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2 Costa Rica Mission Trip: Shaping Hearts for Service
12 Student Achievements
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Celebrating the Class of 2026
10 Dunham Abroad: Learning the Language of Culture, Cuisine, and Connection 20 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame 22 Fight to the End: State Champions Once Again 37 2026-2027 Annual Report 40 Founders Dinner 2026
16 Faculty News 30 Fine Arts 34 Faith and Service 36 Community Events 72 Alumni Gatherings 76 Class Notes
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Josephine Johnston ’28 displays a heart for service during the mission trip to Costa Rica. Read the article on page 2.
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COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP:
Shaping Hearts for Service
by Michelle Gussman
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Dunham students and teachers participate in the spring mission trip to Costa Rica. Pictured are (front row, from left) Lance Hahn, Lollie Aulet, Mackensie Heath, (second row) MaKenzi Barrow ’28, Camille Istre ’26, Madeline Boudreaux ’26, Lauren Dykes ’26, Kate Adams ’29, Samantha Talbot ’26, (third row) Gracie Johnson ’29, Amelia Leboeuf ’28, Catherine Ashworth ’27, Ellie Dowling ’26, Alexa Lewis ’26,
FOR MANY, COSTA RICA BRINGS LUSH RAINFORESTS and breathtaking beaches to mind as well as a culture built around pura vida—a phrase that reflects a relaxed, joyful way of life. Visitors are often greeted with a warm “¡ Hola!,” a simple hello that carries the friendliness and openness for which the country is known. It’s a place people travel to for adventure, rest, and beauty. But beyond the well-known landscapes and welcoming culture, there is another side of Costa Rica that many never see. In communities like Pavas, just outside the capital city of San José, families face daily challenges tied to poverty and housing insecurity. Homes are often small, makeshift, or incomplete—lacking the stability and safety many would consider essential. It’s within this reality that service becomes not just meaningful, but necessary. During Winter Break in February, 22 students and four faculty members traveled to Costa Rica with a clear purpose: to step directly into that need. The experience was intentionally designed to go beyond the worksite. In partnership with Joshua Expeditions, a Christian travel organization, the trip emphasized full immersion— removing many of the distractions of daily life. Without access to cell phones, students were encouraged to be fully present. As Director of Spiritual Formation Lance Hahn shared, “Our hope was that students would be able to see God at work while they were there—and then come home and recognize that He’s at work here, too.” In the community of Pavas, students spent the week building two homes for families, working from pre-poured foundations to complete every remaining step alongside residents. Each day brought new physical demands as students carried drywall panels up narrow paths, hammered framing into place, and painted under the Costa Rican sun. Reflecting upon the experience, MaKenzi Barrow ’28 said, “I don’t usually see myself as a strong person, especially when it comes to physical work, but being there, I realized I could do it. It pushed me in ways I didn’t expect.” Josephine Johnston ’28, Peyton Blair ’27, Mary Kyle Ruckert ’28, Joshua McIlwain ’26, Audrey Ellis ’27, Sarah Lewis ’28, Sophia Temple ’28, (back row) Andrew Bardwell ’26, Suzanne Granger, Andrew Gibbons ’26, Levi Hahn ’29, and Christian Smith ’29.
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language barrier stretched them in another. Communicating with families and children requires creativity, patience, and a willingness to step outside one’s comfort zone. Yet those moments often led to the strongest connections. As Camille Istre ’26 shared, “We would smile, laugh, and point to things to learn each other’s words, and after a while, it didn’t feel like a barrier anymore. It just felt natural to connect.” Through simple interactions—playing games, sharing meals, and working side by side—students discovered that connection didn’t depend on speaking the same language, something many hadn’t expected. “Students stepped outside of their usual social circles and built relationships with people they might not have connected with otherwise. That was just as meaningful as anything we did on the worksite,” said Middle School Spanish teacher Mackensie Heath. As the week progressed, the work became less about construction and more about relationships. Students spent time with the Fernández and Zapata families, forming connections that extended beyond the build. Neighbors stopped by to help, children joined in before and after school, and shared moments filled the spaces between tasks. What many students didn’t expect was how much they would learn from the families themselves—gaining a deeper appreciation for gratitude, resilience, and the strength of community. “The work ethic, the love, and the way the community showed up for each other Dunham students pray over the home they are building.
was beautiful. It made you stop and think about how people take care of one
What started as a construction project quickly became
By the final day, the focus shifted
relationships, and moments that challenged students in
from building to giving. With the homes
unexpected ways. That shift in perspective allowed students
complete, students gathered with each
to see more clearly how families in Pavas live. Joshua
family for a dedication ceremony, a scene many described as
McIlwain ’26 observed, “I expected to see poverty, but I didn’t
the most impactful of the trip. One by one, students shared
expect how content and grateful they would be.” Thinking
words of gratitude, reflecting on the relationships they had
about the homes themselves, he added, “They’re about the
formed and the impact the families had on them. Then, the
size of a shipping container compared to what we’re used to,
keys were passed. As each family stepped inside their new
but it’s still going to feel like home to them—and that’s
home for the first time, the weight of the week settled in.
what really matters.” Many homes lacked consistent access to electricity, running
What many students didn’t expect was how personal that moment would feel—not just handing over a home but
water, and other everyday comforts most people take for
witnessing what it meant for the families receiving it. “We
granted. What stood out was a sense of home defined not by
gave them a sense of security,” said MaKenzi. “They don’t
size or amenities, but by the people who would live there.
have to worry about what might come in at night—they have
While the physical labor stretched students in one way, the
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another,” said Camille.
something more personal, marked by shared work, new
a place that’s truly their own.”
The impact of the trip didn’t end when the work was finished. It continued in the way students began to see their faith. “Before the trip, my prayer life felt more routine. It was something I did, but not something I really thought about. Being in Costa Rica changed that. Now it feels more personal—I find myself talking to God and relying on Him, because I’ve seen what He can do through people,” said Joshua. In Costa Rica, students didn’t just serve others— they experienced what it meant to be transformed through service itself. Through unexpected challenges and moments of reflection, they began to see faith not as something practiced out of habit, but as something lived. It’s experiences like these that shape hearts for service.
MaKenzi Barrow ’28, Mary Kyle Ruckert ’28, and Catherine Ashworth ’27 Below: Lauren Dykes ’26
Samantha Talbot ’26, Andrew Bardwell ’26, Camille Istre ’26, and Joshua McIlwain ’26 frame a family home.
“ I expected to see poverty, but I didn’t expect how content and grateful they would be.” — Joshua McIlwain ’26 If you feel called to support future Dunham mission trips, please reach out to Director of Development Kelly DeRossette at kelly.derossette@dunhamschool.org.
Graduation
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TWENTY-SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2026 have attended Dunham since kindergarten. Pictured are (front row, from left) Oriana Armstrong, Colin Pecue, Charlee Mae Blanchard, Carter Sandahl, An Nguyen, Aldren Thornton, Annelise Scardina, Neil Singh, Camille Istre, Lucy Courter, (middle row) Ellie Dowling, Cole Richter, Anna McIlwain, Leighton Witte, Grant Mercer, Alexa Lewis, Londyn Thibodeaux, Trevor Haman, Elizabeth Breland, Jake Novas, Joshua McIlwain, Cole Olivier, (back row) Russell Forsthoff, Julian Broussard, Andrew Bardwell, Christian Comeaux, and Aiden Fee. CLASS OF 2026 VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN Aiden Fee and Londyn Thibodeaux
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2026 GRADUATION AWARDS VALEDICTORIAN Aiden Fee
SALUTATORIANS Londyn Thibodeaux
ARTES DOMINI GLORIAE Aiden Fee
The Artes Domini Gloriae Award (Arts for the Glory of God) honors the senior who possesses superior artistry and has demonstrated outstanding achievements in the arts while maintaining strength of character and integrity. CRIMSON AND SILVER AWARD Camille Istre
HALL OF FAME Mollee Day ’25 presents the 2026 Hall of Fame Award to Trevor Haman.
The Crimson and Silver Award, the highest honor possible, is given to the senior who has exemplified the love of Christ with both peers and faculty and whose life has clearly reflected a desire to honor God and acknowledge Him in all of his or her ways. HALL OF FAME AWARD Trevor Haman
The Hall of Fame Award is presented to the senior who has brought the greatest positive community recognition to the school during the course of his or her athletic high school career. KATHARINE O. DUNHAM AWARD Anna McIlwain
Established in memory of Katharine Dunham, this award recognizes the senior whose conduct and character best exemplify the school’s Honor Code by demonstrating a strong sense of personal honor and integrity in his or her daily life. SERVANT’S HEART AWARD Lucy Courter
ONCE A TIGER, ALWAYS A TIGER! Ellie Dowling, Andrew Bardwell, Anna McIlwain, and Julian Broussard recreate a classic tiger roar pose from their pre-kindergarten days.
The Servant’s Heart Award honors the senior whose high school career has displayed an attitude of serving others by performing selfless acts of willing and cheerful service at school, at church, and in the greater community. Summer 2025 | TIGER ROAR | 7
Graduation
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CLASS OF 2026 LEGACY GRADUATES AND THEIR ALUMNI PERENTS gather before baccalaureate on May 18. Pictured are (front, from left) Ashton Noel ’89 and Hayes Noel, Jill Myers Williams ’01 and Kate Williams, Amy Evans Broussard ’96, Julian Broussard, and Brady Broussard ’94, Ellie Dowling and Patti Peters Albin ’92, John Morgan Spring and Mark Spring ’89, (back) Madie Jones and Ben Jones ’90, Anna McIlwain and Mitch McIlwain ’94, Andrew Bardwell and Scott Bardwell ’91, Bethany Jones McCullough ’96 and Samuel McCullough.
DUNHAM FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS AND THEIR 2026 GRADUATES include (from left) Becky and Samantha Talbot; Amanda, Anna, and Mitch McIlwain ’94; Ashley and Camille Istre; Donna and Lucy Courter; Presleigh, Jeff, and Brooke Hand; Charlie, Stella, and Melissa Turner; Kendra and Ella Bremer; Rebekah and Madie Jones; Laura and Timothy Herbert; and Grace and Katie Schellack. 8
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
The Dunham Class of 2026 graduated on Tuesday, May 19, at Healing Place Church. The members of this outstanding class gained acceptance to 110 colleges and universities across 43 states. Collectively, they earned more than $23 million in scholarship offers with 85 percent of the class receiving a merit-based award.
2026 College Acceptances Abilene Christian University Alabama A&M University The University of Alabama Arizona State University University of Arkansas Auburn University Baton Rouge Community College Baylor University Belmont University Brown University University of California, Los Angeles California State University, Bakersfield Carnegie Mellon University Centenary College of Louisiana University of Central Florida University of Central Missouri Clemson University College of Charleston University of Colorado Boulder Copiah-Lincoln Community College Delgado Community College Dillard University Duke Kunshan University Duke University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University University of Florida Florida A&M University Florida State University
Fordham University Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Furman University George Washington University University of Georgia Georgetown Georgia Institute of Technology Gulf Coast State College High Point University Houston Christian University University of Houston Illinois Wesleyan University Johns Hopkins University The University of Kansas Kansas State University Kennesaw State University University of Kentucky Lamar University Liberty University Louisiana Christian University University of Louisiana at Lafayette University of Louisiana at Monroe Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University, New Orleans University of Maryland, College Park Massachusetts Maritime Academy
McNeese State University University of Miami University of Michigan Millikin University Millsaps College University of Mississippi Mississippi State University University of Missouri-St. Louis Missouri Western State University University of New Orleans New York University Nicholls State University North Carolina A&T State University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina State University Northwestern State University of Louisiana Northwestern University The Ohio State University University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania Pepperdine University University of Pittsburgh Prairie View A&M University Samford University University of San Francisco Savannah College of Art and Design University of South Alabama
University of South Carolina Southeastern Louisiana University University of Southern California Southern Methodist University University of Southern Mississippi Southern University Spring Hill College The University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee at Martin Texas Christian University University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas at El Paso Tulane University of Louisiana Tuskegee University Tyler Junior College United States Naval Academy Vanderbilt University Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Virginia University-Lynchburg West Virginia State University West Virginia University Wilkes University Williams College University of WisconsinMadison Xavier University of Louisiana
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DUNHAM ABROAD:
Learning the Language of Culture, Cuisine, and Connection by Michelle Gussman
Buongiorno. Bonjour. ¡Hola!
plaster artwork provided a quiet
Those three greetings quickly
conclusion to our time in Rome.
became part of everyday life
The drive into Tuscany gave
as we explored Italy, France,
us time to get to know the other
and Spain during the 2026
students, families, and teachers
Dunham Abroad trip. While few
traveling with us from schools in
of us spoke another language
Idaho and Texas, along with our
fluently, curiosity, kindness, and
tour director from Portugal. By the
a willingness to learn connected
time we gathered around the table
us all.
for our pasta-making experience,
From the Spanish Steps to
unfamiliar faces had become
the Pantheon, Italy welcomed
friends. We arrived at our favorite
us with a remarkable blend of
hotel in Pescia, a peaceful country
history. Each day brought new
cottage nestled in a lush ravine.
experiences, but some of our
Reached by crossing a picturesque
strongest connections were made around the table. That
Camille Istre ’26 and Jack Istre ’29 at the Colosseum in Rome
became clear during our very
welcome retreat. Florence showcased centuries of
first lunch in Rome's Piazza Navona, where fresh pizza and
art and craftsmanship. From a rooftop overlooking the Duomo
lively conversation set the tone for a journey that would
to the sculptures of Piazza della Signoria, history came alive
be remembered as much for its local cuisine as its iconic
at every turn. The unmistakable smell of leather greeted us as
landmarks.
we stepped inside a local shop, where we learned what sets
Inside Vatican City, we quickly discovered that the world's
genuine Italian leather apart from imitations. Before leaving
smallest country holds countless treasures within its museums.
Tuscany, we laughed together while posing for the classic
"Seeing the statue of Laocoön and his sons immediately took
"holding up" the Leaning Tower photos in Pisa.
me back to our discussions of the Aeneid in Latin class. It was
Driving through the French Riviera allowed us to experience
exciting to see something we'd studied standing right in front
the beauty and traditions of the country's southern regions. In
of us," said Jack Istre ’29.
Éze, we toured the Fragonard perfume factory and spent time
Throughout the museums, conversations in dozens of
choosing our favorite scents. Continuing to Nice, we dipped
languages filled the halls. Yet as we entered the Sistine
our feet into the Mediterranean Sea, where the beach was
Chapel, those voices gave way to silence, allowing us to fully
covered in smooth seashells rather than sand.
appreciate its breathtaking ceiling. We later stood beneath
“One of the highlights of the trip was walking through the
the soaring dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, the first of many
farmers’ market surrounded by fresh, vibrant produce in
remarkable cathedrals and basilicas that would become a
Aix-en-Provence. The strawberries were sweeter and more
defining part of our journey through Europe.
colorful than any I’ve had in the U.S.,” said Rose Shields ’32.
Standing before the Colosseum and walking through the
Our next stop was Avignon. Centuries of religious and
Roman Forum reminded us that no photograph can truly
cultural history came to life as we toured the Palais des Papes.
capture their immense scale. Together, they offered a powerful
Its lively cafés, colorful carousel, iconic bridge, and charming
glimpse into the engineering and legacy of ancient Rome.
boutiques made it one of the trip’s most memorable stops.
Before leaving the Eternal City, we descended into the cool catacombs, where peaceful corridors and delicate angelic 10
bridge over a creek, it became a
In contrast, Carcassonne felt like stepping into another era with its towering stone walls, fortified gates, and winding
Buongiorno. Bonjour. ¡Hola!
“
It was exciting to see something we’d studied standing right in front of us.” — JACK ISTRE ’29
Below: Trip Edgerton ’29 makes pasta in Tuscany. Above: Sixteen students, parents, teachers, and friends of the school traveled to Italy, France, and Spain in June. Below: Samuel Shields ’31 greets the bronze boar in Florence.
medieval streets. Regional cuisine, from flaky French pastries to Carcassonne’s famous cassoulet, became part of the experience. Spain provided a fitting conclusion to our European adventure. A guided tour of Barcelona introduced us to the city's distinctive architecture, including La Sagrada Família and the colorful mosaics of Park Güell.
bit as moving as it was mesmerizing. Our familiar Dunham roll call before each departure became
From there, we boarded a high-speed train through the
part of the rhythm of the trip, reminding us how quickly shared
Spanish countryside to Madrid, where the city’s energy was
experiences had turned strangers into friends. By the time we
immediately contagious. We explored Real Madrid Stadium,
returned home, buongiorno, bonjour, and ¡hola! had become
sampled traditional tapas, and enjoyed free time discovering
much more than greetings. They represented the people we
the shops, plazas, and cafés that give Spain’s capital its
met, the meals we shared, and the moments that shaped our
unmistakable character.
journey.
An evening at an authentic flamenco club became one of
Although a different language was spoken in each country
the trip’s highlights. The thunderous footwork, rhythmic click
we visited, genuine connection proved to be universal. In the
of castanets, and soulful guitar created an atmosphere unlike
end, we returned home speaking a little more Italian, French,
anything we had experienced. Their energy and passion filled
or Spanish than when we left—but we came home fluent in the
the intimate room, drawing us into a tradition that was every
language of culture, cuisine, and connection.
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Achievements
PARKER ALLEE ’27
ORIANA ARMSTRONG ’26
ANDREW BARDWELL ’26
CHARLEE MAE BLANCHARD ’26
MADELINE BOUDREAUX ’26
ELLA BREMER ’26
JULIAN BROUSSARD ’26
LUCY COURTER ’26
ELLIE DOWLING ’26
AIDEN FEE ’26
JEREMIAH GOUDEAU ’27
BROOKLYN GREMILLION ’27
SOFIE GURULI ’27
JACOB HARDESTY ’27
GRAYSON HARMAN ’26
ROCCO LAMBE ’27
BENNETT LASSEIGNE ’26
ALEXA LEWIS ’26
KATHERINE McDONALD ’27
ANNA MCILWAIN ’26
JAKE NOVAS ’26
JENNA ROBEY ’27
AGATHA SCHELLACK ’27
NEIL SINGH ’26
KIRSTEN STEWART ’27
2026 AP® Scholars THE DUNHAM SCHOOL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT 39 STUDENTS have been named 2026 AP Scholars® based on their outstanding performances on last spring’s exams. Students who earn a passing score of 3 or higher on a five-point scale are eligible to receive college credit for coursework completed during their high school careers.
