2017

From Lori Ann Bailey...... 2 Building a Wellness Culture... 14 Letter from the Chairman...... 3 Income & Expense...... 15 Colonial Day at Tamassee...... 4 Community Corner...... 16 Pastor’s’ Lunch & Learn...... 5 A New Normal for Tonya...... 17 The Gift of Normalcy...... 6 Awards & Scholarships...... 18 Tamassee Faithful...... 7 4H Club Wins Award...... 19 Tamasee LifeBridge Program... 8 JAC Provides Support for...... 19 2017 Childcare Report...... 9 Hurricane Heroes PA Children’s Center...... 10 Family of Donors...... 20 2016/17 Academic Year...... 11 Honorariums...... 22 Forming a Family...... 12 Memorials...... 24 Donor Spotlight...... 12 Awards Day 2018...... 27 Campus Renovations...... 13 & Improvements WHAT’S INSIDE OUR MISSION From the Desk of Lori Ann Bailey Supporting children and families in crisis through residential, educational, & outreach services. Tamassee DAR School was founded in 1919 because the OUR VISION Daughters of the American Revolution recognized the need to To provide the highest quality of care for children and provide educational opportunities for the children of the southern families in crisis. Appalachian Mountains. From the time the first students were admitted to our school, the goal has been to improve the lives of children, youth, and families. Initially, the emphasis was primarily on building a strong agricultural and industrialized program, serving children in poverty. The belief was that if the children LEADERSHIP TEAM were provided the education they couldn’t get back home on the Lori Ann Bailey, Chief Executive Officer farm, their future, their future families, the community, and even Jason Eller, Chief Development Officer our nation would greatly benefit. It really was a profound vision. A vision that has spanned Chad Wayne, Chief Programs Officer Pam Towe, Compliance Officer nearly a century thanks to the generosity of men and women from around the country Jan Honeycutt, Human Resources Director and even the world. A vision that could make a difference in a sustained way in the lives of Jon Holland, Chief Administrative Officer children they may never have the opportunity to meet. Our mission has evolved from exclusively providing educational opportunities for children living in poverty to providing educational, residential, and outreach services to children and families in crisis. While the family and cultural dynamic that drives children to need BOARD OF TRUSTEES HONORARY our services may have changed, the fundamental foundation that education is the key for a brighter future remains constant. For many children living in crisis situations, education Dianne T. Culbertson, MEMBERS Chairman (SC) Elsie Stuart-Rogers (SC) gets lost. When the family is struggling for survival, when abuse and neglect are present in Elizabeth Graham-Pulliam, Marilyn Creedon (IN) the home, or when extended family that is already stretched thin must step in to care for Vice Chair (NC) Mary Lu Saavedra (MX) children, education is seldom a priority. Joanne Heintz, Secretary (SC) John Hunter, Treasurer (SC) Tamassee DAR School continues to see education as much more than just the basic subjects Ann Dillon (CO) taught in our schools. Just as our early services taught children and youth the skills needed DAR COUNCIL Kristine Wood (CA) to be productive in life, we still believe in this holistic approach to education. In our early Beverly Moncrieff (CA) Peggy Troxell (NC) years this was evident in our training of girls in domestic skills and our training of boys in Dawn Lemongello (FL) Nan Jones (SC) Joyce Patton (GA) taking care of animals and running a farm. Today it is evident in our work to help children Cricket Crigler (NC) Gloria Flathom (IL) heal from their past trauma so they can effectively learn, teaching them about boundaries Jamie Burchfield (TX) Lois Huntington (IN) and how to have healthy relationships, what a healthy family looks like, how to make healthy W. Robin Howe, MD (SC) Cindi Carter (IA) lifestyle choices, and, of course, doing their best in school. Our preschool program is an early David Norris, IV (SC) Susan Bowman (MO) learning program that prepares young children for elementary school, giving them a head- Kay Alston (TX) Karen Stroever (NJ) Beth Boss Dabney (SC) start in their learning. For our older youth we also teach independent living skills like how Nancy Zwetsch (NY) Ronnie Booth (SC) to care for a home, how to look for and maintain a job, the importance of continuing their Elizabeth Graham Pulliam (NC) Mernie Crane (MD) education, strategies to help ensure their personal safety, and so much more. Our work with Cynthia Sweeney (PA) Lee Hunt (TN) families seeks to educate them in ways that allow them to be strong, healthy, and to learn Dianne Culbertson (SC) Bobbi McMullen (PA) how to care for their children well. Charlotte Reynolds (TN) Elizabeth Billham (SC) Judy Ostler (TX) As Tamassee DAR School has always evolved to meet the current needs of children and Linda Hawkins (SC) Malinda Davis (WV) Kristen Bisanz (NC) families, we continue to do so. This past year we successfully completed the process to become a licensed Child Placing Agency. This will allow us to expand our services to children in need of a loving home beyond our current residential cottages on our campus. On the Cover: Tamassee DAR School is excited to announce the theme for our 2018 We will expand our services to begin work with families in our local community to provide Annual Fundraising Campaign – The Road to 100. As we journey toward the 100th loving foster homes for children in need. Anniversary of Tamassee in 2019, we celebrate the significant impact our friends, It is important to understand our work with children and families in broad terms. We want donors, and supporters make in the lives of the children. Your generosity allows them to reach for the stars and access their full potential. Your gifts this year empower them our supporters and the public at large to understand the breadth of all that we do and to heal from the past, find normalcy in the present, and excel in their education for a why we do it. As you read this report, please remember that behind the numbers are real brighter future. Our Road to 100 logo symbolizes their journey into the sunlight of God children. Children with hopes and dreams of a brighter future, a future full of promise, a on the path you pave for them. Thank you! future filled with love. This annual report is our opportunity to not only tell the story of Tamassee DAR School but to also express our gratitude for your generosity. It is a chance for you to read about your impact in the lives of children and families we help. We are changing lives! For almost 100 years now, the vision of providing a strong educational foundation for children in need has not waivered. The lives of countless children have been changed. But it is not only the lives of children that have changed. The lives of people across this nation have also been changed. Our donors weren’t just reaching into their pockets to help children. They were reaching into their hearts. They have loved our children for almost a century. They have passed on that love to their children and others in their communities. They have passed on that love to you! The love has multiplied, and it continues to flow in PO Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686 powerful ways to help the children of Tamassee DAR School and their families. Business Office • 864.944.1390 We hold high the trust you have placed in us. We stand together in service to the children Admissions • 864.944.3022 and families of Tamassee DAR School. Thank you for your compassion and your investments of time, talent, and money in our mission. Because of you, our children continue to walk www.tdarschool.org toward a future filled with hope and promise! As Tamassee DAR School approaches her 100th Anniversary, I want to thank you all for your continued love for the children. Your prayers, time, talent, and gifts have helped so many children over the years, and Tamassee has evolved during that time to serve the needs of children. It is said that there are half a million children in our country that are in need of foster care. Please pray with me for these children. Please pray that good people will step forward to help these children. In addition to the work we already do with foster children, this past year Tamassee has successfully completed the process to become a Child Placing Agency to begin working with foster families. Tamassee will find and train good foster families and work with them to provide good homes for children. I know you have heard the story of the starfish. A child is walking along the beach throwing starfish back into the ocean. An adult asks, “How can this make a difference with so many starfish?” The child replies, “It makes a difference to this one” as he tosses another into the sea. We hear the stories of former Tamassee students. Beth Boss Dabney, a teacher, who couldn’t wait to get to her fourth-graders each day to give to them what Tamassee gave her. Beth now serves on the Tamassee Board of Trustees. Dr. Queen, who became a doctor and has spent his life giving back and giving to Tamassee. Tell the stories. Tell the people you know about Tamassee. Give what you can and encourage them to give to Tamassee. I have heard it said that many times Tamassee made budget because some lovely DAR member or community member or past student put Tamassee in their will. We must do what we can to alleviate the suffering of the innocents in our society. We can make a difference – we have made a difference for nearly 100 years. Thank you and please – help us to spread the word and do all we can. The more money we raise, the more children we can help. Letter from the God bless you and God bless the children, CHAIRMAN Dianne Culbertson, Chair Tamassee DAR School Board of Trustees

TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 3 he Tamassee DAR School Academy hosted their first Colonial Day event on Friday, October 27, 2017. Along with the Academy, the 4th T grade classes from local elementary schools were invited to take part and as a result, 140 children and teachers traveled back to the 18th Century for the day. Representatives from the Powder Magazine located in Charleston, South Carolina came dressed in period appropriate costumes and brought the props and equipment necessary to facilitate the historical transformation back to the colonial time period. The student’s experience began by dipping white feather quilled pens into ink bottles to “make their mark” signifying their enlistment in the Continental Army. The next stop was the musket station where, as brand new members of the militia, they were taught the proper way to handle, load and fire a musket. After learning their new found firearm skills, they practiced marching with their muskets “shouldered” until such time as the sergeant ordered them to load and fire. A unified roar of “bang” was heard as the new enlistees followed the command. Once the student’s musket firing re-enactments were completed and to the delight of those in attendance, the instructor fired his musket and produced a muffled sound of an explosion and a cloud of white smoke. This ignited the student’s joyous chant of “Huzzah”, which was the early American equivalent of “Hooray”! The students roamed to each exhibition table and enjoyed learning about colonial tools, clothes, household utensils and much more.

COLONIAL DAY at Tamassee

page 4 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Ms. Casey Certain, Tamassee DAR School Academy Teacher, Tamassee DAR School Hosts had a nutritional exhibit where she shared glasses of the common early American beverage, wassail, with her guests. They discussed seasonal foods that were commonly served Pastor’s Lunch and Learn during the colonial period and talked about the role tea played in the American Revolution. Each session ended with Ms. Certain singing the period popular song, “Here We Come A Wassailing”. This song was customarily heard as folks traveled around door to door with their wassail, singing and asking for payment from those who would drink wassail from their bowl. Mari Noorai, from Clemson University was on hand to share information about the historical Hanover House which was built in 1716 and today resides in the South Carolina Botanical Gardens at Clemson. The Spartanburg Committee of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America provided some of the historical artifacts that can be found in the Hanover museum. Ms. Noorai also described the childhood games played by colonial children and then led the young people in playing a few of the most well-known. Throughout the day, the sound of children’s laughter and ctober is designated as Pastor Appreciation Month and in 2017, excitement could be heard and hands were seen going up Tamassee DAR School invited clergy from the area to attend an as students anxiously asked questions to further understand OAppreciation Day Lunch and Learn. life in the 18th century. The smiles on their faces as they Pastors and Church Leaders from surrounding communities and around participated in activities and hung on every word of the the state, traveled to Tamassee DAR School campus where they were presenters made the entire event worthy of doing again. honored for their dedication and commitment to helping families and children in need. Through their partnership, we have been able Thank you to the representatives from Powder Magazine, to serve hundreds of children in need of out-of-home placement. Mari Noorai of Colonial Dames and Clemson University, and No matter the family issue - divorce, financial difficulty, educational to Casey Certain of the Tamassee DAR School Academy for needs, or more serious problems at home- Tamassee has been here as making this day come alive for the students. a resource to meet the needs of the children and/or the family. This day was a celebration of that mutual partnership and to create a better awareness of the programs and services offered at Tamassee. Pastor Randy Smith from Pendleton Street Baptist Church commented, “For a number of years I had driven down Highway 11 past the entrance to the school, on my way to Tamassee Knob deer and turkey hunting. I never from HolidayEntertaining Ideas Wassail from Williamsburg realized the impact of Tamassee DAR School until I was invited to come for a tour of the facilities during the Pastor Appreciation Day. During that time, I and my deacon chairman experienced firsthand what a Ingredients: difference the school was making in the lives of the children and young 1 gallon apple cider people that were there. We came back to our church with a desire to 1 large can pineapple juice (unsweetened) partner with the ministry that is taking place there. May God bless the efforts of the staff and those who serve. We will be back!” ¾ cup tea (can use herb tea) As part of the event, church leaders were provided an overview of Tamassee programs, a tour of campus which included a residential Place in a cheesecloth sack: cottage, and literature to share with their congregation. A question 1 Tablespoon whole cloves and answer period was held in the North Carolina Gibson Chapel before 1 Tablespoon whole allspice lunch was served in the Ann T. Brown Banquet Hall. It is frequently through members of their congregation and community 2 sticks cinnamon contacts that pastors and church leaders first learn of struggling Directions: This is great cooked in a crock pot. Let it families in their area. Tamassee DAR School has been helping children simmer very slowly for 4 to 6 hours. You can add water and families in need for over 99 years and continue to be an available resource. This event was a celebration of the marriage of those if it evaporates too much. Serves 20. opportunities, and a reminder that together, we can make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.

