Lions’ St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School - Jacksonville, FL
First Trimester 2010-2011
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Inside This Issue:
21st Century Learning
Alumni & Legacy Photo
Alumni News
News from Around Campus
Special Events
Honor Rolls and Awards
A Message from the Chair of the Board
In This Issue: Chair’s Message
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Head of School Message 3
Missy Ketchum and husband, Will, at Christmas in New York ‐ the auction fundraiser held on November 20, at Bella Sera. See page 10 for more pictures and details about the night.
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n this issue of The Lion’s Tale, you will find the Annual Report of Donors from 2009‐2010. These gifts were made to the school in a year of economic hardship for many, and the contributions came in nonetheless. One hundred percent of our outstanding faculty return some of their pay to the school, which shows how invested they are in seeing the school thrive. Our parents are beyond generous with their money and their time, which is evident at each school function from the Fall Conference Day to the Daily’s Ortega River Run. The grandparents are a revered category of patrons whose largesse is both humbling and inspiring. The Foundations which supported the school last year enabled us to make major improvements to our facilities and programs, keeping us on the forefront of education. These gifts to the school are the bedrock of its ability to be a leader in elementary education in Northeast Florida. As we began planning for the capital campaign, I have been especially mindful of the generations
of gifts that have enabled the school to exist and to grow in ways few might have expected when the doors opened in 1970. When I look at the list of founders, the early donors and those who served on the Board of Trustees in our formative years, I see people whose grandchildren attend the school today and people who are still making meaningful contributions of time and resources to St. Mark’s. Our people‐‐whether teachers or parents, grandparents or friends‐‐are the engine that moves us forward, and in the coming months, you will see this even more as we embark on We Are One, our capital campaign. Every single gift to the school matters, and every single gift makes this beautiful little school a place where our children have the best possible opportunity to learn and to grow into God’s purpose for their lives. To all of you whose names are listed in this issue, and to all of you who spend countless volunteer hours on campus, thank you for your commitment to St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School! Missy Ketchum, Chair of the Board of Trustees
OUR MISSION
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School is a parish day school that instills Christian values, builds a strong academic foundation, encourages personal achievement, stimulates creative expression, and fosters a heart of giving in a nurturing environment in children age one through grade six.
Rector‘s Message
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21st Century Learning
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Around Campus
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Admissions News
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Special Events
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09‐10 Annual Report
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Fruit of the Spirit Awards 16 St. Mark’s Honor Roll Alumni News
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2010 -2011 Board of Trustees Missy M. Ketchum, Chair of the Board Cathy Hardage, Head of School The Reverend Jonathan B. Coffey Jr. Rector John K. Adams Nicole B. Bryan Rev. Jonathan B. Coffey Jr. Robert E. Dickson Eugenia H. Donahoo** Susan K. Feeley Charles L. Gibbs II Cathy Hardage Cheryl A. Hardin* Missy M. Ketchum Eugene B. Nichols Dade R. Nigro Jeffrey Preuss Lisa L. Rogers Leigh S. Scales Brian C. Sheridan Leslie P. Sirbaugh Holly H. Upchurch* Margaret B.Wetherbee Avery W. Williams Alison I. Witkovich *Vestry Representative **Parents’ Association Team Representative
Messages From the Head of School & Rector The answer, unequivocally, is YES!
Cathy Hardage watches Sam, a second grader, work addition problems with his Singapore Math manipulatives.
We proudly uphold a commitment to academic excellence. Our curriculum is constantly being evaluated, and this year, the Singapore Math program was implemented in several of our grade levels. Teachers trained intensively this summer and are continuing their training. We are already seeing the fruits of these math strategies boost performance and comprehension in our students.
Dear St. Mark’s Families and Friends,
Many blessings to all of you as we enter the season of Advent. There is no place I would rather be at this time of the year than at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School. The joy and excitement of our students is palpable.
Last night, I was thrilled again as our first, second, and third graders presented Light of the World, a Christmas musical, under the talented direction of our Music Director, Mrs. Susanne Dailey. I never tire of seeing shining eyes and hearing joyous voices as they praise our Lord Jesus in song and word.
As we complete another calendar year and look forward to 2011, it’s time again for re‐ enrollment! As we all are wondering if our economy is actually rebounding, you may ask, “is the value of a St. Mark’s education worth the price?”
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t is rare these days to go to the movies and to be inspired. I get scared, or intensely focused, or offended, or curious, but I am rarely inspired. Last week, I was inspired when my wife Julie and I went to see Waiting for Superman. We had intuited that this was going to be an important piece of cinematography, but nothing could have prepared us for the sheer power of this visual essay. Waiting for Superman is a dramatic documentary of the tragic failure of our public school system over the past generation. Up until the 1960’s, our public education was the best in the world (or at least among the best). Then, beginning in the late 1960’s, we started to decline. By today, it is a foregone conclusion in most urban areas that many of our schools are “failure factories” (that’s what the experts are calling them), schools where the majority of students learn little and do not graduate, or, if they do graduate, do so without the
Our faculty is top‐notch! In a recent online parent survey, the words “outstanding faculty” appeared over and over again. Your children are surrounded and mentored by a faculty and staff who have a passion for learning.
As written by a parent on the online survey, “We give credit to St. Mark’s for developing character in our child.” Our school provides a welcoming, faith‐based education for students, instilling Christian values through strong spiritual, character, and leadership development. That alone, truly sets us apart from area public schools.
Additionally, our sixth graders graduate and progress on to the best schools in Jacksonville and beyond ‐ their test scores, grades, and comments we receive from school administrators confirm this! You only need to read the last pages of this Lion’s Tale to see for yourself the lists of our alumni Honor Roll recipients, AP Scholars, and talented leaders.
basic skills necessary for taking the next steps in education. But Davis Guggenheim, the director of this remarkable film, is not content to leave us with the epic narrative of failure and lost lives, the story of public education in many places over the past generation; he also gives us hope, stories of success in the face of almost unbelievable odds. Among those stories of success is the creation of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) schools by two teachers in Houston. The cornerstone of KIPP schools is the assumption that children can and will succeed with high expectations, clear accountability, and mentors who support and guide. I am proud that our own John Baker, member of our parish whose children attended our Day School, has brought KIPP to Jacksonville. There will always be a place for private education in our country, and schools like
Our unique and innovative Early Learning Program for one and two year olds is the only program of its kind in the Jacksonville area. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (the gold standard for early childcare), it engages young minds and confidently sets them on the path to success. Teachers in this program continue to attend conferences to learn the most current trends in early childhood brain development. Also, I’m pleased to announce a new discipline policy was implemented this school year. It is interpreted developmentally for our varying ages of students and is addressing bullying prevention which has become a hot topic in schools nationwide.
