Expanding the Comfort Zone

MAGAZINE 2012

Expanding the Comfort Zone P2 Willing to Risk Failure | P4 Bragging Rights P14 Miss T @ 40 | P41 Honor Roll of Donors TAKING A STAND AGAINST BULLYING In October, which is designated as National Bullying Prevention Month, Salem Academy students united against the growing issue by creating t-shirts with slogans such as “The Cycle Ends Here” and “Spread Love, Not Hate.” The bright orange shirts, the color for the national awareness program, were seen throughout the campus as students wore them in solidarity with those who have been victimized by all sorts of bullying. “Bullying is an epidemic in all schools. Many people don’t realize the different forms of bullying and/or the long lasting effects it has on victims,” says Salem Academy counselor Jenny Orr, who spearheaded the project. “I did this project to educate the students about the different aspects of bullying, as well as empower them to stand up to bullies.” The girls’ project caught the attention of a local television news program and was broadcast on the morning show of the FOX affiliate, WGHP.–MICHELLE MELTON; PHOTOS BY MEGAN RATLEY

ON THE COVER: At Salem Academy, a diverse group of girls from across the nation and around the world 13 live together in a community that is nurtured by faculty and staff. Among them is Mary Lorick “Miss T” Thompson, who for the last 40 years has guided generations of young girls through the challenging years of high school. As the assistant head of school and dean of students, Miss T has encouraged her students to expand their comfort zones, to try new experiences and be open to the unfamiliar, which has often led to discovering unknown gifts. On the campus, she has helped create an environment of respect, honor and kindness while reminding every student that Salem Academy is not just a school; it’s a home away from home. You are invited to celebrate "Miss T" at 40, P14 –MICHELLE MELTON; PHOTO BY ALAN CALHOUN

OUR MISSION: Salem Academy pledges to retain and nurture those values which encourage each student to take risks, show integrity, and discover her passion as she sets out on her own journey. 26 DEPARTMENTS FEATURES

2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 5 AP SCORE SUCCESS 24 COURTSIDE WISDOM EMBRACING THE FEAR FACTOR Salem Academy students out-perform on the Celebrating the life and leadership of Katherine College Board’s AP exams Anne Workman A’65. 4 MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL BRAGGING RIGHTS 11 BY THE NUMBERS 26 MUSIC TO MEDICAL RESEARCH Salem] Academy is exceptional, and the numbers Music major Justin Rawley A’87, C’91 uses Salem- 8 TAG ROOM TIDINGS say it all! learned skills in cutting-edge research. Award-winning Yearbook, p. 9 Drama Queens, p. 9 14 “MISS T” @ 40 27 20 QUESTIONS Purple or Gold?, p. 10 For the last four decades at Salem Academy there Meet our 2012 Scholars Legislative Leader, p. 10 has been one constant—Mary Lorick “Miss T” Welcoming New Faculty and Staff, p. 12 Thompson, Assistant Head of School and Dean of 34 SO MANY REASONS WHY Chair Library Opens, p. 13 Students. WE LOVE SALEM

28 ALUMNAE NEWS 18 DOCUMENTING AMERICA Recognizing Excellence: Alumnae Awards, p. 29 Amanda James A’07 is going where the stories Events Gallery, p. 32 make a difference in people’s lives. “Salem Academy 36 GIVING 20 HOLDING COURT Remembering Two Beloved Salem Like so many Academy graduates, attorney Alice gives me a Supporters, p. 37 Morrison Tolin A’97 discovered her career passion as a Salem student. global 38 IN CLOSING | YOURS TRULY FREEZE-FRAME, 1972 22 STRENGTHENED BY FRIENDSHIP perspective” The deep friendship forged at Salem Academy 41 THE 2011-2012 HONOR between Rolonda Watts A'77 and Shannon White ROLL OF DONORS A'77 has lasted the test of time and distance. 34 Reason No. 17 “Fear Factor”

2 • Magazine 2012 President's Message risky side. the worldtotakeawalkon Academy isthesafestplacein I, too,tellstudentsthat As astudentoncetoldme,now intellectual life of students,andwe know the Academy we are passionateabout the beyond allthatbeautyliesrisk. and abalmforthesoul,butnevertheless, environment thatisatreat fortheeyes walkways andhistoricbuildingscreate an green lawns,arching shadetrees, curved is notall"peaceandtranquility." Our lush That isexactlyhow itshouldbe. At Salem Academy maybelovely, butit - Susan E.Pauly Embracing the their academicjourney. students toembracefailure of asavitalpart Not adaygoesby thatwe donotencourage powerful ofthesefeelingsisfearfailure. are ‘dangerous’ andunpopular. Themost is alsoalifefulloffeelings,somewhich from experiencethatthelifeofmind discipline we challengethem. We urgethem that mustbemastered, andsoinevery our studentswillconfront information new more deeply andcreatively. Throughout life, more unfamiliar materialandtothinkeven go by, thefacultyguidestudentstoexplore if we don’t try.” Eachsemesterastheweeks disappointed ifwe fail,butwe are doomed of riskwhenshewarnedthatwe “may be star, Beverly Sills, spokeoftheimportance antithesis ofacademiclife.Thegreat opera strong inallofus. Yet self-protection isthe The needtoprotect one’s imageis Salem but stayingdown.” Iwasreminded ofthis thing we callfailure is“not fallingdown, have afresh atany time,forthe start PickfordMary notedthatanyofuscan after fearthatmattersmost.The actress our dreams. Afterall,itiswhatcomes to realize potentialandachieve ourtrue factor’ inlife iswhatputsusinaposition remind usallthatacceptingthe‘fear alumnae thatare celebratedinthese pages The amazingsuccessstoriesof Salem at Salem have learnedtoembracerisk. sinnggg debate, dance,synthesize, solve and socially andintellectuallytodirect, bodies inPE class;tostretch physically, formulas intheirheadsandbalance instudios;tobalance worksnew ofart to create chemicalreactions inlabsand For more thantwocenturies,women ! BOARD OF TRUSTEES Charles A. Blixt, chair; Winston-Salem, NC Leigh Flippin Krause C‘85, vice chair; Raleigh, NC D. Wayne Burkette, treasurer; Pfafftown, NC Anna McCoy Smith C‘98, secretary; Winston-Salem, NC Winifred Currie Ballenger C‘74, Roanoke, VA Lisa Herron Bankoff C‘73, Atlanta, GA Deana Bass C‘95, Alexandria, VA Elizabeth Copeland Becher A‘58, Winston-Salem, NC Mary Martha Whitener Beecy C‘88, Charlotte, NC Robiaun L. Charles, Austin, TX L. Duane Davis, Winston-Salem, NC Mary Maples Dunn, Cambridge, MA Rodgeryn R. Flow, Winston-Salem, NC McDara P. Folan III, Winston-Salem, NC Ginger Renick Griffin, Greensboro, NC Ann Stone Hanes A‘71, Winston-Salem, NC Sallie Craig Tuton Huber C‘68, Newton, MA Stephen G. Jennings, Panora, IA

