Matters SUMMER 2019

MILL SPRINGS ACADEMY Matters SUMMER 2019

IN THIS ISSUE Graduation / Baccalaureate . . . .1–3 2019 Honors & Awards ...... 4–7 Musical Productions . . .8 Alumni News . . . . .9 Dr. Seuss Week . . . . .9 What Stuck With You . .9 Senior Presentations . . 10 Middle Students Learn About Civil Rights . . .10 Author Visits Lower/ Middle Students . . . 10 8th Graders Visit Federal Reserve . . . .11 CommArts Students Celebrate Female Heroes .11 Students Meet Professional Artists . . .11 Using the Outdoors The Class of 2019 process through a line of MSA Staff and Faculty on their way into the Tweetie Lewis as a Classroom . . . . 12 Moore Student Activity Center. Tackling the Fear of Public Speaking . . . .12 PreUpper Students Study Mill Springs’ Class of 2019 Ocean Acidification . . 12 Upper Students Pass n Saturday, May 11 graduates emerged from the new Lower/Middle School to make one Chinese Proficiency Test .13 last walk up the hill to the Tweetie Lewis Moore Student Activity Center, where a packed Teens & The Law . . . 13 house of family members, friends, teachers, administrators and Alumni cheered their success. O 2019 Tee-off for Technology Graduating seniors were treated to an address by alumnus, Austin Coleman (2013), who shared some Golf Tournament . . . 13 valuable life lessons he’s learned since his time at MSA. Other highlights of the program included a Spring Sports . . .14–15 special musical number by seniors Jack Hurtsellers and Nick Tate; the delivery of carefully prepared 2019 Sports Awards 15–16 speeches by several graduates; recognition of Maddie Hahn, who earned the distinction of Valedictorian with the highest grade-point-average; and the announcement of the Class of 2019 PVA Donates Audio Books ...... 16 Alumni Ambassador, Jin Butler. This year’s program also featured a touching tribute to former Headmaster, Robert, Moore, by Band Director Elizabeth Regas, followed by a special performance of Check out MSA on the Social Scene . . . . . 16 Henri Mancini’s, Pink Panther, by graduates Kaitlin Bolander, Garrett Cutchin, Andrew Jones, Miles 17 Kirby, and Nick Tate. Emily Hyman helped close the ceremony by delivering the benediction King Center Visit . . . followed by a procession out of the gym to a stirring rendition of Georgia On My Mind by Gorrell Spring Band Concert . .17 and Carmichael. Afterwards all were invited to gather in the Upper School Great Room for a catered 2019 National GeoBee . .17 reception to share cherished moments and final goodbyes. Congratulations to all the graduates. We Annual Fund wish you the very best as you continue your journeys. 2018–2019 ...... 18–19 Continued on page 2 Continued from page 1

Newly graduated, the Class of 2019 gathers in the PVA Amphitheater to do the traditional tossing of the caps.

Board Chair and Acting Headmaster, Bruce Clayton, formally begins the commencement Alumnus, Austin Coleman ceremony with a brief speech (2013), spoke very eloquently congratulating the Class of 2019 about his life after MSA and the Michael Healey, Valedictorian Maddie Hahn, Lauren Gomez, and Class and challenging them to be the positive impact the school has had of 2019 Alumni Ambassador, Jin Butler. next generation of leaders. on him and his family. Graduating Class of 2019 | College Acceptances Note: Asterisks denote colleges that students have chosen to attend Agnes Scott College * Flagler College Mercer University University of Mississippi Appalachian State University Furman University Middle Tennessee University of Alabama Athens Technical College Georgia College and State University at Birmingham* Auburn University State University* New College of Florida University of Arizona Samuel Ginn College of Georgia Southern University* Northeastern University University of Engineering Georgia State Perimeter Oglethorpe University Central Arkansas Barry University College* Old Dominion University University of Dayton Belmont Abbey College Georgia State University Oregon State University of Georgia Berry College* Gwinnett Technical College* Piedmont College* University of Miami Bluefield College High Point University Presbyterian College University of North Georgia* Boston University* James Madison University Reinhardt University* University of Oregon Brevard College* Kennesaw State University* Rollins College University of Tennessee Chatham University* Lanier Technical College* Rutgers University at Chattanooga* Coastal Carolina University Lynn University Saint Mary of the Woods Valdosta State University Coker College Manhattanville College Stetson University* West Virginia University College of Coastal Georgia* Maryland Institute Toccoa Falls College* Young Harris College Dalton State College* College of Art* Troy University

2 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2019 Baccalaureate he night before graduation, MSA’s graduating seniors, along with their proud parents, family members, friends, and TMSA faculty and staff gathered for an evening of celebration and recognition at the Birmingham United Methodist Church in Alpharetta for Baccalaureate services. Principals acknowledged student accomplishments and triumphs made throughout the year. As an ongoing MSA tradition, instead of inviting speakers from outside the Mill Springs’ community, the program featured speeches from the soon-to-be graduates who called to mind their reasons for attending MSA, their successes and friendships, and also used the opportunity to thank family, teachers, staff and friends for their valuable support.

The solemn and intimate service was held at the Birmingham United Methodist Church.

Seniors are all smiles as they prepare for Baccalaureate. From L to R: Amy Lamp’l, Andrew Jones, Nolan Waits, Josh Drew, Alex Orred, and Andrew Liban. As a graduation gift, Alex Orred took a trip to Cheyenne, Wyoming to see the largest and most powerful steam locomotive ever built – the Union Pacific Big Boy. Alex, a ‘rail fan’, had been following the progress of Big Boy’s very special restoration project.

Miles Kirby and his mother, Frances, after Baccalaureate services. millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 3 Valedictorian / Salutatorian ongratulations to Maddie Hahn (U) our Valedictorian and Emily Kane (CA) who is this year’s Salutatorian. You have Cworked hard and earned this. Congratulations to the entire Class of 2019, but special congratulations to both of you ladies! We are very proud of you.

VALEDICTORIAN Maddie Hahn

SALUTATORIAN Emily Kane From L to R: Class of 2019 Valedictorian, Maddie Hahn, and Salutatorian, Emily Kane.

