THANK YOU! 2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT Cannon School Nurtures Relationships at the Heart of Learning and Engages the Learner in a Journey of Growth

THANK YOU! 2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT Cannon School nurtures relationships at the heart of learning and engages the learner in a journey of growth.

2 Giving the Gift of Growth

Our community has given so much. Our community has received so much. This annual report has been designed to capture with image and list those who have given and a sense of all that we have received in 2017-2018.

I write this brief introductory note with two thoughts in mind. As one who has found himself more often on the recipient side of the page during my time at Cannon, I want to say how grateful I am for all that so many have given to make this work so doable and so enjoyable. Those who give have MATTHEW E. GOSSAGE HEAD OF SCHOOL given so many the opportunity to believe in the work that goes on here daily.

I also write with the thought of the gentle reminder. All of us, those who have given and those who have received (and I know the line is often blurred between the two because so many give), have received a most significant gift. This particular gift came as the result of a great deal of hard work on the part of more than a few individuals. This gift, just as with all true gifts, was given with a spirit of truly hoping others might benefit and grow. And this gift was given with a deep sense of respect and regard for this special community.

We need to be reminded that our school received the gift of a new mission statement last year. This statement has brought and will continue to bring a new clarity to our purpose. This declaration frees us to focus on the heart of learning and to acknowledge that we will always find relationships at the center of this process. And our mission statement encourages each of us to commit to helping others grow while holding onto the conviction that each day provides opportunities for our growth.

As we approach the celebration of our 50th anniversary as a school, let’s be sure to grasp how many have given throughout our history in support of such a vibrant mission that continues to be compelling and relevant.

Sincerely,

Matthew E. Gossage Head of School

3 Respecting Our Relationships

“Cannon School nurtures relationships at the heart of learning and engages the learner in a journey of growth.” As Matt pointed out, Cannon’s new mission statement was a tremendous gift we all received last year.

Throughout 2017-2018, faculty, staff, and students spent time reflecting on our new mission statement and the role each of us plays in living it out. Not surprisingly, I was especially drawn to the idea of relationships.

Here at Cannon, building relationships means more than TODD W. HARTUNG, JR. just getting to know each other. At Cannon, when we build DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT relationships, we promise to connect with each other, and we promise to help each other grow. As a member of Cannon’s administration and as a parent, I’m deeply thankful for that—and I know you are too because I see visible signs of your commitment all around us.

I speak for our entire school community when I say that 2017-2018 was an incredible year because of your generosity. As I was writing this letter in July, our Middle School Addition was nearing completion, and The Mill, our new Upper School technology space, was taking shape. We were looking forward to construction on the new Multipurpose Athletic Center. We had exceeded our Cannon Fund goal, and we were grateful for support from twenty- eight corporate partners.

As always, relationships were at the heart of our successes in 2017-2018. I extend special thanks to the Advancement Committee, led by Joan Ankrom, and the Cannon Fund Parent Liaisons, led by Anne and Holt Morrison and Siobhán and Hans Peterson. Our school community remains humbled by the constant support of our PAC Groups led by Susan Lewis, Nichole Majors, Josh Meeks, and Mandee Moore. And we remain proud when the members of the Alumni Board, led by Eddie Alcorn, return to serve their alma mater.

I hope you will spend a few minutes looking through this report because you will see how the gift of your relationships enhanced our campus and our culture. Thank you for connecting with us and helping us grow.

Sincerely,

Todd Hartung Director of Advancement

4 At Cannon, when we build relationships, we promise to connect with each other, and we promise to help each other grow.

5 IMAGINE TOMORROW Grand Opening Celebration

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Imagine Tomorrow Grand Opening Celebration

MIDDLE SCHOOL ADDITION

On August 24, Cannon School celebrated the grand opening of the new Middle School Addition. The 23,000 square-foot building houses the incredible spaces listed below, and our Middle School teachers explain on the next page how the building also brings new possibilities to life.

• World Language suite with flexible classroom space for grades 5 through 8 • Common area with screen capabilities and creative seating options • Middle School library with books, study pods, and flexible furniture • Science labs with exposed ceilings and roll-out cabinetry to make demo tables • Seventh and eighth grade classrooms situated to foster community

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the new building,” said Head of Middle School Carla Moyer. “It’s been two years of thoughtful planning and preparation and many conversations with teachers about what was needed for a student-centered space. We are thrilled and honored by the support of our families who made this all possible.”

6 “With members of “It is to have EXCITING the World Language the first floor devoted to Department in such World Language. close proximity

to one another and to IT OPENS the new library, we can OPPORTUNI TIES prepare students even to cross-cultural and better for cross-language projects. their future With the new furniture, language study

my students will be even ” AND BEYOND. more engaged.” Mr. Stephen Wildfeuer Dr. Xiaozhao Sun Middle School French and Middle School Chinese Teacher Spanish Teacher

“ Support from Cannon “The addition families is gratifying enhances our teamwork approach. and energizing. Having the seventh I am excited about and eighth grades being in a second-floor TOGETHER classroom for the first time allows for

in my 28-year career! I GREAT CONNECTIONS am also excited about the technology and between teachers and versatility.” between peers.” Ms. Christiana Holyer Mr. Mike Hoffman Dean of Students Middle School History Grades 7 and 8 Department Chair

7 IMAGINE TOMORROW Grand Opening Celebration

THE MILL @ CANNON SCHOOL

On August 24, Cannon School was also thrilled to announce a partnership with Skookum, the Charlotte- based digital transformation and innovation firm, to name our new Upper School technology space The Mill @ Cannon School. Co-founders of Skookum and Cannon parents, James Hartsell and Bryan Delaney, joined us to share the significance of this new name.

“The Cannon name has been synonymous with innovation and community for over 100 years in Cabarrus County. The reason Cannon Mills was able to become the success story it was is because James William Cannon took a chance to innovate,” explained James Hartsell.

“We at Cannon School find ourselves at a unique inflection point, not only in our own future but also more globally in the midst of a digital industrial revolution that will challenge how we educate and prepare our children for the jobs of tomorrow,” James continued. “We believe this new facility has the unique opportunity to not only evolve the manner by which our children can grow and learn, but also significantly bolster the impact Cannon has on our surrounding community. So in the interest of connecting the legacy of the Cannon name to the future of what we hope to achieve at this school, we have chosen to name this building ‘The Mill @ Cannon School.’”

Cannon School thanks the Hartsell and Delaney families for their leadership gift to the Imagine Tomorrow Campaign, and James and Bryan for their partnership in helping us design the new space, which includes a makerspace, digital media lab, fabrication studio, and media production studio.

The grand opening of The Mill @ Cannon School Pictured from left to right: James and Leah Hartsell and Holli and Bryan Delaney 8 “I’m excited to have a space to learn, explore, create, and grow using a huge range of technologies and tools. We have access to a “ THE MILL is an

range of tools awesome as familiar as clay, paint, addition and fabric, up to new to our arts program, allowing students to equipment like greatly broaden the scope 3D PRINTERS, of their projects. The LASER CUTTERS, new technology AND CNC and workspaces WOODCUTTERS. provide everything Students will realize their from a more

and IDEAS AND DESIGNS POWERFUL in ways they previously VERSATILE could have computer lab for media .” only imagined arts, to better fabrication equipment for our Mr. Mush Hughes Upper School Creative Design and Makerspace Facilitator Engineering and Studio Arts courses, to high-quality recording facilities for Music and Media Productions.”

Mr. Nate Rogers Upper School Art Department Chair and Director of Visual Arts

9 IMAGINE TOMORROW

Cannon School extends its deepest gratitude to the 194 families, friends, alumni, faculty, and staff, who from 2016 to 2017, raised more than $3.8 million for the Imagine Tomorrow Campaign. Together, these donors created new opportunities for Cannon students with the new Middle School Addition, dedicated classrooms for the Lower School World Language Program and the After School Program, and the new Upper School technology space—The Mill @ Cannon School.

We simply could not have made this possible without the incredible support of the Cannon community, who are helping today’s students become tomorrow’s thought leaders. Thank you!

IMAGINE TOMORROW STEERING COMMITTEE: Joan Ankrom Kimberly Leatherman Kristin Baker Susan Lewis Alice Bragg Anne Morrison Sarah Busby Porter Peterson Karin Cain Siobhán Peterson Holli Delaney Sheetal Patel-Thakkar and Blake Evans Nehal Thakkar Andrew Hudson Cindi VanWingerden Teri Jones Rebeccah Wickerham Maya Kellman Bianca Wittgraefe

Anonymous (4) Amy Boardman and Robie Collins Bret and Sarah Busby Dr. Mark and Mrs. Cari Aldous Dr. Kathleen Boyd David and Johanna Butow Joy E. Anders Alice and Benton Bragg Peter and Stephanie Bynum Joan and Mick Ankrom Katherine Bray Holly and Jason Cagle Drs. Denis and Sara Arnold Whit and Heather Brown Chris and Christine Cagnina Dr. Claxton A. Baer Horace and Reisa Bryan Brian and Karin Cain Scott and Kristin Baker Nicki and David Bryant William Coltrane Cannon and Norma Matt and Gwin Barr The Budd Group Craft Cannon Charitable Trust Drs. Jessica and Edward Bell Dr. Graham Bullard and Heather and Jason Carlock Mr. Matthew Bentley and Mrs. Pam Bullard Yin Chen and Vivien Su Mrs. Terry Bentley Addie and Craig Burlington Alan and Catherine Chiemprabha Johanna Benz Laurie and Rob Burlington Mr. Steve and Dr. Kimberly Christman Michael Bitzer and Andrea Anders (Robert, Esther, and Cecilia) Lori Clay

