2014 WCS Summer Connection by Susie Steed

Introduction

From the Headmaster ............. 2 Board of Trustees ....................... 3 From the Assistant Headmaster ... 4

Year in Review

Celebrating 50 Years .......................... 6 Month-by-Month Review .................. 10

Academic Honors

Honors Day .............................................. 22 Honor Roll Lists ........................................... 26 Graduation .................................................... 31

Beyond the Classroom

Fine Arts ................................................................ 33 Athletics ................................................................... 36

Faculty & Staff

Honors & Awards ........................................................... 44 Retirees ............................................................................. 47

Our Alumni

Alumni Year-in-Review ........................................................... 48 Spotlight on Alumni .................................................................. 52 Alumni Awards ............................................................................ 54

Annual Report

50th Anniversary Capital Campaign ................................................ 62 Annual Giving ..................................................................................... 64 Professional Development .................................................................... 72 Parent Organizations .............................................................................. 76

Class Notes .................................................................................... 78

Director of Advancement Joan Siefkes Moore '84 • jmoore@wcsks.com • 771-2252 Assistant Director of Development and Communication Ashley Barnett '06 • abarnett@wcsks.com • 771-2392 Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Social Media Lisa Schooler • lschooler@wcsks.com • 771-2222 Advancement Administrative Assistant and Database Manager Susan Klingenberg • sklingenberg@wcsks.com • 771-2314

Director of Admission Susie Steed • ssteed@wcsks.com • 771-2203 Admission Assistant Kelli Copeland • kcopeland@wcsks.com • 771-2224 Graphic Design Kathy Rukes '99, Bluejay Paper & Design Co.

FROM THE

HEADMASTER Golden.

A 50th anniversary is often referred to as a “Golden Anniversary.” For Collegiate, this past year, our 50th, would certainly fit into that description. It was truly “golden.” In so many aspects, this milestone helped strengthen our Collegiate community. We reconnected to alumni and parents and former faculty whom we hadn’t heard from in a long, long time. We shared stories and memories about the past and talked excitedly about the future. Through strong campaign leadership and through the generosity of many donors, we raised over $11.5 million for the school. We were able to completely underwrite our four major campus projects: Spartan Stadium renovation, new HVAC system for the Upper School, a facelift for the Rounds building, and the construction of a strength and wellness center. In addition to the facility improvements, the contributions to the Bunny Hill Endowment Fund doubled our general endowment, providing funds to support faculty excellence for our teachers, tuition assistance for our students, and technological innovation for our classrooms. In every measure this campaign was a success and has enhanced the foundation for Collegiate for many years to come. We also celebrated our 50th year with events. We kicked off the year with a “birthday party” on the ice cream social night before the school year started. The Alumni Association hosted a fun-filled gathering on our homecoming weekend, which included an all-classes reunion on Friday, a Sports Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, and a well-attended golf outing on Monday. All during the school year our website featured the 50 best traditions in the school’s history. We published a 50th Anniversary book, authored by Bunny Hill, which chronicled the history of the school from its earliest beginnings to the present day. In the spring Collegiate families gathered at the Hyatt for a fun gala evening of food and dancing. A beautiful statue commemorating the 50th year and featuring the artwork of our students was dedicated in front of the Lower School. Capping off the year was a weekend celebrating the fine arts with a Friday night concert on campus and a stellar performance at the Orpheum Theater, featuring over 100 alumni and many current students. What a year. What a history. What a future. Collegiate. Truly golden.

Tom Davis Headmaster

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Each year there are a few changes in the Collegiate Board of Trustees. This year is no different. Ellen Beren is retiring from the Board after nine years of service. Ellen has served on a variety of committees over her tenure. She served on the Communication, Recruitment and Retention committee, the Strategic Planning Process Committee, the Finance and Facilities Committee, the Core Committee for the 50th Anniversary Campaign, the Endowment Exploration Committee, and an ad hoc Communication and Marketing Committee. Additionally, she served as Vice Chair, led the Executive Committee and Chaired the Board for the last four years. She and her husband Adam were vigorous supporters and leaders in the 50th Anniversary Campaign. Ellen has always been a staunch and vocal voice in the community for the advancement of Collegiate. On many occasions she addressed the faculty and always conveyed a message from the Board of encouragement and praise. Shari Male Powers '85, incoming Board Chair, complimented Ellen at the May board meeting by saying, "Nobody has worked more tirelessly for Collegiate or been a bigger supporter in the community than Ellen Beren. Ellen can't help but share her excitement about the school with everyone she meets. Her love for the school has been at the forefront of everything she has done as the Chair of the Board of Trustees." Ellen, we thank you for your love of the school, your devotion to its principles, and for your leadership in furthering the excellence of Collegiate. Completing his three-year term as Trustee is 1996 alumnus Askia Ahmad. Askia has served on the Finance and Facilities Committee of the Board as well as on the Trusteeship Committee. He has brought to the Board both his unique experience as a Collegiate student and also his business acumen. We thank Askia for his service and look forward to still seeing him around campus. Joining the Board this year is Suzie Ahlstrand, a parent of three Collegiate alumni. Suzie and her husband Richard are the parents of Collegiate graduates Kerstin ’87, Christina ’88, and Eric ’90. Suzie is Executive Vice President of Community Advancement at The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce. She has served in a variety of membership, business services, community marketing, and education management positions including Interim President of the Wichita Chamber and Interim President of the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition during her service at the Chamber. She has served as president of the Junior League of Wichita, the Sedgwick County Medical Alliance and the board chair of the American Red Cross – Midway Chapter. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Suzie holds a degree in Education and has done graduate work in Business. Suzie was honored as one of the 2004 Women in Business by the Wichita Business Journal; was featured in 2005 as “One to Watch” by the Wichita Eagle; was honored in 2006 with the A. Price Woodard award for building community by the National Conference for Community and Justice; and in 2009 was featured in Wichita City Magazine as a Woman of Influence. We are excited to have Suzie joining the Board of Trustees at Wichita Collegiate.

Pictured this page, top to bottom: Ellen Beren, Askia Ahmad, and Suzie Ahlstrand. Pictured opposite page: Tom Davis with 6th grader, Victoria Lyczak with the Headmaster's Cup for the Class of 2020.

From Retiring Assistant Headmaster Bunny Hill

SAYING FAREWELL

s I look back over my years at Wichita Collegiate School, I am filled with gratitude – for all the students, all the days, all the teachers, all the parents, all the administrators … actually for every person with whom I have had the pleasure of spending these precious years. I believe in the school. From the start it has been made up of a continuing flow of people united by their desire for an exceptional education for children and the belief that children and young people love to learn. The potent combination of a challenging curriculum with a nurturing environment has proven itself to be very effective, in fact, inspiring!

“From the day I arrived I have felt deep in my heart, ‘This is my school.’ I hope each and every one of you feels the same way.”

As I put together thoughts over the past few weeks for different occasions, I had articulated some of what seems most important from these years. Of course, the history book contains everything I think is important about the history of the school and the Collegiate philosophy of education.

From the Commencement Speech, May 25, 2014 In Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell, he explains the 10,000 hour rule. Citing examples of successful people ranging from professional hockey players to concert pianists to computer pioneers, Gladwell tells of some research done by K. Anders Ericsson that credits talent for expertise, but not talent alone. In fact, in their study those who reached the pinnacle of success in any field gradually added hours and hours of work and practice over their childhood until they had reached what for Ericsson was the magic number. Those precocious individuals amassed 10,000 hours of practice to reach the summit of expertise. I’ve given a lot of thought to this, being surrounded as I have been by generations of great students. Counting 35 hours a week at 36 weeks a school year for 1,260 a year of in-school work … Collegiate students reach 10,000 in eight years. I know these students are enlivened by different

passions, they shine in different subjects, but how about the expertise of learning, of thinking, of working, of studying, of listening, of asking questions, of writing, of presenting, of wondering, of building confidence, of practicing music-sports-drama-art-film, of helping others. There is a body of knowledge, a set of skills, an approach to hard work and practice, a heart open to others’ needs and ideas, a history of being cared for and caring about … this accumulated backpack of student expertise was earned by every senior. It represents the expertise of being a true lifelong student.

Saying good-bye at the Retirement Celebration A couple weekends ago WCS experienced the final 50th Anniversary Celebration – a fine arts weekend of amazing proportions. Ever since, I have had this constant music running through my head – in my sleep and when I awake, I have songs being sung by students and former students accompanying my every step. And one of those songs seems to be the appropriate sentiment for this moment. The lyrics include these: “…because I knew you I have been changed for good.” For good, of course, means forever; and, for good also means, my heart has been made more good, better, best. The song goes on, “It well may be / That we will never meet again / so let me say before we part / so much of me is made of what I learned from you / you’ll be with me / like a handprint on my heart … Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.” From the day I arrived I have felt deep in my heart, “This is my school.” I hope each and every one of you feels the same way.

The Bunny Hill Quad I am deeply touched, astonished, and pleased by the very special honor of having the Quad – the heart of the campus – bear my name. I love the fact that twelve bunnies have been placed around the Bunny Hill Quad in the gardens and corners for the children to find. In fact, you may see me there walking around looking for bunnies and remembering all my days of wonder in this amazing school on the prairie, in my heart.

uring the 2013-2014 school year, Wichita Collegiate School celebrated 50 years of excellence! Our year-long agenda of commemorative events involved the whole Collegiate family – students, alumni and alumni parents, former and current faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends. We kicked off the milestone year with a lively Back-To-School Birthday Bash and ice cream social. Chaired by Jane DeGiacomo, Heather Eubank, and Susie Steed, the evening was filled with birthday cake, hula hoops, and music from the past five decades. And who can forget Pat Swearingen’s WCS birthday cake creation? Homecoming weekend offered a chance to recognize top participants in Collegiate’s athletic program with the AllTime Sports Banquet. Chaired by Jenae Cornejo and Carolyn Bakri, the banquet honored many former student athletes, coaches, and supporters.

Jamie Schmaltz and Kate Taylor organized an outstanding 50th Anniversary Gala held on April 26 at the Hyatt. Over 6 / Year in Review

200 guests enjoyed the evening of dinner, dancing, and a special video presentation highlighting our Alumni Achievement award recipients – Clare Vanderpool (Class of ’83) and David Humphreys (Class of ‘75). The following weekend, we concluded our 50th Anniversary celebration with a two-day tribute to the past and current fine arts program at Collegiate. The Fine Arts Weekend kicked off with a dedication of the 50th Anniversary Art Project. This project was led by Patricia Sherwood and Gary Buettenbach. Designed and created by Tobin Rupe, the sculpture is now proudly displayed in front of the Martha Shoaf Lower School. The weekend festivities continued with Friday evening’s coffee house-style performances in the amphitheater, along with food trucks and many returning alumni. All day rehearsals led to the final culmination of the Fine Arts weekend, the Saturday evening Celebration Concert at the Orpheum. The committee was led by Kathie Dakhil, Sherry Pilgreen, Allison Peterson, and James Ockerman. And who can forget the weekly emails transporting us back through time with the 50 Best Traditions of WCS? From the All-School Picnic to Read and Romp to the Good Life Paper, all the memorable aspects of Collegiate life were included. This committee was led by former faculty members Kaye Myers and Suze Anne Norton – who actually had their list compiled before the start of school last year. A very impressive accomplishment! A special thank you to volunteer and parent Amy Cox, who handled all of the event marketing efforts. We are very grateful to all the current Collegiate faculty and staff for transforming our ideas into campus wide events! And to the entire 50th Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee for making this year’s schedule of events achievable and noteworthy. Here’s to the next 50 years!

Linda Madison Newman ‘86 Board of Trustees Member

Pictured this page, clockwise: 1) Members of the Collegiate community, past and present, perform at This Is the Moment. 2) The 2013 Homecoming Court celebrate the school's 50 years. 3) Former WCS coach and Sports Hall of Fame inductee Linda Northcutt. 4) Past and current WCS coaches. 5) The Homecoming Float parade. 6) Jamie Kennedy speaks at the Circle of Gold ceremony. Pictured opposite page: Student artists and sculptor Tobin Rupe of the 50th sculpture.

HOMECOMING

SPORTS BANQUET

CIRCLE OF GOLD

Though held every year, Homecoming this year was an extra special event, as generations of alumni returned to campus to celebrate the 50th anniversary. The returning alumni kicked off the weekend's festivities with a tailgate prior to the football game. The football team battled Trinity in a cold and wet game. Prior to the game, the annual Homecoming Float Parade took place, while the Homecoming King Mitch Copeland and Queen Megan Richardson were crowned at halftime. On Saturday morning, the Randy Storms Memorial dedication took place, and that evening Collegiate celebrated our storied athletic programs at the Sports Banquet. The weekend's events concluded with the Annual Alumni Golf Tournament. It was certainly an action-packed weekend of memorable events!

On Saturday, October 19th, current coaches, athletes, and parents welcomed back many former Collegiate coaches and athletes at the Sports Banquet. This was a night dedicated to honoring the hard work and excellence our athletes have demonstrated over the past five decades. During the banquet, the newest inductees to our Sports Hall of Fame were honored. The inductees included Kallie Buehler Hapgood '93, Jed Bond '96, RC Buford '78, Grace Kruger Adam '75, Linda Northcutt Muir, Zach Hawley '98, Hamilton Hill '94, Chet Fast, Banks Floodman '01, Joe Rothwell '70, Joe Rheem '01, and Randy Storms '74.

The Circle of Gold endeavors to honor individuals who were the education “architects” of Wichita Collegiate School. Such individuals may have initiated a vision that helped define the school, provided leadership and support that enabled the development of the school, directed broad-based change within the school, or ensured that students were the benefactors of the collective wisdom within the school. To be honored, an individual’s day-today formal association and interaction with Wichita Collegiate School must have ended. Inductions into the Circle of Gold are made every five years, beginning in 1998, to coincide with the school’s anniversary celebrations. This year’s inductees were: Dr. Leonard Kupersmith, Suze Anne Norton, Susan Ockerman, James Ockerman, Sherri Pilgreen, and Lynda Connell.

50th Sculpture

COFFEE HOUSE

THIS IS THE MOMENT

With the formation of the 50th Anniversary Steering Committee, a decision was made to include an art project as part of the 50th festivities that would become a permanent addition to our campus. The Steering Committee decided that it should be a project done by our students in all divisions of the school. Local artist, alumni parent, and sculptor Tobin Rupe was solicited to create and construct something that would take us into the next 50 years. With the help of our art teachers in each of the four divisions, students were asked to draw something that signified something important and meaningful to them in their Collegiate school life. Tobin came up with a plan to create a sculpture using limestone in the form of stacked books, having the spine of each book labeled with a discipline taught in the classrooms of Collegiate. The art teachers then submitted the drawings of their students to Gary Buettgenbach, and in collaboration with Tobin, twenty-four pieces were chosen to be part of the 50th sculpture and were sandblasted into the side view of the "pages" of the books. Student artists' initials are shown within their pictures. Sitting outside the Lower School building, this sculpture is a beautiful representation of what Collegiate means to our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;past, present and future.

On Friday, May 2nd, the Ockerman Amphitheater was transformed into an ISAS-like coffee house performance. Wichita's food trucks showed up to feed the excited crowd and the alumni and current students who performed brought the house down. It was a spectacular way to kick off the 50th Anniversary Fine Arts Weekend! Class of 2005â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Van Winter, Rachel Rice Bennetch, and Christian Corrigan were the alumni emcees who kept the show going while act after act just got better and better! This free performance got everybody ready for the next night's show!

After months and months of blood, sweat and very sweet tears from the Fine Arts Committee, led by James Ockerman, Sherri Pilgreen, and Allison Scheer Petersen Class of 1977, May 3rd finally arrived. Almost 100 alumni came together to serenade the WCS family and the greater Wichita residents. This is the Moment was a truly moving and amazing experience. The show, held at the historic Orpheum Theater, lasted nearly three hours and included an After Glow party where the audience could mingle with the performers and thank them for coming back to Wichita to bless everyone with their incredible talent! No Collegiate production has ever included students from all five generations of the school, as well as current students from every division. The evening was emotional, inspiring, and the perfect way to end the school's 50th Anniversary Celebration.

A s teachers finalized syllabi and parents gathered supplies,

students greeted friends not seen since last May. Our school year kicked off in style with the annual Ice Cream Social, made extra special in celebration of our 50th anniversary. Football players sweated it out on the turf, while volleyball and tennis players hit the court. Our seniors continued the Road Rally tradition, gearing up for the final year of their Collegiate journey. Students filed into classrooms, and before we knew it, the school year had begun.

AUGUST The start of each year keeps all of our parent organizations busy. The Collegiate Association of Parents (CAP) makes sure wrap packs are delivered to their respective classrooms. Shirt Shack volunteers outfit our loyal supporters. Booster Club enlists dedicated volunteers. And the Friends of the Library co-chairs host a Get Acquainted Coffee. Each of these clubs, along with our many other parent organizations, spend August welcoming new members and reuniting with returning members. Upon returning to school in August, we learned that WCS juniors Sanjidah Ahmed, Sophie Blackburn, and Sarah Heady won 4th place and a $2,000 scholarship in the Burn Notice Science Challenge competition sponsored by the USA Network. The competition, which was inspired by the network's series "Burn Notice," was designed to encourage American high school students to focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning. Entrants were asked to design "a safe, yet exciting, spy challenge that the characters of "Burn Notice" might face, such as covertly communicating with other operatives, gathering intelligence on adversaries, or conducting surveillance of enemy territory." After reviewing the initial entries, 25 finalists were asked to submit a video demonstration of their proposals. Entries were judged by Burn Notice staff as well as a panel of science teachers on the basis of scientific merits and the quality of the video demonstration. The team from Wichita Collegiate developed a flame signaling system that reacts concentrated chemicals with heat to produce color-coded torches that would correspond to pre-arranged messages. These outstanding scholars exemplify the ingenuity Collegiate students possess. 11

SEPTEMBER

Throughout the school year, our students take field trips to further enhance their classroom experience. In September, the 6th graders went on an overnight field trip to Camp Wood, a beautiful YMCA camp nestled in the Flint Hills. Students participated in various camp activities that go along with their first novel Hatchet. This annual trip serves as a team building experience early in the year for our students. Continuing an annual tradition, the Early Childhood invited dads to enjoy an afternoon with their kids. Dads had the chance to visit campus, participate in group activities, and see firsthand what a day-inthe-life of their students looks like. Each September, Collegiate anxiously awaits the announcement of National Merit Scholars. Wichita Collegiate students Carolyn Lewelling and Abigail Louis were among approximately 15,000 students nationwide to be named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. More than 1.5 million high school juniors in over 22,000 high schools nationwide entered the National Merit Program by taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. To become a National Merit Finalist, students must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier qualifying performance. Collegiate was also proud to announce that Jake Barrett, Shiv Dalla, Ann McGuire, and Micah Watson were named National Merit Commended Scholars. These students join a long line of WCS students who have earned National Merit recognition over the years.

OCTOBER

October is a month filled with Collegiate traditions, perhaps the most popular being the annual Picnic Day. Held the Friday of Homecoming Week, students from every grade level “buddy up" to enjoy an afternoon of fun, games, and school spirit. As the day wraps up, students prepare for the night’s festivities: the Homecoming Float Parade, the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen, and the football game. Despite the cold and rain, our fans showed up for a memorable night. Grandparents’ Day is another Collegiate tradition celebrated in the month of October. Lower, Middle, and Upper School students welcomed their grandparents to campus, treating them to special concerts and classroom activities. Grandparents come from all over the country to visit their grandchildren in their own setting. It is an honor to open up the campus each year to these special guests. In early October, Early Childhood students gathered on the track for a special "Pajama Run" to help raise money for Wichita Collegiate School maintenance worker Polo Ayala, who was hurt last summer in a tree trimming accident. Students arrived at the track in their pajamas and ran a "lap of love" after placing donations in a basket decorated with hearts. From his wheelchair, Polo greeted every runner with a high five at the finish line! The generosity of the Collegiate community was evident when Polo returned the next day to accept the gifts that our early childhood families had raised for him. This was such a wonderful outpouring of love and support! Since the fall of 2000, the Early Childhood librarian and faculty have promoted the joy of reading with the annual Mother Goose Parade. Every child and faculty member in Early Childhood dressed as their favorite nursery rhyme character, with our librarian Suzanne Mattix as Mother Goose. She led each class around the quad as they paraded around for parents and friends to enjoy all the wonderful costumes. The parade continued into the Middle School’s Coleman Library for the “Enchanted Library”. Dressed as storybook characters, volunteers and library staff told stories and made them come to life for our little ones. October is a busy month for the 7th graders. As part of their WWII Interdisciplinary Unit, 7th grade students traveled to Abilene, Kansas to learn about one of Kansas' favorite sons, Dwight D. Eisenhower. After touring his museum and walking in his footsteps around the area, the group enjoyed a guided visit of his original home and his presidential library. In addition to their field trip to Abilene, the 7th grade “green” team spent a day outdoors, learning about nature and conservation at the Bartlett Arboretum. Together with volunteers, students planted hundreds of tulips, raked flowerbeds, and helped with general maintenance. At lunch students roasted hot dogs and discussed the many ideas shared during the morning. In keeping with tradition, the class donated a special new tree in honor of this year's students, and then everybody helped dig the extra-large hole where the tree was planted. The day concluded with the class rolling its gift into its new home, the place in which it will grow for future generations to appreciate.

Pictured this page, clockwise: 1) Bunny Hill looks on as the school gathers for a welcome back celebration. 2) 6th graders hit the water at Camp Wood. 3) Early Childhood Librarian Suzanne Mattix embodies the spirit of Mother Goose. 4) 7th graders pose in front of Eisenhower's home. 5) Polo Ayala high fives students at the finish line. 6) Lower School students perform for Grandparents' Day.

Teacher of the Month

Lego® Education

Pictured opposite page, left to right: 1) Early Childhood Dad's Day 2) Homecoming King Mitch Copeland and Queen Megan Richardson 3) 7th graders plant their donated tree at the Arboretum.

Early Childhood was honored to have pre-K teacher, Mrs. Cindy Johnson, featured as the October Teacher of the Month for Lego® Education. Lego® recognized Cindy for teaching the children about problem solving, teamwork, creativity, and design through their Lego® Education Solutions program. Cindy also serves on the Lego® Education Advisory Panel (LEAP) for teachers in grades pre-school through university level. She is the only pre-K teacher to be selected in Kansas. Cindy teaches Lego Simple Machines and Robotics as part of her pre-K curriculum and also offers Collegiate Enrichment Academy classes to early childhood and lower school students. Cindy has set a goal this year to emphasize S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills in her classroom and has found that the children embrace it. She loves watching her students get enjoyment out of building and designing with the creative builders blocks, and seeing how the simple machines give her students hands–on knowledge of wheels, axles, gears, and much more. To the right, Cindy Johnson assists young builders with their Lego® projects.

Pictured this page, left: The Dakhil family at the dedication. Below: Early Childhood students perform Any Turkey Can Tango.

the dakhil family early childhood building dedication

Pictured opposite page, clockwise: 1) Students line up for the Venetian Carnival. 2) 7th graders wrapped up their WWII Interdisciplinary unit with their annual USO dance. 3) At the Wichita Center for the Arts annual fundraiser, Holiday Tables, several very talented Collegiate moms decorated a table celebrating our 50th Anniversary. 4) Brooke Withrow and Max Moxley were named WCS’s Wendy’s High School Heisman nominees for this year. 5) Grandparents enjoy Grandparents' Day.

On November 22, 2013 the early childhood building at Wichita Collegiate School was officially named Dakhil Family Early Childhood. Mrs. Kathie Dakhil shared words at the dedication explaining what the name of the building represented to her and the Dahkil family. The name Dakhil expressed the love, passion and dedication to education that her and Dr. Shaker Dakhil’s parents had as they were growing up. The word, Family, was part of the name because it represented not only the next generation of Dakhil children but all the families that come to our campus each day. She described Early Childhood as “an awesome perfect place to begin an education.” All of us who have the pleasure of working each day in the Dakhil Family Early Childhood building agree! We are aware that in this building children will create the foundations for their entire lives. They will find their first friends. They will have their first lessons about the wonders of nature and the power of language. Students will never forget the lessons found here and will never cease to be molded by them. The Dakhil family is rooted deep into the story of this school and now a new generation of Dakhil children and parents begin the journey anew. Thank you Dr. and Mrs. Dakhil for your continued support and your encouragement for us to continue to “pay it forward” to make Wichita Collegiate School the best that it can be!

NOVEMBER

For over three decades, Collegiate has celebrated many special annual events, one of which is the Thanksgiving Program in November. While the Lower, Middle, and Upper School students combined for an annual performance, the Early Childhood put on their own program, which was done in conjunction with their Grandparents’ Day. Early Childhood students were excited to show off their classrooms and share their class projects with their grandparents, while taking pictures and enjoying snacks were also a large part. Both Thanksgiving programs enjoyed their own traditions, including the annual renditions of The Battle Hymn of the Republic for the older students and Any Turkey Can Tango for the younger students. Fifth graders hosted a Venetian Carnival in November, a fundraising event inspired by their experiences in literature. Directed by 5th graders dressed in festive Venetian costumes, over 200 students enjoyed craft booths like “Sand Art” and “Tissue Paper Flowers” and in contests like the “Gondola Races” and the “Catapult”. Proceeds were designated for the WCS Middle School’s chosen service project, Carpenter Place. To round out the mis-

sion, WCS students made the trip to Carpenter Place to deliver gifts that were purchased with money from the fall fundraising efforts of the whole Middle School. During 4th grade, students have the opportunity to look in the mirror and reflect on their family and their heritage. They then open a window for their fellow students to see how their history and their lives today have shaped them into the person they are becoming. All of this wonderful information is shared through a walking museum set up in the Multi-Purpose Room in November. In November, after the WCS Forensics program earned more than 100 degrees last year based on competitive and service-related activities, the National Forensics League granted membership to WCS in the League’s prestigious 100 Club. This ranks our program among the top 10% of schools nationwide. Coach Rodney Wren and the team were very proud of this distinction. Our annual Spelling Bee was also held in November, and the winner was 4th grader Harun Raffi! The runner-up was 8th grader Kevin Edwards. Harun represented Collegiate at the Sedgwick County Bee on February 9th at East High School. 15

DECEMBER

December truly is the time to give back to our community. WCS students and families were involved in community service projects throughout the year, but at this special time of year, they were even more mindful of individuals in our community who needed a helping hand. Lower School's 4th Grade Council and the Upper School Student Council teamed up to provide students with the opportunity to purchase presents for children in need through the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Trees were adorned with over 150 angels that were picked up quickly by our generous Collegiate community. For the Upper School community service organization Pro Humanitate, senior Lauren Hutchinson organized a food drive for Our Daily Bread Food Pantry. Collegiate families collected 1,690 non-perishable food items. While the 7th grade went to the Salvation Army, His Helping Hands, Operation Holiday, Habitat for Humanity, and a retirement home called "The Vines," Robin Kraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preschool students collected pennies and papers this year for homeless pets at the Humane Society. They collected and delivered over 75 pounds of papers. Each holiday season, the Collegiate Association of Parents hosts their Poinsettia Sale. This year, our parents raised $3800. This money helps fund classroom enhancements for WCS students at all grade levels! Thank you to all who support this annual endeavor. On December 18th the Collegiate community joined together for the dedication and opening of the new Lattner Strength and Wellness Center. This wonderful addition to our Upper School Building was constructed this past fall 2013 and was made available for students and faculty to use for the spring 2014 school session and beyond. The Lattner Family Foundation generously gave the lead gift for this facility, and members of their family were in attendance to cut the ribbon and open the doors! Since its opening students and faculty have enjoyed building strength and agility in this wonderful new facility for the campus. 16

Pictured this page, clockwise: 1) Parents peruse the offerings at the Annual Holiday Book Fair. 2) Members of the Collegiate community gather for the dedication of the Lattner Strength and Wellness Center. 3) Students enjoy a good workout in the new Strength and Wellness Center. 4) Our talented students perform at one of many holiday concerts. Pictured opposite page, clockwise: 1) An Early Childhood student enjoys Pioneer Day. 2) A 3rd grader poses at the annual Wax Museum. 3) The debate team show off their hard-earned hardware.

