Continuing Their Family Traditions
Every fall, the incoming class includes students with ’Roo family members, and the Class of 2026 is no exception. Some new students have siblings who’ve graduated or are still on campus. Others continue the Austin College family tradition by following cousins, aunts, uncles, parents, or grandparents to campus— whether the family members attended recently or years ago. Below are those who reported for a “legacy” photo during Opening of School activities.
Lola Barcus-Schafer with dad Scott Schafer ’88, also niece to Lelo Schafer, Mary Morrison, and Mark Barcus, all ’84
Jeannine Paredes with aunt Agueda Paredes ’06
Alyssa Sharp (right), granddaughter of Harvey Millsap ’42, with cousin Kaylee Fuhr ’17
Tyler Ward, with uncle Staley Shiller ’95
Jacqueline Bridgeford with father Jeffrey ’98
Anita Renaud, cousin of Catherine Urrutia Kelly ’00
Jay Skipworth ’95 and son Blake
Bonnie Dong, sister of Benjamin ’22
Aven Roberts with parents Matt and Tami (Walker) Roberts, both ’95
Chloe Taylor with stepmom Jessica Pearson Taylor ’08
Amaan Lackan, son of Darren Lackan ’95, M.D., and mother Nuha Alavi Lackan ’97, Ph.D., reported his family connections but is not pictured