10 James and Lisa Combs Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Kroll Derick and Heather Pegram Nathan, Tanya, Sydney, and Michael and Lauren Kruse Todd and Jodie Pelow Penelope Conklin Jerry and Amy Kurtz Ben and Porter Peterson Tim and Kelley Cooksey Drs. Kurt and Rebecca Lark David and Mary Peterson Theresa and Michael Coppa Britt and Kimberly Leatherman Hans and Siobhán Peterson Patrick and Melanie Coughlin Jeffrey and Dr. Genevieve Leck Andrew and Paula Phillips Cate and Trey Davis Paul and Kristi Leonard Marianne Pinto The Delaney and Hartsell Families Beth Levanti Homar and Kim Ramirez and Skookum Blake and Rachel Lewis Adam and Blake Ravin Paul and Tracy Denby David and Susan Lewis Geeta Reid The Dimond and Diskin Families William and Nicole Lisk The Remmey Family Chuck and Susan Dimond Andy and Jen Little Peter and Robin Riemersma Bill and Nicole Diskin Victor and Stacy Lopez Patricia Rutemiller (Jakob, Ben, and Eliott) Cary and Jen Majors Santiago and Pedro Sanchez-Zeolite Mike and Stacy Dinges Tim and Debbie Marburger John and Susan Schneider Jonathan and Erin Dry Mike Marvin and Linda Dahlin-Marvin John and Kym Selden Julie and Bryan Edwards Bill and Dianne May Michael Serulneck Jennifer Ellington Ben and Beverly Maynor Ron and Lorie Setterberg Linn and Blake Evans Robert and Michelle McCreary Alan and Anne Shaw Mark and Heidi Fromke Kate and Mike McDermott Lonnie and Karen Shiffert Lonnie and Winslow Galloway Harry and Andrea McKay Norman and Deanna Shue Travis and Carrie Geisler Steve and Portia McLeod Charles and Kelly Spiggle The Gibson Family Josh and Barbara Meeks Alan and Tori Springate Chris and Amy Gilligan Dr. and Mrs. Michael Meighen Kristen and Bryan Stephens Ryan and Kenya Goldsberry Jim Michaels and Carolyn Lyons Mark and Lauren Swartz Matt and Linda Gossage Middle School Faculty and Staff Maureen and David Swink Bill and Veronica Grady Paul and Amy Mierzwa Knox and Heather Teague Lisa E. Graybeal-Ziebell Matt and Kelly Miller Dr. Jon Ter Poorten and George, Leigh, Drake, and Sarah Miller Dr. Maryanna Ter Poorten Zophia Griffith Grey and Jennifer Mills Dr. Nehal Thakkar and Claudette and Jody Grose Donnie and Mandee Moore Dr. Sheetal Patel-Thakkar The Grouse House The Morrison Family: Paxton and Laurie Thurman Chris and Dana Gruber Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Morrison Matt and Lisa Timmes Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Kimberly Haigney Mr. and Mrs. H. Holt Morrison, Jr. Derek and Laurin Titus Robert Hammock and ’91, ’90 The Tompkins Family Caroline Chambre Hammock (Anna Ruth, Molly, Hugh) The Tracy Family Vikas and Mona Handa Mr. J. Hunter Morrison ’96 (Grace) Andrea Trembath Robert Harley and Justina Clemons Mr. Ben Collins and Scott and Sally Trufant ’84 Todd and Regina Hartung Mrs. Helen Collins ’98 Stephen and Donna Turbyfill Sandra and Larry Haynes Mr. and Mrs. John H. Morrison, Jr. Tim and Torey Tysinger Bill and Domineec Heisel Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris Morrison, III Rob and Natalie Van Epps Scott and Stacy Hensley ’92 (John, Katharine) Abe and Cindi VanWingerden Michael K. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. L. Knox Morrison ’94 Elizabeth Ventura Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Horowitz (Carter, Lawrence, Edward) Rebecca Wampler Andrew Hudson Todd and Michelle Morton Jonathan and Shannon Ward Candace Hudson Dilip Movva and Krishna Nagalla Ferris and Beth Way David Ibsen Carla and Pat Moyer Bart and Gayle Wellborn Glenn and Tami Jaffe Michael and Kim Nelson Todd and Chrissy Wells Andy, Kelly, and Timmy Jones Chris Newton and Cinnamon Woods Scott and Rebeccah Wickerham Tom and Teri Jones Leigh and Elizabeth Northrup Thomas and Jeanne Wickwire Walter and Nancy Joyce The Olguin Family Bianca and Jochen Wittgraefe Tom and Lisa Kabasakalian Adam and Connie Ortiz Drs. Nathan and Amy Woolwine Ross and Maya Kellman Jim Parenica and Carol Pontis Chin-Jung and Pamela Yang Jess, Kim, Madison, and Jack Kirby Parents at Cannon Golf Tournament Michael Yu and Wei Huang John and Arina Kirk Ashesh and Nancy Patel Pamela Zamora Paul and Gretchen Kohlhepp Drs. Paresh and Manisha Patel Hans and Terri Zandhuis

11 Siobhán Peterson, Cannon Fund Co-Chair, David Ibsen, Director of Development and Annual Giving, and Anne Morrison, Cannon Fund Co-Chair Thank You!

12 Caring for Our Community

In 2017-2018, the theme of the Cannon Fund was One Tree. Many Branches. The purpose of this theme was to illustrate that the Cannon Fund is the one fundraising effort that truly impacts the entire school. I liked using this symbol of a tree because the tree would not be able to grow without the strength of our community. Last year, the Cannon Fund continued to grow thanks to the generous support of so many of you.

Together, we surpassed the Cannon Fund goal of $500,000 with a total of $509,105. Your support of this effort has meant so much because it enhances academic opportunities for students, provides critical support to our athletic and arts programs, and allows for professional development for our faculty and staff.

I would like to thank our Parent Liaison team, led for the past three years by our Co-Chairs Anne and Holt Morrison and Siobhán and Hans Peterson. These volunteers gave their time, but most importantly, they gave us inspiration. As Cannon parents, they understood and communicated that it takes a community of friends—parents, teachers, staff, administrators, alumni and their parents, and grandparents—to help each learner on a journey of growth. Because of their efforts, 668 donors were inspired to give—some for the first time and some for another consecutive year.

Thank you again to everyone who has given back to Cannon School in so many ways. We look forward to another successful year in 2018-2019 with your support.

Sincerely,

David Ibsen Director of Development and Annual Giving

2017-2018 CANNON FUND PARENT LIAISONS

CO-CHAIRS: Anne and Holt Morrison Siobhán and Hans Peterson

PARENT LIAISONS: Alice Bragg Sarah Busby Holli Delaney Farrah Dixon Leah Hartsell Maya Kellman Susan Sanders Maryanna Ter Poorten Rebeccah Wickerham

13 Your Cannon Fund Dollars at Work All Around Us Every year, we ask families and friends to make the Cannon Fund their first giving priority because it benefits all aspects of campus life and becomes part of the school’s operating budget. Here are just a few examples of how your Cannon Fund dollars were utilized in 2017-2018:

INSIDE THE CLASSROOM The Cannon Fund provided new interactive SMART boards, an array of musical instruments, flexible classroom furniture, and teaching and learning materials for the Lower School Idea Hub.

14 OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM The Cannon Fund afforded professional development opportunities for teachers, stipends for coaches, transportation for teams to games, meets, and matches, and funding for Project Wrap In, House Games, and student days of service.

AROUND CAMPUS The Cannon Fund improved campus through the renovation of Foundation Hall, the restoration of the Tysinger Family Track, the addition of solar shades in Campbell Gallery, and the installation of additional security cameras.

15 The Cannon Fund

Those who give at the $1,000 level and above are recognized as members of the Cannon Society. Cannon Society names are designated in bold typeface.

Loyal donors are the cornerstone of Cannon School’s success, providing the means by which Cannon can carry out its mission. The Consecutive Giving Society was created to honor Cannon School’s most loyal families, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. Names of those who have given for five or more years consecutively are designated with an asterisk.

CURRENT PARENTS *Jim Kelly Vinod Maheswaran and Sumana Sanjeeva LEADERSHIP - $10,000 AND UP *Grey and Jennifer Mills *The Leck Family *The Olson Family The Redpath Family PATRONS OF CANNON - $7,500 - $9,999 *Kimberly Robbins Josh and Barbara Meeks Dr. Miguel and Dr. Naomi Simon CORNERSTONE - $5,000 - $7,499 *Ingrid and Bryan Smith Anonymous *Dr. Jon Ter Poorten and Dr. Maryanna Ter Poorten *Joan and Mick Ankrom *Dr. Nehal Thakkar and Dr. Sheetal Patel-Thakkar *Alice and Benton Bragg Derek and Laurin Titus *Linn and Blake Evans Karen and Todd Vance Bradley and Karen Harris Abe and Cindi VanWingerden Michelle and Robert McCreary *Martin and Rachael Williams

*Kate and Mike McDermott 1969 SOCIETY - $1,969 - $2,499 *Adam and Connie Ortiz Anonymous *Hans and Siobhán Peterson Tim and Tanya Anderson *The Remmey Family Chris and Julie Bennett CUPOLA - $2,500 - $4,999 *Bret and Sarah Busby Mr. Matthew Bentley and Mrs. Terry Bentley David and Johanna Butow *Dr. Graham Bullard and Mrs. Pam Bullard Holly and Jason Cagle *Keith and Ellen Calcagno *Lance and Betsie Casey *Drs. Grant Campbell and Anita Sharma *James and Lisa Combs Patrick and Christy Condon *Nathan, Tanya, Sydney, and Penelope Conklin Jivan and Michele Datta Drs. Doug and Cheryl Dodds *Dan and Emily Davis Nathaniel and Adrienne Drehmel David and Khanh Eagle Eric and Amy Duty Greg and Melissa Fawcett J.D. and Jillian Elliott Srinivas and Gouri Gadudasu Dale and Sharon Goodwine *Brian and Julie Gibbons Walter and Nancy Joyce Courtney Green and Lisa Riddick Green Ross and Maya Kellman The Grouse House John and Trish Kinsella Jeff and Monica Herr Steve and Tabitha Klueg Andrew Hudson *Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Kroll *Steven Josephson, M.D. and Jill Josephson, M.D. Joe, Nichole, and Kendyl Majors Julie and Charles Jost *Sharif and Maggie Metwalli

16 Barry and MaryGwen Murash *Bill and Laura Carey Thomas and Kelly Necessary Sean and Lynette Cassidy Richard Reid and Carey Haas *Stuart and Melissa Coale David Rizzo *Brian and Heather Coffey *Ryan and Jennifer Rosa *Tim and Kelley Cooksey *Eric and Carrie Ruddy Daren and Tanja Couture Pete and Carrie Seeber Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Cox, Jr. *Norman and Deanna Shue Russell and Britta Crandall *John and Kim Stengel Joe and Michele Dally *Harm and Simone Stratman *Cate and Trey Davis Leslie and Keith Sultana Bryan and Holli Delaney Janet and Steve Szilagyi Mike and Stacy Dinges Matt and Lisa Timmes *Bill and Nicole Diskin Tony and Dolores Valente *Chris and Farrah Dixon Doug and Beth Wilner *Todd and Kathy Dobbs

