MILL SPRINGS ACADEMY Matters SPRING/SUMMER 2016

IN THIS ISSUE MSA Class of 2016 . . . .1 Graduation and Baccalaureate . . . . .2–3 Senior and Honors Day Awards ...... 4–7 Scholarships and Other Awards ...... 8 MSA Announces Duel Re-Accreditation . . . . .9 Plants and Pollinators . . .9 Spring Band Concert . . .10 Spring Musical . . . . .10 Poetry Month . . . . . 10 Pet Partners ...... 11 School House Rock . . . .11 Chess Club Starting at MSA 11 Literary Festival . . . . .12 Mill Springs Academy’s Class of 2016. Teachers Attend National Arts Convention . . . . 12 CommArts Goes Outdoors .13 Sister School Visits MSA . .13 MILL SPRINGS’ CLASS OF 2016 Golf Tournament . . . . 14 his May, forty eight happy graduates of Mill Springs Academy, completed their academic Lower Schoolers Make Mark in New Building . .14 requirements and made one last walk up the hill from the Upper School/Communication Arts Senior Presentations . . . 14 classroom building to the Tweetie Lewis Moore Student Activity Center, where a record crowd T Student Achieves of over 600 family members, friends, teachers, administrators and returning graduates cheered their Eagle Scout ...... 15 success. After the opening processional, National Anthem and a greeting by MSA’s Board Chair, Angel Alumni News . . . . . 15 Murr, graduating seniors were treated to an address by alumnus, Tucker O’Brien (’07) who shared with Students Learn About graduates how he created a successful “Five Steps after MSA” plan to transition from MSA into college. Bacteria and CDC . . . .15 Sports and Athletic Other highlights of the program included several seniors who delivered carefully prepared words, Awards ...... 16–17 including many heartfelt thank-you’s to parents, friends, and teachers; recognition of Neil Jensen, who Building on a Mission earned the distinction of Valedictorian with the highest grade point average; and the announcement of Capital Campaign . . 18-20 the Class of 2016 Alumni Ambassador, Nicole Thomas. Emma Searing closed the ceremony by deliv- 2015–2016 ering the benediction and Communication Arts teacher Matthew McConnell played the recessional. Annual Fund . . . . 21–23 Afterwards, graduates, families and friends gathered in the Upper School Great Room for a catered Success in reception, cherished moments and final good-byes. School… CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GRADUATING SENIORS. WE WISH YOU THE Success in BEST AS YOU CONTINUE ON YOUR JOURNEYS. Continued on page 2 Life MILL SPRINGS’ CLASS OF 2016

Thrilled to see these familiar faces! Alumni Sam Sigman (’15), Brandon Pike (’14), Tyler Buice MSA’s 2016 Class Ambassador, Nicole Thomas, (’14) and Ethan Reish (’15) gather outside the Upper School reception to catch up and greet the and her very proud father, Patrick Thomas. graduates. Good times!

Adam Warmouth and his parents, Danette Graduate Sam North gathers outside with MSA alumnus, Tucker O’Brien (’07), was and Wesley Warmouth gather in the Upper family post-ceremony. His dad, Bill North, the featured guest speaker (pictured here with Great Room for a catered reception following couldn’t be happier to see his talented son former Upper English teacher, Gail Kreher). graduation ceremonies. Adam will be graduate! attending Reinhardt University in the fall.

Baccalaureate n May 6, Mill Springs’ graduating seniors, along with their proud parents, family members, friends and MSA faculty/staff gathered for an evening of celebration Oand recognition at the Birmingham United Methodist Church in Alpharetta for Baccalaureate services. Teachers 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 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. Valedictorian Neil Jensen and Salutatorian While students received their awards during a special gathering earlier in the week, a Jeremy Border both look handsome in their listing of some honors and awards that were recognized during this year’s Baccalaureate MSA Graduation gowns, offset by some serious services have been included elsewhere in this issue. BLING in the way of cords, medals and honors.

2 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 Graduating Class of 2016 School of Attendance

Nathan Andrew Beard | Kennesaw State University Matthew Randolph Rankin | Appalachian State University, NC Caroline Blair Berman | Kennesaw State University John Destin Ray | Savannah College of Art & Design Caroline Ansley Bonds | Kennesaw State University Rachel Kaelin Robertson | Young Harris College Jeremy Rex Border | Oxford at Emory Griffin Bertrand Rudd | Beacon College, FL Matthew Alexander Boyer | Gwinnett Technical College Cameron Walker Schrader | Kennesaw State University Thomas Stephens Cheek, III | Young Harris College Timothy Mikell Schultheis | Young Harris College Jacob Edison Cutchin | Georgia Southwestern State University Emma Renee Searing |Young Harris College Joseph Ross Dalton | Georgia Gwinnett College Alexander Evan Silverman | Columbia College, IL Sophia Elizabeth Davis | Reinhardt University Wesley Charles Site | Young Harris College Alexander Stuart Diaz | University of West Georgia Marshall Andrew Stoddart | Savannah College of Art & Design Andrew Scott Dickerson | Young Harris College Liam Patrick Symonds | Berry College Hayden William Draycott | Oglethorpe University Joseph Trevor Tencza | Utah Valley University Emily Katheryn Estes | Young Harris College Nicole Taylor Thomas | Piedmont College Alexander Caruso Gonzales | Young Harris College William Leon Treace | Georgia State University Keaton Jackson Graves | Undecided Adam Ray Warmouth | Reinhardt University Alexander Stephen Hain | LEAP Program Haley Marie Williams | High Point University, NC Gwyneth Madeline Hummel-Levy | Full Sail University, FL James Carlyle York | Gwinnett Technical College Ashley Nicole Hyman | Kennesaw State University Neil Bingham Jensen | Rollins College, FL Russell Alan Jones | Kennesaw State University Bailey Christopher Kiser | US Air Force Rachel Anne Lamp’l | Midway University, KY Nicholas Paul Landy | Lanier Technical College Garrett Cullan McCarthy | Chattahoochee Technical College Brandon Kyle McCormick | Berry College Thomas Kelly Moore | University of North Georgia Samuel William North | Undecided Austin Gray Palmore | Gwinnett Technical College Alexander Robert Parman | Kennesaw State University Dylan Charles Porper | Atlanta Institute of Music & Media Upper teachers Jaime Gutierrez and Keith Muma flank Most Improved Medallion recipient Thomas Moore and swap stories about his younger, Alyssa Maria Quatela | Art Institute of Atlanta more mischievous days. They could not be prouder!

Citizenship Medallion recipient Johnny Ray, Academic Excellence Medallion recipient Marshall Stoddart, Prom Queen Caroline Berman, Track Star Sophie Davis, Scholar Jacob Cutchin and Most Improved Senior Ashley Hyman’s, family (from left: Grandmother Sylvia, sister Medallion recipient Garrett McCarthy mingle in exalted company before Emily and Grandfather Barry) get special shirts made to celebrate Ashley’s the program begins. Graduation. www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 3 HONOR CORDS GOLD CORD-ALL A’S SENIOR YEAR SILVER CORD-A’S AND B’S SENIOR YEAR GREEN & WHITE CORD-ALL A’S AND B’S IN HIGH SCHOOL STAR Student G. Paul Kreher Guts and Glory Award Highest SAT score at one sitting The “Guts and Glory” Award was established in 2012 in honor of Math teacher, G. Paul Kreher. The “Guts and Glory Award” AJC Award (Best All-Around) recognizes the MSA student who has confronted and dealt with adversity, whether in school or out, with Honor, Courage, and Senior who demonstrates leadership qualities, is active in the Commitment. community and has a winning attitude. Gail Janus Kreher Senior Diane Lewis Leadership Award Presentation Award The Diane Lewis Leadership Award was established in 2010 to honor former Math Teacher and Level L Council Advisor, Diane Lewis’ The Senior Presentation Award was established in 2015 to honor Legacy of Leadership. Diane was the Level L Advisor for many years retiring Senior Research and Composition Teacher, Gail Janus and set a high standard to help the Level L’s reach their ultimate Kreher, for her thirteen years of guiding the Seniors through the Leadership potential. Each year, the Award is given to the Level L Senior Presentation process. The Award is given to the student whose Student who best exemplifies Diane’s commitment to Leadership Senior Presentation exemplifies the qualities Gail deems essential for Excellence. “the best” presentation: a significant subject, a focused study, and a polished performance.