AP SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION
Awarded to students who earn an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams. Oriana Armstrong ’26 Andrew Bardwell ’26 Lucy Courter ’26 Aiden Fee ’26 Finn Fontenot ’26 Jeremiah Goudeau ’27 Camille Istre ’26 Anna McIlwain ’26 Jake Novas ’26 Neil Singh ’26 Samatha Talbot ’26 Eliot Trahan ’26 Riley Walker ’27 AP SCHOLAR WITH HONOR
Awarded to students earning an average score of 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams. FINN FONTENOT ’26
ANDREW GIBBONS ’26
RYAN GISCLAIR ’27
CAMILLE ISTRE ’26
MADIE JONES ’26
LAEL JUDSON ’27
Parker Allee ’27 Ella Bremer ’26 Ellie Dowling ’26 Brooklyn Gremillion ’27 Grayson Harman ’26 Lael Judson ’27 Bennett Lasseigne ’26 Alexa Lewis ’26 Joshua McIlwain ’26 Claire Nesheiwat ’27 Jenna Robey ’27 Agatha Schellack ’27 AP SCHOLAR
Awarded to students who earn scores of 3 or more on at least three exams.
JOSHUA MCILWAIN ’26
ADAM NESHEIWAT ’27
CLAIRE NESHEIWAT ’27
SAMATHA TALBOT ’26
LONDYN THIBODEAUX ’26
ELIOT TRAHAN ’26
Charlee Mae Blanchard ’26 Madeline Boudreaux ’26 Julian Broussard ’26 Andrew Gibbons ’26 Ryan Gisclair ’27 Sofie Guruli ’27
Jacob Hardesty ’27 Madie Jones ’26 Rocco Lambe ’27 Katherine McDonald ’27 Adam Nesheiwat ’27 Kirsten Stewart ’27 Londyn Thibodeaux ’26 Anna Yarborough ’27
RILEY WALKER ’27
MAGGIE YARBOROUGH ’27
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Achievements
Aiden Fee ’26
Camille Istre ’26
Aiden Fee ’26 and Camille Istre ’26 Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates The Dunham School is proud to announce that the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selected Aiden Fee ’26 and Camille Istre ’26 as candidates for the U.S Presidential Scholars Program, one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating seniors. Out of the approximately 3.9 million students who graduated from high school this year, only about 4,000 of the nation’s top achievers were invited to apply to the prestigious program. After the Commission’s review of each candidate’s academic achievement, leadership, and service to his or her school, Aiden advanced as a semifinalist. The final list of 2026 U.S. Presidential
Scholars will be announced later this year. Aiden and Camille are both 2026 National Merit Scholars and AP® Scholars with Distinction. Aiden, this year’s valedictorian, completed his academic career with an extraordinary 4.57 cumulative GPA, a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, and more than $11,600,000 in scholarship offers. He now attends Carnegie Mellon University. Camille, recipient of the 2026 Crimson and Silver Award, graduated with a 4.42 cumulative GPA and earned more than $600,000 in college scholarships. She now attends Auburn University.
Dunham Scholars
Congratulations to 2026 Dunham Scholars William Gardner ’30 and Asher McGovern ’30. The Dunham Scholars Award offers a full-tuition merit scholarship to rising ninth grade students who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, character, and leadership. Candidates are selected by the Middle and Upper School administration and go through a testing and interview process. 14
Baton Rouge State Fair Foundation Scholarship
Bailey Adams ’27 received a $500 scholarship from the Baton Rouge State Fair Foundation based on her selfless service to her school and the Greater Baton Rouge community. Bailey, who is a member of the Institute of Leadership, the National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Mu Alpha Theta, is a frequent volunteer at her church where she serves in vacation bible school and as a high school leader for middle school events.
2025-2026 UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS
Tensey Pricer Memorial Scholarship
Adam Corbett Drama Award Barrett Weiler ’27
Godly Character Awards Jesse Harrell ’29 Lily Milton ’28 Ryan Gisclair ’27
Kiwanis Courtesy Award Maggie Yarborough ’27
Knights of Columbus Award Eliot Trahan ’26
Tensey Pricer Memorial Scholarship Sofie Guruli ’27
Spirit of Service Awards
2026 Tensey Pricer Memorial Scholarship recipient Sofie Guruli ’27 is pictured with (from left) Becket Pricer ’21, Estelle Pricer, London Pricer ’17, Ella Jackson ’37, and Michelle Pricer.
Sofie Guruli ’27 was named the recipient of the 2026 Tensey Pricer Memorial Scholarship at Upper School Honors Convocation last May. Nominated by the Upper School faculty, Sofie received a $1,000 scholarship applied to this year’s tuition. In announcing the award, Upper School Head Amanda McIlwain noted Sofie’s selfless service, care for others, and wisdom beyond her years, adding, “Sofie is a champion for her peers and goes out of her way to ensure all are included. Her humility, intelligence, and kindness are on display daily.” The Tensey Pricer Memorial Scholarship was established in 2024 to honor the life of Mr. Tensey Pricer and to acknowledge a student who best exemplifies his remarkable character. Like Mr. Pricer, the student who receives the award is one who demonstrates empathic listening, selfless service, a desire to be a connector among his or her peers, and a Godly character that is evident to all.
Anna McIlwain ’26 Receives Neighbors Way Scholarship
Anna McIlwain ’26 with her parents, Mitch ’94 and Amanda McIlwain
The Neighbors Capital Area Foundation awarded Anna McIlwain ’26 a $3,000 college scholarship as part of the Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Program. Area schools that participate in the Neighbors Mascot Checking Program were invited to nominate one graduate for the scholarship based on his or her character and commitment to the credit union’s core values of integrity, respect, trust, stability, community involvement, honesty, empathy, ethical behavior, and fairness. Anna is a summa cum laude graduate and an AP Scholar® who served as Community Prefect and cheer co-captain. At commencement exercises on May 19, she received the 2026 Katharine O. Dunham Award given to the senior whose conduct and character best exemplify the school’s Honor Code. She now attends Mississippi State University. Congratulations to Anna on this well-deserved honor and many thanks to Neighbors Federal Credit Union.
Kate Adams ’29 Duke Dykes ’28 Maggie Yarborough ’27
Students of the Year Kate Adams ’29 Tyler Moore ’29 Sarah Grose ’28 Myles Taylor ’28 Rocco Lambe ’27 Agatha Schellack ’27 Julian Broussard ’26 Anna McIlwain ’26
U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Awards Andrew Bardwell ’26 Anna McIlwain ’26
2025-2026 MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS Headmaster’s Awards Lila Grace Gisclair ’30 Lucas Murray ’30
Godly Character Awards Betsy Borne ‘33 Malachi Lyso ‘33 Valyant Edwards ’32 Camille Murray ’32 Eva Dantin ’31 Grey Ramsey ’31 Curry Hines ’30 Emery Jarreau ’30
Spirit of Service Awards Ruby Filasek ’33 Gabe Meredith ’33 Edyn Haven ’32 Cooper Hulett ’32 Caden Betts’ 31 Adeline Mann ’31 Addie Badinger ’30 Lucas Murray ’30
Two Coins Scholarship Award Laurel Kate Jeter ’30
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News
Jessica Pinegar Named New Early Childhood Director JESSICA PINEGAR has joined Dunham as director of the Dunham Early Childhood Center on Siegen, bringing more than 20 years of experience as an educator and administrator. Mrs. Pinegar most recently served as assistant principal of Madisonville Elementary in Madisonville, Louisiana. Before moving to Louisiana with her family, she was a second-grade teacher and later assistant principal at Columbia Elementary in Madison, Alabama. She holds a Master of Instructional Leadership from Samford University, a Master of Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. With extensive classroom and administrative experience, Mrs. Pinegar brings strong leadership and organizational skills as well as a passion for education to her new role. She will lead the faculty and staff of Dunham’s Siegen campus while supporting the continued growth and success of the school’s two-year-old program.
Tiffinie Burychka Promoted to Assistant Principal of Lower School
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Amy Dykes Promoted to Assistant Head of Upper School
TIFFINIE BURYCHKA has been promoted to assistant
AMY DYKES has been promoted to assistant head of
principal of the Lower School. In her new role, she will work alongside Head of Lower School Deedra LaPlace to support teachers and partner with families. Mrs. Burychka joined the Dunham Lower School faculty in 1998 and has devoted 28 years to serving Dunham students and families. Throughout her tenure, she has distinguished herself as a Master Teacher while demonstrating a deep commitment to the school’s mission to educate the mind and the heart for Christ. Known for leading with humility, serving with grace, and approaching her work from a Christ-centered perspective, Mrs. Burychka brings extensive classroom experience and a strong understanding of the Lower School community. Mrs. Burychka holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s in education-curriculum and instruction from LSU.
Upper School. In her new role, she will partner with Head of Upper School Amanda McIlwain to support students, teachers, and families. Mrs. Dykes joined the Dunham faculty in 2018 and has more than 20 years of teaching experience in schools across Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. In addition to teaching Upper School math, she has served Dunham as director of math and science, math department chair, Institute of Leadership mentor, and Beta Club sponsor. In 2023, she received the Liz Peters Master Teacher Award in recognition of her excellence in the classroom. Mrs. Dykes holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics from LSU and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Joe Hulett Named Head Baseball Coach JOE HULETT has been named Dunham’s new head baseball coach. In addition to his coaching duties, he will continue to serve as assistant athletic director. Coach Hulett brings more than 18 years of coaching and mentoring experience to the Tiger program. Before joining Dunham, he served as athletic director and assistant baseball coach at Evangel Christian Academy, where his responsibilities ranged from student-athlete eligibility and LHSAA compliance to facilities management and game strategy. During his earlier eight-year tenure as a teacher and assistant baseball coach at Evangel, he helped the program capture four state championships. A standout high school baseball player, Coach Hulett earned a Division I scholarship and set a school hitting-streak record. He later signed briefly with the Texas Rangers organization before playing for the Pensacola Pelicans in the independent leagues. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from McNeese State University.
Liz Canfield Earns Scholarship for Summer Study in France This summer, Dunham French teacher LIZ CANFIELD ’99 took her passion for language abroad after earning two competitive scholarships from the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL). She accepted the Jacqueline Billeaudeau Labat Scholarship, which provided the opportunity to spend two weeks in Vichy, France, studying at CAVILAM (Center for Modern Approaches to Languages and Media). During the immersive experience, she completed 50 hours of instruction in teaching French as a Second Language, exploring topics ranging from culture and society to multisensory learning and artificial intelligence. The summer study in France offered Liz an opportunity to deepen her own language skills while discovering fresh approaches to energize her classroom, but the most meaningful lessons came from the people she met. Her classmates represented countries across Europe, Africa, North America, South America, and Asia—with French serving as their common language. That global connection is what she is most excited to share with her students. Spoken by nearly 400 million people worldwide, French is truly an international language. Whether learning together in class or cheering for one another’s countries during World Cup matches, the experience offered a powerful reminder of the connections language can create—and, for Liz, of the universal nature of God’s love.
Hailey Hollie Named Head Girls Basketball Coach
HAILEY GIARATANO HOLLIE has joined Dunham as head girls basketball coach, bringing an impressive record of achievement as both a player and collegiate coach. A Ponchatoula native, Coach Hollie was an All-State standout who helped her high school team win four consecutive district championships before continuing her career at Southeastern Louisiana University. There, she scored more than 1,000 career points, set a program record with 109 consecutive starts, became the school’s all-time leader in free throw percentage, and earned AllSouthland Conference honors three times. As a senior, Coach Hollie was named the 2023 Southland Conference Tournament MVP after helping the Lady Lions capture regular-season and tournament championships and earn the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance. She later served on the coaching staffs at Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese State University. During her tenure as a collegiate assistant coach, her teams won conference championships and compiled an 82% winning percentage.
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to the following faculty and staff members who SERVICE ANN I VE R S A R I E S Congratulations were recognized for milestone service anniversaries in May!
5 YEAR S Maggie Adolph Suzanne Crawford Wes Dunaway Suzanne Granger Meagan Herrington Calob Leindecker
Chris Lopiparo Ciara Martin Haley LeBlanc Angela Mitchell Tiffany Spears Mariah Stewart Charlie Turner Sandy Villar
Maya Weinert
20 YEAR S
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Stacie Boswell Alicia Gibson
Deedra LaPlace
25 YEAR S
Sharon Towry
Marguerite Estes Lynn Hains
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Steve Eagleton Amanda McIlwain
1 5 YEAR S Ed Van Haute
Dunham Adopts New AI Position Statement by Rob Sullivan
Artificial Intelligence arrived in our schools the same way
is about far more than the transfer of information. It is about the
most disruptive forces do—faster than anyone was ready for and
formation of young people made in the image of God. As AI
with far more complexity than any single policy could address.
becomes an increasingly powerful presence in higher education, the
At Dunham, we made a deliberate decision not to respond with
workplace, and everyday life, preparing students to engage with
a ban or a quick blanket permission. Instead, we responded by
it responsibly is both an extension of our commitment to college
focusing on our mission.
readiness and an essential part of educating the whole child.
Our AI Position Statement, developed in collaboration with
Our goal, therefore, is not simply to teach students how to use
our Academic Council, establishes five binding principles that are
AI. We want them to develop the wisdom to know when and why
faith-integrated and platform-agnostic. We purposefully did not
to use it—and when not to. Used purposefully, AI can individualize
build a document around the tools that exist today because those
instruction, deepen inquiry, spark curiosity, and extend what
tools will change. Instead, we built our document around who we
students and teachers can accomplish. But it remains a tool.
are as a school, what we believe about learning, and what we owe
The qualities we seek to cultivate in every Dunham graduate—
our students as Christian educators.
wisdom, integrity, compassion, faith, and the ability to think
The position statement is paired with a tiered-use policy developed two years ago that gives our faculty a practical
critically—cannot be outsourced to technology. Our approach to AI is neither fearful avoidance nor unchecked
framework. Under this policy, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3
enthusiasm. We anticipate that our AI framework will continue
designations allow teachers to calibrate AI engagement to the
to evolve, but the principle at its heart will remain constant. AI
purpose of the assignment, the age of the student, and the
should support the growth and development of our students,
learning objective. Approved platforms reflect decisions made
never replace the human thinking, learning, and character
with division-level intentionality rather than convenience.
formation that education requires.
We believe these documents are important because ambiguity
Technology will continue to change. Our mission will not.
is not neutrality. In the absence of a principled position, individuals may fill the void with whatever feels easiest. At Dunham, we hold to a higher standard.
ADMISSIONS CORNER
That standard begins with an understanding that education
To read The Dunham School’s AI Position Statement and tiered use policy, visit dunhamschool.org/aiintegration or scan the QR Code.
DID YOU KNOW?
As the 2026-27 school year began, our team began working on admissions for the 2027-28 school year! • We currently have the largest enrollment in school history totaling 922 students. • Our re-enrollment percentage is 93%. • We welcomed 141 new students on the first day of the 2026-27 school year. • We offer shadow days to prospective students entering grades 6 through 12. We can't wait to see what the Lord does as we walk through the admissions process with our prospective families this school year. Feel free to reach out or stop by if you have questions—our doors are always open!
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IN MEMORIAM
Grady Hazel The Dunham School CPAs, working with state legislators to protect the rights of mourns the loss of Chief taxpayers and preserve the strength of the CPA designation. Financial Officer Grady As the lead presenter of Ethics for Louisiana CPAs, he Hazel, who passed away on donated his customary speaker’s fees to LCPA’s Educational February 14, 2026. A beloved Scholarship Fund. and deeply respected member In 2021, LCPA honored Grady’s remarkable of the Dunham community, contributions to the profession by establishing The Grady Grady skillfully managed the Hazel Scholarship, awarded annually to an accounting school’s business and financial major at a Louisiana university. The scholarship is a fitting Grady Hazel operations for more than a tribute to a man who generously invested his knowledge, decade. His steady leadership, wisdom, and commitment to experience, and resources in others and understood the excellence strengthened Dunham in countless ways. importance of preparing the next generation. After earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting and A man of deep Christian faith, Grady was a devoted an MBA from LSU, Grady began a distinguished 23-year member of Family of Faith Church, where he was known for career with the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, his steady presence, leadership, and service. Away from work, where he ultimately he enjoyed traveling, served for eight good food, reading, years as associate and cheering on LSU superintendent of at every sporting business affairs. event. He later became Above all, executive director Grady treasured his of the Society of family and found Louisiana Certified tremendous joy in his Public Accountants favorite role as “Papa” (LCPA), a position to his grandchildren, he held for 17 years, Parker King ’21, before serving for Olivia King ’23, three years as G400 Camille Istre ’26, Cindy and Grady Hazel with their grandchildren (clockwise from left) Camille Istre ’26, Relations Manager and Jack Istre’29. Parker King ’21, Olivia King ’23, and Jack Istre ‘29 with the American In addition to his Institute of CPAs. grandchildren, he is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cindy Grady joined the Dunham administration in 2016, Hazel; his daughters, Kelly King (Lynn) and Ashley Istre bringing with him decades of financial expertise and (Chad); and his brother, Jim (Katya). organizational leadership. Over the years that followed, his The Dunham School will be forever grateful for Grady’s careful stewardship and thoughtful counsel helped guide the faithful and dedicated service, the wisdom he shared so school through a period of significant growth. Colleagues generously, and the many ways he strengthened our school knew him as a trusted leader whose experience, integrity, community. His legacy will endure not only in the work he and dedication made him an invaluable member of the accomplished, but also in the lives he touched through his administrative team. leadership, faith, generosity, and devotion to others. Throughout his career, Grady was committed not only to Please join us in extending our heartfelt condolences to his profession but also to serving others. During his tenure the Istre and King families. at LCPA, he became a respected advocate for Louisiana F a l l 2 0 2 6 | T I G E R R O A R | Annual R e p ort 2 02 5 – 2 02 6 | 1 9
2026 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees Daryl Thrower ’88, Abby Johnson May ’14, Sydney Cavin ’14, and Coach Tim Jorgensen
Athletics Hall of Fame
The Dunham School added four new members to the Athletics Hall of Fame last spring. Former Tiger athletes Sydney Cavin ’14, Abby Johnson May ’14, and Daryl Thrower ’88 and former coach Tim Jorgensen were recognized for their athletic accomplishments and character during a special ceremony on April 24. SYDNEY CAVIN competed on the Dunham golf team from eighth grade through her senior season, earning a spot on the All-Metro Team all four years of high school and All-State honors in both her junior and senior seasons. She also represented Louisiana on the Junior Cup Team in 2012 and 2013 and claimed the Tommy Moore Invitational title in 2013. Her senior season was her finest, highlighted by wins at the Metro and Regional Championships, a state runner-up finish at the LHSAA Championships, and a ten-shot victory at the Louisiana Champion's Invitational, which earned her The Advocate's 2014 Girls Golf Most Outstanding Player award. Sydney made history as Dunham's first and only women's golf signee, going on to compete for four seasons at LSU, where she earned a victory at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate at English Turn. Athletic Director Neil Weiner introduces the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.
