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Freedom for “ excellence. These are bold words in a world where the creeping paralysis of mass mediocrity threatens to engulf our civilization. The mantle of greatness is a cloak to fit the individual, not a blanket covering the masses. The greatness of this American Republic may be found in the free individual in a free society, and at Stratford we will stress individual achievement to the highest level of each student’s potential. The art of ‘getting just enough to get by’ will be thoroughly discouraged. Some adjustment to life is naturally necessary, but true excellence comes in adjusting life to self. Were it not so, we would still be living in caves and painting our faces blue to frighten away evil spirits. We must dare to excel, respect knowledge, give our utmost, and keep the true humility of God-fearing men. Welcome at Stratford are the virtues of excellence, honesty, effort, and ambition — laziness and mediocrity must seek reward elsewhere.”

Dr. Joe Baker Hill, Jr. First Headmaster ongratulations!

Class of 2010: 73 students tra tford lass of 12 Years Together: 42 students College Acceptance Highlights: University of Alabama, Augustana CCollege, Auburn University, Baylor University, Belmont University, Berry 2010 College, University of Cincinnati, The Citadel, Clemson University, C College of Charleston, University of Colorado, Emory University, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia,S University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Mercer University, University of Miami, New York University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Oglethorpe University, Penn State, Pepperdine University, Reinhardt College, Samford University, Sewanee, Southern Methodist University, Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia, Wake Forest University, Wesleyan College Class Highlights: Mack Hodges (Valedictorian), Hania Bisat (Salutatorian), Taylor Atkinson (University of Alabama Presidential, College of Engineering and Leadership Scholarships), Blake Christianson (Georgia Tech President’s Scholar), Ethan Cole (Reinhardt College Academic Award), Katie Elliott (Outstanding Performer Award at Region One-Act Play Competition, Mercer University Scholarship), Carrie Ellen Ford (Mercer University Scholarship), Stephen Harris (Oglethorpe University Golf Letter of Intent), Anna Jones (Wesleyan College Findlay Scholarship, Will Play Soccer), Karena MacDonald (Samford University Founder’s, Leadership and Dean Scholarships), Richard Min (Tournament of Champions Debate Participant, 1st Place State Literary for International Extemporaneous Speaking for 4th Consecutive Year, Will Debate at Wake Forest University), Annie Reeves (Auburn University Heritage and College of Sciences and Mathematics Freshman Scholarships), J.B. Strauss (Birmingham Southern Football Letter of Intent) 43 students were enrolled in AP courses in 2009-2010 11 students earned AP Scholar designations after their junior year 36% of students received academic, athletic, or fine arts scholarship offers Stratford Academy Stratford Magazine 2010 • Vol. 10, No. 1 Stratford is published for alumni, families and friends of Stratford Academy by the Office of Institutional Contents Advancement, 6010 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31220.

Head of School From the Head of School Dr. Robert E. Veto 2 Editor Stratford Celebrates Kathleen Cook Medlin ’88 3 ‘50 Years of Excellence’ Editorial Assistants Special Feature: Joyce Ellison, Elizabeth Boswell Avant ’85 that Was Then, This Is Now Contributors Stratford’s Beginnings Elizabeth Avant, John Paul Gaddy, her Magazine, 1960-1962 Sue Hill, Bob Veto 6 Photography Stratford Academics Elizabeth Avant, Gina Christianson, Covenant College, 10 Then and Now her Magazine, Lee McDavid, Kathleen Medlin, Stratford Fine Arts Mercer University, Steve Mosley, Terry Sowell, Then and Now UGA Athletics, Jason Vorhees 12 2010-11 Board of Trustees Stratford Athletics Jeffery L. Avant ’84, Chair-Elect 14 Then and Now Ellen M. Bunker, Treasurer Malcolm S. Burgess Jr., Trustee Emeritus Graduation 2010 George Marshall Butler Jr. ’89 17 Elizabeth B. Clark, Education Chair alumni Service Award Robert J. Cleveland Jr. ’79 Distinguished Alumnus Award John P. Cole, Secretary 18 Ashley A. Copelan, Athletics Chair College Choices, Acceptances James H. Daws, Buildings and Grounds Chair 20 Enrollments, 12 Years Together Kathryn H. Dennis, Nominating Chair Dr. Fred N. Gaton Alumni News Mary Ellen C. Grossnickle, Advancement Chair Henry W. Harper III ’79 Class Notes Robert F. Hatcher Jr. ’82, Chair 21 J. Eric Hefner ’83, Treasurer-Elect James C. Hinson Sr. ’76 28 Li’l Eagles Charles N. Koplin ’82 Lee Lineberger ’80 Eugene M. Maddux ’72 29 Weddings Richard P. Maier Harold D. McSwain Jr. ’76 We Will Remember ... Henry K. Oliner ’71 30 Heena S. Patel Virginia Lane Sheridan Preschool News Susan S. Slappey 31 C. Randall Smith, Technology Chair lower School News Awards Special Thanks To 32 Bubber Adams, Elizabeth Avant, Margaret Brogdon, middle School News Pat Castle, Gina Christianson, Marsha Creter, Joyce Ellison, Honors and Awards Martha Eubanks, John Paul Gaddy, Robbo Hatcher, 34 Jaime Kaplan, Redonda Mann, Steve Mosley, upper School News Andrew Myler, Grady Smith, Terry Sowell, Bob Veto 36 Honors and Awards Contact Us At [email protected] • 478-477-8073 Faculty News 6010 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31220 41 www.stratford.org Stratford Academy does not discriminate on the basis 42 Fine Arts of sex, race, color, religion or national origin in the Stratford Support — administration of its educational programs, admissions Booster Club, SIP policies, financial aid policies, employment practices or 44 other school-administered programs. Stratford Academy uses environmentally responsible paper 45 Report of Giving 2009-2010 and inks in the production of Stratford Magazine.

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A Dream Fulfilled able to host their first true home matches in a number of years. Although the heavy rains ne of our founding Board years. Lots of great stories were swapped: of last fall and winter put the project be- members was asked last favorite classes and teachers, favorite hiding hind schedule (we had hoped to have these year if he had ever thought places, fun memories of all kinds. And again, courts ready in early March) the finished that Stratford Academy many of those same alums commented upon courts are beautiful, and we will have them would develop into what how far we have come as a school. available for our use for many, many years. itO is today. His response was that he and the I am very proud to be associated with Meanwhile, the new Science Building is just other founders had hopes and expectations this remarkable community of learners and around the corner, both literally and figura- about what the school could become, but it teachers. The word “excellence” seems to be tively. A visitor to campus today would see a was only in their dreams that they foresaw at the heart of everything we do — it is found sign right on the corner of the interior road anything like the Stratford Academy of today. in our motto (“Freedom for Excellence”), in which passes the Olson Library. That sign We’ve spent a good deal of time this year our Capital Campaign slogan (“Excellence pictures the new building, with a “Coming looking back on the 50-year history of Strat- Never Rests”), in our Mission Statement, Soon” note attached. Please see informa- ford Academy. We kicked off our anniversary and even in our by-laws. A commitment to tion elsewhere in this magazine about the activities on Alumni Weekend last fall. It was excellence permeates not only our approach a terrific weekend, including a parade of for- to academics, but also the arts, athletics, and mer state championship teams and an array community interactions. It seems to me that of reunion parties involving various alumni this is exactly what the school’s founders classes. Many of our returning visitors re- envisioned. I was privileged to have a short marked upon the amazing transformation opportunity to get to know Dr. Bill Shirley they had seen in their school. In April, we before he passed away this year, and it was brought an official close to our year-long always clear, talking to Dr. Shirley, that he celebration of our 50th anniversary with an and the other founders wanted Stratford to incredible gala celebration at the Overlook be the very best school in the region, and on Mansion on Coleman Hill, the original site of a par with the best schools in the nation. Stratford Academy. As I moved through the There are exciting projects underway crowd that evening, I sensed the delight felt by right now at Stratford Academy. Our new Stratford alums who were returning to their tennis courts were completed in early original campus for the first time in many April, and our Varsity Tennis teams were

Robbo Hatcher ’82 and Business and Industry Policy Committee 2010-2012 Chairman of the Board of Trustees in addition to other civic involvements. Robbo has a new Stratford perspective When Robbo Hatcher ’82 was a the school’s sense of community now, being on the parent end and starting all senior at Stratford, he and his father where learning is encouraged and over again. “Walking through the halls brings Bob Hatcher set a never-before and excellence is sought. “The best thing back a flood of memories for me. It is made never-since school precedent. Robbo about Stratford is we are a school even more surreal by the faces of the children was chair of the Student Leadership where it is cool to be smart and to here today, some of which look so much like Board and Bob was Chairman for the be good at what you are doing or their parents with whom I went to school,” he Board of Trustees during the same studying,” he comments. says. “It provides me with a sense of sameness year. Now nearly three decades later, father While Stratford responsibilities keep that is quite comforting, but I have to admit and son have once again made their marks in Robbo busy, he is also involved in numerous that studying Mr. Lawson’s sixth-grade lessons the Stratford history books. Robbo became local and state organizations. On March 26, the second time around is a lot easier.” the first second-generation Board Chair when he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Still for Robbo, there is a newness about he assumed the role for 2010-2012 term. the Georgia Lottery Corporation by Governor Stratford with new families, new buildings, As an alumnus, Robbo can speak to the Sonny Perdue. He is currently chairman of the new teachers and new subjects, some like value of the Stratford experience in his own Macon Chamber of Commerce and serves on Genetics that did not even exist during his own life, and sees that Stratford’s strength lies in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board school days. It is this fresh atmosphere that

2 Stratford Magazine 2010 Capital Campaign. There are still oppor- group of students participated in a variety of bottom in every academic department, our tunities for pledges both large and small to competitions which included public speaking teachers are placing a premium on the mas- the Science Building or to the Phase II goal and musical performance. In the visual arts, tery of important academic skills such as ana- of a new Lower School complex. The tennis our students have not only won awards for lytical writing, critical thinking, the scientific courts, the Science Building, and ultimately their art, but have been asked to present their method, note taking, and the use of technol- the Lower School project will enhance our art away from campus. And here on campus, ogy to support learning. already beautiful campus, and of course we were blessed for many weeks with a beau- We are immensely proud that Stratford further enhance our ability to provide an tiful Alumni Art Show commemorating the Academy continues to meet and exceed the excellent education in all areas. school’s 50th anniversary — some of that art dreams of its founders, and we look forward This year, as is true every year, our students was even auctioned off at the Gala. to the next 50 years! have exhibited excellence in a variety of ways. In the classroom, our students are rising to Many of their accomplishments are detailed the challenges presented to them by our excel- throughout this magazine, but allow me to lent teaching staff on a daily basis. One of the mention only a few. More state champion- joys of my present job is that I can take a walk ships have been added to our impressive list. around the campus each day and observe ea- Dr. Robert E. Veto Middle School Quiz Bowl, Upper School De- ger students enjoying meaningful and active Head of School bate, Girls’ Fastpitch Softball, Girls’ and Boys’ learning experiences at every level from Pre-K Soccer, Golf, Girls’ Tennis and Boys’ Tennis to grade 12. Our students enjoy tough aca- have all brought home state championship demic challenges, and they enjoy each other. trophies. The Debate Team, as they have done This year we have expanded our offerings in so many times before at Stratford, has brought the area of global studies in keeping with the home trophies at the national level. challenges our young people will face in an in- Our students have also excelled in the creasingly complex and global environment. Arts. Upper School drama performed The Next year we will be expanding our offerings Music Man this year to excited audiences, and in the area of Physical Education and Health, the Middle School troupe presented a ter- as well as adding a variety of additional elec- rific version of the musical Annie. Theatre is tive courses including Environmental Science thriving at Stratford. Our Literary team tied and Classical Greek. We are also adding a Be- for the championship in both regional com- ginner’s Class in our Preschool Division for petition and excelled at the state level. This three-year-olds. And everywhere, from top to

gives Stratford a healthy mix of tradition and Robert F. Hatcher Jr. (Robbo) change, and establishes a foundation for the Hometown: Macon school with the same culture of community Education: Stratford Academy – 1982 and excellence to exist and succeed during a University of Virginia, BA – Economics/MIS – 1986 more challenging time. This provides Robbo University of Essex, Colchester, England - Winter/Spring Terms 1985 Spouse: Betsy Kaufman Hatcher with the confidence that Stratford is providing Children: Felton ’16 and Janie ’17 today’s students with an equally great start in an even more demanding era. Stratford Service 2010-2012 Board of Trustees Chair; Excellence Never Rests Capital Campaign Co-Chair; Finance, Development and On his role as the school’s new Board Chair, Education Committees Robbo realizes that balance is the challenge for anyone serving in the Trustee role. “We wrestle Professional Experience Chairman - NanoMist Systems; President/CEO - H2 Consulting, H2 Capital, Inc. with balance in so many things: distribution of resources, pace of change, performance and Community Involvement inclusivity,” he comments. “Stratford sets the Macon Chamber of Commerce Board (Chairman), Mercer University Stetson School of Business & Economics Board of Visitors, Wesleyan College Board of Trustees, Macon State College Foundation Board, Georgia Lottery Corporation Board, pace and direction for education in Middle Museum of Arts & Sciences Endowment Management Committee, Tubman Museum Board, Georgia Chamber of Commerce Georgia; it is a difficult, relentless job with an Board, Macon Economic Development Commission Board, Macon Military Affairs Committee, Riverside Cemetery Board, immense reward that our students, our children, Grand Opera House Steering Committee, Macon Council of Foundations, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia, Christ will set the pace for decades to come.” Episcopal Church Endowment Management Chair and Shield Club Member

2010 Stratford Magazine 3 Stratford Academy Celebrates ‘50 Years of Excellence’ rom its beginnings in 1960 on Coleman Hill with 117 students and 35 faculty members, Stratford Academy Fhas always focused its efforts on providing families with an independent, college prep education based on excellence. This year, Stratford celebrated “50 Years of Excellence” with the school’s golden anniversary. The year-long celebration has included: a memorabilia exhibit in the Virginia Parker Buzzell Gallery, Alumni Weekend for nine classes celebrating reunions, Halftime of Champions recognition of all state championship teams/individuals, a 50th anniversary documentary DVD, former Homecoming Queen reception and recognition, Alumni Art Show and Reception, Former Booster Club President recognition and Grandparents’ Day. Events culminated with the 50th Anniversary Gala.

Memorabilia Oct. 2 during Homecoming 2009 festivities, Stratford wel- Display: 1960-2009 comed back 23 former Homecoming Queens represent- Stratford kicked off the school’s ing the past five decades. These ladies and their families 50th year with an enrollment of attended a dinner in the Smisson Room of the Dr. John 917 students and 135 faculty/ Paul Jones Field House prior to the pre-game presentation. staff members. On display from The ladies were recognized on the track before the foot- Sept. 25 through Nov. 20 in the ball game and were presented a rose by members of the Virginia Parker Buzzell Gallery second-grade Stratford Youth Cheerleading squads. was 50 years of memorabilia from Stratford Academy: the school’s history. From the first The Movie school sweatshirt and baseball The story of the founding of jersey to playbills from fine Stratford and its earliest days arts performances to photo- Alumni and their families gathered for the annual Alumni through the move to Peake Road graphs of past and present Weekend Barbecue held prior to the football game and and to its present campus are re- students and teachers, seven classes gathered for reunions. counted by Stratford founding board visitors enjoyed viewing members, parents, alumni, faculty Halftime of Champions the lobby full of Stratford relics. and administration. This 30-minute On Friday, Oct. 23, during halftime of the Stratford vs. Mount Homecoming 2009 DVD is a nostalgic walk down Strat- de Sales game, five decades of Stratford state champions Stratford crowned its first Homecoming Queen in 1965, ford’s memory lane. It was previewed were honored during our “Halftime of Champions” celebra- and since that time 44 ladies have received that honor. On on Friday, Oct. 23 at a kick-off “Happy Birthday, Stratford” tion. Hundreds of alumni who accumulated state titles in celebration for the student body, parents and faculty. It was athletics, debate, one-act play, literary, academic bowl and also shown in the Tift Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 23, and math competitions gathered on the football field to be rec- Sat., Oct. 24, for alumni and their families during the annual ognized for their achievements during their student days. Alumni Weekend Barbecue and school tours. To purchase a Booster Club Recognition copy, contact Elizabeth Avant at elizabeth.avant@stratford. of Former Presidents org or (478) 477-8073. Cost is $19.60. On Friday, March 5, in celebration of Stratford’s 50th Alumni Weekend 2009 birthday, past Booster Club presidents dating back to the Alumni from all decades came together for Stratford’s club’s inception were honored as well. Twenty-six presi- annual Alumni Weekend celebration on Oct. 23 and 24. dents attended the Raffle Party as guests of the Booster

4 Stratford Magazine 2010 vue and slideshow. This year “Happy 50th Birthday, Strat- ford” gave the guests and students a peek into musical fa- vorites and Stratford trivia from the last five decades. The program concluded with a special finale of “We are the World” which featured the talents of alumni April Dorsey Crawley ‘97, Tracey Bloodworth Garner ‘90, Eric Hefner ‘83, Baxter James ‘98, Kevin Mann ‘95, Tom McAfee ‘86, Robin Lee Parker ‘83 and Karen Jarrard Snow ’81. Wim- berley McCook Rader ‘82 created the stage backdrop. Dr. Joe B. Hill Bust Unveiling In 1970 when Walter G. Elliott ’71 was a Stratford high school student, he crafted Club and were recognized by Athletic Director Grady an amazing, life-like bust of Smith for their contributions to Stratford athletics. Stratford’s first headmas- Alumni and Parent Art Show ter, Dr. Joe B. Hill. Recent- From March 8-26 works of art by alumni from every de- ly, the bust was returned cade as well as current parents and grandparents were to the school by the Hill displayed in the Virginia Parker Buzzell Gallery. The exhibit family and was unveiled in featured photography, sculpture, oil on canvas, water- its new permanent loca- and former students, alumni, past and present faculty/staff color and more media from some of Stratford’s most tal- tion in Stratford’s Olson members joined together on April 16, 2010, to celebrate ented. Artists and their guests were honored at a March Library. Elliott, who is a successful artist and photographer, the school’s half-century mark. Guests were entertained 21 reception attended by artists, their families, students, was honored at a small ceremony in the library attended by J.C. McCullough ’10, Hampton Vernon ’07, and Taylor parents, faculty and staff. by members of the Hill family, the Elliott family, friends, and ’05 and Coleman McLendon. The evening fare included a Stratford faculty and staff. Grandparents’ and “Taste of Stratford” buffet celebrating the cultures of the di- Special Friends’ Day 2010 50th Anniversary Gala verse Stratford families, including Asian, African, Caribbean, Friday, March 26, was Stratford’s 25th Grandparents’ For the 50th Anniversary Gala, friends of Stratford Academy Greek, Indian, and American ethnic dishes. The silent auc- and Special Friends’ Day celebration. Students from Pre- spent a nostalgic evening at the former Overlook Mansion, tion showcased original works of art, sports/music memora- kindergarten through fifth grade invited grandparents and the school’s original location, which today is Mercer Uni- bilia, vacations and many other unique items. The year-long friends to join them for their annual art show, musical re- versity’s Woodruff House. Nearly 400 parents of current celebration was chaired by Cynde Martin Dickey ’73.

2010 Stratford Magazine 5 Stratford Timeline That Was Then This March 1960 is First meeting of N w parents interested in a private, college preparatory school May 14, 1960 Macon Indepen- dent School As- sociation D/B/A Stratford Stratford Academy incorporated September 6, 1960 Stratford Academy Academy: opened with 117 students and 35 faculty/staff 1962 Its Beginnings First class of 13 students graduated 1966 First math team 1960-1962 state title 1970 This is a short documentation of Stratford Academy’s Stratford departed earliest beginnings written by Sue F. Hill, one of Strat- GHSA to join newly formed SEAIS ford’s founding faculty members and wife of Dr. Joe B. (now GISA) Hill, founding headmaster. From the beginning, enroll- 1972 First class to ment grew every year and it is evident now that the new complete 12 grades school survived although many people expressed doubts graduated about its future. 1973 First kindergarten Students who attended the school from 1960 to 1974 met at Vineville very often refer to those years as Old Stratford. The high Presbyterian Church school moved to the new location on Peake Road in Sep- Sue F. Hill, from Charter Faculty Members, 1974 Stratford Academy 1960 tember of 1974. The new school was ready for occupancy Grades 8-12 moved to Peake Road in March of 1974 and the seniors were allowed to vote on whether they would be the Marching band and last ones to graduate from Bond Street or the first to graduate from Peake Road. They debate programs debut voted to stay on Bond Street, as they felt much affection for the old school. 1975 Gym dedicated on January 25, 1975 Organization and Philosophy On May 14, 1960, Ralph Gillette In March of 1960, a group of parents, the Macon Indepen- named headmaster becoming concerned about the plight of dent School Associa- 1977 the public schools, met at the Elks Club to tion was incorporated Henry Tift named discuss how they could be assured that their and an office was headmaster children would be prepared for college work. opened in Hotel Lanier. 1978 Derry Burns, Sr. had asked Joe Baker Hill, Next on the agenda was Kindergarten and Jr., principal of Joseph N. Neel Elementary finding an appropriate grades 1-7 joined School, to help the group decide on the best building. Several loca- the Peake Road course to follow. It was decided that this tions were considered, but finally the Board campus Baseball field group should establish a private, non-profit decided to buy the beautiful colonial man- completed academy, dedicated specifically to college sion from Mrs. B.P. O’Neal. It was located at 1979 preparation, and Mr. Hill was asked to be the top of Coleman Hill and had been called First AP courses headmaster. Overlook. When administrators moved in offered >> July 1960, there were 14 students enrolled. “Does the suit make a dif- The Board asked Mr. Hill if he would consider ference?” delaying the opening for one year, spending Dr. Ed Brannen sug- that time in promotion. He responded, “I am gested Stratford as the no promotion man. If you want to postpone name of the school. It was the opening, you’ll have to replace me.” taken from Shakespeare’s The Board voted to open as originally home to reflect our literary planned in September of 1960, and initiated heritage and from Robert an all-out recruitment program. The members E. Lee’s home to reflect invited prospective parents to their homes, our Southern heritage. sometimes several gatherings in a week, and This pregnancy was did a magnificent job of selling the school. probably one of the short- While the Board worked on enrollment, est on record, as within four months a as Mr. Hill felt that a student should be at much work had to be done to transform a school had been conceived, brought to term, Stratford for at least two years before being lovely home into an efficient school.M arvin delivered, and the growing pains had begun. sent to college with Stratford’s name. Davis, Joe and Sue Hill worked at the school This seemingly impossible task was accom- The first year academic scholarships were every day. Mr. Hill and Mr. Davis did paint- plished through hard work, cooperation, given to two students in each of grades 8-11. ing, carpentry, paving of the parking lot, and faith of all concerned — the Board of The students competed for those scholar- and whatever maintenance was necessary. Governors, the administration, the faculty, ships and that policy helped the school at- They continued that practice for a number the staff, the parents, and the students. tract outstanding students. Those students, of years. One day a man approached them in turn, assured the favorable reputation as they worked after school hours. He asked Chapter 2: 1960-61 among colleges. to be directed to the headmaster’s office, The school opened on Sept. 6, 1960, with All classes were taught in the main house and Mr. Hill said, “I am the headmaster.” 117 students in grades 1-6 and 8-11. There except first grade which was taught in a wing. The man replied that he would come back was no seventh grade, as the students in that The first floor housed grades 2-5. The high at another time. When he entered Mr. Hill’s grade wanted to remain in public school school classes were taught on the second office the next morning, he said, “You re- and graduate with their classmates of the floor. Sixth grade homeroom was in a wing ally are the headmaster.” Mr. Hill responded, past six years. There was no twelfth grade, on the opposite side from the first grade. >>

2010 Stratford Magazine 7 1981 That Was Then Drama Club received This the first perfect isN w score ever awarded in SEAIS competi- tion for “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” In that same enth-grade student, found a feather in Mr. 1982 First Southern wing was the Hill’s history classroom and told him that Association of library, which her classmates had observed an eagle fly- Colleges and had been a ing around the campus. Mr. Hill laughingly Schools (SACS) dining room. said, “Let’s make it our mascot.” It stuck. Accreditation 1985 The room From the beginning Stratford was plan- Football field had a crystal ning for expansion. It should be noted that house built chandelier and two matching sconces. When Stratford met all the requirements for ac- First Grandparents’ the fixtures had to be removed, they were creditation by the State of Georgia with and Special Friends’ carefully packed and stored. Although there the exception of one. A school had to have Day were many offers to buy them, Mr. Hill in- a specific number of acres per 100 children 1986 Softball field sisted that some day they might be used if to be accredited, and that requirement could completed the house were restored. The house has been never be met in that location. Future plans 1989 restored and is now owned by Mercer Uni- were to move to the suburbs. Community service versity. It is called the Woodruff House and The first year was one for development. program started 1992 is one of Macon’s show places. The school was dedicated to the highest Henry H. Tift IV Au- With the small classes, teachers could possible academic standards, and the stu- ditorium dedicated accomplish miracles. High school students dents were challenged to reach their full po- and The Music Man were required to write a research paper each tential. Under the direction of Mr. Hill, Mr. is the first produc- year. The paper was done for two subjects, Davis, and the faculty, attitudes of respect tion presented 1997 receiving one grade in English for structure for others and pride in others’ achievements New Preschool and mechanics, and another grade in the as well as one’s own, were being developed. building opened subject field. Students were carried to Ath- School loyalty was paramount to the success 1998 ens to do research in the library at the Uni- of the school, and it was promoted in every Hank Battle named headmaster versity of Georgia. way possible. The motto of the school was “Libertas Ex- Since there were no gym or facilities for Learning Support Center opened cellentiae” (Freedom for Excellence) and was physical education, the boys were taken to 1999 suggested by Mr. Joseph M. Todd, who also the YMCA during the last period of the Edward England designed the emblem. The colors of gray and school day to play basketball. The girls were named headmaster gold were suggested by Dr. E.C. McMillan. taught square dancing and first-aid, and in 2000 Olson Library The symbol, the golden eagle, had an in- the spring they had an archery tournament dedicated teresting history. Barbara Brubaker, an elev- on the side yard. 2001 Frank Spencer Hays Soccer complex “Stratford Academy represents an ideal, agreed upon by people who have been completed 2003 willing to go to some trouble to accomplish a common objective. Its Board of Dave Wahl named headmaster Governors is made up of people who tended to rely upon themselves when inertia 2006 cried out for action. Its patrons are people who think in terms of community Barnett Golf Com- plex and Dr. John progress; those who have seen fit to support an untried venture because Paul Jones Field they believe in cultural values. Its faculty consists of individuals of superior House dedicated 2008 competence who would risk economic security in order to enter a realm of Bob Veto named educational excellence. Its students are possessed of objectives and capabilities that head of school Loop road completed make their future careers worthy of special effort. And Stratford’s many friends 2009 and supporters feel, each according to his own experience, that a community need Stratford celebrated its 50th school year is being fulfilled. Your Board of Governors seeks to keep the faith with all who 2010 have given such an inspiring vote of confidence.” Tennis complex completed Dr. Edmund Brannen, First Chairman of the Board of Directors guidance and taught with the subject on it. The top scholar in senior English and each grade received a letter with Top Scholar psychology. Marga- on it as well as a sweater. ret Davis, in addi- The first senior class, lovingly referred tion to her duties as to as the “original thirteen,” have been a business manager source of great pride to the school over and secretary, taught the years. They were: Loyd “Buster” Black, one class in typing Barbara Brubaker, Catharine Burns, John and notehand. Dahin, Nancy Domingos, Emily Gober, There were many Kathleen “Kam” Hatcher, Wally Little, activities for upper Ray Markwalter, Elaine Massey, Raymond classmen and the se- Moody, Roe Stamps and Benham Stewart, niors were kept busy Jr. The first honor graduates were Buster providing leadership Black, Barbara Brubaker, Nancy Domingos, for the clubs and Emily Gober, Kam Hatcher, Elaine Massey, organization. A Beta Raymond Moody, and Roe Stamps. Elaine Club was organized Massey was Valedictorian and Buster Black and the annual was was Salutatorian. Roe Stamps was STAR named The Warff student and selected Mary Eva Harper as Chapter 3: 1961-1962 and a literary magazine called Strata-Gems his STAR teacher. At the beginning of the second year, was published. A student council governed The graduation exercises were held in the the enrollment had increased to 210 and the student body and the Macon Kiwanis social hall of Vineville Methodist Church, six new faculty members were added: Bill Club organized a Key Club to carry out proj- and, in character with their independent Avirett – English, Boys’ Physical Educa- ects which would be beneficial to the school spirit, they replaced “Pomp and Circum- tion; Anne Grace – Second Grade; Mary and community. There was an American Ju- stance” with “Dixie.” It was played in sub- Eva Harper – Science; Ann Park – English, nior Red Cross and Dramatics Club. dued cadence and did not have a Rebel yell. French, Annual Staff Advisor, Library Su- Since Stratford was primarily academic pervisor; and Berkly Minor – Social Sci- and at that time had not developed a sports Epilogue ences. Ruby Jo Argo moved to high school program, it was decided that letters would This gives a glimpse of the people who to teach math and girls’ physical education; be awarded for academic achievement. The put their hearts in the creation of Stratford and Ann Parkins replaced Sue Hill in some student with the highest average in each Academy. Did these people dream of the English classes. Sue then became director of subject in high school received a large “S” school that exists now? What do you think?

