Impact Report 2025

THE BARSTOW SCHOOL • 2024–2025

IMPACT REPORT TH E FUTU R E I S B R I G HT

CONTENTS 4

Our Year in Review

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Meet Art Hall

10 New Leadership 11

2024–2025 Donor Report

16 These Walls Can Talk 19 Gifts That Give Back 24 Green & White Gala 28 Visiting Authors Inspire 33 Alumni Community 46 Powered by The Barstow School 50 Legacy & Leadership

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WELCOME IT IS A PROFOUND HONOR to take the helm at The Barstow School, and I am grateful to everyone who has welcomed me to campus and to Kansas City. Barstow has a storied past, a vibrant present and a brilliant future—thanks in no small part to the people who make up our school community.

Since my arrival in July, I’ve enjoyed getting to know our talented students, committed parents, loyal alumni, and dedicated trustees, faculty and staff. I’ve learned that together, we create one thriving community that champions scholarship, sportsmanship, character and connection. Your generosity and love for the school allows us to continue to provide the best independent education in the region. The future is indeed bright!

In the spirit of visionary school leaders before me, from Mary Barstow and Ada Brann to Shane Foster, I am determined not to merely sustain Barstow’s legacy, but to steward it successfully forward. I look forward to experiencing each tradition we uphold as a signal of our values: integrity, curiosity, empathy, inclusion and resilience. These will remain the compass points by which we teach our students to navigate a changing world.

As we honor our past, we must also look ahead to determine who we are becoming. Together, let’s continue to make Barstow a leader in global education that prepares students not merely for college, but for life. Let’s make it a place where everyone feels that sense of belonging that makes Barstow unique and exceptional. We have reached a new beginning together, and it is filled with optimism and opportunity.

I thank each of you personally for supporting The Barstow Fund—last year and during the year ahead—as we remain driven by purpose and devoted to the mission of The Barstow School: mind, body and character.

Sincerely,

Arthur Hall President & Head of School

“Together, we create one thriving community that champions scholarship, sportsmanship, character and connection. The future is indeed bright!”

— Art Hall, President & Head of School

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OUR YEAR IN REVIEW EXPANDING OUR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE JULY 2024

OCTOBER 2024

President of The Barstow Schools Shane Foster announces his retirement in June 2025.

Barstow named Best Private K–12 School, Best Private High School and Best College Prep School in Kansas City by Niche.com.

Knights Drive, a second entry from State Line Road to the middle school, officially opens.

SEPTEMBER 2024 Foster Athletic Center hosts a grand opening on Sept. 27.

Three seniors are named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists: Afraah Hawa, Loch Beagle and Athena Platt.

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Barstow opens for 2024–2025 with 757 students, including 12 children in the new preschool prep classroom.

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AUGUST 2024 A TI N U M

Barstow named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll, Platinum Level.

FEBRUARY 2025 The Barstow School becomes a Center Circle Partner with Sporting Kansas City.

APRIL 2025 FIRST Robotics Team 1939 wins the Imagery Award at the Oklahoma Regional.

NOVEMBER 2024

The Weathercock receives the Gallery of Excellence Award from Walsworth Yearbooks.

Girls tennis wins the Class 2 State Championship. (More Knights athletic highlights on pages 44–45.)

MAY 2025

DECEMBER 2024

Voters select Barstow, IDEA Space and Summer at Barstow as “Kansas City Favorites.”

Arthur Hall is announced as Barstow’s 18th President and Head of School.

JUNE 2025

JANUARY 2025

President Shane Foster retires after 17 years leading The Barstow School.

Barstow earns the first Responsible AI in Learning endorsement from Middle States Association.

Robotics • Tennis Champs • Foster Athletic Center • IDEA Space • Preschool Prep • Weathercock • Best Independent School

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Upper School Play • Joyful Learning • Beautiful Barstow • Jeff Penner ’88 • Pep Assembly • Engineering Bridges • Prekindergarten Discovery

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Kindergarten-Senior Buddies • Lantern Festival • Middle School Science Bowl • Trashcano • Go Knights! • Senior Seminar • Curling

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MEET ART HALL NEW PRESIDENT GUIDES BARSTOW TOWARD FUTURE

ON A SWELTERING MID-JULY EVENING, a crowd of new and returning Barstow families, faculty, staff—and thousands of soccer fans—swirled around the plaza at Children’s Mercy Park. It was Barstow Night at the Sporting Kansas City game (see page 48), and Art Hall was at the center of the action, greeting fans, shaking hands and sharing his excitement about Barstow’s future.

“Seeing so many students, parents and friends come together in the middle of summer break showed me just how strong and spirited the Barstow community truly is,” Hall said. “It’s a great foundation for building our school’s future.”

For the first time in 17 years, The Barstow School has a new leader. Art Hall began his tenure as President and Head of School on July 1, 2025. With 25 years of experience in independent schools, Hall brings a dynamic mix of leadership, deep commitment to student development, and an engaging style of stewardship to Barstow. From his early days as a computer specialist at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles to teaching and coaching at Greenhill School in Dallas, Hall’s career has spanned the classroom, athletic court and administrative office. He held key roles at Friends’ Central in Philadelphia and Tower Hill School in Delaware, and Lakehill Preparatory School in Dallas before coming to Kansas City.

Hall’s leadership approach balances academic excellence with a well-rounded school culture, one that embraces a robust

student life experience and a sense of belonging. His vision is rooted in tradition with an eye on growth—expanding leadership opportunities for students and faculty, advancing the proud tradition of Knights athletics and strengthening programs at the Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space.

“Everything we do at Barstow starts with our students.

I want every student to know this is a place where their voice matters, and where they have every opportunity to discover where their education and their talents can lead them,” he said.”

His accomplishments are impressive: securing significant grants, launching global education initiatives and redesigning curriculum. Hall, who holds degrees in political science and history from UCLA and a master’s in education from Southern Methodist University, was also a 2009 National Association of Independent Schools Aspiring Heads Fellow.

“The mission and vision of The Barstow School align perfectly with my own,” Hall said. “Barstow doesn’t just talk about being future-ready—it lives it. I’m honored to be part of a school with such a powerful legacy and even greater potential.”

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NEW FACES OF LEADERSHIP BARSTOW ALSO WELCOMED FOUR NEW LEADERS IN 2024–2025

Jenny Marien, Ed.D., Ed. M. Director of Upper School

Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley, MBA Vice President Advancement

Dr. Marien began her role at Barstow on July 1, 2024. She holds advanced degrees from Harvard, Indiana and Yale, and is an expert in curriculum design. Her work reflects a commitment to academic excellence and community building.

Siobhan’s strategic and fundraising experience includes roles at Gilda’s Club, Walz Tetrick Advertising and Valentine Radford, and civic roles at the Kansas City Ballet, Pembroke Hill School and the Arts Council of Greater Kansas City.

Debra Raffety, MSSL Director of Middle School

Joe Fox ’04 Vice President Admissions

Debra Rafferty became director of middle school in January 2025, after serving as the interim director and lower school assistant director. Her warmth, compassion and leadership earned her overwhelming support from our community.

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Joe Fox, whose roles at Barstow have progressed from student to alumnus and faculty member to Director of Upper School, became Vice President of Admission on July 1, 2024. His diverse experience gives him a unique perspective that he shares with future Barstow families during the admission process.

