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Editor-In-Chief Maybe it is the season, or maybe it is just me getting older, but things seem to have a new sparkle and shine throughout the Bolles campuses. The good news is flying, the good stories keep coming and the goodness of our students and what they are doing throughout the community seems to have reached new heights! Just before the holiday break, we enjoyed a Jan Olson visit from Susie Kissinger’s Lower School Whitehurst Campus Fourth Grade class. These sweet and well-mannered students came to the President’s Office to look for “elves” and to have a fireside chat with our own Santa, Mr. Farace. They all gathered around Dave’s office and took a seat while he asked them what they thought it meant to be a leader. The responses from these children were right on target — very compassionate and thoughtful. One little boy said, “Being a leader is knowing what is right and going out and sharing that with others in our community.” Mr. Farace replied with a “Wow! Those are powerful words you just shared!” And, he repeated them and shared one of his favorite quotes: “Be good, do good.” They also discussed how to be a good role model and about helping others. Then, one little girl sitting on the floor raised her hand and said, “Being a good leader is doing the right thing when no one is looking.” I took a moment to ponder how precious these moments are, and how they make such big impressions on our young people. We are lucky to be in an environment that is not only filled with a passion for learning, but also one brimming with kindness and respect and helping others. Bolles students are learning these vital life lessons from the early ages of Pre-K. With each passing year, our students continue to do more and more for others and learn to become servant leaders themselves. The Bolles Way “seed” — pursuing excellence through courage, integrity and compassion — may have been planted several years ago, but it continues to blossom because our Bolles community nurtures and cares for it every single day. I hope you enjoy the good news in this winter publication and the special edition of “Growing Servant Leaders: The Bolles Way.” And, by the way, the fourth grade did find elves! Have the happiest New Year, Jan R. Olson Senior Director Communications and Marketing olsonj@bolles.org

About the Cover The Bulldog Express pulled into the Whitehurst station before the holidays and passengers and crew couldn’t be more excited! This is a new mode of transportation for our youngest students to get around campus with safety and speed.

Table of Contents From the President and Head of School From the Chairman of the Board

From the Associate Head of School

Making Our Mark: Bolles Gets Creative With Educational Resources

Honing Our Power…of Play

Young Women in Science: Bolles Students Aim for the Stars, Inspire Each Other Leading Women

Fall Sports Season Brings State Title Count to 125 From the Bolles PA Chairs

Alumni Local Alumni Gathering

First Ladies of Bolles and Bartram

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Bartram Class Notes Bolles Class Notes

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President and Head of School As I write this, we are in the midst of a busy admission season. Speaking to prospective students and families is a favorite activity of mine because I am a true believer in the power of a Bolles education. It is a privilege to work with Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Scott Smith and his talented staff Dave Farace as we engage these families at various events. My admission message this year has focused on promises we can make to new families. Making promises and delivering on them requires a disciplined adherence to our core values of excellence, courage, integrity and compassion. While we cannot promise a perfect student experience, guaranteed admission to Harvard, a lead role in a school play or an Olympic gold medal (although we do deliver on all of those on occasion!), I believe we do deliver on the following four promises:

Promise #1: A Holistic Education We offer a holistic education that includes academic, physical, social and emotional learning. We donâ€™t â€œteach to the testâ€? because we believe that every child is a gift and should be treated as an individual. We know that when children are balanced, joyful, and challenged, they are more likely to develop independence and natural curiosity, take risks, learn from failures, stretch outside of their comfort zone and reach their full potential. Within this educational philosophy, relationships matter most. Fifth grade teacher Dawn Collins lives this mission on a daily basis. She regularly meets her students for breakfast on campus before the start of the school day. When teachers invest in their students in such a meaningful way, they build trust and inspire learning.

#2 Bolles librarians Michelle Mas, Clare Lange and Kelly Hainlin (shown here with a guest author), attend a state librarian conference.

Promise #2: An Investment in Faculty If relationships matter most, then recruiting and retaining the best faculty from around the world is a must. We invest an enormous amount of time, money and energy in finding the best teachers. Last year, we received more than 1,000 applications for only 22 open faculty and staff positions. One new Upper School English teacher, Marie Kervin, moved to Bolles from Britain to teach, you guessed it, British Literature!

#1 Dawn Collins treats a small group to breakfast.

We also are committed to providing a generous professional development budget in support of faculty pursuing advanced degrees and attending national conferences. Bolles teachers have a real appetite for professional development and we believe that investing so fully in their growth directly impacts the quality of the

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student experience. Many recent innovative programs (outdoor learning centers, robotics, innovation labs, experiential learning days, new daily schedule) grew directly out of faculty professional development experiences.

The Sogbesan twins (far left and third from left) at Grandparent Day

Promise #4: Exceptional Preparation for College and Life When we deliver on the first three promises, the fourth promise — exceptional preparation for college and life — follows naturally. We believe when children are equipped with a Bolles education, they will thrive as independent, ethical leaders throughout life in an unpredictable world. During the summer Olympics, several Bolles alumni were in Rio, including two (Joseph Schooling ’14 and Ryan Murphy ’13) who won multiple gold medals and one (Al Muzaurieta ’13) who conducted research on the Zika virus as part of a Harvard University study. They follow in a long line of alumni pursuing excellence through courage, integrity and compassion.

Promise #3: Extraordinary Opportunities While we lead with academics, Bolles offers extraordinary opportunities in the arts, athletics and community service. Bolles is very intentional in not calling these “extracurricular” activities as there is nothing “extra” about them! We believe they are “co-curricular” (and non-negotiable) activities where students learn powerful life lessons in the classroom, on the stage, on the athletic fields and in the greater community. With broad exposure starting in our lower schools, students have the opportunity to explore and develop specific passions. A case in point: twin brothers Kenny ’20 and Taiwo Sogbesan ’20 started at Bolles in the lower school — Kenny is a graceful dancer for the Bolles Repertory Dance Theatre and Taiwo is a hard-hitting cornerback on our JV football team.

Al Muzaurieta ’13 in Brazil

All of these important lessons, activities and values explain why All Things Possible isn’t just a motto at Bolles, it is a lens we place over everything we do to ensure we are living out these promises for our current and prospective families, students, alumni, faculty and staff. We are #BollesProud of #BollesNation!! Best in the New Year, Dave Farace

Ryan Murphy '13 (third from left) with his Olympic teammates

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From the Chairman

of the Board

C. Daniel Rice ’80

It is an honor to have taken over as Chair of the Bolles Board of Trustees at the beginning of this school year. A big “thank you” to Ellen Rogowski on completion of a very successful two years as Chair, which culminated in the approval of our strategic plan that was explained in the most recent spring issue of Bolles magazine. Under her leadership, we also completed a multi-year effort to enhance our governance policies and procedures at Bolles, which warrants some additional explanation and update.

Your Board of Trustees, just like any other independent school board practicing good governance, has four key responsibilities: approval of the annual budget, advancement, strategic planning and hiring and supporting the Head of School. In turn, the Head of School is responsible for implementation of the Board’s decisions with respect to these responsibilities, all other hiring and the day-to-day operation of the School. With respect to the budget, Bolles is in a solid financial situation. We have had a balanced budget for several years and anticipate the same result this year. Our two biggest financial challenges remain the need to continue to raise tuition to meet rising expenses and an endowment that is just a fraction of the size it should be for a school as large as Bolles. Our Advancement function has changed dramatically since the arrival of Dave Farace and KC Cassell. They are reaching out to many of our friends and alumni throughout the country, some of whom have had no contact with the School in years. Our alumni gathering at Homecoming had the highest attendance in recent memory. The generosity of our donors continues to create new opportunities for our children, most recently with the opening of Tarver Hall on the Bartram Campus. We currently have several exciting fundraising efforts, including a new multipurpose building on the Ponte Vedra Beach Campus and an outdoor learning space on the Whitehurst Campus. Since completion of our strategic plan with the focus on the Bolles Experience, the Bolles Community and the Bolles Future, we have been diligently moving into the implementation phase. The most interesting part so far is the work being done on a new academic schedule to begin next school year, which will include some longer class periods, classes that do not meet everyday (much like a college schedule) and class times that rotate so they do not always meet at the same time. This schedule reflects the latest science on brain development and how kids learn. It also will include more opportunities for creative, independent thinking, experiential learning and faculty collaboration. We have also begun a campus master plan process and expect to have it completed by the end of this academic year, and of course, look forward to sharing it with you. Finally, the Board appreciates all of the support and warm welcome Dave and Becky Farace and their family have received from the Bolles community. We are very excited about Dave’s leadership as we begin to implement the many components of our new strategic plan. Go Bolles! C. Daniel Rice ’80

Don’t Miss All the Great Stories on Bolles.org! We love covering Bolles’ community trends and happenings in Bolles magazine. But if you want a better sense of what’s happening on all four campuses with all our amazing students every day, make it a practice to visit Bolles.org. We feature daily news stories about various campus academic, arts, activities and athletic events, as well as features on students going the extra mile in their areas of expertise. Once you have arrived on the Bolles.org homepage (and marveled at our beautiful new homepage video montage!) a great place to begin your media consumption is the bright orange News/ Multimedia button just above the scrolling news bar. There, you can find links to stories about Bolles students who have appeared in media outlets around the world, a full index of all the news stories we have published on the website, photo galleries of campus events, videos from campus productions and more. Don’t be a stranger! Connect with Bolles today via Bolles.org, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

NOT PICTURED: Charles W. Arnold III ’86, Elizabeth A Coffman ’83, April Devine, Wendy Hamilton ’87, Drew W. Prusiecki, Ellen Rogowski

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of Trustees

C. Daniel Rice ’80 Chair

Ellen Rogowski

Trustees Emeriti

Tatiana R. Salvador ’86

Fernando Acosta-Rua ’85 Vice Chair

George W. Siguler

John J. Schickel Jr. ’88 Secretary

George Stelljes III ’80

David J. Farace President and Head of School

Mark Travis ’80

Trustees

Ex-Officio Members

Charles W. Arnold III ’86

Jeffrey Berman ’64 Board of Visitors, Chair

Quinn R. Barton Jr. ’46 James V. Bent Sr. ’53 John W. Connolly Jr. — Deceased William K. Hatcher ’48 — Deceased Ann C. Hicks ’55 Bartram Beverley W. Hirsig ’46 — Deceased Helen M. Lane ’42 Bartram Hal Lynch Robert H. Paul III ’52 — Deceased Frederick H. Schultz ’46 — Deceased A. Chester Skinner Jr. ’40 Herman Ulmer Jr. ’37 — Deceased George W. Varn ’38 W. Lester Varn Jr. ’42 E. Ellis Zahra Jr. ’64

Gray A. Camp ’91 Elizabeth A. Coffman ’83 Anika Goel Comar April Devine Timothy J. Geddes Wendy Hamilton ’87 Ricardo Morales III ’81 John F. Pendergast Jr. ’73 Ingrid Perdikis Ronald E. Price

A. Chester Skinner III ’70 Karen J. Stone Christina K. Zorn

Tiffany Davis Parent Association, Co-Chair Chuck Davis Parent Association, Co-Chair Katie Farrar ’01 Alumni Board, Chair

President Emeritus Harry M. deMontmollin Jr. ’56

Drew W. Prusiecki

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From the

Associate Head of School Innovation Through Scheduling Letâ€™s be honest; Bolles is a lot of things to a lot of people. Descriptors come to mind such as tradition, excellence, compassion, success, preparation, community, honor, innovation. Wait, what? Innovation? To some that sounds contradictory for a place that is so traditional; yet, Bolles has always had a culture of innovation and this is manifested each and every day in our commitment to the pursuit of excellence. Think about it: Bolles has a rich history that links a single campus all-male military school, an independent school for young men and now a coed independent day and boarding school on four campuses. Bolles possessed a growth mindset way before Carol Dweck (author and professor of Psychology at Stanford University known for her work on the mindset psychological trait) defined it for us. The most recent Strategic Plan tasked the faculty and administration with thinking creatively and comprehensively about schedule, time and calendar to promote the most balanced teaching and learning experience possible. Correspondingly, we have spent over a year as a community discussing possible student and mission-centered changes to our daily schedule for the 2017â€“18 school year. While these discussions still continue, we are reaching a point of refinement and agreed upon direction. The following priorities for change outline our potential direction for new middle and upper school schedules. For the most part, the lower school schedules will remain unchanged as they already reflect many, if not all, of these priorities.

Create middle and upper school schedules that allow for: 1. a more balanced day that facilitates deeper learning 2. creative, independent Tyler Hodges Associate Head of School thinking and reflection 3. increased opportunities for faculty collaboration and co-teaching 4. interdisciplinary work by students and faculty 5. opportunities for small group advisory discussions, clubs and genius time 6. the ability to access student and teacher best learning and teaching times throughout the day 7. opportunities for personalized learning, experiential learning and innovative application of knowledge and skills With these priorities in mind, we are moving toward a more flexible school day that maintains the high expectations and outcomes associated with Bolles since its founding. Concurrently, we hope to include characteristics such as the rotation of classes, slightly longer classes, a more balanced approach to homework and assessment, a periodic late start to give students an opportunity to sleep in while facilitating faculty collaboration, and an earlier end to the academic day. While the flow of the class day will change, our commitment to educating the whole child via strong student-faculty relationships in academics, athletics and the arts remains steadfast and unshaken. In the end, I believe innovation is what helps Bolles thrive and endure, and that only by keeping this at the forefront of our collective thought can we maintain the varied and critical possibilities of the Bolles experience: things such as opportunities for the pursuit of knowledge, the capacity to create artistically, the hunger for athletic accomplishment and foundational relationships with students. May we have the patience, forbearance and fortitude to continue this process and continue to add to the foundation of possibility for the entire Bolles Community.

With Respect, Tyler Hodges #Bolles2033

Honorable Work: New Traditions Invite Student Participation President and Head of School Dave Farace has tweaked two traditions of honor on the Upper School San Jose Campus as a means of getting students more involved in school traditions. Most noticeable was a new process for students to sign the Honor Code pledge, “I will maintain my self-respect and respect others. I will not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.” While students have always been expected to sign and abide by the School’s Honor Code, the new tradition requires students to sign the pledge in front of their peers in class-specific Honor Code convocations. The signatures are now collected and posted in a special display case at the south entrance of Bolles Hall. “This strengthens what we have been practicing at Bolles for many years,” Farace said. “The Honor Code is at the foundation of all we do here at Bolles and I am proud to see students making a public demonstration of their pledge.” Students sign the Honor Code pledge.