*Drs. Luke Dollar and Zoe Forward LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE - $1,500 - $1,968 *Jon and Kim Dressler *The Balsbough Family *Jonathan and Erin Dry *Howard and Donna Bertram Dave and Sara DuMond *Robert and Kim Besh The Eaton Family Ben and Laura Bowen *Dave and Angela Edmondson *Horace and Reisa Bryan *Julie and Bryan Edwards *Jeff and Kim Burton *Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ellis II Kim and Steve Christman *Bobby and Jennifer Erdin John and Jilda Easton Dr. Andrew Ferris and Mrs. Yvette Ferris *Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Kimberly Haigney *Kevin and Alicia Fox *Jay Hilbish *Dr. Brad Freidinger and Mrs. Molly Freidinger Cary and Jen Majors Peter and Amy Friedli Mike and Jennifer McGuire *Mark and Heidi Fromke Dan and Sarah Phelps Lonnie and Winslow Galloway Andria and David Ratchford Marc and Susan Ginns *Robert and Karen Ray *Andy and Lisa Gosling *John and Susan Schneider *George, Leigh, Drake, and Zophia Griffith *Lonnie and Karen Shiffert *Vikas and Mona Handa *David and Jennifer Teifer The Handler Family Bradley and Jessica Wagner *Robert E. Harley and Justina M. Clemons *Tommy and Wendy Watkins Kim Western and Karen Jones Western James and Leah Hartsell *Todd and Regina Hartung HONOR ROLL - $1,000 - $1,499 *Scott and Stacy Hensley Anonymous (2) Don and Lorie Hobart *Doug and Lynda Abel *Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Jenike *Raymond and Michelle Alexander Scott and Jennifer Jenkins Martha T. Anderson Andy and Kelly Jones Tom and Christie Anderson *Tom and Lisa Kabasakalian Chris and Melissa Andujar Mathew Kadackal and Sylvie Bousquet-Kadackal Drs. Denis and Sara Arnold Bill and Heidi Kelley Rob and Jodee Berini *John and Kathy Konefal Michael Bitzer and Andrea Anders *Britt Leatherman ’88 and Kimberly Leatherman Amy Boardman and Robie Collins *Michael and Kelli Lee *Whit and Heather Brown Paul and Kristi Leonard *Karin and Brian Cain Drs. Jen and Andy Little

17 *Eric and Lisa Livingston *John and Katherine Weinstock Steve and Tara Lods *D. Stephen and Cheryl E. Wellman *Canan and Lanny Long Todd and Chrissy Wells *Randy and Melanie Marion, II Noah and Meredith Werley Steve and Deb Maynard Bryan and Wendy Wesselmann *Harry and Andrea McKay *Scott and Rebeccah Wickerham *Jon and Debbie McKinsey *Russell and Jackie Winchester *Jennifer and Telly Meadows *Stacy and Rick Wood *Robert L. Mendenhall *Drs. Nathan and Amy Woolwine Michael and Angela Micolucci *James and Edna Wyatt Paul and Amy Mierzwa Brent Zande and Rachelle Thompson Matt and Kelly Miller The Zandhuis Family Luis and Megan Miranda *Donnie and Mandee Moore SCHOLAR - $500 - $999 Bobby and Stephanie Morgan Anonymous (3) *Mr. and Mrs. H. Holt Morrison, Jr. ’91, ’90 Josh and Shanna Anderson Todd and Lisa Moyer The Anderson Family Michael and Kim Nelson Dr. Nicolle W. Anderson *Chris Newton and Cinnamon Woods *Michael and Lisa Bartelli *Debra and Rex Otey *Dr. Jason Batley and Dr. Elizabeth S. Morgan Todd and Jodie Pelow *Mark and Kim Chase The Pena Family Jeff and Donna Childress Andrew and Paula Phillips Howard and Lisa Clark Jessica and Steve Pinkerton *Jamie Cleveland Maria and Stewart Polsky Craig and Diane Clinard Alice Porter Mr. and Mrs. J. David Cox, Sr. *Leif and Nadine Rauer *Joey and Kathy Dulin *Mark Redding and Andrea Igel Dennis and Stephanie Dutton Todd and Julie Reulbach Scott and Terri Fiessinger *Lois and Scott Reynolds Danny and Nan Fisher Troy and Patty Rice *Jon and Jennifer Fromke Mark and Virginia Robertson The Frood Family *Robert and Maura Rutemiller Jonathan and Jessica Gibson *John and Jennifer Safranek Steve and Susan Grissom *Mr. James Sanders and Dr. Susan Sanders *Steve and Deb Haas Moeller The Schaefer Family *Glenn and Carol Hendry John and Kym Selden Mark Henriques and Anna Guyton Binit Shah and Joanna Wroblewska-Shah Anthony and Adrienne Hersey *Alan and Anne Shaw Darius Hubbard and Leslie Brown *Jeffrey and Kira Skill *Candace Hudson *Mick and Kristin Slattery David and Anne Hynes Hilary L. Smith Daren and Lee Johnson *Alan and Tori Springate Sara and Chris Jones *Russell and Leslie Stamey *Tom and Teri Jones Bart Stubbe and Ilse Hermkens Jess, Kim, Madison, and Jack Kirby *Knox and Heather Teague Timothy and Laura Kuo *David and Lisa Thomas Greg and Miriam Lafferty Jay and Meeta Thompson *Jim and Andrea LeClair Rob and Natalie Van Epps *David and Susan Lewis *Beji and Pam Varghese Bill and Dianne May Dan and Amanda Ward *Ben and Beverly Maynor *Ferris and Beth Way *Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris Morrison III ’92

18 Mr. and Mrs. L. Knox Morrison ’94 Brad and Jess Martin *Amanda and Matt O’Brien *Mark and Kristin McClanahan Joe and Roxanne Palermo David and Lisa Mills Dimitris and Jennifer Papageorgiou Riaz Syed and Amena Nasreen Ashesh and Nancy Patel Derick and Heather Pegram Rakesh and Sonal Patel Jeff and Debby Presser Marcy Pelucio *Tim and Trisha Proper *Ben and Porter Peterson Tony and Sue Raines Homar and Kim Ramirez *Geeta Reid Suima and Suman Regmi Dan and Amy Reiss Ravin and Bela Shah *Kim Reynolds Sacheen Shrestha and Dipa Shrestha-Rai Steve and Christine Schattner *Charles and Kelly Spiggle *Ben and Liz Schlosser Brian and Janna Tipton *The Skolaris Family *Scott and Sally Trufant ’84 *Hilary Smith *James and Karla Venos The Thibeault Family *Elizabeth Ventura The Thillet Family Carolyn Weaver *Andrea Trembath The Westgarth-Taylor Family Drs. Mike and Tricia Turner Drs. Jonathan Wilson and Caryn Massari-Wilson Hollis and Nikki Williams *Bianca and Jochen Wittgraefe *Pamela W. Zamora MAROON AND GOLD - $1 - $249 Joshua and Jessica Ziebell Anonymous (7) Frances Baez-Arroyo COUGAR - $250 - $499 *Tony and Wendy Benz Anonymous (2) Darin Boesch and Irina Englesby Alvin and Dorene Abaqueta Lisa Bowden *Keith and Karen Anthony Robert and Vanessa Breese Dr. Claxton A. Baer *Nicki and David Bryant Matt and Gwin Barr Mr and Mrs. James Bumgarner *Tom and Karen Booker *Rob and Laurie Burlington Brian and Julia Carlson Peter and Stephanie Bynum Sherry Cline Andrea Caesar *Jason and Michelle Collins *Mr. and Mrs. David Calabrase Paul and Tracy Denby Molly Charles Palash Desai and Anjali Shah Trent and Ashley Cherry *Lance and Cathy Diehl Mike and Beth Christy *Andrew and Ruth Drucker, Esqs. Steven and Kelle Clark *Melissa S. Fox *Amanda A. Connell *Gary and Karen Frazier *John and Yolanda Cooke *Heather Fulghum and Deb Harris Patrick and Melanie Coughlin Travis and Carrie Geisler Lee and Dani Crane *Chris and Dana Gruber *Kay Craven *The Hayworth Family The Culberson Family *Fabio Hurtado and Teresita Llorens-Hurtado *The Cusumano Family *Richard Jacoby and Maria Pelucio *Brad and Francie Davis Glenn and Tami Jaffe *Deanna Dobbins Andy and Stacy Jeter Heiner and Beate Dornburg *Dan and Bev Kungl The Eklund Family Rick and Vicky Landau Jennifer Ellington *Drs. Kurt and Rebecca Lark Dr. Dorota Gawlas Will and Nicole Lisk Chris and Amy Gilligan

