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de Sales Sheet Magazine of Mount de Sales Academy | Fall 2019 Edition
A Message from the academy president Dear Friends,
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Administration David Held, President
Mary Pat Dadisman, Associate Head of School, Dean of Students Mike Franklin, Ph.D., Upper School Head Kari Alderman, Middle School Head
Institutional Advancement Staff Laura C. Johnson, Director of Institutional Advancement Lauren H. Beaty, Director of Constituent Relations Ashley K. Griffin, Director of Admissions Amanda A. Livingston, Director of Development and Marketing Robert Slocum, Director of Special Gifts de Sales Sheet Photographers: Maryann Bates, Advancement Staff, Yearbook Staff Volunteer Editor: Mary Pearson Intern: Lacie Kunselman, Class of 2019
Mission Statement
Mount de Sales Academy, an independent Catholic school sponsored and inspired by the Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse college-preparatory community of learners—students and teachers alike—who are poised to discover, challenged to innovate, and motivated to serve.
Someone once said, “When opportunity knocks, answer the door.” Opportunities abound at Mount de Sales! Our faculty and staff remain committed to following the example of the Sisters of Mercy in their determination to provide the best educational experience that affords students unique opportunities inside and outside the classroom. And it is our students’ commitment to doing their very best each and every day that drives them to seize those opportunities which they so deserve. As you will read on page 14, thirtythree fine-arts students were given the incredible opportunity to participate in the International Festival of the Arts in Loches, France. The students of SaintDenis, our sister school, organized and led the week-long festival that included delegations from eight countries. The Cavaliers performed in various venues and were not only immersed in French culture, but also shared their talents and common interests in music with their peers from around the world.
his soccer skills in high school turned into a love for this sport. On page 21, learn more about his journey to become a record-breaking, award-winning, fulltime running athlete. Finally, I would like to thank our many generous donors, who ensure that our students have these educational and extracurricular opportunities. With each generation that passes through our halls, our donors faithfully commit to support their successes and the school’s mission. It is with deepest gratitude that we share your generosity with our students. We hope that you will continue to support our students, faculty, and programs again this academic year.
Have you been on campus lately? Let us treat you to a tour of our campus and Using technology in the classroom is classes so you can see first-hand how nothing new at Mount de Sales, but finding ways to use the latest technology exceptional opportunities pave the way to success for our Cavaliers. We look to augment the curriculum is always a forward to seeing you! priority. Thanks to a grant through the E.J. Grassmann Trust, Middle School students can now explore science topics in a new and exciting way through virtual reality (VR) units. Read more about these devices on page 6. Our alumni continue to amaze us with their accomplishments beyond Mount de Sales. Team USA runner Brandon Lasater, a software engineer, was not a runner until a fateful decision to improve
David Held President, Mount de Sales Academy
2019-2020 Board of Trustees Mr. Jarome Gautreaux (’85), Chair Ms. Monica Atcheson Mrs. Kathy Blackwell Hon. Verda Colvin Mr. Spyros Dermatas (’72)
Mrs. Elaine Hardison Ms. Quintress Hollis (’96) Dr. Jeff Jordan (’80) Mrs. Michelle Kroll Mrs. Mary Ann Mahoney
Mr. Matt McKenna (’75) Mr. Craig Murphey Sr. Joan Serda, RSM Mr. Jamie Simpson Mr. Shane Spells
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Virtual reality
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middle school honors
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Cavalier Athletics
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campus notes
ALUMNI SECTION
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Contents SPECIAL FEATURES
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Art & spirituality
13 leaving a legacy: mds retirees
34 ALUMNI RELATIONS 35 aLUMNI FUN 36 cavalier connection 38 alumni legacies
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22 five faces REGULAR FEATURES 02 Discover, innovate, serve 09 donor spotlight
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Inspiration An education in the fullness of humanity should be the defining feature of Catholic schools.” –Pope Francis
Discover, Innovate, Serve
Challenged to Innovate: KARI ALDERMAN
Jennifer Hayslip event design
Discover, Innovate, Serve We are proud to feature individuals from within our community who embody the three core pillars of the Academy's mission statement. “Discover, Innovate, Serve” is a regular feature of the de Sales Sheet, so please send nominations to ashley.griffin@mountdesales.net. Poised to Discover: JENNIFER HAYSLIP If you have ever attended a Mount de Sales event, you have probably seen Jennifer Hayslip volunteering in some capacity. What many don’t see are the hours she puts into her design business, and not just her dream-worthy photography. Mrs. Hayslip began attending art
workshops in 2007, after a fulfilling event planning business in the ’90s. She enjoys creating mixed media pieces as well as making jewelry and decorative artwork. Mrs. Hayslip now helps others discover their creativity through boutique-style art workshops, which she hosts in her home and around the southeast, including Charleston and Jekyll Island. “They are for ladies who love to craft and make pretty things—jewelry, assemblage, paintings, etc.,” she says. “It is always a fun weekend of creating pieces and forming new friendships, and nothing makes me happier than seeing the joy these ladies have while attending my workshops.” The creations are “over the top in detail and beauty,” allowing budding artists to learn from the best and create one-ofa-kind pieces. You can read more about Mrs. Hayslip and upcoming events at www.jenniferhayslip.com.
VR Classroom
Dr. Ha Vo (second from right)
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Good things come to those who wait…and plan. In 2017, Mrs. Kari Alderman, Middle School principal, had the idea to bring virtual reality (VR) stations to campus. With careful planning and aggressive grant writing, the 2018-2019 school year started off with Middle School classes using the headset and computer stations. With VR, educational experiences are not restricted to what students can read in a textbook or experience in a laboratory. Instead, students can swim through a deserted shipwreck, inspect a bleached coral reef, float through space stations, or visit a planet as an astronaut. For secondary schools like Mount de Sales that are continually evaluating how we prepare students for college, the opportunity to virtually see within a human heart; complete a complex human dissection; learn geometry and study architecture in three dimensions; and explore three dimensional models in chemistry, engineering, and biology is exciting. Motivated to Serve: DR. HA VAN VO When Lisa Vo was admitted to Mount de Sales, we added an outstanding new student to the Cavalier family as well as her father, Dr. Ha Van Vo, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Mercer University. Dr. Vo led a group of 67 to Vietnam this past summer during Mercer On Mission, an international service learning program through the university. The group was on site 19 days and served more than 1,000 patients who had lost limbs due to infection, harsh working conditions, land mines, and more. Dr. Vo designed and patented the prosthetics that were given to patients. His service will undoubtedly inspire others to contribute to worthwhile causes by using their specialized skills and knowledge to help those in need.
Spotlight: Art & Spirituality
Art & Spirituality Juniors and seniors at Mount de Sales Academy choose elective classes to fulfill Theology credits for graduation. One such course is Art & Spirituality, taught by Mrs. Betsy Holcomb. Mrs. Holcomb created this course during the 2010-2011 school year, after auditing a class in graduate school that had a similar emphasis. “It is basically a compilation of all of my favorite things,” said Mrs. Holcomb, “and I get to share it with my students. It’s a beautiful gift.” Mrs. Holcomb uses different types of art and literature in her lessons, and the works of Shakespeare are a cornerstone of the class. Students see the play Macbeth, at the Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta, where they see the written play come to life. In the text, students read about a man and the decisions he makes as he becomes undone psychologically and spiritually. Students witness Macbeth being haunted—they experience the ghosts, the bad decisions, and the consequences of his actions. Mrs. Holcomb says, “It is a great way to explore spiritual truth—for high schoolers and as a person, as we understand our lives in the real world.”
