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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! St. Stephen’s Standouts: Celebrating the Class of 2017 On the morning of May 20, “If I had only one word er. Mark Kazanoff, jazz band of numerous classic and modern and a Proctor Medal at gradua- graduation, is a policy wonk who proud parents and family mem- to describe this Cunningham director, watched her skills texts, as well as music lyrics and tion. participated in Model UN. bers, faculty, and special guests Award Winner, it would be grow throughout her years at film scripts. In the fall, she will Danyu Li is a profession- Ansley Arnow, a varsity let- gathered in the St. Stephen’s heart,” said Jon McCain, St. the school. “She started in Jazz attend Massachusetts Institute al gamer who is famous in Chi- ter winner, speaks Japanese and is Episcopal School Chapel to cel- Stephen’s director of athletics. Band in Middle School and of Technology (MIT). na and ranked in the top 10 on a rodeo barrel racer. ebrate the school’s 67th Gradu- “She practices and plays with transitioned to Upper School As amazing a student, ath- “Hearthstone.” National Merit Scholarship ation Exercises. The full school grit, treats her teammates with Jazz Band and Jazz Combo,” lete and artist that Stephens An outstanding pianist, Sa- winner Mahria Baker is the top community joined together to love and respect, and competes he noted. “Delia’s playing has became during her high school rika Mullapudi raised thousands female Quiz Bowl competitor in celebrate the vast array of indi- with a fiery passion in every improved wonderfully over the years, she is not alone. All of of dollars for the No Shame, Pe- the state of Texas. vidual talents and unique skills sport that she plays. When I years, particularly in the area St. Stephen’s graduating seniors riod Project, which provides sus- Ruby Bowman and Cate of the Class of 2017, knowing asked one of her coaches what of improvisation. She was one are standouts in their own right, tainable feminine sanitary prod- Gillham won the Grand Prize for that they leave our campus with her contributions to the program of our main soloists this year. including: ucts to women in Haiti. Best Production at the Girls Im- the knowledge, talent, heart and were, I received one word in re- She has set a great example for Kisara Moore, who started Charles Oh conducted re- pact the World Film Festival. desire to make a difference in sponse: immeasurable.” younger girls who might want a Japanese language and culture search on globalization in Mos- Kiley Browne created a vol- the world. Stephens earned Texas to give jazz band a try!” program for Austin youth in pub- cow and Singapore. leyball Instagram site with more St. Stephen’s graduates High School Lacrosse League In addition to outstanding lic libraries, won second place Abbie Sage teaches theatre than 100,000 followers. possess sharp minds, great and All-State and Academic athletic and fine arts endeav- honors at the 2017 U.S. National classes and stages productions for Jackson Castro conducted humble hearts, and strong spir- All-American honors. In Field ors, Stephens has strived for Chinese Speech Competition in kids with Down Syndrome. research on stellar evolution with its. They are as varied in their Hockey, she earned All-SPC academic excellence through- Boston. Jazz Band member Elliott a UT astronomy professor. interests and abilities as they and National Field Hockey out her time at St. Stephen’s. Abigail Harman completed Trahan, who won Environmen- Congratulations to all the are in personality. Consider, for Coaches Association Academic In recognition of her hard work the Texas High School Aerospace tal Leadership and Spanish Lan- members of St. Stephen’s Class example, Delia Stephens ‘17, Squad honors. She also earned and dedication to her studies, Scholars program at NASA. guage awards at graduation, has of 2017! a three-season athlete, mem- multiple letters in soccer and she was recognized as a Nation- Henry Jones only applied his own music group. See more on Page 7 ber of Jazz Band and mentor to tennis during her time at St. al Merit Scholarship Semi-Fi- to colleges with Major League Kacey Vandervort coaches younger students on campus. At Stephen’s. She also received the nalist at the beginning of her Baseball franchises because he sports teams for kids with disabil- graduation, Stephens received Coach David Paschall Award senior year. Not one to rest on wants to be a front-office execu- ities. 