19 Clark and Sarah Goff *Brian and Connie Stavrakas Ryan and Kenya Goldsberry *Kristen and Bryan Stephens *Charles and Luz Gordon David and Danielle Stewart Steven and Wendy Hall Diane Stilphen Amy Hammock Huster and Ken Huster The Strachan Family Robert Hammock and Caroline Chambre Hammock *Xiaozhao Sun and Juan Du *The Harris Family *Chris and Annalee Taylor Caroline Hedgecock ’88 *Megan and Michael Thompson Mary Hendry Michael and Sherry Thompson Margaret M. Hillman *Patrice Thompson *Anne Hoffman The Tracy Family Marcus and Elise Holmes Tram Tran Dane and Anna Honeycutt Mrs. Mary Margaret Underwood ’85 and *Bill, Laura, and Carter Huffman ’24 Mr. Bob Underwood *John and Jackie Hurley *Claudia Velandia and Jason Moncada Michael and LaTanya Johnson Todd and Lindsey Walker *Mr. and Mrs. Adam M. Jones Jason and Elise Wehrum Glenn and Mary Kinken Tamiko Weston Chris and Amy Klett Brock and Brenda Wilson *The Zelaya Family Paul and Gretchen Kohlhepp Michael and Lauren Kruse Anubhav and Madhavi Kumar GRANDPARENTS Jeremy and Alison Lahners PATRONS OF CANNON - $7,500 - $9,999 Jeff LaVoie and Melisa Moreno LaVoie Dr. Willard Boardman Lara Little ’90 and Brian Little Ed and Nora Lea Reefe *Andy and Lori Macdonald Dustin and Kristin Maier CORNERSTONE - $5,000 - $7,499 Edwin and Nidia Martinez Sandra and Larry Haynes Joel and Toyia Matthews *Jeremy and Kenan Mattsson CUPOLA - $2,500 - $4,999 Antoinette M. McMillan *Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Morrison Steve and Elizabeth Miller Mr. J. Hunter Morrison ’96 1969 SOCIETY - $1,969 - $2,499 *Bill and Jennie Morrison Fred and Suzanne Burks The Moss Family LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE - $1,500 - $1,968 Andrew and Andrea Nenque David and Lyn Hunerberg *Leigh and Elizabeth Northrup Jason and Adelle Ostensen HONOR ROLL - $1,000 - $1,499 *Cary and Aimee Pfitzner Dennis and Joann Brown *Joy and Chris Pinto Barbara St. Arnaud The Powell Family Mr. and Mrs. William W. Wilson *Brandon and Rendi Powers *Rod and Nicole Rachal SCHOLAR - $500 - $999 *Stephanie and Tim Ranson Donald and Cynthia Carson *John and Kathie Riley Gordon and Sharon Christman *Daniel and Lisa Scurlock Stephen and Katharine Schoening *Alex Segura and Jessica Williams Geo and Janie Stephenson Sanjeev and Mona Shah Cathleen Smith Dr. Lori Smith Richard and Heather Smith

20 COUGAR - $250 - $499 COUGAR - $250 - $499 *William and Julie Crum *Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris Morrison III ’92 Dr. John and Mrs. Susie Culp *Jim and Betsy Harrington MAROON AND GOLD - $1 - $249 Brenda Heuer *Eddie R. Alcorn ’04 *Mr. and Mrs. John H. Morrison, Jr. Jane Campbell ’12 Karen and Michael Ruff Jakob Diskin ’17 Bebe and Lee Wesselmann Alex Enrique ’14 Eric Fromke ’14 MAROON AND GOLD - $1 - $249 Diane Gerbereux ’04 *Robert G. Aldous Hillary Gruce ’08 Ginny and Jim Amendum Caroline Hedgecock ’88 Wes and Mary Bryant Jaeden Heesch ’16 The Rev. R. Craig and Adelene Burlington Pat Hennigan ’10 Dexter and Wanda Campbell Alexandra Holloway ’17 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Delaney Davis Kiger ’15 Chuck and Susan Dimond Jonathan Koshy ’15 Johanna Benz Lara Little ’90 and Brian Little Ken and Marcia Gibson Erin Mason ’16 Terry and Amy Grose Jeremy Miller ’10 Charles and Evelyn Grouse *Frances M. Morgann ’01 *Janice M. Gruber Mr. J. Hunter Morrison ’96 *Mr. and Mrs. William E. Gusmer Anthony Oddo ’07 Nancy C. Holmes Isabelle Powell ’08 Joan Hubbard Ashley Rivenbark ’10 Ying-Yan and Chien-Ling Kuo Kevin Ross ’12 Olga Miscione James Sirois ’16 Robert and Sue Mohlke Juliana Sirois ’14 Lyle Morien Rosemary Sirois ’10 *Marianne Pinto Mrs. Mary Margaret Underwood ’85 and Susan and Edward Roberson Mr. Bob Underwood *Gary and Sandi Seibert Christian Wilson ’14 Ron and Lorie Setterberg Todd and Sheila Smith CLASS OF 2018 HONORARY GIVING H.C. and Barbara Stoever Cannon School’s College Counseling Center has made a first gift to the Cannon Fund on behalf of Rebecca Wampler these recent graduates:

Olivia Anderson ’18 ALUMNI Elizabeth Anthony ’18 CUPOLA - $2,500 - $4,999 Toni Baer ’18 *Barnstock Charities Drew Balsbough ’18 (Daniel Brown ’08 and Miles Brown ’10) Kyle Barone ’18 Bryce Bell ’18 HONOR ROLL - $1,000 - $1,499 Emma Kate Bentley-Gottel ’18 *Mr. and Mrs. H. Holt Morrison, Jr. ’91, ’90 Ross Bertram ’18 *Britt Leatherman ’88 and Kimberly Leatherman Jordan Besh ’18 Ben Bragg, Jr. ’18 SCHOLAR - $500 - $999 Josh Bumgarner ’18 Mr. and Mrs. L. Knox Morrison ’94 Carlee Caldwell ’18 *Scott and Sally Trufant ’84 Maya Campbell ’18 Michael Childress ’18 Claire Christman ’18

21 Zack Christy ’18 Q Murphy ’18 Garrett Cline ’18 Chris Nelson ’18 Alex Coale ’18 Whit Norton ’18 Andie Coffey ’18 Alon Parker ’18 Will Combs ’18 Rachel Parks ’18 Garrett Compton ’18 Dominique Ramirez-Bejarano ’18 Jackson Cooksey ’18 Stephney Richard ’18 Alex Cox ’18 Lansdon Robbins ’18 Nicki Cusumano ’18 Hailey Rosa ’18 Hampton Dickens, Jr. ’18 Megan Rose ’18 Audrey Dobbs ’18 Michael Sanders ’18 Ally Dressler ’18 Kerry Schlosser ’18 Sami Eagle ’18 Peyton Skill ’18 Alec Easton ’18 Allyson Slattery ’18 Anna Edwards ’18 Catina Smith ’18 Kristen Estep ’18 Hope Springate ’18 Will Exson ’18 Sarah Stamey ’18 Evangeline Fiscus ’18 Floris Stratman ’18 Lizzie Fisher ’18 Nima Subramaniam ’18 Reed Fisk ’18 Osahon Tokunboh ’18 Kate Frankenberg ’18 Braxton Tracy ’18 Peter Fromke ’18 Christal Walker ’18 Ty Gacek ’18 Jackson Welsh ’18 Jack Galida ’18 Nick Whitley ’18 Drane Garven ’18 Maddie Woods ’18 James Gosling ’18 Connor Yang ’18 Brandon Greer ’18 Meredith Haddock ’18 ALUMNI GRANDPARENTS Celeste Hall ’18 Jairus Hamilton ’18 HONOR ROLL - $1,000 - $1,499 Rohan Handa ’18 Barbara Trueman Katie Hendry ’18 Madison Hendry ’18 MAROON AND GOLD - $1 - $249 Madison Holmes ’18 Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Prescott Jenny Howard ’18 Elizabeth Hurley ’18 ALUMNI PARENTS Hallie Isom ’18 CUPOLA - $2,500 - $4,999 Sophie Jenike ’18 Sean Jenkins ’18 Terrence and Pamela Martino Carter Jones ’18 *Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Morrison Peyton Kelly ’18 *Tim and Torey Tysinger Kailey Kirchmeyer-Baez ’18 HONOR ROLL - $1,000 - $1,499 Danny Kungl, III ’18 *Russ and Julie Andrews Juliette LaPietra ’18 *Matt and Linda Gossage Thomas Leck ’18 *Carla and Pat Moyer Luke Letica ’18 *Rich and Betsy Schachner George Liakakos ’18 Brian McKinsey ’18 SCHOLAR - $500 - $999 Andrea Moore ’18 *Jim Michaels and Carolyn Lyons Abby Muraca ’18 Karmen and Bruce Tall Anthony Muraca ’18

22 COUGAR - $250 - $499 *Todd and Regina Hartung *Dan and Debbie Miller Matt and Stacie Hopes *Mr. and Mrs. John H. Morrison, Jr. David Ibsen Bob and Nancy Vendley *John and Kathy Konefal *Mike and Tracy Wade *Jon and Debbie McKinsey *Carla and Pat Moyer MAROON AND GOLD - $1 - $249 *Debra and Rex Otey *The Batchelor Family Todd and Julie Reulbach *Dave and Jennifer Calvert *Russell and Leslie Stamey *Russ and Carrie Campbell *John and Katherine Weinstock Stephen and Stephanie Campbell Mitch and DeeDee Clark SCHOLAR - $500 - $999 Mark Clemens and Elizabeth Miescher-Clemens *Tim Aldridge Nancy Cormier Bill Donovan Dominic DiVitis *Suzanne Cook Howard *Peter and Lori Dorfman *Beth Levanti *Becky and Shawn Ervin Ellen Loflin *Eric Estes *Scott and Sally Trufant ’84 *Barbara Ruhland Falkenbury Jenny Weakland Drs. Steve and Diane Gaskin COUGAR - $250 - $499 *Jerrylyn and Boyce Green *Earl and Gloria Beaver George and Gordon Jacobs *Tom and Karen Booker *Allan and Sandra Krusell *Lance and Cathy Diehl *Russ and Kim Marks *Melissa S. Fox *Judy and David Mudd *Fabio Hurtado and Teresita Llorens-Hurtado *Leon and Brenda Newman *Dan and Bev Kungl *Sue and Roger Ramsey *Mark and Kristin McClanahan *Doug and Teresa Schmitt Dan and Amy Reiss *Sylvia H. Simard-Newman, PhD *Hilary Smith *Lirong Wang *Andrea Trembath *Courtney Weber *Joe and Laura Trojan *Heidi and Keith West *Mike and Tracy Wade *Eric and Dina Wilson

MAROON AND GOLD - $1 - $249 FACULTY AND STAFF Sarah Allgood Logan Arthur CUPOLA - $2,500 - $4,999 Frances Baez-Arroyo *Dan and Emily Davis Erin Banks 1969 SOCIETY - $1,969 - $2,499 *Tony and Wendy Benz *Eric and Carrie Ruddy Marygrace Blubaugh Doug and Beth Wilner Paul Borowicz *Rob and Laurie Burlington HONOR ROLL - $1,000 - $1,499 Natalie Cabrera *Doug and Lynda Abel Bethany Campbell *Raymond and Michelle Alexander *Dave and Jennifer Calvert *Whit and Heather Brown *Russ and Carrie Campbell *Stuart and Melissa Coale Jenna Casper *Cate and Trey Davis Molly Charles *Bill and Nicole Diskin Trent and Ashley Cherry *Kevin and Alicia Fox Steven and Kelle Clark *Matt and Linda Gossage *Amanda A. Connell

