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FALL 2008 STRATFORDSTRATFORD ACADEMY | WWW.STRATFORD.ORG Congratulations! Stratford Class of 2008 Since the first class graduated in 1962, thousands of students have received their high-school diplomas from one of Georgia’s finest college-preparatory schools. Stratford Academy not only prepares students for their college experiences, but builds within them a sense of pride, strong moral character, community mindedness and academic excellence. The Georgia Board of Regents’ most recent data shows that 89% of Stratford graduates retain their HOPE scholarships (compared to a 35% average) and outperform their peers in college credits earned on a timely basis and GPA (3.1 vs. 2.6). Stratford’s Class of 2008 continues the tradition of excellence for our school. Class of 2008: 73 students 12 years together: 30 students College acceptance highlights: Auburn University, Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, College of Charleston, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Emory University, Furman University, Georgia Tech, Harvard University, Mercer University, New York University, Northwestern University, Penn State, University of Notre Dame, Rhodes College, University of the South, University of Georgia, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University, Wake Forest University Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses in 2007-08: 49 Students who earned AP Scholar designations their junior year: 17 Class highlights: Will McDavid – Valedictorian, Echols Scholar at UVA; William Karlson – Salutatorian, will debate at Harvard; Ngozi Ekeledo – accepted at Northwestern School of Journalism; Brian Cole and William Karlson – nationally ranked debaters; Grey Henson – accepted in music theatre program at Carnegie Mellon; Natalie Oliner – attending the Indiana University at Bloomington School of Music; William Karlson – Bibb County STAR Student Stratford www.stratford.org ACADEMY STRATFORD Fall 2008 • Vol. 8, No. 2 Stratford is published for alumni, families and friends of Contents Stratford Academy by the Office of Institutional Advancement, From the Head of School; 6010 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31220. Meet Kathryn Dennis Head of School 2 Dr. Robert E. Veto 2008 Matriculations, Editor Acceptances and Enrollments Kathleen Cook Medlin ’88 5 Editorial Assistants Words from the Class: Joyce Ellison, Irene Goodenough ’01 Will Marshall, Graduation Speaker Contributors 6 Rachel Deems, Kathryn Dennis, Paige Henson, Katie Mosley, Words from the Class: Parrish Smotherman, Rob Slocum, Carl Sullivan, Will McDavid, Valedictorian Bob Veto, Sarah Williams, Megan Woodhall 7 Photography Words from the Class: Mary Jo Cole, Tricia Holmes, Lee McDavid, Kathleen Cook Medlin, William Karlson, Salutatorian Steve Mosley, Jason Vorhees, Leah Yetter 8 2007-08 Board of Trustees Debate Team Finishes Season Jeffery L. Avant ’84, Athletic Chair with Top National Rankings Ellen M. Bunker, Treasurer-Elect 9 Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr., Trustee Emeritus George M. Butler, Jr. ’89 Senior Mentor Projects Elizabeth B. Clark John P. Cole 11 Ashley A. Copelan Alumni Service Award: James H. Daws, Buildings and Grounds Chair Jimmy Hinson ’76 Kathryn H. Dennis, Chair Mary Ellen C. Grossnickle 13 Sarah S. Harris, Nominating Chair Siblings Share More than Just Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. ’82, Chair-Elect Familial Ties J. Eric Hefner ’83, Advancement Chair 14 Richard B. Hicks, III ’73 Report of Giving 2007-2008; James C. Hinson, Sr. ’76, Secretary Capital Campaign Report John P. Holmes, III Charles N. Koplin ’82 15 Lee Lineberger ’80 Eugene M. Maddux ’72, Treasurer Stratford Alumni News Richard P. Maier William F. Monfort, Jr. ’79 27 Henry K. Oliner ’71, Education Chair Colyar M. Persons Stratford Travels Virginia Monfort Rabun ’77 32 Virginia Lane Sheridan C. Randall Smith, Technology Chair A Living Legend Remembered 2008-09 SIP Executive Board 35 Erin Bickley, Chair Tamara Banks, Chair-Elect Remembering Stratford on Bond Paula Ford, Secretary Mollye Treadway, Treasurer 36 Melissa Hinson, Immediate Past Chair Academic Achievement: Marsha Creter, Administrative Liaison Upper School Honors and Awards 2008-09 Booster Club Officers 37 Leonard Bevill, President Academic Achievement: Peter Persons, President-Elect/ Raffle Chair Middle School Honors and Awards Donna Kay McGoldrick, Treasurer Scholarship Recipients Gena O’Shaughnessey, Secretary 40 Grady Smith, Athletic Director Academic Achievement: Libbie Walthall, Concessions Lower School Honors and Awards Elizabeth Avant, Team Parents 43 Robin Parker, Membership Julie Long and John Paul Gaddy, Programs Raising Kids Who Think Globally Special Thanks To 44 Bubber Adams, Gina Christianson, Mary Jo Cole, Fine Arts Update; Marsha Creter, Joyce Ellison, Terry Sowell, Bob Veto Faculty Service Awards Contact Us At 46 [email protected] • 478-477-8073 www.stratford.org Stratford Sports Update Stratford Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion or national origin in the administration of its educational 47 programs, admissions policies, financial aid policies, employment Booster Club/SIP Updates practices or other school-administered programs. 