I certainly could continue listing many other reasons why a St. Mark’s education is so beneficial to children, but I would only be reminding you again of what you already know.
I wish you Christmas greetings at this very special time of year from all of us at St. Mark’s! In Christ’s love, Cathy Hardage, Head of School
St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School will continue to offer excellence in the landscape of education. But, it is important that we reinvent public education in this country to offer to all children of whatever means the opportunity to succeed, not in being educated for a job, but in being prepared for a Jonathan B. Coffey, Rector of career, a vocation which St. Mark’s Church can give to each and every person the pride of accomplishment that we all desire not only during school, but throughout our lives. Faithfully, (The Rev.) Jonathan B. Coffey, Rector
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21st Century Learning
Because One Day, They Learning for the 21st Century
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or over forty years, St. Mark’s faculty has been committed to helping its students develop in every way possible. However, there is no doubt classrooms of yesterday are not the same as today. With the ever‐evolving educational environment, what does a student of today need in order to become tomorrow’s leaders, professionals, and citizens? Here are examples from six broad areas our faculty are concentrating on when thinking of what our students need to know and what skills they need to build in order to become successful in the 21st century.
1. Differentiation: Teaching to the needs of all students. Everyone has things they do really well, as well as things that cause us problems. No one is good at everything! The adult world allows for tasks to be accomplished in a myriad of different ways and often rewards divergent thinking and creative solutions. Don’t students deserve a similar acceptance and recognition of their individual strengths and creativity? Differentiated instruction is all about using a child’s strengths to provide an environment most conducive to learning and demonstrating that learning. When we choose to give a child a test orally so that he/she can better process the questions, or allow a student to do a project instead of a written report to highlight their creative abilities, that is differentiating instruction. When we use leveled guided reading books matched to children’s reading abilities or provide grid paper to a child who has trouble keeping math problems lined up, that is differentiating. When we give a student extended time for standardized testing due to a processing or attention problem, or provide outlines or notes for a student who has trouble listening and writing at the same time, that is differentiating. In the end, it is our strengths, not our weaknesses, that matter most. Differentiated instruction is not difficult to implement, but it allows all children to use their strengths as tools to achieve their best in all they do. ‐ Carol Rountree, Director of the Academic Support Center
2. Collaboration and Collective Intelligence: Teaching and modeling group work as learning takes place in a social environment. In the first grade, using all of our bright minds together helps to create a beautiful product and allows our Sixth graders practiced working together during an children to see things from their peer’s exercise at Pathfinders, a day‐long teambuilding trip. perspective. For example, we worked in small groups and collected everyone’s ideas to build Plymouth Plantation after we learned about the Pilgrim’s journey to America. This allowed the students to feel as though each one of their ideas was important and taught them to work as a team! ‐ Liz Mundin, First Grade Teacher
Fourth graders work on boosting their math facts by using a fun and interactive computer program called, FASTT Math.
3. Wise Use of Technology: Technology becomes an extension of our research and reference.
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First graders work on math problems at the board.
Many projects our student’s work on must be based on fact ‐ therefore, research is vital. These days, the ability to access information using technology is crucial. Some very important skills the students are learning are how to find and filter information. Integrating research and preparing presentations makes learning exciting and relevant for our students. By drawing on prior learning, acquiring new knowledge, and tapping into their creativity, our students are identifying problems and designing solutions all with the use of technology. That is 21st learning at it’s best! ‐ Anne Gorman, Computer Teacher
21st Century Learning
Will Own the World
Third graders act out scenes from history to make their lessons more memorable.
4. Incorporating brain research into classroom instruction. We strive to make learning meaningful in order to make a lasting and memorable imprint on the brain. Many of our professional development opportunities have provided excellent brain research information and clear examples of developmentally appropriate expectations of our students. We know that experience can change the brain and we work to make these connections to our curriculum everyday. Take a peek into our classrooms and you will observe movement, laughter, cooperative groups, debates, “brain breaks,” students at the board, on the floor, building shelters, making masks, creating artifacts, singing grammar songs, acting out story summaries, and the list goes on and on. If we are unable to have a first hand experience, we are able to use technology to create one. With the click of a mouse, we can travel beyond classroom walls. Students have visited Plimouth Plantation and witnessed a “live” interview of the pilgrims and Native Americans, and have interviewed Holocaust survivors via Skype. We truly strive to provide meaningful experiences for memorable learning, each and every day. ‐ Kelly Risdon, Fourth Grade Teacher
5. Critical Thinking Skills and Problem Solving: Assuring authentic learning is taking place and students engage with real world problems. Sixth graders are writing persuasive letters asking for help in making the world better in some way. They have chosen their own topic and will send their letter to a person or group who can help them attain their goal. Topics include allowing technology in Sixth grader, Amanda Thompson, has order to decrease the written a persuasive letter to Georgia‐ Pacific in hopes they will reconsider their weight of backpacks; pipeline which will send polluted water cleaning up the baseball field at NAS; choosing not into the St. John’s River. to sell plastic water bottles; stopping Georgia‐Pacific from polluting the St. Johns River; and many more! Students have thought critically about how to best persuade their audience by mapping out what is most important to the audience, and then deciding on reasons and supporting evidence that would best persuade to help the cause. The final Power Point presentations will be most interesting! ‐ Laura Ropp, Fifth and Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
6. Teaching Global Awareness. We are focused on learning about our fellow global citizens through service, whether in downtown Jacksonville St. Mark’s students held a clothing drive for children in Itabo, through our The Rev. Canon John Peterson from St. George’s Cuba. Our sixth graders wrote letters in Spanish class and have Bishop Griselda from Itabo, Cuba, outreach to the Cathedral in Jerusalem visited St. Mark’s this fall. already received responses from new friends in Cuba! visited St. Mark’s students. children of St. Mary’s Parish; outreach to our southern neighbor Cuba and the people of St. Mary’s Itabo; or outreach across the globe to the children of Jerusalem and Ramallah. We are learning about their cultures, their needs, their similarities and their differences. We are establishing relationships around the globe through letters, pictures, and when the technology allows, skyping, blogging, and e‐mail. This has ignited our children’s curiosity and imagination while teaching them the skills of collaboration, communication, and problem solving. At St. Mark’s being 5 a global citizen is real. ‐ Beville Anderson, Director of Christian Education and Guidance Counselor
Around Campus
Our School is Making Its Mark . . .
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ne of the strategic goals from last year’s Just Imagine 2015! Strategic Plan, was to conduct an assessment of the school’s marketing efforts and develop a strategic marketing and enrollment plan for the school. In September, the school partnered with Cherry + Company to review its existing data, conduct interviews, surveys, and focus groups. The reports and recommendations have been presented to the leadership of the school, and based on the research, we are proud to announce the areas on this page were rated highly. We are constantly improving ‐ so keep watch over this school year as many exciting things are in the works, including a new and improved www.StMarksDaySchool.org! Relationships Between Students and Faculty ‐ Because of small class size, students and teachers develop strong mentoring, one‐on‐one relationships. The faculty are committed to knowing and doing what is best for each and every child.
