Bear Cub Corner – Summer 2024

Sarah Grace Berry, born June 15, 2023, to Christian Berry, BBA ’13, and Katie Foto Berry in Oklahoma City. Other Baylor Bears in the family are her great-grandmother Mary Jane Richards Berry, BSN ’92; grandfather Mark Berry, BBA ’82; aunt and uncles Grace Berry, BBA ’16, Daniel Berry, BBA ’18, Luke Berry, BBA ’20, and Shepard Berry, current student.

Malcolm Atreus Billett, born July 14, 2023, to Nicholas Billett, BA ’13, and Rachel Billett of Austin.

Heidi Fay Black, born Oct. 3, 2023, to Brook Christian Black and Kaila Fagerstrom Black, BSEd ’10, of Tampa, FL. Aunt and uncle are Emily Hajovsky Fagerstrom, BA ’15, and Jared Fagerstrom, BSEd ’16.

Beau Robert Bram, born June 2, 2023, to Joshua Bram, BBA ’15, and Laura Beth Bram, BSEd ’15, MSEd ’16, of Mansfield, TX.

Julia Grace Brown, born Aug. 27, 2023, to Austin Brown, BBA ’14, and Rachel Brown, BS ’15, EdS ’18, of Katy, TX. Proud big brother is Camden Brown. Grandparents are Greg Ward, BS ’84, and Kim Cassels Ward, BBA ’85.

Kate Collins Burley, born July 25, 2023, to Jeffrey Reid Burley, BBA ’15, JD ’18, and Karly Burley, BSEd ’16, of Trophy Club, TX.

Colette Noelle Burrow, born May 30, 2023, to Kevin Burrow, MDiv ’14, DMin ’23, and Ashley Burrow, MSEd ’11, of Eastland, TX.

Claire Anne Cantrell, born Sept. 28, 2021, to Ryan Sterling Cantrell, BBA ’18, and Anna Whitehurst Cantrell, BBA ’18, of Dallas.

Cosette Claire Cathey, born March 3, 2023, to Rachel Clark Cathey, BSEd ’05, MSEd ’07, of Grapevine, TX.

Charlotte Ruth Cole, born April 30, 2023, to Will Cole, BSME ’16, and Kelsey Cole, BSEd ’17, MSEd ’18, of Arvada, CO. Aunts are Hallie Cole Finch, BSFCS ’10, and Claire Cole Stier, BSFCS ’13.

Louis Pio Collin, born Nov. 18, 2023, to Ryan Collin, MS ’21, PhD ’22, and Kacie Collin of Spokane, WA.

Kennedy Monroe Combs, born July 8, 2023, to Kyle Combs, MS ’19, and Samantha Combs of Waco.

David William Doerksen, born May 2, 2022, to parents Niles Doerksen and Megan Doerksen, BA ’11. He is welcomed to the Baylor Family by his grandparents, Melanie Davis Williams, BBA ’85, and Stephen Williams; uncle John Williams, BA ’15, MBA ’24; and aunt Shailee Williams, BBA ’17.

Archer Bailey Earnest, born Oct. 25, 2023, to Andrew Earnest, BBA ’15, and Taylor Earnest, BSEd ’15.

Ethan Franco, born Aug. 1, 2023, to Sarah Rodriguez Franco, BA ’13.

Garner Elizabeth Geralds, born Sept. 27, 2023, to Will Geralds, BA ’11, and Kaley Warren Geralds of Plano, TX.

Jack Scott Gerhards, born Aug. 31, 2023, to Louis McCartney Gerhards, BFA ’09, of Richmond, TX. Big sister is Olivia.

Wilder Kenzo Gomez, born April 24, 2023, to Aaron Gomez and Kira Taniguchi Gomez, BA ’08, in Houston.

Avery Brooke Hicks, born Oct. 2, 2023, to Michael Hicks, BSEd ’12, and Alexis Hicks of Hewitt, TX.

Hallie Anne Holloway, born Aug. 2, 2023, to Joe Holloway, BA ’09, and Sarah Holloway, BSEd ’11, MSEd ’14, of Houston. Grandfather is Randy Pullin, BBA ’82. Uncle is James Holloway, BA ’14. Big sister is Audrey Holloway.

Eloisa Grace Malka, born Aug. 6, 2023, to Victor Malka and Nora Frost-Malka, BA ’02, of Los Angeles.

