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the ties that Bind 86

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Vineet Aggarwal Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Moriah Tirtzah Rose Allouche Academic Gap Year in Israel

Pontus Villehard Andersson University of Mississippi

Emma Jasmine Arthur Oglethorpe University

Isabella Catherine Auchus University of Pennsylvania

Caroline Jackson BachBryn Mawr College

Thomas Parkerson Bagot University of Mississippi

Bridget Cordelia BeyTrinity University

Elizabeth Tacy Biddle Mississippi State University

Aritra BiswasCalifornia Institute of Technology

Meredith Anne Blanchard University of Alabama

Charles Meyer Bowman Mississippi State University

Nupur Sudhir Brahmbhatt Loyola University, Chicago

Caroline Elizabeth McCarty Brewer Washington University in St. Louis

Daniel Alston BrinerHinds Community College

Claudia Denise Brunson Grambling State University

Phillip Crowell Burnett University of Mississippi

Susannah Hart Burrell Sewanee: The University of the South

Shalina Haresh Chatlani Georgetown University

Leila Sobhan Chowdhury Louisiana State University

Kelli Marie Coleman University of Mississippi

Madeline Rose Collins University of Mississippi

Jarian Rochell Cottingham Washington University in St. Louis

Taylor Eleanor Davis University of Mississippi

Michael Hogan DeLashmet Loyola University, New Orleans

Zachary Jacob Donnelly Mississippi State University

Nelson Parks Douglass Mississippi State University

Alexandria Elizabeth Edelson Rice University

Davis Minyard Flowers University of Mississippi

Jeremiah Jerel Forsythe University of Pittsburgh

Erin Davis FowlerUniversity of Mississippi

Elisabeth Avot Gaillet University of Mississippi

Nirja Ramesh Gajjar University of Alabama Birmingham

Daniel Montgomery Gallarno Millsaps College

Jordan William Lewis Gasc University of Mississippi

Grace Drake GibsonSewanee: The University of the South

Ria Palak GoelDartmouth College

Hayden Melton Guynes Vanderbilt University

Alexander Greear Hamlin Loyola University, New Orleans

Katherine Cole Hamlin Mississippi State University

Benjamin Michael Henry Millsaps College

Stuart Hemingway Hines Rhodes College

Daniel Paul HopperBrown University

Claire Elise Hubacek University of Mississippi

Marion Lee HudsonVillanova University

Oliver Edward Isaacs University of Mississippi

Jason Barq Johnson, Jr.Auburn University

Nathaniel Greer Johnson Portland State University

Vivian Brynne Kelsey Vanderbilt University

Mehak Majid KhanUniversity of Southern California

John Taylor Kitchings University of Mississippi

William Browdy Leonard Mississippi State University

Christen Jane LloydSamford University

John McElroy Long Mississippi State University

Max Russell MartinUniversity of Mississippi

Austin Sumner May University of Mississippi

Jasmine Simone McNair Tuskegee University

Joshua Tanner Menist Millsaps College

Brittany Alyssa Mitchell University of Mississippi

Baylor Anderson Obert Meridian Community College

Joseph Christopher Painter University of Mississippi

Shaun Rajesh PatelRhodes College

Robert Wesley Pearigen Sewanee: The University of the South

Ivy Liaoyu PeiNew York University

Dallas Ross PraterMississippi State University

Hina Naseem Qureshi Millsaps College

Isabella Holmes Rand Savannah College of Art & Design

Madalyn Miles Roach Mississippi State University

Eve Louise Rodenmeyer University of Mississippi

William Christopher Rowell University of Mississippi

Jessica Helen Rubinsky Tulane University

Mary Elizabeth Sanderson Rhodes College

Hitomi SasakiReturned to Japan

Aumbriel Michaela Schwirian Mississippi State University

Kelli Madison SlaterHoward University

Jessie Marye SmithUniversity of Mississippi

Michael Corban Hays Snider Mississippi State University

Joshua Alan Stambaugh University of Southern Mississippi

Christopher Paul Steere Mississippi State University

Stephanie Elizabeth Stoddard Millsaps College

Chloe Reagan Sumrall University of Mississippi

Johnathan Hayden Taylor Birmingham-Southern College

Alexandra Asenath Thorp Lawrence University

Anna Claire Thurber University of Mississippi

Adam Bower TravisSewanee: The University of the South

Winn Rice WalkerTexas Christian University

Alexis Nicole Wallace Dartmouth College

Grace Cherith WattsAuburn University

Kellen Reid WeberUniversity of Mississippi

Nelson Bozeman White University of Mississippi

Alexis Moné Williams Howard University

Robert Merrill Wilson University of Mississippi

Allen Evan Womack University of Mississippi

William Christopher WoolvertonSewanee: The University of the South

Elizabeth Wen-Jie Zhang University of California Los Angeles

GRADS GOING PLACES The members of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Class of 2013 are pursuing

higher education and life-changing experiences nationwide and overseas.

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“EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE, and so fellow classmates, we must do what we are meant to do, not what society dictates. Our individuality, our noncon-formity, our moral courage to do that which is coun-ter-cultural, as Mrs. Chadwick would say, provides the impetus for such a journey and motivates us to fulfill it. After graduation, our metamorphosis, we can explore our traits and interests we developed at St. Andrew’s and find our true purpose… “Parents and esteemed guests, among you are the next scientists, doctors, politicians, and authors, who will shape this community, reform the United States, and pos-itively impact the globe…Classmates, use this moment of transition, of transformation, to reflect on your prep-aration, to synthesize yourself and your purpose, and to take the world by storm.”

Excerpted from a speech by Vineet Aggarwal, 2013 recipient of the Trustee’s Medal for Academic Achievement, in which he recognized many of his classmates’ individual gifts.

“IF YOU’RE GRADUATING TODAY, there have to be a few times where you pressed on, trudged through

whatever project or paper or problem set you hated every minute at the time, and finished…No one will try to defend that every single thing we’ve learned in high school has equal value for every student. But through-out these years, each of us has, or will, find something we care about. Some idea that we want to think about and learn about because of its sheer beauty. It doesn’t even have to be academic. It could be a Millenium Prize math problem, or it could be the depth of the lyrics in a Tupac verse. But it is and will be the driving force that will get us through the hardest parts of our lives… “I hope that we will keep our minds open, and con-sider letting that idea take us where it will, even if it makes us deviate from our original plans. I hope that, in 20 years, that idea takes us somewhere a little bit dif-ferent from where we thought we would be. I hope that the future is vague, for only then can it be open. And I know that we have been given the first step of the edu-cation we need to venture out into that future.”

Excerpted from a speech by Aritra Biswas, 2013 recipient of the Adele Franks Medal, in which he encouraged his fellow class-mates to pursue their passions.

THE TRUSTEES’ MEDAL FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTPresented to the senior who has maintained the highest GPA over four years, as well as a mature, responsible atti-tude toward learning — Vineet Aggarwal

THE ADELE FRANKS MEDALPresented to the senior who, in the view of the faculty, has demonstrated the same qualities of leadership, ini-

tiative, and creative thinking exemplified in the lifelong achievements of St. Andrew’s founding Headmistress, Mrs. Adele Franks — Aritra Biswas

SAINTS’ MEDAL FOR UNSELFISH SERVICEPresented to the student who views his or her work in terms of where that service will do the most good for the most people within St. Andrew’s and not in terms of personal gain or recognition — Gracie Gibson

AND THE AWARD GOES TO...The outstanding achievements of St. Andrew’s students were recognized

on Honors Day 2013. Among all the accomplished students three stand out, meriting special recognition as the recipients of the school’s highest awards.

GRADUATION 2013May 24, 2013 was a day for laughter, tears, hugs, and celebration as the 94 members of the Class of 2013

gathered at Lake Sherwood Wise to mark their commencement from

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

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ST. ANDREW’S SENIOR PERYN REEVES-DARBY has been recognized as Mississippi’s Distinguished Young Woman for 2013-14. Reeves-Darby impressed a panel of judges with her academic achievements, musical gifts, and interview skills to claim the title at the annual state-wide competition in July. “I gained so much self-confidence from participating in Distinguished Young Woman, but the best part of the experience was meeting so many impressive young women from around Mississippi,” Reeves-Darby says. “I was in awe when they called my name as the winner.” Formerly known as Junior Miss, the Distinguished Young Woman competition is open to high school students statewide. Reeves-Darby won the preliminary competition in Hinds County, and then competed against 32 young women from coun-ties throughout Mississippi for the state title. Reeves-Darby received more than $17,000 in college schol-arships through the Hinds County and Mississippi competitions. In June, she will compete for additional scholarships in the national Distinguished Young Woman competition in Mobile, Alabama. The Distinguished Young Woman program empha-sizes personal development, education, and life skills that help prepare young women for success in college and beyond. The five areas of competition include talent, scholastics, physical fitness, a private interview with the judges, and personal expression, which includes an on-stage question. Reeves-Darby’s talent was a piano performance of “Phantom of the Opera.” In her interview, the judges asked Reeves-Darby about everything from the George

Zimmerman trial to the Affordable Healthcare Act to which four women she would like to see added to Mount Rushmore (she chose Queen Elizabeth, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Beyonce). “We met with the judges from the state competi-tion the morning after Peryn won and got some good feedback,” says Beth Kellogg, the director of the Hinds County Distinguished Young Woman program. “All of them agreed that Peryn’s interview was outstanding. She stays calm and thinks on her feet so well. What impressed me the most was that one judge said that Peryn was

incredibly smart and well spoken, but she came across as so humble and likeable. “Top that with the fact that Peryn can do some push-ups,” Kellogg adds with a smile. “Just watching her in the fitness routine will wear you out.” Reeves-Darby brought an impres-sive record of leadership, service, and academic achievement to the competition. She is a member of the St. Andrew’s Diversity Commit-

tee and the community service organization Jack and Jill of America, Inc. An avid tennis player, Reeves-Darby volunteers with Operation Shoestring’s summer tennis camps for children. Following her graduation from St. Andrew’s, she plans to study chemistry; she is consider-ing several colleges, including Dartmouth and the Uni-versity of Chicago. “I am thrilled that Peryn will represent our state next summer in the national competition,” Kellogg says. “She is exactly what we need as a role model for young girls here in Mississippi. I know that Peryn will set a wonder-ful example not only with her words, but also with her actions. She is a special young lady.”

PERYN REEVES-DARBY is the second St. Andrew’s

student to win the statewide Distinguished Young Woman competition. Sidney Anthony

’09, was Mississippi’s 2009 Junior Miss and was also first

runner-up in the national Junior Miss competition.

YOUNG WOMAN

MISSISSIPPI’S

Peryn Reeves-Darby

Distinguished

“I GAINED SO MUCH SELF-CONFIDENCE from participating in Distinguished Young Woman, but the best

part of the experience was meeting so many

impressive young women from around

Mississippi. I was in awe when they called my name as the winner.”

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ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IS RANKED THE #18 PRIVATE DAY SCHOOL IN THE UNITED STATES.

MAKING the TOP

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“It’s extremely gratifying to be recog-nized by a knowledgeable and objective third party,” says George Penick, St. Andrew’s head of school. “While we’ve known for years how outstanding St. Andrew’s is locally and in Mis-sissippi, to be ranked on this list of presti-gious schools with far more resources than St. Andrew’s is an acknowledgement of the tal-ent and dedication of the school’s faculty, the commitment of our parents, and of course, the hard work of our students.” St. Andrew’s was selected based on sev-eral factors, including overall academic excel-lence, innovative curricula, extracurricular programs, opportunities to connect with the world, quality of the faculty, campus facilities, Ivy League matriculation rates, and socioeco-nomic, ethnic, and geographic diversity. “If a school makes the cut on one of our ranking lists, you may rest assured that it provides one of the highest-quality programs out there at the present time,” says James Barham, Ph.D., general editor of the-bestschools.org. “For our private day schools report, we considered not only academic excellence – which always comes first – but also return on investment, learning infrastructure, and geographical diversity, among other things. We wanted to produce a snapshot of the best that private secondary education has to offer right now across the country, and not just in New York City or on the two coasts.” University School in Nashville, ranked at #50, is the only other school in the Southeast to make the Top 50. Schools in the Northeast dominate the list; New York City alone has 12 schools, and half of the list is com-prised of schools in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylva-nia, and Massachusetts. The rankings also pointed out the value of a St. Andrew’s education compared to its cost. Of those schools that charge tuition, St. Andrew’s had the lowest tuition fees in the Top 50.

“Spending thousands of dollars each year can only really be justified by providing qual-ity that is worthy of the cost,” Penick says. “Inclusion on this list provides great reassur-ance to St. Andrew’s parents that they really are providing the best possible education for their children.” That St. Andrew’s is one of the top schools in America might have come as a surprise to the rest of the nation, but the members of the St. Andrew’s community knew it all along. “I’m very proud that St. Andrew’s was rec-ognized on the list of best schools. We were compared against schools with much longer traditions of excellence in education than our own, yet we came out above the vast major-ity of them. That’s very impressive,” says Alex Weisser, vice president of the St. Andrew’s student body. “I also think it speaks volumes

about our school that we can rank so highly and still be one of the least expensive schools on that list. Obviously, it’s not money that makes our school so special. Instead, I believe it’s the quality of students we produce that sets St. Andrew’s above the rest.” “Probably the most enthusiastic response to the rank-ing has come from our alumni,” Penick says. “Our alums often attend college or live in communities where peo-ple have not heard of St. Andrew’s. Their colleagues and neighbors have often attended prestigious, expen-sive schools with national reputations. For St. Andrew’s to be on this list caused great excitement among alums who could proudly say, ‘That’s where I went to school.’”“The fact that we were recently recognized in the Top 20 private schools in the country is simply outstanding,” says president-elect of the alumni board Jordan Hailey Bryan ’03. “We’ve always known St. Andrew’s is special and in a class by itself, but it is nice to see it recognized by others on a national basis.” “In consideration of the wonderful work being accomplished in the global studies arena, the continued

In May of 2013, thebestschools.org named St. Andrew’s Episcopal School one of the top 50 private day schools in the United States.

The independent organization ranked St. Andrew’s #18, recognizing the school as among the 20 best in the nation. St. Andrew’s was one of only two schools in the Southeast and the only school in Mississippi to make the list.

News of St. Andrew’s inclusion in the Top 50 Private Day Schools in America spread quickly among families in the

Jackson metro area. Since the rankings

were released, applications to

St. Andrew’s have doubled over the same time period

last year.

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LISTED BY RANK

1. Trinity School (New York)2. Roxbury Latin School (Boston)3. Brearly School (New York)4. Horace Mann School (New York)5. Winsor School (Boston)6. College Preparatory School (Oakland)7. Collegiate School (New York)8. Spence School (New York)9. Harvard-Westlake School (Los Angeles)10. Dalton School (New York)11. Chapin School (New York)12. Princeton Day School (Princeton, NJ)13. St. Ann’s School (New York)14. Germantown Friends School (Philadelphia)15. National Cathedral School (Washington)16. University of Chicago Laboratory School17. Collegiate School (Richmond, VA)18. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School19. Delbarton School (Morristown, NJ)20. Commonwealth School (Boston)21. Lakeside School (Seattle)22. Regis High School (New York)23. Rye Country Day School (Rye, NY)24. Crystal Springs Uplands School (Hillsborough, CA)25. Buckingham Browne & Nichols (Cambridge, MA)26. St. Mark’s School of Texas (Dallas)27. San Francisco University High School 28. Marlborough School (Los Angeles)29. Riverdale Country School (New York)30. Latin School of Chicago (Chicago)31. Ethical Culture Fieldston School (New York)32. Potomac School (McLean, VA)33. Branson School (Ross, CA)34. Brunswick School (Greenwich, CT)35. Maret School (Washington)36. Baldwin School (Bryn Mawr, PA)37. Haverford School (Haverford, PA)38. Nightingale-Bamford School (New York)39. Hopkins School (New York)40. Boston University Academy41. St. John’s School (Houston)42. Pingry School (Martinsville, NJ)43. North Shore Country Day School (Winnetka, IL)44. Sidwell Friends School (Washington)45. Gilman School (Baltimore)46. Greenhill School (Addison, TX)47. Tower Hill School (Wilmington, DE)48. John Burroughs School (St. Louis)49. Blake School (Minneapolis)50. University School of Nashville

LISTED BY TUITION

1. Dalton School $40,2202. Ethical Culture Fieldston School $39,5253. Collegiate School $39,4004. Spence School $39,2005. Trinity School $39,1256. Horace Mann School $39,1007. Nightingale-Bamford School $38,8208. Buckingham Browne & Nichols $38,0309. Winsor School $37,10010. Brearly School $36,80011. Chapin School $36,50012. Crystal Springs Uplands School $35,70013. Brunswick School $35,70014. Riverdale Country School $35,50015. San Francisco University High School $35,44016. College Preparatory School $35,41017. National Cathedral School $35,12018. Branson School $35,00019. Haverford School $34,80020. Commonwealth School $34,70421. Rye Country Day School $34,60022. Sidwell Friends School $34,26823. Boston University Academy $33,57424. Potomac School $33,34525. Pingry School $33,04026. Maret School $32,74527. St. Ann’s School $32,40028. Hopkins School $32,10029. Harvard-Westlake School $31,35030. Princeton Day School $30,23031. Delbarton School $30,20032. Germantown Friends School $29,79533. Latin School of Chicago $28,98534. Marlborough School $28,95035. University of Chicago Laboratory School $28,29036. Baldwin School $28,00037. Lakeside School $27,25038. St. Mark’s School of Texas $26,91439. North Shore Country Day School $26,80040. Tower Hill School $26,42541. Gilman School $26,18042. Greenhill School $24,85043. Blake School $24,45044. Roxbury Latin School $24,30045. John Burroughs School $22,90046. St. John’s School $21,55047. Collegiate School $21,52048. University School of Nashville $19,25049. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School $14,60550. Regis High School $0

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IS RANKED THE #18 PRIVATE DAY SCHOOL IN THE UNITED STATES BY THEBESTSCHOOLS.ORG, AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION THAT RANKS THE TOP 50 SCHOOLS BASED ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE,

IVY LEAGUE MATRICULATION RATES, INNOVATIVE CURRICULA AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS, AND DIVERSITY. OF THOSE SCHOOLS CHARGING TUITION, ST. ANDREW’S HAS THE LOWEST TUITION IN THE TOP 50.

progress in facilities, and the unwavering commitment of the faculty, this wasn’t a surprise,” says Rishi Roy ’01. “However, it is a wonderful thing when others bring attention to St. Andrew’s achievements.” News of St. Andrew’s inclusion in the Top 50 spread quickly among families in the Jackson metro area. Since the rankings were released, applications to St. Andrew’s have doubled over the same time period last year. “I am convinced that a prime motivation for families to send their children to St. Andrew’s is that those fami-lies want their children to receive an education that is just as good as if they had decided to make a home in com-munities with many more quality school choices,” says Penick. “Instead of living in New York, or Chicago, or Boston, they chose Jackson because of the professional and personal opportunities that are available, and hav-ing their child’s education as one of those opportunities is essential to their value system. “I have heard from a number of parents that if St. Andrew’s were not an option for their children, they would never have decided to move to Mississippi,”

Penick continues. “Likewise, when a family moves away, the almost unanimous refrain we hear is that their new community ‘just doesn’t have a school like St. Andrew’s.’ Our inclusion on this list shows these parents that their subjective perceptions are shared by objective, outside professionals.” The bestschools.org article listing the Top 50 cites sev-eral St. Andrew’s distinctions, including “St. Andrew’s consistently leads the state in the percentage of National Merit semifinalists,” and that students must complete “an astounding 100 hours of community service proj-ects before graduation.” “St. Andrew’s mission calls us to prepare young peo-ple for a life of excellence and service in our global com-munity, and we therefore must compete nationally and internationally in many ways – for faculty, in college placements, and in competitions like speech and debate, science research, mock trial, and others,” Penick says. “This ranking is an acknowledgment of our work to pre-pare our young people to face challenges and opportu-nities, whatever and wherever they might be.”

