Triangle Magazine Fall 2014

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TRIANGLEBrentwood Academy Magazine | Fall 2014

Walk Thru the Bible

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GRADUATION SPOTLIGHT PAGE 13

NASHVILLE TO NORMANDY PAGE 26

CLASS REUNIONS PAGE 46

Dear BA Family,

What do you remember from childhood? Our minds are incredible treasure troves of retained learning and historical record-keeping. Along with details and images, our memories store patterns we have come to recognize, as well as the capacity to imagine and remember. With this ability we can picture what is not yet, consider what might be, and hope for what is yet to come!

In ways we don’t understand, the mind makes connections as it stores information. Sometimes a memory is triggered by a bit of music, the scent of baking bread, or the sound of someone’s voice. At other times, our dreams are inspired by a powerful story or a personal relationship with someone who motivates and encourages us. These memories and dreams, skills and hopes, take form in a perspective about ourselves and our world. Our learning, whether formal or informal, shapes not only what we know and what we can do, but also what we value and how we value ourselves.

You may have heard a phrase around Brentwood Academy: “Another GREAT DAY at BA!” Although this provokes enthusiasm and laughter, the underpinnings of the expression are essential elements of the values that we teach, as well as how we see ourselves. Two key ideas provide a sense of purpose, perspective, and passion for what we do every day. First, we believe and trust that God is at work for His eternal purposes in everything that happens in our lives. Second, we recognize that we always have a choice about how we respond.

Because we have determined to acknowledge that God alone deserves the glory for everything we enjoy, we recognize that God is also at work in the most difficult and painful of circumstances. Something healthy and profound occurs when we trust God for his provision and purposes as we yield to and depend on Him. This personal responsibility not only involves our choices about our attitudes, but also the choice of our response to the claims God has on our lives. Will we recognize God’s authority over every aspect of our lives, beginning with our need for a savior and continuing through our daily obedience to Him?

Whether you are young or old, new to BA or a long-time family member, may you experience the growth that comes from a nurturing and challenging environment.

May God bless our efforts to serve Him, see Him, and give Him all the glory. In the process, may God remind us that He is able to do more than we can ask or imagine.

In His Service with You,

Headmaster

Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person —body, mind, and spirit—to the glory of God.

On the Cover: Brentwood Academy students “signal” their way through the Old Testament during the Walk Thru the Bible event in August.

F R O M T H E H E A D M A S T E R

B R E N T W O O D A C A D E M Y M I S S I O N


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Walk Thru the Bible Students and faculty learn the entire Old Testament in one day.

National Recognition BA’s forensics team reaches new heights.

Commencement 2014 Graduates spread their wings as they leave the nest.

Nashville to Normandy French teacher represents Nashville at D-Day ceremony.

Fine Arts UpdateFlight literary magazine offers outlet for creativity.

Celebrating Faithful ServiceFaculty honor Myles McSterling and Charlie Harper.

Athletics Update Ten graduating seniors commit to college athletics in spring ceremony.

Alumni News Updates on the lives of BA graduates.

Class Reunions Photos from the summer gatherings for the classes of ‘74, ‘79, ‘84, ‘89, ‘94, ‘99, ‘04, ‘09.

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HEADMASTERCurtis G. Masters

HEADMASTER EMERITUSWilliam B. Brown, Jr.

2014-2015 TRUSTEE CHAIR John Roberson

2014-2015 ALUMNI COUNCIL CO-PRESIDENTSDick Cole ‘84Destin Tompkins ‘95

2014-2015 BA PARENTS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTTerri Vafiades

EDITORSLeah HoskinsSusan ShaferCindy Tripp

STAFF WRITERSLulu Luton Clark ‘76Leah HoskinsPeggy PedenSusan Shafer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSEmily BordersSteve HollisKatherine Nesbitt ‘17David SawyerKayla Williamson ‘16

GRAPHIC DESIGNPhil Goodman

PHOTOGRAPHY Andy CollignonWylie FranksPhil GoodmanBarry Robbins Jennifer Vickery SmithTerry Wyatt

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Walk Thru the BibleSTUDENTS EQUIPPED AND EMPOWERED WITH GOD’S WORD

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Walk Thru the BibleSTUDENTS EQUIPPED AND EMPOWERED WITH GOD’S WORD

In August, students, faculty, and guests spent one day learning to tell the entire story of the Old Testament by using 77 hand gestures and phrases. Led by Walk Thru the Bible—OT Live instructors and fueled by the energy of interactive learning (and a jeans day),

students transformed the gyms into classrooms filled with movement and laughter. By the end of the day, students were armed with the ability to share the greatest story ever told.



T he leaders provided by Walk Thru the Bible Ministries taught students the chronological events of the Old

Testament with words and 77 distinct hand and arm motions to help them remember each one. It wasn’t long before students and faculty were sailing through the story like pros, surprising even themselves at how quickly they were learning OT facts and stories.

But just what was the purpose? By clarifying the many events and people of the Old Testament, students saw the connecting events of the OT and how the events and people lead to Christ. As students saw the overview structure, they were inspired to dig deeper into the texts once the foundation had been laid.

Brentwood Academy Spiritual Life Director Rian Berger initiated sponsoring the event after seeing it done at his home church during his youth. “I thought it would be a great platform for our spiritual life classes, chapels, and retreats to refer to as we move through the school year.”

The Old Testamentis like a big arrow that points to Jesus.”

- Sarah Pleasant ‘15

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Now we know where to find Old Testament stories and how to explain them to other people.”

- Olivia Davis ‘15

And what did the students think of this unique learning method? Landon Fuller ‘15 liked that it was interactive and that “everybody really got into it. It was an awesome way to learn.”

Walk Thru the Bible was founded in the early 1970s by then seminary student Bruce Wilkinson. One of the ministry’s goals is to “ignite a passion for God’s Word through innovative live events… .”

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77 Steps taken from OT Live (The Old Testament Student Experience), Copyright 2010 by Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. Used by permission. For information on hosting Walk Thru the Bible live events at your church, please visit walkthru.org or call 800-361-6131.

The instructors who led the BA students and faculty through the five-hour program encouraged participants to repeat the Old Testament words and gestures once a day for a week, once a week for a month, and once a month for a year, with the promise that “it is then yours forever.”

The program was such a success that plans are now in process to have students and faculty “tackle” the New Testament next year. Mr. Berger summarizes the event by saying, “it was a reminder of God’s amazing story, amazing love, and amazing plan.”

Favorite hand sign has to be ‘RED SEA.’”

- Will Boling ‘15

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F or several years, students and faculty have begun each morning with scripture reading. Last year was spent reading through the book of Acts. Spiritual Life

Director Rian Berger and Headmaster Curt Masters were planning ahead for the 2014-15 school year last spring and began to discuss how to encourage students to begin the practice of scripture memorization.

“Mr. Masters often reminds us of the importance of teaching eternal things to our students,” Mr. Berger said. “So many things in life that we pursue will fade and wither, but as Isaiah 40:8 says, ‘the word of God stands forever.’”

Mr. Berger says they wanted to find an easily accessible way to put scripture in students’ and faculty members’ hands so that becoming familiar with scripture would become an everyday part of their lives.

“I have friends in a men’s Bible study, and they showed me scripture cards they keep in their pockets for memorization. So we took the idea and created a deck of 52 cards, printed front and back, and handed them out to every student and faculty member at the start of school. There are 104 verses that are categorized by topics like God’s goodness, our identity, anger, depression, and fear. Each morning, one of these verses is being discussed in class, but if students happen to be struggling with something else on that particular day, they can flip through and find the verse that relates to what they are dealing with and meditate on that verse. The idea is to have the verses at their fingertips.”

Berger explains the initial step of this process is familiarization. “Just becoming familiar with scripture is key. The next step is to encourage memorization. It is an everyday process. We all know that what we fill our minds with dictates our thoughts and our behaviors. This is just one more way to help transform the way we think.”

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NATIONALRECOGNITIONFORENSICS TEAM FINISHES STRONG AT TOURNAMENT IN KANSAS CITY

BY KATHERINE NESBITT ‘17

Brentwood Academy has always been blessed to have an exemplary fine arts department. From plays to musicals to the Academy Singers, Brentwood Academy has defined itself in the fine arts community. As the years have gone by, BA has established itself in yet another area: speech and debate.

T he forensics (speech and debate) program at Brentwood Academy began in the mid-90s, but this past summer, the BA forensics team accomplished things that it never has before. For the first time, nine national qualifiers

from BA competed at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Overland Park, Kansas. The qualifiers included Lexie Harvey ‘14 in Original Oratory, Amanda East ‘14 in Dramatic Interpretation, Jacqueline Lunsford ‘14 in Dramatic Interpretation, Will Boling ‘15 in International Extemporaneous Speaking, Maddie Jarrard ‘16 in Domestic


NATIONALRECOGNITIONFORENSICS TEAM FINISHES STRONG AT TOURNAMENT IN KANSAS CITY

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Extemporaneous Speaking, Cooper Smith ‘16 and Michael Rankin ‘16 in Duo Interpretation, and Brandon Black ‘17 and Katherine Nesbitt ‘17 in Duo Interpretation.

This nation-wide tournament is the largest academic competition in the world, and Brentwood Academy made an outstanding showing. For the first time since 2003, BA had a main-event finalist. In a pool of over 200 competitors, Lexie Harvey placed third in the nation in the category of Original Oratory. About her experience, Lexie said, “Nationals was an amazing experience. Going into the week, I simply was excited about competing and had a goal to make the first cut. However, I was fortunate

enough to make finals.”

BA had yet another name on the finals stage: Amanda East. As the national champion in Expository Speaking, Amanda had an extremely exciting tournament. “After I got knocked out of DI (Dramatic

Interpretation), I practiced my Expository speech numerous times,” she remembers. “The night before finals, I finally focused on the delivery of my speech rather than trying to remember the words. After two days of competition with it, I didn’t have to stress out because I had it down. Before I went up on stage to give my speech, I kept on saying my speech to myself. I didn’t talk to anyone, so I wouldn’t get nervous. Then I gave my speech, and that was that!”

This nation-wide tournament is the largest academic competition in the world, and Brentwood Academy made an outstanding showing.

Lexie Harvey ‘14, aka #289, celebrates making finals.

Lexie performs on “The Big Stage” and finishes third.


In addition to the intense competition of the tournament, the team had a chance to grow stronger and come together. Amanda said, “Although competition at the tournament is the same, the team aspect is different. All of the Tennessee qualifiers come together and compete as a whole. Additionally, we get to spend more time with the people on the BA team since we are there for the week. I like it because I get to spend more time with people I enjoy being around.”

While the BA team graduated six talented seniors, some amazing potential waits to be discovered. BA faculty member and forensics coach Ryan Hubbard said that he is ready for the team to have another great season. He has already seen some amazing things from the freshmen on our team and is looking forward to exploring the debate side of forensics as, this year, BA has a debate team. His main goal for the upcoming year in forensics is to have a finalist at a national tournament at some point in the year. While he considers such a goal to be lofty, BA’s team is only getting stronger and closer to accomplishing it. Mr. Hubbard is preparing for a successful year for his team!

National Champion Amanda East ‘14 celebrates with BA Forensics Coach Ryan Hubbard.

(Back row) Will Boling ‘15, Amanda East ‘14, Michael Rankin ‘16, Lexie Harvey ‘14, Cooper Smith ‘16, Jacqueline Lunsford ‘14, Coach Ryan Hubbard; (front row) Brandon Black ‘17, Katherine Nesbitt ‘17, and Maddie Jarrard ‘16.

Lexie Harvey ‘14 (left), Ryan Hubbard, and Amanda East ‘14 display their tournament hardware.

