by Whitney Eriksen - KU Alumni Association

2010
by Whitney Eriksen

For many new Jayhawks, college preparation
began long before the application process.
Parents, grandparents and great-greatgrandparents
established roots on the Hill, earning
KU degrees and passing the tradition through the
family tree.
This year’s Jayhawk Generations feature includes
200 freshmen who continue the tradition—some of
which originated in the University’s earliest years.
These students have already achieved success in
academics, athletics, theatre, music and community
service. Many of the Kansans graduated in the
top 10 percent of high school seniors and earned
recognition as Kansas Honor Scholars.
The Office of Admissions and Scholarships
worked alongside the Alumni Association’s Julie
Hedges and Helen Meseraull to trace KU family
histories. The roots run deep as students make their
home on Mount Oread and proud parents celebrate
another branch on the Jayhawk tree.

Fifth Generation
Samuel Callan
Daniel Callan
Anna McNeill
Callan
Neil and Betty Weber
McNeill
Harold Weber
Frank Dodds
Samuel Callan fought for the Firebirds at Lawrence
Free State High School, and now joins a flock
of a different feather. In high school, he honed his
athletic skills on the football and rugby fields, and
plans to join the KU Rugby Club. He was a member
of the FYI leadership club and earned the 2010
Peer Education Award. Samuel’s work with Firebird
Productions inspired him to pursue a film degree as
he follows his sister Sadie Callan Stanclift, b’08, g’09,
to the Hill. Their parents are Anna McNeill Callan,
c’82, and Daniel Callan, who attended KU in 1980
and 2002. Samuel’s maternal lineage continues with
grandparents Neil, b’52, and Betty Weber McNeill,
g’82, and great-grandparents Harold, ’27, and Ethelmae
Dodds Weber, ’26. Samuel’s great-great-grandfather
Frank Dodds lettered in track and football and
received a KU law degree in 1904.
Tyler Fee
Josephine Allen
Johnson
Allen Fee
Oliver Johnson
Martha Johnson
Fee
Otis Allen
Standout football player Tyler Fee
earned honors on the Hutchinson
High School team, including firstteam
5A All-State Linebacker and
the Kansas Football Coaches Association
Top 11. The Salthawks won
the state championship all four
years of Tyler’s high school career.
James Fee
Off the field, he was a member of
Student Council and National Honor Society, and
won the American Legion Citizenship Award. Tyler’s
Jayhawk lineage began with his paternal great-greatgrandfather,
Otis Allen, 1896, and continues with his
great-grandparents Oliver, e’26, and Josephine Allen
Johnson, c’28. Tyler is the grandson of James, c’54,
and Martha Johnson Fee, c’55, and the son of Allen
Fee, c’84. He joins his brother, Jordan, at KU.
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Fifth Generation
Hannah Gerwick Charles Gerwick Carolyn Wagstaff
Gerwick
Richard Wagstaff Jr.
Carolyn Campbell
Wagstaff
Richard Wagstaff
Hannah Gerwick excelled in
athletics at Shawnee Mission East
High School and now joins the family
team of Jayhawks. She earned
varsity letters in swimming and
basketball, and competed at state in
both sports her senior year, helping
the swim team earn the state Robert Barnard
championship. Hannah’s maternal
Jayhawk lineage began in the 1800s
with two sets of great-great-grandparents: Robert
Barnard, 1895, and Clara Butler Wheeler Wagstaff,
1892, as well as KU Endowment co-founder Charles
Sumner, c1880, and KU’s first music graduate, Mabel
Gore Gleed, f1887. The line continues with her greatgrandparents
Richard, ’18, and Joanna Gleed
Clara Butler
Wheeler Wagstaff
Charles Sumner
Mabel Gore Gleed
Wagstaff, f’21, and William Campbell, c’23. She is
the granddaughter of Richard Jr., b’50, and Carolyn
Campbell Wagstaff, c’54. Hannah’s parents are
Charles, c’80, m’84, and Carolyn Wagstaff Gerwick,
d’82. Her brother, Britt, is a senior on the Hill.
Apryl Hedges Blake Hedges Kathy King Charles and Yvonne
Richardson Hedges
Mary Anne Forman
King
Ralph King Jr.
KU spirit is just one family trait that
Apryl Hedges inherited. As a member
of the Lawrence Free State High School
soccer team, she demonstrated athletic
abilities passed down from her maternal
great-great-grandfather, A. R. “Bert” Kennedy,
1899, KU football coach from 1904
to 1910. Apryl’s maternal Jayhawk lineage Ralph King Sr.
continues with great-grandparents Ralph
Sr., e’25, and Ruth Kennedy King, c’25, and
George Forman, c’23, m’24. Her maternal grandparents
are Ralph Jr., b’52, l’54, and Mary Anne Forman
King, d’53, f’83. Apryl’s mother is Kathy King, d’84.
Ruth Kennedy
King
George Forman
A. R. “Bert”
Kennedy
On her paternal side, grandparents Charles, c’56,
l’59, and Yvonne Richardson Hedges, ’59, led the
way, followed by Apryl’s father, Blake Hedges, ’83.
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Fifth Generation
Susan Dressler
Martin
Jane Heywood
Dressler Van Rheen
Jack Dressler
Ben Martin comes to KU with a
wide worldview. A native of Fort
Worth, Texas, he participated in the
Junior World Affairs Council and
Model UN. He attended the National
Care Convention, which focused on
global hunger and human rights. At
Fossil Ridge High School, he developed
an interest in human biology,
Ben Martin
and now enters KU’s pre-medicine
program. Ben’s brother, Kyle, welcomes him to the
Hill. Their maternal great-great-grandmother, Alice
Rose McColloch, c1905, began the Jayhawk family
tradition. The lineage continues with greatgrandparents
Earl, c’29, and Rose McColloch
Dressler, c’28. Ben is the grandson of Jack Dressler,
c’52, and Jane Heywood Dressler Van Rheen, b’53.
His mother is Susan Dressler Martin, c’83.
With so many Jayhawks in the family, James (Stephen)
McKinney will be anything but lonely as he
moves from the Lone Star State. This Austin native
played for the McNeil High School golf team, and
was a member of the Marching Mavericks Band,
National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. At
KU, he joins the School of Engineering. His family’s
Jayhawk tradition began in 1893 when his paternal
great-great-grandmother Kate Blair Evans earned a
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences degree. Stephen’s
great-grandparents are James, ’24, and Mary Evans
McKinney, c’24; and Fred, ’22, and Helen Peck
Zoellner, c’21. All four of his grandparents attended
KU, including the late James, e’48, and Zara Zoellner
Stephen McKinney
Brigitte Wren
McKinney
James F. McKinney
McKinney, b’51; and Eugene, g’74, and Marsha Fields
Wren, ’65. Stephen’s parents are James F. (Ric), b’85,
e’85, and Brigitte Wren McKinney, d’86. Four aunts,
two uncles and several cousins also attended KU.
Mandy Mulich Amy Isern Mulich Gretchen Kendall
Pratt
Mandy Mulich proved her talents in the classroom
and on the court at Louisburg High School. As a
freshman, she started at point guard for the basketball
team and played all four years, helping to
earning a spot on the All Tournament Team. She also
joined the volleyball team her junior year and sang
in the choir, which won superior rating at the Kansas
State Musical Festival. She now joins her sister,
Donald and Ester Jones Kendall
Katie, on the Hill. Their parents are Michael, ’86, and
Amy Isern Mulich, j’84. Mandy’s maternal Jayhawk
lineage continues with grandparents Alan Isern, ’57,
and Gretchen Kendall Pratt, c’56; and great-grandparents
Donald, c’27, m’27, and Ester Jones Kendall,
c’27. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Hiram
Jones m1900, and Alice Penfield, 1887.
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Fourth Generation
Madelyn Alexander
made her Jayhawk
family proud as a
scholar athlete on
the volleyball, cross
country and swim
teams at Blue Valley
Northwest High School. An Overland Park native, she
volunteered with Matthew’s Ministry, Harvesters and the
Special Olympics, and as an assistant volleyball coach.
Madelyn joins her brother, Nicholas, on the Hill. Their KU
lineage includes their parents, Brent, j’87, and Ann Warner
Alexander, f’86. Madelyn’s maternal line continues with
grandparents Jay Warner, b’55, and Jan Witherspoon,
d’55, and great-grandparents, Harold, ’25, and Helen Ryan
Warner, ’25; and Floyd Garland Skaer, p’25. Her paternal
grandfather is Scott Alexander, c’60.
Overland Park
native Lindsey
Bloom brings a
love of Germany
to Mount Oread.