In addition to being passionate about the Bible and its truths as well as various art forms, Mrs. Holcomb has become interested in transforming classroom spaces to help motivate and encourage passionate learners. During spring 2019, she created an art exhibit in her classroom to further a lesson and deepen a story’s theme. Bishop Robert Barron uses an analogy that inspires Mrs. Holcomb and her work in this area: a prism. When white light enters a prism, it comes out on the other side in a rainbow of colors. A student can be transformed when they leave a regular classroom with traditional desks and physically walk around, look, touch, and experience art. It gives them perspective, it offers a wide variety of beauty they may not have noticed before, and it connects the learner with the lesson and helps them to understand certain physiological mysteries. In short, the learning experience is transformed into something bigger and brighter. Mrs. Holcomb admits that this philosophy does not work every time or with every student, as beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, she believes it is a blessing to share this experience with students. “I like to throw everything at them, and hopefully, they will encounter
something that is beautiful, something that moves them, causing them to then keep looking, and ultimately feel something greater, outside of themselves.” Expressed in colorful ways, art provides a platform for students to encounter God through something concrete. A lesson Mrs. Holcomb has seen come out of this course, and something she has experienced herself, is empathy. A piece of art she felt was unimpressive on a colleague’s desk brought out a story of the gift from the man’s father, an imprint of his childhood and the special bond they once shared. Mrs. Holcomb saw the appreciation her colleague had for the piece of art and the love from a father to a son. Would the story behind pieces change your mind or cause you to show more empathy toward a person or their opinion? Art can change the way we see things, our relationships, and how we look at the real world outside of the school walls. And that is the goal of MDS teachers: to empower students and fill them up and let them fly.
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Non-Catholic Perspective
Perspective: A Non-Catholic Family in a Catholic School by Mona Speir, Past Parent
de sales Difference DIVERSITY is an integral part of the Mount de Sales experience and is reflective of the real world.
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Ethnic diversity
Making the decision to transfer from public to private school was a big step for our family. We were drawn to Mount de Sales because of its strong academic reputation; however, as non-Catholics we were a little worried about how our children would fit in. Of all the things to worry about, we quickly found out that this was the least of our concerns. Being a nonCatholic in a Catholic school actually benefitted our children. They have grown in their own faith while learning to be understanding of other students’ faiths. Our daughter Caitlin (Class of 2013) began Mount de Sales in the 7th grade. Since she was a little girl, Caitlin had a passion for helping others. MDS nurtured her gift in a variety of ways while making sure she was well prepared for college. She read to elementary students at Alex II, helped with Special Olympics bowling tournaments, and raised funds for breast cancer research. Caitlin graduated magna cum laude from Georgia Southern University’s School of Nursing in May 2017. Currently, she works as a labor and delivery RN at Navicent Health, where she absolutely loves
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taking care of babies and new moms. Mallory (2018), our youngest, is a bit of an independent soul; she loves art and horses. Mallory’s painting of The Three Magi was selected as part of the artwork for the 2016 Christmas Candlelight Carol program. She also competes as an equestrian three-phase eventer and works part time helping train young riders. Her selfreliant spirit flourished while her educational foundation was firmly established at MDS. Mallory still enjoys riding and competing. She currently attends Georgia Southern, pursing a degree in family and child development. As much as the world tries to magnify differences within the Christian faith, Mount de Sales celebrates the diversity we have while emphasizing the love of Christ that we all share. This has given our children a unique perspective and respect for those who are culturally, socially, ethnically, and religiously different. We truly feel that the culture created at Mount de Sales represents what it means to be a Christian: love God with all of your heart, and love others before yourself. Once you take care of those two things, everything else becomes a little less complicated. Our world needs more love, respect, and simplicity. We are thankful that Mount de Sales opens its doors to all children, Catholic and non-Catholic alike.
make mercy real Service is at the heart of the Mount de Sales mission. Stretch out your helping hands. Show your love. Let your light shine in the community around you. Living in mercy is your calling. Become a Cavalier and make mercy real.
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Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality This spring, a class of ten eighthgraders sat mesmerized behind 3-D glasses as Kari Alderman, Middle School division head, walked them through the “Curie’s Elements” program. Mrs. Alderman was team teaching with Melanie Bentley, Middle School science instructor, and the virtual reality (VR) unit gave students the opportunity to experience atomic structure in a new way. Eighth grade physical science covers the principles of physics and chemistry. Mrs. Bentley teaches atomic theory and how atomic models have changed. Students learn about atoms, isotopes, atomic mass, and elements. Then they study the periodic table and learn to balance chemical equations. “I have sat in on college classes where students can’t balance a chemical equation,” said Mrs. Bentley. “Our students can do this before they get to high school.” Through the use of virtual reality, students were able to manipulate an atom to look at it from all sides. They
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were able to build their own elements (think: oxygen, hydrogen, and helium), and could feel the protons and neutrons bumping into each other through vibrations. They learned that elements must be built from the inside out because energy is filled from the inside out. “It was fun! It was cool to be able to move electrons, protons, and neutrons,” said student Cara Trotter. “You had to build the nucleus first and then add electrons.” The VR units were purchased with grant funds from the E.J. Grassmann Trust. With virtual reality, educational experiences are not restricted to what
students can read in a textbook or watch in a laboratory. “Imagine the opportunity to virtually see within a human heart or complete a complex human dissection or study architecture in three dimensions,” said Mrs. Alderman, who has been a proponent of the educational use of the technology. “Virtual reality makes difficult concepts easier and excites students to learn.” And that certainly seems to be true. When the bell rang to signal the end of class, not one student jumped up to leave!
Middle School Honors
Middle School 18-19 Honors Ambassadors of the Year: This award recognizes the male and female students in each grade who are true representatives of Mount de Sales. These students model citizenship and school spirit and are enthusiastic hosts for visitors and guests. 6th Grade: Makayla Batchelor, Nate Frankum 7th Grade: Anna Cane, Cooper Spires 8th Grade: Maddie St. Peter, Christian Cane Cavaliers of the Year: Our highest academic award, this recognition goes to the overall top scholar in each grade.
Ardmore Publishing Award This is a scholarship given through the generosity of alumna and faithful supporter Susan Crawford (1963). The scholarship program seeks to reward student literary talent as exhibited in exceptional knowledge of grammar and mastery of the craft of writing. 8th Grade: Marion Clark, Daria Mayville, Cara Trotter
Ella Cole Alderman
Makayla Batchelor
Sophie Bolan
Anna Cane
Christian Cane
Marion Clark
Elaine DeGuzman
Nate Frankum
Harry Pearson
Samantha Sipe
DAR Citizenship Award This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. 6th Grade: Emalee Yeoman 7th Grade: Samantha Sipe 8th Grade: Christian Cane
6th Grade: Fiona Leary 7th Grade: Jason Taylor 8th Grade: Sophie Bolan National Geography Bee School Champion Fiona Leary
8th Grade : Ella Cole Alderman
Daria Mayville
Spelling Bee 8th Grade: Harry Pearson 7th Grade: Elaine DeGuzman
Cooper Spires
Maddie St. Peter
Jason Taylor
Cara Trotter
Emalee Yeoman
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2019-2020 Calendar of Events Mark your calendar for these special events during this school year.
