Chapel and Fine Arts Center Blessing

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 grandparent, 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.

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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 students 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 apologies.

8 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | | 9 GIVING LEVELS Annual Report of Giving 2015-2016 Headmaster’s Annual Report of Giving 2015-2016 Circle his report represents contributions to the Annual Fund, fundraising benefits and $15,000 and Up GRANDPARENT Giving other gifts to the school, restricted and non-restricted, from July 1, 2015 – $10,000 – $14,999 TJune 30, 2016. Headmaster’s Circle Friends $7,500 – $9,999 $500 - $999 Gifts ot St. Nicholas School come from alumni, parents, past parents, grandparents, $5,000 - $7,500 $5,000 – $7,499 Dexter and Elaine Cantelou Mr. and Mrs. Olan Mills, II friends, foundations, faculty and staff. On behalf of the entire St. Nicholas family, thank you $2,500 – $4,999 Jeff and Laura Denton to each and every one of the donors listed, whose donations were made during the $2,500 - $4,999 Hiren and Serina Desai fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. 1958 Society Mr. and Mrs. K. Harrison Brown David and Cynthia Garvey Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of each of our donors. If any $1,958 – $2,499 Hazel Montague Hutcheson information is listed incorrectly or if there are omissions, please contact us. We apologize Honor Roll Foundation for any errors or omissions. $1,000 - $1,957 Jim and Shelley Kirkpatrick Honor Roll Mr. and Mrs. Preston Maddox Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Lockaby, Jr. ANNUAL FUND SUPPORTERS $1,000 – $1,957 Mrs. Jo Ann Yates National Philanthropic Trust The Annual Fund is an essential component of St. Nicholas’ yearly operations. The school Louisa Parsons depends on the support of families, alumni, grandparents, friends, foundations and Friends Friends Ms. Kay Sanford corporations to make the difference between income from tuitions and fees and the $500 – $999 $500 - $999 Dr. Madison and actual cost of providing a St. Nicholas experience for each student. Mr. John and Mrs. Voula Petros Mrs. Vanessa Torrence Supporters Mr. Brewster Yates Yates Bleachery Company PARENT Giving $1 – $499 Supporters $1 – $499 Headmaster’s Circle Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Holland

$2,500 – $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Paden Supporters $1 – $499 Steve and Candy Scoggins Supporters Mrs. Cheryl Patterson Strain Family Charitable Foundation Inc. $1 – $499 Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Suzy Baggett Legacy The Rev. Buckley and The Rev. Janice Robbins Mr. and Mrs. George Bright S O C I E T Y Class of 1981 Mr. and Mrs. Toby Silberman Honor Roll Katherine D. Cantelou Mrs. Mary Helen Bailey Bondurant Wendy and Charles Wilkins Al and Mary Ceren Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Baggett $1,000 – $1,957 Mr. Kincaid and Mrs. Allison Mills Class of 1987 The Rev. Robert Childers Ms. Mary Helen Bailey Bondurant ‘81 Mr. Carey Shinbaum Judy Conover PARENTS OF ALUMNI AND Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dean Friends Class of 1989 Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Boyd $500 – $999 ST. NICHOLAS FRIENDS Michael and Lisa Drew Ojas Tejani Mr. and Mrs. Norman Elkins Dr. Krish Bhadra and Mrs. Christiane Maisch Giving Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Brock, Jr. Mandy ‘83 and Alex Bohner Class of 1991 Tim and Marlene Erwin Joseph M. and Carol R. Fallo Allyson and Brian Millican Mrs. Amy Garvey Douglass Headmaster’s Circle Jim and Karen Fulmer Ms. Andrée Caldwell Justin ‘88 and Jennifer Wilhoit Ms. Taylor Harvey $5,000 - $7,499 Bob and Pat Hartje Mr. and Mrs. Melvin D. Cooper Class of 1993 Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Cathy Harvey Supporters Mr. Garrett Harvey Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga $1 – $499 Dr. Sarma Kunda and Dr. Elisabeth Craig The Rev. Cory ‘93 and $2,500 - $4,999 Dr. Prabha Kunda Chris and Christine Bertani Mrs. Tiffany Stott Mark and Monica Fallo Carol and Dick Lewallen Mr. & Mrs. Tony M. D’Andrea, Jr. Raymond and Michelle Bertani Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Class of 1995 Dr. N. Eric and Mrs. Karen Love Kevin and Catherine Leckenby Mr. & Mrs. W. Roger Fitch Susan Pala Richard and Stephanie Marshall Ms. Melanie Mayo 1958 Society Kati and Jesse McCarthy Katie and Tim McCorkle Class of 1996 Dr. and Mrs. Jitendra Gandhi $1,958 - $2,499 Lynne Mulligan Kara and Brian Miscio Dr. Maithilee Kunda Mrs. Maria Kain Matthews Mrs. Lesa Newberry Trey and Fannie Moore Mr. and Mrs. David Garvey Class of 2004 Phil and Susie Pollock Lynda and Tony Pritchett Mr. Ian Rankine David and Katherine Rankine Mr. and Mrs. William C. Haisten, Jr. Kevin and Elizabeth Thompson Honor Roll Dr. Manvesh N. Sinha and Class of 2005 Kiersten and Justin Wilkins $1,000 - $1,957 Dr. Naina Sharma Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Hansen Mr. Miller Charman Don Curtis Kevin and Paula Snead ALUMNI Giving Mrs. Margaret Swartout Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Haskins Class of 2006 Arlin and Penny Grant Friends Mr. Colin Rankine Dr. and Mrs. Drew E. Haskins, III Mr. and Mrs. L. Clark Taylor Mrs. Maria Kain Matthews $500 – $999 S. Craig and Julie Humphreys Julie and Mike Thornburg Rob Varner Class of 1983 Mr. Paul and Mrs. Trish Richard The Rev. Buckley Robbins and PARENT Fundraising Mrs. Jo Ann Yates Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wade Mandy Bohner Box Tops for Education The Rev. Janice Robbins Publix Partners Class of 1988 Justin Wilhoit