First Faculty First Board of Governors Joe B. Hill, Sr. – Headmaster Roberta James – Science for 6th-12th Grades Edmund A. Brannen, M.D., Chairman Marvin Davis – Assistant Headmaster, Social Studies Marie Heller – French, Latin and Reading for E.C. McMillan, M.D., Vice Chairman Margaret Davis – Secretary 6th-12th Grades William K. Buffington, Secretary R.C. Souder, Jr., Treasurer Elaine Massey – Elementary Supervisor, 4th Grade Blossom Burgamy – Music Henry K. Burns, Jr. Helen Popejoy – Speech Sue Hill – Guidance Counselor, English F.R. Childs, D.D.S. Mary Elizabeth Burdette – 1st Grade Ann Tutt – Art Robert G. Ferrell, M.D. Margaret Davis (not the secretary) – 2nd Grade Jerry Stone – Boys’ P.E. William Herin Kathryn Parmalee – 3rd Grade Bernard Murdoch, Ph.D. – Psychologist Annie Jones John Paul Jones, M.D. Ruby Jo Argo – 5th Grade Lemuel D. Truesdel – Commercial Artist D.F. Lee, D.D.S. Shelby Mercer – Traffic Safety Paul Hutcherson – Math for 6th-12th Grades Clifford Ray, D.D.S. Marvin Davis and Joe Hill – Social Studies for Eula Watts, Alonzo Bryant, Willie Mae Bell and Willie – T. Ed Rogers, M.D. 6th-12th Grades Cleaning Staff William C. Shirley, M.D. Neil A. Stokes W.P. Thompson, Jr. W.A. Walker

2010 Stratford Magazine 9 That Was Then This isN w Academics Then and ... n 1960 Georgia Governor Ernest assembled a staff of the most highly creden- the highest average in each subject in high Vandiver rose to office on the cam- tialed and experienced teachers. school received a sweater with a large “S” paign slogan “No, Not One” on the To recruit the most serious students, with the subject on it. The top scholar in integration of classrooms, yet there academic scholarships were awarded to two each grade received a letter as well. was a federal mandate threaten- students in grades 8-11. Already school of- It did not take long for students to begin Iing to close all schools if they did not de- ficials were thinking which students would excelling at Stratford. The first NationalM erit segregate. In March, parents of students in fare well in college and represent Stratford Semifinalists were recognized in 1964 and the Middle Georgia gathered because of their Academy to their best potential. With small first Finalists in 1965.T he Math Team took its concern for the future of the public educa- classrooms, teachers focused their efforts on first state title in 1966.I n 1970, Bill Wright ’65 tion system in the state. These were parents studies and college preparedness. By 1961, was the first alumnus to receive the Rhodes who had a long-term vision of education the school’s second year, activities and stu- Scholarship. 1974 marked the year that Strat- for their children. Regardless of the politi- dent interest groups blossomed. Some of ford was elected to its first five-year term on cal environment, they wanted an institution the first organizations were the Beta Club, the College Entrance Examination Board. In which prepared their children for college Student Council, Strata-Gems (a literary 1976, the Debate program brought home the and life. So on May 14, 1960, the Macon In- magazine), The Warff (the yearbook), Key first of now 31 state titles and in 1978 three dependent School Association D/B/A Strat- Club, Junior Red Cross and Dramatics Club. Stratford students brought home awards in ford Academy was incorporated. There were also roles for younger students the first city-wide Golden Eagle Awards pre- Starting from an empty slate gave par- as school helpers such as fire marshals, flag sented by The Macon Telegraph. ents the opportunity to form an educational raisers, and safety patrol. As Stratford entered into its third decade, environment suited to their highest goal — Since Stratford was primarily an aca- the first AP courses in English, math, chem- excellence. Respected and tenured educator demic institution, letters were awarded for istry and biology were offered and in 1982 Joe B. Hill Jr. was hired as headmaster and academic achievement. The student with the school received its first Southeastern As-

Forty-five Stratford seventh graders were selected for the 2009-2010 Duke TIP program. Seventh-grade students Stratford recently held its first Merit Scholarship Recognition Program. The 25 students who were who received state-level recognition on either the SAT or ACT taken in the fall were: Christina Alibozek, Alex recognized were offered one or more merit scholarships by one or more colleges to which they were Christianson, Morgan Herman, Mary Carolyn Hulgan, Sam Jenkins, Dori Kacsoh, Sarin Khurana, Vijay Pillai and accepted. Joshua Wangerin. Hulgan also qualified for Grand/National Honors. Stratford Academy’s Middle School Academic Bowl Team Stratford seventh Fourth grader Mark coached by Kathleen Peterson and grader Mary Carolyn Barrow surpassed the Susan Hanberry-Martin won the Hulgan scored the top 1,000 Accelerated Reader 2010 PAGE (Professional Associa- score in the state on point mark in early Febru- tion of Georgia Educators) Aca- the 2010 National ary of the 2009-10 school demic Bowl State Championship French Exam. Mary year. This is the first time in March at Georgia College and Carolyn’s score also a Stratford student has State University. Team members landed her in 6th ever achieved this goal so are: Vijay Pillai, Team Captain place in the nation. early in the year. Hemanth Sanjeev, Asfar Rehan, Morgan Sowell Jimmy Hernandez and Saqib Qadir.

10 Stratford Magazine 2010 What They Say About A Stratford Education Brenda Lumley Mother of Lauren Hollman ’03 and Caroline Lumley ’08 “We just received our daughter Caroline’s semester grades from college. We were thrilled to learn that she had made the Dean’s List. We, as parents, all hold our breath and hope for the best when we send our teenagers off to college. You can only hope the years Academics Then and ... N w of providing the best education possible will pay off. I can now speak from experience sociation of Colleges and Schools (SACS) ac- when I say our Stratford tuition was worth every penny! We are extremely grateful to Stratford for the education our daughter received. It is so rewarding to look back and creditation and was most recently reaccredit- realize we provided all the necessary tools for our daughter to succeed. Hopefully, we will ed in 2008. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, continue to watch her succeed throughout her college years and in life.” the number of academic offerings increased and today 17 AP courses are taught. In 1989, Donna Kay McGoldrick community service hours became a gradu- Mother of Katherine Eubanks ’02, Anna Kay ’07 and Elizabeth McGoldrick ’09 ation requirement and today over 116,000 “Elizabeth took her first college English class during the first semester of her freshman year. During hours have been volunteered by Stratford one particular class, the professor distributed an article to the students with the assignment of reading students since that time. the article in class and getting prepared for a graded class discussion. Elizabeth was handed the article While Stratford’s initial 20 years were and began reading it as she had been taught at Stratford. With highlighter in one hand and pen in the other, she read the article highlighting important parts and writing notes in the margin as she went. After marked by many “firsts,” the second two de- several minutes, the teacher interrupted the class and said, ‘I can see that there is only one student cades were a time for growth and expansion. in this class who has been taught the proper way to read and prepare for this discussion. Elizabeth Each year students have been recognized for McGoldrick, will you tell us where you learned to do this?’ Elizabeth was proud to say that she had been outstanding academic achievement by the Na- taught to do this in her English classes at Stratford Academy.” tional Merit Scholarship Program and today 24 percent of Stratford students receive AP Mary Kate Corley ’08, University of Kentucky Scholar designation versus the national average For one of the assignments in her freshman English course, Mary Kate turned in an essay that of 18 percent. Now, over 50 years later, one ide- she began writing in high school and added to for the assignment. The essay titled “When You’re Here, You’re Family” started as a funny story about her family that she wanted to write for herself. al has remained true — excellence — and has It then morphed into the one she used for college applications and Ms. Hutto’s English class before carried Stratford and the education it provides becoming a five-page paper for English 104 at University of Kentucky. At the end of the semester, to its current status as one of the finest college Mary Kate’s professor asked if she would submit an essay from class for possible publication in a text preparatory institutions in the Southeast. book called “Award Winning Essays.” She was unaware that her submission entered her in a contest until she received a phone call a few months later. To her surprise, not only was she the author of one of the essays to be published, Mary Kate had won first place and a monetary reward. She was given the opportunity to read her essay before an audience of students and other English professors at the Undergraduate Writing Symposium and received recognition and a certificate at the English department’s award ceremony.

Carl Sullivan ‘08, Southern Methodist University Carl was one of 15 students chosen to have their writing displayed as “model papers.” His parents, Isabelle and Blake Sullivan, give kudos to Michelle Blaney and the English department. Stratford Sophomore Casey Wanna won the school-wide, local and regional competitions of the Poetry Out Loud competition by reciting Laura Larsen ‘08, Auburn University the poem My Last Duchess, by Robert Browning. Poetry Out Loud is Laura’s first paper at Auburn was selected as the “model” paper for her class and her teacher a program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation to encourage the nation’s youth to learn poetry posted it on her website as an example to follow. This says so much about the quality of English through memorization and recitation. Pictured is Wanna with her teachers we have at Stratford. What a blessing to be able to write! Congrats to our English English teacher, Dr. Frank Katz. department. Stratford’s Novice Team of Andrew Jones and Hemanth Sanjeev won their division at the Vestavia Hills Debate Tournament in March. They won all of their Brown Dennis ’09, University of Georgia preliminary debates A teaching assistant in Brown’s U.S. history class called his paper out as one of the best and were named champions with no written and gave it to other students as an example to model. elimination debates. Ninth grader Jones, From Michelle Blaney, Upper School English right, was named Top Speaker and eighth “Everyone at Stratford has the students writing all the time. When students see grader Sanjeev was everyone valuing the importance of writing well, it makes a big difference. Plus ‘good named 2nd Speaker at the tournament. writing’ is being reinforced everywhere. That makes my job very easy.”

2010 Stratford Magazine 11 That Was Then This isN w Fine Arts Then and ... hen Stratford’s found- home the Best Actor award. The late 1970s tions were performed: one-act play in the ers assimilated the first and early 1980s was a time of tremendous fall, a winter musical and a spring produc- curriculum and teaching growth for the school’s theatre and literary tion which included elementary age students. staff, art and music were programs with many students who received Older students carried on the tradition in lit- onW the list of enrichments administrators first-in-state and best performer titles. Strat- erary, debate, theatre and music while amass- deemed necessary for an institution com- ford twirlers, predecessor to the Color Guard, ing dozens of region and state titles in one-act mitted to the highest level of education. The made their first performance in 1973 and the play and literary and best performances in Dramatics Club was organized as one of the marching band debuted in 1974. oral interpretation, girls/boys solo, girls trio, first student clubs and presented the school’s In the late 1970s, the Stratford Drama boys quartet, extemporaneous speaking, and first full-length production ofSleeping Beau- Team soared by winning consecutive first essay writing. The 1998 production of George ty featuring students from the elementary place in region and state one-act play com- Orwell’s Animal Farm earned a rarely received grades to high school. petition, then took a top spot in the Georgia “Outstanding Performance” for the entire cast The first school talent show occured in Theatre Competition which merited an in- at region one-act play competition. 1964, and later in 1972 it became the Junior vitation to the Southern Conference. There, In the first decade of the new millennium, Class-sponsored talent show. Stratford’s two cast members were named “All Stars.” Stratford artists and performers placed in state drama program entered its first state com- The literary team swept the state competition and region competition in eight of the 10 years petition in 1972 and Randy Clark brought in 1980, and Stratford made SEAIS history by in literary. In 2004, father-son duo Robert and receiving the first perfect score ever awarded Aiden Stallworth brought home both Best Ac- in state competition for its production of tor and Best Director honors at state competi- You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Literary tion for the one-act play Tom Jones. The Spirit and one-act play continued the tradition of of Stratford Marching Band, now a program of excellence, winning at the region and state 60 musicians, has built a tradition of superior levels throughout the mid-1980s. Laura Voss ratings at competi- came to Stratford in 1983 and began her near- tions and entertains ly three-decade association with the school’s guests during halftime music and theatre departments. of football games. The Henry Harding Tift IV Fine Arts More than 50 teams Building opened in 1992 and included a 400- in the school’s his- seat auditorium, a stage tory have brought and the Virginia Parker home state one- Buzzell Gallery. The first act play and liter- production presented was ary titles. Coupled The Music Man featur- with the success of ing the theatrical talents the music and art of students, faculty and alumni including three of the four Tift brothers — Henry, Bill and Jerry. The crop of young performers and artists continued to grow each year in the 1990s and each school year three produc-

12 Stratford Magazine 2010 Fine Arts Then and ... N w programs this demonstrates that fine arts are never before accomplished alive and thriving at Stratford. by a Stratford student, and was chosen to perform an oboe The tradition at Stratford lives on concerto with the Macon Sympho- today with a Fine Arts program ny at its May concert. She is now continuing more vibrant than ever. her musical training at Ithaca College. In the past several years, Stratford has Middle School and Upper School Cho- encouraged students to push themselves ar- ruses perform throughout the year at special tistically beyond the boundaries. Students events both on and off campus. The intro- are not only excelling within the walls of duction of music classes in Lower School Stratford, but contributing and taking their and theater and music appreciation enrich- talents out into the community. Stratford ments in Middle School allow students to students of all ages have performed in local discover and nurture their gifts at an early productions such as Traditions, Nutcracker age. Advanced Placement Music Theory is of Middle Georgia, Swan Lake, Once Upon a offered at the Upper School level, enabling Mattress and Shakespeare Alive! In 2009, then students to study music at a college level senior Rachel Schlesinger won the Macon while at Stratford. Symphony Concerto Competition, a feat Stratford’s band program continues to thrive with many Stratford musicians be- ing selected to perform each year with the GISA All-Select Band and Chorus and Dis- trict Honor Band, and attend University of Georgia’s clinic for exceptional high school musicians. Our “Spirit of Stratford” March- Today Stratford Upper School students ing Band, Symphonic Band and Pep Band are also offered college-level art classes with continue to receive superior ratings at festi- an average of eight students per year en- vals throughout the state and beyond. rolled in Advanced Placement Art. Stratford students have received top awards and rec- ognition for their work at the Kiwanis Art Show each year, many taking their love of art to the next level in college. Stagecraft classes conceptualize, design and build sets for the three school theater productions produced by Stratford each year. This year Stratford students performed Competition Piece for One-Act, The Music Man for the winter mu- sical, and Annie Jr. with a cast of 70 students in grades four through eight in the spring. The Music Man was the first play performed in the Tift Auditorium when it opened in 1992. What a fitting way to commemorate Stratford’s 50th anniversary and continued excellence in fine arts.

2010 Stratford Magazine 13 That Was Then This isN w Athletics then Stratford’s First who would represent Stratford as the “top basketball courts. He remembers that even 4” for each tournament. Idle Hour Country in its infancy, Stratford and the school’s ad- State Title Club’s Director of Golf Dan Nymicz acted as ministrators were committed to establishing n 1964, there were three athletic teams the team’s instructor and Stratford coach Bill a quality athletic program with the school’s at the young Stratford Academy: golf, Averitt served as a team advisor. physical education and organized sports. “We tennis and basketball. Each of the pro- There were no team uniforms or equip- took our lumps as any new school would, but grams was organized under the prem- ment; everyone was responsible for providing Dr. Hill and Mr. Davis were pro-sports and Iise that only a few students were required for his own. Stratford was a small school so they dedicated to having the best coaches and in- competition, so the student body of just a played in the “C” class division and competed structors for us. The commitment to excel- few hundred could easily support and main- against schools from much more rural commu- lence was there at the beginning,” Lee recalls. tain the programs. nities, for many of which golf was a non-sport. Barfield not only has his name on the re- When the time came to enlist players for “One of my vivid memories of those early cord books as a member of Stratford’s first the golf team, there were no tryouts neces- days playing for Stratford was a tournament state championship team, he also was the first sary. The boys interested in representing held on a golf course in South Georgia, where athlete to have his athletic jersey retired. His No. Stratford had played golf together for years, there were literally cows out to pasture in the 5 basketball jersey was retired in the 1960s and so everyone knew who the strongest players right rough of the fairway,” remembers John hangs in the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. were. A challenge ladder was established in Houser ’66. “It was so small that we had to play “Playing sports at Stratford was a won- lieu of tryouts, and players could “challenge” nine holes twice to get in a full 18.” derful experience,” says Barfield. “Not only each other to see From the moment Stratford fielded a did I have a great time, but looking back I team, it was a powerhouse. Stratford golfers realize it was important to my own growth easily rose in the state ranks because many and development.” of them had been successful on the Junior In the last 50 years, Stratford’s golf pro- Golf circuit for years. Golf was as popular gram has amassed the largest number of a sport in Middle Georgia as it is now, state titles of any of the school’s athletic pro- so getting in enough practice was not grams. Seventeen of the now 172 School state an issue. Team members were practic- titles have been won on the links. In addi- ing daily at Idle Hour and they quickly tion, Stratford’s golf team has earned 10 state mounted a winning record. runner-up titles. The school’s golf program “I don’t recall us ever losing a match,” is one of the most heralded in the GISA, and says Houser. “Looking back, nothing has it is not uncommon for students to go on to really changed from those days to today, play at the college level. other than the size of the School and com- Alfred Sams ’67 was the lone freshman petition in a stronger division.” on the first state championship team. As In the spring of 1964, four young men an alumnus and later a parent of Stratford represented the Stratford Golf Team in athletes, he now recognizes the groundwork the School’s first state competition; senior they were laying for future School pro- Lee Barfield, sophomores John Houser and grams. Sams’ children, Alfred ’97 and Hollis Tommy Harper, and freshman Alfred Sams ’99, both played on the golf team and found became Stratford’s first team to bring success on the basketball courts as well. home the state championship title when “I was fortunate to play on the Stratford they dominated state tournament play. golf team with guys I had grown up playing Lee Barfield ’64, who provided leader- with and against,” says Sams. “It was a unique ship as the golf team’s only senior, had experience to be able to compete with that already achieved athletic success on the group both individually and as a team.”

14 Stratford Magazine 2010 ... andN w When his son and daughter began their championship since 1997, Stratford athletic careers, he was quick to no- by defeating cross-town tice the increased structure and higher level rival FPD twice in one of competition that his children were experi- day. The 2009 varsity fast- encing. Son Alfred competed against current pitch team, which con- professional golfer Charles Howell, III, who at- sisted of one junior, four tended an Augusta school at the time, and now sophomores, seven fresh- is No. 64 on the 2010 PGA money list and has men and one 8th grader, an Official World Golf Ranking of 130. won the state champi- “It is exciting to see future world-class onship game by a score players like Russell Henley coming out of of 2-1 and were region Stratford’s program and realize I was there at champions as well. Ash- its humblest beginnings,” says Sams. “I have to ley Kate McPherson, Lexi admit, though, that as much fun as it was to Rouse, Caroline Avant, play for Stratford, I really enjoyed living vicar- Julie Anne Bradley, Sloan iously through my children when they partic- Sibley, Morgan Long, ipated in sports, and I’m looking forward to and Andi Schilling were doing the same with my grandchildren.” named to the GISA Class- Stratford’s commitment to an athletic pro- AAA Fastpitch Softball gram built on excellence was evident in the All-Region Team. Rouse, earliest days and continues to be the catalyst Bradley, Sibley and Long for more state championship titles each year. were named to the GISA All-State AAA Coach of the Year for the second year team. Coach Jeff Treadway was named in a row. In addition, the Eagles were award- Eagles Add Eight GISA Class-AAA Coach of the Year. ed a post-season NSCAA Adidas Region State Titles in Fall 2009 also brought the sec- IV Ranking (No. 8), which included teams ond boys’ soccer state championship from all over the East Coast. 2009-2010 in two years. Led by senior captains In the spring of 2010, Stratford athletes During the 2009-2010 school Mack Hodges, Stuart Firth, and ju- continued to find great success on the fields, year, Stratford grew its athletic nior captain Bo Stroup, the Eagles courts and courses. Not since the 1992 and state championships from 164 to achieved a season record of 17-5-1. 1993 campaigns have there been back-to- 172. The 2009 Eaglettes won The Eagles were also crowned Viking back titles for both tennis teams, and not the school’s first-ever fastpitch Cup champions and Region 2AAA since 1991, 1992, and 1993 has the boys’ softball state championship runners-up. The Eagles captured the team won three state championships in a and the first softball state GISA state title with a 3-2 win over ri- row. In addition to those team feats, Becker val MDS. The Eagle players selected O’Shaughnessey stands out as the only play- to the All-Region Team were: Obi er in Stratford’s history to win three singles Ekeledo, Mack Hodges, Ryan titles in a row along with three team titles in Ridley, Bo Stroup, and Kyle a row. Hayden Bashinski and Thomas Wat- Webb. Ekeledo, Hodges and son join an elite club as they are one of only Stroup were also selected two doubles pairings to win the individual for the All-State team. state title back-to-back and the team title Head Coach James three years in a row. The boys posted their Jordan was named third straight undefeated season, while the the GISA Class- girls finished their 2010 season with only >>

2010 Stratford Magazine 15 That Was Then This is Did you know that a N w Stratford letter winner has ...... played in the Super Bowl? ... played in the Masters? one loss. The boys took ... earned low Amateur honors at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach the semis of state 4-0 over Golf Links? Augusta Prep and the title ... played at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and Australian Open? ... been a member of an NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball Team? with a 4-0 victory over ... been a member of an NCAA Final Four Women’s Deerfield-Windsor. The Basketball Team? girls defeated Augusta ... been a member of an NCAA Football National Championship Prep 3-2 before grabbing Game Team? a 3-0 championship score ... been a member of an NCAA National Championship Golf Team? over Pinecrest. Stratford ... been a member of a National Championship Equestrian Team? ... been a member of a team that competed in the NCAA Men’s also took home several Soccer Tournament? honors to go with its ... been a member of a team that competed in the NCAA two state team titles. Liza Women’s Soccer Tournament? Klyachkin, Hania Bisat, ... been a member of a team that competed in the NCAA Holly Stephens, Caroline Baseball Tournament? ... been named SEC Freshman of the Year in Women’s Soccer? Hill, Peterson Jones, Al- ... been named the South Atlantic Conference Freshman Golfer lison Walthall and Sarah of the Year? Anne Patton made his- ... been named the South Atlantic Conference Golfer of the Year? tory by being the first ... been named SEC Golfer of the Year? entire girls’ team to make ... been named First Team NCAA All-American in golf? All-Region, a feat the ... been named Academic All-Conference in the ACC, Atlantic boys accomplished last Sun, Big 12 and SEC? ... been a member of a SEC Championship Football Team? year. O’Shaughnessey, ... been a member of a SEC Championship Golf Team? Ryan Baker, Bashinski, ... been a member of a SEC Championship Tennis Team? and Watson took home ... been named to the All-SEC teams in Golf, Tennis, Baseball and All-Region honors for the Women’s Basketball? boys. Coach Jaime Kaplan ... been a member of a Metro Conference Championship was named GISA Coach of the Year for cap- (15-6-1) made history when they won their Tennis Team? ... been a member of an ACC Championship Basketball Team? turing four state tennis titles in 2010. first GISA Class-AAA state championship ... been a member of teams that have played in the Alamo, On May 3, 2010, the Varsity Golf Team since 2006 and 12th program title. The Aloha, Cotton, Gator Bowl, Humanitarian, Independence, Motor captured the GISA-AAA state champion- Eaglettes dominated in the State Champi- City, Poinsettia, Rose, Sugar and Tangerine bowls? ship. The team shot a combined score of 299 onship game winning 5-1 and defeating a ... been the runner-up in the U.S. Amateur Golf Tournament? at the Doublegate Country Club in Albany, Westminster of Augusta team which was ... been the Georgia State Amateur Golf Champion in consecutive years setting scoring records in each year? helping the Eagles to win back-to-back state previously undefeated in the state for the ... been a cheerleader at the University of Georgia, University of championships. Low medalist for the Eagles season. The Eaglettes also finished as the North Carolina and Florida State University? was freshman Henry Persons with a one- Viking Cup runners-up, as well as Region ... been nominated for the Rudy Award honoring student- over-par 73. This was Stratford’s 17th state 2-AAA runners-up. The five players selected athletes who demonstrate exemplary character, courage, title and 10th consecutive region 2-AAA ti- to the GISA 2-AAA All-Region team and contribution and commitment as members of their collegiate football teams? tle. Making the All-State team this year were GISA Class-AAA All-State team were Kend- ... won the Haskins Award as the nation’s top collegiate golfer? Henry Persons, Brian Beringer and Mat- all Cowart, Lauren Hale, Allie Hale, Malone ... been one of three finalists for the Ben Hogan Award? thew Beringer, and Coach Cater Pierce was Slappey and Haley Tidwell. Coach James ... participated in the Palmer Cup? named the 2010 GISA Coach of the Year. Jordan was named the 2010 GISA Class- ... hit three homeruns in a Major League Baseball game? The Stratford Varsity Soccer Eaglettes AAA Girls’ Soccer Coach of the Year. ... hit over 175 homeruns in his major league career? ... led the NCAA in three point field goal shooting? ... played football at Austin Peay, Davidson, Furman, Georgia, First State Champions Georgia Tech, Middle Tennessee, Nebraska, North Carolina 1964 — Golf 1971 — Boys Basketball 1989 — Girls Tennis Team State University, University of the South, Utah and 1968 — Boys Doubles Tennis 1972 — Baseball 1990 — Boys Soccer Western Carolina? 1969 — Girls Singles Tennis 1972 — Girls Basketball 1992 — Girls Track ... made it to sectional qualifying for the Men’s U.S. Open in golf 1969 — Girls Doubles Tennis 1987 — Boys Track 1996 — Girls Soccer as a 16-year-old sophomore? 1970 — Football 1988 — Slowpitch Softball 1997 — Girls Cross Country ... been drafted in Major League Baseball’s Amateur Draft 1970 — Boys Singles Tennis 1988 — Boys Tennis Team 2009 — Fastpitch Softball eight times?

16 Stratford Magazine 2010 GRADUATION On Friday, May 28, at the Macon City Auditorium, Stratford Academy graduated its 2010 49th class. Seventy-one students received their high school diplomas and 23 graduated with honors. Senior Class President Annie Reeves began the ceremony with the invocation followed by an address to the class by Asra Rehan, a musical tribute by John Byron Strauss and Taylor Atkinson, and addresses by Salutatorian Hania Bisat, and Valedictorian Mack Hodges. Head of School Dr. Bob Veto, along with Board of Trustees Chair Kathryn Dennis, presented the 2010 graduates with their diplomas. Student Body President and senior Pierce Persons led the faculty, students and alumni in the singing of the Stratford Alma Mater and gave the closing benediction.

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Included in the graduation ceremony was the Alumni Awards presentation of the Distinguished Alumnus Award and the Alumni Service Award both established in 1986. The Distinguished Alumnus Award for Outstanding Career Achievement has been presented to

alumni in the fields of law, medicine, education, business, ministry and the arts recognizing them for their career achievements — excelling in their

chosen fields and making a difference in the world around them.T he Alumni Service Award recognizes service to Stratford Academy by its alumni.

Volunteer service to the school has always been an important part of our growth and success here at Stratford, and our alumni have always been a

critical source of this kind of volunteer service.

he 2010 Alumni Service Award was presented to Mrs. Neel has worked in service to her alma mater. She has been on the Summer Smisson Neel, a Class of 1979 graduate and Alumni Council since the group’s inception. She has been a SIP Board Tlongtime Stratford volunteer and supporter. Summer Neel member and volunteer. She is the Booster Club’s Spirit Coordinator. attended Stratford Academy for 12 years, and has two siblings and six She has coordinated or worked on, at one time or another, the Lower nieces and nephews who have also graduated from Stratford. Sum- School Fine Arts Day, the Holiday Buffet, Grandparents Day, Field mer and John Neel’s four children attend Stratford, and their oldest, Day, Fall Festival, Faculty Appreciation Day, Spring Fling Commit- Ford, is a member of the Class of 2010. Summer attended Agnes Scott tee, Middle School Winter Dance, the Magazine Sale and the Daddy’s College and Augusta College before coming home to Macon to be- Breakfast. Summer has served as “team mom” for several different come a mainstay of the Stratford family. Summer was a cheerleader teams including the 2009-2010 Varsity Football team, she has been a while she was a student at Stratford, but in the years since she has room mom in several classrooms, has been a speaker at Eagle Night, been a “cheerleader” in so many other ways. has coordinated Class Reunions, and she has recently reintroduced It is literally impossible to enumerate all of the ways that Summer the Stratford Victory Chant to our Cheerleading Squads.

