WCS Connection - Spring 2017

featuring

COACH DAVE HAWLEY’S 50TH STATE WIN AT WCS

TABLE OF

CONTENTS 10

COACH HAWLEY

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES

From the Headmaster.................................... 3

Semester in Review.........................................4

From the Board................................................ 9

The Best We Can Possibly Be................... 10

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Academic Honors.......................................... 14

HONORS

STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR HIGH ACHIEVEMENT

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GIVING BACK

ALUMNI SUPPORT PROJECT AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

THANK YOU!

To our contributing writers, fellow faculty and staff, and the entire Collegiate community for submitting articles and pictures and making this magazine possible. Enjoy!

Faculty & Staff Retirees...............................28

Beyond the Classroom.................................29

From the Alumni Board................................41

Middle School Locker Room Renovation....................................................... 44

Class Notes...................................................... 49

EDITORIAL STAFF Katie Hatfield Gunzelman '07 // Assistant Director of Development & Communication Joan Siefkes Moore '84 // Director of Advancement Lisa Schooler // Director of Alumni Relations and Digital Media Susan Klingenberg // Advancement Administrative Assistant & Database Manager Susie Steed // Director of Admission Graphic Design // Kylie Rott Photography // John Pair ’92, Lisa Schooler, Amy Cunningham, and many more!

FROM THE HEADMASTER

TRADITION Tradition. Just the word itself stirs images of Tevya (or maybe WCS alumnus Bailey Burcham) in Fiddler on the Roof, bellowing out the word as he strolls about the city of Anatevka.

Tradition.

Webster defines tradition as “the passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation; a coherent body of precedents influencing the present.”

“It is all these things that tie us together as a family from one generation to the next and cement our families together.”

By Tom Davis // Headmaster

I am sure we can all think of family traditions that we have cherished, passed down through our parents and grandparents, and maybe even some that we are passing on to our children. It is father carving the Thanksgiving turkey.

It is grandmother singing lullabies to a newborn baby in a well-worn blanket. It is cooking out on the grill on the 4th of July before the fireworks. It is all these things that tie us together as a family from one generation to the next and cement our families together. It truly is the legacies of the past influencing our present.

At Collegiate, we have these traditions as well. We have events and practices, which we have faithfully done and continue to do, that tie our current Collegiate family to our past. Things like Honors Day and Dinner Theater. Things like Homecoming and class trips. Things like academic honor rolls and the motto Proba Te Dignum. Things like singing “Dear Collegiate” or the National Anthem at sporting events.

These are just some of the traditions that define and bind Collegiate over its history. And they represent just part of the tradition of excellence that is a hallmark of our school.

And how are traditions maintained, appreciated, understood, and passed on? They become engrained in the culture. They become embodied in its family members. At Collegiate, our faculty and staff protect, promote, and proclaim our traditions. Long-standing faculty like we have at Collegiate, like those featured in this issue, not only maintain our great traditions, but they create new ones along the way. We never want traditions to inhibit our future, but we never want our traditions to be lost in the past.

The legacy of our school and the legacy for our school are the traditions of excellence in all things. Doing it well.

Doing it right. Doing it faithfully. To quote Mike Gehrer,

“At Collegiate, tradition never graduates.”

May it always be so.

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SEMESTER IN REVIEW After a much-needed holiday break, Wichita Collegiate students, faculty, and staff were ready to return for a great second semester!

Athletic team practices and games were instantly in full swing and 7th and 8th grade students started preparing right away for finals.

Following a favorite tradition of WCS students and parents, the 7th graders tackled the study of World War II in January, capping off a week of study with a USO Dance in the Lair.

Students dressed up in 1940s garb and danced the night away!

Third grade students studied biographies and historical figures to kick off their second semester, reading books and researching online about a person, past or present, to represent in the 3rd Grade Wax Museum.

Students became their person of choice, coming to life for museum visitors to share biographical information, contributions to society, and interesting facts. Mary Lou Retton, Alexander Hamilton, and Elvis made appearances this year!

Early Childhood kiddos celebrated Kansas Day and our state heritage with Pioneer Day on January 27. Students donned cowboy hats and gingham dresses to rope calves, wash clothes on a scrub board, square dance, and hang out with live farm animals. What a way to wrap up January!

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Right: Elvis in the 3rd Grade Wax Museum Below: 7th Grade Girls at the USO Dance

JANUARY

FEBRUARY Despite the winter chill of February, Spartans were out and about all month long! WCS welcomed our Board of Trustees onto campus on February 8 for Trustee Day, a chance for Trustees to witness firsthand the powerful education Collegiate offers.

Middle School Entrepreneurship and Design Challenge students flexed the knowledge from that education in WSU’s Innovation Challenge later that week, building innovative products out of cereal boxes and placing well in the competition.

Lower School Spartans got active and philanthropic in Jump Rope 4 Heart on Valentine’s Day, earning just over $23,000 to help people affected by heart defects and heart disease. First grade students kept the love going, celebrating Kindness Day and committing acts of kindness for members of the Collegiate community and beyond.

WCS celebrated itself in February, too, with a fabulous All-School Gala and “Dancing with the Star Spartans” entertainment celebration. Current and former Spartans mixed and mingled over delicious hors d’oeuvres and beautiful auction items.

Six faculty and staff then competed for the coveted mirror-ball trophy, with Troy Fischer coming out on top with his routine to “Uptown Funk.” The Gala brought in nearly $40,000 to benefit projects from both the Collegiate Annual Fund Effort (CAFÉ) and Patrons of the Arts. Bravo!

Spartans ended February with more academic endeavors, traveling to Mars in the 5th grade on February 23 and testing literary knowledge on February 24 with “Battle of the Books.” The month was proof that Spartans can work and play with great success!

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SEMESTER IN REVIEW March gave Spartans an opportunity to travel – whether in our imaginations through costumes and music or physically to other lands. First and second graders enjoyed their annual Dr. Seuss Breakfast the first Friday in March, becoming their favorite Dr. Seuss characters to enjoy scrumptious exotic breakfast foods.

Seventh graders traveled with Mr. Hawley to D.C. to see, up close, much of the history taught in the classroom throughout the year. From the Thomas Jefferson Memorial to Arlington National Cemetery, students learned a ton and had fun, too!

Early Childhood kiddos traveled to other worlds through books in WCS’ annual Read and Romp Day, listening to books then performing short, fun, physical activities. Bees were buzzing, pigs were squealing, pirates enjoyed argh-mazing snacks, and lemurs ran through obstacle courses for a full day of fun. Fourth graders transformed into adorable Dalmatians, lovable owners, and crazy villains later that same week in 101 Dalmatians, wowing the crowd with great costumes and a fun story.

Spring break meant literal travel for many, including the Upper School Madrigals, who traveled to Italy for great food, breathtaking sights, and some beautiful singing (even into wells – go, Tiffany Ruan!).

Middle School Spartans finished up a great month with some healthy competition in the Student/Faculty Basketball Game. Students won out in the end, but it was a great game of athleticism and entertainment!

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MARCH

APRIL April showers may bring flowers but there was plenty of sunshine for Spartans this month. Upper School students traveled to Casady School in Oklahoma City for the annual ISAS Arts Festival, enjoying time together while showing off their skills in performances and evaluations for singing, dancing, drama, and art.

First graders learned about our world’s rainforests and showed off their knowledge with a beautiful Rainforest Display the second and third weeks of April. Eighth grade students played out the 399-B.C. Trial of Socrates on April 13, with each class finding their respective “Socrates” actor/actress innocent of “corrupting the youth of Athens” and “undermining religious beliefs.” After the tension of the trials, all enjoyed a delicious Mediterranean feast and dancing.

On April 27, kindergartners played on the track and football field in a monster-themed Field Day, enjoying games and relays named aptly for some of our favorite scary monsters. The next day, 5th graders celebrated and showcased the conclusion of their Civil War Unit in the Lair Center. Students displayed their Civil War diaries, enjoyed food from the Civil War era, experienced reenactments, and even visited a local home filled with Civil War memorabilia.

Seniors took the emotional “Lifer Walk” through campus at the end of the month, led by Mr. Mykel and holding tightly to a rope together as they did in their early years. While it may be a nostalgic walk, many of the seniors celebrated the “light at the end of the tunnel,” too!

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SEMESTER IN REVIEW The final month of the semester was abuzz with excitement, beautiful weather, and celebration on campus. Early Childhood students held their very own Kentucky Derby with horseraces, fascinators, lemonade mint juleps, and a partial singing of “My Old Kentucky Home.” Eighth graders traveled to Arkansas for the annual Heifer Project trip to experience firsthand the disparity and effects of poverty here in America and around the world, working together for shelter and food.

Back on campus, the Early Childhood invited mommas to campus for a fun ’50s Sock-Hop on May 12 to celebrate Mother’s Day. Moms and children alike dressed up in glam ’50s attire and enjoyed games and dancing. That same day, Lower School students enjoyed their Field Day on the track and football field with games and fun physical activities.

Sixth grade engineering students unveiled their fun and innovative chair designs to fourteen Middle School teachers on May 16, with each chair showcasing a teacher’s individual style and passions. Upper School students celebrated a year of work with Honor’s Day, too, before seniors departed for their Senior Trip that Friday.

Eighth graders did a little celebrating of their own at 8th Grade Recognition, reminiscing on good times past while getting excited for new adventures in high school.

The year wrapped up with a wonderful graduation ceremony for the Class of 2017 on May 28. Another year comes to a close but Spartans are always looking forward to what lies ahead!

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MAY

FROM THE BOARD

RETIREES & INTROS Each year brings changes in the Board of Trustees. While we are always sad to see dedicated Trustees retire, it is exciting to have new, passionate Trustees join the Board. // By Shari Male Powers ’85 Jeff Johnson retires from the Board of Trustees after nine years of dedicated service. During Jeff’s time on the Board, he co-chaired the 50th Anniversary Campaign Committee, served on the Trusteeship Committee, and was a loyal member of the Development Committee, chairing it during the 2016-2017 school year. Jeff brought a wealth of fundraising passion and experience to WCS. The Board of Trustees thanks him for his tireless commitment to the school. We will miss his wise input and faithful participation, but look forward to seeing him on campus as he and wife Corey (at right) have three children here at Collegiate.

Lisa Oehmke retires after nine years on the Collegiate Board of Trustees. Lisa has demonstrated committed service to the school, and chaired the Development Committee for seven of the nine years she served on the committee.

She has been a President of the Collegiate Association of Parents, co-chaired the Collegiate Annual Fund, and was a key committee member of the 50th Anniversary Campaign Committee. Lisa worked tirelessly to raise money for the school, feeling personally accountable for reaching our goals each and every year she served on the board. Lisa’s youngest child, Connor, graduated from WCS this year, but we look forward to her continued support.

Patricia Sherwood retires after six years of service to the Wichita Collegiate School Board of Trustees.

Patricia has always been a leader at WCS, serving as President of Patrons of the Arts, and serving on the board of Collegiate Association of Parents. She was involved in the Promise Capital Campaign in the early 2000s, and has served on the Development Committee for the past six years. Although youngest daughter Riley graduated this year, we hope to see Patricia often as she takes on new endeavors.

We are pleased to introduce two new trustees who have each been elected to a three-year term. Corey Johnson and Meredith Olson both bring a wealth of experience, a love for the school, and a commitment to continuing the Collegiate tradition.

Corey Johnson received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Health Administration from the University of Oklahoma. After working twelve years in the health care industry in Oklahoma and Kansas, she redirected her career and currently stays home to care for her family and household. Corey’s greatest and most rewarding work involves raising her three children. Corey is involved in the Wichita community serving on boards and actively volunteering.

She enjoyed the rewarding work of serving as a volunteer and board member in the Junior League of Wichita over ten years. She was also on the board and executive committee for the Kansas Humane Society. Corey volunteers at His Daily Bread food pantry. She remains involved at WCS annually with CAP and was a Co-Chair for the 50th Anniversary Campaign. Currently, Corey serves on the board of Victory in the Valley.

Meredith Olson is vice president of public affairs for Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC. Mrs. Olson leads corporate philanthropy and community programs, with a specific emphasis on education.

She began her career at Koch Industries, Inc. in 2005 as director, business development. Prior to joining Koch, Meredith managed divestment transactions for Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago. She is active in the community and serves on the board of Rainbows United, Inc., where she was chairman from 2014-2015. Meredith and her husband, Adam, are originally from Richmond, VA. They have lived in Wichita for twelve years and have four children, Thomas ’24, Anne Marie ’26, Courtney ’28, and Elizabeth ’28.

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THE BE Almost every Spartan knows Dave Hawley.

