Ensights Winter 2026

ENSWORTH SCHOOL

WINTER 2026

CENTER STAGE WITH NOLAN WHITE ’24

MIDDLE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY

HIGH SCHOOL HARKNESS

Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society. ENSWORTH MISSION STATEMENT

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2025–2026

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Prentice Stabler, Head of School

Table of Contents

Rebekah Armstrong, Director of Enrollment Management Heather Caponi, Associate Head of School Angela Claxton, Director of Marketing and Communications Nowell Hesse, Head of High School Doug Magee, Head of Middle School Kiersten Marich, Director of Institutional Advancement Kerry Ann Masoner, Head of Lower School Jason Maxwell, Director of Athletics Bobby Mirzaie, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Beth Pollard, Chief Financial Officer BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Brock Kidd, President Jim Bowen '90, Vice President Alex Ryerson, Treasurer Gerard Bullock, Secretary John Jacobson, Legal Counsel Bruce Moore, Inman Trustee Rob McCabe, Inman Trustee Jennifer Frist, Inman Trustee Kathryn Brown Teresa Broyles-Aplin Daphne Butler Julie Dretler '85 Shervin Eftekhari Amanda Farnsworth Harrison Frist '98 Frank Gordon '77 Kailey Hand Rob Hull Lauren Elcan Ingram '13 Emily Kurtz Don Orr Tree Paine Yvonne Ralsky Louis Upkins

FEATURE 4 | ALUMNI Center Stage with Nolan White '24

9 | ACADEMICS Middle School Technology For the Love of Learning & Logic The Harkness Method from Both Sides LIFE 24 | STUDENT Middle and High School Broadcasting

Lower School Earn Your Stripes High School Mock Trial High School Service Learning Student Leadership

42 | VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Lower School Tigers in the Jungle High School Visiting Artist Middle School Musical: "Annie Jr." Q&A with John Swader

54 | ATHLETICS

Grade 5 Athletics College Signings Middle and High School Accolades

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Legacy Families Class Notes Class of 1975 Reunion

78 | COMMUNITY Robert Inman Tiger Classic Cultivating Community Welcoming our New Families Upcoming Events Welcoming our New Trustees

John Vidalakis Stephaine Walker EX-OFFICIOS

Prentice Stabler, Head of School Stephanie Gounder, Parent Association President Lindsay Wells, Parent Association President-Elect Whitney Kalb '01, Alumni Board President Margaret Anne Byerly '08, National Advisory Council Chair

Copyrighted 2026 by Ensworth School. Ensworth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin in its admissions or its hiring policies. Ensworth is a member of NAIS, CASE, SACS, SAIS, and the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools. ENSIGHTS is a bi-annual publication of Ensworth’s Office of Institutional Advancement. EDITOR MC Claverie EDITORIAL STAFF MC Claverie, Angela Claxton, Mary Byrne Dailey, Aubrie Hutzel, Molly Warren DESIGN Angela Claxton, Mary Byrne Dailey PHOTOGRAPHY Peter Bryant '26, MC Claverie, Angela Claxton, Mary Byrne Dailey, Morgan Matens, Matthew Murphy, Brian Shaffrey, Mike Strasinger, Kathryn Swords, Evan Webb ON THE COVER High School Harkness Discussion

A letter from the

Head of School The momentum, purpose, and joy surrounding Ensworth continue to be evident in every facet of our school. As you look through this Winter 2026 edition of Ensights, I hope you feel the same sense of pride that I do in the work of our students, faculty, and community members. This issue highlights the many ways our mission and vision come to life — through intellectual curiosity, creativity, community partnership, and a commitment to educating the whole child.

In this edition of the magazine, you’ll see how students across all divisions are challenged to think deeply and creatively. From Middle School students exploring robotics, AI, and digital design, to High School students engaging in meaningful dialogue around the Harkness table, these stories highlight our commitment to academic excellence, student-center pedagogies, and to preparing students for a rapidly-changing world. Thank you for your continued support and for Our student life and community features

the many ways you contribute to the life of our

reflect what so many of us cherish most

school. I hope you enjoy this issue of Ensights

about Ensworth: the relationships and shared

and the stories that showcase the joy and growth

experiences that bind us together. You will

happening across our campuses.

meet student broadcasters who bring campus events to life, see examples of leadership and

Warmly,

service across both campuses, and read about programs and events designed to strengthen belonging and connection.

Prentice Stabler

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Nolan White CENTER STAGE WITH ENSWORTH ALUMNUS

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N

olan White ’24 was sitting on the floor of the Lehman-Eskind Black Box Theater at Frist Campus when The Outsiders first

premiered on Broadway. At the time, during the spring of his senior year, White’s friends said he

would be a good fit for the show. Little did they know that only a year and a half later, he would be cast as the leading role of Ponyboy Curtis in the show’s first national tour. Set in 1967 Oklahoma, The Outsiders follows troubled Tulsan adolescents Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and their chosen family. The musical opened on Broadway in April of 2024 and was the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Direction. Following the show’s Broadway success, the North American tour of The Outsiders was officially announced on May 29, 2024, and in February of 2025, an open casting call for the roles of Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade took place in New York City. And for White, who was in his first year at the University of Michigan, that was the moment when everything changed. “When my mom sent me the link to the open call, I thought, ‘Are you kidding? No way. When am I going to have time to do that? I'm at school,’” he said. “But we found a free weekend, and we went up there. I sang a song, I waited in line, and I just got lucky to be seen.” After his initial open call audition, White had several callbacks. When he received a request for a self-tape, that’s when it all started to feel real. “As soon as I got that self-tape request, it was all engines firing like, I'm going to do this,” he said.

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“I just had to think back to doing shows at Ensworth and my first year at Michigan. This is what I do. I know how to do this. You just have to trust yourself and trust that what you bring to a room is enough.”

- Nolan White

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At 19-years-old, White was among the youngest

Ponyboy, gives an audience member a copy of

actors when the cast was announced on July 25,

The Outsiders novel. During one of the Nashville

2025. He felt imposter syndrome in the early days

performances, he chose to give the copy to

of rehearsal, conscious of his limited professional

High School Technical Theater Director Cody

experience next to the veteran performers around

Allen. For Allen, who worked with White all four

him. But he leaned on the confidence shaped during

years of high school, this moment was not only

his years onstage and in the classroom at Ensworth

remarkable but also emotional.

and later in college. Slowly, that steadiness returned, and with each rehearsal, he grew more certain he

“Receiving the book was such a delight to the point

belonged.

that it is permanently displayed in my house, open to the page that he signed,” Allen said. “In

“It's terrifying, and it's scary putting yourself out

that scene, when he held up the book, it was

there, especially being a first-year college student

an instant realization for me that that was the

where everyone else has probably already graduated

actual book, and he was about to give that book to

and is more experienced,” he said. “I just had to

someone. I started smiling and stood up, grabbed

think back to doing shows at Ensworth and my first

the book, and it put me on the verge of tears. It

year at Michigan. This is what I do. I know how to do

felt like watching a student achieve their dream,

this. You just have to trust yourself and trust that

and I got to play a small part in it.”

what you bring to a room is enough.” Ensworth Director of Theater and High School The Outsiders tour officially opened in Tulsa,

English Teacher David Berry '91 shared, “At the

Oklahoma, on October 8 and will travel around

heart of an actor's job is the ability to bring

the country through September 2026. Though the

people together within a shared experience.

show will stop in several cities, White said the

Nolan's ability to not only be the center of gravity

performance on the Tennessee Performing Arts

on stage for his cast and the story they are telling,

Center stage in October was particularly special

but also to reach beyond the stage and hold an

because friends, family, and members of the

audience of nearly 2,500 people within that

Ensworth community attended to cheer him on.

shared experience is a rare gift — one that he now has the opportunity to share with audiences

“Getting to walk out and step up onto the stage was

across the country. Our Ensworth theater family

crazy, because that's where I saw my first ever

is incredibly proud of him.”

musical,” he said. “It was a full-circle moment, and knowing that my parents, grandparents, and a whole

While White was in Nashville, he also had the

bunch of Ensworth people were there made it really

opportunity to come to Frist Campus and see

special. And I don't know if I'm ever going to have a

former teachers and classmates.

performance like that again, because it was my first hometown show on a stage that I've always wanted

“It’s fun coming back and taking it all in, especially

to perform on. I was really emotional, and it meant

after being on the road; coming home is kind

the world.”

of surreal,” he said. “It took like a day for it to set in, the house and Nashville and all that, but

At one point during the show, White’s character,

Ensworth immediately felt the same.”

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One stop on White’s visit was the Ingram Arts Center theater, where he had the chance to sit in a circle and speak with other Ensworth theater students in a Q&A format. He encouraged his peers to enjoy every day on campus and to cherish the time spent with teachers and friends. “Our school's academics and teachers are so fantastic, and I am thankful for everything I learned, because so many things that I didn't think I was going to use that I have utilized on a daily basis in professional life are just invaluable,” he said. “I aspire to be as kind, wise and goofy, and as good at cultivating a space like this as Mr. Berry has one day. Y’all have a good director.” As White embarks on the rest of his Outsiders journey, he looks forward to continuing storytelling every night across the country. “The Outsiders is important because it spans across every single generation,” White said. “It's about finding yourself, staying true to yourself, no matter what the world throws at you. It’s about family, even choosing to be with the family that might not be blood-related. It's a coming-of-age story, so learn how to find your artistic voice and dare to be different than the norm. Dare to stray away from the status quo and just love. Love the people around you, hold them close, and savor every moment, the good and the bad.” ■ WRITTEN BY MC CLAVERIE

Communications Manager PHOTOS BY MATTHEW MURPHY

Scan the QR code to watch the full interview with Nolan

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Middle School Academics

SHAPING THE FUTURE

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIGITAL CREATORS » WRITTEN BY MATT HOLLOWELL, Middle School Technology Teacher

For our Ensworth Middle School students, technology is more than just a class on their schedule; it is a mindset. Every Middle School student engages with our technology program through either a focus class, which meets four times a rotation, or a foundations class, which meets two times a rotation. This approach ensures that every student gains digital literacy and experience with technology tools while offering those with a passion for tech the chance to take a deeper dive.

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FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

LITERACY, DESIGN, AND AI FOUNDATIONS

Across both pathways, students learn essential Google Education tools, explore both 2D and 3D design concepts, participate in two core artificial intelligence units called AI Foundations and AI Literacy, and take part in the annual Hour of Code.

Whether a student chooses to take a focus or foundations class in technology, they experience meaningful work with artificial intelligence — What is it? How does it work? How should I use it? — and engage in various coding and problem-solving challenges throughout the year.

TECHNOLOGY FOCUS

ROBOTICS, MEDIA, AND CREATIVE TECH

For students enrolled in the technology focus pathway, the experience grows even richer. In addition to the core curriculum, students explore two additional artificial intelligence units called AI Ethics/Bias and AI RealWorld Applications, undertake more challenging 3D printing projects, develop deeper technology and media skills, build and code in VEX Robotics, and learn the fundamentals of podcasting. This expanded curriculum encourages students to stretch creatively, think critically, and engage with emerging technologies as makers, not just consumers.

In robotics, students complete three VEX challenges in the fall semester: Driver’s License, ForceField, and Warehouse Wars. These experiences push students to think like engineers as they design, build, test, and refine different robot configurations to meet increasingly complex goals.

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“

I WANT TO BE AN ENGINEER AND ROBOTICS GIVES ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO THAT. I GET TO FIGURE OUT CHALLENGES AND LEARN DESIGN SKILLS. TECHNOLOGY CLASS HAS HELPED ME LEARN PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS I CAN USE IN ANY SUBJECT.”

The Engineering Design Process is at the heart of every challenge, and students quickly learn that success comes through iteration, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Watching our Middle School students navigate mechanical setbacks with curiosity, excitement, and an admirable dose of grit has become one of the highlights of the course. It is rewarding to watch and experience meaningful learning emerging from organized chaos.

Just as robotics develops technical and spatial reasoning skills, the focus podcasting program stretches students in an entirely different direction.

