Holland Hall THE HOLLAND HALL SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Spring/Summer 2016 Spring/Summer 2016

3 From the Head of School

4 SPECIAL: Class of 2016

10 CAMPUS VIEW: A Look at School Activities

22 FEATURE STORY: Bringing Inspiration to Life

25 FEATURE STORY: Living History

26 SPOTLIGHT: Focus on School Stories

36 Advancement News

42 2015-2016 Annual Report

50 Alumni Matters

66 LANDMARKS: Announcements & Milestones

FRONT COVER: Primary School students celebrate Dia de los Niños, a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Spring/Summer 2016 3 2016-17 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Welcome from the Head of School. Roger B. Collins Chair Dear Holland Hall Community, J.W. Craft Annual Field Day festivities are behind us and our Upper School students and choirs recently Vice Chair performed the 54th annual Service of Lessons and Carols at Trinity Church in downtown Tulsa. Stephen J. Brady Much has been happening on our 162 acres — some familiar, some new. But as each day passes, Treasurer and as we learn from our students — and our students learn from us — much remains the same. Amy Fogleman Koontz Secretary Forever we will be focused on the importance of relationships. Just as indelibly, we remain focused on bringing out the best in one another. The Holland Hall experience is, in its truest form, J. Darin Alred ’84 an apprenticeship in self-discipline. The independent-minded, thoughtful students who leave us Alumni Association President for college and future leadership opportunities do so having learned in the company of thinkers Kenneth D. Busby ’85 Past Alumni Association and doers who care deeply about children — and the young men and women they will become. President 1998-2002 Three years into the Board-approved strategic plan it seems appropriate to provide you with Shelley Carter William C. Lawson ’81 an update as well as some data that might help communicate our overall health and vitality. Holland Hall remains active and EMERITUS BOARD The Rev. Irving T. Cutter Scott Mabrey engaged in the Tulsa community. Examples of newer student- and faculty-led initiatives include, but certainly are not limited to: Mendi Dunn OF TRUSTEES Tammie L. Maloney Upper School students and faculty, and Upper school faculty to outline a Leading the efforts are Ms. Patrice Parents’ Association President Past Board Chair 2006-2009 Philip B. Allen ’73 under the leadership of Ms. Nancy world-class computer coding program Cardiel (Primary School), Mr. Justin Rabbi Marc Boone Fitzerman Katherine G. Coyle Tim McFerrin Baumann and Ms. Ronda Cooper, are based on the work that is already being Butler ’04 (Middle School), and Mr. Bill G. Freudenrich Elizabeth G. Hagans Susan Stuart Peterson ’97 offering essential reading tutoring done at Holland Hall all the way down to Nathan Parker (Upper School). Our Keith C. Goddard ’87 Thomas J. Hughes to underserved Tulsa public school our PreK program! collective goal for this work is to fully Past Board Chair 2011–2013 David B. Ragland David A. Johnson students through the outstanding realize the school’s Board-adopted Stephanie Jackson Brett Riley Edward C. Lawson Reading Partners Program. Assistant Head of School for Academic Diversity and Inclusion Statement Anthony S. Jezek K. Michael Saliba, MD Affairs Mr. Richard Hart is working Susan C. Stone (hollandhall.org/diversity-inclusivity). Deana N. Johnson Harold W. Salisbury Led by Max Martucci ’17, Upper School closely with our branch heads and Barbara D. Sturdivant Courtney Knoblock Kelly Wilkerson students are providing math tutoring at faculty to launch our new faculty The Class of 2017 earned some of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny Jamie Zink the Tulsa Boys’ Home. growth and evaluation program. highest SAT scores in school history. At Including classroom observations and an average of 1366 (1600 scale), Holland Middle School students remain video feedback, the program promises Hall has the highest average of four-year connected to students at Mark Twain ADMINISTRATION to help us recognize and reward faculty high schools in the state of Oklahoma, Elementary School, a partnership that excellence in and out of the classroom. and we landed in the top ten of PK-12 J.P. Culley Brent Casey Steve Heldebrand builds community across Tulsa. coed independent schools in the INDEX, Head of School Director of College Counseling Athletic Director Intentional diversity and inclusivity a highly selective group of market- Richard Hart Steve Dyer Leslie Kelly Director of Technology Mr. Henry Finch (D&I) work continues. This year, we Assistant Head of School Director of the Walter Arts Center Chief Financial Officer leading schools throughout the country. ’76 is leading a team of Primary, Middle, have D&I coordinators in each branch. for Academic Affairs & Fine Arts Olivia Martin Bert Bibens Henry Finch ’76 Director of Admission & Finally, we recently launched our $50 million comprehensive capital campaign. The campaign is focused on developing a new Head of Primary School Director of Technology Financial Aid Middle and Upper School dining and wellness facility, along with ensuring the financial future of the school. Recently, we Joel Bicknell Frances Fondren-Bales The Rev. Art Scrutchins celebrated in Morning Meeting that the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Foundation has given $5 million towards the new building. Head of Middle School Head of Upper School Upper School Chaplain All of this builds on what already makes Holland Hall such a unique PreK-12 experience. If you have not been home in a while, Heather Brasel Beth Goddard ’86 Director of Communications Interim Director of we hope to see you again soon. & Marketing Institutional Advancement In Community,

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@holland-hall @hollandhall @holland_hall_prep_school J.P. Culley Head of School 4 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 5 AND THOUGH The 72 graduates of the Class of 2016 were awarded more than $6.3 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS and attend 41 INSTITUTIONS in 19 STATES: WE PART, WE 24 private, 17 public, 65% out of state, 35% in state. DO NOT FORGET. THOUGH WE LEAVE, A PIECE OF OUR HEART REMAINS...

– Liam Carey ’16 CLASS OF 2016

6 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 7 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS GOODBYE, GOLD SOUNDZ CHERYL KALAPURA: Cornell University by Liam Carey ’16, Class of 2016 Student Speaker PETE KELLY: Brown University BRIANA LIU: University of Southern California Well, this is it. But I believe that there is no difference between the GRIFFON MCMAHON: Purdue University wanderings of a child, the struggles of a student, and the At the risk of stating the obvious, this place has been a home trials of adulthood. The problem is not that we retrace our to me. As many hours as I spent knocking around my house COLLEGE ATHLETES steps, the problem is that we give up our interrogation of the shuffling Legos into new shapes, throwing fits over Call of ELIZABETH ADELSON: Yale University – Track world. Familiarity fills us with comfortable numbness. We Duty, and laughing with old friends, I grew up here. ANTHONY ARMOUR: Missouri State University – Football begin to assume that we are in the know. That there are no JESSICA ATWELL: Austin College – Basketball When I was young, I burned off whole hot summers here too. corners left to discover. EXCERPT FROM Most kids dread returning to school after that last half-day, “THE LONG GOODBYE JENNA BYERS: Texas A&M University – Soccer Recently, my uncle told me that deep down, beneath our after the last recess bell, after scuttling off into the blazing ( FOR L I A M )” MERICH FRIZZELL: Liberty University – Field Hockey masks of calm composure, we are all clueless. We become freedom of late May. But I looked forward to the dog days by Greg Carey, Upper School History TARA SMITH: Texas Christian University – Soccer so determined to convince the world that we know our when my Dad would have half a dozen meetings, because I teacher, father to Liam Carey ’16 SPENCER SUTTON: Oral Roberts University – Basketball destination, we become afraid to admit that we’re wandering. ended up stranded in this wood-paneled echo chamber, this JAKE VANHOOSER: Oklahoma City University – Golf art deco catacomb bursting with secrets. One wide-eyed kid And this is why I’m so glad to have been surrounded by all of When you were born, GRACIE WHITE: DePauw University – Field Hockey strolling the empty halls. you. Whenever the repetition of days begins to dull my senses, time stopped to convince me of some innate clairvoyance, you keep me But with each birthday candle lit I wanted desperately to squeeze my way into all the places DID YOU KNOW... clueless, you remind me that no matter how much knowledge Time accelerated I didn’t belong. I spent hours collecting those throwaway The average ACT composite score for the Class of 2016 I have stuffed my pockets full of, I am young, I am always Approaching light speed objects that seem to children like artifacts of being. But after was 27.2. (The state composite average is 20.7.) wandering, always making it up as I go along. Opening, once again, that black wandering around, filling my pockets and killing time, I ended Lizzy Adelson was named one of Oklahoma Magazine’s “2016 hole inside of me up drenched in doldrum sweat, slumped in boredom on the Only the most wonderful people can show us the children we Graduates – Oklahoma’s Promising Youth.” same patch of carpet on the second floor. And I would sit down hide deep in ourselves. And because you showed me mine, I Plunging me into an emptiness I cannot shake The middle 50% SAT average score for the Class of 2016 was in the shadow of this bronze plaque, and I would read it quietly, was able to return here every morning, to sit down, to see my 1260 – 1440. (The state average is 990 – 1210.) under my breath, because at the time, it seemed like quite the life with fresh eyes. And while I have no idea what it means Or break loose from no matter how hard I try, secret. It read: to go on alone, I take solace in knowing you have taught me The Class of 2016 included 27 “lifers” who had been at the lessons my classes never could. I have spent my life at How will I live without seeing Holland Hall since at least 1st Grade. “We shall not cease from exploration/ And the end of all our you, hearing you, holding you? this school being taught by the best, but you are the ones who exploring/ Will be to arrive where we started/ And know the 14% of the Class of 2016 had a 4.0+ GPA. taught me how to live. place for the first time.” The name T.S. Eliot meant nothing “Our revels now are ended. There were 7 legacies in the Class of 2016 whose parent(s) or to me. It would be a while before I dared to dive into the Four So I hope, I hope with every fiber of my being that we do not These our actors, grandparent(s) were also Holland Hall graduates. Quartets, and read around these hallowed lines. But right then, walk through our lives anticipating their solution, waiting As I foretold you, were all still short enough to sit in the shadow of that single section, it for some single instant of imagined success. Life is always spirits and Sehej Parmar was voted one of Tulsa People’s “2016 Graduates shook me the way all good writing should. and must always be its own solution, one labyrinth solved by Are melted into air, into thin air...” Most Likely to Succeed.” walking. And so, after one last yearly stroll, we have reached So, every day I came back, every day I said those same words, Nine 2016 graduates have parents who work at Holland Hall: the fork. And though we part, we do not forget. Though we The last lines have been spoken and every day I discovered new pieces of the world, new Liam Carey – Father, Greg Carey, US History Teacher leave, a piece of our heart remains, our sweat is remembered, The curtain is coming down corners of this place. I was lost in a life of constant discovery. Dakota Christian – Father, Matt Christian, PS Librarian our words will be heard again, and even if we were never the Hagan Gross – Father, Tag Gross, Head Football Coach, US Teacher And I’m still lost, I’m still young. “I guess this is it.” (me) heroes they wanted, we saved each other. Even if we can never Callie Jackson – Mother, Paula Jackson, 3rd Grade Teacher I tell you this because so often we find ourselves retracing our “I guess this is it.” (Liam) know the future, and knowing we can never quarantine the Peter Kelly – Mother, Leslie Kelly, CFO steps. Trudging through another day, another cycle, another past, when at last we do look back, when we return again to “Goodbye.” (me) Anna Schale – Mother, Kim Schale, Asst. to US Head year. And there’s this great myth that to grow up you have this place of many secrets, we will know for the first time how “Goodbye.” (Liam) Tanner Thompson – Father, Brian Thompson, MS Dean to make peace with that dull rhythm. That if you go through wonderful it was, to be young, to be lost, to be us. “I love you.” (me) Audrey & Garrett Warren – Mother, Margie Warren, Director of the the motions and keep your nose to the grindstone, you will My dearest friends, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. “I love you, too.” (Liam) Capital Campaign passively absorb enough knowledge to be called an adult. Katherine White – Mother, Tina White, 8th Grade History Teacher

8 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 9 CLASS OF 2016 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Bold indicates colleges of choice.

Auburn University Missouri State University University of Colorado at Boulder Austin College Missouri Southern State University University of Denver Baylor University Northwestern State University University of Houston Boston University Northwestern University University of Iowa Brown University Oklahoma State University University of Maine Carleton College Oberlin College University of Maryland College of Wooster Oral Roberts University University of Mississippi Colorado State University Pitzer College University of Missouri Cornell University Prairie View A&M University University of Missouri-Kansas City DePauw University Purdue University University of Montana Desperation Leadership Academy Rhodes College University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Drake University Rogers State University University of North Texas Drury University Saint Louis University University of Notre Dame Eckerd College Saint Mary's College of California University of Oklahoma CONGRATS Elon University Savannah College of Art and Design University of Pittsburgh Emporia State University Southern Methodist University TO THE University of Puget Sound Fort Lewis College Southwestern University University of Redlands CLASS Furman University Stetson University University of Richmond Goucher College Tabor College OF 2016! University of San Diego Grambling State University Temple University University of South Florida Hendrix College Texas A&M University University of Southern California High Point University Texas Christian University University of Texas, Austin Indiana University at Bloomington Texas Tech University University of Tulsa Jackson State University Trinity University University of Virgina Johns Hopkins University Tulane University University of South Carolina Juniata College University of Alabama Ursinus College Langston University University of Arkansas Virginia Tech Liberty University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Washington University in St. Louis Lindenwood University University of California, Berkeley Westminster College Loyola University New Orleans University of California, San Diego Whittier College Michigan State University University of Central Oklahoma Yale University

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1 Liam Carey, the class of 2016’s 3 Coach Utter leading the graduates 5 6 9 in the Class of 2016 have a 1 Marta Almazovaite, 8th Grade 5 Head of School J.P. Culley hands out 8 Teachers, fellow students, and even student speaker. in an unprecedented group cheer on parent or close relation on staff at graduation student speaker. 8th Grade graduation certificates at a the Head of School sign old uniform stage at graduation. Holland Hall. Family members are ceremony in the Branch Theatre. shirts for posterity. 2 Student-elected faculty speaker 2 3 8th Graders celebrate 8th Grade invited to join their student(s) on Christy Utter ’92, Director of Alumni 4 Class of 2016 “lifers,” who have been graduation with friends and family. 6 7 3rd Graders participate in the 9 10 Crowds gather to celebrate 3rd stage to present the diploma. Relations and field hockey coach. at Holland Hall since at least 1st Grade. “Bridge Crossing” ceremony to signify Grade crossing of the bridge. 4 Head of Primary School Mr. Bert their graduation to Middle School. Bibens congratulates 3rd Graders at Primary School Bridge Crossing. 12 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 13 CampusView IN THE CLASSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM CampusView

VIA – Visiting Illustrator Author George Shannon Classroom activities that inspire & excite. Each spring, the Primary School Maloney Library hosts a guest children’s book author/illustrator. The author/illustrator meets with each Primary School class to Owl Pellet Dissection read aloud their books and teach about the writing and illustration process. This year During the 1st Grade “Birds of Prey” we welcomed George Shannon, author of over 40 children’s books. Mr. Shannon unit, students dissect owl pellets, a mass writes primarily from his personal experience as a child growing up in the midwest. of undigested food some bird species regurgitate. The contents can include the bones, bills, claws, and teeth of the most recent meal. Students attempt to reconstruct the parts, learning about the bird’s diet and the anatomy of the prey. 1 2 3

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America Day America Day is a culminating event after a year-long study of the regions of the United States in 4th Grade Social Studies and Language Arts. The students 14 6 7 put together research projects varying from creative art pieces to technology The Butterfly Club presentations that focus on one state of their choice. Family members and faculty The Middle School Butterfly Club plants milkweed seeds each are invited to view the projects then year in November for the Monarch Butterfly Migration that enjoy some patriotic songs performed by happens each spring. The students collect milkweed seeds, draw, students and an All-American lunch. and engage arts and crafts activities that have a butterfly theme. 8 15 16

1 2 3 1st Graders dissect owl pellets. 5 5th Graders build and test bridges in 8 Upper School students build robotic 9 10 11 Author George Shannon reads 13 3rd Grade students experiment 16 Special guest Mr. Culley reads “Sick” Ms. Graybill’s Robotics class. vehicles in Mr. Ford’s Robotics class his books and holds Q&A with each with oil and water to create water from “Where the Sidewalk Ends” to 1st 4 PreK students wear costumes of in preparation for the BotBall® Primary School grade during VIA. bottle volcanoes in Ms. Lopez’s class. Graders on Poetry in PJ’s day. Students what they want to be when they grow 6 7 Middle School students replant robotics competition. enjoyed faculty and Upper School up at the Occupation Parade. milkweed seedlings. 12 8th Graders design, perform, and 14 15 Middle School students present student guest readers all day. document science experiments in their America Day projects to visiting Ms. Parker’s Science class. family members and teachers. 14 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 15 CampusView THE ARTS THE ARTS CampusView

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1 2 Upper Schoolers perform in the 5 8 Junior Kindergarteners display 6 7 2nd Grade students present to 9 The Middle School Honor Choir 12 1st Graders perform the Ocean Play 15 16 17 Upper School orchestra and musical comedy “Nunsense,” held in their art in the Holliman Gallery their parents projects from throughout performs at Morning Meeting under in the Branch Theatre. jazz band members perform in the the Branch Theatre. in an art show attended by faculty, the semester at the PE, Music, and Art the direction of Ms. LeDoux. Newman Theatre “black box.” 13 14 2nd Graders re-enact classic parents, fellow students and even 2015 Sharing Program. 3 4 Middle Schoolers perform in the 10 11 1st Graders perform the Reptile stories in the Fairy Tale Play. ARTworks artist Christopher Westfall. 5th Grade Music Program, held in the Play in the Branch Theatre. All Saints Chapel.