They know his voice, gregarious nature, easy laugh, big smile, and heartwarming hugs and stories. If you don’t yet know Dave Hawley – you should! Dave has been a member of the Collegiate family for forty years (with no plans of slowing down), and he just celebrated his 50th State Tennis Championship win – what a legacy! Here, he reflects on his time at Collegiate, his success in teaching and tennis, and his most rewarding and humbling moments while part of our community. Thank you, Dave, for sharing your stories and yourself with us!

KG // Your 50th State Tennis win in time for your 40th anniversary at Collegiate – how do you feel?

DH // Frankly, it’s been overwhelming. I find myself looking back over the time I’ve been here and thinking of random things. It’s been a journey down memory road and really kind of cool to see things dovetail together. It’s been perfect timing, especially with the tennis – it means so much to our kids. That to me is really phenomenal. I’m just overwhelmed by how into it they’ve been. They want to be part of something big, too. I really didn’t get how it was going to resonate with people. Coming out of the woodwork, people calling and writing. Many players, coaches, and parents have called to wish us well. I had a girl, Claire Vanderpool, who graduated from here in ’83, who came out to see me. She read the article in The Wichita Eagle and brought me her copy of it and she’d highlighted the part where it talked about us not cutting kids and valuing every kid. So that meant enough for her that she got in the car, bought me some M&Ms, came out, and talked about it. So that was really cool, a nice thing. The collective joy people have in being part of it! Really good!

Pleased! We’re making a shirt!

KG // This particular team of boys – what set them apart from other teams you’ve coached before?

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DH // I think it’s the here and now and the moment, but I also think they realized early that they had a chance to be part of something with the school that was pretty big. At least with some of them, that’s fueled their desire to get better. The most remarkable thing about these kids – these six, and a few more not in the top six – about two or three years ago, they really took a step to say, “We don’t want to be average players. We want to be beyond that!” And they’ve gone outside to other programs – to Genesis, to Crestview, to wherever – to play in tournaments all over the area. To see their investment has been huge.

And they like each other. That’s a critical thing. If you dropped them in the middle of all these years, would I feel the same way about them? I think I would. But I’ve had a lot of groups, if they came along now… I might say the same thing. I was convinced that the group that graduated in 2010 and 2011 was going to be my favorite group ever. They still are incredibly meaningful to me for a lot of reasons. But other groups come along and you feel your heart kind of expanding. That’s a cool thing! This group – I love seeing their own self-determination to be really good players.

“We don’t want to be average players.We want to be beyond that.”

KG // Do you have a favorite boys’ or girls’ team?

DH // I always give this answer and it’s the safe answer, but any teams I coached that my own kids were on were my favorite teams. What’s my most talented?

Team-wise, it’s my 1996 boys. They were so amazingly good. We had six incredible players, one of whom was my son. It also included Matt Wright, Chase Koch, Michael O’Shaughnessy, Jamie Rheem, Preston Jones, and Zach. They were incredibly good. In terms of talent level, trotting them out and never having to worry about winning or not, that’s a nice feeling once in a while. And they were great kids, too; I had a blast with them. Our road trips, we would talk about everything from Madrigals to other sports to NBA to this, that, and the other. I told this year’s team – “I think

EST there’d be a spot for you on our ‘Mount Rushmore’ of teams, but you can’t be George Washington, because that’s the ’96 team.” Probably one of my very favorite teams was a team that didn’t win State, finished 3rd at State. But they overcame. First year we were in 4A in 2004 and they were just battlers, and I loved that in them. The 2008 boys’ team has a very near and dear place to me. My dad died that spring in the middle of the season, and they rose up, even though they were VERY young – three sophomores, two freshmen – and not only WON state, but were the kind of kids you always want as players. Most proud of these guys – sophomores Wyatt Kesler, Miles Dunne, and Brandon Somerhalder; freshmen Paul Abromeit and

WE CAN POSSIBLY BE // By Katie Hatfield Gunzelman ’07

Daniel Ritchie. Then I had a girls’ team in 2010 – Grace LeMaster, Jillian Johnson, Esther Cho, Lindsay Funke, Keli Dunn, and Mary Meeker – we were the best ranked team in the State going into the State tournament and we had a horrible first day. We’ve never had a worse first day. And yet on the second day, I told them, “Let’s relax; let’s have fun; let’s just play; do the very best we can!” And they did and they turned it all around and we won by one point.

And that one is a favorite, not because they were the best players, but because they just latched onto each other. If there’s one thing about my teams I like more than anything else is they seem to invest in each other a lot. They latch to each other and lift each other up.

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Coach Hawley with the 2017 Boys’ State Tennis Team.

Left to right, top row: Austin Gartner '17, Max Wheeler '19, Lakelin Conrad '18, Easton Ewy '17; bottom row: Matt Regehr '17, Ben Murphy '17

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KG // How about a favorite player?

DH // That’s dangerous. That’s loaded. There are a lot of them that have stood out for a variety of reasons. Some kids have overcome a lot of stuff.

Some kids have grown from being average or not wanting to be much of a player to saying, “This is going to be my passion.” So I’ll say I don’t have a favorite player; I have a ton of favorites.

KG // What was it like to coach and then to teach your own kids?

DH // It’s funny. The teaching part… each kid was different. Zach – this was 24 or 25 years ago – I think he didn’t even want to acknowledge that I was his dad, which was fine. I felt the same way growing up about my dad in public circumstances – just the way you’re wired. The other two, Meagan and Ben, were a little bit goofier about the whole thing. But I loved teaching them and I think, deep down, they liked being taught by me. Coaching was a little different animal. There are some bittersweet parts of all that.

Meagan didn’t get the athletic glory that the boys did. They both won multiple state championships. I have a little bit of a regret with her and that is I wish I would’ve pushed her earlier. I went exactly, in my mind, the way she wanted to be addressed, but I really wish I would’ve said to her earlier on, “You’re going to want to have a little bit bigger role in this at the end, and you may not like it now but I think you’ll really like it later.” But you can’t regret a lot. And she’s probably, of the three, in terms of being around her during the sport – I probably enjoyed that more than the boys, in one respect because I coached her in two sports (tennis and basketball) and them in only one. It was a mostly incredibly positive experience coaching and in the classroom. I’d say a couple big pluses on that one.

DH // I’m not the greatest technician. I was a really good player back in the day when I could play.

I think I’m a good “X”s and “O”s coach, I teach good lessons, I’m good at finding drills. But I also think there are a lot of people out there who can do that just as well as I can. I just refuse to let our program be mediocre. I don’t want mediocrity. That would be the most painful thing to me to ever slide into something where we’re not, every single day, saying, “OK, what are we bringing to the table?” I love the fact that every kid, boys and girls, who gets to our top six feels an expectation – not to me, but to those who have come before them and those who will come after them. I think that’s probably the biggest thing – I want us to be superior, and not superior like we’re arrogant but just the best we can possibly be. If we don’t win, if we’re not first…

I can live with that. If we’ve wrangled every bit of talent out of what we have and somebody else was better, I can live with that. But I want us to never be done with it and say, “Boy, I wish we’d done that better.” And that’s probably my biggest strength. I just refuse to let us go quietly in the night as a program.

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KG // As a teacher and then as a coach – where have you found your most rewarding moments?

DH // Seeing kids grow in the classroom and seeing them come back and say, “I remember things I did in 7th grade, I never thought that’d mean anything.

But I get to college and some of that stuff comes floating back to me…” So I like that a lot! But it’s a lot of both – not one more than the other. It’s probably more important, anything kids have taken from the classroom than maybe what they’ve taken from the tennis court… I would think.

KG // What characteristics do you think make you such a terrific coach?

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KG // Now that you’ve reached this milestone, do you have another one in mind? Did you have this milestone in mind?

DH // No! Even several years back, we had a little bit of a dry spell on our boys’ side – went three or four years without being champions. And a couple years in the girls’… But I never really had thought about it until we got to 47 and I thought… “We’ve got good kids ahead of us, and maybe that’s going to happen.” But no, that was never a goal. I remember when we got our first one. I remember when we won and we won it in Ellsworth. We weren’t expected to win. Lyons had a terrific team and, in those days it was a one-day tournament, they had an uncharacteristically bad day. They’d beaten us three different times during the year, including at the League Tournament. We were kind of a younger team, and we stuck it out.

I didn’t even know we’d won until they announced it. I didn’t even check the scores; I just assumed Lyons had won the title. But they said, “Second place, Lyons.” And I go, “Wait a minute… that must mean that we won!” And I remember just being overwhelmed by that, not emotionally, but just like, “man!” And I thought, “If nothing ever happens again, this is a very significant thing.” So I remember thinking it was very very cool – I like having one! I never believed, though… that was never a goal. In terms of future goals… no. I think next year, for the first time in probably several years, we’re going to be as rebuilding as we’ve been on the boys’ side. As I’ve

been preaching to the younger kids, we’ve got some places to fill that these four seniors have taken for the last three or four years. It’s time to step up their games if we’re going to continue to compete on that level.

In terms of just winning and being successful…

About ten years ago, we were in 3A and we were actually hosting the tournament down at Riverside. It was down to us and Claflin.

The last match of the tournament was going on and was, for the most part, a meaningless match between Claflin and Conway Springs for the 9th and 10th place in the tournament. No one else really cared except us and Claflin. Conway Springs, in this match, had four match points consecutively – all they had to do was win any one and we won the title. And they lost six points in a row... and it was as deflating a moment, momentarily, as I can remember. We’ve talked about this a lot since – never leave your destiny in somebody else’s hands. If you can’t do it yourself, you have no right to be miffed if somebody doesn’t come through for you. But no more numerical goals at all; just fun goals!

My grandkids are starting at WCS this year and that’s going to be fun. That’s a classroom goal. I told my sixth grade parents at our meeting this year, I said, “I’m just going to tell you right now. The first time I see them on the Bunny Hill Quad out there running around, I’m leaving the classroom and I’m going out to grab them because that’s just kind of a dream come true.”

KG // Is there one particular thing you’re looking forward to most about having your grandbabies on campus?

DH // My wife and I always thought at some point we were going to have to move to Oklahoma, to be with our grandkids, once we retired. I didn’t want to do that! I love it here. But we were of a mindset that at some point, when I retire, we were going to have to go away. But Ben and Courtney moving here has changed everything. It kind of cheats Zach and Haley and their boys in Edmond because we were kind of looking forward to being down there to watch all their ballgames. We’ll still go – we go two to three weekends every month down there to see baseball or basketball or just to hang out with them. But I’d be lying if I wasn’t saying that this is the coolest thing to be able to be in the same town with your grandkids all the time. We may not see

Family photo (top row left to right: Ben, Deacon, Meagan, Zach, Bennett; second row: Courtney, Dave, Sally, Bo, Haley; bottom row: Caroline, Helen, Jenson) them every single day. I imagine a lot of days we don’t. But knowing that we can, in ten minutes, is just an incredible gift.

KG // Personally or professionally, do you have a favorite memory from your time at WCS? DH // I do. I have lots of them. I’m not sure I can talk about it… In December 2006, when our granddaughter, Harper, began to have seizures and was diagnosed with mitochondrial imbalance, the Collegiate family rallied around the Hawley family in a way we will never forget. Haley had to quit work when Harper was in the hospital, and Zach had to miss stretches of work... and even though insurance covered much of Harper’s care, they were suddenly dealing with trips to Ft. Worth, living expenses, etc., that they had never counted on (who would?).

Bunny [Hill] asked me if she could approach the school community, alumni, etc., with details of the situation, and an opportunity for people to give to help the kids defray their costs, and after asking Zach and Haley, I said yes. The response was staggering. I won’t tell you the number except to say it humbled us all... that people would “rescue” our family. And when Harper died, more than several of Zach’s teachers and coaches and my colleagues made the 150-mile trip to the funeral. I think that experience says more to me than any other about what WCS means to me.

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ACADEMIC

HONORS

Collegiate wouldn’t be Collegiate without its strong tradition of academic excellence. What better way to commemorate that each year than Upper School Honors Day and the Middle School Celebration of Learning!

Both are opportunities to recognize those who have truly proven themselves worthy!

Faculty, staff, parents, and friends gathered with Upper School students on Tuesday, May 16, to celebrate academic achievements and commitment to leadership, integrity, and overall excellence. Faculty and staff presented the following: • WCS Math and Science Award, for an outstanding senior in the areas of math and science; • Fay Family French Awards, in honor of Laura ’86 and Lisel ’90 Fay for students with the highest averages in each level of French; • WCS Foreign Language Award, for a student with passion for and excellence in the study of language; • Collegiate Humanities Award, for a senior distinguished by exceptional scholarship and interest in literature, history, and the arts; • John Evans Naftzger Award, for a senior pursuing post-secondary education in the visual arts; • Mandy Shoaf Memorial Award, in memory of Mandy Shoaf ’97, who tragically died shortly after graduation from WCS, for a student with an interest and talent in the Fine Arts;

• Elsie Niethammer Naftzger Award, for a senior pursuing post-secondary education in the performing arts; • “I Dare You” Awards, presented on behalf of the American Youth Foundation for a junior boy and girl who display personal integrity, balanced living, and potential for leadership; • Forrest C. Lattner Endowment Award, for a student who excels in academics and/or the arts; • Jack C. Chesky Leadership Award, in memory of Jack Chesky ’72, who tragically died shortly after graduation from WCS, for a student who embodies hard work, dedication, and a deep love of WCS; and • Cum Laude Society Inductions, for a select group of students who embody the society’s mission to promote excellence, justice, and honor.