- JACK DORR ’30 Middle School Technology Focus Student

Each year, technology focus students produce four grade-level podcast episodes, which are entirely

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student-run. Small groups develop segment ideas, ranging from school news to interviews to sports commentary, before writing scripts, selecting intro/outro music, and recording and editing their audio.

A rotating student producer takes on the additional responsibility of assembling the full show and polishing the final cut for the Ensworth community. The process blends creativity with technical skill, teamwork with independence, and storytelling with problem-solving. These episodes are shared on our school’s podcast site and serve as a powerful demonstration of student voice in action.

INNOVATION IN ACTION

CODING, CREATIVITY, AND REAL-WORLD PROBLEM SOLVING

During this year’s Computer Science Education Week, our students will complete two Hour of Code activities: one from Code.org and one designed right here at Ensworth. After completing a national, pre-programmed activity, students transition into an AI-based brainstorming and coding environment built specifically for our Ensworth curriculum.

Students begin by identifying a real-world problem or personal interest and then collaborate with an AI coding tool to create an original digital product. Some students design apps, and others build games. Many experiment with hybrids that combine creativity, problem-solving, fitness, storytelling, or academic support. Once their Scan here to listen to the Middle School Podcasts.

initial prototype is working, students move smoothly into refining, debugging, and adding features. The pride they take in developing a functioning piece of software is palpable, and the pace at which they learn when supported by both AI and their peers is remarkable.

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“Exploring AI in technology class has helped me learn how to use it for study strategies,” said Delaney Vallejo ’30. “It’s important to build those skills now because AI is becoming more prominent in our everyday lives.”

Ensworth’s technology focus class is a space where students learn to think boldly, take risks, collaborate meaningfully, and bring bold ideas to life. Whether they are engineering a robot, producing a podcast, or building their first AI-powered application, our students learn that technology is a tool for creativity, problem-solving, and connection. Most importantly, they discover that they are capable of shaping the

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVE PROGRAM WAS INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO OFFER STUDENTS A RICH EXPERIENCE, WHILE SUPPORTING OUR STRATEGIC GOAL OF EXPANDING OFFERINGS IN APPLIED SCIENCES, INCLUDING ENGINEERING, ROBOTICS, DESIGN, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE.

digital world around them — and they are having a lot of fun along the way. ■

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FOR THE LOVE OF

learning & logic ENGAGING YOUNG MINDS, EMPOWERING MATHEMATICIANS

Walk into any Lower School math classroom, and you’ll see students talking, building, and thinking together. Math at Ensworth is hands-on, lively, and full of discovery. Through Math in Focus, our Singapore-based math curriculum, students learn to visualize concepts, reason deeply, and communicate their ideas with clarity.

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Lower School Academics Singapore Math is designed to develop confident mathematical thinkers by building skills and understanding in a carefully sequenced progression. Students move through a concrete– pictorial–abstract learning process: first using hands-on manipulatives, then visual representations, and finally abstract symbols. This method deepens comprehension, encourages flexible problem-solving, and helps students see connections across mathematical ideas.

To strengthen and personalize this experience, Ensworth created a new position this year: Math Instructional Coach and Student Support, led by Bethany Humphrey. Humphrey’s dual role bridges teacher development and direct student support, ensuring that every child gets what they need to thrive in math.

From Kindergarten to Grade 5,

“My goal is to make math come

Humphrey collaborates closely with

alive for students. Whether I’m

teachers to plan lessons that are interactive, conceptually rich, and

co-teaching a lesson, designing

developmentally aligned. She also

enrichment challenges, or helping

provides coaching, models best practices, and helps teachers bring math to life through games, realworld applications, and creative problem solving. At the same time, she works directly

a child master a new skill, I want every student to see themselves as a capable mathematician.” - BETHANY HUMPHREY -

with students in small-group settings, providing targeted intervention,

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personalized practice, or enrichment opportunities that stretch their thinking. In Grades K–2, students build strong number sense through hands-on exploration, visual models, and play-based learning that make math meaningful and memorable. During a recent Kindergarten lesson, students measured the lengths of classroom objects using paper clips, comparing results and discussing why their answers might differ.

As they move into Grades 3–5, those same strategies evolve into powerful problemsolving tools. Students tackle multi-step problems, analyze data, and clearly explain their reasoning, developing confidence, precision, and the kind of mathematical thinking that extends far beyond the classroom.

In Grade 3, small groups used whiteboard

By combining research-based best practices and studentcentered pedagogy, we will build the foundational

walls to model multi-step real-world word problems in a Building Thinking Classrooms structure, debating which strategy made the most sense and revising their thinking together. Grade 5 students recently used bar models to visualize fraction multiplication,

academic abilities, habits

exploring how parts of parts create new

of mind, and core skills our

wholes. As they shaded and compared models, students shared strategies aloud,

students need to succeed in a

some drew to reason, others explained how

rapidly changing world.

multiplying by a fraction less than one makes the product smaller. Their discussion made an abstract concept both visible and meaningful.

STRATEGIC VISION CONNECTION Driving Academic Excellence

“Bethany brings deep expertise in both mathematical content and instructional

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practice,” said Head of Lower School Kerry Ann Masoner. “Her work embodies Ensworth’s vision to engage students with both rigor and joy. Through her partnership with teachers, we’re growing our instructional practice in ways that ensure every child experiences the

IMPACT HIGHLIGHT

excitement and confidence that come from true mathematical thinking.”

The Ensworth Fund provides In her coaching work, Humphrey builds on the strong math teaching already happening

the necessary resources for

at Ensworth. She collaborates with teachers

the continued success of these

to fine-tune lesson design, analyzes pacing

programs including adding

and data, and explores new ways to extend the Singapore approach. Recent cycles have

talented, specialized faculty

focused on enriching practices already in

and ongoing support through

place, like using Thinking Tasks to promote

professional development

curiosity and multiple solution paths, and incorporating manipulatives to strengthen

funding.

conceptual understanding.

“When teachers feel supported, students feel it too,” Humphrey said. “Math is meant to be active, joyful, and full of wonder. When students experience that, confidence naturally follows.”

As Ensworth’s math program continues to grow, this investment in coaching and student support ensures that every learner, no matter their starting point, has the tools, guidance, and encouragement to succeed. ■ WRITTEN BY

The Lower School Academic Support Team

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High School Academics

S HARE D VOI C E S , SHARED L E AR N I NG The Harkness Method from Both Sides

WRITTEN BY

ELIZABETH KINTZ, Class of 2028 AMANDA BERRY, High School English Faculty

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A

t Ensworth, learning begins not with a lecture, but with a table. The Harkness table stands as a physical expression of the school’s commitment to active, joyful learning and shared responsibility. The Harkness Method brings students and teachers together in face-to-face

dialogue, emphasizing preparation, respectful listening, and thoughtful speaking. Here, teachers are not simply dispensers of knowledge, but partners in inquiry. The Harkness Method of instruction, usually taught around large oval shaped tables, is a student-centered approach to learning. The Harkness Method promotes collaboration and communication in the face of varying and contrasting points of view. Across disciplines, students are encouraged to question one another, test ideas in real time, and apply knowledge with the support of their classmates. More than a teaching strategy, the Harkness Method fosters a community of learners who value human interaction as central to the pursuit of understanding.

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A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE

on the Harkness Method ELIZABETH KINTZ | CLASS OF 2028

Harkness discussions are a vital part of the Ensworth experience. They not only create connections and understanding between students, but they also shape the way students connect and interact with the world in a parallel way. In my Honors English class, we recently finished studying Toni Morrison’s novel A Mercy. We had several Harkness discussions about this book, which deepened my comprehension and perspective.

Harkness discussions consistently

HARKNESS PREPARATION

demonstrate the

There are three vital parts of Harkness discussions:

importance of

discussion. The process of preparing for Harkness

listening, regardless of

students may go in simply with their annotated

the topic or direction.

there are also students who fall in between on

preparation, discussion, and the impact postdiscussions varies from student to student. Some books, while others may take meticulous notes; this spectrum. The way someone prepares for the discussion is just as original and self-led as the discussion itself. Normally, I make notes in my book by annotating and sometimes I write important themes down separately in a notebook or at the end of the chapter.

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At the beginning of the class, after reading the

classroom and the world. When should I jump in to

assigned chapters, we get into small groups and write

speak? Who is trying to get a turn? How could I build

our thoughts about what we read in our notebooks.

on that point? What can I glean from what he/she

Each small group puts their main ideas on the board,

just said? These are regular questions that deepen

and then all of the students walk around and see the

my comprehension of others and their thoughts.

tapestry of thoughts the groups came up with. Some groups put minimal notes in their notebooks, while

Participating in discussions and learning from the

others fill the page with all their ideas. Each student

discussions are equally important. It’s crucial to not

generally uses a different-colored Expo marker

only focus on what I am saying, but also on what

when writing their small group thoughts on the

my peers are saying. Before I came to Ensworth, my

board, illustrating that each student has a mind with

thoughts were more one-dimensional and less open.

different pigmentation. Working in small groups and

Listening is such a vital part of learning. Harkness

seeing my classmates’ ideas and thought processes

discussions consistently demonstrate the importance

shows the variation in thought.

of listening, regardless of the topic or direction. During this particular discussion, we learned together

In a recent Harkness discussion, there were several

by listening to each other and contributing to

contrasting ideas on the board. Everyone interpreted

Morrison’s final chapters. We came to the consensus

the experience of Florens, a Black enslaved girl in

as a class that male dominance during the colonial

Morrison’s novel, differently. My small group noticed

period dictated how women lived in the world. This

the way Florens lost her autonomy in the face of her

consensus could not be reached without everyone’s

abandonment; another group noticed how shoes

contributions.

validated Florens’ identity; a different group took interest in the reasons behind Florens' paranoia and envy; another group asked questions about how Florens changed after being cast out by the man she loved. These different interpretations of the final section of the novel demonstrate that the process of preparation for a Harkness is different for each student, which creates a variety of perspectives. Because of the preparation process for these discussions, I find it easier to make sense of the world and be open to other ideas.

IN-CLASS HARKNESS DISCUSSION

POST-HARKNESS DISCUSSION IMPACT Harkness discussions play a role both inside and outside the classroom.

I learn about variation in thought, become more open to other perspectives, and find connection and collaboration with my peers.

Harkness discussions are student-led and always

After each discussion, I find myself not only with a

have their own direction. The ideas on the board help

better understanding of the world but with a better

discussions begin, but normally the class will travel

ability to understand the world. I credit this to my

into deeper and unexplored territory with the topic.

peers and the many different conversations we have

Harkness discussions help me build awareness in the

in the classroom.

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A TEACHER'S PERSPECTIVE

on the Harkness Method

AMANDA BERRY | HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH FACULTY

This fall, my sophomore Honors American Literature class read a rich but difficult novel, Toni Morrison's A Mercy. Choosing a text is often the first step in setting up a Harkness, and this novel is perfect: it’s set in the time period they’re studying in American history — maximum crossover potential — and Morrison’s very layered, literary style is challenging enough to give us a lot to wrestle with in discussion.

Students have to be willing to ask questions, push back, and take risks to fuel the backand-forth that allows us to go somewhere deep and meaningful. This is pretty countercultural in school, where often the “right answer” is the supreme goal.