BRENTWOOD ACADEMY

COMMENCEMENTMay 26, 2014

G R A D U AT I O N AWA R D S


BRENTWOOD ACADEMY

COMMENCEMENTMay 26, 2014

Allison CheesemanBill Brown Founders

Award, Valedictorian,Carlton Flatt

Athletic Award

Brandon TaylorCarlton Flatt

Athletic Award

Madison RennerSalutatorian

Abbie WhitehurstAndy Anderson

Spiritual Life Award

Lyle Husband ‘93Clyde Swift

Faculty Award

G R A D U AT I O N AWA R D S

T he 110 members of the Brentwood Academy Class of 2014 received their diplomas from Headmaster Curt Masters and Trustee Chair J. Mac Brown ’83 in graduation

ceremonies on May 26 at Brentwood Baptist Church. Each graduate also received an inscribed Bible from the Alumni Council, presented by Richmond Williams ‘93, Alumni Council co-president.

Graduation speakers, selected by their classmates, were Lexie Harvey and Camp Moore.

Allison Cheeseman was named valedictorian. Madison Renner was honored as salutatorian.

The recipient of the William Brown Founders Award was Allison Cheeseman, who was selected for her representation of all aspects of the mission of the school. The Andy Anderson Spiritual Life Award went to Abbie Whitehurst. Carlton Flatt Athletic Awards went to Brandon Taylor and Allison Cheeseman.

The Clyde Swift Faculty Award, given to the faculty member who continually furthers the mission of the school, went to Lyle Husband ’93, who has been a member of the Brentwood Academy faculty for 15 years.

GRADUATIONS P O T L I G H T


T he members of the Class of 2014 are attending 46 different colleges in 15 states across the nation. These students were awarded over $6.9 million dollars in academic, leadership, and athletic scholarships, not including the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. Jonah Reels was named

a National Achievement Outstanding Participant, Jacqueline Lunsford was named a National Merit Commended Scholar, and Allison Cheeseman, Madison Renner, and Andrew Wilson were named National Merit Finalists. The following list outlines the schools to which each student was offered admission. The college each graduate is attending is listed in red print.

CONGRATULATIONSClass of 2014


Nicholas Robert Amitrano - Purdue University, Arizona State University, Auburn University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Florida, North Carolina State University, Pennsylvania State University

Shelly Dean Arms -Shelly will travel on various mission trips prior to choosing the college she will attend in the fall of 2015. Bellarmine University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Rochester College, Samford University, Taylor University

Tyra Mone’t Avery - Belmont University, Middle Tennessee State University, Samford University, Tennessee Technological University, Western Kentucky University

Madeline Ann Balser - Wake Forest University, Tulane University

Derek Anthony Barnett - University of Tennessee Knoxville

Elijah Luke Blankenship - Mississippi State University, Belmont University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Union University

Kenneth Earl Blue II - Clark Atlanta University, University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program, Western Kentucky University

Megan Taylor Broadbent - Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Abigail Elizabeth Brown - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, Western Kentucky University

Bailey Margaret Brown - Mississippi State University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Warren Barnes Brown - Mississippi State University, Auburn University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Caroline Elizabeth Buchanon - DePaul University, Appalachian State University, Belmont University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Savannah College of Art and Design, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Western Kentucky University

James Garrett Bull - University of Alabama, Purdue University,University of Tennessee Knoxville

Mark Andrew Bull - University of Alabama, Furman University, Purdue University, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Union University William James Camp - Elon University, Belmont University

Gregory Zane Cantrell III - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi

Hannah Catherine Caudill - Belmont University, Lipscomb University

Rachel Leigh Chamberlain - University of South Alabama, Auburn University, Belmont University, College of Charleston, Eckerd College, Flagler College, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Samford University

Allison Christian Cheeseman - Davidson College, Indiana University Bloomington

George Ritten Chunn - Birmingham-Southern College, Millsaps College, Transylvania University

Aubrey Layne Collins - Samford University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Shelby Lynn Collins - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, Samford University

Kyle Mason Conger - Belmont University

Carrie Vance Cowart - Pepperdine University, Abilene Christian University, American University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Ashlyn Grace Cranford - Lipscomb University, Belmont University

Cameron Anthony Currin - Western Kentucky University, University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program

Christopher Allen Currin - Western Kentucky University, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program

Andrew Thomas DeLong - Carnegie Mellon University, Auburn University, Case Western Reserve University, Clemson University,Furman University, University of Mississippi, Pepperdine University

Karin Anne Denney - Lipscomb University, Belmont University, Middle Tennessee State University, Rhodes College, Virginia Intermont College

Olivia Leigh Dickerson - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi Amanda Kristen East - DePaul University, American University, Boston University, George Mason University, Hofstra University, University of South Carolina, Suffolk University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University at Buffalo-SUNY

Kingsley Elizabeth East - Baylor University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Mississippi

Amanda Jacqueline Eidson - University of Alabama, University of Mississippi

CONGRATULATIONSClass of 2014


Christianna Jonae’ Ellison - Belmont University, Birmingham-Southern College Parker Reed Evans - University of Alabama, Samford University,University of Tennessee Knoxville

Anna Katherine Franks - Samford University, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi

Mary-Margaret Glass - University of Mississippi, University of Alabama

Christine Elise Graham - Auburn University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Marcus Lamont Graham - Lindsey Wilson College, Austin Peay State University, Western Kentucky University

Jonathan Henry Grainger - Sewanee: The University of the South, Auburn University, Centre College, Florida State University, University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Joshua O’Nealee Greer - Austin Peay State University, Liberty University, Lindsey Wilson College, Morgan State University,Western Kentucky University Amanda Margaret Haley - Pace University (NYC), American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Belmont University, DePaul University, Franklin College Switzerland, The King’s College, Purchase College-SUNY, Savannah College of Art and Design

Martha Tatum Hardin - Furman University, Abilene Christian University, Baylor University, Clemson University, University of North Alabama, Pepperdine University, Texas Christian University Lexie Leigh Harvey - Furman University, Auburn University, Baylor University, Clemson University, Elon University, Pepperdine University, Samford University, Southern Methodist University

Taylor Faith Hasty - Samford University, University of Alabama

Lyndsey Hayes Hertzberg - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Carson-Newman University, Lipscomb University

Ellen Elizabeth Hill - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Georgia, Southern Methodist University

Corbin Alexandra Horton - Lipscomb University, Belmont University, Carson-Newman University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Martin

Katelyn Barth Horton - Lipscomb University, Auburn University,University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Union University

Jeffrey Joseph Hughes - Purdue University, Lipscomb University, Wofford College Christian James Husi - Western Kentucky University, East Tennessee State University, Martin Luther College

Julia Grace Jamison - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, College of Charleston, University of Georgia

Joseph Cordell Johnson - Tennessee State University, Lindsey Wilson College, Thomas More College, Western Kentucky University

Randall Bowen Johnson, Jr. - Mississippi State University, Butler University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology,University of Tennessee Knoxville

Rebecca Elizabeth Johnson - Samford University, Belmont University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Kathryn Crenshaw Kay - Auburn University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Caitlin Rylee Kenney - Maryville College, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Carson Wayne Kirkpatrick - Middle Tennessee State University, Appalachian State University, DePaul University, Samford University, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Western Kentucky University

Emily Anne Klippenstein - Auburn University, University of Alabama, Belmont University, University of Mississippi, Samford University

(Back row) Drew DeLong, Maddie Balser, Jacqueline Lunsford, Jonah Reels; (front row) Andrew Wilson, Valerie Tewell, Allison Cheeseman


Gracie Holladay Knestrick - Belmont University, Auburn University, Elon University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Savannah Elizabeth Koehn - Baylor University, Appalachian State University, Auburn University, Florida State University, Texas Christian University

Madeline Taylor Kolb - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, University of Mississippi, University of San Diego

Maren Cheyenne Kreid - Louisiana Tech University

Matthew Eli Lisanby - University of Alabama, Auburn University, Furman University, University of Kentucky, University of Mississippi, Western Kentucky University

Jay Kendall Luna - Samford University, University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Mississippi

Jacqueline Christine Lunsford - Northwestern University, University of Alabama, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tulane University

Kamil Jerome Malone - Lindsey Wilson College, Austin Peay State University, Carson-Newman University, Tennessee Technological University, Western Kentucky University Brooke Elizabeth Martin - Western Kentucky University, University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Laura Lane McBride - Mississippi State University, University of Alabama, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Pamela Allis McMillan - Taylor University, Charleston Southern University, Lipscomb University, Tennessee State University

Sandra Carolina Meneses - Berea College, Lipscomb University, Western Kentucky University Grant Eastland Miller - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Mississippi, Murray State University, Western Kentucky University

Campbell Lawrence Moore - The King’s College, Auburn University, Hillsdale College Adriel Elizabeth Morton - Belmont University, Baylor University, Elon University, Samford University, Southern Methodist University, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Texas Christian University

Katherine Leigh Napier - Belmont University, City University of New York, Hunter College-CUNY, University of Louisville, Pace University

Sarah McGahan Nichols - Mississippi State University, Eastern Kentucky University, Lipscomb University, University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program

Kendall Grace Parsons - Douglas J. Aveda Institute, Pellissippi State College, University of Alabama

Sandra Katherine Pearce - Elon University, College of Charleston, Furman University, University of Puget Sound, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Tanner Koltveit Priest - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Mississippi

Canyon Wells Pritchard - Coastal Carolina University, Eckerd College, Jacksonville University, Middle Tennessee State University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Spring Hill College, University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Sara Elisabeth Pritchard - Tennessee Wesleyan College, Carson-Newman University, Freed-Hardeman University, Lipscomb University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Union University

Jonah Alexander Reels - Johns Hopkins University, University of Alabama, Amherst College

Madison Caroline Renner - Vanderbilt University, Duke University, Princeton University, University of Richmond, University of Virginia

Mariah Jasmine Rivera - Western Kentucky University

Julianne Mason Rodgers - Julianne will pursue interests in the entertainment industry.

Daniel Ford Rowe - University of Alabama, Auburn University, Baylor University, Clemson University, Furman University, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Texas Christian University

(L-R) Jonathan Grainger, Caitlin Kenney, Lexie Harvey, George Chunn, Kate Pearce


Madison Reed Sartin - Baylor University, University of Alabama,Furman University, Samford University

Samuel Joseph Scruggs - University of Tennessee Knoxville

Uel Amunique Shanklin - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Memphis, University of Mississippi, Murray State University, Western Kentucky University

Chandler Vaughn Sinclair - University of Colorado Boulder, Auburn University, Northeastern University, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Southern Methodist University

Alexandra Taylor Smith - Point Loma Nazarene University, Baylor University, Belmont University, Loyola Marymount University, University of Mississippi, Pepperdine University,University of Tennessee Knoxville

Cameron Grace Spooner - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Belmont University, Samford University

Rachel Alexandra Stone - University of Georgia, Appalachian State University, Auburn University, University of Missouri, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Texas Christian University Reagan Christine Stovenour - Western Kentucky University, Elon University, Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Harrison Sorrell Stover - Mississippi State University, Auburn University, Clemson University, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Vanderbilt University

William Tyler Swafford - Eastern Kentucky University, Butler University, University of Dayton

Brandon Lee Taylor - Houston Baptist University, University of Tampa, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Valerie Christine Tewell - Wheaton College, Boston University, Colorado School of Mines

Margaret Cary Tulloch - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Mississippi

Molly Elizabeth Vogel - Loyola Marymount University, Belmont University, Chapman University

Sarah Jessica Weaver - DePaul University, American University,University of Colorado Boulder, Hofstra University, Oglethorpe University

Lindsay Faith Weldon - University of Mississippi, Belmont University, Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Abigail Elizabeth Whitehurst - University of Alabama, Baylor University

Pherius Malik Wilhoite - Western Kentucky University, Lindsey Wilson College

Malcolm Brady Williams - University of Alabama, Clemson University, University of Georgia

Andrew Hayward Wilson - Texas Christian University, University of Mississippi, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Pennsylvania State University, University of Richmond, Southern Methodist University, Vanderbilt University, Wake Forest University, Washington & Lee University, Washington University in St. Louis

Claire Elizabeth Womack - Samford University, University of Mississippi Elizabeth Dunn Wright - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, Auburn University, Belmont University

Tucker Bradford York - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Chattanooga

James Andrew Young - Belmont University, University of Memphis, Middle Tennessee State University, Mississippi State University, Trevecca Nazarene University, Western Kentucky University

(Back row) Rann Johnson, Kathryn Kay, Brady Williams; (front row) Lindsay Weldon, Rachel Stone, Elizabeth Wright


M y dear Bruins and Huskies, Tigers and Tartans; Hilltoppers, Wheaties,

Volunteers and Trojans; Colonels, Commodores and Governors; my illustrious Chanticleers, Paladins, and Panthers (both standard and purple variety); Bears and Bisons, DIBS, Demon Deacons, Setters, Sea Lions and Waves. My fellow bulldogs—be you Wesleyan, Tech Twenty, Spike, UGA, or B u l l y — B o i l e r m a k e r s , Rebels, Scots and Blue Jays; East Coast Lions, West Coast Lions, Jaguars, Mocassins, Mountaineers, Blue Raiders, and Horned Frogs; you brave Gappers and Wildcats (that’s Will E. and Willie), and those of you who have chosen mascots that are surrounded in controversy in regards to pluralization (I’m talking to you Phoenixes and Crimson Tiders),

To all of you, thank you. It is my honor to speak to you today. I actually paused right here for a good long while in writing this speech. Not because I couldn’t think of anything to say, but because there is so much I want to say.