THE BARSTOW SCHOOL

DONOR REPORT 2024–2025

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2025–2026 THANK YOU for your incredible generosity in 2024–2025 as we celebrated 140 years of traditions and excellence at The Barstow School. As we enter this next chapter in Barstow’s history, there is still much to celebrate. Your support of our innovative curriculum, signature programs and global education opportunities help our well-rounded students thrive at Barstow and beyond.

I hope to see you at the Green and White Gala to support The Barstow Fund on October 18, and I look forward to joining you at a soccer match at the Foster Athletic Center, a robotics competition or at one of our incredible musicals. These academic, athletic and arts programs showcase our students’ talents in every division.

Thank you for your continued support of The Barstow School. Your generous contributions enable us to fulfill our mission, continue our traditions and propel our students to excellence.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Rob Rothhaas

Greg Graves

Jennifer Gille Bacon

Peter Vrooman ’88

CHAIR

VICE CHAIR

SECRETARY

TREASURER

Jason Backstrom ’03

Mira Mdivani

Tiffany Simpson

Srikala Subramanian

MEMBER-AT-LARGE, ADVANCEMENT

MEMBER-AT-LARGE, INTERNATIONAL

MEMBER-AT-LARGE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

MEMBER-AT-LARGE, TRUSTEE GOVERNANCE

MEMBERS

Nicole Baker

Andrea Becker ’08

David Bell

James Byrd

Neha Doshi

Erin Garrison

Soni Patel

Jennifer Thiessen Waldeck ’90

Tim Cowden

With gratitude, Jason Backstrom ’03 Board of Trustees Advancement Chair

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Art Hall

EX-O FFI CI O MEMBER

KEY TO DONOR REPORT SYMBOLS The Barstow Fund Donor The Barstow Fund plays a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our school’s operations and ensuring the ongoing excellence of our academic, arts and athletic programs.

Endowment Fund Donor The Endowment Fund serves as a long-term savings account for the school. Contributions to the endowment are invested indefinitely, and a portion of the principal is allocated each year to support the school’s programs and needs.

2024–2025

DONOR REPORT WITH GRATITUDE. Supporters listed here raised $1.58 million in 2024–2025.

Designated Gifts Donor These generous individuals contribute to scholarships and projects that enhance our campus, supporting various needs for the benefit of students, faculty and staff.

In-Kind Donor In-kind donors generously provide goods and services instead of monetary contributions, such as donating equipment and supplies to support Barstow’s initiatives.

IDEA Space Donor We honor donors who support the Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC. We appreciate those who believe in the power of an IDEA and support innovation, discovery, entrepreneurship and arts.

Armillary Society Member Armillary Society members have donated consecutively for five or more years and exemplify our culture of philanthropy.

CONSTITUENTS The Barstow Community has many supporters from different groups, all sharing a common goal to uphold the school’s mission.

Alumni

Parent of Alumni

Parent

Faculty and Staff

Grandparent

2024–2025 Trustee

Every effort is made to ensure the donor list is accurate and complete. This report includes received and in-kind contributions from July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025. If there is an error or omission, please accept our apologies and contact Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley, Vice President Advancement, so that future publications will be accurate.

MIND, BODY CHARACTER SOCIETY Cassidy Rudman Towriss ’12 and Dan Towriss

1884 FOUNDERS SOCIETY Anonymous Donor Backstrom Family Foundation DeBruce Foundation Deanna and Greg Graves Kompass Kapital Foundation Tiffany and Allan Simpson

MARY LOUISE BARSTOW SOCIETY Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Jennifer Gille Bacon and Charles Bacon Kathryn and James Byrd Allison and Derek Dummermuth *denotes deceased ‡denotes honorary alumni

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Graves Family Foundation Gretchen Gregory and Stephen Brodd Mandy Haslag and Stephen Wiles Mark Harvey ’04 and Lauren Rose Harvey Megan and Robert Holmes McCandless Family Foundation Norquist-Robinson Foundation Anne N. Patterson ’61 Ginger and Robert Rothhaas Sexton Family Foundation Lindsay and Jason Taylor Shelley King Theis ’71 The United Way of Greater Kansas City Molly and Eric Westphal

 “Attending The Barstow School has been an amazing journey. The small class sizes, supportive teachers, and diverse opportunities helped me grow academically and personally. Barstow has provided a strong foundation for me to start a new beginning.” ­— Senior, 2025 SOURCE: NICHE.COM

ADA K. BRANN SOCIETY Jason Backstrom ’03 and Genevra Alberti Amy and Jonathan Bauman Mallory and Jimmy Becker Debby and David Bell Cheri and Robert Brooks Joel Brous ’88 and Carrie Brous Carla and Danny O’Neill Foundation Kevin Dunn and Robert Legler Polly and Shane Foster Fry Orthodontic Specialists Joyce Generali and Jay Backstrom *denotes deceased ‡denotes honorary alumni

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Andrew Homoly Brette and Gregory Humphreys IconStructures Lois Dubach Lacy ’55 Rick Lashbrook ’90 and Alessandra Lashbrook JoZach Miller ’80 and Peter Bali Angela and Chad Nadler Soni and Amar Patel Jessica and Demetrius Peterson Jason Press ’90 and Caleb Hartzler Michelle and Timothy Prier Dipinpreet Rai and Amandeep Kalra Schreiber Charitable Trust Burton Sexton ’96 and Anne Sexton Carrie and Erik Samartino Shera Sims and Triet Vu Eric Swearingen Peter Vrooman ’88 and Kenyon Vrooman Westphal Family Charitable Foundation

BARSTOW SOCIETY Advantage Powersports AesthetiCare MedSpa Sandra and Duane Benton Megan Benton and Paul Flucke Sue and Clint Clevenger Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. CPKC Monique and Tim Cowden Marida and Robert Cutler Rachael and Joseph Domino Maria C. Spressao Doretto ’72 and Do Doretto Joshua R. Earnest ’93 Dody and Brian Everist Joe Fox ’04 and Hannah Fox Kristin and Ford Galvin Erin and Andy Garrison

Jean Snyder Garschagen ’61 Alyssa and Gregory Graves Daniel Gray Beth and Chris Hafner Laura Hockaday Hall ’83 and David Hall Amy and Dani Hasty Henrietta Gates ’68 and Heaton Robertson Fund Paget Gates Higgins ’59 and Thomas Higgins J.E. Dunn Construction Company Pam and Porky Joerling Jan Johnson Laura and Christian Kaufman Kauffman Foundation Matching Gifts Program Amy and Christopher Krantz Deborah and Ronald Krantz Stephanie and Michael Kulp Teresa Lo and Rex Parker Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions Erica and Greg Lubbers Rajya and Pat Malay Annabel Mancillas and David Gajewski Sarah Walsh McClanahan ’54 and Robert McClanahan McConnell Associates Carol Mosman McNeer ’63 and J. Frederick McNeer Abigail and Joshua Millan Erica and Julio Morelli Yuko and Hitoshi Mori Sara and Michael O’Keefe Krista Overstreet and Daniel Arment Terri and Viraj Patel Meghan Patni and Jaya Arora Pro-Mechanical, LLC Randy Radosevich Stacy Roth Shane Rudman ’10 and Minka Rudman Schwab Charitable Nasra Siad and Abebaw Assefa

Spencer Fane LLP Laura Riss Stanford ’74 and Lee Stanford Srikala Subramanian and Tyler Thomas Summit Lawn and Landscape, Inc. Nancy Embry Thiessen ’66‡ and Michael Thiessen Jeff Thompson Erin Thornburgh and Paul Fast US Bank Foundation Jennifer Thiessen Waldeck ’90 and John Waldeck Thomas Whittaker ’83 and Loren Whittaker

KNIGHTS SOCIETY Diana Johnson Abitz ’75 and Daniel Abitz Steve Anthony Art of Sports Jennifer Bailey and David Cramer Candice and Ian Baldwin Jack Balkin ’74 and Margret Wolfe Cassandra Morrow Banka ’05 and Chad Banka Liz Bartow‡ Andrea Franz Becker ’08 and Will Becker Ana Berger and Jeremy McEver Susan Bernstein ’88 and Chucker Luetje Yueying Bian and ZhiQiang Chen Carey and Austin Bickford Walter Brayman‡ Diane Virden Brent ’64 and J. Ford Brent II Erin and Aaron Bumann Hilary and Anthony Ceman Jessica and Jason Chanos Amanda and Anil Chauhan Mary Jo Cianciaruso Jan Clarkson ’80 Earl Coleman Kristine and Kipp Cooper

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THESE WALLS CAN TALK Vibrant murals added throughout the school this year bring Barstow values to life with meaningful messages and imagery.

