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Previous honors/awards received: In addition to 16 previous inaugural appearances, Culver’s Black Horse Troop and Equestriennes recently participated in the opening ceremony of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (January 2016), the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky. (September 2010) and the Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade (2008). Members of the Black Horse Troop also participated in McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago (2016, 2014, 2013), the Lord Mayors Show in London, England (2007) and the Equestriennes in the 500 Festival Parade (2009).

Distinguishing uniform characteristics: Culver Military Academy’s Black Horse Troopers are dressed in their Dress A uniform with black riding boot and black riding helmets. Each is mounted on a black horse and will carry a U.S. flag. The Equestriennes of Culver Girls Academy wear black hunt boots, white breeches, black gloves, and black riding helmets. The Equestriennes are mounted on horses with braided manes.

Interesting facts/notes:A college prep boarding school from Culver, Indiana, Culver Academies’ Black Horse Troop (boys) and Equestriennes (girls) are celebrating the 104th anniversary of the school’s first appearance in a Presidential Inaugural Parade. The Culver Military Academy Black Horse Troop was the personal escort for Vice President Thomas Marshall in the Wilson-Marshall inaugurals of 1913 and 1917. Marshall was the governor of Indiana in 1909-13. Vice President-elect is also a former governor of Indiana.

The 2017 parade marks the 17th appearance for the Black Horse Troop and the eighth for the Equestriennes of Culver Girls Academy. Since 1957, the college prep boarding school has been represented by mounted units at 14 of the last 15 inaugural parades. There are two Equestriennes and one Trooper riding today whose parents or siblings rode for Culver in previous inaugural parades. There are one pair of brothers riding in 2017. A brother/sister duo is also attend- ing. The sister is an alternate rider. (Note: Culver Academies is considered a singular noun.)

Founded in 1894, Culver Academies’ equestrian program is an integral part of the school’s rigorous academic regimen and its character and leadership training programs. The annual enrollment is comprised of 800 students from 35 states and 25 countries.

Girl Legacy Riders: Jordan Blackburne – sister of George Blackburne IV (2001) and Tom (2005), daughter of George Blackburne III (1969) Anna Nicholson, sister of Alena Nicholson (2013), daughter of Laura Smith (1985)*

Boy Legacy Riders: Stefan Rasch – son of Olaf Rasch (1985)* Brian Krupp – brother of Alex Krupp (2016), who was an alternate in 2013.

* Culver was present, but 1985 parade was canceled because of weather. 1985 was the first appearance of the Equestriennes in an inaugural parade.