JANUARY

In January Wichita Collegiate School kicked off the second semester with the Farewell Tour: Bunny Hill’s Parenting Workshops. For over 25 years, Bunny Hill has been sharing her wit, wisdom and advice to parents. Before retiring at the end of the school year, she presented her most popular classes one last time. Bunny’s forty-two year career at Wichita Collegiate School provided her with the unusual opportunity to study the education of children from age two through high school graduation. Her workshops touched on topics such as “All about Boys, All About Girls, Social Lives of Children, Being a Dad, Smart Girls and Smart Boys, Why do they Act that Way, and Expanding the Play Pen.” Parents, teachers, grandparents, and the Wichita Collegiate School community were lucky to celebrate her final year at Collegiate by benefitting from her many workshops. Every January Early Childhood celebrates Kansas Day with Pioneer Day, a morning filled with activities that help students learn what life was like long ago when pioneers came to Kansas. This year students and teachers arrived at school dressed in boots, cowboy hats, plaid shirts, bandanas, and long dresses. Calf roping, butter churning, scrub board washing, corn grinding, square dancing, and clapping and singing to harmon-

ica, guitar, and fiddle music were among the popular hands-on activities. Students also enjoyed seeing live animals such as ponies, turkeys, and chickens. Students watched, listened, and learned from a quilter, spinner, and wooden toy maker, making it a fun and educational day for our youngest students. The Middle school celebrated MLK day by holding an assembly to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. In English class every student wrote an essay with the theme “I Have A Dream”. The top four essays for each grade level were selected to be read during the assembly. Our guest speaker for the event was Ray Nicodemus, husband of Jan Nicodemus (Middle School Art/Transitions). He was a college student during the civil rights movement and was a part of the “March on Selma”. He shared his wonderful story with the entire Middle School student body and faculty. It was a great experience for everyone involved. The WCS debate team qualified for the 4-Speaker 3-2-1A State Debate Tournament by going undefeated at their regional tournament held at Cherryvale High School. Students competing were Jaya Mantovani, Richard Sun, Adam Davies, Mike Park, and Zak Roberts. Each January, top high school musicians from across the State meet in Salina to audition for the Kansas Music Educators Association All-State Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra. One of our very own musicians, Vaughn Craddock, auditioned and, as a sophomore, was selected as the top drum set player in the State. During the first week of January, the Alumni Office invited five alumni currently in college to answer questions in front of the 8th grade class and their parents. The event offered 8th graders and their parents a chance to hear advice from young alumni about entering the Upper School and also on how graduating from WCS truly benefited them in their college years. This was a valuable event for all who attended and one that will continue for years to come.

FEBRUARY

This year marked the 25th year of the Mentor Program, hosted by the Alumni Association. This year’s keynote speaker was Clare Vanderpool ’83, John Newberry Award and Printz Honor Award winner. Each year seniors are asked to list their top three professions of interest. The Alumni Board meets to determine excellent professionals in Wichita who would serve as mentors for these students and would be willing to participate. The seniors call and introduce themselves to their mentor prior to the breakfast. Following the Mentor breakfast, the seniors shadow their mentors for the rest of the day at their workplace. The Mentor Program provides a valuable and unique experience for WCS seniors to gain insight in what a day might be like in a career they are considering pursuing in college as well as provide future professional networking opportunities. This program’s success would not be possible without the willingness and generosity of the mentors to give their time and expertise to our students.

Lower School students were especially motivated to raise more money for the American Heart Association than was raised last year: Coach Funke agreed to spend the day dressed like a woman provided the student’s total donations surpassed last years’ total of $13,726. For every $250 above the 2013 total, Coach Funke would add an accessory such as lipstick, a wig, fingernail polish, jewelry, high heels, etc. It turned out to be a great motivating factor. The students raised over $17,000 and Funke came to school in a lovely gold, silk top, black skirt, pink fingernail polish, lipstick, high heels, a lovely blonde wig, and many other accessories. Coach Funke was quoted as saying, “I have a greater understanding of what women must go through each and every day.” This event has been the Lower School’s longest standing community service event, dating back to 1984. Thanks to such a wonderful Collegiate community, we continue to help fund research in the fight against heart attack and stroke

During the week of Valentine's Day, the Lower School 4th Grade Council sponsored a pants drive titled "Spread The Love". Each grade level was challenged to donate at least 50 pairs of pants. Daily, the council counted and graphed the donations for each grade level. By Valentine's Day, not only did every grade level meet their goal, they exceeded it! We collected 272 pairs of pants for needy kids in Wichita.

This season, 20 students represented WCS Scholars Bowl at 14 different tournaments. At the AVCT-League tournament, each school was allowed to bring two teams. Collegiate Blue (Jake Barrett Adam Davies, Shiv Dalla, Travis Osland, and Hasan Raffi) earned second place with an 8-1 record. Collegiate Blue's only loss came to the first place team: Collegiate Gold (Sanjidah Ahmed, Leen Backdash, Sophie Blackburn, Sarah Heady, and Grace Taylor). Regional and State Tournaments allowed for one roster of six competitors: Sanjidah Ahmed, Jake Barrett, Sophie Blackburn, Adam Davies, Shiv Dalla, Sarah Heady. WCS earned first place at regional, then went on to go a perfect 10-0 at State, defeating Wichita Independent in the 10th Round.

This year’s Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart event took place on February 14. The

The Middle School MATHCOUNTS team placed third on February 1st at the Regional Meet at Exploration Place. Members of the team were Josh Fernandes, Myles Parkhurst, Conor Reid-Tedesco, and Katherine Vu. In the Countdown Round, Conor earned a second place trophy and Josh earned a third place trophy. Six students competed as individuals: Ryan Edwards, Joey Le, Emma Parkhurst, Hannah Rai, Ian Reddy, and Zach Reddy. Congratulations!

KAIRS distinguished teacher of the year In February of this year the Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools (KAIRS) honored Barbara Burcham as the KAIRS distinguished teacher of the year in the independent schools category. Mrs. Burcham is one of our highly esteemed preschool teachers. She passionately inspires creativity and personal growth in her students in a classroom infused with love and laughter. Barbara sees the best in others and works tirelessly to nurture a love of life and learning in her students. In addition to her wonderful talents in the classroom, Barbara is an outstanding mentor to new teachers and a great asset to our school community. Through her professionalism, warmth, and good humor Mrs. Burcham makes our school a special place for children, parents and faculty. One of her colleagues said this about her, “Barbara Burcham makes you feel like you are the most important person in the world. No matter what is going on in her own life, she will always take time to listen, care, and help anyone in need. She stays late to offer support to parents who need counsel. She supports other teachers by working beside them, giving encouragement, and offering wise and helpful advice. She is the teacher everyone considers a close friend and mentor.” 18

achievement scholar

national merit

In addition to her recognition as a National Merit Commended Scholar, Micah Watson was named the only National Achievement Finalist in the Wichita area. As a finalist, Micah is one of 1,300 students selected from more than 160,000 Black Americans from across the country who entered the 2012 National Achievement Program. Finalists are selected based on academic record, participation in school and community activities. Achievement Scholarship winners will be announced soon from the group of finalists based on abilities, accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

Pictured this page, clockwise: 1) The Middle School MATHCOUNTS team celebrate their success at the Regional Meet. 2) The Scholarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bowl team showcase their State trophy. 3) Mentor Program Keynote Speaker Clare Vanderpool chats with Bunny Hill. 3) Seniors enjoy their breakfast at the annual Mentor Program. 4) 5th grade students complete their Mission to Mars. 19

MARCH

In March Early Childhood students participated in the 16th Annual Read and Romp Day. This event is a fun tradition that integrates reading and physical activity. The library staff and physical education department worked together to choose ten books and ten corresponding physical activities. Children rotated to stations that were manned by volunteers who helped read the stories, lead the games, and serve the snacks. This year students enjoyed making shadows for the book The Dark, Dark, Night; skiing, sledding, and skating for Here Comes Jack Frost; matching items by using only the sense of touch for Seven Blind Mice; and using scarves to dance like leaves for Touch the Magic Tree; just to name a few of our books and activities. With March comes a favorite Collegiate tradition: the Young Authors Conference. Teachers and librarians prepared students to meet the author, while students from kindergarten through 4th grade created their own books, because in order to attend Young Authors Conference you must be an author yourself. On the day of the conference, students spent the morning listening to the author talk about the process of writing and publishing. In the afternoon students participated in five different activities that related to the author’s books. These activities included a reception where they met with the author to have their book signed, a craft project, and an activity in the gym.

Pictured this page, clockwise: 1) 8th graders learn about life in the third world at Heifer Ranch. 2) Lower School students compete during Field Day. 3) Faculty and staff participate in Kickin’ It on the Quad. 4) Early Childhood students enjoy Read & Romp Day. 5) 5th grade boys dress up for the Blue & Gray Showcase. Pictured opposite page, clockwise: 1) Juniors and seniors enjoy Prom. 2) 8th graders at the Trial of Socrates. 3) 2nd graders salute America at their annual assembly. 20

Because of their longtime volunteer support of Special Olympics, the WCS Values in Action class was selected as the Special Olympics Kansas 2013 South Central Region Outstanding Business/ Organization of the Year. According to the certificate and letter received by Values in Action teacher Joyann Brake, the award "recognizes a company or an organization whose contributions have significantly improved the Special Olympics athletes' experiences locally, regionally, or state-wide.” Special Olympics Kansas President and CEO Chris Hahn wrote, "Special Olympics Kansas is delighted to have you as a partner. Your participation strengthens the events in the South Central Region through your constant and solid support and positive attitude." The 7th and 8th grade Scholars’ Bowl teams’ stellar performances in the Catholic Schools Activities League resulted in a 3rd place finish for the 8th grade team and 1st place for the 7th grade team. Eighth grade team members included Celia Babst, Jack Bendell, Ender Graham, Thompson Knuth, and Ian Reddy. The 7th grade team and League Champs were Sydney Beyer, Lauren Caughlin, Josh Fernandes, Zach Reddy, and Conor Reid-Tedesco. WCS students represented our school with outstanding performances at the 3-2-1A Regional Journalism Contest at Emporia State University. Jordan Hull placed second in Academic Photography and Student Life Photography. Rachel Fernandes placed second in Editorial Writing, and Kate Sorensen took first in the Editorial Cartoon category.

APRIL

On April 10 8 grade parents and grandparents joined the Assembly of Athens in the MPR. The 399 B.C. trial of Socrates was re-enacted by the 8th graders, and their guests participated by casting their votes. The accusers charged Socrates with “corrupting the youth of Athens” and “undermining their religious beliefs.” Socrates faced death by hemlock if found guilty. In their carefully crafted chitons and himations, the speakers used the research they had done from Plato’s Apology, Crito, and Phaedo, as well as other sources to sway the jury to their side. Other students recorded the proceedings as the jurors questioned each speaker about the hidden issues behind their charges. th

Another exciting activity for the 8th grade class was the trip to Heifer Project International's Global Village. As a result of their ongoing fundraising efforts for Heifer International, including fundraising activities such as Change for Change, a student/ faculty basketball game, Sports Dress Day, Comfy Dress Day, and Misbehavin’ Day, the class raised a total of $6,279.01. In April, Collegiate was able to unveil two new beautifully wrapped vans, donated by Scott and Jenny Hatchett. These vans will be utilized by the Collegiate community for many years to come.

MAY

On Tuesday, May 6th, the entire Lower School participated in our second annual “Kickin’ It on the Quad.” This year’s theme was “Dancin’ Thru the Decades.” Families and friends camped on the Bunny Hill Quad with chairs and blankets while the 1st grade performed the Macarena, and the 2nd grade boogied to Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting. Third grade channeled their inner John Travolta to Stayin’ Alive, while 4th grade did their best Kevin Bacon impressions to Footloose. Even the teachers and staff got into the mood by dancing to Twist and Shout á la Ferris Bueller. The entire Lower School participated in a rousing dance to The Cupid Shuffle. The 4th Grade Chillers supplied the crowd with popcorn, water, sno cones, and candy and donated the proceeds (over $300) to the Wichita Childrens’ Home. It was a beautiful evening out on the Bunny Hill Quad, and everyone had a blast! Though postponed for a day, Field Day offered the students a chance to celebrate the school year through a variety of relays and games. In Physical Education, the students participated in what is called “Shocker Stations”, a number of self-directed teamwork oriented activities to be performed in a certain amount of time. The students were responsible for the set up and clean up at each station, before proceeding to the next numbered station. There were 16 stations for the students to maneuver through involving games and relays. Parents and teachers were amazed by the student’s behavior, teamwork, and abilities. It was an afternoon filled with exercise, fun, and popsicles. The big finale in 5th grade was the Civil War Experience, an interdisciplinary undertaking immersing students in the reality of the “War Between the States”. This study included causes of the war, important people of the time, battles, and military life, but also emphasized how the ordinary citizen endured and how his or her lifestyle was affected by the war. Students participated in a novel study of Rifles for Watie in literature, research for the creation of a fictionalized Civil War diary, mathematical statistics and patterns, scientific disease and bacteria studies, musical performances, re-enacting presentations, dramatic interpretations, and the development of a hands-on project of each student’s choosing. The Blue and Gray Showcase Day was the culminating event on Friday, May 9, at which diaries, projects, songs, games, and dramatic interpretations were displayed for parents. The finale was the Blue and Gray Buffet meal, provided by parents and enjoyed by all the 5th graders. 21

HONORS

ACADEMIC

ach year, the Middle and Upper Schools set aside a day to honor the academic accomplishments of our students. Known in the Middle School as the Celebration of Learning and in the Upper School simply as Honors Day, faculty, staff, parents, and friends gather to recognize the hard work of our students. The drive to learn, to grow, and to excel is strong among Collegiate students, in large part due to the encouragement and support they receive from caring parents and nurturing teachers. As the longest standing tradition of Wichita Collegiate School, Honors Day is an opportunity for the Collegiate community to reflect on ideals towards which we strive throughout the year. Our school motto, Probe Te Dignum, is never more apparent than on this day when the accomplishments of our student body are honored and recognized.

At the Celebration of Learning, Middle School students were recognized for their scholastic achievement. Each year the Headmaster’s Cup is awarded to the Middle School class with the highest collective grade point average. This year’s cup recipient was the 6th grade class, with a 93.4 percentage. The Middle School also takes time to recognize students for their abilities and talents in communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, known as the “Golden Cs”. The Golden “C” Award for Communication went to Isabel Schmaltz, Dolly Farha, Katie King, and Celia Babst. Sarah Chocron, Eli Graham, Rose Cunningham, and Emma Parkhurst were recognized for their creativity. Those recognized for their critical thinking were Harun Raffi, Victoria Lyczak, Josh Fernandes, Conor Reid-Tedesco, and Ashlyn Driskell. And the Golden “C” for Collaboration was awarded to Noah Moufarrij, Mallory Wells, Ashley Bajaj, and Kathryn Bunting. Individuals in the 8th grade class are also recognized for their contributions to the school. The Alice Virginia Knorr Scholarship Award is given in memory of Alice to a Middle School girl who represents a balance between academics, family, and social life. Known for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and consideration, this year’s recipient was Maeve Ashbrook. Riley Dick received the Shafer Dart Memorial Award, given in memory of Shafer Dart to an 8th grader who exemplifies Shafer’s qualities and outgoing, gregarious spirit. Finally, the Headmaster’s Awards are presented to the 8th grade boy and girl who best exemplify the overall objectives of Collegiate’s Middle School: to participate in many areas of student life such as academics, fine arts, athletics, and social activities, with a sense of joy and commitment. This year’s awards were presented to Kathryn Bunting and Joey Le. ... continued on page 25

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Pictured clockwise: 1) Middle School Headmaster Award recipient Kathryn Bunting with family and Tom Davis. 2) Upper School Headmaster Award recipient Seth Carder with Tom Davis. 3) Upper School Headmaster Award recipient Meagan Richardson with Tom Davis. 4) Middle School Headmaster Award recipient Joey Le with Tom Davis.

Pictured, left to right: 1) Alice Virginia Knorr honoree Maeve Ashbrook with Alice's mother, Kathy Knorr. 2) Dave Hawley with Shafer Dart Award recipient Riley Dick. 3) Forrest C. Lattner Award honoree Essence Dickinson with Director of Advancement Joan Moore. 4) Jack C. Chesky Award winner Landon Root with Chris Ashbrook, Head of Upper School. 5) Mandy Shoaf Memorial Award recipient Izzy Regan with teacher Gary Buettenbach.

5th GRADE

highest scholastic achievement award

Aiden Barghava, Sarah Chocron, Gwyneth Cunningham, Corbitt Driskell, Leah Issa, Charlie King, Caitlin Mattar, Iain Moufarrij, Noah Moufarrij, Harun Raffi, Grant Ramsey, Isabel Schmaltz, Luke Wagle

6th GRADE:

Ben Brake, Isabella Do, Kennedy Drake, Dolly Farha, Eli Graham, Sydney Gwyn, Justin Highbarger, Lucy Krumsick, Victoria Lyczak, Hannah Rai, Max Salemi, Liberty Sementelli, Mallory Wells

7TH GRADE:

Ashley Bajaj, Vasuma Chaparala, Lauren Conrad, Zoe Corrigan, Rose Cunningham, Joshua Fernandes, Hannah Geoffroy, Mackenzie Kemnitz, Katie King, Sydney Lair, Conor Reid-Tedesco, Abigail Wagle, Brianna Willis

8TH GRADE

Maeve Ashbrook, Celia Babst, Jacob Bendell, Esther Beren, Kathryn Bunting, Lakelin Conrad, Christopher Dailey, Ashlyn Driskell, Natalie Freed, Ender Graham, Thompson Knuth, Joey Le, Christelle Nassif, Emma Parkhurst, Tiffany Ruan, Brenden Schwartz, Katherine Vu

9TH GRADE

Conner Caughlin, Kevin Edwards, Jana Heady, Lauren Johnson, Ellen Mines, Gracie Moore, Connor Oehmke, Riley Sanders, Cole Schwartz

10TH GRADE

Leen Bakdash, Allie Brown, Lillian Clark, Shreeya Dalla, Noor Farhoud, Allie Lindwall, Will Locke, Ally Lowden, Kevin Mattar, Hasan Raff, Emily Ramsey, Megan Robertson, Addison Root, Emma Schmaltz, Grace Taylor

11TH GRADE

Sanjidah Ahmed, Ahmed Alshamary, Talah Bakdash, Samuel Beren, Sophie Blackburn, Corbett De Giacomo, Trent Edwards, Caroline Go, Sarah Heady, Mikey Hoeckel, Parth Khare, Gustaf Ostblom, Christy Peterson, Alisa Weatherman

12TH GRADE

Jake Barrett, Abby Boyd, Seth Carder, Carolyn Lewelling, Abby Louis, Jennifer Mattar, Ann McGuire, Travis Osland, Meagan Richardson, Duy Van, Caleb Wren Pictured, top to bottom, Highest Scholastic Achievement Award Winners: Grades 9th through 12th, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, and 8th Grade. 24

t the Upper School Honors Day, students were recognized for their scholastic achievements, as well as their leadership and dedication to the school’s mission. The Upper School Headmaster’s Award, given annually to the seniors who most closely embody the Collegiate ideal of excellence, a deep love for learning, a high level of participation in school activities, and a commitment to an ethical lifestyle, went to Seth Carder and Meagan Richardson. “I Dare You” Awards, presented on behalf of the American Youth Foundation, are awarded to a junior boy and girl who display personal integrity, balanced living, and potential for leadership. This year’s recipients were Gabrielle Estivo and Trevor Flamini. Hard work, dedication, and a deep love for WCS were the characteristics that Jack Chesky brought to Collegiate, member of the Class of 1972 who tragically died shortly after graduation. This year’s honoree of the Jack C. Chesky Leadership Award was Landon Root. The Mandy Shoaf Memorial Award, given in memory of Mandy Shoaf Class of 1997 to an Upper School student with an interest and talent in the Fine Arts, was awarded to Izzy Regan. Students were also recognized for their contributions in the classroom. Given to an Upper School boy or girl who excels in academics and/or the arts, this year’s Forrest C. Lattner Endowment Award went to Essence Dickinson. Given to the outstanding senior in math and science, the WCS Math and Science Award went to Carolyn Lewelling. The Humanities Award was presented to

Micah Watson, a senior distinguished by her outstanding scholarship and abiding interest in literature, history, and the arts. Ann McGuire was the recipient of the WCS Foreign Language Award for her passion for the study of language and consistent excellence in the classroom. The Fay Family French Awards, given in honor of Laura Fay Class of 1986 and Lisel Fay Class of 1990 to the students with the highest average in each level of French, went to Gracie Moore (Level I), Megan Robertson (Level II), Christy Peterson (Level III), and Micah Watson (Level IV). Finally, each year Collegiate is proud to induct a very select number of juniors and seniors into the Cum Laude Society, a very selective national honor society seeking to promote excellence, justice, and honor. Joining the only chapter of the Cum Laude Society in the State of Kansas were seniors Abby Boyd, Shiv Dalla, Travis Osland, Duy Van, Micah Watson, and Caleb Wren and juniors Sanjidah Ahmed, Sarah Heady, Talah Bakdash, Sophie Blackburn, and Samuel Beren.

Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. ~ Socrates

Congratulations to all of our students for an outstanding year in the classroom and beyond! We look forward to the next fifty years of Honors Days to celebrate our students' many accomplishments.

Middle School

HIGH HONOR ROLL

5th grade

6th grade

7th grade

8th grade

Sabaa Ahmed Kanoa Ashley Phoebe Babst Greyson Beyer Aidan Bhargava Julius Bolden Sophia Brake George Bunting Sarah Chocron Jacob Chugg Gwyneth Cunningham Emily Damm Addison Dart John DeVore Charles Doman Corbitt Driskell Nathaniel Edmonson Omar Farhoud Tara Glass Jon-Marc Gorges Skylar Haag Jakob Hansson Hannah Hecox Paige Henry Kaitlyn Horrigan Mark Hourani Leah Issa Caden Jahn Mackenzie Jones Celine Khalife Charles King Madeline Mairs Caitlin Mattar Ally May Iain Moufarrij Noah Moufarrij Sonya Murphy Alivia Nguyen An Nguyen Alexandra Owens Ethan Pham Yousuf Qaum Harun Raffi Grant Ramsey Isabel Schmaltz Jad Shaheen Luke Swan Connor Sweetman Emma Truxal Luke Wagle Clara Whitaker Jackson Wunderlich Sophie Yoakum Serena Zakharia

Julia Ashbrook Jordan Bayles Natalie Behzadpour Benjamin Brake Isabella Do Kennedy Drake Caroline Duarte Carter DuBois Ryan Edwards Nathaniel Egan Dolly Farha Jack Fox Eli Graham Sydney Gwyn Eric Haberman Cerah Handsaker Justin Highbarger Joseph Kelly Lucy Krumsick Sallie Lair Victoria Lyczak Andrew Majors Saif Malik Ian Moore Jonathan O'Hearn Hannah Rai Max Salemi Sam Schlatter Liberty Sementelli Nicholas Siemens Sophie Solomon Nathaniel Trout Soumi Vesali Mallory Wells Alexa White Brooks White Kristina Young

Ashley Bajaj Nicole Bledsoe Lauren Caughlin Vasuma Chaparala Lauren Conrad Zoe Corrigan Julia Cox Rose Cunningham Joshua Fernandes Hannah Geoffroy JeAnna Gregg Mackenzie Kemnitz Sophie Kemp Katie King Sydney Lair Claire Lieb Sam Majors Joseph Maksoud Elizabeth Meister Nicholas Murati Sydney O'Donnell Ashok Reddy Madison Reed Conor Reid-Tedesco Riley Ruffin Carson Smith Addison Squires Rachel Varenhorst Abigail Wagle Houston Weimar Brianna Willis

Maeve Ashbrook Celia Babst Paymon Behzadpour Jacob Bendell Esther Beren August Boland Kathryn Bunting Anna Caughlin Lakelin Conrad Lauren Cusick Christopher Dailey Riley Dick Gabrielle Dobbs Jackson Drake Ashlyn Driskell Natalie Freed Ender Graham Grant Henry Laura Kingrey Thompson Knuth Joey Le Christelle Nassif Emma Parkhurst Myles Parkhurst Sydni Phu Ian Reddy Tiffany Ruan Brenden Schwartz Lauren Truxal Katherine Vu Sabrina White

Pictured, right: 7th Grade Scholars' Bowl Team and Catholic Schools Activities League Champions

Middle School

HONOR ROLL

5th grade

6th grade

7th grade

8th grade

Rithika Chary Lucy Cox Emily Damm Alexandria Do Tess Eubank Isaiah Gayden Charles Goree Jimmy Guinn Zachary Harris Eley Johnson Carter Jones Ava Knudson Joshua Mallard Matthew Odenwald Lindsey Post Makena Resnick Finnegan Ross Abigail Sahatjian Davin Simms Raegan Stiger Elizabeth Varenhorst Sonny Vesali Nathan Voegeli Clara Whitaker Ashton Winter

Max Anderson Quincy Bachrodt Jack Fox Maximus Frias Haylee Goolsby Autumn Irick Drew Majors Shelby Melton Grace Mindt Rory Neish Laurel Newman Jon O'Hearn Audrey Ruffin Vanessa Sickmon Carter Smith Cole Thornton Colton Weaver

Sterling Anderson Sydney Beyer Elizabeth Crosby Mia Estivo Paige Ewy Michael Feng Gabe Fisher Matthew Forrest Kristen Leiker Joseph Lindwall Vincent Lopez Paxton Meares Christina Naftzger Emily Odenwald Dalton Palmer Brayden Phipps Londyn Phu Hope Smith Nichole Stevens Abigail Waddell

Kennedy Brandenburg William DeVore Gabrielle Dobbs Nicholas DuPont Colin Egan Olivia Eubank Zane Issa William Lammers Cody McNerney Christian Nassif Olivia Neidigh Cayden Nesmith Sydni Phu Lucie Ramser Austin Schwartz Avasar Sheth Adam Winter Nicole Withrow

national latin exam middle school results

Congratulations to the following 7th and 8th graders, and to their teachers, Mr. John Leddy and Mrs. Virginia Kehoe, for their stellar performance on the National Latin Exam!

