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THE LOVETT SCHOOL MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS

2017 VOLUME 35, NUMBER 1

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The Lovett School Misson

The Lovett School is a community that seeks to develop young men and women of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in college and in life.

Founded in 1926 by Eva Edwards Lovett, we continue today as an Atlanta independent school serving children in Kindergarten through Grade 12. With an emphasis on the whole child, we provide integrated experiences in academics, arts, athletics, and service through an education grounded in learning, character, and community. Learning Lovett faculty and staff inspire our students to love learning. We help them discover how to think critically, communicate effectively, engage creatively, and collaborate purposefully. We create opportunities for them to grow in all dimensions—intellectual, emotional, physical, aesthetic, moral, and spiritual. Character Lovett teaches the qualities of servant leadership and sound character—honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion, courage, and integrity. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual within an intentionally inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment. We honor God in an atmosphere that is rooted in Judeo-Christian beliefs and is further enriched by a variety of religious traditions. Community Lovett is a dedicated community of students and teachers, joined by loyal parents, staff, alumni, trustees, and friends. We are committed—with shared purposes and principles—to improving our school, our city, our society, our environment, and our world. approved by the lovett school board of trustees, february 2012

William S. Peebles iv Headmaster editor Ginny Kowalski Communications Manager designer Jennifer Boomer Graphic Designer

associate editor Lara Kauffman Director of Alumni Programs staff Courtney Fowler Director of Strategic Communications Perry McIntyre ’71 Sports Information Director

Cover photo: Photographed by Perry McIntyre ’71; Styled by Ginny Kowalski Inside cover photo: Third graders Arjun, Drew, and Jude collected organic eggs from Lovett’s seven chickens in The Chick Inn. Back cover: Food carving by Dining Services staff member Deonte Middlebrooks

The Lovett School Character Pledge

Starr Pollock Assistant Director of Alumni Programs Jennifer Sarginson Associate Director of Communications

We, who are members of the Lovett community, seek to live lives of good

character. We believe that good character grows from daily acts of honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion. We pledge ourselves to develop these ideals with courage and integrity, striving to do what is right at all times.

contributors Nancy Black, Carol Cummings, Mason du Plessis, Patti Hughes, Mikalah Jenifer (Grade 11), Janice Lichtenstein, Marsha Little, Stacia McFadden, Mike Pardee, Elizabeth Pearce ’87, Laurie Smilack, Lauren Upadhyay 2

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THE LOVETT SCHOOL MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS

2017 VOLUME 35, NUMBER 1

SPRING

The Lovett School Misson

The Lovett School is a community that seeks to develop young men and women of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in college and in life.

William S. Peebles iv Headmaster editor Ginny Kowalski Communications Manager designer Jennifer Boomer Graphic Designer

associate editor Lara Kauffman Director of Alumni Programs staff Courtney Fowler Director of Strategic Communications Perry McIntyre ’71 Sports Information Director

The Lovett School Character Pledge

Starr Pollock Assistant Director of Alumni Programs Jennifer Sarginson Associate Director of Communications contributors Nancy Black, Carol Cummings, Mason du Plessis, Patti Hughes, Mikalah Jenifer (Grade 11), Janice Lichtenstein, Marsha Little, Stacia McFadden, Mike Pardee, Elizabeth Pearce ’87, Laurie Smilack, Lauren Upadhyay 2

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We, who are members of the Lovett community, seek to live lives of good

What’s Cooking at Lovett 6 What’s Cooking with Alumni 12 CampusNews 16 ClassNews 40

Lovett is published by the Communications Office twice a year and is mailed free of charge to alumni, parents, and friends of The Lovett School. For more information or to submit news, call (404) 262-3032, ext. 1208; e-mail alumni@lovett.org; or visit www.lovett.org. ©2017 The Lovett School, 4075 Paces Ferry Road, n.w., Atlanta, Georgia 30327-3009. The Lovett School admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Lovett School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. This publication is printed by an fsc-certified printer on paper that is 30 percent post-consumer waste and 50 percent recycled, processed chlorine free.

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The Lovett School

The Lovett School Board of Trustees, 2016–17 R. Reid French ’89 Chairman Amy Rollins Kreisler ’88 Vice Chairman John R. Wells Finance Committee Chair David B. Kahn ’81 Secretary Active Yetty Levenson Arp ’64 Katherine J. Bayne Katherine Rowland Boudreau ’91 Brian M. J. Boutté Malon W. Courts Sylvia L Dick Michael S. Hardee, M.D. William F. Henagan ’76 Dabney Mann Hollis John O. Knox, Jr. ’88 Chandru Krishnamurthy Kathryn McCain Lee Donald M. Leebern III Anne Helms Marino Edward D. McCrady James B. Meyer Eileen Keough Millard ’80 Wade Wright Mitchell ’88 Carla Y. Neal-Haley, M.D. Nancy Brumley Robitaille ’84 F. Blair Schmidt-Fellner Richard F. Smith John C. Staton III ’84 Elizabeth B. West John Keith White ’83 Major General Burke W. Whitman ’74 Emeriti Pinney L. Allen David F. Apple, Jr., M.D. Charles R. Arp, Jr., D.D.S. ’62 Thomas A. Avery ’71 C. Duncan Beard Avril Beckford, M.D. Gordon A. Buchmiller, Jr. J. Donald Childress Bradley Currey, Jr. Sallie Adams Daniel ’68 John M. Darden III Richard A. Denny, Jr. Bruce L. Dick Margaret Denny Dozier ’73 Daniel M. DuPree Russell R. French William B. Fryer Thomas C. Gallagher John T. Glover Deborah Hodge Harrison

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J. H. Hilsman III, Little Lovett Dorothy Smith Knox Hines ’69 Jeffrey F. Hines, M.D. John R. Holder ’73 Clayton F. Jackson ’77 Harrison Jones II Michael L. Keough ’74 Frank Kinnett Wilton D. Looney Robert C. Loudermilk, Jr. ’78 C. Knox Massey, Jr. Jane Kerr Mathews James M. McIntyre ’83 C. V. Nalley III Robert E. Peterson Elizabeth Dykes Pope ’79 Mark C. Pope IV ’68 Jan N. Portman Alfred R. Roach, Jr. ’62 William H. Rogers, Jr. Arthur W. Rollins ’77 Lawrence M. Schall, Ed.D. Christian B. Schoen ’79 Robert E. Settle ’65 Charles U. Slick ’69 Richard W. Sorenson Gerald J. Wilkins John A. Williams Frank L. Wilson III ’72 Alumni Executive Board, 2016–17 McKee Nunnally ’87, President Tyler Caswell ’04, President-Elect Megan Apple Stephenson ’93, Past President Ray Crim ’63 Jessica Jordan Walmsley ’84 Caroline Crowder Bowen ’85 Clarke Davie ’85 Ethan Staats ’88 Seale Arnold Lindsay ’90 Greer Barber Pope ’90 Joey Hedgemon ’91 Jim Woodward ’92 Dan Regenstein ’01 Sabrina Altenbach Gibson ’04 Thaddeus Rolle ’04 Sarah Price ’05 Whitney Thompson ’06 Cameron Bagley ’07 Kurt Hohlstein ’76, Emeritus Larry Jackson ’77, Emeritus Marlyn Rollins Chapman ’81, Emerita William S. Peebles iv Headmaster, Ex Officio Stewart Lathan Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, Ex Officio Lara Kauffman Director of Alumni Programs, Ex Officio Starr Pollock Assistant Director of Alumni Programs, Ex Officio

A Message from the Headmaster

As I write this column, I have just returned from the annual meeting of a professional association consisting of 100 men and women serving as school heads, principals, and superintendents from across the country. This meeting always takes place in early February—a bad time and a good time for school people. It is bad because this is such a busy time planning for next year including the 2017–18 budget, interviewing prospective faculty and staff, determining major summer refurbishment projects, etc. It is a good time to have this meeting because we always hear outstanding speakers, and those speakers and the resulting conversations push us to step back and consider the larger purposes of our work as teachers and school leaders. The theme of this year’s conference was “Unsung Heroes.” All of the presentations inspired us with powerful examples of teachers, citizens, and activists responding to their callings to help, serve, and lead others in the pursuit of what is true, good, and right. One speaker—who is both a sociologist and a pastor—discussed a survey of people 95 or older in age. These survey participants were asked to share what they wish they had done more of as they look back on their long lives. The responses centered around these yearnings:

1. I would be more willing to try different things and to be vulnerable to the risks presented by new experiences. 2. I would love more. According to the scholar reporting on these results, the love the respondents had in mind was the kind that would cause them to be more caring, to sacrifice more for others, and to forgive and reconcile with their adversaries. 3. I would be more focused on principles and relationships and works that would outlive me. New York Times writer David Brooks would say these folks would want more “eulogy virtues” than “resume virtues.” See Brooks’ The Road to Character, Random House, 2015. As I think about the results of this survey of these almost-centenarians, I am reminded of this transcendent aspiration of Lovett: to be “a community that seeks to develop young men and women of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in college and in life.” As my hero Abraham Lincoln said to the nurse, Rebecca Pomroy, who cared for Lincoln’s third son Willie in his last days and subsequently helped his family grieve his heart wrenching death: “All through life, be sure and put your feet in the right place and then stand firm.” May we never lose sight of the preeminent purpose of our work—helping in close partnership with our parents to nurture the character and heart of the students in our charge.

William S. Peebles iv Headmaster

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What’s Cooking at Lovett by ginny kowalski

Communications Manager

It’s 6:00

on a Monday morning.

The campus is quiet, but inside the Dining Hall, 10 staff members are busy preparing lunch for the day. What’s on the menu? A Lovett favorite: “fried” ravioli. By 10:00 am, the salad bar is filled, the sandwich bar is stocked, and the meal is warm. The noise picks up as lunch service begins at 10:30 am with the physical plant crew, followed by Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, and more than 420 faculty and staff. Service ends at 1:40 pm. The staff begins washing the dishes, vacuuming the floors, and tidying the space. By 3:00 pm, the lights are off and the Dining Hall is ready for Tuesday. The routine is like clockwork. “Rain or shine,” said Director of Dining Services Marie Lanning, “we serve 2,200 meals every day.” Marie has been part of the Lovett community for 36 years. She followed her mother and father to Lovett (mother was a baker for 20 years and father worked in Plant Operations for 16 years) and her husband Mike, Lovett’s grounds supervisor, has been at Lovett for 37 years. While the daily routine in the Dining Hall might sound repetitive, Marie would tell you something different. Just as her role has changed over the years—from salad bar to baker to manager to director—so has the Dining Hall.

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Congo bars and “fried” ravioli are eternally popular, but the Circle Serve has been replaced by a state-of-the-art facility, organic and local produce are staples, and sustainability initiatives continue to grow (see the timeline on the following pages for the Circle Serve’s retirement date, along with other culinary highlights at Lovett). In fact, while the cooking begins at 6:00 am, the day truly starts at 5:00 am with deliveries of produce and goods grown within a 50- to 200-mile radius of Atlanta. One of the most regular items in the Dining Hall and in each division is locally grown apples. The Lovett community consumes approximately 69,750 apples each year, and all of them come from orchards in Georgia and North Carolina. As their mission statement affirms, the Dining Hall staff “strives to serve the tastiest and most nutritious items, while being sustainable and eco-friendly.” Beginning in Spring 2013, the Dining Hall began composting all food waste. This effort amounted to diverting approximately 223,388 pounds of food waste from landfills during the 2015–16 school year. In addition to composting, the Dining Hall also diverts grease and oil by

converting it to biodiesel fuel to power Lovett’s Plant Operations equipment. On the menu, the staff creates nutritionally balanced meals with a number of choices. Nutritionist Ashley Bennett from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta reviews the menus twice a year and commends the staff on its offerings. “Lovett is doing great work by providing students with so many choices and multiple opportunities to try a variety of foods,” said Ashley. The staff also makes every effort to adjust menu items for students with food allergies or dietary restrictions. “The Infirmary and our team work hard to ensure that not only are items clearly labeled online and onsite, but also that all students with food allergies are provided an equally well-balanced meal,” said Marie. “We are a ‘Nut Safe Facility’ and are careful to check all labels and ingredients for all of our recipes.”