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hloe had just told her waitress, “I’d like the bacon bl–“ when she heard a child scream-ing across the crowded restaurant. “This wasn’t the sound of a kid throw-ing a hissy fit,” Chloe recalls. “There was

pure terror in his voice. My first thought was that some-one had come into the restaurant with a gun.” The screams were coming from six-year-old Fred-die, prompted by the terrible scene playing out in front of him. One minute, Freddie’s father was studying the menu. The next, Fred Cayia slumped over the table, gasped to his wife, “I am dying,” and collapsed. Cayia’s heart had stopped beating. A handful of people moved to help; other patrons froze in panic. As they laid Cayia on the floor, Freddie’s shrieks grew louder, matched by those of his mother, Holly, screaming for someone to call 911. In the midst of the chaos, Chloe Sumrall stepped in. “I’m CPR certif ied, are you?” she asked those trying to help. When they shook their heads no, Chloe immediately dropped to the floor and began performing chest compressions, assisted by her moth-er’s partner, Renee Collins, who began mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Chloe’s mother, Kasi Sumrall, took the unconscious man’s hand in her own and talked to him while her daughter and Collins fought to restart his heart. “He wasn’t responding,” Chloe says. “I was crying and screaming, telling him to stay with me, to keep fighting.” “Freddie was hysterical, screaming and trying to climb me like a tree,” Holly Cayia recalls. “Then Lucy Sum-rall, Chloe’s sister, came over to me and said, ‘I’m a camp counselor, let me take him.’ Lucy took Freddie outside

so he wouldn’t have to see any more. I am so grateful for that.” A doctor patronizing the restaurant moved to help, but after checking Fred Cayia’s motionless body with a stethoscope, the physician told Chloe gently, “You can stop now. He’s dead.” “All I could think about was this man’s little boy,” Chloe says. “I lost my own father when I was five, and I wasn’t going to let that little boy grow up without a father. Fred might not have had a pulse, but I could feel him fighting. I was not going to be responsible for his death because I gave up.” Within minutes, personnel with the Ridgeland Fire Department arrived, led by paramedic Nathan Bell. Bell

would later tell Fred Cayia that most peo-ple attempting to perform CPR do more harm than good, but that Chloe “was per-fect.” Bell instructed her to continue com-pressions while he and his team adminis-tered drugs and performed defibrillation, a series of electric shocks to Cayia’s chest. Chloe continued to perform steady CPR throughout the entire process, working for 20 minutes before she was relieved by a

member of the Ridgeland Fire Department. After what seemed an eternity, Fred Cayia’s heart once again began beating. He was transported to St. Dominic Hospital, but his chances of survival were slim. “All of my friends were saying, ‘You tried really hard, Chloe,’” Chloe says. “I went outside and found Lucy there with Freddie. I remember being that scared little kid when my own father died. Freddie looked up at me and said, ‘I don’t want my daddy to die.’ I just refused to believe he wouldn’t make it.”

ALL CHLOE SUMRALL WANTED WAS A CHEESEBURGER.

After a month-long diet undertaken in preparation for a March 2nd gala, the only thing on the St. Andrew’s senior’s mind on March 3rd was a bacon

blue cheeseburger with fries. Accompanied by a group of friends and family, Chloe headed to Ridgeland’s Burgers & Blues to satisfy her craving.

Fred Cayia, an executive with Entergy, his wife, Holly, and their six-year-old son, Freddie, were also in the mood for a burger. Following church services

that Sunday morning, the Cayia family made the trip to Burgers & Blues.

Neither Chloe Sumrall nor Fred Cayia could have imagined that a simple lunch would end with Chloe saving Cayia’s life.

How Chloe Sumrall’s Refusal to Give Up Saved the Life of a Husband and Father

HEART to

HEART

“All I could think about

was this man’s little

boy. I lost my own

father when I was five,

and I wasn’t going to

let that little boy grow

up without a father.”

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ater that evening, Chloe and her family went to St. Domi-

nic’s to check on Cayia. Holly Cayia greeted them in the ICU waiting area

with a cry of, “My angels!” “Fred and I moved to Mississippi from Ohio and we didn’t have any family close by,” Holly Cayia says. “Fred was sedated and it was just me and Freddie, all alone, get-ting ready to go home to a dark, empty house. I can’t tell you how much it meant to have Chloe and her whole family come to the hospital to check on us.” Doctors diagnosed Cayia’s condition as sudden car-diac death. Unlike a heart attack, which is typically caused by a pre-existing blockage, sudden cardiac death occurs when the electrical system to the heart malfunc-tions. Blood is not delivered to the body, including to the brain. Unless emergency treatment, including CPR, is begun immediately, the result is death within mere min-utes. Less than two percent of sudden cardiac death vic-tims in Mississippi survive.

Thanks to Chloe Sumrall’s heroic actions and the emergency medical care administered by the paramed-ics, Fred Cayia became part of that fortunate two per-cent. Two days after he was rushed to the hospital, Cayia woke up, prompting the doctors and nurses at St. Dom-inic to dub him “the miracle man.” Three days after she watched as Cayia’s lifeless body was loaded into an ambulance, Chloe received a texted photo of him sitting up in his hospital bed, little Freddie by his side. Less than two weeks after lying dead on the floor of a restaurant, Fred Cayia returned to work. His recovery has been remarkable, although Cayia notes, “it’s really hard on your body when you die.” Doc-tors installed a pacemaker and are still treating the dam-age caused by the cardiac event, but Cayia’s heart func-tion has been largely restored and he shows no signs of brain damage; Chloe’s “perfect” CPR kept oxygen flow-ing to his brain until the paramedics could revive him. Weeks after the incident, Cayia wrote a letter to George Penick, St. Andrew’s head of school, recount-

THREE DAYS AFTER SHE WATCHED AS CAYIA’S LIFELESS BODY WAS LOADED INTO AN AMBULANCE, CHLOE

RECEIVED A TEXTED PHOTO OF HIM SITTING UP IN HIS HOSPITAL BED, LITTLE FREDDIE BY HIS SIDE. LESS

THAN TWO WEEKS AFTER LYING DEAD ON THE FLOOR OF A RESTAURANT, FRED CAYIA RETURNED TO WORK.

ing Chloe’s heroism. Penick invited Cayia to share his story with parents and students at St. Andrew’s annual Upper School awards day. As Cayia recounted the events at Burgers & Blues, a hush fell over the crowd filling the CPA. When Cayia called Chloe to the stage and six-year-old Freddie presented her with a bouquet of roses, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Freddie has largely recovered from the trauma, and recently remarked to his father, “You know, Daddy, you were dead on the floor in Burgers & Blues and then this teenager came and beat you up.” While Chloe jokes that, “If Fred really wanted to meet me, he could have just walked over and intro-duced himself,” she, Cayia, and both their families know they were both destined to be in the restaurant that Sunday. “What happened that day was nothing short of a mir-acle, an act of God,” Holly Cayia says. “Fred had been traveling earlier that week. This could have happened on an airplane or when he was alone in a hotel room. Instead, it happened where Chloe was there to save him. We have such a bond now with Chloe, Lucy, Renee, and Kasi. Through this experience, we gained a family.” The Cayia and Sumrall families get together fre-quently, sharing meals and spending time together, including a meaningful Easter Sunday. Chloe and Fred

Cayia recently filmed a television commercial about their story for St. Dominic’s Hospital. Following the filming, they went out to lunch, where Chloe finally got her bacon blue cheeseburger. Chloe and Cayia’s shared experience and new bond has profoundly impacted both their lives. On the way to Burgers & Blues that March morning, Chloe and her family had discussed what type of career she planned to pursue. The events of that day helped Chloe make the decision to pursue pre-med studies at the University of Mississippi, where she’s now a freshman. And thanks to Chloe’s efforts, Fred Cayia is living his life with greater purpose than ever before. “I am here today because of the courage and will of Chloe Sumrall,” Cayia says. “When I reflect on this expe-rience, what Chloe did, and how she refused to give up on me, I think of a quotation from Dr. Robert Schuller: ‘What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?’ “I think about this event every single day,” Cayia continues. “I believe I had divine intervention in many ways. There is something else I am supposed to do here. I don’t know what it is, but I know to pay atten-tion and not mess it up. I am really lucky, but I also believe Chloe was supposed to be there that day. God lined up all my guardian angels.”

“I AM HERE TODAY BECAUSE OF THE COURAGE AND

WILL OF CHLOE SUMRALL. WHEN

I REFLECT ON THIS EXPERIENCE,

WHAT CHLOE DID, AND HOW

SHE REFUSED TO GIVE UP ON ME,

I THINK OF A QUOTATION FROM

DR. ROBERT SCHULLER: ‘WHAT

WOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO DO IF

YOU KNEW YOU COULD NOT FAIL?’

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T O A L O W E R S C H O O L

LEGENDMarcia Collins may have retired, but her legacy lives on in the students she inspired.

PICTURED: MARCIA COLLINS WITH HER STUDENTS CAROLINE BLACKWELL, GIGI ADAMS, AND HENRY BUYAN,

WHO ARE CHILDREN OF MRS. COLLINS’ FORMER 1ST GRADE STUDENTS.

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“IT’S BEEN YEARS SINCE I’VE BEEN IN YOUR classroom, but your impact on my life has yet to wear off,” former student Leigh Horn ‘04 wrote in a letter to Collins announcing her enrollment in Vassar College. “In my one year with you, my life was pushed into place. Now I’m off to college! I have a million different things planned for my future…I never could have achieved all this if it hadn’t been for you.” The 2012 recipient of the Allenburger Faculty Award for excellence in teaching, Collins joined the St. Andrew’s faculty in 1979. Over the next three decades, she taught second grade, Kindergarten, and pre-K, but describes the years she spent teaching first grade as her favorites. “Since I was a first grader myself, all I ever wanted to be was a first grade teacher,” Collins said. “First graders come in illiterate and they leave reading books. No other job gives you immediate feedback like being a first grade teacher. Every day is so exciting.” Collins worked in early childhood education for 10 years prior to joining St. Andrew’s, including founding and directing the Fondren Learning Center, Jackson’s first integrated nursery school. Of the 34 years she spent at St. Andrew’s, Collins taught first grade for 23 years, most of them in the same classroom. Along with fellow teachers Helen Green, Judy Menist, and Ann Ranck, Col-lins developed the first grade curriculum, weaving back-yard science, creative writing, mathematics, and other subjects into a strong, integrated program. Collins also developed the curriculum for the St. Andrew’s pre-K3 program, describing the experience as “so much fun, it felt like I’d retired but I was still being paid.” More than her employer, St. Andrew’s became Col-lins’ community. The Collins family’s longtime home was just across the street from the Lower School; the window of Collins’ classroom looked into the window of her living room. Collins’ and her late husband’s chil-dren, Clay Collins ’89 and Mary Collins Harwell ’93, are both Alpha Omega graduates of St. Andrew’s. When her grandson, Jack Harwell, enrolled in St. Andrew’s pre-school, Collins was his teacher. “That was a very special time for us,” Collins said. “He was so excited to come in every morning. People would ask him, ‘Jack, who is your teacher?’ and he’d say, ‘Mrs. Collins.” Then they would ask, ‘Who is Mrs. Col-lins?’ and he would reply, ‘Grandma.” When she faced several devastating losses in a brief amount of time, including the deaths of her husband,

father, mother, sister-in-law, brother, grandchild, and even her dog, the St. Andrew’s community rallied around Collins, surrounding her with the love and support she needed to recover. “St. Andrew’s was our family’s everything,” Collins said. “Our community, playground, friends, support, and our extended family.”

While Collins looks forward to spending more time with her children and grandchildren, her St. Andrew’s family will never be far from her heart. Over the years, Collins has received cards and letters from dozens of stu-dents and their parents, all thanking her for her positive and lasting influence on their lives. “I want to thank you so very much for the time, effort, and love that you put into your work,” Lecia Spriggs, a parent, wrote. “The aspect of your teaching that most amazes me is how you are able to make an entire class-room of individuals know in their hearts that you love and respect them as individuals…[My daughter] is a much more confident, self-assured learner because she had you for a teacher.” Former student Betsy Peterson ‘05, now a first grade teacher at St. Andrew’s herself, points to Marcia Collins as both a beloved teacher and an inspirational mentor. “When I think back to my favorite teachers over the years, I think of the ones who…pushed me to be the best me academically, socially, and spiritually…I can think of one teacher who helped me in all three ways,” Peterson wrote. “Marcia, that teacher is you. You will forever be not only my favorite teacher, but also my teaching inspiration.”

A TEACHER MAY SPEND JUST ONE YEAR WITH A CHILD, YET IN THAT ONE YEAR, SHE CAN CHANGE THAT CHILD’S LIFE FOREVER. ST. ANDREW’S TEACHER MARCIA COLLINS RETIRED MAY 24, 2013, CLOSING

A CHAPTER THAT SPANNED 34 YEARS AND A CAREER THAT TOUCHED, ENCOURAGED, AND INSPIRED HUNDREDS OF ST. ANDREW’S STUDENTS.

WASHING YOUR MOUTH OUT WITH SOAP Of Marcia Collins’ many St. Andrew’s memories, perhaps none stands out so much as the First Grade Dirty Word Soap Scandal. • “Three days in a row, someone carved ‘bad words’ into the bar of soap in the bathroom,” Collins recalled. “The words were written in perfect D’Nealian handwriting, a technique we had just learned in first grade.” • The first grade teachers gathered their pupils for a solemn talk about the use of profanity, hoping to put an end to the mischief. But it appeared the lecture had been for naught when a visibly shaken first grade boy approached Collins and whispered in a trembling voice, “Mrs. Collins, there’s another bad word in the soap.” • “I was furious,” Collins recalled. “This child was so upset. I told him to bring me the soap right away.” • Looking at the bar the boy presented, Collins couldn’t help but laugh. The letters carved into the soap boldly proclaimed, “IVORY.”

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KIRKPATRICK & PORCH CREATIVE, a creative services firm that has worked on various projects for St. Andrew’s over the past 10 years, developed the cam-paign in conjunction with the St. Andrew’s Office of Institutional Advancement. The firm conducted inter-nal and external research to determine St. Andrew’s strengths and to find out which aspects of a private school education were most important to prospective families. Both the internal and external research con-firmed that academic excellence was the most impor-tant factor in choosing a school. Research also confirmed that St. Andrew’s was the recognized leader in academic excellence. The challenge was to build on St. Andrew’s position by conveying that St. Andrew’s is indeed the academic leader, but that St. Andrew’s also understands that educational excellence means more than just aca-demic excellence. That message is reflected in the positioning “Find your St. Andrew’s.” This positioning emphasizes the individ-ual approach, and communicates that St. Andrew’s offers a program that benefits diverse students with many dif-ferent talents and interests. “Find your St. Andrew’s” clearly communicates the message that St. Andrew’s is the best choice for families who seek an education that encourages their children to reach their full, individual potential.

SURVEY SAYS…As part of an external research study used to develop the “Find your St. Andrew’s” campaign, interviews were conducted with 351 Jackson metro households with an income of $75,000 or above. The people interviewed were asked their perceptions of several area private and independent schools. They did not know the research was being conducted on behalf of St. Andrew’s.

Those surveyed identified St. Andrew’s Episcopal School as having the best reputation for:

• Providing a quality education • Overall academic excellence• Students receiving the most college scholarships• Providing individual instruction • Global studies• Diversity• Best value for the money spent• Best overall educational experience

Those questioned were also asked which area private or independent schools they would be most likely to recommend. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School was ranked #1, both in terms of the school mentioned first and the school mentioned most often.

