HomeMy WebLinkAboutWAF 10 year marketing materialHere are just some highlights from 2012-13, our 10th Anniversary year!
Reflecting back... Moving Forward2012-2013 Year in Review
The 42 students in the Class of 2013 were awarded more than $3.2 million in scholarships and grants.
In U.S. News & World Report, the Academy earned ranking of #41 in the United States and #6 in Texas. Among charter
schools, we achieved ranking of #11 in the United States and #1 in Texas.
WA was recognized as the 20th “Most Challenging High School” in the United States by The Washington Post.
Westlake Academy Foundation awarded grants of $144,208 to support students and staff.
Record-setting Blacksmith Annual Fund raised $740,612 for Academy operations.
83% of students passed the intensive IB Exams, exceeding the world average of 78.5%.
Your caring generosity made all this and mre possible. Thank You!
Dear Friends of the Foundation:
This 10th Anniversary year
at Westlake Academy shined
especially bright and we have you
to thank! As we look back and
plan ahead, you have been the
constant. Your gifts have ensured
that I.B. thinking, learning,
and discovering happens in our
classrooms every day.
Thank you for believing in the
Academy with all your heart,
and giving heartily to support the
important work of our students
and teachers. For a decade, you
have made the difference.
Westlake Academy Foundation
Board of Directors, 2012-2013.
Top row (left to right) Leah
Rennhack, Sean Shope, Ken
Gordon, April Gallagher, Jeff
Watson. Bottom row (left to
right) Rebecca Neidich, Karen
Stoltenberg, Charlotte Ryan,
Zan Jones, Kelly Cox, Dr. Shelly
Myers (Executive Director). Not
pictured: Bill Greenwood, Kevin
Hansen, Andy Sedino.
As Westlake Academy has grown, so has your generous support. The
2012-2013 Blacksmith Annual Fund raised a record $740,142 from 80%
of our families. State funding is continually being cut, but your generous
contributions have allowed our school to maintain the high level of
educational excellence it is known for in our community.
Blacksmith Annual Fund donations, along
with grant awards totaling $142,000, enabled
the Foundation to present Superintendent
Tom Brymer with a check for $882,142
toward 2012-2013 school operations. Our
school would look very different without
these important gifts. We appreciate you!
Blacksmith Annual Fund Now 2012-2013
Board
Westlake Academy opened its doors in September 2003 when Town of
Westlake officials took advantage of Texas’ acceptance of charter schools thus
becoming the first and only municipality to receive a charter designation. The
school began with PYP students in Grades 1 through 6. Additional grades
were added each year until our first full K-12 school year ended with our
inaugural graduates, the class of 2010.
As a charter school, Westlake Academy receives approximately 70% of the
state dollars, per student, of the average public school. Initially called the
“Blacksmith Apprentice Program,” the Blacksmith Annual Fund launched
during the 2004-2005 school year to bridge this financial gap.
“Let us join together to support the Blacksmith Apprentice
Program… State funding alone will not support achieving
our goals. We are committed to small classes and
differentiated instruction; we are committed to structured
inquiry that ignites students’ thirst for knowledge.”
Thank you!
2012-2013
Barbara Brizuela, Westlake Academy Principal (October, 2005)
Blacksmith Annual Fund Then 2004-2005
This Year-in-Review reflects contributions made
Sept. 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013. Much care
and attention have been given to this report’s
preparation; however, should you note an error,
please accept our sincere apology and advise the
Foundation Office (817-490-5722). We appreciate
the opportunity to make any corrections.
Then$239,446
Then$0
Then$252,000
Now$740,612
Now$1,129,576
Now$137,639
2004-05 2004 2009 20042012-13 2012-13 2012 2013
Financial Statement
2012 - 2013
Then$37,754
Now$109,357
Blacksmith Annual Fund Endowment Fund Westlake Baja Gallery Night
Gallery Night Then 2004
Held in the Westlake Academy gymnasium, the first
Gallery Night event raised $33,754, thanks to generous
sponsors, great attendance, and lively bidding. The
evening’s highlight was the wonderful collection of
students’ original artwork created to generate funds and
community awareness for the school. A small but mighty
volunteer corps secured donations from art galleries
and local businesses for guests to bid on while enjoying
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Now held each spring, the 10th Annual Gallery Night
continues its art-themed heritage. This year’s attendees
enjoyed live entertainment and spectacular auctions
wrapped in an Alice in Wonderland theme.