Speaking of recipes, this year Marie has encouraged the staff to try new menu items. Marie said, “We have received great feedback from faculty and staff on the Weight Watchers recipes on the salad bar and the family recipes we have introduced.” The staff has even updated some of its most popular items to healthier versions, such as the “fried” ravioli that is now breaded and baked. Marie explained that whenever one of her staff members receives a compliment on a new item, it truly makes their day. Another new initiative that the Dining Hall staff implemented this year is geared towards Lower School students. On the third Thursday of every month, the Dining Hall hosts a taste testing where students are encouraged to stop by a table during lunch to sample an item they might

Above: The Dining Hall staff takes a break from work for a group picture. Front row (L-R): Yolanda Williams, Alejandro Perez, Marie Lanning, Twana Black-Abner, and Maria Esquivel. Second row (L-R): Paula Lowe, Valerie Pickens, Eden Cromedy, Lora Terry, Aaron Jessie, Alberto Huaman, Tonia Coley, and Pamela Thomas. Back row (L-R): Thomas Danielly, Wiley Bagby, Darell Pledger, Deonte Middlebrooks, Gwendolyn Mercer, and David Morris. Below: Lora Terry encourages kindergartners to try quinoa at the taste testing table during Lower School lunch.

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not otherwise try. So far, the featured items have been spinach, butternut squash, quinoa, SunButter, mashed sweet potatoes, and spaghetti squash. “The taste testings have been really popular with the students and a great way for our staff to interact with the young ones,” said Marie. “We hope it encourages them to continue making healthier choices.” Beyond the multitude of choices in the Dining Hall, students, faculty, and staff also have the option of eating in the Lion’s Den Café. The Café averages more than 1,000 transactions a day. Among its specials are omelets to order, grab-and-go options (parfaits, sandwiches, protein packs, sushi, etc.), organic snacks, gluten-free offerings, cookie cakes, take-and-bake pizza, and homemade soups for take-out. The Café makes all sandwiches to order on Middle: Cat Chartier, Amber Sheppard, Iris Severino, Dilan Mitchell take a break from a busy morning for a group picture. Not pictured: O’Mara Cook

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A new wellness initiative this year includes infused water.

Lovett’s Famous Congo Bars

First served in 1977, Congo Bars continue to be a special treat served a few times per year.

3/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups light brown sugar 3 eggs 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 (6-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)* 1 tablespoon vanilla Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add flour and baking powder, Add chocolate chips and nuts slowly. Add vanilla. Pour into greased 16x8-inch pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cut while warm. Makes 32 two-inch bars. —Grace Smith, Lovett’s first dietician *optional Holeman & Finch bread and serves Caribou Coffee throughout the day. And, there’s always “Warm Cookie Wednesday” when the Café serves their famous chocolate chip cookies. “Through fun music, study space, and good food, the Café strives to create a fun and relaxing environment for all,” said Café Manager Cat Chartier, who is a graduate of the Culinary School at the Art Institute of Atlanta and has been at Lovett for eight years. “The members of our Dining Services staff are truly amazing and inspiring in their commitment to our

community and to the 2,200 people they feed every day,” said Headmaster Billy Peebles. “We could not be prouder of—nor more grateful to— these professionals who provide us such wonderful, tasty, and nutritious meals every day of the school year. Whether feeding 2,200 people over the course of lunch or catering smaller events across the campus, these folks are always thoroughly positive, professional, and a joy to work with and to know!” Food plays a powerful role in our daily lives and has a profound impact

on productivity, memory, and overall well-being. Just as Lovett alumni reminisce about the days of the Circle Serve or the beloved congo bars, so too will today’s students feel nostalgic for Taco Day or Cat’s omelets in the Café. The staff’s efforts may even inspire students to pursue a career in the food industry, such as Sassy Carragher Henry ’84, Patrick Fosgate ’93, Leslie Clements Parrott ’01, or Michael McCord ’01. As Lovett continues to provide lunch to students, faculty, and staff, Dining Services will always seek to keep everyone happy and healthy. Spring 2017 9

55 Years of Food at Lovett by ginny kowalski

Communications Manager with patti hughes Archivist 1976—Director of Physical Plant Sidney Lederman and juniors open new Cokestand.

1961—The Upper School Wheel Club collects one can of food per student for Thanksgiving baskets for underprivileged families.

1982—Junior Breakstand, formerly the Cokestand, helps juniors raise money for prom.

1979—Students eat in “The Gym Cafe” during the cafeteria expansion. 1976—Cook and Love It cookbook is published.

1990—Dining Hall holds the first outdoor BBQ.

1964—Faculty Dining Area beneath the cafeteria opens in January.

1974—Alphabet Soup cookbook is published.

1977—Grace Smith joins Lovett as its first Dietician.

1989—Grace Smith’s Congo Bar recipe is printed in the Cook and Love It More cookbook. 1990— Lovett lunch trays introduced in the cafeteria.

1962—Parents host the first annual LionBackers’ Picnic before the first home football game. 1973—Beloved Eula Mae Stinson prepares plates for the extended day children in the small kitchenette at the preschool building. 1978—Cafeteria expansion project begins, including the Circle Serve. 10

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1991—Fried ravioli added to the lunch menu rotation.

1992—The Dining Hall begins serving Founder’s Day cake as a special dessert on the day of Founder’s 2006—LionBackers’ Day Chapel. Grill Team begins serving hotdogs and hamburgers at all home varsity football games.

1996—Cook and Love It (20th Anniversary Edition) cookbook is published.

2011—Goodbye to the Circle Serve.

2008—Upper School organic garden is introduced, providing plants for the first annual spring Plant Sale.

2011—Dining Hall renovation features stations.

2008—Dining Hall begins serving local organic produce. 2002—The Lion’s Den Café opens.

2013—Lovett begins composting all leftover food in the Dining Hall.

2014—Middle School hosts first annual Housekeeping Appreciation Dinner.

2015—Lovett offers box delivery of local organic produce to Faculty and Staff.

2003—Lovett holds the first annual Riverbank Picnic.

2007—Lovett International Alliance holds the first Taste of Lovett, now known as Worldfest.

2015—The Chick Inn is built near the Lower School organic garden, welcoming 10 young hens.

2012—F’real smoothie machine added to Lion’s Den Café

2016—Dining Hall staff introduces taste testing with students.

2004—Upper School Vestry Club delivers food to families for Thanksgiving.

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2009—Lower School organic garden is planted.

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2012—Upper School Guidance Counseling office holds the first Cocoa and Cram for freshman to prepare for exams.

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What’s Cooking with Alumni by ginny kowalski

Communications Manager

With such a rich history of food at Lovett, it’s no surprise that some of our alumni have gone on to pursue and find successful careers within the dynamic culinary industry. So, we wanted to share the stories of four alumni who have done just that.

Sassy Carragher Henry ’84 is the creator

and owner of everyone’s favorite pimento cheese brand, Palmetto Cheese™, “The Pimento Cheese with Soul.” She started making her Southern style pimento cheese while living in Atlanta and tailgating for Braves games. In 2002, Sassy and her husband, Brian, moved to Pawleys Island, S.C., to become the innkeepers of the historic Sea View Inn. “We started serving Palmetto Cheese™ to our Sea View guests as an appetizer each week during the summer low country shrimp boils, and needless to say, it was a

guest favorite,” said Sassy. A business venture later emerged during the winter months when the Inn was closed, as Sassy and Brian began selling the cheese in and around Pawleys Island. Today, Palmetto Cheese™ is the #1 selling pimento cheese brand in the country and is sold in 39 states in over 7,500 stores. It has been featured in many print and online publications, including Southern Living, Bon Appetit, Garden and Gun, and USA Today. “I think our passion and belief in our product is what has driven its success,” said Sassy.

Above: Palmetto Cheese™ spread includes three different variations: original, jalapeno, and bacon. Below: Sassy with her popular Palmetto Cheese™.

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Patrick Fosgate ’93 got his first job in the food industry as a dishwasher and prep cook at age 19. “I loved the fast-paced environment of the kitchen, the heat and flames of the sauté pans and grill, and the strategy of preparing and executing 400-500 covers [patrons served] a night,” he said. That experience led him to pursue a degree from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. Since those early days, Patrick has worked in almost every role of the food service industry, from line cook to sous chef and executive chef to owner, and in everything from restaurants to catering to private kitchens. He has helped open two restaurants in Jackson, Wyoming, built a Southern barbecue catering company, and received third place for “Best Caterer” from the “Best of Jackson Hole” awards. Patrick credits his mother, grandmother, great aunts, and great grandmother—the “Mississippi Belles” —for inspiring his love of food and cooking. “I just love to cook good food, the creativity and science it demands, and inventing my own recipes,” said Patrick. Now living in North Carolina, Patrick is currently looking for space to start his own barbecue restaurant in the Hendersonville/Brevard area. In the meantime, he has launched a mobile barbecue business. “I have been in the fine dining world for most of my career, but had to get back to my roots and use my classical training and skills to create great BBQ and Southern comfort food,” he explained. Above: Patrick smoking his St. Louis spareribs. Below: Patrick’s twist on Southern classics: panko fried chicken tenders with fresh creamed Idaho sweet corn and kale with a black pepper remoulade sauce.

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Leslie Clements Parrott ’01, a professional photographer, works on location for hospitality and travel brands, photographing interiors, food and beverage, architecture, products, and lifestyle shots. Leslie says she fell into photographing for restaurants. “I started shooting food and beverage photographs to mix into my travel portfolio to better tell the story of a destination,” she explained. “A photo editor took notice, and next thing I knew, I was shooting for Zagat Restaurant Guides in New York City and Atlanta.” Leslie was previously based out of New York City, but recently moved to the

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San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to her shoots for Google and Zagat, her recent work includes food and beverage photos for the Four Seasons Hotel New York and a photo on billboards worldwide for the “Shot on an iPhone 6” Campaign for Apple. You can see more of her work at www.leslieparrott.com.

Above: The Spotted Trotter, Atlanta, GA Below: Rosa Mexicano, Union Square, New York City

Michael McCord ’01 landed in his

career as an entrepreneur and sauce creator after a fortuitous tailgating misstep in college at Auburn University. He and his friends decided to smoke a whole hog, but in the midst of their 20-hour endeavor, they forgot sauce. So, Michael decided to wing it and make his own with great success. “I have always been interested in food history, particularly spices and the roles they played in the evolution of ancient civilizations through modern times,” said Michael. This fascination encouraged him to keep experimenting with his own spice blends and sauce concoctions, leading him to create his signature Slap Sauce©.

In 2012, Michael created Firebud Brands—a manufacturer and distributor of condiments and outdoor cooking supplies. The company sells three award-winning sauces and one unique spice rub, as well as an imported line of fire starters and charcoal. Firebud products are now sold in more than 700 locations, including Whole Foods Market, Kroger, Winn Dixie, Sprouts Farmers Market, Earth Fare, The Cook’s Warehouse, as well as many small retailers across the country. They have also been featured in Southern Living, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Buckhaven Lifestyle, as well as on MSNBC, Allrecipes.com, and ScoutMob.com.