On Thursday, May 25, Spartans gathered again with Middle School students to celebrate scholastic achievements and a dedication to our motto, Proba Te Dignum. Faculty and staff presented the following: • Shafer Dart Memorial Award, in memory of Shafer Dart, for a student who exemplifies Shafer’s qualities and outgoing, gregarious spirit; • “Golden Cs,” for students who excel in the areas of communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking; and

• Alice Virginia Knorr Scholarship Award, in memory of Alice Knorr, for a Middle School girl who represents a balance between academics, family, and social life.

Both ceremonies also recognize students who achieve in the highest percentile of their classes with the Highest Scholastic Achievement Awards, and honor selected 8th- and 12th-grade students who most closely embody the Collegiate ideals of excellence, a deep love of learning, a high level of participation in school activities, and a commitment to an ethical lifestyle with the Headmaster’s Awards. The 6th grade won the Middle School Headmaster’s Scholarship Cup with a 91.55% average, and the 12th grade won for the Upper School with an 89.9% average.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients and to the entire community for a wonderful year!

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS Finalists Kevin Edwards, Ellen Mines, Mitch Squires Commended Matthew Bajaj, Nicholas Budzyn, Conner Caughlin, Niko Chapas, Adam Davies, Jana Heady, Lauren Johnson, Connor Oehmke

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Upper School Honors Day

Headmaster’s Award Winner Lauren Johnson with Headmaster Tom Davis

Math & Science Award Winner Charlie Xu with Science Department Chair David Trombold ’71

Headmaster’s Award Winner Cooper Root with Headmaster Tom Davis

Humanities Award Winner Adam Davies with History Department Chair Shane Phillips

Jack C. Chesky Leadership Award Winner Kursten Regehr with Head of Upper School Chris Ashbrook

Foreign Language Award Winner Jana Heady with Spanish Teacher Gabriele White

Fay Family French Award Winners with French Teacher Brooke Finan ’92 15

ACADEMIC

HONORS

Upper School

Cum Laude Society Inductees 11TH GRADE

Maeve Ashbrook Jack Bendell Esther Beren Kat Bunting I Dare You Award Winners Cody McNerney and Esther Beren with Dean of Upper School Students Trent Nesmith

Jad Hourani accepts the Headmaster’s Scholarship Cup on behalf of the Senior Class

Ender Graham Ahmed Mahomed Emma Parkhurst Louis Yu

12TH GRADE John Evans Naftzger Scholarship Winner Kate Gondwe with Art Teacher Gary Buettgenbach

Mandy Shoaf Memorial Award Winner Conner Caughlin with Vocal Music Director Matt Webber

Matthew Bajaj Sutton Carder Austin Gartner Mitch Squires Charlie Xu Rainer Yuan

Forrest C. Lattner Endowment Award Winner A’Niah Bell with Advancement Director Joan Moore ’84 16

Elsie Niethammer Naftzger Scholarship Winner Emily Mudra with Band Director Troy Fischer

Middle School Honors Day Paige Steinhauser accepts the Headmaster Scholarship Cup for the 6th grade

Headmaster’s Award Winner Sarah Chocron with Headmaster Tom Davis

Headmaster’s Award Winner Luke Swan with Headmaster Tom Davis

Shafer Dart Memorial Award Winner Julius Bolden with History Teacher Dave Hawley

Alice Virginia Knorr Scholarship Award Winner Caitlin Mattar with Latin Teacher Virginia Kehoe

GOLDEN C WINNERS 5TH GRADE Pete Agustin Creativity Avery Elofsson Character Kalie Villagomez Collaboration Iya Wakil Communication Evan Yang Critical Thinking

5TH GRADE

6TH GRADE

6TH GRADE Vivan Baughman Creativity Dakota Dart Collaboration Tyler MacKenzie Critical Thinking Cj Meyer Character Paige Steinhauser Communication 7TH GRADE Madeleine Albert Creativity Andrew Highbarger Critical Thinking Emily Mallard Communication Ivy Newman Collaboration Maya Torres Character

7TH GRADE

8TH GRADE

8TH GRADE Sabaa Ahmed Critical Thinking Phoebe Babst Character Aiden Bhargava Creativity Mark Hourani Collaboration Harun Raffi Communication 17

ACADEMIC

HONORS

FRESHMEN

SOPHOMORES

JUNIORS

SENIORS

HIGHEST SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 5th Grade Avery Elofsson, Karley Forsyth, Isabella Galichia, Mason Hart, Paul Mines, Tyler Rice, Sia Sharma, Kalie Villagomez, Evan Yang 6th Grade Vivian Baughman, Tatum Bhargava, Maren Butcher, Maya Chon, Joyita Dev, Nasseem Eldika, Grace Heinrichs, Abigail Kirmser, Tyler MacKenzie, Emma Mantovani, Christopher Meyer, Kinsey Nichols, Maya Rai, Adam Sandid, Paige Steinhauser 7th Grade Samuel Agustin, Lilyanna Conrad, Ella Graham, Malak Hamada, Daniel Hechenberger, Andrew Highbarger, Sharon Mabasa, Emily Mallard, Charles Nolan

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8th Grade Sabaa Ahmed, Ayah Al-Tabbal, Sarah Chocron, Gwyneth Cunningham, Tara Glass, Lea Issa, Celine Khalife, Maddy Mairs Dokken, Caitlin Mattar, Iain Moufarrij, Noah Moufarrij, Ethan Pham, Harun Raffi, Isabel Schmaltz, Allison Tee 9th Grade Ben Brake, Isabella Do, Kennedy Drake, Eli Graham, Sydney Gwyn, Bekah Harris, Justin Highbarger, Lucy Krumsick, Victoria Lyczak, Sana Mahomed, Saif Malik, Ian Moore, Andy Park, Josiah Pfeiffer, Hannah Rai, Max Salemi, Andrea Subtirelu, Aidan Walsh, Mallory Wells

10th Grade Ashley Bajaj, Carson Butcher, Zoe Corrigan, Rose Cunningham, Josh Fernandes, Hannah Geoffroy, Mackenzie Kemnitz, Sydney Lair, Abigail Wagle 11th Grade Maeve Ashbrook, Jack Bendell, Esther Beren, Kat Bunting, Lakelin Conrad, Ender Graham, Jihye Kim, Chris Lu, Ahmed Mahomed, Emma Parkhurst, Louis Yu 12th Grade Sutton Carder, Conner Caughlin, Taylor Cusick, Kevin Edwards, Jana Heady, Lauren Johnson, Ellen Mines, Connor Oehmke, Cooper Root, Riley Sanders, Mitch Squires, Charlie Xu, Rainer Yuan

Generous Endowment Continues to Draw Deserving Scholars to WCS

MEET OUR NEW MALONE SCHOLARS What do you do if you are an extremely successful businessman with degrees from Yale, New York University, and Johns Hopkins University, who attributes much of that success to being able to transfer to a private middle school?

If you are like John C. Malone, you want to share that success by starting a foundation that provides endowments of $2 million to 50 top private schools in the country to provide easier access to gifted and talented students.

Since initially being selected as a Malone School in 2008, WCS has named 19 new students as Malone Scholars. In May, we were able to select three wonderful new scholars: Roman Chandler in Grade 7, Allie Kavalauskas in Grade 8, and Michael Fair in Grade 9. All three scholars have excellent academic records, great character, and very supportive parents.

Roman Chandler is the son of Toni Chandler and Richard Chandler of Wichita. He has one older sister who is a senior at an area school.

Roman’s favorite subjects are social studies, history, and technology; he enjoys playing basketball and football; and is active in his church youth group. After hearing about WCS from a current WCS dad, Roman decided to apply with the thought that WCS could provide more academic and athletic opportunities. One of Roman’s teachers characterized him as “an amazing young man who really cares about the quality of his work, wants to be challenged, and wants to be successful.”

She continued, “Roman is a deep thinker with an excellent sense of humor. He handles every situation in an ideal manner.” Roman’s future may involve work in education as a principal or teacher, because he enjoys “working with kids and helping them get through hard times.” He would also enjoy coaching youth sports.

Allie Kavalauskas is the daughter of Tony and Danielle Kavalauskas of Augusta. She has two younger sisters. She is a fan of English and social studies, and her academic prowess helped her to land a spot on the Scholars’ Bowl team and in the National Junior Honor Society. Her goal in applying to WCS was to get a better education and be

prepared for college. She has considered pursuing a career in law, because she is good at debating and wants to ensure that clients get a fair trial. Allie’s teachers describe her as always going above and beyond on assignments, a quality that results in being sought after as a group member on projects.

Her work is cited often as a peer example in class.

“Allie has a quiet confidence. She is a very talented writer, particularly on creative or argumentative assignments. She is very diligent, bright, and hardworking, and she works well with all of her peers.”

Michael Fair and his two brothers live with their parents, Jason and Dawn Fair, in Bel Aire. At Allison Middle School, Michael enjoyed math and social studies. He also loves sports, participating in basketball, football, and golf.

He was attracted to Collegiate because of our smaller class sizes and high academic standards. Called “fantastic, well rounded, and extremely bright” by his teachers, Michael has served as a role model for his peers at Allison. Service is important to Michael, who says that serving others makes him feel “whole.” Whatever the future holds for Michael after college, he knows that it will involve having a wonderful family, serving others, being focused, and continuing to be a man of faith.

Please join us in welcoming Roman, Allie, Michael, and their families to the WCS community. We are excited to see what the future holds for these wonderful new Malone Scholars!

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Tyler Graham Anderson Cum Laude Keandre Philip Ashley Matthew Ravi Bajaj Summa Cum Laude Loren Mae Baskin Almazan Alexandria Marie Bayless Cum Laude Kenneth Claye Bradburn Cum Laude

CLASS OF Conner James Caughlin Summa Cum Laude

Samantha Lynn Estivo Cum Laude

Nikolas Epaminondas Chapas Cum Laude

Easton Christopher Ewy

Jingyi Chen

Kevin Gaston Eyster

Sarah Greer Cody

Alex Montgomery Fanning

Taylor Nicole CusickWetta Summa Cum Laude

Jake Flamini Cum Laude

Adam Mansel Davies Magna Cum Laude Nicholas Charles Ikeya DuBois Magna Cum Laude

Juston Mikale Flowers McGrew Thomas Foley II Cum Laude

Kate Esmie Gondwe Jana Marie Heady Summa Cum Laude **Valedictorian**

Bailey Regan Horsch Jad Basil Hourani Cum Laude Lauren Elizabeth Johnson Summa Cum Laude **Salutatorian** Savannah Maria Keezer

Austin Mitchell Gartner Summa Cum Laude

Savannah Bailey Kotkin Magna Cum Laude

Conner Evan Gartner Magna Cum Laude

Kirby Shay Krumsick

Zoe Maria Carageannis

Kevin Robert Edwards Summa Cum Laude

Sutton Louis Carder Summa Cum Laude

John Edward Egan Cum Laude

Hunter Alan Glass Cum Laude

Elijah Jahán Bradley Nicholas Mark Budzyn

Peter Kirk Larsen Cum Laude Carson Renee Meares

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2017 Ellen Vernell Mines Summa Cum Laude

Matthew Randall Regehr Magna Cum Laude

Logan Reed Mitchell

Cooper Matthew Root Summa Cum Laude

Grace O’Malley Moore Magna Cum Laude Emily Claire Mudra

Riley Jo Sanders Summa Cum Laude

Emily Tessa Sutherland Magna Cum Laude

Bennett Alexander Murphy

Benjamin Nicholas Saph Summa Cum Laude

Brooke Monai Tyler

Kathryn Anne O’Hara

Elizabeth Carol Schlatter Cum Laude

Paris Claire Vincze Magna Cum Laude

Riley Kay Sherwood

Evan Robert Voegeli

Anthony Lin Oyama Cum Laude

Teo Jean Soler Cum Laude

Christina Marie Walker Magna Cum Laude

John Mitchell Powell Cum Laude

Colton James Sorlie Magna Cum Laude

Jules Weyman White

Greeshma Vallapu Reddy Cum Laude

Jack Mitchell Squires Summa Cum Laude

Kursten Louise Regehr

Cody Kevin St.Germain Cum Laude

Tianyuan Yuan Summa Cum Laude

Huanqing Sun Cum Laude

Yuqi Zeng Cum Laude

Connor James Oehmke Summa Cum Laude

Zhonghao Xu Summa Cum Laude

1st Graders’ Advice to Graduates Be kind, don’t smoke

Listen to your mom

Remember to do your homework

Don’t talk in class

Brush your teeth Don’t cheat in tests

Have fun Do your dishes

Clean your room and bathroom Do not play on your phone in class Mow your parents’ lawn

Do not bully

Call your mom and dad every night

Don’t have fidget spinners in class

Don’t forget to be nice

Do your best

Don’t smoke or do drugs

Get a lot of sleep

Say goodbye

Get married

Make new friends

Work hard

Visit your parents

Adventure

Help other people

Good luck

Take care of the world

Follow the rules

Take out the trash Do extra homework Use your manners Listen in class Don’t worry in your classes

Make lunch for yourself

eaders tomorrow.

