Magazine of Mount De Sales Academy | Fall 2018 Edition a Message from the Academy President
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The de Sales Sheet Magazine of Mount de Sales Academy | Fall 2018 Edition A MESSAGE FROM THE ACADEMY PRESIDENT Dear Friends, Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” The Sisters of Mercy knew this to be true, which is why, The de Sales Sheet in the 1800s, they committed themselves The de Sales Sheet is published biannually by the Office of Institutional to educating all children regardless of race, Advancement for alumni and friends of social class, or economic status. Through Mount de Sales Academy. the Sisters’ legacy, our faculty and staff are empowered to educate the heart and fashion, brought you to where you are at this moment.” 851 Orange Street | Macon, GA 31201 the spirit, not just the mind, of today’s P: 478.751.3240 | F: 478.751.3241 students so that they are inspired and Web: www.mountdesales.net equipped to change the world. Our faculty and staff set a wonderful E-mail: [email protected] example to instill a spirit of giving in our This edition of the de Sales Sheet is full of students and graduates. During our August Please direct all address changes and in-service training we worked in teams and correspondence to the above address. examples of how our students, graduates, faculty, and staff are giving back and painted three houses through Rebuilding improving the communities in which they Macon. Not only did we experience the Administration live and work. For example, the Class of joy that comes from serving, but also a wonderful comradery that is built when David Held, President 2018 chose for their class project to honor the hardworking men and women who you step outside your comfort zone and Mary Pat Dadisman, Assistant Head of cook, clean, maintain our campus, and labor with others. School, Dean of Students keep us safe. They planned and hosted an appreciation reception for the staff, whose I am proud of our school, and not just Mike Franklin, Ph.D., Upper School Head talents and efforts are vital to our school because we extend compassion to others. I but often go unnoticed. am also proud of our challenging academic Kari Alderman, Middle School Head program that prepared over half of the The physical transformation of our campus Class of 2018 to graduate with honors, and Institutional is one of the more dramatic examples our athletic program, which had six teams of how a commitment to education compete in state playoffs last year. Advancement Staff is changing our world. Chris Sheridan Laura Johnson Schofield, Director of (’67), who is leading the project with Please keep Mount de Sales in your Institutional Advancement gifts from the Phil J. & Alice S. Sheridan prayers this year as we do our very best to Foundation, believes a beautiful campus educate our students, guide them toward Lauren H. Beaty, Director of Alumni their purpose, and inspire them to change Relations environment facilitates the processes of teaching, learning, and serving and can the world. Krista Dillard, Development Liaison inspire others to give back. We have found this to be true as members of the MDS Ashley K. Griffin, Director of Admissions community have generously answered the call to upgrade classrooms, provide Amanda A. Livingston, Director of scholarships for students, and help in Development and Marketing many other ways. As one of our young alums, Stephen Murphey, noted on page 9, de Sales Sheet Photographers: Maryann there is “no amount too small to help out David Held Bates, Miguel Garcia, Samantha Roberts, President, Mount de Sales Academy Advancement Staff, Yearbook Staff a place that in some way, shape, form, or Volunteer Editor: Mary Pearson Intern: Lacie Kunselman, MDS senior 2018-2019 Board of Trustees Mission Statement Mr. Jarome Gautreaux (’85), Chair Mrs. Elaine Hardison Mr. Roy Robinson (’82) Mount de Sales Academy, an independent Catholic school sponsored Mr. Spyros Dermatas (’72), Secretary Ms. Quintress Hollis (’96) Sr. Joan Serda, RSM and inspired by the Sisters of Mercy, is a Mr. Matt Garvin (’88), Treasurer Dr. Jeff Jordan (’80) Mr. Jamie Simpson diverse college-preparatory community Mr. Craig Murphey, Past Chair Mrs. Michelle Kroll Mrs. Mona Speir of learners—students and teachers alike—who are poised to discover, Mrs. Kathy Blackwell Mrs. Mary Ann Mahoney Mr. Shane Spells challenged to innovate, and motivated Hon. Verda Colvin Mr. Matt McKenna (’75) to serve. ACADEMICS & ATHLETICS 11 A JOyFuL noise 12 CAMPuS notes 14 MIDDLE SCHOOL honors 16 Cavalier ATHLETICS ALUMNI SECTION 32 ALuMNI RELATIONS 33 ALuMNI FuN 34 cavalier connection 38 ALuMNI legacies 04 40 aluMNI scholarship Contents SPECIAL FEATURES 04 tRANSFORmatiON 2.0 07 SUstaiNABILITY 06 11 17 spiRITED leadeRSHIP 19 seNIOR GIFT 20 five faCes 17 38 LACIE KUNSELMAN, INTERN REGULAR FEATURES Lacie, a senior, has attended Mount de Sales Academy since sixth grade. As part of an independent study, 02 Discover, innovate, serve Lacie worked in the MDS Advancement Office as the mercy IN action publications intern for the 2018 Easter semester. She 06 has been a member of the swim team for six years and 09 DONOR SPOTLIGHT is also involved with Beta Club, the school literary following faith magazine, and the Diploma Endorsement Program. 