HONOR CORDS Robert Papasidero between the Alumni from their Vijay Shah graduating class and Mill Springs GOLD CORD Christopher Walker Academy by encouraging them to All A’s Senior Year GREEN & WHITE CORD stay connected to the school and each Kaitlin Bolander other in various ways. It is a great honor All A’s and B’s in High School Brennan Burstein for the person who is chosen by their Jin Butler Kaitlin Bolander fellow classmates to fill this very special Peter Cook Brennan Burstein position. After receiving instruction Garrett Cutchin Jin Butler on the criteria for the position, which Quinton Day Garrett Cutchin includes among other things, choosing Nicole Fong Quinton Day an individual who possesses the quality Maddie Hahn Josh Drew of servant leadership, each graduating Michael Healey Maddie Hahn senior casts their vote by secret ballot. Samantha Horton Michael Healey Emily Kane Emily Hyman AJC AWARD (Best All-Around) Christian Kelm Emily Kane Christopher Walker Alli Kogoy Christian Kelm A senior who demonstrates leadership Eli Musgrave Alli Kogoy qualities, is active in the community and Cole Reed Andrew Liban has a winning attitude. Anna Soriano Eli Musgrave Nolan Waits Anthony Papasidero G. PAUL KREHER GUTS AND Max Woods Robert Papasidero GLORY AWARD Cole Reed SILVER CORD Peter Cook Vijay Shah A’s and B’s Senior Year The “Guts and Glory” Award was Nolan Waits established in 2012 in honor of Math Joshua Drew Christopher Walker teacher, G. Paul Kreher. The Guts and Jacobi Garrett Max Woods Glory Award recognizes the MSA Jack Hurtsellers student who has confronted and dealt Emily Hyman ALUMNI AMBASSADOR with adversity, whether in school or out, Miles Kirby Jin Butler with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Andrew Liban Each graduating class is charged with Addison Monette the selection of an Alumni Ambassador. Alex Orred The role of the Alumni Ambassador is Anthony Papasidero to help facilitate and foster connections

4 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2019 GAIL JANUS KREHER SENIOR Mellik Johnson (U) test results or projects from any other PRESENTATION AWARD Andrew Jones* – bar (4th year) course) plus one other staff member Cole Reed and Christopher Walker Miles Kirby* – bar (3rd year) witnessing community service or co- The Senior Presentation Award was Yash Kubde (U) curricular activities such as tutoring established in 2015 to honor retiring Collins Losson (U) – bar (3rd year) other students or demonstration of Senior Research and Composition James Maichle (U) – bar (2nd year) creativity and achievement in the fine Teacher, Gail Janus Kreher, for her Taylor Mallady (U) – bar (2nd year) arts. thirteen years of guiding the Seniors Luke McCoin (U) through the Senior Presentation Zach Peppers (U) – bar (3rd year) Josiah Altland (U) process. The award is given to the Bella Rousseaux (CA) – bar (2nd year) Nico Bateson (L) student whose Senior Presentation Galton Schobloher (U) Jacob Baum (U) exemplifies the qualities Gail deems Megan Suarez (U) – bar (2nd year) Lydia Bennett (U) essential for “the best” presentation: a Daniel Tarrant (U) Kaitlin Bolander* significant subject, a focused study, and Nick Tate* – bar (3rd year) Andrew Buchberger (PU) a polished performance. Mathew White (U) Zachary Burns (PU) Logan Woodall (U) Garrett Burroway (CA) FINE ARTS AWARDS Max Woods (U) – bar (2nd year) Brennan Burstein* *Denotes seniors Jin Butler* NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY Matthew Cohen (CA) TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY: Nic Allen (CA) Peter Cook* Jacob Beck (CA) Cameron Carr (U) Liam Couch (U) Kaitlin Bolander* Grace Gersack (U) Garrett Cutchin* Garrett Cutchin* Maddie Hahn* Fullerton Dale (M) Jack Hurtsellers* Drew Horton (U) Quinton Day* Collins Losson (U) Ella Jensen (U) Josh Drew* Nick Tate* Emily Kane* Nicole Fong* Amy Lamp’l* William Gaines (M) VOCAL MUSIC LETTERS Nya Lewis (U) Grace Gersack (U) Liliana Coco (CA) Griffin Middleton (U) Kai Goltze (PU) John Hartrampf (CA)- bar (2nd year) Addison Monette* Sam Copple-Goodman (M) Jack Hurtsellers* - bar (4th year) Randall Robinson (U) Luisa Gorgoll (M) Collins Losson (U) - bar (3rd year) Steffi Schneider* Maddie Hahn* Caroline Skinner (U) Oliver Healey (M) INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN Mamiko Tsuto (CA) Michael Healey* SOCIETY Ethan Turnquist (U) Katherine Hellerstein (CA) Vivian Anker (U) Reese Urban (U) Jack Holt (CA) Jack Buckley (U) Lizzy Winn (U) Drew Horton (U) Cameron Carr (U) Max Woods* Samantha Horton* Jack Hurtsellers* Ansley James (M) Collins Losson (U) Emily Kane* Addison Monette* HONORS DAY Christian Kelm* Nick Tate* Cameron Keskonis (U) Henry Wallace (U) AWARDS Alli Kogoy* *Denotes seniors Yash Kubde (U) DRAMA LETTERS Nya Lewis (U) Jack Buckley (U) President’s Award for Educational Julian Lopez (PU) Liliana Coco (CA) James Maichle (U) Excellence | GOLD Sean Martin (U) The gold award recognizes academic BAND LETTERS Eli Musgrave* success in the classroom. To be Jacob Beck (CA) - bar (2nd year) Bren Nemesh (U) eligible for the President’s Award for Kailtin Bolander* – bar (3rd year) Mia Nemesh (U) Educational Excellence, the following Jack Buckley (U) – bar (3rd year) Zachary Peppers (U) requirements must be met: Earn a grade Chris Carey (CA) – bar (2nd year) Cole Reed* point average of 90 on a 100-point scale Liam Couch (U) – bar (3rd year) Aidan Reilly (CA) AND either (a) be in the 85th percentile Garrett Cutchin* – bar (3rd year) Randall Robinson (U) or higher in math or reading, or (b) be Ridge George (CA) Michael Rolka (PU) recommended by a teacher (based on Katherine Hellerstein Zachary Schneiderman (PU) millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 5 Galton Schobloher (U) Tatum Gordon (U) Ryan Rafuse (U) Griffin Snell (L) Edward Gorgoll (PU) Alexandra Rich (U) Anna Soriano* Wes Guined (M) Alec Robinson (CA) Ward Sutlive (M) Adriano Hagedorn (PU) Miles Robinson (CA) Logan Vladick (PU) Leo Hagedorn (PU) Jordan Rothberg (U) Nolan Waits* Aaron Halbert (U) Bella Rousseaux (CA) Henry Wallace (U) Zach Hale (CA) Tyler Schatz (CA) Zachary Weiss (PU) Richard Hall (U) Braden Schiltz (U) Max Woods* Nykolas Hammond (PU) Aral Seckiner (CA) Aidan Harper (PU) Jaden Sella (PU) President’s Award for Educational Will Harvin (CA) Vijay Shah* Achievement | SILVER Sam Henslee (U) Alex Singer (U) The silver award recognizes outstanding Kyle Hessel (U) Caroline Skinner (U) educational growth, improvement, Smith Hill (PU) Michael Slifer (U) commitment, or intellectual Seth Horwitz (PU) Joseph Stanley (U) development in their academic subjects Cameron Huffman (PU) Isa Stokes (PU) but do not meet the criteria for the Jack Hurtsellers* Ethan Stroup (U) President’s Award for Educational Emily Hyman* Emily Suarez (U) Excellence. This award should not be Temima Izenberg (PU) Daniel Tarrant (U) compared to the President’s Award Charles Jefferson (U) Avery Terpstra (U) for Educational Excellence or seen as Ella Jensen (U) Brayden Thomas (CA) a second-tier award, for it recognizes Colby Johnson (CA) Mamiko Tsuto (CA) a very different type of academic Mellick Johnson (U) Ethan Turnquist (U) achievement. It is meant to encourage Parker Johnson (U) Christopher Walker* and reward students who work hard Warner Jones (PU) Olivia Wallace (CA) and give their best effort in school, Max Kaufman (U) Zoe Weaver (M) often in the face of special obstacles to Nick Kiely (U) Clayton Weseman (PU) their learning. Miles Kirby* Matthew White (U) Matthew Kuhn (U) Ryan Zant (PU) Katherine Adair (U) Andrew Liban* Muneeb Ahmed (CA) Collins Losson (U) MEDALLIONS Sam Benton (PU) Tom Lueder (PU) ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENT Cameron Braner (U) Ethan Maeroff (U) Given in recognition of the student Anderson Bridges (M) John Martin (PU) whose outstanding academic Ethan Bronfman (U) Luke McCoin (U) achievement and quest for knowledge Jack Buckley (U) Max Melton (U) reflects superior intellectual curiosity. Freddie Butler (U) Camille Michael (U) Nico Bateson (L) Shannon Callahan (CA) Luke Micham (U) Andrew Michael Buchberger (PU) Mat Campbell (U) Griffin Middleton (U) Brennan Burstein* Matthew Carlson (PU) Addison Monette* Fullerton Dale (M) Cameron Carr (U) Nathan Mostyn (CA) Grace Gersack (U) Grayson Cloy (PU) Mallory Mulhern (U) Michael Healey* Catie Claire Coyle (U) Lexi Murphree (M) Aidan Reilly (CA) Simon Crawford (CA) Patrick Murphy (U) John Keeley Davis (M) Joshua Nanney (M) MOST IMPROVED Maxwell Davis (CA) Mason Ogryzek (U) Awarded in recognition of the student Rayna Doniparthi (PU) Alex Orred* whose academic, social, and athletic Elliott Dougherty (CA) Scotty Owen (U) growth demonstrates Ashley Dugger (U) Camryn Padgett (CA) noteworthy improvement. Bennett English (U) Anthony Papasidero* Zoe Caines (M) Ana Christina Fields (U) Robert Papasidero* John Joseph Craven (PU) Shaylee Gandhi (PU) Benjamin Parker (U) Simon Crawford (CA) Daniel Garguilo (U) Milan Pekez (PU) Jacobi Garrett* Jacobi Garrett* Aiden Pettyjohn (M) Zac Johnson (L) Ridge George (CA) Neely Piper (CA) Anna Soriano* William Goodhew (U) Zach Porter (PU) Harrison Steen (U) Jaden Prince (CA)