At Olathe East
High School,
she was president of German Club and participated in a
Germany-American high school exchange program. She
earned membership in the German National Honors Society
and received International Studies Endorsement. At her
church, Lindsey served on the music and mission trip
planning committee. She now follows her sisters, Ashley,
c’09, m’10, and Whitney, e’10, to KU. Lindsey is the daughter
of James, j’80, g’83, g’08, and Susan Owens Bloom, d’80,
g’87. Her paternal grandparents are Lewis, m’57, and Olive
Selfridge Bloom, ’54. Lindsey’s maternal line extends to
her grandparents, Dean, b’53, l’68, and Doris McConnell
Owens, f’53, and her great-grandparents, Howard, ’19, and
Elma Hunzicker McConnell, ’18.
Codie Bontz is ready
to pin some high marks
in KU’s pre-medicine
program. At Andover
Central High School, he
qualified for the state
competition four times
with the wrestling team, and once with the track relay
team. He also excelled in the classroom, earning the U.S.
Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award and various
scholarships. Codie’s paternal KU lineage continues with
his father, Lindon Bontz, ’80. He is the grandson of Antoine
III, ’52, and Nancy Lichty Bontz, ’53. Antoine Bontz Jr., ’22,
is Codie’s great-grandfather.
Blue Valley North
High School graduate
Danny Brown steps in
time with his family of
Jayhawks. In high school,
he played lacrosse and
was a member of the
marching band and yearbook staff. The Leawood native
follows four siblings to KU: Benjamin, c’00; Angela, who
attended nursing school; Anthony, c’03; and Joseph, c’08.
Their parents are John, j’72, and Candace Zeni Brown, d’73,
g’76. Danny’s paternal lineage continues with grandparents,
Robert, c’26, and Mathilda Barisas Brown, ’63, and his greatgrandparents,
Robert, c1892, and Maude Springer Brown,
c1891.
Taylor Burkhead
swam through her high
school years, but is not
racing to finish college.
At Shawnee Mission
East High School, her
strokes helped the swim
team win the 2010 state championship. She was inducted
into National Honor Society and earned the President’s
Award for Education Excellence and Volunteer Service.
Taylor’s siblings, David Burkhead, c’92, l’95, and Katherine
Burkhead Nicolarsen, s’00, MSW’02, preceded her on the
Hill. Their paternal Jayhawk lineage continues with their
father, Harlan Burkhead, c’65, l’68, and grandparents,
Dwight, c’35, and Lucile Thompson Burkhead, c’34. Taylor is
the great-granddaughter of Richard Thompson, l1905.
Grant Burnside had a successful golf career on the
Shawnee Mission East High School team, which culminated
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with the team’s 6A State Championship. Representing the
fourth generation of Burnsides at KU, the Overland Park
native also follows three generations to Phi Delta Theta
fraternity. Grant’s mother is Diane Sader Burnside, c’81. His
paternal lineage continues with his father, Bradley Burnside,
b’79, g’80, and his grandparents, Clyde Jr., c’50, and Nancy
Davis Burnside, ’51. His great-grandfather Clyde Burnside
Sr. attended KU with the class of 1923. Grant joins his
brother, Andrew, on the Hill.
Illinois native Anna
Cory dives into studies
on Mount Oread. At
Dunlap High School,
she competed in diving,
cheerleading and
gymnastics. She was
named an Illinois State Scholar and received the Prairie
State Achievement Award in math, reading and science.
Anna now joins her brother Nick at KU. Their parents are
Donald, c’78, m’83, and Linda Cory, assoc. Anna’s Jayhawk
grandparents are Richard Cory, b’50, and Jack, e’59, and
Karen Theis Ling, ’60. Her great-grandmother Pauline Ingels
Cory, c1912, was the first to walk down the Hill.
Michael Davis
leaves the Stephen
F. Austin High
School golf team
behind for a change
of scenery. When
he wasn’t on the
links, the Sugar Land, Texas, native taught serves and
backhands at a local junior tennis academy. He now
plans to join his sister, Lindsey, in the business school.
Their parents are William, b’83, and Julie Jones Davis, j’84.
Michael’s maternal grandparents are Dick Jones, b’59, l’62,
and Judith Wilson Sizemore, d’61, and step-grandfather
Michael Sizemore, l’67. Michael’s great-grandfather is
Harvey Wilson, b’33.
Kirk Doerr is preparing for a successful business career.
At Shawnee Mission East High School, he was a member
of DECA and placed third in role play at the 2009 state
competition. He also played football and basketball, and
volunteered at the Hope Center and the Village Food Pantry.
Kirk’s parents are Brian, b’84, l’87, and Cynthia Englund
Doerr, c’85. His maternal KU lineage continues with his
grandparents Karl, ’59, and Nancy Englund, g’85, and his
great-grandfather, the late Karl H. Englund, e’26.
Megan Dunmire will do
well on Mount Oread with
her knack for academics,
community service and
the Spanish language.
At Olathe East High
School, she received the
Presidential Service Award and was a member of National
Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. Active
in Spanish Club, she spent hours volunteering at the Center
of Grace Hispanic Community Center, Angel Babies and her
church. Megan will share the Hill with her brother, Brian,
a junior. Their paternal Jayhawk lineage continues with
their father, David, c’83, and grandparents Fred, b’55, and
Catherine Campbell Dunmire, c’55. Her great-grandparents
are Ray Dunmire, c1915; John Ross, c1913, m1915; and
Laura Harkrader Campbell, c’22.
Lindsey Eriksen will feel right at home on the Hill, with
the support of her Jayhawk family. This stellar student
from Hutchinson High School participated in golf and
cheerleading, and made plenty of time for volunteer work.
Lindsey’s accolades include the KSHSAA Citizenship
Award, KU’s Watkins-Berger scholarship, and recognition
as a Kansas Honor Scholar and a Leader of Today and
Tomorrow. Lindsey is the daughter of Jeff, b’79, and Marla
Mugler Eriksen, b’79. Her KU grandparents are John, b’57,
and Jane Faubion Eriksen, ’58. Her great-grandparents, Carl,
c’30, and Dorothy Graber Eriksen, c’30, began the Jayhawk
family tradition. Lindsey follows her sisters, Whitney, c’08,
j’08, and Kelsey, b’10.
Alexandra Fields is
sure to find Mount
Oread photogenic.
At Shawnee Mission
East High School,
she received myriad
awards for her
academic and artistic achievements, including first place
for photography in the school’s art show and recognition in
the Duke Talent Identification Program. She was a member
of National Honor Society and a Kansas Honor Scholar.
Allie played violin and harp in the symphonic orchestra,
and also is a volunteer harpist for the United Way and
church events. Her parents are Thomas, c’87, and Elizabeth
Reussner Fields, j’88. Her paternal KU lineage continues
with her grandmother Janet Sloan Fields, c’45, f’46, and her
great-grandfather Charles Sloan, e’17. On Allie’s mother’s
side, grandparents Ronald, d’59, and Elaine Piper Reussner,
d’60, and great-grandparents Robert, c’27, and Lorene Grant
Piper, f’28, preceded her on the Hill.
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Miranda Fields was
a standout athlete
and student at Mill
Valley High School.
The Shawnee native
played volleyball,
softball and tennis,
and volunteered
with the YouthFriends mentoring program and Community
Service Club. She was named Kansas Governor’s Scholar,
Kansas Honor Scholar and Kansas Board of Regents Scholar.
Miranda follows a long line of Jayhawks to the Hill, starting
with her paternal great-grandmother, Gladys Myrtel Apple
Fields, f’25. Her paternal line continues with grandparents
John Fields, c’55, l’57, and Beverly Barnett Fields, d’58, g’82.
Jack, b’86, and Lyn Hambley Fields, b’86, are her parents.
Molly Flood adapts easily to new surroundings. She spent
freshman and sophomore year at Neuqua Valley High
School in Naperville, Ill., where she was a member of Ski
Club and the symphonic band. When her family moved
to Orange County, Calif., she joined the yearbook staff at
Mission Viejo High School and coordinated activities for the
French Student Exchange Program. Molly is the daughter of
Stephen, j’83, and Sharon Bodin Flood, j’86, c’87, g’87. Her
maternal grandparents are Gerald Bodin, ’51, and Lorraine
Godding Bodin, j’53. She is the great-granddaughter of
Frank E. Godding, c’16.
Week, and was on the king’s court his senior year. The
Stilwell native served as a Jag Mentor and earned an honest
living at the Wolf Creek Golf Course. Brice is the son of
Steve, b’86, and Abigail Eilenberger Haden, ’89. His paternal
Jayhawk lineage continues with grandmother Elmyra Crane
Haden, c’53, and great-grandparents Maurice, ’25, and Alice
Greisa Crane, ’25.