Our collaboration with Westlake Public Art Society
pairs professional artists with PYP classes to provide
experiential learning in different art mediums plus
professionally inspired student art. We raised over
$109,000 for Westlake Academy, with $10,000 of this
raised through the silent auction sale of student art.
Thank you for making this perennial favorite a wonderful
community builder for Westlake Academy!
The inaugural Westlake Baja Golf Tournament, including
a live and silent auction, teed off in 2009 at Vaquero
Club. Over 100 golfers braved the unseasonably cold
temperatures to raise more than $252,000 for Westlake
Academy teachers. With the vision of elevating our school
into national rankings as a Top 100 school in the United
States, this fundraiser established the Fund100 for the
Foundation that provided grants to recruit, retain and
develop Westlake teachers.
Now in its fourth year, this “fun”draiser has expanded
into the wildly fun Westlake Baja Golf and Tennis event.
Through sponsorships, the live auction and a helicopter
ball drop (new this year), you helped us raise $137,639!
Now that Westlake Academy is listed among the Top
100 schools in the United States, the vision of this event
has transformed into helping the Academy maintain
the national rankings you have helped us achieve. The
Fund100 has been expanded to include grants supporting
the school in all facets of educational excellence.
Baja Then 2009 Baja Now 2012
“We all remember that one special teacher who made
such a difference in our lives. With the help of this new
tournament and Fund100, it is our hope that Westlake
Academy students will have many‘legacy teachers’ in their
lives.” Tim Brittan, Westlake Town Council Member &
Inaugural Baja Committee Member
Gallery Night Now 2013
Event Donors & Supporters
287 & Ensign Storage
Allan Gibbs – Metroport Rotary
Amanda Bunch
Andrea Ragnow
Ange Bumgarner
Anna Oakley
Anne Marie Hutchison
Annette Snook
Arlene Taylor
Art That Grows
Ashlin’s, Ltd.
Azure Alley
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House
Barry Reid
Betty Gutierrez
Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar
Bill Greenwood
Bottlecap Alley
Brad Jensen
Brandi Renee Designs
Brio Tuscan Grille
Bronson Rock
Brooke & Dack Nicholson
Brown Forman, Inc.
Brunswick Zone
Bryan Aldridge
C.Marie’s Sweets
Casey Paulson
Cat Daddy
Central Market
Chad Perry, DDS
Cinnamon Sparks
Clint & Kat Calzini
Core Fitness & Pilates
Corinthian Wellness Spa
Cory & Lindsey Ramage
Cryo-X Cryosauna
Cyndie Jacks
David Brod
David & Tammy Henk
David Porter Campaign
David S. Irvin,
The Portrait Photographer
Debbie Dickey – Metroport Rotary
Deloitte University
Dr. Naila Malik
Ed & Joey Story
Eden Nail & Spa
Emily Paulson
Erin Austin
Executive Pest Control
Fern Browning
FnG Eats Restaurant
Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Fort Worth Zoo
Fred Meyer Jewelers
Fuzzy’s Roanoke
Gail James
Gary & Linda McMickle
Gaylord Texan Resort
& Convention Center
Gehati Jewelry
Glen Alan Salon
Glenn & Tania Beck
Good Things for All Seasons
Great Wolf Lodge
Gregory Arth
Harkins Theatres
Hawaiian Falls
Heather McCown
Hey, Sugar! Candy Store
Hormonal Health
& Wellness Center of Southlake
Jaime Estrada
Jane Metz
Jean Storm
Jeannine & David Gappa
Jill Riche
Joanna Raines
Joe’s Pizza, Southlake
John and Angie Schilsky
Jordan Taylor & Co.
Julie & Paul Kelly
Karen Letz
Katherine Price
Keller Animal Clinic
Keller Pointe
Kelly & Clif Cox
Kendall Acupuncture and Chiropractic
Kennel Kare
Kevin James McCrea Photography
Kirby’s Steakhouse
Kirsten Sedino
Kirsten Siebach
Kristen & Bob Penrod
Kristina Straface
Kwik Kar Wash
Landscape Systems Garden Center
Lash Studio
Learning Rx
Lisa Pylant
Lisa Valentine
Main Street Bakery
Mama’s Pizza
Marie Maines
Marriott Solana
Maru Busico-Flight
McReynold’s Orthodontics
Medieval Castle, Inc.