6 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2019 CITIZENSHIP The Sherry Robinson Scholarship The Nelle Lewis Memorial Award Given in recognition of the student Tatum Gordon Bonnie Bergstresser and Karen Kaiser who is exceptional in areas of This scholarship was established in 2013 Nelle Lewis was one of MSA’s most leadership, character, and community by an anonymous donor in honor of enthusiastic supporters from its very responsibility. This student has chosen Upper School English teacher, Sherry early beginnings. She contributed to do what is right instead of what is Robinson. The purpose of the fund is toward making the school’s Scholarship popular. to provide scholarship support for a Endowment Fund a successful venture William Grayson Cloy (PU) returning Mill Springs Academy Upper and she always had something for William Gaines (M) School student; the scholarship will be “Robert’s Fund,” which is what she Andrew Liban* applied toward the cost of that student’s termed the Mill Springs Academy Camille Michael (U) tuition during the following school Annual Fund. Most of all, Nelle knew Sarah Nettles (CA) year. The student selected each year and loved MSA’s teachers and staff, as Cole Reed* by Sherry Robinson shall be one who well as students. The Moore Family possesses the special quality of being established this annual award for an encourager to others. The student teachers who go “the extra mile” SCHOLARSHIPS should be one who reaches out to those year upon year in memory of this who need a friend and strives to bring wonderfully kind, attentive lady! AND OTHER out the best in others. Maritza Math Award SPECIAL AWARDS The Alex Levitt Citizenship Award Anthony Papasidero The Bruce Brownlow Scholarship Jack Holt The Maritza Math Award was Randall Robinson This award is given to the student established in 2013 in honor of The Bruce Brownlow Scholarship Fund who most embodies the qualities former math teacher, Maritza Gracia, was established in 2013 by anonymous that made Alex Levitt so special. He to recognize the Upper Student who donors in honor of retiring Upper participated in all aspects of campus exemplifies the qualities that Maritza School Principal, Bruce Brownlow. life, excelled in academics, performed describes as the “Perfect” Math The purpose of the fund is to provide in all the plays and musicals, served Student. Maritza’s criteria for the award scholarship support for a returning Mill as the music librarian, and enjoyed is: the student with a final average of an Springs Academy Upper School student, using his artistic talents. Although he “A,” who is willing to help other students the scholarship will be applied toward struggled physically, Alex never gave with math, who shows creative thinking the cost of that student’s tuition during up. He raised money for a camp for in mathematics, participates fully in the following school year. children with serious illness, sang in the class, and is proactive. choir and went out of his way to help The Phil Hanson Scholarship others—regardless of the physical cost Diane Lewis Leadership Award Miles Robinson to himself. Alex Levitt was a role model Jin Butler This Scholarship was established in 2013 and inspiration to every person who The Diane Lewis Leadership Award by an anonymous donor in honor of was lucky enough to get to know him. was established in 2010 to honor Coach Phil Hanson. The purpose of the former Math Teacher and Level L fund is to provide scholarship support The Kay Morrison Scholarship Council Advisor, Diane Lewis’ Legacy for a returning Mill Springs Academy Fund of Leadership. Diane was the Level L Upper School student; the scholarship Tyler Hughes Advisor for many years and set a high will be applied toward the cost of that The Kay Morrison Scholarship Fund was standard to help the Level L’s reach their student’s tuition during the following established in 2017 by donors in honor ultimate Leadership potential. Each school year. The student selected each of retiring Communication Arts School year, the Award is given to the Level L year by Phil Hanson should be an Principal, Kay Morrison. The purpose Student who best exemplifies Diane’s athlete whose presence on the team of the fund is to provide scholarship commitment to Leadership Excellence. makes a positive difference for everyone support for one returning Mill Springs because of the quality of his or her Academy CommArts student in the efforts and attitude. This individual does form of a $500 scholarship which will be not have to be the “best” athlete and applied toward the cost of that student’s need not be one that Phil personally tuition during the following school year. coaches. As such, Phil may consult other MSA coaches in looking beyond his own teams when making his selection.

millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 7 Lower School Musical ower school students presented a shortened version of Shrek the musical in March for parents, friends, and Middle School Lstudents. Each grade level had one big production number to sing and dance to, and then the whole Lower School came together to finish the show with the fun classic, I’m a Believer. While all students were given at least one line in the show, some students had as many as thirty-five lines! This fantastic group also created the props and set pieces themselves in art class, and brought in a professional recording studio to work with the students and record Lower School students in their Shrek costumes accompanied by senior them so that backup tracks were of the students themselves. “It Jack Hurtsellers who assisted with this year’s production. was a fun and educational experience that even adults that work in the music industry don’t always get the chance to be part of,” said MSA Music Director Kate McElliott. Lower School student, Sammy Lesser, who played Shrek summed everything up perfectly saying, “Doing this show was so fun- we even spread an important message in the show- it’s okay to be different!”

Third grader Owen Burke recording his “Ugly Duckling” solo for mixing the background The same impressive, two-story set constructed for MSA’s spring musical, track for the abridged version was also used for the Lower School musical. of Shrek. Shrek the Musical SA’s theater production class presented the musical, Shrek, Jr. in April, bringing a few tears, lots of laughs, and an Mimportant message to sold out crowds as well as the entire student body. The musical was a collaborative effort, as students led by various Fine Arts teachers created everything from the two-story set and all the props, The entire cast of this year’s spring musical, Shrek, Jr. as well as ran the lights, sound, and served as backstage crew members. The cast and crew dedicated this year’s show to long-time Headmaster, Robert Moore, who had always been a huge champion of the Fine Arts programs at Mill Springs. “The theme of Shrek is something we celebrate at this school every day,” said Music Director, Kate McElliott. “In fact, the lyrics in one of the songs say Lilliana Coco as the Dragon, accompanied by dragon puppeteers Cole Junior Henry Wallace played the it all… ‘what makes us special Reed, Randall Robinson, and Steffi Schneider who handled her massive role of Shrek. makes us strong’.” dragon tail.

8 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2019 ALUMNI NEWS

John Chisholm (2014) Congratula- tions to John who graduated from Young Harris College on May 11, 2019 with a double major in Biology and Chemistry. His mother Heidi wrote, “Thank you again to Mill Springs Academy in guiding John in his journey of success.” John is now studying abroad in Britain with his biology class.

Lauren Crisp (2015) Congratulations to Lauren who recently graduated from Georgia Southern. She has been accepted into the M.A. program at George Wash- ington University’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences in the field of Women’s, From left to right: Sawyer Smith and Henry Waugh hold the flipbooks they made during Dr. Gender, & Sexuality Studies for the Fall Seuss Week. 2019 semester. Brandon McCormick (2016) Oh What a Treat—Dr. Seuss Week! Brandon was named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Berry College. The Dean’s ranigan Hughes’ Lower School reading class celebrated one of our favorite authors List honors students who posted an last semester, Dr. Seuss! Students read the books Hop on Pop, The Cat in the Hat, academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 Horton Hears a Who, The Sneetches,and If I Ran the Zoo, and completed activities B scale while carrying a class load of at least to go along with each book. The class then made a flipbook about all of the books and 12 hours during the semester. worked on comprehension skills, rhyming, identifying problems and solutions, and sequencing. They also created their own imaginary animal to put in the zoo. Sam Lynch (2017) Sam, who attends Belmont Abbey College in North Caro- lina, volunteered his time in the spring to work with runners on MSA’s track and cross-country teams. During his time at MSA, Sam was a two-time XC GISA State Champion, two-time XC AAC Cham- pion, two-time Track and Field GISA State Finalist, and the AAC League MVP.

Jessica Kornheiser (2018) Jessica is currently attending College of Charleston where she made the President’s list her first semester.