Brothers/Sisters riding in 2017: William and John Wakeland (Austin, Texas) are both riding. Brennan Coulson is riding and his sister, Makenna, is an alternate (Granite Bay, Calif.) Culver Academies Black Horse Troop Culver Academies Black Horse Troop In early 1897, Commandant of Cadets Major Leigh Gignilliat began a series of moves to spotlightIn early the 1897, fledgling Commandant Academy of and Cadets its programs.Major Leigh His Gignilliat first, and began longest a series lasting, of moves endeavor to was his Marchspotlight 1897 the fledglingproposal toAcademy the Culver and familyits programs. to purchase His first, sixteen and mountslongest lasting,of the Cleveland endeavor was Nationalhis March Guard's 1897 Black proposal Horse to theTroop. Culver family to purchase sixteen mounts of the Cleveland National Guard’s Black Horse Troop. May of 1897, Culver's Black Horse Troop made its first formal appearance, serving as Honor GuardMay for of Indiana1897, Culver’s Governor Black James Horse Mount Troop at made the Grand its first Army formal of theappearance, Republican serving Encampment asHonor in Richmond,Guard for IndianaIndiana. Governor James Mount at the Grand Army of the Republican Encampment in Richmond, Indiana. An escort to president's, emperors, kings, and queens, the Black Horse Troop has represented the AnCulver escort Academies to president’s, to the emperors, world for kings, more and than queens, one hundred the Black years. Horse In Troop recent has years, represented the Troop has thepresented Culver atAcademies one time to as the many world as forninety more riders than onone mounts hundred selected years. Infrom recent a stable years, of the more Troop thanhas 110 presented black horses. at one time as many as ninety riders on mounts selected from a stable of more than 110 black horses. Fourteen times the Black Horse Troop, which boasts the Academies' best horsemen, has Fourteen times the Black Horse Troop, which boasts the Academies’ best horsemen, has journeyed to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade, a tradition journeyed to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade, a tradi- that began in 1913 with the first inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson. The Troop tion that began in 1913 with the first inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson. TheTroop salutedsaluted Wilson Wilson again again in in1917 1917 and and then then returned returned to to the the nation's nation’s capital capital everyevery four years fromfrom DwightDwight D. Eisenhower'sD. Eisenhower’s second second term term in in 1957 1957 to to George George Bush'sBush’s oath ofof officeoffice inin 1989.1989. The The BlackBlack Horse Horse Troop Troop returned returned to tothe the inaugural inaugural parade parade in in 1997. 1997 and has participated in every inaugural parade since. The Black Horse Troop has appeared in more Presidential Inaugural Parades than any other privateThe or Black public Horse high Troop school has contingent. appeared in It hasmore had Presidential the honor Inaugural of escorting Parades Queen than Elizabeth anyother II of England,private or the public King high and school Queen contingent. of Denmark, It has and had the the late honor Emperor of escorting Hirohito Queen of Japan Elizabeth during severalII of royal England, visits the to King the Unitedand Queen States. of Denmark,The Troop and was the part late of Emperor the opening Hirohito ceremonies of Japan at the 1933during World several Exposition royal visits in Chicago to the United and the States. 11th ThePan-American Troop was Games,part of the held opening in Indianapolis, ceremo- in 1987.nies It athas the traveled 1933 World countless Exposition miles inacross Chicago the countryand the 11thto appear Pan-American at many prominentGames, held national in events,Indianapolis, including in the 1987. 1976 It hasCotton traveled Bowl countless Parade inmiles Dallas across and the the country 1978 Kentucky to appear Derbyat many "Pegasusprominent Parade." national events, including the 1976 Cotton Bowl Parade in Dallas and the 1978 Kentucky Derby “Pegasus Parade.”