PHOTO: SALEM ARCHIVES Martha Riggs Lowry A‘79 C‘91, Winston-Salem, NC Jennifer Reinhardt Lynch A‘77, High Point, NC truth once when a student stopped to talk did not know she could do; and may she Martha Johnston Manning A‘73, Winston-Salem, NC Chi-Chi Ziglar Messick C‘89, Winston-Salem, NC with me about Salem’s historic hazard: our fall down (just a little) on her journey William H. Petree Jr., Winston-Salem, NC “Fear Factor” charming but infamous brick sidewalks. toward standing up. William R. Phillips, Winston-Salem, NC S. Margaret Pike C‘94, Winston-Salem, NC “President Pauly,” she explained, As a student once told me, now I, 3 • Salem Academy M. Elizabeth Rader, Cincinnati, OH “when you finally fall face down at too, tell students that Salem Academy Rebecca Hewit Rauenhorst C‘74, Tampa, FL Salem—and you will—no one will laugh is the safest place in the world to take Nancy Taylor Sumner C‘69, Raleigh, NC Ramon Velez, Pfafftown, NC at you because at Salem, we all fall down.” a walk on the risky side. After all, there Wallace C. Wu, Winston-Salem, NC The years that students spend with us is always someone here to pick you up, are a unique opportunity to practice the dust you off, and point you in the right TRUSTEES CONTACT INFORMATION: Salem Academy and College Board of Trustees art of falling . . . not failing, just falling. direction. That direction would be the Inspector’s House/Office of the President And so, as we celebrate the arrival of this future—the place where our current 601 South Church Street new semester and a new calendar year, I students will someday shine, serve Winston-Salem, NC 27101 send out fond wishes to each woman at and make a better world, just like the Salem: may she feel the gentle, insistent remarkable alumnae who preceded them. Introducing “Walking Together” pressure from our faculty who know well An occasional sojourn by the president of Salem that guiding a student out of her comfort Safe travels, Academy and College on the topics of educating women, leadership, contemporary culture, and zone is the greatest gift we can bestow; inspiring individuals to be agents of positive may she find herself at the end of the change. semester filled with healthy pride, the kind Join the Conversation www.susanpauly.com that comes from achieving that which she Susan E. Pauly, President BRAGGING

4 • Magazine 2012 Headmaster's Corner …almost literally…move it. convinced thatourgirlscannot onlyclimbthemountain,but focus ontheproblems; theyfocusonthe potential.Theyare willget there…somehow…someway.but everyone Theydon’t Our teachersknow thatthere willbe setbacksalongthejourney, because manyofthesestudentsmaynotbelieve itthemselves. going tomakeitthetopofmountain.Thisisoptimistic a doubt,thateachoftheyoung womensittinginfront ofyou is year from andknow, scratch every to start beyond ashadow of optimistic, they’re toughandthey’re happypeople. greatthree teacherneedstopossess;they’re qualitiesthatevery at theAcademy! They’re world-classbecausetheypossess the class facultyaround todeliver it—andthat’s whatwe have the keytoreceiving aworld-classeducationishavingworld- the mostofit. togetaworld-classeducation,andthey’reopportunity making they’re people.Andfinally, extraordinary they’ve beengiven an name ofhavingagoodtime.They’re normalteenagers,but they’re notwillingtocompromise theircore values inthe but they’re never condescending.Theylove havingfun,but accountable whentheydosomethingwrong. They’re smart, They’re butthey’re kind-hearted, notafraidtoholdeachother but they’re alsoappropriate inthewaytheydealwithothers. Academy teachersare optimistic,becauseittakesoptimism Of course,Ilove braggingaboutourfacultytoo,because work harder andgetbetter. They’re assertive, natural gifts,butthey’re alwayswillingto year! about every much great materialtotalk girls, becausetheygive meso I love braggingaboutAcademy They have amazing

Our teachersshouldnever bethosethings,butratherinpossession toughness. By don’t tough,Icertainly meanharshorhardhearted. Karl J.Sjolund, Head ofSchool of great teachingandgreat students! outofmagazinepagesbeforealways run outofstoriestotell we run read through thisissueofthealumnaemagazine, justremember; we do “love” theirjobs,andthey’re alsoreally goodatthem! So, asyou love myadvisees,Ilove mycolleagues,Ilove it here.” They really conversation, theyusetheterm“love;”every “I love thesegirls,I of themenjoys working withthesegirls.At somepointinnearly comes through. Over andover again,Ihearhow mucheachone When Italkwithmembersofthefaculty, aconsistentthemealways are unhappyinourown work…or, more importantly, ourlives. It isfarmore difficultforustoteachourgirlschoose“joy” if we and theircolleagues—thatpersonalitiesare off. boundtorub not agree more! Teachers spendsomuchtimeinfront ofstudents— right asaheadofschool,makesure you hire happypeople.” Icould to pushorpullstudentsover thehighbar, ratherthanlowering it. young womenhave benefitedfrom Academy teacherswhoare willing the courageoftheirconvictionstostandby them.Generations of right reasons. When they’re convincedthey’ve gotitright,theyhave closer lookattheirexpectations,andmakesure theyexistforallthe what Academy facultymembersdo. Instead, theytendtotakea expectations. Theeasythingwouldbetolower thebar. That’s not parents, colleaguesandeven anoccasionaladministratorabouttheir because alongthejourney, theywillbequestionedby students, of adeterminedspirit—aspirittoughness.Faculty needthis, Along withtheoptimism,however, amountof comesacertain I heard aformerheadmasteroncesay, “If you donothingelse PHOTO BYBLACKHORSE

RIGHTS 5 • Salem Academy tests taken and a 4 or higher on eight exams). This particular student or more of 5 on eight earned a perfect score AP tests. different One student achieved National AP National student achieved One all of 4 on score Scholar status (average • Salem Academy Director of Studies and Advanced Placement (AP) English teacher English (AP) Placement and Advanced of Studies Director Academy Salem and Composition was asked to serve Cahill Literature Eileen English on the AP Dr. for few she is one of a select this position, responsible In Committee. Development as possible the expectations as closely curriculum reflects ensuring that the course literary college-level exams for typical first-year and for creating analysis courses, serves Cahill already as an AP Exam those curricular requirements. that address these honor, A high Readers. of AP Exam one of the highest levels Leader, Question usually reservedcollege professors. for appointments are CAHILL NAMED TO AP EXAM COMMITTEE NAMED TO AP CAHILL Distinction status (average score of 3.5 and of 3.5 and score status (average Distinction exams) 3 or higher on 5 or more scored Scholar status (scored 3 or higher on 3 or Scholar status (scored exams) more two seniors who earned AP were There of score status (average Scholar with Honor 3 or higher on 4 or more 3.25 and scored exams) six who earned AP Scholar with were There • • 5 4 3 2 1 0

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PHOTO BY BLACKHORSE BY PHOTO nine seniors who earned AP were There 39% of the entire senior class earned 39% of the entire the College Board. distinction from AP Scholar distinction from the College AP Scholar distinction from These 19 students had an average Board. on all of their exams of 4.36. score 4 or a 5. of students earned some level Nineteen 38% of all the tests taken of 5. earned a perfect score 64% of all the tests taken earned either a 87% of the tests taken earned a of 3 or higher. passing score • • • • • students: • credit for that subject. credit a variety of subjects, from calculus of subjects, from a variety earning high Students to Spanish. college can often receive scores test knowledge gained in the test knowledge college-preparatory AP courses in scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the The exams highest possible score. significantly higher than the global, national and North averages. Carolina 2011-2012 school year place 2011-2012 school year performances students’ Academy excelled once again on the College excelled Placement Advanced Board’s for the test scores exams. Mean SALEM ACADEMY STUDENTS OUT-PERFORM ON THE COLLEGE BOARD'S AP EXAMS ON THE COLLEGE BOARD'S STUDENTS OUT-PERFORM SALEM ACADEMY