18 Stratford Magazine 2010 he 2010 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award is K. Roger Holliday, TStratford Class of 1976. Roger Holliday is vice president of strategic planning and business de- velopment for Russell Lands Inc. of Alexander City, Ala. In this role, he is responsible for exploring new business and development opportunities as well as leading all of the company’s marketing efforts. Rog- er’s duties also include operational oversight of Wil- low Point Golf and Country Club, The Ridge Club, Catherine’s Market and SpringHouse Restaurant. Prior to joining Russell Lands in 2006, Roger worked for 20 years with Russell Corporation where he served in various senior management positions including president of the Jerzees division, president of the Russell Athletic Licensed Products division and most recently vice president for investor relations. Roger serves or has served on the Boards of Di- rectors of the Alexander City Chamber of Com- merce (past president), the Lake Martin Area United Way (past president), the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce and the Columbus Chamber of Com- merce. He also serves as senior warden and member of the vestry at St. James Episcopal Church in Alex- ander City. After graduating from Stratford in 1976, Roger received a bachelor’s degree in business administra- tion from Emory University and an MBA from Geor- gia State University. Roger and his wife Cindy have three children: Hamilton, 24, a graduate of Vander- bilt University who lives in Huntsville, Ala.; Henry, 22, who graduated this spring from the University of Alabama; and Hayes, 20, a nursing student at the University of Alabama.

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Class of 2010 and College Choices

Caleb Ackermann* . . Georgia Institute of Technology Caroline Hill* . . . . University of Georgia Nancy Kate Pippin . . University of Alabama Tindal Anderson . . . Mercer University Mack Hodges* . . . .University of Virginia Siraj Qadir* . . . . . Emory University Taylor Atkinson* . . . University of Alabama Sims Holmes . . . . University of Georgia Annie Reeves* . . . .Auburn University Hayden Bashinski . . .University of Mississippi Hope Hutchins . . . .University of Alabama Asra Rehan* . . . . .Georgia Institute of Technology Allie Becker* . . . . University of Georgia Anna B. Jones* . . . Wesleyan College Callie Reynolds* . . . University of Georgia Hania Bisat* . . . . .University of Georgia Peterson Jones . . . University of Georgia Amy Sanda . . . . . Auburn University Parker Bolt . . . . . Auburn University Catherine Kehl . . . .Georgia Southern University Lexi Seagler* . . . . University of Georgia Mary Adger Bowen . .Southern Methodist University Stuart Kent . . . . . University of Alabama Ben Shaw* . . . . . Belmont University Kerri Campbell* . . . University of Georgia Shreeya Khurana* . . University of Georgia Spencer Simmons . . University of Mississippi Blake Christianson* . .Georgia Institute of Technology Skip Lazenby . . . . James Madison University Courtlyn Smith* . . . University of Georgia Ethan Cole . . . . . Reinhardt College Corine Lindley . . . . University of Alabama Maggie Sowell . . . .Valdosta State University Brannon Combs . . . Georgia Southern University Lee Lineberger . . . .Clemson University Kirsty Spivey . . . . Kennesaw State University Kendall Cowart . . . .Mercer University Karena MacDonald . . Samford University John Byron Strauss . .Birmingham Southern College Obi Ekeledo . . . . .University of Georgia Spencer Maxwell . . .The Citadel Emmy Stroup . . . . Georgia Southern University Katie Elliott . . . . . Mercer University Osii Mbata* . . . . .University of Georgia Kelly Thomas . . . . Georgia Southern University Stuart Firth . . . . . University of Georgia Kayla McCuen . . . .Georgia Southern University John Treadwell . . . .Auburn University Carrie Ellen Ford . . . Mercer University J.C. McCullough . . . Georgia Southern University Matthew Waldorf . . .Georgia Southern University Karolina Gargala . . . Georgia Institute of Technology Whitley McEachern . .University of Alabama Bryant Walker . . . . University of Alabama Christopher Geeslin . .Georgia Southern University Richard Min* . . . . Wake Forest University Allison Walthall ...... Georgia Southern University Mallory Gibbons* . . .University of Georgia Ford Neel ...... University of Georgia Thomas Watson . . . Georgia Southern University Rachael Godlewski* . .University of Georgia Meredith Nelson . . .Pepperdine University John White . . . . .University of Georgia Sydney Graham* . . .University of Georgia Craig O’Neal . . . . .Georgia Southern University Brandon Wood . . . .Auburn University Sam Harper . . . . .Georgia Southern University Hayes Parker . . . . Georgia Institute of Technology Caroline Harrell . . . .Auburn University Pierce Persons* . . . University of Georgia * Honor Graduate Stephen Harris . . . .Oglethorpe University Lee Pierson . . . . . Georgia Southern University

College Acceptances and Enrollments Class of 2010 Members of the Stratford Academy Class of 2010 were accepted to the following colleges and universities ( * = a student will enroll, † = multiple students will enroll) University of Alabama † University of Colorado at Boulder Mercer University † Samford University* University of Alabama at Birmingham Columbus State University University of Miami Savannah College of Art and Design Armstrong Atlantic State University Eckerd College Mississippi State University Sewanee Auburn University † Emory University* University of Mississippi † Shorter College Augustana College Gainesville State College University of North Carolina at Asheville University of South Carolina Austin Peay State University Georgia College and State University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Southern Methodist University* Baylor University Georgia Institute of Technology † University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of Tennessee Belmont University* Georgia Southern University † Oglethorpe University* Trinity University Berry College University of Georgia † Oxford College of Emory University Valdosta State University* Birmingham Southern College* High Point University University of the Pacific Vanderbilt University Brewton-Parker College James Madison University* Pennsylvania State University University of Virginia* The Citadel* Kennesaw State University* Pepperdine University* Wake Forest University* University of Cincinnati University of Kentucky Reinhardt College* Wesleyan College* Clemson University* Louisiana State University Rhodes College Young Harris College College of Charleston Macon State College Rochester Institute of Technology

Twelve Years Together

Caleb Ackermann Stuart Firth Mack Hodges Lee Lineberger Pierce Persons Courtlyn Smith Tindal Anderson Christopher Geeslin Sims Holmes Spencer Maxwell Lee Pierson John Byron Strauss Hania Bisat Mallory Gibbons Peterson Jones Whitley McEachern Annie Reeves Kelly Thomas Parker Bolt Rachael Godlewski Catherine Kehl Ford Neel Callie Reynolds Allison Walthall Mary Adger Bowen Sam Harper Stuart Kent Meredith Nelson Amy Sanda Thomas Watson Obi Ekeledo Caroline Harrell Shreeya Khurana Craig O’Neal Lexi Seagler John White Katie Elliott Stephen Harris Corine Lindley Hayes Parker Spencer Simmons Brandon Wood

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Class Notes Sisters Inducted into Sports Hall of Fame Twin sisters Miriam Lowe Hatcher ’89 and Camille Lowe ’89 were inducted into the Macon Sports Hall of Fame for their high school and college basketball careers. Along 1962 grandparents. Their daughter, with seven other inductees, the Stratford alumnae were recognized at a ceremony on May Barbara Brubaker Hightower Mary Neil, and son-in-law, Matt, 15 at the Macon Coliseum. has moved to Tyrone, next door live in Columbia, S.C., and have to her son’s family with two a nine-month-old baby boy “It was such an honor being inducted into the Macon Sports Hall of Fame this year granddaugthers. The Hightowers named Mac. Their son, Henry, along with Miriam, and I was fortunate during my entire sports career to be supported by have not yet sold their home of and his wife, Jennifer, live in great family, coaches, teammates and friends,” says Camille. “Sports all started at Stratford 40 years in Atlanta. Cumming and are expecting a simply as something we enjoyed, and it made for a great part of our lives.” baby in August. In the late 1980s Miriam and Camille were Eagle standouts on the basketball court Becky and Wally Little wel- and softball field. From 1985-1989, they were a part of three region titles, two state titles comed their second grandchild, 1968 Tanner Mason Herring, in March. After 30 years, Fran Jones and one state runner-up title in basketball and one region and state title in softball. They He joins cousin Claire Bowen, Hardeman retired from Delta are both in the Stratford record books numerous times for their achievements in bas- who is a fifth grader at Stratford. Airlines in 2003. Her daughter, ketball and softball. The Lowes were named the 1989 Best Female Athletes and had their (See Li’l Eagles page 28.) Laura ’01, received a degree Eagle basketball jerseys retired into the Stratford Athletic Hall of Fame. in Animal Sciences from Following graduation from Stratford, Miriam and Camille played basketball for the Roe Stamps was named Auburn University in 2005 and the American Red Cross now works for a veterinarian University of Georgia from 1989-1993. Both had outstanding careers for the Lady Bulldogs Humanitarian of the Year, the in Atlanta. Son Claiborne ’04 and are among the few freshmen starters in the history of the school. Miriam earned bas- American Red Cross’s highest attended Clemson University ketball letters in 1990, 1992 and 1993 and was name to the All-SEC Academic Honor Roll distinction, at an April 30 and earned a degree in in 1993. Camille earned letters from 1990-1993 and was named to the All-SEC Academic banquet in Fort Lauderdale, industrial engineering and now Honor Roll in 1991, 1992 and 1993. She also was named to the All-SEC Team in 1991, the Fla., for his work in establishing works for General Electric in the National Intrepid Center of Charlotte, N.C. All-SEC Second Team in 1993 and received All-SEC Freshman of the Year honors in 1991. Excellence in Bethesda, Md., They both graduated from UGA in 1993 with degrees in Risk Management and Insur- for service men and women 1969 ance. Camille headed west for 16 years and lived in the San Francisco, Calif., area working for with traumatic brain injury and Nat Harris writes, several biotech sales companies. In 2009, she returned to Georgia and now lives in Atlanta psychological health issues. “Immediately after graduation and works for United Therapeutics covering Georgia and Tennessee for the company. “It was in 1969, they tried to draft me, too many years away from Georgia, so I have loved being back home,” she says. 1963 but I became a conscientious Marie and Hoyt Bailey live in objector, hippie, protester, On the other hand, Miriam headed south to Ponte Vedra, Fla., to work for the Profes- Macon, where he works as an demonstrator and everything sional Golf Association initially as their risk management specialist and later as a coor- appraiser for Wilcher-Gates and that implies. My crowd was dinator for the Nationwide Tour Tournament in business and sponsor development and Associates Inc. Their daughter, The Allman Brothers Band, player relations. In 2005, she and husband Chris moved to Statesboro, and currently she Bess, works in Houston, Texas. Wet Willie, Cowboy, Lynyrd works in sales with Apogee Logistics. “I still enjoy competition and find it playing golf Skynyrd, etc., and I lived that life 1964 to the extreme. That summer and holding onto my four-year title as Ladies Club Champion at Forest Heights Country Nancy Louise Knapp has her I went to the first Atlanta Pop Club in Statesboro, but my true passion is turkey hunting,” says Miriam. doctorate in education and since Festival, New Orleans Pop, and “The Hall of Fame induction was a special day. I was humbled to be recognized along 2006 has resided in Carmel, Calif. Woodstock. I like to tell people with our fellow inductees,” she says. “We were first introduced to basketball at Stratford that I went off to Woodstock and throughout our career were encouraged and supported by not only our coaches and Andy Lawson and longtime co- and didn’t come back for 20 wild worker Jackie Poole led a tour and crazy years. I married way teammates, but also our teachers and fellow students. I am so grateful for the opportunity group of 25 Stratford friends and too young and stupid at about provided to us at Stratford, and consequently the positive impact sports made in our lives.” students to Italy this summer 21, and that lasted two or three to see Rome, Naples and the years and produced a great Camille Lowe speaks to the audience Amalfi coast area. son. I am very proud of him and at the Macon Sports Hall of about seven months ago his Fame Induction ceremony 1965 marriage produced a grandson while sister Miriam looks on. Lisa Felton attends and audits – J. Emerson Harris. I was applied piano and chorus at divorced for 21 years between Macon State College. wife No. 1 and wife No. 2, who is a wonderful lady named Tina 1966 Jean. I got clean and sober 20 Janie Smith Fink lives in years ago and have remained Albany, where she and her late that way. I have been married to husband, Ed, raised their three Tina for 15 years. We live on St. children. She has four grandchil- Simons Island and have a great dren and is retired from the state life. My hobbies are fast, noisy DFACS office. She enjoys teach- motorcycles, fast cars, fishing, ing one course each semester as SCUBA, shooting, camping, old adjunct faculty for Valdosta State Southern rock and roll, and all of University and volunteering her those kinds of things. I am still time in the community. a wild, reckless teenager who refuses to ever grow up. I have 1967 been selling high-end, ocean- Sherrie Souder Hanks front properties on St. Simons and husband Doug are new for 20 years now and have s photo Ja s on Vorhee

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done very well. During this lull in 1971 1974 friend Major Chuck Ziegenfuss in the the economy and real estate, I am Dr. Ron Elliott was named the Theodore Feitshans was Face of America bicycle ride, which back at school to become certified 2009 SEC Team Physician of named president of the American brings together wounded military as a crisis intervention specialist the Year. He has been the team Agricultural Law Association at the with regular riders for a trip from D.C. and addiction counselor – which physician for the University of annual meeting in September 2009 to Gettysburg. Jenny, the wonder is to get paid for what I have been Georgia since 1988 and is the lead in Williamsburg, Va. dog, continues to enrich my life, and doing for free for the past 20 years. physician for the sports medicine I am still amazed what it has meant It’s a tough life living a dream and clinic at UGA. 1975 to have her thrown out of a car and loving every minute of it, but I guess Brant Frost writes, “Krista, my into my life. Find me on Facebook somebody has to do it. I was 59 in 1972 beautiful trophy wife (and only wife) and Twitter (Laughingwolf), on my June. Ain’t that a hoot!” Steve Peterson is in Houston, of 21 years, and I welcomed our fifth web site blakepowers.net, as well Texas, preparing to move to child last September. Little Abigail as on the blogs laughingwolf.net and Diane Henceley Shank is the Cartagena, Colombia, to work as Hope is a father’s joy, all cooing www.blackfive.net.” chief operating officer for Sage Hill part of the Project Management and smiles, and is so precious. School in Newport Coast, Calif. Team on a multi-billion-dollar Family, homeschooling and business 1979 She and her husband, John, live in refinery expansion for a Colombian keep us busy here in ‘Mayberry,’ Katherine McGoldrick Eubanks Duward Benson – photo bottom Laguna Niguel. petroleum company. otherwise known as Newnan. ’02 (see Li’l Eagles page 28). Her right – is a critical care nurse now Drop by if you are in the area and daughter, Anna Kay ’07, is a senior at after a long career as a chiroprac- 1970 1973 I will treat you to world famous University of Georgia studying child tor, which is now continued by his Anne Souder Gilbert lives in Jacqueline Souder Cates has Sprayberry’s BBQ. Blessings to all.” and family development, and daugh- brother, Dwayne ’89. His wife, Al- Winter Park, Fla., and has three three sons and lives in Augusta. ter Elizabeth ’08 just finished her leyne, works in the Stratford library, children – a daughter, who is a Her youngest will be a freshman at Vic Jones writes, “Rumor has it freshman year at Georgia Southern. and three sons attend. Joshua, 10th junior at Mercer University, and UGA this fall. that after Dr. Zoe Jones ’67 brought grade, is doing very well with varsity two sons. Vic back to life, following several C. Blake Powers ended his work baseball. Matthew, eighth grade, Jan Jones Marsh lives in Atmore, major coronary events, he became with biomedical engineering and enjoys being a member of the Spirit Steve and Helen Clark Stewart ’74 Ala., with husband Shep. Their reluctantly famous for his narrative, became a strategic marketing of Stratford Marching Band and are proud first-time grandparents of daughter, Laura, lives in Gulf Breeze, satirical, real-life writing. After five consultant for Purdue. He was also acting in plays with the theater. Ella Stewart, born in October 2009 Fla., and son Rob lives with his wife, generations in Macon and Bibb selected twice to be a Fellow at the Youngest son Nicholas, fifth grade, (see Li’l Eagles page 28), and are Jennifer, in Atlanta. Jan proudly County, he still calls it home. He Knight Center for Specialized Jour- is waiting to find what sport he will excited about the expected arrival reports that she is “healthy and has remained relatively sober and nalism, first for U.S. Military: New participate in when he enters middle of grandchild No. 2 in November. doing well” after battling multiple on the right side of the law since President, New Outlook? and then for school. For now, he is happy to myeloma in 2008. graduating with the Class of 1975, Digital Life: Policy & Privacy Online. participate in baseball at Vine Ingle by the skin of his teeth. His mid-life Blake writes, “I finally got the chance and SISL Soccer at Stratford. crisis is almost over, so it may be to go visit France (was amazed how safe to come out and play with him much French I did remember, thank Bobby Cleveland was elected now. His neighbor, Mayor Robert you, Sue Coggins! Who knew those a life director of the National Reichert ’66, can elaborate more on classes on Bond Street would stick Association of Home Builders at the current, missing marbles issue. around as much as they did), and their annual meeting on Jan. 21, He sends everyone at Stratford his then cooked a steak dinner for more 2010, in Las Vegas, Nev. warmest and fondest regards. If than 120 wounded/injured/ill soldiers you have any complaints, please and caregivers at Landstuhl Regional Jim Merck shares that his son send them to Dr. Zoe Jones.” Medical Center in Germany. I was Daniel plays second base at the track leader for military blogging Gardner-Webb University, has led his 1976 at this year’s Blog World and New team in hitting, and this past season JoAlice Patterson Welton lives Media Expo, and it was a good start had the second highest batting aver- in Lawrenceville with her husband, to what we want to do there. My age in the Big South Conference. Steven, and 12-year-old son, little dinner at Landstuhl ended up The Mercks live in Cumming. Patrick. JoAlice shares that her becoming a formal program, ‘Cook- family is still coping with the loss of ing with the Wounded,’ via the char- 1980 her father, Judge William Joseph ity Soldiers’ Angels – soldiersangels. DeeAnn Miller Geeslin is execu- Patterson Jr., who passed away on org/cooking-with-the-wounded. Also, tive administrator to the CEO for the Feb. 26, 2010, at the age of 93. I got to ride once again with my Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon.

1977 (See Hugh Sosebee, photo left)

1978 Lee Kinman Bailey is married and has lived in Atlanta for the last 23 years. Her twin sons are seniors at Lovett School, where her daughter is also a sophomore.

Donna Kay Miller McGoldrick – photo top – welcomed her first Judge Hugh Sosebee Sr. joined son Hugh Sosebee Jr. ’77 and grandson Hugh grandchild, Jack Eubanks, on March Sosebee III ’21 on Oct. 9, 2009, for a lunch to celebrate his 93rd birthday. 3. Jack is the son of John ’02 and

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Class Notes Alums Assist Stratford with Donation to Mississippi Teachers Corps

She also coordinates the Street has earned the rank of Lt. Col. After some summer cleaning in 2009, Stratford had accumulated boxes of text- Party and the VIP program, in the United States Air Force books no longer being utilized by the school. Then newly-hired Middle School Principal, which includes featured nations, Reserves and works for Boeing Andrew Myler, suggested that the Mississippi Teachers Corps might have use of the books visiting festivals, elected officials Aircraft Company. They love the for the underserved areas in rural Mississippi. The Mississippi Teachers Corps is a two- and international sister city visits. Stratford football season with the year program, similar to the Peace Corps, that recruits college graduates to teach in the Her daughter, Whitney ’07, is fun and fellowship of the Spirit a senior in the honors program of Stratford Marching Band. Keli Mississippi Delta. The program is designed for non-education majors and offers a host of at Georgia Southern University, joined his dad this summer for benefits, including teacher training and certification, full scholarship for a master’s degree where she is a member of Alpha the Vex Reunion at Bragg Jam. in education, job placement that includes full pay and benefits and the opportunity to Delta Pi sorority, a senator for make a difference in the lives of students in one of the poorest areas of the country. the Student Government As- 1984 Myler spent two-and-a-half years as a teacher for the organization in the Cleveland sociation, and a peer mentor. Robert Jarrard is the president She hopes to attend physician’s of Cherokee Culvert Company. and Hollandale communities in Mississippi; therefore, he knew of their need for text- assistant school after graduating He lives in Macon with his wife, books. With the assistance of Class of 2007 alumni Will Burton, Katy Slocumb and Betsy from GSU. Her son, Christopher Robin, and three daughters, all Jones, who are all students at Ole Miss in Oxford, the books were transported to the Mis- ’10, graduated this year and will of whom attend Stratford. Mary sissippi Teachers Corps and distributed to areas of critical need. attend Georgia Southern in the Beth, age 15, is a sophomore, fall. Daughter Mary Cole will be a Bonnie, age 13, is an eighth grader senior at Stratford next year. and youngest daughter Karen, age Butler Automotive Recognized by Georgia 10, is in the fourth grade. 1981 Trend as one of the Top Family Businesses In March, Peter Persons 1985 In the May 2010 issue of Georgia Trend magazine, Butler Automotive Group of partnered with UGA junior golf Joe LaBanz is first vice Macon was named one of the Top Family Businesses of the Year in the large business standout Russell Henley ’07 in president of investments with the Honors Championship held Wells Fargo Advisors in Palm category. In addition to Butler Automotive’s founder Marshall Butler Sr., the company at Healy Point Country Club in Beach Gardens, Fla. He manages is run by the four Butler children — Bonnie Butler Gibson ’85, Dixie Butler Clark ’87, Macon. The duo shot a second- investment portfolios. Joe and Marsh Butler ’89 and Morris Butler ’93 — and their spouses. Butler Automotive Group round 64 for a two-day score wife LeeAnne have four children: started as a Chevrolet dealership in Alma in the 1960s and has grown over the last four of 130, easily outdistancing the Hunter, age 13, Payton, age 11, decades to 12 car dealerships and repair shops in Georgia and South Carolina. Each of field and taking first place in the Will, age 5, and Wesley, age 3. the Butler children has a role in the family business: Marsh and Morris are co-presidents, tournament. He writes, “As you can imagine there’s never a dull moment. I Dixie manages company accounting, and Bonnie is a former dealership general manager 1982 try to stay active with veteran’s and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Chip Koplin is serving as the groups and ancillary sports.” In addition to the achievements Butler Automotive Group has attained in the car in- 2010-11 president of the Macon dustry, they are also leaders in the civic arena with support for local organizations like Rotary Club. He is vice president Derek Watkins is senior Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Clubs, United Way, American Cancer Society, Univer- of Macon Iron, and he and wife vice president for Park Avenue Jennifer have two children at Bank. He and wife Debby live in sity of Georgia and Mercer University. When asked by Georgia Trend about managing a Stratford, Alex ’15 and Sarah ’18. Cumming. family business, family members credited constant communication as one of the keys to their success. Marsh says, “You’ve got to make sure the business is what you are passion- 1983 1986 ate about and something you truly want to do. You can never take a family business for Margaret Keen Grubb and her In 2006 Tom McAfee – photo granted. It takes hard work like any business you are in. You just have to get in there and husband, Matt, live in Macon below – co-drafted a proposal with their three sons, Keli ’11, with two staff members at the work closely and work hard and not take it for granted.” Marshall ’13 and Stephen ’19. Mercer University’s Townsend- In addition to the four Butler children who are Stratford alumni, eight Butler family Margaret enjoys cooking and McAfee Institute for Graduate grandchildren are currently Stratford students — Jane ’14, Will ’16, Claudia ’17, Kevin caring for her family as well as Church Music Studies for ’18, Sam ’19, Jenny Belle ’20, Mary Blue and Marshall III ’23. volunteering at Stratford. She the creation of a new church also enjoys serving in the Bible hymnal. From this humble Study Fellowship preschool pro- beginning, the concept grew gram. She and Matt are active from a way for congregations at Ingleside Baptist Church. Matt to worship to a non-profit v i d photography Mercer Uni v er s ity photo Lee McDa

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company closely partnered with Karen have three sons: Austin, Jack Caroline Plowden Daly and Brandon Hayslip is operations She writes, “Whitney Christie was the Townsend-McAfee Institute. and Henry. husband Matt are living in Ann manager and director of sales for the only girl golfer I ever knew. I Four years later, Celebrating Grace Arbor, Mich., where she is an Compass Supply in Atlanta. He was always encouraged to play was premiered on Sunday, March Richard and Lori Tift Palmer live assistant professor of radiology lives in Tucker with wife Nicole and tennis. Times have changed. I can’t 7, at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist in Macon, where Richard works for for University of Michigan Medical daughter Mackenzie, age 4. tell you how much I appreciate Church in Atlanta. In addition Mitchell International, a San Diego- School specializing in women’s Stratford and everything it offers. to his work with the Townsend- based software company, and Lori imaging, particularly mammography. Kristin Smith Jones lives in I feel truly blessed to have had McAfee Institute, Tom is President works as a college counselor at Matt is a senior analyst specializing Charlotte, N.C., with her husband, the opportunity to attend such a of Hallmark Systems Inc. and a Stratford. Their daughter, Tift, sev- in operations research at Altarum, a Andrew, and three-year-old son, fine school.” member of the Mercer University enth grade, spends her afternoons at local non-profit, which specializes in Jack – photo below. Board of Trustees. He and wife the dance studio, and son Andrew, health care consulting. 1998 Julie live in Macon and have two fifth grade, can usually be found on Michael Gibson has two daughters, Zoe, age 3, and Malin, the baseball or football field or bas- Kevin Watson works for a children: a new baby daughter, age 1. Tom is pictured, left, with ketball court – photo below. consulting firm in Atlanta. He and Riley Paige, and a son, Brantley the editors of the Celebrating wife Robin have a daughter, Audrey. Joseph, age 6. Grace Hymnal. 1993 Margery Maxwell Kreider has 1987 Stebin Horne has been named taught sixth grade for the past eight Sylvia Boykin serves as a board executive vice president for years in the northern Virginia area. member for the Macon Film corporate growth strategies and She writes, “The daily challenges in Festival. She recently worked as legislative affairs for CareSouth 1997 working with the youth of America a stand-in for the new action film, Homecare Professionals. After attending the University make me appreciate my Stratford Five Killers, featuring Tom Selleck, of Alabama, Mary Ellen Bush education everyday.” Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl. 1994 relocated to Asheville, N.C., 1989 Lindsay Taylor Mabry moved to pursue a career as “a rock 1999 Heatheranne Ferro Neal lives to Austin, Texas, last year from star.” She formed a band called Walker Stewart is an associate in Macon and has four children: Washington, D.C., where she “Menage,” and the group enjoyed attorney practicing in the litigation Georgia (11th grade), Hadley (fourth worked on Capitol Hill in various local and regional success. The section for Burr and Foreman LLP grade), Guy (second grade) and capacities over the last 10 years. band transformed over the years in Birmingham, Ala. He earned Tallulah (preschool). She served as a spokeswoman for and grew to a national level, his J.D. magna cum laude in 2007 U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss and playing as far as New York and from Cumberland School of Law, Kate Dodson Strain practices former U.S. Senators Elizabeth Dole Wyoming. They even had a song where he served as managing copyright law in Savannah and and Fred Thompson, as well as for about “tomatoes” to be picked editor of the Cumberland Law has authored an online book titled the Republican National Committee up by Hunt’s. After seven years Review and a Judge Abraham Secrets to Success in Law School, during the 2004 presidential of playing music and waitressing Caruthers Teaching Fellow. While which can be found at www. election. to support that dream, Mary in law school he was named a birdielawschool.com. Ellen decided to stop “chasing Scholar of Merit for Professional 1995 the neon rainbow” and started a Responsibility, Legislation and Real 1990 Christopher Parker lives in graphic design firm called Pawprint Property. Prior to becoming an Jonathan McCants is a 1997 Douglasville with his wife, Christy. (thepawprint.biz). She also works associate with Burr and Foreman, graduate of Harvard Law School and He formerly was a pharmacist at for Bob Thomas Books (hoganbook. Walker worked as a law clerk for is a partner in the Atlanta-based firm Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, com), a leading golf book business. The Honorable Inge P. Johnson. Catherine Rives O’Connell – pho- of Bird, Loechl, Brittain and McCants and Christy formerly a pharmacist She is their production manager He is president of the Birmingham to above – lives in Marietta with her LLC. Jonathan concentrates his legal at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell. and creative director and plans Area Georgia Tech Club and has husband, Pat, an international Delta practice in the area of non-profit and The Parkers opened their own to take up golf in the near future. become friends with Stratford pilot. They are the proud parents of tax-exempt organizations. He also pharmacy in July in Douglasville Sean William, age 7, whom Cath- serves as the Religious Organizations called Village Pharmacy, specializing erine home-schools. She also oper- columnist for Taxation of Exempts, a in compounded prescription ates a children’s clothing business. publication of Thomas Reuters which products for humans and animals. They are active members at Church focuses on laws affecting exempt They perform vaccinations of the Apostles, where Pat teaches organizations. He was recently and make their own line of an adult Sunday School class. featured as a keynote speaker at the cosmeceuticals. The Parkers have Focus on the Family FoundationWise two children: Camille, age 5, who 1988 conference held in October 2009 in attends King’s Way Christian School Austin Carter, a partner at Stone & Colorado Springs, Colo. in Douglasville, and Colton, age 1, Baxter LLP in Macon, was selected who was born on Christopher’s as a Georgia Super Lawyer Rising 1991 32nd birthday. Star for 2010 by Law & Politics and Jennifer and John Kelly are the Atlanta magazines. Austin focuses proud parents of two sons, Drew, 1996 his practice on financial restructur- age 8, and Ben, age 3. Drew is a Butler and Hazel Struby ing, business bankruptcy, commer- third grader at Stratford this year. Caldwell live in Forsyth, where cial litigation and business transac- Butler practices veterinary medicine Pictured above are Class of 1999 salutatorian, Scott Tift, a lawyer in Nash- tions. He joined the firm in 2001 1992 and Hazel is an artist. They have ville, Tenn.; Justin Pitts ’99, a staffer for Dubose Porter’s gubernatorial cam- after practicing several years with a Paige Pilcher Alford and her two daughters: Blain, a Stratford paign; Jennifer Webster Berkowitz ’99, a K-2 special education teacher in firm in Atlanta. He is a graduate of husband, Ben, live in Macon with kindergartener, and Catharine, who Athens; Lawson Grice ’99, who works at The Grit Restaurant in Athens; and Tulane University and University of their daughter, Anna Kate, who is a will enter Stratford’s new 3-K in Class of 1999 co-valedictorian, Sam Gunn, who has finished his first year of Georgia School of Law. He and wife fifth grader at Stratford. the fall. law school at Duke University.