THE CULVER EQUESTRIENNES

The Equestriennes were foundedThe in 1980 Culverby Major R.Equestriennes Jeffrey Honzik who was the Director of Horsemanship at Culver from 1980-1988. In 1981 the Equestriennes became the first honor organizationThe Equestriennes for the Culver were Girls founded Academy. in 1980 In by order Major to beR. Jeffreyeligible forHonzik membership who was inthe the Director of Equestriennes,Horsemanship a CGA at Culver student from must 1980-1988. be currently In 1981enrolle thed Equestriennesin an Equine Science became class, the first earned honor the CGA Crest,organization have at least for a the 2.0 Culver grade pointGirls averageAcademy. and In mustorder have to be a eligible satisfactory for membership citizenship grade.in the Eques- triennes, a CGA student must be currently enrolled in an Equine Science class, earned the CGA TheCrest, Equestriennes have at least perform a 2.0 agrade choreographed point average mounted and must drill have ride a set satisfactory to music. citizenshipThe Equestriennes grade. made history in 1985 when they were invited to ride in the 1985 Presidential Inaugural Parade along with the BlackThe EquestriennesHorse Troop fromperform Culver a choreographed Military Academy mounted as the drill Culver ride setcontingent. to music. UnfortunatelyThe Equestriennes the made history in 1985 when they were invited to ride in the 1985 Presidential Inaugural Parade 1985 Presidential Inaugural Parade was canceled due to sub-zero weather conditions. In 1989 the along with the Black Horse Troop from Culver Military Academy as the Culver contingent. Un- Equestriennesfortunately were the 1985 able Presidentialto ride in the Inaugural Inaugural Parade Parade was along canceled with the due Black to sub-zero Horse Troopweather and condi finally- madetions. their In way 1989 down the EquestriennesPennsylvania Avenue.were able In to 1994 ride inthe the Equestriennes Inaugural Parade rode inalong the Indianapoliswith the Black 500 FestivalHorse Parade Troop inclusive and finally with madethe othertheir Honorway down Organizations Pennsylvania from Avenue. Culver. In In1994 January the Equestriennes1997, January 2001rode and in January the Indianapolis 2005 the Equestriennes 500 Festival Parade along inclusivewith the Blackwith the Horse other Troop Honor rode Organizations in the Presidential from InauguralCulver. Parade. In January The 1997,Equestriennes January 2001 and theand Lancer January Platoon 2005 the were Equestriennes invited to Indianapolis along with thein May Black 2002Horseto participate Troop rode in thein the 2002 Presidential Indianapolis Inaugural 500 Festival Parade. Parade. The EquestriennesThe Equestriennes and the also Lancer rode inPla the- toon were invited to Indianapolis in May 2002 to participate in the 2002 Festival 2006 and 2007 Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. In May 2008 a contingent of the Equestriennes and Parade. Lancers rode in the Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade. The Equestriennes also rode in the 2006 and 2007 Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. In May 2008 a contingent of the Equestriennes and Lancers rode in the Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade. The Equestriennes were joined by the Black Horse Troop in Sept., 2010 at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. 1913 1961

