Archways Fall 2023

THOUGHTS FROM KEVIN

AS OUR COMMUNITY CELEBRATED ST. ANDREW’S 75th ANNIVERSARY OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE SAW NOSTALGIC IMAGES AND HEARD WONDERFUL STORIES REPRESENTING NOT ONLY MILESTONES IN ST. ANDREW’S HISTORY, BUT ALSO REPRESENTING THE SPIRIT OF OUR SCHOOL.

ooking at our history, I’m reminded that at St. Andrew’s, we’ve never rested on our laurels. Since 1947, we’ve sought to be leaders in academic innovation while addressing the social, spiritual, and physical needs of our students.

Year 76 is no different. St. Andrew’s is living into its legacy of pushing boundaries to ensure every student is prepared to live a life of continued curiosity, service, and leadership.

In 75 years, I believe the Saints of 2098 will look back on the milestones we’ll reach during the 2023-24 school year with the same sense of nostalgia and pride that I feel today. I can only imagine what that 150th anniversary celebration will look like.

Kevin Lewis, Head of School

GAZING THROUGH ARCHWAYS

Tucked into an old St. Andrew’s scrapbook is an unsigned essay penned in the late 1940s titled “This is Our School.” It reads in part: “The world will never be a better place unless we make it so, now.”

This issue of Archways highlights the school’s 75th anniversary celebration and the history we’re making in year 76 and beyond. In these pages you’ll learn about new adventures in our science program. You’ll meet alumni who’ve built diverse careers in the military, the ministry, and entrepreneurship, and who all credit St. Andrew’s for preparing them to pursue their passions. You’ll learn about plans for the school’s long-term future and how you can be a part of the St. Andrew’s legacy.

Our school has a storied history, but the best and most exciting St. Andrew’s stories are the ones being written by our students, faculty, and alumni today. The ink on the pages of that old essay may have faded, but the call to action in that message remains as bold, powerful, and true to St. Andrew’s as when it was originally written.

The world will never be a better place unless we make it so, now.

The

This vintage photo captures St. Andrew’s longstanding emphasis on the sciences. Students Melissa Patterson and Stuart Stevens are shown learning to use then-state-of-the-art microscopes under the watchful eye of Minnie Lee Hill. The photo is not dated, but was taken sometime between 1958–1965, during Hill’s tenure as head of school.

C ONTENTS

ARCHWAYS STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS

EDITOR

Emily Gordon ’94

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Stephanie Garriga

Marlo Kirkpatrick

Chandler Parker

MacDonald

Addison Sharp ’17

Crystal Skelton

DESIGNER

Alecia Porch

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Robby Followell

Daniel Roers

Blair White

If you have a story idea or comment for Archways, please contact Emily Gordon, editor, at gordone@gosaints.org

© 2023 St. Andrew’s Episcopal School All rights reserved to copyright notice.

THE WORLD IS OUR CLASSROOM

ST. ANDREW’S RISING 8TH AND 9TH GRADERS KICKED OFF THEIR SUMMER WITH A NINE-DAY ADVENTURE IN COSTA RICA.

Five faculty members and 22 students explored San Jose, the Arenal Volcano area in La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast.

Students ziplined through the cloud forest, swam in the Pacific Ocean, hiked national parks, learned how to cook Costa Rican favorites, and played soccer with local elementary students, all while practicing their Spanish and learning how to navigate a new culture.

GLOBAL STUDIES TRIPS FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR INCLUDE:

• Italy, Austria, and Germany

November 13–15, 2023 (Upper School)

• Peru

March 4–16, 2024 (Upper School)

• Iceland

March 27–April 1, 2024 (Middle School)

St. Andrew’s will also host visiting students from partner schools in Ghana and Germany.

Scan to see St. Andrew’s students exploring the world through Mississippi’s most extensive K-12 Global Studies program.

“MY HOPE IS THAT YOU’VE TAKEN WITH YOU THE SKILLS FROM YOUR ST. ANDREW’S EDUCATION TO BE ADAPTABLE. After all, we’ve taught you how to think, not what to think. But, what I also want to address are the values that I hope we’ve instilled in you at St. Andrew’s… we believe in a lifelong dedication to learning, truth, honesty, and integrity; the dignity of every human being; the pursuit of excellence in all of our endeavors; the talents and strengths of every individual; stewardship of the resources of our school, community, and the world; service to others; and we believe that we are called, with God’s help, to love our neighbors as ourselves and to seek justice and peace in our world.” — Excerpted from a commencement address by Kevin Lewis, Head of School

Maggie Sewell ’23

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF

2023

May 26, 2023, was a day of celebration as 72 graduates and their families gathered on the shores of Lake Sherwood Wise to celebrate their transitions from St. Andrew’s students to St. Andrew’s newest alumni.

GRADS GOING PLACES

The members of the Class of 2023 are pursuing their dreams at colleges and universities nationwide.

Auburn University

Baylor University

Belmont University

Colorado State University

Furman University

Georgetown University

Georgia Southern University

Georgia State University

Hampton University

Harvard University

Hendrix College

James Madison University

Louisiana State University

Loyola University

New Orleans

McPherson College

Millsaps College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Mississippi State University

New York University

Northwestern State University (LA)

Rhodes College

Rice University

Sewanee: The University of the South Texas Christian University

Tuskegee University

UC - San Diego

University of AlabamaBirmingham

University of Illinois

Urbana-Champaign

University of Louisiana

Monroe

University of Michigan

University of Mississippi

University of Notre Dame

University of Pennsylvania

University of Southern Mississippi

University of Texas at Dallas

University of Virginia

Western Kentucky University

Xavier University of Louisiana

Above: Catherine Zhou ’23

AND THE AWARD GOES TO…

The outstanding achievements of St. Andrew’s students were recognized on Honors Day 2023. Among all of the accomplished students three stand out, meriting special recognition as the recipients of the school’s highest awards.

THE TRUSTEES’ MEDAL FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Joy Dhar

Presented to the senior who has maintained the highest GPA over four years, as well as a mature, responsible attitude toward learning

Joy Dhar is a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in biochemistry. He was a National Merit Scholarship recipient.

THE ADELE FRANKS MEDAL

Jamie Lee Jenkins

Presented to the senior who, in the view of the faculty, has demonstrated the same qualities of leadership, initiative, and creative thinking exemplified in the lifelong achievements of St. Andrew’s founding headmistress, Mrs. Adele Franks

Jamie Lee Jenkins is a freshman at Sewanee: The University of the South, where she plans to pursue studies that combine her passions for STEM and the humanities. She was the recipient of Sewanee’s prestigious Wilkins Scholarship.

SAINTS’ MEDAL FOR UNSELFISH SERVICE

Carol Rappai

Presented to the student who views his or her work in terms of where that service will do the most good for the most people within St. Andrew’s and not in terms of personal gain or recognition

Carol Rappai is a freshman at the University of Virginia pursuing a major in cognitive science on a pre-med track.

A GIFT THAT’S COME FULL CIRCLE

In 2000, the Christian Alexander Allenburger IV Honor Scholarship, a merit scholarship created by his family in memory of late St. Andrew’s student Chris Allenburger, was presented to St. Andrew’s rising sophomore Marty Hitt.

In 2023, the Christian Alexander Allenburger IV Faculty Award, which includes a stipend for professional development, was presented to St. Andrew’s English teacher Marty Hitt Kelly ’03.

“The Allenburgers are incredible people who have done so much for St. Andrew’s,” says Kelly. “I am so honored to have received the Allenburger award as a student and as a teacher at this school that I love. I feel like I’ve come full circle.”

“IF THERE’S ONE THING THAT I’M MOST GRATEFUL FOR, from my family, from all my excellent teachers, and most of all from you all, the rowdy bunch of seniors sitting right before me, it has been the opportunity to engage in all these unique, wonderful experiences not on my own, but as a community.” — Joy Dhar

“I KNOW THAT THE VAST LOVE OF MY WONDERFUL, DEVOTED TEACHERS IS WHAT PUT ME ON THIS STAGE TODAY.” Jamie Lee Jenkins

“WHAT I’LL MISS MOST ABOUT ST. ANDREW’S IS THE COMMUNITY. Everyone is incredibly close, including the faculty. I have loved being in a place where you’re able to have personal connections with everyone in your grade, other grades, and your teachers.” — Carol Rappai

A BITTERSWEET FAREWELL AND A WARM WELCOME TO COLLEGE COUNSELING

St. Andrew’s wishes the best of luck to Colin Dunnigan, former director of college counseling and associate head of Upper School, who has relocated to Tennessee to be closer to his extended family. Dunnigan’s daughter, Morgan ’17, and son, Connor ’23, are St. Andrew’s alumni.

“St. Andrew’s is the school I was proud to be a part of every day,” Dunnigan says. “St. Andrew’s offers the resources and encouragement to take risks, to try something different, as long as the goal of serving students appropriately is at the forefront of our work. In a sea of mediocrity, St. Andrew’s stands resolute with a mission to be different. I will miss the diversity. I will miss the quality of people on staff. I will miss discussions of how to bring out the best in students. I hope that no one in the St. Andrew’s community takes the school for granted. It’s a special place with a mission and core values that many other schools can only dream of. St. Andrew’s takes very seriously its Episcopal identity and vision to serve all of God’s children. I will miss that more than anything.”

Two new directors of college counseling have joined St. Andrew’s.

Paula Pratt brings 20 years’ experience, including service as a college planning counselor; the director of college counseling services at Get2College, a nonprofit that guides Mississippi students through the college admission process; and the director of counseling at Jackson Academy.

Sheena Reed-Hill brings 15 years’ experience in admission and counseling, including service at the University of Puget Sound, Oberlin College, and Collegiate Academies in New Orleans. She has also served in a consulting capacity for Tulane University’s Cowen Institute for Public School Initiatives, EdNavigator, and as a board member for the Southern Association of College Admission Counseling.

75 TH HAPPY ST. ANDREW ’S!

THE ST. ANDREW’S COMMUNITY CELEBRATED THE SCHOOL’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL ART EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS, AN ANNIVERSARY CONVOCATION AND VIP LUNCHEON, THE SCREENING OF A DOCUMENTARY ON THE SCHOOL’S STORIED LEGACY, AND THE LARGEST GALA EVENT IN ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL’S HISTORY.

MORE THAN 1,000 ALUMNI, FACULTY, former faculty, parents, grandparents, and friends gathered on the North Campus on April 15, 2023 for a dazzling celebration 75 years in the making.

ATTENDEES WALKED THE RED CARPET into the CPA for a showing of the film St. Andrew’s Episcopal School: 75 Years and Still Marching, then stepped into a transformed Athletics and Recreation Center to sample hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, share stories spanning eight decades, and dance the night away to live music performed by Memphis Soul Review.

“I FELT THAT MY FATHER, SHERWOOD WISE, A FOUNDER OF ST. ANDREW’S, WAS WITH US IN SPIRIT AT THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. I know that my father would be pleased that over so many years, St. Andrew’s has continued to emphasize honor and the Episcopal traditions of excellence, empathy, and diversity.”

ROBERT WISE ’69

“SCHOOLS ARE RELATIONAL PLACES . I enjoyed seeing parents, students, alumni, and staff all gathered during the convocation and gala to celebrate this joyful occasion… I realized that my time at St. Andrew’s was my most professionally satisfying experience. Mississippi gets a lot of bad press, but St. Andrew’s is one of the things about Mississippi that is so good.”

BERKLEY LATIMER, FORMER HEAD OF UPPER

“DIRECTING THE BAND, CHOIR, AND A ‘CONGREGATION’ OF A THOUSAND IN THAT INSPIRING HYMN WAS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY CONDUCTING CAREER, A GLORIOUS AND PERSONALLY FULFILLING EXPERIENCE.”

DENNIS CRANFORD, BAND

DIRECTOR

PERFORMANCES TO REMEMBER

ON APRIL 14, THE ENTIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY GATHERED FOR A 75TH ANNIVERSARY CONVOCATION SERVICE.

THE UPPER SCHOOL BAND performed “Resplendent in Glory,” a ceremonial march composed by Band Director Dennis Cranford. The band, choir, and all in attendance joined in singing a new arrangement of the hymn “Jesus Christ is Risen Today,” written by Dr. Cranford specifically for the 75th convocation.

“Directing the band, choir, and a ‘congregation’ of a thousand in that inspiring hymn was one of the highlights of my conducting career, a glorious and personally fulfilling experience,” Dr. Cranford says. “I want my ensemble members to realize that it’s important for them to use their training and ability to serve the community. It’s not just about learning notes for their own enjoyment, but working together to create a musical work of art that inspires others. This occasion was

an ideal time and place for such a performance.”

Following the convocation, special guests – including retired faculty, trustees and former trustees, former heads of school and school leadership, and alumni – gathered for a luncheon in the Commons. During the meal, members of the speech and debate team presented a lively oral history of the school written by Darin Maier, speech and debate coach. Their recitation was complemented by vocal selections from the spring musical “The Wizard of Oz” performed by Upper School cast members – a fitting tribute as St. Andrew’s has always been known for its brains, heart, and courage. The program concluded with the Rhapsody choir leading the crowd in a spirited singalong of the 7th inning stretch classic, “Sweet Caroline.”

75TH CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE

Many thanks to the members of the 75th Celebration Steering Committee, who made these memorable events possible.

Chair

Lindsay Hamm

Co-chair

Katie Black

Alumni Liaison

Abram Orlansky ’02

Corporate Sponsor Chair

Molly Griffin

Decorations Chair

Leah Hendrix

Entertainment Chair

Inglish DeVoss

Hosts Chair

Karen LivingstonWilson

Parent of Grad Chairs

Dawn McCarley

Vanessa Watson

Promotions Chair

Bethany Farr

Silent Auction Chair

Lizzy Abston ’02

Social Media Chair

Taylor Menist ’01

Staging Chair

Jane Harkins

Tickets Chair

Anna Peterson ’93

Volunteer Chair

Susan Murphy

Advisor

Mary Purvis

Advisor

Holly Wiggs

“THIS WAS TRULY A SPECTACULAR EVENT. THE SAME ENERGY, THE SAME PASSION, AND THE SAME VISION THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF ST. ANDREW’S HAS NEVER CHANGED. AND YOU COULD JUST FEEL THE LOVE THAT PEOPLE HAVE FOR THIS PLACE.”

JULIA

“I ENJOYED LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL AND SEEING HOW BELOVED ST. ANDREW’S IS BY ALUMNI, PARENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF.

I CHERISH THE FRIENDSHIPS I MADE AND I’M GRATEFUL TO HAVE BEEN PART OF SUCH A TALENTED TEAM.”

KATIE BLACK, CO-CHAIR, 75TH CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE

CHADWICK, FORMER TEACHER AND FORMER HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

IF YOU’RE AN ALUMNI ARTIST AND YOU’D LIKE TO HAVE AN EXHIBITION AT ST. ANDREW’S, CONTACT ADDISON SHARP ’17 AT SHARPAD@GOSAINTS.ORG.

WAS HONORED TO BE ASKED TO CREATE SUCH A SPECIAL PIECE CAPTURING THE HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF

See more of Jennifer Drinkwater’s work at Whatsgoodproject.com Sign up for her e-newsletter and Jennifer will send you a postcard featuring a handwritten note and one of her paintings.

A watercolor rendition of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal School seal by Catherine Zhou ’23 appeared on sponsor gifts, programs, the cover of the St. Andrew’s 2022-23 yearbook, and other pieces published during the 75th celebration.

“I

THE SCHOOL.”

WILLIAM GOODMAN ’99

Above: William ’99 and Violet, class of 2034 Goodman and the exhibit he created, “75 Years of St. Andrew’s”

A VISUAL CELEBRATION

INSPIRED BY ST. ANDREW’S

A HIGHLIGHT OF THE 75TH CELEBRATION WAS the unveiling of “75 Years of St. Andrew’s,” a mixed media storytelling piece created by artist William Goodman ’99. The St. Andrew’s advancement team worked closely with Goodman, poring over 75 years’ worth of images, stories, and artifacts to select the historical highlights featured in the piece.

Goodman uses image transfers, hand painting, and a range of media to create signature, contemporary art pieces. His work is displayed in private collections and in museums and galleries nationwide and overseas. Goodman’s corporate portfolio includes work for Cola-Cola, The GRAMMY® Awards, Estée Lauder, Lululemon Athletica, Graduate Hotels, Cathead Vodka, and Viking Range.

“75 YEARS OF ST. ANDREW’S” WILL HANG PERMANENTLY IN THE DOROTHY DAVIS GALLERY IN THE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS.

“I was honored to be asked to create such a special piece capturing the history and significance of the school,” Goodman says. “Without the encouragement of my teachers at St. Andrew’s, I wouldn’t be the artist I am today. Bubba Watkins was my art teacher in Middle School and he was amazing. He recognized my raw style and let me just go with it. In the seventh grade, my history teacher, Julia Chadwick, was teaching a unit on Stalin, Lenin, and Marx. Instead of taking the usual

notes, I drew cartoons of these figures and had them talking to each other. Mrs. Chadwick welcomed my creativity and even held up my drawing to the class as an example of how historical figures influenced each other.

“Other St. Andrew’s teachers gave me permission to learn visually,” Goodman continues. “Without these supportive teachers, my art interest might not have fully developed. I am forever indebted to each of them for believing in me and my art.”

Goodman’s daughter, Violet, is a second grader at St. Andrew’s. The father and daughter will hold a joint art exhibition at the Lower School this fall.

“Violet and I spend some of our best time painting together in my studio,” Goodman says. “Her first grade class visited my studio last year, and I visited her class to lead the first graders in creating a collaborative piece for Michelle Portera’s classroom. St. Andrew’s is supporting Violet’s creativity just as the school supported mine 30 years ago.”

SEE MORE OF WILLIAM GOODMAN’S WORK AT WILLIAMGOODMANART.COM

Special thanks to Bill and Sara Ray, parents of graduates, whose generous donation made this signature work possible.

with positive stories told through her paintings. Inspired by conversations with people around the country, Drinkwater creates original paintings about what’s good in their communities, then donates a portion of the proceeds from each sale back to those communities. “I started this project by asking myself, ‘What happens when we make a choice to look for what’s good where we live?’ Drinkwater says. “Can this build momentum and lead to communities getting even better?”

An exhibition of 13 paintings from Drinkwater’s What’s Good Project hung in the Dorothy Davis Gallery in St. Andrew’s Center for Performing Arts during the spring semester and the 75th anniversary celebration.

THE WHAT’S GOOD PROJECT

“Having an exhibition at my alma mater was amazing!” says artist Jennifer Drinkwater ’97, who now lives and works in Iowa. “I loved getting to spend time back at St. Andrew’s and witness the growth and impact that the arts are having on campus.”

Drinkwater is the founder of the What’s Good Project, a personal effort to counter the negativity in the world

“St. Andrew’s is where I discovered I wanted to ‘be an artist’ - like for real - thanks to the support and guidance of teachers like Butch Almond, Bubba Watkins, Roxanne Hilsman, and Betty Mitchell-Gober. Teaching undergraduate art students in Iowa for the last 15 years, I’ve realized most young artists aren’t lucky enough to have art mentors while they’re growing up. It’s such a privilege. It felt like a big ‘thank you’ to St. Andrew’s to come back.”

“IT WAS AMAZING TO WATCH THIS EVENT EVOLVE FROM AN IDEA TO A GALA WITH HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS OF THE ST. ANDREW’S COMMUNITY ON CAMPUS, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. SEEING SO MANY TEACHERS AND COACHES CONNECTING WITH FORMER STUDENTS IS SOMETHING I’LL NEVER FORGET. I HOPE I’LL STILL BE AROUND FOR THE 100TH CELEBRATION!”