Melissa Oravetz
Mimi Turbeville
Mona Mitchell
Nancy Medina Art
Natasha Ganesh
Nytex Sports
Oliva Italian Eatery
Ooh la la!
Otto Borsich
Pam Stern
Pamela Blaies
Paradise Spirits & Fine Wines
Parker School Uniforms
Party Angels
Pat Bodnyk
Patrizio Osteria, Southlake
Peak Performance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Pylant Medical
Randi Johnson
Randi Rosky
Richard & Nancy Nunez
Rick Bettinger
Robin Jackson Photography
Rocky Top Ranch
Rod & Delores Harding
Roy Odom and Soulflame Pottery
Sally Mesa
Sarah Stack
School of Rock
Sci-Fi Factory
Scott & Kelly Bradley
Sea Siam Thai Restaurant
Skin Spa Med
Spring Creek Barbecue, Keller
Style Your Life
Sweet & Sassy
Taco & Avocados
Tap-In Grill & Pub
Tastytrade
Terri Watson
The Classic at Roanoke
The Edge Apparel
The Gift Store
The Hair Bar
The Luxury Gift Envelope
The Mauler Institute, LLC
The Soccer Corner
The Solana Club
The Southern Etiquette Society
The Spa at the Village
Tiffany DeVivo
Tom Ramage
Tonja Taylor
Tony Saladino
Trish & Bryan Biddle
Trophy Club Country Club
Vanessa Swarovski - Cupid’s Vault
Vaquero Club
Village Burger Bar
Westlake Academy
Westlake Academy Foundation
Westlake Fire Department
Will Frary
Willhoite’s Restaurant
Young Chefs Academy
Yum Me Frozen Yogurt
Gallery
Deloitte, LLC
Conductor
Mr. & Mrs. KJ Choi
Dr. Clif & Kelly Cox
LaQuinta Inns & Suites
Marriott-Solana
John & Gracie Miller
Town of Westlake
Jeff Watson – Briggs
Freeman Sotheby’s
Westlake Public Art Society
Artist
Bennett Benner Pettit
Cloud Lenders
Fidelity Investments
Dr. Keith & Glenda Hansen
Janet & Chris Noonan
Shelli & James Orr
Lisa & Brett Pylant
Charlotte & Jeff Ryan
Karen & Rob Scott
TD Ameritrade
Laura & Doug Wheat
Jill & Todd Whitbeck
Dancer
AllianceTexas – A Development
of Hillwood
Baylor Regional Medical Center
at Grapevine
Big Image Graphics
Demerara
First Financial Bank
Drs. Julia & Brian Flowers
Dr. Sharon & David Gibbs
Vicky & Greg Goble
Dr. Jamie & Michelle Gottlieb
GraphiKimpressions
Trina & Hugh Gwynn
Cheryl & Bob Hassell
Home Sweet Home Residential
& Office Cleaning
Debbie & Ken Kraska
Carol & Charlie Langdon
Dr. David & Tina Levitan
Nicole & Ray Mickens
Rebecca & Andre Neidich
Leah & Rick Rennhack
Roxann Taylor &
Associates, Realtors
Stellar CJS Holdings
Karen & Wayne Stoltenberg
The Carrie Smith Team at
Keller Williams
The Mauler Institute, LLC
Theresa & David Wood
Beverage
The Greenwood Families
Julie & Paul Kelly
VIP Reception
Ben E. Keith Company
Brandi Renee Designs
FnG Eats
Paradise Spirits & Fine Wines
Party Angels
Presenting $10,000
Stellar CJS Holdings, LLC
Scott & Scott, LLP
Off Road $5,000
Marti & Patrick Barley
Cook Children’s Health System
The Hansen Family
Baja $2,500
Boyle & Lowry
Brackett & Ellis
Deloitte, LLP
First Financial Bank
Graham Associates
Ryan Groce – Northwestern Mutual
Hillwood Properties
Jackson Walker, LLP
Zan & Derrick Jones
The Keen & Thievon Families
Gracie & John Miller
Rebecca & Andre Neidich
Lisa & Brett Pylant
Leah & Rick Rennhack