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL has earned a reputation for academic excellence, but St. Andrew’s understands that an outstanding educational experience isn’t limited to academics. • While some St. Andrew’s students are math whizzes or gifted writers, others were born to paint a portrait or perform a song. Some students excel on the field or the court, while others are more at home conducting experiments in a physics or robotics lab. Some are natural leaders, while others are the glue that binds a team together. Some students long to see the world, while others want to serve in their own communities. • That’s why St. Andrew’s doesn’t stop with challenging students in the classroom. Instead, St. Andrew’s helps each student explore his or her individual interests and strengths, and then teaches students how to build on those unique gifts for success not only at St. Andrew’s, but also in college, in a career, and in life. • St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is the place to find your inner genius, your hidden talent, or your championship season. • It’s the place to find your strength, your passion, and your own path to future success. • Join us, and find your St. Andrew’s. — Excerpted from the new St. Andrew’s Episcopal School viewbook

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IN THE FALL OF 2013, ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL UNVEILED A NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN UNDER THE TAGLINE “FIND YOUR ST. ANDREW’S.” THE MARKETING MATERIALS, WHICH INCLUDE A NEW

VIEWBOOK, AND PRINT, TELEVISION, AND WEB ADS, INVITE PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS TO DISCOVER ALL THAT ST. ANDREW’S HAS TO OFFER IN ACADEMICS, ARTS, ATHLETICS, GLOBAL STUDIES, SERVICE, AND MORE.

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Fare wel l to Rebecca Hiatt Col l ins

IN OCTOBER, the St. Andrew’s Episcopal School community will bid farewell to one of its most beloved and influential members. After 16 years leading St. Andrew’s development efforts, Rebecca Hiatt Collins has stepped down. She will relocate to Nashville, Tennessee, where her husband, Dr. Deaver Collins, has accepted a partnership with The Frist Clinic. The couple will be closer to their adult children, Nashville residents Hiatt Collins ’96 and Caldwell Collins Israel ’01, and their infant granddaughter. It’s a bittersweet move for Collins, who is leaving behind an impressive track record and a St. Andrew’s community she considers family. Under Collins’ leadership, the St. Andrew’s development team has raised over $29 million. Collins’ efforts literally transformed the St. Andrew’s campuses; she led capital campaigns that built new facilities recognized as among the best in Mississippi. Even more importantly, Collins transformed the idea of “giving” at St. Andrew’s. Her positive attitude, unflagging energy, and endless creativity made supporting the school an exciting prospect for hundreds of donors at every level, and helped put St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in the national spotlight. “In many ways, Rebecca Collins has been the heart and soul of St. Andrew’s,” said Dawn McCarley, director of admissions. “If you were to take an eraser and wipe away the things Rebecca has made possible on this campus, St. Andrew’s would be a very different place, not only in terms of its physical appearance, but also in its spirit.”

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“After a year or so of cajoling, Dave hired me to be director of capital giving and run the campaign,” Collins recalled. “That was where it all began. I owe so much to Dave for showing such faith in me. He knew I was pas-sionate about St. Andrew’s, but beyond that, he simply trusted me to do a good job.” Collins called upon Vaughan and Nora Frances McRae to chair the ambitious campaign for a perform-ing arts center, which they themed “Great Expectations.” After the campaign’s con-clusion, an excited crowd gathered in the new, $5.3 million Center for Performing Arts. A hush fell over the crowd as the lights dimmed, then the curtain rose for the first time as the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performed the dramatic strains of “The Phantom of the Opera.” “It was quite a moment,” Collins recalls. Collins’ position as director of capital giving was to have been a two-year stint, ending with the completion of the Great Expectations campaign. Collins, however, had found her niche, and was named director of development and eventually director of institutional advancement. Rather than her swan song, “Great Expectations” instead became prophetic, as Collins both raised and fulfilled the school’s expectations over the following years.

Of her many accomplishments, perhaps the one closest to Collins’ heart is leading the school’s success-ful effort to land a $2 million grant from the Malone Family Foundation to create merit scholarships for stu-dents with financial need. Schools could not apply for the Malone grant; instead, the foundation researched schools and only notified them they were being considered after they had made a list of semifinalists. When the foun-

dation’s Cathie Wlaschin informed Collins that St. Andrew’s was being considered for the award and a site visit by a Malone offi-cial was imminent, Collins mobilized the entire campus, from the administration to the faculty to the landscaping crew to the student body, to make sure St. Andrew’s was at its best. As a result, St. Andrew’s became one of the first schools in America to land the prestigious Malone grant. While Collins always realized the impact the grant would have on St. Andrew’s, she didn’t fully under-stand how much it would impact her per-

sonally until the first Malone Scholarships were awarded. Because so many deserving students applied for the Malone Scholars Program, the school had to create the equally prestigious Arches to Excellence scholarships. These two merit-based scholarships form the core of St. Andrew’s Merit Scholarship Program.

COLLINS’ LONG CAREER AT ST. ANDREW’S BEGAN IN 1997, WHEN SHE CHAIRED the “Run for the Arts” fund-raiser as a parent volunteer. Shortly after that event wrapped up,

Collins began talking with Dave Wood, the recently hired head of school, and St. Andrew’s patron Nora Frances McRae about the need for a premier theatre on the St. Andrew’s North Campus.

UNDER THE

LEADERSHIP OF

REBECCA HIATT

COLLINS, THE

ST. ANDREW’S

INSTITUTIONAL

ADVANCEMENT

TEAM HAS

RAISED OVER

$29 MILLION.

“For 16 years, Rebecca Collins has brought creativity, style, grace, sensitivity, and intelligence to everything she has done on behalf of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Her high standards and hard work have been an inspiration to all. With her vision, she has led so many of us to imagine more and give more. We have laughed and also cried in the process of deepening the resources of St. Andrew’s, but always felt the joy of giving and encouraging others to give. While many have played valuable roles in the growth of St. Andrew’s, the school simply would not have made the giant leaps it has made over the last 16 years without Rebecca’s leadership.” — Nora Frances McRae, Board of Trustees

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“I met these incredibly gifted children and their families who believed that attending St. Andrew’s would perma-nently change their lives and shape their families’ futures,” Collins said. “They were appreciative of the opportunity to attend St. Andrew’s, but what was even more mean-ingful was how much the St. Andrew’s community wel-comed these students who were so gifted, and appreci-ated how much those families contributed to our school community. Those students have gone on to achieve many impressive things. I’m honored that they’ve kept in touch with me and proud of everything they’ve accomplished. Having the honor of helping facilitate the Malone grant and getting to know these students and families, is one of the most enriching experiences of my life.” Prioritizing St. Andrew’s students is a trait Collins shares with St. Andrew’s head of school, George Penick.

“George is a man of unwavering integrity, and with him the students always come first. He constantly reminds us that we must harken back to the value of a St. Andrew’s education – when we are raising money, work-ing on a marketing plan, or gathering alums in different cities. He has been very good to me and for me. He taught me how important it is to keep my eye on the data as he tries to understand my often unorthodox and metaphysical approach to things. I will miss the talks around his table when his clever mind impresses and amuses me,” Collins says. “It has been a great honor to work with him.” While Collins is proud of the many accomplish-ments St. Andrew’s has made during her tenure, she refuses to take credit for what she has always described as a team effort.

“ST. ANDREW’S IS A GREAT SCHOOL AS A RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF MANY, MANY people, but Rebecca’s unique contributions will make a positive impact upon thousands of children’s lives for decades to come. Through Rebecca’s work in obtaining the Malone Scholarships and increasing our endowment for financial aid, many talented children who would otherwise be unable to attend a school such as St. Andrew’s are able to have a premiere educational experience. All of the recent improvements to St. Andrew’s two campuses – the Early Childhood Center, Lower School renovations, athletic facility improvements, the Center for Performing Arts, and the new science center – are here because of her determination to make these dreams become reality. These improved facilities have enabled St. Andrew’s to maintain its well-recognized position as one of America’s top tier college preparatory schools.” — Vaughan McRae, Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees

• The Great Expectations Capital Campaign raised $5.5 million for the Center for Performing Arts, enhancements to the Lower School campus, and a new Upper School weight room.

• Collins led the Touchstone Endowment Effort, which began with $250,000 in gifts and pledges, resulted in 29 new named endowments, and now stands at more than $10 million. Collins also created the Touchstone Circle to honor those who make donations to the endowment.

• Collins spearheaded the first full-fledged marketing campaign for the school, including the “I Am St. Andrew’s” brand video (which still brings tears to Collins’ eyes) and the “Where It’s Cool to Be Smart” advertising campaign, which resulted in a 500 percent increase in admission inquiries and captured Best of Show Print honors at the annual Addy Awards.

• Collins launched the multiple award-winning Archways magazine.

• Collins was instrumental in helping St. Andrew’s win a $2 million Malone Family Foundation grant for the purpose of creating merit scholarships, and also in establishing the Arches to Excellence Scholarship, which together make up the St. Andrew’s Merit Scholarship Program.

• Collins directed The Campaign for Science and Art, which funded the McRae Science Center

& the Faulkner Studios for Art and Music. She oversaw the creation of all campaign materials, including the promotional brochure and “Don’t Give” video, which captured multiple Gold Addys and Best of Show honors at the local Addy Awards and Gold Addys at the regional Addy Awards.

• Collins oversaw the development of the school’s new marketing campaign, “Find your St. Andrew’s.”

UNDER COLLINS’ LEADERSHIP THE ADVANCEMENT TEAM CREATED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:

The Legacy LeagueHonors all who have remembered St. Andrew’s in their estate planning

The 1947 Society and the Sapphires of the Annual FundRecognition programs for supporters of the Annual Fund

Friends of St. Andrew’s Major donor cultivation program

The ArchangelsHonors St. Andrew’s most generous and loyal patrons

Distinguished Alumni Awards and DinnerRecognizes the Distinguished Alumni, Young Alumni, Saints in Service Award, and Loyalty Award recipients

PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS COMPLETED UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF REBECCA HIATT COLLINS

“Rebecca’s big accomplishments are well known, but most people don’t realize everything she does behind the scenes.

Rebecca has organized huge events on campus, including convocations, galas, and faculty retirement events, as well as a

multitude of donor events. Those in attendance have a wonderful time, but thanks to Rebecca’s flawless preparation, they

never realize how much work has gone into making that event so memorable.” — Dawn McCarley, Director of Admissions

“One thing I love about Rebecca is her brilliant mind. When you first see her, you see a pretty little blond, but wow, there is

so much more there. Rebecca took the development office and truly transformed it into a development office. She always has

high expectations and expects the same from everyone around her. Her philosophy is, ‘If you’re going to do it, truly make

it spectacular, memorable, and of the highest quality.’ That, she has done.” — Julia Chadwick, Head of the Upper School

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“WORKING WITH REBECCA KEEPS YOU ON YOUR TOES. SHE HAS A RARE ABILITY TO deal competently with the most trifling issues while never losing focus on the Big Picture. She knows how the puzzle fits together long before other people see it. And she thinks quickly. I pity the poor fool who ignores a thought of hers because it seems so tangential that it borders on dismissive. Rebecca will have an idea, ask you to do it, pull a paper plate out of a nearby trash can, and jot the idea down in yellow highlighter before shoving the plate and highlighter into her bag. If you think that’s the last you’ll hear about that, you’d be wrong. Months later, you’ll find the status of the paper plate idea is paramount to the success of the whole operation, and you best not have dropped the ball. • “But more than being an incredible professional mentor for me the last 12 years at St. Andrew’s, Rebecca has been and is a wonderful friend. No matter what is happening at work, your friendships and the people who you hold dear to your heart should always come first. You hear that all the time, and it seems so hopelessly naive. But Rebecca really lives it. It’s the most important life lesson that she continually reinforces: work hard, but care even harder.” — Patrick Taylor, Director of Communications

“I have immeasurable respect for my colleagues. You can certainly say the advancement team is a cast of char-acters,” Rebecca says of the people she works with. “We bring different strengths and there are no prima donnas. One of them impresses me everyday and the truth is that collectively we have been successful. We share an abiding passion for St. Andrew’s. We are extremely loyal to the school, and to one another. I have a hard time imagining leaving them in Jackson without me. Dawn McCarley. Patrick Taylor. Frances Jean Neely. Jan Wofford. Elizabeth Buyan. Tisha Green. Also, former colleagues Deborah Allen, Mary Harwell, Barbara Adams, Tina Heitman, and others who were such a vital part of St. Andrew’s. I couldn’t have done my job without any of them. “It is constantly rewarding to watch my dear friend Kevin Lewis gracefully assume the role of associate head of school and be so good at it. He and George really complement each other. Kevin is always there for me. We laugh about all the titles he has held since com-ing to St. Andrew’s, but frankly it is because he is good at everything. “Of course I am proud of how much money we raised and all of the successful projects we completed, but what

really matters, what has always really mattered to me, are the people, and the relationships we shared. That is the real story of my time here, and I hope that will be my legacy at St. Andrew’s.”

“Rebecca quickly became my friend and confidante, per-haps more than anyone else at St. Andrew’s. She is a strategic thinker and is very good at predicting the out-come in various situations. She can do this because she has the uncanny ability to understand the nuances of personalities and relationships. She has the ability like no one I’ve ever met to build and enhance these relation-ships. To use a common St. Andrew’s metaphor, Rebecca has created archways for the school as we head into the future. She always knows the right passageway to take and the right door to unlock at the right time due to her instinct and intuition. A visionary leader but more importantly a dear friend, Rebecca Collins will be deeply,

deeply missed. — Kevin Lewis, Associate Head of School

“‘WORKING WITH REBECCA’ IS MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS ‘TRYING TO KEEP UP with Rebecca.’ She thinks in terms of opportunities rather than problems. She connects the vision of the future with the details that need to be done today. She raises money by making people feel good about their gift rather than guilty, or obligated, or coerced. She laughs at herself instead of at others. Rebecca always has time for you, no matter how sudden the interruption or how small the issue. She promotes St. Andrew’s without bragging about it. She thinks about what has to be thought through today so that we can be successful tomorrow. Although she is very intellectual and incredibly smart, Rebecca is guided more by her heart than by her head, understanding that messages should have personal impact rather than merely inform.” — George Penick, Head of School

Only Rebecca

“WHAT HAS ALWAYS REALLY MATTERED TO ME, ARE THE PEOPLE,

AND THE RELATIONSHIPS WE SHARED.

THAT IS THE REAL STORY OF MY TIME

HERE, AND I HOPE THAT WILL BE MY

LEGACY AT ST. ANDREW’S.”

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IN 2013, ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL created a new designation to honor those patrons who have consistently gone above and beyond in their sup-port of the school. These generous benefactors, whose life-time commit-ment of cumulative giving has put them in a category all their own, have given not only of their resources, but also of their time, expertise, and leadership abilities over many years. They have served as parent volunteers and helped create scholarships that allowed other par-ents’ children to attend St. Andrew’s. They have served on the board of trustees and chaired countless commit-tees. They have supported and chaired the Annual Fund and capital campaigns, and they supported the Touch-stone Endowment when it was still an emerging concept. When St. Andrew’s has called upon them, they have risen to every occasion. “These patrons have demonstrated loyalty, support, guidance, and faith in St. Andrew’s that has changed the landscape of the school both literally and figuratively, and has enhanced the lives of countless students, families,

faculty members, and friends,” said Rebecca Hiatt Col-lins, director of institutional advancement. “The only thing more striking than their many contributions is their humility. None of these benefactors has ever sought the limelight. Instead, they have quietly supported St. Andrew’s for many years, seeing their reward in the suc-cess of the school they so clearly love.” It is with extreme gratitude that St. Andrew’s Episco-pal School recognizes the individuals and organizations listed below as the St. Andrew’s Archangels.