I have several special connections to this class. One which you may not be aware of is that if you have been here since the sixth grade, we came to BA together. In the ‘07-’08 school year, we both had to learn a new way of doing things, from dress code to the dining hall. I was, and still am, blown away by the community that you and I stepped into and became a part of.

As I was thinking about these things I kept coming back to a verse that has not been one of my standard “go-to verses,” but is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

The Book of Isaiah is written to the kingdom of Israel and Judea, God’s chosen people, in a very tumultuous time. They do not know what is

coming next, but they are certain that big changes are about to happen. The Book of Isaiah gives hope, but not detailed answers to the question, “What’s Next?”

Chapter 51, verse 1, says,

Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, You who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were hewn, And to the quarry from which you were dug.This verse is a call for the Israelites to remember who they are and where they came from in order to give them direction to know how to handle the choices they will face in the future. It is a theme echoed in stories from

Aeneas to Jean Louise Finch, from Simba to Bruce Wayne. They all have to remember the foundation of their identity in order to successfully navigate the future. I would argue that it is an important theme in stories because it is important to us as people.

Faith, family, friends, and your fellow man are what I want you to think about for a few minutes. These are four areas where you will face choices for the rest of your life.

FaithStudies estimate that 70-75% of high school students who identify themselves as Christian leave the church after graduation. Many reasons are given, but two that stand out are a lack of a biblical foundation and disillusionment, which is a fancy way of saying they were burned by the church. BA is a quarry that holds a

very high view of Scripture, and if we are talking about looking back to your foundations, then remember what you have learned here, at your church, in your youth groups, from your friends. Continue on by not isolating yourself from believers. Stay engaged. Show up. As my pastor says, “do the next right thing that you know to do.”

For those of you who are thinking about joining that 75%, it will not likely be because a professor challenges your faith, or you lack good biblical teaching, but because you feel hurt or betrayed by God or one of his followers. G. K. Chesterton says that “Christianity has not been

Baccalaureate 2014Faculty members Steve Hollis and Jason Mathews were chosen by the Class of 2014 to speak at services on May 25. Below is a transcript of Steve Hollis’ words of wisdom which include ponderings from C.S. Lewis, the Book of Isaiah, and Winnie the Pooh.

By Steve Hollis


tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not tried.” Let me encourage you with an idea. I am a terrible chess player. I know the moves of the pieces, and I understand the pros and cons of queenside castling versus kingside castling, but I am not very good. I am also, as many of you know, very bad at Halo. Some of you have virtually taken me out many, many, many times (Barnes), but that doesn’t measure my love for the game. Chesterton also says, “If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly.” The validity of chess doesn’t rely on my ability to play it well. What I want you to think long and hard about before you join that 75% is that just as a lousy chess player doesn’t negate the game of chess, a “bad” Christian does not diminish the work of Christ. In fact, it increases it.

FamilyWhen eagles build their nest, they supposedly make it out of sharp sticks and thorns and then cover it with moss, fur from their prey, feathers, and other things they find in order to give a comfortable place to rear their young. The drawback to this is that the nest is so comfortable that when the young eagles are ready to fly, they are often reluctant to leave. Mom and dad start removing the lining of the nest revealing the thorns. The nest gets a little uncomfortable and the eaglets are forced up onto the rim of the nest where they are encouraged to fly.

Usually right after spring break I ask the current year’s seniors if they have been experiencing any “thorns in the nest” at home. This usually occurs by means of tougher rules, nervous, unexplainable tension, asking you to stay home a lot more, and random life lessons and lectures that happen with little to no warning. More times than not, the answer is “Yes! How did you

know?” There is a very good reason for these metaphorical thorns and feathers. Your parents know that this season of teaching you and looking after you is changing. Some of them may be worried they haven’t taught you enough, spent enough time with you, or adequately prepared you for life. My advice during this period is not only to endure it, but embrace it. Look to the rock from

which you were hewn. Whether you know it or not, you are choosing thorns and feathers for the nest you will one day build. Be purposeful in what you take from the family you grew up in to the family you will help lead.

FriendsOne of the things that struck me most when I came to BA was the level to which friendships are pursued and maintained. There is something truly unique about the way you love one another. Before coming here I used to tell my students, “You will make better friends at college in a semester, than you have in high school.” I don’t say that anymore. Friendships are another area in which it is important to remember in order to move forward.

Most of you are familiar with The Inklings, a group of Oxford professors and writers who met regularly to share writing, pipes, and to hold competitions to see who could read bad prose the longest without laughing. The two most famous members were C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, but there were more. Charles Williams was a central member and had a close friendship with the other two men. He was also the first one of them

to die. In The Four Loves, which many of you read, Lewis talks about how Williams’ death affected the group, and he makes a very astute observation about friendships.

“In each of my friends there is something that only some other friend can fully bring out. By myself I am not large enough to call the whole man into activity; I want

other lights than my own to show all his facets. Now that Charles is dead, I shall never again see Ronald’s reaction to a specifically Charles joke. Far from having more of Ronald, having him ‘to myself’ now that Charles is away, I have less of Ronald. We possess each friend not less but more

as the number of those with whom we share him increases.”

You have all seen this. You all do this. There is a unique way that Camp will finish a joke setup by Andrew. There is a way that Julia will only receive a pass from Maddie on the soccer field. When Molly harmonizes with Jonah, it cannot be recreated by any two other people, and we all know that certain, special way that B.T., JoJo, Chris, and Cam step only when the nay-nay comes from KJ Blue. You call one another into wholeness.

I say this not to make you sad, but to encourage and warn you. When you leave high school, you run the risks that come not of entering a bigger world, but a smaller one. At Brentwood Academy, you have been surrounded by others who are vastly different than you in a community not entirely of your choosing. Out there, you have the freedom to surround yourself with 100 people who are just like you, and your world may seem bigger, but it isn’t. Your circle of friends may have grown, but your community has shrunk. Be purposeful in entering into deep relationships based not on similarities in personality or background, but based on the

Be purposeful in entering into deep relationships based not on similarities in personality or background, but based on the common goal of serving The Kingdom.


common goal of serving The Kingdom. Jesus chose one man who betrayed his own people to work for the Romans, and another who was a member of a group of Jews dedicated to the overthrowing of Pilate. Matthew the tax collector and Simon the Zealot both served on the same team. Both served the same Jesus.

Fellow ManIn Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, he reminds us through the ghost of Jacob Marley that Mankind is our business, no matter our occupation. We are all made in the image of God. Lewis says, “It is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub, and exploit.” We need to be reminded of that.

In college, I was privileged enough to travel with a professor from the biology department to Iquitos, Peru on a botanical exploration. Days were spent boating up and down the Amazon collecting plants and trying not to get malaria. Evenings were spent processing the plants and getting them ready to ship to pharmaceutical companies where they would be screened for medicinal properties.

It was here that I met Manuel. Manuel was an old and weather-beaten Peruvian man. He spent his days driving the boat and traipsing through the jungle, and his evenings were spent squatting with a machete over bags of plants that needed to be chopped up for transport.

My Spanish is not good now and was even worse then. Imagine going

on a two-week trip to one of the most incredible places on Earth, and you can’t really communicate with anyone else. My professor, who was not a believer, may have sensed my loneliness because one day he called me over and told me to deliver a message to Manuel. I often ran simple phrases in Spanish over to Manuel. This time, he told me to tell him, “Tambien sigo al hombre de Nazareth.” When I walked up to Manuel, who was dutifully chopping up some small tree we had collected that day, and repeated the sentence I had been saying quietly to myself on the walk over, he stopped what he was doing and looked at me. “Que?” he said. Again, not an uncommon occurrence. Fearing I had messed up the pronunciation, I repeated it again, “Tambien sigo al hombre de Nazareth.” This time he jumped up, dropped his machete and grabbed me in a hug and started laughing. He started speaking very rapidly in Spanish. Finally, realizing I didn’t have a clue as to what he was saying, he reached over and grabbed an old, dusty, dog-eared Bible. He flipped it open and pointed to a verse. Now, my reading comprehension of Spanish was even worse than my speaking ability, but I ran back to get my Bible and flipped to I Corinthians 15:58, “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” Then Manuel looked at me and said slowly, grinning from ear to ear, “Nosotros hermanos...We are brothers.”

The message my professor had sent me over to say was, “I also follow the man from Nazareth.”

Because of this simple confession, Manuel and I became friends, communicating for the rest of the trip by finding phrases in our respective Bibles and pointing out the references for the other to read. Before we are friends, we are strangers. C. S. Lewis says that “Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: ‘What! You too?’” I never saw Manuel again, but I will.

Remember that everyone we meet is a potential brother or sister in Christ. Chesterton says that if we would treat our fellow man the way we treat characters in books, (or TV and movies in today’s world), that “there are a great many human souls whom we should gladly accept more kindly, and even appreciate more clearly, if we simply thought of them as people in a story.”

This is an idea echoed by the Celtic Christians, who realized that Mankind is our business. One nameless Irishman in the second century wrote the following poem:

You may have a highly polished shoe,But your footsteps are no granderThan those made by a barefoot man.You may have a fine woolen cloak,But naked your body is no differentFrom that of a man dressed in rags.God made the foot, man the shoe.God made the body, man the cloak.Cherish the things of GodAbove those of man.

That is where I want to leave you today, with this charge. In your faith, family, friendships, and fellow man, cherish the things of God above those of man.

On a more personal note, I want to close with two brief quotes from that great philosopher Winnie the Pooh.

“If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together…there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

I love you all more than you know.

The Class of 2014 listens to the words of Steve Hollis.


FinalAssembly

At the final assembly on May 22, faculty and students gathered to hear final senior devotions and to honor upper and middle

school students with year-end awards. The seniors also presented the school-wide service project, Preston Taylor Ministries, with a check for $20,086.

Brian Ralls ‘05 Memorial Scholarship —Given in memory of Brian Ralls ‘05, a three-letter athlete and excellent student who embodied the triangle philosophy of developing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Awarded to Aubrey Collins ‘14.

Louis Eugene Bullard Memorial Scholarships—Given in memory of the late Louis Eugene Bullard, who was a member of the BA Board of Trustees. The scholarships are given to students who possess the same qualities that Louis displayed during the last month of his life: humility, perseverance, selflessness, and faith. Awarded to Jonah Reels ‘14 and Tyra Avery ‘14.

Bill Barron Award—Given in memory of Bill Barron, a former faculty member, who was best known for his selfless love for people, his humility and his servant’s heart. Presented to the athlete who displays outstanding service and spirit and is the ultimate team player. Awarded to Maren Kreid ‘14.

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2013-14 Service Project—Shelby Collins ‘14 (right) and Headmaster Curt Masters present Martha Willis and Chan Sheppard, of Preston Taylor Ministries, with funds raised throughout the year. The ministry used the money to purchase a new bus.

