All Saints Episcopal School

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The 2024 Homecoming Court will be presented along with their parents on Friday during the 2:15 Pep Rally in Patriot Gym. The 2024 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during the presentation.

Members of the 2024 Homecoming King candidates are senior boys Brady Lowe, Blake Matzner, Anson Proffitt, and Luke Rushing. The Homecoming Queen candidates are senior girls Ella Mendez, Rylee Rose, Maya Vermillion, and Emily White

The Homecoming Court is nominated by the Senior Class and the King and Queen are elected by the upper school student body. Congratulations 2024 Homecoming Court!

All Saints Episcopal School proudly announces that two members of its 2025 graduating class are receiving top honors by the College Board’s National Merit Scholar Program for their “Excellence in Academic Achievement” demonstrated by their outstanding performances on the qualifying 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) taken in October 2023.

Seniors Luke Rushing and Reese Wolfe earned National Merit Semifinalist status with the possibility of advancing to National Merit Finalist status.

“We are so excited for Luke and Reese to be honored with National Merit Semifinalist status. Both of these students are truly outstanding young people who represent themselves and their families so well,” Head of School Robert Brashear said. “These talented and committed young people lead and contribute in so many ways exemplifying the excellence that we strive for at All Saints. Congratulations to these students, their families, and all of the teachers, coaches, and mentors who have influenced their success. Their future is bright and we are all so proud.”

As two members of the 27-member Class of 2025 and All Saints’ tenth graduating class, Rushing and Wolfe are members of the elite club of All Saints Upper School students to earn Scholar status by the College Board in the school’s short 13-year history. A total of 19 All Saints seniors have earned National Merit Scholar recognition since 2018. Last year (2024), Rohan Felton and Matthew Zhang earned National Merit Finalist status while Joshua Eckert and Jameson Seal earned National Commended Scholar and Kaden Jimenez earned National Hispanic Scholar Recognition. Diego Cervera earned National Merit Finalist recognition in 2023. In addition, Cervera was named as a National Hispanic Scholar. Sara Carothers was also named as a National Hispanic Scholar as well as a National Merit Commended Scholar. Campbell Howe received the National Merit Commended Scholar and Abigail Barritt was recognized as National Merit Hispanic Scholar. Mia Garza earned National Merit Hispanic Scholar Recognition in 2022. In 2021, Ash Bumstead and Sebastian Whitaker were named as 2021 National Merit Commended Scholars. Stephanie Hasselkus was named as a 2020 National Hispanic Scholar. In 2019 Conrad Small was named as a Commended Scholar. In 2018, All Saints had three students recognized: Natalie Chaudhuri and Colten Cannon were named 2018 National Merit Finalists while 2018 graduate Sarah Going was named as a 2018 Commended Scholar. Cannon was also named as a National Merit Hispanic Scholar.
These All Saints students scored among the highest Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) scores in Texas.

“We are so proud of Luke and Reese not only for their exceptional academic accomplishments, but also because they are all-around amazing young men. Both of these students exemplify the All Saints Way each and every day,” Upper School Division Head Colin Madding said.

Seniors Luke Rushing and Reese Wolfe are named National Merit Semifinalists and are two of the approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors can continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

National Merit Semifinalist Luke Rushing is vice president of the Student Council, Chemistry Club member, National Honor Society member, Science Bowl Team captain and Math and Science Academic Team member. He runs long distance races for the Cross Country and Track teams.

He is a member of Youth for Impact and serves as a youth board member for the Volunteer Center of Lubbock. Rushing is a chemistry research intern under Dr. Anthony Cozzolino at Texas Tech University.

Rushing has received the Bausch-Lomb Honorary Science Award as well as numerous All Saints Outstanding Student Scholar Awards and the school’s highest award, the Proven Patriot Award, throughout his upper school years. In addition, Rushing is a 2024 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 2A Science State Champion as well as earning the Top Individual Score in the Virtual Challenge Meet, and receiving several Chemistry Olympiad Honors.

His parents are Meg and Ross Rushing. He has attended All Saints since 2012 as a Kindergarten student. His brother, Chase, is a sophomore in the Upper School and his brother Knox is an eighth grader in the Middle School.

“Nothing about Luke Rushing surprises me. If he cures cancer one day, I will not be surprised at all. Luke has an unbelievable level of intelligence. The manner in which he solves problems is extraordinary. The wheels in his mind are always turning,” Upper School Counselor Gwen Belk said. “But Luke is much more than a highly gifted, intelligent student. He is a caring and compassionate young man. Always responding to the needs of others. His focus and energy is contagious. I am not surprised at all that he is a National Merit Semifinalist. Luke’s leadership abilities and his love for learning will take him far in life.”

National Merit Semifinalist Reese Wolfe is a member of the Boys Varsity Basketball Team, Varsity Track and Field, Band, Jazz Band, Chemistry Club, Science Bowl Team, Calculator Academic Team, and National Honor Society.

He has attended Camp Longhorn for nine years and most recently served as a camp counselor there. He owns a lawn mowing business and is a member of New Home Baptist Church.