John Hall marches
to the beat of his own
drum. At Salina Central
High School he kept
time for the marching
and jazz bands. He
is a member of the
Kansas Music Educators Association Band, and consistently
received superior rating for percussion solo at the KMEA
state and regional competitions. John also won the Mustang
Triple Crown Athletic Award after earning letters in soccer,
diving and track in the same year. He is the great-grandson
of J. Martin Hall, e’25, and Wallace, e’25, and Dorothy Mac
Ivor James, c’25, who helped start the Jay Janes pep club. His
maternal line continues with his grandmother Alberta James
Daw, c’52. John’s parents are James, ’80, and Brigid Daw
Hall, c’82.
Rachael Hazzard
showed her spirit at
two high schools and
now cheers for the
crimson and blue. In
Scottsdale, Ariz., Rachael
was a member of the
Horizon High School varsity cheer squad and also cheered
competitively. She volunteered with the National Charity
League before enrolling at Lawrence Free State High School
for her senior year. Rachael’s Jayhawk lineage includes her
mother Chris Nieder Johnson, c’83, and continues on her
maternal side with her grandfather, Dean Nieder, ’59, and
great-grandmother, Alta Murray Nieder, who attended KU in
1932 to earn her teaching certification.
A native of the Sunshine State, Sam Foltz moved to Ohio,
where he graduated from Chagrin Falls High School
with honors. He pitched for the varsity baseball team and
was named to the region’s All Conference Team and All
Academic Team. Sam joins a legacy of Jayhawks including
maternal great-grandfather Dix Teachenor, c’16, and
grandparents Francis D. Franklin, c’40, and the late Dorothy
Teachenor Franklin, ’43. He is the son of Chris, b’78, and
Nea Franklin Foltz, j’78.
Brice Haden may be
the new king of the
Hill. At Blue Valley
West High School, the
varsity tight end was
named junior class
king during Sweetheart
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Blake Heenan steps up
to bat for a great college
career. His standout
athleticism on the Blue
Valley Northwest baseball
and football teams
earned his recognition
as an Easter Kansas League Scholar Athlete and 810 Sports
Scholar Athlete. He also was a member of National Honor
Society. Blake’s maternal line goes four generations deep,
beginning with his great-grandmother Dorothy Gsell
Canary, c’26. His grandmother, Nancy Canary Rogers, d’54,
was KU’s first female student body president. Blake is the
son of Susan Rogers Heenan, d’83.
Humanitarian Kailyn Keplinger earned the Presidential
Community Service Award for her time spent volunteering
with organizations in the Kansas City area, including

Harvesters, Hope Faith
Ministries and the Ronald
McDonald House. At Blue
Valley North High School,
she excelled as a student
and cheerleader, and
was named Diver of the
Year on Hallbrook Country Club’s diving team. Kailyn’s KU
family tree begins with her great-grandfather, Lewis Walter
Keplinger, l1913, and continues with her grandparents,
Donald Keplinger, b’42, and Janet Viets Keplinger, c’42.
Her father is Bruce Keplinger, c’74; and three older siblings
preceded her on the Hill: Mark, c’99, Marie, c’03, and
Kristen, d’07.
granddaughter of Edward, b’49, and Suzanne Hoyt Marquis,
c’53. Her great-grandmother is Ruth Horton Hoyt, ’22.
Lana McDonald will
adjust quickly to busy
college life. At Satanta
High School, she served
on student council,
Kayette and 4-H. She
played volleyball,
basketball and softball, and was on the cheerleading squad.
Lana was inducted into the United States Achievement
Academy, was named a Kansas Honor Scholar and
graduated high school as salutatorian. Lana follows her
siblings, Natalie and Janelle to KU. Jayhawks on the paternal
side of their family include their father Scott McDonald,
b’80, and grandparents Charles McDonald, b’56, and the
late Mary Charlene McCoy, ’57. Lana’s great-grandparents
are Wayne, c’28, and Loraine Mace McCoy, ’31.
Max Lemieux moves to Mount Oread with a mechanical
mindset. He graduated from Blue Valley West High School,
where he wrestled and ran cross country. The Overland
Park native traveled with his church youth group on mission
trips to Mexico and Texas. His brother Brent welcomes him
to KU as Max begins courses in mechanical engineering.
Their parents are Steve, c’82, and Cheri Hayman Lemieux,
n’84. Max’s maternal Jayhawk line continues with his
grandparents, the late Clarence Jr., c’57, and Lavon Brown
Hayman, ’56. He is the great-grandson of Francis Brown,
’24, and Myrtle Webber Hawks, p’24.
Jennifer Loyet boasts impressive
accolades in both DECA and dance. The
Washington native received state and
regional awards in the young entrepreneur
organization for fashion merchandising.
She also was honored at various dance
competitions around the country, and
helped rebuild the Woodinville High School cheerleading
program. Jennifer’s maternal side is full of Jayhawks,
including her mother, Elizabeth Mitchell Loyett, h’88, and
her grandparents John III, c’62, m’66, and Ann Bell Mitchell,
d’61. Her great-grandparents John II, m’38, and Bernitta
Maxine Breon Mitchell, c’35, were first to walk down the Hill.
Sarah Marquis has an
arm for tennis and a heart
for charity. At Blue Valley
North High School, she
served as tennis captain
and was named an East
Kansas League Scholar
Athlete. Sarah’s volunteer work includes the Saint Michael &
All Angels church nursery, Village Food Pantry, Hope Faith
Ministries and the Ronald McDonald House. The Leawood
native joins her sister Kaitlin at KU. Their paternal lineage
continues with their father, Hoyt Marquis, j’84. Sarah is the
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Sydney Rayl can hold her own on the Hill. As part of the
Salina High School Central forensics team, she qualified for
the CFL national tournament three times. She also served
as copy editor for the yearbook her senior year and taught a
weekly cooking class for children at the Salina Emergency
Aid Food Bank. Sydney was named a Kansas Honor Scholar
and a KU Watkins-Berger Scholar. Her parents are Harris
Rayl, c’75, g’78, and Shannon Drews Rayl, c’78. Her paternal
Jayhawk line continues with her grandparents, the late
Charles, b’43, and Virginia Harris Rayl, c’49. Sydney’s greatgrandparents
are Sidney, ’25, and Virginia Stowers Harris,
’24. Her sister, Alexandra, h’10, also preceded her at KU.
Maggie Rester’s
teaching
experience
will help in her
pursuit of an
education degree.
In her hometown
of Austin, Texas, she mentored students through the Peer
Assistant and Leadership Program. A Texas Scholar, she
excelled in the classroom and played on the Cedar Park
High School golf team. Maggie joins her brother, Blair,
on the Hill. Their parents are Matt, c’84, and Mary Alford
Rester, c’84. Her paternal grandparents are the late
Eugene Jr., ’49, and Marjorie Darby Alford, c’49.
She is the great-granddaughter of Harry, assoc., and
Edith Cubbison Darby, ’17.
Dan Simons didn’t travel far for college, but the branches
of his KU family tree spread over 12 decades. A graduate of
Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence, he played basketball

and ran cross
country. As he joins
his sister, Briahn,
on the Hill, he
plans to pursue an
engineering degree.
Dan’s Jayhawk
line began with
his paternal great-grandparents, Dolph Sr., c’25, and Marie
Nelson Simons, c’28, and grandparents, Dolph Jr., j’51, and
Pamela Simons, assoc. He is the son of Dan Sr., c’85, and
Trisha Malson Simons, c’84.
Curtis Stump’s
mathematical
mind will serve
him well at KU.
A graduate of
Westminster
Christian
Academy in St. Louis, he excelled in advanced placement
classes and participated in National Honor Society and
Summer Seminar, a trip with the school’s faculty. He also
played varsity soccer and volunteered with the Bonhomme
Presbyterian Church and St. Luke’s Hospital. Curtis’
Jayhawk lineage extends to his maternal great-grandparents
Hugo, c’29, and Dorothy Dunmire Rumsey, c’30. His KU
grandparents are Ann Rumsey Olson, f’57, and his paternal
grandfather Harl Stump, m’65. Curtis is the son of Steve,
e’86, and Lisa Olson Stump, b’86.
Megan Sullivan comes
from Leawood in great
shape to tackle the Hill.
The Shawnee Mission
East High School athlete
competed on the soccer,
cross country and
basketball teams. She also volunteered her time at Headstart
and on church service trips. Megan follows her brothers, Pat,
c’09; John, e’10; and Mike, a KU sophomore. The KU family
tradition continues with their parents, Brad, c’76, m’79, and
Sandy Sullivan, assoc. Megan’s paternal ancestry includes
grandparents Henry Jr., c’49, m’52, and Mary Huse Sullivan,
c’49; and great-grandparents Henry, c’18, m’20, and Helen
Wedd Sullivan, c’18.