At the beginning of the school year, students assembled by class year in McGehee Auditorium to hear brief remarks from Farace. Students then filed up to one of three podiums at the front of the auditorium and signed their name to official Honor Code documents. Students also received buttons and pins that read “I Pledged” and “Honor Above All.” Farace also modified the way quarterly Honor Convocations are run. Instead of being led by School administrators, student leaders from the Student Council, Honor Council and National Honor Society now manage the program and introduce school leaders to distribute awards. “Hopefully today, while honoring Bolles’ continuing tradition of success, we have also started a new tradition,” said Bolles Student Council President John Norcross ’17 during the First Quarter Honors Convocation this fall. “It is one with the students taking more responsibility and ownership over their Bolles experience.”

Students now lead honors convocations.

Farace hosted grade-specific convocations to discuss the Honor Code.

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Honing Our Power…of Play Bolles leaders have been advancing “power of play” resources on both lower school campuses — heightening the focus on play’s cognitive benefits and making formidable investments in equipment and facilities. Where many schools have been forced to remove or reduce play time and recess, Bolles makes play a top priority.

“What happens on the playground each and every day is just as important as what happens in the classroom,” said Associate Head of School Tyler Hodges. “Our educational practice is hands-on, active and involved and attention to each of these areas provides a positive and effective educational experience.”

During the past year, Bolles has: n Installed new Kompan-designed playground equipment in three areas of the Lower School Whitehurst Campus n Made plans for an interactive treehouse for the Whitehurst Campus n Opened a new Innovation Lab for maker projects and resources as well as an interactive, outdoor K-Cove Kindergarten learning/play discovery area on the Lower School Whitehurst Campus n Developed plans for a multipurpose building on the Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus, which will include a classroom for students as well as gymnasium and fine and performing arts functions n Refined play areas on the Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus, including the addition of interactive water tables and an Imagination Station; new playground equipment has been installed for the school’s youngest students. New Kompan-designed playground equipment will also be installed on the playground for the older students. n Continued support of outdoor gardens and hydroponic gardening resources on both the Lower School Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Beach Campuses n Installed new water table area on the Lower School Whitehurst Campus

At Bolles, lower school students have recess nearly every day. Additionally, students enjoy P.E., art, music, language and technology resources throughout each week.

While recess has always been an important part of the Bolles academic experience, the latest initiatives show just how fundamental play has become to a Bolles education.

Like a growing number of forward-thinking schools around the country, a Bolles education is applied academically, physically, socially and emotionally. The play focus helps Bolles’ youngest students heighten the physical experience of learning. The Kompan equipment, for example, develops students’ key physical strengths, fine and gross motor skills and overall fitness during their playtime. In addition to bolstering friendships outside the classroom, the equipment also helps children find a balance of academics and play that will increase their imagination and happiness and confidence in life. The Kompan-designed playground equipment encourages students to take risks and teaches that mistakes or “failures” are just opportunities to learn on life’s journey. “Bolles is the first private school in Florida to invest in this level of play for our students,” said Chief Financial Officer Nancy Greene. While the new play equipment on the Lower School Whitehurst Campus is in full use, the treehouse is expected to be installed later in the school year. On the Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus, leaders are exploring plans for the new multipurpose building.

Connecting Families To the World One of the qualities that puts Bolles in a league of its own is the boarding program — and the experience-rich ways Bolles families get to connect with the School’s international residents. Through the Parent Association’s Resident Ambassador Program, or RAP, boarding students are paired with Bolles families who look in on and attend events with students throughout the School year. Program leaders organize a host of dinners, events and celebrations for families and students to mingle. This year, RAP Co-chairs Susan Lucas and Jen Lewis have staged several well-attended and fun engagements — including a delicious Thanksgiving meal for all and a special “gaming truck” night that invited students and families to the Upper School San Jose Campus for games and camaraderie.

Many times, these relationships between families and students grow into home-away-from-home scenarios — where both the students and families have opportunities to learn about each other’s home cultures, traditions and families. Cynthia Anderson ’90, whose children AJ ’20 and Asha ’18 currently attend Bolles, have hosted two sisters during their four years with the RAP program, Rocio and now Sofia Carreno. In addition, Anderson and her family hosted two students from China in their home during winter break last year, Victor Hu and Marina Yue. “One of the unique experiences about Bolles is the international boarding program, no others school offers that here in Jacksonville,” Anderson said. “We wanted to soak up all the culture.” The Mauldin family, new to the RAP program, said they look forward to establishing closer connections with their boarding student, Shun, and sharing in the valuable cultural exchange. “This gives you a broader perspective of the world and we like reaching out to people and learning,” said Lesley Mauldin.

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Bolles Honors Veterans, Military Heritage The Bolles School honored all military veterans and its own military heritage on November 11 with special events and convocations on all four campuses. The first Veterans Day convocations of the day were held on the Lower School Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Beach Campuses. Organizers honored veteran guests, family members and special friends. On the Whitehurst Campus, students shared an adorable presentation about the meaning of Veterans Day and introduced veteran guests. On the Ponte Vedra Beach Campus, students created a beautiful photo display of family members who have served the country. Patriotic songs and special introductions were highlights of the morning. Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus students convened around the flagpole for a special service during Activities period. The Bolles Women’s Chorus began the morning ceremony with their beautiful performance of the National Anthem from the steps of Bent Center. The outdoor convocation also featured the University of Florida Color Guard and a special flag-lowering and raising by Bolles staff and veterans Wesley Cole and Arthur Francis. Luke Dunn ’20 presented a package of handwritten notes and letters to LTJG Timothy Cullen of Naval Air Station Jacksonville (and husband

of Bolles visual arts teacher Kelly Cullen). The notes were made by freshman students during Make A Difference Day this fall and will be distributed to service men and women during the holidays. A performance of “Echo Taps” by Bolles trumpet players in the north and south towers of Bolles Hall was a special high point of the convocation. Bolles trumpet players included Vijay Chalamalasetty ’18, Rajan Khanna ’17, Elizabeth McGrane ’18 and Richard Still ’17.

The Missing Man’s Table, a tradition begun by longtime Bolles faculty and administrator Julie Babcock, was on display in the Bolles Hall Lobby to honor Bolles community veterans. The most poignant remarks of the morning were from Bolles alumnus Jason McCarthy ’97, who joined the U.S. Army in 2001 following the 9-11 attacks. He was in the U.S. Army from 2003–2008 and is a 2006 graduate of the Special Forces Qualification Course, meaning he became a Green Beret. In 2007, he received the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device for Valor in support in Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2008, McCarthy founded GORUCK, a fitness company that also builds gear and leads events based on the principles of Special Forces. He graduated from Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business in 2011. The final Veterans Day convocation of the day was held in Parker Auditorium on the Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus. The Bolles Concert Band performed at the beginning of the convocation and trumpet player Bodin Farace ’21 played Taps. Convocation speaker Captain Jim Fossa, a former Bartram Campus mathematics teacher, shared thoughts about what it means to be a veteran. Fossa, a Captain in the U.S. Naval Reserves, began his military career in 1984. Among other roles, he served on the Commanders Special Staff in the U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany and was Chief of Biometrics in Baghdad, Iraq.

#BollesBeautiful: National Publications, Blogs Rank Bolles Tops in Beauty For the third time in recent months, The Bolles School has received public acclaim for the beauty of its grounds. Town and Country magazine featured the school in its number five spot on a national list of most beautiful boarding schools. Southern Living also published a “most beautiful school” spread in which The Bolles School was the only school in Florida and the Southeast to be showcased. This summer, Forbes magazine featured Bolles in its July issue — relaying Bolles’ many areas of excellence. This fall, the blog Aceable. com noted Bolles’ beauty, naming Bolles to the top spot in the 28-school listing of the most beautiful schools in Florida.

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Sneha Reddy ’18, Ann Maris Walton ’18 and Hannah Lee ’18

Young Women in Science: Bolles Students Aim for the Stars, Inspire Each Other National statistics on how girls are performing in STEM education and what compels them to success are muddy at best. Recent academic successes at Bolles, however, reveal a trend that is clear and exciting. Young women are the ones excelling in science on campus — leading the way, breaking school records on the international science fair front and taking STEM education at Bolles to new heights — and possibly light years beyond. “I think there are several reasons that we are seeing this trend of exuberance or enthusiasm about science and science fair,” said Science Chair Nancy Hazzard. “First, we have a very talented and dedicated faculty who work with students — they are inspirational to students and also model the fact that it is OK and actually fun and rewarding to explore topics in science.” The hard work is paying off. During the past year at the upper school level, three upper school students have helped affix The Bolles School name to top circles in high school science: n Hannah Lee ’18 received a third place award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (IISEF). It was the first time in School history a Bolles student has placed at the prestigious international competition. Lee received third place in the Animal Sciences category for her project, “Spotted Wing Drosophila, Baiting and Trapping.” Lee was one of 1,700 students from more than 70 countries

presenting projects at the science fair, held May 2016 in Phoenix. She also was invited to the international science fair (ISWEEEP) as a freshman for a project on seaweed and won third place for her work. Lee has been a speaker and presenter at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference and at the XI International Vaccinium Symposium. Just before the 2016 holiday break, Lee also was announced as a participant in the 2017 Florida Regional JSEHS STEM Research Speaker Competition. Dr. Kathryn Halloran said she is the first Bolles student she knows of to be selected for that section of the highly competitive program. n Sneha Reddy ’18 and Ann Maris Walton ’18 won a gold medal for the project they applied to submit at the International Sustainable World Energy Environment Project Olympiad (ISWEEEP), held April 2016 in Houston. Reddy and Walton’s project title was “The Effects of Sulforaphane on Hyphal Connections on Mycorrhizal Fungi.” Reddy and Walton were the only gold medal winners at ISWEEEP from Northeast Florida. In fact, only two projects from the state of Florida won gold medals at the international level. Reddy and Walton also achieved a first for the School as semifinalists in the extremely competitive Siemens Foundation competition. While they did not progress past the semifinal, the experience in itself was a huge win for the Bolles community.

These exciting factors leave Bolles enthusiasts — especially young female science enthusiasts at Bolles — contemplating the ultimate scientific question: why? And what is the magic classroom formula for these high-achieving Bolles students? By all accounts, the secret sauce at Bolles is equal parts of the following: teachers who inspire and encourage; female student mentors who model high science standards; and classroom resources and lessons that enable students to push beyond their perceived limits. Reddy and Walton demonstrate this path to science success in very tangible ways. The two juniors have been science partners since their freshman year and have spent the past few years testing lumbriculus worms in sugar, fertilizer and ethanol and later the effects of sulforaphane on mycorrhizal fungi. Currently, the students are using tissue culture in the Bolles biology lab to see if bearberry leaves can block sulforaphane so mycorrhizae can make connections with vegetables. “We are also looking at whether or not mycorrhizae will have less runoff issues compared to fertilizer.” Both young women point to their teachers and Bolles science resources as primary motivators behind their successes in the realms of science. “Mr. Bullington and Dr. Halloran have been mentors and also the upperclassmen from the past two years who encouraged our Bolles teams in science fairs,” Walton said. “Both pushed Sneha and me to apply for ISWEEEP because they believed in us and our project, even when we did not.” Lee is currently researching and experimenting with an invasive plant species known as Water Hyacinth. She said her Bolles experience has helped her develop the tools to be a better scientist. “Bolles has equipped me to be a better critical thinker by teaching me there is no one right approach to tackling a problem,” Lee said. “Whether I was in math, or science or English class, Bolles has taught me different ways to examine and solve various problems. With this knowledge, I now know how to easily put steps and pieces together in the most comprehensive ways for me. This has helped

me in completing various science experiments with different, useful methods.” Hazzard said the support and encouragement for fellow scientists has been building and is passed down year to year. “We have talented students who are open to ideas and intrigued by various aspects of science, they are an inspiration to one another,” Hazzard said, recalling alumna who have helped pave the way in recent years — like Trina Chakravarty ’04, Lilly Herman ’12 and Kat McGrane ’10. “Success breeds success. Their dedication and success makes their accomplishments seem attainable and serve as a model for other students. Girls have been creative, dedicated and great resources for other students. We hope this trend continues.” By all indications, the trend is getting stronger. Young women studying science at Bolles continue to inspire each other, and Bolles faculty continue to do everything they can to support the young women in their classrooms and labs. On the Middle School Bartram Campus, young women are making waves in the area of science and robotics — including one student who already is working hard to become an astronaut. Ava Sickler ’22 found her way to a robotics passion after her parents — a civil engineer and a science teacher – directed her to summer robotics camps at Bolles. She has taken the LEGO robotics camps, the Raspberry Pie Cap and the NXT camp. She is also on the Bolles Robotics team and FTC, and is “also programming with a bit of Java in Android Studio.” “Bolles offers a lot of programs and resources for robotics, and Mr. (Mark) Meyers especially pushes us to expand and teach more and more classes related to different sciences,” Sickler said. “Mrs. (Gloria) Wood and Mr. Meyers have really mentored me and others along what way as they greatly support robotics and learning.” Katerina Pate ’22 is another familiar face in the Tarver Hall robotics lab. She, too, talked about the support and encouragement she has received from friends, teammates and robotics team sponsor and

Ava Sickler ’22, Taylor Richardson ’22 and Katerina Pate ’22

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computer teacher, Meyers. She is eager to progress with her studies in upper school and has high aspirations for her career — one that certainly takes inspiration from The Bolles Way.

In December, she was invited to a private screening of the movie, “Hidden Figures,” in Washington with the movie’s stars and First Lady Michelle Obama.

“I hope to help kids one day who need medical attention and use my resources as the key to my future, I also hope to study child psychology to better the world,” Pate said. “I hope to help children with mental and physical disabilities. I hope I will make the world a better place.”

“Bolles gives me access to great teachers and resources and keeps the balance of academics, athletics, art and service,” Richardson said. “It’s a very challenging school, but it’s also helping me strive to be at my fullest potential and that will prepare me for high school and college.”

Classmate Taylor Richardson ’22, who is enjoying her first year as a Bolles student, wants to make the universe a better place through science. She hopes to be an astronaut one day, and has achieved major advances in her young science career. In addition to meeting Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go to space, she has attended the White House United State of Women summit where she heard President Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey speak. She received the 2016 HandsOn Jacksonville Youth in Action and for Champion of Service Awards from Governor Rick Scott for her STEM efforts and works with The Mars Generation as a student ambassador to provide outreach and education about space exploration.