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Class Notes Carmen Trammell Skaggs ’94: A Literary Opera Lover As a college undergraduate, Carmen Skaggs was alum Marc Corsini ’76 through Elizabeth and Bobby Schorr this group. In 2009 he was live in Savannah, where torn between her love of music and literature. Now, as a college named Young Alumnus of Elizabeth is a graphic designer professor, she embraces both. Carmen grew up in a creative fam- the Year for the Tech Club. with Smack Dab Studios and ily. Her mother was a musician and her father, an English profes- Wife Tori was an electrical Bobby is with the Savannah sor, was passionate about opera. “As soon as I was old enough to engineer but has “retired” to Chamber of Commerce. go to live performances, they took me,” she recalls. “I credit them stay home with their daughter, with teaching me about both books and music.” Ella. They are members of The Dr. Jessica Spradley – photo Cathedral Church of the Advent below – graduated from the Carmen started college pursuing a double major in English Episcopal Church. University of Georgia in May and music at Mercer University, where she studied voice, piano with a Ph.D. in neuroscience. and literature. After deciding she wanted to teach religion in lit- 2000 She holds a bachelor’s degree erature, she earned a master’s degree in theological studies at Duke University. She later Jane Caldwell Koorts pursues in biological science and avian received a doctorate in English from the University of Georgia. her career as a classically biology and a master’s degree trained dancer currently with in poultry science. She has One of her first seminars at UGA was on the works of Henry James and Willa Cather. Rebecca Davis Dance in accepted a postdoctoral position She discovered that opera was a recurring theme in the novels of American authors during Philadelphia. She is married with the University of California the late-1800s and early-1900s. Carmen’s fascination with the topic led to her master’s thesis to Casper Koorts, an engineer at Davis and will be doing and dissertation on the significance of opera in theA merican novels of that period. originally from Cape Town, South research on the mechanisms of Overtones of Opera in American Literature from Whitman to Wharton, Carmen’s just- Africa, whom she met at a and treatments for pain. dance studio in London. released book, was published by LSU Press and is available on Amazon.com. Based on her college research, she describes the work as being “accessible to people, not just literary folks.” Kelley Watson Larsson and Today, Carmen is a Columbus State University assistant professor of English who also husband Jesper live in Atlanta, uses opera in the classroom. She points out it is a hybrid form that is useful in teaching where she is currently working poetry, drama and fiction. “The libretto is a poetic form,” she says. “The production is on a second degree in nursing. drama, and a lot (of operas) are based on works of fiction.” She agrees with her favorite Chase Stribling received author, Willa Cather, who is quoted as saying, “Novelists, opera singers, even doctors have the CFP certification from the in common the unique and marvelous experience of entering into the very skin of an- Certified Financial Planner Board other human being. What can compare with it?” of Standards. Chase lives in Carmen, who also teaches an interdisciplinary comparative arts course, is particularly Macon and works for Morgan gratified when students shed their preconceived notion of opera as the oversized woman Stanley Smith Barney. with the horned helmet belting out an aria. 2001 Outside the classroom, Carmen’s love of music is expressed when she sings in her David and Elizabeth Stewart church choir. She says she also enjoys exposing her sons, four-year-old Nathan and four- McCain are expecting their month-old Logan, to the art form. first child in November. Elizabeth After graduating from the Although she was not named after the French opera by Georges Bizet, Carmen calls it is a third-grade teacher at University of Georgia, Brad Centerville Elementary School in Stevens spent a year teaching “a nice coincidence.” Houston County, and David has eighth-grade algebra at This article originally appeared in the March 2010 issue of her Magazine in Columbus, just opened his own law firm, Stratford. He just finished Ga.,“Women in the Arts” by Borden Black, Photo by Seth Grant, Article Reprinted by Permis- Adams, Childers and McCain. his second year as a medical sion from Publisher. Elizabeth plans to temporarily student at the Medical College leave teaching to stay home of Georgia in Augusta. with the baby. Jenny Carter ’06 Named Soccer All-American Logan White received her Jenny Carter ’06 was named an NCCAA All-American for the 2009 women’s soc- 2002 BFA in photography from the cer season at Covenant College. Jenny is a senior mid-fielder who led the Lady Scots in Robbie and Christie Shurling Rhode Island School of Design points with 14 (4 goals and 6 assists). Included in her 14 points during her final season at Sovie reside in Cumming. and attended the European Covenant were two game-winning goals (against Bryan College on Sept. 30 and Tennessee Christie is a fourth-grade teacher Honors Program in Rome, Italy. at Midway Elementary in Forsyth She has worked as a freelance Wesleyan College on Oct. 7) and three game-winning assists (Maryville College on Sept. 1, County and graduated with photographer in Italy and Campbellsville University on Nov. 21, and Roberts Wesleyan College on Dec. 2). Her assist a masters in early childhood the Czech Republic. She has of teammate Lauren Probst’s goal in the Campbellsville match sent the Lady Scots to the education from Piedmont shown her work at the Spencer NCCAA national tournament, and her assist in the Roberts Wesleyan match boosted them College this past June. Robbie Brownstone Gallery in New York into the semifinals. is an office engineer for Holder City, The Piazza Cenci in Rome Construction. They have been and at galleries in Providence While Jenny was at Stratford, she played on married for four years. and Philadelphia. Logan’s work four region- and state-championship soccer “Divinity Lessons” was recently teams, which were named in NCCAA national 2003 exhibited at Wesleyan College rankings. She also earned recognitions as an All- Lee Caldwell currently in November and December. State player in 2006, and her name can be found volunteers with the eco-tourism Also, in December she was in the Stratford record books on the top 10 list department of the Sarapiqui hired by Urban Outfitters to Conservation Learning Center photograph an upcoming for: Most Career Goals (38), Most Assists in One in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, catalog at a photo shoot in Game (5), Most Assists in One Season (18), Most Costa Rica. Miami, Fla. v enant C o ll ege P hoto Career Assists (35) and Most Career Points (111). C o

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Class Notes

2004 In March, Elizabeth Fortson 2005 This summer, he was in Rimini, Italy, Marianna Faircloth attends Brown Emeka Ekeledo is in his second performed along with Stratford Luke Caldwell has been teaching working as a beach manager. University and is music director for year of law school at Wake Forest senior Skip Lazenby in the Griffin English as a Second Language at Hua- station WBRU in Boston. She plans School of Law in Winston-Salem, Choral Arts presentation of zhong Normal University in Wuhan, McKenzie Stevens graduated to attend law school and specialize N.C. He enjoys designing web “The Armed Man: A Mass China. He suffered a brain hemor- from Furman University in May 2009 in entertainment litigation. pages in his spare time. for Peace.” rhage as a result of an AVM (arterial and works for Erwin-Penland Inc., an venous malformation) and is back at advertising firm in Greenville, S.C. Jencie McDavid was one of three Kelly Faircloth has worked for Clint Sovie graduated from the home recovering. He plans to return speech pathology students in the INK magazine since her graduation Naval Academy in December. to China and his teaching next spring. 2006 nation selected to attend the Massa- from Harvard. Through INK’s editor, He was co-captain for the Navy Adanma Ekeledo graduated in chusetts General Hospital Institute of Kelly met movie producer Amy football team and was recognized Stephen Peterson is a fourth-year May with a B.S. in biology from Health Professions in Boston. She re- Robinson, who recently hired Kelly by President Barack Obama when student in the school of architecture Harvard University. She continues a ceived a $30,000 grant for a two-year to be her personal assistant on an Navy received the Commander at Southern Polytechnic State weekly jazz radio show for Harvard graduate program in speech-language upcoming Meryl Streep movie and in Chief’s Trophy after defeating University. There are only some 30 from 9-11 a.m. on Thursdays for pathology beginning in September. is involving Kelly in future script Army in the 110th Army vs. students remaining out of the 250 WHRP in Cambridge, Mass., and Jencie also graduated this year from development projects. Navy meeting. students that started in his class. plays the guitar and writes music. the University of Georgia.

Dr. George McCommon ’83 Honored by UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. George W. McCommon ’83, associate and one of Georgia’s leading veterinarians in Medicine, the veterinary profession and his professor of veterinary science at Fort Valley the field of public health. As the city veterinar- community,” said a nominator for this award. State University, was honored by the University ian for Macon, he advises city and county of- For nearly 20 years, George has also been an of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine as ficials, law enforcement agencies and the public integral community leader in Middle Georgia. its Distinguished Alumnus of 2010 during a health department on all aspects of animal care He has served and chaired the boards of lo- luncheon on March 27, 2010, in Athens. The and public health; he also provides veterinary cal organizations, such as the Museum of Arts award was based on his care to all members of the and Sciences, Goodwill Industries of Central contributions and service police department’s K-9 Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area, to the community, state unit. He has served as a Historic Macon Foundation, Central Georgia and nation through nu- veterinary adviser to the C.A.R.E.S., Heartbeats and Hoofbeats Foun- merous initiatives and or- North Central Georgia dation/The Healing Center Foundation, and ganizations. Public Health Depart- Anderson-Barnes Nurturing Center. Most “We’re very excited, ment, which oversees pub- recently, he became a founding member of a very pleased. You know, lic health for 13 counties. Central Georgia C.A.R.E.S. committee to pro- it’s really quite an honor For nearly a decade he mote animal welfare in the Central Georgia to be recognized not only has served as an associate area and a member of the sub-group SNIP- by your peers, but by your professor at Fort Valley PERS which promotes spaying/neutering in alma mater, and to be State University, where the Central Georgia area. nominated by the faculty at he teaches undergradu- George is also a Major in the Medical Ser- the University of Georgia’s ate classes on preventative vice Corps for the U.S. Army Georgia National College of Veterinary medicine, animal care and Guard. He began his National Guard service in Medicine. We’re just very all aspects of the veteri- 1994 and currently is the Preventive Medicine pleased with the whole nary profession. He is the Officer for the Medical Command of the State event,” George said. university’s veterinarian of Georgia. He oversees all aspects of preven- George says that he has and is the veterinarian for tive medicine and public safety and is routinely wanted to be a veterinarian Do w n s P hotography Wingate the Animal Care and Use involved at the highest levels in matters such as since he was young. “This is what I’ve wanted Committee. He serves by appointment on both pandemic diseases and natural disasters that to do. I particularly like spending a lot of time the state’s Companion Animal Advisory Board might affect Georgia as well as the rest of the with horses as well as dogs and cats and other and the Department of Agriculture Homeland U.S. and other countries. George and wife Disa animals. I enjoy the combination of art and sci- Security and Food Safety Board. He is also an have one son William, who is a sophomore ence in veterinary medicine and the interaction International Equestrian Federation Event Vet- studying architecture at Georgia Tech. with animals and people. It’s a unique personal erinarian, director of the State Animal Facility George said embracing people can go a long experience when you spend time with people for Emergencies, and serves in the Army Na- way in helping one become successful as a vet- and their pets and animals. You see a different tional Guard as a Senior Preventive Medicine erinarian. “Some people are easier to deal with side of them at their most intimate moments Officer with the rank of Major. than others, but learning that there are a lot of sometimes,” he said. “Dr. McCommon’s devotion to the veteri- different people out there and everyone has George has served as veterinarian to some nary profession, his community and his nation good and positive things about them. You have of our state’s premiere equine athletes, but he is make him an outstanding representative of the to respect the dignity of every person and the also a mixed-animal veterinarian, an educator University of Georgia College of Veterinary dignity of every animal.”

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Class Notes Russell Henley ’07 Has Year that ‘Dreams Are Made Of’ To say Russell Henley has Jennifer Spradley – photo 2009 below – graduated from Shorter Merry Hunter Hipp attends had a “dream” year would be a College in May with a bachelor Georgia Tech and is involved massive understatement. He won of fine arts degree in theatre. with her sorority, Alpha Delta the Georgia Amateur Champion- During her college years, she Pi, campus ministry small ship for the second year in a row, has worked professionally groups and was just selected multiple collegiate tournament doing summer stock theatre as an Outstanding Public Policy at Stephen Foster Productions Student with a feature on the championships, was chosen in Bardstown, Ky. She will be school’s website. She was as the SEC Golfer-of-the-Year, working as an event specialist also chosen as the sophomore was named to the All-SEC first for Advantage Sales and speaker for New Student team, and was “low-medalist” Marketing. Convocation for fall 2010. in both the SEC and NCAA re- gional tournaments. Henley was Molly Jones is studying Early Childhood Education at most recently named to the 2010 Kennesaw State University. She NCAA All-American first team. is a member of Phi Mu Sorority. The Stratford alumnus and UGA golfer also finished the 2009-2010 William McCommon is a season as the No. 1-ranked col- busy Georgia Tech student in the school of architecture. lege golfer in the country, based Weekends are spent pouring on the Golfweek/Sagarin points countless hours into work in the system which is considered the studio. He has joined the Special gold measuring standard. Henley Events Committee that brings was also the recipient of the 2010 speakers, comedians, etc., to tic s P hoto the school, and he has also Fred Haskins Award, presented the l been instrumental in starting a each year to the nation’s most 2007 juggling club. outstanding collegiate golfer by U GA A Mary Parker Davis is a junior the Country Club of Columbus, and a finalist for the Ben HoganA ward also given to the at the University of Georgia. She Former Faculty nation’s top collegiate golfer. Recently, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews is a food and nutrition science In March, Richard Reid was ranked Henley as one of the top five amateur golfers in the world. major specializing in dietetics. honored at Tattnall Square She enjoys her sorority, Kappa Academy, when the school’s The 21-year-old golfer has just completed his junior year at the University of Georgia Kappa Gamma, the Dietetics gymnasium floor was named and recently experienced the biggest and most exciting challenge of his young career — Association and being a for the longtime head basketball playing in the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Course. With a two-day total of five- Hoops Girl for the UGA men’s coach. Reid coached at Stratford over-par, Henley became one of only two amateurs to make the cut at the tournament. On basketball team. for 11 years from 1964-1975. Friday, Henley’s “chip in” for birdie on the on the par-five 14th hole, which is notorious for 2008 challenging even the most seasoned of golfers, was shown on live television. Henley finished Brian Cole won the Idaho State In Memoriam the tournament with an incredible eight-over-par, which positioned him in a tie for low- University debate tournament. amateur honors with Scott Langley, and tied for 16th place overall for the tournament. He and his partner went 5-1 Alumni Bobby Bishop ’76 “If I never play another round of golf, then this is enough,” Henley told the media. and then knocked off their “This was just the most amazing experience.” quarterfinals, semi-finals and Jan Bridges ’89 finals opponents on successive Sewell Elliott ’67 After the U.S. Open, Henley immediately flew to NorthernI reland to play for the U.S. 3-0 decisions. Brian was also Steve Garrett ’73 collegiate team in the Palmer Cup golf tournament before returning for his final season named a Top 10 Speaker. Jeanne Jones Holliday ’72 as a Bulldog. Former Faculty/Staff Ngozi Ekeledo completed her Reba Lanier Brian Gunter ’79 Awarded Army Bronze Star second year at Northwestern Marjorie Lovein On Feb. 23, 2010, Brian Gunter ’79 received the U.S. Army’s prestigious recogni- University majoring in journalism Remelle Young with a minor in marketing. She tion of the Bronze Star Medal for his service and courage contributing to the success of has made a few appearances on Former Trustees Operation Enduring Freedom. Brian is the Chief Warrant Officer Three for the 48th In- the ‘Sports Show’ of the college Earl Farriba fantry Brigade Combat Team serving at Camp Phoenix in Afghanistan. The Bronze Star newscast and interviewed Judge Wilbur Owens Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving players from various teams. Dr. Bill Shirley, Sr. She did a brief internship with in any capacity in or with the Army of the United Macon’s WMAZ last summer. States, distinguishes himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force. Brian is the first Stratford alumnus to receive this honor, and sent his alma mater a U.S. flag flown at Camp Phoenix as a recognition of his award.

2010 Stratford Magazine 27 alumni news Li’l E gles 1 – Susanna (age 11) with sister Estelle “Ellie” Stevens Adams (born on Sept. 2, 7 – Lily Kate Wilkins (born Jan. 25, 2010) and William Bishop Wilkins Jr. (born Dec. 2009) to Dennis and Sara Cartwright Adams ’98 of Macon 31, 2008) to William ’95 and Molly McWilliams Wilkins ’01 of Macon 2 – Oliver Patrick Daly (born Sept. 5, 2009) to Matt and Caroline Plowden Daly ’92 8 – Amos Mann (born Feb. 2, 2010) Kevin ‘95 and Mandy Mann of Nashville, Tenn. of Ann Arbor, Mich. 9 – Ella Katherine Stewart (born Oct. 21, 2009) to Walker ’99 and Tori Stewart of 3 – Laura (age 3) and James Newton Wilson (born Nov. 16, 2009) to Jim and Candi Birmingham, Ala. Newton Wilson ’93 of Macon 10 – Carmen Rose Mann (born Nov. 16, 2009) to Christiana and Kyle Mann ’98 of 4 – Tanner Mason Herring (born March 10, 2010) to Chase and Sandy Little-Herring Santa Ana, Calif. ’89 of Macon 11 – Don Riley Chandler III (born March 8, 2010) to Don and Julie Williams 5 – Kathryn Simmons Dupuy (born Jan. 10, 2010) to Benjamin and Ginny Sweet Chandler ’92 of Macon Simmons Dupuy ’95 of Washington, D.C. 12 – Henry Shaw Stover (born March 11, 2010) to John and Bess Leverett Stover 6 – John David “Jack” Eubanks, Jr. (born March 3, 2010) to John ’02 and Katherine ’94 of Griffin McGoldrick Eubanks ’02 of Macon

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28 Stratford Magazine 2010 alumni news Weddings 1 – Roxana Dehnad ’92 married Dr. John Mark Tatman on March 28, 2009, at 5 – Laramee Dinkins married Matthew Nicholson ’03 on May 15, 2010, at First Mulberry Street United Methodist Church in Macon. Wedding attendants were Shannon Baptist Church in Cairo. They currently reside in Valdosta. Benson Cullens ’91, Betsy Rivers ’92, Ryan Dehnad ’94 and Dr. Marc Kalish ’88. The 6 – Tiffany Taylor ’95 married Edward B. Smith on Sept. 26, 2009, at the Piedmont couple currently resides in Atlanta. Driving Club in Atlanta. They currently reside in Atlanta. 2 – Laura Emily Kellum ’01 married Andrew John Rhicard on May 16, 2009, in 7 – Anne Prather married Hays McQueen ’02 on June 5, 2010, at The Church of the Good the Founders Memorial Garden on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. They Shepherd in Augusta. They currently reside in Macon. (Courtesy of Joe Willis Photography) currently reside in Athens. Maids of honor were Nancy Caroline Kellum ’06 and Rebecca 8 – Parrish Smotherman married Andrew William Jenkins ’01 on May 29, 2010, at Lee Kellum ’04. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Macon. They currently reside in Macon. 3 – Liz Thomas ’02 and Jody DellaDonna were married on March 5, 2010, in Punta Cana, 9 – Sonya Jones married Jason Walker ’93 on Aug. 22, 2009, at Lake Oconee. They Dominican Republic. They currently reside in Macon. (Courtesy of Lee McDavid Photography) currently reside in Ocala, Fla. Also pictured are Mother of the Groom Marilyn Walker 4 – Elizabeth Solomon ’03 married Bobby Schorr ’03 on Oct. 10, 2009, at Christ (Stratford Registrar), Wade Williamson ’92, Brian Clements ’92 and Scott Bailey ’93. Episcopal Church in Macon. Classmates Catherine Buxton, Summer Sterling Liipfert, Brooke 10 – Tiffiny Davis marriedCharles Olson ’03 on April 17, 2010, at Sea Island. They Evans and George Myers served as wedding attendants. They currently reside in Savannah. currently reside in Macon.

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We w i l l r e m e m b e r ... Reba Lanier For 27 years Reba Lanier was the face visitors saw before they met with Stratford’s headmaster. She was hired as a school secretary in 1966 and retired in 1991. Known for her al- ways smiling face and cheerful disposition, Mrs. Lanier teased that the students she knew best were the ones who were really good or really bad because they were the ones who spent the most time in the headmaster’s office. She had a genuine interest in everyone from faculty and staff members and their families to the students and parents. “She took me under her wing when I first began my career at Stratford,” remembersM arsha Creter, Assistant to the Head of School. “It is an honor that I hold the position she held for so many years.” She never missed the opportunity visit with former co-workers and attended the Retired Faculty Valentine’s Luncheon every year. Mrs. Lanier passed away on May 21, 2010, at the age of 86.

Marjorie Lovein Students knew Marjorie Lovein as a challenging teacher, but she was respected for the self-discipline she taught and the love of learning and science she instilled in her students. Beginning in 1967, Mrs. Lovein taught science for the next 12 years to Stratford Middle and Upper School students and formed the school’s first Ecology Club — an orga- nization which is still going strong today. “Mrs. Lovein was one of the toughest teachers I had while at Stratford, but I loved her to death,” remembers Jan Jones Marsh ’73 of Atmore, Ala. “Although she made you work hard, I respected her and learned a great deal from her in ninth-grade science class.” Family, friends and former students recall that she was a master gardener and ahead of time in her efforts to recycle and reuse. Mrs. Lovein passed away on May 20, 2010, at the age of 94.

Remelle Young Fourth graders at Stratford during the 1970s knew Remelle Young for her compas- sion and kindness toward students. She was a twenty-year veteran of teaching and had a gift for helping students through difficult transitions. Katherine Ann Drake Webster ’85 of Boulder, Colo., fondly remembers Mrs. Young as one of her favorite teachers at Stratford. When she discovered that young Katherine Ann was having difficulty reading the chalkboard and per- haps needed glasses, she handled the situation without embarrassing her. “She was gentle and compassionate and always made me feel special,” recalls Katherine Ann. “I still remember that kindness even today.” Mrs. Young passed away on Nov. 30, 2009, at the age of 90.

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Preschool News

Million Minute Read Week Petals and the Princess Governor Sonny Perdue declared the Visit the Preschool week of Feb. 21-27 the Junior Leagues of On March 23, two special guests gave Georgia Million Minute Read Week. The Stratford Preschoolers the “royal” treat- Million Minute Read is a partnership with ment. Cherry Blossom Princess and Strat- the 12 Leagues in Georgia and the Bright ford senior, Allison Walthall, and Cherry from the Start organization which oversees Blossom mascot, Petals the Pink Poodle, the Georgia Pre-K program. The Junior greeted Stratford’s youngest learners to tell Leagues of Georgia committed to reading them about Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festi- 1,000,000 minutes to Georgia’s children to val. Students also were treated to delicious promote literacy and the love of reading. Ju- pink ice cream from Chick-Fil-A. nior League of Macon members read to Pre- school classes at Stratford throughout the Preschool Pow Wow: week as a part of the Million Minute Read. An Annual Favorite Preschool Indians and Kindergarten Pil- grims filled the stage in the Henry Tift Au- Stratford Students Send ditorium on Nov. 20 at the annual Preschool Holiday Greetings Overseas Pow Wow. It has become a treatured tradi- Preschool and Lower School students cre- tion for the Preschool to host parents, grand- ated more than 300 holiday greeting cards for parents, and friends for this special event. the American Red Cross’s Holiday Mail for Shanon Gross, Preschool music teacher, di- Heroes Campaign. Nationally, the ARC and rected the program with assistance of all the Pitney-Bowes sent one million cards to ser- Preschool teachers. Upper School Fine Arts vicemen and women overseas. The story was Instructor Toni Stallworth accompanied and covered on WMGT 41 and Fox 24 on Dec. 4. the program was narrated by Registrar Mari- This is the second year that Stratford students lyn Walker. have participated in this campaign.

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Lower School News

Fifth-Grade Students the idea on their own to have a lemonade Publish Books stand to honor tennis coach Jaime Kaplan Fifth-grade language arts teacher, Wen- and her fight against leukemia. dy Woodcock, worked with each of her three classes to publish their own books Stratford Lower School in the spring. lower School librarian Kaye Students “Light Up” the Stage Wansley hosted a “book signing” in the Ol- For the annual Holiday Program, Lower son Library in March to honor the talented School students presented “Stratford’s young authors for their work. Seasons of Light” directed by music teacher Shanon Gross on Dec. 18. The children Students Raise $$ to Support shared songs about the various holidays Leukemia Awareness celebrated by Stratford students, but also in first person to relay details about the life In May, four Stratford students sold lem- focused on the school’s 50th birthday. The of the person. onade and sugar cookies to raise money and theme of light, which is common among awareness for a disease that has affected a all holidays, was woven throughout the Mayor Reichert Visits Stratford special member of the Stratford family. First program in various songs and venues. The to Celebrate A Special Birthday grader Caroline Sutherland, second grader Middle School Chorus, under the direction March 2 marks the birthday of one of Josie Lamb and third graders Maimee Hen- of Toni Stallworth, joined the fourth and the most beloved children’s authors — The- derson and Emory Sutherland came up with fifth grade students for the finale, “When odor Seuss Geisel, or Dr. Seuss. At Stratford, the Lights All Shine.” Preschool and Lower School students cel- ebrated Dr. Seuss’s 97th birthday in many Fourth-Grade Students ways. First-grade students listened as Ma- Author Biographies con’s mayor and Stratford alumnus Rob- In the spring, fourth-grade students re- ert Reichert ’66 read two Dr. Seuss books. searched and presented biographies of a no- Mayor Reichert read the classic books in table figure to their classmates.A fter reading the voices of the characters and spoke to the books about their chosen person and com- students about using their imaginations like pleting a book report and timeline, the stu- the character in And To Think That I Saw It dents dressed as their character and spoke On Mulberry Street.

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Lower School News

sons and Blake Chris- tianson made a trip to the Atlanta Airport. The purpose of the trip was to visit the U.S.O. and help feed U.S. servicemen and women traveling to and from their posts overseas. Students dis- tributed care packages Fifth Grade Council Members to the soldiers before Spearhead Volunteer Efforts taking part in the daily After attending a leadership training ses- moving of the troops sion last summer, the 2009-2010 Stratford from the U.S.O. lounge Fifth Grade Council hit the ground running. through the rotunda, where they were met by and fifth-grade band instructor Laura They planned and sponsored a school-wide thunderous applause of airport passengers. Voss. the program was led by Master of coat drive to benefit Macon Outreach in the Ceremonies Andy Lawson. Students at each fall. Students organized the drive, set up col- Grandparents’ and Special grade level sang songs while accompanied by lection bins, advertised to the student body, Friends’ Day 2010 a live orchestra. The program concluded with and delivered the coats with the assistance of Each year, Lower and Preschool students a special finale of “WeA re The World” which sponsor Bill Reynolds, Lower School Princi- anticipate an event months in the making — featured the talents of April Dorsey Crawley pal Redonda Mann, and Director of Coun- Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day. On ’97, Tracey Bloodworth Garner ’90, Eric Hef- seling Tina Wootan. In February, the Fifth March 26, students performed to an audi- ner ’83, Baxter James ’98, Kevin Mann ’95, Grade Council visited Macon Outreach again ence of more than 1,000 family and friends. Tom McAfee ’86, Robin Lee Parker ’83 and to volunteer their time to feed approximately The musical tribute, celebrating Stratford Karen Jarrard Snow ’81. Prior to the perfor- 110 people. In April, the Fifth-Grade Coun- through the years, was coordinated by music mance, guests viewed a display of students’ cil along with two members of the Middle director Shanon Gross with assistance from artwork, and following the program they School Council, as well as, seniors Pierce Per- fifth-grade music instructor Ashley Childers visited with students in their classrooms.