Latin I

introduction to Latin

Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude: Maeve Ashbrook, Celia Babst,

Ribbon & Certificate of Achievement: Ashley

Bajaj, Zoe Corrigan, Ashlyn Driskell, Josh Fernandes, Mackenzie Kemnitz, Sophia Kemp, Katie King, Conor Reid-Tedesco, Abigail Wagle Certificate of Achievement: Sydney Beyer, Vasuma Chaparala, Lauren Conrad, Rose Cunningham, Sydney Lair, Kristen Leiker, Claire Lieb, Zach Reddy, Katherine Vu, Houston Weimar

Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude, Perfect Score: Esther Beren, Brenden Schwartz

Kathryn Bunting, Christopher Dailey, Gabrielle Dobbs, Natalie Freed, Ender Graham, Thompson Knuth, Christelle Nassif, Emma Parkhurst Silver Medal, Maxima Cum Laude: Lakelin Conrad, Lauren Cusick-Wetta, Grant Henry, Joey Le, Ian Reddy Magna Cum Laude: Paymon Behzadpour, William DeVore, Nick Dupont, Tiffany Ruan, Sabrina White Cum Laude: Victor Arana, Jack Bendell, Riley Dick, Zane Issa, Laura Kingrey, Christian Nassif, Austin Schwartz, Avasar Sheth 27

Upper School

HIGH HONOR ROLL 10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

Matthew Bajaj Jewell Bolden Sutton Carder Conner Caughlin Nikolas Chapas Taylor Cusick Adam Davies Nicholas DuBois Kevin Edwards Easton Ewy Jake Flamini Austin Gartner Hunter Glass Jana Heady Lauren Johnson Morgan Keltner Ellen Mines Gracie Moore Connor Oehmke Matthew Regehr Cooper Root Riley Sanders Benjamin Saph Cole Schwartz Grant Smith Colton Sorlie Mitch Squires Emily Sutherland Christina Walker

Levi Aldag Umama Ali Leen Bakdash Allison Brown Cameron Christian Lillian Clark Vaughn Craddock Shreeya Dalla Connor Devlin Kathrine Do Caroline Engel Jenna Farhat Noor Farhoud Michael Holden Elizabeth Lammers Livia Le Allie Lindwall William Locke Ally Lowden Kevin Mattar Hannah Osland Alexandrea Payne Hasan Raffi Emily Ramsey Kendall Reed Megan Robertson Addison Root Emma Schmaltz Sophie Shawver Bryanna Stocker Grace Taylor

Sanjidah Ahmed Ahmed Alshamary Talah Bakdash Samuel Beren Sophie Blackburn Jack Copher Caroline Crosby Corbett De Giacomo Essence Dickinson Trenton Edwards Trevor Flamini Elizabeth Frank Caroline Go Karam Hamada Sarah Heady Michael Hoeckel Parth Khare Grace Kohn Jiaxin Lu Kara Maloney Mark Meyer James O'Neill Gustaf Ostblom Brittany Paschal Christy Peterson Richard Sun Alisa Weatherman Jaques Williams II Katelynn Wilson

Sara Ayesh Jacob Barrett Abigail Boyd Seth Carder Agnes Corrigan Shiv Dalla Austin Daniels Brodey Dick Rachel Fernandes Abbey Gluck Katherine Holden Madeline Janzen Kaylea Knappenberger Carolyn Lewelling Abigail Louis Jennifer Mattar Ann McGuire Ayesha Mohomed Michelle Moon Max Moxley Travis Osland Meagan Richardson Landon Root David Scheffer Zachary Schmaltz Duy Quang Van Micah Watson Caleb Wren

upper school

honor council

9th grade

Congratulations to the following Upper School students who have been elected to serve on the 2014-2015 Honor Council: Ahmed Alshamary – Student Chair Caroline Crosby – Senior Representative Sean Sullivan – Junior Representative Gracie Moore – Sophomore Representative Brenden Schwartz – Freshman Representative In addition to developing students' minds and bodies, Wichita Collegiate School is responsible for developing character, social responsibility, and strong morals. To that end, the Upper School asks all Collegiate students to adhere to the Honor Code, which simply states, "As a member of the Wichita Collegiate School community, I will uphold the values of honesty and integrity, and I pledge that I will not lie, cheat, steal, or plagiarize." Consisting of both students and adults, the Collegiate Honor Council exists to demonstrate and ensure that honor and integrity are fundamental principles of our school. The primary role of the Honor Council is educative, and a secondary role is to recommend consequences to the Head of Upper School. The Head of Upper School has sole discretion in determining how an Honor violation will be addressed.

Upper School

HONOR ROLL

9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

Rafay Ali Keandre Ashley Alexandria Bayless Kenneth Bradburn Elijah Bradley Nicholas Budzyn Zoe Carageannis Sarah Cody John Egan Samantha Estivo Mac Foley Conner Gartner Savannah Keezer Jad Hourani Kirby Krumsick Peter Larsen Max Murati Anthony Oyama Kayley Pitman John Powell Elizabeth Schlatter Riley Sherwood Cody St. Germain

Trey Bridwell Madeline DeVore Caleb Egan Austin Freed Justus Gaphardt Bryan Haist Emilee Janicke Samuel Lair Livia Le Andrew Murphy Shea Murphy Jacob Newlin Tyla Palmer Jacob Pfeiffer DaMare Simms Jalen Skar Sean Sullivan Austin Waddell Katherine Wetta Arielle Wood

Camron Chugg Julia Dellnas Amena Elamin Gabrielle Estivo Allyce Harrison Azim Kamalulrahim Bon Ku Ian Mallard Jaya Mantovani Mark Meyer Mathew Munoz-Morales Caleb Nesmith Judy Obat Riley Parks Kara Patton Trent Pirner Madison Reid-Tedesco Andrew Steele

Aaron Brake Devin Clark Aaron Clothier Jamie Dimmitt Ryan Emmitt Kane Greenleaf Julia Gurney Lauren Hutchinson Eugene Isaac IV Diana Kim Jack Naron Rowan Pendergraft Brooke Weber Brooke Withrow

Pictured, left: Carolyn Lewelling, National Merit Finalist Micah Watson, National Achievement Finalist and Abby Louis, National Merit Finalist

National Foreign

language exams

ach year, Latin, Spanish, and French students at Wichita Collegiate participate in the National Language Exams. Once again, they performed admirably! Kudos to their teachers: Mrs. Kehoe, Mrs. White, Mr. Trinchet, and Dr. Church. And congratulations to the following students on their outstanding scores!

Pictured, right: Fay Family FrenchAward winners Megan Robertson (Level II), Gracie Moore (Level I), Dr. Peggy Church, Micah Watson (Level IV), and Christy Peterson (Level III).

LATIN II Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude: Lauren Johnson, Cole Schwartz Silver Medal, Maxima Cum Laude: Jana Heady, Ellen Mines Magna Cum Laude: Conner Gartner LATIN III Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude: Leen Bakdash, Allie Lindwall, Emma Schmaltz, Grace Taylor Silver Medal, Maxima Cum Laude: Lillian Clark, Michael Holden, Hasan Raffi Magna Cum Laude: Kathrine Do, Austin Freed, Will Locke, Kevin Mattar, Emily Ramsey Cum Laude: Kendall Reed LATIN IV, POETRY Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude: Sarah Heady*, Alisa Weatherman* Silver Medal, Maxima Cum Laude: Sanjidah Almed, Talah Bakdash Cum Laude: Ian Mallard

* The Maureen O'Donnell Book Award is given to students who have earned four Gold Medals.

FRENCH I Silver Medal: Conner Caughlin (1st in Kansas, 2nd in Nation) Bronze Medal: Grace Moore (2nd in Kansas, 9th in Nation), Kevin Edwards (3rd in Kansas, 10th in Nation), Christina Walker (3rd in Kansas, 10th in Nation) SPANISH II Silver Certificate: Shreeva Dalla, Connor Devlin, Ally Lowden Certificat dethréussite: Brittany Bronze Certificate: Jenna Farhat, Addison Root, Bryanna Paschal (13 in Kansas), Gabrielle Estivo (15th in Kansas) Stocker, Allison Brown SPANISH I Gold Certificate: Sarah Heady, Jana Heady, Riley Sanders Bronze Certificate: Austin Gartner, Hunter Glass, Connor Oehmke, Cooper Root, Jack Squires Honorable Mention: Matthew Bajaj, Jewell Bolden, Sutton Carder, Nicholas Dubois, Peter Larsen, Anthony Oyama, Matthew Regehr, Grant Smith

Honorable Mention: Levi Aldag, Umama Ali, Vaughn Craddock, Madeline DeVore, Emilee Janicke, Hannah Osland, Alex Payne

SPANISH III Silver Certificate: Jaya Mantovani, Gustaf Ostblom Bronze Certificate: Corbett DeGiacomo, Trent Edwards, Trevor Flamini, Michael Hoeckel, Grace Kohn Honorable Mention: Essence Dickinson, Ellie Frank, Caroline Go, Parth Khare, Caleb Naismith, Riley Parks, Jaques Williams SPANISH IV Bronze Certificate: Ann McGuire Honorable Mention: Sara Ayesh, Brodey Dick, Kaylea Knappenberger, Meagan Richardson

FRENCH II Bronze Medal: Adam Davies (1st in Kansas, 7th in Nation) Certificat d’honneur: Megan Robertson (5th in Kansas) Certificat de réussite: Noor Farhoud (6th in Kansas), Heba Alshamary (14th in Kansas) FRENCH III Certificat de réussite: Ahmed Alshamary (7th in Kansas) FRENCH IV Certificat de réussite: Micah Watson (7th in Kansas)

The Class of

2014

GRADUATES & THEIR HONORS Sara Nicole Ayesh Summa Cum Laude

William Thomm Baltzer Jacob Joseph Barrett

Austin Scott Daniels Rhichik Das Brodey Turner Dick Cum Laude

Diana Mijung Kim Cum Laude

Kaylea Dawn Knappenberger Magna Cum Laude

Carolyn Diane Lewelling

Summa Cum Laude National Merit Commended

Jamie Lynn Dimmitt

Matthew Russell Bloom

Sarah Elizabeth Dorsett

Summa Cum Laude National Merit Finalist

Abigail McKenzie Boyd

Ryan John Emmitt

Abigail Marie Louis

Summa Cum Laude

Rachel Christina Fernandes

Robert Hall Braithwaite IV

Magna Cum Laude

Aaron Daniel Brake

Davis Hillard Gibson

Seth Leander Carder

Abbey Nicole Gluck

Summa Cum Laude

Cum Laude

Ryan Matthew Carlson

Kane Christopher Greenleaf

Devin W Clark

Julia Gurney

Aaron Scott Clothier Mitchell David Copeland Agnes Willoughby Corrigan

Cum Laude

Katherine Diana Holden Jordan Alysse Hull

Cum Laude

Lauren Marie Hutchinson

Madison Ashley Daley

Eugene Isaac IV

Shiv Dalla

Summa Cum Laude National Merit Commended

Cum Laude

Madeline Rayne Janzen Cum Laude

Eric Park Kelly

Summa Cum Laude National Merit Finalist

Ayesha Mohamed Nizar Mahomed Magna Cum Laude

Jennifer B. Mattar

Elizabeth DeCoursey Regan Meagan Hollister Richardson Summa Cum Laude

Clayton Lee Roby Landon Scott Root Magna Cum Laude

David Russell Scheffer Magna Cum Laude

Zachary Richard Schmaltz Magna Cum Laude

Matthew Steven Sorlie Duy Quang Van

Summa Cum Laude

Ann Elizabeth McGuire

Bret Michael Waddell

Summa Cum Laude National Merit Commended

Micah Ariel Watson

Seoukyoung (Michelle) Moon Cum Laude

Summa Cum Laude National Merit Commended National Achievement Finalist

Max Carlton Moxley

Brooke Michelle Weber

Magna Cum Laude

Jack Louis Naron Travis John Osland Summa Cum Laude

Rowan Michael Pendergraft Ashlee Rae Ramos

Megan Michele Wheeler Brooke Shelby Withrow Caleb Daniel Wren Summa Cum Laude

Members of the Class of 2014 were admitted to the following colleges and universities, and garnered over $5 million in offers of merit-based scholarships. American University University of Arizona University of Arkansas Baylor University University of Birmingham (UK) Boston College Boston University Bristow Academy Brown University Butler County Community College Clemson University University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Columbia College in Chicago University of Connecticut Creighton University University of Denver DePaul University Drury University Duke University Elon University Emporia State University Fordham University Friends University Furman University Georgetown University 32

High Point University Howard University University of Idaho James Madison University Kansas State University University of Kansas University of Kentucky Marquette University University of Maryland at College Park University of Massachusetts at Amherst McPherson College University of Miami University of Minnesota at Twin Cities University of Mississippi Missouri University of Science and Technology University of Missouri at Kansas City University of Nebraska at Lincoln New College of Florida University of New Hampshire Newman University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina State University Northeastern University Northern Illinois University University of Notre Dame Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma State University

University of Oklahoma Oregon Institute of Technology University of Pennsylvania Pepperdine University Purdue University Rice University University of San Diego Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design Southern Methodist University University of St. Thomas Texas Christian University University of Tulsa Valparaiso University Vanderbilt University Vassar College University of Vermont University of Virginia Washburn University of Topeka Washington University in St. Louis University of Washington Wichita State University William Jewell College University of Wyoming Yale University

he talent of our students never ceases to amaze those who have the chance to see them perform. Having the opportunity to perform locally, regionally, and even nationally, our musicians and vocalists represented our school proudly, shining brightly in all of their endeavors. Through an intense live audition process, several Wichita Collegiate students were selected to the Kansas Music Educator’s Association South-Central District 1234A Honor Jazz Band, Honor Band, and Honor Choir. For the Honor Jazz Band, Aaron Brake was selected on trumpet, Vaughn Craddock was selected on drumset, and Jules White was selected on bass guitar. Selected for the Honor Band were Vaughn Craddock (percussion), Austin Daniels (bass clarinet), Lauren Johnson (clarinet), and Parth Khare (trombone). Joining these musicians were District Honor Choir members Ian Mallard, Kara Patton, and Jennifer Mattar.

The Madrigals perform.

Party for all of the band members who had been invited to perform. The celebration was capped off watching a fireworks display over the Mississippi River. What a great opportunity for our band and their families!

FINE ARTS

Wichita Collegiate musicians shined at this year’s Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival. Students were adjudicated and given a rating on a I-IV scale (I – Outstanding Performance, II – Excellent Performance, III – Average Performance, IV – Ineffective Performance). The following soloists received a I Rating on their performance and moved on to the 3A State Solo and Ensemble Festival: Christy Petersen – Violin Solo; Lauren Johnson – Clarinet Solo; Vaughn Craddock – Vibraphone Solo; Parth Khare Over the holiday break, our Marching – Trombone Solo; Nicholas Chowdhury – Quints Solo; and Kara Spartans were invited New Orleans to play during halftime of the Sugar Bowl. In Patton – Vocal Solo. The following ensembles also received a I Rating and joined the above soloists at the State competition: addition to many practices, the band was Percussion Ensemble (Levi Aldag, Nicholas Chowdhury, Vaughn able to tour the French Quarter, perform in Jackson Square, go on a swamp tour, lis- Craddock, Ryan Emmitt, Diana Kim, Hannah Osland, Emma ten to a performance at Preservation Hall, Schmaltz, Harris Sun); Saxophone Trio (Richard Sun, Austin Gartner, John Powell); and Mallet Ensemble (Vaughn Cradexplore the Audubon Aquarium of the dock, Nicholas Chowdhury, Diana Kim, Hannah Osland, Emma Americas, visit Mardi Gras World where Schmaltz, Richard Sun). The following small ensembles received many of the floats are made for Mardi Gras, take a riverboat cruise on the Mighty a II Rating for their excellent performance: Woodwind Trio (Ann McGuire, Bon Kyeung Ku, Lauren Johnson) and Low Brass Mississippi, listen to the band Imagine Quartet (Rob Braithwaite, Conner Gartner, Karam Hamada, Jules Dragons perform before the game, and attend a special New Year's Eve Mardi Gras White). Congratulations!

The Marching Spartans at the Sugar Bowl.

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Pictured, clockwise: 1) The cast of Jungle Book, Jr. 2) The cast of The Wiz. 3) Carolyn Lewelling and Jack Naron in Anything Goes. 4) Sarah Chugg performs as Glinda in The Wiz.

rom our youngest performers to our most seasoned entertainers, one thing is clear: Spartans love the stage. Once again, our talented actors and actresses created many memorable moments for attentive audiences throughout the year. Whether they “eased on down the road” or were “misbehavin’”, Wichita Collegiate students captured the attention—and hearts—of all lucky enough to see their brilliant performances. Several of our drama students took part in the 24-hour play produced on Saturday, September 14, at the William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College. They were among students from nine high schools from more than a 100-mile radius who participated. Micah Watson was one of the writers; Kevin Edwards, Conner Caughlin, Taylor Cusick, and Gracie Moore were assistant directors and technicians; and Trent Edwards, Shea Murphy, Mathew Munoz-Morales, James O'Neill, Maddie DeVore, and Elizabeth Lammers

were actors. Drama teacher, Dr. Jim Lewis, reported that the play was an exciting and productive experience for the students adding, "Micah Watson's play 'Telephone Wires' (which she wrote between 11:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.) was considered by all to be the highlight of the weekend, and all of the WCS actors and assistant directors and techies earned plaudits!" In October, the 7th and 8th grade presented John Lennon and Me, an uproarious play about life, death, power, and first boyfriends. Star, a Hollywood wanna-be, is the ultimate Beatles fan, but her dreams have been stunted by cystic fibrosis. Her imagination is all she has to help her get through long stays in the hospital until one day a new girl, Star's opposite, arrives. All those involved with the production brought this endearing play to life for audiences. In November WCS audiences were treated to one of our most enduring traditions: the Freshman Dinner Theater. This year’s musical, Anything Goes, featured the talents of Meagan Richardson, Austin Daniels, Jack Naron, Kaylea Knappenberger, Carolyn Lewelling, and the entire cast. All involved should be proud of the Dinner Theater’s rousing success. In the spring, the 7th and 8th graders transported everyone to the magical world of The Wiz. Starting in Kansas with her dear Toto (Murphy Garton), Dorothy (Tiffany Ruan) took us via tornado to the Emerald City to meet the Wiz (Will Lammers). On the way she encountered the kind but wacky Addaperle (Christelle Nassif), the mean and ruthless Evilene (Ashlyn Driskell), and the wise and serene Glinda (Sarah Chugg). Everyone had fun watching the antics of the Scarecrow (David Horsch), the smooth talking Tin Man (Gabe Fisher), and the cowardly Lion (Victor Arana).

Scholastic Art Awards

ompeting in several different areas, including photography, drawing, digital art, and stained glass, Collegiate students were acknowledged for their work at the Scholastic Art Awards. Several Spartans were even recognized with the top award, the Gold Key Award.

Gold Key awards Jordan Hull Talah Bakdash Gustaf Ostblom Elizabeth Regan Rhichik Das

Silver Key awards Jordan Hull Lauren Hutchinson Elizabeth Regan Katherine Holden Talah Bakdash Matthew Regehr Azim Kamalulrahim Trent Pirner Ben Saph Sophie Shawver

Honorable Mention Jordan Hull Julia Delinas Jana Heady Kamille Barragree Katherine Holden Noor Farhoud Talah Bakdash Ellie Frank Jenna Farhat Lauren Hutchinson Savannah Keezer Mathew Munoz-Morales

Pictured, below: Photograph by Talah Bakdash.

The 4th grade’s eight-week preparation and hard work paid off with their stunning performance of the musical The Jungle Book. The 4th grade held three performances on March 12th and 13th in the Galichia Auditorium. Bravo to Mowgli, Baloo, and the entire cast! 35

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ATHLETICS

he Wichita Collegiate athletic teams continued to compete at a high level in their respective leagues, but what impressed coaches the most about this past year was our student athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; continued pursuit of excellence through hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Multiple teams competed in championship games and competitions, making 20132014 another banner year.

MS Football This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Middle School football teams took giant steps forward. Led by the 8th grade's 5-2 record in a very competitive and strong league, this class improved in every area from the previous year by hard work and determination in the off season. Eighth graders Cody McNerney, Grant Deiter, William DeVore, and Mac Copeland led the team to a WCS record tying number of wins in the Catholic Schools Activity League. The 7th grade began this season with 15 players and struggled out of the gate to compete in a very strong league. Led by Gabe Fisher, Kaden Ramos, Brayden Phipps, Sam Majors, Paxton Mears, and Max Wheeler the team came together and showed great promise for the future. Continuing to improve at every practice and in every game, their desire to succeed showed and will lead to future victories. Congratulations on a great season!

MS Girls Tennis The WCS MS Girls Tennis team had an amazing season this year, going undefeated in all duals and tourneys! The 16 girls were a nice mix of 7th and 8th graders. All the girls had great attitudes and worked very hard. Coach Hawley felt this was one of his best teams in recent years!

MS Volleyball Both the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams this year had a strong competitive season. The 7th grade team ended their regular season with a record of 7-3, while the 8th grade team had a regular season record of 6-4. Both teams showed continual progress as they prepared for their post-season tournaments. The 7th grade team had an impressive showing at their tournament, playing their best volleyball of the season in their final match. The 8th grade team had a memorable run in their tournament all the way to the championship game. In their final night of tournament play, these athletes played over 3 straight hours of intense volleyball, coming up just short of taking home the championship trophy. Throughout the season, these players showed a fierce will to win that will undoubtedly contribute to great success in the future.

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Pictured, clockwise: 1) Coach Skar talks strategy with the Middle School Cross Country team. 2) The Middle School Girls Tennis Team. 3) The Middle School Football Team. 4) Middle School Girls Basketball players fight for a loose ball. 1) Middle School Volleyball players take the court for the League Championship game.

MS Boys Basketball

MS Track

The 8 Grade Boys’ Basketball Gold team finished their season with an overall record of 5-10. While that may not seem like a great record, almost all games, both games won and lost, were games decided in the second half. The team only struggled to compete with three teams, all of whom could have competed well in the Upper Division. In our regular season the team finished with a record of 4-6. Two games in particular stood out during our season—those were games won against Resurrection and SEAS. Both games were close, hard-fought games that came down to the final seconds, with the team pulling out victories in both.

The 2014 Middle School track teams won two of six possible championships in the CSAL. The 7th grade girls completed a fabulous season winning their division by six points. It was quite an accomplishment, since they did it with only four girls, referred to by Coach Funke as the fantastic four. The 8th grade boys also earned a team championship with their third consecutive league championship, while the 8th grade girls were runner-up for the league championships.

The 8th Grade Boys’ Blue team finished with a record of 11-7. The team finished 3rd in the regular season, holiday tournament, and post-season tournament. Six of the seven losses were to two teams: SEAS and St Francis. This team worked very hard, both individually and collectively. It was a challenging year that had some adversity, but these young men showed a lot of grit and determination. The highlight of the season was their victory against an outstanding team from St. Francis, whose only regular season loss was to the Spartans.

MS Girls Basketball This season the Middle School girls basketball program saw one of its largest rosters in years. Twenty 7th and 8th graders made a commitment to come to the gym every day, to work hard, and to play hard. We started the season with a mix of veteran, experienced players along with players new to competitive basketball. Thanks in large part to the leadership of our returning 8th graders, by the end season, every teammate was playing at a higher, more competitive level than they ever had before. Our 7th grade team started the season with a lot to prove. As one if the least experienced teams in the league, they started the season off a bit shaky. Gaining valuable experience from the holiday tournament in December, they were able to continually build off each previous game. As a result, they were hands down the most improved team in the league. The returning players on the 8th grade team were coming off a very successful 7th grade season and were eager to prove themselves in a new league. Aided by new team members to round out their roster, this team ended the season strong, competing in the championship game in the post-season tournament, where they ended up taking home second place.

MS Boys Tennis The Collegiate Middle School boys had an outstanding tennis season in 2014! They went undefeated in dual play, and finished third at the 16 team Ark City Invite. The boys also finished 2nd at the Salina Lakewood Classic.

For the 6th grade girls, Sallie Lair placed 3rd in the 200, 2nd in the 75 hurdles, and was the league champion in the 400 dash. The 2x200 relay team of Sophie Solomon, Kristina Young, Vanessa Sickmon, and Grace Mindt earned the silver medal. For the 6th grade boys, Brooks White finished 3rd in the 800. The 4x200 relay team consisting of Ryan Edwards, Eli Graham, Rory Neish, and drew Majors placed 2nd. For the 7th grade girls, Maddie Reed won gold in the 100 and 200. She also placed 2nd in the long jump. Lauren Conrad took 1st in the 1600 and 2nd in the 800. Mia Estivo earned the silver medal in the 100 hurdles, and Riley Ruffin won gold in the long jump and silver in the high jump. The girls also placed 2nd in the 800 medley relay. The 7th grade boys had a hard-luck season as only two competitors were able to compete at the league championships. The 8th girls were edged out of the championship by only 5 points. Esther Beren set her personal record finishing 2nd in both the high jump and 200. Emma Parkhurst was league champ in the high jump, while Sarah Chugg won the long jump. Natalie Freed placed 3rd in both the shot put and discus. The 800 relay team of Surika Dennill, Kat Bunting, Nicole Withrow, and Esther Beren won the gold, and the 400 relay team consisting of Sarah Chugg, Kat Bunting, Nicole Withrow, and Esther Beren also won gold. Sarah Chugg, Kat Bunting, Natalie Freed, and Esther Beren finished 2nd in the 800 medley relay. The 8th grade boys completed their three-year champion run, winning again despite losing two of the league’s top sprinters to injury. Lakelin Conrad and Grant Henry provided a huge lift by finishing 1st and 2nd in the 1600 and 1st and 4th in the 800. Lakelin set the CSAL record time with a 4:46 run. David Horsch provided a 3rd place finish in the pole vault, and Will DeVore earned a silver medal in the 110 hurdles. Ian Reddy ran his way to silver in the 400 and placed 4th in the 110 hurdles. Our 4x200 relay and 800 medley relay teams were league champions. They consisted of Ender Graham, Joey Le, Christian Nassif, and Brenden Schwartz in the 800 relay and Christian Nasif, Will DeVore, Austin Schwartz, and Ian Reddy in the 800 medley. Christian Nassif, Will DeVore, Austin Schwartz, and Paymon Behzadpour finished 2nd in the 400 relay. The school records set by this year’s team include David Horsch in the pole vault and Lakelin Conrad in the 1600. Great work Tracksters! ... continued on page 40

US Football The 2013 Spartan Football team finished the year with a 6-4 overall record. The 4-1 record in league play was good for a 2nd place finish in the AVCTL Division IV. The Spartans were District Champions. Many of the team members received All League recognition. Mitch Copeland, Seth Carder, and Landon Root all received All State recognition. Congrats on a successful season!