SEP 27-29
OCT 10
OCT 18
Homecoming/ Cavalier Celebration
Music at the Mount Concert
Admissions Tailgate
DEC 5
DEC 13
DEC 13
Candlelight Carol St. Joseph Catholic Church
Christmas Concerts
Alumnae Christmas Brunch
JAN 15
FEB 28
APR 29-30
Admissions Deadline
Founders’ Day
Baccalaureate & Graduation
2019-2020 SPIRIT OF MERCY ANNUAL FUND Spirit of Mercy Annual Fund gifts sustain Mount de Sales as a premier academic institution by enhancing the technology, programs, and campus facilities used by every student, every day. Current projects: Fine Arts Athletics Program Tuition Assistance Middle School Activities
To help fund a project and show your support, visit: www.mdsgives.net
Donor Spotlight
insights with current students at the annual alumni Career Day. Katie expressed her motivation for attending Career Day when she said, “I want to support the place that supported me.” Katie O’Brien Berg is a Real Estate Closing Attorney at Martin Snow, LLP in Macon, Georgia. Maggie O’Brien is a Career Consultant at the University of Georgia Career Center in Athens, Georgia. l-r: Wylie byrne (2020), maggie o’brien (2008), katie o’brien berg (2008), and sarah breitenbach (2020)
Why We Give “God bless that goal post!” That’s what Katie O’Brien Berg (2008) and Maggie O’Brien (2008) say when talking about the winning goal Maggie scored in the 2008 game to win the program’s first GISA AAA Girls’ Soccer State Championship. The team—which was a very close-knit group of young women, most of whom had played soccer together since they were little— would pray together before and after games. Often those prayers and team meetings, referred to as the “Circle of Trust,” took place at the press box on the soccer field. When the opportunity became available to donate to the 20/20 Fund and to name the press box, the O’Brien family felt it was the perfect way for them to support Mount de Sales.
it is important to invest in Mount de Sales’s athletic facilities so that students today and in the future will have the same opportunities.” Katie and Maggie followed in their mom’s footsteps by attending Mount de Sales. Nancy (Jean) O’Brien was a graduate of the Class of 1975. The O’Brien family has enjoyed giving back to Mount de Sales in various ways. When Katie returned to Macon after graduating from law school she wanted to reconnect with the community and especially Mount de Sales. Katie quickly joined the alumni board and chaired her class reunion. She and Maggie have also shared their
20/20 Fund The 20/20 Fund was established to upgrade the 20-year-old Cavalier Fields to serve students for the next 20 years. Donations to the fund have already helped to install a new soccer fence, purchase maintenance equipment and a bus to transport athletes as well as regrade and resurface the track. For more information and to donate to the 20/20 Fund, visit www. mountdesales.net/20-20-fund.
2008 Soccer State Championship Team
“Our best high school memories were made on that soccer field,” said Katie. “I can’t say enough good things about the academics and sports at Mount de Sales and how well they prepared me for college. I am the person I am today because I played sports, and I think
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Campus Notes
Campus Notes News and Highlights
Faculty Highlights
new faculty
Tom Rule traveled to Manchester, England, in June as part of First Presbyterian Church for a mission trip in collaboration with City Church of Manchester.
Emma Butler: Upper School Courses: English I, English II, Yearbook Coaching: Middle School Cheerleading Head Coach Credentials: B.A. in secondary English education, University of Mississippi; M.A. in secondary English education, Kennesaw State University Fun Fact: I am originally from St. Louis, Missouri.
Mike Franklin, Upper School division head, and Theresa Mosbrucker, Spanish teacher, each walked the Camino in northern Spain this summer. The pilgrimage ends in Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of St. James are revered in the cathedral. Danielle Adams, math teacher, completed her master’s degree in teaching from Middle Georgia State University. Emily Brown, college counselor, received her master’s degree in education from Kennesaw State University. Betsy Holcomb, theology teacher, completed her AP certification in Art History.
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Jared Gaum: Upper and Middle School Courses: Latin I, Latin II, Latin III, AP Latin Credentials: B.A. in anthropology and classical studies, University of Florida; M.A. in classical studies, Texas Tech University Fun Fact: I used to play Quidditch in college. Trevor Goody: Upper and Middle School Courses: 6th Grade Beginning
Band, 7th Grade Beginning Band, 7th Grade Concert Band, 8th Grade Concert Band, Upper School Concert Band, History of Rock and Roll Coaching: Marching Cavaliers Credentials: B.M. in music education—instrumental, Georgia Southern University; M.M. in wind conducting, Georgia Southern University Fun Fact: My favorite genre of music is 2000’s rock. Robert Ochieng: Middle School Courses: 8th Grade Theology, 8th Grade American History Coaching: Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach, Cross Country Assistant Coach Credentials: B.S. in business administration, Shorter University Beyond the Mount Hobbies: playing soccer, playing chess, roller skating Fun Fact: My dream at one point was to become a professional soccer player. I tried out for the Kenyan national soccer team but became ill with black water fever malaria. After recovering, I started coaching middle school soccer before returning to MDS as a teacher and coach. Austin Schaekel: Upper School Courses: Digital Technology Essentials, Computer-Assisted Design Coaching: Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach, Middle School Wrestling Head Coach Credentials: B.A. in information science technology, Mercer University Fun Fact: I was a member of the final class of wrestlers at Mercer University.
dakarai williams
Benjamin smith
Anne-Carter Stowe: Upper School Courses: English II, Speech Credentials: B.A. in English, University of the South at Sewanee; M.A. in English, University of Mississippi Fun Fact: I was raised in Hong Kong.
arts in his medical practice. Dakarai recently collaborated with Vinson Muhammad, his mentor from Otis Redding Music Camp, and music executive Shanti Das to record his first original song, “It’s Okay (Silence the Shame).”
Andrew Wheat: Upper and Middle School Courses: Art I, Art II, Art III, Advanced Portfolio Development, 7th Grade Art, 8th Grade Art Credentials: B.F.A in studio art – photography, Texas Tech University; M.Div, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fun Fact: I spent several years studying Arabic in the Middle East.
