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LovettSeptember 2012Volume 31 Number 1

A news publication of The Lovett School

Habitat for Humanity GiftThis year for the Habitat build, members of the Lovett community worked together to create Adirondack chairs for the new Habitat homeown-ers from The Lovett School. Members of Michael Halad’s Upper School technical theater class spent the summer building them, and then Upper School Habitat members painted them. Pictured are Riley Frazer, Olivia Strader, and Clara Easterlin with the chairs

Celebrate Homecoming 2012Get excited for Lovett’s Homecoming weekend on

September 28–29!

On Friday night the festivities kick off with a

complimentary alumni dinner, served by LowCountry

Barbecue, in the Glover Gym between 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

After dinner, everyone will move on to see the Lions

take on Ft. Payne High School, just across the drive on

Conley-Oakley Field in the Kilpatrick Stadium.

Saturday is a special day for camaraderie and

reminiscence, as specific reunion classes celebrate with

afternoon and evening events by invitation only.

This year’s reunions salute the graduates of 1962

(Lovett’s first 50th reunion), 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987,

1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007.

For more information on any of the alumni

homecoming and reunion events, contact the Alumni

Office at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1208, or alumni@lovett.org.

Other Events Happening on Lovett’s Campus Homecoming Weekend

Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center Dedication

Friday, September 28

4:30–5:30 pm

Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center

Lovett’s new scouting and community meeting facility,

located across from the Baseball/Softball Complex

20th Anniversary Siempre Verde Reunion

Saturday, September 29

4:00–6:00 pm

Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center

Come see old friends and relive your amazing trip to

Siempre Verde. A short program will begin at 4:45 pm.

R.s.v.p. with the number in your party to rsvp@lovett.

org by Wednesday, September 26. Adults only, please.

Trying to Keep Up with the Online Calendar? As part of Lovett’s commitment to sustainability, and because our campus is so dynamic, the Lovett Calendar is

online only this year. Need help navigating this new world?

Tip #1Subscribe to the Lovett calendar through your Outlook, Google, or Yahoo calendar. When you subscribe, you are

enabling your calendar program to automatically synch with the Lovett online calendar, thereby keeping your per-

sonal calendar up-to-date with the latest Lovett events. Go to the Calendars page of the website at <www.lovett.org/

calendar> and click on the Subscribe link at the bottom right and then follow the directions.

Tip #2Sign up for MyAlerts! If you do not subscribe to the Lovett calendar, MyAlerts is a great way to stay informed of

changes and updates to the Lovett calendar. Go to the Calendars page of the website at <www.lovett.org/calendar>,

and click the MyAlerts link at the bottom right. Once you are on the MyAlerts page, add your email address and

hit save. You will get an email verifying your sign up; follow the link and select your options of receiving changes

via text or email. You can also select options for getting alerts when we add News items to the website, or update

specific athletic team pages.

Tip #3Still a paper person? You can print out the Lovett calendar a week or month at a time. Simply select the Views and

Print option on the right side of the page at <www.lovett.org/calendar>. Photocopies of the entire Calendar are also

available for sale in the Campus Store for $3.50.

Such a Worthy Cause Deserves a More Colorful NameYour generous gifts help to make excellence possible at

Lovett. Ours is a worthy cause that is changing young

lives, so we figured it’s time to change names, too.

The Lovett Annual Fund is now the True Blue Annual

Fund—a reminder of our loyal commitment to a truly

excellent education and future for our children.

In the coming months you will hear from Annual

Fund chairs Karen and Steve Denker (parents of

Bennett ’22 and Landon ’24) along with many other

parent volunteers. They will work closely with Lovett’s Advancement Staff to request your support of True Blue this

year.

If you’d like to get a head start with your gift or pledge, please contact Elizabeth Jones, director of annual

giving, at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1240, or visit <www.lovett.org/give>.

Pay Tuition OnlinePlease remember that as Lovett moves towards a more sustainable environment only the bills for the first and

second tuition payments—due July 1 and November 1—will continue to be available electronically and mailed. All

other student monthly billing is available online only and is posted by the 5th business day of each month. Look for

the monthly email notifications confirming the statement posting. Families currently receiving multiple copies for

distribution to third parties will continue to do so via paper statements.

To retain a copy of your monthly bill, please print or download at the beginning of each month. Once a

student’s monthly bill is posted for the new month, old bills can only be obtained from the Business Office. If you

have any questions, please contact Shonda McGee at smcgee@lovett.org, or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1253. To access your

statement, log in to NetClassroom (where you access grades), and select Billing. If you need your username and

password, email nchelp@lovett.org.

Say Cheese! Get Ready for Class and Yearbook PhotosSeptember 5: Senior Retakes and Make-ups

Upper School Portraits, Poole Foyer/Upper School Lobby

September 14: Middle School Portraits, MS Multipurpose Room

Upper School Portraits, Poole Foyer/Upper School Lobby

September 25: Lower School Portraits Grades 2–5, Upper Foyer of Lower School

September 26: Lower School Portraits Kindergarten–Grade 1, Upper Foyer of Lower School

October 10: Lower School Classroom Group Photos Kindergarten–Grade 2

October 11: Lower School Classroom Group Photos Grade 3–5

October 18: Retakes for all school levels, Poole Foyer/Upper School Lobby

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WMessageHeadmaster’s

Lovett Around

While you’ve been away, we’ve been busy gearing

up for fall! The Lovett Campus Store is stocked and

ready to meet your every need.

New men’s, women’s, youth, and toddler/baby

wear is now available. Don’t get caught at the

game without your Lovett wear. We have something

for everyone, including Under Armour and Nike

apparel.

Come take a look at our expanded assortment of

eco-friendly supplies.

New gifts galore.

The Lovett/Westminster T-shirt is on sale now

for $13 in the Campus Store. All proceeds from

the T-shirt benefit Habitat for Humanity. Show your

school spirit and help support a worthy cause!

The Campus Store is open Monday through

Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, and Friday,

7:30 AM–3:30 PM.

Our prices are always lower than suggested

retail, there is no sales tax, and all proceeds go

back to the school.

Campus Store

Open Office Hours with the Headmaster—New This YearWe are offering several blocks of time when new and returning parents are welcome to come in and meet with me to

discuss issues and questions you may have regarding such matters as school policy, direction, operations, planning,

and other subjects. The decision to have “open office hours” for parents grows out of a thoughtful suggestion that these

conversations would be helpful to me, to parents, and to the school.

These gatherings are completely optional and will be held in the Lovett Board Room at the following times:

Thursday, September 20, from 8:15–9:15 AM

Wednesday, October 3, from 3:30–4:30 PM

Wednesday, October 24, from 6:30–7:30 PM

If you are interested in attending one of these gatherings, please email Carol Cummings at ccummings@lovett.org

to let her know your name, the number in your party, and the session you have chosen. And of course, if you have a

matter more confidential in nature, you are always welcome to make an appointment to see me.

Note: These times for “open office hours” are not to be confused with the small group meetings just for new parents held

across the fall. We do ask new parents to attend at least one of these meetings. New parents will receive information about these

sessions in a separate communication.

Billy Peebles | Headmaster

The Communications Office publishes the Lovett Lines newsletter nine times a year.

Deadline for the October 2012 issue of the Lovett Lines newsletter: Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Jennifer ZeiEditor/Designer(404) 262-3032, ext. 1265jzei@lovett.org

Lovett

Our printer, Bennett Graphics, estimates that printing

on Forest Stewardship Council-Certified recycled

paper is the same as using 113 less trees per year!