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CLASS OF 2017 200

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NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS

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NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS TOTALING OVER

8 million

$

15% OF SENIOR CLASS 60%

275

OF SENIORS WERE ACCEPTED TO

TOTAL CLASS ACCEPTANCES TO SCHOOLS IN

100

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16 states

OF SCHOOLS APPLIED

MULTIPLE ACCEPTANCES TO 6 OF THE 8

IVY LEAGUE COLLEGES IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS

86%

SCHOOLS ATTENDING IN-STATE VS. OUT-OF-STATE

55% 45%

OUT-OF-STATE IN-STATE

OF SENIORS WERE OFFERED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON THEIR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ABILITY TO ARTICULATE THEIR GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

SIGNED STUDENT ATHLETES FOOTBALL: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, WASHBURN UNIVERSITY BASEBALL: FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY | ROWING: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY SOCCER: HESSTON COLLEGE | TRIATHLETE: NEWMAN UNIVERSITY 22

“The countless opportunities that Collegiate has provided to excel both in and out of the classroom have been invaluable to me.”

– Kevin Edwards, WCS Class of 2017, Stanford University Class of 2021

GRADUATES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE • BAYLOR UNIVERSITY • Benedictine College Bethel College-KS • Boston University • Brigham Young University • Butler Community College Butler University • CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO • Case Western Reserve University Chapman University • Clemson University • Colorado School of Mines • Columbia College Chicago • Cornell University Cowley County Community College • Creighton University • Drake University • DUKE UNIVERSITY • ELON UNIVERSITY EMERSON COLLEGE • EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY • Florida International University • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY Illinois Institute of Technology FRIENDS UNIVERSITY • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY • HESSTON COLLEGE • Indiana University at Bloomington • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY • King’s College London • Lafayette College Louisiana State University • Maryland Institute College of Art • Michigan State University • Missouri University of Science & Technology New Jersey Institute of Technology • NEW YORK UNIVERSITY • NEWMAN UNIVERSITY • North Carolina State University North Dakota State University • Northeastern University • Oklahoma City University • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Pennsylvania State University • Pittsburg State University • PURDUE UNIVERSITY • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN • Rochester Institute of Technology • Rockhurst University • Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design • School of the Art Institute of Chicago • School of Visual Arts • Smith College SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY • STANFORD UNIVERSITY • Syracuse University • TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY The George Washington University • The London School of Economics and Political Science • THE NEW SCHOOL The Ohio State University • The University of Alabama • The University of Arizona • The University of Edinburgh The University of Georgia • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA The University of Tampa • The University of Texas, Austin • TRINITY UNIVERSITY • University College London UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY • University of California, Davis University of California, Los Angeles • University of California, San Diego • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA University of Cambridge • University of Central Arkansas • University of Central Missouri • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER University of Denver • University of Illinois at Chicago • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS • University of Maryland, College Park • UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI • University of Missouri Kansas City UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA • University of New Mexico • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA University of Oregon • University of Pennsylvania • University of Pittsburgh • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER University of San Francisco • UNIVERSITY OF TULSA • University of Virginia • University of Washington UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON • Villanova University • Virginia Tech • WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY Washington University in St. Louis • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY WASHBURN UNIVERSITY OF TOPEKA • Worcester Polytechnic Institute • Yale-NUS College ADELPHI UNIVERSITY

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH HONOR ROLL

5TH GRADE

6TH GRADE

7TH GRADE

8TH GRADE

Bella Ayesh

Vivian Baughman

Samuel Agustin

Sabaa Ahmed

Anabelle Babst

Tatum Bhargava

Madeleine Albert

Ayah Al-Tabbal

Avery Elofsson

Brett Black

Cohen Bayless

Phoebe Babst

Karley Forsyth

Maren Butcher

Cameron Brown

Aidan Bhargava

Isabella Galichia

Maya Chon

Eleni Chapas

Julius Bolden

Gracie Gwyn

Jude Cunningham

Lily Conrad

George Bunting

Mason Hart

Dakota Dart

Gradey Dick

Sarah Chocron

Price Johnson

Joyita Dev

Charlie Dunne

Jacob Chugg

Liana Maksoud

Grace Dickerson

Denicia Finney

Gwynee Cunningham

Paul Mines

Nasseem Eldika

Marion Gibson

John DeVore

Tyler Rice

Katherine Grace

Ella Graham

Omar Farhoud

Phoebe Ross

Grace Heinrichs

Emma Halas

Tara Glass

Conner Schupbach

Alex Horner

Malak Hamada

Leah Issa

James Shackelford

Conner Jones

Daniel Hechenberger

Kenzie Jones

Sia Sharma

Abbie Kirmser

Christopher Henry

Celine Khalife

Kalie Villagomez

Tyler MacKenzie

Andrew Highbarger

Maddy Mairs

Iya Wakil

Saad Malik

Andrew Lammers

Caitlin Mattar

Lucy Walling

Emma Mantovani

Sharon Mabasa

Sydney Miller

Alex Wunderlich

Cj Meyer

Emily Mallard

Iain Moufarrij

Evan Yang

Anjali Nagabhushan

Ella Maybee

Noah Moufarrij

Christina Zakharia

Kinsey Nichols

Emily Meister

Sonya Murphy

Lex Oswald

Marisol Munoz-Morales

An Nguyen

Maya Rai

Anthony Nabbout

Alex Owens

Adam Sandid

Ivy Newman

Ethan Pham

Trudy Smith

Charlie Nolan

Harun Raffi

Paige Steinhauser

Hannah Powell

Grant Ramsey

Michaela Strecker

Aiden Sprole

Isabel Schmaltz

Brandon Zhang

Daly Steinhauser

CJ Stancin

Maya Torres

Luke Swan

Faizal Valiandi

Connor Sweetman

Ashtun Villagomez

Allison Tee

Phelps Weimar

Emma Truxal

Joshua Wilhelm

Reagan Varenhorst Ben Voloch Lauren Walters Jackson Wunderlich

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HONOR ROLL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

5TH GRADE

6TH GRADE

7TH GRADE

8TH GRADE

Pete Agustin

Gerald Albert

Zayd Bakdash

Kanoa Ashley

Asa Ahmad

Ramey Anderson

Muhamad Barakeh

Greyson Beyer

Hayden Anderson

David Bledsoe

Mekhi Beaubrun

Sophia Brake

Monica Bagai

Mason Charbonneau

Drew Charbonneau

Rithika Chary

Jace Campbell

Darcy Dunne

Jack Duarte

Blake Danitschek

Maddie Carpenter

Timmy Emerson

Mark Feng

Addison Dart

Peyden Chronister

Phillip Enegren

Logan Forrest

Alexa Do

Sara Jane Crosby

Conner Gagnon

Joseph Gadalla

Clay Gagnon

Adelaide Fitzwater

Shelby Lair

Tyler Gwyn

Charlie Goree

Givi Gibson

Harrison Mairs

Maddie Kemnitz

Paige Henry

Addison Goree

Hayden Malaise

Katrina Leddy

Jack Herrman

Michael Kates

Bianka Malinovic

Grace Lee

Mark Hourani

Sophia Majors

John Naftzger

Breckon Meares

Eley Johnson

Aden Meyers

TW Owens

Katie Melton

Josh Mallard

Maya Nabbout

Macy Shepherd

Elle Munds

Lindsay Miller

Thomas Olson

Dahlia Todorov

Allison Prater

Lindsey Post

Cambell Palmer

Jordan Webber

George Schulte

Jad Shaheen

Lucas Ranney-Brown

Colton Wells

Zoe Smith

Nate Voegeli

Robby Rasberry

Jay Yoon

Avery Spade

Christian Williams

Sophia Silence

Ana Subtirelu

Sophie Yoakum

Brad Trimmell

Spencer Sullivan

Serena Zakharia

Abby Walston

Elliot Thomas

Haley Walston

Brandon Voloch

Natalie Walters

Ryder Walsh

Brett Wetta Peyton White Derek Yang

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UPPER SCHOOL

HIGH HONOR ROLL

9TH GRADE

10TH GRADE

Natalie Behzadpour

Sterling Anderson

Ben Brake

Ashley Bajaj

Isabella Do

Carson Butcher

Kennedy Drake

Lauren Caughlin

Jack Fox

Trey Charbonneau

Eli Graham

Lauren Conrad

Sydney Gwyn

Zoe Corrigan

Eric Haberman

Julia Cox

Bekah Harris

Rose Cunningham

Justin Highbarger

Josh Fernandes

Lucy Krumsick

Hannah Geoffroy

Victoria Lyczak

JeAnna Gregg

Sana Mahomed

Hy (Emily) Hua

Saif Malik

Mackenzie Kemnitz

Austin Miller

Sydney Lair

Jack Miller

Amanda Mudra

Ian Moore

Sydney O’Donnell

Andy Park

David Pfeiffer

Josiah Pfeiffer

Gehad Qaki

Hannah Rai

Conor Reid-Tedesco

Grace Ranallo

Carson Smith

Max Salemi

Addison Squires

Andrea Subtirelu

Abigail Wagle

Aidan Walsh Mallory Wells Alexa White

11TH GRADE

12TH GRADE

Maeve Ashbrook

Matthew Bajaj

Celia Babst

Loren Baskin Almazan

Paymon Behzadpour

Sutton Carder

Jack Bendell

Conner Caughlin

Esther Beren

Taylor Cusick-Wetta

Angus Black

Adam Davies

Kat Bunting

Nick DuBois

Anna Caughlin

Kevin Edwards

Lakelin Conrad

John Egan

Riley Dick

Easton Ewy

Ender Graham

Jake Flamini

Addison Harris

Austin Gartner

Grant Henry

Conner Gartner

Arjun Kapur

Jana Heady

Jihye Kim

Lauren Johnson

Joey Le

Ellen Mines

Yalun (Chris) Lu

Gracie Moore

Ahmed Mahomed

Connor Oehmke

Emma Parkhurst

Matt Regehr

Myles Parkhurst

Cooper Root

Jack Ranallo

Riley Sanders

Ian Reddy

Ben Saph

Shishir Reddy

Colton Sorlie

Brenden Schwartz

Mitch Squires

Xiao (Justin) Tan

Paris Vincze

Joonha (Louis) Yu

Christina Walker Zhonghao (Charlie) Xu Tianuan (Rainer) Yuan

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HONOR ROLL

UPPER SCHOOL

9TH GRADE

10TH GRADE

11TH GRADE

12TH GRADE

Max Anderson

Jarrett Baker

Ramsey Alagha

Tyler Anderson

Julia Ashbrook

Nicole Bledsoe

A’Niah Bell

Keandre Ashley

Jordan Bayles

Lexi Coleman

Kennedy Brandenburg

Alex Bayless

Caroline Duarte

Elizabeth Crosby

Max Coleman

Kenny Bradburn

Carter DuBois

Alejandrina Esquivel

Grant Deiter

Niko Chapas

Ryan Edwards

Mia Estivo

Will DeVore

Greer Cody

Nate Egan

Paige Ewy

Colin Egan

Sam Estivo

Joseph Kelly

Backer Hamada

Olivia Eubank

Mac Foley

Sallie Lair

Eunsung Kim

Natalie Freed

Hunter Glass

Melissa Mellion

Joe Lindwall

Nate Kelley

Jad Hourani

Lolly Newman

Elizabeth Meister

Laura Kingrey

Savannah Keezer

Jon O’Hearn

Nick Murati

Paige Lamkins

Savannah Kotkin

Eman Qaki

Christina Naftzger

Will Lammers

Peter Larsen

Alex Qian

Dominic Pavetto

Jiason Liu

Emily Mudra

Liberty Sementelli

Zach Reddy

Cody McNerney

Anthony Oyama

Kathryn Sharp

Maddie Reed

Olivia Neidigh-Lloyd

John Powell

Vanessa Sickmon

Caleb St. Germain

Siyu (Panny) Pan

Greeshma Reddy

Carter Smith

Nichole Stevens

Sydni Phu

Kursten Regehr

Haylee Thomas

Danni Varenhorst

Grace Rodriguez

Elizabeth Schlatter

Nate Trout

Abby Waddell

Tiffany Ruan

Riley Sherwood

Luke Wagle

Addison Willett

Austin Schwartz

Teo Soler

Brooks White

Elissa Zakharia

Ji Na Song

Cody St. Germain

Lauren Truxal

Huanqing (Harris) Sun

Sabrina White

Tessa Sutherland

Adam Winter

Brooke Tyler

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FACULTY & STAFF Kathy Breeden

RETIREES

If you were to read a job description that stated you would work from 7:00 to 8:00, 10:30 to 12:30, and 3:00 to 6:00 – and oh, by the way, work with students aged 6 to 10 at the most unstructured points of their day – you would absolutely run for the hills! But not Kathy Breeden. For over 20 years, Kathy has been that constant force in the Lower School caring for our students before, during, and after school. Whether it’s 22° or 101°, snowing, raining, or too windy to keep your feet on the ground, you can find Mrs. Breeden on the playground keeping a watchful eye on our students. Here are the top 10 reasons it will be difficult to find a replacement for Kathy Breeden:

There is no doubt that Collegiate will not be the same without Pat’s spunky personality and creative juices! When her colleagues were asked to share stories about Pat from over the years, it was hard to choose just a few to share. There are so many reasons why Pat has proven herself worthy for the past 21 years at Collegiate. Here are just a few:

10. She can quiet 100 children instantly with the clap of her hands.

9. She can identify any item left in the lunchroom or Kids Club with 98% accuracy.

8. She can tolerate extreme weather conditions since she knows the teachers REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want the kids to have outdoor recess.