Above: Michael launching Flame Catcher Charcoal at the 2017 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Below: Michael’s Slap Sauce©, which started the Firebud Brands venture, with grilled chicken.

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Enriching Our Community by jennifer sarginson

Associate Director of Communications This Fall, Lovett welcomed several distinguished visitors and guest speakers to enlighten our students, staff, and community.

Rick Atkinson Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer-Prize winning author and military historian, visited Lovett in September. He spoke to Upper School classes during the day and presented a lecture to the community later that evening. His lecture, “World War II: The Ascent of American Character,” focused on America’s role in the war, particularly in the final liberation of Europe, and how the United States grew from a limited combat force with fewer than 200,000 soldiers to a stupendous military and economic powerhouse of more than 16 million in uniform. During the lecture, Atkinson shared stories of individual tragedy and sorrow. He also discussed well-known historical figures such as Dwight D. Eisenhower, who served as a five-star general in World War II and later served as president (from 1953-1961). Atkinson recently completed The Guns at Last Light: The War in Europe, 1944-1945, the final volume of his Liberation Trilogy. He served as a reporter, foreign correspondent, senior editor, and assistant managing editor for 25 years at the Washington Post and is the author of several other war-related books.

Rosetta Lee Rosetta Lee is highly regarded across the country as an expert in the fields of diversity, inclusion, and equity. She worked with students, parents, faculty, and staff at Lovett during a three-day visit in October. She told poignant stories and used humor to help guide her various audiences toward cultural competency, to develop cultural awareness, and to develop communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills. Her visit also included an evening panel discussion and audience Q&A, moderated by Lee. Panelists representing Atlanta businesses and educational institutions included: Katie Bayne, Tony Lamair Burks II, Cheryl Cofield, Frank McCloskey, and Frank Ski. “The lessons Lovett has been intentionally instilling in our students around cultural competency and inclusion were validated by the panelists as tools that will help our students be successful in this global world,” said Ellice Hawkins, Director of Multicultural Programs and Services. Lee has worked with more than 90 independent schools across the country, as well as a number of colleges and universities. Her expertise is strengthened by maintaining a connection to the classroom through collaboration with faculty and teaching. When not on the road, Lee works at Seattle Girls’ School.

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Saxby Chambliss and Wyche Fowler Former U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and Wyche Fowler (D-GA) participated in a discussion led by moderator Rick Allen (author of Secret Formula, A History of Coke, and former CNN anchor) in October. The lively discussion, entitled “Modern Politics from a Georgia Perspective,” focused on the 2016 election and each senator’s views on the candidates, the role the media plays during a campaign year, and the difficult choices Americans would have to make as they cast their votes. “Former Senators Chambliss and Fowler certainly impressed the crowd with both the breadth and depth of their knowledge of current national and international affairs,” said

Courtney Fowler, Director of Strategic Communications. “But what was more striking was the level of respect they showed each other, even though they disagreed on some very divisive issues. That type of civil discourse seems a stark contrast to the tone of political conversation these days.” Saxby Chambliss of Moultrie, Georgia, served in the U.S. Senate from 2003 to 2014 and, before that, served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Wyche Fowler, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia, served for 16 years in the U.S. Congress and served nine years in the U.S. House of Representatives. President Bill Clinton appointed him U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in August 1996.

Tim O’Brien Tim O’Brien visited campus in November as the Smith-Stevens Writer-in-Residence, an annual speaker series that has been part of Lovett for more than 20 years. During his visit, O’Brien gave an evening lecture and spoke to Upper School American Studies and English classes as well as in assembly. Upper School English teacher Mark May-Beaver said, “O’Brien’s take home message was, ‘If you want to send others to war, you need to be willing to go yourself.’ He has no tolerance for politicians who treat soldiers like chess pieces, and no respect for citizens who disengage from the political process and give politicians freereign to do whatever they wish.” O’Brien is the author of The Things They Carried, an award-winning novel about a platoon of U.S. soldiers in the Vietnam War. The book has been part of the American Studies curriculum at Lovett for 15 years and is one of the most commonly read books in American high schools today.

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Celebrating Generosity On September 7, Lovett hosted its Founder’s Reception at the Atlanta History Center to thank many of the school’s most

dedicated donors and volunteers. The gathering was held to recognize the 2015–16 Board of Trustees, charter Legacy members, Pride of the Lovett Lions, those who contributed $2,000 or more to the 2015–16 True Blue Annual Fund, and those who made a new capital gift of $25,000 or more during the 2015–16 school year. The event highlighted Lovett’s Fine Arts program with a video profiling the accomplishments of Broadway stage manager Mary Kathryn Flynt ’00 and fashion designer Wes Gordon ’05, which was produced by Blake Williams ’98. Director of Fine Arts Jay Freer ’78 also spoke about the extraordinary accomplishments of faculty, alumni, and students. Guests also enjoyed a student performance by pianist Jay Sherman (Grade 11) and cellist Ben Rau (Grade 12).

1 Gene Pearce, Hollis Lamon ’73, and Austin Lamon ’03 2 Majed Awamleh, Elisabeth Brook Awamleh ’90, and Amy Darsey 3 Frank Brown, Debbie Roach Avery ’71, Deborah Harrison, and Tom Avery ’71 4 David Apple and John Stephenson of the J. Bulow Campbell Foundation 5 Chris and Brenda Ward, Carla Neal-Haley, Cheryl Worthy-Pickett, and Leigh Kandzari 6 Lee Anne Bradshaw ’07, Elizabeth DeBorde Ramsey ’75, and Stewart Lathan 7 Lindsay and Chris Wegener ’90 with Amy Brown Edelstein ’87 and Bruce Edelstein 8 Molly and Reid Knox ’96 with Mary Jane and Dave Kirkpatrick

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9 Terri and Blair Schmidt-Fellner and Sam and Dabney Hollis 10 Cameron Bagley ’07 and Suzanne Clark Stearns ’07 11 Stacia McFadden, Claire Mracek, Ashley Marshall, and Marsha Little 12 McKee Nunnally ’87, Sue Staton, and Rob Jordan ‘87 13 Ross George ’72, Sidney Childress, Billy Peebles, Don Childress, and Bobby Mitchell ’64 14 Billy Peebles, Jay Sherman (Grade 11), Ben Rau (Grade 12), and Jay Freer ’78

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Fiesta of Cultures The Lovett International Alliance (LIA) hosted its 10th annual Worldfest on

a sunny day in October. Families brought traditional eats to share from all over the world. Students provided the entertainment for the day by showcasing their skills at the Talent Show. This fiesta of cultures also included attractions like an obstacle course, a balloon artist, a dixie swing, face painting, and the faculty dunk tank featuring Headmaster Billy Peebles and Lower School Principal Ashley Marshall. The LIA is made up of Lovett families committed to expanding international awareness through events and programming for the entire community, and serves as an educational resource and social platform for families of diverse backgrounds.

1 Ilahi (Grade 2) strikes a pose at the end of her performance during the Talent Show. 2 Visitors enjoy cuisines from around the world. 3 Sylvie (Kindergarten) and her mom, Zoe, enjoy twirling around on the dixie swing. 4 Jill Changâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth grade Chinese class performs during the Talent Show. 5 Caleb (Grade 2) has half of his face painted like a skeleton.

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Students of Merit Six Lovett seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Anna Duffy, Joshua Eiland, Jane Mathews, James Pack-

man, Davis Rackley, and Alton Wiggersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are honored as top scorers in the junior-year PSAT administered in October 2015 and now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for scholarship awards. Students can submit applications for consideration as finalists and will be notified of their award status this spring.

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A Grand Visit Students in kindergarten, fifth, and sixth grade welcomed more

than 400 guests to Lovett on November 21 and 22 for Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Hollis Lamon ’73, grandparent of kindergartner Tristan Lamon, and Yetty Levenson Arp ’64 and Charlie Arp ’62, grandparents of fifth grader Brooke Babbit, welcomed all guests to their grandchildren’s respective programs. Everyone then enjoyed visiting classrooms, light refreshments, and having their photograph taken to remember the day.

1 Harry (Grade K) with Joan Barnwell 2 Xavier (Grade 5) with Christina Patterson 3 Dave Summers, Charlotte (Grade 5), and Marge Summers 4 Kang Ho Lee, Chi Soon Choi, and Christine (Grade 5) 5 Avery (Grade 5) with Gary Hogelin 6 Patrick (Grade K) with Camille Richins-Williams 7 Calvin (Grade K) with John Portman III ’66 and Mary Portman. 8 Manju Choudhary with Devan (Grade 5)

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Building Bridges at Lab Atlanta by mike pardee

Associate Director of Lab Atlanta Novelist Ralph Ellison once remarked, “Education is all a matter of building bridges.” Bridge building centrally informs our mission and pedagogy at Lovett’s Lab Atlanta. As one of the sophomore students in our inaugural semester observed: “I love to connect all of my studies together. I love to question why. Lab Atlanta is all about answering the why, and that is why it means so much to me.” Among the conceptual bridges that Lab Atlanta builds are those between the “whys” and the “whats, hows, wheres, and whos” of the metropolitan area and beyond. Lab Atlanta enjoys an organic, flexible schedule not confined by bells or classrooms, which allows for more permeable boundaries around our learning experiences and contexts. We might meet with city officials from the Mayor’s Office on one day and with various consular dignitaries on the next. Field work expeditions during the first month of Lab Atlanta’s spring semester included “acute observation” exercises while commuting on MARTA buses and trains, visiting the High Museum of Art and the Auburn Avenue Research Library, and interviewing CNN viewers responding to the Presidential Inauguration. Students also conducted walking tours of the Ansley Park neighborhood and interviewed travelers passing through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Our World

Languages and Culture curriculum, in other words, is both local and global in scope. Lab Atlanta’s Midtown location is ideal for its proximity to public transportation and the many major cultural and educational institutions nearby. We offer an academic core curriculum with all the staple courses, electives in sociology or engineering applications, modules on innovation and design, and a visual arts class in digital photography and storytelling. “My perceptions of Atlanta have altered greatly by attending Lab Atlanta,” noted one of our pioneering students. “I can now appreciate the beauty of my city in a way I could not have before. My eyes have also opened to [some of] the issues in our city. The lack of expansive public transportation and our knack for continuing to sprawl without giving due attention to sustainability concern me. Above all else, I have learned to be aware of how much my city can teach me.” Indeed, it can teach us all quite a bit. And Lab Atlanta offers a truly unique way to explore and uncover the vexing challenges that sometimes bedevil it. Current ninth graders may apply now for the 2017–18 school year. For more information, visit our website at www.labatlanta.org, subscribe to our blog, or come see us in Midtown! Spring 2017 23

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The idea of visiting the headmaster’s office might be a source of angst for some, but many who actually see inside Mr. Peebles’ inner sanctum are struck by his collection of very treasured keepsakes...not to mention books everywhere! Here are the stories on just a few of the special items in his office:

1 The construction hat was given to

Billy by former Lovett CFO, David Meriwether, for use on a number of campus construction sites (such as the Murray Athletic Center) in the last several years.

3 Lovett’s Honor Code has hung in

Billy’s office throughout his tenure; it also hung in the office of Billy’s predecessor as headmaster, Jim Hendrix.

4 Friends gave Billy the bobble heads of Lincoln and Jefferson knowing that they are two of his great heroes!

5 The stained glass panel was a

going-away gift from the Asheville School community to Billy and his wife, Penny, when they left there after serving Asheville for ten years (1992-2002). The panel is a replica of one of the windows in the Boyd Chapel, the Peebles’ favorite building on campus.