Richardson has worked with robotics in Meyers’ classroom and continues to envision her future as an astronaut. “I hope to make the biggest difference as a scientist and astronaut by traveling to Mars to aid in interstellar travel between planets and to determine life on other planets,” Richardson said. “As a person, I hope that I will continue to do my part to serve. Martin Luther King Jr. said anyone can serve and you don’t need an advanced degree to do what’s right for others — I hope to continue serving my people, my community, my city — and hopefully the world.”

Leading the Way in Science: Meet Nancy Hazzard Bolles is fortunate to have many bright, resilient women in leadership positions on all four Bolles campuses — all of whom are persuasive, effective and passionate about their jobs. Nancy Hazzard is one of these ladies. This year marks her 20th year as the Department Head for Science and her 27th year as a member of the Bolles faculty. Hazzard graduated from Clemson University (she is a big fan of the Tigers!) and earned a master’s degree in Biology from The Citadel through an evening program. “I wasn’t there marching,” she said with a laugh. Hazzard is the first person on either side of her family to graduate from college. This achievement brought her mixed emotions. “It made me feel very special, but also applied a lot of pressure because I had other relatives who were reaching the college age and I needed to set a good example for them. I started a family tradition.” Hazzard and her younger brother were both adopted. She has one daughter, Caroline, a member of the Bolles Class of 2007, who currently lives in Vermont. When she first moved to Jacksonville from her hometown of Charleston, Hazzard heard from a friend that Bolles was “the best.” So she dropped off her resumé with Louise Cheney and 45 minutes

later she had a job. That was in June of 1990 and Hazzard hasn’t looked back. Past Associate Head of School Ed Stopyra offered her the Department Head position in 1996. “That was one of the biggest honors of my life — particularly for females in science — it was very insightful and ahead of their time.” Hazzard stays busy supervising 20 faculty members — five on the middle school campus and 15 on the upper school Nancy Hazzard campus. She has taught nine different subjects at Bolles within the science and math departments throughout her nearly three decades of teaching. Biology and Anatomy are her favorite subjects. She has also seen a lot of change for the better during her time here. “We have had several curriculum changes which have allowed for new courses, new and beautiful science labs and the introduction of the Science Fair,” Hazzard said. Science has not just evolved in the upper school. Hazzard has worked with both the lower and middle school in the past to ensure the

entire science curriculum offers an All Things Possible path to success for those interested students. The lower schools both offer much more hands on science with a lot of variation, including the new maker spaces for students to learn and challenge their minds and creativity. The middle school also now has a brand new science and technology building — Tarver Hall, which is bringing the latest in education and instruction to the Bolles middle school students. “I think this addition will be very inspirational to the program. They can write on the walls and have moveable furniture — it’s an amazing space and ingeniously designed,” she said. “All of these programs are increasing the success in the classroom for students by the time they enter upper school.” Enjoy learning more about Nancy Hazzard in the one-on-one interview below:

Hazzard (far right) is excited Bolles will add a new Anatomage table to its science lab resources on the Upper School San Jose Campus. The highly technical table is similar to the one students have enjoyed utilizing during visits to Mayo Clinic's Multidisciplinary Simulation Center.

How do you keep your passion for teaching? It gives me an energy nothing else does! I enjoy the range of ages I get to work with every day. I work with freshmen, juniors and seniors. Why did you become a teacher? I knew from an early age I was going to be a teacher — I always loved science and I liked to tell people what to do! It was scary at first, because there was so much to learn, but I had good teachers and a good school. How do you define a leading lady? A person who values and respects others, who can listen to others and try to make good things happen for them and to appreciate all the talent you have access to. At Bolles, we have so many who make things easy — especially in the science department! What things have remained the same at Bolles over the course of your time here? The quality of the faculty and integrity of the School — both academically and spiritually. What do you believe you have gained from your experience at Bolles? My experience here has made me want to be the best person I can be and a better teacher. I think Bolles inspires faculty to be the best they can be. Because of this, I am a better resource for my faculty.

What is your favorite Bolles memory? All of the good experiences we have had as Bolles parents. Caroline won a science award in middle school, which made me happy, I recall Florida Day — it has been incomparable. Even her college professor at Bard wrote that she was one of the most prepared students they had ever seen. What is your message to young women today who are about to begin their careers? Don’t let anything deter you from meeting a challenge or from what you are trying to do. You are much more talented and creative than you realize. “You can do it” is your motto! Don’t ever be intimidated and don’t ever stop! Is there anything you would do differently today? I always have professional goals. I have always thought about pursuing a Ph.D., so may consider endocrinology or environmental science. What do you see for science at Bolles for the students of tomorrow? We really need a new science facility. There are things we could do to enhance our program with a new facility — like environmental science. What is next in Science at Bolles? We are very excited to be purchasing an Anatomage table. It is similar to the one our Anatomy students use when we take them on field trips to the Mayo Clinic SIM Center. We are currently in the development and planning stages, but we hope to use it in all science classes and even expand its use to lower and middle school classes.

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Leading Women: Meet Betsy Lovett ’48 Bartram “When I commit to doing something, I win,” she said with a sparkle in her eye sitting elegantly at a table with the picturesque view of the St. Johns River framing her. Betsy Lovett has a personality that can fill 100 rooms — she radiates a spirit of kindness and goodness. Since her days on the Bartram Campus, Lovett has lived a life full of adventure and excitement while also dedicating herself to philanthropy within our own Bolles community, in Jacksonville and beyond. Lovett has lived in Cuba, traveled the globe, visited with royalty, hunted animals of all kinds and has remained dedicated throughout her years to service, generosity and nature. “I consider myself more of an environmentalist than a philanthropist,” said Lovett, who has been a passionate hunter since she was nine years old. “I really go to church in the woods and I thrive on nature. When that first ray of light comes up, you hear the owl hoot, the deer running — it’s magical! Those rays of light dancing across the trees look like a million diamond necklaces!” Lovett puts all of herself into her passions and for causes in which she believes most deeply. An avid environmentalist, she once fought Amoco for three years to protect the North Florida environment — and won. Lauton Chiles, the Govenor of Florida at the time said saved the Florida Aquifer. “It saved so many peoples lives,” she said. Always an advocate for the local art scene and the artists who define it, Lovett also has applied her change-making effervescence to programs, projects and groups promoting art in Northeast Florida. The same is true of her commitment to art at Bolles. In recent years, Lovett gave the Betsy Lovett Arts Center on the Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus — establishing a new measure for fine and performing arts facilities in the region. She has given countless hours and dollars to the Main Library in downtown Jacksonville, to Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the American Cancer Society and to countless other causes and initiatives that resonate with her personally. And when Lovett isn’t giving time, treasure or talent to a project, she can be counted upon to dress in fun costumes for a cause or make an event more festive. Lovett, to be sure, always lives up to her reputation as the “bell of the ball.”

Betsy Lovett with John Trainer at the 80th Anniversary celebration of Bolles Hall.

“Let someone else think you are important by the good you do every day,” she said humbly. “Everyone puts their right foot into their right shoe!” Lovett went to Bartram after World War II and recalls going to Bolles to watch her brother, John William Ross ’46, march in the parades. Bartram School became Lovett’s home away from home. She recalled many funny stories about her time there and the wonderful friends — and school leaders — she came to know over the years. Lovett also recalled her moments on the stage and being in the “Pirates of Penzance.” “I sang so poorly the teacher told me just to move my lips!” she recalled with a big laugh. After Bartram, Lovett went on to University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where she was into just about everything — even things she didn’t sign up for, such as being named Miss Fashion Plate for Revlon. She said her freshman class at Chapel Hill had 1,500 boys at the time — and only 11 girls. She lived in town at the time so she was allowed to go early. No girls were allowed until their junior year unless you lived in town. She later met the man she would marry and with whom she would share great adventures and memories for the next 40 years, Billy Lovett. She said one of his favorite quotes was: “Behind every great man is an even stronger woman.” Enjoy reading more about one of our community’s strongest women in this question-answer below: You have given so much to Bolles and the community. Where does your passion for giving come from? If you have the opportunity to give, the giving does far more for you than it does for them. It makes something magical happen and gives joy to your heart to help others.

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Did you assist with the planning of the Betsy Lovett Arts Center on the Middle School Bartram Campus? I visited many facilities — even the old Ritz Theatre downtown — yes, we discussed everything, down to the width of the aisles between the seats so there was plenty of room to walk by without having to stand up. What is your message to young women today? If you are going to dig a ditch, dig a good ditch! Just put your heart and soul into what you do and do it well. Be kind and good and nice to all you meet. If you are around people you may not be enjoying, find new ones to be around!

Lovett’s home is full of mementos and photos of people and places most dear to her.

How do you define a leading woman? Someone who is understanding and patient and never lets something throw them off. If it does, then try again. Honesty is important too — it is so important to tell the truth. If you lie, you can’t always recall what you said! And, my Lord, smile and listen to others!

What is your proudest accomplishment? Getting up every day and having the privilege to help others. At age 86, I am being taken care of by a higher power. I am so blessed and I love people.

How do you lead? I don’t tell, I suggest. After all, in the first place my idea may not be the best one. We work together as a team and give everyone a chance for input. And if you commit to something, stick with it.

What would you like to see for Bolles and the students of tomorrow? Education is changing rapidly and to continue to work with our bright students to offer them the best education possible.

Fall Sports Season Brings State Title Count to 125 Following the 2016 fall sports season, Bolles has now won 125 state championships with 87 state runner-up finishes in 17 different sports along with 440 total district titles. Two Bolles teams won state titles this fall and three more finished as state runners-up. The Bolles boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams continued their state title streaks, winning team titles at the 2016 Class 1A meet in Stuart on November 11. The boys won the program’s 29th consecutive state title and 38th overall. The girls won the program’s 26th consecutive state title and 30th overall. Individual champions for the Bolles boys were Ariel Spektor ’18 in the 100-yard butterfly in an automatic All-America time of 47.84 and James Daugherty ’17 in the 100-yard breaststroke in an automatic All-America time of 54.38. Matt Serra ’17, Daugherty, Spektor and Gabi Gomez Treig ’17

won the 200-yard medley relay in an auto All-America time of 1:29.36. Gomez Treig, Spektor, Jake Adcock ’18 and John Pate ’18 won the 200-yard freestyle relay in an auto All-America time of 1:23.45. Spektor, Gomez Treig, Serra and Pate closed the meet with a victory in the 400-yard free relay in an auto All-America time of 3:03.01. The girls did not claim individual or relay event wins, but won the team title on quality depth including three runner-up finishes.

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Abi Wilder ’17, Katherine Baker ’18, Kate Wilkerson ’20 and Stefanie Mendizabal ’18 placed second in the 200-yard medley relay in an auto All-America time of 1:44.60. Wilder placed second in the 100-yard backstroke in an auto All-America time of 55.03. Baker placed second in the 100-yard breaststroke. The football team advanced to the state final for the 17th time in program history, winning the program’s 32nd district title along the way. The Bulldogs finished as state runners-up and with a 12–1 overall record.

New Athletic Motto Reflects The Bolles Way A new athletic motto, though not a new idea among Bolles student-athletes, is being formally implemented at the School — “Be humble in victory, and gracious in defeat.” This motto will appear on signage throughout Bolles’ athletic facilities on each campus. The motto emphasizes sportsmanship and reflects the overall character development initiatives across School life through The Bolles Way: Pursuing excellence through courage, integrity and compassion.

The Bolles girls’ and boys’ cross country teams both finished as team runners-up at the Class 2A State Championships on November 5 in Tallahassee. The girls placed in the top two at state for the ninth straight year and the boys posted the program’s highest state finish since also placing second in 1989. Caitlin Collier ’18 won the individual state title — the first-ever for

the Bolles girls’ program. Charles Hicks ’19 led the Bolles boys with an individual runner-up finish. Collier and Hicks also both qualified for national cross country meets. Collier advanced to the Nike Cross Nationals, held December 3 in Portland, Oregon. Hicks advanced to the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships, held December 10 in San Diego, California. The Bolles volleyball advanced to the state semifinals for the first time since 2011 and the 22nd time in program history. The girls golf team advanced to the state tournament. Congratulations to all middle school, junior varsity and varsity Bulldogs on another successful fall season. Thank you for being “humble in victory, and gracious in defeat.”

The Bolles football team closed the 2016 regular season with a 59-15 win over Prepa Tec, a group of high schools located in Monterrey, Mexico. The game marked the first-ever against an international opponent for the Bulldogs. Coaches and players from both teams enjoyed the unique experience and sharing the game of football across borders.

Bolles Crew photo caption: The Bolles Crew enjoyed a successful fall season with strong roster numbers, several gold medal-winning boats and a promising outlook for the spring season under new Director of Rowing Carmen Bahr. Row Bolles!

Eight Student-Athletes Honored During November College Commitment Ceremony Eight Bolles student-athletes were honored on November 9 for committing to a particular college or university to continue their athletic and academic careers. Family, friends, classmates, coaches and faculty gathered in McGehee Auditorium to celebrate this well-deserved achievement. Athletic Director Matt Morris welcomed everyone while coaches from the respective sports introduced and congratulated their student-athletes.

Boys’ Swimming James Daugherty, University of California, Berkeley Gabi Gomez Treig, Purdue University

The following Bolles student-athletes were honored:

Girls’ Volleyball Riley Coonan, Wofford College

Baseball Clemente Inclan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Boys’ Lacrosse Gray King, Stevenson University Jack Phipps, Denison University

Girls’ Swimming Lexi Riley, College of Wooster Abi Wilder, Auburn University

The November ceremony was the first of three college commitment ceremonies to be held at Bolles this school year with ceremonies planned in February and May 2017 to recognize additional studentathletes as they commit to colleges.