7. She has missed only four days of lunch duties over the past seven years.

6. She can quickly cut up meat, open cracker packages and juice boxes, and pass out dessert to 100 students in less than 10 minutes.

5. She is a gracious hostess not only to 100 children at a time, but also to their parents, grandparents, younger siblings, neighbors, and anyone else who decides to drop in for lunch.

4. She knows the name of every student in the lunchroom at any one time and knows something personal about each!

3. She doesn’t let “green pea” day in the lunchroom drive her crazy even though there are peas everywhere!

2. She loves to play practical jokes on the kids on April Fools’ Day by telling the kids their behavior that day was terrible and they have to give her 10 minutes of their recess. They are horrified until she yells, “April Fools!”

1. She is a die-hard Spartan fan who can often be found in the stands with her family cheering on her Spartans!

Pat loved to do practical jokes (especially on birthdays). One time, she had Skip (her husband) pick me up on my birthday to go to their house. Skip was the sheriff and I was being arrested for getting older. Pat put me on her horse and placed a rope around my neck. Soon, Art (my husband) came to rescue me and we all went to a steak house for dinner.

To say that she will be missed next year is an understatement. To say that she is leaving an irreplaceable hole in the fabric of the Lower School seems to be a bit more accurate.

Thank you, Kathy, for everything you have done for our students, families, and school! You have truly proven yourself worthy!

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Pat Swearingen

Belinda Mould reminisced about teaching with Pat for 17 years. “I have so many wonderful memories of Pat. When Pat first came in 1996, I loved the fact that she was short and had dark hair. She brought so much fun to Collegiate.

There were many more surprises through the years. I was able to give back to Pat many times on her birthday. One time I took Pat’s picture when she was sleeping on a table in the back of her room. I put her picture up all over campus and asked, “Do you know how old this sleeping beauty is?” There were many more crazy things we did. We had so much fun.”

Jena Simms shared, “Over the last four years, Pat has shown me how to step outside the box and try new things; a bulletin board, a new craft, or simply a different approach to an old lesson. She is not afraid of change and welcomes a challenge. She is one BRAVE teacher and has been an inspiration not only to her students but to those teaching around her.”

Pam Armor said, “Pat comes up with projects and ideas that most would never dream of. Have you ever thought of the Drainage Ditch Festival? Ask Pat. How about getting the Lower School staff up and moving using the Gerbil Gym? Need a frame made... or 80 frames made? Ask Pat. How about a homemade dog treat for every dog owner in Lower School? Again, Pat (as a side note, the dog cookies were so delicious-looking that Mamba tried to eat hers before Pat could tell her it was for her dog!).

Who else would volunteer to take students across state lines to visit an art exhibit? That’s our Pat. I can’t imagine the Lower School without Pat’s smile, laughter, and unique sneeze!”

Pat, we will miss you more than you’ll know. Thank you for all you’ve done for each one of us and the positive, lasting impact you’ve had on our students over the years!

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

FINE ARTS

Drama Upper School

By Emily Goodpasture // Director

In February, the Upper School Drama students brought to the stage Arthur Miller’s classic play, The Crucible. While centered on the historic Salem Witch Trials, this play also asks the characters and audience questions about forgiveness, loyalty, community, and integrity. Since The Crucible is a part of the sophomore English curriculum, Head of Upper School Chris Ashbrook made special arrangements for the entire sophomore class to see a special performance during the school day. The cast was led by seniors Gracie Moore playing Elizabeth Proctor and Conner Caughlin in the role of Rev. John Hale. Junior Kennedy Brandenburg took on the role of Abigail Williams and sophomore Evan Schelton played John Proctor. The rest of the cast included Victor Williams-Arana, Megan Buchanan, Anna Caughlin, Lauren Caughlin, Zoe Corrigan, Surika Dennill, Ryan Edwards, Parker Gray, Belle Henshall, Justin Highbarger, Joseph Kelly, Victoria Lyczak, Charles Lee, Lolly Newman, Hannah Rai, Max Salemi, Carson Smith, Hope Smith, Andrea Subtirelu, Nate Trout, and Mallory Wells.

Left: Betty Parrish, played by Zoe Corrigan, attends the witch trials as a witness against the accused.

Bottom left: Elizabeth Proctor, played by Gracie Moore, prepares dinner while awaiting her husband John’s return home with news from the witch trials. Francis Nurse, played by Victor Williams-Arana, pleads for the court to release his wife from jail and to drop the absurd charges of witchcraft.

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Musical Middle School By Sarah Chocron ’21 For this year’s Middle School musical, students from both the 7th and 8th grades joined together to produce You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Based off the comics of Charles M. Schulz, the musical describes the struggle of an everyday first grader and, more specifically, Charlie Brown. Although Charlie Brown may not be very handsome or clever, he charms his friends, and certainly the audience, with his unique “Charlie Brown” way of being. In this way, Galichia Auditorium became America’s favorite Sunday comic strip with perhaps a little more color and singing. Under the theatrical direction of Sharon Garton and musical direction of Ruth Powell, students learned important acting skills like enunciation and projection. In fact, students got to experience working as dancers and singers at the same time with choreography by Andrea Purdy which was a challenge for almost everyone. Rehearsals started in January for almost two hours every night until the final production in March. By the end of the production process, Chadwick Armstrong, the costume designer, put together a vibrant combination of dresses, shirts, and socks that brought out the first grader in everyone. Throughout this production, the audience encountered

various characters, including Sally Brown, Lucy and Linus Van Pelt, Schroeder, and the much-beloved Snoopy. Perhaps this musical is best described as a compilation of short and funny scenes which give the audience a glimpse of everyone’s unique character. Together, with the chorus members, those characters combined to create a colorful, humorous, and delightful production that pleased both children and adult audiences alike.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

FINE ARTS

Showstoppers Middle School By Matt Webber // Director

The theme for Showstoppers 2017 was Saturday Night at the Movies. The show took place on April 29 in Galichia Auditorium.

Bella Voce, Madrigals, and Dynamics teamed up to present a variety show featuring songs from favorite movies. All fifty performers opened the show with The Bugs Bunny Show’s “This Is It.” Austin Schwartz (’18) followed it up with Top Gun’s “Danger Zone” then the Combined Men’s Ensemble performed “Born to be Wild” from Easy Rider. Shelby Melton (’20) performed “Skyfall” from Skyfall (a James Bond movie) and Megan Buchanan (’19) sang “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” from The Breakfast Club.

Tiffany Ruan (’18) reprised her Italy performance of Shrek’s “Hallelujah” and Justin Highbarger (’20) wowed the audience with his piano rendition of the theme from Forrest Gump.

Mallory Wells (’20) performed Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” Belle Henshall (’19) crooned “To Make You Feel My Love” from Hope Floats, and Zoe Corrigan (’19) performed “Everything I Do (I Do It for You)” from Robin Hood (Prince of Thieves).

The Ladies Quartet opened up the Disney portion of the program with “When You Wish Upon a Star,” then Irene We (’18) performed “Reflection” from Mulan, Conner Caughlin (’17) sang “Go the Distance” from Hercules, and Savannah Kotkin (’17) performed “Just Around the Riverbend” from Pocahontas.

The Combined Women’s Ensemble performed “Life Is a Highway” from Cars and seniors Brooke Tyler (’17) and Emily Mudra (’17) both performed beautiful solos from the Prince and the Frog and Anastasia.

To close the program, the senior ladies performed “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic, followed by Evan Schelton (’19) singing “Evermore” from the new motion picture Beauty and the Beast. Then the combined choirs performed “Seasons of Love” from Rent and “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing. The entire evening was an enjoyable experience for all of the performers and their friends and families.

Drama Middle School

By Emily Goodpasture // Director

Did you know that the stories of “Aladdin,” “Sinbad the Sailor,” and “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” are not considered to be in the original cannon of Queen Scheherazade’s famous 1001 Arabian Tales?

This spring, the 5th and 6th grade students took on the challenge of bringing to life some of the lesser known stories from the original 1001 Arabian stories. In this original production, the cast and crew of 63 students shared seven stories, including one about a fisherman and a genie, a poor carpet weaver and his special carpet, and a sneaky wife and her new parrot. With beautiful sets created by Jordan Slusher and Mark Scheltgen and costumes designed by Chadwick Armstrong, these young

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thespians transported sold-out audiences back to the ancient Middle East to share these fun and sometimes magical tales.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

ATHLETICS

Boys’ Basketball Upper School By Mitch Fiegel // Coach I struggled and struggled to come up with the right word or words to describe this season but finally settled on a couple that seemed to fit this very, very unique season and TEAM; they were “almost magical.” I have never been more pleased with a group of young men than I was this season. They totally bought into everything we wanted them to do and embraced the process of becoming a

Championship Caliber TEAM. They played together and were a TEAM in the truest sense. They were agenda- and ego-free and that is very rare in TEAM sports in this day and age. So, for that, I say “thank you gentlemen. You were ‘Pure Heart Guys’ in every sense. You played the game the way it was meant to be played.

Baseball Upper School

By Joe Gehrer // Coach

Spartan Baseball finished the year with 10 wins and 9 losses, finishing 6-2 in the League, which was good for 2nd Place, our best finish in the AVCTL-IV. The Spartans statistically had their best year in many categories, including a team ERA of 3.167 and 69 total stolen bases. Senior John Egan led the team offensively, hitting .344 for the year, while Myles Parkhurst was dominant on the mound going 5-0 with a team best 1.989 ERA. John Egan was selected to 2nd Team All-State Outfield and 1st Team All-League. Myles was selected as 2nd Team AllLeague Pitcher. Thank you, seniors John Egan, Jake Flamini, and Cooper Root, for your commitment to WCS Baseball!

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

ATHLETICS

Boys’ Golf Upper School

By Kevin Reed // Coach

Senior Conner Gartner led the WCS Boys’ Golf Team as the lone returning member from last year’s squad.

Rounding out the team of seven were juniors Will Lammers and Deion Simms, and freshmen Eli Graham, Brooks White, Nick Siemens, and Jon O’Hearn.

The highlight of our year was our second place finish at League behind top-ten finishes from Eli, Conner, and Nick.

Individual highlights included Conner’s score of 79 at the WCS Invitational, which was his first sub-80 high school round, and Eli Graham qualifying to play at State by finishing 15th at a very competitive regional tournament. Eli shot 85 at the state tournament to finish 28th, just outside of earning a medal.

The boys worked very hard this year and improved their team score by almost 50 strokes from the first tournament to League. Well done, guys!

Girl’s Soccer Upper School By Jillian King // Coach During this year’s preseason, the girls decided that a reasonable goal for our team would be to win half of our games. I was pleased with this goal because I believed that number of wins would show that we had made progress and that our program was headed in the right direction. Little did we know, but at the same time we were setting that goal, a guy named Taylor Eldridge was picking our team to go 4-11 in his preseason predictions. He doesn’t know it, but that may have been the greatest thing he could have done for our team. Our girls were furious. The players believed they were being underrated and I agreed with them. The girls developed this fire inside of them to prove him wrong… but I could have never known how far that fire would take them. Just three short months later, our Varsity team would finish with a record of 11-6, and finish the season by making it to their first ever Regional Championship game. Our JV team would finish with a record of 5-7-3, proving that there is a lot of young talent on this team just waiting and preparing in the wings.