48 Faculty Service Recognition From the Head of School Robert E. Veto n the short period throat competition is a school without a soul. of time I have On the other side, a school which develops been on campus a strong “family” atmosphere but offers a as Stratford Acad- watered-down education is not preparing its emy’s new Head students for the challenges of the 21st cen- Iof School, I have been tury. Accomplishing both sets of objectives is presented with two en- not easy — it requires constant attention and couraging realities: this work. But it is exactly this type of work that is a warm, welcoming we should be about. community, filled with Dr. Robert Veto From the very first time I stepped onto people who care deeply about their school; this campus last fall, I heard constituents in and there are plenty of opportunities for me the Stratford community speak about their to roll up my sleeves and get to work in order commitment to both sets of objectives: strong to assure Stratford Academy’s continued place academics and strong sense of community. The Veto family traveled to Paris in 2006. With Dr. Veto are his wife Martha, son Charlie, and daughter Rachel. as the finest school in Middle Georgia. Be assured that I hear this message loud I am very grateful to Mike Collins, both and clear, and that my own background and letters, and all means available to us. All the for the stabilizing presence he provided as prejudices lead me to a desire to affirm and elements are in place for this to work well; Stratford’s Interim Headmaster and also for support both sets of objectives, even (and there is tremendous commitment here, and a the support and help he provided me in my especially) when it is hard to do so. desire to have all of us pulling on the oars in transition into this position. Mr. Collins’s Communication will be a critical compo- the same direction. work set the stage for this to be an exciting nent of success for us. I and profitable year for those of us involved in will need to hear the con- the process of making Stratford all it can be. cerns of students, parents, During the thirty-three years that I have teachers, administrators, worked as an educator, much of that time in alumni, and all interested independent schools like Stratford, I have de- members of the Stratford veloped some strong beliefs and philosophies. family. At the same time, Among those beliefs is a conviction that a the professional educators school does not need to choose between who work at the school academic rigor and a spirit of community. In will also need to commu- fact, I feel that it is important to have both. nicate faithfully and fully A school in which students are pushed to to our community, through excel but are set against each other in cut- email, website, phone calls, Meet Kathryn Dennis New Trustees Chair My mother told me more auditorium and was overwhelmed with gratitude and love for Almost every day I am amazed at how much our children have than once that “you only get one the faculty members who gave so much of themselves to our learned. This was never clearer than last spring when my Junior chance with your child’s education.” children to make learning interesting and fun. I was also thankful Girl Scout Troop 620 visited Savannah. Our tour guide was leading She’s right. Brown and I used for the deep friendships Brown had made and his friends’ parents the girls around the squares and asking questions about Georgia Stephen Covey’s principle of “begin with whom we became friends. One of the benefits of Stratford is history. With rapid fire, the girls answered her questions correctly. with the end in mind” when we that the entire school comes together for sporting events, plays, She finally asked, “What grade are you girls in?” They told her they selected Stratford for our children. and concerts and you get to know the children, the parents, were in the 4th and 5th grades. She said, “Wow! What school do We looked at the list of where and the staff. you go to? I thought you were in the 8th grade!” The girls just Stratford’s students were admitted Thankfully, we still have two daughters with time remaining beamed, and so did Theresa Ferrari and I. I couldn’t wait to get to college over the past five years. Kathryn Dennis at Stratford. Both girls have also had wonderful experiences back to Macon to tell their teachers! That impressive list sold us back in 1997! Today, I know that the at Stratford. I am impressed with classroom placement, the My Board service allows me the privilege of hearing many list is still the strongest in central Georgia because Stratford is the movement from nurture to independence, that at each parent/ wonderful stories about all grade levels at Stratford Academy.