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BRAGGING 6 • Magazine 2012 COMBS A'12.PHOTOBYALLENAYCOCK. DEMAREST A'12,DANIELADECRISTOCRISTA –PICTURED LEFTTORIGHT:SARAHDUCKA'12,EMILY exemplify thoseoftheidealSalem student. character, mostnearly personalityandservice recognizes aseniorwhosequalitiesof honored withtheFaculty Award, which During theceremony, Emily Demarest was president Talia addressed Cartall, thecrowd. Suh Woo (Kate)Jung, alongwithseniorclass 44 graduatingseniors. gathered tocelebratetheachievement ofthe and membersoftheSalem community commencement thispastMay. Family, friends class of2012gathered intheMay Dell for The sunshonebrightlyasthe Salem Academy OMN EMENT 2012 COMMENC Honor graduatesMadeleine Shelton and visit ourFacebook gallery. For more photosofCommencement, 7 • Salem Academy COMMENC 2012 EMENT 8 • Magazine 2012

PHOTOS BY DAVID ROLFE Tag Room

Tidings intrigue inthebig city. woman whofindsexcitement and far left) Carrie Barlow A’12 set in1920sNew York starred a smashhit.Thejazz-eramusical Modern Millie," wasundoubtedly musical romp, "Thoroughly production ofthehigh-spirited crowds, Salem Academy’s spring MODERN MILLIE THOROUGHLY Performing tosellout asMillie, anaïve young (pictured 9 • Salem Academy Salem Academy’s Academy’s Salem participated in the Disney participated in the Disney learning workshop, Sings! audition and performance skills, along with warm-up techniques and voice-over Disney a professional from vocalist. SWEET SALEM SINGERS Walt to Club traveled Glee in Orlando in World Disney 2012 to perform February in Stage Waterside at the The Disney. Downtown the group day, following and Bria Smith A’15 were accepted were A’15 Smith and Bria (left) Jordan Jones A’13 A’13 Jones Jordan Teen Theatre Ensemble after successfully completing the audition Ensemble after successfully completing the audition Theatre Teen theatre in Academy appeared Both students have process. during also interned with NCBRC and Jones productions, Term. January RepertoryBlack North Company was the Carolina The North The Carolina. company in black theatre first professional to participate students Ensemble allows Theatre Teen company's different in professionals master classes taught by in various an opportunity to receive also Participants disciplines of theatre. production a their skills, talents and disciplines through showcase each session. DRAMA QUEENS Repertory Black Company's (NCBRC) Carolina into the North

Five Academy students picked up honors as recipients of Scholastic Art Awards in the Southeast in the Southeast Art of Scholastic Awards as recipients students picked up honors Academy Five PHOTO BY DAVID ROLFE DAVID BY PHOTO Southeast. ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT A’12 Yamaleyeva Dina A’12, Himes Mariah award; Key won the Gold A’13 Kolenovic Keyla region. an honorable received A’13 and Laura Zhang award, Key Silver the received A’12 Wang and Monica by art 2000 submissions than teachers in the more chosen from were mention. The students

The Salem Academy 2012 Salem The PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY LORICK THOMPSON LORICK MARY OF COURTESY PHOTO Honor. This is the first time Honor. competed in the contest. Salem schools in the state to receive schools in the state to receive the School of Distinction school’s 240th anniversary and school’s of 1772. Salem founding year was one of only two Academy overall book and an Honorable book and an Honorable overall for the theme, Mention the around which centered book received a School of book received for the Honor Distinction yearbook was honored by the by was honored yearbook Scholastic Carolina North Association. The Media YEARBOOK AWARD-WINNING AWARD-WINNING 10 • Magazine 2012 Tag Room SalemAcademy. to weigh in:facebook.com/ Facebook page Academy Visit the Pride? Salem show your Want to purple! the winneris: were close,andfornow, and you responded. The results page—PURPLE orGOLD?— the Salem Academy Facebook PURPLE ORGOLD? several ofitspupstocampusforstudentsenjoy. PUPPY LOVE PHOTO BY JENNIFER BRINGLE HANDY We asked thequestionon Pre-exam friendsfrom stress theForsyth relief offurry canbefoundinthecomfort Humane Society. Theorganizationbrought

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Number Number 28 of new students inducted to the Purple Team at Athletic Picnic. Go, Purple!

185 of seats filled in the auditorium at morning assembly. 4.41 Average score (out of 5) on AP exams taken in STEM (Science, Engineering, and Mathematics) Technology courses.

Number Average number of Average number 278 at cookie break. cookies consumed lives on! Our tastiest tradition live, you might know a potential Academy girl! 13 of states from which current Academy students hail. No matter where you

BY THE NUMBERSBY Salem Academy: Salem of AP exams taken by Academy students in 2012 of AP exams taken by Academy of the Number of new students inducted to the Gold Team at Athletic Picnic. Go, Gold! 28 Number of Chaucer lines

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Number of likes (at press time) 56 students in 2012-2013. With your help, Salem Academy can continue to grow.

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resources for sharing the good word resources for to young girls! of the Academy 25% are legacy students. student body one of our greatest Alumnae are 12 • Magazine 2012 Tag Room JONCZAK CLAY NOLLE HILL

Tidings WALKER WEIMER SIZEMORE HINMAN Darcel WalkerA’04 High Schoolsince2006. Jonczak hastaughtstrategicreadingandseveraldifferentlevelsofEnglishat WesternGuilford Liberty University(inprocess) B.A. (Englisheducation),UNC-Greensboro,M.A.(reading Jessica Jonczak assistant/instructor thepasttwoyearsatClemson. Weimer hasbeenafull-timemiddleschoolandhighteachersince2005, andateaching M.S., ClemsonUniversity B.S. (mathematicseducation,musicminor),M.Ed.(mathematics)BobJones University, teenage girlsthrough SalemCollege'sWritingProject. Sizemore hasbeenavolunteeratBrenner's Children’sHospitalandshehasworked with B.A. (teachereducation),M.Ed.(in progress),SalemCollege NEW FACULTYANDSTAFFJOINACADEMY Della Hinman A’07 Wake ForestBaptistMedicalCenter. at theWakeForestUniversityCounselingCenter.Previously,shewasaseniorsecretary at Hill isanexperiencedadministrativecoordinator,whohasspentthepastseveral yearsworking Dot Hill Assistant. she previouslyworkedatSalemCollegeasanAdmissionsCounseloranda Public Relations Walker spentthelastfewmonthsasanAssistantDeanofAdmissionsatSalem College,and (communication studies),UNC-Greensboro B.S. (masscommunication—publicrelationsandbroadcasting),UNC-Pembroke, M.A. WeimerKara lacrosse teams.ShealsocoachedtheSalemCollegefieldhockeysquadfrom 1999to2001. at ReaganHighSchoolwhereshewasalsotheheadcoachforvarsityfield hockeyand Clay wasnamedTeacheroftheYearin2007atClemmonsMiddleSchoolandthispast year B.A. (socialstudieseducationandhistory),PfeifferUniversity,M.A.L.S.,UNC-Greensboro Laura Clay 2013 academicyear. Theyinclude: Savannah Sizemore C’12 professional counseling. Nolle spentthispastspringtrainingtobeaYoungLifeleader,andshe’s working onherM.A.in B.A. (Christianministries—counselingandstudentministry),Piedmont International University NolleKara Hinman spentlastyearteachinghighschoolEnglishinBudapest,Hungary. B.A. (English,minorinmusic),WakeForest(magnacumlaudegraduate) International Student Coordinator Salem Academy welcomed severalfacultyand staffmembersforthe2012- new Administrative Assistant-Admissions House Counselor History History Teacher andField Hockey Coach Mathematics Teacher Director ofLearning Services Director ofActivities Director ofResidential LifeProgramming and House Counselor

