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2014–2015 ANNU a L R E P O r T

Thank YOU for making this year our best yet! WELCOME TO aTL a NTa Y O U T H a C a DEMY!

2015–2016 Fa C U LT Y a N D S Ta FF

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Nina Akerman, Spanish Stephanie Banner, Kindergarten Mary Heath Brown, Second Grade Shanda Dennis, Fifth Grade Youth Academy (AYA) is a Christian preparatory school for Corinne Easterlin, First Grade inner-city youth in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade who are willing Karla Jelks, Art to work hard and whose academic efforts are well-supported at home. Kristopher Jones, Eighth Grade Through an investment–partnership model between donors and our tuition- Ruby Jones, Third Grade paying parents, AYA exposes students who otherwise would not have access to such opportunity to life-changing experiences, launching them to a brighter future in high Katie Koerten, Sixth Grade school, college and beyond. Angela Simpson, Pre-Kindergarten Kathryn Stanley, Seventh Grade Unlike public, charter and other independent schools in the inner-city, only AYA offers a Christ-centered experience for its students, families and community — in a way that Jamal Webb, Fourth Grade teaches them who they are and whose they are. Shirley White, Junior High History and Science

Welcome to AYA. Our students are eager to greet you, and for you to get to Paulette Woodruff,Learning Specialist know them. On these pages are just a few stories from our community of leaders.

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Peter Rooney, President Erin Blair, Development Director Katie Koerten, Acting Co-Dean of the Academy Paulette Woodruff,Acting Co-Dean of the Academy Mabel L. Jones-Allen, Administrative Assistant Carrilyn Strickland, Administrative Coordinator Becca Vinson, Development Assistant Anthony Gates, After-School Director Reggie Short, Maintenance Pamula Smith, Cafeteria AYA’s daily operations run on the skills, talents, and enthusiasm of individuals working behind the scenes to support our students’ learning experiences. Here are just a few of them. Pictured at top, left to right, Becca Vinson, Carrilyn Strickland, and Mabel Jones-Allen. Above, our Acting Co-Deans of the Academy, Katie Koerten and Paulette Woodruff. Pr E S I D E N T ’ S L ETTE r

Because of You . . .

So many times last year we stopped and remembered our theme for the annual fund year was Because of You. We did stop to appreciate every single gift that was received last year, but that’s not the pause I’m thinking about in reflecting upon the 2014-15 year.

I’m thinking about how often board members, faculty, staff, and I stopped to appreciate what you did for the students at AYA. We paused as our students left for a Civil Rights and College Tour through the state of Mississippi. We paused when several faculty and staff members received new computers. When our students celebrated the successful completion of an etiquette course, we paused. Times are tough these days for so many in the AYA community, yet when an unforeseeable crisis arose last year, I can remember pausing in gratitude that we could respond to help a young student and her mother. There were other moments as well: When our Spanish teacher would arrive on campus, when Billy Peebles came from The to bring our students History Club, and when the Plylers arrived every Friday morning to teach their Leadership Class to the eighth graders, we paused and just said a resounding “Thank you!” When our graduates went for their first day at , The Piney Woods School, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, and , they went with our collective voice, back on the AYA campus, saying Because of You.

Over and over we said Because of You, AYA is possible. Because of You, AYA can get better. And Because of You, we can offer a transformational Christian education to 150 young people in the Thomasville Heights area of the metro Atlanta region.

Because of You, we are thankful. Because of You, we are challenged to do our best each day. And Because of You, God’s kingdom is strengthened and lives are changed forever. Thank you!