Marcus Tetwiler demonstrated his talents
in the classroom, on the soccer field and
on stage. As Paola High School’s Thespian
of the Year, he landed several lead roles
and was chosen to perform for the Blue
Star Awards at Starlight Theater. He was
a member of National Honor Society,
president of the Rat Pack Pep Club, and two-year captain of
the soccer team. Marcus follows his sister, Meghan, j’06, and
brother, Michael, a current KU student. Their parents are
Lee, c’74, l’77, and Mari Baird Tetwiler, ’77. His paternal line
includes his grandparents, Harold, assoc., and Josephine Lee
Tetwiler, c’35, and great-grandfather, Hugh Lee, c1908.
Tom Walsh will hit
the books hard this
year. The Minnesota
native played rugby
and football at Edina
High School and
managed the hockey
team. His brother, Mitchell, welcomes him to Mount Oread.
Their Jayhawk family tradition began with their maternal
great-grandparents John, m’38, and Maxine Breon Mitchell,
c’35. Tom is the grandson of John III, c’62, m’66, and Ann
Bell Mitchell, d’61. His parents are Tim, c’88, and Andrea
Mitchell Walsh, c’85, b’85.
Sam Walter’s transition to college classes should be
a breeze. As a standout student at Lawrence Free State
High School, he took summer courses in Duke’s Talent
Identification Program and traveled with an exchange
program to Hiratsuka, Japan. He played soccer and rugby,
and founded the Free State Chapter of Junior State of
America. Sam’s Jayhawk line began with his maternal
great-grandparents, Dick Williams, ’15, and Mary Gossard
Williams Jackman, f’16, f’18. He is the grandson of Odd,
b’49, l’52, and Jonell Ashcraft Williams, c’81, g’85. Roger,
l’75, and Evan Williams Walter, c’85, are his parents.
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Third Generation
tradition. Adam also follows his brother Jeffrey Allmon, c’04,
to the Hill.
Max Archer joins the master’s in architecture program
at KU with plenty of design experience in his tool belt.
He was the architectural designer on the McPherson
Residential Construction Management team that won first
place in a national competition. Max is a KU Summerfield
Scholar, Kansas Honor Scholar and a member of National
Honor Society. He competed on the McPherson High
School wrestling, football and cross country teams, and
participated in Bike Across Kansas three times. Max follows
his siblings, Abbey Archer-Rierson, d’07; Sam, d’10; and
Anna, a KU junior. Their parents are Richard, MSW’88, and
Jill Bremyer-Archer, ’75. Max’s maternal grandparents are
John, c’41, l’46, and Jayne Williamson Bremyer, ’46.
Ben Braun
hopes to
engineer the
perfect college
experience. At
Hutchinson
High School,
he founded the Engineering Club and, as president,
organized a robotics competition and Engineering Weekend
at KU. For his academic achievements, Ben was named a
KU Summerfield Scholar, Robert Byrd Scholar and Kansas
Honor Scholar. He also played varsity soccer and tennis for
four years and helped the tennis team earn a state title. Ben
follows his sisters, Kaleigh, e’10, and Becca, a senior at KU.
Their parents are Steven, m’87, and Debra Bauman Braun,
j’86. Ben’s grandfather Wesley Braun, g’69, was the first
Jayhawk in the family.
Charles Bernard is
ready to take on the
business world—and
college classes. While
at Shawnee Mission
East High School, he
served as vice president
of operations and production at the Junior Achievement
Student Company. He also assisted with peer tutoring,
Environmental Club and Science Club, and volunteered with
organizations around his hometown, Prairie Village. This
Eagle Scout is a National Honor Scholar and Kansas Honor
Scholar. Charles follows his brother Jamie, c’10, to KU. Their
father is James Bernard Jr., c’73, and their grandparents are
James Sr., c’41, l’48, and Marjorie Bernard, assoc.
Adam Blinn plans to
put his technical mind
to good use in KU’s
engineering department.
The Wichita native was on
the football and wrestling
teams at The Independent
School, and also was a member of the Robotics Team.
Adam’s parents are Bob, l’84, and Kay Polson Blinn, n’74. His
grandfather, the late Hugh Polson, ’50, started the KU family
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Margaret Brill will have
no trouble finding her
niche on Mount Oread.
At Shawnee Mission East
High School, sports,
classes and volunteer
work kept her busy.
The award-winning DECA member participated in the
association’s international competition her senior year.
Margaret also volunteered in the SHARE program and
served as chairman for two years. She joins her sister Anne
on the Hill. Their Jayhawk lineage includes their father, Tom
Brill, c’71, l’75, and grandmother Agnes Brill, c’82.
Jack Bush hit
a grand slam
when he chose
to continue
the family
tradition. The
Lawrence High
School graduate played on the 2009 6A State Champion
baseball team, and founded the school’s Futsal Club his
senior year to organize indoor soccer games. Jack studied
Latin and Greek languages and traveled to Italy and Greece
on a school trip. He now brings his worldly experience to

KU’s business school. All of Jack’s grandparents studied
on Mount Oread, including Granville, b’42, l’48, and Letha
Epperly Bush, ’43; and W.C., b’47, and Patricia Ferguson
Hartley, c’47. Jack’s parents are John, c’81, and Ann Hartley
Bush, j’79. His sister Meredith, d’10, also preceded him on
the Hill.
Wordsmith Mary
Buttram brings
experience and
insight to KU’s School
of Journalism. At
Lafayette High School
in Wildwood, Mo.,
Mary helped coordinate the student-run newspaper, the
LHS Image. When she wasn’t in the newsroom or on the
tennis court, Mary volunteered with school and church
organizations, and spent one Spring Break in New Orleans
with Habitat for Humanity. Mary’s maternal Jayhawk line
continues with her mother, Susan Sellers Buttram, j’82,
and her grandparents, Mert, b’54, and the late Ruth Ann
“Roonie” Anderson Sellers, c’58.
Sean Conderman
travels to the Hill all
the way from Germany,
where he graduated from
Heidelberg American High
School. He represented
Heidelberg on the U.S.
European Command Teen Panel and was the U.S. Army
Teen Panel representative for Europe. As a member of the
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, he was named Cadet
of the Year. Also recognized for his skills in the classroom,
Sean was inducted into the National Society of High School
Scholars. His Jayhawk roots began with his grandfather, the
late J.D. Conderman, c’36, l’38. Sean’s father, Paul, c’72, l’75,
and brother, Chris, c’04, m’09, continued the tradition.
follows her brothers, Kyle, c’09, and Jared, to KU. Their
parents are James, c’83, h’84, m’88, and Kim Casper
Downard, h’84. Emily’s paternal Jayhawk lineage includes
her grandparents Edward, b’49, and Claire Grothusen
Downard, c’50.
Kelsie Fiss comes to
KU as a Mount Oread
Scholar, a testament to her
academic achievements at
St. Teresa’s Academy. The
Prairie Village native also
won National Scholastic
Art Awards for Ceramics and received the Pauline Reardon
Athletic Award as a member of the volleyball, basketball,
and track and field teams. During her junior year, she
joined a mission trip to Peru. Kelsie now joins her sister
Allie on the Hill. Their father is Robert Fiss, b’81, and their
KU grandparents are the late Galen Fiss, d’53, and Nancy
Hampton Fiss, f’54.
Joseph Flax works hard in a classroom and plays hard
with a team. He lettered in football, basketball and track
at Ness City High School. During his senior year, he ran
with the 1A state track champions, and was named Central
Plains League All-League Quarterback and GTM Sportswear
Athlete of the Week. Joseph graduated co-valedictorian and
received KU’s Summerfield Scholarship. He is the son of
Gregory, p’85, and Lisa Andrews Flax, p’85. His maternal
grandfather is David Andrews, e’49. Joseph joins his sister,
Katherine, at KU.
Crosby Cooper dances her way into college life. This
Overland Park native took lessons at the Miller Marley
School of Dance and Voice for 16 years, and was a member
of the Dazzler Dance Team at Blue Valley Northwest High
School. She was a freshman mentor, vice president for the
National Art Honor Society and a Kansas Honor Scholar.
Crosby’s parents are Andy, b’84, and Ann Showalter Cooper,
n’86. She is the granddaughter of the late David, b’57, and
Jane Crosby Cooper, d’57.
Emily Downard dives into her first semester on the Hill.
The Iowa native and four-year varsity swimmer at Ames
High School qualified for the state swimming competition
and was given the Richard K. Bliss swim award. She now
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Joe Fritzlen
will perform
swimmingly
in his new
classes after
qualifying
for
Missouri’s state swim competition. At Rockhurst High
School, he was a member of National Honor Society, an
Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and Academic
All-American. He joins his brother, John, at KU. Their
parents are Thomas Jr., c’84, and Kelly Myers Fritzlen, ’86.