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219AP Examsin biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, French, Spanish, Latin, world history, European history, U.S. history, macroeconomics, microeconomics, English literature/composition, English language/composition, calculus, statistics, studio art

94% scored a 3 or higher(5 = maximum score)

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45Including 6 AP Scholars with Honor , 15 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 3 National AP Scholars

AP BY THE NUMBERSAccording to the College Board, students who take AP classes signal to college admissions officers that they have undertaken the most rigorous classes offered in high school. They see that students have challenged themselves with college-level course work and expectations, and have refined their skills to meet these expectations. Currently more than 90 percent of colleges and universities offer college credit for qualifying AP Exam scores.

Director of College Counseling Shelley Miller says, “In the increasingly competitive admissions process, this knowledge can be very valuable. When admissions officers see ‘AP’ on your transcript, they have a good understanding of what you experienced in a particular class and how well it prepared you for the increased challenges of college.”

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Liam Hoover Memorial Awards—Given in memory of BA student Liam Hoover to 8th grade students to recognize character, responsibility, perseverance, kindness, and dedication to Christ. Awarded to Kennedy Jarvis ‘18 and Toby Wilson ‘18.

Crawford Smith ‘97 College Scholarship—Given in memory of Crawford Smith ‘97, to a graduating senior who has overcome obstacles to succeed. Awarded to Niko Amitrano ‘14.

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E ach quarter, students are given a project in precalculus honors which applies and reinforces what they have learned thus far. One of the most

popular projects is the “Function Art” project assigned in the fourth quarter. Function art uses an on-line calculator desmos.com.Students can graph equations with restricted domains and ranges to create a recognizable object or art project. Faculty member Jamie Lee says, “Precalculus is all about learning various equations which model real

world situations, so why not model a picture or a photo?” The equations to the left are what make the picture, and students use inequalities for shading. Each student had about 45-60 equations to make their art project. At the end of the project, classmates chose “Best in Show,” which went to Dawson Knox ‘15, who created bacon and eggs. “Runner-Up” honors went to Clay Morrison ‘15, who created the Nashville skyline.

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“Best in Show”— Dawson Knox ‘15

“Runner-Up”— Clay Morrison ‘15

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BA Teachers UseWeb-based Resource for Writing By Peggy O’Neal Peden

B rentwood Academy subscribes to the website Turnitin.com, an online resource which offers students feedback on writing

and offers teachers help in writing evaluations. Turnitin searches online and measures what percentage of a paper is original or exists in other writing. Then, when papers are submitted through the Turnitin website, teachers can add individual comments or quickly add comments from a stored library that the teacher has created.

English faculty member David Sawyer is the BA account administrator for Turnitin, which he finds ironic since he uses “a broken flip phone, doesn’t know the difference between a text and a tweet, and isn’t on social media.”

Available to every upper school BA faculty member, Turnitin maintains an enormous database, including every paper that has been turned in through Turnitin at BA. Turnitin also allows teachers to see immediately what information has been cited correctly, and it provides a word count for the paper.

Looking back on BA’s six years of using Turnitin, Sawyer is pleased with the progress the school has made with online assessment. “Our involvement with Turnitin began in 2008 when Cindy Montgomery and Warren Bezuidenhout decided it was time for us to keep pace with what many universities were doing in their writing classes,” he said. “Just as our interest has grown, so has Turnitin’s ability to assess student achievement beyond the classroom. Now teachers are able to use it to evaluate art projects, math problems, slide presentations, and even papers in other languages.”

Earlier this year, Turnitin invited Sawyer to write a series of blogs about how BA is using the program in new and innovative ways. Titled “A Fresh Perspective on Recommendation Letters,” Sawyer’s article illustrates how he uses a specific writing assignment as a source for the recommendation letter.

Turnitin Inspires in an Unexpected WayGuest classroom practices blog post written by David Sawyer, AP English Literature/British Literature teacher at Brentwood Academy.

One of the best tips I ever learned at an AP conference was that feedback on a paper did little good if the writer had no chance to revise that paper and put that feedback to work. As a result, I encourage my high school students to revise their essays for a higher grade, provided that they meet with me for a brief writer’s conference to ensure that the student understands my feedback and has a strategy for improving his or her paper.

Once I started using Turnitin, I used these meetings to make sure that the students knew how to take advantage of the information Turnitin provided them. For example, I would ask them if they ever clicked on the Originality tab. Few ever did, so I showed them how the program highlighted any material it found elsewhere, and how this feature allowed me to see at a glance whether quotes were properly cited.

Because Turnitin also highlights phrases commonly used in papers, such as “In Charles Dickens’ novel Great Expectations…,” students are also able to see how much of their writing is ordinary. Those students who wish to rise above the mundane take lowering their similarity percentage as a challenge to reduce the amount of stock phrases in their papers.

While in the Originality link, I show them what the Match Overview feature reveals. Often the quotes the student has used have appeared in other papers. I click on these sources to show my students that other high school English programs are doing similar work, which is affirming in its own way. Occasionally, however, the links are to college papers. Imagine the glow that spreads across a high school junior’s face when I tell him that he is doing college-level work in the eleventh grade. There is nothing like seeing college students researching the same topics to encourage the students that they are being prepared for what lies ahead in a professor’s classroom.

If there are topics you would like to see discussed or you simply have a comment or question, please respond below. I much prefer dialogues to monologues.

Until next time,

David Sawyer

About the EducatorDavid Sawyer is an AP English Literature/British Literature teacher at Brentwood Academy. Years ago, Sawyer discovered that C. S. Lewis was right when he said that it is a wonderful thing to get paid to read books and talk about them. Sawyer has been doing this for 34 years at private schools in Connecticut, New York, and now Tennessee.

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W hen I was in middle school, my grandfather made a promise to his grandchildren:

if we learned a foreign language, he would pay to send us to that country. Well, I could hardly wait to go to Paris someday, so I took him up on the offer —three times. My sophomore year in high school, I took a two-week exchange trip to Paris, France. This began my lifelong love of all things French—the people, the architecture, the language, the diverse landscapes, the pace of life, and of course, the food.

There is no way I could have known the doors that French would open for me. I studied the language throughout high school and college and later spent a year and a half in Paris as an au pair. And then in 2014, 16 years after first setting my feet on French soil, I packed for yet another trip. This time, I was headed to Normandy, France to represent Nashville Mayor Karl Dean at the 70th

Anniversary D-Day Celebrations. I was also the chaperone for seven Nashville students on a Sister Cities exchange trip.

If you knew me well, you would know that

I have spent countless hours of my life reading and watching videos about this chapter of history. To attend these ceremonies was truly an honor. The highlight for me was attending the International Ceremony at Ouistreham, also known as Sword Beach. Here, French president François Hollande spoke in the presence of President Obama, the Queen of England, and several other heads of state. A cast of actors performed a moving and dramatic interpretation of the events of June 6, 1944. At the end, there was not a dry eye in the stands as the actors gave a standing ovation to veterans in attendance.

My grandfather passed away on January 9, 2004, but I can’t help but think of how proud it would have made him, a WW2 veteran himself, to know I attended these ceremonies—all because of a promise he had kept.

Nashville to NormandyBA French teacher Emily Borders represents Nashville Mayor Karl Dean at the 70th Anniversary D-Day Celebrations By Emily Borders

I have spent countless hours reading about this chapter of history.

Top: Ms. Emily Borders at Mont Saint Michel. Bottom: Two British WW2 veterans talking after a British ceremony at the Caen Memorial (one of the 70th anniversary of D-Day ceremonies).


A s each school year ends and the long summer days begin, all students envision that

the upcoming summer will be “the best summer ever.” Rarely do they include even more academic classes into their ideal picture. However, for Jeffrey Williams ’16, a unique academic opportunity was one of the highlights of his summer. From June 1 to June 20 this past summer, he attended Governor’s School for International Studies, a program designed to help prepare high school students for college by giving them experience on a college campus. Out of hundreds of students, Jeffrey was chosen to study at the University of Memphis.

One of the goals of the program is to help prepare its participants for college and beyond. Therefore, it’s only fitting that through the course offerings, Jeffrey experienced a taste of what is to come. He enjoyed classes in Arabic, political science, and human geography—all rare for a high school student to be able to take. Yet these classes support his niche

for foreign language and interest in one day working for an intelligence agency. Furthermore, the classes were taught by teachers with diverse backgrounds and a wide variety of skills. For example, the Arabic teacher was from Lebanon.

Staying in the dorms was an integral part of the trip. Jeffrey says, “It was fun to experience that kind of responsibility. It was the best practice possible for the real world.“ On several occasions, they got to experience the food, music, and games of other cultures.

No summer adventure would be complete without having made new friends. Jeffrey has kept in touch with several friends he made at Governor’s School. They all shared the experience of being pushed academically while embarking on new endeavors. Through Governor’s School, Jeffrey was able to learn more deeply in and out of the classroom.

Governor’s SchoolBy Kayla Williamson ‘16

W hile Andrew Wilson ‘14 earned his fair share of accolades during his time at BA (including his role as governor of Youth Legislature), none could quite

compare to the honors he received last spring as he prepared to leave for Texas Christian University. Earlier in the year he had received notice from TCU that he would receive their Chancellor’s Scholarship which includes full tuition for four years. Then, in March, he learned that he was one of only six applicants (in a pool of 17,000) to receive the TCU Trustee Scholarship, the most prestigious academic honor for incoming freshmen. In the letter from TCU, Andrew was told, “While your academic profile is paramount, the university also wishes to select recipients who are ‘well-rounded’ and have demonstrated involvement in a broad variety of extracurricular activities such as community service, athletics, and social organizations. After reviewing your credentials, I’m positive we’ve found the right person in you.”

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Andrew Wilson ‘14 (right) pictured with Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

Jeffrey Williams ‘16 is pictured on the far right.


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1981 How many alumni remember “the lemon project” in Mrs. Cindy Tripp’s seventh grade English class? Lemons were decorated and written about as each student “lived” with his/her own personal lemon for days and days.


Flight By Peggy O’Neal Peden

Brentwood Academy’s literary magazine, Flight, is a student-written magazine that gives students the opportunity to produce and publish creative writing and artwork while allowing them to gain experience in the production side of publishing and management.

Cameron Phillips, English department chair, is the magazine’s sponsor. From the beginning of school through the end of third quarter, Brentwood Academy middle and upper school students submit creative writing or artwork for consideration. In early March, Flight staff members select the pieces that will be published.

“The magazine primarily publishes poetry and short prose,” Mrs. Phillips said. The mission and purpose of Flight is to encourage creative thinking and writing at every grade level. The combination of the written word and visual art makes the magazine very special.”

Flight also gives students the opportunity to experience the creative writing, submission, and acceptance process that all professional writers aspire to. “We have so many dynamic and

extraordinary thinkers that enjoy and relish thinking outside the box or developing a creative endeavor. Flight is a great outlet and gives them experience in that process,” Mrs. Phillips said.

Flight is a member of the Tennessee High School Press Association (THSPA) which recently hosted its fall conference at Lipscomb University. Current Flight editor Ellie Lovell ‘15 was the only student invited to lead a breakout session at the statewide meeting. She led a seminar called “Through the Eyes of an Editor,” a roundtable discussion about how to lead a magazine staff that includes writers your own age. “I was beyond honored,” said Ellie. In 2013, Flight earned eight Tennessee High School Press Association awards including Best Short Story (Niko Amitrano ‘14), Best Poem (Madison Renner ‘14), and second place in the “Best Overall Literary Magazine” category.

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A sampling of artwork from Flight 2014: “Summer Fashion,” Cameron Spooner ‘14; “100-Hour Drawing Project,” Mary Capers Elder ‘16, “Mrs. Speight,” Shelly Arms ‘14.