Testing out the new Green Revolution bicycles

Spend Spring Break on the Lovett Mission TripsJoin members of the Lovett Community on a spring break mission trip! Rev. Steve Allen has planned family trips for

March 2013. One group will return to Guatemala and work on building, school, and community projects. Another

group will travel to El Salvador to work with school construction and classroom projects. Upper School students

in all grades are welcome to participate. Lower and Middle School students are also encouraged to come, but must

be accompanied by a parent. Sign-up forms with more information will be available on the Lovett website in late

September. Contact Steve Allen at sallen@lovett.org or Christian Young at cyoung@lovett.org if you have any

questions.

Lovett to Host Relay for Life!Mark your calendars for May 31, 2013, and come support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Lovett’s

Kilpatrick Stadium. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives

of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. The event will be

open to the entire Vinings community, but we hope to have a large and enthusiastic Lovett team! Anyone interested

in helping with this fun and meaningful event should contact Jenny McCartney at jmccartney@mindspring.com or

Angela Morris-Long at amorrislong@lovett.org.

Green Corner Stay tuned for updates on sustainability initiatives going on within the Lovett community!

Green Revolution BicyclesA committee of students from the Green Team

unanimously voted to use funds from the budget of the

Building and Grounds Committee to purchase three Green

Revolution bicycles and the accompanying technology,

which will convert the energy produced by peddling into

D.C. current that can then be fed back into the building’s

power grid.

Assistant Athletic Director Charlie Finch learned

about the Green Revolution bicycles and was instrumental

in helping Lovett become the first K–12 school in the

nation to install them. The bikes are connected to a

generator, which captures the energy produced by the

cyclist and deliveres it to the electrical grid, and displays

the energy created on a flat screen television monitor in the Hite Wellness Center. Physical education, physics, and

math teachers plan to use the data in their classrooms. Our hope is that our new Green Revolution bicycles will raise

awareness about alternative energy sources and help students, faculty, and staff become healthier in the process. Our

P.E. classes also may be able to field test some of the ideas about the relationship between exercise and learning that

Dr. John Ratey has written about in his most recent book, Spark. Maybe you can read it while generating some extra

watts on one of our new Green Revolution bicycles!

Learning Styles Workshop The Academic Resource Center will offer a workshop for

parents on Thursday, November 15, from 9:00–10:00 am

in the Middle School Multipurpose Room. Understanding

“how” your child learns can impact his/her homework

environment and open communication between you

and your child. Make reservations by contacting Marcia

Sisson in the Academic Resource Center at

msisson@lovett.org.

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Lovett AroundWelcome Back!We hope that the transition back to school has been a smooth one and that you and your students are enjoying all that

Lovett has to offer.

We also hope that if you have not already committed to volunteering with one of the organizations on campus,

that you will take a minute to consider doing so. One of Lovett’s greatest strengths is its partnership with parents.

Your gift of time and talent helps provide services to enrich the overall experience for students, families, fac-

ulty, and staff. We are grateful that each year our parents find a way, despite busy schedules, to donate thousands of

hours to Lovett Parent Association, Friends of the Arts, LionBackers, Lovett International Alliance, Parent Support

Groups, and other groups. There is definitely something for everyone who would like to be involved and signing up is

simple to do. Just visit the Parent section on the Lovett website and scroll down to Parent Involvement to find volun-

teer forms. No username or password is needed, though you may want to have your student billing account number

handy if you would like to charge membership or gifts.

Again, we are so thankful to those of you who have already signed on and in many cases, already put in long-

hours over the summer. There is much more to do over the course of the year, so please consider jumping in—it is

deeply rewarding!

Patty Layson and Beth Mayfield | LPA Co-Presidents

Recycled UniformsThe Lovett Recycled Uniform co-chairs and volunteers would like to thank all of you for shopping at our opening sale

in August! We made record sales thanks to your donations and purchases! We appreciate and encourage gently-used

uniform donations anytime throughout the year. We especially need Upper and Middle School skorts, belts, ties, and

any senior items.

Donation bins are located outside our shop in the LPA office (lower level of the Fuqua Center), at the Lower

School front steps, outside the Campus Store, and in the Middle School entrance foyer.

Come visit us monthly on the first Wednesday of each month from 8:00–10:00 am. This year we are adding two

afternoon sales in October and January so that parents and students can shop after school/carpool.

Our sale dates for the school year are as follows:

2012–13 First Wednesday Sales

September 5, 8:00–10:00 am

October 3, 8:00–10:00 am and 2:00–3:30 pm

November 7, 8:00–10:00 am

December 5, 8:00–10:00 am

January 9, 8:00–10:00 am and 2:00–3:30 pm

February 6, 8:00–10:00 am

March 13, 8:00–10:00 am

April 3, 8:00–10:00 am

2013 Final Sale Friday, May 10, 8:00 am–3:30 pm

If you have any questions or would like to be on our volunteer list, please email tracyhcross@gmail.com or

ledina_austin@yahoo.com.

Tracy Cross and Ledina Austin | Recycled Uniform Co-Chairs

Lovett Auction 2013Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 23, 2013!The Auction Committee extends a special thank you to the people who have signed up to be Patrons. Our Patrons are

critical to the success of the auction and we have already received $64,000 in Patron donations. Please consider sup-

porting the auction in this important way.

The Lovett website now has an Auction 2013 link right on the homepage to take you to the Auction page. On the

Auction page you can get donor forms, corporate sponsor forms, and patron forms, in addition to contact information

and important dates. Auction items will be highlighted on the page later this fall.

Many hands are needed to make this fabulous party successful in raising money to enhance our children’s educa-

tion. Whether you are looking for a big task, a small task, advance work, or something to do the night of the auction,

there is a place for you to volunteer. So, if you want to join a committee, be a patron, donate an item, be a corporate

sponsor, or participate in some other way, let us know!

Marlyn Chapman and Cindy Price | Auction Co-Chairs

Adult Education Series Kicks Off with Bridge, CeramicsWhether you want to learn a new skill, delve into an academic

interest, or simply reconnect with friends in the community, the

2012–13 Adult Education Series at Lovett is for you! In September,

the Adult Education Series includes “Learn Bridge in a Day” and

“Ceramics with Mr. Z.”

Later this year, the Adult Education Series will feature Billy

Peebles’s course on Abraham Lincoln, an art history offering from

Jordan Clark, and more!

For a complete course schedule or to register, please visit

<www.lovett.org/adulteducation> or contact Cynthia Coleman at

ccoleman@lovett.org or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1369.

Net proceeds of Adult Education courses benefit need-based

financial aid for Lovett students.

College DayLovett’s College Day will take place on Monday,

September 10.

Many thanks to the more than 80 LPA volunteers

who will join the Lovett Upper School administration

and faculty in welcoming 230 college representatives

from every corner of the United States and several foreign

countries. Following a Southern-style breakfast served

in our Dining Hall, these admissions representatives

will meet with juniors and seniors from Lovett, as well

as students from a dozen other Georgia independent

schools.

Thanks to all in the Lovett College Counseling Office

for their enormous efforts on behalf of our students to

make this College Day a resounding success. Contact

ljdobbs@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.

LIA Celebrates “An Evening of Caribbean Excellence”The Lovett International Alliance kicks off our sixth year

with an “Evening of Caribbean Excellence.” This event

will be held on Sunday, September 9, from 5:00–7:00 pm at

the Rackley Rooftop Garden. Sample Caribbean delights

and meet fellow LIA parents.