13 • Salem Academy Science teacher Paul Allen Science teacher Paul

JOEL WESTON AWARD FOR FACULTY EXCELLENCE extra mile to foster a feeling of community at the Academy annual cookouts through that he and his wife host each for students, faculty and year staff at their lakeside home in Clemmons. was selected as the 2012 Joel for Faculty Award Weston Allen, who also Excellence. Navy served as an officer in the has taught physics for 23 years, science at and environmental since 2006. In the Academy his students the classroom, Allen is very note, “Mr. passionate about his teaching and in the physics classroom is what he does! He loves to help and always available Outside encourage students.” Allen goes the the classroom, PHOTO BY ALDERMAN COMPANY ALDERMAN BY PHOTO

The Hunger Games, Hunger The Follow the Chair Library on Facebook The Chair Librarya brand new chair includes The chair Carolina. North which was filmed in Collection, a North the Phillips was made by Point. company based in High Carolina use for study and inspiration. hit movie used in the recent Salem’s design research library and nearly 40 chairs, design research Salem’s No historians. furniture by icons each considered country other educational institution in the has a students will collection of chairs like this, which Academy Latin teacher Lauren Rogers received the coveted Elsie Nunn Headmaster’s Award for 2012. Award Headmaster’s Nunn Elsie coveted the received Rogers Lauren Latin teacher Academy

SAIS/SACS the chaired life staff, part as on dorm and works of the residential lives who also Rogers, also She process. a successful reaccreditation through lead the Academy Committee, helping Accreditation was chosen to chair the Academy’s and and Portugal Spain trip to Term on a Jan accompanied students Head of School and staff, with the students, faculty her relationship Committee. Of Planning Strategic and the students describe her as liked, universally everyone—she’s gets along with says, “She Karl Sjolund about them.” very very cares easy to be around, talk to and someone who really easy to funny, ELSIE NUNN HEADMASTER’S AWARD HEADMASTER’S ELSIE NUNN Salem, of course. The Sutton Initiative for Design Education (SIDE) Chair Education Design for Initiative Sutton of course. The Salem,

The library and accompanying SIDE program, named in honor of Martha Stevens Sutton Sutton Stevens MarthaThe library named in honor of SIDE program, and accompanying Where can you go to see some of the world’s most iconic chair designs, including one from one from most iconic chair designs, including go to see some of the world’s can you Where

the Suttons include 900 books on furniture, architecture, design, history for and interiors architecture, include 900 books on furniture, the Suttons by and her husband, Charles. The donations Sutton two major donations from includes A’71, Games? Hunger The in 2012. Library a reception during was unveiled CHAIR LIBRARY OPENS CHAIR LIBRARY Expanding the Comfort Zone

“MissTechnology, clothing styles and music mayT” have changed, but for the last four decades at Salem Academy there has been one constant—Mary Lorick “Miss T”at Thompson. 40Thompson, who serves as the Assistant Head of School and Dean of Students, celebrated her 40th anniversary at the Academy this year. While we could write reams about how amazing “Miss T” is, we thought the words of alumnae, parents, faculty and staff would best express the love and appreciation for her incredible contribution to the Salem community.

Miss T always had a warm, encouraging smile.

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Whitehurst A’75 PHOTOS: SALEM ARCHIVES SALEM PHOTOS:

Miss T, you are such a classy lady! Thanks for all that you do for Salem girls. I don't know anyone who keeps her cool quite like you do. Twenty years later, I still have so much respect for you - I wish more people were like you! - Amy Hazelwood A’94 I’ve been in education for more than 25 years, and I have known a lot of great school people. And yet, if I could only choose one person to educate my girls, I want you to know that I would pick Mary Lorick Thompson every day of the week and twice on Sunday. She’s the best school person I’ve ever known...in fact, she's one of the very best people I’ve ever known. She’s one of a kind, and Salem Academy is blessed to have her. - Karl Sjolund (Head of School, parent of Academy students Berkley and Hannah Sjolund)

1978 Thompson becomes Director of Residence Life

1983 Sally Salem Academy 1972 Ride becomes first and College celebrates its 200th woman in space anniversary

1972 Mary Lorick Thompson is hired by Salem Academy as a House Counselor and Sandra Assistant to the Director of Student Activities 1981 Day O’Connor first woman appointed to

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OK, what's your secret? You look exactly the same—you don't age! Congrats on 40 years, and thank you for everything you do! - Margaret Driscoll Townsend A’81

She taught me to pass the salt and Congratulations to the one and only Miss pepper together; to cross my legs at the T! All that is right with Salem Academy ankles when seated; to give thanks for begins with her. Thanks for the great four every meal; and to dress properly even years Libba had there. To this day, my during exams, because what you wear husband, Sam, will remind Libba to think can change your attitude. Salem just about what Miss T might say in a dicey wouldn't be Salem without her. situation! Thanks! - Claudia Poindexter (mother of Elizabeth - Laura Harris A’01 Poindexter A’09) Expanding the Comfort Zone

Mary Lorick Thompson is a wonderful mentor and friend. Miss T has shown me, and shows our students, that you can be firm yet compassionate, playful yet hardworking, and that you can do it all with a positive attitude. Miss T has a wealth of knowledge and a memory that won't quit! I am lucky to have her as an inspiring role model and to count her among my great friends. - Lucia Uldrick Higgins C’99 (Director of Academy Admissions)

1990 Thompson named Assistant Head of School 1997 Thompson celebrates 25th 1987 Thompson anniversary, Salem becomes Dean of Students celebrates 225th anniversary

1997 Madeline Albright 1989 Thompson becomes first female earns her master’s in Secretary of State education administration from UNC-Greensboro

16 • Magazine 2012 16 • Magazine I imagine so many alums ask the question "What would Salem be without Miss T?" I am delighted to thank her for 40 years of service to Salem and for how she shaped me as a young woman. Miss T: you were an ever-present force in my life as a student; I was scared of you (the dreaded "Please see me" blue notes!), yet I wanted to make you proud as I knew if I did that, then I made Salem proud. Inevitably you witnessed my finest hours as a Salemite and the moments I would rather forget; this wasn't due to my own good (or bad!) luck; it was because you were THERE. You were there for me just as you were there for everyone. You were one of the first people to help me learn that making a mistake didn't make me a terrible person, but that I had to take responsibility for my choices and surround myself with the right kind of people. Thank you, Miss T, for putting up with my antics, for challenging me to answer the tough questions, for sometimes gently guiding me in the best direction, and for setting an incredible- Laura Sidesexample Watson of how A’94 to C’99be consistent and honorable. Most of all, thank you for simply being there. 17 • Salem Academy The 2012 Thompson mark the first time in history that every country has a woman competing 2012 Olympic Summer Games

