Shorecrest Preparatory School

Spotlight on Brett Apter ‘06

by: Stacy Alexander Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

Our Chargers excel in professional achievements, provide leadership and mentorship to others and develop exceptional qualities and talents. This alumni spotlight shines a light on one Shorecrest alumni who has two careers - a successful start-up he founded and a passion and talent that has sent him on an exciting journey.

A Tribute to Señora Andrés and Dr. Littlefield

by: Rebecca Reeder, Shorecrest parent

Shorecrest is saying farewell to two long-standing faculty members at the end of the 2018-19 school year. Señora Teresa Andrés, Upper School Spanish Teacher, has been at Shorecrest since the fall of 1980. Emerson “Doc” Littlefield, Upper School English Teacher, began his Shorecrest tenure in 1984. Both educators are known for building a deep rapport with students, and having a knack for keeping lessons relevant. Their presence on campus will be deeply missed.

Michael Root ’85 named the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award Recipient for 2018-19

by: Stacy Alexander Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

During a recent, special Upper School assembly, Michael Root ’85 was presented with this year’s Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award. The award was presented in the Janet Root Theatre, a familiar and sentimental location for the Root family.

Spotlight on Emily Mokotoff '09

by: Stacy Alexander, Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

Many people contemplate a career change over the course of their professional lives and sometimes change comes when you least expect it. Moving from a “comfort zone” can be scary and challenging. We had the fortune to catch up with Emily Mokotoff ‘09. Emily moved from a successful career in sales back to her love of marketing.

Meet Felicia Mendenhall, new Registrar

by: Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor

Felicia Mendenhall is the new Registrar at Shorecrest. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.B.A. in Finance, and later an M.B.A. from the University of Houston. Felicia taught Spanish for two years, middle school math for 10 years and technology for five years while in her role as Technology Integrator.

Charger Hall of Fame and Student-Athlete Awards

by: Stacy Alexander, Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

On Thursday, April 25, the Shorecrest Alumni Association and the Shorecrest Athletic Department co-hosted the Charger Hall of Fame awards. Alumni, current students, parents and friends mingled during a reception before heading into the Janet Root Theatre for the awards ceremony. Two alumni were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame and the winners of the Fran Risser Outstanding Female Athlete and Coach Hayford Outstanding Male Athlete Award were announced.