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The Wizard of OzIt had been 11 years since the beloved classic tale of Dorothy and her pals had been told on the BA stage, but it was worth the wait. This time, rapping monkeys and oversized colorful munchkins brought a modern twist to the musical that sold out four performances in April. Dorothy (Katie Conder ‘17), the Cowardly Lion (Andrew Wilson ‘14), the Tin Man (Joseph Johnson ‘14), and the Scarecrow (Chris Currin ‘14) along with Toto (“Alfie” Hubbard) sang and danced their way down the yellow brick road to everyone’s delight. Reagan Stovenour ‘14 played Glenda, Camp Moore ‘14 was the Wizard of Oz, and Amanda Haley ‘14 starred as the Wicked Witch, who not only rode her broom, but busted some serious dance moves.

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Celebrating Faithful ServiceFACULTY HONORS CO-WORKERS CHARLIE HARPER AND MYLES MCSTERLING

T he first-ever Connect event, sponsored by BA’s Parent Ambassadors,

provided a unique opportunity for new parents to get to know each other and to bounce questions off more “seasoned” parents before school began.

The team of 20 Parent Ambassador couples welcomed the brand new parents at a dinner on Sunday, August 10, while students enjoyed the Big Brother/Big Sister event. New parents were given the opportunity to ask questions of their table hosts about what to expect from life at BA.

“It seemed like there was an immediate family connection made through our casual roundtable discussions,’ said Leslie Henderson. “As ambassadors, my husband and I enjoyed getting to know the families drawn to BA and helping set their minds at ease.”C

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Parent Ambassadors Mark and Terri Schoenwald and Del and Mary Page Hickman ‘86 helped welcome new families to BA at the first-ever Connect event on August 10.


Celebrating Faithful ServiceFACULTY HONORS CO-WORKERS CHARLIE HARPER AND MYLES MCSTERLING

H umility and service were the themes of the evening on May 29 when Brentwood Academy faculty gathered to honor two of its own

who were hanging up their BA name badges. Though Charlie Harper and Myles McSterling were officially retiring, there was no mistaking that their influence at Brentwood Academy and with BA alumni would linger for years to come.

Charlie Harper came to BA in 1983 to coach track and teach history. His legacy of mentoring young men and women in the classroom and on the track is legendary. Although Coach Harper is retiring from the history classroom, he will continue to assist in coaching track.Myles McSterling was lauded for his passionate faith and tireless service as director of maintenance. Myles joined the BA staff in 2003, and was known by co-workers and students as someone who lived out his faith every day.

While the laughter and tears from co-workers flowed through the evening, admirers from throughout the years turned to Facebook to share their sentiments.

Above: Valerie and Myles McSterling (left) and Diane and Charlie Harper (right) listen and laugh as faculty share memories and well wishes.

Cindy Rexrode Harper“Congrats to both! Myles and I met when I had parked on the opposite side of the building for one of my first BA parents meetings and I had no idea where to go, and lo and behold Myles to the rescue by driving me in the gator, making me feel welcomed, and getting me where I needed to be. Big thanks, Myles!”

Vic Caro Jr. ‘11“Congrats to both men !!! Definitely on my favorite list. Incredible men who greatly impacted my life. Thank you, men!

Renee Lundy Yarbrough“Wonderful to honor these two men who have served well. Both have been great examples to hundreds who looked to them, wondering which way to go.”

David Allen“Congratulations to both men and thank you for all you’ve done over the years to make a difference in the lives of your students. Coach Harper, I especially remember when I first came to BA and the impact you had on my life! Thank you again!

Lacey Wilder Mason ‘92“Congrats on your next chapter, Coach Harper. A fantastic, patient, engaging teacher and a great motivator on the track & cross country course. Was a privilege running under your gentle coaching spirit, especially when I needed it most.”

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Class of 2014 Spring Athletic SigneesIn May, ten graduating seniors who had made decisions to play college athletics were recognized in a signing ceremony.

These student-athletes joined the list of signees who were recognized earlier in the year on February 1.

Andrew Bull cross-country & track UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA TUSCALOOSA

Garrett Bull (not pictured) cross-country & track UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA TUSCALOOSA

George Chunn tennis BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE

Drew DeLong footbal l CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

Jonathan Grainger basebal l SEWANEE: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

Joseph Johnson footbal l LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE

Rebecca Johnson track SAMFORD UNIVERSITY

Caitl in Kenney soccer MARYVILLE COLLEGE

Sara Pritchard cross-country & track TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE

Jonah Reels footbal l JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Rebecca Johnson, Joseph Johnson, George Chunn, Drew DeLong, Jonah Reels, Sara Pritchard, Jonathan Grainger, Caitlin Kenney, Andrew Bull


MS Eagles Track Brings Home the GoldThe Brentwood Academy middle school boys’ track team, coached by Matt Brown ‘97, took a decisive victory over MBA, Ensworth, USN, and others to win the HVAC boys’ track title in May. Similarly, the middle school girls’ team, coached by Rebecca Fletcher Holmes ‘93, won the HVAC girls’ track championship over Harpeth Hall, CPA, Ensworth, BGA, and others. The 6th grade boys’ track team also won the Melvin Black Track League championship. The 6th grade boys’ team is coached by Grant Lehman.

The boys’ and girls’ varsity track teams were state runners-up at the 2014 TSSAA Spring Fling Championship meet in May. Eagles won awards in multiple categories including first place finishes for Allison Cheeseman ‘14 in the 3200 meter; Megan Meadow ‘15 in the 100 meter hurdles, triple jump, and long jump; Camille Caldwell ‘15 in the discus throw; George Patrick ‘16 in the long jump; and C.J. Sanders in the 100- and 200- meter dash.

Megan Meadow ‘15, Camille Caldwell ‘15, and George Patrick ‘16 were selected for The Tennessean All Mid-State Track Team. Allison Cheeseman ‘14, C.J. Sanders, and Abbie Whitehurst ‘14 were selected for the All Mid-State second team.

The boys’ track team is coached by Brad Perry ‘92 and the girls’ team is coached by Cathy Cheeseman.

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Andrew Bull cross-country & track UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA TUSCALOOSA

Garrett Bull (not pictured) cross-country & track UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA TUSCALOOSA

George Chunn tennis BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE

Drew DeLong footbal l CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

Jonathan Grainger basebal l SEWANEE: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

Joseph Johnson footbal l LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE

Rebecca Johnson track SAMFORD UNIVERSITY

Caitl in Kenney soccer MARYVILLE COLLEGE

Sara Pritchard cross-country & track TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE

Jonah Reels footbal l JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Mike Helton ‘88 (left) held the BA MS boys’

1600m record with a time of 4:44 for 30 years.

On April 17, 2014, he was on hand to see Charles

Bennett ‘18 (right) break the long-standing re-

cord with a time of 4:43. Ironically, later that

spring, teammate Carter Cheeseman ‘19 broke

it again with a time of 4:37.

Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity Track 2014 State Runners-Up

Rebecca Johnson, Joseph Johnson, George Chunn, Drew DeLong, Jonah Reels, Sara Pritchard, Jonathan Grainger, Caitlin Kenney, Andrew Bull


MS Baseball 3-PeatsWith Carter Sells ‘18 on the mound, the middle school baseball team won the HVAC tournament for the third consecutive year under Coach Jimmy Ker. The Eagles beat Christ Presbyterian Academy 7-1 to take the 2014 title.

Kyle Conger Named Div. II All-StateKyle Conger ‘14 earned Division II all-state honors last spring from the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association. Conger, the Eagles’ shortstop, is continuing his baseball career at Belmont University.

MS Volleyball 3-PeatsThe middle school volleyball team earned the HVAC championship title for the third year in a row after defeating Harpeth Hall on September 25. The team is coached by Caroline Pedersen and Doug Campbell.

MS Boys’ Cross-Country 4-PeatsFor the fourth year in a row, the middle school boys’ cross country team won the HVAC title this fall. Five Eagles finished in the top 10 and were named All-HVAC performers. Carter Cheeseman ‘19 set a new middle school, conference, and course record for 3200 meters with a time of 10:03. The middle school girls’ team finished second in the championship meet. The boys’ team is coached by Hunt Atkins ‘97 and Grant Lehman. The girls’ team is coached by Kristin Phillips and Rebecca Fletcher Holmes ‘93.

Coach Carlton FlattC O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

2014 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Inductee


T he Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honored 11 inductees at its annual Induction Banquet on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Among them was our

own Coach Carlton Flatt. The honorees were chosen for their legacy of sportsmanship, good character, and success. Dozens of alumni, coaches, and family members were on hand to help celebrate with Coach Flatt (below).

Coach Flatt, a graduate of Cumberland High School, attended Austin Peay State University on a football scholarship, where he became the field general of the 1964 “rags-to-riches” Austin Peay football team which went 8-1-1 after being only 1-9 the previous season. Flatt was named to the 1964 All-Ohio Valley Conference team as a defensive back, but was chosen by the OVC coaches as the Offensive Player of the Year. He was also named honorable mention All-American

in 1963 and 1964. He earned a master’s degree in mathematics from Tennessee Tech University, where he was a graduate assistant. In 1971, Flatt became the head football coach, athletic director, and head of the math department at Brentwood Academy, where he became one of Tennessee’s all-time winningest high school football coaches. Under Coach Flatt’s leadership, the Eagles claimed 10 state championship titles.

In 2006, Coach Flatt’s final season, he became the eighth winningest coach in the nation among active coaches. Hundreds of Coach Flatt’s players moved on to the college ranks, and a few played in the NFL. His lasting legacy, however, is as a mentor to hundreds of players and students, with whom he still has strong relationships. Coach Flatt remains a part of the BA family, coaching the middle school football team to an undefeated season again this fall.

Coach Carlton FlattC O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

2014 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Inductee


ALUMNI NEWS

Lisa Lanier Syler ’73 led a team to Uganda, Africa, for the third year in a row through HEAL Ministries, where she and her husband, Rodney, serve on the board of directors. They also returned for the 12th year in a row to minister in Santiago, Dominican Republic, through GO Ministries.

Ray Abner ‘75, was recently named executive director of Kosmos Ministries after serving as a volunteer for seven years and working in church construction, leading teams on mission trips and teaching youth classes. Kosmos Ministries serves impover-ished people and their churches in targeted areas throughout Central America. “We work alongside servants to assist their neighbors, many existing in abject poverty, malnour-ished, living on dirt floors with no running water,” Abner says. “Watching the poor among us faithfully serve the extremely impoverished is quite a picture of Christ ‘giving it all’ for us. It will be truly awesome to see who God brings alongside and how He will continue to grow His ministry focus-ing on the poorest among us!” For more information visit www.kosmosministries.org or contact Ray at [email protected].

Duane Daugherty ’78 has a role in a new movie starring Billy Ray Cyrus

titled Like A Country Song. He plays the manager of the lead character. It was released on DVD September 9. Like a Country Song is a story about humility, forgiveness, and redemption in the presence of pain and burden.

Keith Wells ‘78 works at Calsonic Kansei in Shelbyville, TN. He is the director of manufacturing of the thermal plant.

Jim Mathis ’80 has been named chief compliance officer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Mathis will also provide input into VUMC’s policies and procedures and will continue to oversee the Vanderbilt Reporting Hotline. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law.

Scott Whitson ’82 is a principal broker with Radnor Realty and a partner with Radnor Insurance in Nashville. Scott is also an assistant football coach with the Brentwood Academy Eagles.

Mary Love Richardson Patton ‘85 has moved to Pilkerton Realtors in Brentwood as a realtor in residential and investment property sales.

DeeAnn Booth Hodge ’85, founder of Wonderfully Made Ministry for Girls, was honored as Volunteer Innovator of the Year at the Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Awards hosted by Hands On Nashville.

Trey Kelley ‘86 reports that his son, Taylor, started at the United States

Military Academy at West Point on Reception Day, July 2, 2014, as part of the Class of 2018. After successfully completing Cadet Basic Training, Taylor and the rest of the Class of 2018 were accepted into the Corps of Cadets during a parade ceremony on the Plain at West Point in August. Taylor plans to major inmechanical engineering.

Sharon Kantanie ’87 is the recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Jeannie Peeper Award for 2014 from the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressive Association (IFOPA). The recipient of this award is an active example of philanthropy in the FOP community or to the FOP cause. Sharon was a member of the IFOPA board of directors from 1991 through 2000, where she had positions of executive leadership. She is the author of many editions of What Is FOP? Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A Guidebook for Families.