Mr. and Mrs. H.C. BaileyMr. and Mrs. J. Paul Faulkner* Mr. and Mrs. R. Eason LeakeThe Malone Family FoundationThe Selby and Richard McRae FoundationMr. and Mrs. Vaughan W. McRaeMr. Bill Walker*Mrs. Gloria M. Walker

* Designated posthumously

“OUR COMMITMENT TO ST. ANDREW’S HAS SPANNED ALMOST 25 YEARS. In hindsight, our early support of St. Andrew’s was seen through the prism of our own children’s activities. As we became more engaged as volunteers at the school, our gifts became less about our own children’s interests and more integral to the mission of the school. Our contributions alone won’t make much of a difference, but our hope is that as generations of graduates become successful in their own lives, they will begin a journey of giving back to St. Andrew’s. Times will change, but the lasting legacy of giving to the school is the mark on the lives of the next generation of young students.” — ELLEN LEAKE, Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the Development Committee, Member of the Steering Committees for the Great Expectations Capital Campaign and the Touchstone Endowment Effort

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School recognizes with gratitude the following individuals and businesses who generously supported the school between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

Luke and Alison AbneyTrey and Kayla AbrahamJerry and Cynthia AcyJohn and Barbara AdamsJohn D. and Sarah AdamsScott and Melissa AdamsAvichal and Bhawna AggarwalKhushboo AgrawalNaveed and Michelle AhmedWilliam and Bess AikenCharles and Doris AldermanImad and Risa AleithaweBrent and Jane AlexanderMarian AlexanderRobert and Michelle AlexanderTed and Barbara AlexanderRobert and Toni AlleeJeff and Heather AllegrezzaJerrold and Joan AllenKen and Judy AllenLeigh and Lynn AllenRachel AllenSidney and Deborah AllenSidney and Kristin AllenAlex and Susan AllenburgerWarwick and Elizabeth AlleyFrank and Ivy AlleyLaurie AlleyAllianceBernstein Jack and Hailey AllinJohn and Betty AllinTom and Sarah AllinJeff and Genie AlmandJim and Suzanne AlmasJohn and Butch AlmondAlpine Camp for BoysRebecca AmsahEric and Amy AmundsonAmy Bee JewelryPrem and Suwama AnandChris G. AndersonChris and Theresa AndersonReuben and Phyllis AndersonHakan Andersson and Inga-Lill SjostromSarah Andre and Jason NewlanderMichael and Linda AngelAnnelle Primos & Associates

Steve AnspachAnthropologieJohn and Joyce ApplegateOmair ArainSohaib Arain and Naheed SohaibRoger and Joan ArndtArco AvenueGeorge and Paula ArdeleanBill and Julie-Mac ArmstrongPeter and Catherine ArnoldSumesh and Namita AroraPaul and Judy ArringtonButch and Beth ArthurBrett and Catherine AshyAlexander and Mirella AuchusCurtis AugustinePhilip and Sophia AzordeganJack and Pam BachMark and Shannon BaderGene and Dona BagotBuster and Joan BaileyCoyt and Leah BaileyAlexsandr and Luda BaizatBarbara C. BakerPaul BakerZach and Laurie BaldwinEric and Lynda BalfourPriya BaligaJennifer BallardRichard and Susie BaltzBank of America BankPlus Edgar and Judy BarhamSlade and Martha BarkerJim and Donna BarksdaleArden and Heidi BarnettRick and Mary Gresham BarrBrent and Christine BarronLeigh BartlettBrad and Leslie BaskinNathan and Shelly BassBrett and Sammie BatemanRanjan Batra and Maureen McGuireAllie Beach and Stacie WebsterTim and Drew BeachamLeslie and Kay BearBear Creek HerbalsTom Beck and Lisa FlyntAnn BeckerJoan BeckerRyan and Sara Katherine BeckettElton and Carol BeebeBeagle BagelKeisha Bell

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Salil and Sharmila TiwariPrzemek TokarskiLouis and Tommie TolarCharlie and Pollyanne TomlinsonRobyn TouchstoneAndrew and Jan TownesDrew TownesChris and Anne TravisJim and Pat TravisAgnes TribbleTaylor TriplettChris and Meriwether TrucknerTrustmark Bank Barbara TuminelloTurkoyzTrey and Sidnette TurnageDick and Patsy TurnerKeith and Jennifer TurnerMichel TurnerTuxedo JunctionUBS Foundation USA Christian and April UlmerUnderground 119B.T. and Virginia Van HeckeMary Tom VancePaul and Wilma VanLandinghamMike and Janet VannJohn and Marcia VaugheyJake and Jennifer VaughnRonald and Marrianne VeazeyLeigh and Leah VernonRay and Sachiko VickParminder and Vibha VigJonathan and Gillian ViolaNancy Viola-GarrisonMargaret ViseDavid and Anne Taite VogeleerDavid and Susan VoisinHeather WadeJohn and Dorsey WadeSidney and Gaylor WadeThandi and Vangela WadeBill and Anna WadlingtonJoe and Allison WaggonerLibby WaldenBrent and Sarah WalkerCarroll and Constance WalkerGloria WalkerJeff and Charlotte WalkerLe’Spencer WalkerRachael WalkerRobert and Molly WalkerTom and Lynn WalkerEd and Nell WallRandy and Carla Wall

Kyle WallaceMike and Barbara WallaceDaron and Suzanne WaltersPaul and Pam WaltonKequan Wang and Xiaohong SiZilin Wang and Miao ZhaoLocke and Melanie WardStan and Kim WardBill and Cecile WardlawSarah Hensley WareAndy and Kathy WaringJames and Shannon WarnockJim and Malinda WarrenJohn and Judy WaskomLee WaterhouseDavid and Susan WatkinsJason and Laney Bataille WatkinsLouis and Frances WatsonLouis and Jamie WatsonThomas and Kendra WatsonCarl and Nancy WattsShelby and Beth WattsMary Margaret WaycasterDick and Susan WeatherholtClarence and Hazel WeatherspoonCarla Webb and Joce PritchettDon and Elaine WeberMark and Becky WeberAlan and Fran WeeksMiriam WeemsBud and Lydia WeisserBjorn and Michelle WelanderDuncan and Heather WelchJennifer WelchStacy WellbornWellington Management Company Ralph and Katherine WellsRob and Pam WellsStennis Wells and Mildred Ridgway WellsTerry WellsWells Fargo Jim and Shannon WentzBrock and Evelyn WestoverSteve and Marcia WhatleyAl and Colleen WhiteAndy and Caroline WhiteBen and Christy WhiteFrankie WhiteKirby and Shelley WhiteStephanie White-EspositoJohn and Harriet WhitehouseJerry and Sue WhittAven and Kay WhittingtonJerry Whittington

Chris and Holly WiggsKim WileyWiley Rein LLP Rose Wiley-JacksonMrs. R. C. Wilkerson IIIRen and Andrea WilkesCraig and Stephanie WilliamsHenry and Nichole WilliamsRoger and Angie WilliamsScott WilliamsTommy and Elise WilliamsCarolyn WilmesherrBradley and Laurie WilsonCharles and Elizabeth WilsonDavid and Margaret WilsonDeLone and Cathy WilsonDick and Lester Senter WilsonLouise WilsonMark Wilson and Karen Livingston-WilsonTodd and Carol WilsonDayle and Joy WindsorMichael and Cynthia WinkelmannAllison WinsteadCharles and Marion WinsteadAlabel WiserJohn and Jan WoffordTaylor Wofford and Thomas BenderTrey and Dorothy WoffordPatty WolfWalter and Dianne WolfeKenny and Allene WomackDave and Margie WoodFrank and Celia WoodDolph and Bonnie WoodallEdna WoodallScott and Tracy WoodsCandy WoolvertonAshley WrightBetty WrightJoshua and Emily WrightBen and Carly WynneNoelle WynneHoujian and Yanling XuYouguo Xu and Snow WangAlex and Breck YakulisBen and Lauren YarbroughStephen and Kyoung YehRick and Cindy YelvertonJames and Guinevere YoungTim and Tammy YoungTauqeer Yousuf and Shema AhmadDavid ZapletalWu Zhou and Hong ZhuXinchun and Jinghe Zhou

MEMORIALSMemorials made to the Annual Fund are listed separately in the Annual Fund Report.

Bob Baskin, grandfather of Brad Baskin Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Fowler

Ouida Bass, mother of Ouida Holland Mrs. Heather Allegrezza Mrs. Candy Coker Mrs. Meredith Kochtitzky Ms. Robyn Touchstone Ms. Terri Turner

Jon Blumenthal, uncle ofJack Blumenthal Mr. and Mrs. David Blumenthal

Fern Brown, great-grandmother of Scott Sexton Mrs. Cathy Bullock Mrs. Pam David Mrs. Meredith Kochtitzky Ms. Betsy Peterson

Aileen Burgess, mother of Chris Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Chris Burgess

Myrtice B. Dowe, grandmother of Michael John Davis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Davis

Al East, father of Honey East and Brenda Bethany Mr. and Mrs. Alex Allenburger Mr. and Mrs. Bob Blake Mr. and Mrs. Minor Buchanan Mrs. JoAnn Fulmer Mr. and Mrs. Randy Lominick Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan McRae Dr. and Mrs. John Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Stan Patrick Mr. and Mrs. John Thames Mrs. Jeffrie Fulmer-Thomas Mrs. Margaret Vise Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wall

John Fontaine III, former trustee Mr. and Mrs. Minor Buchanan Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely Ms. Anne Ranck Dr. and Mrs. Bob Rives Mr. and Mrs. George Smith

Ruth Harth, mother of Chris Harth Mr. and Mrs. Minor Buchanan

Luethel Hicks, grandmother of Jonathan and Jessica Livingston Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Maples Ms. Anne Ranck

David Honeycutt, grandfather of Thomas and William McCaffery Mr. and Mrs. Gib Ford Mr. and Mrs. Ben McCaffery

Dr. Gerre Hopkins, grandfather of Sam, Madeleine, Caroline, and Douglass Peeples Drs. Alan and Holly Peeples

Gavin Jackson, brother of Ava Claire Jackson ’26 Mrs. Voula Blake’s Pre-kindergarten Class

Mary Jane Lambert, former faculty Mr. Harry Bush Mr. and Mrs. Rod Freeman Ms. Kathleen Keeton Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Lewing Drs. Jimmy and Mary Miller Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely Ms. Carolyn Nix Mr. and Mrs. David Parker Mr. and Mrs. Chico Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Ron Veazey Mr. and Mrs. John Wade Dr. and Mrs. Rick Yelverton

Patsy Langford, former trustee Mr. and Mrs. Minor Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan McRae Mr. and Mrs. John Wade

Mr. Phil Merrill, grandfather of Anne Maradik and Barry Jackson Mr. and Mrs. John Wade

Osito, beloved pet of Meredith Kochtitzky Mrs. Candy Coker

Georgia Howard Safford, grandmother-in-law of The Rev. Annie Elliot Mr. and Mrs. Minor Buchanan

Courtney Schloemer ’90 Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely

Lois Scott, mother of Jerry Goodwin Mr. and Mrs. Minor Buchanan Ms. Dottee Everett Mr. and Mrs. Stan Patrick

Harold Stone, grandfather of Wes Pearigen Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely

Bennett Scott Tomlinson, son of Courtney and Scott Tomlinson Ms. Jan Graeber

Dr. Andrew Townes, grandfather of Holland Townes Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely

Katherine Townes, grandmother of Holland Townes Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan McRae

Paul Varnado, father of Tyler Varnado Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Roberts

Tyler Varnado ’08 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fields

Patrick Vaughan ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Zeke Downey Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hailey Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sentell Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wardlaw

Bobby Walden, husband of Libby Walden and father of Anna Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely Mr. and Mrs. Stan Patrick

A.G. Welch, grandfather of Lea Crongeyer Mr. and Mrs. Chris Purser

Pat Westover, grandmother of Buchanan, Sam, Paige, and Oliver Westover Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rubinsky

Bill Woolverton, husband of Candy Woolverton and father of Chris and Lucy Woolverton Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rubinsky

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Q&A WITH CHUCK AND WENDY MULLINSCo-chairs of the 2013-14 Annual Fund

Q: Chairing the Annual Fund is a big job. Why did you feel that chairing the Annual Fund was worth the sacrifice of time and effort you’ll be making?

Chuck: Chairing what? Wendy said that this interview had something to do with St. Andrew’s sports. What’s the deal, Wendy?

Wendy: Well, it does have to do with St. Andrew’s sports …and arts, and of course, academics – all areas which the Annual Fund helps to support. Our son, Gavin, is a fourth grader. Just as the many parents who made this sacrifice before us are helping Gavin today, everything we do today will help pave the way for an even better St. Andrew’s and even greater opportunities for our son and for future students. That’s definitely worth any small sacrifice of our time.

Q: What excites you the most about chairing the Annual Fund?

Chuck: Wait, are you serious? We’re the Annual Fund chairs? Isn’t this the job where the couple has to ask other St. Andrew’s families for money?

Wendy: It’s actually quite funny to me that we’ve agreed to do this. I think back to when Chuck and I were engaged. He was adamant that we were not going to set up a wedding registry because he didn’t want to ask anyone for gifts. But this “ask” isn’t for us. It’s for our son and other children who attend St. Andrew’s today and who will attend St. Andrew’s in the future.

Q: If another parent should ask you why it’s important to support the Annual Fund, what would you say?

Chuck: I’m still stunned about all this. Do you know how hard it is to ask people for money when they’re already paying tuition?

Wendy: Because Chuck and I are both the products of public school, just the fact that we’re paying private school tuition for our fourth grader is something our parents find bizarre. But while I think we turned out okay, today’s young people face greater competition in the job market than ever before. They need an educa-tion that not only provides them with the basics, but also opens their eyes to a world of opportunities on a global scale. They need an education that will take them out of their comfort zones and allow them to grow as peo-ple of character and compassion. For the younger kids, that means learning by experiencing, not just by reading about a topic. For the older students, it’s the experience of being taught by people who are experts in their fields, who have traveled the world pursuing their own educa-tions and then come back to share what they’ve learned with their students. The Annual Fund makes the St. Andrew’s experience possible by supporting things that tuition alone simply cannot cover. Without the Annual Fund, I worry that our son would get only “the three Rs,” and I know that we, like so many other St. Andrew’s parents, want so much more for our child.

Q: Anything else you’d like to add about the Annual Fund?

Chuck: Do we get anything for doing this?

Wendy: You bet we do. We get the confidence of know-ing that we’re doing all that we can to ensure the best for our son and his future, so that one day – all too soon, I’m afraid – we will look up and realize that he has become the man we always knew he could be. Plus, for doing all of this, surely at some point in our retirement years Gavin will surprise us with a fabulous trip around the world.

THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL FUND KICKED OFF JULY 1, 2013, AND RUNS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014.

To make your tax-deductible gift or pledge, contact Frances Jean Neely, director of annual giving, at 601.853.6014 or neelyfj@gosaints.org, or make a secure gift or pledge online at gosaints.org/annualfund.

THE ST. ANDREW’S ANNUAL FUND is an organized, yearly effort to raise gifts to support enhancements to the St. Andrew’s experience that aren’t covered by tuition alone. St. Andrew’s parents, grandparents, parents of graduates, alumni, and friends all play a key role in supporting the Annual Fund. • How much difference does the St. Andrew’s Annual Fund make? Every minute of every school day, $7.00 from the Annual Fund supports enhancements like professional development programs, classroom furniture and equipment, new athletic facilities, and more. More than 1,200 students and 150 faculty members benefit from the Annual Fund. • Support the St. Andrew’s Annual Fund, and help make every minute count.

ANNUAL FUND ALLOCATIONS FOR 2012-13

■ Professional Development for Faculty and Staff

■ Food Service Upgrades

■ Merit Scholarships

■ Technology Additions and Improvements

■ Curriculum Innovations

■ Athletic Facilities

■ Classroom, Security and Other Facility Improvements

■ Support of Other Initiatives and Programs

$174,361

$75,000

$67,734

$4,313

$13,261

$30,

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$25,059

$30,585

I PAY TUITION. ISN’T THAT ENOUGH? UNFORTUNATELY, NO. TUITION COVERS JUST 93% OF THE COST OF EDUCATING

EACH STUDENT AT ST. ANDREW’S. ANNUAL FUND GIFTS COVER THAT GAP, AND HELP PROVIDE THE TOTAL

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT EARNED ST. ANDREW’S ITS RANKING AS AMERICA’S 18TH TOP PRIVATE DAY SCHOOL.

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HOMEA GIFT that

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DAN ROSE HAS ALREADY LEFT A LEGACY AT ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. THE FORMER ST. ANDREW’S BIOLOGY TEACHER INSPIRED GENERATIONS OF STUDENTS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN BIOLOGY, MEDICINE, RESEARCH, AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC FIELDS. • NOW ROSE HAS TAKEN STEPS TO ESTABLISH ANOTHER LASTING LEGACY AT ST. ANDREW’S BY GENEROUSLY LEAVING HIS HOME IN PEARL, MISSISSIPPI, TO ST. ANDREW’S IN HIS WILL.

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DAN ROSE GRADUATED FROM OHIO’S FINDLAY College and Bowling Green State University, and also studied at Cornell University and Syracuse University in New York. When Rose came to Mississippi in 1979 from a teaching position in New Hampshire, he had two iron-clad criteria for joining the faculty at St. Andrew’s. “I asked the head of school, are you integrated, and will you take my dog?” Rose recalls. For the next 17 years, Rose presided over St. Andrew’s biology classes alongside Pap, his Shetland sheepdog, who accompanied him to school every day. Rose brought a colorful history of teaching and world travel to the classroom. He had taught at several prestigious private schools in the Northeast, as well as teaching in Alaska, where he also worked for the U.S. Game & Fish Ser-vice. Travels to Papua, New Guinea, as an American Lutheran Church missionary led him to teach English there, as well as serve as an inspector of bush schools and the headmaster of a New Guinea native boarding school. Over the years, Rose taught not only biol-ogy and anatomy, but also English literature, French, and English as a second language. An avid traveler, Rose had vis-ited more than 40 countries, travel-ing by car, train, ship, bus, airplane, and often on foot through Thai-land, Burma (Myanmar), India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Tur-key, Syria, Israel, France, Germany, England, and dozens more coun-tries around the world. Rose sailed on a freighter loaded with animals bound for a zoo, came close to dying of malaria, and even had an audience with the Dalai Lama, although he confesses, “I’m more impressed by it now than I was then.” Rose incorporated the many life lessons he’d learned along the way into his classroom teaching. “I was a storyteller,” Rose says. “I told tales about my travels, including some that quite frankly, were a bit ris-qué, but I couched them in a way that wasn’t a big deal. I tied those stories into something we were studying, and the kids remembered that. I guess I was born to know how 14-year-olds think.” Rose also found creative ways to tie art, poetry, mov-ies, and other subjects into the study of biology, explain-ing that “the melding of all disciplines was what life was

all about.” He directed numerous St. Andrew’s students in original scientific research; many of his students were recognized with national and international science awards. Alumni still speak with a mix of awe and dread of the Dan Rose-required bug collection. His unconven-tional style and knack for communicating with teenag-ers made him an effective and memorable teacher. “There are few teachers anywhere who inspire pas-sion for learning like Dan Rose,” says Dr. Arjun Srini-vasan ’88, an associate director at the Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention. “I recall many days in class where his enthusiasm for what we were doing led to amazing discussions, with everyone making comments that Mr. Rose somehow managed to weave into the nar-rative of the lesson. Each class ended up learning the facts, but we all got there through totally different con-versations. I left that class with a newfound passion for a subject that would end up becoming a major part of my

career. Ninth grade biology with Dan Rose played an important part in leading me to a life in science and then medicine.” Always an enthusiastic reader and gardener, Rose is now spend-ing his retirement years absorbing biographies, tending a backyard garden bursting with tomatoes and peppers, and enjoying relaxed days with his dog, Pap II. Rose describes his time at St. Andrew’s as “one of the most exciting and rewarding jobs in my

43 years of teaching.” When he began his estate plan-ning, he included St. Andrew’s, leaving his home of 30 years to the school in his will. Rose directed that pro-ceeds from the sale of the home go to support the St. Andrew’s global studies program. His goal is to pro-vide St. Andrew’s students with the same opportunity to explore the world he so enjoyed. While Rose cites St. Andrew’s history of outstanding educational excel-lence as reason for supporting the school, it’s clear the revered teacher’s gift was based not only on the school’s impressive track record, but also on his own emotional ties to St. Andrew’s. “I’ve taught at many wonderful schools, but none of them gave me that personal feeling, that connection that I felt to St. Andrew’s.”