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18971897 Indiana Indiana Governor Governor Mount; Mount; Richmond, Richmond, Ind.: Ind.: Escort, Escort, G.A.R. G.A.R. Encampment Encampment 19031903 Louisiana Louisiana Purchase Purchase Exposition; Exposition; St. St. Louis: Louis: Parade Parade 19131913 Woodrow Woodrow Wilson Wilson Inaugural Inaugural; Washington:, Washington, Escort D.C.: toEscort Vice Presidentto Vice President Thomas Thomas Marshall Marshall 19171917 Woodrow Woodrow Wilson Wilson second second Inaugural Inaugural; Washington:: Escort to V.P. Escort Thomas to V.P. Marshall Thomas Marshall 19211921 Marshall Marshall Foch, Foch, Commander Commander-in-Chief-in-Chief of ofAllied Allied Armies, Armies, WW WW I; I;Indianapolis: Indianapolis: Parade Parade Escort Escort 19321932 President President Hoover; Hoover; Ind Indianapolis:ianapolis: Parade Parade Escort Escort 19331933 Century Century of ofProgress Progress Exposition; Exposition; Chicago: Chicago: Parade Parade 19571957 Dwight Dwight Eisenhower Eisenhower Inaugural Inaugural; Washington: Parade Parade 19581958 Queen Queen Elizabeth Elizabeth II appearance;II appearance; Chicago: Chicago: Mounted Mounted escort escort 19601960 King King and and Queen Queen of ofDenmark; Denmark; Chicago: Chicago: Mounted Mounted escort escort 19611961John John F. F. Kennedy Kennedy Inaugural Inaugural; Washington: Parade; Indianapolis Parade “500” Festival Parade 1965 Indianapolis Lyndon Johnson “500” FestivalInaugural Parade; Parade Indianapolis: Opening Parade 1965 Lyndon Johnson ; Washington: Parade 1969 Richard Nixon InauguralInaugural Parade; Indianapolis “500” Festival Parade 1969 Richard Nixon Inaugural; Washington: Parade 1973 Richard Nixon second Inaugural Parade; Indianapolis “500” Festival Parade Indianapolis “500” Festival Parade; Indianapolis: Opening Parade 1975 Japanese Emperor Hirohito Parade Escort, Chicago, Indianapolis “500” Festival Parade 1973 Richard Nixon second Inaugural; Washington: Parade 1976 Cotton Bowl Parade; Dallas; Parade Escort to Queen Mother Sylvia of Denmark; Chicago Indianapolis “500” Festival Parade; Indianapolis: Opening Parade 1977 Jimmy Carter 1975 Japanese EmperorInaugural Hirohito; Parade Chicago: Parade Escort 1979 Indianapolis Escort to H.R.H. “500” FestivalPrince Philip; Parade; Lexington, Indianapolis: Ky. Opening Parade 19761981 Cotton Ronald Bowl Reagan Parade; Inaugural Dallas: ParadeParade 1984 Queen Escorts, Mother Olympic Sylvia Horse of Denmark; Trials; Lexington, Chicago: Ky.Parade Escort 19771985 Jimmy Ronald Carter Reagan Inaugural second; Washington: Inaugural Parade Parade 19791986 H.R.H. Chicago Prince St. Patrick’sPhilip; Lexington: Day Parade Escort 19811987 Ronald Pan-American Reagan InauguralGames Opening; Washington: Ceremonies, Parade Indianapolis 19841989 Olympic George Horse H.W. Trials;Bush Inaugural Lexington: Parade Escorts 19851992 Ronald American Reagan Quarter second Horse Inaugural Congress; Washington: Opening Ceremonies Parade drill performance; Columbus, Ohio 19861994 St. Indianapolis Patrick’s Day “500” Parade; Festival Chicago: Parade; Parade Indianapolis 19871997 Pan Bill-American Clinton second Games; Inaugural Indianapoli Parades: Opening Ceremonies celebration 19892001 George George H.W. W. BushBush InauguralInaugural ;Parade Washington: Parade 19922002 American Indianapolis Quarter “500” Horse Festival Congress; Parade, Columbus, Indianapolis OH: Opening Ceremonies drill performance 19942004 Indianapolis Tulip Festival “500” Parade, Festival Holland, Parade; Mich. Indianapolis: Opening Parade 19972005 Bi llGeorge Clinton W. second Bush secondInaugural Inaugural; Washington: Parade Parade 20012007 George Indianapolis W. Bush “500” Inaugural Festival; Washington:Parade; Lord Parade Mayors Show, London, England 20022008 Indianapolis Pegasus Parade; “500” Festival, Lexington, Indianapolis: Ky; Indianapolis Opening “500” Parade Festival Parade 20042009 Tulip Barack Festival Obama Parade, Inaugural Holland, Parade Michigan 20052011 George Opening W. CeremonyBush second World Inaugural Equestrian, Washington: games, Lexington, Parade KY 20072013 Indianapolis Barack Obama “500” Inaugural Festival; Indianapolis: Parade; McDonald’s Opening ThanksgivingParade Day Parade, Chicago 2014 Lord Indianapolis Mayors Show 500 Festival– London, Parade; England McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Chicago 2008 Pegasus Parade; Lexington, Kentucky Festival Parade Indianapolis “500” Festival; Indianapolis: Opening 2016 Fort Worth Stock Show, Texas; Indianapolis 500 Festival; McDonald’s 2009 Obama Inaugural; Washington: Parade Thanksgiving Day Parade, Chicago 2011 Opening Ceremony World Equestrian games, Lexington, KY 20132017 Obama Donald Inaugural J. Trump; InauguralWashington: Parade Parade Culver Girls Academy Equestriennes Selected HistoryCulver Girlsof Major Academy Performances Equestriennes 1981 – 2017 Selected History of Major Performances 1981 – 2013