Caption Photo 1: Members of Tamassee DAR School Staff provide programmatic information to attendees at the Pastor Appreciation Lunch and Learn. Top left photo: The Cannon Brigade stands ready. Caption Photo 2: Tamassee DAR School CEO, Lori Bailey talks about the history and mission of the organization. Middle photo: Musket demonstration captures everyone’s attention. Bottom left photo: Ms. Certain shares popular recipes from colonial days. TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 5 THE GIFT OF NORMALCY The Power of Boarding Life Scholarships for Children Wood and the hot sun. in Need Hammer and nails The smell and sound Tired and dirty He sweats and grunts o one expected Daniel to be at Tamassee DAR School for Busted up hands very long. His primary caregiver had challenges everyone Wood, the hot sun Ninvolved hoped would be resolved quickly. Tamassee would Cooking his skin like a stove be a temporary safe haven for him before reunifying with his family. Hammer and nails Sadly, things did not go as hoped. Weeks turned into months, and Sound of construction, slow repetition Daniel adjusted to a longer term stay at Tamassee. He bonded with The smell of saw wood his peers, Teaching Parent, Care Coordinator, and Grief and Loss Making him cough. Coach. He learned how to process his losses, enjoyed student life at He sweats and grunts Busted up hand Tamassee, and did well in school. He was a model of good behavior Smashed by falling wood to other children. He holds it to his chest Then recently his caregiver told him that there would be no more When he’s home, he’s visits. In a heartbreaking decision, his caregiver gave up parental Ready to eat rights. Daniel responded with great maturity. He talked through The good taste of food his feelings with the staff at Tamassee, and he decided that his Was hungry, but isn’t caregiver’s actions would not determine his future. “I want a normal Any more, stuffed as life,” he said as he spoke about his desire to attend college, find the A pig, takes his Shower wraps up his hand right career, and have a family of his own one day. It is a great honor Gets ready for the next work day to have Daniel at Tamassee and to walk alongside him as he grows He may break his into his full potential. Back, but it’s worth it Daniel’s story illustrates the power of boarding scholarships for In the end Tamassee DAR School. Through your annual gifts to the Boarding After all those hards days at work Scholarship Fund, Daniel received the care he needed when he He still gets to needed it most. Donations to this fund provide food, shelter, Spend time with His family clothing, educational needs, medical needs, utilities, insurance, But he always trained professional staff, transportation, special outings, other Grins at the end operational needs, and much, much more.

~Daniel Each year you give $500 or more to the Boarding Scholarship Fund, you will be recognized with a Care Award during our Awards Day celebration held in May, and be recognized in our Tamassee Today magazine Annual Report edition.

There are two convenient ways you can change a child’s life with a boarding scholarship donation during Tamassee’s “Road to 100” year this year. First, make a one-time gift. You can do this by going online

page 56 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report to www.tdarschool.org/donate and select Boarding Scholarship children of Tamassee. Take a moment now to fill out and send Fund under the Designation, or by mailing a check to Tamassee us the sign up form on this page. Of course, if your Tamassee using the envelope enclosed in this magazine. Please be sure to Faithful monthly contributions add up to $500 or more in the write Boarding Scholarship in the check’s memo. previous year, you’ll be recognized on Awards Day and in the Tamassee Today magazine. Every gift to the Boarding Scholarship Second, join the Tamassee Faithful Sustaining Gift Program and Fund provides normalcy to the children of Tamassee. As Daniel designate your monthly debit or credit card gift for the Boarding will attest, normalcy is an incredible gift. Scholarship Fund. Your financial information is kept with strict security, and your monthly gift provides reliable support for the The child’s name in this story has been changed for confidentiality.

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Tamassee Faithful

payment info I want to support Tamassee DAR School Option 1: Credit Card (Please select one) YES! by donating monthly Visa MC AMEX DISC ______About your Gift Credit Card Number

Expiration Date:______/______/______CVV: ______Name ______Credit Card Holder Name (Name on Card) Address ______Please begin my recurring credit card gift on: City State Zip ______/______/______Phone Cell Thereafter please process my monthly gift on the: ______1st or 15th of each month Email I understand and herby authorize Tamassee DAR School to charge my credit My Total Monthly Gift Amount: card or withdraw from my bank account monthly in the amount I have designated. $15 $25 $50 $100 $250 Other: $______Tamassee Advisory Committee Gift (check box) Signature I Would Like My Monthly Gift to Support: ______Date Boarding Scholarship Fund Children’s Fund Gifts to this program will be acknowledged in an end of year statement unless otherwise requested. Please Mail to: Tamassee DAR school • c/o development office PO Box 8 Tamassee, SC 29686 TAMASSEE DAR SCHOOL LIFEBRIDGE PROGRAM

Providing a BRIDGE OF SUPPORT for life beyond Tamassee through the LifeBridge program receive guidance and assistance from Tamassee Care Coordinators who help guide the child There are currently seven former and the family through the reunification Tamassee DAR School Residential process. This can be a stressful time for Students who are participaging in the the parent or relative, and the child as they LifeBridge continuing education and learn to coexist once more as a family unit. independent living program. Here is an In the case of adoptions, the Tamassee update on the pathes they are taking: LifeBridge Coordinator prepares both the Julian, Class of 2016 is employed full time child and their new family for a successful while enrolled in Long Distance Learning from adjustment to their lives together. Training, Accredited Heart of Herbs Herbal School. Julian resources and support are offerred for as is seeking a certification in Master Herbalist. His future plans include attending Tri County long as the family opts to remain in the amassee DAR School provides a Technical College for Associate Degree in LifeBridge program. wide variety of high-quality children’s Business. services and programs. Most After high school, residential students have Claudia, Class of 2016 is working Part time at T CVS Pharmacy as Certified Pharmacy Technician children enter the Residential Program the opportunity to move into the Tamassee while attending school at Tri County Technical when their family is experiencing a Apartment Quad located in Clemson, College. Claudia is intending to transfer to 4 year crisis. Our programs and services provide SC. Whether they are transitioning into college this coming fall 2018 and has received an opportunites for children to refocus on fulltime jobs and independent living, or acceptance letter from Clemson University, but is their education, cope with grief and loss enrolled in a college or university to pursue also looking at other 4 year colleges. they may have experienced, grow in self a certificate or degree, they are welcomed. Levi who is our youngest young adult is presently confidence and re-acquire the ability to The two- bedroom apartments pair young working full time, but plans to attend Tri County build positive relationships based on trust. adults with their “own home” experience, Technical College in fall 2018. while benefitting from the guidance of Zion is working full time in the manufacturing As time passes, the situations which bring a on-site support. The staff is available to industry. He has received several manufacturing child to Tamassee can change. The student offer advice, guidance and assistance as certifications from Tri County Technical College, may graduate high school and look forward the young adults learn first-hand about the but has plans to return for an Associate’s Degree to transitioning into independent living or in Megatronics. responsibilies associated with becoming pursuing higher education. Children can successful adults. Deandre, Class of 2016 is presently working be reunified with relatives or placed with two part time jobs while attending Tri County a new adoptive family. In each of these Technical College seeking a degree in instances, Tamassee DAR School is there to Criminology. continue support of the child and family Mary Beth, Class of 2014 graduated with an through the LifeBridge services. Previously Associate’s Degree from Tri County Technical College and has transferred to Anderson titled “After Care”, the LifeBridge program University for 4 year degree. She is presently is designed to provide students and their living in the Dorm at the University. families with a “safety net” as they transition Grace, Class of 2015 has moved to Black to their next step in life. Mountain, North Carolina. She is working full Families who are reunified and elect to time at present with plans to go back to school at Technical School in Asheville, North Carolina. stay engaged with Tamassee DAR School

Want to leave Tamassee in your will? Contact Jason Eller at 864.944.1390 ext.107 to find out how! page 8 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Annual Childcare Report 113 TOTAL POPULATION SERVED 2017 IN 2017 (RESIDENTIAL & AFTERCARE) 20% Children Previously 95 RESIDENTIAL 19 – Grandparents Raised By... 34% 18 LIFEBRIDGE 5% 32 – Single Mothers 5 – Other Family Member

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TOTAL SERVED: 95

24 sibling 36 59 males females 28% groups 27 – Father & Mother

13% 12 – Blended Families SC GA % % Average length of stay 100 50 DSS: 222 days (7.4 months) private: 426 DAYS (1.2 years) of students participated in of eligible students participated in independent living skills training Student Work Program

The Residential Program served a total of 95 children throughout 2017.

LIFEBRIDGE [FORMERLY AFTERCARE] TOTAL SERVED: 18 9 2 7 Reunified adoptions Students in Higher Families Education/ independent Living

TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 9 It is not unusual for children who are enrolled in the program to be funded by Tamassee DAR School scholarships or through the aid of an outside program. For the PCC staff, working with families in the local community and going that extra mile to provide assistance when they sense a need is not uncommon. Christmas 2017 provided the day care center staff with the opportunity to brighten Christmas morning for several of the families served. After realizing there were ten parents struggling to provide Christmas gifts for their children during the holiday season, a call was made to a local community church that had inquired about ways PCC helps Santa Claus provide Christmas! they could help. The congregation was asked to create warm Christmas morning memories for the children by purchasing gifts for parents to place We are very under their family tree. Thanks to the members of Pennsylvania Children’s Center the congregation, gifts were purchased, wrapped, happy to have and delivered to the families in time to be placed our child in your under trees before Christmas morning. The program. We Helping Santa Grant church members were blessed with the gift of joy that comes from helping the parents provide a feel comfortable Christmas Wishes Christmas for the children. and assured Heartfelt appreciation was expressed to the PCC amassee DAR School’s Pennsylvania staff by grateful parents who just could not say [ our child is safe Children’s Center (PCC) is the only licensed “thank you” enough. In turn, the PCC staff sent a and engaged Tdaycare center in the area. Since 1985, we letter to the congregation telling them how much in positive peer have been successfully serving infants, toddlers their love and support meant to the families for and children in the community. Teachers not only whom they had provided. Its actions such as this experiences. provide quality care for the little people during that have made PCC mean more to the families in ~ Parent the day, but they strive to instill an early love of the surrounding communities than just their day lifelong learning into every child in the program. care facility. They are making a difference in the PCC has the opportunity to serve families of all lives of the children and families they serve. socio-economic groups.