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Gifts to Symbolizing St. Nicholas Chapel Gifts to and Fine Arts Center Capital Campaign Mr. and Mrs. David Gilreath David Mouron, Jr. and Nan Fortiner Kevin and Paula Snead In Honor of The Rev. Janice Robbins Arlin and Penny Grant Jim and Melissa Nati Dr. Parag and Ashley Soni onor Mrs. Joan Greenwood and Mr. Frank Woeste National Philanthropic Trust Mr. and Mrs. Ron Speicher Mandy ‘83 and Alex Bohner Amy Grogg Dr. Brian and Mrs. Mary Negus James and Jen Stanfield In Honor of Dr. Peter Petruzzi ‘83 Mr. Chris and Mrs. Tina Harris Dr. James and Mrs. Amy Jo Osborn Ms. Elizabeth Starke HONORARIUMS Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dean Rev. and Mrs. Sam Harris Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Paden State Farm Companies Foundation In Honor of Greer Botts ‘11 In Honor of Sara Grace ‘15 and Will ‘09 Snead Mr. David Harris and Dr. Jeanie Jung Louisa Parsons Stephenson Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. K. Harrison Brown H Kevin and Paula Snead Mr. Garrett Harvey ‘93 Mitch and Parul Patel Mr. Bill and Mrs. Sue Stohlmann Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Cathy Harvey Mrs. Cheryl Patterson The Rev. Cory ‘93 and Mrs. Tiffany Stott In Honor of Ash ‘17, Grover ‘12 and Watson ‘15 Brown Ms. Taylor Harvey ‘91 Mr. John and Mrs. Voula Petros Strain Family Charitable Foundation Inc. Mr. and Mrs. K. Harrison Brown MEMORIAL GIFTS Cori Hasden Carrie Phelps Jeff and Kay Swartout In Memory of Miss Amanda Swartout ‘10 In Honor of Dexter and Elaine Cantelou Mrs. Margaret Swartout Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Haskins Drs. Jaime and Heather Ponce Mr. Roger and Mrs. Missy Talley Katherine D. Cantelou Mrs. Sue Hawk Mr. McCracken Poston Dr. Mary Tanner and Dr. Homer Kemp Dr. and Mrs. Paul Haycock Dan and Kim Pratt The Generosity Trust In Honor of Amy Garvey Douglass ‘91 SCHOLARSHIP FUND Hazel Montague Hutcheson Foundation Tony and Lynda Pritchett Mark and Satoko Thel David and Cynthia Garvey Mr. August de los Reyes ‘82 Mr. amd Mrs. Johnny W. Holden, Jr. Mr. Brian and Mrs. Carol Quinn Jacob and Rekha Thomas The Benevity Community Impact Fund In Honor of Sophie Grogg Dr. Derek and Mrs. Tiffany Holland Mr. and Mrs. Blair Ramey Drs. Victor and Lizabeth Kennedy Thomas Amy Grogg Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Holland David Ray ‘97 Kevin and Elizabeth Thompson SPECIAL PROJECTS Annie Stephenson Hostetler Mr. Ken and Mrs. Carol Rayborn Julie and Mike Thornburg In Honor of Brown Harbison Dr. N. Eric and Mrs. Karen Love Chip and Cindy Howalt Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund William and Katherine Tiller Mr. and Mrs. K. Harrison Brown Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Natalie Wilson S. Craig and Julie Humphreys Jim and Debbie Reilly Dr. Madison and Mrs. Vanessa Torrence Mr. Scott and Mrs. Laura Israel Alice Revening ‘98 Mark and Renee Tracy Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jacobs Michael and Lisa Revenig Bess Turner ‘07 Thomas and Ann Jacobs Ethan Richard ‘12 Elizabeth Turner Mike and Nan Jenne Jared Richard ‘11 Will Turner ‘10 Gifts to Symbolizing St. Nicholas Chapel Rev. Franklin and Mrs. Sally Johnson Paul and Trish Richard Unum Corporation and Fine Arts Center Capital Campaign Carla Askonas and Chuck Jones Dr. Naushaba Rizvi Mary Eleanor and Reggie Vachon Mr. Tony and Mrs. Teresa Kennedy The Rev. Buckley and The Rev. Janice Robbins Dr. Douglas Vanderbilt ‘85 Jim and Shelley Kirkpatrick Brittany Elkins ‘84 and Harrison Roberts Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Anonymous Tony and Lisa Brown Dr. Paul and Mrs. Jessica Crutchfield Mrs. Ruth Kizziar Geoff and Marnie Rodgers Joseph and Audra Vetzel Norma B. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Edward Buiel Don Curtis Jennifer and Will Kline Mr. Robert and Dr. Virginia Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wade Dr. Ted and Mrs. Amy Arrowsmith Mr. and Mrs. James M. Burrell Rev. Dr. James D. Curtis JD and Claire Kyzer Benny and Margaret Rollins Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Warner Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Suzy Baggett Caldwell Foundation Mr. Tony and Mrs. Lisa D’Andrea Kevin and Catherine Leckenby Mr. and Mrs. Michael Royal Adam and Augusta Webb Mitch and Marie (Farrar) Baldree Dexter and Elaine Cantelou Ms. Kathy H. Daugherty Don and Laura Lewis Dr. Kit Rushing and Dr. Fran Bender Ms. Flossie Weill Mr. John and Mrs. Louise Barnes Katherine D. Cantelou Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Davenport, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Maddox Mr. Scott and Mrs. Mitzi Ruth Lexi White ‘03 Chris and Christine Bertani Bob and Susan Card Mr. and Mrs. Byron DeFoor Richard and Stephanie Marshall Sandra and Buddy Sampson Thomas White ‘06 Raymond and Michelle Bertani Robby and Jenny Card Hiren and Serina Desai Mrs. Maria Kain Matthews Ms. Kay Sanford Trey and Bonnie White Barbara Blair Al and Mary Ceren Denny and Roxana Donegan John and Tracy McCarley Brian Schenck and Yvette Burns Justin ‘88 and Jennifer Wilhoit Mandy ‘83 and Alex Bohner Sally and Gary Chazen Michael and Lisa Drew Kati and Jesse McCarthy Henry and Rachel Schulson Kenny and Carol Wilhoit Mr. Richard H. Bohner The Rev. Robert Childers Mr. and Mrs. Norman Elkins Mr. Tim and Mrs. Katie McCorkle Judy M. Schwartz Wendy and Charles Wilkins Mr. Fletcher Bright Kim and Daryle Coffey Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ellis Michael and Holly Miller Steve and Candy Scoggins Justin and Kiersten Wilkins Ben and Carolyn Brock Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Wendy and Tony Elrod Brian and Allyson Millican Mr. Jeff and Dr. Jessica Scotchie Dana and Laura Wilkinson Ms. Casey Brock ‘02 Dr. Eric and Mrs. Kathy Conn Mark and Monica Fallo Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid Mills Jim and Ruth Scotchie Sally and Kert Williams Ms. Lynee Brock Judy Conover Mr. Roger and Mrs. Susie Fitch Mr. and Mrs. Olan Mills, II Jimmy and Michelle Scotchie The Hon. L. Marie Williams Mr. Paul and Mrs. Susu Brock Mr. Dan and Mrs. Janey Cooke Tom and Darlene Glenn Kara and Brian Miscio Mr. Robert E. Shaw Mr. Tom Wolfe Mr. Mike and Mrs. Temple Brookshire Dr. Tonia Cox and Mr. Will Cox Mr. Danyal R. Gork Tom and Lisa Moore Shaw Industries Group, Inc. Mr. Brewster Yates Mr. K. Harrison and Mrs. Barbara Brown Dr. Elisabeth Craig Mr. Steven and Dr. Elizabeth Forrester Trey and Fannie Moore Mr. Carey Shinbaum ‘87 Mrs. Jo Ann Yates Tripp and Barbara Brown Tommy and Pamper Garner Crangle Mr. Cary and Mrs. Amy Gibson Thomas and Marie Mossbeck Dr. James and Fern Shire Ginny and Paul Young

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STNS. Annual Report of Giving 2015-2016 ORG ALUMNI NEWS

We wish to thank all parents, grandparents and friends of St. Nicholas students for their generosity in gifts to Chloe Brookshire Coley ‘05 the Burrows Library. The Birthday Book Club is a means chosen by many to honor a child’s birthday by donating and Austin Coley a book in the child’s name. Others make contributions Chloe and Austin were married January 16, 2016. Alums Caroline to the library as memorial or celebration gifts. D’Andrea ‘04 and Chase Brookshire ‘02 (brother of the bride) were in the wedding party. We thank you for remembering the St. Nicholas Chloe shared, “I am working as the communications coordinator at Franklin Road Academy, a K-12 private Christian school in Nashville. Stanyarne Burrrows Jr. Library. I do that when I’m in town and I also do it online when I’m on the road with my husband.” Austin played college ball with the Belmont Bruins and currently is a pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system.