2010 Lower School Awards Fine Arts Award ...... Meredith Fuchs, Carly Wanna Given annually, the award recognizes fifth-grade students who have shown an exceptional Virginia Parker Buzzell Memorial Scholarship ...... Uswa Khan interest in and excelled in fine arts by participating in art and music classes, band, or the Given annually to a second-grade student by the family and friends of Parker Buzzell, the spring drama production. award recognizes a child who exemplifies Parker’s qualities of being a diligent student with a kind and curious nature. Georgia Math League Awards fourth 1st Place . . .Nischal Bandi, Tripp Vaughn Howard Ingley Award ...... Josie Coleman Grade 2nd Place . . .Amy Kathryn Heard Given annually to a third-grade student who has an interest in fine arts, the award honors 3rd Place . . .Mark Barrow, Amelia Foulkes, Sarah Morrow, Manasa Vemuri former music teacher and Lower School Principal Howard Ingley. fifth 1st Place . . .Carly Wanna Lois Irby Award ...... Tejas Athni, Sydnie Rouleau Grade 2nd Place . . .Justin Griffin Given annually to two fourth-grade students who excel academically, the award was 3rd Place . . .Sarah Kate Sellers, Judson Williams endowed from an anonymous friend to honor Mrs. Lois Irby, longtime and greatly loved 4th Place . . .Robert Stone first-grade teacher at Stratford. Fourth Grade Invention Awards Elaine P. Massey Award ...... Riley Grossnickle Jack Kelly, Preston Kennedy, Sydnie Rouleau, Carson Green, Tejas Athni Given annually in honor of Elaine Massey, who was a member of Stratford’s founding faculty in 1960, the award goes each year to an outstanding fifth grader who has been Fifth Grade Science Fair Awards at Stratford since the first grade. Massey was named the school’s first Lower School 1st Place . . . Safi Rahman Principal in 1977 and served in that capacity until her retirement. 2nd Place . . . Finn Anderson 3rd Place . . . Meredith Fuchs

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Middle School News

New Members Inducted into Junior Beta Club Sixty-two Middle School students were inducted into the 2009-2010 Junior Beta Club at a breakfast sponsored by Strat- ford. Students qualified for membership by achieving an all “A” year-end average in ev- ery subject last year. Parents and students acknowledged the new members’ official induction with applause as each student received a Beta Club certificate, pin and decal. Stratford’s Middle School principal, Andrew Myler, spoke about the qualities of character and perseverance that students Eighth Grader Has Great must possess to remain in Beta, followed by Success At State Spelling Bee the distribution of certificates by club spon- Eighth grader Hemanth Sanjeev sors and Middle School teachers, Jennifer School in Macon to play in their first chess represented Stratford in the private school Sweat and Tommy Fletcher. tournament. The students played well spelling competition held at Tattnall Square and went to the finals, which were held at Academy in February. Sanjeev made it Chess Champions Stratford on May 5. In a tough battle, sixth to the “Final Four” — battling students On April 23, eight sixth-grade Chess Club grader Eric Hua emerged victorious over his from Marist, Woodward Academy and members traveled to St. Joseph’s Catholic classmate Sachin Khurana. Lakeview Academy. He came in second

New members of the Junior Beta Club

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Middle School News place and earned a berth to the final state competition. On March 19, in this final level of competition before Nationals, Sanjeev was one of only 20 spellers from public and private schools to compete, and was actually one of only two private school spellers eligible to participate. Sanjeev lasted 14 rounds in this oral spelling bee before being eliminated. Hemanth was coached by Andy Lawson. Sixth grader Ally Parker was also recognized at Middle School Honors Day with Sanjeev for being selected to train for the spelling competition as well.

Students Excel at Regional Math Counts Competition The Stratford Middle School Math Ea- gles traveled to Macon State College on Feb. 19 for the Regional Math Counts compe- tition. Middle School team members were Alex Christianson, Stacey Dorogy, Jimmy Hernandez, Layne Johnson, Nathan Lis- cher, Vijay Pillai, Margaret Ann Rowe, and Morgan Sowell. Stratford finished in fifth place, while indi- vidually, Alex Chris- tianson placed 18th and Morgan Sowell placed sixth. Morgan qualified for the state competition which was held at Georgia Tech in March.

Spirit Week 2010 The Middle School celebrated Spirit Students Finish Top in the Week the week of Feb. 1-5 in preparation State on National French Exam for the Boys’ and Girls’ C-Team Basketball Nine students had top-10 rankings on Tournaments. Students and teachers partic- the National French Exam, and 23 finished ipated in themed “dress-up” days and spirit with top-20 rankings. State rankings were: activities. This year’s dress-up days were Ex- 1st – Mary Carolyn Hulgan; 2nd – Hamilton treme Spirit Day, Camo/Pajama Day, Char- Hirsh; 5th – Taylor Mathis; 6th – Sean Gross- acter Day, Decade Day, and “Rocker” Day. nickle and Tolu Sogade; 8th – Dori Kacsoh The week kicked off with a spirited Middle and Clayton Montgomery; 10th – Morgan School Pep Rally complete with a student/ Herman and Asfar Rehan. Seventh grader faculty basketball match-up. Students also Hulgan scored a 6th place ranking in the na- decorated their homeroom doors and halls tion on her level test, and eighth grader Ma- to show their school spirit. this ranked 8th nationally on her level exam.

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Middle School News

2009-2010 Middle School Council Elected In October, Stratford Middle School students elected their Middle School Council to help plan activities for the 2009-2010 school year. The following students served in leadership positions: president – Montgomery Jones; vice president – Abigail Pierce; secretary – Katherine Harris; treasurer – Eric Hua; sixth grade representatives – Riley Anderson, Miles Anderson and Robert Clark; seventh grade representatives – Spencer Williams, Drew Daws and Huntley Cowart; eighth grade representatives – Douglas Bradley, Stacey Dorogy and Kate Thomas. The council helped organize the two annual Middle School dances, coordinated Spirit Week and led philanthropic endeavors for the Middle School throughout the year.

2010 Middle School Honors and Awards

Outstanding Student Awards Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Art ...... Victoria Brown Helen B. Comer Memorial Award ...... Wehbe Lee Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Theatre ...... Ally Raymond Named in memory of Helen B. Comer, a former outstanding Stratford sixth Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Band ...... Laura Mitchell grader, this award recognizes the outstanding sixth-grade student. Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Chorus ...... Tanisha Ghosh, Raine Foulkes Outstanding Seventh-Grade Student ...... Vijay Pillai Seventh Grade Content Awards Charles Kendall Ross Memorial Scholarship ...... Taylor Mathis Outstanding Performance in English ...... Sydney Brewer Given in honor and memory of Charlie Ross, a wonderful, courageous young Outstanding Performance in Algebra ...... Mary Kathryn Hightower man who was Stratford’s top eighth-grade student for the 1986-1987 school Outstanding Performance in Pre-Algebra ...... Mary Kate Brown year, this award annually recognizes the top eighth-grade student. Outstanding Performance in History ...... Chandler Banks Outstanding Performance in Science ...... Mary Carolyn Hulgan Effort Awards Outstanding Performance in Reading ...... Sarin Khurana Sixth Grade ...... Laren Durkee Outstanding Performance in Spanish ...... Lucy Bobbitt Seventh Grade ...... Alexis Adams Outstanding Performance in Latin ...... Robbie Hulsey Eighth Grade ...... Kate Fehr Outstanding Performance in French ...... Dori Kacsoh Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Art ...... Shelby Walker Citizenship Awards Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Band ...... Laurel Ferrari Sixth Grade ...... Felton Hatcher Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Chorus ...... Zoya Qazi Seventh Grade ...... Sean Grossnickle Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Theatre ...... Joshua Wangerin Eighth Grade ...... Will Bowdoin, Claire Kelly Eighth Grade Content Awards Ann Brown Tift Scholarship ...... K.J. Spears Outstanding Performance in English ...... Johnny Cohen Outstanding Performance in Algebra 8 ...... Katie Stone DAR Awards Jackie C. Poole Award for Outstanding Performance in Algebra . . . . . Layne Johnson American History ...... Hamilton Hirsch Outstanding Performance in Physics ...... Morgan Sowell DAR Citizenship Award 6th Grade ...... Ann Thompson Outstanding Performance in Chemistry ...... Holly Hanse DAR Citizenship Award 7th Grade ...... Joseph Slappey Outstanding Performance in History ...... Tyler Evans DAR Citizenship Award 8th Grade ...... Margaret Anne Rowe Outstanding Performance in Civics ...... Katherine Harris Outstanding Performance in Latin ...... Matthew Beringer Sixth Grade Content Awards Outstanding Performance in French ...... Asfar Rehan Outstanding Performance in English ...... Aiza Shabbir Outstanding Performance in Spanish ...... Alexandria Power Outstanding Performance in Math ...... George Lind Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Art ...... Paul Young, Emily Schlottman Outstanding Performance in Pre-Algebra ...... Shishir Bandi Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Theatre ...... Emmy Thornsberry Outstanding Performance in History ...... Michelle Tang Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Band ...... Margaret Anne Rowe Outstanding Performance in Science ...... Colyar McCord Outstanding Performance in Fine Arts-Chorus ...... Madelyn Pyles

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Upper School News

Second Annual Key Club Beta Club Inducts McJeans Day A Great Success New Members The Stratford Key Club sponsored the sec- Twenty-seven students were inducted into ond annual school-wide McJeans Day in the the Beta Club during this year. They were Se- fall. Students could pay $3 to dress in jeans niors Obi Ekeledo, Stuart Firth, Karolina Gar- and school spirit attire. The Key Club raised gala, Karena MacDonald, Ben Shaw; Junior over $3,500, twice the amount of money col- Kyle Webb; Sophomores Hannah Ackermann, lected the previous year, to benefit The Ron- Rohin Aggarwal, Cody Atkinson, Meredith ald McDonald House in Macon. Lynn Hutto Christianson, Emmie Culclasure, Mary Ben- is the sponsor for this community-minded nett Easterlin, Austin Etheridge, Eliza Ferrari, group of students. 2009-2010 Key Club Of- Samy Gabriel, Skylar Graham, Matthew Jukes, ficers were: co-presidents – Courtlyn Smith Emery Longan, Madison Maier, Jay Moss, and Hayes Parker; vice president – Sarah Sarah Nelson, Sam Smith, Lade Sogade, Holly Anne Patton; secretary – Asra Rehan; trea- Stephens, Bert Thompson, Casey Wanna and This spring, the Stratford Varsity Baseball Eagles joined Miracle surer – John White; co-project managers – Kate Welsh. To be eligible for membership in League baseball players on the field for a day of fun and friend- Caroline Harrell and Anna Jones. the Beta Club students must have a cumula- ship. This is the second year the Eagles have been a part of the Miracle League program. tive GPA of at least 3.60 through the first se- mester of their sophomore year, and this GPA emony held at Mercer University were: Caleb must be maintained to retain membership. Ackermann, Cody Atkinson, Allie Becker, Hania Bisat, Kerri Campbell, Blake Christian- Stratford Seniors Honored son, Rachael Godlewski, Caroline Hill, Mack by Phi Beta Kappa Society Hodges, Siraj Qadir and Annie Reeves. Eleven Stratford seniors were honored by the Middle Georgia Phi Beta Kappa Alumni 2009 Adopt-A-Child Association for their outstanding academic Stratford’s Upper School Student Activi- achievements. Students recognized at the cer- ties Board coordinated this long-time tradi-

2009 Homecoming Queen Pierce Persons (above center) with her court. Matthew Waldorf was named the 2009 Homecoming King at the Saturday night soccer game.

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tion for children in foster care to have a “mer- Stratford Inducts New Mu Quiz Bowl Team Finishes rier” Christmas. Each Stratford homeroom Alpha Theta Members Runner-Up in 2010 Tournament was given a special child to shop for during Mu Alpha Theta is a National High School Stratford’s Upper School Quiz Bowl the holiday season. Ten cars and trucks full of and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Team finished in second place at the Macon gifts caravanned to deliver the gifts to DFACS Society with more than 75,000 student mem- State Academic Quiz Bowl Tournament in and Elam Alexander during the week of bers in more than 1,500 schools. Students February. The team members were: Rohin Christmas. The Adopt-A-Child program has participating in the already-active Math Team, Aggarwal, Connor Bashinski (co-captain), been a Stratford tradition since 1982. who have at least a 3.0 GPA and have taken at Josh Cohen, Katie Elliott, Doug Evans (co- least four semesters captain), John Ryan Fehr, Ben Ford, Keli of college preparatory Grubb, Andrew Jones, Arhum Qazi, Sam mathematics, may join. Smith, and Bert Thompson. Coaches were In March, Stratford in- Carol Lanier and Manning Weir. The 2009 ducted its first class of champion of the tournament, Stratford has Mu Alpha Theta mem- won 12 times in the last 14 years. bers. Stratford’s Mu Alpha Theta chapter Palfrey Has Words of Wisdom received their charter for Students and Parents in December 2009, and On Feb. 9, Harvard University profes- Upper School math sor and author John Palfrey addressed the teachers Theresa Fer- Stratford parent community and student rari and Bobby Stecher body. Mr. Palfrey discussed the wonder- Senior John Byron Strauss signed a letter of intent to play football at Birmingham Southern College. are advising. ful opportunities available for children in

Stratford Scholarships

Andy Anderson Memorial Scholarship Virginia Parker Buzzell Memorial Scholarship Austin Simmons Uswa Khan Halstead Tindal “Andy” Anderson II was an outstanding athlete and student leader in the Stratford Virginia Parker Buzzell was a bright and shining Stratford student in the 1980s. Fellow students and Class of 1984. As president of his senior class and a significant presence on the 1983 state championship teachers knew Parker for her intellectual curiosity and the genuine kindness she showed to every- football team, Andy was a prominent figure on campus during his high school years. After attending the one. Wise beyond her years, Parker’s brave and courageous spirit brought joy to her family and friends. The University of Georgia and graduating from Mercer University, he became a successful businessman and Virginia Parker Buzzell Memorial Scholarship goes annually to a second grader who exemplifies the quali- active community volunteer in Macon. After his death in 2003, family, friends, classmates and business ties of the wonderful Parker Buzzell. Parker’s family and friends provide the scholarship through the Parker associates endowed a full scholarship in his name. Each year the scholarship goes to an Upper School Buzzell Foundation. student or students who have demonstrated leadership and athleticism as members of the football team and personal qualities of integrity, character, and school spirit. Otis Walton Gunn Memorial Scholarship Morgan Long William M. Brake Memorial Scholarship The Otis Walton Gunn Memorial Scholarship is given by the family of Otis Walton Gunn. Mr. Gunn Brian Beringer graduated from Stratford in 1968 and is remembered for his passion for life and the energy he brought William M. Brake was already a legend in Macon when he came to Stratford in the late years of a long to all of his interests and activities. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has excelled at Strat- career as school administrator and teacher of mathematics before teaching geometry at Stratford from ford, exhibited leadership ability, and contributed to several areas of school life: academic, athletic and 1973 to 1986. His blunt manner and rumpled style could not disguise his affection and concern for the extracurricular. young people in his care. Students smiled at his eccentric ways and high-pitched voice, but they admired him extravagantly and learned enthusiastically under his leadership. This scholarship goes each year to a Thomas Whitley Harper Memorial Scholarship rising senior who has demonstrated by exceptional mathematical ability, intellectual curiosity, and supe- Joshua Cohen rior achievement, a commitment to meeting the challenges and complexities of higher mathematics. Thomas Whitley Harper ’66 was an outstanding student, leader, and athlete whose positive energy, diverse abilities, and exemplary character contributed significantly to the early establishment of Stratford Arthur and Jane Brook Scholarship as a strong college-preparatory school in the state of Georgia. Outgoing and affable, Tommy counted Ruhi Rahman all students and teachers his friends, even as he cut a forbidding figure on the basketball court and golf Jane and Arthur Brook educated their five children at Stratford. With five children as graduates of course. He went from Stratford to the University of Georgia for undergraduate study and to the University Stratford, they invested much of their lives and family time at the school for more than two decades. of Virginia School of Medicine, where he led his class academically. He died in his late 20s before he could Following the graduation of their youngest son Freeman in 1987, they began a plan to provide a scholar- complete his training in orthopedic surgery. Each year, in his honor, the school awards this scholarship ship for future Stratford students. The scholarship is given in honor of the five Brook children, Steve ’72, to a rising senior whose exceptional intellect, leadership and character set an inspiring standard for the Debra ’74, Dean ’77, Laurie ’80 and Freeman ’87. Following graduation from Stratford, four of the five members of the Stratford community. Brook children graduated from Furman University. Thus the Brook family has chosen to honor and link their children’s experience with a university well known and loved by the family. This scholarship is awarded to Joel Plant Hatcher Memorial Scholarship a rising senior who is a Furman Scholar. Ben Bowdoin, Anna Mae Kersey Joel Plant Hatcher ’84 brought joy to the members of his school community with his love of life, bright smile, and warm personality. A capable student, good citizen, and engaging performer in dance and theater,

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Upper School News technology but stated that these oppor- ander Elementary with tunities should be balanced with address- their annual joint Field ing digital safety concerns and time spent Day. Stratford Foreign with electronic devices. The challenge for Language Department parents and teachers is to provide young Head Tracy Rucker was people the skills and tools they need to use the coordinator for this the digital environment in productive and event which was the positive ways. culmination of a year of working together. Elam Alexander Field Day Stratford students and For the eighth year, Stratford celebrated coaches ran the field its continued partnership with Elam Alex- events and SIP volun- teers provided lunches for the Elam Alexander- students and teachers. Senior Stephen Harris signed a letter of intent to play golf at Oglethorpe College. Global and Community Awareness Club Welcomes and Community Awareness Club members Guest Speaker on cultural diversity. Students performed dif- In May, Brenda Sutton, director of Alterna- ferent awareness activities to help them under- tive Dispute Resolution for Houston and Ma- stand that diversity can encompass anything con Judicial Circuits, spoke to Stratford Global regarding race, religion, ethnicity, gender, etc.

he was the quintessential well-rounded student who thrives in Stratford’s flexible, open educational Charles Kendall Ross Memorial Scholarship environment. Joel’s happy-go-lucky, friendly manner made him a favorite with the faculty and students Taylor Mathis of all ages, and his enthusiastic willingness to try a new dance step or act an unconventional theater The Charles Kendall Ross Memorial Scholarship is given in honor and memory of Charlie Ross (May 20, part inspired his peers to explore their own gifts and talents. After graduating from Stratford, he attended 1973 - Nov. 20, 1987), a wonderful, courageous young man who was Stratford Academy’s top eighth- Auburn University for a year until his death in 1985. Each year this scholarship goes to a worthy Upper grade academic student for the 1986-1987 school year. The scholarship goes annually to the top eighth- School student(s) who, like Joel, has made significant contributions to several areas of school life. grade student and is provided by the family and friends of Charlie Ross. Lois Irby Memorial Scholarship Ann Brown Tift Scholarship Tejas Athni, Sydnie Rouleau Ken Spears, Jr. The Lois Irby Memorial Scholarships were endowed by a gift from an anonymous friend to honor Mrs. Ann Brown Tift wore many hats in her long, rich tenure at Stratford Academy. A Stratford parent, wife of Lois Irby, a longtime and greatly loved first-grade teacher at Stratford Academy. The award goes annually former headmaster Henry Tift, Spanish teacher, English teacher, chair of the English department, sponsor of to two outstanding rising fifth graders. myriad of clubs and organizations, and college counselor, Ann’s gifts to Stratford are innumerable. From the Josephine Barker Lamb Memorial Scholarship time she began working at Stratford in 1977 until she left in 2005, Ann’s skills as an educator, her love of learning, and her desire to see students engage in the world outside Stratford Academy helped shape the Kayla Avant lives of students as well as multiple areas of school life. Her students remember her love for literature and the Josephine Barker Lamb ’64 was a beloved Stratford alumna, who devoted her time and talents to the intellectual energy she inspired in her classroom. The students and parents she counseled through the col- school for many years. Warm and welcoming, she served as Alumni Director from 1984 to 1990. Unoffi- lege admissions process remember her encouragement to “reach for Pluto,” but to “secure a spot on Mars, cially, she lent her considerable organizational skills, personal charm and positive energy to causes across just in case.” The scholarship is given to a student with intellectual curiosity, integrity, and deep engagement the spectrum of school life from the time she entered Stratford as a student until her untimely death. in some particular area of school life or significant contributions in several areas of school life. Ann committed Never too busy to take on a project or too tired to turn a cheerful smile on a visitor, Josephine was a per- herself to encouraging a more diverse environment at Stratford Academy. The Ann Brown Tift scholarship is son of great civility and decency. Each year this scholarship is awarded to a rising senior who is the child established in her honor by friends and family members in pursuit of a more diverse student body. of an alumna or alumnus and who exhibits the qualities Stratford seeks to foster in students: character, integrity, academic achievement and active leadership in several areas of school life. Henry Harding Tift, IV, Memorial Scholarship Doug Evans Tommy Robinson Memorial Band Scholarship Henry Harding Tift IV, headmaster of Stratford Academy for 20 years until his death in 1997, was a man of Keli Grubb personal balance. He enjoyed the exercise of his mind in projects ranging from the study of English literature Tommy Robinson was a delightful and kind young man who exhibited a zest for life and for the Stratford at Yale University to his daily crossword puzzles and Scrabble games. He enjoyed the exercise of his body in Band Program. His friends, teachers and band director knew him for his loyalty to others, enthusiasm for athletics and such outdoor activities as fishing, canoeing and arrowhead-hunting. He enjoyed the exercise of learning and music, and ability to find humor and the positive side of any situation. He expressed exuber- his imagination through an enthusiastic appreciation of the fine arts, especially instrumental music, choral ance for life and school in the band room and in the classroom as he explored his creativity and shared his music, theater and film. Under his leadership, Stratford developed its commitment to institutional balance in upbeat nature and sense of humor with others. Now in its inaugural year, the Tommy Robinson Memorial academics, athletics and the arts. Each year, in recognition of distinguished dedication to that balance, the Band Scholarship will go annually to a rising upper school band student who exemplifies the qualities of school awards the scholarship to a rising senior demonstrating excellence and leadership in the fine arts who Tommy Robinson. The award is given by the family of Tommy Robinson. has made significant contributions to other areas of school life: academics, athletics and activities.

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Upper School News

2010 Upper School Honors and Awards

Citizenship Awards National Merit Special Scholarship Winner ...... Blake Christianson Best Citizens ...... Mack Hodges, Courtlyn Smith The Telegraph Golden Eagle Nominees . . . Allie Becker (Music), Skip Lazenby (Drama), DAR Best Citizen ...... Courtlyn Smith Richard Min (Debate), Courtlyn Smith (Citizenship) DAR American History Award ...... Joshua Cohen Georgia Certificate of Merit ...... Brian Beringer, Joshua Cohen American Legion Citizenship Award ...... John Byron Strauss Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Nominee ...... Mack Hodges Jefferson Scholarship Nominee ...... Mack Hodges Scholarship Awards Morehead-Cain Scholarship Nominee ...... Caleb Ackermann Thomas Whitley Harper Memorial Scholarship ...... Joshua Cohen Furman Scholars ...... Brian Beringer, Chidi Ekeledo, Doug Evans, William M. Brake Memorial Scholarship ...... Brian Beringer Kishan Patel, Ruhi Rahman Josephine Barker Lamb Memorial Scholarship ...... Kayla Avant Wofford Scholars ...... Brian Beringer, Joshua Cohen, Doug Evans Joel Plant Hatcher Memorial Scholarship ...... Anna Mae Kersey, Ben Bowdoin Presbyterian Scholars ...... Brian Beringer, Ben Bowdoin, Joshua Cohen, Arthur and Jane Brook Scholarship ...... Ruhi Rahman Emily Durden, Doug Evans, Anna Mae Kersey, Ruhi Rahman Otis Walton Gunn Memorial Scholarship ...... Morgan Long Harvard Book Award ...... Joshua Cohen Tommy Robinson Memorial Band Scholarship ...... Keli Grubb Jefferson Book Award ...... Emily Durden Andy Anderson Memorial Scholarship ...... Austin Simmons Sewanee Book Award ...... Brian Beringer Henry Harding Tift, IV, Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship ...... Doug Evans Mu Alpha Theta Seniors ...... Hania Bisat, Katie Elliott, Siraj Qadir, Asra Rehan Varsity Debate Awards ...... John Ryan Fehr, Andrew Jones, Richard Min Departmental Awards Joe B. Hill History Award ...... Richard Min Academic Achievement Awards William M. Brake Mathematics Award ...... Caleb Ackermann 9th Grade ...... Bailey Hicks Mary Eva Harper Chemistry Award ...... Doug Evans 10th Grade ...... Rohin Aggarwal Faye R. Holliday English Award ...... Anna Jones 11th Grade ...... Doug Evans Excellence in Spanish ...... Stuart Firth Excellence in French ...... Hania Bisat John William Herin, Jr., Effort Awards Excellence in Latin ...... Joshua Cohen 9th Grade ...... Tommy Lind Excellence in Science ...... Rachael Godlewski 10th Grade ...... Bert Thompson Excellence in Art ...... Karena MacDonald 11th Grade ...... Bo Stroup Excellence in Theatre ...... Katie Elliott 12th Grade ...... Kelly Thomas Excellence in Music ...... Allie Becker Rising Star ...... Ben Shaw Bee Binner Spirit Award ...... Courtlyn Smith Socrates Award ...... Hania Bisat Scholar/Athlete Awards Community Service Awards Band ...... Allie Becker Senior with the Most Hours Earned ...... Hania Bisat Football ...... Osii Mbata Most Service Hours for Year ...... Jackie Lineberger Softball ...... Caroline Avant Seniors with 100+ Hours . . .Tindal Anderson, Hania Bisat, Parker Bolt, Kerri Campbell, Boys’ Soccer ...... Thomas Watson Blake Christianson, Ethan Cole, Katie Elliott, Stuart Firth, Boys’ Cross Country ...... Taylor Atkinson Rachael Godlewski, Caroline Harrell, Mack Hodges, Hope Hutchins, Girls’ Cross Country ...... Lexi Seagler Anna Jones, Peterson Jones, Catherine Kehl, Shreeya Khurana, Boys’ Basketball ...... Sims Holmes Lee Lineberger, Karena MacDonald, Whitley McEachern, Girls’ Basketball ...... Catherine Pierson Meredith Nelson, Hayes Parker, Pierce Persons, Annie Reeves, Wrestling ...... Caleb Ackermann Asra Rehan, Lexi Seagler, Ben Shaw, Spencer Simmons, Cheerleading ...... Annie Reeves Courtlyn Smith, Maggie Sowell, Emmy Stroup, Kelly Thomas, Boys’ Swimming ...... Stuart Firth John Treadwell, Allison Walthall Girls’ Swimming ...... Callie Reynolds Boys’ Tennis ...... Blake Christianson Achievement Awards Girls’ Tennis ...... Hania Bisat Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award ...... Lade Sogade Golf ...... Brian Beringer United States Senate Youth Program ...... Mack Hodges Baseball ...... Brandon Wood American Legion Boys’ State ...... Stuart Firth Boys’ Track ...... Mack Hodges American Legion Girls’ State ...... Courtlyn Smith Girls’ Track ...... Kate Welsh Rotary Youth Leadership Award ...... Caroline Hill Girls’ Soccer ...... Jasmine Pratts Governor’s Honors Program Finalist ...... Mary Katherine Kersey (Dance) Dr. John Paul Jones Best Senior Male Athlete ...... John Byron Strauss Governor’s Honors Program Alternates ...... Emily Durden (Social Studies) Best Senior Female Athlete ...... Kendall Cowart Doug Evans (Chemistry) Senior Three-Sport Award ...... Blake Christianson, Stuart Firth, STAR Student ...... Hania Bisat John Byron Strauss, John White STAR Teacher ...... Dr. Frank Katz Morris C. Johnson Scholar-Athlete Award ...... Mack Hodges National Merit Finalist ...... Caleb Ackermann Wendy’s High School Heisman Nominees ...... Hania Bisat, Mack Hodges

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Faculty News

Retired and Former Stratford Lower School Faculty Luncheon Teachers Attend Conference Stratford held its 11th annual Retired Stratford Preschool and Lower School and Former Faculty Valentine’s Luncheon teachers Kathy Larsen, Sara Reeves, Terry in the Smisson Room of the Dr. John Paul Sowell, and Della Young visited Chicago the Jones Field House on Feb. 18. Director of last week in April for the International Read- Alumni Affairs Bubber Adams and Head of ing Conference. The conference featured School Dr. Bob Veto welcomed guests and keynote speaker Queen Rania Al Abduallah thanked the group for their years of service of Jordan who recently published The Sand- to the school. The 24 teachers in attendance wich Swap, a book which focuses on learning were entertained by the talent of the Upper to appreciate other’s differences. Highlights School Chorus under the direction of Toni of the convention included meeting and Stallworth. A wonderful meal was catered by hearing children’s authors Kevin Henkes, FLIK and guests enjoyed viewing Stratford David Adler, Mike Lupica along with several Academy: The Movie during dessert. This others. Some of the hot “reading” topics dis- luncheon continues to be one of our school’s cussed were implementing more non-fiction of service to the school at an annual lun- favorite ways to honor those who have given and poetry into reading instruction as well cheon sponsored by the Board of Trustees so much to Stratford. as identifying key components of boys’ mo- in June: 5-Year Awards – Lynn Hutto, Rene tivational strategies for comprehension. Iglesias, Kenna Jones, Lindsey Stevens, Wen- These teachers will share learnings with col- dy Woodcock and Ethel Zuniga; 10-Year leagues and students in preparation for the Awards – Frank Katz, Janet Pierson, Ginny 2010-2011 school year. Reeves and Ed Smith; 20-Year Awards – John Paul Gaddy, Glenda Haygood, Gena McWil- Faculty Service Recognition liams and Walt Mays; 35-Year Awards – Pat The following Stratford faculty and staff Horne and Jane Williams; 40-Year Award – members were recognized for their years Grady Smith.