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By the time this current edition of the Bolles magazine reaches you, you and your family will have already wrapped and unwrapped the winter holidays. St. Valentine’s Day will soon be casting its red glow over the New Year festivities. Still, the most joyful holiday from the season is Thanksgiving — especially the two days preceding Turkey Day. Grandparent Day on all four campuses combines classroom visits, campus tours, fine arts displays and performances. These are intentional days not only for abundant hugs and gleeful smiles between grandparents and children, but also for teachers and staff to witness the many different ways our youth tap into the wisdom and heritage our grandparents provide. Wendy and Jason Griffis, Volunteer Grandparent Day Campus Chairs, hosted a wonderful celebration of family on all four campuses. For people like me who are mostly busy in the “gift business-side” of school life, witnessing the legacy and heritage working at Bolles is precious. The magic of seeing the “apple from the tree(s)” motivates and adds urgency to the work to advance the vision and the mission. I also believe that having grandparents on campus helps solidify that part of our School’s mission that author David Brooks calls “character formation.” As Brooks put it “All of us are given gifts, aptitudes, capacities, talents and traits that we did not strictly earn. And all of us are put in circumstances that call out for action, whether they involve needs of a family or the opportunity to help others. These circumstances give us the great chance to justify our gifts and strengthen the beams and pillars of our inner structure, a disciplined defense of our character.” In keeping the mission front and center, the Board of Trustees, Alumni Board, Board of Visitors, Parent Association, Administration and other

High-rise Views, High Notes at ACPG Celebration The 2016 Agnes Cain Painter and Glynlea & Heritage Societies celebration kicked off the holiday season November 30 at The River Club in downtown Jacksonville. Guests enjoyed mingling, city views, beautiful food stations and hearing remarks from President and Head of School Dave Farace. The highlight of the event, however, was a seasonal choral presentation by the Bartram Intermediate Chorus from the Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus. Bolles thanks its biggest donors for making this event such a fun success!

volunteers will be guided by our revised strategic plan “Bolles 2020: A Look at our Future.” Steps are now being taken to finalize a Bolles Campus Master Plan and an accompanying Case Statement for Support that will set the course during the next years and beyond. We are confident the culture of giving in the Bolles family will match the needs of the Case Statement for Support and other targeted appeals KC Cassell for support. Many individuals will likely make gifts through direct cash, and both The Bolles Fund gifts and capital campaign pledge payments will be fulfilled by a simple transaction or appreciated securities. In many other cases, a planned gift could provide the means by which alumni, parents and other friends of Bolles can make the most personally rewarding gift of support. As important as the “ways of giving,” and not to be overlooked, are the “whys of giving.” During the next months ahead, I hope to share specific information on how best to begin the planning of your gift. I invite those ready to consider supporting Bolles, to contact President Dave Farace, Dr. John Trainer, one of our leadership volunteers, or me to arrange a confidential visit that will help you invest in our mission and pursue “the best ends by the best means.” Warm Regards, KC Cassell (1) Excerpt From: Brooks, David. “The Road to Character.” Random House, 2015-04-14.

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On Being the Gift: Bolles Celebrates Donors’ Philanthropy Throughout annual campaigns for The Bolles Fund, Bolles encourages its community to “Be the Gift” and “Be the Difference” in support of the School and its annual giving efforts. The message? Philanthropic support of The Bolles School changes lives. Bolles is developing ethical citizens who are learning to be generous with their time, talent and treasure — and who are exceedingly prepared to be servant leaders in tomorrow’s global community. While Bolles’ faculty, staff and coaches prepare students academically, artistically and athletically for college and life, it is Bolles’ donor community that models the virtues of giving back — and putting others before self. In recent months, several Bolles families have exemplified the change-making effects of philanthropy with generous gifts to the School. Their generosity is creating new resources and opportunities for Bolles students to discover and hone their strengths — both in the Bolles community and out in the world. n Tarver Hall: The new science and technology building on the Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus has been named Tarver Hall. Given by the family of Jack Tarver, the building honors a man well known for his work in the field of journalism. Tarver was the publisher of the Atlanta Journal and Constitution and was chairman of the Associated Press at the time of his passing in 1999 at the age of 82. Tarver has five great-grandchildren attending Bolles this year. Construction of the beautiful four-classroom science and technology facility began this summer and concluded in time for the launch of the 2016–17 school year. Designers applied an innovative “white board” finish to classroom walls, which allows students and faculty to demonstrate science, math and technology challenges on vast board space around each room. The building also includes furniture that can be configured to meet small group, lab, discussion and robotics/gaming construction needs. A common area at the center of the building provides space for students to leave their backpacks and other belongings. n Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Multipurpose Building: Bolles Kindergarten teacher Cathy Stupski gifted $500,000 to the School as early stage funding for a new multipurpose building on the Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus. The building, planned for a spot on campus Stupski could admire from her classroom window, would be a personal honor to her late husband, Karl, who died suddenly in August

2015. Stupski’s humble act of philanthropy inspired another leadership gift of $1 million to assist in funding for the project. Collectively, the contribution marks the largest gift The Bolles School has received for a capital improvement project on the Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus in recent years. With initial funding in place, designs and construction for the 10,800-square-foot multipurpose gym are expected to commence once all funding is secure. Preliminary plans call for a multipurpose gym building that will accommodate a basketball court, bleachers, a stage for school performances, a classroom, bathrooms and proximity to the School’s existing athletic fields. The building will be one of the largest on the campus, which opened as Bolles’ second Northeast Florida lower school facility in 1999. n Staman Lobby in Bolles Hall: The Staman Family has been incredibly generous with their gifts of time, talent and treasure during the past decade. The family has meticulously and in a very hands-on approach refined the flooring, windows, ventilation, HVAC and air-conditioning systems of multiple buildings on three campuses to provide healthier environments for students, faculty and staff. Spearheaded by Teresa Bennett and husband Dr. James Staman, the project continued for many years and cost upwards of $1.2 million to complete. The results are enhanced educational environments that are not only more visually attractive but also more environmentally protective. To honor the Staman Family and their dedication to the Bolles community, the School named the lobby in Bolles Hall, Staman Lobby. School leaders hosted a private reception and celebration to thank the family over the Thanksgiving holiday. n While not an official gift from a specific family, the Bolles community was thrilled to give back to one of its most memorable coaches — basketball Coach Buddy Ward. On November 22, the School hosted the Buddy Ward Court Dedication. It was a great night to watch some basketball as the boys and girls teams competed during the event. Former Coach Ward and his wife Bette were in attendance at the event in their honor and basketball alums came to cheer on the home team. With four decades of experience and dedication, Mr. Ward contributed exemplary athletic coaching skills and has been a mentor for students and faculty!

View from ‘The Peak’ Inspires “Peak Perspective: A Speakers’ Series” has continued to be a successful venture for the Bolles community. Launched during the 2015–16 school year with presentations by veteran CBS Evening News journalist and “60 Minutes” correspondent Bill Whitaker and former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, the speakers’ series gained momentum in the 2016–17 school year. Showcasing the talent and education necessary to make a career out of art was longtime political cartoonist, Paul Fell. He visited campus this fall and met with student artists and classrooms in addition to his community-wide presentation on career cartooning. Several art students spoke with Fell about their own work and how to get into the niche work of cartooning and sharing editorial news through art. Dr. Ronald A. Crutcher, the 10th President of the University of Richmond and a well-known proponent of the arts and higher education, visited The Bolles School October 25–26 as the

second special guest in this year’s Peak Perspective: A Speakers’ Series. Crutcher has a rich background in music, the arts and higher education. Formerly the president of Chamber Music America, Crutcher was director of the highly ranked Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin and was dean of the Conservatory at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Crutcher was the first cellist to receive a doctor of musical arts degree from Yale University, where he also earned his master’s degree. Crutcher and wife Dr. Betty Neal Crutcher, first attended a special dinner and presentation with Bolles Resident Life students during their visit to Bolles. The next morning, Bolles leaders welcomed the Crutchers to Bolles with an informal coffee gathering in Bolles Hall Staman Lobby. During the convocation presentation that followed, Crutcher reflected on his own life experiences as a professional cellist and school leader and shared his four life “lessons” and looking at life as a spiral staircase that uses experiences to propel itself upward.

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Parent Association Chairs The Bolles Parent Association has been a pillar of support and service to The Bolles School for the past 55 years. While tradition is important, it is not the only thing that makes our association such a success. A strong PA needs dedicated council members, support from School administration and countless parent volunteer hours from our amazing families! It takes the entire Bolles family to make the Parent Association a vital part of the School’s success. The heart of the Bolles Parent Association begins with its fabulous Executive and Campus Council members. It is with their love and support of All Things Possible that the PA is able to accomplish more than 400 events in the course of a single year. Some of these events include a New Parent Reception in the fall, Grandparent Day in the winter and Farmers Market in the spring.

Emails, globals and meetings are all a part of their varied duties and all are done so with Bulldog spirit and goodwill. Their leadership and talents consistently bring stellar projects to all four campuses and promote fun and fellowship to our students, parents and Bolles faculty. Thank you Executive and Campus Council members for consistently bringing your all!

The Davis Family Charlie ’20, Tiffany, Chuck and Carlie ’21

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Our partnership with The Bolles School administration is another reason the Parent Association is such a success. If it were not for the support from school security, catering, maintenance, teachers, counsellors, the Advancement Office, Heads of School and the President, our job would be impossible to accomplish. Every Parent Association event with an invitation to mail, global to get out, car to be parked, recycling bin needed and food preparation is given the golden touch by the fabulous staff at Bolles. The Parent Association is appreciative of the administration for not only helping facilitate PA events, but also for attending them. Having the faculty and staff at our events always enhances the programming. We are fortunate and thankful for the partnership between the PA and Bolles administrators! Most importantly, our tremendously generous Bolles parents and families are credited for the accomplishments of the Bolles Parent Association. By the end of the school year, you will have invested a combined 10,000 hours of volunteer work to ensure all our PA events and projects are fabulously decorated, staffed and brimming with Bolles energy and pride. From bringing cookies to a fine arts reception, passing out candy on costume day or attending a PA Parent Education lecture, your willingness to be a member of our Bolles Parent Association family is beyond measurable and greatly appreciated! Big Grateful Hugs, Tiffany and Chuck Davis

PA Executive Committee Roster Co-Chairs

Chuck and Tiffany Davis

Campus Co-Chairs Bartram Co-chairs Beth and Paul Rohan Ponte Vedra Co-chairs

Joelle and Lee Lockett

San Jose Co-chairs Lauren and Bill Block Whitehurst Co-chairs

Brittany and Tim Groover

Special Projects Green Team Co-Chairs

Cathleen and Daniel Murphy

Farmers' Market Co-Chairs

Tina and Richard Toomey Trish and Mac Haskell

Farmers' Market Vice Chair

Sara Brackin

Uniform Recycle Co-Chairs

Lisa and Steve Sullivan

Committees Communications/ Globals Co-Chairs

Karen Haseltine and Tod Northrup

Communications/ PA Website and News Co-Chairs

Claudia and Russ Thomas

Dad's Club Co-Chairs

Pete Mitchell and Tamara Mitchell

Faculty/Staff Jill Arnold Appreciation Chair Fine & Performing Arts Chair

Dr. Charu Raheja

Grandparent Day Co-Chairs

Wendy and Jason Griffis

Historian Co-Chairs

Leslie and Bryan Smith

New Parents Co-Chairs

Susan and Jim Newman

Parent Education Co-Chairs

Susan and Jay Monahan

Parent Socials Co-Chairs

Holly and Mark Emas

Resident Susan and Doug Lucas Ambassador Program Co-Chairs Sunshine Committee Co-Chairs

Lisa and Dick Still

Tuition Drawing Co-Chairs

Maggie and Dr. Steven Bowers

Yearbook Committee Co-Chairs

Tiffany and Stephen Blisko

School Liaisons Director of Parent Programs

Sandy Catanese

Advancement Services Manager

Janet Frampton

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Hooray, Hooray for Grandparent Day! One of our favorite events of the year here at Bolles are the Grandparent Day celebrations we host just before the Thanksgiving Break. This fallâ€™s events were no exception, bringing unprecedented numbers of grandparents, special friends and good vibes to all four campuses. The Bolles Parent Association made all guests feel welcomed, receiving guests with refreshments and taking memorable photos throughout each Grandparent Day. A big thank you to all of the Bolles parent volunteers and to all the grandparents and loved ones who made the day special for all.

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Golden Games for Bolles Swimming The tradition of Bolles Swimming excellence was well established prior to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. But at the completion of the swimming program at the most recent Summer Games, Bolles swimmers achieved unprecedented success. If #BollesNation were in fact its own country, it would rank second in the swimming gold medal count behind the United States (of which Bolles swimmers accounted for gold medals in four events). Bolles swimmers won gold in five total events, along with several records, appearances in finals and semifinals and a lasting impression on the world stage. The biggest medal haul came from Bolles alumnus and firsttime Olympian Ryan Murphy ’13, one of the United States’ stars of the 2016 Games. Murphy won gold in the men’s 100-meter backstroke in an Olympic record time. He followed that incredible performance with another gold medal in the 200-meter backstroke to sweep the backstroke events at these Games. He also extended the United States’ Ryan Murphy ’13 Olympic streak in both events to six consecutive gold medals. Murphy became the fifth U.S. swimmer to win both the 100 and 200-meter backstroke at the Olympics, dating back to 1976. To cap off his impressive feats, Murphy broke the world record in his 100 back leg of the gold medal-winning US men’s 4x100 medley relay. That relay win not only continued the U.S.’s undefeated streak in the

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event, but Murphy was a part of history in helping Michael Phelps win his 23rd gold medal in his final Olympic event of his incredible career. Murphy made a triumphant return to Bolles on November 22 for the first time after his gold medal-winning performance. He was the guest of honor at an upper school convocation, which also included fifth graders from the Whitehurst Campus. He shared words of wisdom about his Olympic experience and encouraged students in their pursuits. “Bolles has been incredible for me,” he said following the convocation. “I don’t think I would have been on this stage without Bolles. Being able to come back here and talk to some of the students, it was really special to me.” Later, Murphy visited and swam with the current Bolles swim team. Joseph Schooling ’14 shared in making history alongside Phelps at the 2016 Games as well, though Schooling’s accomplishment was in defeating Phelps in the 100-meter butterfly — the only swimmer to beat Phelps in these Olympics. Schooling’s Olympic gold medal was the first for Singapore in any sport. He also broke Phelps’ Olympic record, his own Singapore national Joseph Schooling ’14 record and his own Asian record in the event. Schooling advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter freestyle and although he did not advance to the final, he broke the Singapore national record with his swim in the prelims.

Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace ’08 entered her third Olympics with potential to reach the finals in the 50 and 100 freestyle events. The Bahamian swimmer missed the semifinal of the 100 free after placing 18th in the prelims. She advanced to the semifinals of the 50 free and just missed making the final with a ninth place finish. Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace ’08

Immediately following his competition, Schooling returned home to a hero’s welcome in Singapore. His fellow countrymen crowded the airport for his arrival and thousands lined the streets during his visit as he was featured in a parade. Bolles Shark club member Caeleb Dressel added two gold medals to the Bolles count in his Olympic debut. He swam in the final of the 4x100 freestyle and the prelims of the 4x100 medley. Dressel also advanced to the final of the men’s 100 freestyle, placing sixth.

