The Hill | Spring 2026

Celebrating 75 Years of Greenhill School

GREENHILL MISSION

In a diverse and inclusive community, Greenhill prepares and inspires students to lead authentic, purposeful lives.

GREENHILL VISION

We see our students joyfully reaching their full potential. We see our school thriving as an academically excellent, diverse, inclusive, and connected community.

We see our world made more hopeful because of the Greenhill community.

GREENHILL CORE PRINCIPLES

Excellence | Integrity | Compassion | Courage

Celebrating the many eras that brought us here

This summer, while renovating Crossman Dining Hall, we uncovered something unexpected: handwritten notes scrawled on the rafters from students who once performed in the Zale Theatre, now our West Dining space. It was a message in a bottle from Greenhill’s past that arrived right on time as we celebrate our 75th anniversary.

As a former theatre kid, those notes felt familiar to me: the excitement, pride, inside jokes . . . and, ultimately, the enduring desire of teenagers to declare, I was here Reading them, I was reminded how central student engagement has always been at Greenhill. When students are given the chance to commit deeply, they discover what they are capable of. That is why we continue to invest in the people, programs, and spaces that make that possible, from the Marshall Family Performing Arts Center to our STEM + Innovation Center, and our new athletics facilities.

We have come a long way in 75 years; today’s students now eat chicken tikka tacos where earlier generations once sang “There’s a bright golden haze on the meadow.” And yet the heart of Greenhill remains the same.

Anniversaries give us perspective. They help us see the choices and commitments that made this school what it is, and they sharpen our sense of what we must sustain and strengthen if Greenhill is to remain the school our students deserve.

This issue is designed to honor that continuity while celebrating the many eras that brought us here. You will find coverage of this year’s anniversary events, including our birthday celebration on September 11; our Heart of the Hill activities; and a series of throwback athletics uniforms; as well as a decade-by-decade spread of photos, quotes, and memories.

This year also brings reflection tinged with loss. We mourn the passing of former Head of School Phil Foote, whose leadership helped shape the modern Greenhill and whose impact lives on in the community he strengthened. We are grateful for his legacy and for all who carry it forward.

You’ll also read about the ISAS reaccreditation process, which is an important opportunity to assess ourselves honestly and sharpen our direction, as well as the opening of our new athletics facility, a visible sign of our continued evolution in support of student wellbeing and growth. We’re proud, too, of the $100,000 matching grant from the E.E. Ford Foundation to establish a comprehensive environmental science education program, including a greenhouse, a Blackland prairie ecosystem installation, and outdoor learning spaces for pre-K through Grade 12.

Finally, you will find a Growing Stronger Together campaign update. Your support is essential to sustaining what matters most at Greenhill . . . and to building what comes next.

Taken together, I hope this issue reminds you of those notes in the rafters: building on what came before, and written with the future in mind.

Thank you for your ongoing connection, your pride, and your investment in this community.

With gratitude,

Lee J. Hark Head of School

IN MEMORIAM

Phil Foote 1935-2026

Former Head of School Phillip Gene Foote passed away on January 30, 2026.

Foote spent 23 years at Greenhill, first serving as Head of Lower School, then Head of Lower and Middle School, and finally as Head of School from 1976 to 1992.

Foote was born on May 2, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas, along with twin sister, Phyllis. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High and matriculated to the University of Texas, graduating with a BA in Education in 1957. He studied theology at the University of Chicago for a year before returning home in 1958 to teach Spanish in the Port Arthur Independent School District.

In 1959, Foote went to live in Salzburg, Austria as part of the World Council of Churches to aid with Hungarian refugee relief.

While there, he received a Fulbright Teaching Scholarship to teach English at The American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1961. He quickly established himself as the Head of the English Department at The Farm School, where he developed and published textbooks for teaching English as a second language. He spent the next four years teaching and immersing himself in Greek life and culture before returning to the United States and the University of Texas to continue his master's degree. He served as an advisor to the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and while playing the piano for his fraternity brothers, he met

the love of his life, Mary Alice Swift, who sang along with him. They married soon after and the newlyweds headed back to Thessaloniki where Foote returned to his position with The Farm School. A lifelong dedication to The Farm School followed, as Foote later served as Board of Trustees chair, and helped coordinate a program, Greek Summer, in which American students spent the summer working at both The Farm School and small Greek villages.

Phil and Mary Foote returned to the United States in 1969, so that he could take a job with Greenhill School.

His initial role was as Head of the Lower School (grades 1-4), but he quickly added the Middle School head role the next year. Foote was named Head of School of Greenhill in 1976, becoming the school’s second Head, a role he held until 1992. Foote was widely regarded as a visionary in innovative education.

During Foote’s time as Head of School, Greenhill was characterized by prodigious, contagious energy and boundless optimism. His personal magnetism and his courage in exploring new ways of “doing school” empowered and inspired faculty to dream big and

take risks. He intentionally fostered the idea of “The Greenhill Family,” and he had an extraordinary way of making every student and family feel known and important.

He honored the dignity of every child and had a keen sense of the unique learning styles of each student. He often delighted students by greeting them by name, seemingly knowing every student in the school. He accepted the Excellence in Private Education Award from President Ronald Reagan in 1985 on behalf of Greenhill School. He received a Special Recognition in Education Award from the North Texas State University Professional Administrators and Supervisors Council in 1988. During his tenure as Head of School, Foote pushed Greenhill to increase its connection with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dallas to extend the school’s impact on the greater Dallas community. He urged fellow independent schools to follow. Outside of Greenhill, Foote was active in the Rotary Club of Dallas where he received the Paul Harris Award for exceptional service to the community in 1988.

Foote advanced founder Bernard Fulton’s vision by growing enrollment from 984 to 1,210, increasing the number of full-time faculty members from 95 to 135, and establishing financial stability for the school by leading the Greenhill Park land-lease initiative, which solidified and grew Greenhill’s endowment. He was also known and loved for wearing red-plaid pants and playing the piano for sing-alongs during the holidays.

Foote served as the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) President in 1982 and as Secretary to the Executive Committee of the National Association of Principals of Schools for Girls from 1990 to 1992.

Foote and Mary moved to New York City in the fall of 1992 so that he could lead the Horace Mann School over the next three years. In 1995, he returned to his elementary school roots by taking the Head of School job at the Cathedral School of St. John the Divine in New York City, where he served for the next eight years.

Outside of education, Foote was well known for his ability to sit down at any piano and play by ear, entertaining the room with showtunes and classics alike. The green thumb that Phil honed at his Dallas home and at Greenhill found plenty of opportunities to thrive in New York, even in Manhattan condos and gardens at his children’s homes. At Greenhill, Foote’s legacy lives on through the Phillip G. Foote Lower School, the Foote Quadrangle, and the Phillip Foote Citizenship Award for graduating seniors.

Foote is survived by his wife, Dr. Mary S. Foote, and their children, David Foote ’85, Andrew Foote ’86 (wife: Blake), and Amy Foote McCooe ’89 (husband: Matt), and his grandchildren Gracie, Finn, Kate, and Maggie McCooe, and John and Luke Foote.

Greenhill’s ISAS Reaccreditation Process REFLECTING ON THE LAST 10 YEARS

Every ten years, Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) member schools engage in a reaccreditation process. The process offers schools the opportunity to reflect on accomplishments over the past 10 years and identify areas for continued growth over the next 10 years.

The process spans two years: data gathering and analysis in the first year, and observation and evaluation by a visiting school team in the second year. Greenhill selected ISAS’s recently introduced Self-Study II model, which allowed the School to shape the reflection process and mirrored Greenhill’s mission, vision, and aspirations.

A Self-Study Steering Committee, led by Director of Academics Jason Yaffe and comprising employees from across the school, identified ways to engage a broad range of community members in a yearlong process of reflection, research, and reimagination.

The committee reviewed existing school research, conducted the ISAS Self-Study survey, and held 21 focus groups, soliciting input from students, employees, families, and Board members. Three priorities emerged as central to Greenhill’s continued growth and reflection:

1. Clarity and consistency

2. Community and belonging

3. Balance

From those three overarching themes, the steering committee created 10 research teams to delve more deeply into each area. The research teams used guiding questions to focus their work. For example, the team exploring Clarity and Consistency in Teaching Practices had guiding questions including:

How can educators more intentionally allocate time to balance academic content, skill development, and social-emotional learning?

Each research team held multiple meetings, sought input from peers, and analyzed existing processes, culminating in a report synthesizing their findings. These reports ultimately led to a summary of Greenhill’s strengths and growth areas that served as a foundation for the committee of visiting educators who planned to visit at the end of January 2026.

Unexpected winter weather delayed the visit to the beginning of April. The Summer 2026 Issue of The Hill will share the results of their visit and the path ahead for Greenhill.

Throughout the reaccreditation, many noted the convergence of the School’s 75th anniversary with this decennial process and that it offered an ideal opportunity to honor the School’s history while envisioning the next chapter.

GREENHILL’S SELF-STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE

Mary Ellen Brence

Pre-K-1st Literacy and Learning Support Specialist

Jessica Chu

Director of Service Learning and Community Engagement

Kendra Grace

Associate Head of School & Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Lee Hark Head of School

Barry Ide

Upper School Science Teacher

Matt Martinson

Director of Finance & Accounting

Monsie Muñoz ‘05 Director of Equity and Inclusion

Eric Schoonard

Middle School Math Teacher

Jason Yaffe Director of Academics

Greenhill School Receives Grant for Environmental Education Program

Earlier this school year, Greenhill received a $100,000 matching grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation to establish a comprehensive environmental science education program, including the construction of a greenhouse, Blackland prairie ecosystem installation, and outdoor learning spaces for pre-K to grade 12.

The matching grant means that Greenhill must raise an additional $100,000 in order to receive the full amount from the Foundation, effectively doubling the impact of community contributions.

“It is an incredible honor and privilege to receive this generous support from the Edward E. Ford Foundation,” shared Head of School Lee Hark. “This grant affirms our commitment to innovative education as we prepare students to lead authentic, purposeful lives. It will allow us to provide Greenhill students with meaningful, real-world learning experiences that will shape how they understand science, sustainability, and their role in the world.”