Charlotte & Jeff Ryan
The Sedino Family
Carrie Smith – Keller Williams
Thompson & Knight, LLP
Jeff Watson – Briggs Freeman
Sotheby’s Realty
Laura & Doug Wheat
In-Kind Sponsors
Big Image Graphics
Park Place Dealerships
Society Life
State of the Heart Cardiology /
Robert Abrams
Donors
Aaron Brothers Southlake
Adam Smith Texas Harley
Bryan Aldridge
Tania & Glenn Beck
Trish Biddle
Candy Woolley Handcrafted
Accessories
Deborah Gaspar Jewelry
Demerara
Friends of Westlake Academy
Chuck Greenberg
Jose Guzman
Todd Hamilton
Mimi Heines & James Humphrey
Hidden Door Medspa
Trilby & Greg Kuelbs
LaQuinta Inns & Suites
Jeffrey Levene
Dr. Naila Malik
Marcels at Monterra Studio
Rae & Tommy McGarrity
Mike McGruder
Nicole & Ray Mickens
Rebecca & Andre Neidich
Ryan Palmer
Brynn & Adam Smith
Texas Motor Speedway
Kim Tugman – Xocai Healthy Chocolate
Vaquero Club
Please support the businesses that support Westlake Academy! When you stop in,
be sure to thank them on behalf of our students and teachers!
2012-13 Blacksmith Annual Fund Donors
2012 Westlake Baja
Sponsors & Donors
2013 Gallery Night
Contributors
2013 Gallery Night
Auction Donors
We are grateful to these Academy families and corporate friends for showing such generous
commitment to Westlake Academy. Thank you!
2012-13 Blacksmith Annual Fund Donors
Anonymous (21)
Christina Ackermann
Andrew & Robyn Adams
Ashok & Chandra Advani
Simon Aisthorpe
Nadia Akhtar
Terry & Julie Alexander
Tim & Elizabeth Anderson
Roland & Emmer Antoine
Ed & Elsa Archangel
Erin Austin
Kirsten Autrey
Ginger Awtry
AXA Foundation
Mohammed Azam & Asmat Ara
Ferdous
Stephen & Teri Baker
Jimmy & Cindy Barber
Patrick & Marti Barley
Steven & Christina Barnard
Michael & LaRhonda Barrett
Brad & Lisa Bartels
Rosanna Baurys
Paul & Kerin Beauchamp
Randy Beeman & Adriana Karpati
Richard & Claudia Beeny
Chris & Jeannie Bellairs
Joe & Alesa Belvedere
Walter Bermudez & Dinorah Nigro
Jeremy Blythe
Rick Bollar & Leesa Stephens-Bollar
Mark & Julie Borge
Eddie & Betsy Bradshaw
Kevin & Dana Braun
Scott & Koni Brewer
Donald & Alysia Broadfield
Araceli Brown
Brown-Forman Corporation
Tom & Christel Brymer
Wesley & Ange Bumgarner
Alan Burt
Joel & Amy Butler
John & Linda Caldwell
Clinton & Kathryn Calzini
Servando & Rosana Canales
Phil & Roxanne Carpenito
William & Jennifer Cassidy
Joel & Sung-Hui Cavazos
Ben & Briea Chamberlin
Robert & Celia Champagne
Charles Schwab Corporation
Linda & Bob Chasteler
Ty & Karmen Clark
David & Grace Cohn
Taylor & Lois Cowan
Brian & Mitzi Cox
Clif & Kelly Cox
Chris & Jennifer Crawford
Bobby & Roslyn Crim
Troy Crow
Scott Cruickshank & Bobbie Lopez
Tommy & Shelly Cunningham
George & Deana Curry
Timothy & Tiffany Dao
Raed & Aubrey Darwish
Bill & Amanda DeGan
Deric & Missy DeMoss
Michael Denkeler & Teresa King
Richard & Kimberly DePaolo
Ron & Karen DesHotels
Fernando & Tiffany DeVivo
Chris & Debbie Dickey
Carlos Dominguez &
Elvira Palavicini-Dominguez
Frank & Charity Drabik
James & Gina Dunford
Don & Ann Dunlap