2012 celebrates 40th anniversary, Salem celebrates 240 years

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18 • Magazine 2012 Expanding theComfort Zone to turntheirlives addictions. around afterbattling drug ex-inmates, peopleinhomeless sheltersandsinglemomsworking organizations across thecountry. by Socks forAmerica,whichdistributessockstocharitable Common Threads eventually share inaneight-minutedocumentary, entitled says. “Hiswasjustwaitingtobetold.” story distribution centerafterthetornadohithisneighborhood,” James he openeduphishouseandfilleditwithsuppliestomakea communities inunexpectedways. their up totravel theeastcoastanddocumentpeopleserving Philadelphia toOrlando. She teamed andherfilmpartner was inthemiddleofathree-week, 4,000-milejourneyfrom spring of2011. inadevastating tornadooutbreakmany losteverything inthe Ameri by Ryan Jones C’10 Over thecourseofherjourney, James metkidsinfostercare, David’s wasjustoneofmanythatJames story would “David hadbecomeahero inhiscommunitybecause “I foundhimonalocalblog,” saysJames, whoatthetime . The documentary project wasfacilitated . Thedocumentary Within a few hours of arrivingin Tuscaloosa, Ala.,lastsummer, Amanda James A’07 foundherselfsquashed into thebackseatofacarbetween the known asasaviorinhiscommunityafter mother andsisterofamanwhohadbecome

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ting Documen ting AmericaAmanda James A’07 19 • Salem Academy 20 • Magazine 2012 Expanding theComfort Zone Holding that I’d wantto work for myself.” seemed likesomethingyou justdo,” says Tolin. “Ialwaysthought her father, whoowned his own pharmacy. “Working foryourself practice in2008,specializing familylaw. James, alsoalawyer, openedafirm.Alicejoinedhiminthe Law, where shegraduatedin2004.Just ayear later, herhusband Furman University andthen Wake Forest University Schoolof for Salem.” introvert, and Iwouldnothave donealotofthingswere itnot and arguewithpeople,”the courtroom shesays.“I’m quitean found hervoice. incampusactivities—she speaking upinclass,participating Owning herown businesswasalwaysadream, inspired by After graduatingfrom theAcademy, Tolin went onto “Salem gave metheconfidencetobeablestandupin Court Alice Morrison TolinAlice Morrison A’97 got involved atSalem— side growing up. But asshe actually abitonthequiet would guessthat Tolin was prowess,courtroom few Witnessing her Tolin, PLLC. Winston-Salem, Tolinand inherownpartner firmin just 15years later, sheisa as aSalem student.Now, discovered hercareer passion Alice Morrison Tolin A’97 Academy graduates,attorney Like somany Like

challenges—particularly, findingthetime to managetheday-to- me thatyou candoanythingyou wanttodo.” “Salem provided andinstilledthebeliefin mewithopportunities insettingheronthecoursetosuccess. was soinstrumental see iftheywanttobealawyer ornot.” was withalawfirm,soIthinkit’s agoodwaytolet Salem girls school inthefirstplace. My senior year, my Jan Term internship trial program andthat’s how Igotinterested ingoingtolaw back toSalem,” IwasatSalem, there shesays.“When wasamock her firm. witness thatdrive andwork ethicfirsthandas Jan Term internsat business] ispossible,butittakesalotofhard work.” is really important,” shesays.“Just know your own that[running do andlearningfrom theirmistakesandwhatthey’ve doneright from others,shehasbeenabletoovercome thoseobstacles. schedule ofabusylawyer. But through hard work andlearning day dutiesofbeingabusinessowner whilebalancingthehectic [email protected]. an internshipopportunity, pleasecontactMegan Ratley at discovering unknown gifts.If you are interested inoffering oftenleadsto somethingnew Experience andtrying from you?What canSalemstudentslearn During herjourneyasabusinessowner, Tolin hasfaced Tolin ishappy tohelpcurrent studentssincetheAcademy “[Having Jan Term interns]issomethingIcandotogive In recent years, Tolin invitedseveral Academy studentsto “Talking tootherpeoplewhoare doingwhat you want to Media Manager.Photo abovecourtesyofAliceMorrison TolinA'97. Jennifer BringleHandy servesasCommunicationsand Social

21 • Salem Academy ALICE MORRISON TOLIN A'97 PRACTICES FAMILY LAW FROM HER OFFICE IN THE WINSTON-TOWER (TO THE RIGHT), WINSTON-SALEM, N.C ALICE MORRISON TOLIN A'97 PRACTICES FAMILY LAW FROM HER OFFICE IN THE WINSTON-TOWER Expanding the Comfort Zone 22 • Magazine 2012 22 • Magazine Strengthened byby Ryan Jones C'10 Rolonda Watts A’77 and Shannon White A’77Fri endship

Though the days of field hockey and glee club are In 2001, White became the co-host of Spirit-Talk, a radio long gone, and thousands of miles separate their adult lives, the show focused on interviewing people of different spiritual deep friendship forged between Rolonda Watts A’77 and Shannon backgrounds. She later moved to television, joining CBS News as White A’77 at Salem Academy is as solid today as it was then. a production assistant in the religion unit. Today, the on-camera “I feel like she’s always in my heart,” says Watts, who is news channel host and author acknowledges the similarities best known as the host of The Rolonda Show, an internationally between her own career and Watts’. syndicated talk show that ran for four seasons in the mid-1990s. “We share that desire to tell people’s stories for the benefit of “We believe in each other. We believe in each others’ dreams. others. We both like to talk,” she laughs. “We are both interested Down south there’s a saying that goes, ‘Friends are the ones who in people and how people can grow and learn. We’re both lifelong hear your songs and sing them back to you when you forget learners.” them.’” White and Watts have toyed with the idea of a talk show Watts, a Winston-Salem native, remains busy with two that would bring together their on-air talents and bring their films set to release this year I( Will Follow You Into the Dark and friendship full circle. Soul Ties), several ongoing voice-over and television announcer “We’ve been at each others’ important life events through

projects (Judge Joe Brown and Curious George), and a schedule the years. We’ve followed each others’ career paths. We’ve been 23 • Salem Academy full of motivational speaking engagements. She said that White through marriage and divorce with each other,” says White. “Even has always been her loudest cheerleader throughout her long though the miles and years have kept us apart, the bond is there, and diverse career, which also includes stints as a television news which started at Salem. I will be forever grateful to Salem for reporter and anchor. bringing her (Watts) into my life.” “We were little girls who never saw limits. That’s what helped us, and we encouraged that in each other,” she says. White, who works as a television news reporter in New York and is currently promoting the second book in her series, The Invisible Conversations With Your Aging Parents, describes her relationship with Watts in familial terms. “I love Rolonda like a sister. I think Salem attracts a certain kind of person, or helps bring out certain aspects in people which are longevity-producing. That foundation is so solid that WATTS WHITE it can’t help but continue in relationships throughout, in our By Ryan Jones C'10 is a writer for The Winston-Salem Journal, case, decades,” says White, who also happens to be an ordained among other publications. Photo to left courtesy of Presbyterian minister. Shannon White; photos above from Salem Archives. Expanding the Comfort Zone Courtside Wisdom Celebrating the life and leadership of Katherine Anne Workman A’65

