March 2021
Alumni Connection
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Alumni Feature
Jen Jolliff - Class of 1998
Artist
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Alumnus, Jen Jolliff is an artist outstanding artist in Alaska!
Unfolding one canvas at a time, Jolliff said what she loves most about the artist’s life is that it is what she makes of it. “I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule, and I get to work in a variety of art disciplines: woodcarving, creative architecture, painting, teaching, facilitation,” she said. “I also get to combine physical work with cognitive problem solving and design.”
After graduating from Vanguard, Jolliff spent four years at Middlebury College in Vermont where she earned a BA in English/Creative Writing and fell in love with the mountains and a guy from Alaska, her husband Ian Moore.
“Be curious,” she said. “Try new things. Experiment. Be playful. But at the same time, live your life with an overriding sense of intent. Do whatever you do with pride and care to detail. Share what you learn. Strive for efficiency, but take the time to be kind and interested in other people.”
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Vanguard Traditions - Blast from the Past Valentines Pictures |
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The snow may have canceled the Senior Valentine Carnations and Cupcakes deliveries, but after donating them, the campus celebrated with Carnations and Cupcakes on St. Patrick's Day! |
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64 Gold Medals were earned and 8 students are State Qualifiers at this year's VASE competition.
This competition is for all Public and Private Schools in Texas! And for the 5th year in a row, Vanguard has had multiple students participate, both medal and progress to State.
Entries included Drawing, Painting, Digital, Ceramics, Welding, Wood, and Photography pieces.
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Evan Mastin ('17) will be attending graduate school at the California Institute of Technology.
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Andrew Mastin ('15) recently founded ID Prospects, an international basketball scouting service.
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Congratulations, Spencer Davis ('18)! - Nominated to the SMU Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon - the National Honor Society for Economics!
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Lilia Adra ('14) will graduate in May with her Doctor of Pharmacy from Texas Tech University. She was her pharmacy school president. She matched in phase 1 of the match to her number one choice program in Denver and will continue post-doctorate training.
Tarek Adra ('16) graduated with his BS in Biology Cum Laude from Texas Tech University as well and was accepted to the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He will begin his first year of dental school in August!
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Rebecca (Mull) Janes ('08) and her husband Daniel welcomed their first baby, Caroline Grace, on January 12, 2021.
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Drs. Taylor Starr ('96) and Martin Starr ('98) were highlighted on KWBU's Downtown Depot, Friday, March 19th. The doctors practice together at Starr General Dentistry, the office their dad, Dr. Kent Starr who passed away in 2020, began in 1974. Taylor joined the practice in 2004 and Martin joined in 2006. Downtown Depot also featured Josh Blake, C.O.O. of Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, whose President is Hatch Bailey ('78).
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Brad Livingstone | Faculty Member
Department: Social Science. He teaches History of WWII and History of the Vietnam War. Mr. Livingstone taught at Vanguard for 11 years back in the 1990s-early 2000s and then came back in the fall of 2017.
Education: B.S., M.S. Ed., Oklahoma State University
Why Education? I love teaching the History of World War II class, it allows me to share with students the passion I have for my subject area, and I love teaching at Vanguard because it allows me to share my passion at one of the best schools in Texas.
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Joe Jackson (Class of ‘97). |
Halloween pics(Class of ‘96) |
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Chelsa Ressetar ('96),
Assoc. Head of School and Director of Advancement (bottom, right).
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Mr. Livingstone continues to have guest speakers in his classes. You can sign up to join the zoom class.
March 24th, 9:45 - 10:55 am:
Vietnam Veteran
April 21st, 9:45 - 10:55 am: Vietnamese citizen who came to the US
after the fall of Saigon.
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Find Vanguard news with articles written by Vanguard students in the
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Bingo!!
Friday, April 30, 2021 7:00 pm
Join us for this outdoor event on the Vanguard Campus. Guess BBQ and Bingo. There are a limited number of spots available, so sign up today!
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Find Vanguard news with articles written by Vanguard students in the
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This is your reunion year!
2011 - 10 year
2001 - 20 year
1996 - 25 year
1991 - 30 year
1981 - 40 year
1976 - 45 year
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The organization is underway for the 20-year reunion for the Class of 2001 for the Fall of 2021! Make sure your contact information is up to date with the school. |
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Share your News!
Career Changes, Promotions, Retirements,
Honors and Awards,
Publications or Exhibitions,
Personal Accomplishments,
Events or any other news from your life - WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT! Send your Alumni news and photos to Greta_Knoll@Vanguard.org
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