Warren Dyer
Cathi Potwin
Katherine Price
Sanjay & Ansa Purohit
Brett & Lisa Pylant
Joanna Rains-Reynolds
Lisa Redding
Jeremy & Heather Reed
Ronnie & Denise Rencher
Rick & Leah Rennhack
Jill Riche
Nick & Alecia Ridder
Jack & Inger Risenhoover
Amy Robichaux
Paul & Savreen Robinson
Thomas & Carmen Robinson
Bryan & Michelle Roebuck
Lee & Randi Rosky
Robert & Katie Ruelas
Jeff & Charlotte Ryan
Sabre Holdings
Sohel & Suhaila Sachak
Ken & Clara Sanders
John & Angela Schilsky
Alison Schneider
Robert & Karen Scott
Andy & Kirsten Sedino
Frank & Tammy Shelton
Timothy & Kimberly Shiple
Steve & Andrea Siegler
Bill & Kristen Signorelli
Deepak & Melissa Sircar
Phillip & Shannon Small
Gary & Lorena Smalley
Adam & Brynn Smith
Jim & Christine Smith
Cesar & Martha Solis
Southlake Jewelers
Jason & Brandi Spates
Sprint Foundation
Trevor & Sarah Stack
Wayne & Karen Stoltenberg
Jeff & Bethany Strauss
Michael & Uschi Szpak
Rick & Susan Taylor
Daniel & Deborah Tews
Textron Matching Gift Program
Mahesh & Anjala Tharoor
John & Trisha Thievon
Barry & Jennifer Thompson
Rajiv & Marle Trivedi
John & Peggy Troublefield
Christopher & Susan Tucker
Matthew & Kim Tugman
Shane & Michelle Underwood
Lisa Valentine
VMware Corporation
Ezra & Carol-Ann Ward
Mike & Amber Ward
Jeff Watson
Tim & Terri Watson
Wyatt & Allison Webb
Wells Fargo Foundation
Doug & Laura Wheat
Sherry Whigham
Todd & Jill Whitbeck
Barbara B. White
Blake & Monica Williams
Dan & Cindy Withers
Kyle & Susan Woo
David & Theresa Wood
Todd Wood
Glen & Tonya Woods
Matthew & Nivine Woods
Horace Wu & Jinny Yoon
Liancun & Lan Wu
Karen Yoong
Greg & Deborah Ziegler
Neil & Garima Zucker
Andriy Kubyshko & Ella Kovalchuk
Trip & Dusti Kuehne
Andrew & Heidi Kuster
Trish Landers
Gary & Melissa Lanfrankie
Charlie & Carol Langdon
Jesse & Marshell Larson
David & Cathy Lee
Lonnie & Anne-Marie Lee
Michael & Holly Lenkiewicz
David & Tina Levitan
Dave & Karen Lieber
Ramsy Lindroth & Len Avecilla
Yair & Sandy Lotan
John & Laura Luckett
Ronald & Kelly Lynch
Terry & Melinda Mallory
Troy & Sabra Manchac
Jimmy & Susan Mathews
Dave Matthews & Lindsay Hall
Tracy May
Mark & Kellie Mayhew
Steven & Jocelyn McBride
Christian & Catherine McCarthy
C. Kevin & Deanne McCartney
Mike & Heather McCown
Kent & Jill McCune
Terry & Darcy McFarlane
Thomas & Rae McGarrity
Blake & Martha McKinney
Gary McMickle
Todd & Kelsie McQuietor
Michael & Sheila Medina
Bobby & Devi Menon
Leonard & Mary Merlo
Robert & Melissa Meyer
Microsoft Matching Gift Program
John & Gracie Miller
Livia Miller
Charles & Mona Mitchell
Carlos & Aurora Morales
Greg & Laura Moren
Ivonne Moreno
David Morris
Christian Morrow & Daniel Hall
Brian & Melissa Morse
Motorola Matching Gift Program
Rich Mueller
Jeff & Shelly Myers
Andre & Rebecca Neidich
Ben & Orianna Nibarger
Dack & Brooke Nicholson
Chris & Janet Noonan
Chad Nothe
Paul & Tamera Nyangani
Steven & Anna Oakley
Crawford & Tracy Odom
Roy Odom
Scott & Jenette Olson
Melissa Oravetz
Joe & Jennifer Orman
James & Shelli Orr