This initiative will focus on the local Blackland prairie ecosystem and vegetable gardening, as well as focus on the following objectives:

1. Educational Excellence: Provide students with handson, experiential learning opportunities that enhance their understanding in the sciences, arts, and humanities.

2. Sustainability: Foster a culture of sustainability and environmental stewardship among students, staff, and the broader community.

3. Ecosystem Restoration: Restore and maintain a section of the Blackland Prairie, promoting biodiversity and ecological health on school grounds.

4. Community Resource: Establish Greenhill School as a regional and national resource for ecosystem restoration,

offering professional development and training for educators from various schools.

5. Service Learning: Students recognize problems or opportunities, design and implement solutions.

6. Social Emotional Learning: Combatting what Richard Louv calls “The Nature Deficit Disorder” with intentional time away from screens and practicing Greenhill’s core principles: compassion, courage, excellence, and integrity.

7. Social Entrepreneurship: Selling native plants in the fall and spring to Greenhill and the broader community.

“This grant will help our students gain a deeper understanding of foundational science concepts, but it goes beyond that,” emphasized Middle School science teacher Gretchen Pollom. “It will connect them to the land in a powerful way and show them that no matter where they are, they have the ability to make a positive impact on their environment and community.”

The proposed environmental education program represents an innovative and impactful approach to fostering environmental stewardship and scientific literacy. By restoring a section of the Blackland Prairie and creating robust educational opportunities, this initiative will serve as a model for schools nationwide, contributing to the preservation of vital ecosystems.

The generosity of the Greenhill community is essential in ensuring that the School can receive the full $100,000 from the Edward E. Ford Foundation and have the ability to implement these transformational projects. If you would like to contribute to helping Greenhill reach their $100,000 fundraising goal, please contact Chief Development Officer Aaron White at whitea@greenhill.org.

CAMPAIGN

When the Growing Stronger Together Campaign was launched, Greenhill started on an ambitious course to transform and enhance the School’s campus and educational experience by constructing a new STEM + Innovation Center, enhancing athletic facilities, and increasing the endowment.

Thanks to the incredible support and generosity of the Greenhill community, the Growing Stronger Together Campaign has officially raised $64.5 million of capital funds. This achievement reflects the collective effort of hundreds of families and alumni, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing the Greenhill experience for current and future students. Each donation, regardless of size, plays a vital role in this effort.

After the completion of the new Rosa O. Valdes STEM + Innovation Center in spring 2024, focus moved to athletic facility enhancements, and Greenhill broke ground on the new Athletic Performance Center (APC) in spring 2025.

Construction Update

Construction of the new APC is well underway. The building, which will house an expanded High-Performance Center, locker rooms for outdoor sports, and team meeting spaces, is on track to open in summer 2026.

Additionally, two new turf fields, one regulation-sized and one for practice, are under construction.

The 10 new tennis courts were completed in February 2026 at the southwest corner of campus and are being used by the Greenhill tennis teams for the spring 2026 seasons while construction crews remove the old tennis courts.

With Gratitude

Greenhill is incredibly grateful to the families who have supported the campaign so far. Your contributions bring us closer to fulfilling our commitment to future generations of Greenhill students and families. We also appreciate the guidance of the Campaign Steering Committee and the Board of Trustees as we work to enhance our campus facilities and strengthen the programs they will support.

We invite everyone to consider investing in our students and future by contributing to the Growing Stronger Together campaign. Our community has a strong history of uniting to pursue ambitious goals that have transformed Greenhill. Together, we will reach our $75 million goal.

For more information about these exciting projects or to make your gift today, please visit www.greenhill.org/growingstronger or reach out to Chief Development Officer Aaron White at whitea@greenhill.org.

CAMPAIGN GIVING STORY

The Kirby Family

Kathleen and Scott Kirby are parents to four children, including current sixth-grader Sean '32 and second-grader Logan '36.

Kathleen serves on the Greenhill School Board of Trustees and Scott is the CEO of United Airlines.

What is important to you and your family right now?

It is important that our family supports, uplifts, and prioritizes one another. No matter how busy our schedules may be, we make time for quality engagement; whether that is movie or game nights, travel, playing numerous sports, or participating in charitable events. We believe in a “no excuses environment,” which leads to finding ways to overcome adversity and face challenges head-on with resilience and a shared growth mindset.

What attracted your family to Greenhill School?

We were drawn to Greenhill because of its dedication towards fostering students to become thoughtful contributors to society in this evolving, interconnected world. The focus is really on the whole child—interweaving the importance of academics, athletics, arts, and community service. Greenhill really cares about each individual child reaching their full potential and encouraging students to pursue their passion.

How have the teachers at Greenhill impacted your family?

Greenhill’s teachers have been encouraging, compassionate advocates for our children. They have inspired our kids to reach beyond what they thought possible. We appreciate how they encourage critical thinking in a world that is increasingly moving towards fast-paced decision making and AI-generated content.

What inspires you to give to Greenhill, and why did this stage of the GrowingStrongerTogether campaign resonate with you as the right time to give?

We believe in the power of shared responsibility to strengthen our community and create a lasting, positive impact. The new Athletic Performance Center is an extremely exciting, innovative facility and one that I would have loved having access to as a former high school and college athlete. This center will improve student performance and recovery in their sport, foster connection between students and the community, and contribute to the overall mission of the school.

GRANDPARENTS’ & SPECIAL FRIENDS’ DAY | Grandparents and special friends joined students on campus for a day of learning, connection, and shared classroom experiences.

Academic Highlights

Quiz Bowl

On November 1, Greenhill hosted the annual Fall Quiz Bowl Invitational with 22 teams from eight schools competing. In the varsity division, Greenhill A (Maya Jagsi ’26, Ayan Thombre ’26, Henry Lipnik ’27, and Tomal Khan ’28), competed in the gold group where they finished in third place overall. The team earned a bid for the High School National Championship Tournament that will be in Atlanta in late May.

In the junior varsity division, Greenhill C (Chait Mohan ’31, Simon Weinstein ’31, and Carson Yoo ’30) finished in a tie for fifth, while Greenhill D (Aarna Gandhi ’31, Dittu Tandon ’31, Aadi Vaidya ’31, and Connor Wilson ’30) finished in ninth place.

On January 10, ten Middle School teams competed at the St. Mark’s Middle School Invitational, where Greenhill A (Cam Dawson ’30, Ella Bogdanow ’31, Carson Yoo ’30, and Yusuf Ashraf ’31) finished with an 8-1 record, earning them a third-place finish in the Middle School Championship bracket.

In the Middle School Silver Bracket, Greenhill D (Zachary Bond ’31, Anay Patel ’31, Roman Rousseau ’31, and Brett Slavinsky ’31) was defeated in the final round to finish in second.

In the Elementary Division, Greenhill G (Dhruv Chaturverdi ’32, Eliot Houpt ’32, Malek Tawil ’32, and Henry Will ’32) advanced to the semi-final round to finish tied for third.

Latin League

Latin League is now in its second year, and Greenhill students have been enjoying competing in this online national competition similar to Junior Classical League. In November, Middle and Upper School students competed in round 2.

Greenhill Varsity Purple (Max Carona ’30, Beck Fuller ’30, Aarna Gandhi ’31, Eric Guo ’30, Alex Loomis ’31, and Zayla Yousuf ’30) and Greenhill Varsity Gold (Vihaan Kumbhani ’31, Anay Patel ’31, Arjun Shah ’31, Brett Slavinsky ’31, and Vikram Thoduguli ’31) faced each other, with Purple winning by a score of 65-56.

Greenhill JV Purple (Emilia Gummelt ’32, Charlotte Perel ’32, Mia Weinstein ’32, and Hannah White ’32) beat Fort Worth Country Day MS by a score of 47–45.

Greenhill JV Gold (Dhruv Chaturvedi ’32, Jack McCutchen ’32, Adam Samnani ’32, Vikram Sule ’32, and Henry Will ’32) beat Summit MS in Indiana by a score of 56–44.

The Upper School team (Evan Huang '29, Tomal Khan '28, Izzy Shiloh '27, and Renee Tse '28) won their round against St. Mark's Gold by a score of 72–65, putting them at 2-0 for the year. This was the highest score in the Central I division and the third in the entire Central region, behind only St. John's and St. Andrew's in Austin, both traditionally strong schools in these kinds of competitions.

JCL Invitational

In November, Middle and Upper School students competed in the Trinity Valley School Certamen Invitational, a friendly, unofficial tournament. A certamen tournament is the Junior Classical League’s equivalent of Quiz Bowl, with questions on topics ranging from Latin grammar, on-the-spot comprehension and composition, daily life, literature, mythology, Roman history, and quotations/mottoes.

Greenhill Advanced team (Tomal Khan '28, Abe Glazer '29, Evan Huang '29, and Miles Hulme '29) not only advanced to finals but took first place.

Greenhill's Intermediate team (Zayla Yousuf ’30, Eric Guo ’30, Beck Fuller ’30, and Max Carona ’30) took the third-place trophy in the finals after a tiebreaker for second place.

Greenhill’s Novice team (Aarna Gandhi ’31, Alex Loomis ’31, Vikram Thoduguli ’31, Vihaan Kumbhani ’31, and Arjun Shah ’31) earned fifth place, a great showing for this first-time team.

National Merit Scholarship Program

This year, Greenhill had 10 seniors named semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The semifinalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, including the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

Greenhill’s semifinalists were:

Maya Jagsi ’26

Rachel Jiang ’26

Aaron Kuang ’26

Rory Liu ’26

Dylan Millimet ’26

Shriya Nadagouda ’26

Ella Sadka ’26

Eadric Stone ’26

Lucas Wang ’26

Justin Wu ’26

Greenhill also had 31 seniors named as commended students in the program. Commended students are recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

Greenhill’s commended students were:

Nora Ahearn ’26

Michael Ahn '26

Iliyan Ali '26

Isabel Bhatia '26

Arjun Bhatnagar '26

Harshdeep Bommareddy '26

Collin Cannon '26

Brian Chao '26

Lincoln Clemons '26

Ella Costabile '26

Aatif Dawawala '26

Syrus Gupta '26

Owen Hanson '26

Dhiya Hemchand '26

Andrew Hough '26

Jin-Jing Huang '26

Nina Kaplinsky '26

Soyam Kelifa '26

Sarah Koshy '26

Lucas Laben '26

Dhilan Lele '26

William O'Gorman '26

Katherine Ponnambalam '26

Josephina Qiu '26

Aashna Saxena '26

Adam Strauss '26

Vedant Subramanian '26

Isabel Tanner '26

Ayan Thombre '26

Olivia Wiles '26

Ian Wu '26

Arts Highlights

Greenhill students continue to excel in fine arts across all divisions.

