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2017-18 Theme Verse "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 (NIV)

The combined Brentwood Academy upper and middle school choirs presented a program of Christmas music under the direction of fine arts faculty member Amy Beth Miller Stallings ’08.

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HEADMASTER Curtis G. Masters HEADMASTER EMERITUS William B. Brown, Jr. 2017-2018 TRUSTEE CHAIR Cayce Powell

from the

Headmaster

2017-2018 ALUMNI COUNCIL CO-PRESIDENTS Patrick McCoin '95 Elizabeth Edmonds Walker '03 2017-2018 BA PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Leslie Henderson EDITORS Leah Hoskins Susan Shafer STAFF WRITERS Lulu Luton Clark ‘76 Leah Hoskins Jeanne Natwick Susan Shafer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lauren Clark '18 Katie Ann Edgeworth '20 Steve Hollis Tim Reid Landon Woodroof '00 GRAPHIC DESIGN Phil Goodman PHOTOGRAPHY Andy Collignon Lynda Fadler Barry Robbins Cooper Smith '16 Jennifer Vickery Smith

The Triangle magazine is published twice annually under the direction of the Brentwood Academy communications department and is distributed without charge to family and friends of the school.

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Contents 6 Graduation—The Class of 2017 is Celebrated 14

A Parting Gift — Board Chair Bill Decker Receives Unexpected Surprises

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Remembering Doug Campbell

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Academic Spotlight—Youth in Government, AP Computer Science, Robotics

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Fine Arts Highlights

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Athletics Highlights—Eagles Earn Seven State Championships

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Looking Back—1981

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4 Questions — Jason Oggs and Kristi Elzinga '88

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Alumni News

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Annual Report 2016-17

Brent wo od Aca de m y Mis s ion Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person­—body, mind, and spirit—to the glory of God.

On the cover: This year's upper school musical "Beauty and the Beast" brought record crowds. Katie Conder '17 (Belle) and Christopher Clark '17 (Lumiere) lit up the stage with the rest of the cast for a spectacular production.

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One-hundred thirteen members of the Class of 2017 received diplomas during Brentwood Academy’s 45th commencement exercises held May 29 at Brentwood Baptist Church.

The graduating seniors, who have earned more than $8 million in academic, athletic, leadership, and service scholarships, will matriculate to 42 different colleges and universities in the fall.

Led by Headmaster Curt Masters, the graduation ceremonies featured a host of special awards and recognitions, including the awarding of diplomas to each graduate by Board of Trustees Chair Bill Decker. (See related story, p. 14.) Each senior was honored with words from faculty and coaches who have built relationships with the students over the years. Graduates also received an inscribed Bible, a gift from the Brentwood Academy Alumni Association and presented by Alumni Director Lulu Luton Clark ’76.

In honor of Memorial Day, Mr. Masters began the morning by recognizing those who lost loved ones in service to our couontry and members of the military in the audience who have served our country.

The Academy Singers, BA’s 16-member auditioned vocal ensemble, performed “Still” and Katie Conder ‘17 and Riley Clemmons ‘18 sang a duet of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.”

Two seniors, Katherine Nesbitt and Christopher Clark, were chosen by their classmates to offer commencement addresses.

In keeping with tradition, several awards were announced and presented to graduating seniors to recognize special accomplishments and academic excellence: 1 Valedictorian (highest academic award): Caroline Archer 2 Salutatorian (second-highest academic award): Michalea Shofner 3 Andy Anderson Spiritual Life Award (highest honor recognizing

Christ-like service): Ashlynn White

4 Carlton Flatt Male Athlete Award: Thomas Ozburn 5 Carlton Flatt Female Athlete Award: Claire Cheeseman 6 Bill Brown Founders Award (highest honor recognizing

commitment to all aspects of the mission—academics, athletics, and spiritual life): Claire Cheeseman

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faculty member who demonstrates leadership and excellence in the classroom and who inspires students to reach their full potential. Mrs. Kristin Phillips, a member of the science department and middle school faculty, was chosen by her peers for this year’s award.

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Celebrating God’s Goodness and Faithfulness

The members of the Class of 2017 are attending 47 different colleges in 20 states across the nation. These students were awarded over $6.1 million dollars in academic, leadership, and athletic scholarships, not including the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. Caroline Archer and Bryce Jarvis were named National Merit Scholar Finalists and Oliver Barwise, Darby Brown, Emme Fitts, and Michalea Shofner were named National Merit Commended Scholars.