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HARKNESS PREPARATION A key ingredient to a good discussion is vulnerability. Students have to be willing to ask questions, push back, and take risks to fuel the back-and-forth that allows us to go somewhere deep and meaningful. This is pretty countercultural in school, where often the “right answer” is the supreme goal. This challenging text helps us here — no one reads Toni Morrison and knows exactly what's going on from page one. I have two major challenges as the facilitator: help my students stay focused on a particular thought long enough to dig deep, and ensure that they feel a sense of closure and accomplishment that their labor netted them something meaningful. I need to do this without speaking if I can, allowing the students the full class time to uncover something together. We’ve deepdived on various literary tools throughout our reading — point of view, characterization, conflict, symbolism

— plus ideas from psychology and philosophy (often brought to us by seminar class) and history, so I just need to remind them of all the tools they have on hand, then let them loose. I put together a few questions to act as invitations to each way of

I hear the conversation continue in the hallway and later in the commons, which is my favorite measure of a discussion's success.

thinking. I'll project these during the discussion “in case your conversation fizzles out,” but based on previous discussions, they likely won't need them. At

POST-HARKNESS DISCUSSION IMPACT

the beginning of class, I’ll ask everyone to flip back through their previous discussion notes to see what

I get to do this again two more times with my

trains of thought they want to pick up, and that will

other sections, and each discussion will be a bit

likely be enough to start the party.

different depending on who is at the table, what they tuned into in their reading, and what they have experienced and value in real life. We can read the

IN-CLASS HARKNESS DISCUSSION

same book for multiple years in a row and never

In class, we always start with a small group warm-up.

have the same discussion twice — it's a magical

The chatter is immediate — questions about what

confluence of individuals, the class culture they

exactly happened, epiphanies to close mysteries that

co-create, and the makeup of their worlds at the

have plagued us since chapter one, and debates

time. The colonial America we’re studying is the

about whether this was ultimately a happy or sad

foundation of the one we live in, and the one they

story. I haven't even finished one loop around the

will inherit. Their connections to their lives and

table before they are talking to people across the

values never fail to be astute and compelling. They

room. They're ready for this discussion to really start.

never fail to be encouraging, either, an antidote to the conflict and pessimism that seem to hang over

Each team heads to the board to capture their

“adult” conversations of late.

top three discussion points. Where chapter one saw mainly clarifying questions, we have lots of

The value of the Harkness table isn't just the

hypotheses and epiphanies here, punctuated by a

satisfaction of conquering a difficult novel with the

few philosophical questions that solicit lots of hearts

help of your friends. Discussion is a little breath

and checkmarks from teammates as they take a lap

of exploration in a setting where students can

to “preview” the discussion, chatting with neighbors

sometimes feel it's all been said and done, and

the whole time.

there is nothing left for them to add, when in fact, we desperately need their voices. It gives us a

We sit down and begin the Harkness in earnest; I

chance to prioritize exploration over consumption,

track while they talk, and it’s like Olympic ping pong

collaboration over competition, and to put in perfect

for a moment until we settle into a train of thought

symbiosis the unique individuals and the powerful

that makes us think deeply before we jump in.

community they create. It helps us authentically

Almost every student joins the conversation multiple

value divergent perspectives and listen deeply to

times to explore possible meanings, illuminate the

one another, not just to find the gap to jump in,

history, and ask some profound and relevant ethical

but because we can't wait to see where this train

questions. The bell rings, and we are amazed that it's

of thought might take us. And when it goes well, it

already over, which happens a lot with this group.

always leaves us wishing for five more minutes. ■

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Student Life

THE VOICES OF ENSWORTH STUDENT BROADCASTERS TAKE THE LEAD

Cheering on our Tigers is a hallmark of the Ensworth experience. But while most fans flood the stands in their E gear, the Broadcast Club heads straight to the field or court, unloading cameras, microphones, and cables as they prepare to go live.

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Operating on both Red Gables and Frist Campus, the Broadcast Club offers Middle and High School students hands-on learning and real-time sports commentary. Guided by faculty mentors, students gain real-world experience working across every facet of broadcasting with professional-grade equipment. “Students who participate in the Broadcast Club are learning more than just technical skills. They are working in groups where communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving are critical to the success of the broadcast,” said Jason Robinson, High School Director of Technology and Director of Broadcast & Multimedia. “Since the production is happening live, students are utilizing these skills in a fast-paced environment, and have to learn how to adapt quickly.”

HIGH SCHOOL BROADCASTING On-field camera work is one of many responsibilities High School students take on during a livestream. Students serve as on-air talent, operate cameras from the broadcasting studio, control replay, and manage graphics, according to student technical director Mitch Addison ’28. Because of his role, Addison spends most of his time in the control room rather than on the field, giving him a different perspective than sideline reporters and fans in the stands. “There's an alternate perspective and a mathematical approach to where you can learn some valuable technical knowledge from broadcast,” he said. “In my role, I see multiple different screens and have to keep track of all of them to find the best possible cut or view of a play.”

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Gabe Dean '26 also works alongside Addison,

said. “Broadcasting allows students like myself who

running Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) remote-controlled

had never thought about broadcasting before to

cameras. Together, the studio team and the on-field

experience the area and see if they enjoy it.”

team work to synchronize coverage. For students like Peter Bryant '26, who plans to “Someone is calling out which replay to run after

study video production and creative media in

a play, camera people are calling out if they got a

college, High School content creation has been

shot, and then tracking a player who performed well,

transformative.

while the switcher and replay make sure they are synced up properly,” Dean said.

“I think having a creative media program at Ensworth matters more than people realize. It gives students

On-air talent is another vital part of a High School

a chance to actually show who we are,” Bryant said.

broadcast. Students report live from the field and in

“Sure, it’s fun to shoot games and design graphics,

the press box during the game and halftime. Aubrey

but there’s something bigger underneath it. We

Trusley '27 focuses on engaging the audience

have some seriously talented students on and off

by commentating on highlights or creating trivia

the field. Student-led creative media lets us capture

segments with fellow students. She prepares by

the school the way we experience it, and share it

writing questions and researching players, but she

with the community.”

credits her experience around the Harkness table for helping her use her voice effectively.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BROADCASTING

While Trusley reports from the field, Eli Russ '27

Led by Director of Auxiliary Programs and Grades

calls the play-by-play analysis from the press box. “I

4, 5, and 7 Teacher Oren Goldring, the Middle

am also a student and a fan, so I try to be unbiased,

School Broadcast Club provides students with

but sometimes my fandom shows through,” Russ

an initial introduction to broadcasting, fostering

“Harkness-style learning has increased my confidence in contemporaneous speaking and drawing others into discussion and then reacting and responding to them in real time. Being a part of the broadcast team has taught me that it's okay to take risks, fail, be different, and put myself out there.” Aubrey Trusley '27

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Co-curricular programs are a key component to our whole child approach and are an integral extension of our academic program. The Ensworth Fund supports this extensive programming by providing equipment and spaces to expand learning beyond the classroom.

pivotal skills used at the High School level. Students

Seay ’31 and Everett Bovender ’31 had the

learn the basics of sports broadcasting by using

opportunity to collaborate with the High School

video cameras, production switchers, slow-motion

club by assisting with on-field camera work during

replay, and graphics. They also call Middle School

football season.

basketball games live with on-air play-by-play and color commentary.

Typically, multiple cameras are used during a football livestream to capture several angles.

The Middle School Broadcasting Club was one of the

This season, Seay ran the end zone camera and

factors that drew Grade 8 student Luke LaFreniere '30

Bovender ran the sideline camera — both essential

to Ensworth. Since joining last year, he’s become a

for live plays and replays.

valued member of the broadcast team, especially when providing courtside commentary.

“Sometimes it’s kinda scary because the football players are barreling at you,” Seay said. “But it’s

“The way you get to watch a sport firsthand and have

really cool and way different to be on the field than

the best view of the game is awesome,” LaFreniere

in the stands.”

said. “Growing up playing sports has fueled that dream of being a broadcaster, and then coming to Ensworth made it even better because I can do that dream right now.”

WRITTEN BY MC CLAVERIE

Communications Manager While the Middle School club primarily broadcasts basketball at Red Gables Campus, this fall, Connor

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LAUNCHING A NEW LIFE CLASS CURRICULUM IN THE LOWER SCHOOL

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he outdoor spaces at Red Gables Campus have been bubbling with Life class activities this fall. Grade 1 students

huddled in the courtyard as their teams brainstormed ways to

show respect while disagreeing with a friend. Grade 3 students excitedly aimed for difficult questions about responsibility in a ball toss game. Grade 5 students raced down the loop road as they listed all the ways to be grateful in unexpected situations, like doing chores and eating vegetables.

Born out of a desire to foster a unified school culture surrounding social-emotional growth and well-being, the Tiger Stripes program encourages students to notice the best in themselves and one another. Particular emphasis is placed upon recognizing moments of kindness, diligence, and integrity. These three terms have become foundational pillars in the social-emotional learning of Lower School students and are woven throughout the school day and calendar as each month brings a new theme to be discussed, practiced, and celebrated.

Each monthly theme falls within the umbrella of one of the Tiger Stripes. Months dedicated to respect, gratitude,

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Student Life and empathy teach students to lead with kindness. Discussing traits of perseverance, courage, and creativity helps students understand how to work with heart. Building skills related to responsibility, cooperation, and honesty encourages students to do their part.

In Life classes, students learn about what these terms mean,

KINDNESS

ways to show them, and then have opportunities for applied

Lead with kindness.

practice with their peers. “Life class teaches you how to be a

Respect

kind human, and other important things in life, but in a fun

Gratitude

way,” said Lydia Tigrett ’33.

Empathy

The PurposeFull People, an elementary social-emotional curriculum created by CharacterStrong, provides a necessary, evidence-based layer to the topics and lessons addressed in Life class. The Tiger Stripes initiative builds upon the

DILIGENCE Work with heart.

framework by adding an increased emphasis on the applied

Perseverance

practice of these topics. The goal is that by giving students the

Courage

opportunity to attempt new skills in a safe space, such as Life

Creativity

class, they will encounter fewer barriers to employing these techniques in other areas of their lives.

But Life class isn’t the only place where students are encouraged to earn their stripes. Each Lower School classroom proudly displays a Tiger Stripes poster, and teachers call upon these themes in their morning meetings.

INTEGRITY Do your part. Responsibility Cooperation Honesty

Life class teacher for Grades K–3, Kate Downey ’20, shared, “Having different monthly themes allows us to adapt based on student and grade level needs.”

Thus, focusing on a broader trait each month provides a level of flexibility for classroom and Life class teachers to ensure the content delivered is relevant to current student issues and discussed appropriately at each phase of child development.

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As part of Ensworth’s commitment to ignite leadership, the Tiger

Recognizing moments of success for students is a crucial component of the Tiger Stripes program.

Stripes program helps students

Throughout the week, teachers notice when students

build the social-emotional and

exemplify kindness, diligence, and integrity. Olivia

ethical decision-making skills that underpin effective leadership. By practicing responsibility, cooperation, perseverance, and integrity in Life class and across the school day, students develop the interpersonal tools needed to lead with purpose.

Betts, Lower School counselor, then parses through these stories and reads an example at both the K–2 and 3–5 lunches on Mondays. Students are recognized with a fun Tiger Stripes sticker and claps from their peers. These special moments provide concrete examples for ways students can positively contribute to their school community and encourage students to celebrate each other’s successes.

Peer encouragement doesn’t stop there. Three bulletin boards in the Lower School have been converted into affirmation walls this fall. Time is set aside in

STRATEGIC VISION CONNECTION

Igniting Leadership for Impact

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Life class for students to write words of affirmation

for people in their lives who demonstrate each monthly theme. Prompts change from week to week to aid in a deeper understanding of the trait. While discussing the theme of respect, affirmation prompts included writing about people who use good manners, show kindness and inclusivity, and

I'm grateful for this great school, for my friends, family, and teacher.

stand up for others.

When students see their names on the affirmation wall, it gives them a boost of confidence and positive reinforcement to keep up the good work. Moreover, this practice motivates students to maintain an optimistic outlook as they move about the world. In essence, this portion of the Tiger Stripes program attempts to shift student

When my water bottle spilled, they helped me clean it up.

perspectives to focus on the good in one another and in the world around them.

The goal of Life class has always been to cultivate students’ social-emotional skills and thus help them develop into independent problem solvers, collaborative team players, ethical decision-makers, and assertive leaders. By making developmentally appropriate adjustments to Lower School Life class,

They included me in a math project when we had an odd number of people.

connecting topics to the classroom, and involving elements of whole-school recognition, the Tiger Stripes initiative in the Lower School augments the social-emotional components already in place to foster an environment where our Tigers lead with kindness, work with heart, and do their part. ■

He always comes to school with a smile and

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Lower School Counselor & Lower School

helps me if I missed something in a lesson.