DAWN MCCARLEY, 75TH CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE, FORMER TEACHER AND FORMER DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION

“IT WAS WONDERFUL TO CONNECT WITH SO MANY GENERATIONS OF FORMER STUDENTS, BOTH IN THE DOCUMENTARY AND IN PERSON. I enjoyed seeing all of the old black and white photos and hearing the vision of the founders. This event was a manifestation of the wonderful education and community we are so fortunate to be a part of. Here’s to another 75 years!”

JULIE GRAVES POWELL ’93

“I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT BEING A PART OF THIS EVENT, BUT THE ABSOLUTE BEST PARTS WERE THE FRIENDSHIPS I MADE. THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN THE FEELING OF WORKING WITH AN AMAZING GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO ALL SHARE THE SAME LOVE AND PASSION FOR ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL.”

LINDSAY HAMM, CHAIR, 75TH CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE

“IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE A MORE MEANINGFUL CELEBRATION HONORING ST. ANDREW’S HISTORY WHILE CREATING OPTIMISM FOR ITS FUTURE. The opportunity to hug and chat with mentors and friends, some of whom I have not seen in years or even decades, brought tears, laughter, and joy. Is there a better way to recount past experiences while making new memories with the people that helped make you who you are? It was and is a great time to be a Saint.”

RELIVE 75 YEARS IN JUST 30 MINUTES

SCAN TO WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY “75 YEARS AND STILL MARCHING,” A HEART-WARMING, INSPIRATIONAL, AND HUMOROUS JOURNEY THROUGH 75 YEARS OF ST. ANDREW’S HISTORY.

RAVI RAJU ’88, FORMER CHAIR OF THE ST. ANDREW’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE ST. ANDREW’S ALUMNI BOARD

“FROM THE OPENING CONVOCATION TO THE EVENING GALA, THINGS WERE SPARKLING, THINGS WERE NOSTALGIC, AND ALL OF US WHO CAME TO REMEMBER, REFLECT, AND HOBNOB WITH FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES WHO ALL HAD THE SAME MISSION... TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE A SCHOOL THAT TOUCHED AND CHANGED OUR LIVES. ERASMUS WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD.” REBECCA HIATT COLLINS, FORMER DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Grant Morgan ’19

SALU TE!

SAINTS MARCHING INTO THE SERVICE ACADEMIES

“IT TAKES A WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAM OF LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC, AND ATHLETIC PREPARATION TO BE ONE OF THE FEW WHO CAN MEET THE SERVICE ACADEMIES’ HIGH ADMISSION STANDARDS AND THE FIERCE COMPETITION FOR APPOINTMENT.” — THE WHITE HOUSE WEBSITE

n the past nine years alone, 12 St. Andrew’s alumni have demonstrated the leadership, academic, and athletic preparation required to receive appointment to one of the United States’ five Service Academies.

The Service Academies include the United States Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Military Academy at West Point, and Naval Academy. All five offer prestigious bachelor’s degree programs. College students at the academies – known as cadets or midshipmen – don’t pay tuition, instead agreeing to serve their country as military officers on active duty for a minimum of five years after graduation.

The Service Academies are extremely selective, and the application process is competitive. Candidates must be nominated by a member of Congress who represents their district, both U.S. senators from their state, or the vice president of the United States.* Acceptance rates are usually between 8% and 20%.

Once accepted, cadets face four years of rigorous academics and physical training. Academy students are trained to take on demanding, sometimes dangerous, leadership roles that require a combination of intellect, athleticism, integrity, and courage.

“MY LOVE FOR AVIATION, DESIRE TO SERVE, AND MILITARY FAMILY ALL PLAYED A PART IN MY DECISION TO ATTEND THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY. THE RIGOROUS COURSE LOAD AT ST. ANDREW’S PREPARED ME FOR LIFE IN THE U.S. AIR FORCE.” —

2nd LT Grant Morgan ’19, United States Air Force / 2nd

LT

Morgan is assigned to the 4th Training Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina until he begins pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas.

Above: President Joe Biden congratulates 2nd LT Grant Morgan ’19 at the 2023 Air Force Academy graduation ceremony.

ST. ANDREW’S ALUMNI WHO’VE RECEIVED APPOINTMENTS TO THE ACADEMIES SAY THEY ARRIVED PREPARED FOR THE CHALLENGE. BY THE DOZEN

“St. Andrew’s offered all the opportunities I could imagine, and helped me find ways to fit them into my schedule alongside my academics,” says CPT Alex Weisser ’14. “West Point had the same workload of academics, extracurriculars, and military duties that I experienced at St. Andrew’s, with the added complication of a more rigid schedule. Many of my peers at West Point struggled with this early on, and some even left the academy because of it. St. Andrew’s prepared me to produce exemplary work while maintaining time for myself and my health.”

“The rigorous military and physical requirements, in addition to the academics at West Point, can make for a difficult adjustment for many cadets,” says CPT Mollie Shepard ’14, a Blackhawk pilot with the U.S. Army. “But I’ll bet every St. Andrew’s student who has attended the Academy has known how to handle that workload.”

“The bottom line for me is that you can survive four years at an Academy – especially the easy academies like Navy and Air Force,” CPT Weisser jokes, then adds in all seriousness, “but St. Andrew’s enabled me to thrive there. Go Army! And go Saints!”

* The Coast Guard Academy does not require Congressional or vice-presidential nominations.

CPT Maggie Gleason ’15, United States Army

CPT Gleason is a full-time student at Columbus State University in the master of organizational leadership program. She will receive official orders for her next assignment later this year. She was previously stationed in Germany.

ST. ANDREW’S ALUMNI HAVE ATTENDED SERVICE ACADEMIES SINCE 1991.

In the past nine years alone, 12 St. Andrew’s graduates have gone on to attend U.S. military academies.

Luke Tynes ’21

Acceptance rates at the highly selective Service Academies range from 8% to 20%.

United States Military Academy at West Point (Class of 2025)

Phoebe Xu ’20

United States Military Academy at West Point (Class of 2024)

Luis Flores ’19

United States Military Academy at West Point ’23

Grant Morgan ’19

United States Air Force Academy ’23

Charlie Sewell ’19

United States Naval Academy ’23

Lauren Ousby ’17

United States Military Academy at West Point ’22

John Pearce Robertson ’17

United States Military Academy at West Point ’21

Peyton Seago ’17

United States Naval Academy ’22

Thatcher Shepard ’16

United States Military Academy at West Point ’20

Maggie Gleason ’15

United States Military Academy at West Point ’19

Mollie Shepard ’14

United States Military Academy at West Point ’18

Alex Weisser ’14

United States Military Academy at West Point ’18

Weisser was also accepted to the Merchant Marine and Coast Guard Academies.

ANDREW’S ALLOWED ME TO BE INDEPENDENT, SOLVE CHALLENGES, AND DEVELOP MY CHARACTER. I LEARNED TO BALANCE THE ACADEMIC DEMANDS OF SCHOOL, VOLUNTEERING, AND SERVING MY COMMUNITY. ST. ANDREW’S PREPARED ME FOR THE LIFE OF AN ARMY OFFICER AND LEADER.” — 2nd LT Lauren Ousby ’17, United States Army / 2nd LT Ousby is assigned to Fort Moore in Georgia. A graduate of the Armor Basic Officer Leader Course, she is preparing for her permanent change of station at Fort Riley, Kansas, where she will serve as a platoon leader.

“ST. ANDREW’S INSTILLED IN ALL OF US A WORK ETHIC BUILT ON INTEGRITY AND PERSONAL COURAGE.”

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“I’VE PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS MULTINATIONAL EXERCISES AND OPERATIONS ALL ACROSS EUROPE. I’ve participated in numerous multinational exercises and operations all across Europe. We spent six months assigned to a multinational brigade in Poland as part of NATO’s assure and deter mission. We assisted with refugee operations in response to the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and reinforced NATO allies in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Working with our country’s allies was the most rewarding part of my time abroad … People have the same worries and dreams everywhere you go; they just express them in different languages and customs.” — CPT Alex Weisser ’14, United States Army / CPT Weisser is stationed at Fort Moore, Georgia. He is attending the Maneuver Captains Career Course before assignment to Fort Bliss, Texas, later this year, where he expects to serve with the 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division.

“ST. ANDREW’S TEACHERS ARE LIKE NO OTHERS. THEY’RE INVESTED IN WHAT THEY’RE TEACHING, AND THEY PUSH YOU TO BE BETTER. BECAUSE OF THOSE GREAT TEACHERS, I CAME INTO WEST POINT WITH A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND EXPLORE NEW IDEAS, WHICH IS A MINDSET ST. ANDREW’S TAUGHT ME.” — Cadet Captain Phoebe Xu ’20 is a senior at West Point. A Brigade Academics Officer, she is responsible for fostering the academic success of a corps of 4,400 cadets. In her previous role as a Beast squad leader, Cadet Xu was responsible for helping new cadets with their training and transition to life at West Point.

1. Alex Weisser ’14 and Maggie Gleason ’15 after earning their expert infantryman badges in Germany, 2022

2. Lauren Ousby ’17 at West Point

3. Saints graduates attending West Point and Navy call a halftime truce for a photo at the 2019 Army-Navy game. Pictured are Lauren Ousby ’17, Pearce Robertson ’17, Charlie Sewell ’19, Luis Flores ’19, Peyton Seago ’17, Thatcher Shepard ’16, and Mollie Shepard ’14.

SHEPARD SIBLING RIVALRY

Siblings CPT Mollie Shepard and 2nd LT Thatcher Shepard come from a long line of West Point graduates that includes their father, Saints boys and girls swimming coach COL Thatch Shepard, their grandfather, and several uncles.

Mollie Shepard is an aviation officer and Blackhawk helicopter pilot. Thatcher Shepard is stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where he is in medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

“Of the two of us, Mollie is definitely the tougher soldier,” 2nd LT Thatcher Shepard says. “I chose a much less ‘hooah’ path through the military compared to my sister. Mollie flies Blackhawks, sleeps outside way more than I do, shoots weapons more often, and actually gets her combat uniform dirty. I have jumped out of airplanes, and Mollie hasn’t done that – yet – but that’s about all I have on her.”

“I’m very competitive so there will always be a little sibling rivalry,” CPT Mollie Shepard says. “Hard to admit that Thatcher did beat me on jumping out of planes, but I don’t think he’ll be flying one anytime soon. He also has one more year as a lieutenant, so technically he still has to salute me But, in the end, as a med student, he’s the one who has already saved lives, so he might be winning.”

FROM THE NORTH CAMPUS TO WEST POINT

Since 2014, St. Andrew’s has had at least one alum at West Point. CPT Mollie Shepard ’14 and CPT Alex Weisser ’14 were in the same company their plebe (freshman) year at the Military Academy.

“It was nice to have a friend close by, and someone to commiserate with as we slogged through year one,” CPT Weisser says.

“Having Alex as a friendly face and piece of home on campus really made a difference,” CPT Shepard says. “We were lucky enough to be placed in the same company with rooms right next to each other our freshman year – definitely an act from God! The next year, we were joined by Maggie Gleason, and then by my brother, Thatcher. We started a St. Andrew’s Dynasty at West Point.”

Gleason and Weisser later served in 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Germany together. In another St. Andrew’s connection, Weisser married Mollie Shepard’s roommate, CPT Alexandra Gia Caudullo, and CPT Shepard was a bridesmaid at the wedding.

“WEST POINT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FAMILY BUSINESS FOR THE SHEPARDS, BUT IT WAS TIME FOR A GIRL TO CONTINUE THE TRADITION,” CPT MOLLIE SHEPARD SAYS.

Mollie Shepard ’14

Mollie Shepard ’14 Alex Weisser ’14

COL (R) George T. Shepard, Thatcher Shepard’s grandfather; COL (R) Thatch Shepard, Thatcher Shepard’s father; and 2LT Thatcher Shepard ’16 at 2nd LT. Shepard’s Airborne School graduation.

“ST. ANDREW’S PROVIDED THE FOUNDATION I NEEDED TO SUCCEED AT WEST POINT. THE ACADEMICS PREPARED ME TO DO WELL IN CLASSES, AND PLAYING FOOTBALL AT ST. ANDREW’S GAVE ME THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DETERMINATION TO GET THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES AT WEST POINT.”

Cadet Luke Tynes ’21 is in his third year at the Military Academy at West Point. As a Beast 1 Squad Leader, he is responsible for helping a squad of nine new cadets with their training and transition to life at West Point.

SOMETHING IN THE WATER

Over the past nine years, five members of the Saints swim team have received appointments to U.S. Service Academies. All were inspired by their coach, COL Thatch Shepard, himself a graduate of West Point.

“After four years at West Point and 27 years of active duty, I incorporate a lot of the culture of the Army into my coaching,” Coach Shepard says. “Whether it’s appearance, conduct, or training standards, or even the use of military movement and operations concepts to get swimmers – and their parents – to the right place at the right time in the right uniform, it all comes in handy coaching nearly 40 swimmers per year.”

“Specific traits of a swimmer that correlate with the Military Academy are endurance, commitment, discipline, sacrifice, and physical fitness,” says 2nd LT Lauren Ousby ’17, a former member of the Saints swim team. “COL Shepard encouraged us to accept the challenge of the academic rigor, the physical fitness standards, and the training requirements West Point is known for, and often shared how the army changed his life.”

Coach Shepard’s influence wasn’t limited to the St. Andrew’s students he coached. West Point Cadet Phoebe Xu and CPT Alex Weisser never swam for the Saints, but both credit Coach Shepard for pointing them to West Point.

strive to develop in their graduates. And with 14 state championships since he became head swimming coach, he’s demonstrated that a great leader brings out the best in his team.”

Former swim team members who share that opinion are coach Shepard’s children, CPT Mollie Shepard and 2nd LT Thatcher Shepard.

“I might be biased, but I know my dad has been an awesome role model to so many students,” CPT Mollie Shepard says. “Besides constantly coaching with that Army lingo, he loves to share his academy experiences. He can definitely tell who has the potential and will do everything he can to push and help them achieve the goal of attending an academy.”

“My father demonstrates every day what it means to be a true leader,” says 2nd LT Thatcher Shepard. “He represents the selfless leadership that the academies

“‘Proud’ is at the top of the list when I describe St. Andrew’s students who’ve received appointments to the academies, but I also feel honored that they trusted my advice and mentoring in making such a big commitment,” Coach Shepard says. “I make sure I stay in touch with them, and I want them to feel comfortable talking to me about their military careers. I want them to have the same positive experience I had serving my country.”

SALUTE TO THE COACH OF THE YEAR

Coach Thatch Shepard was named the 2023 Mississippi Coaches Association’s Swim Coach of the Year. Coach Shepard was also one of eight finalists for the 2023 National Swim Coach of the Year Award.

“COACH SHEPARD HAS BEEN A ROLE MODEL FOR SO MANY ST. ANDREW’S GRADUATES,” CPT WEISSER SAYS. “HE’S A GREAT HUMAN BEING, AND SOMEONE WORTHY OF EMULATION.”

Photo by Jack Allin ’96

Swim coach Thatch Shepard

ST. ANDREW’S HAS LEARNING

DOWN TO A SCIENCE

IN A SINGLE SEMESTER, ST. ANDREW’S STUDENTS EXPLORED THE NORTH POLE, SAVED THE WORLD FROM A MAD SCIENTIST HOARDING RADIOACTIVE URANIUM, AND CAME FACE-TO-FACE WITH MYSTERIOUS CREATURES OF THE NIGHT – ALL IN THE NAME OF SCIENCE.

Blake Bell, Class of 2024

“MEMORABLE REACTIONS AT THIS AGE ARE SURPRISE, WONDER, AND THE QUESTION THAT’S MUSIC TO ANY TEACHER’S EARS:

‘CAN WE DO THAT AGAIN?’” NICOLE ROBINSON, PRE-K3 ART/SCIENCE TEACHER

Nicole Robinson and Gracie Lou Buckner, Class of 2037

reated by Marks McWhorter ’06, chair of the St. Andrew’s science department, and Upper School biology teacher Gracie Bellnap, the Science Adventure Series pushes learning beyond the traditional classroom with engaging, sciencebased experiences for students, families, and the greater Jackson community. The Science Adventure Series inspires curiosity with activities that are not only educational, but just plain fun.

“Science is all around us. Our hope with this program is to remind everyone in the greater Jackson community that there’s always something new and interesting to learn about,” McWhorter says. “Regardless of your age or interest, the Science Adventure Series will introduce you to something that captivates you and makes you more curious about the world around you.”

The “Stop the Mad Scientist!” theme came alive with engineering, chemistry, and physics tasks that provided clues to a scavenger hunt to find (pseudo) uranium hidden on the St. Andrew’s campus. The third theme, “Nocturnality” covered nocturnal flora and fauna and included a night hike around Lake Sherwood Wise.

“Gracie and I teach in the Upper School, so these weren’t students we normally interacted with. It was fun for us to see these Lower and Middle School students get so excited and talk to them about the things they found most interesting,” McWhorter says. “I’m excited about teaching these kids formally in the years to come. I hope they’ll see their science faculty as not just as teachers in a classroom, but as people who are curious and never stop exploring. And I want the kids to start thinking about the McRae Science Center as a living museum and interactive science facility, not just a building where the classrooms are.”

Nights at McRae returns for the 2023-24 academic year with a new slate of science-based adventures.

ADVENTURES FOR FAMILIES AND FOR GROWN-UPS

During the 2023-24 academic year, the Science Adventure Series is expanding to include events for families and adults-only evenings.

October 26 and 27, the McRae Science Center will be transformed into a family-friendly haunted house for the St. Andrew’s Spooktacular. Students will decorate each classroom in the building, exploring spooky-yetscientific themes from skeletons to vampire bats to creepy-crawly animals. The Spooktacular will include a Halloween carnival on the North Campus Plaza and will be open to the public.

The Science Adventure Series kicked off with a new program called Nights at McRae. St. Andrew’s students in grades 4–6 spent the night in the McRae Science Center on the North Campus, conducting experiments and playing games revolving around scientific themes.

St. Andrew’s hosted three Nights at McRae during the 2022-23 school year. Themes included “North Pole Ecology,” which found students creating forests made of construction paper and powdered sugar to study the effects of snow on various types of trees. Next, students plunged their Crisco-coated hands into ice water to learn about the insulating effects of blubber.

FOR A WICKED GOOD TIME

ST. ANDREW’S SPOOKTACULAR

October 26 & 27

ST. ANDREW’S IS ALREADY KNOWN FOR A RIGOROUS SCIENCE CURRICULUM THAT FOCUSES ON HANDS-ON LEARNING AT EVERY LEVEL.

IN 2022, ST. ANDREW’S LAUNCHED THE SCIENCE ADVENTURE SERIES, A NEW PROGRAM THAT IMMERSES STUDENTS – AND ADULTS – IN THE ADVENTUROUS SIDE OF SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION.

NIGHTS AT MCRAE

Family-friendly haunted house and fall carnival at the McRae Science Center on the North Campus

“Fifth grade through twelfth grade students will create the rooms and help with the event,” McWhorter says. “So, the Spooktacular is also reinforcing the students becoming the teachers, which is a proven technique for supporting learning.”

Plans are also underway for Saturday morning sessions geared toward families and kids learning about specific science topics together. The Saturday sessions will be open to families from the greater Jackson community.