The Steve Penley mixed media piece of Lincoln is a cherished gift from Jay Freer ’78. There is one like it adjacent to Jay’s office in Fine Arts.

The mantel clock was a gift from Virginia Episcopal School after his years of service on their Board of Trustees (2008-2015). Billy also taught history and worked in admissions at VES early in his career.

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A Trip to the Headmaster’s Office by courtney fowler

Director of Strategic Communications with janice lichtenstein Headmaster’s Administrative Assistant and carol cummings Headmaster’s Office Assistant

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Diving Deep into Servant Leadership by laurie smilack

Lower School Director of Curriculum and Instruction How can we develop the servant leaders of tomorrow? This is the question the Lower School faculty wrestles

with throughout the year. We know the complex world, which awaits our students, demands a curious and critical mind and a generous and open spirit. Throughout the year, our teachers carefully plan lessons to nurture these attributes in every student. From time-to-time, we pause to reflect on what we’re doing well, what needs revision, and what else we might try. It was during one of these reflective pauses when we brainstormed a new way to cultivate ingenuity and thoughtfulness in our students, and, in particular, our fifth graders. This year, all fifth graders are taking an elective class, a “Deep Dive,” which highlights the nuances of confidence, compassion, and creativity. Each trimester, we offer several different Deep Dive classes on topics such as: leadership,

advertising, mindfulness, critical thinking, and debate. The Lower School administrative team and fifth grade teachers teach the classes. While students self-select their Deep Dives for two of the three trimesters, every fifth grader takes the Deep Dive on Executive Functioning (Learning to Learn: Strategies for Working Smarter). Led by the Director of the Academic Resource Center and Lower School learning specialists, the Deep Dive on Executive Functioning is a vital opportunity for all fifth graders to sharpen their organizational, flexible thinking, and time management skills in preparation for Middle School. Staying true to their purpose, all of the Deep Dive offerings have led to hands-on, inquiry driven conversations and learning experiences. We look forward to continuing to design engaging and purposeful “Deep Dives” next year.

1 Counselor Yasmine Schmid leads students in yoga during “Mindfulness,” a class in which students gain awareness on how to focus. 2 Associate Principal Edi Houghton hosts the “Stick Up For Yourself” book club, in which students learn strategies for how to be responsible for their own behavior and feelings. 3 Jennifer Tatasciore teaches Kiran and William how to practice unbiased journalism in “Breaking News.” 4 Director of the Academic Resource Center Nancy Gould leads the discussion during “Learning to Learn” about organization and weekly planning. 5 In “To Thine Own Self Be True,” Principal Ashley Marshall works with Finn to consider how social identities shape perspectives and how self-awareness can lead to more empathetic leadership.

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Monumental 3D Design by mikalah jenifer Grade 11 At the start of the fall semester, Upper School French teacher Lauren Upadhyay approached Design and Engineering Coordinator Thomas Cooper and Upper School Director of Academic Technology Conway Brackett with a simple question: could Lovett’s Maker Space help my French V Honors class learn about the Francophone world? Lauren was eager for her students to have a different sort of educational experience, one that would bring them out of the classroom and require them to confront the types of challenges they might encounter in the workplace. While language classes develop vital communication and collaboration skills, she was curious about how a project in the Maker Space might allow her class to use these competencies while acquiring basic tech skills. Inspired by the French V Honors curriculum, which covers themes related to the cultural heritage of the Francophone world and to science and technology, the French Monuments Project was born. This project allowed students to delve into a historical event in the Francophone world and consider how monuments serve as reminders of history and reflections of the communities in which they are placed. Here is one student’s account of the experience: For this project, I decided to study the French-Cameroon War, also known as a “secret war,” because the French did not want anyone to know about it and very little is known about it even today. Lasting over seven years, the French-Cameroon War occurred because the French wanted to continue their militant power over Cameroon even though it was declared independent in 1960. The French attempted to overthrow the Union of the Peoples of Cameroon (UPC) party, but France decided to leave Cameroon, and Ahmadou Ahidjo was named president. We did a considerable amount of planning and research before we began to create our monuments and make them come to life. We studied monuments from around the world such as the 9/11 Memorial, Mont Saint-Michel, and the Luxor Obelisk. We tried to fully understand how these monuments represented history and to what degree they reflect the

communities they occupy. In doing so, we were able to grasp what makes these monuments so successful and seek to imitate these aspects in our own monuments. Next, we spent time in Lovett’s Maker Space drawing up plans for our monuments. We worked by collaborating in pairs to help each other come up with ideas for the other’s monuments. After brainstorming, we presented our sketches to the rest of the class and discussed what we liked or disliked about the physical structure, why it did or did not properly portray the sentiments of the event, and what we would change. This communication helped us improve our monuments significantly. One of the most challenging and fascinating elements of this project was the technological aspect. We created our monuments using SketchUp, an application where you can design and construct any building. I loved fiddling with the program to

try to make my monument look exactly like my sketches. Next, we worked closely with Mr. Cooper to create our placemarks in Google Earth and used TextWrangler to type code that would customize the view. We then placed our monuments in SketchUp next to our place marks and did a visual tour with a voice-over in Google Earth. Lastly, we printed small replicas of our monuments with the 3D printer. Overall, this project taught me how to work with technology in a new and exciting way. There will be so many instances in college and beyond when we will have to use technology that we have never heard of before or that does not work properly. Therefore, you have to figure things out in advance and utilize your resources. Not only have I learned how to use three different applications, but I have also learned how to code and problem solve in reference to everyday technology use.

From left: Wilson Hobbs (Grade 11), Lizzie Nunnally (Grade 12), Mikalah Jenifer (Grade 11), Mimi Norton (Grade 11), Will Abdallah (Grade 11), and Dr. Lauren Upadhyay

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Lovett Communicates with Outer Space by stacia mcfadden

Director of Academic Technology No, seriously. On January 23, 2017, students, faculty, alumni,

and friends had an “out of this world” opportunity to communicate in real time with NASA astronaut and Lovett alum Shane Kimbrough ’85. Kimbrough was aboard the International Space Station (ISS) from mid October 2016 to late February 2017 as part of Expedition 49/50. The first part of the mission, Expedition 49, Kimbrough’s crew joined another crew at the ISS. At the end of November, Expedition 50 began with Kimbrough as its commander. So how do you organize a conversation with an astronaut in outer space? You “planet!” After a year of planning with a representative from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, Lovett hosted a very successful downlink (a telecommunications link for signals coming to earth from a spacecraft) with Commander Kimbrough in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater. International Space Station In-flight Education Downlinks offer the unique experience of human spaceflight to encourage K-12 students to study and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Audience members were spellbound from the moment Commander Kimbrough appeared on screen, wearing a “Just Lovett” t-shirt. For 20 minutes, Commander Kimbrough answered questions from students in Grades 6 and 12 about life in space. One of the highlights of the conversation came after a student asked, “How do you drink water in space?” Commander Kimbrough demonstrated the feat by showing a drink bag with a special straw. When the straw was released, a ball of liquid formed that grew bigger the longer the straw was opened. Seeing Commander Kimbrough attempt to drink the liquid out of the air created quite a memorable and messy moment. Lovett estimates that more than 1,000 people viewed the downlink as it was happening, with an additional 9,000+ views in the weeks that followed. Conversations after the event were heard all around campus. First graders were amazed that an astronaut actually went to their school. A fifth grader thought about how happy she would be as an astronaut. Older students considered new possibilities for their futures. Adults continued to ponder questions they would have asked and reflected on how their lives may have been different if they had an opportunity like this as a student. Lovett is honored that Commander Kimbrough considered his alma mater when scheduling downlinks for his time on the ISS. His generosity, coupled with his genuine spirit, inspired all of those involved to “shoot for the moon, for even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” In response to Nick’s question, Shane Kimbrough ’85 explained that the crew will do hundreds of experiments during their five to six months in space, but his favorite experiment so far has been growing plants. “I grew some lettuce,” he said. “So I kind of felt like Matt Damon in The Martian.”

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The Lovett Experience Through the Eyes of a South African by mason du plessis Westville Boys’ High School In May 2014, Lovett introduced a series of short-term, two-way exchanges with schools in England (St. Mary’s Calne), Australia (Ascham School), Turkey (Robert College), and South Africa (Westville Boys’ School). While the exchange with Robert College is currently on hold, the other three exchanges continue to thrive. They provide an opportunity for Lovett students to experience another culture as full participants, rather than tourists, over a period of three to five weeks. The Lovett students then return the hospitality, hosting their exchange partners in Atlanta for three to five weeks. The experience is eye opening for everyone involved. This November, Mason du Plessis spent several weeks with junior Will Schmersal and his family. As his time at Lovett drew to a close, he offered the reflections that are excerpted below. For more information about Lovett’s exchanges, visit the Global and Civic Engagement page of the website or contact Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Marsha Little. For my short three weeks at Lovett, I began to fall into the regime of the average Lovett student, attending classes that I have never had the opportunity to take at my school, such as American Studies, botany, and ceramics. The facilities of Lovett are second to none. It was an absolute joy to be able to spend time in the darkroom, the greenhouse, and the newly developed gym. I was saddened by the fact that there were no river sports, as the Chattahoochee River is a sight to behold with its clear water and autumn-leafed surrounds. With the river running parallel to the football field and athletics track, I was happy to run up and down the stadium stairs and go for a run along the cross country trail which members of the cross country team highly recommended. The people at Lovett were the highlight of my stay. Ranging from the pupils to the teachers, everyone was kind and willing to help. Lovett has succeeded in fostering an environment in which people are well educated so that they can formulate coherent arguments and stand by their opinion. I enjoyed the intellectual conversations that I had with many of my newly made friends. I enjoyed the willingness of teachers to enable class discussion and the depths to which we conversed into the subject at hand whether it

was abolitionism in history class or the work of Emerson in English. Lovett and my school sit on polar opposites. Coming from a single sex, Eurocentric, relatively regimental schooling system with a strict uniform code, hair policy, code of conduct, and leadership structure, I was surprised by the freedom the Lovett students have. The teachers are all very passionate about their subject, and this passion circulates through the classroom and can be seen on the face of every student who takes it seriously. Being an avid art student, I was immensely indulged by the fact that Lovett takes pride in their art department just as much as my school does. It was dreamlike for me to be able to throw some clay in the ceramics room and spend hours developing and printing film in the darkroom, whilst chatting about politics, societal differences, and miscellaneous subjects with the friends from the Photo I class. I will miss new American friends. Getting to spend time with them during break, to school, after school, and especially in the library, I have fostered relationships that will hopefully last for a long time. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to visit your fine institution and my dream is to one day visit America again.

Left: Mason Du Plessis and Will Schmersal (Grade 11) traveled to Washington, D.C. during Mason’s studies at Lovett. Right: Will and Mason went on safari during Will’s summer studies at Westville Boys’ High School in South Africa.

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Floating Islands Lovett welcomed Galen Fulford (pictured taking a photo) of Biomatrix Water as this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustainability Scholar in early January. In addition to visiting classes and speaking at assembly, Fulford worked with students to build, plant, and deploy floating islands for Lovettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pond. The islands will work to improve water quality and increase biodiversity.