LIBRARY Giving BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

Dr. Ted and Mrs. Amy Arrowsmith Brad and Kristen Jacobs Dr. Tim and Mrs. Erika Ballard Thomas and Ann Jacobs Alumni Mr. Keith and Mrs. Ruth Barnes Mr. Carlos and Mrs. Euince Kal Mr. Benjamin Berjonneau and Ms. Carla Guzman Mr. Kendall and Mrs. Beth Kaylor Raymond and Michelle Bertani Mary and Danny Kelley Dr. Krish Bhadra and Mrs. Christiane Maisch Mr. Nick and Mrs. Cyndi King Dr. Nicholas Boér and Marianne Wilson Mr. Mitch and Mrs. Amy Knox Mandy ‘83 and Alex Bohner Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Catherine Leckenby eddings Mr. Anthony Boon and Ms. Robbie-Lauren Sanders Jeff and Julie Manning W Drs. Matthew and Nicki Brock Ms. Melanie Mayo Matthew and Tara Brown Ms. Stacey McBryar Mr. Tripp and Mrs. Barbara Brown Mr. Tim and Mrs. Katie McCorkle Ms. Courtney P. Brunetz Michael and Holly Miller Frankie Booker ‘03 Mr. Travis Burdette and Ms. Amy Ankar Brian and Allyson Millican Robby and Jenny Card Mr. Kincaid and Mrs. Allison Mills and Emily Bishop Booker Ms. Lindsey Cooke Mr. Todd and Mrs. Shannon Mirabella Frankie and Emily were married on September 19, 2015. Mr. Jeffrey and Dr. Allyson Cornell Mr. Brian and Mrs. Kara Miscio They recently purchased their first home in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Tonia and Mr. Will Cox Mr. Trey and Mrs. Fannie Moore Frankie has a degree in History & Communications and works Dr. Paul and Mrs. Jessica Crutchfield Dr. Brian and Mrs. Mary Negus in management for Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Mr. Reed and Mrs. Natasha Durst Mr. Kiff and Mrs. Mikki Newkrik Mrs. Ilya and Mrs. Tatiana Dyskin Mr. Clinton and Mrs. Dayra Olson Ms. Shelley Ealy Mr. Dhaval and Mrs. Anita Patel Mr. Zachary and Mrs. Amanda Steele Wendy and Tony Elrod Mr. Mitch and Mrs. Parul Patel Mr. Craig and Mrs. Stephanie Strain Mr. Steven and Dr. Elizabeth Forrester Mr. Jimil and Mrs. Gayatri Patel Dr. Timothy and Mrs. Michelle Talbert Mr. Berry and Mrs. Melissa Foster Drs. Neil ‘95 and Jennifer Patel Mr. Roger and Mrs. Missy Talley Ty and Whitney Gay Mr. John and Mrs. Voula Petros Mr. Shalin ‘94 and Mrs. Niti Tejani Mr. Ross and Mrs. Mary George Drs. Jaime and Heather Ponce Mr. Jacob and Dr. Rekha Thomas Amy Grogg Mr. McCracken Poston Kevin and Elizabeth Thompson Mr. Chris and Mrs. Louise Harbison Mr. Bejan and Mrs. Laura Poureshmenantalemy Mr. Shannon and Mrs. Daisy Tucker Mr. Chris and Mrs. Tina Harris Mr. Dan and Mrs. Kim Pratt Mr. Ben and Mrs. Chinyere Ubamadu Drs. Chip and Cindy Harris Tony and Lynda Pritchett Joseph and Audra Vetzel Andrew Daly ‘01 and Mr. David Harris and Dr. Jeanie Jung Mr. Joe Quade and Mrs. Fang Wang Ms. Cassondra Webb Mr. Vincent and Mrs. Carie ‘87 Hatmaker Mr. Scott and Mrs. Mitzi Ruth Dr. David and Mrs. Laura Wendt Caitlin Heston Daly Mr. Garron and Mrs. Arlyn Haycock Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schenck Justin ’88 and Jennifer Wilhoit Ms. Christy Holden-Petty Dr. Nancy and Ms. Andrea ‘87 Schurr Justin and Kiersten Wilkins Andrew and Caitlin were married October 24, 2015. Andrew’s Annie Stephenson Hostetler Steve and Candy Scoggins Dr. Brian and Mrs. Tanya Wilkinson brother Brendan ‘04 was the best man in the wedding. The couple Chip and Cindy Howalt Mr. Jeff and Dr. Jessica Scotchie Mr. Kert and Mrs. Sally Williams lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. Andrew is a Senior Analyst at Mr. Scott and Mrs. Laura Israel Dr. Parag and Ashley Soni Avascent Consulting Firm.