“THERE ARE FEW TEACHERS ANYWHERE WHO INSPIRE passion for learning like Dan Rose. I left that class with a newfound passion

for a subject that would end up becoming a major part of my career.”

Dr. Arjun Srinivasan

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MAKING A PLANNED GIFT

TO ST. ANDREW’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, PLEASE CONTACT

ELIZABETH BUYAN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT, AT 601.853.6013 OR

BUYANE@GOSAINTS.ORG.

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IN 2005, ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL was selected as the

recipient of a $2 million grant from the Malone Family Foundation to cre-

ate scholarships for academically gifted students with financial need.

The school’s marketing of the Malone Scholars program attracted hun-

dreds of diverse, gifted applicants from throughout the Jackson metro area.

The caliber of the applicants was high, and the selection committee often

found it difficult to choose from among the talented students, any of whom

would have been a valuable addition to the St. Andrew’s community.

In order to offer this kind of opportunity to more gifted students with

financial need, the school created the Arches to Excellence Scholarship.

The application process for Arches to Excellence is the same as the Malone

Scholars process, and recognition as an Arches to Excellence Scholar is

equally prestigious. Together, the two scholarships make up the Merit

Scholarship Program at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

The St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Merit Scholarship Program

Worthy OF

MERIT

PICTURED: KARISSA BOWLEY ’11 AND ARITRA BISWAS ’13

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The recipients of the Malone and Arches to Excellence scholarships shine, both during their time at St. Andrew’s and in their pursuits after graduation. Malone Scholar Karissa Bowley ’11 is a junior at Rhodes College in Mem-phis. Since enrolling at Rhodes, Bowley has excelled in the classroom, played on the softball team, and volun-teered with a community garden, the Advocates for the Homeless program, and in a local kindergarten class-room. This fall, Bowley will serve as a site coordinator for Kinney, a community service and activism group on campus. Next spring, she will spend a semester abroad studying at the University of Ghana. Bowley describes receiving the Malone Scholarship as a life-changing expe-rience, and credits St. Andrew’s with equipping her with the skills that helped her excel in college. “The most effective skill I acquired at St. Andrew’s was balance,” Bowley says. “I learned how to be an artist, an honor roll student, a varsity softball player, and a commu-nity member. At St. Andrew’s, the teachers and coaches expected all you could give, and you learned to meet their standards or to work your hardest trying. Managing my time and giving myself fully to all my activities has been important to me since I started college.”

Aritra Biswas ’13 was the recipient of St. Andrew’s Adele Franks Medal and is now a freshman at the Cali-fornia Institute of Technology, where he plans to major in physics. Biswas transferred to St. Andrew’s as an eighth grader after receiving the Arches to Excellence Scholarship. “The environment at my previous schools wasn’t what I wanted,” Biswas says. “At times it felt like there were few people in the building who cared about educa-tion, instead focusing on fulfilling requirements, teach-ing to a test, or just making students memorize meth-ods instead of understanding them. When I visited St. Andrew’s, I instantly saw a difference. Teachers cared about the value of what they were teaching.” The Merit Scholarship Program not only makes it possible for gifted students to attend St. Andrew’s, but also gives those students the preparation they need to succeed in college and in life. At the annual dinner honoring the scholarship recipients and their families, Rebecca Hiatt Collins, St. Andrew’s director of insti-tutional advancement, said, “As you have accepted this opportunity to reach for your dreams, please know that it is our dream that you will use this scholarship as your steppingstone to greater horizons.”

“The most effective skill I acquired at St. Andrew’s was balance. I learned how to be an artist, an honor roll student, a varsity softball player, and a community member.” — Karissa Bowley ’11

“The environment at my previous schools wasn’t what I wanted. When I visited St. Andrew’s, I instantly saw a difference. Teachers cared about the value of what they were teaching.” — Aritra Biswas ’13

THE MALONE SCHOOLS ONLINE NETWORK During the 2013-14 school year, 12 of the 50 Malone schools are participating in a pilot program called the Malone Schools Online Network. Each school has equipped a classroom with cameras and screens that connect students with a teacher in another location, as well as with their peers in the other schools. The teacher can instruct students in all 12 schools simulta-neously, and the students interact with the teacher and with their online classmates. The Malone Schools Online Network will allow participating schools to offer advanced subjects taught by experts without add-ing to their fulltime teaching staffs or requiring a minimum number of students to sign up in order to offer the class. Students do not have to be Malone Scholars to participate. Expert instructors come from par-ticipating Malone schools, as well as from Stanford University. Initial courses include advanced computer programming, mathematics, and chemistry classes, meteorology, language and humanities offerings, and other courses not typically included in a secondary school curriculum. • Based on the results of the pilot program, St. Andrew’s could join the Malone Schools Online Network as early as the 2014-15 school year.

WHEN ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL WAS SELECTED AS

the recipient of a $2 million grant from the Malone Family Foundation in 2005,

there were only nine other Malone schools in the United States. This year,

the Malone Family Foundation added its 50th and final school to the list.

St. Andrew’s is the only school in Mississippi to receive this prestigious grant.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?Recipients of the Malone Scholarship and the Arches to Excellence Scholarship

are leaving their marks on St. Andrew’s and on the world.

ARCHES TO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARS

Aritra Biswas, 2013California Institute of Technology

Jeremiah Forsythe, 2013University of Pittsburgh

Will Leonard, 2013Mississippi State University

Stephanie Stoddard, 2013Millsaps College

Rodney Boss, 2014Senior, St. Andrew’s

Ian Stonestreet, 2014Senior, St. Andrew’s

Karnessia Georgetown, 2015Junior, St. Andrew’s

Julia Kirk, 2015Junior, St. Andrew’s

Darby Parker, 2015Junior, St. Andrew’s

Gabe Starr, 2015Junior, St. Andrew’s

Alexis Palmer, 2016Sophomore, St. Andrew’s

Thomas Pei, 2016 Sophomore, St. Andrew’s

Assata DeMyers, 2017Freshman, St. Andrew’s

Kegan Leo, 2017Freshman, St. Andrew’s

Jacob Tudor, 2017Freshman, St. Andrew’s

Jake Bryson, 2019 7th Grade, St. Andrew’s

William Harkless , 20197th Grade, St. Andrew’s

MALONE SCHOLARS

Perry Tyner Tate, 2007 Graduate of the University of Alabama, passed away in 2013 after a prolonged illness

Kyle Craft, 2008Graduate of Stanford University

Zach Bullard, 2008Graduate of Vanderbilt University

Nick Ewing, 2008 University of Mississippi

Blake Kelly, 2008Graduate of Georgetown University

Lucy Kay Sumrall, 2010Rhodes College

Karissa Bowley, 2011 Rhodes College

William McGee, 2011Jackson State University

Hannah Paulding , 2011Washington University

Daniel Landry, 2012Brigham Young University

David Morse-Gagné, 2012Lehigh University

Sadaaf Mamoon, 2012New York University

Eve Rodenmeyer, 2013University of Mississippi

Cara Keyser, 2014Senior, St. Andrew’s

Jackson Sharp, 2015Junior, St. Andrew’s

Carrie Stallings, 2015Junior, St. Andrew’s

Katie Morse-Gagné, 2015Junior, St. Andrew’s

Kenny Bryson, 2016Sophomore, St. Andrew’s

James Zhou, 2016Sophomore, St. Andrew’s

Jayla Mondy, 2017 Freshman, St. Andrew’s

Trey Till, 20197th Grade, St. Andrew’s

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APPLICATIONS FROM PROSPECTIVE students to St. Andrew’s have doubled since the same time period last year. With this increased interest comes an increased need for the finan-cial aid, scholarships, and other programs pro-vided through the St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Touchstone Endowment. As an independent school, St. Andrew’s does not receive federal or state tax dollars or funding from the church. The Touchstone Endowment lessens reliance on tuition by providing ongoing support for St. Andrew’s outstanding faculty, physical facil-ities, and academic, artistic, and athletic programs. This permanent, reliable source of income helps St. Andrew’s keep tuition affordable for all of our

families and helps create the educational experience that earned St. Andrew’s its ranking among Amer-ica’s top 20 private day schools. In a challenging economy, growing a healthy endowment is more important than ever. We hope you will consider a gift to the Touchstone Endow-ment or make it part of your estate planning. Endowment gifts of any size are greatly appreci-ated; there is no minimum dollar amount required.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SUPPORTING

THE TOUCHSTONE ENDOWMENT,

please contact Rebecca Collins or Elizabeth Buyan in the

Office of Institutional Advancement at 601.853.6000 or by

email at rebeccac@gosaints.org or buyane@gosaints.org.

THE PERFECT GIFT If you’re searching for the perfect gift for a family member or friend, an endowed fund in his or her honor could be the ideal solution. With a gift of $20,000 or more, you can establish a permanent endowment named in honor of yourself, of your family, or a loved one. Your gift will permanently honor your loved one and make a difference for generations to come. The St. Andrew’s Office of Institutional Advancement is happy to help you with all of the details and provide a beautifully framed and wrapped certificate.

THE ST. ANDREW’S ENDOWMENT

STANDS AT MORE THAN $10 MILLION IN GIFTS AND PLEDGES,

A RESULT OF THE INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY AND FORWARD

THINKING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE TOUCHSTONE CIRCLE.

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UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENTS

Creekmore Unrestricted EndowmentEstablished by St. Andrew’s patrons, the Creekmores, so that the funds are directed at the discretion of the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees

Ellen and Eason Leake Unrestricted EndowmentEstablished by St. Andrew’s patrons, the Leakes, so that the funds are directed at the discretion of the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees

The Charlton Stevens Roby EndowmentEstablished by his family in honor of grandparent Charlton Roby so that the funds are directed at the discretion of the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees

The Wells Family Unrestricted EndowmentEstablished by Marsha and Terry Wells, so that the funds are directed at the discretion of the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees

SCHOLARSHIPS

John D. and Scott Adams Alumni ScholarshipScholarship awarded to the child of an alumnus. Created by John and Barbara Adams in honor of their sons, both St. Andrew’s alumni

The Christian Alexander Allenburger IV Honor ScholarshipMerit-based scholarship created by his family in memory of former student Chris Allenburger

Craig D. Bluntson Memorial ScholarshipScholarship created by family and friends in memory of alumnus Craig Bluntson

Winifred G. and Reynolds Cheney Memorial ScholarshipScholarship created in memory of St. Andrew’s patrons Winifred and Reynolds Cheney. Reynolds Cheney was one of the founders of St. Andrew’s

J. Paul and Dee Tankersley Faulkner ScholarshipScholarship established by late St. Andrew’s patrons J. Paul and Dee Faulkner

E.E. Ford Foundation ScholarshipGrants need-based scholarship for students grades 9-12

Adele Franks Memorial ScholarshipScholarship created in memory of Adele Franks, a founder of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Elise Green Herring Memorial ScholarshipScholarship honoring the daughter of the owner of Green Hall, an antebellum home on North State Street where St. Andrew’s School was housed from 1950 to 1966

David V. Hicks ScholarshipCreated in honor of David Hicks, a former St. Andrew’s Headmaster

Frank S. Johns Memorial Scholarship for Creative WritingCreated by the family of Dr. Frank S. Johns for achievement in creative writing

The Malone Family Foundation Scholars ProgramAn endowment awarded to only 50 outstanding private and independent schools around the nation for the purpose of providing scholarships to gifted students with financial need

The McRae Scholarship EndowmentCreated by Vaughan and Nora Frances McRae for need-based aid

Jennifer Mosal Memorial ScholarshipCreated by family and friends in memory of former student Jennifer Mosal

The Providence Foundation Scholarship EndowmentScholarships through an endowment from the Providence Foundation

The James and Therese Rodgers and Thomas and Eva Bianco Scholarship EndowmentCreated by the Rodgers’ son and the Bianco’s daughter, Mike and Karen Rodgers for need-based aid

Nancy Spencer Memorial ScholarshipCreated in memory of St. Andrew’s patron Nancy Spencer

The Alan Eugene Stallings III Memorial Award for CourageCreated by Vaughan and Nora Frances McRae in memory of former Lower School student Alan Stallings

The Spirit of Tyler Christopher Varnado ScholarshipCreated by his many friends, in memory of former student Tyler Varnado, to be awarded to a rising senior who best exhibits the outstanding moral, scholastic and leadership qualities for which Tyler was so admired

Whitney Luckett Watkins Scholarship EndowmentCreated by her friends in memory of alumna Whitney Luckett Watkins

Marsha McCarty Wells Scholarship FundCreated by close friends and family in memory of Marsha McCarty Wells, a St. Andrew’s parent, Trustee, and patron

William Watkins Endowed Scholarship for the ArtsBill Watkins, a former St. Andrew’s art teacher, generously named St. Andrew’s as the beneficiary of his retirement fund. These funds were the basis for a scholarship created in his memory.

FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

John D. Bower Endowment for the Enrichment of the SciencesAn endowment created by Dr. John Bower, Professor Emeritus of the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Chairman of the Bower Foundation, to enhance science programs at St. Andrew’s

Rebecca Hiatt Collins Theatre Equipment EndowmentCreated by Vaughan and Nora Frances McRae in honor of Rebecca Collins, St. Andrew’s Director of Institutional Advancement, for purchase or maintenance of equipment for the Center for Performing Arts

Dorothy Davis Library FundAn endowment supporting the library created in honor of Dorothy Davis, a former St. Andrew’s teacher, upon her retirement

Ouida C. Drinkwater Endowment for the ArtsCreated by her husband and children in honor of former parent and staff member and St. Andrew’s patron Ouida Drinkwater to enhance St. Andrew’s visual and performing arts program

J. Paul and Dee Faulkner Endowment for the Fine ArtsEstablished by late St. Andrew’s patrons J. Paul and Dee Faulkner to support the fine arts program at St. Andrew’s. A portion of this endowment was used to create The Faulkner Studios for Art and Music

Guillot Global Fellows ProgramCreated by alumnus Creath Guillot ’75 to provide grants to Upper School students for service-oriented inter- national travel

William Lee Heard III Endowment for the BandGiven in memory of Bill Heard, III, by his family to enhance and enrich the St. Andrew’s band program and concert series

Bishop Keller MemorialMemorial honoring a St. Andrew’s patron and providing support for the ongoing needs of the chapel

Louis James Lyell EndowmentCreated by his family to provide funds to maintain and support the Speer-Lyell Observatory and to enhance the astronomy program

Dr. Randall Gerald Patterson Endowment for Speech and DebateCreated by friends, colleagues, and alumni to enhance the Speech and Debate Program in honor of this former faculty member

Sara Smith Ray Endowment for the Performing ArtsCreated by her husband, Bill, to honor Sara and support the Upper School drama program at St. Andrew’s

Miss Jo and Dorsey Wade Endowment for the Lower School LibraryCreated by Dorsey Wade, former Lower School teacher in memory of her mother, Jo Timberlake Nicholson

ENDOWMENTS TO SUPPORT FACULTY & STAFF

The Christian Alexander Allenburger IV Faculty AwardAward created by his family in memory of former St. Andrew’s student Chris Allenburger, given to one distinguished faculty member each year

J. Paul and Dee Faulkner EndowmentEndowment for professional development established by late St. Andrew’s patrons J. Paul and Dee Faulkner

E. E. Ford FoundationTwo grants awarded to St. Andrew’s to endow faculty enrichment and development

BOOK AWARDS

Ross F. Bass Shakespeare Prize for Excellence in EnglishNamed for her father, Elizabeth Raulston created this award to be given to one male and one female 8th grade student who excels in the study of English

Frances Elizabeth Dyess Memorial Prize in ScienceUpper School book award for excellence in AP Biology

Edith Lee Evans Prize in AP Studio ArtGiven by Kelsey Evans in honor of her alumna daughter this award is given to the best student in AP Studio Art.

James Parham Evans III Prize in American HistoryGiven by Kelsey Evans in honor of her alumnus son this award is given to the best student in American History.

Adele Franks Leadership MedalAwarded at graduation to the senior who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership as exhibited by Adele Franks, the school’s founding headmistress

The Louis James Lyell Award for Excellence in AstronomyCreated by his family this award is given to the top student in the study of Astronomy

Warren D. Reimers Prize in FrenchCreated by his family this award is given to the best student in French studies

Dan Rose Ninth Grade Biology AwardCreated by friends and colleagues in honor of his retire-ment, this award is given to the top 9th grade student in Biology research

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A ST. ANDREW’S TRADITION SINCE 1956, MAY DAY IS BOTH A TIME-HONORED SPRING RITUAL AND A NEW AND EXCITING EXPERIENCE EVERY YEAR. MAY DAY 2013 SHOWCASED THE THEME “ST. ANDREW’S SALUTES SCOTLAND.” FOURTH-GRADERS ONCE AGAIN WRAPPED THE MAYPOLES TO THE MUSIC OF “WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS,” AND THE LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT BODY CELEBRATED THE SCHOOL’S SCOTTISH HERITAGE IN SONGS AND DANCES DRAWN FROM THE RICH MUSIC AND LITERATURE TRADITIONS OF SCOTLAND.

