Announcement from the Fairhill School Board of Directors

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Announcement from the Fairhill School Board of Directors
Senior Class
of 2013
Pages 2-3
Volume 17 | Number 2 | July 2013
Educational
Travels
Page 8
Drama &
Musicals
Page 15
School news, information and events
Announcement from the
Fairhill School Board of Directors
After a long and illustrious career guiding Fairhill School from start-up to prominence among LD schools,
Jane Sego, Executive Director, has decided to retire. Jane will join her husband Bill, already in retirement,
at the end of this academic year. When the school first opened the doors to students in 1971, Fairhill offered classes for
grades 1 through 8. The Upper School was added in 1977, graduating its first senior class in 1981. Steady growth stimulated
an expansion move from the original location on Churchill Way to the present campus on Preston Road.
The new, larger campus enabled Fairhill to grow in areas and activities previously constrained in the original location Over
the years, electives and honor programs were added along with expanded athletic programs and facilities.
Today, Fairhill is a premier college-preparatory school for bright students with learning differences. Jane’s guidance,
dedication and passion have indeed guided Fairhill to a high academic level, capable of educating the whole student.
During her time at Fairhill, Jane also assembled and mentored a top-notch team of qualified, caring educators and
administrators. This group, like Jane, is passionate about the work that they do and make Fairhill
the great institution that it is today. The Fairhill School Board of Directors has selected one of
these capable administrators, Carla Stanford, to replace Jane following her retirement. Carla is
uniquely qualified to assume this role. She began her service to Fairhill in 1979 as a teacher and
became Head of Lower School in 1994. She has been Assistant Director since 2008. Carla holds
a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from The University of Texas Dallas and will
receive her Masters in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University Commerce in
December. Jane’s retirement will be effective August 31, 2013. Carla will assume the position of
Executive Director, Fairhill School, effective September 1, 2013. We greatly appreciate Jane’s
dedicated and distinguished service to Fairhill and wish her all the best in her well-deserved
retirement. The Board looks forward to Carla Stanford taking up the Executive Director
position and continuing the enrichment of Fairhill and the Fairhill experience.
Roy Pendergrass, Chairman
To honor Jane’s years of service to Fairhill, the school is accepting donations
to the Fairhill Scholarship Fund in her name. This fund provides financial
aid to qualifying students who benefit from a Fairhill education.
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senior
Class
of 2013
Farewell to Fairhill Class of 2013
The Fairhill Class of 2013 bade farewell to their high school on May 30, 2013.
The graduation ceremony, held at Bentwood Trail Presbyterian Church,
began with the procession of the proud seniors. Following the procession,
Matthew Bagley, class Salutatorian, welcomed parents and guests and
presented the invocation. Andrew Bitterman, class Valedictorian,
presented his Valedictorian address to the class.
Mr. Wade Mercer, Director of Technology, introduced the commencement
speaker, Fairhill alumnus Max Golman. Max is a 1993 graduate of Fairhill
and a graduate of the University of Arizona. (See article on inside page)
Max presented an entertaining and heartfelt speech. He encouraged graduates
to “Play to Win” and presented a pen inscribed with that motto to each
graduate. Max also recommended that the class take skills learned at Fairhill
with them. Some of the points he emphasized were: be organized; to thine
own self be true; sit in the front row in college; go to the professor’s office and
make yourself known!
Head of Upper School Melinda Cameron and Chairman of the Fairhill Board
of Directors, Roy Pendergrass presented diplomas to the seniors. At the
conclusion of the ceremony, the new graduates exited the church to throw
their caps in the air! A reception was hosted by the junior class parents to
honor the graduates and their families after the graduation ceremony.
Senior Class of 2013 Back row from left: Lorenzo Benavides, Andrew Bitterman, Alexander Sewell,
Trent Edmonds, Stuart Sickler, James Black, Wyatt McReynolds, Garrett St. Wrba, Josh Reese,
Nicole Wilson, and Ryan Fischer. Front row from left: Madeline Mengden, Andrew Appell,
Katie Gorman, Rickie Huang, Emily Plunket, Kirsti Jack, Andrew Russell, Nick Wiggins,
Alec Ferraro, Alexis Levine, Jenna Smith and Matthew Bagley
Farewell
Fairhill Class of 2013 Valedictorian Andrew Bitterman
and Salutatorian Matthew Bagley
“Play to Win”
to thine own self
be true.
Graduates
and their future plans:
Andrew Appell
University of Texas/Dallas
Matthew Bagley
Austin College
Max Golman,
Fairhill Class of 1993,
emphasized
“Play to Win” in the
commencement address.
Lorenzo Benavides
Champions School of Real Estate
Andrew Bitterman
Southern Methodist University
James Black
Collin College/Manchester College
Trent Edmonds
Richland College
Melinda Cameron,
Head of Upper
School, presented
Emily Plunket with
her diploma.
Alec Ferraro
University of Oklahoma
Ryan Fischer
Collin College
Katie Gorman
Schriener University
Rickie Huang
University of Arizona
Kirsti Jack
Collin College
Alexis Levine
Abilene Christian University
Wyatt McReynolds
Collin College
Madeline Mengden
Schriener University
Emily Plunket
University of New Mexico
Josh Reese
Blinn College Fire and Science
Andrew Russell
LEAPNOW
During the Cap and Gown Ceremony, Grace Price and Allie Nowak presented their Senior Buddy,
Katie Gorman with her graduation mortarboard.
Scarborough Faire
School Days
Wyatt McReynolds, Katie Gorman, Emily Plunket and
Jenna Smith were swinging high in the giant swing at
Scarborough Faire!
Each year seniors attend School Days at
Scarborough Faire, a renaissance festival
in Waxahachie. Students experience 16th
century life in Britain. Accompanied by
teachers Jennifer Allen and Jo Prees,
seniors gather for photos on the beautiful
grounds of the faire. Some of the activities
included glass blowing, acrobatic shows, and
of course, eating those wonderful turkey legs!