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Previous Hall of Fame members returned to campus to honor the 2026 inductees. Pictured are (from left) Cary Koch ’05, Abby Johnson May ’14, Daryl Thrower ’88, Caroline McKey Younger ’11, Jimmy Robbins ’87, Sarah McKey Waggoner ’03, Coach Tim Jorgensen, Sydney Cavin ’14, Mitch McIlwain ’94, and Coach Joey Thibodeaux.
TIM JORGENSEN served as Dunham's head strength and conditioning coach for more than 20 years, leaving an indelible mark on every sport and every athlete he mentored. What made his presence at Dunham even more remarkable is that he arrived as a legend, previously inducted in the National Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame. Coach Jorgensen proceeded to pour that same Hall of Fame-level excellence into every student-athlete he encountered. Beyond the weight room, he also led the Dunham track team and was known for his ability to connect with athletes in a deeply personal way, pushing them to believe in themselves and compete at the next level. His impact extended beyond the kids; coaches who worked alongside him were shaped by his expertise and his approach to developing people, not just players. ABBY JOHNSON MAY'S tennis career at Dunham spanned all four years of high school, during which she earned AllMetro honors each season and was named All-Metro MVP in her senior year of 2014. Her career had a storybook arc; as a freshman, she won a doubles state championship alongside veteran partner and fellow Hall of Famer Caroline McKey Younger ’11, and then as a senior, she came full circle by winning a second doubles state championship, this time as the veteran guiding a younger partner to the title. In between, she reached the state singles semifinals in both 2012 and 2013 and helped lead the Tigers to multiple state runner-up finishes as a team. Abby went on to compete for three seasons at ULL, where she was a top five singles player each year, posted winning records, and earned a spot on the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll as a freshman. DARYL THROWER was a three-sport standout at Dunham in the mid-1980s, earning All-District honors in football in both 1986 and 1987 while also starting in basketball and baseball. He was a key contributor on Dunham's 1987 State Championship teams in both basketball and baseball and went on to earn All-District and All-State honors in basketball and All-District honors in baseball. Beyond the accolades, Daryl was known by his teammates as the glue—the player whose heart, character, and leadership held those early Tiger teams together. He went on to sign with Southwest Mississippi Community College and finished his collegiate career at ULL. Dunham athletics has grown into one of the most successful programs in the state of Louisiana, and Daryl Thrower is one of the foundational reasons why.
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Fight to the End: State Champions Once Again! Twenty-one years after the Dunham Tigers brought home their first football state championship title, the team hoisted the coveted trophy for the second time in school history. Dunham captured the 2025 LHSAA Division III Select State Championship with a commanding 34-17 victory over Calvary Baptist at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, securing the state title and capping a remarkable 13-1 season. For a team that had come agonizingly close before, the victory was especially sweet. The Tigers reached the championship game twice in the previous three seasons, including a heartbreaking 31-28 loss to Catholic-New Iberia in 2024. This time, they arrived in New Orleans determined to finish the job.
And finish it they did. Led by Head Coach Neil Weiner, Dunham took control of the championship game and never relinquished it, defeating a talented Calvary Baptist team to claim the program's first title since 2004. At the center of the Tigers’ offensive attack was quarterback Elijah Haven ’27, who accounted for more than 400 yards of total offense and five touchdowns— three through the air and two on the ground—to earn the championship game's Outstanding Player award.
Along the way, he made Louisiana football history. The Advocate recognized Neil Weiner as Star of Stars Boys Coach of the Year and Elijah Haven ’27 as Boys Athlete of the Year and Football Star of the Year.
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Haven finished the season with a state-record 62 touchdown passes and 73 total touchdowns. His five scores in the championship also pushed his career total to 180, establishing another Louisiana record. Yet after the game, Haven made it clear what accomplishment mattered the most: bringing a championship home to Dunham.
More than two decades after the 2004 Tigers raised Dunham's first state championship trophy, a new generation has added its name to school history. It was a fitting conclusion to a historic season for the quarterback, who was named the Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year and went on to collect a remarkable list of postseason honors, including the Louisiana Farm Bureau/ Louisiana Sports Writers Association Mr. Football Award and MaxPreps Louisiana High School Football Player of the Year. He was also named The Advocate Star of Stars Boys Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year and Football Star of the Year.
This time, the Tigers came home as champions. They also returned as the only Baton Rouge football team to win a state championship in 2025, an achievement
But Dunham's championship was never the story of one player. Jarvis Washington ’26 completed the greatest receiving season in school history, setting Dunham single-season records with 1,496 receiving yards, 25 touchdowns, and 78 receptions. Across the roster, Tigers earned multiple All-State, All-Metro, and All-District honors, reflecting the depth and talent of a team that excelled on both sides of the ball. The postseason accolades extended to the coaching staff as well. Coach Weiner was recognized as The Advocate Star of Stars Boys Coach of the Year and collected AllDistrict, All-Metro, All-State, and GeauxPreps coaching honors. Offensive Coordinator Jeff Hand received the Louisiana Football Coaches Association's 2025 Broyles Award for Division III Select, recognizing excellence among assistant coaches. For Coach Weiner, however, the championship reflected something greater than individual awards. Following the victory, he pointed to the commitment of the entire roster and a coaching staff devoted to its players—a collective effort months and years in the making. Offensive Coordinator That commitment had carried Jeff Hand received the 2025 Broyles Award the Tigers through another for excellence as an outstanding regular season and a assistant coach. dramatic playoff run, including a 49-48 semifinal victory over top-seeded Lafayette Christian Academy, before sending Dunham back to the Superdome with another opportunity to play for a title.
The Tigers take the field at Caesars Superdome on December 11.
that prompted East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards to issue a special proclamation honoring the team. On Dec. 15, students, faculty, families, and friends packed Dunham's competition gym for a campus-wide Champions Celebration, where Mayor Edwards joined the festivities and presented the proclamation recognizing the Tigers' historic accomplishment. The celebration offered a fitting final chapter to a season built on perseverance. For the seniors who helped build the program, the underclassmen who will carry it forward, the coaches who guided them, and the Dunham community that cheered them on, the championship represented the culmination of years of work, sacrifice, and belief. More than two decades after the 2004 Tigers raised Dunham's first state championship trophy, a new generation has added its name to school history.
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Baseball The Tigers captured the District 8-2A Championship and advanced to the LHSAA Division III Select State Semifinals for the second consecutive season. Dunham swept Lafayette Christian in the regional round and Calvary Baptist in the quarterfinals before concluding its postseason run against Newman. Jackson Peyton ’27 led the Tigers at the plate, earning First Team All-State honors and recognition as District MVP, while Gavin Blanton ’26 received Honorable Mention All-State recognition. Nine Tigers earned First Team All-District honors, with five more selected to the Second Team (see list on p. 29). Carter Chapman ’26, Grant Mercer ’26, and Cole Richter ’26 also earned Academic All-State honors, capping another successful season for a baseball program that has established itself as a consistent postseason contender.
Boys Basketball The Tigers completed another outstanding season,
finishing 22-4, capturing their third consecutive District 8-2A Championship, and advancing to the LHSAA Final Four for the fourth straight year. Although the Tigers came up short in the final moments of the semifinal game against Metairie Park Country Day, the season was one marked by significant milestones and individual achievements. Coach Chad Myers ’97 earned his 350th career victory and was named All-District Coach of the Year. AJ Olivier ’26 and Elijah Haven ’27 each surpassed 1,000 career points and received First Team All-State recognition along with Jarvis Washington ’26 who received All-State Honorable Mention. Olivier was named District MVP, Haven earned District Defensive Co-MVP honors, and Washington was selected as Sportsline Player of the Year. Olivier also capped his senior season with an appearance in the LHSBCA All-Star Game. Several Tigers also earned All-Metro and All-District honors (see list on page 29).
Girls Soccer Under first-year Head Coach Meghan Vandal, a young Lady Tigers squad earned a berth in the state playoffs. All-District First Team honors went to Megan Harman ’26, Alexis Lewis ’26, and Ryen Lasseigne ’29, who was also named All-District New-comer of the Year. Addie Badinger ’30, Reese Romig ’30, and Annelise Scardina ’26 received All-District Honorable Mention, and Maddie Boudreaux ’26, Ella Bremer ’26, and Lewis received Academic All-State honors.
Powerlifting Congratulations to the powerlifting team for wrapping up a
tremendous season. In just the second full year of competition, four Tiger lifters finished in the top 10 at the state meet. On the boys side, Eliot Trahan ’26 finished sixth overall and Raymond Dragseth ’26 finished 10th overall in the respective weight classes. On the girls side, Londyn Thibodeaux ’26, who earned Academic All-State honors, and Lila Grace Gisclair ’30 each finished ninth in their divisions. 24
Cross Country The boys cross country team finished in
third place at the state meet in Natchitoches led by led by Cooper Carnaggio ’28, Tripp Edgerton ’29, David Owens ’28, Skylar Wood ’28, and David Owens ’28. The girls team made program history with their best finish in program history by placing eighth, with Maddie Boudreaux ’26, Charlotte Chadha ’30, Gracie McIlwain ’29, and Maggie Yarborough ’27 placing in the top 60 of qualifying team runners. Congratulations to Maddie for her selection to the Academic-All-State team.
Boys Soccer A senior-led Tigers squad, anchored by Andrew
Bardwell ’26 and Gavin Byrd ’26 qualified for the state playoffs. All-District First Team honors went to Bardwell, Julian Broussard ’26, Gavin Byrd ’26, Max Dixon ’28, Holden Faust ’27, and Brendan Morel ’26 who also received recognition as the All-District Defensive Player of the Year. Russell Forsthoff ’27, Brant Gisclair ’29, Evan Isaminger ’27, and Bennett Lasseigne ’26 received All-District Second Team honors while Bardwell, Andrew Gibbons ’26, and Samuel McCullough ’26 were named to the Academic All-State Team.
Girls Basketball The Lady Tigers finished as district runner-
up and advanced to the playoffs, driven by the leadership of Stella Turner ’26 and standout performances from Joanie Bernhardt ’28 and Bree Mills ’27. Along the way, Dunham posted a season-high 73 points in a victory over Northeast and closed the season with a hard-fought, 44-40 loss to D’Arbonne Woods in the Division III Select regional round. All-District First Team honors went to Bernhardt and Mills, while Turner received Honorable Mention.
Golf The boys golf team finished as the Division III State Runner-
Up. Owen Lejeune ’30 led the way by carding a 68 for the round, ultimately leading to his individual runner-up performance. Billy Van Buzzell ’28, Samuel McCullough ’26, and David Scott Rainwater ’28 rounded out the top four for the Tigers in the state tournament. Buzzell, Lejeune, and Rainwater earned All-Metro honors along with McCullough who was al-so named Academic All-State. The girls team, led by Gracie McIlwain ’29 and Kate Williams ’26— the individual winner at Webb Memorial earlier in the season— fielded their first full roster in 12 years under the direction of Coach Travis Myers ’17.
Cheer Thank you to Coach Bekah Myers and our
Dunham cheerleaders for their unwavering support for our Tiger athletes!
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Softball Coach Jeff Hand and the Lady Tigers reclaimed the Swimming Tiger swimmers performed well at the state meet
where the girls team finished in fifth place, with Gracie McIlwain ’29 recording four Top-4 individual finishes. The boys team finished in third place, highlighted by Hayden Cowen ’28, who won the 50 Free Individual and anchored the first-place 200 Relay joined by teammates Finn Fontenot ’26, Caleb Heinlein ’28, and Lucian Pham ’27. Congratulations to Finn for being se-lected as a member of the Academic All-State team.
District 8-2A title for the first time since 2023, defeating Episcopal 18-1 to secure the championship win. Presleigh Hand ’26 delivered a dominant performance in the title-clinching victory, striking out seven, while Catherine Ashworth ’27 went 3-for-3 with six RBIs. Presleigh Hand was named District MVP, and Coach Hand earned District Coach of the Year honors. Ashworth, Hand, Anna McIlwain ’26, and Lynsey Washington ’27 earned First Team All-District recognition, while Ellie Dowling ’26 was named to the Second Team. Dowling, Madi Jones ’26, McIlwain, and Samantha Talbot ’26 also earned Academic All-State honors.
Volleyball Completing another strong season, the Lady Tennis Congratulations to the boys and girls tennis teams for
fantastic seasons. Chris Olivier ’27 and Lucian Pham ’27 advanced to the regional championship in doubles and qualified for the state tournament along with the girls doubles team of Josephine Johnston ’28 and Elizabeth Ortiz ’29 who were regional semifinalists. Other Tigers who qualified for the state tournament were Bella Dupont ’27 (singles), Parker Allee ’27 (singles), and Cooper Eenigenburg ’28 and Bennett Lasseigne ’26 (doubles). Olivier, Pham, Johnston, and Ortiz received All-Metro recognition while Campbell Banks ’26 and Lasseigne received Academic All-State honors. 26
Tigers claimed the District Championship and headed into the state tournament at the Cajundome as the #1 seed. After defeating Notre Dame in the quarterfinals and John Curtis in the semifinals, the team faced Isidore Newman in the Division IV State Championship. After a hard-fought battle, the team brought home the runner-up trophy for the second consecutive year, led by All-State selections Zadi Huggins ’27, Katherine McDonald ’27, Kennedi Owens ’27, and Isa Richardson ’26. In post season, Coach Meagan Herrington was named All-District Coach of the Year; Kennedi Owens was named All-District Defensive MVP; and Katherine McDonald was named All-District Offensive MVP and earned AVCA All-American Honorable Mention. Members of this outstanding team also garnered numerous selections to the All-Metro and All-District Teams (see list on p. 29).
2025–2026 ATHLE TIC AWA R DS FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Presleigh Hand ’26 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Eliot Trahan ’26 SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD Anna McIlwain ’26 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Trevor Haman ’25
MVP AWARDS
Wrestling The small but might wresting team wrapped up a
tremendous season in Shreveport where Eliot Trahan ’26 claimed the Division III State Championship in the 190 lb. weight class. With just three wrestlers competing, the Tigers battled hard and represented the school well. Hays Knight ’28 finished in third place in his class while Kyle Guidroz ’28 won a consolation match in his class. Earlier in the season, Eliot, who is the fifth wrestler in school history to win a state championship, was runner up in the 190-lb. weight class at the City Championship held at Catholic High. Eliot also received Academic All-State honors.
