Pages 2-3
Dedication
Pages 4-37 Seniors
Pages 38-55 Portraits
Pages 56- 63 Student Life
Pages 64-89 Sports
Pages 90-97 Clubs & Organizations
Pages 98-105 Year End Memories
Pages 106-121 Senior Ads
Pages 122-128 Autographs
Diana Guthrie is that one teacher you will remember years after your graduation. She is that one teacher with an inexhaustible energy and school spirit that raises the bar for everyone around her. She is that teacher who has the dedication to get the job done whether that be to plan the Prom or create banners for our athletic competitions. She is that one teacher who you will find on campus early in the morning, late in evening or even on a school holiday.
Celebrating her 10th Anniversary at Memorial Day School, Mrs. Guthrie began her career here in 2013. During those 10 years, she has seen her 3 sons become Memorial Alumni - Tyler (Class of 2021); Corey (Class of 2022) and Aiden (Class of 2024).
Mrs. Guthrie and her husband Justin also opened their home to Alexander Herwig for two years, an exchange student from Germany who graduated with the Class of 2023.
All of her children will brag about their Mom being a wonderful mother that truly cares about her children just a little more than the school .
husband Justin Arnott, who is a custom furniture maker, has built many things for the school including the bookshelves in the Media Center, the art floors and has also sponsored many events for the
Diana began her service to Memorial as a substitute and then was brought on as the school s librarian and art teacher. This multi-talented lady is a valuable asset to our faculty and is loved by everyone.
As if all she does is not enough, Mrs. Guthrie is also the school s official Zoo Keeper of our many pets. Her family boasts about their 3 dogs, including the school Goldendoodle Mattie the Matador ; a tortoise, and a bearded dragon that passed away this year.
In her free time, Diana enjoys shopping, painting and traveling.
Everyone loves Diana Guthrie and it gives the Yearbook Staff a great deal of pleasure to dedicate the 2023-2024 yearbook to her.
l a s s o f 2 0 2 4
"The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win."
KOBE BRYANT
"Empty
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time."
1 PETER 5:6
"As long as your head stays up high and you continue moving forward, you will overcome any obstacles that lie ahead."
CALEB BERNITT
"I'm not afraid of the next chapter because I know the auther."
ROBERT GRIFFIN III
"They laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at them because they're all the same."
THE JOKER
"What a shame when our internal flame feels the need to dim itself down. We work so hard to fit in, we forget we were made to stand out."
ANDY GRAMMER
"Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but it's everything in between that make it all worth living."
BOB MARLEY
"Wanting to be someone else is a waste of time."
"Respect and friendship are things you earn. Don't expect it for free."
TALAN GRAY
"I saw you come in and I wanted you to know that it doesn't matter how hard you work, that I'm willing to work harder than you."
KOBE BRYANT
"Can't count on my partner, that's Benjamin."
"Oh ! That's a baseball."
- some baseball game that was my first exposure to baseball.
WILLIAM HAWKINS
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways."
JOHN WAYNE
"I got you." TYER KINDLE
"Get in, Loser.
"Don't change for anyone because at the end of the day they're still going to have something to say."
KARON KIRKLAND
"They call me Houdini because me passing these classes is impossible, yet I still do it."
NATE PARKER
"Stay green and don't ripen because the next step is rotten."
MICHAEL SAMPSON
"As you live you lose reasons and hope. But as you keep on going, you pick up new reasons and hopes."
"Your future is only as good as the work you put into it."
"Finally ! Finished with all my homework. I don't know what I learned but I know I'm done learning.."
CHYNA PARKS A.N.T.Farn
"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds."
BOB MARLEY
"I
didn't come with a 'Plan B', because I always knew 'Plan A' was gonna be fulfilled."