Parent Satisfaction and Involvement ‐ The overall parent satisfaction level is high, and our parents are actively involved and supporting of the programs and activities of the school. This is the key indicator of the strength of a school. St. Mark’s has an outstanding reputation in the community. Academics ‐ The academic program is viewed as being rigorous, challenging, and preparatory for the best upper schools in Jacksonville. The faculty is focused on each student and his or her learning potential. Christian Values, Character Development, and Chapel ‐ A faith‐based learning environment that focuses on character development blends with a chapel program that provides a regular spiritually focused opportunity for students to come together to grow in their faith. The affiliation with St. Mark’s Church has grown in recent years in a united effort.
Communication ‐ The communication to the parents from administration and faculty is strong.
Early Learning Program ‐ The ELP provides a unique, safe, and loving environment for one and two year old children. Leadership Development ‐ Students are able to develop their leadership abilities through the safety patrol, chapel buddies, chapel leaders, and other opportunities. The small size of the school allows for community between students of all grade levels. 6
Faculty ‐ The faculty are dedicated and committed to providing the best learning environment and opportunities for students. They are passionate about their roles in making a difference in the lives of students. They provide a learning environment that is centered around the care and nurturing of each student. 100% of our faculty hold bachelor’s degrees and 46% have a master’s or doctorate.
Pre‐Primary Department ‐ The preschool and kindergarten provide a strong foundational learning environment for students.
Around Campus
Some Students Are Always Acting Out! The St. Mark's Drama Club presented Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Thursday, November 4. These talented students in third through sixth grade did a wonderful job! In just eight weeks, the students memorized their lines, songs, dances, and stage directions.
St. Mark’s Has More Teachers of the Week than Any Other School! Congratulations to Ms. Traci Black, a second grade teacher, for being a First Coast News Teacher of the Week! Ms. Black was nominated by a former student, Anna Donahoo, who is now a third grader at St. Mark's. Ms. Black is the third teacher from St. Mark's to be recognized for this honor!
The segment aired on the news Wednesday, October 13. Anna had Ms. Black as her first grade teacher two years ago. In her e‐mail, Anna said, "Ms. Black makes school very fun. She makes learning exciting. I want to grow up to be just like her."
First Coast News Reporter, Deanna Fené, visited Ms. Black's classroom to take video and to interview Anna and Ms. Black. When asked about being a teacher, Ms Black replied, “I have the best job in the world, I laugh all day long. I get to see those little moments and really treasure my time with these kids.”
We are so proud of our teachers and the students who nominate them, especially now that St. Mark’s has been featured for this news segment more times than any other school in the area! Fifth grade teacher, Mr. Steve Williams, was featured two years ago, and fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Kelly Risdon, was featured last year. Links to watch the video clips are available on our website under the “News” section.
They Have Values
Fourth grade students have been busy writing letters and creating cards to send to St. Mark’s Church members who are homebound for the Holidays. They recently sent out Thanksgiving wishes to their friends in hopes of brightening their spirits!
Have you “liked” the St. Mark’s Facebook Page? If not, you’re missing out on a great conversation! We’re featuring Waaaaaay Back Wednesdays where we post pictures from former years at St. Mark’s. The comments have been wonderful to read ranging from fond memories of favorite teachers, to trying to remember the names of all the classmates, to “oh mom, why did you dress me like that!”
Like us and join in the conversation at: www.facebook.com/StMarksEpiscopalDaySchool
Four Teachers Have Marathon Motivation Congratulations to (from left to right) Josie Bryan (5th & 6th Science Teacher), Nancy Bennett (Director of Technology & Integration), Traci Black (2nd Grade Teacher), and Anne Gorman (Computer Teacher and 6th Grade Homeroom Teacher), who finished in the 35th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 31, in Washington D.C. It was a beautiful, sunny day with perfect running temperatures in the 50s, as they ran 26.2 miles around D.C., starting near the Pentagon and finishing at the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Some of the sites they ran past included the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian Museums, and the Capitol. The Marine Corps Marathon is known as "The People's Marathon" because it is open to all runners and is the largest marathon not to offer prize money. It is the fourth largest marathon in the United States, and the eighth largest in the world. This year, there were over 30,000 registered runners with 21,856 people crossing the finish line!
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Family Fun
Family Fun at the Fall Festival!
Each grade level sponsored a carnival booth with events like limbo and fish‐ ing to face painting and a cupcake walk (sponsored by Winn Dixie). Delicious food was available from The Jag Dog Man, Mellow Mushroom Pizza, and Sivada’s Cupcakery.
It was great to see so many families attend and spend a fun family oriented evening together on Berg Field. Special thanks to the St. Mark’s Parents’ Association Team for organizing a wonderful event!
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St. Mark’s families play such an important role in supporting our students. A Dads’ Club has started up this year! Led by Todd Ogletree and Mark Fackler, they held a Dad’s BBQ Night and also spent a weekend building a manger for the Christmas program and installing a new basketball hoop, purchased through funds collected from families who clip Box Tops for the Box Tops for Education program. According to them, “Attorneys used levels, and bankers handled power tools. It had to be a first for many!”
Building upon the success of last year, fourth grade students held another Lemonade War (boys vs. girls). Based off of the book read in class, The Lemonade War, the students worked together to market their stands to see who could raise the most money. It was too close to name a winner, but the real winner was the cause the boys and girls pooled their funds together for, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. It is a wonderful foundation that supports research for childhood cancers. The fourth graders could really relate because of their former St. Mark’s classmate, Bryce Williams, who has courageously fought and won his battle with Osteosarcoma, bone cancer.
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Days were held this fall! The students enjoyed attending a chapel with their guests and then showing off their classrooms and the campus. The art room was a fun attraction this year ‐ students proudly held up their artwork they worked so hard to create!
2010-2011 56 Alumni Parents & 103 Legacy Students
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ur numbers speak volumes! For over forty years, families have entrusted the foundation of education for their children to begin at St. Mark’s. Each year we are seeing more and more of our alumni returning with their families to give their children the same values and education they received. This year, 23% of our students have parents who attended St. Mark’s! We’re proud of all our alumni have accomplished and even prouder of their choice in us for their children. Special thanks to St. Mark’s mom and professional photographer, Jenny Mendoza Stanelle, www.jennifermendoza.com, for helping to photograph this special group of our alumni and their legacies.
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Welcome to St. Mark’s!
ur enrollment is incredible! We welcomed 107 new students (from 75 new families) on the first day of school! There are 445 students in our ELP through sixth grade, with waiting lists in ELP I and II, and completely full classes in pre‐kindergarten I and II. Pictured above are many of our newest students in pre‐kindergarten I through sixth grade.
