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Class of 2011: 60 students tra tford lass of 12 Years Together: 29 students 40 seniors were enrolled in 2010-2011 AP courses C15 students earned AP Scholar designations after their junior year 2011 41% of students received academic, athletic or fine arts scholarships C Over $2 million in merit scholarship awards were offered to the Class of 2011, not including the HOPE Scholarship S College Acceptance Highlights: University of Alabama, Appalachian State University, Auburn University, Berry College, Boston College, Brandeis University, Butler University, College of Charleston, Clemson University, Drexel University, Duke University, Emory and Henry College, Emory University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, University of Georgia, Harvard University, Indiana University at Bloomington, Johns Hopkins University, University of Kansas, Lehigh University, Louisiana State University , Loyola University New Orleans, Mercer University, Mercyhurst College, Miami University, Oxford, University of Miami, Michigan State University, University of Mississippi, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, Oglethorpe University, Oxford College of Emory University, Princeton University, Rhodes College, Samford University, Shorter University, University of South Carolina, Southern Polytechnic State University, Texas Christian University, Tulane University, Valdosta State University, Valparaiso University, Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia, Wake Forest University, Washington and Jefferson College, Washington and Lee University, Wingate University Class Highlights: Brian Beringer (Co-Valedictorian, National Merit Finalist, Attends Notre Dame), Josh Cohen (Co-Valedictorian, Attends Northwestern), Doug Evans (Salutatorian, GISA-AAA Boy’s Solo Region Literary Winner and State Literary Runner-Up, Attends Harvard), Heather Reynolds (National Merit Special Scholarship, Georgia College and State University Dean’s Scholarship), Tyler Gibson (Georgia Tech Baseball Scholarship), Matthew Fuller (University of South Carolina Woodrow Scholars Award), Bo Stroup (Georgia State University, Soccer Letter of Intent), Haley Hirsh (Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship), Mary Katherine Kersey (Mercyhurst College Egan Scholarship, Studying classical ballet), Drew Akacki (Valparaiso University Honors and Gift Awards, Playing football), Anna Mae Kersey (Mercer University Full Tuition Academic Scholarship), Robert Lind (University of Alabama Collegiate and Dean’s Engineering Excellence Scholarships), John Ryan Fehr (UGA Charter Scholarship Award, 3-Year GISA-AAA Region and State Debate Winner, 2-Year Debate Team Captain, Debating at UGA), Fielding Combs (Gordon College, Baseball Letter of Intent), Lauren Hale (Valdosta State, Soccer Letter of Intent), Jasmine Pratts (Wingate University Academic Merit Scholarship), Faith Young (Toccoa Falls College Merit Scholarship), Marquez Lemon (Georgia Southern University, GISA-AAA State Champion Triple Jump), Mary Cole Geeslin (Mercer University Academic Scholarship, Selected as Mercer Bears Cheerleader), Amie Yoshida (Texas Christian University Faculty Scholarship) Stratford Academy Stratford Magazine Contents 2011 • Vol. 11, No. 1

Stratford is published for alumni, families and friends of Stratford Academy by the Office of Institutional 2 From the Head of School Advancement, 6010 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31220. Feature: Head of School 3 Stratford Around the World Dr. Robert E. Veto Cultural Studies Editor 4 Programs at Stratford Kathleen Cook Medlin ’88 teaching the Art of Language Editorial Assistants 6 Joyce Ellison, Elizabeth Boswell Avant ’85 alumni Following Their 8 Passion for Languages Contributors exchange Students: Elizabeth Avant, Rachel Chabot, Karena MacDonald, Where Are They Now? Macon Magazine, Lisa Mayfield, Bob Veto 12 Stratford Seniors Photography Around the World Elizabeth Avant, Lee McDavid, Kathleen Medlin, 16 a Tale of Two Schools: Steve Mosley, Terry Sowell, University of Georgia, Stratford • Lycée Jean XXIII North Carolina State University, Safe Alone Inc., 17 JW Sapp Productions Digging History: Ancient Coins in Stratford Education 2011-12 Board of Trustees 18

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From the Head of School Our Global Nature

tratford Academy’s 51st year was Cameron Paterson in Latin and Rachel Chabot with our host families, sitting around the din- another great one, highlighted by a in French have created a new wave of excite- ner table and trying out our spoken French. We number of significant accomplish- ment about the study of language in the Up- also spent social and recreational time with our ments. In keeping with the global per School. Mr. Paterson’s ancient coins project host families, just as the French students and themeS of this issue of Stratford Magazine, I’d like has drawn rave reviews, along with much of teachers had done here in Macon. to talk about some those accomplishments which his work in exposing his students to language I’m very proud of the work that has been done reflect the global nature of a Stratford education and history. And Mrs. Chabot is responsible for during the last two years by our Global and Com- in the year 2011. setting up our new French exchange program munity Awareness Committee. This committee Our Foreign Language department had a with a sister school in France, Lycee Jean XXIII was originally started as a joint faculty-parent ini- very active year in promoting global outreach in Les Herbiers. tiative, led by Upper School history teacher Mike at every division level. Lower School Spanish I was lucky enough to be able to accompany Kelley and by parent Heena Patel, and has now instructor Bill Reynolds has done an excellent Mrs. Chabot (my daughter!) and 15 Upper developed a life of its own — or, more correctly, job of going well beyond introductory Span- School students on the return voyage to France two lives. A separate student group has split off ish, working with our other Lower School staff in early June. The idea of our French exchange from the Committee, functioning as a club. This to develop a human geography component to is based upon the “home stay” concept. There- club sponsors fundraisers and other activities de- our Lower School curriculum that takes our fore, during our time in Les Herbiers we stayed signed to support global awareness. Meanwhile, students around the globe through a variety of in the homes of those students (and teachers) the larger parent group continues to function as projects. At the Middle School level, two new whom we had hosted in our own homes here a support group for teachers in all global educa- teachers have energized the department, with in Macon back in February. In many ways, the tion activities, and also as a way of communicat- new Department Chair Nathalie Ettzevoglou opportunity to spend a couple of weeks living ing concerns to the school when they arise. We and Spanish teacher Nancy Gordillo joining as a member of a family in another country is have learned a great deal from the work that this Latin teacher Becky Gunn to help us continue the most powerful part of this exchange. We ate committee has done. to offer a breadth of language offerings. These teachers work together to host an international banquet each year, in addition to the Cinco de Mayo celebrations organized by Ethel Zuniga and Rene Iglesias of the Upper School staff. Robert E. Veto, Head of School

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Programs on Cultural Studies, Awareness and Diversity Did you know that Stratford’s current students and their parents represent more than 40 countries, including the United States? As a school with a rich diversity among its student body, efforts have been put in place not only to embrace that multi- cultural background, but also to educate students and families about other cultures and countries. Lower School Cultural Studies Program Known as “Reach Around the World,” the and in 2011-12 they will learn about the United Around the World” program include an Interna- Lower School Cultural Studies became an official Kingdom, Brazil, India and Australia. tional Parade, where students research countries part of all Lower School students’ weekly sched- Taking a kids’ approach to the featured coun- and design a sandwich board and flag representing ules in 2010-11. The goal of “Reach Around the tries of the year, students learn map skills and ex- this country. Led by the drum majors, the more World” is to create a global awareness among plore the history of the country, what a day in a than 400 Lower School students parade through students and seamlessly integrate them into the child’s life may be like, and current events occurring Stratford waving their country flags and wearing community by studying four different countries in that country. Various media, including live video their boards. On the evening following the parade, each year. The program works to create a sense conferencing between facilitators and classrooms, all families are invited to a potluck International of likeness instead of difference, inclusion not as well as live guest speakers and programs, are used Picnic held on the soccer field. Families bring their exclusion. In 2010-11, students studied Egypt, to present information to the student body. favorite dishes and many come wearing clothing Japan, Dominican Republic/Haiti and Italy, Annual events in conjunction with the “Reach representative of their native countries. Global and Community Awareness Committee and Club Two years ago, faculty member Mike Kelley and holiday decorations and speakers. ers, organize community involvement and plan parent Heena Patel began working with groups of The Global and Community Awareness Club school events dealing with current events, di- parents interested in facilitating an understanding is comprised of Upper School students interested versity issues and global and community issues. and appreciation for the multi-cultural composi- in educating the Stratford community about the Another goal of the club is to reach out to other tion of our school families. This group has coordi- wonders and diversity of the world and our com- schools and national and international organiza- nated activities like parent forums, multi-cultural munity. Members sponsor forums, host speak- tions that share similar goals. International Art and Culture Exhibit In the Virginia Parker Buzzell Gallery dur- students who attended or visited the school or 22 for families and special guests to view the ing spring 2011, Stratford displayed art and the direct heritage of current families or faculty display. In addition, parents representing the artifacts from nearly 50 countries as a part of members. Some of the art in the exhibit was countries of Korea, Ecuador, Great Britain, the “Stratford Reaches Around the World” In- donated to the school by the international visi- Denmark, Switzerland, India and Nigeria spoke ternational Art and Culture Exhibit. The coun- tors, and other pieces were loaned to Stratford to students in grades 1-5 about the culture, his- tries on display represented either exchange for this display. A reception was held on March tory and geography of their native homelands.

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Stratford Faculty Teaching the Art of Language

na René Iglesias • 20 years teaching, seventh at Stratford • Teaches Spanish I, II, III • Education: B.A. (Universidad Nacional de El Salvador) • Other work experience: (El Salvador) María Auxiliadora High School, Centro Escolar Lamatepec, Interamerican School, José Matias Delgado University, Norton Elementary School Louisville, Ky., Atlanta International School (AIS) “I want students to walk away from my classroom with an exposure to diversity. Learning a second language is like opening the window to a another world, so to be open to new customs, new culture, and new people, always showing respect and celebrating diversity, is very important. We all have something good to offer. I really believe in these words by Dalai Lama. ‘Internal peace is an essential first step to achieving peace in the world. How do you cultivate it? It’s very simple. In the first place by realizing clearly that all mankind is one, that human beings in every country are members of one and the same family.’”

nB Nancy Gordillo • 16 years teaching, second at Stratford • Teaches Middle School Spanish 1A, 1B • Education: B.A. Spanish and Latin American Studies (California State University, Los Angeles), M.A. English in Secondary Education (Loyola Marymount University) • Other work experience: 4th grade teacher for five years, Middle School English for eight years in Los Angeles “I was raised speaking Spanish and English and have been bilingual all my life. When I first went to Mexico City, I fell in love with the architecture, a culture and food of that region. Once we were on a Spanish-speaking tour bus and there was Japanese couple who didn’t speak the language. I was able to translate for them because I had taken two years of Japanese. It felt so rewarding to be able to put into practice what I had learned in school. “I want students in my classes to be inspired to travel and learn different cultures in Latin and South America and Spain. I want them to be confident enough to have a conversation with someone outside of the classroom because it is an awesome feeling to be able to communicate in another language.”

nC Ethel Zúñiga • 26 years teaching, seventh at Stratford • Teaches Spanish II, IV and AP • Education: B.A. (National University of El Salvador), M.A. (University of Louisville), IGCSE and IB teaching certification (Oxford College) • Other work experience: National University of El Salvador — ESOL Professor, U.S. Embassy in El Salvador (Interpreter/Translator and Operations Secretary for the Department of State and U.S. Military Group), Spalding University (Assistant to the Dean of the Education Department), International Institute of the University of Louisville (Assistant to the Department Chair), British School C D of El Salvador — Head of Spanish Department, Atlanta International School • Fulbright Scholar, Appointed as member of a CIS accreditation team for St. Andrews School in The Bahamas B “My most memorable experience visiting abroad was stepping on U.S. land for the first time. All the literature I read studying in college came to make sense for me, and I was able to embrace the American culture and its people even more. I have been to 14 different countries, and from each one I have learned about how each culture is different, yet we come as one in times of uncertainty and difficulty. There are no culture or language barriers when there are good hearts and intentions. “In high school, I wanted to be an architect; however, the political situation in my country kept me from moving to the capital city to study. Then I decided to study languages to become an interpreter. In college, the head of the department suggested I pursue a career in teaching — that was the beginning of the most exciting journey of my life!”

nD Nathalie Ettzevoglou • Ten years teaching, second at Stratford • Teaches Middle School French • Education: B.A. French and Education, minor in Dance (University of Richmond, Richmond, Va.), M.A. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Ph.D. in progress, Modern and Classical Languages (University of Connecticut) • Recognized as U. Conn Multicultural Doctorate Fellowship 2003-2010, Invited by U. Conn. Medieval Studies department to create a graduate seminar in Old French, Numerous published works “Teaching a foreign language is like looking at an immaculate white canvas with a beautiful painting in mind, but wondering how the painting is going to somehow make it from imagination to reality. The ultimate question is what tools, colors, textures, perspectives, angles, and inspiration do I use in order for my students and me to be able to create that beautiful painting on the pristine canvas? Sometimes our painting comes along effortlessly, sometimes that one detail takes longer than we thought, sometimes we are not happy with the mélange of color, sometimes we have to start over again, and sometimes it’s the most beautiful painting created. All of these techniques and methods come directly from my students; it is understanding how my students think, how they process information, how they learn best, and how they teach me to adjust, to a certain extent, my approach. I believe that teaching, no matter what subject or discipline, is always a work in progress and that I have the willingness to change and adapt to the students sitting in front of me. And when our work pays off and we are admiring the painting there on the canvas just as we imagined, there is no greater moment for me.”

6 Stratford Magazine 2011 nE Cameron Paterson • Five years as a Teaching Fellow/Tutor, second at Stratford • Teaches Upper School Latin and Ancient Greek • Education: B.A. Philosophy, Latin minor (University of Arizona), M.F.A. Creative Writing (Washington University), M.A. Classics (Washington University), M.A. Latin (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) • Graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa and honors in philosophy, Won Richard Jenson Prize in Latin, Reisen Undergraduate Award for Outstanding Senior in Philosophy and Award for Best Undergraduate Paper in philosophy “The study of ancient Greek and Latin is not passively watching movies like ‘The Clash of the Titans’ or ‘Gladiator,’ and it is not discussing mythology or wearing togas. It is not concentrated on etymology or current events. That is not to say that students should not learn background material in the study of these languages, but these should be taught as an adjunct to the languages. But students deserve the chance to know what the study of Latin and ancient Greek really are, namely rigorous systems that require them to be honest and humble and not to pretend to know what they do not know. “The poet Randall Jarrell once said, ‘If I were a rich man, I would pay money for the privilege of being able to teach.’ I take Jarrell to mean that the experience one gets from teaching is unlike any other. It has changed me and added to what I know and am.”

nF Becky Gunn • 34 years teaching, fourth at Stratford • Teaches Middle School Latin (Intro to Latin, Latin I) • Education: Dance Major (Florida State University), B.A. Latin (Mercer University), M.Ed. Middle School Education (Georgia College) • Other work experience: First Presbyterian Day School Latin and Civics teacher, Mercer University Latin teacher, Bibb County Elementary School teacher E • Twice named STAR Teacher, Graduated Cum Laude “I have taken high school students and adults to Italy and Greece. Latin students get so involved in the ancient (yet living) world they have studied, that they have to be dragged away from those places. It was an eerie experience to sit in the grotto where the ancient Sibyl sat to issue her prophecies. To see the Parthenon in Greece, sing in the amphitheater where Paul preached in Ephesus, or enter the ancient Minoan temple of King Minos, to walk the streets of Venice, climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, walk into the Colosseum, or see Pompeii. Visiting F generations of history all over this part of the world never leaves you.”

nG Rachel Veto Chabot G • Second year at Stratford, plus two years as a Graduate Teacher’s Assistant • Teaches Upper School French 1- AP French • Education: B.A. French (Davidson College), M.A. French (University of Georgia) • Other work experience: T.A. at UGA, Assistant in English Classes in Cholet, France H • Received Prix de Francais — Top French student award at Davidson College “One of my favorite travel memories is going to Grenada to see the Alhambra. I stayed in a hostel where paella was prepared on the rooftop terrace every night and young people of all cultures would sit, talk, eat and watch the sunset — it was an amazing cultural experience. I think my most memorable moment studying in France occurred the second week I spent there. I woke up early and took the metro by myself for the first time to St. Denis north of Paris. It is generally recognized as the earliest Gothic church and the Kings of France are buried there. I had studied about it, but to walk into that church was magical. It set the foundation for what would become my course of study as an undergrad and graduate student (writing about cathedrals in literature). It was my first taste of traveling to see something I wanted to see on my own.”

nH Bill Reynolds • Seven years teaching, fifth at Stratford • Teaches Lower School Spanish and Cultural Studies • Education: B.A. Spanish (University of Georgia), M.Ed. American Intercontinental University • Other work experience: Delta Airlines for 12 years as In- flight Services Language of Destination speaker, Teacher in New York City public school system, Third-grade teacher in Bibb County public school system “When teaching, I get the greatest joy when I see a true connection or spark go off when a child says ‘Oh my gosh, I just got it!’ When I was a student at Stratford, I had that same moment in Señorita Patterson’s room. I remember actually saying something and the subjunctive tense just came out where it was supposed to, and I knew then ‘I just got it!’ “While I was a student at Stratford in the 1980s, I was afforded the opportunity to travel to Spain, France and England with Señorita Patterson, Mrs. Vogt and French teacher Mrs. McMillan. That really brought the entire language experience together for me. I will never forget speaking Spanish in Spain for the first time and having the confidence and courage to do so. I encourage our kids to take advantage of any such opportunities with Stratford or family during vacations. It is an invaluable experience and great way to build excitement about skills acquired in the classroom.”

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Stratford Alumni Following Their Passion for Languages Morgan Sullivan ’06 Child Life Specialist – Bilingual English-Spanish During Morgan Sullivan’s years at Strat- ginia in Valencia, Spain. During this semester the unfamiliar environment, provide support ford, she took three years of Spanish and found abroad, Morgan took 16 hours of intense Span- during treatments, organize activities during a passion for the language. When she entered ish classes taught by Spanish professors, and hospitalization and serve as a liaison between the University of Mississippi in 2006, she was lived with a madre who only spoke Spanish in a the family and the healthcare staff. Child life undecided on her major, but knew she wanted city where few people spoke English. specialists have many roles, but overall these to study abroad, so she began taking more “In the beginning, times were hard, and it professionals try to make hospitalization as Spanish classes in preparation for her travels. was frustrating to know that my experiences positive of an experience as possible for pedi- As she continued with the study of Spanish, would be different if I was in the United States atric patients and their families. her love of the language developed more deep- — I learned what it was like to be in the mi- During her training and time volunteering in ly and she decided to declare a dual major in nority,” Morgan remembers. “But in the end, children’s hospitals in Dallas and Austin, Mor- Spanish and Psychology. this complete immersion into the Spanish cul- gan has found that being bilingual is not only In January of her junior year, Morgan stud- ture forced me solely to speak Spanish and I convenient, but in some cases, necessary to ful- ied abroad for three weeks in Valparaiso, Chile, truly became bilingual.” fill her job obligations. As a Texan, she uses her as a “trial run” of how it would be to go over- Today Morgan attends Texas State Univer- Spanish almost every day and regularly encoun- seas for a semester. While she was in Chile, she sity where she is pursuing a Masters in Family ters families in hospitals who speak little or no lived with a family who only spoke Spanish. and Child Studies to become a child life spe- English. As a healthcare professional committed The experience solidified her desire to contin- cialist following graduation in May 2012. As a to making children’s hospital visits as pleasant ue studying the language, and she immediately child life specialist, she will help families with as possible, it is imperative that she communi- signed up to study with the University of Vir- children admitted to the hospital normalize cates and provides them the same opportunities as English-speaking families. “Becoming a child life specialist is an extremely competitive career path,” Morgan says, “I know that my Spanish background not only helped me get into graduate school, but also it has helped me with the child life practicum I did at a Dallas hospital this summer.” Having the ability to better under- stand minorities and people of differ- ent cultures and how they feel living in an English-speaking, American cul- ture has been an invaluable experience for Morgan. Understanding that their thoughts, beliefs and customs may be drastically different than her own has taught her a respect for others she might not otherwise have gained. She can truly relate to their experience and know what it is like to be placed in a foreign culture. That knowledge is what will carry her forward as a gifted Morgan in Barcelona child life specialist.

8 Stratford Magazine 2011 Blake Allen ’07 University of British Columbia, Ph.D. Student – Bilingual English-Japanese When Blake Allen ’07 was 10 years old, he began informally studying the Japanese Blake (in red stole) in the baccalaureate language with the guidance and teaching procession at Harvard University of some of his family’s Japanese friends. An interest in the Asian culture spurred his desire to learn more about this Eastern country and to speak its language. While Blake was a Stratford eighth grader, he began his first of five years as a Latin student. He credits those years studying what some consider a “dead language” with his interest and current career path of linguistics. After graduat- ing in 2007 as valedictorian and STAR student, he attended Harvard University, and in 2011 he earned dual degrees of a B.A. in Linguistics/Japanese and an M.A. in Linguistic Theory. It was at Harvard that he continued his study of Japanese, including two se- mesters abroad during the summer of 2009 and classes in Classical Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. In the summer of 2011, he lived as a student in Beijing, China, particular language. Linguists have a great deal at Shaolin Temple doing a social study project of knowledge of at least one or two languages and practicing kung fu as part of a summer other than their native one, because it gives a language program. greater sample of data to pull from when theo- “I have also taken a course on Kanbun, which rizing. It also keeps the linguist from being too is the writing system used in pre-modern Japan biased toward the properties of his/her native by which Japanese people could write Classi- languages. It seems like most linguists, myself cal Chinese, but read what they had written in included, got into the field originally because Classical Japanese,” explained Blake. they had great experiences learning foreign For someone interested in studying linguis- languages.” Drs. Jennifer and Bruce Allen with Blake at graduation tics, these technical aspects of learning foreign Even with all of the technical aspects of languages present the challenge of a lifetime. earning a doctorate in linguistics, Blake states semesters as an exchange student, or traveling Currently, Blake is enrolled as a Ph.D. student again and again the profound importance of for work.” at the University of British Columbia, special- living, working, and studying in a foreign en- For a student who dreamed about and ex- izing in Phonological Theory. Following the vironment. He realizes that remaining in the plored other cultures and countries since he program, he plans to eventually find a profes- comfort of a well-known place poses “signifi- was young, the challenge of studying, dissect- sorship at a Department of Linguistics in the cant danger” of making a person’s social per- ing and theorizing about their languages has U.S., Canada or Japan focusing research on spective more and more provincial without a presented itself with a unique career path. So it East Asian languages. person even realizing. is to that end, that his advice to others is quite So what does Blake hope to accomplish as a “It’s also crucial to point out that this ben- simple: The single best way to understand your researching linguist? He explains, “The object efit is not limited to going overseas,” he said. “I own culture is to experience other ones; this of research is studying the human linguistic ca- urge Stratford students to strive for experiences gives a person the truest sense of the contrasts pacity, not [necessarily] the properties of any outside the Georgia bubble, whether at college, and parallels that every culture has.

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Passion for Languages, continued

Dr. Saralyn Harrell Desmet ’87 Professor of French and Spanish, Chair of Modern Languages Department and French Program Director at Wesleyan College – Multi-Lingual French-Spanish-English For Saralyn Harrell Desmet ’87, learning before,” she said. “I meet people from cultures on to Indiana University Bloomington, where she another language did not just open doors to that are new to me and I know how to approach received her master’s in French Literature, and the world for her; it opened a pathway in her them, respect them and learn about them.” ultimately, on to the doctorate program at Uni- heart, soul and brain. She reads and watches Learning and appreciating other languages versity of Georgia earning her Ph.D. in Romance movies, understanding cultural references and came to Saralyn as a Stratford student. During Languages in 2001. Throughout all this schooling, nuances that many people do not understand, middle and high school, she studied Latin for she studied French, Spanish and Portuguese in and that experience is so much more for her two years, Spanish for three years and French college plus German in graduate school, and more than just overlooking the subtitles in a foreign for five years. She had the opportunity to travel recently, Chinese at Wesleyan College. film. She is able to access and process material with French teacher, Genie McMillan, to Mâ- Today Saralyn holds the position of Associ- from perspectives that otherwise she would not con, France, when Stratford shared a sister city ate Professor of French and Spanish, Chair of understand without having entered into the relationship with a primary school there. Modern Languages Department and French linguistic landscape of other people. It was a natural progression for Saralyn then to Program Director at Wesleyan College in Ma- “[As a professor at Wesleyan College], I un- take her love of languages on to Vanderbilt Uni- con. So obviously, it is no surprise when asked derstand the experience of our international versity while she studied for her B.A. in French and “how does knowing a foreign language impact students because I have been in their position Spanish and spent a semester abroad in Spain then what you do?” she replies, “I use it every day.”

Saralyn in San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala, using a pedal loom with master weaver Juana Mucun Martín in 2006.

10 Stratford Magazine 2011 Steve Peterson ’72 Construction Materials Manager – Bilingual: English-Spanish Stephen Peterson ’05 Fifth-Year Architecture Student – Multilingual: English-Italian-Spanish Steve Peterson ’72 admits he was more world’s largest petroleum refinery and admits of an athlete than a student during his high that he takes his bilingual skill for granted. Af- school days at Stratford and his grades in Mr. ter 30+ years in the international construction Floyd’s Spanish classes were mediocre at best. industry, he realizes his career began before the Yet that education became the foundation of concept of a global economy was fully in place. learning a second language, which in turn, led “Everyone should know another language, es- to his spending nearly three decades working pecially Spanish, unless you plan to live an iso- overseas with international companies. Steve lated life — other countries are growing and carried with him from Stratford a love of the working hard to have successful economies,” stories of Ernest Hemingway. His true spirit of he said. adventure was born. Stephen Peterson ’05 has a much different “I learned a little Spanish at Stratford, but story from his father. His mother is Venezuelan really didn’t speak the language — I learned and he was raised in Latin America speaking Spanish from having to survive and going to Spanish as his native language and English as classes, and I still speak a very street version his second. He also speaks Italian because he of Spanish,” said Steve. “It is one thing to learn lived in Italy for 10 years with his mother be- vocabulary and how to conjugate verbs in a fore coming to Macon. class, but you cannot really learn a language “The way Stephen speaks Spanish is much until you immerse yourself in it and you speak different than the way I speak,” says Steve. “He it every day.” has no accent and I think that shows how im- Following graduation from Stratford, Steve portant it is to learn a language at a young age.” attended the University of Georgia and gradu- When Stephen was a junior, he moved to ated in 1976 with a business administration Macon and was enrolled at Stratford. Steve degree. After a short-lived tenure back in Ma- cannot forget how accommodating all the con, Steve drove west to Houston, Texas, where teachers were for a student coming from over- he met the president of an oil drilling rig com- seas who was three years behind in math with pany. He worked in North Dakota for a year a school transcript in Italian. He laughs when for that company. When their international he remembers that Stephen was actually the Steve and Stephen in Colombia division expanded, he was sent to Venezuela. translator for Upper School Principal Margaret Over the next three decades, Steve worked Brogdon when the transcript arrived. “I think student usually does not possess. in Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Cameroon, Ga- he really skipped over the fact that he had an “I have memories in my head from three bon, West Germany, Norway, France, United excessive number of tardies at his old school.” cultures, and that gives me a confidence in my Kingdom, Venezuela and Uzbekistan gain- When Stephen graduated in 2005, he and work and inspiration that others may not have,” ing experience with international companies his father coordinated a senior trip to Europe said Stephen. “I’ll be able to work so many plac- by establishing their computer systems and for Stratford classmates following graduation. es and that will open doors for me — I may be operations. Having the ability to speak in Visiting Germany, Belgium, Czech Repub- heading somewhere I don’t even realize yet.” either Spanish or English to the local com- lic and Italy really opened the students’ eyes For Steve and Stephen Peterson, their over- pany branches became one of his strongest to understanding what other cultures and seas experiences have not been as tourists. They job skills. worlds exist. have gotten to know the locals and their cul- “The experience of companies paying for Today, Stephen is a fifth-year architecture ture; therefore, seeing places from inside out. me to work and reside for them in foreign coun- student at Southern Polytechnic State Univer- Steve’s daughter was also raised abroad and tries as an expatriate has impacted my life and sity in Atlanta, and spent a summer as an intern speaks three languages — today she is a Medi- career with great adventures and knowing in- in Italy with an architect who redesigns beach- cal Translator. “Like me, my children will follow teresting people from many places,” said Steve. es. His experiences being raised in three differ- a trail around the world. These multi-language Today Steve works as a construction materi- ent cultures have provided opportunities and skills will allow them to live in that seamless als manager in Cartagena, Colombia, for the advantages that a typical 20-something college movement of a multi-cultural world.”