Connor Bollinger (2017) Connor currently attends Oglethorpe University Middle school students reflect on what they learned this year. and was named to the Deans List for the 2019 spring semester. He is also a member What Stuck with You of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Are you a graduate or former student he “What Stuck with You” wall became a staple in our Middle School this year. of Mill Springs Academy or The New The wall is located in the social studies classroom where students write what they School? Please drop us a line to let us learned in class each week on a sticky-note. However as the year came to an end, T know how you’re doing. Log onto our 6th graders put a twist on it writing about “what stuck with them this year.” The wall Alumni webpage — www.millsprings.org/ was quickly filled with things students appreciated most about Mill Springs and being community/alumni, or email mramirez@ in Middle School. For example, Ward Sutlive wrote, “I love being a Level R”, and Devin millsprings.org. Coetzee wrote, “All of the nice teachers.” millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 9 Kaitlin Bolander gives a fascinating presentation about the facts and Middle School students enjoy a visit with author Jonathan Miller. folklore of Atlantis. Senior Capstone Project Author Visits Lower and enior Research Presentations are a capstone project that every senior completes at Mill Springs Academy as a part of their Middle Schools SResearch & Composition class. In the fall, students choose uthor and illustrator of the Sammy the Wonder Dachshund a topic of interest, a passion project, issue of social import, or one book series, Jonathan Miller, visited with Lower and of investigatory significance to examine, define, research, and then AMiddle School students in March. Mr. Miller told students compose a research paper. In the spring, they take their fall research about his writing process, read a couple of his stories, and even and break it down into components to illuminate and present in showed everyone the secret to his great illustrations, which involves front of peers, parents, faculty, and staff. This year’s presentations layering different colored paper to build a shape, and then outlining were judged by Brittany Emge – Librarian, Cheri Harwood – everything before adding details. “It was amazing to learn about,” Communications Director, and alumnus Casey Purser (Class of said Librarian, Brittany Emge. “One page could take over 30 hours 2018). “What a privilege it was to spend time as one of the judges,” to make!” Jonathan Miller also had some great advice for students. said Cheri. “Over the course 3 days we sat through 37 presentations “He told students to never give up, work hard, and double check and learned something from every one of them! Everyone came your work no matter what,” added Brittany. “We were fortunate he ready to present and looked poised and practiced. What a wonderful traveled all the way from Charleston, SC to see our students.” opportunity to see these subjects through the eyes of the student.” Congratulations to all the seniors for the hard work each one invested in their education and futures. Staging a Restaurant Sit-In o you have what it takes to be a Freedom Fighter? Looking back on history, it’s easy for students to say they would have Dbeen a Civil Rights activist. But the decision gets harder when they are confronted with real-time decisions that require them to show courage, determination and the discipline to stick together in a non-violent struggle. Middle School students visited the Atlanta History Center to participate in three simulation activities to make the Civil Rights Movement come alive. Students participated in a sit-in at a diner, a ride on the Freedom Bus, and registered to vote. Oliver Healey (5th grade) had the opportunity to portray Ozell, an African American, who in 1946 worked the counter at the Pickrick Restaurant owned by Lester Maddox. Oliver stated, “We had already learned a lot about the Civil Rights Movement in US History class, but it was really cool to actually experience it. I learned how it felt to have to say ‘yes’ to everything instead of thinking what I wanted Middle School students unite together in a simulation of a sit-in at Lester to think.” Maddox’s Pickrick Restaurant.

10 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2019 Celebrating Women t is the courage and sacrifice of many Iwomen that have often changed the course of individual lives as well as the course of history. CommArts students kicked-off Women’s History Month in March by taking in inspiring stories about real women. “Women are making strides when it comes to PreUpper students pictured in the board room of the Federal Reserve. influence with a record number of women holding seats in Congress, and a record number of films featuring female lead characters,” said CommArts Assistant PreUpper Students Visit Principal, Taniah Jones. “We honored the lives and accomplishments of women from all backgrounds. The theme for their 2019 project Federal Reserve was “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence,” with ighth grade Georgia History students enjoyed a trip to the a focus on examining the changing cultural perceptions of women Federal Reserve where they learned about the three main in society and honoring their contributions. Students continued Efunctions of the central bank. Students had the opportunity their month-long study with a look at ‘sheroes’, which are women to see counterfeit money and learn what to look for to make sure who are trailblazers in science, politics, sports, literature, music, and they do not have counterfeit bills. The students went through all the art. “Students then wrote about women who have made a difference interactive exhibits in the museum and saw how money, or payment in their lives and even wrote letters of appreciation to women they of goods, has evolved throughout history. “Seeing the machines sort know who are making this world a better place. through the old money to be destroyed was so awesome,” said MSA student, Michael Mendoza. “I have never seen so much money at one time! The history of money was my favorite exhibit in the museum.” It’s More than Just Glitter and Googly Eyes uring the spring semester, a group of MSA art students were given the opportunity to attend the American Craft Council DArt Show in Atlanta. “When most people hear the word “craft” they think of easy art projects made with glitter and googly eyes,” said Art Instructor, Brenda Smith. “But the “craft” in this art show is about skilled artists who are masters in their fields working in nontraditional art materials such as glass, fiber, clay, metal or wood. Often times their product may be functional in nature however this is not a requirement in order to be a craft.” Students had the opportunity to be exposed to thousands of different nontraditional works of art and to meet the artists and learn more about their particular techniques as well as the business side of how an artist Students enjoyed visiting artists featured at the American Craft Council makes a living. The students in attendance were from MSA’s National Art Show and learning more about their work and how they make their Art Honors Society and from the American Craft Class. living. millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 11 PreUpper students study pollination in MSA’s outdoor classroom (L to R) Zach Porter, Matthew Carlson, Presley Hellriegel, Rayna Doniparthi, and PreUpper dog Max. Students Study PreUpper student, Leo Hagedorn, simulating ocean acidification in Pollination MSA’s Coral Lab. uring this spring’s high pollen season, 7th grade life science classes used the natural outdoor classroom to better Coral Lab Dunderstand the process of pollination. Students learned uring 2nd semester, PreUpper students in Michael Adams first-hand through observation how flowers reproduce by pollination and Michael Griffeth’s Coral Lab classes, learned about and fertilization and discovered why lots of new flowers can pop up Docean acidification. Over the past 200 years, the oceans have from just a few seeds. They also learned how seeds form and pollen absorbed approximately half of all the carbon dioxide emitted by travels, as well as how to identify the reproductive parts of the plant. humans. This provides a convenient long-term storage solution for Their in-depth study of the subject also included a review of concepts emitted carbon but also creates negative changes in the ocean. To already learned such as the roles of bees, insects, birds, and bats in simulate this reaction, students engaged in a very simple experiment. pollination. They were each given two identical samples of seawater from the lab’s reef tanks. “With the first sample, a pH test was performed and a result of Students Tackle the Fear approximately 8.0 on the pH scale was recorded (slightly alkaline and normal of Public Speaking for seawater), said Michael Griffeth (MG). “With the second sample, students were n 9th Grade English Composition, MSA students do an given a straw and asked to blow bubbles into entire unit on public speaking. “The fear of public speaking, the sample prior to testing for pH. This Ialso known as glossophobia, is the most common social fear act of respiration creates carbon dioxide, and something that is tackled head-on in class,” said teacher Eric which, when mixed with seawater, forms Khong. The final project for the unit is giving a persuasive speech to carbonic acid.” After the bubble blowing, their classmates surrounding an issue that each student is passionate a pH test was performed and a result of about. To prepare for this, students practiced their debate skills by approximately 6.0 on the pH scale was learning to argue with each other in a constructive way. recorded (much more acidic). “Through this “These activities really help them build the skills of oral expres- simple experiment, students could easily sion, synthesis of ideas, persuasive techniques, and rhetorical strate- see how humans are impacting the oceans. gies,” said Eric. “Students also spent considerable time learning how It also gave everyone a strong sense of to find relevant and reliable sources to back up their arguments, in awareness for just how fragile our oceans can order to ultimately present a persuasive call to action.” be,” added MG.