Benjamin Smith was honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award at the silver level, granted by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
Spring 2019 student news Seniors Lacie Kunselman and Isabelle Sharon tied as 2019 Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) students for Mount de Sales. They each selected a faculty member to honor as their STAR teachers: Lacie chose math teacher Sarah Corum and Isabelle chose science teacher Georgia Olson. The students and the teachers won the overall award for Macon-Bibb County at a banquet hosted by the Macon Chamber of Commerce. Dakarai Williams was selected as a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, a three-day event held in June in Boston. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are interested in becoming physicians or going into medical research fields. Dakarai hopes to use the
MDS sent 11 students to the GHSA State Literary Competition. 3rd Place: Abby Smith, Personal Essay (tie); Stephanie Pierson, Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking; 4th Place: Ella Trotter, Girls Solo (tie); Molly Craig, Humorous Oral Interpretation; Participants: Finn Sumowski, International Extemporaneous Speaking; Max Xin, Boys Solo; Jessica Wornum, Dramatic Oral Interpretation; Troy Myers, Seth Brahney, Billy Chung, Danny George, Boys Quartet
summer program, held at a college or university, for gifted and talented high school students. The Mount de Sales soccer program collected hygiene and toiletry products for Macon Outreach. The teams put together more than 100 bags for those in need. Hughes Gregory served as a Georgia Senate Page for Senator John Kennedy in Atlanta. During the day’s legislative session, Hughes was allowed to cast Senator Kennedy’s vote for the proposed dyslexia bill, which seeks to provide early testing and services for children. 2019 GISA All-Select High School Honor Choir: Seth Brahney, Troy Meyers, Danny George, Ella Trotter; 2019 GISA All-Select Middle School Honor Chorus: Ella Cole Alderman, Maya Blanche, Harry Pearson, and Ethan Whelan
Billy Chung (Drama), Lacie Kunselman (Journalism), and Isabelle Sharon (World Languages) won 2019 Golden Eagle awards, sponsored by The Telegraph. Other nominees: Cole Frankum (Math), William Gautreaux (Technology), Ben Lemon (Social Science), Julianna McCallum (Citizenship), Adam Muth (Music), Troy Myers (English Literature), Tracey Owens (Art), Nina Wan (Science). Danny George was selected for the Governor’s Honors Program for physics. GHP is a residential
STAR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
LITERARY TEAM
all-select high school honor choir
Becoming An Entrepreneur In 2016, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce began a program to teach teenagers business skills and support their entrepreneurial goals of starting a business through the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), a program in partnership with Mercer University’s Innovation Center and SparkMacon. The program consists of a weekly class designed to give students the necessary tools and training to start their own business and mentoring by business professionals. By the end of the year, participants not only have developed business skills but also operate their own businesses, many of which continue to run after finishing the program. This year, Tracey Owens (2019) participated in the YEA! After learning about the necessary steps to create and run
JaNiya Gibson is a 2019 Coliseum Volunteer Scholarship recipient. Each year, Coliseum Health volunteers raise funds to sponsor $1,000 scholarships for local high school seniors and secondary students pursuing healthcare. Model UN Competition: Abby Smith (Germany) received an award for Best Position Paper; Seth Brahney, Abby Smith, and Stephanie Pierson (Germany) received an award for Distinguished Delegation (Top 3); Stephanie Pierson received a joke Dubious Delegate Award for “Most Likely to Give an Hour-Long Speech.” Two quiz bowl teams travelled to New Orleans for the QUnlimited National Academic Championship. MDS Gold was Ella Cole Alderman, Harry Pearson, Finn Sumowski,
a successful business, Tracey launched his own company, TOJDesigns. Tracey sells car designs and custom drawings to local and online customers. TOJDesigns marketed to local businesses, online car enthusiasts, family, and friends, resulting in the sale of 25 designs. Since the program’s start three years ago, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce has seen incredible results, even receiving one of five YEA! Director’s Awards after its inaugural year. Tracey’s mother, Dr. Crystal Owens, had only praise for the program and what it did for her son, saying, “The YEA! program provides wonderful educational opportunities for students by encouraging entrepreneurship, public speaking skills, and tools to create a comprehensive small business plan. Tracey enjoyed interacting with his mentor and gained confidence to present and market his ideas.” As Tracey prepares to attend the College for Creative Studies in Detroit in the fall, the skills and knowledge he gained from the YEA! experience will enable him to achieve even greater heights.
and A’nna Wilcox. MDS Blue was Sam Alderman, Gavin Brahney, Lawrence Brown, and Isabella St. Peter. Both teams did well with MDS Gold making it to the Final Four. Stephanie Pierson was among 15 contestants competing in the 2019 Jeopardy! Teen Tournament, which aired in June. Stephanie was a quarter-finalist and won a total of $13,999 in prize money. For the fourth consecutive year (and 11th in 14 years), MDS won the Georgia Stock Market Game in both the regional and the Congressional District 2 categories. Spring 2019 Team members: Allen Ji, Curry Li, and Jerry Zhou. The Ardmore Scholarship is sponsored by donor and alumnae
Susan Crawford (’63) and recognizes literary talent. 2019 winners: Akourkor Allotey, Marion Clark, Daria Mayville, Noah Silver, and Cara Trotter Artists of the Month: John Fdoul, January; Sophie Bolan, February; Lawson Hickman, March; Delia Mayville, April Middle School Tate Award Winners: Naomi Do, Jason Taylor, and Carter Colins, February; Hughes Gregory, Alexis Kyzer, and Chelsea Meyer, March; Giulia Ali, Molly Brown, and Christian Cane, April; Valencia Thomas, Layla Syme, and Lily Livingston, May National Beta State Convention: George Pearson placed 3rd in math for 11th grade.
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Leaving a Legacy 2018-19 Retirees
The Mount de Sales family wishes three beloved faculty members well as they transition into retirement. Tony pierce
For 35 years, Tony Pierce (’69) has worn many hats at MDS. He was initially hired as a history instructor teaching Georgia history and government as well as P.E. and health. He also coached or assisted in coaching a number of teams including JV and C-team football, girls basketball, and baseball. More recently, Tony could be counted on to drive the Warner Robins bus, handle campus improvements as part of the “summer crew,” and work the fryer at the concession stand. “Being around kids and teachers has kept me young,” said Tony, whose children – Nigel (’91) and Nettie (’96) – graduated from MDS. His five brothers were also
Cavaliers. While he’ll still drive the bus, Tony plans other more scenic trips in his retirement, most especially a train trip across Canada.
the voice of the Cavaliers for many years. “Our lives are so entwined with MDS.”
diane mead
After teaching at MDS for a total of 14 years, math teacher and former baseball coach Marc Lipson (’84), will focus on his Cookie Nip business venture. In partnership with local baker Michelle Gowan, Marc developed a unique bakery emulsion that has been described as a butter-sweet blend of vanilla bean and salted caramel. “The demand for the product is steadily increasing, and we are selling all over the U.S.,” noted Marc. “The business has reached the point where it needs more of my time.”
Diane fondly remembers the day when Sister Mary Fidelis asked her to visit Sister Mary Rosina Bayliss, the new principal at Mount de Sales, who invited her to restart the school’s art department. That conversation began a life-long friendship and also Diane’s 30year career during which she was blessed to teach many amazing artists. “It’s so much fun to stay in touch with so many former students and talk art,” noted Diane. But she is also looking forward to a busy retirement. “It’s exciting to watch my grandchildren begin their school careers. We’ve set up studios for them and they have the best time with art.” Diane’s daughter, Sarah, graduated from MDS in 2000 and lives in New York with her husband and two young children. Husband Thom has been
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Marc hopes to continue working with students teaching online classes part-time while growing the business. Marc and his wife, Meredith, are parents to recent MDS graduates Anna (2014) and Jack (2017).
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Trip Abroad
Fine Arts Abroad: France During the spring semester, Mount de Sales fine arts students were invited to participate in the International Festival of the Arts hosted by Saint-Denis International School, the Academy’s sister school in Loches, France. Choir director Mrs. Grace Rios and theater director Mrs. Suzanne Webb took thirty-three students to the week-long festival, which also was a celebration of SaintDenis’s 160th anniversary. Eight countries were represented at the arts festival, including South Africa, India, Kazakhstan, Poland, Bulgaria, and Mexico. MDS had the most students attending the festival from any delegation by far, and was one of two U.S. schools in attendance. The delegations performed daily, sharing cultural dances and songs with each other and local residents. Our students sang pop-culture hits, theater numbers, and other wellknown American songs throughout the week. One performance was
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in a Medieval church for a prayer service. The response to our students was incredible. According to Mrs. Webb, one of the Hispanic men on the trip expressed how our students’ performance “moved my spirit and my soul.” For junior Zaire Morgan, the festival was an experience like no other. “It was a great experience culturally, getting to meet different kinds of people and strengthening social skills. Performing was such an adrenaline rush! It was nice doing something you love that a lot of people enjoy.” During downtime, despite their language and cultural differences, students from all the delegations would play instruments together, sing, and enjoy sharing their common interest in music. “It was nice to see the bond our students made with students from Saint-Denis. Our favorite thing was to see them connect with new people from around the world,” said Mrs. Rios. For Zaire and his classmates, lasting friendships were made. “I keep in touch with friends from Mexico, Poland, South Africa, and India through Instagram and SnapChat.”