14 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | 15 AUCTION Chattanooga Closet Company Imbibe Chattanooga RJ Fricks Voila SUPPORTERS Chattanooga Ducks Import Motorworks Rock Creek Outfitters Misa and Charles Ankar Chattanooga Golf & Country Club Interior Care Rodizio Grill Robbie-Lauren Sanders and Chattanooga Lookouts Irma Marie Rone Regency Jewelers Anthony Boon Chattanooga Shoe Company Jane’s Fine Jewelry Ruby Falls Rose and Edde Brown Chattanooga Stork Lady K::A Boutique by Katherine Roberts Ryman Auditorium Chattanooga Granite and Marble Chattanooga Whiskey Kaleen Rugs, Inc Dr. Parag and Mrs. Ashley Soni Many people donated their valuable time to Kristin and David Czufin Chattanooga Zoo Kennedy Jewelers Southern Burger Co. make this auction a fun and successful event. Laura and Jeff Denton CHI Memorial Foundation Kenneth Gordon | Private Jeweler Southern Surgical Arts Linda and Norman Elkins Chick-fil-A - Dalton Kimmee’s Cakes SouthSide Saloon and Bistro Many thanks to the Auction Committee Sharon and Bill Ellis Chili Pepper Ranch Kim’s Nail Salon Spirits on the Mountain Members, Executive Committee, Level Reps, Ashley and Drew Ermenc Chili’s Restaurant Mr. Nick and Mrs. Cyndi King Sports Barn Penny and Arlin Grant Clyde’s on Main Kingwood Pharmacy St. Nicholas School and Faculty and Staff of St. Nicholas. Harlan Hubbs Mrs. Kristy Kay Coleman Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Shannon Knight Starbucks Coffee Co. Juniors Building Materials, Inc. Community Pie Larimar Medspa Mr. Doug and Mrs. Krista Stein Catherine and Kevin Leckenby Cotton and Twine Boutique Lee’s Armando’s Steve Ray’s Midnite Oil Jessica Crutchfield & Heather Ponce Richard and Stephanie Marshall Couch’s Bar-B-Que Let Us Light Your World Service and Tire Direct Maria Kain Matthews Countryside Cafe Life with a View Studio STIR Co-Chairs Gincy and Bill May Crabtree Farms Lookout Mountain Flight Park String Theory Michael and Holly Miller CraftWorks Restaurants and Lowe’s ~ Chattanooga Sugar’s Ribs Breweries, Inc. Lupi’s Pizza Pies Suncatchers Blinds Shades & Shutters Solicitations: Chair: Cyndi King Lisa and Tom Moore Melissa and Jeff Morgan Creative Discovery Museum Lydia’s Hand Painting Superfly Corporate Chair: Wendy Elrod Christine Morgan Creative Sewing Children’s Boutique Main Street Meats Sweet Cheeks Denim Boutique Online Chair: Amy Gibson Virginai and Ralph Murray Crutchfield Maryville Jewelers Taco Mamacita Solicitation Committee: Misa Ankar Amy Jo and Jim Osborn Cupcake Divas Ms. Melanie Mayo Taconooga Heather and Jaime Ponce D1 Sports Training Mbellish Salon Mrs. Missy Talley Amy Ankar, Jenny Card, Will Cox, McCracken Poston Dance Theatre of Dalton Ms. Ashley McAdoo Target - Chattanooga North Cheryl Duncan, Natasha Durst, Kim and Dan Pratt Mr. Ralph & Mrs. Nancy David McCallie School T-Bone’s Sports Cafe Robin Hunsucker, Fannie Moore, Sarah and Jim Scoggins Decorative Finishes McCallie School Tornado Club Tedd Arnold Books Heather Ponce, McCracken Poston, Candy and Steve Scoggins Mr. Cessna Decosimo McCallie/GPS Aquatics at McCallie School Mrs. Niti Tejani DELI-BOYS Subs & Salads Merchants on Main Tellus Science Museum Amanda Steele, Lauren Tessier, Fern and Jim Shire Ashley and Parag Soni Dodge City Ski Mike’s Hole in the Wall Tennessee Aquarium Tanya Wilkinson Elizabeth Starke Dollywood Milk & Honey Tennessee Valley Railroad Michelle and Timothy Talbert Dwell Hotel Miriam’s Monogramming The Ark Pet Spa and Hotel Class Projects: Mandy Bohner Lauren and Todd Tessier Ms. Shelley Ealy Mixed Up Cup The Cherry Tree Tom S. Turner Einstein Bagels Mr. Trey and Mrs. Fannie Moore The Epicurean Restaurant Invitations: Sarah Buiel, Natasha Durst, Unum Corporation Elder’s ACE Hardware Mountain Escape Spa The Farmer’s Daughter Wendy Elrod, Tiffany Holland, Kristen Audra and Joseph Vetzel Elisabeth Eaton Photography Mr. Bill Dedman The Filling Station Jacobs, Parul Patel, Missy Talley Tamara and Matt Yelton Mrs. Susan Elrod Mt. Vernon Restaurant The French Quarters Hair Salon Wendy and Tony Elrod Mr. Jim and Mrs. Melissa Nati The Great Backyard Place Auction Set-Up: Mandy Bohner and Encore Consignment Boutique Niedlov’s Breadworks The Home Depot ~ Chattanooga #742 Mary Negus ITEM DONORS Euro Med Spa Nikki’s Drive Inn The Insyde Outsyde Shop 212 Market Restaurant FEED Co. Table & Tavern Nooga - Q The Lighting Gallery Wine Pull: Tom and Lisa Moore AAA Auto Club South Fiddleheads Garden Center OAR (Outdoor Adventures Rafting) The Mountain Hospital for Animals Abuelo’s Restaurant Firebirds Olive Bean The Patio Shop Photography: Mandy Bohner Allstar Tint & Alarm Fisher Evans Jeweler Olive Chattanooga The Pine Needle Anna Ball White Flying Squirrel Bar Ooltewah Discount Liquors The Rug Rack Event Photographer: Charles Coleman Art Creations Food Lion Ooltewah Nursery & Landscaping The Rustic House Auto Zone in Ooltewah Forehand Photography Orange Blossom Boutique The Sandbox, Children’s Boutique Video Slide Show: Jessica Crutchfield, Ballet Tennessee Friends of St. Nicholas Dr. James and Mrs. Amy Jo Osborn The Urban Lawn Natasha Durst, Reed Durst, Kara Barley Bones Craft Dog Treats Mrs. Whitney Gay Outback Steakhouse ~ Hamilton Place Total Beverage Miscio, Heather Ponce, Carey Baylor School Georgia Winery Pam Schrader Massage Therapist Total Concepts Furniture Beast & Barrel Good Dog Panera Bread TOTTO Sushi & Grill Shinbaum Beef ‘O’ Brady’s ~ Ooltewah Good Fortune Soap & Spa Paper Princess Transitions by Courtney Myers Belvoir Gardens Goodman Coffee Roasters Pediatric Dentistry of Chattanooga Truck ‘N Trailers USA, Inc Mrs. Phyllis Shuptrine Best GPS Pin Strikes Dr. Frank Trundle, Jr. DDS, PC Live music by “The Breakfast Club” Bill Jones Music Greg Roy’s Tiger Rock Martial Arts PlayCore Unique Selections Blowout Company Greg’s Sandwich Works Plum Nelly Shop & Gallery Unum Bonefish Grill Groome Transportation Poblano’s Mexican Cuisine Urban Stack Booth Western Art Museum Groomingdale’s Drs. 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16 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | 17 STNS. ORG ALUMNI NEWS Dr. Maithilee Kunda ‘96 Michael Schulson ‘01 Vanderbilt University Professor Named to MIT’s ‘Innovators Under 35’ Full Circle at the Sikkim Happiness Home or her work in the software field, Dr. Maithilee Kunda has been recognized as a (The following is an excerpt from Tim visionary on the MIT Technology Review annual list of Innovators Under 35. She Williams’ Taraloka Foundation blog.) is an assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Vanderbilt University. F “In 2007, Michael Schulson (Baylor class of ’08) was a student on a “My research began in graduate school when I was working on artificial-intelligence Baylor Walkabout trip to Ladakh, north India. The Himalayas sparked his systems and read “Thinking in Pictures” by Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science interest, but his curiosity transformed a trekking trip into a month of studying who talks about how her autism gives her this unique visual way of thinking compared to perspectives. His mind is a sponge with unlimited capacity. By the end of his most people. first trip to India, it was obvious that exploring culture and religion would be a Before coming to Vanderbilt, she worked as a research scientist in the School of lifelong passion instead of an isolated event. Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech. Her work in artificial intelligence, specifically in After Baylor and Yale, Michael returned to India this year as a journalist. computational cognitive systems, looks at how visual thinking contributes to learning and I was obviously looking forward to showing him the Sikkim Happiness Home intelligent behavior with a focus on interactive applications for individuals on the autism and introducing him to the girls. From the moment he entered the door, he was spectrum. She holds a B.S. in mathematics with computer science from the Massachu- a magnet. setts Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and she currently directs the laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and Visual One day, Christina, Analogical Systems. Dechen, and Ongmu asked Michael Schulson is a free- if I could help them with Most AI systems are not ‘visual thinkers’ like her. Most AI systems use variables, chemistry – years of teaching lance writer and an associate numbers, lists, and so on, and they reason using mathematical and logical operations. history and religion were not editor at Religion Dispatches These systems are ‘verbal thinkers.’ What if you had an AI system that used data made up helpful! I could not answer entirely of images and reasoned only using visual operations, like rotating images around their questions, but a few magazine, where he helps or combining images together? If Temple Grandin can do amazing things because of her visual thinking abilities, it seemed to me produce The Cubit, a section that the same should be true of AI systems. covering science, religion, People on the autism spectrum are inspiring her novel approach to creating artificial intelligence. “I’ve been taking what we learn from people on the autism spectrum who have interesting visual abilities and building that into AI systems. It’s early, technology, and ethics. but I expect that they ultimately will be very valuable. If we want to help students learn to solve difficult problems, then we ought to have several AI tutors that can show students different ways of solving the same problem. If we want to help doctors He holds a B.A. in Religious hours later, I walked downstairs to see find patterns of disease outbreaks, then we ought to have multiple AI analysts that can sift through the data using different styles Studies from Yale. of pattern finding.” (Thank you to Brenda Ellis, Engineering Communications, Vanderbilt University School of Engineering for Michael, the journalist, helping them sharing this story.) study for an important chemistry exam. They were so excited to have a skilled, Jay Mayfield ‘91 McCallie School Director of Communications and Marketing ongratulations to Jay Mayfield for his new position as the Director of Communications and Marketing at McCallie School. He will oversee McCallie’s efforts to reach out to the public across the full array of communications channels to help increase awareness and understanding of the school’s work. knowledgeable, and dynamic teacher. I C just smiled and watched a convergence Jay spent several years working in the Washington, D.C. area as a Senior Public Affairs of teaching and learning unfold.” Specialist at the Federal Trade Commission. In that role he led the FTC’s communications efforts in the areas of privacy, identity theft, data security, and financial technology. He also EDITOR’S NOTE: The Sikkim Happiness worked in public affairs for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and has experience in edu- Home currently provides a safe refuge cational communications as lead science writer at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and heading the public relations office for Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Mr. Mayfield for 26 girls, ages six to 18, and is a earned his BA in journalism from George Washington University, and he has a master’s degree highlight for students on the annual in public relations from the Grady College at the University of Georgia. Walkabout trip to India. Williams also heads the Taraloka Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to He and his family — wife, Leigh, and daughter Lauren — moved into campus housing, and he is excited about returning to his supporting the housing, education, and healthcare of girls at the home. hometown and working to tell the many stories of life on the Ridge. (Thank you to McCallie School for this story.)