His Jayhawk grandfather is Thomas Fritzlen, c’50, m’54.

Tamara Gaynes brings a long list of academic accolades
to KU’s School of Engineering. At Blue Valley Northwest
High School, she participated in the Center for Advanced
Professional Studies and volunteered with youth court,
which helped her earn the Presidential Community Service
Award. Other praise for this Overland Park native includes
the Lifetime Mathematics Achievement Award, Excellence
in Advanced Placement Calculus Award and recognition as
a Kansas Designated State Scholar. Tamara is the daughter
of Stuart Gaynes, m’90, and Marcy Stonefield Gaynes, c’84.
Her maternal grandmother is Sue Stonefield, ’80.
Connor
Grantham comes
to KU flexing
his muscles—and
his academic
ones, too. He had
plenty of training
on the wrestling, football and weight lifting teams at
Blue Valley West High School. Connor’s wrestling won
regional championships, and classroom smarts earned him
recognition as All-Academic First Team, Eastern Kansas
League Scholar Athlete and Advanced Placement Scholar
with Honor. Connor is the son of Aaron, c’87, m’91, and
Sheila Dillon Grantham, p’89. His KU grandparents are
Jared, m’62, and Carol Grantham, ’88, and Kathleen Whalin
Dillon, l’80.
James Grinter
already proved
he’s among the
fastest swimmers
in the state; now
he’ll take on the
KU School of
Engineering. As a member of the Manhattan High School
swim team, he was a four-time state qualifier and swam
on the Centennial League Championship Team in 2009.
James also played drums and clarinet for the marching
and symphonic bands, and received the highest rating at
the state choir competition. James is the son of Mark, c’84,
and Helena Orazem Grinter, e’83. His KU grandparents are
James, c’58, and Mary Brown Grinter, ’59.
Joe Gronniger joins the
Jayhawk family as a KU
Summerfield Scholar. At
Topeka’s Hayden High
School, he was named a
Kansas Honors Scholar
and earned the Pusitz
scholarship for graduating in the top 10 of his class. He
played baseball and soccer, participated in National Honor
Society and Future Business Leaders of America, and
earned the Hayden Award for scholarship, leadership and
citizenship. Joe’s maternal KU line includes his mother, Kim
Newton Gronniger, g’83, and his grandparents Otto, l’75,
and Rosa Lee Murphy Newton, MSW’02.
Michelle Holland
is excited for a new
challenge as she pursues
a chemical engineering
degree. At Hutchinson
High School, she was
a leader in Student
Council and National Honor Society, and qualified for
the state tournaments in tennis and swimming. She was
elected senator at Girls State and is a Kansas Honor Scholar.
Michelle follows her siblings Michael, b’09, and Christie to
the Hill. Their paternal lineage includes their father Mark
Holland, b’75, and grandmother Dorothy Heaps Holland,
c’37.
Alan Hornbaker marches to a different beat this year. At
Lawrence Free State High School, he led his section in the
symphonic and marching bands, and earned top score in
the Kansas State Band Solo Contest. Alan was a member of
the track, tennis and soccer teams, and won first team in All
Sunflower League, Central Region and All State. He is the
son of Thomas, c’73, g’75, and Shelly Buxton Hornbaker,
’83. His paternal grandparents are Allison, ’60, and Arlabel
Stewart Hornbaker, g’68. Alan’s sister, Jaime, j’08, preceded
him on the Hill.
Beck Johnson’s keen mind for business will take him far
on Mount Oread and beyond. During his senior year, he was
elected Kansas DECA president at the state conference and
competed at the national level. He also started a profitable
business detailing cars. At Shawnee Mission East High
School, he was on the track, football and basketball teams,
and traveled to Austria and the Czech Republic to sing with
the school chamber choir. Beck’s parents are Bryan, b’76,
and Linda McKie Johnson, ’78. His maternal grandmother,
Elizabeth Merriman McKie, attended KU with the class of
1955.
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KU will be par for the
course for Rachael Kerz.
Hailing from Springfield,
Ill., she played varsity golf
for Sacred Heart Academy
and was selected as
Central State Eight allconference.
She volunteered with the American Diabetes
Association, St. Agnes Auction and Farmer Photography.
Rachael’s Jayhawk lineage includes her mother, Heidi
Bloxdorf Kerz, c’83, and grandparents David Ross, c’56,
m’60, and Ann Poirier Bloxdorf, b’57.
Ali Kimura has a new goal in sight—a KU degree. For four
years, she played varsity soccer for Shawnee Mission South
High School, and received the Offensive Player Award in
2010. She was selected for the All-Sun and All-Sunflower
teams all four years. A native of Overland Park, Ali joins her
brother Kyle on Mount Oread. Their parents are Stephen
Kimura, m’86, and Maureen Sheehan, m’87. Ali’s grandfather
Charles Kimura, ’69, was the first family member on the Hill.
Holly Lafferty will finetune
her study habits this
year as a Mount Oread
Scholar. With nine years
of viola experience,
she harmonized with
the Shawnee Mission
East High School orchestra. She also participated in cross
country, track, German Club and Student Council, which
she served as treasurer. A Fairway native, Holly traveled to
Tijuana, Mexico, to do mission work with her church and
Esperanza International. She joins her sister, Frances, on
the Hill. Their maternal Jayhawk lineage continues with
their mother, Cindy Morgan Lafferty, j’76, l’81, and their late
grandfather Ray Morgan Jr., ’46.
Ryan Libel packed his golf clubs and crossed the state line
for his freshman year. As a student at Missouri’s Springfield
Catholic High School, he played on the basketball and
golf teams, and qualified for the state golf tournament.
Throughout high school, Ryan volunteered with Relay
for Life and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He is the son of Roy,
c’81, m’86, and Terri Topping Libel, b’81. His grandfather
Lambert Libel received a KU business degree in 1938.
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Chelsea Lund will be cheering loud and clear for the
’Hawks. At Eudora High School, she received All-American
and National Cheerleading Association awards. She also
participated in Environmental Club and Future Business
Leaders of America, and now pursues a journalism degree in
strategic communications. Chelsea joins her sister Sasha, a
junior at KU. They are the daughters of Kevin, c’88, l’92, and
Bickell Pratt Lund, c’89. Chelsea’s paternal Jayhawk lineage
continues with her grandparents George, a’55, and Jann
Duchossois Lund, d’55.
Ciara Malone fought
for human rights
and graduated from
Shawnee Mission
Northwest High School
with an International
Baccalaureate degree.
She was a member of Amnesty International and
volunteered in the Johnson County Youth Court, acting
as court prosecution and defense representative. She also
participated in the Kansas Science Olympiad and served as
co-president of Math Club. Ciara joins her siblings David,
Elliot and Willow at KU. Their parents are Shawn Malone,
c’95, and Heather Gambrell, c’01. Ciara’s paternal line
extends to grandparents Clifford, c’50, l’52, and Eleanor
Brown Malone, c’49.
Alexandra
Martin sings
the alma mater
with perfect
pitch. At
Highland Park
High School in
Dallas, she lent her voice to the Lads and Lassies Choir and
earned superior ratings in the University Interscholastic
League solo/choral competitions. She traveled on a choir
tour to Nashville and San Francisco, and also participated
in a three-week cultural immersion program in Siena, Italy.
Alexandra is the daughter of Glen, c’73, g’75, and Kristyn
Benage Martin, d’77. Her KU grandparents are Glen, m’49,
and Alice Brown Martin, f’42.
Erin McFarland
boasts an impressive
variety of high school
honors. At Olathe
Northwest High
School, she played
on the Raven Pride
marching, concert and jazz bands, and was a member of
the Tri-M Music Honor Society. A four-year varsity swimmer

and golfer, she led both teams as captain. Erin proved her
smarts in the classroom, earning membership in National
Honor Society and recognition as a Kansas Honors Scholar.
She is the daughter of Mark, c’86, and Amy Witt McFarland,
’88. Her Jayhawk grandparents are Cecil, b’55, and Barbara
Glover Witt, c’55.
Andrew Meier is as comfortable on stage as he is at a
drafting table. The Olathe East High School graduate
completed the 21st Century Environmental Design Program
and now enters KU’s School of Architecture, Design and
Planning. He sang in the high school chorale choir for four
years and performed in Les Miserables. Outside of school,
Andrew harmonized with the Kansas City Heart of America
Barbershop Chorus. His parents are Gerald, e’88, and
Christina Fortino Meier, n’91. His KU grandfather is John
Fortino, b’57.
