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CONNECTIONS Summer/Fall2016 vol. 10, No.4 Annual Report STANYARNE of Giving BURROWS AWARD Zelma Lansford Class of ‘09 Reunion CHAPEL Alumni AND FINE ARTS Features Lizzie Chazen ‘96 CENTER Anna Conn ‘00 • Ribbon Cutting Dr. Maithilee Kunda ‘96 • Bishop’s Blessing Lexie Kyriakidis ‘09 Jay Mayfield ‘91 Onshalee Promchitmart ‘02 Promotion Ashton Reynolds ‘07 and Graduation Michael Schulson ‘01 ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL 7525 Min Tom Drive Chattanooga, TN 37421-1835 CONNECTIONS CONTENTS (423) 899-1999 • stns.org Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ................................... 4,5,6,7 Mark Fallo, Head of School Every effort has been made to ensure the Chapel and Fine Arts Center Blessing ............................8 Elizabeth Starke, Assistant Head of School accuracy of our Connections news. If any Dexter Cantelou, Development Director information is listed incorrectly or if there Annual Report of Giving ...................... 9,10,11,12,13,14 Kathy Daugherty, Executive Assistant | Website Manager are omissions, please contact us. We Alumni Weddings ........................................................15 Jeff Denton, Business and Facilities Manager apologize for any errors or omissions. Cori Hasden, Admission Director Auction Leadership and Donors .............................16,17 Janice Robbins, Chaplain Emeritus Dr. Maithilee Kunda ‘96 .............................................. 18 Board of Trustees 2016-2017 Jay Mayfield ‘91 .......................................................... 18 Dr. Ted Arrowsmith Dr. Lizabeth Kennedy Thomas Michael Schulson‘01 ................................................... 19 Mrs. Carolyn Brock The Rev. Louisa Parsons Dr. Nicki Brock Mr. Mitch Patel Ashton Reynolds ‘07 ................................................... 20 The Rev. Robert Childers Mrs. Kim Pratt Front Cover Mr. Don Curtis Mr. Paul Richard, Chair Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; students Lizzie Chazen ‘96 ......................................................... 21 Mr. Mike Drew Mrs. Fern Shire processing from the Gym (previous Chapel space) to the Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Onshalee Promchitmart ‘04 ....................................... 22 Mrs. Linda Elkins Mr. Roger Talley Students Sara Kate Elrod and Will Elrod are Mrs. Wendy Elrod Mrs. Liz Thompson carrying the lead crosses, walking with Mark Lexie Kyriakidis ‘09 ..................................................... 23 Mrs. Penny Grant Mr. Justin Wilhoit ‘88 Fallo. 10/5/2016 Mrs. Annie Hostetler Mrs. Jo Ann Yates Anna Conn ‘00 ............................................................ 23 Alumni News ......................................... 24,25,26,27,28 CONNECTIONS Seniors ‘09 Chapel and Reception .............................. 29 Mark Fallo, Editor Kathy Daugherty, Co-Editor and Graphic Designer Class of 2016 Graduation Highlights ........................... 30 Elizabeth Starke, Co-Editor Stanyarne Burrows Jr. Award | Zelma Lansford ........... 31 Ribbon Cutting Celebration With appreciation to the following local schools for alumni Promotion 2016 Highlights ............................ Back Cover submissions: Baylor School, Boyd Buchanan School, Girls Preparatory School, and McCallie School. Thank you to Chattanooga Times Free Press, McCallie School, Anne Exum with Girls Preparatory School, and Barbara Kennedy with Baylor School. Thank you to Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, Williams’ Taraloka Foundation | Michael Schulson, and David Lefkoff. Photography submissions: Mandy Bohner Back Cover Wendy Elrod Class of 2016 Graduation at Grace Episcopal Cori Hasden Church (Aleyna Patel, Will Kline, and Jack Gretchen Igou Forrester). 5/27/2016 Anne Lee Rekha Thomas Connections is published by St. Nicholas School. St. Nicholas School Faculty Members Mark Fallo, Head of School; Elizabeth Starke, Assistant Head of School; Various Alums and Alumni Parents Janice Robbins, Chaplain Emeritus; Paul Richard, Board of Trustees Chair; Dexter Cantelou, Development Director; Cori Hasden, Admission Director; Kathy Daugherty, Executive Assistant / Website / Development-Publications. © by St. Nicholas School. Member: NAES, NAIS, TAIS, SAIS CHAPEL AND FINE ARTS CENTER Ribbon Cutting Celebration The day began with chapel in the gym as students have done since the arrival at the new campus in 1994. After a special time of sharing, parents and guests were dismissed to make their way to the wonderful new building. Students soon followed with a procession of crosses and special flags that have come to signify the school and its Episcopal identity. Jo Ann Yates, trustee, campaign chair, and alumni grandpar- ent, had the honor of cutting the ribbon for the Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Posters of the Art and Music wings were draped with custom ribbons created and donated by Ribbons & Bows, Oh My! and the Shalin ‘94 and Niti Tejani family. Their son Niyam is a student in the Early Learning Center. Page 4, Top: Sara Kate Elrod and Will Elrod carrying crosses; David deOlloqui carrying the flag. Bottom: left to right: Andrew Gooden carrying the cross; Jackson Ermenc extinguishes a candle during the final chapel in the gym. Page 5, Top: Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Center: Left to right: procession to new chapel; David deOlloqui and Samuel Pierce carrying flags. Bottom: left to right: procession of parents and guests; Board Chair Paul Richard with former Head of School Zelma Lansford. 