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Stratford Exchange Students: Where Are They Now Patricio Ricaurte ’80 Home Country: Ecuador

When Patricio Ricaurte ’80 arrived in Macon in 1978, Stratford Academy was presented with its first of many opportunities over the next 20 years to host an exchange student for a year of abroad learning. Through the program “Experiment in International Living”, Patricio had been matched with Rusty and Dick George, and he would become the first of 11 students that the Georges would host, including his three younger brothers, Santiago ’89, Francisco ’90 and Sebastian ’91. “The Experiment in International Living” was founded in 1932 by Dr. Donald Watt, who wanted to see ‘a revolutionary new cultural immersion program’ where students lived in a homestay arrange- ment with a host allowing them to develop friendships and understand different cultures in a personal, mean- ingful way with the mission of fostering peace through understanding, communication and cooperation. “At that point in my life, I needed to explore other horizons and break free from the controlling home en- vironment,” remembers Patricio. “A classmate of mine introduced me to the exchange program and I had the luck to end up in Macon and attending Stratford.” His stay in Macon grew from a one-year study abroad experience to two years. That time at Strat- ford was full of memories for Patricio, from his first day meeting the cheerleaders and football team at the home of classmate Danny Fritze, to high school fraternity activities which were popular during that time. He even played on Stratford’s first soccer team and offered much knowledge on the sport to the in- experienced coaches. “It would be unfair to name one event or memo- ry because I cherish all of my experiences at Stratford and all the people I met,” he says. “In particular, Dick and Rusty George who welcomed me in their home and made this experience possible. They are my fam- ily now and up to this day we maintain contact.” After Stratford, Patricio studied aviation in Mi- Patricio Ricaurte ami, Fla. and received his commercial and instru- ment license before returning to Ecuador in 1983 to Social networking has been Patricio’s most re- but probably, more importantly, he learned this life work for his father. In 1987, he established his own cent connection back to his days in Macon. “Some- lesson: “I am capable to adjust to any environment, business dedicated to the importation and represen- thing that brought joy to me lately was meeting with and wherever I go, I can make a life.” It is his belief tation of foreign products particularly in home de- some of Stratford´s alumni on Facebook,” he said. “It that every person should have the opportunity to see sign, energy development and hydroelectric projects. brought all those memories back to life — I spent a another part of the world, another culture, and learn Today living in Quito, Ecuador, Patricio and his wife, while laughing and remembering all sort of things.” to value every human being, every society, every cul- Patricia Bravo, stay busy with their three daughters, Fondness for old friends will always be a gift Patri- ture, all customs, for what they are and for what they one son and two grandsons. cio was given from his time as an exchange student, mean to the people that live there.

12 Stratford Magazine 2011 Frank Borgards ’86 Home Country: Germany

When Frank Borgards ’86 arrived in Macon from cation included two semesters at Ecole his home in the northern German town of Meer- Nationale Superieur des Telecommu- busch, it amused him when fellow students remarked nications, in Paris, France, where he that they thought he would come to school wearing met his future wife, Maria Elena Algor- lederhosen. This traditional German attire is worn in ri. Maria Elena was a Mexican student folk festivals by locals primarily in the Bavarian or also studying in the environmental southern region of the country. engineering program. Frank did not It was not long before Frank had not only formed speak Spanish and she did not speak ties with his host family, the Georges, but also the stu- German, so English was their common dents and faculty. He had come to Stratford and the language. When they married, the wed- U.S. with a desire to explore the world, and imme- ding ceremony was conducted in both Frank Borgards diately immersed himself into the school and all of Spanish and German. its offerings. He was named to the All-Region soccer Frank and Maria Elena have made a true commit- erly,” he shared in an email with Dick George when team, served as vice-president for the French Honor ment to intercontinental living between Germany and the family lived in Mexico in 2007. Society, was a member of the Computer and Foreign Mexico. They have lived and worked in both countries “The world is a village and multi-cultural global- Language clubs and even graduated with honors. over the last 15 years. Today they reside in Germany ization doesn’t always come easy, but it’s worth it,” he “The whole year (as an exchange student) in its with their three children: Falk (age 13), Ciara (age 11) said. “I’ve found that friendships are the bridges to a entirety was a fantastic experience,” said Frank. “This and Kaila (age 9). Frank operates an independent tele- more peaceful world.” was due to the great people that I was allowed to share communications consulting business. It is some of those friendships that Frank began my life with, especially my host parents Dick and Mary Frank’s experiences overseas have taught him as a foreign exchange student in Macon, that have George, and my friends and classmates at Stratford.” about his own German culture and he revels in how carried him forward to today. He has maintained Following Stratford’s graduation in 1986, Frank easily his own children have adapted and adjusted contact with the Georges and they have visited each returned to Germany to complete the additional two from living and attending school in both Mexico and other in the U.S., Mexico and in Germany numer- years of high school required in his country. Then he Germany. “My children speak better Spanish than I ous times. He also reconnected with Stratford friends attended the University of Aachen and received an and even make fun of me because I cannot – by any when he returned for the Class of 1986’s 25th re- electrical engineering degree. His postgraduate edu- means — pronounce the Mexican ‘rr’ sound prop- union in August 2011.

Miguel Angel Martinez ’90 Home Country: Mexico

While growing up in Mexico, Miguel Angel Mar- portunity because the experience gives you a tinez ’90 and his three older sisters were always en- more objective view of the world.” couraged by their parents to learn a language other After graduating from Stratford in 1990, than their native Spanish. From an early age Miguel he was accepted at Georgia Tech as an Indus- began studying English, but it was not until he was trial Engineering major and also jumped back a teenager that he had the opportunity to really im- into a competitive tennis schedule as a mem- merse himself in the English language. Each of his ber of Tech’s tennis team. Following gradua- sisters had participated in foreign exchange pro- tion in 1995, Miguel worked in Atlanta until grams and his parents wanted a similar experience 1998 when he was offered a position in Syd- for Miguel, so from 1989-1990 he attended Stratford ney, Australia, as the Asia Pacific’s Director of Miguel Angel Academy as a Mexican exchange student. “For me, Supply Chain for a Dutch company. In 2001, Martinez studying abroad was a mix of wanting to learn and Martinez returned to the United States by way improve my English speaking skills and wanting to of San Diego, Calif., married and started his own con- er and what a great experience the football games were be outside my home country for a while.” sulting company. He and his wife lived in San Diego because of the involvement from all the students.” Miguel had been a champion tennis player from until 2009 when they moved back to Mexico and today Miguel’s experience at Stratford taught him the an early age and the year in the U.S. also gave him the they have a one-year-old son named Mario Miguel. In invaluable lesson of learning how to interact with opportunity to recover from this demanding sched- addition to his consulting work in the U.S. and Mexico, others and today he has a life enriched by friends and ule. Looking back, he realizes that one year in Macon, he also leads a Center in Logistics Innovation for Geor- colleagues literally all over the world. As an exchange Georgia, really did change his life and how he viewed gia Tech in Mexico City. student, he was given an entirely new perspective of the world and people. “There are so many great per- Miguel says, “All the times in Macon were good, the world and people. That perspective has carried sons in the world, you just have to get to know them,” I especially remember spending a whole day selling him forward into a successful career built upon these says Miguel. “I think everyone should have this op- Krispy Kreme donuts door-to-door for some fundrais- international connections.

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Where Are They Now, continued

Per Linde ’87 Per was visited in Sweden Home Country: Sweden this summer by Brett Burgess and his family. When Per Linde ’87 arrived at Stratford Academy in 1985 as a Swed- ish foreign exchange student, he was not only following his dream to live in America, but he came to learn about a phenomenon that had taken Swedish television by storm: American football. He arrived at summer football practice asking for a chance to play and learn more about the sport. Knowing he was an accomplished soccer player, the coaches set him up as a kicker. Football trainer Jeff Browne ’86 remembers holding the football when Per came up to kick for the first time. “We set things up for him and Per asked should he kick the ball under or over the bar. We explained that it should go through the center of the vertical bars. When he kicked, the ball not only went through the middle, it landed on the other side of the track, and the coach responded with some- thing like ‘Well, we can probably work with that’.” Coaches and teammates affection- ately named Per “the crazy Swede” be- cause of the tenacity and intensity he put into every practice and game. It was the same passion that Per injected into his entire experience in Macon, from making friends to working with teachers in 1987, 1988 and 1989 and also won the Scandinavian den outside, here in Sweden, taking my experience of subjects he was having difficulty translating termi- title in 1989. He played for the Swedish national team being an exchange student to a new level.” nology. Per had embraced being a Stratford Eagle several times, and was voted the best offender and the Per returned to Georgia in 2008, when his son and, in turn, Stratford embraced Per. best defender multiple times by the league. Hampus followed in his dad’s footsteps as a Swedish His one-year stay in the U.S. was extended to two Today, Per is married to Elisabeth and they have exchange student living in Savannah with the fam- and Per’s Stratford athletic career soared. He was three children, Emmy, Hampus and Anny. For the last ily of Dr. Brett Burgess and attending Calvary Day named All-State in football in 1986, competed on the ten years, he has served as CEO for companies in the School. Per reunited with friends Mark Burgess ’88, the school’s first state championship boys’ track in Swedish food industry and just recently signed on with Cole Thomason ’86, Brett Hendley ’86, Blair Cleve- 1987, and was awarded the Dr. John Paul Jones “Best a sporting goods company. During these 20 years, he land ’88, David Bullard ’87, Grady Smith and the senior male athlete” in 1987, being the first, and only, remained in contact with the families who hosted him Shaker family. exchange student to do so. during his two-year stay: the Burgesses and Shakers. “(In Macon), I got to know so many wonderful After leaving Macon in 1987, he served a manda- “From being an exchange student, I learned that and interesting people, not only in school, but I have tory, one-year term in the Swedish army and then set different countries have different ways, and you have a second family and friends for life with the Burgess plans in motion for a formal education in market- to be humble and open about what is ‘the right way’ family,” he recalls. ing, international marketing and business finance/eco- since there are many ways to do things,” said Per. “I Per credits his experience as “the crazy Swede” nomics at Lund University in Sweden. American foot- also learned that even if there is an ocean between exchange student for teaching him these life-long les- ball had taken off in Sweden, so Per continued playing us, it never stops great friendship. I have stayed in sons: be an open person, work hard, never give up, as a running back for the C4-Lions of Kristianstad. contact with the Burgess family. As we speak, my kids always do your best and appreciate and stay in con- The team won the Swedish national championship in and theirs (Dr. Brett Burgess) are playing in our gar- tact with friends.

14 Stratford Magazine 2011 Folke Johansson Home Country: Finland

Folke Johannson, considered himself a shy person pleted an obligatory training in the Finnish growing up in Finland, so when his mother suggested army. In the autumn of 1986, he began stud- Folke at the Great Wall in connection with a business studying abroad in the U.S. to improve his English it ies at the University of Technology of Helsin- trip to Beijing seemed a somewhat unusual path for him to take. He ki where he finished in 1991 with a Master’s was unsure of what to expect, but with the benefit of Science. now of hindsight, he realizes what a great cultural “When I got back to Finland in 1983, I still experience it was. had two years left of high school and I picked “Americans are really friendly and thanks to ev- up competitive swimming again,” he recalls.” At eryone, my family, my friends and teachers, I had a Stratford I participated in track where my best great year, a great experience that will always be one distance was the mile. In Finland I continued of the highlights in my life,” he said. “I was very shy at running regularly, something I had improved the time, and I believe I learned to be more open and a lot while running track at Stratford. I worked brave — at least I did later, if it didn’t show then.” hard at school and graduated in 1985 with the Taking a leave of absence from his high school highest scores at the final national exams.” in Finland from 1982-1983, Folke spent what is Folke met his wife-to-be, Satu, during his army next to Helsinki,” Folke said. “I’ve been married over 20 equivalent to his junior year at Stratford. He attend- training and they married in 1990. After college, he be- years and we have two children. Our son Felix is 15 years ed classes and ran with the track team giving him gan working for a patent law firm and this started his old, and he plays the guitar and likes snowboarding and memories similar to those many American students career as a European patent attorney. He explained that wakeboarding. Our daughter Viivi is 12 years old and have, such as canoeing trips with his host parents in in Europe patent attorneys have technical degrees, his she uses most of her time on aesthetic group gymnas- the Okefenokee Swamp seeing wildlife, spring break being a Master’s of Science in electronics, and patent tics, but also snowboarding in the winter time.” with friends on St. Simons Island, Devo concerts and law is learned through work experience and qualify- On spending a year as an exchange student, Folke eight-track tapes of Boston on car rides. ing, then passing, the appropriate exams. He spent the says, “I recommend it to everyone — it’s only a year When he returned to Finland in 1983, Folke had past 15 years at Nokia Corporation as a Director of IPR of your life. Once you finish school and university, “lost” a year in school so he repeated what is equiva- dealing with patent prosecution, licensing and litiga- it’s all work for years and years, so take a chance and lent to the 11th grade. In the summer of 1984, he tion as well as buying and selling patents. A year ago, he enjoy life while you can — you will not regret it. It worked for two months in Germany to improve his left Nokia to become the director of the patent depart- will open your eyes to the world outside your home German language skills, and then graduated from ment at a patent law firm in Helsinki. country, and while in high school is a good age to do high school in 1985. As required in Finland, he com- “Today I live in Espoo, Finland, which is located it as your mind is open to new experiences.”

Oswaldo Fantes ’81 Home Country: Venezuela

Oswaldo Fantes ’81 grew up in Caracas, Venezu- experience of learning,” said Oswaldo. “You learn ev- ela, with the desire to travel and explore the United erything about the people you live with — about dif- States with as much interest as he did his beloved ferent culture and values — at the same time, they are home country. He was fortunate to see sites all learning from you as well.” across the U.S., and one day dreamed of studying in Following graduation from Stratford in 1980, this country. His dream was fulfilled when he was Oswaldo returned to Venezuela and studied at the referred to Rusty and Dick George in Macon, who Universidad Metropolitana, where he received a served as a host family for the organization “Experi- major in business management and then completed ment in International Living.” They offered him the post-graduate studies in management, finance and opportunity to live abroad for a year and study at marketing from IESA in Caracas. He always planned Stratford Academy. to return to the U.S., but after living and working in From 1980-81 as a Stratford senior, Oswaldo em- the countryside of Venezuela at a large sugar com- Oswaldo and wife Ana Sanabria with daughters Andreina, 14, braced the life of an American teenager. He played as plex, he became involved in community work, golf Ana and Beatriz, 10 goalie for a “not very fortunate Eagles soccer team” and biking. He married in 1993. Today Oswaldo and and worked as a member of the set crew on Strat- his wife Ana Sanabria have three daughters, and be- Oswaldo remembers that while he was in Macon ford theatre productions, including the theatre state sides work and family, he is involved in local politics that he was repeatedly asked ‘What is it like to be an champion “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and and social service. exchange student?’ Today his thoughts on that are “Stratford on Broadway” with sold-out crowds. Still “I work mostly in banking and insurance, but much as they were 30 years ago, “How would you today he claims his current love of theatre stems from also as a CFO of a large sugar refinery,” said Oswaldo. feel if you lived with a nice family in a beautiful city those experiences. “In 2002, I started a consulting firm which specializes and went to a great school with great friends all over? “Being an exchange student gave (me) a complete in banking, insurance and new technologies.” That was my answer — Macon, it’s a paradise.”

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Stratford Seniors Around the World

Faith Young ’11 Finds Classroom Learning “Translates” to Much More Faith Young ’11 has been active in her church, Lizella Baptist, for many years. preter for her group. During her month long stay in During the summer of 2009, Faith signed up with other church members for a 2010, Faith lived with the six- to ten-year-old girls weeklong mission trip to Cieneguilla, Peru. She took part in many work-related in the orphanage and often helped them with their activities throughout the city while on this trip, including spending time with the homework after school by speaking to them in Span- Peruvian children at a local orphanage. Faith immediately fell in love with the Pe- ish. She would also play soccer with the boys. ruvian children in the orphanage and knew she wanted to come back and work Being able to communicate with the children in specifically with them. So the following summer, Faith worked again with the same their native language put them at ease because she missionary and arranged to stay in Peru for a month and revisit her work with the understood them. Lessons learned in the foreign children who resided in the orphanage. She spent time redecorating the children’s language classroom at Stratford helped Faith form a Faith with orphanage children rooms, cleaning the building, working in the kitchen and keeping the nursery. bond with these special children and as a result, she in Peru “I studied Spanish during high school and enjoyed learning the language,” said couldn’t wait to go back during Spring Break 2011. Faith. “But, I had no idea the impact it would have on my experience in Peru.” “I never really considered myself a top-notch Spanish student,” said Faith. “I Many in her group were not familiar with the language and struggled to com- never really appreciated the language until this experience and the way my life was municate with the local residents. Faith found herself playing the role of an inter- forever changed because of it.” Kyle Webb ’11 Spends Summer Fitting Landmine Victims with Prosthetic Devices In the summer of 2010, rising senior Kyle Webb traveled with a Mercer Uni- different aspects of the work that Dr. Vo does at Mercer. versity research and missions team to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The purpose “Although I haven’t declared my major as engineering, the knowledge I gained of the trip was to fit Vietnamese landmine victims with prosthetic devices. It was from this trip to Vietnam and my senior project will definitely help me along the funded by a grant from the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance way when I do choose a career,” Kyle said. and was organized by the Mercer on Missions outreach program. Everything from the political structure to the poverty in Vietnam was new Kyle, who entered Wake Forest University this fall, signed on to the program and eye-opening for Webb. Community service done at home for Stratford due to his family’s friendship with Dr. Ha Van Vo, a biomedical engineer at Mercer was a completely different type of service than what he experienced while in University, and his own growing interest in engineering. Dr. Vo had created a low- Vietnam. On his trip, he found that those who are in need themselves often cost prosthetic that can be fitted without full customization, making it a better work to help others get fitted for the prosthetic limbs rather than trying to help alternative to help those who live in developing countries. themselves first. He said, “It was incredibly life changing to see a completely Kyle was fortunate enough to work with Dr. Vo again for his senior project at different culture and be able to work alongside those who need help themselves Stratford. He learned more about the industry of biomedical engineering and the to help others.” Molly Bayme ’11 Finds New Appreciation for her Jewish History with Summer Travels Even before her graduation in May, Molly Bayme ’11 was able to experience quirement for all Israeli teens,” said Molly. the world and learn about other cultures. As a child, Molly spent summers at- Not only did Bayme learn more about her own tending a Jewish Ramah camp located in North Georgia. In the summer of 2010, Jewish heritage, but the trip was also an opportu- she traveled for two months with this same group to Poland and Jerusalem to nity to better understand religions from the sur- learn about her religious heritage. They toured concentration camps and signifi- rounding areas. The group visited a mosque and cant sites from the Holocaust where Molly caught a glimpse of Jewish life in Po- observed a temple leader conducting prayer time, land during World War II. She saw firsthand what she learned about in APM od- visited the Catholic monument of Mary’s tomb, ern European History with Carol O’Brien Lanier during her sophomore year. and learned about Judaism, Christianity and other “Being able to see all of these things in person gave me a better understanding Middle Eastern religions. of what I learned with Mrs. Lanier,” Molly remembers. While traveling overseas with others her age Her group then traveled to Israel to visit additional landmarks significant to was a phenomenal experience for Molly, she Molly, right, at Israeli army traning her faith, including the Western Wall, Golan Heights, King David’s Tunnels and admits that she was impacted most by what she a hike in Northern Israel. Molly spent a weekend celebrating the Sabbath with a had learned from Stratford about the Holocaust, seeing the same sites firsthand local family and even worked in some community service hours overseas by pre- and then transitioning to the modern-day Jerusalem. Like many others who paring the Holy Shabbat for an Israeli nursing home. These experiences helped are inspired by visiting other countries and cultures, Molly’s time in the Jewish Molly begin to better understand written and conversational Hebrew. Holy Land has inspired her to continue her studies of the Hebrew language “It was eye-opening to experience things like the army training that is a re- in college.

16 Stratford Magazine 2011 Un Conte de Deux Ecoles (A Tale of Two Schools): Stratford Academy • Lycée Jean XXIII In 2011, Stratford reinstated an exchange with a high school in France. In of the city, dining at Paula Deen’s Lady and Sons Restaurant and shopping. years past, Stratford partnered with a school in its sister city of Mâcon, but Individual families also took trips to the beach, the lake, and Stone Mountain, this year’s exchange occurred with Lycée Jean XXIII, which is located in Les among others. Herbiers, a small town in western France. This particular exchange began at From June 1-12, 15 Stratford students made a return trip to France with Dr. Head of School Dr. Bob Veto’s former school in South Carolina in 2002 and Veto and Upper School French teacher Rachel Chabot. The group arrived in Par- was passed on to Stratford. is and spent four days touring the city and sites such as the Eiffel Tower and the Thirty high school students and two teachers came from Les Herbiers to Ile de la Cité area around Notre Dame de Paris. The group also visited Versailles, Macon in February. They were hosted by Stratford families for their two-week learning about the major players in the French Revolution, and explored the stay, and during their time, the students spent five days at the school visiting Louvre Museum. On Sunday, the high-speed train carried the Stratford students classes at every level. They spoke French with third graders, helped in the to Nantes, where they were met by their host families and taken to a welcome Middle School French classes, and induced the Upper School students to try barbeque. The students visited the chateau of Chenonceau and the gardens at out their French skills all over campus. They also spent four days visiting sites Villandry, hiked the hills of the region that sheltered the counter-revolutionaries, around Georgia. On a tour of Macon, French guests visited the Hay House, played on the beach at Sables d’Olonne, went bowling, saw a school play, and vis- the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Mercer University, with the benefit of ited giant machine animals in the city of Nantes. They learned about the famous a trolley ride. They even became honorary citizens of Macon at the mayor’s French food and how it is made, with a tour of an artisan chocolate shop, and office. Mayor Reichert was detained out of town due to weather when they learned how salt is gathered from sea water. In Les Herbiers, the Stratford group visited, so he generously came out to Stratford to greet the visitors and to try had the opportunity to explore an exposition on the Tour de France, as the first out his own French skills. Another field trip took them to Jarrell Plantation to stage of this famous bike race ended in Les Herbiers this year. The mayor of Les see some of the history of Georgia’s agriculture as well as to tour the Univer- Herbiers also graciously took time to speak to them at this exhibit. sity of Georgia in Athens. A trip to Atlanta had the students visiting the CNN This exchange will continue in the future with the trip scheduled to occur ev- Studios and to the World of Coke and eating lunch at the Varsity. Finally, the ery two years. The entire experience was a great addition to the Stratford school students and their chaperones spent a day in Savannah, taking a carriage tour year with the sharing of the American and French cultures and languages.

Stratford students with Dr. Veto and French teacher Rachel Chabot at the Nantes rail station

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Digging History Pone historiam in manus disciulorum tuorum (Put history into the hands of your students)

By Lisa Pritchard Mayfield whether because of mineral deposits or trowel scrapes language” to life, such as a vocabulary activity that re- or whatever, they give students a tactile sensation of quires students to “slap” the board when they see the Students at Macon’s Stratford Academy don’t history as does a napkin on the lips,” said Paterson. “I correct form, but nothing quite like the coins project. have to don togas and wreaths of laurel to become have even asked students to hold onto that feeling and “It is really unique, I think,” he said. immersed in the history of the Latin language they’re write creative short stories about the experience.” “I teach Latin as a living language,” Paterson said. studying. They have only to step into instructor The coins are a relatively new arrival at Stratford, “A shift in Latin pedagogy has taken place — stu- Cameron Paterson’s classroom on a day he’s utilizing as is Paterson. He taught for six years at the university dents learn how to converse and write in Latin, just as his archaeological simulation coins — and they’ve level, first at Washington University in St. Louis, and if they were studying a modern language like French entered a world that’s centuries old. then at UNC-Chapel Hill, as he pursued three graduate or Spanish. We even listen to the news in Latin. It’s Archaeological simulation coins are, indeed, au- degrees. Now in his first year at Stratford teaching Lat- not a dead language.” thentic. These fourth-century coins, unclean and often in, Paterson was thrilled to learn of the Ancient Coins And Paterson believes the ancient coins project heavily encrusted with mineral deposits, are just what for Education (ACE) program from a veteran Latin will help increase interest in Latin at Stratford. He one might expect with the time that has passed since teacher he met over the summer. He applied for the plans to teach ancient Greek beginning next semes- they were last handled by human hands. They are used program on behalf of Stratford and has been assimilat- ter – a first for Stratford. He’ll be asking students to to simulate an archeological dig and teach Latin. ing the coins into the classroom since they arrived. pretend they are emperors and design coins utilizing The students sort through the coins, gently fin- ACE began in 2001 as a small group that stud- software. They’ll be required to follow the generic gering these tangible links to the past. They handle ied classical currency. That group came up with an conventions of portraiture and think carefully about them freely, eyeing them closely for identification idea for bringing ancient history to life in the class- how they want to be perceived. purposes. Maybe they’ll bury them in sand for an ar- room: give kids a tangible link with the past through Paterson’s students are as excited about the pro- cheological project this week; perhaps they’ll identify the restoration and identification of ancient coins. gram as he is. Douglas Evans, a senior AP Latin stu- broad categories of the coins the next. What better way, they said, to spark the imagination dent, said his teacher’s enthusiasm about the ancient Paterson’s class is amazed and intrigued. “Even of young minds and generate interest in the ancient coins is contagious. “You can tell the amount of love though these coins cannot be identified precisely, world than literally putting bits of that world directly he has for Latin — and that spills over into this pro- into students’ hands? gram,” Evans said. “My interest has been raised by the

Students weigh coins as part Paterson’s newly arrived way he has introduced this project.” of the cataloguing process set of “Arch Sims” coins, Paterson’s colleagues, too, are getting caught up or, coins for archaeological in the excitement. “I was thrilled when Mr. Paterson simulation, allow one for came to me about the coin program,” said Margaret each Latin student at Strat- Brogdon, Upper School Principal at Stratford. “One ford. He plans to use the of Mr. Paterson’s exceptional gifts to us has been his coins in class at least once commitment to engaging his students by making a week, as the students help their work relevant and interesting. That can be a real each other identify and learn stretch in a course like Latin. The coin project is great; the abbreviations. just holding artifacts as ancient as those Roman coins “The coins project has is kind of a rush.” accomplished what I think “We think of Roman coins as artifacts under all ancient history can ac- glass in a museum, but our students can examine complish,” Paterson said. “It them, imagine a Roman citizen spending them, try shocks students back into to make out the images on them, theorize about the world.” Only this time, where they were found and why they were left there,” it’s the ancient world where she continued. The staff and students at Stratford students find out, for ex- have been “completely intrigued by the coins,” Brog- ample, the average Roman don said.”We are all sort of like kids when it comes ate two pounds of bread per to holding these coins in our hands — it’s just not day and ate very little meat, something we get to do every day.” Paterson said. Paterson has other ac- Reprinted with permission from the December tivities in his Latin class that 2010/January 2011 issue of Macon Magazine www. he utilizes to bring the “dead maconmagazine.com.

18 Stratford Magazine 2011 GRADUATION On Saturday, May 28, at the Macon City Auditorium, Stratford Academy graduat- 2011 ed its 50th class. Sixty students received their high school diplomas, and 19 graduated with honors. Senior Class President Ryan Ridley began the ceremony with the invocation followed by the addresses to the Senior class by the Co-valedictorians, Brian Beringer and Josh Cohen, and Salutatorian Doug Evans. Mea- gan Graham and Peyton Smith provided musical inspira- tion. Head of School Dr. Bob Veto, along with Chairman of the Board of Trustees Robbo Hatcher, presented the 2011 graduates with their diplomas. Honor Council Chair Elena Dorogy led the faculty, students and alumni in the singing of the Alma Mater. Student Body President and senior Ben- ton Graves gave the closing benediction. The class of 2011 will matriculate at 28 colleges and universities across the country.

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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. The 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 2011 recipient of the Distinguished Alumna Award is Dr. tington’s disease, and the effects of aging. She is much in demand at na- Guerry Peavy ’67. Guerry is a research scientist and a mem- tional conferences and seminars and has published hundreds of journal Tber of the faculty at the University of California San Diego articles and papers detailing her research. Her career has been dedicated School of Medicine in the Department of Neurosciences. She obtained to testing patients for dementia and researching the role of stress in Al- her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Connecticut and zheimer’s disease. Guerry has also worked tirelessly on behalf of Hun- has worked at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center since 1990. Her tington’s disease patients and their families. research has focused on cognitive functioning in patients with Alzheim- After graduating from Stratford, Guerry received a bachelor’s degree er’s disease. She initially studied patients in severe stages of dementia and from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from is currently examining the effects of chronic psychological stress on the the University of Connecticut. She did post doctoral studies at Boston development of Alzheimer’s disease. She has a particular interest in those University in neuropsychology. She is married to Ron Ellis, who is also who are already experiencing some memory loss but are otherwise func- a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California San Diego. tioning normally. Their son, Peter, has just completed his freshman year at Williams Col- Dr. Peavy has written extensively on the subjects of Alzheimer’s, Hun- lege in Massachusetts.