Alexander Sewell
Collin College
Stuart Sickler
Collin College
Jenna Smith
Eastfield College
Garrett St. Wrba
Texas A & M Commerce
Devon Taylor
University of Arkansas
Nick Wiggins
University of North Texas
Nicole Wilson
Collin College
Fairhill Falcons are Future Stars
Your generous donations enable Fairhill to
fulfill its mission of providing an affordable
yet stellar education to our bright students
with learning differences. The students,
faculty, staff, and parents of Fairhill want
everyone to know how thankful we are for
your tremendous support. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Cathryn and John St. Wrba
Parent Campaign Chairs
Founders Society $3000 and above
J. W. Bagley Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Don Cheatum
Mr. and Mrs. G. Wayne Dennis
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ferraro
Mrs. W. K. Gordon, Jr.
Mr. Charles Lathem
Lisa Whisler Discretionary Fund
The Ginger Murchison Foundation
Chairman’s Circle $1000-$2999
Mr. Mark Bagley
Mr. Tom Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Baltzer
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Berkemeier
Mr. and Mrs. E. Paul Bigham
Mr. William Culp
Mr. and Mrs. John Dziminski
Mrs. Dixie Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Amit Gilat
Mr. and Mrs. Don Hallum
In Honor of Max McKinney
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hardcastle
In Honor of Will Hardcastle
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Levine
Mr. Vince Melashenko
Luther King Capital Management
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Plunket
In Honor of Emily Plunket’s Senior Year
Mr. and Mrs. Eliot Raffkind
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Salanty
Mr. Bill Bell and Ms. Jane Sego
Mr. and Mrs. William Sick
Falcon Club $500-$999
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carse
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collins
Ms. Lena Flores and Ms. Christie Congleton
Drs. Baron and Susan Hamman
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Mark McKeehan
Ms. Wendy Moody
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Pendergrass, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James Pope
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Reichenstein
Mr. and Mrs. John Rickerby
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Sachnik
Mr. and Mrs. Sami Shawwa
Mr. and Mrs. John St. Wrba
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Updegraff
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Whisler
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Willoughby
Mr. Doug and Dr. Connie Wilson
Sustaining Member $300-$499
Mr. and Mrs. James Bradley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilts
Mr. Fred Hull
In Honor of Ethan Hull
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jack
In Honor of Kirsti Jack
Mr. John Sunny and Mrs. Elizabeth John
In Honor of Joanne John
Mr. and Mrs. H. Glenn Robertson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Stone
In Honor of Harrison and Bailey Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Strong
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vanciel
Friend of Fairhill Up to $299
Mr. and Mrs. Brantley Allen
In Memory of Linda Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Val James Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. David Ashmore
Mr. and Mrs. George Ashmore
In Honor of Andrew Ashmore
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bartley
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bayles
Ms. Mildred Bellows
In Honor of Trevor Malloy
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bernstein
In Memory of Scott Nevins
Ms. Kathy Baker-Bibler
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Black
Mrs. Krista Bomar-Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Burrow
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burton
Mr. and Mrs. Terri Cameron
Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Campos
In Honor of Ashton Campos
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cantor
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Castelli
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Castelli
In Honor of Alex Castelli
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Copeland
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Copeland, Jr.
In Honor of Katherine Copeland
Ms. Rosemary Cox
In Honor of Connor Murry
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Curry
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Dallas
In Memory of Mary Louise Teasdale
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eckle
In Honor of Ethan Hull
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Edwards
In Honor of Boone Edwards Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Edwards
In Honor of John Boone Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Melchior Elout
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Finnell
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Firmin
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Fogarty
Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Garza
Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Gibbons
Mr. and Mrs. David Gray
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamby
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamby, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale J. Hannapel
In Honor of Ryan Murray
Dr. William R. Hardcastle
In Honor of Will Hardcastle
Ms. Amy Harmon
In Honor of Nick Burrow
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Harrell
Ms. Suzanne Harrison
In Honor of Jack Harrison
Mrs. Patricia Hatfield
In Honor of Nick Lange
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hennig
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hensley
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Hoffman
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Holden, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hood
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hull, Jr.
Ms. Mary Ann Jordan
In Honor of Zach Ellis
Ms. Carol Ann Kilburn
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin King
In Honor of Sean King
Miss Deni Kington
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kohnle
Mr. and Mrs. James V. Kokal
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Lambert
In Honor of Garren Lambert
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lange
In Honor of Nick Lange
Mrs. Pat Lange
In Honor of Nick Lange
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Lavault
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lencioni
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lowry
In Honor of Alyssa Lowry
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Luna
Mr. and Mrs. John Luna
In Honor of Kasey Luna
Ms. Wendy May
Mr. and Mrs. Randy McAfee
In Honor of the Fairhill 7th Grade Teachers
Mr. and Mrs. Chris McCaffrey
Mr. and Mrs. Greg McCandless
Mr. and Mrs. Randy McElroy
Ms. Betty McKean
Dr. and Mrs. C. W. McKeehan
Drs. Tony and Mary McRae
Ms. Leigh Miller
Mr. Lawrence Minnis
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Mlcak
In Memory of Linda Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Munir
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Murfee
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murfee, III
In Honor of Mark Murfee
Mr. Mark Myrin
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Norby
Mr. and Mrs. Chahe Ohannessian
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Orr
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pearson
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Pickens
In Honor of Andrew Ashmore
Mr. John Dale Powers
In Honor of Preston Cramer
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Puckett
Mrs. Ann J. Rabaut
In Honor of Annie McRae
Dr. Sharon Rabb
Ms. Yukiko Randall
Ms. Cynthia Raspberry
Mr. and Mrs. John Rickerby
Ms. Shonda Robertson
In Honor of Christian Robertson
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Sanchez
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sanders
In Honor of Harris Holden
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Sandgarten
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sauer
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sewell
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shaw
In Honor of Kate Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sickler
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Siegel
In Honor of Fairhill Teachers & Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Silver
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sivapon
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Smith, Jr.