An adults-only event, Sip ‘n Science will welcome St. Andrew’s parents and other adults 21 and older to the McRae Science Center for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and informal science activities. Themes might include mixology, the chemistry of cooking, or an ecowalk through the St. Andrew’s on-campus wetlands.

“The family and adults-only events have the same mission as our Nights at McRae student events,” McWhorter says. “We’re showing people that science is not facts to memorize. It’s a way to know and understand what’s around you. The more people connect with science informally, the more they realize how much science influences their everyday lives. The Science Adventures Series is St. Andrew’s filling an educational niche for people in our community.”

BACK TO THE LAB

St. Andrew’s Upper School science program is heavily focused on labs, research projects, and other interactive activities that bring scientific concepts to life.

“Students love hands-on labs,” says Dr. Claudia Bhagat, Upper School chemistry teacher. “I try to add a new lab every year. It takes a lot of planning and a lot of modifications based on the students’ responses to make a lab educationally valuable. I don’t want to just explode pumpkins for show. I want to help students truly understand the chemical concepts.”

According to Bhagat, the most valuable trait a student can bring to a science course and the most valuable trait a science teacher can bring to the student are the same – curiosity.

“Each student’s brain works differently. A good teacher should be curious about how different brains work so they can improve their teaching to reach every student,” Bhagat says. “Teaching is a total joy, but teaching chemistry is even better. I get to do all the labs I like again and again.”

Above: Oliver Goldsbury, Class of 2037; Alice Anne Thigpen, Class of 2037; Dr. Claudia Bhagat and Tina Garg, Class of 2024

For more information about St. Andrew’s Science Adventure Series, visit gosaints.org/ scienceadventureseries.

THE ART OF SCIENCE

A love of scientific learning begins early at St. Andrew’s as students in pre-K3 explore the connections between art and science.

A study of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, known for her paintings of colorful skulls, includes age-appropriate lessons on the human skeletal system and a fun-filled bone scavenger hunt. October brings a study of pumpkins in art, as well as a look at the life cycle of this iconic symbol of fall. A lesson on volcanoes invites students to imagine the islands they would create if they had a chance to build an ecosystem from the ground up. Lessons are hands-on, with pre-K3 students painting, sculpting, and learning how to conduct basic science experiments.

“Three-year-olds are the perfect learners in this curriculum because they’re always asking ‘how?’ and ‘why?’” says Nicole Robinson, Pre-K3 art/science teacher. “They’re ready to jump into learning and be more than just an observer. They want to hypothesize and experiment. Curiosity is at the heart of our curriculum. Memorable reactions at this age are surprise, wonder, and the question that’s music to any teacher’s ears: ‘Can we do that again?’”

REACHING FOR THE STARS

In 1982, Louis Lyell gave St. Andrew’s stu dents the moon and stars.

Lyell donated the funds to build and equip the Speer-Lyell Observatory, the first building constructed on the St. Andrew’s North Campus. The building is named in honor of Lyell’s friend and former NASA associate, German scientist Fridtjof Speer, and Louis’ brother, Dr. Frank Lyell.

In an interview in a 2013 issue of Archways, Lyell reflected on his gift to St. Andrew’s, saying, “There is the opportunity with the observatory to acquaint all students with the knowledge that a world exists beyond that operated with the thumbs. Astronomy embraces physics, chemistry, radio, the classics of literature, and many more things than I can imagine. If students cannot be in awe of the beauty of the skies, they are sorely lacking.”

In 2012, Lyell’s wife, Alison “Tippy” Reimers Lyell ’58, and his daughters, Lorna Chain ’83 and Louise Lampton ’84, surprised him with a Christmas present that both honored Louis Lyell and celebrated his gift to St. Andrew’s. The family established The Louis James Lyell Endowment*, which provides for the permanent upkeep of the Speer-Lyell Observatory.

Louis Lyell died on March 18, 2023. Thanks to his visionary gift, St. Andrew’s students for years to come will continue to reach for the stars.

* For more information on the St. Andrew’s Touchstone Endowment, see page 38.

IN MEMORY OF DR. JOHN D. BOWER — The St. Andrew’s community was saddened by the May 1, 2023 passing of Dr. John D. Bower. A nephrologist known for his pioneering work in kidney dialysis, Dr. Bower was also a generous philanthropist and the founder of the Bower Foundation, a charitable organization committed to improving the health of Mississippians. A parent and grandparent of graduates, Dr. Bower established an endowment at St. Andrew’s in 2001 to support education in the sciences. The school’s John D. Bower INSTAR Scholars Program, an advanced scientific research program, was named in his honor. Photo credit: Joe Ellis

“WE SCIENCE TEACHERS FOLLOW THE ST. ANDREW’S PRINCIPLE OF TEACHING STUDENTS NOT WHAT TO THINK, BUT HOW TO THINK. SO, ST. ANDREW’S STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO WORK LIKE SCIENTISTS. THIS CRITICAL THINKING, STRATEGIZING, AND ANALYZING WILL HELP THEM NOT ONLY IF THEY CHOOSE A PATH IN SCIENCE, BUT IN ALL OTHER WALKS OF LIFE.”

DR. CLAUDIA BHAGAT, UPPER SCHOOL CHEMISTRY TEACHER

SCAN HERE TO SEE 60 FASTPACED SECONDS OF CURIOSITY, EXPLORATION, AND LEARNING DOWN TO A SCIENCE.

WORTHY OF MERIT

IN 2023, ST. ANDREW’S RECEIVED TWO NEW GIFTS TOTALING $1 MILLION TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL’S MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.

NEARLY

DECADES

Merit scholarships allow academically gifted students with financial need to experience a St. Andrew’s education.

The Malone Scholarship, a full scholarship for academically gifted students in grades 7-12, was established in 2005 through a $2 million gift from the Malone Family Foundation. St. Andrew’s was the only school in Mississippi and one of only 50 schools nationwide to receive this prestigious grant. The application process for the Malone Scholarship identified so many qualified applicants that St. Andrew’s supporters were moved to establish a second merit scholarship, the Julia Chadwick Arches to Excellence Scholarship.

IN 2023, THE MALONE FAMILY FOUNDATION PRESENTED ST. ANDREW’S WITH AN ADDITIONAL $500,000 GIFT TO SUPPORT THE MALONE SCHOLARS PROGRAM.

“For nearly two decades, St. Andrew’s and its devoted stewards of our program have been a role model for Malone schools, conducting innovative outreach to

find exemplary scholars and treating the Malone scholarship program as a hallmark of the school’s exceptional education,” says Cathie Wlaschin, executive director of the Malone Family Foundation. “Our St. Andrew’s scholars have thrived, advancing to great colleges and careers in education, tech, law, and medicine. We couldn’t have asked more of St. Andrew’s, truly a beacon of excellence in Mississippi and the nation.”

They bring not only their academic drive, but also so many individual talents and passions. St. Andrew’s students have a way of gently pushing each other, of inspiring each other to be their best selves. Our merit scholars are leaders in that regard.” — Crissie

Walker, Senior Director of Admission

“MY PARENTS WANTED NOTHING MORE THAN TO GET ME INTO A BETTER SCHOOL, BUT IT SIMPLY WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE MALONE SCHOLARSHIP…The quality of the teachers and education at St. Andrew’s was otherworldly compared to my previous school. My St. Andrew’s education challenged and encouraged me to not only be an even better student, but a better person.” — Ashlynn Payne ’21, Student, University of Mississippi

“RECEIVING THE FUNDS THAT INITIALLY CREATED OUR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS THAT ST. ANDREW’S HAS EVER RECEIVED. One of the roles of our school is to change lives, and the Malone grant gave us the opportunity to reach beyond those who could afford St. Andrew’s. It changed the landscape. And it actually made all of us better people.” — Julia Chadwick, Former Head of Upper School • Upon Chadwick’s retirement, the Julia Chadwick Arches to Excellence Scholarship was named in her honor.

“FOR

TWO

NOW, ST. ANDREW’S AND ITS DEVOTED STEWARDS OF OUR PROGRAM HAVE BEEN A ROLE MODEL FOR MALONE SCHOOLS…WE COULDN’T HAVE ASKED MORE OF ST. ANDREW’S, TRULY A BEACON OF EXCELLENCE IN MISSISSIPPI AND THE NATION.”

Cathie Wlaschin, Executive Director, Malone Family Foundation

“HAVING SCHOLARS AT ST. ANDREW’S LIFTS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

“CHARLES VALUED EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS OVER THINGS.

That was obvious in the way he lived his life. Charles’ final gifts, including this gift that will bring new students to St. Andrew’s, reflected what he valued the most.”

Berkley Latimer, Former Head of Upper School, Friend of

Dr. Charles Weeks

Charles Weeks

A GENEROUS GIFT FROM A BELOVED TEACHER

The late Dr. Charles Weeks taught at St. Andrew’s from 1979 to 1997. Dr. Weeks pioneered the school’s distinctive humanities program, served as head of the history department, twice won the Mississippi Economic Council’s Star Teacher Award, and mentored a host of promising students, many of whom became his lifelong friends.

A faithful communicant at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Dr. Weeks had many interests, including travel, music, and environmental conservation. He explored the United States and Europe by bicycle, often stopping to visit former students in cities along the way.

Dr. Weeks died on July 15, 2022. Dozens of St. Andrew’s alumni and former faculty members attended an October memorial service for Dr. Weeks held in the Chapel

of St. Andrew the Apostle on the North Campus, many traveling from locations nationwide to pay tribute to the beloved teacher.

IN A TESTIMONY TO HIS LOVE FOR ST. ANDREW’S, DR. WEEKS LEFT A GENEROUS BEQUEST TO THE SCHOOL IN HIS WILL, GIFTING THE SCHOOL $500,000 TO SUPPORT NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS.

Dr. Weeks also left gifts of $500,000 to St. Andrew’s Cathedral, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, and the Nature Conservancy in Mississippi.

Weeks’ former student, attorney Laura McKinley Glaze ’85, served as the attorney for Weeks’ estate. Glaze is also a former St. Andrew’s faculty member.

“Charles Weeks dedicated his life to his students, pushing them to challenge themselves and each other,” Glaze says. “My senior year at St. Andrew’s, Dr. Weeks awarded me the AP US History Book Award. I went on to major in history in college and I will be a lifelong student of history thanks to Dr. Weeks.”

Dr. Weeks’ longtime friend, Berkley Latimer, a former head of the Upper School, served as the executor of Weeks’ estate.

“Charles valued experiences and relationships over ‘things.’ That was obvious in the way he lived his life,” Latimer says. “Charles’ final gifts, including this gift that will bring new students to St. Andrew’s, reflected what he valued the most.”

SINCE 2005:

45

MALONE SCHOLARS 83

MERIT SCHOLAR GRADUATES OF ST. ANDREW’S

40

JULIA CHADWICK ARCHES TO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARS 100% OF GRADUATES ATTENDED COLLEGE

MALONE AND CHADWICK ARCHES TO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARS HAVE REPRESENTED ST. ANDREW’S AT UNIVERSITIES NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING:

Harvard • Yale • Stanford • MIT

Notre Dame • Emory • Davidson

Georgetown • Northwestern • NYU

Southern Methodist University

Grinnell • University of Mississippi

Mississippi State University • Colby

Bowdoin • NYU School of Law

“WORKING WITH THE MALONE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ONE OF THE GREAT JOYS OF MY WORK AT ST. ANDREW’S.

Now, Dr. Weeks’ amazing gift has offered us even more opportunities to welcome more scholars. It’s a wonderful experience to see these scholars grow, both during their time as students here and as they use their St. Andrew’s education and experiences to pursue new opportunities beyond St. Andrew’s.”

— Stephanie Garriga, Associate Head of School for Advancement and Community Relations

A NEW TOUCHSTONE FOR THE TOUCHSTONE ENDOWMENT

PLANNED GIVING TO THE NEWLY-ESTABLISHED LUMINARY LEAGUE DOUBLES ST. ANDREW’S ENDOWMENT.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of St. Andrew’s Touchstone Endowment. St. Andrew’s celebrated this milestone by creating a new honorary society for the school’s most generous supporters.

THE LUMINARY LEAGUE HONORS THOSE WHO MAKE NEW PLANNED GIFTS OF $1 MILLION OR MORE TO THE TOUCHSTONE ENDOWMENT. THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF THE LUMINARY LEAGUE’S INAUGURAL MEMBERS, THE ENDOWMENT’S POTENTIAL THROUGH PLANNED GIVING HAS DOUBLED OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS.

The invested funds of the Touchstone Endowment ended the last fiscal year at $9.625 million. St. Andrew’s added an estimated $9 million in planned gifts via the newly established Luminary League. These figures, when combined with already existing planned gifts and pledges, bring the St. Andrew’s Touchstone Endowment in invested funds, pledges, and bequests total to nearly $23 million.

The Touchstone Endowment lessens St. Andrew’s reliance on tuition to support the school’s outstanding faculty, academic programs, and facilities. A strong endowment provides long-term financial stability. St. Andrew’s long-term goal is to grow the endowment closer to the independent school average. An endowment of $50 million generates investment returns significant enough to impact future tuition and long-term sustainability for St. Andrew’s.

“ST. ANDREW’S IS A BEACON IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE STATE.

“THIS IMPRESSIVE GROWTH IN OUR ENDOWMENT SPEAKS NOT ONLY TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR LUMINARY LEAGUE DONORS, BUT ALSO TO THEIR LONG-TERM VISION AND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY ENDOWMENT TO ST. ANDREW’S FUTURE. THE ENDOWMENT ENSURES THAT ST. ANDREW’S CAN CONTINUE ITS MISSION FOR THE NEXT 75 YEARS AND BEYOND.” — STEPHANIE GARRIGA, ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS.

“St. Andrew’s is a beacon in the community and the state. The Touchstone Endowment is about extending the school’s legacy and making it sustainable,” says Ellen Leake, whose generosity was instrumental to the establishment of the Touchstone Endowment in 2003 and who, along with her husband, Eason, is an inaugural member of the Luminary League.

A $50 MILLION GOAL

St. Andrew’s immediate goal is to grow the endowment to the independent school average of $50 million.*

An endowment of $50 million generates investment returns significant enough to impact future tuition and long-term sustainability for St. Andrew’s.

SUPPORT FOR ST. ANDREW’S, A LASTING LEGACY FOR DONORS

A planned gift to the endowment is an opportunity to fulfill donors’ wishes in perpetuity. Once an endowment is established, it lasts forever. Your gift is never “spent.” Instead, the principal is invested, with the investment returns used to fund the purpose you select.

Planned gifts, including bequests or gifts of life insurance, are the foundation of the endowment. Donors who make planned gifts of $1 million or more will be honored with membership in the Luminary League.

IF YOU’D LIKE TO DISCUSS A GIFT TO THE TOUCHSTONE ENDOWMENT, PLEASE CONTACT: OR

Stephanie Garriga Associate Head of School for Advancement and

Community Relations

601.853.6029 garrigas@gosaints.org

Chandler Parker MacDonald Director of Development

601.853.6036 macdonaldcp@gosaints.org

THE INAUGURAL MEMBERS OF THE LUMINARY LEAGUE

The members of the Luminary League are leading the way with transformational level new gifts and future bequests to the endowment.

St. Andrew’s thanks the inaugural members of the Luminary League:

Betsy and Kane Ditto

Ouida and Wayne Drinkwater

Ellen and Eason Leake

Mike McRee

The endowment provides a permanent source of support to advance St. Andrew’s mission to nurture a diverse community in the Episcopal tradition, fostering spiritual growth, moral responsibility, academic excellence, and artistic and athletic pursuits, while preparing for a life of service to our community and the world. Leading the charge to ensure sustainable support for the school is the Endowment Committee of Kane Ditto, Ellen Leake, and Andrew Mallinson . We are grateful for their leadership and for being the driving force for this effort.

The Touchstone Endowment is about extending the school’s legacy and making it sustainable.”

ELLEN LEAKE, INAUGURAL MEMBER OF THE LUMINARY LEAGUE

The new turf will keep the Saints on their home field. Even after days of heavy rain, built-in drainage systems will keep the field in peak playing condition.

THE

GRASS REALLY IS GREENER

ST. ANDREW’S IS KICKING OFF THE 2023 FOOTBALL SEASON ON NEW, ARTIFICIAL TURF INSTALLED AT STRIBLING FIELD. THE SAINTS SOCCER AND LACROSSE TEAMS WILL ALSO PLAY ON THE NEW TURF, AND THE CHEER, DANCE, SOFTBALL, AND BASEBALL TEAMS WILL PRACTICE ON THE NEW FIELD WHEN NEEDED.

The decision to make the switch from natural grass to artificial turf was prompted by weather events that often rendered the natural grass field unusable and costly, time-consuming maintenance issues.

“TOO OFTEN, GAMES SCHEDULED AS HOME GAMES HAD TO BE MOVED TO OTHER SCHOOLS OR LOCATIONS BECAUSE THE GRASS FIELD COULDN’T HANDLE ALL OF THE RAIN,” SAYS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH JOHNNY NICHOLS. “STUDENT ATHLETES OFTEN MISSED PLAYING IMPORTANT RIVALRIES AND EVEN SENIOR NIGHTS ON THEIR HOME FIELD.”

Chris ’79 and Stephanie ’79 Scott generously provided the seed money to install the artificial turf. The Scotts spent many nights at Stribling Field cheering on their son, Charlie ’11. Charlie Scott was inducted into the St. Andrew’s Athletic Hall of Fame following an out-

standing career on the football field at St. Andrew’s and at the University of Mississippi.

The new turf will keep the Saints on their home field. Even after days of heavy rain, built-in drainage systems will keep the field in peak playing condition. The turf will never need to be mowed or watered, cutting maintenance costs and time. Other school events and practices can be held on the turf without the worry of frequent use leading to damage.

The new field isn’t the only enhancement coming to St. Andrew’s. Stribling Equipment provided the funding for St. Andrew’s to purchase a new, digital scoreboard, complete with a jumbotron that’s sure to elevate the game day experience for athletes and fans alike. Stribling Equipment is led by Jason Greener ’92, a former chair of the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees. Stribling Field is named in honor of Greener’s grandfather, Roger W. Stribling.

“The new turf and the new jumbotron will give our St. Andrew’s student athletes and coaches, as well as our entire school family and community, the opportunity to play on and attend games at one the best facilities in the area,” Coach Nichols says. “It’s an exciting time for St. Andrew’s athletics.”

GAME CHANGER

THE SAINTS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM WILL HIT THE PRACTICE FIELD WITH NEW SAFETY EQUIPMENT THIS SEASON.

The players will be wearing Guardian Caps, a padded, soft-shell cover worn over the helmet, during all practices. The caps are designed to absorb impact and reduce the risk of concussion. According to Guardian, the cap’s manufacturer, Guardian Caps can reduce impact by up to 33%.

The NFL mandated the use of Guardian Caps for high-contact positions at practices during the 2023 season; some NFL teams have been requiring all players to wear them, regardless of position.

The caps were provided to St. Andrew’s by Dr. Jack Moriarity, a neurosurgeon, and Dr. Risa Moriarity, a professor of emergency medicine at UMMC. The couple’s three children all played sports at St. Andrew’s. Their youngest child, Sargeant, is a sophomore on the Saints football team.

Dr. Jack Moriarity is a trained unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant (UNC) for the NFL. When Saints Head Football Coach Johnny Nichols asked Dr. Moriarity for suggestions on how to improve player safety, Moriarity reached out to his friend and colleague Dr. Allen Sills, chief medical officer of the NFL and parent of a St. Andrew’s graduate. Dr. Sills strongly recommended the caps for St. Andrew’s players.