Thomas Martinez Steamrolling Art

Greenhill faculty artist Thomas Martinez completed a bold 3-by-3-foot linoleum print as a guest artist for the third annual Parish Print Fest & Steamroller Smackdown. His work was featured as part of a dynamic event that combined artmaking, music, and hands-on experiences. A special shout out to Connor Wilson ’30 who assisted Mr. Martinez. https://www.greenhill.org/faculty-artist-featured-atsteamroller-event

Visiting Artist Andrea Tosten

Thanks to the Cultural Arts Committee, Greenhill students explored the power of words and culture with visiting artist Andrea Tosten.

Middle School Arts at the Koi Pond

Art class moved outside as Middle School students drew from life in the peaceful setting of the newly renovated koi pond.

4th Grade Art

Inspired by Andy Warhol, fourth graders used color, repetition, and creativity to design poppy prints that connected art and history.

Upper School Fall

Musical

From cast to crew, Upper School students showed there are endless “ways to be wicked” in an unforgettable production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical. This production included Lower and Middle School students as part of the School's 75th anniversary celebrations.

Pops Band Concert

Greenhill Bands delivered a memorable Pops Band Concert that filled the evening with music and energy.

Debate

Greenhill’s debate team achieved an outstanding season, beginning in June when several students represented the school at the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament, the world’s largest academic competition, featuring more than 1,200 schools and participants from 10 countries. In November, 63 Greenhill students competed at the Ed Long Invitational at The Hockaday School, earning first place in both Debate Sweepstakes and Overall Sweepstakes. In recognition of their collective success, Greenhill was honored with the prestigious Debate School of Excellence Award.

Winter Theater Choir and Dance Showcase

The Winter Theater, Dance, and Improv Showcase delighted audiences with music, movement, and comedy while celebrating Greenhill’s 75th year.

Hornet Highlights

Highlights of the fall and winter varsity athletics programs

Recap of Fall & Winter Seasons

Thank you to the Greenhill community for supporting our student-athletes during the fall and winter seasons!

At the end of the fall season, girls volleyball finished fourth in the conference, and boys volleyball came in fifth. Our field hockey team finished in fifth. Our cross country teams finished in sixth place overall with standout performances from Isabel Bhatia '26 leading the girls with a strong fifth-place individual finish, and Jack Marshall '28 pacing the boys as their top finisher. Our football team showed resilience throughout a challenging season. They battled through injuries but are optimistic about next season.

At the end of the winter season, girls soccer, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys swimming, and girls swimming all placed third in the conference. The boys soccer team finished sixth.

2025 SPC FALL AWARD WINNERS

Field Hockey

All-SPC: Noora Qureshi ’27

All-Zone: Nikita Bhasin '27, Soraya Sachdeva '27

Football

All-SPC: Lucas Castillo ’28, Trey Davis ’27, Landon Shine ’27

Cross Country

All-SPC: Isabel Bhatia ’26

2025–2026

Boys Volleyball

All-SPC: Collin Cannon ’26, James Gary ’26

All-Zone: Derian Herrmann '26

Girls Volleyball

All-SPC: Anaya Dubé ’28, Kendall Johnson ’26

All-Zone: Julia Deibert ’27, Sophia Deibert ’29

SPC WINTER AWARD WINNERS

Boys Basketball

All-SPC: Jaxson Thompson ’26, Kameron Smith ’26

Girls Basketball

All-SPC: Ava John ’27, Diya Jain ’27

Boys Soccer

All-SPC: Hayden Miller ’28

Girls Soccer

All-SPC: Eden Collins ’28, Alex Han ’27, Isa Tanner ’26

College-Bound Student Athletes

On College Signing Day, November 12, 2025, the Greenhill Athletics Department recognized three Hornet studentathletes who have committed to furthering their athletic and academic careers in college next year.

Boys Swimming

All-SPC: Max Backover ’27, Oliver Ferris-Rojas ’27, Zach Geller ’26, Lucas Wang ’26, Austin Yao ’29

Girls Swimming

All-SPC: Jordan Arbuckle ’28, Tali Berrelez ’27, Avery Lonergan ’26, Sasha Wai ’26

On February 4, 2026, the Athletics Department recognized five student-athletes who have committed to furthering their athletic and academic careers in college next year.

Congratulations to the following: Congratulations to the following:

College

Employee Awards

RUSTY JAGGERS AD ASTRA AWARD WINNERS

The Rusty Jaggers Ad Astra Award is named in honor of Rusty Jaggers, a former Greenhill parent and Board Chair and current Lifetime Trustee. During her many decades of dedicated service to the school, Rusty has established a legacy of celebrating Greenhill employees and advocating on their behalf. She has worked tirelessly to encourage their continued learning and shine light on their accomplishments. Over the course of Greenhill’s history, few have done more than Rusty to support and value Greenhill’s employees

THE PENNY NICHOLSON AWARD WINNER

Named in memory of an esteemed Greenhill colleague who served the business office for 15 years, the Penny Nicholson Award is given to a staff member who exemplifies such qualities as genuine love for Greenhill, selfmotivation, humility, and many other extraordinary qualities of Penny Nicholson.

Braxton Hall

Help Desk and Operations Specialist Braxton joined Greenhill in 2019 as the Lead Help Desk and Support Specialist, then took on the roles of Network and Operations Specialist and Inventory Manager in 2021.

In each of my positions at Greenhill, my goal has been the same: to provide our community with a consistent, calm, and compassionate support system, while dedicating as much hard work as I can muster. Through the years I’ve discovered that my greatest joy comes from giving my time and energy to others . . . and doing whatever it takes to complete those tasks effectively, efficiently, and with a smile. To be recognized for something that already feels so natural and meaningful to me is truly humbling and I cannot put into words how much I appreciate the acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication that I display each day. When the announcement was shared again this past Founders Day, I was overwhelmed by the love and encouragement from the Greenhill community. As I walked up to the stage, my understanding of Penny Nicholson’s passion for serving her community deepened and my desire to be and do more for THIS community, exploded within me, pushing me to raise my own bar—not for myself, but for how I see MY Greenhill.

Rebecca Shuman

Assistant Head of Upper School

Rebecca joined Greenhill in 1995. She has held many roles during her time on the Hill including Varsity Tennis Coach. Rebecca currently serves as the Assistant Head of Upper School.

The interconnectedness of the Greenhill community is what I admired over 30 years ago, and it is what keeps me here today. In preparing my remarks, I thought about my own interconnectedness that has developed just by being a 30-year employee and the current Assistant Head of Upper School.

I consider myself lucky—I can honestly say that I interface and work closely with every department on campus. We all gear up for one another for the many facets of Greenhill life. I have worked alongside so many hardworking, thoughtful colleagues. From the facilities team to my colleagues in other divisions, to know them and work alongside them enriches my life every day.

In my 30 years at Greenhill, I have watched us become a true pre-K-12 community that allows for individuality, celebrates diversity, and, although it is not explicitly stated in the mission statement, exists as a place of miraculous humans. The intentionality and thoughtfulness woven through all that we do teaches all of our community members what it means to be a good human, a good friend, a part of something larger than oneself in an unpredictable, ever-changing world.

Rima Zachariah

Lower School Science Teacher; Preschool/Lower School Science Department Chair

Rima joined Greenhill in 2017. She is a third- and fourth-grade science teacher as well as the Science Department Chair for Preschool and Lower School.

I grew up in Kuwait and attended a Catholic school, where my favorite third grade teacher, Sister Rosemary, taught me something more powerful than academics. I don’t remember the exact lessons, but I remember how she loved me, listened to me, and was there when I needed her. That memory shaped me and planted the seed for my calling as an educator. One of the greatest joys of my job is teaching science. After I introduce my third graders to process skills, they cannot wait to use them. After recess, they bring me the weirdest but most wonderful things: bugs, skeletons, even decaying materials. The best part is not what they bring—it is what they do. They make observations, they ask questions, they discover. That is when I know science is working—when it sparks their curiosity.

Every morning before my students head to their next class, I tell them: “I love you. Spread kindness. Be the light for someone else today.” Those words are my daily prayer for them. My philosophy is simple: to teach with love and compassion, to spark curiosity, and to create a joyful space where every child feels seen and valued. Long after they forget the content, I hope they remember that they were loved, believed in, and encouraged to be the light in someone else’s day, just like I was in Sr. Rosemary’s class so many years ago.

From Kuwait to India to Bahrain to Chicago to Texas, my journey has always been about people, passion, and purpose. And I am so grateful and blessed to call Greenhill home. Thank you for trusting me with your children. It is the greatest honor of my life.

Equity & Inclusion

AT GREENHILL

“We embrace challenges, honor our commitments, and strive to always be better.”

DEAR GREENHILL COMMUNITY,

As we celebrate our 75th year as a community, taking a moment to pause and reflect on our journey feels appropriate. In 1950, the Fultons intentionally created a community that would stand apart because of its inclusive nature. They envisioned a school that was welcoming and accessible to all members of the Dallas community. They were building an inclusive community.

Making that vision come true was a challenge that they wholeheartedly accepted. It is that fighting spirit that we celebrate and honor through our updated statement: “Commitment to Building an Inclusive Community" (see page 28). This statement offers an institutional philosophy that will help guide Greenhill’s future efforts to become the community that we articulate in our mission.

Recently I did an activity where we had to answer the question, “Who are you really?” The addition of the word “really” made me pause and think more deeply about how I would answer that question and what perspective I wanted to center. As a school, we should be asking ourselves that question periodically and pausing to answer it as a community. Our Equity and Inclusion Blueprint, a document that affirms our commitment to building an inclusive community, outlines the practices that support it, and provides clarity and direction for the work ahead, is the answer to that question for us. We have clarified our commitment and articulated our practices as a community. This gives us a chance to assess our policies and, most importantly, check in on our people and their experiences.