In their PENNSYLVANIA CHILDREN’S CENTER words... TOTAL SERVED: 50

full time enrollment: 12 children When we had a need, SC First Steps 4K: 3 children the staff was always able to afterschool enrollment: 16 children help meet it, or point us in the right direction Additional Summer Enrollment: 19 Children for help. ~ Parent During 2017 the Children’s Center served a total of 50 children through the various programs offered at the Pennsylvania Children’s Center.

] page 10 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Work He goes to work Academic Year And could get hurt 2016/2017 He stacks the bales And hammers and nails He plowed the fields and went to the neighbor and appealed For herding the cattle and fixing the fences so they don’t rattle He works from dusk to dawn TOTAL SERVED Working and cutting the lawn He works hard every day And earns his pay He works on the car 28 RAYMOND But doesn’t get very far Because his wife needed help installing a door ACADEMY And now he’s headed to the store He buys the tools He reads the instructions and follows the rules 95 LEARNING Now he’s back to working on the car This time he’s getting somewhere, but it’s RESOURCE very hard The transmission was broke CENTER But when he fixed it, he was very stoked He turns it on and hits the gas Now he can relax at last But not for long, He thought he was done but he was wrong He has to chop the wood He sees his wife laying down and wished he could He grabbed the axe and started to chop Now he was finished with his job Working Women Written By Raymond Academy She’s got children to feed Middle School Student, 7th grade And plants to weed She’s got emails to send And children to tend She’s got meds to give MIDDLE SCHOOL And her life to live She’s got stuff to put away And words to say She’s got a shower to take A B C And breakfast to make She’s got toys to fix AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE And cookie dough to mix She tells us not to run 7% 51% 30% But the kids think it is fun She is always caring And also daring 88% C Average or Above She cares for her puppy Even if she is grumpy She loves to swim HIGH SCHOOL But not if the water is dim She likes to play with the puppy Even when she is sleepy She loves all the kids A B C Even when she wants to forbid AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE She loves her house But not a mouse She gives them Knowledge 8% 46% 35% So she sends them off to college She wishes her kid good well, 89% C Average or Above For all a good farewell Written By Raymond Academy Middle School Student, 8th grade TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 11

TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 11 school routine. He experienced truancy issues, struggled with rules and was showing a discontent for discipline figures. In Dustin’s world, education was not a priority. Upon arriving at Tamassee DAR School, the young teenager had tasted independence and was not sure he wanted to conform to the structure and guidance needed by young boys. Because of his past lack of interest in education, he was enrolled in the Tamassee DAR School Raymond James Academy for middle school students. The small classroom sizes, hands-on learning techniques and commitment of the Academy Teachers were the ideal TAMASSEE DAR SCHOOL environment to get Dustin back on the right academic track. Over the next two years, he consistently attended classes, Forming a participated in assignments, and developed an interest in music. In the spring of 2017, he graduated from the Academy as a successful 8th grader with the interest, discipline, and academic foundation to begin a successful Family high school career. In high school, his love of music found him participating in the band and orchestra as a trombone player, and it peaked his interest in a career as a high school band teacher. ot long after the 2015 school began, Dustin came through the gates of Tamassee DAR School. I During Dustin’s time at Tamassee, he began a relationship remember the day we first met because he carried with his father who until then, had not been a part of his the same name as my own son, and there have not been life. As a new father of a teenage boy, there were parenting manyN “Dustins” here since my arrival. He was small framed skills that needed to be learned. As a teenage boy with a with dark hair, and he had dark eyes that hesitated to new-found father, Dustin spent hours discussing healthy glance up. He also had a little grin that was not easily roles and responsibilities in building family relationships. shared with strangers. Tamassee DAR School Childcare staff provided advice and resources to help father and son build a meaningful Prior to arriving at the “Place of the Sunlight of God”, relationship, and in December of 2017, they were unified Dustin had been living with a family friend who was as a family. Our hearts are hopeful that their future will be working fulltime and providing fulltime care to an aging filled with the joys that “family” brings, our prayers are with family member. While her heart was full of compassion for them for continued guidance, and Tamassee DAR School those in need, her days lacked the time necessary to is there to assist them in the transition for as long as they guide a teenage boy through those often turbulent middle need us! school years. Consequently, Dustin was often the master of his own fate, and that fate did not include a focus on his The child’s name in this story has been changed for confidentiality.

To say that Mary Jane Matson has a heart for helping the children at Tamassee DAR School is a definite understatement. Mary Jane financially supports the daily needs of the children with a substantial annual gift to the Boarding Scholarship Fund with an additional gift match from General Electric. Mary Jane explained that she has an understanding and a heart for these children because of her own roots, “I grew up in a little country town that could be considered Appalachia. I was living on the fringes of what many of the children at Tamassee may have experienced in their own lives.” Mary Jane lives in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. She became a member of DAR in SPOTLIGHT 1950, first in Massachusetts, then in Ohio, and is currently a member of the Great Valley Chapter in Pennsylvania. After hearing the stories of the Tamassee DAR School children from her DAR friends and others, she knew she wanted to help. Mary Jane said, “I wanted to give to Tamassee so that these children could have

page 12 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Campus Renovations & Improvements

Serving children and families for over 99 years requires periodic upgrades and renovations to campus facilities. Here are the latest renovations to occur.

TOP LEFT: Recently, new gutters and gutter guards were placed on the May Erwin Talmadge Georgia Audito- rium thanks to a special gift made by Jon and Rose Bell of Georgia and the ongoing support from the Georgia State Society NSDAR. TOP RIGHT & MIDDLE: The work has begun to restore the guest cottage that was damaged when Hurricane Irma swept through campus in September 2017. BOTTOM LEFT: Pennsylvania State Regent, Cyndy Sweeney’s project of renovations to the lower level of the Pennsylvania Children’s Center is underway. Completion of this project will allow the necessary space to grow our programs and services to children in the community.

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an education, know one day what it is like to have a healthy family enough to be there. Supporting them is an investment not only in of their own, and be successful in life.” their future, but in ours as well.” Jason Eller, Chief Development Officer for Tamassee DAR School, commented on Mary Jane’s annual giving to Tamassee DAR School, Consider a gift of appreciated stock to the Boarding “She is an extremely modest person, and I feel blessed to know her. Scholarship Fund! Your gift will be a great donation to She has a special understanding of our children and a strong desire Tamassee while helping you avoid costly capital gains to pass on the blessings she has received to help a child at Tamassee. I just can’t say thank you enough for her genuine support of the tax. Remember you can double your gift by contacting programs and services we provide.” your company and requesting matching gift information. Contact Jason Eller, Chief Development Officer at When asked what she would like to share with others about Tamassee 864-944-1390 x107 for more information. Visit us DAR School she stated, “I believe that Tamassee DAR School is a place online at www.tdarschool.org. where the “sunlight of God” is shining on those children fortunate

TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 13 BUILDING A wellness culture AT TAMASSEE

with HealthCorps that included individual Wayne, Chief Programs Officer at Tamassee, self-assessments for the children and planning commented, “The children were very engaged to address specific organizational needs at and immediately bought into the idea of Tamassee. What is more, HealthCorps uses a healthy living habits. We also have staff that are “training trainers” model so that the staff who excited about working with the kids to role attended the event are now equipped to teach model and encourage healthy choices.” n October 23-24, 2017, Tamassee DAR the curriculum to all future Tamassee children. Tamassee DAR School has appointed two of our School welcomed a team of trainers from O During the training, participants learned staff as the “wellness champions” to implement HealthCorps University. Founded in 2003 by Dr. wellness guidelines for decreasing sugary and oversee the HealthCorps program Mehmet Oz of the Dr. Oz television show, beverage consumption, fast food consumption, throughout Tamassee’s services to ensure long HealthCorps’ mission is to unleash the power of sedentary behavior, and negative perception of term success. HealthCorps provides a wide America’s youth to live productive and happier challenges as well as guidelines for increasing range of ongoing resources and coaching to lives. HealthCorps’ training events address good the frequency of breakfast consumption, fruit support long term implementation. The Cliffs nutrition, increased physical activity, and and vegetable consumption, exercise, and Resident Outreach has also provided funding to improved mental wellness for children, and it is conflict resolution skills. They had fun decoding support incentives and supplies needed for the aligned with the National Health Education nutrition labels to be empowered to make initiative. Thanks to Dabo’s All In Team Standards. healthy food choices. They received feedback Foundation, the Cliffs Residents Outreach and While improved nutrition, exercise, and a from their individual wellness assessments and HealthCorps University, Tamassee is building a positive outlook are important for all of us, they learned about setting SMART goals – Specific, wellness culture for the children for years to are especially important for the children and Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic, Timely come! youth Tamassee serve since they often come – related to needs identified in their self- from backgrounds that ingrained the opposite assessment. They also discovered coping skills behaviors. Such healthy self-care skills are also for dealing with stress such as yoga, deep critically important for our staff – both for their breathing, meditation, and positive thinking own well-being and for teaching and modeling regarding challenges. the behaviors for our children. Tamassee CEO, Lori Bailey, reflected on the Thanks to a grant from Clemson training, “HealthCorps has given our children head football coach Dabo and youth tools that will help them develop Swinney’s All In Team Foundation lifelong skills and knowledge for healthy living. and support from the Lady Far beyond an emphasis on simply good Washington Chapter, NSDAR of Houston, nutrition and physical activity, HealthCorps also Texas forty-one (41) Tamassee children and staff emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, from the childcare, education, dining hall, and which is critically important for our children and administrative departments participated in the youth. I’m confident our staff came away from Here is what the two day training. The hands-on seminar was the the training fully equipped to support our youth children had to say.... result of months of planning and coordination on this journey to improved wellness.” Chad • “I learned to be healthy and to eat healthy. To face challenges and never give up.” • “I learned to eat good and always exercise every day and not to get stressed.” • “I learned to be efficient, be healthy, be confident, never doubt yourself.” • “I learned that no matter what happens, we will make it.” Tamassee Children Make Stress Balls during the HealthCorps Training Tamassee Boys Practice Exercises • “I learned to set goals with timelines.” • “I learned to face your challenges.” “HealthCorps has given our children and youth tools that will help them develop lifelong skills and knowledge about healthy living.” • “I learned we are all able to succeed.” - Lori Bailey, Tamassee DAR School CEO • “I learned to be positive.”

page 14 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Photo: Tamassee Teenagers Share SMART Goals for Healthy Living 5% Legacies/ TAMASSEE DAR SCHOOL Bequests 16% Investment INCOME Income EXPENSE

7% Productive 43% Enterprise & & Annual Business Giving Activity TOTAL REVENUE $3,898,243

JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2017

16% Investment Income 7% Productive Enterprise & Business Activity 29% Fees [boarding fees] 43% Annual Giving 5% Legacies/Bequests 29% Fees (Boarding fees)

WHERE the dollars come from... 8% Fundraising & 86% Public Relations Programs & Services 6% Administration & Support TOTAL EXPENSES Services $3,358,214

JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2017

86% Programs and Services 6% Administration & Support Services 8% Fundraising & Public Relations WHERE the dollars go...