Brooklyn Gremillion ’27, Baseball A.J. Olivier ’26, Boys Basketball Joanie Bernhardt ’26, Girls Basketball Cooper Carnaggio ’28, Boys Cross Country Gracie McIlwain ’29, Girls Cross Country Elijah Haven ’27, Football Eliot Trahan ’26, Football Owen Lejeune ’30, Boys Golf Gracie McIlwain ’29, Girls Golf Eliot Trahan ’26, Powerlifting Andrew Bardwell ’26, Boys Soccer Reese Romig ’29, Girls Soccer Lynsey Washington ’26, Softball Hayden Cowen ’27, Boys Swimming Gracie McIlwain ’29, Girls Swimming Chris Olivier ’27, Boys Tennis Josephine Johnston ’28, Girls Tennis Beckett Wilson ’28, Boys Track and Field Zadi Huggins ’27, Girls Track and Field Zadi Huggins ’27, Volleyball Katherine McDonald ’27, Volleyball Eliot Trahan ’26, Wrestling
COACH’S AWARDS
Ryder Greene ’28, Baseball Gavin Blanton ’26, Boys Basketball Jarvis Washington ’26, Boys Basketball Bree Mills ’27, Girls Basketball
Caleb Heinlein ’28, Boys Cross Country Maggie Yarborough ’27, Girls Cross Country Colin Pecue ’26, Football David Scott Rainwater ’28, Boys Golf Chayse Starnes ’28, Girls Golf David Owens ’28, Powerlifting Gavin Byrd ’26, Boys Soccer Maddie Boudreaux ’26, Girls Soccer Catherine Ashworth ’27, Softball Caleb Heinlein ’28, Boys Swimming Peyton Murray ’28, Girls Swimming Bennett Lasseigne ’26, Boys Tennis Bella Dupont ’26, Girls Tennis Ryan Leach ’29, Boys Track and Field Anna Claire Williams ’27, Girls Track and Field Isa Richardson ’26, Volleyball Hays Knight ’28, Wrestling
TIGER TRADITION AWARDS
Gavin Blanton ’26, Baseball Elijah Haven ’27, Boys Basketball Stella Turner ’26, Girls Basketball David Owens ’28, Boys Cross Country Maddie Boudreaux ’26, Girls Cross Country Trevor Haman ’26, Football Samuel McCullough ’26, Boys Golf Kate Williams ’26, Girls Golf Londyn Thibodeaux ’26, Powerlifting Russell Forstoff ’28, Boys Soccer Megan Harman ’26, Girls Soccer Presleigh Hand ’26, Softball Anna McIlwain ’26, Softball Finn Fontenot ’26, Boys Swimming Avery Tucker ’26, Girls Swimming Lucian Pham ’27, Boys Tennis Elizabeth Ortiz ’29, Girls Tennis Trevor Haman ’26, Boys Track and Field Maddie Boudreaux ’26, Girls Track and Field Kennedi Owens ’27, Volleyball Eliot Trahan ’26, Wrestling
Track & Field At the regional track and field meet, Trevor
Haman ’26, Richard Montgomery, Jr. ’26, Reed Williams ’30, and Beckett Wilson ’28, claimed the championship title in the 4x100 relay while Zadi Huggins ’27 and Summer Slaton ’28 each finished as runnerup in their individual events. In all, 14 track and field athletes qualified for the state meet where the Haman, Montgomery, Williams, and Wilson, earned state runner-up honors in the 4x100 Relay, and Joanie Bernhardt ’28, Anna Claire Williams ’27, Madeline Boudreaux ’26, and Maggie Yarborough ’27 took third place in the 4x800 relay. Boudreaux, Haman, and Colin Pecue ’26 were named Academic All-State. F a l l 2 0 2 6 | T I G E R R O A R | Annual Re p ort 2 02 5 – 2 02 6 | 2 7
2025–2026 AT HLE T IC S H O N OR S BASEBALL DISTRICT CHAMPIONS All-District Coach of the Year Hayden Jennings Academic All-State Carter Chapman ’26 Grant Mercer ’26 Cole Richter ’26 All-State Jackson Peyton ’27, 1st Team Gavin Blanton ’26, Honorable Mention All-District MVP Jackson Peyton ’27 All-District 1st Team Carter Chapman ’26 Brannon Cohn ’27 Ryder Greene ’28 Brooklyn Gremillion ’27 Dagen McMorris ’27 Jackson Peyton ’26 Cole Richter ’26 Tyler Sotile ’26 Braden Sullivan ’27 All-District 2nd Team Reid Baron ’26 Gavin Blanton ’26 Kaden Mayers ’27 Grant Mercer ’26 Jackson Temple ’28
BOYS BASKETBALL DISTRICT CHAMPIONS All-District Coach of the Year Chad Myers ’97 Sportsline Player of the Year Jarvis Washington ’26 All-State 1st Team Elijah Haven ’27 AJ Olivier ’26 All-State Honorable Mention Jarvis Washington ’26 All-Metro 1st Team Elijah Haven ’27 AJ Olivier ’26 All-District MVP AJ Olivier ’26 All-District MVP Defensive Co-MVP Elijah Haven ’27
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All-District 1st Team Gavin Blanton ’26 Elijah Haven ’27 AJ Olivier ’26 Jarvis Washington ’26 All-District Honorable Mention Charlie Myers ’27 Khris Thomas ’26 Aldren Thornton ’26
GIRLS BASKETBALL All-District 1st Team Joanie Bernhardt ’28 Bree Mills ’27 All-District Honorable Mention Stella Turner ’26
CROSS COUNTRY Academic All-State Maddie Boudreaux ’26
FOOTBALL LHSAA DIVISION III SELECT STATE CHAMPIONS Advocate Star of Stars Boys Coach of the Year All-District Coach of the Year All-Metro Coach of the Year All-State Coach of the Year Geaux Preps Coach of the Year Neil Weiner LFCA 2025 Broyles Award Jeff Hand Advocate Star of Stars Boys Athlete of the Year Advocate Star of Stars Football Star of the Year Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year LHSAA Division III Select State Championship Outstanding Player Louisiana Farm Bureau/ LSWA Mr. Football Award Max Preps Football Player of the Year All-State Offensive MVP All-State Quarterback All-Metro Outstanding Offensive Player All-District Offensive MVP Elijah Haven ’27
All-State Outstanding Offensive Player All-Metro Outstanding Offensive Player All-District Defensive MVP Eliot Trahan ’26 Academic All-State Andrew Bardwell ’26 Gavin Byrd ’26 Christian Comeaux ’26 Trevor Haman ’26 Colin Pecue ’26 Eliot Trahan ’26 All-State 1st Team Christian Comeaux ’26 Trevor Haman ’26 Elijah Haven ’27 Eliot Trahan ’26 Jarvis Washington ’26 All-Metro Offensive MVP Elijah Haven ’27 All-Metro Christian Comeaux ’26 Trevor Haman ’26 Elijah Haven ’27 Eliot Trahan ’26 Jarvis Washington ’26 All-District 1st Team Andrew Bardwell ’26 Richard Bonneval ’27 Gavin Byrd ’26 Christian Comeaux ’26 Raymond Dragseth ’26 Trevor Haman ’26 Elijah Haven ’27 Richard Montgomery ’26 Charlie Myers ’27 Eliot Trahan ’26 Jarvis Washington ’26 Reed Williams ’30 All-District 2nd Team Will Dantin ’27 Jarone Harris ’26 Milo Johnston ’27 Luke Kimble ’27 Joshua Lazard ’26 Tedrick Mills ’29 Richard Montgomery ’26 Colin Pecue ’26 Tyler Sotile ’26 Khris Thomas ’26 All-District Honorable Mention James Johnson ’27 Myles Taylor ’28
BOYS GOLF
SOFTBALL
DIVISION III STATE
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
RUNNER-UP Individual Division III State Runner-Up Owen Lejeune ’30
All-District Coach of the Year Jeff Hand
Academic All-State Samuel McCullough ’26 All-Metro Billy Van Buzzell ’31 Owen Lejeune ’30 Samuel McCullough ’26 David Scott Rainwater ’28
POWERLIFTING
Academic All-State Londyn Thibodeaux ’26
BOYS SOCCER Academic All-State Andrew Bardwell ’26 Andrew Gibbons ’26 Samuel McCullough ’26 All-District Defensiv Player of the Year Brendan Morel ’26 All-District 1st Team Andrew Bardwell ’26 Julian Broussard ’26 Gavin Byrd ’26 Max Dixon ’28 Holden Faust ’27 Brendan Morel ’26 All-District 2nd Team Russell Forsthoff ’27 Brant Gisclair ’29 Evan Isaminger ’27 Bennett Lasseigne '26
GIRLS SOCCER
Academic All-State Maddie Boudreaux ’26 Ella Bremer ’26 Alexa Lewis ’26 All-District Newcomer of the Year Ryen Lasseigne ’29 All-District 1st Team Megan Harman ’26 Ryen Lasseigne ’29 Alexa Lewis ’26 All-District Honorable Mention Addie Badinger ’30 Reese Romig ’30 Annelise Scardina ’26
Academic All-State Ellie Dowling ’26 Madi Jones ’26 Anna McIlwain ’26 Samantha Talbot ’26 All-District MVP Presleigh Hand ’26 All-District 1st Team Catherine Ashworth ’27 Presleigh Hand ’26 Anna McIlwain ’26 Lynsey Washington ’27 All-District 2nd Team Ellie Dowling ’26 Faith Gardner ’28
SWIMMING 200 Relay State Champions Hayden Cowen ’27 Finn Fontenot ’26 Caleb Heinlein ’28 Lucian Pham ’27 50 Free Individual State Champion Hayden Cowen ’27 200 Medley Relay State Runner-Up Hayden Cowen ’27 Finn Fontenot ’26 Caleb Heinlein ’28 Jack McKearn ’27 100 Free State Runner-Up Hayden Cowen ’27 500 Free State Runner-Up Finn Fontentot ’26 100 Breaststroke State Runner-Up Gracie McIlwain ’29 Academic All-State Finn Fontenot ’26
TENNIS Academic All-State Campbell Banks ’26 Bennett Lasseigne ’26 All-Metro Doubles Team Chris Olivier ’27 Lucian Pham ’27 Josphine Johnston ’28 Elizabeth Ortiz ’29
A thletics
CLASS OF 2026 COLLEGIATE ATHLETES
CONGRATULATIONS to twelve incredible student athletes who committed to continue their athletic journeys at the collegiate level.
Reid Baron Louisiana Christian | Baseball
Gavin Blanton Gulf Coast State College | Baseball
Trevor Haman McNeese State | Football
Joshua Lazard Millsaps | Baseball
Richard Montgomery, Jr. Tyler Junior College | Football
AJ Olivier Georgetown | Basketball
Colin Pecue | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Football
Isa Richardson Abilene Christian | Volleyball
Amyri Robinson CSU Bakersfield | Volleyball
Khris Thomas Tyler Junior College | Football
Eliot Trahan U.S. Naval Academy | Football
Jarvis Washington | University of South Alabama | Football
TRACK AND FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
Boys 4 x 100 M Relay State Runner-Up Trevor Haman ’26 Richard Montgomery ’26 Reed Williams ’30 Beckett Wilson ’28
LHSAA DIVISION IV STATE RUNNER-UP DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
Academic All-State Maddie Boudreaux ’26 Trevor Haman ’26 Colin Pecue ’26
All-District Coach of the Year Meagan Herrington AVCA All-American Honorable Mention Katherine McDonald ’27
All-State 1st Team Zadi Huggins ’27 Katherine McDonald ’27 Kennedi Owens ’27 Isa Richardson ’26 All-Metro 1st Team Zadi Huggins ’27 Katherine McDonald ’27 Kennedi Owens ’27 All-District MVP - Defense Kennedi Owens ’27
All-District MVP - Offense Katherine McDonald ’27 All-District 1st Team Zadi Huggins ’27 Kenzie Llewellyn ’27 Katherine McDonald ’27 Bree Mills ’27 Kennedi Owens ’27 Isa Richardson ’26 Amyri Robinson ’26 Lynsey Washington ’27
All-District Honorabl Mention Catelynn Cardenas ’27 Ryli Huggins ’29
WRESTLING LHSAA DIVISION III STATE CHAMPION, 190 LB. CLASS Eliot Trahan ’26 Academic All-State Eliot Trahan ’26
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Fiddler on the Roof
F I N E A R TS
Theatre
The Upper School spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof, transported audiences to the village of Anatevka, where Tevye, a devoted father and man of tradition, navigates changing times as his daughters challenge long-held customs, testing his faith, family bonds, and beliefs in this beloved story of love, resilience, and community.
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CHOIR Congratulations to Ryan Hanrahan and the Upper
School Honor Choir (shown performing at Founders Dinner) on receiving and excellent rating at the District 4 Large Ensemble Choir Festival.
BAND The Upper School Cardinal and
Silver Band, directed by David Gambino, received an excellent rating at last spring’s District Festival in Zachary, La.
DANCE Members of the Upper School dance class perform at the Fine Arts Festival.
2025-2026 HONORS BAND SELECTIONS District 4 Honor Band Aiden Fee ’26 Joshua McIlwain ’26 Agatha Schellack ’27 Lennox Young ’28 District 4 Honor Jazz Band Gracie McIlwain ’29
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FINE
Arts
V I S UA L A R TS • DA N C E • M U S I C
ART Ana Joy Hollingshaus ’40
and Walker Crowdus ’40 welcomed spring with butterfly paintings.
ART Original artwork by Shelby JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONSERVATION AND DESIGN PROGRAM ART CONTEST Eleanor McCullough ’29 – First Place Avery Biel ’29 – Honorable Mention Mae Prather ’29 – Honorable Mention
Roux ’27 was selected for the Baton Rouge Gallery Real-Life Experience Juried Exhibit in April.
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Faith and Service PASSION WEEK “Love Well” based on Mark 12:30-31 served as the theme for Passion Week last spring. In church history, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter has been identified as Jesus’ passion week, the utmost expression of His love and mercy. Each year, the Dunham community comes together for a week of intentional worship, reflection, and prayer.
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS Upper School MAC students volunteered at the Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis tournament last spring by serving food and drinks to players, coaches, officials, and guests. Pictured with tournament staff are (front row, from left) Oliver Prats ’28, Katie Brasell ’29, Audrey Ellis ’27, Sophia Temple ’28, (back row), Elisa Major, Jack Ramsey ’29, Cole Olivier ’26, Cooper Dutruch ’27, Evan Villa ’28, Traci Broussard, and Director of the McKay Academic Center Ashley McIlwain.
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by Jen Allee
The HeartBehind Service
I remember the first time my two sons were truly perplexed. They were seven and five years old, and we were on vacation with dear friends who had an eight-year-old daughter named Madeline. We stopped at a local shop and decided to buy candy for the kids. My boys made their picks and began tearing through the wrapper before even making it back to the car. One of them commented on Madeline’s well-chosen selection and, without hesitation, she offered to share her candy with not only him but his brother also. That was the moment my sons were rendered speechless. I can still picture their faces. With brows furrowed, they wondered why she was willing to give up what little candy she had in her box. She wasn’t even asking for anything in return! They cast in-credulous looks at one another as Madeline sweetly passed her treats out to both of them. Paul tells us in Philippians 2:3-4 to “do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” A true act of service starts with the heart. Sure, we can participate in a service project and distribute canned goods at a food bank or paint a building where troubled
teens can gather after school. But often our motivation is to check a box that we did a good deed or satisfy a service hour requirement. But where is the heart in that? A true act of service is rooted in valuing others above themselves. Unfortunately, human nature has forever pushed against this. Two brothers in the New Testament once tried to convince Jesus to allow them to sit at His right and His left once He came to power. They were convinced He would be king one day, and they wanted to share the space on the platform of the throne. Jesus quickly reminded them, and the remaining ten (very irritated) disciples, that the goal was to serve, not be served (Mark 10:45). And the heart behind our service is a critical part of that. We are told to fix our eyes on Jesus who “for the joy set before him endured the cross…” (Hebrews 12:2). For the joy set before Him. It was out of joy that Jesus served us. And He served us to the point of dying. A true act of service starts with the heart and leads us to joy. Madeline was beaming the day she shared with my sons. Why? Because it was never about the candy. It was always about the opportunity to give it away.
Jen Allee is the author of When Waiting Feels Like Withholding: Trusting God When You Doubt His Goodness. She is a contributing writer for the Life Bible app and serves as a regular columnist and feature writer for Just Between Us magazine. Jen has also been featured in magazines including The Truly Co, A Joyful Life, and Today’s Christian Living. She is the mother of Aaron ’24 and Parker Allee ’27.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Middle School houses donated 192 boxes to Operation Christmas Child last fall.
COMMUNITY
Events
Breakfast with Santa Isaac ’37, Ella ’38, and Ezra Grindol ’40
An Evening with Kari Kampakis The Dunham counseling department hosted bestselling author and podcaster Kari Kampakis at a special parent event in January. Pictured are (from left) Beau Dantin ’04, Elizabeth Butts Singletary ’04, Kari Kampakis, and Elizabeth Robin.
Men’s Steak Night Andy Yarborough, Trey Dixon, Joey Carnaggio, Brent Allain, and Brian Lindenmayer
Grandparents Chapel Lourdes Joseph ’31 and her grandmother, Loretta George
Father-Daughter Dance Stella ’39 and Eric Reimsnyder 36
THE DUNHAM SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2025-2026
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2 02 5 – 2 02 6
Financials
2 0 2 5 -2 02 6 S O U R C E S O F
Revenue
2 02 5 -2 02 6 O P E R AT I N G
Expenses
75% Tuition & Fees
54% Salaries & Benefits
21% Student Auxiliary Services
14% Financial Assistance
1% The Dunham Fund
1% General Administrative
3% Other Income Total Revenue................ $21,876,076 2 02 5 -2 02 6
Giving to Dunham
24% Plant Operations 4% Instructional Support &
Professional Development
3% Debt Service Total Operating Expenses......................................$21,474,121
2025–2026 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Capital Gifts.................................... $ 3,789,256 The Dunham Fund.................. $ 724,705
72% Capital Gifts
Corporate Sponsorship Program.................................... $
357,150
14% The Dunham Fund
Event Fundraisers................... $
214,515
Endowment..................................... $
163,250
7% Corporate Sponsorships 4% Event Fundraisers 3% Endowments
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Total Gifts......................................... $5,248,876
A Record Year of Generosity The 2025-2026 school year was an extraordinary year of generosity at The Dunham School. Thanks to the remarkable support of our parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty and staff, corporate partners, and friends, we raised a record $5,248,879—the most in school history—in support of our students, teachers, programs, and campus. We celebrate this historic year with tremendous joy and gratitude. Together, the Dunham community: • Successfully met a $1 million challenge gift; • Completed the Derek Stingley Jr. Practice Field; • Completed Phase II of the Carpenter-Randall Science Center upgrades; • Topped $1.8 million in commitments for the Rollins Family Dining Hall expansion; • Raised nearly $725,000 for the Dunham Fund; • Generated more than $357,000 in corporate sponsorships • Reached $14.9 million toward our $16 million 40 & Forever Campaign goal, putting the campaign at 94% funded and on track for completion by the end of the year. Every gift represents a meaningful investment in Dunham’s mission and the students we are privileged to serve.
Thank you!
Brian Dantin ’96
Blair Gremillion Chair John D’Angelo Brian Dantin ’96 Jon Eenigenburg Tory Johnson Corbin Ladner Melissa Mann Rolfe McCollister Julio Melara Kori Murray Carli Nesheiwat Trey Prats Scott Quirk Sophia Riley Preston Thompson Tracy Hatcher Uhl ’99
RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS
Blair Gremillion, Board Chair
2025-2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Steve Eagleton Ex officio
Carli Nesheiwat
DEVELOPMENT STAFF Kelly DeRossette Director of Development
Nancy Little Director of Alumni and Corporate Fundraising
Ciara Martin, CRFE Development Officer Major Gifts
Madison Douglas Corbin Ladner
Annual Giving Coordinator
Sophia Riley
It is our honor to recognize retiring board members Brian Dantin ’06, Blair Gremillion, Corbin Ladner, Carli Nesheiwat, and Sophia Riley for their years of service to The Dunham School. We thank them for their dedication to our students, faculty, and staff. Each gift made to The Dunham School is an investment in excellence and makes a difference in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff. This report lists gifts received between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our donor lists. Should you discover an error, please accept our sincerest apologies and notify our development office at 225-767-7097 ext. 387.
Ashley Istre Special Events Coordinator
Christen Blanchard Assistant to the Head of School & Database Manager
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FOUNDERS DINNER 2026 The Dunham Schol honored 2026 distinguished award recipients Chereé and Danny Brown, Edmond Davis ’99, and Brandi Faulk at the Founders Dinner on April 25. The evening also paid tribute to the Dunham’s founders, former and current trustees, milestone donors, volunteers, and 2026 Liz Peters Master Teacher Sandra Serio. The Founders Dinner is an annual event designed to celebrate God’s faithfulness and express gratitude to members of the Dunham community for their continued support. Clockwise from top left: Will Adams, Bonnie Adams, Bailey Adams ’27; Mary Theriot, Scott Bardwell ’91, and Deedra LaPlace; Patti Peters Albin ’92 and Ronald Albin ’94; Lisa and Chuck Jarreau; Stephanie and Jon Jordan; Carli Neishewat, Sophia Riley, and Blair Gremillion; Marguerite Scardina and Leslie Bostick; Caroline and Luke Breard
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Clockwise from top left: Linda and Gary Spear, Kathy and Steve Lagarde; Freddy Michaelson, Mary Tabb, Sally and Johnny Koch; Chris and Tara Gendusa; Allyson Jones Hingle ’92 and Kim Burns; John Stewart Coast ’90 and Kristy Coast, and Bill and Cherie Peters; Michelle Pricer and Becket Pricer ’21; Cindy Jorgenson, Jill Myers Williams ’01, and Kyle Williams
Thank you for your support!