Caeleb Dressel

Dressel was joined by Bolles alumnus and fellow first-time Olympian Santo Condorelli ’13 in the 100 freestyle final. Condorelli led the race after 50 meters, but just

missed the bronze medal, finishing .03 seconds behind American Nathan Adrian. Condorelli also helped his Canadian 4x100 freestyle relay team advance to the final earlier in the week, where they placed seventh. Condorelli advanced to the semifinals in both the 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter butterfly, swimming both prelims within an hour. He placed 12th in the semifinals in both events to complete his Olympic competition.

Michael Phelps and Joseph Schooling ’14

Rounding out the Bolles presence at the 2016 Olympics were alumnus George Bovell ’02 of Trinidad and Tobago and former Bolles Shark club member Omar Pinzon of Colombia. Pinzon did not advance to the semifinals in the 200 backstroke and Bovell did not advance to the semifinals of the 50 freestyle, but both proved their longevity in qualifying for the 2016 Games. Bovell competed in his fifth straight Olympics and Pinzon in his fourth straight.

George Bovell ’02

Bolles Swimming’s history at the Olympic Games now includes 59 Olympians, 13 medalists, 12 gold medals and 20 total medals.

Santo Condorelli ’13

Omar Pinzon

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2016–17 Alumni Board David Barton ’90 Ellis Barton ’87 Sarah Erwin Dominey ’09 Chris Dostie ’99 Adam Edgecombe ’98

Katie Skinner Farrar ’01 Dorothy Zahra Hartman ’99 Jerry Hurst ’76 William Inman IV ’01 Carla Jones ’03

Harry Kenning ’04 John Marees ’02 Tim Miller ’05 David Melvin ’98 John Phillips ’05

Ashley Rawlins ’06 Quinn Rozycki ’06 Lauren Bacalis Scheible ’01 Carson Vandergriff ’01 David Vandroff ’79

I attended Bolles from Grade 7 until graduation from high school in 2007. Bolles prepared me for life and my career by giving me a strong educational foundation to build upon during the various academic programs I participated in over time. My experience at Bolles was one that was culturally rich. Bolles provided me with a diverse environment where I was able to learn about various cultures and ethnicities, and I feel that the boarding program was helpful in that I was able to connect with international students. When I attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C. for undergrad, I was a student in the international affairs school, and I felt that Bolles prepared me to understand the globalized world. My exposure to the arts, culture, and to students and teachers from all over the country and world at Bolles set me up with a background to succeed in undergrad, grad school and my career. — Allison Dewan ’07 Board of Visitors

A group from the 2016-17 Board of Visitors meeting poses with Peak Perspective speaker, Paul Fell, political cartoonist

2016–17 Board of Visitors Shaon Ashan ’07 Michelle Risley Baker ’07 Jeffrey M. Berman ’64 Jordan B. Bolch ’04 Clayton C. Bromberg Jr. ’00

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Allison Dewan ’07 Marion Law George ’75 Bartram Gainer W. Gilmore ’74 Ia Morales Howard ’83 Charles M. Lane ’74

Forrest B. Long ’73 Dana P. McIlwain ’80 Alison Miller ’84 Bartram Rajesh N. Paryani ’98 Trey Ripley ’94

Peter S. Sack ’07 Heidi Schauer ’97 Noah P. Sharp ’02 Wilbur C. Trafton ’62 Michael J. Verlander ’98.

Alumni Tailgate Party Kicks Off the Year On Friday, October 14, more than 100 alums and their families returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming at the Alumni Tailgate Party. Guests gathered on the Baker-Gate Petroleum Track for cookout food, games and a live musical performance from Jordan Bolch â€™04 prior to kickoff at the Skinner-Barco Stadium. This annual tradition attracts classmates from all decades and continues to be a great success! Make sure to stay in touch as we prepare for Alumni Weekend in April 2017.

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Alumni Directory It is important to all of us at Bolles to help our alumni stay connected to the School and the wonderful friends, family and faculty they have met during their time here. In recent months, we attempted to provide our alumni constituents with a resource to help strengthen some of these ties â€” an alumni directory researched and designed by leading independent school directory purveyor, Harris Connect LLC. Like many of you articulated to us directly, we were not pleased with the process and offer our utmost apologies for the information-gathering, publishing and subsequent selling of the material. The company was purchased by another company and has delayed the publication of the Bolles directory. If you have any questions, please contact alumni@bolles.org. Thank you.

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2016 Local Alumni Gathering The Bearded Big in San Marco played host to the annual local fall alumni social on November 22. More than 100 guests mingled with their fellow alums and caught up with current Bolles administration, including Head of School Dave Farace and longtime school historian Quinn Barton ’46, Dr. John Trainer and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Ward. The alumni in attendance represented a wide spectrum of classes from 1946 to 2013. It also was a special moment to have Ryan Murphy ’13, along with his brother Patrick Murphy ’11, take time from other local Olympic homecoming commitments to come and visit. Be sure to check www.Bolles.org/alumni for more information about our spring event after the New Year.

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Swimming Invitational Celebrates Byron Plapp ’08 Scores of alumni, parents and family members attended the inaugural Bolles Bulldog Byron Plapp ’08 Swimming Invitational (formerly called the Bulldog Invitational) on September 17. The day’s competition was a great event for regional teams and athletes to celebrate Byron’s life and spirit. Also in attendance were members of the Plapp family. Stephen Plapp shared with everyone Byron’s “love of life” and “love of team.” After remarks from Head Coach Jon Sakovich, the Bulldogs took home the victory.

Coffee Hour Kicks off School Year at the Beach On August 27, dozens of Bolles friends, parents and alumni gathered in Neptune Beach for morning coffee at Southern Grounds. Hosted by Ned Jones ’73, guests were able to chat with Head of School Dave Farace and former Head John Trainer. It was a great way to kick off the new school year. Be sure to keep an eye out for more coffee events at the beach next spring!

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Farace, Cassell Meet Alumni, Gators at UF Head of School Dave Farace, Chief Advancement Officer KC Cassell and Chief Technology Officer Paul Sollee ’88 made a trip to the University of Florida this fall to visit with some alums and current administrators, including recently retired Athletic Director Jeremy Foley. Bolles alums included Camille Furfine ’16, Max Barry ’13,

A.J. Crouch ’12, UF swim coach Anthony Nesty ’87, as well as current UF Bolles Head Coach and former Bolles Coach Gregg Troy. Before wrapping up their trip, they also met with current UF administration Dr. Joseph Glover and Dr. Zina Evans.

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First Ladies of Bolles and Bartram Some earned the status by reason of their families founding a school. Another won the title because her last name began with an A. But seven Bolles and Bartram students achieved a major milestone in Bolles history fair and square. These young women were the first female graduates of The Bolles School and Bartram School for Girls. Founded in 1934 by four Jacksonville families — the Atwoods, the Gibbs, the McCrorys and the Osbornes — Bartram School (originally named Glynlea School) graduated its first female students in 1937. The six women in that first class were: Evelyn Attwood, Patricia Collins, Harriet Gibbs, Betty Harman, Marian McCrory and Betty Osborne. At the time, Bartram was located at Glynlea, the home of their friend, Madeleine Downing Knight, on the south bank of the Arlington River. Miss Olga Pratt was the founding head of Glynlea, assisted by her colleague, Miss Lula

Lynn Adams ’72

Miller. The school relocated in the spring of 1938 to its permanent campus on Little Pottsburg Creek and was renamed Bartram School. In 1991 it merged with The Bolles School and became the current middle school campus and home of the girls boarding program. In 1972, long before Bartram School was merged into the Bolles academic community, another first occurred. When Lynn Adams received her diploma, she became — by alphabetical fate — the first female to graduate from The Bolles School. The school had only become coeducational in 1971. Established in 1933 as a military school for boys in grades 7–12, Bolles dropped its military affiliation in 1962 — and graduated its first female student 10 years later. Early faculty members at Bartram School 40 | alumni |

# TBT Spinninâ€™ Some Classic Hits We have copious numbers of photos and keepsakes in our stacks, and here are a few of them. From time to time, we post some of these on our Facebook (@TheBollesSchool) or Instagram (@BollesSchool) pages for all to enjoy. Until your next social media voyage, please feast your eyes on a few blasts from our Bulldog and Bartram pasts. #TBTBolles #TBTBartram

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# TBT

Bartram

Alumnae Notes

’30s ’40s

1939 Connie Jones Bell passed away on September 6, 2016, at Parr’s Springhurst in Kentucky.

1948 Shirley Ann Davidson Leao passed away on August 31, 2016, in Miami, Florida.

1942 Class Representative: Helen Murchison Lane 3790 Ortega Boulevard,Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 389-1801 | Helen3790 @aol.com

Trustee Emerita: Helen Murchison Lane Louise Mansfield Russell passed away on January 13, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. 1945 Class Representative: Marion Whatley Cowart 2550 N Meridian Road,Tallahassee, FL 32303-5125 (850) 385-1911 1946 Pat Wakefield passed away on November 11, 2016, in Rockland, Maine.

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Betsy Ross Lovet ’48 Bartram visited with Bolles Fine and Performing Arts faculty members Jim Smith, Laura Rippel and Kelly Cullen at a mural unveiling event in September 2016 for the Joy G. Korman Discovery Zone in the children’s section of the Jacksonville Main Library.

1949 Class Representative: Anne Monroe Poidevant 250 Gateway Drive, Fleming Island, FL 32003-7802 (904) 264-8977

’50s

1951 Class Representative: Frances Watts McCurry 4540 Country Club Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 384-6230 | fmccurry@comcast.net

1953 Class Representative: Jane Howard Chadbourne 4004 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 396-3821 | jachadbourne@aol.com 1955 Class Representative: Beverly Brett Warren bbrettw@hotmail.com Trustee Emerita: Ann Curry Hicks

’60s

1961 Class Representative: Meriel Traylor Rucker 1224 Village Creek Lane, Building O, Apartment 4, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-3161 (843) 881-7939

1964 Class Representative: Missie Graham Sarra LePrell 2640 River Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 803-4141 | Missie@missiesold.com 1966 Class Representative: Marcia Caribaltes Hughes 1217 S Richfield Court, Aurora, CO 80017 (303) 680-6636 | marciachughes@yahoo.com 1968 Class Representative: Judy Goins Quick 224 Bentley Circle, Shelby, AL 35143 (205) 669-6862 | jgquick@bellsouth.net 1969 Class Representative: Virginia Conley Pappas 3840 The Oak Road, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1030 (215) 843-9751 | virginia.pappas@unisys.com

’70s

1971 Class Representative: Kerry Lee Byron Ehrlich PO Box 358629, Gainesville, FL 32635-8629 (352) 281-4010 | klehrlich@cox.net

1973 Class Representative Barbara Arnold Pickett 4522 Iroquois Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210 904-388-5994 | bsap00@comcast.net

Patricia Paul Bent, along with daughter Trisha Bent MacRae ’77 Bolles and granddaughter Cary MacRae ’04, visited current Bolles students for lunch at the Canteen in the Bent Student Center on the San Jose Campus in November 2016.

1956 Class Representative: Louise Adams Ropp 6803 Madrid Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32217-2682 (904) 737-3373 | weezier@comcast.net

1974 Class Representative: Joann Ferguson Purdie 2210 St. Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 389-1007 | jpurdie@springfieldcapital.com 1975 Class Representative: Marnie Law George 413 South Ride, Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 386-3060 | marnie@thegeorgegroup.com Board of Visitors: Marnie Law George

1957 Class Representative: Claudia Barnett Gordon 321 Loudoun Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092-2785 (904) 940-3711

1976 Class Representative: Virginia Ferguson McNulty 1881 Challen Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (904) 384-7777 | virginia@mcnulty.tv

1959 Class Representative: Linda Burbridge Knight 3792 Cathedral Oaks Place S, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 655-4820 | lbksr@comcast.net

1977 Class Representative: Robin Giddens Sheppard 324 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 273-9638 | sheppardpvbfl@msn.com

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1986 Class Representative: A. Patricia (Tricia) Helwig Todd 1829 Powell Place, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (904) 387-0160 | phtodd@helwigandtodd.com 1988 Class Representative: Rebecca (Becky) Martin Forbes 8118 Mar Del Plata Street East, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 221-4597 | rmf2ya@bellsouth net 1989 Class Representative: Courtney McCranie Rowe 1521 Fernandina Rd, Ameila Island, FL 32034 (904) 321-2222 | courtneymrowe@yahoo.com Class Representative: Josephine (Josie) Bryan 5448 Diaz Place, Jacksonville, FL 32210-8510 (904) 388-6807 | jbryan@stmarksdayschool.org

’90s # TBT Scenes from the 1988 Bartram "La Femme" Yearbook

1990 Class Representative: Grace Herzog Bryan ’90 4728 Wadham Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 389-0062 | bryan.grace@mayo.edu

Alumni Board: Grace Herzog Bryan 1991 Class Representative: Jennifer Purino Hensley jhensley@accretivesolutions.com Alumni Board: Jennifer Purino Hensley

1979 Class Representative: Jennifer Williams Wiegand 11 Nina Circle, Freeport, Bahamas (954) 727-5091 | jennifermwilliams@coralwave.com

’80s

1980 Class Representative: Hilda Pendleton Fenton 30 Strong Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 462-1502 | mafenton@hotmail.com

1981 Class Representative: Susan Williams Brodeur 4635 Argonne Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 384-2148 | Susan_brodeur@ml.com 1982 Class Representative: Carmen Crenshaw-Hovey Gartendorfliweg 9, CH-8135 Langnau am Albis, Switzerland 01141-1-720-49-11 | carmencrenshaw@msn.com 1983 Class Representative: Rebecca Faircloth McNeil 2976 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (904) 389-7334 | marvmcneil@bellsouth.net 1984 Board of Visitors: Allison Miller

# TBT Miss Lula Miller and Miss Olga Pratt

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Alumni Notes

# TBT The football team circa 1937

’30s

1938 Trustee Emeritus: George W. Varn

# TBT Bolles cadets march on the beach

’40s

1940 Trustee Emeritus: A. Chester Skinner Jr. 1942 Trustee Emeritus: W. Lester Varn Jr.

# TBT

1944 Class Representative: William (Delevan) D. Baldwin 1242 Willow Oaks Drive E, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-2615 (904) 246-9343 | sallydel@comcast.net

An early ad for The Bolles School

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1945 Tom Glendinning passed away on April 11, 2016, in Bluffton, South Carolina. Jim Graves passed away on October 19, 2016, in Jacksonville, Florida. 1946 Class Representative: Fitzhugh (Hugh) Powell 2965 Forest Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32257-5617 (904) 733-3673 | Hpowell@cwpowellins.com Trustee Emeritus: Quinn R. Barton Jr.