Dr. Guerry Peavy, center, with her family at graduation

20 Stratford Magazine 2011 he 2011 Alumni Service Award is presented to a person who de- the Tommy Robinson Memorial Garden, the Senior Patio, the Barnett serves much of the credit for the beauty of the Stratford Acad- Golf Pavilion, the trees and landscaping surrounding our parking lots, Temy campus, Wimberly Dennis Treadwell ’74. Wim- the area outside the Olson Library, the entrance to the main office area berly is a perfect example of the alumna who never really leaves — she and the entrance gate to the School, which Wimberly and several of her has been a fixture at Stratford since her student days. classmates re-did last fall as their class gift to the School during Alumni Wimberly received a degree in landscape architecture from the Univer- Weekend. Inside the buildings, Wimberly also has worked on the Henry sity of Georgia in 1978 and has been a licensed landscape architect since Tift Fine Arts Center, the Jeff Allen Trophy Room, the John Paul Jones 1979. She owns and operates her own landscape architecture practice here Field House and the preschool building. Wimberly also has gone beyond in Macon, and she belongs to the Association of Landscape Architects. campus beautification and volunteered with the Booster Club, SIP, the Wimberly has lent her expertise to numerous projects over the years Magazine Sale and in the Olson Library. as a volunteer. Some of the landscape and beautification projects at Wimberly and her husband, Judge Marc Treadwell, have two sons, Stratford that have Wimberly Treadwell’s fingerprints all over them are Thomas ’06 and John ’10, who graduated from Stratford.

Wimberly Treadwell

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Class of 2011 College Choices

Drew Akacki ...... Valparaiso University Mary Cole Geeslin . . . . Mercer University Kishan Patel* ...... University of Georgia Kayla Avant* ...... University of Georgia Tyler Gibson ...... Georgia Institute of Technology Sarah Anne Patton . . . . University of Georgia Connor Bashinski* . . . . Georgia Institute of Technology Meagan Graham . . . . Auburn University Jasmine Pratts . . . . . Wingate University Molly Bayme* . . . . . University of Texas Benton Graves . . . . . University of Georgia Arhum Qazi ...... Oxford College of Emory University Brian Beringer* . . . . . University of Notre Dame Keli Grubb ...... Southern Polytechnic State University Ruhi Rahman* . . . . . University of North Carolina, Will Bowden ...... Valdosta State University Lauren Hale ...... Valdosta State University Chapel Hill Ben Bowdoin* . . . . . University of Georgia David Holt Harrell . . . . Mercer University Heather Reynolds* . . . Georgia College and State University Callie Clay ...... Auburn University Ilona Hartwig ...... Appalachian State University Ryan Ridley ...... Auburn University Josh Cohen * ...... Northwestern University Lauren Higgins* . . . . . University of Georgia Matthew Schwartz* . . . Georgia Institute of Technology Fielding Combs . . . . . Gordon College Haley Hirsh ...... Auburn University Miles Seagler* . . . . . University of Georgia Elena Dorogy* . . . . . Washington and Lee University Omair Kazi ...... Emory University Josh Siegel ...... University of Georgia Emily Durden* . . . . . University of Georgia Anna Mae Kersey* . . . Mercer University Alex Slocumb ...... University of Alabama Bailey Eberhardt . . . . . Macon State College Mary Katherine Kersey . . Mercyhurst College Peyton Smith ...... University of Georgia Chidi Ekeledo* . . . . . University of Georgia Marquez Lemon . . . . . Georgia Southern University Taylor Smith ...... Valdosta State University Doug Evans* ...... Harvard University Mac Leskosky . . . . . Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Mary English Solomon . . Georgia Southern University John Ryan Fehr . . . . . University of Georgia Robert Lind ...... University of Alabama Bo Stroup ...... Georgia State University Zach Floyd ...... University of Georgia Liz Maddux ...... Auburn University Kyle Webb ...... Wake Forest University Kayleigh Fredrickson . . . Valdosta State University Matthew Maier . . . . . Georgia Southern University Amie Yoshida* . . . . . Texas Christian University Matthew Fuller ...... University of South Carolina Baron Massey . . . . . Southern Polytechnic State University Faith Young ...... Toccoa Falls College Nadia Gabriel* . . . . . University of Georgia Riley McAfee ...... Georgia Southern University Katie Garrett ...... Georgia College and State University Ashley Kate McPherson . . Georgia Southern University * Honor Graduate

College Acceptances and Enrollments Members of the Class of 2011 were accepted to the following colleges and universities ( * = a student will enroll, † = multiple students will enroll)

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College* George Washington University Mercer University† Southern Polytechnic State University† Agnes Scott College Georgetown University Mercyhurst College* University of St. Francis University of Alabama† Georgia College and State University* Miami University, Oxford University of Tampa Anderson University Georgia Institute of Technology† University of Miami Texas Christian University* Appalachian State University* Georgia Military College Michigan State University University of Texas* Auburn University† Georgia Southern University† University of Michigan Toccoa Falls College* Berry College Georgia State University* University of Mississippi Truett-McConnell College Bluefield College University of Georgia† University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill* Tulane University Boston University Gordon College* University of North Carolina School of Valdosta State University† Brandeis University Harvard University* the Arts Valparaiso University* Butler University Indiana University at Bloomington Northwestern University* Vanderbilt University Chadron State College Johns Hopkins University University of Notre Dame* University of Virginia College of Charleston University of Kansas Oglethorpe University Wake Forest University* Clemson University Kennesaw State University Oxford College of Emory University* Washington and Jefferson College Drexel University Lee University Princeton University Washington and Lee University* Duke University Lehigh University Rhodes College Wingate University* Emory and Henry College Louisiana State University Samford University Emory University* Loyola University New Orleans Shorter University Gardner-Webb University Macon State College* University of South Carolina*

Twelve Years Together Drew Akacki Elena Dorogy Mary Cole Geeslin Haley Hirsh Baron Massey Miles Seagler Molly Bayme Emily Durden Meagan Graham Omair Kazi Sarah Anne Patton Peyton Smith Will Bowden Bailey Eberhardt Benton Graves Mac Leskosky Ruhi Rahman Amie Yoshida Callie Clay Chidi Ekeledo David Holt Harrell Liz Maddux Ryan Ridley Faith Young Josh Cohen Kayleigh Fredrickson Lauren Higgins Matthew Maier Matthew Schwartz

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Class Notes Alumni ‘Macon an Impact’ in Alabama University of Alabama students, Hope Hutchins ’10, Nancy Kate Pippin ’10, Whitley McEach- 1962 fly-over wasn’t too shabby either ern ’10, and Mary Frances Dean were eyewitnesses to Kathleen Hatcher Cook and as they watched the royals look the devastating tornadoes that destroyed much of the husband Gene live in Musella, skyward to see the planes per- state of Alabama on the evening of April 27, 2011. form flawlessly as they zoomed Ga. Their three daughters, Although the University campus was primarily un- Kathleen, Janet and Marion, all over the Mall. He says, “Britain in graduated from Stratford, and early June has all the pageantry touched, there was no power, clean water or phone service, so students were quickly currently two of their grand- and beauty one can ask for!” evacuated the next day. When Mary Frances Dean returned to Macon, she noticed on children, Anna Kate and Jack a friend’s facebook page that help was needed with relief efforts, so she began to look Medlin, are Stratford students. 1965 for ways she could help from home. These students, joined by Elizabeth Jackson ’04 They also have three more Jim Adams writes, “Angela and and Kate Blankenship ’06, a University of Alabama at Birmingham graduate, formed granddaughters: Shelby Rose I have a new hobby which start- the group Macon an Impact on Tuscaloosa. The organization collected clothes, hygiene Carter, 4, and twins Stella and ed nine years ago. It is called products and non-perishable food items for residents of northern Alabama whose Campbell McIntyre, 3. In addi- grandparenting. It is time con- homes were devastated by the tornadoes. The Stratford alums also came to the school tion to grandparenting, Kath- suming but worth every minute and sold t-shirts to raise funds for relief efforts. leen stays busy with volunteer of it. We have spent many hours work for Highland Hills Baptist with all three at home, beach, Whitley’s decision to help was simple: She was used to serving the community. Kate Church, Crawford County Re- lake and mountains. Everything commented that community service is instilled early when you are a Stratford student. tired Educators, Kiwanis Club from catching crab to salaman- “Community service is the Stratford way, and this is just the Stratford family extended and Counseling Center. ders as much as just walking to Alabama,” she said. and talking. Life doesn’t get any For these University of Alabama students and alumni, helping the residents of Tus- 1963 better! Every day we thank God caloosa was merely a way to serve their own community. Hope, whose family’s home in Lance Levens writes, “My for Ellen, Charles and James and Macon was also severely damaged, said, “Tuscaloosa is a second home for me, but it is wife’s name is Jean Pritchard that they are fortunate enough amazing how much people in Macon have done for those they do not even know.” After Levens, a faithful stay-at-home to be at Stratford.” just a few days of collecting items, a 53-foot eighteen wheeler set out for Tuscaloosa. mom for most of the 41 years we have been married. We 1966 Toothbrushes and canned foods seem like such simple things for many in the Stratford have two children. Our oldest, Robert Reichert has been serv- community, but as Nancy Kate said, “Sometimes small things really do mean the most.” James, is 34 and a chef here ing as the City of Macon’s 41st in Savannah and a graduate of mayor since December of 2007. Kristin Stevens ’07 ‘Amazing Student’ Georgia Tech, that citadel of Mayor Reichert and his wife, the culinary arts. Our youngest, Dele, have two children, and Kristin Stevens ’07 took Stratford’s spirit of excellence to a new level during her Abby, is a sophomore at UGA they are members of the Vinev- time pursuing her pre-med degree at the University of Georgia. In 2011, Kristin gradu- and is studying this semester in ille United Methodist Church. ated from the University of Georgia summa cum laude, and was featured as one of the Buenos Aires. I’m retired from University of Georgia’s “Amazing Students” as well as being selected as a recipient of 30 years teaching Latin and Bert Maxwell III was the The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi fellowship. She was chosen for this honor based on German in the public schools. I proud “father of the bride” when her academic performance, leadership and service on campus and in the community. write short fiction, essays and daughter Dorothy ’04 married Kristin’s involvement and leadership are evident through her contributions to Alpha such and have been twice nom- in June. Bert said he loves wed- Omicron Pi Sorority, UGA Hoop Girls, UGA Diamond Darlings, UGA HEROS and the inated for The Pushcart Prize. dings because they bring family I have such fond memories and friends together. Bert, a for- Athens-area Boys and Girls Club of America. In addition, she has traveled to Nicaragua of the first fledgling Stratford mer Stratford board chairman, is to set up medical clinics, conducted research for the University of Georgia,and worked basketball team: Lee Barfield, presently serving on Stratford’s alongside many employees at the Medical Center of Central Georgia during her admin- Tommy and Don Harper, Paul Athletic Hall of Fame nominat- istrative internship. Stevens will take the lessons she has learned to the next level as she Jones, Tommy James, Roland ing committee. He celebrated pursues a medical degree at Vanderbilt University in fall 2011. Williams, Mil Hatcher, Harry his 39th anniversary at Bert Zaloumes, myself (point guard!) Maxwell Furniture, a business he and others (mea culpa) and opened on July 4, 1972. coached by the ever-resourceful James Gerald Stone.” 1967 Roland Holloway writes, “My 1964 days at Stratford continue to This summer Andy Lawson be some of my best memories. and former Stratford teacher I am so grateful to all of the Jackie Poole led a group of faculty, staff, and supporters 20 through London, Wales and that made the great sacrifices Scotland and enjoyed the cool in those early years to put Strat- temperatures, the castles, the ford on the map. Please keep up London Eye, and most of all, the good work for the benefit of seeing the royal family on the the next generation of leaders!” balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 11, the day known as Sidney Tucker Sams and the Trooping the Color, the of- husband Dee live in Macon. Dee

ficial birthday of the Queen. The is a partner with Jones, Cork S erv i ces Photo U n i vers ty of Geor gi a Photo

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and Miller and Sidney stays busy 1968 1969 for black bear and mule deer, with grandchildren, gardening and Mick Anderson is a urologist with Hyatt Field and his wife Debbie and New Mexico and Colorado traveling with friends. They have two Urology Specialists of Georgia in live in Wilson, N.C., and have two for elk which is the only one children: Thomas and Marci. Thomas Macon. Also, he is the president of children, Hyatt,Jr., 29, and Virginia, that has eluded him. Hyatt says, and wife Sarah live in Victor, Idaho, the Georgia Urological Association 26. Hyatt and Debbie opened a “I spend quite a bit of each day where he works for Jackson Hole Ski for 2011-12. He and his wife, Mar- small jewelry store in North Carolina. reading and studying my Bible Corporation and she is a nurse. They garet Anne, have two children, both The little store grew and became and read it through every year, have twin daughters, Kate and Ellie, Stratford graduates. Stephen ‘99 is well-known all over eastern North and this is the anchor of my life. Hyatt Jr., Debbie and Hyatt Field 2 ½. Marci and her husband, Carter, a third-year anesthesiology resident Carolina. After retiring in 2010, Hyatt In my 60 years, the greatest live in Atlanta with their children, at The Medical College of Georgia, spends some of his time hunting, thing I have ever experienced is the 1970 Jack, 7, and Dorsey, 4. Carter is vice and Meg ‘04 is a speech pathologist having done so in Alaska for brown amazing grace of God, for which I am Judge William “Bill” P. Adams president of Homesouth. at The Atlanta Speech School. bear, Montana for black bear, Idaho profoundly grateful.” is in his fourth term as Judge of the

Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at All-School Assembly Formally established in 2010, the Strat- ford Athletic Hall of Fame strives to maintain the rich heritage and tradition of the success- ful 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 contri- butions to the school’s athletic programs. The Athletic 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 2010 honorees were: 1970, 1971, 1972 Football Teams, 1976, 1977, 1978 Girls Bas- ketball Teams, 1964 Golf Team, Coach Bobby Brown*, Tim Clifton, Mark Farriba, Dr. John Paul Jones, Sr.*, Susan Peake Jones, Jan Jones Marsh, Summer Smisson Neel* and Dr. Wil- Above: Members of the 1976, 1977 and 1978 Girls’ Basketball Teams stand during the Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony liam Shirley, Sr.* (*Deceased) in Stratford Gym, Oct. 1, 2010. The inaugural class of inductees was hon- Far left: 1964 Golf Team members ored at an all-school assembly on Oct. 1, 2010, Alfred Sams ’67 and John Houser in the Stratford Gym. Individuals were given a ’66, representing Stratford’s first- few minutes to comment about their experi- ever state championship team Left: Inductees Tim Clifton, ences as an Eagle athlete, coach or supporter. In Summer Neel, Susan Jones, Edna keeping with the day’s nostalgic theme, Mark Jones (wife of Dr. John John Paul Farriba, Stratford alumnus and former Eagle Jones), Bess Shirley (wife of Dr. Bill Shirley),Jan Marsh, Dinah Head Football coach, told students, “What I Brown (wife of Coach Bobby wouldn’t do to have one more game with my Brown) and Mark Farriba teammates and my parents watching from the Below: Members of the 1970, stands — treasure these times.” 1971 and 1972 Football Teams In addition to the induction ceremony, honorees and their guests were recognized at a luncheon following the ceremony in the Smis- son Room and during halftime of the Stratford Homecoming football game. The 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees were honored at an all-school assembly on Sept. 16 and announced during halftime of the Homecoming game on Sept. 17. The 2011 inductees were Bubber Adams, Laine Lasseter Bolton ’78, Dr. Tony Fernandez, Charles Jay and Frank Morrison ’73. For more, see page 48.

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Class Notes Michael Lemon ’06 Rudy Award Finalist Michael Lemon ’06 was not just your average high school football player. With State Court of Bibb County. He history, third in all-time wins hard work and the support of family and is still active with the Vine for all SAC head coaches and a friends, Michael was able to graduate from Ingle Little League. His wife large majority of school records, Stratford and take his athletic talent to the Cheryl works at the Methodist both individual and team, have next level at a Division I school. Michael Children’s Home. Their oldest been broken under his tenure as was playing football at the University of son Kevin is a math teacher and head coach of the Lions. softball coach at Howard High Georgia when tragedy struck and his moth- School. Kevin and his wife Katie, 1973 er was killed by an act of domestic violence. who is a CPA, have two children, Jan Jones Marsh lives in Though suffering setbacks, Michael perse- Ellie, 6, and Griffin, 3. Son Brian is Atmore, Ala., with her husband, vered, and this past year, while a fifth-year a local lawyer at Adams, Childers Shep. Shep is president and senior transfer at North Carolina State Uni- & McCain and is very active in CEO of First National Bank & versity by way of Georgia Military Academy, he was named one of three finalists for the the community. He has been fea- Trust. Their daughter Laura, prestigious College Football Rudy Award. tured twice in the Macon Maga- 29, lives in Pensacola, Fla., and Rudy Ruettiger, for whom this award is named, also overcame obstacles in his life zine. Son Stephen is a project works in the catering business. and was able to achieve his dream of attending Notre Dame and playing football for the manager at the Industrial Author- Their son, Rob, 26, is married to ity and is active with Friends of the former Jennifer Scarbrough Fighting Irish. As fans cheered RU-DY, RU-DY, he sacked the quarterback in the last 27 Mike Weaver. Brian and Stephen of Marietta and they live in At- seconds of the only play in the only game of his college football career. Rudy Ruettiger are in their third year of operating lanta. Rob works for Starr Avia- was the first player in the school’s history to be carried off the field on his teammates’ Ocmulgee Expeditions, providing tions, an underwriter of aviation shoulders. Today Rudy is one of the most popular and sought-after inspirational speakers canoes and kayaks for trips down insurance. Jan writes, “I am still in the United States. the Ocmulgee River. receiving a maintenance chemo Launched in 2007 and named in his honor, the College Football Rudy Award is a na- on a daily and weekly basis, so tional award given to a division one football player who exemplifies courage, character, 1971 have not yet gone back to work contribution, and commitment as a member of his team. Michael Lemon was the “Rudy” Robert Dickey III, a former in my interior design business.” director at Flint Energies in Jan was an inductee into the of the Wolfpack this past season. NC State Head Coach Tom O’Brien said, “Some people Reynolds, Ga., was sworn in to Stratford Athletic Hall of Fame wondered whether Lemon could succeed at NC State after all he has been through, but the state House of Representa- Class of 2010. Lemon has persevered and performed better than anyone expected on and off the field. tives representing Georgia’s Michael Lemon truly exemplifies Courage, Character, Contribution and Commitment, 136th District on Feb. 23, 2011, 1974 but none more than Courage!” after being elected to the office Bobby Hix, director of golf on Feb. 15. instruction at Idle Hour Country Club, was the recipient of the Fight Like a Girl 1972 2010 Georgia PGA Teacher of In 2006 in the middle of the day, Jenny Tim Clifton writes, “I am the Year Award. He was also Slocumb Ewing ’70 was brutally attacked beginning my 19th season named the 2011 Honoree of and beaten to death while riding her bike as the Head Football Coach the 2011 Honors Championship on the Silver Comet Trail in Atlanta. She at Mars Hill College and 35th Golf Tournament held at Healy had her cell phone with her and was also year in coaching overall. Mars Point Country Club. Hill College is a NCAA Division equipped with pepper spray. Someone II institution, located in the William “Bill” Fickling III came out of the woods, dragged her off mountains of Western North recently joined London-based her bike, and back into the woods. Jenny Carolina, that competes in the Trafalgar Capital Advisors was strong, and she fought back. Jenny was South Atlantic Conference Limited’s newly-formed Global safety-conscious and intelligent. She fol- (SAC). My wife of 34 years is Advisory Board. The advisory lowed the rules, but it was not enough to Joy Hendrix Clifton. She is also board was created to provide save her. Because of this tragedy, her family employed at Mars Hill College enhanced corporate gover- became committed to making public places safe again, and started an organization to as the Department Chair for the nance and transparency for promote safety in public places called Safe Alone Inc. The Slocumb family’s goal is to raise Health, Physical Education and the firm’s funds. Recreation Department. We awareness of violent crimes and offer solutions to this growing problem. have two children. Myriah, 21, 1975 As part of this community service and in memory of her sister, Paige Slocumb ’85 just graduated from Mars Hill Lauren Chafin Sutton en- became a certified “Fight Like a Girl” self-defense program instructor. She teaches self- with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in joys tennis, walking, cycling, a defense classes, for girls of all ages, should they find themselves in a situation much like Musical Theatre. She is pres- little golf and making the altar lin- the one her sister encountered. “Fight Like a Girl” is a program that gives women and ently living in New York City ens for the altar at her Episcopal girls a realistic approach not only to getting out of an assault situation, but how to avoid pursuing a theatre career. Our church. She and her husband, rape altogether. Paige teaches women to always be aware of their surroundings, to always son, Cody, 19, is a sophomore John, who is a recently retired let someone know their plans, to carry mace, pepper spray and a whistle, and to follow at Mars Hill majoring in History cardiovascular surgeon, split their instincts. She says, “These classes are meant to make a girl feel empowered by simple and pursuing his own musical their time between Seabrook career with an up-and-coming Island, S.C., in the winter and tactics that can save her life. The most important thing I teach is how not to be a target alternative rock band.” Tim’s Waynesville, N.C., in the sum- to a predator.” coaching accomplishments mer, where they enjoy fly fishing “Fight Like a Girl” self-defense classes are available free of charge for any size group. To include: most wins in Mars Hill in the mountain streams. learn more about Safe Alone Inc. or to set up a class, visit www.safealone.org.

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1976 Ryle. He is Marketing Manager at Bobby Nicholson is CEO of ‘08 is attending Georgia Bill Meeks is an engineer at Rob- Hagemeyer North America (formerly Wi-Beam Communications, a College and State ins Air Force Base and enjoys being Cameron and Barkley), where he has TeleCom company based out of University pursuing a an assistant coach for the Stratford worked for 30 years now. Michelle South Florida. He is married to degree in accounting. Varsity baseball team. His wife June is a 5K teacher at Ingleside Baptist Diane, who works as a teacher’s Grant is attending is a second-grade teacher at Strat- Weekday Preschool. They have assistant in Stratford’s lower Sewanee-University ford, and she helps coach B-team three children: Jessica, 26, who is school. Matthew ’03 graduated in of the South, where softball. They have two sons, Matt, a Georgia Southern graduate cur- July from Georgia Southwestern he is playing baseball. 22, and Sam, 19, who are gradu- rently working in the surgery center with a degree in accounting. He is Abigail is in eighth grade ates of Stratford. They also have a at Ortho Georgia in Macon; Stacey, currently working in the accounting and loves softball and Caroline and Sim Patrick daughter, Macy, a junior, who loves 22, a May 2011 GSU graduate, who department at Cleaver Brooks basketball. playing softball for the Eaglettes. began working as a nurse at the in Thomasville, Ga., and plans Medical Center of Central Georgia to attend graduate school in the 1978 Club. Persons is a past Georgia 1977 in June; and Benjamin, 10, who is a fall. He is married to Laramee Robert “Brother” Massenburg Amateur and Junior champion, Wayne Ryle is a graduate of fifth grader. Wayne spends most of who just graduated from Valdosta lives in Newnan, Ga., with his wife University of Georgia All-American Mercer University and lives in Ma- his spare time coaching youth base- State and is pursuing her master’s and two children. His daughter plays and PGA TOUR winner. con with his wife, Michelle Lewis ball, football and basketball. degree in speech therapy. Brian softball, basketball, volleyball and soccer at Heritage Academy, while 1982 his son is an outstanding baseball Dr. L. Arthur “Artie” Schwartz Jr. player, has been playing travel base- was recently elected to serve as Stratford on the Road: ball for six years, and enjoys hunting treasurer of the Bibb County Medi- and fishing in his spare time. cal Society for 2011. Artie is board Alumni Gatherings and Reunions certified in radiology with a certifi- 1979 cate of added qualification in vascu- Laura Lamb Patrick lives in lar and interventional radiology. 1975 — The Class of 1975 gathered Atlanta with her husband Pat and during Alumni Weekend 2010 for its two children, Caroline, 17, and 1983 35th class reunion. Sim, 13, (photo above) who attend Georgia National Guardsman Major Robert Schlottman, Mamie Tanner Camuso, Stephanie Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. George McCommon is currently Burkhalter, Janet Butler Walker, Leslie Bowen Bean, Jan Pat is an executive search consul- on a year-long mission in Afghanistan Young Battcher at the home of Brown Edwards tant with Waverly Partners. Caroline helping educate citizens with agri- is a cheerleader and very involved cultural and business knowledge in “socially” in school. Sim loves all the hope of helping local citizens to sports but particularly football and become more self-sufficient. Mc- — The Class of 1980 gathered at the home of Dee Ann Miller 1980 basketball. Laura stays extreme- Common has served as an associate Geeslin on Nov. 27, 2010, to celebrate its 30th class reunion. ly busy taking care of them. professor of veterinary science at Fort Valley State University for the past 10 Stratford Major Gifts Coordinator years and continues a private practice and Head Tennis Coach Jaime Cay focusing on equine patients. He is Kaplan was appointed to fill a taking a year-long sabbatical and is vacancy on the Ward V, Post III seat serving in the mountains of central on the Macon City Council. She was and eastern Afghanistan. “I am enjoy- sworn in to office by the Honorable ing my daily interactions with the Tillman E. Self on June 10, 2011. Afghan people in this truly fascinating part of the world. Hopefully conditions Diane Edwards Phillips and husband, Steve, and Ellen Members of the Class of 1980 at the home of Dee Ann 1980 will improve for the Afghan people Jones Scott and husband Thomas Miller Geeslin Jill Young Dean is a homemaker and their animals.” raising three children: Mary Frances, 1985 — The Class of 1985 gathered during the weekend a sophomore at University of Ala- Robin Fernandez McCown is the of June 25-26, 2010, for its 25th class reunion. bama; Juliana, a senior at Stratford; national professional liaison for the and Jonathan, a rising ninth grader. Farley Center in Williamsburg, Va., an She is married to Jon Dean, who is addiction treatment facility special- in private practice at Central Georgia izing in working with healthcare and Pulmonary Associates. She spends other licensed professionals. She her time playing tennis, when she is also serves as the executive director not volunteering for the school. for the Georgia Society of Addiction Medicine and on the Georgia Physi- 1981 cians Health Program Committee to Peter Persons, former Stratford establish, with the Georgia Medical Board, a Physicians Health Program Anne Schwartz Mitchell, Margaret Beall Cohen, Risa Members of the Class of 1985 gathered at the Fish-n-Pig standout golfer, was inducted into Jordan Arnold, Susan Schwartz Mehre, Elizabeth Boswell for their 25th reunion. the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame as in the state. She lives in Dunwoody Avant, Katherine Ann Drake Webster, Paige Slocumb, a member of the Class of 2011 with her husband, Chad, who is a Frances Clay, Mace Flournoy Hall in January at the Atlanta Athletic data center administrator with the

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Class Notes For Purple Mountains Majesty In early 2010, Mark Barrow ’86 and several friends from college decided they were interested in an outdoor adventure “to shake up their mid-life routines.” One of the friends lives in Seattle, Wash. and suggested climbing Mt. Rainier, which is the highest mountain in the state of Washington and the Cascade Mountain Range. For this group who had mountaineering experi- ence, Mt. Rainier presented a fairly safe, physical chal- lenge with enough risk for an exciting climb. They signed on with a respected guide company for a three-day climb in August 2010 and the men were given six months to prepare for a climb coinciding with a time of year that gave the group a good chance of making it to the summit. During the late summer, avalanches and snowstorms are less likely, although dangerous glacial crevasses can be wider and more numer- Mary Wilson, Caroline and Kayla ’11 Avant, daughters of Jeff ’84 and ous. Preparation for the climb included running, swimming and hiking with a heavy pack. Elizabeth Avant ’85 “We were pretty well-prepared, but the combination of high altitude, cold and little sleep made the last day of the three-day climb fairly difficult,” remembers Mark. “We began the summit climb at 1 a.m. and were back at the bottom of the mountain about 5 p.m. the same day. The temperature in Macon that day was 97 degrees, but at the summit the temperature was 20 with a wind chill of 5.” Since climbing Rainier, the friends have gotten together again for a hiking trip in the slot canyons of southern Utah. “We’ve decided to try and have some kind of outdoor experience together every year, aging joints and backs permitting,” laughs Mark. “We’re calling it the ‘Over 40 Adventure Series’.” On his adventures, Mark comments that occasionally doing something that gets you Maureen Howard ’86, left in a 1976 photo, and daughter Audrey out of your comfort zone is a good thing, and it certainly was for him. “When you are a child, adolescent, or young adult, life is full of new challenges and experiences (new schools, friends, jobs, cities, kids of your own, etc.),” said Mark. “But at some point in Centers for Disease Control tions coordinator for Stratford, adulthood, it’s possible to become satisfied with the experiences you’ve had.” and Prevention in Atlanta. They and Jeff is president of Atlanta For Mark, seeking new experiences in some ways continues the education he started have two children: Charles, 9, Sand and Supply Company as at Stratford. Whether that new experience is climbing a mountain, taking up a new hob- and Lisa, 3. Charles loves to well as chair-elect of the Strat- by, traveling, or reading a challenging book, he is on the lookout for ways to broaden his fish and shoot skeet, and Lisa ford Board of Trustees. Their horizons and perspectives. loves to do whatever her brother daughter, Kayla, 18, is a Class does. Catch up with Robin at of 2011 honor graduate and [email protected]. attends UGA. Caroline, 16, is a From Sea to Shining Sea junior, and Mary Wilson, 13, is Jason Sapp ’05 admits to first picking up an under- 1984 an eighth grader (photo above). water video camera at seven years old and not put- Ida Becker Center lives in ting one down since. His passion for telling stories Virginia-Highland in Atlanta with 1986 her husband, John, and three Maureen Feicht Howard through images grew into his life’s work — opening a children. John works at Sun- shares that her daughter Au- full-service video production company appropriately Trust as senior IT architect. Ida drey recently wore a special named J.W. Sapp Productions. After graduating from left SunTrust to stay home with handmade dress for Pioneer Stratford and earning a bachelor of science degree in the children and started Center Day in her class. Maureen says, marine biology from Eckerd College, Jason moved to Consulting LLC, designing and “In 1976, when I was in Miss Alachua, Fla., to work as an associate producer with building websites. Her son, Atwater’s class, we celebrated the late Wes Skiles of Karst Productions. John, 9, is a fourth grader at the Bicentennial by dressing up This move also put him closer to the fresh- and saltwater caves and springs he has Springdale Park, and he loves (among other things, long forgot- always loved. As an avid cave, technical and rebreather diver, Jason constantly challenges soccer and tennis. Michael, 6, ten). I had a dress made for the is a first grader at Springdale event, and then mom put that himself to use the most advanced technologies available to bring back stunning images of Park and loves soccer and cook- dress away. Flash forward 34 an environment that most people will never see. His scientific background inspires him ing. Sara, 2, attends preschool years and my daughter, Audrey, to continue to be on the cutting edge of discovery and exploration, and Jason has been at Haygood. Ida reports that wore the same dress as part of fortunate enough to find himself behind the camera in locations all over the world for recently, they “attended the her second grade class study of clients such as NBC, National Geographic, BBC and Discovery. Stratford Alumni Hawks game pioneers. See the photo (previ- Aside from filmmaking, Jason is regularly involved in scientific research projects. He and had a blast.” ous page) of me in second grade has been part of research teams investigating lemon shark aggregation, goliath grouper and Audrey.” spawning, water snake populations and freshwater turtle populations. He is also involved 1985 in numerous cave research, survey and exploration projects. Investigation into the un- Elizabeth Boswell Avant and 1987 her husband, Jeff ’84, live in Jennifer Pilcher Duke and her known is one of Jason’s deepest passions, and this is reflected in his work as both a scientist Macon with their three daugh- husband, Sanford, celebrated and a filmmaker. His production company now operates full force with the goal of show- ters. Elizabeth is communica- their 18th wedding anniversary ing the world what it has never before seen. View Jason’s work at www.jwsapp.com.