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TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 15

Thank Throughout the year, Tamassee DAR School Decorating our cottages with students from Clemson University! is very fortunate to have friends, families, YouPleasant Ridge Baptist Church organizations and hosted a picnic and game night as one of the first events held businesses in the community in the new Walter and Ross Kinney Pavilion. ready to help. Your gifts of funding, volunteer service, fellowship, prayers and more allow us to continue to serve children and families in need.

Community C RNER

The Keowee Key Boating Association in Salem, SC presented a check to the Children’s Fund.

Clemson University Football Coach, Dabo Swinney New Galilee Baptist Church in Walhalla, SC helped Closing out their summer break at the Keowee Key pool party before presents a check from his All In Foundation to make Christmas wishes come true for Tamassee heading back to school. Tamassee DAR School. students.

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page 16 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Mallory Dailey, 4H Clemson Extension Agent introduces students to avenues you can take with 4H. A New Normal for

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Tonya The Keowee Key Boating Association boat ride and picnic was greatly anticipated by the children!

Tonya is one of our shining stars at Tamassee. As Tamassee DAR School Board of Trustees joined us for a night with the Po’ Ramblin Boys. a middle-school aged young lady, she has worked hard to overcome the darkness that kept her light from shining. Prior to coming to Tamassee, Tonya suffered extreme neglect and abuse. Because of these experiences, Tonya became verbally aggressive and hurtful towards others. She had poor grades, low self-esteem and little self-worth. She was constantly in trouble in school and was near expulsion. Once enrolled at Tamassee DAR School, Tonya was assessed and special counseling was provided. Chad Wayne is the Chief Programs Officer for Tamassee and commented on the love and services that surrounded Tonya as she worked through her trauma, “Tonya is such an incredibly talented and special child who just needed the right help to move her life forward in a positive direction. In order to do this, we ensured she received specialized professional counseling to Thank you Suzanne Watkins and families of the Episcopal Day School, Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish in Clemson, South Carolina for your love and support. directly meet her needs. In addition, we provided grief and loss sessions to help her understand what happened to her and effective coping skills that are then reinforced by staff.” Today, Tonya has a very positive outlook about her life. She has excelled in our academic program and has been on the A/B honor roll. Due to her improved grades and new coping skills, she has achieved TOPS (Tamassee’s Often Privileged Employees of Johnson Controls in Seneca SC share Student) status. She now participates in sports the love with Tamassee and school activities. Tonya is experiencing a new children at Christmas. normal for her life. One filled with love, belonging and opportunity. Mr. Wayne repeated one of Tamassee’s strongest beliefs in action for our children, “No matter what, we are going to love you.” This statement is our mantra for the children we serve and Tonya continues to receive that love each day at the place of the sunlight of God. VFW Auxilliary Post 6830 from Walhalla, SC presented Jason Eller, CDO with gifts and gift cards for the children of *The name of the child within this story has been changed for confidentiality purposes. Tamassee.

TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 17 Sparkle Award JULIAN COLLINS Mrs. Dianne T. Culbertson Boarding Alvaro Perrin Wheaton-Reynolds Endowed Scholarship (SC) 2017 Awards College Scholarship (IL) Kings Mountain Chapter Boarding A/B All Year Awards Scholarship (SC) Alana, Alvaro, Jazmin Samuel Johnston Chapter College Scholarship (NC) Sumter’s Home Chapter Boarding Junior American Citizens Scholarship (SC) MARYBETH BRUNSON Club (JAC) Theodosia Burr Chapter Boarding & Scholarships Betty Jouret College Scholarship Our appreciation to Mari Noorai, Scholarship (SC) (GA) the Andrew Pickens, Eliza Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Jones Jersey Blue Chapter Middle Joseph McDowell Chapter Endowed Thank you to all our Pinckney and Wizard of Tamassee Boarding Scholarship (SC) School Science Award Chapters for their dedication to the College Scholarship (NC) Mr. and Mrs. Ken Michel Boarding friends and donors who Cadence Tamassee DAR School JAC. Dr. Irene Dillard Elliott College Scholarship (SC) Scholarship (SC) provided an award and/ Jersey Blue Chapter High Carolyn Maddox Boarding School English Award John Sam & Zonell McPhail Scholarship (SC) or scholarship funding Anni SOUTH CAROLINA Lay Family Endowed College during the 2017 calendar Scholarship (SC) Mrs. Ellen Zaki Boarding Jersey Blue Chapter High STATE WINNERS Scholarship (SC) year. Awards and School Math Award FIRST PLACE Award Emaline Edwards Endowed College Scholarship (TN) Mrs. Charles Dammann Boarding Anni Issac, Nick, Tymariah, Josh Scholarship (TN) Scholarships are presented Buffington Fund College Jersey Blue Chapter High Summer, Allen, Zoie, Jazmin, Ericka, Nathan, Cadence Maddison, Scholarship (VA) Lady Washington Chapter Boarding during our Awards Day School Science Award Scholarship (TX) Blake, Marianna, Allison, “I Am the Light” College Anni ceremony which is held MaKenzie, Josh, Ashlyn Scholarship (SC) Mr. and Mrs. J. Clinton Bybee, Jr. Boarding Scholarship (TX) annually in May. Waightstill Avery Chapter Shateka, Jasmeen, Shasta, Tristen John and Millie Hawbecker College Elementary English Award Scholarship (SC) Alana, Alvaro SOUTHEAST ENDOWED BOARDING STAFF & SENIOR DARBY N. JONES Waightstill Avery Chapter DIVISION WINNERS Ralph H. Cain Memorial College SCHOLARSHIPS RECOGNITION Elementary Math Award Scholarship Named Endowed Boarding Scholarships are Alana & Anah (tie), Alvaro FIRST PLACE Award established with an initial investment of STaff 3M Award Alan, Zoie, Ericka, Cadence $25,000. The principle remains in intact, Eric Owens Pennsylvania Citizenship Jasmeen,Tristen BOARDING and the interest income is used to support Awards our children and programs. Those listed have Marie Hirst Yochim Award SCHOLARSHIPS established a minimum of $25,000 Endowed Elementary Girl: Destiny Boarding Scholarship. Evelyn Frye Elementary Boy: Alvaro The following named Boarding Scholarships NATIONAL WINNERS were received between 5/5/2016 and Rose Elyea Bell Endowed Boarding Grace Ward Calhoun Award Middle School Girl: Allison . FIRST PLACE 5/5/2017 and represent annual gifts to the Scholarship (GA) Wendy Brott Middle School Boy: Jeremiah Triston Tamassee DAR School Boarding Scholarship High School Girl: Mechia Fund that total $500 or greater. Joseph Habersham Chapter High School Boy: James SECOND PLACE Hollywood Chapter Boarding Endowed Boarding Scholarship EDUCATIONAL Ericka, Cadence, Zoie, Jasmeen Scholarship (CA) (GA) Rebecca Motte Chapter Estate of Betty Holmquist Bohlen & CITIZENSHIP History Award HONORABLE MENTION Mrs. Linda Moore Boarding Scholarship (CA) Endowed Boarding Scholarship (IL) Middle School: Breail Triston AWARDS Allapattah Chapter Boarding Estate of Miriam Miller Endowed High School: Shateka DAR Youth Citizenship Award Patriotism Award Scholarship (FL) Boarding Scholarship (IN) Jeremiah, Allison Jazmin Theodosia Burr Chapter Palm Beach Chapter Boarding Donald/Suffolk – Geneva M. Award DAR Excellence in History Scholarship (FL) Anthony Endowed Boarding Winslett Promise Female: Jasmeen Award Scholarship (IN) Math Award Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Lowery Boarding Male: Kamarion Madison, Nathan Cadence, Jeremiah Scholarship (GA) Mae. B. McClamroch Endowed Good Citizenship Award Miss Susan deCamp Conger Boarding Scholarship (IN) Winslett Promise Anah UNDERGRADUATE Boarding Scholarship (GA) Geneva E. Sheppley Endowed Science Award Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hyer Boarding Boarding Scholarship (IA) Annie , Nathan Georgia B. Edgman Music COLLEGE Scholarship- Lady Scholarship (GA) Nelson B. Ernest Endowed Boarding Award of Excellence Washington Chapter SCHOLARSHIPS Captain Henry Vanderburgh Scholarship (OH) Anni Alana CLAUDIA CULPEPPER Chapter Boarding Scholarship (IN) Estate of Karl & Dorothy DeMiller Endowed Boarding Scholarship Putting Your Best Foot Why America Is Free Award Apalachee Chapter College Maryland State Society Boarding Scholarship (GA) (OH) Forward Award Proper Deportment Female Scholarship (MD) Dusenbury MacCaula/Nathanael Branden, Zavier Allison & McKenzie (tie) College Hill Chapter College National Society DAR Boarding Scholarship (GA) Scholarship (NSDAR) Greene Chapter Endowed Boarding Julia Farrigan Proper Deportment Male – Scholarship (SC) Leadership Award Jeremiah Fielding Lewis Chapter College North Carolina State Society Scholarship (GA) Boarding Scholarship (NC) Estate of Bertha Maw Endowed Shateka Super Speller Awards Mrs. Mary Jane Matson Boarding Boarding Scholarship (SC) Jersey Blue Chapter Middle Michael, Destiny General de Lafayette Chapter Walter R. and Ross Kinney Alumni School English Award Scholarship (PA) Tamassee DAR School Award College Scholarship (IN) Fort Sullivan Chapter Boarding Endowed Boarding Scholarship Allison for Creative Arts Kate Barry Chapter College Scholarship (SC) (SC) Jersey Blue Chapter Middle Middle School: Cadence Scholarship (SC) University of South Carolina Naomi Cantrell Tucker Endowed School math Award High School: Jasmeen Jasper Chapter College Scholarship Chapter Boarding Scholarship (SC) Boarding Scholarship (SC) Zavier Tamassee DAR School (SC) Mr. and Mrs. Lenair L. Altman Elementary Social Studies Boarding Scholarship (SC) Elementary: Alana

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page 18 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Tamassee DAR School 4H Club Wins Awards Love for Living 4H Club Officers review the 4H pledge prior to the presentation of their award certificates.