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Works of Heart Friends of the Arts (FOTA) held its annual Art Show & Sale at the Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center this November, featuring works by Lovett’s Fine Arts faculty and six alumni artists. These talented individuals displayed a range of visual arts, from painting and photography to pottery and jewelry. Faculty artists included Katy McDougal (painting), Joy Patty (painting), Ashley L. Schick (collage and printmaking), Katherine Schneider (ceramics), Amy Lee Story (painting), Karey Walter (photography), and Tom Zwierlein (ceramics). The six alumni artists included Rebecca Williams Wood ’73 (ceramics and drawing), Jean Glenn ’81 (painting), Ansley West Rivers ’02 (photography), Katie Madden ’05 (painting), Sarah Reusch ‘09 (jewelry), and Dory Womack ’10 (painting). On Tuesday evening, November 15, FOTA members and all parents, faculty, alumni, and Lions for Life members enjoyed the opening reception and a special preview of the show. Shopping at the art sale was open to the community and continued throughout the week, with a portion of all proceeds directed towards FOTA to help support Lovett’s Fine Arts programs.

1 One of the six alumni artists, Dory Womack ’10 2 Lovett’s Fine Arts faculty and featured artists Tom Zwierlein and Amy Lee Story 3 Emily Orr ’07, Blair Beskin ’09, featured artist Sarah Reusch ’09, Olivia Leonaitis ’09, and Amanda Dunn ’09 4 Norris Broyles ’74, Debbie Johnson Brown ’74, Kathy Black Shoji ’74, Belinda Bunnen Reusch ’74, Alison Harp LeCraw ’74, and Jane Threlkeld Lamon ’74 5 Lovett students Gracie Womack, K.J. Wallace, and Georgia Hayes Kimmerly with Dory Womack ’10 and Louise Smith.

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Things to Know About Elizabeth Pearce ’87 This winter, Lovett alumna Elizabeth Pearce ’87 came back to her alma mater as our new Chief Development Officer. For over sixteen years, Elizabeth has served as a campaign director at Coxe Curry & Associates, a preeminent development consulting firm based in Atlanta. Both professionally and as a volunteer, Elizabeth has been involved with some of the most wellknown organizations in this city: Agape Youth and Family Center, Atlanta Shakespeare Company, Centennial Olympic Park, The Cathedral of St. Philip, Georgia Aquarium, Piedmont Park, the Shepherd Center, the Woodruff Arts Center, and Breakthrough Atlanta, among many others. Beyond her impressive resume, however, there are many other interesting and important details about Elizabeth that you may not know. She shares a few of them with us, below:

I started at Lovett in Kindergarten and was involved in many things over the years: Vestry, student tutoring, basketball, volleyball, the photography club, and student government (I was president of my senior class). And, I am very excited for my 30th reunion this fall!

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I am an avid reader. My favorite book I read recently was The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Most everyone in my life calls me E.P. There were a lot of Elizabeths in my class. I still answer to Elizabeth, though. You will often see me in fun, colorful shoes (it’s an obsession). These days they also have to be sensible so I can trek all over campus! I am the world’s biggest James Bond fan! I own all of the movies and have watched them many, many times.

As a fundraiser, I often get asked the question, “Don’t you hate asking people for money?” The answer is no. In fact, it’s really easy when I am asking for an organization (like Lovett) or project that I am passionate about and that I am also willing to invest in personally.

I don’t have children, but I do have three dogs: Rudy, Billy Ray, and Henry. Billy Ray is named after Eddie Murphy’s character in the movie Trading Places, not after Billy Ray Cyrus!

I have a B.A in business from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. I think Rhodes is the most amazing, beautiful college, and I am honored to serve as one of its Trustees.

I love to travel. I enjoy learning about the history, religion, people, and animals of every place I visit. My favorite destinations so far are: South Africa, the Galapagos Islands, and Turkey.

Since I started this job, many people asked me, “What has changed the most at Lovett since you graduated?” Well, a lot has changed. For one, the skirts are much shorter! The campus is full of wonderful new academic buildings, new gyms and fields, the Community Center, and the parking deck. But I have quickly realized that essentially, nothing has changed… Lovett is still a wonderful community of caring people, doing their best to develop children who are intelligent, empathetic, and strong in character. More than I ever imagined, it is so meaningful to be doing work I love at a place that means so much to me and shaped who I am today.

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A Elizabeth’s school picture as a fourth grader at Lovett. B Rhodes College, Elizabeth’s alma mater, has distinct Collegiate Gothic architecture. C Elizabeth in front of The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. D Elizabeth, then a senior at Lovett, with her sisters Anne Pearce Worrell ’97 and Virginia Pearce Seawell ’90. E Elizabeth’s dogs: Rudy, Billy Ray, and Henry

Endowments: Nourishment for Forever by ELIZABETH PEARCE ’87 Chief Development Officer Endowments are intended to provide stable, long-term funding to an institution while balancing the present and future

needs of the school. They are expected to provide core support for our mission of educating students, providing access for the best students, and supporting faculty members. At Lovett, we have built an extraordinary school through the talent and commitment of visionary leaders, gifted educators, and dedicated families since 1926. However, thus far, our endowment has played only a modest role in our success. While schools everywhere recognize a “best practice” of drawing 10 percent of their annual budgets from endowed funds, Lovett’s endowment provides only half that proportion every year. A strong endowment is the “story behind the story” at the most successful schools, universities, and cultural institutions across the country. The institutions that set the standards of quality, push the frontiers of innovation, and sustain greatness over generations are, almost without exception, those with the strongest endowments. We recognize that Lovett’s endowment is necessary to so many vital aspects of life at the school, so increasing it was a major goal of our recently completed Our Defining Decade: A Campaign for Lovett. Of the $94 million raised, secured gifts and commitments to the endowment accounted for $28.6 million. In addition to $3.4 million in unrestricted gifts, Lovett received significant investment in faculty support and financial aid as well several new programs and initiatives. To help you further understand the importance of endowments to Lovett, we answered a few common questions:

What is the purpose of an endowment and how does it work? An endowment is a collection of many individual funds, each with their own specific purpose, intended to be a perpetual source of funds to support the school in fulfilling its mission. The Lovett endowment currently comprises over 125 named funds that have been established over many years from parents, alumni, and friends of the school who care about the strength and quality of Lovett. The purpose of 34

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each fund reflects the donor’s interests and intent. You can think of our endowment as many individual endowments, pooled together for investment purposes. The objective for the endowment is twofold: to provide ongoing annual support towards the school’s mission and to preserve the purchasing power of the endowment to ensure support of future generations of students. Each fund is meant to provide consistent and reliable support for the rest of the school’s life.

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What kinds of things will a stronger endowment enable Lovett to do? A substantial increase in our endowment will allow us to invest in innovative program ideas, take risks, and continue pursuing new ways to enhance an already-great experience for students. An endowment that focuses on existing programs helps to take some pressure off of the operating budget. It will allow us to maintain and enhance our campus without relying as heavily on tuition or campaigns. It will keep Lovett accessible by controlling tuition growth and funding greater financial aid for families, including families of our faculty and staff. Maybe most importantly, a stronger endowment will enable us to sustain a financially strong school, ensuring that Lovett can survive and thrive for many future generations of Lovett students.

How does Lovettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endowment compare to those of our peers? Endowments are often measured two ways: sheer aggregate size and endowment per student. The latter is becoming the standard because it effectively normalizes the value to

something that is more meaningful. Looking at an endowment comparison per student, Lovett has some more work to do. While we are behind Westminster, we are trailing Woodward as well. But efforts are underway to begin to remedy this situation. Increasing our endowment continues to be one of our major priorities. We are always interested in increasing our unrestricted endowment and have identified several programs and areas of interest that we feel are especially important to the Lovett identity and what sets us apart from other schools. These six specific areas are financial aid, faculty and staff support, the Academic Resource Center, Breakthrough Atlanta, Siempre Verde, and sustainability. We have built an excellent school by making exceptionally careful use of our resources, identifying and developing outstanding talent in our faculty and staff, and inspiring the generous support of our families and alumni year after year. Imagine what we could do if, in addition to those defining strengths, we also have a truly strong endowment! If you would like more information or have other questions, please call the Development Office at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1365.

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Fine Arts Through the Fall 1 The Ellington Jazz Ensemble performs for a packed house at Atlanta’s Café 290 on November 21 as the opening band for the Joe Gransden Big Band. 2 Eighth graders dance to “The Schuyler Sisters,” from Hamilton at the All School Dance Concert. 3 In the Upper School Production of The Mousetrap, Sgt. Trotter questions the suspects/guests at Monkswell Manor Guest House after a murder has been committed. Left to right: Maj Metcalf (Chip Fankhauser), Mollie Ralston (Megan McGean), Christopher Wren (Harrison Darby), Sgt. Trotter (Harrison Rodriguez), Miss Casewell (Maiya Moran), Giles Ralston (Joe Sear), and Paravacini (Ted Quarterman).

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4 The cast of Snappyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happy Half Hour cringe as Mr. Conductor Man tells his young viewing audience about Desert Storm. Left to right: Mazie (Leila Beaver), Snappy (Chloe Beaver), Josie (Mary Elizabeth Kirkpatrick), Boo-Ba (Carlisle Allen), Mr. Conductor Man (Marshall Smith), Spencer (Davis Haden), Ty (Sam Ehlers), Tracy (Elaina Samady), and Gladys (Vinay Neely). 5 The Upper School Chorus performs at the annual candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Episcopal Church. 6 Lower School students perform in the winter musical, A Party in a Pear Tree. 7 The Lower School Band performs in the Holiday Concert.

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Riverbank Roundup by PERRY MCINTYRE ’71

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Cross Country The boys cross-country team managed to blend senior experience and the enthusiasm of younger runners to build another successful season. It ended with a great effort at the state meet in Carrollton, where Lovett finished fourth. Senior Everett Smulders (an Ole Miss signee) finished fifth individually, while senior Nicholas Klavohn claimed 12th. Freshman James Lewallen was the next Lion finisher in 26th, closely followed by sophomore Cem Geray in 29th. Senior Josh Eiland was the final scoring runner in 38th. As two-time defending champions, the girls cross-country team knew the challenge would be even greater with the move up to AAA. Despite outstanding efforts in the state meet, with all seven runners finishing in the race’s top 23 runners and the five runners in the race’s top 14 finishers, the Lions fell two points short of a third consecutive title. Senior Serena Tripodi (a Columbia University signee) ended her cross-country career by setting an all-classification course record of 18:17.85 and claimed her third-straight title. Senior Emma Sidman (an Alabama signee) was ninth at state, sophomore Haley Hooper was 11th, sophomore Kate Pritchard was 13th, and junior Elizabeth Beveridge was 14th. Both cross-country teams competed fiercely throughout the season, and their efforts in Carrollton stand as tribute to coach Jimmy Jewell’s dedication in his final season coaching the Lions.

Softball Coach John Rice and his staff continued to build another strong season as the program posted an outstanding 16-5 record, claiming second in Region 5-AAA and another berth in the state tournament. Led by seniors Betsy Brennan, Abby Fenbert (a University of Rhode Island signee), Claire Kenan, and Stephanie Kurzweg, an otherwise young Lions squad gained valuable experience and learned the success brought by hard work.

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seasons, posting 29 wins during their campaign. Falling 3-2 in a closely contested state semifinal, Lovett ended up just short of a return to the state championship match. The Lions will bid farewell to some outstanding seniors: Kirby Ellis, Stokes Kandzari, Anna Salmon, Janie Salmon, Libby Lee, and Lauren Ward. Lee and Ward were named All Region players, and Ward was also selected to the All-State team.