TAKEOFF
Best
Class Clown: Tyler Snipes and Miah Flewallen
Best Hair: Julien Zamora, Sierra Dignazio, and McKenzie King
Most Likely to be Late to Graduation:
Tyler Kindle and Sophie Hodge
Most Likely to Fall Asleep: Charles Chappell and Miah Flewallen
Most Changed since Freshmen Year: Nate Parker and McKenzie King
Most Generous:
Julien Zamora and Addison Ragsdale
Most Likely to Get A Teacher Off Topic: Nate Parker and McKenzie King
Most Laid Back:
Julien Zamora and Miah Flewallen
Most Likely to Crash a Party: Nate Parker and Sophia Hodge
Most Likely to be Asked for ID when 30: Talan Gray and McKenzie King
Best Bromance: Joe Barnes and All the Senoir Boys
ASSIR BEST
HALLE CAMPBELL
MARY CARTER
JOEY DAI
KEIRA GOLDADE
MIRACLE KINLAW
MICAH LALL
JACK LANGE
JACKSON LEICHTNER
HOUSTEN CAMPBELL
PARKER SINDLER
MACEY KING
JAVON ROBINSON
JULIANNA TOUB
CYNTHIA WEEKS SOPHIA WELLES
PEYTON DOWNS
LA'RAE GARNER LUCAS IARDINO
RACHEL ROBBINS
CHARLOTTE SIMON
NICCOLO MAGLIULO
MORGAN NEAL
AYELE ASHBAUGH
MELEA BARNES PRESTON BENEDICT LORELEI BROWN
CLAUDIA CHAPPELL
PAYTONHASKINS
ISABELLA NUGARA
JAMES DOCK
MELL FLOWERS LILLIAN HARWOOD
ELEANOR LEICHTNER
DALLAS JONES
ALOHR JONES
MASON O'BRIEN A'RUBY SMALLS
NATHANIEL MONROE
AEDAN CURTIS SADIE DAY
JORDAN DIGNAZIO SOPHIA GRIFFIE
HARLEN HARVEY HUNTER HELMLY
TRIPP HUGHES DIRELL McQUAIGE
ELI VERDIN
KAYDEN WELLES
SEAN TAYLOR
CHRISTIAN THOMAS
MINNIYAH SHIELDS
GREYSON RORIE
NOAH OGLESBY
AYDEN ROBERTS
J'MYA BUTLER CADENCE CALVERT LINA DARDEN
RILEY GAINES
MONTY JOHNSON
GENESIS RIVERS
EDWARD GROSS KIMORA HARRINGTON
CONNOR HELMLY
ELLIE NEIBECKER
AVERY MINCHEY
JOHNATHAN JOSEPH
ZARIC SMILEY-WILLIAMS JAXSON SMITH
Ma'KENZIE GAINES BREYELLE GIVENS
HANI GORDON THOMPSON JACKSON
JESINYA ROSAS
CHLOE McGRATH REESE JOHNSON
AUBREY McGRATH
ALEXIS MOORE CHASE ODINGA-POPE
ALEXANDRA GRALOW
CHASE FUTCH
ILIANA ELIZALDE
LAUREN BROWN
LAWSON SARADINSKI CORBIN SARVER JUDE ULANOWSKI RAELYNN WRIGHT
DAKOTARANDALL
CONRAD JOHNS
EMMETT JASTER
MAXWELL HAMMER
WYATT CARTER
KARIS GIL HADLEIGH HELMLY
ALESSIO IARDINO JEREMIAH McGRATH CAMERON MILLS MADDOX ORTEGA
STELLA RAMOS
LYDIA APRIL
OLIVER BLAIR
JABARI BROWN
BREX BROXTON DRAYTON CUTTNG
KOLBY FIKES
ROSALIE GLENN
JACOB TOUB
ROMAN SELLERS
BROOKLYN MOORE
ALAYNA BAKER
MATTHEW DAY
THOMAS DAY
CAMDEN GIL
CHLOE HARRIS
JOHN LIVINGS
Together as a team, All the teacher at "Get Your Teach On"
GYTO Stephanie Emma Reardon
Hey Mrs. Bhola and on Hocoday 3
Homecoming and Mrs. McGrath
Mrs. Kindergarten
Star Star Student Jeremiah Toub and Mr. Barnes
ANGELA BHOLA HEAD OF SCHOOL
ANDREA BAGNALL
JONATHAN BARNES
MICHELLE BARNES LACEY CABRERA
MEREDITH HELMLY
AMY KEATING
STEPHANIE KING JAMIE LANE
INDIA PORTER
EMMA REARDON
SHANICE SOLOMON KURT STEHR
JEANA COLLINS PAM GROSS
PAIGE GUESS DIANA GUTHRIE
MONIQUE LOADHOLT PAMELA MAGLIULO
CAROLINE MCGRATH DALE MOCK
MEGAN STEHR MARK SUSSMAN
HOLLY TAYLOR
LISA TOUB
Go Matadors Our varsity football team supporting the middle school volleyball team
House Fun Wyatt Carter (1st grade) playing Don't Drop The Egg during house day
Cheer Life Our cheer team doing a bit on WJCL
Merry Christmas The cast of the middle school Christmas program "The Grouch"
Matador Pride The crowd for our Homecoming and Senior Night football game
Yum Students eating during the Thanksgiving Feast
Getting Lit The lower school students during our glow pep rally
Let's go Students cheering for the varsity girls basketball team
Banderillero
The House of Compassion
Picador
The House of Integrity
Torero
The House of Courage
Rejoneador
The House of Wisdom
This is the 2nd year that Memorial Day School has implemented a "House System" into our curriculum. As new as it is, "House Day" has become many of our students favorite part of the week with the amazing games and light
1st grade gets ready for a game.