’50s

1951 Ken Hardy writes, “The Class of 1951 seems to have disappeared from Bolles news for several years, so I guess I will have to contribute a note. After service in the Navy in the Korean War, I spent about ten years in the aerospace and defense industries. I earned a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. from Tulane University in Physics. I am currently ‘Founding Professor Emeritus’ of Physics at Florida International University. I have published approximately 35 papers in journals on subjects in atomic, nuclear and molecular physics. I currently reside in Franklin, North Carolina and Vero Beach, Florida. I must say that my five years at Bolles gave me a foundation on which am still building. Those years were probably the most important years of my life.”

Charles Worthley passed away on August 14, 2016, in Spain. Emmett Langley passed away on November 13, 2016, in Jacksonville, Florida. Emmett’s grandson, Colby Newman, is currently a sophomore at Bolles. 1952 Class Representative: Charles (Charlie) E. Kern II 3812 Garrson Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016-4218 (202) 362-4739 | kerndc56@gmail.com

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Robert Hallam Paul III died July 14, 2016 from metastatic melanoma. While a student at Bolles, Bobby served as a company commander and spent a post-graduate year at the Hotchkiss School prior to attending Yale University. He was a former chairman of The Bolles School Board of Trustees and was chairman and CEO of Southeast-Atlantic Beverage Corporation from 1982–2007.

A rendering of Joe Kittinger ’46 making his historic leap from space

1948 Class Representative: Robert (Bob) W. Brack Jr. 3919 Buckskin Trail E, Jacksonville, FL 32277-9727 (904) 744-2759 | Catharineb2024@yahoo.com Ralph Saffy died peacefully at his home in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 16, 2016, one week after celebrating his 86th birthday with his wife, Rae, and family. Guy Smith passed away on April 7, 2016. Thomas Wiggins passed away on August 16, 2016, in Franklin, North Carolina. 1949 Class Representative: Jerry (Jerry) S. Foley III 3624 Richmond Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205-9424 (904) 389-6460 John Rush died on July 27, 2016 at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring. He was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and practiced anesthesiology for 45 years. He was a past president of the Duval County Medical Society and the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists.

# TBT An early newspaper ad for Bolles

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1953 Class Representative: James (Jim) M. Barker IV 2134 Eventide Road, Jacksonville, FL 32259-9238 (904) 287-0318 | jmbchb@aol.com Joe Subers and his wife, Jean, passed away on May 12, 2016, in Gainesville, Florida. 1954 Class Representative: Hayes (Butch) L. Basford Jr. 4422 McGirts Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32210-5943 (904) 388-3932 | mcgirts@bellsouth.net 1955 Class Representative: William (Bill) C. Hallowes 4627 Long Bow Road S, Jacksonville, FL 32210-8143 (904) 387-4618 1956 Class Representative: Harry M. deMontmollin Jr. 38 Lazy Eight Drive, Port Orange, FL 32128 (386) 756-8576 | hmdem@aol.com

Early science lessons at Bolles

1963 Class Representative: C. McNeill (Neill) Baker 6959 Almours Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 448-0584 | neill46@aol.com 1964 Class Representative: Gregory (Greg) W. Blackmer 1025 Kings Road, Neptune Beach, FL 32266-3211 (904) 613-8439 | gregblackmer@yahoo.com

Henry McCullagh passed away on October 7, 2016. 1957 Class Representative: Albert (Ted) T. Quantz 394 Dune Oaks Drive, Georgetown, SC 29440-7119 (843) 546-3214 | tedquantz@gmail.com

Trustee Emeritus: E. Ellis Zahra Jr. Board of Visitors: Jeffrey M. Berman, Chair 1965 Class Representative: Charles (Chuck) P. Torrey Jr. 1629 Cove Creek Ln, Knoxville, TN 37919-8638 ctorrey@cwmanagement.com

1959 Class Representative: Barry P. Sales 11869 Remsen Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223 (904) 268-6629 | bpsrnr@aol.com

’60s

# TBT

1961 Class Representative: Ben T. Franklin Jr. 4446 Hendricks Ave., Suite 368, Jacksonville, FL 32207-4107 (904) 399-8977 | bfranklin@southbankgroup.net

1962 Class Representative: Earl B. Mally Jr. 1338 Journeys End Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32223-1753 (904) 334-7624 | earl.mally@bmcjax.com Board of Visitors: Wells G. McMurray, Wilbur (Will) C. Trafton

1966 Class Representative: Shepherd (Shep) E. Colledge 4167 Ortega Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 619-1791 Nick Spofford passed away on October 2, 2016, in Fleming Island, Florida. 1967 Class Representative: Christopher (Chris) B. Stubbs 341 Old Mill Road, Deltona, FL 32725-2401 (407) 324-7181 | cstubbs@linkstaffing.com 1969 Class Representative: James (Jim) R. McCain Jr. 3057 Amelia Drive,Jacksonville, FL 32257-5728 (904) 613-5624 | dmccain10@aol.com

# TBT

Ira Price, currently living in Miami, Florida, recently visited Washington, DC. While walking from the Lincoln Memorial, he passed by the Vietnam Memorial and located the name of John Traver III ’67. John was a helicopter pilot who was shot down in Laos. We should not forget John or the other veterans who attended Bolles.

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Alum Extends Appreciation Dave Buell ’77 allowed the following email he sent to President Emeritus Harry M. deMontmollin Jr. ’56 to be shared with the Bolles Community.

# TBT Gil Gainer ’75 on the courts

’70s

1970 Class Representative: F. William (Bill) Borg 2517 Mount Carmel, Waco, TX 76710 bill_borg@vanguard.org

Class Representative: Chester (Chip) Skinner III 2693 Dupont Ave, Suite 2, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 732-9400 | chip@skinnerrealty.com Board of Trustees: A. Chester (Chip) Skinner III 1971 Class Representative J. Malcolm Jones Jr. 3065 Front Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 502-4616 | maljones@bellsouth.net Board of Trustees: J. Malcolm Jones Jr. Jimmy Groover passed away on March 7, 2016, in Savannah, Georgia. 1972 Class Representative: James (Jim) F. Bailey Jr. 3704 Holly Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32217-4234 (904) 396-3333 | jbailey@baileypub.com Board of Trustees: Richard R. Dostie 1973 Class Representative: John F. Pendergast Jr. 6675 Corporate Center Parkway, Suite 301, Jacksonville, FL 32216 jpendergast@penderlaw.com

I so wanted to tell you how appreciative I am for the opportunities I had at Bolles. It was a phenomenal educational experience. You and your organization did such an incredible job, on so many fronts. I feel so incredibly fortunate to have attended Bolles. I loved Mr. Babcock’s political science class (my first exposure to Marxism and political philosophy). Mr. Stopyra’s Asian Studies class was awesome (I later studied Eastern religion). Mr. Stafford and Mr. Ferry promised a free ride for your first mistake on a paper — and an F if two or more mistakes are found (and I scoff at my daughter’s teachers’ standards). Mr. Yount’s psychology class was awesome. Mrs. Steele’s geometry class was a great introduction to logic. Mr. Horner introduced me to bicycle racing - I did a bit of that in college and am still a rabid bicycle racing fan (Bolles alumnus Travis Tygart has done the impossible in fighting doping in sport). But beyond specific classes and teachers, the general expectations (demands) were clearly beyond what my public school peers encountered, and obviously that has a huge impact. When I went to college, I truly had a yearning for education. I took classes in more departments than I can count, and I totally loved it. The Bolles experience was really wonderful for me — notwithstanding my high level of teenage angst. I really loved learning in college. I loved psychology, and philosophy even more so. Later, computer science was incredibly stimulating. The writing skills I learned at Bolles were a great advantage in college and in the workplace. I ran track at Bolles, and I think the support of the administration helped me to develop a level of persistence that has served me well in life. I got a psychology degree from the University of Florida. My psychology degree helped me to be well rounded, as I lived in the poor house. I got into information technology, and soon determined that, I would benefit greatly from going back to school. So I studied computer science at Wayne State in Detroit.

Board of Visitors: Forrest B. Long

I got married in ’89 (Seiko). We have one daughter, Naomi, who is now an Econ major at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She loves it. She’s a much better student than I (which is promising for my retirement year). We live in North Carolina. We just moved out of Cary (affectionately known as the “Containment Area for Relocated Yankees”).

1974 Class Representative: Jan K. Reeder 405 River Birch Lane, Fleming Island, FL 32003 (904) 208-8725 | jreeder@rpds.com

At any rate, I wanted to touch bases and attempt to express my appreciation. I don’t make it to Jacksonville very often, but I have visited the San Jose Campus a few times. I took my daughter to see the San Jose Campus once.

Board of Trustees: John F. Pendergast Jr.

Congratulations on a stunning career, with extraordinary successes. I am forever in your debt! Best Regards!

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Board of Visitors: W. Gilmore (Gil) Gainer Fred Kent was selected as a “2016 Florida Super Lawyer” by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.

1978 Class Representative: Jeffrey (Jeff) L. Evans 3724 Montclair Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 887-0542 | Relogatorjax@aol.com 1979 Class Representative: Karen Ibach Bowden 3028 Cypress Creek Drive E, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Kbowden61@comcast.net Brad Johnson, former interim Head of School at Bolles, is now practicing law with the Smith Hulsey & Busey law firm in Jacksonville.

’80s

1980 Class Representative: Jennifer Hanigan 4703 Devon Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32210-7510 (904) 607-1202 | jennifer.hanigan@wellsfargo.com

George (Chip) Stelljes III 830 A1A N, Suite 13 Box 301, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-3290 (703) 967-1523 | chip@gstelljes.net

# TBT The Bolles Canteen circa 1972

1975 Class Representative: J. David Sheppard 324 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 273-9638 | sheppardpvbfl@bellsouth.net Class Representative: Mark McGowan 137 14th Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 905-6570 | mark.mcgowan@bcbsfl.com 1976 Class Representative: Kevin T. Gay 20 20th Avenue N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-7453 (904) 476-4050 Alumni Board: Jerry F. Hurst

Board of Trustees: C. Daniel (Dan) Rice, George (Chip) Stelljes III, Mark Travis Board of Visitors: Dana P. McIlwain 1981 Class Representative: Ricardo (Rick) Morales III 4422 Chippewa Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210-6007 (904) 219-0224 | rick@moralesgroup.com Board of Trustees: Ricardo (Rick) Morales III 1982 Class Representative: Virginia (Ginny) Jones Charest 4412 W Culbreath Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 240-2316 | gcharest1@verizon.net 1983 Class Representative: Erin O’Dell O’Brien 3219 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (904) 359-3103 | Erin_O’Brien@csx.com

Board of Visitors: Ruth Calvin Scharf 1977 Kyle Miller was among five swimmers inducted into the Georgia Aquatic Hall of Fame in 2016. The induction banquet was held August 20 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Miller was captain of the University of Florida swim team and helped lead the Gator swim program to national prominence. He was a part of the U.S. National Team and qualified for the Olympic Trials in 1980 and 1984, making the finals. Miller was also a gold medalist at the World University Games.

# TBT Sports stars from a 1980s-era yearbook

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# TBT Hoops action, early ’80s style

Class Representative: R. Dean Scott 4275 Morena Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32207-6201 (904) 399-3479 | rdeanscott@msn.com

Lee Kaplan ’93

Board of Trustees: Elizabeth A. Coffman Board of Visitors: Ia Morales Howard 1985 Class Representative: Beth Rosenbaum Angelo 1283 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 534-0132 | bethangelo @aol.com Kimberly (Kim) Tucker Price 3692 Rustic Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 349-2750 | kimtprice@gmail.com Board of Trustees: Fernando J. Acosta-Rua

Kaplan ’93 Inspires With ‘Bully’ Lee Kaplan ’93 brought his award-winning off-Broadway show “Bully” back to the McGehee Auditorium in September. Kaplan performed his one-man show with freshman and sophomore students and also shared acting instruction with upper school drama classes. Kaplan also performed the one-hour show for the middle school student body. Kaplan, whose play is based on personal experiences with bullying outlined in an old journal he rediscovered several years ago, has been well received by audiences around the country. He has performed “Bully” for more than 12,000 people across the U.S. and Canada. The show artfully and thoughtfully processes the bullying struggles he encountered as a young boy, prior to his Bolles experience. During the show, Kaplan demonstrates bullies from the perspective of a boy and a man, and helps outline for others how to fight bullies — and win. This is the second time Kaplan has shared his personal experience and talents with Bolles students. He brought “Bully” to Bolles for three special shows in 2013. It was the first time “Bully” was performed outside of New York City, where the show achieved sold-out status and earned Kaplan accolades in the United Solo Theatre Festival.

# TBT Boarding life, 1980s

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Most poignant this year was the question-and-answer session at the end of Kaplan’s upper school show. Students asked introspective questions about Kaplan’s experience, giving all quiet moments to learn new lessons from a fellow Bulldog. Bolles is grateful to Kaplan for sharing courage, integrity and compassion — The Bolles Way — with students!