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Theatre son provided scene design and the Stage- their passions and to put forth the efforts Stratford Theatrical craft class constructed the sets. The Music needed to attain their goals. Productions ‘Wow’ Audiences Man was the first play performed in the Tift In the fall, the one-act play cast pre- Auditorium when it opened in 1992. Music sented Competition Piece to audiences on Stratford’s spring play, Annie Jr., was pre- Stratford Band Program Excels Nov. 2-3, as well as performing the piece sented on May 7-8 and featured a cast of 70 Stratford’s Band Program continues at region One-Act Play competition. The students in grades four through eight. Audi- to grow and flourish and the 2009-2010 play, directed by Robert Stallworth with ences were delighted with the beautiful sets, school year was no exception. The school sound design by new Stratford student Ben period costumes, and lively choreography. year began with the Spirit of Stratford Shaw, included a cast of 22 actors and 20 Marching Band and Color Guard receiv- technicians. The group placed third in the 2010 Fine Arts Day ing the Sweepstakes Award for earning GISA Region 2-AAA One-Act competition Lower School Fine Arts Superior ratings from each of the judges at Mt. De Sales Academy on Nov. 4. Senior Day, A Great Success at the Hawkinsville Invitational Marching Katie Elliott was selected for an Outstanding In celebration of Stratford’s 50th anni- Band Festival. Next, 10 Stratford students Performance Award at Region competition. versary, Lower School art instructor Gena were chosen to perform with the GISA All- The Stratford Fine Arts Department pre- McWilliams and music instructor Shanon Select Band and Chorus, including Rohin sented its winter musical The Music Man Gross organized a day of activities featuring Aggarwal, Dylan Cole, Katie Elliott, Ben- to large, cheering audiences March 1-3. Stratford alums who are professionals in the jamin Ford, Carrie Ellen Ford, Marshall The cast of 57 was comprised of students area of fine arts. Students learned about mu- Grubb, Merritt Jones, Karena MacDon- in grades six through twelve with guest ap- sic with Jeremy Roberts ’04, dance with Jane ald, Matthew Mitchell, Arhum Qazi, Bert pearances by faculty members Dr. Bob Veto, Caldwell Koorts ’00, drama with J.P. Haynie Thompson and Casey Wanna. Then, three Andrew Myler, Manning Weir, John Baum ’02, art with Wimberley McCook Rader ’82 students were chosen to attend the Univer- and Brian Mascia. The play was directed by and Zumba with instructor Heather Hig- sity of Georgia weekend band clinic for ex- Robert Stallworth, with musical direction by gins, the only non-alumni presenter. Per- ceptional high school musicians. Hannah Toni Stallworth. Head librarian J.J. Fredrick- formers encouraged the children to pursue Ackermann, Rohin Aggarwal and Katie El-

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liott attended the clinic and performed in they recorded a section of the UGA Hodgson Concert Hall. the music that was set to Band students from a 20-county area the animated film Tarzan. anticipate the auditions each year for the In addition, band stu- District Honor Band. Hundreds of musi- dents were chosen to per- cians compete for the opportunity to par- form individually or in ticipate in this band under the direction of small groups at the recent some of the finest conductors in the south- Solo and Ensemble Festi- east. Stratford students Rohin Aggarwal val. Stratford musicians re- and Carrie Ellen Ford were chosen as mem- ceived a total of 39 medals bers of this ensemble and performed in the at this event, which was an Peach County Performing Arts Center this outstanding accomplish- spring. Rohin Aggarwal scored so highly on ment. The year came to a his audition that he sat first-chair euphoni- close with a Spring Concert featuring the Literary um in the prestigious Region Honor Band, Literary Team vocalists and the Symphonic Stratford Literary Team which is comprised of the top musicians in Band followed by the presentation of annual Named Region Champions the southern half of the state. Band Awards. Junior Arhum Qazi was cho- Stratford students performed well in In early April, the band traveled to Or- sen as the recipient of the “Tommy Award,” the GISA 2-AAA Region Literary com- lando for an exciting and educational expe- named for beloved band member Tommy petition bringing home a championship rience at Walt Disney World. The students Robinson, and the “Outstanding Band trophy on March 11. the following stu- participated in a film score workshop, where Member” and “John Phillip Sousa” awards dents advanced to the GISA State competi- they had the opportunity to play several of were given to senior Allie Becker. A “Direc- tion, with a first or second place region fin- the well-known Disney soundtracks. They tor’s Award” was given to senior Ethan Cole ish: Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking, learned about the process of synchronizing for his outstanding service to the overall Andrew Jones, ninth grade; International the score with the action on the screen, and band program. Extemporaneous Speaking, Richard Min, 12th grade; Humorous Oral Interpretation, Johnny Cohen, eighth grade; Argumenta- tive Essay, Emily Durden, 11th grade; Rhe- torical Analysis Essay, Sam Smith, 10th grade; Spelling, Hemanth Sanjeev, eighth grade; Girls Trio, Allie Becker, 12th grade, Casey Wanna and Merritt Jones, 10th grade; Boy’s Solo, Doug Evans, 11th grade; Girl’s Solo, Katie Elliott, 12th grade; and Boys’ Quartet, Skip Lazenby, 12th grade, Doug Evans and Arhum Qazi, 11th grade, and Bert Thompson, 10th grade. The Literary Eagles also performed well at the State competition on March 18 in Valdosta. Individual state champions were senior Richard Min (International Extem- poraneous Speaking) for the fourth consec- utive individual state title and eighth grader Hemanth Sanjeev for Spelling. Second place winners were ninth grader Andrew Jones (Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking) and eighth grader Johnny Cohen (Humorous Oral Interpretation).

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2010-2011 vice to the Booster Club and Stratford athletics at the an- Booster Club Booster Club Officers nual Jeep RaffleP arty held at Idle Hour Country Club. The Stratford Honors Past 18-year-old golf tournament was renamed the Grady Smith President John Peterson Booster Club Leaders Booster Club Golf tournament after the beloved coach, President-Elect and In celebration of Stratford’s 50th anniversary, past Boost- supporter and friend. The honor was a complete surprise Raffle Chair er Club presidents, dating back to the club’s inception as the to Grady and others at the event. Booster Club President Brannon Hicks “100 Club” in 1975, were honored at the annual Jeep Raffle Peter Persons praised Grady for four decades of commit- Treasurer Party. Twenty-six past presidents attended the Raffle Party ment and tireless devotion to Stratford and the Booster Donna Kay McGoldrick as guests of the Booster Club and were recognized by Grady Club. Surrounded by his family, Grady was presented with Secretary Smith for their contributions to Stratford athletics. Smith a framed letter jacket complete with patches and pins rep- Lori Palmer praised these men and women for their commitment to resenting sports he has coached and state and region cham- Athletic Director Stratford over the years and thanked them for helping to pionships won by the school during his tenure. Grady Smith make the Stratford Athletic program what it is today. Concessions Jeep Raffle Continues as a Elizabeth Cleveland Booster Club Honors Athletic Director Favorite Stratford Tradition Team Parents Elizabeth Avant and Long-Time Supporter Grady Smith The ninth annual reverse draw Jeep Raffle was again a After the annual Golf Tournament on March 5, Athletic great success in 2010. Walking away with the grand prize, Membership Robin Parker Director Grady Smith was honored for his 40 years of ser- a 2010 Jeep Wrangler, Spirit Coordinator was new Stratford par- Summer Neel ent Garry Fox. The Jeep Sports’ Programs can now been seen in Karen Smith the Stratford parking Terry Sowell lot as his son, Mike Fox, is now the lucky owner of the vehicle. Thanks to the incredible perseverance of Raffle Chair- man John Peterson, all 400 of the available tickets were sold prior to the event. The Jeep Raffle is one of the Booster Club’s biggest fundraisers of the year, and makes it possible for the organization to continue purchasing equipment and upgrading athletic facilities for the School.

2010-2011 Stratford’s Interested Parents, or SIP, is the SIP Executive SIP School’s parent volunteer organization. Its Board purpose is to enhance each student’s school experience and Chair support the school, faculty and administration through a Gina Sibley variety of planned events. Some of the annual events spon- Chair-Elect Connie Smith sored by SIP are the New Families Ice Cream Social, Open Houses, Spirit of Stratford Fall Festival, Middle School Secretary Betsy Hatcher Dances, Holiday Buffet, Daddies’ and Special Friends’ Treasurer Breakfast, Preschool/Lower School/Middle School Field Mollye Treadway Days, Upper School Spring Fling, Elam Alexander Field Immediate Past Chair Day and Uniform Resale. In addition, committees such as Tamara Banks the Stratford Sunshine and Faculty Sunshine Committees, Administrative Liaison Ticket Depot, Faculty Administration Appreciation, Holi- Marsha Creter day Decorating, and Grade Level Parent Representatives for beginner’s through 12th grade operate to enrich the experience of every member of the Stratford family.

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2009-2010 Advancement The Stratford 2009-2010 is an acknowledgment of the Committee Eric Hefner, Chairman generosity of Stratford Academy trustees, par- Marsh Butler Report of Giving ents, alumni, grandparents, former parents, fac- Ashley Copelan Kathryn Dennis ulty, staff, friends and corporations. These donors gave significantly in the past year to the Loyalty Fund, endowment Mary Ellen Grossnickle fund, planned giving and to our capital programs. It is a reflection of their commitment and belief in Stratford Acad- Sarah Harris Robbo Hatcher emy. It is also a reflection of the wonderful and dedicated volunteers who devote hours of time and energy to support John Holmes the giving programs. This continued support by our family of donors and volunteers is sincerely appreciated. Bob Veto The Loyalty Fund 2009-2010 Loyalty Fund The Loyalty Fund provides for three percent of the annual operating budget. It helps to bridge the gap between tu- Committee ition that our families pay each year and the actual cost of educating our students. Loyalty Fund gifts provide for a vast Parent Chair John Neel array of support — professional development for our teachers, technology acquisitions, curriculum improvements and Alumni Chairs Ramsey Henderson additions, band uniforms, athletic equipment and more. Every single gift is important to the continued success of our Bridges ’98 and Gena Lawrence school. Thank you for giving to the Loyalty Fund and for your part in making Stratford a great school! O’Shaughnessey ’78 For 2009-2010, the “Golden Eagle” level of giving recognizes those supporters who contributed gifts ending in $50 Grandparent and Former Parent Chairs in celebration of Stratford’s 50th anniversary. The “†” symbol denotes these contributors. Virginia and King Solomon Parent Division Chairs Preschool Ashley and John Kelly Heritage Circle Overlook Circle Founders’ Circle Lower School $10,000 and more $5,000 - $9,999 $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Buzzell II Buckhead Uniforms Shop Community Foundation of Central Georgia Dixie and Doug Clark Mr. and Mrs. John S. Neel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. Christopher D. Geeslin Middle School Mr. and Mrs. C. Randall Smith † Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Kroger Bonnie and David The Dorothy V. and N. Logan Lewis Foundation Inc. † Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kelly Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Maddux Mr. Raymond A. Pippin, Jr. Gibson Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. Upper School Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey N. Moss, Sr. Eydie and Bill Bowden † Dr. and Mrs. George S. Stefanis

Gifts to the Benefactors’ Circle 2009-2010 $1,000 - $2,499 Loyalty Fund Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Easterlin Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. McSwain, Jr. Mr. William D. Smith, Sr. Loyalty Fund Dr. and Mrs. M. Sohail Akbar Mr. and Mrs. Crawford B. Edwards, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. John R. Medlin, Jr. Drs. Felix O. and Bola O. Sogade Unrestricted Gifts Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Amos, Jr. † Drs. Keith and Sondralyn Fackler Mr. Robert R. Merck Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Mr. Srinivas P. Bandi and Dr. Sailaja A. Bandi Dr. and Mrs. Fred N. Gaton † Mrs. Virginia F. Monfort* Mrs. Rachel Bickley Speicher $218,541 Mr. and Mrs. James J. Barron III Genentech Mr. and Mrs. William F. Monfort, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Spiegel Loyalty Fund Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Bashuk Mr. and Mrs. David E. Gibson † Mr. and Mrs. Scott Nystrom SunTrust Foundation Restricted Gifts Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Grossnickle Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Oliner Mr. and Mrs. William J. Tangalos Mr. and Mrs. William R. Bowden † Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris † Mr. and Mrs. Brandon A. Oren The Cobb Foundation $55,063 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Brogdon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Eric Hefner † Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III The Felix and Bola Sogade Foundation Loyalty Fund Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. W. Fred Hefner, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Peavy Mrs. Martha Z. Thwaite In-Kind Gifts Dr. and Mrs. Randall B. Brown Mrs. Ann J. Herman Mr. Bryan B. Persons Dr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Bunker Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hightower IV Ms. Lucy Benton Persons Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift $28,817 † Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hinson, Sr. Ms. Page G. Persons Judge and Mrs. Marc T. Treadwell Total Loyalty † Mr. and Mrs. Shawn A. Burklin Mr. and Mrs. Mike Holliman Mr. and Mrs. D. Hughes Pinson Mr. Daniel R. and Dr. Mary Bell Vaughn Fund Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Butler, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. John P. Holmes III † Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Poku † Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Veto Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Carter II Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. Isgett Dr. and Mrs. J. Terrell Pope W. L. Amos, Sr. Foundation, Inc. $302,421 Mr. and Mrs. John C. Clark † Mr. Donald A. and Dr. Cheryl F. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson Powers Wachovia Matching Gifts Program Dr. and Mrs. David J. Cohen † Dr. and Mrs. Todd Jones Publix Super Markets, Inc. † Drs. Fady S. and Carol D. Wanna Mr. John P. Cole and Ms. Mary S. Donovan Mr. David and Dr. Carol Karlson Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Rabun Mr. and Mrs. Nathan T. Watson, Jr. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Koplin Regions Bank Mrs. Alexander H. S. Weaver, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Royce Conner Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Kramlich, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Ross Drs. Lawrence and Sandra Webb Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Copelan, Sr. Lamb and Braswell, LLC Mr. Bob R. Scheetz Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. Davis, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lee II Mr. and Mrs. Dell Sikes Mr. and Mrs. John B. White, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Daws Mr. and Mrs. Alan A. Lischer III Dr. and Mrs. Marcus L. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams III Mr. and Mrs. Brown W. Dennis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Maddux, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Slappey, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Dorogy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. McCook, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Smith

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Partners $500 - $999 Anonymous (1) Dr. and Mrs. Brown N. Ekeledo Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hester, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sarjit J. Patel Mr. and Mrs. J. Blake Sullivan † Dr. and Mrs. Arvind K. Aggarwal Dr. and Mrs. William B. Fackler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Hicks III Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Persons Taylor-Stevens Foundation, Inc. Bella Cavalla Farms † Mr. and Mrs. Gregory K. Fussell † Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Hirsh † Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. Nick Tehrani Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Sr. Ms. Pamela B. Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Jones † Dr. and Mrs. Muhammad Rehan Ms. Lina Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Black Mr. John C. Gordon † Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. McCook, Sr. Mr. Stephen A. Reichert † Dr. and Mrs. William M. Thompson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Cary Bobbitt III Mr. and Mrs. Chad F. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. McCord IV Rosson Sign Company Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Thornsberry Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Emmitte H. Griggs † Mr. and Mrs. W. Brian McDavid Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Ruziecki Mr. and Mrs. James M. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Manley Brown Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Groselle, Jr. Merrill Lynch Matching Gift Program † Mr. and Mrs. David C. Sanda Mr. and Mrs. N. Thatcher Watson Mr. Rodney A. Brown Drs. William Ham and Debbie West † Mr.* and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Sheridan † Mr. and Mrs. Neal Weinberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Bunker Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harrell Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Smith Mr. Bob Welsh † Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Denton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn Hayden Mr. and Mrs. W. Craig O’Neal, Sr. State Farm Companies Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey III † Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Haygood, Jr. Mr. Rajesh Pagadala and Dr. Neelima Puppala † Mr. and Mrs. Bradley D. Stone

Supporters Up to $499 Anonymous (4) Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Bishop, Sr. † Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Clay, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Durso, Jr. Mr. Ronald B. Goldman Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan Ms. Michelle Blaney Mr. and Mrs. Blair K. Cleveland † Mrs. Florence Easterlin Ms. Irene Goodenough Drs. Richard Ackermann and Hilary Ellwood † Mr. and Mrs. Arnold S. Blum Dr. Brett S. Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. John Eckles Dr. and Mrs. Robert K. Graham † Mrs. Diane M. Adams † Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Bobbitt Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coates, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Edwards † Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Greene Mr. and Mrs. Elton M. Adams III Mrs. Jenny Smith Booker Mr. and Mrs. David A. Cole, Sr. † Mr. and Mrs. James M. Elliott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Greer III Mr. and Mrs. Vivian J. Adams III Mr. and Mrs. William Charles Boswell III Dr. and Mrs. Drew Cole, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Elliott † Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gregor Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O. Adrien Mrs. Lloyd W. Bowden † Mr. and Mrs. Tracy L. Coleman Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Elliott Dr. and Mrs. John W. Griffin † Dr. and Mrs. Mueez Ahmed Mr. Tony M. Bowdoin Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Collins † Dr. Ronald E. Elliott † Mr. Duke and Dr. Catherine Groover † Dr. and Mrs. Saghir Ahmed † Mr. and Mrs. Todd M. Bowen † Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Collins Mr. and Mrs. C. Scott Ellison † Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gross Mr. Harry W. Aivalotis Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Bradley, Sr. † Mr. and Mrs. Russell S. Combs † Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William F. Grossnickle † Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Aivalotis Mrs. Mary H. Brantley Ms. Cynthia H. Comer † Mrs. Linda Ellison Dr. and Mrs. Joshua R. Groves † Mr. John J. Akacki † Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Braswell † Mr. and Mrs. John D. Comer, Jr. † Ms. Carol B. Elmore † Mr. and Mrs. Matt Grubb † Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Alexander, Sr. † Ms. Hazel R. Braun † Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruce Conn † Mr. and Mrs. G. Griff Ethridge, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gumbart † Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Alford † Dr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Brewer Mr. Benjamin E. Conner Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Eubanks Mrs. Otis Benton Gunn † Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Alibozek † Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brewer Mr. E. Alexander Conner † Mr. and Mrs. John D. Eubanks † Mrs. Sara Becky Gunn Dr. and Mrs. Amos M. Anderson III Mrs. Ramsey Henderson Bridges Dr. and Mrs. Edward D. Conner † Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Evans Mrs. Frances A. Hail † Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Anderson Mr. Ross S. Bridges † Mr. and Mrs. Arnold W. Cotton Mr. and Mrs. W. Tyler Evans, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Haithcock † Mr. and Mrs. Dave M. Anderson, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bridges Mr. and Mrs. D. Wesley Cowan Mr. and Mrs. Whitney T. Evans III † Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hale † Mrs. Helen D. Anderson Mrs. Debra J. Brook Mr. and Mrs. Craig N. Cowart † Mr. and Mrs. Tee Faircloth Mr. and Mrs. David Hall † Mrs. Nancy D. Anderson † Dr. Alrick Brooks and Ms. Joanne Martin † Mr. and Mrs. John D. Cozart † Mrs. Jackie Farmer † Mr. and Mrs. F. Kennedy Hall † Mr. and Mrs. William H. Anderson II † Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Brooks Dr. and Mrs. John C. Cranford, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Faulkner, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Lee H. Hall † Mrs. Tracey Brown Appelbaum † Dr. and Mrs. William P. Brooks † Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. Theodore A. Feitshans Drs. George and Anne (Muffy) Hanse † Dr. and Mrs. William V. Argo, Jr. † Mrs. Robert A. Brown, Sr. † Mr. and Mrs. Clinton A. Cross Ms. Louisa M. Felton Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hanse IV † Mrs. Emily Huckaby Arnold † Mr. and Mrs. Brad D. Brown † Mr. and Mrs. Richard Crowther † Ms. Barbara A. Ferrari † Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Hardeman Dr. and Mrs. Sudhir S. Athni † Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Brown † Mrs. Coleman C. Crutchfield † Dr. and Mrs. James B. Ferrari Dr. and Mrs. A. Kenneth Harper Mr. and Mrs. Greg Atkinson Mrs. Dinah Brown † Mr. Derek and Dr. Elizabeth Culp † Ms. Shannon Kay Fickling Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Harper III † Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Mr. and Mrs. James Tyler Brown Dr. and Mrs. John H. Culp, Jr. † Mrs. Janie Smith Fink Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Harper Mrs. Judith H. Avent Mr. and Mrs. Floyd M. Buford, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Alexis L. Cusson III Mrs. Nell Flatau Ms. Frances Adams Harrell Mr. and Mrs. Sherman G. Baggarley, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Burgess Mr. and Mrs. David M. Cusson Mr. William M. Flatau and Mrs. Sandra P. Popson Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lucas Harrington Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. † Mrs. Virginia B. Cutler † Mr. and Mrs. Tommy C. Fletcher † Mrs. Shirley S. Harris Mrs. Lee Kinman Bailey † Mrs. Patricia S. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. John E. Dalton Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Floyd † Mr. and Mrs. Danny J. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ballew † Ms. Rebecca R. Burgess † Drs. Matthew and Caroline Daly † Dr. and Mrs. Brad N. Ford † Mr. George and Dr. Margaret Hartwig † Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Banks, Jr. † Mrs. Margaret Burton † Dr. and Mrs. Sandeep Datta Mr. and Mrs. Gerry S. Ford Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Hatcher, Sr. † Mr. Madison C. Barnett † Mr. and Mrs. William D. Burton, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. D. Scott Davis Ms. Chandler A. Fortson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Hatcher, Jr. † Mr. Matthews S. Barnett Ms. Martha W. Bush † Dr. Henry J. Davis † Dr. Guy D. Foulkes Mr. James A. Hatcher † Mrs. Nelle Childs Barnett † Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Seth Bush † Mr. and Mrs. John R. Davis, Sr. † Mr. and Mrs. Garry J. Fox † Mrs. Glenda G. Haygood † Mrs. Marcia Barnett-Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Billy B. Butler † Mr. Joseph R. Davis, Sr. † Mr. and Mrs. Alan A. Frank Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hays, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Barr Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Butler III Ms. Leah Davis † Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Fredrickson † Ms. Patricia C. Hayslip Mrs. Ann B. Barron † Mr. and Mrs. L. Morris Butler Ms. Mary Parker Davis Mr. Allen Free † Ms. Sally M. Heard † Mr. and Mrs. Brett A. Barron Mr. Richard A. Cain Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jim Frith Mr. and Mrs. James F. Henderson, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Barrow † Dr. and Mrs. Butler Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Welborn B. Davis III Mr. and Mrs. James L. Fritze Mr. and Mrs. William A. Henderson Mrs. Emily Cartwright Barton Drs. Craig and Brenda V. Caldwell † Ms. Betty C. Dawkins † Dr. Leslie C. Fuchs and Ms. Virginia L. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Brettly R. Hendley † Mr. and Mrs. Randall C. Bashinski Mr. and Mrs. David S. Canady † Mr. and Mrs. E. Herbert Daws † Mrs. Patti Fuchs † Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hendley † Mr. and Mrs. Michael David Baskette Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cantrell III Mr. and Mrs. J. Jason Delves † Mr. and Mrs. Chad M. Fulk † Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Herndon Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Battcher Capital City Bank Group Foundation † Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Denisar † Mr. and Mrs. John D. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Brannon R. Hicks, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Chip Battle † Mr. and Mrs. C. Tommy Carter † Dr. and Mrs. Brown W. Dennis Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Fuller Mrs. Barbara B. Hightower † Ms. Marian D. Baugh Mrs. Janet Cook Carter Mr. Brown W. Dennis III † Dr. and Mrs. Sabry A. Gabriel † Dr. and Mrs. J. West Hightower Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Baugh † Mr. and Mrs. John F. Castle † Mrs. Mildred T. Dennis † Mr. Nicholas and Dr. Deborah Gadd † Mrs. Betty C. Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. John Baum † Ms. Mirna Cesar † Mr. and Mrs. Spyros Dermatas Mr. John Paul Gaddy † Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn † Dr. Anne Margaret Baxley † Drs. Russell and Cynthia Chambless † Mr. and Mrs. John W. Devenney Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Garland, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Hills Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Chandler † Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey II † Ms. Tracy L. Garner Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hinson † Mrs. Leslie Bowen Bean † Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin † Mr. and Mrs. David DiPonzio † Mrs. Claudia Sessions Garrard † Mr. and Mrs. Alexander L. Hinson, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. J. Duward Benson, Jr. Mrs. Deena Harrell Cherry † Mr. James H. Dorsey, Jr. Mrs. Sandy M. Garvin † Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Hinson Mr. and Mrs. William Paul Bentley † Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Christianson Mrs. Laurie B. Douglas † Mrs. Ann S. Gaton Ms. Marci P. Hipp Dr. and Mrs. Don C. Beringer † Mr. and Mrs. Karl Christianson † Mr. and Mrs. Ron Douthit Ms. Dee Ann M. Geeslin Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hodges Mr. and Mrs. David W. Bethune City Barber Shop Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shelton Driver General Mills Boxtops for Education † Mr. Hunter N. and Dr. Anna W. Hogan Mr. and Mrs. James C. Bevill † Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Clark † Mrs. John K. Dukes, Sr. † Mrs. Laura A. George Mr. and Mrs. J. Leven Holliman † Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Bevill Class of 1984 † Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Dupuy † Dr. and Mrs. Tarun K. Ghosh † Mr. Roland M. Holloway † Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bingham † Mr. and Mrs. Calder B. Clay III † Mr. and Mrs. A. Steve Durkee, Jr. Mrs. Joyce D. Gibson Ms. Anneilia Holton-Williams Mr. Ronald T. Binner, Jr. Ms. Frances L. Clay Ms. Nancy L. Durkee Mrs. Barbara M. Gibson Miss Paige M. Hopkins † Dr. and Mrs. Tarek Bisat Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Clay, Sr. † Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Durkee † Mr. and Mrs. Dell D. Gledhill Mr. and Mrs. Franklin S. Horne, Jr.