Seniors Joseph Barnes and Justus Robinson welcome in new students and faculty into their respective houses.
Games are a main staple of house events. All grades are included so that all can have their share of the fun.
JustusRobinson,Mrs.Toub,andMrs.Downs preparinglowerschoolstudentsfora housegame.
House member
Joey Dai being initiated into Banderillo on the first House Day of the schoolyear.
The Banderillos are the bullfighters who use banderillas, which are colorfully decorated and barbed sticks, to stab at the bulls; however, at Memorial Day the Banderillos represent the Red House, which is the House of Compassion. Compassion is the quality of showing sympathy and empathy; it's to express care and concern to others. We strive to represent our House by showing compassion to everyone!
T-B; L-R; James Dock, La rae Garner, Juli Toub, Trey Toub, Riley Gaines, Jaxson Smith, Peyton White, Aedan Curtis, Mason O Brien, Dallas Jones, Joey Dai, Glitter Smith, Chloe Smith, Chloe McGrath, Ma Kenzie Gaines, Lina Darden, Christian Vaughn, Aiden Arnott, Aubrey McGrath, Dakota Randall, Leyna Culbreth, Isabella Butts, Ryleigh Carter, Roman Thomas, Alex Blackmon, Justus Roberts, Cindy Weeks, Jeremiah McGrath, Maddox Ortega, Robert Cate, Chloe Harris, Craig Harris, Brex Broxton, and Kaleb Smiley. Not pictured: Caleb Bernitt, Lorelei Brown, Cici Calvert, Hunter Helmly, Jesi Rosas, Minniyah Shields, Gracelynn Smart, Zaric Smiley-Williams, Jeremiah Toub, Dylan Utter, and Mary White. Teachers: Diana Guthrie, Caroline McGrath, Mark Sussman, Lisa Toub, and Jill Willcoxon.
Red working on a table mat for the Thanksgiving feast with other Houses.
The Picadors are the bullfighters on horseback that prick and provoke the bull with a lance; however, at Memorial Day the Picadors represent the Yellow House, which is the House of Integrity. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. We strive to represent our House by always being honest and by following the moral code that our community encourages!
Mr. Barnes, Mrs. Soloman, Mrs. Barnes, and others rushingfor a seat in a gameofmusical chairs.
T-B; L-R; Javon Robinson, Rachel Robbins, Sierra Dignazio, Jalynn Brown, Eleanor Leichtner, Zackson Lord, Collins DeRoche, DA Robinson, Monty Johnson, Jordan Dignazio, Autumn Carter, Owen Miller, Nate Parker, Wyatt Carter, Alohr Jones, Scarlett White, Sophia Griffie, Hadleigh Helmly, Conrad Johns, Rashard Townsend, Stella Ramos, Maxwell Hammer, A Ruby Smalls, Alayna Baker, Gidget Woodward, Jabari Brown, MaeRose Ryan, Lydia April, Julien Zamora, Illiana Elizalde, Raelynn Wright, Lauren Brown, Reese Johnson, and Breyelle Givens.
Not pictured: Preston Benedict, Charles Chappell, Tyler Cooke, Edward Gross, Tripp Hughes, Micah Lall, Jackson Leichtner, Noah Oglesby, and Genesis Rivers
Teachers: Angela Bhola, Pam Gross, Meredith Helmly, Emma Reardon, and Shanice Solomon.
Riley Blankenship being initiated into the Picadors on the first House Day of the school year. together.
Cameron Mills runs from the other houses to keep his balloon safe and pop the other houses balloons
Brooklynn Michael from 8th grade green house decorates the table covering for the Thanksgiving feast.
Rejoneador is the House of Wisdom, which means to have the ability to contemplate and apply past knowledge to the current situation. Wisdom is important because it allows us to learn from past mistakes. It lets us overcome problems that we may find difficult. If you don't have wisdom you are bound to make the same mistakes over and over. The title of Rejoneador is given to bullfighters that fight on horseback. It is a type of bullfighting most common in Portugal and Spanish bullfighting.