Football Coach Mike Muschamp’s Lions have become a regular in the discussion of teams to watch, and moving up to AAA only changed the landscape slightly. Running through their Region 5-AAA schedule with only two losses, Lovett secured third seed going into the playoffs. Entering the playoffs, no team or coach in Georgia in any classification had posted more road playoff wins than the Lions during Muschamp’s 12 seasons on the Riverbank. That record would be tested in the first round, with the Lions visiting Dawson County. In perhaps their best all-around performance of the season, Lovett came away with a 49-28 win. Advancing to the second round against an undefeated Crisp County team in Cordele, Lovett proved up to the challenge. The Lions led late in the game, before suffering a gut-wrenching 30-29 loss to be eliminated from contention. Quarterback Brady Tindall (a Mercer signee), selected early in the season as Back of the Week by the Atlanta Touchdown Club for his performance in Lovett’s overtime win at Marist, and four-year letterman John Staton (a Samford signee) led the Lions throughout the season.

Basketball Coach Ryan Koudele returned Lovett to the state tournament from a tough region featuring some of the state’s top talent. Lovett claim a 55-47 win over Westminster in the region tournament for a third place seeding in the state tournament. The Lions then went to Greater Atlanta Christian School, where they advanced to the second round with a 62-58 win. Seniors Gregory Rogers, Cameron Wilson, Kyle Riley, and Ryan Pate were among the stal-

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warts for Lovett, but it was sophomore Ryan Greer who was one of the mainstays throughout the season, surpassing the 1,000-point mark in only his second season with the Lions. The season ended in the Elite Eight, for the second season in a row, after two exciting road wins at Greater Atlanta Christian and Crisp County. Coach Liz Kennedy’s team also took a big win in the region tournament to claim the third seed from a talented field. This was the ninth consecutive season the Lions advanced into the state tournament. Senior Quinn Barry, who was selected as the Region 5-AAA Player of the Year and All Region, along with teammates senior Janie Salmon and sophomore Sydney Johnson, led the team throughout the season.

Swimming and Diving Coach Nolan Morris and his boys swim team enjoyed one of the best seasons in school history, breaking numerous school records. Scoring 172 points at the A-AAAAA state meet, the Lions placed fifth. Senior Andrew Ferrell finished 3 second in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 100-yard butterfly, both in school record times of 1:40.44 and 51.01. The boys’ 200-yard medley relay claimed fourth place, when seniors Will Horlock, Mason Anthony, Ferrell, and John Moffett posted a new Lovett record of 1:37.96. Anthony, in 21.68 seconds, broke the Lovett 50-yard freestyle record in the lead leg of this relay. The 400-yard free relay (seniors Moffett, Anthony, Sam Bayne, and Ferrell) finished fifth with a new Lovett record time of 3:14.92. Lovett’s girls swimming also showed well in the pool at state. Junior Mary Anglin Toole finished 14th in the one-meter diving competition with a score of 360.05. Junior MacKenzie Lee finished 19th in the 500-yard freestyle at 5:32.39. The 400-yard free relay (senior Claire Tobin and juniors Ashley Wright, Emily Ann Martin, and Claire Hadley Benton) finished 17th.

Wrestling A strong senior group led coach Billy Maldonado’s wrestling Lions throughout a grueling campaign. The season ended with the team’s fourth-place finish at the State Traditional meet and six Lions making the medal stand. Senior Smith Brooks took the state championship at 182 pounds, while classmate Robert Wilkes was runner-up at 106 pounds. Senior Grant Garrett was third at 160 pounds, as was junior Rogerick White at 145 pounds. In his final season and coming off shoulder surgery, former state champion Grainger Reeves (a Washington & Lee signee) was fifth at 126 pounds. Junior Chris Ocana was sixth at 152 pounds.

1 Everett Smulders signed with Ole Miss to run cross country and track, as did Emma Sidman with the University of Alabama. Abby Fenbert will continue her softball-playing career at the University of Rhode Island, while Bailey Taylor and Peyton Bogard both signed to play lacrosse at Furman University and the University of Maryland, respectively. 2 Grainger Reeves signed to continue his wrestling career at Washington & Lee. Brady Tindall and John Staton will play football at Mercer University and Samford University, respectively. Heitho Shipp, goalkeeper of the Lions’ 2016 State Championship team, will play at Carnegie-Mellon University. 3 Senior Andrew Ferrell had an outstanding state meet, claiming second in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 100-yard butterfly. The Lions’ fifth-place finish is the best in school history in the multi-classification format of the state meet. 4 Lovett seniors, Serena Tripodi and Emma Sidman, were leaders by example all season for the Lions’ outstanding campaign. Tripodi won her third consecutive individual title in the GHSA State CC Championships, setting an all-classification course record in the process. Sidman finished ninth individually, with the Lions finishing all seven runners in the race’s top 25.

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Homecoming Barbeque October 14, 2016

Save the Date Alumni Homecoming 2017 November 3-4

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Class of 1971

As told by: the Alumni Office

In September, Yetty Levenson Arp and Charlie Arp ’62, celebrated their Golden Anniversary in Positano, Italy. Congratulations!

Debbie Roach Avery and Tom Avery traveled to Tanzania, where they climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and spent seven days in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater on game drives. Joanne Pair Bonnett has a new grandson, Adrian James Bonnett, born August 2016 to parents Bryan and Carol Bonnett.

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Clare McGaughey Bryan and John Bryan live in Cleveland, Georgia. They are busy developing Cross Ridge Farm, as John builds barns and kennels while Clare trains dogs and breeds AKC Labrador Retrievers.

Save the Date The Golden Lions Gala Join The Golden Lions Society on April 22, 2017, for the annual Golden Lions Gala. All members of The Society, alumni who have reached their 50th anniversary of their graduation, are invited to celebrate together and welcome new members. Look for your invitation in the mail. Class of 1967

As told by: the Alumni Office The Class of 1967 will celebrate their 50th Reunion and be inducted into The Golden Lions Society on April 21 and 22. For more details and information, please contact alumni@lovett.org or call (404) 262-3032, ext. 1208. Thank you to the hard working reunion volunteers! We look forward to seeing you soon.

In 2013, LewEllyn Finch Hallet earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing/Poetry and took a position in the Rhetoric and Composition Program at University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Her two daughters, husband, and much of her husband’s family are with her in Arkansas and she loves it! Anne Bachman Holloway and her husband, Jeff, enjoy visiting their granddaughters Brooklyn (4) and Katherine (2), who live in Charleston, South Carolina. Perry McIntyre shot the cover image of this issue of Lovett in the school’s newly renovated green room before it was painted. The brown eggs came from his family’s hens.

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Caroline Stewart Whitlock and her husband, John, have four grandchildren in Atlanta. Besides spending time with them, she stays busy with her interior design business, Caroline Whitlock Interiors, Inc. Class of 1976

As told by: the Alumni Office MaryNell Ackerly is living in Florida, but may move to Georgia this spring. She said, “It has been a very long time since I lived there, and I am excited to move home. I hope to reconnect with old friends.” Margaret (Peg) Travis Adkins has three grandsons: Thomas (7), James (4), and Charlie (2). She and her husband, Greg, divide their time between homes in Atlanta, Colorado, and Costa Rica. They are having a blast with their knife business, Damascus Knives, which they started in 2013. Charlie Barnwell’s son, Mat ’04, recently left IBM to join a startup in Atlanta named VeriSolutions. His son, West ’08, works for Google in Spring 2017 41

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Class of 1976 40th Reunion San Francisco. His third son, David, is enjoying his senior year at Lovett; daughter, Laine, is in eighth grade at Lovett. Kurt Hohlstein’s daughter, Victoria ’13, is a senior at Ole Miss, and daughter, Alexandria, is a sophomore at Lovett. Barbara Johnson Irvine’s oldest daughter, Vance ’06, has two precious children, Ross (2) and Whitaker (nearly 1), and lives in Nashville. Her second daughter, Hadley ’07, works with her. Her youngest daughter, Betts ’10, is moving up the ranks with Insight Global in Atlanta. “Everyone is healthy and happy,” said Barbara. Dana Jordan Jago has three grandchildren now and is expecting the fourth early this year. Her four daughters are Lovett alumnae: Giles ’06, Margaret ’08, Vivian ’10, and PeggyDee ’12. Carol Cline Lacy and Doug Lacy say, “Life is good.” They are thrilled to have their daughter, Katherine

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Lacy Robinson ’05, her husband, Woodrow, and their two-year-old granddaughter nearby. Their son, Drew ’09, is also happily living and working in Atlanta. Kitty Taylor shares “the very best news” that she is a grandmother of four little girls all under the age of three. Her son has twins, Isabella and Liliana, and her daughter has two, Scout and Chappell. She still sells real estate and her daughter has joined her. If you are in the area, please stop by the office in Grayton Beach for a visit. Her brother, Cole Taylor ’78, shares offices with her and has a rental office—Grayton Coast Rentals.

Alumni Profile: Howdy Bouis ’68

Dr. Howarth (Howdy) Bouis ’68 was one of four

people honored as the 2016 World Food Prize Laureates for their work to fight against world hunger and malnutrition through biofortification. At the ceremony at the U.S. State Department in June, USAID Administrator Gayle Smith said, “These four extraordinary World Food Prize Laureates have proven that science matters, and that when matched with dedication, it can change people’s lives.” Dr. Bouis is the founder of HarvestPlus at the International Food Policy Research Institute. Over a 25-year period, he pioneered the implementation of a multi-institutional approach to biofortification as a global plant breeding strategy. His work led to crops such as iron and zinc fortified beans, rice, wheat, and pearl millet, along with Vitamin A-enriched cassava, maize, and OFSP being tested or released in more than 40 countries. 42

In addition to her saddle-fitting business, Lynn Weinberg Valentino works for Horner and Nash DVM. Husband Peter teaches physics, oceanography, and astronomy at West Forsyth High School. Her oldest daughter, Erin, is a P.E. teacher at an elementary school in Athens. Son Blair is at UGA hoping to get into the metalsmith program. Mark Walsh shares, “I’m enjoying outdoor life in California. I have four beautiful nephews and nieces from my brother Craig. I have never married, but came close many times. It’s still not too late!” Debby Bartenfield Yeomans is living in Acworth and loving the “easy life.” Her daughter, Kady, is studying archaeology at Kennesaw State University. Class of 1977

As told by: the Alumni Office After more than 20 years in architectural design, Xima Lee Hullings has started her second career in the arts. Her work may be seen online at Walking Papers Studio, an entrepreneurial endeavor that’s based on Xima’s artwork. She takes images that

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she has painted and applies them to different home décor items. Her work is then sold at wholesale markets. Class of 1981

As told by: the Alumni Office Lila Campbell had two sons on Lovett’s varsity football team this fall. Son Brady Tindall is a Lovett senior, and Cot Tindall is a sophomore. Daughter Campbell is in New York City working for My Brother’s Keeper, a program initiated by the Obama administration to address opportunity gaps and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential. Carol Eisenberg and her husband, David, live in Peaks Island, Maine and enjoy being part of the City of Portland, while also living outside the continental United States. After more than 30 years on the island, she still enjoys commuting by ferry and seeing the sunset over the water. Two of her daughters are in college—Maxine is a senior at John Jay College and Charlotte is a sophomore at Haverford College—and their youngest, Elias, is 12. David teaches science and Carol practices law. She said, “I feel very lucky to have good health, interesting work, wonderful friends, opportunities to travel, rewarding community roles, and a family I adore.”

Boys and Girls Basketball Alumni Night January 10, 2017 We had a great turnout for the 2nd annual Basketball Alumni Night! Former Lions players returned to campus for a reception in the Murray Athletic Center. The varsity girls and boys teams both beat Westminster, 51-36 and 67-61, to add to the festivities.