US Girls Tennis The Spartan Girls Tennis team had another banner year, placing 1st in the AVCTL III/IV, winning Regionals by 24 points, and taking home the 321A State trophy. Brooke Withrow placed 1st in singles for the third year in a row, while Hannah Osland and Allie Lindwall were crowned State Doubles Champions.

US Volleyball During the 2013 season, the Collegiate Varsity Volleyball team finished with a record of 10-27, but more importantly, they won the first round of Sub-State competition for the first time in years. The squad was lead by seniors Abbey Gluck, Jordan Hull, Brooke Weber, and Megan Wheeler. Captains Weber and Wheeler earned All League Honorable Mention honors and sophomore Captain Addison Root was named an All League First Team selection as the only underclassman to make the First Team squad. Root returns as a junior this season to lead an eager group of athletes who have been putting in tons of work in the new weight room this off-season.

US Girls Basketball The Wichita Collegiate Lady Spartans continued to take improving steps to an unforgettable season with their final game ending in the 3A Eureka Sub-State Championship. This squad was led by seniors Jordan Hull and Michelle Moon, with 10 sophomores and 2 freshmen rounding out the roster. The seniors were key in leading this young squad to the Sub-State Championship game, building upon a tradition of success for the girls basketball program. Freshman Jewell Bolden made a huge impact for the team with her quickness and scrappy ability, giving the team a bright future ahead! The sophomore class played key roles in practice and the games, displaying their ability to lead and bring this team a winning attitude. The coaches are nothing but excited to see where this class will take us for 2014-2015. With no seniors entering the 2014-2015 season, we

brooke withrow signs

with the university of oklahoma In the fall, Brooke Withrow signed with the University of Oklahoma to play for the Women's Tennis Team. Best of luck to the latest Spartan to compete at the NCAA Division I level!

expect the incoming Junior class to lead this team to a successful year!

US Boys Basketball You know you are a part of a program that has won a lot of games and hung some banners when you expect a basketball team with eight sophomores, two juniors, and three seniors to take home a State Championship. After a lot of tinkering, adjusting, and fine-tuning over five months, sixty-nine practices, and twenty-four games, the Boys’ Basketball team had a legitimate opportunity to be just that: State Champions. Though the team wasn’t able to quite go the distance, they came very close, winning Sub-State and making a bid to the State tournament. Congratulations to the entire team, particularly seniors Brodey, Landon, and Max, on a great season!

US Boys Swimming Despite small numbers, the Wichita Collegiate Boys’ Swimming team had some impressive performances and finishes this season. The team was led by seniors Jake Barrett and Jack Naron and junior Trent Pirner. The team qualified all three relays for the State championship meet: the 200-yard freestyle relay, the 400-yard freestyle relay, and the 200yard medley relay. (The team won a state medal in each relay last year.) In addition, Barrett qualified in the 100-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke. Naron qualified in the 100-yard breaststroke. Pirner qualified in the 100-yard breaststroke, 200-yard individual medley, and 500-yard freestyle. All three made the medal stand last year with their relay teams and in their individual events. Sophomore Shea Murphy and freshmen Mac Foley and John Powell joined the three at State on the relay teams. Freshman Nicholas Chapas was also on the team.

US Boys Bowling The Boys’ Bowling team faced early challenges, needing to replace All-State performer Jack Stewart, now with the Wichita State Shockers bowling team, and Max Moxley, who decided to return to the basketball court. Fortunately, seniors Austin Daniels ... continued on page 42

Pictured, clockwise: 1) 3A Girls State Tennis Championship Team. 2) Members of the Boys and Girls Bowling teams. 3) The 2013 WCS Volleyball Team. 4) Running back Jaques Williams stretches for the reception. 5) Boys Basketball Sub-State Champions.

Pictured, clockwise: 1) Relay Runner Devin Clark. 2) Jewell Bolden edges out the competition. 3) The 3A State Boys Golf Champions. 4) Jaques Williams sprints to the finish line.

(Captain), Matt Bloom, Rob Braithwaite, and Will Baltzer returned along with junior Michael Park and freshman Mitch Squires. New assistant coach, Will Barnes, former Captain of the Shocker National Champions, provided the varsity bowlers some new ways to approach their game. This group had an excellent season finishing 2nd at the Division IV AVCTL tournament. Rolling the highest number of 200+ games for a season, this team is one of the best in the history of the nine-year program. The team had a 3-1 league record, with their only loss to champion Circle.

US Girls Bowling Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bowling team newcomers Ashlee Ramos, Meme Wheeler, and Sara Ayesh joined seniors Maddie Janzen, Brooke Weber, and Izzy Regan (Captain). The girls improved in many phases of their game and competed all season. They finished 4th in the AVCTL Division IV tournament, and Meme Wheeler rolled a 209 in her second game at Regionals barely missing a trip to State.

US Girls Soccer The 2013-2014 Girls Soccer team finished with a 4-3-2 record, placing 4 out of 12 teams in the Northwest High Tournament! This year we had our first two recorded "hat tricks" (3 goals in a single game): one for Greer Cody (freshman) and one for Meagan Richardson (senior). This squad was led by team co-captains Meagan Richardson and Maddie Reid-Tedesco. With their th

leadership and guidance, this team broke a WCS girls soccer record: most goals in a game (8-0 vs. Wichita Southeast High). This team had a total of 22 girls participate, and next year we will be part of the AVCTL with a Junior Varsity and Varsity team!

US Baseball The Spartan baseball team finished 2nd in AVCTL Division IV with an overall record of 12-10. The Spartans ended their season with a 2-1 loss in the semifinals of the regional tournament. Max Moxley and Landon Root were awarded All State Class 3A honors, along with a host of other players receiving 1st and 2nd team All League honors. Max Moxley was named League MVP. Congratulations on a great season!

US Boys Tennis The WCS men's tennis team had an outstanding high school season, winning the Tournament of Champions, the AVCTL III/IV title, the regional title, and finished as the 321A State runner ups! Travis Osland and Max Moxley claimed the doubles crown , and Easton Ewy finished 3rd in singles.

Congratulations to the following Spartans for their All-State accolades!

ALL-STATE RECOGNITION

Football, Class 4A, First Team Offense: Senior Landon Root (QB) Football, Class 4A, First Team Defense: Senior Mitch Copeland (Line) Football, Class 4A, Honorable Mention Offense: Seniors Bret Waddell (End), Mitch Copeland (Line), Seth Carder (RB), Max Moxley (Kicker), and Junior Kyler Ehm (Line) Football, Class 4A, Honorable Mention Defense: Senior Seth Carder (LB) and Junior Kyler Ehm (Line) Boys' Basketball, Class 3A, Honorable Mention: Senior Brody Dick and Sophomores Cameron Christian and Austin Waddell Girls' Basketball, Class 3A, Honorable Mention: Freshman Jewell Bolden and Sophomore Addison Root Baseball, Class 3A: Seniors Max Moxley and Landon Root

US Boys Golf Congratulations to the Spartan Boys Golf team and Coach Kevin Reed for winning the 18th State Championship in WCS history, and the first in Class 3A since 2011. Collegiate took first with a score of 302, which was 15 strokes under Hesston. Ian Trebilcock had the lowest score with a 71. Camron Chugg was 3rd with a 72, Jack Larsen was 12th with a 78, and Kendall Reed was 16th with an 81. Peter Larsen rounded out the team.

US Track The Boys’ Track team won a Regional title for only the second time in school history. The last championship came in 2004. This boy’s team also brought home team championships in 5 meets and a runner-up in two others. Fourteen athletes qualified for both the Regional and State meets for the girls’ and boys’ teams. On the girls’ team, Freshman Jewell Bolden won Regional and State Championships in both the 100 hurdles and long jump, setting school records in both events. She also placed 2nd in the 200 at Regionals and 5th at the State meet. The 400 relay team, comprised of Essence Dickinson, Nia Tolbert, Carson Meares, and Jewell Bolden, placed 4th at Regionals and 7th at the State meet, setting a new 400 relay school record in the process.

For the boys, Regional champs included Jacob Newlin in the high jump and 400, Kyler Ehm in the shot put and discus, and Jaques Williams in the 100, who also set a new school record. The 4x100 team consisting of Levi Aldag, DaMare Simms, Devin Clark, and Jaques Williams were also Regional champs. Others placing in the top four and qualifying for State were Jake Barrett placing 2nd in 400 and 110 hurdles, Devin Clark placing 3rd in the 200, DaMare Simms placing 4th in the 100, Seth Carder placing 2nd in the shot put, and Will Locke placing 4th in the javelin. The 1600 relay team consisting of DaMare Simms, Jake Barrett, Devin Clark, and Jacob Newlin placed 2nd. In the State meet, Jaques won the 100, Kyler placed 4th in the discus and 6th in the shot put, Jacob Barrett placed 7th in the 110 high hurdles, Jacob Newlin was 7th in the 400 dash, Will Locke placed 7th in the javelin, and the 400 relay finished 3rd. The last race of the season for the Spartans was the 1600 relay, and it was one to remember. They didn’t win, but they displayed a competitive spirit that would make all of us proud. They were beaten by .46 seconds. Coming into the race, they were seeded 6th, qualified 3rd, and finished 2nd. The way in which they competed as an underdog was one of the best that Coach Funke has seen in his 20 + years of coaching track. Overall, the girls finished in 9th place at State, and the boys were a solid 6th place. Thanks to all the athletes and parents for a great season! 43

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FACULTY & STAFF

hen Collegiate parents discuss the reasons why they love our school, the excellence of our faculty and staff is always at the top of their list. Anyone who visits WCS soon realizes that our faculty and staff are never content to settle for status quo. They are constantly improving upon lesson plans, finding innovative methods of teaching, and taking advantage of professional development opportunities to expand upon their area of expertise. This quest for continuous improvement is evident in the classrooms but also on display when faculty and staff gather annually to recognize the accomplishments and efforts of their colleagues. We hope that you will enjoy reading about their accomplishments, the new ideas they tried this year, the milestones they have achieved, and some special awards they have earned. Establishing an atmosphere in which students can thrive is essential to the mission of our school. At the heart of this endeavor is our faculty, who work tirelessly to create an ideal learning environment with their positive spirits and uncompromising commitment to excellence. To recognize individuals who go above and beyond in these categories, we take time to acknowledge those faculty and staff members that most strongly contribute to a “Culture of Kindness” and “Culture of Excellence”. Those individuals honored for their kind, caring attitude and demeanor were Becky O’Hearn, Cindy Honton, Kristy Hoffman, Amy Reisner, and Peggy Church. This year the “Culture of Excellence” honorees, those faculty and staff who consistently perform their jobs with excellence in everything they do, were Kevin Reed for stepping in to coach not one but two basketball teams this year and Troy Black, Nick Cusick, and Mike Gehrer for their indefatigable efforts in completing the Lattner Center.

In order to continue our pursuit of excellence as a school, it is crucial that our faculty and staff continue to pursue inventive methods of education. Pathfinder Awards are presented to faculty and staff members who have implemented innovative ideas or programs. Recognized for their extensive support with learning plans and strategies to support learning differences in students were Jennifer Hearne, Lori Primm, Jena Simms, Renee Shofner, Shirley Meissner, Sharon Marie Clark, and Phyllis Placzek. Members of the Early Childhood and Lower School staffs also honored for their contributions included Kathy Wagner for the Friday the 13th obstacle course, the pajama run for Polo, and fit to learn activities; Cathy Gray for leading the vision for a new outdoor play space and incorporating physical activity in her classroom; and Belinda Mould, LouAnne Sorensen, and Cindy Davis for reimagining the Wax Museum presentation. Recognized for their continued efforts to build a healthy Middle School community were Lynn DeVries, Martha Leaf, Carol Pavetto, Suzanne Schwarz, Cindy Koepsel, Scott Hawley, Joyann Brake, and Corene ... continued on page 46

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Pictured, left to right: 1) Culture of Excellence Award winners Mike Gehrer and Troy Black. 2) Pathfinder Award honorees Joe Gehrer, Suzanne Schwarz, Jamie Kennedy, and Lynn DeVries. 3) Pathfinder Award winners Shirley Meissner, Sharon Marie Clark,and Phyllis Placzek. Pictured above, clockwise: 1) Amy Reisner, Amy Dokken, and Amy Cunningham. 2) Pathfinder Award winners Kevin and Tammy Mykel. 3) Pathfinder Award honorees Suzanne Schwarz, Martha Leaf, Corene Ramser, Cindy Koepsel, Scott Hawley, Joyann Brake, Lynn DeVries, and Carol Pavetto.

nizing, overseeing, and inspiring the Homecoming events that make the week so special for our students; Lisa Schooler, Ashley Barnett, Susan Klingenberg, and Joan Moore, pictured left, for successful fundraising and celebration of our 50th anniversary; Barbara Estivo; Heather Eubank for caring leadership and support in the Lower School; Shirley Meissner for creative teaching ideas and lesson-saving technology support in the classroom; Sherri Newlin for sharing her green thumb to beautify campus during the summer; and Pat Swearingen – for lifting the Lower School art program to a new level and baking the largest birthday cake on the planet! Ramser. Joe Gehrer, Lynn DeVries, Suzanne Schwarz, Brian Finan, and Jamie Kennedy were honored for the use of ePortfolios with students. Other Middle School faculty and staff recognized included Amy Dokken for joints project; Diana Nixon for digital textbook; Destiny Clark for inspiring girls in PE; Brian Finan for his earthquakes and volcanoes project; and Carol Pavetto and Victoria Ruffin for their successful implementation of Lunch Bunch. Upper School faculty acknowledged for their efforts were Gale Farmer for writing the macro in Excel to easily export data from PowerSchool for NWEA testing; Jerry Nixon and Rae Thiel for student textbooks; Shane Phillips for his efforts in increasing cancer awareness; and Tammy Mykel and Kevin Mykel for voice commenting in writing assignments. Barbara Estivo was also recognized for her contributions to the distribution of Middle School musical tickets.

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OUTSIDE RECOGNITION

Outstanding Achievement Awards, given annually to honor outstanding achievement and service to the school, are bestowed upon those faculty and staff whose efforts have raised the bar for Wichita Collegiate. Many of this year’s honorees included retiring faculty and staff: Virgil Giles for the upkeep and care of the Upper School building over the last 22 years; Jane Odenheimer for 17 years of dedicated commitment to service in electronic learning and the planning and implementation of technology at WCS; and Suzanne Mattix for teaching from the heart. This year’s Outstanding Achievement Awards were also given to Janice Crowley for teaching chemistry and chemistry research; Amy Cunningham for orga-

In addition to the recognition we have given our colleagues, several members of our community received outside recognition for their many and varied achievements. Barbara Burcham was named Teacher of the Year by the Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools (KAIRS). Basketball coach Mitch Fiegel reached his 400th victory. Peter DeVries led the Scholars’ Bowl team to a State Championship. And Rodney Wren was elected to the Executive Committee of the Sunflower District of the National Speech and Debate Association (formerly the National Forensics League), quite the achievement considering the other 4 members were all from 6A schools. Congratulations, Barbara, Mitch, Peter, and Rodney! Pictured, right: Coach Fiegel works on defense with his players.

Finally, the highest award given at Wichita Collegiate School is the Proba Te Dignum Award. It specifies the school motto as the standard of excellence – Prove Yourself Worthy. It is not given every year, but is a special tribute when someone has gone above and beyond to overcome an obstacle or to do something truly extraordinary on behalf of the school. This year’s Probe Te Dignum Awards were given to many of the amazing faculty and staff retiring this year who have given Wichita Collegiate their time, talent, and passion for teaching for countless years. Jamie Kennedy was recognized for her consistent excellence and wisdom in teaching and leadership, while Devon Rothwell was acknowledged for her consistent excellence and compassion in teaching and leadership. Laura Madison, Gale Farmer, and Lisa Schriefer were honored for the love, commitment, and excellence shown to families at Collegiate during their illustrious careers. Tom Davis and Joan Moore were recognized for securing the future of WCS through the 50th Anniversary Campaign. And finally, Bunny Hill was recognized for her lifetime commitment to Collegiate. Thank you to all of our faculty and staff for their dedication to our school, mission, students, and families.

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n a blustery, chilly day in May, family and friends, students and faculty from Lower, Middle and Upper school came together on the newly-named Bunny Hill Quad to honor eleven beloved faculty members who were retiring at the end of the school year. Tables were set up that held pictures, newspaper articles, and special memory books about each retiree. Students and friends alike were encouraged to leave a special message in these books. Mr. Davis welcomed Susan Pangrac to recite one of her always-famous Dr. Seuss poems about the eleven retirees and then a member of the faculty or special friend spoke about this awesome group. Doug Yanney spoke about Jane Odenheimer, Shannon Flack spoke about Mary Beth Regan, Dana Hensley spoke about (and got some KU vs. Mizzou humor in) about dear friend Lisa Schrieffer, and Nick Cusick spoke about Virgil Giles. After a quick shower where everyone picked up and quickly resettled in the South Gym, Rae Thiel spoke about Gale Farmer, Laura Cusick spoke about Jamie Kennedy, Chris Ashborok spoke about Laura Madison, Gabby White spoke fondly of Peggy Church, Amy Dokken spoke about Devon Rothwell, and Jenny Paulseen spoke about Suzanne Mattix. Last but not least, Nikhyl Singhal Class of 1990, spoke about his beloved teacher, Bunny Hill and Tom Davis revealed to Bunny the naming of the Quad in her honor. There was not a dry eye in the house as everyone linked arms and sang "Dear Collegiate" with this amazing group of eleven extraordinary faculty members. Pictured: Bunny Hill, Peggy Church, Gale Farmer, Virgil Giles, Jamie Kennedy, Laura Madison, Suzanne Mattix, Jane Oddenheimer, Mary Beth Regan, Devon Rothwell, and Lisa Schriefer. 47

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THE ALUMNI Dear Collegiate Community, It has been a pleasure to serve as the WCS Alumni Board president during this 50th Anniversary year. I had the privilege of working with an extremely talented board, all of whom are strongly committed to the continuing excellence of Wichita Collegiate. The high levels of excellence that the school is always striving for, is made much easier with the help and generosity of so many alumni. Over the course of the year, there were many highlights: - In October, we hosted the 50th Anniversary Homecoming BBQ. Despite the cold weather, the event was fabulous with alumni from five different decades attending in the big tent we set up on the south side of the football stadium. - The same weekend of Homecoming, we held the Annual Golf Tournament. This year’s event was at Crestview Country Club. We had a record number—102—golfers attend! - We continued the tradition of sending care packages to all of the college freshmen before their mid-terms. - In February, we organized and hosted a wonderful Senior Mentor program at Wichita Country Club. Our speakers were Anne Corriston ’76 and Clare Vanderpool ’83. Both speakers provided many words of wisdom to the senior class. - In April, at the 50th Anniversary Gala, David Humphreys ’75 and Clare Vanderpool ’83 received the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. - At graduation, Hamilton Hill ’94 was presented with the annual Randy Storms Alumni Service Award.

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President Jed Bond ’96

Jed Bond presents Headmaster Davis with a check for the Alumni Endowment Fund.

- Finally, as a board and as an alumni community as a whole, we were able to raise over $80,000 for the Alumni Endowment Fund! This endowment fund is critical for sustaining the tuition assistance program, and giving so many worthwhile students the opportunity to enjoy the Collegiate experience that we all have had the privilege of knowing. I am so thankful for all of the support the Alumni Board and community have given during this historic 50th year for our school. It has been a memorable one! I will continue to encourage all alumni to give back what they can so we are able to solidify a prosperous future for WCS. Thank you again to my fellow board members and the development staff at WCS. This year would not have been the success that it has been if it were not for all of you. Sincerely, Jed Bond ’96 2013-2014 Alumni Board President

Class of 2014

CLASS AGENTS

ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS 2013-2014

President Elect Adam Kennedy ’00 Immediate Past President Patrick Ritchie ’02 Board Members Allan Dunne ’91 Morgan Wilson Overman ’96 Phoebe Stokely Hart ’95 Mallory Jones Farha ’01 Shannon Mould Flack ’99 Aeramy Paulseen Porter ’93 Matt Maloney ’94 Brooke Stokely Finan ’92 Peter Onderick ’01 Jess Cornejo ’05 Jeff Boone ’94 Missy Tidwell Stevens ’96 JK Dillehay ’02 Jason Kice ’96 Christina Hourani Shuart ’99 Out-of-Town Representatives Jewell Sparks ’88 Carrie Jablonski ’94 Blaine Schultz ’89 Faculty Representative Jamie Kennedy Former Faculty Representative Sarah Jervis Ex-Officio Tom Davis Bunny Hill Joan Siekes Moore ’84 Lisa Schooler

Every year each class votes for fellow classmates who they feel would be the glue to hold their class together in years to come. The class agents are very important because they serve as a formal link between Collegiate and their class. We ask the class agents to help with the following:

The 2014 Class agents, pictured left, are:

Keep in touch with classmates, providing new information about them to the school whenever possible.

Max Moxley Colorado School of the Mines

Be a contact and source of information for their classmates about the school, especially during reunions and other big events. Participate in fundraising for the Alumni Endowment through phone-athons and annual mailings.

Austin Daniels Wichita State University

Meagan Richardson High Point University in North Carolina 49

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he 14th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament successfully became history on October 21, 2013. It was a milestone event, celebrating Wichita Collegiate’s 50th Anniversary. It was also the first time we held the tournament at Crestview Country Club and was another record fundraising effort with over $22,000 gained for the Alumni Endowment Fund. The weather was beautiful and the turnout was even better.

A record number of alumni, faculty, and WCS friends participated in the event, a total of 102 golfers in all. Momentum is gaining each and every year, and we expect another record-breaking event this year! You may remember Krank Golf Clubs helped sponsor our longest drive contest. We will be returning to the Crestview Country Club venue, while the 12:00 p.m. shotgun start time will be returning as well. Also returning will be the silent auction with a post-event dinner and awards presentation. We are working on adding contests to the event but expect the traditional favorites to be in play again. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and bonding with new ones. Expect nothing less than a great time again this year! I want to congratulate last year’s winners: Jeremy Hurt, Rick Navarro, Shawn Slayton, and Gary Navarro. Of course, none of this would be possible without the sponsors, a very special thank you is needed for them and their continued support. I would also like to thank committee members Aeramy Porter ’93, Patrick Ritchie ’02, Jess Cornejo ’05, JK Dillehay ’02, Adam Kenndey ’00, Jed Bond ’96, Jason Kice ’96, Peter Onderick ’01, and Lisa Schooler. Look for your invitation and mark your calendars. We look forward to kicking off the next 50 years of Wichita Collegiate history with your participation in this year’s Alumni Golf Tournament, which will be on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Crestview Country Club. Thank You,

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randy storms memorial

Jason Kice ’96 Golf Committee Chair

It was a beautiful morning to honor Randy Storms. Saturday of Homecoming Weekend, decades of alumni, faculty, and friends gathered for a special memorial dedication. Led by an invocation from Headmaster Tom Davis and a trip down memory lane from Coach Bill Carter, a beautiful reflection patio on the east side of the quad was dedicated to one of Collegiate's family members. Under a quaint shingle oak tree is home to the reflection area designated by a bench and bronze statue of a service lab – Randy's constant companion. This addition marks a place where generations will be able to come into a place of calm – the same effect Randy had on those who knew him. Randy always felt Collegiate to be his home, and all the hearts he touched throughout his life were truly better for having known him. Not only was it an honor for Wichita Collegiate School to have had a close relationship with Randy Storms nearly his entire life, it's a true gift to our entire community that we can continue to honor and remember the love he shared in this inviting and serene addition to the heart of the school, the Bunny Hill Quad. Aeramy Paulseen Porter ’93 Pictured, right: The Randy Storms Memorial

ENTRY FORM

15th Annual Golf Classic Monday, October 13, 2014 Crestview Country Club 1000 North 127th Street Wichita, Kansas

Enter as an individual, two- or four-person team. Complete the information below, detach your entry, and mail with your payment to: Wichita Collegiate School Wichita Collegiate Golf Classic 9115 E. 13th Street Wichita, KS 67206 We want to play in this year’s tournament. Enclosed is the entry fee for player(s) @ $200= For tax purposes, donors may deduct $75.

I cannot play this year, but enclosed is a donation to help support the WCS Tuition Assistance Program. Name Address

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Make checks payable for full amount to Wichita Collegiate Golf Classic or please charge to: MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover (circle one) exp. Card# Signature Entry Deadline is September 29, 2014

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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, and prizes for the top teams.

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10:30………… Driving Range Opens 11:00………… Registration 12:00………… Tee Time 5:00 ………… Buffet Luncheon and Awards

The real winners will be the students of WCS. All proceeds help support the tuition assistance program.

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Thank you for your participation!

For more information contact Lisa Schooler at (316) 771-2222 or e-mail lschooler@wcsks.com 51

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ALUMNI R.C. Buford '78 was recently honored as the NBA Executive of the Year and the Spurs capped off their season by winning the franchise's 5th NBA title. Below is an article featured on nba. com about R.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many accomplishments. Congrats R.C.!

Spurs' Buford named NBA executive of the year Posted May 7, 2014 12:00 PM - Updated May 7, 2014 6:44 PM

(AP) -- In a franchise that has no time for spotlights, with a roster that has no interest in headlines, R.C. Buford may be the very embodiment of the all-for-one San Antonio Spurs. For more than two decades he has toiled in the shadows, happy to let the attention fall on coach Gregg Popovich and the team that Buford has played such a pivotal role in assembling. He quietly - happily - lives in the back channels and has built a reputation as one of the most respected executives in the NBA. Yet for all his impressive work over the previous 11 years as a general manager and architect of the most enduring success story in modern American sports, Buford had never been honored by his peers as the league's executive of the year. Until now.