In Honor of Homer Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson
Ms. Katherine Tinkler
In Honor of Christina Tinkler
and Kim Mlcak
Mr. and Mrs. John Turek
Ms. Sherri Van Hess
Ms. Claudia Vazquez
Mr. and Mrs. David Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Warmbrodt
Mr. Michael Westbrooks
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Whisler
Dr. and Mrs. John Wills
In Memory of
Lena Flores-Scholarship Fund
Stemmons Corridor Business Association
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bregier
Ms. Linda Clifford
Ms. Clara Coker/Artistic Image Salon
Ms. Christie Congleton
Ms. Darlene Crouch
Ms. Judy Flippin
Ms. Lorie Gunner
Ms. Pattie Hackett
Ms. Mary Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hallum
Ms. Shirley Haynes
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Heflin
Med Fusion/Mr. Richard Horan,
VP Support Operations
Ms. Sandra Howell
Ms. Mary Keeton
Ms. Gayla Magill
Ms. Anne Matthews
Ms. Sharon May
Ms. Nancy McCaskell
Mr. and Mrs. David McKinney
Ms. Kimberlie Nance
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Orbesen
Ms. Tammy Patterson/Barber Patterson Revocable Living Trust
Time Courier Inc. /Ms. Tammy Patterson
Ms. Lynn P. Prude
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Reichenstein
Ms. Karen Saucier
Brightstone Insurance Services, LLC/
Mr. Peter and Mr. Howard Schlactus
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trotta
Ms. Terri Van Zandt
Ms. Sharon Wells
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Whisler
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wiemelt
Society for Design Administration/
Dallas Chapter
Gala Donors
Luau Donors
1st-2nd Grade Classes
3rd Grade Class
4th Grade Class
5th Grade Class
6th Grade Class
7th Grade Class
8th Grade Class
9th Grade Class
10th Grade Class
11th Grade Class
12th Grade Class
Academic Outfitters
Adventure Landing
Mr. and Mrs. Brantley Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Val James Anderson
Angels & Things
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Baldelli
Balfour Company
Mr. and Mrs. Rod Baltzer
Mrs. Sandra Bayles
Bear Creek Golf Club
Beaute De Jour
BehringerHarvard
Mr. Bill Bell and Ms. Jane Sego
Bentley Art and Frame
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Berkemeier
Billy Bob’s Texas
C Rolls Sushi
Ms. Nancy Calhoun
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Cameron
Mr. and Mrs. Ainsley Campbell
Canyons Rock Climbing
Ms. Cindy Carrell
Mr. and Mrs. Joey Carter
Ms. Linda Caruth
CDS Center for Dermatology
Dr. and Mrs. James Chanez
Richard Chapman, DDS
Dr. and Mrs. Don Cheatum
ClubCorp
Coffee House Cafe
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Copeland
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Copeland
Cowboys Stadium Tour
Mr. and Mrs. James Crews
Mr. Adam Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Curry
Dallas Arboretum
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Dallas
Dallas Stars Foundation
Dallas Summer Musicals
Ms. Lynne DeMoss
Mr. and Mrs. G. Wayne Dennis
Diamond Doctor
Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Dominicis
Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Dominicis
Mrs. Becky Dorn
Mrs. Marea Downey
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Downing
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Dumler
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dunlap
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ellis
Essensuals London
Ms. Gigi Eubank
Extra Innings
Fairhill Athletics Department
Fairhill Diagnostic Assessment Center
Fairhill Mom’s Book Club
Fairhill School
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ferraro
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Finnell
Mrs. Lynn Firmin
For Those about to Rock School
Mr. Jason and Dr. Caroline Ford
Fort Worth Museum
Fort Worth Zoo
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas
Friends of Fairhill
Dr. Howard Frysh
G Family Denistry
Galleria Ice Skating Center
Garage Door Service
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gibbons
Mr. Collin Gibson
Ms. Diane Gibson
Glass Gone Wild
Good Eats
Ms. Amy Gronniger
Drs. Baron and Susan Hamman
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harrell
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hatzmann
Hilton Bella Harbor
Mrs. Carla Hilts
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hodges
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Hoffman
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hood
Huntington Learning Center - North Dallas
Inkahoots, Inc.
Ms. Catherine Jackson
Jackson’s Home and Garden
Ms. Elizabeth John
Mr. and Mrs. Art Johnson
Ms. Sarah Kadey
Karen Dillard College Prep
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kasprowicz
Kevin James McCrea Photography
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin King
Miss Deni Kington
Mr. and Mrs. George Kirkland
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kohnle
Mr. and Mrs. James Kokal
Mrs. Lydia Krueger
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kuhlman
Ms. Angela Kwong
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lange
Las Colinas Country Club
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Lavault
Lepley Orthodontics
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Levine
Mrs. Vicki Lewis
Liberty Burger
Liberty Burger Corporate
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Luna
Margie’s Tea Service, LLC
Market Street - Plano
Ms. Carol Y. Marvin
Mr. and Mrs. Greg McCandless
Mr. and Mrs. Randy McElroy
Mr. and Mrs. Mark McKeehan
Mrs. Vicki McKinney
Drs. Tony and Mary McRae
Mr. Wade Mercer
Mr. and Mrs. Trent Miller
Milwaukee Bucks Basketball Association
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Mix
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Mlcak
Ms. Wendy Moody
MotoPhoto
Neuhaus Cafe
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Norby
OTSL Charities
Overseas Car Care
Payless Tire, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peirson
Ms. Dixie Pennington
Petals & Stems
Petland
Picasso’s
Pine Cove
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Plunket
Prestonwood Country Club
Ms. Yukiko Randall
Mrs. Sue Reese-Jewett
Ms. Jan Richey
Mr. and Mrs. John Rickerby
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sachnik
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Salanty
Mrs. Karen Sanchez
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schneider
Scholastic Books
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sewell
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Shaddox
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Silver
Sky Ranch Christian Camps
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Smith, Jr.