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Oklahoma History Day Enduring traditions shared for generations. Western humorist and cowboy storyteller Sky Shivers has been coming to Holland Hall for almost 18 years. Shivers teaches our 3rd Graders about early Oklahoma Sakawa–Wanata homestead life through interactive storytelling and crafts. Track Meet Dating back to 1924, the Sakawa-Wanata Track meet is one of Holland Hall’s oldest traditions. 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Students are placed in either the Sakawa team or Wanata team based on family legacy. The two teams battle it out in 8 9 various track events including sprints, long jump, high jump, shot put, and softball throw to win the Silver Trophy. 1 2 11

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SOOD – School out of Doors Each year, Middle School students push learning beyond the classroom at School Out Of Doors (SOOD), where they participate in team-building activities that encourage character growth and leadership. In the fall, 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders camp at St. Crispen’s in Wewoka, OK. In the spring, 5th Graders camp out on 6 7 the Holland Hall campus, setting up tents on athletic fields and gathering around the campus fire pit. 16 17

1 2 3 4 5 Middle School students 6 Each spring, Holland Hall’s campus 7 3rd Graders participate in the XXth 8 9 3rd Graders learn about the 11 12 6th Graders test hand-made 14 15 Middle School students race compete in the annual Sakawa-Wanata is home to ducks and Canada geese annual Land Run. Land Run day is perils and challenges of living in the hot air balloons at the annual hand-made cardboard boats at the Track Meet. Sakawas won in 2016! who make their nests in the same spots filled with square dancing, a mock Oklahoma pioneer days. Balloon Launch. 8th Grade Regatta. then lead their babies to the pond to land run, and educations Oklahoma- 10 12th Grade “lifers” visit the Primary 13 Kindergarteners will never forget 16 17 5th Graders camp overnight on grow up. inspired activities. School to see their former teachers and that ‘u’ follows ‘q’ after the traditional the Holland Hall campus during SOOD. connect with future lifers. “Wedding of Q and U.”

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20 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 21 CampusView ATHLETICS ATHLETICS CampusView

Baseball Soccer The young 2016 team had several Girls soccer finished the season on a wins including a big win over Casady. high note, winning the last two games Another highlight was playing Cascia against Casady and All Saints. Hall at ONEOK field downtown. The After playing outstanding conference team looks forward next season as they play, boys soccer earned the #2 seed only graduated one senior. from the north and a bye in the first round of the SPC tournament. The Track team finished with a 11-5-2 record The girls and boys track teams both and looks to make a strong showing consistently placed in the top four at in the OSSAA. 2016 meets. High jumper Elizabeth Adelson finished off her high school Golf track career with her 4th straight year Boys golf had an outstanding season, of All-SPC. Also earning All-SPC was taking home several top finishes senior Spencer Sutton in the shot put. including wins at Skiatook and Bishop Kelley. The team finished in 4th place Softball at SPC with sophomore Bobby Hughes Softball opened the season strong earning All-SPC honors and taking 7th winning two of the first three games, place overall. Senior Jake Van Hooser beating Hockaday and ESD. The signed with Oklahoma City University softball team made a nice transition to to play this year. the OSSAA in fall 2016 and they look to improve next year as the Dutch return Tennis their entire team. Boys tennis finished the season with a 4-5 conference record, just missing out Basketball on making the SPC Tournament, but The girls team won the SPC title freshman Jack Atherton played well at with a 23-2 overall record and went #1 singles and will lead the Dutch next undefeated in SPC play. The Dutch spring in the OSSAA. basketball team has won four SPC titles in the last eight years while finishing in The girls had a strong run at the SPC the top four eight consecutive years. Tournament with a big win in their quarterfinal match against Kinkaid, The boys team had several nice wins advancing to the semifinals before early on including a win against Cascia falling to eventual SPC champion, Hall. Senior Spencer Sutton signed to Hockaday. The girls had a second play basketball next year for ORU. consecutive top four finish at SPC.

22 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 23 BRINGING INSPIRATION TO LIFE

By Mindy McGarrah Sharp, PhD

I witnessed in thing about Islam? Is it hard to be Muslim in Tulsa? And, of The hospitality African traditional course, the question that prompted our visit: is it ok for Lucy A hijab is the traditional religious practices Claire to wear a hijab if she is Christian and what is the most Lucy Claire and I and religious headcovering as a Peace Corps respectful way to dress up as Malala for the presentation? experienced at the “What do you think I many Muslim women wear volunteer years as a spiritual practice of the As a United Methodist theologian, I have studied, Peace Academy ago. We learned should wear on my head?” body rather than the often experienced, and even presented at conferences on the topic that there are misunderstood acceptance of of hospitality. The Methodist Church in Georgia where I here in Tulsa was many different she asked, holding up her striped scarf. Our daughter submission. I’d never worn a grew up was well known for community picnics and pot kinds of hijabs. We Lucy Claire Sharp was assembling some options for her nothing short of hijab myself and we didn’t own luck dinners on Sundays and Sunday school classes that saw the basic hijab biography presentation. The annual Holland Hall 4th Grade one Lucy Claire could wear could and would deliver pies and casseroles to anyone in that is part of the biography unit included choosing one influential person to extravagant. for Malala. What is the most need or grieving. However, the hospitality Lucy Claire and I Peace Academy study and culminated in the “Living Museum” performance respectful way to wear a hijab? experienced at the Peace Academy here in Tulsa was nothing school uniform. We also learned that Muslims in Tulsa are with students dressed in the likeness of their character and We decided to ask for help. short of extravagant. as brave as they are kind. When we met in February 2016, giving a memorized speech about the inspirational person. there had already been over 90 documented hate crimes Nearly all preparations were done in school, drawing on the Through my work as a theologian at Phillips Theological Miss Aliye had asked a few female students to meet with against Muslims in Tulsa just a few weeks into the new year. creative resources of the 4th Graders and their teachers, Seminary and also our family’s commitment to interfaith Lucy Claire before the Friday call to prayer, had arranged Lucy Claire asked, why? so we remained eager to see what Lucy Claire and her learning, we have made friends within the Muslim a meeting for her with the Imam John Ederer, had planned classmates had learned. community here in Tulsa. Lucy Claire and I sent a Facebook a tour, and was prepared to entertain all of Lucy Claire’s The conversation progressed to our question about dressing message to Aliye Shimi, the then Director of Outreach and questions around a table with a spread of chicken and rice, up like Malala in the Holland Hall performance. Miss Aliye Lucy Claire chose to study Malala Yousafzai, the teenage Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Tulsa and tireless sodas, cookies, and more. paused for a minute and came back with a large shopping bag. Nobel laureate and survivor of a Taliban attack. Speaking advocate for interfaith education. Miss Aliye, as we call her, She called some other women into the meeting room. Then as Malala, Lucy Claire told her story: “All my life, I’ve loved We learned that young invited Lucy Claire to Friday prayers where anyone who is she invited Lucy Claire to try on some outfits over her dress. going to school. A good education is very important to me. Muslim girls consider curious about Islam can attend. Friday is the sacred call for Miss Aliye showed us three beautiful outfits with matching I was born July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan. I am named the hijab a special prayer for Muslims, much like Saturday is the Sabbath for hijabs: a long red and black tunic, a brilliant multi-colored after a great leader, Malalai of Maiwand. When I was 10, I spiritual experience and our Jewish friends and Sunday the typical worship day for striped pants and tunic, and the one that fit the best, a saw the Taliban fight Pakistani soldiers right by our house. enjoy shopping for head Christians like ourselves. deep pink and orange tunic with tiny embroidered detail, I got shot by a Taliban man in the left eye socket when I coverings. We learned patterned tan pants and a coordinating blue, pink, and was 16 years old. I was flown to Birmingham, England, On Friday, February 12, that our hosts have a deep orange hijab. The handmade garments had been purchased to be treated more. This year, on July 12, 2016, I will be Is it ok for 2016, Lucy Claire and I understanding of their by a Tulsa Muslim woman from a seamstress in Syria. We turning 19. ‘They thought the bullets would silence us, arrived at the midtown religious faith practices Lucy Claire thanked the women for the chance to try on the beautiful but they failed. And out of that silence came thousands of Masjid Al Salam, one of and wanted to help us garments – learning different ways to wear the colorful voices.’ (Malala Yousafzai)” two mosques in town and learn. We learned that in to wear a hijabs over a smaller fitted white hijab. When Miss Aliye told also the site of the pre-K-12 conversation with their When we asked how she chose Malala, Lucy Claire said Amera Hammami, Aliye Shimi, Lucy Claire that these were not just examples of outfits but hijab if she is private school Peace Crystal Issacs, and Heera faith community, some she remembered seeing the biography I am Malala on our also personal gifts for her to keep, we couldn’t believe it. Academy. Lucy Claire had a Sheikh teach HH student Lucy girls choose to wear the bookshelf and another book about Malala in Mrs. Dresser’s Christian? Claire Sharp ’24 about Islam. notebook of questions: What hijab at different ages When it was time to attend the Friday call to prayer, collection. Malala, she said, is brave and wants education happens on Fridays at the mosque? What is girls’ education and at different times. It reminded us of confirmation in Lucy Claire decided to keep wearing one of the hijabs to be available to girls. We were learning so much about like? When do girls start wearing the hijab? Why do girls our Methodist tradition, the bar and bat mitzvahs we have while we sat with other guests of the mosque. Throughout Malala from Lucy Claire. But she still needed to figure out and women wear the hijab? What is the most beautiful attended, and the beautiful coming of age ceremonies that the service, Miss Aliye quietly entertained more questions, what to wear.

24 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 25 made sure Lucy Claire was following what was happening, and pointed out that many different kinds of people worship together in this one place because there are so few mosques in Tulsa. At the end of the service, Miss Aliye introduced Lucy Claire to friends as the young girl who wants to learn about Muslims in Tulsa. On the drive home with a bag full of beautiful garments in the backseat, Lucy Claire and I talked about how friendly everyone had been, how terrible it is that these new friends experience hate crimes in Tulsa, and how great it would be spring break at Hogwarts in Universal Studios, Orlando, we if everyone could get to know the amazing people we had unexpectedly ran into one of the Peace Academy school girls just met. We realized that there are Muslim friends right we had met. When I asked if she recognized her friend by here in Tulsa who have to be brave daily to get the education, Sebastian Alderman ’23 had the chance to step back into history and gain a deeper understanding of an important event her hijab, Lucy Claire said, “no I recognized her by her face.” respect, and peace that all people desire. in America’s past thanks to an innovative 5th Grade curriculum and a family summer trip. Two months later, Miss Aliye accepted an invitation to our In the fall/spring of 2015-16, Andrea Reese, 5th Grade Language Arts teacher, and Ryon Stirling, 5th Grade Social home for dinner and the friendships continue. As a Holland Hall parent, Studies teacher, asked their students to read The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis, As a Holland Hall parent, I am grateful to be a part of a and designed a specific curriculum to deepen understanding and meaning for their students. The Watsons Go to I am grateful to be a part of a school where inquiry is valued, where kids are encouraged Birmingham-1963 is a fictionalized account of a young African-American boy and his family who find themselves in the to seek and share inspiration, and where a class project middle of one of the darkest times in American history, the summer of 1963, when the 16th Street Baptist Church was school where inquiry is valued, can turn into an interfaith friendship. Malala is right: in a bombed by white supremacists, killing four young black girls. world of violence and fear, education and friendship are where kids are encouraged to The book was discussed in “literature circles,” led by the students themselves and facilitated by teachers and parent powerful things. volunteers. All students had a specific role in the literature circle, allowing each to contribute in meaningful ways to seek and share inspiration, and the overall understanding of the novel’s narrative and its historical significance. Ms. Reese explained, “Because of the where a class project can turn diverse backgrounds and experiences of the students we teach, their personal perspectives add tremendous depth to the discussions at hand. Not only do the students form stronger bonds with each other when placed in small groups, they learn into an interfaith friendship. more about the diverse cultures, values, and beliefs we have in the Holland Hall community.” Every day Resources Fast forward to the following summer, when Sebastian was on a road trip to Florida with On February 19, Mrs. Prince’s 4th Grade class performed his family. The Aldermans’ route took them through Memphis and then south towards we are so close their biographical sketches. Each fourth grader was ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF TULSA Birmingham. In part because Sebastian had studied the Civil Rights movement in school, fantastic – delivering memorized messages of inspiration, www.istulsa.org the Alderman family visited Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s church and the National Civil to history that and freezing in tableau while their classmates were Rights Museum in Memphis. Knowing they’d be traveling through Birmingham, the we can’t help speaking. In the performance, Lucy Claire stepped forward PEACE ACADEMY family decided to make a stop at the 16th Street Baptist Church. in the pink and orange tunic and pants, with coordinating www.patulsa.org but touch it if Tobey Ballenger ’91, Sebastian’s mother, had been a parent facilitator for the literature blue, pink and orange hijab. Like Malala Yousafzai, she MALALA YOUSAFZAI circles, so she knew the visit would be an opportunity to reinforce what Sebastian had we allow it to carried a sign that read “I am stronger than fear.” Like her www.malala-yousafzai.com learned at school, but she wondered how meaningful it would really be. “We were all tired touch us. brave classmates, she delivered a short speech about Malala. of being cooped up in the car,” Tobey said. “We could easily have gone to the hotel and had PHILLIPS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY After the presentation, we wrote thank you notes to Miss a swim or headed straight to dinner.” But it seemed a shame to be so close to the church and not see it for themselves. www.ptstulsa.edu Aliye and the women at the Peace Academy who gifted What happened next was much more than a “check-box” parenting moment or typical tourist quick-stop. Standing in us with such a great experience. A month later while on the spot where the four girls were killed, where hate boiled over and shocked a nation, was a truly transformative and reflective moment for the whole family. Understanding that the experience was more significant for Sebastian because of the deep dive he had taken with his literature circle, Tobey was thankful for Ms. Reese and Mr. Stirling. She said, “Their passion for their subjects helped make us stop that afternoon and understand that every day we are so close to history that we can’t help but touch it if we allow it to touch us.” 26 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 27 Spotlight GIRLS BASKETBALL SPC CHAMPIONS GIRLS BASKETBALL SPC CHAMPIONS Spotlight Finishing strong – girls basketball 2016 SPC champions. When Holland Hall made the decision in 2015 to leave the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) and join the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), it was a chance to engage more fully in the local and regional communities, reduce the number of days that students athletes missed class time due to travel, and compete against like-sized schools. The SPC, of which Holland Hall had been a member since 1967, is made up of schools primarily in Texas, and most of which have larger enrollments than Holland Hall. Heading into the first big challenge of the season, Holland One team that historically has had no difficulty competing Hall participated in the Vinita tournament, beating Miami against the larger SPC schools is the Holland Hall Varsity Girls and Vinita before losing a close game in the finals to 7A Basketball team. The program boasts 12 SPC championships, Bentonville (AR). The Dutch would go on to play two other more than any other team in the history of the school. In the large, 7A Arkansas schools in the Siloam Springs tournament, last eight years, Holland Hall has captured the SPC title four coming away times, been the runner-up twice, and played in the 3rd place undefeated and with a game the remaining two years. Remarkable results for one of They were more first-place trophy. Two the smallest schools in a 19-school conference! satisfying wins against than a team, more like round. There was tough competition to be faced, however, as While many talented players have come and gone over those crosstown rival Cascia sisters, family. Houston Kinkaid, the top seed in the South Zone, had taken It was special years, the one constant has been the dedicated coaching Hall and a handful of ~ Mark Cyrus, first or second place in three of the previous four years. The seeing Coach Gross and staff, led by Head Coach Crystal Lawson. Winning an SPC other games prepared Assistant Coach Dutch won their first two games with relative ease, setting up championship in 2009, her first year coaching at Holland Hall, the team well for SPC Hagan share a moment a championship match against Kinkaid. The game was played Coach Lawson set the bar high, but was able to lead her teams competition beginning in January. But even with some early together as a father and at Houston Christian in a gym packed with local Houston to subsequent wins in 2010 and 2011, and again in 2016, the wins, there was no guarantee of success when matching Kinkaid fans and a small daughter winning an SPC school’s final year as a member of the SPC. up against strong SPC teams, so the Dutch took nothing contingent of traveling for granted. What was increasingly seen as a sure thing, championship together The 2015-16 season started out with high expectations. The Holland Hall supporters. however, was the bond the girls shared. Said Coach Lawson, as a coach and player. ~ Coach Lawson team had lost several starters to graduation but returned “Once they made it to “It truly felt like a family any time they were together... most of a group that had the year before placed 3rd in the the championship game, practice, games, bus trips, hotels, team dinners. They were conference. In addition, the Dutch welcomed several new and still not many thought possession and run out the clock. A celebration on the court a very special group of young ladies who made friendships talented players to the team. Although every group takes time they had a chance,” said ensued, a moment those who were there won’t soon forget. and memories that will last a lifetime.” SPC competition Juniors Kennedy Cox and Annie to come to a cohesive whole, Assistant Coach Mark Cyrus Wise each had five 3-pointers Coach Lawson, “but they Coach Lawson remembered the moment the buzzer sounded. went extremely well, with the Dutch going undefeated in and Freshman Gabby Gregory noticed this team had something special in their “sheer joy of had a belief in each other “Seeing the pure emotion and jubilation on the faces of the girls conference play, outscoring opponents 511 to 205, and added 18 points in the final being together.” He observed, “They were more than a team, against Kinkaid. All three were and a desire to give and seeing them be rewarded for all of their hard work was holding four of seven opponents to fewer than 20 points. more like sisters, family.” That closeness paid off both in named SPC All-Conference. everything they had.” an amazing feeling as a coach. They were the epitome of what practice and on the Going into the “team” stands for. It was the most selfless group of players I The Dutch had a quick start, leading Kinkaid competition court SPC conference have ever coached.” 40-19 at half and leaving the hometown crowd slightly right from the start; tournament in stunned. But Kinkaid wouldn’t give up easily and mounted the team won their February in Houston, Congratulations to the 2015-2016 a comeback effort that resulted in a 4th-quarter scoring first three early- Holland Hall was the frenzy. As the clock ticked down, though, and the Dutch Girls Basketball SPC Champions! season games with #1 seed in the North victory became inevitable, Holland Hall was able to maintain little difficulty. Zone, allowing the team a bye in the first

28 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 29 Spotlight MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY Spotlight

