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CHANDLER ANTHONY ’08 Tennis, Baseball, Golf, Basketball
“Leading the effort to launch a new sport at St. Andrew’s meant figuring out the right steps to take to inf luence people and to make a change to keep up with the times. A multisport Saint, Chandler Anthony helped the ten- Once fast pitch was in place, it taught me about following nis team win the State Championship eight years in through and leading younger talent in order to create a proa row (2002-08) and brought home the tennis Singles gram that would flourish in years to come.” State Championship six times (2003-08). He also has fond memories of Saints baseball, including playing on A talented, hard-working athlete, Thompson won numerous awards as a slow pitch softball player, includthe South State Runner-up team (2007-08). ing team MVP, and was the sole female member of the “High school sports taught me the value of relationships, 2001-02 Saints golf team. She also excelled at soccer, setadversity, and hard work. Wins and losses come and go, ting the Mississippi state record of 43 goals in one seabut relationships last. Adversity is required to fully appre- son and making the All-State team. ciate success. And there’s no substitute for hard work. Today, Thompson lives in Los Angeles, where she “I’m tremendously thankful for my coaches, Coaches works in media and advertising. She and her husband, Schmegel and Buckley for tennis and Coaches Fanning, Justin, were married in March. Mac, Burgess, and Woodall for baseball. Coach Fanning “My husband had never been to Mississippi before, has dedicated more than people will ever know to not so it was exciting for him to come down for the Hall just building a successful high school baseball pro- of Fame awards ceremony. He had the chance to see gram, but to leading and developing student athletes St. Andrew’s, along with a big part of my history.” to become adults with the values of integrity, commitment, and humility.” Anthony graduated from Vanderbilt University. Today, CORKY ELLIOTT ’78 he lives in New York City, where he works in private Baseball, Basketball, Football equity and stays active running and playing an occa Corky Elliott was a member of the Saints State Chamsional round of golf. “I’m looking forward to getting back on the tennis pion baseball team in 1977 and 1978 and was a part of the court someday. My favorite physical activity, though, is Mississippi High School All Star team. In St. Andrew’s batting practice with the alums and the current Saints sports, Elliott found a strong support system of teammates and coaches, as well as what he describes as a baseball team whenever I’m back in town.” “proving ground.” LAUREN COHEN THOMPSON ’02 Slow Pitch Softball, Soccer, Golf, Fast Pitch Softball
“I was a shy kid. Working hard and developing the ability to outrun or out-throw the competition gave me a sense of self-worth. Playing sports taught me a work ethic and discipline, and to have respect for my teammates and our coaches. I’m also grateful that St. Andrew’s had great coaches who were so influential on their players. I think it was unusual to have so many talented, dedicated coaches at what was then a small school.”
Lauren Cohen Thompson was a groundbreaker for the Saints athletic program. Along with her father, she petitioned the school to start a St. Andrew’s fast pitch softball team. The team was formed her senior year, with Thompson as one of the key players. The experience Elliott worked in the insurance industry for many years before beginning a new career as a restaurateur. taught her more than just how to play another sport. 64