23 *John and Yolanda Cooke *Frances M. Morgann ’01 Nancy Cormier *Judy and David Mudd *Kay Craven *Leon and Brenda Newman Jessica Cross *Chris Newton and Cinnamon Woods *Brad and Francie Davis *Leigh and Elizabeth Northrup *Katherine and Mark Diorio Heather Oswald *Deanna Dobbins Tracy Peck *Peter and Lori Dorfman Richard Pente *Yarissa Drucker *Cary and Aimee Pfitzner *Jeffrey and Shelly Edwards *Joy and Chris Pinto *Becky and Shawn Ervin The Powell Family *Rebecca G. Eury *Brandon and Rendi Powers *Barbara Ruhland Falkenbury *Rod and Nicole Rachal Julia Finneyfrock *Sue and Roger Ramsey Carla Gomez *Stephanie and Tim Ranson Kellen Graham Antony Rice *Jerrylyn and Boyce Green *Jennifer Ridenhour *Amy Hall *Peter and Robin Riemersma Amy Hammock Huster and Ken Huster *John and Kathie Riley *Sherry Harley *Danielle Robinson *Donnie and Tami Hayes Julia Montemuino Rodriguez Michael Helfant *Nate Rogers *Brandon Herder Kevin Ross ’12 *Anne Hoffman *Anne Marie Samuel *Michael K. Hoffman Danielle Sandlof Christiana Holyer *Doug and Teresa Schmitt Brad Hoover *Daniel and Lisa Scurlock *Denise Horton *Alex Segura and Jessica Williams *Bill, Laura, and Carter Huffman ’24 *Ashley Shaefer Megan and Mush Hughes *Sylvia H. Simard-Newman, PhD Karen Hulin Richard and Heather Smith *John and Jackie Hurley *Brian and Connie Stavrakas *Paula Hylton *Kristen and Bryan Stephens *Krista Johns Jason Storr *Mr. and Mrs. Adam M. Jones *Xiaozhao Sun and Juan Du *Lu Jones *Chris and Annalee Taylor Miki Kato-Starr *Emily Thompson *Mark and Cynthia Kmidowski *Megan and Michael Thompson Jordan Kvanvig *Patrice Thompson Jeff LaVoie and Melisa Moreno LaVoie Tram Tran *Jennifer Lehman *Claudia Velandia and Jason Moncada *Elizabeth R. Lineberger Kelli Waller Foster and Vanessa Lynch *Lirong Wang *Andy and Lori Macdonald *Courtney Weber Amelia Mann Luke Wells *Russ and Kim Marks *Heidi and Keith West Meggie Marten *Sarah and Richard White *Jeremy and Kenan Mattsson Stephen Wildfeuer Jaimee Mendrinos *Danny and Karen Wyke Jeanette Milam Jennifer Young *Sarah Miller *The Zelaya Family Jill Moore

24 FRIENDS *Lake Norman Oral & Facial Surgery Nucor HONOR ROLL - $1,000 - $1,499 *Fred and Opal Bryant SCHOLAR - $500 - $999 *Nancy D. Williams Allen Industries Artisan Custom Homes MAROON AND GOLD - $1 - $249 AS Management Restaurant Group Tom and Margaret Bruce *Burchfield Insurance Group Shakeenah Thompson Busby & Webb Orthodontics John and Rita Windyka Cabarrus Animal Hospital Kimberly S. Christman, DDS CORPORATIONS AND Emby Taylor Photography ORGANIZATIONS F&M Bank Hendrick Automall Concord CUPOLA - $2,500 - $4,999 J5 Travel *Barnstock Charities *Lake Norman Oncology (Daniel Brown ’08 and Miles Brown ’10) The Mighty Meeple Morrison Law Agency and Morrison Agency 1969 SOCIETY - $1,969 - $2,499 *Piedmont Properties *Cannon Connections *Rare Roots Hospitality Selden Orthodontics LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE - $1,500 - $1,968 *Turner Orthodontics Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine *University Eye Associates *Randy Marion Automotive Vulcan Materials Company Tino Tile *Ward Vessel and Exchanger *Toyota of North Charlotte Zenmonics VL Concrete Inc. WGM Design COUGAR - $250 - $499 Sacred Heart Catholic School HONOR ROLL - $1,000 - $1,499 *Atrium Health MAROON AND GOLD - $1 - $249 *Branchview Dental Care Middle School Wrestling Team

25 A Life Well-Lived: Matthew Hill Grimmett III, M.D.

NEW MULTIPURPOSE ATHLETIC CENTER TO BE NAMED AFTER A DOCTOR WITH CLOSE TIES TO CONCORD AND CANNON SCHOOL

Much is written about the Greatest Generation—the men and women who grew up in the United States during the Great Depression and went on to fight in World War II, supporting the war effort, their families, and their communities. It’s the stuff that movies are made of, but in reality, many of us are fortunate to know members of this incredible generation simply as “grams and gramps” or “great-grandmother and great-grandfather.”

Matthew Hill Grimmett III is one who grew up during this period. He was born in 1916 in McMinnville, Tennessee, where he was known as an excellent student and an all-around good athlete. Upon his graduation from McMinnville High School, he was offered a four-year football scholarship to Vanderbilt University. Unfortunately, his football career was cut short in his junior year when he sustained a knee injury. Never one to give up, Matthew worked after his classes Dr. Matthew Hill Grimmett III to pay for his final year. He graduated in 1939. and Mrs. Martha Grimmett

Upon the completion of his studies at Vanderbilt, Matthew was accepted to Duke University’s School of Medicine. During his final semester of medical school, war had been declared, and he joined the Navy. Prior to shipping out, he married the love of his life, Martha Ligon, a nurse and his wife of seventy years. During the war, he was assigned to the 1st Marine Division and participated with embarked Marines, island hopping during the Pacific Campaign en route to Japan. At the end of the war, Matthew returned to Duke Medical School and completed a residency in pediatrics.

While Dr. Grimmett was finishing his residency, Mr. Charles Cannon was seeking a pediatrician in Cabarrus County. Mr. Cannon and others convinced Dr. Grimmett to move to the mill town, and Dr. Grimmett set up his first office in Kannapolis in 1948. Dr. and Mrs. Grimmett moved to a small house in Concord, quickly putting down roots as caring members of the Concord - Kannapolis community. Times were different then, and it was not uncommon for Dr. Grimmett to accept pies rather than payment from parents who couldn’t afford medical care for their children. He also made house calls.

After seventeen years of practicing pediatrics in Concord and Kannapolis, and due to a service-related disability, Dr. Grimmett returned to Duke Medical School and completed a residency in radiology, which he practiced at Cabarrus Memorial until his semi-retirement and a move to Sunset Beach, North Carolina, in the mid-70s.

Holding on to his passion for helping others, Dr. Grimmett continued practicing radiology in Shallotte and Loris until his retirement in 1989. Dr. and Mrs. Grimmett remained married until his passing in August 2013, followed by hers in August 2016. They are survived by a son and daughter and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Cannon students, Victor and Lucas Lopez, are proud to have called Dr. Matthew Hill Grimmett III their great- grandfather. Upon completion of the new Multipurpose Athletic Center, the building will be named in honor of Dr. Grimmett, who embodied the core values that our school community holds close—passion, curiosity, integrity, teamwork, respect, and kindness.

26 Multipurpose Athletic Center

The site of the new Multipurpose Athletic Center

THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF THESE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN ON A NEW MULTIPURPOSE ATHLETIC CENTER. Anonymous Cougar Club Chris and Julie Bennett Bobby and Jennifer Erdin Cannon Connections Steve and Susan Grissom Cannon School PAC Victor and Stacy Lopez (Parents at Cannon) Golf Tournament Chris and Joanie Nelson Scott and Tiffany Carr Tom and Jada Snodgrass

This new, 5,000 square-foot space will reside just outside of Cannon’s stadium. See the site pictured above. Following its completion, the new center will: • Serve as the primary facility for wrestling • Provide space for Middle School recess • Serve as the primary space for cheerleading practice • Provide practice spaces for all sports during inclement weather • Include batting cages and pitching spaces for baseball and softball • Furnish an indoor turf speed and agility training area • Add athletic storage space

27 2017-2018 Endowment Summaries

THE ENDOWMENT AT CANNON SCHOOL BUILDS THE FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SUCCESS, AND IS A CRITICAL SOURCE OF INCOME.

The endowment has steadily grown to a balance of $10,338,184 at the end of this past fiscal year. An individual or family may choose to establish a named fund that will support an area of the school that is most important to them and their family, support Cannon’s general endowment, or support an existing endowed fund. The principal from these funds is held in perpetuity and invested for long-term growth.

Gifts to the endowment will leave a legacy in which future generations of Cannon students, faculty, and families can enjoy the experience of a Cannon education. These funds enable Cannon to rely on more than revenue from the school to support needs such as:

• Providing financial aid for students • Attracting and retaining dynamic faculty members • Improving and enhancing educational, athletic, and artistic programs • Enhancing the campus • Supporting school operations

28 GENERAL ENDOWMENT The general endowment provides the school with the financial flexibility to meet future challenges and take advantage of quality-enhancing opportunities that fall outside tuition and the operations budget.

THE FRED AND OPAL BRYANT ENDOWED FUND The Fred and Opal Bryant Endowed Fund was established in 2016 and provides for the continued enhancement and beautification of the Cannon School campus landscape.

THE MALMSTROM FAMILY ENDOWED FUND The Malmstrom Endowed Fund for Academic Excellence was established in 2016 by the Malmstrom family—Ivar, Susanne, Daniela ’14, Emily ’15, and Caroline ’16. The fund provides assistance to Cannon’s Academic Success and Learning Support Program developed by Upper School Learning Specialist Teresita Lloréns-Hurtado along with assistance from several Cannon School students, including Emily and Caroline Malmstrom.

MICHAEL GRAY, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Michael Gray, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is an endowed scholarship fund for students who demonstrate strong character, academic dedication, and financial need.

SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES ENDOWMENT FOR DIVERSITY The Speedway Children’s Charities Endowment for Diversity funds special scholarships for excellent students who have financial need and supports multicultural programs aimed to increase diversity awareness in the school community.

LILES ENDOWMENT The Liles Endowment was established in 2009 by George Liles, Jr. in memory of his father and long-time Cannon School supporter, Dr. George W. Liles.