Holland Hall talent shines Practice what in the Middle School play. you teach. The Middle School play is always an exciting production that highlights the talents Award-winning writer and 7th Grade English teacher, and hard work of many Middle School faculty members and students. It is a team Mr. Mark Johnson. effort to build the set, design and create the costumes, cast and direct the actors, manage rehearsals, promote the production, and for the actors to learn their lines Mr. Mark Johnson spends his and get into character. But the 2016 play, Juliet Rescue, spotlights Holland Hall days in the classroom teaching talent even more than usual as the story itself was based on a novel written by 7th and inspiring students in his Grade English teacher Mr. Mark Johnson and adapted for the stage by now-retired 7th Grade English classes. Middle School Drama teacher Ms. Sally Adams and her son, Will Inman. From However, Mr. Johnson is more concept to execution, Juliet Rescue is a true Holland Hall talent showcase. than a teacher; he is a role model with direct industry experience SYNOPSIS: It’s not Kate’s fault that Jack Parker is lost in 1595, and besides, he did dump as a working, published, and her for a mean girl. But Kate knows she has to rescue Jack, even though she didn’t award-winning author. realize he followed her through the Z2000 Time Traveler into Shakespeare’s London. When Kate and her friend Margo return to 1595 and find Jack preparing to play In 2016, he won Juliet at the Theatre, the girls must convince him to return with them, though Jack the Pablo Neruda remembers nothing of his former life. The girls have four days to save Jack and Prize for Poetry, Shakespeare’s production of Romeo and Juliet before they too forget their old lives. presented by the Nimrod Juliet Rescue, a novel by Mr. Mark Johnson and Literary Awards, MR. JOHNSON: I’ve had the chance both me and Will. We had great screenplay by Ms. Sally Adams and Will Inman: for a collection to collaborate with Sally on many conversations on how to adapt the of poems titled What inspired the original creation this story in those quiet moments... projects over our years together in story to the stage and Mark helped “Greenwood Burning: Tulsa, of Juliet Rescue? at 5:30am after making coffee and the Middle School, and I knew from us solve some of the issues we had Oklahoma, 1921.” Mr. Johnson’s feeding the dogs and while hiking the her excellent Middle School musical, translating a first person narrative to MR. JOHNSON: For years, I looked work was selected from more trails around Holland Hall. But most Radio Kids, that she had the chops to third person, which is how most stage for some way to introduce the world than 1,000 entries, and he is of the early events in Juliet Rescue transform Juliet Rescue. plays are written. We also lost the dog of Elizabethan London to my 7th or the first Tulsa writer to win this were developed in my sleep. I would in Mark's story, and I was sorry about 8th Grade students before having top prize. The winning poems wake up at about 4am and think How long did the play-version of that. We also created new characters them read and act out Romeo and Juliet Rescue were published in the Nimrod about where I had left Kate and Margo take to complete? based on Shakespeare’s plays in Juliet and other plays. What I hoped International Journal. He has and Jack in the novel, and then work MS. ADAMS: My son, Will, is a order to hammer home the idea that to find was a smart, fun novel with also been published in Nine Mile through the new challenges in my playwriting student at The University Shakespeare borrowed ideas from enough historical references to get How was it decided to turn the novel Magazine, Art Focus Oklahoma, dreams. Of course, even when I knew of Houston so I enlisted him to help what was already in his environment. Middle School students excited about into a play? This Land, and has two published what was going to happen next, I still me with the structure of the play. He Shakespeare. I didn’t find one, so MR. JOHNSON: Sally and I met a books of poetry. had to do the real work of writing it MS. ADAMS: When Mark was sharing wrote the first draft and many of the that’s what I have tried to write. number of times in June and July so all down. It’s taken me about three parts of the story with me in the funniest things in the script are his. After publication of Greenwood I could hand over new chapters and How long did it take to complete years to get Juliet Rescue to the point beginning stages, I was immediately I did the rewrites to create a script Burning, seniors in Ms. Eder so we could look over what she was the novel? where it was ready to send it off to interested. The idea of sending tailored to our cast size. It took us Williams-McNight’s Upper coming up with for the play. While the agents and potential publishers. Sally these characters back in time where from June to September to get to the School English class read the MR. JOHNSON: I started writing Juliet play is essentially the same story and and I talked last year about turning they would meet the real William final version folks saw on the stage. poems and met with Mr. Johnson Rescue in September a few years ago. includes the same major characters this book into the Middle School play, Shakespeare really appealed to me. to discuss them, drawing upon While I’m able to do a lot of writing as you find in the novel, Sally knew so I knew I really had to commit to Once I read the manuscript, I really How involved was Mr. Johnson with his experience and expertise to during the summer, it’s tough to do she needed to add new characters and finishing the story over the summer. wanted to translate that part of the the adaptation? elevate the classroom experience. much new work during the school make significant changes to adapt the story to the stage. Mark was incredibly year. So I began thinking through MS. ADAMS: story for a Middle School play. helpful. He met several times with 30 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 31 Spotlight HARKNESS INSTITUTE STUDENT AWARDS Spotlight

STUDENT AWARDS. Across campus, students are honored for a variety of skills and talents. From The 2016 Harkness Institute. the arts to scholastics to citizenship, Holland Hall students make us proud with their diverse range of accomplishments. Below are just a few examples of honors bestowed last spring. With a generous gift from the George and Jennie Collins Foundation, Harkness tables were introduced at Holland Hall OKLAHOMA REGIONAL BOTBALL® SCHOLASTIC during the 2015-2016 academic year. The beautiful oval- TOURNAMENT. The Upper School ART & WRITING shaped tables serve as a symbol for the learning that happens robotics team won a Judge’s Choice AWARDS. Out of around them. When the student is an active participant, a award for the “Outstanding Use nearly 320,000 much greater depth of learning occurs. The best Harkness of Sensors” in the 2016 Oklahoma works of art lessons are revealed when students say as much, if not more, Regional Botball Tournament, submitted by a team-oriented robotics competition. students from the than the teacher — building on and reflecting through one MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR CHOIR. USA and abroad another’s ideas. Sixteen singers from the Middle School GEOGRAPHY BEE. to the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Honor Choir were accepted into the On April 1, 2016, Long a predominant pedagogical technique for Upper work across disciplines, as well as build a common set of Awards, Senior Rachel Wenger ranked SWACDA National Honor Choirs to young geography in the top 1%, receiving a Silver Medal School teachers, discussion, dialogue, and debate provide techniques that are domain specific. While two days of an perform at the Kauffman Center for whizzes across the for her ceramic pottery. rich content for clarifying ideas and digging deeper. While intense workshop is draining during the academic year, the Arts in Kansas City. They spent U.S. participated teaching is as much of an art as it is a science, faculty many teachers left feeling it was one of the best professional countless hours rehearsing, and the in National Geographic State Bees, receiving Harkness tables hoped to learn more about how development experiences they have had. Honor Choir students worked even competing for a spot in the 28th harder at the rehearsal sessions in to deepen the experience for students. As part of ongoing Annual National Geographic Bee the days preceding the concert where Championship in Washington, D.C. 8th professional development, Holland Hall reached out to The Harkness Table in Use. national clinicians mentored singers Grader Garrett Eaton won the Middle a school using the Harkness Method much longer than us: from seven states to artistically craft School Geography Bee, then placed in Phillips Exeter Academy. their voices for the performance. the top 12 of 100 students competing in the Oklahoma state Bee. Since 1922, Phillips Exeter Academy has used Harkness MIDDLE SCHOOL 2016 NATIONAL SPANISH tables and the Harkness Method of teaching to encourage SPIRIT WEEK EXAMINATIONS. Holland Hall students to listen well and then speak with conviction and WINNERS. students earned three gold, three openness. In short form, it’s called discussion-based, Advisory groups in silver, and four bronze medals along each Middle School student-centered instruction. with 14 honorable mentions at the grade competed to 2016 National Spanish Examinations. Upper School Head and Phillips show their school spirit during Spirit The three gold medalists scored in the Exeter graduate, Ms. Frances week. The winners chose between a GODDARD SCHOLARS. The Les top 5% of the middle and high school Fondren-Bales, reached out to pizza party or ice cream party, and and Ellen Goddard Merit Scholarship participants nation-wide. “Attaining Ms. Graybill's 5th Grade class picked Program provides outstanding 6th and her alma mater and brought two a medal or honorable mention for ice cream. Other winners included Ms. 9th Grade students the opportunity to distinguished Exeter teachers any student on the National Spanish Prince’s 4th Graders, Mr. Marshall’s attend Holland Hall as merit scholars. Examinations is very prestigious,” to campus last March. With 6th Graders, Ms. Matthews’ 7th These competitive scholarships are said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National funding from Holland Hall’s Above is a concrete example of what a Harkness discussion Graders, and Ms. White’s 8th Graders. renewable each year of the recipients’ Director of the Exams, “because the generous professional development budget, Ms. Becky might look like on paper. This document traces the discussion enrollment at Holland Hall provided exams are the largest of their kind in OUTSTANDING Moore, Woodbridge Odlin Professor in English at Exeter, and during a single meeting of one of Ms. Jane Beckwith’s the students maintain solid academic the United States with over 160,000 CITIZENSHIP performance and contribute positively Mr. Kwasi Boadi, Michael Ridder ’58 Distinguished Professor Upper School history classes. About the Harkness Method students participating in 2016.” AWARD. 11th to the Holland Hall community. of History, came to Tulsa for two days to work with over and table, she said, “the Harkness Method has helped me Grader Jacob Learn more at www.hollandhall.org/ OKMEA twenty-five Upper and Middle School faculty. provide a classroom environment that empowers students to Herring was the admission/goddard-scholars. ALL-STATE take charge of their learning. After learning and practicing 2016 recipient of ORCHESTRA. 11th The two-day workshop took place during a Sunday and a the Sons of the the protocols for Harkness discussion, students lead the GREEN COUNTRY REGIONAL Grader Lydia Jeong Monday. Mr. Boadi and Ms. Moore expertly guided our American Revolution Outstanding SPELLING BEE. 5th Grader Robert way. This approach helps me continue to learn how to be was the 5th-ranked faculty participants through the rigors of effectively helping Citizenship Award. Holland Hall Sharpe finished 8th in the Green first chair second an effective facilitator through quiet observation. Because students prepare for class discussion. Their mixture of nominated Jacob in recognition of his Country Regional Spelling Bee. violin in the state at the All-State feedback is a critical piece of this method, I also continue to leadership qualities and commitment focusing on pedagogy and content knowledge allowed our Holland Hall was a sponsor of the Oklahoma Music Educators Association refine my skills in this area as well.” to outstanding citizenship. Bee and donated a week of summer teachers to both find transferable techniques that would (OkMEA) Orchestra concert. camp to the champion.

32 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 33 Spotlight BEYOND THE GATE BEYOND THE GATE Spotlight

understanding of municipal processes Beyond the Gate Part 1: Spanish tutoring, and leadership. As students strengthen their research, reading, writing, and Downtown Studies, & gifts from the heart. presentation skills, they are also serving as teachers for and leaders in Tulsa. By Olivia Martin Ms. Jane Beckwith, Upper School history teacher and co-founder of the Holland Hall enjoys a long tradition of volunteerism and civic Spanish skills working as mentors. I also hope to instill in my Downtown Tulsa Studies program, along engagement that only grows more extensive and meaningful students a desire to give back and help others in the future, with Mr. Mark Johnson, believes that each year. The school’s outreach is grounded in our mission wherever they live.” This balance of excellence in teaching students need to “live history” in order statement in which we “seek to foster in each student a strong and a model of service is only one facet of the programmatic to understand it and positively shape moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility.” emphasis on social responsibility and community engagement their own futures. Mr. Johnson asserts, Whether Holland Hall’s students and teachers are supporting at Holland Hall. “Through Downtown Tulsa Studies, students with their English skills across town at a Tulsa students become aware of the city in Public elementary school or traveling across the world to which they live as they explore answers minister to orphans in Tanzania, they are committed to to essential questions.” Michael Burke ’17 collaborating with others to improve the lives and educations reports that he was especially moved by of individuals near and far. the class’ visit to the Greenwood Cultural Locally, Holland Hall students and teachers are actively Center. “Through Downtown Studies, we learned about the Clearly, this friendship bracelets for them. hidden history of Tulsa (Tulsa Race Riots) and the plans for Dr. Mary Ann Cameron, involved in all kinds of programs to enhance the lives of project unites the Tulsans and families in the surrounding area. The Upper future development proposed by Tulsa companies such as mother of Michael Cameron School students enrolled in Ms. Maureen Burke’s Spanish ONEOK.” Because the faculty in Holland Hall’s branches class, families, ’25, shared the following: “We Advanced C Honors class alternate serving three Tulsa work together to design curriculum that serves and inspires and the Tulsa love the kids’ project for the Christmas gifts. The fact that elementary schools: College Bound, Kendall-Whittier, and students as they promote to higher grades, the opportunities community in a Zarrow. All of the students devote at least an hour each for meaningful service multiply. they are making the gifts and powerful way. learning a new skill makes it cycle to assisting students whose parents are native Spanish During the holiday so special. Michael has been so speakers develop their season each year, excited. He woke up early to knit today, so he can finish this reading and writing students in Holland As a result of all scarf and start a new one. He's planning to buy me knitting skills. According to Hall’s 4th Grade class needles for Christmas so we can knit together! Thank you for of his work speaking Rohan Trehan ’17, knit scarves and organizing such a great gift.” Clearly, this project unites the Spanish, Ben is an “We not only help blankets and collect class, families, and the Tulsa community in a powerful way. excellent Upper School the students become books for children at tour guide for Spanish- better students Crosstown Learning of English, but we Center. According to Leah Beakey ’25, “I feel good knowing In following installments of “Beyond the Gate,” we will speaking parents. also enjoy hanging that our Holland Hall community is helping people who have explore the Middle School’s long-term commitment out with them and less than we do.” Ms. Tracy Prince works with the students to Mark Twain Elementary, the annual Wright bonding over the fun we have together.” Ben Troung ’17 likes to learn how to knit, while Ms. Summer Molloy, Ms. Vicki Elementary holiday party, Upper School Reading Partners, the Cyber Seniors program, Max Martucci’s practicing his Spanish-speaking skills while helping younger Vrooman, and Ms. Mary Kay Hobbs assist the students ’17 leadership at Tulsa Boys’ Home, the Primary children. Ben credits his work with these students for really The innovative Downtown Tulsa Studies program that in making fleece blankets. The class travels to Crosstown School’s various community service projects, and the enhancing his Spanish communication. As a result of all of his begins in 7th Grade and commences in an incredible senior Learning in December to meet the younger children and amazing stories that our Upper School students and work speaking Spanish, Ben is an excellent Upper School tour elective course is another example of Holland Hall students share their creations and the books that they have purchased. teachers share each autumn after traveling around guide for Spanish-speaking parents. Ms. Burke believes “that and teachers moving beyond our campus to learn within Ms. Vrooman reports that students have the opportunity to the world to Tanzania to serve the children at The working in the community gives my students a chance to see and impact the Tulsa community. Not only do students learn learn a new skill and to build a bond with younger students Janada L. Batchelor Foundation for Children, founded first hand the struggles that many schools and many families all about the history of Tulsa and present their research at another school. The 4th Grade not only delivers their by Chris Gates ’06. in Tulsa face (large class size, lack of funds, food insecurity, and findings in locations around the city, but students also hand-made gifts and books to the children, but they read to etc.). It also gives them a wonderful opportunity to use their participate in city planning meetings and develop a rich the children and visit them again in February after creating

34 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 35 Spotlight TALES FROM THE PCT TALES FROM THE PCT Spotlight 2,650 miles in 107 days – tales from t h e P C T. By Greg Spencer

Over the summer of 2016, I had the opportunity to fulfill a dream – hike the entire 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). All I had with me was what I could carry on my back, including a sleeping bag, tent, ground pad, water filter, food, and water. My trek began on the US/Mexico border in Campo, CA where, for the first 700 miles, I was in a desert environment battling the heat, rattlesnakes, lack of water, and poodle-dog bush*. Once out of the desert I was treated to the awe-inspiring Sierras, seeing some of the country’s most beautiful mountains and national parks. This was my favorite section of the trail even though I had to contend with freezing temps, snow, and several dangerous river crossings. From the Sierras, the trail took me through northern California before hitting Oregon and the Cascade Range. The first half of Oregon required traversing through thick forest terrain filled with fallen trees to maneuver around and hordes of aggressive mosquitoes. I emerged from the forest to experience the What made this experience truly exceptional were all the unique, interesting, spectacular views of Crater Lake and Mount Hood on my way into Washington. and kind people I met along the way. I started off solo but never truly felt Washington lived up to the hype with breathtaking views of Mount Rainier and alone, as there were plenty of people to hike with along the way. Sometimes I the Goat Rocks, just to name a few. My adventure came to an end at the Canadian would hike with a group for a few days then break off and go it alone or find border, near Manning Park, BC. another group. I met people from all over the United States and from 20+ different countries around the world. Along the trail, I came in contact with lots of wildlife, including snakes, lizards, skunks, marmots, deer, elk, goats, and It wasn’t just my fellow hikers that made a difference. Another group known even a bear. I never really felt like I as “Trail Angels” helps hikers along the trail by providing food, housing, was in any danger but hearing those rides, or sometimes just some much-needed company. It was inspiring how loud rattles from the rattlesnakes was the Angels welcomed me, a complete stranger, by Greg with Trail Angel “Coppertone” outside scary at times because, while I could Mojave, CA. Coppertone travels up and down opening up their home, and hear them, I couldn’t always see them. the PCT in his RV. treating me like family.

*Eriodictyon parryi or poodle-dog The PCT was an amazing bush is a tall California mountain experience that I will never forget; a shrub with showy purple flowers, lifetime worth of memories across and is notable for secreting a severe skin irritant. 2,650 miles in 107 days.