The Tamassee DAR School “Love for Living 4H Club President, “Even though we had a hard vegetables, whole wheat French toast, lite Club” officially kicked off in late 2016 with time with our first attempt because of the syrup and fruit parfaits with granola sprinkles. organizational activities such as election of poison oak incident, we came back from it As the students progress from their current officers and selection of their group name. together with our second try.” situations, they take with them the basic The 4H Club Leader is Ms. Casey Certain, who is During the summer months, Ms. Nancy Castro, knowledge to manage sustainable food also the English and Social Studies Teacher in who works as a Student Care Coordinator at production and an awareness of healthy eating the Tamassee DAR School Raymond Academy Tamassee DAR School assisted the 4H Club habits that will serve them well as they located on campus. members with responsibilities and worked transition into their next stage of life. Late in the year, the newly formed 4H Club diligently with the students to nurture and care As the “Love for Living 4H members were pleased and excited to learn for their garden. Club” closed out their first they had won 1st place in the Upstate Region As a new 4H Club, it was a special moment to year, Ms. Certain was and 2nd place in the state of South Carolina for see the excitement on the faces of the students awarded the Volunteer their garden project. as they were presented with their winning Leader of the Year by The shadow-box garden, which included certificates and ribbons! Clemson Extension for vegetation such as tomatoes and herbs, was her work bringing 4H to In the fall, all students of Tamassee were the first project the group had planned, the Tamassee DAR School required to complete a class in healthy living organized and completed. Initially, progress Campus. Under her and good eating habits. The 4H members was impaired when club members leadership, the group were tasked with incorporating those lessons unknowingly discovered a bed of poison oak. successfully completed into ensuring a nutritious menu for the 4H After recovering from the affects, they learned, their garden project and was recognized at holiday party which included, turkey sausage endured, regrouped and successfully regional and state levels for their efforts. links, organic mix pancakes, omelets with completed the assignment. As stated by the

TAMASSEE DAR SCHOOL JUNIOR AMERICAN COMMITTEE Provides Support for Hurricane Heroes Within weeks of each other during the summer actions of first responders who sacrificed their The students of the JAC received thank you of 2017, two major hurricanes swept through own safety to help others. To show their letters from Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, the southern states. Hurricane Harvey and gratitude and support, the children created who shared the booklet with his Emergency Hurricane Irma ravaged the South with rain, posters and cards to send to those who had Management Department, Art Acevedo, winds and water that forced many people to become heros in their eyes. Fourteen Houston Chief of Police and Assistant Fire Chief, evacuate their homes only to return to heart organizations of first responders received Herbert Griffin from the Houston Fire breaking losses. For those who could not bound booklets that contained handmade Department. A Facebook shout-out was also escape the storm, there are untold stories of pages of best wishes and appreciation for their posted by the Humble Independent School bravery by men and women who serve their unselfish efforts to help the people and animals District to the children of Tamassee DAR School. community in times of need. endangered by the storm. Lori Bailey expressed her gratitude to Ms. Under the guidance of Mari Noorai, the To show support for students in schools Noorai for her work on the project saying, “Not Tamassee DAR School Junior American impacted, Tamassee JAC members sent notes only did your project encourage these Committee (JAC) remembered both those who and cards of encouragement as well. wonderful individuals that put their lives on the were endangered by Hurricane Harvey, and Handmade cards were written and mailed to line daily for us, but you also helped to provide those who came to their rescue. Chaplain General Pamela Wright, Texas State a wonderful lesson for our children about how Regent Judy Ostler, Texas State Chaplain Kay doing something fairly simple for others (like As the news and photos of the destruction Alston and other Texas Daughters and Chapters sending a note of thanks) can have a profound splashed across the media, the students at who were in the path of Hurricane Harvey. impact.” Tamassee DAR School were amazed by the TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 19 January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 Family of Donors

The “Circle of Giving Society” recognizes Lady Washington Chapter those individuals, foundations, businesses, Marie Cummings Newton Trust/D.C. State Society organizations and friends of Tamassee DAR South Carolina State Society DAR School that have contributed $1,000 or Tennessee State Society DAR more to either a temporary restricted fund Friends Circle $1,000+ or permanently restricted fund during the Ann Whitall Chapter 2017 calendar year. We deeply appreciate Anonymous all our Circle of Giving Society members for Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie B. Brown their special gifts! Claverack Chapter Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter

Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter Philanthropist Circle $50,000+ Florida State Society DAR Dale and Wendy Brott General Davie Chapter Estate of Mary E. Bullock Miss Rosemary T. Hogan Pennsylvania State Society DAR Buses visited from Ohio and North Carolina. Indiana State Society Champion Circle $25,000+ Ms. Carolyn Maddox Mountain Hill Community Church, LLC Missouri State Society DAR National Junior Membership Committee Mr. William B. Morrison Dr. Michael L. Queen Nelly Custis Chapter Partner Circle $10,000+ New Jersey State Society DAR Mr. & Mrs. John I. Bell, Jr. North Carolina State Society DAR Cliffs Residents Outreach CRO Fall-Springs Branch Samuel Johnston Chapter National Society DAR Stuffit Doll Artists Mrs. Cyndy Sweeney Suffolk Chapter TS and Juanita Ballance Foundation Texas State Society DAR Pioneer Circle $5,000+ University of South Carolina Chapter California State Society DAR Virginia State Society DAR Dabo’s All In Team Foundation Mrs. Ann M. Weir Dakota Finance LLC

It was a year when old friends stopped by for a visit. What joy! Thank you

The “Tamassee Angels Giving Estate of Annie C. Munnerlyn Estate of George and Marie Buckner Pitcher Ms. Brenda H. Browning Society” recognizes those Estate of John & Alice Eckman Trust Herb B. Hicks and Anna B. Hicks Trust Mrs. Carolyn Cantrell individuals, foundations, businesses, Estate of Mable Slagle HMR Veterans Services, Inc. Captain William Hilton Chapter churches, organizations and friends Estate of Mary Roper Mr. and Mrs. Sam Huff Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter of Tamassee DAR School that Mrs. Linda S. Hawkins LeRay de Chaumont Chapter Mr. & Mrs. Cory S. Chambers have made a single or cumulative Ms. Carolyn Maddox Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mays Charity Independent Baptist Church unrestricted gift of $500 or more for National Society DAR Missouri State Society DAR Mr. & Mrs. John L. Clark the 2017 calendar year. Thank you Palm Beach Chapter North Carolina State Society DAR Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin K. Clauss Angels! Mr. & Mrs. John Twitty Publix Partners Program Mrs. Ann Salley Crider Trustee Club Dr. Michael L. Queen Mrs. Dianne T. Culbertson $5,000.00+ Mr. and Mrs. David Russell Mrs. Marilyn F. Dammann Citation Club Mr. and Mrs. Lenair Altman $25,000.00+ Mrs. Cyndy Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. James M. Dunn Dale and Wendy Brott Asbury Station Chapter Tamassee Foundation Mrs. Kim Dye Estate of Ella M. Grimes Miss Susan de Camp Conger Walhalla Chapter Edgar B. Rouse Foundation Estate of Ella Young Atwell Estate of Theodore Heske, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Williams Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter Estate of Lorraine White Georgia State Society DAR Patron Club Ellen and Gertrude B. Kirby Fund of the $1,000.00+ Community Foundation Estate of Margaret G. and J. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Harber Kincaid Jr. Trust South Carolina State Society DAR Allapattah Chapter Mrs. Sara Fattori Mrs. Mary Jane Matson Mrs. Dixie L. Thomasson Anonymous Mrs. Ruth A. Fay The Estate of Carol Locke Rogers Executive Club Mr. Steven J. Aschleman Fidelity Brokerage Services Legacy Club $2,500.00+ Capt. and Mrs. Stephen M. Bailey Florida State Society DAR $10,000.00+ Mr. and Mrs. J. Clinton Bybee, Jr. Black & Phillips Foundation Fort Prince George Chapter Box Tops for Education - General Mills Mr. & Mrs. W. Douglas Ellison Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie L. Booth Fort Sullivan Chapter

page 20 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Mr. John H. Fout Mrs. Lucy Clamp Willis Mr. Walter R. Kinney Mrs. Bonnie Vaughn Perry University of South Carolina GB and Charlotte A. Saunders Mr. William Winn Mr. & Mrs. David D. Kroeger Peters Mountain Chapter Chapter Foundation, Inc. Boarding Club Mr. Barney M. Landry Mrs. Carolyn Peth Mrs. Bradna Barber Vardiman Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Golz $500.00+ Mr. Edward J. Lengyel Mr. R. B. Poston Mr. and Mrs. John S. Vardiman Mrs. Sandra Lee Hachem Airey Law Firm LTD. Co. LPL Financial Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Prater Mr. and Mrs. Ted R. Wanthal Mrs. Marsha M. Hanna Virginia S. Alexander Mr. E. Erwin Maddrey Mrs. Patricia A. Raether Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson Mrs. Gilda A. Hendricks Andrew Bogle Chapter Maryland State Society DAR Mr. Anson G. Raymond Jr. Williamsburg Chapter Mr. Philip Hendricks Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Stetson Massey Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Rushton Mrs. Kristine Wood Mrs. Ann Hilliard Anonymous Mrs. Edith McAbee Jr. Mrs. Miriam Wray Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hoffecker Blue Ridge Electric Co-op. Inc. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McBroom II Mrs. Gabriel O. Saavedra Mrs. Nancy S. Wright Mrs. Lanabeth Horgen Blue Ridge Eye Center, PA Ms. Ann McFadden Seneca Presbyterian Church Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Wurster Mr. Steve C. Hunt Lee Boling Mr. James McMahan Southeast Guilford High School Mrs. Ellen Zaki Mrs. Cathy Hyer Mrs. Lynn Brackey Mrs. JoAnn C. Minshall Mr. William P. Sovey Indiana State Society DAR Mr. and Mrs. Monnie L. Broome Mr. Roy Mordhorst Star Fort Chapter Keowee Key Boating Mrs. Jane Camper Mrs. Virginia Murray Mr. Marshall H. Stuart Association Captain Henry Vanderburgh Mrs. Polly Myers Mrs. Audrey C. Tamblyn Mr. Marc Kerlin Chapter National Society C.A.R. Mrs. Margaret Teal Kings Mountain Chapter Mrs. Judith H. Chaffin Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Newton Tennessee State Society DAR Lt. Col. Martin R. Koldyke Cherokee Chapter Mr. & Mrs. Walde H. Nilsson, Jr. The Kula Foundation - My Coke Mrs. Bennie S. Larj Ms. Lynne Churchin Rewards Mrs. Mary N. Norlund Dr. Jesse Laseter Mr. Walter D. Clarke The W.E. and B.B. Ebeling Oakway United Wesleyan Charitable Fund Dr. and Mrs. John T. Lettieri Clements Electrical, Inc Church Theodosia Burr Chapter Mr. & Mrs. David Levett Coca Cola Give Ohio State Society DAR Mr. Willie Thomas Mrs. Bertha S. Little Mr. W. Bruce Cottle Mr. & Mrs. Jim Padgett Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Lowery Mr. & Mrs. Garry Coulter Mrs. Rebecca Pariseau Mary Clap Wooster Chapter Mrs. Corlisa Cunningham Mitchell W. Watts Family Col. Sue Cunningham Nothing like a moment catching up with friends on campus. Foundation, Inc. Mr. William C. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Mix Mrs. Janet E. Dickerson Mrs. Linda Moore Dr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Dickinson Mrs. Harriet Nash Mrs. Debora Dietz Mr. and Mrs. John P. O’Brien Jr. Mrs. Jean Dority Mrs. Laura B. Odom Mrs. Patsy Earnhardt Oklahoma State Society DAR Lt. Col. M. Dawn Ellis Mr. & Mrs. John D. Orr Estate of Clarke M. & Mary K. Partners of Homrich Berg Williams Mrs. Melynda Patterson Estate of Edith B. Little Mrs. Patricia M. Pirnie Estate of Joseph Smith Mr. Joseph F. Pirola, Jr. Estate of Lou Ella E Gridley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Pollock Estate of Mabel Midgeley Mr. Roger Porter Mr. & Mrs. Alan Fayard Edna Charbonneau Jones First Citizens Bank Freese Foundation Fort Nashborough Chapter Mrs. Virginia Reisinger Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Fortson Dr. Mary Gayle Rogers Mrs. Elizabeth Garner Mr. & Mrs. Larry Sheppard General James Moore Chapter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shuler Golden Wheel Club Stancil Cooley Estep & Stamey, Mr. and Mrs. Randy D. Gray LLP Ms. Tyler Lynn Hancock Mr. & Mrs. Blair Stanicek Henry Clay Chapter Penny Stovall Mrs. Betsy Holden Sumter’s Home Chapter Mrs. Joanne Hook Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tancyus Mrs. Rebecca Hughes The Jackson Companies Martha & Daniel Hulsey Mrs. Cecilia M. Thomas Mrs. Nancy B. Hunter Treasure Coast Chapter ITT Corporation United Way of Central Carolinas Joseph McDowell Chapter Verizon Good Government Club Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy R. Kee Waightstill Avery Chapter Mr. and Mrs. William H. Keller Mr. & Mrs. David G. Ward Ms. Sherry A. Kellett Dr. Anna P. Williams