THE MARIA DEHAAS ENDOWED FUND The Maria DeHaas Endowed Fund was established in 2012 and provides professional development opportunities for counselors and an annual speaker series.

RICHARD H. SNYDER FUND The Richard H. Snyder Fund empowers the school to make improvements that are not covered by tuition or the operating budget.

EXCELLENCE FUND The Excellence Fund was established by the Board of Trustees to enable the school to be responsive to unforeseen opportunities that might not be planned in the tuition-funded operating budget.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO ALL WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY DONATED THIS YEAR

THE FRED AND OPAL BRYANT ENDOWED FUND Fred and Opal Bryant

GENERAL ENDOWMENT Anonymous Ted Wagner

MICHAEL GRAY, JR. SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT Anonymous Caroline Gray ’90 Sarah G. Houck Howard and Margaret Irvin Doug and Cheryl Kelling

THE MALMSTROM FAMILY ENDOWED FUND Susanne and Ivar Malmstrom

29 2017-2018 PAC Presidents: Josh Meeks, President of the Cougar Athletic Club, Nichole Majors, President of Cannon Cultures, Mandee Moore, President of Cannon Connections, and Susan Lewis, President of Cannon Advocates For The Arts.

Parents at Cannon

PARENTS ARE THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE COUNTLESS HOURS OF THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS AT CANNON SCHOOL. WE THANK THE PAC LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERS FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO CANNON!

Cannon Connections, led last year by Mandee Moore, aims to ensure that all Cannon parents feel welcome and involved. The group plans book fairs, the Shop and Share programs, the Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son Event, speakers, coffees, and more. Each event is planned with the purpose of enriching school life for every student, teacher, and family.

Cannon Cultures, headed this past year by Nichole Majors, is a parent committee devoted to serving and supporting students, teachers, and parents who believe diversity and multiculturalism are essential to the school. The group focuses on ensuring that our school is truly inclusive and values and respects all individuals, capturing their uniqueness, talents, skills, backgrounds, and abilities.

Cougar Athletic Club is our booster organization that supports the interscholastic athletic and physical education programs here at Cannon. From helping with concessions to providing finances for team equipment, infrastructure, and spirit events, the Cougar Club never fails to build fan enthusiasm. Many thanks to Josh Meeks, last year’s president.

CAFTA (Cannon Advocates For The Arts), led last year by Susan Lewis, supports our award-winning interactive and exploratory Fine Arts program. CAFTA helps with our Visual Arts Night, April arts events, concerts, and theater productions. The group also helps fund materials and equipment for our fine arts programs.

30 Cannon’s Corporate Partners

The Office of Advancement thanks the following businesses for generously supporting Cannon School. Proceeds from this partnership support the Cannon Fund and Parents at Cannon (PAC) volunteer organizations and allow these groups to further support our faculty and students.

2017-2018 CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GOLD PARTNERS Cabarrus Animal Hospital Novant Health Orthopedics & Emby Taylor Photography Sports Medicine F&M Bank Randy Marion Automotive Hendrick Automall Concord Tino Tile Kimberly S. Christman, DDS Toyota of North Charlotte J5 Travel VL Concrete Inc. Lake Norman Oncology The Mighty Meeple SILVER PARTNERS Morrison Law Agency and Atrium Health The Morrison Agency Branchview Dental Care Piedmont Properties Lake Norman Oral & Facial Surgery Rare Roots Hospitality Selden Orthodontics BRONZE PARTNERS Turner Orthodontics Artisan Custom Homes University Eye Associates AS Management Restaurant Group Ward Vessel and Exchanger Burchfield Insurance Group Zenmonics Busby & Webb Orthodontics

2018 PAC Golf Tournament

Everyone had a great time at the Cannon School Golf Tournament at River Run Country Club in April. More than $20,500 was raised for our new Multipurpose Athletic Center. We thank SunTrust for sponsoring the event as well as our dedicated volunteers, players, tournament sponsors, and Corporate Partners who make this such a successful day.

The Golf Tournament is moving to the fall! Join us on Friday, September 28. For schedule and registration, visit www.cannonschool.org/golf.

31 Building Bright Futures

Cannon School extends its deepest appreciation to the more than 400 families, friends, grandparents, alumni, faculty, and staff who from 2012-2014 raised more than $7.4 million for the Building Bright Futures Campaign. Together, these donors created new opportunities for Cannon’s artists, athletes, and scholars with major construction projects including the Cannon Performing Arts Center, Andrews Strength and Conditioning Center, the Randy Marion Family Field House, enhanced locker spaces and coaches’ offices, Bryant Central Green, and the Middle School expansion.

$1,000,000 Liz and Doug Fitzpatrick George and Amy Lovett Anonymous Dan and Linda Gordon Chris and Stephanie McGibbon J. Michael Gray and Mary Bost Gray Jim Michaels and Carolyn Lyons $500,000 - $999,999 Scott and Joye Huseby Michael and Angela Micolucci The Randy Marion Family Tom and Lisa Kabasakalian The Hugh Morrison Family Randy and Betty Marion Jim and Susan Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Morrison Randy and Melanie Marion, II Michael and Kelli Lee Mr. and Mrs. H. Holt Morrison, Jr. Grey and Jennifer Mills Eric and Lisa Livingston ’91, ’90 Steve and Portia McLeod Mr. J. Hunter Morrison ’96 $250,000 - $499,999 Dave and Jody Meyers Mr. Ben Collins and Anonymous Adam and Connie Ortiz Mrs. Helen Collins ’98 The Cannon Foundation, Inc. Hans and Siobhán Peterson The John H. Morrison, Jr. Family Jeffrey and Dr. Genevieve Leck J. D. and Ronni Phillips In Honor of Margaret “Peg” $100,000 - $249,999 Mark Redding and Andrea Igel Knox Morrison Anonymous The Remmey Family Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris Morrison, Russ and Julie Andrews John and Susan Schneider III ’92 Fred and Opal Bryant Alan and Anne Shaw Mr. and Mrs. L. Knox Morrison ’94 Jeff and Kim Burton Mick and Kristin Slattery Mr. and Mrs. William Waldo Mariam and Robert Hayes Tim and Torey Tysinger Bradley, Jr. ’97 Charitable Trust Barney and Margaret West Bill and Jennie Morrison Ron and Leane Turner and Family Punchy and Angela Whitaker Chris Newton and Cinnamon Woods Jochen and Bianca Wittgraefe Thomas and Jeanne Wickwire Brian and Kim Peace John, Sandy, and Brooke Wurzburger Robert and Karen Ray $75,000 - $99,999 Jason and Kim Reynolds Anonymous $25,000 - $49,999 Kimberly Robbins Susan, Edwin, and Dennis Alcorn Thomas and Celeste Barone James and Susan Sanders Dan and Brooke Hawkins Horace and Reisa Bryan Norman and Deanna Shue Bret and Sarah Busby Edward and Robin Sofio $50,000 - $74,999 CAFTA (Cannon Advocates For Charles and Kelly Spiggle Scott and Kristin Baker The Arts) Mark and Lauren Swartz Dr. Graham Bullard and Keith and Ellen Calcagno The Grandparents of Aidan, Will, and Mrs. Pam Bullard Jon and Aimee Cangalosi Finley Swartz William Coltrane Cannon and Norma James Cleveland Dr. Jon Ter Poorten and Craft Cannon Charitable Trust Lance and Cathy Diehl Dr. Maryanna Ter Poorten Larry Cloninger Andy and Lisa Gosling Scott and Rebeccah Wickerham Cougar Club Matt and Linda Gossage Rafic and Jill Dahan Tom and Teri Jones $15,000 - $24,999 Andrew and Ruth Drucker, Esqs. Paul and Jennifer Kramer Peter and Kelly Bailey Dave and Angela Edmondson Jerry and Amy Kurtz Alice and Benton Bragg Linn and Blake Evans Drs. Kurt and Rebecca Lark Cannon Connections Jim and Sue Ferland Jim and Andrea LeClair Stuart and Melissa Coale