In other admissions news, we want you to know that every day is an Open House at St. Mark’s! If you or someone you know would like to take a tour of our campus and classrooms ‐ please contact Susan Kwartler, Director of Admission, for a personal tour! Contact her at (904) 388‐2632 x21, or skwartler@stmarksdayschool.org.
St. Mark’s awarded over $200,000 of need‐based Financial Aid this school year, which has helped over 25% of our students. Financial Aid applications for 2011‐2012 are available in the school office. Students entering kindergarten through sixth grade are eligible for Financial Aid.
Applications for new students are now being accepted for the 2011‐2012 school year. If you know a child who is currently not enrolled at St. Mark’s, this is the time to complete an application for enrollment!
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Special Events
Dade and Peggy Nigro and Ed and Ann McCarthy enjoyed browsing the silent auction items.
Holland Gibbs, event Chair, and Claudia Adams, did a phenomenal job making it a wonderful evening! From beautiful decorations to amazing auction items, these ladies worked hard to benefit the successful night.
Debbie and Melvin Brown and Pilar Burkland had fun social‐ izing with other St. Mark’s parents throughout the night.
Seana McAfee and Allison Sheridan add money to the Pass the Purse auction item.
It was wonderful to see many new faces at the event! Welcome to Kay and Michael Fellows, who recently enrolled their child in the Early Learning Program.
The Christmas in New York auction event was a success! Thanks to all the parents and friends of St. Mark’s for attending and for bidding on all the live and silent auction items.
Lauren Barker, Lori Trobaugh, and Emily White had a great time browsing the many items available for bids.
When: February 16, 2011
Who: Students in kindergarten through 6th grade
What: Run, skip, and hop around our mini track on the Berg Family Playfield to music and cheering
Watch for more information coming Why: in the new year . . . And help support Promote healthy minds our students at St. Mark’s! and bodies while supporting the school
While numbers are still being tallied, it looks like the evening raised $10,000 over its goal of $35,000! All to benefit our students and programs. WOW!
A special thank‐you to the Ronan School of Music for providing a wonderful musical atmosphere with their jazz band!
33rd Annual Daily’s Ortega River Run Saturday, February 26, 2011 One Mile Fun Run 8 a.m. Five Mile Run 8:30 a.m. For the past 32 years, St. Mark's Episcopal Day School has held the Ortega River Run to benefit the students of St. Mark’s. A Grand Prix sanctioned event, the morning consists of a 1‐mile fun run and a 5 mile run/walk race through our beautiful neighborhood. A festive street fair lines the street in front of the school with games, give‐a‐ ways, and fun! With an average of around 2,000 participants, it is one of the largest races held in the Jacksonville area. Online registration will be available soon at www.1stplacesports.com
Annual Report 2009‐2010 Financial Report 2009‐2010 Income Tuition & Fees: $3,503,000 Fundraising: $306,000 Designated Gifts: $177,000 Designated Gifts Carried Forward: ($51,000) Interest Income: $58,000 Income From Endowment: $70,000 Auxiliary Services: $97,000 Total Income: $4,160,000
Income Tuition & Fees 84% Fundraising 7% Designated Gifts 3% Interest Income 2% Income from Endowments 2% Auxiliary Services 2%
Expenses Salaries & Benefits: $2,985,000 Physical Plant: $384,000 Student Activities & Supplies: $142,000 Administrative: $117,000 Student Financial Aid: $202,000 Auxiliary Services: $54,000 Technology: $70,000 Contribution to Endowment: $58,000 Total Expenses: $4,012,000
Summary of Fundraising and Gifts Annual Giving Campaign: $181,000 Designated Gifts: $177,000 Daily’s Ortega River Run: $50,000 St. Mark’s Dinner and Auction: $40,000 St. Mark’s Masters: $9,000 Boosterthon Fun Run: $26,000
The Annual Fund 2009‐2010 Donors Gifts Received July 1, 2009 ‐ June 30, 2010 Winged Lion Society Lion’s Pride $10,000+
Ashley and John Adams Frank Schiavone, M.D. The Ralph N. Walter and Nina M. Walter Charitable Trust
Founder $7,500 ‐ $9,999 Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Magevney
Leadership $5,000 ‐ $7,499 Barco Family Foundation in Honor of Holden Howser Barco Mr. George Egan and Dr. Anne Egan Bruce and Terry Ivey Ruth and John Whitner
The Winged Lion Society, established in the Fall of 1999, honors and celebrates the philanthropy of those individuals whose annual gifts to St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School are at or above one thousand dollars. The foundations and individuals listed on this page are recognized for their leadership and strong commitment to St. Markʹs.
Cornerstone $2,500 ‐ $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Baker The Bent Family Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Clements Charles and Meg Commander Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ketchum, III The Preuss Family Geoffrey and Teresa Risley in memory of James Townsend Mr. and Mrs. E. Stephen Sirbaugh Holly and Michael Upchurch Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Wetherbee Ms. Jeanne Yost Benefactor $1,000 - $2,499
Benefactor $1,000 - $2,499 (Continued)
Anonymous Fernando and Brooke Acosta‐Rua Claudia and Bill Adams Linda R. Alexander Alan Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Hayes L. Basford, Jr. Margaret and Wirt Beard Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paul Bent Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bongiovanni Peggy and J.F. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Kendall G. Bryan The Francis and Miranda Childress Foundation, Inc. Jonathan B. Coffey, Jr. Kevin and Julie Cofran Vicky and Charles Commander Dr. and Mrs. William E. Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Dempsey, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Dickson, Sr. Dave and Melissa Dollar Hazel and Tom Donahoo Susan and Glen Feeley Tim and Sherri Geddes Mr. and Mrs. William Geer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Gibbs, II William A. Goetz Robert and Cathy Hardage Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Kidd Pete and Katy Kirill Chris and Liz Laine Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Lampe Mr. and Mrs. John B. Magevney Mr. and Mrs. William R. Mann Ed and Ann McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCarthy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Morales, III Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Dade R. Nigro Ann and H.B. Roberts Lisa and Nathan Rogers Mr. Howard C. Royce and Ms. Caridad Roque Allison and Brian Sheridan Page and Bryan Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Taylor Frances and Ray Terry Johnny and Georgie Valentino Taylor and Avery Williams Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Witkovich
Restricted Gifts
Your Gifts Make a Difference Gifts to the Annual Fund help to maintain the school’s impressive academic performance, accreditations, and facilities. It has enabled the school to attract and retain an outstanding faculty who are passionate about what they teach, devoted to their students, and admired by parents. A global focus, state‐of‐the‐art learning technology, unique enrichments, arts, and extra‐curricular programs educate our children and prepare them for admission to the best schools in Jacksonville and beyond.