1985 Ronald Reagan second Inaugural; Washington: Parade 1989 1985George Ronald H.W. ReaganBush Inaugural second; InauguralWashington:; Washington: Parade Parade 1992 American Quarter Horse Congress; Columbus, OH: Opening Ceremonies drill performance 1994 1989Indianapolis George “500” H.W. Festival Bush Inaugural Parade; Indianapolis:; Washington: Opening Parade Parade 1997 1992Bill Clinton American second Quarter Inaugural Horse; Washington: Congress; Columbus, Parade OH: Opening Ceremonies 1999 Midwestdrill Horse performance Fair Drill Competition; Madison, Wisconsin: 2nd place ProMusica Performance; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio 2000 1994Midwest Indianapolis Horse Fair “500” Drill Competition;Festival Parade; Madison, Indianapolis: Wisconsin: Opening 2nd place Parade 2001 1997George Bill W. Clinton Bush secondInaugural Inaugural; Washington:; Washington: Parade Parade 2001 Midwest Horse Fair Drill Competition; Madison, Wisconsin: 3rd place 1999 Midwest Horse Fair Drill Competition; Madison, Wisconsin: 2nd place 2002 Indianapolis “500” Festival, Indianapolis: Opening Parade 2004 Tulip ProMusicaFestival Parade, Performance; Holland, MichiganOhio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio 2005 2000George Midwest W. Bush Horse second Fair Inaugural Drill Competition;, Washington: Madison, Parade Wisconsin: 2nd place Tulip Festival Parade, Holland, Michigan 2006 2001Indianapolis George “500” W. Bush Festival; Inaugural Indianapolis:; Washington: Opening Parade Parade 2007 2001Indianapolis Midwest “500” Horse Festival; Fair Drill Indianapolis: Competition; Opening Madison, Parade Wisconsin: 3rd place 2008 2002Pegasus Indianapolis Parade; Lexington, “500” Festival, Kentucky Indianapolis: Opening Parade 2009 Obama Inaugural; Washington: Parade 2011 2004Opening Tulip Ceremony Festival Parade,World Equestrian Holland, Michigangames, Lexington, KY 20132005Obama George Inaugural W. Bush; Washington: second Inaugural Parade , Washington: Parade Tulip Festival Parade, Holland, Michigan 2006 Indianapolis “500” Festival; Indianapolis: Opening Parade 2007 Indianapolis “500” Festival; Indianapolis: Opening Parade 2008 Pegasus Parade; Lexington, Kentucky 2009 Barack Obama Inaugural; Washington: Parade 2011 Opening Ceremony World Equestrian games, Lexington, KY 2013 Barack Obama Inaugural; Washington: Parade 2016 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, Texas 2017 Donald J. Trump Inaugural Parade, Mike Pence Vice President. SCHOOL PROFILE College Preparatory Boarding School | 2016 - 2017

