The Dunham School - Baton Rouge, La.

Now is the time to get your NEW UNIFORMS! Place your orders as soon as possible to ensure delivery by August 5. Click this link to order: https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school/DUNH01

Tiger Roar Spirit Store will be open July 30 - August 1, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, for families who would like to stop by and try on sample uniforms.

The Dunham community mourns the loss of Mrs. Kay Broussard who served as our librarian from 1988 to 2017. A celebration of life service will be held on our campus in the Brown-Holt Chapel Arts Center tomorrow, July 12, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Please join us in offering our deepest condolences to the Broussard family. To read Mrs. Broussard's obituary, please visit https://obits.theadvocate.com/us/obituaries/theadvocate/name/brenda-broussard-obituary?id=55525279

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Samay Mirpuri and Charlie Dantin.

Valedictorian Samay Mirpuri completed 16 advanced placement courses and 10 honors courses, earning an extraordinary 4.5 cumulative grade point average. As a National Honor Society member, he has gained recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction and was named a National Merit Scholar. Despite his demanding academic workload, Samay was a member of Mu Alpha Theta, the basketball and track teams, co-captain of the cross country team, and co-founder of the debate team. In his spare time, he earned a private pilot's license through the Aviation Academy of Louisiana and interned at a local law firm. Samay received scholarship offers of approximately 7.2 million dollars. He will attend Harvard University in the fall and pursue a double degree in pre-law psychology and political science. His future plans are to practice law and work in the government with a focus on policy-making.

Salutatorian Charlie Dantin completed 7 advanced placement classes and 17 honors classes. He is completing his high school career with a 4.46 cumulative grade point average. Charlie is an AP Scholar with Honors. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Institute of Leadership. He has performed with the Dunham School Honors Choir for the Louisiana Music Educators Association and the American Choral Directors Association. He served as Beta Club president, Community Prefect, and member of Dunham Praise Band. He has also captivated audiences through his many leading roles in Dunham Theater productions, including the starring role of Jack Kelly in this year's production of Newsies. Charlie has received scholarship offers totaling $460,000. After graduation, he will attend Southern Methodist University in Dallas to pursue a degree in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate.

It's time to vote, Tiger Nation! We received NINE nominations in the 2024 Baton Rouge Parents Magazine's Family Favorites Awards. More than any other school in Baton Rouge! Help us bring home the win in each category by voting once per day now through August 15 at https://www.brparents.com/2024-family-favorites.

Sunday, June 30, is the last day to make a gift to this year’s Dunham Fund campaign. We've reached 79% overall parent participation and raised more than $825,000! If you haven't had a chance to support this year's fund, there is still time. Thank you to our generous donors that have already participated. Make a gift online at dunhamschool.org/giveonline

With their perfomances on the field this season, these Tigers earned places on The Advocate's 2024 All-Metro Baseball & Softball teams (Class 3A and Below).
Congrats to Josh Lim '25 and Centenary signee Easton Romano '24 who were named 1st Team All-Metro and to Lady Tiger pitcher Claire McIlwain '24, who received 2nd team All-Metro recognition.

Congrats to Tiger Tennis doubles partners Milo Johnston '27 & George Harrod '25 and Stella Boone '24 & Helen Watts '24 for earning spots on The Advocate's 2024 All-Metro Tennis team.

DOORS OPEN TOMORROW MORNING AT 9:00 am for the annual Used Uniform Sale. Cash, Credit Card, and Checks accepted! Prices range from $5 - $15. The Tiger Roar Spirit Store will also be open for you to stock up on your Dunham gear for next year!

This Saturday, June 15, is the Used Uniform Sale! Doors open at 9:00am in the Middle School gym.
New Uniforms will be available to try on, old uniforms will be discounted for great deals! All proceeds from the sale benefit the Dunham Parent Association which supports our Faculty, Staff, and students throughout the school year.

I spy a Tiger Bride! Dunham alum Sara Beth Saffell '16 and husband Hayden Fronterhouse, who married in December 2023, are the couple gracing the cover of the 2024 inRegister Wedding Issue. Other Tiger brides and grooms featured in the issue include Maggie Kate Coast '19 & Reed Godbery '19 (June 2023); Aline Moreaux '15 & Lawson Nguyen '15 (November 2023); and Mandi Bryant '15 & Hayden Pizzolato. Congratulations to all! Dunham Alum Tigers

We couldn't be more proud of 2nd grade teacher Lori Latuso, recipient of this year's Liz Peters Master Teacher Award. Congratulations, Lori! Read more at bit.ly/masterteacher2024
(2024 photo by Eye Wander Photo)

Don't miss the Used Uniform Sale, less than two weeks away on Saturday, June 15th! Volunteers from the Dunham Parent Association will be on hand to answer any questions you have and you can grab some great deals! Doors open at 9:00 am in the Middle School gym. Contact [email protected] with questions.