The following list outlines all of the schools to which each student was offered admission. The college each graduate will attend is the first one listed below each student’s name.

Mary Margaret McKenzie Abell

Derek Jameson Amorim

Western Kentucky University, University of Alabama,

University of Tennessee Knoxville, Belmont University,

Samford University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga

University of Memphis

Allison Fields Adams

Hunter Pierce Anderson

University of Kentucky, University of Mississippi,

Indiana University, Baylor University

University of Tennessee Knoxville

Matthew Laws Anderson Daisy Bree Adkins Florida State University University of Alabama, Arizona State University, University of Kentucky

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Mississippi State University, University of Tennessee Martin

Caroline Sue Archer

Reilly Clare Callis

Pepperdine University, Davidson College, Rice University,

Savannah College of Art and Design,

Wake Forest University

University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Wren Elizabeth Aronoff

Hailey Dayne Campbell

University of Tennessee Knoxville, Butler University,

High Point University, College of Charleston, Hampton

Earlham College, Sewanee: The University of the South

University, Spelman College, Texas Christian University

Jonathan Todd Austin

Britney Erin Chappell

Harding University

University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Samford University, Western Kentucky University

Rachel Elizabeth Barrett Baylor University, Belmont University, Liberty University,

Emily Claire Cheeseman

Lipscomb University, Pepperdine University (January 2018),

Belmont University

Samford University

Alex Edward Childers Oliver Allan Barwise

Michigan State University, University of Alabama,

Belmont University, University of Kentucky,

Appalachian State University, Auburn University,

University of Tennessee Knoxville

Birmingham-Southern College, Indiana University, Maryville University, Mississippi State University,

Nathan Olexio Baulch

University of Oklahoma, University of Tennessee Knoxville,

Wittenberg University, Berry College, Birmingham-Southern

Xavier University

College, Samford University

Christopher Hollins Clark Evan Matthew Beddoe

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, University of

United States Air Force Academy, University of Mississippi,

Alabama, Belmont University, Butler University, DePaul

Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

University, George Mason University, University of Indianapolis, Middle Tennessee State University, North Park

Sarah Katherine Bennett

University

Samford University, University of Alabama, Western Kentucky University

Easton Scott Cline University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama,

Avery Holland Billington

University of Mississippi

Baylor University, Auburn University, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Texas Christian University

Andrew James Coliano University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama,

Brandon Carter Black

University of Mississippi

Middle Tennessee State University

Andrew David Comegna Jackson Matthew Bollinger

University of Tennessee Knoxville, Belmont University,

Pepperdine University, Arcadia University,

Clemson University, University of Georgia,

Belmont University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

University of Mississippi

Abby Suzanne Brandon

Katelyn Mackenzie Conder

University of Tennessee Knoxville, Samford University

Belmont University, University of Alabama, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Darby Alexandria Brown Butler University, Queens University of Charlotte,

Samuel Gray Cornelius

Washington University in St. Louis

Baylor University

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Thomas Nathan Danner

Abigail Ryan Lee Hampton

University of Alabama

University of Mississippi, Appalachian State University, Colorado State University, High Point University, Liberty

Caroline Moore Dean

University

Auburn University, Furman University, University of Mississippi

Joseph Brett Hart University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program,

Claire Catherine DeLozier

Western Kentucky University

University of Alabama, Arizona State University, Belmont University, Florida State University (January 2018),

Joshua Robert Higgs

University of Mississippi, Pace University

Vanderbilt University

Bria Ranielle Dial

Ellen Tucker Holbrook

University of Tennessee Chattanooga

University of Tennessee Knoxville, Belmont University, Lipscomb University

Emerson Chesney Dupree University of Kentucky, Chattanooga State Community

Maggie Lynn Holcombe

College, University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Southern Methodist University, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, University of North Carolina at

Samuel Joseph Elwood

Chapel Hill

Xavier University, University of Alabama, DePaul University, University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of