18 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | | 19 STNS. ORG ALUMNI NEWS Lizzie Chazen ‘96 “When Pigs Fly” Children’s Acting Programs

izzie Chazen, acting guru and Chattanooga native, received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Vermont and went on to study with the Royal LShakespeare Company in Stratford, England, the Friches Theatre Urbain in Paris, France and the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City. Upon returning to Chattanooga in 2009, Lizzie emerged as a vital part of the teaching community, sharing her energy and positivity at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, the Hunter Museum of American Art and Normal Park Middle School. As an adolescent, Lizzie found that performing arts offered her the opportunity to ex- plore and express her creative self, which would later lead to a lifelong career both on-stage and in front of the camera. Today, her passion for teaching the true craft of acting and for providing children with a “safe space to create” has led to the opening of “When Pigs Fly” – a place where magical things can happen. Lizzie graduated from the University of Vermont, where she appeared in seven productions and directed two shows. She also studied with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Paris before heading to New York City, where she spent three years auditioning for television commer- cials and theater roles, performing off Broadway, participating in professional workshops, and taking intensive method acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. While at the University of Ashton Reynolds ‘07 Vermont, one of her most challenging roles was in a comedy called “Beyond Summer Missions in Guatemala Therapy” where she played a character who was the complete opposite of her uring the summer Ashton went on a mission trip with Freedom Church to own personality. This experience along Casa Shalom Orphanage in St. Lucas, Guatemala. The trip was sponsored by with her role in the Neil Simon comedy her friends and family. “Before our trip we raised money to buy the children show “Rumors” at the university helped shoes and to build a water filtration system for the orphanage and the nearby her understand comedy as a medium D and timing as an actor’s tool. “It’s not village. We took the children to the nearest Payless Shoe Store, where each child received 2 pairs of shoes, plus an extra 50 pairs of shoes about being funny,” she says. “It’s about were purchased. We went to the nearby village and handed out bags how funny life can be.” In the spring of 2009, she returned to Chattanooga to play the lead in Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize full of rice, beans, and sugar while playing soccer and other games winning masterpiece “A Streetcar Named Desire” at the Chattanooga with the children in the village. We also threw a luau party, a bonfire, Theatre Centre. “I loved Blanche, with her many flaws and the way a game night, and led a church service for the orphanage.” she handled the hardships life handed her,” Lizzie says. “I really wanted The group worked two days to start a water filtration system by to understand such a tearing down a building so the next church group could install it. “On complex character, and the very last full day, we had an opportunity to visit Antigua, Guate- for me, it was the role of mala and shop at their market. My favorite part was spending time in a lifetime.” Since she’s re- the teenage girls’ house and forming a strong connection with them. turned, she’s done more This trip was life changing and I didn’t want to leave all the children.” than a dozen shows including “The Primitive Ashton is a junior at Georgia Southern and her major is Early Streak,” which won the Childhood Education. “I worked at St. Nicholas Summer Camp for grand prize in the 2010 several summers in the business office and as a camp counselor. I Biennial Festival of New really enjoy working with kids and I have made many great friends Plays. and connected with St. Nicholas alums while working there the past few years!” Photos - left: top: “When Pigs Fly” poster; shown as Kate in “The Taming of the Shrew” at the Chattanooga Theater Center; right, top: publicity photo, center: playing the part of Isabelle’s mother in “Ring Around the Moon” while at the Photos, top: Freedom Church Group with all shoes that were University of Vermont; and bottom: Prudence in “Beyond Belief” at the University of Vermont. purchased for the kids in the orphanage; center: Ashton with one of the children at the luau; bottom: group at the luau.

20 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | 21 STNS. ORG ALUMNI NEWS Lexi Kyriakidis ‘09 Onshalee Promchitmart ‘04 GPS Rower Signs With Jacksonville University n the day after her GPS rowing teammates Sportsperson of the Year, University of Colorado-Boulder Swim Club won the Carney Cup, Lexie Kyriakidis signed a letter of intent to join another team, this time Oat Jacksonville University. A coxswain for the Bruisers,

nshaleee Promchitmart has been a member of the University of Colorado-Boulder she has rowed since her sophomore year. Prior to that, club swim/dive team for 5 years, serving as Fundraising Officer last year, and as she could be found on the stage performing in several President this year. The team competed in the East Coast Collegiate Club Champion- school plays. Her performances are now on the water. Oships, where the women’s team placed 1st, and the men’s team placed 2nd. “Overall we Kyriakidis chose Jacksonville over two other finished 3rd this year. It’s been a great experience and I was very lucky to have that during Division I schools, Southern Methodist University and college.” It is also worth mentioning that the team is 9-time National Champions! Tulsa. “JU is a gorgeous campus,” she says, noting that At the end of the year, CU’s annual Club Sports Banquet is held honoring the school offers a major in cinematography that she all of the club sports, over 100, on their finishing seasons. At this banquet, plans to pursue. awards are given out for male and female (each) Athlete of the Year, Club of GPS Coach Megan McCourt says her coxswain the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, and Coach of the Year. “I am excited to is comfortable steering the boat. “She will be a good say that I was a recipient of the Sportsperson of the Year! This award is leader. She has self-confidence, and she knows what based on sportsmanship, dedication, commitment, involvement in club, she needs to do and how to do it.” determination, and leadership on and off the field.” The Jacksonville University Dolphins won the Onshalee also served as Assistant Coach of Centaurus High School Florida intercollegiate Rowing Association Cup and Girls Swimming Team. their first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Champi- onship in 2014. They competed in the NCAA Division I Photos: Onshalee with team member Isaac Everitt (right); National Championship Regatta in 2014 and 2015. Onshalee with Chris Lee the head coach, and Alec Haukeness, the Female Athlete of the Year award recipient also from Swim/Dive (below left); and the team (right). Anna Conn ‘00 Wiedmer: Conn An Inspiration To Us All

unning in the Riverbend 10K, Anna was the 27-year-old woman with the artificial right leg who finished 19th among 136 women and fourth among R the 31 who ran in her age group (25-29). That’s not 19th among 136 women with disabilities, by the way. That’s 19th overall. Beyond that, she finished 97th overall among the 279 women and men and who completed the 10K. Some would say Conn’s already proven she can do anything, given her four years of tennis at GPS under coach Sue Bartlett. “I was once ranked as high as 14th (on the team) on a state title team,” she said. “I played singles. I didn’t want to depend on anybody else. Coach Bartlett was so inspirational. She and Billy (Bartlett) taught me to hit the ball where I wouldn’t have to run so much.” Of late, GPS cross country coach Gina Wells has helped teach her how to run for as long as she wants, including her ultimate goal of becoming just the fifth woman amputee in history to finish a marathon (26.2 miles). Anna recently earned a masters in Law and Diplomacy at Tufts. She is a University of Virginia grad who double-majored in Global Developmental Studies (a major she helped develop) and French. Conn’s biggest ambition is to “increase access to medical and health care in Africa.” Nor is that a distant dream. She has already worked in Uganda and Liberia — where the deadly Ebola virus has been particularly devastating — as well as Namibia.