Will Jordan and his family recently moved back to Atlanta, where he now works at Emory Healthcare. Kimberly Pruett Kuckleburg says, “Life is grand.” She has been working as a Registered Nurse for 30 years and as an Occupational Health Nurse for 20 years. She and husband RJ have been married for 20 years and love to travel. They have been to all seven continents, finishing with a trip to Antarctica two years ago. Their favorite place to visit is Montana, where they go at least once a year to fly fish

Above: Robert Peterson ’94, Michael Steele ’09, Will Cowan ’04, Lawrence Carter ’04, David Rogers ’04, Mat Barnwell ’04, Ray Crim ’63, Harrison Reeves ’09, Tommy Kane, and Sam Roberson ’08 Below: Maggie Cox ’11, Elizabeth Selman ’09, India Brantley ’10, Allison McWilliams ’05, Bailey Peterson Odom ’04, and Anne Kagey Blench ’04

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and relax. When they are not traveling, they spend time between Atlanta and Brevard, NC. Chris Means’ son, Hatch ’16, graduated from Lovett and now attends Auburn University.

4th Annual Choral Alumni Reception December 1, 2016 Alumni members of the Lovett Choirs reunited for a reception following the annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at All Saints’ Episcopal Church.

Arthur Sinkler’s kids are both in college: Maggie ’13 is at Wake Forest, and Bo ’15 is at Colorado School of Mines. Steve Smith’s daughter, Isabelle, is a sophomore nursing major at Loyola University Chicago, and daughter Ansley is playing on the high school tennis team. Both are doing great! Susan Clarkson Van Liere is enjoying work as a realtor in Marin County with Pacific Union International. She is an active volunteer for Redwood High School, in her third year as Chair of the Redwood High School Foundation’s Annual Giving Campaign. Her children are growing up too fast: Carly is 20 and a junior at the University of Michigan, and Jan is a senior in high school. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her husband, Steve, and her dog, Sadie.

SLS Hotel. We came from Atlanta, Asheville, Boston, New York, and re-discovered some old friendships that will never leave us. We’re happy to report that we are still in touch via text on a very regular basis, sending family pictures and updates whenever anything interesting happens or whenever Georgia Ware Margeson enjoys a plate of octopus, which was a heated topic of discussion at the dinner table.

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Kim Walkenspaw Curley finished her M.S. in Organization Development and is living in Charlotte, NC with her family. She reports that Amber Haskett is still a best friend! Tricia Rhodes Stevens just became an empty nester. Her son, Jack ’14, is a junior at Ole Miss and her daughter, Caroline ’16, is in her first year at UVA. Tricia is practicing law part-time and traveling a lot.

As told by: the Alumni Office

As told by: Jessica Jordan Walmsley, Class Leader

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Class of 1991

Class of 1984

This past year, many of us from the Class of 1984 turned 50! To celebrate the big event, 11 of us gathered in South Beach for a long weekend. We enjoyed lazy breakfasts by the pool, walks on the beach, and long lunches, followed by long dinners and dancing to the sounds of Steve Perry at the

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Lunch at The Standard Hotel Lido Bayside Restaurant. Included in this photo are: Lois McKeown Fulwiler, Mary Beth Pullin Toole, Tammy Friedman Stanton, Jessica Jordan Walmsley, Sophie Coppedge Smulders, Laura Conrades Wilson, Sarah Redd McCain, Lisa Attridge Songy, Kimbrough Mobley Gibson, Georgia Ware Margeson, and Susan Evins.

In November, Gugenheim Fellow Jason Fulford offered a master class to visual arts students in the Upper School. Fulford has been depicting “the simultaneous feeling of sad and funny” throughout his career. Now living in San Francisco, he has a B.A. from Pratt Institute in New York. His work has been exhibited

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Class of 1986 in New York, Seattle, Copenhagen, Budapest, Atlanta, and Kansas City, and has been published in The New York Times Magazine, Harper’s, Life, Newsweek, Suddeutche Zeitung, among many more. Fulford’s photographs have also graced the covers of books published by virtually every major publishing house.

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As told by: the Alumni Office Natalie d’Aubermont Thompson and Dana Dolinoy Cipolla ’94 reconnected with one another in Dexter, MI and realized they had boys around the same ages. Their sons, Luke Cipolla and Shepherd Thompson, attend the same school and have been in the same class two years in a row. The Lovett legacy lives on!

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1 Armistead Whitney, Lynn Elliott, and Parker Johnson 2 Leigh Champion, Stephanie Dukes Adcock, and Tracy Taylor Thornton 3 Billy Peebles, Tiffany Smith, and Ed Smith 4 Walker Houk, Cooper Jobe, Lisa Hirsch Greenberg, Ed Smith, Katherine King Wahl, Woody Vaughan, Shannon Smith Meyring, and Allen Madden

Kelly Ragland married David Boyd on June 5, 2016, in Rome, Italy. Her sister, Shannon Ragland Lake ’92 attended the wedding with her husband, Anthony.

Maggie Avery Shook owns Gunslinger Kennels and breeds American Bulldogs. Their website states, “Our dogs are in homes excelling in show, sport, hunting, and most importantly as stable family members.” Gunslinger American Bulldogs have been named 2012 and 2015 NKC National Champions. Class of 1997

As told by: Will Lovell and Justin Jones

Natalie d’Aubermont Thompson and Dana Dolinoy Cipolla with their sons on the first day of school this fall.

After graduating from Collins School of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly, Pomona, Kristina San Filippo cut her teeth at well-known restaurants in Atlanta (Blue Ridge Grill), New Orleans (Bayona), Carmel (Hyatt Carmel Highlands), and Poipu on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai (The Beach House Restaurant). She has recently opened Purple Spoon Culinary, Spring 2017 45

Young Alumni and Faculty Luncheon January 3, 2017

College-aged alumni enjoyed catch-

ing up with Lovett teachers at the first annual Young Alumni and Faculty Luncheon sponsored by the Alumni Association.

1 Mark May-Beaver, Caroline Carr Grant ’16, and Bernadette May-Beaver 2 Sade Oresegun ’14 and Debi Ohayon 3 Jennifer Wilson, Nolan Morris, and Grace Hagerty ’16 4 Sally Crouse, Marilyn Morgan ’16, Virginia Mathews ’16, and Karey Walter 5 Perry McIntyre ’71 and Park Summerour ’13 6 Janie Price ’14, Jessica Sant, Natalie Sanders ’14, Jim Crowley, and Charlotte Bunch ’14 7 Dan Alig, Dominique David ’16, Karl Hwang, and James Belsak ’14 8 Kevin Randolph and Freddy Achecar ’16 9 Larken McCord, Stacie Penland, and Marilyn Morgan ’16 10 Bryan Overly and Natalie Sanders ’14 11 Dominique David ’16, Virginia Mathews ’16, Kaitlin Scott ’16, Claire Doyle ’16, Grace Hagerty ’16, and Bob Amar

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located in the Bonita Springs/Naples area. While primarily focusing on locally and sustainably sourced ingredients, supplemented by organic foods, when necessary, Purple Spoon delivers culinary experiences through cooking classes, weekly chef dinners, live cooking presentations, and on-site and off-site catering. You can learn more about “Chef Kristina” and Purple Spoon at www.chefkristina.com. Elizabeth Burgess is the Assistant Food and Beverage Director for 21c Museum Hotel Louisville. They opened 10 years ago in Louisville, KY. She said, “We are a boutique hotel and our restaurant is Proof on Main. Over the past five years, we’ve opened five other properties with our sixth to come in spring of 2017.” She would love to see Lovett alums at the restaurants and is happy to share more of her story.

Class of 1991 25th Reunion

From left: Joey Hedgemon, Amber Williams Scott, and Julie Walker Grigsby; Betsy Dearing Berry and Robert Reid

Class of 1996 20th Reunion

Will Settle and Kelen Carlock ’99 were married on November 5, 2016, and celebrated with many Lovett friends at their reception at Canoe. From left: The Class of 1996 celebrate their 20th Reunion!; Charles Elrod, Watt Boone, and Cole Jamison Deming

From left: Emy Watson Vernier ’99, Rob Settle ’65, Shell Carlock Brown ’96, Kent Canipe ’65, Taylor Weitz ’97, Lauren Goodwin Rollins ’99, Hollis Livezy Youngner ’99, Scott Carlock ’94, Allison McKey Nichols ’99, Will Settle ’97, Kelen Carlock Settle ’99, Will Lovell ’97, Martin Underwood ’97, Lynmarie Morris Eade ’99, Chuck Eitel ’97, Hank McCord ’97, Rocky Lange ’65, Amy Kain Spivey ’97, current Lovett parent Clark Howard, John Spivey ’97, Hunter Amos ’97, and Justin Jones ’97.

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Class of 2002

As told by: the Alumni Office

The Wheels On The Tuk Tuk, co-authored by Kabir Sehgal and his mother, Surishtha Sehgal, was selected by Georgia Center for The Book as one of the 10 Books All Young Georgians Should Read 2016. In February, Kabir and The Ted Nash Big Band won three Grammy awards. He served as executive and artistic producer on the album “Presidential Suite: Eight Variations on Freedom” and co-wrote the liner notes for “Spoken at Midnight.”

Andrew Aydin, and co-creators Congressman John Lewis and Nate Powell, accepted the 2016 National Book Award (NBA) for Young People’s Literature for March: Book Three (Top Shelf, 2016). The book was also honored with four of the American Library Association Youth Media Awards: the Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Robert F. Sibert

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Class of 2001 15th Reunion Informational Book Award, and the YALSA Award. The title is the third in a graphic memoir series that chronicles the Civil Rights Movement from the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL on September 15, 1963, to the passing of the Voting Rights Act on August 6, 1965. Class of 2003

As told by: Haley Gage Champion, Class Leader Adam Matthews is a Senior Project Manager with JLL in Tysons, VA, while wife, Blair, is a Senior Manager with Capital One’s digital brand team in Tysons, VA. Daughter Kate is a precocious one-year old currently enjoying her new house in Vienna, VA.

Above: The Class of 2001 Below from left: Bowdre George Longo and Dan Regenstein; Heather Bauguess Tucker, Rory O’Day, and Bowdre George Longo

Maggie Thrash has written three young adult books. Her teen mystery series, We Know It Was You, is set at an Atlanta prep school not unlike Lovett, only with more murder and mayhem. If you are looking for a local event, design, and dessert vendor, Courtney Turrentine Buchanan has started her own company, Fete + Figs, out of Atlanta. Get a taste for their flavor by following them on Instagram @feteandfigs.

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Kate Crosby Blum married Steve Blum on October 29 at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The couple resides in Boston.

Katy Hibler Wiggins married Michael Wiggins on November 5 in Rosemary Beach surrounded by many Lovett classmates. The couple resides in Atlanta. After many years in advertising, Hall Carey transitioned his marketing experience to real estate by joining Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. So, for those of you looking to buy or sell, Hall Carey is the kind of guy you want on your team.

Alumni Mixer at Skyline Park Atlanta September 29, 2016

Lovett’s Tour of Texas

In January, the Alumni Association and Headmaster Billy Peebles traveled to Texas. During their visit, they hosted

lunches at Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University, as well as an evening mixer in Dallas and a tour of Deep Eddy Distillery in Austin.