Nathan Andrew Beard Sophia Elizabeth Davis Ashley Nicole Hyman Citizenship Medallion Silver Presidential Award Silver Presidential Award Silver Presidential Award Silver Honor Cord Silver Honor Cord Silver Honor Cord Most Improved—Environmental Science Green & White Cord Alexander Stuart Diaz Gail Janus Kreher Senior Neil Bingham Jensen | Valedictorian Caroline Blair Berman Presentation Award STAR Student Gold Presidential Award Gold Presidential Award Gold Presidential Award Gold Honor Cord Gold Honor Cord Gold Honor Cord Green & White Cord Green & White Cord Green & White Cord Most Improved—Senior Composition Most Improved—Honors Pre-Calculus Academic Excellence—Economics Academic Excellence—Civics Caroline Ansley Bonds Andrew Scott Dickerson Academic Excellence—Forensic Science G. Paul Kreher Guts N’ Glory Award Silver Presidential Award Academic Excellence—Honors Silver Presidential Award Silver Honor Cord Pre-Calculus Silver Honor Cord Green & White Cord Hayden William Draycott Russell Alan Jones Gold Presidential Award Silver Presidential Award Jeremy Rex Border | Salutatorian Gold Honor Cord Silver Honor Cord Gold Presidential Award Green & White Cord Gold Honor Cord Most Improved—Civics Rachel Anne Lamp’l Green & White Cord Silver Presidential Award Academic Excellence—Forensic Science Emily Katheryn Estes Silver Honor Cord Silver Presidential Award Most Improved—Physical Science Jacob Edison Cutchin Silver Honor Cord Silver Presidential Award Most Improved- Alg/ Trigonometry Nicholas Paul Landy Silver Honor Cord Silver Presidential Award Alexander Stephen Hain Silver Honor Cord Silver Presidential Award Silver Honor Cord 4 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 Garrett Cullan McCarthy Emma Renee Searing Haley Marie Williams Most Improved Medallion CommArts Silver Presidential Award Silver Presidential Award Gold Presidential Award Silver Honor Cord Sliver Honor Cord Gold Honor Cord Academic Excellence—Yearbook Green & White Cord Alex Evan Silverman Silver Presidential Award Brandon Kyle McCormick Silver Honor Cord Diane Lewis Leadership Award Green & White Cord FINE ARTS Gold Presidential Award Most Improved—Economics Gold Honor Cord Most Improved—Alg/ Trigonometry Academic Excellence— AWARDS Alg/ Trigonometry Wesley Charles Site Tri-M Music Honor Academic Excellence— AJC Cup Anatomy & Physiology Silver Presidential Award Society Silver Honor Cord The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the Thomas Kelly Moore Academic Excellence— international music honor society for Most Improved Medallion Senior Composition middle/junior high and high school Gold Presidential Award students. It is designed to recognize Gold Honor Cord Marshall Andrew Stoddart students for their academic and musical Academic Excellence Medallion— achievements, reward them for their Samuel William North CommArts accomplishments and service activities, and Most Improved—Anatomy & Physiology Gold Presidential Award to inspire other students to excel at music Gold Honor Cord and leadership. Austin Gray Palmore Academic Excellence— Caroline Bonds Silver Presidential Award Anatomy & Physiology Thomas Moore Silver Honor Cord Johnny Ray Liam Patrick Symonds Alex Silverman Alexander Robert Parman Silver Presidential Award Nicole Thomas Most Improved—Senior Composition Silver Honor Cord Academic Excellence— Dylan Charles Porper Honors Alg/ Trigonometry Band/Chorus/Theater Silver Presidential Award Most Improved— Letters Silver Honor Cord Honors Senior Composition Caroline Bonds Alyssa Maria Quatela Joseph Trevor Tencza Alex Diaz Silver Presidential Award Silver Presidential Award Hayden Draycott Silver Honor Cord Silver Honor Cord Alex Gonzales Academic Excellence— Ashley Hyman John Destin Ray Environmental Science Neil Jensen Citizenship Medallion Comm Arts Thomas Moore Gold Presidential Award Nicole Taylor Thomas Sam North Gold Honor Cord Academic Excellence Medallion Dylan Porper Academic Excellence— Gold Presidential Award Johnny Ray Senior Composition Gold Honor Cord Griffin Rudd Green & White Cord Emma Searing Rachel Kaelin Robertson Academic Excellence—Honors Senior Alex Silverman Silver Presidential Award Composition Trevor Tencza Silver Honor Cord Nicole Thomas William Leon Treace Will Treace Griffin Bertrand Rudd Silver Presidential Award Most Improved—Forensic Science Silver Honor Cord Most Improved—Forensic Science Timothy Mikell Schultheis Silver Presidential Award Adam Ray Warmouth Silver Honor Cord Silver Presidential Award Silver Honor Cord www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 5 HONORS DAY AWARDS On the last day of school, MSA’s students and their families are joined in the Tweetie Lewis Moore Student Activity Center by faculty and staff who honor students for their academic and social achievements.

President’s Award for Emily Kane (CA) Michael Antonucci (U) Justin Kaufman (CA) Cartwright Ayres (U) Outstanding Academic Christian Kelm (U) Andrew Balog (U) Excellence | GOLD Matt Kuhn (CA) Nathan Beard* (U) Andrew Liban (CA) Colin Bechtel (PU) The gold award recognizes academic Hailey Lober (M) Matthew Birnbaum (PU) success in the classroom. To be eligible James Maichle (PU) Caroline Bonds* (U) for the President’s Award for Educational Drew Maichle (U) Andrew Border (U) Excellence, the following requirements Mike Martin (CA) Jacob Botnick (PU) must be met: Earn a grade point average Garrett McCarthy* (CA) Sophia Bressler (PU) of 90 on a 100 point scale AND either (a) Brandon McCormick* (U) Richard Brooks (U) be in the 85th percentile or higher in math Samuel Mishkin (U) Jake Bryant (PU) or reading, or (b) be recommended by a Thomas Moore* (U) Zach Burns (M) teacher (based on test results or projects Nathan Mostyn (CA) Ran Campbell (PU) from any other course) plus one other staff Eli Musgrave (U) Matthew Carlson (L) member witnessing community service or Alex Orred (CA) Abbie Carroll (L) co-curricular activities such as tutoring other Casey Purser (U) Gabe Cates (PU) students or demonstration of creativity and Johnny Ray* (CA) Elliot Cohen (U) achievement in the fine arts. Patrick Reaves (PU) Reid Cohen (U) Jacob Baum (PU) Cole Reed (CA) Scott Collins (U) Sam Benton (L) Jordan Rothberg (PU) Alex Comis (U) Caroline Berman* (CA) Vijay Shah (U) Liam Couch (PU) Connor Bollinger (U) Grace Shelton (U) Emily Cowart (PU) Jeremy Border* (U) Ben Shlanta (PU) Matthew Cowart (U) Sean Brinkley (CA) Marshall Stoddart* (CA) Garrett Cutchin (U) Jack Buck (U) Nicole Thomas* (U) Jacob Cutchin* (U) Jack Buckley (CA) Victoria Toscano (U) Sophie Davis* (CA) Brennan Burstein (CA) Nolan Waits (CA) Quinton Day (U) Trevor Bush (CA) Cassie Wilson (PU) Jordyn DeNardo (PU) Jin Butler (U) Drew Dickerson* (U) Sean Carmody (PU) President’s Award for CJ Espinosa (U) Brandon Carr (U) Emily Estes* (U) Price Clapp (CA) Outstanding Academic Rachel Fisher (U) Matt Cohen (CA) Achievement | SILVER Elli Flagg (U) Corinne Davenport (CA) David Flamini (CA) Alex Diaz* (U) The silver award recognizes outstanding Michael Flanigan (U) Hayden Draycott* (U) educational growth, improvement, Daniel Garguilo (PU) Josh Drew (CA) commitment, or intellectual development Tatum Gordon (PU) Journey Falco (CA) in their academic subjects but do not meet Morgan Graves (U) Nate Foster (U) the criteria for the President’s Award for Nicholas Grupe (PU) Grace Gersack (PU) Educational Excellence. This award should Alex Hain* (CA) Andrew Guest (U) not be compared to the President’s Award Ty Harrell (U) Maddie Hahn (U) for Educational Excellence or seen as a Matt Haverland (U) Zach Haidari (PU) second tier award, for it recognizes a very Audrey Henderson (PU) Emma Harris (U) different type of academic achievement. It Alexis Herrington (U) Michael Healey (U) is meant to encourage and reward students James Hurtsellers (PU) Gwyn Heath (L) who work hard and give their best effort in Jack Hurtsellers (U) Kendall Heiner (U) school, often in the face of special obstacles Emily Hyman (U) Jack Holt (CA) to their learning. Ashley Hyman* (U) Drew Horton (PU) Jack Abram (U) Russell Jones* (U) Boris Huffman (U) Channing Allen (PU) Kevin Kemple (U) Neil Jensen* (U) Noah Altman (U) Andie Kibler (PU) 6 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 Alli Kogoy (U) Wesley Site* (U) Nicole Thomas* (U) Amy Lamp’l (CA) Zach Smith (PU) Victoria Toscano (U) Rachel Lamp’l* (U) Andi Smith (U) Matthew White (M) Nicholas Landy* (U) Evan Smith (U) Nya Lewis (PU) Joseph Stanley (PU) • Most Improved Lindsay Lopp (U) Jeff Strode (PU) Collins Losson (PU) Charlotte Sumner (U) Awarded in recognition of the student Sean Martin (PU) Liam Symonds* (U) whose academic, social, and athletic growth Mac McCullough (U) Jesse Taylor (PU) demonstrates noteworthy improvement. Mallory Mulhern (PU) Trevor Tencza* (U) Sean Brinkley (CA) Carly Mulligan (U) Austin Tisdale (U) Abbie Carroll (L) Aimee Grace Murray (PU) Dustin Tisdale (U) Catherine Eleanor Davis (PU) Bren Nemesh (PU) William Treace* (U) Michael Fisher (M) Mia Nemesh (PU) Christopher Walker (U) Kendall Heiner (U) Alex Orred (CA) Olivia Wallace (L) Garrett McCarthy* (CA) Austin Palmore* (U) Henry Wallace (PU) Thomas Moore* (U) Anthony Papasidero (U) Adam Warmouth* (U) Robert Papasidero (U) Max Weiss (PU) • Citizenship Trevor Parkey (U) Parker Weyant (U) Brett Parks (U) Matthew White (M) Given in recognition of the student who is Kyle Phillips (U) Haley Williams* (U) exceptional in areas of leadership, character, Dylan Porper* (U) Ryan Winston (PU) and community responsibility. This student Alyssa Quatela* (U) Max Woods (U) has chosen to do what is right instead of Maton Rabman (PU) what is popular. Hannah Rae (PU) MEDALLIONS Nathan Beard* (U) Tommy Ray (U) Ethan Bell (M) Trey Reid (U) • Academic Jin Butler (U) Sean Roberts (U) Accomplishment Matthew Carlson (L) Rachel Robertson* (U) Tyler James Goodwyn (PU) Miles Robinson (CA) Given in recognition of the student whose Mitchell Ryer (U) outstanding academic achievement and *Denotes Senior Connor Samsky (U) quest for knowledge reflects superior Zach Schneiderman (M) intellectual curiosity. Tim Schultheis* (U) Corinne Davenport (CA) Emma Searing* (U) Grace Anne Gersack (PU) Kiyah Sherman (U) Joshua Nanney (L) Alex Silverman* (U) Marshall Stoddart* (CA)