In 2022, the first year that certain position players in the NFL were required to wear Guardian Caps in preseason practice, those position groups saw a 50% REDUCTION IN CONCUSSIONS VERSUS A PREVIOUS THREE-YEAR AVERAGE.

Source: NFL.com

“AS PARENTS OF STUDENT ATHLETES, RISA AND I HAVE A PERSONAL INTEREST IN PLAYER SAFETY,” DR. JACK MORIARITY SAYS. “I THINK IT’S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT COACH NICHOLS IS ALWAYS FOCUSED ON SAFETY FIRST. GUARDIAN CAPS ARE JUST ONE PART OF ST. ANDREW’S BROAD EFFORT TO IMPROVE PLAYER SAFETY.”

St. Andrew’s commitment to keeping student athletes safe includes ensuring that all coaches and players in every sport are up to speed on current Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) health and safety guidelines. Practice techniques, summer strength and conditioning, regular communication with players, and close monitoring during practices and games are all part of the ongoing focus on safety.

“We very much appreciate this generous donation from Drs. Jack and Risa Moriarity,” says Coach Nichols. “We as coaches, along with our athletic administration and training staff, are intentional in our efforts to ensure player safety. St. Andrew’s athletics has no greater priority than the wellbeing of our student-athletes.”

GUARDIAN CAPS ARE WORN BY:

32 NFL TEAMS

200+ COLLEGES

2,000+ HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS

500+ YOUTH PROGRAMS

Source: Guardian

SO, TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

MARSHALL LOEB

The company I work for, EastGroup Properties, brings people into Jackson and St. Andrew’s is a big selling point in convincing someone to move to this area.”

Marshall Loeb is president and CEO of EastGroup Properties, a real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition, and operation of industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets throughout the United States. Loeb’s children, Alex Loeb, Harper Loeb, MariLiza Almand ’15, and Anna Douglas Almand, all attended St. Andrew’s for all or part of their educations; his youngest child, Sarah Dial Almand, is a ninth grader at St. Andrew’s. Loeb previously served on the St. Andrew’s board from 20012005. Loeb began his professional career as an intern at EastGroup Properties. He brings both a head for business and a strong stage presence; prior to launching his real estate career, Loeb sang on stage with Don

My volunteer commitment to the school is just a very small way that I’m able to support the teachers and administration so that they can continue to do this for my youngest child, who is still a student, and for all of the other children fortunate enough to attend St. Andrew’s.”

Aileen Thomas is an attorney with the firm Jones Walker, LLP specializing in tax credit and public finance transactions. She and her husband, David, are the parents of two St. Andrew’s graduates, Emma ’16 and Brenna ’12, and a current student, Timothy (class of 2029). Thomas has served in numerous volunteer roles at St. Andrew’s, including SAPA treasurer, finance chair for SAPA’s Designer Showhouse, and Annual Fund chair. Thomas was born in Australia and immigrated to the United States as an elementary school student. She attended many different schools as a child, and says, “‘School’ was never a constant in my life. When my children started attending St. Andrew’s, I knew it was a place where they could develop the deep roots I had always wished for, as well as an appreciation for the diversity of the world at large.”

“I LOVE ST. ANDREW’S AND ALL IT STANDS FOR. IN A BROADER PERSPECTIVE, THE SCHOOL PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE METRO JACKSON COMMUNITY.

AILEEN THOMAS

“ST. ANDREW’S IS A PLACE WHERE THE UNIQUENESS OF EACH OF MY CHILDREN HAS BEEN ACCEPTED AND WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN TAUGHT TO ACCEPT THE UNIQUENESS OF OTHERS.

FINDING THE WAY

THE ST. ANDREW’S MOTTO IS “WE WILL FIND A WAY OR WE WILL MAKE A WAY.” THE ANNUAL FUND LEANS INTO THE CONFIDENT, CAN-DO SPIRIT OF THE MOTTO WITH THE THEME

“FINDING THE WAY.”

Grace Le and Leila Taheri, Class of 2037

THE ST. ANDREW’S COMMUNITY FOUND ITS WAY DECISIVELY IN 2022-23, COLLECTIVELY CONTRIBUTING $658,000 TO THE ANNUAL FUND AND BREAKING THE SCHOOL RECORD FOR HIGHEST PARTICIPATION BY MEMBERS OF THE ST. ANDREW’S COMMUNITY.

Sunny and Rubina ’07 Sethi led the record-breaking effort as the Annual Fund co-chairs. Sunny is an entrepreneur and real estate developer. Rubina is a St. Andrew’s graduate and former teacher at her alma mater. The Sethis have three students at St. Andrew’s, Sonu (class of 2029), Emerie (class of 2030), and Suri (class of 2035).

“St. Andrew’s has always had a very special place in my heart. Now, with three kids there, we feel this is the most important cause for the future of our family,” Rubina says. “Beyond education, St. Andrew’s is a community of phenomenal students, parents, and faculty who come together with a shared vision of a better Mississippi.”

CLOSING THE GAP

Tuition covers just over 95% of St. Andrew’s operating budget each year. Annual giving helps bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the full cost of the St. Andrew’s experience.

“YOUR ANNUAL GIFT IS A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN ST. ANDREW’S,” says Chandler Parker MacDonald, director of development. “When you contribute to the Annual Fund, you’re supporting academics, arts,

When unexpected challenges or promising opportunities arise, the Annual Fund allows St. Andrew’s to respond quickly and decisively.

Recent Annual Fund Gifts Supported:

athletics, technology, and financial aid. You’re helping St. Andrew’s attract and retain outstanding faculty and staff. You’re supporting enhancements and maintenance for our beautiful campuses. We’re grateful to our many generous donors who have invested in our students, faculty, and staff through the Annual Fund. Thank you for helping us find a way.”

• Julia Chadwick Arches to Excellence Scholarship

• Equestrian program

• Math and writing labs

• Middle School experiential education

• Professional development

• School bus

• Security communications systems

• Foundations playground

• Speech and Debate program

• Tennis court lighting

• Weight room equipment

• 3D printers

“BEYOND EDUCATION, ST. ANDREW’S IS A COMMUNITY OF PHENOMENAL STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND FACULTY WHO COME TOGETHER WITH A SHARED VISION OF A BETTER MISSISSIPPI.” — Rubina Sethi ’07, Annual Fund Co-chair

THE KEY TO ST. ANDREW’S ABILITY TO FIND A WAY

The Annual Fund provided support for St. Andrew’s equestrian program and the purchase of a new school bus.

HELPING ST. ANDREW’S

THAN K YOU Find a Way FOR

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School thanks donors to the 2022-23 Annual Fund, who generously contributed $658,000, and set a new school record for participation by members of the St. Andrew’s community.

1947 SOCIETY OF ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Generous gifts of $1,947 and up

VISIONARIES

$10,000 and up

The Andrew and Carolyn

Chatham Charitable Fund/ Vanguard Charitable

Alexander and Jennifer Clark

James H. Creekmore & Meredith W. Creekmore Foundation

Colby and Erin Lane

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Lyle

Joyce and David Marion

Nora-Frances and Vaughan McRae

Judy and Bud Robinson

Lan and Whitney Zhou

INNOVATORS

$5,000-$9,999

Donna and Jim Barksdale

Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation

Paul and Amy Catherwood

Patty and Jeff Christie

Donald R. DeZutter

Pat and Bob Drinkwater

Dolly and Wesley Goings

Jason and Betsy Greener

Jared and Christina Marks

The Very Reverend Anne M. Maxwell and Mr. William Hussey

Drs. Dominika and Preston Parry

Sunny and Rubina Sethi

G. Dale and Verna Smith

Ana and Taylor Triplett

Stan and Kim Ward

Rico and Alanna Wright

Gulf Guaranty Life Insurance Company

FOUNDERS

$1,947-$4,999

Anonymous

Tim and Mary Al Alford

Leigh and Lynn Allen

Elizabeth and Warwick Alley

The Rev. Hailey W. Allin and Mr. John M. Allin

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Almond

Eric and Amy Amundson

Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Anderson

Balch and Bingham, LLP

Leslie and Brad Baskin

Dr. and Mrs. James M. Bensler

Mr. and Mrs. Glen R. Brown

Merrida and Tara Coxwell

Jay and Puja Craddock

Jessi and Scott Crawford

Drs. William and Kimberly Crowder

Mrs. and Mrs. L.B. Deer

The T.H. Etheridge Trust/Tam and Nora Etheridge

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Farr, II

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Farr, III

Paige and Peter Fisher

Dr. and Mrs. Lionel Fraser, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Gaillet

Stephanie and Mark Garriga

Kris and Mona Graham

Jason and Mandy Halter

Dr. and Mrs. James H. Hamilton, IV

Dr. Natasha Hardeman and Mr. Willie Moore

William H. Holman, III

Hutchinson Charitable Foundation/ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hutchinson

Robert and Melissa Hutchison

Bob and Lynn Ireland

Robert and Danielle Ireland

Jason and Priscilla Jolly

Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Jones, Jr.

Johanna and Derek Jumper

Cliff and Billie Jo Kent

Ben and Sonja Kerr

Mr. and Mrs. Hite M. Lane

Dr. Berkley and Peggy Latimer

The Ellen and Eason Leake Charitable Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Lewis

Loeb Family Foundation/U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

Attorneys Deshun and Vaterria Martin

Drs. Danny and Hazel McCaughan

Sara Jane and Jeff McCrary

John M. McCullouch

Kendall and Seema McKenzie

Laurie H. McRee

Michael T. McRee Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation for Mississippi

The Rev. and Mrs. Calvin J. Meaders, III

Dr. Romero and Ericka Midgett

Jon and Carol Mitchell Trust

Kellye and Wilson Montjoy

Trudy and Ed Moody

John and Penny Moore

Risa and Jack Moriarity

Frances and Cooper Morrison

Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation for Mississippi

Diane and David Morse

Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely

Mr. and Mrs. James T. Newman

Beth and Steve Orlansky

Sagar and Monica Patel

Carol and George Penick

Anne and Alan Perry

The Perry Family

Justin and Anna Peterson

Dr. Michelle Petro and Mr. David Pharr

Drs. Josh and Jana Phillips

Kathryn and Steve Post

Joe and Karen Powell

Margaret Prine and Robert Lewis

Mary and Alex Purvis

Dr. Xin Qi and Mrs. Yiling Fu

Ravi and Whitney Raju

Sara and Bill Ray

Charles Robertson and Sonny Ruff

Scott and Marcie Robertson

David and Cathey Russell

Dr. Manisha Sethi and Mr. Vikram Malhotra

Jim and Sandra Shelson

Sandesh V. Shettar

Bethany and Lucien Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sones

Jay Sones

Asoka and Seetha Srinivasan

St. Andrew’s Parents’ Association

Joe and Gwennetta Tatum

Stephen L. Thomas

Jan and Andrew Townes

The Tsiouris Family

Sidnette and Trey Turnage

Lanita Vernon-Campbell

Michael and Barbara Wallace

The Warnock Charitable Fund/ Shannon and James Warnock/ Vanguard Charitable

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023.

Hazel and Clarence Weatherspoon, Sr.

Dr. Sheena White and Mr. Marlo White

Holly and Christopher Wiggs

Tim and Tammy Young

Zwiers Family Giving Account/

Bob and Nancy Zwiers/ Fidelity Charitable

PHILANTHROPISTS

$1,250-$1,946

Ivy and Frank Alley

Kay H. Brodbeck

Dr. Yieshan M. Chan and Dr. Hyung

W. Kim

Mandy and Richard Davis

Ujjwal and Soma Dhar

Joe and Dottie Donaldson

Mr. Jay Jenkins

John and Gayla Purvis

Jane and Bill Smith

Adam and Lisa Stone

Wendy and Carter Thompson

BENEFACTORS

$750-$1,249

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Annunziata

Anonymous

Tina and Richard Aplenc

Cordelia and Tom Boone

Kathy and John Brombacher

Gerry and Sandy Buyan

Jeffrey and Lisa Carron

Dr. and Mrs. Joe C. Cook

Ouida and Wayne Drinkwater

Susan and Frank Duke

Cindy and David Dunbar

David and Susie Eaton

June Evans

Mr. and Mrs. Andre E. Foster

Ruth K. Frost

Mr. Cydridge N. Gray and Mrs. Kenisha Martin-Gray

Molly and Adam Griffin

The Han Family

William A. Harkless

Elizabeth Hays

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Higginbotham

Annette and James Hitt

Calvin T. Hull, Jr.

The Johnson Family

Hyun Jung and Eunai Kim

Ayesha Khalid and Naveed AminKhan

Mr. and Mrs. Jay S. Losset

Mr. Daniel Marks and Mrs. Laura Miller

Erin and Cody McCain

Judy and Carl Menist

September Moore

Marcy Fischer Nessel

Beth Peterson

Dr. Michelle A. Purdy

Mitchell Pearl Purdy

Sybil and Seshadri Raju

Holli and Dan Roach

Liz Robertson

Buddy Stallings

Dustin and Erin Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. David M. Thomas, II

Libby Walden

Molly and Robert Walker

Toya and Lardarius Webb

Kathryn Wiener

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy B. Wilkins

Jan and John Wofford

PATRONS

$250-$749

Dr. and Mrs. George E. Abraham, III

Tim and Lizzy Abston

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Aldy

Dr. and Mrs. Mohammad Ali

Deborah W. Allen

Mr. Christian A. Allenburger, III

Betty and John Allin

Vinod and Susan Anand

Susan R. Anderson

Anonymous (11)

Catherine and Brett Ashy

Mine and Serdar Astarlioglu

Mr. and Mrs. Casey M. Bacon

The Beck Family

Chad Bell/Benevity Causes

Claudia and Rajesh Bhagat

Jeffrey R. Blackwood

Mr. and Mrs. George Bobo

Gregory H. Boling, M.D.

Si M. Bondurant

Elizabeth and H. Barber Boone

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard H. Booth

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Bridgforth

Anne Britt

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Bryan

Steve and Heather Bryan

Mr. and Mrs. Minor F. Buchanan

Paul and Jill Buckley

Mr. and Mrs. Som N. Budhraja

Mrs. Bonnie Burgoyne

Greg and Elizabeth Buyan

The Calhoun Family

William and Leigh Campbell

Dr. Jonathan D. Carroll and Dr. Pegah Hosseini-Carroll

Rayford and Tangela Chambers

Joseph Chaudry and Stephanie Gong

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Chism

Salem Chism

William Chism

Vicky L. Clanton

Catherine Gray Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Travis N. Clayton

Jane Randall Cleek

Richard and Karyn Cochran

Monica Colletti

Atty. Gerald Collier and Dr. Charlene Collier

Lynn and Keith Cooper

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper

Adam and Karmen Crawford

Julie B. Crockett

Frances and Justin Croft

Lea and Jim Crongeyer

Douglas Curtis

Laura Becca Daily

Inglish and Matt DeVoss

Chesney and Marc Doyle

Clay and Alissa Elliott

Entergy Matching Grants

Drs. Ike and Aja Eriator

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Everett

Dr. and Mrs. Benedict Ewaleifoh

Mr. and Mrs. James Fanning

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Fender

Blakely Fender

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Ferra

John Rivers Fike/Shell Oil Foundation

Kate and Thomas Fisher

Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Fougerousse

Anna and Andy Frame

Mary L. Franklin

Mrs. Maxine Freeman Murillo

Chelsea and Kevin Freeman

Katie and Clark Gallivan

Cynthia M. Garner

Perry and Jessica Goldsbury

Emily Allenburger Gordon

Dr. Heath Gordon

Glenn and Maureen Griffin

Kim and Rodney Grogan

Thomas E. Guillot

Lester and Ellen Hailey

Dr. and Mrs. James Hamilton, III

Lindsay and Brian Hamm

Steven Harth

Dr. Andrew R. Hayslett and Ms. Kaytie M. Pickett

Melinda and Steve Hendrix

Ruthie Fields Hollis

Dr. Craig Hoppe and Andrew Hoppe

Tamara and Ian Hoppe

Dr. Juebin Huang and Wenjie Wu

Ashley and Tripp Hullender

Patsy Humble

Luanne and James Humphries

Ricky and Megan James

Will and Andrea Janoush

Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Johnson, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Johnson

Katie Krooss-Jones

Sara Nell Jordan

Gerald Joyner

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kime

Hannah and Burney King

Jason and Lauren Kirschberg

Kathy and Mark Knight

Langford Family Giving Fund/Francis and Jennifer Langford/Fidelity Charitable

Robert Langford

Don and Beverly Litchfield

Drs. Clarence and Ivy Lovelady

Drs. Catherine Lowe and David Marbury

Jim Lowery

Susan and Jim Lowery

Beverly and Monte Luehlfing

Chandler and Kyle MacDonald

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Mallinson

Ojus and Jane Malphurs

Kate and Thomas Fisher

Russell Marsalis

Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. May

Jennifer and Jack McCants

Boty McDonald

Douglas McRae

Drew and David McWhorter

Jeannie Melton

Cassie and Will Mendrop

Drs. Blake and Elizabeth Mitchell

Melanie and Richard Morgan

Dale and Bruce Morine

Nelson and Wessie Morris

Susannah and Leif Mylroie

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moss

Luther and Ginnie Munford

Buff Neill

Harry and Barrie Nelson

Madeleine and Will Nichols

Marsh and Yi Nippes

Heidi and Mark Noel

Emily O’Beirne

Rachel Allen Odom

Tracy Oglesby

Holly and Gee Ogletree

Craig and Amanda Orgeron

Kim and Mickey Paduda

Drs. Vipin and Bharti Patel

Chico and Arti Patel

The Honorable and Mrs. Edward E. Patten, Jr.

Leonard and Carolyn Paulding

Rob and Phoebe Pearigen

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Perry, III

Jennifer Patterson Peters

Cindy and Ray Phillips

Emily and Jay Philpott

Marcia and Chuck Poole

Michelle Portera

Janice Jackson Powers

Drs. Suwarna Anand & Anand Prem

George and Jann Puckett

RBC Foundation USA

The Rappai Family

Sujith and Mona Reddy

William Reimers

Susan Roberts

Drs. Denzil and Audrey Robertson

Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Robertson

Damian Romero and Licy Yanes

Cory and Heather Rowe

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Rueff

Dr. and Mrs. Matt Runnels

Josh and Rhonda Russum

Andrea and Jay Sanders

Rebekah McKeown Sanders

Dr. Bo and Julia Sanders

Carlene Scanlon

John and Katherine Scanlon

Linda and John Schmidt

Julie Schumacher-Coffey

Dr. and Mrs. Satnam Lal Sethi

Jessica and Steve Shafer

Susan Shamburger and Clint Smith

Holly and Woody Sistrunk

Mr. and Mrs. Willam A. Skelton, IV

Jerriot and Kimberly Smash

Klara and Phil Smith

Dr. Jay Songcharoen and Dr. Sharon Hong

Dr. and Mrs. Arjun Srinivasan

Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Stacy

Callie and David Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. David Strange

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Sullivan, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Bradford L. Swinney

Mary and Chico Taylor

Minnie Johnson Thomas

Helene L. Thompson

Robyn Touchstone

Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Van Meter, III

Mary Tom Vance

Doug Vance

Lauren and Matthew VanLandingham

Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Vann

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Wade

Anna and Bill Wadlington

Melanie and Warner Wadlington

Constance and Carroll Walker

Blake and Kathryn Lee Ware

Keishunna and Clarence Webster

Roland “Bud” and Lydia Weisser

Bill and Roslinda Wells

Dr. and Mrs. Jess Wesberry

Martha and Murray Whitaker

Carlyle White

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Whittington, III

John and Elisabeth Wiener Fund/ John and Elisabeth Wiener/ Fidelity Charitable

Donald B. Wildman

Mrs. Paige Wilkins

Scott and Michelle Williams

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Winkelmann

David E. Wood

Dr. Rosemarie Word

Drs. Wu Zhou and Hong Zhu

SUPPORTERS

$5-$249

Dr. and Mrs. George Abraham

John and Barbara Adams

Sarah and John D. Adams, Jr.