Southwest Airlines Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Sparks
Speed Zone
The Speese Family
Mr. and Mrs. John St. Wrba
Mr. and Mrs. David Stanford
State Art
Ms. Lisa Stengel
Stonebridge Ranch Country Club
Studio Movie Grill
Tam Warner Minton, MS, MBTI, CP
Tango and Cha Cha’s
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Taylor
Texas Rangers Baseball Club
Texas Tornado Hockey Club
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
The Golf Club at Twin Creeks
The Mat Yoga Studio
The Old American Golf Course
The Renaissance Hotel
The Roaming Eclectic
The Villas of Grand Cypress
The Vintage Chain
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Thompson
Tupinamba
Troon Golf
Turtle Creek Chorale
Uniquely Yours
Mr. and Mrs. Don Updegraff
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vanciel
Mr. and Mrs. David Wagner
Walmart #3406
Mr. and Mrs. James Westbrook, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James Westbrooks
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Westbrooks
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiggins
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wiggins
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Willoughby
Dr. and Mrs. John Wills
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Wilson
Ms. Pat Wolf
World Olympic Gymnastics Academy
Yoga Synergy Wellness Center
Gala Sponsors
King Kamehameha
Dr. and Mrs. Don Cheatum
Ms. Christie Congleton
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ferraro
Dr. William K. Gordon, III
Diamond Head
Dr. Susan and Baron Hamman
Mr. Charles Lathem
Big Kahuna
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Salanty
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Hutton
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Edwards
Ms. Wendy May
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Luna
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bigham
Ms. Lynda Taylor and Mr. Robert Haspel
Waikiki Beach
Ms. Jane Sego and Mr. Bill Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Crews
Mr. and Mrs. Rod Baltzer
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carse
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Plunket
Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Dominicis
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. James Bradley
Dr. Connie and Mr. Doug Wilson
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harrell
Gifts to Fairhill
Library Gifts
Andrew Appell
Matthew Bagley
Lorenzo Benavides
Andrew Bitterman
Tim Cheatum
Trent Edmonds
Ryan Fischer
Jonathan Gilat
Rickie Huang
Kirsti Jack
Alexis Levine
Cole McCandless
Wyatt McReynolds
Evan Norby
Emily Plunket
Trey Reichenstein
Alexander Sewell
Nick Shaddox
Jenna Smith
Nick Wiggins
Ruth Willoughby
Technology Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Castelli
The David M. Crowley Foundation
In honor of Jared Harrell
Fairhill Parent Council
13th Annual Fairhill Golf Tournament
Fairhill Luau Gala/Auction
Hewlett-Packard Company
The Westerman Foundation
Hawaiian Luau Auction
and Gala Raises $50,000
for Technology
The ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel in
Richardson was transformed into a beautiful
tropical Hawaiian setting for the annual gala
on March 2nd. Fairhill parents, friends, alumni,
board members, and staff enjoyed a delicious
Hawaiian dinner, dancing and music to the
sounds of Jolie Holliday and her band.
Co-chairs of the event were Carolyn Cheatum,
Jennifer Kimbrell and Vickie McCandless.
Billy Kidd, Master of Ceremonies teamed up
with Dr. E.T. Boon, Auctioneer, to bring top
bids for the live auction items.
Fairhill Hawaiian Luau and Auction Co-Chairs Jennifer Kimbrell, Carolyn Cheatum,
and Vickie McCandless (far right) with Ruth Willoughby
Dr. E.T. Boon served as auctioneer for the Luau Live Auction.
The David M. Crowley
Foundation
The David M. Crowley Foundation recently
provided a generous grant of $20,000.00 for
the expansion of the Fairhill School technology
program. The grant was given in honor of
8th grade student, Jared Harrell, son of Amber
and Sam Harrell. The grant is being used for
the implementation of an Ipad program for
grades eight through twelve. Ipads, apps and
cases for teachers as well as other equipment
necessary for the implementation of the
program are being purchased.
Wade Mercer, Director of Technology, held an inservice session to
train teachers in using the new iPad applications.Teachers Jane Hood,
Lissa Dallas, and Angela Kwong are receiving instruction.
Creative Minds
Creative Communications
Creative Communications, an online writing
competition, offers both essay and poetry contests
each fall and spring. The contests are highly competitive,
as they are open to all students across the United States.
In the fall, Mrs. Allen’s English students entered poems
they wrote for class. Congratulations to the students
who impressed the judges and have been selected for
the fall publication! Pictured top row from left:
Devon Taylor, Amber Yen, Caroline Odom,
Harrison Stone, Andrew Bitterman, Trevor Malloy,
Adrian Kimbrell, Rickie Huang, Alex Castelli,
and Cole McCandless.
Congratulations to junior Amber Yen and senior Devon Taylor who impressed
the judges and have been selected for the spring publication!
Congressional Art Competition
Amber Yen won the grand prize in the Congressional
Art Competition in Congressman Pete Sessions’
District 32. She was honored at a reception at the
Art Institute of Dallas on April 30. Her artwork will
be showcased in the corridor leading to the U.S. Capitol
building for the next year. As the Grand Prize recipient,
Amber will travel to Washington, DC for the National
Congressional High School Art Competition Award
Ceremony in June.
Devon Taylor proudly displayed her medals and
ribbons for her award winning artwork at the
annual end of the year art banquet.
Molly McKeehan won Best of School for her
photograph, “Turtle Face-Dewees”, in Congressman
Michael Burgess’ District 26. Annie McRae won
Honorable Mention for her photograph, “Cable View”
in Congressman Sam Johnson’s Third District.
Molly and Annie were being congratulated by
Betty Sue Finnell, art teacher.
Educational Travels
Texas Road Trip
Seventh graders enjoyed an educational “road trip” in the spring.
Much modern day government in action, history and entertainment
greeted the students as they traveled through parts of Texas.
Highlights of the trip were: the Capitol in Austin, Natural Bridge
Caverns, the Alamo, Witte Museum, Sea World, San Antonio
Missions National Historical Park, Washington on the Brazos,
San Jacinto, Battleship Texas and NASA in Houston.
The seventh grade Texas Road Trip would not be complete without a stop to tour the Alamo!
Hayden Strong almost
hit the bull’s eye in the
Archery Class!
Outdoor
School
Fifth and sixth
graders had
a wonderful
experience at the
Outdoor School
in the beautiful
Texas Hill
Country.