Each mural reflects a spirit of belonging, community and commitment to the School’s mission of developing mind, body and character. Students from every division contributed ideas and voted on design elements to guide local muralist Katie Lee. The murals were funded by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, in collaboration with the Inclusion, Diversity + Equity program.

Co-director Jessica Chanos calls them “a warm hug,” that transforms learning spaces into contemporary reflections of our community.

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Donor Report continued from page 15 Betty Ann Cortelyou ’61 Country Club Bank Betty Curry Kelly Calvert DiVilbiss ’80 Sheila and William Donovan Karen Dummermuth Ellie Grace Photography FACE Leawood Katy and Mark Ferry Barbara Funk Tara and Brian Georgie

 “The teachers at Barstow truly care about their students, and go out of their way to assist them in their passions. The student community is vibrant, and a home away from home for many.” ­— Senior, 2025 SOURCE: NICHE.COM

Lindsey and Robert Graham The Great Frame Up Aileen Har and David Coddon Lorraine and Jordan Hartong Katrina Waldrop Henke ’80 and Thomas Henke Ellen Jurden Hockaday ’56 and Irv Hockaday , Jr. Emily Horak Trudy and John Jacobson Jasper’s Alyssa and Philip Jennings Ram Kalra Karats Jewelers *denotes deceased ‡denotes honorary alumni

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Soudary and David King Korey Klingenberg Hyejung Kook and Henry He Priya Krishna ’91 Leawood Total Wellness Loose Mansion Sue Welsh Macintosh ’61 and Robert Macintosh Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Brenda McCandless Georgette Carkener McConnell ’61 Sharon McKibben Jennifer and Dan McNickle The Robert E. Miller Group Mpress Lori and Scott Myron Deanna and Todd Nelson Mary Phelps Phoenix Veterinary Surgical Associates Pink Charming Kassie and Sam Posladek Christy Pottle Precision Printing Anna Braukmann Raccuglia ’99 and Paul Raccuglia ’99 Debra and Darin Raffety REFINE Soccer Training Delta and Derrick Reicheneker Jill Ingram Reynolds ’74 Danielle and Zach Rider Jennifer and Steven Roth Emily Eschbacher Rucker ’96 Anne Potter Russ ’78 and Norbert Russ SAGE Dining Services, Inc Deann and Carlos Salazar Carol and Richard Savage Lisa Jones Schellhorn ’68 and Charles Schellhorn Se Faire Belle South SERV

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GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK With generous support from our community—current and past families, trustees, alumni, faculty and staff and friends—The Barstow School is able to maintain and enhance our student experiences, facilities and our beautiful campus.

ROOTS OF REMEMBRANCE

GATHERING SPACES

OUR COMMUNITY

The Susan McNickle Pavillion plaque on the lower school playground and a bench at the main entrance were given in memory of “Mr. Dan” McNickle’s late mother, by the Westphal, Gregory, Brodd and Holmes families.

Generations Courtyard The Barstow School celebrated the naming and dedication of The Generations Courtyard on Nov. 8, 2024. The upper school courtyard honors Barstow families that span generations, with special recognition of the Winningham, Withers, Potter and Russ families.

Betsi Brooks Krumm Award World Language Department Chair Amanda Marvin is the 2025 recipient of the Betsi Brooks Krumm Award. Each year, an outstanding faculty member receives the honor and a substantial monetary award in memory of Betsi Brooks Krumm ’90, an alumna who dedicated her career to teaching prior to her passing in 2003.

Front Lawn Landscaping made possible by a gift from the Sexton Family: Burton ’96 and Anne, Spencer, Class of 2037, and Liam, Class of 2039.

Benches, Trees & Plaques are the foundation of the Roots of Remembrance campaign. During 2024–2025, four new trees with commemorative plaques were added to campus, along with four additional bench plaques.

Middle School Entrance Complementing the addition of Knights Drive, Barstow’s south entrance now has a portico, bench seating, a larger patio and landscaping.

Baseball Stadium Bleachers Barstow received $75,000 from the Graves Family Foundation and an additional anonymous gift of $75,000 for new bleachers to be installed at the Graves Family Baseball Stadium.

Grandparent Wall Grandparents are a valued and generous part of The Barstow School community, donating $22,000 following our spring appeal. Donors and their grandchildren are recognized on our Grandparent Wall.

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Lasting Friendships • Little Dribblers • Homecoming Royalty • Children’s Stories in Song • Hallway Moments • Kindergarten • Cheer

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A Holiday Tradition • Kindest Kansas Citian Essay Winner • First Day of School • Class of 2025 • Middle School Honors and Awards

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Donor Report continued from page 18 Aisha Sharif and David Muhammad Gina and Christopher Shepherd Tiange Shi Eric Sigler ’83 and Kristie Sigler Michael Sigler ’72 Jerry Singer Michael Sosebee Elisabeth Spencer ’79 Rian Ray Spoon ’12 and Patrick Spoon Rachel and Dusan Stanojevic Stepp & Rothwell, Inc Brooke and Matthew Thompson Lauren and David Thompson Rachael and Matt Thurman Lisa Tillema Lisa and Bryan Tulp Sarah and Kyle Tulp Under the Stars KC Ward Periodontics, LLC BJ Watson Maurice Watson ’76 DJ and Les Weisbrod Mary White Stacey and Jarrod Williams Woodhouse Spa Ashlee and Aaron Yager Katie and Ryan Zeldin The Zeros Xiaoyun Zhang and Lakshmi Mettapalli

GREEN AND WHITE SOCIETY Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Michelle and Luke Abbott Nadhirah Abdulwahab and Abdulraheem Qasem *denotes deceased ‡denotes honorary alumni

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Tammy and J. Ken Adams Dwight Adell Farhana Ahmed Akshay Anand Elizabeth Anderson Miriam Anderson and Ted Abele Back Yard Box Office Janice Germann Baker ’65 and James Baker Nicole and Aaron Baker Joan and Jack Barrett Ellen and Lee Baty Jaylee and Jacob Beckley Linda Morgan Bell ’62 and Richard Bell Lynne Gorman Berentson ’62 and John Berentson Jesse Bihlmeyer Nirav Bisarya ’93 and Chetana Bisarya Brennen and Sam Bittel Angie Black Susie Tretiak Blackman and Paul Blackman Pauline Blair Cory Bland II Marcy and Robert Book Katherine Bradshaw Sarah and Nathan Brecheisen Patricia and Bryan Breckenridge Camden County PWSD #4 Molly and Jason Camis Brooke and John Cardarella Kristina and Brett Carlgren Karen Welsh Carmody ’59 Tracy J. Kelley Carroll ’81 Renee Cegelis Lesleigh and Tolga Cetinguc Bridget Higgins Chang Rhonda Chapman and John Chapman Chicken n Pickle Abbey and Christopher Chingren