Three years ago, we started varsity play in the AVCTL. Our first season, we lost every single game,

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we scored only six goals against our opponents, and we lost seven of our 10 games by a 10-0 margin. In our second season (just one year ago), we finished with a record of 3-7-1. We lost only two games by a 10-0 margin, and racked up 17 goals.

This season, with a final record of 11-6, we lost only one game by a 10-0 score (and it was to a 6A team who advanced to the State Tournament). We scored 59 goals with 56 recorded assists with eight different field players involved. We averaged more time in possession in 11 of our 17 games and had more shots on goal than our opponents in 12 of our 17 games. We were also helped a lot on the other end of the field by a defense that gave up only half as many goals as they did last season and a combined average for goals scored vs. shots saved of more than 70%.

With a wealth of young talent, and a growing excitement for our program, this is just the beginning of great things to come for the Spartan Soccer program at WCS.

Boys’ Swim Upper School By Mitchell Wagner // Coach

The Collegiate Men’s Swim Team had a fantastic 2016-2017 season. Our roster had nine boys this year, which was the biggest in the past three seasons. Our seniors, John Powell, Mac Foley, Connor Caughlin, and Niko Chapas, have been with me the past three years I have been the coach and they led our team very well. As a team, we finished 5th out of eight teams at the AVCTL League swim meet, which was one place better than the previous season. John Powell also picked up a 2nd Place League finish in the 100-m back. Our team also qualified all three of the relays for the State swim meet along with John qualifying in the 100-m free and 100-m backstroke.

The Spartans have not finished in the top 8 in any event since 2014 at the State swim meet. Powell earned his first State medal with an 8th Place finish in the 100-m free with a lifetime best time of 49.95 seconds. Our 200-m free relay of Brooks White (FR), Drew Brophy (JR), Mac Foley (SR) and John Powell (SR) was seeded 24th going into the meet and earned the Spartans their first relay medal since 2013 with a 7th Place finish. Our 400-m free relay also tied for 15th. We finished 21st as a team – four spots better than the previous season.

I am very proud of my boys this season and I hope we can keep the trend going for many seasons to come.

I am very proud of how my team has grown over the past three years since I accepted the job. We went from a bunch of kids who don’t necessarily consider swimming their “best” sport, to kids who have excelled and developed a love for this wonderful sport. They wake up every day to come to practice at 5:45 in the morning, which is not easy and very demanding. I am very proud of my boys this season and I hope we can keep the trend going for many seasons to come. Spartan Swimming is starting to become what I wanted it to be when I took the job three season ago, and that makes me very excited for our future. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and my team. Go Spartans!

Spartan Football

Tennis Upper School By Dave Hawley // Coach It was a historic season for the WCS Upper School Boys’ Tennis team, as the boys in blue defended their 4A State title in dominating fashion. A school-record 51 boys played on the team this year, and every boy won at least one match.

Truly a sport for a lifetime!

The Spartans won the 16-team Ark City Invitational, the 20team Tournament of Champions, Regionals, and finally, an epic performance at the State Meet in Overland Park. The team had great senior leadership, with Easton Ewy making his fourth trip to state and finishing 7th. Seniors Austin Gartner and Matt Regehr finished third in doubles, and senior Ben Murphy teamed with sophomore Max Wheeler to give the Spartans a runner-up in the doubles field. Finally, junior Lakelin Conrad battled valiantly in the finals of singles, but lost a tight three-set match. All in all, a great performance by the Spartans.

This was the 23rd boys’ title in WCS history, and 50th for the boys and girls combined!

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

ATHLETICS Track & Field Upper School

By Troy Black // Coach

The 2016-2017 Upper School Track Team didn’t have big numbers, but had a very successful season. Despite not having the numbers to compete for team titles, we had many great individual performances. The biggest highlight was that all the kids who did participate got better and were giving their best performances at the end of the season. We had four kids make it to State. Paris Vincze made it in the 100m dash, 200m dash, and the long jump. She got 6th in the 200m dash and 7th in the long jump. Kirby Krumsick qualified for State in the discus. Tristan Guerra got 5th in State in the 400m dash. Lakelin Conrad got 11th in the 1600m run and 4th in the 3200m run. We competed, in my opinion, in the hardest division in the state when it comes to Track and Field: Class 4A. Grant Henry, who competed in the 1600m run and the 3200m run, also had a nice season. Grant placed 3rd in the League Meet in the 1600m run and he finished 2nd in the 3200m run. Mac Foley returned to pole vault after a year off and finished 5th in the League Meet with a personal best jump of 12’6”. We are looking forward to next year.

Cheer Upper School

By Ashleigh Hennessy // Coach

When someone outside the sport thinks of cheerleading, the first few words that come to mind are most likely flexibility, tumbling, or stunting. If someone within the sport of cheerleading is asked, their first few thoughts are more along the lines of commitment, hard work, or dedication. Cheerleading is much

more than what meets the eye. Behind the smiling faces, loud voices, and pompons are mentally tough athletes who spend hours upon hours of their time each week memorizing chants, perfecting motions, and practicing tossing people (yes, people) into the air with ease.

This past year, I had the pleasure of working with a group of athletes who were able to come together from various backgrounds and create a fantastic cheer squad for our school. Cheerleading is a double-season sport that runs July through midMarch. Working at every single home game and a number of away games, the extensive amount of time these students dedicated to their school was so very admirable.

Senior Cheer Captain Bailey Horsch has shown that dedication to the fullest. Bailey was committed to her school from her first year at WCS until the end of her senior year of high school. That’s a minimum of 12 sport seasons, not including her time on the track team or in the Spartan band. She always led by example, both on and off the field/court. On behalf of myself and Wichita Collegiate, we are thankful to have athletes like her who continue to create legacies for our WCS sport programs.

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Dance Team Upper School

By Amy Cunningham // Team Sponsor

The Spartan Pommies began 2017 with a visit from the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder Girls. It was a great visit as the team got to spend time hearing about life as an NBA Dancer and learning about everything these women do as part of their job on the team.

Our Dance Team continued to perform original dances, spending over 47 hours in practice just this semester. The girls created choreography for every home basketball game, which made a total of seven new routines. They also perfomed their “Beyonce” routine at the El Dorado Basketball Tournament. In February, the team joined with Drumline for the first time and together performed “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Single Ladies.” The crowd went wild and it was a fun collaborative project!

Shooting Team Upper School

By Tom Binyon ’75 // Coach The Spartan Shooting Team finished the 2017 spring trapshooting league with two of our female Spartans finishing in the top 10. Junior Calli Pirner placed 8th overall among females, and sophomore Bailey Gibbs placed 10th. Individual team awards are as follows: High Average Male: Matt Regehr High Average Female: Calli Pirner Most Improved Male: Colton Weaver Most Improved Female: Baily Gibbs The Spartans had 21 studentathletes participate in the 2017 Kansas State High School Clay Target League’s spring trapshooting league. Altogether, 704 studentathletes representing 39 high schools competed.

February 21 was Senior Night and it truly was an emotional performance as the four seniors – Captain Riley Sherwood, Kursten Regehr, Carson Meares and Taylor Cusick-Wetta – danced together for the last time. In April, the team celebrated an incredible year of work and friendship with a party for family and then a team sleepover at Flint Hills. The team presented the seniors with gifts and then watched videos of every dance they had performed that year!

Even though basketball season had ended, Dance Team continued to work, as ten members of the team represented Collegiate at the ISAS Arts Festival in Oklahoma City.

The team was adjudicated by a professor of dance from Oklahoma City University. The team performed a new routine, created by Riley Sherwood. The four sophomores Rose Cunningham, Danni Varenhorst, Christina Naftzger, and Zoe Corrigan - performed a “Beyonce” routine and Maeve Ashbrook, Danni Varenhorst, and Rose Cunningham all performed solo routines. Needless to say, they were all highly praised and were a credit to the school and our fabulous team.

We would also like to recognize sophomore Danni Varenhorst for being accepted to the Joffrey Summer Dance Intensive.

Danni will attend the New York session to study ballet this summer and we are all so proud of her.

Our veteran shooters improved over last year, and we had a talented group of new shooters on the team this year. We are looking forward to even more students participating in the 2017 league. If anyone has an interest in learning to shoot over the summer and joining the trapshooting team for the 2017-18 school year, please reach out to me at tbinyon@ gmail.com.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Girls’ Swim Upper School

ATHLETICS

By Katie Idbeis // Coach

Our small, but mighty, group of girls took on the 2017 swim season with a fierce work ethic as we hit the pool for our daily 5:30am practices! The team of Natalie Freed, Emma Parkhurst, Calli Pirner, Addison Squires, Abigail Wagle and Hannah Rai competed in 10 meets over the course of 2 months. Along the way we racked up a number of personal best times, team records, and state qualifying times. Our goal for the season was to improve on our league and state finishes from last year, and get a relay into the finals at the state meet.

At the league meet we finished 5th as a team, taking down some school records and making additional state qualifying times as well! The 200 Medley Relay (Squires, Wagle, Freed, Pirner) placed 5th, and the 200 Free Relay (Squires, Wagle, Pirner, Freed) placed 3rd while setting a new school record. Individually, Natalie Freed placed 2nd in the 200 free and the 100 free. Addison Squires was the league champion in the 50 free and 2nd in the 100 fly. Abigail Wagle placed 4th in the 200 IM and 4th in the 100 Breast with a new school record and state qualifying time. Calli Pirner placed 11th in the 200 IM and 10th in the 100 Breast.

Emma Parkhurst was 15th in the 100 Free and 19th in the 100 Breast. Hannah Rai placed 20th in the 50 free and 14th in the 100 Breast.

Because of the girls’ hard work and dedication during the season we were able to get all 3 relays qualified for State and take our ENTIRE team to compete in Topeka! As a team we improved from 18th (2016) to 14th (2017) at State. Squires, Wagle, Pirner, and Freed finished 10th in the 200 Medley Relay and 12th in the 400 Free Relay, setting school records in both. The 200 Free Relay of Wagle, Pirner, Parkhurst and Rai finished 24th. Individually, Addison Squires earned two state medals placing 4th in the 50 Free and 3rd in the 100 Fly. She set school records in

both, as well as the 100 Free leading off the 400 Free Relay. Addison was also named to the 1st Team All-State roster. Natalie Freed finished in a school record time and placed 10th in the 200 Free. She also finished 9th in the 100 fly with a personal best time. Abigail Wagle finished 18th in the 100 Breast.

It was another record-setting season for the girls swim team, and I am exceptionally proud of these young ladies!

Bowling Upper School By Jessica Abel // Coach The Spartans returned nine bowlers from the previous season, which proved to be a big help in setting the tone for the whole season. The Varsity boys got off to a hot start, winning their first match of the season against El Dorado.

They continued to excel and improve as a team throughout the season, winning four of their regular season matches. The boys worked hard and tallied their highest total to date at their match on January 27 against Andale and Cheney, posting a 2,404 total. This carried over into the League Championships, where Ben Murphy led the way with a 619 series, medaling and helping his team to a 2nd place finish. The momentum

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continued to carry over into Regionals where Kevin Eyster and Mitch Squires led the way. The team just missed their first birth to the State Team Championships; however, Eyster and Squires represented Collegiate individually in their respective division. This capped off Collegiate’s most successful bowling season to date.

Track & Field Middle School

By Troy Black // Coach

The Wichita Collegiate Middle School Track Team, while low in numbers, was not low in talent. Several student athletes showed great talent and success, both individually and as members of various relay teams. Sixth grader Cj Meyer set the League record in the 1600m run with a time of 5:23, while also winning the 800m run at the League Meet.

Spartan relay teams dominated all season long, as well. Lily Conrad, Breckon Meares, Caroline Walling, and Emma Halas made up the winning 400m relay team, while Lily, Breckon, Emma, and Maya Torres made up the 800m relay team.

Jack Duarte and Ryder Walsh were strong 400m runners, while the relay team of Jack, Ryder, Cameron Brown, and Spencer Sullivan consistently placed high. In field events, Nick Herrman stood out in shot put, while Cameron Brown did well in long jump. Despite low numbers, the student athletes represented Wichita Collegiate School well. They worked hard, competed hard, and showed great sportsmanship.

Girls’ Basketball Middle School

By Ryan Smith // Coach

The 2016-17 Middle School Girls’ Basketball season was filled with teamwork and growth for individual players. There were twenty-six girls who made the commitment of working hard and becoming stronger, more knowledgeable competitors. The 8th grade group set the tone for the whole season. They were an experienced group of leaders full of energy and enthusiasm.

Expectations were high for them. Even though they started the season a little shaky, they were still able to finish the season strong with multiple double-digit wins and a very strong performance in the post-season tournament.

The 6th and 7th grade groups proved to be very exciting as well.