John & Karen Osborne
Herald & Heidi Ostovar
Tadd & Amy Owens
Yong & Kay Pak
Tom & Beckie Paquin
Joe & Jennifer Parkey
Jay & Sapna Patel
Deborah Peebles
Ken & Kelly Perdue
Jamie & Paula Petersen
AJ & Shala Pillai
Percy & Charmaine Pinto
Debbie Piper
Kevin & Amy Pittman-Heglund
John Platt & Ronica Holcombe-Platt
Tom & Jessica Pope
Eddie Edwards
Ken Egli
Fidelity Foundation
Robert & Julie Fitzgerald
Michael & Maru Flight
FLIR Corporation
Brian & Julia Flowers
Fluor Corporation
Keith & Jaymi Ford
Bill & Patty Frey
David & Kieu Frisby
Vijay & Prasanthi Gadi
John & April Gallagher
Danesh & Natasha Ganesh
Mike & Cindy Garabedian
Neil Garry
GE Foundation
David & Sharon Gibbs
Greg & Vicky Goble
Goldman Sachs
Ken Gordon & Collette Morrissey
Joe & Tammy Gorman
Jamie & Michelle Gottlieb
Grainger Matching Gift Program
Roger & Mary Graulty
Gray Family Dental
Kim & Quin Greaves
Bill Greenwood
John & Wendy Greenwood
Brad & Jennifer Griffin
Douglas & Lisa Grissom
Jim & Cathy Grover
Crystal Guy
Hugh & Trina Gwynn
Keith & Lynne Hale
Aaron & Jennifer Hall
Todd & Jacque Hamilton
Sukhbir & Harveen Hans
Kevin & Ashley Hansen
Rod & Dolores Harding
Kevin & Rhonda Harmon
Hubert Harnan & Montserrat Zarco
Sean & April Harrell
Tom & Sheila Hart
Steve & Melanie Hartmann
Bob & Cheryl Hassell
Brad & Kimberly Hawpe
Mark & Julie Heindselman
Cecil & Lisa Henderson
David & Tammy Henk
Hewlitt Packard
Michael & Shelley Hill
Scott Hinton
Scott & Aimee Holcomb
Trent & Carol Horton
Jill Howard
Wade & Margo Hundley
Scott & Shelise Hunter
Jimmie & Amy Hutchison
Haroon & Weda Ismaili
Bruce & Joanne Iverson
David & Brigid Jackson
Don & Caryl Ann Jacobs
Shane & Michelle Jennings
Christian & DeAnn Jeppesen
Brady Jolet & Cristi Ray
Derrick & Zan Jones
H.B. & Michelle Jung
Kyle & Sylvia Kapphahn
John & Amy Kazarian
Jason & Johanna Keen
Paul & Julie Kelly
Kevin & Shelley Kemp
Amir & Deborah Khoshbin
Katie Kimura
Varghese Koshy
Kenneth & Deborah Kraska
Robert & Krystal Krebs
Class of 2010
Brooke Awtry
Graduated with Honors: Southern
Methodist University (Dallas,
Texas)
Major: BA English Creative
Writing & Spanish.
“I’m currently working at Fidelity
Charitable in Westlake. In the next
year or two, I would like to transfer
to a European office and work on my Masters in public
relations/communication.”
Bailey Cockrum
Attending: University of Colorado
(Boulder, Colorado)
Major: Communication with a
minor in Leadership.
“I’m currently interning at
the professional services firm,
Greenhouse Partners. Over the
summer, I studied in Ghana for six
weeks and had the best time of my life! I took two classes
and volunteered at orphanages and after-school programs.
The children really touched my heart. I learned so much
about the world and what I want to do with the rest of my
life. After graduation this spring, I hope to land my dream
job working abroad. Hope all is going well at Westlake and
Go Buffs!!!”
Connor Lenio
Attending: Washington University
(St. Louis, Missouri)
Major: Philosophy.