The Culver MissionCulver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual – mind, spirit, and body – through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

Culver Academies Profile Alumni Graduation Requirements

Located in north-central Indiana, Culver Culver alumni include Oscar-nominated Culver’s calendar features four 42-day terms, Academies brings together a quality faculty actor Hal Holbrook ’42, Abbott Chairman with four academic periods (averaging 77 on a 1,700-acre lakeside campus to educate and CEO Miles White ’73, businessmen minutes) per day. Most term courses meet students from all walks of life who share an George Roberts ’62 and Craig Duchossois all 42 days, and students are expected to excitement about their futures. The system is ’62, Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan ’83, for- complete one hour of homework for each simple and direct: Young people learn im- mer congressman Michael Huffington ’65, class meeting. portant habits for life when the challenge is children’s book author Jon Scieszka ’72, high, the routine is clear, and accountabili- HIV/AIDS researcher Dr. Sally Hodder Forty-four one-term and five half-term ty is required. With an endowment of over ’72, retired Cummins Chairman and CEO courses across eight academic departments $387 million, the tradition of 123 years, James A. Henderson ’52, and U.S. Olympi- are required for graduation, but students and a commitment to student leadership, an Molly Engstrom ’01. typically exceed these requirements by a Culver provides an experience unlike any wide margin. other in private secondary school education. Among Culver’s deceased alumni are Weather Channel founder Frank Bat- Department No. of Terms Culver admits students capable of pursuing ten ’45, New York Yankees owner George Electives 4 a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum Steinbrenner’48, Tennessee Titans owner Fine Arts 2 while becoming responsible citizens and K.S. “Bud” Adams ’40, Chicago film critic Humanities 15 leaders. Candidates are selected for their Gene Siskel ’63, and Pulitzer Prize/Tony Leadership 4 potential to meet Culver’s high academ- Award winning director/writer Josh Logan Mathematics 6 ic standards and to contribute to Culver’s ’27. Mod./Classical Languages 6 nationally-recognized leadership and Science 6 extracurricular programs. The diverse Wellness Education 4½ student body includes representatives from Total 47½ 22 countries and 36 states. Faculty Eighty-two percent of Culver’s 106 full- and In 2014-2015, for example, students at every In keeping with its commitment to inclu- part-time instructors hold a master’s de- grade level registered for at least 13½ term sivity, Culver provides need-based financial gree. Eighteen hold doctoral degrees. The courses on average. It is worth noting that aid to roughly one-third of its students, with Academies enjoy a 8:1 student-teacher ra- one term of work in Culver’s intensive block an additional 16% receiving merit-based tio and an average class size of 12 students. schedule is equivalent to one semester in a awards. Culver’s Merit Scholarships include A special mentoring program also allows standard schedule. Students who successful- the Batten, Duchossois, Roberts, Huffing- instructors and students to meet regularly ly complete a term of work are awarded one ton, and Jud Little scholarships. on a casual basis outside the classroom. credit towards graduation. Humanities Advanced Placement Science Biology Culver’s humanities program is cen- In 2016, the Academies administered Chemistry tered around a three-year interdisciplin- 603 exams in 26 subject areas. Environmental Science ary curriculum in which cultural stud- Physics 1 ies, fine arts, history, literature, and other Fine Arts Physics C: Mechanics humanities disciplines are brought to Music Theory Psychology bear on a series of essential questions that frame the thinking of students and Humanities Culver’s intensive block schedule emphasiz- teachers alike. Comparative Government & Politics es depth over breadth and the three-term U.S. Government & Politics commitment typical of AP classes means Emphasizing reading, writing, speaking English Language & Composition that Culver students will have fewer AP and research skills, the humanities curric- English Literature classes than their peers. Even Culver’s top ulum challenges students to see their place European History students, who matriculate at the nation’s in a complex global world. U.S. History most competitive colleges and universi- World History ties, are unlikely to have more than two As they examine Western Civilization, Macroeconomics AP courses in a given year. Interest in and Globalization, and American Studies, Microeconomics access to the program have grown dramat- students come to grasp the cultures of ically over the past decade, with average the past and present, even as they learn Mathematics scores close to 4 and 3-out-of-5 graduates the power of texts and ideas — cin- Calculus AB passing at least one Advanced Placement ematic, literary, historical, political, Calculus BC exam. and economic. Computer Science Statistics Year Exams Avg. Score CB Index The core curriculum is supplemented by 12th-grade electives that include- Modern & Classical Languages 2001 170 3.641 0.373 both disciplinary and interdisciplin- Chinese Language & Culture 2003 216 3.250 0.375 ary explorations of key questions in French Language & Culture 2005 288 3.910 0.431 the humanities. German Language 2007 312 4.029 0.434 Latin: Vergil 2009 407 3.787 0.586 Spanish Language 2011 516 3.826 0.588 Italian Language & Culture 2013 594 3.808 0.583 Japanese Language 2015 634 3.978 0.579 2016 603 4.000 0.517 Academic Honors International Perspective