Neil Jensen Named 2016 STAR Student enior, Neil Jensen, was named 2016 PAGE STAR Student for Mill Springs Academy. Jensen, of Dunwoody, selected Alicia Miller, Algebra/Trigonometry teacher at MSA Sas his STAR Teacher. The PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, now in its 58th year, is sponsored, administered and promoted by the Professional Association of Georgia Educations (PAGE) Foundation. Since its inception, the STAR program has honored 2016 Star Student, Neil Jensen (center), and nearly 25,500 students and the teachers they have selected as having had the most influence STAR Teacher, Alicia Miller (left), stand on their academic achievement. To obtain the 2016 STAR nomination, high school seniors with Julie Goldberg, President of the Atlanta must have the highest score on a single test date on the three-part SAT and be in the top 10 Midtown Rotary Club and local sponsor of the percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. Fulton County STAR program.

www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 7 SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER SPECIAL AWARDS

The Bruce Brownlow Scholarship The Nelle Lewis Memorial Award RICHARD BROOKS GREG BODEEP, MICHAEL GRIFFETH The Bruce Brownlow Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 by Nelle Lewis was one of MSA’s most enthusiastic supporters from its anonymous donors in honor of retiring Upper School Principal, very early beginnings. She contributed toward making the school’s Bruce Brownlow. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship Scholarship Endowment Fund a successful venture and she always support for a returning Mill Springs Academy Upper School student, had something for “Robert’s Fund,” which is what she termed the the scholarship will be applied toward the cost of that student’s Mill Springs Academy Annual Fund. Most of all, Nelle knew and tuition during the following school year. loved MSA’s teachers and staff, as well as students. The Moore Family established this annual award for teachers who go “the extra mile” The Phil Hanson Scholarship year upon year in memory of this wonderfully kind, attentive lady! JACK BUCK Maritza Math Award This Scholarship was established in 2013 by an anonymous donor in honor of Coach Phil Hanson. The purpose of the fund is to MICHAEL MARTIN provide scholarship support for a returning Mill Springs Academy The Maritza Math Award was established in 2013 in honor of former Upper School student; the scholarship will be applied toward the math teacher, Maritza Gracia, to recognize the Upper Student who cost of that student’s tuition during the following school year. The exemplifies the qualities that Maritza describes as the “Perfect” Math student selected each year by Phil Hanson should be an athlete Student. Maritza’s criteria for the award is: the student with a final whose presence on the team makes a positive difference for everyone average of an “A,” who is willing to help other students with math, because of the quality of his or her efforts and attitude. This who shows creative thinking in mathematics, participates fully in individual does not have to be the “best” athlete and need not be one class, and is proactive. that Phil personally coaches. As such, Phil may consult other MSA coaches in looking beyond his own teams when making his selection.

The Sherry Robinson Scholarship CHARLOTTE SUMNER This scholarship was established in 2013 by an anonymous donor in honor of Upper School English teacher, Sherry Robinson. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship support for a returning Mill Springs Academy Upper School student; the scholarship will be applied toward the cost of that student’s tuition during the following school year. The student selected each year by Sherry Robinson shall be one who possesses the special quality of being an encourager to others. The student should be one who reaches out to those who need a friend and strives to bring out the best in others. From Left to Right: Caroline Holmes, Honorary Mention; Connor Samsky - Silver Medal; Casey Purser, Honorary The Alex Levitt Citizenship Award Mention; Jack Abram, Bronze Medal. CORINNE DAVENPORT MSA Students Receive This award is given to the student who most embodies the qualities Prestigious Spanish Awards that made Alex Levitt so special. He participated in all aspects of campus life, excelled in academics, performed in all the plays and ongratulations to several World Language students musicals, served as the music librarian, and enjoyed using his artistic from Mill Springs Academy who attained national talents. Although he struggled physically, Alex never gave up. He Crecognition for excellent performance on the 2016 raised money for a camp for children with serious illness, sang in National Spanish Examinations. This is the first time that the choir and went out of his way to help others—regardless of the MSA has taken part in this national exam and our students physical cost to himself. Alex Levitt was a role model and inspiration participated with over 160,000 other students from all across to every person who was lucky enough to get to know him. the country.

8 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 Plants and Pollinators an you guess the distance a hive of worker honeybees must fly to make Cone pound of honey? If you guessed 55,000 miles, you’d be correct! This is just one of the amazing facts that students learned during a visit from a member of the Metro Atlanta Beekeepers Association (MABA). Metro Atlanta Beekeepers’ Association is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that supports an active beekeeping community and promotes the art and science of bees and beekeeping to the public through education, events and The committee representing SAIS/SACS was composed of educators with impressive independent services. school experience. Chaired by Dr. Susan Banke, Executive Coach / Educational Leadership The visit from the MABA representa- Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University, the committee also included Ms. Kendra Sue tive accompanied a month-long session in Finch, Technology Integration and Innovation Coordinator at Westminster Schools of Augusta, Dr. which students learned about the life cycle Jane Hannah, Lower School Head at Currey Ingram Academy in Brentwood, TN and Ms. Leisa of plants as well as the critical role bees play Houghton, Head of School, Bulloch Academy in Statesboro, GA. (Pictured L to R: MSA Board in the pollination process. During the visit Chair, Angel Murr, Leisa Houghton, Kendra Sue Finch, Dr. Susan Banke, MSA Headmaster, from MABA, students were able to see close- Robert Moore, Dr. Jane Hannah, and PreUpper Principal, Susan Sanders). up pictures of hives, handle a preserved screen of honey cell, and view a live hive… behind glass, of course! Students were excited to identify the drones and their large MSA Recommended for eyes, the queen with her long abdomen, and see hundreds upon thousands of worker bees Re-accreditation cleaning the hive and continuing to build their structure. Students then applied the n March of this year, a visiting committee representing SAIS (Southern Association of knowledge gained throughout the month Independent Schools) and SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) arrived by writing a persuasive letter to the United on the MSA campus in order to review the self-study process or (a.k.a., 5-year plan) that I States Department of Agriculture urging the school undertook as part of our dual re-accreditation through the two regional accrediting them to find a solution to the problem of agencies. At the end of the visit, the visiting team overwhelming recommended MSA for re- Colony Collapse Disorder epidemic. accreditation which was formally approved by SAIS/SACS in early May. An SAIS/SACS accredited school is part of an international network of accredited schools which have demonstrated success in all facets of running a school and educating children. As such, SAIS/SACS accreditation is recognized throughout the country as a symbol of quality in educational institutions. To earn accreditation, schools must meet extensive quality standards, be validated by an outside group of peer professionals and implement a school plan focused on strategic school improvement and student performance. Accreditation serves as a critical component of a school’s demonstrated effectiveness and ability to provide a successful educa- tional program. A school that is able to achieve accreditation demonstrates a commitment to a process that requires the school to meet a set of rigorous, research-based standards, to engage in a program of continuous school improvement, and to demonstrate quality assurance to its stakeholders through self-evaluation and peer review. Overseen by the MSA Leadership Committee, the self-study and accreditation process is an 18 month journey that involves significant work and research by faculty, staff, board members and parents. This 2015 - 2016 Leadership Committee was chaired by Susan Sanders, PreUpper Principal and included Head of School Robert Moore; Lavone Rippeon, Adminis- From Left to Right: Steffi Schneider, Ross trator; Laurie Jones, Principal of the Lower School; Margaret Brito, Principal of the Middle Morella, Shannon Warchalowsky, Chatham School; Kay Morrison, Communication Arts Principal; Cynthia Traylor, Upper School Prin- the Dog, Cooper Bailey, and Holly from cipal and Janet Ford, Director of Fine Arts. MABA. www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 9 Summertime is so much fun. Everybody plays in the sun. We all play in the pool. Come on in it’s so cool.

