Bear Cub Corner - Fall 2024

Henry Lee Carter, born March 12 to Brandon Carter and Caitlin Forehand Carter, BA ’08, MSEd ’10, in Savannah, GA. Big brother Jackson is 2.

Karis McCray Cogliano, born Nov. 15, 2023, to Adam Cogliano, BM ’16, MDiv ’20, MM ’20, and Kelsey (Kipp) Cogliano, BME ’18, of Houston. Grandparents are Dan and Tracey Cogliano, David Kipp, BM ’86, and Jeannie (McCray) Kipp, BA ’87. Great-grandparents are Joseph and Janet Cogliano, and Sherry (Cauthron) McCray, BME ’61.

Aubrey Michelle Crawford, born Aug. 20, 2023, to Ashley Crawford, MS ’21, of Gordon, TX.

Robert “Bear” DeWitt Draughn III, born Nov. 16, 2023, to Robert “Bobby” DeWitt Draughn Jr., BBA ’12, and JolieAnn Horner Draughn, BSFCS ’12, in Dallas. Big sisters are Berkley (4) and Rainey (2).

Rebekah Ann Eldridge, born March 22 to Matthew Eldridge, BBA ’13, MAcc ’13, and Rachel (Rook) Eldridge, BME ’13, of Sachse, TX. Grandparents are Bill Eldridge, ABC ’17, Kelly Eldridge, BS ’86, David Rook and Jule Rook. Uncles and aunts are Nathan Eldridge, BBA ’17, Trent Baez-Rook, BBA ’20, MAcc ’20, Sam Baez-Rook, BS ’20, and Bryce Rook.

Carson Baron Ginn, born April 3, 2023, to Charlie Ginn, BA ’11, JD ’13, and Catherine Cook Ginn, BA ’10, JD ’12, of Lucas, TX. Big brother is Caleb. Grandparents are Baron Cook, BBA ’81, Lisa Pence Cook, BBA ’82, John Ginn, BBA ’86, JD ’89, and Eydie McDowell Ginn, BSEd ’88.

Eden Michelle Hager, born May 25, 2023, to Benjamin Hager, BA ’13, and Christie Hager, BBA ’13, of La Porte, TX.

Eliana Rain Hazel, born Dec. 10, 2023, to John Hazel, BA ’16, and Abbey Sapp Hazel, BSFCS ’15. Big sister is Ava Joy (2). Grandparent is Lorri Black Sapp, BSEd ’88.

John Thomas House and Joshua Daniel House, born Dec. 21, 2023, to Andrea Schlosser House, BBA ’16, and Tommy House in Columbus, OH.

Riley Katherine Huth, born Dec. 23, 2023, to Colby Huth, BA ’16, and Paige Huth of Livingston, TX. Proud big sister is Blake Huth.

Callum Robert Keller, born Jan. 18 to Kevin Keller, JD ’13, and Regina Keller of Tulsa, OK. Big brother is Harlan John Keller.

Emory Claire Kimmel, born Jan. 10 to Clint Kimmel, BM ’12, and Jessica Kimmel of Sugar Land, TX. Siblings are Anna Grace (5) and Lukas James (2). Aunt and uncle are Christen Kimmel, BME ’10, and James Kimmel, BM ’08, 
MM ’10.

Philip Ayrton Kokkinakis, born Oct. 6, 2023, to Kosta Kokkinakis and Maggie Cavitt Kokkinakis, BBA ’08, of Raleigh, NC. 

Gunner Joseph Koska, born Nov. 24, 2023, to Chase Koska, BBA ’09, and Christie Koska of Dallas.

Layton Joseph LeBlanc, born Dec. 20, 2023, to Benjamin Joseph LeBlanc, BBA ’20, and Lexi Layton LeBlanc, BBA ’20. 

Luca Kai Lopez, born May 2 to Jaime Lopez and Brianna Lopez, BS ’15, of Sachse, TX.

