All Alumni, Alumni Families, and Vanguard Families are invited to the September 6th Ribbon Cutting and Homecoming September 20th!

Pierce Lehr, Class of 2001

If there is anyone working on the leading edge of technology and innovation, it’s Pierce Lehr (2001). He is the vice president of Global Supply Chain for Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) — the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems.

He leads the supply chain execution of the space exploration and launch programs, satellites, munitions, missiles, weapon systems, subsidiaries (BI&A, Millennium, Insitu, Liquid Robotics, Spectrolab, Argon and DRT), and Phantom Works Space.

Click Here to Read About Pierce Lehr

Thank You Vanguard Family

Vanguard is honored to announce a $100,000 matching challenge donation in honor of Bill Borg from the Brad Livingstone family.

Mr. Livingstone began his teaching career more than 30 years ago. His elective courses on the History of World War II and the Vietnam War have impacted hundreds of students over the years.

“In honor of Bill Borg’s retirement year, my wife, Linda, and I are excited to join Vanguard’s Road to the 50th Campaign fundraising effort with a gift to the school. Vanguard has been a cornerstone of my teaching career, serving as my 'oasis' for many years.”

The Livingstones will match each new donor gift/pledge to the campaign up to $100,000 for donations made before August 31st.

The Road to the 50th Campaign has raised over $4 Million dollars on a $5.6 Million dollar campaign, working to create athletic facilities that will serve our students and families for many years to come.

To see the Giving Meter - Click Here

To Give - Click Here

Thank you, Bill Bewley!

Bill was inspired by the matching opportunity from the Livingstone's and increased his gift to the gym by $20,000 in honor of Bill Borg.

Bill's wife, Arminda Bewley, worked at Vanguard from 1977-2011 and was devoted to students and families. She was the smile at the front desk, testing center, and library, and was loved by all.

Thank you, Mr. Bewley!

Coming Soon - Don't Miss!

Vanguard Homecoming Week and Hall of Fame Induction

Thursday, Sept 19th

7:30 a.m.

Vanguard Athletic Complex

Alumni Family Photo

We invite our current parents who are alumni or former students to come to the steps of the gym with their Vanguard students for a family photo!

Friday, Sept 20th

12:00 p.m.

Vanguard Campus

Alumni Council Meeting

Email if you're interested in joining the Alumni Council of Visitors!

Friday, Sept 20th

7:30 p.m.

Paul Tyson Field, N. 44th & Trice

Homecoming Game

Tailgate @ 4:30 p.m. and extra parking at the Extraco back parking lot. CLEAR BAGS ONLY. No backpacks will be allowed inside Waco ISD Stadium.

Grand Parents and Alumni

Please stop by the Alumni Welcome Table at the Homecoming Game for a special gift!

Vanguard Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

Join us in honoring the next class of inductees in the Vanguard Athletic Hall of Fame!

The Vanguard Athletic Hall of Fame seeks to recognize graduates of Vanguard College Preparatory School. Inductees have brought pride, spirit, and recognition to Vanguard’s athletic programs and the community.

Saturday, Sept 21st

Vanguard Campus

11:30 a.m.

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Lunch

Tickets

Save the Date:

Kent Starr Golf Tournament

Ridgewood Country Club

October 21st, 2024

Fall Alumni Get Together

Waco, TX

November 27th, 2024

Board Bingo

Waco, TX

April 12th, 2025

Spring Alumni Weekend

Basketball, Sports, Reunions

Vanguard/Waco

May 24th, 2025

School News

Thank you, Kyle Deaver!

Kyle Deaver spoke at the kick off of the Faculty Staff retreat. During faculty training, the focus was on an exciting year ahead focused on community and excellence. We extend our gratitude to Kyle Deaver for speaking and emphasizing the value of community. Kyle is not only a former student but also Former Waco Mayor and Former Chair of the Board for Vanguard and an alumni parent.

Vanguard Packed Gyms

High school and middle school volleyball teams started their season in front of record crowds. There are 6 teams of students playing volleyball this fall.

Vanguard Enrollment Numbers

Enrollment 2024-2025 - 287 students

6th-18
7th- 46
8th- 50
9th- 42
10th- 54
11th- 42
12th- 35

2024-25 Kick off

We kicked off the 2024-25 school year with a bang at the annual Senior Parade and Pep Rally!