Life Department Chair

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Student Life

H IG H SCHO O L

MOCK TRIAL TEAM SHINES ON THE GLOBAL STAGE AT EMPIRE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WRITTEN BY MC CLAVERIE, Communications Manager

E

very Tuesday and Thursday night, students meet at Frist Campus to turn a classroom into a courtroom

for Mock Trial practice. With scripts, notes,

and costumes in hand, the team, led by High School History Teacher Dr. Kyla Morgan Young, prepares for competitions,

drawing on their deep understanding of the legal system. “It's important to have Mock Trial at Ensworth because I think it's much more impactful than you would think at a glance,” said Allie Bernstein ’27. “For me, Mock Trial has shown me what I want to do with my life. It’s really important for kids to have the opportunity to explore that career field or the law.” Mock Trial is an academic competition run by the State Bar Association where students simulate a courtroom trial to learn

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about the judicial system. Students assume the roles of lawyers and witnesses, analyze a hypothetical case, prepare trial strategies, and present their case in a real courtroom before a judge and scoring attorneys. Teams from different schools compete against each other, with one side representing the prosecution and the other the defense each round. “You have to work on a team. This isn't an individual competition like some academic endeavors,” Young said. “Mock Trial requires a level of acting. It requires a level of knowledge of the rules. It requires a strong knowledge of the law. It requires improvising. There are so many pieces that it demands of students, and it is deeply fun.” Young started Ensworth’s Mock Trial team during the 2024 – 2025 school year. Since then, the program has grown from a small group of students interested in learning more about the law to a fully formed competitive team.

and build a solid, logical case from both sides,” Young said. “They have to argue it both from the

“We put in a lot of work last year, and the students

prosecution and the defendant. Then there's this

started asking if we could compete,” she said. “We

creativity aspect as well. They have to make it feel

were a little ragtag bunch, and once the kids started

like it’s not students reciting a script. They have to

getting ready for the competition, they got really

become lawyers. They have to become the witness

excited about it.”

that they're embodying. Those things are magical.”

The Mock Trial season begins in November, when

Each practice is different, and students have the

teams receive the case they need to prepare for the

autonomy to focus on what they need to do to

district competition in February. Each student is

get ready for the case. Often, according to Ryleigh

assigned to role-play as a witness or a lawyer. Once

Wescott ’26, the team breaks into pairs or small

they have gotten their role, students use practice

groups to collaborate and give each other feedback.

to research their case and work on their statements and cross-examinations with the help of Young and

“Not everyone is doing the same thing in practice,"

Ned Hildebrand, an Ensworth parent and the team’s

said Wescott. “We have our pairs — our witnesses

legal advisor.

and our attorneys — and sometimes a pair will go work together while someone else works on their

“Problem solving and critical thinking are huge,

cross-examination or opening statement with our

because these kids have to approach a case

coaches. Leading up to a competition, we're going

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to run our full trials of one side of the case.” The team doesn’t find out whether they’ll argue for the prosecution or the defense until moments before a competition begins. As a result, students must be prepared to think quickly and present the strongest possible argument against their opponent's school. For Will Blair

This November, before the start of the regular

'26, the spontaneous discussions around the

season, the team traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to

Harkness table have sharpened his ability to speak

attend the Empire World Championship, one of

confidently on the spot.

the most competitive international Mock Trial tournaments in the world. Though only in their

“Being able to come up with your presentation on

second season, every student received votes for Best

the spot, similar to in a Harkness, is important,”

Attorney or Best Witness.

Blair said. "For a closing argument, you're not going to be able to memorize your entire

“All weekend, Ned and I were watching the kids

argument, because you don't know what the

congratulate each other, build each other up, and

opposing team is going to say. In a Harkness,

call each other to rally,” Young said. “It’s the same

you don't know what anyone else is going to

kind of thing that we see in our sports programs,

say, so you also have to be able to come up with

but we're getting to see them do that on an

information on the spot.”

intellectual level, which is really fun.” ■

Similarly, Sutton Korn '27 said her experience at the Harkness table has helped her become a more adaptable public speaker. “In the courtroom, you have to be able to stay calm, think clearly, and decide what you're going to say,” Korn said. “In the classroom, let's say you have an essay prompt that you're not quite sure how to answer, it's a big life skill to say, even though I prepared this a certain

The Ensworth Fund supports enriching co-curricular programs such as

way, I have to be flexible and combine what my

Mock Trial, Model

plans are with what the situation presents.”

UN, and Patchwork.

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IMPACT HIGHLIGHT

Service Learning

Real People, Real Stories: STUDENTS DISCOVER SERVICE THROUGH INTERVIEWS

Service learning is at the heart of the Ensworth experience. By fostering a spirit of service, students experience the joy of impacting the world around them in meaningful ways while developing empathy and discovering their ability to make a positive difference in their community and beyond. While students engage in a variety of service opportunities both on and off campus, this November, 44 sophomores participated in a special service learning project spearheaded by Seminar Teacher Ashley Slay Glotta ’14. Seminar, a required Grade 10 semester course, is a unique component of Ensworth's academic curriculum, as it prepares students for life beyond the classroom while teaching core skills. The hope is to equip adolescents with greater self-awareness, interpersonal

WRITTEN BY BETSY THOMAS

Director of Service Learning

skills, and ample resources for optimal mental, emotional, and physical health through the exploration of topics. These include, but are not limited to, social

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adjustment, community, leadership, relationships, peer pressure, social media, wellness, and diversity. In line with the course’s core curriculum, Glotta wanted to create an assignment to teach her students about cultural literacy. As she brainstormed ways to help students better understand themselves and others' perspectives, she also aimed to expand beyond the classroom. The idea Glotta landed on was simple — have students interview people at different stages of life about their lived experiences. The project was broken down into four parts. First, students listened to TED talks and read articles to explore different storytelling mediums and how they connect deeply with others. After completing this initial research, each student wrote a personal narrative based on their experiences, then interviewed a peer and wrote about their story. Then, Glotta had her brother Ron Slay, a sports reporter, visit class to guide her students in crafting meaningful interview questions. Once students had walked through the process of learning about themselves and their peers, they learned how to write thoughtful questions. Then, they began preparing for the service learning portion of the project. Each student created a list of five questions to get to the heart of understanding someone else’s lived perspective. Putting all of their new skills into practice, the students

"IT WAS COOL BEING ABLE TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE WHILE HEARING THE SOUL STORIES AND WISDOM FROM A GENERATION SO VASTLY DIFFERENT THAN OURS.”

MARLOWE ZRALEK '28

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visited St. Paul Independent Living Community and Belmont Village to interview the residents. By speaking with these senior members of the Nashville community and sharing stories from their own lives, the students created an intergenerational bond that left everyone feeling more connected and uplifted. To wrap up this experience, students returned to class and compiled all the information they had gathered from the residents at these senior communities. The final component was to write an essay about the story of the person (or people) they interviewed. Through this project, students served their community and gained a better understanding of themselves and others, while stepping out of their comfort zone. “Service learning days are really important to me. Being able to get students to engage in service while also growing into more empathetic and thoughtful individuals like we did in November is the quintessential service learning project,” Glotta said. “I am honored to get to be a part of it because serving is truly one of the things that makes Ensworth so special.” ■

Ron Slay, a sports reporter, visited Glotta's class to teach students interview skills.

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Student Leadership

I F YO U R ACT I O N S I N S PI RE OTHE R S TO D R E A M MOR E , LE A R N MOR E , DO M OR E A ND BECOME MOR E ,

you are a leader. - J OHN QUINCY ADAMS

At Ensworth, our programming is intentionally designed to equip students with the skills required to be effective leaders. Through a wide range of leadership opportunities, we empower our students to become proactive, resilient, and compassionate contributors to their communities and beyond.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Class of 2026

Class of 2027

Class of 2028

Class of 2029

Brooke Butler

Tom Courtney

Katie Freeman

Yeva Diachenko

David Choma

Mills Darst

Tempo Haun

Reid Fuller

Clayton Ellis*

Tully Johnson

Jet O’Rear

Caroline Kurtz

Julia Grace Linn

Christian Kurtz*

Annie Spencer*

Thomas McGugin*

Weston Smith

Dan McGugin

Laura Thompson

Gazzie Ryerson

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HONORS CHOIR NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

Katarina Santiago ’26 and Dashiell Priestley ’28 were selected for the Mid-State SATB

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced these students from the Class of 2026 for outstanding academic achievement.

and TTBB Honor Choirs, and Ellie Schoch ’29 and Skylar Davis ’29 were selected for the Freshmen Mid-State SSAA Honor Choir.

NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS

James Heinrichs, Hudson Honeybone, and Julia Grace Linn NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS

Lee Atwood, Nora Brennan, Peter Bryant, David Choma, Clayton Ellis, Beau Harrison, and Sampson Neyman

STUDENT SPEAKER Yeva Diachenko ’29 kicked off our Student Speaker Series with her thoughtful presentation, “What We Take For Granted.” Yeva spoke candidly about being uprooted from her life in Ukraine and relocating to the United States due to war. She reflected on the everyday comforts and moments she once took for granted.

HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UN

HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Jaylyn Ford ’30 Ensworth’s Model United Nations Club went to

and her band,

Vanderbilt University to participate in the VUMUN

ForgetMeNots,

conference in October, and Sutton Korn ’27 won

recently took the

best delegate in her committee.

stage at the Ryman Auditorium, opening

Model UN is an educational simulation of the UN

for Jason Isbell and

General Assembly. This experience allows students

the 400 Unit.

to build research, public speaking, debating, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills while expanding their knowledge of global affairs.

RYMAN DEBUT

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PRESIDENT

Kennedy Wilson '30 VICE-PRESIDENT

Zigi Haun '30 SECRETARY

Crislyn Hope '31 SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

Bess Young '32 REPRESENTATIVES

Mattie Ann Harwell & Caroline Spencer, Grade 8 Reese Smith & Matthew McGugin, Grade 7 Evelyn Beery & Harrison Rupley, Grade 6 ORANGE AND BLACK TEAM CAPTAINS

Betsy Blair & Jaxon Hopkins, Orange Team Dalton Weprin & Hayes Hampton, Black Team

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL

SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEW ILYANA BACHMANN ’26 INTERVIEWS DR. BILL FRIST

Ilyana Bachmann ’26 hosted an interview-style assembly with former Senate Majority Leader Dr. Bill Frist, sparking a conversation on service, leadership, and civic engagement. Ilyana’s Eagle Scout project, creating solar-powered phone chargers for people experiencing homelessness, caught his attention. Dr. Frist encouraged High School students to continue being strong contributors to society, making positive impacts in their communities.

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GRADE 5 LEADERS

STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN THE LOWER SCHOOL

We intentionally cultivate leadership from the earliest grades by teaching students how to take initiative, show responsibility, and positively influence their community. Our Grade 5 program builds on this foundation by offering meaningful opportunities for students to step into leadership roles — such as delivering Monday Morning Announcements, opening assemblies, and guiding younger learners through our Reading Buddies program. These experiences help students develop confidence, communication skills, and a strong sense of stewardship as they prepare for the transition to Middle School.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MODEL UN

At the Tennessee YMCA Middle School Model United Nations conference in Murfreesboro, our Middle School students explored global issues, dove deep into different nations, and presented their ideas to a room of 75 peers they’d never met. These are the kinds of skills and experiences that truly shape future leaders.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding contributions: Aubrey Aderogba, Salih Aqeel, Dominic Bachmann, Willie Belott, James Berry, William Brueggen, Harper Chambless, Mason Chen, Benny Collins, Beatrice Davis, Charlie DeFelice, Stella Eftekhari, Zane Eftekhari, Lincoln Ehresman, Brooke Glenn, Sahana Gounder, Mattie Ann Harwell, Asha Kochanski, Obasi Logan, Arman Mansouri, Niam Mathur, Syon Mathur, Jackson Morse, Harrison Rupley, Lauren Scott, Connor Seay, Gavin Shah, Jackson Smith, Walker Story, and Sean Witt.