Morgan Neal, Housten Campbell, Nathanial Monroe, Sean Taylor,Ayele Ashbaugh, William Hawkins, Jay Joseph, Jobari Sellars, Roman Sellers, Michael Stehr, Talan Gray, Jack Lange, Collin Tuttle, Thompson Jackson, Aaliyah Johnson, Brody Adams, Katherine Adams, Tyler Snipes, Kholby Fikes, Kimora Harrington, Lucas Lardino, Alessio Lardino, Brooklynn Moore, Rosie Glenn, Melea Barnes, Ameria Young, Hani Gordan, Jayda Johnson, Lexie Moore, Nathanial Hornaday, Chase Futch, Emmett Jaster, Corbin Sarver, Thomas Day, Matthew Day, Cameron Mills, Lawson Saradinski, Marshall Saradiski, Joe Barnes
The word Torero is a blanket term for people who practice the art of bullfighting. However, a Torero only becomes a Matador when he kills a bull. Bullfighting is not for the faint of heart, it takes an immense amount of courage. Torero is the House of Courage, which means the ability to do something that frightens one. Courage is a very important attribute to have because it helps us overcome obstacles that may be considered frightening or overwhelming. If you don t have courage your development as a person will not progress as far or as fast as it could.
Isabella Nugara helps Camden Gil with a Thanksgiving craft
T-B;L-R: Jeffrey Roberts, Riddic Brassard, Mell Flowers, Jamerson Holmes, Direll McQuaige, Zaric Smiley-Williams, J'Mya Butler, Allison Ward, Avery Minchey, Kayden Welles, Ellie Neibecker , Zackson Lord, Biondo Shepard, Matas Aidietas, Eli Verdin, Kaleb Smiley, Aiden Thompson, Alexandra Graylow, Miah Flewallen, Niccolo Magiulu , Amelia Guess, Ashton Bowen, Addison Ragsdale, Lillian Hardwood, Haley Wallace, Charlotte Graylow, Raeylnn Wright, Camden Gil, Sophia Welles, Isabella Nugara, Oliver Blair, Alex Haganer, Everly Cutting, Rory Cruikshank, Jude Ulanowski, Nia Slaughter, Alicia Shuman, Kayleigh Stewart, Macey King, Charlotte Simon, Drayton Cutting, Karon Kirkland, Jordan King,
Torero and Banderillo team up to play a game of capture the flag against Picador and Rejoneador
Joe Barnes and Nate Parker team up against Connor Helmly from the blue house.
Jalynn Brown (Sophomore) and Coach Emon talking on the sideline
setting the Volleyball
TylerSnipes Sophia grade)
Julien Zamora (Senior)
Reese Johnson (5th grade) dribbling the Ball to attack the Basket
Varsity Cheerleaders at
T-B; L-R: Halle Campbell, Charlotte Simon, Payton Haskins, Julianna Toub, Keira Goldade, Coach Erin Hively, McKenzie King, Macey King, Sophie Welles, Mary Carter, Coach Caroline McGrath, Alohr Jones, Miracle Kinlaw, Christian Schuman, Lorelei Brown, Isabella Nugara
Are You Ready Keira(8), Halle(6), and McKenzie(4) getting ready to receive a serve
Blocking Like There's No Tomorrow Charlotte(13) and Sophie (15) blocking the ball
The Lady Matadors had a great season. Although their number of wins may not show it, the girls had major breakthroughs this season. The girls were coached by Coach Erin Hively and Coach Caroline McGrath. This was Coach Erin's first year coaching the girls and Coach McGrath 's fourth year assisting . The Lady Matadors had one senior, McKenzie King. McKenzie has played volleyball for fours years. McKenzie said that her favorite part of the game is competing. Returning to the team are: Keira Goldade, Halle Campbell, Sophie Welles, Macey King, Lorelei Brown, Miracle Kinlaw, and Alohr Jones. The Lady Matadors had some new teammates this season: Payton Haskins, Mary Carter, Isabella Nugara, Julianna Toub, Christian Schuman, and Charlotte Simon.
McKenzie(4) setting up Keira(8) for a hit
Charlotte Simon (13) blocking the ball
Aces All Day
McKenzie (4), Halle(6), Payton(7), Keira(8), Charlotte(13), and Sophie(15) celebrating an Ace receiving
from the sidelines
L-R: Charlotte Simon, Keira Goldade, McKenzie King, Macey King, Christian
Alohr Jones and Melea Barnes (freshmen) pose for a picture
Cheerleaders huddle up the National Anthem
"Smiles from the Morgan Neal (sophomore) Keira Goldade
Miracle Kinlaw (junior) smiles while cheering
Cheerleading is a year-long sport that cheers for both football and basketball. There are four cheer captains and they show their captain spirit very well. The captains are McKenzie King (Senior), Keira Goldade (Junior), Macey King (Sophomore), and Melea Barnes (Freshman). This year, the cheerleaders have been working very hard on their stunts and game day performances. The girls are able to do a number of stunts which include, pyramids, liberties, extensions, teddy sits, and McKenzie King (senior) has learned to do an arabesque. The cheerleaders also did a fundraiser in the summer for children to learn how to tumble. These talented and hardworking girls have helped bring our school spirit up and made this school year spectacular.