Looking through a
camera lens is natural
for Max Mikulecky. He
has been shooting since
he was 12 and has won
numerous awards. Most
recently he was honored
for his photography at Carnegie Hall as one of 15 national
Gold Medalists for the top senior portfolios in the Scholastic
Art and Writing Awards. Max also was photo editor of Blue
Valley North’s newspaper and was named Outstanding
Senior Artist. He is the son of Susan Pott Mikulecky,
f’80, and grandson of Thomas Pott, a’57, and Kathleen
Eisenbiese Pott c’57.
Stuart Mitchelson swings into action on the Hill. He
played football and basketball at Pittsburg High School and
especially shined on the golf course, earning a medal at the
2A state tournament and a spot on the Crawford-Neosho-
Cherokee League team. Stuart joined National Honor
Society and volunteered with the Special Olympics. He
follows his brothers, James, c’10, and John, to the Hill. Their
parents are John, b’80, l’83, and Beverly Ramsey Mitchelson,
d’81. Stuart’s grandfather, Fred Mitchelson, b’46, l’49, began
the KU tradition.
New classes shouldn’t
intimidate William
Nulton, who graduated
from Rockhurst High
School as a Commended
National Merit Scholar.
He was chosen as a leader
for the Kairos retreat and traveled on mission trips around
the country. William also helped the lacrosse team win the
Missouri state championship his senior year with skills
inherited from his great-grandfather, Carnie Smith, d’33,
who played football for KU. William’s paternal lineage also
includes his grandfather William Nulton, c’53, l’58, and his
father, Carnie Nulton, c’81, m’85. He joins his sisters Mary
and Sally on the Hill.
Elizabeth Parker first
visited Allen Field House
when she was four
months old, and has been
rooting for the Jayhawks
ever since. At Olathe East
High School, she was a
member of the French National Honor Society and the Belle
Chanson women’s choir. She served on the Junior Board
of Directors for the Silver Blades Figure Skating Club, and
earned gold medals at the Heart of America Invitational, the
Pony Express Open and Omaha Winterfest. Elizabeth is the
daughter of Brett Parker, e’87, g’99, and the granddaughter
of Keith Parker, c’61.
Sarah Parrish found her
ideal college in her own
backyard. A Lawrence
native and graduate of
Free State High School,
she was on the basketball,
soccer and cross country
teams. She also participated in National Honor Society and
FYI leadership club. Sarah’s grandparents Robert, b’50, and
Mary Pollock Parrish, ’50, began the KU family tradition.
Her father is Robert Parrish, b’79.
Neil Phillips runs
headlong into new
challenges on the Hill.
As part of the Manhattan
High School soccer team,
he received the Iron Man
Award and was named
Most Valuable Player in 2009. He coached a children’s team
in the Little Apple Soccer Club and helped with the Micro
Soccer Camp. Neil volunteered at the Flint Hills Free Clinic,
received the KU Freshman Achievement Scholarship and is
a Kansas Honor Scholar. His brother, Nathan, welcomes him
to KU. They are the sons of Debra Doubek-Phillips, m’86.
Herbert, c’53, m’56, and Lucille Doubek, assoc., are Neil’s
grandparents.
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Matthias Reiber
continues his sporting
life as he pursues a degree
in athletic training. At
Lawrence High School, he
played soccer and helped
manage the girls’ soccer
team. He twice competed at the state diving competition,
and honed his skills on the rugby field with the Junior
Jayhawk team. Matthias is the son of Elizabeth Reiber,
c’75, g’77. His grandmother Joan Lenzen Reiber received a
graduate degree in 1972, and his grandfather Fritz Reiber
taught graphic design at KU until his retirement.
Amanda Rixey brings perfect pirouettes to the University
Dance Company. A Leawood native, she attended summer
ballet intensives in Kansas City, Austin and Chicago, and
earned the Patricia Joyce Ellis Art and Dance Scholarship.
During her years at St. Thomas Aquinas High School,
she volunteered with Turnstyles Thrift Store, Operation
Breakthrough and St. Luke’s Hospital. Amanda is a Mount
Oread Scholar and Kansas Honor Scholar. Her parents
are Robert, ’82, and Mary Delich Rixey, b’81. She is the
granddaughter of Norton Rixey Sr., e’47.
Lindsay Rooker will hit the ground running this fall
after leaving the Shawnee Mission East High School cross
country and track teams. Not one to neglect her studies,
she was a member of National Honor Society, National Art
Honor Society and Junior Classical League. Lindsay is the
daughter of Tom, c’86, and Melissa Brown Rooker, f’86.
Her KU grandparents are the late Edwin Rooker, ’54, and
Peedee Brown, c’88.
Abby Row is jumping for joy at becoming a Jayhawk. She
spent four years as captain of the varsity gymnastics team
at Shawnee Mission North High School. She also was a
cheerleader and pole-vaulter, and joins the KU track and
field team this year. The Merriam native participated in
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Student Council, National Honor Society and a variety of
community service organizations. She joins her sister, Molly,
at KU. Their parents are Daniel, c’79, and Marla Higley Row,
n’83. Abby’s KU grandparents are Alvin, a’52, and Glenna
Row, assoc., and Charles, ’42, and Marlene Reynolds Higley,
’76.
Austin Schroeder scored numerous goals as soccer team
captain and a leader in academics at Independence High
School, where he graduated among the top 10 in his class
and was a member of National Honor Society. A member of
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, he was named to all-region
teams in soccer and earned varsity letters in tennis and
basketball. He led the Future Business Leaders of America
chapter as president and was an officer in the science and
Latin clubs. His brother, Sam, is a KU junior. They follow
their parents, Thomas, b’78, and Deborah Rider Schroeder,
c’79, d’80, to the Hill. Their maternal grandmother is
Barbara Burnham Rider, g’71.
Joseph Segraves will be
sure to cover his bases as
he chooses which degree
to pursue. At Olathe East
High School, he excelled
in the classroom and on
the baseball field. His
brother Andrew received a business degree in 2008, but
KU’s education and meteorology programs have piqued
Joe’s interest. His paternal Jayhawk lineage continues with
his father, Steven Segraves, b’82, m’86, and grandfather,
Carl Segraves, ’60.
Andrew Shaw comes to KU seeking the stage. At Shawnee
Mission Northwest High School, he sang in the chamber,
a capella and men’s choirs, was a member of the orchestra,
and performed in the Repertory Theatre and Thespian
Troupe #888. He also sang with the Kansas Music Educators
Northeast District and State Honor Choir. Andrew joins his
brother Daniel on the Hill. Their parents are Greg, e’82, and
Pamela Winn Shaw, c’82, m’86. Andrew’s grandfather Neale
Shaw, e’49, began the KU legacy.
Shauna Stagner hopes for no curve balls in her pursuit
of a KU degree. Hailing from Grapevine, Texas, she played
varsity softball for Colleyville Heritage High School. She

was a member of National Honor Society and Student
Council, and volunteered at Ft. Worth Day Center for the
Homeless. Shauna is the daughter of Murray, j’78, and Lana
Bowles Stagner, c’76, g’79. Her maternal grandparents are
Buddy, b’64, and Creta Bowles, assoc.
Allison Voorhees leads
the way on a campus
her family knows well. A
graduate of Lenexa’s St.
James Academy, she was
a Catholic Retreat leader
and a house leader in
Student Council. She also coached volleyball at a local junior
high school, taught Vacation Bible School and served as a
peer mentor. Allison’s KU lineage began with her maternal
grandparents, Bill Hamm, d’59, g’66, and Betsy Lyon Hamm,
’61. Her mother is Amy Hamm Voorhees, ’84.
Adam
Wesche
hails from
North
Carolina,
where he
made a
name for himself on the soccer field and the golf course.
At Northern Nash High School, he was selected for the Big
East All-Conference team and was named player of the
year twice. On the fairway, he helped his team reach finals
at the North Carolina 3A state championship. A native of
Rocky Mount, he traveled with the Englewood Presbyterian
Church on two mission trips. Adam’s sister, Kristen, d’08,
preceded him at KU. Their Jayhawk line continues with
their parents Jeff, c’79, and Anita Johnson Wesche, d’81, and
grandfather Richard Johnson, ’50.
Jamie Winters packed her spirit and pep for her move to
Mount Oread. She cheered on the squad at Olathe East High
School and served as captain her senior year. She also was
an officer for National Honor Society and Youth Congress.
Her brother Jake welcomes her to the Hill as she pursues a
degree in journalism. Their parents are Ty, b’79, and Carol
“Brie” Harmon Winters, c’80. Jamie’s KU grandparents are
Melvin L. Winters, EdD’62, and R. Thomas, c’43, g’48, and
Nila Gentry Harmon, c’46.
Sarah Witt can give the
’Hawks some pointers
before their next game
at Allen Field House.