Courtney and Lance Claiborne Sally and Charles Cobb Kevin A. Coey ’74 Karen Collins Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Gabriel Cook Natalie and Sam Cook Kiauna and Christopher Cooper Molson Coors Clay Copilevitz ’87 Julie Corley Lori A. Cull-Deshmukh Megan and Steven Culver Heather and Danny Dale Ellen and Scott‡ Daniel Maureen and Timothy Deves Doe Neha and Samir Doshi Jennifer and Scott Dreiling Deborah Arthur Dribben ’52 Elizabeth Dummermuth Christian Dupont Charlene Elliott Mary Elliott ’82 Wendee Elliott-Clement and Joseph Clement Christi and Peter Ellis Elston Valley Candle Company Jonah Elyachar ’15 Eric and Lana Hansen Family Fund Bill and Sharon Erwin Pat Eschbacher Elizabeth Moss Evans ’65 and Gordon Evans Janet Close Ewert ’58 and Bernard Ewert Annie Fairchild Lisa Senter Fairchild ’77 and Charles Fairchild Toney Findley Fit Food Feel Good

Fowling Warehouse Gregory Fox ’08 and Maggie Fox Laura and Steven Fox David Franz ’05 and Haley Franz Wendy Franz Chloe Foster Friesema ’11 and Nicole Friesema Faith and Joe Bob Fuller Annie and Kent Gajewski Sabrina Galante and Maximiliano Caballero Vieyra Amy and Pat Galvin Claudia Kelley Gant ’70 Debbie Thompson Gates ’74 and Marvin Gates II ’73 Susie and Ryan George Brittany and Keith Gersh

 “Great preparation for college and beyond. Diverse student body and talented teachers who truly care about your learning and encouraging interests.” ­— Sophomore, 2024 SOURCE: NICHE.COM

Cynthia Gibson ’66 Mark A. Giffin ’81 Jennifer Gillis JoAnn Schooling Gillula ’65 Adina and Sean Goodman Dana and Christopher Goodwin Toby Goostree ’99 and Amy Goostree Ami Parekh Gordon ’96 and Lance Gordon Meg Truog Grandcolas ’88 and Gary Grandcolas Mitchell Gratwick II‡ * Sharla and Douglas Gray Cheryl Wilhite Greene ’73

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Celebrating 140 years

of The Barstow School in Kansas City The Barstow School community celebrated its past, present and future at the Green & White Gala on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

The evening featured cocktails, dinner and dancing to ‘80s tribute band The Zeros.

Before the music started, hundreds of guests posed in the 360 Photo Booth, played the Wine and Dine punch board, bid in live and silent auctions, and purchased light-up bracelets for chances to win one exclusive auction item. The winner chose the Mid-Century Modern Palm Springs Vacation, donated by Jason Press ’90 and Caleb Hartzler. The gala raised $338,500 dollars for The Barstow Fund.

Aaron and Erin Bumann won the Auction Advantage, with the purchase of a $100 bracelet.

Joshua and Abigail Millan, and Courtney and Lance Claiborne

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Partying with The Zeros

The Green & White Gala raised over $338,000.

The Barstow Singers serenaded guests under the direction of Dr. Josh Markley.

Rex Parker and Teresa Lo enjoy the 360 photo booth.

Abe Assefa and Austin Bickford

Trustee Jason Backstrom ’03

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Donor Report continued from page 23 Sandra and James Gregory Suzzette and Stephen Griffith Danna Weddle/Groden Family and Adam Groden Angela‡ and Scott Guldin Susan Hodges Gurley ’66 Richard M. Gyllenborg ’76 and Paula Gyllenborg Scott Gyllenborg ’74 and Christina Gyllenborg Suzanne Croft Hagen ’79 Cindy Hamacher Benjamin Hard ’84 Kolby Harlin Ronald Harmon Ashley Harper ’88 Phyllis Rahm Hart ’55 Sarah Smull Hatfield ’77 Collin Hawley ’16 Cathy Heath James Heckmann ’72 and Karen Heckmann James Helman ’78 Mark Henke Marsha‡ and Reber Herdliska Mary and Scott‡ Hill Megan Hill Nicole Hill Sarah Hill Mallory‡ and Perry Hilvitz Ann Robertson Holliday ’86 and Chris Holliday Sarah and Sean Holmes Marnyka Honeycutt and Mark Sharp Mahsa Hosseini and Reza Hejazi Emily Huffman ’81 Wendy Hulsing and Sanjaya Gupta Ellyn Hunter Katie and Scott‡ Huppe Nancy and Joe Huppe *denotes deceased ‡denotes honorary alumni

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Anne Hyvrard‡ Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Philip Jiang Reggie Johnson Elias Jones Leigh Jones-Bamman ’70 Tristan Jordan Shalee Joswick and Tristian Davis Gina Kaefring Barbara Kahn ’68 Sheetal and Kiran Kakarala Stephanie and Bill Kalahurka Shahrzad Jalili-Kamali and Arash Kamali Lauren Fox Kanan ’15 and William Kanan ’13 Kristi and Henry Kanarek KC Crew KC Mavericks Lara and Werner Keidel Lea Marker Keller ’67 and Tom Keller Janet Kelley ’67 Aaron Ketchell Jane Ketchell Lyndon Ketterman ’74 Christina and Todd Kieffer Jean Titus Kiene ’60 Hollie Kloser Gretchen Eschbacher Koch ’93 Ronna and George Koepp Kona Ice of West Jackson County Arlan Koppel James Korneman ’93 Janet and Clinton Kraft Julie Kramschuster Carol Davis Krueger ’79 Swapnam and Lala Kumar Vidya Ravi Kumar and Sachin Srinivasan Kut the Knit

Lilli and Anthony Lackey Rae Ann and David Lackey Land of Paws Catherine Lang ’15 Cindy McCollum Larson ’89 and Mark Larson Lashed by Suzee Blythe Brigham Launder ’68 Learning Tree Leawood Police Department Chandi and Paul Levin Cathy and Robert Lipscomb Lucas Lopatofsky ’19 Teresa Lorenz-Do and Lam Do Quinton Lucas ’02 and Katherine Carttar Gay Lee Ludwig-Bonney and Robert Bonney Chad Luetje ’22 Lyric Opera of Kansas City Mad Science Birthday Party Made in KC Andrea Mallory and David Brick Elizabeth Malone Jennifer Marien Kevin Martin ’74 and Carolyn Martin Timothy Martin ’81 and Janice Martin Amanda Marvin and Martin Benega Wendy and John Marvin Christina Payne McAllister ’87 Katie McCann and Tom Niermann Amy McCarthy-Phillips ’69 Ann McCray ’78 Ryan McFarland Susan and Terry McGeeney Renee McGhee-Lenart Kimberly and Sean McKenna Shealey and Jarome McKenzie Mira Mdivani Catherine Metcalf

Jo Mettenburg and James L. Zenk Deborah and Mark Miles Maegan and Cameron Miller Kristi Mitchell and Mark Swezey Asha Molina Elizabeth Morrison ’86 and Trevor Morrison Breanna and Hasain Muhammad Gena Munsch David Murphy Lindsy Myers ’92 and Mitchell Douglass ’92 Ralph Nader ’99 Sue Nagy‡ Ruby and Richard Nelson

 “From the moment I stepped onto campus, I felt welcomed and supported by both the faculty and my fellow students. What truly sets Barstow apart is its strong sense of community. I formed lasting friendships with peers who shared my interests and values.” ­— Senior, 2024 SOURCE: NICHE.COM

Jimmy Nguyen Carly and Tim Ning Iryna and David Northrip Julia Norton-Keidel Merrill Pierson Nunnally ’78 and Bob Nunnally Susan Olander ’74 Ben Ozenberger Mary Lou Pagano‡ Rebecca Papadopoulos Shobha Patel

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VISITING WRITERS ENGAGE & INSPIRE From their first preschool phonics lesson to the final draft of their college admission essay, developing avid readers and exceptional writers is a cornerstone of a Barstow education. During the 2024–2025 school year, popular authors and illustrators inspired students to develop their unique literary voices.