36 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 37 AdvancementNews EVENTSPLANNED GIVING EVENTS AdvancementNews Create a lasting legacy for Holland Hall Save the dates for upcoming events! students today & in the future. Trivia Night Speakeasy JANUARY 28, 2017 Make a meaningful gift that honors the memory of a loved Auction 6pm one today or ensure that your commitment to Holland Hall APRIL 7, 2017 Middle School Gym extends beyond your lifetime. Holland Hall offers several Silo Event Center ways to honor a lifetime spent supporting the belief that education transforms lives. Book Fair Alumni Hall of Donations to the Holland Hall Annual Fund in memory of a Preview Party loved one are a wonderful way to honor the life of a family Fame and Sports FEBRUARY 24, 2017 member, former Holland Hall teacher, or special friend. 6pm Banquet Gifts are applied to the Annual Fund for the fiscal year in Middle School Gym MAY 20, 2017 which the memorial gift is made. Notification will be sent DoubleTree Hotel Warren Place to the family of the honoree and the memorial gift will be acknowledged in the Holland Hall annual report. Book Fair Donors who include Holland Hall in their estate plans Sarah Adams ’99, daughter to Jan and Roger Adams, sister to FEBRUARY 25, 2017 Andi Noland Neaves ’89 and Laura Adams Allen ’03. Golf Tournament 8am – 5pm ensure our mission for years to come. Grandparents, JUNE 13, 2017 Middle School Gym parents, alumni, and friends of the school who make legacy gifts to Holland Hall 12pm play a key role in the school’s fiscal stability. The school’s current endowment We made a The Patriot Golf Course exists largely because of the generosity and forethought of past supporters who memorial gift in honor Dutch Divine included Holland Hall in their wills and trusts. Holland Hall offers many planned MARCH 23, 2017 giving options that provide tax benefits and even income from certain types of our parents, John 6pm of planned gifts. and Barbara Rossetti, Spain Ranch with gratitude for the “Why I Give...” generosity of others Holland Hall parents Hal and Tracy Salisbury give because they believe in the who went before us mission of Holland Hall. They said, “We are incredibly happy with the experiences to provide the funds, and life and college preparation our kids received at Holland Hall. We wanted 2016 Golf Tournament. opportunities, and to give back to an institution that gave us and our children so much. A planned Hosted at the beautiful gift enabled us to leverage our resources and make a much more significant gift education we received Patriot Golf Club for the than we may have otherwise been able to. It was a very simple process and we from Holland Hall. second year in a row, were able to structure the gift in a way that the 2016 Holland Hall provided favorable tax opportunities to us ~ Gina Rossetti Gunn ’77, We are truly Joe Rossetti ’73, Tony Rossetti ’72, Golf Tournament had a and an impactful gift to Holland Hall.” touched when Dave Rossetti ’70 full roster of golfers and sponsors. We were Retired PreK teacher Mrs. Jan Adams gives also pleased to see a record number of women we receive a for her daughter, Sarah Adams ’99. Jan shared, “Three years ago we lost our daughter golfers joining the tournament and hope that notice that a gift Sarah in a tragic accident as she served in ministry as a part of Young Life Africa. number continues to grow! Proceeds from the has been made in There isn’t a day that we, her family, do not think of her. Our greatest fear is that tournament provide vital additional support Sarah’s memory. others will forget about her, and the incredible life she lived. We are truly touched to athletic programs at Holland Hall. Thank when we receive a notice that a gift has been made in Sarah’s memory. It serves as you to all of our sponsors, participants, and ~ Jan Adams a reminder that others still remember. Sarah loved Holland Hall as much as we do. volunteers for making this another successful Everyday love changing everyday lives.” and fun tournament!

38 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 39 AdvancementNews EVENTS EVENTS AdvancementNews 56th Annual Book Fair. Long held as one of Tulsa’s most beloved community events, the 2016 Book Fair welcomed over 1,000 guests to the Holland Hall campus to shop for used books. The inventory is an extensive range of books, toys, and multimedia including rare books, children’s books, textbooks, games, stuffed animals, fiction and non-fiction hard and softback books, coffee table books, records, and even decorative books perfect for Pinterest crafting projects, just to name a few. The Book Fair would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers, led by Book Fair Chair Jan Pearson. Over 400 volunteers worked over the summer and throughout the entire school year to sort, organize, and price donations. On the day of the event, hundreds of faculty, staff, and parent volunteers man the Book Fair and ensure our visitors enjoy their time at Holland Hall. Hand drawn art by Cybil Seneker ’17 Monetary donations collected at the Book Fair went to purchase new library books was the inspiration for the invitation. for the Tulsa Boys’ Home, McKinley Elementary, and Mark Twain Elementary. Schureman Circle Donor Appreciation – An Evening of the Arts & Intrigue. Senior Cybil Seneker ’17 set the tone for the event with her design for the program and invitation to “An Evening of the Arts & Intrigue” held on April 16, 2016. The night featured a cast of characters including Founders of Holland Hall, Notorious City Leaders, and Tulsa’s Finest Entertainers from the 1920’s. Guests enjoyed a duet featuring Barron Ryan ’05 on the piano and soloist “Madam Adams” (Middle School drama teacher Sally Adams) and the magic of “The Amazing Culley.” An event is held every year to honor and recognize Holland Hall’s Schureman Circle Giving Society Members. Please visit www.hollandhall.org/give to donate and join the Schureman Circle.

40 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 41 HOLLAND HALL ANNUAL FUND GIVE ONLINE AT HOLLANDHALL.ORG/GIVE Why give? Your financial contribution to the Annual Fund supports the people and programs that make Holland Hall a unique and exceptional school — talented teachers, small classes, enriching arts and athletics programs, advanced technology, exciting field trips, and much more. Your child’s complete education and experience at Holland Hall is financed by both your tuition and your Annual Fund gift. When asked, “why give?” our parents and alumni share the reasons they give so generously... “The Holland Hall community prepared me academically to survive in college, and helped me appreciate the options I had outside my immediate world.” – David Todd ’91 “We give to the Annual Fund to support the world-class, diverse education offered at Holland Hall. The Annual Fund is the school's most important fundraiser! We hope you will join us in making a gift to Holland Hall.” – Cristi Martens, parent

We give to the Annual Fund to support the world-class, diverse education offered at Holland Hall. The Annual Fund is the school's Introducing The Founder’s Guild. most important fundraiser! Three virtues — honor, loyalty, courtesy — were the inspiration for the Holland Hall school We hope you will join us motto penned by Headmistress Frances Perl Bemis in 1924, the year of Holland Hall’s first in making a gift to graduating class. We celebrate again those virtues, and the Holland Hall founders who LO OR YA L Holland Hall. N T built a school around them, with the establishment of the Holland Hall Founder’s Guild. O Y H Donors who make a gift of $2,500 or more in a fiscal year to the Holland Hall Annual Fund ~ Cristi Martens, Holland Hall parent

will become inaugural members of the Founder’s Guild and will be invited to an elegant C O SY recognition event in the spring. URTE Nearly 100 years ago, a group of parents who believed passionately in the need for Tulsa Your gift to the Annual Fund has an immediate impact on the student experience. to have an educational institution to rival the best schools in the country came together to generously support the establishment of Holland Hall. We invite you become an original member of the Founder’s Guild and honor the commitment of our founders with a gift to support the outstanding educational experiences that continue It supports academics, arts, athletics, at Holland Hall today. faculty, technology, and financial aid.

The Schureman Circle Giving Society. Schureman Circle Giving Society members are the dedicated parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the school who give $1,000 or more in a fiscal year to the Holland Hall Annual Fund. The Schureman Circle Giving Society donor recognition event is being moved to the fall! Please watch for your invitation to an all-new Schureman Circle event honoring your To make a gift to the Annual Fund, please visit www.hollandhall.org/give or contact Monica Champ at generous support of the Holland Hall Annual Fund. (918) 879-4766 or [email protected]. Thank you for your participation in the Annual Fund.

42 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 43 2015–2016 AnnualReport Thank you for giving to Holland Hall. The 2015-16 school year was full of experiences, activities, and events that reflect Holland Hall’s commitment to providing an educational experience that honors those values in preparing today’s students to make an impact on their communities now and far into the future. Annual The Dutch Weekly does a great job of keeping you abreast of the wonderful things going on at Holland Hall and by our students in the Tulsa community but I would like to list a few facts of which you may not be aware:

Historically, 10 to 20% of the senior Holland Hall is the only Cum Laude In the Upper School, Holland Hall class is recognized in the National Merit Society School in Tulsa and one of only offers 62 different art courses and program. That’s the highest percentage three Cum Laude Society schools in 20 different sports teams. in Oklahoma! Oklahoma. Having a Cum Laude Society Report chapter is seen by colleges as the most 70% of Upper School faculty has an With an average of 1366, Holland Hall critical mark of academic excellence. advanced degree, including 5 doctorates. has the highest SAT results in the state 2015–2016 and is in the top 10% of nationally Holland Hall has the best college To attract and retain the highest quality recognized K-12 coed independent counseling to senior ratio in the region. faculty, Holland Hall invests heavily in schools in the country. On average, there are 25 seniors per our teachers. On average, we pay our full-time college counselor. teachers five to ten thousand dollars Holland Hall has the highest AP results more than other Oklahoma private and in the state. Typically, 90% of students Holland Hall has the best student to public schools. So do we cost more? that take an AP exam earn 3 or above. teacher ratio in Tulsa at 9 to 1. The Yes, but our teachers and the education typical class size for a core Upper gained is worth it many times over! Holland Hall has the highest ACT scores School class is 13 students. in the state with an average of 27.2.

Thank you for Holland Hall is thankful for James & Leta Chapman Bequest Society. The James and Leta Chapman Bequest Society is a group of donors who have your unwavering each donor who invests in included Holland Hall in their estate plans. To learn more about estate planning support of our school, our students, or to notify the school of a bequest, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at (918) 481-1111. Holland Hall. and our community. Their Judith Pape Adams ’57* Jack G. Morris* The collective efforts of our students, generosity and committment Anonymous Wayne and Victoria MacNaughton faculty, families, and the broader school Miriam Parrish Baird ’28* Thomas D. Neal ’76 community ensure that Holland Hall to Holland Hall ensures Horace G. Barnard, Jr.* Grace Porter* remains one of the finest independent Genevieve Ann Alcott Causse ’55 David Rossetti ’70 & Jan Avent schools in the country and one of which our ongoing ability to impact James & Leta Chapman* K. Michael Saliba & Lodie we can all be proud. Naimeh-Saliba the lives of future generations. Ena B. Cochran* J.P. & Mary Culley Hal & Tracy Lorton ’82 Salisbury Robert H. Duenner, Jr.* Shelby H. Scott To view the complete list Rod & Danette ’85 Elliott-Mullens Nancy Seay* Bill & Karen Freudenrich Katherine Q. Sinclair* Roger B. Collins of 2015-2016 donors by Audra Hewgley Gallegos Edward C. Sloan, Jr.* Chair, Board of Trustees Joanne L. Farmer Suppes ’39* giving level, please visit Charles Gregory Gephart ’71* Keith ’87 & Beth Lieser ’86 Goddard Jay P. Walker* hollandhall.org/2015-16-donors. Shelley Smith Jackson ’64 Pauline McFarlin Walter* James L. Kincaid Peter M. Walter Jonathan Knoblock & Courtney Margret Harned Warren ’82 Latta Knoblock Mary Frances Walter O’Hornett ’35* J. David & Tammie Maloney *Deceased 44 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Eugene L. McCarthy, Jr. ’77 Spring/Summer 2016 45 AnnualReport 2015–2016 TRIBUTE GIFTS 2015–2016 TRIBUTE GIFTS AnnualReport

Evy Elmburg ’31 Yolanda Hankins Holland Hall Faculty & Amy Koontz on Holland Hall Tribute Gifts. Cy & Linda Elmburg Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Staff, Past & Present Mother’s Day 2016 Paying tribute is an especially caring and memorable way of giving. Whether the gift is in memory or honor of a loved one, Alexus Enloe ’16 Karen Harris John & Mary Alice Bird Rick Koontz ’81 friend, family member, teacher, or life event, we gratefully accept and recognize these gifts. Kelly Danner Neil Bergenroth & Cathy Marianne Holmes Ayden Korn ’21 Rose-Bergenroth Sami Estes Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Phil & Lonnie Snyder IN HONOR OF: Corey R. Babb ’00 Geoffrey Butler IMPACT: STUDENTS Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Kenneth & Keri Shingleton Kate Hook ’23 Benjamin Korn ’24 Ray & Jannelle Babb Linda Christensen HELPING STUDENTS Bob & Jacque Swanston Hatcher Heldebrand ’30 Carl & Sandra Hook Phil & Lonnie Snyder Leif Tanaka Abufadil ’24 Natalie Bair ’20 Justin O. Butler ’04 Jim & Juanelle Heldebrand Kyle Hook ’20 Zarine Koshy Jan Adams Upper School Thomas Feemster ’21 Jody & Sarah Hawn Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan peer tutors Jean Stemmons Steve & Whitney Carl & Sandra Hook Knox Tucker ’31 & Family 19 Heldebrand Leo Tanaka Abufadil ’22 Caroline Bair ’17 Jenna Byers ’16 Levi Hudson ’28 Morgan Kramer ’16 Jan Adams Casey Ferguson ’17 Bruce & Stephanie Riddle Jody & Sarah Hawn Kay Holt Middle & Mead & Mary Ferguson Rick & Diane Hudson Kay Holt Primary Luka Tanaka Abufadil ’20 John & Sharon Baker Baylor Calvin ’16 22 Holt Heldebrand ’22 Olivia Hudson ’28 Jeanne Laidlow Jan Adams School Lucy Flegler ’24 Jim & Juanelle Heldebrand Brett ’89 & Carey Kay Holt John & Marnie Flegler Rick & Diane Hudson Gina Johnson Dunkin Baker peer tutors Steve & Whitney Luna Tanaka Abufadil ’27 Abigail Campbell ’16 Madison Huhn ’16 The Stolper Family Jan Adams Maggie Flegler ’26 Heldebrand Faye Bartlett ’16 John & Sharon Campbell Ken Gibson & Helen John & Marnie Flegler Bruce & Stephanie Riddle Caroline Lawson ’20 Jan Adams Susan Sullivan Susan Sullivan Louie Culley ’27 Huhn-Gibson Bill & Patty Lawson Olivia Flegler ’21 Hunt Heldebrand ’22 John & Noel Christina Basora ’11 Dolores Culley Edward W. Jenkins, M.D. Ed & Jay Lawson O’Haren ’94 Groves Grace Campbell '16 John & Marnie Flegler Jim & Juanelle Heldebrand Juan & Carmen Basora John & Sharon Campbell Ted & Carol Welsh Bill & Patty Lawson Greg & Brandy Laird Harper Fox ’25 Steve & Whitney Crystal Lawson Nancy Baumann Kay Holt Blake Curlee ’18 Emily Jezek ’24 Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Christy Zahn Mary A. Fox Heldebrand Nicholas ’03 & Julie Bunting Sheila Curlee Steve & Judi York Matt & Jennifer Wise The Stolper Family Liam Patrick Carey ’16 Lila Fox ’22 Bruce & Stephanie Riddle Henry Berry '21 Greg & Kathy Carey Elyse Tomasko Curtis ’09 Mary A. Fox Atala Johnson ’24 Ed & Jay Lawson Sally Adams Whitney Heldebrand Barbara Berry Susan Sullivan Norm Tomasko Jo Ellen Fielding Bill & Patty Lawson Karen Bowers Charlie Fryer ’16 Jan Adams Bert Bibens Alicia Cutter ’27 Bruce & Katie Johnson Elizabeth Adelson ’16 Elizabeth Carstens ’07 Kay Holt Pam Herman MacLeod Lawson ’18 Preschool 4’s Teaching Team George & Robin Carstens Irving III & Hilde Cutter Morgan Johnson ’27 Bill & Patty Lawson Kay Holt Jackie Gibson ’18 Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Jo Ellen Fielding Collier Bicknell ’30 Emily Carstens ’09 Austin Cutter ’22 Ken Gibson & Helen Ed & Jay Lawson Alex Alabbasi ’12 Ellie Herndon ’21 Jane Bicknell George & Robin Carstens Irving III & Hilde Cutter Huhn-Gibson Bruce & Katie Johnson Bob & Kathleen Alabbasi Ken & Tory Brust Ginny LeDoux Delaney Bicknell ’23 John Carstens ’13 Katie Darden ’18 Mary Jo Gilliland Elise Jones ’20 Karen Bowers Kathleen Alabbasi Reed Herndon ’18 Jane Bicknell George & Robin Carstens Dana Darden Luc Tomasino ’81 Frank & Karen Richey Stephen & Stacy O'Sullivan Ken & Tory Brust Mason Lee ’19 Jillian Bicknell ’26 Cason Carter ’96 Larry B. & Doris Darden Foster Gillingham ’30 Ryan Jones ’18 Bill & Sandy Lee Abigail Alderman ’20 Walker Herndon ’19 Jane Bicknell Mike & Paula Carter Barrett Day ’29 Clint & Anne Darnell ’88 Frank & Karen Richey Bob Ballenger & Jeanne Ken & Tory Brust Milan Lenhart ’23 Glenn & Karol Day Gillingham Hartley-Ballenger Olivia Bicknell ’19 Henry Carter ’29 Clayton Wayne Hill ’20 Jack & Cheryl Lenhart Jane Bicknell Nellie Gillingham ’27 Sebastian Alderman ’23 Mike & Paula Carter Caitlin Day ’26 Bernard & Lolly Shaw IMPACT: BOOK FAIR Magnus Lepak ’22 Glenn & Karol Day Clint & Anne Darnell ’88 Bob Ballenger & Jeanne Bella Bieligk ’20 VOLUNTEERS Roy & Sharon Love Lizz Carter ’94 Gillingham All of My Holland Hall Hartley-Ballenger Samuel Bieligk & Karen Mike & Paula Carter Erin Dean '19 Students Roman Lepak ’27 Parsons-Bieligk Lynn Glover book room Vivian Alderman ’26 Luke Carter ’26 Jim & Lise Dean J. Dan Rives, III Roy & Sharon Love Reagan Bieligk ’25 Kathleen Harris volunteers Bob Ballenger Mike & Paula Carter Evan Dean ’21 Holland Hall's Faculty 46 Sophia Lepak ’20 Samuel Bieligk & Karen & Jeanne Hartley-Ballenger Jim & Lise Dean Charlie Goddard ’21 Mengjiao Yu & Ye Feng Roy & Sharon Love Parsons-Bieligk Jaxon Castillo ’20 Dick & Trish Lieser Kim Allan William & Miryam Castillo Blair Dieterlen ’17 Alex Booker ’20 Holland Hall Faculty Who Rebecca Levit ’20 Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Bruce & Beverly Dieterlen Ellen Goddard ’17 Have Impacted our Edward & Bonnie Koven Ray Booker Dakota Christian ’16 Dick & Trish Lieser Phil Allen ’73 Caston & Joyce Christian Blake Dieterlen ’19 Childrens’ Lives Debbie Brokaw 600 Breanna Lewis ’20 Jean Newton Tate ’47 Kay Holt Bruce & Beverly Dieterlen Jackson Goddard ’15 Mark & Lori Zahn volunteer hours worked Jim & Mary Lewis Jimmy & Julie Beard Elliott Andrew ’21 Dick & Trish Lieser Holland Hall Class of Christy Zahn Jude Christian ’21 Bridgette Dieterlen ’22 Emma Lewis ’22 Jim & Mary Lewis Emma Goldberg ’17 Caston & Joyce Christian Bruce & Beverly Dieterlen 1995 20th Reunion Jim & Mary Lewis Meredith Andrews Charles H. Brown Marc & Linda Frazier David Beynet ’95 Vanessa Jones Roy S. Johnson ’74 Matt Christian Brittany Dieterlen ’14 Josh Lewis ’17 Rod & Jill Coulter Elise Goldberg ’20 Knox Tucker ’31 & Family Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Bruce & Beverly Dieterlen Holland Hall Community, Jim & Mary Lewis Laura Longoria Marc & Linda Frazier a Wonderful Group Kelly Keglovits ’16 Margery Armstrong Joshua Chung ’16 Tempest Dulany Emily Little ’26 Bob & Jacque Swanston Tucker Brown ’26 Amber Graybill of Talented & Diverse Kay Holt Susan Sullivan Ron & Fay Palma Tony & Sharon Little Matthew ’99 & Erica Stephen & Stacy O'Sullivan Individuals! Pete Kelly ’16 Abraham Arredondo ’15 Joseph ’99 Brown Bessie Collins Elle Elmburg ’20 Barbara Reavis Olivia Little ’30 Amy Cauthon Asialynn Griffin ’24 Kay Holt Amanda Viles ’91 Cy & Linda Elmburg Tony & Sharon Little Mollie Buffington ’26 Gerald Griffin Holland Hall Community Lara Koch Arielle Auerbach ’26 Kenneth & Wanda Wolfkill Susan Connor Emily Elmburg ’18 Supporting the Simpsons Payton Little ’23 Stuart & Elyse Auerbach Tag Gross ’87 John & Noel Henry Sherburn ’27 Cy & Linda Elmburg Bret & Teri Simpson O’Haren ’94 Groves Marian Franklin Brian & Diane Thompson 46 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 47 AnnualReport 2015–2016 TRIBUTE GIFTS 2015–2016 TRIBUTE GIFTS AnnualReport

