CLASS NOTES
Cassidy Luitjen ’03 welcomed a beautiful baby girl on December 11, 2023. Ivy Constantine Luitjen-Minoff can’t wait to become a Panther in 11 years!
Raven Putzier ’20 graduated from Rollins College in the Spring of 2024 with a Major in Environmental Studies and a minor in Business Management. After graduation, she traveled to Tanzania for two weeks on a field study under the conservation of Community Development & Ecotourism. Raven’s next adventure is to Bonaire to get her IDC certification to become a Scuba Diver Instructor and work with the Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire. Congratulations on these incredible accomplishments!
On June 3rd, Brendan Nolan ’06 started the US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN), culminating with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing. According to U.S. News and World Report, in the current year, 2024, the USAGPAN program is ranked as the 3rd best CRNA program in the United States.
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EVENTS
Alumni Homecoming at TMI
October 17-18
HOMECOMING PASS IN REVIEW
Thursday, October 17
9:35 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
Fondren Stadium
ALUMNI BBQ AND REUNION CELEBRATION
Friday, October 18
5:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Petty Plaza and Mim’s Terrace at the
Walker Innovation Center
Mingle with fellow TMI alumni and enjoy Rudy’s BBQ (while supplies last) and fun prior to the game. This event is complimentary, however, advanced registration is requested.
Football Game Kicks Off at 7:00 p.m.
TMI vs Houston St. Pius X
VIP seating for Alumni
Class of 1979 Reunion Information
The Class of 1979 is hosting a 45th reunion celebration on Saturday, October 19 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Casa Rio on the Riverwalk. Members of the class of 1979 and “Friends” of 1979 are welcome. The cost to attend is $40 per person. RSVP to Elaine Glasscock Olivier sofollowyourarrow@gmail.com. There will also be a Sunday Brunch from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Elaine’s house located at 308 Leigh Street in Southtown. Please RSVP to Elaine at sofollowyourarrow@gmail.com.
If there are classes planning a reunion for 2024, let us know so we can help spread the word. Email the information to alumni@tmi-sa.org.
Join in on the celebration as we host the TMI Episcopal 5th Annual Entrepreneur & Innovation Award Luncheon honoring The Marshall Terrell Steves, Class of 1940, Family. The special event will take place on Wednesday, October 30th, at The Witte Museum, Mays Family Center, located at 3801 Broadway, San
Antonio, TX 78209, at 11:30 a.m. The student exhibit area opens at 11:15 a.m. Highlighting TMI’s academic approach of innovation & design thinking, student projects will be on display at the luncheon to showcase the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of learning at TMI.
About the Award
The TMI Entrepreneur & Innovation Award is a prestigious honor celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation in collaboration with the school’s commitment to excellence, service and leadership.
The annual award recognizes an individual who demonstrates success in entrepreneurship and innovation, and the characteristics of TMI’s core values: Wisdom, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Reverence. Past honorees include TMI alumni, the late Robert Ayres ’44, the late Tom Frost ’45, Christopher “Kit” Goldsbury ’61, Scott Petty, Jr. ’55 and Dawn Lafreeda.
About the Honoree
The late Marshall Steves, class of 1940, an 11th generation San Antonian, was Chairman of the Board of Steves & Sons, now in its 158th year and the oldest building materials organization in the United States that remains under the same continuous family ownership and management. He was also the Chairman of the Board of Crest Metal Door Company.
A graduate of San Antonio Academy and Texas Military Institute, he was a fourth-generation attendee of Washington and Lee University and graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1946. After graduation from the United States Submarine School in New London, Conn., he served in submarines for two years prior to his discharge from the Navy to return to his family business.
Marshall was the President of Hemisfair ’68, the San Antonio World’s Fair, and was an active participant in numerous business, social and civic organizations. He was a past trustee of San Antonio Academy, Texas Military Institute, and the San Antonio Medical Foundation; he was the first president of TMI Alumni Association. He was a former director of the Lone Star Brewery, the Alamo National Bank and First Federal Savings and Loan Association. He was also past president of the William Barret Travis Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. He was trustee of Bat Conservation International, Inc.; a trustee and past president and CEO of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation.
Members of the Steves family have served as mayors of San Antonio and Terrell Hills, as chairman of the Community Chest of San Antonio, now the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, among other civic leadership roles. The company, which manufactured propellers for the Army Air Corps during World War I and performed joinery work for Liberty ships during World War II, now has six manufacturing plants with over 1,400 team members in five states, serving the entire country.
Innovation & Design Thinking at TMI Episcopal Since 1893
TMI has been a leader of innovation and design thinking – an approach to learning and serving, reflected in the school’s Episcopal roots, that develops academically prepared and empathetic leaders to their fullest potential. Design thinking gives students a framework for innovating, creating, and solving current-world problems while being centered on empathy, service, and reverence.
Innovation & Design is a mindset that encompasses every aspect of life at TMI. In the spring of 2019, TMI announced its commitment to expanding this approach and additional courses that serve as the foundation for Innovation & Design were added to every grade level during the 2019-2020 school year. In October 2020, we opened the doors to our Walker Innovation Center – a collaborative learning lab space and TMI’s home of creativity. TMI’s Dean of Innovation now oversees the growth and development of Innovation & Design throughout all courses as students in all areas come to the Walker Innovation Center to learn, collaborate, and create.
Saturday, January 11
TMI
1:00 PM Game Followed by Alumni Social
ALUMNI NEWS
Mary Sofia Bodden ’17 Joins TMI Advancement Office
The start of a new school year brings lots of excitement and new faces! In addition to the new faculty and staff members we announced yesterday, we are excited to announce another outstanding new edition to TMI, Ms. Mary Sophia Bodden ’17, who joined the Advancement Office.
Mary Sophia Bodden joins TMI as the Associate Director of Special Events and Sponsorships. She is a graduate of TMI’s Class of 2017. Mary Sophia earned her Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University in 2021 in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, with a minor in Horticulture. She also earned certificates in Professional Event Management, Hospitality Management, and Tourism Management
She spent the last two years working as the Membership and Special Events Coordinator and the Special Events Manager at The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. In those roles, Mary Sophia planned events ranging from member mixers, congressional and senatorial luncheons, and the Greater Chamber’s Annual Gala.
“I am excited to join the Advancement team as the Associate Director of Special Events and Sponsorships at TMI. I look forward to giving back to the school that gave me so much.”
Welcome back to TMI, Mary Sophia!
Samantha Cox Owen ’12 to Serve on TMI Board of Governors
Congratulation to Samantha Cox Owen ’12 for being selected to serve on the TMI Board of Governors. Samantha will also help with the Board Advancement Committee and she currently serves on the Alumni Leadership Council. Thanks for all you do for TMI!!
CAMPUS NEWS
August 2024 Campus Construction Update
IN MEMORY
TMI is sad to announce the passing of the following alumni. Our sympathy and prayers go out to their many friends and family.
Jim Folbre, Jr. ’61 passed away on August 27, 2024. A celebration of life is being held on Friday, September 13 at 11:00 am at West River House located at 1193 Lone Star Dr., New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Guests are asked to park on Mary Boulevard where there will be signs guiding everyone to golf carts that will transport them to West River House.
Travis Anthony Bruni ’12 passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. To view his complete obituary, click here.
Kimberly Brookes Zimmer ’03 passed away on May 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. To view her full complete obituary click here.
TMI celebrates the lives of members of our alumni family. Here in TMI Today, we pay homage to fellow Panthers who we have received notice that have recently passed away. If you wish to submit information on an alumna or alumnus who has passed away, please email alumni@tmi-sa.org. Please note that all information will be verified before your notice is published.
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