Educational
activities included: water quality studies, birding, studying rocks
and minerals, archaeology, hiking, swimming, archery, climbing
and kayaking. Students learned cooperation skills as they worked
in teams studying animal habitats and well as conservation
techniques. It was a fun filled trip loaded with memories!
As Tanner Puckett was getting ready for the High Ropes Challenge Course, he was given
support from Christopher Randall and Hasan Shaikh at the Outdoor School.
Ali Stevens, Chloe Bibler, Wells Hamby, Nikki Myrin, Hannah Warmbrodt,
and Peyton Escher stopped for a photo while touring the Battleship Texas.
Eight and ninth graders stopped for a group photo while touring the Presidential Memorials in Washington. In the background is the George Washington Memorial which is undergoing
repairs from damages caused by an earthquake.
Fairhill Band
During Spring Break, Fairhill band members performed at
Keystone Resort in Colorado. The band performed outside in
25 degree weather at the base of the ski area. Band members
and their families also enjoyed skiing, snowboarding and tubing
all week long! Sarah Tillery participated in the concert at the
base of the mountain.
Annie McRae and John Baltzer were ready to do an etching to honor
servicemen and women at the Vietnam Memorial.
Washington, D.C. Trip
Eighth and ninth graders experienced a historical
learning adventure in Washington, D.C. and the
surrounding area. The group toured over thirty-five
American monuments and museums including the
Smithsonian complex, war memorials, presidental
memorials, Capitol Hill, Library of Congress and the
Supreme Court. Like other groups who have made this
trip in the past, the changing of the Guard at Arlington
National Cemetery was a favorite stop. The group
traveled outside D.C. to tour Monticello, the University
of Virginia and Mount Vernon. Entertainment included
a performance at Ford’s Theatre and the National Zoo.
In and
Around Fairhill…
Fifth graders found a spot on the athletic field to have a picnic and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers with their families.
Earth Day Celebration
and Dads’ Cookout
Classes worked on Earth Day activities while
dads were busy putting their culinary skills to
work at the grills. Families enjoyed eating on
the beautiful grounds of the Fairhill campus.
Tim and Ali Stevens and Robert and Robert Robinson were matched up in competitive
games of Chess during Dad’s Visiting Day.
thank you!
thank you!
thank you!
2013 Dad’s Cookout Donations
Mr. Jamie Anderson
Mr. Michael Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bigham
C & L Foods
Mr. Xavier Dominicis
Mr. Michael Ellis
Mr. Russell Ferraro
Dr. Abbey Ghermay
Mr. Sam Harrell
Mr. Fred Hull
Mr. Kevin Lambert
Mr. Brad Luna
Mr. Trent Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mize
Mr. Marc Myrin
Mr. Michael Westbrooks
Jacob Tanner was thrilled that his mom and stepdad,
Sheena and Jeff Mize chaired the Dad’s Cookout!
Junior Ring Ceremony
In an impressive ceremony that is a Fairhill tradition, students were presented their class rings before an audience of family,
friends and faculty. A reception was held at the conclusion of the ceremony for Junior Class members, their families and guests.
Back row from left: Arye Corby, Harrison Stone, Austin Hain, Jake Hensley, Nick Orr, Jonathan Gilat, Daniel Garza, Cole McCandless, Amber Yen, Alyssa Lowry, and Fritz Foster.
Front row from left: Emily Schneider, Jarrod Turek, Adrian Kimbrell, Tim Cheatum, Alex Castelli, Carson Olivarez, Caroline Odum and Trevor Malloy.
On the last day of school, Grades 1-6 enjoyed trying their skills in many events during
Field Day. Fifth graders enjoyed tough competition during “tug of war” activities.
Tyler Pope made it to the top of the wall in the Canyon’s Rock Climbing competition.
Field Day
Show What You Know
Stephen Vasquez and Kevin Bernstein checked
out the 4th grade Texas History projects during
Show What You Know!
Students in grades 1-5 participated in
the Spelling Bee. Winners are shown
from left: Michael Raffkind, Bronze;
Jerry Don Vanciel, Silver; David Dennis,
Gold; Tyler Pope, Gold; Evan Bailey,
Bronze; Ethan Hull, Silver; Pato Lastra,
Silver; Kevin Bernstein, Bronze; Zach Ellis,
Gold; Stephen Vazquez, Gold; Marley
Campbell, Gold. Not pictured:
Ethan Munir, Gold.
way to go falc
Bowling Team Goes to State!
The Fairhill Boys Bowling Team placed 1st in District and
1st in Regionals. The team advanced to the second round
of playoffs in the State tournament. Congratulations!
The Fairhill Track Team had a very successful day at the IAA Meet.
The girl’s team won 2nd Place.
Back row from left: Wyatt McReynolds, Coach Mike Lewis, Connor Hatzman,
Trey Reichenstein. Front row: Coach Chuck Mix, Nick Wiggins, Ethan Pierce,
and Lorenzo Benavides. Not pictured: Robby Mitz
Jump Rope for Heart
The week of February 11th, students in grades four through
eight participated in the National Jump Rope for Heart
Program. Students raised $3,700 in pledges for the
National Heart Association.
Back row from left: Hayden Strong, Zach Hurtt, Wilson Lathem, Ashlyn May,
and Peyton Escher. Front row from left: Maddie Font and Meera Savani
Coach Joe Bruno presented awards to the Middle School Baseball Team.
ons! way to go!
The Varsity Soccer team received certificates and awards during the Athletic Banquet. Alex Castelli (center in photo) received the Most Valuable Player Award.
Andrew Bitterman and Alexis Levine were honored at the Fairhill Upper School Athletic Banquet with the Falcon Awards. Andrew and Alexis are pictured with the Fairhill coaches.
Joanne John
Won First Place
Joanne John won First Place in
Trail Ride and in Equitation at the
Annual Horse Show at the ManeGait
Therapeutic Horsemanship Show in
McKinney, Texas. She proudly
displays her Blue Ribbons!
great
Job!