Wolfe’s parents are Dr. Shelli and Matt Wolfe. He has attended All Saints since Pre-Kindergarten. His sister, Logan, is an All Saints eighth grader.

“I am immensely proud of Reese Wolfe and this wonderful accomplishment. Reese is extremely talented academically and athletically. You can always count on him to give 110 percent on every task he undertakes. He possesses all the positive characteristics that you could hope for in a young adult,” Upper School Counselor Gwen Belk said. “Reese is an extraordinary role model for the younger students. Knowing that he will be a future leader in our world is a reassuring and comforting idea. Reese will do great things with his life. Everyone at All Saints is thrilled that Reese has achieved his goal of being a National Merit Semifinalist!”

All Saints will administer the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) October 15 for students in grades 8-9. Sophomores and juniors will take the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT on October 16.

We are thrilled to begin a new school year in the Patriot Learning Center! Our teachers and staff are excited and committed to another fun year of learning, playing and growing together. Returning students and our newest Patriots are all off to a great start and we look forward to a productive and fun year.

Friday’s Senior Investiture Ceremony continues the Class of 2025’s leadership training and symbolizes the leadership roles they will fill for the All Saints community.

Thank you friends and family for participating in this significant day in your student's life by pinning your student with the All Saints seal.

Two of our students and our Fine Arts Director have received top honors from the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS). Hannah Harvey and Calvin Carpenter were named Fine Arts Students of the Year. In addition, Fine Arts Director Shane Strawbridge was named Fine Arts Director of the Year for the second time.

Register today! https://allsaintsschool.org/parents/summer-camps-2/

The All Saints Eighth Grade Celebration is a special rite of passage as students gather to reflect on their years at All Saints thus far. Students prepare and present speeches that are thoughtful reminders, reflections and gratitude for teachers, friends and family. Student awards were also presented to the following students. Rebecca Richmond received the Aaron Hoffman Award, Lucy Maupin and Anna Belle Needham received the Patriot Ambassador Award and Gurvir Gill received the Monty Vogel Award. A big thank you to the All Saints Middle School faculty and parent volunteers for coordinating this special event for these students.

After earning an outstanding $3.5 million in merit scholarships, 25 seniors will receive their diplomas in a commencement ceremony May 25 from All Saints Episcopal School.

The Class Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be honored during the graduation ceremony. Rohan Blake Felton is the 2024 Valedictorian with a cumulative GPA of 5.245. Matthew Yi Zhang is the 2024 Salutatorian with a cumulative GPA of 5.203.

Valedictorian Rohan Blake Felton is a National Merit Finalist and the son of Dr. Jason Felton and Dr. Shaili Khandheria Felton. He plans to major in Business with an emphasis on Finance and Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.

Salutatorian Matthew Yi Zhang is the son of Weiyang Zhang (father) and Bo Li (mother.) He plans to major in Chemical Engineering with a focus in Biology to earn a Ph.D. potentially at Northeastern University in Boston.

The 25 members of the Class of 2024 have proven to be exceptional because most of the class earned acceptance into their first-choice college and earned $3.5 million in merit scholarships. In addition, two students were named as College Board National Merit Finalists (Rohan Blake Felton and Matthew Yi Zhang); two students were named as National Merit Commended Scholars (Joshua Hayden Eckert and Jameson Michael Seal); one student was named as a National Merit Hispanic Scholar (Kaden King Jimenez). Another student was the DAR Citizenship Award Recipient (Audrey Mae Smith); while another student received the YWCA Women of Excellence Youth in Philanthropy Award (Jeye Ashton Johnson.) One student signed a National Letter of Intent to play collegiate D1 Athletics (Lucas David D’Alise – Texas Tech University – Golf.)

Student Body President senior Calvin Kirtley Carpenter will emcee the student-led Commencement. Senior Brynlee Rebecca Dalley will offer the invocation. Senior Audrey Mae Smith will present one of the two student commencement addresses. Her speech is titled “Wishful Thinking.” Senior Trenton Tyler Collins will present the second commencement address. His speech is titled “Tools for the Future.” Head of School Robert Brashear and Board of Trustees Chairman Charles Key will present the diplomas to the 25 seniors.

The Class of 2024 was accepted into 37 universities and earned $3.5 million in merit scholarships. Those schools are: Auburn University, Baylor University, Brigham Young University, California Aeronautical University, Clemson University, Cornell University, Georgetown University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Indiana University, LeTourneau University, Lubbock Christian University, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Oklahoma State University, Rice University, Southern Methodist University, Southern Utah University, Texas A & M University, Texas Christian University, Texas Tech University, The University of Alabama, The University of Arkansas, The University of Georgia, The University of Mississippi, The University of Missouri, The University of North Carolina, The University of Oklahoma, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Austin, MCombs School of Business, The University of Oregon, The University of California, The University of Colorado, Boulder, The University of Illinois, University of Miami, University of Virginia, University of Washington, Utah Tech University.