Theodore Luke McCallion, born Feb. 20, 2023, to Jeffrey McCallion and Christina McCallion, DPT ’20, of Sunnyvale, CA. Older siblings are Charlie (4) and Brenden (17).

Henry Allen McClain, born June 29, 2021, and Violet Joy McClain, born June 12, 2023, to Michael McClain and Lindsay Weissman McClain, BSEd ’04, of Wylie, TX.

David Matthias McDowell, born July 22, 2023, to Jesse McDowell and Kari (Johnson) McDowell, MA ’20, of Rainier, WA.

Hampton Dolive Morgan, born Sept. 28, 2023, to Christopher Morgan, BA ’21, and Julia Wilcox Morgan of Spanish Fort, AL.

Catherine Anne Niemi, born Feb. 23, 2021, to Jon Niemi and Shivonne Hanks Niemi, BBA ’05, of Red Oak, TX. Big brother is Ian (4).

Ava Platt, born March 7, 2023, to Chris Platt, BSEd ’18, and Avery Platt, BSEd ’18, in Waco.

Caroline Ryan Poerschke, born June 12, 2023, to Andrew Poerschke and Amy (Meyer) Poerschke, BSEd ’10, with big brother William of Houston.

Elliot Lenora Rager, born Dec. 15, 2022, to Daniel Rager, BA ’16, and Emily (Winters) Rager, BSFCS ’16, of Dallas. Grammy is Sherri Hosek Winters, BSN ’86.

Wesley Rhodes, born Dec. 12, 2023, to Bryan Rhodes, BBA ’19, and Katie (O’Brian) Rhodes, BBA ’18, of Houston.

Emilia “Millie” Anne Rice, born Feb. 1, 2023, to Jarron Rice, BBA ’16, and Mary Rice, BSEd ’16. Grandparents include Baylor Regent Manny Ruiz, BBA ’81, Debbie Ruiz, Jannifer Rice, BMEd ’85, and Jeff Rice, BMEd ’85. Aunts and uncles who are Baylor graduates are Jonathan Rice, BA ’14, Jordan Rice, BSEd ’12, and Matthew Ruiz, BA ’19.

Julia Joy Ritter, born Oct. 26, 2023, to Justin Ritter, BSCS ’18, and Samantha Ritter, BSME ’18, of Dallas.

Archer and Harriet Rowell, born Dec. 7, 2023, to Erik Riddlebarger, BBA ’15, and Meagan Rowell, BBA ’15, of Colorado Springs, CO.

Addison Lyn Rutledge, born July 27, 2022, to Kevin Rutledge, BBA ’14, and Amanda Anderson Rutledge of Fort Worth. Grandparents are Tom Rutledge, BBA ’86, Susan Rosane Rutledge, BBA ’86, Walt Fair, JD ’83, and Denise Fair.

Leah Marie Simmons, born April 4, 2021, and Mae Elizabeth Simmons, born May 17, 2023, to Tyler Simmons, BSME ’14, and Diana Simmons, BSFCS ’15, of Boerne, TX.

Khai-Olivia Komtil Stokes, born Aug. 23, 2023, to Rogbe Stokes and Connie Stokes, BS ’12, of Houston. Big brother is Kenny.

Elizabeth Grace Theriot, born Sept. 22, 2023, to Logan Theriot and Adrien Lewis Theriot, BS ’12, of Houston. Grandparents are Anne and Clint Lewis, BA ’72, JD ’75, and Anthony and Brenda Theriot.

Marlee Sue Thompson, born April 12, 2023, to Greg Thompson and Jodi Thompson, BSEd ’09, of Grapevine, TX. Big sisters are Sydney, Andi and Whitley.

Savannah Jo Vasquez, born May 23, 2023, to Nicholas Vasquez, BBA ’15, and Katie Vasquez of Dallas.

Caroline Ellis Woolsey, born Oct. 6, 2023, to Eric Woolsey and Alaina Woolsey, BS ’15, of Austin.

Shiloh Ann Wright, born Oct. 9, 2023, to Tyler Wright, BA ’18, and Nicole Wright, BA ’18, in Austin.

Clay Alexander Youngs, born Oct. 1, 2023, to Cooper Youngs, BBA ’18, and Annie Hertel Youngs, BBA ’18, of Leander, TX. Uncle is Jonathan Hertel, BBA ’21, and aunt is Mary Hertel, BSW ’23.