Peter Rooney President

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BO ar D O F F OUND aT I O N Caitlin Jones BO ar D O F DI r ECTO r S Tr USTEES Roger Key, ADVISO r S Secretary/Treasurer Larry Teem, Founder Billy Briggs Ron Lenderman Wayner Crowder and Chairman Frank Briggs, Richard Maner Larry Edge Chair Emeritus Sid Mashburn Cooper Mills Philip Bray Bo Briggs Molly Milligan Richard Parker Harold Melton Lee Burrows Bill Ragland Chris Schoen Megan Nellen Richard Collier Erwin Reid Steve Shuler Jay Simms Kim Daugherty McKittrick Simmons Jack Sibley Hank Thomas John Hamilton, David Songy Chair Larry Teem, Ex-officio Keith White Sivan Hines, Zach Young Chair Emeritus 1 D ONO r a N D V OLUNTEE r Pr OFILES

Kim Daugherty | STEM S K I L L S F O r T ra NSFO r M aTION a L E D U C aTION

Mrs. Daugherty, you and your husband Robert have been actively involved with AYA for many years. What first drew you to AYA? What aspects of your involvement have been the most rewarding? We first learned of AYA over twelve years ago through the Angel Tree project sponsored by (where our daughter was a first-grader). At AYA, we’ve been involved in various ways: we worked on library book drives, creating newsletters, helping to plan field trips, visiting classrooms, and fundraising. These activities have been so meaningful to our whole family as our children have been involved as well. We love talking to AYA students, and seeing their excitement for learning always makes us smile. AYA students are just so impressive.

In terms of helping to provide a transformational education to its students and families, how do you know when you and AYA have been impactful? AYA students are so energized about learning and owning the results of their hard work — they and their families work hard every day to overcome challenges and create a better future for themselves. I’m constantly impressed by how positive, confident, and well-spoken the students are. AYA helps students set big goals and supports them daily in achieving those. It’s exciting and uplifting to see this happening so consistently. The results reflect the impact AYA has on these students’ lives — 100% of AYA students have finished high school and gone on to college. That makes me so proud of this school.

When it comes to Career Week, you’ve brought in African-American professionals in STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and math). Can you discuss why you feel this is important? Mrs. Daugherty is a Everyone needs a role model. Seeing is believing. When AYA students see and hear a successful professional member of the AYA talk about his or her experiences — the successes and the difficulties they’ve overcome — the students begin to Foundation Board of outline dreams and goals for themselves. They think, “He’s like me, and I can be like him.” This is very powerful, Trustees, the AYA and the impact is long-lasting. Interacting with these role models can change the trajectory of a student’s life. Leadership Gift Nationally and globally, there’s a strong and growing demand for bright individuals who understand how Committee, and the to use STEM skills to solve problems. Our AYA students are very capable. Success in these fields must start Career Week Committee. with solid preparation in junior high school. I want to introduce the students to these career fields and get them She is pictured with her thinking about being innovators. STEM careers provide interesting, stable, high-paying jobs. They can be the husband Robert and their important final step in our students’ pathway out of poverty. daughters Caroline and Ellen. Of your many insights about AYA, what’s something about AYA students you want others to know? They aim high, and their achievements are amazing! The AYA transformational education model is working — year after year, AYA helps ordinary kids do extraordinary things! I love being a small part of these students’ big adventures. They are inspiring to watch.

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Roger Key | I MPa C T F U L F I N a NCI a L g OVE r N a NCE

Mr. Key, what first drew you and your wife to AYA? If, for example, someone from another country were to ask about AYA’s special mission and community, how would you describe AYA to them? I was introduced to AYA by a fellow church member, Margaret Ann Briggs. I visited the campus and met several students. Almost immediately I knew that AYA was a special place, and wanted to get involved. AYA is committed to teaching children how precious they are in God’s sight, and how important it is for them to live out that vision.

When we talk about transformational education at AYA, how would you describe that mission given the important work of the finance committee? In terms of funding and stewardship, how would you respond to a new donor who says, “OK, why should I contribute to AYA?” For me, transformational education first involves children knowing how special they are. Then it means having the people and tools to support you in becoming the best that you can be. Our job on the finance committee is to provide the financial oversight that supports this effort. Proper financial governance is essential for the longterm success of any educational institution. When asked why fund AYA, I suggest that it’s one of the most impactful ways of making our community, our nation, our world a better place to live. It’s all about helping people become contributing members of our society, and the benefits are immeasurable. Individuals are made whole, family legacies are created, our society becomes more productive and more able to recreate this cycle of improvement for all.