(June 15th, 2016 by Mark Wiedmer in Sports - Chattanooga Times Free Press)

22 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 || 23 STNS. Join your friends on Facebook How to share your news . . . ORG ALUMNI NEWS Share your fondest memories from Grace • By e-mail/internet: Girls Preparatory School Church to the Min-Tom Campus. Send your news to Dexter Tristan Benedict ‘10 Find out what your friends from Cantelou at [email protected] Class Day Awards 2016 St. Nicholas are doing now. JOE KEY AWARD • By regular mail: Congratulations to the following Tristan Benedict is one of 12 Baylor St. Nicholas School Go to www.stns.org/alumni or to Juniors who were selected for the Joe St. Nicholas Graduates 7525 Min-Tom Drive the homepage Facebook icon. Key Award, a trip that involved seven Chattanooga, TN 37421 Anna Baldree ‘09 days of sea-kayaking, hiking, and Fletcher Bright Arts Award camping on islands in Maine’s Acadia National Park this July. The Olivia Combs ‘12 Class of 1996 trip is named in memory of the late Freshman Cup (Frances Sherman Wheeler Cup) ■ Roshan Amin married Tonya Marshall on September 6, 2015. Joe Key, who worked at Baylor from 1961-1988 as a military instructor and Emma Kirkpatrick ‘09 ■ Mike Rudez married Jessica Helen Wright on January 17, 2015. study hall supervisor and was affec- Fine Arts Award for Dance – Terpsichord Class of 1997 tionately known as “Sarge.” Recipients Jadyn Matthews‘13 ■ Kristen Schmits Gavilanes finished her fellowship in Dermatology at the end are rising senior students, nominated Janet Campbell Jackson Award of June. She has her first job at the VA hospital in Gainesville, FL for 2 years to get by the faculty, of admirable character (Given to an eighth grader who participates in GPS whose selfless efforts might otherwise experience before she goes into private practice. She is officially a Dermatopathol- activities and is respected by her classmates.) ogist (a pathologist that looks at skin slides and makes a diagnosis after studying go unrecognized by the school or by the slides). their peers. Ava Scotchie ‘15 Joan Haley Frierson Award Class of 2000 BAYLOR WALKABOUT (Given to a sixth grade girl whose positive attitude and strong Reed Hayes’ company was one of the startups at Gigtank’s Pitch Night last ■ Tristan just returned from the leadership abilities set her apart. She leads others in a wise and spring in Chattanooga. Along with his business partner Dennis Lally and fellow Baylor Walkabout to Panama where gracious manner. She has made a significant contribution MIT MBA student, they are planning to co-found Rendever. It’s a startup company The following is from his blog entitled to the school during her sixth grade year.) that plans to sell assisted living centers virtual reality goggles and Rendever’s “Rio Santa Maria”: software platform. The virtual software will allow seniors who can’t travel to virtu- (Photo by Even before Tim Laramore’s Barry Aslinger Photography) Astha Sinha ‘14 ally visit exotic locations, see their childhood neighborhoods via Google street view wake-up call, roosters had created a Thedford Award and take part in family occasions, such as weddings. “We make it feel like they’re thin carpet of sound. I was glad to finally wake up in a bed without a stiff (Given to an outstanding member of the seventh grade class.) actually there, so they don’t miss a thing,” Reed is getting a master’s degree in neck and away from an upright plane or car seat. The solid eighteen hour business administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Ayushi Sinha ‘09 journey showed many drastic differences between a central American country Rickie Pierce Salutatorian, Computer Science and Class of 2009 and home. ■ Hampton Clark spent the spring semester of his junior year in Washington, The simple act of driving allowed for a quick glance at the customs. We Engineering Award, National Band Award D.C., serving as a page in the United States Senate while attending classes at drove past gated schools graffitied with messages in Spanish, and then after Rebecca Torrence ‘10 the Senate page school. While at the Capitol, Clark was awarded his Eagle Scout a few blocks, Algebra 2 Award badge by his sponsor and Chattanooga resident, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker. a mani- Energy Chemical First Place Senior Division cured golf (Regional Science Fair) ■ Ayushi Sinha received Advanced Placement awards from the College Board course, next Blake Young in recognition of her exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced past ornate Placement Program Exams taken last May. Now a freshman at Princeton. She Class of 1995 skyscrapers, McCallie School ‘01 | College of Charleston scored 5’s on eight of the nine then again 2016-17 Officers | Student Council exams taken. to littered SENIOR CLASS Ayushi was offered the Stamps apartment President’s Scholarship at the Rebecca Torrence ‘10, Secretary lake Young works in sales at buildings with Georgia Institute of Technology. Ella Marie Melton ‘10, PIC Council PhishLabs, a cyber security firm men welding B The scholarship, given to only 20 in the gravel JUNIOR CLASS located in downtown Charleston. His wife out-of-state freshmen, includes all parking lots. McCall Waldrop ‘11, Vice President Britton Finklea Young is a Digital Success tuition and fees. In addition, Stamps All along the Strategist at BoomTown - Real Estate & Scholars receive funds for personal road, we saw SOPHOMORE CLASS Marketing Software Company in downtown expenses and books along with citizens taking Olivia Combs ‘12, PIC Council $15,000 over four years toward en- Charleston. charge of Ruchi Patel ‘12, Honor Council Representative richment activities such as interna- Shown in the photo above is Britton their own existence. Along the shoulder of the road, dozens of cars stopped Larkin Brown ‘12, Student Council tional travel or internships. Stamps and people methodically worked on their vehicles. No police to warn traffic, holding their son Banks, born March 29, Scholars also receive a stipend for no tow trucks to haul the car to a mechanic. FRESHMAN CLASS 2016. the purchase of a laptop. After a few hours of driving, we turned on to a two-lane road which led Katie Millican ‘13, President “We reside in Charleston, SC and At GPS, Ayushi was co-founder us through downtown Santiago and into a temperate jungle. In the jungle Jayden Matthews ‘13, Student Council have a 5 year-old rescue lab named Hank of the Computer Science Club and a member of the tennis team, Model UN and town where our hostel is located, the weather is always drizzling and over- the Cum Laude honor society. She was one of five student representatives from MIDDLE SCHOOL – Eighth Grade who is a proud big brother to baby Banks.” cast - the opposite of Chattanooga, but I don’t mind the rain. I wonder what Tennessee invited to attend the National Junior Science and Humanities Sympo- the weather is like back in Tennessee, but there is no wifi in the jungle, and I Astha Sinha ‘14, President sium in Dayton, Ohio, in April. don’t mind that either. In the forest, there is always a background soundtrack MIDDLE SCHOOL – Seventh Grade Her three-year research on stopping the proliferation of zebra mussels in to conversation, whether through rainfall or the ceaseless crowing of roosters. America’s waterways was presented this summer at the Stockholm Junior Water Ava Scotchie‘ 15, President Finally, everyone survived the first day on the river and all our stomachs Olivia Scotchie ‘15, Honor Council Representative national competition. (Ayushi is shown in the photo with fellow St. Nicholas alum are full of beans and rice! Lexie Kyriakidis)