Briana Liu ’16 Brock Morgan ’16 Andrea Reese Laurie Spencer Lori Swisher Melanie Yaffe Tracy Brune ’87 Peggy Thompson Andy Liu & Jin Wang Brian & Debbie Morgan Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Kathleen Harris Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Jan Adams Frank & Peggy Ward Jo-An Vargo Matthew Lollar ’20 Jim Narlock Griffin Tucker ’23 & Family Richard Spencer Bryce Tero ’21 Chloe Zahn ’16 Karen Buffington Karen R. Weidner Lane ’85 & Amy Lollar Rod & Jill Coulter Audrey McKellar Jimmy & Julie Beard Jerry & Pat Russell Kay Holt Michael & Anatina Jodi S. Welch Aaronson Sadie Lollar ’21 Kristopher Neumaier ’16 Rhodes ’94 Sheryl Springer Summer Thompson ’17 Mark & Lori Zahn Scott & Liz White Caroline Adams Lane ’85 & Amy Lollar Susan K. Carlson Jim & Ann McKellar Erin Henderson Gene & Connie Thompson Polly Zebrowski ’06 Richard & Kelly Wilkerson Mary T. Allen Oliver Lorton ’21 Piper Nida Julia Roark ’25 Olin, Karen, Courtney ’12 Tanner Thompson ’16 Rachel Zebrowski The Brian J. Wilson Family & Caroline ’13 Holmes The Allergan Foundation Bob & Roxana Lorton Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan David & Margaret Gene & Connie Thompson Serena Zebrowski ’04 Darton & Jamie Zink Underwood John & Pam Lieber Eric & Adry Auerbach William Lorton ’16 Sagan Ocepke ’29 Melissa Tomasko ’11 Rachel Zebrowski Ed & Lora Leigh Butler Marty Babbington Kay Holt Richard & Linda Ocepek Stephen Robison Alex Stanton ’16 Norm Tomasko Bob Butler Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Gene & Connie Tompson Randy & Rhonda Bluhm Bob & Roxana Lorton Ava O’Hara ’22 Tucker Tomlinson- IMPACT: MENTORS Steven D. Camp ’75 Gregory & Jerelyn Jim & Nancy O’Hara Paige Rudd ’16 Jason Starr ’78 Howell ’19 Tamara Laster Jeremiah Lower ’20 Burkemper Kay Holt Gene Starr Deisenroth ’75 Monica Gardner ’98 & Jacob O’Hara ’20 Christina L. Armstrong Jeff Rudd Craig & Mary Ann Cameron Eric Lower Jim & Nancy O’Hara Joel Starr ’77 Damon T. Carreiro ’93 Ria Trehan ’20 Bob R. Carter Brandon Maddux Cindy Saliba ’12 Gene Starr Sanjeev & Monica Trehan Jim & Cherry Bost Mia Mascarin Oven ’81 200 Frances Catania K. Michael Saliba & 6-8th Graders paired Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Luc Tomasino ’81 John Starr ’72 Bob & Cathy Carreiro Lodie Naimeh-Saliba Rohan Trehan ’17 up with 1-3rd Graders Charles & Sandra Chappel Tia Magee Gene Starr Sanjeev & Monica Trehan from Mark Twain Mike & Paula Carter Maddie Phillips ’25 Michael Saliba ’16 Victor Cheng & Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Hershel & Lynett Martin Susan Starr ’70 Elementary to form John & Kathie Coyle K. Michael Saliba & Jack Tulloch ’18 Yoon-Hee Cha Gene Starr mentor relationships. Jim & Elizabeth Dodd Pam Martin Merrick Phillips ’26 Lodie Naimeh-Saliba John & Judy Frey Max & Vicky Corlett Henry Sherburn ’27 Deborah Harmon Bill & Kathy Fellers Susan Sullivan The Steele Family Andrea Turner John & Rebecca Curry Anonymous Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Mary McGraw Frances Martucci Michael Phillips ’21 Laurel Salisbury ’17 IN MEMORY OF: Glenn & Karol Day Martin & Ellen Martucci James Paragamian & Ann Bill & Kathy Fellers Bob & Roxana Lorton Bailey Steele ’22 Carlos Tuttle Craig & Julie Dietert Marie Etergino Romney Nowlin LaReda Cadieux Bruce Buford ’69 Sarah Adams ’99 Beau & Vanessa Driggers Alexa Pierre ’19 Mac Sanders ’20 Roger & Jan Adams Patricia Pape Savage ’42 McGuire '94 Jules Theagene David & Susan Poston Corbin Steele ’20 Christy Utter ’92 Richard & Jewel Drinkwater Laura Longoria Laura Adams Allen ’03 Brenda Self LaReda Cadieux Laura Longoria David & Gwen Fleske Lolly Pierre ’19 Nate Sanders ’22 Nancy Baumann Jim & Barbara Sturdivant Caroline Lee McKee ’24 Harold Pierre & David & Susan Poston Gavin Steele ’24 Mira Vaidya ’24 William & Margaret Guthrie Ernie & Judy McKee Richard & Victoria Cameron Chris & Ann White Josie Theagene LaReda Cadieux Atul & Ashwini Vaidya Judy Jones Hutter Piper Nida Amy McKellar Sasick ’85 Mike & Paula Carter Scott Carter Jim & Ann McKellar Logan Steele ’27 Nikhil Vaidya ’26 Eugene & Beverly Jackson Steve & Sarah Mike & Paula Carter John Michael McKee ’21 IMPACT: ATHLETICS LaReda Cadieux Atul & Ashwini Vaidya Jeff & Jill James Luke Savage ’23 Joyce Dyer Ernie & Judy McKee Brett & Stacy Johnson Steve Connor Dwight & Veronica Savage Susan Steinmeyer Brice & Sue Venable Ilan & Kathryn Piper Nida Lynn & Jeanne Laidlow Susan Connor Damon '95 & Miriam Savage Amy Venable Lieber ’99 Grinberg Tyra Langley Sloan Meier ’27 John & Pam Lieber Denise Cork ’92 12% Trey Sawyer ’16 Ben Stewart ’22 Liza Vest ’90 Chris & Vanessa Jones Robert J. & Barbara Meier Dave & Angela Richard & Vicki Stewart Sally Adams Callum Kerr ’00 Jorge & Drucilla Madamba of the class of Susan Sullivan West ’92 Carter Truett Meier ’25 Lainie A. Marnelakis 2016 signed Len Sexton Kate Stewart ’20 Robin Vest ’93 Alan & Vicki Lewis Robert J. & Barbara Meier Richard & Vicki Stewart Donald D. & Lee Ann McGill an athletic Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Sally Adams Robby ’99 & Taylor Merrick Douglas E. Cox Anna Milligan Waylan & Linda McLain Robert Sharpe ’22 Ryon Stirling Weston Keene Vrooman ’13 Laura Adcock Hanley B. Cox Anthony Clay scholarship. Stephen & Stacy O’Sullivan Horace & Kendra Morse Hartmut & Diane Schnell Vicki Vrooman Arthur Scrutchins Sharon Daubenberger John & Laura Vance Mary Mottola Thomas Sharpe ’22 Ashley L. Babb Studdard ’01 Stephany Ward Peyton Arens Hanley B. Cox Alice Milton ’22 Ray & Jannelle Babb Ohio and Michigan Teams Passion Pierre ’26 Hartmut & Diane Schnell John & Noel Jim & Katie Arens Diane K. Davies ’74 Robert & Carolyn Brooks Harold Pierre & O’Haren ’94 Groves Bea Paul Tierney Shaw ’22 Joseph Studebaker ’21 Darin Arnold Garret ’72 & Leslie Davies Emily Ann Milton ’19 Josie Theagene Don G. & Nancy Nelson Hannah Whitaker ’17 Michael & Cyndy Phillips Malcolm & Linda Shaw Tag ’87 & Cassie Gross Marie Dickason Robert & Carolyn Brooks Queen Pierre ’15 Mike & Amy Whitaker Restoration Medical Spa Tynan Shaw ’21 Olivia Studebaker ’18 Craig Benton Dysart ’52 Georgia & Hudson Monks’ Harold Pierre & Don G. & Nancy Nelson Gracie White ’16 Risa Rose & Family Josie Theagene Malcolm & Linda Shaw John L. Brechin III ’77 Anne Dysart Vergiels ’87 Awesome Teachers, Emma Summers ’23 Kay Holt John & Kathlin Rothermel Past & Present Hallie Polson ’27 Tara Smith ’16 Jack & Mattie Bicknell Charles W. Flint, Jr. Howard & Peggy Summers Adrienne Winchester ’17 Joel & Regina Bicknell Gary & Peggy Schoenhals Frank & Peggy Ward George & Rachel Monks Robert & Maxie Polson Susan Sullivan Philip & Carolyn Hart Harold & Sheryl Springer Molly Summers ’23 Ray Bizjack Timothy Fox Emily Grace Moore ’19 Reese Poston ’30 Bryson Smith ’21 Robert & Suzanne Stetson Howard & Peggy Summers Bruce & Sarah Winchester The Bizjack Family Mary A. Fox Monte & Shayne Moore Thomas & Angela Hoffman Lois Smith Jaclyn Wooten Heidi M. Suprenant ’03 Poston Maggie Smith ’21 Landon Sutterfield ’30 Cheryl Somers-Ingersol ’74 Eric T. Freeman ’75 Spencer Moore ’17 Gail Nelson Bob & Jacque Swanston Ashley Tarleton Lois Smith Bill Brown Tamara Laster Monte & Shayne Moore Pradeep & Sandhya Reddy Mary Travis Joel Thomason Nolan Wyatt ’29 Jack & Judith Berry ’69 Deisenroth ’75 Chai ’97 & Maile Reddy Spencer Smith ’20 Phil Sweeney & Family Joseph Hunt ’05 Ingrid Matthews Ingraham Rosalind Elder Laurie Spencer 48 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 49 AnnualReport 2015–2016 TRIBUTE GIFTS & BEQUEST SOCIETY 2015–2016 FINANCIALS AnnualReport

Marshall Milligan IMPACT: ENDOWMENT: FINANCIAL AID 38% ENDOWMENT: FACUTLY SALARIES 5% PROFESSIONAL DAY Dixie Busby & Ken Busby ‘Enhancing our Common Ground’ R.G. & Louise Mills Campaign Donors (as of 11/2016) Miriam Parrish Baird ’28 Trust...... $696,000 Charles Brown Athletic Chair...... $173,000 Randy & Aletha Mills Excellence Fund...... 3,547,000 Pauline McFarlin Walter Trust $5,000,000+ J.P. & Mary Culley Richard Minshall Les & Ellen Goddard Fund...... 104,000 Primary School Chair...... 714,000 150 A.R. and Marylouise Tandy In Honor of J.P. Culley & Family Hanley B. Cox Pauline McFarlin Walter Trust Upper School Foundation Cara & Michael Hall, Patricia C. Bowen...... 3,168,000 Upper School Chair...... 667,000 students Mary Frances $2,000,000-$4,999,999 GH2 Architects Herman G. Kaiser Fund...... 680,000 Walter O’Hornett spent a day Margery Mayo Feagin Bird ’33 Robert & Sara Lockard ’93 J.A. & Leta Chapman Trust...... 16,184,000 Collins Family Endowment Lane ’85 & Amy Lollar Mary K. Chapman Foundation Franden for Academic Excellence...... 1,294,000 off campus Jay P. Walker Charitable Trust...... 405,000 Bill & Shirley Ossenfort J. David & Tammie Maloney Bill & Karen Freudenrich Elizabeth Griot Faculty Fund...... 1,361,000 shadowing a Martin & Ellen Martucci Stephen & Shelley Smith ’64 2007 Capital Campaign Financial professional. $1,000,000-$1,999,999 Jackson Aid Endowment Fund...... 143,000 Faculty Fund...... 133,000 George & Pearl Judith & Jean Pape Adams Herman G. Kaiser Foundation Pettigrew Charitable Foundation Kristin Mills Ragland ’91 Memorial Total $4,342,000 Jonathan Knoblock & Courtney Financial Aid Scholarship...... 143,000 Carolyn Glenn Rita Pettigrew ’46 David Rossetti ’70 & Jan Avent Latta Knoblock Craig & Pam Herman Lucinda Tuttle Ross ’80 Kenneth ’88 & Jacqueline Brody K. Michael Saliba & Lodie Frank & Betty Ward ENDOWMENT: OTHER 8% Andrea Turner Mary L. Yeakey Roger & Francy Collins Naimeh-Saliba Financial Aid Endowment...... 1,297,000 Haden Haworth ’75 Lila Smith Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma Travis & Megan Short Griot Scholarship Endowment...... 985,000 Operating...... $3,483,000 Tamara Laster Hanley B. Cox Brian & Debbie Morgan Richard & Kelly Wilkerson Frances Walter O’Hornett Sue T. Lawson Visiting Deisenroth ’75 Ruth K. Nelson Katherine Stover $50,000-$99,999 Financial Aid Endowmnet...... 754,000 Illustrator Author Fund...... 104,000 James M. Hewgley, Jr. Sparks ’55 Pauline McFarlin Walter Trust Anthony & Kelly Jezek Margery Mayo Bird Financial Kistler-Gilliland Fund...... 1,586,000 Margret Harned Warren ’82 Frank & Peggy Ward Genevieve Alcott Rick ’81 & Amy Koontz Aid Endowment...... 2,974,000 Repair Reserve...... 945,000 Causse ’55 Stephen & Leslie Lake Alec Hill ’77 $500,000-$999,999 SMT Maintenance...... 141,000 Kimberly Ho Bill L. Stewart J.W. & Mollie Craft David & Jensica Ragland Total $31,080,000 Schoelen ’77 Paula Stewart Jerry E. & John W. Marshall Brett & D’Ann Riley Total $6,259,000 Hal & Tracy Lorton ’82 Ed Hooker Dave Terpstra Up to $49,999 ENDOWMENT: BOND PAYMENT 4% John L. Brechin III ’77 Salisbury John & Becca Parker Darin ’84 & Brenda Alred Stuart Family Foundation Performing Arts Center...... $1,741,000 ENDOWMENT: DRAWS Mary Jane Jenkins Charles Tetrick Charles H. Brown & Nancy Wilk David & Lynda Tippeconnic Bill & Patty Lawson Science, Math & Technology Wing...... 1,472,000 Bob Patterson Family Foundation Kenneth D. Busby ’85 Capital...... $1,773,000 Sue T. Lawson Angelo Tomasino Francois & Laura Cardinal Professional Development & Other...... 26,000 Mrs. Mary Frances Walter Total $3,213,000 Lynn & Jeanne Laidlow Luc Tomasino ’81 O’Hornett ’35 Irv & Andrea Cutter Operating...... 1,423,000 Helene Jill Leder ’91 Daniel P. Vinyard ’14 Anne & Henry Zarrow Jeff & Mendi Dunn Foundation Bond Payments...... 480,000 Laurie Jones ’91 Carol Basso Matthew & Stephanie Farris ENDOWMENT: BUILDINGS/GROUNDS 45% David LeRiche ’75 Michael & Teresa Butler $250,000-$499,999 Marc Fitzerman & Alice Blue Total $3,702,000 Pauline McFarlin Walter Memorial Trust....$36,615,000 Tamara Laster Mark & Susan Hall Anonymous Jeff & Sara Fox Hardesty Family Foundation Deisenroth ’75 Diane Kennedy Robin Flint Ballenger ’63 Kathleen A. Harris Joel C. Lowery Floyd & Karen Morris Stephen & Annie Brady TOTAL ENDOWMENT: $81,508,886 Keith ‘87 & Beth Lieser ’86 Hawn Foundation-John & Charles H. Brown & Franklin Naifeh Nancy Wilk Goddard Shannon Bair Cynthia Rigby Benny & Stephanie Jackson OPERATING EXPENSES SOURCES OF INCOME Tim & Christina Lawson Family – Ed & Jay Tex & Sherian Slyman Lawson, Bill & Patty Lawson, Crozier ’87 Crawford Craig & Deana Johnson Holbrook Lawson & Rick Instructional Salaries...... 39%...... $7,332,000 Tuition & Fees...... 82%...... $15,640,000 G. Scott Lewis ’76 Steve & Sarah Joyce Dyer Jayson Williamson ’07 Holder, John & Elizabeth Administrative & Staff Salaries...... 14%...... 2,622,000 Auxiliary & Other Programs...... <1%...... 77,000 Martin & Ellen Martucci Lawson Linehan Michael & Joyce Moran Christy Utter ’92 & Employee Development...... 1%...... 147,000 Trust & Investments Income...... 9%...... 1,676,000 Sarah Vizza Mabrey Bank Thomas D. Neal ’76 Sharon Williamson t Joseph L. Parker Jr. Employee Benefits...... 15%...... 2,835,000 Annual Fund...... 5%...... 969,000 Robert & Caroline Tom & Glenda Carlile Trase & Shana Mahan John & Leigh Reaves Instructional, Arts, & Library ...... 2%...... 445,000 Events Income...... <1%...... 161,000 * Mansfield Lauren L. York Jay P. Walker Charitable Trust Jim & Lisa Mansfield Frank & Peggy Ward John Steele Zink Foundation – Bard & Julie Johnson ’82 Athletics...... 1%...... 243,000 Operating Reserves Expended...... 2%...... 452,000 Richmond Darton & Jamie Zink Plant, Maintenance, & Supplies...... 11%...... 2,078,000 Other...... <1%...... 23,000 Leo Martucci Greg Spencer ‘99 Martin & Ellen Martucci $100,000-$249,999 Niente Ingersoll Smith ’64 Administrative Departments...... 1%...... 293,000 The Allen Family Foundation Total $18,998,000 Frederick Mertens Eric Sherburn & Leigh Ann Moss General Expenses...... 3%...... 507,000 Anonymous Jim & Lise Dean Richard & Millie Spencer Financial Aid...... 13%...... 2,496,000 t For operating budget purposes, $105,000 is classified H.A. & Mary K. Chapman as Trust income. Charitable Trust Peter M. Walter Total $18,998,000 * Auction funds are apportioned between years.