Palmer Douglas Hughes

Louisville, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee

University of Mississippi, University of Alabama,

Chattanooga

University of Tennessee Knoxville

Olivia Elizabeth Enzor

Leah Rachel Jackson

University of Tennessee Knoxville, Belmont University,

University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi

Makayla Rose James Jaxson William Fay

University of California, Santa Cruz, California State University

University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Fullerton, California State University Northridge, University of California Merced, University of California Riverside

Madeleine Moore Fitts University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tulane University

Bryce Martin Jarvis Duke University

Eric Isiah Gentry East Tennessee State University, Jacksonville State University

Justin Paul Johnson Auburn University, Baylor University, Belmont University,

Grant Eric Glass

Elon University, Samford University

University of Mississippi, University of Alabama, Belmont University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Alexandra Leslie Johnston Columbia State Community College, Middle Tennessee State

Emily Anne Glossinger

University

University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, Samford University

Emily Holland Jones University of Texas, Austin, University of Alabama, Auburn

Abigail Leigh Greer

University, Baylor University, University of Mississippi,

University of Arkansas, University of Alabama,

Samford University

Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, Western Kentucky University,

Joseph Gunnar Kallas

University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program

University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program, University of Mississippi

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Emily Anne Kay

Madeleine Olivia Lamb

Samford University, Auburn University, Belmont University,

University of Mississippi, Auburn University, Baylor University,

University of Mississippi

Clemson University, Texas Christian University

Ross Chandler Kennedy

Joshua Ethan Lisanby

Miami University (OH), University of Cincinnati,

University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama,

Lipscomb University, University of Mississippi, Tennessee

University of Kentucky, University of Mississippi,

Technological University, University of Tennessee Knoxville,

Southern Methodist University

Union University

Sydney Elanor Marks University of Tennessee Knoxville, Belmont University, Samford University, Texas Christian University

Sarah-Catherine Martin University of Mississippi, University of Alabama, High Point University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Cameron Gray McAlister Abilene Christian University

John Willis McClellan IV Washington University in St. Louis, Furman University, Rhodes College, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Lillian Davis McCullar University of Alabama, University of Georgia, University of Mississippi

Russell Jackson McDonald Austin Peay State University

Truett Foster McKeehan Pepperdine University, Belmont University, DePaul University,

Carter Cole Kilpatrick

Lynn University, University of Oregon

University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Butler University, DePaul University, University of Kentucky

Kaitlyn Marin McKinney University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama,

James Andrew Knestrick

Baylor University, University of Mississippi,

Auburn University, Belmont University, Middle Tennessee State

University of San Francisco

University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Tyler James McNair New York University, American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Ellye Grace Knight

(AMDA), Florida State University, Indiana University,

Belmont University, University of Kentucky, Middle Tennessee

University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University

State University, University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program

Carmen Alena Morrissey Belmont University, University of Alabama,

Hanne Grace Kyzer

Samford University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Belmont University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga

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Kristian Delan Mtetwa

Emily Margaret Rudolph

University of Arizona, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Rhodes College, University of Alabama, University of Tennessee Knoxville

David Ray Mullican Mississippi State University, University of Tennessee

Ella Grace Rutledge

Knoxville

University of Mississippi, University of Alabama, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Kit Goodnight Myers Abilene Christian University

Alston Gehrett Sagan Clemson University, University of Louisville,

Katherine Ann Nesbitt

University of Oklahoma, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Gordon College

Abigail Ruth Sartin Samuel Levi Nichols

Baylor University, University of Alabama

University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program, University of Alabama, Mississippi State University

Kyle Holland Sealey The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina,

Molly Bess Nickels

University of Maryland, College Park (January 2018)

University of Alabama, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Knoxville

William Michael Norvet University of Mississippi, Harding University

Jeremiah Scott Oatsvall Austin Peay State University

Thomas Harwell Ozburn Jr. Samford University, Abilene Christian University, University of Mississippi

Austin Joseph Peat Texas A&M University, Clemson University, Oxford College of Emory University

Cameron Sean Petty Belmont University

Lawrence Everard Segree II Michael Tate Pierson

Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University,

Belmont University, Sewanee: The University of the South

Jackson State University

Jeremiah Patrick Pittman

Allison Rose Sheets

University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge Program,

Washington University in St. Louis

Austin Peay State University, University of Kentucky

Michalea Grace Shofner

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Reece Walter Powell

University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University,

Abilene Christian University, Baylor University

Johns Hopkins University, Tulane University

Alex Carson Reynolds

Samuel Lawrence Smith

Trevecca Nazarene University, Mississippi State University,

University of South Carolina, Baylor University,

University of Tennessee Chattanooga,

Belmont University, Furman University,

University of Tennessee Knoxville

High Point University, University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tulane University