LIA membership includes more than 230 Lovett

families hailing from more than 20 countries, including

Australia, China, Congo, Cuba, France, Honduras, India,

Ireland, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Portugal, Nigeria, South

Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and, of course, the

United States.

Participating families include parents that were

born outside of the U.S. or those with careers involving

international business. We welcome all families that

maintain an interest in global affairs, foreign languages,

and international travel.

Save the date for our Sunday, October 21, Worldfest !

2012–13 LIA Board:

Co-Presidents: Andrea Dod and Geeta Gupta

Secretary: Greg Seminara

Treasurer: Corrie Johnson

Cultural/Education: Lelanie Farris and Audrey Summers

Social: Anisa Daftari and Kevin Young

Membership: Naveena Mosur

Hospitality: Rekha Hansalia and Robin Jones

Resource Directory: Linda Tai

Thanks for the Memories! We look forward to welcoming old and new friends back to the Summer Programs at Lovett next year!

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News Lower School

Preparing for a Healthy School Year Your child’s health and wellness are a major concern. We need your cooperation to help us control the spread of

illness in our school. Lovett will be following the guidelines that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC), our state, and our local health departments have requested. These are outlined below:

Students, faculty, or staff with illnesss (fever of 100.2 degrees F or above, body aches, runny/stuffy nose, sore

throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) should remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are symptom and fever

free (under 100 degrees F) without the use of fever-reducing medications, such as Tylenol or Advil/Motrin or the

generic of these same medications.

Aspirin or asprin-containing products should not be administered to anyone 18 years old or younger due to the

risk of Reye’s syndrome.

Cough or sneeze into the elbow. If using a tissue or hands to cover the mouth or nose, wash hands immediately

with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.

Do not share personal items such as towels, utensils, cups, straws, etc.

Help your student (and yourself) to get 8–10 hours of rest each night to boost his/her immune system.

A nutritious, protein-filled breakfast before school helps the brain be alert for learning and decreases symptoms

of headaches, dizziness, stomachache, and weakness. Sugary foods are consumed much quicker and leave the

student hungry by mid-morning.

During all seasons, especially in hot weather, consumption of fluids for hydration is essential.

Family Flu Clinic Coming to LovettThursday, October 11, from 1:00–4:00 PM in the Middle School Multipurpose Room Need to get your flu vaccine? Do it conveniently at Lovett! Middle and Upper School students may come alone with

a signed consent form. Lower School students must be accompanied by a parent. Parents and siblings are welcome.

Flu vaccine will be $23 per person; flu mist will be $30 per person. Student billing may be used, and cash, checks, and

credit cards are accepted. An insurance receipt will be given to you. Please call the Infirmary at (404) 262-3032, ext.

1242, to register. Walk-ins are welcome! The flu vaccine is provided by Health Check Services.

Lice—Yucky BugsWith the ending of summer camps and the beginning of fall sports and the sharing of helmets, please check your

students/children for lice. Signs are increased and/or continual head scratching and itching. Lice eggs appear as

tiny rice-like bits that are glued to the hair shaft close to the scalp. Most often you will find these behind the ears

and at the base of the scalp at the neck as lice like dark areas, but they can be anywhere on the scalp. These are

difficult to remove. A lice comb with its tiny close together teeth is most helpful! Your physician or pharmacist can

assist you if lice or nits are present. If you have any questions, please call the Infirmary at

(404) 262-3032, ext. 1242. We would rather those critters stay out of school!

Volunteers

Avery Brady

Mary Grace Easterling

Margot Williams

Saqlain Golandez

Matthew Cartledge

Luke Hart

George Anderson

John Jameson

Khadejah Jackson

Davis Johnson

Sonia Gupta

Preston Hill

Rachel Wong

Cameron Greer

TWe BelieveThe Lower School faculty launched the 2012–13 school year with two overarching themes: “We’re All in This Togeth-

er” and “We Believe.” We believe in our students, one another, and ourselves.

During our first Lower School gathering of the year, teacher buzz resounded as faculty spent time sharing why

they became teachers, what about teaching gives them the most joy, and how they show their students and colleagues

that they believe in them. It was a natural progression to move from this conversation to one about our goals for the

year.

Together, faculty created some goals for our school community and for teaching and learning. Here is a sampling:

School Community

We will intentionally promote positive leadership through classroom/teaching environments.

Math

In order to create confident mathematicians, we will continue to strengthen math fact learning and lift the level of

math discussions in our classrooms.

Reading

We will encourage students to write longer and stronger about their reading (post-its, journals, computer).

Writing

We will continue to work on making the teaching of grammar and mechanics consistent across all grade levels and

hold students accountable.

Social Studies

We will deepen our understanding of inquiry-based teaching so that our students’ thinking becomes more visible.

Ambitious? Yes. Unusual? No.

In order to do what is best for children, Lower School teachers continually seek ways to outgrow themselves

through professional development, reading the latest research, and working collaboratively.

Why? Because we are all in this together, and we believe in our students, our parent-school partnership, and one

another!

Mary Baldwin | Lower School Principal

Today Was Good. Today Was Fun. Tomorrow Is Another One.The famed children’s author Dr. Seuss said, “Today was

good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” In the

Lower School’s Afternoon Enrichment Program, that

quote couldn’t be more true! High-quality programs led

by experienced instructors are offered Monday through

Thursday, right after school and right on Lovett’s

campus.

Online registration for the second fall session

(October 17–December 13) is available now at <www.

lovett.org/afternoon>. Offerings include: Chess,

Culinary Creations, Fast T.R.A.C.K., Guitar, Karate,

Speed and Agility, and Tennis.

Drop-in at ASAP!Do you ever have a last-minute appointment? Want to

run some errands kid-free? The After School Activi-

ties Program (ASAP) has a drop-in option! Led by an

experienced staff, ASAP provides age-appropriate activi-

ties from 2:00–6:00 pm each school day for children in

Kindergarten–Grade 5. Register your child now at

<www.lovett.org> and take advantage of this fantastic

service when you need it!

Breakthrough Atlanta Summer 2012This was the largest Breakthrough Atlanta summer ever!

In total, there were 250 students and 52 teacher interns

participating in Breakthrough this summer. There were

160 students at the Lovett site and 65 students at Atlanta

Youth Academy (plus an additional 25 participating in

the 9th grade leadership pilot program).

Our teacher interns were the most caring individuals

we have ever hosted! They came to us from schools such

as Spelman, Vanderbilt, Harvard, Wake Forest, UNC,

Howard, Morehouse, UGA, Cal State, and Penn, just to

name a few. We are happy to report that of these teacher

interns, there were 8 Breakthrough Atlanta alums!

Lovett students were well represented this year. We

are thrilled that 15 Lovett students served as volunteers

and six members of the senior class served as teachers!

We are grateful for all of the hard work and dedication

shown by the Lovett students and we wish them a

wonderful school year!

Teacher Interns

Jordan Pakula

Jennifer Li

Elizabeth Bogue

Michelle Ridgeway

Ella Simmons

Ellie Mann

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News Middle School

TMiddle School PridesThe Lovett Middle School is starting a new student life initiative this year based on an existing initiative in our Upper

School, Prides. Prides are designed to help bolster community amongst students across gender and grade level.

We will kick-off our first year of this initiative in the Middle School by introducing the six Middle School Prides:

Teal, Orange, Pink, Purple, Grey, and Green. Each Pride will be comprised of six advisories.

Prides will begin the year by eating lunch together in the Dining Hall, sitting by Prides during assemblies in the

Multipurpose Room, and doing an activity together during recess on Mathis Field.