50 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 51 AlumniMatters WELCOME WELCOME AlumniMatters From the President of the Taking the time for Alumni Association Board. reflection & appreciation. Dear Dutch, Dear Alumni, Each year as I reflect on the year passed and the year ahead, I evaluate the financial The hustle and bustle of everyday life seems to make everything feel like it is in and time commitments I plan to make and those I will not renew from the previous fast-forward. When I ask people how they are doing or people ask me the same, year. I consider the impact of my relationships and decide which ones to focus on the response lately has been, “I am so busy! It’s crazy!” Every year, however, and which to let go. Like a good pruning, this allows my finite energy to be centered Thanksgiving has a way of forcing me to slow down and really take the time to notice on growth and blossoming in the most vibrant way possible. everyone and everything around me. Thanksgiving is always the right time for One relationship that always stays at the heart of our life is the one we have with Holland Hall. As both a current parent and reflection and appreciation, and this time of year, I always seem to have time for that very necessary and important task. an alumnus, and in my roles on the Alumni Board and Board of Trustees, I am especially well positioned to see the merits of When I slow down and take the time to reflect on the important things in my life, Holland Hall, and everything associated Holland Hall as an institution and as a collection of fine people. with it, is always at the top of the list. I can never say enough about our incredible community. Our students, faculty, current As we have watched our son Logan enter the Upper School and now as a sophomore, it has been so gratifying to see the impact families, alumni, and friends are truly one-of-a-kind. They are a dedicated bunch and offer so much of their free time to give of his years at Holland Hall on his maturity, his intellect, and his values. Logan is a lifer, attending since Preschool. The sense of back to our beloved school in so many ways. One of the biggest and most important ways our community gives back is through community and of consistently high-quality teaching and mentoring he has enjoyed are wonderful. One of the best things about volunteering. It takes a lot of time and energy to execute all the wonderful things that happen throughout the year here. Holland Hall is how it allows the space for a student to explore so many facets of their interests and gain deep experience in Without volunteers, we simply would not be able to offer the high level of service and care our community deserves. anything of special interest. In these days of “I’m so busy”, there are still so many who are always willing to give their precious time to us. From committees As I have spent time with other students and interviewed them before graduation, is has become crystal clear that Logan’s to lunchroom duty, morning drop off to Book Fair preparation and collecting gate admissions for sporting events, our experience has not been unique, in fact, it is the rule. Holland Hall graduates are simply amazing young people! Of course, I community and its legacy of giving back always rises to the occasion. During this time of giving thanks, I hope each of you could quote many impressive statistics about our student ACT and SAT test scores and about how many seniors get accepted to will recognize and appreciate those who have given of their time on your behalf. I know I certainly do. first choice colleges. By every meaningful objective measure, Holland Hall stands out at the top in Oklahoma and shares the thin air with our nation’s top schools. Objective excellence is certainly important, and I am glad to see it bear out what those of us familiar with the school already know. What makes Holland Hall so special and worth the investment, and what, in my opinion, produces every other measurable Christy Utter ’92 quality, is the genuinely nurturing environment focused on the pursuit of excellence. Our kids are both challenged and Director of Alumni Relations supported intellectually, physically, artistically and emotionally to be their best and to see the best in others. They graduate ready to handle the challenges life will present them and with the right skills to adapt and continue learning. While no school can be the best possible fit for every child, Holland Hall is a model for what every school should strive to be and to provide for its students. I firmly believe that attending Holland Hall changed the trajectory of my life. If you have children that are not attending Holland Hall, please consider a visit to the school for a tour. Our financial aid team does 2016-17 ALUMNI BOARD ASSOCIATION a wonderful job working with families of all means to make a Holland Hall education within reach for as many families as possible. J. Darin Alred ’84 Mr. Charlie Brown Ashley Parrish ’93 President Director of Stewardship BJ Pohl ’89 Clint Brumble ’93 Dr. Kimberlie Dullye ’83 Susan Pray Rainey ’85 Warmest Regards, Past President Anne Darnell Gillingham ’88 Adrian Reents ’06 Connect and keep up with current Joey Wignarajah ’00 Noel O'Haren Groves ’94 Vice President Sanford Roberds ’93 Holland Hall events on social media. Paige Miller Hulse ’08 Brad P. White ’95 Christy Utter ’92 Secretary Amanda Campbell Director of Alumni Relations J. Darin Alred ‘84 @hollandhall.alumniassociation Josserand ’98 Megan Rule Beck ’98 Regan Mahl Watts ’06 President, Holland Hall Alumni Association Caroline Lindemuth ’08 @hhallalumni Lindsey Hawkins Bristow ’95 Rachael Pearson Wilson ’06 Nancy Rizley Lipotich ’76 Kara Beair Butler ’02 Nan Hawkins Winton ’91 @holland_hall_alumni Virginia Miller ’71 Julie Yeabower ’77

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Nina ’03, Jesse ’05, & Jessica ’08 Badoe. Luc Tomasino ’81. The Badoes, Nina ’03, Jesse ’05, and Jessica ’08, are a family that is passionate One of the goals of the Alumni about education, service, and creating opportunities. During their time at Holland Association at Holland Hall is to Hall, they took full advantage of the chance to cultivate meaningful relationships reconnect alumni with each other and experience all that is unique and special about our school. Since graduation, the and the school. It’s always special Badoe siblings have made their individual marks in all of their endeavors, and they when alumni return, and the entire attribute the strong foundation upon which their success has been built to Holland community benefits when graduates Hall. Jesse stated, “The benefit my family has gained from our inclusion at/with share their successes and experiences. A shining example of this can be Holland Hall is a benefit we intend on paying forward.” L to R: Nina ’03, Jesse ’05, Jessica ’08. seen through the involvement and Nina Badoe ’03 Jesse Badoe ’05 Jessica Badoe ’08 commitment of Luc Tomasino ’81. After graduating from Holland Hall in After graduating from Holland Hall After graduating from Holland Hall In 2016, Luc was integral to Holland Hall’s Annual Fund success, making 2003, Nina attended Westminster College in 2005, Jesse attended Truman State in 2008, Jessica attended Texas Tech nearly 1,000 phone calls to alumni in Fulton, MO where she received her University, where he majored in Justice University, where she received an from the years 1975 to 1990. He L to R: Peter Walter, Julie Bills ’72, Luc Tomasino ’81, Ken Busby ’85, Leisa Marshall bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. After Systems and minored in East Asian MBA and a Master of Architecture McNulty ’72, Jim Edwards ’72 was a fixture at alumni events and college, she completed a Postbaccalaureate Studies (with a Chinese concentration). with an emphasis in Urban Design and contributed his time and talent several degree in international relations from servicing all major film studios and program at Georgetown University He then went to Oklahoma State Community Development. Currently, times throughout the year – he was a Northwestern University and an MBA international television broadcasters School of Medicine then worked as a University for graduate school, where he Jessica works in the Dallas area for go-to guy when it came to reconnecting in international finance from NYU. across 55 languages and multiple video clinical research coordinator at Children’s received a master’s degree in Sociology Perkins+Will, an industry-leading alumni and hosting alumni events. platforms across 30 offices worldwide. Luc’s extensive international business National Medical Center in Washington, with an emphasis on Crime & Deviance. architecture and design firm that is Luc was also the Cum Laude Society experience includes significant More recently, Luc has also served D.C. and a medical assistant in Brooklyn, founded on the belief that great design speaker, inspiring 2016 Cum Laude Jesse currently works in the field of tenures at Central European Media in various capacities for Mercy New York. Nina matriculated to Virginia has the ability to transform lives Inductees with stories of his life and poverty alleviation through early Enterprises (CME), where he lived in Nutraceuticals and TabletTV, the latter Commonwealth University in Richmond experiences after Holland Hall. childhood education and parental Last summer, Jessica made her first London, Warsaw, and Prague. While focused on becoming the first complete VA in August of 2010 and graduated with support as an administrator at Tulsa visit to Mankoadze village on a mission at CME, Luc helped launch some of the broadcast television service for the 156 her M.D. in June of 2014. Currently, she Educare. Prior to this, he worked with trip to Ghana and met many children first national television networks in million tablet users in the U.S. is in her third year Internal Medicine Things go wrong Head Start grantees across the country who are so enthusiastic about learning, central and eastern Europe, including Residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital in in life, in love, in business, in the Administration for Children and yet lack the basic resources we take for networks in the Czech Republic, Northern Virginia with future plans of Families in Washington, D.C. granted every day. She is passionate in friendships. And when Poland, Slovenia, and Romania. pursuing specialty training in cardiology. about the opportunity to contribute Of his time at Holland Hall, Jesse said, they do, the fundamentals He later gained considerable Of her time at Holland Hall, Nina said, to their community how a simple, “In 2004, my Holland Hall classmates you’re learning here at turnaround experience as the head “Looking back, I've realized that small gesture can make an everlasting gave me my first experience in school of the international division at Vyvx Holland Hall was the first chapter to impact on the lives of the children Holland Hall are going to and service leadership. As the Upper Media Services, which specializes my successful career journey. With in Mankoadze. School Community Service Chair, I help you through those in live sports and television news. the modular schedule, Holland Hall had the opportunity to organize school Of her time at Holland Hall, Jessica tough times. Luc helped convert this segment of Between Luc’s considerable encouraged discipline and maturity. resources and volunteers to impact said, “My teachers, advisors, and the company into one of the fastest professional success and his The faculty had high expectations and social issues addressing the community. friends truly helped shape me into the ~ Luc Tomisino ’81, growing divisions within the larger willingness to stay connected to most importantly were supportive and 2016 Cum Laude speech The value I found in that process still person I am today. I received constant corporate structure. Holland Hall and give back to the BELIEVED in each student’s ability to school to which he attributes the drives me. I also still carry with me encouragement to just be myself even While at Holland Hall as a student, Luc then joined SDI Media, where he be successful. The educators in both the building blocks of his success, Luc several life lessons that Coaches when those around may not look, act, Luc was himself a member of his was part of the executive team that classroom and the arts were dedicated represents the best of Holland Hall, Gross, Westbrook, and Brown drilled or think the same way as I do. These class’s Cum Laude Society, and has led SDI Media’s transformation from and invested in us. Holland Hall opened past, present, and future. into me on what felt like a pretty reassurances from the Holland Hall since distinguished himself in the a small, one-dimensional subtitling my eyes and my mind to a world I had consistent basis.” community to create my own path, even world of international business for company into the world’s largest not previously been exposed to, and for in the face of adversity, helped carry me over 25 years. He holds a bachelor’s language localization provider, this, I am forever grateful.” through architecture school and still helps me daily in professional practice.”

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Merrin Trombka ’07. words the travelers don’t directly pay nothing like hearing from a client in friends, both here and in Italy, has also the travel agent. Meet Me in Italy, Italy who is having the trip of their life. been critical to my success. Merrin graduated from Holland Hall in 2007 and headed to New York City to join a instead, operates as a travel consultant. It gives me goose bumps every time. dance company. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Economics. We offer a highly specialized service, While performing, Merrin discovered a need in the industry and thus, her first How is MMII different from other and we work with partners in Italy entrepreneurial adventure began. companies claiming to offer a that we have personally vetted, for similar service? We differentiate How did your dance clothing had the business for seven years and which we charge a consulting fee. Part ourselves by the quality of what we company come to fruition? sold to ballet dancers at all levels, both of what clients are paying for is the do and the relationships we have built What are your future plans for Mer-Wear started back in 2008 when I nationally and internationally, with a exclusivity of the relationships we have in Italy. I have curated an intimate Meet Me in Italy and beyond? I'm decided to have a type of dance warm- particular presence in the professional created and to which we grant them Photo by Andrew Steinman, NYC. group of contacts in Italy that help me curious to see how Meet Me in Italy up short made (I hired a seamstress) ballet world. I closed the company access. When they are traveling in Italy, local spots wherever we happened to do what I do. I send each client to the continues to grow. Clients we have with colorful fabric as opposed to the in 2015 when I entered [the finance they know they will receive special care be. It was only when senior colleagues place where I believe they will have the sent to Italy have asked for new traditional black, which was pretty industry] due to regulations against by our partners, who are essentially an at my financial firm started asking me best experience, based on their unique places - Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, much the only color on the market in having an external business. extension of MMII. interests and needs. This applies to and Southeast Asia - so we may expand this particular style. I had the shorts for advice, and then subsequently to You moved on to work at Goldman hotels, restaurants, private tour guides, to include a few new spots, but would made for my own personal use, but plan their Italy trips, that ... a light bulb Sachs for a year, and while drivers, you name it. I understand start exclusively with clients we have then my aunt encouraged me to see if went off, and I realized perhaps I could there, you had a vision for a new how things work in Italy from my own already sent to Italy. In that case, I I could sell them in New York, where make this my full-time job. endeavor. Tell us about Meet Me travel experience there, while also have some scouting to do. There are I was about to move to join a ballet What have been some unexpected In Italy. I spent a lot of time in Italy understanding the expectations and honestly so many things left to do company. I moved to New York in 2008 obstacles, if any? This wasn't during my years in school at Columbia unique perspective of American clients, with Italy, though. Each time I go I am with one of my suitcases filled with necessarily unexpected but a lot of University (I studied Economics since I am one myself. struck by something new that I feel these warm up shorts in five different people want advice for free. One of but took Italian as kind of a passion would be just the perfect experience colors, 30 of each. the biggest obstacles so far has been What keeps you motivated every project...all after I finished dancing) for the right client. Regardless of how explaining what I do to potential clients day with MMII? It's refreshing to wake I wore the shorts to ballet classes and continued to travel there whenever What is the best part of your I choose to grow the business from who are not expecting to need to pay up every day and really believe in what and rehearsals around the city and I had the chance, even after entering business? Helping my clients discover here, the priority will continue to be for a service like mine. Traditional you are doing. I love what I do and I love they basically sold themselves. I got finance. When I was in Italy, I was Italy in the way that I have come to the high quality of what we do and the travel agents are typically compensated sharing it with others. I couldn't be more enough business going to the point typically there visiting Italian friends know and love it. Sharing Italy with happiness of our clients. by commissions on what they book, grateful to my clients and partners who that I needed to formally declare it, so and spending time with them and their my clients and providing them with so they often work for “free.” In other have made Meet Me in Italy a reality, You can learn more about MMII I formed an LLC in March of 2009. I families, so we inevitably only went to unforgettable experiences. There’s and the support of my family and at www.meetmeinitaly.com.

Of the creation of ‘Namid,’ Marjorie shared, “This is an exciting time to be living in Tulsa, with its Marjorie Atwood ’80. dynamic growth of the arts and technology. And while our community is experiencing a whirlwind Every May, Tulsans and artisans from around the globe look forward to the arrival of change and development, we also possess a heritage that is easily overlooked: that of the first of Mayfest, an internationally renowned arts festival and unofficial kickoff of spring. Americans. The first Americans have a connection to the earth and nature, a respect and reverence for Always much anticipated prior to the event is the reveal of the new poster art. Local the planet and the gifts that it bestows on us. By including silhouettes of well-loved sculptures of Native artists contribute their time and talent to create original works of art that represent Americans, I hope to remind us of the value and beauty of a belief system that can make our world a the year’s Mayfest event. The Mayfest poster is considered a collectible piece of Tulsa more sustainable one. The colors in the skyline show fluid growth and optimism for the future, a golden art that aficionados and fans alike add to their poster collection each year. Each poster horizon. ‘Namid’ reminds us to look forward with hope, but also to cherish our roots.” is added to a mural downtown that showcases the diverse history of selected designs. Marjorie was recognized for her talent while at Holland Hall and, according to retired The poster for Mayfest 2016 holds special significance for Holland Hall, as it was I love seeing my Upper School art teacher, Eleanor Carmack, it is no surprise that she was selected to create created by Tulsa artist and Holland Hall alumna Marjorie Atwood ’80. The poster students succeed the 2016 poster design. Eleanor said, “I knew from the beginning she had special talent, is called ‘Namid,’ which is a Native American name meaning Star Dancer. The original in their work. so it wasn’t any surprise that the Mayfest Committee asked her to design the 2016 poster. painting size is 48” x 36” and the materials include oil paint, pencil, watercolor, and They paint them on the sides of buildings downtown, and I am thrilled our posters are by gold-leaf on cradled wood panel. ~ Eleanor Carmack each other. I love seeing my students succeed in their work.”