(T-B;L-R:) Craig Harris, Tyler Snipes, Julien Zamora, Charles Chappell, Tyler Kindle, Joe Barnes, Jeremiah Toub, Alexander Blackmon, Justus Robinson, Nate Parker, Edmund Brown, Christian Vaughn, Parker Sindler, Joey Dai, Javon Robinson, Biondo Shephard, Dallas Jones, Marshall Saradinski, Assir Best, Mell Flowers
Our football the first against Harvester Christian academy 34-6. Then, unfortunately the season ended in the second game against Robert Toombs.
This football team has made rapid improvements since last year. This was the first Memorial team to achieve 3-0 for 10 years to begin the season. Our football team made it through the first round of playoffs, but unfortunately the season ended in the second game and they ended 5-7. The team finished with 32 touchdowns on the year. Craig Harris, Justus Robinson, Alex Blackmon, Charles Chappell, and Tyler Snipes all finished with over 5 tackles per game. Julien Zamora finished with the most interceptions in the GIAA and top 10 in all of Georgia. Charles Chappell finished 3rd. in interceptions in GIAA, and Tyler Kindle finished in the top 10 of most passing yards in the GIAA.
Big Runs by Charles Chappell, Assir Best, and Christian Vaughn
#Blocked EmmaPalefskyandChloeSmithblockinga hitfrom theotherteam
Ahhh Woosh Kayden Welles serving the ball, trying to ge an ace
Palefsky tipping the ball over the net
7&8th grade team
T-B;L-R: Coach Valerie Jackson, Emma Palefsky, Kayden
Welles, Sadie Day, Coach Meagan Jackson, Lina Darden, Sophia
Griffie, Minniyah Shields, Chloe Smith
Middle school volleyball has girls 5th-8th grade split into two teams learning how to play volleyball. This year is the first year having a middle school volleyball team since 2021. They were coached by Meagan Jackson (class of 2021) and Valerie Jackson. They had 2 eighth graders that will move up to our Varsity team next year.
Down and Ready Nia Slaughter, Chloe McGrath, and Jesinya Rosas ready to save the ball
T-B,; L-R: Reese Johnson, Nia Slaughter, Ma'kenzie Gaines, Cadence Calvert, Ellie Neibecker, Kimora Harrington, Coach Meagan, Breyelle Givens, Avery Minchey, Jesinya Ronsas, Chloe McGrath
Sierra Dignazio
Homecoming Queen McKenzie King
Sophia Hodge
U-D,L-R: Pre-K- Alayna Baker, KD- Brooklyn
Thomas, 2nd- Leyna Culbreth and Maxwell Hammer, 3rd- Lauren Brown and Chase Pope, 4th- Autumn Carter and Nathan Hornaday, 5th- Ameriah Young and Thompson Jackson, 6thJ'mya Butler, 7th- Kayden Welles, 8th- Chloe Smith- 9th- Alohr Jones, 10th- Charlotte Simon, and 11th- Keira Goldade
Defense! The middle school boys banded together and
T-B, L-R: Monte Jhonson ,Zaric Smiley -Williams , Tripp Hughes, Johnathan Joseph, Ayden Roberts, Coach Tyler
Lets go Matadors, Lets go!
The Lady Matadors had a great season. Although it does not show it in the wins everybody had fun playing Basketball on the team of eight players. Every single player grew this season and got better. The girls got coached by Coach Emon Grayson And Coach Myrie. This year was Coach Emon's third year coaching and Coach Myrie's second year assisting Coach Emon. The Basketball team had one senior, McKenzie King, McKenzie King was the Captain of the team and has played Varsity since her 8th grade year. Returning girls Julianna Toub, Sophie Welles, and Macey King were joined by four new players: Jalynn Brown, Christian Schuman, Charlotte Simon, and Payton Haskins.
Ball Handling Charlotte Simon (Sophomore) bringing the Ball up in the game against RTCA
(Senior) after
(Sophomore) running up the court after stealing the Ball
Sophie Welles (10), Macey King (3), McKenzie King (1), Charlotte Simon (14), Jalynn Brown (5)
"Lay it up" McKenzie King court
(Sophomore) defending
The varsity boys basketball team is defending their 2022-2023 GIAA "A" State Championship, returning 4 players from that team. Head Coach Dale Mock returns for his 3rd year. Assistant Coach Allen is back for his 2nd year coaching the Matadors. Their regular season record was 13-8 and their region record was 5-1. Our Matadors made it all the way to Final Four losing out to Mon Don, the same team they defeated last year for the State Championship.