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Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Horne III † Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Jarrard † Ms. Jaime C. Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Myron Koplin † Mrs. Joyce G. Lindsey † Mr. and Mrs. Joel A. Howe † Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Jellum Mr. and Mrs. Jerome L. Kaplan † Mrs. Margery Maxwell Kreider † Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lineberger Mrs. Angie Williams Howell Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Jenkins † Ms. Lise Kaplan Kroger-Forsyth Road † Mr. and Mrs. Hubert C. Lovein, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Howell † Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Jennings Dr. Frank H. Katz and Ms. Sara Walcott † Mrs. Betty Sweet Ladson Mr. and Mrs. Dean M. MacDonald † Mrs. Vicki T. Howell Mr. Paul R. Jenny Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Katz † Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Macon Occupational Medicine, LLC † Mr. and Mrs. David C. Hricik Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. S. Douglas Katz Dr. and Mrs. Larry E. Landers Macon Tracks Running Club † Mrs. Kathryn W. Hricik Mr. and Mrs. Samuel O. Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Kehl † Mrs. Mary Jim Lane Ms. Melanie Maddux † Mr. Jeff Hubbard Johnson’s Garden Center & Florist Mr. T. Michael Kelley † Mrs. Carol B. Lanier Mr. Richard P. Maier † Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Hudson, Jr. Mr. C. Deming Jones † Mr. and Mrs. John P. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. William H. Larsen Dr. and Mrs. Noman A. Malik Mr. and Mrs. Oney H. Hudson II Ms. Cindy Jones † Mr. and Mrs. Joel L. Kennedy Ms. Daryl T. Lasseter † Dr. Stephen D. Mallary † Mr. and Mrs. R. Drew Hulsey, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones † Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kennedy Mrs. Bettie A. Lawrence † Mr. and Mrs. James A. Manley III † Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Hurt Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Jones, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. David E. Kent Mr. Andy Lawson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mann Mr. and Mrs. R. Todd Hurt Ms. Kelly Jones † Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Kersey † Mr. Dewayne Lawson and Dr. Bridget Mr. and Mrs. Thomas David Mann † Mr. and Mrs. T. Harry Hurt Ms. Sarah L. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kersey Trogden † Mr. and Mrs. Shep Marsh Mr. Brad Hutcheson † Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Jones Dr. J. Lon King, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Burton Lee IV Mrs. Susan G. Marshall Ms. Lynn Hutto Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Jones IV † Mrs. Brooke W. Kinnoss † Drs. Gregory P. and Jennifer S. Lee Mrs. Susan Hanberry Martin † Mr. Rene Iglesias and Mrs. Ethel Zuniga Mr. James E. Jordan † Mrs. W. D. “Jack” Knight, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Kou Lam Lee Mr. and Mrs. William Martin IKON Office Solutions Foundation † Mr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Joseph † Dr. and Mrs. Richard F. Knox † Lt. Col. and Mrs. Keith P. Leslie Mr. Brian Mascia Mr. and Mrs. Melville A. Jamison II Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Judd Mr. Henry K. Koplin Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Liipfert † Mrs. Lynn H. Massey The Future is Now – Stratford Science Building After nearly 20 years of thought and After Stratford, Annie attended and gradu- Not only will the new building eliminate discussion, the new science building has made ated from the University of Virginia with a the scheduling and logistical challenges of its way to the top of Stratford’s priority list. self-designed bachelor’s degree in Medical Eth- the science faculty, it will allow for future AP The current focus of the Excellence Never ics and Humanities in 2007, and now she is a offerings, such as Physics and Environmen- Rests capital campaign, which began in 2006 fourth-year medical student at Tulane Universi- tal Science, and the opportunities for more and has included the addition of the Dr. John ty in New Orleans. She knows well the value of a advanced lab capabilities and independent Paul Jones Field House, Maurice Barnett Golf strong background in science and credits Strat- research for interested students. Pavilion, loop road, and tennis complex to the ford for teaching her the critical skill of ‘how’ to “With the ever-expanding science and school campus, is a new Upper and Middle study science material for true understanding technology fields, preparation in new labo- School Science Building. ratory techniques is cru- Currently, 15 percent of cial. This facility will allow Stratford alumni in college, us to continue improving graduate school and post- the quality of existing pro- graduate training programs grams, to implement new are studying and preparing programs, and to expand for science-related careers. our curriculum,” says El- This number will only con- eanor McDavid, Upper tinue to grow with the on- School Biology teacher. going shift to a science- and “This building will allow technology-based econo- our students exposure to my. Many students get their new laboratory techniques first tastes of scientific areas and provide opportunities of interest in Stratford classes. of the concepts rather than just memorization for ongoing, independent research.” Annie Katz ’02 can pinpoint exactly when of the facts for exams. That skill set has served While over $5.3 million has been raised she chose her future career path. “As a junior her well as she tackled the tough science classes for the Excellence Never Rests campaign, there in AP Biology with Mrs. McDavid, during in college and medical school, and will carry her is still a shortfall of pledges needed to begin the genetics block, I became so intrigued throughout her career as an internal medicine construction. To support Stratford’s dream by the idea that one single, tiny base error physician as she continues to learn. of providing students today and in the future in a gene could result in large-scale phe- “In retrospect, I would have liked more with state-of-the-art science facilities, please notypical syndromes that adversely affect exposure to a laboratory setting in high contact the Advancement Office at (478) not only a person’s health, but their whole school, considering how laboratory sciences 477-8073 ext. 210 or visit www.stratford.org/ quality of life,” she remembers. “That AP are an important part of a pre-medical cur- capitalpledge to learn more and pledge online. Biology course opened my eyes to how our riculum,” Annie reflects. “I believe that the Also, consider recognizing a Stratford bodies are really made up of a compilation addition of a science building that provides alumni or supporter with a brick in our Sci- of minuscule processes that culminate in a more laboratory space for science classes ence Building Recognition Walk. Personalized moving, thinking, feeling being. After that would give Stratford graduates the advan- bricks are available beginning at the $1,000+ course, I pretty much knew I wanted to go tage they need to succeed in a competitive level, and gifts can be made over five years. into a medical field.” pre-medical college environment.” Learn more at www.stratford.org/bricks.

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† Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Massey IV † Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Nagle Mr and Mrs. Eric K. Redd † Mr. and Mrs. Connie W. Smith † Mr. and Mrs. Kregg R. Toole † Drs. David and Allison Mathis Ms. Heather Neal Mr. and Mrs. George R. Reeves † Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Lariel L. Toomer † Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Matson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Neel III Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roy Reeves † Dr. and Mrs. Jason L. Smith † Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Trammell † Ms. Charlotte M. Maurizi † Mr. and Mrs. Roland H. Neel II † Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spencer Reeves, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith † Mr. Robert T. Trammell, Jr. † Mr. Bertram Maxwell IV † Mr. C. Kenneth Nelson † Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Reeves Mrs. George Boone Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Traynham Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Maxwell III † Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Newberry, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Eugene Smith, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. H. Jeff Treadway Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. James L. Newland † Mr. and Mrs. Damion Reid † Ms. Patricia M. Smith † Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Tuck † Dr. Charles B. May, Jr. Mrs. Ralph G. Newton, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Reid Mr. and Mrs. Sam J. Smith III † Dr. and Mrs. R. Steven Tuck Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. May Mr. and Mrs. Howell W. Newton † Mr. William M. Reynolds, Jr. Ms. Tarva Cleveland Smith † Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Turpin Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Mays Ms. Jennifer A. Newton Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Richardson III Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Smith Dr. and Mrs. James A. Upshaw Dr. and Mrs. George N. Mbata Mrs. Catherine H. Newton † Mrs. Juanita W. Roberts Ms. Parrish Smotherman Ms. Amy C. Uren Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daly McAfee Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Roberts † Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Snow † Mr. and Mrs. William Zane Vance McAlister’s Deli of Macon † Mr. and Mrs. George Edward Noland, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wayne Roberts, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snow IV † Mr. Prasad V. and Dr. Kavitha Vemuri Dr. and Mrs. George W. McCommon † Mrs. Jacinda Neal Norvell † Mr. Paul and Dr. Keisha Robinson † Mr. Adam N. Sokoloff † Dr. and Mrs. Minor C. Vernon Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McCommon III Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ogburn, Jr. † Mrs. Shirley K. Roobin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Solomon V Dr. and Mrs. Chandresh Viradia † Mr. and Mrs. Tim P. McCord Mr. and Mrs. Edmund E. Olson † Ms. Jodi Ariail Roosenraad † Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Sosebee, Jr. † Mr. Walter R. Vollenweider † Dr. and Mrs. W. Rob McCormack Ms. Tammy O’Nan † Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Rosengart † Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walcott Dr. and Mrs. James McCoy † Mrs. Newton L. Osborn † Capt. and Mrs. Nelson D. Rouleau † Mrs. Nancy Welty Spiegel † Dr. and Mrs. Devin Vance Waldrop † Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. McCue † Mr. David A. O’Shaughnessey † Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Justin Spillers † Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker † Mr. and Mrs. Theodore M. McCullough † Mr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey III † Dr. and Mrs. David H. Rozier Ms. Kelli Squires Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Walker Mr. and Mrs. Brent A. McDaniel Dr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. David H. Rozier † Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Stallworth, Jr. Ms. Shelli L. Wall Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. McDavid † Mr. William J. O’Shaughnessey IV † Mr. Tracy Rucker † Mr. Robert H. Stallworth, Sr. † Ms. Susan T. Walraven Mr. and Mrs. Jay M. McElrath Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Parel II Mr. and Mrs. Eric P. Russett † Mrs. Mary Dukes Stapleton † Mr. and Mrs. David P. Walsh, Jr. Ms. Anna Kay McGoldrick † Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Sams † Dr. and Mrs. Cecil P. Staton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Walthall III Ms. Elizabeth V. McGoldrick † Mrs. Karen Ramsbottom Parrott Sara Spivey Designs Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Stecher, Jr. Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick McGoldrick III Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Paschal III † Mrs. Elizabeth M. Scheibert Miss Alexandra A. Stefanis Mr. and Mrs. Virgil P. Warren Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Mr.* and Mrs. George W. Patton, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ross S. Schell † Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stephenson Ms. Susan B. Watkins † Mrs. Marion C. McIntyre † Dr. Mary Lee Patton † Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Schilling † Mrs. Ed L. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. H. Ronald Watson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Payne Ms. Abby Schirmer † Dr. and Mrs. N. Brad Stevens, Sr. † Mr. and Mrs. J. Shand Watson Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. McMaster † Mr. and Mrs. Crawford G. Peace Ms. Heidi Schnee † Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Stewart † Mrs. Wanda F. Watson Mr. and Mrs. John McNeill IV † Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Persons, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Schorr, Sr. Mr. David G. Stone † Mr. and Mrs. James E. Weatherford † Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. McPherson † Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Persons III Drs. William Schroder and Joanne Kennedy Stratford Academy Alumni Association Miss Mary Octavia Weaver † Mr. and Mrs. Elbert T. McQueen † Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Schwartz Stratford Academy Board of Trustees † Mr. and Mrs. James M. Weir † Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. McWilliams Mrs. Kathleen P. Peterson Dr. Artie Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stribling Mr. and Mrs. Manning Weir Mr. and Mrs. John W. Meeks, Jr. † Mr. Casey C. Phelps † Mrs. Carlen M. Self Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Strickland † Mr. Robert A. Weise Merck Company Foundation † Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Phillips, Jr. † Mr. Billy Sellers † Mr. and Mrs. Justin Studstill † Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Welsh Mrs. Melissa Thompson Merlino Mr. and Mrs. T. Cater Pierce † Mr. and Mrs. Rader J. Sellers Mr. Joseph C. Stumpf † Mr. and Mrs. Lee Whelchel † Mr. William B. Messer † Mr. and Mrs. George L. Pierson, Sr. † Mr. and Mrs. Ted R. Senters Mr. and Mrs. Darren B. Suggs † Mr. and Mrs. Timothy V. Whipple Microsoft Giving Campaign The JK Group Inc. Mrs. Roberta S. Pierson † Dr. and Mrs. Aamer Shabbir SunTrust Foundation Matching Gift Program † Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. White, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. David L. Mincey III † Mr. and Mrs. William C. Pilcher Mr. Malav and Dr. Sheila K. Shah Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Sutton Dr. Howard J. Williams, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Minette † Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Pinkston, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Issam J. Shaker Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sutton † Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Mack Minton III † Mrs. Lucille F. Pinkston † Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cameron Sharpton † Mr. and Mrs. John E. Sweat Mr. and Mrs. Martin M. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miscall III † Mr. and Mrs. Warren Plowden † Dr. and Mrs. Wade H. Shaw, Jr. Target Mr. and Mrs. Roy G. Williamson † Dr. and Mrs. Jamie A. Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Michael W. Poole † Mr. and Mrs. William K. Shockley Mrs. Connie Tate † Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Wilson † Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mohr † Dr. and Mrs. Wood D. Pope † Mrs. Phillipa C. Shoffner † Dr. and Mrs. Carter E. Tharpe Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Wilson, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Montgomery Mr. Davis S. Popper † Mr. and Mrs. H. Frank Shurling, Jr. Mr. Edwin and Dr. Laurie Tharpe † Mr. Michael S. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Emil Moody Mr. and Mrs. H. Stephen Popper III † Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Sibley The Carlyle Place † Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Woodcock † Mr. and Mrs. Craig Moore Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Poss II Mr. and Mrs. Robin R. Siegel The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta † Mr. and Mrs. James Wootan Ms. Lisa Moore † Mr. and Mrs. OBie W. Powell, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. James Sim The Society Gardener † Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wynne † Mrs. Sheri T. Moore † Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Power, Jr. Mrs. William P. Simmons, Sr. † Mrs. Martha Y. Thomas † Mrs. Dorothy Yarbrough Ms. Sherri Moore † Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Puckett, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wade Thomas † Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Yates, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. Robert Morgan, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Puckett † Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bernard Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Bert F. Thompson Ms. Julie Yates † Mr. and Mrs. John R. Moring Drs. John Putzke and Virginia Hall † Mr. and Mrs. William P. Simmons, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Thompson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Youmans, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Don S. Morrow Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Glenn Pyles † Dr. and Mrs. Garry Harold Simons III † Mr. and Mrs. James G. Thwaite, Sr. Drs. F. Kevin and Elizabeth S. Young † Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morrow † Dr. and Mrs. Abdul Qadir † Mr. H. Scott Singletary † Ms. Ann B. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Young † Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Mosley Mr. Chovine R. Rader, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. George Sizemore † Mr. Frank W. Tift Mr. and Mrs. H. Andrew Young † Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Mozzini † Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rader † Dr. and Mrs. John T. Slocumb † Mr. Scott P. Tift † Mr. and Mrs. John H. Myatt Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Raley Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Slocumb, Jr. † Mr. Bryan E. and Dr. Julia C. Tiller † Golden Eagle † Mr. and Mrs. George J. Myers Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Raymond III Dr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Smisson, Jr. † Ms. Nancy Todd * Deceased † Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Myler † Mr. and Mrs. Arthur N. Raynor Mr. and Mrs. Christopher N. Smith † Mr. James F. Toler Trustees Mr. Jeffery L. Avant Mrs. Ashley A. Copelan Mr. J. Eric Hefner Mr. Eugene M. Maddux Mrs. Susan S. Slappey Mrs. Ellen M. Bunker Mr. James H. Daws Mr. Richard B. Hicks III Mr. Richard P. Maier Mr. C. Randall Smith Mr. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. Mrs. Kathryn H. Dennis Mr. James C. Hinson, Sr. Mr. William F. Monfort, Jr. Mr. Marsh Butler, Jr. Mrs. Mary Ellen C. Grossnickle Mr. John P. Holmes III Mr. Henry K. Oliner Mrs. Elizabeth B. Clark Mrs. Sarah S. Harris Mr. Charles N. Koplin Mrs. Heena S. Patel Mr. John P. Cole Mr. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. Lee Lineberger Mrs. Virginia Lane Sheridan Present Parents

Anonymous (6) Dr. and Mrs. Saghir Ahmed Mr. and Mrs. Dave M. Anderson, Jr. Mr. Srinivas P. Bandi and Dr. Sailaja A. Bandi Mr. and Mrs. Randall C. Bashinski Drs. Richard Ackermann and Hilary Ellwood Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Aivalotis Mrs. Helen D. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Banks, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Bashuk Mr. and Mrs. Vivian J. Adams III Mr. John J. Akacki Dr. and Mrs. Sudhir S. Athni Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Barr Mr. and Mrs. Michael David Baskette Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O. Adrien Dr. and Mrs. M. Sohail Akbar Mr. and Mrs. Greg Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Brett A. Barron Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Battcher Dr. and Mrs. Arvind K. Aggarwal Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Alford Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Mr. and Mrs. James J. Barron III Mr. and Mrs. Chip Battle Dr. and Mrs. Mueez Ahmed Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Alibozek Mr. and Mrs. Sherman G. Baggarley, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Barrow Ms. Marian D. Baugh

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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Baugh Mr. and Mrs. William R. Bowden Dr. and Mrs. Randall B. Brown Ms. Mirna Cesar Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Collins Dr. and Mrs. J. Duward Benson, Jr. Mr. Tony M. Bowdoin Mr. and Mrs. Floyd M. Buford, Jr. Drs. Russell and Cynthia Chambless Mr. and Mrs. Russell S. Combs Mr. and Mrs. William Paul Bentley Mr. and Mrs. Todd M. Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Bunker Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Chandler Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruce Conn Dr. and Mrs. Don C. Beringer Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Bradley, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Karl Christianson Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Copelan, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Bethune Dr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Shawn A. Burklin Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Clark Mr. and Mrs. D. Wesley Cowan Mr. and Mrs. James C. Bevill Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brewer Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Seth Bush Mr. and Mrs. John C. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Craig N. Cowart Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Bevill Dr. Alrick Brooks and Ms. Joanne Martin Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Butler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Calder B. Clay III Dr. and Mrs. John C. Cranford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. L. Morris Butler Mr. and Mrs. Blair K. Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. Clinton A. Cross Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bingham Mr. and Mrs. Brad D. Brown Mr. Richard A. Cain Dr. and Mrs. David J. Cohen Mr. Derek and Dr. Elizabeth Culp Dr. and Mrs. Tarek Bisat Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Brown Dr. and Mrs. Butler Caldwell Dr. and Mrs. Drew Cole, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David M. Cusson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Bobbitt Mr. and Mrs. James Tyler Brown Mr. and Mrs. David S. Canady Mr. John P. Cole and Ms. Mary S. Donovan Dr. and Mrs. Sandeep Datta Mr. and Mrs. William Charles Boswell III Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Carter II Mr. and Mrs. Tracy L. Coleman Dr. and Mrs. D. Scott Davis

Planned Giving make a significant gift that takes into account tax-saving strategies and income- Educate. Conserve. Inspire. producing assets. These types of gifts are planned gifts. Be a Part of Stratford Academy’s Future. While the primary purpose of a planned gift is to help the charitable cause What Is Planned Giving? Planned giving is finding ways to make of your choice, its secondary purpose may be for you to enjoy the personal charitable gifts now or after your lifetime while enjoying financial benefits for financial or family benefits that certain plans can provide you. Planned gifts yourself today. We know that sometimes it’s difficult to be charitable when the can be made now, to immediately support our needs, or they can be enacted future is uncertain — after all, your family comes first. But there is a way to upon your death, as a final way to leave your legacy.

Profile: literature at Duke Uni- demonstrated by Dr. Hill and the extraordinarily versity with later study beneficial impact Stratford’s faculty had on my de- Loyd “Buster” Black ’62 in a combined law and velopment with the simple fact that Dr. Hill’s dedi- Each year Stratford ninth graders are taken MBA program at the cation to that spirit of quality to benefit promising, to “Old Stratford” for Immersion Day, a morning University of Georgia. young people has endured as a constant at Stratford with scheduled tours of Stratford’s original cam- Black says, “My Fa- for 50 years, how can you not support it?” pus, group discussions with school founders and ther died just days after Both Buster and his late mother have made sig- teachers, and panel discussions with alumni. Ninth Stratford opened its nificant testamentary provisions for Stratford with graders learn about how and why Stratford was doors for its first class- estate planning over two generations put in place founded and what student life was like when the es. Understandably, my starting 16 years ago. “We are very pleased,” he says, school was located in the historic Overlook Man- mother was devastated “to try to help see that Stratford is able to continue sion, which is now the Woodruff House owned by by the loss of my father. Without the guidance and to provide horizons for young people in the future Mercer University. motivation of Dr. Joe and Sue Hill and Marvin and so that they may be exceptionally prepared to find Class of 1962 alumnus Buster Black is a regular Margaret Davis at such a critical time in my life, their own excellence wherever they may go and guest speaker at Immersion Day. Black was Strat- I surely would have been without so much of the whatever they may do.” ford’s first graduate and salutatorian. Each year, direction which has led me to many of the achieve- he describes how he became a Stratford student. It ments in my life.” was the summer of 1960, and he had finished his Black went on to practice law in Atlanta with his Be a Founding Member sophomore year at Lanier High School. His family own firm specializing in the regulation of the finan- of the Overlook Society was in turmoil due to his father’s terminal illness. cial planning industry. He developed and popular- The Overlook Society is comprised of an elite group of He read in the newspaper that candidates were be- ized the legal and business framework used by most Stratford supporters who have carried out their desire ing interviewed for scholarships for a new school in financial planning firms in the United States in the to provide for the school with a planned gift. Friends of Macon for those serious students who were inter- 1970s and 1980s. Moving from the office towers of Stratford who notify the school of planned gifts before ested in a quality college preparatory environment. Peachtree Street to his home office on his farm in May 31, 2012, will become founding members of the Unbeknownst to his parents, Buster would walk, Brooks, today he specializes in equine law with a Overlook Society. Contact the Advancement Office for more information. hitch hike and take a bus for several consecutive days nationwide involvement in the equine industry. He to be interviewed and later awarded an academic enjoys continuing the family avocation of showing Overlook Society Founding Members scholarship for Stratford’s first junior class. School Tennessee Walking horses and is active as a trustee Mr. Loyd H. Black administrators Joe and Sue Hill and Marvin Davis for the Methodist Church retreat, Epworth by the Mr. Ashley C. Davis took the young man under their wings and gave Sea, at St. Simon’s Island. Mr. and Mrs. David F. Green, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Koplin him summer jobs assisting with remodeling proj- He credits a single act of kindness by Dr. Joe Mrs. Jennie Davis Lombardo ects at the mansion being converted to a school. Hill following the death of his father with being the When school began in the fall, it did not take initial stimulus for family estate planning for Strat- Learn more about planned giving opportunities Black long to rise in the leadership and academic ford’s benefit. Black says, “Dr. Hill wrote a very kind at Stratford. ranks of Stratford life with achievements such as condolence letter to my mother at a time when our Online: www.stratford.org/plannedgiving Phone: (478)477-8073 ext. 210 senior class and student council president, Beta family was literally shattered and he really didn’t Email: [email protected] Club member, honor graduate and class saluta- know us. His thoughtfulness has never been for- torian. Following graduation, he studied English gotten. When you combine the quality of character

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Dr. Henry J. Davis Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hale Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Smith Mr. Joseph R. Davis, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. David Hall Dr. and Mrs. David E. Kent Mr. and Mrs. Sarjit J. Patel Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Snow Ms. Leah Davis Dr. and Mrs. Lee H. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Kersey Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Payne Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snow IV Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Davis Drs. William Ham and Debbie West Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Koplin Mr. and Mrs. Crawford G. Peace Drs. Felix O. and Bola O. Sogade Mr. and Mrs. James H. Daws Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hanse IV Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Peavy Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Solomon V Mr. and Mrs. J. Jason Delves Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Harper III Mr. and Mrs. William H. Larsen Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Persons Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Sosebee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Denisar Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harrell Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Burton Lee IV Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brown W. Dennis, Jr. Ms. Frances Adams Harrell Drs. Gregory P. and Jennifer S. Lee Mr. and Mrs. T. Cater Pierce Dr. and Mrs. Cecil P. Staton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Denton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lucas Harrington Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lee II Mr. and Mrs. George L. Pierson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Stecher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Devenney Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lineberger Mr. and Mrs. D. Hughes Pinson Dr. and Mrs. George S. Stefanis Mr. and Mrs. David DiPonzio Mr. and Mrs. Danny J. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Alan A. Lischer III Mr. Raymond A. Pippin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley D. Stone Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Dorogy Mr. George and Dr. Margaret Hartwig Mr. and Mrs. Dean M. MacDonald Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Poku Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Ron Douthit Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Maddux Dr. and Mrs. Wood D. Pope Mr. and Mrs. Justin Studstill Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shelton Driver Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. Richard P. Maier Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Poss II Mr. and Mrs. Darren B. Suggs Ms. Nancy L. Durkee Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn Hayden Dr. and Mrs. Noman A. Malik Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Power, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Sutton Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Durkee Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hays, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Manley III Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson Powers Dr. and Mrs. Nick Tehrani Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Durso, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Eric Hefner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas David Mann Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Puckett Dr. and Mrs. Carter E. Tharpe Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Easterlin Mr. and Mrs. James F. Henderson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Martin Drs. John Putzke and Virginia Hall Ms. Lina Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. William A. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Massey IV Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Glenn Pyles Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wade Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Crawford B. 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Whipple Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Greene Dr. and Mrs. Todd Jones Ms. Heather Neal Dr. and Mrs. Marcus L. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. John B. White, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Greer III Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Jones Mr. and Mrs. John S. Neel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bernard Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams III Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gregor Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Roland H. Neel II Dr. and Mrs. Garry Harold Simons III Mr. and Mrs. Roy G. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Chad F. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Jones IV Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Newberry, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Slappey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Wilson Dr. and Mrs. John W. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Scott Nystrom Dr. and Mrs. John T. Slocumb Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Wilson, Jr. Mr. Duke and Dr. Catherine Groover Ms. Lise Kaplan Ms. Tammy O’Nan Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Slocumb, Jr. Mr. Michael S. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Groselle, Jr. Mr. David and Dr. Carol Karlson Mr. and Mrs. W. Craig O’Neal, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. C. Randall Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Woodcock Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Grossnickle Dr. Frank H. Katz and Ms. Sara Walcott Mr. and Mrs. Brandon A. Oren Mr. and Mrs. Christopher N. Smith Ms. Julie Yates Dr. and Mrs. Joshua R. Groves Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Kehl Mr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey III Mr. and Mrs. James P. Smith Drs. F. Kevin and Elizabeth S. Young Mr. and Mrs. Matt Grubb Mr. and Mrs. John P. Kelly Mr. Rajesh Pagadala and Dr. Neelima Puppala Dr. and Mrs. Jason L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. H. Andrew Young Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gumbart Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith Dr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Haithcock Mr. and Mrs. Joel L. Kennedy Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Parel II Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Eugene Smith, Jr. Grandparents

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In 2008, Georgia House Bill for those who file a joint return. Corporations can receive a tax 1133 was passed which created the credit for amounts contributed to the GOAL Scholarship Program Education Expense Credit that allows and “C” corporations can receive up to 75 percent of their Georgia taxpayers to take a credit against their income tax liability. In addition, amounts contributed to GOAL are Georgia income taxes for amounts deductible for federal income tax purposes. contributed to the Georgia GOAL, a The GOAL Scholarship Program uses the contributions to provide qualified K-12 student scholarship organization, and designated to financial assistance for public school children who desire to attend Stratford Academy. Stratford uses this new program to increase the Stratford. The funding is also available for students who are eligible to amount of financial aid available to families. enter Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten.To learn more about receiv- Individual taxpayers can receive a tax credit against their Georgia ing your tax credit, visit www.stratford.org/georgiagoal or the GOAL income tax liability for amounts contributed to the GOAL Scholar- website at www.goalscholarship.org or contact Kathleen Medlin, Direc- ship Program up to $1,000 for those who file individually or $2,500 tor of Institutional Advancement, at (478) 477-8073 ext. 210. Georgia GOAL Donors