Henry & Lucy Gooding Endowment Mr. William J. Asher Reverend and Mrs. David Bast, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bowers Mr. George and Dr. Anne Egan Mr. and Mrs. John T. Burrows Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Graham Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Ivey Jacksonville Pediatrics, P.A. Ms. Annie K. Jones Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ketchum, III Mr. and Mrs. William J. Moore, III Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Morales, III Mr. and Mrs. Dade Nigro Dr. and Mrs. Michael Stephens Capital Improvements The Eunice Pitt Odom Semmes Foundation
Friend $250 - $499
Patron $500 - $999
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Anderson Joe and Ann Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Augustus Reverend and Mrs. David Bast, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Boling Jeff and Nicole Bryan Robert and Sherry Buelow Barbara and Christopher Commander Mr. and Mrs. Barham Cook Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Donahoo, Jr. Pamela Nelson Dore Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Egan Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fackler Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hanigan Claudia and John Higbe Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Hixon Mr. and Mrs. C. Finley Knight, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines T. Lee Mr. and Mrs. David L. McCormick Steve and Janine Moore Joy Williams Paulk Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. Scales Frank Schwalbe Mrs. Ida Shellman‐Harris Allen and Debra Skinner Bebe and Chris Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Stephens Ed and Cris Tennant Mr. and Mrs. F. Russell Terry Mr. William Tillo and Ms. Cynthia Key The Towe Family Foundation, Inc. in Honor of Grace and Neely Egan Karen and John Upchurch Mr. D.R. Vause Sims and Michael Wachholz
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Barrow Mr. and Mrs. Lewis C. Bliss Mr. Skardon Bliss Dr. and Mrs. W. David Boyd Kendall and Grace Bryan, Jr. Jason and Suzanne Burhyte Mr. and Mrs. James J. Buxton Mr. and Mrs. Barham Cook Dr. and Mrs. William E. Cramer Dr. and Mrs. Harry J. D'Agostino, Jr. Monica I. Declet‐Serrano Mr. Michael E. Demont Jennifer and Rob Dickson Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Files Jake and Wendy Fulmer Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gibbs, III Valerie and Brad Goodwin Patty Gordon Kevin and Shawn Hurd Mrs. Henrietta Herzog Jewett Stephanie and Joe Kohla Marc Lopez Carlton and Dorcas Mallory Matt and Seana McAfee Mr. and Mrs. J. Marshall McCranie Barbara and Gil McCullen in honor of Margaret, Chase, and Tom Commander Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Cathleen McQuade Dr. and Mrs. Robert K. Middlekauff Mr. and Mrs. William J. Moore Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pattillo, III Mr. and Mrs. Chase Pattillo Bonnie and Joseph Rault Carol and Jim Rountree RPM Automotive of Ortega Dave and Julie Shapiro Rona M. Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. Wilson S. Studstill
In compiling The Annual Report from the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Development Office took special care to ensure accuracy. However, if you feel that a correction is required, please contact Director of Development Alison Eberly, aeberly@stmarksdayschool.org, (904) 388-2632 x26.
Corporate Matching Gifts Aetna Foundation Beckman Coulter, Inc. The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation, Inc. Community Foundation H & R Block Foundation, Inc. The Prudential Foundation Starbucks Foundation Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation, Inc.
Gifts In‐Kind
During the past fiscal year, friends of St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School have donated a wide range of items to enhance the school’s programs and facilities. These goods include classroom materials, furniture, computer equipment, food , and gifts of professional expertise. Mr. Mark Anderson – Florida School Book Depository Mrs. Margaret Conolly Flying Dragon Citrus Nursery Meredith and Ed Hines Valerie and Brad Goodwin Tedi and Frank Hamilton Mrs. Kelli heath Stephanie and Joe Kohla Amy and Rick Morales McCall and Mark Pribanic Shelia and Matt Thompson Dr. Randy Thornton
Annual Fund 2009‐2010 Donors Associate $1 ‐ $249
Associate $1 ‐ $249 (Continued)
Associate $1 ‐ $249 (Continued)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Afflick Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Alexander Carol E. Anastase Dr. and Mrs. Mohamed Antar Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Aque Barbara H. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Archie J. Baker Ms. Elizabeth Baker Mr. and Mrs. Ravenel C. Ball Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Barkas Chris and Alison Bartkowiak Mr. and Mrs. William A. Beasley Nancy Bennett Kathy Betancourt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bigham, Jr. Traci Black Ms. Gina Bliss Mr. and Mrs. Shawn M. Boone Mr. and Mrs. Jason R. Bowyer Sheryl Brantley Mr. and Mrs. William L. Braude Mr. and Mrs. George C. Brown, Jr. Josie Bryan Mr. and Mrs. John T. Burrows Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Busey Kathleen Caddell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Calhoun Kelly, Jamie, and Aiden Camp Arversia J. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Nick Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Heyward Cantrell in Memory of John McCullen Mr. and Mrs. Shawn B. Casey Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Christenson Ms. Susan K. Chunn Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Clough Andrea and Carlton Cole Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cole Mr. and Mrs. William L. Cook Mr. and Mrs. David Cox Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Cozart Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Craddock Mr. and Mrs. J. Ellis Crosby, Jr. Mr. Harry J. D'Agostino, Jr. Susanne Dailey Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jed Davis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dean Mrs. Andrew J. Decker Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Dempsey Ms. Juliet Doll Mr. and Mrs. John Donahoo, III Anne Draper Alison Turner Eberly Dr. Phillip B. Aguila and Mrs. Elena Echenique Mr. John E. Fraleigh Ms. Cheryl K. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Galpin Mr. and Mrs. William A. Gibbs Girl Scouts of Gateway Council #77 Ms. Mary Whedbee Giftos