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT

This year, Ensworth hosted the Music City LEGO Robotics Tournament. Ensworth's Team Alpha demonstrated the dedication and hard work that have become synonymous with our robotics program. The team worked tirelessly to prepare for the event, solving complex challenges and pushing their creativity to new limits. They qualified for the State Tournament on February 7, 2026 at

TEAM ALPHA

Tennessee Tech University. In addition to having the team compete, we were also fortunate to have High School students volunteer to help referee the robotics tournament. TEAM ALPHA

Sam Morone ’32, Matthew Bryant ’31, Hunter Bovender ’31, Harrison Stafford ’31, Obasi Logan ’31, Connor Seay ’31, Dominic Bachmann ’30, Everett Bovender '31 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REFEREES

Jasmine Hollowell ’28, Haley Bowman ’28,

STUDENT REFEREES

Davis Bryant ’28, Layla-Grace Watts ’29, Sarah Choma ’27, David Choma ’26

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At Ensworth, interdisciplinary learning enriches every creative experience, inviting students to make connections between art, literature, and the wider world around them. A recent Lower School art project grew from that spirit of exploration, blending art history with storytelling and handson studio techniques. By drawing inspiration from celebrated illustrators and the imaginative worlds they create, students engaged in a learning process that encouraged curiosity, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. The result is artwork that reflects not only technical growth, but also the joy that WRITTEN BY KATHRYN SWORDS

comes from seeing ideas intersect in unexpected and

Art Teacher for Grades K, 1, 2, 6

meaningful ways.

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French Post-Impressionist painter Henri

creating an illusion of depth on a 2D surface.

Rousseau, Peter Brown, illustrator of Mr. Tiger

Each student’s unique signature style emerged

Goes Wild, and Jeremy Tankard, illustrator of

in their art, as they were free to create within

It’s a Tiger! served as inspiration for our Tigers in

the parameters of the project.

the Jungle art project. Grade 1 artists shared their findings with each Rousseau’s jungle-themed paintings

other as they discovered the fun of mixing

sprang forth from his imagination and from

greens, yellows, and blues for different value

illustrations he saw in children’s books. Students

changes on lush, fantastic jungle leaves and

used that same method to create tiger

flowers, and mixing warm colors for a variety of

paintings, honoring our beloved tiger mascot.

oranges for the tiger’s fur.

Grade 1 artists dove into this mixed-media piece with enthusiasm and excitement.

“I liked how we could do lots of different things,” said Evelyn Hart ’37. “You could do anything

The elements of art — line, color, form, shape,

crazy and wild in the background, like a

space, texture, and value — created the

waterfall or vines or jungle leaves.”

foundation for our projects. We explored the magic of the watercolor-and-oil-pastel resist

They noticed the magic of using different

technique in this mixed-media piece. By

types of lines to create weight, movement, and

stamping on black stripes made of cardboard

texture, transforming their 2D representation

strips dipped in paint, students created the

into a dynamic, expressive piece. The final step

fuzzy texture of their tigers. “I liked drawing and

was cutting out hand-painted leaves and using

painting the tail and stamping the black stripes

the collage technique to hide their tigers in

on my tiger,” said Paloma Taylor ’37.

dense jungles. When we completed our tigers, they were hung in the Grade 1 hallway for all to

We also studied foreshortening to show our tigers crouching, hiding, and ready to pounce,

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see and enjoy. ■

visiting artist

This October, our High School students had the opportunity to learn and create

WRITTEN BY MC CLAVERIE

with professional artist David Wilson.

Communications Manager

Wilson, whose classroom visit was supported by the McBride Bass Teaching Artist Endowment, spent two days at Frist Campus mentoring students in mixedmedia collage-style art.

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“The passion has always been teaching with me,”

Wilson first became interested in art as a child.

Wilson said. “Seeing the raw passion for creating

His parents encouraged him to explore drawing

artwork and knowing that this tangible object that

as a way to occupy his time as he battled a

the students create is an expression of themselves,

difficult illness. “As a child, I was really sick.

and that they have the courage to make it, is what

Fortunately, my parents found that art was a way

I really find fascinating.”

to occupy my time,” he said. “I began drawing from television, books, watching Bob Ross and

Wilson’s work explores the tension between

William Alexander on PBS, and from the old TV

performers and the characters they embody.

shows that used to be broadcast daily.”

Drawing inspiration from the flat, hard-edge aesthetic of classic movie posters, he transforms

Once Wilson got to high school, he began

film and television figures into surrogate self-

winning awards for his art and decided to study

portraits, using their constructed personas to

graphic design and fine art in college. As he

navigate emotion, identity, and artifice. Originally

continued on to graduate school, the childhood

from Lockport, Illinois, Wilson holds an associate's

influence of incorporating old classic movie and

degree in art from Joliet Junior College, a Bachelor

television posters, shapes, colors, and patterns

of Arts in fine arts from Columbia College, and

into his collages persisted.

a Master of Fine Arts in painting from Illinois State University. He has exhibited in more than

To make his collages, Wilson said he uses heavy

100 shows nationwide and currently serves as

watercolor paper, acrylic paint, and matte

the Academic and Education Support Program

medium, which is the same as clear acrylic

Coordinator at Vanderbilt University’s Curb Center

paint. These materials allow him to layer various

for Art, Enterprise, and Public Policy.

materials to create different effects.

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“I typically use acrylic paint, layer it, and mix different mediums,” he said. “The funniest thing about my paintings is there's no secret or big mystery to them in terms of how they're made. It's just all in how you use the materials.”

It was spectacular.

While on campus, Wilson worked with High

Working with an

School art students to make their own collages using watercolor, tissue paper, and cut-up laser prints. “The whole experience was fun, and it was cool to see that a lot of miscellaneous materials can create one big art piece,” said photography student Demarii Thompson ’26. On the second day of his visit, all High School

experienced artist broadened my view of how to create. CJ CAVOLO ’26

students had the opportunity to participate in a workshop led by Wilson to create moviethemed collages during lunch. “It was spectacular. Working with an experienced artist broadened my view of how to create,” said studio art student CJ Cavolo ’26. For Wilson, experiencing the breadth of the Ensworth art program was a highlight of his time on campus. By working with students, he can pursue his passion for both making art and teaching. “I'm very thankful and honored for the opportunity,” he said. “I’d heard about the diversity of the art program at Ensworth and the caliber of the students, but to experience it firsthand is just amazing. It’s humbling to know that the arts are thriving.” ■

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THE JOYFUL SOUNDS OF

music & family The Magic of Annie Jr. at Ensworth

This fall, our Middle School students brought the timeless classic Annie Jr. to life, filling the stage with lively dancing, heartfelt singing, and the hopeful spirit of “a better tomorrow” in New York City.

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U

nder the direction of Theater

After the success of his first Middle

Arts Teacher John Swader, with

School musical last fall, The Wizard of Oz,

music direction by Chorus Teacher

Youth Edition, Swader knew he wanted

Samantha Altmann, choreography by

his next musical to be another familiar

School of Dance’s Leila Jones, and the

title the community would be excited

support of Grace Tucker, Brad Wilkerson,

about. After talking with the musical

and Jen Budde, the talented cast poured

team, he decided Annie Jr. would be the

their energy and enthusiasm into every

perfect follow-up.

scene. Their vibrant performance lit up Red Gables Campus, capturing the charm

“I was familiar with Annie, and I knew

and optimism that make Annie Jr. an

it was something that would bring a

enduring favorite.

name that many people know,” he said. “It was such a pleasure working yet again

"I've been directing musicals for almost four

with such a talented and gifted group of

years now, but in my first rehearsal here

students and adults. We have superstars

at Ensworth, I was blown away,” Altmann

in our midst! Annie Jr. will always hold a

said. “This cast is extremely passionate,

special place in my heart.”

professional, and ready to tackle any challenge. Within the first week, I knew we

Set in 1930s New York, the musical

had a special show on our hands.”

follows a young girl named Annie who

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lives in an orphanage managed by the mean-

“Eighth grade is your big year, and I was really

spirited Miss Hannigan. Hoping to reconnect with

excited since it’s my last year on this campus, and

her birth parents, Annie runs away to search for

I got to end on a strong note,” she said. “It was a

them. Her journey leads her to an unexpected

really fun process doing the show, and I even got

new home with wealthy businessman Oliver

to work with Theo, Ensworth’s therapy dog.”

Warbucks, his assistant Grace Farrell, and a friendly stray dog named Sandy. However, Miss

Similarly, Gavin Shah ’31, who played Rooster,

Hannigan teams up with two scheming partners,

is a veteran of Middle School theater. For him,

Rooster and Lily, to create trouble for Annie and

the Middle School musical allows him to create

Mr. Warbucks.

lasting friendships with his castmates and fulfills him creatively.

Donning her iconic curly red wig, Audrey Talbert ’30 led the cast as the musical’s titular role. While

“I like hanging out with all my friends in rehearsal

Audrey has been in many Ensworth productions

and making new friends,” he said. “Being on

in supporting roles, including the Tin Man in

stage gives me energy, and I enjoy it. Mr. Swader

The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition, and Lumiere in

is great. He helps out, and he's really nice and

Beauty and the Beast Jr., getting to play Annie

supportive.”

this year was especially meaningful.

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From the inspiring ballad “Tomorrow” to the upbeat dance number “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” the cast embodied the joy and resilience of Annie’s found family story. “One of my biggest goals when working with young people is to ensure they feel safe ­— safe to make creative choices and to feel included,” Swader said. ■

“One of the coolest things about this show was watching new friendships blossom. Seeing the joy in their faces, hearing the laughter, seeing the connection we feel for the love of the arts is amazing. I tell people all the

WRITTEN BY MC CLAVERIE

Communications Manager

time how blessed I truly am to work at Ensworth.” JOHN SWADER

Red Gables Arts Director

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Faculty Spotlight

John Swader Q&A WITH RED GABLES ART CHAIR AND MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER ARTS TEACHER

Mr. Swader joined Ensworth as the Middle School Theater Arts Teacher in 2024. Since then, he has become a beloved member of the Middle School faculty and currently leads the Red Gables arts department with compassion, creativity, humor, and joy.

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Ensworth remains committed to surrounding our students with exceptional educators. Our faculty model leadership, inclusivity, resilience, and a growth mindset.

Where did you grow up, and how did you become

Do you have a favorite activity or type of scene

interested in theater? I grew up in Murfreesboro,

that your students love? Middle School students

Tennessee. I always wanted to do theater, act, and

love improv, so we do a lot of it. Sometimes they

perform. When I was young, I would create little shows

create the scenarios, and sometimes I give them

with toys and stuffed animals. In high school, I was in

prompts. They always want to be funny, and you

theater class, and my homeroom teacher encouraged

never know what they’ll come up with. It’s a great

me to audition for the more advanced class. I loved it.

opportunity to talk about knowing your audience,

The moment I decided to pursue theater in college

which is an important skill in theater and in life.

came when my high school student-teacher, Sonya Cole, told me, “You’re really serious about this, and

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

you’re great at it. How would you feel about going to

The most rewarding part is seeing the expressions on

school for this?” She brought me a folder from the

my students' faces as they congratulate and applaud

Middle Tennessee State University theater department,

each other when they get off the stage. I love seeing

which I still have to this day. I went on to attend MTSU,

the joy that they bring to other people. The love and

where I had wonderful professors and met many

compassion of our students amazes me.

people who shaped who I am today. What makes Ensworth special? Ensworth offers What's one idea or lesson that you instill in all your

students so many opportunities to discover their

students? I want my students to know it’s okay to

passions. In theater, for example, they can begin at

make mistakes and that there’s no single ‘right’ way to

such a young age. The community itself is very close-

do theater. Theater is fluid — something you can shape,

knit; people form strong relationships and really get

build, and grow into. Getting on stage is challenging,

to know each other. There’s endless support here. I

especially at this age when you’re so aware of what

know I can go to anyone for help, and they can do the

peers think. Art is about taking risks. Sometimes the

same with me. Our faculty share a love for education

first attempt won’t land the way you hoped, and that’s

and for people. They celebrate one another,

okay. What matters is exploring why a choice didn’t

collaborate, lift each other up, and work together.

work and being willing to try again.