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this summer with their three chil- program, but you will be seeing more is an eighth grader and cheers for the dren, Sam, Katie Belle and Ben, on a of the Dukes at Stratford this year, as C-team. Bobby, 10, is a fifth grader. Disney Cruise to Alaska. In 2007 Jen- Katie Belle and Ben transition to the He plays youth football at Stratford nifer opened her own private prac- sixth and fourth grades this fall. and basketball and baseball as well. tice, North Macon Family Healthcare, Lila, 8, is a third grader and cheers for and is enjoying taking care of families 1988 youth football, takes ballet and plays in the area, while Sanford continues Susan Marie Mincey McCord softball. I am working as a teacher’s serving the community at the ENT writes, “Rob and I have four children assistant this year in the pre-K and Center of Central Georgia. Sam at Stratford. Miller, 14, is a freshman love it! It is nice to be busy when the attends Central High School in the IB and a B-team cheerleader. Colyar, 13, children are all in school. Rob works

Stratford on the Road: Todd Patman ’92 (center) named “40 Under 40 Up and Comers” Alumni Gatherings and Reunions at Morgan Keegan, a regional broker- children. Anna, 7, is in the second age firm, as an investment manage- grade at Stratford. Ellie, 5, is in 5k, 1990 — The Class of 1990 gathered at Market City ment consultant. Not much time and twins David and Will are 2. Café on May 7, 2011, for its 20th class reunion. for hobbies right now, but I run, Rob plays golf and we both love attending Todd Patman was recently named the various sporting activities of our one of the Atlanta Business Chron- children and Stratford family.” icle’s “40 under 40 Up & Comers.” In addition to a successful career in 1989 the healthcare consulting industry Scott Sell lives in Sylvania with his at Accenture, Todd also started wife, Nancy, and their four children: Second Chance Hope Corporation, Josh, 9, William, 8, Sadie Beth, 3, a domestic non-profit organization and Haynes, 1. Scott writes, “Four that partners with other nonprofit kids keep us crazy. We still raise organizations to help provide oppor- Tasha Blount Mermans, Catharine Liles Sample, India Martha Tosh Jensen, Kathleen Solomon Brown, Julie and Lawrence Kern, Jennifer Shaker Lee Buster Wallace, India Lawrence Kern, Frank Kern commercial and registered angus tunities to the homeless and other cattle, have a feed mill operation and citizens in need of a second chance. 1995 — The Class of 1995 gathered at Downtown a livestock service and consulting Todd also volunteers with several Grill on Oct. 2, 2010, for its 15th class reunion. business. It is rewarding but tough other organizations in his commu- on the mind and body! We have sold nity. (See photo, top of page.) bulls as far away as Oklahoma.” 1993 1990 Kathryn Simmons Strickland and Kelly Jay Cross has been back in her husband, Matt, live in Macon, Macon for eight years now. She where he is an attorney with and her husband, Clint, have Jones, Cork, & Miller. They have three children: Charles, 10, Kristy two little Stratford Eagles: Lillie Kathryn, 8, and Reese, 6 – all three Sweet, who is in the fourth grade, are Stratford Eagles. Clint works in and Mack, who is in the first grade. Beth Garland Tucker, Kristan Cotton Moore, Ginny Moore (Back row) George Haskell, Robbie Camp, Leigh Forrester Lloyd, finance and accounting for Ameri- Reeves, Jody Davis Polk and Jennifer Kelly Fruitticher Jim Garland, Ginny Reeves, Jody Davis Polk, Kristan Cotton can Specialties Company, and Kelly Moore, Ellison Lennington Bates, Brandon Rivers Cabiness, 1994 Sydney Hutcheson Garner; (front row) Wes Griffith, Haynes is an administrative assistant at Jay Anna Boone Haley lives with her Killen, Beth Garland Tucker, Juliane Walker McCaleb, Elizabeth and Associates, Business Brokers. husband, Josh, and her two sons, Eubanks Culp, Jennifer Kelly Fruitticher, Ashley Smith (See photo, page 29.) Austen, 6, and Rees, 5, in Amelia Island, Fla. (See photo, page 29) 2000 — The Class of 2000 gathered at Tic Toc Room 1991 on Oct. 2, 2010, for its 10th class reunion. John Kelly currently works as a In August 2010, Russell Branyan credit insurance broker with his christened the upper deck at the father at Kelly and Associates. new Yankee Stadium with his 19th home run of the season. “It went 1992 where no other baseball had gone David Mincey III and his father in the 152-game history of new started Mincey & Mincey LLC in Yankee Stadium – up, up and away, May 2006. Since then, he has into the second row of the upper been in Roberta engaged in a deck in right field.” general practice in conjunction Reese McQueen McCurry, Jacqueline Kerr, Kelly Smith Rich Liipfert, Jacqueline Kerr, Kelly Smith Voelkel, Reese with his representation of several 1995 Voelkel, Missy Taylor McQueen McCurry, Anup Patel, Missy Taylor, Richard local governments. David is mar- Stratford Athletic Hall of Fame Deaton, Chase Stribling ried to Tracie, and they have four member Jason Russell is now

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Class Notes A New South for Robert Bowen ’73 Robert Bowen ’73 always dreamed of visit- ing the world’s southernmost continent, Antarc- tica. In February 2011, he made the trip to the least inhabited of all the seven continents by way of a cruise ship with 80 other passengers from 17 countries. The ship set sail from Ushuaia, Ar- gentina, which is considered the world’s south- ernmost city. After a two-day ride across Drake Passage, the travelers made their first stop at Half Moon Island in the South Shetland Islands and then a second stop at Brown Bluff on the continent of Antarctica followed by numerous stops along the Gerlache Strait. The group docked at a Ukrainian research center at Vernadsky, which claims to be the world’s southernmost souvenir shop. Charles, Reese and Kacey Cross, children of Kelly Cross ’90 Over the course of the 10-day trip, Robert and his fellow travelers saw a penguin community with more than one million inhabitants at Gourtin Island, visited a British research center at Port Lockroy and circled the crater of an inactive volcano at Deception Island. “Seeing all those penguins was amazing,” said Robert. “They would move around us like we weren’t even there.” Robert’s journey to Antarctica has put him on four of the world’s seven continents. His next travel plans include a trip to Australia, not only to visit his roommate from the Antarctica trip, but also to add a fifth continent to his travel résumé. Future plans include trips to Asia and Africa to complete his trek of all seven continents. Stratford Hosts Alumni Baseball Game Austen and Rees, sons of Anna Boone Haley ’94 On March 19, 2011, more than 40 former Eagle baseball players returned to Strat- ford’s Bubber Adams Baseball Complex to play the game they love on Bobby Hendley Field. Alumni representing all five decades of the school’s baseball program joined to- the assistant women’s soc- D.C. He also appeared this year gether with former coaches and managers for an alumni vs. alumni competition. cer coach at the University of in concert with the Macon Vermont. He is involved with Symphony Orchestra. Stratford’s baseball program began in 1967 and has amassed 12 state champion- all aspects of the program ships and 17 region titles. The event was coordinated by former long-time head base- from recruiting to conducting 1998 ball coach, Bubber Adams, who now serves as the school’s alumni affairs director, and training sessions. Jason began Ginny Smith, a graduate of alumnus Charlie Bridges ’95. The day’s line up read much like a Stratford record book this position in February 2011 Yale University and the London with names such as Robbie Sovie ’02, Jay Berkner ’86, Billy Meeks ’76, Jay Cranford ’89, after one season as the assis- Academy of Music and Dra- Wayne Ryle ’77, Kevin Hudson ’92, David Redick ’85, Ched Smaha ’94, David Mincey tant coach Mercer University. matic Art, is an editor for Pen- ’92 and brothers Brett ’86 and Bart ’90 Hendley taking the field. Pink Persons ’67 was the Jason’s soccer jersey was the guin Press and currently resides most veteran Eagle to hit the field, and four former coaches were in attendance — Bub- first soccer jersey to be retired in New York City. at Stratford. ber Adams, Bobby Hendley, Bubber Epps and M.L. Clark. Stewart Vernon’s business, Some of the day’s highlights included two long homeruns hit by former three-time 1996 ASP, a pool company estab- MVP player Jay Cranford ’89 along with the strong bats of the Hendley brothers, Brett Kara Leppert Teising is enter- lished in 2005 by Stewart with ’86 and Bart ’90. Jay Berkner ’86 proved he could still throw heat from the pitcher’s ing her eighth year in execu- locations covering 100 cities mound while continuing to hit well at the plate. Cranford, Brett Hendley and Berkner tive search, recruiting senior across the nation, was ranked have all been honored by Stratford with the retirement of their baseball jerseys. Fol- leadership for national nonprofit number 459 in Entrepreneur lowing the game, a picnic supper was held for players and their families at the home of organizations (www.thinkinga- Magazine’s Top 500 Franchise Dawn ’73 and Richard Liipfert ’72. head.com). Her husband, Rich, Opportunities list for 2011. hails originally from outside of Chicago, Ill., and is the proud Margery Maxwell Kreider owner/operator of a successful served as matron of honor in steel fabrication business in sister Dorothy’s wedding. Nine- Nashville. Kara enjoys spend- month-old Sarah Elsie Kreider ing time with friends, cooking, was her aunt’s honorary flower reading and writing, while Rich girl. Margery taught school in enjoys taking to the sky with his the D.C. area for seven years pilot’s license, biking, speaking after graduating from Vanderbilt Spanish and scuba diving. University in 2003. She is currently a stay-at-home mom, 1997 and husband Jay is director of Robert McCormick currently finance for Harris Corporation. serves as director of music at They currently reside in An- St. Paul’s Parish in Washington, nandale, Va.

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1999 Bert Maxwell IV was a old son, Liam. Caitlin is a graduate 2001 Clint Gledhill is director of op- groomsman in sister Dorothy’s of Central High School and Mercer Christie Cantrell Johnston and erations for the James Landscape wedding and celebrated the University. Caitlin is a stay-at-home her husband, Kyle ’01, live in Company in Macon. He is in anniversary of Bert Maxwell mom, and Bo works in sales at Macon with their three active boys, charge of overseeing all landscape Furniture, where he has worked Beds & Bedding. (Photo right) Jett, Tucker and Tate. (Photo right) and maintenance on residential with his dad since his graduation and commercial properties. Clint from Furman University in 2004. Casey Phelps graduated from 2002 especially enjoys doing irrigation Bert, a past chairman of the Hay Georgia College and State J.P. Haynie wrapped his work as one projects. He and his dog, Jerry, House Board, currently serves as University in 2004 and spent of the aliens in “Men in Black 3” be- live in Macon during the week. Rotary Club vice president and four years in the Army at Fort fore Christmas 2010 and in April was On weekends, Clint can be found is on the Museum of Arts and Campbell in Kentucky. He spent cast in a production of a stage musical in Oconee, where he maintains a Sciences Board. one year in Afghanistan, where he called “Parade in Queens, N.Y.,” This is cabin and oversees the family’s corresponded with Mrs. Sowell’s a dramatic musical based on real-life 465-acre farm. He is also owner of 2000 third-grade class at Stratford. He events set in Georgia. Bo ’00, Caitlin and son Liam Walker the McAfee General Store in beauti- Bo Walker and his wife, Caitlin, currently resides at Fort Stewart ful downtown Oconee. live in Macon with their one-year- in Georgia. 2003 Annie Katz graduated from the University of Virginia in 2007, with a bachelor’s degree in medical Stratford on the Road: ethics and humanities. In 2011 she graduated from the Tulane Univer- Alumni Gatherings and Reunions sity School of Medicine, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Jett, Tucker and Tate, sons of Kyle Alpha honor society. She looks and Christie Johnston ’01 forward to starting her residency in internal medicine at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif.

Rachel Walker Lewis and husband Jon live in Macon with their English bulldog, Duke, and a rescue dog, Grace. Jon is a graduate of Mt. De Sales Academy and Mercer Univer- sity and has been the project director for the Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful commission. He began a new job with Morgan Keegan in Macon in June. Rachel received a degree in Annie Katz ’03 child and family development from Atlanta-area alumni and their families joined Stratford staff members, Dr. Bob Veto, Bubber Adams, John Paul Gaddy, Georgia Southern University and is Grady Smith, Ed Smith and Kathleen Medlin, for the Atlanta Hawks vs. NY Knicks game on March 6. Alumni in at- a certified child life specialist. She is talented and creative people. tendance were: John Paul Gaddy ’85, Tarva Smith Morgan ’97, Reg Buzzell ’00, Carter Kelly Monroe ’96, Will Kelly ’94, Tom Nolan ’83, former faculty Charlotte Nolan, Tripp Moore’83, Ida Becker Centner ’84 and Brad Wheelus ’88. currently working at Beds & Bedding. 2005 2004 Kate Zaloumes received rave Michael Haynie had a recent stint reviews for her performance in at The Goodspeed Opera House, Shout! The Mod Musical at the where he played the lead in a show Winter Park Playhouse in Winter featured at a Festival of New Works Park, Fla. in March. weekend event. Michael has several projects and offers on his plate right 2006 now. The most exciting is his current Kate Blankenship graduated from work as a supporting character in the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Tripp Moore, Ida Centner and Tom Nolan Reg Buzzell with Will Kelly and Carter Monroe new movie by David Chase (producer where she was a four-year starter of “The Sopranos”). Principal filming for the UAB women’s soccer team. has already started, and the release She graduated with a degree in Interested in hosting a Stratford Alumni Gathering in your town? date for the film is set for 2012. The philosophy and a minor in athletic Contact [email protected]. movie, currently titled The Twylight coaching. In the spring, she was a Zones, is about a 1960s-era garage huge asset to the Stratford soccer 2012 Alumni Baseball Weekend band, set in New Jersey. Steven program, helping them in their quest Save the Date – Friday, March 9 - Saturday, March 10, 2012 Van Zandt of the E Street Band is the for repeat state championship titles. On July 1, she began a new job as Details will follow. musical supervisor on the film, which also stars James Gandolfini. Michael assistant coach for the women’s is thrilled to be working with so many soccer team at Indiana State

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Class Notes Sister Act Sisters Emoryann Childers ’06 and Gracie Childers ’17 have made show business their family business. Both were involved in a Savannah College of Art and De- sign student’s senior thesis film during the summer of 2010. Stratford seventh grader Gracie was cast as the young counterpart to an older actress in “Anise” while alumna Emoryann, who is a recent cum laude SCAD graduate with a degree in production design concentrating in costume design and a minor in cinema studies, worked on costuming. Show business is a longtime love of Emoryann’s, who began her theatre career with Stratford’s production of The Wizard of Oz when she was in eighth grade. With growing experience, she became head costumer to a various large musical productions at Macon Little Theatre throughout high school and college. Emoryann was finally given the oppor- tunity to costume short films while attending Savannah College of Art and Design. Her passion and area of expertise is the vintage fashions from the 20th century; however, she loves to explore other interests with projects in futuristic designs and modern clothing. Currently, Emoryann’s work is in post-production for a new TV series called “Peach Merry Hunter Hipp ’09 with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Creek” which is set in the 1950s and is reminiscent of the sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show.” She also recently costumed a film called “Extinction” which has played festivals in Cen- tral Florida, Treasure Coast Florida, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Manhattan and New York. The University, where she will also selected for the Georgia Health be attending graduate school Sciences University 2011 STAR movie is about a young African boy who meets an archeologist who is on a dig in Africa. seeking a master’s degree in program. For nine weeks, In August 2011, the movie played on the Times Square outdoor screens as part of the New physical education with a con- STAR students were paired York International Film Festival. View her work at www.emoryannchilders.com. centration in coaching. with mentors and assisted Gracie has participated in various theatre shows at Sylvia Haynie’s Academy of the with hands-on biomedical Performing Arts, Macon Little Theatre and Theatre Macon. She also spends her free 2007 research projects at GHSU. time drawing animated fantasy characters and taking part in Stratford’s swim team and Liz Balkcom, a senior golfer They attended workshops marching band. In the future, Gracie plans to continue to take part in the art community at Troy State, recently won which exposed them to the of Macon and Savannah. Her dream is to work at Disney World as a character performer the Samford Intercollegiate’s broad spectrum of research in the Disney College Program. individual title with a 3-over- conducted at the university. par 219 in the two-day competition. 2010 Gracie Childers ’17 Caroline Harrell is a sophomore in “Anise” Russell Henley, University of at Auburn University, where she Georgia senior, became the is an anchor for the university’s second amateur winner in Na- news team, Eagle Eye News. tionwide Tour history shooting The program is a live feed from 3-under par 68 for a two-stroke the university’s student center victory in the Stadion Classic every Thursday evening. on the Bulldogs’ home course.

2008 In Memoriam Emily Robinson is a junior at Alumni UGA studying magazines and Sam Anderson ’88 consumer food. She is cur- Mil Hatcher ’66 rently serving as president of Angie Edwards Haver ’91 the 2011 Panhellenic Council Hazel Wright Hilsman ’69 Emoryann Childers ’06 costuming an actor at UGA after serving as public Summer Smisson Neel ’79 in “Extinction” relations director last year. Philip Walden, Jr. ’80 Faculty/Staff 2009 Mary Louise Dukes Merry Hunter Hipp interned Amelia Mahone at the Capitol in Atlanta with Brenda Mitchell Senate Majority Leader Chip Lynette Sessions Patterson Rogers during spring semester. Jerome Scott Merry Hunter is a rising junior Sophie Thompson at Georgia Tech in the Ivan Former Trustees Allen School of Public Policy. Bill Boswell She is also the institute-wide Leigh Brody committees chair of the Stu- Dr. Rodney Browne dent Government Association Craig Elder Executive Board. Rosemary Anderson Walker Ivey Cody Browning and Cater Don Johnson Thompson were two of Dr. Milledge Newton 25 undergraduate students

2011 Stratford Magazine 31 alumni news Li’l E gles 1 – Parker Elizabeth McCain (born Nov. 2, 2010) to David and Elizabeth Stewart McCain 7 – Ella Marie Sherman (born Nov. 30, 2010) to Jeanne Tift ’86 and Chris Sherman of ’01 of Macon Arlington, Mass. 2 – Nolan David Martin (born March 22, 2011) to David and Kelly Mann Martin ’96 8 – Elizabeth “Eliza” Louise Culp (born Jan. 11, 2011) to Derek and Elizabeth Eubanks Culp of Suwanee ’95 of Macon 3 – Mincey Catherine Stembridge (born Aug. 4, 2010) to Richard and Sarah Beth Mincey 9 – Haynes Scott Sell (born Aug. 2, 2010) to Nancy and Scott Sell ’89 of Sylvania, Ga. Stembridge ’01 of Macon 10 – Benjamin “Ben” Milam Mabry (born June 22, 2010) to Milam and Lindsay Taylor 4 – Caitlyn Nicole Walthall (born May 6, 2011) to Amy and Malcolm Walthall ’02 Mabry ’94 of Austin, Texas of Juliette 11 – William “Liam” Glennon Walker (born April 11, 2010) to Caitlin and Bo Walker ’00 5 – Eugenia Roberta “Berdie” Bridges (born Sept. 16, 2010) to Tripp and Ramsey of Macon Henderson Bridges ’98 of Athens 12 – Mary Shelton Thomas (born on April 8, 2011) to Ellen and Richard Thomas ’93 6 – Sisters Hannah, Mariah, Sloane Ramsbottom and Laila with Robert Charles Wilson III of Macon (born March 18, 2011) to Robert and Kristy Jay Wilson ’87 of Macon

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32 Stratford Magazine 2011 alumni news Weddings 1 – Rachel Walker ’03 married Jon Lewis on May 29, 2010, at Mulberry Street United 7 – Ruth Lovett ’02 married Ian Matthew McMullen on Dec. 11, 2010, at Mulberry Street Methodist Church in Macon. The Lewises currently reside in Macon. Methodist Church in Macon. The McMullens reside in Macon. Photo by Twin Hearts Photography Photo by Steve Schroeder 2 – Rebecca Lee Kellum ’04 married Robert Eugene Cabe III on June 12, 2010, at Martha 8 – Austin Yarbrough ’04 married Blake Johnston ’04 on Dec. 11, 2010, at Christ Bowman Memorial United Methodist Church in Macon. Wedding attendants were matron Episcopal Church in Macon. Wedding attendants were Meg Anderson ’04, Michael of honor Laura Kellum Rhicard ’01, maid of honor Nancy Caroline Kellum ’06, Elizabeth Blackmon ’04, Laura Beth Cantrell ’04, Dru Garland ’04, Joby Gaudet ’04, Kyle Johnston Jackson ’04, Allison Rogers ’04 and Enas Yousef ’04. The Cabes currently reside in Macon. ’02, Allison Rogers ’04, Jeff Russell ’98, Shannon Slocumb ’04, maid of honor Caitlin Photo by Roger Idenden Yarbrough ’04 and Colby Yarbrough ’07. The Johnstons reside in Macon. 3 – Jenny Watson ’04 married Carter Barfield on June 26, 2010, at Vineville United Meth- Photo by Andrea Taylor Studio odist Church in Macon. Wedding attendants were Samantha Adams ’04, Kathleen Graves 9 – Mary Rae Phelps ’98 married Bennett Dudley on March 19, 2011, at Ingleside Baptist ’04, Sara Ann Manocheo ’07, Nate Watson ’07 and Thomas Watson ’10. The Barfields Church in Macon. Wedding attendants were maid of honor Katie Jones ’98 and groomsman currently reside in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hassel Weems Casey Phelps ’00. The Dudleys currently in Augusta. Photo by Steve Schroeder 4 – Tarva Smith ’97 married Dr. Josh Morgan on May 7, 2011, at the home of her parents 10 – Dorothy Maxwell ’04 married Dan Kirkland on June 4, 2011, at Vineville United Mr. and Mrs. Grady Smith in Forsyth. Wedding attendants were matron of honor Jenny Methodist Church in Macon. Wedding attendants were father-of-the-bride Bert Maxwell Smith Booker ’95 and bridesmaid Staci Flemming Wilson ’97. The Morgans currently reside III ’66, matron of honor Margery Maxwell Kreider ’98, groomsman Bert Maxwell IV ’99 and in Savannah. Photo by Lee McDavid bridesmaids Meg Anderson ’04, Peyton Flemming ’04 and Milly Richardson ’04. The Kirk- 5 – Christine Allen ’06 married Lt. Michael Anthony Palmer on March 19, 2011, at Cole- lands currently reside in Opelika, Ala. Photo by Steve Schroeder man Hill Park in Macon. Wedding attendants were Kate Blankenship ’06, Marianna Faircloth 11 – J.P. Haynie ’02 married Ashlee Jordan on Jan. 16, 2011, on the stage of Theatre ’06, Sneha Patel ’06, Megan Burnham ’07 and Kaitlyn Davidson ’08. The Palmers currently Macon. Best man was the groom’s brother, Michael Haynie ’04. The Haynies currently reside in Warner Robins. reside in New York City, N.Y. 6 – Kara Elizabeth Leppert ’96 married Richard Russell Teising on Oct. 15, 2010, at 12 – Mallory Page ‘07 married Ryan Vangsnes on June 4, 2011, at the John Oliver Mi- Watercolor Resort, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. The Teisings currently reside in Nashville, Tenn. chael House in Statham, Ga. Wedding attendants were Maddie Henderson ‘07, Audrey Photo by Rey Leytham Photography Spiegel ‘07 and Sarah Wilfong ‘07. The Vangsneses now reside in Athens.

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We w i l l r e m e m b e r ...

Mary Louise Dukes Lynette Sessions Patterson Mary Louise Dukes, former Stratford third Upper School English teacher Lynette Ses- grade teacher, brought fun into her everyday sions Patterson was one who challenged stu- routine of teaching multiplication tables and dents to think outside of the ordinary, but did cursive writing. Mrs. Dukes was more than so in a way that made her students, especially the average intellectual teacher; she was a fun- the Stratford Class of 1974, adore her. This loving prankster who knew how to keep her graduating class dedicated their senior annual students entertained and engaged in the class- to Mrs. Sessions Patterson saying, “She is such room. “I always enjoyed school, but in third a teacher. She is always there helping us to grade I loved it, and it was due in large part to reach our highest potential, recognizing our Mrs. Dukes,” said Nancy Fullbright ’91. “Mrs. individuality, and encouraging us to strive for Dukes instilled a love of reading and writing that has been with me the best.” Mrs. Sessions Patterson passed away on May 27, 2011. throughout my entire life.” Read Nancy’s full tribute to Mrs. Dukes at http://sixincheshighandrising.blogspot.com/2010/08/education.html. Mrs. Dukes passed away on Aug. 18, 2010. Jerome Scott Jerome Scott started his career at Stratford as a teenager cutting grass and worked up to becoming the Director of Maintenance. Amelia Mahone With more than 30 years of service to Strat- From 1965-1976, Amelia Mahone taught both ford, Jerome knew more about caring and fifth and seventh grades at Stratford. Her lively keeping the school in top shape than anyone personality and rapport with students made else. He worked on many different projects her a beloved faculty member. Former students throughout his years at Stratford, but no mat- remember she would go through the motions ter what job he was given he made sure it was of her golf swing while she stood at the front done right. He was hardworking and kind to of the classroom and taught. Jaime Kaplan ’79 students, faculty and parents. “People say everyone is replaceable, but said, “After fifth grade, I considered Mrs. Ma- Jerome Scott is most certainly not replaceable in the Stratford family,” hone one of my all-time favorite teachers and said Athletic Director Grady Smith in his eulogy to Mr. Scott. Mr. Scott was thrilled when I was assigned to her class passed away on June 24, 2011. again in seventh grade.” Mrs. Mahone passed away on Aug. 28, 2011.

Sophie Thompson Brenda Mitchell Beloved Stratford fourth grade teacher, Sophie One of the first faces students, faculty and vis- Thompson, stands out to many of her former itors saw each day when arriving at Stratford students. She was a loving, but strict teacher, was that of Mrs. Brenda Mitchell. Mrs. Mitch- who ran a classroom for excellence. Her past ell’s smiling face was welcoming to everyone students would say that although she was who walked through the front doors of the tough, her love for them and her confidence School. She was Stratford’s receptionist and a in their ability to achieve earned their respect. substitute teacher, while her daughter, Mary “It must be a great satisfaction to leave with Ellen Mitchell Etheridge ’07, attended Strat- the fine reputation that you have and to know ford. “Brenda’s service to Stratford as a parent, there are so many people who have graduated volunteer, substitute teacher and receptionist from Stratford a little smarter and a little better as a result of being was outstanding, due primarily to her overabundance of grace and associated with you,” said Charles Jay, former Stratford Board of Trust- goodness,” said Mrs. Robin Schorr, Academic Support for Middle and ees Chair, upon Mrs. Thompson’s retirement. Mrs. Thompson passed Upper Schools. Mrs. Mitchell passed away on June 3, 2011. away on Feb. 12, 2011.