As a Maize High School
student, she competed
on the varsity basketball
team and received a scholarship from the Booster Club. She
volunteered with the Kansas Association for Youth, was a
member of National Honor Society and Student Council,
and was named a Kansas Honor Scholar. Sarah’s sister
Nicole, b’09, g’10, preceded her on the Hill. Their paternal
Jayhawk line includes their father, Bruce Witt, c’83, and
grandparents Cecil, b’55, and Barbara Glover Witt, c’55.
Paul Wolff marches on to pursue his interests in business
and marketing. At Shawnee Mission East High School,
he was part of the Lancer Drumline for four years,
served as senior class secretary, and was a member of
the International Club and Link Crew. He also belonged
to Business Professionals of America and placed third in
the state for Human Resources Management. A Leawood
resident, he volunteered in numerous SHARE projects,
including the Special Olympics. Paul’s family bleeds
crimson and blue, starting with his grandparents Frederick,
m’44, and Elizabeth, n’45. His parents, Rick, c’71, j’74, and
Jenny Hoffman Wolff, j’76, continued the tradition.
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Second Generation
Logan Abbott graduated from Maize High School. He is
the son of Bryce, c’80, and Jana Deines Abbott, b’81.
Elizabeth Albani of Parkville, Mo., graduated from St. Pius
X High School and follows her siblings Lauren, c’07, and
Michael, c’10, to the Hill. Their father is Lawrence Albani,
m’85.
Tyler Amble graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest
High School and follows his sister Kirsten, c’09. Their
parents are Gary, c’87, and Lori Amble, assoc.
Eva Anderson graduated from Wichita East High School.
Her parents are Brent, j’77, and Cristy Anderson, assoc.
Thomas Baalman graduated from Andale High School
and follows his siblings, Francis, l’08, and Christopher and
Joseph, who are both in the KU School of Medicine. Their
mother is Diane Orth-Baalman, m’82.
Victoria Baldwin graduated from Maize High School. Her
father is Mark Baldwin, b’80.
Kelsey Ball of Wichita graduated from Kapaun Mt. Carmel
Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Scott, c’79, and
Diane Ball, assoc.
Amy Barnthouse of Leawood graduated from Notre Dame
de Sion High School and follows her sisters, Molly, c’10, and
Amy to KU. Their parents are Joe, c’80, m’85, and Dorothy
Auten Barnthouse, n’83.
Blake Baumann of Overland Park graduated from Olathe
East High School and joins his brother, Andrew, on the
Hill. Their parents are James, p’83, and Kathleen Sifford
Baumann, p’82.
Blaine Bengtson graduated from Salina High School
Central and follows his siblings, Anton, c’08, and Katie, c’09,
to KU. Their father is Greg Bengtson, c’76, l’79.
Emily Beran graduated from Claflin High School. Her
mother is Lisa Walter Beran, c’83, l’86.
Colorado native Tyler Betz graduated from Montrose
Senior High School. He is the son of Ted, b’89, and Lori
Wasinger Betz, j’90.
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Brett Boresow of Olathe graduated from Blue Valley
Northwest High School. His father is Michael Boresow, d’81,
one of 14 siblings who all attended KU.
Matthew Boyle of Tulsa, Okla., graduated from Cascia Hall
Catholic Preparatory School. His father is Ronald Boyle, ’63.
Overland Park native Jessica Brady graduated form Blue
Valley West High School. She is the daughter of Mark Brady,
m’91.
Leawood resident Ashley Brautman graduated from Notre
Dame de Sion High School. She is the daughter of Barry,
b’87, and Suzanne Schonacher Brautman, d’88.
Sarah Brennan of Wichita graduated from Kapaun Mt.
Carmel Catholic High School and joins her sister Kaitlin on
the Hill. Their father is John Brennan, l’86.
Colorado native Emily Bullard graduated from Lakewood
High School. Her father is Joe Bullard, j’72.
Caleb Busch graduated from Sabetha High School and
joins his brother Christian on the Hill. Their father is
Thomas Busch, h’88.
Michele Carter of League City, Texas, graduated from
Clear Springs High School and follows her siblings Jason,
e’09, and Amanda, e’10. Their parents are Joel, e’80, and
Sharon Carter, assoc.
Aaron Catlin graduated from Beloit High School and
follows in the footsteps of his sisters Sarah, b’09, and Emily,
c’10. Aaron is the son of Todd, c’83, and Marla Meskimen
Catlin, p’84.
Henry Chapman graduated from Lawrence High School
and follows his brothers, Daniel Paulette-Chapman, c’01,
g’04, and Zac Kohl, c’06. Henry’s parents are Michael, g’77,
and Ann Davis Chapman, g’87.
Morgan Christensen graduated from Medicine Lodge High
School and follows her sisters, Eryn and Corrine, to the Hill.
Their mother is Cindy Platt Christensen, d’84.

Wichita resident Kayla Clark graduated from Kapaun Mt.
Carmel Catholic High School. She is the daughter of
Stephen Clark, m’95.
Devin Clement of Shawnee graduated from St. Thomas
Aquinas High School. His parents are Robert, assoc., and
Lisa Gonzales Clement, c’82.
Overland Park native Anna Cofer graduated from Blue
Valley Northwest High School and follows her sister,
Katelyn, c’10, j’10, to the Hill. Their KU family includes their
father, Walter Cofer, l’81, and step-mother, Nicola Heskett,
c’93.
Daniel Cohen of Valley Park, Mo., graduated from Parkway
South High School. His father is Michael Cohen, c’82.
Patrick Cullen of Leawood graduated from Rockhurst
High School and follows his brother, John, b’10, to the Hill.
Patrick is the son of Jerry Cullen, ’85, and Jan Scroggin, j’81.
Carter Curtis graduated from Hays High School and
follows his brother, Christian, c’10, to KU. Their father is
Jeffery Curtis, m’81.
Megan Dobson of Lenexa graduated from Shawnee
Mission West High School. She is the daughter of Denise
Burgman Dobson, b’85.
Erin Evans of North Liberty, Iowa, graduated from West
High School. Her parents are Isaac, g’87, and Lynn Lampe
Evans, p’87.
Minnesota native Logan Everson graduated from Orono
High School. His parents are Lance, c’87, and Kristi Foster
Everson, b’86.
Lawrence Flanagan of Raymore, Mo., graduated from
Raymore-Peculiar High School and joins his brother,
Thomas, at KU. Lawrence is the son of Thomas Flanagan,
s’78, MSW’79, and Jo Lynne Nigro Flanagan, MSW’84.
Emily Foster of Leawood graduated from Blue Valley North
High School and joins her sister, Kathryn, on the Hill. Their
father is Bart Foster, e’84, g’85.
Emily Frese graduated from Council Grove High School
and joins her siblings, Jacob and Abigail, at KU. Their
parents are Daniel, m’78, and Donna Essington Frese, c’77.
Lauren Gaylor of League City, Texas, graduated from Clear
Creek High School. She is the daughter of Kent Gaylor, e’82,
g’84.
John Gentry graduated from Andover Central High School.
His parents are Jeff, b’83, and Polly How Gentry, j’84.
Alec Giambrone graduated from Manhattan High School
and follows his brother, Andrew, to KU. Their parents are
Albert, g’90, and Diane Giambrone.
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Carly Glennon graduated from Atchison High School. She
is the daughter of Karen Glennon, g’96.
Stillwell resident Jamie Goldenberg graduated from Blue
Valley High School and joins her brother, Spencer, on the
Hill. Their mother is Marcy Whitebloom Goldenberg, h’86.
Andrew Golub of Overland Park graduated from Blue
Valley Northwest High School and follows his sister, Molly,
c’09, to KU. He is the son of Rick, l’80, and Maryln Lambert
Golub, l’80.
Spencer Griffin graduated from Salina High School South.
He is the son of Max Griffin Jr., f’60, d’64, and Kathleen
Taylor Griffin, j’79.
Eryn Gronewoller graduated from Onaga High School.
She is the daughter of John, ’84, and Regina Gronewoller,
MSW’10.
Blake Hamilton graduated from Topeka West High School
and joins his brother, Chase, on the Hill. Their parents are
Scott, c’80, and Mary Weiser Hamilton, c’84.
Lenexa native Jessie Hardesty graduated from Shawnee
Mission West High School. She is the daughter of Jason,
g’02, and Melissa Glynn Hardesty, b’97.
Taylor Haviland of Mission Woods graduated from
Shawnee Mission East High School. He is the son of Charles
Haviland, b’76, g’80, l’80.
Cincinnati native MacKenzie Heeney graduated from
Saint Ursula Academy. She is the daughter of Jon, j’86, and
Debbie Hoy Heeney, ’87.
Jesse Hegwood of San Diego graduated from Mt. Carmel
High School. His parents are Jeff, c’87, and Armonda Barlow
Hegwood, c’88.