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“I’M PROUD of the consistency of our team, year in and year out,” says Head Coach Mark Fanning. “Every season, we have three goals: win at least 20 of our 28 regular season games, win our division, and advance in the playoffs. We talk a lot about high expectations. Players enter our program expecting to win. Our par-ents and coaches expect the most from every player. We also have a lot of sup-port from our fans, and a great game day atmosphere. Other teams mention that it’s hard for them to play at St. Andrew’s.” Fanning’s players credit their success to the Saints coaching staff. “A successful baseball team always needs talent to succeed, but that raw tal-ent goes to waste if coaches don’t develop their players or let their players get sidetracked,” says junior center fielder and pitcher Graham Grogan. “That’s where we’re different. Our coaches put so much time into making us better play-ers. We value what they give us and, in return, we do our best to perform.” The Saints coaching staff includes Gerald McCall, who was drafted by the Chicago White Sox and played in their minor league organization, as well as playing for the Jack-son Senators. Also in the Saints dugout is St. Andrew’s alumnus Chris Burgess ’79, who signed with the Toronto Blue Jays out of Delta State University and pitched with that organization for several years. “Having coaches with professional baseball experience gives us instant credibility. Not many high school teams can say that,” Coach Fanning says. “Coach Mac and Coach Bur-gess are so well-respected by the players. When they coach, the kids know they’ve actually done the things they’re ask-ing the players to do, and done them at a very high level.” Coach Fanning also takes pride in St. Andrew’s out-

standing baseball facilities, which he cred-its with raising not only the caliber of the baseball program, but with enhanc-ing the North Campus as a whole. Lights, new stands, an indoor batting facility, and other enhancements were funded through generous donations from parents and the St. Andrew’s Athletic Booster Club. “There is nothing halfway about our baseball program. We put a lot of work in, and as a result, the kids take more pride in the program,” Coach Fanning says. But along with that pride comes a real-ization that baseball isn’t everything. “Our kids move to the future more quickly,” Coach Fanning says. “The entire time they’re here, St. Andrew’s is prepar-

ing them for their future. We’ve had some kids that could have played college ball, but they chose another college because they knew it would be better for their careers. They make choices based on their long-term goals. “That’s why it’s important to me that they learn some-thing on the field besides just how to play baseball. They learn life lessons there that are just as important as what they learn in the classroom. We see boys enter this pro-gram. They graduate as young men ready to move on to their next goal.”

COMING IN 2014 Plans are underway to build a new baseball club-house that will include a locker room attached to the third base dugout via a tunnel, lending a “Major League” feel as players enter the dugout from the clubhouse. The new facility will also feature an open area for team meetings and new bathroom facilities. Expected to be ready for the 2014 season, the club-house will be funded through private donations.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON BEFORE HE PLAYED BASEBALL AT EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE, COACH MARK FANNING TOOK THE FIELD AT NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, WHERE HIS FATHER WAS THE BASEBALL COACH. INSPIRED BY HIS FATHER’S EXAMPLE, FANNING GREW UP DREAMING OF BECOMING A COACH HIMSELF. TODAY, ONE OF HIS GREATEST PLEASURES IS WATCHING HIS SEVEN-YEAR-OLD SON, ROLEN, TOSS A BALL ON THE ST. ANDREW’S BASEBALL FIELD. • “ROLEN LOVES TO BE AT THE FIELD WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS,” COACH FANNING SAYS. “HE ADMIRES PRO BASE-BALL PLAYERS, BUT HE ADMIRES THE PLAYERS HE KNOWS PERSONALLY AND SEES EVERY DAY EVEN MORE.” • IN FACT, ROLEN ENJOYS BASEBALL SO MUCH, HE FINDS IT HARD TO BELIEVE IT COULD BE A VOCATION. ON CAREER DAY, HE TOLD HIS TEACHER, “MY DAD DOESN’T WORK. HE JUST GOES TO THE BALL FIELD EVERY DAY.”

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THE SAINTS BASEBALL PROGRAM HAS A 40-YEAR, THRILL-PACKED HISTORY AND A FUTURE THAT LOOKS EVEN BRIGHTER

THAN ITS STORIED PAST. OVER THE PAST 16 YEARS, THE SAINTS HAVE POSTED 12 20-WIN SEASONS AND NINE DIVISION

CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND HAVE MADE IT TO THE SOUTH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS FIVE OF THE LAST SEVEN YEARS.

“COACH FANNING WORKS HARDER than anyone I know and he has always put his teams in a position to win games. Whether he’s building new facilities or pushing the team hard in workouts and practices, he’s always working toward our success.”— Senior Shortstop Connor Woodall

“I WOULD CREDIT our success to hard

work, great coaching, and team chemistry.

We get to play baseball with our best friends,

and that makes it easy to play well.”

Junior Infielder and Pitcher Bennie Kirkland

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SAINTS SPRING SPORTS RECORDS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. ANDREW’S TENNIS TEAM, who brought home the State Championship, plus all five individual state championships. This was the tennis team’s eleventh straight State Championship. Kudos also go to the Saints baseball team, who ended the season as the District Champions and the South State Runner-up.

BASEBALL – 21-15, District Champions, South State Runner-Up • FAST PITCH SOFTBALL – 5-14 • BOYS GOLF – Third place in State LACROSSE – 4-5 • TENNIS – State Champions • BOYS TRACK – Second place in State • GIRLS TRACK – Second place in State

ST. ANDREW’S CAPTURES THE ALL SPORTS AWARD FOR

THE 14TH YEAR IN A ROW

St. Andrew’s once again received the Clarion-Ledger’s All Sports Award for MSHAA

Class 3A. The All-Sports Award recognizes the Mississippi school with the most well-rounded and

successful athletics program. This marks the fourteenth year

in a row that St. Andrew’s has won the title for its class,

and the nineteenth time in the last 21 years. Go Saints!

WHILE the St. Andrew’s power-lifters didn’t qualify for the state championship meet as a team, two lifters did compete in the state event. Sophomore Madyson Brown returned as qualifier for the girls state championship for the second time in two years, and senior Jordan Gasc earned second place in the under-275lb. weight class for 3A boys.

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HIS STELLAR CAREER AS AN ASTROPHYSICIST has seen Eric Ford reaching for the stars literally and figuratively. Ford has not only assisted NASA in discovering new planets, but has also inspired the next generation of space explorers as a professor of astronomy and astrophysics. At 33, he received the 2011 Harold C. Urey Prize for outstanding planetary research by a young scientist, one of the field’s most prestigious awards.

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ascinated by meteor showers, comets, and the space exploration conducted via the Voyager spacecraft in the 1980s, Ford grew up dream-

ing of becoming an astronomer. He earned under-graduate degrees in physics and mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and received his Ph.D. in astrophysical sciences from Princeton University. While his formal education was in science, Ford also studied com-puter science and statistics, fields that helped Ford identify new ways to conduct planetary research. One of his biggest contributions was a theory that explained the shapes and sizes of orbits of “hot-Jupi-ters,” giant planets that orbit very close to stars outside our own solar system. Ford was also instrumental in the creation of computer tools designed to interpret small changes in the time when a planet passes in front of its star. By tracking these changes, Ford developed a new method for confirming the pres-ence of other planets. “Since everything occurs in a vacuum, studying astronomy is almost easier than studying things on Earth,” Ford says. “Although there is a certain drama in obser-vational astronomy, if it’s cloudy at your location that day on Earth, you miss it.” His work and reputation in the scientific community prompted NASA to choose Ford as an inte-gral member of the science team

for its Kepler mission, which resulted in the discovery of thousands of planetary systems, including a system with six planets orbiting very close to a star similar to the sun some 2,000 light years from Earth. “I was thrilled to be involved in the Kepler mission, and to make the journey from data to discovery,” Ford says.

Ford was a Hubble fellow at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and served as a ten-ured associate professor in the University of Florida Astronomy Department before accepting his current position as professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Pennsylvania State University. Ford was drawn to Penn State by three exciting programs – the Center for Astrostatistics, which applies modern statistical meth-ods to astronomy; the Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds, which searches for and character-izes potentially habitable planets around nearby stars; and the Penn State Astrobiology Research Cen-ter, which studies the potential for life in extreme locations on Earth and translates that information into implications for life on other planets. While he’s built his entire career on the study of other worlds, Ford confesses that he is not a fan of sci fi movies or TV shows. “I’m just too passionate about the science,” Ford says. “I get so annoyed at the things sci fi doesn’t get right that I just can’t watch it.”

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“Since everything occurs in a vacuum, studying astronomy is almost easier than studying things on Earth. Although there is a certain drama in observational

astronomy, if it’s cloudy at your location that day on Earth, you miss it.”

PROMISING (AND DELIVERING)

THE MOON

Eric Ford began St. Andrew’s as a member of the Class of 1996, but

persuaded the school administration to let him graduate a year early. One

of Ford’s favorite St. Andrew’s memories is of a trip taken with astronomy teacher John Applegate to

use the National Radio Astronomy Observatory telescope in Green Bank, West Virginia, to observe the moons orbiting Saturn.

“That trip was just one example of how St.

Andrew’s did more than just offer cool classes. The St. Andrew’s faculty went

out of their way to provide students with more

opportunities to learn.”

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARDThe highest honor bestowed up on alumnus or alumna, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes

alumni who have made extraordinary personal achievements, professional accomplishments, and significant contributions that benefit society. Recipients are individuals whose exemplary lives and activities

reflect honor upon St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. One alumnus or alumna is recognized each year.

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s the proprietor of Two Run Farm in Vaughan, Mississippi, Munford provides artisan, free-range meats to upscale restaurants in New

Orleans and Jackson. Two Run Farm raises sheep, cattle, and organic vegetables under the supervision of a team experienced in sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry, environmental science, and the culinary arts. Lamb from Two Run Farm was a signature dish at St. Andrew’s pop-ular Farm to Table event last spring. Munford earned a master’s degree in forest science from the Yale University School of Forestry and Environ-mental Studies, and studied agro-ecology in Cuba as an undergraduate. In 2006, he established the Flying M Farm in Vaughn, Mississippi, on property originally cultivated by his grandfather. In 2010, Mun-ford renamed the property Two Run Farm in honor of his family’s original Two Run Farm, founded in 1890 in Georgia by Munford’s great-great-grandfather. While still maintaining the Mun-ford family’s longstanding tradition of stewardship and conservation, the old farm has been renovated and adapted for new methods of sustainability. Charlie Munford instituted a healthy form of natu-ral livestock grazing to help restore the land. He added a larger, leased acreage nearby to allow Two Run Farm’s animals more room to graze. Those pastures are naturally main-tained without the use of chemical fertilizers, allowing a diverse array

of grasses and herbs to blanket the ground. Two Run Farm then follows a strict rotational grazing pattern to create the freshest, most diverse pastures it is possible to maintain by natural means. The resulting variety of plant species ensures that fresh forage for the animals is always available. Despite his academic preparation and a childhood and young adulthood spent on the rural family prop-erty, Munford discovered he still had a few things to learn about the down-and-dirty work of farming. “I learned my most important lesson my first day as the owner of the farm,” Munford says. “I had been read-ing about sustainability, and I’d decided that I wanted to plow my garden with a mule. So, I bought a mule and

sharpened an old-fashioned plow. My neighbor across the road was a longtime farmer, and he came over to watch. The ground was rock hard, the plow got stuck, and the mule rebelled. She wrapped the plow around a tree, broke free, ran over me and the neighbor, and escaped into the woods. I chased after her, and when I finally came back, my neighbor was gone. “I thought he was mad,” Mun-ford continues, then breaks into a laugh. “But a few minutes later he came riding back on his tractor with a disc. He didn’t even look at me. He just drove on past me and plowed my whole garden. I learned a few things about practi-cality that day.”

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“I learned my most important lesson my first day as the owner of the farm. I had been reading about sustainability, and I’d decided that I wanted to plow my garden with a mule. The ground was rock hard, the plow got stuck, and the mule rebelled.”

“ST. ANDREW’Shas always embraced

alternative viewpoints and given students the intellectual freedom to experiment with new ways of doing things.

What we do at Two Run Farm is unconventional

and innovative. St. Andrew’s supports that

sort of creativity and intellectual freedom,

which is so important to producing entrepreneurs.”

YOUNG ALUMNI AWARDThe Young Alumni Award recognizes and celebrates the achievements of an alumnus

or alumna who has made a major contribution to the community, arts, sciences, or business. Alumni must have graduated from St. Andrew’s within the past 15 years to be eligible

for nomination. One alumnus or alumna is recognized each year.

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CHARLIE MUNFORD IS APPLYING THE LATEST techniques in environmental sustainability to one of the world’s oldest and most critical industries – farming.

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PasturesCharlie Munford ’00 • Young Alumni Award

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AS A FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER with the U.S. Department of State, Shelly Williams Johannessen has represented the United States as a diplomat in Russia, Iraq, Austria, Belarus, and Cuba. Johannessen is currently fulfilling her second assignment in Moscow, where she focuses on counterterrorism efforts with the host government, including preparing for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Red, White& Blue ohannessen studied Japanese at Salem College and

Wake Forest University, taught English in Japan, and worked as a press analyst for the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C., before joining the U.

S. Department of State in 1996. Her varied assignments focus on promoting peace, protecting American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad, and resolving issues that unite or divide the United States with the host coun-try. Johannessen notes that for a for-eign service officer, there is no such thing as a “typical” day. “Every day as a diplomat brings something new and challenging. Being posted overseas means being at the mercy of breaking world events, declarations of war, crises, and nat-ural disasters, as well as diplomatic summits, treaties, and incidents. You never know what the day will bring.” Johannessen lists area knowledge, dedication to the mission, loyalty to service, hard work, and unwaver-ing patriotism as critical qualifica-tions for the job; her fluency in Rus-sian, Spanish, and Japanese also gives her an edge. While she describes her many moving, harrowing, and humorous experiences overseas as

“enough to fill a novel,” a few experi-ences stand out. “Memorable moments include receiving the flag of Russia on ‘Flag Day’ to indicate where my first assign-ment overseas would be; the day I vol-unteered to serve in the war in Iraq in 2003 and the pride I felt in our country

when I was flown over the border into Iraq; meeting my husband while serving at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna in 2005; evacuating our posting in Minsk in 2008 within 48 hours due to a mandatory embassy drawdown of U.S. diplomats ordered by the Belarusian President; serving for two years at the U.S. Interest Section in Havana, Cuba, where we lived on a tropical rainforest property with

42 ducks and chickens; and currently, being in Moscow during important events and bi-lateral summits includ-ing the G-20 in St. Petersburg in Sep-tember 2013 and the Sochi Olympics in 2014.” Johannessen accepted the Saints in Service Award via video in honor of her late grandfather, Col. James Davis, USAF, “who instilled in me the values of love of family, honor, patriotism, and service to one’s country.” She also credits St. Andrew’s with prepar-ing her for her career abroad. “While physically in the middle of the deep southern state of Mis-sissippi, St. Andrew’s educated, and continues to educate, under an inter-national umbrella that encompasses all subjects including art, music, his-tory, science, languages, and litera-ture,” Johannessen says. “Although I didn’t earn my pilot’s wings as my grandfather did, I earned my own wings in the form of a black diplo-matic passport. With that passport, I have gained enormous and invalu-able experience of which I think St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and my grandfather would be proud.”

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“Every day as a diplomat brings something new and challenging. Being posted overseas means being at the mercy of breaking world events,

declarations of war, crises, and natural disasters, as well as diplomatic summits, treaties, and incidents. You never know what the day will bring.”

“I REMEMBER being nine years old in 1979 and watching the

Iran Hostage Crisis unfold on the nightly

news. I was too young to fully understand the

intricacies and dynamics of international

relations, but I was intrigued and I followed it to the end. I grew up

listening to my grandfather’s World

War II stories, and I used to read his international

thrillers by John La Carre and Robert

Ludlum. Overall though, I think I was truly

inspired by the history, culture, and languages

of the world introduced to me at St. Andrew’s

Episcopal School.”

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THE SAINTS IN SERVICE AWARDThe Saints in Service Award recognizes St. Andrew’s alumni who demonstrate

exceptional service to others and have made a positive difference in their community. One alumnus or alumna is recognized each year.

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Shelly Williams Johannessen ’88 • Saints in Service Award

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DESPITE HIS DEMANDING SCHEDULE as principal and corporate president of Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Architects & Engineers, Rob Farr has made the time to serve St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in multiple leadership roles.

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arr served on the board of trustees from 1996-2005, including two years as the board chair, and service on the finance, executive, and facilities

committees. As a member of the steering committee of the 1998 Great Expectations Capital Campaign to build the Center for Performing Arts, he volunteered both his time and expertise, consulting with the project’s architect, Jim Eley, on the building’s design. Farr and his wife, Virginia, have served as chairs of the Annual Fund and were inaugural members of The 1947 Soci-ety. Farr was appointed to the Corporation by the St. Andrew’s vestry. “My experiences at St. Andrew’s demonstrated to me that leadership depends on team work, and the best way to lead is first by listening,” Farr says.

“Only by working together can we accomplish great things.” Farr attended St. Andrew’s from the third grade to the sixth grade, the final year offered at St. Andrew’s at that time. Classes were held in a house on State Street. Farr’s mother was the school’s assistant librarian, presiding over a small but well-cho-sen selection of books. “I remember how much fun St. Andrew’s made it to learn, to explore the world of knowledge,” Farr says. “Some of my favorite memories are of going to school in that grand old house on State Street, sliding down the ‘escape slides’ out

the windows during fire drills, eating our lunches on the sun porch, and trying to learn to spell, which is still a challenge.” Rob and Virginia’s son, Robert Farr III, is a 2001 Alpha-Omega graduate of St. Andrew’s. When his son was a student, Farr volunteered at every level of the school, performing services from helping with the campus land-scaping to assisting with the Saints basketball team.

“I served as the board chair in 2001, during my son’s grad-uation year,” Farr says. “Of all my St. Andrew’s memo-ries, my favorite is hugging my son as he walked across the stage at graduation to receive his diploma from Head of School Dave Wood.” Farr’s loyalty and support of St. Andrew’s will con-

tinue in perpetuity; he and his wife have left a gift to St. Andrew’s in their will to sustain the school in the years to come. “I have learned that a great society requires great educational systems,” Farr says. “We have to support the future, even when our own children have long graduated. The next gen-eration must have the same oppor-tunities as they did. St Andrew’s is a gift to the community provided by like-minded supporters to make a difference. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School gave me a generous gift of education and growth. I am happy to give back to the school and to help make St. Andrew’s even stronger.”