Award-winning writer Jacqueline Woodson’s October visit was a major event, highlighted by a reading from “The Other Side” for lower school and an engaging panel discussion for middle and upper school. Woodson’s candid conversation about her writing process and themes of identity and race resonated with the audience and reinforced the power of diverse narratives in literature.

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Acclaimed author Gita Varadarajan (“My Bindi,”) captivated students with a writing workshop focused on creative storytelling techniques. She encouraged fourth graders to experiment with setting, dialogue and character. A middle and upper school panel discussion provided an intimate glimpse into her life as an immigrant, author and teacher. Both visits were funded by a Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation grant.

Even Barstow’s early readers met the creators of some of their favorite books.

During the spring book fair, authors and illustrators Charlie Miley (“Something for You”), John Patrick Green (“Investigators”), Mike Boldt (“Just Try One Bite”) and Alastair Heim (“The Great Puppy Invasion”) shared stories with students and parents.

Their visits, along with one by John Gallagher (“Max Meow: Cat Crusader” series) were arranged through independent retailer Rainy Day Books.

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BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE 3

1 One of the last living Freedom Riders visited Barstow on Oct. 28. Joan Browning participated in political protests against segregation on buses in the American South in 1961.

2 In February, the entire upper school attended Nathan Louis Jackson’s “Broke-ology” at the Kansas City Rep. The playwright’s widow, Megan Moscorro-Jackson, visited Barstow to deepen students’ understanding of its complex themes of family, sacrifice and resilience. This experience was funded by a Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation grant.

3 NASA aerospace engineer Alicia Cianciolo visited fifth grade in April, to talk about her career developing equipment that can travel, land and function on the moon and Mars.

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Donor Report continued from page 27 Linda Katz Patterson ’62 and Curt Patterson Cheryl and Glen Payne Patricia Payne Ann Peacher Joan Perkins Gale Gilbert Perll ’64 and Michael Perll Drew Petty Samantha Rock Pettyrock ’15 and Jack Petty Pettyrock ’15 Pink Dinosaur Boutique Pinstripes Franziska Pircher

 “Choosing Barstow was hands down the best educational decision my husband and I made for our kids. Beautiful school, sprawling campus with lots of updates in the works, and a fantastic supportive family community. We love it!” ­— Parent, 2024 SOURCE: GREATSCHOOLS.ORG

The Plaid Elephant Mallory and Andrew Plungkhen Robert Pohl ’89 and Kristen Pohl Thomas P. Pohl ’93 and Lori Pohl Andrea Poisner-Corchine Sally Pollock Beni Porat Robert Putney ’19 Alex and Alexa Raich Kay Tasker Rearick ’59 Jan and Mark Redelberger Rendezvous Climbing Gym *denotes deceased ‡denotes honorary alumni

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David and Janet Reynolds Anne Butler Rice ’86 and Eric Rice Christy Roitz Janice Rosenthal Dian and Don Roth Alex J. Rubin ’93 Diana Russ ’12 Brandi and Jordan Scafe Scheels Stacy B. Chick Schleicher ’90 and Brian Schleicher Cynthia Schuch Leslie and Scott Schulte Sydney Schwartz Marilyn and Jamie Senter Abha and Aakash Shah Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids Kim and Greg Shelton Sonya and Christopher Shore Mary Jane and Bruce Short Rachel Shustek Stefanie Shustek Debra Siler Martha and RZ Sims Susan Helzberg Sloman ’74 and Neil Sloman Elizabeth and Bryan Smith Kendra Spahr and Todd Race Amanda Stallings Sharon and Gregory Steele Melanie and Don‡ Stelting Norma Stevens‡ Jean and Alan Stribling Gena and Stafford Swearingen Tango Matiz Tasso’s Rose and Eugene Tate

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Diana Johnson Abitz ’75 and Daniel Abitz Susan Belger Angulo ’76 and Thomas Angulo Rilye Semple Ashby ’48* and George B. Ashby* Janice Germann Baker ’65 and James Baker Linde Lee Johnson Barber ’74* and David Barber Helen Ward Beals ’09* Lee Ann Duckett Bell ’86* Betty Brookfield Berol* Jane B. Bolton* Beverly Pierson Bradley ’44* Patricia and Andrew Brown Carolgene Burd ’64* Charles A. Carter, Jr.* Betty Ann Cortelyou ’61 Melanie McVay DiLeo ’66 and Charles DiLeo Robert Dockhorn Ann Duckett Leslie Teel Dunn ’70 and Tom Dunn

Veronica and George Egon A. D. Eldridge* Dody and Brian Everist Annette and Eugene E. Fibuch* Louis* and Fred Fisher* Marguerite Peet Foster ’43* Elaine Patterson French ’40* Barbara and Gene Funk* Anne Thompson Gartner ’44* Joyce Generali and Jay Backstrom Martha Stout Gledhill ’19* Amanda and Thomas Goldsborough Scott C. Gyllenborg ’74 and Christina Gyllenborg Elise Schmahlfeldt Hall ’52 Joy Hanshaw Judy Hart* Paget Gates Higgins ’59 and Thomas Higgins Ellen Jurden Hockaday ’56 and Irv Hockaday, Jr. Betty Branson Holliday ’57* Jean Honan ’57 Myrna Pratt Horne*

Carol and Dennis Hudson* Josephine Hellings Huguenin ’31* Quintanella B. Johnson George Cook Jordan* Leslie Kase ’77 Janet Kelley ’67 Betty and William Kessinger* Nancie and Paul S. Kivett Lois Dubach Lacy ’55 Martha Lally-Platt’75 and Stephen Platt Kelly Brent Lambert ’50* and Sanders R. Lambert, Jr.* Cindy McCollum Larson ’89 and Mark Larson Nancy Staley Laubach ’44* Gordon K. Lenci Robert Mackenzie Grace Madison* Wendy and John Marvin Susan McGee ’76 Charlotte and John Morrow Wendy Ketterman Neihart ’79 and David Neihart ’79 Sheryl and James L. Osborn Rosalyn Osborn Betty Ann Patti* Marguerite Munger Peet ’21* Lisa Pelofsky ’82 and Bronwyn Werner Charles Pine* Emily Lou Withers Potter ’46* and George W. Potter, Jr.*

Douglas Price ’76 Astrid Reed* Deborah R. Reichman ’70 Michele and Grant Ritchey Mary Judith Robinson ’57 Jean Wight Rosahn ’35* Anne Potter Russ ’78 and Norbert Russ Charles H. Sachs Jane and Gerald Schaumburg Caroline M. Scofield* Stan Shaffer ’73 and Kathy Shaffer Mary Jane and Bruce Short Maye Wymore Sibley ’31* Michael Sigler ’72 Miriam Babbitt Simpson* Thomas Staley* Charlotte Redheffer Stewart ’40* Josephine Reid Stubbs ’25* Kate and Whitney Sunderland, Jr. Mary* and Whitney Sunderland* Joan Thompson Barbara Welch Thompson ’44* Darlene and Gerald F. Tuohy* Janet E. Turner ’32* Maurice A. Watson ’76 Georgia Berkshire Welch ’19* Raymond B. White* Scott M. Wolff ’76 and Karen Wolff Beth and William Zollars

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To learn how to join of the Heritage Society, please contact Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley, Vice President Advancement, at siobhan.lesley@barstowschool.org or 816-277-0433.