L-R: Jobari Sellers, Karon Kirkland, Mell Flowers, Jack Lange, Matas Aidietis, Alex Halenar, Christian Vaughn, Charles Chappell, Assir Best
Can't Catch Me Assir Best (4) running the ball to the basket
Up The Court Christian (0) bringing the ball up court
Matas Aidietis (12) the ball
Defense Charles Chappell (2) playing defense
Jump Ball Alex Halenar (30) beginning the game with the jump ball
Make it Karon Kirkland (5) getting ready for a free throw
Hunter Helmly blocks a player from the opposing team.
Nathaniel Monroe takes a shot at a free throw
Johnathan Joseph sets up to make a free throw.
Although very young, the middle school basketball players took every game seriously and played with the passion and diligence of a professional player, working their hardest every game, and even making it to the championship game. We had three teams compete in SPAL this year: a 5th & 6th Grade Girls Team, a 5th & 6th Grade Boys Team, and a 7th Grade Boys Team. All worked very hard, but the 5th and 6th Grade Boys Team went undefeated in the regular season. We are Matador Proud!
Jesinya Rosas blocks her opponent
The middle school girls basketball players huddle up with their coach to discuss tactics
Reese Johnson prepares to start the game
Reese Johnson guards her opponent.
Jeremiah Toub, Caleb Bernitt, William Hawkins (not pictured: Edmund Brown)
Esport's has 7 members total, 3 in Super Smash Brothers., 4 in Rocket League. Esports competes every Tuesdays and Thursday. Coached by Coach Barnes, every player made it to playoffs.
Rocket League players Julien Zamora and Justus Robinson,
toub, robinson edmund brown
Senior captain Jeremiah winning his Super Brothers
Senior captain Caleb Bernitt winning in a match of Smash Brothers.
Senior captain winning his matches in smash brothers.
T-B;L-R: Ma'Kenzie Gaines, Breyelle Givens, Kaylei Stewart, Aaliyah Johnson, Aubrey McGrath, Alexandra Gralow, Iliana Elizalde, Ryleigh Carter, Jayda Johnson, Amelia Guess, Chloe McGrath, Brooklyn Moore, Lydia April, Karis Gil, Alayna Baker, Charlotte Gralow, Rosie Glenn, Dakota Randall
Helmly (first grade) cheering for the boys at the St. Andrews football game.
The Pep Squad had 30 Members this year and cheered at two Football games and two Basketball games. They were coached by Mrs. Porter. It is Mrs. Porter's fifth year coaching the squad. The girls had fun cheering and always encouraged our players whether it was in Basketball or Football.
pepping up The pep squad cheering at their first game against St. Andrews. Pre-K5th grade girls encourage the High School Varsity Football team at the Memorial stadium.
(T-B;L-R:) Charles Chappell, Michael Stehr, Tyler Kindle, Joseph Barnes, Christian Vaughn, William Hawkins, Jeremiah
(Not
They started the season promisingly with a 2-0 record. Their season started versus Bradwell and Coastal Homeschool. Our Head coach is Carson Lane, an alumni of memorial (Class of 2020).
Toub, Dylan Utter, Assir Best, Nathan Parker, Justus Robinson, Alexander Blackmon, Talan Gray
pictured:) Mason O'Brien
T-B; L-R: Payton Haskins, Charlotte
Simon, Jalynn Brown, Juliana Toub
Not Pictured: Lorelei, Brown, Mell Flowers, Craig Harris
Run Girls Run The Girls on the Run team
Action! Sophie Welles and Marshall Saradinski at Literary doing Duo Interpretation
Congrats William Hawkins being inducted into NHS
Working Hard Macey King working on this yearbook
Vice president Jerimiah Toub lights the candles for the tapping serimoney
The president of National Honors Society Edmund Brown gives his opening speech
2024 National Honors Society new official inductees
Michael Stehr, Alohr Jones, Isabella Nugara, Emma Palefsky, Jobari Sellers, Sadie Day, Kayden Welles, Allison Ward, Hunter Helmly, Ayele Ashbaugh, Alaina Jones
National Honors Society is a National program to celebrate people who are academically excellent and show qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and services. It was formed for people who exhibits those qualities and to do good in the community. Every year National Honors Society does a fundraiser for those in need. This years fundraiser was a bake sale for relay for life.