Yet he may have finally earned the award in his 12th season as GM because of what he didn't do. In the wake of a devastating loss to Miami in the NBA Finals last season, Buford didn't panic. He didn't give up on an aging Manu Ginobili. He didn't let Tiago Splitter get lured away by big money elsewhere. He followed the Spurs' creed: Stay the course. Believe in the system. Never give in to outside influence. While other teams chased huge stars and made big splashes, Buford quietly re-signed Ginobili and Splitter and added second-tier free agent Marco Belinelli. The moves weren't flashy, but were exactly what the Spurs, who enter Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday night leading Portland 1-0, needed to recover from that bitter defeat. "It's pretty cool," Popovich said. "We're all excited for him; long overdue. He's done a great job for a very long time. We're giving him the requisite amount of youknow-what all over the offices. He walks down the halls we hit the walls we hit the sides to make room for him."

Buford won the award Wednesday, and as is the custom in the Alamo City, did as much as he could to downplay his significant contributions to a team that posted the best record in the NBA. "I think it's not why we do what we do," Buford said. "I think it's a great honor for the group of people that have been here and have been through here that have built and an ownership group that's allowed a continuity to build a program that we're proud of so to be recognized as a program that people respect by your peers, that's rewarding." That Buford had never won the award before while helping to put together a team that won four championships and has posted a staggering 15 straight 50-win seasons has been one of the great mysteries in league annals. He's helped put the Spurs at the forefront of the international invasion, implemented a system that demands commitment and humility over recognition and individual achievement, and has been partly responsible for so many teams pilfering his staff to run front offices or teams across the league. R.C. Buford '78 with former teammate Kevin Reed '77.

FORBES MAGAZINE 30 UNDER 30

STEPHANIE BEAMER

Kudos to Stephanie Beamer, WCS Class of 2004, for being selected for the “30 Under 30” list of outstanding professionals under the age of 30 recently published by Forbes Magazine! Stephanie is one of the principals of Egg Collective, a design company devoted to building "American-made furniture that combines high concept design with high quality craftsmanship." Stephanie and two of her friends from Washington University reunited and formed the company in 2011. The firm has made a big splash in the design world, being honored as “Best New Designer” at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in 2012. Last year, the Egg Collective was commissioned to design a permanent seating installation in the New York City Ballet’s David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center. Stephanie earned a degree in architecture from Washington University in St. Louis. Pictured, left: Stephanie Beamer, center, with Egg Collective partners.

Buford received nine first-place votes and 58 total points to win the award. Phoenix's Ryan McDonough (47) finished second for his superb job in turning the Suns from an afterthought into a 48-win team that just missed the playoffs. Neil Olshey, who added Robin Lopez, Dorell Wright and Thomas Robinson to bolster the Trail Blazers' depth and get them into the playoffs, finished third in the voting with 34 points. Toronto's Masai Ujiri and Miami's Pat Riley rounded out the top five. Popovich and Buford have made the Spurs the envy of the league, assembling one of the most uniquely stable systems in professional sports built around Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Ginobili, a trio that has won three championships together and keep coming back for more. "We've been working with each other for a long time," Popovich said. "We participate in everything. It's been a great relationship in that regard. We share everything it's benefited both of us and the organization without a doubt. Just having that ability to communicate and having an owner that allows us to do that."

role Buford has played in helping the Spurs avoid the teardowns that almost every franchise has endured since he and Pop took over. "You recognize how difficult that is and how fortunate we've been that an ownership group has allowed us to stay together and have the opportunity to survive through the growing pains," Buford said. "To have a group of players that have wanted to be a part of what this community of San Antonio and what our fans mean to them. To have wanted to stay with an ownership group the sacrifices that they've made to make this a unique environment and then how they've handled themselves that presents a platform that other players want to come join. "Again, we're not in this to win an award. We're in this to try to win a championship. That's the reward we're all hoping for."

He quietly - happily - lives in the back channels and has built a reputation as one of the most respected executives in the NBA.

Popovich gets more of the credit for making the Spurs machine go, and that's just fine with Buford. But most around the league, and certainly everyone in San Antonio, recognizes what a big 53

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ichita Collegiate School was honored to present the WCS Alumni Achievement Award to David Humphreys this spring at the 50th Anniversary Gala. David was honored for his commitment to education, as evidenced by the establishment of a private school in Joplin, Missouri, and for his support of education in general. David is a 1975 graduate of Wichita Collegiate School and later earned a B.A. in English from the University of the South, a law degree from the University of Miami, and a Masters Degree in Taxation from New York University School of Law. He and his wife Debra have five children ages 19 to 29, which puts all things in perspective for them daily. Prior to joining his family’s business, David practiced law both in Joplin as a civil trial defense attorney and later as a corporate tax attorney in New York and Paris with Davis Polk & Wardwell where he specialized in multi-national tax strategies for mergers and acquisitions. In 1989, David joined TAMKO Building Products, an asphalt roofing manufacturing business founded in 1944 by his grandfather. David served as General Counsel and in executive roles overseeing Operations and Finance prior to becoming President and CEO of TAMKO in 1994. He became the third generation of his family to lead the company, succeeding his father who passed away in 1993. Since 1994, he has led TAMKO’s significant growth, more than quadrupling its sales, with expansions into numerous new product lines including metal roofing, asphalt coatings, waterproofing, and plastic composite products as well as leading the implementation of the company’s Six Sigma quality programs. He shares his family’s passion for free markets and serves on the board of the Institute for Humane Studies in Washington, D.C. and as chairman of Grand Rapids-based Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty. After a visit to WCS in the early 1990s, David and Debra left with a vision to start a private school in Joplin. Within one year, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School was opened, and it has been serving the Joplin educational marketplace for 20 years. Thank you David and Debra for your commitment to education!

Pictured, right: Alumni Board President Jed Bond '96 presents the Randy Storms Alumni Award to Hamilton Hill '94 at thisyear's graduation ceremony.

lare Vanderpool '83 graciously accepted the WCS Alumni Achievement Award this spring with her beautiful family by her side.

Clare Vanderpool is the award-winning author of two novels: Moon Over Manifest and her newly released Navigating Early. Moon Over Manifest, her debut novel, was awarded the prestigious 2011John Newbery Award, which is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Clare is the first debut author in thirty years to win the Newbery Medal. Her books have both hit The New York Times best seller list as well as the Book Sense best seller list. The recipient of much critical-acclaim, including seven starred reviews, a top ten Historical Fiction Kid’s Book by Instructor Magazine, a Junior Library Guild selection, and a Golden Spur award, Clare’s writing has connected with readers young and old. Interviews with Clare have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, and almost all of the media outlets across the nation have covered her writing career. Most recently, Clare’s second novel Navigating Early was named a Printz Honor Book for Young Adult Fiction by the American Library Association. Clare's achievements in terms of children's literature are unprecedented. To win the Newberry award on your fist published novel and then turn around and win a Printz honor for the second book are remarkable accomplishments. Wichita Collegiate was honored to present Clare this award but also to welcome her back. Clare shared fond memories and a sense of gratitude for the foundation that a Collegiate education provided. Clare was such a positive force during her four years at Collegiate. To her small class of 13, she brought wit, laughter and always, a sto-

ry. Clare was, and remains, a gifted story teller. Words are, for Clare, a tool of communication and connection. It is effortless to immerse yourself in one of Clare's tales. Her thoughtful choice of words and compelling voice draw you in as if you belong there. Perhaps this is Clare's greatest gift. She makes you feel like you belong. Thank you, Clare, for the gift of your stories and for the gift of your friendship.

the randy storms alumni service award The Randy Storms Alumni Service Award is given annually to a WCS alumnus who demonstrates a generous spirit of giving back to the Collegiate community, whether it be monetarily or personal time and commitment. We look to recognize someone who we feel has embodied the Randy Storms legacy of service above self. There were many worthwhile choices this year as so many alumni have given so much over the years, and for that, we are truly grateful. This year’s recipient is Hamilton Hill Class of ’94. During his time at Collegiate as a “lifer,” Hamilton was a four-year starter in football, basketball, and baseball. Hamilton was also the editor of the school newspaper, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and went on to attain his law degree from the University of Chicago. Hamilton is married to his wife Traci

and is a partner at the law firm of Bartlit-Beck in Chicago. Hamilton has given back to Collegiate in numerous ways over the years. He has been the featured speaker for the mentor program for the senior class and hosted multiple WCS alumni events at his home in Chicago. He has also supported many financial campaigns over the years, including Duke TIP, the tennis complex, baseball complex, both capital campaigns, and he annually supports the alumni endowment. Congratulations to Hamilton, and thank you for all of your support over the years! 55

Alumni Brick

order form Have you reserved a place in Collegiate’s history by purchasing an engraved brick with your name and graduating year? If not, this is the perfect opportunity as alumni who have built Collegiate’s history.

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ANNUAL REPORT From the Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Gift Report & Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Collegiate Annual Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign . . . . . . 62 Honor Roll of Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Gifts-in-Kind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Donors by Constituency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Alumni Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Booster Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Collegiate Association of Parents . . . . . . . 76 Patrons of the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Parents Supporting Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Tom Davis

Joan Siefkes Moore '84

Becky O'Hearn

Bunny Hill

Susie Steed

Heather Eubank

Kevin Reed '77

Ashley Bell Barnett '06

Ann Rai

Doug Yanney

Lisa Schooler

Chris Ashbrook

Nick Cusick

Susan Klingenberg

Headmaster

Assistant Headmaster Director of Operations Director of Electronic Learning Facilities Manager

Director of Advancement Director of Admission

Assistant Director of Development and Communication Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Social Media

Head of Early Childhood Head of Lower School Head of Middle School Head of Upper School

Advancement Administrative Assistant and Database Manager

Wichita Collegiate School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. Wichita Collegiate School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its eductional policies, admission policies, financial assistance, athletic, and other school-administered programs.

his is my final Board of Trustees report. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the Board of Trustees these past nine years and serve as Board Chair the last four years. I am happy that I was able to contribute to WCS in this way and hope that I made a difference. Shari Powers will be a great next Board Chair. Tom Davis and I have worked closely with her this past school year, and she is ready, capable, and willing to lead the Board and tackle the challenges that face the school now. Thank you Shari for your leadership contributions to date and in the future.

The Board of Trustees has accomplished much during my tenure, including working with the Headmaster to finalize the campus master plan and to identify future needs of the school; completing a feasibility study and then launching the 50th anniversary campaign; envisioning the 50th anniversary celebrations; elevating the Board’s governance structure; supporting the one-to-one laptop initiative and analysis and funding required; acting as ambassadors for the school including the 100-person visit initiative; developing a 5-year financial model; partnering with NAIS this past spring for a marketing study; and hiring ISM to begin strategic planning this summer. We just ended our 50th anniversary year. We raised the most money in the school’s history for capital and endowment needs. We have renovated the Spartan stadium complex, built the Lattner Strength and Wellness Center, and have doubled our endowment. Currently renovations are underway in Rounds and in the Upper School’s HVAC system. The school is on strong footing moving forward for the next 50 years. I want to thank Jeff and Corey Johnson, Chairs of the 50th Anniversary Campaign; Louise Holden, Advanced Gifts Chair; and Dara Geoffroy, Major Gifts Chair, for their overall leadership and also their tireless day-today management of the campaign. Thank you to the Board of Trustees for their leadership level of giving to the 50th campaign. And thank you to each and every one of you – students, current parents and grandparents, alumni, alumni parents and grandparents, current and former faculty and staff and special friends for helping us raise over $11.7 million dollars. A special thank you to Joan Moore and the Advancement Office for making all of this possible and ensuring such a successful campaign. We all celebrated Collegiate’s 50th anniversary this past school year, and I want to thank Linda Newman for chairing the 50th Anniversary Steering ... continued on page 60

Committee with Joan Moore. All the events were exciting and meaningful, enhanced by alumni, students, parents, and grandparents and former faculty and staff who joined us during the year to celebrate.

BUDGET income Tuition and Fees

10,149,000

Other Income

860,000

TOTAL REVENUE

$ 11,009,000

expenses Salaries and Benefits

8,646,000

Instructional Expenses

1,230,000

Administrative and General

415,000

Buildings and Grounds

700,000

Interest Expense

18,000

TOTAL EXPENSES

11,009,00

GIFT REPORT Annual Giving

411,166.85

Alumni Endowment

80,028.47

Alumni Golf Classic

37,864.00

50th Anniversary Capital & Endowment Campaign*

$ 11,710,037.14

Gifts-in-Kind

62,205.72

Booster Club

42,000.00

Collegiate Association of Parents $

53,000.00

Parents Supporting Science

4,000.00

Patrons of the Arts

5,130.01

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED

$ 12,405,432.19

Thank you to Lisa Oehmke, who has led the Development Committee these past four years and has worked relentlessly and single-mindedly to ensure the Collegiate Annual Fund is a success each year. The CAF provides all the extras on campus and to our programs that make Collegiate so exceptional. Thank you Mark Holden for chairing the Head, Support, and Evaluation Committee. This committee provides valuable support to our Headmaster. Thank you to Ed Dunn previously and now Rob Babst for chairing the Finance and Facilities Committee and serving as Treasurer of the Board. They both have invested much personal time and commitment and have provided strong leadership to keep Collegiate in sound financial shape. Thank you to the Board of Trustees for serving, advocating for, and caring about Wichita Collegiate. The school is the better for your wisdom, time, and support. I want to personally thank Tom Davis with whom I have worked closely these past four years. Tom Davis is an exceptional leader for Collegiate, and we are lucky to have him at the helm of the school. He is so dedicated to and passionate about the school. He spends countless hours working to ensure Collegiate is the premier private independent college preparatory school in Wichita and the region. He can be found at every Collegiate event from plays, musicals, games, meets, bowls to shaking hands in the morning greeting our students. His humble, warm, and caring way sets the tone for our Collegiate community. It has been an honor to work with Tom Davis. After seeing the inner workings of the school and being a parent these past 16 years with one WCS lifer graduate so far, I know Wichita Collegiate is a gem. The passion, care, love, and guidance from the faculty, staff, administrators, and coaches coupled with high expectations allow the students to develop into the best versions of themselves. We have such dedicated and involved parents and grandparents. All together we create a unique family like environment. Over the approximate 15 years our students are on campus, they become prepared and equipped for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;good lifeâ&#x20AC;? beyond Collegiate and leave with the confidence and ability to prove themselves worthy in the years to come. Collegiate is an incredible journey that I wish every child could experience and benefit from. I know my family and I have been blessed to be a part of this Collegiate life, and I will be sad to have it end with my last graduate in four years. On behalf of the Wichita Collegiate Board of Trustees,

* 50th Anniversary Campaign through 2016

Ellen G. Beren

he 2013-14 Collegiate Annual Fund was generously funded by all of our constituents: parents, alumni, grandparents, and alumni parents. The items we raised money for were exciting and very essential this year: • Middle and Upper School lockers • Early Childhood and Middle School playground equipment • Two vans for class and athlete transportation • Professional Development for our amazing faculty • A Campus Wide PA System for additional security • New North Gym Bleachers

We exceeded our goal of $300,000 this year and raised a total of $411,116.85! Trustees and Faculty participation was at 100% again, and parent volunteer Jamie Schmaltz cooked and served an amazing day of lunches for the faculty and staff to thank them for their 100% participation. Unfortunately, our parent participation was at 45% this year, probably because it was a very demanding year for our donors, as we were also conducting the 50th Anniversary Campaign at the same time. We look forward to reconnecting with our parents again in September, encouraging their participation and support of this very important fundraising effort.

I'd like to thank CAF Co-Chairs Jen Blair and Katherine Wilson for leading the charge this year, along with our other volunteers who made phone calls and wrote notes to potential donors, especially Division Chiefs Morgan Overman, Tricia Weimar, Erin Dart, and Lisa Gartner. The Collegiate Annual Fund is a major project and the Advancement Office could not meet the goal of the CAF if not for our volunteers! Likewise, I'd like to thank Ashley Barnett '06, Assistant Director of Development and Communication, for spending the lion's share of time on the success of the CAF. Along with the support and ideas of the Development Committee and Chair, Lisa Oehmke, this year's CAF was truly a successful event. Joan Siefkes Moore '84 Director of Advancement

Pictured, clockwise: 1) In April, Collegiate unveiled two new beautifully wrapped vans donated by Scott and Jenny Hatchett, pictured here with Headmaster Tom Davis. 2) Sculptor Tobin Rupe stands in front of the 50th Anniversary Sculpture in front of the Lower School. 3) The Lattner Strength and Wellness Center ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of the doors of this wonderful new facility made possible in large part by the Lattner Family Foundation.

50TH ANNIVERSARY

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Heroes ($1,000,000.00 + ) 2 donors who wish to remain anonymous Kathie and Shaker Dakhil David and Debra Humphreys Julie and Todd Lair Lattner Family Foundation

Dreamers ($250,000.00 + ) Ellen and Adam Beren Marty and Jenae Cornejo, Jess '05, Clint '08, Bryce '10 Mark and Louise Holden, Molly '10, Clay '12, Kate '14 and Michael '16 Mann Family Foundation The Mattar Family Dave and Kathy Robertson

Warriors ($100,000.00 + ) Hamilton '94 and Traci Hill Jeff and Corey Johnson Family Kay and Monte Johnson Mary and Joe Moeller Patricia and Howard Sherwood

Advocates ($50,000.00 + )

Marla and Charlie Chandler Debi and Tom Davis Nicole and Allan Dunne '91 Karla and Don Henry Basil, Patricia, Jad '17, Mark '21 and Roman '25 Hourani Jackie and Bryan Johnson Russ and Helen Meyer Logan '96 and Morgan '96 Overman Aeramy '93, Tyler, Trip '26 and Hadley '29 Porter Shari Male Powers '85 and Todd Powers Scott and Lisa Ritchie Kate and Dan Taylor Daniel J. Taylor Family Charitable Foundation Dr. George and Jeanne Tiller Floyd and Kim Wilson

Patrons ($25,000.00 + ) Debbie Haynes and Larry Beamer Martha and Bob Buford Becky and Steve Clark Dr. Robert and Angela Cusick Joe and Lori Davis Sylvia Orozco-Do and Pat D. Do Tim and Tracy Farrell Foundation Raffaele and Karla Fazio Matthew Flamini Monnette and John Gagnon Ray and Dara Geoffroy David and Erin Gwyn Jeff and Cindy Highbarger Annie and Chase '96 Koch

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Jocelyne and George Laham Kim and C.J. Lett David and Rynthia Mitchell Teresa and Lewis Mull Sharon and Phil Neff Dr. Randy and Lisa Oehmke Jeff and Jill Ramsey Thomas and Tammy Ritchie Scott and Anne Root Nikhyl Singhal '90 and Chandre Sarkar-Singhal Teresa and Jim Sorlie Kelly and James Steinhauser Casey and Michelle Voegeli Stephanie and Jeff Walker

Supporters ($10,000.00 + ) Robert and Amy Babst Ryan, Joanna and Jack '18 Bendell Suzanne and Raul '76 Brito Rebecca and Eric Bunting Jennifer Burgoyne-Dechant, Dennis Dechant and Cora '13, Nathan '16 and Lily '16 Burgoyne Matt and Kristin Conrad Edward P. and Diane Dunn Laurie C. and Jeff McCausland Allison and Jim McNerney Anna and Belden Mills Dr. Mark and Nancy Moxley Kory and Lou Parkhurst Felicia and John Rolfe Colby Sandlian Jamie and Bob Schmaltz Chris and Tony Sementelli Amy and Jared Sprole Wilson Foundation Todd and Ellen Winter

Spartans ($5,000.00 + )

1 donor who wishes to remain anonymous Askia '96 and Shanna Ahmad Kari and Tom Curtin Kerrie and Brenton DuPont Drs. Jason and Heather Eubank Kristen, Jay, Easton '17 and Paige '19 Ewy Joan and David Farha Margaret and Patrick Healy Gyan and Manorama Khicha Patricia and Arlie Lohrding Edward and Rebecca McCormack Carole R. McNew Tom and Joan '84, Gracie '17 and Ian '20 Moore Jenny and Ron Paulseen John and Carol Pavetto Family Ann and Rob Ramseyer Sharol and Bob Rasberry Amelia and Marty Schlatter

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Krista and Cory Shackelford Blake Shuart and Christina Hourani Shuart '99 Michael J. Smith '84 Lea and Jack Squires Susan and Daniel J. Taylor, Jr. Victoria and Mike '92 Triplett

Friends (below $5,000)

5 donors who wishes to remain anonymous American Endowment Foundation Kristin and Nick Anneler Pam and Clark Armor Kevin and Roxanne Arnel The Ashbrook Family Julie Bachman Jill and Ravi Bajaj Ashley '06 and Marcus Barnett Joan and Jeff Barrett Jen and Todd Bayless Fariba and Fariborz Behzadpour Dr. Remy and Jamie Blanchaert Daniel and Teri Blasi Olive and L. Thiel Bloom Tammye D. Boyd Kisten Brandenburg Kathy Breeden Bobby and Barbara Burcham Jenny Chrisler Dr. Bert and Rochelle Chronister James Chung '84 Tom and Peggy Church Sheri Dill and Arthur Claassen Deb and Dick Coe Julia Collier Brian and Nicole Collignon Kelli and David Copeland Steve and Amy Cox Cary, Staci and Banks '27 Cozby Cathy and Don Crowell Janice P. Crowley Trey '89, Laura '88, Hayley '12, Hunter '13, Houston '13 Cusick Kim and Nick '88 Cusick Cindy and Jason Davis Jan and Rich Davis Jane '85 and Rich DeGiacomo Alan and Debra Dennill Cathy and Shawn Devlin Meredith '88 and Michael '88 DiPasquale Sue and Al Dobbs Dan and Amy Dokken Kendall and Daniel Drake Peggy Drew Patty and Ken Duarte Patti and Bill Edison

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Debbi and David Elkouri Linda Weir-Enegren and Phillip Enegren Clark and Susan Ensz Barbara S. Estivo Todd S. Farha '86 Gale and Louise Farmer Jim and Junilda Farner Mitch and Allison Fiegel Brooke Stokley Finan '92 Brian Finan Troy R. Fischer Dean and Lindsey Flaten Ann and TJ Foley Rolesta M. Forrest Joe '02 and Rebecca Gehrer Raymond and Mary Ellen Geoffroy Sumita and Debasish Ghosh Leigh and Les Godwin Cathy and Addison Gray William R. and Jeanne S. Griffith Kevin and Sarah Gruetter Larry and Annette Gurney Brandon, Kim, Skylar '21 and Chloe '28 Haag Sarah and Bruce Haertl Beth and Sam Hake Brandon and Jackie Hall Kallie and Scott Hapgood Davin and Phoebe Hart Terri and Jim Hattan Karen and Scott Hawley Cynthia and Kent Heady Dana and Bill Hensley Susan and Walker Hess Bunny and Patrick Hill Harrison P. Hill '97 Steve A. Hutchinson Mark Janzen Brian and Kris Johnson Dr. Brian and Laurie Katan Virginia and Patrick Kehoe Mackenzie '19 and Maddie '22 Kemnitz Kelly L. Kemnitz Dana and Jeff Kemp Jamie and Kris Kennedy Andy and Sun Kim Andrew, Jillian and Mason '29 King David and Shawna Kingrey David and Susan Klingenberg Rachel Klingenberg '11 Darlene and Ric Knorr Cynthia and Ron Koepsel John and Robin Kraft Rod and Debbie LaRue

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Martha and Tim Leaf John and Tanya Leddy, Katrina '22 and Tristan '25 Janie and Richard Leeth Katie '04 and Anthony Leiding James and Catherine Lewis James and Mandy Locke Teri and Greg Lower Laura L. Madison '83 Maxine Male Diana and Dennis Maloney Swarna and Arjuna Manamperi Dale and Jerry Marcus Jill P. Marhaver Michele and Wade Marquardt Suzanne Mattix Lisa and Jeffrey May The Meares Family Alison A. Meeth Shirley and Paul Meissner William Messamore Sarah '95 and Ryan Meyer Amanda and Mark Meyers Matt and Nancy Michaelis Cameron Michaud-Drumright '96 and Greg Drumright Laura '00 and Bradley Monahan Kay and John Morse Art and Belinda Mould Linda and Steve Murphy Kaye and Walter Myers Kevin and Tammy Mykel Dr. Nassim and Nelly Nabbout Tod and Sherri Newlin Linda '86 and Jon Newman Diana and Jerry Nixon James and Susan Ockerman Burtram and Jane Odenheimer Becky D. O'Hearn Kathy and Bob Overman PACCAR Foundation Susan and Duane Pangrac Amanda and Orion Patrie Dr. and Mrs. Stacy Peterson Alexa '08, Taylor '11 and Brayden '19 Phipps Terrence and Kim Phox Jessica L. Pierce Angela and Aaron Pirner Roger and Phyllis Placzek Ian and Ruth Powell JoAnn and Bob Powers Lori Primm Kathleen '99 and Aaron Prowell

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Ann and Atul Rai Scott and Corene Ramser Ann and Suryakumar Reddy Mary Beth and Patrick Regan Amy and Rick Reisner Edward C. Ritchie Barbara and David Rolph Rebecca Rolph '94 Sonny and Leonard Ropfogel Dr. Dennis and Mrs. Ann Ross Devon '71 and Joe '70 Rothwell Victoria J. Ruffin Susan and David Saidian Lisa and Brian Schooler Dr. and Mrs. Jack Schurman Charles and Suzanne Schwarz Kathleen Shelton Merle and Renee Shofner Zack and Noreen Sigler Helen Reiner-Slutsky and Lawrence J. Slutsky Dr. and Mrs. James B. Smith Julie Smitherman Cheryl and Chris Snyder Lou Anne and Bill Sorensen Tarah Spencer Susie Steed Dude Stewart and Debbie Willsie The Stokdyk Family in memory of Arlene Stokdyk Barbara K. Stokley Diana T. Stovall Kelly and Donna Stucky, Grandparents of Jace Dolen Dalke '29 Patricia Ann and R. L. Swearingen, Jr. Suzanna Mathews and Adam Sweetman Deanna '96 and Tyler Ternes Rae and Russ Thiel Mamba Tibbals Carolyn and Ted Timsah Jorge Trinchet Christie and Tom Triplett Louise and David '71 Trombold Bernadette and Richard Truxal The Vaupel Family Kathy and Carl Wagner Stanley R. Weilert and Leigh M. Weilert Terri Cusick-Wetta and Jim Wetta Mr. and Mrs. Sean White Marge and John Winter Bill Woolley '76 Doug Yanney Trish and Darrell Youngman George and Jihane Zakharia

Honor Roll of

GIVING Visionaries

$25,000 + Visionaries are donors who made extraordinary gifts of at least $25,000 to the Collegiate Annual Fund, the Collegiate Endowments, or to a special project during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014.