Saint-Denis School’s younger pupils, and local townspeople especially enjoyed our students’ presence. “During the International Parade through the town at the end of the festival, all the local kids were screaming ‘USA!, USA!, USA!,’” said Mrs. Webb. Zaire added, “The townspeople and kids would come up and grab USA flags and join us in singing as we walked.” The delegations and townspeople carried torches on a nighttime walk through the town. The torch walk ended in a fireworks display and Chinese lantern release, to which everyone in sang “Let it Go,” a popular hit from the Disney movie Frozen. Our students also took in sites, visiting tourist attractions in and around Paris, including a trip to a countryside chateau and an outing in Tours along with visits to the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame—just a mere two weeks prior to the devastating fire that damaged the famed cathedral. All in all, the trip was an opportunity for students to share their passion for music and theater with their international peers while learning about other cultures in a fun and welcoming setting.
Page Break 2018-2019 Literary Magazine Preview The Page Break literary magazine encourages students to develop and share creative skills in writing and artistic media. Student staff members learn editing, teamwork, and leadership skills while planning and producing the magazine. Enjoy a preview of student works. For the complete publication, visit: mtdesales.link/publications. Cover Art: Juliana Fdoul
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Sea Turtle Mica Branam, 11th Grade
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I Lung to Be With You Anna Simpson, 10th Grade
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$20,000 Soccer pavilion, Football practice field, Soccer practice field $15,000 Picnic area next to concession stand, Walkway to softball field, Walkway to track, Walkway to soccer field, Walkway to home stands, Walkway to baseball field $10,000 Athletic director’s and officials’ offices, Softball dugouts, Baseball/Softball batting cages, Parking lot picnic areas (for 5 years), Football stadium goal posts, Weight room in field house $5,000
Hall of Fame walkway in field house, Parking lot picnic areas (for 2 years),Soccer Press Box [SOLD], Trophy cases and locker rooms
More than $300,000 raised with lead gifts from the Cavalier Club and these sponsors: Core Management Resources Group Corporate Connection/Macon Monogramming Edwards & Bullard, LLP Five Star Automotive Group Georgia Military College Harrison’s Body Shop
Jimmy John’s Middle Georgia Endodontics/Pinkney Gilchrist Speir & Associates State Bank & Trust State Farm Wilson Bryant Air Conditioning
ATHLETICS UPDATE winter and spring sports GHSA All-Area Basketball: Matthew Daniel, Maxwell Meminger; Honorable Mention—Kobe Sewell Tennis: Benjamin and Matthew Smith (doubles); George Pearson (singles) GHSA All-Region Boys Lacrosse: 2nd Team—Gabe Davenport, Adam Muth, Joseph Waters; 3rd Team—Addison Sims, Jacob Vick Girls Lacrosse: Kayla Astin, Callie Glawson, Elena Hintermaier, Katie Tong Boys Soccer: Ethan Aler, Cesar Benjume, Gavin Cheyney, Brett Galonczyk, Andrew Tharpe; Honorable Mentions— Ian Young, Zeke Saviello Girls Soccer: Wylie Byrne, Taylor Colvin, Abby Cooper, Sydney Iuliucci Notables Baseball: Middle school defeated Tattnall 7-0 in the area championship. Varsity made the state playoffs. Cheerleading: Team received Top Banana at UCA Cheer Camp. Team and Individual Awards: JV Jump Off Winner—Sydni Hill, Pin It Forward
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Award—Sarah Breitenbach, TyLese Rouse, and Sydni Hill for leadership, spirit, and sportsmanship. All American Competition Winners— Sarah Breitenbach, Sydni Hill, Qualin Lockett, TyLese Rouse, Lexi Shaughnessy, Annabelle Whitehead. Rally Routine 1st place for varsity team. JV won 1st place in the Cheer Competition and Overall JV Squad. Both JV and varsity won Superior Squad awards. Lexi, Annabelle, and Sarah were selected to tryout as UCA staffers. Soccer: Varsity boys finished 15-3, 2nd in area, state quarterfinals appearance. Coach Jones won his 200th game.
program record. Anne Marie Wright was the first girls section champion and girls state qualifier in school history. Lacrosse: Boys and girls teams made their first state playoffs appearance. Macon Sports Hall of Fame Scholar Athletes: Matthew Daniel and Caroline Allman College Commitment: Jaden Wilson (football), Morehouse College Positive Athlete Georgia: Matthew Daniel, multi-sport regional winner
Swimming: Varsity championship: 1st place medals—Anna Mitchell (200IM, 100 fly) and the girls relay team; Middle school championship: 1st place medals—Caden Cahill (100IM, 50 fly) and Lily Livingston (50 breast). Track: Syndey Artis (shotput) and Matthew McNair (110m hurdles) each placed 2nd at state. Sydney set a shotput school record. Matthew broke the hurdles school record twice during the meet. Tracey Owens finished 6th in the 100m, and the girls 4x100m team finished 8th. Wrestling: Area 2A traditional and team duals champions for the second year in a row, Top 6 in state class A team duals, and first boys section champion in school history. Seven members qualified for state, with Parker Pierce placing 6th and Goziem Iteogu placing 3rd, a new
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Wrestling State Qualifiers
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Get Faster
Get Faster “Get faster” is the mantra that drives Brandon Lasater to become a better athlete and a professional runner. Ironically, Brandon did not set out to become a runner fulltime. He is a software engineer at Robins Air Force Base who began his career after earning an electrical engineering degree from Georgia Tech. As a student at Tech, Brandon ran for both the cross-country and track teams as a walk-on. Brandon’s running career began at Mount de Sales during his sophomore year as a way to improve his performance on the soccer field. Instead, Brandon discovered a passion for running and quickly became the number two on the team in the two-mile race. Brandon graduated high school in 2011 as a state champion in the 3200m, the 1600m, and the 4x400m relay. He set school records and made AllState in cross country for two years.
was approached by the Atlanta Track Club to run for them. The Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit organization committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. With more than 29,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running organization in the United States. Brandon was named the 2018 ATL Track Club Elite Male Athlete of the Year for his accomplishments such as 800-meter personal best, finishing 4th at the US Track and Field Championship, and making his Team USA debut. In August 2018, Brandon ran his first Team USA Track and Field race in Canada. He will spend 2019 training
for the World Championship in October in Doha, Qatar. Team USA will have Olympic trials in June 2020 for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Brandon, his parents, David and Roberta, and brothers Zachary (2013) and Spencer (2018), who were members of the track and cross-country teams at MDS, recently established the Jeff Dobias Scholarship. The scholarship honors their beloved former coach, Jeff Dobias, and assists one graduating senior, who is also a track/crosscountry athlete, with college expenses.