The women of Salem Academy and other female professionals “The world of lawyers at that time was not for shrinking may not realize how much they owe to the career of the Honorable violets, especially if you were a woman,” says friend and colleague Anne Workman A'65. Workman, who passed away from Louise Mackay. “If she was not one of 'the good old boys,' she malignant melanoma on Sept. 2, 2011, was at the time of her nevertheless knew she could out-think and out-argue most of death Chief Judge of the DeKalb County (Ga.) Superior Courts. them, while maintaining propriety in appearance and demeanor.” To her law colleagues she was “a trailblazer for women pursuing “Anne had a profound ability to be in a man's world, and careers in criminal justice and the judiciary.” while still very feminine, have the strength and wisdom to fit in. She was not caught up in the robe of the judge, she spoke to people,” Mackay adds. After coming to Salem Academy in 1960 from Woodruff, S.C., Workman soon established herself as a gifted student, an enthusiastic member of the Gold Team and a natural leader. Her acerbic wit and accompanying giggle were known to all; her droll sense of humor helped freshmen through bouts of homesickness and upperclassmen dealing with the rigors of 24 • Magazine 2012 24 • Magazine student life. Her classmates remember her love of fashion and Some years later, Workman’s reputation reached the Georgia visits to Thalheimer's hair salon. And her brilliant scholarship was governor's office and she was appointed to the Superior Court. a model to all. Her history-making accomplishments A natural achiever, she in the Georgia judiciary include determined to undertake sitting as judge over numerous high as many activities at the profile murder and family court cases. Academy as possible. She Known as “a leader, sometimes a delighted us as a member tough taskmaster, but always in an of the Dramatics Club: her effort to do the best work possible,” comic adaptation of Ovid's Workman also held numerous Pyramus and Thisbe with county and statewide bar positions. classmate Erwin Gunnells She is remembered by colleagues as Burhoe A'65 brought the a tireless mentor of young lawyers house down. She was an active in her office, many of them member of the Scribbler's women. Club, Glee Club, Athletic Friends and colleagues Committee and the Quill Pen remember that however much staff. During her junior and Workman’s profession meant senior years, Workman was class to her, law was not her life. president, and she was the Third Workman’s friendships ran Honor Graduate of the class of deep, and she was ever loyal to 1965. her extended family. She was After graduation, Workman also passionate about animals attended Duke University and and animal rescue, frequently Emory University School of taking in sick or abandoned Law. In 1973, at a time when animals that she eventually women comprised less than four placed in loving forever- percent of lawyers nationwide, she homes. She left behind family and friends who remember her for became the first female prosecutor in DeKalb County. She served her personal energy, her passion for the law, her fairness and her 25 • Salem Academy DeKalb government for 35 years in four courts, including 26 grace. years’ service on the bench as judge. And, she was the first female At graduation from Salem Academy, Workman's parting president of the Council of State Court Judges of Georgia. words as president of the class of 1965 were: “Remember the “In that era few women tried cases in the courtroom and laughter.” As her classmates, we are grateful to have had her as even fewer were prosecutors or judges. She was devoted to her our leader and our best example of how humor can lighten the work. To some extent, her administrative talents may have been direst of situations. “Anne brought a lot of sunshine into my developed at Salem through her range of activities there,” says life at Salem...and beyond. Whatever else she accomplished Mackay. in her life—and I know it was significant, personally and professionally—just remembering her laugh is her gift to me,” says Ann Luther Dexter A'65.

Story from Ann Luther Dexter A'65, edited by Michelle E. Melton who serves as Director of Communications and Public Relations. Photo of Anne Workman, courtesy of Salem Archives. Expanding the Comfort Zone Music to Medical Dr. Justin Rawley A’87 C’91 Research by Cindy Hodnett C’91

This year, Dr. Justin Rawley A’87 C’91 was Salem is extraordinary. Salem shares a lot of the same faculty with part of a research group that welcomed television journalist the UNC School of Arts, and I had the opportunity to study Katie Couric to Wake Forest Baptist Medical with world-class organists.” Center to film a feature segment on As part of her studies at Salem, Rawley the school’s micro-trauma study of worked with John and Margaret concussion patients. Utilizing state-of- Mueller, Barbara Lister Sink and the-art helmets, as well as advanced Joan Jacobowsky. She also imaging techniques, the Wake worked with Maestro Peter Forest medical team is analyzing Perret, even conducting the brain injuries of players the Winston-Salem from local high school and Symphony during a youth football teams. Rawley rehearsal. says it’s one of several studies “There are so many underway at the school that musical resources in is certain to have far-reaching Winston-Salem and implications. so many opportunities “There is a lot of really good to perform,” Rawley research going on here,” Rawley says. explains. “Salem prepares “I am also involved in a study that is musicians to matriculate

26 • Magazine 2012 26 • Magazine trying to determine the long-range effects into top-level programs, of oncology radiation. We are developing clinical and it carries over into other trials for both pre- and post-radiation and looking at disciplines.” patients who are six months, a year or more out from treatment.” As both a resident and day student, Rawley is a post-doctoral fellow in radiation oncology, and Rawley experienced all sides of the Salem campuses. She believes many people are surprised to hear that she was a music major the small class sizes and one-on-one attention from faculty makes a during her time at Salem. However, Rawley explains that Salem’s big difference in a student’s potential for success. music curriculum, both at the Academy and College, offered her “I loved the ability to interact with my teachers/professors and a natural segue into a science career. to build an academic relationship. I don’t think you can find that “Music is very mathematical in its underpinnings, and a much interaction at a larger institution.” music background can really help in many disciplines, like law or computer science,” she says. “The level of training one receives at Cindy Hodnett C'91 is a writer for The Winston-Salem Journal. 27 • Salem Academy

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20 20 Questions my family—I love them to death! world. with my friends. friends and participate in all activities. will Academy I encounter in life. it has changed my life! to go to Salem Salem personal motto is out! earn a higher education. girls here are welcoming and make me feel loved and at home. boarding school experience and I wanted the chance to Hometown: Greensboro, N.C. Hometown: Greensboro, Sisters Scholar: Claire Ruch A’16 28 • Magazine 2012 her church, St. LeotheGreat Catholicin Winston-Salem. asLife serving Teen Mass Coordinator, at lectorandaltarserver more than 240hoursat Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centerand as classpresident herjunioryear. the co-leaderof Young Republicans duringhersenioryear and Honor Guide, waspresident oftheHonor as Cabinetandserved club, solosinallthree. performing DeCristoasan alsoserved of theteam;andsanginSpirit and glee Ensemble, chorus played varsityasco-captain fieldhockeyallfour years andserved society andtheFrench Honor Society. Outside theclassroom, she Honor Society, theMu AlphaThetanationalmathematicshonor awards andrecognitions, includingmembershipintheNational ceremony inApril. honor foragraduatingsenior—duringtheFounders Day was awarded theElisabeth Oesterlein Award—Salem’s highest College President Susan Pauly andHead ofSchoolKarlSjolund) DECRISTO WINSOESTERLEINAWARD PHOTO BY ALAN CALHOUN DeCristo wasalsoactive inhercommunity, volunteering DeCristo’s stellaracademicrecord earnedher numerous Daniela DeCristo A’12 (above withSalem Academy and Alumnae post-ceremony fun onFoundersDay.– Barlow A'12;studentshonorSalem's 240thFoundersDay;enjoyingalittle Clockwise fromtopleft:ZhaneLittlepage A'12andRoseFallA'12;Carrie