Fernando Acosta-Rua was named an “Ultimate CEO” by the Jacksonville Business Journal in September. This award honors those who have led their companies to greatness while at the same time having a broader impact on the First Coast’s business community. Those named Ultimate CEOs serve as role models, mentors and leaders in their own businesses and throughout the area. Acosta-Rua is CEO of Pet Paradise Resort and Day Spa. 1986 Class Representative: Jeanine Gulliford 1461 Avondale Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 jeaninegull@yahoo.com

Jason Hughes ’94

Hughes ’94 Named Bolles Boys’ Basketball Coach Jason Hughes ’94 was named Varsity Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Bolles in June 2016. Hughes has this season’s squad off to a strong start with a 9–4 record through December 8. “I’m very excited to have the privilege of being The Bolles School varsity boys’ basketball coach,” Hughes said. “Not only am I able to continue my dream of coaching basketball to some of the best athletes in North Florida, but I am able to do so at the school where I was fortunate to play for a legendary coach in Buddy Ward. I hope to carry on the tradition of excellence built by Coach Ward and other successful coaches in the history of the program.” Hughes currently serves as CEO of Blue Heat Basketball Academy in Ponte Vedra Beach, coordinating several recreational and championship-winning travel teams as well as training sessions for boys and girls in grades 3–8. Hughes also provides basketball and strength training for numerous high school athletes. Additionally, he has served as girls’ varsity head coach and boys’ junior varsity coach at Palmer Catholic Academy in Ponte Vedra Beach. He posted a combined record of 34–3 with both teams over three years and led the girls’ team to regular season and tournament championships. Hughes has 17 years of experience as a Certified Financial Planner with Raymond James Financial Services. As a player at Bolles, Hughes twice earned All-First Coast Honors. He was a three-time AAU State MVP and rated as a top-30 player in Florida. As a senior, Hughes was selected to the All-North Florida Team which played in an international tournament in France. He went on to play collegiate basketball at UNC-Greensboro, before transferring to the University of Georgia where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance. “We look forward to Jason maintaining the excellence of the boys’ basketball program,” said Bolles Athletic Director Matt Morris. “He believes in hard work, strong character and guiding his players to success on and off the court. As an alumnus and former Bolles player, he understands the tradition and pride of Bolles basketball. Jason brings not only a passion for the sport of basketball but also for The Bolles School.”

1987 Class Representative: Michael (Mike) S. Wachholz 4650 Apache Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210-7610 (904) 738-9661 | Mwachholz02@comcast.net Class Representative: Ellis Barton 5132 Harbor Point Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 777-0180 | ellis@moralesgroup.com Board of Trustees: Wendy Ottenstroer Hamilton Alumni Board: Ellis Barton

Cooper Willis recently completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School. The AMP program is Harvard Business School’s flagship executive program and is currently in its 80th year. The program lasts eight weeks, is fully immersive and focuses on eight areas: Marketing, Corporate Financial Management, Corporate Performance, Leadership, Operations, Negotiations, Global Economics and Strategy. AMP Class 190 had 152 participants from 42 countries. The AMP program is for senior executives with 20 to 25 years of experience who currently lead their organization, or are one or two levels from the top position. Cooper reports, “It was a remarkable cultural experience.” Cooper and his partners recently sold/merged their company into a joint venture called Bellwether Enterprise. He and his partners own 42% of the company and Enterprise Community Partners owns 58%. Enterprise is the largest nonprofit in the county supporting low income housing. This ownership structure is a very unique profit/non profit model. As a result, 58% of earnings go to support low income

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housing. A lack affordable housing is one of the greatest challenges facing our country. Cooper is very proud of their contribution to help rectify this situation. 1988 Class Representative: Karen Rinaman Barakat 909 Granada Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 396-9615 | karenbarakat@comcast.net Class Representative: Monica Bernhardt 623 2nd Avenue N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-4445 (904) 386-5662 | mburns92@comcast.net Class Representative: W. Scott Hudmon 4855 Algonquin Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 389-6071 | sargescott@aol.com

It Runs in the Family: Grimes ’96 and Collins ’05 Awarded Teacher of the Year It's all in the family when it comes to these Bolles alums. Catie Collins Grimes ’96 was named Teacher of the Year at Patriot Oaks in St. Johns County for 2015–16. Grimes, a Kindergarten teacher, has 13 years of teaching experience and was also honored as one of the top four teachers in the county. In the same year, her brother, Thomas ‘Kip’ Collins ’05, received the Davis for Excellence in Teaching from Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Collins is a middle school mathematics teacher with eight years of experience. He credits his parents, Tom and Dawn Collins who are longtime Bolles faculty members, along with past faculty: Bill Babcock, Bill Hillenbrand, Don Paige and Matt Morris. “They all played a vital role in my development as a man. I still use the life lessons each taught me to overcome everyday obstacles.”

Board of Trustees: John J. Schickel Alumni Board: Elizabeth Davis Saffell 1989 Class Representative: M. Laurie Shumer Gelman 4034 Alhambra Drive W, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 874-6182 | lsgelman@comcast.net Class Representative: K. (Megan) Mickler Ira 4917 King Richard Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210-8107 (904) 707-4999 | megira@me.com Travis Tygart was in the news again this summer as head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency concerning the investigation of Russian Olympic athletes.

’90s

1990 Class Representative: Cynthia Sinha-Anderson 9426 Silhouette Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 253-0608 | cynthia.anderson3@gmail.com

Class Representative: Amy Hightower Beaver 919 Greenridge Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 396-3575 | azbeaver@bellsouth.net

Catie Grimes ’96

# TBT An alumni football game

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Thomas Collins ’05

Class Representative: David A. Barton 3964 Barcelona Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 613-6060 | davidabarton@yahoo.com Class Representative: Betsy Lande Givens 2367 Oberon Walk SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 405-8870 | betgivens@yahoo.com

1994 Class Representative: Jason M. Winkler 38 Walker Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32164 (919) 395-7465 | jasonwinkler@earthlink.net Board of Visitors: Trey Ripley

Alumni Board: David Barton 1991 Class Representative: Elizabeth (Liz) Kilgore Mundin 4395 McGirts Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32210 lmundin@bolles.org

For the second consecutive year, Jay Bolt ’13 and Derek Marinatos earned Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s Soccer honors. Marinatos, the University of North Florida Head Coach, and Bolt, a senior defender for the Ospreys, led UNF to its second-straight A-Sun regular season title. Marinatos again earned Coach of the Year honors. Bolt was named the Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference.

Class Representative: Norianne Wright 499 Selva Lakes Circle, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 noriannewright@yahoo.com Board of Trustees: Gray A. Camp 1993 Class Representative: Matthew (Matt) T. Berquist 1400 Marsh Landing Parkway, Suite 106 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (904) 422-0476 | mberquist@intrepidcapitalfunds.com Lee Kaplan brought his award-winning off-Broadway show “Bully” back to the McGehee Auditorium in September. See sidebar on page 50.

Derek Marinatos ’94

Jason Hughes was named Varsity Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Bolles in June 2016. See sidebar on page 51. 1995 Class Representative: Leed Silverfield 7844 Collins Grove Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256 lsilverfield@yahoo.com 1996 Class Representative: Fontaine LeMaistre IV 1031 Holly Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 874-1327 | fontainelemaistre@comcast.net Catie Collins Grimes was named Teacher of the Year at Patriot Oaks in St. Johns County for 2015–16. See sidebar on page 52.

# TBT Lower School students have always enjoyed pre-grame campus picnics

1997 Class Representative: Elizabeth Hill Bost elizabethbost@yahoo.com Class Representative: Anastasia Regas Houston anastasia@smartflyer.com

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Class Representative: April Nudo Patterson aprilnudopatterson@gmail.com Board of Visitors: Heidi Schauer 1998 Class Representative: Lindsay Skinner Eyrick 1246 Morvenwood Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 226-9439 | eyrickl@bolles.org Alumni Board: Adam Edgecombe, David Melvin, Lindsay Skinner Eyrick Board of Visitors: Rajesh (Raj) N. Paryani, Michael J. Verlander 1999 Class Representative: Christopher (Chris) C. Dostie 3444 Randolph Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 251-5930 | ccdostie@hotmail.com Class Representative: Ryan R. Trevett 8484 Philrose Drive W, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 610-4177 | trevettr@bolles.org Ben Seay was married to Jennifer Eye on June 17, 2016, in Westlake Village, California.

Ben Seay and Jennifer Eye married on June 17, 2016.

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2000 Class Representative: Faye Hedrick 84842 Papelon Way, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 655-5555 | fayemhedrick@gmail.com

Class Representative: Keri Trevett (904) 534-3211 |trevettk@gmail.com Board of Visitors: Clayton C. Bromberg 2001 Class Representative: Katie Skinner Farrar (904) 955-5119 | katie.s.farrar@gmail.com Class Representative: William O. Inman IV

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Lauren Yalango-Grant ’02 and her husband, Christopher Grant

Yalango-Grant ’02, Husband Return as Guest Artists As part of the Bolles Fine and Performing Arts Department’s annual guest artist program, two guest dancers visited the Lynch Theatre on the San Jose Campus in early December, instructing and inspiring Bolles dancers. Lauren Yalango-Grant ’02 and her husband, Christopher Grant, helped Bolles dancers set a new piece for the Bolles Dance Company’s repertoire. Both Yalango-Grant and Grant are professional dancers and were both members of the famous dance company, Pilobolus.

7234 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 476-2245 | will.inman@haskell.com Class Representative: Lloyd Regas 923 Beauclerc Circle E, Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 412-6135 | lregas2@yahoo.com Alumni Board: Katie Skinner Farrar, William O. Inman IV, Lauren Bacalis Scheible Will Inman was married to Kristen Richardson on June 17, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Carla Jones ’03 with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry

Jones ’03 Awarded Rising Star Award Carla Jones ’03 was presented with the 2016 Rising Star Award by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry at the 16th Annual Jacksonville Film and Television Industry reception in September. The award is presented to remarkable film and television professionals under the age of 35. Honorees must excel in their specific craft, show progressive advancement in their careers, serve as role models and stand out as potential stars of the future. Jones is the CEO of Carla Mechele Media and has over 10 years of media experience, including work for First Coast News, ESPN, Inside Edition and Good Morning America. As an independent journalist she has covered Oprah’s The Life You Want Tour and McDonald’s 365 Black Awards. Her expertise ranges from television promotion to on-air personality. “I’d like to share that going to Bolles was a culture shock for me.” Jones said, “Being an African-American student from a middle income family, initially, I mainly saw differences between me and the majority of my fellow classmates. But, my mother, Yvonne Jones, told me ‘it’s your school as much as it is anyone else’s.’ And that gave me the confidence to not limit what I thought I could achieve.”

Annie Moore ’01

Annie Moore is a weeknight reporter on WVVA News in Bluefield, West Virginia. She got her start at WVVA as a producer in April 2013. A dedicated and die-hard journalist, Annie thrives on breaking news and finding great stories in unexpected places. Previously, she was a reporter with WVNS in Ghent, West Virginia. 2002 Class Representative: Elizabeth Brotman Daniel 701 Royal Court, #612, Charlotte, NC 28202 (410) 800-3839 | eabrotman@yahoo.com Class Representative: Margaret (Meg) Cheney Coleman 19 Town Square Boulevard, Apt 407, Asheville, NC 28803-5047 meggie2431@aol.com Class Representative: Robert (Robbie) M. Foster 4484 Barnaby Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 316-6369 | robertmfosterjr@gmail.com Class Representative: John Marees 4035 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 994-0212 | jmarees@josephandmarees.com Class Representative: Carson E. Vandergriff 305 Crest Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2611 carson.vandergriff@gmail.com Alumni Board: John Marees

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2002 Board of Visitors: Noah P. Sharp Jeb Bush joined the Board of Directors of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy on July 1, 2016. He currently resides in Miami, Florida, with his wife, Sandra, and their two daughters. Jeb is a managing partner at Jeb Bush & Associates, a consulting and private equity firm that specializes in business development and strategic advisory work. He is also the president of Bush Ventures, LLC. As part of the Bolles Fine and Performing Arts Department’s annual guest artist program, Lauren Yalango-Grant ’02 and her husband, Christopher Grant, helped Bolles dancers set a new piece for the Bolles Dance Company’s repertoire. See sidebar on page 54. 2003 Class Representative: Kathleen Stopyra Dale 2822 Pickett Road, #137, Durham, NC 27705 (386) 788-1471 | stopyrak@gmail.com Alumni Board: Carla Jones Kathleen Stopyra Dale and her husband, Edward, are the parents of a new baby boy, Edward Gabriel Dale, born on April 8, 2016. Rahul Sharma writes, “Since 2011, I have worked in various capacities at the YMCA. In April, I accepted a position to work in the fund development office at the Y. It has been a very rewarding experience! I was also invited to participate on the fundraising committee for Tiger Academy, a YMCA charter school located in NW Jacksonville, founded by Mr. John Baker, former president of Florida Rock Industries.” Carla Jones was presented with the 2016 Rising Star Award by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry at the 16th Annual Jacksonville Film and Television Industry reception in September. See sidebar on page 55. 2004 Class Representative: Harry A. Kenning III 4949 River Point Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 982-1025 | harry.kenning@beeline.com Alumni Board: Harry Kenning Board of Visitors: Jordan B. Bolch Teddy Foster and his wife, Sarah, have announced the birth of their daughter, Catherine Kennedy Foster, in September 2016. Taylor Wiatt Stokes and her husband, Phillip, welcomed their daughter, Coraline Mae Stokes, on June 16, 2016, in Gainesville, Florida. Andreas Jung qualified for and competed in the 2016 Ironman World Championship on October 8 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. (See sidebar on right.)

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Andreas Jung ’04

Jung ’04 Competes in Ironman World Championship Andreas Jung ’04 has kept active since his swimming days at Bolles by participating in several triathlon events. A German native, Jung recently competed in the 2016 Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt. Finishing with an overall time of 8:53:54, Jung earned the German national title for his age group of 25–29. As a result he qualified for the 2016 World Championship on October 8 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, where placed 18th in his division and 174th overall out of 2,316 athletes. Ironman participants swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles. “I learned at Bolles to ‘dream big’ and that ‘anything is possible’,” Jung said. “Without these attributes and the attitude I learned at Bolles I am sure I would not have accomplished all that.”

2005 Class Representative: C. Grace (Gracie) Williams Register 1334 Morvenwood Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 545-5499 | c.gracie.williams@gmail.com Alumni Board: Tim Miller, John B. Phillips Kip Collins received the Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching from Episcopal School of Jacksonville. See sidebar on page 52.

Evan Rosenberg ’07

2006 Class Representative: Ashley K. Rawlins 12263 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223-1812 (904) 262-3242 | akrawlins@att.net Alumni Board: Quintin Rozycki, Ashley Rawlins

Rosenberg ’07 Makes His Own Success in Atlanta Evan Rosenberg ’07 was featured as one of “Georgia’s Rising Leaders” on GAFollowers.com in July. A natural entrepreneur, Rosenberg opened his first bar, Silver Dollar, in Athens during his senior year at the University of Georgia in 2011. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Finance, Rosenberg enrolled in Georgia State University’s College of Law to later earn his Juris Doctorate. Prior to graduation he co-founded a second restaurant and bar, Big Sky Buckhead, in Atlanta. Rosenberg also serves as an attorney with Atlanta-based law firm Morgan & Morgan. In the online feature, Rosenberg describes his role with the firm, “My main goal is to help people. Being a lawyer gives you the credibility and structure to help people endlessly.” In addition to his full schedule, Rosenberg works with Select Sports Group as an NFL Agent, “Sports and law go hand and hand. Most of the agents at Select Sports are also attorneys and we, as a team, do everything the correct way. That’s why we represent people like Andy Dalton and Peanut Tillman and the people that are really good people to work with on and off the field.” “Bolles has been a huge factor in my career,” Rosenberg added, “My general network of friends and colleagues from Bolles has been the biggest factor of the successful ventures I’ve had in my early career.”