32 Jason and Michelle Collins Eric and Debbie Bennett Joel and Elizabeth Cain James and Lisa Combs Robert and Gail Bratton Cannon School Cub Scout Pack 153 The Ellis Family Miles H. Brown ’10, Daniel P. Brown ’08, Keith and Sharon Dacus Jon and Jennifer Fromke and Tony and Kathy Brown Cate and Trey Davis Mark and Heidi Fromke Brian and Karin Cain Paul and Rebecca Delaney Roy and Susan Goode Beth and Hugh Campbell Jon and Kim Dressler Greg and Linda Greer Lori Clay Ronel and Tina Enrique Clay and Connie Lindsay David and Mandy Craft Kevin and Debbie Ledet Larry and Linda McReynolds Mike and Kelly Dockery Casimiro and Ariane Liborio Daniel and Sarah Norton Eric Estes Dr. and Mrs. Telly Meadows Dr. Bryan and Mrs. Tracie Persinger Louis and Liz Foreman Donnie and Mandee Moore John and Cynthia Rossitch Brian and Julie Gibbons Timothy and Trisha Proper Lonnie L. and Karen M. Shiffert Chris and Dana Gruber Andrea Trembath Eric and Dina Wilson Jim and Betsy Harrington Terry and Joe Ann Weatherford Glenn and Carol Hendry Bart and Gayle Wellborn $10,000 - $14,999 Brian, Ana, and Sophie Holland Russell and Jackie Winchester Anonymous Eric and Donna Housman Pamela W. Zamora Joan and Mick Ankrom John and Jackie Hurley Burchfield Insurance Group $1,500 - $2,499 Reed and Lori Jackson Drs. Grant Campbell and Anita Sharma Doug and Lynda Abel Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Jenike Paul and Margaret Campbell Greg and Michele Amoroso Doug and Shannon Jones Brian and Heather Coffey Jeff and Sherry Bunten Stephen and Susan Jones Gary and Melissa Cooler Dave and Jan Hanby Mohan and Lina Komanduri Bob and Betty Dale David and Vivian Lytle Dan and Bev Kungl Mike and Sarah Dawson Patrick and Janna Riley Britt and Kimberly Leatherman David and Stephanny de Gorter John Rose Blake and Rachel Lewis Dr. Ryan A. DeHaas Knox and Heather Teague Canan and Lanny Long Paul and Tracy Denby David and Jennifer Teifer George and Carole Mennen Chris and Farrah Dixon Beji and Pamela Varghese Dr. Leon and Brenda Newman Stan and Sherry Dyl Dr. Corazon A. Veza, M.D. Matthew and Amanda O’Brien Bryan and Julie Edwards Ferris and Beth Way Ron and Susan Parks Bobby and Jennifer Erdin Garry and DeJuanna Patterson Eric and Sandra Felker $1,000 - $1,499 Mrs. Jane B. Peacock Peter and Karen Fernald Raymond and Michelle Alexander Jack and Marcia Haddock Deanna and Marc Pelucio Keith and Karen Anthony Todd and Regina Hartung James and Jana Ragnone Chuck and Mary Bliss Scott and Stacy Hensley John and Holly Robbins David and Marianna Calabrase Jay and Lynn Hilbish Dr. Robert C. Rogers, Jr. Sydney, Penelope, Nathan, and Dr. and Mrs. Mark Hnilica Rich and Betsy Schachner Tanya Conklin Richard Jacoby and Maria Pelucio Ben and Liz Schlosser Tom and Daysi Cox Eileen and Dan Koehler Anthony and Nancy Sparrow Bill and Nicole Diskin Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Kroll Janet and Steve Szilagyi Kent and Lynna Estep Harry and Andrea McKay Stephen and Donna Turbyfill Kevin and Alicia Fox Dr. Vaughn Nelson and Dr. Eva Nelson Jonathan and Tiffany Ward Brett and Sara Frankenberg Jim Parenica and Carol Pontis Tommy and Wendy Watkins Norman and Sally Gordon Ben and Porter Peterson John and Katherine Weinstock Group Benefit Solutions John and Shirley Phillips Mary Patricia Wheeler Deborah N. Haas David and Liz Powell Steven and Nancy Whitley Lee and Patricia Johnson Trey and Jan Price Rick and Stacy Wood John and Connie Kufner Lois and Scott Reynolds Gary and Monique Kunkle $2,500 - $4,999 Jeff and Kira Skill Alice Martin Anonymous Ben and Beverly Maynor $5,000 - $9,999 Dr. Jason Batley and Jon and Debbie McKinsey Anonymous (2) Dr. Elizabeth S. Morgan Michael and Shannon Miller Aladdin Food Management Services Kyle and Andrea Bouronich Emmett and Becky Montgomery The Balsbough Family Dr. Kathleen Boyd Carla and Pat Moyer Ray and Deborah Batchelor Whit and Heather Brown Chris and Erin Murphy

33 Neal and Betsy Norvell Edward and Ingrid Easton Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Morgann, Debra and Rex Otey Terry and Christina Elrod Marie, and Sarah Morgann Ryan and Jennifer Rosa Becky and Shawn Ervin John and Christy Mosebrook Eric and Carrie Ruddy Linda C. Evans Frank and Mary Lou Muraca Dr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Rush Dr. Dominique and Kathryn Falewee Dr. David E. Newman John and Jennifer Safranek John and Barbara Falkenbury Elizabeth and Whitney Norton Anne and Tom Shandley Pete and Carolyn Field Tanya Oesterriech and Tommy and Roz Skidmore John and Wendy Fowler Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP Eric and Courtney Stachowski Gary and Karen Frazier Daniel and Joan O’Keefe Russell and Leslie Stamey Michael and Laura Garlow Billy and Stephanie Owens John and Kim Stengel Drs. Steve and Diane Gaskin Joe and Roxanne Palermo David and Maureen Swink Glen Raven, Inc. Elizabeth M. Peninger Dr. Nehal Thakkar and Clark and Sarah Goff Hasson and Tloria Perkins Dr. Sheetal Patel-Thakkar Charles and Luz Gordon Ruth Perkins Michael and Andrea Griffin David and Mary Peterson $1 - $999 Steve and Susan Grissom William and Lisa Pleasant Anonymous (10) Mr. and Mrs. William E. Gusmer Stephanie and Tim Ranson Craig, Kathy, Russell, Robert, and Mr. and Mrs. David R. Harmon Leif and Nadine Rauer Ross Adams Dr. Harvey Harris and Mrs. Peggy Harris Dan and Kathy Reed Robert G. Aldous Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Hart, III Peter and Robin Riemersma Steven and Sarah Amani Joseph Harwood and Holly Shaw John and Kathie Riley Christopher and Martha Anderson Scott and Angie Hayworth Gay and David Roberts Dr. Nicolle W. Anderson Michael K. Hoffman Ms. Kristen L. Rogers Bob and Jen Aycock David and Barbara Huber Linda Rogers Dr. Claxton A. Baer Mrs. Candace Hudson Nancy Rogers Emily and Van Beck Bill, Laura and Carter Huffman ’24 Janine Rome Ed and Johanna Benz Brian Hunter and UNC Health Care’s Katy and Will Rust Wendy and Tony Benz Strategic Planning and Network Patricia Rutemiller Lynn and Robert Bertram Development Department Robert and Maura Rutemiller Russ and Jeannine Bodner Dr. Alan Johnson and The Skolaris Family Tom and Karen Booker Mrs. Carolyn TerPoorten Bob and Sandy Shippy Alan Botkin Charisse Johnson Sylvia H. Simard-Newman, PhD John and Donna Brenner Timothy and Laura Johnson David and Kimberly Sisko Rob and Laurie Burlington Lee and Yolanda Johnson Bob and Julie Steele Jeffrey and Erin Caldwell Blake and Nancy Kiger Kristen and Bryan Stephens Russell S. Campbell, Jr. Glenn and Mary Kinken Meg Stewart Stephen and Stephanie Campbell John and Arina Kirk Dave and Heather Stillwagon Tim and Amanda Campbell Allan and Sandra Krusell Dr. and Mrs. Antonis Stylianou Cannon Memorial YMCA Timothy and Laura Kuo John and Judy Swez Brian and Julia Carlson Richard and Jill Letchworth John and Beth Swez Lance and Betsie Casey Drs. Mark and Sheila Letica Patrice Thompson Caviness Law Firm Beth Levanti Dr. Jane Tramontana Vallat Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chase David and Susan Lewis Scott and Sally Trufant ’84 Class of 2013 Brien and Laura Lewis United Church Homes and Services Mark Clemens and Elizabeth Alicia and David Long Tony and Dolores Valente Miescher-Clemens Elizabeth Lynn Rebecca Wampler Miller and Carole Coggins Kelly and Bob Matsey Susan and Ralph Wear Dr. Molly F. Coggins Kate and Mike McDermott Wells Fargo Private Bank - Mike and Nan Connell Darryl McGee Jennifer Sipe, Paul Clark, Jan Beatty, Tim and Kelley Cooksey Jerry and Virginia McGuire and the Wells Fargo Trust Team Jim and Diane Copio Cheryl Mendenhall Diane Williams Daren and Tanja Couture Robert L. Mendenhall Bob and Jeanne Wintheiser Chuck and Susan Dimond Dan and Debbie Miller Nathan and Amy Woolwine Jeff Doolittle and JoEllen Osburn Drs. Richard Mitlehner and Michael and Christie Yoder Jonathan and Erin Dry Jennifer Lane Melanie York Smith The Earnshaw Family Frances M. Morgann ’01 The Zelaya Family

34 Randy Marion Field

Thank you to everyone who supported the Turf Field Project, which has benefited both our athletes and students. We especially would like to acknowledge Mr. Randy Marion, Sr., who gave a gift of $250,000 to help fund this project. The Randy Marion Field has been named in his honor.

$250,000 AND UP $10,000 - $15,000 LEVEL The Randy Marion Family Barnstock Charities Randy and Betty Marion (Daniel Brown ’08 and Miles Brown ’10) Randy and Melanie Marion, II Brian and Julia Carlson Grey and Jennifer Mills J. D. and Ronni Phillips John, Sandy, and Brooke Wurzburger $75,000 LEVEL Jeffrey and Dr. Genevieve Leck ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS Anonymous $50,000 LEVEL Tim and Kelley Cooksey Russ and Julie Andrews Jay and Lynn Hilbish Cougar Club Scott and Joye Huseby Alene and Mike Fisk Chris and Joanie Nelson The Hennigan Family

$25,000 LEVEL The Balsbough Family Steve and Christine Schattner

Dining Hall

Many thanks to those who supported the Dining Hall Expansion, which visually improves the space and allows for all students to eat during more convenient lunch hours.

$50,000 LEVEL $10,000 LEVEL Joan and Mick Ankrom Alan and Catherine Chiemprabha The Reefe Childress Family $25,000 LEVEL Danny and Nan Fisher Jess and Kim Kirby Mike and Jennifer McGuire Michael and Kim Nelson Jim Michaels and Carolyn Lyons Duke and Dawn Zukowski Adam and Connie Ortiz Bryan and Tracie Persinger $15,000 LEVEL Hans and Siobhán Peterson Cannon Connections Robert and Karen Ray Andrew Hudson SunTrust Foundation Ross and Maya Kellman Martin and Rachael Williams Dr. Nehal Thakkar and Dr. Sheetal Patel-Thakkar Bianca and Jochen Wittgraefe