12 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2019 Upper Students Pass Chinese National Proficiency Test t’s an exciting time for the Chinese program here at Mill Springs Academy. Every March, Emory University gives students all over IAtlanta the chance to take the HSK, an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives and consists of both writing and speaking tests, which are given independent of each other. “We are so proud to announce that students in Chinese III, IV & V took part in levels one and two of the HSK. This is the fourth year we have done this and MSA currently has a 100% pass rate as our wonderful students have kept the streak going for another year,” Tee-Off for said MSA’s Chinese teachers Chas and JoJo MacNeill. “We are so proud of all our students,” added Chas. “It is hard to believe they Technology Golf have come so far in such a short time.” Congratulations to the following students who took this year’s Tournament exam. We are so proud of all you have achieved. ongratulations to the winners Chinese III HSK Level 1: Henry Wallace, Ethan Turnquist, of Mill Springs’ 21st Annual Liam Couch, and Bren Nemesh Tee-off for Technology Chinese III HSK Level 2: Bren Nemesh C Golf Tournament - Steve Farrar, Chinese IV HSK Level 2: Christian Kelm, Christopher Walker, Kevin Kester, Billy Harper, and Jon Vijay Shah, Robert Papasidero, Versteeg (pictured L to R). This year’s Anthony Papasidero and tournament was the largest ever with Eli Musgrave over 95 players in attendance. A huge Chinese V HSK Level 2: Sean Martin thank you to all of our sponsors.

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millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 13 2019 Tennis Team – front row (L to R): Coach Nellie Jackson, Ryleigh 2019 Track & Field Team – front row (L to R): Coach Angela White, Trimble, Luisa Gorgoll, Camille Michael, Alli Kogoy, Madison Taylor, Ana Cristina Fields, Emily Suarez, Ella Jensen, Quinton Day, Avery Katherine Adair, Neely Piper, Alexa Murphree, Emily Hyman, Rachel Terpstra, Megan Suarez, and Coach Lisa Imsand. Back row (L to David, and Coach Vaidehi Rallapalli. Back row (L to R): Jacob Baum, R): Sam Henslee, Jacobi Garrett, Zach Smith, Mat Campbell, Jody Garrett Minor, Richard Hall, Griffin Middleton, Bren Nemesh, Sean Cleveland, Christian Kelm, Charles Jefferson, Harrison Steen, and Kyle Martin, Michael Slifer, Nick Kiely, Tyler Schatz, Luke McCoin, and Hessel. Randall Robinson. Not pictured: Andrew Liban and Zoe Weaver. Golf Tennis SA’s golf team had another successful year; battling to a he Mill Springs’ tennis team ushered in its most diverse team 10- 5 record against some good competition. “We had a yet with over twenty players from grades 5–12. “We acquired Mvery young team with nine golfers and only two seniors,” Ta great number of rising stars,” said Tennis Coach Nellie said Coach Michael Smith. “Seniors Maddie Hahn and Vijay Shah Jackson. Following the footsteps of recent MSA graduate, Alli Kogoy, helped us win as many matches as we did and both have been on the is Rachel David who may end up becoming the team’s new #1 singles team for several years - Vijay since his eighth-grade year and Maddie and doubles player. “Alli has definitely left a legacy and a remarkable since sophomore year.” This year’s team was also led by low scorer impression on her as well as the entire MSA team,” added Nellie. and AAC individual champion, Andrew Buchberger – an 8th grader “We also acquired a great soccer player, Bren Nemesh. He was born with many years left on the team. “Every one of our golfers worked with athleticism and is being mentored by our # 1 singles/doubles hard to improve their game this season,” added Michael. “And player, Sean Martin,” who along with Sophomore Nick Kiely, won with such a hard-working, young team, we are poised to be very the AAC Boys Doubles Championship. Alli Kogoy, who looks competitive for years to come.” forward to playing tennis at the college level, also won the AAC Girls Singles title for the 2nd year in a row, and along with Rachel David clinched the AAC Girls Doubles Championship. Track & Field he track and field Mustangs completed the season with boys and girls coming in 2nd place at AAC, both boys and girls Trelay teams qualifying for state, and two of our athletes placing at state for their individual events as well as breaking school records! Jacobi Garrett took home first place in the long jump with a jump of 21ft 8in, smashing his old personal record (PR) of 20ft 10in and again setting a new school record. He also won 1st place in the triple jump, with a jump 44ft 1in, again smashing his old PR and school record of 42ft 8in! Jody Cleveland also set a new PR in the 1600 meter race with a time of 4:59 beating his previous record of 5:12. 2019 Golf team – front row (L to R): Isa Stokes, Michael Smith, Gary He also set a new PR and school record for the 800 meter run with a Fannin, Jacob Riggins. Back row (L to R): Cameron Huffman, Scott time of 2:10! We have had a great season and we are looking forward Owen, Andrew Buchberger, Josiah Altland, Vijay Shah, Jack Craven, to next year! and Maddie Hahn.

14 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2019 Baseball he 2019 Mustang baseball season was unique, gritty and Temotional. The Mustangs began the year playing in the frigid cold vs. Notre Dame Academy. Although the team fought hard and battled through the tough weather, they came up short in the win column. “From the beginning, I was really proud of our team,” said Coach Brad Smallwood. “They went into their first game with only a couple of days of practicing on the field, but they were prepared.” That general theme would continue throughout the year, with the Mustangs battling hard against superior opponents all year long, only to come up short in the end. Senior Eli Musgrave addressed the team MSA’s 2019 Varsity Baseball Team – front row (L to R): Ryan Lanzo, at the end of the season saying, “Thank you all for the three amazing Jacob Beck, Jack Holt, Max Melton, Ethan Stroup, Mason Ogryzek, and seasons I have had here. This has been the best time of my life and I Aaron Breitkopf. Back row (L to R): Coach Greg Bodeep, Ben Parker, would do it again every year until I could not run anymore!” With Ryan Rafuse, Taylor Mallady, Eli Musgrave, Jackson Wickley, Edward only one senior on this year’s squad, the Green Machine will look to Gorgoll, Scotty Owen, Brad Smallwood, and Coach Phil Hansen. rebound next year! MSA Athletes Honored for Their Achievements Congratulations to the following individuals who were recognized this year for their athletic achievements during the 2018–2019 school year.