For some, it may seem like a challenging or even dangerous time to lean into this work, to re-articulate our commitment. It would be easier to stay silent or wait, but that is not who Greenhill really is as a community. We embrace challenges, honor our commitments, and strive to always be better.

I have always been a proud alumna of Greenhill, and never more than in this moment when we are standing strong in our commitment. Let us pause to celebrate who we are now and who we aspire to become as a community. Then, let’s roll our sleeves up and come together to make our commitment come to life.

Be well,

Monsie Muñoz ’05 Director of Equity & Inclusion

Director of Equity & Inclusion Monsie Muñoz ‘05 has accepted the position of Assistant Dean of Students and III Form Dean at St. Mark’s School in Southborough, Massachusetts, effective July 1, 2026.

Monsie spent six years in our Equity & Inclusion Office, initially as the Associate Director, then Interim Director, and finally assuming full responsibility of the office as the Director. Under her leadership, she led the School through a strategic planning process for the Office of Equity & Inclusion. The results of that plan, the Equity & Inclusion Blueprint, included an updated Commitment to Building an Inclusive Community and clearly stated practices of an inclusive community. We're grateful for all Monsie has done for the School and wish her well on her next adventure!

OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF,

I have been struck by how many members of this community have reached out to express care, concern, and shared understanding.. Those questions matter. They reflect care, concern, and a shared understanding that our work does not exist in a vacuum. At the same time, they underscore something essential: inclusion and belonging are not abstract ideals. They are practices, enacted daily through systems, relationships, and shared responsibility.

So what does this commitment look like in practice?

One answer is found in the spaces we intentionally create for adults to refill their cups and reconnect with one another. This year, a cohort of employees gathered virtually for a national conference designed by and for professionals of color, a space centered on belonging, affirmation, and motivation. We engaged in workshops, reflection, and moments of joy and restoration, each supported with protected time and space on campus. The goal was not simply inspiration, but sustainability: helping colleagues return to their work grounded and energized with purpose.

Another answer lives in the ongoing work of the Employee Inclusion Council. Comprised of faculty and staff from across campus, they are engaging in shared inquiry around policy, better practices, and culture. Recent meetings have focused on gathering reflections on Greenhill’s newly adopted Commitment to Building an Inclusive Community and embedding equity lenses into existing feedback and evaluation processes. This work is collaborative by design. It recognizes that clarity, consistency, and trust are built together.

This work extends into student life as well. In the Middle School, learning specialists, counselors, administrators, and the Office of Equity and Inclusion partner to give students access to tools, language, and support that prepare them to participate fully in community. Student advisory boards and affinity spaces invite voice, influence, and action, reinforcing the message that belonging is not passive; it is practiced. When Middle School students see adults modeling collaboration with curiosity, they become more self-aware.

“ What I know now, through my time at Greenhill, is this: inclusion and belonging thrive when they are embedded, not siloed. When people understand how they can participate. When structures empower rather than confuse. When the work belongs to all of us.”

This is the work before us—not because it is easy, but because it is necessary. And it is alive here: in our classrooms, our meetings, our policies, and our willingness to practice our mission.

Dr. Derek Porter

Associate Director of Equity & Inclusion

REFLECTIONS ON OUR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

When articulating to new families what the Greenhill educational experience prioritizes, we turn to our mission statement.

When making decisions that impact the student experience, we ask ourselves if our decisions are mission-aligned.

When we find ourselves at a crossroads as a community, we always turn to our mission.

Our mission statement is an institutional artifact that communicates our identity as a school community, articulates a desired outcome for our students, serves as a guide for our action steps.

During the action planning process last spring, members of the task force reviewed and revised the equity and inclusion statement to reflect and articulate our philosophy for this work. The goal was to create a statement that answers the question, “Why is this work important to Greenhill?”

Out of this process emerged the “Commitment to Building an Inclusive Community” statement:

Since its founding in 1950 as the first co-ed, non-sectarian school in the region, Greenhill has been rooted in a commitment to inclusivity. Across all aspects of school life, members of the Greenhill community engage with a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives in an environment where our students can learn about themselves, collaborate with others, and grow into thoughtful contributors to society. Through our daily practices, we work to cultivate a culture of respect and belonging that deepens our connections within and beyond our school community. Today, our aim is for every Greenhill student to be prepared to thrive in an evolving, interconnected world.

Below are reflections from Greenhill community members on the new statement and how it connects to who we are as a school community.

Students

ISABEL EVANS ’29

I think the statement does a good job reflecting how much Greenhill values making an environment that feels not only inclusive but also like a home away from home.

CARYS DIAMOND ’27

I think this statement does a great job of encapsulating who we are as a school and as a student body. One of the things that is so important about our statement is its emphasis on continual growth and taking intentional steps towards creating a more inclusive and equitable environment here at Greenhill. There is no one solution to achieving equity and inclusion, but we have dedicated ourselves to making this a long-term goal and we actively make choices to move towards this goal every day. Our E&I statement recognizes this and continues to keep it as a primary objective.

Parents/Guardians

EINAT SADKA , Parent ’26, ’28

I'm proud that Greenhill has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive community, staying true to its core values and DNA. This statement embodies the school's dedication to empathy, respect, and making the students, teachers and parents experience incredibly meaningful and fulfilling.

DAINIELLE THOMPSON , Parent '36

This statement clearly reflects who Greenhill is and the values it continues to lead with. By acknowledging our differences and committing to meet them with respect and curiosity, Greenhill shows a willingness to stand firm in its commitment to inclusion, even when those conversations can feel challenging elsewhere. As a parent, it reassures me that my children are growing in a community that values belonging, encourages understanding, and supports every member of the school community with intention and care.

Employees

IZAYAH DONNELLY , Athletic Department Coordinator

From an employee’s perspective, I believe Greenhill’s commitment to building an inclusive community is an accurate reflection of our school. We are intentional about celebrating all ethnic groups and holidays, and we provide spaces for individuals of shared cultural backgrounds to gather and fellowship, while keeping those spaces open and welcoming to everyone.

JENN JARNAGIN , Upper School Latin Teacher

Reading the new statement, I am struck by the unique position we are in as a school; inclusivity is baked into our foundation, but we are not content to rest on that distinction. I applaud Greenhill’s dedication to continual growth and commitment to this sacred work. Building a community where everyone feels safe, seen, connected, and valued is essential to our mission of preparing and inspiring students to live authentic, purposeful lives.

NICOLE JONES , Lower School Counselor

I see this in action when I hear Preschool and Lower School teachers inquire about students’ culture and traditions and work to incorporate these into their curriculum. My hope is that every child, regardless of their background, feels connected to another adult or group of people on campus. This connection is imperative for both academic success and for students to become the most capable versions of themselves.

MIKE TRUJILLO, Assistant Controller

The “Commitment to Building an Inclusive Community” statement directly supports and aligns with the school’s mission. In my opinion, the language appropriately avoids buzzwords, making the message clear and easy for readers to understand.

Board Chair

LORI WHITTEN , Chair, Board of Trustees

I think it's particularly meaningful that the Board of Trustees adopted this statement during Greenhill’s 75th anniversary year. It reaffirms principles that have defined Greenhill since its founding in 1950 as an independent co-educational, non-sectarian school—something that was truly unique in Dallas at the time. From the beginning, Greenhill has been a community that welcomes students of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, and is fully committed to helping every student thrive. This statement clarifies what Greenhill represents today and reaffirms the values that have shaped our community for the past 75 years.

Administration

TOM PERRYMAN ’81 , Associate Head of School for Mission, Community, and Culture

Our most recent efforts on our “Building an Inclusive Community” get to the heart of this exciting challenge— the vital necessity of crafting profoundly complex and nuanced and courageous commitments with precise language. But this is just what we do.

LEE HARK , Head of School

Our “Commitment to Building an Inclusive Community” is deeply aligned with who we have always been at Greenhill, rooted in our founding as the region’s first coed, non-sectarian school and strengthened over time by a belief that every student should be known, valued, and able to belong fully. The statement captures the importance of learning alongside people with different identities and experiences, growing in empathy and perspective, and practicing the kind of respect that makes meaningful collaboration possible. Ultimately, it reinforces that equity and inclusion are not separate initiatives, but essential to our mission of preparing students to thrive in an evolving, interconnected world.

EQUITY IN ACTION

Events like the ones pictured on this spread deepen learning by allowing students to see themselves reflected on campus and by fostering meaningful connections with peers who share, celebrate, or are learning about their identities and traditions.

Mid-Autumn Festival

Black History Month Breakfast

Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast

Greenhill School: 75th Anniversary

A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS OF AUTHENTIC, PURPOSEFUL LIVES

Most of the following events and historical highlights are excerpted from the recently published book Celebrating 75 Years of Greenhill School

1950s Opening Day

The bell at Greenhill School rang at 8:30 am on Monday, September 11, 1950, marking the opening of Dallas’ first coeducational, nonsectarian, independent day school. Located at the corner of Walnut Hill and Hillcrest Roads, the prefabricated school building, which was built in a mere six weeks, welcomed 13 full-time faculty and 62 students. The advertisements to attract students to the School promised individual attention, college preparatory classes, a correlation of classwork to the world we live in, and personality development through teacher-pupil relationships. Together, those first students and teachers set out to make Bernard Fulton’s vision a reality.

Greenhill Gourmet Club

The Gourmet Club at Greenhill was established in the 1950s and sponsored by national renowned gourmet chef David Wade. The club hosted cooking contests and impressive feasts. Semifinalists from Gourmet Club contests were featured on David Wade’s Saturday evening television program.

Bernard & Helen Fulton

Helen and Bernard Fulton worked tirelessly to bring the vision of a top-notch coeducational independent school to life. Bernard served as Head of School from 1950 to 1976, attracting strong teachers, securing the support of families and Board members, and introducing innovative concepts like the open classroom and the Primer program. Helen stayed behind the scenes, developing architectural plans, managing bookkeeping, and organizing a citywide carpool.