2026 KATHARINE O. DUNHAM PHILANTHROPY AWARD
Chereé and Danny Brown
Chereé and Danny Brown with Head of School Steve Eagleton
Since joining the Dunham community in the 1990s, Chereé and Danny Brown have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the school’s mission through service, community engagement, and philanthropy. Echoing the interests of their children, Haleigh and Brycen ’18, the Brown’s early areas of involvement included athletics, academics, and the arts. Whether it was through Pawbackers, Partners in the Arts, annual giving, or capital campaigns, Chereé and Danny were always willing to meet any needs brought to their attention. Understanding the critical need for campus improvements and program enhancements, the Browns were generous supporters of the Cord of Three Strands Campaign. The success of that campaign helped transform the school’s academic, arts, and athletic programs, ultimately creating more opportunities for students and
expanding Dunham’s footprint in the larger community. Perhaps the greatest testament to the couple’s support is their naming of the Brown-Holt Chapel Arts Center, a showpiece that continues to serve as the heart of the Dunham campus. Home to beautiful fine arts and worship spaces, the building has been the setting for countless theater productions, chapel services, and special events like Grandparents Day and Veterans Chapel, and has even opened its doors as the foundational meeting space for two local churches. Within its walls, God is praised daily, and, most importantly, lives are dedicated to Christ. Without the support, dedication, and faith of Chereé and Danny Brown, it is difficult to imagine what our campus would look like today. It is our honor and privilege to recognize them as the 2026 recipients of the Katharine O. Dunham Philanthropy Award.
The Katharine O. Dunham Philanthropy Award was established to recognize donors who have demonstrated, through direct financial support, outstanding charitable responsibility and whose generosity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles at The Dunham School. Motivated and dedicated to seeing The Dunham School succeed, they have championed fundraising for the school. Recipients exemplify the same heart of giving demonstrated by Mrs. Dunham, a heart of thoughtfulness and sacrifice grounded in a desire to see The Dunham School’s mission endure. 42
2026 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD
Edmond Davis ’99
Kayce and Edmond Davis ’99 with their children, Makayla, Makenzie, Mariah, and Malachi
Edmond Davis ’99 credits "The Dunham Family" with playing a pivotal role in shaping his personal, professional, and philanthropic life. Through the welcoming homes of families like the Myers and others within the Dunham community, Edmond experienced firsthand what it looked like to live out the love of Christ in the daily rhythms of life. It was in those homes and those relationships that a foundational truth began to take root in him: that we are blessed to be a blessing. That truth was not just spoken. It was modeled. The Dunham faculty who shaped him, including Kay Broussard, Gloria Green, Prudy Moreland, Ellen Frazier, Coach Steve Turner, Mike Jenkins, and J.P. Piper, left a lasting mark. Before Edmond fully understood who he was or what he was capable of, they did. They spoke life into his potential. They planted seeds of encouragement and saw in him what the Lord had already destined for him, even when Edmond himself could not yet see it. He recalls that Dunham was the first place he heard a teacher speak life over a student's future, and those words became anchors he would carry for decades. He went on to play basketball at LSU as a walk-on before transferring to Wofford College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. His first role in
healthcare brought him to Oklahoma, a temporary stop, or so he thought. Twenty years later, Oklahoma is still home. In 2025, Edmond was named chief commercial and strategy officer at RevelAi Health, a healthcare AI company that provides health systems with regulatory-informed digital infrastructure for value-based care outcomes. For Edmond, success was never about the destination. It has always been about the journey of growing into the best version of himself and living a life anchored in his family's core values: faith, family, and legacy. As his professional life flourished, God placed a vision on his heart to help others do the same. In 2022, he published Activate Your Words: 10 Steps to Revitalize Your Life by Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, a practical guide built on the conviction that the words we speak daily have the power to awaken us to our true identity and the lives we are destined to live. Edmond is also the founder of AYW, a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating professional and personal growth in others. Edmond resides in Oklahoma with his wife, Kayce, and their four joys, Makayla, Makenzie, Mariah, and Malachi. It is our honor to recognize him as our 2026 Distinguished Alumnus for his professional success in the healthcare industry and his service to others.
The Distinguished Alumna Award recognizes a graduate who has made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the mission and legacy of The Dunham School. F a l l 2 0 2 6 | T I G E R R O A R | Annual R e p ort 2 02 5 – 2 02 6 | 4 3
Brandi and Sheldon Faulk with Head of School Steve Eagleton
2026 TABB FAMILY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Brandi Faulk For more than a decade, Brandi Faulk has modeled what it means to be a true servant leader. When Brandi and her husband, Sheldon, chose Dunham for their son, Julian ’24, they knew they wanted to be actively involved in the life of the school. Brandi honored that charge immediately, bringing her unparalleled organizational talents and vibrant energy to her volunteer efforts. Through the years, Brandi served on numerous volunteer committees, most notably Pawbackers and Parent Ambassadors. On Pawbackers, Brandi took the initiative to transform the concession stands, implementing a unified, streamlined process that
remains the foundation of our current structure. While supporting the admissions office as a parent ambassador, she was a devoted champion of The Dunham School, directly influencing the enrollment of new families with her genuine love for the community. Through the gift of her time and talent to Jubilee, Pawbackers, DPA, Parent Ambassadors, Carnival, and much more, Brandi’s service has been constant, joyful, and transformative. We are honored to present her with the 2026 Tabb Family Distinguished Service Award.
The Tabb Family Distinguished Service Award recognizes and celebrates an outstanding volunteer who has gone above and beyond by using his or her time and talents to better The Dunham School. So many volunteers have made such an amazing impact on our community but perhaps none more so than Mary and Donald Tabb. Without their influence, prayers, sacrifice, and determination, The Dunham School would not be here today. 44
Sandra Serio Named Liz Peters Master Teacher
Sandra Serio (center) was recognized as the 2026 Liz Peters Master Teacher at the Founders Dinner in April. She is picture with Bill Peters, Ellie Dowling ’26, Lower School Head and Dean of Faculty Deedra LaPlace, and Head of School Steve Eagleton.
For SANDRA SERIO, teaching begins with knowing the child in front of her—understanding that student’s strengths, recognizing the challenges, and believing wholeheartedly in what he or she can achieve. It is an approach that has defined her 14 years of service to The Dunham School and earned her recognition as the 2026 Liz Peters Master Teacher, an award bestowed annually to a Dunham faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching. As a Lower School compensation teacher, Mrs. Serio demonstrates a deep understanding that no two students learn the same way. She takes the time to discover what each child needs to thrive, then thoughtfully creates individualized pathways for growth. Nurturing and compassionate while also firm and focused, she challenges students to reach beyond what they may have believed possible. Her expectations are high for a simple reason: She believes deeply in their potential. That commitment extends to the families she serves. By building strong relationships with parents and working closely
with colleagues, Mrs. Serio surrounds her students with a team invested in their success. Her unwavering faith and genuine love for children are evident in the care, patience, and purpose she brings to those relationships each day. Her influence reaches well beyond her own classroom. Throughout her tenure at Dunham, Mrs. Serio has served as a lead teacher and generously mentored new teachers and support staff. A thoughtful and collaborative colleague, she readily partners with others to develop student-centered plans that help children succeed. Whether encouraging a student through a difficult task, celebrating a hard-earned milestone, supporting a family, or guiding a fellow educator, Mrs. Serio leads through service. Her impact can be seen not only in what her students accomplish, but also in the confidence they gain along the way. Through her faith, compassion, and steadfast belief in every child’s God-given potential, Sandra Serio exemplifies the heart of a Master Teacher and the lasting difference one exceptional educator can make.
Million-Dollar Milestone Within Reach: $125,000 Challenge Gift Announced Since its establishment in 2008, the Liz Peters Master Teacher Endowment has demonstrated the lasting impact endowment giving can have by supporting exceptional teaching. Now valued at more than $750,000, the fund is poised to become the first in school history to surpass $1,000,000. Leading the way is a generous donor who has offered a $125,000 challenge gift, matching contributions dollar for dollar as the fund moves toward this historic milestone. The Dunham community is invited to be part of this next chapter by making a gift to the Liz Peters Master Teacher Endowment. To learn more or make a gift to one of our endowment funds, scan the code, visit our website, or contact Director of Development Kelly DeRossette at kelly.derossette@dunhamschool.org.
Make a gift today!
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Endowment
Gifts to the endowment secure the long-term financial sustainability of The Dunham School, help attract and retain outstanding teachers, and further enhance the quality of education provided to current and future generations of Dunham students.
2025-2026 Endowment Valued at $1,628,708 The Liz Peters Master Teacher Endowment The Liz Peters Master Teacher Endowment was established in 2008 with a generous lead gift from Nanette Noland. The fund provides supplemental income for teachers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and furthers the School’s efforts to attract and retain outstanding teachers. The endowment is named for the late Liz Peters who was one the first teachers hired at The Dunham School and truly exemplified the qualities of a master teacher.
The Al and Mary Gayden Jones Share Dunham Endowment
The Tensey Pricer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2008 by an anonymous donor, the Al and Mary Gayden Jones Share Dunham Scholarship provides tuition assistance to deserving and academically capable students who could not otherwise afford a Dunham education, with preference given to children of single parents and widows in keeping with James 1:27.
The Tensey Pricer Memorial Scholarship was established in 2024 to honor the life of Mr. Tensey Pricer and to acknowledge a student who demonstrates empathetic listening, selfless service, a desire to foster strong peer relationships, and a godly character that is evident to all. Like Tensey Pricer, this student exhibits the Christlike qualities of humility, compassion, and grace.
The Leah Hipple McKay Academic Services Endowment The Leah Hipple McKay Academic Services Scholarship provides need-based financial assistance to students served by the McKay Academic Center for Excellence. The fund was established in 2017 in memory of the late Leah Hipple McKay who was devoted to helping children on the autism spectrum learn and develop.
The Roy Carnegie Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship Fund The Baton Rouge State Fair established the Roy Carnegie Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship to honor of Mr. Carnegie’s years of volunteer service to the fair, including his tenure on the board of directors. The fund underwrites an annual tuition grant awarded to a Dunham Upper School student who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, leadership, and community service.
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The Two Coins Scholarship Fund Established by Michael and Sharon Jenkins in 2010, the Two Coins Scholarship is awarded to an eighth-grade student who has demonstrated during his or her middle school years the story of the widow’s offerings as described in Mark 12:4144. The recipient of the scholarship is a student who is diligent in his or her academic work, places others before self, and is involved in extracurricular, community service, and church activities.
The Warren J. Wilson Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Endowment The Baton Rouge State Fair established the Warren J. Wilson Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship in 2015 to honor Mr. Wilson’s 40 years of service to the fair. The annual scholarship is awarded to an upper school student who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, leadership and community service.
Leave Your
The Dunham Legacy Society honors donors who have included The Dunham School in their estate plans. Bequests and other planned gifts, including retirement accounts, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance, or gift annuities, help secure the School’s financial sustainability and impact the lives of future generations of students. We encourage you to contact our development office to discuss the options and set up a legacy gift that is most impactful for you and your family. For more information, please visit www.dunham school.org/ plannedgiving or contact Kelly DeRossette at 225-767-7097 at ext. 355 or kelly.derossette@dunhamschool.org. F a l l 2 0 2 6 | T I G E R R O A R | Annual R e p ort 2 02 5 – 2 02 6 | 4 7
40 & FOREVER
Capital
C A M PA I G N
2025-2026 Campaign Contributions Fiscal Sustainability
Program Expansion
$4,522,711
Thank you to the generous donors who contributed to one or more of the 40 & Forever Campaign funds last year, including The Building and Campus Improvement Fund, The Dunham Fund, and our Scholarship Endowment Fund. 40 & FOREVER CAMPAIGN
Faculty Support and Development
New Building/ Capital Projects
PERCENT CAMPAIGN FUNDS GOAL RAISED* FUNDED Cornerstone Fund $5,500,000
$4,754,571
86%
The Building & Campus Improvement Fund $4,500,000
$4,334,156
96%
Scholarship Endowment Fund
$500,000
$330,969
66%
Dunham Legacy Society
$1,000,000
$1,060,000
100%
The Dunham Fund
$4,000,000
$4,000,000**
100%
$500,000
$506,875
100%
$16,000,000
$14,986,571
94%
Unrestricted Campaign Gifts Total
*Amount raised reflects gifts and pledges received as of September 3, 2026. **Based on five-year commitments and projections
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Derek Stingley Jr. Field Complete The Dunham School is excited to announce the completion of the Derek Stingley Jr. Field, a new turf practice field. Made possible thanks to a generous lead gift from 2019 Dunham graduate Derek Stingley, Jr., the new field includes a state-of-the-art synthetic playing surface, enhanced drainage systems, and dedicated space for football, PE classes, and other athletic training needs, providing student-athletes with a premier environment for yearround development. “We are thrilled to receive the largest single alumni donation in school history to complete this project and name the Derek Stingley Jr. Field. Derek is not only an incredible athlete who is setting records in the NFL, he is an amazing young man who made The Dunham School a better place when he was a student-athlete here. Through this gift, he will continue to be a difference maker for our students, our school, and our athletic program,” said Head of School Steve Eagleton. Dunham Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Neil Weiner concurred, saying “Great players leave an impact on the game, but the greatest leave something behind for others. Derek Stingley’s legacy will now live not only in what he accomplished on the field, but in the field he’s provided for every Tiger who follows.” As a Dunham Tiger, Derek established himself as one of the nation’s top high school players by excelling as a defensive back, wide receiver, and return specialist. His outstanding performance in his senior season earned him 2018 Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year honors, recognition as a National Player of the Year finalist, and a selection to the prestigious U.S. Army All-America Bowl. After signing with LSU, he had an immediate impact as a true freshman on the Tigers’ undefeated 2019 National Championship team. That season, he led the SEC in interceptions and became the first true freshman defensive player in NCAA history to earn Consensus All-American honors. Throughout his collegiate career, he remained one of the nation’s top defensive backs, earning multiple All-American and All-SEC distinctions. Selected third overall in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans, Derek is regarded as one of the league’s elite “shutdown” cornerbacks. A two-time Pro Bowl selection (2024, 2025) and 2024 First-Team All-Pro, he has consistently ranked among the league’s most dominant defenders. In 2025, he signed a record-breaking contract extension, solidifying his role as a cornerstone of the Texans franchise. Reflecting upon his gift to Dunham, Derek said, “I am happy to give back to a place that generously invested in me, providing me with the foundation to embark on my journey as a young man in this world. I am truly fortunate to be in a position to donate and support the school that provided me with the opportunity to grow academically and develop as an athlete.” The Derek Stingley Jr. Field is the third campus improvement project funded by the 40 & Forever Campaign.
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$1,000,000 Challenge Met What began as an extraordinary act of generosity quickly became an extraordinary response from the Dunham community. At the annual Founders Dinner on April 25, Chereé and Danny Brown surprised guests with the announcement of a $1 million matching gift challenge. The Browns pledged to match, dollar for dollar, philanthropic gifts made to the school up to $1 million—an opportunity that would provide significant momentum toward completing the 40 & Forever Campaign. The Dunham community answered the challenge with remarkable enthusiasm. Within a few weeks, the full $1 million match was met. The overwhelming response reflected the generosity and commitment of Dunham families, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, and friends who have supported the school throughout the 40 & Forever Campaign. Together, their gifts brought the campaign closer to its $16 million goal. Longtime Dunham supporters Danny and Chereé Brown The challenge was announced as the Browns were honored as the announce their $1,000,000 challenge gift at the Founders 2026 Katharine O. Dunham Philanthropy Award recipients. Named in Dinner in April. honor of the late Katharine Dunham, the award recognizes individuals whose extraordinary generosity and commitment have made a lasting impact on the school and its students. With their $1 million challenge, this year’s recipients inspired others to join them in investing in Dunham’s future. The success of the challenge represents another milestone for 40 & Forever. Through the philanthropy of the Dunham community, the campaign has provided transformational support for campus improvements, academic programs, faculty, and other priorities that will benefit students today and for generations to come. More than the dollars raised, however, the response to the challenge tells a larger story—one of a community united by gratitude for Dunham’s past and a shared belief in its future. We are deeply grateful to Chereé and Danny Brown for making this remarkable opportunity possible and to every member of the Dunham community who responded with such generosity. Meeting a $1 million challenge is an accomplishment worth celebrating— and a powerful testament to what is possible when the Dunham community comes together.
Phase II Carpenter-Randall Science Center Upgrades Completed Students returned to campus this fall to find newly renovated classrooms in the CarpenterRandall Science Center following the completion of Phase II upgrades over the summer. The project transformed the center’s five remaining science classrooms with new lighting, paint, flooring, and updated tables designed to better accommodate both lecture and laboratory work. Together, these improvements provide more functional, engaging learning environments for Middle and Upper School science students and faculty. Phase II builds upon the classroom renovations completed during the first phase of the Carpenter-Randall Science 50
Center project, creating a cohesive, updated space that supports hands-on exploration, collaboration, and discovery throughout the science curriculum. With all classroom renovations now complete, the upgraded Carpenter-Randall Science Center strengthens Dunham’s commitment to providing exceptional learning environments while also enhancing the school’s science program. Made possible through the generosity of the Dunham community, the completion of Phase II represents another important investment in the educational experience of current and future Tigers.
HONORING THE PAST.
SECURING THE FUTURE. Fundraising initiatives
Help Us Close the Campaign! CHOOSE YOUR AREA OF SUPPORT: DINING HALL EXPANSION $600,000 Needed
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS $170,000 Needed
The final capital project of the campaign will expand our current dining hall and provide exterior enhancements that will impact students, faculty, and staff daily.
Give the gift of a Dunham education! Scholarship endowments allow us to offer more merit-based scholarships and tuition assistance awards to qualifying families.
THE CORNERSTONE FUND $745,000 Needed
Gifts to the Cornerstone Fund will ensure the long-term sustainability of The Dunham School by eliminating debt and helping maintain a competitive tuition structure.
Make Your Final Gift to the Campaign Today. YOU are the difference. To learn more, scan the QR code or visit dunhamschool.org/giving/40-and-forever. Kelly DeRossette | Director of Development | 225-767-7097 ext. 355 | kelly.derossette@dunhamschool.org F a l l 2 0 2 6 | T I G E R R O A R | Annual Re p ort 2 02 5 – 2 02 6 | 5 1
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TOTAL RAISED
$724,705
Gifts benefit Faculty, Scholarship and Tuition Assistance, and Area of Greatest Need
Thank you to our dedicated faculty, volunteers, grandparents, alumni, friends, and strong parent community for their continued support of our students and our school. This year proved once again that when our entire community rallies behind The Dunham Fund, incredible progress happens.
New Donors Overall Parent Participation
Thank you to our faculty and staff for once again being the first group to reach 100% participation.