That spirit is what makes Ensworth so distinctive. ■

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thletics have always been a unifying force at Ensworth, helping students grow physically, socially, and emotionally. Grade 5 athletics serves as an essential bridge between the play-based experiences of Lower School and the competitive, structured expectations of Middle and High School sports. By introducing students to organized team environments at this stage, we set the foundation for success both on and off the field. Grade 5 combines with Grade 6 to compete in the Harpeth Valley Athletic conference in football, cross country, volleyball, and softball and have dedicated Grade 5 teams in track & field, lacrosse, and baseball. Grade 5 is a pivotal moment in a child’s growth. Students are eager for new challenges and ready to take on greater responsibility. Our athletics program channels this developmental leap into meaningful experiences that build confidence, commitment, and teamwork. Through regular practices and age-appropriate competition, students learn to follow expectations, communicate effectively, and understand the connection between effort and improvement. These lessons strengthen their readiness for Middle School, where athletic participation becomes more rigorous.

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“I LEARNED HOW IMPORTANT TEAMWORK IS AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LEADER.” JACKSON HAND '33

A primary goal of Grade 5 athletics is teaching students what it truly means to be part of a team. They begin to understand how individual actions contribute to collective success and how collaboration, communication, and sportsmanship shape a team's culture. Students also gain experience responding to feedback, managing setbacks, and celebrating achievements with humility. The habits formed during this pivotal age, including punctuality, preparedness, resilience, and responsibility, serve students well for years to come. Students who participate in Grade 5 sports often arrive with greater confidence, stronger fundamentals, and a clearer sense of what it means to represent Ensworth. These programs provide students with a safe, structured, and exciting introduction to team sports while strengthening connections within the Ensworth community. Families, coaches, and peers come together to support these young athletes, reinforcing the sense of pride and belonging that defines the Ensworth experience.

These expanded Grade 5 athletic opportunities reflect Ensworth’s commitment to educating students beyond the classroom through thoughtful, ageappropriate co-curriculars. These programs help cultivate a strong sense of community at a critical entry point for many new students, ensuring that every child feels known, supported, and connected as they begin their Ensworth journey. ■ STRATEGIC VISION CONNECTION Educating Beyond the Classroom

WRITTEN BY OREN GOLDRING

Director of Auxiliary Programs AND SARAH BIDDY

Red Gables Director of Athletics 2026 WINTER | 55

Athletics

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

CONGRATS TO OUR SENIORS WHO ARE PURSUING ATHLETICS IN COLLEGE

LILLY SITES TERRANCE REYNOLDS III Georgetown University Soccer 56 | ENSWORTH ENSIGHTS

Wofford College Lacrosse

HAYDEN CHERRY

ELLIOTT DARR

JONATHAN DROBNY

Appalachian State University Golf

Davidson College Swimming

Stevenson University Lacrosse

BEAU HARRISON

TAYLOR HASSELBECK

JUSTIN HOPKINS

Washington and Lee University Football

University of Wyoming Football

University of Minnesota Football

QUINCY TOPPING V

ALANA WELLS

ELI WILT

Boston College Swimming

Iona University Basketball

Western Kentucky University Football

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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS FALL HIGHLIGHTS

TAYLOR HASSELBECK

JAYDEN PYANT & ETHAN STARLING

>> FOOTBALL

ALL-REGION • Hobs Atwood '26 • EJ Gibson '27 • Taylor Hasselbeck '26 • Bishop Starling '26 • Blake Surratt '26 • Tanner Tapp '27 • Quinn Taylor '27 • Eli Wilt '26 HONORABLE MENTION • Andrew Hogan '26 • Justin Hopkins '26 • Jayden Pyant '26 • Ethan Starling '28

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EJ GIBSON & ELI WILT

JUSTIN HOPKINS

>> CROSS COUNTRY TEMPO HAUN

• Tempo Haun ‘28 - State Meet medalist (14th)

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>> GIRLS’ SOCCER ALL-REGION HONORABLE MENTION • Elle Hutcheson '27 • Charlotte Garza '26 NFHS / TSSAA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE • Audrey Bailey '26 THSSCA DII-AA ALL-STATE • Charlotte Garza '26

CHARLOTTE GARZA

ELLE HUTCHESON

AUDREY BAILEY

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REGION CHAMPIONS

>> GOLF

HAYDEN CHERRY

GIRLS' GOLF REGION CHAMPIONS BOYS' GOLF REGION RUNNER-UP • Hayden Cherry '26 - State Runner-Up

REGION RUNNER-UP 2026 WINTER | 61

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS WINTER & SPRING HIGHLIGHTS

GRADES 5-6 HVAC CHAMPIONS

>> VOLLEYBALL HVAC A CHAMPIONS Grades 5–6 Volleyball HVAC AA RUNNER-UP Varsity Volleyball

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL HVAC RUNNER-UP

>> BOYS' SOCCER HVAC A RUNNER-UP Grade 6 Boys’ Soccer Grades 7 – 8 Boys' Soccer

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GRACE WELLS HAEBERLE

>> CROSS COUNTRY HVAC RUNNER-UP Grades 5 – 6 Girls’ Cross Country ALL HVAC GIRLS (GRADES 5 – 6) • Mary McIntosh '33 • Emma Roger '32 ALL HVAC BOYS (GRADES 5 – 6) • Lee Levine '33 ALL HVAC GIRLS (GRADES 7 – 8) • Grace Wells Haeberle '30 ALL HVAC BOYS (GRADES 7 – 8) • Henry Saltzman '31

HENRY SALTZMAN

>> TENNIS HVAC AAA RUNNER-UP Girls’ Tennis Boys’ Tennis

WHIT RADEMACHER & GEORGE ARMSTRONG

#2 SINGLES HVAC CHAMPION Henry Elam '30 #2 DOUBLES HVAC CHAMPION Whit Rademacher '31 & George Armstrong '30

HENRY ELAM 2026 WINTER | 63

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS WINTER & SPRING HIGHLIGHTS

VARSITY FOOTBALL

>> FOOTBALL HVAC AA RUNNER-UP Grades 7 – 8 Football

MATTHEW M C GUGIN

>> WRESTLING HVAC INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS: • Evan Clardy '30 - 1st 215lbs • Matthew McGugin '31 - Best Match Award

EVAN CLARDY

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Alumni

CELEBRATING OUR NEWEST

Legacy Students

Billy Beasley ’38

Shelby Hutto ’38

Hudson Towery ’38

Louise Riley Beasley ’96

Katie Geer Hutto ’02

Jacqueline Thompson Towery ’96

Alice Ezell ’38

Clarke Moore ’38

Gilbert Williamson ’29

Jeffrey Ezell ’98

Tyler Moore ’02

Lissa Smith ’87

Grayson Frist ’38

Beau Ritchason ’33

Sophie Willis ’29

Jonathan Frist ’00

Jason Ritchason ’87

Eva Baltimore Willis ’97

Hunter Frist ’35

Ellie Sanders ’38

Mae Wilson ’38

Jonathan Frist ’00

Chenault Sanders ’91

David Wilson ’94

Kathryn Frist ’37

Benji Sanderson ’38

Frances Wylly ’38

Jonathan Frist ’00

Emy Noel Sanderson ’94

Cook Wylly ’98

Kathleen Hutto ’38

Witt Tompkins ’38

Katie Geer Hutto ’02

Tee Tompkins ’97

NEW THIRD-GENERATION LEGACY STUDENTS Warren Jarman ’38

Terral Paine ’38

William Whelan ’38

Drake Jarman ’98

Thompson Paine ’97

Diana Beckner Whelan ’03

The late Julia Lipscomb Jarman ’64

Ophelia Thompson Paine ’64

Carolyn Thompson Beckner ’72

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CLASS

NOTES Kelleigh Bannen ’95

Rashed Fakhruddin ’83 was honored at Belmont

partnered with Apple Music for

University with their annual

an exclusive EP, Apple Music

Honorable Life Award

Nashville Sessions: Kelleigh

through their Global Honors

Bannen. Recorded in Nashville, this exclusive session includes

program, on September 8, 2025. This annual award highlights a role model in

performances of her 2019 fan favorite “Happy

the community who exemplifies a life of impact

Birthday,” Eric Church’s “Smoke a Little Smoke,”

and service. This was awarded to Rashed for his

The Red Clay Strays’ “Wondering Why,” and

"inspiring leadership and commitment to building

“Nothing On” featuring Drake White, a new take on

bridges across communities."

her February 2025 duet with Lady A’s Charles Kelley.

Rob Pilling,

Critically-acclaimed singer-

former

songwriter, Lauren Minear ’99,

Ensworth

debuted her new alternative

French Teacher

sound on June 25, 2025 with

(1975 – 1983)

“Lightweight.” The first single

recently

from her upcoming album

joined former

project, titled Boxing Day, is

Ensworth Head

a punchy pop-rock track about throwing the fight

of School Ron Fay (1971 – 1990) and his family at

to keep the peace.

Rising Meadow Farm in North Carolina. At 91, Ron is the oldest living Head of School of Ensworth.

John Darwin ’08 is making

Pictured left to right: Jared Fay ’83, Courtney Fay

waves in the financial world as

McBride ’81, Beth Fay Henry ’78, Rob Pilling, Ann

CFO and Director of D. Boral

Fay, Ron Fay.

ARC Acquisition I Corp., which just launched its initial public Omari Booker ’94's oil painting

offering on Nasdaq. John also

"Fifteen" is currently hanging in

serves as a Managing Director

Concourse D, near Gates 3 and

at a global investment bank

5 at the Nashville International

and management consultancy

Airport. Omari primarily works

ARC Group. In his new role,

in oil, although his art often

he is helping lead efforts to

incorporates mixed media, including charcoal,

acquire and grow businesses

ink, and salvaged items. His creative output also

in industries like technology,

includes murals, poetry, prose, and children’s

healthcare, and logistics. We

literature. His work aims to inspire viewers to

are proud to celebrate John’s achievements and

connect with their own capacity for liberation and

the exciting impact he’s making on a global scale.

emotional release.

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Artist Ellie Caudill

Burrus Cox ’13, founder of

’08 was featured in

The Gate School, recently

the Nashville Scene’s

returned to Ensworth to

Fall Guide 2025: The

spend time with one of his

Season’s Must-See

most influential teachers, Mrs.

Museum and Gallery

Jeanne Hubert, brainstorming

Exhibitions. Ellie made her place in the local

how to bring the Harkness

art scene when she helped open the Elephant

Method to his new school. He

Gallery space in 2017. As co-curator at Elephant,

reflected that Mrs. Hubert “did

she helped define the venue’s unique immersive

what great teachers do — she convinced me that I had

exhibition installations. Caudill is known for

what it took.” We love seeing our student-teacher bonds

commercial production, commissioned murals,

extend well beyond graduation!

and zany portraits, but Peas in the River at Julia Martin Gallery in October 2025 was a more

After participating in an

personal show exploring themes from grief to joy

Ensworth-sponsored service

in the artist’s signature style.

learning trip to Tanzania in 2013, Sarah Crowe ’14 always

Miller Morris ’12 was

dreamed of returning one day to

recently profiled by the

stand on the roof of Africa. After

Nashville Post for her work

lots of training and hard work,

at The Comma Collective,

Sarah reached the summit of Mt.

an integrated period care

Kilimanjaro (5,895m - 19,340ft)

company bringing security,

on October 4, 2025 with father, Keith Crowe a former

sustainability, and clinical

Red Gables Math and Science Department Chair.

science to menstruation. Congratulations to Caroline Elcan ’14, who was our Morgan Wilson ’12 returned

2025 season-long raffle winner at the Alumni Tent at

to Nashville to launch The

home football games. Thank you to the 40+ alums

Wilson Co., a boutique firm

who entered the raffle, and to everyone who joined us

specializing in coaching,

at the Alumni Tent this season.

recruiting, and consulting. Her company supports

Jordan Bone ’16 returned

individuals navigating life

to Ensworth this summer

and career transitions and

to help coach our Middle

partners with organizations on talent strategy

School boys’ basketball

and hiring needs. Morgan is excited to combine

team! Jordan had a standout

a passion for mentorship and recruiting while

basketball career at the

reestablishing in the Nashville community.

University of Tennessee and is currently a professional basketball player.