Joining the Southwest Preparatory Conference

In the fall of 1958, Greenhill was officially admitted to the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC), marking a significant milestone in the School’s athletic history. The School celebrated its first SPC championships in 1973, with both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams capturing titles. As of spring 2025, Greenhill has earned 105 SPC championship titles.

The Move to Addison

In 1959, Greenhill took a pivotal step toward its future by purchasing 83 acres at the corner of Spring Valley Road and what was then Dooley Lane, laying the foundation for its permanent campus in Addison. That summer, the original school buildings were physically relocated from Dallas to the new site—a remarkable logistical feat—where they joined two existing farmhouses, a red barn, and even a working gasoline pump. One of the farmhouses was particularly distinctive, featuring three fireplaces and chimneys. This signature element inspired a lasting design motif on campus, reflected today in buildings such as the administrative offices, named the Three Chimneys building.

1960s The First Fire

On Sunday, April 28, 1963, lightning struck the cupola of the original Greenhill School building, igniting a fire that destroyed the entire structure. In true Greenhill spirit, the tragedy became a turning point.

Rather than dwell on the loss, the Board of Trustees took the opportunity presented by the fire to invest in the School’s future. Their vision led to the development of new facilities, including the Agnich Science Building and Crossman Hall. These additions not only strengthened Greenhill’s presence in the Dallas educational landscape but also laid the foundation for decades of innovation and growth.

Peacocks

In the mid-1960s, Greenhill gained some colorful new residents: peacocks. A contractor who was working on faculty member Wes Kittleman’s home also owned peacocks. When Jane Kittleman, Wes’s wife, found out about the birds, she convinced the contractor to give the School two females and a male. The peacocks have become a beloved and enduring part of campus life.

The Shield and Motto

Greenhill School’s motto, Per Aspera Ad Astra (“through adversity to the stars”), was created by The Latin Club. They are also credited with creating the school shield, which continues to feature on class rings and official documents like graduation diplomas. While the shield has evolved over the decades, the key elements have stayed the same and the motto remains an ever-present reminder for generations of Greenhill students.

Crossman Hall Opened

On Sunday, May 16, 1965, Greenhill held a dedication ceremony for the Jerome and Pauline Crossman Hall and the Fred and Ruth Agnich Science Hall, the first two brick-and-mortar buildings for the young school. Originally serving as classroom space, library, and dining hall, Crossman Hall has undergone several renovations over the years. Today, it continues to welcome students from Primer through twelfth grade for daily breakfast and lunch, remaining a central part of campus life.

Montgomery Library

Designed by renowned architect O’Neil Ford, the Montgomery Library opened in the fall of 1968 and was named in honor of Bill and Marian Montgomery. The building sits at the heart of the campus and continues to serve as a gathering space for campus events and meetings, a place to reconnect during Alumni Weekends, and a warm, cozy student study space on cold winter days. The library remains a beloved spot and a constant for many alumni on an everchanging campus.

1970s Primer Begins

Bernard Fulton and then-Head of Lower and Middle School Phil Foote implemented a new program in the fall of 1970: Primer. Concerned that young children were being pushed “too fast and too soon” into the demands of first grade, Fulton envisioned a more developmentally appropriate path.

Primer became the first program of its kind in the Southwest, offering a bridge between Preschool and Lower School. It was designed for students who had completed kindergarten but needed more time to grow before entering Greenhill’s first-grade program.

Since its inception, Primer has given students time to grow, deepen their learning experiences, and develop socially and emotionally at their own pace. It remains a cornerstone of Greenhill’s commitment to honoring each child’s unique journey.

Undefeated Football Hornets

In the fall of 1972, under the leadership of Coach Tom Brennan, the Hornet football team delivered a season for the history books. With quarterback and team MVP Kevin Cowens ’73 at the helm, the team dominated the field, outscoring opponents by a staggering 346 to 28.

Their relentless drive and teamwork led to a flawless 10–0 record and the Texas Independent School Conference (TISC) championship title. The 1972 squad remains one of Greenhill’s most celebrated athletic achievements, setting a standard of excellence that continues to inspire.

SPC Girls Tennis

The girls tennis team was a force to be reckoned with in the 1970s, earning their second SPC championship in a row in 1974. Led by Cindy Brinker, a ranked player, the girls earned a third consecutive championship in 1975.

Financial Aid

In the late 1970s, Head of School Phil Foote and the Board of Trustees officially added financial aid to the operating budget. Bob Rogers, Board Chair from 1976 to 1978, and Sally Estes, Scholarship Committee Chair, led the initiative to include a stated goal for financial aid funds, making planning for financial aid an important part of the annual budgeting process.

Over time, the School implemented processes and procedures for ensuring an equitable distribution of the funds. The scope of support also expanded beyond tuition to include items such as athletic gear, school dance attire, and other essentials, ensuring that every student could fully engage in the Greenhill experience, regardless of financial background.

1980s

Homecoming

Homecoming is one of the most treasured traditions at Greenhill. The first Homecoming festivities took place in fall of 1963. In the early years, Homecoming included a bonfire and even campouts on the Lower School playground. Today, Homecoming involves a full week of festivities, including dress-up days for Middle and Upper School, playful Upper School "color wars," turnabout games, a school-wide pep rally, home athletics competitions for Greenhill fall sports teams, an alumni dinner, and an Upper School dance.

Homecoming 1980 included dress-up days (Hat Day, Sock Day, Western Day, and Green and Gold Day), the all-school pep rally, an all-school barn dance in the parking lot of Cox Gym following the football game, and according to the 1981 Cavalcade, “It was, without a doubt, the most successful Homecoming in years.”

Exemplary School Recognition

During the 1984–1985 school year, Greenhill applied to be recognized as an Exemplary Private School. The program identified schools that had a wide range of strengths relative to other private schools across the country. Head of School Phil Foote and Interim Head of Upper School Andrew Stifler spearheaded and managed the project, and on October 1, 1985, the school received hard-earned recognition from President Ronald Reagan and U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett. Greenhill was the first independent school in the Southwest to earn this recognition.

The Second Fire

At 2:27 am on March 30, 1987, the Addison Fire Department was notified of a fire on the Greenhill campus. By the time the sun rose, the Bernard Fulton Upper School building, originally opened in 1974, was a smoldering heap of ashes. Classes resumed the following day, March 31, 1987, with students and teachers sharing classrooms and corners all over campus. Only 10 months later, a community-wide effort culminated in the opening of the new Bernard Fulton Upper School Building on February 5, 1988.

A favorite saying came out of this tragedy when the cheerleaders posted signs around the wreckage— “Greenhill is not buildings. It’s people!” This saying still resonates with students, employees, families, and alumni today.

Greek Day

Greek Day is a long-standing fifth-grade tradition that began under Head of School Phil Foote in the 1970s and was firmly established in the 1980s. Throughout the day, fifth-grade students participate in a variety of activities, including advisory games and a special lunch featuring Greek cuisine. The highlight of the event is the Greek Day performance. In the months leading up to the celebration, students study Greek mythology and prepare monologues as figures from various myths. They then perform these monologues for family and friends, using backdrops and artwork they have created themselves.

Graduation at the Meyerson Symphony Center

After nearly four decades of holding graduation ceremonies at various locations on campus and throughout the Dallas area, Greenhill celebrated a milestone in 1990: commencement exercises were moved to the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center for the first time on May 31. Since then, nearly every Greenhill graduation has taken place in the elegant Eugene McDermott Concert Hall at the Meyerson, offering a timeless and inspiring setting to mark this important rite of passage.*

Designed by I.M. Pei, the Meyerson Symphony Center opened in September 1989 and was the culmination of a 10-year effort to create a home for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Greenhill was the first school to hold its commencement ceremony in the Meyerson’s concert hall.

*The 2020 and 2021 commencement ceremonies were held on Greenhill’s campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diversity to Equity & Inclusion

In 1993, Joe Gonzales was appointed as Assistant Head for Diversity Programs at Greenhill School. This was the first leadership position at Greenhill explicitly focused on this growing area of importance.

Under Gonzales' leadership, Greenhill established policies and programs that created the foundation for the current equity and inclusion work, making the School a nationally recognized leader in this area.

Heart of the Hill

In the summer of 1997, four rising seniors, Kathryn Tobolowsky ’98, Irwin Sentilles ’98, Brooke Oberwetter ’98, and Heather Klein ’98, met with then-Assistant Head of School Tom Perryman ’81 and seventh-grade teacher Elaine Velvin to discuss an idea for a program that would reinforce the sense of community and family that they found so valuable and essential to the Greenhill experience: Heart of the Hill (HOH).

Throughout the school year, these mixed-age groups gather for activities and adventures that help everyone get to know each other beyond the classroom. HOH groups remain the same year to year, allowing friendships to deepen and relationships to flourish. These enduring connections create a unique family atmosphere within the larger school community, where students of all ages can share experiences, support one another, and build memories that last well beyond their time at Greenhill.

The Nutcracker

On December 10, 1999, Greenhill kindergartners staged their annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, marking the 49th consecutive year the school had presented the ballet. This made it the longest continuously running Nutcracker in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

The original Head of Preschool, Agnes Baldwin, wrote and choreographed the first Nutcracker production at Greenhill in December 1951. Since then, more than 3,000 students have worn handmade costumes and participated in this time-honored tradition.

2000s

Best Friends

Singing “Best Friends” at Founders Day is more than a tradition; it’s a moment that unites everyone. The song, written in 1971 by songwriter Margaret Jones and composer James Rooker, was brought to Greenhill by Michael Manes, Greenhill Legend and former Director of Fine Arts. Students, faculty, and staff come together, linking arms and swaying as one, celebrating the bond that makes Greenhill a community.

Best friends should be together.

That’s how it ought to be.

So, let’s pretend I’m part of you and you are part of me!

If you were a little shoe, I would be your heel!

If you were a little pig, I would be your squeal!

If you were a little peach, I would be your fuzz!

If you were a bumble bee, I would be your buzz!

Best friends should be together.

That’s how it ought to be.

So, let’s pretend I’m part of you and you are part of me!

If you were an elephant, I would be your trunk!

If you were a chocolate cake, I could be a hunk!

If you were a picture, I would be your frame!

But If you were nothing, I’d like you just the same!