The first major Prides activity will be each Pride presenting their mascots, mottos, and Lovett-inspired cheers at

the Middle School Homecoming Pep Rally. Prides will foster school spirit and healthy competition by earning points

throughout the school year for attendance at key school events, and participation in school athletic events, clubs, and

activities.

The culminating Prides competition will be Middle School Field Day in May. We are looking forward to piloting

this student life initiative in the Middle School and watching our students grow and learn together throughout the

year!

Maria Madden | Dean of Student Life, Blue Teams

StudyBuddies TipsMiddle School planning book

Tips for study techniques for comprehension and math;

Learning Styles Inventory (LSI) summary;

Weekly and monthly planning pages;

Goal setting; and

Tutorial sheets.

The StudyBuddies website is a great place to review for

tests and quizzes.

Go to Lovett’s website at <www.lovett.org>;

Click on “Classroom Pages” at the bottom on the

homepage;

Go to the “Middle School” tab; and

Voila—the first link is StudyBuddies.

Service and Scholarship AwardsEvelyn Kling Scholarship Award

Julian Young

Sixth Grade Service Awards

Mia Skaggs, Rahul Varma

William Stephens Scholarship Award

Cameron Wilson

Seventh Grade Service Awards

Claire Buffington, Quinn McCartney

Eighth Grade Paul Bligh Service Awards

Eliot Layson, Garrett Wright

Eighth Grade Clara Traver Scholarship Award

Aaron Schunk

Eighth Grade Service Awards

Mary Stewart DeLong, Caroline Stevens

Beta Club New InducteesMeredith Bond, James Bronsted, James Harrison,

Bailey Johnson, Isabelle Ko, Jennifer Landon, Charlotte

Lee, Virginia Mathews, Annie Mayfield, Draper Newton,

Kiki Paré, Kaitlin Scott, Rachel Sheppard, Karan Soni,

Caroline Stevens, Lauren Stratton, Cole Taylor

StudyBuddiesLive 2012Almost 100 of our rising 6th grade students partici-pated in our StudyBuddiesLive (SBL) 2012. SBL provided an orientation to the Middle School format and offered the opportunity to review and reinforce basic skills, while making learning fun. Students also took a daily “field trip” around the Middle School Facilities. As one student commented, “It was more buddy than study!”Principal’s List Spring 2012

Students on the Principal’s List received all “A’s”

Grade 6: Ansley Adzema, Tug Anderson, Elizabeth Beveridge, Marilyn Boutté, Alina Buckley, Emma Ellis, Drayton

Foster, Lindy Gearon, Grace Harrison, Mikalah Jenifer, Christina Karem, Noah Lee, Emerson Leonaitis, Anna Miele,

Naina Murthy, Wyatt Nelson, Sofie Novak, Margaret O’Neal, Isabelle Posmantur, Katie Preisinger, Michael Propp,

Piper Rackley, Arnav Rajdev, Will Schmersal, Isabella Seminara, Abby Shlesinger, Mia Skaggs, Hope Valls, Rahul

Varma, Mathes Vaughan, and Ashley Wright.

Grade 7: Maya Al-Soufi, Zoe Allen, Claire Buffington, Therese Carter, Torrey Centeno, Emmy Cross, Muhammad

Dhanani, Anna Duffy, Joshua Eiland, Chip Fankhauser, Anne Hardin, Clare Henderson, Bennett Kahn, Claire Kenan,

Nicholas Klavohn, Julia Koh, Adrienne Liou, Nick Marshall, Jane Mathews, James Packman, Ryan Pate, Chase Perkins,

Anand Prabhu, Greer Pritchard, Lauren Rausaw, Janie Salmon, Hamilton Sawczuk, Anna Schwarzkopf, Craig Seol,

Caroline Shaw, Christopher Weaver, Cameron Wilson, and Xander Wolle.

Grade 8: Caroline Akin, Meredith Bond, James Bronsted, Jay Harris, James Harrison, Grace Hill, Bailey Johnson,

Mary Frances Johnson, Isabella Ko, Elise Koepke, Jennifer Landon, Charlotte Lee, Griffin Leinbach, Virginia Mathews,

Estée Park, Caroline Stevens, Lauren Stratton, Cole Taylor, and Journey White.

Honor Roll Spring 2012Students on the Honor Roll in sixth grade received a 90 average in their four core classes.

Students on the Honor Roll in seventh and eighth grade received a 90 average in their four core classes, plus language.

Grade 6: Will Abdallah, Jamil Atkinson, Brandon Beck, Avery Courts, Catherine Danelia, Dillon Dod, Mary Alice

Ewing, Charlie Faramarzi, Sarah Hardy, Harrison Jones, Jordan Jones, Joanna Lummus, Evie Monroe, Grace Anne

Muller, Avery Newton, Richard Nolen, Mimi Norton, Kayla Patel, Emily Stark, Lizzie Wamsley, Kate Weatherholtz,

and Julian Young.

Grade 7: David Barnwell, Nicholas Becker, Sam Bennett, Peyton Bogard, Camryn Bragg, Avery Dean, Cooper Drewry,

Kiran Ebrahim, Alexander Hammond, Kathryn Hull, Anna Johnson, Quinn McCartney, Michael McIntyre, Thomas

Murray, Theron Pickett, Ted Quarterman, Davis Rackley, Mims Reynolds, Ford Robinson, Max Russ, and Caroline Shaw.

Grade 8: William Brooks, Abby Clement, Mary Stewart DeLong, Francesca DeWeerdt, Darby Henagan, Grace Jackson,

Emily Johnson, Eliot Layson, Austin Liou, Alex Marshall, Annie Mayfield, Kit McGean, John Marco Miele, Alexander

Morris, Riley Okeson, Kiki Paré, Emma Pollard, Victoria Powell, Hollis Rhodes, Kaitlin Scott, Naomi Tesema, Jackson

Thompson, and Garrett Wright.

Eighth Grade Recognition Day 2012 Academic Awards for Highest Average

Gaming and Robotics: Max Vande Beek

Digital Storytelling: James Harrison

English: Kaitlin Scott, Cole Taylor

Advanced English: Charlotte Lee

Drawing and Painting: Francesca DeWeerdt

Sculpture: Charlotte Lee

Band: Joseph Tripodi

Chorus: Mary Stewart DeLong

Dance: Emma Pollard

Drama: Harrison Lyle

Orchestra: Isabella Ko

Technical Theater: Brooks Layson

Chinese IB: Nicole Teague

French II: Victoria Powell

French II Advanced: Charlotte Lee

Latin I: Jay Harris

Latin IB: Jack Bedinger

Latin IB Advanced: Lauren Stratton

Spanish IB: Ford Coleman

Spanish IB Advanced: Jennifer Landon

Spanish II: Estee Park

Algebra I: Erin Ocana, Cole Taylor

Advanced Algebra I: Jennifer Landon, Griffin Leinbach

Geometry Honors: Charlotte Lee

Physical Education/Health: Jay Harris

Physical Education/Health: Claire Morris

Advanced Physical Science: Charlotte Lee

Civics: Charlotte Lee, Cole Taylor

CorrectionIn the Summer 2012 Lovett Lines issue, James Packman

was not listed for winning a 7 Blue Citizenship Award.

Congratulations, James!

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News Middle SchoolDigital Citizenship: Keeping Parents Educated and InformedAs the Middle School embarks on a second year of including Digital Citizenship in the curriculum, we want to make

sure that our community, especially parents, are just as informed as our students. Last year, Middle Schoolers learned

about various aspects of Digital Citizenship during Prime Time—a 20-minute period of the day where students return

to their advisors’s classrooms. While Prime Time offered a convenient place to share and review important skills such

as online personal safety, cyberbullying, and digital identities, this year Digital Citizenship will be incorporated into

other areas like core subjects, physical education, and assemblies.