It was an exciting celebration as we came together to show our school spirit and support our seniors.

Thanks to everyone who made the start of this year unforgettable!

Mo Ranch - Vanguard Tradition - Class of 2025

The senior class took their annual trip to Mo Ranch. Seniors from Vanguard have been going to Mo Ranch, in Hunt, Texas for over 14 years.

Vanguard Vikings News

Catch the latest news about six-man football: Vanguard, Valor, Methodist Home, Waco Christian, Texas Wind, Eagle Christian, Eagle Christian.

wacotrib.comPrivate six-man preview

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting - Gym Dedication

Friday, September 6th

11:30 a.m.

Call 254-722-8111 to RSVP or use this LINK.

Check out the transformation video.

This is possible through the support of the Vanguard Community—including alumni, alumni families, current families, grants, events, and a community of friends.

Learn more about the project and how you can be a part: https://vanguard.org/road-to-the-50th/

Class Notes

News of births, weddings, new jobs, books, graduations, memoriam, awards, retirements, and more.

Matthew Bailey '15 has joined the Vanguard faculty in the science department.

Matthew graduated from Baylor University with a B. S. in Education. Why Education? "I value the rigor that Vanguard applies to all of its students."

George Eichenberg '18 spoke to the yearbook and newspaper class taught by his mother, Gretchen Eichenberg, about professional skills.

George is a commercial banking representative at Commerce Bank based in Dallas, Texas.

Stef Harms Martin '94, Katie Starr O'Connor '94, and Michelle Wheelis Basden '94 ran into former faculty member for 33 Years Aline Leslie . Katie is on the list to be inducted into the Vanguard Athletic Hall of Fame on September 21st.

Adrian Northcutt '21 and Hai Nguyen '21 spoke to students in the 3 Vanguard robotic classes.

Adrian, an Aerospace Engineering student at CU Boulder, recently completed an internship at Blue Origin at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Hai, an Electrical Engineering major at Baylor and mentor to the Vanguard robotics team, is planning to graduate in December.

When asked how the robotics class was helpful in college, Hai said, "The exposure to the tools and problem solving skills propelled us ahead of our peers in engineering. We are privileged to use high quality 3D printers, laser cutters, as well as learning and applying design software to a problem. Most of my peers in college don’t have the experience and they have to play catch up basically. Also, it is better for us to learn multiple facets of engineering."

Alumni - Laurie Littlepage '92 and Ria Goyal '19 - Vanguard Alumni research path cross!

Click here to read the Wacoan Article

Having just finished her undergraduate degree, Goyal found herself working with “a lot of great grad students and post docs” in the lab of Dr. Laurie Littlepage, the Campbell Family Associate Professor of Cancer Research in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at Notre Dame.

Littlepage graduated from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science to begin college two years early, attending Vanguard prior. She went on to the University of Texas and then earned a Ph.D. at Harvard, where Goyal will be starting medical school this month.

Former tennis teammates and captains, Grace Yoon '22 and Avery Haynes '22 visited Vanguard.

Grace, a data science major at the University of Michigan, completed an internship this summer at RXA @OneMagnify in data science.

Avery, a Chemical Engineering Student at Vanderbilt University, completed an internship for the Council for Inclusive Innovation Intern at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Planning a visit to Waco? We can arrange time to go by to see your favorite teacher at an available time and see what's new on campus. We'd love to see you! Click Here

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Viking Reunions

If you are interested in learning more about coordinating a reunion or campus reception/tour or hosting a happy hour or event in your area, please contact Greta Knoll, Alumni Relations, at Greta_Knoll@Vanguard.org or 254-772-8111.

Class reunions 2024:

Class of 2014 - 10 Year Reunion

Class of 2004 - 20 Year Reunion

Class of 1994 - 30 Year Reunion

Class of 1984 - 40 Year Reunion

The Class of 1975 is planning a reunion in the spring of 2025 and are looking to get in touch with Fred Hamilton, David Melendez, John Cook, and Deedee Tabor.

Update your contact information at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/vanguardsurvey.