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NOTES

Hannah Smalley ’17’s love

John Smalley ’19 graduated

of Spanish started in Middle

from Duke University with an

School with Mr. Lloyd and

undergraduate and a master’s

continued into High School

degree in engineering. He is

with Mr. Herring. She majored

most grateful to Mr. Ireland, Dr.

in Spanish at Princeton

Miller, and Ms. Boles for their

University and then worked

mentorship during his time at

for two non-profits after

Ensworth. He is entering his

college. She now lives in Vina

second year as an engineer at SpaceX and works

del Mar, Chile, and is working

primarily on the 1st stage of the Falcon 9 rockets.

on her master's degree at the university there. She is the only American in the program and embraces

Serena Howard ’19 is a

all the challenges of being an international student

Pediatric RN in Boston,

in Chile.

MA. She also runs a small seamstress and rhinestoning

After spending the 2024 – 2025

business called Shine By

school year working and coaching

Serena, which specializes in

at Ensworth, Jordyn Cambridge

competitive figure skating

’18 joined the Belmont women's

wear. Serena became

basketball coaching staff.

nationally ranked in the top 100 figure skaters at

Jordyn was a three-time All-SEC

the Senior Level (the highest level) in the country,

Defensive Team selection. She set Vanderbilt's

and also self-illustrated & published a children's

all-time steals record with 351 and ranks seventh

medical book entitled Charlie Goes To The

all-time in SEC history in steals. She set the

Emergency Room.

Commodores' single-season steals record as a senior (2021 – 2022) with 129.

Congratulations to Sara Kirkham ’20 on her promotion

Allison Halloran ’19 uses

to Account Executive at The

her days off from being a

Strategy Group! Sara joined

Cardiovascular ICU nurse to

the firm in 2024 and works on

work on flowers. Her flower

everything from media relations

business has started to explode

and community outreach to digital engagement

with many weddings on the

and event planning. She also mentors interns

calendar and big events. Florals

and helps lead creative projects. A graduate of

by Allison is unique for its

Columbia University, Sara is already making her

exclusive experience and intimate planning.

mark and bringing her unique perspective to the team’s work.

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Chaz Lanier ’20 was

minutes, and is leading the league in scoring with

drafted in the NBA,

25.5 points per game.

selected No. 37 overall in the second round, by the

Our annual Student-

Detroit Pistons. A week

Directed One-Acts give

before the draft, he and

seniors the chance to step

his brother, Trey Lanier ’18,

into the director’s chair

hit the court at Ensworth

while welcoming a new

for a final scrimmage and

wave of performers to the

some pre-draft prep. In his

stage. With support from

standout season at The

alumni production assistants

University of Tennessee,

Ryan Crants ’20, Caroline Humphrey ’21, and

Chaz averaged 18.0 points

Emma Noonan ’22, this year’s show featured

per game and set a new

an original script by alumna Sally Seitz ’13

school record with 123

alongside works by other playwrights. Centered

made three-pointers in

on themes of friendship, the supernatural, and

just 38 games, surpassing

authentic connection, the One-Acts celebrate

the previous mark of 118.

both the creativity of our seniors and the power of community as they pass the torch to our

In addition to her role as

freshmen.

Shelby in the show Landman on Paramount+, Audrey

Gianna Bullock ’21 signed

McGraw ’20 has been

to continue her athletic

busy pursuing singing and

and academic career

songwriting. In December

at Vanderbilt University.

2025, she took the stage at

She will be competing

The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas,

on the Track and Field

Nevada, and The Landmark in New York City.

team as well as pursuing

At the Colosseum, she performed a cover of

her master’s degree in Human Organizational

“Barracuda” by Heart.

Development within the Peabody School.

Former Boston College

Bryce Edmondson ’21 and

basketball player Dontavia

Hudson Powell ’22 shared

Waggoner ’20 is now playing

the field at Yager Stadium in

professionally with AEL

Oxford, Ohio, for the Miami

Women’s Basketball League.

University vs. the University of

She recently posted a career-

Nevada, Las Vegas game on

high 52 efficiency in just 22

September 20.

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In June, Toby Wilt ’22 won

After her summer ended, she was asked to return

the 2025 Texas Amateur

for a special visit — this time to guide the famous

Golf Tournament, with his

streamer IShowSpeed while he went live from the

brother Hudson Wilt ’24

hall. Suddenly, she found herself sharing her favorite

tying for second place.

stories about marine life not just with a single visitor,

Both are members of the

but with him and nearly 50,000 people watching

men’s Golf Team at Texas

along in real time!

Christian University. Together again! Katie Barrier Harper Dale ’22 was named

’23 and Hannah Scott ’23 both

one of Vanderbilt University’s

recently transferred to the

Top 10 Outstanding Seniors,

University of Virginia, Katie from

one of the highest honors an

the University of Tennessee

undergraduate student can

and Hannah from College of

receive. It recognizes a senior

Charleston, and are now playing volleyball together

who exemplifies the values of

again on UVA's women's team.

the university community through leadership, service, and passion. Students are nominated by

Levi Moore ’23 is making his

a campus organization, fellow student, faculty, or

mark at Washington University

staff member, and are voted on by their class.

in St. Louis as the Bears’ starting quarterback. After

Sam Mayer ’23, a

stepping into the QB1 role last

cyclist for SCAD,

season, he threw for over 1,000 yards and helped

competed in

lead his team to an 8 – 2 record. A Mechanical

the 2025 USA

Engineering major, Levi says the balance between

Cycling Collegiate

tough academics and football has made him

Road National

stronger, and he credits WashU’s family-like team

Championships. He placed third in the Criterium,

culture for keeping him motivated as he sets his

fourth in Team Time Trial, and seventh in the Road

sights on a playoff run this year.

Race, placing him third overall in the Omnium. Andy Waller Katherine Sales ’23 spent this past summer

’24 joined our

between her sophomore and junior years at

current faculty

Barnard College of Columbia University as a

and staff for a

facilitator in the Hall of Ocean Life at New York

panel discussion

City’s American Museum of Natural History. As a

and presentation

facilitator, she would try to spark curiosity about

during in-service

ocean life that the visitors could see around them.

on neurodiverse learning.

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Earlier this summer, the Charlie George Band performed for 13,000 young adults at the

THE MAN BEHIND THE CAMERA Mike Strasinger ’76

HOSA-Future Health Professionals Conference

The joy and connection that

at the Gaylord Opryland

define our community are

Convention Center. Our

evident whenever you visit

music students played

Red Gables or Frist Campus,

original music by Charlie George and rock n' roll

and are frequently reflected

covers, to the largest audience in their careers, with

through the lens of our “man

Will Polkowski ’25 on bass, Brandon Horn ’26 on

behind the camera,” Mike

drums, Alexander Shah ’28 on guitar, and Charlie

Strasinger ’76.

George ’28 on guitar and vocals. A proud Red Gables alumnus and member of the On September 6, Ethan

Black team, Mike is one of the most recognizable

Utley ’25 and Logan Miller

figures at Ensworth. Not only is he at every sports

’25 shared the field at

event, academic competition, and arts showcase,

Neyland Stadium for the

but he is also known by our students, who often

University of Tennessee

greet his presence in the classroom with an extra-

vs. East Tennessee State

wide smile.

University game. Mike has been a professional photographer for over 20 years. His work has been featured locally, nationally, and worldwide through The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, People, The Washington Post, The Sporting News, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today and many more.

Send alumni news to alumni@ensworth.com

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Family Additions Matthew and Mary Lindley (Carswell) Hubbard ’01

James Carswell Hubbard on May 22, 2025 Garrett and Katie Ward Anderson ’08

Paige James Anderson on June 20, 2025 Connor Siegel and EmmaJulia Jones-Siegel ’11 James Carswell Hubbard

Stevie Lynn Siegel

Paige James Anderson

Stevie Lynn Siegel on July 20, 2025 Miller and Olivia Carmichael Fitts ’10

Reynolds Oliver Fitts on October 23, 2025 Kathryn and Fax Landstreet ’09

Elizabeth Ann Landstreet on May 11, 2025 Ashley and Doug Foote ’03

Douglass Gordon Foote IV on July 21, 2025

Reynolds Oliver Fitts

Elizabeth Ann Landstreet

Douglass Gordon Foote IV

Jim and Avery Graham Browne ’02

Wells Bennett Browne on July 8, 2025 Jennifer and Daley Hill ’10

Leighton Miller Hill on June 5, 2025 Kaitlin and Creed McClellan ’11

Clark Wesley McClellan on April 17, 2025 Christopher and Anna Russell Kelly Friedman ’97

Mary Weaver Friedman on June 17, 2025 Wells Bennett Browne

Leighton Miller Hill

Clark Wesley McClellan

Sean and Maddie Graham McAuliffe ’10

Graham Patrick McAuliffe on June 12, 2025 Stewart and Mary Cannon Spradley Swain ’09

Anne Berry Swain on July 6, 2025

Mary Weaver Friedman

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Graham Patrick McAuliffe

Anne Berry Swain

Send alumni news to alumni@ensworth.com

Weddings Hayden Sohr ’11 and Will Moore

September 13, 2025 Jake West ’12 and Ally Pass

August 1, 2025 Rob DeCamp ’13 and Rachel Theilmann Hayden Sohr ’11

Jake West ’12

Rob DeCamp ’13

April 26, 2025 Mary Kate Hannon ’14 and Brian Buell

June 21, 2025 Tim Crosby ’15 and Ann-Robert Goode

May 3, 2025 Kate Scarola ’15 and Jake McClendon

June 14, 2025 Mary Kate Hannon ’14

Tim Crosby ’15

Kate Scarola ’15

Darius Morehead ’16 and Jada Dotson ’17

October 24, 2025 Liza Sweeting ’18 and Jonathan Crumly

May 10, 2025

In Memory Elizabeth Wyatt ’79 Darius Morehead ’16 & Jada Dotson ’17

Liza Sweeting ’18

February 6, 1965 – October 17, 2025

ALUMNI SURVEY At Ensworth, we believe that a thriving community — fueled by passion, connection, and a shared commitment to excellence — is the

cornerstone of our school’s success. This alumni survey is an opportunity for you to share your insights and experiences, and to ensure that we have your most up-to-date contact and biographical information. Ensworth empowers students to lead and shape the future, and your voice helps us uphold our mission. By participating in this survey, you help us build stronger connections across generations of Tigers, inform how we support current and future students, and ensure that Ensworth continues to prepare leaders of integrity who make a meaningful difference in the world.

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NOTES

Alumni Gatherings

Los Angeles Alumni Gathering: Alumni from the

San Francisco Alumni Gathering: After a great

Los Angeles area came together for a happy hour

gathering in LA, alumni from the San Francisco

hosted by our Alumni Office. We loved catching up

area came together for a happy hour hosted by

with smiling faces and spending time together.

our Alumni Office.

We loved welcoming so many familiar faces back for our Homecoming Alumni Happy Hour! It was a joy to see classmates, teachers, and friends reconnecting and reminiscing together. We’re so grateful for these lasting bonds that make our community so special.

Interested in planning an event in your city? Reach out to us at alumni@ensworth.com.

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Faculty & Staff In Memory

Lois McConnell February 14, 1938 – September 10, 2025 Lois Paulk McConnell, beloved former Ensworth teacher, passed away peacefully on September 10 at age 87. Lois taught at Ensworth for 19 years (1979 – 1998), serving as a dedicated history and English teacher and, for a time, interim Grade 1 teacher. A gifted and passionate educator, she was known for her love of learning, her warmth in the classroom, and her remarkable ability to remember every student she taught. Her influence touched generations of Ensworth families, including her own: all three of her sons are proud alumni.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her sons Branch '85, Eric '81, and Robert '79.