24 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | 25 STNS. ORG ALUMNI NEWS Class of 2010 BAYLOR AWARDS 2016 ■ Peter Ceren competed in Moody’s Mega Math Challenge at Baylor Girls Preparatory Congratulations to the following St. Nicholas Graduates School. School ■ Shaan Desai - as part of the Baylor team that won the City Prep Tristan Benedict ‘10 Cassie McCarley ‘09 St. Nicholas Graduates Congratulations to our St. Nicholas Championship in September, Shaan had a score of 74. Joe Key Award National Merit Semifinalist Make the Grade at graduates who have been recognized ■ Rebecca Torrence was recognized at GPS as one of five National Merit for their academic achievements at GPS McCallie School Anika Iqbal ‘13 Henry Moore ‘09 Semifinalists for 2016-17. “These five young women have excelled in all ar- Studio Art Award Spanish Literature Award Congratulations to our St. Nicholas graduates eas of a GPS education, in the fine arts, in athletics, and in leadership roles,” who have been recognized for their academic said Dr. Graves. “In partnership with their families, GPS has engaged their Ashton Jenne ‘10 Chase Radpour ‘10 Spring 2016 achievements at McCallie School minds, cultivated their strengths, and nurtured their gifts.” They will continue Orchestra Award English Award in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth approxi- Spanish Language Award Head of School’s List* Spring 2016 mately $33 million offered in the spring of 2017. About 90% of National Merit Max Smith ‘13 Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing. Kiera Kyzer ‘13 English Award Mary Margaret Arrowsmith ‘11 Olivia Combs ‘12 Ayushi Sinha ‘14 Headmaster’s List* Theater Award Class of 2011 Maxime Werk ‘10 Murfee Jones ‘11 Kate Thel ‘11 Theo Maedgen ‘13 Dance Award Isabelle Torrence ‘13 George Arrowsmith ‘10 Andrew Negus ‘15 ■ McCallie student Patrick Ramey finished third in the high school Ruchi Patel ‘12 Music Award (Vocal) Character Recognition Competition at State Chinese Contest in November. Ava Scotchie ‘15 Rebecca Torrence ‘10 John Arrowsmith ‘13 Mitchell Negus ‘12 Ian Brunetz ‘15 Riley Parker ‘13 Olivia Scotchie ‘15 Shayan Bajestani ‘15 was recognized at the Young Southern Writer’s Ian Campbell ‘12 Rahul Patel ‘15 Awards ceremony in April. Harrison Gilliland ‘15 Michael Quinn ‘12 Larkin Brown ‘12 Chad Marsh ‘12 Bruce Renner ‘11 Shayan Bajestani ‘15 and Audra Bell ‘15 participated in the YMCA Conner McCarthy ‘09 Ross Stitts ‘11 Youth in Government conference in January. Distinguished List** Corbin Morrison ‘13 Rosa Anderson-Barrera ‘14 and Cayley Quinn ‘10 participated in a Julia Combs ‘15 Ella Marie Melton ‘10 cultural exchange program to Guatemala over spring break. Carter Davenport ‘12 Jessica Melton ‘10 Brianna House ‘12 Emma Rowell ‘10 Honor Roll** Ashton Jenne ‘10 was among 11 students to travel to Washington, D.C. on the David M. Abshire Civic Leadership Trip (an intensive eight-day expe- Iris Love ‘15 Annie Sanford ‘14 Jadyn Matthews ‘13 Astha Sinha ‘14 Garrison Brock ‘11 Connor Quinn ‘10 riential course of study on national leadership, ethics, honor, and service). Brandon Brown ‘11 Bond Ragsdale ‘09 Hampton Clark ‘09 Brock Ragsdale ‘15 Class of 2014 Athey Crump ‘09 Patrick Ramey ‘11 ■ McCallie student Alex Williams took 3rd place in the State Honors List*** Rex Ealy ‘14 Jordan Richardson ‘10 Chinese Contest. Raif Gork ‘12 Abinav Siddamreddy ‘14 Louisa Bohner ‘15 Amelia Land ‘10 Carolina Kelley won a state medal at Tennessee’s National Jacob Gossett ‘13 Charlie Thel ‘10 ■ Caroline Eck ‘14 Erin Maxwell ‘13 History Day Contest last spring. As her entry in the National Kielen Kniegge ‘15 Holden WIlhoit ‘14 Maddie Flynn ‘15 Molly Milam ‘12 History Day competition, seventh-grader Carolina Kelley chose Will Melton ‘10 Alex Williams ‘14 LARKIN BROWN INVITED TO U.S. ROWING CAMP Lily Grace Greenwood ‘15 Isabel Millan ‘14 to produce a documentary, “Encounters in Little Rock.” She was Luke Parker ‘10 Jackson Yates ‘10 Larkin Brown, a rising sophomore at Girls Preparatory School, attended U.S. Carolina Kelley ‘14 Katie Millican ‘13 among four seventh grade students who won medals at the Mac Poston ‘12 Reagan Yates ‘14 Rowing’s Junior National Development Camp for three weeks this summer Emily Kreek ‘15 Ruchika Rathi ‘13 local level, and all were eligible for state competition (photo left). at Connecticut College. She joined 40 other rowers from across the country Hailey Kreek ‘13 Alexandria Williams ‘14 in what U.S. Rowing describes as a “Rowing Laboratory” where the focus is ■ Sasha Hitachi-Kizziah was named a Duke Tip Recipient. Lexie Kyriakidis ‘09 Alison WIlliams ‘14 Faculty Recognition List*** on “building a multi-dimensional skill set in a controlled environment.” She attended the Grand Recognition Ceremony. Sasha is a student at the Chattanooga George Arrowsmith ‘10 Mitchell Negus ‘12 Class of 2012 School for the Arts and Sciences. * Head of School’s List - students must earn all A’s” ** Distinguished List - must earn no grade lower John Arrowsmith ‘13 Luke Parker ‘10 ■ Olivia Combs and Molly Milam ■ Sashi Hitachi-Kizziah Garrison Brock ‘11 Riley Parker ‘13 were in the Girls Preparatory School than A- for the semester. and Ishmael Sanford *** Honors List - must earn no grade lower than Ian Brunetz ‘15 Rahul Patel ‘15 and McCallie School present (photo to the right) attend- a B- for the semester. Rex Ealy ‘14 Connor Quinn ‘10 “Uncommon Women and Others,” ed the Sewanee Summer Aidan Foley ‘11 Ross Stitts ‘11 a play by Pulitzer Prize-winning Music Festival. Sasha was Chad Marsh ‘12 Charlie Thel ‘10 playwright Wendy Wasserstein. there for the 4 week Conner McCarthy ‘09 Alex Williams ‘14 ■ Cecilia Rodriguez was a session in flute, and Andrew Negus ‘15 Jack Young ‘13 dancer in the annual dance program Ishmael was there for the The following alumni were Vervé at Baylor. The annual “Last last 2 weeks in violin. They inducted into the national Chance Dance” featuring student played in the Cumberland honor society choreography was presented in Orchestra, and in chamber * Headmaster’s List - students must earn all “A’s” for the May. groups as well as having semester. private instruction. An Mary Margaret Arrowsmith ‘11 ** Honor Roll - must earn an overall 3.5 average or better Class of 2013 audition is required to be Murfee Jones ‘11 with no grade lower than a B-. ■ Jacob Gossett won 3rd place for Tucker River Fellows at GPS: ‘13 admitted to the festival. Throughout the festival, Emma Rowell ‘10 *** Faculty Recognition List - recognizes students who Systems Software at the Chattanooga graduates Isabelle Torrence, Katie Millican, and Erin Maxwell artists from across the globe instruct and perform. Kate Thel ‘11 faculty members think deserve special recognition for Regional Science and Engineering Fair. their academic efforts during the semester. Class of 2015 Daphne Thomas ‘11 ■ Three eighth graders at GPS were chosen to speak at the year-end ■ Ava and Olivia Scotchie are both class leaders at GPS for their 7th grade year. assembly on the basis of end-of-year essays in English, Ruchika Rathi, Ava was voted class president and Olivia has been named as an Honor Council Shanzeh Rizvi and Isabelle Torrence. Representative (photo above). 26 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | 27 STNS. ORG ALUMNI NEWS Graduating Seniors Alumni Chapel and Reception