Economic literacy being key to adult life, what do you wish AYA students and alumni to understand about the world at large (ie, life after AYA)? Economic literacy creates a better world because it provides for the longterm productivity of the world we live in. Productivity increases with knowledge and hard work. If we pursue education and work hard at using it to improve the world around us, we all win.

Mr. Key is Senior Vice President and High Net Worth Client Advisor at SunTrust Bank, Private Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of financial industry experience to his current position, and earned his undergraduate degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He has served in several alumni leadership roles including being selected a member of the President’s Advisory Council. In addition to being on the AYA Foundation Board of Trustees, Mr. Key also serves on the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of America.

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Shanda Dennis F I F T H gra DE Mrs. Dennis, you’ve got a long history with AYA. How did it begin? What are some of your earliest memories of the school? About 10 years ago I was introduced to AYA by a parent, Mrs. Jah, the mother of Jameel and Jamesa Stokes — who are now college graduates! She told me many times, “You’ve got to be here!” God heard her. After I applied for a teaching position, along with all other interviews, I was interviewed by a panel of students — that told me AYA approaches decisions FOU r T H gra DE Jamal Webb as a community. I’ve “felt the love” ever since day Mr. Webb, you attended an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). one. Everyone was very helpful and all the students Can you describe how your own educational and extra-curricular experiences there were eager to show me around. I recall attending bolster and feed into your work as an AYA teacher? the first AYA art auction and feeling amazed by the As a graduate of the great Bethune-Cookman University (Daytona Beach, participation. FL), I had some outstanding experiences contributing to my teaching style. As a member of their student government association and serving as junior and Some of your first AYA students are now college senior class president, I learned to train my AYA students to practice exemplary sophomores. What do they say about how their AYA leaderships skills and serve as an inspiration to their peers. One way to instill public experiences helped them through the years of high speaking skills is to make students comfortable with presenting themselves in front school and college? of an audience. I try to make my classroom an upbeat, energetic environment that They are grateful — grateful they were taught provides an encouraging audience for each and every student. to look people in the eye, to be honest, to work hard, to never give up. Learning at an early age to manage Please tell us about the STEP Team! one’s own time proved to be helpful. Being pushed out Stepping or step-dancing is a form of percussive dance in which the participant’s of their comfort zone made a difference. They’re glad entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds to have attended a school where teachers cared. They through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps. Our Step Team knew they were loved. And this was very important: consists of third through eighth graders. We instill unity, respect, organization, to know that when they trust in God, He will always leadership, teamwork, and balance — all while performing for the Lord. We have lead them — so, never be ashamed to ask for help. performed several times here on campus and for more audiences in the community.

Reading and visual learning are priorities: on any given Pictured above, left to Ruby Jones THI r D gra DE right: Shanda Dennis, day you’ll find us completing assignments, writing fifth grade and Team My first experience with AYA was an Honors sentences with new vocabulary words, sketching 2 Lead Teacher; Ruby Night four years ago. The children were well- spelling words in multiple colors, and reading Jones, third grade; and mannered, learning about all facets of life including everything from The Diary of A Wimpy Kid to the Jamal Webb, fourth the Bible. It felt like family. I wanted my then-fourth Bible. I’ve also implemented Sign Language — and grade. grader in an environment where she could be herself Introduction to Note-taking — as ways for our third and strengthen her spiritual walk on a daily basis. graders to use higher-order thinking, and to build I applied and waited for God’s response. I’m in my organizational skills. It also assists with classroom second year as AYA’s third grade teacher, part of an management. Signing builds rapport between myself awesome group of educators in Team 2. and the students, and practicing this skill means we My current third graders are huge readers. can have a little fun while learning. 4 They’re very caring with each other and with adults. a L U M N I P r OFILES