William Thomas Smith

Kiley Nicole Vandevier

Belmont University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Southern Methodist University

Bendert James Stansell

Owen Charles Waldrop

University of Virginia, University of Tennessee Knoxville

University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi

Hayden Garrett Stover Belmont University, Mississippi State University,

Ashlynn Hays White

Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville,

Mississippi State University, Auburn University,

Trevecca Nazarene University, Union University

University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Garrett Estes Suedekum Belmont University, Covenant College, Lee University,

Jessica Banks Wilson

Lipscomb University, University of Tennessee

Lee University, University of Alabama,

Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Volunteer Bridge

Auburn University, Mississippi State University,

Program

University of Mississippi

William Jonathan Summey

Jordyn Hope Wittman

University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of

Belmont University, High Point University,

Alabama, Austin Peay State University, Baylor

Samford University

University, Furman University, Mississippi State University, Union University

Monet Armandi Wood University of Tennessee Chattanooga,

Elijah Will Teat

University of Memphis, Tusculum College

Austin Peay State University, Tennessee Technological University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Western Kentucky University

Courtney Michelle Thompson University of Tennessee Knoxville, Belmont University, High Point University, Louisiana State University, Samford University, Spelman College, Tennessee State University

MaCayla Brooke Thurmon University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado State University, University of Kentucky, University of Mississippi, University of Northern Colorado, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Western State Colorado University

College Counseling at BA

Hollingsworth Hannah Tiblier Baylor University, Centre College, University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Tatum Stewart Tucker University of Kentucky, Baylor University, Belmont University, Florida Southern College

The College Counseling Office provides upper school students with individualized college counseling beginning at the eighth grade level. The counselors provide resources such college visits to the BA campus, instruction in computer programs such as Naviance, letters of recommendation, and student/ parent conferences. Pictured from left College Counseling Assistant Director Courtney Jones, College Counseling Assistant Jaye Goodman, and College Counseling Director Shelley Miller.

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A PARTING GIFT Graduates Turn Tradition Into An Opportunity to Give Back

It took Bill Decker a few moments to realize what he was being handed. As Chairman of the Brentwood Academy Board of Trustees, Decker was standing on stage on May 29 at Brentwood Baptist Church dispensing handshakes and diplomas to the graduating seniors.

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here is a longstanding tradition at Brentwood Academy for students to palm something off to the board chair as they accept their diplomas. Decker had heard of marbles and plastic toy soldiers being given over in years past. He feared something bulkier like ping pong balls. What would he possibly do with those?

Yet, as the students started coming on stage he slowly understood he was getting a different kind of gift.

“Honestly my thought with the first handshake was, ‘Oh good it’s small whatever it is,'" he said. “And then I kind of didn’t get it at first.

I thought that’s kind of funny; money is good, then the third or fourth student made a comment like, ‘We’re thinking and praying for you and your family and wanted to help you do something for your wife.’”

The folded up five-dollar bills, handwritten notes wrapped inside of them, began to accumulate.

Decker’s wife, Courtenay, was struck with an acute case of bacterial meningitis in October of last year. What started off as back pain ended up with Courtenay spending a total of

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(Left) Decker empties his pockets of the dozens of notes and gifts secretly handed off to him during the diploma presentations; (above) Decker’s post on Facebook went viral; (right) Andrew Comegna ‘17 hands off his note of encouragement as Decker presents his diploma.

80 days at Vanderbilt University Hospital. Although Courtenay eventually managed to fight off the illness, that victory came with a heavy cost. She now depends on a wheelchair, suffering from paraplegia and vision loss.

When he examined them later, Decker saw that the notes were full of “incredible words of support” and Bible verses and nice comments about his and Courtenay’s kids. The couple read them together.

“It’s life changing,” Decker said. “She can’t get in and out of a bed or out of a chair without help. One of the most active, able people I or anyone else has ever known is now pretty dependent on the rest of us.”

“It caused both of us to tear up,” Decker said. It also caused him to reflect on Brentwood Academy.