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Donor Report continued from page 28 Shruti and Ajay Tejwani Thomas Thurman Stephanie Stubbs Tinsley ’62 and Jerry Tinsley Christine Torres Elinor Kroh Tourtellot ’61 and Michael Tourtellot Heather Towle and Ralph Millard T-Shotz Union Station Susie Uppman Margaret Sutton Valentine ’61 and Eric Valentine Julie Valluet Kimberly‡ and David Vasquez Jordan Vaughn Kirstin and Christopher Veit Penelope Smith Vrooman ’54‡ Joe and Suzie Wachtel Virginia Raymond Wagner ’56 and Richard Wagner Terri and Paul Warning Dwight Watson Sierra and Tyler Watt Connie Wheeler Shana Whitehead Luke Whitfill ’22 Maureen Whittaker Casey and Maxwell Williams Onalisa Winblad and Curt McGeeney Mary and Thomas Woltkamp LeAnn Wood Judson Woods ’13 and Asie Makarova Kyle Wynne Alison and Robert Wynne Janet and Mark Yagan Shirley and John Young Stephanie Youngblood Jean and Robert Zeldin *denotes deceased ‡denotes honorary alumni

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AS WE REFLECT on another remarkable year at The Barstow School, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible generosity and commitment that define our community. This Impact Report is more than a collection of facts and figures—it is a testament to the collective spirit of giving that fuels our mission and shapes the Barstow experience for every student.

Your support—whether through gifts of time, talent or resources—ensures that our students are challenged, inspired and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Because of you, Barstow continues to lead with innovation in academics, expand opportunities in the arts and athletics, and foster a learning environment in which scholarship and character go hand in hand.

Thank you for making a lasting difference. Together, we are not only advancing Barstow’s legacy, but also building a future where every student is prepared to lead and thrive.

With appreciation,

Siobhan McLaughlin Lesley Vice President Advancement siobhan.lesley@barstowschool.org

WAYS TO GIVE Visit barstowschool.org/support to learn about ways to support the school.

To learn more about The Barstow Fund, contact Community Relations and Barstow Fund Manager Dan McNickle, dan.mcnickle@barstowschool.org

The Barstow School is classifed as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the standards of the Internal Revenue Service.

EN GAG ED AN D I N S PI R ED

ALUMNI COMMUNITY

The Class of 2014 celebrated their 10th reunion in November 2024. Left to right: Trevor Wright, Thomas Dunn, Cameron Simon, Ryan Sparks, Lissa Leibson, Tess Phillips, Alena Frye, Iris Dew, Natalie Dockhorn Naughton, Annie Grabowsky Sparks, Sydney Reed, Emily Thompson Bachar, Isabel Lloyd, Taylor Smith.

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FELLOW ALUMNI This past year we have toured The Getty, discussed August Wilson plays, competed on the Varsity Soccer Field and toured Barstow’s halls together. As always, it has been a joy to connect with so many of you. As you flip through the pages of this alumni section, I hope you see faces you recognize and enjoy reading about your classmates’ updates.

I am excited to share that we launched the Barstow Alumni Network—an online networking platform—this March. We currently have over 230 alumni on the platform. For our young and mid-career alumni, the platform will help connect you with Barstow alumni in your desired fields and companies. For our older alumni, the platform allows you to mentor younger Knights.

David Franz ’05 – President Alexey Ayzin ’19 Jordan Herwig ’19 Caroline Elton Kill ’89 Craig McPherson ’02 Anna Braukmann Raccuglia ’99 Caroline Rock ’16 Max Waldrop ’15

2024 ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS THE NANCY & ANN HATFIELD ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD David Neihart ’79 and Wendy Ketterman Neihart ’79

Standards high,

Lauren Fox Kanan ’15 Director of Alumni Relations

ALUMNI BOARD 2025–2026

Join our networking community at

THE MARTHA BELLE AIKINS SMITH VOLUNTEER AWARD

barstowschool.alumnifire.com

Pam Sutherland Gyllenborg ’72 THE ANNE POTTER RUSS ’78 ALUMNI LEGACY AWARD Anna Braukmann Raccuglia ’99

Lauren is a 2015 graduate of The Barstow School who later attended The University of Notre Dame and The University of Kansas. In addition to her role at Barstow, she is a freelance journalist who has recently been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post and Lawrence Magazine.

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Know an alumni who should be recognized?

Contact Lauren Kanan with nominations. lauren.kanan@barstowschool.org

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Our biggest alumni event keeps getting bigger! Over 100 alumni and friends joined us at last year’s Toast to Togetherness.

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Don’t miss out on this year’s party. Join us!

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 Chicken N Pickle — Overland Park At the event, we will celebrate our 2025 Alumni Awards and new Honorary Alumni:

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• David Cramer • Shane Foster • Bob Kohler • Jessica Nader Goddard ’01 • Shirley Young • Lindsay Zimmerman

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Laura O’Brien ’79, Carol Faucher ’70, Janice O’Brien ’70.

2 Jane Satterlee Neihart ’78, Bob Neihart, Jim Neihart ’06, Diana Johnson Abitz ’75.

3 Taha Fanaswala ’19, Saketh Dendi ’19, Alexey Ayzin ’19, Jacqueline Estes, Andrew Aklagi ’19, Robert Putney ’19, Hannah Warren ’19

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Ragan Spence VanLeeuwen ’98 competes in Speed Jenga.

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Emily Thompson Bachar ’14 and Brandon Bachar ’12.

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Maggie Toppass ’23, Evan Doskey ’23, Ethan Doskey ’18, Ethan Gilworth ’18.

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Leo Schluter ’84 and Christian Mann ’85

2 Marie-Louise Fourie ’13, Kim Jeffries ’76, Anna Braukmann Raccuglia ’99 and Jonathan Rosa ’11 helped sort and package diapers at HappyBottoms in May of 2025.

3 52 alumni competed in our 2024 Alumni Soccer Game, where odd graduation years took on even graduation years.

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OPPOSITE PAGE – Clockwise from top left 1 Frank Hensley ’00 led Barstow alumni on a tour of Universal Music Group in Los Angeles. LR: Frank Hensley ’00, Lauren Fox Kanan ’15, Rishi Malay ’21, Sarah Xu ’16, Scott Hill‡, Jake Roberts ’13, Nicholas Kinports ’00 and Jonathan Badeen ’00.