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TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 21 Honorariums

Contributions to benefit the children of Tamassee DAR School in honor of a relative or friend are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the honoree. The name(s) of the donor(s) follows each entry. The gifts listed were received by Tamassee DAR School between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.

It is our sincere intention to accurately recognize every precious gift received. If you detect any misrepresentations or missing information, please contact the Office of Development so we may correct the record. Thank you

Behethland Butler Children of Tamassee A Chapter DAR School Mathew Abbott Mrs. Gilda A. Hendricks Mrs. Pam Towe Mrs. Sherry Abbott Susan F. Bentley Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Randy Abbott Mrs. Joretta B. Rawl Desrochers Randy, Kim, Harper, Mrs. Nancy S. Wright Elizabeth Billham Mary, and Brady Mrs. Gabriel O. Saavedra Abbott Ms. Mari Noorai Doug Christensen Mrs. Sherry Abbott Emily Geiger Chapter Under the direction of Linda Hawkins, SCDAR the children performed a salute to Mrs.Culbertson, Mr. Walter D. Clarke Frankie Adkins Elvenia Bishop Tamassee DAR School Board Chair as part of the Founders’ Day event. Kevin & Jennifer Clarke Cateechee Chapter Ms. Brenda Burch Mr. Walter D. Clarke Elizabeth S. Alderman Audie C. Blackburn Susan H. Gordy Malinda Coleman Elizabeth Alderman Mrs. Corlisa Cunningham D F Mrs. Dorothy W. Bryan Mrs. Katharine N. Williams Drew Darby Judy Farrigan Isabel Alexander Will Boling Mr. and Mrs. Jim Green Susan deCamp Conger Mrs. Sherry Abbott Augustin Clayton Chapter Cateechee Chapter Mr. Walter D. Clarke Anne W. Green Mrs. Patricia Lewis Michel Deveix Jeremy Floyd Kay Alston Mrs. Dorothy W. Bryan William A. Bowles Mrs. Nancy S. Wright Mrs. Zoe B. Carlson Mrs. Brenda M. Floyd Captain John McAdams Ruth A. Greer Becky Bowles Kimberly Cooper George Diamaduros Chapter Fort Sullivan Chapter Mrs. Kathryn Anderson Mary A. Bowman Mrs. Lynda N. Bush Mrs. Sherry Abbott Kate Stanton Lenair and Marilyn Ann Gregory Marion Williams Esther Cope Julianne Dias Altman Lyn Freebus Mrs. Bonnie Speegle Patricia R. Bradham Wizard of Tamassee Mrs. Nancy B. Hunter Mrs. Janet Rockey Mrs. Janet Dimke Kim Crowe Guidera Pat Bradham Chapter The Dillon Nancy Ames Patricia Funderburk Miss Margaret Hendricks Cateechee Chapter Carolyn Coulter Administration Mr. Walter D. Clarke Prince of Orange Chapter The John Brink Family Mrs. Gabriel O. Saavedra Mrs. Gabriel O. Saavedra Cheryl Andrews Mr. Walter D. Clarke Mernie Crane Jean Dority H Mr. Walter D. Clarke Mrs. Rebecca Pariseau Peter Dority G Gerald Harmon Dorothy Britton Kenny D. Gibson Jackie Andrews Marilyn R. Creedon Mr. & Mrs. Julian Dority Winyah Chapter Greenville Chapter Mrs. and Mr. Betty G. Mr. Walter D. Clarke Mr. and Mrs. J. Clinton Mrs. Anne E. Dukes Rebecca Harmon Charlie & Dottie Bryan Williams Teresa Archambeau Bybee, Jr. Dr. Tim Drake Mr. Walter D. Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Jim Green James Gill Winyah Chapter Mr. & Mrs. Garry Coulter Reedy Rivers Falls Chapter J. P. Harper Mrs. Sherry Abbott Barbara Archer Mrs. Dorla Kemper CDXVIIC Winyah Chapter Mrs. Connie Sparks C Mrs. Gabriel O. Saavedra Sandy Gill The Hatcher Family Frances Atkinson Zoe B. Carlson Ann S. Crider Mrs. Sherry Abbott Mr. Walter D. Clarke Mrs. Ann T. Nye Joyce Scott Chapter Mrs. Dell D. Scoper E Cari Gillette Linda S. Hawkins Sheila Patricia D. Carr Cricket Crigler Dee Dee Edlund Mrs. Evelyn Finnegan Granby Chapter B Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Davis Mr. and Mrs. William J. Mrs. Nancy Pexa Bonnie S. Glasgow Major Robert Lide Nathanael & Catherine Rushton Jr. Eliza Lucas Pinckney Columbia Chapter Chapter Lori Bailey G. Margaret Casterline Karen Critchlow Chapter Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Margaret Gregg Gordon Dr. Michael L. Queen Deena Fields Patricia Porter Mrs. Ivy Blake William L. Glasgow Jr. Chapter Mrs. Martha Todd Judy and Jim Caulkett Cynthia Schickendantz Jason L. Eller William Capers Chapter Prince of Orange Chapter Robert N. Bannon Mr. & Mrs. David A. Dianne T. Culbertson Battle of Cowpens Golden Wheel Club Walhalla Chapter Mr. Albert Keiser, Jr. Ostendorff Charles Pinckney Chapter Chapter Mrs. M. L. Berg Jutta Hawkwhite Mary E. Cawthorne Drowning Creek Chapter Clear Creek Militia Mrs. Mary E. Bosley Mrs. Robert W. Turner H. D. Bare Mrs. Nancy B. Hunter Fort Prince George Chapter Mrs. Jane A. Eaton Janie Haynes Mr. and Mrs. J. Clinton Chapter Old Noonday Chapter Henderson Chickasaw Bluff Chapter Bybee, Jr. Kings Mountain Chapter DAR Mrs. Mary Jo Edwards River City Chapter Dr. Michael L. Queen Judith H. Chaffin Chief Piomingo Chapter Long Cane Chapter Angela Bennett Engele Golden Wheel Club Wanda W. Heffelfinger Baron DeKalb Chapter Susan deCamp Conger Six Flags Chapter Mrs. Nancy Johnson Mrs. and Mr. Jan Y. DAR Dennis Chastain Daryl & Sue Mrs. Christine L. Kochs Easterby Penny Stovall Greenville Chapter Cunningham Violet Messick The Ortiz Family