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Margaret Driscoll Townsend A’81 Townsend Driscoll Margaret Townsend is just as active in the community as she is at is just as active Townsend The 2012 Alumna Service Award recipient is no stranger to Award ServiceThe 2012 Alumna served as past president of Friends of Brenner and past Chair of of Brenner served of Friends as past president Radiothon. Brenner receiving honors from Salem, having previously won the Young Young won the having previously Salem, honors from receiving Alumna Award. and and College Alumnae Boards Academy on both the Salem and being Salem stop loving “I will never Trustees. of its Board so much to me, and I will gave she says. Salem here,” involved the favor.” continue to return Diabetes member at the Juvenile is a board She her alma mater. and is on the and Gardens, Museums Salem and Old Foundation she has also where Hospital, Children’s advisory at Brenner board Clockwise from top left: Senior Virginia Maddrey A'12 helped to reconnect alumnae with their alma mater by selling Clockwise from top left: Senior Virginia Maddrey Weekend. Class of 1962 classmates Melinda Blanton Harper, Salem merchandise in the Rec Room during Reunion and Sarah Stowers Harfield relax and catch up with each other Margaret Cannon West, Josephine Northup Chromy Weekend Alumnae Panel, current Academy students were eager to in the Day Student Lounge. During the Reunion own contributions in a variety of vocational aspirations after they learn how their Salem experience can impact their Lalitha Vadlamani-Simmers, A’87, Allyson Currin, A’82, Shelley graduate. We are grateful to Shannon White, A’77, how an education at Salem Academy can lead to opportunities of Chapman, A’82, and Joy Piazza, A’02 for sharing talk about your career journey or offer an intern opportunity to excellence and achievement. If you would like to Director of Alumnae Relations. – Academy students, please contact Megan Ratley, PHOTOS BY ALLEN AYCOCK ALUMNA SERVICE AWARD Through her continuing Through Eleanor Cross A’97 A’97 Cross Eleanor that this award represents. represents. that this award the outstanding qualities of leadership and achievement on behalf of Salem work she exemplifies Academy, Charlotte alumnae event, in Charlotte alumnae event, 2009 and 2010. 2010 and co-chaired the 2010 and co-chaired Salem Dinner, Gramley largest and College’s Academy She servedShe as the Charlotte in alumnae club president from 2008 to 2010, Cross 2008 to 2010, Cross from presence maintained a strong in the Charlotte area. for Salem a strong supporter of Salem supportera strong of Salem A the years. through Academy member of the Alumnae Board the development office of the development College, has been Davidson Young Alumna Award Alumna Award Young during Weekend Reunion in who works 2012. Cross, with the was honored YOUNG ALUMNA AWARD 30 • Magazine 2012 Alumnae photo. – DeVault A'62andformerGleeClub Director andspecialguest,JeanBurroughs;Classof1982celebratestheir 30threunionandgathersforaninformalclass in DayStudentLoungebeforeSaturday luncheon;A'82classmates:GailTaylorCooteandPamSpachHurley; TaffeyShockeyLynch-LichterA'62,JaneWarrick Clockwise fromtopleft:(fromleftto right)A'1977:VestaKimble,JessieConley,HeidiHatfield,SarahTrulove Whittington,ChristineBecker,ShannonWhite she says. Michael Jordan andBob Timberlake. such esteemedNorth Carolinian recipients asMaya Angelou, the governor canbestow onaNorth Carolina citizen. Taylor joins would thinkthatImeasured uptothat,” shesaysrecalling thatday. the Sullivan Award, Icried;itreally deeplytouchedmethatpeople daily living. recognition offinespiritualqualitiesthatare practicallyappliedto Sydney Sullivan Award andtheOrder oftheLongLeafPine. specialas particularly Taylor wasawarded boththeAlgernon Academy andCollegeBoard of Trustees, butthedaywas Taylor C’72 MAKING HISTORYATSALEM “I couldnoteven fathombeinghonored insuchaway,” The Order oftheLongLeaf Pine isoneofthehighesthonors Ireceived theletterinformingmethatIwasgetting “When The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award isawarded in Founder’s Day 2012wasabigdayfor PHOTOS BYALLEN AYCOCK News . Not onlywasitherlastasheadoftheSalem Gwynne Stephens

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8 9 10 STRENGTH IN LEGACY. This tradition helps keep Salem strong. Eight percent of the 2012-13 incoming class are connected to Salem alumnae. We love capturing and celebrating the legacy bond each year at Reunion and Commencement. 1 Talia Cartall A’12 and her sister, Quinn Cartall A’09 2 Pam Snyder Corum A’76 C’80 and her daughter, Olivia Corum A’07 C’11 3 Daniela DeCristo A’12 and her sister, Molly DeCristo A’09 4 Rose Fall A’12 and her sister, Rokhaya Fall A’10 5 Mariah Himes A’12 and her sister, Miriam Himes A’14 6 Virginia Maddrey A’12 and her mother, Jennifer Ingram Maddrey C’82 7 Susan Rogers A’12, and her cousin, Academy teacher Lauren Rogers 8 Katie McDuffie A’12 and her mother, Whitney

Roberts McDuffie A’79 9 Angelica Mack A’12 and her sister, Jessica Mack A’10 10 Shelley 31 • Salem Academy Hindmon A'07 and her cousins Lauren Wood A'14 and Shelby Wood A'15. 11 Olive Wilbur 11 A’12 and her sister, Emma Wilbur A’14 –PHOTOS BY ALLEN AYCOCK

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A'61, C'65 (Spartanburg, SC) Hollin Dwiggins C'84 (Washington, DC) and Jo Stephenson Brown C'83 (Spartanburg, SC) baked goods from Winkler's Bakery (Charlotte, NC) event host, Haynes Brawley Paschall A'89 (Charlotte, NC) Andrea Peabody Westmoreland A'99 (Charlotte, NC) and Miss T at the Dash game! (Winston-Salem, NC) Alumnae Club got together at Diamond Grill in May to put together exam goody bags for every Academy student! C'07 (Durham, NC) – Bruce Scott C'74 and Dianne Butler A'68 (Richmond, VA) A'49, Margaret Mordecai C'52 and Karl Sjolund, Head of School (Holiday Luncheon in Charlotte, NC) School, Karl Sjolund (Washington, DC) McAllisterA'69, Brinkley Cochran Hellams A'99 (Washington, DC) A'78 and Becky Tucker Sczudlo C'77 (Washington, DC) Martha Johnston Manning A'74 amd Adele Roberts Clark A'74 (Winston-Salem, NC) Betty Lou Turnage Howard A'44, Annie Calhoun Lane A' 56, Elizabeth Upton Cobb A'61 and Anne Jordan Craven A'53 (Atlantic Beach, NC) Sarah Parrott Lathrop A'86 (Charlotte, NC) Kizer A'59, C'63 and Sallie Smalley Beason A'85 (Charlotte, NC) President of Salem Academy and College, Bubba Plaster and Brownie Rogers Plaster 19 5 18 12 Why do you love Salem Academy? That was the question posed to alumnae during Reunion Weekend 2012, inspired by the Academy’s “240 Reasons I Love Salem Academy” campaign. Here are just a few of the great reasons:

Why do you love Salem Academy? Q Visit facebook.com/SalemAcademy and let us know! “Salem Academy Reason No. 27 makes me Salem gave me a chance and a fresh happy” start in school away from home. I really appreciated receiving a note from my

new biology teacher, Mrs. Dowell, Reason No. 9 during the summer. It felt good to know a teacher cared about me and knew I loved science. –Christine Becker A’77 Reason No. 62 Lifelong friendships. “Salem –Adelaide Reece Small A’62 Academy gave me f d con i ence” Reason No. 38 Good education and great friends! –Martha Thompson A’62 Reason No. 63 34 • Magazine 2012 34 • Magazine So Many Reasons Reason No. 74 The years at Salem were three of the happiest Reason No. 156 years of my life! Great education, great Girls, girls, girls…girl power training and the greatest lifelong friends! God galore! –Kristen Gregory A’82 bless Salem! –Sarah Stowers Harfield A’62

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Special friends! – Margaret Hannon West A’62

Reason No. 45 “I became a leader Reason No. 127 I am so thankful at Salem for Ruth Krouskup Academy!” As the mother of Sally R. Redding Hanchett A’87, I teaching us how to have gratitude and happy write! Those nightly memories of the excellence writing assignments, the Academy provided her followed by lots of Reason No. 11 and our family. We are all red checks in the grateful to you, to her, and margin, brought the institution-at-large for Reason No. 14 “keeping on keeping on.” me to an ability to –Dr. Frances Strickland write competently. Out of 30 applications, I was recently selected for a new position. Redding This skill has been They told me one of the ways I a blessing in my life stood out was in my writing skills. and contributed Thank you Ms. Ashley, Miss Higg, “Salem greatly to my success. and Dr. East, and thank you, Academy – Jane Hanes Motsinger Salem! –Laura Sides Watson A’94 gives me 35 • Salem Academy A’72 opportunities to grow!”