Best friends should be together.

That’s how it ought to be.

So, let’s pretend I’m part of you and you are part of me!

Employee Awards

The Faculty Leader Award program, which started in 2002, spotlights one of the most fundamental values that the Greenhill community upholds: a commitment to the highest caliber of teaching. Faculty members are nominated by their peers, and final selections are made by the administration to honor those who model their commitment to excellence in education. In 2024, the award was renamed the Rusty Jaggers Ad Astra Award.

The Penny Nicholson Award started in 2010. It is given to the staff member who exemplifies such qualities as a genuine love for Greenhill, self-motivation, and many of the other extraordinary qualities of Penny Nicholson, a Greenhill colleague who served the business office for 15 years.

The first Penny Nicholson Award recipient: Linda Chianese

The first Faculty Leader Award recipients: Peggy Fredrickson, Karen Hagood, Dan Kasten, Jack Oros, George Sielen, and Dorothy Williams.

Water Tower Painting

What began as a lighthearted senior prank in the 1960s has become one of Greenhill’s most cherished traditions.

Each year, the rising senior class paints the water tower, marking the start of their final year and leaving a creative, visible symbol of their class spirit. Founder Bernard Fulton once reflected on that first unexpected act, simply noting, “The water tower got painted and then discussed.” Today, it’s a celebrated rite of passage and a lasting piece of senior-year nostalgia.

The water tower once served as the School’s water source. Today, it has been restored to collect storm water for use within the Rosa O. Valdes STEM + Innovation Building.

2010s 60th Anniversary and the Dedication of Founders Place

Greenhill celebrated its 60th anniversary with the dedication of an outdoor classroom space located east of the Montgomery Library. Known as Founders Place, the contemplative space includes bronze panels that honor Greenhill’s founding, a fountain, and benches for gathering. Inspired by alumni and supported by funds raised during the Diamond Jubilee Gala in spring 2010, Founders Place serves as a lasting tribute and central gathering spot nestled among the trees.

Marshall Family Performing Art Center Groundbreaking

On April 25, 2014, the entire Greenhill community gathered on the northeast corner of campus for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Marshall Family Performing Arts Center, which was centerpiece of the Building Community Campaign. Students and adults alike wore white sunglasses, a symbol of the bright future ahead, as the Marshall Family and members of campaign leadership and the administrative team ceremonially launched construction by turning dirt.

Senior Sweatshirts

Each fall during Homecoming, seniors receive a gray sweatshirt embroidered with “Greenhill” on the front and their class year on the sleeve. The tradition started in 1996 when Director of Admission Tom Perryman ‘81 and Associate Director of Development Philip Cox were working on ways to unify the School’s branding and encourage more people to wear Greenhill gear. Inspired by the “P” sweatshirt given to all incoming Princeton students, Perryman and Cox tested a Greenhill sweatshirt concept with the Class of 1996 . . . and they loved it! Receiving a Greenhill sweatshirt is a muchanticipated rite of passage each fall.

Over the years, these sweatshirts have traveled the globe with alumni, proudly representing Greenhill in cities, campuses, and countries around the world.

The Washington, D.C. Trip

From the very early years, Greenhill students have been traveling to Washington, D.C. to learn about American history and government. Greenhill’s eighth-grade Washington, D.C. trip started in 2014, with students participating in the Close-Up Foundation’s renowned government studies program. Representing one of 30 DFW schools, students engaged with policymakers, lawmakers, and federal insiders while attending seminars on the U.S. government and media. A trip highlight is the annual panel featuring local Greenhill alumni working on and around Capitol Hill, who offer valuable insights and inspiration to current students. Complementing this, advisory dinners with friends provide meaningful opportunities for reflection and strengthen bonds throughout the experience. This immersive trip is not only a hands-on lesson in citizenship but also a memorable journey filled with advisory bonding, fun exploration, and friendships that endure long after the trip ends.

2020s

COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic, which officially started in the spring of 2020, dramatically changed the educational experience for students, families, and employees. During the spring of 2020, all learning took place remotely, as communities isolated to try to stop the spread of the virus.

Teachers reimagined their curriculum, mastered new technology, and found creative ways to keep students engaged across classrooms and computer screens. Many faculty and staff took on additional roles and responsibilities, ensuring safety protocols were followed, managing health screenings, and helping to transform campus spaces into socially distanced learning environments.

Throughout the 2020–2021 school year, Greenhill offered multiple ways to educate students; some returned to campus while others learned remotely from home. Those who were on campus wore masks, engaged in social distancing, and benefited from environmental protections (e.g., air filters, water-bottle fillers, and plexi-glass dividers). The unique challenges presented by the pandemic forced everyone to learn and grow in new ways, and ultimately, Greenhill emerged a stronger community and School as the pandemic waned.

Opening of the Rosa O. Valdes STEM + Innovation Center

The Rosa O. Valdes STEM + Innovation Center opened its doors on Tuesday, March 17, 2024. Located on the site of the former Agnich Science Building (1964–2021), the new building includes an interior courtyard that pays homage to its predecessor, provides natural light, and serves as an area for hands-on learning.

The opening of this building marked the completion of one of the central components of Growing Stronger Together, a five-year, $85-million campaign. The 65,000-square-foot building includes flexible math and science classrooms, a large central commons, an innovation corridor with collaboration space, a production studio and fabrication lab, computer science and robotics labs, and a coffee shop. A variety of gathering spaces and collaborative learning areas facilitate relationships between departments and divisions, foster teamwork, and build connections.

In conjunction with the construction of the Rosa O. Valdes STEM + Innovation Center, Greenhill also launched the Design & Innovation Lab. This new program teaches students human-centered design and professional engineering skills while performing work for industry clients.

2025–26

Throughout the 2025–26 school year, Greenhill has celebrated its 75th anniversary in a variety of ways— at Founders Day, in Heart of the Hill groups, at athletic competitions, and more.

2025–26

Behind the “75”

After the Founders Day assembly, the entire school came together on Brinkmann Field in the shape of a giant “75”.

To prepare for the epic Founders Day photo, one of the Upper School math classes, taught by Darryn Sandler '95, took on the challenge of calculating the area needed to fit every student, faculty, and staff member in the numbers seven and five. They immediately dove into the challenge and used their creativity and different problem-solving strategies to help make this moment come to life.

The Facilities team helped prepare the field, and faculty and staff ushered all 1,436 pre-K through grade 12 students into the correct locations to commemorate this important milestone in Greenhill’s history.

Legends Exhibit

At the start of the school year, the Legends 75th Anniversary Exhibition opened in the Fine Arts Building. It featured mementos and artifacts donated or loaned to the Greenhill Archives by Greenhill Legends, a group that includes any employees who have worked at the School for at least 25 years. Items featured included Lucinda Carter’s oreo pajama top, Jack Oros’s advisory cookbook, Helen Fulton’s elephant bell, Henry Paolissi’s water squirt bottle, Rebecca Shuman’s spirit fairy costume, and Tino Torres’s work boots and paint suit.

https://www.greenhill.org/legends-75th-exhibit

Founders Day

September 11, 2025 marked Greenhill’s 75th birthday. Students, faculty, and staff started the day with an all-school assembly in Phillips Gym, where they heard from administrators, classmates, and alumni, and celebrated the exact time Greenhill School turned 75.

Following the assembly and an all-school picture on Brinkmann Field, students enjoyed a full day of activities. They made clay art pieces that will create a mosaiclike pathway for new garden spaces around campus, participated in a service activity to create educational kits for English Language Learning students at Bush Elementary in Dallas ISD, and made native seed balls to help the creek area on campus grow native seed plants. Students also enjoyed music on the Foote Quadrangle during lunch. To end the day, students joined their Heart of the Hill (HOH) groups to enjoy an all-school ice cream social.

Throwback Uniforms

As part of Greenhill’s 75th anniversary celebrations, one team from each season wore special uniforms honoring the school’s history. Girls and boys cross country represented the fall, girls soccer the winter, and boys baseball the spring.

75 Years of Women at Greenhill

Upper School History students created projects exploring 75 Years of Women at Greenhill. Their displays highlighted influential individuals, departments, and shared experiences across campus. Some of the women highlighted include Sue Roman, Lorene Richardson, Darlene Caraway, Sally Rosenberg, and Kate Cecil. The collection celebrated progress, leadership, and the stories that continue to shape our campus today.

Heart of the Hill (HOH)

Students dove into learning about Greenhill’s history with their HOH groups in September. They acted out traditions, events, and moments that were captured in the newly published book Celebrating 75 Years of Greenhill School charades style, and took turns guessing and learning about their school. And in October, during Homecoming Week, HOH groups spent time outside decorating the sidewalks with art commemorating Greenhill’s 75th anniversary and cheering on our athletes.

The newly published book: Celebrating 75 Years of Greenhil School

Lift Every Voice Exhibition

The Lift Every Voice exhibition invited the Greenhill community to listen, reflect, and learn through the stories of 75 former students, employees, and parents of color from Greenhill’s first 50 years. Created in collaboration with student photographers and Greenhill Photography, and guided by Tom Perryman '81, this exhibition preserves a powerful visual and oral history as part of our 75th anniversary. The exhibition was displayed in the Fine Arts Building at the end of the fall semester and beginning of the spring semester.

To learn more about the Lift Every Voice exhibition and participants, visit https://www.greenhill.org/lift-everyvoice-gallery.

What do you hope for the future of Greenhill School?

As part of Greenhill’s 75th anniversary celebration preparations, we interviewed alumni about their time at the School and their hopes for its future. A shared message emerged— an insistence that Greenhill remain true to its foundational values even as it adapts to a rapidly changing world. The following quotes are from those interviews and the pictures are from their senior pages.

‟ I hope that as Greenhill continues to pave the way, the School remains able to reflect and honor its roots. I hope that Greenhill continues to be an openminded place that values its students, and that generations of people carry on the traditions that have shaped Greenhill for 75 years.”

Elizabeth Fields Asen, Class of 2009

‟ My hope is that we continue bringing in people who put the School’s best interests, and the students’ best interests, first.

Greenhill has done an admirable job of that over the years, and the School has grown and thrived in ways I think even Mr. Fulton couldn’t have imagined.”