MSA’s Band led by Elizabeth Regas. Spring Band Concert Poetry Month he month of April was Poetry ongratulations to the entire MSA Band on such fantastic performances during our Month and the students in Lower Spring Concerts in early May. School teacher Betty Kellenberger’s This year’s shows were extra special for the members of the MSA Band for a couple T C class, learned about the different types of reasons. First, our brand new Assistant Band Director, Eva Lewis, made her conducting of poems such as: acrostic, cinquain, debut! She mesmerized the audience with her amazing ensemble’s performances of MGMT, couplets, synonym diamante, and haiku. John Carpenter, and Metallica! We are ecstatic to have her as a part of our Fine Arts faculty, National Poetry Month is the largest and our MSA family! The evening also marked an historic event for the band with the literary celebration in the world, with presence of 13 graduating Seniors, most of which have been performing with the MSA tens of millions of readers, students, K-12 Band between 6-8 years. In fact, there were so many seniors that Elizabeth and Eva made a teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary short film entitled “You are Awesome!” to pay tribute to these talented musicians who went events curators, publishers, bloggers, and, on to perform pieces by Phil Collins; Creedence Clearwater Revival; Avenged Sevenfold; of course, poets marking poetry’s important Emerson, Lake & Palmer; and the esteemed Kenneth Loggins. place in our culture and our lives.

Standing Room Only n April 29th and 30th the MSA Fine Arts Odepartment presented the spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors live on stage! It’s the story of a lowly flower shop clerk Mr. Mushnik, played by eighth grader Collins on Skid Row that gets tricked Losson, is being “eaten” by the plant, operated by a talking carnivorous plant by freshmanm Jack Hurtsellers, and voiced by to feed it people! What ensues graduating Senior, Sam North. is campy, melodramatic fun! Both shows were completely sold out with audiences showing their approval of the performances through uproarious applause. “The cast and crew were on point, working hard, and having a blast,” said Drama Teacher, Kate McElliott. “Special thanks goes out to all the parents who stepped up and helped make this year’s show Lower School student, Charlotte Christerson, a huge success! We couldn’t have done it without you!” And congratulations to the pictured holding her poetry book. Inside she whole cast and crew! Everyone did an amazing job. wrote this lovely couplet. Couplets usually comprise two lines that rhyme and have the same metre.

10 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 Congratulations to George Klein and his dog, Cookie on their service to the community.

Pet Partners Lower School students play the planets orbiting the sun in “Interplanet Janet” from School House reUpper 7th grader George Klein, Rock. and his dog, Cookie (above), have Precently passed all their tests to become a nationally registered animal School House Rock therapy team with Pet Partners. Pet lovers his year, the Lower School was busy at “Conjunction Junction” as they sang, danced, inherently understand the bond that exists and acted out “Schoolhouse Rock, Live, Jr.!” Each Lower School class learned one song between people and their animals. We enjoy Tand scene to perform, such as “Interjections!” and “I’m Just a Bill” to “The Preamble,” the unconditional love that they provide and “Interplanet Janet”. They put all the songs and scenes together, along with their group every day. Pet Partners trains volunteers number of “Conjunction Junction” to present one fun musical! and evaluates them with their pets for The Lower School Spring Musical was directed by music/drama teacher Kate McElliott, but visiting animal programs in hospitals, Emma Searing, a 2016 MSA graduate, spent the end of her Senior year in music leadership nursing homes, Veterans’ centers, hospice, assisting in the show and performing with the Lower Schoolers. Emma wants to be a music Alzheimer’s facilities, courtrooms, schools teacher and she also assisted Kate again this summer in the Mark Trail musical theater camp and other settings. George and Cookie have of “Lion King, Kids.” Jack Hurtsellers, a rising 10th grader also helped backstage and the already participated in a festival, visited a Lower Schoolers came to love both Emma and Jack as they learned so much from them. The senior living center, and even helped out art department once again provided fun props and Patrick Rose, MSA’s Tech Director, made a at GSU with college students in lowering giant TV for the kids to step out of on stage. stress during finals. What an awesome accomplishment—congratulations George and Cookie! Coming in the Fall his Spring Communication Arts students had first row seats to a preview of next year’s MSA Chess Club experience. Daniel Gurrvich and his coach (and mother) Inga will Topen the chess club to all grade levels, and they love teaching young students to learn the game. MSA is incredibly lucky to have them build our chess program. Daniel travels around the world competing in chess tournaments, and he is currently the top player in the United States under the age of 18. He ranks in the top 50 in the world overall, and at the age of 18 he has already completed his first degree at GA Tech! In addition to his other accomplishments he writes for junior chess publications, and is passionate about spreading a love for the game. Keep Students preview MSA’s chess club which will your eyes peeled for information about signing your student up for next years’ chess club! be offered during the 2016–2017 school year. www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 11 Literary Festival— Regional and State Winners his spring, Fine Arts students were really busy…and not just in the classroom. Team Mustang achieved 2nd Runner-up Toverall at the Literary Festival regional competition held at the University of West Georgia. MSA performers Cartwright Ayres, Sammy Mishkin, Alex Diaz, and Alyssa Quatela also each walked away with 1st place awards in several categories. A few days later, several students traveled to Valdosta State University to compete at the State level where Alex Diaz and Sammy Mishkin both achieved 1st place honors. REGIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL AWARDS Cartwright Ayres | 1st Place | Humorous Interpretation Sammy Mishkin | 1st Place | Piano Alex Diaz | 1st Place | Boys’ Solo Alyssa Quatela | 1st Place | Rhetorical Essay Kiyah Sherman | 2nd Place | Girls’ Solo Jack Abram | 2nd Place | Dramatic Interpretation Jack Hurtsellers, Alex Diaz, Bryce Zimmerman, Sam North | 3rd Place | Boys’ Quartet Nicole Thomas | 4th Place | Dramatic Interpretation Caroline Bonds and Jack Hurtsellers | 4th Place | Duo Interpretation Elliott Cohen | 4th Place | International Extemporaneous

STATE LITERARY FESTIVAL AWARDS Alex Diaz | 1st Place | Boys’ Solo Sammy Mishkin | 1st Place | Piano Kiyah Sherman | 4th Place | Girls’ Soloist Congratulations to all of our MSA performers on a superb job at this year’s Literary Festival! Art Teachers Attend National Conference rt teachers Brenda Smith and Janet Ford attended the National Art Education Association Convention in Chicago, AMarch 17–19. Brenda and Janet attended workshops to be inspired and learn about new ideas and techniques for the studio. They had an amazing time exploring the Pop Art museum and the Chicago Institute of Art, as well as participating in a guided sculpture tour through areas of downtown where they saw public art works by Picasso, Miro, Chagall, and others. One of their favorite parts of the trip was watching so many people interact with the Cloud Gate, a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor. People Art teachers Brenda Smith and Janet Ford pictured in front of the Cloud of all ages and ethnicities were excited and enthralled by the large Gate. The sculpture’s design was inspired by liquid mercury and reflects mirrored ‘bean’ sculpture. They visited it twice while they were in the and distorts the city’s skyline. city!

12 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 Communication Arts Students Enjoy the Outdoors he Great Outdoors was certainly great for nineteen students and four staff members from CommArts who enjoyed the Tnatural beauty of Tennessee in their annual three-day spring trip to Chattanooga. A twenty-six mile trip down the Tennessee River’s “Grand Canyon” on the boat River Explorer, afforded the group the opportunity to learn about the diverse habitat of the river. Students observed great blue herons, blue-winged teals, turkeys, osprey, and red-tailed hawks on the boat ride. “I loved watching the osprey dive for a fish,” exclaimed student Brennan Burstein. Next, students took in a 3-D IMAX film about our National Parks before enjoying a low-country boil and s’mores around a campfire. The next day students spent a full day kayaking on the Hiawassee River. They spied eagles, kingfishers, cliff swallows, and osprey. The warm weather afforded the students the chance to swim in the shallow river, and many a crawfish were discovered under the rocks. On their final day at Camp Lookout, everyone hiked through Chickamauga Battlefield, site of one of the most devastating and important battles of the Civil War. Commenting on the value of the trip, teacher Sam Adams noted, “It’s so important to get kids connected with the outdoor world. Too many kids today spend way too much time on technology.” When asked about his favorite part of the trip, student David Flamini said, “It was all great, but I’d have to say the food was my favorite part.” Anna Patrick kayaking the Hiawassee River.