83%
Donors
137
2,097 Total Gifts
817 $346 Average Gift PARTICIPATION BY GRADE
PK2
52
PK3
PK4
KINDERGARTEN
FOURTH
71%
74%
73%
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
79%
85%
71%
91%
85%
FIFTH
SIXTH
SEVENTH
EIGHTH
84%
83%
95%
80%
NINTH
TENTH
ELEVENTH
TWELFTH
93%
84%
86%
100%
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Event Fundraisers TOTAL RAISED
$214,515
Thank you to our volunteers, corporate sponsors, and the Dunham community for supporting our event fundraisers! Jubilee: $133,710 Carnival: $29,965 Dunham Cup: $28,120 DPA Used Uniform Sales: $6,575 Father Daughter Dance: $5,086 Mother Son Back-to-School Party: $4,231 Breakfast With Santa: $3,882 Paw Perks Rewards: $2,243 Father Son BBQ: $702
2025 DUNHAM CUP GOLF CLASSIC The 2025 Dunham Cup Golf Classic, held at The University Club of Baton Rouge, raised $28,210 for alumni outreach and programming.
JUBILEE 2025 Thanks to the generosity of the Dunham community, Jubilee raised $133,710 in support of the school’s academic, athletic, and fine arts programs.
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Corporate Sponsors TOTAL RAISED
$357,150 Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
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The Dunham School would like to thank our 2025-2026 Corporate Sponsors for their support of our signature fundraising and athletic events. Our Corporate Sponsorship Program gives local businesses the opportunity to partner with our school in a unique way that provides brand exposure across all major Dunham events while positively impacting the lives of our students.
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
CARNIVAL 2026 By supporting the Dunham Carnival, our corporate partners helped us raise $29,965 for our athletic and fine arts programs.
Silver Sponsors
AMP BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Family Training Center | Atlas Dermatology Baton Rouge Printing | Cadence Bank | CB Morgan Equipment and Services Eloise Market & Cakery | Frugé Orthodontics | Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services | Jersey Mike’s Subs on Bluebonnet | Leeson Landscape Care MESH | Oak Point Fresh Market | Off the Hook | Professional Title of Louisiana SAS Orthodontics | Servpro | State Farm/Steve Johnson | The Plantry Café Williamson Eye Center | Woman’s Hospital
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Donors & Sponsors
AC Plastiques USA Andrea Acosta Action Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC Bonnie and Will Adams Elizabeth Adams ’04 Judy and Jim Adare Maggie and Wesley Adolph Advanced Gaming Distributors LLC Al Jones Architects Maura Clark and Vance Albaugh Amy and Dustin Alise ’07 Jen and Dave Allee Allison and Eric Allred Altruist Erin and Sebastian Alvarez American Giving Foundation Joy and Neil Ammentorp AMP BJJ - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brittany Hunter Anders ’02 and Christian Anders ’02 Debbie and Stan Anders Kelly Ashworth Atlas Dermatology Joe Atol Ainsley Jarreau Augustus ’21 and Jase Augustus ’21
Lollie and CJ Aulet Automated Transaction Delivery LLC Whitney and Brandon Badinger Baker Hughes Foundation Whitney and Ryan Ball ’04 Gina and Judson Banks Dadie and Princeton Bardwell 56
Anna Katherine and Scott Bardwell ’91 Bardwell Homes, Inc. Morgan Gremillion Barkas ’09 and Matthew Barkas ’08 Jeanna and Ronnie Baron Celeste and Josh Barrett Dawn and Brian Bateman Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic, LLC Baton Rouge Printing Bobby Beale Chelsea Bearry Richard and Katie Beaugh Ginger and Taylor Bennett Avery and Stefan Benoit Kristin and Sean Bergeron Makeia and Quentin Bergeron Ashley Morgan Bergeson ’05 and Ben Bergeson M.E. Bernhardt Lillie Berns Allison and Timothy Betts Better Pumps & Solutions, LLC Melinda and BJ Biel
Alexis and Joe Biondini Cade Bittner ’04 Caroline and Gary Black ’96 Susan Waters Blackburn ’10 and Jacob Blackburn Christen and Bartt Blanchard Gage Blanchard ’25
Nikole and Brett Blanchard Rebecca Blanchard Brittni Blankenship Sandy and Ricky Blanton Carol Anne and Sidney Blitzer Constance and Raymond Blunt Boardwalk Louisiana Midstream, LLC
Debra Boe Donita Bolden Kristie Bonneval Tigue Bonneval Katie and Will Boston Caroline Boswell ’18 Stacie and John Boswell Candace and Cory Boudreaux Janet and Oscar Boudreaux Bailey and Clinton Bourgeois Brandie and Brandon Bourgeois Mason Bourgeois ’18 Brooke and Jerard Bourque Sherri and Marcus Boyer Betty and Joe Bradshaw Denise Brann Whitney and Lance Brasell Caroline and Luke Breard
Thank you! Rebecca and Rory Breland Kendra and Bryant Bremer Marilyn and Steve Bremer Kandi and Daniel Brewster Billie and Sid Brian Laurin Geheber Brian ’05 and Hayes Brian Lauren Brink Holle and Donald Briskman Nick Brooks ’15 Amy Evans Broussard ’96 and Brady Broussard ’94 Chris Broussard ’89 Traci Broussard Sarah and Jacques Brousseau Chereé and Danny Brown Holly and Paul Brown Lauren and Scott Brown Macie and Tim Brown BRQ Restaurant LLC Brandi and Michael Bruno Diane and James Bruno Stephanie and David Bruno Linda and Kwame Buabeng Beverly and Neil Buckingham Stacey and Joe Bumpus Jenn and Nick Bursavich Tiffinie and Darren Burychka Allegra Butler Whitney Williams and Dantrail Butler ’10 Maia and Thomas Butler Rebecca and Allan Butler Penny and Lucius Butts Kelley and John Buzzell Katrina and Lorenzo Bynum Rachael and Conner Byrd CB Morgan Equipment and Services, LLC Cadence Bank Christal Calcagno Melissa and Patrick Campbell Elizabeth Tadie Canfield ’99 and Blake Canfield Kasey and Sean Cangelosi ’96 Capital South Wealth Management LLC Carla’s Cleaning LLC Jaime and Joey Carnaggio Charlotte Carnes Christy and Chance Carpenter Amanda Butts Carroll ’04 Mary Elizabeth and Tyler Carruth Dana and Mike Cassidy Vince Cataldo Katie and Jared Causey Jane and Robi Chadbourne Amy Springer and Sandeep Chadha Dondra and Thomas Chandler Louise and John Chandler
Kristen and Will Chapman Charles Schwab Dene and Ryan Chenevert Jamie Rabb Choppin ’05 and Neal Choppin ’05 Kim and Joe Christiana Chris’s Specialty Foods Levie and Mike Chustz Beverly and Charlie Clary Denise Clause Adrienne and Lee Clement Jennifer and Robert Clowers Anita and John Coast Kristy and John Stewart Coast ’90 Wendi and Jarred Coates ’88 Jenny and Brian Cohn Christina and Charles Coleman Amy Collins ’05 and Hunter Collins Allison and Jeremy Comeaux Community Management Jess and Patrick Cook Corbin Ladner Custom Homes Ashleigh and Paul Cormier Mona and Dan Cotten CounterspaceBR Donna and Dan Courter Mary Ellen and Russell Courville Haily and Cody Cowen Amy and Justin Craig Suzanne and Bart Crawford Becky and Ricky Creel Samantha and Justin Creel Christie and Marshall Crooks Sheila and Roland Crotwell Madeline Cruz Ana and Tommy Cupples Christy and Luke Cusimano Kathy and John D’Angelo Ashley Baxter D’Aubin ’10 and Joel D’Aubin ’10 DAF 360 Lynn and Dave Daigle Audra and Matthew Daniel Rodlyn and Hank Danos Ellen and Shane Dantin ’05 Katherine Ellard Dantin ’02 and Chase Dantin ’02 Rebekah and Brian Dantin ‘96 Sara and Beau Dantin ’04 Dantin Builders Amrika and Travis Dass Kayce and Edmond Davis ’99 Mandy Day Alyssa Deason ’16 Holly Hidalgo-DeKeyzer and Justin DeKeyzer Elizabeth Dekker and Tarek Alameddine
Paw Perks Raises $2,243 in Corporate Rewards! Thank you to the Dunham community for supporting one or more of the following corporate rewards partner companies.
2025-2026 Paw Perks Donors Box Tops for Education/ General Mills – Community Coffee Company, LLC Ruth and Al Delhomme Candice Dennis Kelly and Raymond DeRossette Beth and Matt DeVille Leigh and Thomas Devillier Rachel and Austin Dier Kieron Dillingham Sherry Dillingham Angel and Chad Dinkel Diversified Healthcare, LLC Jannean and Eric Dixon Meredith and Trey Dixon Renita Dixon Julie Do ’09 and Bryan Do Madison and Matthew Douglas
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Liz and Dustin Dowling Carolyn Dragseth Dreher Family Charitable Fund Judy and David Drinkwater Briana and Deric Dubois Lynn and Casey Duhe Mary and Kevin Duhon Tasheka and Everett Dukes Sandra and Wes Dunaway William Dunphy Erika and Douglas Dupont Jill Dupont Michael Dupont Jamie and Chuck Dupree Jennifer Durham Amy and Dallas Dykes Angi and Steve Eagleton Caden Eagleton ’20 Connor Eagleton ’22 Jessica and Jamon Eddy Shelley and Don Edgerton Caroline and Jon Eenigenburg Jill and Dennis Eenigenburg Jennifer Ellis Lara and Mike Ellis Eloise Market and Cakery Megan Emery and Stephen Emery ’96 Gwen and John Engquist Jennifer and Eric Erikson Marguerite and Leslie Estes Karen Ewing Rebecca and Trey Eyre Fabricated Steel Products Ann Vail and Steven Fair Janet and Nick Fakouri 58
Ben Falgoust ’04 Family of Faith Katherine Farr ’15 Emily Jaques Farris ’16 and Parker Farris ’15 Kendra and Andy Farris Acy Fasullo ’01 and Christian Fasullo Angela and John Faust Megan and Chris Ferris ’01 Katie and Peyton Fetzer Danielle and Eric Fey Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mickayla Fischer Loren and David Fleshman ’04 Whitney and Dustin Flint Amy Foersterling ’84 Dwayne Fontenot Shelly and Jonas Fontenot Jean and Murray Forman Katie and Ryan Forsthoff Katie Baker Fox ’98 and Garrett Fox From the Father Foundation Fruge Orthodontics C. Jaye Miller Fulcher ’07 and Eric Fulcher Alexis and Matt Fury Future Fitness LLC Leah and Ben Gaiennie Gallagher Rebecca and David Gambino Diane and Jim Garbo Cheryl and Robert Gardner Gina Garner Rebecca and James Gardner
Taylor and Kevin Gausman Hilda Gautier Tonya and Cade Gautreau Cindi and Stan Gavin Tara and Chris Gendusa Katie and James Gibbons Alicia Gibson Lindsay and Ryan Gisclair ’97 Christy and Karlo Gomez Victoria and Luke Gomez Amy and Gino Gondolfi Stephanie and Keith Gonthier Ann and Hal Gorman Angela and Brad Goudeau Casey and Brant Granger Chase Granger Suzanne Granger Stacey Greaud and Troy Villa Craig Greene Marcie and John Gremillion Melissa and Blair Gremillion Elizabeth and Kevin Griffon Morris Grimes Rachael and Chuck Grose Rindy Moore Guichard ’84 Allyson and Jerry Guidroz Shelley and Kirk Guidry Tara Guidry Stephen Guilbeau Emily Bardwell Guillory ’03 and Ryan Guillory Gulf Coast Office Products Morgan and Ryan Gullatt Natalia and George Gustafson
Judie and Lance Hahn Sheryn Hahn Berry and Michael Hailwood Lynn and Bart Hains Josiah Haller Rachel and Mike Haman Daniel Hammett Laura and Bernard Hampton Brooke and Jeff Hand Sara Kathryn Breland Hand ’22 and Hayden Hand ’22 Margot and Andrew Hannaman ’97 Elizabeth and Brendan Hannington Ryan Hanrahann Happy Place Holdings Jennifer and Ryan Hardesty Liz Phillips Hargis ’13 and Chris Hargis Hargrove Engineers & Constructors Krista and James Harman Liz and Jeff Harman Maggie and Kris Harrell
Kristy and Adam Harris Jerome Harris Rebecca and Wesley Harris Suzanne and Trey Harris Donna Harrison Jaime Hatcher and David Melton Ebony and Kwame Haven Veronica and Wilbur Haven Lauren Hawkins Karen and Steve Haynes Celeste and Jeff Heath Mackensie and Will Heath
Bibi Ramos Hebert ’03 and David Hebert Claire and Dustin Hebert Diana Hebert Elizabeth and Kyle Hebert Laura Hebert Jenny and Wes Heinlein Peggy and Patrick Hemphill Katy and Heath Hennigan Shannon and Blaine Henry Vanessa and David Hernandez Debbie and Rickey Heroman Meagan and Jack Herrington Blake Hicks Casey and Chris Hicks Stephanie Hicks Higginbotham Insurance Agency Carol and Weldon Hill Lindley and Hunter Hines Allyson Jones Hingle ’92 and Ty Hingle Baron Hingle ’21 Ashley and Heston Hodges Tiffany and Brett Hoeflich Emily and John Holleman Rebecca and Brian Hollingshaus Madigan Honore Nicki and Joey Hood Jovan Hookfin Nikki Hill Hopkins ’05 Greg Hopkins Heidey and Keith Hornsby Karrie and Warren Hovis Laura and Will Howard ’96 Krystal and Victor Howell Amanda and Joe Hulett Chris and Andrew Hutchinson HYTORC
IBM Kristi and Courage Idusuyi Miho and Hironori Inaba Investar Bank Ashley and Chad Istre Darla and Neil Jackson Lauren Jaekle ’04 Delonica and Chaz James Miles Jantzi ’18 Reed Jantzi ’22 Tracy Shean Jantzi ’90 and Charles Jantzi Valerie and Christopher Jaques Barbara and Donnie Jarreau Lisa and Chuck Jarreau Jersey Mike’s Subs Calip Jenkins ’05 Connie Jenkins Claudia and Mike Jenkins Sarah and Wally Jenkins ’09 Amanda and Hayden Jennings Erica and Caleb Jobe Ashley and Hunter Joffrion Donna and Don Joffrion Stacy Joffrion Brooke and Tory Johnson Christopher Johnson ’98 Daniela and Jeremy Johnson Deidra and Eric Johnson Kayla and Christian Johnson ’11 Kit and Barry Johnson Virginia and Kyle Johnston Rachel Stokes-Joiner and Joshua Joiner Kathryn Jones ’03 Mary Gayden Jones
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Rebecca and Ben Jones ’90 Michelle Jones-Barrow and Kory Barrow Catherine and Jack Jordan Stephanie and Jon Jordan Erica and Lance Joseph Kee Kee Julien-Judson and E.J. Judson Julie Jumper Catherine and Clayton Jumonville Lena and Eric Kallio Gerri and Ryan Kavanaugh Ashley and John Keenan Patsy Keenan Shashi Gavini and Phil Keil Rainy and Jeff Kelley Timothy Kemp Eddie Kennison Jenny and Jason Kern Fatima and Inal Khokhoev Elizabeth and Dustin Kidder LaDawna and Jacob Kidder Kidder Owens Dental Shellie Kienzle Trudy and Tom Kiggans Maggie and Damien Kimble Rachele and Nathan Kimbrough LaKeysha Kinchen Lauren and Hunter Kinchen ’10 Olivia King ’23 Sarah Shirley King ’01 and Justin King Trang Huynh and David Kirsch Brooke and Alex Knight Tyler and Cary Koch ’05 Lacy and Jimmy Kosienski Ashley and Ido Koyenikan
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The Alden & Margaret Laborde Foundation Araclaudia LaCour Chad LaCour Garrett Lacour ’10 Lizzy and Corbin Ladner Ladner Tree Farm Kami and Nick Lambe Alice and Dwight Landry Gayden Jones Landry ’97 and Tim Landry Mackenzie and Brandon Landry Trichia and Joshua Landry Ruth Landry Kenneth Lang Sarah and Mitch Lansing Emily Adams LaPlaca ’10 and Adam LaPlaca Brooks LaPlace ’21 Deedra and Lance LaPlace Katie and John LaRavia Lexi and Myles Laroux Tiffanie and Robie Lasseigne Katie Andrews Lattanzi ’10 Lori and Pat Latuso Carrie Laurendine ’04 Lawns Tree Farm LaGretta and John Lazard Lauren and Billy Leach Brayden LeBlanc ’24 Haley LeBlanc Kat and Branden LeBlanc Rob LeBlanc ’04 Shaun Johnson LeBlanc ’85 and Scott LeBlanc