The Kyzers ... Brianna ‘08, Kiera ‘13, and Tristan ‘10 he Kyzers have spent more than a decade as part of the school family, beginning in 2003. Not only are all three children St. Nicholas alums, T but all three children have worked during several summer camps after graduating from St.Nicholas. Dad, JD, Director of Kyzer’s Soccer Centre and Nomads Soccer Club, was head soccer coach at UTC for 15 years and previously held soccer camps at St. Nicholas. Mom, Claire, teaches Level 3 Math and Science at St. Nicholas. All three children went on to Baylor School, where both Kiera and Brianna were recipients of the Drama Award – Brianna for her roles in multiple performances in middle school and Kiera for her backstage work, most notably as Assistant Director of “The Humor Games.” Tristan is a senior at Baylor and captain of the Ultimate Frisbee Team. (Photos: right, Kyzer family; below: Brianna and Kiera working in summer camp; Kiera with fellow St. Nicholas alum Maxime Werk; Tristan).

Left to right, sitting: Noah Thornburg, Max Milam, Henry Moore, Rob Moore, Will Snead, Will Moore, Ford Yates, Faraaz Rizvi. 2016 High School Grads Standing: Gracie Gilbert, Cassie McCarly, Rye Sanford, Ayushi Sinha, Julia Duncan, Class of 2009 College Choices Hampton Clark, Emma Kirkpatrick, Creagh Goings, London Elrod, Athey Crump, Anna Baldree University of Alabama Mary Margaret Rodgers, Lexie Kyriakidis. Hampton Clark North Carolina State University Athey Crump Roanoke College Charlie Driver TBD Julia Duncan Purdue University London Elrod Berry College Marc Gerep University of Colorado Boulder Gracie Gilbert Ball State University Joshua Lefkoff ‘15 Creagh Goings Samford University Grace Jolley Baylor University Contestant on Emma Kirkpatrick Auburn University “Chopped Junior” TV Show Lexie Kyriakidis Jacksonville University Cassie McCarley University of Alabama Conner McCarthy Elon College Max Milam University of Tennessee, Knoxville Henry Moore University of Georgia Rob Moore Auburn University Will Moore Samford University Cooper Morrison TBD Carly Perry Savannah College of Art and Design Bond Ragsdale West Virginia University Faraaz Rizvi University of Tennessee, Knoxville Mary Margaret Rodgers University of Kansas Abrar Sajeel TBD Rye Sanford Evergreen State College Joshua was selected to compete on the Food Network show “Chopped Junior.“ He won a trip to New York to compete Andrew Sharpe TBD and spent about a week up there. He competed and taped the show April 12th. Ayushi Sinha Princeton University Dad, David Lefkoff wrote, “We thought his SNS family would like to hear the good news. We attribute many of his traits Will Snead University of Tennessee, Knoxville to SNS. We think perhaps his love of cooking was urged on by the after school Sprouts classes held at SNS. Joshua likes Noah Thornburg University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Baylor and is making pretty good grades. We are so proud of him and thankful to everyone at SNS.” Ford Yates University of the South

28 | Connections Summer/Fall 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 | 29 Class of 2016 Recipient of the 2016 Stanyarne Burrows Jr. Award Graduation Left to right: The presentation and following comments were made by Mark Fallo. Row 1: Alexandra Wilson, Lydia Long, Graduation Ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church, May 26 2016 Claire Millican, Caroline Schenck, Aleyna Patel, Augusta Mills, Evelyn Stein. Zelma Lansford The Burrows Award is given to an individual whose leadership Row 2: Jack Forrester, Carter Wendt, and contributions have benefited the unique Episcopal identity of Addison Yelton, Will Kline, Riley Flynn, St. Nicholas School. Joey Bertani. Many of you know that Zelma served as the Head of School at Row 3: Zach Israel, Teddy Arrowsmith, Pierce Brock, Ethan Roldan, Zachary St. Nicholas from 1970-1980. At this point in the school’s develop- Ubamadu, Luke Jacobs, Shaylan Patel. ment, the time was right to grow from a preschool into an elementary school and so it began to add a grade level per year during Zelma’s tenure. The academic program we enjoy today is the result of many years of development and maturity. And it all started right here at Grace Church, literally in its attic and basement. I think in many ways the non-traditional physical layout lent itself to a different way of thinking . . . it helped break out of that “assembly line” mentality and delivery system. At St. Nicholas, you can cannot separate the educational program from the school’s Episcopal identity and Zelma played a crucial role the development of each. What does Episcopal identity mean and how does it affect the educational program? To quote Janice Robbins:  An Episcopal school, and especially St. Nicholas, provides a sound and thorough educational program. “Children are directed toward a life of learning, leadership, and service. The Episcopal educational tradition emphasize love and respect for all humans, moral integrity, spiritual growth, compassion, and responsibility. Our students mature as good stewards of the world and as good neighbors of all souls in need. With out question, St. Nicholas students know they are beloved children of God.”  An Episcopal school is comprehensive and inclusive. Zelma is an educator who truly sees the whole child. She knew it was important to develop a comprehensive program in academics, spirituality and the related arts . . . a program that valued diversity and broadly represented the community it served. That tradition continues today on the Min Tom campus.  The unity of an Episcopal school is based on rite and tradition. At St. Nicholas, every member of the St. Nicholas community gathers daily to worship God. During the chapel service, we sing, pray and contemplate our life together with God and our neighbors. From the beginning, Zelma and the leadership of the church understood the profound impact of daily chapel and we still feel its importance today.  An Episcopal school values reason as a way to true understanding. At St. Nicholas, we cultivate a love of learning and pursue it with openness of intelligence and energy. Zelma is an energetic and passionate educator who led by example. We say that the love of learning takes root at St. Nicholas Where Did They Go From Here? and it’s Zelma who was key to planting that seed. The schools our St. Nicholas graduates will attend in the 2016-2017 school year. Teddy Arrowsmith McCallie School Augusta Mills Girls Preparatory School “Zelma, we’re grateful for Joey Bertani St. Jude School Aleyna Patel Baylor School your dedication and passion for Pierce Brock McCallie School Shaylan Patel Baylor School education. St. Nicholas Riley Flynn McCallie School Ethan Roldan McCallie School continues to strive for Grace Episcopal Church, former St. Nicholas classroom. Jack Forrester Baylor School Caroline Schenck Baylor School excellence and evolve its Evelyn Stein Baylor School Zach Israel McCallie School program, not just academically, but in terms of its Episcopal identity. We continue Luke Jacobs McCallie School Zachary Ubamadu Baylor School to try to realize the vision you set forth at the school’s infancy. Today we recognize Will Kline McCallie School Carter Wendt McCallie School you with the Burrows Award, but we’re forever grateful for your many contribu- Lydia Long Girls Preparatory School Anja Wilson Girls Preparatory School tions that will continue to influence St. Nicholas well into its future.” Claire Millican Girls Preparatory School Addison Yelton Baylor School

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