Scott and Melissa Adams

Bess and William Aiken

Nicole Aldridge

Joan Allaben

Major General Jerrold P. Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Allen

Emily Almas

Jim and Suzanne Almas

Liza Ambriz

Ashish Anand and Varsha Manucha

Fern Anderson

Anamaria and Silviu Andrei

Anonymous (38)

John Applegate

Dr. Carmen April-Washington

Janice and Walter Armstrong

Alberto Arteaga

Heather and Tyler Avery

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Baldwin

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Barrett

Carolyn and Carl Beeks

William and Sharon Beeler

Grace Bellnap

Sarah and Michael Bentley

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bertas

Catherine Bishop

Jordan and Kerri Black

Kendall T. Blake

Dr. and Mrs. Mike Boler

Meredith Boler

Jane Bond

Lisa Boone

Mrs. Helen B. Boone

Lois L. Booth

Mary Margaret and Timothy Boudreaux

Melanie Campbell Bowman

Mimi A. Bradley

Junko and David Bramlett

Dr. Mark F. Breland

Ms. Courtney Brisby

Dr. and Mrs. James B. Brock

Maxine Brock

Jennie Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brown

Morgan and Ben Bryant

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Bryson

Ben Buck

Maya and David Buford

Cathy Bullock

Ive and Valerie Burnett

Dr. and Mrs. William H. Burrow II

Robert Bush

Sharon Busler

Mr. and Mrs. David I. Caddle

Sally M. Caffery

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Caldwell

Chuck and Carol Campbell

Jack and Robin Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. David M. Campbell

Ms. Jerlen Y. Canada

Leslie Martin Carter

Andrew J. Cefalu

Drs. Andrew and Melissa Cefalu

Mr. and Mrs. Rahul Chaddha

Julia B. Chadwick

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christian

Mr. John Christian and Mrs. Priti

P. Patel

Sara Clark

Teresa and Philip Cleek

Carolyn Cloud

Freida Gunn

Rebecca and Deaver Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coody

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023.

Buck Cooper and Elisabeth Malphurs

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore M. Cooperstein

Roger and Catherine Cowan

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cox, III

Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Craddock

Julia and Dennis Cranford

Anna and Michael Crawford

Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins M. Crawford, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Crockett

Cissy Croft

Amey and Keith Crousillac

Luke and Susan Cumberland

Lisa and DeWayne Cupples

Gregory and Emily Curran

Lilly and Nader Dabit

Gary and Marcia Daigle

Pam and Dick David

Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Davis

Taylor and Wes Davis

Larry and KaShonda Day

Ms. Diane S. Day

Herwig and Meghan De Beukelaer

Heather and Pierre de Delva

Dr. Jesse F. Dees and Dr. Mary Evelyn Brown Dees

Tyler Dennis

Stacy DeZutter

Betsy and Kane Ditto

Dr. and Mrs. John E. Dodd, Jr.

Hannah Doggett

Missy Donaldson

Andrew and Carley Dunaway

Dean and Ginger Dunaway

Mr. and Mrs. Colin F. Dunnigan

Mrs. Shea Egger

John and Lisa Eichelberger

Alex and Vicki Elkins

Annie and Gates Elliott

James and Helen Ellis

Dottee and Pete Everett

Jane and Anna Everly

Thomas and Meg Faile

Mr. and Mrs. John Fanning

Michael and Cheryl Farrell

Jessica and Cody Farris

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Faust

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson

Sandra and Jose Flores

James C. Foley

Sally W. Fontenot

Jamie Fougerousse

Freddie and Linda Gaddis

Teresa A. Garcia

Frankie S. Germany

Cynthia Gibbs

Barry and Robin Gibson

Joshua Gleason

Steve and Mary Gleason

Marcia Ann W. Glisson

James and Christine Gooch

Fannie H. Gordon

Jatinder K. Gosain

Greg Graeber

Jan Graeber

Kenny Graeber

Barbara Green

Gloria Green

Jane and Bill Griffin

Mr. and Mrs. Parker Grunkemeyer

Judy T. Hagood

Shaula Hailey

Janet Hale

Hannah Halford

Christi and David Hardy

Barbara Hargrove

Jane and DeMatt Harkins

Christopher Hartfield

Mr. Reuben R. Harvey and Dr. Stacy E. Coulter

Katie and Barrett Hathcock

Marlo Hendrix

Tal and Leah Hendrix

Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Higgins

Jane Hildebrand

Sharon Hockin

Sandra Holman

The Horhn Family

Eva Rose Houde

Dalton Howard and Alan Mouton

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Howard III

Effie Hubanks

Mrs. Mary H. Hudson

Jessie H. Humble

Mr. and Dr. Andrew F. Humphries

Russ and Pat Ingersoll

Cyndi Irons

Scottie Jackson

Kentoria Jenkins

Albert D. Johnson

Jasmine Johnson

Mr. Scott Albert Johnson and Ms. Susan M. Barrett

Janet S. Jones

Margaret Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Edley H. Jones

Susan Shands Jones

Ibby and David Joseph

Janice Joyner

Elizabeth L. Kane

Sharon Kelley

David Kelly

Ms. Carla P. Kelly

Flora T. Kency

Gayle Kennedy

Dr. and Mrs. John M. Kerr II

Jeanna and Jeff Kitchens

Lance and Karen Klein

Nell Knox

Meredith Kochtitzky

George and Felicitas Koller

Ginger and Judson Kroeze

Chris and Lynn Lamb

J.R. Lander

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Lawhorn

Ms. Huong Le and Mr. Ty Nguyen

Mary Leo

Virginia Lewis

Deborah and Michael Lightsey

Ann and Bill Lisk

LaDean and Michael Livingston

Dr. Mark Wilson Sr. and Mrs. Karen Livingston-Wilson

Bobby and Kathy Locke

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Lollar

Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Longabaugh

Ray and Judy Loucks

Toby Lowe

Ms. Kathern Lucas

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Lunn

Matthew Luter

Ms. Martha E. Magnuson

Darin and Brooke Maier

Richard and Carol Maier

Margaret T. Mains

Keturah Maraska

Trent and Julie Marchman

David and Elizabeth Maron

Ann Marshall

Lauren and Edgar Marshall

David and Diane Martin

Dr. and Mrs. Larry Martin

Synola Martin

Robin R. Mayfield

Robert McAdory and Pamela Pape

Mary McCall and Will McArthur

Russ and Linda McArthur

Ms. Suzy McAtee

David and Traci McCain

Dawn McCarley

Dr. and Mrs. Bryant McCrary

Casaundra McCullough

Dr. Karla McCullough

Martha McDonald

Courtney McGee

Nathan and Lesley McHardy

Mrs. Daisy Amos McInnis

Felicia McIntire

Lanny and Nancy McKay

Barbara McLaughlin

Robert and Kathy McRaney

Lauren and Marks McWhorter

The Rev. and Mrs. Calvin J. Meaders, Jr.

Skylar Menist

Tanner Menist

Taylor and Tye Menist

Harlon and Ellie Mills

Dr. and Mrs. Garland Kline Milner

Ms. Marlene Miskell

Julia Mitchell

Nicholas Mitchell

Teresa Moore

Frances and Cooper Morrison

Sallie Moseley

Drs. Eswara and Deepthi Mundra

Don and Crystal Myers

Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Neely

Frances J. Nelson

Corissa Newburger

Ann Niolet

Dr. and Mrs. Yoshitsugu Obi

Doug and Walterine Odom

The Olson Family

Hannah and Abram Orlansky

Melinda Owens and Rolando Roman

Ann R. Pace

Mr. and Mrs. John Pace

Mary Paduda

Pam Pappas

Brigadier General (Ret.) Amos Philip Parker and Mrs. Carol Parker

Sarah Rose and Lee

Parkinson-Morrison

Jessica Patel

Mike and Manisha Patel

Minal Patel

Mr. Chandra Pathak and Mrs. Aradhana Sharma

Donna and Stan Patrick

Katy and Richard Patrick

Oscar and Helen Paulding

Grace Pei

Mrs. Kendra Perkins and Mr. Anthony W. DePrato

Ms. Samantha Pirina

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Potesky

Lauren Powell

Valerie Prado

Albertine Primer

Jessie L. Primer

Wanda Purser

Mary Rawson

Win Rawson

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Ray

Allyn Resch

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rice

Patsy Ricks

Thomas Riesenberger

Nancy Rivas

James and Susie Robinson

Shedrick Rodgers

Erica Rose

Donna Ross

Jim and Sharon Rowe

Donna Rowledge

Rita Royals

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. Runnels

Dr. Julie Rust and Mr. Justin Rust

Charles and Norma Scott

Missye and Mike Scott

John and Ramona Seabold

Maggie Secrest

Kim Sewell

Addison Sharp

Rosemary and Hugh Shaw

Frances Shields

Mr. and Mrs. Will M. Simpson II

Mr. Paramjeet Singh and Mrs. Kuldeep Kaur

Mr. Ravinder Singh and Mrs. Sonia Kaur

Anne A. Smith

Dr. Ann D. Smith

Dr. Paul D. Smith

Kenneth and Cindy Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Smith

Patricia S. Smith

Sam U. Smith, Jr.

Adam and Elizabeth Smitherman

Drs. D’Ann and William Somerall

Kuldip and Navneet Sood

Catherine Southwick

Sharon and Leslie Southwick

Sarah Spann

Diane Spellings

Betty L. Spencer

LuAnn Springer

Henry and Susan Stefanski

Anna and Neal Stephens

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Stephenson Sr.

Caroline and Dick Stewart

Minnie Stewart

Joanna Storey

Kim Stover

Mr. and Mrs. William Bryan Strange IV

Kathleen W. Strickland

JoAnna Stricklin

Pat Sudduth

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Sullivan

Stacy Sullivan

Richard and Julie Summers

Jim and Ward Sumner

Gwendolyn and Dallas Sutton, Sr.

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

Dr. Guillermo J. Tanaka

Laura and Patrick Taylor

Trey and Crystal Taylor

Ethel Jean Tew

Merrill Thomas

Talya D. Thomas

Dorothy S. Thompson

Lauren Cohen Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Thorne

Michael Timmer

Meriwether and Chris Truckner

Katie and Trey Tucker

Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Turnage II

Patsy and Richard Turner Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable

Terri D. Turner

Ellen Underwood

Paul and Wilma VanLandingham

Aileen Hanlon Vanstone

Marie Venters

Kathryn R. Vial

Anne Taite Vogeleer

Holly and Matt Vollor

Dorsey and John Wade

Linda Walker

Sarah Walker

Tom and Crissie Walker

Niping Wang and Huiling Liu

Cheryl Warren

Susan and David Watkins

Emily B. Watson

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Watson

Saana and Henri Paul Watson

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Watt

DeElla Watts

Dick and Susan Weatherholt

Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Wells

Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Wells

Mr. and Mrs. Danny West

Marcia and Steve Whatley

Blair and Daniel White

Caroline and Andy White

Jerry and Sue Whitt Charities/ Fidelity Charitable

Lisa Wigington and Erin Dehon

Dennis and Jennifer Wiles

Leigh Ann and Guy Wilkins

Lenither Williams

Leo and Leonette Williams

Carolyn and Price Wilmesherr

Julia and Clarke Wise

Alabel M. Wiser

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Witt

Dr. and Mrs. John Wofford, III

Britney Wolfe

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Wood

Charles Woods

Hannah Woodward

Mr. and Mrs. Thad Wright

Ben Wynne

Jennifer and David Yates

Deloris and Earsley Young

Mr. and Mrs. Demetrius Young

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Young

Della and Walt Zenon

Elizabeth Zenon

Mr. Jinquan Zhou and Mrs. Jiang Yanhua

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023.

A HEARTFELT VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT — St. Andrew’s Grandparent Valentine’s Day campaign invites grandparents of students to honor their grandchildren. Donors’ grandchildren receive a personalized Valentine’s Day card notifying them that their grandparent(s) made a gift to St. Andrew’s in their honor. Participating grandparents know that their gifts directly support a life-changing education for their grandchildren, and students know that their grandparents – even those grandparents who may not live nearby – are interested and involved in their day-to-day school experiences. And that’s a match that would make Cupid proud.

ALUMNI GIVING

*1947 Society Member

CLASS OF 1960

June Wilkinson Evans

CLASS OF 1963

Kendall Blake

CLASS OF 1968

Rob Farr*

CLASS OF 1971

Susan Roberts

CLASS OF 1973

Eddie Guillot

CLASS OF 1974

Vaughan McRae*

Sallie Roper Moseley

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

CLASS OF 1975

Cal Hull

CLASS OF 1976

Robert Bush

Carl Menist

Frances Rone Morrison*

CLASS OF 1978

Hannah Kitchings King

Beth Wilson Peterson

Dan Roach

CLASS OF 1979

Buff Neill

Ben Wynne

CLASS OF 1980

Catherine Gray Clark

Jon Langford

John Wiener

CLASS OF 1981

Julie B. Crockett

Emily Mosby Curran

Wilson Lyle*

Marcy Fischer Nessel

CLASS OF 1982

Anonymous

Paul Buckley

Hank Holman*

Robert Langford

September Moore

Stacy Robinson Sullivan

CLASS OF 1983

Bethany Shofner Gaillet*

CLASS OF 1984

Richard Aplenc

Win Rawson

Joanna Miller Storey

CLASS OF 1985

Paul Catherwood*

Jennifer Patterson Peters

CLASS OF 1986

Jeffrey Blackwood

Missy Donaldson

Kathleen Conner Strickland

CLASS OF 1987

Leslie Martin Carter

Elizabeth McNease Hays

CLASS OF 1988

Warwick Alley*

Scott Albert Johnson

Ravi Raju*

Arjun Srinivasan

CLASS OF 1989

Paige Ford Fisher*

Peter Fisher*

Cynthia Chunn Gibbs

Rebekah McKeown Sanders

CLASS OF 1990

Susan Margaret Barrett

Kenny Graeber

CLASS OF 1991

Derek Jumper*

Michelle Petro Pharr*

Will Reimers

Margie Ditto Van Meter

CLASS OF 1992

Katie Greene Gallivan

Jason Greener*

Keturah Thurmond Maraska

Jay Sones*

CLASS OF 1993

John D. Adams

Catherine Allenburger Ashy

DeMatt Harkins

Anna Ditto Peterson*

John Scanlon

Ken Sones*

Patrick Taylor

CLASS OF 1994

Jamie Fougerousse

Emily Allenburger Gordon

Robert Ireland*

Priscilla Almond Jolly*

Jim Perry

Alex Purvis*

John M. Runnels

Katherine Mills Scanlon

CLASS OF 1995

Scott Adams

Leigh Rhodes Campbell

Buck Cooper

Katie Krooss-Jones

J.R. Lander

Elisabeth Malphurs

CLASS OF 1996

Jack Allin*

Herwig De Beukelaer

Greg Graeber

Barrett Hathcock

Andrew Neely

Melinda Owens

Elizabeth O’Neal Smitherman

CLASS OF 1997

Elizabeth Stevens Buyan

John Paul Fougerousse

Kathy Harrell Knight

Rachel Baird Newman*

Michelle A. Purdy

Steve Shafer

Anne Taite Vogeleer

Carlyle C. White

CLASS OF 1998

Carmen April-Washington

Andrew Chatham*

Frances Patterson Croft

Justin Croft

Mona Patel Graham*

Erin Powell McCain

Crystal Buie Taylor

Aileen Hanlon Vanstone

CLASS OF 1999

Taylor Morse Davis

Anna Purvis Frame

Kathryn M. Post*

Lucien Smith*

CLASS OF 2000

Ben Buck

Alexander Clark*

Josh Gleason

Sara Jane McCrary*

Marsh Nippes

CLASS OF 2001

Chase Bryan

Robert Farr*

Taylor Neely Menist

Jay Songcharoen

Trey Wofford

CLASS OF 2002

Lizzy Jones Abston

Emily Almas

Heather Moore Avery

Whitney Buchanan Clayton

Chelsea Taylor Freeman

Susannah Morse Mylroie

Abram Orlansky

Cathy Southwick

Meriwether Wofford

Truckner

Caroline Morrison White

CLASS OF 2003

Brad Baskin*

Mark Breland

Jordan Hailey Bryan

Laura Becca Daily

Adam Griffin

Ashley Wells Hullender

Marty Hitt Kelly

Rachel Odom

Andrew Rueff

Claire Patrick Strange

Lauren Cohen Thompson

Ellen Underwood

Matthew VanLandingham

CLASS OF 2004

Anonymous (2)

Melanie Smith Crawford

Carrie Menist

Grunkemeyer

Douglas McRae

Will Nichols

CLASS OF 2005

Taylor Triplett*

CLASS OF 2006

Anonymous

Leslie Wells Baskin*

Nell Knox

Catherine Lowe

Marks McWhorter

Tye Menist

Kate Royals

CLASS OF 2007

Rivers Fike

Madeleine Peeples Nichols

Sam Potesky

Rubina Sood Sethi*

CLASS OF 2008

Sarah Rose Parkinson

Lee Morrison

Sandesh Shettar*

CLASS OF 2009

Charles S. Woods

Henri Paul Watson

CLASS OF 2010

Hannah A. Halford

CLASS OF 2011

William Chism

CLASS OF 2012

Salem Chism

Skylar Menist

CLASS OF 2013

Tanner Menist

CLASS OF 2017

Addison Sharp

CLASS OF 2019

Julia Mitchell

ALL HONORARIUMS

In honor of Sims Abdalla

Gayle Kennedy

In honor of Anabelle and Elias Abraham

Dr. and Mrs. George Abraham

Douglas Curtis

In honor of Grant and Cate Abston

Mr. and Mrs. Edley H. Jones

In honor of Gigi and Jack Adams

Kathy and John Brombacher

In honor of Hartley and Thatcher Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Danny West

In honor of Ivy and Warwick Alley

Ivy and Frank Alley

In honor of Henry Anderson

Larry and Kashonda Day

In honor of Katy Jane and Maggie

Jack Anzenburger

Jack and Robin Campbell

In honor of Susanna Ashy

Mr. Christian A. Allenburger, III

Ibby and David Joseph

In honor of Derrick Aziz

Minnie Johnson Thomas

In honor of Madeleine Bader

Dr. and Mrs. Larry Martin

In honor of Mirren Bailey

William and Sharon Beeler

In honor of Palmer Baker

Bobby D. Locke, Jr.