Brandon continued a successful running career as a Yellow Jacket, again breaking school records and honing his skills in shorter events such as the 800m and 1500m. During his senior year at Tech, he
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DALLAS CHILDS
Dallas Childs grew up as a St. Peter Claver Cougar and entered MDS as a freshman. During his four years as a Cavalier, he was involved in a variety of activities such as Page Break literary magazine, Cavalier Ambassadors, and the Senior Transition Experience Program (STEP) with Navicent Health. He also earned membership in the National Honor Society and Beta Club. Dallas made time to serve the MDS and Macon communities as well. He volunteered at Camp Cougar at St. Peter Claver, Macon Outreach, Daybreak, and St. Paul’s apartments. Dallas also found a passion playing the piano in eleventh grade in the beginning and intermediate piano classes taught by Mrs. Grace Rios. He is learning to sight read and continued his classical musical education this summer. Mrs. Ashley Griffin boasted about Dallas’s work as a Cavalier Ambassador. “I had the pleasure of working with Dallas for three years; he was one of my favorite students! Dallas never hesitated to volunteer for any special events. Not only that, he always wore a smile on his face—in the hot sun, talking to potential parents, interacting with children—he did it and he did it well. Dallas is dedicated, dependable, and trustworthy and has a beautiful and kind spirit. He represented Mount de Sales extremely well, and we are all better people for knowing him.” Dallas attends Fisk University where he plans to major in chemistry with the goal to become a pharmacist. Dallas enjoyed chemistry more than any other science, and he was fortunate to see the real-life connections chemistry has in the medical field during the STEP experience, where he toured the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, as well as the emergency room, ambulance and transport centers, and the autism center.
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Abby Smith attends Dartmouth College where she is majoring in art history with the goal of becoming an art curator at a prestigious museum. Abby enrolled at Mount de Sales in 6th grade. During her time at MDS, she interned at the Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences once a week leading group tours and planning activities to further engage visitors. Missing a full day of classes each week was challenging, but she was able to share her love of art and maintain impressive grades. While in college, Abby hopes to pursue her love for French. In 2017, she spent a month at Saint-Denis International School in France to immerse herself in the culture and language. MDS French teacher Mr. Alex Hutchins said, “Abby went above and beyond in her studies for French. It is a beautiful thing to see a student take what they've learned in the classroom and apply it in real life. Teachers don't always get the opportunity to see how their students do with their subject, but I was fortunate to see Abby become an inspiration to other students studying French. I'm very proud of her.� She also hosted two French exchange students and visited France again in the spring of 2019. Abby would like to study abroad in France while in college. By continuing to seize every opportunity she encounters, there is no doubt that Abby will go on to do great things. Her love and genuine excitement for her interests are contagious. Wherever she ends up, her sense of humor, willingness to try and experience new things, and strong leadership abilities will be great assets and guarantee her success in any field.
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Cesar Benjume grew up in Warner Robins and attended Sacred Heart School through middle school. As part of a Catholic family, attending Mount de Sales was an excellent way to continue his academic and Catholic education. A native Spanish speaker, English is Cesar’s second language and one that he perfected as a child. Soccer is another skill in which Cesar invested much of his time, developing his athletic abilities over the past seven years. His talent has allowed him to travel across the country to play in tournaments, and in 2015, his club team placed third in the nation. Cesar was a four-year starter on the MDS varsity team, received All-Area recognition every year, and was selected for Georgia’s All-Star team his freshman year. One of his fondest high school memories is scoring a 50-yard goal in the last 15 seconds of a game against rival St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School. Cesar’s work ethic extends beyond the soccer field. According to science teacher and student council advisor Mrs. Jill Smith, “In class, Cesar was the strong, silent personality. He didn't have to say anything because he could give you a look that said it all. I loved having him in class.” Over the past year, Cesar started his own furniture business. What began as a way to make spending money quickly evolved into a small business. His grandfather taught him how to build a bed-frame, which Cesar sold. He continued to grow his business this summer, procuring additional tools and materials with profits. Cesar is attending Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. His goal is to earn a civil engineering degree and go into business with his father, building custom homes.
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Mason Turner transferred to Mount de Sales as a junior and completely immersed himself in the campus community, becoming widely known for his immense school spirit. He jokingly refers to himself as the “Student Section King” as he led the lively and spirited student section during basketball games and pep rallies. His school spirit also was evident on the field as he encouraged and motivated other players. Mason played varsity football, wrestled, managed the baseball team, and played the role of Lurch in the spring musical “The Addams Family.” Athletic director Keith Hatcher noted that “Mason is a natural leader and is loved by his peers, teachers, and coaches. His positive attitude is infectious. He is fun to be around, and whenever you would see him around campus, he had a smile on his face.” Beneath his sunny exterior, Mason speaks candidly about his transition to MDS and his two years as a Cavalier. He believed he would have a better chance of success at MDS and in college if he transferred schools. He spent time on the MDS website, researched tuition, and brainstormed ways to make the MDS experience feasible for his family. His persistence led him to Mount de Sales and a memorable high school career that included learning how to study, continuing to build his life around faith, and making strong friendships. As a life-long football player, Mason believes in the power of a team and the bonds formed on and off the field. Mason spent his summer working at Chick-fil-A and now attends Kennesaw State University to major in sports marketing.
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JaNiya Gibson returned to Macon in second grade after living in North Carolina and attended St. Peter Claver Catholic School through middle school. She became a Cavalier in ninth grade and was involved in countless programs on campus. She danced with the color guard, served as a Cavalier Ambassador, and was a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. She embraced leadership roles such as president of the World Cultures Club, the cheer pep rally captain, and vice president of the Beta Club. She also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award at the silver level in ninth grade for completing more than 175 hours of service in one year. In 2018, she became Alpha Phi Alpha Cotillion Queen, an opportunity that taught her about being confident, outgoing, and a better leader. JaNiya’s favorite class at MDS was biology with Mr. Gray Yates. According to Mr. Yates, “I’m not sure I have ever had a conversation with another teacher at Mount de Sales about JaNiya where the statement ‘I love that child’ was not made. For the last four years, JaNiya has accepted every responsibility she has been given, and I’m sure some of her friends would admit that she has accepted their responsibilities too. This simple life choice will continue to produce not only the response of love but success in whatever she chooses to pursue.” JaNiya attends Fisk University in Nashville, where she received the Erastus Milo Cravath Presidential Scholarship, a full-ride scholarship. She plans to attend Meharry Medical College to become a pediatric oncologist and to start a nonprofit organization to offer financial support for families of terminally ill children. JaNiya is sensitive to the financial burden that is placed on the parents or guardians of terminally ill children on top of the existing stress of the illness itself and hopes to eliminate both burdens. JaNiya became interested in the medical field when her father passed away from cancer in 2009, so her compassion for families dealing with cancer comes from her personal experience.