4 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | | 5 CHAPEL AND FINE ARTS CENTER Page 6, Top: Chapel interior Center: Mr. Fallo addressing group, along with Jo Ann Yates, Campaign Chair; Bottom: altar with music and art posters draped with custom ribbons (Ribbons and Bows! Oh my!), The Rev. Janice Robbins. Page 7, Top: singing in chapel; Row 2: Jo Ann Yates, Paul Richard, and Mark Fallo, Mr. Carey playing the oboe, Procession toward chapel; Row 3: Dexter Cantelou with Rebecca and Joe Haskins, McCracken Poston and Barbara Dawkins, Janice Robbins and Mark Fallo with the Elrod family; Row 4: Jo Ann Yates with Wendy Elrod, Adam and Augusta Webb with Lane. Row 5: Barbara Brown, Louise Harbison, Marnie Rodgers, and Linda Elkins; Ishmael and Kay Sanford 6 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | 7 Annual Report of Giving 2015-2016 Blessing of the Chapel and Fine Arts Center III Every gift to St. Nicholas counts ... by The Rt. Rev. George D. Young, Whether the gift is large or small, your gift illustrates your confidence in our educational program and mission. The St. Nicholas community of donors – alumni, parents, parents of alumni, grandparents, trustees, faculty, staff and friends – all help enhance our school. Thank you for your generosity. CASH / CREDIT CARD GIFTS The majority of gifts to St. Nicholas are in the form of cash, check or credit card. Credit cards accepted include Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Gifts can also be made online at www.stns.org. STOCK GIFTS By giving appreciated long-term stock directly to St. Nicholas, you may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full value of the stock. lessing the Chapel and Fine Arts Center was a special morning and a glorious day. The morning began with Bishop Young MATCHING GIFTS Bknocking on the chapel door loudly, proclaiming “Let the door be opened.” The door opened and More than 1,000 companies match donations made by their employees and retirees to independent schools. The value of the Bishop marked the threshold with the sign of an individual’s gift can be doubled – even tripled – through corporate matching gifts. Since matching gifts must be initiated the cross. He then said, “Peace be to this house, and to all who enter here. In the name of the by the donor, please inquire whether your employer has such a program. Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” The Bishop laid a hand on the altar and continued, “Lord God, hear us. Sanctify this Table PLANNED GIFTS AND BEQUESTS dedicated to you. Let it be to us a sign of the The St. Nicholas Legacy Society was established to acknowledge alumni, parents and friends who have included heavenly altar where Your saints and angels praise St. Nicholas School as a beneficiary in their estate plans. Testamentary designations can be by amount or as a percentage You forever. Accept here the continual recalling of the sacrifice of Your Son. Grant that all who eat of the estate value. and drink at this holy Table may be fed and refreshed, be forgiven for their sins, united with St. Nicholas School is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Therefore, all gifts are tax deductible. one another, and strengthened for Your service.” You can make a pledge and pay in one sum or in multiple payments. Our fiscal year “Lord God, hear us. Bless all areas of this ends on June 30th each year. building dedicated to art and music. May Your creative Spirit move and bless all who offer their For more information, or to make a gift, please contact Dexter Cantelou at creative gifts of song and art to Your glory, and to the joy and wonder of Your people.” Students [email protected] or (423) 899-1999. then dressed the altar and lit the candles. Middle and Upper Primary students sang and stu- dents offered prayers. The closing hymn was “Saints of God”. Thanks be to God. We have made every effort to accurately compile our lists of donors. If you are omitted or listed The beautiful altar table created by local artist and St. Nicholas teacher Zachary Reynolds. Special wood for the altar was donated by Tripp and Barbara Brown, and Brown Brothers Construction. incorrectly, please contact the Development Office and accept our sincere