In honor of Rylan Baldwin

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Baldwin

Kenneth and Cindy Smith

In honor of Lainey Banks

Jeanna and Jeff Kitchens

In honor of Olivia Victoria Baskin and Evelyn Alexander Baskin

Barry and Robin Gibson

In honor of Hudson and Jackson Bataille

Susan and David Watkins

In honor of Grace Bellnap

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

In honor of Jasmine and Scott Bennett

Charles and Norma Scott

In honor of Rabb and Lewis Bentley

Ms. Suzy McAtee

In honor of Anderson Bertas

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper

In honor of Anna Powell and Harper Black

Holly and Gee Ogletree

In honor of Ford and Jacob Boone

Mrs. Helen B. Boone

Harlon and Ellie Mills

In honor of Sam Wade Booth and Fletcher Booth

Lois L. Booth

In honor of Jude and Mary Brock

Maxine Brock

In honor of Amy and Laura Brodbeck

Kay H. Brodbeck

In honor of Leighana and Bella Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brown

In honor of Andrew Brown

Jennie Brown

In honor of Hailey, Carson, and Caden Bryan

Shaula Hailey

In honor of Teddy Bryant

Don and Beverly Litchfield

In honor of Paul Buckley

Kathryn and Steven Post

In honor of Sahai Kaur Budhraja

Mr. and Mrs. Som N. Budhraja

In honor of Greer Montgomery Burke

Anonymous

In honor of Hailey Burnes

Ms. Kathern Lucas

In honor of Evan Walker Burns

Mr. and Mrs. George Bobo

In honor of William and Richard Burrow

Dr. and Mrs. William H. Burrow, II

In honor of Charlie and Henry Buyan

Gerry and Sandy Buyan

In honor of Riley Holden Caraway

Janet S. Jones

In honor of Ella Cefalu

Andrew J. Cefalu

In honor of Julia Chadwick

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

In honor of Morgan and Lauryn Chambers

Rayford and Tangela Chambers

In honor of Surya and Thara Christian

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christian

In honor of Stone, Lilli, Josephine, and Styles Cleek

Teresa and Philip Cleek

In honor of Kate Cochran

Joan Allaben

In honor of Tia Coleman

Rita Royals

In honor of Nicolas Colletti

Frankie S. Germany

In honor of Henry and Andrew Cooper

Ojus and Jane Malphurs

In honor of Madison Cox

Fannie H. Gordon

In honor of Ari and Nina Craddock

Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Craddock

In honor of Adelaide Amey Crawford

Amy and Keith Crousillac

In honor of Joshua Crockett

Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Crockett

In honor of Emily Crongeyer

Emily B. Watson

In honor of Oliver Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Davis

In honor of Mary Manning and Fields Davis

Diane and David Morse

In honor of Micah M.M. Davis

Margaret Jones

In honor of Aiden Day

Ms. Diane S. Day

In honor of Larry Day, Sr.

Larry and Kashonda Day

In honor of Caroline Evans de Gantes

June Evans

In honor of Susan Deason

Dorsey and John Wade

In honor of Teresa Deer

Cathy Bullock

Dawn McCarley

In honor of Leo DeMoney

Kim Stover

In honor of Karcher DeVoss

Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Davis

In honor of Joy Dhar

Dr. and Mrs. Ujjwal Dhar

In honor of William Dunaway

Dean and Ginger Dunaway

In honor of Colin Dunnigan

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

In honor of Connor Dunnigan

Russ and Pat Ingersoll

In honor of Mark and Lucy Eaton

Susan R. Anderson

In honor of John Mason, Caroline, and Arch Eichelberger

John and Lisa Eichelberger

In honor of Noah Eiland

Martha McDonald

In honor of Jack and Henry Elliott

Luke and Susan Cumberland

In honor of Mattie Ellis

James and Helen Ellis

In honor of Evie and Paige Engle

Melanie Campbell Bowman

In honor of Mark Fanning

Avery Thomas

In honor of Rolen Fanning

Ann and Bill Lisk

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023.

In honor of Robert Farr, IV

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Farr, II

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Ferra

In honor of Luke and Will Fender

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Fender

In honor of Dr. Jim Foley

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

Drs. William and Kimberly Crowder

In honor of Sybil and Davis Frame

John and Gayla Purvis

In honor of Keifer and Willa Freeman

Mrs. Maxine Freeman Murillo

In honor of Justin and Madissen Gaddis

Freddie and Linda Gaddis

In honor of Vivienne Louise Galvis

Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Wells

In honor of Marlowe Garcia

Teresa A. Garcia

In honor of Charlie Garner

Cynthia M. Garner

In honor of Stephanie Garriga

Donald B. Wildman

In honor of Andew and Chris Gordon

Mr. Christian A. Allenburger, III

In honor of Jan Graeber

Elizabeth and Greg Buyan

In honor of Beth Graham

Anonymous

Caroline and Andy White

In honor of Mila, Luke, and Ashna Graham

Drs. Vipin and Bharti Patel

In honor of Charlotte Graves

Anonymous

In honor of Thomas Greener

Thomas and Meg Faile

In honor of Vincent, Crawford, and Annie Griffin

Glenn and Maureen Griffin

In honor of Will and Virginia Grunkemeyer

Judy and Carl Menist

In honor of James Michael

Hambrick, III and William Charles Hambrick

The Beck Family

In honor of Ally, Anna Kate, and Mason Hamilton

Dr. and Mrs. James Hamilton, III

In honor of Sarah Michael and Mary

Powell Hardy

Dr. and Mrs. Mike Boler

In honor of Annie Mae Harkins

Freida Gunn

In honor of Tia Lisa and Tai Layla Harris

Drs. Clarence and Ivy Lovelady

In honor of Lucas, Jack, and Julia Harth

Steven Harth

In honor of Harry Hayslett

Janet Hale

In honor of Charles Whatley Hemleben

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Faust

In honor of Carrigan Henderson and Caleigh Mason

Dr. Carmen April-Washington

In honor of Tal and Leah Hendrix and Family

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Alford

In honor of Cobb, Ann Mabry, Mary Tait, and Walt Hendrix

Melinda and Steve Hendrix

In honor of Lily Hillhouse

Patsy Ricks

In honor of Vivian Holman

Sandra Holman

In honor of Connor and Kevin Hoppe

Dr. Craig Hoppe

In honor of Josephine and Abigail Hudson

Mrs. Mary H. Hudson

In honor of Evie and Thomas Humble

Patsy Humble

In honor of Jessie Humble

Jane and Anna Everly

In honor of Emily and Abby Ireland

Gary and Marcia Daigle

In honor of Myles Jackson

Barbara Green

Cheryl Warren

In honor of Henry and Catherine James

Rosemary and Hugh Shaw

In honor of Anna, William, and Carlton Johnson

Libby Walden

In honor of Charlie, Benjamin, and Lily Margaret Johnson

Albert D. Johnson

In honor of Spencer Johnson

Betty L. Spencer

In honor of Stella and Eva Jolly

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Almond

In honor of Mary Ester Jones

JoAnna Stricklin

In honor of Jasper Marie Jones

Katie Krooss-Jones

In honor of Marty Hitt Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. William Bryan

Strange, IV

In honor of Kylie Kency

Flora T. Kency

In honor of Oliva Grace Kent

Donna Rowledge

In honor of Poppy, Millie, and Jonah Kerr

Dr. and Mrs. John M. Kerr II

In honor of Jack and Barrett Kimmel

LuAnn Springer

In honor of Burney and Hannah King

Kathryn and Steve Post

In honor of Meredith Kochtitzky

Rita Royals

In honor of Patten, Celia, Mary Emily, and Eliza Kate Lane

The Honorable and Mrs. Edward E. Patten, Jr.

In honor of Addison LaRose

Joe and Dottie Donaldson

In honor of Isabelle Lawhorn

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Lawhorn

In honor of Susan McEuen Lawler

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

In honor of Kevin Lewis

Ben and Sonja Kerr

Marcia and Chuck Poole

In honor of Sophie Lewis

Virginia Lewis

In honor of Anna Caroline and Gracie Reid Lollar

Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Higgins

In honor of Caroline Lowery

Susan and Jim Lowery

In honor of Blake P. Luehlfing

Beverly and Monte Luehlfing

In honor of Dr. Matt Luter

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

In honor of Parker MacDonald

Brigadier General (Ret.) Amos

Philip Parker and Mrs. Carol Parker

In honor of Romans and Harper Maggio

David and Beth Maggio

In honor of Brooks Maier

Richard and Carol Maier

Mary Tom Vance

In honor of Asha and Priya Malhotra

Dr. and Mrs. Satnam Lal Sethi

In honor of Andrew, Thomas, and Rebecca Mallette

Ruthie Fields Hollis

In honor of Millie and Emma Mallinson

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Mallinson

In honor of Dr. and Mrs.

Ojus Malphurs

Annette and James Hitt

In honor of Carter Marchman

Trent and Julie Marchman

In honor of Hollie Marjanovic

Dr. and Mrs. Benedict Ewaleifoh

In honor of Jackson and Mila Marjanovic

Sara Nell Jordan

In honor of Waylon Marks

Pam Pappas

In honor of Ann Marshall

Sarah Rose and Lee

Parkinson-Morrison

George and Jan Puckett

In honor of Harrison and McNeil Martin

David and Diane Martin

In honor of Lyla Witt May

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Witt

In honor of June Mayfield

Robin R. Mayfield

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Winkelmann

In honor of Norah McArthur

Russ and Linda McArthur

In honor of Lucy McCain

Ethel Jean Tew

In honor of Lissa, Jane, and Kate McCrary

Dr. and Mrs. Bryant McCrary

Sara Jane and Jeff McCrary

In honor of Matthew McCullough

Casaundra McCullough

In honor of Ray McFarland

Thomas Allin

Martha Langford

Stephen Russell

In honor of Lottie McHardy

Nathan and Lesley McHardy

In honor of Tinsley and Tatum McLaughlin

Barbara McLaughlin

In honor of Greg and Mark McMillin

David McMillin

In honor of Nora-Frances and Vaughan McRae

Douglas McRae

In honor of Mike McRee

Anonymous

In honor of Marks McWhorter

Mr. and Mrs. Minor F. Buchanan

In honor of Everett, Ava, and Chloe Meaders

The Reverend and Mrs. Calvin J. Meaders, Jr.

In honor of John and Styles Menist

Judy and Carl Menist

In honor of Judy Menist

Mr. and Mrs. Parker Grunkemeyer

In honor of Judy and Carl Menist

Hannah Woodward

In honor of Mia and R.K. Miller

Scottie Johnson

In honor of Luke and Peyton Milner

Dr. and Mrs. Garland Kline Milner

In honor of Jude, Shepherd, and Hazel Misenar

Sharon Busler

In honor of Andrew Mitchell

Rita Royals

In honor of the Moody Girls

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Higginbotham

In honor of Anaya Morgan

Anonymous

In honor of Jackson Matthews Morris

Nelson and Wessie Morris

In honor of Kate Curry Morrison

G. Dale and Verna Smith

In honor of Will and Charles Mouton

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Howard, III

In honor of Finn Meyers

Don and Crystal Meyers

In honor of Ann Lawson and Saxon Mylroie

Diane and David Morse

In honor of Mary Cecilia and Birdie Neely

Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely

In honor of Zoe Nelson

Frances J. Nelson

In honor of Neil and Elliotte Norman

Ive and Valerie Burnett

In honor of Thomas and James O’Beirne

Emily O’Beirne

Frances Shields

In honor of Grace Olson

The Olson Family

In honor of Victoria, Mackenzie, and Thomas O’Neil

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Mallinson

In honor of Samuel Orlansky

Beth and Steve Orlansky

In honor of Eli and Penny Pace

Ann R. Pace

In honor of Georgia, Mack, and Elis Paduda

Ann Niolet

Mary Paduda

In honor of Donna Patrick Anonymous

In honor of Alleah Paulding

Oscar and Helen Paulding

In honor of Libby and Miles Perry

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kime

In honor of Elle Pharr

Ruth K. Frost

In honor of Eloise, Edie Jane, and Easton Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Thad Wright

In honor of Allexis Phillips

Cindy and Ray Phillips

In honor of Zari Primer

Albertine Primer

Jessie L. Primer

In honor of Jack Purvis

John and Gayla Purvis

In honor of Dr. John E. Rawson

Win Rawson

In honor of Win Rawson and Katherine Rawson Kronzer

Mary Rawson

In honor of Sara and Bill Ray

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

In honor of Toshino Rayford

Taylor and Tye Menist

In honor of Sophia, Olivia, Audrey, Michael, and John Rice

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rice

In honor of Thomas Riesenberger

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

In honor of Layla Roberts and Leah Turner

Janice and Walter Armstrong

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023.

In honor of Nate and Cece Robertson

Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Robertson

In honor of Linda Rodriguez

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

In honor of Riley-Paige Rose

Mrs. Daisy Amos McInnis

In honor of Annette and Isabelle Rueff

Dr. and Mrs. Jess Wesberry

In honor of the St. Andrew’s Advancement Team

Jan and John Wofford

In honor of St. Andrew’s Faculty

Anonymous

Julia Chadwick

In honor of Sophia and Sean Sabin

Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Jones, Jr.

In honor of Charles Sanders

Andrea and Jay Sanders

In honor of Connor and Nathan Scanlon

Carlene Scanlon

In honor of Windsor Seabold

Bess and William Aiken

In honor of Sonu, Emerie, and Suri Sethi

Dr. and Mrs. Satnam Lal Sethi

In honor of Sunny and Rubina Sethi

Elizabeth and Warwick Alley

In honor of Abigail, Jacob, and Jude Shannon

Carolyn and Carl Beeks

In honor of Alexander and Mariana Shiepis

Henry and Susan Stefanski

In honor of John and Lillian Sistrunk

Holly and Woody Sistrunk

In honor of Christopher and William Skelton

Major General Jerrold P. Allen

In honor of Isabella Smash

Casaundra McCullough

In honor of Beth and Lucien Smith

Lynn and Keith Cooper

In honor of Simon Smith

Patricia S. Smith

Sam U. Smith, Jr.

In honor of Liam, McEwen, and Cooper Smith

Jane and Bill Smith

In honor of Dr. Paul Smith

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

Jane and Anna Everly

In honor of Caroline Snedeker

Barbara Hargrove

In honor of Josie, Ford, and Gabe Sones

Donna Barksdale

In honor of Evelyn Spellings

Diane Spellings

In honor of Riley and Zoe Sprayberry

Dr. Jesse F. Dees and Dr. Mary

Evelyn Brown Dees

In honor of Conner Stallings

Buddy Stallings

In honor of Miles and Ann Claire Stephenson

James and Christine Gooch

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Stephenson

In honor of Charlie and Ruth Stewart

Caroline and Dick Stewart

In honor of Amber Stewart

Fern Anderson

Minnie Stewart

In honor of Max and Sally Stover

Janice Jackson Powers

In honor of Clayton Summers

Richard and Julie Summers

In honor of May and Annabeth Taylor

Anne A. Smith

Mary and Chico Taylor

In honor of Emerson Thigpen

Michael and Cheryl Farrell

In honor of Ruby Thomas

Merrill Thomas

In honor of Timothy Thomas

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson

In honor of Hailey and Chloe Thompson

Ms. Marlene Miskell

Dorothy S. Thompson

In honor of Anna Beth and Joshua Webster Thorne

Gloria Green

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Thorne

In honor of Michael Timmer

Kathryn and Steve Post

In honor of Chayse Townsend

Deloris and Earsley Young

In honor of Brooks Tranum

Mr. and Mrs. John Fanning

In honor of Eloise Turnage

Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Turnage, II

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Wade

In honor of Henry Lee, Josephine

Grace, and Lucille Ann Vaughn

Marcia and Steve Whatley

In honor of Graham Veillette

Bill and Roslinda Wells

In honor of Kate Vollar

Martha and Murray Whitaker

In honor of Annie and Wesley Walker

Constance and Carroll Walker

In honor of Hayes Walker

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Baldwin

Kenneth and Cindy Smith

Linda Walker

In honor of Lindsey and Ryan Ward

Dale and Bruce Morine

In honor of Claire, Emma, and Sadie Ward

Drs. D’Ann and William Somerall

In honor of Blake Ware

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bryan, Sr.

In honor of Amelia Carole, Jay, and Eliza Warnock

Dr. and Mrs. James L. Warnock, Jr.

In honor of Web and Douglas Watkins

Susan and David Watkins

In honor of Fisher and Shepherd Watson

Robert and Kathy McRaney

In honor of Elise Wells

Della and Walt Zenon

In honor of Aiden Wheatley

DeElla Watts

In honor of Drew and Lee White

Frances and Cooper Morrison

In honor of Charlie and Elizabeth

Jane Whittington

Jane Bond

In honor of Elena Wiles

Jeannie Melon

Dennis and Jennifer Wiles

In honor of Sally and Clayton Wilkins

Sally W. Fontenot

In honor of Zoey Grace Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Caldwell

In honor of Leo Williams, IV

Leo and Leonette Williams

In honor of MacNeil Wise

Jim and Sharon Rowe

In honor of David Witt

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coody

In honor of Holden Woerner

Elizabeth L. Kane

In honor of Johnny, Charlie, and Elizabeth Wofford

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boone

In honor of David E. Wood

Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely

In honor of Henry and Arthur Wood

Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Wells

In honor of Carter Woodruff

Dr. and Mrs. William H. Burrow, II

In honor of Justin and Madison Word

Roger and Catherine Cowan

DeElla Watts

Dr. Rosemarie Word

In honor of Connor Young

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hutchinson

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Young

ALL MEMORIALS

In memory of Sidney P. Allen

Deborah W. Allen

Rachel Allen Odom

In memory of Christian Alexander Allenburger, IV

Risa Aleithawe

Mr. Christian A. Allenburger, III

Missy and David Hoster

In memory of Mrs. Johnnie T. Amos

Mrs. Daisy Amos McInnis

In memory of Robert Bass

Dorsey and John Wade

In memory of Craig Bluntson

Mary L. Franklin

In memory of Melissa W. Bondurant

Si M. Bondurant

In memory of Dr. John Bower

Stephanie Garriga

In memory of Richard Bradley

Mr. and Mrs. Stan Patrick

Dr. Randy Patterson

In memory of Vernon Chadwick

Drew and David McWhorter

In memory of Ganganna Chandraiah

Sandesh Shettar

In memory of Alton and Mary Cobb

Stephanie and Mark Garriga

In memory of Charlene J. Cole

The Horhn Family

In memory of Elizabeth Cate Collins

Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely

In memory of Fred Dawson

Harry and Barrie Nelson

In memory of Bee Donley

Ray and Judy Loucks

In memory of David Dunnigan

Helen Elizabeth “Libba” Cook

In memory of Robert Earle Farr

Alice T. Perry

In memory of Ron Fender

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Fender

In memory of Dr. Joe Hagood

Judy T. Hagood

In memory of Elaine Hallum

Stan and Donna Patrick

In memory of Melinda Jo Hoppe

Andrew Hoppe

Dr. Craig Hoppe

In memory of John Jenkins

Stephanie and Mark Garriga

In memory of Mrs. Harriet Causey

Decell Kuykendall

Dr. Ann D. Smith

In memory of Allison Lightwine

Betsy and Michael Halstead

In memory of Louis James Lyell

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Alford

Ann Brock

Elizabeth and Greg Buyan

Julia Chadwick

Susan and Frank Duke

Stephanie and Mark Garriga

The Goodwin Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jason S. Greener

Alexandra S. Gressitt

Susan Shands Jones

David H. McCain

Charlotte and Richard McNeel

Brigadier General (Ret.) Amos Philip Parker, Jr. and Mrs. Carol Parker

Julie and Tom Powell

Reimers Timber Department

Marion Samuel

Kurt Schneider

Susanna Speer and the Speer Family

Mary and Chico Taylor

Jan, Andrew, and Holland Townes

Dorsey and John Wade

In memory of Mama Crow

Annette and James Hitt

In memory of Constance

Brunt McCants

Jennifer and Jack McCants

In memory of Philip McCaull

Helen Elizabeth “Libba” Cook

In memory of Bo McEuen

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

In memory of Mrs. James McMullin

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moss

In memory of Ruth Russell Monsour

Ben and Mary Shurett

In memory of Dr. Michael

Gregory Morris

Nelson and Wessie Morris

In memory of Robert L. Morrison

Verna and G. Dale Smith

In memory of Amit Kumar Nayyar

Puja and Jay Craddock

In memory of Sarah S. Nelson

Sarabeth Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Luke Lampton

In memory of Jim Nippes

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

Marsh and Yi Nippes

Stan and Angie Smith

In memory of Catherine

“Kay” Patterson

Sidney and Kristin Allen

Christian A. Allenburger, III

Anonymous

Elizabeth and H. Barber Boone

Bill and Myra Cook

Frances and Justin Croft

Pam and Dick David

The Garrigas

Jan and Greg Graeber

Martha W. Hogue

Ibby and David Joseph

Sharon Kelley

The Ellen and Eason Leake

Charitable Foundation

Charlotte and Richard McNeel

Armin J. Moeller, Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Walter Neely

The Doug Odom Family

Mary and Alex Purvis

Crystal and Will Skelton

Janet and Charlie Spain

Burger Vaughan

Patti and Rick Venturini

Jan and John Wofford

In memory of Joyce Peck

Stephanie and Mark Garriga

In memory of Judy Mauzé Philpott

Emily Allenburger Gordon

In memory of Harvey Oakes Sargeant

Risa and Jack Moriarity

In memory of Tom Scott

Brigadier General (Ret.) Amos Philip Parker, Jr. and Mrs. Carol Parker

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith, Sr.