Peyton Escher
Wins State
Peyton Escher won many awards riding
her ponies, Art, Top and Nibbles in Texas
state shows and in Zone 7, a 5-state area.
In the state awards, she placed 3rd, 5th,
and 6th. In Zone 7 she placed 4th, 5th
and 6th. She qualified for Pony Finals
in Lexington, Kentucky on her ponies,
Top and Nibbles. Congratulations!
Golf Tournament
Sponsors and Donors
Platinum Sponsors
Mr. Collin Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Luna and Family
Quantum Asset Development
Gold Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Rod Baltzer and John
Mr. Kyle Dreyer
Element Enterprises
Ellipse Communications, Inc.
Mr. Russell Ferraro, Alec and Cal
Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
Pavecon, LTD.
Mr. and Mrs. David Wagner
and Hannah
Michael Westbrooks Silver Sponsors
For Rent Media
Steven Bolos—United Renovations
Student/Teacher Sponsors
Business Express Press
Drs. Barron and Susan Hamman and Family
LanSource
Mr. Chuck Lathem and Wilson
Ms. Yukiko Randall and Christopher
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sachnik
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vanciel
and Family
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Wilson
and Family
Hole Sponsors
Arbor Contract Carpet, Inc. Jeff McDaniel
Mr. and Mrs. Rod Baltzer and John
Mr. and Mrs. David Bennett
and Family
Steven Bolos - United Renovations
Dr. and Mrs. Don Cheatum
and Family
CitySprint 1.800.DELIVER
Miss Katherine and
Miss Noelle Copeland
Dutton & Sickler Properties, LLC
Mr. Kyle H. Dreyer
Element Enterprises
Ellipse Communications
Mr. Russell Ferraro, Alec and Cal
For Rent Media Solutions
Mr. Collin Gibson
Drs. Barron and Susan Hamman
and Family
Hill & Wilkinson General
Contractors
LanSource
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Luna and Family
Lepley Orthodontics
Pavecon, LTD.
Quantum Asset Development
Mr. and Mrs. John St. Wrba
and Garrett
Techscape
Scottie Ballantyne Roofing, Inc.
Mr. Michael Westbrooks
Donors
Mr. and Mrs. Rod Baltzer
Mrs. Vaneesa Bennett
Mr. Steven Bolos
Canyon Creek Country Club
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Copeland
Mr. Mike Crews
Desert Mountain Golf Club
Eldorado Country Club
Glen Eagles Country Club
Mr. Harris Holden
In-N-Out Burger
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Luna
The Magnet Group
Mr. Bill Korwitz
Ms. Wendy May
Market Street
Mrs. Nan Murfee
National Water and Power
NWP Services Corporation
Oakmont Country Club
PGA Superstore
Rockwall Golf and
Athletic Club
Mr. Dennis Shirley
Mrs. Marci Soulakis-Orr
Stonebridge Ranch Country Club
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Strong
Sugar Tree Golf Club
Trophy Club Country Club
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Wilson
Varsity Sports
Athletic Awards
Middle School
Athletic Awards
Cross Country
Mvp – Sean King
Hustle Award – Christian Flores
Most Improved – Nicholas Whisler
Iaa Soccer
Most Valuable Player – Christian Hannis
Hustle Award – Nick Shaddox
Most Improved – Beth Kokal
Varsity Soccer
Most Valuable Player – Alex Castelli
Hustle Award – Jake Hensley
Most Improved – Alec Ferraro
Iaa Volleyball (Girls)
Most Valuable Player – Kasey Luna
Hustle Award – Lauren Badura
Most Improved – Hannah Warmbrodt
Varsity Basketball (Boys)
Most Valuable Player – Connor Hatzmann
Hustle Award – Evan Norby
Most Improved – Fritz Foster
Iaa Basketball (Boys)
Most Valuable Player –
Shimon Benklifa
Hustle Award – Zach Hurtt
Most Improved – Andrew Ashmore
Varsity Volleyball
Hustle Award – Luci McCaffrey
Most Improved – Jenna Smith
Junior Varsity Basketball
Hustle Award – Trey Reichenstein
Varisty Tennis (Boys)
Most Valuable Player – Andrew Bitterman
Most Improved – Adrian Kimbrell
Varisty Tennis (Girls)
Most Valuable Player – Alexis Levine
Most Improved – Katie Gorman
Varsity Golf (Boys)
Most Valuable Player – Trent Edmonds
Most Improved – Lorenzo Benavides
Varsity Bowling (Boys)
Mvp – Lorenzo Benavides
Hustle Award – Nick Wiggins
Most Improved – Connor Hatzmann
Varsity Bowling (Girls)
Mvp – Kirsti Jack
Hustle Award – Molly McKeehan
Most Improved – Katherine Copeland
Baseball
Hustle Award – Tim Cheatum
Most Improved – Cal Ferraro
Falcon Award
Falcon Award – Andrew Bitterman
Falcon Award – Alexis Levine
Iaa Basketball (Girls)
Most Valuable Player – Kaden Collins
Hustle Award – Chloe Bibler
Most Improved – Lauren Badura
Intramural Basketball
Outstanding Performance Award – Ryan McAfee
Outstanding Performance Award –
Nick Shaddox
Most Improved – Mark Murfee
Baseball
Most Valuable Player – Zach Hurtt
Hustle Award – Shimon Benklifa
Most Improved – Jack Miller
Tennis
Outstanding Performance Award – Jayson Bradley
Outstanding Performance –
Hannah Westbrooks
Most Improved – Peyton Escher
Track (Boys)
Mvp – Bailey Stone
Track (Girls)
Mvp – Chloe Bibler
The Spanish play featured the students of Spanish II, III, and IV. This year’s performance was an
adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet”, where the backwoods Romeo courted the high society Juliet.
From Left: Andrew Bitterman as Rómeo, James Black
as La Nodriza, and Alyssa Lowry as Fabiola make plans
for the secret wedding between Romeo and Julieta.