“I am staying busy as a Residential
Life Advisor and participating
in the Philosophy Latin Honors
Program and as a St. Louis
‘Go Marathon’ runner. My
postgraduate intentions include
pursuing a Ph.D. program in
Continental Philosophy with secondary interest in Clinical
Psychology/Psychotherapy.”
Stefanie Schultz
Attending: University of Texas
(Austin, Texas)
Major: Dual major in English
Literature and Studio Art.
“During my time as a Longhorn,
I’ve participated in several
organizations including The
Daily Texan newspaper as well
as the university literary and arts
journal, Analecta. Recently, I was
honored to be chosen as a 2014 rider for the Texas 4000 for
Cancer bike team. Starting in June 2014, we’ll ride from
the University of Texas at Austin to Anchorage, Alaska,
covering 4,500 miles over 70 days to educate people on
cancer prevention and early detection.”
Class of 2011
Sophia Ganesh
Attending: Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)
Major: Political Science & Human Rights with minors
in History, European Area Studies and Women Gender
Studies, all while running her own business.
“To the students at WA, if you work hard, take your grades
seriously, and genuinely care about your education, along
with support from your parents, you can achieve anything.”
Alumni Update
Westlake Academy has graduated 126 students
since our inaugural senior class in 2010.
Here’s what a few of our Alumni are doing now!
2010
2011
2012
2013
24
28
42
32
Number of Graduates
Westlake Academy
Jenna Grace Goode
Attending: Brigham Young
University (Provo, Utah)
Major: Biology and Spanish.
“I served as President of my
freshman women’s organization, as
well as being a member of YServe,
coaching soccer to underprivileged
children and assisting with a special
needs children’s group. This past
June, I took an 18-month college deferment to serve as a
missionary in Uruguay for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. I’ve developed a great love for these people
and their country. I’ll start back at BYU in December 2014.
My post-graduate plans are to attend medical school.”
Class of 2012
Marissa Baurys
Attending: University of Texas (Austin, Texas)
Major: Political Communications
Courtney Cundall
Attending: Texas A&M (Galveston, Texas)
Major: Marine Biology with a minor in English.
“I’ll graduate in 2015. Good luck to class of 2014. Gig’em!”
Victoria Acker
Attending: Texas Tech University
(Lubbock, Texas)
Major: Biology. Presidential and
Deans List honors.
“I am active in National Society of
Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Sigma
Alpha Lambda, and Double T Health
Service Corps. I was excited to be selected to attend the
NSCS Leadership Summit this past summer!”
Sarah Titus
Attending: Tarleton State University
(Stephenville, Texas)
Major: Elementary Education with
Special Education certification.
Active in Alpha Gamma Delta
national sorority, TSU Stock Horse
Team & Horseman’s Association,
Officer for the TSU Collegiate FFA,
TSU Honors College student, and
Residential Leader in a Residence Hall on campus.
“Westlake Academy laid the foundation for me to be
successful at college. I am so thankful for every one of my
teachers at WA. I’m loving every minute here at TSU and
hope everything is going well back at Westlake Academy. Go
Blacksmiths!”
Caitlin Burke
Attending: Southern Methodist
University (Dallas, Texas)
Major: Double major in Cultural
Anthropology and Human Rights.
Active in Alpha Chi Omega,
Dedman College Ambassadors, and
the Emry Human Rights Club.
“I’m spending the fall semester studying in Ferrara, Italy
and blogging about it here:
http://AnAmericaninFerrara.blogspot.com.”
Class of 2013
Connor Pearson Smith
Attending: Carnegie Mellon
University Tepper School
of Business (Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania)
Major: Business Administration
with Entrepreneurship Track and
minor in Computational Finance.
Emily Perez
Attending: Columbia College
(Chicago, Illinois)
Major: Film
Sammi Noonan
Attending: Texas A&M University
(College Station, Texas)
Major: Business Administration.
Organizations: Texas A&M Crew
Team, Aggie Experience Council
Alumni Update
Have Alumni news? Email Shelly Myers
(smyers@westlakeacademy.org) so we
can share with our Academy community.
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The Foundation and House of Commons
are pleased to host
PYP Grandparent’s
and
Special Friend’s Day
Friday, November 22
Save The Date!
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Texas Motor Speedway
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