Jason Patrick ‘89 and his wife, Christi, have two children at BA, George ‘16 and Vivian ‘19. George was the state long jump champion, and state runner-up in the decathlon, 110 hurdles, and 300 hurdles at the state meet for the Eagles last spring. Jason and Christi also have a son, James, who hopes to be at BA next year!

Jase Tillman ‘89 just finished his second issue of the D2 football publication, which highlights the 11 private schools of Division II-AA, including Brentwood Academy. Eddie Cronin ‘92, works closely with Jase on the magazine. They not only produce this magazine, but also are the official hosts of the Division II-AA football stats from each Friday night game.

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Dr. Jennifer Land Graham ‘92 graduated in July 2014, with her Ed.D. from Union University. Jennifer is the sixth grade math teacher and middle school community service coordinator at Battle Ground Academy. Jennifer, her husband, Dr. Andy Graham, Jr., and her stepson, Ray, live in Franklin. Special guest at her graduation was Coach Carlton Flatt.

William Tarpy ‘93 started his own company remodeling homes called SHF Investments, located in Nolensville, TN.

Scott B. Bomar ‘94 has authored a book entitled Southbound: An Illustrated History of Southern Rock, which was recently released by Backbeat Books, a division of the Hal Leonard Publishing Group. He recently did a book tour which included two Nashville appearances at the Southern Festival of Books and Parnassus Bookstore in Green Hills. Additional tour dates and information can be found at ScottBBomar.com. After completing his graduate studies at Vanderbilt University, he went on to work for Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and BMG Rights Management. He produces reissue compilations, writes liner notes, and

is a lifelong student of music history. Scott currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Melanie.

Rob McGuire ’94 was the keynote speaker at this past spring’s annual Youth in Government conference. He currently works in the Metro Davidson County District Attorney’s Office.

Jason Jarrett ‘95 owns Jarrett Builders,

Inc., a site utility/grading company located in Brentwood.

Calley Swords Kutner ‘95 is a school guidance counselor at Guntersville Middle School in Guntersville, AL.

David Peden ’97 is the head varsity boys’ basketball coach at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Ole Miss.

Eleven children of BA alumni received their own Brentwood Academy diplomas in May, 2014. Front Row: Aubrey Colllins (Chris ’80 and Angie Curtis ’81 Collins), Margaret Tulloch (Emily Crockett Tulloch ’82), Shelby Collins (Jay Collins ’84), Bailey Brown (Hoffman Brown ’85), Kingsley East (Cathy Rowan East ’80). Back Row: Chandler Sinclair (Teresa Neely White ’83), Gracie Knestrick (Jim ’86 and Julie Andrews ’86 Knestrick), Becky Johnson (Frannye Goad Johnson ’86), Julianne Rodgers (Mason ’83 and Kelli McCollum ’84 Rodgers), Jacqueline Lunsford (Todd Lunsford ’82), Barnes Brown (J.Mac Brown ’83).

Eighteen children of Brentwood Academy alumni began their BA experience this fall, bringing the total number of children of alumni at BA this year to 101. Front row (left to right): Kiley Hickman (Tim Hickman ’94), Lillie Hulgan (Danielle Faris Hulgan ’88), Mary Grace Gower (Amy Fulcher Gower ’94), Hannah Holleman (Key Holleman ’85), McLain Brown (Ley ’79 and Jackie Bethel ’85 Brown), Keeli Mullican (Ray Mullican ’80), Lilly Kate Holbert (Grace Ann Flatt Holbert ’90), LucyJames Knox (David ’90 and Rachel Clift ’90 Knox), and Corinne Brown (Hoffman Brown ’85). Back Row: Christian Murphy (Chris Murphy ’86), Boone Callis (Charlotte Sheriff Callis ’84), Connor Brown (Ley ’79 and Jackie Bethel ’85 Brown), Alex Barker (Amy Partain Barker ’88), Tom Husband (Lyle ’93 and Amy Neill ’93 Husband), Phillip Husband (Phil Husband ’89), Mason Elzinga (Kristi Stone Elzinga ’88), Judson Clift (Jud Clift ’93), and Brendan Callis (Charlotte Sheriff Callis ’84).

Graduates of BA Alumni

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Children of BA Alumni

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Andrew Dye ’97 has been named director of pre-construction and site development at Corrections Corporation of America in Nashville.

Jake Winfield ’98 is the owner of TurtleBear Farms, a sustainable landscape design firm and organic vegetable farm located in Bon Aqua, TN.

Curt Revelette ’99 and Mason Revelette ’04 are excited to announce that Jonathan’s Grille was named to Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies for the second year. In 2014, Jonathan’s Grille ranked 3315. Six Jonathan’s units will be open by next spring. Spring Hill will open in December, and Murfreesboro will open Spring 2015.

Ryan Compton ’00 works for Health Trust in Nashville. He works in strategic sourcing at the HCA purchasing subsidiary.

Taylor Bourgeois ‘01 has partnered with Hubert Mitchell, a 30-year veteran of the commercial construction industry, to start Concord Building Group, LLC. CBG is a full service commercial contractor specializing in commercial and light industrial construction with a focus on new construction, healthcare, and commercial renovation/tenant build-out projects. Prior to forming CBG, Taylor was a project manager and vice president of of a commercial construction company.

Capt. Scott Eshelman ‘01 is currently deployed in Afghanistan flying F16s with his unit, the 100th Fighter Squadron. They are flying close air support missions to protect our forces on the ground. When at home, Scott is a full time F16 pilot with the Alabama Air National Guard. He is the unit’s instructor pilot.

Quinton Thompson ‘01 is a graduate assistant for the women’s basketball team at Middle Tennessee State University. He moved to MTSU after coaching Blackman High School’s girls’ state and national championship team. Eva Baltimore Willis ‘01 works for Herman Miller, Inc. and represents Nemschoff Healthcare Furniture in Nashville.

Austin Bourgeois ‘02 is currently completing his rotation as chief resident at the University of Tennessee Medical Center and will begin a fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston next summer. He and his wife, Emily, have been married for six years and have a two-year-old son, Davis, and another son due in January.

Conner Mason ’02 is a Linux Engineer at Secure-24, which was recently selected as one of the 100 best places to work in IT. The company is located in Southfield, MI.

Ryan Baggett ‘03 recently joined The Buffkin Group, an executive search firm located in Brentwood. He is a healthcare associate.

Pete Compton ‘03 is an energy economist for Bentek Energy in Denver.

Lt. David Eshelman ‘03 is an F18-E Super Hornet pilot for VFA 195 based on the USS George Washington in Japan. He is completing a three-year deployment to Japan, and will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the year for his next assignment at the Top Gun School in Fallon, NV. While based in Japan, David had port calls in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Guam, Hong Kong, South Korea, and the Philippines.

Josh Lawson ’03 along with his wife, Jenny, will be releasing a new book and curriculum entitled Realign. About his book: “Have you ever wondered if there is a greater purpose for your money than simply paying bills and buying stuff? Is there a greater story being told in the world that you can be a part of? I believe there is, and I believe God has createdeach of us to be a part of that story.”

Elizabeth Jewell ’04 is an attorney at law with Troutman Sanders LLP in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth graduated from Wake Forest University and Georgetown School of Law.

Taylor Woodroof, PharmD ‘04 earned a bachelor of arts degree in classics at Washington University in St. Louis where he also completed a post-baccalaureate pre-pharmacy program. In 2014, Taylor graduated from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy where he was a member of Alpha Zeta Omega pharmaceutical fraternity. His areas of professional interest include research, ambulatory care, geriatrics, compounding, and providing compassionate patient care.

Amanda McDowell ‘04 is a realtor and residential property manager with Benchmark Realty, LLC in Nashville.

Ben Smallwood ‘10 and Laura Burgin ‘10 representing Impact, the Ambassadors of Philanthropy for the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Ben is pictured far left and Laura is pictured second from right.

BA students, alumni, and parents traveled to Honduras last June to love and serve the people of Mount Olivos and the precious children at the Copprome orphanage and to work with 147 Million Orphans on a building project. Pictured are Dawson Knox ’15, Abbie Whitehurst ’14, and Turner Bacon ’15, along with a new friend. Also traveling with the group were David Knox ‘90, Luke Knox ’18, LucyJames Knox ‘21, Colton Powell ‘15, Sid Green ‘18, and BA parents Cayce Powell, Jody Bacon, and Shelli Green.

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Hunter Palmer ‘04 is an in-house producer at Veracity Colab, a full service video agency in Orange County, CA.

Katey Fadler ’05 has been named assistant store manager at The Ralley House, a sporting goods store, in Dallas, where she moved in April 2014.

Michael Pelster ‘05 is a resident physician in dermatology at Northwestern University’s McGaw Medical Center in Chicago.

Beau Wells ‘05 is working at Nissan in Decherd, TN. He and his wife, Briana, live in Hillsboro outside Manchester.

Bo Knox ‘06 and his wife, Kendall, moved back to Nashville this summer from Turkey. Bo accepted a teaching position with Christ Presbyterian Academy, where he is teaching high school English.

Katie Wells Motter ‘06 is an LPN working at Middle Tennessee Women’s Health Group in Columbia, TN. She and her husband, Chase, are living in Lynnville, TN.

Brooke Baggett ‘07 is pursuing her doctorate in pharmacy at Lipscomb University. She is also a part of the Vanderbilt Program for Interprofessional Learning.

Jay Clark ‘07 is a licensed affiliate broker in the state of Tennessee. He is with Benchmark Realty, LLC. in Nashville.

Dillon Faulkner ’07 has been promoted to account executive at Edelman. He transferred to Edelman’s Atlanta office in October 2014.

Brooks Harwood ’07 and his wife, Meredith, have moved to St. Louis, where

Brooks has begun seminary at Covenant Theological Seminary.

Katie Johnson ’07 just accepted a new job at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. She was previously a pediatric nurse.

Claire Parks ‘07 is in her second year of teaching first grade at Edmondson Elementary in the Williamson County School System.

Matt Storey ‘07 was recently promoted to assistant project manager with the Alabama Division of Hoar Construction in Birmingham. He is an Auburn graduate.

Chad Taylor ‘07 was recently promoted to senior financial analyst with Fresenius Rx in Cool Springs, where he has been working for the past two years.

Alumni Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Brentwood Academy alumni on April 12 saw over 200 people on the BA Quad playing games, visiting with the Easter Bunny, and hunting for eggs. Pictured are (left) Bowman Richards ’03, his wife, Lauren, and their children, Warren Bray and Elizabeth Joye; (middle) Ewing Smith ’01 with daughter, Brynn; and (right) Rachel Fletcher Allen ’97 with daughter Mary Fletcher. The event was sponsored by the BA Alumni Council.Save the date for the 2015 Easter Egg Hunt —March 28, 2015!

Sarah Nichols ’14 received the Christopher Dowdle Golf Award, which is given annually to the outstanding senior member of the Brentwood Academy varsity golf team. The award is presented in memory of Chris ’97, who was captain of the BA golf team. Pictured with Sarah are Chris’ parents, Doug and Anita Dowdle, and Headmaster Curt Masters.

Todd Lunsford ’82 (second from right)

and BA alumni George Chunn ’14, Sam Scruggs ’14, Jacqueline Lunsford ’14, and Conner Lunsford ’12 participated in the ‘Tough Mudder’ Race in Spring Hill, TN on June 7, 2014 to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project which was the school service project at BA for Conner’s senior year.


7th Annual

Friday, August 2, 2013Forrest Crossing Golf Course

Franklin, Tennessee

brentwoodacademy.com/alumnigolf

Fifty-six golfers teed it up at the annual Alumni Golf Tournament on August 1, with Dick Cole ’84 serving as tournament chair. Coming in with the low score were the foursome of Thomas Hunter ’00, Drew Staniewski ’00, Ed Bratten ’00, and Nick Wadlington, husband of Meg Gering Wadlington ’01. The event was a project of the Alumni Council and the BA Alumni Office.