Carolyne Ouya ’06 Terris Jakobi Scroggins ’07 M I S S P O r TE r ’ S S C H O O L ’ 1 0 rab U N ga P- Na COOCHEE ’11 Sa NTa C L ara U NIVE r S I T Y ’ 1 4 Mar S HILL UNIVE r S I T Y ’ 1 5

Carolyne, tell us about your path to AYA. Are there I arrived at AYA in 2005 as a seventh grader, any particular experiences or classroom lessons that thanks to A Better Chance Program and its then- stand out? regional director, Mr. Keith White. I graduated as My parents learned about AYA from a family salutatorian of my class and went on to attend Rabun friend at church. After visiting and discovering AYA’s Gap-Nacoochee School, followed by Mars Hill values and mission, we knew it was the right place for University (North Carolina). Last May I graduated me. I was exposed to a multitude of new educational and cultural experiences. From with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry. award-winning plays, dinner at the Chamber of Commerce, camping on beautiful One AYA memory is a quote from Dean Derrick farmland, visiting assorted business headquarters, and so much more, I was able to Lockwood: “To be early is to be on time; to be on reconstruct and expand my vision of the world and my future. time is to be late; and to be late is inexcusable.” These words have stuck with me throughout my high school What do you do now? How do you feel AYA transformed the possibilities of your life and college career, as I have gone through everything now that you’re a young professional? from job interviews, classes, and many other events This week marked my last as a Health Education Specialist for the Pediatric and commitments. Department at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine Besides AYA’s educational experience, I was and Health Systems. I will be transitioning to work for InnVigorate, an integrative also able to grow spiritually and socially. I had been wellness institute, as a Residential Health and Wellness Specialist. I have also quiet and reserved, but my time at AYA helped me been accepted into the University of Southern California (USC) Master of Social to be more open with others. Although I was always Work program where I will concentrate on Mental Health. For the future, I hope described as well-spoken, my years at AYA helped to obtain a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and provide holistic and integrative mental me to realize that gift and step forward even more, health services to inner-city and underrepresented populations. guiding me to realize a desire to teach. I would advise If you could address AYA’s current students, what advice and insights would you current AYA students have to give? to take advantage of Keep God first and be fearless! There are so many moments ahead of you that all opportunities and will be filled with doubt, confusion and pain. There are so many moments ahead of educational experiences you where others will consider you unqualified or unworthy. When these moments presented to them. An arrive, look them straight in the eye and say, “I am more than what you want me to AYA education is a gift to feel. I am bigger than you think I am. I am smarter. I am fearless, and with the help be cherished and honored of God I will prevail.” And then boldly move forward. If you address every moment (as is the education this way, you will one day look back and realize you surpassed your greatest fears they will receive from and accomplished your biggest dreams. future institutions of higher learning). The lessons, friendships, and camaraderie developed at AYA are memories to carry with them for the rest of their lives, therefore they ought make the best of every experience and opportunity.

One AYA memory: “To be early is to be on time; to be on time is to be late; and to be late is inexcusable.” — Dean Derrick Lockwood 5 a LUMNI LISTIN g Jaquan Ford Jamal Willis Kaelin Matthews Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School The New Schools at Carver University of Louisiana-Monroe Auburn University Savannah State University

C L a S S O F 2 0 0 4 Keenon Rush Tevin Woodruff Logan McIntosh The McCallie School Early College High School at Carver Wheeler High School Christopher Davis Wake Forest University The Art Institute of Atlanta Savannah State Tech High School Carolyne Ouya Alex Mitchell Jineka Gaston Miss Porter’s School C L a S S O F 2 0 0 9 Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Tech High School Santa Clara University State University Apreya DeVoe Davion Greer Kentarvia Wheat Tech High School Ashley Rush Washington High School Southwest DeKalb High School Southwest DeKalb High School Gordon College Jasmine Francis Dianna Porter The Piney Woods School Bryce Simpson Benjamin E. Mays High School Brittnay Wilson King’s Ridge Christian Academy Albany State University Starr’s Mill High School Brigham Hall Tuskegee Institute Grady High School Paige Reynolds Marquavious Strozier Grace Christian Academy Onrica Harris The Westminster Schools Devry Institute of Technology C L a S S O F 2 0 0 7 The Piney Woods School Oxford College of