Nathan Sawyer

Mustapha "Moose" El Amri

June 22, 1935 – August 21, 2025

June 7, 1943 – November 16, 2025

Described as “a fair and forthright

Mustapha “Moose” El Amri taught

teacher and coach, brightening

French, served as Language

every situation with his common

Department Chair, and coached

sense and humorous stories,” Nathan was a beloved

volleyball and soccer during his

teacher, coach, colleague, friend, and true Ensworth

remarkable 26-year Ensworth career (1979 – 2005).

legend. His school spirit, lovable jokes, and ability to

Born in Tunisia, Mustapha was fluent in Arabic,

get on the same level as the students were admired

French, and English. Before moving to Nashville, he

by teachers and students alike. During a career

served in the Peace Corps, where he met his first wife,

at Ensworth that spanned 36 years (1964 – 2000),

Colleen, a beloved Ensworth Grade 4 teacher who

he served as a history and geography teacher and

passed away in 2011. Together, they raised Sheila and

Chair of the History Department, taught Life Skills,

Sami and later welcomed many grandchildren. At

coached track, football, and basketball, and acted as

Ensworth, Mustapha was known for going far beyond

the school’s Business Manager. He also planned and

the curriculum. He was a pillar of outdoor education,

participated in countless class trips. Nathan served as

a supportive colleague, and a mentor whose care for

interim Head of School in 1980, and later as Head of

students was unmistakable. Many fondly remember

School for the 1999 – 2000 school year.

the all-school assembly celebrating his naturalization

He is preceded in death by his wife, Anita. He is survived by his children, Tim '75, Scott '77, and Katrena '84.

as a U.S. citizen in the 1980s.

Mustapha is survived by his wife, Nadra, and his children, Sheila '83 and Sami '89.

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Alumni

CE L E BR AT IN G T H E 5 0T H R E U N IO N

CLASS OF 1975

T

he Class of 1975 came together this

to the gym ceiling while Mr. Inman was timing

fall to celebrate 50 years of memories,

you, Black and Orange tube socks for Mr. Sawyer's

laughter, and lifelong friendships. We

basketball team, Ms. Haven’s art classes, where we

are grateful to the host committee for working

got to experience all kinds of art mediums, square

to connect with their classmates and plan an

dancing in music class, and daily PE class with

unforgettable evening celebrating this milestone

Mr. Inman. These experiences and teachers helped

occasion. A huge thank you to Allen and Lee

create and foster my desire to become an elementary

Phillips Oakley ’75 for hosting at their lovely home!

teacher, which has been one of the most rewarding professions I have undertaken.”

As Lee put so eloquently, “Gathering our Class of 1975 was so meaningful to me. As we reconnected,

The classmates marveled at the old photos

fond memories of our Ensworth days came

(including pins for attendees to wear of their 8th

flooding back: lifelong friendships, the Black and

grade yearbook pictures), enjoyed a delicious dinner

Orange competition especially during Field Day,

and drinks, and, of course, E cookies. Here’s to the

family-style lunches, the auction and carnival,

stories that started it all and the bonds that still

Mr. Kautzman’s math class, climbing the rope

bring this special group together as proud Tigers!

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“I really enjoyed reconnecting with everyone — it felt like 50 years ago was yesterday! A special thanks to Mr. Kautzman for showing up and being such an inspirational teacher at Ensworth!” - Lia (Connie) Cargile ’75

“Our reunion was such a fun party! It was great catching up with friends that I haven’t seen in a long time. Thanks to Lee and Allen for hosting — love to do it again soon!” - Lee Robinson ’75

“It was a wonderful evening. After 50 years, we just picked up where we left off. I’m very thankful for all the lifelong friendships made at Ensworth.” - Cathy Sanders McPherson ’75

“We had fun gathering together at Lee and Allen Oakley’s house. Everyone stayed late and caught up with each other. The food was amazing, and Lee’s pickles are always a treat! I vote we don’t wait 50 years for our next get together.” - Elena Wallace Graves ’75

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In late August, 30 teams joined us at The Golf Club of Tennessee for an incredible day of friendly competition. All proceeds from the tournament support the Robert Inman Financial Aid Fund, named for Robert Inman, a beloved teacher, coach, and mentor at Ensworth for 33 years. Congratulations to the winning golfers, and many thanks to our sponsors and participants! GOLF TOURNAMENT CHAIR Jamison Monroe FIRST FLIGHT WINNING TEAMS FIRST PLACE // Michael Dunn, Nash Nance, Paul Caudill, Walker Zimmerman SECOND PLACE // Jamison Monroe, Scott Lenz, Ryan Donnelly, Jay LeDuc THIRD PLACE // Greg Lanford, Brian O’Shaughnessy, Kyle Simmons, Cam Simmons

SECOND FLIGHT WINNING TEAMS FIRST PLACE // Tom Jayram, David Morris, Niels Johnsen, Chad Goldstein SECOND PLACE // Brock Kidd, Taylor Beery, BJ Heath, Paul Amrich THIRD PLACE // T.J. Wilt, Toby Wilt, Jodi Banks, Sam Banks

CONTEST WINNERS CHIPPING CONTEST // Toby Wilt CLOSEST TO THE HOLE // Tiffany Dale and Seth Kaplan LONGEST DRIVE // Phillip Lawson and Neelam Patel

EVENT SPONSORS TITLE SPONSOR //

Pinnacle

CHIPPING CONTEST SPONSOR // HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR //

SurgiCor

Mercedes-Benz of Music City

PAVILION SPONSOR //

UnityAI

BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR // Hand Family LUNCH SPONSOR // Jim 'N Nick's HOLE SPONSORS // Morgan Stanley, Nashville Capital Network, Dale Inc.,

Gallagher, Pinnacle Asset Management and Kidd Private Wealth Group, SEOPS, Nashville Machine Co., The Bunetta Family, Department of Finishing Touches, Brett Design Build, CapWealth, Urology Associates, Husch Blackwell LLP, Persevere Lending, Keystone Private Wealth Group, and Howell Allen Clinic

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Celebrating Connection and Belonging across the Ensworth Community

E

nsworth strives to be a place where a deep sense of community and belonging pervades all aspects of school life. We firmly believe

that classroom and extracurricular experiences are enhanced with the presence of diverse thoughts and perspectives. Through community partnerships, intercultural education, and the openness to embrace the diversity within our community, Ensworth is committed to creating a culture where all members of the school experience a sincere feeling of inclusion, belonging, and empathy. Each year, the Office of Community Engagement and Inclusion hosts a variety of events­. From parent-focused discourse discussions, cultural experiences, and the beloved Halloween Trunk-E-Treat, all members of our community have the opportunity to engage with one another, strengthening connections across campuses and throughout the school.

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Inclusivit-E Our annual Inclusivit-E event is an opportunity for the Ensworth community to gather for food, fun, and fellowship at the beginning of the school year. Our students enjoyed games, dinner, and ice cream, while parents and families fostered new relationships and bonds with others within the school community. This event allows our families of various cultures and backgrounds to simply enjoy one another's company and strengthen our sense of community.

DEI civil Discourse fellowship Previously known as Race Talks, the DEI Civil Discourse Fellowship is an educational opportunity hosted by the CEI office. We invite all Ensworth parents to participate in a cohort that engages in a series of conversations and community experiences related to race, racism, and its impact on education within our society. This is also an opportunity for parents to engage in constructive dialogue and build bridges with one another.

Trunk-E-Treat In late October, Ensworth students from both campuses gather before a home football game for our annual Trunk-E-Treat. Student, faculty, and parent volunteers host and decorate trunks. Lower School students love dressing up and trick-or-treating, but the highlight is engaging with the High School students and families who are hosting trunks. The Tearing Down the Walls student club is integral in organizing the event for their younger peers. The trunk decorating and costumes that our Ensworth families come up with every year never cease to impress and amaze.

Tiger Tastes Tiger Tastes takes place during World Language Week every spring. The Ensworth community brings food from their various cultural traditions to create a vibrant potluck. Community members from all three divisions share food, engage in conversation, and celebrate the diversity of backgrounds at Ensworth with music, Bollywood dancing, and lots of flavor! WRITTEN BY MAURICE HOPKINS, HOPE MOELLER,

AND SHOMARI WHITE ’13

The Office of Community Engagement and Inclusion

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New Families WELCOMING OUR

WRITTEN BY AUBRIE HUTZEL

Parent Association Communications Chair

Each year, the Parent Association plans events specifically designed to welcome new families to Ensworth. Parent gatherings, Tiger Towns, and parent education events allow new parents to get involved in our community and to mingle with other new parents and many members of the PA. These events also provide a foundational opportunity for new parents to get to know friendly faces.

Our annual NEW PARENT WELCOME BREAKFAST is a mainstay of our event planning, ensuring our new parents have an early connection point with the Parent Association at the start of the school year. This year, Ashley and Matt Lane opened their home to a casual morning of coffee, breakfast nibbles, and conversation.

The first TIGER TOWN of the school year is always a huge event that allows families to connect over football and fun. This fall, we added a special section just for new parents, hoping to create a welcoming environment with some familiar faces.

GRADE-LEVEL GATHERINGS offer an additional opportunity for new parents to be

welcomed into the Ensworth community in a space with peer families. More families connecting means more families truly feeling like a part of the Ensworth famil-E.

We gathered at Fat Bottom Brewery for the NEW PARENT & TIGER BUDDY HAPPY HOUR for some light bites and casual mingling between our K-12 new parents and their tiger buddies. This is another touchpoint later in the fall semester for our families to meet each other and other members of the PA.

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Community

Events Calendar WINTER / SPRING 2026

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 Tiger Town & Home Basketball Games Frist Campus SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Visible Art Show Frist Campus THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Alumni Happy Hour in New York City THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Alumni Happy Hour and Fireside Chat with School Leadership Red Gables Campus SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Middle School Winter Play Red Gables Campus THURSDAY - SATURDAY, MARCH 5 - 7 High School Spring Musical Frist Campus FRIDAY, MARCH 27 High School Rock Band Concert Frist Campus

FRIDAY, MAY 1 Reunions for Classes of 2011, 2016, and 2021 SATURDAY, MAY 2 Super Saturday Frist Campus MONDAY - FRIDAY, MAY 4 - 15 High School Spring Art Show Frist Campus FRIDAY, MAY 8 High School Chamber Singers & Encore Concert Frist Campus SATURDAY, MAY 9 High School AP Art Show Frist Campus THURSDAY, MAY 21 Middle School Closing Exercises Red Gables Campus SATURDAY, MAY 23 High School Graduation Frist Campus

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Parent Association's Tiger Night The Fisher Center at Belmont THURSDAY, APRIL 2 High School Grandparents & Special Friends Day Frist Campus FRIDAY - SATURDAY, APRIL 17 - 18 Dance Concert Frist Campus TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Tiger Tastes Red Gables Campus FRIDAY, APRIL 24 High School Orchestra & Jazz Band Concert Frist Campus THURSDAY - SATURDAY, APRIL 30 - MAY 2 High School Spring Play Frist Campus

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Join us for the Parent Association's Tiger Night The Fisher Center | Belmont University For tickets and auction information, visit: WWW.ENSWORTH.COM/TIGERNIGHT

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TRUSTEES Welcoming our new

TERESA BROYLES-APLIN is President & CEO of Nashville Electric Service, one of the 12 largest public utilities in the U.S. Teresa graduated from Belmont University with a master's degree and from Austin Peay State University with a bachelor's degree. She has been awarded the Belmont Massey Graduate School Distinguished Graduate Award and the CFO of the Year award by the Nashville Business Journal. Teresa and her husband Don are the parents of Alex ’27.

ROB HULL is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Healthcare Realty. In his role, Rob is responsible for portfolio performance through the coordinated leadership of leasing, project management, asset management, and property operations. Rob received his bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and a master's degree from Vanderbilt University. Rob and his wife Jody ’87 are the parents of Saunders ’24 and Edward ’22.

LAUREN ELCAN INGRAM ’13 is a healthcare and venture capital professional with expertise in strategic partnerships, business development, and investments. Currently an MBA candidate at Vanderbilt University, she also holds a master’s degree from Vanderbilt and an bachelor's degree from Princeton University. Lauren also serves on the Frist Art Museum's Warhol Society Board and Princeton’s Anthropology Advisory Board. Lauren founded Ensworth's National Advisory Council.

JOHN VIDALAKIS is the President of a diversified investment company, VFP Associates, and is the co-founder and CEO of technology company, Abstrax, Inc. He has served as an advisor and board member to many companies and as a litigation expert at an international conference on the state of the U.S. Patent System. John holds both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. John and his wife Diane are the parents of

* Information reflects unaudited gifts made to the Alexis Ensworth Fund as of May 31, ’29, 2025Coco ’31, and Michael.

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