Laura Bumbalough ’08 has been living in Nashville for the last two years, after graduating from Villanova University. She is working at Vanderbilt Medical Center as a labor and delivery nurse. She went on a medical mission trip to Honduras in October.

Andrew Eshelman ’08 lives in Atlanta and is a project engineer for Holder Construction, a commercial construction firm. Andrew received his undergraduate degrees in finance and economics and his master’s degree in building science-construction from Auburn University. He is currently coordinating work on a 750,000 square-foot building in the Atlanta area. In June, Andrew attended several games of the World Cup in Brazil.

William Mayfield ‘08 is currently in his second year at the University of Tennessee College of Law. He is also the head high school and middle school golf coach and the assistant high school basketball coach for Concord Christian School in Knoxville.

Rob Murphy ’08 is the athletic director and head basketball coach at Concord Christian School in Knoxville, which has recently become K-12 by adding high school grades. Rob has launched a football program this fall, having hired Troy Fleming, a former player for the University of Tennessee and the Titans, as football coach;

a golf program coached by BA alum William Mayfield ‘08; and multiple other middle and high school sports.

Addie Lee ‘08 received her master’s degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University in May. Addie was chair of the Graduate Council and spoke at the pinning ceremony.

Ryan Carrethers ’09 was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the NFL draft. He played for Arkansas State University and was the 165th overall selection. He was drafted as a nose tackle. At BA, Ryan was an all-state football selection in 2008.

Savannah Ellis ‘09 performed in a showcase on September 15 as a singer-songwriter in the Christian music industry at the Exit/In in Nashville. Savannah graduated from Belmont University.

Cara Beth Heath ‘09 will complete her M.F.A. degree at Western Michigan University in 2015. She is a graduate of the University of Charleston.

Emily Samuel ’12 spent a year studying at three of Pepperdine University’s international houses in Florence, Italy, London, England, and Lausanne, Switzerland. She traveled on weekend excursions with fellow students to 23 countries, including a mission trip to Romania and week-long educational field trips to the South of France and Iceland. Her creative blog southerngirlgoesswiss.weebly.com highlights her experiences. She culminated the year by skydiving 13,000 feet over the Swiss Alps in Interlaken. This past summer she interned with Refuge Center for Christian Counseling in Tennessee.


Shelby Kirkpatrick ’09 graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in studio art. She has taken a design job working for Jim Knestrick ’86 at Knestrick By Design of Nashville, working with weddings and events.

Ansley Bartlett ’10 is working as a teacher’s assistant at St. Paul Christian Academy in Nashville in a kindergarten class.

Zach Brown ‘10 graduated from Samford University and received a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in Tajikistan next year.

Virginia Bain Burkhart ‘10 is a labor and delivery nurse at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She graduated from the Lipscomb University School of Nursing in May.

Zachary Ellis ‘10 completed an engineering internship at the Tennessee Bun Company and is in his last year at Lipscomb University working on an engineering degree.

Kelsey Faulkner ‘10 graduated in May from Auburn University, summa cum laude, receiving a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in supply chain management. She is currently working as an inventory planning analyst for Home Depot at the company headquarters in Atlanta.

Molly Johnson ‘10 just began two years of graduate school and research at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta. She is working in the area of integrative biology. She finished her college soccer career as captain of the Berry College team. She was named second team all-conference and led the conference with 11 assists.

Kelsie Patton ‘10 is beginning graduate school at the Social Work and Social Research School at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Victoria Petway ‘10 graduated from Gordon College in May, summa cum laude, with an art major concentration in studio painting and a minor in Spanish. She is currently working at the Cape Ann Museum of Art, History, and Culture in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Lindsey Rowe ’10, Vanderbilt class of 2014, has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship and will be in Spainnext year. Read more about her journey at: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/psychological_sciences/news/news.php

Allie Shelton ’12 is at Mississippi State University studying business and Spanish. She traveled to Europe for three weeks this past summer with Brady Williams ‘14 and his family. She is planning on studying in Spain in the summer of 2015 to complete her minor in Spanish.

Graham Shuler ‘12 is the starting center this fall for the Stanford University Cardinal and he has been named to numerous “watch lists” for breakout college football players. Shuler is one of six players from the Pac-12 to be named as a candidate for the Rimington Trophy, given to the best center in Division I football.

India Way ’12 is the recipient of the Wilda W. and Roy Lee Farish Endowed Scholarship for this school year from the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University.

Connor Anderson ‘13 was selected to be a member of Baylor’s Honor Society. He is also involved in AMSA (American Medical Student Association).

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In Memory OfMichael David Pierson ‘87Mike passed away on May 4, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kathy Knox Pierson ’88, and his daughter, Hailey ’13, and son, Tate ’17. He is also survived by his mother, Pat Pierson; father, Ed Pierson and wife, Caron; sister, Nancy Pierson; brother, Ryan Pierson; mother and father-in-law, Kaye and Ron Knox; brothers and sisters-in-law, David ‘90 and Rachel Clift ‘90 Knox and Matt and Julie Knox ‘94 McLean; nieces and nephews Dawson Knox ’15, Luke Knox ’20, and LucyJames Knox ‘21.

Mike and Kathy met and became high school sweethearts at BA. He received his bachelor's degree from Auburn University and enjoyed a career in the food services industry where he was recognized for his outstanding service to his customers. His greatest love, however, was spending time with his family, whether it was traveling or watching his children's athletic events. Mike’s memorial service was conducted by Rev. Don Logan ’80.

Ryan Huie ‘05Ryan passed away on March 30, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Dawn and John Huie and his brother, Jason Huie ’07. Ryan grew up in Franklin, attending Walnut Grove Elementary, Brentwood Academy, and graduating from Pepperdine University. At Brentwood Academy, he made many friends, served as captain of the golf team and as a big brother.

After college, he worked at Outback Concerts, then joined the Agency Coalition. Most recently, he was in the process of starting a new management company. His wish for everyone was that they would find unconditional love, which he discovered at the end of his journey. Donations to The Ryan Huie Fund at MusiCares or The Jason Foundation are welcomed.

Madeline Glenn Thomas ‘10 graduated in May from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in musical theatre. She signed a year-long contract with Playhouse On The Square in Memphis, and is currently appearing in a comedy called One Man, Two Guvners. She has also appeared in Hairspray and Mary Poppins. She is pictured above with supporting cast members.

Grant Womack ‘11Grant passed away on October 19, 2014, in Oxford, Mississippi, where he was a third year student at the University of Mississippi. He is survived by his parents, Dale and Carol Womack, and his sister, Claire ’14. While at BA, Grant was a member of the varsity football and baseball teams and served as a big brother. He was an avid hunter and fisherman along with his beloved dog, Sioux. He was a member of Harpeth Hills Church of Christ. Grant will be remembered for his team spirit and his loyalty to his friends. Memorial gifts can be made to Camp Hy-Lake. Indicate on the memo line: “Grant Womack Memorial Fund.” Mail to Harpeth Hills Church of Christ, 1949 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood, TN 37027


Ani Missirian-Dill ‘07 is the lead pastor of

La Trinidad United Methodist Church and a community

organizer for development for the United Methodist Church

Districts of San Jose and San Francisco, CA. Ani graduated

from Vanderbilt Divinity School on May 2, 2014, and

took her first appointment as the sole pastor as a United

Methodist minister at a multicultural church in San Jose,

Kara Anderson ‘13 was named to the dean’s list at the University of Virginia. Kara studied at Oxford in England this past summer. She is a student leader for Campus Crusade for Christ and manages volunteer services for youth soccer in the community. Her Persian language class provided her the opportunity to tutor an Iranian woman in English conversation.

Hailey Pierson ‘13 attends Samford University, where she is majoring in early childhood education and holds a Leadership Scholarship. She recently received a basketball scholarship to play for the Lady Bulldogs.

Bryce Prior ‘13 traveled across Australia this summer visiting family and friends. Classmate Molly Malone ‘13 joined him for the adventure which included scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, a concert in the Sydney Opera House, and visits to the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser Island, Cairns, and Sydney.

Niko Amitrano ‘14 sang the national anthem at the Indianapolis Colts football game with the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. It is one of many opportunities he will take part in as the group will be singing in Sweden, Norway, and France and also traveling across the country for concerts.

Allison Cheeseman ’14, a National Merit Finalist, received the Amos Norris Scholarship at Davidson College, which is awarded only once every four years to one recipient. The

Nancy Simpkins Brasher ‘73Kathy Wheeler Bradford ‘76Lulu Luton Clark ‘76Ley Brown ‘79Ray Mullican ‘80Scott Whitson ‘82Buddy Alexander ‘84Lindsay Fowlkes ‘86Grace Ann Flatt Holbert ‘90Brad Perry ‘92Marshall Smith ‘92Rebecca Fletcher Holmes ‘93Lyle Husband ‘93

Tim Hickman ‘94Hunt Atkins ‘97Kurston Biggers ‘97Matt Brown ‘97Jennifer Ann Neill Clark ‘97Matt Perry ‘98Chandler Ganick ‘01Whitney Thurman Pilkington ‘02Stephen Burris ‘05Anna Kathryn Jamieson Berkompas ‘06Amy Beth Miller Stallings ‘08Terrence Scott ‘09

Alumni Teaching and/or Coaching at BA

scholarship criteria is for a top academic student with leadership abilities and a strong work ethic who also has potential to be a Southern Conference champion athlete. Cheeseman is a two-time TSSAA D-II girls’ cross country state champion.

Alumni Raise Funds for New Bus Alumni Council members Destin Tompkins ‘95, Lulu Luton Clark ‘76, Dick Cole ‘84, and Jake Eaton ‘98 put the finishing touches on the new

bus, purchased with support from alumni donors to the 2013-14 Annual Fund. Thank you to all the alumni

donors who contributed and also helped underwrite BA’s 2014 Spiritual Emphasis Week. “The largest

financial response from alumni in school history to the Annual Fund allowed for the alumni to enhance the

experience for the next generation of BA leaders,” said Eaton. “We are humbled and blessed to be part of

a larger family who is passionate about continuing the mission.”

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BIRTHSAllen ’94 and Natalie Peek ’94 Jackson, a daughter, Gabrielle Sherlande, born October 16, 2010, in Haiti, home February 17, 2014

Mandy Skaggs Allender ’97 and husband, Brock, adopted a son, Briggs Gary, born June 29, 2013, and adopted on May 12, 2014

Robert Loukes ’98 and wife, Ashley, a daughter, Madeline Paige, born June 7, 2014

Jake Winfield ’98 and wife, Bethany, a son, Elijah Miller Winfield, born January 25, 2014

Christen Rutledge Barfield ’99 and husband, Cole, a son, Henry Brooks, born June 23, 2014

Ashley Hutton Wade ’99 and husband, Russ, a daughter, Emma Russell, born April 12, 2014

Bethany Cherry Scaggs ’00 and husband, James, a son, Mason Ryder, born July 27, 2014

Ryan ‘00 and Heidi Smithson ’00 Compton, a son, Miles Peterson, born April 24, 2014

Scott Eshelman ‘01 and wife, Jillian, a daughter, Ella Grace, born September 26, 2013

Gail Dunn Frey ’01 and husband, Brian, a son, Owen Hailey, born April 9, 2014

Chandler Ganick ’01 and wife, Niki, a daughter, Chloe Lane, born August 1, 2014

Eva Baltimore Willis ’01 and husband, Christopher, a daughter, Margaux Ann, born May 13, 2014

John Houston ‘03 and wife, Katie, a daughter, Lila Mills, born April 2, 2014

Bowman Richards ‘03 and wife, Lauren, a daughter, Mary Alwyn, born August 17, 2014

John Vaughn ’03 and wife, Elizabeth, a daughter, Mary Bryant, born November 18, 2013

Leslie Walls Binford ’04 and husband, Caleb, a daughter, Ari Gray, born May 23, 2014

Megan Langworthy Martin ’05 and husband Chase, a daughter, Elizabeth Ryan, born October 30, 2013

Katie Morrison Newton ‘05 and husband, Heath, a son, Joel Lewis, born July 26, 2014

Shannon Shoemake Mizell ’06 and husband, Andy, a daughter, Mary Margaret “Maggie,” born May 11, 2014

Sarah Bachman Bartholomew ’07 and husband, Ben, a daughter, Wren Annabelle, born July 11, 2014

Laura Anderson ‘82 to Kevin Slater on May 31, 2014

Josh Thurman ’99 to Sarah Damen on May 24, 2014

Ryan Baggett ’03 to Caitlin Chavis on June 21, 2014

Lauren Kimsey Mann ‘03 to David Mann on May 3, 2014

Hunter Mize ‘04 to Catherine Elizabeth Hurley on July 26, 2014

Hunter Palmer ’04 to Jacqueline Michele Gilstrap on August 9, 2014

Taylor Woodroof ’04 to Tessa Snyder on May 18, 2014

Lane Jacobs ‘05 and Kendrick Newton ’05 on May 31, 2014

Beau Wells ‘05 to Briana Marshall on October 19, 2013.