DeCarlo Tatum Joel Barber LaMarvin Hines Adrianna Williams Tech High School Carver School of the Arts Columbia High School Shorewood High School University of West Georgia Marquette University Nicole Warthen Georgia State University Larenzia Lawrence Pathway Christian School The Piney Woods School Cornesha Williams Atlanta Metropolitan College Sekani Crawford Mississippi Valley State University South Atlanta High School Newton County High School Georgia State University Jonathan Myrick Devron Woodruff C L a S S O F 2 0 0 5 Woodward Academy Sabria Hall The New Schools of Carver Robert Boyd Tallulah Falls Amazier Ouya Fisk University Southwest DeKalb High School Georgia Perimeter College University High School Benedict College Mesa College Milton Hancock C L a S S O F 2 0 1 1 Clarence Dixon Darlington School Jamie Pauldo Grace Christian Academy Douglass High School Donovan Bess Chattahoochee Tech Tatiana Mapp-Pearson Mount Vernon Presbyterian School Norcross High School University of Alabama Myosha Gosier Georgia Perimeter College Katriana Simmon Mount Vernon Christian Academy Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Myka Delancey Valdosta State University Korey Phillips Southern Methodist University Rockdale County High School Hope for Excellence School Brent Grantville Alexis Vinson Sydni Dunovant Druid Hills High School Ricky Reynolds Blair Academy Grady High School Grace Christian Academy St. John’s University West Georgia University Sythea Lester Atlanta Area Tech Georgia State University Greenforest Christian Academy Brianna Evans Emory University Terris (Jakobi) Scroggins John Welch The Piney Woods School Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School Blair Academy Alcorn State University Jameel Stokes Mars Hill College Rollins College The Lovett School Georgia State University Aab Gruduah Georgia Southern Derell Wilson Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Rosa Parks Leadership Academy Kyle Woodruff Kigal International Community School Jamesa Stokes South Atlanta High School (Rwanda, Africa) The Lovett School Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Auburn University C L a S S O F 2 0 0 8 Georgia Southern

Albert Wilson Jordan Arnold C L a S S O F 2 0 1 0 Jazmine Lester Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School Blair Academy The Westminster Schools Winthrop University Drew University Kyler Dixon Oglethorpe University Grady High School DesirÉe Fraley Georgia Perimeter Atia Williams C L a S S O F 2 0 0 6 The Lovett School Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School University of Southern California Kendall Dunovant Spelman University Quadulyn Cummings Walla Walla High School Tech High School Chelsea Norwood Whitman College Paine College Westlake High School Savannah State University Herschel Knox Anthony Gates Maynard Jackson High School Whitefield Academy Tyree Rush Georgia Southern University The McCallie School Georgia State University Keaton Manning Campbell High School Andrew Scott University of West Georgia Druid Hills High School Valdosta State University 6 C L a S S O F 2 0 1 2 Tre’ Christopher Shaw Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School LaTonya Brown Cedar Grove High School Cayon High School (St. Kitts, Virgin Islands) Brian Strozier, Jr. Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Keisha Scales | HE a D O F AYA ’ S PTO Essence Carter Shiloh High SchoolMaxwell Technology High School Jayla Zimmerman How many children do you have The Lovett School Zion Davenport at AYA? As an AYA community North Clayton High School leader, what are you hoping to C L a S S O F 2 0 1 4 Timothy DeShay accomplish this year? Mount Vernon Presbyterian School Dasja Baggett I have one child at AYA who’s Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Nicholas Franklin a fourth grader. As PTO President, Georgia Connections Academy Eunique Banner I’m hoping to encourage more Cristo Rey Atlanta Brian Freeman parents to get involved with the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School Caleb Deshay Cristo Rey Atlanta school on a day-to-day basis. Chloe Johnson I think this will make an impact on King’s Ridge Christian School Samari Edwards Tallulah Falls School student attendance, achievement and behavior. This is a special, Joi Pitts vibrant community, capable of accomplishing a great deal. Arabia Mountain High School India Haney Cristo Rey Atlanta Maya Riddles AYA’s mission and commitment is to provide each student with a The Piney Woods School Stacia Jones Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School transformational education. On a day-to-day basis, how do you Jordan Stewart see this playing out with your own family, and with others in this Decatur High School Mya Millines Cristo Rey Atlanta community? Brighton Sweeney The experience of a smaller Georgia Cyber Academy Kajaya Sexton Southwest DeKalb class size has allowed my son to excel Bianca Tate King’s Ridge Christian School Stephanie Simpson here at AYA. I see the same for other Greater Atlanta Christian School children who’ve been at AYA for Jazmine White KIPP Collegiate years. They receive a level of attention C L a S S O F 2 0 1 5 and encouragement that’s bolstered Sierra Willis-Bell HIS Academy Alexandria Allen by faith, diligence, and teamwork. Pace Academy Mentoring and collaborative skills are Destiny Worthy Chamblee Charter High School Trinity Bethune also important in this community. The Piney Woods School