Rachel Hilger graduated from Russell High School. She is
the daughter of Patrick Hilger, p’92.
Evan Holcomb graduated from Hutchinson High School
and follows his siblings, Jessica, b’09, c’09, and Grant, to KU.
Their parents are Murray, c’82, m’86, and Colleen Grigsby
Holcomb, ’83.
Hutchinson native Aaron Holmes graduated from Buhler
High School and joins his brother, Adam, on the Hill. Their
father is David Holmes, c’81.
Beth Irungu graduated from Topeka West High School. She
is the daughter of Jane Njeri Irungu, g’00, PhD’10.
Illinois resident Joshua Jamison graduated from
Libertyville High School and follows his sister Allison to
KU. Their parents are Jon, c’74, c’75, and Vicki Jamison,
assoc.

Haleigh Jones of Saint Francisville, La., graduated from
West Feliciana High School. Her mother is Barbara Hubinger
Jones, j’80.
Addison Keegan-Harris graduated from Topeka High
School. She is the daughter of Sean Harris, d’92, and Tracy
Keegan, d’91.
Seok Won Kim graduated from Olathe South High School.
He is the son of Anna Myeong, g’05, DMA’10.
Nicholas Komin of Huntington Beach, Calif., graduated
from Servite High School. His father is Frank Komin, e’78.
Tuscaloosa, Ala., native Lillian Kopaska-Merkel graduated
from Northridge High School. She is the daughter of David,
PhD’84, and Sheila Kopaska-Merkel, f’79.
Samuel Kovzan of Leawood graduated from Shawnee
Mission East High School. His parents are Stephen, g’94,
and Kari Kovzan, assoc.
Brandon Kuzara of Colorado Springs graduated from Air
Academy High School. His mother is Lori Polis Kuzara, g’84.
Andrew Larkin graduated from Garden City High School
and follows his brothers, Jeff, c’06; Tom, a’09; and Brian, a
KU senior. Their parents are Grant, c’78, and Kathleen Korte
Larkin, n’80.
Illinois native Zachary Leard graduated from Batavia High
School. His mother is Roxann Tate Leard, l’84.
Twins Matt and Mike Lierz of St. Joseph, Mo., graduated
from Bishop LeBlond High School. Their father is Mark
Lierz, c’83, m’87.
Rhiannon Lloyd graduated from Spring Hill High School
and joins her brother, Evan, on the Hill. Their parents are
John, assoc., and Lewanna Bell-Lloyd, d’79, l’84.
New Mexico resident Maslyn Locke graduated from Los
Alamos High School. She is the daughter of Thomas, g’82,
PhD’85, and Karen Streibig Locke, MSW’81.
Madelynne Lockhart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, graduated
from Linn-Mar High School. She is the daughter of
Theodore, e’87, and Elizabeth Ansley Lockhart, b’90.
Jonathan Loepp of Overland Park graduated from Olathe
East High School. His parents are Herman, assoc., and Kerri
Huss Loepp, h’85.
Leawood resident Samuel Logan graduated from Shawnee
Mission East High School. His parents are Fred, ’74, and
Carol Hochscheid Logan, j’77, g’81.
Garrett Lust of Salina graduated from Sacred Heart High
School. His father is Gregory Lust, b’77.
Timothy MacArthur of Tallahassee, Fla., graduated from
Leon High School. He is the son of Richard, m’73, and
Barbara Gill MacArthur, g’81.
Elizabeth Madrigal graduated from Shawnee Mission
Northwest High School. Her father is Peter Madrigal, c’82.
Wildwood, Mo., resident Lillian Maggiorotto graduated
from Ursuline Academy in St. Louis and joins her brother
Zachary at KU. She is the daughter of Frank Maggiorotto,
g’89.
Marvin Miller graduated from St. Francis Community High
School and joins his sisters, Sheryl and Sara, on the Hill.
Their parents are Terry, ’81, and Mary Miller, m’96.
California native George Mullinix graduated from
Claremont High School and joins his brother, Mark Jr., at
KU. Their parents are Mark, c’78, and Julia Riggs-Mullinix,
’80.
Cara Murray of Lenexa graduated from Shawnee Mission
West High School. She is the daughter of Cheryl Wink
Murray, c’78, c’79, h’79.
Sam Parkinson graduated from Topeka West High School.
He is the son of Gov. Mark Parkinson, l’84, and Stacy Abbott
Parkinson, c’81, c’81, l’84.
Anna Pavelonis of Scottsdale, Ariz., graduated from Xavier
High School. She is the daughter of Joel, m’87, and Teresa
Greene Pavelonis, n’87.
Jordan Pfeiffer of Mission Woods graduated from Shawnee
Mission East High School. He is the son of Larry Pfeiffer,
b’71.
St. Louis resident Michael Phelan graduated from Mehlville
High School. His father is Grady Phelan, f’85.
Cassandra Post of Manassas Park, Va., graduated from
Manassas Park High School and Northern Virginia
Community College (Fall 2010 graduate). Her father is Greg
Post, e’81.
Allison Raymond of El Cajon, Calif., graduated from
Rancho San Diego’s Steele Canyon High School. She is the
daughter of Paul Raymond, c’71.
Caesie Reynolds graduated from Emporia High School.
She is the daughter of Michael Reynolds, m’88.
Atlanta native Thomas Rodewald graduated from Lakeside
High School. His mother is Patricia Cain Rodewald, c’80.
Elle Rose graduated from Hutchinson High School and
follows her brother, Evan, e’10, to the Hill. Their parents are
Scott, e’82, and Lori Maxwell Rose, f’82.
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Matthew Rowe of Fox River Grove, Ill., graduated from
Cary-Grove High School. His father is Richard Rowe, b’82.
Texas native Paige Ryan graduated from Plano Senior High
School. She is the daughter of Jerome, j’88, and Susan Knip
Ryan, f’89.
Bret Schawang of Webster Groves, Mo., graduated from
Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis. His
father is Thomas Schawang, b’87.
Sara Schwalm graduated from Osawatomie High School.
She is the daughter of Cynthia Stanley Schwalm, h’88.
Alec Scott of Overland Park graduated from Blue Valley
High School. His parents are Jeffrey, b’89, and Kimberly
Scott, c’98.
Grace Seuferling of Mission graduated from Bishop Miege
High School. She is the daughter of Ronald Seuferling, b’81.
Austin Simecka graduated from Olathe Northwest High
School and comes to the Hill with his brother, Benjamin, a
sophomore this year. Their parents are Benjamin, c’87, and
Mary Lou Overmyer Simecka, d’92.
Danielle St. Amand of St. Louis graduated from Parkway
North High School. Her father is Gregory St. Amand, b’82.
Dallas native Robert Steffey-Bernstein graduated from
Sunset High School. His mother is Christina Steffey, c’73,
d’74.
Alexandra Tait of Overland Park graduated from
Notre Dame de Sion. Her parents are Rob, c’88, and Julie
Roemmele Tait, c’89.
Robert Taylor of Mission Viejo, Calif., graduated from
Santa Margarita High School. His father is Rick Taylor, b’80.
William Thompson graduated from Salina High School
Central. He is the son of Patrick Thompson, l’80.
Tom Vance of Shawnee Mission graduated from Blue Valle
North High School. His parents are Mark, g’94, and Juli
Marino Vance, b’79.
Michael Vernon of Sugar Land, Texas, graduated from
William P. Clements High School and follows his brother
Nathan, j’05, to KU. Their parents are Charles, c’78, l’81, and
Alyse Bernstein Vernon, c’79.
Seth Walden graduated from Iola High School. He is the
son of Bill, p’90, and Becky Walden, assoc.
Leavenworth native Chelsea Weeks graduated from
Lansing High School. Her parents are Blain, b’88, and Merry
Kay Weeks, assoc.
Jack Wellner of Leawood graduated from Blue Valley North
High School and joins his sister, Emily, at KU. Their parents
are Dennis, a’73, and Julie Black Wellner, a’82, e’82, a’92.
Idaho native Garrett Wolfe graduated from Meridian
Technical Charter High School. He is the son of Jeff, c’83,
and Barbara Blinn Wolfe, c’85.
Eric Wreath graduated from Andover High School. His
father is Dana Wreath, e’87.
Colorado native Caitlin Young graduated from Grand
Junction High School. Her parents are John, c’83, g’87, and
Janet Rintoul Young, j’83.
Mason Young graduated from Derby High School and
follows his sister, Katie, b’09, to KU. Mason is the son of
Christopher, e’85, and Pamela Farnsworth Young, b’81.
Thomas Zheng graduated from Lawrence High School. He
is the son of Mike, c’86, g’90, and Dana Chang Zheng, c’90.
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