So let’s bring you up to speed. When it comes to the digital lives of our students, we want to partner with parents.

Your children’s media lives are very important to them. So what can you do to ensure their safety as they socialize,

research, create, and share information online? Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Set Limits

As a family, decide on an amount of online time that is sufficient for school work and play. According to WebMD

and the Mayo Clinic, screen time should be limited to one to two hours a day. While that may seem a bit unrealistic,

especially for older children who have more homework expectations, consider encouraging other activities to balance

screen time. For example, if your child spends an hour online, encourage them to read a book or play outside for an

hour.

Keep Communication Open

Talk to your child about appropriate and inappropriate online behavior. Online activities are not restricted to comput-

ers. It includes any electronic devices that can connect to the Internet (cell phones, video game devices, iPods, iPads,

etc.). Encourage your child to inform you if they accidentally visit an inappropriate site and use that moment as a

learning opportunity.

Monitor Activities

It is important for parents to guide children through their digital lives. Periodically check in on your child’s online and

texting activity. Younger children should use their devices in areas where monitoring is convenient and can be done

more frequently, such as the family room or kitchen.

These are just a few things to keep in mind. Stay tuned for more tips as we move through the year. If you have

any questions or would like more information about a particular topic, feel free to contact me at smcfadden@lovett.org.

Resources: Common Sense Media, <www.commonsensemedia.org>; Peak Internet Blog, <http://blog.peakinternet.com>; WebMD,

<http://blogs.webmd.com>; Mayo Clinic, <http://www.mayoclinic.com>.

Stacia McFadden | Director of Middle School Educational Technology

Service OpportunityAgape Community Center

Agape is an organization whose mission is to “empower

and support underserved families within its community

to discover and embrace their full potential.“ Among

Agape’s many programs is an afterschool tutoring pro-

gram for elementary-age kids.

Lovett Middle School students will be going once a

month on a Tuesday to volunteer in this program. Stu-

dents will meet in front of the Middle School at

3:20 pm. They will be shuttled by bus to Trinity Presbyte-

rian Church. They will return at 5:00 pm.

The Middle School dates for going to Agape are

October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February

5, April 2, and May 7. Students must fill out a release form

to participate. If your student is interested in participat-

ing, please contact Rev. Reck at wreck@lovett.org.

Middle School Chapel Series:Life’s Big QuestionsChapels in the fall will be organized around a series

of “why” questions. These questions will go alongside

a monthly Middle School-wide focus upon particular

virtues.

In Chapel, students will specifically be invited to

consider the following:

Why worship? September 5

Why live? September 14

Why forgive? September 25

Why include? October 4

Why serve? October 18

Why respect? October 26

Why risk? November 8

Why dream? November 16

Why remember? December 4

Why celebrate? December 10

We are looking forward to enjoying a rich season of

worship together!

News Upper SchoolMessage from the Upper School PrincipalIn the summer issue of Independent School Magazine, Pat Bassett, the retiring president of

the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), lists seven paradigm-shifting

revolutions that are transforming modern education.

They are:

From knowing to doing;

From teacher-centered to student-centered;

From the individual to the team;

From consumption of information to construction of meaning;

From schools to networks (online peers and experts);

From single sourcing to crowd sourcing; and

From high-stakes testing to high-value demonstrations.

Ubiquitous technology, which makes unimaginable amounts of information avail-

able to everyone instantly, new brain research, online learning, and a rapidly changing

economic, political, and social landscape, seem to be combining to create a sea change

in public and private education. It is a fascinating, exciting, and sometimes bewildering

time to be an educator.

Lovett is in the midst of this revolution, and is doing its best to strike the proper

balance between embracing change and conserving what has proven to be effective

and stood the test of time. In many ways, Lovett is in the vanguard of progressive

independent schools, which would make Mrs. Lovett proud. The Upper School has a

clearly articulated mission, focused on developing core academic competencies and core

values, which will serve our students in college, in the workplace, and as 21st-century

citizens. We have examined our curriculum, pedagogy, and methods of assessment to

ensure that our Core Competencies are being developed and our Core Values are being

affirmed. We modified the Upper School daily schedule several years ago to provide

longer classes suitable to the teaching of these critical skills. Every Upper School student

will come to class with a laptop computer this year.

We constantly are searching for innovative ways to teach, and we encourage

and reward faculty who undertake thoughtful, prudent experiments in line with the

paradigm shifts Pat Bassett mentioned. This year, for example, we are partnering with

consultants from The Third Teacher and with local vendors to create an experimental

classroom in which we will explore how different configurations of furniture and in-

ternal space affect teaching and learning. We also will be paying attention to how ninth

grade students perform in courses following their physical education classes because

there is a lot of research indicating that rigorous exercise affects brain chemistry in

ways which are conducive to learning.

We certainly do not think we have all the answers. However, we are fairly sure that

we are asking many of the right questions. John Dewey, the great progressive educator

who served as an inspiration for Eva Edwards Lovett, once wrote, “If we teach today

as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.” In the spirit of John Dewey

and Mrs. Lovett, we embrace the challenges and opportunities that paradigm-shifting

changes present to us.

Bill Dunkel | Upper School Principal

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News Upper School

First Day of SchoolSenior girls walking in on the first day of school

College CounselingCheck the WebsiteA complete list of programming is available on the college counseling website, which

you can access from <www.lovett.org> under Academics> College Counseling. The

website also provides the schedule of upcoming college visits, scholarship materials,

tips for potential college athletes, and a four-year planning calendar. As always, college

materials and resource books are available for your perusal in the Counseling Office on

the second floor of the Upper School. All of our resources may be checked out.

College Reps to Visit LovettGet ready, juniors and seniors! The college reps are coming! On Monday, September 10,

from 8:45 am to 11:15 am, the College Counseling Office expects more than 250 colleges

to be represented on the Lovett campus. This is a chance for students to talk with

college representatives and to find out which colleges might be in their futures. Due

to the limited parking on campus, Lovett students and parent volunteers are asked to

park in the Mt. Paran Church parking deck south of Lovett’s back gate on Highway 41.

Shuttles will be provided before, during, and after the College Day activities.

2012–13 College Testing DatesSAT I and II and ACT materials are available in the College Counseling Office. Students

may register by visiting the College Board website at <www.collegeboard.com> or the

ACT website at <www.act.org>. Students should be sure to take the optional writing

section of the ACT since most colleges require it. The college counseling website lists

recommendations for appropriate testing dates and test options. Juniors and seniors

can discuss test-taking options as they meet with their college counselors—seniors in

the fall and juniors in the winter. The college counselors will meet with parents of the

sophomore class on Wednesday, October 10, at 7:00 pm in the Upper School Student

Lounge to discuss the PSAT and Subject Tests (Sat II).

SAT I or SAT II Testing Dates and DeadlinesTest Date Test Deadline

10/06/12 Both 9/07/12

11/07/12 Both 10/04/12

12/01/12 Both 11/01/12

1/26/13 Both 12/28/12

3/09/13 SAT I only 2/08/13

5/04/13 Both 4/05/13

6/01/13 Both 5/02/13

Lovett will serve as a testing center for the ACT and the SAT in 2012–13.