“I think we’ve chosen to have our kids at BA for a lot of reasons … but one of the neat things is just to be part of such a caring community where you get people who would be thinking of The Bill Decker who presented diplomas to the BA graduates this,” he said. that day had spent the past few months navigating a new Now that Courtenay’s world of medical body is rid of meningitis, treatments, physical I think we’ve chosen to have our kids there for a the Deckers have been therapy sessions, searching for ways and interactions with lot of reasons, but one of the neat things is to be to repair some of the insurance companies. part of such a caring community where you have damage wrought by the He had experienced disease, which attacked his wife of 29 years people who would be thinking of this. her spinal cord and optic valiantly contending nerve. Those include with a life-threatening “innovative or aggressive” therapies that were too risky when illness.

Courtenay was still sick.

Decker, however, had no reason to think that his family’s “We want to make sure we’re doing every possible thing,” struggles were at the forefront of the BA graduates’ minds.

Decker said. “You don’t want to think seven years from now, ‘oh After all, he did not even have a child in the graduating class. if you had done this she could have walked or could have seen.”

He and Courtenay’s youngest, Caroline ‘18, is set to graduate from BA next year, while their second youngest, Grant ‘16, Decker is happy to share the story of what happened at the graduated last year. But each handshake gave evidence to the graduation. He posted a message on Facebook, accompanied by contrary. The students were taking this opportunity to let Mr. photos of the money and notes he received, and noticed that it Decker know they cared. got a very positive response.

It was “inspiring and thoughtful to think the kids are 18, 19-years-old and most of them may know what my job as board chair is, but they don’t know me,” Decker said.

Editor’s note: This article was written by BA alumnus Landon Woodroof ‘00 and appeared in the Brentwood Home Page. It is reprinted with permission.

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in memory of

Doug Campbell 1963 - 2017 Doug Campbell unexpectedly passed away on April 10 while jogging with friends. He is survived by his wife, Joy, and his daughters Mackenzie Campbell and Mallory Campbell Rancudo ‘12.

By Tim Reid, 7th Grade Chair

Coach Campbell coached softball and girls’ basketball during the nine years he served at Brentwood Academy.

After his death, softball players memorialized him with the “DC” logo on their helmets.

I met Doug Campbell in the summer of 2008 at, where else, a basketball practice at Brentwood Academy. He had just been hired to be an assistant coach for the varsity girls’ basketball team. I was also an assistant on that team and his daughter, Mallory, played on the team. He taught math in the 7th grade, and we would teach two doors down from each other for all nine years he was at BA.

“Being 11 years older than me, Doug was part older brother to me and part best friend.”

For the last five years, we coached middle school girls’ basketball together and spent many, many hours together in season and during summer basketball. He was a very close friend, my closest in Nashville. Doug was 11 years older than me; he was part older brother to me and part best friend. We both have two daughters, his older than mine,

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hundreds maybe thousands of bags of chips during his nine years at BA. I think the bigger reason he gave those chips away was to create interactions with students that he might not have had otherwise. Doug was a clever guy.

Doug also loved to play games. He had chess boards set up in his classroom for students to play. He was very strategic, and he knew how to break things down to their most simple, basic form.

and I often asked his advice on raising girls and other life events that he had already gone through. I trusted Doug.

There were a lot of things to like about Doug. He was personable, easy to talk to, funny, a good listener, and just genuinely likeable. But he was also consistent and dependable. Doug simply showed up and got the work done.

I bet he missed five or fewer days of work during all nine years that he worked at BA. I knew I could count on him to be at practices, games, summer camps, and anything else he committed to. His simple philosophy was, “If you tell someone you’re going to do something, you do it.” And he tried to instill that in his students and players, too.

"I think the bigger reason he gave those chips away was to create interactions with students that he might not have had otherwise.

Doug was a clever guy."

Just like Doug would break down the sport he was coaching into the most important, simple parts, I think he did the same thing with his life. I think Doug had figured out that the five most important things in his life were faith, family, friends, love, and hard work. He spent the majority of his time perfecting those five parts of his life. He had a great work ethic, he had lots of friends, he had a family that he loved dearly, and he had a growing faith. If you think about those five things, that’s a pretty full life.