—Alvaro Cantu, Class of 1999

‟ I hope Greenhill continues creating spaces where every student feels seen for who they are. I wish I’d had more reminders that the things that made me different were my greatest strengths. I hope Greenhill keeps making space for difference.”

—Priya Krishna, Class of 2009

‟ What I’ve always loved about Greenhill is that it feels different from the outside world. A place where it’s okay to be different, to put down your phone and have a real conversation, to resist cynicism, and to believe that if you work hard and engage, change is possible. I hope Greenhill continues to stand apart from the regular world.”

—Amy Kasten Bresie, Class of 1996

‟ My hope is that Greenhill continues to grow in all the right ways, yet remains firmly rooted in the things that have always made the School great, like its connections, culture, and traditions. That’s the work we take on as trustees, and it’s the work we carry forward as alumni who stay involved. Growth matters, but holding on to what defines us matters just as much.”

—Christopher Clark, Class of 1989

‟ My hope for Greenhill is that it continues to hold onto its founding principles and values. The same ideals that ask each of us to become the best version of ourselves.”

—Kathryn Hamm, Class of 1987

‟ I hope Greenhill continues doing what it does best: staying true to who we are and to our mission, even as we grow and evolve. As long as the School can remain rooted in its identity and share that experience with as many families as possible without compromising its values, I think that’s the key.”

—Holland Gary, Class of 1993

‟ I hope Greenhill continues grounding itself in its traditions while also evolving and adapting as the world changes. The School has done an incredible job balancing both, and I hope that continues.”

—Lee Szor, Class of 2003

‟ Greenhill reflects the diversity of our broader community, and that’s one of its greatest strengths. I hope the School continues developing leaders of every background—race, nationality, and creed—just as it has for decades. My dream is that Greenhill remains a leader in education across the Dallas–Fort Worth area and continues shaping the kind of people it has long produced.”

—Larry Nichols, Class of 1959

‟ I hope Greenhill continues to evolve while holding true to values like creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity. I want it to remain a place where every student feels seen and empowered. With those commitments, Greenhill will continue to be a bright place.”

—Naya Sharp, Class of 2016

‟ I hope Greenhill never loses sight of the fact that it’s more than buildings and resources. Its identity lies in pushing students to excel in their passions, helping them achieve, and surpass, what they believed was possible. That commitment to excellence is what makes Greenhill special, and I hope it never changes.”

—Sohail Yousuf, Class of 1998

‟ I hope Greenhill continues the work it’s doing and that it stays true to its core mission and original ethos while adapting to the changes and challenges of an evolving world. The world is becoming increasingly complex and global, and the School has laid strong groundwork to thrive in that environment.”

—Roy Kim, Class of 1988

‟ I hope Greenhill continues to be unapologetically, fiercely, and tenaciously who we are, and refuses to bow to outside pressures. Our work has always been about helping individuals become who they’re meant to be within a community, and while it’s hard work, we are better at it today than we were yesterday, and I hope we’re even better tomorrow.”

—Tom Perryman, Class of 1981

‟ As a teacher, I think a lot about the kind of young people we send into the world. I want our graduates to be compassionate, to care deeply, to want to make a difference. My hope is that students carry those skills and that mindset out into the world.”

—Natalie Nihill, Class of 2000

ALUMNI PRESIDENT LETTER

DEAR GREENHILL ALUMNI,

As I wrap up my term as Alumni Board President, I’ve been reflecting on what a remarkable and meaningful school year this has been. Celebrating Greenhill’s 75th anniversary has added an extra layer of pride and purpose to everything our alumni community has done.

This milestone year has reminded me of the tremendous value our alumni network provides. Through professional connections, unique events and experiences, and opportunities to build relationships both new and old, our alumni community continues to offer support, inspiration, and a sense of belonging that extends far beyond graduation. Every gathering, whether on campus for reunions or in cities across the country, reinforced just how powerful it is to stay connected to the Greenhill family.

A brief story to illustrate. I recently learned of an alumnus whose parent needed surgery. They reached out to an alumnus a few years younger—now a surgeon in the relevant specialty. Although the two alumni knew each other socially, they weren’t particularly close—Greenhill was their shared connection. Within two weeks, the surgeon had conducted an initial consultation and then scheduled and successfully performed the surgery.

These sort of inspiring connections between alumni happen every day and deserve to be celebrated. Your time, your mentorship, your energy, your willingness to show up for students and fellow alumni, and your generous philanthropic support all help create opportunities that strengthen the school and community we care so deeply about.

I’m also thrilled to share that Sohail Yousuf ’98, a dedicated alumnus, current parent, and longtime board member, will be stepping in as Alumni Board President for the next two years. His leadership, passion, and deep commitment to the school are evident in everything he does. The board and our alumni community are in exceptional hands.

Thank you for the memories, the conversations, the laughter, and the unwavering support throughout my time in this role. It has truly been an honor to serve the school that shaped my formative years and continues to hold such a special place in my heart. Greenhill has given me lifelong friendships, perspectives, and a sense of purpose that I carry with me every day, and it has been a privilege to give back to the community that has given so much to me.

As our 75th anniversary celebrations conclude this spring, I look forward to watching this incredible alumni community continue to grow, evolve, and carry forward the Greenhill spirit into our next 75 years. I cannot wait to see the connections you build, the impact you make, and the ways you continue to strengthen the school we all love.

Warm regards,

LEE SZOR '03

President, Alumni Board Greenhill School

Alumni Association Board

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Lee Szor ’03

President

Sohail Yousuf '98

Vice President/Governance Chair

Elizabeth Fields Asen '09

Alan Sostek '11

Advancement Co-Chairs

Elizabeth Bodzy '10

Service & Community Co-Chair

Courtney Capshaw '06

Sammy Kurz DeVito '07

Programming Co-Chairs

Laura Ley Staub '01*

Immediate Past President

BOARD MEMBERS

Alan Sostek '10

Asad Meghani '10

Austin Ablon '12

Ashverya Sheth '14

Caazena Hunter '99

Clint Golman '12

Cole Forson '17

Courtney Capshaw '06

Elizabeth Fields Asen '09

Elizabeth Bodzy '10

Jared Sandler '07

Katie Broder '10

Katie Gupta '08

Kevin Phillips '11

Laura Ley Staub '01* (non-voting)

Lauren Mahomes Cerney '08

Lee Szor '03

Mandy Skibell Hanu '94

Mark Huffman '09

Matthew Jones '14

Matthew Udomphol '07

Meredith Jeanes Lyons '08

Michael Swartz '05

Natalie Jacobs '06

Regina Merson '99

Samantha Kurz DeVito '07

Sohail Yousuf '98

*non-voting member

Alumni Common Threads

As part of Greenhill’s 75th anniversary celebration, we expanded our road show and added in some fun local events. These moments of connection, reflection, and shared pride showcased the lasting impact of a Greenhill education and the countless ways Hornets continue to carry our mission forward, wherever life takes them.

AUGUST 2025

GIRLS AND BOYS ALUMNI VOLLEYBALL MATCH

Alumni from across generations returned to campus for a spirited evening of volleyball, filling the gym with competitive energy and plenty of Greenhill pride. The friendly match brought together former teammates, coaches, and families for a lively kickoff to our 75th anniversary year.

SEPTEMBER 2025

GREENHILL ALUMNI BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Alumni gathered at Wildlike to celebrate Greenhill’s 75th birthday with great food, conversation, and a festive atmosphere hosted by owner Alysa Teichman ‘05. The afternoon was a joyful reminder of the lasting connections and shared memories that unite our community.

OCTOBER 2025

NEW ORLEANS REUNION

Greenhill Hornets in New Orleans enjoyed a warm and lively reunion, reconnecting over stories from their time on campus and updates on life after Greenhill. The gathering highlighted the strength of our alumni network—no matter the city.

HOMECOMING

Homecoming brought the Greenhill community together for a full week of celebrations, highlighted by senior sweatshirts presented with remarks from Caazena Hunter ‘99. Alumni, students, and families filled campus with excitement, tradition, and Hill spirit.

2000 SPC CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM REUNION

Members of the legendary 2000 SPC Championship team reunited to celebrate their milestone season and the friendships forged on the field. Laughter, memories, and plenty of team spirit filled the room as teammates relived one of Greenhill’s most memorable athletic achievements.

NEW YORK/BROOKLYN REUNION

Our 75th celebration traveled to New York, where alumni enjoyed multiple gatherings across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Each event brought together Hornets from different eras for meaningful conversations and a shared sense of Greenhill pride.

ALUMNI HOLIDAY PARTY

Alumni closed out the fall season with a festive holiday party filled with warmth, music, and familiar faces. We had more than 150 alumni, Legends, and friends in attendance. It was a perfect way to celebrate the holidays while honoring the friendships and traditions that define the Greenhill experience.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dallas Reunion

On Saturday, November 15, Greenhill School and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dallas celebrated a 50-year partnership of the two organizations working together to expand opportunities, inspire leadership, and strengthen community. A milestone year for both organizations—60 years for the Boys and Girls Clubs and 75 years for Greenhill—presented an ideal time for alumni, families, and employees from both organizations to gather and reflect on the tremendous impact of this partnership.

During the reunion, attendees had the opportunity to view the Lift Every Voice exhibition, a powerful gallery exhibit honoring 75 years of extraordinary former students, employees, and parents of color from Greenhill’s first 50 years. In collaboration with Greenhill Photography and a dedicated team of student photographers, the exhibit featured stunning portraits alongside curated memories, reflections, and insights drawn from 75 video interviews now housed in the Greenhill Archives. This visual and oral history is part of the School’s 75th anniversary celebration and offers a unique opportunity to learn about Greenhill through the voices that helped shape its story.