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CLASS OF 2019 Special Recognition
Lacie Kunselman Co-Valedictorian
Isabelle Sharon Co-Valedictorian National Merit Finalist
Eleanor Anderson Salutatorian
Micah Hattaway Medal of Honor
Billy Chung Monsignor Cuddy Spirit of Service Award
Mason Turner Chester W. Pierce Distinguished Service Award
Faith Fabian Mercy Award
Dallas Childs DAR Award
JaNiya Gibson Alumni Association Scholarship
CLASS OF 2019 College Acceptances
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Agnes Scott College Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Appalachian State University Arizona State University Auburn University Augusta University Baylor University Beloit College Berry College Binghamton University Boston College Boston University Brenau University Brescia University College Brigham Young University Brown University The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Clark Atlanta University Clemson University College for Creative Studies Dartmouth College Elon University Fisk University Florida A&M University Florida State University Furman University George Washington University
Georgia College & State University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Military College Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington Johnson C. Smith University Kennesaw State University The King’s College Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Mercer University Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University Middle Georgia State University Mississippi State University Morehouse College North Carolina A&T State University Northwestern University Oglethorpe University Ohio State University Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University - Berks Piedmont International University Presbyterian College Rochester Institute of Technology Ryerson University Samford University
Sewanee: The University of the South South Georgia College Spelman College Stony Brook University Syracuse University Texas Christian University Tuskegee University University of Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham University at Buffalo: The State University of New York University of California, Irvine University of California, Santa Barbara University of Central Florida University of Connecticut University of Florida University of Georgia University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of North Georgia University of Pittsburgh University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Tennessee University of Washington University of West Georgia University of Wisconsin Valdosta State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Voorhees College Wesleyan College Western University Xavier University of Louisiana York University Young Harris College
Alumni Relations
Cavaliers, This past May, we welcomed our newest members into the MDS alumni family— the Class of 2019, which includes 101 new graduates. Among these graduates is the Alumni Scholarship winner, JaNiya Gibson. In an excerpt from her essay, JaNiya describes how Mount de Sales made an impact on me, and I remember feeling the same way once I graduated. “Over the past four years I have been able to grow academically, mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Mount de Sales has not impacted only one section of my life, instead it has molded me into the entire person that I am today. As I entered Mount de Sales in 2015, I was unsure of who I truly was and what value I wanted my life to hold. As I am now ending my high school educational career, I know I will walk across the stage on May 2, 2019, fully knowing who I am and who I strive to be.” The 29th Annual Cavalier Celebration/ Homecoming will take place Friday, September 27—Saturday, September 28, 2019. Come out to Cavalier Fields on Friday night and cheer on the Cavaliers; admission is free for alumni. Then join us on campus for an Alumni Social on Saturday at 5 p.m. in Cuddy Hall. All classes are invited. This is a great time to return to see all the incredible changes to campus! The Alumni Board hosts several events throughout the year, such as socials, Career Day, and Homecoming events, and we encourage you to keep in touch with classmates, keep us posted of your many accomplishments, and stay connected to Mount de Sales. We welcome your involvement and ideas. Please consider joining the Alumni Board. You can contact me for more information: smithholly024@ gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Holly Smith (’85) MDS Alumni Association President smithholly024@gmail.com
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Alumni Gatherings The Class of 1965 held a fun get-together, spending time catching up with each other. Ladies Night The 2019 Ladies Night Fashion Show and Auction raised money for athletic teams. Special thanks to alumnae models: Caroline Allman (2019), Katie O’Brien Berg (2008), Rachel Breitenbach (2019), Kimberly Kelsey Epps (2002), Tee Epps (’96), Barbara Gilbert (’87), Courtney Gilbert (2013), Lynn Acey Hatcher (’72), Jules Myers (2016), Maggie O’Brien (2008), Katherine Hatcher Smith (’92), and Katie Beth Wells (2019). The fashion show was organized by Krista Dillard (’90).
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Pep Rally, McAuley Hall Gym Homecoming Game, Cavalier Fields - FREE for Alumni
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Alumni Social, Cuddy Hall * $10/person; Register: mtdesales.link/alumnisocial Campus tours available
All Day Designated Class Reunion Parties Reunion years: Classes ending in 4 and 9
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Share your news with us and update your mailing and email addresses! Send in your updates such as birth announcements, engagements, marriages, jobs, and promotions. Visit us online at www.mountdesales.net/alumni, email us at alumni@mountdesales.net, or contact Robert Slocum at (478) 808-9039.
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Catherine McCarren Wilson (1994) is the first person to be named as the protocol officer of the University of Notre Dame. Her primary responsibility is to use her skills in diplomacy to build international relationships. Catherine received her undergraduate and master’s degree from Notre Dame; she also is a graduate of the Protocol School of Washington.
Margaret Wallace (1966) graduated from Middle Georgia State University on December 13, 2018, at age 70 with an associate degree in criminal justice. She received additional gold cords for being the oldest graduate. She currently attends MGSU to obtain a B.S. degree in criminal justice. Since 2007, she has been employed by the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
Kelly Raines Heath (1999) married Wesley Heath on August 25, 2018.
Elaine Powell Baer (1965) walked the Camino de Santiago from Oporto, Portugal, to Compostela, Spain. Her Mount de Sales water bottle went with her for the 24-day trip. She walked 160 miles in 14 days with eight friends from her church and said it was a remarkable experience.
Anna Dombrowski (1968) retired in 2016 as a geologist for Shell International EP.
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John McGoldrick (1970) received St. Joseph Catholic School’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award on March 17, 2019. dr. anne claxton krabacher
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Dr. Anne Claxton Krabacher (1992) was named director of the Undergraduate Honors & Scholars Program of Ohio State University. This center includes the University Honors Program, the Ohio State Scholars Program, and the Undergraduate Fellowship Office. Anne is married to Greg Krabacher, a partner in the law firm of Bricker & Eckler. They have two children, Aaron (12) and Margaret (8).
Chris Howard (1999) was honored at the Tubman Museum as a “Living Legend.” He joined other local luminaries in receiving this honor from the Adopt-A-Role-Model program. Chris is the current board chair of the Macon Arts Alliance and current board chair of the Middle Georgia Regional Library system. He is the immediate past board chair of the Hay House and of Historic Macon Foundation.
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Zach Dadisman (2000) and wife Andrea welcomed Sarah Anne Dadisman on December 23, 2018. Sarah was 7lbs 1oz and 19.5 inches long. Sarah joins siblings Jackson (7) and Natalie (4). Jessie McCarren Zaretsky (2000) was selected to start up a new high school in Gwinnett County. Jessie lives in Cumming with her husband, Sam, and their 6-year-old daughter, Charlotte. She also is an active volunteer with the Gwinnett Ballet Theater. Patrick Bartlett (2009) and wife Jenna welcomed their first daughter, Ayla Rose Bartlett, into the world on June 13, 2019, in Las Vegas, NV. Ayla arrived at 7:32 a.m. weighing 7lbs 15oz.
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Betty Cantrell Maxwell (2012) is a published author. Her book, Miss Unlikely: From Farm Girl to Miss America, will be released in October 2019. Kayleigh Muilenburg Johnson (2013) earned her master’s degree in paleontology from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She works at South Dakota Mines as the vertebrate fossil preparator and lab manager in the Paleontology Research Laboratory.
Olivia Barroso (2016) graduated May 6, 2019, with magna cum laude honors from Auburn University with a B.A. degree in psychology. This August, she started the doctor of physical therapy program at Mercer University in Atlanta. Adam Leverett (2017) was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 15th round of the MLB draft. Adam struck out 224 batters and recorded 17 wins as a Cavalier. Following graduation, he pitched for the Gordon State Highlanders.
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Leah Bryson (2014) became engaged to Robert Mancil on December 25, 2018. The couple plans to marry in 2021. Michele Le (2015) will be a medical student in Penn State College of Medicine’s incoming class of 2019.