They both won games by large margins, but were also able to persevere and win close games as well. The 7th grade group was bothered by illness at the end of the season that ultimately cost them their championship. They will be playing with a chip on their shoulder next season and should be very exciting to watch. The 6th grade group showed a lot of promise by carrying their undefeated regular season record into the tournament.

They lost their first game in the tournament, but then turned right around and beat that same team back-to-back to become both regular season and tournament champions.

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Boys’ Basketball Middle School

ATHLETICS

By Joe Talbot // Coach The 2016-17 7th and 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball season was a very successful one! We not only got better as individual players but, more importantly, we grew and got better as a team. By the end of the season, our four teams had collectively won two regular season championships, two post-season championships, and a mid-season tournament championship! The 8th grade A Team went 8-2 in the regular season (12-6 overall), and won the CSAL regular season championship. The 8th grade B team had a great season, battled every game, and were very competitive in a good league! The 7th grade A Team went 17-0, winning the midseason Bishop Carroll Christmas Tournament, the CSAL Notre Dame Division regular season championship, and the CSAL Notre Dame Division post-season tournament. The 7th grade B Team went 16-2, finishing second in the regular season, and came back to win the CSAL Cathedral Division post-season championship.

It was a great group of kids! There is high-end talent and depth of talent with both of these classes. They were a fun group to coach, always working hard and always finding a way to get better. They were really just a great group of kids that happen to be a great group of basketball players.

Boys’ Tennis Middle School

By Dave Hawley // Coach

The WCS Middle School Boys’ Tennis team had a fantastic spring season, in which 28 young men represented the Spartans against area schools. The Blue and Gold played in three tournaments, winning the Collegiate Invite and the Winfield Invite, and finishing second in the Salina Lakewood Invite. The boys were eager to improve, and the depth of our team grew as the season went on. Coach Hawley has great hopes for the future of Spartan Tennis!

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ALUMNI BOARD

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Morgan Wilson Overman ’96 What a year it has been! The Alumni Board was hard at work identifying new projects to benefit our school community and supplementing timehonored Alumni Board traditions that continue to be a success. I was honored to have the opportunity to serve as the Alumni Board President.

The 2016 Annual WCS Golf Classic was held in August of 2016 at Crestview Country Club, and we are looking forward to August 18, 2017, where we will celebrate the 18th Annual Classic with 18 holes of golf.

We hope to see you there!

Homecoming Weekend was once again well attended and I encourage all of you to join us on October 13, 2017, in the Alumni Tent at the Homecoming game as we reconnect with fellow alumni.

On February 22, our 28th Annual Mentor Program was held at the Wichita Country Club. Courtney Cotter Huang ’96 detailed her rise to success as a marketing guru to the Class of 2017 and their mentors. Dr. Ryan Stuckey ’96 spoke the day before to the high schoolers and inspired them with his story of dedication and hard work on his journey to becoming a spine surgeon. Thank you to all alumni who served as mentors this year, and especially to Courtney and Ryan for taking the time to impress upon the students the importance of your time at WCS.

School years. We then took our very own WCS bus to school to get a firsthand look at the state of the locker rooms. Everyone in attendance was in agreement over the need to raise the funds to adequately renovate the facilities. We have three years to raise our goal of $1,500,000. Please consider making a donation today so we can pay it forward to future students.

At graduation, I was pleased to present a check to our Headmaster, Mr. Tom Davis, for $186,834.74 for funds raised during this immensely successful year. I was also extremely proud to present the 2017 Randy Storms Alumni Service Award to a very deserving recipient, Phoebe Stokley Hart ’95.

It has been an incredible year serving as your Alumni Board President. I thank you for the opportunity.

As a WCS lifer and current parent, my ties to our school run deep and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to help the school in a meaningful way.

We hosted our 1st Annual Sparty Party on May 1, 2017. Sparty (our school mascot) was in attendance for a picnic on a beautiful afternoon with alumni and their children as we cheered on the Lady Spartans Soccer Team. We hope this event grows in attendance with each year, so please watch your inbox for your invitation next spring.

To support the Alumni Board’s next endeavor, the Middle School Locker Room Renovation, we hosted an event called A Walk Down Memory Lane at the home of Michael O’Shaughnessy ’96. Michael generously opened his home to alumni and some Collegiate coaches as we shared stories of times from everyone’s Middle

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ALUMNI

COMMITTMENT + SERVICE The Randy Storms Alumni Service Award is given annually to a graduate of Wichita Collegiate School who demonstrates a strong commitment of service to the school. The individual distinguishes himself or herself through effort and responsibilities exceeding those of normal alumni. Fostered by a deep love and thoughtful vision for their Alma Matter, these recipients all share in the true spirit of the school motto, Proba Te Dignum. We look to recognize someone who has embodied the Randy Storms legacy of service above self. This year’s recipient was Mrs. Phoebe Stokley Hart, Class of 1995.

Phoebe was the co-captain of Collegiate’s first dance team her senior year. She graduated from The University of Kansas for both her undergraduate and master’s degrees. Phoebe worked in the psychiatry department at The University of Chicago before returning to Wichita. She is an active member of CAP (Collegiate Association of Parents) and has co-chaired the Valentine’s Day Surprise the past two years. She is a “Friend of the Library” and can be seen as “Jack jumping over the candlestick” in the Early Childhood Enchanted Library. As a current WCS parent, Phoebe serves

as a new family ambassador and loves helping with special days at school, such as field days, Read & Romp, and Battle of the Books. She has served on the Collegiate Alumni Board for four years and will be President next year. She has been involved with the Collegiate Annual Fund for the past several years. This year she chaired the CAFE and helped plan the WCS All-School Gala. Phoebe is a WCS parent to 5th grader Mason and 1st grader Paige.

Congratulations to Phoebe with our sincerest gratitude for your service and support.

2016/2017 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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BOARD MEMBERS

Morgan Wilson Overman ’96............................. President

Peter Onderick ’01..................................... Board Member

Phoebe Stokley Hart ’95........................ President-Elect

Patrick Ritchie ’02..................................... Board Member

Christina Hourani Shuart ’99..........Immediate Past President

Becky Rolph ’94......................................... Board Member

Casey Baker ’05......................................... Board Member

Alex Schooler ’09...................................... Board Member

Jeff Boone ’94............................................ Board Member

Ryan Stuckey ’96....................................... Board Member

Zach Cobble ’08........................................ Board Member

Deanna Dakhil Ternes ’96....................... Board Member

Clint Cornejo ’08....................................... Board Member

Amar Shah ’02........................................ Out of Town Rep

JK Dillehay ’02............................................ Board Member

Trey Anderson ’05................................. Out of Town Rep

Mallory Jones Farha ’01........................... Board Member

Blaine Schultz ’89.................................. Out of Town Rep

Brooke Stokley Finan ’92....................... Board Member

Randy Love ’67.........................Honorary Board Member

Katie Hatfield Gunzelman ’07................. Board Member

Randy Storms ’74....................Honorary Board Member

Amy Johnson ’07...................................... Board Member

Barbara Stokley............................................... Faculty Rep

Ashley Johnson ’02.................................. Board Member

Sarah Jervis....................................... Former Faculty Rep

Jason Kice ’96............................................ Board Member

Thomas W. Davis................................................. Ex-Officio

Katie Hill Leiding ’04................................ Board Member

Lisa Schooler........................................................ Ex-Officio

Matt Maloney ’94....................................... Board Member

Joan Siefkes Moore ’84..................................... Ex-Officio

the 18th Annual on August 18th for 18 holes

WICHITA COLLEGIATE

Golf Classic

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017

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9:00 A.M. SHOTGUN START

CRESTVIEW COUNTRY CLUB 1000 North 127th Street | Wichita, Kansas You are invited to join supporters of Wichita Collegiate School for a day of golf and fun with friends at Crestview Country Club. Entry fee includes green fees, cart, range balls, on-course refreshments, entry gift, an on-the-go lunch, a buffet dinner with silent auction and prizes for the top teams.

ENTRY FORM Enter as an individual, two-person or four-person team.  We want to play in this year’s tournament. Enclosed is the entry fee for ____ player(s) @ $200= ____and____ **Mulligans @ $10 each or 3 for $25 (Maximum 3). For tax purposes, donors may deduct $50.

 I cannot play this year, but enclosed is a donation to help fund the Middle School Locker Room Renovation.

Name________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone (H)___________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone(W)___________________________________________________________________________________________ Make checks payable to WCS Golf Classic or please charge to (circle one): MASTERCARD // VISA // AMEX // DISCOVER Card#________________________________________________________________________________________________ CVS#___________Exp.________________________________________________________________________________

Please return completed form and payment to: WICHITA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL 18TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC 9115 E. 13TH STREET WICHITA, KS 67206 Or email lschooler@wcsks.com 316.771.2222 Entry deadline is August 9, 2017.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCKER ROOM RENOVATION

On May 19, Michael O'Shaughnessy hosted the kick-off party for the Middle School Locker Room Renovation Drive. After arriving at the kick-off party, WCS Alumni were picked up at Michael's house in a Collegiate bus to visit the locker rooms in the Middle School that desparately need to be renovated. Coaches Mitch Fiegel, Mike Gehrer, and Dave Hawley were present at the event, too.

Please join us in giving to help renovate the Middle School locker rooms and coaches’ offices!

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You may make a two-year pledge if you wish, with the first payment due by May 31, 2018.

MAIL // Please fill out the pledge card below and return to: Lisa Schooler, WCS Alumni Relations; 9115 East 13th Street, Wichita, KS 67206

OR use the envelope enclosed ONLINE // To give to this fund online, please visit wcsks.com/Online-Giving PHONE // Please call Susan Klingenberg at 316.771.2314

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MENTOR DAY

As the Class of 2017 prepared for the final weeks of their Collegiate education, the WCS Alumni Board provided them with an invaluable gift: mentorship.

Our seniors have bright futures ahead of them, and the Mentor Program served as an important first step.

For 28 years, the Mentor Program has been a beloved Collegiate tradition. Seniors gain real-world exposure to their field of choice while networking with top professionals in our community.

his vulnerability.

He shared some of his biggest challenges on his journey, and the mantra that got him through – “Even at your worst, show ‘em your best.”

The students really valued his honesty Top: Speakers Ryan Stuckey ’96 and tucked his and Courtney Huang ’96 mantra away for the challenges Patrick Ritchie ‘02 with Evan Voegeli ’17 ahead.

The next day, the seniors and their mentors attended the Mentor Day Breakfast with keynote speaker Courtney Cotter Huang ’96. Courtney was introduced by WCS Alumni Board President Morgan Wilson Overman ’96, who was a “lifer” with Courtney at Collegiate and spoke of Courtney’s incredible work ethic throughout their lives.

Today, Courtney is Group Manager of Customer Development at Nestlé Waters North America Inc. In this role, she oversees annual commercial planning for the third-largest non-alcoholic beverage company in the U.S. The company’s unrivaled portfolio of popular, quality refreshment brands places emphasis on water as a healthy means of hydration, garnering $4.3 billion in annual net sales.

Top left: Blake Jablonski ’10 with Austin Gartner ’17, Top right: Ashley Bell Barnett ’06 with Elijah Bradley ’17 Bottom: Alumni Board Members at Mentor Day This year’s Mentor Program kicked off with an Upper School assembly on Wednesday, February 22, featuring Dr. Ryan Stuckey ’96. Dr. Stuckey is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center, graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and completed the University of Texas Houston’s Texas Medical Center Spine Fellowship Program.

Today, Dr. Stuckey is in private practice in Wichita.

He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Kansas Orthopaedic Surgery Residence Program.

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Courtney inspired the students to stretch – stretch in your career and in your personal life. She spoke about being confident and pushing herself out of her comfort zone. Whether it was leaving the world she knew and heading to New York City alone, or going for a stretch job at work, she has pushed herself at every turn and that has made all the difference. She also shared the value of taking sidesteps in her career. Often people think they need to move up, but she shared an example of a lateral move she made that set her up for the position she has today.

After breakfast, the seniors spent the rest of the day getting a glimpse of a day in the life of their mentors. This real-world snapshot provided them an opportunity to connect with true experts in their desired fields. They asked questions, attended meetings, and saw firsthand what it would be like to work in that field.

Special thanks to our speakers, mentors, and the Class of 2017. You have big dreams, and we can’t wait to see them come true!