ACT Testing Dates and DeadlinesTest Date Deadline

9/08/12 8/17/12

10/27/12 9/21/12

12/08/12 11/02/12

2/09/13 1/11/13

4/13/13 3/08/13

6/08/13 5/03/13

Practice PSAT for FreshmenOn Wednesday, October 17, sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT, a preliminary

or “practice” SAT. For juniors, this test also helps students to ballpark their SAT scores

and serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship competition. The

test begins promptly at 8:00 am.

Again this year, Lovett will provide ninth graders with standardized testing

practice by giving them an unofficial version of the PSAT on October 17. Research

consistently shows that practice taking standardized tests leads to higher scores, and

that students can benefit from increased familiarity with the SAT, even if they have not

mastered all of the material that is tested.

The unofficial PSAT for freshmen will be provided and graded by Appelrouth

Tutoring Services. Jed Appelrouth, the founder of Appelrouth Tutoring, will meet with

freshmen and any interested ninth grade parents during Upper School assembly period

on November 28 (10:45 am). He will return students’ test scores, help them understand

those scores, offer some basic testing strategies, and answer any questions about the

test. Ninth grade parents are invited to attend and should watch the Lovett website for

the meeting location.

The freshmen test scores are unofficial, as is the test, and these scores will not

be stored in any student’s academic file at Lovett. While ninth graders do not need to

prepare for this test, please do encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep the night

before and take full advantage of this opportunity to garner valuable feedback. If you

have any questions, please contact Marsha Little, Upper School dean of academic affairs,

at mlittle@lovett.org or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1582.

Mark Your Calendars for Two Valuable Upper School ProgramsIn response to parent requests, Lovett started two new programs three years ago and

they were very well-received. We are happy to offer them again this year. If you are the

parent of a 9th or 10th grader, please join us at 7:00 pm on one of the two dates listed

below.

Wednesday, September 19: Academic Advising Overview for Grade 9 Parents,

Middle School Multipurpose Room

Upper School dean of academic affairs Marsha Little will lead this program. All

9th grade parents are strongly encouraged to attend. We’ll cover the nuances of Lovett’s

academic program, transcripts, grade reporting, and frequently asked questions.

Whether you are new to Lovett or not, this program will provide valuable information

to help your child make the most of his or her Upper School years.

Wednesday, October 10: Standardized Testing Overview for Grade 10 Parents,

Upper School Student Lounge

Director of college counseling Pam Fetters will provide a big-picture overview of

which standardized tests to take, and when. Learn the difference between the SAT and

ACT, when to take SAT Subject Tests, and which scores colleges look at, among other

things. This is extremely valuable information and you don’t want to miss this great

program.

Mark Your CalendarMock SAT for Juniors and Seniors

September 15, 2012

9:00 am

$10.00 per student

Registration information will be available in early September.

Contact the College Counseling Office with questions.

New Program for Parents of SeniorsWednesday, September 5, 7:00–8:00 pm

On Wednesday, September 5, from 7:00–8:00 pm, we hope to see all parents of seniors in

the Hendrix-Chenault Theater for an important college meeting. This program replaces

senior college night, which used to be held in conjunction with the senior supper. We

will meet with seniors in a workshop during the school day, so this is time set aside

exclusively for parents to answer all questions and to update you on information crucial

to what your sons and daughters will encounter over the next several months as they

write essays, prepare college applications, schedule and prepare for interviews, and

finish up any final testing. Please plan to attend this brief but vital meeting, and bring

your questions!

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News Upper SchoolInternational Gap Year—A Look Ahead

Zainub Dhanani, class of 2012, was Lovett’s first recipient of the Emily Dunn ’06 Memorial

Scholarship for International Gap Year Studies. This fund will support Zainub’s gap

year between her Lovett graduation and her freshman year at Harvard. Reflecting on the

opportunities afforded to her by the scholarship, Zainub wrote the following piece. If you have

questions about the scholarship, please contact Marsha Little, upper school dean of academic

affairs.

In all honesty, the fact that I have an entire year off of school still feels surreal. Though

the idea always seemed appealing, it also seemed far-fetched. Taking time off just

wasn’t part of the plan, and anyone who knows me knows that I always have a plan.

I’d always expected my life to follow a straight line—high school, then college, then

medical school. I only began seriously thinking about taking a gap year after falling ill during the first few months

of my senior spring semester. Although being sick was not an ideal way to begin my last semester at Lovett, I had a

lot of time to reflect and think about what I really wanted to do with my life. I realized I wanted to pursue two fields

completely unrelated to my “medical school plan.” I found a profound interest in culinary arts and an even greater

fascination with the study of Islamic history, law, and theology. It was these new intellectual interests that convinced

me to pursue a gap year.

I have started my gap year with a summer Arabic Intensive at Zaytuna College in Berkeley, Calif., the first

Muslim-American liberal arts college in the United States. In order to pursue my interest in Islamic studies, I will

hopefully extend my time at Zaytuna by auditing classes for part of the fall semester. I also hope to embark on a trip

to Saudi Arabia, particularly the Holy cities of Makkah and Medina. Beyond my first semester of Islamic pursuits, I

plan to indulge my love of culinary arts. Through the Emily Dunn Memorial Scholarship for International Gap Year

Studies, I will immerse myself in the traditions of Tuscan cuisine through the Organic Tuscany program, participating

in a simultaneous yoga and cooking program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a final culinary opportunity working

and studying the art of chocolate-making in a Guatemalan coffee shop in the town of Antigua. As I explore all of these

new interests, I also hope to hold on to old passions, particularly, my love of sustainability. Once again through the

generous help provided by the Emily Dunn Fund, I will be able to volunteer on a permaculture based community

project in the region of Andalusia in Spain.

I have no doubt that these remarkable opportunities will change my perspective on life. My hope is that traveling

to such a variety of countries will open my mind to see all that the world can offer. Exploring different fields and

experiencing these different environments will give me some clarity on what direction I want to take my future

studies and pursuits, whether it is a return to my medical school plan, further study of Islamic culture and history, or

maybe even a turn into culinary school.

Zainub Dhanani | First Recipient of the Emily Dunn ’06 Memorial Scholarship for International Gap Year Studies

Student Activities Sign UpsStudents in Grades 10–12 who would like to start or

continue a club at Lovett are invited to fill out the

online application on the school website under Student

Activities. A second opportunity to create a club will be

offered in January and open to all students in the Upper

School.

Leading a club is a great way to gain leadership

skills, make new friends, explore the values of the school

and the resources of the community.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact

Agnes Browning at abrowning@lovett.org.

Roger Press PublishedUpper School English

teacher Roger Press has

selected and edited an

anthology, Soldier Songs of

the Second World War, for

Cecil Woolf Publishers’

ongoing series, The Lives,

Works and Times of the 20th

Century War Poets. Mr. Press

acknowledges the help

of Lovett’s head librarian Robyn Martin in obtaining

materials from Davidson College and for facilitating a

visit to the Imperial War Museum in London to consult

primary sources. After editing a predecessor in the War

Poets Series, Trench Songs of the First World War (2008),

by his late father, John Press, Roger is excited at being

published in his own right in his native Britain.

SSpring 2012 Headmaster’s List

Students receiving a semester weighted average of 94 or higher and no grade of “N” in conduct were named to the Headmaster’s List.

Grade 9: Mary Winslow Anderson, Abby Benton, Caroline Blackmon, Steffi Bolton,

Mac Budd, Chloe Burns, Sarah Carpenter, Bennett Diaz, Emily Drake, Sehar Ebrahim,

Sonia Gupta, Wes Haley, Madison Hardee, Melissa Houghton, Campbell Jones,

Harrison Katapodis, Isabelle Leonaitis, Caty Lindauer, Kate Marino, Bryn McCarthy,

Clara McCollam, Chapman Monroe, Alex O’Shaughnessey, Ben Richards, McKenzie

Richards, Will Russ, Cros Saint, Clark Sanderson, Lindsey Watson, Alec White, and

Rachel Wong.