Sister School Visits Mill Springs Academy fter three years of being pen-pals and skyping, Mill Springs’ students got to meet another set of schoolmates in person, Aduring a second faculty-student exchange. Six people from Little Wound High School on the Pine Ridge reservation in Kyle, South Dakota, flew to Atlanta for a week to attend classes with their fellow Mustangs, mix and mingle, and just get to know each other in person. Amazingly, both schools share the “Mustangs” as their mascot. Little Wound students Tye Pourier, Dave McBride, Catalina Rodriguez, and Gabby Marrufo, along with their chaperones, Eddie Jumping Eagle and Mindy Hunter, spent a lot of time sitting in on classes, getting to know their fellow MSA friends, and sharing various aspects of their culture. For example, Little Wound students Tye and Dave taught the Diversity Club kids a traditional Native American game called “sticks”. The students compared their schools and classes, Welcome! Eddie Jumping Eagle, Catalina Rodriguez, Gabby Marrufo, and Dave sang a traditional Lakota prayer for the club members. Tye Pourier, Dave McBride and Mindy Hunter all pose under the Mill While in Atlanta, the Little Wound group toured the Atlanta Springs sign upon arrival. Aquarium, the CNN Center, the King Center, and the Booth Western Art Museum. Teacher Chelsea Michelson noted, “This is the the farewell ceremony, Robert Moore presented Little Wound with kind of global education that we know is so important for our kids a piece of pottery made from Georgia clay. “I hope we can keep to experience.” At the end of the visit, the Lakota kids were treated to this relationship going,” Robert stated. “It has been an invaluable a southern feast, including barbeque, corn bread, fried okra, collard experience for Mill Springs, and we hope to continue to develop and greens, slaw, and banana pudding. Little Wound student Dave said expand our friendship with Little Wound,” he added. Next October he tried everything except the okra. “It scared me,” he joked. At a group of MSA students and teachers will visit Little Wound. www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 13 Golf Tournament ur 2016 Tee-off for Technology Golf Tournament was a great success! Mother ONature served up a gorgeous day for golf and everyone had a fantastic time as they raised money for Mill Springs’ technology infrastructure. Congratulations to this year’s winners and a huge thanks to all of our sponsors. OTHER CONTEST WINNERS: Bill Theriot | putting contest Jerry Ginger | closest to the pin Brad Payne | longest drive SPONSORS: Holt & Holt | Tournament Sponsor Collins Cooper Carusi Architects / Choate Construction | Food Sponsors Pope & Land | Beverage Cart Sponsor JMT Builders | Hole-in-One Sponsor Pond Co. | Hole Sponsor t-Olive Properties | Hole Sponsor Chip and Stormy White | Hole Sponsor Congratulations to this year’s winning foursome (L to R): Ed Coco, Robert Moore, Kevin Heskett, and Bill Theriot pictured with his son Darryl Coleman | Hole Sponsor Kevan.

Senior Presentations orty eight seniors impressed the entire MSA community this Fspring with their documented research and public speaking skills, when they performed in a 12-year MSA tradition known as Senior Presentations. Each year, seniors choose a topic that is interesting to them, research it, and develop a plan to engage the audience with pleasing graphics and data, and finally present Lower Svhool students pose for a photo after signing a wall in the new their work to the MSA community to building. which parents, teachers, and students are all invited. Seniors dedicate about eight weeks to prepare for the Writing on the Walls event. “They have the chance to push ising fifth graders paid a visit to the new Lower/Middle School themselves out of a comfortable place, building before construction was complete. Inside, they signed beyond high school expectations and Rtheir names on the walls where the Middle School lockers into the next level of academic achievement,” said Upper School were later hung. The students are very excited about being the first Principal, Cynthia Traylor. “This orchestrated pressure prepares them group of 5th graders in the new building. It looks amazing! well for the rigors and heat of college studies.”

14 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 ALUMNI NEWS

BRYAN J. LYNN (2009)—Bryan was recently accepted into Mercer University School of Medicine’s MD program. Bryan obtained his undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State University as well as his Masters of Science in Preclinical Sciences from Mercer. Congratulations, Bryan! Everyone at MSA is super proud of you. Brian Lynn, class of 2009

Michael Healey, 9th grader Soaring with MSA parent and Emergency Response Specialist at the CDC, Kimberly Eagles Slaughter (left), presents important information to students about current ichael topics in public health. Healey of Troop 6955 and MTroop 3000 has completed all the requirements for the rank of Eagle Bacteria and the CDC Scout. His project was to make personal reUpper Life Science completed their study on microbiology. hygiene bags for the victims of the South They became more familiar with the world of bacteria, Carolina flooding. He collected supplies and Pantibiotics, vaccines, and viruses. MSA parent Kimberly organized the packaging and delivery of 200 Slaughter (pictured), mom of Emersyn Slaughter, has a degree in hygiene bags and additional supplies. The Microbiology and has worked at the Center of Disease Control and hygiene bags were donated to the House Prevention for two decades. She graciously took her time to present of Hope Center for distribution to those information about the CDC and answer student questions about some people in need. Congratulations Michael on of the headline illnesses like the Zika virus and Ebola. Kimberly was this terrific accomplishment. also able to clear misconceptions about the CDC and microbiology. www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 15 SPORTS Track & Field Baseball The 2016 Mustangs had a roller coaster of a season finishing with a record of 5 wins and 6 losses, which overall, was not a bad showing for such a young team. Despite the teams sub .500 record, they still competed for the AAC Championship, making it all the way to the final game against Cottage only to fall short of a win. The Mustangs fought hard all season finishing 2nd in the AAC, scoring 100 runs and totaling 50 hits. Senior Trevor Tencza finished the year with a .500 batting average, leading the team. With only four seniors graduating this year (Thomas Moore, Tim Schultheis, Trevor Tencza, and Cameron Schrader), the Mustangs look poised to compete for the AAC Championship next season! Go Green Machine! Congratulations to MSA’s 2015–2016 Track & Field Team on another great season!

The Track and Field team wrapped up the 2016 school year with another record breaking season. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams were runners up in the AAC league and region championship meets. A majority of the team qualified for the GISA state meet in Albany, where the boys’ team finished in the top five! As a team, track athletes broke 10 school records and had 36 personal bests. The team also said a difficult goodbye to our seniors—Johnny Ray, Brandon McCormick, Sophie Davis, Wesley Site, and Austin Palmore. We will miss our talented leaders dearly, but we are also excited to see what our younger Mustangs have in store for next season. Noah Altman prepares a mean pitch. Golf Lacrosse by Coach Josh Hersko The past three years, we have The Mustang Lacrosse Team had an excellent 2015-16 season and graduated several very talented consisted of a wide-range of students from Upper, PreUpper and and hardworking golfers from Mill even Middle School. Judging by the youth on this year’s team, to Springs Academy, and we started say the future is bright would be a major understatement. We really this year with quite a few new faces relied on the seasoned skills of Upper School students such as Reid on the team, and many young Cohen and Michael Healey to lead our young team from a very players. There was reason to believe beginner squad at the start of the season to a more experienced squad that this might be a difficult year when we wrapped up in May. Although we certainly had our ups and for our team to find scoring success. downs this season with all the different personalities coming together, However, the young Mustang team I am very proud of the Mustang Lacrosse Team for their hard work, proved to be filled with talent as and for finishing the season as one cohesive unit. Great job guys!!! they managed to win the AAC for the third year in a row and the sixth out of the last seven years. The team also placed 4th at the GISA-AA Regionals, where 8th grader Yates Smith shot the lowest individual score of 87 to earn a spot in the state tournament at Calloway Gardens where he ultimately tied for fourth place with a score of 83. We can all be proud of the work Rising 9th grader, Yates Smith, that these outstanding youth put in holds up the 4th place trophy this year, and next year promises to he earned at this year’s State bring about even greater success. Tournament. MSA’s 2015–2016 Lacrosse Team

16 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 MSA Athletes Honored for Their Achievements In addition to participating and often hosting the AAC banquet, MSA also has its own awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our superb athletes. Congratulations to the following individuals who were recognized this year at either the MSA Sports Banquet on May 6 as well as the AAC All Conference Banquet. SWIMMING AWARDS VARSITY BOYS SOCCER AWARDS GIRLS JV GIRLS Coaches Award— Coaches Award—Wesley Coaches Award— Coaches Award— William Treace Site, Dylan Porper, Jack Emily Wright Lilliana Coco MVP—Drew Maichle Buck, Michael Flanigan, MVP—Alli Kogoy MVP—Jordyn DeNardo Most Improved—Trey Reid Richard Brooks, Sean Most Improved— Most Improved—Hanna Rae Nemesh, Tyler Harrel, Maddie Hahn WRESTLING AWARDS Jake Garrett JV BOYS AAC All Conference Coaches Award—Tom Ray MVP—Evan Smith Players—Alli Kogoy, Coaches Award—Zach Burns MVP—John Ray Most Improved—Tommy Ray Haley Williams, MVP—Joshua Huiet Most Improved— Connor Bollinger, BOYS BASKETBALL Most Improved— Jacobi Garrett Ben Cohen Jack Buckley AWARDS TRACK & FIELD AWARDS Coaches Award— BASEBALL AWARDS VARSITY GIRLS Coaches Award— Russell Jones Golden Glove—Ty Harrell Coaches Award— Siobhan Hightower & MVP—Jack Buck Silver Slugger— Elizabeth Goodhew Johnny Ray Most Improved— Trevor Tencza MVP—Siobahn Hightower MVP—Sophie Davis Cameron Schrader MVP—Michael Flanigan Most Improved— & Sam Lynch Most Improved— Steffi Schneider GIRLS BASKETBALL Most Improved— AWARDS Tim Schultheis Victoria Toscano & Coaches Award— Brandon McCormick GOLF AWARDS Rachel Robertson MVP—Samantha Benjamin Coaches Award—Neil Jensen Most Improved— MVP—Yates Smith Jordyn DeNardo Most Improved— Michael Martin VOLLEYBALL AWARDS JV LACROSSE AWARDS Coaches Award— Coaches Award— Annie Howard Michael Healey MVP—Emily Cowart MVP—Reid Cohen Most Improved—Emily Kane Most Improved— VARSITY Reese Bentley Coaches Award— Morgan Graves LACROSSE AWARDS Alli Kogoy holds her 1st place trophy flanked by Coaches (L to R) Nellie MV—Samantha Benjamin JV BOYS Most Improved—Alli Kogoy Jackson, Karen Kaiser and Carolyn Shapiro, with Athletic Director, Coaches Award—Jacob Beck AAC All Conference Players— James Sampson, in back. MVP—Bren Nemesh Samantha Benjamin Most Improved— & Sara Edge Tennis Ryan Winston & The Mustang Tennis Team had a fantastic season, overcoming some TENNIS AWARDS Reese Bentley challenging opponents. Some highlights included Upper students BOYS VARSITY BOYS Alli Kogoy winning the AAC Championship in Singles and placing Coaches Award— 3rd in the state of Georgia, as well as Connor Bollinger coming Matt Rankin Coaches Award— within two games of beating the top singles player from the Cottage MVP—Connor Bollinger Michael Healey School. Overall, this year’s team proved themselves to be one of the Most Improved— MVP—Reid Cohen most hardworking and supportive teams both on and off the court. Kevin Kemple www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 17 BUILDING ON A MISSION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