1 Southern Methodist University lunch at Bandito’s Tex Mex Cantina with Michael MacDonald ’13, Randy Murphy, Will Poplin ’15, Rhodes Denny ’15, Jessica King Fagin ’96, Lara Kauffman, Walt Muller ’13, Marshall Noonan ’13, Hardie Jackson ’15, Billy Peebles, and Bennett Gwynn ’13 2 Ben Satyshur and Whitney Kenney ’09 3 Dee Dockery, Mary Adair Woodall Dockery ’86, and Jan Higginbotham Mason ’73 4 Pratima Bakshi-Joshi ’91 and Mary Desta ’02 5 Clint Justice ’05, Kimberly Keller Justice ’05, and David Wren ’05 6 Texas Christian University lunch at Woodshed Smokehouse with Billy Peebles 7 Nancy Wade Blalock ’67, Mary Stevens Ferguson ’72, and Sharon Coulborn 8 Will Carr ’14, Ellie Sherman ’14, Sam Clark Brown ’04, Spring 2017 49 Haley Tucker ’15, Katherine Drake ’14, Robert Brooks ’15, and Alexandra Blitch ’15 9 Alicia Vesely ’08, Wils Davis ’11, Caitlin Murphy ’11, Olivia Utt ’11, Barbara Constable Pence ’64, and Sally Topping ’10 10 Alumni enjoyed reconnecting at Deep Eddy Distillery in Austin.

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Class of 2006 10th Reunion

1 The Class of 2006 celebrate their 10th Reunion. 2 Morgan Pecora-Saipe, Leah Raj, Emaan England, and Lauren Davis 3 Michael Seaborn, Sarah Seaborn, Harriott Kelly, Stefanie Murphy, and Elizabeth Bairstow 4 Jenn Lucas, Cooper Gage, and Maggie Okonokhua 5 Thomas Coleman, Matteo Pacifici, a friend of the class, Robin Collins, and Kyle Collins 6 Cat McLain Nash and Simone Scott 7 Thomas Coleman, Charlie Timberlake, Alysson Perrin, and Whitney Thompson 8 Chris and Katie Jackson Riley

Abbie Odom McBurnette and her husband, Colin, welcomed Piper Lynn McBurnette on May 10, 2016.

Morgan Snellings Rogers and David Jessica Feuer Bennett and Greg Bennett ’04 welcomed a son, Charles Peter Rogers ’04 welcomed Winnward Bennett “Charlie,” on October 12, 2016. Christian Rogers “ Winn” on September 10, 2016. Winn joins siblings Sutherland (4) and Hill (2). 6

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Alex Thomas Sadler ’04 Alex Thomas Sadler ’04, Managing Editor of Clark.com and Clark Howard Digital Products, recently launched Common Cents, a new series that takes the mystery out of finances. Alex creates, and is featured in, the educational videos. Through the series, she aims to help young Americans prepare for the choices they will make in the areas of personal finance. Visit clarkdeals. com/category/commoncents to watch episodes offering “101” instruction on a variety of topics, including student loans, buying a car, and credit vs. debit.

Mary Nell Falgoust Williams and her husband, Dave, welcomed Grace Madeleine Williams on April 28, 2016.

Coley Harvey recently moved to New York City, where he will be based as a General Assignment Reporter for ESPN’s flagship television show, “SportsCenter.” In this role he will cover a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball. In June, he was a major part of ESPN’s weeklong coverage of the death and subsequent memorial for legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Since Lovett, the Northwestern University graduate has been a beat reporter covering sports programs at Georgia Tech (for the Macon Telegraph) and Florida State (for the Orlando Sentinel). Before this move, he spent the past three seasons covering the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN.com.

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Class of 2005

As told by: the Alumni Office

As told by: Sarah Price, Class Leader

Tyler Caswell and his wife, Maggie, welcomed a daughter, Carter Peyton Caswell, on September 29, 2016.

In addition to being the founder of the renowned Ozfest, Wilson Oswald is the Director of Beverage of Sizzling Steak Concepts, the largest Ruth’s Chris Steak House franchisee worldwide. He oversees the beverage program for the franchise’s eleven restaurants, including four in metro Atlanta. Wilson has attained his Certified Sommelier level, awarded by the Court of Master Sommeliers. Additionally, he holds the distinction of Certified Specialist of Wine from the Society of Wine Educators.

Alexandra Thomas Sadler married Patrick Sadler on June 6, 2015, in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Six Lovett classmates were her bridesmaids and many others were in attendance.

The Class of 2005 has many joyful additions. We are happy to announce the weddings of Leigh Songy Ferrara to Nick Ferrara, Kate Beiser Connolly to Mike Connolly, Lizzy Stone Brown to Chandler Brown, and Emily Simonton Harms to classmate Adam Harms. Sam and Chad Meyer welcomed their first baby, Reese, and Gayile and Asa Candler welcomed Baby Asa VIII.

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Emily Simonton Harms and Adam Harms

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Your Alumni Advantage The Lovett Alumni Association

welcomed a panel of experts for the sixth event of the Alumni Advantage Series: A Legacy of Leadership on October 19, 2016. The discussion and program, “Hollywood in Atlanta: Business Opportunities in the Georgia Film Industry,” was moderated by Director of Fine Arts Jay Freer ‘78. Panelists and moderator (L-R): Rob Moran, Commissioner Lynne Riley, Jeffrey Stepakoff, Brenda Pauley, Jay Freer ’78, Rhoda Griffis, John Raulet ‘92, Robert Presley ‘78, and Ric Reitz. Not pictured: Jackie Burch.

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Class of 2013

As told by: the Alumni Office

Hunter Dunlap married Margo Kinsaul on September 10, 2016, at St. Simons Island, Georgia.

In October, Neda Honarvar hosted Lovett photography teacher Karey Walter, photographer Kathryn Rogers ’07, and some advanced photo students to photograph yogis and to practice yoga hour at her studio off Dekalb Avenue in Atlanta. “They were all lovely and respectful, and it was so much fun to have them in class.”

William K. Smith is set to join Goldman Sachs’ derivatives group after graduating with a double bachelor’s degree in finance and political science from Tulane University, where he works as a residential advisor and Green Wave ambassador and tour guide. He plays golf and participates in the GreenBull investment club. He interned at Millstein & Co., Owl Creek Asset Management, and Brava Capital, and worked as a summer analyst at Goldman.

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As told by: the Alumni Office Garrett Houghton and his wife, Lindsey, welcomed a daughter, Evelyn Reese “Evie,” on June 8, 2016.

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In November, Hunter Budd, Will Law, Clayton Lau, Dan Hall, and Hunter Rich reconnected on a rooftop in Nashville. They were there to visit Will, who is now Program Director for Moondance Adventures.

In November, William Henagan was selected to receive a Marshall Scholarship in 2017. The Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. As a history undergraduate at UVA, William researched the development of industrial agriculture during the 20th century, sustainable agriculture, and the political food economy. He merged his interests by creating Greens to Grounds, a student-run organization to connect local farmers and the

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Class of 2011 5th Reunion

University community, providing fresh, local produce on a weekly basis; a project he hopes to replicate abroad. Before starting his master’s program at The McIntire School of Commerce, he spent nine months interning in the Obama administration. While at Oxford, he plans to study politics, entrepreneurship, and public policy. Class of 2014

As told by: the Alumni Office In September, The Daily Tarheel featured Janie Price (Kappa Delta) in the “Greek Spotlight.” She is a junior graphic design major at UNC and team member of “My Name My Story.” Through this organization, Janie seeks to impact high school students by inspiring empathy and confidence to decrease apathy and bullying. She aspires to make a difference in the world through innovative graphic design employed as an education tool in concordance with the Internet of Things.

The Class of 2011 celebrating their 5th Reunion.

Now a rising senior at Penn State University, Grant Haley was in the forefront of two of the biggest plays in the Nittany Lions’ 2016 season, scoring the winning touchdown to defeat then #2-ranked Ohio State, and stopping a critical fourth-down run to preserve Penn State’s win in the Big 10 Championship game.

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Young Families at Catch Air January 11, 2017

From left: Jennifer Kelly, Kyle Orr Hinson ’97, Anna Regenstein Glaser ’97, Anne Pearce Worrell ’97, Megan Apple Stephenson ’93, and Temple Gregory Makuch ’97; Bunny Boyd Howell ’05; Kyle Orr Hinson ’97, Anne Pearce Worrell ’97, and Jennifer Kelly

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In Memoriam Tazwell Leigh Anderson Parent of alumni, grandparent

Dr. Theodore Clinton Levitas Parent of alumni

Willard Archie Alexander, Jr. ’74

Robert H. Lummus Parent of alumnus

Donald Anthony Barkley Parent of alumna Hunter Seaborn Bell, Jr. Parent of alumni Geneva W. Berry Parent of alumnae Warner Augdon Bonner, Jr. Parent of alumnae, grandparent Donald Renard Buffington Parent of alumni Dorothy Thomas Smith Byers Parent of alumnae

Max Wayland Monteith, Sr. Parent of alumnni George Peter Neal Parent of alumna Albert George Norman, Jr. Parent of alumna Laura Keith Norman ’76 Marguerite “Rita” Moody Olden Parent of alumnus, grandparent of alumni

Richard P. Clark, Jr. Parent of alumna

Dr. Louis G. Pack Parent of alumnus

Betty Colson Former Faculty

Mark Davis Perry ’03

John W. Coulborn—Little Lovett Mary Helen Dalton Parent of alumnae, grandparent of alumni Helen Carnathan Ewing Parent of alumni LewEllyn Finch Parent of alumnae

Dr. Robert Franklin Sasser, Jr. ’70 Rosalind Price Sasser Parent of alumni, grandparent of alumnae Beverly Langston Stacy Parent of alumnae Fern Stevens Parent of alumni, retired faculty Ruth Elder Vaught—Little Lovett Retired faculty, parent of alumnae

David Puryear Gardner ’63

Lyndon A. Wade Parent of alumni, grandparent

Margaret Anne Beasley Gray Parent of alumna, grandparent

Delores Tuck Welsch Parent of alumni, grandparent of alumni

Philip Haines Gwynn, Jr. ’80

Marjorie Eichenlaub West Parent of alumnus, grandparent of alumni

Charlotte Dison Harp Parent of alumnae

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Herbert Ray Matthews, Sr. Parent of alumni, grandparent of alumni

Nickolas Peter Chilivis Parent of alumni, grandparent

Jeanne Davis Copeland Parent of alumna

James Russell Magbee Parent of alumni

Gwin Schroder White ’68

Dr. Joseph H. Hilsman, Jr. Parent of alumnus, grandparent of alumni

Hunter Paul Willett ’99

Charles Walker Ingraham Sr. ’73

Dabney Ames Draper Wilschut ’80

John Gwyn Jordan, Jr. Parent of alumni

Eleanor Constance Blunt Winter Parent of alumni, grandparent of alumna

Dr. S. David Kahn Parent of alumni

Ruth Evans Wright Parent of alumni, retired faculty

Ross Carter King Parent of alumnae

Ralph Williams III ’80

THE LOVETT SCHOOL MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS

2017 VOLUME 35, NUMBER 1

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The Lovett School Misson

The Lovett School is a community that seeks to develop young men and women of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in college and in life.

William S. Peebles iv Headmaster editor Ginny Kowalski Communications Manager designer Jennifer Boomer Graphic Designer

associate editor Lara Kauffman Director of Alumni Programs staff Courtney Fowler Director of Strategic Communications Perry McIntyre ’71 Sports Information Director

The Lovett School Character Pledge

Starr Pollock Assistant Director of Alumni Programs Jennifer Sarginson Associate Director of Communications

We, who are members of the Lovett community, seek to live lives of good

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THE LOVETT SCHOOL MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS

2017 VOLUME 35, NUMBER 1

SPRING

The Lovett School Misson

The Lovett School is a community that seeks to develop young men and women of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in college and in life.

William S. Peebles iv Headmaster editor Ginny Kowalski Communications Manager designer Jennifer Boomer Graphic Designer

associate editor Lara Kauffman Director of Alumni Programs staff Courtney Fowler Director of Strategic Communications Perry McIntyre ’71 Sports Information Director

The Lovett School Character Pledge

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We, who are members of the Lovett community, seek to live lives of good

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