2 The Class of 1965 celebrated their 60th reunion in May 2025. Back row: JoAnn Schooling Gillula, Camilla Williams Cummings, Nancy Tobin Williams, Jennifer Russell Sawyer, Jane Jackson, Donna Reinecker Pair, Linda Krigel Lieberman, Janice Bellemere Hamill Front row: Mary Kearney Richardson, Shirley Knowles Dake, Betsy Armstrong Moss Evans, Susie Harrison Peterson, Randee Krakauer, Tricia Woodbury Miller.

3 Haley Hannah ’06 visited Barstow while on tour with “Beetlejuice the Musical” and spoke to current students about her career in theatre. Pictured with honorary alumni Kristi Mitchell and Bob Koehler.

4 Chrissy Keith ’07 and Curtis Loftin ’92 attended Barstow’s Veterans Day Assembly in November 2024.

5 Mark Luce‡ led alumni in a discussion of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” in December 2024.

Pictured: Mark Luce, Caroline Kill ’89, Anh Tran, Kevin Woods ’11, Lauren Fox Kanan ’15, Whitney Crooks ’08 and Anne Canfield ’63 ‡ denotes honorary alumni

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Stan Shaffer has completed a history and online archive of The Walnut apartments in Kansas City in advance of the building’s centennial.

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Scott Gyllenborg is the 2025 president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. KCMBA is the oldest and largest bar association in the Kansas City area, with 5,000 members in its nine-county service territory in Missouri and Kansas.

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Emily Huffman is a carpenter for the Department of Homeless Services in New York City.

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Siblings Boyd ’85 and Beth Morrison ’86 co-authored “The White Fortress,” a historical adventure quest set in 1350s Europe. It is the third novel in their Tales of the Lawless Land series.

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Sarah Biles is president of the Greater Kansas City Public Relations Society of America chapter and director of communications at Harvesters — The Community Food Network.

recently came out of rap retirement to team up with Krizz Kaliko to make a song for the Kansas City Royals called “Bleed Blue.” Krizz and Frank appeared on the Royals pregame show with Joel Goldberg on July 7.

Gillian Chapman is the superintendent of Blue Valley School District.

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Patrick Delaney was named a Food Leaders Fellow at the Aspen Institute’s Food and Society Program. Delaney has been the director of federal government affairs for food and agriculture at Walmart since 2022, and previously spent five years as senior staff on the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. He lives in suburban Washington, DC, with his wife, Katie, and kids, Lucy and Abby.

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Frank Hensley was recently promoted to vice president of Partner Labels, Global Marketing at Universal Music Group. He celebrated 17 years with the company in June. He and his wife, Heather, live in Southern California with their two children, Beric (7) and Violet (3). Frank coaches Beric’s 8 and under baseball team: the Royals. Frank also

Donald Gardner is a pilot and first officer with United Airlines. He is also the president and CEO of DGPilot, a travel-lifestyle store in St. Paul, Minnesota. Donnie’s company recently launched a new t-shirt brand that celebrates the Tuskegee Airmen.

Collin McMillan is an associate professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Notre Dame.

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Special thanks to David Franz and Ellen Schuch Edgar for participating in 2025 Homecoming as our alumni presenters!

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Brandon Gaines-Richcreek is a United Airlines first officer. He served in the Air Force on active duty for over 12 years. He is currently serving in the Kentucky Air National Guard.

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At Convocation, Tori Ball charged the Class of 2025 to be present, be good participants, and consider what their legacy will be.

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Thank you to Jonathan Rosa for sharing his career path and advice with students and faculty at the Junior-Senior Breakfast. Jonathan is the manager of community impact for the Kansas City Royals.

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Emily Thompson Bachar and Brandon Bachar ’12 welcomed their first child, Meredith, on May 22.

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Rachel Ripp is a First News morning reporter with KMBC 9 News in Kansas City.

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Madeline Vasquez Murphy and her husband Danny welcomed their daughter Skye in 2024.

Aidan Scurato is the owner of Rebound Jerseys, a peer-to-peer marketplace for authenticated sports jerseys.

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Aaron Greenbaum married Gabrielle Hill in May 2025. Gabe Greenbaum ’12 and Will Kanan ’13 were in the wedding party.

Kieran McMann Fraser tied the knot with Shelby Fraser in April 2025. Conor McMann ’12 was in the wedding party.

Rian Jacobs launched her company, BioBobbers. She sells 3D-printed, 100% biodegradable fishing bobbers to minimize anglers’ impacts on our waterways. She also completed her first year at Creighton University, where she won first place at Creighton Entrepreneurship Club’s JayTank event for BioBobbers. Check out her company at biobobbers.com!

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HONORARY ALUMNI When not assisting students with the college search and application process, Director of College Counseling Scott Hill can be found working on the sidelines as a utility parabolic microphone operator for television networks broadcasting live sports all over the globe. In February 2024, CBS asked Scott to work Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. An average of 23 million viewers watched Kansas City’s overtime win, making it the largest single-network telecast ever.

Scott received an Emmy nod and win for Outstanding Technical Team Event. Until his wife, Mary, can decide where to display the Emmy, Scott proudly has it showcased on top of his refrigerator, never taking himself too seriously.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: WAYSIDE WAIFS Anna Braukmann Raccuglia ’99, Wayside Waifs’ director of donor relations and Barstow Alumni Board member, will lead alumni in a tour and volunteer opportunity at the animal shelter. Come volunteer and play with puppies!

Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 4:30–6:30 p.m. — Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, Mo.

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GREEN AND WHITE GALA Celebrate Barstow at our annual gala, and enjoy food, drink, music and live and silent auction items!

Saturday, Oct. 18 | 6–11 p.m. — Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, Overland Park, Kan.

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Tuesday, November 25 | 6–8 p.m. — Chicken N Pickle, Overland Park, Kan.

For more information and registration, visit our website, www.barstowschool.org/alumni.

CONDOLENCES

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Please see our website for condolences.

The Classes of 1975, 1985, 2000, 2005, 2015 and 2020 are planning fall reunions! Haven’t heard from your class reunion committee? Send your updated contact information to Lauren Kanan, and she’ll help connect you.

www.barstowschool.org/condolences

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Does your class year end in 1 or 6? If so, your reunion year is approaching. Contact Lauren Kanan if you’d like to help plan a reunion for your class.

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FIND YOURSELF AT BARSTOW! No visit to Barstow is complete without a stroll through our composite galleries.

Every Barstow graduate, from the Class of 1925 to the Class of 2025, is pictured. For alumni, it’s a highlight of their campus tour to find family members, friends and familiar faces—including their own!

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CLASS OF 2025

MATRICULATION 1. Bentley University 2. Case Western Reserve University (2) 3. Central Methodist University 4. Clark University 5. College of Central Florida 6. The College of William & Mary 7. Colorado School of Mines 8. Creighton University 9. Emporia State University 10. Florida State University 11. Graceland University 12. Harvey Mudd College 13. Indiana University 14. Johnson County Community College 15. Kansas State University 16. Long Island University–Brooklyn 17. Macalester College 18. Massachusetts Institiute of Technology 19. The New School 20. Purdue University 21. Rocky Mountain College 22. Rollins College 23. Sporting Kansas City II – Professional Soccer 24. Texas Southern University 25. University of Arizona 26. University of California–Berkeley 27. University of Kansas (11)

28. University of Kentucky (2) 29. University of Michigan 30. University of Missouri 31. University of Missouri–Kansas City — 6 Year Medical Program (2) 32. University of Missouri–St. Louis 33. The University of Montana 34. University of San Diego 35. University of Virginia 36. University of Washington 37. Villanova University (2) 38. Washington University in St Louis 39. Westmont College (2)

Welcome, new alumni!