10 She plans to major in communications in college with a concentration in journalism or public relations. Discover, Innovate, Serve formed a cornerstone in my life. These women immediately created a generous memorial fund that resulted in the creation of two gorgeous black benches, with guitar motifs, which are located in the green space behind the Zuver Performing Arts Building, in the boys’ and Bragg Jam’s honor.” Thank you, Julie, for being brave and sharing your story with the Macon community and beyond. JULIE BRAGG CHALLENGED TO INNOvate: Courtesy of Beau Cabell MICHAEL GARCIA “Drop and Drag Outdoors sounded grief and life after tragedy, following like a cool name, and I knew at least the deaths of her two sons, Brax and Discover, my friends would buy some products. Tate, in a car accident in Texas in 1999. If I only sold 10 items, I thought it In early 2018, Mercer university Press would still be worth it.” That was Innovate, Serve published her work, The Brothers of 2018 graduate Michael Garcia’s Bragg Jam: A Mother’s Memoir. The Mount de Sales Academy, an original thoughts of the apparel line Society Garden hosted a book launch independent Catholic school he created as a junior at Mount de on what would have been Brax’s 47th sponsored and inspired by the Sales. Within a year, he sold about birthday. Julie signed books, and Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse college- $1,000 in merchandise to local and bands played all afternoon. Julie has preparatory community of learners— also online shoppers from as far away since had book signings at Barnes and students and teachers alike—who as Wisconsin. With the help of ideas Noble, the Literary Guild of St. Simons, from his dad, Miguel, accounting advice are poised to discover, challenged to and the Washington Memorial Library from his mom, Suzy, and contacts from innovate, and motivated to serve. in Macon. She presented her work at former coach Carsten Franklin, Michael the Decatur Book Festival over Labor created a website, and a Perry company We are proud to feature many Day Weekend. According to Julie, her handled the inventory and embroidery. individuals from within our community book is meant to help others who are Michael’s small but growing accessories who embody the three core pillars experiencing grief and loss. of the Academy's mission statement. business includes hats, socks, and stickers, perfect for any outdoorsman. “Discover, Innovate, Serve” is a regular As a member of the Class of 1960, Julie feature of the de Sales Sheet, so attended school from first grade at St. Though wrestling during his senior year please send nominations to ashley. Joseph’s Catholic School through 12th at MDS was time-consuming and his [email protected]. grade at Mount de Sales with many of freshman year at Georgia College and the same female classmates. She states, State university will keep him busy, POISED TO DISCOVER: JULIE BRAGG “The uniquely special thing about my 26 Michael plans to grow the business. all-girl classmates (many are included He is evaluating adding t-shirts and Julie Wallace Bragg (’60) has spent the in the book) is that we’re still close other merchandise and partnering with last fifteen years writing about her friends. The MDS bond we share has retailers such as Dry Falls to include Drop and Drag Outdoors items in their local MICHAEL GARCIA storefronts. He hopes making contacts while in college in Milledgeville will help the company become a household name among young men and women throughout the Southeast. Mount de Sales is proud of this young alum and his desire to continue to innovate long after his high school days are over. Shop at www.dropanddragout.com. MOtivated TO SERVE: TODD FREEMAN TODD FREEMAN Todd Freeman (’93) is not only one of the most dedicated and generous 2 faculty members at Mount de Sales prom activities. To everyone else, demonstrates the two qualities he Academy, he is also one of the this list may seem overwhelming, but finds most admirable: dependability most humble. First and foremost, Coach Freeman states his work “is and honesty. he is proud to be a father, and both an enjoyable challenge that allows of his children, Kenzie and Elijah, me to solve problems and interact When asked why he takes on so many followed in his footsteps to become with every member of the MDS extra responsibilities, his response Cavaliers.