I know Doug had a growing faith because I saw him live it out and he also spoke about it in a faculty meeting devotional a couple of years ago. He spoke honestly about struggles he’d dealt with and hard times he’d gone through.

He also talked about how incredibly happy he’d been since he met Joy (his wife). And he spoke of how his faith had grown since coming to BA. He loved the way Rian Berger, BA's Spiritual Life Diretor, and others presented the Gospel with honesty, humor and vulnerability. Sometimes Doug lived out his faith quietly and in the background, but he lived it out in his own way.

Doug's wife, Joy, and his running buddies have joined efforts with the City of Brentwood to provide automated external defibulators (AEDs) in Crockett Park, where Coach Campbell was running the day he passed away.

In the 7th grade den, Doug may have been most famous for his potato chip—Jolly Rancher switcheroo. Years ago he started telling students that if they would bring him a bag of chips from the dining hall, then he would give them a Jolly Rancher in return. Well, apparently students will do just about anything for a Jolly Rancher, so 20-25 students a day started bringing him chips. So what would he do with all of those chips? Well at the end of the school day after PE, he would give them to any students who asked. He gave away

Coach Campbell (standing) and Coach Reid spent much time together in practices, games, the 7th grade den, and the dining hall.

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Since 1989, seniors have “retreated” before the start of a new year to spend time reconnecting after the summer break and to take on the first official leadership responsiblity. Selecting the theme verse and the service project for the entire student body is a privilege and one that the future graduates do not take lightly.

This year, seniors were divided into 10 groups. Each group met for an extended period of time and agreed upon a verse they would submit to the class for consideration.

Representatives from each group made their case for their suggested verse, and the process of elimination and discussion ensued. This year, three of the 10 groups recommended the “winning” verse­—Romans 12:2. The service project selected for the year was Preston Taylor Ministires—the same project the seniors had when they were freshmen.

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GOVERNMENT

YOUTH IN

Participation in Youth Legislature has a long and rich history at Brentwood Academy. For 39 years, history department faculty member Mrs. Barbara Stewart has shepherded the robust program. This year, 72 BA students attended Youth Legislature at the State Capitol participating in the Red House, Red Senate, Blue House, Blue Senate, the Supreme Court, and the Press Corps. Will McClellan ‘17 served as Floor Leader of the Red House. Toby Wilson ‘18 (pictured top right) and Jackson Harvey ‘18 were the Sergeants at Arms of the Red House and the Blue House.

At the conclusion of this year’s conference, several students were selected for leadership roles for next year’s conference: Andrew Long ‘18, Speaker Pro-Temp of the Blue Senate; Mary Grace Gower ‘20, Blue House Floor Leader; Jackson Harvey, Red Sergeant at Arms; Toby Wilson, Red Senate Clerk; and Lauren Pickens ‘19, Print Managing Editor for the conference newspaper, The Ledger.

Several students received special recognition at this year’s closing ceremony. The bill team of Morgan Bussard ‘18 and Andrew Long received an Outstanding Bill Award in the Red House. The title of their bill was “An Act to Issue a State-wide Identification Card for Patients Utilizing Schedule II/III Controlled Substances.” Juliana Bobo ‘20, Kristen Louderback ‘20, and Tariah Lane’s ‘20 bill “An Act to Require Three-Point Seat Belts on Public School Buses in the State of Tennessee” received an Outstanding Bill Award in the Blue Senate. Sarah Edwards ‘18 was awarded an Outstanding Delegate Award for her work in the Red Senate.

Katherine Nesbitt ‘17, also a delegate in the Red Senate, was one of 20 students to be chosen to attend CONA, the Conference on National Affairs. CONA is held each summer in Blue Ridge, NC. The most outstanding students from all of the Youth Legislature programs meet in Blue Ridge to discuss and debate national issues. It is the most coveted award at Youth Legislature. Katherine graduated in May and has attended Youth Legislature for four years.

A very special thanks to Cooper Smith ’16 who served as a member of the college staff. Cooper attended Youth Legislature while he was a student at BA and volunteered his time to assist with the conference.

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AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES Brentwood Academy adds Tennessee’s first-ever AP Computer Science course

By Steve Hollis, BA Faculty

"My standard, half-serious response when people ask me how I ended up teaching science, English, and computer at Brentwood Academy is, “well, my undergrad was in biology, my master’s was in medieval English literature, and the computer piece is because I’m a geek.”