“¿Estás loco, Rómeo?” The padres think that Rómeo must be making a
joke because of the absurdity that he wants to marry Julieta, the daughter
of his family’s archenemy. From left: Cole McCandless, Trevor Malloy,
and Harrison Stone
Fairhill Acting Troupe
Fairhill Drama
and Musicals
La tragedia de Rómeo y Julieta
The Fairhill Acting Troupe
presented “Bus Stop” for the spring
performance. The play was directed
by Deni Kington, drama teacher.
Pictured back row from left:
Jarrod Turek, Trevor Malloy,
Andrew Bitterman, Cole McCandless,
Andrew Russell, Erin Taylor,
Rickie Huang, Ryan Fischer.
Front row from left: Emily Plunket,
Matthew Bagley, Nicole Wilson,
Weston Salanty, and Shae Kiely.
Sing into Summer
Seventh graders Chloe Bibler, Peyton Escher, Kaden Collins and
Hannah Warmbrodt were ready to go surfing during the medley of
surfing tunes.
Mikey Willard and Nathan Kulhman hammed it up in
“Viva la Musica”.
Fairhill Lower and Middle
School Performing Arts
presented the musical
production, “Sing into
Summer” under the direction
of Deni Kington and Lynn
Firmin. The Fairhill Chorus,
Fairhill Percussion Ensemble
and select seventh graders were
featured in the performance.
Former Falcons
Class of 1993
Michael Marvin and
Erin Kathleen King were married on
January 11, 2013 in Maui, Hawaii.
Class of 2002
Randy Bruski has been promoted
to IT Client and Mobile Solutions
Administrator at Brinker International
located in Dallas.
Class of 2003
Max Golman, front row center, stopped for a photo with employees of his Lucy’s Doggy Day Care and Spa locations.
Former Falcon Max Golman came to Fairhill in 1987 as a 7th grade student
and graduated with honors in 1993. After Fairhill, Max attended the
University of Arizona, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Communications. After Arizona, Max moved to San Antonio to begin a
career in the adult beverage industry, specifically in the field of sales and
marketing. Over the past 15 years, Max has excelled in the industry, gaining
experience in nine different strategic roles/positions held in four different
major markets, which prepared him for his current role as Texas Package Chain
Director of Pinnacle Spirits and Wine for Glazers Distributors. Max has been
recognized in the industry for his aggressive and creative marketing practices
and has gained the respect of his colleagues and peers for his exceptional
work ethic and salesmanship.
Max is very proud of his professional accomplishments; however, he is most
proud of fulfilling his dream of creating his own business based on his love of
dogs. In 2005, he opened a multiple service pet business, Lucy’s Doggy Day Care
and Spa inspired by his dog Lucy. In 2011, a second Lucy’s location opened in
downtown San Antonio. Between both Lucy’s locations, the team consists of
over 60 employees and can accommodate up to 450 dogs at any given time.
Both locations have won multiple accolades in the San Antonio area.
Max is often asked how he handles a full time career while also being a successful
business owner. He truly believes that his ADHD is actually his greatest strength
and is what has enabled him to juggle both his full time job responsibilities and
his entrepreneurial dream. “I thrive on having multiple projects occurring at
once. Fairhill instilled life skills and an organizational foundation, which I still
implement personally and as I coach team members on a daily basis,” he says.
When Max thinks back to his days at Fairhill, he remembers not only the
fantastic education he received, but also, the amazing support and values
learned from the teachers and staff which have made him the man and
business owner he is today.
Brandon Bonicard received his
Bachelor of Arts Degree in General
Studies from the University of
North Texas in 2008 and a Master’s
Degree in Project Management
from DeVry University in 2012.
Emily Gilles Atwood is
Sales Manager at the Hilton Dallas/
Rockwall Lakefront.
Class of 2007
David Wills is continuing his studies
at Shor Y’shov Institute for Jewish
Studies in Far Rockaway, New York.
He will be earning a Master’s Degree
in Talmudic Law. He has also started
his own karate studio.
Class of 2009
Class of 2009
Michael Alford graduated Summa
Cum Laude from Austin College with
a Bachelor of Arts and Science in
Business Administration and
Environmental Studies in 2013.
Class of 2009
Andrew Stribling received his
Bachelor of Business Administration
in Marketing from The University
of Texas at Arlington in 2013.
Sarah Vint received her Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration
with a major in Accounting and a
minor in Finance from Oklahoma
State University in 2013. During her
four years at OSU, she was a member
of Sigma Alpha Lambda, honors
and service fraternity and a member
of the Delta, Delta, Delta sorority.
Sarah was Treasure of the sorority.
She maintained a Non-resident
Academic Scholarship during her four
years at OSU. Last summer she
studied abroad at Regent’s College of
London on an academic scholarship
from OSU. Sarah is planning to attend
Graduate School at OSU pursuing a
Masters Degree in Accounting.
Jake Walnick graduated from Curry
College in Milton, Massachusetts in
2013. He received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Communications with a
concentration in film.
Class of 2010
Chris Krueger played the role of
Sergeant Slim in “The Inspector
General” at Benedictine College
this spring. He is also on the
production arts crew.
Isaiah Williams was recently honored
at Dallas Baptist University Honor’s
Day Program. He received the
E. E. Widner Scholarship and the
Minnie K. Patton Scholarship.
Isaiah will be a Senior in August
and plans to apply for a Master’s
Program in May, 2013.
Class of 2011
Tina Vint made the President’s
Honor Roll and the Dean’s Honor Roll
at Oklahoma State University. She is
involved with her sorority, Tri Delta
and has also joined the professional
business fraternity, Delta Sigma
Pi, and the leadership and honors
organization, Sigma Alpha Lambda.
Stephanie Sims has completed her
first year at Stephen F. Austin State
University. She has been inducted into
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society,
a national interdisciplinary honor
society which recognizes academic
excellence among first-year students
at colleges and universities across
the country. Stephanie has also been
invited to join the Honors Program
and is on the Dean’s List. She is on the
SFA bowling team which qualified
for the USBA Collegiate Nationals in
April. She has been inducted into the
Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
Former Students
Class of 2012
Hunter Harty is attending Tabor
College in Hillsboro, Kansas where he
is majoring in sports management/
marketing. He reported that his first
year of college was great! He is a
member of the Tabor Bowling Team.