Grade 10: James Belsak, Katrina Binkley, Annie Boydston, Chris Bruns, Charlotte

Bunch, Matthew Cartledge, Foster Coleman, Frankie DeBorde, Clara Easterlin, Caroline

Edwards, Aggie Fricke, Saqlain Golandaz, Whitney Granberry, Elena Hartley, Grace

Horlock, Robert Houghton, Alex Kenan, Samantha Keng, Caroline Kenny, Andrew

Kring, Savannah Lee, Eddie McCrady, Jake Mercer, Carson Morris, Sade Oresegun,

Halle Payne, Janie Price, Jessica Pritchard, Natalie Sanders, Anisa Threlkeld, David

Wiens, and Mary Martha Wiggers.

Grade 11: Kyler Allen, Elizabeth Bogue, Kathleen Connell, Isabelle Culpepper, Brian

Dalton, Heather Degenkolb, Corey Erdoes, Katrina Hazim, William Henagan, Carly

Herbert, Mitchell Hightower, Carson Holden, Chelsea Kim, Jennifer Li, Melissa Li,

Ellie Mann, Chris Martin, Charlotte Matthews, Julian McIntyre, Astrid Michelson, Rob

Montgomery, Alexander Panos, Anna Perkins, Saneel Prabhu, Alexandra Quick, Sean

Reagan, Craig Rollins, Maggie Sinkler, William Smith, Lizzy Wesley, Alston White,

James Wilby, and Tianyi Zheng.

Grade 12: Daisy Adams, Tess Adams, Cameron Armstrong, Hope Barker, Mary

Catherine Battle, Claire Beskin, Elwyn Bridges, Danielle Currin, Caroline Deisley,

Zainub Dhanani, Peter Diaz, Patrick Emerson, Katie Fee, Grant Fergusson, Lauren

Formica, Megan Fricke, Winbriel Gandy, John Hale, Maddi Hartley, Hannah Hempel,

Marcus Jackson, Kourtlynn Johnson, Camille Kapaun, Amina Khan, J.B. Lamb,

Brittany Landon, Jay Mainthia, Emma Major, Arun Marsten, Grace Meade, Ty Mitchell,

Emmala Moffett, Mary Morel, Frances Neal, Nils Okeson, Elizabeth Ridgeway, Andrew

Rockoff, Lorin Rogers, Kelsey Roof, Gracie Salmon, Bryan Sanderson, Kelly Scalf, Max

Silbiger, George Spencer, Caroline Szyperski, Colin Tucker, Katy Underwood, Hugh

van Heesewijk, Kelly Williams, Alex Wilson, Cyrus Wilson, Jessie Wolfe, and Maggie

Wolters.

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SSpring 2012Scholars List

News Fine ArtsFriends of the ArtsThe Fine Arts at Lovett continue to amaze me. I remember

attending my first Lovett choral concert when my oldest

child was in Lower School. We had a chance to hear the

Lower, Middle, and Upper School choruses in one night.

I felt like I could have been at Carnegie Hall listening to

professional choirs, and they were students—most under

the age of 17! This is a tribute to our talented students, as

well as our Fine Arts faculty comprised of professional,

practicing artists.

What truly sets Lovett apart is the fact that 90 percent

of our student body participates in the Fine Arts. At what

other school would you have several members of the

football team take off their helmets and run over to join

their choral group singing the National Anthem? We saw

that at Lovett last fall, and it made a big impression on me.

I am excited to have the opportunity to give back to our

exceptional Lovett community.

As President of the Friends of the Arts (FOTA) this year, I encourage you to join me in both promoting and

supporting Lovett Fine Arts. Visit the Fine Arts section of the Lovett website to become a member of FOTA, view the

calendar of upcoming events, and volunteer.

Just a few of the many things FOTA provides to the Lovett community:

We work as liaisons with our faculty and staff to free-up their time so they can focus their talents on our musicians,

dancers, actors, singers, and artists.

We encourage attendance at more than 40 annual performances.

We raise funds through our membership drive, Student Art Project, and The Great Conversation.

We sponsor two much-loved events—Screen on the Green and the Spring Arts Festival.

We provide student scholarships and grant funds for equipment needed by our faculty to increase opportunities

available to our students.

We promote the arts through our Faculty Holiday Art Show & Sale before the holidays and our Student Art Show in

the spring.

We feed our performers! We provide nourishment to our students and faculty before many student performances

and during tech weeks.

We create community awareness through the publication of the Fine Arts Program, the FOTA Flash, and our new

monthly newsletter.

We co-sponsor a three-year collaboration with the High Museum of Art. This includes free student admission for

special events, Lovett Family Nights, student internships, and professional development for faculty.

I hope to see you this year in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater as we applaud our orchestra, jazz band, and dancers.

Or, in the Woodward Theater, where we will laugh and cry as our drama students perform. Or, maybe at All Saints’

Episcopal Church in December for the annual Lessons and Carols performed by the Lovett Singers. Or, maybe in the

Lovett Galleria in April, where we showcase our senior students’ art. There are so many opportunities to appreciate

the Arts at Lovett. Come and Enjoy!

Anne Marino | FOTA President

Upcoming Exhibitions in the Lovett GalleriaMoving Forward: Atlanta’s Emerging ArtistsThrough September 21

Atlanta’s Emerging Artists will be on view in Lovett’s

Galleria through September 21. You will experience

work by six artists who have very individual approaches

to their materials and subject matter. Photography,

drawing, painting, and ceramics are included. We hope

you will take time to read about their inspiration, learn

about their processes, and enjoy their work.

Tribute in LightOctober 21–26

Photography exhibition in conjunction with Atlanta

Celebrates Photography

Upper School Photography ProgramPlease consider donating a 35mm film camera to the

Upper School.

We are still using film and would appreciate

cameras that you may not be using due to digital

technology.

Please email kwalter@lovett.org for further

information.

Screen on the GreenSaturday, September 22, 8:00 PM, Kilpatrick Stadium, Movie TBAPreparations are well underway for Screen on the

Green, a family festival featuring a great movie

selected by the Lower School children, as well as

hot chocolate, pizza, frisbees, and fun. Bring the

kids, blankets, and lawn chairs, and enjoy a family-

friendly movie under the stars! Screen on the Green

is sponsored by Friends of the Arts.

Grade 9: Markell Adams, Jack Barnes, Peyton Bell, Alexandra Blitch, Reilly Bradford,

Hannah Bulvin, Allison Burns, Vallie Candler, Cleo Chang, Rhodes Denny, Emily

Drewry, Tommy Duffy, Andrew Duncan, Jake Fulwiler, Austin Gaalema, Nick

Gambardella, Harrison Hackett, Max Hart, Ian Henderson, Jack Holder, Hardie Jackson,

James Kolsby, Malone Laird, Molly Lautares, McRae Mayfield, Eli Mercer, Mirabel

Michelson, Andrew Monden, Mary Bryan Pope, Dorothy Rau, Lauren Reeves, Nick

Sear, Camille Ward, Emma Ward, Sydney Wargo, Molly Withington, and Cammy

Wooddall.