R.J. Nemeyer held the Bible for his mother, Lori Boyer to take the oath of office when she was named City Council President in June. 2007 Class Representative: Michelle Risley Baker 801 W 5th Street, #201, Austin, TX 78703 (904) 333-0306 | michelle.e.risley@gmail.com Class Representative: Allison Dewan 7003 Gaines Court, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (904) 703-2672 | allisondewan@gmail.com Board of Visitors: Allison Dewan, Shaon Ahsan, Michelle Risley Baker, Peter Sack Shaon Ahsan has applied to the MBA program at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. She went to Northwestern for her undergraduate degree, and her father has an MBA from Northwestern. As Shaon notes, “Our family bleeds purple and it will be great to go back!” While at Kellogg, she plans to study Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Social Impact and envisions a career that straddles academia, business, and policy. She also wants to take advantage of Kellogg’s global learning opportunities (study abroad in Europe and work on projects relevant to emerging markets.) Tray Herndon has joined Christ’s Church Academy in Jacksonville as the Athletic Director. Evan Rosenberg ’07 was featured as one of “Georgia’s Rising Leaders” on GAFollowers.com in July. (See sidebar on left.) 2008 Class Representative: Catharine A. Brown 309 Osprey Nest Ct, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-6283 catharineabrown@gmail.com Class Representative: Christina H. Prewitt christyp@knights.ucf.edu

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2009 Class Representative: Mandana (Mandy) Fatemi 10746 Scott Mill Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223-6526 mandyfatemi@yahoo.com Alumni Board: Sarah Erwin Dominey Ellie Longstreth was married to Will Jenkins on June 4, 2016, in The Episcopal Church of Our Savior in Jacksonville, Florida. Ellie graduated from the University of Mississippi and she is currently a second grade teacher at San Jose Episcopal Day School in Jacksonville. Will is also a graduate of the University of Mississippi, and he is employed by JP Perry Insurance as a commercial lines account executive. Ellie and Will are living in Jacksonville.

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2010 Class Representative: Morgan O’Hare mohareaffair@gmail.com

Class Representative: William Hartje william.hartje@gmail.com

Cody Evans ’11

Evans ’11 Addresses Psychology Classes Cody Evans ’11 was back on the San Jose Campus in mid-November to speak with upper school Psychology students about Forensic Psychology. He also met with the character committee during his visit to talk about character and leadership. Evans graduated this spring from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science. He has professional experience with the Forensic Anthropology Search and Recovery Team and the Tennessee Center for Botanical Medical Research.

Jeff Albaneze ’10 Jeff Albaneze graduated from Florida State University in 2014, and he has moved back to Jacksonville to work for LBA Wealth Management in Riverside. After two years of work with the firm, including receiving a financial planning graduate certificate from Boston University, Jeff became a Certified Financial Planner in July 2016. Now working as a Wealth Advisor for LBA Wealth, Jeff has the opportunity to provide advice and service to his hometown of Jacksonville. Jennifer Neal and Craig Fligor were married on September 4, 2016, at TPC Sawgrass. Jen is currently a third year medical school student at Northwestern, and Craig is a third year law student at the University of Chicago. 2011 Class Representative: Ruth Curry Clements clements.curry@gmail.com Haylie Wilson has accepted her first softball head coaching job in May at Prairie View Academy in Bastrop, Louisiana. She began her coaching career in 2015 as an assistant coach at St. Frederick High School in Monroe, Louisiana, after a successful career as a player at the University of Louisiana Monroe.

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Psychology teachers Melissa Tyler and Michelle Miller hosted Evans for his time on campus. The two Psychology classes were captivated by his stories and study of forensics. He shared with them some of his most difficult cases and encouraged students with scientific minds to consider the field in college. With the character committee, Evans reflected on the importance of professional and personal reputations and how Bolles inspired his strengths in these areas. “Bolles molded my ability to recognize how important character development it is and how it allowed my mentor to develop my professionalism.”

Hayden Hurst ’12

Hurst ’12 Named Among Nation’s Top Tight Ends Hayden Hurst ’12, a sophomore on the University of South Carolina football team, was named among 30 candidates on the John Mackey Midseason Watch List in October. The postseason award goes to the nation’s top player at the tight end position. At the completion of the regular season, Hurst ranked second in receiving for the Gamecocks with 42 receptions for 530 yards. South Carolina played USF in the Birmingham Bowl on December 29. Hurst is a former professional baseball player who played in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization before walking-on to the South Carolina football team in the summer of 2015. He earned both a scholarship and a starting position in 2016.

Mariah ‘Ellie’ Skinner ’11 married Aaron Reninger.

Mariah ‘Ellie’ Skinner was married to Aaron Reninger on October 22, 2016 on the San Jose Campus. Ellie graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2015 with a degree in Hospitality Management. She currently works as a nanny. Aaron graduated with a degree in Criminology from Florida State University and is employed at Gallagher Bassett as a Resolution Manager. Ellie and Aaron reside in Jacksonville and will welcome a baby boy in January. Cody Evans was back on the San Jose Campus in mid-November to speak with upper school Psychology students about forensic psychology. (See sidebar on previous page.) Nathan Woods has lived in Jacksonville since he was two years old and was a “lifer” at Bolles. Nathan attended Florida State University, where he interned with the English department as a student editor for the department’s newsletter and was among the founding brothers of the school’s Delta Chi fraternity chapter. He graduated from FSU in 2016 with a degree in creative writing. During his time at FSU, Nathan also launched The Coastal in late 2015 aiming to provide a voice to a new generation of Jacksonville residents, and to promote unity and development within the area. When not working on The Coastal, Nathan works as a digital media specialist for a local community center. 2012 Class Representative: Parker Wilf phwilf@aol.com Hayden Hurst, a sophomore on the University of South Carolina football team, was named to the John Mackey Midseason Watch List. (See sidebar on left.) Nicole Santeiro has been selected to join Teach for America — Jacksonville’s teaching corps. Nicole joins more than 170 corps members who are teaching across the Duval County school district primarily with students who face academic and economic challenges.

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Like all the other members of Teach for America — Jacksonville’s corps, she has made a two year commitment to teaching in the Duval district. Teach for America Jacksonville began its partnership with the Duval schools in 2008, and the collaboration has been a great thing for the system, the young instructors and countless students. Nicole graduated last year from the University of Florida. Jake Mendelson represented the United States for the third time in international competition in August, competing for the USRowing National Team at the U23 World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (See sidebar on right.) Stacey Stanfield coordinated donations from the current Bolles swim team to help Louisiana flood victims. (See sidebar on page 61.)

Jake Mendelson ’12

Mendelson ’12 Represents U.S. at U23 World Rowing Championships Jake Mendelson ’12 represented the United States for the third time in international competition in August, competing for the USRowing National Team at the U23 World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He served as a coxswain with the U.S. Senior Men’s National Team 2+ in 2015 and was a 2012 Junior National Team member.

Brett Morgan ’12 Brett Morgan graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida in 2016 and is currently attending William & Mary Law School. In the spring of 2015, Brett studied abroad and served as Parliamentary Assistant for Tom Brake MP in the British House of Commons. He also recently interned for The Honorable Brian J. Davis in the United States Courts. 2013 Holly Cummins passed away on October 3, 2015. She was a member and social media director at the Alpha Phi sorority, and a member of the Garnet and Gold Guides. She was also involved for the past three years in “Dance Marathon,” a charity for the Children’s Miracle Network. Holly was a member of the Dean’s List and President’s List, and had just begun her senior year at Florida State University. FSU posthumously awarded an honorary degree to Holly during their December graduation ceremony.

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Mendelson was selected based on his performance at the US Men’s U23 National Team Selection Camp this past summer in Hanover, New Hampshire. He served as coxswain for the men’s eight. He was one of 36 athletes invited to particpate in the camp, 32 rowers and four coxswains, and the only coxswain selected. Mendelson helped his crew advance to the semifinals at the World Championships. Prior to the national team camp and world championships, Mendelson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Stacey Stanfield ’12

Stanfield ’12 Coordinates Donations to Louisiana Flood Victims At the request and coordination of Bolles alumna Stacey Stanfield ’12, Bolles swimming contributed to families in Louisiana affected by the floods earlier this year. A graduate of Louisiana State University, where she swam for the Tigers, Stanfield collected clothing, goggles, fins and other swim equipment for Tiger Aquatics in Baton Rouge. “They have been big on trying to return those kids’ lives back to normal and get them back in the water,” Bolles Head Swim Coach Jon Sakovich said. “Being able to give the families swim supplies is one less thng they have to worry about and replace when they lost literally everything.” “I am so overwhelmed by the love and support from the Jacksonville and St. Augustine swimming communities,” Stanfield said. “A huge ‘thank you’ to Bolles, Bartram, St. Augustine and everyone who donated items for the families in Louisiana.”

Jay Bolt ’13 Al Muzaurieta conducted research on communication methods used in campaigns to control the Zika virus as Brazil prepared to host the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. (See sidebar on page 62.) Marijke Boers sang our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” before a Major League Soccer match on August 21. Boers sang the anthem live on ESPN before the DC United vs. New York Red Bulls match. For the second consecutive year, Jay Bolt and Derek Marinatos ’94 earned Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s Soccer honors. Marinatos, the University of North Florida Head Coach, and Bolt, a senior defender for the Ospreys, led UNF to its second-straight A-Sun regular season title. Marinatos again earned Coach of the Year honors. Bolt was named the Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference. 2014 Deshawn Ruffin serves as both president of the Southern States Athletic Conference’s Leadership Council and as the conference’s representative in the Association of Student-Athletes, the NAIA’s student-advocacy arm in its governance structure. (See sidebar on page 63.) Patrick Glover, currently pursuing a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience at Northeastern University, was named a finalist for the Hackaday Prize. (See sidebar on page 62.)

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Al Muzaurieta ’13

Patrick Glover ’14

Muzaurieta ’13 Researches Zika Virus Communication in Brazil

Glover ’14 Named Finalist for Hackaday Prize

Swimmers were not the only Bolles alumni in Brazil during the 2016 Olympic Games. Al Muzaurieta ’13, a student at Harvard and a member of the Crimson rowing program, conducted research on communication methods used in campaigns to control the Zika virus as Brazil prepared to host the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. His trip was sponsored by Harvard’s departments of Romance Languages and Global Health. Muzaurieta spent a month in Recife, a northeastern city with the highest number of infants born with microcephaly and the epicenter of the Zika outbreak. His travels also included Manaus in the Amazon and Belo Horizonte in the southeast, and he ended his trip in Rio at the Olympics. His work was featured on national news in Brazil during the morning program “Bom Dia Pernambuco,” which aired June 30.

Science is a passion for Patrick Glover ’14. Glover is currently pursuing a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience at Northeastern University in Boston. This past summer, Glover interned with Backyard Brains which sells educational products for conducting your own neuroscience experiments. Each intern is tasked with developing their own products and content for the company. It was a perfect fit for Glover who has been conducting DIY projects since middle school. Glover’s project, “Arduino, EEG and Free Will” looked at how the brain behaves immediately before you perform a voluntary action, in this case, a wrist flex. “I used a very popular electronics platform (Arduino) to build my own EEG machine that also records EMG signals from your arm, then I wrote some MATLAB code that detects the beginning of each wrist flexion and aligns all the trials using that point and then averages the signals,” Glover explained. The experiment was originally performed in the ’80s by Benjamin Libet and Glover is recreating the project using just $200 of hardware and software. “My project’s value is not necessarily in finding out some new cool phenomenon, but in demonstrating that someone with a high school level biology education can do high level neuro-ethology projects on a shoestring budget.” Glover received a $1,000 prize for his work was named as a finalist for a Hackaday Prize under the Citizen Science category. The contest encourages participants to use hardware, coding, design and their mechanical abilities to create changes in people’s lives.

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Deshawn Ruffin ’14

Aaron Abel ’16

Ruffin ’14 Serving Leadership Roles in College Athletics

Abel ’16 Committed to Serving Greater Cause in Israel

Deshawn Ruffin ’14, a junior guard on the Dalton State College basketball team, is serving in multiple leadership roles in 2016-17. Ruffin serves as both president of the Southern States Athletic Conference’s Leadership Council and as the conference’s representative in the Association of Student-Athletes, the NAIA’s student-advocacy arm in its governance structure.

Aaron Abel ’16 admits his college matriculation has been non-traditional compared to most of his peers. A Jacksonville native, upon his graduation from Bolles he decided to study at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The program he enrolled in allowed him the option to return to the United States to attend college or remain in Israel to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Hebrew University.

“He is clearly a natural leader. He has very good administrative skills and is off to a good start,” SSAC commissioner Mike Hall said.

Abel enjoyed his classes, but more so felt he was in the right place. So much so, that he is applying for Israeli citizenship and will not immediately continue his college studies as he plans to serve in the country’s military.

“We are so proud that Deshawn would have such a prominent position with the student leadership of our conference,” added Dalton State basketball coach Tony Ingle. “We all realize that he is such a remarkable person.”

“About a month and a half into being here, I realized that I wanted to stay in Israel,” Abel said. “More importantly, because of this connection I felt with the people here and the country itself, I developed a desire to want to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces. In Israel, service in the IDF is mandatory for all citizens. I cannot say exactly right now what my position will be or how long I will serve, but I am very excited about the opportunity to serve the State of Israel and the Jewish people.” Abel shared that his call to serve a greater cause was nurtured at Bolles. “I learned to challenge myself so that I could achieve what I never thought possible. I pushed myself to take harder classes and become successful in them, worked my way up to starting position on the football team, and discovered a passion for committing myself to a greater organization serving on the Honor Council. I think all of these experiences led me to the decision to become an Israeli citizen and join the Israeli Defense Forces because of the opportunity to challenge myself and serve a greater cause, one that is important to me, as well as the Jewish people.”

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