Allison Ward get inducted into National Honors Society
Hunter Helmly get inducted into National Honors Society
Literary is a competition meant to recognize and reward excellence in students with artistic forms of talent, and it has two parts, region level and state level. Everyone participating in the competition begins at regional, and the top two winners of each category move on to state level. Literary has a variety of categories in areas like oral interpretation, speaking, writing, singing, piano, improv, and spelling. Our school entered eleven events: Argumentative Essay (Edmund Brown), Personal Essay (Julien Zamora), Rhetorical Essay (Rachel Robbins), Spelling (Edmund Brown), Humorous Oral Interpretation (Melea Barnes), Duo Oral Interpretation (Sophie Welles and Marshall Saradinski), Impromptu Speaking (Joe Barnes), Girl Solo (Macey King), Boy Solo (Talan Gray), Trio (Macey King, Melea Barnes, and Christian Schuman), and Quartet (McKenzie King, Alohr Jones, Talan Gray, and Justus Robinson). All of our participants performed spectacularly, and our rhetorical essay writer, duo interpretation speakers, boy solo singer, and quartet made it to state level.
T-B; L-R; Pam Gross, Justus Robinson, Julien Zamora, Joe Barnes, Edmund Brown, Talan Gray, Christian Schuman, Melea Barnes, Macey King, Sophie Welles, Marshall Saradinski, Caroline McGrath, Rachel Robbins, Alohr Jones, and McKenzie King.
Argumentative Essay and Spelling: Edmund
Personal Essay: Julien Zamora.
Brown.
Rhetorical Essay: Rachel Robbins.
Trio: L-R; Christian Schuman, Macey King, and Melea Barnes singing for regional.
Impromptu Speaking: Joe Barnes speaking the spot.
Quartet: L-R; McKenzie King, Alohr Jones, Talan Gray, and Justus Robinson singing for regional.
Boy Solo: Talan Gray singing at regional.
Duo Oral Interpretation: L-R; Marshall Saradinski acting
Girl Solo: Macey King singing at regional.
Girls on the Run is a organization that is participated in all over the United States. The program teaches young girls about how to take care of their bodies, both physically and mentally, with fun activities and exercises. After ten weeks, the girls take part in a 5k run with other schools in the Chatham County area. Mrs. McGrath brought the program to our school in 2017, and she has been the head coach ever since. Mrs. Reardon joined last year, and she has expressed about what a positive program this is. The goal, by the end of this program, is for girls to express their star power and take on the world.
Slaughter, Breyelle Givens, Ameriah Young, Gracelyn Smart, Chloe McGrath, Iliana Eizalde, Jayda Johnson, Lauren Brown, Isabella Butts, Aubrey McGrath, and Alexandra Gralow.
Not pictured: Cadence Calvert, Jessie Rosas, and Zuri Stewart.
Third Graders Isabella, Aubrey, and Alexandra getting their laps in.
Coaches Caroline McGrath, Macey King, and Charlotte Simon teaching the girls about kindness.
L-R; Kaylei, Ma'Kenzie, and Nia at the finish line of the 5k.
Run Coaches: L-R; Gigi McGrath, Charlotte Simon, Julianna Toub, Caroline McGrath, and Emma
First Day of School
Lil' Joe -
Where has the time gone ?!?! When you arrived late July 2006, God knew just what our family needed. have brought so much joy and laughter into lives. Watching you grow has been a true blessing. Whether it be chasing cows on the farm, climbing trees too high, fishing, baseball football, you love of life is contagious ! You bring joy wherever you go. have grown, not only in stature, but in wisdom and in your love of people and God. You a great brother to Josh and Melea and a wonderful son. We are so proud of you and the God is growing you into. We cannot wit to see what adventures God has for you next ! Love,
Joseph Barnes: MamMaw's #3
#1 Biggest Heart
#2 Our "Little" Joe
#3 Third to call me MamMaw and steal my heart
I wish I had the words to express how proud I am of you!
I cannot wait to see you attack the world!
Keep your eyes on God and let Him lead you!
Love, MamMaw
Caleb:
I just wanted you to know how proud we are of you and all of your accomplishments. You have been a blessing to me since the day you were born.
I will ALWAYS be your number 1 fan.
I can't wait to see what the future holds for you. I know you will do many great things in life and there are lots of things to come.
We love everything about you especially that personality of yours.
I know life hasn't been easy but you made it this far. Keep up the great work.
We all are rooting for you and we all love you very much.
CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! YOU DID IT ! ! !
Love always, MOM, ROB, PAPA ( and the rest of the family )
P. S. eSPORTS is a real sport
Alexander
We are proud of all the things you have achieved and the Godly man you are becoming.. You are proof that hard work + dreams + dedication = success. Keep working hard and know that we are behind you every step of the way.