Sam U. Smith, Jr.

In memory of Reed D. Stacy

Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Stacy

In memory of Betty Ruth Boyls Stone

Jan and John Wofford

In memory of Tim and Maxine Sullivan

Janice Jackson Powers

In memory of Sheila Sundaram

Emily Almas

In memory of Perry Tyner Tate

Joy Tyner

In memory of Mr. Ronald S. Vaughan

Richard and Julie Summers

In memory of Whitney Luckett Watkins

John Briggs Family

Susan and David Watkins

In memory of Dr. Charles

A. Weeks Anonymous

Jeanne Wells Cook

Rick Edie

Fidelity Charitable

Susan and John Haile

Ann Heidke

Elbert R. Hilliard

Taylor and Beth Kitchings

J.R. Lander

Dr. Berkley and Peggy Latimer

Jay Lawrence

Stinson and Andrew Liles

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

Dr. Randy Patterson

Kathleen Strickland

Laura and Patrick Taylor

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023.

John and Elisabeth Wiener Fund

Alabel Wiser

In memory of Marsha McCarty Wells

Leslie and Brad Baskin

Ashley and Tripp Hullender

Nell Knox

In memory of Randy Wise

Julia and Clarke Wise

MAY DAY 2023 IMAGINING TOGETHER

ST. ANDREW’S LOWER SCHOOL CELEBRATED MAY DAY 2023 WITH THE THEME “IMAGINING TOGETHER.”

The May Day Grand Marshall was retired Lower School music teacher and Alpha-Omega graduate Susan Lawler ’75. As students took the field for their final dance, Head of Lower School Dr. Shea Egger reminded those in attendance, “As we look forward to the future of St. Andrew’s and the next 75 years, we know imagination will play a key role. When we bravely imagine together, we will reach new heights.”

THAN K YOU

FOR A JOB WELL DONE

ST. ANDREW’S WISHES THE FOLLOWING RETIRING OR DEPARTING STAFF AND FACULTY MEMBERS WELL AFTER MANY YEARS OF LOYAL AND CREATIVE SERVICE. THESE FOUR DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS HAVE INVESTED A COMBINED 85 YEARS IN ST. ANDREW’S AND ITS STUDENTS.

on the new baby about to arrive. Dad thanked me, then said, “I need to say good-bye now. The nurse is giving me dirty looks.”

Parting Thought:

Teresa Deer was employed at St. Andrew’s for 15 years, but her relationship with the school – and her hard work toward St. Andrew’s success – date back 26 years to her days as a parent. Teresa and her husband, Bruce, are the parents of two graduates and Bruce is a former member of the board of trustees.

Favorite Memory:

I called a family to tell them that their daughter had been accepted to St. Andrew’s. The dad answered the phone, very excited, and said, “We’ve been waiting for your call! We’re in the delivery room, but we’re between pushes.” I apologized and told him we could talk later. Dad replied, ‘My wife said if that’s St. Andrew’s, answer the phone!’ I quickly gave them the good news and congratulated them

When I was hired 15 years ago, the class of 2023 was beginning pre-K3. I remember so many of them as precious toddlers. As those students were crossing from 4th grade to Middle School, I also moved to the North Campus. Years later, these same students, now alumni, have been so kind in saying good-bye and wishing me well when they found out I was retiring. In a way, I’m graduating from St. Andrew’s with them. We’ve made the entire St. Andrew’s journey together, and now we’re moving into the next exciting chapters in our lives.

TERESA DEER — 15 YEARS

Lower School Admission Associate, Administrative Office Manager, Executive Assistant to Head of School

MEREDITH KOCHTITZKY — 31 YEARS

Kindergarten/Pre-K4 Assistant, Lower School Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Pre-K4 Teacher

As a beloved member of the Early Childhood and Lower School faculties, Meredith Kochtitzky has touched the lives of hundreds of St. Andrew’s students and alumni. She is also the mother of three St. Andrew’s graduates.

Most Important Lesson Learned at St. Andrew’s:

So many!

Live into gratitude and joy.

Listen more than talk. Ask questions. Take risks.

Patience.

Always keep growing and learning.

LAUREN POWELL — 18 YEARS Admissions Staff, School Counselor

Lauren Powell is the mother of two St. Andrew’s alumni; her daughter-in-law is also an alum. As St. Andrew’s first full time, licensed school counselor, Powell helped build St. Andrew’s strong student support services program. She will continue caring for others in her “second act” as a licensed practicing counselor.

Meaningful Work:

The diversity, equity, and inclusion work of St. Andrew’s has been especially important to me. I was honored to be a faculty sponsor for the first Gay-Straight Alliance at St. Andrew’s and a long-time faculty sponsor for the Gay Student Union, which was the first in Mississippi. Being a part of the William Winter Welcome Table program, which focuses on improving race relations, with a cohort of St. Andrew’s faculty and staff has been very meaningful to me.

Favorite Memories:

Each year has been full of unique and wonderful memories, including chaperoning Global Studies trips to Spain and China, serving as the faculty sponsor for the student council and the dance team, and serving

as the homecoming court coordinator. The fun times were always more fun and the challenging times more bearable because each of us was surrounded and supported by a host of Saints. That has been the best part of my life at St. Andrew’s. There is a saying around St. Andrew’s when someone is called to other paths: “Once a Saint, always a Saint.” I am counting on that truth because in my heart, I will always be a part of St. Andrew’s and it will always be a part of me.

KATHY VIAL — 21 YEARS

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant, Lower School Science Lab Teacher, Recipient of the Christian Alexander Allenburger IV Faculty Award

Favorite Memories:

Seeing the faces of children walking into the science lab wondering, “What will happen today?” Exploring the mysteries of magnifying lenses. The messy fun of erupting volcanoes. Experiments conducted with shaving cream, plastic wrap, water, play dough, and ping pong balls. I’ve had the pure joy of learning with and from our St. Andrew’s students.

Life-Changing Experiences:

I took groups of students to the Marine Biology Research Camp in Roatan, Honduras. These trips allowed the students to scuba dive, discover corals and the effect they have on the oceans, explore marine life, and swim with dolphins.

I was awarded a grant that allowed me and two other St. Andrew’s teachers to join the Amazon Rainforest Reforesting Project in Peru. We studied the devastation of the rain forest, taught in a local school, and visited Machu Picchu. We brought what we learned back to St. Andrew’s, transforming parts of the Lower School into a rain forest and the Andes Mountains.

Biggest Takeaway:

I’ve learned so much from our students by encouraging them to explore. The things that will always stay with me are the look in students’ eyes when they discover something new and the sound of their laughter when they’re sharing it.

Teresa Deer Meredith Kochtitzky Lauren Powell Kathy Vial

DURING THE 2022-23 SEASON, THE SAINTS BROUGHT HOME THREE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BOYS SOCCER, BOYS SWIMMING, AND GIRLS SWIMMING.

1...2...3! 3!

SAINTS SOCCER STAR SCORES BIG

GATORADE NAMED ST. ANDREW’S CONNOR DUNNIGAN TO AN ELITE LIST OF THE NATION’S BEST HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES. THE AWARD RECOGNIZES NOT ONLY OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE, BUT ALSO HIGH STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND EXEMPLARY CHARACTER DEMONSTRATED ON AND OFF THE FIELD.

A selection committee evaluates the nation’s top talent to choose one winner from each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., in 12 different sports. The committee considers information from coaches, scouts, the media and other experts in selecting the recipients.

“I’d like to think this award shows not only that I’m someone who has a talent on the field, but also that I have a heart outside of sports,” Dunnigan says. “At St. Andrew’s, I was blessed to have great coaches who showed me what it meant to be a good human being. I’m especially grateful to former coach Simon Barinas, who showed me the importance of faith and how to treat others with respect. Coach Barinas pushed me to my limits starting when I was 13 years old and I cannot thank him enough for that.”

where he was named MVP. A well-rounded athlete, Dunnigan was the 2022 Class 3A individual and team state champion in golf and a First Team All-State selection as a wide receiver for the St. Andrew’s football team. Dunnigan volunteered locally as a youth soccer and golf coach and also found the time to launch the St. Andrew’s Ping Pong Club.

Off the field, Dunnigan maintained a 3.50 GPA. He is now a freshman at Furman University in South Carolina, where he accepted a soccer scholarship.

Connor Dunnigan was the second St. Andrew’s soccer player to be named the Gatorade

Mississippi

“I firmly believe in hard work when you want to achieve something. The people at St. Andrew’s do as well,” Dunnigan says. “My support group included teachers, coaches, volunteers, friends, and my friends’ parents. And, of course, I had great teammates that I’ll cherish forever. I’m grateful to have been involved in a community so special and I will never forget these years of my life.”

PLAYING IT FORWARD

In his final season as a Saint, Dunnigan led the team to a 14-3-1 record and the state soccer championship,

As part of his award, Connor Dunnigan received a grant from Gatorade to contribute to a sports-related charity. Dunnigan received special permission from Gatorade to donate his grant to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of his late friend and teammate, Liam Galaty.

CONNOR DUNNIGAN ’23 IS NAMED THE GATORADE MISSISSIPPI BOYS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR.

Boys Soccer Player of the Year, following Mickey Brown ’87.

10 ST. ANDREW’S STUDENT ATHLETES FROM THE CLASS OF 2023 ARE NOW COMPETING AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL.

DEVIN CADDLE

Rhodes College

Football

ANDREW CARRON

Rhodes College

Baseball

J.C. COOK

Xavier University

Basketball

CONNOR

DUNNIGAN

Furman University

Soccer

JAMIE LEE JENKINS

University of the South: Sewanee

Swimming

CELESTINA RETUMBAN McPherson College Volleyball

MAGGIE SEWELL

University of Southern Mississippi Volleyball

LOGAN TYNER

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Soccer

MARK EDWARD WILSON

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Soccer

MADISON WORD

Xavier University Basketball

SAINTS SPORTS ROUND UP

FALL 2022

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: 3rd in State

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: State Runner Up

FOOTBALL: 5-5

SAILING: Hospitality Regatta, top 3 places in A fleet

BOYS SWIMMING: State Champions

GIRLS SWIMMING: State Champions

VOLLEYBALL: 2nd in South State

WINTER 2023

BOYS BASKETBALL: Sweet 16 in State Playoffs; District Champions

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Elite 8 in State Playoffs; District Champions

BOYS POWERLIFTING: 4th Place in State Championship Individual Class

GIRLS POWERLIFTING: 4th Place in State Championship Individual Class

BOYS SOCCER: State Champions

GIRLS SOCCER: 8-6-1; State Playoffs

BOYS WRESTLING: 4 wrestlers placed at State Individual Tournament

SPRING 2023

ARCHERY: MS - 2nd in State; Varsity - 14th in State

BASEBALL: 3rd Round State Playoffs; 23-11; District Champions

EQUESTRIAN: Region Champions

BOYS GOLF: 4th in State

GIRLS GOLF: Qualified for State Championship Competition

LACROSSE: 2-3

SAILING: Spring High School Regatta, MS and US Sportsmanship Awards

SHOOTING: Participated in two state qualifiers

FAST PITCH SOFTBALL: 2-9

TENNIS: State Semifinals; Girls Singles State Champion

BOYS TRACK: 7th in State; Discus State Champion

GIRLS TRACK: State Runner-up; 1600 and 3200 meter State Champion

SCAN HERE FOR A LOOK AT ST. ANDREW’S LONGSTANDING ATHLETIC LEGACY.

Madison Word ’23

MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS

IN 2023, ST. ANDREW’S INDUCTED THREE NEW MEMBERS INTO THE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME.

SHERWOOD COLETTE ’01 Baseball, Football

Sherwood Colette was a standout baseball and football player, winning Best Offensive Player and Team MVP awards in his signature sports. Colette also filled in on the soccer field, standing in for a couple of months while the Saints goalie recovered from an injury. Colette went on to play baseball and football at Millsaps College. Today, he is a criminal defense attorney in Jackson.

“I have several fond memories from playing baseball and football at St. Andrew’s, but what sticks out the most is being a little kid in Lower School and having the high school football players come to our home room for homecoming. I think seeing those guys I looked up to, like Adisa King, O.J. Steverson, and Malcolm McLaurin – lit a fire in me to try to be like them one day.”

KRISSY FORD ’07 Track and Field, Cross Country, Soccer

Krissy Ford earned the top awards in her sports, including Best in Track and MVP in cross country and soccer. Ford also ran her way to multiple track and field team and individual state championships. She went on to compete at the collegiate level in track and field and cross country at Trinity University in San Antonio.

“Sports and my teammates gave me a place to be myself and express myself confidently. I remember soccer dinners every Wednesday night, bonding with the coaches and team. It was a second family.”

Ford taught in international schools in South America for eight years before returning to the United States. She lives in Austin, Texas, where she is pursuing a career in user experience and user interface design.

“Playing sports at St. Andrew’s taught me about perseverance, taking good risks, how to set goals, and how to plan backwards to achieve those goals. I wouldn’t have lived abroad nor worked through the difficulties of living abroad, among other things, without that discipline.”

“LEARNING DISCIPLINE THROUGH SPORTS MADE ME A BETTER STUDENT, WORKER, PARTNER, SISTER, AND DAUGHTER.”

KRISSY FORD ’07

“ST. ANDREW’S HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THAT TALENT WILL ONLY GET YOU SO FAR. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL, YOU NEED DEDICATION, DETERMINATION, AND HARD WORK.” SHERWOOD COLETTE ’01

CHARLIE SCOTT ’11 Football, Baseball, Golf, Track

Charlie Scott was a multi-sport athlete, but football was his passion. Scott played on offense, defense, and special teams; a local TV station referred to him as “the Ironman who never comes off the field.” In his final season as a Saint, Scott rushed for 2,043 yards, scored 23 touchdowns, and made 93 tackles. He won multiple awards for his on-field-for-every-play performance, including two MVP awards, and was named to the All District and All State teams. Scott went on to play fullback at the University of Mississippi, where he was a three-year letterman and four-time SEC Scholar Athlete. Today, Scott lives in Houston, Texas, where he works as a commercial real estate broker and developer and still enjoys a round of golf.

WHEN ASKED TO NAME THE MOST VALUABLE LIFE LESSON HE LEARNED FROM ST. ANDREW’S SPORTS, SCOTT SUMS IT UP IN TWO WORDS: “TIME MANAGEMENT.”

“DARE TO DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY.”

“THREE VALUES OUR ST. ANDREW’S TEACHERS INSTILLED IN US WERE: DARE TO DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY, BE CURIOUS, AND EMBRACE DIVERSITY.

St. Andrew’s was a place that was accepting of quirky and original students. A touch of the bohemian in Mississippi, a home for the eclectic in an age – and a state – of conformity. St. Andrew’s was a place where the offbeat not only survived, but thrived.”

THOSE VALUES AND HER OWN offbeat originality have guided Meacham through a successful career spanning classroom education, digital learning, and upscale retail.

Meacham is the co-founder of Reed Smythe & Company, a design firm that curates artisanal goods for the home and garden.

Founded as an online business, Reed Smythe & Company also operates a brick and mortar gallery in Nashville. Smythe formed Reed Smythe & Co. with her friend and fellow Mississippian, the late writer Julia Reed. The company has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest and other national business and design publications.

Prior to founding Reed Smythe & Company, Meacham was vice president for brand and communications and a co-founder of Homer, a digital learning company launched in 2013, when online education was in its infancy.

“I had the opportunity to join a team that was launching an innovative reading app for kids,” Meacham says. “I knew nothing about technology, but I knew a lot about reading instruction. It was thrilling to come to

KEITH

the office every day and push myself beyond what was familiar. Twelve years later, Homer has helped over a million kids learn to read.”

Meacham began her career in education as a Fulbright Fellow, then went on to teach and design curricula in schools in Washington, D.C., and New York City. She served as the director of placement for Prep for Prep, a New York nonprofit leadership development program, and as the executive director of Harlem Prep Charter School.

“Now, I’m the founder of a business that champions artists. I spend a lot of time with madcap welders, sculptors, potters, and glass blowers. They’d fit right in at St. Andrew’s,” Meacham says.

“My winding path of a career was inspired far more by the teachers and students at St. Andrew’s than by my professors at the University of Virginia or later at Columbia Teachers’ College,” Meacham continues. “I learned to ask myself, why not me? Why not see myself as something other than what I’m currently doing? My career has been guided by a search for joy and being open to whatever might bring that joy to me next.”

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD — The highest honor bestowed upon an alumnus or alumna, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have made extraordinary personal achievements, professional accomplishments, and significant contributions to the community, arts, sciences, or business. Recipients are individuals whose exemplary lives and activities both benefit society and reflect honor upon St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

SMYTHE MEACHAM

KEITH SMYTHE MEACHAM ’88 • ST. ANDREW’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA OF THE YEAR

“MY CAREER HAS BEEN GUIDED BY A SEARCH FOR JOY AND BEING OPEN TO WHATEVER MIGHT BRING THAT JOY TO ME NEXT.”

CAMPUS CONNECTION

Keith Meacham lives in Nashville with her husband, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham. Keith and Jon met on a 1988 tour of Sewanee: The University of the South. She was a high school senior visiting the campus; Jon, a Sewanee freshman, was assigned to give the “smart girl” a tour and persuade her to attend. Alas, Keith opted for the University of Virginia. The couple stayed in touch, becoming pen pals until they reconnected years later in Washington, D.C. They married in 1996 and have three children, Sam, Mary, and Maggie.

See and shop Keith Meacham’s latest entrepreneurial venture at reedsmythe.com.

HOOKED ON ST. ANDREW’S

PETER FISHER AND PAIGE FORD WERE IN A NINTH-GRADE HUMANITIES CLASS WHEN THE TEACHER PAUSED THE LECTURE TO TELL THE STUDENTS IT WAS PRIME TIME TO FIND THEIR HOMECOMING DATES. PETER TURNED TO PAIGE AND ASKED HER ON THE SPOT.