C L a S S O F 2 0 1 3 April Bramble How has involvement with AYA transformed you as a parent? Forest Park High School It’s definitely changed my life. Parental involvement uplifts Cuatiia Cobb Greater Atlanta Christian School Kizer Crum a student’s educational experiences by connecting parents and Woodward Academy Caleb Croft teachers in a meaningful ongoing conversation. AYA students Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Tyrique Fluker know every adult here has got his or her back. I’ve enjoyed The Piney Woods School Coby Gregory meeting other parents who share the same joys, concerns, Whitefield Academy Madisyn Robinson and enthusiasm for their children’s AYA careers. Families feel Woodward Academy Ean Gruduah welcomed and part of a larger team here. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Justin Seda Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Morgan Hannor AYA’s success means that the school also serves as a “lighthouse” Mt. Zion Academy for James Simmons the Performing Arts Drew Charter School for others modeling themselves after AYA. If you could speak to those parents, what advice or insights would you give on Khyla Kizzie Kyle Sommerville Woodland High School Arabia Mountain High School enrolling their children in one similar to the AYA model? (Magnet School) I would tell them to go for it! Any school similar to AYA Kino Lewis Arabia Mountain High School Elisha Taylor will allow your child to grow from pre-K to eighth grade, with Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School all the necessary preparations and experiences — inside and Andrea Maia Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Raina Williams outside the classroom. They go on to high school and college Pace Academy with easier transitions. 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AYA received redirected tax funds from the Carolyn and Cody White Academy from August 1, 2014, through following individuals for the 2015 tax year. For information on participating in this In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harris White July 31, 2015. We regret any errors or program in the future, please go to www.goalscholarship.org or contact Erin Blair in Carolyn and Cody White omissions and request that you report the AYA Development Office at 404.924.2682. White beccav@ In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen corrections to Becca Vinson at Kay and John Alexander Felicia Jefferson Carolyn and Cody White atlantayouthacademy.com. Dianne and Tom Alison Jennifer and Roger Key Kaki and Mike Behr Todd Kice In memory of Lee Patterson Allen Lori and Frank Bishop Robin and Ralph King Vivian and Newton Allen I N- K IND Erin Blair Suzanne and Thad King Casa of Forsyth County Inc. 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13 2014 – 2015 SCHOOL YE ar r ESULTS (preliminary, unaudited)