page 22 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Alexia Helsley Patsy Laseter Mary A. Nuttall Walhalla Chapter Dr. Jesse Laseter Steve Nuttall Barbara Hendrick Jeanne Laverdiere Ann T. Nye Mr. and Mrs. William K. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mr. & Mrs. William D. Griffiths McNeil Atkinson Mamie Henry Amy Lawson Mrs. Shirley Harris Mrs. Claudia Evans Susan deCamp Conger The Hixon Family Kay D. Lee O Mr. & Mrs. David A. Mr. Matthew Hatfield Laura B. Odom Ostendorff Mrs. Jennifer Lowrance Mrs. Anna B. Waters Haley Holcomb Ryan Lewis James O’Neall Mrs. Judith Kane Mrs. Sharon Austin Martintown Road Chapter Jonathan Holland Billham Libby Dave & Judy Andrew Pickens Chapter Susannah Smith Elliott Ostendorff Marianne Holland Chapter Mr. Walter D. Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Monnie L. Dorthy Lind The Ostendorff Family Broome Henry Durant Chapter Mr. & Mrs. David A. Lee Hunt Mrs. Mary Lind Nase Ostendorff Back to school is always an exciting time on campus Susan deCamp Conger Mrs. Mary Lind Nase Charles A. Hutchins Annelle P. Locke Reverend and Mrs. Jane W Cline P Joshua Reid Shadwell Chapter V Charles Hutchins Richard W. Locke Shirley Padgett Mrs. Sherry Abbott Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ron Vayo Mrs. Jo Ann H. Adams George E. Hutchins Mr. James H. Watson Rhea Craig Chapter Tancyus Mrs. Jodi Vayo Bob Parker Reverend and Mrs. Marilyn Loop Ms. Carrie Bright Rebecca Shindler Wendell Voiselle Mr. Robert R. Parker, Jr. Charles A. Hutchins Lt. Thomas Barlow Nancy Roberson Brian Boak Margaret Gregg Gordon Martha N. Parker Chapter Mrs. Bonnie D. Michael The Gesuino Siddi Chapter Dr. Anna P. Williams I Tom Looper Peggie Roberts Family Dr. Michael L. Queen Saundra Parler Cateechee Chapter Mr. Walter D. Clarke W Sheila C. Ingle Mrs. Jean Abbott Woody Roberts Suzette Simmonds Walhalla Chapter Fort Prince George Cornelia J. Patrick Mrs. Polly B. Mills Melanie Simmonds Joyce Scott Chapter, DAR Chapter M Mrs. Patricia Haskell Laura Rodgers Sara Everett B. Sirmans John N. Walker William Capers Chapter Malibu Chapter Robinson Ms. Sherry A. Kellett Mrs. Sara Fattori Mrs. Patricia Haskell Mrs. Jane C. Bellomy Joyce B. Patton Judi Romeo Vince Smith Robinson Barbara Matejka Mrs. Charlotte S. J Mrs. Faye W. Kassing Mary Helen Smith Barbara Walter Pymatuning Chapter McCloskey Dianne Janis Don Roth St. Ann Catholic Church Cateechee Chapter Sheryl & Scott Robert Pettit Susan deCamp Conger Donna Nielsen Mr. Walter D. Clarke The Cliff Warner Family McClement Martintown Road Chapter The Jannik Family Howard & Peggy Susan Stamey Mr. Walter D. Clarke Mrs. Robin A. Szymanski Harriet O. Plowden Mr. Walter D. Clarke Rowland Mrs. Judy Heard Mildred Warren Elaine S. McConnell Mr. David C. Wylie III George Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jim Green Margaret Steward Mrs. Millie Brunson Mrs. Harriett Jones Mrs. Sherry Abbott Carol Pollock Mike Ruff Mrs. Elizabeth Garner Mr. Robert Wheeler Ann M. Weir Jay Johnson Thomas M. Pollock, Inc Mr. Robert Apfel Susannah Smith Elliott Teresa White Mrs. Gabriel O. Saavedra Mrs. Sherry Abbott Mary A. Prater Fred and Betty Beck Chapter Yancy McGill Mary White Timothy Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John Haas Stephanie Corley Dr. Cynthia Putman Margaret Gregg Gordon Martintown Road Chapter French Lick Chapter Chuck Hardy Debra Szymanski & Chapter Michael D. Wilson Kathleen L. Johnston Tom Posniak Mr. James McConnell Mike Berg Barbara McGrey Mr. John and Sandra Martintown Road Chapter Mr. Walter D. Clark Kay Piper Mrs. Robin A. Szymanski Mr. Steve McGrey Dickey Beawla Jones Barry Price Anonymous Nan and Dave Mauney DAR of Michigan Mrs. Barbara Hegler Winyah Chapter Greg & Nancy Ryder Mr. Jack Redhead Mrs. Gina LaCroix T Nancy N. Jones Greg and Angela Price Mrs. Robin A. Szymanski Katy Wirin Ellen L. Miller Roy Talbert Andrew Pickens Chapter Mr. Walter D. Clarke Kevin Ryder Ms. Kristina Fites Mrs. Morn McKoy Lindsay Peter Horry Chapter Mrs. Marsha M. Hanna Carole Proctor Mrs. Robin A. Szymanski Kelly Wright Mark & Amy Morgan Tamassee DAR School Mrs. Anne Fairfax Biles Mrs. Connie Sparks Mr. & Mrs. Blas and Ponder Staff K Melissa Arroyo S Mrs. Gabriel O. Saavedra Nancy Wright Evelyn Prye Mary Lu Saavedra Susan deCamp Conger Lauren Kane Phebe Morgan Wanda Thomas Mrs. Donna M. Schuch Mr. and Mrs. J. Clinton Mrs. Judith Kane Mr. William Morgan Mr. & Mrs. William D. Wunagisa Chapter Pymatuning Chapter Bybee, Jr. Lisa Hefner Joe Keegan Agnes Morrison McKee, Jr. Mrs. Nancy F. Warren Mr. & Mrs. Garry Coulter Mrs. Sharla Tompson Mrs. Rebecca Hughes Wanda Thomas Alice M. Kelsey San Antonio de Bexar Gloria Timmerman Louis L. Myers Chapter NSDAR Z Ms. Geneva G. Masters R Mr. Walter D. Clarke Jane Nelson Col. Sue Cunningham Rebecca D. Zohn The Gilbertson Kids Audrey Rainey Steve Tomlinson Paige Sawyer Mr. Patrick Zohn Mrs. Sara R. Stork Chickasaw Bluff Chapter Mr. Walter D. Clarke N Winyah Chapter Ferne B. Kistner Virginia Randolph Barbara Tornow National Society DAR Carrie Shelor Cateechee Chapter Mr. Carl K. Hoffmann Ms. Joy Kelly Mr. Michael Bocchichio Lee Boling Valli Rassi Robin R. Towns Mrs. Betsy Holden Walhalla Chapter Rick Seigler Mrs. Donna L. Horvath Cherokee Chapter L Seth Reese Mr. Walter D. Clarke Mr. & Mrs. David R. Amy Twitty Oliva Lackey Mrs. Sherry Lackey Mrs. Sherry Lackey Quattlebaum Sr. Dr. Michael L. Queen

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Staff was invited to hear the student’s recite their poetry at Ms. Casey’s Coffee House.

With the help of matching donors, we raised a record of over $19,000 on Giving Tuesday. Thank you to everyone! For the first time in 5 years, a misty rain fell on the day of the Annual Golf Tournament.

Contributions to benefit the children of Tamassee DAR School in memory of a relative or friend are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the memorialee. The name(s) of the donor(s) follows each entry. The gifts listed were received by Tamassee DAR School between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.

It is our sincere intention to accurately recognize every precious gift received. If you detect any misrepresentations or missing information, please contact the Office of Development so we may correct the record. Thank you

Dorothy Ashmore Nancy B. Bowen Zilphy H. Durant Association Homer Burdette A Bobbie L. Parsons Charlotte E. Crowe Florence M. Ervin Lawrence Hyde Mary Hardy Dennis J. Agnew Ruth V. Axtell Mary F. Fitch Frances Garber Alexander S. Macaulay Kip Burke Nancy A. Agnew Ann V. Hammer Martha D. Henderson Charles High Virginia Miller D. Michael Scarborough Jeanne S. Aimar Keren Hymo Anne B. Jenkins Martha Murtiashaw Chris Burrell Thomas Heyward Jr. Elizabeth W. Marchant Elvenia Bishop Norton Chapter UDC Betty Blanton Chapter B Dana Anderson Brenda Burch Maxine E. Vissage Karene B. Frazier Marie Baker Marjorie D. Alexander Florence C. Baugh Donna Bollenbaugh Walhalla Chapter Phillip Haire Daniel D. White Martintown Road Millicent C. Arnold DeShon Chapter Julian H. Yelton Jeanette N. Burrell Grady J. Ball Chapter Fred Bennett & Gladys Bomer Delta Kappa Gamma Cathy Addis Lt. Thomas Barlow Rebecca C. Alexander Tommie Bennett Clarissa M. Wolcott Alpha PSI James Evatt Chapter Snow Campaign Chapter Kelley B. Poydence Fran Booth William Maksymowicz Micheal Hummer Constance Barbee Ronald S. Alexander Margaret A. Beumer Rowena Wasson Elizabeth P. Brown Jackie Lemons Temperance Smith Tammy Wilson Cecil C. Beumer Claire B. Byars Julian H. Yelton Alston Chapter C. E. Brage Christeena J. Elizabeth Bigelow Walde H. Nilsson Adeline R. Browning Virginia L. Bowen William E. Barrett Anderson John D. Orr Sarah Courson Ralph Johns Mary Hardy Elinor J. Brown Donald E. Anderson Archie Bigelow Maribeth Kowalski John McQueen Rebbeca Byrd Lalla F. Barron John T. Lettieri Lee Brockington Florida Medical Nina Mustain Fayette Starr’s Mill Marian Block Kelley Burr Rebecca Pickens Chapter Chapter

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page 24 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Tersa Conely Julia B. Dickerson Jacqueline Fleener Greenwood Hills C Walter D. Clarke Patricia D. Compton Rufus Fairbanks Chapter H Wesleyan Church John Carpenter Sally Cook Kathryn Dickerson Bonnie Foxworthy Sandra Hanson Linda S. Hawkins David E. Carpenter Michael L. Queen Sam Houston Chapter DeShon Chapter Barbara McGrey Jennings C. Hucks Thomas Shuler Catherine S. Carson Malcolm D. Cooke Tony Dinneweth Francis Frampton Oakway United Wesleyan Andrew Pickens Chapter Sandra Wrenn D. Michael Scarborough Marjorie F. Frampton Russ A. Harbin Church Gloria K. Long Clifton W. Carter L. A. Copelan Allison Dobbins Elizabeth French Southeast Guilford High Harry Z. Silsby Millicent C. Arnold Scott Sprouse Barbara Olson June Harward School Cheryl J. Johnson James Carter Luella H. Copelan Ruth A. Dodds Henery Frierson Steve’s tire & Service First Baptist Fellowship Millicent C. Arnold Carolyn Fields David Summers Michael Hatfield Center Class Walde H. Nilsson Annie H. Cottle Susan M. Dodenhoff Jane Friis William Huffman Joan Carter W. Bruce Cottle Rebecca Motte Chapter Martintown Road Chapter Evelyn K. Hausman David Summers Mary Hardy Elizabeth Hausman Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cora Douglass Roy E. Funderburk Carolyn M. Hutchins Derrill C. Hutchins Ila Chalmers Courtney M. D. Carlson Mary Lu Saavedra Elizabeth G. Hendricks Doris C. Nichols Martintown Road Chapter Frances M. Hutchins Cynthia Courtney Dr. Aubrey & Mrs. Grace Hutchins Janet Champness Donahue Pauline Cook Duffer Jane Henry Samuel H. Hutchins Clough Valley Chapter Nancy Courtney Hubert C. Roop G Clough Valley Chapter Ralph L. Hutchins Sarah Garvin Linda Chastain & Cynthia Courtney Bobby Dupree Claire Hentz Charles A. Hutchins Jane A. Horton Raymond Chastain Donahue Nancy B. DuPree Catherine B. McBroom Trent McWilliams Evelyn Gaskins Richard Creedon Elizabeth Durant Raymond High Billie Jean Chilcutt Mary Lu Saavedra Faye Smith Lawana Furtick I Susan D. McElreath Margaret M. Idele Corlisa Cunningham Karen Critchlow Nancy Gaylord Carolyn Hoff Cheyanne Zink Elizabeth Clamp Barri Evangelisti Thomas Shuler Elizabeth Peyre Nancy Ballard Michon Spees E Bruno Godwin Richardson Manning John R. Eckman Connie Speer Carol Critchlow Walde H. Nilsson Chapter J Estate of John & Alice Marie W. Brown Keyser Insurance Group Ruth Goodwin Mary J. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Eckman Trust Carolyn Cantrell Linda Leblanc Larry B. Langford Temperance Smith Alston Jackson Glenda Davis Snow Campaign Chapter Carolyn J. Eisler Kenny Grant Chapter Douglas W. Hottel Merry C. Snyder Lily of the Cahaba Hilda B. Cronk Toxaway Baptist Church Barbara Holding Clay Jarreau Chapter Marlene C. White George and Alicefay Kay Grier Cabarrus Black Boys Mary Duhon Mary Woodard Ellis Kelly A. Crowley Elizabeth D. Brogdon Chapter Kenneth E. Johns Cary Grant M. Dawn Ellis William Crowley Catawba Chapter Keith Holmquist Mildred Spearman Helen W. Fersner Elaine Shive Fred Faircloth Cateechee Chapter Irene J. Johnson Lucy C. Willis David Summers Forrest C. Wilkerson Walter R. Howerton Lynnette R. Faulkner Gwynne P. Clamp D Kathryn D. Durham Novella J. Howerton John W. Johnson Louise Majors Brenda S. Daley F Mary S. Gibson George Hucks Leverne Keaton Judy C. Anderson Martintown Road Chapter Warren B. Fields Phillip Griffen Lisa Bryant Willard Johnson Katrina McPherson Gerald Davis Cheryl J. Johnson Long Cane Chapter Children’s Hospital of Michael L. Queen Gayle Gardner Mary E. Clamp Harriette Finch Luellen Guyer Philadelphia Cancer Delane C. Graham Nancy S. Folk Lois Davis Linda Hutton Catawba Chapter Immunotherapy William Johnson William C. Davis Larry D. Clayton Lillie L. Finley Cassandra Colson Laura B. Odom Kaaren Andrews Duane Dennie Linda Newman Brenda Dixon Edwin L. Jones Malinda B. Chalmers John Garrett Larry Hines

Dessert Extravaganza Challenge was issued and answered during the 126th Continental Congress.

TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report page 25 Robbie Marlowe Carol Myers Ronald O. Riggs Kathryn W. Sovey James Watts K Sharon Austin James Myers Albert G. Hutto William P. Sovey Carol V. Corbin J. D. Kelley Patsy W. Matthews Carol C. Silsby Dorothy Stauffer Virginia B. Webb Eva A. Wilson Charles H. Matthews N Robert D. Wable Pamela Watson Mary L. Kowal Doris M. Kelly Elaine S. McConnell Elizabeth Neurath Sharon A. Welfare Jean Stephenson Z. L. Weir Mary Hardy Peter Ayers John Marshall Chapter Cory Roach Susan Park Nancye St. Peter Hazel M. Kelly Frank Brandt Dorthy Newman Kenny Roach Patricia Stetson Gertrude Welch Barbara Tornow Buck Jones Nursery Long Cane Chapter Patsy Robertson Jay Bahnsen Caravel Chapter Ralph Kelly Oliver Buckles Jane Newsome Little Rock Centennial Harriett Stogner Tony Westmoreland Diane Mathews Mary Campbell D. Michael Scarborough Chapter Suzanne K. Chapman Martha D. Redick Phyllis Davis Barbara Kendrick Ruby Nichols R. C. Roddey Virginia Stokes Sabra T. White Alfred Hamilton Barbara M. Norman Doris C. Nichols David Summers Mt. Aerial Chapter Narcissa Whitman Randy McCormack Ross Kinney Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Anne B. Rogers Star Fort Chapter Chapter James Moorman Walter R. Kinney Nilsson, Sr Henrietta R. Morton Cornelia Stone William P. White Lorna A. Patrick Walde H. Nilsson South Carolina State Sarah K. White William J. Kennedy Bobby Kiser Bee Ruff Janie Nolan Society Robert J. Storey Maxine M. Servaes George Ramsey Linda Turner R. B. Poston Alice M. Roggie Robin Blackwell Clinton H. Whitehurst Nance F. Kittner Jessie M. McCormick Mary V. Nostrand R. W. Coble Dateria Johnson Andrew Pickens Chapter Alafia River Chapter Delinda M. Mix NSDAR Southold Chapter Amy Lou Rowe Edith McAbee Elizabeth K. Dunkle Michael McCraney Jocelyn Notz Drew Morrison Rowe Laura B. Odom Betty M. Wilds Charles T. Knapp Malinda B. Chalmers David G. Ward Rebecca Motte Chapter Mike Ruff Sharon K. Storm Carolyn Coulter Martha McEachern Button Gwinnett Chapter Gerald Kowalski Ann T. Nye General Marion’s Brigade Peggy Ebert Lamar P. McEachern Doug & Mariana Hillhouse Scott Sprouse Shirley Harris Chapter Annette W. Metz Suzanne McFerren Jean S. Tower John Goodwin Jennifer L. Suttles Catherine B. McBroom Clough Valley Chapter Henrietta R. Morton Bee Ruff Judy Suttles Russell A. Rushe L Kitty McGee Michael L. Queen The Isaf Family Ann Pamela Cuningham William Laird Marguerite M. Cates Ann S. Simpson Foundation, Inc. Chapter Delinda M. Mix Betty R. Mckenzie Jessica Ruiz T Cookie Wilson Muriel Landry Kate Barry Chapter Judy Ostendorff Mary E. Tatum James A. Wilson Barney M. Landry Elizabeth H. McLean O Dottie Ryno Mary L. Hines Mary Jo K. Wilson Barbara J. Laughter Elise M. Muscott Ruth A. O’Bryan Cornelia B. Olde Edgar R. Taylor Eva A. Wilson Battle of Sugartown Ron Laughter Leila McMillan Mary Lu Saavedra Michael D. Wilson Chapter Bill Lee Long Cane Chapter Rolfe Teague Sheila Fetner Joyce E. Lillehamer Yvonne G. Oliver S Colonel Arthur Lee Forbis Nathan McRae Gabriel O. Saavedra David Haggart Robert E. Lee Betty G. Williams Chapter Sharon Austin Mary Lu Saavedra Marsha M. Hanna Shirley Petras Rosa Owens Dran Thacker Linda Kilgo Robert Merin Vallie M. Sain W. R. Watts Kenneth Nix Oneva M. Clifton Craig Leach David G. Ward Quality Pest Control David L. Cleveland Howard Thomas Philip Starks David H. Metz Peter Schaller Melba K. Hanska Cecilia M. Thomas James Burroughs Patricia A. Hardin P Wanda Schaller Carol Harris Ruth D. Thomas Mary A. Cable Janet Micol Lorena W. Pangburn Lola G. Schenk Marlys Heffron Anne T. Carr Sherry A. Kellett Jewell P. Bounous Clough Valley Chapter Michael P. Schenk Sherry Hill Kings Mountain Chapter Troy Matzke Mary Ann W. Middleton Mr. Jerry Patrie H. O. Schoolfield Louise Holland Stephanie Thompson Cara Munday Robert Middleton Patricia Stewart Ann S. Simpson Laurete IOTA Gamma Patricia A. Raether Carolyn Sarrio Bobbie Miller Jane Peck Barbara B. Schreiner Chapter of Beta Sigma David Summers James R. Coker Esmarelda T. Thomson Wayne Thompson PHI Karan Llewellyn Miriam F. Miller Lydia B. Pellegrino Vernon C. Thomson Nancy M. Wark Tom Rearden Glenn Schuch Mary Lu Saavedra Roseann P. Marshall Jane Titus Steve Hoots Jere Rickman Donna M. Schuch The Maize Family Robert K. Miller Jane H. Phillips Sam Houston Chapter Brenda Robertson Ethel Sealey John Decker Rebecca M. Rostron Claudia Naugle Paul Tracewell Jane Sharp Patricia B. Ramsey Jack Redhead Veronica Miller Betty Plisco Cheryl J. Johnson Hazel Snyder Olive F. Semans John and Sandra Dickey Ruth Sterling Mary Lu Saavedra Christie G. Derrick Great Meadows Chapter Mary Hardy Hope Lettieri William E. Minshall Mary K. Shands V Phyllis Mays Claudia Evans JoAnn C. Minshall Lois Shands Amy S. Via Charles Purvis Clayton Lewis Barbara J. Mitchell Wayland Shands Eva A. Wilson Joy Purvis Brenda M. Floyd Kathryn Di Stasi Lois Shands Marjorie Voehl Helen Lewis John Moon Kathryn W. Sieverts Kenneth Fischer Paula Baker Laura B. Odom R Mary A. Ensminger Veronika Fischer Margaret Lipscomb Alline S. Moorer Ellen V. Randolph Myrtle F. Simms Michael L. Queen Agnes M. Morrison Sharyn G. Randolph Caroline Klezli Opal V. Morris W Mary Lu Saavedra Marian B. Raymond Terry A. Kornegay Christy M. Ware Elizabeth Hutchinson Betty A. Little Anson G. Raymond Peters Mountain Chapter Cheyanne Zink Jackson Chapter Sam Houston Chapter Mary Reinke Faye F. Ramsey Florence L. Waris Jayme Moyle Janet Beattie Helen Roth Julia A. Teplis Mary Lu Saavedra Fred Reisinger Sara Everett B. Sirmans Betty Brockman M Archie A. Muckenfuss Lynne Churchin Sara Fattori Helen Mahon Watkins Brenda Muckenfuss Virginia Reisinger Tommy Smoak South Carolina State Mildred Spearman Archie, Brenda, and H. Wade Reynolds, Jr. Margaret Ramsey Society Walhalla Chapter Rebekah Muckenfuss Jan D. Reynolds Stanely Smolenski Caroline Manhardt Jack Watkins Sudie Mulligan Peter P. Ridabock Margaret Gregg Gordon Anonymous Mildred Spearman Ann Henson Rhoda R. Haight Chapter Betty Brockman Watkins

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page 26 TAMASSEE 2017 Annual Report Awards Day Reservation Form

May 21, 2018

______Name ______Address ______City State Zip ______Phone ______Email ______National or State Title ______2018 Other DAR Title: Awards Day Celebration ______Other Title (non-DAR) Schedule of Events Monday, May 21 May 21, 2018 Lunch ______@ $10.00 $ ______Dinner ______@ $17.00 $ ______Please mail meal reservations by May 7. Checks in the proper amount should be made payable to May 21, 2018 Tamassee DAR School. Mail reservation form to: Tamassee DAR School, PO Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686 8:30 am Registration (Hospitality, PR Sales, Artisans) Each person attending is responsible for booking their own hotel reservation. A 9:00 am DAR Regents’ Council Meeting block of rooms have been reserved at the Hampton Inn of Seneca (864) 482-2900 and the Best Western in Seneca, SC (864) 886-9646. Be sure to ask for the DAR rate. 10:30 am Welcoming/Opening Ceremony/ The rate is only available at the Hampton Inn until April 20th. Additional accom- Senior Recognition modations may be found at: http://www.scmountainlakes.com/uploads/Lodging/ Lodging.asp 11:30 am Lunch I will be driving: Yes ___ No ___ I request transportation to and from the airport: Yes ___ No ___ 1:00 pm Advisory Committee Meeting Transportation is offered to and from the Greenville/Spartanburg Airport. (Everyone is welcome to attend) Please provide the following information: Carrier ______Flight# ______2:15 pm Major Dedications & Children’s Name of Hotel ______Program Arrival date & time ______3:15 pm Open Campus Departure date & time ______4:00 pm Awards Day Program Special instructions: ______5:30 pm Dinner Should you have any problems with your Concludes Awards Day Events reservations, please call Melissa Grant at 864-944-1390. P.O. Box 8 Tamassee, SC 29686 Business Office: 864.944.1390 Admissions: 864.944.3022 Save the Dates 2018 BenefitApril Golf 24Tournament 2018 Awards Day May 21 Bluegrass Concert July 20 Founders’ Day Oct. 8 & 9

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