Leeson Landscape Hailey and Calob Leindecker Katherine Bollinger Lejeune ’04 and Kevin Lejeune Kylee and Dane Lejeune Rita and Chuck Lejeune Debbie and Jon Lenoir Blair and David Lentz Krista and Shane Lewis Lindy and Brian Lindenmayer Nancy Little Suzie and Brian Llewellyn Locke Meredith, Sean Fagan, and Associates Loggerhead Holding Company Chris and Kathleen Lopiparo Emma and Charles Lucas Lumen Technologies, Inc. Ann Lupo Allison and Amos Lyso Kris Ann and Lawrence Maestri Amber Magee Manda Fine Meats Elisa Major Melissa and Jason Mann Nicole and Adam Marchand Ciara and Blake Martin Glenn Martin Marie Martinez Beth and Trent Massengale Emily and Michael Mastrantonio Chris May ’09 Mackenzie Gremillion May ’13 and Ryan May ’13 Ashlee and Taylor Mayeux
Danielle and Aaron Nasers Navient Corporation NCMC, LLC/Casey and Chris Hicks Neighbors Federal Credit Union Deborah and John Nelson Elise and David Nelson Tré Nelson ’14 Taylor and Cade Nelson Carli and Joseph Nesheiwat New Horizons Foundation, Good News Fund
George Mayhall ’02 Sarah Spiller Mayo ’03 Jennifer and James McClanahan The David B McCollister Family LLC Teeta and Rolfe McCollister Alicia McCown and Christopher Dover Bethany Jones McCullough ’96 and Clint McCullough Rebecca and Walker McDonald Jade and Kyle McDowell Genesse and Brandon McGarity Heidi and Marcos McGovern Amanda Newman McGuire and Roger McGuire Amanda and Mitch McIlwain ’94 Ashley and Travis McIlwain Emily and Logan McIlwain ’02 Pam and Mark McIlwain Terri and Jim McIlwain Kathryn Wise McInnis ’09 and Garrett McInnis Mimi and Braden McIntosh Kristy and Todd McKearn Thaddeus McLaurin ’04 Tina McLaurin Christine and Mark McMorris Afton and Lock McNatt Mitch Melancon Sherry and Julio Melara Scott Mercer Merchant Consulting Corporation/ ATD Solutions Claudia and Collins Meredith ’06 MESH Laura Williams Metcalf ’02 and Jay Metcalf Aline Mezzavilla Chelsea and Joshua Milazzo Allie and Paul Miller Leslie Miller ’96 Mitzi and John Miller
Sara and Harry Miller Stephanie and Daniel Miller Alanna and Cody Milliman Ashley and Tedrick Mills Maurine and Chad Milton Kristina and John Miremont Angela Mitchell Bennie Mitchell Shelby Mockler Shelley and Patrick Mockler Jennifer Monk Darleen and Randy Montalbano Mollie and Jody Montelaro Latoya Relish and Richard Montgomery Emily Corbett Moody ’10 and Devan Moody Cary Clayton Moore ’90 Dani and Ty Moore Jenna and Bryan Moore Leslie and Patrick Moore Liese and David Moore Courtney and Christian Morel Dana and Christopher Morgan Kay and T.C. Morgan Marsha and Reece Morgan Ashley and David Mullens Rosemary Mulvey ’04 Courtney and Brian Murphy Kori and Kevin Murray Rachel and Chad Murray Lesley Muse Vincent and Terrance Vincent Katherine and Brad Musso Bekah and Chad Myers ’97 Alexandra Napoli Narcomey Construction Robin Dufilho Narez ’96 and Erick Narez National Christian Foundation F a l l 2 0 2 6 | T I G E R R O A R | Annual R e p ort 2 02 5 – 2 02 6 | 6 1
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Hannah and Connor Nichols Kathy Nikolaus Kristy and John Nikolaus Lendon and Ashton Noel ’89 Rhonda and Mark Normand Cathy Novas Amberly and Charles Nunez Janette Nussbaumer Nussbaumer Family Foundation Oak Point Fresh Market Aja and Onochie Ochie Cadie Courrege Ochinko ’12 and Sean Ochinko Ochsner Health Center Off The Hook Erinn and Athan Olivier Rose and Chad Olivier The Olivier Group, LLC Jordan Shelton Olsan ’04 Patrice Oncale Iryna and Pedro Ortiz Lynn and Denny Otillio Justin Oufnac Kathy Oufnac Lucille Ourso Trisha and Clay Ourso Kristen and Darrel Owens Rebekah Kiggans Owens ’03 and Sean Owens ’02 Sarah and Kyle Owens Judith and Chigozi Owhondah Amber and Carl Parden Chetna and Snehal Patel Kay and Bob Patel Nikki and Mike Patel Trupti and Vince Patel Breanna Patterson Laura and Burke Patterson
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Amber Pearson Betty and Henry Pecue Erin Pedrami Pelican Bingo Distributors, LLC Maggie Pendergast Andree and Michael Pennington Pennington Lawn and Landscape Moniqueko and Austin Percival Lucretia and Alan Perego Blake Peters ’04 Cherie and Bill Peters Eric Peters Lori and Geoffrey Peters Mary and Stanley Peters Ronda and Kyle Petersen Kieffer and Carson Petree Renee and Michael Petree Bridget and Scott Petrie Kelley and Chris Peyton Jyoti and Lan Pham Celeste and Randy Pierce Pinnacle Exterior Construction Donice Plain Jennifer and Lane Plaisance Katie and Marcus Plaisance Plaisance Law LLC Plantation Management Company The Plantry Cafe Post Trauma Institute of Louisiana Kathy and Dwayne Pontiff Chris Pontti Jennifer Pontti
Judy and Andrew Pozdol Allie and Billy Prather Jenna Chustz Prather ’02 and Garrett Prather Lacey and Trey Prats London Pricer ’17 Michelle Pricer Pro Service, Inc. Professional Title of Louisiana, Inc. Mayuri Bavineni and Sumanth Punukollu Rachael and Jope Pursifull Nga and Pat Quinlan Cindy and Buster Quirk Dianna and Scott Quirk Elizabeth and Todd Quirk Brittany Coursey and Justen Rabel Ashley and Jonathan Raburn Sarah and Scott Rainwater Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Sara and Patrick Ramos Katy and Brad Ramsey Jillian and Justin Randolph Rachel and Loren Ransom Glynn Rea Carol Reams Redline Precision Group Redman Gaming of Louisiana, LLC Morgan Reech Erin and Matthew Regan Amy and Andrew Reilly Mackenzie and Eric Reimsnyder Jen Fogg Remington Benita Reno Kayla and Damon Reno Carol Rhymes The Rice Family Kathryn Richard ’98 Aracely and Sean Richardson Dina and Clif Richardson Mary and Steven Richardson Katherine Richeson
Suzanne and Rob Richter Ricky Blanton Insurance Agency Solomon Riley ’21 Bronwen and Jerry Rispone Riverbend Truckstop & Palace Casinos, Inc. RL Enterprises, LLC Jimmy Robbins ’87 Tristan Roberts ’02 Deidra Robey Elizabeth and Dillon Robin Marquita and Willie Robinson Buttins and Richey Roche Brennan and Mitchell Rodeheaver Bailey Rodgers Megan Rody and Aaron Rody ’06 Heather and Dakota Roemer Rachael and John Mark Rolling Lori and David Romero Brittany and Karl Romig Bethany and Josh Rosenstern
Linda and Michael Ross Regina and Ryan Roussel Christine and Stephan Roux Leigh Rougeou Rouyer ’04 and Randy Rouyer Derricka Royal Lynnel and Kyle Ruckert April and Charlie Ruffolo Joanna Solowska and Myllin Safir Janice and Lawrence Salone Kate and Trent Sandahl
Emily and Carl Sandberg ’96 SAS Orthodontics Marideli and Timothy Scanlan Marguerite and Phillip Scardina Katie and Jonathan Schellack Jeff Schexnaider Gloria and Glenn Schexnayder Daniela and Erik Schmidt Margaret and Fred Schuber Sandra and Adrian Serio SERVPRO of EBR/Ascension Parish Kenyatta Shamlin-Haynes and Shawn Haynes Shell Oil Company Foundation Shell Oil Hero Sherman & Balhoff Orthodontics Meagan and Anthony Shields Laura Kelley Shivers ’09 and Bryan Shivers Brandi and Ryan Shows Pamela and Richard Shurley Connor Davidson Simon ’11 and Anthony Simon Preety and Raman Singh Elizabeth Butts Singletary ’04 and Brian Singletary Lynn and Doug Singletary Veronica and Monteic Sizer Lisa Skains Jayme and Brian Skelton Pam Skelton Sue Skillman Jennifer Slaton Nikki and James Slaton Rebecca Sliger
Alice Fay Smith Allison Smith Chela and Kyle Smith Jeremy Smith Kayleigh Smith ’04 Leah and Matt Smith Martha and William Smith Sean Smith Susan and Danny Smith Allissa and Brian Snyder Nuria Dominguez and David Soler Calvo Angela and Thomas Soltau Brianna and Jared Sommers Mary Sutton Sotile Sarah and Matt Sotile Tiffany and Jimmy Spears Special Risk Insurance, Inc. Ashley Spencer Brek Spencer Kristen and Mark Spring ’89 Shelby and John Riley Spurlock Sydney and Clay Stanley The Stable The Stover Foundation State Board of CPAs of Louisiana State Farm Insurance/Casey Granger State Farm Insurance/Steve Johnson Cassie and Jonathan Starns April and Aaron Stevens Courtney Stewart Mariah Stewart Monica and Alex Stewart Lisa Stilley Derek Stingley, Jr. ’19 Alexis and Brandon Stogner ’11 Julie Stokes
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Jordan and Ben Stott ’11 Lindsay Koch Stratman ’98 and Aaron Stratman Amanda and Nathan Strebeck Amy and Michael Sugar Emily and Gary Sullivan Robin and Rob Sullivan Charlotte and Kippy Sumrall Surgical Imaging Specialists Inc. Swagelok Louisiana Caroline Swan Frankie Sweatman Alli Tabor and Colby Glaser Tamara and Blake Tabor Becky and Seth Talbot Kiley and Joshua Taylor LaTarya and Toriano Taylor Haylee and Corey Teem Amy and Tim Temple Ashley and Ryan Temple Terry Honore Construction Leigh Ann and Buddy Texada Mary and Randy Theriot Lisa and Joey Thibodeaux Stacey Thibodeaux Jill Meckes Thomas and Chris Thomas Kourtney and Vandale Thomas Natalie and Preston Thompson Rebecca Thompson William Thorne Lyndsey and Marcus Thornton
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Lacey and Johnny Threeton Morgan Chustz Tomlinson ’01 and Jeff Tomlinson Rosalind Torrence and Bradford Torrence Aimee Townsend Sharon Towry Claire and Jay Trahan Erika and Austin Trosclair Lori and Lance Trotti Tonya Truehill Katy Truluck TSC Of Louisiana, LLC Key and Travis Turner Melissa and Charlie Turner Janis and John Uhl Sarah Keenan Uhl ’01 and Jimmy Uhl ’01 Tracy Hatcher Uhl ’99 and John Uhl ’98 Jessica and Jonathan Usky Danielle and Ed Van Haute Vanguard Charitable Calvin Veal ’97 Lindsay Laborde Veron ’06 and Joe Veron Sandy Villar Joan Vo and Tin Nguyen Alyssa and Bryant Voth Sarah McKey Waggoner ’03 and Marvin Waggoner ’96 Celeste and Bret Waguespack
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Tiffany and Matthew Walker Nornicsha Wallace Blair Bahlinger Walpole ’02 and J. Walpole Blaire Walsh ’04 Kim and Mike Wampold Dartain and Desley Washington Shalida and Jarvis Washington Marlen and Roy Waters Ashley and Jeff Watson Kim and Brad Watts ’87 Brooke and Brandon Wax Tay Weatherspoon Susan and Harry Weber Elizabeth and Jonathan Weiler Lynn and Felix Weill Whitney and Neil Weiner Maya and Norbert Weinert Tamika Westbrook Westport Linen Services Stephanie and Kenneth Whitfield Jasmine Whittington Sarah Pitts Whittington ’95 and Will Whittington Leslie and Bill Whittle Lindsey and Blake Whittle Charles Wicker Le’ta and Scott Wicker Savannah and Alfred Wiley Jill Myers Williams ’01 and Kyle Williams Kaela Rodehorst Williams and Chad Williams Katelyn and Brian Williams Lakeshia Williams Williamson Eye Center Leanne and Mark Willie Catherine and Blane Wilson Jayla and Derek Wilson Jessi and Jason Wilson ’07 Hallie and Glenn Withrow Woman’s Hospital Leslie Wood Shianne and Austin Wood Pam Woody Jami and Mitch Worley Evonda Wright Patrick Wright Seraphy Shen and Luke Yang Amy and Josh Yarborough Marsha and Bobby Yarborough Melody and Andy Yarborough Vallorie and Everett Young Caroline McKey Younger ’11 and Luke Younger Robyn and Eric Zartman
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Thank you for the following gifts made in memory of loved ones, friends, and teachers. Memorials
Kyle Patrick Shurley
Cooper Eenigenburg ’28
Shirley Watson
Eleanor Eenigenburg ’31
Kay Broussard
Pamela and Richard Shurley
T. Clause
Jamie and Chuck Dupree Debbie and Jon Lenoir Betty and Henry Pecue
Calvin Veal ’97 Denise Clause
Skip Cook
Stacie and John Boswell
Sara Dunham
William Zartman
Robyn and Eric Zartman
Carol Anne and Sidney Blitzer
Honorariums
Byron FaKouri
2004 Football State Champions
Judy and David Drinkwater
Henry Eenigenburg ’34 Judy and David Drinkwater
Amelie Fey ’39
Danielle and Eric Fey
Grace Flint ’31
Susan and Harry Weber
Jamie Rabb Choppin ’05 and Neal Choppin ’05
Hannah Flint ’33
Bailey Adams ’27
Kyle Guidroz ’28
Gage Blanchard ’25 Denise Brann Brandi and Michael Bruno Diane and James Bruno Kelly and Raymond DeRossette Diane and Jim Garbo Maggie and Kris Harrell Karrie and Warren Hovis Valerie and Christopher Jaques Heather and Rob Jenkins Loggerhead Holding Company Ann Lupo Neighbors Federal Credit Union Betty and Henry Pecue Michelle Pricer State Board of CPAs of Louisiana Lynn and Felix Weill Sarah Pitts Whittington ’95 and Will Whittington Leslie Wood
Kate Adams ’29
Ellie Hahn ’35
Vivienne Aertker ’34
Levi Hahn ’29
Parker Allee ’27
Liam Hahn ’31
Bailey Bergeson ’33
Lucas Hahn ’27
Blakely Bergeson ’38
Lyra Hannington ’35
Layla Bourque ’33
Karen Haynes
Leighton Bourque ’37
Millicent Hennigan ’34
Lorelai Bourque ’36
Rory Hicks ’29
Sharon Jenkins
Billy Van Buzzell ’31
Debbie and Rickey Heroman
Curry Hines ’30
Emerson Chandler ’34
Isabella Joiner ’30
Class of 2005
Teraji Kinchen ’29
Class of 2029
Lucy King ’32
Kristy Coast
Amelia LeBoeuf ’29
Alex Rhys Cordell ’35
Annie Lejeune ’37
Walker Crowdus ’40
Beau Lejeune ’34
Katie Dunphy ’19
Jack Lejeune ’36
Janet and Nick FaKouri
Leah Farr
Katherine Farr ’15
Grady Hazel
Claudia and Mike Jenkins
Al Jones
Ruth Landry
Gerald LaChute Allison Smith
Daniel Wayne Overstreet
Robin Dufilho Narez ’96 and Erick Narez
Tensey Pricer
Carol and Weldon Hill Shelley and Patrick Mockler Estelle and Becket Pricer ’21 London Pricer ’17 Michelle Pricer Alice Fay Smith
Lynn and Denny Otiliio Lynn and Denny Otiliio Connie and Ted Hicks Carol Reams
Marsha and Reece Morgan Marsha and Reece Morgan Ruth and Al Delhomme Ruth and Al Delhomme Ruth and Al Delhomme
Louis and John Chandler
Amy Collins ’05 and Hunter Collins Stacey and Joe Bumpus Kelly and Raymond DeRossette Katherine Richeson
Karrie and Warren Hovis William Dunphy
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Judy and David Drinkwater
Susan and Harry Weber Allyson and Jerry Guidroz Sheryn Hahn Sheryn Hahn Sheryn Hahn Sheryn Hahn
Elizabeth and Brendan Hannington Amy Collins ’05 and Hunter Collins Peggy and Patrick Hemphill Connie and Ted Hicks Lindley and Hunter Hines Julie Stokes
LaKeysha Kinchen
Sarah Shirley King ’01 and Justin King Jean and Murray Forman Rita and Chuck Lejeune Rita and Chuck Lejeune Rita and Chuck Lejeune
Josiah Lyso ’36
Louie Quinn
Malachi Lyso ’33
Joi Reed ’41
Kaden Mayers ’27
Brock Rhymes ’41
Amy Collins ’05 and Hunter Collins
Amanda McIlwain
Bronson Russo ’28
Mona and Dan Cotten
Max Montelaro ’31
Brody Skelton ’30
Donna Harrison Charles Wicker
Ty Moore ’29
Niki Slaton
Beckett Wilson ’28
Brad Musso
John Morgan Spring ’26
Maddie Worley ’29
Judy and Andrew Pozdol Judy and Andrew Pozdol Connie and Ted Hicks Rachel and Chad Murray Hollie and Donald Briskman Liese and David Moore Jeanna and Ronnie Baron
Hailey Amit Patel ’29 Nikki and Mike Patel
Jackson Petree ’32
Glenn Martin
Jasmine Whittington Carol Rhymes
Christy and Luke Cusimano Pam Skelton
Lendon and Ashton Noel ’89 Kay and T.C. Morgan Kristen and Mark Spring ’89
Cairo Squires ’32
Caroline Swan
Ashley Baxter D’Aubin ’10 and Joel D’Aubin ’10
Joey Thibodeaux
Clayton Waguespack ’28 Franklin Wicker ’29
Beverly and Neil Buckingham Linda and Michael Ross
Drew Yarborough ’29
Melody and Andy Yarborough
Morris Grimes
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Senior Family Dedications Thank you to the following members of the Class of 2026 and their families for gifts made in honor of current and former faculty and staff.