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always going to be down time. When I’m someone from any walk of life, you’ll In talking with your classmates, An interview with Anthony ’14 & Michael ’16 Oyekan from the a surgeon someday, there’s going to be probably find them here. And they’ll did they have these type of classes University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. down time. Use it with family. Use it to give you all sorts of insights. I’ve learned in high school? MICHAEL ’16: No. stay fit. Use it for the things that really a lot about different cultures since I've A lot of them said to me, “Wait. You've matter in life. been here. already been working with microbes 6 years. But it’s more manageable than I and electrophoresis?” I just assumed MICHAEL ’16: Compared to the expected. I was really prepared. everyone had been doing that. When average person, I don’t have much. Part I first got here, I definitely felt I had MICHAEL ’16: I’ll admit it has been of that is me and my personality. I feel I a leg-up. harder than I expected... college is need to do things. And it’s not like I don’t a whole different beast. It’s not like have a social life; I just spend a lot more Tell us about The White Coat Holland Hall where every teacher time studying. Ceremony. ANTHONY ’14: After year is there to help you succeed. Some two, we have a ceremony to recognize Do you get to spend much time with professors have huge classes, and you the transition from the Volker Campus your brother? MICHAEL ’16: I visit have to learn to make it on your own. to Hospital Hill. At the ceremony, I met Anthony every Sunday and hang out at Where are some of your good the physician who I will work under for Talk about the UMKC 6-year- his apartment. I do laundry at his place. friends from? MICHAEL ’16: My the next four years during my clinical program. MICHAEL ’16: I was It’s refreshing to spend some time friend Sherouk is originally from Egypt, rotations every Friday. After two years admitted to the 6-year medical there. He’s now at the medical school and she has now moved here and is in of having my butt kicked, it was nice to program, so I will have two full years since he’s in his third year. It’s in a the program with me. Abby is from St. have a reward, even if it was just a little of undergraduate work and move on different location. to medical school in my third year, just Louis and Cyrus is from Persia. ceremony, and to have our friends and What has surprised you the most parents visit. like my brother Anthony, who is also a What is your best advice for current L to R: Michael ’16 and Anthony ’14 at Anthony’s White Coat Ceremony. Holland Hall grad. I’ll graduate with a about college? ANTHONY ’14: That Holland Hall students? ANTHONY there are a lot of people out there who How do you think Holland Hall high school to do my best, be my best, bachelor’s degree and a medical degree. ’14: I would tell them to relax and to are really, really sharp. And not sharp prepared you for what you are helped me become self-sufficient and enjoy themselves. At the same time, still What is your specialization going to in terms of who gets the best ACT doing in college? ANTHONY ’14: In successful. I owe a lot of what I do to my work hard. Things that are bugging you be? MICHAEL ’16: I am interested in score, but who have special talents. You terms of undergraduate classes, I was mentors back in high school – on and right now, or the little trivial things like both radiology and anesthesiology. I shouldn’t blow anyone off. You should way ahead. College microbiology was a off the field. That's my big takeaway. who is dating who won’t matter in the will declare a specialization in my 5th really get to know people and you’ll find cake-walk – I had just learned all that end. Treat people with respect, work MICHAEL ’16: Holland Hall taught me or 6th year. that a lot of people know a lot more than material my senior year in high school hard, and everything will be fine. how to manage my time. Other students What has been your hardest class you do. in Dr. Shingleton’s class. The same As an upperclassman, what is were saying, “I've never had this much so far? MICHAEL ’16: Anatomy. It has MICHAEL ’16: Even though you've applies to my writing skills. When you MICHAEL ’16: What surprised me the the best advice you can give your free time. I always just went from class also been my favorite class. Though it gone through Holland Hall and you’ve learn how to write an 11-page paper in most is how big the transition is from brother? ANTHONY ’14: Work hard to class.” College is exactly like the mod is difficult, it’s fascinating to learn all made it through the process, it’s not a high school, writing 1-page papers in living at home. You don’t have mom and and don’t focus on the little things. He schedule at Holland Hall, so it wasn’t the little things about the human body guaranteed ride through college. You discourse classes was a piece of cake. dad to do this and that for you. You’re needs to loosen up and enjoy himself much of a transition for me. I had that I didn’t know. I also really like a will have to try hard and you will have Regarding math, I'm currently taking 18 years old; you’re supposed to be and figure out who he is. classmates missing class and not getting class called “Fundamentals of Medicine,” to continue trying hard for the rest of Pharmacology, which requires all sorts independent. It's different, but it's good. assignments in on time. I was able to during which we each shadow a local your life. It’s prepared you. Wherever What are you most looking forward of calculations, so high school calculus is manage – I go to class, do a little work doctor. That’s when I get to give flu What is the best part of UMKC? you go, you got there for a reason. And to? ANTHONY ’14: Graduating and coming back to me, making it not nearly in between, go to another class, etc. It shots and interview patients at the ANTHONY ’14: The diversity. It’s nice you’re going to make it. pursuing my dream career. And, as hard as for some others. And that’s works for me. hospital for their medical history. having African guys and gals around growing up. part of the blessing of being able to go What class or classes at Holland We’ve also gone to the psychiatric who are just like me who are doing the to Holland Hall, where I could define Has the University of Missouri at Hall do you think helped you MICHAEL ’16: Graduation. I hope to hospital and interviewed patients there. same thing. It’s really nice to have a Kansas City been harder or easier prepare for your major in college? come back to Tulsa and make everyone my workload and take harder courses community with similar backgrounds than you expected? ANTHONY ’14: MICHAEL ’16: I have to give the biggest proud, especially the people who helped – it prepared me for what I’m doing This sounds like an intense and to share my culture. because it just gets harder and harder. It’s been easier than expected. I was program. Do you have any down shout out to Mr. Bergenroth and Dr. get me this far. MICHAEL ’16: Definitely the diversity All the teachers that pushed me back in expecting to have absolutely no life and time? ANTHONY ’14: You make time Shingleton. They are my favorites! have my head in the books for the next for the things you want in life. There’s of this campus. If you want to meet

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SCOTT LEWIS, president and chief LAURA HEIDINGER SKOCH directed TYLER RAMSEY ALEX COFFELT WALENTA and executive officer of Optimus Industries Theater Tulsa’s Cabaret, which ran and wife Jacq husband Robbie welcomed daughter LLC, was named the 2016 winner November 3-5, 2016 at the Williams welcomed River Dylan Alice on July 6, 2016. She of the Sara J. Waggoner Hunger Theater of the Performing Arts Center. Ramsey on May weighed in at 6lbs, 13oz and was 19.5 Awareness Award. He started Optimus 17, 2016. He inches long. in 1988 with his father. Along with 1990 weighed in at performing other professional and 7lbs, 4oz. community service, he’s served as a 1998 Community Food Bank of Eastern OK board member since 2005 and was 1993 BETH GREER MONROE and husband board president from 2011-2013. Carter welcomed Cole Victor on July 6, ASHLEY 2016. He weighed in at 7lbs, 10oz and PARRISH and was 20 inches long. Lizz Carter ’94 and husband Gary Clark. 1979 husband Michael KYLE HAM and wife Katherine Overall welcomed Warner Brothers lot in LA, . Deepak TYNE Stolarz now live in Towson, MD. Kyle’s Thatcher George 1999 is now a Lecturer at the University SHILLINGFORD first feature film, a psychological on November 15, of Texas, Austin, and works as a completed her thriller called REPARATION, which BRYNNA SCHELBAR married Stormy 2016. He weighed consultant and researcher in the field second marathon won eleven film festival awards, Phillips on April 17, 2016. in at 8 lbs, 7oz of Immersive Media, which includes in Chicago on has now been released for online and was 20.5 projects in virtual reality, augmented October 9, 2016. streaming, and on DVD and inches long. reality, and stereoscopic imaging. Blu-Ray disc. Learn more at 2000 www.reparationmovie.com. 2004 WILL HENDERSON and wife 1994 LACIE BENIEN FRANKLIN welcomed Crew Parker on April 12, Maryann welcomed Andrew on May 9, LESLIE 1991 2016. He weighed in at 9lbs, 7oz and 2016. He weighed in at 8lbs, 9.2oz and LIZZ CARTER married Gary Clark on SPENCER was 22 inches long. joins big sister Lauren. June 6, 2016. HAUGHEY RUSSELL AND and husband CORBETT RAMSEY and wife 2001 SARAH YATES Ben welcomed Aleksandra welcomed son Willing CAROL BUSH was recently sworn in HUTCHERSON Kamden Oliver Harrison on September 21, 2016. After 8 years at Washington on October 19, 2016. He weighed in at as an official member of the Oklahoma GRETCHEN DENSLOW married welcomed John Willing joins older sister Capen. University, UMANG SOOD recently 7lbs, 7oz and was 19.5 inches long. He House of Representatives. She won the Chris Wright on March 21, 2016. William (JW) race for Oklahoma State Representative moved back to Tulsa to start in private Hutcherson on joins big brother Kaiden. Gretchen also opened a new eyeglasses practice pediatrics and is accepting in District 70. 1995 August 1, 2016. store called Eye Candy Eyewear in new patients. Her new practice is called Tulsa at the Vineyard on Memorial. He weighed in Birth and Beyond Pediatrics. at 8lbs, 8oz and 1981 If you are a Holland Hall alumnus, PARKER you get 10% off your purchase! FLEMING is joins big sister preparing for the Sadie Mae. STACY Check out her premier selections 2003 at www.eyecandy.style Boston Marathon, SCHUSTERMAN having qualified BETH KNIGHT is a fine-art oil painter was recognized in the NYC and entrepreneur. She had a solo by City Year marathon with a art show at Mainline Gallery in July. Tulsa as the 2016 time of 2:52:21. Knight took up programming to create Champion for Parker was on the Votebyte, a mobile app that gives Student Success historic HH cross country team that information about upcoming elections. on April 28, 2016. had the perfect score of 15 at the SPC conference meet, with runners placing KYLE SCHAEFER married Kristin ROB INGRAHAM plays the saxophone SARA STONE married Steve Finch on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th! He lives in Parker on October 15, 2016 for New Orleans-based group The September 17, 2016. Denver with wife Beth and sons Ryder DEEPAK CHETTY won ‘Best 3D Live Revivalists. They performed “I Wish I BOND LOVE won a Regional (4) and Dylan (2). Action Short’ for his film Hard Reset Knew You” on the Today Show on April EMMY for his writing of the film at the Advanced Imaging Society’s 7th 12, 2016, and on the Ellen Show on Boomtown – An American journey. Annual Awards Ceremony held at the November 29, 2016.

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2011 MADISON RAHHAL and ANNA ROYCE hiked the 484.6 mile Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango over the summer. It took them 35 days, and with true Dutch spirit, they captured a photo at Dutchman Trail Crossing.

DARBY CAMPBELL worked for 2012 Senator James Inhofe during the summer in Washington, DC. ARDA BULAK won the University of Puget Sound’s ‘Charles T. Battin Award,’ presented to a junior or 2015 senior who has displayed significant potential for future service in the field of Government. Tiffany McKnight ’06 with the Ambassador of Hope Award. ASHLYN HUDSON received her 2006 2007 Master of Science in Counseling Kelsey Arnold ’14, Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Psychology at SMU, recently sat for the In the Fall of national exam, and is now a Licensed 2016, TIFFANY Professional Counselor in the state of MCKNIGHT Texas. She works at Episcopal School of HARRISON PETRE was named received the Dallas where she is a Learning Support Oklahoma Christian University’s ‘Ambassador of counselor and field hockey coach. Person of the Week on March 8, 2016. Class Note Submissions. Hope Award’ at He is currently a sophomore and is Keep the Holland Hall community updated the RJCBF and OSAF Collaborating 2014 majoring in Political Science. He is an Foundations 2016 Angel Awards. She avid biker and rides upwards of 150 with your announcements and news! also published her first book, NUVEAU KELSEY ARNOLD, a junior on the miles per week. Harrison is widely The Future of Patterns, set to release University of Oklahoma softball team, recognized for his servant spirit Fellow alumni, in December 2016. was named Big 12 Defensive Player and selfless approach to others. of the Year. Kelsey and her Sooner If you have some news to share and are not sure where to submit it, please JOHN SPENCER and his wife Carrie AURORA SIEGFRIED RUTLEDGE teammates defeated Auburn University welcomed Elizabeth Emerson on email me at [email protected]. We accept submissions throughout the and husband Rick welcomed Lachlan in a thrilling 3-game series to win the October 7, 2016. She weighed in at 7lbs, year! Our Class Correspondents have been incredible and we are going to Liam Jackson on September 25, 2016. program’s third national title. 12oz and was 20.5 inches long. She change our focus to call on them for more specific tasks including alumni He weighed in at 6lbs, 13oz and was joins big sister Hannah. 21.75 inches long. features, mentoring opportunities, advice, reunion planning, etc. The Holland Hall Magazine has expanded its alumni section to allow for bigger highlights LIZ BENDER married GRANT of the wonderful things our alumni base is accomplishing every day. PLOST on August 6, 2016 in Colorado I want to take this opportunity to thank our Class Correspondents for their at Castle Pines Golf Club. They currently live in Atlanta where Liz is continued dedication to Holland Hall. It might seem like a small gesture, but a corporate accountant for Southern their effort and willingness to keep the connection between their classmates Healthcare Management and Grant and the school has been nothing short of incredible. Correspondents will hear is a dermatology resident at Emory from me in the coming weeks with a personal thank you and to share our University. The bride and groom vision for the future of the Holland Hall Alumni Association. celebrated with a wedding party that included several Holland Hall alumni, including Zach Plost ’03, Jonathan Christy Utter ’92 Bender ’04, Sam Plost ’05, Kevin Director of Alumni Relations Lieber ’06, Clark Plost ’08, and Liz Bender ’06 and Grant Plost ’06 at Torie Bender ’08. Anna Royce ’11 and Madison Rahhal ’11 at Dutchman Crossing on the Colorado Trail. Castle Pines Golf Club. Please send alumni news to [email protected].

62 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 63 AlumniMatters EVENTS EVENTS AlumniMatters WENGnuts reign supreme at pop-culture The 2016 Athletic themed 2016 Trivia Night! Hall of Fame and Trivia Night at Holland Hall has become an anticipated event each year. 380 players flooded the Middle School Sports Banquet. Gymnasium on January 30, 2016, and were greeted by an The Holland Hall Alumni Association, Hall of Fame Selection incredible spread of sushi, skewers, salads, and desserts Committee, Athletic Department, and our community were from In The Raw. Greg Hughes ’84 generously sponsored thrilled to induct the 2016 class of the Dutch Athletic Hall 1 the food, and his staff delivered a dazzling display. Emcee of Fame. The outstanding inductees included Jim Edwards Ken Busby ’85 was back at the helm and got the festivities ’71, Amy Brechin ’74, Elizabeth Lawson Linehan ’83, Greg Wolfe ’83, Justin Butler started. Judges Ron Palma, Monica Champ, Amanda ’04, Coach Fred Utter, and the 1993, 1994, and 1995 SPC Championship Field Hockey Campbell Josserand ’98, and Sam Martin were primed and Teams. The inductees were treated to a wonderful celebration in conjunction with the ready with their answer sheets to help run the event. Dutch All Sports banquet. The program provides current student-athletes and their Each year, the Trivia Night Committee takes into consideration the pros and cons families the opportunity to celebrate the great tradition of Holland Hall sports with of the previous events. With that information in mind, the committee settled on former athletes. The annual Hall of Fame Ceremony recognizes former athletes and coaches who were a credit to their family, community and Holland Hall, and competed questions this year that were more crowd-friendly. Categories ranging from movie 2 theme songs, identifying actors in still shots, pop culture, and more, kept the players with the utmost sportsmanship, honor, and integrity. engaged, competitive, and most importantly, excited! But alas, only one team can come out victorious. After seven rounds of trivia and some fun in between, the ‘WENGnuts’ finished with a perfect, 30-point final round to close out the win! The ‘WENGnuts’ included Matt and Mary Wenger, Jeff and Mendi Dunn, Keith ’87 and Beth ’86 Goddard, Eric Sherburn and Leigh Ann Moss, and Paul and Stephanie Gilmartin. 2nd place went to ‘Team Philcrest’ and 3rd to the ‘Smart Team.’