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“My experiences at St. Andrew’s demonstrated to me that leadership depends on team work, and the best way to lead is first by listening.

Only by working together can we accomplish great things.”

“I REMEMBER how much fun

St. Andrew’s made it to learn, to explore the world of knowledge…

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School gave me a

generous gift of education and growth. I am happy

to give back to the school and to help make St. Andrew’s

even stronger.”

THE ST. ANDREW’S LOYALTY AWARDThe St. Andrew’s Loyalty Award honors St. Andrew’s alumni who, in deed or action, reflect and recognize the importance of being an alumnus or alumna of St. Andrew’s; who demonstrates pride in their alma mater;

and whose interest and loyalty are evident by their significant, notable, and meritorious contributions toward the advancement of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. One alumnus or alumna is recognized each year.

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EMILY JONES ’00“In many fundamental ways, St. Andrew’s has not changed. There is still a high level of academics, stu-dents are involved in the school and larger community in great and diverse ways, and while the art rooms may be in the old science rooms which was the old cafeteria, the atmosphere created by the staff and students still feels as familiar to me today as it would have 15 years ago. The greatest differences I notice are the expanded facili-ties and the size of the student body. We now have the ability to offer a wider variety of activities and classes.”

TAYLOR NEELY ’01“What’s changed? Sushi for lunch! Yes, please. We were enjoying buttery grilled cheese sandwiches from a trailer when I was there. What hasn’t changed? Every time I step on the campus, I feel like I’ve come home. I love the sense of community. I love meeting students and other alumni. We feel like a family. And I continue to be amazed by the caliber of people St. Andrew’s pro-duces. Not only are they incredibly smart, they’re also

community-minded leaders living across the globe. That’s impressive.”

JORDAN HAILEY BRYAN ’03, President-elect“Coming back to campus and serving on the alumni board has reminded me time and time again why I am who I am today. St. Andrew’s shaped me in more aspects of my life than I could have ever imagined. It takes com-ing back and being involved as an adult to see that in motion with the current students. From the curriculum and the teachers to the individuality of the student body, it’s clear to me how St. Andrew’s prepared me for the real world.”

TINA HEITMANN ’02, Secretary“The accomplishments and intelligence of the cur-rent students blows me away. It seems like every social media outlet is continuously posting the accolades of these impressive young people. They are all achieving far more by the time they are 18 than I had even fathomed to endeavor by adulthood.”

THE ST. ANDREW’S ALUMNI BOARD

answers WHAT JUST BLOWS

YOU AWAYMembers of the St. Andrew’s alumni board were asked to share their

thoughts on what’s changed at St. Andrew’s since they were students, what’s remained the same through the years, and which St. Andrew’s achievements have impressed

them the most, or to put it another way, “have blown them away.”

FRONT ROW: EMILY JONES ’00, TAYLOR NEELY ’01, JORDAN HAILEY BRYAN ’03, TINA HEITMANN ’02; BACK ROW: RAVI RAJU ’88, OLIVER

GALICKI ’08, FRANK KOSSEN ’94, SCOTT ALBERT JOHNSON ’88, ALEX PURVIS ’94, JASON WATKINS ’91; NOT PICTURED: LORNA LYELL

CHAIN ’83, DAN ROACH ’78, KEN SONES ’93

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RAVI RAJU ’88, Immediate Past-president“I am doubly blessed to have reconnected with St. Andrew’s not only as a member of the alumni board, but also as the parent of twins that started in pre-K and are now in fifth grade. My kids seem to be much more advanced than I was at their age and the conversa-tions they have with their classmates are both humbling and inspiring. What was important to my educational growth when I was at St. Andrew’s and what is clearly an advantage for my children is the quality of discourse between classmates, and the intellectual stimulation and challenge they receive from their friends. The significant affection that I have for St. Andrew’s as an alumnus is far surpassed by the appreciation I have for the education my children are receiving today.”

OLIVER GALICKI ’08“The same morals that made the school great years ago continue to drive the school into the future, which is very important for its success.”

FRANK KOSSEN ’94“What’s changed the most is the environs. What was already one of the finest high school campuses in the state while I was a student – we had an observatory! – has grown by leaps and bounds. The science build-ing, the athletic fields, the performing arts space – hon-estly, I’m a bit jealous. What hasn’t changed are the kids. Through the St. Andrew’s alumni board and my church, I’ve gotten the chance to interact with and get to know some of the current students. Even though the trap-pings of teenage life are quite different from when my

classmates and I were their age, the kids are the same bright, funny, driven, inventive, sarcastic, athletic, slightly overworked, intellectually curious young adults that I remember being surrounded by while I was a student. As an alum, that’s what’s important to me. The world needs more good Saints. I’m thrilled that St. Andrew’s is still making them.”

SCOTT ALBERT JOHNSON ’88“Everyone who knows St. Andrew’s is well aware of our outstanding academic tradition. What is far more impor-tant to me is the open attitude of curiosity and compas-sion that a St. Andrew’s education fosters. That’s the leg-acy I carry with me, and I see that legacy continuing each day with today’s students.”

ALEX PURVIS ’94, President“What really blows me away is the value of a St. Andrew’s education. When my eight year old teaches me a new way to do math and my five year old reads a book to me at bedtime, I have no doubt that money paid or given to St. Andrew’s is money well spent. There is evidence every day that we are getting an amazing return on our investment.”

JASON WATKINS ’91“The St. Andrew’s community has maintained what I’ve always felt was its strongest characteristic – pride in learning and knowledge. Another thing that doesn’t seem to have changed is that the student body is still able to participate in so many diverse activities that are not typically available to students at other schools. St.

Andrew’s students are empowered to study, play sports, and participate in various artistic activities, rather than being forced to focus on specialties at an early age. But what really blows me away is the fact that as current St. Andrew’s students, my children have the opportunity to catch the same lightning in a bottle that I was able to as a St. Andrew’s student.” LORNA LYELL CHAIN ’83“The size of the student body has increased, but St. Andrew’s still has that ‘small school’ feel. My graduat-ing class was about 23 students and we knew each other well. Even though an average class size today is in the 90s, it’s still small enough that the students know each other. The people have not changed; the faces have but not the heart of this school. It’s comforting to know my children are surrounded by the same feeling today that I felt 30 years ago.”

DAN ROACH ’78“I have always been and continue to be most impressed by the loyalty, love, and appreciation that St. Andrew’s alumni have for our alma mater. One thing that has not changed about St. Andrew’s – and if we remain true to our mission, I doubt that it ever will – is the depth of rela-tionships based on mutual respect and admiration that are forged among students and their peers, among fac-ulty colleagues, and especially among students and their teachers. That is perhaps not only one of the enduring constants of St. Andrew’s, but also the primary reason our school continues to hold such special significance for its alumni.”

KEN SONES ’93“What has impressed me the most since joining the alumni board is the way St. Andrew’s has grown expo-nentially, yet been able to retain its spirit and commit-ment to excellence. The diversity, the highest standards of academic and athletic achievement, and the character of the student body all remain the same as when I was a student. The facilities and resources that are available now to the students make St. Andrew’s a nationally com-petitive institution that adds a level of preparedness to a young person’s life that will continue to pay dividends far after college.”

“ONE THING THAT HAS NOT CHANGED ABOUT ST. ANDREW’S

IS THE DEPTH OF RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE FORGED AMONG STUDENTS

AND THEIR PEERS, AMONG FACULTY COLLEAGUES, AND ESPECIALLY

AMONG STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS.” — Dan Roach ’78

“ST. ANDREW’S LETS THE STUDENTS THINK FOR THEMSELVES AND

DOESN’T TAKE A CANNED APPROACH WHEN IT COMES TO TEACHING.

THEY WANT THESE KIDS TO SEE THE WORLD, EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT CULTURES,

AND BROADEN THEIR WAY OF THINKING.”— Lorna Lyell Chain ’83

“WHAT HAS IMPRESSED ME THE

MOST IS THE WAY ST. ANDREW’S

HAS GROWN EXPONENTIALLY,

YET BEEN ABLE TO RETAIN ITS

SPIRIT AND COMMITMENT

TO EXCELLENCE.” — Ken Sones ’93

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the second annual St. Andrew’s All Alumni Weekend, the event that brings all St. Andrew’s graduates and former students together to “remember the time.” Last year, more than 300 members of the St Andrew’s community attended All Alumni Weekend, including alumni whose class years ranged from 1982 to 2012 and their parents, spouses, and children, as well as former fac-ulty and staff members. Popular activities from the 2012 event, including the pre-game barbecue with live music, campus tours, a 5K Fun Run, and children’s activities, are on tap again for 2013. Alpha-Omega graduate Emily Allenburger Gordon ’94 attended the 2012 event with her husband, Heath, and children, Andrew (class of 2025) and Chris (class of 2028). The Gordons plan on making All Alumni Week-end 2013 another fun-filled family event. “The weekend brings back so many memories,” Gor-don says. “As a Lower School student, I loved it when the Upper School kids put on the Homecoming pep rallies for us little ones. As for Middle School, I still can recite the Lord’s Prayer in Latin, as this is how we started every class with Mr. O’Malley. In Upper School, I remember relaxing in the grass outside during study hall, doing my

homework and enjoying the sun and the quiet time. All Alumni Weekend brings all of that back.” Takanobu “Taka” Tanaka ’82 was a Japanese exchange student at St. Andrew’s from 1981-82. Tanaka lives in Japan, but made the long journey back to Mississippi for the 2012 event, which coincided with his 30-year high school reunion. “I was a little nervous on the way to Jackson because I was not sure if people remembered me,” Tanaka says. “It was totally an unnecessary worry. As soon as I saw the faces of my former classmates, I felt the warmest welcome. “I had seldom attended any reunion before, even in Japan, because I believe in the saying ‘your future must be bigger than your past,’” Tanaka continues. “But I can now say that reconnecting with old friends was not just embracing past memories, but was more future-oriented. I’ve been a broadcast journalist, traveling to many places and meeting many people of different cul-tures. That year in Jackson was the defining moment of my life. By visiting my past, I could recharge myself for the future. I feel myself leading a fulfilling life and that life started in Jackson, Mississippi, with my friends at St. Andrew’s.”

ALL ALUMNI WEEKEND 2013 September 27–28

ALL ALUMNI WEEKEND • PARTIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Morning:

• Homecoming pep rally and tour at the Lower School

Evening: • All alumni family barbecue with live music, followed by the Homecoming football game vs. Clarkdale High School

• Individual reunion classes’ gatherings at various off-campus locations (’88, ’93, and ’03)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Morning:

• Tennis time with current St. Andrew’s tennis team members

• 5K Fun Run

Mid-Morning:• Family friendly gathering and tours of the North Campus, followed by lunch with former faculty members. Parents of alumni are welcome.

• Kid Corral featuring a bounce house, games, face painting, and other activities for children. Every child will also receive a St. Andrew’s goody bag.

Evening: • Individual reunion classes’ gatherings at various off-campus locations (’83, ’88, ’93, and ’03)

All registrants will receive an All Alumni Weekend souvenir cup, St. Andrew’s Frisbees, pens, stickers, and more, all in a St. Andrew’s tote bag.

REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASS REUNIONS AND OTHER WEEKEND EVENTS AT WWW.GOSAINTS.ORG/ALLALUMNIWEEKEND

EMILY ALLENBURGER GORDON ’94 ATTENDED THE 2012 EVENT WITH HER

HUSBAND, HEATH, AND CHILDREN, CHRIS (CLASS OF 2028) AND ANDREW (CLASS OF 2025). THE GORDONS PLAN

ON MAKING ALL ALUMNI WEEKEND 2013 ANOTHER FUN-FILLED FAMILY EVENT.

Many thanks to the St. Andrew’s Student Alumni Leadership Team, whose members play an integral part in planning All Alumni Weekend and whose volunteer efforts are sure to make the event another success in 2013.

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THEY GAVE IT UP ForST. ANDREW’S.

Patricia Palmer McClureWells RichardsPat ScanlonKevin StoneNoelle Wynne 1987 – 10%Leslie Martin CarterDorothy Allen HawkinsElizabeth McNease Hays*Anne Jackson MaradikJohn Green RobinsonKarel Speetjens* 1988 – 20%Warwick AlleyChucky BluntsonToby ColemanLionel FraserShelly Williams JohannessenScott Albert Johnson**Tad McCraneyRavi Raju*,** 1989 – 19%Second most funds raisedCarl BlackElizabeth BlackHoney East*Paige Ford Fisher*Peter Fisher*Pam Franklin*,**Jenny KingSarah McKinley* 1990 – 10%Avery CarpenterJohn DittoKenny GraeberCab GreenSusan Margaret Johnson 1991 – 17%Shelly Mott BassJohn BriggsRaymond FraserDerek JumperAllison LightwineChris Myers*Jason Watkins**Stacy Wellborn 1992 – 7%Jason Greener*Lea JohnstonLeigh Ann Millwood LongwitzKeturah Thurmond Maraska 1993 – 16%John D. AdamsCatherine Allenburger Ashy

Roger DickensMary Collins HarwellBrent McKayAnna Ditto PetersonJulie Graves PowellKen Sones*,**Patrick TaylorJohn Thomas 1994 – 19%Mary Catherine Papa BlackwellCaroline De Beukelaer Camie Taylor FieldsAlfred GallimoreEmily Allenburger GordonAleathia HosterRobert IrelandBrannan JohnstonPriscilla Almond JollyFrank Kossen**Jim PerryAlex Purvis**Mary Linley Shields Sweat 1995 – 12%Scott AdamsSara Katherine Ott BeckettBuck CooperSaramel EvansKatie Krooss JonesElisabeth Malphurs 1996 – 19%Jack AllinLouis BrittonPrice ChadwickHiatt CollinsHerwig De BeukelaerJason GatesGreg GraeberBarrett HathcockNick HillAndrew Neely**Chris RobertsonGina Franklin ThompsonJason Word 1997 – 21%Elizabeth Stevens Buyan*Natalie Jones DavisMartin DittoJohn Paul FougerousseAdam FriedmanEthan GoldbergKathy Harrell KnightRachel Baird NewmanMichelle PurdyAnne Taite Austin VogeleerBen Yarbrough 1998 – 19%Meg Sones Clapton

Frances Patterson CroftJustin CroftAileen HanlonDevin Cox Headley*Sean MarshallMegan Hitt MayhanErin Powell McCainMary Herschel ThamesSarah Benton WalkerTaylor Wofford 1999 – 17%Jonathon BissetteAllan BotelerPalmer BrownSean CupitTaylor Morse DavisAnna Purvis FrameJosh HaileyKaty Morgan Neely PulvereLucien SmithJennifer Smith Welch 2000 – 15%Third most funds raisedSidney AllenMeredith Moore ChengAmit GoelEmily Jones**Sara Jane Doby McCraryCameron Billups PedenRebecca Perry PoseyWilliam RayDavid SmithKyle Wallace 2001 – 32%Third highest percentage of participationSarah Hensley Ware AbbottKhushboo AgrawalChase BryanTodd ChathamJohn EleyRobert FarrJohn FontaineLauren HensarlingWilliam HunterCaldwell Collins IsraelJohnny KochtitzkyAshley MallinsonKevin MalphursAndrew McLartySwayze Chadwick McNiffTaylor Neely**Aaron SamuelsCarrie SmithJay SongcharoenJonathan StrickerZach TaylorTrey WoffordDavid Zapletal 2002 – 23%Emily Almas

Allison BeachDanielle BonnerWhitney Buchanan ClaytonSusannah Morse deNobrigaChelsea Taylor FreemanMitra GhafarianpoorTina Heitmann**Land Jones*Katie LightseyAbram OrlanskyAnna Marsh SelbyJessica SinghMeriwether Wofford TrucknerBrooks VanceThomas WatsonCaroline Morrison White 2003 – 40% Congratulations on having the highest percentage of participationRachel Allen**Priya BaligaBrad BaskinJordan Hailey Bryan**Sarah Scott ClarkLauren CohenOdiri DafeCandace DeerTheresa DownerWilliam DrinkwaterWoods DrinkwaterAdam GriffinCurt GriffinAshley Wells HullenderShelby JoeHewitt JonesTaylor JonesElizabeth Leake KecklerMarty Hitt KellyDrew MalletteJack NeillJoey OdomMary RobinsonAndrew RueffMelissa SamuelsJabari SmithClaire Patrick StrangeJenny TaylorLane Walton 2004 – 6%William CraigMelanie Smith CrawfordEdmund LeeJamie Mallinson 2005 – 37%Second highest percentage of participationLaReina Adams

Luv AgrawalTom AllinHope ClayDavid DrakeWill FontaineWes JohnsonThurman JonesAlan Landrum*,**Rebecca LeeAllen LyleNathan McLartyVioletta Pozdnyakova MooreJonny OrlanskyBetsy PetersonSarah Catherine RobinsonKimie SmithStacey StaterRuth Craig TaylorTaylor Triplett*,**Rebecca Brannan VanceLe’Spencer Walker 2006 – 9%Leslie Wells BaskinRicky FigueroaJoseph LightseyMargaret Anne McGuireAlden Marie Wofford RaulstonJennifer Whatley Vaughn 2007 – 10%Natalie ClericuzioKrissy FordBrannan GriffinSelby McRaeWilliam PatrickEmily Anne ScottRubina Sood SethiBreck Croft Yakulis 2008 – 1%Oliver Galicki** 2009 – 2%Elizabeth FikeLee Gabardi 2010 – 1%Lucy Kay Sumrall 2011 – 2%Omair ArainWilliam Chism 2012 – 6%Jesse BowenCaron ByrdSalem ChismMike Steere

* 1947 Society Member** Fundraising volunteer

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ALUMNI, WHO GAVE IT UP FOR ST. ANDREW’S:

1957 Betsy Wise Copeland

1958Tippy Reimers Lyell*

1960June Wilkinson Evans

1963Leslie BearKendall BlakeMaury Fontaine Lutin

1965Elta Posey JohnstonJim Johnston

1967Julie-Mac Blood Armstrong

1968Rob Farr*

1969Jay Fontaine

1970Jerry Scott GoodwinBetty Brown Spencer

1971Susan Roberts

1973Eddie Guillot* 1974 – 26% Congratulations on raising the most fundsTom Hudson*Vaughan McRae*Sallie Roper MoseleyKaren Crenshaw SwensonKatherine Rone Wells* 1975 – 11%Joan BeckerCal HullSusan McEuen Lawler

1976 – 9%Carl MenistFrances Rone Morrison* 1977 – 11%Clay Lambert DavidsonJim Phillips*Anne Bower Travis* 1978 – 12%Hannah Kitchings KingBeth Wilson PetersonDan Roach**Susan Gentry SaidianJay Steen 1979 – 18%Sarah Yelverton BuffingtonFreddy DugganBuff NeillBert RubinskyChris ScottStephanie Quiriconi ScottBen Wynne

1980 – 13%Stephen GarnerJon LangfordRen Wilkes 1981 – 13%Julie CrockettEmily Mosby CurranWilson Lyle*Amanda ReedBetty Black Smithson 1982 – 30%Most funds raisedJane Clover AlexanderPaul BuckleyJordan Parks GoodwinHank Holman*Sarabeth JonesDavid McMullanKate Wade McNeelSeptember MooreJohn RobinsonStewart Speed*Stacy Robinson Sullivan 1983 – 23%Lorna Doone Hector Archer

Lorna Lyell Chain*,**Bethany Shofner GailletMichael JaquesBruce Kirkland 1984 – 29%Coyt BaileyMartha Campbell Cooke*Louise Lyell LamptonCharles LyleWin RawsonBarney Robinson*Joanna Miller StoreyLouis Watson 1985 – 13%Paul Catherwood*John ConwayJerome Franklin*Susan HendricksonLeslie Barnett LautenschlagerJennifer Patterson Peters 1986 – 15%Sarah AndreJohn Hawkins

327 alumni – or 15.54 percent – donated to the St. Andrew’s 2012-13 Annual Fund, contributing a grand total of $106,179. That’s up almost $26,000

over alumni giving for the previous year. The average gift was $325.

