Xavier Mears and Wilson Schoellkopf

Language:
English .
Biographical / historical:

I'm a senior at Hampden-Sydney, and I'm currently studying Foreign Affairs and a minor in National Security. I played football all four years at Sydney and enjoyed it. I love to hunt, fish, and watch football. I'm a family man, I have a 5-month-old son named Kai, and I have a Fiancé and her name is Jasmyn. Parenthood has been fun, but it is also challenging as well. I want to be able to get a good job when I finish my degree to be able to support my family.

Wilson Schoellkopf is a native Texan, born in Dallas, where he currently resides with his wife Lynde and daughter Willow. He graduated from the Episcopal School of Dallas, majored in psychology at Hampden-Sydney ('93) and then earned a Master's degree in clinical psychology from Sothern Methodist University. Wilson started his professional life in advertising, working for three large agencies in Dallas. He then moved into aviation, where he worked as a flight instructor and contract pilot on single engine, propeller driven aircraft. From there he found his true calling in education and taught mathematics in grades 4 through 8 in public and private schools in the Dallas area. After four grueling years in the classroom he decided to devote himself full time to serving others. In addition to being active in his church he serves on the Board of Trustees of St. John's Episcopal School, is an officer of the Exchange Club of East Dallas, and advocates for children in foster care with Dallas CASA. He is also a member of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. He has established two scholarship funds for economically disadvantaged students, one at a school where he taught and another at his alma mater. Most days you can find him in a classroom in Dallas ISD, where he tutors math as a volunteer. When not volunteering his time, Wilson enjoys travel, reading, and spending time in northwest Montana. He speaks highly mediocre Portuguese and plays an even more mediocre game of golf.

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