Anne Decker Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Elroy C. Grace Debby Graham Mr. and Mrs. Carson W. Gregory, III Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Grubba Dr. Samir and Dr. Hanaa Habashi Ilene and Chris Hackett Ms. Marianne B. Haferkamp Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Haines Mr. and Mrs. N. Frank Hamilton, II Drew and Lee Haramis Virgil Harris and Alyce Denson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Hetzel in Memory of Courtney Seaward Summerlin Mr. and Mrs. David Hicks Ed and Meredith Hines Mr. and Mrs. James B. Holyer Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Howard Mr. and Mrs. Landon L. Hoyt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hubbard Mrs. I. Stanton Hudmon Mr. and Mrs. Stanton W. Hudmon Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan R. Hurst Claudia and Bill Johns Mr. William B. Johns Jo Lynell Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Radomir Jovic Sherry Kersey Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ketchum, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. R. Andrew Kidd Mrs. Carey Kilgore, III Reverend and Mrs. David Killeen Mr. and Mrs. Sergej Kovac Ms. Anna Y. Kovalenko Mr. and Mrs. Chris R. Kowald Mr. and Mrs. David B. Kwartler Mr. and Mrs. Kevin S. Lamoureux Chrissy Lane Anne and Childress Lee Mr. Gary G. Lemerand Mr. and Mrs. William Lively, Sr. Diane K. Ludwig Carol Mackoul in Memory of Allison Haramis Laura and Michael Magevney Mrs. Lauren D. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Matson Reverend and Mrs. Barnum McCarty Lee Adams McCowan Don and Lynn McDowell Natty McKiness Lori and Michael McLamb Mrs. Carthene M. McQuade Nancy Melcolm Dina Middlekauff Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Miller Mr. and Mrs. Terry Miller Mr. and Mrs. William J. Moore, III Mr. and Mrs. Ezudin Mujanic Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Muldoon Mr. and Mrs. Alexander S. Mundin
Mrs. James D. Naughton, III Mr. Jarahn M. and Dr. Knorcia Newman William and Karla Newton in Memory of John McCullen Mr. and Mrs. David G. Nussbaum, III Chris and Heather Oakley Mr. and Mrs. S. Todd Ogletree Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ogletree Mr. and Mrs. Celestino P. Olmos Diana Opacak Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Probert Mr. and Mrs. William E. Rachels, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Ray Ms. Elizabeth Renfroe Mr. and Mrs. Juan Reyes Mr. and Mrs. Craig R. Risdon Mr. and Mrs. Montez Rivers Mr. and Mrs. Eli Robinson in Memory of John McCullen Glenn D. and Sherry Roddan Laura Ropp Ms. Terry Ruberti Ms. Cinder Shay Mr. and Mrs. William C. Shelor, III H. Don Sherwood James and Mary Anne Sims Lori Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. John T. Smith Mary Kathryn Smith Mr. Stephen and Dr. April Smith Mr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Snoap Tobias and Jennifer Stanelle Mr. and Mrs. William A Stanly, III Starbucks Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Strickland, Sr. Nancy S. Studstill Mattie Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Thompson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Thomson Mr. and Mrs. John Timpone Diane G. Tompkins Mr. and Mrs. T. Allen Tyre, Jr. Mr. Allan Utley and Mrs. Olga Turovskiy John and Christy Valentino Dr. and Mrs. Gary W. Wake Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Wallace Clifton and Beverly Welch Kathleen and Ed Whelan Ann and Wilton White LCDR and Mrs. Paul D. Will Mr. and Mrs. Gary Willetts Steve Williams Mr. and Mrs. Roger F. Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Gary L. Winfield Susan B. Wood Suzanne and David Woodrum CDR and Mrs. Florencio J. Yuzon Rene Zeron in honor of Mary Blake and George Zeron Mr. and Mrs. Bryan M. Zeron
Memorials Each year St. Mark’s receives gifts from donors who choose to pay tribute to a loved one or honor a special individual with a gift to the school. Memorial gifts, unless otherwise designated, are placed in the General Endowment Fund. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Barnwell Daley In Memory of John McCullen In Memory of Christine Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brooke Mr. and Mrs. John Donahoo, III In Memory of Allison Haramis In Memory of John McCullen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Calhoun Mark and Laura Fackler In Memory of Jean Mann In Memory of John McCullen Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Commander Girl Scout Troop #776 ‐ Gateway Council In Memory of Courtney Summerlin In Memory of John McCullen Mr. and Mrs. Lee Haramis Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dame In Memory of John McCullen In Memory of Allison Haramis Joe and Stephanie Kohla Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Dickson, Jr. In Memory of John McCullen In memory of Allison Haramis
Mr. F. B. Miller, Jr. In Memory of Jerry Knauer Ms. Julia K. Pope In Memory of Allison Haramis William and Karla Newton In Memory of John McCullen Mr. and Mrs. Eli Robinson In Memory of John McCullen Mr. and Mrs. John Whitner In Memory of John McCullen
Parents’ Association Team 2009‐2010 Annual Report 2009‐2010 Parents’ Association Team Officers:
President Amy Morales
Vice President Gina Donahoo
Treasurer Jennifer Dickson
Chaplain Diane Libera
2009‐2010 Fundraisers
Gifts to the Annual Fund help to provide St. Mark’s students with the latest trends in technology and curriculum. This gives our “digital natives” an edge as they progress through their education and into their careers.
Book Fairs: $6,796
Poinsettia Sale: $8,221
Gourmet To Go: $3,360
Other Fundraisers: $3,034 (Box Tops, Land’s End, Target Card, Bake Sale, Uniform Re‐Sale)
PAT Funds Provide For: Thanks to a generous gift from the Henry & Lucy Gooding Endowment, the Extended Day Program’s Lion’s Den playground received brand new play equipment. A shaded area provides relief from the hot sun, a paint station, a sand and water station, and a multi‐ person teeter‐totter all allow outdoor fun for students staying after the school day has ended.
Visiting Author Day Fall Festival Teacher Appreciation Faculty Eucharist Breakfast Safety Patrol Expenses 6th Grade Luncheon 6th Grade Grad. Reception Mothers’ & Fathers’ Days
Gifts to the School: Playground Equipment Sno‐Cone Machine Helium Tank
But the fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self‐Control. ‐ Galatians 5:22
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he Fruits of the Spirit Character Education Program was authored and developed by our Head of School, Cathy Hardage. It is now being used in a number of schools in Florida and Texas. This program is ideally suited for an Episcopal school. Each of the nine fruits is assigned to a month of the school year. During Wednesday chapels, homilies about the fruits are presented to the students to complement the instruction in Christian education classes, and students receive awards. Some awards are voted on by the students, and some are chosen by the faculty. By the end of the year, every student will receive an award. Congratulations to the Fruit of the Spirit Poster and T‐Shirt design contest winners: Lauren Wilson, Maddie Moody, Abby Donahoo, Hannah Scales, and Dawson Simpson. The posters are on display in the school office, and the t‐shirts will be worn by many students!
Student Nominated ‐ Kindness Annie P. Marcela C. Jane D. Caroline W. Bond M. Katie C.
Sean R. Anna D. Bruce J. Mitchell D. Emma Cate H. Hadley R.
Teacher Nominated ‐ Kindness
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Coe G. Stuart M. Zoie S. Ryan B. Mimi K. Lily D. Christopher C. Anna D. Chloe S. Berkeley W. Kate R. Tyler S. Lauryn B.
Will B. Lily B. Dari C. Phoebe C. Catherine D. Will G. Maddie H. Matthew M. Phelps M. Alston R. Lucy R. Isabella U.
Student Nominated ‐ Faithfulness Cort M. Nev C. Annie M. Katie O. Abigail D. William U.
Maddie H. Lilly W. Liza B. Toby C. Kathryn W. Collin B.