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Preschool News

Beginners Classes Open Eagles did learn about fire safety and got to ex- for 2010-2011 School Year plore the fire truck. Stratford appreciates these Stratford added two three-year-old classes, special firemen for taking the time out of their which opened in fall 2010. Veteran teach- busy schedules every year to educate students. ers Susan Jones and Pat Smith were chosen to teach these “littlest eagles.” Mrs. Jones, Preschoolers Celebrate Ms. Smith and Preschool Director Pat Castle Dr. Seuss’s 98th Birthday visited other schools with 3K programs and March 2 marked the birthday of one of the worked together to define and select the cur- most beloved children’s authors of all time. riculum. Housed in the Preschool building, Theodor Seuss Geisel, or Dr. Seuss as he’s more than 20 children became Stratford’s first known to children around the world, wrote group of Beginners. and illustrated popular books such as One and it was better than ever with the addition Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, The Grinch of the Beginners classes as “turkeys” in this cel- Calling All Future Dentists Who Stole Christmas, Green Eggs and Ham, ebration of the first Thanksgiving. The children In celebration of Dental Health Month in Oh the Places You’ll Go and Cat in the Hat. At entered the auditorium in their handmade February, Stratford parent and dentist Dr. Jenn Stratford, Preschool students celebrated by costumes to join Pilgrim (and new Preschool Roberson and some of her dental staff visited reading ... reading ... reading. Stratford par- music teacher) Claudia Tschupp and Chief Bill Pat Castle’s Pre-K class and Pat Smith’s Begin- ent Richard Moyer, known as “Mr. Richard” Reynolds to retell the story of the people dur- ners. They brought an educational DVD to to the students, made his yearly tour around ing this time in American history. show the students about a visit to the dentist the Preschool and Lower School reading some and presented an age-appropriate and infor- of his favorite Dr. Seuss books in full “Cat in Beginners Learn mative lesson. They showed the children some the Hat” regalia. About the Weather of the instruments that dentists use and talked Television fantasy became a real-life expe- about ways to take care of their teeth. Each Preschool Pow Wow 2011 rience as special guest Sonya Stevens Heath child also received a goody bag complete with a The annual Preschool Pow Wow celebration joined the Stratford Beginners for “Job and new toothbrush. took place on the Friday before the Thanksgiv- Community Week.” Sonya, a 13 WMAZ me- ing break and was a “feast for the eyes.” Kinder- teorologist, captivated the Preschool audience Firemen Visit the Preschool garten Pilgrims, Pre-K Native American Indi- by creating visual and audio effects of weather Stratford preschoolers were visited by fire- ans and even turkeys entertained families and and seasons in a presentation of year-round men from Fire Station 106 in October. The friends on the Stratford stage. The Pow Wow weather. Students joined in making their own building was not on fire, but the youngest has become a treasured tradition at Stratford, auditory storm.

Meteorologist Sonya Stevens Heath presents a weather lesson to Stratford Beginners.

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Lower School News

Third-Grade Students favorites. Lower School science teacher Susan Correspond with Author Rozier, the fifth-grade teachers and many par- Each year Stratford third-grade students ent chaperones escorted the group on this ex- read Uncle Jed’s Barbershop as part of their citing field trip. reading curriculum. A group of inquisitive young students had questions about the story, Lower School Students Perform and teacher Sara Walcott suggested they write in Annual Holiday Program the author of the book and pose the questions Lower School students presented “A Holi- to her. The girls of their own accord wrote day of Music” on Dec. 16 and 17 in the Tift author Margaree King Mitchell. They were Auditorium. Once again, the Middle School thrilled when they each received a personal Chorus, under the direction of Toni Stallworth, correspondence in return. joined in and sang with the students. The pro- whose mission is to provide arts and literacy gram was directed by new Lower School music programs for schools and inspire families to Fifth-Grade Trip to Space teacher Claudia Tschupp. do things together. Stratford students par- Camp is Out of This World ticipated in songwriting sessions and an open Stratford fifth graders attended Space Laughing Pizza Visits Stratford discussion about families that work together, Camp in Huntsville, Ala., in November 2010. On Feb. 2, Stratford’s Lower School had the giving back to the community and what kids The students learned about various aspects of rare opportunity to see a group called Laugh- can do at home to spend time with their own space travel as well as the history of our space ing Pizza in action on the Tift Auditorium families. Laughing Pizza’s music videos, or program. Hands-on activities such as rocket stage. Atlanta’s own Laughing Pizza started a “Pizza Breaks,” are seen daily on PBS in mil- launching and simulator rides were student charitable foundation called TogetherFund.org, lions of homes around the country.

Fifth graders took their annual field trip to Space Camp in November.

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Lower School News

Fifth-Grade Council Assists at Macon Outreach On Jan. 7, the Fifth-Grade Council returned for their second trip of the year to Macon Out- reach to volunteer. The council donned gloves and aprons and hit the Macon Outreach food line. These community-minded students helped serve many people in need from all walks of life. It was a great experience for the Stratford students to learn what community service is all about. The group also delivered Special Friends’ Day. On March 25, students musical revue of Rock’n Roll is Here to Stay: Fa- donated canned goods collected from a food from Beginners through fifth grade performed vorites from the ’50s. Prior to the musical per- drive and helped to place them on the shelves to an audience of more than 1,000 family and formance, guests were able to view the Lower in the pantry area. friends. The musical tribute commemorating School Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ the 1950s was coordinated by music director Day art exhibit. In addition, grandparents and Sock Hop at Grandparents’ Claudia Tschupp with assistance from band special friends were treated to a reception of and Special Friends’ Day 2011 instructor Laura Voss. The program was led coffee and desserts. Following the program, Each year, Preschool and Lower School by Master of Ceremonies “Elvis” (a.k.a. Robert they enjoyed mingling with the students and students eagerly anticipate a special event Stallworth). Students at each grade level enter- viewing additional works of art and projects in months in the making: Grandparents’ and tained guests with a hand-jivin’, bee boppin’, the classrooms.

2011 Lower School Awards

Virginia Parker Buzzell Memorial Award ...... Harrison Tuck Fine Arts Award ...... Abby Hricik, Josh Garner Given annually to a second grader, this student exemplifies the qualities of the wonderful Given annually, the award recognizes fifth-grade students who have shown an exceptional Parker Buzzell. Virginia Parker Buzzell was a bright and shining Stratford student in the interest in and excelled in fine arts by participating in art and music classes, band or the 1980’s. Fellow students and teachers knew Parker for her intellectual curiosity and the spring drama production. genuine kindness she showed to everyone. Wise beyond her years, Parker’s brave and courageous spirit brought joy to her family and friends. Fourth Grade Math League Awards First Place . . . Sam Clark Howard Ingley Award ...... Neely Shah Second Place . Brandon McKinney Given each year in honor of former music teacher and Lower School Principal Howard Third Place . . Jonathan Siegel Ingley, the award is given to an outstanding third grader who has an interest in fine arts. Fifth Grade Math League Awards Lois Irby Award ...... Rushabh Patel, Holland Schell First Place . . . Tripp Vaughn Given annually to two fourth-grade students who excel academically, this was endowed Second Place . Nischal Bandi from an anonymous friend to honor Mrs. Lois Irby, a long time and greatly loved first-grade Third Place . . Mark Barrow, Sammy Martin teacher at Stratford. Fourth Grade Invention Awards Lucas Brewer, Sam Clark, Nick O’Neal, Isabel McSwain, Molly Groves Elaine P. Massey Award . . . Morgan Mathis, Tejas Athni, and Mark Barrow Given yearly in honor of Elaine Massey, who was a member of Stratford Academy’s Fifth Grade Science Fair Awards founding faculty in 1960. She was named Stratford’s first Lower School Principal in First Place . . . Ian Bentley 1977 and served in that capacity until her retirement. The award goes each year to an Second Place . Abby Hricik outstanding fifth grader who has been at Stratford since the first grade. Third Place . . Manasa Vemuri, Johnny Jokhai

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Middle School News

Stratford Seventh Graders Ogle, Ally Parker, Clay Passante, Chosen for 2010-11 Duke TIP Jackson Pyles, Ally Raymond, Forty-six Stratford seventh graders were se- Aiza Shabbir, Thomas Slocumb, lected for the 2010-2011 Talent Identification Christian Storey, Michelle Tang, Program (TIP) sponsored by Duke University. Jacob Thomas, Ann Thompson, This talent search identifies academically-gift- Thomas Traynham, Laney Tuck ed seventh graders based on standardized test and Andrew Young. scores in specific content areas. Candidates who qualify are invited to sit for either the SAT or the Students Give Back ACT college entrance assessments. These are the at Winter Dance same tests offered to 11th- and 12th-grade stu- The SIP-sponsored Middle dents who are competing for college placements. School dance on Dec. 10 fea- Stratford seventh graders selected were: Mariam tured a “Hollywood” theme. The “red carpet” tion at Mercer University. Participants were: Akbar, Miles Anderson, Mary Wilson Avant, event included semiformal dress for students. Laurel Ferrari, Dori Kacsoh, Kenji Yoshida, Hayley Bagley, Shishir Bandi, Leslie Bashuk, The Middle School Council organized the Sarin Khurana, Sachin Khurana, Alex Chris- Victoria Brown, Robert Clark, Thomas Cleve- night and encouraged all students to bring tianson, Shishir Bandi, Chris Jellum, and land, Elizabeth Coplan, Amber Datta, Wimberly canned goods and other needed supplies to be Hamilton Hirsh. Stratford’s team of Dori, Dennis, Custis Donner, Laren Durkee, Libby donated to the Loaves and Fishes organization Alex, Shishir and Sachin placed 3rd overall; Ellison, Raine Foulkes, Tanisha Ghosh, David in downtown Macon. Alex placed 1st and Shishir placed 6th individ- Haithcock, Felton Hatcher, Harper James, Chris ually. For earning first-place individual honors Jellum, Savannah Joiner, Elizabeth Jones, Sa- Stratford Students Place at the regional MATHCOUNTS competition, chin Khurana, Wehbe Lee, George Lind, Jacob High at MATHCOUNTS Alex Christianson was invited to attend a Lischer, Sabrina Mahnke, Asa Marshall, Colyar The Middle School math team performed Georgia Society of Professional Engineers lun- McCord, Laura Mitchell, Stephen Mosley, Dylan well in the annual MATHCOUNTS competi- cheon, where NASA engineer Clint Cragg gave

2010-11 Duke TIP students

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Middle School News a special presentation of his personal involve- Field Day, which took place on ment in the Chilean miner rescue. the Stratford football field. Young Life leaders coordinated games Stratford Student Achieves and team building events. Stu- Perfect Score on National Exam dents were placed on either Each year Stratford Latin students take the the red, yellow, green or blue National Latin Exam. This year seventh grader groups and enjoyed teaming up Shishir Bandi achieved a perfect score. He was with new friends in other grades one of only 328 students out of the more than for a morning of heated com- 18,000 taking the exam in the United States and petition. Field Day ended with 14 other countries who made perfect scores. the traditional flour toss by the eighth graders. That evening 2011 Middle School Field Day the students enjoyed the music of a live D.J. at decorate for the dance. The theme was “beach The weather cooperated and a good time the annual SIP-sponsored Spring Dance. The party,” and the students enjoyed dancing the was had by all at the annual Middle School Middle School Council helped coordinate and night away with friends.

2011 Middle School Honors and Awards

Outstanding Student Awards Sixth Grade Content Awards for Outstanding Achievement in a Subject Helen B. Comer Memorial Award ...... Carly Wanna English ...... Kevin McGean Named in memory of Helen Comer, a former Stratford student, this award is given Math ...... Robert Stone annually to the outstanding sixth grader. Accelerated Math ...... Ruth Samuel Science ...... Riley Grossnickle Outstanding Seventh-Grade Students ...... Shishir Bandi, Felton Hatcher History ...... Zainab Siddiqui Art ...... Rosalee Spivey Charles Kendall Ross Memorial Award ...... Sydney Brewer Drama ...... Carly Wanna Given in memory of Charlie Ross, a wonderful, courageous young man who was Chorus ...... Meredith Fuchs Stratford Academy’s top eighth-grade student for the 1986-1987 school year. Band ...... Justin Griffin

Scholar Awards Seventh Grade Content Awards for Outstanding Achievement in a Subject Sixth Grade ...... Julianna Hightower English ...... Webhe Lee Seventh Grade ...... Mary Wilson Avant Math ...... Tift Palmer Eighth Grade ...... Lucy Bobbitt Algebra I ...... Chris Jellum Science ...... Sachin Khurana, Ann Thompson Citizenship Awards History ...... James Mitchell Sixth Grade ...... Cameron Walsh Spanish ...... Ally Raymond Seventh Grade ...... Daniella Chrabuszcz, Holland Jones French ...... Ally Parker, Aiza Shabbir Eighth Grade ...... Morgan Maier Latin ...... Robert Clark Art ...... Matthew Tatem Ann Brown Tift Scholarship ...... David Matlock Drama ...... Victoria Brown Chorus ...... Ally Raymond DAR Awards Band ...... Victoria Brown DAR American History Award ...... Andrew Young DAR Citizenship Award Sixth Grade ...... Luke Slappey Eighth Grade Content Awards for Outstanding Achievement in a Subject DAR Citizenship Award Seventh Grade ...... George Lind English ...... Morgan Herman DAR Citizenship Award Eighth Grade ...... Alexis Adams Jackie C. Poole Award for Algebra ...... Chandler Banks Algebra 8 ...... Shelby Walker Eagles of Distinction Geometry ...... Sydney Brewer Eighth-grade students who maintained a GPA of over 4.0 through the Physics ...... Vijay Pillai third semester or for the entire year ...... Chandler Banks, Sydney Brewer, Chemistry ...... Cole Ham-West Mary Kate Brown, Laurel Ferrari, Missy Fuller, Cole Garrett, History ...... Dori Kacsoh Sean Grossnickle, Mary Kathryn Hightower, Hamilton Hirsh, Civics ...... Missy Fuller Mary Carolyn Hulgan, Dori Kacsoh, Sarin Khurana, Morgan Maier, Spanish ...... Mary Elizabeth Wade Thomas Nash, Vijay Pillai, Reagan Roden, Nisha Shetty, Tolu Sogade French ...... Tolu Sogade Latin ...... Robbie Hulsey Eagle Ambassadors ...... Sean Grossnickle, Mary Kathryn Hightower Art ...... Dori Kacsoh Awarded to the top eighth-grade student(s) and in addition to academic performance, Drama ...... Joshua Wangerin this student must be someone Stratford would be proud to send out into the world as Chorus ...... Madison Bunker an ambassador and must possess all the qualities of a good citizen. Band ...... Mary Carolyn Hulgan

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Upper School News

Homecoming 2010 ing Queen Pierce Persons joined the girls on the that she lived in Pakistan as a child and teen- The theme for Homecoming 2010 was “Epic field to crown Liz as Stratford’s new queen. Oth- ager. The week culminated with a dress-down Eagles: A Celebration of Music Past and Pres- er members of the girls’ court were: Kayla Avant, day to raise money for flood relief in Pakistan. ent.” Upper School students dressed up in music Molly Bayme, Callie Clay, Elena Dorogy, Nadia In exchange for students’ contributions of $2, attire during the week — each day to a differ- Gabriel, Katie Garrett and Alex Slocumb; 9th- they were allowed to wear jeans and t-shirts for ent style of music (country, pop, hip hop, rock). Grade Representative: Abigail Pierce; 10th- the day. Total contributions by students and The Upper School girls participated in the an- Grade Representative: Stacy Garrett; and 11th- faculty was more than $2,070 and was sent to nual Powder Puff football game, with the sopho- Grade Representative: Sarah Nelson. Following Save the Children to assist in efforts of getting mores claiming victory over the junior girls. The the football game the SAB hosted a Homecom- food, health care and clothing to children in the Student Activities Board (SAB) coordinated a ing dance for Upper School students. flood-ravaged areas of Pakistan. number of student activities for the week. During halftime of the Powder Puff game, Councilwoman Speaks to Stratford Gives Back Through the boys’ Homecoming court was presented, Community Awareness Club Annual Harvest for Hope Drive and Arhum Qazi was crowned 2010 Home- From Oct. 18-22, the Upper School Global Stratford students helped make this year’s coming King. Other members of the boys’ and Community Awareness Club sponsored Harvest For Hope Canned Food Drive, spon- court were: Brian Beringer, Ben Bowdoin, Bai- a Pakistan Awareness Week. Students in the sored by the Key Club, the best one ever. Strat- ley Eberhardt, Chidi Ekeledo, Matthew Fuller, club prepared daily lessons on Pakistan’s his- ford stepped it up even more when the food Benton Graves and Ryan Ridley; 9th-Grade tory, Pakistani-U.S. relations, and the nature pantry at Macon Outreach was empty, and the Representative: Austin Oren; 10th-Grade Rep- and extent of the recent flooding there. These organization was on the verge of closing dur- resentative: Austin Simmons; and 11th-Grade lessons were distributed to all classes from Pre- ing the week of Thanksgiving. Parent volunteers Representative: Mike Fox. school through the Upper School to be used by loaded the food donations from the Middle At the Homecoming football game the girls’ teachers as they felt best. Macon City Council- and Upper School and delivered them early, court was presented. Liz Maddux was crowned woman Nancy White came and spoke to inter- along with monetary donations. Stratford stu- the 2010 Homecoming Queen. 2009 Homecom- ested Upper School students about the 16 years dents again responded by continuing to bring

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Upper School News in more food throughout the week. The result: three additional SUVs full of canned goods were delivered to Macon Outreach the Friday before Thanksgiving. The Key Club is advised by fac- ulty members Rachel Chabot and Lynn Hutto.

Stratford Students Give Back Through Annual Adopt-a-Child Stratford Academy’s Upper School Student Activities Board coordinated this longtime tra- dition for children in foster care to have a “mer- rier” Christmas. Classes from 3K to 12th grade adopted 50 children this year, and each class was given a special child to shop for during the holiday season. Eight cars and trucks full of gifts Christmas gifts for Adopt-A-Child caravanned to deliver the gifts to DFACS the week prior to Christmas. The Adopt-a-Child program is always a favorite of the entire stu- dent body as it reminds students of all ages the importance of giving to others in need.

Debate Eagles Dominated in GISA and Beyond Two Stratford teams competed in the 2010- 2011 GISA state debate competition: Andrew Jones/John Ryan Fehr and Harrison DeHart/ Hemanth Sanjeev. Both teams won all four of their preliminary debates and were ranked first and second respectively heading into the elimi- 2011 merit scholarship recipients nation debates. Each team debated students from Westminster of Augusta in the semi-fi- Personal Finance and Casey Wanna Wins Regional nals. Both Stratford teams won their semi-final Investments Club Poetry Out Loud Competition rounds causing them to close out the finals. This Bud Gregory, Dealer Relations Manager of Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry reci- was John Ryan Fehr’s third consecutive year to Honda Financial Services, spoke to the Upper tation contest in which the winner receives a win the state championship title. Stratford now School members of the Personal Finance and $20,000 scholarship. For the second year in a holds the first-place and runner-up GISA state Investment Club about the benefits and risks of row, after winning the school-wide competi- titles. Stratford also had the top four speakers credit. Topics discussed were how to establish and tion, Stratford student Casey Wanna advanced at the tournament — 4th speaker was Harri- maintain a good credit history, how to obtain and to the regional Poetry Out Loud competition son Dehart, 3rd was John Ryan Fehr, 2nd was use credit cards, how to start a monthly budget and competing against schools from across the Hemanth Sanjeev and 1st was Andrew Jones. how to purchase and finance major purchases. state. Casey recited “Hymn to God, My God, Earlier in the season, the Debate Eagles beat out in my Sickness” by John Donne and “Eros Tu- rival Mount De Sales to capture the region title Beringer Named STAR rannos” by Edward Arlington Robinson. Casey as well. Only the top-ranked teams in the na- Student for Stratford won the regional competition and advanced tion are invited to participate in the prestigious Brian Beringer was chosen as Stratford’s to the state competition in March in Atlanta, Montgomery Bell Academy Tournament each STAR Student for the 2010-2011 academic where she finished in the top five. year. The team of Andrew Jones and Hemanth year. The STAR Student competition is spon- Sanjeev broke to the elimination debates sored by the College Board to recognize excel- Seniors Recognized at (ranked top 16) and received their first bid to lent performance on the SAT. A school’s STAR Merit Scholarship Day the National Tournament of Champions. This Student is the one who scores the highest com- Twenty-five seniors were offered over $2 mil- was the first time in the tournament’s 30-year posite score on the SAT in a single sitting. Brian lion in merit scholarship awards, not including 2009 Homecoming Queen Pierce Persons (above center) with her court. history that a freshman/sophomore teamMatthew has Waldorf named was named Frank the 2009Katz, Homecoming his AP EKingnglish at the teacher,Saturday night as soccerthe game. HOPE Scholarship. These seniors were recog- accomplished this feat. his STAR teacher. nized at a ceremony in April in Tift Auditorium.

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2011 Upper School Honor and Awards

Citizenship Awards Excellence in Theatre ...... Faith Young Best Citizens ...... Molly Bayme, Ben Bowdoin Rising Star ...... Meagan Graham DAR Best Citizen ...... Molly Bayme Socrates Award ...... Chidi Ekeledo American Legion Citizenship Award ...... Elena Dorogy Community Service Awards Scholarship Awards Senior with the most hours earned ...... Molly Bayme Thomas Whitley Harper Memorial Scholarship ...... Lade Sogade Most service hours for year ...... Merritt Jones William M. Brake Memorial Scholarship ...... Rohin Aggarwal Seniors earning 100+ hours . . . .Kayla Avant, Molly Bayme, Will Bowden, Callie Clay, Josephine Barker Lamb Memorial Scholarship ...... Jackie Lineberger Josh Cohen, Elena Dorogy, Doug Evans, Zach Floyd, Nadia Gabriel, Joel Plant Hatcher Memorial Scholarship . . . . .Mary Bennett Easterlin, Casey Wanna Lauren Hale, David Holt Harrell, Haley Hirsh, Omair Kazi, Anna Mae Kersey, Arthur and Jane Brook Scholarship ...... Samy Gabriel Liz Maddux, Sarah Anne Patton, Jasmine Pratts, Arhum Qazi, Otis Walton Gunn Memorial Scholarship ...... Tommy Lind Heather Reynolds, Ruhi Rahman, Kyle Webb, Amie Yoshida, Faith Young Henry Harding Tift, IV Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship ...... Bert Thompson Tommy Robinson Memorial Scholarship ...... Eliza Ferrari Achievement Awards Andy Anderson Memorial Scholarship ...... Colby Pierce Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award ...... Tommy Lind United States Senate Youth Program ...... Josh Cohen Departmental Awards American Legion Boys’ State ...... Matt Schwartz Joe B. Hill History Award ...... Emily Durden American Legion Girls’ State ...... Elena Dorogy DAR American History Award ...... Bert Thompson Rotary Youth Leadership Awards — William M. Brake Mathematics Award ...... Doug Evans Macon Rotary Club ...... Chidi Ekeledo Faye R. Holliday English Award ...... Anna Mae Kersey Downtown Rotary Club ...... Matt Schwartz Excellence in Spanish ...... Kishan Patel, Matt Schwartz Governors Honors Program Nominees . . . . Rohin Aggarwal (Music), Eliza Ferrari (Art) Excellence in French ...... Kayla Avant STAR Student ...... Brian Beringer Excellence in Latin ...... Eliza Ferrari STAR Teacher ...... Dr. Frank Katz Excellence in Science ...... Doug Evans National Merit Scholar ...... Brian Beringer Mary Eva Harper Chemistry Award ...... Eliza Ferrari National Merit Commended Students ...... Ruhi Rahman, Peyton Smith Excellence in Art ...... Nadia Gabriel National Merit Special Scholarship (Armstrong Scholarship) . . . . . Heather Reynolds Excellence in Band ...... Keli Grubb Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Nominee ...... Josh Cohen Excellence in Choral Music ...... Arhum Qazi UVA Jefferson Scholars Program Nominee ...... Emily Durden

Stratford Scholarships

Andy Anderson Memorial Scholarship Virginia Parker Buzzell Memorial Scholarship Colby Pierce Harrison Tuck Halstead Tindal “Andy” Anderson II was an outstanding athlete and student leader in the Stratford Class of 1984. As Virginia Parker Buzzell was a bright and shining Stratford student in the 1980s. Fellow students and teachers knew Parker president of his senior class and a significant presence on the 1983 state championship football team, Andy was a promi- for her intellectual curiosity and the genuine kindness she showed to everyone. Wise beyond her years, Parker’s brave and nent figure on campus during his high school years. After attending the University of Georgia and graduating from Mercer courageous spirit brought joy to her family and friends. The Virginia Parker Buzzell Memorial Scholarship goes annually to a University, he became a successful businessman and active community volunteer in Macon. After his death in 2003, family, second grader who exemplifies the qualities of the wonderful Parker Buzzell. Parker’s family and friends provide the scholar- friends, classmates and business associates endowed a full scholarship in his name. Each year the scholarship goes to an ship through the Parker Buzzell Foundation. Upper School 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 Tommy Lind William M. Brake Memorial Scholarship The Otis Walton Gunn Memorial Scholarship is given by the family of Otis Walton Gunn. Mr. Gunn graduated from Strat- Rohin Aggarwal ford in 1968 and is remembered for his passion for life and the energy he brought to all of his interests and activities. This William M. Brake was already a legend in Macon when he came to Stratford in the late years of a long career as school scholarship is awarded to a student who has excelled at Stratford, exhibited leadership ability, and contributed to several administrator and teacher of mathematics before teaching geometry at Stratford from 1973 to 1986. His blunt manner and areas of school life: academic, athletic and extracurricular. rumpled style could not disguise his affection and concern for the 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 Thomas Whitley Harper Memorial Scholarship scholarship goes each year to a rising senior who has demonstrated by exceptional mathematical ability, intellectual curios- Lade Sogade ity, and superior 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 as a strong college-preparatory school in Arthur and Jane Brook Scholarship the state of Georgia. Outgoing and affable, Tommy counted all students and teachers his friends, even as he cut a forbidding Samy Gabriel figure on the basketball court and golf course. He went from Stratford to the University of Georgia for undergraduate study and Jane and Arthur Brook educated their five children at Stratford. With five children as graduates of Stratford, they invested to the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where he led his class academically. He died in his late 20s before he could much of their lives and family time at the school for more than two decades. Following the graduation of their youngest son complete his training in orthopedic surgery. Each year, in his honor, the school awards this scholarship to a rising senior whose Freeman in 1987, they began a plan to provide a scholarship for future Stratford students. The scholarship is given in honor exceptional intellect, leadership and character set an inspiring standard for the members of the Stratford community. of the five Brook children, Steve ’72, Debra ’74, Dean ’77, Laurie ’80 and Freeman ’87. Following graduation from Stratford, four of the five Brook children graduated from Furman University. Thus the Brook family has chosen to honor and link their Joel Plant Hatcher Memorial Scholarship children’s experience with a university well known and loved by the family. This scholarship is awarded to a rising senior Mary Bennett Easterlin, Casey Wanna who is a Furman Scholar. 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, he was the quintessential well-

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2011 Upper School Honor and Awards

Georgia Certificate of Merit ...... Rohin Aggarwal, Sam Smith, Bee Binner Spirit Award ...... Liz Maddux Eliza Ferrari, Bert Thompson The Telegraph Golden Eagle Nominees . . Brian Beringer (Science), Josh Cohen (English), Scholar/Athlete Awards Emily Durden (Social Studies), Doug Evans (Math), Band ...... Heather Reynolds Anna Mae Kersey (Music), Kishan Patel (World Language), Volleyball ...... Nadia Gabriel Heather Reynolds (Citizenship), Matt Schwartz (Journalism) Softball ...... Caroline Avant UNC Morehead Cain Scholarship Nominee ...... Brian Beringer Football ...... Peyton Smith Furman Scholars ...... Rohin Aggarwal, Eliza Ferrari, Nadia Gabriel, Girls’ Cross Country ...... Blaire Burton Sam Smith, Lade Sogade, Bert Thompson Boys’ Cross Country ...... Josh Cohen Wofford Scholars ...... Rohin Aggarwal, Eliza Ferrari, Nadia Gabriel, Sam Smith Cheerleading ...... Kayla Avant Presbyterian College Fellows ...... Rohin Aggarwal, Eliza Ferrari, Nadia Gabriel, Boys’ Swimming ...... Doug Evans Sam Smith, Lade Sogade, Bert Thompson Girls’ Swimming ...... Eliza Ferrari Harvard Book Award ...... Rohin Aggarwal Girls’ Basketball ...... Kate Welsh Jefferson Book Award ...... Eliza Ferrari Boys’ Basketball ...... Josh Siegel Sewanee Book Award ...... Sam Smith Wrestling ...... Miles Seagler Mu Alpha Theta Math Honorary . . Josh Cohen, Elena Dorogy, Doug Evans, Kishan Patel Girls’ Track ...... Jackie Lineberger Varsity Debate Awards ...... John Ryan Fehr, Andrew Jones, Hemanth Sanjeev, Boys’ Track ...... Emery Longan Harrison DeHart Girls’ Tennis ...... Elena Dorogy Boys’ Tennis ...... Matthew Schwartz Academic Achievement Awards Boys’ Soccer ...... Kishan Patel Ninth Grade ...... Matthew Beringer Girls’ Soccer ...... Jasmine Pratts Tenth Grade ...... Sarah Dennis Baseball ...... Robert Lind Eleventh Grade ...... Rohin Aggarwal Golf ...... Brian Beringer Senior Three Sports Award ...... Drew Akacki, Matthew Fuller, Miles Seagler John William Herin Jr. Commitment Awards Senior Four Sports Award ...... Ryan Ridley Ninth Grade ...... Taylor Mathis Best Senior Female Athlete ...... Lauren Hale Tenth Grade ...... Lauren Reynolds Dr. John Paul Jones Best Senior Male Athlete ...... Ryan Ridley, Matthew Fuller Eleventh Grade ...... Mac Baggarley Morris Johnson Scholar-Athlete ...... Brian Beringer Twelfth Grade ...... Molly Bayme Wendy’s High School Heisman Nominees ...... Brian Beringer, Lauren Hale

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

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Faculty News

Pinkston Selected to Attend Teachers Academy Valentine’s Stratford Debate coach Luncheon Abby Schirmer Stratford Lower School science teacher Jil Pinkston was recently selected to attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy — a prestigious Science and Math Academy held in Jersey City, N.J., during the week of July 17- 22. Pinkston was one of 200 teachers nation- wide selected from a field of more than 1,500 applicants. Founded in partnership with PGA Golfer Phil Mickelson and wife Amy with ExxonMo- ences with student experiences to give partici- attendees. Guests were welcomed by Alumni bile Corporation, the academy’s mission is to pants the impact from a students’ perspective Director Bubber Adams. conduct a professional development academy — this engendered an essence of ownership for teachers of grades 3-5 that results in im- and integration of the knowledge as opposed Stratford Debate Coach proved learning experiences for their students to the old style of just giving the ‘right’ answer. Wins National Award by enhancing grade appropriate mathematics This method will be invaluable to Pinkston as At the 2011 National Debate Coaches Asso- and science content knowledge, demonstrat- she begins another year of teaching Stratford’s ciation Debate Tournament held in May at the ing the interrelationships between scientific young scientists. University of Scranton, Varsity Debate Coach inquiry and mathematical problem solving, Abby Schirmer was recognized as the first recipi- using the tools of mathematics to build under- Former Faculty, Staff Honored ent of the NDCA Rising Star Award, which hon- standing and connections to science concepts at Valentine’s Luncheon ors the outstanding young debate coach of the and modeling “best practices” in teaching Each year former Stratford faculty and staff year. Schirmer was praised for setting a strong and learning. return to campus for the Valentine’s Luncheon. model of work ethic for all of the debaters on the Pinkston teaches science to Stratford stu- On February 14, nearly 40 teachers, coaches, team to follow. She is committed to making sure dents in grades 1-3. “The main thrust of the alumni, board and staff members joined to- that each debater can execute all of the strategies curriculum was to develop a pedagogy to en- gether for this annual event to honor retired flawlessly. In addition, she devotes late nights to courage inquiry and wonder — two attributes and former employees. The Upper School finding new strategies to discuss with the debat- vital for scientific discovery,” said Pinkston. Choral Ensemble under the musical direction ers to enable them to be successful. The academy classes mixed teacher experi- of Choral Director Toni Stallworth sang for During 2010-2011, Schirmer and the De- bate Team continued on Stratford’s long run of outstanding performances. The team Jil Pinkston is pictured with Truman T. Bell, Senior Program won its 33rd GISA Class-AAA Debate State Officer for Corporate Citizenship championship title, and the school made its and Community Investments, who conceived the concept of 30th appearance at the National Tournament the Mickelson Exxon Mobil Sci- of Champions. In addition to her Debate ence Academy for Teachers. Team responsibilities, Schirmer teaches Upper School History.