Jenny and Scott Hatchett Debra and David '75 Humphreys Kay and Monte Johnson Schaefer Johnson Cox Frey Architecture

Presidents $10,000 + Presidents are donors who made gifts between $10,000 and $24,999 to the Collegiate Annual Fund, the Collegiate Endowments, or to a special project during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014. Ellen and Adam Beren Melodie and Chris Christian Valerie and Wes Edwards Louise and Mark Holden Corey and Jeff Johnson Kathy and Dave Robertson Anne and Scott Root Colby Sandlian Michael R. Young

Benefactors $5,000 + Benefactors are donors who made gifts between $5,000 and $9,999 to the Collegiate Annual Fund, the Collegiate Endowments, or to a special project during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014. Connie and Darren Bradburn Kathie and Shaker Dakhil Sylvia Orozco-Do and Pat D. Do Layla Anbargi and Hussam Farhoud Helen and Ed Healy Elizabeth '94 and Jason Kakoyiannis Annie and Chase '96 Koch Julie and Todd Lair Kathryn L. Langrehr Kim and C.J. Lett Rita and Bassam Mattar McClelland Sound Inc. Nancy and Chuck McGuire Kathy and Mark Melhorn National Philanthropic Trust Jenny and Ron Paulseen Aeramy '93 and Tyler Porter Ann and Rob Ramseyer Barbara and David Rolph Diane and Ken Winter Janice and Matthew Wunderlich

Founders

$2,500 + Founders are donors who made gifts between $2,500 and $4,999 to the Collegiate Annual Fund, the Collegiate Endowments, or to a special project during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014.

Amy and Rob Babst Alice and Barry Bloom Suzanne and Raul '76 Brito Beth and R.C. '78 Buford Brenda and Jeff Cody Jenae and Marty Cornejo Kendall and Daniel Drake Diane and Ed Dunn Nicole and Allen '91 Dunne Kristen and Jay Ewy Janice and Tim Go Karla and Don Henry Cindy and Jeff Highbarger Lisa and Jeffrey May Cori and Pat Meares Kelli and Theo Mellion Lisa and Randy Oehmke Jill and Jeff Ramsey Chris and Tony Sementelli Lisa and Steve Sutherland Daniel J. Taylor Family Charitable Foundation Liz Weyman and Danny White

Partners $1,000 + Partners are donors who made gifts between $1,000 and $2,499 to the Collegiate Annual Fund, the Collegiate Endowments, or to a special project during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014.

2 donors who wish to remain anonymous Jennifer and Matt Arneson Patti and Jeff Ayesh Julie Bachman Kerin and Paul '88 Beauchamp III Candice and Tarun Bhargava Jamie and Remy Blanchaert Tom W. Boyd Leslie '83 and George Brett Martha and Bob Buford The Carnahan Group Clarke Carnahan '03 Sheryl and Joshua Corrigan Debi and Tom Davis Connie and Sandy DiPasquale Selena and John Doman Debbi and David Elkouri Sabrina and Nicholas Esterline Matthew Flamini Angela and Todd Fox Paula and Jim Gluck

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Cindy and Larry Halsey Phoebe '95 and Davin '94 Hart Genny Kilgen-Henry and Matthew Henry Bunny and Patrick Hill Brigitte and Alif Hourani Patricia and Basil Hourani Carrie and Jon Hullings Sarah J. Humphreys Atkins '77 and Paul Atkins Shonna and Drew Jones The Laham Family Foundation Kathryn and Jon Lammers June B. Madison Michele and Wade Marquardt Laurie and Jeff McCausland Ruth and Bruce Meyer Joan '84 and Tom Moore Mull Drilling Co., Inc. Murfin, Inc. Marieke Wolfe and Scott Murphy Kelley S. Naron and Ronn D. Reynolds National Christian Foundation Kelsey and Kevin Nichols Margaret and Tom O'Hara Jackie and John Osland Morgan '96 and Logan '96 Overman Paul Mitchell School-Wichita Lindsay and Brandon '96 Paulseen Allison '77 and Stacy Peterson Gloria L. Pignatiello The Plaid Giraffe Shari '85 and Todd Powers Sharol and Bob Rasberry Ann and Suryakumar Reddy Brynn and Tim Richardson Janie and Hale '67 Ritchie Carol and Scott Ritchie The Robert M. Beren Foundation Inc. Vicki and Rob Salemi Scholfield Buick GMC Hyundai Patricia and Howard Sherwood Alba and Mike '84 Smith Dana and Daniel Solomon Teresa and Jim Sorlie Sarah and Thom Steele Kelly and James Steinhauser Nicki and Richard Swan Target Deanna '96 and Tyler Ternes Titleist Ventures LLC Bonnie and Randy Voegeli Stephanie and Jeff Walker Nestor R. Weigand, Jr. Tricia and Jay Weimar

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Ken A. Wells Linda and Don Wiens Katherine Wilson Joni and Alex Young Bob D. Young

Council

$500 + Council are donors who made gifts between $500 and $999 to the Collegiate Annual Fund, the Collegiate Endowments, or to a special project during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014.

3 donors who wish to remain anonymous Jackie P. Abromeit AdvantEdge Quality Cars LLC Johanna and Conrad Agustin American Endowment Foundation Jill and Ravi Bajaj Joanna and Ryan Bendell Patricia and Scott Bledsoe Betsy and Tom Bloxham Claire and Michael Boland Lori and David Bowlin Chris W. Brito '08 Lisa and Mike Caughlin Chester's Chophouse Clinton Enterprises, LLC Nicole Streff-Collignon and Brian Collignon Cornejo & Sons Inc. Nancy and Ed Cromlish CrossFirst Bank Janice P. Crowley Laura '88 and Trey '89 Cusick Jeanne and Vincent Dailey Dillehay Orthodontics J.K. Dillehay II '02 Dunne Investments, Inc. Patti and Bill Edison Mica and Justin '01 Elkouri Heather and Jason Eubank Karla and Raffaele Fazio Fee Insurance Group Carmelita Alvares and Andy Fernandes Mary and Eric Fisher Peggy and Steve Frankamp James W. Garvey '67 Jeannie and Mike Gehrer General Mills Box Tops for Education Program Lauris and Jay Gibson Randi Kay and Larry Graham Matthew Henry Dana and Bill Hensley Traci and Hamilton '94 Hill

Thank you to the following donors who gave so generously to the Collegiate Annual Fund, Collegiate Endowments, or to a special project during the school year. All restricted and unrestricted gifts of treasure received between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014 are reflected in the Honor Roll of Giving.

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Hinkle Law Firm LLC IMA Financial Group, Inc. Intrust Bank Brenda and Mike Issa J.S. Ventures, Inc. dba Applebee's Jewelry Savers Kris and Brian Johnson Adam '00 Kennedy Rachel and Mike Kerns Jason '96 Kice Shawna and David Kingrey Tish and Don Knappenberger Koch Siedhoff Hand & Dunn, LLP Law/Kingdon, Inc. Luci and Rodger Lindwall Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, L.L.P Merck Partnership for Giving The Metal Finishing Co., Inc. Jeff V. Meyer Olivia and Jeff '76 Mills Robin and Harry Morris Tammy and Kevin Mykel Nelly and Nassim Nabbout Malissa and Trent Nesmith Linda '86 and Jon Newman Suze Anne and John Norton Kim and Steve Nussbaum Kristen and Steve '79 Patton Vic S. Prechtel '03 Ann and Atul Rai Phoebe and Tom Richardson Becky and Mike Ritchey Ritchie Exploration, Inc. Devon '71 and Joe '70 Rothwell Sage Dining Services, Inc. Amelia Sumerell Schlatter and Martin Schlatter Molly and John '80 Shawver Sherwood Construction Co., Inc. Pat and John Siedhoff Angie and Mike Siemens Edwina Saph and Nick Smith Lea and Jack Squires Betty L. Stearns Stelbar Oil Corpiration, Inc. Pat and Skip Swearingen Laura and Abraham Tatpati Susan and Dan Taylor, Jr. Bernadette and Richard Truxal UBS Matching Gift Program UBS Financial Services United Country National Realty & Auction Valhalla Exploration, LLC Michelle and Casey Voegeli

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Wilko Paint, Inc.

Fellows $250 + Fellows are donors who made gifts between $250 and $499 to the Collegiate Annual Fund, the Collegiate Endowments, or to a special project during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014.

2 donors who wish to remain anonymous Jessica and Sam Amirani Gretchen and Stan Andeel Alicia Ashley-Eniola and Ernie Eniola Kate Pepper and Charles A. Baughman Fariba and Fariborz Behzadpour Patrice and Wardell Bell Polly '77 and Walter '76 Berry Shirley and James Bolden Terri and Duane Bond Miranda and Stephen Brittain Jennifer K. Burgoyne-Dechant and Dennis Dechant Sharyn and Stuart Carder RaNee and Philip Chronister Kathryn D. Cooper Staci and Cary Cozby Terry and David Craddock Kendra and Jon Cremin Charese and Chris '98 Dakhil Kristen and Dan '02 Dakhil Jane '85 and Rich DeGiacomo Cathy and Shawn Devlin Meredith '98 and Michael '98 DiPasquale Cindy '94 and Ed Egan Amie Emerson Barbara S. Estivo Lisa and John Estivo Joan and David Farha Erica and Banks '01 Floodman Ann and TJ Foley Debbie and Don Funke Keli and Bob '79 Gambrill III Cindy and John Gensch Ian P. Gibb '03 Ruthie and Jim Gillespie Kristin and Ernest Hoeckel Sue and Curtis Irby Virginia and Patrick Kehoe Jamie and Kris Kennedy Kecia Kesler Dr. Mayssa Zayat and Mr. Elie Khalife Sun and Andy Kim Clint J. Lett IV '10

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Maddie E. Lett '13 Emily and Dick Lies Carmen and Victor Lyczak Diana and Dennis Maloney Rebecca and Edward McCormack Allison and Jim McNerney Jamie and Andrew Mies Shannon and Michael Miller Lacey and Justin Mills Laura and Wilson '99 Miner Linda and Steve Murphy Pascale and Imad Nassif Kimberly and Paul Nguyen Sheryl and Andy Nolan Darlene and Louis Odenwald Michelle and Scott Pitman Ruth and Ian Powell Jill '93 and Barry Preston Elisa and Francisco Rausa Randy S. Regehr Casey and Matt '91 Ritchie Tammy and Thomas Ritchie Lisa and Brian Schooler Mary and Jack Schurman Carol and Larry Sherry Jan and Tim Shigley Gary G. Short '67 Sister Moses Linda and Steve '74 Slawson Danette and Matthew Smith Meghan and Jim Smith Amy and Jared Sprole Susie Steed Emie and Jay Stehley Danielle and Scott '87 Stokdyk Charity and Randy Sullivan Kristi and Steve Taylor Carolyn and Ted Timsah Elisa H. Vu Elmer Werner Terri Cusick-Wetta and Jim Wetta Mr. Bill Woolley '76 Sarah and Ryan Zink

Friends

$249 and below Friends are donors who made gifts up to $249 to the Collegiate Annual Fund, the Collegiate Endowments, or to a special project during the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014.

9 donors who wish to remain anonymous Sherrana and Ron Abderhalden Kristen and Mark Aberle Mahfuza and Selim Ahmed Tim R. Alexander '99 Yvonne Almazan

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Priscilla and Rodolfo Almonte Stephanie and Josh '96 Anderson Jodie and Larry Anderson Kristin and Nick Anneler Pam and Clark Armor Elaine and Christopher Ashbrook Sally and Paul Attwater Kim and Paul '79 Attwater III Casey R. Baker '05 Betsy and Paul Baltzer Michele and Scott Banks Ashley '06 and Marcus Barnett Susan and Justin Bayles Jen and Todd Bayless Kitty and Karl '90 Becker III Charline and Jim Beebe Jennifer and Brett Begnoche Sue and Fred Berry Gretchen and Steve Bixler Michelle and Troy Black Teri and Dan Blasi Betty J. Bolden Robin and Jed '96 Bond Sara K. Bond Shannon and Jeff '94 Boone Tammye D. Boyd Undrea Bradley Joyann and Daniel Brake Kisten Brandenburg Kathy and Tim Breeden Tonya and David Broberg Margaret and Benjamin '93 Brown Stephanie '97 and Nick '96 Brown Dorothy Brunson Keri and Mark Budzyn Sherry and Gary Buettgenbach Cathy Skaer and John Bullinger Barbara and Bobby Burcham Natasha and Justin Calvert Julie Carageannis Martha D. Carey '76 Jordan Carney '07 Erin and Jeff '94 Cast Diane and Eleftherios Chapas Rachel L. Crane and Songbin Chon Cindy and Rezaul Chowdhury Jenny and Ryan Chrisler Bess Christian Peggy and Tom Church Destiny Clark Mary Clevenger Julia and Randy Collier Kristin and Matthew Conrad Sally '70 and James Cook '70 Kelli and David Copeland Dorothy and Bill Copher

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Debi and Brian Corrigan Amy and Steven Cox Caroline T. Craig Amy and Brian Cunningham Kim and Nick '88 Cusick Angie and Bob Cusick Tina Ruan and David Dai Tracy Griffith and Mark D. Daley Pat Daniels Chris and Ron Darmon Courtney and Will '99 Darrah Laura and Tim Davies Cindy and Jason Davis Tanya '85 and Greg Deiter Debra and Alan Dennill Ridgley L. Denning '71 Lynn C. DeVries Carmen and Bart Dick Dillon's Lisa and John Dimmitt Vivian and Shawn Do Amy and Dan Dokken Peggy and David Drew Patty and Ken Duarte Christine and Aidan Dunleavy Emily and Mickey Eberts Suzanne and Michael Edmonson Rob M. Egan '13 Ashley M. Elkouri '06 Ronnie G. Elkouri, Jr. '08 Ashly Elliott Cathy and Steve Elmore Mardi and Dan Engel James R. Engel '12 Anitra N. Estrada Mallory '01 and W.G. Farha Carol and Norman Farha Jim Farha Louise and Gale Farmer Junilda and Jim Farner Nancy and Daqing Feng Joan and Bruce Ferris Allison and Mitch Fiegel Brooke '92 and Brian Finan Troy R. Fischer Shannon '99 and Joe Flack Melissa and Jamey Flowers Donna J. Flynn Margaret A. Flynn '78 Rolesta M. Forrest Kay and Arley Forsyth Frances and Norman Foster Jennifer Barents-Froman and Ryun Froman Jenny and Craig Gaddis Sara and Phillip Garrison Maria and Tim Garroutte Lisa and David Gartner Rebecca and Joe '02 Gehrer Martha Gehrer Dara and Ray Geoffroy Sumita and Debasish Ghosh Leigh and Les Godwin

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Deepa and Amit Goel Chris and Scott Grabon Nancy and Bill Graham, Jr. Cathy and Addison Gray Jannett and Garry Gregg Loni N. Griffin Barbara and Leslie Griffith Sarah and Kevin Gruetter Annette and Larry Gurney Alma and Quaddy Gutierrez Sally Gwin-Satterlee Thara and Tom Haberman Beth and Sam Hake Jackie and Brandon Hall Maysa Alhabashi and Abdel Hamada Floreen and George Hampton Carol and Donald Hapward Jessica '03 and Edward Harroz Sally and Dave Hawley Karen and Scott Hawley Brandon Hay Cynthia and Kent Heady Jennifer and Chris Hearne Susan and Walker Hess Paige and Nicholas Hess Perla and Ramon Hizon Kristy and Rick Hoffman Gretchen and James Homan Cindy and Tom Honton Shawna and Kevin Horsch Terri and Mike Horton Cindy and Bob Hull Janet Hyndman Imagine That Toys Michelle and Steve Jahn Vicki and Kenneth Janicke Sarah and David Jervis Amy S. Johnson '07 Cindy and Jeffery Johnson Sonya and Eric Jones Dale S. Keezer Margaret and Dale Keezer Danielle and Sean Kelly Brent L. Kemnitz Dana and Jeff Kemp Natalie '96 and Curtis. Kempton Jillian and Andrew King Evelyn and Larry Kinney Bruce D. Kliewer Susan and David Klingenberg Rachel Klingenberg '11 Mary Thompson and Bob Knuth Erin '95 and Craig Kobler Cynthia and Ronald Koepsel Gloriana'96 and Richard Koll Kristie and Andrew Kovar Robin and John Kraft Sue and Harold Kruger Megan and Jamie Krumsick Martha and Tim Leaf Tanya and John Leddy Audra '85 and Ben Lee Janie and Richard Leeth

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Angela and Mark Leiker Jenny and John Lewelling Catherine and Jim Lewis Walter E. Lewis '82 Kim and Ken Lieb Ann '96 and Chris Linck Mandy and James Locke Michelle and Douglas Louis Teri and Greg Lower Laura L. Madison '83 Debra '70 and Bruce Mailey '70 Michelle and Chris Majors Matt J. Maloney '94 Swarna and Arjuna Manamperi Cindy and Fred Mann Scott J. Manspeaker Jill P. Marhaver Vicki and Mark '77 Matthews Carolyn and Bill Matthews Suzanne Mattix Nikki and Chris McCoy Stacia and Michael McKnight Alison Meeth Shirley and Paul Meissner Carol and Michael Melton Debbie and Bill Messamore Sarah '95 and Ryan Meyer Amanda and Mark Meyers Cameron Michaud-Drumright '96 and Greg Drumright Julie and Ken Mindt Yeon Joo Jung and Mason V. Mines Carol Mitchell Rose Mary and Bernard Mohr Laura '00 and Brad Monahan Belinda and Arthur Mould Erin and Art '94 Mould Loveness Mpanje Barbara and Ray Multhaup Marilen Morales and Guillermo E. Munoz Dana and Thomas Murray Erin and Andrew Myers Kaye and Walter Myers Angela and Tony Nelson Carol and Bill Newlin Sherri and Tod Newlin Linda N. Nguyen Ly and Jimmy Nguyen Jan and Ray Nicodemus Diana and Jerry Nixon Jaime Oeberst and Bart Norton Gretchen Klug-Oborny and Gary Oborny Jane and Burt Odenheimer Becky D. O'Hearn Marna and Darren Orme Renee and John Osborne Kathy and Bob Overman Kelly and Kuni Oyama Christine and John '92 Pair Kyung H. Lee and Ryulpyung Park Lou and Kory Parkhurst

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Amy and Brian Patrick Amanda and Orion Patrie Laura S. Patterson '96 Carol and John Pavetto Briana '01 and Austin '01 Peterson Cristy and Marshall Philips Shane W. Phillips Jessica L. Pierce Chris A. Pimentel '94 Alejandra and Trent Pizarro-Rommann Phyllis and Roger Placzek Francis Podrebarac '77 and Dale Walthall Kim '95 and Jereme Pool Julie and Jay Prater Kerry and Todd '80 Prater Lori and Jerry Primm Shazia and Tamim Qaum Nicole and Jared Ragsdale Corene and Scott Ramser Charlie and Robby '02 Ramseyer Lindsay and Bob '94 Rasberry Mary E. Rawcliffe Glynda and Bob Reames Rishi P. Reddi '84 and Alexander Lownie Mary Beth and Patrick Regan Amy and Rick Reisner Debbie and Todd Richardson Michelle and Rick Riffel Lisa and Scott Ritchie Mary and Joey Ritchie '04 Maisy Ritter Lauren and Jon '97 Rolph Courtney and Phil Ruffin Victoria J. Ruffin Kathy '99 and Brad Rukes Paij B. Rutschman Ana and Matt Ryan Vanessa and BJ Salyers Alison and Jarrett '88 Sanders Laurie M. Scheffer Jane and Matt Schulte Katrina and Heath Schwartz Janet and Paul Schwarz Suzanne and Charlie Schwarz Janel Scott Sonja and Bob Seidl Lisa Le and Wassim H. Shaheen Annette and Jimmy Shamas Shefali and Nick Sharma Tara and Matt Shepherd Connie Sherry and Jeff Shipman Renee and Merle Shofner Susan and Joe Shook Christina '99 and Blake Shuart Jay He and Davis Sickmon Jan G. Siefkes Noreen and Zack Sigler Jena and Derrick Simms Lucy Simms Melanie '95 and Garrett '95 Simon

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Jennifer and Dimitris Skliris Cheryl and Chris Snyder Lou Anne and Bill Sorensen Kristin and Jason Soupene Divya and Kevin St. Germain Torrie and Steven '85 Stokdyk Barbara K. Stokley Kelly '99 and Ramsey Stone Sharon and Junior Strecker Karen and Kevin Strecker The Kevin Stuckey Family Shannon '79 and Phil Taggart Bailey D. Taylor '09 Rae and Russ Thiel Kathleen Thomas Mamba and Douglas Tibbals Kara Ryan '92 Tidemann Kimberly and Jorge Trinchet Suzy and Chuck '76 Trombold Louise and David '71 Trombold Julie and Gil Trout Shannon Tucker Twizted Confections Heather and Luiz Varchavtchik Ann and Charles Velie Emily VinZant Lam Dao and Tuan Vu WCS Booster Club Kathy and Carl Wagner Terri and Dan Walden Amy and Jeff '98 Walenta Joel L. Walker Martha and Keith Walker Sue and Ronald Walker Susan and Rick Walker Alastair J. H. Walling '96 Heather and Tristan Walling Tina Ward Brooke and Benjamin Weaver Joan E. Weaver Kerri and Jake Weeks Lauren and Nes '94 Weigand III Cassi and Allester Wells Dominica and Curt West Sally and Brian White Gaby and Sean White Becky '96 and Brian White Wholesale Fireworks Wichita Cake Creation Angie and Brad Wilhelm Ashley and Benjamin Winters Edison H. Wong '82 Debbie and Richard Wood Holly and Rodney Wren Nancy and Dean Wright Doug Yanney Vanessa R. Yanney '03 The Yard Kamying Cheng and Jason Yeoh Trish and Darrell Youngman Janane and Estephan Zayat Judy L. Zuercher

GIFTS-IN-KIND

Friends

One donor who wishes to remain anonymous Jackie P. Abromeit Yvonne Almazan Pam and Clark Armor Jennifer and Matt Arneson Elaine and Christopher Ashbrook Alicia Ashley-Eniola and Ernie Eniola Jill and Ravi Bajaj Michele and Scott Banks Jen and Todd Bayless Ellen and Adam Beren Shirley and James Bolden Connie and Darren Bradburn Undrea Bradley Keri and Mark Budzyn Julie Carageannis Sharyn and Stuart Carder Lisa and Mike Caughlin Diane and Eleftherios Chapas Chester's Chophouse Rachel L. Crane and Songbin Chon Brenda and Jeff Cody Nicole Streff-Collignon and Brian Collignon Janice P. Crowley Terri Cusick-Wetta and Jim Wetta Jane '85 and Rich DeGiacomo Dillon's Sylvia Orozco-Do and Pat D. Do Selena and John Doman Nicole and Allan Dunne '91 Emily and Mickey Eberts Valerie and Wes Edwards Cindy '94 and Ed Egan Sabrina and Nicholas Esterline Lisa and John Estivo Anitra N. Estrada Kristen and Jay Ewy Mallory '01 and W.G. Farha Karla and Raffaele Fazio Melissa and Jamey Flowers Ann and TJ Foley Jennifer Barents-Froman and Ryun Froman Jenny and Craig Gaddis Sara and Phillip Garrison Lisa and David Gartner Dara and Ray Geoffroy Ruthie and Jim Gillespie Chris and Scott Grabon Barbara and Leslie Griffith Sally Gwin-Satterlee Brandon Hay Cynthia and Kent Heady Dana and Bill Hensley Cindy and Jeff Highbarger Bunny and Patrick Hill Patricia and Basil Hourani Imagine That Toys Brenda and Mike Issa Jewelry Savers Kris and Brian Johnson Shonna and Drew Jones Kathy add Kelly Kemnitz Jamie and Kris Kennedy Bruce D. Kliewer Kathryn and Jon Lammers Michelle and Chris Majors Diana and Dennis Maloney Scott J. Manspeaker Suzanne Mattix McClelland Sound Inc. Nikki and Chris McCoy Cori and Pat Meares Carol and Michael Melton

Mrs. Cameron Michaud-Drumright '96 and Mr. Greg Drumright Julie and Ken Mindt Yeon Joo Jung and Mason V. Mines Joan '84 and Tom Moore Loveness Mpanje Linda and Steve Murphy Kelley S. Naron and Ronn D. Reynolds Kimberly and Paul Nguyen Sheryl and Andy Nolan Lisa and Randy Oehmke Margaret and Tom O'Hara Sylvia Orozco-Do and Pat D. Do Morgan '96 and Logan '96 Overman Kelly and Kuni Oyama Christine and John '92 Pair Paul Mitchell School-Wichita Carol and John Pavetto Cristy and Marshall Philips Michelle and Scott Pitman The Plaid Giraffe Ruth and Ian Powell Kerry and Todd '80 Prater Vic S. Prechtel '03 Shazia and Tamim Qaum Lindsay and Bob '94 Rasberry Randy S. Regehr Kim and Craig Reynolds Brynn and Tim Richardson Debbie and Todd Richardson Michelle and Rick Riffel Tammy and Thomas Ritchie Michelle and Robert Roeser Anne and Scott Root Ana and Matt Ryan Alison and Jarrett '88 Sanders Amelia Sumerell Schlatter and Martin Schlatter Lisa and Brian Schooler Katrina and Heath Schwartz Tara and Matt Shepherd Patricia and Howard Sherwood Jan and Tim Shigley Sister Moses Danette and Matthew Smith Meghan and Jim Smith Edwina Saph and Nick Smith Lou Anne and Bill Sorensen Teresa and Jim Sorlie Lea and Jack Squires Divya and Kevin St. Germain Susie Steed Emie and Jay Stehley Karen and Kevin Strecker Lisa and Steve Sutherland Nicki and Richard Swan Pat and Skip Swearingen Shannon Tucker Twizted Confections United Country National Realty & Auction Michelle and Casey Voegeli Kathy and Carl Wagner Amy and Jeff '98 Walenta Stephanie and Jeff Walker Sue and Ronald Walker Julia Wang Tricia and Jay Weimar Dominica and Curt West Terri Cusick-Wetta and Jim Wetta Liz Weyman and Danny White Wholesale Fireworks Wichita Cake Creation Katherine Wilson Ashley and Benjamin Winters The Yard