Eight students are leaving Texas to attend school: Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts (Matthew Yi Zhang); University of California at Riverside, California (Brooks Allen-James Burns); Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (Calvin Kirtley Carpenter); Bigham Young University, Provo, Utah (Brynlee Rebecca Dalley); California Aeronautical University, Bakersfield, California (Hunter Charles Eppright); University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, (Olivia Gwyn Needham); and two students will attend The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford, Mississippi (Charles Harrison Roberts and Reghan Brinley Rose).

Nine students will attend school somewhere in Texas other than Lubbock: three to Texas A&M University in College Station (Joshua Hayden Eckert, Jeye Ashton Johnson, and Cooper Hardin Locke); three to the University of Texas in Austin (Rohan Blake Felton, Ella Anice Scolaro, and Arch Teaff Underwood); two to Texas Christian University in Fort Worth (Caden Matthew Mead and Campbell Olivia Carper); and one to Southern Methodist University in Dallas (Emeri Thao Tran.)

The remaining eight students have decided to remain in Lubbock to attend Texas Tech University (Brynlee Alexis Bain, Trenton Tyler Collins, Lucas David D’Alise, Sofia Dominguez, Jacque Andrew Hunter, Kaden King Jimenez, Jameson Michael Seal, and Audrey Mae Smith.

When seniors graduate from the All Saints Theatre Department, they get to claim a brick on the wall of fame in the Black Box. Seniors design and paint individual bricks as their final curtain call with All Saints Theatre. Congrats to our seniors Brynlee Bain, Brooks Burns, Calvin Carpenter, Jeye Johnson, and Olivia Needham.

Monday marked a special time in chapel as All Saints alum, Austin Hickle spoke to the students about the importance of an All Saints education and what All Saints has meant to him. Hickle graduated from All Saints in 2018 and then went on to SMU, becoming student body president and then being named as a Truman Scholar. He is returning from a year-long teaching assignment in Korea where he taught English to around 400 second and third graders. This fall, Austin will attend Oxford University to pursue a master's degree.

Austin has written a children's book that will be published soon. The book is about the importance of encouragement and support for students on their educational journey and features ASES teacher Cathy Smith as the main character. During his time as a young student, Ms. Smith was a strong source of support for Austin as a teacher and mentor. Austin credits All Saints with giving him the foundation and confidence he needed to succeed.

All Saints Episcopal School senior Calvin Carpenter earned fourth place in the category of Microbiology at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) May 19 in Los Angeles. He also received the Wolfram Research Award and a $500 cash prize.

Carpenter is a three-time finalist and Grand Award winner at ISEF, celebrating Top Young Scientists and Inspirational Innovators worldwide. He qualified for ISEF after placing first (for the third consecutive year) in the Life Science Senior Division Category and overall Gold Medalist at the South Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair earlier this spring. He later placed first in the Microbiology category at the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair at Texas A&M University in College Station.

In January, Carpenter was selected as a Regeneron Top 300 Scholar in the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

“Congratulations to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024 winners,” Maya Ajmera, President and CEO, the Society for Science and Executive Publisher, of Science News said. “I’m truly inspired by the ingenuity and determination shown by these remarkable students. Coming from around the world with diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines, these students have shown that it is possible to come together in unity to tackle some of the toughest challenges facing our world today, and I could not be prouder.”

The Grand Awards Ceremony was held May 19 and featured the announcement of the top prize of $75,000. In total, awards valued at over U.S. $9 million were awarded to the finalists, who were evaluated based on their projects’ creativity, innovation and level of scientific inquiry. The competition featured over 1,600 young scientists representing 49 states and 64 countries, regions and territories across the world.

At the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair Carpenter also received a $2,000 scholarship to attend the highly-regarded Texas Governor's Science and Technology Champions Academy this summer at Southern Methodist University (SMU).

Carpenter’s project continues his nine-year deadly bat fungus research, “Ketones Produced by Bacillus subtilis Bacteria: Assessing Inhibition and Morphological Changes on Deadly Bat Fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans.” His study began immediately after his All Saints Fourth Grade Class toured Carlsbad Caverns and he learned of the deadly fungus killing the bats.

While being a very active member of the upper school, Carpenter has also attended college classes at Texas Tech University for the last two years. All Saints Upper School Counselor Gwen Belk helped Carpenter enroll in the Compass Program to take classes. Carpenter began an internship two years ago with Dr. Harvinder Gill to conduct research experiments in his lab at Texas Tech.

Carpenter began attending All Saints in the third grade and was recently named the 2024 All Saints Episcopal Upper School Man of Character, the school’s highest honor. He has served as the Upper School Student Council President for the last two years and participated in numerous school organizations including National Honor Society, Band, Drum Line, Powerlifting, and Chemistry Club. He is also a four-time TAPPS 2A State Speech and Debate champion.

He will attend Cornell University in September with plans to major in Biological Science with an emphasis in Biochemistry. He is the son of Drs. Penny and Clint Carpenter. She is the All Saints Director of Instructional Technology. He is the All Saints Engineering and Design Instructor.