Stratford Faculty Attend Huntsville, Ala., Space Camp Lower school teachers Sara Walcott and Jil Pinkston attended Space Camp for educators at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Hunts- ville, Ala. They were two of 18 teachers in Bibb County chosen for a math-science partnership grant and also attended bi-monthly workshops for one year prior to their trip. While at camp, they were involved in simulated space missions alongside educators from across the country. Walcott and Pinkston also were taught many new experiments to incorporate into their

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Faculty News

Faculty/Staff Service Awards — At the annual Faculty/Staff Recognition luncheon sponsored by the Board of Trustees held on May 31, Stratford faculty and staff were recognized for their years of service to the school. The following awards were presented: 5 Years - Emily Dermatas, Allen Free, Stephanie Greene, Donna Kay McGoldrick, Toni Stallworth, Nancy Todd; 10 Years - Shirley Fahringer, Angie Judd, Cater Pierce, Mollye Treadway, Sara Walcott; 15 Years - Brenda Caldwell, Casper Fredrickson, Susan Hanberry Martin, June Meeks, Sylvia Haynie; 20 Years - Rodney Collins, Ginny Watson; 25 Years - Laura Voss; and 30 Years - Marsha Creter, Mike Kelley, Eleanor Marie McDavid. classrooms in the coming years. They were soccer), Walt Mays (boys’ track) and Cater also able to meet creator of the Hubble Tele- Pierce (golf). All of these recognitions come scope, Story Musgrave. He shared many details on the heels of the four state athletic titles that about the telescope, as well as its flaws, after its Eagles teams amassed this year. Finally, Strat- launch into space. ford football coach Rodney Collins was hon- ored with the Distinguished Service Award to Stratford Coaches Recognized the GISA Coaches’ Association for his 39-year for Outstanding Seasons coaching career. Each year The Telegraph recognizes area athletes and coaches with the All-Middle Stratford Faculty Lead Session Georgia team honors. For 2010-11 two Strat- at 2010 GISA Conference ford coaches were named to these select teams: Lower School teacher Wendy Woodcock, From left, Stratford faculty Terry Sowell, James Jordan and Wendy Woodcock at the 2010 GISA Conference in Atlanta Cater Pierce (golf) and Walt Mays (boys’ Upper School Social Studies teacher and Soc- track). In addition, the GISA recognizes out- cer Coach James Jordan, and Director of Spe- The workshop included how to organize a suc- standing coaching efforts for the year with the cial Projects Terry Sowell conducted a session cessful summer program with case studies of “Coach of the Year” selections and four Strat- titled “How to Make Your Campus Sizzle in writing, health and sports camps. The session ford coaches received these honors: Jeff Tread- the Summer” at the 2010 GISA Annual Con- was attended by teachers, directors and other way (fastpitch softball), James Jordan (girls’ ference held at Holy Spirit School in Atlanta. school administrators.

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Music with awards and scholarships based on their Art teacher Casper Fredrickson also received a Stratford Band Program performances. Senior Mary Katherine Kersey $100 gift certificate for classroom art supplies. Receives Accolades won first place in the talent showcase with The band program had another great year her solo dance en pointe from Pas de Quatre, Theater of growth and success. The season began with which was accompanied by a $1,500 scholar- Stratford Performances the Spirit of Stratford Marching Band receiv- ship, and senior Meagan Graham won third ‘Wow ‘Audiences ing superior ratings from each of the six judges place and a $500 scholarship for her computer Stratford’s One-Act Play, She Stoops to and a sweepstakes award at the Hawkinsville manipulated digital print. Conquer, directed by Robert Stallworth, set Invitational Marching Band Festival. Next, 12 The Museum of Arts and Sciences held its design by the upper school stagecraft class, students were selected to be a part of the GISA’s annual Protege Competition and Exhibition this was presented on Nov. 8-9 in Tift Auditorium, All-Select Band and Chorus, including Rohin winter. The competition was open to 11th and as well as at the regional One-Act Play Com- Aggarwal, Dylan Cole, Doug Evans, Benjamin 12th graders in 26 counties. Stratford junior Eliza petition. Freshman Johnny Cohen won a Top Ford, Marshall Grubb, Merritt Jones, Matthew Ferrari won first place overall and took home the Performer award at the GISA Region Compe- Mitchell, Sarah Nelson, Alexandria Power, Bert $500 first-place prize for this prestigious award. tition for his role in the play. Thompson, Arhum Qazi and Casey Wanna.

GISA All-Select Band Students from a 20-county area audition each year for the prestigious District Honor Band, and those selected have the opportunity to perform under the direction of some of the finest conductors in the Southeast. Four Strat- ford students earned the positions in this year’s District Honor Band: Rohin Aggarwal, Dylan Cole, Benjamin Ford and Sarah Nelson. The Honor Band performed at Baldwin County High school this spring with Rohin Aggarwal and Benjamin Ford scoring so highly on their auditions that they were invited to perform with the Region Honor Band at Valdosta State. The Region Honor Band is comprised of the top musicians in the southern half of the state.

Art Students Shine at Local Art Competitions The Kiwanis Club of Macon held its an- nual Talent and Art Showcase on March 19 at Stratford. Two Stratford students walked away

Scene from Annie Get Your Gun

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Stratford’s winter musical, Annie Get Your Gun, directed by Robert Stallworth, musical di- rection by Toni Stallworth, set design by J.J. Fre- drickson with the stagecraft class constructing, played to cheering audiences Feb. 28 and March 1-2. The cast and crew of 55 were students from grades six through 12. The spring play, How to Eat Like a Child, was performed by students in fourth through eighth grades on May 6-7.

Six Stratford students performed as munchkins with the National Literary Tour of “The Wizard of Oz” on March 15-16 at Macon’s Grand Opera Stratford Literary Continues House. Pictured are: Grey Faulkner, Meredith Fuchs, Joshua Garner, Matt Newberry, Charles Upshaw and Olivia Walsh. Stratford Literary Champs Its Legacy of Success Stratford Literary team finished in first ond in Spelling and third in U.S. Extempora- Information is being gathered on Stratford alumni who place in the 2011 GISA Region 2-AAA com- neous Speaking; Johnny Cohen placed fourth have worked professionally in fine arts related fields. If your petition this spring. Stratford also competed in Humorous Oral Interpretation; Bryan Horn current or previous career included work in performing, visual, dramatic, musical, vocal or any other fine arts arena in the GISA state competition at Valdosta and Haleigh Griffin placed third in Duo Oral (including instruction), please contact Laura Voss at State University on March 15, enlisting more Interpretation; Doug Evans placed second in [email protected]. The information will be compiled competitors than in recent years. Stratford fin- the Boy’s Solo event; pianist Liza Klyachkin, for an event planned in early 2012. ished sixth overall in the state, with several stu- vocalist Madelyn Pyles and girls’ trio Mag- dents recognized for their excellent individual gie Bergmark, Casey Wanna and Merritt performances: Hemanth Sanjeev placed sec- Jones secured fifth place awards.

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Stratford Seniors Sign contributions to the to Play at the Next Level school’s athletic pro- In November, senior Tyler Gibson signed a grams. The Hall of letter of intent to play baseball at Georgia Tech. Fame honors the Last season for the Eagles, Tyler personified contributions and what a “lead-off” hitter should be to the rest accomplishments of of the GISA. In the spring, he entered the MLB these individuals and draft and in August signed with the Detroit teams who are worthy Tigers. In addition, Stratford seniors Lauren of recognition and Hale and Bo Stroup signed national letters of serve as examples for intent to play soccer on National Signing Day. others to emulate. Lauren will be a part of Valdosta State’s first- The Class of 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame at the original Mir- ever women’s soccer team while Bo will join the inductees were honored at an all-school as- acle field in Cony- men’s team at Georgia State University. In May, sembly on Sept. 16 and announced during ers, Ga. The Mor- seniors Drew Akacki and Fielding Combs were halftime of the Sept. 17 Homecoming football ton family saw the honored at a signing ceremony in the Stratford game. The 2011 inductees were Bubber Adams, need for our com- gym. Akacki signed a letter of commitment to Laine Lasseter Bolton ’78, Dr. Tony Fernandez, munity and sur- play football for the Valparaiso University Cru- Charles Jay and Frank Morrison ’73. rounding counties saders while Combs signed to play baseball for For more, see page 24. to have this special the Gordon College Highlanders. brand of baseball Varsity Baseball a “Hit” here in Middle Athletic Hall of Fame with Miracle League Georgia and joined Inducts 2011 Class On April 29, members of the Varsity Base- the Miracle League Formally established in 2010, the Stratford ball Team “buddied” with players from the Mir- Association, becoming its only chapter in Athletic Hall of Fame strives to maintain the acle League, Macon’s only baseball league for Middle and South Georgia. Friendships were rich heritage and tradition of the success- children with disabilities, the Orioles and the formed as the Eagle players assisted their bud- ful athletic programs of Stratford Academy. Astros, as they played baseball on a specialized dies in the field, at the plate and running the It serves as a means of recognizing, preserv- turf field at West Macon Park. Miracle League bases. The Eagles enjoyed this annual event and ing and honoring the athletes, coaches, teams of Macon was founded in 2003 after a family look forward to the opportunity to work with and individuals who have made significant witnessed a season of Miracle League baseball the Miracle League players next year.

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complexes in the state. With eight Stratford blue, clay courts and lighting funded by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), it is the ideal location for the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams to add to the legacy of the school’s 80 state championship titles. The Lisa Fernandez Schlottman Field House contains two team dressing rooms, public restrooms, a conces- sion area and office space. The center is also the recipient of the 2011 USTA Outstanding Facility Award and was recognized during the U.S. Open in September. For more, see page 55.

Stratford Dedicates Jaime Kaplan Tennis Center Stratford students, families and friends gathered on Feb. 24 to dedicate the school’s new tennis center. Head of School Dr. Bob Two New Programs Introduced Veto, Athletic Director Grady Smith and Board During the 2010-2011 school year, two new of Trustees Athletic Chair Ashley Copelan programs were introduced at Stratford. Vol- were among the speakers at the ceremony. leyball was open to all upper school girls and When the signage for the center was un- functioned as a club sport with the team play- veiled, it was revealed that ing eight GISA matches and one round robin the new center would be tournament during their fall season. It has named for beloved ten- now become a Varsity/JV sport at Stratford. nis coach and Stratford The Equestrian Club Team also functioned as alumna Jaime Kaplan ’79. a club sport and included both a middle and The humble Kaplan was high school team. The equestrian program surprised and overwhelmed flourished with the high school team partici- by this special honor. The pating in nine events around the state and the Jaime Kaplan Tennis Center middle school in seven events. is one of the finest tennis

Congratulations to Our 2010-11 GISA Varsity State Championship Teams Fastpitch Softball • Boys’ Track • Golf • Girls’ Soccer The Telegraph All Middle Georgia Players of the Year Brian Beringer – Martha Pennymann Scholar Athlete of the Year Tyler Gibson – Baseball Player of the Year Liza Klyachkin – Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year Matthew Beringer – Golfer of the Year

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2011-2012 the Booster Club to s u p p o r t S t r a t f o r d ’ s e x t e n d e d s p o r t s Booster Club Booster Club Officers programs and facilities. 2011 Stratford Booster Club President Brannon Hicks Fundraising Event a Great Success Annual Eagle Night President Elect/Raffle Stratford Booster Club’s 10th Annual Raffle Par- Celebrates 10th Anniversary Chair ty was held on March 18 at Idle Hour Country Club. Sponsored by the Stratford Booster Club, Eagle Night Bob Woodcock Highlights of the evening were a live auction for three is a Stratford tradition enjoyed by fans of all ages. As a Treasurer golf trips, the announcement of the “Go for the Green” kickoff to the school year, Eagles gather in the footbal Donna Kay McGoldrick drawing, and the reverse raffle for a new 2010 Mazda stadium for a school-wide pep rally on the Monday Secretary MX-Miata. Prior to the nighttime event, some Strat- night following the opening of school. Stratford’s fall Lori Palmer ford supporters participated in the Grady Smith Golf sports teams are introduced and Stratford Booster Club Athletic Director Tournament while a tennis tournament was held at president welcomes fans. Athletic Director Grady Smith Grady Smith the Jaime Kaplan Tennis Center. The Stratford Booster leads the event with the recognition of the state cham- Booster Club Club was the big winner of the evening as the co-win- pionship teams from the previous school year. In 2010, Membership Robin Parker ners of the Miata reverse raffle, Tammy Cantrell and eight state championships were added to Stratford’s pre- Concessions Dr. Cheryl Jones, generously donated the car back to vious 164 with another four coming in 2011. Sherri Douthit Team Parents Elizabeth Avant Programs Karen Smith Christy Lischer Terry Sowell

2011-2012 Stratford’s Interested Parents (SIP) is the school’s parent volunteer SIP Executive SIP organization. Its purpose is to enhance each student’s school expe- Board rience and support the school, faculty and administration through a variety Chair of planned events. Connie Smith Some of the many annual events sponsored by SIP are the Open Hous- Chair-Elect Sherri Douthit es, Spirit of Stratford Fall Festival, Middle School Dances, Holiday Buffet, Daddies’ and Special Friends’ Breakfast, Preschool/Lower School/Middle Secretary Betsy Hatcher School Field Days, Upper School Spring Fling, Elam Alexander Field Day/ Lunches and the semi-annual Uniform Resale. Treasurer Mollye Treadway In addition, committees such as the Stratford Sunshine and Faculty Sun- Immediate Past Chair shine committees, Ticket Depot, Faculty/Administration Appreciation, Hol- Gina Sibley iday Decorating, and Grade Level Parent Representatives for fifth through Administrative Liaison 12th grades operate to enrich the experience of every member of the Strat- Marsha Creter ford family.

50 Stratford Magazine 2011 The Stratford 2010-2011 is an acknowledgment of the generosity of Stratford Academy trustees, parents, Report of Giving alumni, grandparents, former parents, faculty, staff, friends, foundations and corporations. These donors gave significantly in the past year to theL oyalty Fund, endowment fund, planned giving and to our capital programs. It is a reflection of their commitment and belief in Stratford Academy. It is also a reflection of the wonderful and dedicated volunteers who devote hours of time and energy to support the giving programs. This continued support by our family of donors and volunteers is sincerely appreciated.

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2010-2011 is an acknowledgment of the generosity of Stratford Advancement The Stratford Committee Academy trustees, parents, alumni, grandparents, for- Mary Ellen Grossnickle, Chairman Loyalty Fund mer parents, faculty, staff, friends, foundations and Jeff Avant Marsh Butler corporations. These donors gave significantly in the past year to the Loyalty Fund, endowment fund, John Cole Ashley Copelan planned giving and to our capital programs. It is a reflection of their commitment and belief in Stratford Robbo Hatcher Academy. It is also a reflection of the wonderful and dedicated volunteers who devote hours of time and Gene Maddux Hal McSwain energy to support the giving programs. This continued support by our family of donors and volunteers Henry Oliner Bob Veto is sincerely appreciated.

2010-2011 Loyalty Fund Committee Heritage Circle Overlook Circle Founders’ Circle Parent Chairs $10,000 and more $5,000 - $9,999 $2,500 - $4,999 Allison and Chad Griffin Mrs. Janet E. Amos Buckhead School Uniforms Shop Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Amos, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Fickling Publix Super Markets, Inc. Alumni Chair Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Buzzell II Mr. William A. Fickling III Dr. and Mrs. George S. Stefanis Ginny Sweet Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cantrell III Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fickling, Jr. Drs. Fady S. and Carol D. Wanna Dupuy ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Copelan, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Dura Connell Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Grandparent and Five Star Dodge, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kelly Former Parent Chairs Mr. Donald A. and Dr. Cheryl F. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Maddux W. L. Amos, Sr. Foundation, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Joe Sam Robinson Kathy and Charles Mr. and Mrs. William D. Skinner Simmons The Fickling Family Foundation Mr. Bryan E. and Dr. Julia C. Tiller Parent Division Chairs Preschool Sherri and Ron Douthit Benefactors’ Circle $1,000 - $2,499 Lower School Shazia and Sohail Akbar Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Dorogy Mr. and Mrs. Alan A. Lischer III Mr. Bob R. Scheetz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Adrien Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Easterlin MBG Office Systems Mr. and Mrs. Wyndell H. Sikes, Jr. Middle School Dr. and Mrs. M. Sohail Akbar Drs. Keith and Sondralyn Fackler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. McCook, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Simmons Elizabeth and Jeff Mr. Srinivas P. and Dr. Sailaja A. Bandi Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. McSwain, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Marcus L. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. William R. Bowden Dr. and Mrs. Fred N. Gaton Mr. and Mrs. John R. Medlin, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Slappey, Jr. Bobbitt Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Brogdon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chad F. Griffin Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Brown Drs. Warren and Joan Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Oliner State Farm Companies Foundation Upper School Mr. Terry Steven Brown Mr. Duke and Dr. Catherine Groover Mr. and Mrs. Brandon A. Oren SunTrust Foundation Derita and Ben Puckett Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Grossnickle Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III SunTrust Foundation Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Burgess Dr. and Mrs. A. Kenneth Harper Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Peavy The Cobb Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William D. Burton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Dr. and Mrs. Joshua A. Perkel Ms. Lina Thomas Gifts to the Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Butler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Eric Hefner Mr. Bryan B. Persons Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Thornsberry 2010-2011 Camp Carolina Mrs. Ann J. Herman Ms. Lucy Benton Persons Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Carter II Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hightower IV Ms. Page G. Persons Mr. Daniel R. and Dr. Mary Bell Vaughn Loyalty Fund Mr. and Mrs. John C. Clark Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hinson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hughes Pinson Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Veto Loyalty Fund Mr. John P. Cole and Ms. Mary S. Donovan Mr. and Mrs. David C. Hricik Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Poku Mr. and Mrs. Duncan D. Walker III Unrestricted Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Royce Conner Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson Powers Mrs. Alexander H. S. Weaver, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Talley F. Culclasure, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Koplin Regions Bank Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program $186,863 Mr. and Mrs. James H. Daws Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Kramlich, Jr. Mr. Stephen A. Reichert Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams III Loyalty Fund Mr. and Mrs. Brown W. Dennis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lee II Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Ross Zschimmer & Schwartz Inc. Restricted Gifts $37,015 Partners Loyalty Fund In-Kind Gifts $500 - $999 $25,051 Dr. and Mrs. Arvind K. Aggarwal Mr. Thomas E. Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Mr. and Mrs. David E. Gibson Morgan Stanley Miss Alexandra A. Stefanis Total Loyalty Bank of America Foundation Mrs. Gail Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Moring Mr. and Mrs. H. Jerome Strickland Fund Gifts Mr. Rodney A. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Groselle, Jr. Omega Securities, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. J. Blake Sullivan $248,929 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Bunker Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harrell Mr. Rajesh Pagadala and Dr. Neelima Puppala Target Dr. and Mrs. Michael Alan Burnett Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn Hayden Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Puckett Dr. and Mrs. Nick Tehrani Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Hirsh Dr. and Mrs. Muhammad Rehan Dr. and Mrs. William M. Thompson, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. David J. Cohen Dr. and Mrs. Todd Jones Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Sheridan Dr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Tift Dr. and Mrs. Drew Cole, Jr. Drs. Gregory P. and Jennifer S. 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A Year of Capital Gains The completion of the new Science Cen- score high in placement exams, and in 2010, 70 more extensive research projects, and enhance ter rounded out the building projects which percent of AP Biology passed with a 3 or better, current programs by offering more lab capa- encompassed the first of two phases for the and 65 percent earned a 4 or 5. For AP Chemis- bilities that will allow faculty members to de- Excellence Never Rests capital campaign. Since try in 2010, 64 percent of students passed with vote more time to developing curriculum and 2006, Stratford has renovated the Dr. John Paul a 3 or better, and 36 percent earned a 4 or 5. courses without the burden of “scheduling” Jones Field House, added the Maurice Barnett The addition of a new science facility and limitations due to multiple courses utilizing Golf Complex and loop road and reconstruct- upgrades to the existing classrooms and labs the same spaces. ed the tennis facilities with the Jaime Kaplan will positively impact the school community First and foremost, the new center will only Tennis Center. All of these improvements to by allowing Stratford to: add AP Physics and take the already exceptional Stratford science the Stratford campus were made possible by AP Environmental Science to the current 18 program to the next level. It is the testimonials the generosity of hundreds of donors. AP offerings, offer independent study courses of alumni and their parents who reiterate time Groundbreaking for the science building to students who choose to pursue detailed in- and time again that the preparation for college began in September 2010 and after 10 months dependent research projects for course credit, study in the area of science is hands down one of construction, the Upper and Middle School expand the current genetics course by offering of the strengths of this school. science teachers moved into their Founders’ Circle classrooms in July 2011, just in $2,500 - $4,999 time for the arrival of the 2011- Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. 2012 school year. Supporters of the Publix Super Markets, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. George S. Stefanis capital campaign are recognized Drs. Fady S. and Carol D. Wanna with a Brick Recognition Walk outside the new science building with a concrete design noting lead donors as well as a brick paver dis- play for other contributors. The new building is almost 24,000 square feet and houses six labs and one “mega” lab with indi- vidual prep space for each labora- tory. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with SMART boards, lab-station data collection and analysis technology and has two classrooms, the Dorogy multi- purpose resource room and the 80-seat Stefanis Lecture Hall. Dur- ing the construction process Strat- ford’s “old” labs were also renovated to provide more classroom space in the main building. Read below what one alumna says about her Stratford science experience: Why the focus on science? Beginning this year, the state of Georgia requires four years of Dear Dr. Veto, high school science for graduation. In addition, with each graduating class, more students are I was recently awarded the Chemical Rubber Company Handbook Award at Sewanee, entering college with intentions of pursuing along with one other member of my class. The award goes to the two students with the highest science-related careers. In recent years, 10-12 GPAs for general chemistry for both semesters freshmen year. Although I am very excited percent of Stratford alumni studied for careers and honored, I just wanted to make sure you realized how amazing the science department in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, neu- at Stratford is, namely Mr. Harrington. I know Stratford prepares us all extraordinarily well roscience, nursing, veterinary medicine, phar- for college, and I always thought I was good at chemistry, but I did not understand just what macy, chemistry, education, etc., at schools an amazing job Mr. Harrington did. I’m at a university where 93 percent of graduates are across the country. accepted into med school, and I received the highest award a freshman chemistry student could The Stratford science faculty and curricu- get, and it is all because of the wonderful teacher Stratford has in Mr. Harrington. I think it lum are gems of the Upper School. Faculty was fairly obvious how much I adored him in high school, but I just wanted to make sure that members with more than 70 years of com- you were well aware how lucky you are to have him there. After having him all four years of bined teaching experience instruct students high school, I’m now realizing how amazing he is, even compared to my college professors. in Biology, Chemistry, Accelerated Chemistry, Human Genetics, Human Anatomy, Environ- Cater Thompson ’09 mental Science, Physics, Physiology, AP Biol- Sewanee, University of the South ogy and AP Chemistry. Students in AP courses

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For the Love of the Game After five years displaced from home of all ages and playing abilities. The courts numbers of students playing for the Upper courts, the defending girls’ and boys’ state are lined for the USTA QuickStart teach- and Middle School tennis teams has grown championship tennis teams returned to the ing program utilized in the lower school P.E. exponentially in recent years. The facility will Stratford campus. With the Feb. 24 dedica- classes, and with the implementation of the also be utilized for area tournaments hosted tion of the tennis center to former WTA Tour USTA “No Cut” tennis team philosophy, the in Middle Georgia. player and Head Tennis Coach Jaime Kaplan ’79, the Eagles took the courts on March 2 on one of the finest tennis facilities in the country. The beautifully landscaped Jaime Kaplan Tennis Center is comprised of eight Stratford blue courts and a field house named in memory Lisa Fer- nandez Schlottman ’80, former Strat- ford state tennis champion. The field house has two offices, lobby space, team dressing rooms, concession stand, bathrooms and state-of-the-art lighting provided by a grant awarded from the USTA. At the dedication ceremony, fami- lies who provided funding and named the eight courts were recognized along with Dr. Antonio Fernandez and the 11 families who made the school’s original tennis courts possible. Largely through the generosity of Ashley and Dean Copelan, Janet Eastburn Amos, Dr. and Mrs. W.L. Amos Jr. and W.L. Amos Sr. Foundation, Stratford now has a tennis center enviable by most high schools and colleges. During La- bor Day weekend at the U.S. Open in New York, Stratford received the 2011 USTA Outstanding Facility Award for Educational Institutions. The center provides exceptional (Above) The Jaime Kaplan Tennis Center received the 2011 USTA Oustanding Facility Award for Educational Institutions. (Top left) Ashley Copelan tennis facilities for Stratford students recognizes Head Tennis Coach Jaime Kaplan ’79. (Top right) The Copelan family unveils the signage for the Jaime Kaplan Tennis Center. 2010-2011 Report of Giving