The MDS Alumni Association extends sympathy to: Anne Huthnance (’51) of Macon, on the death of her brother, Frank Huthnance, on January 5, 2019. Anne McBrearty Wright (’62) and Robert Wright (’86) of Macon, on the death of Anne’s husband and Robert’s father, Dr. Robert H. Wright, on January 19, 2019. Chris Sheridan (’67) and Stephanie Sheridan Glawson (’94) of Macon, on the death of Chris’s daughter and Stephanie’s sister, Elizabeth “Lisa” Sheridan (’92), on February 25, 2019. Maryann Ness Brooks (’71) of Roswell, GA, Meg Ness Shelton (’75) of Marietta, and Larry Ness (’76) of Alpharetta, on the death of their mother, Ann Ness, on June 24, 2019. Bryan Leskosky (’73) of Atlanta and Louis Leskosky (’76) of Warner Robins, on the death of their brother, Tim Leskosky (’78), on March 24, 2019. Bruce McCallie (’77), Gary McCallie (’78), Patty McCallie Stone (’80), Judy McCallie Blesset (’81), and Jeff
McCallie (’86), all of Macon, on the death of their mother, Elizabeth Watts McCallie, on Friday, January 4, 2019.
Wendy Hitchcock Arnold (’95) of Macon, on the death of her brother, Brent, on February 2, 2019.
Billy Hurdle (’78) and Henderson Hurdle (2022) of Macon, on the death of his mother and her grandmother, Betty Hurdle (former MDS faculty), on February 19, 2019.
Mary Daigle Walcott (’99) on the death of her mother, Kathleen Daigle, on May 19, 2019.
Eddie Moskaly (’81) of Lizella, and Thomas Moskaly (’82) of Macon, on the death of their father, Edward Moskaly, Jr., on April 10, 2019. Deneen Boyd (’82) and Jason Boyd (’87) on the death of their father, Fred Boyd, on March 19, 2019. Brian Giffin (’85) of Columbus and Scott Giffin (’87) of Macon, on the death of their mother, Jeannette Giffin, on January 17, 2019. Shannon Powell (’85) and Keri Powell (’90) of Decatur, on the death of their mother, Barbara “Bobbi” Jones Powell, on January 22, 2019. Amy Gordon Wells (’89) and Katie Beth Wells (2019) of Macon, on the death of Amy’s father and Katie Beth’s grandfather, Felton Tyler, on March 13, 2019.
Kevin Wright (2000) of Roswell, GA, and Katie Wright Sweeney (2004) of Brevard, NC, on the death of their mother, Lisa Wright, on March 18, 2019. Matthew Feehan (2019) of Warner Robins on the death of his mother, Susan Feehan, on May 24, 2019.
In Memoriam (January-July 2019) Gloria Tanner (1949) George L. “Bo” Blossom III (1971) Don McGraw (1984) Former Faculty/Staff: Coach Bill Wohlford
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ALUMNI LEGACIES Celebrating Class of 2019 graduates with alumni family members
Many members of the Class of 2019 have immediate family members (parents and siblings) as well as extended family members (aunts, uncles, cousins) who graduated from Mount de Sales. Here, we highlight a few of these alumni.
Graduates with alumni family members not pictured: Sara Caroline Allman Eleanor Lee Anderson Jack Hammond Beers Steele Ramsey Bruce Austin Ferrell Burkey Kaleb Lee Carter 38
Gavin Reed Cheyney Stedman Austin Coons Abigail Trinity Cooper Maxwell McCann Gilchrist Callie Ann Glawson Roland Stephen Heacock
Weston Samuel Hood Chiagoziem Ebubechi Iteogu Lacie Elizabeth Kunselman Matthew Callahan McNair Troy Alan Myers Garrett Arthur Pearson
Parker James Pierce Avery Cecilia Thomson Katelyn JunLi Tong Isabel Christine Ide Whelan
Kevin Braski (2014), Colleen Braski (2019), Clare Braski (2016); not pictured: Mallory Braski Booth (2008), Margo Braski (2010)
Mark Daniel (1976), Matthew Daniel (2019); not pictured: Katherine Daniel (2016) and Zach Daniel (2012)
Michael Fountain (2017), Markel Fountain (2019)
Brian Frankum (1985), Cole Frankum (2019)
Mitzi Gautreaux (1985), Will Gautreaux (2019), Jarome Gautreaux (1985)
Micah Hattaway (2019), Tres Hattaway (2016); not pictured: Seth Hattaway (2012), Jordan Hattaway (2011)
Jada McNair Elliott (1990), Matthew McNair (2019)
Hollis Ann Murphey (2014), Clay Murphey V (2019), Clay Murphey IV (1981)
Tracey Owens (2019), Dr. Crystal Owens (1990)
Steve Pierce (1980), Parker Pierce (2019)
Jacob Vick (2019), Katie Vick (2014)
Shirley Walsh (1955), Matthew Walsh (2019), Kevin Walsh (1980)
Katie Beth Wells (2019), Amy Wells (1989)
Ethan Wallace (2011), Allie Martinek (2019), Ashlee Martinek (2014), Kayla Martinek Wallace (2011)
Walker Schofield (2019), Bray Makowski (2018), Jackson Schofield (2019)
St. Joseph’s School, recognized as the first unit of the public school system in Bibb County, was established in 1872 when the Sisters of Mercy worked with the newly formed Board of Education. Today, the school is also recognized as the first parochial school in Macon. St. Joseph’s welcomes children of all faiths in 3K through 6th grade and is dedicated to the development of the whole child, including intellectual, spiritual, social, and moral growth. Our faculty and staff believe that students acquire the basic building blocks for learning at an early age, and therefore we strive to instill a strong academic foundation that can be built upon for life. We encourage learning through a multi-sensory approach that encompasses basic skills acquisition, critical-thinking skills, and collaboration with others. Classroom instruction is delivered in a multitude of ways so that students’ varying learning styles are met. Within each classroom, students are encouraged to be creative thinkers while developing wholesome attitudes and habits for learning.
300 South Davis Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31088 478.923.9668 www.shswr.org Accredited by AdvancED
Sacred Heart Catholic School has much to celebrate! Our students are experiencing unparalleled learning opportunities in a beautiful new state-of-the-art facility. We aim to build a strong foundation by providing excellent academics, state-of-the-art technology, service learning, visual and performing arts, and athletics. Together, we continue a legacy of high achievement both in and out of the classroom. The exuberant teachers and staff foster opportunities for students to grow in faith and leadership into the young women and men God has called them to be. The development of the whole person remains at the heart of a Sacred Heart education. We strive each day to educate our students in a Christ-centered learning environment grounded in faith, joined as family, and focused on our future. At the end of the day, what we really want is for our children to walk away shining in the light of the Catholic faith through service, self-discipline, and academic excellence. This is our mission. This is our prayer.
open house: January 26, 2020 Students receive instruction in Latin, Spanish, religion, technology, music, art, media, and physical education/health. We also offer many extracurricular activities. A before- and afterschool program is available. St. Joseph’s School is accredited by AdvancED.
“Excellence in Education, Since 1903”
St. Peter Claver Catholic School , founded in 1903 by Saint Katherine Drexel, educated the hearts and minds of students from diverse backgrounds, so that, in the Spirit of the Gospel, they are academically prepared and service oriented. Our students receive instructions in Religion, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, PE, Library, Technology and Spanish. All student’s textbooks have labs in Science; differentiated instruction in Reading and Math, so teachers can teach students at their own instructional level. St. Peter Claver Catholic School is accredited by AdvancED/SACS and follows the Georgia performance standards and the Diocese of Savannah’s Curriculum.
133 Ward St. | Macon, GA 31204 (478) 743-3985 www.spccatholicschool.org or visit us on Facebook!
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