We are profoundly grateful for each and every family, individual and foundation that has contributed to our capital campaign for a permanent Lower/Middle School. Construction is complete and classes for grades 1-6 will be held in the new building beginning in August, 2016. Everyone listed below has shown great confidence in our school as evidenced by their financial participation. Thank you to the following donors for making this campaign such a big success!

Rich and Cathy Abram Scott and Michele Brown Tracy Dalton Esteban and Jennifer Gorgoll Carol and Tarpley Adams Douglas and Kristi Buce Jeff and Elaine Davis Fred and Lauren Green Michael and Kim Adams Yvonne Buchberger John and Valerie Davis Michael and Meredith Griffeth Samuel Adams Rob and Lynn Buck Robert and Trish Davis Larry and Catherine Grizzle Philip and Cynthia Agcaoili Oliver and Karel Burns Doug and Janis Day Melissa Grizzle Arvind and Jyotsna Ajinkya Farrel and Ilana Burstein Susan Day and Jonathan Easterling Paul and Jackie Grupe Robert and Maureen Alexander Ron and Sharon Bush Ericka De La Garza Alex and Angie Gue Leah Allen Darryl Butler and Karen Ferguson Sean and Stephanie DeNardo Jimmy and Melanie Guest Mike and Courtney Antonucci Brian and Lisa Buxton Darla DeRosa Jaime Gutierrez Howard and Colleen Austin Grier and Ashley Campbell Dewberry Foundation Katie Hadaway Wesley and Jenny Avritt LaVerne Cantrell Don and Laura Dickerson Paul Hagedorn Carolina Ayerbe and Damian Farrier Pete and Nancy Capponi Terry and LaDawna Dickerson Brad and Tracy Hahn Tim and Leigh Ann Ayres Wayne Carey and Yvonne Satterwhite Ralph and Gina DiClemente Mehran and Rachel Haidari Heather Bailey Harris and April Carlock Larry and Karen Domenico Randy and Sandra Hain David and Janet Bain Michael and Bre Carlson Mike and Kim Dore Phil Hanson Joe and Cheryl Balog Carlyle Fraser Employee Benefits Fund Courtney Downs Bill and Whitney Harper Paul and Mary Barkley Daniel and Deb Carmody Justin Draycott and Alex Nicolescu Steve and Sandy Harrell Janice Barton Wendy and Derek Carvotta Jay and Debbie Drew Camilla Harshbarger Laura Barton Nicholas and Margaret Ceto Kevin Dugger and Beth Denker Ann Hartin David and Stacey Baum Bob and Nell Chambers Johnny and Renee Easterling Jeanne Harvey Tim and Lynise Beard Don and Bev Chapman Jodi Easter-Smith and Bruce Smith Cheri and Jim Harwood Al and Jan Beaupre Thomas and Kathy Cheek Dexter Edge Michael and Kari Haverland David and Jennifer Bechtel Heidi Chisholm Brittany Emge Kris Hawksworth Gretchen and Peter Beck John Chisholm Chris and Kathy Espinosa Holly Hayes-Morrisey Patsy and Firman Beckwith Claire and John Christerson Victoria and Dave Fairley Scott and Linda Hayman Believe in Me Foundation, Inc. Michael and Jinjie Cicco Jamie and Valerie Fambrough Tom and Lee Healey Jim and Julia Belk Bob and Ruth Ann Clanin Susan and Dan Faulk Charles and Amber Henderson Chris and Tressa Bell Bruce Clayton David and Deidre Fisher Sean and Tonya Henderson Jim Benjamin and Jeanne Harvey Jack and Nikki Clemens Sheila and John FitzGerald Joey and Wendy Henslee Alice Bentley Raymond and Devonda Cobb John and Joanne Fitzpatrick Brenda Herrington Gil Benton Ed and Jill Coco Mike and Kathy Flagg Josh Hersko Kathy Benton Mark and Sheila Cohen Tom and Gail Flanigan Kevin and Lisa Heskett Bonnie Bergstresser Richard and Leslie Collins Janet and Scott Ford John and Sandy Hess Mark and Cathy Berman Carlos Colón Jim Foster Annette Higgins Larry and Lynne Birnbaum Allison Comis Jean Fraser Alex and Molly Hill Greg and Amy Bodeep Joe and Judy Comis Mike and Laura Garguilo Anne and Jeff Holland Sam and Judy Boghosian Jessica and Mark Connell Colleen Garrick-Bisacca and Paul David and Sara Holmes Joe and Sherri Bollinger Steven and Heidi Cook Bisacca Michael and Vicky Holt Russell and Jill Bonds Max and Holly Couch Bryan and Leslie Gersack Jack and Leah Horton Bruce and Deena Bowers Charlie and Laura Covert Kathie Gilbert-Keller Sasha and Holly Horwitz Mike and Bette Rose Bowers Dean and Alice Cowart Eerik and Laurie Giles Terry and Christi Howard Rich Breitkopf and Judith Wellen John and Cheri Coyle Jerry and Pat Ginger Jay and Vicki Hudson Adam and Suzanne Bressler John Crisp and Sharon Odell Larry and Gailynn Gluth James P. Hudson Bright Wings Foundation Charles Crockett Chip and Lora Gonzales Dan and Mona Huffman Margaret and Robert Brito John and Julia Cullerton Leonard and Deborah Goodelman Branigan and James Hughes Lee and Edita Brooks John and Sylvia Cutchin John Goodhew Jim and Liz Hughes Charles and Olga Brown Tom and Martha Dalluge Todd and Lauren Gordon Rolf and Waldtraut Hummel