2017 Medals & Honors the Don Cunningham Memorial at graduation for outstanding her laurels, she wrapped up high tive one day. Reilly Wieland had bylines Award for lettering in three sports accomplishments in academics school with a Senior Novel Proj- Bijou Kanyambo, who in multiple publications before The Bishop John E. Hines in her senior year and for demon- and athletics. She has signed on ect prize. A capstone research lived in refugee camps in Burundi she earned her high school diplo- Medal is named after the strating talent, leadership, dedica- to play field hockey in college. and writing project for seniors, and Rwanda, received the Spiri- ma. Rt. Rev. John Hines, found- tion and sportsmanship through- Stephens also wowed her the project requires thoughtful tual Leadership Award, the Jan Derek Wu, who won the er of St. Stephen’s Episco- out her time at the school. jazz band cohorts and teach- reading and in-depth analysis Hines Senior Leadership Award Athletic Leadership Award at pal School, who was a man of extraordinary vision and bold action. The Bishop Hines Medal is awarded to the member of the senior class who maintained the highest academic standing throughout his or her junior and senior years. The 2017 Bishop Hines Medal was presented to Kisara Moore. Named for the school’s first headmaster,The William Brewster Medal was established in 1960 by the St. Stephen’s faculty to recognize a member of the senior class who has made the greatest total contribution to the life of the school. The recipient is an engaged and talented student — strong across all disciplines and genuinely interested in “the life of the mind.” Elliott Trahan was named the 2017 Brewster Medal recipient. The Dobbie Leverton Fen- ton Medal is awarded an- nually to a member of the senior class who promotes the values of social justice. This year’s Dobbie Leverton Fenton Medal was awarded to Kayla Thompson. The Velberta Asher Towner Award in the Performing Arts is named for “Bert” Towner, a member of the St. Stephen’s faculty from 1958 to 1984 and a long- time chair of Fine Arts. This award is presented to a student who has excelled in the performing arts — mu- sic, drama and dance. This year’s Towner Award was presented to Sam Oberle. The Don Cunningham Me- morial Award is presented to a female and male senior who have lettered in three sports in their senior year and have demonstrat- ed outstanding talent, leadership, dedication and sportsmanship. The 2017 Cunningham Award was presented to Delia Ste- phens and Hill Atwell. 6 WEST AUSTIN NEWS GRADUATION SUPPLEMENT June 8, 2017 A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR YOUR GRACIOUS SUPPORT! St. Francis 8th Grade Graduation St. Francis School held the annual Congratulations to the 8th grade 8th grade graduation on Friday, May 26th at 4 p.m. This year, 51 students St. Francis graduates! graduated from St. Francis. These stu- dents are moving on to private high Recipients of 2017 awards include: schools and public high schools with Valedictorian – Josephine Dowd accelerated learning programs. Salutatorian – Anna Dorrien Diplomas were presented by Head of School, Barbara A. Porter and 8th Student Athlete Award - Natalie Suri and grade coordinator and teacher, Don- Donovann Armstrong na Pierce. The ceremony included Patrick Howard Award - Alexis Threadgill a beautiful rendition of Marta Keen Spirit of St. Francis Award - Berkeley Adair and Thompson’s, “Homeward Bound” per- Mateo Blumenthal formed by 8th grade graduate, Alexan- dra Jewell. 8th grade graduate, Marlee Leadership Award – Zoe Hutchens Foster (accompanied by Austin Cobb) Madeline Anderson Fine Arts Award – Georgia gave a beautiful performance of her Thomas own, “Hold On”. Upper middle school Community Service Award – teachers put together and recited an Henry Charbeneau St. Theresa’s Catholic School would like to thank each “Ode to the Graduates” to close the business represented here for their support in our annual ceremony. gala and throughout the year. Your generosity helps make a difference in the lives of our students and in our community. St. Francis School, located at 300 E. Huntland Drive in Central Austin, was founded in 1985 with a mission of providing excellence in education without exclusivity in admissions. St. Francis does not discriminate based on religion, race, ethnicity, eco- nomics, or academics. The school serves over 400 students, from preschool to eighth grade, from a variety of backgrounds and with a range of learning abilities. We invite the community to join us on Thursday, October 19th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. for an Open House and to learn more about St. Francis School. 4311 SMALL DR. AUSTIN, TX 78731 512.451.7105 WWW.ST-THERESA.ORG CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017 Ryan Ajgaonkar Olivia Cahill Natalie Ozor Kelli Smartt Jorge Alzaga Grayson Clemmer Keely Peirce Olivia Smith Henry Ames Samuel Coon Camille Pinkerton Sierra Gonzalez Hana Arriaga Madison Day Benjamin Pollinger Speegle Isaiah Arroyo Shane Dickens Hannah Hornaday Brady McEvoy Ethan Rogers Kathryn Taylor Julia Barcenas Isabelle Durr Kaliejane Jennings William