WE LOVE YOU !! Dad, Mom, Zack, Drew and Miss Kay
I am beyond blessed to be your mom! You have kept me on my toes from toddler to senior! You have always danced to the beat of your own drum, and I love that you are not ashamed to stand out!
I am proud of you for overcoming many obstacles that tried to trip you up! You have proven that you can do anything you set your mind to!
Keep your dreams big, and keep believing that they are possible because they are! Keep looking to God for guidance and you will go far!
I love you more than you know TyGuy, and I am so proud to call you my son!
With my whole heart, Mom
Having you as a brother has been such a joy, but having you as a best friend has been amazing beyond words. I'm so proud of your accomplishments over the years, but mostly for continuing to inspire me everyday. I love you Bubba.
so so proud, em
Our Lord has truly blessed us with an absolutely wonderful daughter. With your delicate, loving heart and brilliant mind, God will surely use you to better the world.
Though we wished you would have never grown up, the time has come to spread your wings and fly. We can't wait to see how high you soar.
Talan
As one chapter of your life closes and another begins, cherish the memories you have made.
Cherish the memories yet to be made as you move forward, exploring and discovering what the world has to offer.
You are an amazing son,, brother, grandson and uncle !
You have made us ALL proud and we wish you the very best in the years to come.
Love always
Mom, Phil, Bryce, Grandma, Papa, Sissy, Preston, Isla, Kaia and Mila Bear
"Indeed, God is my salvation; I will trust him and not be afraid, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my song. He has become my Isaiah 12:2
We are so very proud of you, Sophie.
You are a doer of hard things, a conqueror ! Mom, Dad & Pete
"Young
and don't forget to FLY !!
"Promise me you will always remember this:
YOU are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you."
A, A. MilneSweet Addie Jane,
We could not be more proud of your accomplishments in these 17 short years. Your kindness, empathy, love of all things childlike and whimsical, your intelligence, and creativity for days inspires us. Continue your path forward knowing God has a special plan for you.
We love you so much.
Mom, Dad, Isabella, Lillian, and Vivian
We are so proud to have you as our son.
As this chapter of your life closes, a new one is starting and we are so excited to see the story you write.
You have made us so proud.
Your kind heart, willingness to put others before yourself , and your courage to be yourself all the time, is part of makes you special.
Never forget the world is your canvas - paint what you want.
We Love You !! Mom and Shane
"The Lord goes before you and is with you. He will not fail or forsake you. (Deu 31 : 8)
If God is before us, then who can be against us ? (Rome 8 : 31 )
Tyler, you finally arrived !! You did it !! You earned it !!
You worked with great diligence towards your achievements in academics, school spirit, sports, and spirituality. You have grown, matured, and learned during this entire educational journey.
You were specially made for us, your parents. We were given the assignment from God to raise you, nurture you, and to introduce you to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
You faced bumps in the road which is what we all must do. amazing that you have dealt with everything that has been thrown at you with such grace, forgiveness, and a kind heart. important thing is to learn from those bumps and make better choices in the future.
You taught us, your proud parents, about grace, love, endurance, resilience, forgiveness, and patience. We have watched you with amazement as you have grown from a helpless infant into a handsome, independent young man. We are so proud of you, Tyler. We love you unconditionally.
Love,
Mom and Dad
We pray that you will continue to make better choices and that you achieve YOUR goals for the future. We support you 100%.
Jeremiah John,
You were the best surprise we ever received. You have always exceeded our expectations and brought us so much joy.
Your determination, physical strength, dedication, sense of humor, and most importantly strength of character have been your trademark.
You have been such a huge blessing to our family. We know that you will continue to do great things and we'll be there cheering you.
We are so proud of you.
Congratulations on the first of many life accomplishments, son.
Love,
Dad, Mom, Jaycee, Julianna, and Jacob Trey
This is my first year truly feeling the yearbook completion. Last year was a year for learning and improvement, to see what I've learned and improved on.
I would like to thank you and everyone else who has purchased a yearbook, a lot of effort and time has gone into this yearbook. I would like to give a huge thank you to Mrs. Barnes and Mr. Sussman for helping me lead through our yearbook and trying to make sure that is the best quality for you.
Our main goal was to make something for you to remember your memories and good times that you've had with us at Memorial Day School. Remember the fun events that we ve had, the sports we played, remember your friends and teachers. That s why we titled our yearbook Moments that Matter.
I hope everyone could find themselves somewhere throughout the yearbook, and remember your favourite memories.
Take Care,
Aiden Arnott (Class of 2024)