GIVING byConstituency Board of Trustees (100% participation) Shanna and Askia '96 Ahmad Amy and Rob Babst Ellen and Adam Beren Suzanne and Raul '76 Brito Kathie and Shaker Dakhil Sylvia Orozco-Do and Pat D. Do Diane and Ed Dunn Nicole and Allan Dunne '91 Joan and David Farha Karla and Don Henry Louise and Mark Holden Patricia and Basil Hourani Corey and Jeff Johnson Julie and Todd Lair Linda '86 and Jon Newman Lisa and Randy Oehmke Shari Male Powers '85 and Todd Powers Sharol and Bob Rasberry Amelia Sumerell Schlatter and Martin Schlatter Patricia and Howard Sherwood Amy and Jared Sprole

Faculty & Staff

(100% participation) 8 donors who wish to remain anonymous Kristin and Nick Anneler Pam and Clark Armor Elaine and Christopher Ashbrook Ashley '06 and Marcus Barnett Gretchen and Steve Bixler Michelle and Troy Black Teri and Dan Blasi Joyann and Daniel Brake Kathy and Tim Breeden Tonya and David Broberg Sherry and Gary Buettgenbach Cathy Skaer and John Bullinger Barbara and Bobby Burcham Jenny and Ryan Chrisler Peggy and Tom Church Destiny Clark Julia and Randy Collier Kelli and David Copeland Janice P. Crowley Amy and Brian Cunningham Laura '88 and Trey '89 Cusick Kim and Nick '88 Cusick Chris and Ron Darmon Cindy and Jason Davis Debi and Tom Davis

Faculty & Staff

Debra and Alan Dennill Lynn C. DeVries Amy and Dan Dokken Peggy and David Drew Christine and Aidan Dunleavy Cathy and Steve Elmore Barbara S. Estivo Heather and Jason Eubank Louise and Gale Farmer Junilda and Jim Farner Allison and Mitch Fiegel Brooke '92 and Brian Finan Troy R. Fischer Shannon '99 and Joe Flack Rolesta M. Forrest Kay and Arley Forsyth Debbie and Don Funke Maria and Tim Garroutte Rebecca and Joe '02 Gehrer Jeannie and Mike Gehrer Sumita and Debasish Ghosh Leigh and Les Godwin Cathy and Addison Gray Loni N. Griffin Sarah and Kevin Gruetter Alma and Quaddy Gutierrez Beth and Sam Hake Jackie and Brandon Hall Carol and Donald Hapward Sally and Dave Hawley Karen and Scott Hawley Jennifer and Chris Hearne Bunny and Patrick Hill Kristy and Rick Hoffman Cindy and Tom Honton Shawna and Kevin Horsch Cindy and Jeffery Johnson Virginia and Patrick Kehoe Jamie and Kris Kennedy Jillian and Andrew King Susan and David Klingenberg Rachel Klingenberg '11 Cynthia and Ronald Koepsel Robin and John Kraft Martha and Tim Leaf Tanya and John Leddy Janie and Richard Leeth Catherine and Jim Lewis Laura L. Madison '83 Swarna and Arjuna Manamperi Suzanne Mattix Alison Meeth Shirley and Paul Meissner Debbie and Bill Messamore

Faculty & Staff

Amanda and Mark Meyers Joan '84 and Tom Moore Belinda and Arthur Mould Marilen Morales and Guillermo E. Munoz Erin and Andrew Myers Tammy and Kevin Mykel Malissa and Trent Nesmith Sherri and Tod Newlin Jan and Ray Nicodemus Diana and Jerry Nixon Jane and Burt Odenheimer Becky D. O'Hearn Amy and Brian Patrick Carol and John Pavetto Shane W. Phillips Jessica L. Pierce Alejandra and Trent Pizarro-Rommann Phyllis and Roger Placzek Ruth and Ian Powell Kerry and Todd '80 Prater Lori and Jerry Primm Ann and Atul Rai Corene and Scott Ramser Charlie and Robby '02 Ramseyer Mary Beth and Patrick Regan Amy and Rick Reisner Maisy Ritter Devon '71 and Joe '70 Rothwell Victoria J. Ruffin Vicki and Rob Salemi Lisa and Brian Schooler Suzanne and Charlie Schwarz Annette and Jimmy Shamas Renee and Merle Shofner Noreen and Zack Sigler Jena and Derrick Simms Meghan and Jim Smith Cheryl and Chris Snyder Lou Anne and Bill Sorensen Kristin and Jason Soupene Susie Steed Barbara K. Stokley Pat and Skip Swearingen Rae and Russ Thiel Mamba and Douglas Tibbals Kimberly and Jorge Trinchet Louise and David '71 Trombold Kathy and Carl Wagner Joel L. Walker Tina Ward Terri Cusick-Wetta and Jim Wetta Gaby and Sean White

Faculty & Staff Holly and Rodney Wren Doug Yanney Janane and Estephan Zayat Judy L. Zuercher

Current Parents

(45% participation) 8 donors who wish to remain anonymous Kristen and Mark Aberle Jackie P. Abromeit Johanna and Conrad Agustin Mahfuza and Selim Ahmed Yvonne Almazan Jessica and Sam Amirani Jodie and Larry Anderson Pam and Clark Armor Jennifer and Matt Arneson Elaine and Christopher Ashbrook Alicia Ashley-Eniola and Ernie Eniola Patti and Jeff Ayesh Amy and Rob Babst Jill and Ravi Bajaj Betsy and Paul Baltzer Michele and Scott Banks Kate Pepper and Charles A. Baughman Susan and Justin Bayles Jen and Todd Bayless Jennifer and Brett Begnoche Fariba and Fariborz Behzadpour Patrice and Wardell Bell Joanna and Ryan Bendell Ellen and Adam Beren Candice and Tarun Bhargava Michelle and Troy Black Jamie and Remy Blanchaert Patricia and Scott Bledsoe Alice and Barry Bloom Claire and Michael Boland Shirley and James Bolden Robin and Jed '96 Bond Sara K. Bond Lori and David Bowlin Tammye D. Boyd Tom W. Boyd Connie and Darren Bradburn Undrea Bradley Joyann and Daniel Brake Kisten Brandenburg Miranda and Stephen Brittain Keri and Mark Budzyn Jennifer K. Burgoyne-Dechant and Dennis Dechant Natasha and Justin Calvert

The following is a comprehensive list, reflecting gifts received from individual donors for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014. Donors are sorted by their various constituency type and will appear in all the catagories that reflect their connection to Wichita Collegiate School. Included are gifts of treasure given in support of the Collegiate Annual Fund, the Collegiate Endowments, or a special project during the fiscal year. Thank you to everyone for your continued support and generosity!

Current Parents

Julie Carageannis Sharyn and Stuart Carder Lisa and Mike Caughlin Diane and Eleftherios Chapas Rachel L. Crane and Songbin Chon Cindy and Rezaul Chowdhury Melodie and Chris Christian RaNee and Philip Chronister Brenda and Jeff Cody Nicole Streff-Collignon and Brian Collignon Kristin and Matthew Conrad Kelli and David Copeland Debi and Brian Corrigan Sheryl and Joshua Corrigan Amy and Steven Cox Staci and Cary Cozby Terry and David Craddock Kendra and Jon Cremin Amy and Brian Cunningham Angie and Bob Cusick Tina Ruan and David Dai Jeanne and Vincent Dailey Tracy Griffith and Mark D. Daley Pat Daniels Laura and Tim Davies Jane '85 and Rich DeGiacomo Debra and Alan Dennill Cathy and Shawn Devlin Carmen and Bart Dick Lisa and John Dimmitt Sylvia Orozco-Do and Pat D. Do Vivian and Shawn Do Amy and Dan Dokken Selena and John Doman Kendall and Daniel Drake Patty and Ken Duarte Nicole and Allan Dunne '91 Emily and Mickey Eberts Suzanne and Michael Edmonson Valerie and Wes Edwards Cindy '94 and Ed Egan Ashly Elliott Amie Emerson Mardi and Dan Engel Sabrina and Nicholas Esterline Lisa and John Estivo Anitra N. Estrada Heather and Jason Eubank Kristen and Jay Ewy Mallory '01 and W.G. Farha Layla Anbargi and Hussam Farhoud Karla and Raffaele Fazio Nancy and Daqing Feng

Current Parents

Carmelita Alvares and Andy Fernandes Brooke '92 and Brian Finan Mary and Eric Fisher Matthew Flamini Melissa and Jamey Flowers Ann and TJ Foley Rolesta M. Forrest Frances and Norman Foster Angela and Todd Fox Jennifer Barents-Froman and Ryun Froman Jenny and Craig Gaddis Sara and Phillip Garrison Lisa and David Gartner Rebecca and Joe '02 Gehrer Dara and Ray Geoffroy Lauris and Jay Gibson Paula and Jim Gluck Janice and Tim Go Deepa and Amit Goel Chris and Scott Grabon Randi Kay and Larry Graham Jannett and Garry Gregg Annette and Larry Gurney Thara and Tom Haberman Cindy and Larry Halsey Maysa Alhabashi and Abdel Hamada Phoebe '95 and Davin '94 Hart Jenny and Scott Hatchett Brandon Hay Cynthia and Kent Heady Matthew Henry Genny Kilgen-Henry and Matthew Henry Susan and Walker Hess Paige and Nicholas Hess Cindy and Jeff Highbarger Kristin and Ernest Hoeckel Louise and Mark Holden Gretchen and James Homan Shawna and Kevin Horsch Patricia and Basil Hourani Cindy and Bob Hull Brenda and Mike Issa Michelle and Steve Jahn Vicki and Kenneth Janicke Kris and Brian Johnson Corey and Jeff Johnson Shonna and Drew Jones Sonya and Eric Jones Dale S. Keezer Danielle and Sean Kelly Brent L. Kemnitz

Current Parents

Dana and Jeff Kemp Adam '00 Kennedy Rachel and Mike Kerns Kecia Kesler Dr. Mayssa Zayat and Mr. Elie Khalife Sun and Andy Kim Jillian and Andrew King Shawna and David Kingrey Tish and Don Knappenberger Mary Thompson and Bob Knuth Kristie and Andrew Kovar Megan and Jamie Krumsick Julie and Todd Lair Kathryn and Jon Lammers Tanya and John Leddy Angela and Mark Leiker Jenny and John Lewelling Kim and Ken Lieb Luci and Rodger Lindwall Mandy and James Locke Michelle and Douglas Louis Carmen and Victor Lyczak Laura L. Madison '83 Michelle and Chris Majors Diana and Dennis Maloney Cindy and Fred Mann Scott J. Manspeaker Michele and Wade Marquardt Rita and Bassam Mattar Carolyn and Bill Matthews Lisa and Jeffrey May Laurie and Jeff McCausland Rebecca and Edward McCormack Nikki and Chris McCoy Nancy and Chuck McGuire Stacia and Michael McKnight Allison and Jim McNerney Cori and Pat Meares Kelli and Theo Mellion Carol and Michael Melton Ruth and Bruce Meyer Amanda and Mark Meyers Cameron Michaud-Drumright '96 and Greg Drumright Jamie and Andrew Mies Shannon and Michael Miller Lacey and Justin Mills Julie and Ken Mindt Yeon Joo Jung and Mason V. Mines Laura '00 and Brad Monahan Joan '84 and Tom Moore Loveness Mpanje Marilen Morales and Guillermo E. Munoz

Current Parents

Marieke Wolfe and Scott Murphy Linda and Steve Murphy Dana and Thomas Murray Erin and Andrew Myers Nelly and Nassim Nabbout Kelley S. Naron and Ronn D. Reynolds Pascale and Imad Nassif Angela and Tony Nelson Malissa and Trent Nesmith Sherri and Tod Newlin Linda '86 and Jon Newman Kimberly and Paul Nguyen Linda N. Nguyen Ly and Jimmy Nguyen Kelsey and Kevin Nichols Sheryl and Andy Nolan Jaime Oeberst and Bart Norton Kim and Steve Nussbaum Gretchen Klug-Oborny and Gary Oborny Darlene and Louis Odenwald Lisa and Randy Oehmke Margaret and Tom O'Hara Becky D. O'Hearn Marna and Darren Orme Jackie and John Osland Morgan '96 and Logan '96 Overman Kelly and Kuni Oyama Christine and John '92 Pair Kyung H. Lee and Ryulpyung Park Lou and Kory Parkhurst Amanda and Orion Patrie Carol and John Pavetto Allison '77 and Stacy Peterson Cristy and Marshall Philips Jessica L. Pierce Michelle and Scott Pitman Aeramy '93 and Tyler Porter Ruth and Ian Powell Shari '85 and Todd Powers Julie and Jay Prater Kerry and Todd '80 Prater Shazia and Tamim Qaum Nicole and Jared Ragsdale Ann and Atul Rai Corene and Scott Ramser Jill and Jeff Ramsey Lindsay and Bob '94 Rasberry Ann and Suryakumar Reddy Mary Beth and Patrick Regan Randy S. Regehr Phoebe and Tom Richardson Brynn and Tim Richardson Debbie and Todd Richardson

Current Parents

Michelle and Rick Riffel Tammy and Thomas Ritchie Kathy and Dave Robertson Lauren and Jon '97 Rolph Anne and Scott Root Courtney and Phil Ruffin Victoria J. Ruffin Kathy '99 and Brad Rukes Ana and Matt Ryan Vicki and Rob Salemi Vanessa and BJ Salyers Alison and Jarrett '88 Sanders Laurie M. Scheffer Amelia Sumerell Schlatter and Martin Schlatter Jane and Matt Schulte Katrina and Heath Schwartz Janel Scott Chris and Tony Sementelli Lisa Le and Wassim H. Shaheen Shefali and Nick Sharma Tara and Matt Shepherd Patricia and Howard Sherwood Susan and Joe Shook Christina '99 and Blake Shuart Jay He and Davis Sickmon Angie and Mike Siemens Jena and Derrick Simms Jennifer and Dimitris Skliris Danette and Matthew Smith Meghan and Jim Smith Edwina Saph and Nick Smith Dana and Daniel Solomon Lou Anne and Bill Sorensen Teresa and Jim Sorlie Kristin and Jason Soupene Amy and Jared Sprole Lea and Jack Squires Divya and Kevin St. Germain Sarah and Thom Steele Emie and Jay Stehley Kelly and Jamey Steinhauser Karen and Kevin Strecker Charity and Randy Sullivan Lisa and Steve Sutherland Nicki and Richard Swan Laura and Abraham Tatpati Susan and Dan Taylor, Jr. Kristi and Steve Taylor Deanna '96 and Tyler Ternes Carolyn and Ted Timsah Julie and Gil Trout Bernadette and Richard Truxal Shannon Tucker Heather and Luiz Varchavtchik Emily VinZant Michelle and Casey Voegeli Elisa H. Vu Lam Dao and Tuan Vu Amy and Jeff '98 Walenta Stephanie and Jeff Walker Heather and Tristan Walling

Current Parents

Brooke and Benjamin Weaver Kerri and Jake Weeks Tricia and Jay Weimar Cassi and Allester Wells Ken A. Wells Dominica and Curt West Terri Cusick-Wetta and Jim Wetta Sally and Brian White Liz Weyman and Danny White Gaby and Sean White Angie and Brad Wilhelm Katherine Wilson Diane and Ken Winter Ashley and Benjamin Winters Kamying Cheng and Jason Yeoh Joni and Alex Young Janane and Estephan Zayat Sarah and Ryan Zink

Grandparents

Sally and Paul Attwater Patrice and Wardell Bell Betty J. Bolden Terri and Duane Bond Sara K. Bond Bess Christian Mary Clevenger Kathryn D. Cooper Dorothy and Bill Copher Caroline T. Craig Nancy and Ed Cromlish Kathie and Shaker Dakhil Peggy and David Drew Carol and Norman Farha Kay and Arley Forsyth Martha Gehrer Jeannie and Mike Gehrer Karla and Don Henry Cindy and Tom Honton Brigitte and Alif Hourani Kay and Monte Johnson Margaret and Dale Keezer Jamie and Kris Kennedy Evelyn and Larry Kinney June B. Madison Carol Mitchell Carol and Bill Newlin Becky D. O'Hearn Kathy and Bob Overman Jenny and Ron Paulseen Sharol and Bob Rasberry Glynda and Bob Reames Becky and Mike Ritchey Janie and Hale '67 Ritchie Carol and Scott Ritchie Barbara and David Rolph Connie Sherry and Jeff Shipman Carol and Larry Sherry Pat and John Siedhoff Jan G. Siefkes Lucy Simms Betty L. Stearns

Grandparents Barbara K. Stokley Sharon and Junior Strecker Kathleen Thomas Bonnie and Randy Voegeli Terri and Dan Walden Sue and Ronald Walker Joan E. Weaver Elmer Werner Linda and Don Wiens Michael R. Young Judy L. Zuercher

Alumni Parents

3 donors who wish to remain anonymous Sherrana and Ron Abderhalden Jackie P. Abromeit Priscilla and Rodolfo Almonte Gretchen and Stan Andeel Sally and Paul Attwater Julie Bachman Jen and Todd Bayless Charline and Jim Beebe Fariba and Fariborz Behzadpour Ellen and Adam Beren Sue and Fred Berry Alice and Barry Bloom Betsy and Tom Bloxham Terri and Duane Bond Sara K. Bond Suzanne and Raul '76 Brito Tonya and David Broberg Dorothy Brunson Martha and Bob Buford Cathy Skaer and John Bullinger Barbara and Bobby Burcham Jennifer K. Burgoyne-Dechant and Dennis Dechant Melodie and Chris Christian Kelli and David Copeland Jenae and Marty Cornejo Debi and Brian Corrigan Sheryl and Joshua Corrigan Terry and David Craddock Caroline T. Craig Janice P. Crowley Laura '88 and Trey '89 Cusick Kathie and Shaker Dakhil Tracy Griffith and Mark D. Daley Debi and Tom Davis Debra and Alan Dennill Cathy and Shawn Devlin Connie and Sandy DiPasquale Peggy and David Drew Diane and Ed Dunn Patti and Bill Edison Cindy '94 and Ed Egan Debbi and David Elkouri Mardi and Dan Engel Barbara S. Estivo Lisa and John Estivo Joan and David Farha

Alumni Parents

Carol and Norman Farha Jim Farha Layla Anbargi and Hussam Farhoud Louise and Gale Farmer Joan and Bruce Ferris Allison and Mitch Fiegel Mary and Eric Fisher Donna J. Flynn Peggy and Steve Frankamp Debbie and Don Funke Maria and Tim Garroutte James W. Garvey '67 Jeannie and Mike Gehrer Cindy and John Gensch Lauris and Jay Gibson Ruthie and Jim Gillespie Paula and Jim Gluck Janice and Tim Go Nancy and Bill Graham, Jr. Annette and Larry Gurney Cindy and Larry Halsey Floreen and George Hampton Jenny and Scott Hatchett Sally and Dave Hawley Karen and Scott Hawley Helen and Ed Healy Karla and Don Henry Dana and Bill Hensley Bunny and Patrick Hill Perla and Ramon Hizon Louise and Mark Holden Cindy and Tom Honton Terri and Mike Horton Brigitte and Alif Hourani Cindy and Bob Hull Carrie and Jon Hullings Janet Hyndman Sue and Curtis Irby Sarah and David Jervis Virginia and Patrick Kehoe Jamie and Kris Kennedy Kecia Kesler Sun and Andy Kim Susan and David Klingenberg Cynthia and Ronald Koepsel Robin and John Kraft Sue and Harold Kruger Kathryn L. Langrehr Audra '85 and Ben Lee Kim and C.J. Lett Jenny and John Lewelling Emily and Dick Lies Teri and Greg Lower June B. Madison Diana and Dennis Maloney Jill P. Marhaver Nancy and Chuck McGuire Kathy and Mark Melhorn Debbie and Bill Messamore Ruth and Bruce Meyer Rose Mary and Bernard Mohr Robin and Harry Morris

Belinda and Arthur Mould Barbara and Ray Multhaup Marieke Wolfe and Scott Murphy Kaye and Walter Myers Tammy and Kevin Mykel Kelley S. Naron and Ronn D. Reynolds Sherri and Tod Newlin Jan and Ray Nicodemus Diana and Jerry Nixon Suze Anne and John Norton Jane and Burt Odenheimer Lisa and Randy Oehmke Margaret and Tom O'Hara Renee and John Osborne Kathy and Bob Overman Jenny and Ron Paulseen Carol and John Pavetto Allison '77 and Stacy Peterson Michelle and Scott Pitman Ruth and Ian Powell Lori and Jerry Primm Ann and Rob Ramseyer Sharol and Bob Rasberry Elisa and Francisco Rausa Mary E. Rawcliffe Mary Beth and Patrick Regan Amy and Rick Reisner Phoebe and Tom Richardson Lisa and Scott Ritchie Janie and Hale '67 Ritchie Kathy and Dave Robertson Barbara and David Rolph Devon '71 and Joe '70 Rothwell Paij B. Rutschman Colby Sandlian Lisa and Brian Schooler Mary and Jack Schurman Janet and Paul Schwarz Sonja and Bob Seidl Annette and Jimmy Shamas Patricia and Howard Sherwood Jan and Tim Shigley Pat and John Siedhoff Jan G. Siefkes Meghan and Jim Smith Barbara K. Stokley The Kevin Stuckey Family Charity and Randy Sullivan Rae and Russ Thiel Mamba and Douglas Tibbals Ann and Charles Velie Stephanie and Jeff Walker Martha and Keith Walker Susan and Rick Walker Nestor R. Weigand, Jr. Ken A. Wells Debbie and Richard Wood Mr. Bill Woolley '76 Nancy and Dean Wright Doug Yanney Bob D. Young Trish and Darrell Youngman

A VISIT FROM NAIS PRESIDENT

Alumni Parents

ast December I got a call from John Chubb. John is the President of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) of which Collegiate is a member school. As it turns out, Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife has relatives in Andover, and they were coming to Kansas for a visit. John asked if he could come over and see Collegiate and meet with some of our people. Of course I quickly agreed to that. Upon his arrival we chatted a little about Collegiate and our history and our future and then proceeded to walk around campus. We poked our heads into several classes in each of the four divisions. In every case there was significant learning and teaching happening. In a couple of classes we were invited to participate in the discussions or labs that the students were having at the time. Our students impressed him. Our teachers impressed him. Our facilities impressed him. John commented that he had visited over 55 NAIS member schools in the past six months and, in his opinion, Collegiate would be one of the top ones on his list for our culture, our curriculum, the demeanor of our students and our teachers, the whole learning environment. And when compared with schools with significantly higher tuitions than ours, he commented that Collegiate was a tremendous value for our families with respect to the experience that our students were having. With all humility I thanked him for those comments. We all know that we have a special school filled with wonderful families, but it is affirming to hear that from someone of Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caliber, experience and perspective. Thanks, John, for visiting us and for encouraging us to continue to press on for excellence and innovation and leadership in education. Tom Davis, Headmaster 71

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

ver the past fifty years, Collegiate has been blessed with donors who had a vision for the future. They not only supported the current operations of the school but chose to establish endowment funds that would have long-term benefits. Five of those endowment funds are specifically designed to enhance professional development for the faculty. Every class, every conference, every educational opportunity that is attended brings enrichment opportunities for the students of Collegiate. Faculty discover techniques and new approaches to engage students’ imaginations by providing exciting and fun learning experiences. This past year, the following five endowments offered funds for faculty to apply to use within each endowment's specific guideline. • The Bridges Endowment was established by R. Douglas and Helen Fay Bridges to provide training in the area of special needs students. • The Clark Endowment, established by Steve Clark in memory of his wife Judy Clark, is specific to educational opportunities for Lower School faculty. • The Nick Madison Endowment, established in memory of Dr. Nick Madison by his wife June and two daughters, is to be used for professional development in the area of science. • The Taylor Family Endowment, established by Dan and Kate Taylor, is for extraordinary educational opportunities for Upper School faculty including sabbaticals and internationally renowned conferences or workshops. • The Ford Foundation Endowment, given to Collegiate through a matching grant request, offers funds for any division as long as the award each year is rotated to a different curriculum area. THANK YOU to the families that established these endowments! Your vision and generosity are providing invaluable continued educational opportunities for our faculty.