Teacher Nominated ‐ Faithfulness Katie B. Carrigan B. Bella B. Kate F. Emmy F. Margaret G. Matthew G. Coulter H. William H. Ross K. Courtney K.
Teddy L. McKenna L. Bond M. Annie M. Phelps M. Marlo M. Reilly S. Lucas T. Kelly T. Keller V. Kathryn W.
Student Nominated ‐ Self‐Control Peyton P. Isabel S. Frannie W. Eleanor W. Matthew M. Jack A. Marlo M. Somerset A. Courtney K. Donald D. Margaret G. Thomas S. Teacher Nominated ‐ Self‐Control Tommy B. Gavin L. Alex B. Will K. Collin B. Colin S. Dani C. Hadley R. Hana C. Cort M. Ben M. Madison B. Hannah M. Brooke G. Leslie Q. Isabel S.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School - Honor Roll High Honors represents all As
Honors represents all As and Bs
Classes for Honor Roll calculations include: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
4th Grade HIGH HONORS ‐ 1st Trimester Stuart B. Kate F. Ben K. Jack H. Will K. Bond M. Kate R. Katie S. Bianca S.
4th Grade HONORS ‐ 1st Trimester Jillian G. Leah B. Maddie Hane Dari C. Xander M. Katie C. Maggie G. Andrew M. Julia P. Margaret G. Sam W. Courtney K. Connor M. The NOL baseball 11‐year old all‐star team won the little league district 11 championship in June and qualified for sectionals. They won their little league section 3 championship in July. They then headed to the state championship tournament in St. Cloud. St. Mark’s students on the team: Cole C., Sam M.,
5th Grade HIGH HONORS ‐ 1st Trimester Nancy Grace H. Will B. Phelps M. Toby C. Hannah S. Jane D. Katie T. Marlo M. Isabella U. Emilyn R. Caroline W. Maggie T. Katherine B. 5th Grade HONORS ‐ 1st Trimester Mason B. Liza B. Reid G.. Emmy F. Andrey K. Liam G. Teddy L.. Kayla H. Parker S. Stanton H. Sasha K. Pepper V.
Matthew M., Chase
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Katherine B., a current 5th grade student, made the Florida Swimming Top 10 rankings list for her 100 meter breaststroke and 50 meter breaststroke. Her ranking is based on her times at the Junior Olympic (Florida Swimming Age Group Championships) meet in Orlando, Florida this past summer and are based on her long course events. The short course season has just begun, and Katherine will be competing at the University of Florida in December. She will also be swimming in Clearwater in February for the Junior Olympic meet. This will be her first Junior Olympic (Florida Swimming Age Group Championships) meet where she is at the top of her age group. Katherine swims five days a week about 4,000 yards per practice for the Bolles Sharks. She also maintains a High Honors (all As) grade average at St. Mark’s.
6th Grade HIGH HONORS ‐ 1st Trimester Phoebe C. Peyton P. Annie F. Annie P. Kiara R. Amanda T. Sydney S. Kathryn W. Andreas K. 6th Grade HONORS ‐ 1st Trimester Cameron B. Chase T. Matthew D. Carrigan B. Ashton H. Hana C. Coulter H. David D. Sam M. Jeffrey P. Tyler S. Elijah S. Dawson S. Christopher S. Charlotte S. Stan V. Calla T. Frannie W.
To qualify for the Duke University Talent Identification Program, a student must score a 95% or above on a standardized achievement test in one of the following subtests: mathematics, reading comprehension, or writing. We are very proud to announce the following students who qualified: 5th Graders Phelps M. Hannah S. Chance T. Caroline W. Katherine B. Andrey K. Will B. Jane D. Liam G. Stanton H. Emilyn R. John T. Megan W.
4th Graders Leah B. Margaret C. Kate F. Maggie G. Jack H. Ben K. Will K. Bond M. Connor M. Mandy M. Andrew M. Kate R. Katie S.
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lumni Notes 1987
1994
2004
Caroline Fox Penland gave birth to her second daughter, Jane Whitaker Penland, on September 10, 2010. She weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and joins her proud big sister, Virginia.
Jared Sleeth married Stephanie Johnson at the home of his parents, Tim and Beverly Sleeth on November 20, 2010. Brad Sleeth, '91, and Alex Graham, '94, served as Groomsmen and William Milne, '94,delivered the reading. Jared and Stephanie reside in Ortega Forest. Jared is a FL Licensed building contractor and owner of JY Builders. Stephanie is employed by DanaGracey as an agent specializing in medical malpractice insurance.
Robert Myers recently completed his acceptance at West Point.
1988 Leyden Haynes Hane is married to John and lives in Columbia, SC. She has taught nursery school at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School for the last 13 years. She has a 5 year old son, Jack, and a 3 1/2 year old daughter, Frances.
1989 Richard Arthur was elected as City Counselor for Neptune Beach.
Witt Storm and wife, Morgan, welcomed William Buford "Ford" Storm on September 3, at 11:15 a.m. He was 8 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches. Ford joins big brother Bayard, who is in ELP II at St. Mark’s, and big sister, Cardin, who will be attending ELP I soon!
1990 Amanda Salem and Frank Mackoul II were married at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in St. George Orthodox Church. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Florida Yacht Club. Amanda graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of North Florida, where she was a member of Phi Mu. She is employed by Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an Assistant Vice President.
1999 Claire Pulignano graduated from the University of Florida, with a Bachelors of Arts in Education, Teaching and Learning, and received national recognition by being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa national academic society.
2000 Anna Robison Michal graduated from Auburn University in December 2009 with a BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She and her husband, William D. Michal, welcomed their first baby girl, Finley Elizabeth Michal, on October 31, 2010. Talmadge Hazlehurst was married in 2008 and is working as an apiculturist (commercial beekeeper) in Loxahatchee, Florida.
2001 Lauren Anastase, a senior at Embry‐ Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, FL, is on the Volleyball Team and has been named the ESPN Academic All‐District Third Team for District Three of the College Division. She carries a 3.61 GPA while majoring in Software Engineering with a minor in Human Factors. She was named a Daktronics‐NAIA Scholar Athlete in 2009 and was a member of the 2008 Sun Conference Academic All‐Conference Team.
2004 Robert Middlekauff is one of 30 students who received the Vice‐Chancellor’s Scholarship at Sewanee the University of the South. This is an academic and prestigious scholarship.
2005 William Leeser, a senior at Bolles, was named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Curry Clements, a Senior at Bolles, was nomintated to the Homecoming Court. She was the co‐chair of Homecoming, the co‐head of Prom, the co‐chair of Bolles Buddies, the Senior Class President, and the President of Junior Ladies.