CONGRATULATIONS to Tiger volleyball player Kennedi Owens '27 who has been named a Rising Star by 225 Magazine.
"On the [volleyball] court, Owens earned Honorable Mention All-Metro honors while helping the Tigers reach the regional round of the Division III playoffs. Outside of school, she continued growing Sweet Skin, an all-natural skin care and hygiene company designed and tailored for children. Owens launched the company in 2019, and her line includes deodorant, moisturizer, face cleanser and lip gloss. In 2023, Owens opened her second company, Phunk Off."
We are so proud of Kennedi and excited to see her volleyball and facial product careers take off the next couple of years!

WE DID IT! Because of your support, we successfully raised $700,000 for The Dunham Fund and received a generous $100,000 challenge gift from an anonymous donor that got us to our $800,000 annual fund goal! Each contribution played a vital role in helping us reach this milestone. We are thrilled about the impact your donations will have on our teachers, students, and overall mission! Thank you!

Challenge Gift Update! We've had some incredible gifts made in the last few days and are only $6,100 shy of $700,000 raised for The Dunham Fund! If we reach $700,000 by the end of the day, an anonymous donor has agreed to make a $100,000 gift get us to our $800,000 annual fund goal! Every gift made today will get us closer to unlocking this challenge gift. Please consider donating at dunhamschool.org/giveonline

Calling Tiger Nation! We have exciting news to share and need your help! We are close to meeting our 2023-2024 Dunham Fund goal. If we can raise $18,000 by next week, an anonymous donor has agreed to make up the difference to get us to our $800,000 goal! Please consider making a gift today at dunhamschool.org/giveonline

We want your gently used uniforms! Drop them off this week in one of 3 locations - Upper School Office, Middle School Carpool Circle, or the Lower School Front Office. We will clean them and offer great deals at our Used Uniform Sale on June 15th.

Drop off your gently used uniforms all week! Collection bins are located in carpool and outside the upper school office. Don't forget to mark your calendar for our Used Uniform Sale on Saturday, June 15th at 9:00 am in the Middle School Gym. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

And just like that...they are Dunham GRADUATES! Hats off to the Class of 2024! Now go and do us proud!

(2024 photo by Eye Wander Photo)

The Spring Sports Convocation is always a bittersweet celebration of our spring sports. We applauded the achievements of our baseball, softball, golf, tennis and track & field teams and athletes as we said goodbye to our senior Tigers, recognizing those who have worn their Tiger stripes so well, competing with discipline, heart and excellence in their chosen sports.
Congratulations to these seniors who led by example in every way during their Dunham athletic careers: Claire McIlwain '24 (Softball), Scholarship Award; Clay Pecue '24, (Golf, Baseball), Sportsmanship Award; Neveah Kimmie '24 (Basketball, Track & Field), Female Athlete of the Year; and Drew Bourgeois '24 (Football, Baseball), Male Athlete of the Year.

Middle School Honors Day is a celebration of academic achievement, the pursuit of excellence, leadership, character and service. Congratulations to all of our Middle School students who were recognized for their hard work and achievements this school year and to these students who rose above their peers to earn special awards.

We will collect gently used uniforms beginning next week! Drop off your gently used uniforms in one of the bins in the Lower & Middle School Carpool, or outside the Upper School office. Contact [email protected] with any questions

Our 4th grade gardeners treated their moms to a special gift this year: a bar of homemade spa soap, using plants they grew and harvested themselves from the hydroponic garden. Students made mint and rosemary soaps, then wrapped them up personally for Mom!!

"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:13a
Dressed in their Sunday finest for the annual Mothers Day Tea, our 2nd graders showered their mothers with handmade gifts, original songs and sweet words of affirmation and love. Tissues were in abundance at this very sweet, very special Dunham tradition.
Happy Mothers Day to all of our Dunham moms!

Imagine that you are walking through a living history museum. The 4th grade "Americans Alive" program featured our 4th graders as famous American heroes, all in period dress, talking about their lives and the lasting impact on American history. Can you guess these American heroes?

SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, June 15.
Our current school uniforms are still approved for the next 2 years, including the navy polo shirt, so don't miss your opportunity to get some great deals!

During Alumni Weekend, Dunham celebrated the 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame with five new inductees. Congratulations to Jimmy Robbins '87, Brady Broussard '94, David Patrick '95, Caroline McKey Younger '11, and Tyler Moore '11.

Now it's their turn. Many of these seniors once lined the Lower School halls, celebrating other seniors with cheers and posters. Now the tradition comes full circle as our younger Tigers celebrate them off on their final day at Dunham with the Lower School Senior Sendoff.

"Oh, The Places They Will Go!" Today, our seniors walk the halls and sidewalks on campus as students for the final time. There will be tears as we say goodbye and cheers as we celebrate new adventures ahead. Congratulations, Class of 2024!