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Mr. and Mrs. Nat Redd Mr. John P. Shackelford, Jr. Mrs. Kelli Squires Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Traynham Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Williams Mr. and Mrs. George R. Reeves Dr. and Mrs. Ahmed I. Shah Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Stallworth, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jeff Treadway Mr. and Mrs. Garry D. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roy Reeves Mr. Malav and Dr. Sheila K. Shah Dr. Cash M. Stanley III Mr. and Mrs. Matt Trevitt Dr. Howard J. Williams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spencer Reeves, Jr. Ms. Lindsay Baker Shaker Dr. and Mrs. Cecil P. Staton, Jr. Mrs. Claudia J. Tschupp Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cameron Sharpton Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Stecher, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Tuck Mr. and Mrs. Rodney W. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Reeves Mr. and Mrs. William K. Sherwood Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Stephens, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. R. Steven Tuck Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Reid Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shiflett Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stephenson Dr. and Mrs. Paul G. Turk Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Williford Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Reynolds III Mrs. William C. Shirley, Sr. Mrs. Ed L. Stevens Dr. and Mrs. James A. Upshaw Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Wilson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. William K. Shockley Dr. and Mrs. N. Brad Stevens, Sr. Ms. Jennifer Garris Vance Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winkler Mr. William M. Reynolds, Jr. Mrs. Phillipa C. Shoffner Dr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Stevenson Vanderlande Industries Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Woodcock Mr. and Mrs. John E. Riley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Frank Shurling, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Stewart Dr. and Mrs. Chandresh Viradia Ms. Lauren M. Woodhall Drs. Bradley and Jennifer Roberson Mr. and Mrs. Robin R. Siegel Mr. and Mrs. John F. Stewart Ms. Laura J. Voss Ms. Susan M. Work Mrs. Juanita W. Roberts Dr. and Mrs. James S. Sim Mr. and Mrs. Bradley D. Stone Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Wade Mr. and Mrs. E. Randall Wright Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Roberts Mrs. William P. Simmons, Sr. Mrs. Claire A. Strawn Mr. and Mrs. Billy Waites Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Wyche, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Roden Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bernard Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walcott Mr. and Mrs. Caesar A. Yarbrough III Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rogers, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William P. Simmons, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Stroup Dr. and Mrs. Devin Vance Waldrop Mrs. Dorothy Yarbrough Mrs. Shirley K. Roobin* Mr. H. Scott Singletary Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Johnny C. Walker III Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Yates, Jr. Ms. Jodi Ariail Roosenraad Dr. and Mrs. John T. Slocumb Mr. and Mrs. John E. Sweat Ms. Linda L. Walker Ms. Julie Yates Rosson Sign Company Dr. and Mrs. Charles N. Smaha Mrs. Betty Terrell Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Kazuhiro Yoshida Capt. and Mrs. Nelson D. Rouleau Mr. and Mrs. C. Randall Smith Dr. and Mrs. Carter E. Tharpe Ms. Shelli L. Wall Mr. and Mrs. George E. Youmans, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Charles Rouse, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher N. Smith The Community Foundation for Mr. and Mrs. David P. Walsh, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Youmans, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. David H. Rozier Miss Courtlyn E. Smith Greater Atlanta Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Young Mr. and Mrs. David H. Rozier Dr. Holland Jackson, Jr. and Mrs. Eileen The Fresh Market Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Ward Mr. and Mrs. H. Andrew Young Mrs. Anne Brooks Rudzki W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Ms. Susan B. Watkins Mr. and Mrs. Eric P. Russett Dr. and Mrs. Jason L. Smith Mrs. Martha Y. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. H. Ronald Watson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Ruziecki Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. J. Shand Watson * Deceased Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Sams Mrs. George Boone Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wade Thomas Mrs. Wanda F. Watson Ms. Camille Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Eugene Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Cole Thomason Mrs. Mary Anne Shirley Watters Mr. and Mrs. Ross S. Schell Ms. Patricia M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Bert F. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. James E. Weatherford Mrs. Nancy H. Schiltz Mr. and Mrs. Sam J. Smith III Mr. and Mrs. John A. Thorpe Mrs. Logan P. Weaver Ms. Abby Schirmer Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Snow Mr. and Mrs. Rex W. Tidwell Mr. and Mrs. Manning Weir Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Schorr, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snow, Jr. Ms. Ann B. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Weise Mrs. Larry A. Schwartz, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snow IV Mr. Frank W. Tift Dr. and Mrs. Perry B. Wells Dr. Artie Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Solomon V Mr. Scott P. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Welsh Mr. Reza and Dr. Maryam Sedghi Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Sosebee, Jr. Ms. Nancy Todd Mrs. Betsy Wengler Mr. Billy Sellers Miss Maggie Sowell Mrs. Sandra S. Tolleson Mr. and Mrs. Lee Whelchel Mr. and Mrs. Rader J. Sellers Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kregg R. Toole Mr. and Mrs. Timothy V. Whipple Mrs. James Brandt Sessions Mr. and Mrs. Ken Maurice Spears, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Tom K. Tracy Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. White, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Aamer Shabbir Mr. and Mrs. Justin M. Spillers Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Travis Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wilkin, Jr. 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 (4) Ms. Marian D. Baugh Mr. Gregory and Dr. Angela Bushway Dr. and Mrs. Sandeep Datta Drs. Keith and Sondralyn Fackler Mr. George P. Adams III Dr. and Mrs. J. Duward Benson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Butler, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. D. Scott Davis Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Faulkner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Vivian J. Adams III Mr. and Mrs. William Paul Bentley Dr. and Mrs. Butler Caldwell Dr. Henry J. Davis Dr. and Mrs. Javed Haroon Fazal Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Adrien Mr. and Mrs. David W. Bethune Mr. and Mrs. David S. Canady Mr. and Mrs. James H. Daws Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Fehr Dr. and Mrs. Arvind K. Aggarwal Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Bevill Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Carter II Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Denisar Ms. Candace L. Ferguson Dr. and Mrs. Saghir Ahmed Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Jr. Drs. John and Sandra Chrabuszcz Mr. and Mrs. Brown W. Dennis, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. James B. Ferrari Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Aivalotis Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Bobbitt Mr. and Mrs. Karl Christianson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dewey Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Fickling Mr. John J. Akacki Mr. Stephen and Dr. Margaret Boltja Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Clark Mr. and Mrs. David DiPonzio Mr. and Mrs. Gerry S. Ford Dr. and Mrs. M. Sohail Akbar Mr. and Mrs. William Charles Boswell III Mr. and Mrs. John C. Clark Mr. and Mrs. David M. Donner Dr. and Mrs. Guy D. Foulkes Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Alford Mr. and Mrs. William R. Bowden Mr. and Mrs. Calder B. Clay III Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Dorogy Mr. and Mrs. Garry J. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Alibozek Mr. and Mrs. Tony M. Bowdoin Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Clayton Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Alan A. Frank Mr. and Mrs. Dave M. Anderson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Todd M. Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Cleveland, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Douthit Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Fredrickson Mrs. Helen D. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Bradley, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ryan Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Justin Duke Mr. and Mrs. Sean G. Frith Dr. and Mrs. Sudhir S. Athni Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Alan Brewer Dr. and Mrs. David J. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. George Dunwody, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Alan Fruitticher Mr. and Mrs. Greg Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brewer Dr. and Mrs. Drew Cole, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Durkee Dr. Leslie C. Fuchs and Ms. Virginia L. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Dr. and Mrs. Alrick Brooks Mr. and Mrs. James Malcolm Cole III Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Durso, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chad M. Fulk Ms. Judy G. Bagley Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Brooks Mr. John P. Cole and Ms. Mary S. Donovan Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Easterlin Mr. and Mrs. John D. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy S. Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Brad D. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Tracy L. Coleman Mr. and Mrs. John Eddlemon Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Fuller Mr. Srinivas P. and Dr. Sailaja A. Bandi Mr. Christopher W. Brown Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruce Conn Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Gregory K. Fussell Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Banks, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Copelan, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Brown N. Ekeledo Dr. and Mrs. Sabry A. Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Barr Mr. and Mrs. Patrick B. Buffington Ms. Pamela Summerlin Corbitt Drs. Kris and Janine Ellis Mr. Nicholas and Dr. Deborah Gadd Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Barrow Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Bunker Mr. and Mrs. D. Wesley Cowan Mr. and Mrs. C. Scott Ellison Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Garner Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Bashuk Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Burgess Dr. and Mrs. John C. Cranford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Elmore Mr. and Mrs. John T. Garner Mr. and Mrs. Michael David Baskette Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Clinton A. Cross Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Epps, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Battcher Dr. and Mrs. Michael Alan Burnett Dr. and Mrs. Talley F. Culclasure, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Garud Mr. and Mrs. Chip Battle Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Seth Bush Mr. Mark Cullars and Dr. Amy Kingman Mr. and Mrs. Whitney T. Evans III Dr. and Mrs. Fred N. Gaton

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Dr. and Mrs. Brian Thomas Geary Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hinson, Sr. Drs. Atul and Minni Khurana Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. McMaster Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Peavy Dr. and Mrs. Tarun K. Ghosh Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Hirsh Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Koeper Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. McSwain, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Joshua A. Perkel Ms. Pamela B. Gibbons Mr. Hunter N. and Dr. Anna W. Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Koplin Mr. and Mrs. John R. Medlin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Persons Mr. Thomas E. Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Simon Joseph Holden Mr. and Mrs. John Frederick Kwapis Mr. and Mrs. John W. Meeks, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Horn Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Miller Mr. and Mrs. T. Cater Pierce Mrs. Lisa D. Gratigny Ms. Christi H. Horne Mr. and Mrs. William H. Larsen Mr. and Mrs. David L. Mincey III Mr. and Mrs. George L. Pierson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Greene Mr. and Mrs. Joel A. Howe Mr. Dewayne Lawson and Dr. Bridget Trogden Dr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Minette Mr. and Mrs. D. Hughes Pinson Mr. and Mrs. William H. Greer III Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Howell Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Burton Lee IV Dr. and Mrs. Jamie A. Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Poku Mr. and Mrs. Chad F. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. David C. Hricik Drs. Gregory P. and Jennifer S. Lee Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Wood D. Pope Mr. Duke and Dr. Catherine Groover Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Hulgan Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lee II Ms. Robin Mole Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Power, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Groselle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. R. Drew Hulsey, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Brian Leigh Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson Powers Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Grossnickle Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Hurt CDR and Mrs. Mark Andrew Lind Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Emil Moody Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Puckett Mr. and Mrs. Matt Grubb Mr. and Mrs. M. Forest Hutchinson III Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lineberger Dr. and Mrs. Hank Moore Drs. John Putzke and Virginia Hall Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gumbart Drs. Erskine and Candi James Mr. and Mrs. Alan A. Lischer III Mr. and Mrs. Jackson C. Moore, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Glenn Pyles Dr. and Mrs. Raj R. Gupta Mr. and Mrs. Melville A. Jamison II Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Maddux Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Moring Dr. and Mrs. Abdul Qadir Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hale Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Jarrard Mr. Richard P. Maier Ms. Stacey C. Moring Dr. and Mrs. Farid U. Qazi Dr. and Mrs. Lee H. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Jellum Drs. Surender and Premila Malhotra Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Mosley Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rader Mr. Matthew and Dr. Carol Collings Haney Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. James A. Manley III Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey N. Moss, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Raines Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hanse IV Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas David Mann Mr. Richard E. Moyer Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Raley Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Harper III Dr. and Mrs. Sarvepalli D. Jokhai Mr. and Mrs. Asa M. Marshall IV Ms. Rebekah Myers Mr. William D. Ramsbottom, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harrell Mr. and Mrs. Adam T. Jones Mr. and Mrs. William Martin Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Nagle Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Raymond III Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lucas Harrington Mr. Donald A. and Dr. Cheryl F. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Massey IV Mr. and Mrs. Roland H. Neel II Mr and Mrs. Eric K. Redd Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ingram Jones, Jr. Drs. David and Allison Mathis Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Newberry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roy Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Danny J. Harrison Dr. and Mrs. Todd Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Matson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Nystrom Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spencer Reeves, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Maxwell Ms. Jessica S. Ogburn Dr. and Mrs. Muhammad Rehan Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daly McAfee Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Ogle Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Reynolds III Mr. and Mrs. John Glenn Hayden Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Jones IV Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. McCook, Jr. Ms. Leah Oldham Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hays, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shannon Joyner Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. McCord IV Ms. Tammy O’Nan Drs. Bradley and Jennifer Roberson Mr. and Mrs. J. Eric Hefner Drs. Balint and Gabriella Kacsoh Dr. and Mrs. W. Rob McCormack Mr. and Mrs. Brandon A. Oren Mrs. Juanita W. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. William A. Henderson Drs. Wynn and Dannette B. Kallay Mr. and Mrs. Donald Drue McCroan Mr. Rajesh Pagadala and Dr. Neelima Puppala Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Herndon Ms. Lise Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. McCue Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Roden Mr. and Mrs. Brannon R. Hicks, Sr. Dr. Frank H. Katz and Ms. Sara Walcott Mr. and Mrs. Brent A. McDaniel Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Parel II Capt. and Mrs. Nelson D. Rouleau Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Hicks III Mr. and Mrs. John P. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jay M. McElrath Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Keith Charles Rouse, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. J. West Hightower Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Brian Carroll McGean Mr. and Mrs. Sarjit J. Patel Mr. and Mrs. David H. Rozier Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hightower IV Mr. and Mrs. Joel L. Kennedy Dr. and Mrs. David W. McKinney Mr. and Mrs. Vijay H. Patel Mr. and Mrs. Eric P. Russett Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Tharpe Hill, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Payne Mr. and Mrs. Ross S. Schell

In 2008, Georgia House Bill 1133 tributed to the GOAL Scholarship Program and “C” corporations can re- was passed which created the Educa- ceive up to 75% of their Georgia income tax liability. In addition, amounts tion Expense Credit allowing taxpayers contributed to GOAL are deductible for federal income tax purposes. to take a credit against their Georgia The GOAL Scholarship Program uses the contributions to provide income taxes for amounts contributed financial assistance for public school children who desire to attend to Georgia GOAL, a qualified student Stratford. The funding is also available for students who are eligible to scholarship organization, and designat- enter Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten. ed to Stratford Academy. Stratford uses this new program to increase For the 2010-2011 school year, more than 20 Stratford families re- the amount of financial aid available to families. ceived assistance from the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program. Many Individual taxpayers can receive a tax credit against their Georgia in- of these families never realized a private education could be made avail- come tax liability for amounts contributed to the GOAL Scholarship Pro- able to them. Stratford Academy is grateful to the following families gram up to $1,000 for those who file individually or $2,500 for those who who contributed in our school’s name to the Georgia GOAL Student file a joint return. Corporations can receive a tax credit for amounts con- Scholarship Organization. Georgia GOAL Donors

Mr. and Mrs. Elton M. Adams III Dr. and Mrs. William F. Cummings, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Kehl Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Justin M. Spillers Dr. and Mrs. Arvind K. Aggarwal Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Dorogy Mr. T. Michael Kelley Dr. and Mrs. Reggie D. Osbon State Bank & Trust Dr. and Mrs. William V. Argo, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Justin Duke Mrs. Carol B. Lanier Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Parel II Dr. and Mrs. N. Brad Stevens, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Drs. Keith and Sondralyn Fackler Mr. Dewayne Lawson and Dr. Bridget Trogden Mr. and Mrs. Sarjit J. Patel Dr. and Mrs. Nick Tehrani Mrs. Nelle Childs Barnett Ms. Shirley S. Fahringer Drs. Gregory P. and Jennifer S. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Keith Peterson Mrs. Martha Y. Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Barrow Dr. and Mrs. James B. Ferrari Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lee II Mr. and Mrs. Warren Plowden Ms. Nancy Todd Dr. Ericha Benshoff Mrs. Michelle P. Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Maddux Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson Powers Mr. and Mrs. H. Jeff Treadway Mr. Robert A. Bowen III Mr. Arthur A. Fredrickson Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Maddux, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roy Reeves Dr. and Mrs. Devin Vance Waldrop Mr. and Mrs. A. Allan Brittain Mrs. Judith J. Fredrickson Mrs. Susan G. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spencer Reeves, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny C. Walker III Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Brogdon, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Fuller Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Ms. Abby Schirmer Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Drs. Kevin and Bonnie Brooks Dr. and Mrs. Fred N. Gaton Mr. and Mrs. W. Brian McDavid Dr. Artie Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. J. Shand Watson Mr. and Mrs. George Carswell Ms. Irene Goodenough Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Mr. Malav and Dr. Sheila K. Shah Mrs. Jane D. Williams Mr. and Mrs. John F. Castle Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gunn Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMahon Mrs. Phillipa C. Shoffner Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Wilson Drs. Russell and Cynthia Chambless Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. McSwain, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Karl Christianson Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Meadors Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie L. Clements Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Holleman Mr. and Mrs. John R. Medlin, Jr. Ms. Patricia M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Royce Conner Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones Dr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Minette Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. Learn more about receiving your tax credit at www.stratford.org/georgiagoal or www.goalscholarship.org. Questions, contact Kathleen Medlin, Director of Institutional Advancement, at (478) 477-8073 ext. 210.

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Mr. Reza and Dr. Maryam Sedghi Dr. and Mrs. Garry Harold Simons III Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Stephens, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Traynham Mr. and Mrs. Lee Whelchel Mr. and Mrs. Rader J. Sellers Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Slappey, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. H. Jeff Treadway Mr. and Mrs. Timothy V. Whipple Mrs. James Brandt Sessions Dr. and Mrs. John T. Slocumb Mr. and Mrs. Bradley D. Stone Mr. and Mrs. Matt Trevitt Mr. and Mrs. John B. White, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Aamer Shabbir Mr. and Mrs. C. Randall Smith Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Strickland Dr. and Mrs. R. Steven Tuck Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wilkin, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Ahmed I. Shah Mr. and Mrs. Christopher N. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Stroup Dr. and Mrs. James A. Upshaw Mr. and Mrs. Garry D. Williams Mr. Malav and Dr. Sheila K. Shah Dr. and Mrs. Jason L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Sutton Ms. Jennifer Garris Vance Mr. and Mrs. Rodney W. Williams Ms. Lindsay Baker Shaker Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith Mr. and Mrs. John E. Sweat Mr. Daniel R. and Dr. Mary Bell Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams III Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cameron Sharpton Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Eugene Smith, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Nick Tehrani Dr. and Mrs. Chandresh Viradia Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Smith Dr. and Mrs. Carter E. Tharpe Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Wade Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Wilson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William K. Sherwood Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Snow Ms. Lina Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Devin Vance Waldrop Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Woodcock Mr. and Mrs. William K. Shockley Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snow IV Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Johnny C. Walker III Ms. Susan M. Work Mr. and Mrs. H. Frank Shurling, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Solomon V Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wade Thomas Mr. and Mrs. David P. Walsh, Jr. Ms. Julie Yates Dr. and Mrs. Farhan Siddiqui Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Sosebee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Cole Thomason Drs. Fady S. and Carol D. Wanna Mr. and Mrs. Kazuhiro Yoshida Mr. and Mrs. Robin R. Siegel Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bert F. Thompson Ms. Susan B. Watkins Mr. and Mrs. H. Andrew Young Mr. and Mrs. Wyndell H. Sikes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Maurice Spears, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. William M. Thompson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Shand Watson Dr. and Mrs. James S. Sim Dr. and Mrs. Cecil P. Staton, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Thornsberry Mr. and Mrs. Manning Weir Dr. and Mrs. Marcus L. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Stecher, Jr. Mr. Bryan E. and Dr. Julia C. Tiller Dr. and Mrs. Perry B. Wells Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bernard Simmons Dr. and Mrs. George S. Stefanis Mr. and Mrs. Kregg R. Toole Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Welsh Grandparents

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Terry Coleman Mr. and Mrs. G. Robert Hardwick Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Lawson Mr. Bob R. Scheetz Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Congdon Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harrell Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mrs. Nancy H. Schiltz Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O. Adrien Mr. and Mrs. Royce Conner Mr. and Mrs. Dan Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Majchrzak Mrs. James Brandt Sessions Mrs. Janet E. Amos Mr. and Mrs. Arnold W. Cotton Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin Mrs. Amina A. Shah Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Amos, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Ms. Sally M. Heard Ms. Charlotte M. Maurizi Mr. and Mrs. Wyndell H. Sikes, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Crowther Mrs. Ann J. Herman Dr. and Mrs. Joe L. McLendon Mrs. William P. Simmons, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Anderson II Mr. and Mrs. John E. Dalton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Hills Mr. and Mrs. John McNeill IV Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ballew Mr. and Mrs. Claude E. Davidson Mrs. Marzee W. Horn Mrs. Patricia M. Meyer Mrs. George Boone Smith, Jr. Mrs. Ann B. Barron Dr. and Mrs. Brown W. Dennis Mr. and Mrs. Franklin S. Horne, Jr. Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Sam J. Smith III Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Sr. Mrs. Regina L. Durham Mr. and Mrs. Oney H. Hudson II Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mohr Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snow, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bowen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. A. Steve Durkee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Hulsey, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Myatt Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Ms. Hazel R. Braun Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Eubanks Mr. and Mrs. T. Harry Hurt Mr. and Mrs. George J. Myers III Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stephenson Dr. and Mrs. William P. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fickling, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Jennings Mrs. Paul R. Nagle Mrs. Claire A. Strawn Mrs. Robert A. Brown, Sr. Mrs. Patti Fuchs Mr. and Mrs. Jerome L. Kaplan Mr. C. Kenneth Nelson Mr. and Mrs. H. Jerome Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. Mrs. Ann S. Gaton Mrs. Jonas B. Kauffman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Mrs. Patricia S. Burgess Mrs. Joyce D. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Kelly Mrs. Roberta S. Pierson Mr. and Mrs. Rex W. Tidwell Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Buzzell II Dr. and Mrs. Larry W. Grant Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Nat Redd Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Drs. Craig and Brenda V. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Greene Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kersey Mr. and Mrs. George R. Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Billy Waites Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cheseborough Mrs. Gail Griffin Mrs. W. D. “Jack” Knight, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walcott Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Christianson Mrs. Martha Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. Kramlich, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Reid Mrs. Alexander H. S. Weaver, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Clay, Sr. Drs. Warren and Joan Griffin Mrs. Mary Jim Lane Mrs. Juanita W. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Weise Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilbur Coggins, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William F. Grossnickle Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lanford Mrs. Shirley K. Roobin* Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Yates, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David A. Cole, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. F. Kennedy Hall Ms. Daryl T. Lasseter Dr. and Mrs. David H. Rozier Faculty

Mrs. Diane M. Adams Mr. Tommy C. Fletcher Mrs. Angie J. Judd Mrs. Diane D. Nicholson Mr. Mark R. Stecher, Jr. Mr. Elton M. Adams III Mr. Arthur A. Fredrickson Ms. Jaime C. Kaplan Mrs. Lori T. Palmer Mrs. Sue Stephenson Mr. Greg Atkinson Mrs. Judith J. Fredrickson Dr. Frank H. Katz Mr. Cameron Paterson Mrs. E. Lindsey Stevens Mrs. Elizabeth B. Avant Mr. Allen Free Mrs. Reeda R. Katz Mrs. Kathleen P. Peterson Mrs. Helen C. Stewart Mr. David A. Bailey Mr. John Paul Gaddy Mr. T. Michael Kelley Mr. T. Cater Pierce Mrs. Jennifer R. Sweat Mrs. Alleyne A. Benson Mrs. Sandy M. Garvin Mrs. Carol B. Lanier Mrs. Janet S. Pierson Mrs. Juleen J. Thomas Mrs. Shannon Roark Boswell Ms. Irene Goodenough Mrs. Kathryn P. Larsen Mrs. Jil H. Pinkston Mrs. Martha Y. Thomas Mr. Ross S. Bridges Mrs. Nancy Gordillo Mr. Charles A. Lawson Mrs. Sara M. Reeves Ms. Nancy Todd Mrs. Margaret C. Brogdon Mrs. Stephanie F. Greene Mr. Dewayne Lawson Mrs. Virginia M. Reeves Mr. H. Jeff Treadway Mrs. Catherine C. Burton Mrs. Cheryl S. Griggs Mrs. Redonda W. Mann Mr. Paul R. Reynolds III Mrs. Mollye L. Treadway Dr. Brenda V. Caldwell Mrs. Mary Beth T. Gumbart Mrs. Susan G. Marshall Mr. William M. Reynolds, Jr. Mrs. Claudia J. Tschupp Mrs. Patricia T. Castle Mrs. Sara Becky Gunn Mrs. Susan H. Martin Mrs. Juanita W. Roberts Dr. Robert E. Veto Mrs. Rachel Veto Chabot Mr. Benjamin Lucas Harrington Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Mrs. Susan E. Rozier Ms. Laura J. Voss Mrs. Gina M. Christianson Ms. Patricia C. Hayslip Mr. Walter S. Mays Ms. Abby Schirmer Ms. Sara Walcott Mr. Rodney Collins Mrs. Beth Henderson Mrs. Disa D. McCommon Mrs. Robin P. Schorr Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mrs. Laurie Lee Horne Cranford Mrs. Patricia M. Herndon Mrs. Susan Marie McCord Mr. Billy Sellers Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Mrs. Marsha M. Creter Mrs. Patricia M. Horne Mrs. Heather B. McCroan Mrs. Farrior L. Shockley Mrs. Virginia S. Watson Mrs. Emily Dermatas Mrs. Vicki T. Howell Mrs. Karen H. McCue Mrs. Phillipa C. Shoffner Mrs. Wanda F. Watson Mr. Jamie Dickey Mr. Jeff Hubbard Mr. Michael S. McCue Mr. Grady A. Smith Mr. Manning Weir Mrs. Phyllis W. Elder Mr. G. Brad Hutcheson Mrs. Jessica S. McDaniel Mr. Ed Smith Mrs. Susannah R. Weir Mrs. Joyce R. Ellison Ms. Lynn Hutto Mrs. Eleanor Marie McDavid Ms. Patricia M. Smith Mrs. Betsy Wengler Mr. G. Griff Ethridge, Jr. Mr. Rene R. Iglesias Mrs. Donna Kay McGoldrick Mrs. Kelly A. Solomon Mrs. Jane D. Williams Mrs. Katherine M. Eubanks Mrs. Betty Ann Jennings Mrs. Gena S. McWilliams Mrs. Terry M. Sowell Mrs. Wendy S. Woodcock Mrs. Martha M. Eubanks Mrs. Kenna B. Jones Mrs. Kathleen Cook Medlin Mrs. Lindsey Spillers Mrs. Tina S. Wootan Mrs. Shirley S. Fahringer Mrs. Millie W. Jones Mrs. June L. Meeks Mrs. Kelli Squires Mrs. Della E. Young Mrs. Theresa M. Ferrari Mrs. Susan H. Jones Mrs. Sheri T. Moore Mr. Robert H. Stallworth, Jr. Mrs. Ethel Zuniga Mrs. Michelle P. Fleming Mr. James E. Jordan Mr. Andrew Myler Mrs. Toni W. Stallworth

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Mrs. Diane M. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Arnold W. Cotton Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hodges Mr. Alan S. Meadors Ms. Patricia M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Elton M. Adams III Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mrs. Marzee W. Horn Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Meadors Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snow, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Adams Mrs. Sue S. Crumbley Mr. and Mrs. Franklin S. Horne, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer F. Meadors Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mrs. Nell H. Culpepper Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Howell Ms. Lisa Moore Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Welborn B. Davis III Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Jennings Mrs. Sheri T. Moore Mrs. Ed L. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. William H. Anderson II Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey II Ms. Cindy Jones Mrs. Milledge Clark Newton Dr. and Mrs. N. Brad Stevens, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey III Mrs. Denny O. Jones Mrs. Catherine H. Newton Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Stewart Mrs. Nelle Childs Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Carr G. Dodson Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. John F. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Bass, Sr. Mrs. Kenneth W. Dunwody, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Jones Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Oliner Mrs. Claire A. Strawn Mr. Oliver C. Bateman Mr. and Mrs. A. Steve Durkee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones Mr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey III Mr. and Mrs. J. Blake Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Judd Mrs. Marguerite Parker Mrs. Betty Terrell Mr. and Mrs. David Becker Mr. and Mrs. G. Griff Ethridge, Jr. Mrs. Letty Kaplan Ms. Gloria Patman Mrs. Martha Y. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Eubanks Dr. and Mrs. S. Douglas Katz Mr. and Mrs. Len Perkins Ms. Ann B. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Binner, Sr. Mr. William A. Fickling III Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Kehl Mr. Bryan B. Persons Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Bishop, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fickling, Jr. Mrs. Betty Sweet Ladson Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Paul G. Turk Mr. and Mrs. M. Eugene Bishop Dr. and Mrs. David J. Frolich Mrs. Carol B. Lanier Dr. and Mrs. Michael W. Poole Mr. and Mrs. Duncan D. Walker III Dr. and Mrs. Toof A. Boone, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Garland, Sr. Mrs. Bettie A. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Rabun Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bowdre, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Larry W. Grant Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Rawlings Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bowen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David F. Green Lt. Col. and Mrs. Keith P. Leslie Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Reeves Mr. and Mrs. H. Ronald Watson Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Braswell Mrs. Martha Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Leverett Dr. and Mrs. Joe Sam Robinson Mrs. Wanda F. Watson Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Brogdon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Emmitte H. Griggs Mrs. Catharine Burns Liles Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rogers, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Weatherford Dr. and Mrs. William P. Brooks Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gross Dr. and Mrs. Anthony V. Lyons Mrs. Shirley K. Roobin* Mrs. Alexander H. S. Weaver, Jr. Mrs. Robert A. Brown, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Hardeman Dr. and Mrs. David S. Mann Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. White, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. W. Morris Brown, Jr. Mr. Patrick E. Hardie Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mann Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Ruziecki Dr. Howard J. Williams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. A. Kenneth Harper Mrs. Susan G. Marshall Ms. Camille Sanders Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williams Mr. and Mrs. William D. Burton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Harper Mrs. Susan Hanberry Martin Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Schorr, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Williford Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Buzzell II Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Ms. Charlotte M. Maurizi Mrs. Larry A. Schwartz, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Wyche, Jr. Drs. Craig and Brenda V. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. David S. Hathaway Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Mays Mrs. William C. Shirley, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Caesar A. Yarbrough III Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cantrell III Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hawkins, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. George W. McCommon Mrs. Phillipa C. Shoffner Mrs. Dorothy Yarbrough Mr. and Mrs. John F. Castle Ms. Patricia C. Hayslip Mr. and Mrs. James W. McCook III Mrs. William P. Simmons, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Yates, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin Mrs. Betty Heard Mr. and Mrs. W. Brian McDavid Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. George E. Youmans, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Clay, Sr. Ms. Sally M. Heard Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Mr. and Mrs. William P. Simmons, Jr. Mrs. Clark N. Young Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Collins Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Henderson Dr. and Mrs. Joe L. McLendon Dr. and Mrs. Charles N. Smaha Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Young Mr. and Mrs. John D. Comer, Jr. Mrs. Betty C. Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. John McNeill IV Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Foundations