Evvy Elowyn McGhee, born Feb. 28 to Jacob McGhee, BSECE ’10, and Kelsi Sapp McGhee, BSME ’11. He joins big brother Jack and big sister Lily. Grandma is Lorri Black Sapp, BSEd ’88.

Brooks Michael Pedreros, born Nov. 8, 2023, to Jason Pedreros, BA ’19, and Meredith Pedreros of Argyle, TX.

Jayci Jeannette Powell, born Oct. 11, 2023, to Sarah Powell, BS ’15, and Kevin Powell Jr. of Garland, TX.

Callum Cole Powers, born June 19, 2023, to Emily Guerrero, 
BA ’19, and Andrew Powers of Dallas.

Tilly Jo Reeter, born Aug. 18, 2023, to Cody Reeter, BBA ’18, and Brooke Reeter in Waco.

Bain William Rogers, born May 10, 2023, to Wilson Rogers and Ginny Whitaker Rogers, BS ’04, in Victoria, TX. Grandparents are Gayla Woodard Whitaker, BS ’76, and Robert Whitaker, BA ’75, JD ’77.

Palmer Lee Russell, born Sept. 14, 2023, to Daniel Russell, BS ’18, and Carson Manka Russell, BS ’19, of The Woodlands, TX.

Emily Mae Schwarzlose, born Oct. 25, 2023, to Brian Schwarzlose, BBA ’14, MAcc ’14 and Ashley Warren Schwarzlose, BBA ’14, MAcc ’14, of Coppell, TX. Grandparents are Mark Warren, BBA ’85, MBA ’87, and Kimberly Smith Warren, BBA ’85. Uncle is Adam Schwarzlose, BBA ’17, MAcc ’17. Great-grandmother is Betty Watson Smith, BS ’56. Great-grandfather is James Warren, professor emeritus, School of Engineering and Computer Science, 1980-98. Proud big brother is Henry.

Charles Aram Taylor, born Jan. 19 to W. Blake Taylor, BS ’13, and Amanda Taylor of Raleigh, NC. Grandparents are Greg Taylor, BBA ’83, MTax ’84, and Suzanne Taylor, BS ’82.

Ronan Michael Thomas, born March 10, 2023, grandson to Roy Michael Thomas, BA ’74.

Benjamin Michael Thorne, born May 7, 2023, to William Thorne, JD ’16, and Kate Broussard Thorne, JD ’17, of Beaumont, TX. Grandparents are Mark Thorne, Susan Thorne, BS ’84, Joe Broussard, JD ‘88, and Johnnie Broussard.

Kendell Elaine Tucker, born Sept. 19, 2023, to Colton Tucker, BBA ’16, and Klare Moran Tucker, BBA ’16. Big sister is Adaline.

James David Walker, born Nov. 23, 2023, to Kye Walker, BM ’14, and Kristen Walker, BSEd ’14, of Phoeniz, AZ.

Lillian Nelle Walter, born May 2023, to Sarah Walter, BA ’12, and Collin Walter of Austin. Grandparents are Baylor Professor Emeritus Janelle Walter, ABC ’04, Neil Walter, Georgia Leddy and the late Michael Leddy, 
BA ’71.

Penelope Sloan Walters, born July 20, 2023, to Tiffany and Steven Walters, BFA ’03, of Dallas. Big sister is Sofia (9). Big brother is Nolan (6).

Ryder James Watterson, born Dec. 26, 2023, to Blake Watterson, BA ’09, and Casey Watterson, BSEd ’09.

Elle Kay Webb, born July 28, 2023, to Travis Webb, BSEd ’02, and Kristy Poolman Webb, 
BSEd ’02, of Shawnee, KS. Aunt and uncles are Ruth Khoo Poolman, BSEd ’89, Ric Poolman, BBA ’87, and Tim Poolman, 
BBA ’88.

Wes and JP Welborn, born Oct. 23, 2023, to Erica Welborn and Damon Welborn, BBA ’98, of Tomball, TX. 

Lila Katherine White, born March 2, 2023, to Tim White and Sarah Schaefer White, BBA ’06, of Houston.