I N C O M E E X P E N S E S $ 1 , 8 8 1 , 7 0 7 $ 1 , 8 4 9 , 9 3 2

2014 Benefit Auction 10% Annual Fund 68% ($188,210) Faculty/Staff 76% ($1,281,598) ($1,414,439) Educational Program 18% ($324,996) GOAL & Other SSO Scholarships 7% ($126,620) Development 4% • • ($65,058) • • • Parent Tuition 13% • • • ($268,154) • Operations 2% ($45,439)

Parent Fees & Other Income 2% ($46,701)

AYA is blessed with support from individuals, foundations, businesses and churches. In some years, gifts are received after the close of our fiscal year. We appreciate these gifts and the supporters and will recognize their help in next year’s annual report.

14 aTL a NTa Y O U T H a C a DEMY & FOUND aT I O N W O r KIN g O PE raTIN g B U D g E T a N D Pr O J E C T I O N S (Excluding Endowment, Capital Campaign & Depreciation)

2015 – 2016 2016 – 2017 2017 – 2018

I NCOME

C ONT r I b UTED INCOME Annual Fund $ 1,325,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 1,475,000 Auction 96,000 125,000 135,000

OTHE R INCOME GOAL & Other SSO Scholarships $ 221,000 $ 230,000 $ 240,000 Parent Tuition 250,000 265,000 270,000 Parent Fees and Other Income 33,952 45,000 48,000 Endowment Draw Income 16,000 18,150 19,000

TOTA L INCOME $ 1,941,952 $ 2,083,150 $ 2,187,000

EXPENDITU R ES Faculty/Staff $ 1,452,169 $ 1,564,692 $ 1,643,000 Education 360,250 375,000 381,000 Operations 48,100 50,595 53,000 Development 65,433 70,000 75,000

TOTA L EXPENDITU R ES $ 1,925,952 $ 2,060,287 $ 2,152,000

W O r KIN g C a PITa L $ 16,000 $ 22,863 $ 35,000

ENDOWMENT, SPECI A L FUNDS A ND C A PITA L G I F T S

In addition to operating expenses, in 2014-15 we celebrate having an Endowment of more than $325,000. We were honored to be awarded a capital gift of $100,000 from One Hundred Shares wich enabled us to make capital improvements to our campus to enhance the security of our students and faculty. We completed a secure addition to our gymnasium, completed our perimeter fencing, improved our campus lighting and made enhancements to our security system. We are grateful to the women of One Hundred Shares for making these things possible.

All contributions to the Atlanta Youth Academy go through our fundraising foundation, Atlanta Youth Academies Foundation, Inc.

Atlanta Youth Academies, Inc. and Atlanta Youth Academies Foundation, Inc. are audited each year by Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC.

As of Oct. 1, 2015, the audit for the school year 2014-15 is not complete. At your request, we would be pleased to provide you with a copy of our audited financial statements.

15 AYA Receives After a rigorous evaluation including site visits, recommendations and prayer, last year One Hundred Historic Award from Shares (OHS) awarded $100,000 to AYA, the largest One Hundred Shares grant award in OHS’s history.

Given our mission to serve the under-privileged, our school is necessarily located in one of Atlanta’s most impoverished areas. Our location brings with it significant security risks but, thanks to this most generous award from OHS, over the past year our campus has been filled with activity bringing significant physical transformation to AYA. Nearly all aspects of our safety and security overhaul have been completed, and we are proud to have stayed within the budget parameters of the grant. We are so grateful to OHS for enabling us to make these changes.

The following improvements have been made:

• The new 14ft x 35ft storage room off of the gymnasium is in full use, with capacity to safely store all our audio-visual equipment. In addition, the spacious room accommodates our stage, podium and chapel chairs (which previously had to be stacked up along the walls). Our chapel space in the gym now appears more reverent and appropriate for worship.

• Our perimeter fencing and the back entrance gate are completed. The beautiful iron fencing now runs across the entire front of our campus. We were also able to repair where the heavy-duty chain fence along the sides and rear of our property had been damaged by our neighbors. We installed a proper ornamental gate at our rear entrance, replacing the original construction gate from our first days at this location in 2007. The new one is much more substantial and attractive.