Aetna Foundation, Inc. Dura Connell Foundation State Farm Companies Foundation The Community Foundation For Greater W. L. Amos, Sr. Foundation, Inc. Bank of America Foundation IKON Office Solutions Foundation SunTrust Foundation Atlanta Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. Merck Company Foundation The Cobb Foundation The Fickling Family Foundation Corporations

Aetna Genentech Merck Company Publix Super Markets, Inc. The Fresh Market Bank of America General Mills Boxtops for Education Microsoft Giving Campaign The JK Group Inc. Regions Bank Vanderlande Industries Inc. Bella Cavalla Farms Heart of Georgia Insurance Brokers, Inc. Mid Georgia Ambulance Rosson Sign Company Wells Fargo Buckhead School Uniforms Shop Hewlett-Packard Morgan Stanley State Farm Companies Zschimmer & Schwartz Inc. City Barber Shop IKON Office Solutions Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company SunTrust Bank Five Star Dodge, Inc. MBG Office Systems Omega Securities, Inc. Target Organizations

Camp Carolina Griffin Gun Club Macon Tracks Running Club Matching Gifts

Bank of America Foundation City Barber Shop Hewlett-Packard Employee Product IKON Office Solutions Foundation SunTrust Foundation Matching Gift Program Bella Cavalla Farms Genentech Giving Program Merck Company Foundation Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program In-Kind Gifts

Dr. and Mrs. J. Duward Benson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. Donald A. and Dr. Cheryl F. Jones Rosson Sign Company Dr. and Mrs. Paul G. Turk Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Bevill Five Star Dodge, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Maddux Mr. and Mrs. William K. Sherwood Ms. Laura J. Voss Mr. and Mrs. William D. Burton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Fredrickson Mrs. Susan G. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Stallworth, Jr. Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cantrell III Mr. and Mrs. Brannon R. Hicks, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Brandon A. Oren Dr. and Mrs. Nick Tehrani Zschimmer & Schwartz Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Drew Cole, Jr. Ms. Lynn Hutto Dr. and Mrs. Farid U. Qazi The Fresh Market

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1962 1974 1980 1988 1996 Mrs. Catharine Burns Liles Mr. James H. Dorsey, Jr. Mrs. Lisa Browne Barksdale Dr. Anne Margaret Baxley Dr. Butler Caldwell 1964 Mr. William A. Fickling III Dr. Anna Weaver Hogan Mr. John S. Bickley, Jr. Mrs. Hazel Struby Caldwell Mrs. Suzanne Jones Harper Mrs. Cheryl Stevens Griggs Mrs. Gena Cummings Howell Mr. William Charles Boswell III Mrs. Augusta Hayes Capps Mr. Charles Andrew Lawson Mr. Emmitte H. Griggs Mr. Lee Lineberger III Dr. Stephen M. Durkee Mr. Randolph Clayton Capps Mrs. Tina Stokes Wootan Ms. Suzy Newton Mrs. Pamela Mullis Maxwell Mr. William H. Greer III Mrs. Courtney Brooks Garner Mrs. Holly Strawn Riley Mr. Jackson C. Moore, Jr. Mrs. Susan Marie Mincey McCord Mr. William B. Messer 1965 Mr. H. Scott Singletary Mrs. Holly Hill Reeves Mrs. Kathleen Cook Medlin Mrs. Carter Kelly Monroe Mr. V. James Adams, Jr. Mrs. Helen Clark Stewart Mr. John B. White, Sr. Mrs. Lori Tift Palmer Mrs. Cason Buzzell Wilkin Ms. Louisa M. Felton Mr. Thomas H. Williams III Mr. George E. Youmans, Jr. Mrs. Mollye Lamb Treadway Mrs. Kimberly Ward Williamson 1966 1975 1981 Mrs. Molly Hudson Watson 1997 Mrs. Veronica White Brooks Mrs. Janet Young Battcher Mrs. Nan Solomon Harper 1989 Mrs. Alyson McGoldrick Cozart Mr.* Milford B. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. Calder B. Clay III Mr. Peter T. Persons Mr. G. Marsh Butler, Jr. Mrs. McKenzie McNeill Moore Mr. Charles S. Simmons Ms. Cynthia H. Comer Mr. John B. Peterson, Jr. Mrs. Julie Williams Canady 1998 1967 Mr. Evan L. Koplin Mrs. Karen Jarrard Snow Dr. John C. Cranford, Jr. Ms. Mary Rae Phelps Mr. Roland M. Holloway Mr. Samuel Waite Popejoy III Mrs. Lisa Lineberger Trevitt Mrs. Laurie Lee Horne Cranford Mrs. Denny O’Callaghan Jones Mr. William D. Skinner Mr. Robert C. Woodcock Mrs. Paige Newberry Fulk 1999 Mrs. Martha McKenzie McNeill Mrs. Isabelle Heard Sullivan Ms. Julie Yates Mr. Eugene S. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. Bertram Maxwell IV Mr. Scott P. Tift Dr. Jerome P. Tift Mrs. Kathy Monfort Wright 1982 Mr. Thomas David Mann Mrs. Clark Newton Young Ms. Jodi Ariail Roosenraad 1968 Mr. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. 2000 Mrs. Susan Stephenson Wade Mrs. Frances Jones Hardeman 1976 Mrs. Wimberley McCook Rader Mr. Casey C. Phelps Mr. Donald E. Banks, Jr. Dr. Artie Schwartz 1990 1969 2001 Mrs. Angela Maddox Hicks Dr. Julia Fickling Tiller Mrs. Kelly Jay Cross Mr. Wade T. Adams Mr. Ross S. Bridges Dr. John West Hightower Mr. Garry D. Williams Mrs. Tracey Bloodworth Garner Mrs. Carol Roobin Bashuk Mr. Benjamin E. Conner Mr. James C. Hinson, Sr. Mrs. Ashley Draughon Graham Mr. Rodney A. Brown 1983 Ms. Irene Goodenough Mr. K. Roger Holliday Dr. Jennifer Shaker Lee Mr. Kenneth D. Sams Mr. Roy H. Fickling 2002 Mr. David P. Kempa Mrs. Margaret Keen Grubb Dr. Charles B. May, Jr. 1970 Mr. John D. Eubanks Mr. Harold D. McSwain, Jr. Mr. J. Eric Hefner Dr. Hank Moore, Jr. Ms. Mary Hogan Brantley Mrs. Katherine McGoldrick Eubanks Mr. John W. Meeks, Jr. Mrs. Stacie Wigley Hill Dr. Robert R. Morgan, Jr. Mr. Reginald W. Buzzell II Ms. Lauren M. Woodhall Mrs. Nancy Carter Mitchell Dr. George W. McCommon Ms. Stacey Creter Moring Mrs. Frances Amsler Hail 2003 Mrs. Jane Fickling Skinner Mrs. Beverly Ashmore Nagle Mrs. Jacinda Neal Norvell Mr. James A. Hatcher Ms. Page G. Persons Mrs. Cater Clay Thompson Mrs. Robin Lee Parker Dr. Charles L. Ogburn III Mrs. Eugenia Jones Henderson Mr. Frank W. Tift 1977 1991 Mr. Gary M. Meadors 1984 Mrs. Deena Harrell Cherry Mr. David W. Bethune 2004 Mrs. Anna Newton Smith Mr. Jeffery L. Avant Mrs. Mary Beth Morley Conn Mrs. Kathryn Adams Brooks Ms. Kate C. Hardie Mr. J. Steven Stewart Mr. Whitney T. Evans III Ms. Tracy L. Garner Mr. Patrick B. Buffington Mrs. Mary Anne Shirley Watters Mr. John G. Hayden 2005 Ms. Pamela Barnett Gibbons Mr. Robert J. Jarrard Mr. John P. Kelly Mr. E. Alexander Conner 1971 Mrs. Melissa Philhower Jones Ms. Jennifer A. Newton Mr. Walter M. Massey IV Mr. Robert L. Dickey III 2006 Mr. Robert M. Nicholson Mr. Gregory A. Parker Mrs. Kathryn Gibson Parel Dr. Stephen D. Mallary Mr. Madison Childs Barnett Mrs. Virginia Monfort Rabun Mr. William D. Ramsbottom, Jr. Mrs. Anne Brooks Youmans Rudzki Mr. John Robert Medlin, Jr. Dr. John T. Slocumb Dr. Jason L. Smith Mr. Matthews Stevens Barnett Mr. Henry K. Oliner 1985 Mr. William J. O’Shaughnessey IV Mr. Hugh D. Sosebee, Jr. 1992 Mr. Frank C. Pinkston, Jr. Mr. George P. Adams III Ms. Lucy Benton Persons Mrs. Lindsey Owens Stevens Mrs. Paige Pilcher Alford Mrs. Harriett Newton Sams Mrs. Elizabeth Boswell Avant Dr. N. Brad Stevens, Sr. Mrs. Stacy Walker Bethune 2007 Mr. Lawrence B. Williford Mr. John Paul Gaddy Mr. Duncan D. Walker III Mrs. Jeana Gunn Bush Ms. Mary Parker Davis Mr. Caesar A. Yarbrough III Mrs. Bonnie Butler Gibson 1978 Mr. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Ms. Anna Kay McGoldrick Mrs. Karen Durr Yarbrough Mrs. Janet Bowers Hale Mr. Christopher W. Brown Mrs. Jean Huffman Peterson Mr. David L. 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Veto in honor of Susan Hanberry Martin Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. in honor of Ann B. Tift in honor of Jeff Hubbard Mr. Robert F. Hatcher III Mrs. William P. Simmons, Sr. Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. in honor of Virginia Sweet Dupuy Mr. Robert F. Hatcher III Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. Stephen A. Reichert Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. in honor of Peyton A. Smith Dr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Tift Mrs. William P. Simmons, Sr. in honor of Lynn H. Massey Mid Georgia Ambulance in honor of Jaime Kaplan Miss Jane K. Hatcher in honor of Kaye Wansley in honor of Tommy C. Fletcher Ms. Sylvia Ann Boykin Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. in honor of Kelli Squires Dr. and Mrs. Sabry A. Gabriel Mr. Robert F. Hatcher III Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Miss Jane K. Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. in honor of Eleanor Marie McDavid Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. in honor of Betsy Wengler in honor of Charles M. Ladson The Cobb Foundation Mr. Robert F. Hatcher III in honor of Becky Gunn Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan D. Walker III in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roe Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. Robert F. Hatcher III Mrs. William P. Simmons, Sr. Stamps IV Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. in honor of Henry K. Oliner ‘71 Mrs. Denny O. Jones Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Memorials in memory of Fred Bevill, Jr. in memory of Mary Louise Dukes in memory of Era Black Goodner in memory of Rosemary Evans Anderson Ivey in memory of Marjorie Lane Lovein Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. J. Duward Benson, Jr. Dr. William C. Acton Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Veto Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Fredrickson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Burgin Dr. and Mrs. J. Duward Benson, Jr. Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Mr. and Mrs. William H. Anderson II Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey III in memory of Robert Richardson Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Dr. and Mrs. David M. Kalish, Jr. Stratford Academy Alumni Association Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Clay, Sr. in memory of George A. Hanse III Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ballou Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Sell III Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. in memory of Leigh Brody Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey III Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Bowen in memory of John Wesley Marbut, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lineberger Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Fredrickson Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. Mrs. Jarrett L. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Howell Ms. Jody S. Deehan Stratford Academy Board of Trustees in memory of Esther Harris in memory of Edgar Sasser Mays Jane Willams’s Kindergarten Class Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey III Mr. and Mrs. Matt Trevitt Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cantrell III Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Dr. Frank H. Katz and Ms. Sara Walcott Mr. and Mrs. Carr G. Dodson Mr. and Mrs. Emmitte H. Griggs Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keller Mr. and Mrs. John W. Evans, Jr. in memory of Dr. Rodney Mack Browne in memory of Connie Bowen Hart Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. Tim Keller Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Amos M. Anderson III Mr. and Mrs. Jack G. Jennings Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Mrs. Betty Heard Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Ms. Cindy Jones Mrs. Crafton Pease Langley in memory of Marion Campbell Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Henson Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones Mrs. Susan G. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mrs. Patsy Barry Hopkins Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Dr. Holland Jackson, Jr. and Mrs. Eileen W. Smith Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Jones Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker in memory of Edith Eugenia Marshall Butler Dr. and Mrs. George W. McCommon Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Dr. and Mrs. Ferdinand V. Kay Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Garland, Sr. Ms. Stacey C. Moring Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mrs. T. Harvey Mathis in memory of Martha Weaver McKenzie Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III Mr. and Mrs. James W. McCook III Mr. and Mrs. Emmitte H. Griggs Ms. Camille Sanders Mr. and Mrs. John H. McSween in memory of Hubert R. Buxton, Jr. Mrs. William C. Shirley, Sr. in memory of Mr. Milford B. Hatcher, Jr. Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Sr. in memory of Brenda Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Norris, Jr. McCormick Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Emmitte H. Griggs Mrs. George Boone Smith, Jr. Stratford Academy Alumni Association Mr. and Mrs. Len Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Persons Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick in memory of Angie Edwards Haver Mrs. Claire A. Strawn Dr. and Mrs. Newton G. Quantz in memory of Charles L. Cantrell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rogers, Jr. in memory of Marie Butler Neel Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. John P. Shackelford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shiflett in memory of John “Bill” William Clark Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III in memory of Summer Ione LaWahna Mr. and Mrs. James E. Weatherford Mr. and Mrs. William P. Simmons, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Stratford Academy Alumni Association Smisson Neel Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. White, Sr. Dr. Cash M. Stanley III Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Ms. Laura J. Voss Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Williams Mrs. Ed L. Stevens Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Wade Taylor Adams Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Wyche, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Waites in memory of Philip John Heyboer Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Anderson in memory of Helen Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Johnny C. Walker III Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter in memory of Nell Craig Carmichael Elder Ms. Linda L. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Anderson II Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. George E. Youmans, Sr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant in memory of Edna Todd Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. George A. Barnes in memory of Morris Cohen in memory of Joe B. Hill in memory of Donald M. Johnson Mr. Patrick E. Hardie Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. Oliver C. Bateman Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr.* and Mrs. Milford B. Hatcher, Jr. Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Ronald T. Binner, Sr. in memory of Hazel Harden Wright Hilsman Mr. and Mrs. M. Eugene Bishop in memory of William James Follette in memory of Pauline Greer Davis Dr. and Mrs. Amos M. Anderson III in memory of George William Lininger Dr. and Mrs. Toof A. Boone, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bowdre, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Garland, Sr. in memory of Gertrude Hunt Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Braswell Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter in memory of Eric Michael Lipson Dr. and Mrs. William P. Brooks in memory of H.G. Free Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mrs. Robert A. Brown, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Mr. Christopher W. Brown Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mrs. Dinah Brown in memory of Cecil Lane Lovein Mr. Terry Steven Brown in memory of John “Jack” Lucius Fritze Dr. and Mrs. Amos M. Anderson III Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Dr. and Mrs. W. Morris Brown, Jr. Dr.* and Mrs. Rodney Mack Browne in memory of Eric Gautier Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cantrell III Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Clayton Capps Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin

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Mr. Blake E. Christianson Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer F. Meadors in memory of Dr. Milledge Clark Newton, Sr. in memory of James Brandt Sessions in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Henry Harding Mr. and Mrs. Karl Christianson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Adams Tift III Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Clay, Sr. Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Bass, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Tift Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Ms. Lisa Moore Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey II Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Nettles Mr. and Mrs. David Becker Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III in memory of Carolyn Waits Tucker Mrs. Kenneth W. Dunwody, Jr. Mrs. Milledge Clark Newton Dr. and Mrs. Toof A. Boone, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Easterlin Mrs. Ralph G. Newton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bowen, Jr. in memory of Dr. William Cottles Shirley, Sr. in memory of Philip Michael Walden, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mrs. Catherine H. Newton Dr. and Mrs. W. Morris Brown, Jr. Mr. Wesley Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Calvin D. Franklin Omega Securities, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Berg, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. David J. Frolich Mr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey III Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Clay, Sr. Mr. Bruce J. Bishop, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James Walter Geddes Dr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilbur Coggins, Jr. Mr. Rodney A. Brown Stratford Academy Alumni Association Mr. and Mrs. William H. Greer III Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Mrs. Natalie Newton Chase Mrs. Deena Harrell Cherry Griffin Gun Club Mr. and Mrs. Len Perkins Mrs. Bettie A. Lawrence in memory of Margaret P. Wall Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Cook, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Emmitte H. Griggs Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Sr. Lt. Col. and Mrs. Keith P. Leslie Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. F. Kennedy Hall Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Waite Popejoy III Mrs. Larry A. Schwartz, Sr. Ms. Louisa M. Felton Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Hardeman Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Rabun Mrs. William C. Shirley, Sr. Mrs. Susan Beaty Hardee in memory of Anthony Paul Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Hardgrove Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Rawlings Mrs. Claire A. Strawn Mrs.* Milford B. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III Ms. Kate C. Hardie Mr. and Mrs. John E. Riley, Jr. Mr. Bryan E. and Dr. Julia C. Tiller Mr. Henry K. Koplin Mr. Patrick E. Hardie Dr. and Mrs. David H. Rozier Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Dr. Mallory A. Lawrence in memory of Tex Jackson Watson Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Mrs. William C. Shirley, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Shep Marsh Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Slappey, Jr. in memory of Sarah Hill Page Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McCommon III Dr. and Mrs. J. Duward Benson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Charles N. Smaha Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey III Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Fredrickson Mr. and Mrs. David S. Hathaway Mr. and Mrs. C. Randall Smith Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. Bryan B. Persons Mrs. Susan G. Marshall Dr. and Mrs. John C. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Grady A. Smith Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Rabun Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hawkins, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snow, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. James F. Smith, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker in memory of Lynette Sessions Patterson Heart of Georgia Insurance Brokers, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Starr Electric Company, Inc. Ms. Kaye G. Wansley Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hilburn Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Sosebee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Starr Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Mitchell III in memory of Fain Thomas Winkler Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hodges Mr. and Mrs. M. Baxter Sowell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. Hunter N. and Dr. Anna W. Hogan Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Stewart in memory of Sally Howe Plaxico in memory of Burke “Beau” Lowe Mrs. Lorin A. Driggs Ms. Anneilia Holton-Williams Mr. and Mrs. John F. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Slocumb IV Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Jones Stratford Academy Alumni Association Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Jones Stratford Academy Board of Trustees in memory of Silas Marvin Prosser Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Jones Mrs. Claire A. Strawn Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter in memory of Edythe Louise Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Jones IV Mr. and Mrs. John A. Thorpe Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Sprayberry Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Jerome L. Kaplan Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. John McNeill IV Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Kehl Mrs. Sandra S. Tolleson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winkler Mr. David P. Kempa Mr. and Mrs. Matt Trevitt in memory of Jerome “Jay” Scott in memory of Lowell Mae Fredrick Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Herschell W. Winters, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Damon D. King Mr. and Mrs. Duncan D. Walker III Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. William R. Bowden Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker * Deceased Mrs. Bettie A. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cantrell III Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Weatherford Mr. W. Rodney Collins in memory of Bobbie Mae Stuart Lt. Col. and Mrs. Keith P. Leslie Mrs. Logan P. Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ellison, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lineberger Mr. and Mrs. James K. Williams Ms. Marilyn Holton-Walker in memory of Sophie Oxley Clark Thompson Dr. and Mrs. David S. Mann Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Williford Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Dr. and Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr. Mrs. Lynn H. Massey Mr. and Mrs. E. Randall Wright Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. May Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. McGoldrick Mr. and Mrs. Caesar A. Yarbrough III Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Palmer III Dr. and Mrs. Joe L. McLendon Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Young Stratford Academy Board of Trustees Mr. Alan S. Meadors Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Meadors

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Libertas Society Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. McCook, Jr. Overlook Society Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Burgess Mr. Howell A. Adams III $250,000 - $499,999 McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLP $5,000 - $9,999 Ms. Rebecca R. Burgess adVance Flooring Company Anonymous (1) Mr. and Mrs. John McNeill IV Dr. and Mrs. Amos M. Anderson III Carr Construction Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Aivalotis Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Amos, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. McSwain, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William V. Argo, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Castle Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Alexander, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Dean C. Copelan, Sr. Mr. and Mrs.* John S. Neel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. Avant Drs. Russell and Cynthia Chambless Mr. and Mrs. Dave M. Anderson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. W. Craig O’Neal, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bowen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chanin Mrs. Tracey Brown Appelbaum Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hatcher, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Paul R. Phelps, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Alan Brewer Choice Concrete Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Banks, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. George S. Stefanis Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Poku Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Cleveland, Jr. Col.* Wante J. Bartol Stratford Booster Club Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Rabun Mr. and Mrs. Blair K. Cleveland Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Bass, Sr. W. L. Amos, Sr. Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. C. Warren Selby, Jr. Mr. John P. Cole and Ms. Mary S. Donovan Mr. and Mrs. J. Jason Delves Mr. and Mrs. David W. Bethune Mrs. Mickey Shepherd Dr. and Mrs. J. Ronald Eaker Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Dorsey Dr. and Mrs. Tarek Bisat Eagle Society Drs. Felix O. and Bola O. Sogade Dr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Ron Douthit Dr. Priscilla D. Bleke $100,000 - $249,999 Dr. and Mrs. Garry Harold Simons III Mr. and Mrs. C. Scott Ellison Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Durso, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Bobbitt Mrs. Janet E. Amos Mr. and Mrs. James L. Solomon Five Star Dodge, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford B. Edwards, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Bolt Mr.* and Mrs. Maurice S. Barnett Stratford Academy SIP Dr. and Mrs. Michael F. Fuller Mrs. Linda Ellison Mr. Stephen and Dr. Margaret Boltja Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. Burgess, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Nick Tehrani Mr. and Mrs. John T. Garner Ms. Shirley S. Fahringer Mr. and Mrs. William Charles Boswell III Butler Automotive Group, Inc. The Fickling Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Geeslin Mr. and Mrs. James L. Fritze Mr. and Mrs. William R. Bowden Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Butler, Jr. United States Tennis Association, Inc. Mr. David B. Graves General Steel Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Brad D. Brown Mr. and Mrs. L. Morris Butler Warren Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Greer III Georgia Grid Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Butler Mr. and Mrs. Chad F. Griffin Ms. Pamela B. Gibbons Dr. and Mrs. Michael Alan Burnett Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Clark 1960 Society Mr. Duke and Dr. Catherine Groover Mr. Thomas E. Gibbons Mrs. Janet Cook Carter Mr. and Mrs. James H. Daws $10,000 - $24,999 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Hatcher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Emmitte H. Griggs Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Casteel Mr. William A. Fickling III Dr. and Mrs. M. Sohail Akbar Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Hatcher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gunn Mr. and Mrs. Karl Christianson Mr. and Mrs. David E. Gibson Mrs. Matthews G. Barnett Hofstadter & Associates, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Harper Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Clay, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Eric Hefner Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Barrow Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Hofstadter Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lucas Harrington Dr. and Mrs. Drew Cole, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. David W. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Bashuk Mr. and Mrs. Melville A. Jamison II Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hays, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey W. Collier, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Maddux Mr. and Mrs. Chip Battle Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jay Mr. and Mrs. William A. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Maddux, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Don C. Beringer Mr. David P. Kempa Mrs. Emily Shoffner Henry Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Cook, Jr. Micro Technology Consultants, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Brogdon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kennedy Mr. Thomas W. Herman Mr. and Mrs. Neil S. Creter Mr. and Mrs. C. Randall Smith Dr. and Mrs. Alrick Brooks Dr. and Mrs. David E. Kent Mr. and Mrs. Simon Joseph Holden Mr. and Mrs. Clinton A. Cross Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Bunker Drs. Gregory P. and Jennifer S. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Horn Mrs. Ann Carol Daniel Talons Society Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Carter II Mr. and Mrs. James A. Manley III Drs. Erskine and Candi James Mr. and Mrs. Remer C. Daniel $50,000-$99,999 Mr.* and Mrs.* Joseph M. Childs Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Maxwell III Dr. and Mrs. William H. Jarrard, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Sandeep Datta Anonymous (1) Community Enterprises Inc. Dr. and Mrs. W. Rob McCormack Mr. T. Michael Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Denisar Patricia Stewart Burgess Foundation Conditioned Air Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Medlin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joel L. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Spyros Dermatas Cherokee Brick & Tile Company Dr. and Mrs. D. Scott Davis Dr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Minette Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens Lamb, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Dupuy Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Dorogy Mr. and Mrs. Brown W. Dennis, Jr. Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. Mrs. Carol B. Lanier Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Durkee Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Koplin Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dickey III Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Nagle Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lee II Mr. and Mrs. John Eddlemon Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Oliner G. A. Faulkner Company Mr. and Mrs. Brandon A. Oren Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Liipfert Mr. and Mrs. G. Griff Ethridge, Jr. Piedmont Construction Group Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Fickling Mr. and Mrs. W. John O’Shaughnessey III Mrs. Barbara Shoffner Mackintosh Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Eubanks Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Sams Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fickling, Jr. Paul Walsh Nissan Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mann Mr. and Mrs. Whitney T. Evans III Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Sams, Jr. Mr. William A. Fickling III Mr. and Mrs. D. Hughes Pinson McAlister’s Deli of Macon Exxon Mobil Corporation Mrs. Mickey Shepherd Mr. Mark C. Godschalk Mr. Raymond A. Pippin, Jr. Microsoft Giving Campaign The JK Group Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Earl Farriba Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Groselle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nelson Powers Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mitchell, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Javed Haroon Fazal Dr. Hugh F. Smisson III Mr. Matthew and Dr. Carol Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Puckett Mr. and Mrs. William F. Monfort, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. James B. Ferrari Mr. and Mrs. J. Blake Sullivan Collings Haney Pyles Plumbing Ms. Jessica S. Ogburn Dr. and Mrs. Brad N. Ford The Dorothy V. and N. Logan Lewis Dr.* and Mrs. H. Wilbur Harper, Jr. Mr. T. Bryant Pyles Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Gerry S. Ford Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Harper III Regions Bank Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Peavy Dr. Guy D. Foulkes Mr. David D. Thompson Mrs. Nelle Harrington Dr.* and Mrs. G. M. Shoffner Dr. and Mrs. Joshua A. Perkel Mr. and Mrs. Garry J. Fox Mr. Scott Thompson Mr. and Mrs. William C. Harris Mr. and Mrs. F. Tredway Shurling Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peterson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Fredrickson Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hays, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wyndell H. Sikes, Sr. Drs. Anilkumar and Aruna Pillai Mr. and Mrs. Sean G. Frith Wings Society Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hightower IV Mr. and Mrs. William D. Skinner Pittman Waller Roofing Company Mr. and Mrs. John D. Fuller $25,000 - $49,999 Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hinson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pollock Ms. Tracy L. Garner Anonymous (1) HP U.S. Employee Product Giving Program Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stribling Mr. and Mrs. H. Stephen Popper III Dr. and Mrs. Tarun K. Ghosh Mr. and Mrs. V. James Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. Isgett The R. A. Bowen Trust Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reeves, Jr. Mr. John C. Gordon Dr. Ericha Benshoff Mr. Donald A. and Dr. Cheryl F. Jones Mr. and Mrs. William P. Thompson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rader J. Sellers Mr. and Mrs. William H. Greer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Bevill Mr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Jones Dr. and Mrs. William L. Tift Mr. and Mrs. H. Frank Shurling, Jr. Mrs. Gail Griffin Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bickley, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Todd Jones Mr. Brian E. Tiller and Dr. Julia F. Tiller Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Sibley Dr.* and Mrs. William F. Grossnickle Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cantrell III Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kelly Judge and Mrs. Marc T. Treadwell Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Eugene Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gumbart Mr. and Mrs. John C. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lineberger Dr. and Mrs. R. Steven Tuck Mr. and Mrs. Bradley H. Spiegel Dr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Haithcock Dr. and Mrs. David J. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. McKay, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart C. Vernon Starr Electric Company, Inc. 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