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1962 1974 1980 1988 1995 Mrs. Barbara Brubaker Hightower Mrs. Layle Watson Argo Mrs. Laurie Brook Douglas Dr. Anne Margaret Baxley Mrs. Jenny Smith Booker 1963 Mr. James H. Dorsey, Jr. Ms. Dee Ann Miller Geeslin Mr. John S. Bickley, Jr. Dr. Elizabeth Eubanks Culp Ms. Martha Watkins Bush Mr. Theodore A. Feitshans Dr. Anna Weaver Hogan Mr. William Charles Boswell III Mrs. Jenna Kaplan Denisar Ms. Shannon Kay Fickling Mrs. Gena Cummings Howell Mr. Blair K. Cleveland Mrs. Virginia Sweet Simmons Dupuy 1964 Mrs. Cheryl Stevens Griggs Mr. Lee Lineberger III Dr. Stephen M. Durkee Mrs. Virginia Moore Reeves Mrs. Suzanne Jones Harper Mr. Emmitte H. Griggs Mrs. Pamela Mullis Maxwell Mrs. Claudia Sessions Garrard Mrs. Tiffany Taylor Smith Mr. Charles Andrew Lawson Mrs. Debra Brook Kemp Mrs. Holly Hill Reeves Mr. Ronald B. Goldman Mrs. Tina Stokes Wootan 1996 Mr. H. Scott Singletary Mrs. Elizabeth Flournoy Thompson Mr. William H. 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Comer Mrs. Nan Solomon Harper Mrs. Julie Williams Canady Mrs. Margery Maxwell Kreider Mr. Bertram Maxwell III Mr. Crawford B. Edwards, Jr. Mr. Peter T. Persons Dr. John C. Cranford, Jr. 1999 Mr. Charles S. Simmons Mrs. Melissa T. Merlino Mr. John B. Peterson, Jr. Mrs. Laurie Horne Cranford Mr. Bertram Maxwell IV Mr. Joseph C. Stumpf Mr. Robert S. Slocumb, Jr. Mrs. Paige Newberry Fulk 1967 Mr. Scott P. Tift Mrs. Isabelle Heard Sullivan Mrs. Karen Jarrard Snow Mr. Eugene S. Hatcher, Jr. Mrs. Marcia S. Barnett-Lopez 2000 Mr. Frank W. Walthall III Mr. Robert C. Woodcock Mrs. Brooke Weatherford Kinnoss Mrs. Coleman Crandall Crutchfield Mrs. Emily Huckaby Arnold Ms. Julie Yates Mr. Thomas David Mann Mr. Roland M. Holloway 1976 Mr. Casey C. Phelps Mr. Donald E. Banks, Jr. 1982 Ms. Heatheranne Ferro Neal Mrs. Kathren MacMillan McCord 2001 Mr. Ronald T. Binner, Jr. Mrs. Bessie Mallary Clay Ms. Jodi Ariail Roosenraad Mrs. Martha McKenzie McNeill Mr. Ross S. Bridges Mrs. Angela Maddox Hicks Mr. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. 1990 Dr. Mary Lee Patton Mr. Benjamin E. Conner Dr. John West Hightower Mrs. Wimberley McCook Rader Mrs. Janet Cook Carter Mr. Henry P. Persons III Ms. Irene Goodenough Mr. James C. Hinson, Sr. Dr. Artie Schwartz Mrs. Kelly Jay Cross Dr. Jerome P. Tift Mr. J. Robert L. Weatherford Mr. Harold D. McSwain, Jr. Dr. Julia Fickling Tiller Dr. Jennifer Shaker Lee 1968 2002 Mr. John W. Meeks, Jr. 1983 Dr. Charles B. May, Jr. Dr. Amos M. Anderson III Mr. John D. Eubanks Mr. Robert R. Merck Mrs. Margaret Keen Grubb Dr. Robert R. Morgan, Jr. Mrs. Frances Jones Hardeman Mrs. Katherine McGoldrick Eubanks Mrs. Margaret Moore Schilling Mr. J. Eric Hefner Mrs. Stacey Creter Moring 1969 Mrs. Mary Dukes Stapleton Ms. Marci Patterson Hipp Mrs. Jacinda Neal Norvell 2003 Mrs. Carol Roobin Bashuk Mrs. Cater Clay Thompson Dr. George W. McCommon 1991 Ms. Page G. Persons Mr. Rodney A. Brown 1977 Mrs. Beverly Stevens Nagle Mr. David W. Bethune Mr. Frank W. Tift Mr. Robert L. McCommon III Mrs. Linda Hilburn Bowden Mrs. Robin Lee Parker Mrs. Kathryn Adams Brooks Mr. Kenneth D. Sams 2005 Mrs. Deena Harrell Cherry 1984 Mrs. Angela Williams Howell Mr. E. Alexander Conner 1970 Mrs. Mary Beth Morley Conn Mrs. Tracey Brown Appelbaum Mr. John P. Kelly Ms. Mary Hogan Brantley 2006 Mr. R. Bruce Elliott Mr. Jeffery L. Avant Mr. Walter M. Massey IV Mr. Reginald W. Buzzell II Mr. Madison Childs Barnett Ms. Tracy L. Garner Mr. Whitney T. Evans III Mrs. Kathryn Gibson Parel Mrs. Frances Amsler Hail Mr. Matthews Stevens Barnett Ms. Pamela Barnett Gibbons Mr. John G. Hayden Dr. Jason L. Smith Mr. James A. Hatcher Mr. William J. O’Shaughnessey IV Mrs. Suzanne James Knox Mr. Robert J. Jarrard 1992 Mrs. Anna Newton Smith Ms. Lucy Benton Persons Mr. Robert M. Nicholson Ms. Jennifer A. Newton Mrs. Paige Pilcher Alford Mr. J. Steven Stewart Mrs. Virginia Monfort Rabun Mr. Gregory A. Parker Mrs. Stacy Walker Bethune 2007 1971 Dr. John T. Slocumb Mrs. Kimberly Howard Turpin Mrs. Jeana Gunn Bush Ms. Mary Parker Davis Mr. Robert L. Dickey III Mr. Hugh D. Sosebee, Jr. Ms. Anna Kay McGoldrick 1985 Dr. Caroline Plowden Daly Dr. Ronald E. Elliott Mrs. Lindsey Owens Stevens Mr. Davis S. Popper Mrs. Elizabeth Boswell Avant Mr. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Dr. Stephen D. Mallary Dr. N. Brad Stevens, Sr. Ms. Frances L. Clay Mrs. Marion Cook McIntyre 2008 Mr. Henry K. Oliner Mr. Nathan T. Watson, Jr. Mr. John Paul Gaddy Mr. David L. Mincey III Mr. Brown W. Dennis III Mrs. Elizabeth Cole Persons 1978 Mrs. Bonnie Butler Gibson Mr. Chovine R. Rader, Jr. Ms. Chandler A. Fortson Mr. Frank C. Pinkston, Jr. Mrs. Lee Kinman Bailey Mrs. Janet Bowers Hale Mr. Robert T. Trammell, Jr. 2009 Mrs. Harriett Newton Sams Dr. Henry Clay Mrs. Jean Huffman Peterson 1993 Miss Paige M. Hopkins 1972 Mrs. Donna Kay Miller McGoldrick Mrs. Cheryl Parker Shurling Mr. Robert S. Burgess Ms. Elizabeth V. McGoldrick Dr. William V. Argo, Jr. Mrs. Gena Lawrence O’Shaughnessey Mr. H. Andrew Young Mr. Lee Morris Butler Mr. David A. O’Shaughnessey Mrs. Helen Hatcher Braswell Mrs. Karen Ramsbottom Parrott 1986 Mrs. Jessica Ogburn Driver Mr. John C. Gordon Mr. William A. Snow IV Dr. Mark E. Barrow Mr. Brad Hutcheson Mr. Henry K. Koplin Mr. Stephen M. Solomon V Mr. Brettly R. Hendley Dr. Wood D. Pope Mr. Eugene M. Maddux 1979 Mrs. Susan Eberhardt Kennedy Mrs. Kathryn Simmons Strickland Mr. Bryan B. Persons Dr. J. Duward Benson, Jr. Mr. Thomas H. McCook, Jr. 1994 Mr. H. Stephen Popper III Mrs. Denise Beall Fritze Mr. Michael S. McCue Mrs. Emily Cartwright Barton Ms. Susan T. Walraven Mr. Henry Wilbur Harper III Mrs. Candy Conn McMahon Ms. Rebecca R. Burgess 1973 Mr. L. Russell Hilburn, Jr. Mr. Arthur R. Newberry, Jr. Ms. Frances Adams Harrell Mrs. Nelle Childs Barnett Ms. Anneilia Holton-Williams Mr. Adam N. Sokoloff Mrs. Sally Sanders Hatcher Mr. Randall C. Bashinski Ms. Jaime C. Kaplan 1987 Mrs. Anna Lovein Sharpton Mrs. Patricia Miller Butler Ms. Melanie Maddux Mr. Jim Adams III Mr. James F. Toler Mrs. Cynde Martin Dickey Mr. William F. Monfort, Jr. Mrs. Marjorie Huckabee Carter Mrs. Laura Avant George Mrs. Summer Smisson Neel Mrs. Dixie Butler Clark Mr. William C. Harris Mr. Bryan E. Tiller Mrs. Stephanie Sidaway Jones Mr. Richard B. Hicks III Mr. William M. Reynolds, Jr. Mrs. Dawn Smisson Liipfert Mrs. Carlen Massey Self Dr. Richard B. Liipfert Mr. William Zane Vance Mrs. Jan Jones Marsh Mrs. Kristy Jay Wilson

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in honor of Billy Anderson in honor of Cynde Martin Dickey in honor of Mary Carolyn Hulgan in honor of Terry M. Sowell’s Third Grade Class Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Richardson III Miss Emily T. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Virgil P. Warren Mr. Paul R. Jenny Drs. George and Anne (Muffy) Hanse Dr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Tift Mrs. Helen D. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Miss Margaret C. Anderson in honor of T. F. Fields in honor of Reeda Katz in honor of Lillie Sweet Holiman Strickland Miss Virginia R. Anderson Mr. John C. Gordon Mr. Hunter N. and Dr. Anna W. Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Dupuy in honor of Duncan DeVane Walker IV Mr. William D. Smith, Sr. in honor of Sam Culp in honor of Anne (Muffy) Hanse in honor of Kathleen Medlin in honor of Mack Strickland The Cobb Foundation Dr. and Mrs. John H. Culp, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Durso, Jr. Lt. Col. and Mrs. Keith P. Leslie Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Dupuy Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. McCord IV in honor of Wanda Watson in honor of Lynch Davis Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Parel II in honor of in honor of Summer Dawn Neel in honor of Ann B. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Ruziecki Mr. and Mrs. D. Hughes Pinson Dr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Smisson, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Brogdon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson Powers Community Foundation of Central Georgia in honor of Jane Williams in honor of Mrs. Robin P. Schorr Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. Mr. William M. Flatau and Mrs. Sandra P. Popson Mr. Hunter N. and Dr. Anna W. Hogan Mr. and Mrs. James C. Bevill Dr. and Mrs. George S. Stefanis Mr. Stephen A. Reichert Memorials

in memory of Andy Anderson in memory of Felice McGoldrick Geeslin in memory of Reba Amerson Lanier in memory of Martha Weaver McKenzie in memory of Judge Wilbur D. Owens, Jr. Class of 1984 Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick McGoldrick III Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Dr. and Mrs. Amos M. Anderson III Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Horne III in memory of Betty Atwater Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williams Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones Mrs. Maureen Feicht Howard in memory of Myrtle Gillepsie Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Braswell Mrs. Bettie A. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Jr. in memory of Marjorie Lane Lovein Dr. and Mrs. William P. Brooks Mrs. Lynn H. Massey in memory of Arthur Sheldon Besser Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Adams Mr. and Mrs. John D. Cozart Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Stratford Academy Board of Trustees in memory of Era Black Goodner Mr. Wade T. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Bowen Brothers Clothiers in memory of Dr. Robert C. Bleke Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey III Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bridges Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter in memory of Otis Walton Gunn Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Easterlin Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. in memory of Dr. Stanley T. Peskoe Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Mr. and Mrs. John D. Eubanks Ms. Tricia B. Burttram Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. Davis, Jr. Mrs. Nell Flatau Mr. Charles M. Cork, Jr. Mrs. Otis Benton Gunn Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Liipfert in memory of Janet Carter Bridges in memory of Elsie Lowden Maxwell Hambright Dr. and Mrs. William B. Dasher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. in memory of Donald Dempsey Pond Ms. Cindy Jones Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Horne III Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Liipfert Stratford Academy Alumni Association Mrs. Alberta W. Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones Mrs. Lynn H. Massey in memory of Martha Lilyan “Tilly” Hanberry Mr. and Mrs. W. Tyler Evans, Jr. Dr. J. Lon King, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III in memory of Charles L. Cantrell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bert F. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Fields Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Travis Mr. and Mrs. David Gugin Dr. and Mrs. Larry E. Landers in memory of Joel Plant Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Hardeman Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Maxwell III in memory of Dr. William Cottles Shirley, Sr. in memory of Gail Jones Davis Class of 1984 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Dr. and Mrs. Amos M. Anderson III Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. in memory of Nell Warren Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Mack Minton III Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bowdre, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hays, Sr. in memory of John Cobb Dennis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Ms. Lisa Moore Dr. and Mrs. William P. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Jones Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Ms. Lisa L. Hernandez Mrs. Ralph G. Newton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin Jones, Cork & Miller, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mrs. Catherine H. Newton Mr. and Mrs. Marc A. Corsini Mr. David P. Kempa in memory of James Sewell Elliott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lineberger Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Paschal III Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Cox III Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. King Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Garland, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Reeves Mr. Chovine R. Rader, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. J. Ronald Eaker Dr. and Mrs. Larry E. Landers Stratford Academy Alumni Association Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Sams Mr. John C. Gordon Ms. Betty Lane Mr. and Mrs. Bert F. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Harper III in memory of Marshall Farmer Mrs. Margaret Strickland Lovein Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mrs. Joyce H. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Lovein in memory of Grace Culbreath Hinson Miss Mary Octavia Weaver Mrs. Esther Harris Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III Ms. Kathryn C. Lupberger Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Young Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Shep Marsh Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mrs. Thelma Hight Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Maxwell III in memory of John Thomas Mitchell, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones in memory of Earl W. Farriba in memory of Jeanne Jones Holliday Ms. Sally E. McIntosh Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Dr. and Mrs. David E. Kent Mrs. Lloyd W. Bowden Dr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Smisson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John McNeill IV Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Maddux, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Stratford Academy Alumni Association Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Mitchell III in memory of Virginia Fickling Monfort Dr. and Mrs. Charles May, Jr. Mrs. Bettie A. Lawrence Mrs. Lillian P. Peck Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Meadors Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Rabun in memory of Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Jones Mrs. Chandler Jones Pike Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Jr. Mr.* and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Sr. Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin Mrs. Lucille F. Pinkston Mrs. Lloyd W. Bowden Mrs. Nancy H. Shingler Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Warren Plowden Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter in memory of Edna Todd Fernandez Mrs. William C. Shirley, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roy Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Ms. Parry Brown in memory of Dr. John Paul Jones, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William D. Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Rufus D. Sams III Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. John C. Gordon Dr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Smisson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Edmond Sharpton Mr. and Mrs. John S. Neel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Ms. Frances H. Stapleton Mr. and Mrs. E. Raymond Smith Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III Mr. and Mrs. Milford B. Hatcher, Jr. in memory of Thomas J. Kelley Mrs. Mary Anne Shirley Watters Mr. and Mrs. G. Boone Smith III Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Persons Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Strickland Mr. Davis S. Popper Heart of Georgia Insurance Brokers Mrs. Carol B. Lanier Mrs. George Boone Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Stephen Popper III Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker in memory of Dr. George Michael Shoffner Mr. and Mrs. Phillip F. Sullivan Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lineberger Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. in memory of Virginia Anderson Kempa The Jackson Springs Garden Club Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Eubanks Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Clay, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bert F. Thompson Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Eubanks Mrs. Betty C. Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Tidwell Dr. and Mrs. Michael W. Poole in memory of Mary J. Moore Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gross Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Ms. Sheryl H. Towers Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Sams Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Trinity Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Dr. and Mrs. David E. Kent Mrs. Catherine H. Newton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams III Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Strickland Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Rabun Mr. and Mrs. George E. Youmans, Sr. Ms. Lisa Lineberger Trevitt in memory of Dr. Ralph G. Newton Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. John McNeill IV Dr. and Mrs. Michael W. Poole in memory of Vincenette Barone McDowell in memory of William James Follette Mr. and Mrs. Bert F. Thompson Dr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Smisson, Jr. Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gross Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Sams Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift in memory of Joseph Carlmen Oliner Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Walker Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Strickland in memory of Brenda Mayo French McGlon Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Mr. and Mrs. Tom K. Tracy Dr. Artie Schwartz

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in memory of Emogene Lena Signor Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey III in memory of Carolyn Waits Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Newberry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin Dr. and Mrs. Michael W. Poole Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Dr. Artie Schwartz Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Poole Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gross Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey III Mrs. George Boone Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. Randall Smith Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. W. Tyler Evans, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. in memory of Anne Eubank Tumlin Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Dr. and Mrs. A. Kenneth Harper Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stribling Ms. Sally M. Heard Vanderlande Industries Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Walker in memory of Tex Jackson Watson in memory of Herbert Elmo “Smokey” Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williams Ms. Sylvia Ann Boykin Simmons, Jr. Mrs. Betty C. Hilburn Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Young Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Young Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones in memory of Jesse Williams Mr. and Mrs. David F. Green Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Liipfert in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Henry Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Jr. Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gross Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Harding Tift III in memory of Dr. Ed L. “Buddy” Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Grove Ms. Lisa Moore Mr.* and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. John S. Neel, Jr. * Deceased Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Braswell in memory of Glenn Tiller Mr. and Mrs. Oney H. Hudson II Mrs. Catherine H. Newton Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Brogdon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Jennings Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ogburn, Jr. Mrs. Dinah Brown Mr.* and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Mr. and Mrs. Edmund E. Olson Dr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Smisson, Jr.

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Anonymous (4) Mr. Robert A. Bowen III Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Cox III Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lucas Harrington Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Mrs. Diane M. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mrs. Esther Harris Dr. and Mrs. Larry E. Landers Mr. and Mrs. Elton M. Adams III Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brewer Dr. and Mrs. Talley F. Culclasure, Jr. Mrs. Shirley S. Harris Mrs. Carol B. Lanier Mr. Howell A. Adams III Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Remer C. Daniel Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Mr. and Mrs. William H. Larsen Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Brogdon, Jr. Ms. Mary Parker Davis Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Hatcher, Sr. Mrs. Bettie A. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Adrien Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Welborn B. Davis III Mrs. Milford B. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. Andy Lawson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Aivalotis Dr. and Mrs. W. Morris Brown, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Daws Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. 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Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Shawn A. Burklin Mr. and Mrs. John K. Dukes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Maddux, Sr. Miss Virginia R. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. William D. Burton, Jr. Mrs. John K. Dukes, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Herndon Mr. Richard P. Maier Mr. and Mrs. Greg Atkinson Butler Automotive Group, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. J. Ronald Eaker Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Hicks III Mr. and Mrs. James A. Manley III Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Austin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Butler III Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Easterlin Mrs. Thelma Hight Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mann Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Butler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Guy B. Eberhardt, Sr. Hills Family Foundation Mrs. Susan G. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. George W. Butler Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Edenfield Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Hills Mrs. Susan Hanberry Martin Mr. Srinivas P. Bandi and Dr. Sailaja A. Bandi Mr. and Mrs. L. Morris Butler Mr. and Mrs. Crawford B. Edwards, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hinson, Sr. Mr. Brian Mascia Mrs. Lisa Browne Barksdale Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Butler Mr. and Mrs. C. Scott Ellison Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Hofstadter Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Mr. Thomas J. Bartol Drs. Craig and Brenda V. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Holmes III Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Matson Col.* Wante J. Bartol Mrs. Betsy Longinotti Carson Mrs. Linda Ellison Mr. and Mrs. Franklin S. Horne, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Maxwell III Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bashinski, Jr. Mrs. Janet Cook Carter Mr. and Mrs. G. Griff Ethridge, Jr. Mrs. Vicki T. Howell Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Mays Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Bass, Sr. Mrs. Mary Reid Carter Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Eubanks Mr. and Mrs. David C. Hricik Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas McAfee III Mr. and Mrs. John Baum Mr. and Mrs. John F. Castle Mr. and Mrs. John D. Eubanks Ms. Kathryn W. Hricik Dr. and Mrs. George W. McCommon Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin Mr. and Mrs. Whitney T. Evans III Mr. Jeff Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. McCook, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. J. Duward Benson, Jr. Cherokee Brick & Tile Company Ms. Louisa M. Felton Mr. Brad Hutcheson Dr. and Mrs. W. Rob McCormack Mr. and Mrs. James A. Berg, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Christianson Dr. and Mrs. James B. Ferrari Ms. Lynn Hutto Mrs. Virginia M. McCowen Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Bevill Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Clark Ms. Shannon Kay Fickling Mr. Rene Iglesias and Mrs. Ethel Zuniga Mr. and Mrs. Brent A. McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Clark Mr. William A. Fickling III Image Staffing Services Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Dr. and Mrs. Tarek Bisat Mr. and Mrs. Blair K. Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. Tommy C. Fletcher Mr. and Mrs. Melville A. Jamison II Dr. and Mrs. Christopher L. McLendon Dr. Priscilla D. Bleke Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Cleveland, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Garry J. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jay McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLP Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Bobbitt Mr. John P. Cole and Ms. Mary S. Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Fredrickson Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. John McNeill IV Ms. Dorothy C. Bouldin Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Collins Mr. John Paul Gaddy Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. McWilliams Mr. and Mrs. William R. Bowden Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Collins Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Garland, Sr. Ms. Cindy Jones Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer F. Meadors Ms. Michelle M. Bowdoin Community Foundation of Central Georgia Mr. and Mrs. John Garner Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Jones Mr. and Mrs. John R. Medlin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bowen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Copelan, Sr. Mrs. Sandy M. Garvin Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones Mr. and Mrs. John W. Meeks, Jr. Georgia Grid Mr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Jones Merck Company Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David E. Gibson Ms. Kelly Jones Microsoft Giving Campaign The JK Group Inc. Mrs. Joyce D. Gibson Dr. and Mrs. Todd Jones Mr.* and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Sr. Ms. Irene Goodenough Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Jones Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Jr. Mr. John C. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones Mr. and Mrs. William F. Monfort, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Greene Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones Dr. and Mrs. Hank Moore Mr. and Mrs. George S. Greer Mr. James E. Jordan Ms. Lisa Moore Mr. and Mrs. Chad F. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Judd Mrs. Sheri T. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Emmitte H. Griggs Dr. Frank H. Katz and Ms. Sara Walcott Mr. and Mrs. John S. Neel, Jr. Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gross Dr. and Mrs. S. Douglas Katz Dr.* and Mrs. Ralph G. Newton, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Grossnickle Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Kehl Mrs. Catherine H. Newton Dr. and Mrs. William F. Grossnickle Mr. T. Michael Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Matt Grubb Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kelly Mrs. Jacinda Neal Norvell Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gumbart Mr. David P. Kempa Mr. and Mrs. Kerry O’Brien Mrs. Otis Benton Gunn Dr. and Mrs. David E. Kent Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ogburn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Hardeman Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kersey Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Oliner Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Harper III Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Koplin Mr. and Mrs. James Frank Olliff Mrs. Joyce H. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Myron Koplin Mr. and Mrs. Edmund E. Olson Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Harper Ms. Alice M. Kunce Mr. and Mrs. Brandon A. Oren

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Dr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey, Jr. Ms. Abby Schirmer Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Stecher, Jr. Ms. Evelyn F. Palmer and Ms. Evelyn F. Ogden Ms. Heidi Schnee Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III Mr. Kyle Schnitzenbaumer Dr. and Mrs. N. Brad Stevens, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Schorr, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Stewart Mrs. Elizabeth K. Parks Dr. and Mrs. Carl C. Schuessler, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Passante Dr. Artie Schwartz Stratford Academy SIP Patricia Stewart Burgess Foundation Mr. Billy Sellers Mrs. Claire A. Strawn Mr. and Mrs. Crawford G. Peace Mr. and Mrs. Rader J. Sellers Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stribling Ms. Angelyn H. Peacock Mr. Malav and Dr. Sheila K. Shah Mr. and Mrs. Jay T. Stroman Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Peavy Dr. and Mrs. Wade H. Shaw, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Stroup Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Persons Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. J. Blake Sullivan Mrs. Kathleen P. Peterson Mrs. Nancy H. Shingler SunTrust Foundation Matching Gift Program Mr. Gabriel Pham and Dr. Zoe J. Jones Dr.* and Mrs. William C. Shirley, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Sweat Ms. Mary Rae Phelps Dr.* and Mrs. G. M. Shoffner Ms. Lillian M. Talcott Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Pinkston, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. F. Tredway Shurling Taylor-Stevens Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hughes Pinson Mr. and Mrs. H. Frank Shurling, Jr. The Fickling Family Foundation Mr. Raymond A. Pippin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robin R. Siegel The Peyton Anderson Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Roger M. Pitt Dr. and Mrs. James S. Sim The R. A. Bowen Trust Dr. and Mrs. William E. Pound Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bernard Simmons Mrs. Martha Y. Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Veto Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson Powers Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Slappey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Thomas W. L. Amos, Sr. Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy V. Whipple Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Rabun Ms. Liesl P. Slocumb Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wade Thomas Wachovia Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. White, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reeves, Jr. Mrs. Margaret Slocumb Mr. and Mrs. Bert F. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Duncan D. Walker III Dr. Bunny Simon Williams Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Reeves Mrs.* Claire L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. William P. Thompson, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spencer Reeves, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thomson Mrs. Virginia S. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams III Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Eugene Smith, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Tift Ms. Shelli L. Wall Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Wilson Regions Bank Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Smith Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mr. and Mrs. David P. Walsh, Jr. Women’s Health of Augusta, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Reichert, Sr. Ms. Patricia M. Smith Ms. Nancy Todd Drs. Fady S. and Carol D. Wanna Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Woodcock Mr. William M. Reynolds, Jr. Mr. Raymond H. Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jeff Treadway Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Mr. and Mrs. James Wootan Mrs. Juanita W. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Sam J. Smith III Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Turner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ronald Watson Mr. and Mrs. Kazuhiro Yoshida Dr. and Mrs. David H. Rozier Ms. Parrish Smotherman Dr. and Mrs. James A. Upshaw Mrs. Wanda F. Watson Drs. F. Kevin and Elizabeth S. Young Mr. Tracy Rucker Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. Mr. Prasad V. and Dr. Kavitha Vemuri Mrs. Mary Anne Shirley Watters Mr. and Mrs. H. Andrew Young Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Sams Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Stallworth, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Minor C. Vernon Drs. Lawrence and Sandra Webb Mr. Thomas A. Sams III Ms. Frances H. Stapleton Mr. and Mrs. Stewart C. Vernon Mr. and Mrs. Manning Weir Pledges and Gifts for the Capital Campaign Restricted to the Science Center Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Adams Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Dorogy Mr. Donald A. and Dr. Cheryl F. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Mitchell III Dr. and Mrs. George S. Stefanis Mr. Wade T. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Ron Douthit Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Jones Mr. Richard E. Moyer and Dr. Ericha Benshoff Stratford Academy Faculty, Staff and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O. Adrien Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Todd Jones Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Nagle Administration Dr. and Mrs. Amos M. Anderson III Mrs. Alberta W. Elliott Jones, Cork & Miller, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Sarjit J. Patel Mr. and Mrs. Phillip F. Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Barrow Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Evans Mr. David P. Kempa Mrs. Lillian P. Peck Dr. and Mrs. Nick Tehrani Dr. and Mrs. Don C. Beringer Mr. and Mrs. W. Tyler Evans, Jr. Drs. Atul and Minni Khurana Mrs. Lucille F. Pinkston Mr. Jon and Dr. Betsy Perry Thacker Mr. and Mrs. David W. Bethune Exxon Mobil Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. King Mr. and Mrs. Warren Plowden Dr. and Mrs. Carter E. Tharpe Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Bevill Drs. Keith and Sondralyn Fackler Dr. and Mrs. Larry E. Landers Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Poku The Felix and Bola Sogade Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bowdre, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Fields Ms. Betty Lane Dr. and Mrs. Farid U. Qazi The Jackson Springs Garden Club Bowen Brothers Clothiers Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Fuller Mrs. Margaret Strickland Lovein Dr. and Mrs. Mohammad M. Rahman Mr. and Mrs. Bert F. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bridges Dr. and Mrs. Fred N. Gaton Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Lovein Mr. Nat B. Read Dr. and Mrs. William M. Thompson, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William P. Brooks Dr. and Mrs. Tarun K. Ghosh Ms. Kathryn C. Lupberger Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roy Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Tidwell Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Gugin Macon Occupational Medicine, LLC Mr. Venkat P. and Dr. Manojna Sanjeev Ms. Sheryl H. Towers Ms. Tricia B. Burttram Drs. William Ham and Debbie West Mr. and Mrs. Shep Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Jack Edmond Sharpton Judge and Mrs. Marc T. Treadwell Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Carter II Mr. Matthew G. Haney and Dr. Carol Collings Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Maxwell III Mrs. Mickey Shepherd Trinity Baptist Church Dr. and Mrs. David J. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Hardeman Dr. and Mrs. Charles May, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Garry Harold Simons III Dr. and Mrs. Devin Vance Waldrop Community Enterprises Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Hatcher, Jr. Ms. Sally E. McIntosh Mr. and Mrs. William D. Skinner Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. Charles M. Cork, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLP Mr. and Mrs. E. Raymond Smith Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Walker Mr. and Mrs. Marc A. Corsini Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hays, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John McNeill IV Mr. and Mrs. G. Boone Smith III Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams III Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hightower IV Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Meadors Mrs. George Boone Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Youmans, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. William B. Dasher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. Isgett Dr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Minette Drs. Felix O. and Bola O. Sogade

Pledges and Gifts for the Capital Campaign Restricted to the Lower School Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Amos, Jr. Mrs. Maureen Feicht Howard Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Nagle Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Copelan, Sr. IKON Office Solutions Foundation W. L. Amos, Sr. Foundation, Inc.

Pledges and Gifts for the Capital Campaign Restricted to the Tennis Facility Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Amos, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Copelan, Sr. Mrs. Nelle Harrington Mr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey III Stratford Booster Club Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Bashuk Mr. Gary Faulkner, Sr. Ms. Jaime C. Kaplan Dr. and Mrs. Paul R. Phelps, Sr. W. L. Amos, Sr. Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Chip Battle Dr. and Mrs. Waldo E. Floyd III Mr. and Mrs. Edmund E. Olson Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon

56 Stratford Magazine 2010 Calling All Alumni Join Us for

ctober 2 Friday, October 1 - Saturday, O Friday, October 1 Alumni BBQ – 5:30-7:00 p.m. Alumni and their families are our guests at a picnic on the Spencer Frank Hays Soccer Field. Come enjoy dinner, music and children’s activities. In case of rain, picnic will be held in the cafeteria. Stratford vs. Griffin Christian Academy – 7:30 p.m. Alumni and their families receive complimentary admission to the Homecoming football game. Alumni Homecoming & 2010 Hall of Fame Recognition – 8:30 p.m. During halftime, join us for the crowning of the 2010 Homecoming Queen and the recognition of alumni and the Stratford Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2010.

Saturday, October 2 Campus Tours – 10:30 a.m. Meet your fellow Eagles in the front lobby of the school for tours of the campus. Reunion Year Classes 1965 • 1970 • 1975 • 1980 • 1980 • 1985 • 1990 • 1995 • 2000 • 2005 See www.stratford.org/reunions for class reunion details.

For more information about Alumni Weekend 2010, contact Bubber Adams, Director of Alumni Relations, at [email protected] or (478)477-8073 ext. 229.

Formally established in 2010, the Stratford Athletic Hall of Fame strives to maintain the rich heritage and tradition of the successful athletic programs of Stratford Academy. It serves as a means of recognizing, preserving and honoring the athletes, coaches, teams and individuals who have made significant contributions to the school’s athletic programs. The Hall of Fame honors the contributions and accomplishments of these individuals and teams who are worthy of recognition and serve as examples for others to emulate. The inaugural class of inductees will be honored at an all-school assembly during Alumni Weekend.

St r a t f o r d At h l e t ic Ha l l Cl a o f Fa m e S S o f 2010 In d u c t io n Friday, October 1 • 10 a.m. • Stratford Gym

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