Greyson Augustus
Aaron Nasers
Christian Comeaux/ Comeaux Family
Madeline Boudreaux/ Boudreaux Family Cole Olivier/ Olivier Family
Adrienne Clement Megan Harman/ Harman Family
Aja Ochie
Stella Turner/ Turner Family
Beau Dantin ’04 Kenley Harris/ Harris Family
Shirley Papillion Neil Singh/Singh Family
Amy Dykes
Alexa Lewis/ Lewis Family
Pin Pin Peng
Timothy Hebert/ Laura Hebert An Nguyen/ Nguyen Family
Angi Eagleton
Bri Idusuyi/Idusuyi Family Aldren Thornton/ Thorton Family
Suzanne Granger
Isabelle Richardson/Richardson Family
Andrew Bardwell/Bardwell Family Lucy Courter/Courter Family Ellie Dowling/Dowling Family Lauren Dykes/Dykes Family Camille Istre/Istre Family Jake Novas/Novas Family Amyri Robinson/Robinson Family
Mitch McIlwain ’94
Lance Hahn
Ori Armstrong/Armstrong Family Joshua Lazard/Lazard Family Sadie Snyder/Snyder Family
Presleigh Hand/Hand Family
Ryan Hanrahan
Oliver Bateman/Bateman Family Aiden Fee/James Fee/Tara Guidry
Lauren Hawkins
Grayson Harmon/Harmon Family
Karen Haynes
Madie Jones/Jones Family
Madigan Honore
Khris Thomas/Thomas Family
Christian Johnson ’11
Joshua McIlwain/McIlwain Family
Catherine Jordan
Amy Reilly
Amanda McIlwain
Elizabeth Robin
Finn Fontenot/Fontenot Family Trevor Haman/Haman Family Colin Pecue/Pecue Family Samatha Talbot/Talbot Family Avery Tucker/McNatt Family
Londyn Thibodeaux/Stacey Thibodeaux Alexis Trahan/Trahan Family
Katie Schellack
Brendan Morel/Morel Family Grace Schellack/Schellack Family
Aline Mezzavilla
Nikki Slaton
John Morgan Spring/Spring Family
Rob Sullivan
Lisa Murray
Charlee Mae Blanchard/ Blanchard Family
Brad Musso
Reid Baron/Baron Family Andrew Gibbons/Gibbons Family Raymond Lage-Dragseth/ Carolyn Dragseth Samuel McCullough/McCullough Family Richard Montgomery and Family Hayes Noel/Noel Family Cole Richter/Richter Family
Elizabeth Breland/Breland Family Anna McIlwain/McIlwain Family Leighton Witte/Lacey & Johnny Threeton/Jake Witte
Bekah Myers
Elisa Major
Gavin Blanton/Blanton Family
Ella Bremer/Bremer Family Kate Williams/Williams Family
Chad Myers ’97
J.J. Harris, Jr./Jérome Harris, Sr. Jarvis Washington/Washington Family
Campbell Banks/Banks Family Gavin Byrd/Byrd Family Carter Chapman/Chapman Family Carter Sandahl/Sandahl Family Tyler Sotile/Sotile Family
Joey Thibodeaux
Grant Mercer/Erica & Caleb Jobe/ Scott Mercer
Neil Weiner
Eliot Trahan/Trahan Family
Kenneth Whitfield
Julian Broussard/Broussard Family Jackson Campbell/Campbell Family Russell Forsthoff/Forsthoff Family Bennett Lasseigne/Lasseigne Family AJ Olivier/Olivier Family
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40 & Forever Committee Bonnie and Will Adams John D’Angelo Rebekah and Brian Dantin ’96 Jon Eenigenburg Lindsay and Ryan Gisclair ’97 Blair Gremillion Emily Bardwell Guillory ’03 Rebecca and Ben Jones ’90 Kami and Nick Lambe Rolfe McCollister Julio Melara Kori Murray Bekah and Chad Myers ’97 Rose and Chad Olivier Rebekah Kiggans Owens ’03 and Sean Owens ’03 Scott Quirk Trey Prats Tracy Hatcher Uhl ’99 Whitney and Neil Weiner Alumni Council Morgan Gremillion Barkas ’09 Amy Evans Broussard ’96 Ashely Baxter D’Aubin ’10 Peyton Finical ’13 Ryan Gisclair ’97 Rindy Guichard ’84 Allyson Jones Hingle ’92 Tracy Shean Jantzi ’90 Ben Jones ’90 Hunter Kinchen ’10 Chad Myers ’97 Robin Dufilho Narez ’96 Connor Davidson Simon ’11
Elizabeth Butts Singletary ’04 Brandon Stogner ’11 Annual Giving Cabinet Bonnie and Will Adams Brittany Hunter Anders ’02 and Christian Anders ’02 Christina and Charles Coleman Christie and Marshall Crooks Mary and Kevin Duhon Jennifer Durham Caroline and Jon Eenigenburg Lauren Talbert Finical ’13 and Peyton Finical ’13 Ashley and Chad Istre Tracy Shean Jantzi ’90 and Charles Jantzi Ashley and Ido Koyenikan Kami and Nick Lambe Allie and Paul Miller Kori and Kevin Murray Rebekah Kiggans Owens ’03 and Sean Owens ’02 Lori and Geoffrey Peters Marguerite and Phillip Scardina Preety and Raman Singh
Gayden Jones Landry ’97 Bekah Myers Elizabeth Butts Singletary ’04 Carnival Dondra and Thomas Chandler Angie Faust Victoria Griffin Rebecca Hollingshaus Chad Istre Tracy Shean Jantzi ’90 Betty Pecue Dianna Quirk Ruth Wisher Dunham Broadcast Network Bryant Bremer Justin Craig Matt DeVille Charles Jantzi Ben Jones ’90 Pat Latuso Brian Lindenmayer
Dunham Men’s Club Dustin Dowling Jerry Guidroz Charles Jantzi Brian Lindenmayer Sean Owens ’02 Grandparents Association Denise Clause Debbie Fetzer Julie Finical
Breakfast with Santa Ashley Baxter D’Aubin ’10 Morgan Gremillion Barkas ’09 Brooke Bourque Lindsay Gisclair Allyson Jones Himgle ’92 Tracy Shean Jantzi ’90
Dunham Parents Association Katie Boston Stephanie Bruno Allison Comeaux Natalia Gustafson Kristy Harris Michelle Jones Ashley Koyenikan Lindy Lindenmayer Rachel Ransom Lori Romero Leah Smith Tonya Truehill Kaela Williams 70
Dunham Cup Golf Classic Gina Banks Matt DeVille Ryan Gisclair ’97 Allyson Jones Hingle ’92 Tracy Shean Jantzi ’90 and Charles Jantzi Hunter Kinchen ’10 Katherine Bollinger Lejeune ’04 Elizabeth Butts Singletary ’04
Billie Gipson Lynn Moore Susan Pecue Debbie Saunier Alice Fay Smith Jubilee Joy Ammentorp Gina Banks Brooke Bourque Kelley Buzzell Katie Causey Allyson Jones Hingle ’92 Tiffany Hoeflinch Krystal Howell Araclaudia LaCour
Leslie Miller ’96 Raegan Narcomey Lynnel Ruckert MS Parent Advisory Conner Byrd Amy Craig Tasheka Dukes Kenyatta Haynes Greg Hopkins Brooke Knight Lindy Lindenmayer Logan McIlwain Kevin Murray Sarah Rainwater Cassie Rice Rachel Veal New Family Liaisons Brittany Hunter Anders ’02 Brooke Bourque Brooke Johnson Liz Kidder Kami Lambe Lindy Lindenmayer Jade McDowell Kori Murray Elizabeth Quirk Chela Smith Jennifer Smith Leah Smith Tracy Hatcher Uhl ’99 Parent Ambassadors Gina Banks Caroline Eenigenburg Sommer Filasek Natalia Gustafson Ebony Haven Ashley Koyenikan Dominique Lewis Anna Rathbone Miller ’08 Kelley Peyton Rachael Rolling Meagan Shields Nneka Tamo Haylee Teem Partners in the Arts Kendra Bremer Dana Cassidy Angel Dinkle Lindsay Gisclair Victoria Griffin Natalie Gustafson Ebony Haven Araclaudia LaCour Lindy Lindenmayer Jason McClanahan Logan McIlwain
Pam and Mark McIlwain Cassie Rice Lori Romero Rachel Stokes Tonya Truehill Pawbackers Caroline Black Kendra Bremer Rachael Byrd Amy Chadha Haily Cowen Caroline Eenigenburg Angela Goudeau Krista Harman Kwame Haven Tracy Shean Jantzi ’90 and Charles Jantzi Bethany Jones McCullough ’96 John Nikolaus Rose Olivier Pedro Ortiz Phillip Scardina Cassie Starns Seth Talbot Paw Perks Victoria Griffin Billie Gipson Shannon Smith Pray Dunham Gina Banks Jen Borne Leslie Bostick Kendra Bremer Nicole Freeman Jeff Heath Deidra Johnson Danilla Johnson Onalise Malik Ashley Mills Rose Olivier Judith Owhondah Sheila Profit Marguerite Scardina Katie Schellack Alissa Snyder Nneka Tamo Haylee Teem Readers Workshop Jen Borne Ebony Haven Virginia Johnston Emily McIlwain Rose Olivier
Room Moms Caroline Breard Sarah Brousseau Michelle Brown Katie Causey Dondra Chandler Christina Coleman Ashley Baxter D’Aubin ’10 Sommer Filasek Lacey Flynn Tonya Gautreau Victoria Gomez Kristy Harris Rachael Hernandez Nicki Hood Lauren Kinchen Kami Lambe Gayden Jones Landry ’97 Lexie Laroux Katherine Bollinger Lejeune ’04 Nicole Marchand Genesse McGarity Chelsea Milazzo Stephanie Miller Hannah Nichols Amie Rabel Em Saunier Elizabeth Butts Singletary ’04
Shelby Spurlock Lindsay Koch Stratman ’98 Amy Sugar Tamara Tabor Haylee Teem Kaela Williams Senior Blessing Jenny Cohn Caroline Eenigenburg Lindsay Gisclair Maggie Harrell Tracy Shean Jantzi ’90 Kori Murray Bridget Petrie Rachel Ransom Robin Sullivan Aimee Townsend Spirit Store Kelley Buzzell Haylee Teem
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Above: 15 YEARS The Class of 2010 met for a reunion party on April 24 at BRQ. Pictured are (from left) Joel D’Aubin, Ashley Baxter D’Aubin, Hunter Kinchen, Katie Andrews Lattanzi, McKenzie Griffin, Kasey Owen, Natalie Vidrine, Alexis McPherson-Amis, Danielle LeBlanc LaBorde, Treashur Pearah Naquin, Rebecca Stewart Fritz, Mary Margaret Kiggins Parker, Lindsey Deason Minton, Trent Luecke, Caty Payton Luecke, Caylin Verges Friedmann, Robert Phillips, John Long, Gus Murillo, and Hayden Clark. Left: 20 YEARS Members of the Class of 2006 gathered for pickleball as party of their 20th reunion celebration. Below: 10 YEARS The Class of 2015 enjoyed their reunion at the 2025 Alumni Christmas Party.
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DUNHAM CUP GOLF CLASSIC November 16, 2026
ALUMNI CHRISTMAS PARTY December 18, 2026
ALUMNI GIVING DAY March 10, 2027
2026-2027 dates are subject to change. Please check the Dunham web calendar for updates.
ALUMNI WEEKEND CRAWFISH BOIL April 24, 2027
Reunions Right: 30 YEARS The Class of 1996 gathered for reunion events on April 24-25. Below: 5 YEARS The Class of 2020 celebrated their reunion at the 2025 Alumni Christmas Party.
Christmas Party
Below, left: Allyson Jones Hingle ’92 and Barron Hingle ’21 Below, right: Mollee Day ’25, Lily Stringfellow ’25, Kate Rizzo ’25, and Anna Griffin ’25
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Crawfish Boil
Dunham alumni and their families celebrated Alumni Weekend at the annual Crawfish Boil on Saturday, April 25.
Katie Penton Andrews ’06 and Sara Spiller Mayo ’03 Left: London Pricer ’17 with daughters Ella Jackson ’37 and Layla Jackson ’41 Below: The Class of 1996 celebrated their class reunion during Alumni Weekend and attended the 2026 Alumni Crawfish Boil with their fellow Tigers. Pictured are (third row, from left) Melissa Wilson Meriwether, Paul Arboneaux, (second row) Will Howard, Bethany Jones McCullough, Amy Evans Broussard, Robin Dufilho Narez, Blair Michaelson Laborde, Kristen Rosfeld, Chad Myers ’97, and (front) Wynter Samaha.
Allyson Jones Hingle ’92
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Becket Pricer ’21, Ainsley Jarreau Augustus ’21, and Jase Augustus ’21 Right: Kristy and John Stewart Coast ’90
Above: Matthew Barkas ’08 and Mac Thompson ’08 Right: Emery Hannaman ’40 and Andrew Hannaman ’97
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Class Notes
Members of the Class of 1996 gathered for a reunion party in April.
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1998
Daryl Thrower was inducted into the Dunham Athletics Hall of Fame on April 24, 2026 (see article on page 24).
Kathryn Richard has been selected as a Louisiana Young Banker Impact Award winner by the Louisiana Bankers Association. The award honors leaders who are shaping the future of banking across the state. Katherine is vice president for professional development and training at the Bank of Zachary.
1991
Scott Bardwell was featured on the cover and profiled in the June 2026 issue of Greater Baton Rouge Business Report.
1996
The final graduating class of CTS celebrated their 30th reunion on April 24-25. Those who attended the
Photo: Baton Rouge Business Report
celebration included Paul Arboneaux, Gary Black, Sean Cangelosi, Jill Chapman Holland, Brian Dantin, Robin Dufilho Narez, Stephen Emery, Amy Evans Broussard, Will Howard, Blair Michaelson Laborde, Sarah Moreland Guidry, Jason Murray, Bethany Jones McCullough, Marc McIntyre, Leslie Miller Danzie, Chad Myers ’97, Erin Naylor North, Wynter Samaha, Carl Sandberg, Rob Searcy, Rachel Smitherman Plank, Erika Waguespack Price, Kristen Rosfeld, Marcus Waggoner, Marvin Waggoner, Melissa Wilson Meriwether, and Scott Wilson.
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Daryl Thrower ’88
1999
Edmond Davis received the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award at Dunham’s Founders Dinner on April 25 (see article on page 47). This award was created to recognize Dunham alumni who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the mission and legacy of The Dunham School. Edmond currently serves as chief commercial and strategy officer at RevelAi Health. Additionally, he is a published author and the founder of AYW, a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating professional and personal growth in others. Edmond and his wife, Kayce, live in Oklahoma with their four children, Makayla, Makenzie, Mariah, and Malachi.
Court to Table and a private wine tasting at Martin’s Wine Cellar, graciously hosted by classmate and area manager Alex Rafferty. It was a great weekend full of laughter, memories, and reconnecting.
2010
Edmond Davis ’99 receives the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Head of School Steve Eagleton.
2004
Kayleigh Smith married Gerardo Vegas Lara in a very small ceremony on June 9, 2025. The couple currently resides in Baton Rouge.
2006
The Class of 2006 celebrated their 20th reunion over two nights, with pickleball at
The Class of 2010 celebrated a belated 15-year reunion at BRQ on Friday, April 24. The class was unable to get together for their 10th reunion due to COVID. For many, this was their first time to gather since their fiveyear reunion, and for some, it was the first time to see each other since graduation in May of 2010. Former teachers Lance Hahn and Curtis Tupper also stopped by to say hello!
2011
Kayleigh Smith ’04 and Gerardo Vegas Lara
Christian Johnson and his wife, Kayla, welcomed baby Ezra Michael on August 8, 2025. Caroline McKey Younger was one of eight athletes inducted into the 2025 Millsaps College Athletics Hall of Fame on September 12, 2025, at the River Hills Club in Jackson, Mississippi. Caroline, who is also a member of the Dunham Athletics Hall of Fame, was named All-
Conference, All-Academic All-Conference, and All-South Region during her collegiate volleyball career at Millsaps.
2014
Sydney Cavin and Abby Johnson May were inducted into the Dunham Athletics Hall of Fame on April 24, 2026 (see article on page 24).
Members of the Class of 2006 gathered for a private wine tasting at Martin’s Wine Cellar. Pictured are (back row, from left) Keyon Janani, Alex Rafferty, Max Zoghbi, Katie Penton Andrews, Lindsay Laborde Veron, Justin Marocco, Jessica Drewes Owens, Ben Owens, (front row) Rachel Zimmerman Bass, Ashley Thibodeaux Dawson, Ansley Thibodeaux Dreher, Andrea Farris Palmer, and Paige Miller Aucoin.
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Abby Johnson May ’14 and Caroline McKey Younger ’11
Sydney Cavin ’14
Theodore John Caruso, son of Sophie Tranchina Caruso ’16
Left: Tré Nelson ’14 and Dr. Rochelle Picardo-Nelson
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Kayleigh Smith ’04 to Gerardo Vegas Lara, June 9, 2025 Tré Nelson ’14 to Rochelle Picardo, December 20, 2025 Henry Tessier ’16 to Jaycie Martin, December 13, 2025 Mason Bourgeois ’18 to Sara Rester, August 8, 2026 Ainsley Jarreau ’21 to Jase Augustus ’21, January 3, 2026 Becket Pricer ’21 to Estelle Yeargain, July 11, 2026 BIRTHS Thoedore John Caruso to Marchello and Sophie Tranchina Caruso ’16, February 18, 2026
Tanner and Anna Irwin Davis ’19 with their son, Hayes Morgan Davis.
Hayes Morgan Davis to Tanner and Anna Erwin Davis ’19, March 10, 2026
Ireland Coates ’19 and Zander Smith
Congratulations! Photo: Baton Rouge Business Report
Tré Nelson and Dr. Rochelle PicardoNelson were married in Fredrick, Maryland, on December 20, 2025. Tré and Rochelle met in Baton Rouge while Rochelle was finishing her doctoral program at LSU. They now live in Maryland.
2016
Sophie Tranchina Caruso, her husband, Marchello, and daughter, Daisy, welcomed baby Theodore John Caruso on February 18, 2026. Henry Tessier married Jaycie Martin on December 13, 2025. Alumni in the wedding party included Sam Summers ’20 and Hannah Barrow ’18.
2019
Ireland Coates became engaged to Zander Smith in May. “Getting engaged to Zander was one of the happiest days of my life. He fills my life with so much joy, and I can’t wait to see how the Lord blesses our marriage,” she says. Anna Erwin Davis and her husband, Tanner, welcomed their baby boy, Hayes Morgan Davis, on March 10, 2026. Julia Spell and Will Smith got engaged in January. Will has completed his first year
Julia Spell ’19 and Will Smith ’19 are engaged. Jase Augustus ’21
of medical school at LSU Health in New Orleans.
2021
Jase Augustus was recognized as one of 225 Magazine’s Twenty in their 20s, highlighting young leaders making an impact in Baton Rouge. As the founder of JCB Media, he helps local businesses grow and sell online through highquality video content and strategic
Meta advertisements. His work reflects a passion for entrepreneurship, service, and building something meaningful in Baton Rouge alongside a new generation of driven young professionals shaping the future of the community. Outside of business, Jase is actively involved in local ministry and serves as a middle school basketball coach at Dunham, and he and Ainsley Jarreau were married in January.
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Gabriel Coates ’21 and Elizabeth Claire Gordon
Baron Hingle ’21 and Savannah Marie Wheat celebrate their engagement in New York City in June of 2025.
Gabriel Coates became engaged to Elizabeth Claire Gordon in May. Gabriel says, “Very thankful to God for bringing us together! What an amazing young woman who’s crazy enough to say ‘yes’ to a Coates kid!” Baron Hingle and Savannah Marie Wheat got engaged in New York City on June 9, 2025. They attend New England Law in Boston and plan to marry in May 2028. Parker King and Lizzy McFeaters both graduated with a master’s in Parker King ’19 and Lizzy McFeaters ’19 both accounting from LSU in May. Fun earned a master’s in accounting from LSU. fact—Lizzy moved to the United States from Australia when she was in the 7th grade. She and Parker have attended Dunham classes, undergraduate accounting classes, and master’s in accounting classes together since her enrollment at Dunham.
Hailey Malik ’22
Becket Pricer married Estelle Yeargain on July 11 in Baton Rouge. The couple now resides in New Orleans where Becket will attend medical school this fall.
2022
Hailey Malik was recognized as a 2025-2026 Louisiana Tech University Clinical Residency Teaching Fellow by the College of Education and Human Sciences on April 28. This honor is awarded to only five clinical residents in each graduating class. Hailey, who majored in secondary education (social studies), was also named to the 2026 Louisiana Board of Regents’ Future Educator Honor Roll and received recognition in Baton Rouge at the Old State Capitol on May 5. Becket Pricer ’21 and Estelle Yeargain married in July. Pictured with the couple are London Pricer ’21 and Michelle Pricer. 80