18 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 BUILDING ON A MISSION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (continued) Sirka Hummel Michael and Barbara McCarthy Jim and Christine Hurtsellers Matt McConnell Barry and Sylvia Hyman Jeff and Carrie McCormick Lisa and Michael Imsand Walter and Sammye McCreary Mark and Juli Itzkovitz Ross and Cindy McCullough Nellie Jackson Kate and Don McElliott David Jenkins Patrick and Tammy McHugh Jo and Michelle Jenkins Samuel and Audrey Meline Steve and Wendy Jensen Steve Micham and Alice Micham John and Mary Franklin Foundation Chelsea Michelson Stan and Cristy Johnson Alicia Miller Laurie and Will Jones Jeffrey Miller Taniah Jones Greg and Christine Mishkin Bill and Cammi Jones Steve and Wendy Moffitt Steven and Carol Julian Donna and Patrick Moore Karen Kaiser Robert Moore Katy Kane and Keith Rateliff Thomas Moore Stuart and Beth Kane Robert and Laurie Morella Shilpee Kathuria Kay and Cliff Morrison David Katz Andreas and Lynn Mowinckel Kode and Susan Kaufman MSA Parent Volunteer Association Betty and Danny Kellenberger Martha A. Muir Steven and Nicole Kennedy Dan and Jen Mulligan Eric Khong Keith and Kathy Muma Kelli King Angel and Dan Murr Bobbie and Martin Kite Daniel and Judy Murr Bob and Jennifer Klein Stuart and Laura Murray Shannon and Patrick Koch Bill and Neely Musgrave Andy and Lori Kogoy Van and Angela Nanney Jennifer Kramer Carissa and Kevin Nelson Gail and G. Paul Kreher John and Angela Nemesh Rick and Malinda Lackey Mike and Sue Nemesh Michael and Susan Lake Rob and Winona Newman Joe and Becky Lamp’l Dawn Noel Roy and Elise Lander Jim and Judy Norris Mary Lanning Bill and Katherine North Mark and Nancy Lesser Rochelle and Vic Northrup Lettie Pate Evans Foundation John and Frances O’Brien Diane Lewis Danny and Cinda O’Keefe Stephen and Tamu Lewis Randy and Andi Oppmann Jay and Lisa Liban Adam and Amy Orkin Ed and Laura Little Dale and Gwendolyn Orred Mike and Heather Lober Matt and Susan Orred Hunter and Laura Losson A.G. and Patricia Palmore Peter, Michele & Jessica Lublin Jim and Kathy Papasidero Anthony and Kelly Lynch Matt Parkey Jason and Stephanie Mack John and Liz Parks Andrew and Kim Maichle Nader and Sherri Parman Richard and Colleen Marshall Bryan and Amy Parsons Brian and Clare Martin Jim and Tara Paul Julie Martin Marko and Kimberlie Pekez Michael and Ashley Martin Ed and Diane Phillips Rob Martin David and Lezlie Pipes Scott and Wendy May David and Luanne Porper www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 19 BUILDING ON A MISSION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (continued) James and JoAnn Sampson Heather and Brian Tansy Louise and Brett Samsky Greg and Liz Taylor Errol and Susan Sanders Robert and Renee Taylor Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Steven Taylor Charles Scarborough Bill and Sylvia Taylor Brian and Jody Schiltz Joe and Janelle Tencza Nick and Susan Schiltz Bill and Leena Thieriot Mike and Ingrid Schneider Thomas Guy Woolford Charitable Trust Dana Schneiderman Patrick and Renee Thomas Dirk and Carol Schrader Cindy Thorne Mike and Carla Schultheis Maeve Thorpe Gayle Sealer Roberto Tijerina Hannah Seals Terry and Connie Tisdale Kim Seals Jim and Beth Tompkins Eric and Anna Searing Jim Torrance Brian Sellers Cynthia Traylor and Daniel Deleveaux Nimesh and Regina Shah Anthony and Jeneane Treace Pat and Patricia Shannon Kris and Jane Turnbull Carolyn Shapiro William and Molly Turner Brian and Kristin Shelton Hector Turrado Ronnie and Paulette Sherrill Ray and Jane Vaughters Stuart and Cameron Sherrill Howard and Kathy Waits Paul Shlanta and Mary Long Al and Wilma Walker David and Elisa Siegel Tom Walker and Suzanne Moon Manny and Elke Silva Johnny Walker Walter and Kim Site Betty Wallace Ann Marie Skinner and Gary Fannin John and Caroline Wallace Dr. and Mrs. Robert Slayden Carol Walnut Frank and Judith Slaymaker Shannon Warchalowsky Brad and Brandi Smallwood Wes and Danette Warmouth Aaron and Robyn Smith Curt and Anne Weaver Brenda Smith Jerry and Sharon Weicken Dan and Rhonda Smith Jörg and Tiffany Weiss Gil Smith and Judy Shurling Sandra and Robert Weston Kisha Smith Kevin Westray Leila and Rusty Smith Angela White Michael and Tove Smith Kathleen White Russell and Courtney Smith Chip and Stormy White Deidra Pratt Martin and Ralda Reish Rick and Jill Snelling Adam and Shannon Wickley Elouise Pratt Ed and Eileen Reitler Thomas and Margaret Sockwell William B. Orkin Foundation, Inc. Ethan Rabman Russell and Lisa Reynolds Christine Stanley Hal and Jane Williams Shawn and Tracey Rae Lavone Rippeon Christopher and Christine Stanley Joe Wilson and Leslie Anderson Vaidehi and Murthy Rallapalli Mike and Debra Robertson Jeff and Karen Stanley Jeff and Laura Winston Mary and Felipe Ramirez Al and Becky Robinson Jim and Alison Stoddart Jack and Peggy Withrow James and Elizabeth Rankin Stacy and Cliff Robinson Stan and Diana Stokey Brad and Betsy Wolff Gil and Betsy Ratcliff Jarvis and Lenarda Robinson Dick and Lou Stormont John and Kimberly Wright Steven and Julie Rau Sherry and Terry Robinson Richard and Lauren Stormont Gary and Krista Yager Timothy Ray Craig and Angelia Robson Susan Story Leo and Judy Yager Jim and Beth Reaves Edward and Marsha Roepe Jeff Strode Todd and Rachelle Yelverton Lou Reaves Patrick and Heather Rose Edward and Wendy Sullivan Jan Zant Dan and Dara Redler Ruth Rothchild Wayne and Deborah Super Eric and Chrissie Reed Carol and Rick Rothschild Sue Swanson Elizabeth Regas Nicky Rudd Kathleen Swift Wayne and Rubye Reid Jeff Ryer Brian and Erin Symonds Kenneth and Sherrie Reish Martin and Cindy Salzman

20 Mill Springs Academy Matters SUMMER 2016 ANNUAL FUND Annual Fund 2015–2016 (2015–2016) The Annual Fund is the most important gift our parents, board, and faculty/staff are asked to make to the school each year. THIS YEAR’S GOALS ARE: • Raise $250,000 • Receive 100% participation from our entire school family (parents, board, faculty/staff) Thank you to the following families and individuals Staff/Faculty CurrentCurrent New who supported this year’s campaign: Board of Trustrees ParentsParents Parents

Rich and Cathy Abram Jim and Julia Belk Ron and Sharon Bush Greg and Frances Connor John and Kim Adair Chris and Tressa Bell Darryl Butler and Karen Ferguson Steven and Heidi Cook Carol and Tarpley Adams James Benjamin Grier and Ashley Campbell Max and Holly Couch Samuel Adams Alice Bentley Tom and Jennifer Campbell Charlie and Laura Covert Philip and Cynthia Agcaoili Bonnie Bergstresser LaVerne Cantrell Dean and Alice Cowart Sandra Ahern Mark and Cathy Berman Pete and Nancy Capponi John and Cheri Coyle Winston Ali Matthew Billips Wayne Carey and Yvonne Satterwhite Jolyn Crim Baileigh Allen Larry and Lynne Birnbaum Harris and April Carlock John Crisp and Sharon Odell Brien Allen Greg and Amy Bodeep Michael and Bre Carlson John and Sylvia Cutchin Leah Allen Sam and Judy Boghosian Carlyle Fraser Employee Benefits Fund Tom and Martha Dalluge Nina Altman and Marty Sifen Jon and Liz Bolander Daniel and Deb Carmody Tracy Dalton Mike and Courtney Antonucci Joe and Sherri Bollinger Kevin and Donna Carroll Larry and Laura Davenport Joe and Fran Arena Russell and Jill Bonds Chris and Cat Casdia John and Valerie Davis Sue Arenstein Will and Jackie Border Nicholas and Margaret Ceto Jeff and Elaine Davis Xavier and Leah Ashe Randy and Rita Botnick Brandyn Chapman Robert and Trish Davis Howard and Colleen Austin Steve and Trish Boyer Thomas and Kathy Cheek Barbara Day Carolina Ayerbe and Damian Farrier Rich Breitkopf and Judith Wellen Heidi Chisholm Doug and Janis Day Tim and Leigh Ann Ayres Adam and Suzanne Bressler John Chisholm Susan Day and Jonathan Easterling Heather Bailey Lisa Brinkley Choate Construction Company Sean and Stephanie DeNardo Joe and Cheryl Balog Margaret and Robert Brito Claire and John Christerson Darla DeRosa Sandra Banks Lee and Edita Brooks Tom and Belle Christerson Jorge Diaz and Karen Hallock Paul and Mary Barkley Charles and Olga Brown David and Mary Clapp Don and Laura Dickerson N.A. and Judy Barnes Jeff and Traci Brown Bruce and Mary Clayton Terry and LaDawna Dickerson Janice Barton James and Coleen Bryant Jack and Nikki Clemens Ralph and Gina DiClemente Laura Barton Scott Bryant Raymond and Devonda Cobb Jennie and Joseph Donaldson David and Stacey Baum Yvonne Buchberger Ed and Jill Coco Mike and Kim Dore Nathan and Ann Beard Rob and Lynn Buck Laura Cohen Shaun Doty Tim and Lynise Beard Ross and Cynthia Buckley Mark and Sheila Cohen Courtney Downs Al and Jan Beaupre Robert and Carolyn Bullard Richard and Leslie Collins Mike and Karyn Doyle David and Jennifer Bechtel Joan Burns William and Rita Collins Justin Draycott and Alex Nicolescu Gretchen and Peter Beck Oliver and Karel Burns Carlos Colón Margot Draycott Mark and Jodi Beck Farrel and Ilana Burstein Allison Comis Jay and Debbie Drew Patsy and Firman Beckwith Derek and Mindy Bush Joe and Judy Comis Kevin Dugger and Beth Denker www.millsprings.org Mill Springs Academy Matters 21 ANNUAL FUND (2015–2016) (continued)