In memoriam

Sam Ablon

September 10, 2025

Former Trustee

Father of Michelle Eilers ’80, Michael Ablon ’83, Michaela Ablon ’89

Grandfather of Haley Ablon ’14 and Annie Ablon ’17

Xico Baruch Garcia

December 28, 2025

Former faculty

Jon Bauman

September 24, 2025

Former Trustee

Father of Susan Bauman ’81 and Lea Bauman ’84

Bessie Bodzy

November 20, 2024

Grandmother of Matthew Bodzy '04, Elizabeth Bodzy '10, and Allyson Roseman '10

Lynn Switzer Bozalis ’82

March 5, 2025

Sister of Charles Switzer, Jr. ’85

Mother of Thomas J. Bozalis '23 and former student Rachel Bozalis

Shirley “Shug” Broaddus

March 13, 2026

Greenhill employee

Grandmother of Bennett Broaddus '22

Christopher Clark

July 11, 2025

Father of Christopher I. Clark ’89

John Davis

December 28, 2025

Father of Kerry Davis ’87

George Ellis

February 13, 2026

Father of Stephen Ellis ’94 and Molly Ellis ’06

Rosemary Enrico

May 6, 2025

Grandmother of Daniel Enrico ’21, Joey Enrico, Gigi Enrico

Glenda Pool Farb ‘66

June 25, 2025

Joanne Fletcher

March 12, 2025

Grandmother of Ken Jarvis III ‘12

Phillip Foote

January 30, 2026

Second Head of School

Father of Andrew Foote ’83, David Foote Child ’86, Amy Foote McCooe ‘86

Sue Ginsberg

October 15, 2025

Greenhill Legend

Merrill Ginsburg

June 16, 2025

Mother of Jason Ginsburg '92 and former student Caryn Ginsburg Weghorst

Joseph Gonzales

March 3, 2026

Greenhill Legend

Colin Herlitz

April 30, 2025

Grandfather of Jessica Herlitz ‘21, Jasmine Herlitz ‘24 and Katelyn Herlitz ‘28

Angela Morrow Holden ‘88

August 16, 2025

Sue Horowitz

April 14, 2025

Grandmother of Sydney Horowitz '21 and former student Conor Horowitz

Barbara Johnson

February 12, 2026

Former Head of Summer Programs

Susan Kasten

February 5, 2026

Wife of former Greenhill Legend Dan Kasten, mother of Amanda Kasten Bresie '96 and Jennifer Kasten Turner '97

Helene Ray Kurtz

April 24, 2025

Grandmother of Brittany Ray Feldman '03, Colby Ray '05, and Collin Ray '12

Charles Marshall

June 21, 2025

Father of Dani Brown ‘10

Edwin Michael Masinter

April 1, 2025

Grandfather of Margot Masinter ’13

David Miller ‘68

December 19, 2025

Susan Nash

February 2, 2026

Mother of Stacey Nash Thompson ’96 and David Nash ‘97

Omar Nasir ‘97

April 18, 2025

Linda Newton

May 22, 2025

Mother of Tracy Newton Scarfi ’85

James Nicholson

March 19, 2025

Grandfather of Margot Masinter '13

Kenneth Norvell

April 13, 2025

father of Peggy Norvell Turlington ’75 and Mary Norvell ‘86

Grandfather of Caroline Turlington Hammond ’04 and Marthe Turlington ‘06

Lamar Ozley

December 28, 2025

Father of William Ellis Ozley ‘05

Ida Payton

May 13, 2025

Grandmother of Ernest Mason ’92 and Jamila Lewis ‘04

Jane Rodgers

May 6, 2025

Grandmother of Will Hoffman ‘09

Morris Rutchik

September 3, 2025

Father of Frannie Rutchik Gardner ‘79 and former student Rikki Rutchik

Grandfather of Michael Gardner ‘00

Great-grandfather of Owen ‘31, Zachary ’33, and Mia Austein ‘35

Frances Schneider

July 26, 2025

Grandmother of S. Benjamin Schindler '13, Sydnie Schindler '15, and Mitchell Schindler '18

Jerome Schwartz ‘78

May 27, 2025

Janice Sindler

March 24, 2025

Mother of Kelly Sindler ‘01

Virginia Sootsman

September 29, 2025

Grandmother of Megan Czuchlewski ‘26

Marion Walters

December 16, 2025

Mother of Lawrence Walters '93

Linda White

October 30, 2025

Greenhill Legend Mother of Troy Thompson ‘91 and Todd Thompson ’95

Guy Wade Willis ’65

September 18, 2025

Bob Zlotky

January 25, 2026

Grandfather of Ryan Zlotky '19, Reid Zlotky ’19, and Megan Zlotky ’22

Sue Ginsberg

Greenhill Legend

Ginsberg worked at Greenhill from 1979 to 2012, where she served Greenhill with distinction. She was the Middle School Office Coordinator for 15 years before becoming an invaluable member of the Montgomery Library team for another 18 years.

Joe Gonzales

Greenhill Legend

Gonzales worked at Greenhill from 1965 to 2000, starting as a Spanish teacher before becoming the language department chair. When the school started recruiting students from the Boys Clubs of Greater Dallas in the early 1970s, he volunteered to drive the van to pick up the students. Throughout his 35 years on The Hill, Gonzales worked tirelessly to recruit and support a more diverse student body, serving as the School’s first Director of Financial Aid. In 1993, he was named the School’s first Director of Diversity, the first position of its kind in the Southwest. His legacy as a lifeline and support over three decades on the Hill forever changed the trajectory of Greenhill School.

Linda White

Greenhill Legend

White made her mark on the lives of thousands of Greenhill students during her time on the Hill from 1981 to 2018. She taught in first, second, third, and fourth grades in Greenhill’s Lower School, also serving as grade-level team leader and department coordinator for much of her tenure. She was recognized by her peers as a Faculty Leader—the highest faculty honor at Greenhill—in 2005. White was beloved by students for her unflagging zest for living, her deep and genuine concern for their well-being, and her willingness to go above and beyond in guiding them through challenging math—and life—situations.

SAVE THE DATE for the THIRD-ANNUAL

presented by Associa

What’s NEXT Fund Pitch Night

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026

6:00–7:30 PM

What's NEXT Fund Pitch Night presented by Associa is an opportunity for Middle and Upper School students to bring their ideas to life by creating connections with industry experts and winning monetary support. Students work with Design + Innovation team members all year to develop their business plans, flesh out their ideas, and prepare presentations for Pitch Night.

Our thanks to the Carona family and Associa for their partnership in making this year’s event possible.

Learn more about Greenhill’s Design & Innovation program at https://www.greenhill.org/design-and-innovation or by using the QR code.

2025–26

Greenhill Fund

Thank you to our generous donors who have already made their annual gift during our 75th anniversary celebration! By contributing to the Greenhill Fund, every member of our community plays a vital role in writing Greenhill’s next chapter. High participation by our alumni, faculty, and families makes a powerful collective investment in our mission of inspiring students to lead authentic, purposeful lives. Your gift directly empowers every student, teacher, and program, every single day.

Use the QR code or visit Greenhill.org/Giving to make your gift.

Thank you to our 2025–2026 Greenhill Fund Volunteers!

BOARD CHAIR

Lori Whitten

DEVELOPMENT CHAIR

Michael Waldman ‘98

GREENHILL FUND CHAIRS

Chris Barjum and Michelle Wettreich Garza '95

Questions about Greenhill Fund?

ALUMNI CO-CHAIRS

Elizabeth Fields Asen ‘09 and Alan Sostek ‘11

FACULTY CO-CHAIRS

Greg Browne-Nichols and Amy Kasten Bresie '96

GRADE CAPTAINS

Courtney Haas Bauch ’93, Kristin Engberg, Clayton Frenzel, Katie Herrmann, Naveen Karim, Mili Khanderia, Clayton Lougée '03, Amanda Martin, Nidhi Sharma, Cinco Sorrow, Stephanie Stone, Geetika Tiwari, Alvin Varughese, Tequame Zewde

Contact Robert Clements, Director of Annual Fund & Major Gifts, clementsr@greenhill.org, 972-628-5681.

Why I Give THE LOUGÉE FAMILY

For our family, Greenhill School isn’t just a place of learning; it’s a tradition that is woven into the fabric of who we are. Three generations of our family have walked the halls of this great school: a grandfather who first connected with this special community, a son who built lifelong friendships and values, and now two children who are thriving in an environment that celebrates individuality and excellence. Greenhill has shaped not just our education but developed a strong sense of character and belief in who we are—preparing us to lead with confidence, integrity, and empathy. That’s why we prioritize giving back. Our contributions ensure future generations experience the same transformative opportunities that have defined our family for decades.

“Greenhill gave me more than an education. It gave me a foundation for life. I wanted my family to have that same gift.” — David Lougée ’69

“This school taught me how to think critically and care deeply. It’s where I learned the importance of community, and Lindsay and I see that same spirit alive in our children today.” — Clayton Lougée ’03

“Greenhill feels like home. We love that our teachers help us grow every day.”

— Laila ’37 and Finn Lougée ’39

Greenhill Board of Trustees 2025–2026

OFFICERS

Lori

'98

TRUSTEES

Debby

Bader Christopher I. Clark '89

P. Gary '93

Nida Kia

Roy S. Kim '88

Kathleen Kirby

Todd Lemkin

Boaz Sidikaro

Artie Starrs

'03

Vennerberg II Meredith Small Wallace '97

LIFETIME TRUSTEE

Rusty Jaggers, Trustee since 1994

E. Pierce Marshall, Jr. '86, Trustee since 1996

Molly (Fulton) Seeligson '60, Trustee since 2009

FORMER BOARD CHAIRS ELECTING TO SERVE EX-OFFICIO

David L. Johnson '67, Trustee since 1987

H. Ronald Nash, Trustee since 1987

Bruce Sostek, Trustee since 2009

The Hill in print is published once a year by the Communications and Advancement Offices.

Please look for our digital annual report in the fall.

COMMUNICATIONS

Kerry Shea, Director of Marketing & Communications

Autumn Bernhard, Website & Digital Communications Specialist

Sara Ellis, Digital Content Specialist

Mashal Noor ’12, Creative Director

ADVANCEMENT

Aaron White, Chief Development Officer

Robert Clements, Director of Annual Fund & Major Gifts

Clere Franklin, Advancement Services Data & Reporting Coordinator

Amanda Garman, Director of Parent Engagement & Community Events

Kelly Hymowitz, Director of Leadership & Legacy Giving

Kristy Joiner, Advancement Services Gift Manager

Alina Salgado, Advancement & Parent Relations Associate

Katie Young, Director of Alumni Relations

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