Baseball MVP | Ryan Rafuse Coaches Award | Taylor Mallady Most Improved | Mason Ogryzek Gold Glove | Jack Holt

Golf MVP | Andrew Buchberger Coaches Award | Vijay Shah Most Improved | Josiah Altland

Lacrosse MVP | Grayson Cloy Coaches Award | Holly Stormont Third graders have a ton of fun listening to the library’s new Playaway Most Improved | Jaden Sella audio books. Tennis | Girls MVP | Alli Kogoy Playaway Audio Books Coaches Award | Lexi Murphree Most Improved | Rachel David Donated e are so lucky to have such a supportive PVA! Our PVA Tennis Boys donated a bunch of new Playaway audio books to the MVP | Randall Robinson Wlibrary so our students can listen to awesome books. Coaches Award | Sean Martin The third graders tested some of the new titles out and quickly Most Improved | Andrew Liban determined the small pre-loaded MP3 players are really fun to use. Thank you so much to all of our families who support MSA through Middle/JV Track | Girls our PVA. We are so grateful for everything you do for our school. MVP | Elli Banks Coaches Award | Elli Banks

Middle/JV Track | Boys MVP | Sam Copple-Goodman (M) / Nykolas Hammond (JV) Coaches Award | Leo Hagedorn (M) / Kai Goltze (JV) Most Improved | Drew Thacher (M) / Ward Sutlive (M) / Muneeb Muhammed (JV)

Varsity Track and Field | Girls MVP | Ella Jensen Keeping Up Over Coaches Award | Emily Suarez Most Improved | Ana Cristina Fields the Summer ant to know what’s going on here on campus during Varsity Track and Field | Boys the summer? Join us on the Social Scene. We have a MVP | Jacobi Garrett Wfew Pinterest boards with helpful and/or interesting Coaches Award | Quinton Day information for parents, students and teachers. You can also follow Most Improved | Zach Smith us on Twitter or Facebook. Check out our posts/stories on Instagram or go down memory lane and watch some of the videos we have on Cheerleading YouTube. We’ll post some things through the summer that might Most Improved | Shaylee Gandhi be of interest to you as well. Make sure you follow us on the Social Scene.

16 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2019 MSA’s Spring Band Concert has become a much-loved tradition. Spring Band Concert n early May, band students in grades 5–12 entertained friends, families, and fellow students in their annual Spring Band IConcert. The show began with Coldplay, and also included Communication Arts students enjoy a visit to the King Center on a cold Imagine Dragons, Journey, and a very inspirational performance of and rainy February day. “Sweet Victory” from SpongeBob SquarePants. A good time was had by all! Students Visit King Center n February, Communication Arts 7th and 8th grade students journeyed to the King Center. The group took in an amazing Idocumentary about Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood, toured the museum at the Center, and explored Auburn Avenue where they were able to visit Ebenezer Baptist Church, as well as see his childhood home.

2019 National Geographic Geography Bee ongratulations to 7th grader, Seth Horwitz, who is MSA’s 2019 National Geographic Geography Bee Champion. CThe National Geographic GeoBee includes three levels of competition; school, state, and national. Schools conduct a GeoBee and name a school champion. The school champion takes a proctored online qualifying test and the top 100 ranked students in each state qualify to represent their school at the state level GeoBee competition. State champions then travel to National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., to compete in the national championship. This year nearly 75 students in grades 6-8 participated in the event. Seth Horwitz sporting his GeoBee medal.

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millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 17 Annual Fund 2018–2019 Annual Fund 2018–2019 The Annual Fund is the most important gift our parents, board, and faculty/ staff are asked to make to the school each year. Thank you to the following families and individuals who supported this year’s effort.

Amy Abramson Darrin Bronfman and John and Lori Craven Caroline Abruzese Tara Boadu Chad and Sheri Crawford Tom and Karen Adair Peter and Toni Brookner John Crisp and Sharon Odell Hayley Adams Robert and Lisa Brown Sylvia and John Cutchin Michael and Kim Adams Vernon and Janice Brown Sandra Dale Waseem and Huma Ahmed Yvonne Buchberger Wendy Dale Sta /Faculty Current New Katie and Danny Aiello Ross and Cynthia Buckley Joe and Betty Daniels Board of Trustrees Parents Parents Air Right Services Erin Buice Ben and Helga Darty of Georgia, Inc. Robert and Carolyn Bullard Roderick David and Stephanie Lillian Furlow Ann Hartin Garon and Gail Allen Wells and Kate Burke Price-David Joe and Suzanne Gaines Andy and Anna Hartman Leah Allen Joan Burns Angela and Allyn Davis Ashit Gandhi Bill and Susan Harvin Hunter and Robin Altland Oliver and Karel Burns Jeff and Elaine Davis Mike and Laura Garguilo Billy and Erin Harvin Martin and Kim Anker Bill and Cindy Burroway John and Valerie Davis Pam Garrett Cheri and Jim Harwood Marshall and Teddye Applbaum Eva Butcher Doug and Janis Day Gerry and Sue Garrick Tim and Jenny Haskew Stewart and Dennine Applbaum Darryl Butler and Susan Day and Dan and Nancy Garrison David and Claudia Haun LaToyia Armstead Karen Ferguson Jonathan Easterling David and Pamela Gault Kris Hawksworth Laura and Lakesha Armstrong Scott and Nicole Cadora Monica Dioda Andy and Margie Gelernter Paul and Dawn Hazzard Xavier and Leah Ashe Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cain Larry and Karen Domenico Bryan and Leslie Gersack Markham Healey and Howard and Colleen Austin Jake and Molly Caines Jennie and Joseph Donaldson Jerry and Pat Ginger Angela Turbeville Debora Bahl Michael and Erin Callahan Krishna and Hema Doniparthi Greg and Tina Godwin Mrs. Oliver Healey, Jr. Sandra Banks Charles and Kathy Campbell Mike and Kim Dore Clay and Leanne Goines Tom and Lee Healey Janice Barton Tom and Jennifer Campbell Bill and Stuart Dougherty Penny Gold Todd and Terri Hecker Christian and Connie Bateson Wayne Carey and Mike and Karyn Doyle Michael Goltze Michael Hellerstein David and Stacey Baum Yvonne Satterwhite Jay and Debbie Drew Andrew and Ginny Gomez Glenn and Beth Hellriegel Al and Jan Beaupre Michael and Bre Carlson Kevin Dugger and Beth Denker Maria Gonzalez John and Judith Hellriegel Mark and Jodi Beck Carlyle Fraser Employees Chuck and Kristin Dunlap Bill and Joan Goodhew David Helsper and Benefit Fund Patsy and Firman Beckwith Stephen and Marsha Dunlap John Goodhew Jamison Jeffers Lee and Marianne Carr Gregory and Marcia Bennett Greg Dupont Skip and Linda Goodman Todd and Christie Hennings Nicholas and Margaret Ceto Gil Benton Jae and Lee Ann Early Joshua Goodman and Joey and Wendy Henslee Bob and Nell Chambers Kathy Benton Jodi Easter-Smith and Janie Copple Josh Hersko Terry and Kitty Chaney Thomas Berg Bruce Smith Michael and Joane Goodroe Ken and Becky Hessel Amanda Chaney Bonnie Bergstresser Elizabeth Eckman Davis Todd and Lauren Gordon Bennie Hewett Christy Chase Abe and Marlene Besser Ben and Melanie Eiler Esteban and Jennifer Gorgoll Alex and Molly Hill Heidi Chisholm Bob and Henri Bible Jon Eisenstat and Mark and Robbie Greenfield Vernon and Trina Hill John Chisholm Ashli Breen-Eisenstat Paul Bisacca and Michael and Meredith Griffeth Jim and Wanda Hills Colleen Garrick-Bisacca Alan and Amy Christian Wallis and Dede Elliott Shane and Janey Guined Michael and Vicky Holt Terry and Miranda Bliss Bruce Clayton Brittany Emge Jaime Gutierrez Annie Lou Holton Troy Blume Ed and Jill Coco Dan and Kristy English Brad and Tracy Hahn Catherine Holton Greg and Amy Bodeep Hannes and Beth Coetzee Felicia English Robert and Barbara Halbert Bill and Mary Hornaday Sam and Judy Boghosian Jonathan and Tanya Cohn Fred and Anna Erdle Hampton and Rose Hale Jack and Leah Horton Jon and Liz Bolander Frances and Greg Connor Meghan Erlacher Joyce Hale-Silberstein Holly Horwitz Matt and Sarah Bonham Steve and Heidi Cook Nate and Kelly Everden Amanda Hall Susan Howse Wilson and Marianne Borden Ron and Kathy Copple Jamie and Valerie Fambrough Blake and Jennifer Hall James Hudson Jim and Jodie Braner Astrid Cortes Dan and Susan Faulk Jason and Shannon Hamil Jay and Vicki Hudson Richard Breitkopf and Max and Holly Couch Mark Fields Chad and Heather Hammond Robert and Leslie Huffman Judith Wellen James and Kim Cousins David and Deidra Fisher John and Kirsten Hanrahan Branigan and James Hughes Chris and Laurie Bridges Thomas and Geraldine Cousins Sheila and John FitzGerald Phil Hanson Jim and Christine Hurtsellers Margaret Brito Fred Coyle, Jr. Janet and Scott Ford Billy and Whitney Harper Barry and Sylvia Hyman Alan and Vicki Bronfman John and Cheri Coyle Lance and Susan Friedland Jim and Joanne Harper Lisa and Michael Imsand