Currently, students may earn Confucius Classroom Study Abroad Opportunities academic honors in three significantly different senses. One of the first in the United States, the • Culver is a member of the English Confucius Classroom at Culver Acade- Speaking Union, which (through its Culver’s answer to the college major, the mies is a partnership between the Acad- Secondary School Exchange Scholarship HONORS program affords highly motivated emies, the Confucius Institute at Val- program) has enabled “thousands of students an opportunity to create their own paraiso University, and the Chinese British and American teenagers to engage pinnacle academic experiences. National Office for Teaching Chinese as in a postgraduate semester or year of a Foreign Language (colloquially known study in the United States, Britain • They may elect to take a course that as the Hanban) in Beijing. and Argentina.” 1 carries an Honors designation, for ex- ample, Honors Spanish II. This appears Culver’s Confucius Classroom enhances • Culver is a member school of School on students’ transcripts by means of mutual understanding and friendship by Year Abroad, “the only secondary-level course titles. So a student who earned sponsoring community events, support program which allows students to live an A in Honors Spanish II would see ing the study of Chinese language and with a European or Asian family for an the following on her transcript: Honors culture at the Academies, and under entire academic year” while pursuing an Spanish II - A. writing exchange programs between American high school diploma. In recent China and the United States. years, Culver juniors have taken 2• They may elect an Honors option within advantage of SYA programming in China, courses in French Language and Science Global Studies Institute France, Italy, and Spain. not otherwise designated as Honors, e.g French II or Chemistry. This appears on The Global Studies Institute is a center for • Culver is a consortium member of students’ transcripts by means of grades. the study of international affairs and a Spoleto Study Abroad, “a hands-on So a student who earned an A with Hon- forum for open, serious, and informed immersion program in the arts and uma- ors in French II would see the following discussion of the great challenges facing nities for high school students interested on his transcript: French II - A Honors. the world community. Its fundamental in vocal music, visual arts, photography, mission is to help students become more drama, and creative writing.” 3• They may elect to pursue an extend- knowledgeable and conscientious global ed Honors project in a discipline, e.g. citizens. • Culver is a strong supporter of the six- Fine Arts or Humanities. This ap- week Indiana University Honors Program pears on students’ transcripts as Hon- Through work projects, study seminars, in Foreign Languages (IUHPFL). This ors Seminar Humanities and is recog- and exchange programs, students and program has been sending Indiana stu nized at graduation through a special faculty are afforded the opportunity to dents abroad for half-a-centrury every special certificate award. interact with prominent scholars, policy summer summer to “not only to immerse makers, and thinkers. themselves in language and culture, but also to gain a stronger sense of self.” • Culver sponsors study and travel experi Leadership ences for its students through well- Administration established programs of its own in China, In keeping with its mission “to educate Jim Power, Ed.D. Croatia, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, and students for leadership and responsible Head of Schools other locations around the world that citizenship in society,” Culver places a high focus on service, leadership and cultural premium on leadership training gained Josh Pretzer immersion. in the classroom, in living units, and in Dean of Faculty and Principal extra-curricular activities. Kevin MacNeil, Ph.D. The CGA mission is to educate and inspire Academic Dean The Ron Rubin School young women through a developmental for the Entrepreneur leadership and life skills curriculum de- Lynn Rasch signed to prepare them as leaders within the Dean of Girls The Ron Rubin School for the Entre- Culver community and for their future lives preneur provides Culver students with in an ever changing global world, while the Capt. Michael Neller dynamic opportunities to learn and CMA mission is to educate, nurture, culti- Commandant of Cadets practice the skills of entrepreneurship vate, train, and inspire cadets to become that will prepare them for the challenges responsible citizens and servant leaders of College Advising of the 21st century. character within the Culver Academies and Dave Bonner “beyond the Iron Gate.” Director Through interaction with highly suc- (574) 842-8096 cessful entrepreneurs and challenging The prefect system enables girls to self-gov- tasks that require collaboration and ern, lead each other, take on responsibility, Brian Rodgers teamwork, students gain a more nuanced and serve as role models for their peers. The Associate Director understanding of and deeper appreciation goals of the prefect system are to increase (574) 842-8439 for innovation, creativity, and the entrepre- self-awareness, to build self-confidence and neurial spirit. develop voice, to foster a sense of connect- Laura Weaser edness and appreciation for the communal Associate Director good, to empower young women to lead and (574) 842-8141 make a difference in the lives of others, and Athletics to establish a solid foundation for leadership Stephanie Hall in a global world. Associate Director With 58 teams in 34 sports for freshman, nov- (574) 842-8316 ice, junior varsity, varsity and prep athletes, Culver’s military system is not just shined Karen Rudd Culver’s rich and varied programs present shoes, parades, and inspections – it is a way students of all skill and experience levels Registrar of life. It is an effective way to develop the (574) 842-8247 with opportunities to develop lifelong values, attitudes, and personal characteris- interests in sports and a high regard for tics that have been fundamental to Culver’s sportsmanship. Memberships mission since its inception in 1894. National Association for College Through participation, practice, prepara The purpose is to teach the meaning of com- Admission Counseling tion, and competition, Culver provides its mitment, responsibility, self-discipline, or- student-athletes with significant arenas ganization and hard work. Cadets must not Indiana Association for for the development of character. only be ready to meet the added demands College Admission Counseling of cadet life, they also must be prepared to College Board Integrating physical conditioning, diet commit themselves to a challenging set of ACT and nutrition into balanced practice and values - honor, duty, truth, and service. competition regimens, Culver’s programs Accreditation support the school’s commitment to whole-person wellness education. Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Culver’s College Advising and Athlet- ics offices work diligently and effective- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) ly to guarantee student-athletes place- ment in collegiate environments that are North Central intellectually challenging and athletically Association of College and Schools rewarding. (NCA)

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