A special thanks goes out to our sponsors: Southwestern Payroll, In The Raw, Darnell Law Offices, David and Tammie 3 4 Maloney, Legacy Wealth Management, LLC, Norlem, The Carson Roberds Group at Morgan Stanley, and Weslock. Get your team together now and be ready to join in the fun this year at the 2017 Trivia Night on January 28 at 6pm! Dutch Divine - a divine new tradition. The Holland Hall Alumni Association wanted to find a way to showcase the culinary and musical talents of our alumni community 1993-1995 Field Hockey Teams: Romney Nowlin McGuire ’94, Amy Bromley Harrell while raising money for financial aid that would directly impact the children of our faculty and alumni. After years of planning to ’94, Carrie Lipe Gardenhire ’94, Tamy Young Dillon ’94, Audrey McKellar Rhodes 5 make the vision a reality, Dutch Divine was born and the inaugural event was held on April 21, 2016. ’94, Lindsey Hawkins Bristow ’95, Kaycie Hicks ’95, Anna Seymour Knipfer ’95, Rebecca Richards Kutcher ’95, managers Halle Thompson Lorimer ’95 and Daryn Dutch Divine featured a wine tasting and wine dinner, pairing the best food from local alumni chef Justin Thompson ’98 with Jones Bridwell ’95, Mallory Chambers Tucker ’96, Leigh Anderson Barrow ’96, Michelle Blocker ’96, Natalie Brown Cagle ’96, Jennie Chiu ’96, Christi Frates wines from vineyards with Holland Hall ties. Chef Justin delighted guests with dishes from his top restaurants including Ciao, Garrison ’96, Dana Grubb Weart ’96, Stephanie Lipe Lansing ‘96, Kristin Graves The Brasserie, Juniper, Prhyme, and Tavolo. Selections of wine from 32 Winds Winery were generously donated by alumna Mia Schenk ’96, managers Meredith Jackson ’96 and Nicole Wilburn McCants ’96, Mascarin Oven ’81 and Darms Lane selections were donated by current Holland Hall parent Terry Bump Gilbert. Darell Christopher Juniors Courtney Sommer ’97, Nekia McDaniel Geer ’97, Barrett Hightower ’97, Sarah Maycrink Guthery ’97, Susan Selby Aldrich ’97, Ashley Hightower East ’98, ’76 provided the live music entertainment throughout the evening. His music was the perfect accompaniment to the event. Laura Hawkins Johnson ’98, Beth Greer Monroe ’98, Jenny York ’98, and Sarah Adams ’99. The coaching staff included head coach Lynne Caroon and assistant This new, one-of-a-kind event was held at the beautiful Spain Ranch, a 44-acre venue in Jenks run by retiree Cindy Spain, her coaches Laura Longoria, Tina Smith, Stephanie Collins Furqueron ’89, Emily McKee 6 husband Michael, alumnus John Spain ’07 and alumna Emily Spain Avolos ’02. Dutch Divine was just that...…divine. A special thank Wilson ’89 and Terri DeGray Lukens. you goes out to emcee Ken Busby ’85, committee co-chairs Susan Rainey ’85 and Ashley Parrish ’93, and committee members Sanford Roberds ’93, Paige Miller Hulse ’08, Oliver Sutton ’98, Christy Utter ’92, Darin Alred ’84, and Heather Lightbody ’94. 1 Coach Fred Utter, Justin Butler 3 Greg Wolfe ’83 5 Patty Lawson, Amy Brechin ’74, and ’04, Jim Edwards ’71, Greg Wolfe ’83, Julie Yeabower ’77. 4 Elizabeth Lawson Linehan ’83 and Dutch Divine 2017 will take place on March 23 at Spain Ranch. For more information, please call Director of Alumni Elizabeth Lawson Linehan ’83, Amy 6 Jim Edwards ’71 and Mark Cyrus Relations Christy Utter at (918) 879-4745. Brechin ’74 Bonnie Minshall Name ’83. 2 Justin Butler ’04 with parents 64 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Robert and Pam Butler. Spring/Summer 2016 65 AlumniMatters EVENTS EVENTS AlumniMatters

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Mark your calendars for upcoming Showcasing alumni talent – the best in food, wine and music. Alumni events! Candace Conley ‘74 of the ever popular The Girl Can Do we have your current mailing and email address? Please visit Cook culinary classes and catering will be our featured chef. She will prepare a four-course dinner featuring www.hollandhall.org/alumnicontact to send us your updated contact her most decadent selections. information so you don’t miss an invitation to an alumni event! Greg Hosterman ‘90 and Devan Yanik ‘90 from the famed musical group November will delight the crowd with their acoustic harmonies. Trivia Night Golf Tournament Guests will enjoy a wine tasting and wine-paired JANUARY 28, 2017 JUNE 13, 2017 dinner with selections of excellent wines provided by Mia Mascarin Oven ‘81 and Terry Bump Gilbert—all 6pm 12pm set at the beautiful Spain Ranch. Proceeds benefit Middle School Gym The Patriot Golf Course financial aid for children of alumni and Holland Hall faculty. Dutch Divine Distinguished MARCH 23, 2017 Alumni Awards 6pm OCTOBER 2017 Spain Ranch

Athletic Hall Alumni of Fame and Homecoming Sports Banquet and Reunion Tickets $125, special pricing for young alumni over 21 and current or retired faculty. MAY 20, 2017 Weekend Please go to: hollandhall.org/alumni/dutchdivine17 DoubleTree Hotel Warren Place OCTOBER 2017 For sponsorship information, please call Christy Utter, Director of Alumni Relations (918) 879-4745. PLEASE VISIT WWW.HOLLANDHALL.ORG/ALUMNI FOR MORE DETAILS.

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JANET WATSON JONES ’63 Alumni February 15, 2016, New York, NY.

DOUG DISLER ’74 KENNETH LOW ’76 May 18, 2016, Hulbert, OK. November 26, 2016, Tulsa, OK.

JOHN FREEMAN ’79 GLORIA SMITH STOTTLEMYER ’71 Ocotber 29, 2016; son of retiree Tom Freeman. September 10, 2016, San Antonio, TX; sister of Frank Smith ’70. ANDREW GORDON ’02 August 31, 2016. LUCI TUTTLE-ROSS ’80 February 23, 2016, Tulsa, OK; daughter of retiree Carlos PAUL GREGOLI ’80 and wife Elizabeth Tuttle; sister of John Tuttle ’82. May 28, 2016, Inola, OK; brother of Mark Gregoli ’81.

Friends and Family BRENDA BOVASSSO EDWARD JENKINS October 9, 2016, Tulsa, OK; mother of Sharna Magoon September 17, 2016, Tulsa, OK; father of Chris Jenkins ’72, Bovasso '87; grandmother of Blake Bovasso '15 and Patty Jenkins Lawson ’81, Nancy Jenkins-Heidarian ’74, Becky Ali Bovasso '18. Jenkins and Margaret Jenkins; mother-in-law of Bill Lawson ’81; grandmother of Alex Jennemann-Jenkins ’11, MacLeod KATY BRANDER Lawson ’18 and Caroline Lawson ’20. October 2016, Tulsa, OK; aunt of Mallory Brander ’19. BARBARA JEZEK BARBARA CHITWOOD November 25, 2016, Tulsa, OK; mother of Trustee Tony Jezek May 12, 2016, Tulsa, OK; mother of Ami Chitwood ’84. and his wife Kelly, current parent Rob and wife Jennifer Jezek, and son Jack Jezek; grandmother of Katherine Jezek ’12, Will LUELLA DOUGLAS Jezek ’15, and Emily Jezek ’24. November 16, 2017; grandmother of Mollie Goforth Craft ’94 (non-grad alumna). EDWIN “TED” KRONFELD February 13, 2016, Tulsa, OK; father of Nicholas Kronfeld, MARY GEORGE EWING Alice Kronfeld Fernelius ’83, and Alex Kronfeld ’85. April 27, 2016, Tulsa; mother of Martha Ewing Endsley ’77, TYLER RAMSEY LILA SMITH March 12, 2016, San Rafael, CA; father of Tyler Ramsey ’92, April 16, 2016, Tulsa; mother of Leigh Smith ’89 and Ann Jones, and Bill Ewing. JAMES LEACH Corbett Ramsey ’95, and Ashton Ramsey. Ashley Smith ’91. April 9, 2016, Tulsa; husband of Carol Seidenbach Leach ’59; JAMES HAWKINS father of Chris Leach ’84 (deceased) and Leslie Leach August 17, 2016, Ft. Smith, AR; grandfather of Nan Hawkins BARBARA LEE ROSSETTI MARIE SUTTON Crawford ’87. Winton ’91, Scott Hawkins ‘93, Chris Hawkins ’93, Lindsey August 4, 2016, Dallas, TX; mother of Dave Rossetti ’70, Tony May 17, 2016, Jenks, OK; mother of Oliver Sutton ’98. Hawkins Bristow ’95, Laura Hawkins Johnson ’98, and Rossetti ’72, Joe Rossetti ’73, and Gina Rossetti Gunn ’77. ANN MEYERS LIBBY WALLIS Hunt Hawkins ’00. November 2, 2016; retired faculty; mother of John Meyers, JIM RUSHTON April 19, 2016; mother–in-law of Kaisa Smith Wallis ’91. Mary Sue Meyers Gardner (deceased); mother-in-law of MARY JANE HEIDINGER April 2016, Tulsa, OK; father of Andrew Rushton ’91. former faculty Paul Gardner (deceased). MARTHA “MARTY” WEBER November 26, 2016, Tulsa, OK; grandmother of Laura JACK SILVER October 23, 2016, Tulsa, OK; mother of Kim Weber Frank, Heidinger Skoch ’85 and Nic Heidinger ’99. KATHLEEN MYERS August 18, 2016, Tulsa, OK; grandfather of Maggie Brady ’10 Dana Weber ’75, and Ashley Weber ’81; grandmother of July 29, 2016, Tulsa, OK; mother of Brad Myers ’90 and DAN HOOKER and Pierce Brady ’15; father-in-law of Trustee Stephen Brady; Lauren Weber Yates ’06, Lindsay Frank ’06, and Rachel Brandon Myers ’92. March 20, 2016, son of retiree Ed and Marjorie Hooker; father of Annie Brady. Frank Etheridge ’09. brother of Leigh Hooker Standingbear ’70, Ann Hooker CAROL ANN PINION FRED SLICKER BLANCHE WHITNEY Hanisch ’77 (non-Grad alumna), and Scott Hooker ’80. May 24, 2016, Tulsa, OK; mother-in-law of Zach Walker October 6, 2016, Tulsa, OK; father of Laura Slicker Mayes ’92 August 3, 2016; mother of David Whitney ’69. (non-Grad alumnus). and Kipp Slicker ’95.

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Sally Adams Ginny LeDoux Jeanne Laidlow Retiring Faculty and Staff. Middle School Drama Teacher, Middle School Music Teacher, Middle School Support Services, At the end of the 2015-16 school year, we said goodbye to six amazing women after many years of loyal service. Their dedication 10 years 10 years 22 years to the mission and ongoing success of Holland Hall is appreciated, and they will be missed by each member of our community. “Sally is a creative force and an “Throughout her years in the Middle “Jeanne is one of the most dedicated outstanding advocate for arts School, Ginny has fostered a love of and compassionate professionals I education, and we will miss her dearly. choral music in our students. Ginny has have ever known. She cares deeply for But, most importantly, Sally is first and positively influenced our community the well-being of her students and her foremost an advocate for kids. Anyone by developing and growing the Honor colleagues. Along with an unmatched who has ever observed Sally in the Choir, teaching Orff instruments (and work ethic, her attention to detail saved classroom or during rehearsal knows the recorder) to every 4th and 5th the day more than once. When looking that she has a special focus when Grader, directing a Middle School across her twenty plus years at Holland communicating with students. choral program of over 100 students in Hall, it is obvious that what she brought A focus that imparts the message, 6th/7th/8th Grades, and introducing to this place every day was value-added “what you are saying to me is our students to the organ in chapel. to all. We will miss her humor, her important and meaningful.” What strikes all of us most is how she wisdom, and her example. champions kindness and gratitude – Steve Dyer, Director of the – Gina Johnson, Middle School Walter Arts Center & Fine Arts every single day.” Academic Support

– Joel Bicknell, Middle School Head

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Left to right: Marian Dresser, Debbie Brokaw, Jan Adams, Sally Adams, Ginny LeDoux, Jeanne Laidlow. Nicole Masullo Shelly Bagwell Shari Harjo Middle School Librarian Preschool 3’s Teacher Middle School Support Services Marian Dresser Debbie Brokaw Jan Adams Nicole has served admirably in the Shelly has been Jan Adams’ teaching While Shari Harjo joined the ranks of Middle School Librarian, 8 years Upper School Learning Specialist, Preschool 3’s Teacher, 24 years Kistler Library since 2012, collaborating assistant for several years and was teaching faculty this year in the Middle 11 years “Marian is the consummate “Jan Adams is, quite frankly, the closely with Ms. Dresser and Middle a natural successor in the Preschool School, she has long been associated School teachers to ensure our 3’s program. Prior to joining us at with Holland Hall as both a teaching professional, always working to “I had the pleasure of teaching with quintessential preschool teacher... collection is up-to-date and the library Holland Hall, she taught Preschool assistant and parent. With a joyful create an ever-expanding, more Debbie Brokaw for 9 years. Debbie’s fiercely committed to her craft, continues to best serve our students. and special needs students and also spirit and a students-first mindset, inviting, and interesting library for humble service made one of the most incredibly organized and thorough, She is positioned to step into her served for three years as the State along with her credentials, it was a her students and the Middle School significant impacts on the lives of and possessing an incomparable new leadership role as she knows the Department of Education’s Early no-brainer that Shari was the best faculty. Her colleagues speak of her students in the Upper School. Debbie warmth and respect for her students culture well, both as an educator and Childhood Coordinator. Of her new choice for the Academic Support high, yet positive expectations, and was a careful listener and observer. and families. Those of us who have alumni parent. When asked about position, Shelly said, “The Early position that requires a nuanced often comment that she is a wonderful She always knew the right thing to say been fortunate to work alongside her her appointment, Nicole shared, “I am PreKindergarten classroom is a fun understanding of our unique Middle collaborator who always strives to put and do with a student in need. Debbie’s will miss Jan's humor and attention to thrilled for the opportunity to be the and happy place to teach! On any School culture. Holland Hall is blessed the student experience at the core of genuine nature and deep faith made detail. She has been an exceptional Middle School librarian in the dynamic, given day, you will find us engaged to have her calm, thoughtful demeanor her decision-making. She leaves with her the perfect fit for her job and teacher, devoted mom, and valued innovative, bustling library environment in a variety of learning activities in as a soft-place to land for our students. us a promising legacy of leadership our school.” colleague during her many years at and innovation, and the Kistler Library, Holland Hall.” that Marian has nurtured and created. the areas of: Math, Science, Language – Phil Muir, Upper School as sharp as it was when she arrived, is I hope to continue only the highest Arts, Social Studies, Spanish, Yoga, Wellness Coordinator, Strength – Bert Bibens, Primary School Head standards that Marian has modeled Art, blocks, pretend play, social skills, even sharper than she found it.” & Conditioning Coach and established to provide information technology, sensory experiences, and –J.P. Culley, Head of School services, promote literacy and the love problem solving. It is a joy and an of reading and learning for all Middle honor to be a teacher that begins to School students and faculty.” form the foundation on which all future academic success is built.” 70 HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2016 71 Landmarks INFACULTY LOVING & MEMORYSTAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS FACULTY & STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Landmarks

Markham Johnson, 7th Grade Upper School English teacher, won the Pablo Librarian Neruda Prize for Poetry with four Bracken Klar of his poems from the manuscript attended the Greenwood Burning and was Teach for subsequently published in Nimrod. Experience Workshop in Dobbs Ferry, Four additional poems were recently NY. He spent a lot of time in NYC Melissa Stirling, 6th Grade published in Nine Mile Magazine, and Assistant School Nurse Kathleen and explored Harlem and the Empire Math teacher, entered the Brock another will be in the next issue of Art State Building in detail with fellow Alabbasi and husband Bob are proud Upper School American Studies International Prize in Education’s Big Focus Oklahoma. workshop attendees. Idea Challenge with a video called to have celebrated the graduation of teacher Phil Sweeney celebrated Melissa’s Big Idea - A Beanbag. Her their son Alex ’12 from OSU with a the wedding of his son, Jake, to Coordinator of Health Services Linda “big idea” encouraged girls to consider Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. He was April Rodriguez. Christensen welcomed grandchild opportunities in STEM through accepted at University of Tulsa College number 13! the building and use of a bean bag of Law on scholarship and began his May Chen, first year in August 2016. slingshot and was selected as one Neil Bergenroth, Upper School Upper School of four finalists. Melissa’s video can Chemistry teacher, and wife Cathy Chinese be viewed at www.wishpond.com/ Rose, Upper School Math teacher, teacher, lp/1351739/entries/85166645. traveled to the UK to spend some time welcomed her with Neil’s family. They spent time in second dog, London, Nottingham, and Edinburgh. 3-month-old Mia, to the family! Primary School PE teacher Brandon Kim Schale, Assistant to the Head of Maddox and wife Megan welcomed Upper School, celebrated the marriage baby boy Boden Benedict Maddox. of her daughter Molly ’11 to Brock Sarah Richardson, Middle and Upper Turner. Molly and Brock met rowing School Orchestra teacher, spent 29 for Coach Neil Bergenroth in high days in Kenya with husband David and school and now live in Denver, CO. their two daughters, Karis and Allison, at an orphanage of 29 children. They also spent time working with 240 widows in the community. 5th Grade Language Arts teacher Andrea Reese and husband Nathan John Bennett, Upper School Math welcomed baby boy Charles “Charlie” and Science teacher, welcomed 3 new grandkids to the family. Greg Spencer ’99 with nephew Kamden. Frederick Reese. The Spencers, Upper School Dean, After 5 years of marriage, Director Lana Brown, 8th Grade Richard, and Primary School of Communications Heather Brasel Upper School English Teaching Assistant, Millie, were finally took a belated honeymoon to English teacher Jackie blessed in October by the birth of Mexico with husband Dustin. teacher, Wooten was 2 new grandbabies. John ’07 and traveled all the assistant Carrie Spencer welcomed Elizabeth director of Technology Integrationist Micah around the Emerson October 7, joining 2-year-old and singer in Keyan recently earned another degree, western US Hannah. Leslie Spencer Haughey ’04 Upper School History teacher Jane a production of Godspell, and was an Associate of Arts and a Certificate to Colorado, and husband Ben welcomed Kamden Beckwith and Upper School Science joined by Holland Hall students in Japanese from Tulsa Community Wyoming, Oliver on October 19, joining 2-year- teacher Nancy Baumann traveled Sydney May ’15, Olivia Bicknell ’19, College. Working with Tulsa Global Montana, Washington, Oregon, old Kaiden. They also rejoiced in the with 9 Holland Hall students, 2 alums, Delaney Bicknell ’23, William Paul ’25, Alliance, he also participated in Tulsa’s California, Nevada, Arizona, New safe return of Greg ’99 after his Pacific and Jane’s oldest daughter to JBFC in Harper May ’26, and Jillian Bicknell annual Asian American Festival and Mexico, and Texas. Highlights included Greg Spencer, Website Coordinator Crest Trail completion. Tanzania. As part of the trip they went ’26 as cast members. the Tokyo in Tulsa convention to help on safari in the Serengeti National seeing the Spruce Goose, Hoover Dam, and Cross Country Coach, completed bring awareness to Tulsa’s Sister Cities, Park. It was the trip of a lifetime! the Grand Canyon, and her favorite, the his 18th marathon in February at the including Utsunomiya, Japan. UFO Museum in Roswell. Los Angeles Marathon.

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