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So Many Reasonswhy we love Salem Academy 36 • Magazine 2012 Your Plan, edge programs grounded in a history ofacademicexcellence.edge programs grounded inahistory talented students,hire andretain extraordinary facultyandprovides leading- A donationtoSalem Academy through your estateplanshelpsattract Giving Or talkwith aPlannedGivingrepresentative at336/721-2607. Make agiftonline:www.salemacademy.com. Your Le�acy,

PHOTO BY LEE ADAMS million inlifetimegivingby Elberson toSalem. gift addsto$2millionpreviously given totheschool,totaling$5 the schooltohelpfundstudentscholarships.The$3milliondollar member, in honorofformerSalem Academy andCollegeBoard of Trustees facilitythe E. named itsfinearts Robert Elberson Center Fine Arts ELBERSON FINEARTSCENTER April 20,2012,inaprivate ceremony. distinguished award. Comenius Award, theschool’s highesthonorandmost Chicago before retiring in1989.In 2002,hereceived Salem’s and Vice ChairmanoftheBoard ofSara LeeCorporationin Elberson grew upin Winston-Salem asPresident andserved The FAC name. hasanew Salem Academy andCollege recently The dedicationforthe Elberson Centerwasheldon Fine Arts Robert E.Elberson Your Contribution , whodonated$3milliondollarsto • Safeguardthefutureofyourheirs. • Provideyourselfwithaddedincome. • Givewithoutaffectingyourincome. With aPlannedGift,youcan:

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REMEMBERING TWO BELOVED SALEM SUPPORTERS

Salem Academy and College lost two generously to the school, leading efforts to An English major at Salem College, 37 • Salem Academy loyal supporters with the passing in 2012 of establish and fund the prestigious Sisters Shore worked for several years during former Board of Trustees members John G. Merit Scholarship at Salem Academy. The World War II as a reporter at The Twin Medlin Jr., (above left) and Eleanor Sue “E. scholarship, which pays full tuition, room City Sentinel in Winston-Salem. After Sue” Cox Shore A’37 C’41 (above right). and board for four years, has afforded leaving that job to start a family with her Medlin, who served as CEO of many deserving young women the husband, Dick, Shore stayed active in the Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. for many opportunity to enjoy the benefits of an community, serving at Home Moravian years, was a nationally recognized leader in Academy education. Church with the Emma Bahnson Service the banking industry. Under his leadership, A loyal alumna of both the Academy League, the Junior League of Winston- Wachovia grew exponentially, accumulating and College, Shore (known affectionately Salem and other varied organizations. $35 billion in assets by the time Medlin as “E. Sue”) was a longtime supporter of Both Medlin and Shore left their stepped down as CEO in 1993. Salem, generously giving both time and indelible marks on the Salem community, Medlin served his community and treasure year after year to the institution. and their legacy of philanthropy, loyalty Salem with the same energy and dedication Shore served on Salem’s Board of Trustees, and leadership will live on for many years that he brought to his banking career. as well as with the Friends of the Salem to come. He served on the Salem Academy and College Library and the Alumnae Story: Jennifer Bringle Handy serves as College Board of Trustees and he also gave Association, for a number of years. Communications and Social Media Manager. In Closing: Yours Truly

FREEZE-FRAM It’s a familiar game—name three Academy students ventured to the Drama college students on the trip to Tanglewood E 1972 things about yourself, with one being Workshop in the Fine Arts Center, Park, for the photo shoot that involved an unexpected truth that no one would where the magazine staff was conducting fishing! presume. It was during such an icebreaker makeovers, haircuts and all, which the “We had no idea what to do,” recalls that Salem Academy and College magazine called a “groom-in.” Following Manning, who had undertaken the discovered a little-known fact about the the free demonstration, the teens were adventure with Academy roommate Jan day Mademoiselle magazine highlighted singled out and invited to meet with Stickley Brady A’73. Donned in thigh-high Salem College in its pages. photographers to participate in a special waders, “we were told to act like we were

38 • Magazine 2012 38 • Magazine It was 1972, Salem’s bicentennial story, “On Campus: Salem College.” They fishing. So it was a big surprise to everyone celebration, when Mademoiselle came to persisted in telling the crew that they were when I cast my line and instantly reeled in the oldest women’s college in the United not students at a fish!” States to do a story on “the smart young the College. woman” in a spread about wearing jeans. But, with Of course, the Salem women, who rarely permission wore jeans to class and never at meals, did from the not miss the irony of a story about denim head of the (jeans were against the dress code at Academy, the time). they joined Martha Lee Johnston Manning several of the A’73 tells the story this way: Two Salem traditional MADEMOISELLE

PHOTOS SCANNED FROM FREEZE-FRAM E This1972 was the shot they published Manning went on to earn her degree be,” she said, adding that a nurturing and (above right), along with a six-page in French at the University of Tennessee caring faculty and staff contribute to such spread that featured Brady and Salem and enjoyed a long career in marketing an environment. She loves how strong College students Carol Smith Andrews with Piedmont Airlines, which later Salem is today and looks forward to even 39 • Salem Academy C’75; Martha “Marcy” Priester Choate became US Airways. Over the years greater success C’74; Cathy Bailey Peterson C’74; she kept up with many of her Academy over the next Shawn Gallagher Dalio C’72; and friends, particularly at Reunions. In 10 years when Janet “Jan” Baumhauer Mejia C’74. An 2007, she accepted the invitation to serve the Academy accompanying article describing the as recording secretary of the Academy and College college and Old Salem, and how a “small Alumnae Board. Currently, she is will celebrate band of Moravian refugees struggled completing her second term as the Board’s its 250th through the North Carolina forests to president. anniversary. found a settlement where they could She said she feels honored to represent live their religion,” also featured college Salem Academy and to work with an students Lucinda “Cindy” Greever amazing group of individuals on the Salem Nicholson C’74; Kyle Fauth C’73; and Academy and College Board of Trustees. Katharine “Kathy” Manning C’72, and “As I observe today’s Salem girls and President John Chandler, who emphasized young women, I am not only impressed by

the importance of women's colleges for their intellect, diversity, and hard work, I Story: Michelle Melton serves as Director of the future. am also moved by how joyful they seem to Communications and Public Relations.

SALEM COLLEGE • 39 PHOTO BY NICK GRANCHAROFF JOIN US THIS SPRING: Salem Days for prospective students: March 7-8, April 11-12 Founders Day: April 26 Closing Chapel: May 24 Graduation: June 1 and...

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MAGAZINE 2012

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