THAT FIRST DATE LED TO A CLOSE friendship that lasted even after Peter headed to Davidson College and Paige left for Sewanee. Years later, Peter’s brother married one of Paige’s friends and both were in the wedding party. Paige caught the bouquet (she still swears, “I did not dive for it,”) and it suddenly became clear to Peter and Paige what many of their friends and family members had long known – they were made for each other.

The Fishers were married in 2000. The couple lives in Boston, where Peter is senior managing director and equity portfolio manager at Wellington Management and Paige is a priest in the community life ministries of Trinity Church Boston. The Fishers have two teenaged children, Annie and Sam.

While they haven’t lived in Mississippi for decades, the Fishers are faithful supporters of St. Andrew’s. Peter – aka Mr. St. Andrew’s 1989 – provides leadership as a member of the board of trustees. Peter and Paige have also served as regional alumni representatives and reunion planners.

“Peter and I love Mississippi and we believe in Mississippi. It will always be home,” Paige says. “We also believe positive change comes with the opportunity to be educated, and there is no better education to be had in Mississippi than the education provided by St. Andrew’s. Peter and I had an incredible experience at St. Andrew’s. We are indebted to St. Andrew’s. And we want to help others have access to that same opportunity.”

“St. Andrew’s contributes uniquely to Mississippi and plays an important role in the continued advancement of our home state,” Peter says. “And despite its already high standards, St. Andrew’s is never complacent. I love that the school continues to ask, ‘How can we be better?’”

The Fishers love many aspects of St. Andrew’s, but for Paige, the inclusiveness of the community is what’s closest to her heart.

“I attended another private school in Jackson before I came to St. Andrew’s and even as a Middle Schooler, the lack of diversity bothered me. St. Andrew’s has always been about bringing people in, not leaving people out.”

A TOAST TO TOM BRADY

Paige Fisher is a Tom Brady super fan. When the Fishers designed their laundry room, Paige had a “12” spelled out in the penny tile floor. “The workmen who installed the tile knew that I was a priest. They asked me if the 12 was a God thing, maybe connected to the 12 apostles? I told them, ‘No. It’s Tom Brady’s jersey number.’” Peter Fisher is a trained sommelier. While he never quite caught Paige’s enthusiasm, when Brady scored big, Peter could always be counted upon to share a victory toast.

THE ST. ANDREW’S LOYALTY AWARD — The St. Andrew’s Loyalty Award honors St. Andrew’s alumni who, in deed or action, reflect and recognize the importance of being an alumnus or alumna of St. Andrew’s; who demonstrate pride in their alma mater; and whose interest and loyalty are evident by their significant, notable, and meritorious contributions toward the advancement of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. One alumnus or alumna is recognized each year.

PETER FISHER ’89 AND THE REV. PAIGE FORD FISHER ’89 • THE ST. ANDREW’S LOYALTY AWARD

“ST. ANDREW’S HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT BRINGING PEOPLE IN, NOT LEAVING PEOPLE OUT.”

THE REV. PAIGE FORD FISHER

EYE ON ALUMNI

IF YOU’RE HOSTING OR WOULD LIKE TO HOST A ST. ANDREW’S ALUMNI GATHERING IN YOUR AREA, THE ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE WOULD BE HAPPY TO HELP.

Contact Advancement and Alumni Coordinator Addison Sharp ’17 at sharpad@gosaints.org.

1 JT Myrick ’22, Jamon Harkless’22, and William Harkless ’19 attend the Alumni Holiday Party.

2 Class of 1992*

3 Class of 2001*

4 Class of 2002*

5 Alumni Board members Bradford Blackmon ’07 and Taylor Triplett ’05 visit with Rob Farr ’01.

6 Class of 2003*

7 New York alumni visit and play golf during a well-attended area event.

8 Sofia Rodriguez ’21, Mary Reagan Barnett ’21, Chadwick Collins ’21, and Caroline Croft ’21 at the annual Holiday Party

9 Alumni representing many decades gather at the 2022 Homecoming BBQ.

10 Dallas alumni connect with each other and special guest, retired faculty Donna Patrick.

*The classes of 1992, 2001, 2002, and 2003 held class reunion parties during the 75th anniversary celebration weekend in April.

“WE ARE EXCITED TO CONNECT WITH OUR ALUMNI NEAR AND far this year through All Alumni Weekend and our annual holiday party, as well as during our visits to New Orleans, New Haven, New York, and Chicago. Be sure to stay in touch with us and share any address changes so you don’t miss out on an event coming to a city near you.”

— ADDISON SHARP ’17, ADVANCEMENT AND ALUMNI COORDINATOR

HISTORY

DOCKINS, A DIRECTOR IN THE IT DEPARTMENT AT the University of Michigan, visited Jackson in February to film an interview for a documentary on St. Andrew’s 75th anniversary and share his memories with current St. Andrew’s students.

Stepping into the Lower School for the first time in almost 50 years, Dockins was visibly moved.

“Driving onto this campus was very emotional for me,” Dockins said as he walked down the instantlyfamiliar hallway. “I haven’t been on campus since I ended my fourth-grade year. I got such a rush from driving into that parking lot and remembering being dropped off at the front door for school. I feel at home here again.”

Dockins enrolled in St. Andrew’s at the height of the civil rights movement. As segregated private schools were popping up overnight in Jackson, the St. Andrew’s board of trustees officially voted to integrate. Dockins’ father was an administrator at Tougaloo College and his mother was a teacher with Jackson Public Schools; the couple made their children’s educations a priority.

“St. Andrew’s was doing community outreach and trying to identify Black students that would be interested in attending,” Dockins says. “My parents thought it was important to have Black families respond to St. Andrew’s desire to enroll students of color.”

Dockins didn’t realize the significance of his attendance at St. Andrew’s until he became an adult.

“For me, St. Andrew’s was a wonderful experience, and it was also…ordinary. I carpooled to school with some white kids from my neighborhood. I remember how kind my teachers were, and I remember having lots of friends. I was friends with the head of school’s son, and I remember going to their house for dinner,” Dockins says. “Today, I look back and think, how could I have missed the significance? I think it speaks to my parents and their parenting skills, but also no one at St. Andrew’s made a big deal out of it, so it just seemed natural.”

When they reached school age, Dockins’ brother, Alwin, and sister, Joycette, also attended St. Andrew’s. All three siblings have fond memories of the school.

“I don’t want to leave people with the impression that everything was perfect,” Dockins says. “Any time you have a huge change like integration, there had to have been issues. There had to have been things that the teachers and my parents and other parents had to work through. But for me, the memories are good ones.”

When Dockins was in the fourth grade, his family moved to a new neighborhood and his parents enrolled him and his siblings in an integrated public school.

“Changing schools was traumatic for me,” Dockins says. “I did not want to leave St. Andrew’s. The worst part was I had to ride past St. Andrew’s on the school bus every day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. It was heartbreaking for me to see other parents dropping off their kids at St. Andrew’s. I missed my teachers and my friends. I actually missed the academic rigor. I graduated from Jackson Public Schools. But honestly, I don’t think I ever got over missing St. Andrew’s.”

IN 1967, DePRIEST DOCKINS BEGAN FIRST GRADE AS ONE OF THE FIRST BLACK STUDENTS AT ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL. IN 2023, DOCKINS RETURNED FOR A VISIT TO THE SCHOOL HE NEVER STOPPED MISSING.

WALKING THE HALLWAYS OF

Dockins displays his St. Andrew’s class photo.

“FOR ME, ST. ANDREW’S WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE, AND IT WAS ALSO...ORDINARY. I remember how kind my teachers were, and I remember having lots of friends.” — DEPRIEST DOCKINS

CLASS NOTES

1978

Jayne Barksdale and Stephen H. Wilkinson were married on June 25, 2022 and live in Richmond, Virginia.

Jayne, a former St. Andrew’s homecoming queen, and Steve, a former student body president, were good friends throughout their time in high school and into their college years at Ole Miss. Jayne’s high school boyfriend was David Elliott ’78, a good friend of Steve’s and the son of The Reverend David A. Elliott III.

Jayne and Steve went their separate ways after college. Both married and Jayne had two children, Ike and Gracie LaRue ’18. Jayne and Steve reconnected on Facebook in 2015. Steve proposed on December 2, 2021, and the following June, the Reverend David A. Elliott III presided over their wedding ceremony.

“I can say with confidence that our ‘fairy tale’ story of a five-year courtship is unprecedented in the annals of the many stories that have made St. Andrews one of the greatest high school experiences any young person could have. What a happy ending, or should I say beginning, for both Jayne and me.”

1987

Traci Blair Strickland is the senior vice president of marketing and customer experience at Paragon Bank and is serving a two-year term as president of the Junior League of Memphis.

John Green Robinson and Arjun Srinivasan ’88 met for lunch in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Although both ran on the St. Andrew’s cross country team (seen here in the 1985 yearbook), it was the friendship of their mothers, Judy Robinson and Seetha Srinivasan, that inspired this meeting. Robinson is based in Addis Ababa for the U.S. Department of State, and Srinivasan was attending a meeting hosted by the African CDC on antibiotic resistance.

1988

Anne Etheridge welcomed Ford Louis Emmett PorterEtheridge on December 12, 2022.

1990

Hays Thompson Haney joined the global law firm of DLA Piper in their intellectual property and technology practice. She will focus on negotiating complex global technology and strategic sourcing transactions from DLA Piper’s office in Dallas, Texas.

1997

Janet Bradley and her husband, Joseph Giorlando, welcomed a son, August Levi “Auggie” in July 2022. He is pictured with his older siblings. Bradley works as a psychiatrist, offering assertive community treatment to persons living with serious mental illness in New Orleans.

1999

Caroline Evans de Gantès serves as the managing director of AVIV France, one of the world’s largest digital real estate tech companies. de Gantès lives in Paris, France, with her family.

2008

John Spann was elected by the St. Andrew’s Alumni Board of Directors to serve as the president of the board from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025. He is the program and outreach officer with the Mississippi Humanities Council.

2010

Aubrey Threadgill has created a new game for Wordle lovers. Threadgill’s app, Emoji Clue, uses emojis to form a clue. There’s a new puzzle every day. Start playing today at emojiclue.com.

2013

Shalina Chatlani was selected as part of the inaugural class of the Local Investigations Fellowship. Led by Dean Baquet, the former executive editor of The New York Times, the program gives journalists the opportunity to produce signature investigative work focused on their state or region that will be published by The Times and made available for co-publication by local newsrooms. Chatlani will live in Jackson for a year to examine the state’s healthcare system.

2017

Addison Sharp, Caley Watts, Addie Bagot, and Meredith Goings traveled from Jackson, Baton Rouge, and Nashville to visit Allie Kate Williams, who is living and working in Washington, D.C. The group met with fellow classmate Sam Brown to tour the monuments.

2018

Twins John and Joseph Garner are engaged to Maggie Meeks ’19 and Cara Irby, respectively. The four are pictured in Snowmass, Colorado, shortly after John’s proposal to Maggie. The weddings are set for September 2023 and May 2024.

2022

Taylor Justice Grigsby visited Dan Roach’s microeconomics and entrepreneurship class last spring to share her experience in forming her own business and growing her brand and services. Taylor is the founder and owner of Taylor Justice, LLC graphic design and custom products.

Janet Bradley family

Jayne Barksdale and Stephen H. Wilkinson

Caroline Evans de Gantès Washington, D.C. visit Joseph and John Garner

IN MEMORIAM

Vincent Drago

Former Faculty

January 17, 2023

Vincent Orr Drago began his long career as an educator at his alma mater, Catholic High School, in New Iberia, Louisiana. He went on to teach at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Jackson, De la Salle High School and Jesuit High School in New Orleans, and St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie. Drago was well-respected by his students and colleagues at St. Andrew’s. He was known for his love of Italy and studied abroad under the mentorship of Father Reginald Foster, the linguist and speech writer for the Pope. Drago moved to Italy after retiring from teaching, where he often gave guided tours to former St. Andrew’s students who visited Rome. After 17 years in Italy, he returned to New Orleans where he continued teaching Italian, enjoying the friendship of many people. Drago had many interests in life, including mastering the Latin and Italian languages, long distance running, opera, and authoring five books on the history of Rome.

over 20 years, Kitchings was an active community volunteer, serving on the boards of the Briarwood Garden Club, McWillie PTA, the Jackson Opera Guild (now Mississippi Opera), and the Millsaps Arts and Lecture Series. She and her family were charter members of Northminster Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir.

In 1977, Kitchings accepted a position on the Upper School faculty of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, where for 21 years she served as a beloved instructor/administrator. She implemented St. Andrew’s Humanities Program, was named a Star Teacher, and served as Middle School principal before returning to the Upper School classroom.

While at St. Andrew’s, Kitchings directed the annual Mississippi Literary Competition for High School Students and the annual Writers’ Workshop. The 1998 St. Andrew’s yearbook was dedicated to Dot Kitchings, citing her great enthusiasm for both literature and music. She also taught summer and enrichment courses at Millsaps and at Holmes Community College. After retiring from teaching in 1998, she was in demand for years as a tutor.

In 1976, Kitchings became a communicant of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, and in 2002, she completed the four-year education for ministry course from the University of the South. She sang in the Musica Sacra, taught Sudanese refugees, was on the Journey Series Committee, on the Adult Formation Commission, and taught an adult class on theology and literature. She wrote the text of the St. Andrew’s Cathedral Cookbook published in 2007 and served as the co-leader of a St. Andrew’s Lenten Study group.

Kitchings is survived by her children, including former St. Andrew’s teacher John Taylor Kitchings, Jr. (Beth); Kendall Davis Kitchings (Ellen); Maribeth Kitchings ’76; and St. Andrew’s teacher Hannah Kitchings King ’78 (Burney); and by her grandchildren William Davis Kitchings (Angela), Michael Thomas Kitchings (Ash), Mary Katherine Kitchings Woodall ’09 (Davis), Emma Van Duyne Wann ’09, Elizabeth Chatham (Lily) Wann ’12, John Taylor Kitchings III ’13, Hannah Clay King ’19, and Ashton Elizabeth King-Finnen ’10 (Jake); and three great-grandchildren.

The Rev. John S. Jenkins

Former Trustee

April 17, 2023

Andrew Johnson ’99

December 13, 2022

Dot Kitchings

Former Faculty

July 18, 2023

Dorothy Lynn “Dot” Hannah Kitchings graduated from Clinton High School as valedictorian. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College with majors in English, French, and Spanish and held a master’s degree in English from Mississippi College. Kitchings and her husband, John Taylor Kitchings, and their four children moved to Jackson in 1956. For

John Kabbes ’77

June 23, 1959 – October 13, 2022

Kay Patterson

Former Trustee

April 23, 1938 – April 29, 2023

Christopher Walker ’86

October 24, 1968 - March 1, 2023

THE TIES

THAT BIND

THE CLASS OF 2023 INCLUDED 35 MEMBERS with siblings or parents who are alumni or current members of the board of trustees, patron saints (or former trustees), corporation, or faculty and staff. 49% of the class claims a tie to St.

Honey Holman ’15, Ella Bennett, Honey East ’89 (former trustee)

Jackson Bataille ’21, Jason Watkins ’91, Douglas Watkins, Web Watkins ’21, Hudson Bataille ’21

Bradford Blackmon ’07, Enyla Blackmon, Madison Blackmon ’03

Adeline Anderson ’21, Burkitt Anderson

Anne Avery Boling, Hughes Boling ’18

Alex Brown ’21, Sophia Brown

Nico Buford, Maya Buford (faculty)

John Chase Bryan ’17, Bailey Bryan, Price Bryan ’19

Andrew’s.

Devin Caddle ’23

June Newburger (former faculty), Patsy Ricks, (retired faculty), Lily Hillhouse, Addie Hillhouse ’18, Owen Newburger ’22

Raymond Fraser ’91, Gigi Fraser, Isabella Fraser ’19

Connor Dunnigan, Colin Dunnigan (staff); not pictured: Morgan Dunnigan ’17

Joy Dhar, Arko Dhar ’18

Sam Martin ’11, Peter Martin ’17, Anna Maria Martin, Max Martin ’13, Clara Martin Hammett ’09, Daniel Hammett ’09

Kevin Lewis (head of school), Sophie Lewis, Emma Lewis ’20

Patten Lane, Colby Lane (regent)

Katie Krooss Jones ’95, Jasper Jones

Katrina Lai ’14, Celestina Retumban, Kenneth Retumban ’20

Carol Rappai, Tracy Rappai ’16

Jameson McMillan, Jaiya McMillan ’19

Lucy McCain, Christopher McCain ’20

Heath Seawright, Sarah Bradford Seawright ’21

Kim Sewell (faculty), Maggie Sewell; not pictured:Charlie Sewell ’19, Jack Sewell ’21

Christian Simms ’21, Hadley Simms

Madison Word, Jason Word ’96

Grant Worsley, Zoe Hairston ’22

Faraaz Yousuf ’19, Zehra Yousuf, Huma Sadiq (faculty)

Jessi Crawford (staff), Jack Crawford, Scott Crawford (staff)

Chloe Chen ’20, Samuel Chen

Andrew Carron, C.J. Carron ’18

Devin Caddle, David Caddle ’19

NOT PICTURED: Osejie Ewaleifoh Kira Leflore Charles Sanders Leo Zhang

not pictured: Axelinta Martin ’81

FROM THE VAULT

This little piggy went to science class To teach all the students new things That could only be learned through the magic A St. Andrew’s teacher brings.

And when the class was over And all of the lessons were owned This little piggy was serenaded with jazz All the way home.

ST. ANDREW’S TEACHERS HAVE LONG BEEN KNOWN FOR THEIR CREATIVITY AND ABILITY TO MAKE THE SUBJECTS THEY TEACH ENGAGING TO STUDENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF INTERESTS.

One of the best examples is Middle School science teacher John Davis’ tradition of celebratory send-offs for the fetal pigs dissected by students in his fifthgrade science class.

After fulfilling their educational roles, each pig was properly mourned with a jazz funeral. The students dressed the dear departed swine in farewell finery – tuxedos for the male pigs and dresses for the females. Davis, umbrella hoisted high, led a lively procession across the campus, accompanied by members of the St. Andrew’s band performing an uplifting jazz number. Each pig was then laid to rest in a properly decorated waste receptacle.

The swine jazz funerals were just one of the many creative lessons taught by the quirky, beloved Davis, who retired from teaching at St. Andrew’s in 2003. Davis’ daughter, Lady Noel, also taught science classes at St. Andrew’s, retiring in 2019.

“My father understood that to capture students’ interest you sometimes had to be theatrical,” Lady Noel says. “The best teachers know how to educate, inform, and entertain, all at the same time.”

SCIENCE AND THE SWINE ARTS: THE PORKFECT COMBINATION

John Davis brought a gift for recognizing and encouraging the gifts of every student in his classroom. William Goodman ’99 is now a professional artist. One of his earliest commissions was a “Pig Manual” requested by Davis.

“At the end of my fifth-grade school year, Mr. Davis asked me draw a ‘Pig Manual,’ which included a full description of the dissection lesson, for future fifth graders that would be used for years. That was a lot of fun. Surely there’s still a copy out there somewhere?”

Illustration by William Goodman ’99

SAVE THE DATES

SYMPHONY ON THE GREEN

September 14

HOMECOMING

September 22

ST. ANDREW’S SPOOKTACULAR

October 26 & 27

ALUMNI CHRISTMAS PARTY

December 23

STARRY NIGHT

April 19

SAINTS FEST

April 20

GRADUATION

May 24

To nurture a diverse community in the Episcopal tradition, fostering spiritual growth, moral responsibility, academic excellence, and artistic and athletic pursuits, while preparing for a life of service to our community and the world.