2006 Emily Smithwick, a Junior at Episcopal High School, ran a 5k personal best time of 20:30 in the State Cross Country Meet. This placed her as one of Episcopal’s top 25 all‐time best 5k times. Emily was also recognized as a Florida‐Times Union Spring All‐First Coast Player for her participation on the Girls Track Team in the spring. She also participates on Episcopal’s Honor and Discipline Council. John Jonas was on the Bolles Boys Golf team, posted the program’s highest state finish since 1998, tying for second at the Class 1A tournament at Silver Springs Shores Country Club in Ocala on November 2‐3.
2008 Lindsay Libera, a 9th grader at Episcopal High School, placed as in the “Runners Up” category for her Pantomime scene at the Thespian District competition on Nov. 13. Sue Anderson, a 9th grader at Episcopal High School, ran a 5k personal best time of 20:29 in the State Cross Country Meet. This placed her as one of Episcopal’s top 25 all‐time best 5k times.
2009 Rani Mahmoudi, 8th grader at Darnell‐ Cookman School of the Medical Arts, recently became President of The National Jr. Honor Society( NJHS). He also made the Honor Roll this fall. Ally Taylor, an 8th grader at Episcopal Middle School, was on the IMSC Volleyball Tournament and Season Championship title winning middle school volleyball team.
Episcopal Middle Head of School, Quarter 1 Allison Bast Lindsey Dempsey Grace Egan Neely Egan Kaiden Ketchum Kaley Libera Matthew Moore Isabelle Nigro Alex Oakley Teddy Sirbaugh Dinah Stephens Anjelo Villero Lauren Witkovich Everett Hale Elizabeth Smithwick Ally Taylor Episcopal Middle Honor Roll, Quarter 1 Kaylah Bartlett Camp Shelor Jack Whelan Laurel Lee Thomas Magevney Lilly Nigro Andre Royce Mick Upchurch Chadwick Feeley Shelby Gregory Quinn Magevney Autumn Morrell Mead Rogers Riley Tennent Collin Walker Hodson Wood Episcopal High Head of School, Quarter 1 Thomas Chafin Sarah Irving Emily Leeser Lindsay Libera Quinn Pattillo Tanner Wallace Caitlin Dempsey Emily Smithwick Katie Ladd
St. Matthew’s Catholic School Honor Roll, 1st Quarter Michael Corse Darnell‐Cookman School of the Medical Arts Honor Roll, 1st Quarter Rani Mahmoudi Bolles ‐ Middle First Honors, Q 1 Emma Whitner Hunt Cramer Woody Moore Keni Thompson Arch Brooke Carlton Higby Bolles ‐ Middle 2nd Honors, Q 1 Bobby Bent Ry Morales Davis Conolly Kylie Geddes Boone Givens Matthew Pentaleri George Whitner Bolles ‐ Upper First Honors, Q 1 Bender Middlekauff Hunter Walker Michael Pentaleri Michal Hyde William Pilcher Bolles ‐ Upper 2nd Honors, Q 1 Brooke Robertson Sarah Bates Alex Tyre Ralston Brooke Kayla Henrichsen Carlton Middlekauff Will Robertson William Bates Curry Clements Spencer Joel William Leeser
Health major at Tulane, and is currently spending a semester abroad in South Africa. She has been keeping a blog of her journeys and discoveries. She is studying with SIT (The School of International Training). She spends only part of the time in the classroom and is doing field research, visiting rural communities, shadowing rural health care workers, and spending one month pursuing independent research on the topic of her choice ‐ the role of primary school nutrition supplementation projects in delaying the onset of AIDS in HIV positive children. She will complete her project with Noah (Nurturing Orphans of AIDS for Humanity), an organization which serves children orphaned by one or both parents. She has also gone on many fun excursions, including a safari!
Here are some excerpts from her blog. (You can read more at: www.sallyindurban.blogspot.com)
“The diversity here is astounding. Walking down the road in the heart of the city, we may pass Afrikaaners speaking together, Zulu women carrying their groceries on their heads, Muslim men in traditional clothing or Muslim women in their burqas or hijabs walking hand in hand with their children, and white people of English descent.”
“As we see some of the best parts of Durban, we must always also encounter the most desperate parts. There is a strange phenomenon in this city, in which the most desperately poor is often separated from the most opulently wealthy by as little as a road, or a fence, or a car door. Driving on the highway you can see the fences which divide one hill from the next, separating the beautiful suburb from the unattractive township. There are men waiting at traffic lights in Mercedes and homeless children who beg for food in the intersection. One of the nicest neighborhoods in Durban, where our classes are held, is just a kilometer or two from one of the poorest neighborhoods, where the majority of people live in so‐called “informal housing”, which is a euphemistic way of describing shacks made of scrap wood and metal. My roommates and I went shopping at the nicest mall in town this weekend, which has picture windows overlooking this neighborhood. There is no hiding from poverty in this city, and there is no pretending that there are not people in Durban going hungry while we are eating fancy wraps and drinking coffee at a restaurant in the mall, admiring our purchases. I can try to make it sound as if before we leave we will have the solutions to at least a few people's problems here. After all, we are here to learn about health. Truthfully, most of us will be taking away more than we bring to the table. We are learning more from the people here
2010 Advanced Placement Exams
Episcopal High Honor Roll, Quarter 1 Susannah Anderson Hayden Brose Michael Burgstiner Ross Clements Megan Dempsey Jack McGee Lucy Paul Emily Risdon Alex Shapiro Quillan Anderson Maddie Barker Ivey Gordon Cole Graham Ashley Pilcher
Sally Burroughs, St. Mark’s Class of 2002, is a Junior and Public
Morgan Ray Alexandra Royce Emily Sirbaugh Phoebe Stephens Tanner thornton Brooks Dame Betty Ann Graham Paige Hulsey Kat Jones Mary Dudley Lee Wingate White Claire Skinner Murphy Williams
Alumni who earned AP Scholar with Distinction Award for earning an average of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams: William Leeser, James MacRae, Robert Middlekauff, William Pilcher
Alumni who earned AP Scholar Award for completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher: Spencer Joel, Mac Anderson, Chandler Bennett, Andrew Chafin, Lee Haramis, Marlena Nigro, Jaime Revollo, Deanna Thornton, Katie Ladd Correction: Anna Shelor made the Episcopal High Honor Roll every Quarter of the 2009‐10 school year.
Episcopal High School’s Honor and Discipline Councils We are proud to recognize the following St. Mark’s alumni who participate on Episcopal High School’s Honor and Discipline Councils. Students on the councils are expected to lead by example. Their responsibilities include: fostering a sense of honor; ongoing honor education; and reviewing the facts and deciding if the Honor Code has been violated. The Council also recommends consequences to administrators if it is determined a violation has occurred.
Discipline Officer: Vice President, Katie Ladd Discipline Council Members: Katie Ladd, Caitlin Dempsey Honor Council Members: Emily Smithwick, Cole Graham
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