Johnny and Renee Easterling Brad and Tracy Hahn Glover Johnson Bill and Anita Marco Jodi Easter-Smith and Bruce Smith Mehran and Rachel Haidari Stan and Cristy Johnson MarketSource, Inc. Dexter Edge Randy and Sandra Hain Bill and Cammi Jones Brian and Clare Martin Brittany Emge Phil Hanson Juliet Jones Julie Martin George Emmert and Cindy Patrick Bill and Whitney Harper Laurie and Will Jones Michael and Ashley Martin Chris and Kathy Espinosa Steve and Sandy Harrell Taniah Jones Mike and Nancy Mattox The Evelyn & Frank Gordy Foundation Don and James Harris Steven and Carol Julian Scott and Wendy May Victoria and Dave Fairley Camilla Harshbarger Karen Kaiser Michael and Barbara McCarthy John and Rebecca Falco Ann Hartin Katy Kane and Keith Rateliff Matt McConnell Jamie and Valerie Fambrough Jack Hartrampf Stuart and Beth Kane Jeff and Carrie McCormick Dan and Susan Faulk Jeanne Harvey Shilpee Kathuria Walter and Sammye McCreary Laurie Fields Cheri and Jim Harwood David Katz Hershel and Carolyn McCroan David and Deidre Fisher Michael and Kari Haverland Kode and Susan Kaufman Toby and Lori McCullers Jay and Jan Fisher Kris Hawksworth Mark and Nancy Kaufman Ross and Cindy McCullough Sheila and John FitzGerald Holly Hayes-Morrisey Betty and Danny Kellenberger Kate and Don McElliott John and Joanne Fitzpatrick Paul and Dawn Hazzard Marilynn Kelm Samuel and Audrey Meline Mike and Kathy Flagg Ruth Healey Christopher and Leah Kemple Randall and Sharon Mendoza Janet and Scott Ford Tom and Lee Healey Steven and Nicole Kennedy Kenneth Meyers and Sandra Lopez Jim Foster Ted and Beatriz Heath Phyllis Ketcham Steve Micham Jean Fraser Jennifer Heiner and Tim Gustafson Eric Khong Chelsea Michelson Jill Fredo Charles and Amber Henderson Kelli King Tom and Shelley Middleton Peter and Linda Fredo Sean and Tonya Henderson Christine I. King-Francis Alicia Miller Lance and Susan Friedland Joey and Wendy Henslee Eric and Chris Kiser Jeffrey Miller David and Stephanie Gaitan Brenda Herrington Bob and Jennifer Klein Greg and Christine Mishkin Mike and Laura Garguilo Josh Hersko Andy and Lori Kogoy Steve and Wendy Moffitt Clarence Garrett and Carolyn Thornton Ken and Libby Heskett Mike and Janice Kuhn Donna and Patrick Moore Laura Garrett Kevin and Lisa Heskett Steve and Deb Kushnick Robert Moore Pamela Garrett John and Sandy Hess Rick and Malinda Lackey Thomas Moore Sue and Gerry Garrick Bennie Hewett Joel and Anne Lake Robert and Laurie Morella Colleen Garrick-Bisacca and Paul Annette Higgins Michael and Susan Lake Kay and Cliff Morrison Bisacca Alex and Molly Hill Shawn and Maureen Lally Reuven Moses and Shoshi Reingold Dan and Nancy Garrison David and Sara Holmes Arch and Alyse Lamb Dennis and Heather Mostyn Bryan and Leslie Gersack Michael and Vicky Holt Joe and Becky Lamp’l Gordon and Sally Muir Kathie Gilbert-Keller Bill and Mary Hornaday David and Leslie Langford Martha A. Muir Eerik and Laurie Giles Jack and Leah Horton Ronald Lanzo Dan and Jen Mulligan Jerry and Pat Ginger David and Merle Horwitz Andy and Helaine Lasky Keith and Kathy Muma Larry and Gailynn Gluth Terry and Christi Howard Sally LeFevre James and Robin Murphy Penny Gold Jay and Vicki Hudson Mark and Nancy Lesser Angel and Dan Murr Chip and Lora Gonzales Dan and Mona Huffman Stephen and Tamu Lewis Daniel and Judy Murr John Goodhew Branigan and James Hughes Jay and Lisa Liban Stuart and Laura Murray Leigh Goodwyn Jodie Huiet Ed and Laura Little Bill and Neely Musgrave Todd and Lauren Gordon Sirka Hummel Mike and Heather Lober Narayan and Laxmi Naik Esteban and Jennifer Gorgoll Jim and Christine Hurtsellers José López-Zeno and Nora Sandoval Van and Angela Nanney Michael and Meredith Griffeth Barry and Sylvia Hyman David and Leslie Lopp Carissa and Kevin Nelson Jerry and Sally Gross Lisa and Michael Imsand Hunter and Laura Losson John and Angela Nemesh Paul and Jackie Grupe Mark and Juli Itzkovitz Anthony and Kelly Lynch Mike and Sue Nemesh Alex and Angie Gue Nellie Jackson Jason and Stephanie Mack Leonard and Hope Nettles Jimmy and Melanie Guest David Jenkins Charles and Gale MacNeill Rob and Winona Newman Jaime Gutierrez Jo and Michelle Jenkins Andrew and Kim Maichle Sid and Regina Newman Katie Hadaway Steve and Wendy Jensen Michael and Lisa Mallady Dawn Noel

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Jim and Judy Norris Lavone Rippeon Bob and Beryle Slayden Kris and Jane Turnbull Bill and Katherine North Mike and Debra Robertson Brad and Brandi Smallwood William and Molly Turner Rochelle and Vic Northrup Al and Becky Robinson Aaron and Robyn Smith Hector Turrado Tom and Amy Olney Jarvis and Lenarda Robinson Brenda Smith John and Susan Urban Randy and Andi Oppmann Stacy and Cliff Robinson Dan and Rhonda Smith Michael and Sheryl Van Aken Dale and Gwendolyn Orred Craig and Angelia Robson David and Caroline Smith Ray and Jane Vaughters Matt and Susan Orred Ron and Gail Robson Donald and Jennifer Smith Jon and Estelle Vore Joydi Ovalle Edward and Marsha Roepe Joseph Smith and Jill Levenson-Smith Howard and Kathy Waits Joe and Hilary Pace Patrick and Heather Rose Kisha Smith Al and Wilma Walker A.G. and Patricia Palmore Ed and Tanya Rosenblatt Leila and Rusty Smith Johnny Walker Alan and Lisa Palmore Michael and Kimberly Rosenthal Michael and Tove Smith Betty Wallace Austin Palmore Eric and Stacey Rothberg Russell and Courtney Smith Brenda Wallace Jim and Kathy Papasidero Ruth Rothchild Thomas and Margaret Sockwell John and Caroline Wallace Matt Parkey Carol and Rick Rothschild Diane Sprous Carol Walnut John and Liz Parks Nicky Rudd Christopher and Christine Stanley Shannon Warchalowsky Nader and Sherri Parman Jeff Ryer Jim and Alison Stoddart Wes and Danette Warmouth Bryan and Amy Parsons Martin and Cindy Salzman Stan and Diana Stokey Howard and Nita Waserman Matt Partain and Yoke Ching Wong James and JoAnn Sampson Richard and Lauren Stormont Curtis and Betsy Weaver Scott and Amy Peeples David and Lana Samsky Jeff Strode Jerry and Sharon Weicken Marko and Kimberlie Pekez Louise and Brett Samsky Terry Strode Jörg and Tiffany Weiss Milan and Desa Pekez Errol and Susan Sanders Edward and Wendy Sullivan Lawrence and Melissa Weiss Phil and Angela Peppers Edith and Ralph Satterwhite Sue Swanson Penelope Weiss Matt and Patti Phillips Brian and Marcia Schiff Kathleen Swift Robert and Anita Wellen David and Lezlie Pipes Brian and Jody Schiltz Brian and Erin Symonds Brian and Julie Wenger David and Luanne Porper Nick and Susan Schiltz Sharon Symonds Len and Joan West Deidra Pratt Thomas and Marge Schmidt Bill and Cheryl Syrett Sandra and Robert Weston Elouise Pratt Mike and Ingrid Schneider Mitchell and Carol Taplitz Rodger and Michelle Weyant Robert and Kimberly Purser Dana Schneiderman Kevin and Denise Tate Angela White Shawn and Tracey Rae Dirk and Carol Schrader Joseph and Kathy Taura Chip and Stormy White Vaidehi and Murthy Rallapalli Mike and Carla Schultheis Greg and Liz Taylor Sharon White Mary and Felipe Ramirez Gayle Sealer Janelle Taylor Adam and Shannon Wickley James and Elizabeth Rankin Eric and Anna Searing Robert and Renee Taylor Joe and Jacquie Wickley Gil and Betsy Ratcliff Brian Sellers Bill and Leena Thieriot Bill and Judy Wilkes Steven and Julie Rau Nimesh and Regina Shah Patrick and Renee Thomas Hal and Jane Williams Timothy Ray Pat and Patricia Shannon Cindy Thorne Joe Wilson and Leslie Anderson Jim and Beth Reaves Carolyn Shapiro Maeve Thorpe Jeff and Laura Winston Lou Reaves John and Hilary Sherman Roberto Tijerina Mark and Julie Woods Eric and Chrissie Reed Paul Shlanta and Mary Long Terry and Connie Tisdale John and Kimberly Wright Elizabeth Regas Russell and Traci Shuster Eve Tomberlin Gary and Krista Yager Robin Reid Steven and Nancy Simms Jim and Beth Tompkins Brian York Wayne and Rubye Reid Walter and Kim Site Joseph and Susan Toscano Jamison and Renee Young Ed and Eileen Reitler Ann Marie Skinner and Gary Fannin Cynthia Traylor and Daniel Deleveaux Jan Zant Russell and Lisa Reynolds Julianne Slaughter Anthony and Jeneane Treace

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