WCS Participating Mentors and Seniors Tony Leiding, Director of Operations, Trenton Agri Products Student: Tyler Anderson

Will Kunkel, Sports Anchor/ Reporter, KWCH/Gray Communications Student: Kevin Edwards

Arielle Orsuto, Sports Anchor/Reporter, KWCH/ Gray Communications Student: Keandre Ashley

Michael O’Shaughnessy ’96, President, The Globe Resources Group of Companies Student: John Egan

Tom Moore, Infectious Disease Physician, Infectious Disease Consultants Student: Matthew Bajaj Justin McClure, Broadcast Motion Designer, Justin McClure Creative Student: Loren Baskin Almazan Lizanne Blood Guthrie ’78, Owner, Design Studio, Ltd. Student: Alex Bayless David May, Owner, Trinity Precision Student: Kenny Bradburn Ashley Bell Barnett ’06, Marketing Coordinator, Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Student: Elijah Bradley Chris Weber, Firmware Engineer, NetApp, Inc. Student: Nicholas Budzyn Debbie Desilet-Dobbs, Radiologist, Wichita Radiological Group Student: Zoe Carageannis

Justin Elkouri ’01, Legal and Business Advisor, Murfin, Inc. Student: Easton Ewy Zach Cobble ’08, Financial Analyst, Koch Industries, Inc. Student: Kevin Eyster Jeff Oakes, General Manager, Flint Oak Student: Alex Fanning

Blake Shuart, Trial Attorney, Hutton and Hutton Law Firm Student: Savannah Kotkin Phil Horvey, Senior Zookeeper, Sedgwick County Zoo Student: Kirby Krumsick Jeff Johnson, President, Flint Hills National Golf Club Student: Peter Larsen Cathy Gray, Traditional Kindergarten Teacher, Wichita Collegiate School Student: Carson Meares Erin Kenny, Pediatrician, KU Wichita Pediatrics Student: Ellen Mines

Robby Cornejo, Instructor, Cornejo Aircraft Student: Cody St. Germain

JK Dillehay ’02, Orthodontist, Dillehay Orthodontics Student: Mac Foley

David Hunsicker, Trumpet Professor, Wichita State University Student: Emily Mudra

Justin Healy ’06, Business Development Analyst, Koch Equity Development Student: Harris Sun

Andy Ford, Senior Ops Manager, TECT Aerospace Student: Ben Murphy

Amy Sprole, Co-Owner, Managing Partner and Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Center, PA Student: Tessa Sutherland

Blake Jablonski ’10, Logistics Scheduler, Koch Fertilizer, LLC Student: Austin Gartner

Eric Zoeller, Owner/Operator, Digital Brand Student: Kate Gondwe

Chris Dakhil ’98, Oncologist, Cancer Center of Kansas Student: Anthony Oyama

Eron Rawson, Director of Photography, Editor, Intake Studios Student: Niko Chapas

Jeremy LeMaster, Manager, Engineering Product Support, NetApp, Inc. Student: Jana Heady

Tom Aldag, Director, R&D, Wichita State University Student: John Powell

Cindy Hershberger, General Manager, Nouveau Student: Jane Chen

Stephen Rhinehart, Registered Nurse Anesthetist, VA Hospital Student: Bailey Horsch

Steve Coffman, Executive Editor, The Wichita Eagle Student: Adam Davies Brett Grizzell, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Kansas Heart Plaza Student: Nick DuBois

WG Farha, Developer and Investor, Farha and Son Enterprises Student: Colton Sorlie

Roy Heatherly, President and Publisher, The Wichita Eagle Student: Gracie Moore

Scott Root, International Commodities Trader, Koch Fertilizer, LLC Student: Connor Oehmke

Lisa McPherson, Attorney, Partner, Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP Student: Taylor Cusick-Wetta

Tim Mudoff, General Manager, Warren Theaters Student: Teo Soler

Elie Khalife, President and CEO, KeyCentrix Student: Juston Flowers

Savindra Brandigampala, SW Engineer and Data Analyst, NetApp, Inc. Student: Hunter Glass

Brooke Hebert, Owner, Pink Saloon Student: Greer Cody

Megan Swett, Behavior Specialist/School Psychologist, Heartspring Student: Riley Sherwood

Dominic Gauna, Director of Creative Services & Programming, KWCH/ Gray Communications Student: Logan Mitchell

Clare Sander Vanderpool ’83, Author Student: Katie O’Hara

Sarah Fletcher, Meteorologist, KWCH/ Gray Communications Student: Conner Caughlin

Susan Kromer, Planning and Interior Architecture, Susan Kromer Design, Inc. Student: Elizabeth Schlatter

Mark Holden, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Koch Industries, Inc. Student: Jake Flamini

Graham Lingg, Mechanical Engineer, MKEC Student: Conner Gartner

Austin Peterson ’01, President and CEO, Carlson Products Student: Sutton Carder

Dustin Baty, Infrastructure Engineer, High Touch Technologies Student: Ben Saph

Wassim Shaheen, Cardiologist, Heartland Cardiology Student: Jad Hourani Roxana Ygelsias, Sensory Scientist, Cargill North America Food Applications Student: Lauren Johnson Mark Eby, President/CEO, Kansas Humane Society Student: Savannah Keezer

Jeff Longwell, Mayor, City of Wichita Student: Greeshma Reddy Kaylan Gisi, Digital Communications Director, Koch Companies Public Sector Student: Kursten Regehr Nathan Isom, Engineer, MKEC Student: Matt Regehr Ryan Stuckey ’96, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine at Cypress Student: Cooper Root Malissa Nesmith, Senior VP/ COO, GlobalParts.aero Student: Riley Sanders

A.J. Whittaker, Software Test Engineer, NetApp, Inc. Student: Mitch Squires

Jena Simms, First Grade Teacher, Wichita Collegiate School Student: Brooke Tyler Rick Slater, Director, True Blue Power, Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Student: Paris Vincze Patrick Ritchie ’02, Vice President, Bank SNB Student: Evan Voegeli Casey Baker ’05, Consumer Trend Specialist, Cargill Student: Christina Walker Jasmin Silence, Lt. Colonel, Instructor Pilot, KC-135R/T, McConnell AFB Student: Jules White Dan Lawrence, Attorney, Partner, Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson and Kitch Student: Charlie Xu Brett Goerzen, Web Developer, High Touch Technologies Student: Rainer Yuan Mary Billings, Owner, Love of Character Student: Rebecca Zeng 47

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The 1st Annual Sparty Party on May 1 was a huge success! The Sparty Party was a fun event for all local alumni and their children to come to campus for light appetizers while sitting on Sparty Party blankets that they took home as gifts. Everyone had a great time catching up! Oh, and we couldn’t forget all the photo op time with our mascot, Sparty! Thank you to all who came out and we hope next year is even bigger! #SPARTYPARTY2017

Left: Natalie and Julia Walenta Right, from Top: Elise Powers Hadley Porter and Paige Hart The party crowd The Rothwell Family

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CLASS NOTES Ken Fast ’67 Ken Fast has accepted an invitation to serve on the school board of the Grandview Christian School in Grandview, Missouri.

Beth Racette ’78 Beth Racette has self-published a book of paintings about the Earth as a living system, entitled Gaia.

For more information, explore her website at www.bethracette.com.

Shannon Scheer Bohall ’79 Shannon Bohall and her family have moved to a small town about 45 minutes north of Dallas, Texas. They have a daughter who just graduated from college and another daughter who graduated from high school in May. It’s a busy time, but life is good and they praise and thank God for all their blessings and for their trials!

Derek Davenport ’80 Derek Davenport has reported that his beloved wife of 14+ years passed away after battling a long-term illness on 12/29/16.

Barbara is survived by Derek, her son Brandon and their 9-year-old granddaughter Layla.

James Chung ’84 James Chung delivered Wichita State University’s commencement speech this spring.

Christina Lai ’89 Christina Lai is still living in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband Ron, and two daughters, Sawyer (12) and Finley (8).

She’s been working at Applied Materials for the last 3 years as Vice President, Corporate Legal Affairs and was recently named on of the “2017 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology” by the National Diversity Council.

Joshua Cohen ’91 Josh Cohen has recently moved back to Denver and is a real estate appraiser.

Joel Morrison ’94 Joel Morrison has passed the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) exam in March 2017 and has earned his CFP® credentials. Anyone can use the title “financial planner,” but only those who have fulfilled the certification and renewal requirements of the CFP Board can use the credentials, which represent a high level of competency, ethics and professionals.

Lesley Durfee Edgemon ’95 Lesley Edgemon started a new position in January as an Emergency Management Analyst with Argonne National Laboratory. The lab itself is located near Chicago, but she works out of the satellite office in Washington, DC. She is part of the Resilience and Infrastructure Science Center (RISC) evaluating disaster risk and identifying solutions for increasing critical infrastructure and societal resilience. Her research primarily supports projects in the Department of Energy and FEMA. Rebecca Zepick White ’96 Rebecca White is now working as the Communications Director for former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer’s campaign for Kansas Governor.

Evan Rosell ’01 Evan Rosell and his family moved from Kansas City, where he practiced law and served as pastor of Redeemer Fellowship, to mid-Missouri, where Evan accepted the position of Chief of Staff for Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley. Evan and his wife Jessie welcomed their third son, Isaac, in January 2017.

He joins brothers Peter and Rhett at home.

Ashley Johnson ’02 Ashley Johnson will be married to Antwon Roland on August 19, 2017 at the Tallgrass Country Club.

Preethi Chaparala ’97 Preethi Chaparala has moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma and is now a Funeral Director at Stumpff Funeral Home and Crematory.

Chris Jablonski ’97 Chris Jablonski is married, with two crazy girls, Rylie and Regan.

Chris is working for USAA Insurance as a Property Field Adjuster (10 years with them) and Erica is working as a high school teacher currently teaching AP Biology and Anatomy.

Brett Gehrer ’00 Brett Gehrer has a new job-he will now be teaching Upper School Biology at Collegiate.

Continued on next page Parker Mitchell ’02 Parker Mitchell and fiance Julie Wingate were engaged on April 2, 2017.

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Julianna Strickland ’04 Julianna Strickland is working as a lifestyle producer and host in Los Angeles. Recent projects have included “Pretty Delicious” on Kin Community and “Giftable” for Lightworkers. She’s also available for home organization consultations. Check out her website: juliannastrickland.com.

Missy Haines Draper ’05 Missy Draper serves as the Housing Assignments Coordinator at Texas Christian University (TCU).

She is responsible for assigning approximately 4,300 students on campus. It’s an amazing new role and she’s really enjoying it.

She and David just celebrated two years of marriage on April 25, 2017.

Chris Varenhorst ’05 Chris Varenhorst and a friend from college have founded a company designed to help foreign language teachers give their students more speaking practice and feedback. You can check it out at lingt.com.

Rachel Rice Bennetch ’05 Rachel Bennetch and her husband Andrew welcomed their second baby girl on April 29, 2017.

Lucy Mae Bennetch weighed in at 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21.5” long.

SHARE YOUR NEWS! Send your professional or personal updates to Susan Klingenberg at sklingenberg@wcsks.com.

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Amanda Bigler ’06 Dr. Amanda Bigler married Dr. Alexis Alamel in France on July 2, 2016. The two met at the Sorbonne University in Paris when they were studying there as undergraduates. Dr. Bigler recently completed her Ph.D in Creative Writing at Loughborough University in the U.K. where she previously received her Master’s Degree. Dr. Alamel conducts research for the University of Luxembourg and Dr. Bigler is a professor at the University of Lorraine in Nancy, France. The couple resides in Metz, France.

Eileen Crowley McNulty ’06 Eileen McNulty and husband Parker had a baby girl, Stella Grace McNulty. Stella was born on March 15, 2017 at 1:44 a.m. at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. She weighed 6 pounds, and 12.6 ounces and was 20.5” long.

CLASS NOTES Melissa Brown ’10 Melissa Brown is now living in Washington, DC and working for Republican U.S. Congressman Ted Budd from North Carolina.

Her previous job was at FP1 Strategies where she was a Deputy Digital Director working on various political campaigns during the 2016 election cycle.

Elliott Alvis ’09 Elliott Alvis is now a PC board designer at Commtech Inc. in Wichita, Kansas. On April 27, 2017 he proposed to his girlfriend Mackenzie Stout and received a “Yes!” in reply. A week and a half later, after lots of time and hard work over the past year, he earned his private pilot’s license.

Connor Bourland ’11 Connor Bourland has had an article selected for publication by the Oklahoma Law Review, OU Law’s flagship Law Review and won the award for Outstanding Comment for 2016-2017. The article is entitled “Drilling When the ‘Well’s’ Gone Dry: the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Police Power Exception to the Automatic Stay,” and will be published some time in the 2017-2018 school year.

Torrie Rupe ’12 Torrie Rupe graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN).

Sage Farha ’13 Sage Farha graduated with her BA in Latin and French from Bryn Mawr College with distinction (Magna Cum Laude) and Honors in French. She also won the Hester Ann Corner Prize in foreign language, which is awarded to a senior for distinction in writing a thesis in a foreign language; and the Pauline Jones Prize, awarded to the student writing the best essay in French.

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SAVE THE DATE! HOMECOMING 2017 ATTENTION CLASSES OF: 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012 WCS Alumni Relations is excited to help you celebrate your class at Homecoming, October 13-14. Our office will reach out to your class soon to ask for assistance in coordinating.

Be on the lookout and we look forward to seeing you in October!

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