• Working with Georgia Power Company, we upgraded light fixtures and bulbs in our parking area. Local law enforcement strongly encouraged this improvement, and the campus now has a safer aura as our students and teachers — who often leave at dusk — can attest. We believe that lighting will be one of the biggest deterrents to those looking to do harm to our campus.

OHS is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Founded in 2005, its vision is to bring together at least 100 women who would give $1,000 annually, making available $100,000+ each year for Christian ministries. Each year, OHS receives 20 to 30 grant requests applications, which the Board of Trustees reviews. The field is narrowed to four semifinalists.

16 Far EWELL, WITH OU r graTITUDE

D E rr I C K L OCKWOOD R O C K C U r LEE LI b b O gg S Dean of Atlanta Youth Academy Administrative Director Volunteer Librarian 1999 – 2015 2007 – 2015 2005 – 2015

In 2015, Lib Boggs retired from service as the Volunteer Librarian. Ms. Boggs greeted students every Monday with her love of the When Derrick Lockwood tendered his written word. From AYA library volunteer resignation, the tributes poured in. This was Karen Parker: a message to Dean Lockwood from AYA Ms. Boggs’ passion for reading is Founder Larry Teem. contagious. It was very important to Lib that AYA should have a good library, and that Derrick, it would be an active part of the students’ The contributions you have made over AYA former Executive Director Chuck learning. She was tireless in her efforts to make the past 12 years at AYA are innumerable! Johnston had this to say when Rock Curlee this happen. Lib is a very kind person with You have been an inspiration to the announced his retirement in 2015. a big heart. She loved both the children and students, an example to the parents, and a faculty at AYA, and will be greatly missed. leader for your faculty. Under your watch, Rock was a Godsend when he came AYA has grown from a noble vision into an out of a career in industry (e.g., Goodyear From AYA library volunteer Molly Willis: organization that has significantly impacted Tire and Rubber Company) to serve as Lib is always cheerful — and such a the lives of hundreds of students, their CFO of a small, unprestigious PK–8 school. hard worker! She had been the librarian parents, and the community at large. Your To have his level of expertise working for for Holy Innocents, so AYA became her efforts have helped position AYA to become us was of immeasurable benefit. Many a “retirement job.” She established the AYA an Atlanta institution with the potential to well-intentioned nonprofit has faltered for library and came to campus every Monday last for generations. It was your unique skill not managing its finances. Rock gave AYA to order and catalog books. She filled the set that was crucial to this season of AYA’s a solid reputation with banks, and put us library with books funded by assorted lifespan, and I praise God that He raised above reproach in how the school handled grants and donations. She is a true blessing you up for “such a time as this.” its limited resources. Many have referred to wherever she goes! Thank you for being a pioneer in our Rock as an “impeccable steward” of AYA’s city and saying, “Here am I” when the Lord resources. This man of unparalleled character called. also gave of his time to lead a Bible Study for all the boys in AYA’s junior high. On top of all that, Rock was a delight to work with. NonProfit Organization U. S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2944 Atlanta Youth Academies Inc. Atlanta, GA 2120 Forrest Park Rd SE Atlanta, GA 30315 404.370.1960 www.atlantayouthacademy.com

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Our Mission The Atlanta Youth Academy Foundation exists to advance the Kingdom of God by providing the funding necessary to offer students of Atlanta Youth Academy an excellent, Christ-centered education regardless of their families’ economic status.

Our Vision The Atlanta Youth Academy Foundation seeks to vigorously raise the financial support necessary to provide assistance to as many needy students as the Atlanta Youth Academy can accommodate. Then, as these students are empowered, they will utilize their gifts and resources for the Kingdom of God and in turn help others in their communities. Additionally, the vision is to serve as Christian witness to all, regardless of race, creed, resources or religion, by exemplifying a contagious spirit of benevolence.