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plans to take the national rehabilitation nursing certifica-tion exam in December. She is also one of three co-hosts of

“The Magic Number Music Variety Program,” a radio show on non-commercial community station KZME 107.1FM.

1996Piya Nair Newkirk and her husband, Roger, welcomed a son, Jai Newkirk, born in New York City on February 17, 2013. Newkirk is executive director of global marketing for Laura Mercier Cosmetics, which are carried by Sephora and Maison Weiss in Jackson and in 28 countries worldwide.

1997Maurice James is currently working in Little Rock, Arkansas, on a new TV network, Soul of the South, targeting south-ern African-American viewers. The network is based at a TV station the group purchased in Little Rock, www.ssn.tv.

1998Kate O’Mara Chandler and her husband, Martin, wel-comed their second child, Lucas, on March 14, 2013. His big sister, Riley (2.5 years), is keeping him entertained. Chan-dler is the digital content manager for the National Feder-ation of Independent Business in Washington, D.C. The Chandlers live in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Megan Hitt Mayhan served as director of Northminster Baptist Church’s summer Bible camp. Her helpers included Maria Poole Madden ’03, Marty Hitt Kelly ’03, and Frank Kossen ’94.

Avery Sampson married Martin Penman, a native of South Africa, on June 1, 2013. The couple honeymooned in Paris and Scotland. Sampson is a partner in a private pediatric practice in New Orleans.

1999Jessica McNaughton Delaney and her husband, Scott, wel-comed a son, William Adams Delaney, on April 3, 2013. He joins big brother, Sutton (3). The family makes their home in Mobile, Alabama.

Lindsey Greer graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Rhodes College, and then graduated from the

University of Memphis School of Law as articles editor of the Law Review. Greer was accepted at the London School of Economics, graduating with distinction (the UK equiv-alent of summa cum laude) with an LLM in international business law. Greer sat for the UK bar, became a solicitor of England and Wales, and practiced in London with an international firm. She recently sat for the South Carolina bar and practices law in Charleston with a premier, world-wide firm.

Katherine Underwood Hallen is senior manager and execu-tive speechwriter for Nokia, responsible for the global com-munications of the company’s president and CEO. Based in London, Hallen enjoys seeing Mississippi friends traveling through Europe. Follow her on Twitter @typewritist.

Chris Louis and Laura Young Louis live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their golden retriever. Laura teaches high school English at Hume Fogg Academic Magnet, where she also coaches cross-country and track. During the summers, Laura directs a nature camp at Warner Park and takes stu-dents on overnight camping trips. Chris is a freelance writer and the editor of a small community newspaper, The New American Times.

Bob Neill finished a six-month South American road trip in 2011 and settled in Medellin, Colombia, where he runs a 50-person mineral exploration company with projects in Colombia and Panama. Neill serves on the boards of three junior mining companies traded on the Toronto stock exchange. In his spare time, Bob rides his road bike and explores the country.

2001Ashley Mallinson is engaged to marry Tom O’Neil in Octo-ber 2013. Mallinson left New York City last fall, where she worked for five years as director of marketing and busi-ness development at Robert Verdi Inc. She enrolled in the UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles, California, and has completed the first year of a two-year MBA program. Mallinson worked at Microsoft in Seattle during the summer of 2013 before returning to Los Ange-les for her final year of business school.

1979Ben Wynne serves as associate professor of history at the University of North Georgia. He previously served as asso-ciate professor of history at Gainesville State College.

1980 Susan Travis has left her job of 15 years as manager of Inte-riors Market in Jackson to focus on her career as an inde-pendent interior designer. Travis is working on projects in Miami, Atlanta, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

1982Yerger Andre and his wife, Laura, celebrated their 20th anniversary in Kigali, Rwanda. The couple is living in East Africa conducting research on youth actions for peace and the environment as part of Laura’s second Fulbright grant. The couple’s children, August and Elsie, finished the school year at the International School in Moshi, Tanzania, at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Recently, the family drove across the Serengeti to Mwanza on Lake Victoria, then on to Kigali, Rwanda, where they visited the genocide memo-rial museum and several sites where over 1.1 million peo-ple were killed in 100 days in 1994. They also drove to the far southwestern corner of Uganda, where they camped, collected data with wildlife clubs of Uganda, and held a focus group with some Batwa (forest people). They plan to travel to Kenya, Zanzibar, and Amsterdam before return-ing home in September.

Ed Meadors taught in Kitale, Kenya, while on vacation from Taylor University, where he teaches Biblical studies. Meadors has authored several books. For more information about his work, visit www.edwardpmeadors.com.

1988Scott Albert Johnson and Susan Margaret Barrett ’90 have returned to St. Andrew’s. Since 2012, Johnson has served as St. Andrew’s associate director of college coun-seling while also performing music around the state. The Mississippi Arts Commission recently awarded him a Per-forming Arts Fellowship grant. This school year, Barrett began serving as a pre-kindergarten teaching assistant and also works as a photographer. Their children, Charlie (Class of 2024), Benjamin (Class of 2026), and Lily Marga-ret (Class of 2028) began attending St. Andrew’s in the fall 2013 school year.

1994Leah Pickett is a nurse practitioner in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at the Univer-sity of Alabama in Birmingham, where she sees patients in the Mood Disorders Clinic and the Office of Psychiat-ric Research. Pickett also served as an item writer for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certi-fication exam sponsored by the American Nurses Creden-tialing Center.

1995Alexis Lightwine holds a bachelor of science in nursing from Linfield College-Good Samaritan School of Nurs-ing and works as a registered nurse for Providence Acute Rehabilitation Center (PARC), an inpatient unit at Prov-idence Portland Medical Center in Oregon. PARC offers specialized therapy for patients recovering from conditions including stroke, neurological issues, amputation, ortho-pedic surgeries, brain or spinal cord injury, catastrophic ill-ness, congenital disorders, and multiple sclerosis. Lightwine

Please e-mail future Class Notes to Elizabeth Buyan ’97 at buyane@gosaints.org.

C l a s s n o t e s

Avery SampsonScott Albert Johnson Kate ChandlerEd Meadors Jessica Delaney Katherine Hallen Bob Neill Ashley Mallinson

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2006Nell Knox was part of an educational mission to Cuba along with two other St. Andrew’s alumni, Zach Taylor

’01 and Jenny Taylor ’03. The group spent a week in Cuba studying arts and culture, as well as volunteering at a nurs-ing home and a day care center.

Kate Royals was named Outstanding Graduate Student for the Manship School of Mass Communication master’s degree program at Louisiana State University (LSU). Royals held a grade point average of 3.8 for the two-year program. Her professional journalism project included research on Mississippi’s private prisons system, and her article was published in the Biloxi Sun Herald. Royals graduated magna cum laude from Millsaps College, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honoraries.

Royals teaches fitness classes at LSU’s recreational center and volunteers weekly with Capital Area CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) as an advocate for children in foster care.

Bailey Sanders graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Alabama, where she was a four-year letterwoman on the women’s rowing team. She is completing a master’s degree in political science at the University of Georgia, then will study and teach at Duke University while pursuing her Ph.D.

2008Phillip Lyons lives in Crystal Falls, Michigan, where he works as a research technician for the Mississippi State Car-nivore Ecology Lab’s Michigan Predator-Prey Project. The

project is a nine-year study examining the impact of wolf, coyote, bobcat, and black bear predation on the white-tail deer populations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

2009Allison Oswalt spent the summer in Arlington, Virginia, interning with Gibbs & Cox, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm. Oswalt is in her final year at Virginia Tech and will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in naval archi-tecture and marine engineering and a minor in naval engi-neering. She is serving her second year as the Virginia Tech section president of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). She is the vice president of the SNAME student steering committee and will oversee the student design competition at the SNAME annual meet-ing in Seattle, Washington, in November. Oswalt is also the founder and president of Virginia Tech’s first SailBot team. This design team will build a fully autonomous sailboat to compete in the international races in June 2014.

Henri Paul Watson completed his 200th sky diving jump and is preparing for a September trip to Spain to finish col-lege in an entrepreneurship program in Palma de Mallorca.

Watson plans to stay in Spain as an intern for a minimum of three months while working to become fluent in Spanish.

2010Shruti Jaishankar is studying international relations at the University of Mississippi’s Croft Institute for International Programs in preparation for her long-term goal of joining the Foreign Service and working for the U.S. Department of State. She is also a student in the university’s Sally McDon-nell Barksdale Honors College. Her studies have taken her to Ecuador and Chile.

2012Killian Buechler will travel in January 2014 with a team of 13 other Boston College students and two Boston Col-lege mentors to the Central American country of Belize. For 10 days, the group will participate in a faith-based ser-vice immersion program in collaboration first with a Jesuit Catholic parish in Punta Gorda in the southern part of the country. The group will live with local families for a few days, then partner with Hand-in-Hand Ministries (HIHM) in Belize City, where they will build a house as part of HIHM’s “Building for Change” program.

Dr. Haley Routh Clark ’06 Leads the Class at UMMCA RECORD 681 PHYSICIANS, dentists, nurses, allied health professionals, and graduate students in the health sciences received degrees during the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s 57th commencement May 24, 2013. • In addition to her medical degree, St. Andrew’s alumna Dr. Haley Routh Clark ’06 also received the Waller S. Leathers Award, presented annually for the medical student with the highest academic average for four years of medical school. No one at the ceremony was more proud of her achievement than her husband, Dr. Christopher Clark, who graduated with the second highest overall average in the class. • “We studied countless hours together,” Dr. Haley Clark said. “I remember many Friday nights when our date consisted of watching gross

anatomy dissection videos. We feel incredibly blessed to have done as well as we did in medical school, but we recognize that medicine is a profession of lifelong learning, and we will continue to have to earn it.” • The Clarks are now headed to UT-Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, where both will complete their residencies. Dr. Haley Clark credits St. Andrew’s Episcopal School with helping prepare her for undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, medical school at UMMC, and the challenges ahead. • “St. Andrew’s taught me the value of hard work, and how to study both efficiently and effectively,” she said. “I’ll always remember Dr. Roscoe Stribling, my tenth grade chemistry teacher, telling me that if I studied a little bit every day, I should be able to go out to a movie the night before a test. I may not have gone to too many movies during medical school, but I can honestly say that I never had to pull an all-nighter cramming for a test.”

Doug Odom ’09 Inducted into the Ole Miss Hall of FameDoug Odom ’09 was one of 10 University of Mississippi seniors inducted into the school’s 2012-13 Hall of Fame, the university’s highest honor. Odom’s selection was based on his academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, and potential for future success. • “Since 1930, induction into the Hall of Fame has been recognized as the highest honor a student can receive at Ole Miss,” Ole Miss Provost Morris Stocks said. “Previous inductees have brought distinction to the university as leaders in government, medicine, law, journalism, business, entertainment, education, the ministry, and a variety of other fields. Those selected this year join an elite group.” • During his time at Ole Miss, Odom was a member of the University of Mississippi Judicial Council, Senior Class Executive

Committee, Chancellor’s Standing Committee: Lecture Series, and UM Big Event Executive Committee. He was listed on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll every semester and received multiple scholarships, including National Merit Finalist, Luckyday Merit, Chancellor’s, Honors College, and Classics Departmental. He volunteered with many organizations, including Relay for Life and Habitat for Humanity. • Odom graduated with a degree in English. He plans to spend a year traveling, then work for a year with Americorps before returning to school to earn a master’s degree in higher education. • “I am definitely honored and humbled, but above all, I’m grateful,” Odom said. “I’m grateful not only for the opportunities I had Ole Miss, but also for how well I was prepared for college during my years at St. Andrew’s. St. Andrew’s is the place where I learned not what to think, but how to think for myself. I learned how to create my own opportunities and not to always follow the status quo.”

Phillip Lyons Allison Oswalt Henri Paul WatsonKate RoyalsNell Knox

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Chris Steere and Mike Steere ’12

Bethany Shofner Gaillet ’83 (Faculty) and Elisabeth Gaillet. Not pictured is Bruce Shofner ’81

Chelsea Brunson ’06, Claudia Brunson, and Christin Brunson ’08

Nupur Brahmbhatt and Purav Brahmbhatt ’11

Ben Henry and Johanna Henry ’11

Chloe Sumrall and Lucy Kay Sumrall ’10. Not pictured

is Dennis Graham ’74

William Flowers ’08, Davis Flowers, Sethelle Flowers ’11, Robert

Flowers ’07, and Hal Flowers ’06. Not pictured is Aubrey Flowers ’11

Sumner May and Emmy Sartin Downey ’85

Clara Martin ’09, Sam Martin ’11, Max Martin, and Axelinta Patino Martin ’81

Emma Wann ’09, Taylor Kitchings (Faculty), Lily Wann ’12,

John Taylor Kitchings, Hannah Kitchings King ’78 (Faculty) and Burney King (Faculty).

Kathleen Johnson ’05, Nathaniel Johnson, Ethan Johnson ’11,

and Suzannah McGowan Baroni ’81. Not pictured is

Graham Johnson ’08.

Avery Burrell ’10 and Susannah Burrell

Emma Arthur and Beth Arthur (Faculty). Not pictured are Barbara Brunson VonGal ’89

and Amy Brunson ’93

Vineet Aggarwal and Apas Aggarwal ’10

Aritra Biswas and Pradip Biswas (Corporation)

John Applegate (Faculty), Meredith Blanchard, and Alicen

Blanchard (Former Faculty)

Currie McKinley ’11, Daniel Gallarno, Laura McKinley

Glaze ’85, Whit McKinley ’82. Not pictured are Sarah McKinley

’89 and Everett McKinley ’87

Johnathan Taylor, Jasmine Taylor (Patron Saint),

and Matthew Taylor ’99

Timothy Hopper ’10, Daniel Hopper, and Anna Hopper ’07

Terri Hudson (Patron Saint), Marion Hudson,

and Tom Hudson ’74

Hina Qureshi and Maryam Qureshi ’11

Ria Goel and Saumya Goel ’09

Adam Travis and Anne Travis (Trustee)

Evan Womack and Caroline Womack ’10

Zach Weber ’10 and Kellen Weber

Candy Woolverton (Faculty) and Chris Woolverton

Nate Slater ’11, Kelli Slater, and August Slater ’07

Jessie Smith and Zack Smith ’10

Dan Roach ’78 (Faculty and Alumni Board), Madalyn Roach,

and Andrew Roach ’08Not pictured is Patrick Roach ’06

Claire Hines ’10 and Stuart Hines

Shaun Patel and Trisha Patel ’10

Obie Scott McNair ’08 and Jasmine McNair

Phoebe Pearigen (Corporation) and Wes Pearigen

Carl Menist ’76, Carrie Menist Grunkemeyer ’04, Skylar Menist ’12, Tanner Menist, Judy Menist

(Faculty), and Tye Menist ’06

Oliver Isaacs and Victoria Isaacs ’09

THE CLASS OF 2013 INCLUDED 40 MEMBERS WITH SIBLINGS OR PARENTS WHO ARE ALUMNI OR

CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PATRON SAINTS (OR FORMER TRUSTEES), CORPORATION,

OR FACULTY AND STAFF. 42 PERCENT OF THE CLASS CLAIMS A TIE TO ST. ANDREW’S.

THE TIES THAT BIND

Jessica Rubinsky and Bert Rubinsky ’79

NOT PICTURED: BRIDGET BEY AND GEORGE BEY ’11; MIKE DELASHMET AND KURT DELASHMET ’09; JORDAN GASC AND WHIT MUSICK ’08; CORBAN SNIDER, CHRISTIAN SNIDER ’01, JUSTIN SNIDER ’03, AND J.B. SNIDER ’08; NOT PICTURED IN JOHN TAYLOR KITCHING’S PHOTO: DOT KITCHINGS (FORMER FACULTY), MARIBETH KITCHINGS WANN ’76, AND MARY KATHERINE KITCHINGS ’09.

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