35 Other Gifts

IN HONOR OF Doug and Lynda Abel Courtney Green and Lisa Riddick Green In Honor of Upper School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff Tim and Tanya Anderson Terry and Amy Grose In Honor of CAFTA (Cannon Advocates For The Arts) In Honor of Bennett and Garrett Grose Michael and Lisa Bartelli Anthony and Adrienne Hersey In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Lower School Faculty and Staff Robert and Kim Besh Nancy C. Holmes In Honor of Athletics and Cougar Club In Honor of Madison Holmes Barnstock Charities (Daniel Brown ’08 and Miles Brown ’10) Darius Hubbard and Leslie Brown In Honor of Brad Davis and the Cannon School Jazz Band In Honor of Upper School Faculty and Staff Tom and Margaret Bruce Joan Hubbard In Honor of Upper School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Mackenzie Turner Wes and Mary Bryant Daren and Lee Johnson In Honor of Bess, Lilly, and Mary Stanton Bryant In Honor of Upper School Faculty and Staff The Rev. R. Craig and Adelene Burlington Michael and Lauren Kruse In Honor of Rob, Laurie, Robert, Esther, and Cecilia Burlington In Honor of The Arts and CAFTA David and Johanna Butow (Cannon Advocates For The Arts) In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff Jeremy and Alison Lahners Peter and Stephanie Bynum In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff Terrence and Pamela Martino Brian and Julia Carlson In Honor of Athletics and Cougar Club In Honor of Cannon School Nurses Middle School Wrestling Team Yin Chen and Vivien Su In Honor of Coach Michael Micolucci In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff Derrick and Angel Nix Jamie Cleveland In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Susan Ramsey and Upper School Faculty and Staff Tony and Sue Raines James and Lisa Combs In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Beth Lineberger and Eric Ruddy Ed and Nora Lea Reefe Mr. and Mrs. J. David Cox, Sr. In Honor of Michael Childress and the Class of 2018 In Honor of Barrett Lee Cox Suima and Suman Regmi Lee and Dani Crane In Honor of Lower School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Athletics and Cougar Club Patricia Rutemiller William and Julie Crum In Honor of Patrick and Garrett Hunter In Honor of Hailey Safranek Stephen and Katharine Schoening Dr. John and Mrs. Susie Culp In Honor of John H.W. Morrison and In Honor of Susan, James, and Michael Sanders Katharine N. Morrison Rico and Kanika Davis Gary and Sandi Seibert In Honor of Lower School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Chase Hensley Mr. and Mrs. Peter Delaney Ron and Lorie Setterberg In Honor of Grant, Stella, and Max Delaney In Honor of Jadon and Katie Grouse Eric Estes Dr. Miguel and Dr. Naomi Simon In Honor of Joe Trojan In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff Mark and Heidi Fromke Todd and Sheila Smith In Honor of Earl Beaver and Mark Dunn In Honor of Nathan and Reilly Smith Marc and Susan Ginns Geo and Janie Stephenson In Honor of Virginia Catherine Ginns In Honor of Tucker Johnson

36 IN HONOR OF H.C. and Barbara Stoever L. Wesselmann In Honor of Claire and Jack Christman In Honor of Brooke Wesselman Bart Stubbe and Ilse Hermkens Brock and Brenda Wilson In Honor of Athletics and Cougar Club In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff Courtney Green and Lisa Riddick Green Bob and Nancy Vendley Christian Wilson ’14 In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Robert Vendley, Jr. ’07 and In Honor of The Arts and CAFTA Terry and Amy Grose Katherine Vendley ’09 (Cannon Advocates For The Arts) In Honor of Bennett and Garrett Grose Ted Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Bill W. Wilson Anthony and Adrienne Hersey In Honor of Lower School Faculty and Staff In Honor of Whit and Davis Norton In Honor of Lower School Faculty and Staff Nancy C. Holmes In Honor of Madison Holmes IN MEMORY OF Darius Hubbard and Leslie Brown Johanna Benz Doug and Cheryl Kelling In Honor of Upper School Faculty and Staff In Memory of Edward L. Benz, Jr. In Memory of Michael Gray, Jr. Joan Hubbard Chris and Farrah Dixon Middle School Wrestling Team In Honor of Mackenzie Turner In Memory of Donna Newsome In Memory of Daniel Micolucci, Sr. Daren and Lee Johnson Suzanne Cook Howard Olga Miscione In Honor of Upper School Faculty and Staff In Memory of Suzanne Willis Cook In Memory of Philip Miscione Michael and Lauren Kruse Barbara Ruhland Falkenbury Isabelle Powell ’08 In Honor of The Arts and CAFTA (Cannon Advocates For The Arts) In Memory of Jim and Alletta Ruhland In Memory of Taylor D. Duke ’09 Jeremy and Alison Lahners Caroline Gray ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Prescott In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff In Memory of Michael Gray, Jr. In Memory of Mr. Jean-Louis Alban Sirois Terrence and Pamela Martino Janice M. Gruber Lonnie and Karen Shiffert In Honor of Athletics and Cougar Club In Memory of Bud Gruber In Memory of Lyell Shiffert And Don St. Arnaud Middle School Wrestling Team Jim and Betsy Harrington James Sirois ’16 In Honor of Coach Michael Micolucci In Memory of Thalia Harrington In Memory of Dr. John G. Sirois Derrick and Angel Nix Dane and Anna Honeycutt Jane and Erwin Spainhour In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff In Memory of Vickie Honeycutt In Memory of Michael Gray, Jr. Tony and Sue Raines Sarah G. Houck John and Rita Windyka In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff In Memory of Michael Gray, Jr. In Memory of Mr. Jean-Louis Alban Sirois Ed and Nora Lea Reefe Howard and Margaret Irvin In Honor of Michael Childress and the Class of 2018 In Memory of Michael Gray, Jr. Suima and Suman Regmi In Honor of Lower School Faculty and Staff Patricia Rutemiller GIFTS-IN-KIND In Honor of Patrick and Garrett Hunter Dr. Mark and Mrs. Cari Aldous Tim and Laura Johnson Stephen and Katharine Schoening Boyce Chapman Ross and Maya Kellman In Honor of John H.W. Morrison and Theresa and Michael Coppa Tony and Paula Lauher Katharine N. Morrison Mike and Stacy Dinges Elizabeth R. Lineberger Gary and Sandi Seibert Emby Taylor Photography In Honor of Chase Hensley Ron and Lorie Setterberg In Honor of Jadon and Katie Grouse MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES & FOUNDATIONS Dr. Miguel and Dr. Naomi Simon Bank of America Foundation IBM Corporation In Honor of Middle School Faculty and Staff Baxter International Foundation Ingersoll-Rand Todd and Sheila Smith CA Technologies J.M. Huber Corporation In Honor of Nathan and Reilly Smith The Cannon Foundation, Inc. LPL Financial Matching Gifts Carrier Corporation, Inc. Matching Gifts SunTr ust Ban k Geo and Janie Stephenson Duke Energy Foundation TIAA-CREF Foundation Matching Gift Program In Honor of Tucker Johnson Genetech Wells Fargo Matching Gift Program

37 2017-2018 ADMINISTRATION Mr. Matthew E. Gossage Mr. Whit G. Brown Dr. Patrick J. Moyer Head of School Director of Business and Finance Director of Athletics Mrs. Debra Otey Mr. Todd W. Hartung, Jr. Mr. Bill Donovan Head of Upper School Director of Advancement Director of Institutional Mrs. Carla Moyer Mr. William Diskin Technology Head of Middle School Director of Admission Mr. Fabio Hurtado Mrs. Michelle Alexander Dr. Beth Wilner JrK – 12 Director of Studies Head of Lower School Director of College Counseling 2017-2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs. Blake Evans, Board Chair Mr. Andrew Hudson Dr. Porter Kelling Peterson Mrs. Joan Ankrom, Secretary Mrs. Kimberly Leatherman Dr. Kymberly Selden Mr. Scott Wickerham, Treasurer Mr. Jeffrey Leck Dr. Jon C. Ter Poorten Mr. Benton Bragg, Sr. Mr. Harry S. McKay Dr. Nehal P. Thakkar Mrs. Katherine Bray Mr. Jim Michaels Mrs. Cindi VanWingerden Mr. Horace A. Bryan Hon. Paul G. Mills, Jr. Dr. Mark K. Fromke Dr. Adam Ortiz Mr. Matthew E. Gossage Mr. Hans Peterson

2017-2018 ALUMNI BOARD Sarah Allgood, Alumni Relations Coordinator OFFICERS: Eddie Alcorn ’04 Jessica Peterson Sielen ’03 Marie Morgann ’01 President Vice President Secretary 2017-2018 OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT Mr. Todd Hartung Ms. Beth Levanti Mrs. Sarah Allgood Director of Advancement Director of Marketing and Communications Alumni Relations Coordinator Mr. David Ibsen Mrs. Amy Reiss Director of Development and Annual Giving Marketing and Communications Manager Mrs. Robin Riemersma Mrs. Lynda Abel Gifts Manager Website Marketing Manager

2017-2018 BOARD OF VISITORS CO-CHAIRS: Dr. Bret R. Busby Mr. John D. Phillips, Jr. MEMBERS: Mr. John R. Andrews Mr. Ernest J. Ferland, III Dr. Mark P. Redding Mr. Michael Ankrom Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Mr. Ernest B. Remmey Rev. Donald Anthony Mr. Royden L. Goode, II Mr. John B. Robbins Dr. Kristin Baker Mr. Dan Gordon Mrs. Lynne S. Safrit Mr. Thomas P. Barone Mr. James Hartsell Dr. Susan C. Sanders Dr. Jessica Bell Mrs. Beth Jaszewski Mr. Gary A. Shaw Mr. Tony M. Brown Mr. Tom Kabasakalian Mrs. Kristin J. Slattery Mr. David W. Bryant Mr. Ross Kellman Mr. Alan Springate Mr. Fred E. Bryant Mr. Lawrence Kimbrough Mrs. Sonya R. Stevanovski Dr. Graham W. Bullard Hon. Rusty Knox Mr. Mark A. Swartz Mr. Jeffrey T. Burton Mr. Britt L. Leatherman Mr. Ronald L. Turner, Jr. Mr. Timothy Cindric Mr. Paul Leonard Mr. Timothy E. Tysinger Mr. Larry T. Cloninger, Jr. Mr. Cary Majors Mrs. Dakeita Vanderburg-Johnson Mr. James Combs Mr. Robert J. McCreary Mr. Daniel Ward Mrs. Janet Craven Mr. Michael McDermott Mrs. Bianca Wittgraefe Mr. Ricky Craven Mr. Sharif A. Metwalli Mr. Jochen Wittgraefe Mr. Michael E. Dane Mr. David J. Meyers Mr. John M. Wurzburger Mr. Bryan Delaney Mr. Chris Newton Mr. Michael D. Yoder Hon. Bill Dusch Ms. Carol A. Pontis Mr. Duke Zukowski Mr. Dave Edmondson Mr. Robert P. Ray, Jr.

38 Cannon School is Turning 50! In the fall of 2019, Cannon School will reach a magnificent milestone— our 50th anniversary as a school.

In anticipation of an incredible year of celebration in 2019-2020, the Cannon community will begin preparing for our 50th in this school year. Throughout the 2018-2019 school year, you will see visible signs on campus reminding us of our history—the history that leads to the future.

Cannon’s 50th anniversary celebration is really about you. We cannot wait to share plans for the festivities with you as they continue to evolve over this year!

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