Grade 10: Ziad Ammar, Bill Bedinger, Jay Bland, Farah Charania, Kennedy Crenshaw,

Virginia Dalton, Lydia Flock, Riley Frazer, Camilla Grayson, Cameron Greer, Vivian

Ilonzo, Charlie Ingram, Audrey Jackson, Helen Johnson, Will Johnson, Patrick Keough,

Noor Khan, Tommy Lanier, Wesleigh Lourie, Suzanna Mayer, Connor McCarthy, Austin

McCartney, Lindsey Reid, Connor Reynolds, Frances Salmon, Linzy Scott, Julia Selman,

Olivia Strader, Ashley Taylor, Sarah Teichner, George Timberlake, Christopher Torie,

Grant Towles, Cecilia Ward, Bryce Watson, Christopher West, Anna White, and Andrew

Wilson.

Students with a semester unweighted average of 90 or higher and no grade of “N” in conduct were named to the Scholars List.

Grade 11: Forrest Bell, Charlie Biggerstaff, Taylor Brown, Laura Carr, Amelia Coletti,

John Coletti, Shahla Delawalla, Samantha Dietz, Leslie Espenschied, Will Ewing, Guy

Fulwiler, Cody Harrison, Ellery Haycook, Preston Hill, Darius Hollis, Gayle Jenks,

Hannah Johnson, Will Johnston, Anna Kate Jones, Madison Lathi, Michael MacDonald,

Mitchell Marino, Grace McCollam, Kimberly McDonald, Jamila Moses, Jasmine

Movagharnia, Walt Muller, Geoffrey Neville, Marie Northington, Jordan Pakula, Kelly

Peterson, Reid Pickett, Anna Sewell, Vasser Seydel, Ella Simmons, Caitlin Smith, Dani

Smith, Jonathan Song, Suzannah Tarkington, Emily Valentino, Abigail Van Horn,

Cooper Ward, Margot Williams, and Laura Wymer.

Grade 12: Coleman Barrie, Katie Bazzel, Will Collins, Caroline Cronk, Robert Currie,

Alex Fitzpatrick, Lee Martin Frazer, Lindsey Green, Frances Hattink, Tate Haverty,

Wesley Himot, Tatianna Jackson, Hannah James, Fraser Jones, Tate Mabon, Dylan

McIntyre, Taylor Morris, Marcy O’Halloran, Nicolaos Panos, Kendall Payne, Victoria

Posmantur, Catherine Satcher, Brooks Schoen, Avery Schroeder, Austin Scott, Sade Sims,

Carlyle Vincent, and Jordan Wolfe.

Lovett’s men’s chorus group—including members of the football team—sing the National Anthem before kickoff.

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LovettThe Lovett SchoolCommunications Office4075 Paces Ferry Road, N.W.Atlanta, Georgia 30327-3009

www.lovett.org(404) 262-3032

September 2012Volume 31Number 1

The Lovett School admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Lovett School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its employment practices, admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

LionBacker One-Stop ShoppingJoin LionBackers, a spirit committee, concessions list,

and/or make your picnic reservation today! Check out

the LionBackers page on the Lovett website for “One-Stop

Shopping” and fill out the LionBackers Summary Form.

For membership information, contact Courtney Martin at

cmartin1780@aol.com.

LionBackers PicnicFriday, September 15, 2012

6:00 PM

Before the football game against Marist

To make a reservation, please email Courtney Martin at

cmartin1780@aol.com. If you have any questions, please

contact Allison Adzema at aradzema@gmail.com or

Isabel Pope at isabelpope@aol.com.

9th Annual Ladies Tennis TournamentMonday, October 1, 2012

8:30 AM–1:30 PM

Lovett Tennis Courts

Join the fun! Entry includes lunch, prizes, and more!

Tournament and court sponsorships are available at

several affordable levels. The registration forms are

available on the LionBackers page of the Lovett website.

Questions? Please contact Suci Jackson at suciandhardie@

bellsouth.net or Carolyn Shiverick at wshiverick@aol.

com.

20th Annual Golf TournamentMonday, October 22, 2012

Peachtree Golf Club

The Lovett LionBackers largest fundraiser returns to

one of the most prestigious clubs in America for a great

day of golf. All monies raised go to support our athletic

programs. Make sure to register early as this event sold

out in one day last year. Hole sponsorships are also

available but will go quickly. Look for the entry forms on

the LionBackers page of the Lovett website.

Registration for sponsors began August 14.

Registration for non-sponsor individual golfers starts

September 7. Sign up early—space is limited! Price per

golfer is $400.

Questions? Please contact Tommy Boudreau at

ftboudreau@gmail.com or (770) 231-1610.

Art at Children’s HospitalsLower School students in the third, fourth, and fifth

grades worked hard last May to create artworks for

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Many framed originals

were hung in Children’s Healthcare locations throughout

Atlanta. Lovett students’ artwork is frequently hung at

Scottish Rite and Egleston Hospitals to help brighten the

day for patients and staff.

Middle School—Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly) Updated FablesMark your calendars for the fall Middle School

performance of Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly) Updated Fables on

Thursday, October 4 at 7:00 pm in the Hendrix-Chenault

Theater. This laugh-out-loud comedy will bring to life

such favorite characters as the Tortoise and the Hare,

and introduce you a whole new group of outlandish

characters as the Crazy Butcher and the Lounge Singer.

Come see this slightly updated, slightly outrageous

version of Aesop’s classic fables. You may remember

that this production was originally performed by the

Middle School five years ago, and it was so much fun,

we’ve decided to bring it back! Admission is free, so come

on out and support your talented, funny Lovett Middle

School thespians.

Videography“What is video-streaming?”Again this year, you’ll be able to join us live online for all

Fine Arts performing arts events (band, chorus, dance,

orchestra, and theater arts) brought to you by Atlanta’s

own Proper Medium video productions company, owned

and operated by Lovett alum Blake Williams ‘98. For

more information and access, visit the Fine Arts section

of the Lovett website, where you will also find the

schedule of events for this year. DVDs will be available in

the Fine Arts Office.

News AthleticsNews Fine Arts

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Page 1Trying to Keep Up with the Online Calendar?

Page 1Celebrate Homecoming 2012

Page 2Open Office Hours with the Headmaster—New This YearA news publication of The Lovett School

Lower School student artwork featured at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Baseball/Softball Complex

Featured in Athletic BusinessLovett’s Baseball/Softball Complex was featured in the

Athletic Business magazine as a state-of-the-art facility.

To view the article, go to <www.lovett.org/who-we-are/

lovett-in-the-press> and click on 2012.

Ricky Davis Achieves Top Tennis CertificationThe International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA)

announced that Ricky Davis achieved iTPA’s Certified

Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) designation by

passing a 20-competency based educational curriculum.

CTPS is considered the gold standard in the industry,

and focuses on in-depth, evidence-based tennis-specific

training research. Congratulations, Ricky!

Boys BasketballBoys Basketball Pre-Selection Meeting

The pre-selection meeting for all boys wishing to

participate in the selection process for boys basketball

will be held on Wednesday, September 26, at 6:00 pm in

the Wallace Gymnasium. This meeting is mandatory

for all boys and one parent wishing to be a part of the

program this year.

Boys Basketball Selection Process

Middle School Boys: October 22–24, 4:00–5:30 pm.

Upper School Boys: October 29–31, 4:00–5:30 pm.

The location of the workouts is TBD. Participants should

wear T-shirts, shorts, spandex, socks, and basketball/

court-type shoes. Please no running-type shoes.

SwimmingMiddle School swimming will start on October 1 from

3:45–5:00 pm. Varsity swimming will start October 22

from 5:00–6:45 pm.