The Bridges Endowment As we continue to work in our classrooms to bridge the gaps for learning different students, we must be aware of current research and the steps necessary to help all students succeed in school. Attending the conference “Dyslexia: Recognize It” was a timely effort in staying in tune with the newest research on the dyslexic student and how we as classroom teachers can help not only the student but the families, too. Listening to Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz tell of their research and the current thoughts on how to fill those gaps in learning allowed us to collaborate about the curriculum we teach and the best platform for each student. The parent panel with our own Chris Ashbrook at the helm and many tutors and families from Collegiate participating, enlightened us on how far we have come in this process and how much more diligent we need to be in the future. Thank you to the Bridges Endowment for sending us to this conference! Sharon Marie Clark, Shirley Harrison Meissner, Phyllis Placzek, 2nd Grade Team My time at the “Dyslexia: Recognize It” Conference was a powerful reminder of the important role I have as an early childhood educator. Each day in my Pre-Kindergarten classroom, children’s minds are under construction. Networks of neural connections that will last a lifetime are being formed, used, and reinforced. Learning, growth, and change are occurring at cyber speed. It’s thrilling, magical, and frightening, all at once. To help children establish their neural networks, I use deceptively common “tools” such as nursery rhymes, rhyming games, and Dr. Seuss books. I provide handwriting activities and a print-rich environment to help children identify and form the letters of the alphabet. Together, we sing songs, clap syllables, and construct/deconstruct words orally so the children learn the sound(s) each letter makes. These activities help children learn fundamental language concepts of combining letter sounds to make words we use everyday to communicate. The keynote speakers, world-renowned power couple Drs. Bennett and Sally Shaywitz, emphasized that dyslexia does not reflect an overall defect in language, but a localized weakness within a specific component of a child’s language system. Dr. Sally Shaywitz further explained that dyslexia impacts the language factory part of the brain where the sounds of language are put together to form words and where words are broken down into their elemental sounds. It is “a localized deficit in a sea of strengths.” As an educator, I know it is critical that I help every children in my class develop the skills they will need to effectively use the language system. While it’s important to be focused on teaching these skills each day, I need to be on the lookout for signs that suggest that a child might have a localized weakness. Early identification and intervention is essential to helping each child succeed. A father on the Parent Panel used a team analogy, relating that it takes practice, sacrifice, hard work, and cooperation amongst parents,

teachers, school administrators, and specialists to help a child with dyslexia achieve success. Sitting next to and hearing from my Collegiate colleagues at the conference, I was reminded that the Collegiate family is a phenomenal support system for each child, family, and teacher dealing with learning differences. Cathy Gray, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

The Clark Endowment As teachers adapt to new techniques of instruction, professional development becomes the cornerstone for the success of implementing these new and diverse ways of helping our students to learn. The 2nd grade teachers had the privilege of attending a two-day conference in Denver, Colorado on September 14 and 15, 2013. The Daily Five and CAFÉ are two wonderful books we had read as part of our book study in the Lower School. As we continued to discuss the benefits of this structure, we were eager to have first-hand knowledge of how to implement this program into our already strong curricular-based 2nd grade. The SISTERS, Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, are experienced teachers who developed this structure through years of research and practice. Their fast-paced, energetic, researched-based presentation carried us forward to provide us with the foundation for creating this structure in our own classrooms. Walk into any 2nd grade classroom and you will see students engaged in reading and writing as they choose the method of practice for becoming a better reader and writer. Teachers can be seen conferring oneon-one with students as they read from their “Good-Fit” books. Students take ownership of their learning as they receive guidance from their teachers on strategies to strengthen their Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expand Vocabulary (CAFÉ). We so appreciate the ability to attend this conference and meet the authors of the books we had read. Thank you to the Judy Broshears Clark Lower School Endowment for allowing us to attend this fabulous conference. Our students will continue to benefit from our learning for years to come!

entirely in French. Just being able to speak French consistently throughout the conference and listening intently to the various accents of the language was really exciting for me. The four-fold interaction with – (1) participants who were teaching middle school, high school, and college French, (2) those who represented France at the French Consulate Luncheon (really special), (3) those college professors who provided excellent sessions with thoughtful ideas on teaching, and (4) international people with whom I spoke from Quebec, Canada, France, Iraq, and Belgium – was an experience that I will never forget. Because our school has implemented technology, sessions that utilized some new twists like using an internet mini soap opera series conducted in the target language could keep them interested in learning. Students are curious as to what exactly will happen next in these series and are learning tons of vocabulary at the same time. One session I particularly enjoyed focused on students analyzing front pages of diverse French magazines, predicting what type of article might be found in that particular magazine. I heard ideas that could be used from French I to French AP, and I was able to implement several in my teaching. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to spend that very rewarding time with other teachers of foreign language. The Foreign Language department is grateful to the Taylor Foundation for a grant allowing the purchase of 6 webinars from the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language. The ACTFL webinars, which Gaby White, Chair, Jorge Trinchet, Peggy Church, and Virginia Kehoe watched together, provided a springboard for discussion and a wonderful opportunity to dialog about foreign language teaching issues. Although three different languages are taught – Latin, French, and Spanish – the webinars focused on topics that were relevant and interactive with all three languages. Opportunities that allow Wichita Collegiate Upper School teachers to learn together, particularly focusing on their specific fields, are always very beneficial.

As teachers adapt to new techniques of instruction, professional development becomes the cornerstone for the success of implementing these new and diverse ways of helping our students to learn.

Sharon Marie Clark, Shirley Meissner, Phyllis Placzek, 2nd Grade Team

The Taylor Family Foundation The American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages Conference, which I attended with Jorge Trinchet, inspired us both to think differently and creatively about teaching French and Spanish. I tried to attend the seminars that were conducted

Gaby White (Chair), Jorge Trinchet, Peggy Church, and Virginia Kehoe, The Foreign Language Department Thanks to the Taylor Family Foundation, I had the pleasure of attending the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from in October 2013. At this conference, I attended many sessions on various aspects of mathematics and toured the convention center where I was able to look at resources for my classroom. One excellent resource I saw is the TI-Nspire CX Navigator system. The Navigator system allows me to wirelessly connect with each student’s calculator and manage the class better. With this system, I can quickly view all student handhelds at the same time and even empower ... continued on page 63

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individual students to share their work using the Live Presenter. I would also be able to give students immediate feedback and assess students by sending them questions to answer. I decided to apply for this system through the Collegiate Association of Parents grants and was graciously awarded my request. I can’t wait to use it in my classroom next year and see my students get even more excited about learning. Another interesting resource I plan to purchase for my classroom is a program called Fluid Math, which allows me to use my tablet to write a function in my own handwriting to create a graph of the function. Then I can perform various transformations and students can make conjectures on what will happen. I think this software will be very beneficial, as it allows students to see algebraic, graphical, and numerical representations all at the same time. I also attended several sessions that I found beneficial. One session was on removing barriers in mathematical reasoning. In this session, the speaker discussed the importance of the language that the classroom teacher uses and that students mimic what we say. He emphasized the importance of using correct language, such as saying “equivalent” instead of “reducing” and saying what the mathematical properties are that we are using instead of saying “cancelling,” “plug it in,” etc. I always want my students to understand the reasons for why we can do the things we do in mathematics, and I found this session to be a good reminder of that. Another session I thoroughly enjoyed was on writing in geometry. I have been teaching geometry for many years now and one area where students tend to struggle is on justifying and explaining their reasoning. The speaker in this session said that students need to be able to make viable arguments and critique the arguments of others. She gave several tips that I found useful, such as having students first brainstorm what they know and write down their ideas before beginning a proof. Something else I really liked that she said was, “Writing increases the cognitive domain of the problem.” I think this is very true and forces students to really think about the problem. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have attended this conference and obtained such valuable resources and knowledge. I can’t say thank you enough to the Taylor family for opportunity they have afforded me. I am so excited to use my new Navigator software next school year and see how it impacts my students’ learning. Thank you so much! Jenny Chrisler, Upper School Math Teacher

The Ford Foundation Endowment The Ford Foundation Endowment allowed Suzanne Mattix and Leslie Prechtel to attend a conference designed specifically for school librarians about using iPads and other digital tools. We came away with ideas for integrating technologies that will enhance the library program as well as educational apps for the iPad that are free or inexpensive. The organization that offered the conference includes a handbook that each participant takes away. The handbook has proven to be a great resource to refer back to when planning lessons and discussing the library program.

Amy Cunningham and I also attended the Association of Independent School Librarians Conference in Dallas. We networked with librarians from across the United States and Canada about common library concerns. We have returned full of ideas that will enhance our library programs and benefit students and faculty. While in Dallas we attended various thought-provoking workshops such as Genrefying the Library, 21st Century Tools for Students, Digital Citizenship, and Collection Development. We also visited several Dallas/Fort Worth Independent Schools, which afforded us the opportunity to observe a variety of library programs. Thank you for generously making all of this possible. Leslie Prechtel, Suzanne Mattix, and Amy Cunningham, Wichita Collegiate Librarians In December, I attended the one day conference, “Laying the Foundation for Mathematics in the Kindergarten Classroom – Helping Young Children Develop Mathematical Ideas.” It is critical that students develop a strong foundation and understanding of math in their kindergarten year. The foundation laid in kindergarten is extremely important to the student’s future math success beyond kindergarten. At the conference, I learned many engaging ways to teach early number sense concepts, new and fun ways to use the calendar in daily routines, and how to teach operations with exciting music, games, and literature. Immediately after the conference, I developed many new learning centers that were enjoyed by my kindergarten students and contributed to their understanding of mathematical concepts. I was also very excited to share new ideas with my colleagues. By attending this local conference I learned many fresh ideas to engage my students in developmentally appropriate ways while helping these young learners develop a strong foundation in mathematical concepts. Thank you to the Edward F. Ford Foundation Endowment for allowing me to challenge and expand my knowledge of teaching math to kindergarteners. Peggy Drew, Kindergarten Teacher I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference this year. I was inspired and rejuvenated. I purchased relevant materials and received helpful input from curriculum specialists in the Exhibition Hall. There were many interesting programs, and I incorporated new ideas as soon as I returned from the conference. One that my students really enjoyed was Fun Day, Math Monday. In Advising each Monday, 6th graders played challenging math games that I learned in a workshop. It was meaningful to collaborate with teachers from around the country, and great to share time with my Collegiate peers. This enlightening experience was a wonderful gift! Suzanne Schwarz, 6th Grade Math Teacher

ach year, our parents put in countless hours to support our students, faculty, and staff. The dedication of our parent organizations and volunteers help Wichita Collegiate to provide a world-class education, both in and out of the classroom. Thank you to all the parents who have given of their time, talent, and treasure to make the 2013-2014 school year another successful year!

BOOSTER CLUB

CAP

Booster Club once again has experienced another unbelievably successful year due to the never-ending support from our WCS family. Financially, we were able to fund over $42,000 to support extracurricular activities on the entire campus. We are dedicated to providing funds not only to improve our facilities, but to keep WCS competitive regarding our fine arts department, academics, and athletics. Every year we regularly fund over 30 groups throughout WCS. In addition to that, we accept fund requests from staff members each September and January to discuss the benefits of these needs and how they will enhance WCS. Some of the improvements that Booster Club has funded for the 2013-2014 school year are listed below:

Collegiate Association of Parents (CAP) had a fantastic year! Thanks to the wonderful participation of our many Collegiate families, CAP is funding over $53,000 in campus-wide wish list items.

* Defibrillator for WCS Football Stadium * WCS tablecloths for banquets, signings, and meetings * New baseball scoreboard, batting cages, and protective screens * Tent rental for 50 year celebration * New tennis Quick Start Net and tennis balls * Publication of Hemispheres * Archery set for Middle School * New travel suits and bags for basketball * New volleyball standards These are just a few of the items that Booster Club has funded; if you would like to see a complete list, contact any Booster Club Board Member. We will be holding our 3rd Annual Booster Night Pep Rally Friday, August 22, 2014 at 5:30 in the WCS Football Stadium. This will be a perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends after the summer, meet new families, and be introduced to the fall athletes! This evening will also give you an opportunity to sign up to be a Booster Club or Booster Board member. We are so fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers to help with concessions, Booster Night, the activity program, and to all of you who are Booster Club members. One hundred percent of the revenue from all of these events and programs goes directly back to the school. I would not want to guess the amount of hours we have all put in, but I can vouch for the amazing friendships and hilarious memories we have made to last 100 lifetimes! Thank you so much for providing your constant financial support, hard work, and forward thinking that enables WCS to remain at the top. We look forward to expanding our Booster Club family and all of the success that lies ahead for 2014-2015! Beth Copher, Booster Club President 76

CAP conducted many fundraisers this year, which were well supported by the Collegiate community, including: Poinsettia Sale, Give Back Shopping Day, Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Surprise, Garden Market, Dillonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gift Card Program, Box Tops, Finals Survival Pack, and Wrap Packs. Because of your generous support, CAP is able to support the school and its faculty, staff, and administrators by providing new learning tools like: Early Childhood: a Yamaha Clavinova piano (half of the cost generously funded by Patrons of the Arts); a classroom audio system; and new play ground equipment; Lower School: iPads; calculators; and, microphones for the existing class room audio system; Middle School: a smartboard; FOSS Planetary Science kit; and cameras; Upper School: Adobe Photoshop updates; Vernier probes and sensors to enhance Science and Chemistry: and, a wireless interactive calculator system for monitoring math students. Thanks again for your generous support throughout the year! The items listed above are just a few examples of the many wishes granted. If you would like to see the full list, please contact Sheryl Nolan at sheryl.nolan@icloud.com.

PATRONS OF THE ARTS Patrons of the Arts is dedicated to providing the extras, in the form of time and money, to our creative Fine Arts program. Patrons annually funds $200 stipends for each of the 12 fine arts staff and holds a fundraiser every other year to fund major improvements. During the 2013-14 school year, Patrons was able to share in funding a new Clavinova for the Early Childhood music department and for use throughout campus. Past projects have included funding band instruments, instruments for Early Childhood, HD television monitors for art classes, keyboards, dance studio upgrades, frames for art displays, Bose music system in Lower School, software for music tech classes, field trips, and piano bench and cover for grand piano in Upper School. Patrons donates countless volunteer hours for the Upper and Middle School musicals, dramas, and wherever we are needed. Patrons also provides reserved seating at the Thanksgiving Program for our major donors, which has been well received by many families in recent years. Patronsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; major fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014. We look forward to seeing all art lovers and parents of art lovers. Sarah Steele, Patrons of the Arts President

PARENTS SUPPORTING SCIENCE Parents Supporting Science would like to thank everyone in the WCS community who has supported us with memberships and trash bag purchases this year. Because of your support, PSS granted more than $4,000 to provide the following for our students: * Purchased rockets for the 4th grade science students * Supported Middle School robotics program with materials/supplies for robotics courses * Supported 8th grade spring science project with liquid nitrogen * Supported 7th grade education and faculty training with purchase of a Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR-T AED trainer system * Bought Upper School math students treats following math competition testing at WCS * Supported Upper School Wizards by purchasing chemicals for use during community programs performed by students * Supported Upper School Environmental Science and Biology students with purchase of fluorescent grow lights and shade cloth * Supported Upper School Chemistry department with funds toward a Vernier mini-GC and Labquest probes for research * Collected and forwarded 2014 summer science, technology, and robotics opportunities to PSS members We hope you will continue to help us support and encourage strong science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities here at WCS. If you need trash bags, please email Cindy Heady at caheady@att.net or call 612-0280. We will be glad to meet you at WCS and get those bags to you! All colors/ sizes (white, yellow, blue) are $11 per roll with checks made out to Parents Supporting Science. Thanks again for a great year! Cindy Heady, President Lea Squires, Treasurer

Pictured, left: At the Wichita Center for the Arts annual fundraiser, Holiday Tables, several very talented Collegiate moms decorated a table celebrating our 50th Anniversary. 77

CLASS NOTES class of 1971

Devon Rothwell retired from teaching at WCS at the end of the 2013-14 school year.

class of 1991

Ryan Pearson married Brittany McQuarry March class of 1978 23, 2013 in David Pierce, his wife Judy and their cat have Burleson, Texas. moved into a house in Pueblo with his brother, Ryan's children his son, their dog, his dad, and his dad's cat. Dexter and Nate His mother is in a nearby nursing home. This were groomsmen, is a family effort to take care of their parEmily was a bridesents. They are doing their Friends Along the maid, and Parker Road bereavement work in their spare time was a flower girl. with their FAR Mobile Sanctuary--a travelBrittany and Ryan ing version of Friends Along the Road. He reside in Kansas continues to write articles and books. His book City where Ryan is Senior Vice President of A Father's Astral Diary: Looking for Lilli in the Westrope. Otherworld is to be published by O-Books out of the UK as soon as the cover art is complete. class of 1993 He is grateful for his Collegiate friends who stay in touch.

class of 1981

Brian Drevets is still living with his family in Taichung, Taiwan, working at Morrison Academy. Their oldest daughter Claire, who attended WCS in 5th and 6th grade, performed her senior recital as a music major at St. Olaf College. Follow this link to the recital: http:// www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?e=1036

class of 1983

Clare Vanderpool has received the Printz Honor Book award by the American Library Association for her second novel Navigating Early. The award, named for Michael L. Printz, recognizes excellence in literature written for young adults. Navigating Early, published in 2013, is the story of a landlocked Kansas boy who is uprooted after his mother's death and placed in a boarding school in Maine. 78

Pictured, left to right: Allison Grace, Meegan Flanigan, Amy Stiglic, Natalie Jones, Jill Preston, Todd Overman, Stephanie Turner, Jeromy Gensch, Chris Flanigan, Rochelle Small, Aeramy Porter. Attending the 20 year reunion but not in the picture were Carrie Bateman, Patrick Williams, Kallie Hapgood and Sun-Young Chi. Elizabeth Ablah has been appointed as a representative for the Wichita Business Coalition on Health Care.

class of 1994

Carrie Jablonski and husband Doug Cleveland welcomed their second son on November 21, 2013, Carver Jablonski Cleveland. Big brother Caden, as well as mom and dad, are thrilled.

Nes Weigand married Laura Bailey on March 1, 2014.

class of 1995

Samara Taher has worked as a family physician at Chicago Family Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the under-served population of South Chicago, since 2010. She has recently acquired the position of Lead Physician of the East Side Office. She has also maintained her position as Assistant Faculty, Department of Family Medicine, University of Chicago.

class of 1996 Kristy Finnegan, husband Doug and daughter Laurel welcomed a set of identical twin boys, Douglas Alan III and Westphal Ross, to their family on May 16, 2013.

Brandon Paulseen and Lindsay Pestinger were married May 4, 2013 at the Paulseen Ranch in McPherson, KS.

class of 1997

Preethi Chaparala is still living in New York City, but is working at Plush Audio Postproduction Studio, http://plushnyc.com/. Jessie Collins and husband Scott happily welcomed their son, Luke, on July 23, 2012. He joins his big sister Finley, who is 4.

Melissa Doeblin and Joshua Skelton were married on December 21, 2013 at the Cider Gallery in Lawrence, Kansas. The couple enjoyed their honeymoon this summer. Alexis Michael, along with her husband, John, returned to Wichita about four years ago, following the birth of their first child, Hazel. Beatrice joined the family in September of 2012. Alexis is happily helping her parents in the running of the family's veterinary clinic, while John heads up Butler Community College's Culinary Arts Department as lead instructor. They enjoy spending time with their two girls, gardening, renovating their College Hill home, and entertaining friends when time allows. Alexis has enjoyed reconnecting with old Collegiate friends who found themselves back in Wichita as well. Jon Rolph, wife Lauren, big sisters Emma and Olivia and big brother David welcomed Peter Amadeus Rolph on February 17, 2014. He weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. Lindsey Will and Ibrahim Majekodunmi welcomed Xavier into the world on October 1, 2013. The family resides in Nigeria.

class of 1998

Chris Dakhil and spouse Charese welcomed their second child to the family on November 8, 2013. Benjamin joins daughter Lila, who is now 1.

Blake Webster directed a commercial for the Arsenio Hall Show and Robitussin. It starred Stephen Weigand '99 as well. Https://vimeo. com/85854591

class of 1999

Kim Bahre and husband David opened Wheat State Distilling in Wichita this past summer. The distillery is open to the public for tours, which include Kansas history and information on distilling in general.

Jessica Macari and husband Ariel Macari welcomed their second child, Eli Isaac Macari on July 19, 2013. He weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins big sister Layla, who is 2. The four of them currently reside in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kathy Rukes and husband Brad welcomed Lucas Emerson Rukes on January 25, 2014 at 3:45 a.m. Lucas weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and measured 19.5 inches. He joins brothers Ethan and Jackson. Jordan Womble and spouse Amanda welcomed Logan Fox Womble on March 2, 2014. Logan weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches.

class of 2000

Mark Dilts was team lead and designer for the winning craft in the Washington D.C. Red Bull Flugtag. You can read an article about it at: http://readingeagle.com/article. aspx?id=514047. He has relocated to Brugge, Belgium for one year as part of his work for CNH Industrial. He will be there until December of 2014â&#x20AC;&#x201C;and has a guest room! Nicola Lodes and husband Brian welcomed Alexander Brian Lodes on May 5, 2013. He weighed 9 pounds 3 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. He is loved by big sister Leah and her parents. They are still living in Papillon, Nebraska. Lexi Malkin continues to be on faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as an instructor of opthalmology (in the low vision department). She has been first author on numerous research papers this past year. She

teaches continuing education courses to other optometrists locally and across the U.S. and she will be presenting at the International Low Vision Conference in Melbourne, Australia this spring. Laura Dakhil Monahan has joined the Cancer Center of Kansas as Chief Legal Officer.

class of 2001

Lisa Burgess was married on May 24, 2014 at Belle Haven on the James River, a historic manor in Charlottesville, Virginia. Her husband is Andy Belot, who is also from Wichita and graduated from Wichita Southeast in 2001. They met in Wichita when they were 13 years old. They stayed friends through high school and periodically saw each other at KU and after graduation. They reunited and started dating when they ran into each other in Lawrence in the fall of 2012. After marrying and honeymooning in Greece, they live in the D.C. Metro area. She is the Director of Media Relations for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Andy is a Business Manager for Hinge Marketing, which is based in Reston, Virginia. Ashley Pendleton welcomed another baby boy on August 20, 2013. Hudson Samuel Pendleton was born at 1:58 a.m., weighing in at 7 pounds 3 ounces and 20 3/4" long. Husband Jameil and big brother Lucas are thrilled! Kristin Jenkins Weaver and husband Eric welcome their second baby girl on August 9, 2013. Ella Teress Weaver weighed in at 8 pounds 2 ounces and 20 3/4 inches long. Big sister Addison is in love! They currently reside in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Sara Zafar and spouse Josh Dutcher were happy to welcome their daughter Natalie to the family on January 3, 2014. They continue to reside in Lawrence, Kansas.

class of 2002

J.K. Dillehay joined his father's practice last June after completing his orthodontics training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. The two are now partners and making plans to build an office in the Waterfront in Wichita.

class of 2003 Jessica Harroz and husband Edward had their second daughter on December 9, 2013. Her name is Nyssa Katherine and she was 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Nyssa joins big sister Gia at home.

class of 2005

Adam Bakri and Sarah Berger were married in Atchison, Kansas on May 25, 2013. The couple reside in Luanda, Angola.

Sheree Peterson married Ben Lutz on March 17, 2012. She and Ben reside in Kansas City, Kansas where she works as the Assistant Katherine Healy married Casey James Registrar at the Nerman Contemporary Dougan of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Art Museum. She also has her own private Saturday, May 25, 2013 on the Caribbean violin studio. Ben is a real estate appraiser for island of Antigua. Katherine received a B.A. Ashley Rescot is Cushman Wakefield Real Estate Company. degree in History from Duke University an adjunct French Sheree enjoyed seeing and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of instructor at Purdue all her former Collegiate Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She University Calumet, as friends at the 50th Fine will be employed by Chevron Corporation well as a private violin Arts Concert May 3rd in San Ramon, California. Casey received instructor and perwhere she reunited with B.A. degrees in Biology and Economics from former in the Greater her four sisters and Brown University and an M.B.A from the Chicago Area. She mom to perform their Wharton School of Business at the University recently performed violins in a fun violin of Pennsylvania. He will be employeed by a recital in Paris, ensemble. McKinsey & Company in Palo Alto. The cou- France, featuring the music of Franck, Debussy, ple will reside in San Francisco, California. Boulanger, and Zu単iga. She enjoys teaching both French and music to people of all ages. Scott Rosell and Christian Hourani She returned to WCS for her eighth year of Katie Grelinger were married Stefanie Sotello teaching in the Summer Explorations program. married October 12, on September 15, 2012 2013. Scott received a in Kansas City. They degree in Art History met in freshman biology Jackie Risnear and from the University of class at the University husband John welKansas. of Kansas. The coucomed a baby boy, ple now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, where John Karl Risnear, on October 29, 2013. Chris Varenhorst is a tech lead/code monkey Stefanie is a dentist at Dropbox in San Francisco. and Christian is completing his residency in Internal Medicine and will begin his fellowship Cole Walton and in Cardiology in July. class of Morgan Saylor were married February 1, 2004 2014 at The Chapel at Katie Hill and Tony Leiding were married on Peter Isaac and wife Beaver Creek Resort November 9, 2013. Katie graduated from the Georgia celebrated in Avon, Colorado. University of Kansas in Lawrence; Tony gradthe birth of their They honeymooned in uated from Iowa State University and received first child, Ava Marie Jackson Hole, Wyoming an M.B.A. at the University of Mary. Katie is a Isaac. Ava was born and reside in Parker, realtor with Becky Hancock Realty in Alabama. on New Year's Eve. Colorado. Tony is a captain in the US Army and flies The family is living Blackhawk helicopters on Medevac missions. in Chicago, Illinois. class of 2006 He is stationed at Ft. Rucker and they reside in Alexandra Alvis marEnterprise, Alabama. ried Paul Newman Andy Ritchie and in July of 2013. She wife Lana welcomed graduated with Emerson Rose Ritchie honors from KU with on February 11, 2014. a degree in linguistics She joins big brother in 2013 and will be Drew at home in Olpe, starting her Master's Kansas. at the University of Edinburgh in the fall to study antiquarian book archiving and curation.

Hanna Grene was married in Washington, D.C. on June 1, 2014 to Jamison McCorrison. They live in the District, and she works as a Public Relations Manager for an energy efficiency firm.

the Engineering Honor Society. Many of you will remember that Chelsea was one of our original 5th grade astronauts. After interning last summer for Space X, Chelsea will be moving to Washington, D.C. to work for Orbital Science.

Gus Myer is now attending The University of The South (Sewanee) and is playing varsity baseball there.

class of 2013

class of 2009

Kerri Peterson and Forrest Parr were Jon Pankow married his wife Stephanie on July married July 27, 20, 2013. They met at Baylor University. She 2013 at Eastminster is also a medical Presbyterian Church student. Jon will in Wichita, with the graduate from reception held at the Kansas University Wichita Country Club. School of Medicine The couple honeyon May 17, 2014 mooned in Jamaica and and will be doing reside in Dallas, Texas residency in where he works at ISN Corporation and Kerri Internal Medicine. is a Master's student in Biblical Counseling at class of 2008 Dallas Theological Seminary. Chris Brito and class of 2010 Kelsey Nachbar of Mariah Green got engaged to Toby Kriwiel Shawnee, Kansas (Trinity Academy '10) on December 31, were united in 2013. Mariah and Toby met during their marriage on senior year at high school and started dating November 16, about 2 months later. They continued in a 2013 at St. Joseph long distance relationship during college unCatholic Church in til he moved to Texas in 2013. Toby attends Shawnee by Father UT Arlington and works for Work Ready, Hawken. Kelsey which helps people with mental and physical graduated from St. disabilities find jobs. Mariah is graduating Thomas Aquinas in from TCU in May and applying to medical Overland Park, Kansas and from the University school to start in August 2015. They were of Kansas in Lawrence. Chris also graduated married on July 19, 2014 and plan to stay from the University of Kansas. He is now a in Fort Worth while he finishes school and Financial Analysist at Petro Capital Securities. she works for a year before going to medical The couple honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico school. and reside in Dallas, Texas. Diana Heldman graduated in May from Chelsea Katan graduated Magna Cum Laude WSU with a bachelor's degree in Theatre. from Embry Riddle University. She was honored by the Society of Women Engineers and

Wichita last summer.

Joe Asbridge got engaged to Keelee Hicks on February 12, 2014. The wedding date will be set after he graduates from college. They met working at Music Theater of

Grace Bradfield is a full-standing member of the Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra (NMKSO). As a freshman at Bethel College, she plays in the symphony alongside professional musicians and community members with a life-long love of music. In school, she focuses on Pre-Dental and violin performance. Grace is also a member of the Bethel College women's cross country team. She plans to join Dr. McCullough and her team members to volunteer in the dental aspect of this years' Kansas Mission of Mercy event in Dodge City. T'Keyah Williams made the Dean's List for her first semester at Wichita State University. She is a Student Ambassador; only 34 of the over 400 people who applied were accepted.

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