Elizabeth Richards ‘06 to Dr. Neil Shaun Webb on August 9, 2014

Katie Wells ‘06 to Chance Motter on September 14, 2013

Walker Burgin ‘07 to Allison Chin on September 27, 2014

Daniel Cage ‘07 to Allison Becker on July 5, 2014

Emily Henninger ‘07 to Jud Stephenson on August 21, 2014

Will Long ‘07 to Allana Leite on June 18, 2014

Andy Ard ‘08 to Kristina Cranford on April 26, 2014

Danielle Degati ‘08 to Matthew Nicholls on April 26, 2014

Kymberly Doyel ‘08 to Ben Stonick on April 27, 2014

Chris Jordan ‘08 to Destiny Adkins on June 29, 2014

Lara Langworthy ‘08 to Scott Buchanan on April 12, 2014

Parker Newton ‘08 to Stephanie McKinney on September 20, 2014

Laura Beth Wilcher ‘08 and Philip Henninger ’09 on June 27, 2014

Jessica Cutrer ‘09 to Adam Williams on July 26, 2014

Lauren Hamilton ‘09 to Tyler Bridgers on June 6, 2014

Louis Joseph ‘09 to Amanda Hearn on August 16, 2014

Kelsie Kestner ‘09 to Taylor Richardson on July 20, 2013

Chase Long ‘09 to Margaret Leichner on May 31, 2014

Lacy Lovell ’09 to Joe Bauer on September 20, 2014

MARRIAGES

Pictured left to right, top to bottom: Margaux Ann Willis, daughter of Eva Baltimore Willis ’01; Elijah Winfield, son of Jake Winfield ‘98; Laura Anderson Slater ‘82; Elizabeth Martin, daughter of Megan Langworthy Martin ‘05; Ryan Baggett ‘03 and his bride, Caitlin; Emma Wade, daughter of Ashley Hutton Wade ‘99; Ari Gray Binford, daughter of Leslie Walls Binford ‘04; Briggs Allender, son of Mandy Skaggs Allender ‘97.

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GRADE LEVEL AND SCHOOL LEVEL CHALLENGES6th Grade +$25,0007th Grade +$25,0008th Grade +$25,0009th Grade +$25,00010th Grade +$25,00011th Grade +$25,00012th Grade +$25,000

ALL Middle School +$50,000ALL Upper School +$50,000ALL School +$75,000

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6th Grade: Robert and Amy Butler7th Grade: Jimmy and Angie Stiff8th Grade: Scott and Amy Farrow

9th Grade: Jon and Nancy Kay10th Grade: Brad ‘85 and Sharon Greer11th Grade: Brent and Kay Neal12th Grade: Trey and Lisa Crabb

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Above: Assistant Head Ray Mullican ‘80 shares the BA financial picture with economics students.

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How It All Adds UpA ssistant Head Ray Mullican ‘80 jumped at the chance to be “teacher for the

day” in Paul Compton’s economics class this fall.

“I am excited about the financial picture of BA, thanks to solid leadership from our Board of Trustees. It is a picture of wise fiscal planning,” Mullican said. “We thought that our students would appreciate learning about our finances as well. Parents, faculty, and volunteer leaders also have appreciated the transparent look at how BA operates financially as we have shared the same presentation with them over the past year.”

Juniors and seniors asked detailed questions during the presentation, delving into the BA accounting books —assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. They learned how non-profits rely on gifts to sustain and grow the mission and ministry of the school as well as the facilities. He listed all of the major building projects since the school was founded including:

1969 first building 1970 upper school gym 1976 theatre, commons, and additional classrooms 1985 library, auxiliary gym, and administrative offices 1995 junior and senior hallways and the dining hall 2000 middle school and middle school gym 2005 performing arts building and first floor of the athletic center 2008 second floor of the athletic center and the bell tower and facade 2012 upper school renovation (theatre, gym, science labs, and dining hall) 2013 track, field, and stadium renovation 2014 baseball field renovation

Some students were surprised to hear that if the cost of building everything on campus now were added up (including buildings, property, and equipment), dating back to 1969, that the total cost would be around $47 million. However, the value or replacement cost for those things would be $70 million. If parents had to pay for this, annual tuition would be about $7,000 more than it is today.

If you are interested in hearing the complete presentation, contact Ray Mullican at [email protected].

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TITLE SPONSORS American Constructors Franklin American Mortgage

PRESENTING SPONSOR T.W. Frierson

TOURNAMENT SPONSOR ESa Littlejohn Engineering I.C. Thomasson Youth Town of Tennessee Crowe Horwath LLP

HOLE IN ONE SPONSORAndrews Cadillac

FRIENDS OF THE CLASSICClayton AssociatesFranklin Synergy BankFridrich & Clark RealtyJames Smith

PRODUCT PRIZE SPONSORSButts BrothersFirstBankFox NewsThe Governors ClubGrand AvenueJ. AlexandersJonathansM Street - Saint AnejoMcKee Foods CorporationThe Nashville PalmBob Parks Realty and AuctionPepsicoPremier GolfPublixPurity DairySunTrust BanksSwiftwickT & T Produce

HOLE SPONSORSAdams and ReeceAdvent AT&Tbbe SolutionsBoiler SupplyBrentwood BuildersBrentwood East Family Medicine Dr. Steven Johnson, Dr. Daniel HartmanCarpenter Bus SalesCharter Resource GroupChurchill MortgageComdataBrett and Sandy CorneliusCornerstone Mechanical, Inc.DaVita Healthcare PartnersDSiePerformaxEnterpriseFirst Fleet, Inc.Flik Independent School DiningG-Squared Group, LLCGotee Records

Helton Medical Weight LossKenny and CompanyLattimore, Black, Morgan and Cain, PCLee CompanyMaggart & Associates, PCMainSail DistributionMerrill Lynch- Robertson-Thompson GroupMiddle Tennessee Sleep Center Dr. Bill NoahNHI Billing ServiceNashville Sporting GoodsFrank E. Neal & Co., Inc.Pinnacle Financial PartnersRegions BankRichards and RichardsSarah Cannon Cancer CenterSouthstarTrustcoreVanderbilt Bone and JointWalick-Kemp AssociatesWilliamson Medical Center

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B R E N T WO O D ACA D E MY L E A D E R S H I PTrustee Board 2014-15John Roberson, ChairJon Billington, Chair-electEllen AdamsAdam Black ‘92J.Mac Brown ‘83Dorothy BullardRachel Williams Burgin ‘80Bill DeckerRandy GoodmanMike Helton ‘88Jeff MoseleyDavid RogersPaul RutledgeSharon Sheriff

Honorary TrusteesC. Dan Brown 1983-1986, 1991-1995, 2007-2009Albert Gasser (deceased)T. P. Kennedy (deceased)Walter Knestrick 1976-1986Hampton Pitts 1992-1998Ambassador Joe M. Rodgers (deceased)Ben Rowan 1979-1985William E. Sheriff 1978-1984Dr. William Wadlington 1973-1982Richard Wright 1994 -2005

AdministrationCurtis G. Masters, HeadmasterWilliam B. Brown, Jr., Headmaster EmeritusRay Mullican ’80, Assistant Head Paul Compton, Upper School DirectorNancy Simpkins Brasher ’73, Middle School DirectorCynthia Tripp, Dean of FacultyAndy Bradshaw, Dean of StudentsRian Berger, Spiritual Life DirectorCody White, Athletic DirectorHunt Atkins ‘97, Admission DirectorSusan Shafer, Communications DirectorDavid Woodall, Director of Planned GivingAndi Holbrook, Donor RelationsLeah Hoskins, Public Relations/PublicationsLulu Luton Clark ’76, Alumni DirectorJason Oggs, Business ManagerPaula Booten, RegistrarShelley Miller, College Counseling DirectorCourtney Jones, College CounselorJason Beddoe, Security Director

Parents Association Board 2014-15Terri Vafiades, PresidentLeisha Yost, President-electMatt Anderson ‘88Tony ArnoldTara BluePatsy BrownShannon ClemmonsScott ColeJennifer ConderCathy Jo ElwoodJayme FosterJill HolmesSarah HouserRon JonesBetsy KochBarbara PratherAnn RankinLaura ReynoldsChristie SmithJoe Taylor ‘86Callie Fowlkes Victory ‘83Chris Woodlee

Alumni Council 2014-15Richmond Williams ‘93, Co-PresidentEmeline Thrash ‘07, Co-President

Jeri Campbell Moore ‘73Dale Cornwell North’75Harriet Brown Bailey ‘81Dick Cole ‘84Beth Holder Throckmorton ‘84Andrew Vaughn ‘85Franye Goad Johnson ‘86Amy Skaggs Harr ‘95Destin Tompkins ‘95Rachel Fletcher Allen ‘97Jason Rowlette ‘97Wyatt Allen ‘98Jake Eaton ‘98Alicia Hogin Potter ‘00Meg Gering Wadlington ‘01Katie Horrell Jacobs ‘03Bowman Richards ‘03Hunter Askew ‘06Libby Ford ‘06 Rachel Brannon ‘07William Ball ‘09Cody Taylor ‘09

Parent Ambassadors 2014-15David and Holly BaulchMike and Lisa BussardDick and Becky CowartBill and Courtenay DeckerScott and Shannon DrummRob and Natasha FreemanEd and AnnElise GuffeeAndy and Carol HammonsErik and Leslie HendersonDel ‘86 and Mary Page HickmanJon and Augustine KingKen and LaDonna KingMike and Leigh Ann MarksJohn and Robin McClellanPaul and Stacey MerrillKevin and Kathryn PhillipsTim and Michelle RobersonMark and Terri SchoenwaldBen and Christy StangaDavid ‘86 and Gina StansellLee and Donna Thompson

Student Leadership Team 2014-15Avery Billington ‘17Matt Binkley ‘15Alex Brinkmann ‘16

Sarah Bryant ‘18Claire Cheeseman ‘17Chris Clark ‘17Andrew Comegna ‘17Katie Conder ‘17Juliana Fontecha ‘15Jackson Harvey ‘18Patricia Jones ‘15Andrew Long ‘18Mika Matin Azad ‘14Maycie McKay ‘15Bryce Mathews ‘16Vayle McKay ‘18Clay Morrison ‘15Avery Rose Myrick ‘15Katherine Nesbitt ‘17Sarah Pleasant ‘15Madison Reynolds ‘16Brock Schoenwald ‘16Sommer Grace Weldon ‘16Toby Wilson ‘18Alex Yost ‘15

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Thank You to Our 2014 Tournament Sponsors &Tournament Chairs Greg and Fonda Cantrell


The original art of over 60 local and regional artists will be on display and for sale at the nineteenth annual Art Show at BA on the BA campus. Featured artist is Melanie Morris of Birmingham, and the featured painting is Sweet Dreams (below). The show dates are December 5, 6, and 7. The show is a project of the Brentwood Academy Parent Association. See more information at TheArtShowatBA.com

December 5-7, 2014

219 Granny White PikeBrentwood, TN 37027brentwoodacademy.com

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