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ANOTHER YEAR OF KNIGHTS EXCELLENCE Barstow Knights continued our proud athletic tradition in 2024–2025, earning conference, district and state championships.

FALL SEASON Girls Tennis • MSHSAA Class 2 State Champions • Atra Biria, senior, and Rose Biria, freshman, MSHSAA Class 2 State Doubles Champions Volleyball • 1st place, Van Horn Tournament • Lia Levin, Adele Muir and Alise Wood, senior, 2nd Team All District • Lia Levin 2nd Team All Conference Boys Soccer • 1st place, Excelsior Springs Tournament • Carson Matula, senior, 2nd Team All District, All Region Team, Academic AllState.

• Cale Williams, senior, All Conference, All District, All Metro, All State 1st Team, All Region Offensive Player of the Year Cross Country • Quincy Stribling, sophomore, and Elizabeth Patry, freshman, Cross Country state qualifiers

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WINTER SEASON Knight Stars Dance Team • MDTA State Competition 1st place Hip Hop, 3rd place Lyrical Boys Basketball • Will Carter, senior, 1st Team All Conference • Carson Matula, senior, 2nd Team All Conference • Angelo Gray, sophomore, Missouri Basketball Coaches Association AllDistrict Team Girls Basketball • Amillia Prochnow, sophomore, 1st Team All Conference, All District • Talia Dreher, sophomore, Honorable Mention All Conference, All District Girls Swim & Dive • Sydney Georgie, senior, All Conference and All District Swim Team • Mahek Vora, senior, NAIA StudentAthlete of Character • Ali Luetje, Class 1 MSHSAA Diving state qualifier

SPRING SEASON Girls Soccer • Class 1 District Championship, 3rd place Class 1 MSHSAA State Championship • Lilly Simpson, sophomore, All Conference, All District, All Region, Region Player of the Year, All State 1st Team • Margo Gonzalez, senior, Academic All State, All Conference, All District, All Region, Region Co-Defensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All State, State Co-Defensive Player of the Year • Julia Luetje ’25, Alina Stribling ’25, Mahek Vora ’25, Academic All State • Coach Scott Huppe Region Coach of the Year, State Private School Coach of the Year Track and Field • Norah Culver 6th place, javelin, MSHSAA State Track and Field Championship Baseball • Carson Matula, senior, 1st team All Conference Boys Golf • David Williams, 8th place All Conference, state qualifier

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2 Girls soccer collected a host of team and individual awards 3 The Knight Stars dance team added trophies to the Hall of Champions 4 In March, four seniors formalized their intent to compete in NCAA: Atra Biria, Case Western Reserve University tennis; Will Carter, Central Methodist University basketball; Carson Matula, Case Western Reserve University baseball; Cale Williams, Graceland University soccer.

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POWERED BY THE BARSTOW SCHOOL

ADDITIONAL REVENUE PROGRAMS SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL FINANCIALLY AND INTRODUCE THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES TO THE VALUE OF A BARSTOW EDUCATION.

DAN & CASSIDY TOWRISS IDEA SPACE

SUMMER AT BARSTOW

Our STEAM learning center in Leawood, Kansas • 28 after school classes offered for 210 students representing 19 metro school districts • 75% year-to-year growth in Barstow middle & upper school elective enrollment • 10 students enrolled in 2 new Project Lead the Way engineering courses + the debut of the Engineering Pathway

One of the region’s most popular camp programs, enrollment in Summer at Barstow continues to grow, thanks to its excellent staff, creative offerings and adventurous spirit. In 2024: • 1,743 campers • 580 camps • 40% gross revenue increase from 2022 to 2024 • Voted a Kansas City’s Favorite for third consecutive year *Data from Summer 2025 is still being compiled as the Impact Report goes to print.

“Thank you for welcoming us and creating an enriching experience for students. They loved it, as it sparked their curiosity in ways I haven’t seen before!” ­— Staff member Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City

• 6 new community partnerships, including Boys Club and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri and Boy Scouts • Kansas City Favorites Silver Award for Best Event Venue

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INSPIRIT AI IDEA Space and The Barstow School offered a two-week artificial intelligence intensive in June. Developed and taught by Stanford and MIT graduates, the Inspirit AI Scholars program guided students in grades 8–12 through fundamental concepts including generative AI, complex Python coding and present and future applications. The program emphasized ethical use and social good, and culminated in real-world product presentations.

BARSTOW GLOBAL ONLINE Our k–12 online school continues to meet the demand for non-traditional course delivery. In 2024–2025: • 42 full and part-time students enrolled • 43 classes offered

Mario Kart Day • Inspirit AI Scholars • Robotics Leadership • Summer at Barstow • Summer Rocket Launch • IDEA Space Partners

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BARSTOW GOES PRO Barstow presented the Sporting Kansas City match versus FC New York on Saturday, July 19, at Children’s Mercy Park. The match united students, families, faculty and staff—plus thousands of potential future families—for an unforgettable evening with one of Kansas City’s premier sports organizations.

Barstow is a Sporting KC Center Circle partner, a relationship that reflects shared values like discipline, integrity, teamwork, character and excellence. Barstow is featured at every home game, showcasing our school to a larger population of families looking for the best independent education in the region.

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1 Flanked by referees and team captains, senior Carlos Salazar, sophomore Lilly Simpson, fourth grader Dhruv Doshi and President & Head of School Art Hall conducted the pre-match coin toss in front of nearly 17,000 Sporting KC fans.

2 Director of IDEA Space Cassie Banka ’05, Community Relations and Barstow Fund Manager Dan McNickle, Blue the Dog, Mathematics Department Chair Matt Thurman and Rhett Thompson, grade 4, greeted fans on Mazuma Plaza.

3 Trustee James Byrd and his sons, Jack (grade 2) and Matthew (grade 1) 4 Trustee Soni Patel, Amar Patel, Samir Doshi and Trustee Neha Doshi

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LEGACY & LEADERSHIP In his farewell letter published June 27, retiring President Shane Foster thanked the school community for its partnership and support for 17 years. Throughout the school year, our community thanked Mr. Foster during events that honored his dedication, innovation and achievements.

President Foster presided over the Founders Day celebration in October, marking 140 years since Mary Louis Barstow and Ada Brann opened their school for girls in downtown Kansas City. Fittingly, he is the second longest-serving head of school since Mary Barstow’s tenure.

He was recognized with gifts to the school on Tree Day, and as the school year drew to a close, Mr. Foster was the surprise guest at a retirement reception after the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate. Guests included current and past faculty, staff, alumni and trustees.

“We thank Shane Foster for his long tenure of exceptional leadership,” Board of Trustees Chairman Rob Rothhaas said upon the close of this chapter in our history.

Mr. Foster’s final words as president are a testament to his leadership and his love for the School.

In September, hundreds of students, families, colleagues and alumni celebrated the naming and opening of Foster Athletic Center with a ceremony and reception during the annual Harvest Festival.

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“Barstow is not just a school. It is a place where purpose meets possibility, providing students with the opportunity to be participants in their education. Your trust and support have allowed Barstow to grow while staying true to our mission. Every success we’ve celebrated has been made possible by your belief in our shared vision.”

THE BARSTOW SCHOOL

11511 STATE LINE RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114

An elegant evening supporting

The Barstow School Saturday, October 18 | 6–11 p.m.

Marriott Kansas City Overland Park 10800 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan.

Visit barstowschool.org/greenandwhite for tickets and sponsorship information.