18 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2019 Scott and Pamela Izenberg Ryan and Jennifer Leifson Carissa and Kevin Nelson Patrick and Heather Rose Todd and Lisa Stroup Kim and Nola Jackson Scott and Ashley Lenox John Nemesh Scott and Jennifer Ross Carlos Suarez and Rebecca Nellie and Ronald Jackson Mark and Nancy Lesser Mike and Sue Nemesh Eric and Stacey Rothberg Wassong Wesley and Michelle James Stephen and Tamu Lewis Leonard and Hope Nettles Ruth Rothchild Charlie and Nell Sutlive Mark and Chantel Jefferson Bob and Judy Lewkowicz Regina Newman Mike and Ruth Rousseaux Nathan and Janell Sycks Steve and Wendy Jensen Jay and Lisa Liban Judy and Jim Norris Robert and Barbara Ryan Gary and Celynda Tadlock Tracy Jensen Sara Lichtenberg John and Frances O’Brien Toshihiro and Sonoe Sahara Mike and Carla Tarrant Lynne Jimenez Jose Lopez-Zeno and Mark and Debbie O’Brien James and JoAnn Sampson Jim and Jere Tate David and Crystal Johnson Nora Sandoval Tucker O’Brien Susan and Errol Sanders Patrick and Valerie Taylor Felicia Johnson Hunter and Laura Losson Bob and Ren Ogryzek Ralph and Edith Satterwhite Robert and Renee Taylor George and Emily Johnson John and Lara Lueder Kevin and Jennifer O’Keefe Aron and Sherry Schatz Jeffrey and Nancy Thacher Kevin and Shannon Johnson Jason and Stephanie Mack Tom and Amy Olney Brian and Marcia Schiff Barry and Sharron Thomas Nick and Laura Johnson Charles and Gail MacNeill Dale and Gwendolyn Orred Brian and Jody Schiltz Jimmy and Erin Thomas Stan and Cristy Johnson Andrew and Kim Maichle Matthew and Susan Orred Nick and Susan Schiltz Cindy Thorne Bill and Cammi Jones Michael and Lisa Mallady Joydi Ovalle Mike and Ingrid Schneider Roberto Tijerina Brent and Suzanne Jones Barry and Suzanne Mansell Scott and Lisa Owen Dana Schneiderman Evelyn Tomberlin Carroll and Judy Jones Bill and Anita Marco David and Shelley Padgett George and Lisa Schobloher Cynthia Traylor and Juliet Jones Norman and Simone Marinoff Jim and Kathy Papasidero Tracy and Scott Schutz Daniel Deleveaux Laurie and Will Jones Brian and Clare Martin Jason and Jennifer Parker Guy and Jo Ann Sella Junichi and Masayo Tsuto Taniah Jones Gary and Rebekah Martin-Fong Matt Partain and Bryan Sellers Bill and Anne Turbeville Seth and Sheila Jutan Richard and Lori Mashburn Yoke Ching Wong Nimesh and Regina Shah Kris and Jane Turnbull Karen Kaiser Wayne and Anette Mason Marko and Kimberlie Pekez Rev. and Mrs. Pat Shannon William and Molly Turner Jeanie Kalden Khaleel and Ayesha Mawad Tony and Dorothy Pepper Sean and Carol Sheridan Paul and Peggy Turnquist Katy Kane and Keith Rateliff Daniel and Jessica McAllister Phil and Angie Peppers Elke and Manny Silva Todd and Jodi Turnquist Stuart and Beth Kane James and Anna McAllister Dennis and Jill Peri Kaylee Simmons Robert and Janis VandenHeuvel Shilpee Kathuria Garrett McCarthy Bill and Kathryn Pettyjohn Helen Singer Meggie Velasco Kode and Susan Kaufman Jed and Julia McClure Ross and Pamela Piper Thomas and Judith 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