He learned to manage his time and
studies to keep up with his classes.
His mentor helped him with his
classes and tests. Hunter has made
many good friends and looks forward
to returning to Tabor in the fall.
Drew Rossow has completed his first
year at University of Dayton Law
School. He is clerking for a judge in
Dayton, Ohio where he is writing case
opinions that determine outcomes in
trials. Drew is pursuing a career in
Intellectual Property Law and/or
Ethics and Compliance. Drew would
like to thank the Fairhill teachers who
made a wonderful impression on his
life and helped him grow and develop
into who he is today.
Honor & Excellence
International Thespian Society
Troupe 5664 of the International Thespian Society
inducted new members into its chapter. The new
members, Adrian Kimbrell, Cal Ferraro and Jarrod
Turek each completed at least 100 hours of work in
the drama department. Seniors were honored with
a Power Point presentation.
International Thespian Society current and new members
celebrate induction with the traditional jazz hands pose.
Math Awards
Upper School
Awards Ceremony
Math teacher Angela Kwong presented Math Awards
to Luci McCaffrey, Nick Lange, Hunter Struck,
Hannah Westbrooks, and Robby Mitz.
Lissa Dallas presented Spanish Awards to Matthew
Bagley, Andrew Bitterman, Alexis Levine, James
Black, Jenna Smith, Caroline Odom, and Cal Ferraro.
Parent Council Board
Ruth Willoughby, Staff Liaison;
Maria Curry, Amy Sachnik, Kendall Hamby, Taunya
Luna, Katie Lange, and Tisha Copeland.
Not pictured: Jennifer Kimbrell and Cynthia Rickerby
TAPPS STATE ART COMPETITION 2012-2013
On March 22 and 23 Fairhill art students competed against thirty two 2A schools in the State wide art
competition in Austin, Texas on the campus of Concordia University. Fairhill tied for second place.
These young artists were recognized for their talent, dedication, hard work, and perseverance.
Kudos for a job well done!
Amber Yen
First place in art history First place and honorable mention in painting
Fifth place in color seek and sketch
Devon Taylor
First place in printmaking
Sixth Place in 3D mixed Media
Honorable Mention in black and white
seek and sketch
Molly McKeehan
First Place in Photography
Ariane Silver
Third Place in seek and sketch
Jenna Smith
Fourth Place in On-site Design
Ethan Kohnle
Fourth Place in Pottery/Ceramics
Wyatt McReynolds
Fifth Place in Pottery/Ceramics
Eagle Scout
Alex Dziminski
Alex Dziminski recently
achieved the honor of Eagle
Scout. For his Eagle Project,
Alex led a team of helpers at
Nathan Adams Elementary
School to totally re-do two
outdoor planters with native
Texas grasses and plants.
Alex’s team of volunteers
included dedicated scouts from Troop 838 as well as friends
and family who provided over 100 hours of service and labor.
Honors English Metaphors
Jennifer Allen, Honors English teacher, shared an article
with her class in which organization and efficiency of cities
was compared to an elephant. She then asked her class to
write a nature-based metaphor describing Fairhill.
Enjoy reading three of the metaphors!
“Fairhill is a mother bird. Fairhill’s teachers teach their students
how to succeed and try to give them the tools for success.
Sometimes they have to let their students fail or push them, the
same way a mother bird will push her chicks out of the nest to
teach them to fly.”
“Fairhill is the rain watering the grass. Fairhill teaches us and
helps our minds grow.”
“Fairhill is a colony of penguins because, though the levels
of class are blurred, there are still some who socialize more,
reserve themselves more, or peck at each other for amusement.
However, bullying is rare.”
Gift to Fairhill
Former board member
Mrs. Ann Minnis designated
an unrestricted gift of $25,000
in her estate. Mrs. Minnis
was especially devoted
to children with learning
differences. Fairhill is very
appreciative of this very
generous donation as well as
her many years of service.
FAIRHILL SCHOOL
AND DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT CENTER
MISSION STATEMENT
16150 Preston Road | Dallas, Texas 75248
Fairhill is dedicated to providing the best
possible education to learning different students,
emphasizing each student’s unique pattern of
information acquisition, processing, and expression.
To accomplish this, Fairhill focuses upon academic,
social, and emotional development.
Fairhill guides its students in “learning to learn.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
W. L. Pendergrass, Jr., Chair
Tom Carse, Vice-Chair
W. K. Gordon III, Ph.D., Secretary
William K. Barnard, Treasurer
John M. Gala
Leslie Zale Greco
Carol Young Marvin
Jane Sego
Jeffrey Siegel, Ph.D.
Karen Smith
Thomas C. Thompson
Connie Wilson, Ph.D.
ADMINISTRATION
Jane Sego, Executive Director
Carla Stanford, Assistant Director
& Head of Lower School
Melinda Cameron,
Head of Upper School
Ruth Willoughby, Director of Development
& Public Relations
William K. Gordon III, Ph.D.,
Director of Psychological Services &
Director, Diagnostic Assessment Center
Tom Wiemann, Athletic Director
Cricket Burton, Business Manager
16150 Preston Road | Dallas, Texas 75248
Phone 972.233.1026 | Fax 972.233.8205
www.fairhill.org
FAIRHILL SCHOOL
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16150 Preston Road | Dallas, Texas 75248
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www.fairhill.org
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Hawaiian Paradise Junior – Senior Prom
The Fairhill Junior-Senior Prom was held April 13 at The Gallery in Plano. This was
a perfect place for the Hawaiian Paradise theme. Guests entered a room transformed
into a beautiful luau setting. The event included a casino, raffle prizes, caricature
artist, photographer, and dancing to the music of a great DJ.
Prom King Matthew Bagley and Queen Rickie Huang
were crowned with unique Hawaiian adornments made
by Jennifer Kimbrell.
Cole McCandless, Adrian Kimbrell, Tim Cheatum, Basha Rubenstein, Austin Hain, and Trevor Malloy
were risking their luck at the casino table.