I have always loved computers, video games, and technology.

When I was a kid my dad brought home a TI-99/4A home computer he bought second-hand from a family member. This 25-pound behemoth had one-fourth the working memory of today’s Apple Watch, and when I taught myself BASIC to have my television play the theme from Raiders of the Lost Ark, I was hooked.

When I was asked to help initiate AP Computer Science Principles at Brentwood Academy during the national launch of the course, I was intrigued but hesitant. Although I understand how programming works, I am far from a programmer. Reading the description of the AP Computer Science Principles Course, however, piqued my curiosity.

The goal is to expose a wide variety of kids to computer science.

Throughout the inaugural year, we worked on seven “Big Ideas” that the course focuses on: creativity, abstraction, data and information, algorithms, programming, the Internet, and global impact. We had wonderful discussions about Internet privacy, encryption, intellectual property rights, as well as defusing virtual “bombs” (a collaboration exercise) and flowcharting a section of rules to various board games. Students worked on learning programming language, as well as mastering the large amount of vocabulary that goes with the course.

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At the end of the year, students took an AP exam, and submitted two Performance Tasks: one that explored some new innovation in technology, the other was a program that they created.

I tell my students that we are not learning how computers think, but rather how we as human beings think, and how to get a computer to understand that.

Teachers are not allowed to help with these Performance Tasks, which was a challenge for me. The tasks accounted for 40% of their AP score, and it is a testament to them that every BA student in the inaugural year of this course passed with a score of 3 or higher (AP scores are given on a scale of 1-5). Many of our students have earned college credit for non-majors computer science courses at their chosen universities.

This course was so much fun to teach. I tell my students that we are not learning how computers think, but rather how we as human beings think, and how to get a computer to understand that. I am really looking forward to year two!

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Service and Teamwork STEM from Robotics Through robotics, students have learned lessons and skills that extend beyond the typical STEM principles. This year two students wrote essays for the VEX World Competition. Excerpts from their essays offer a glimpse into some of the surprising “life lessons” that “stem” from competing in robotics.

GIVING BACK

By Katie Ann Edgeworth ‘20 Luke 12:48: Everyone who has been given much will be responsible for much. More will be expected from the one who has been given much.

The Iron Eagles strive to be the embodiment of this verse as a team. Every student participating in the robotics program at Brentwood Academy recognizes how blessed we have been—from the coaches that guide us through every step of the process to the financial supports that allow our teams to continue building and learning each season. The Iron Eagles interpret these blessings to mean that we must give back in some way—any way—that will encourage the other Tennessee schools to grow their robotics programs and hopefully introduce more students to the world of STEM. The 9364 Iron Eagles have helped schools start new robotics programs and find funding. We decided to strategically choose specific regions of the state to insure maximum progression.

Just this year we have traveled to, competed in, and assisted in tournament management at Collierville, Chattanooga, and Mountain City to support and encourage schools during their very first time hosting a competition.

By supplying fields, supplies, judges, referees, volunteers, and collaboration, we have been steadfast to the idea that we are called to assist others, helping them in any and every way we can. The Iron Eagles also give back to the community by teaching “Overcoming Robophobia” workshops for students and mentors starting robotics at their schools.

Furthermore, before every tournament, we encourage all of our team members to continuously look out for other teams.

For example, one of our team members recently noticed a team struggling with a programming malfunction and immediately jumped on the opportunity to help out, eventually getting their program up and running.

In addition, the Iron Eagles are actively recruiting retirees to volunteer during competitions. One of the ways my individual

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team has done this is by attending a lunch hosted by the Tennessee Valley Authority Retirees Association (TVARA) to demonstrate how a couple of our robots work and to gain volunteers for competition judges. The TVA has been a huge support for schools hoping to start a new robotics team, so this was a good opportunity to show our gratitude and to inform them of how they can get involved at tournaments around the places they live.

We continue to diligently encourage girls to enter the world of robotics without the fear of it being a "boys only" thing.

We are proud to say that 37% of our entire Iron Eagles club is comprised of girls and 50% of my own team is comprised of girls. While this is only within the walls of Brentwood Academy, we hope to encourage other girls to pursue their dreams when they see us come together as a team.

The Iron Eagles interpret these blessings to mean that we must give back in some way—any way—that will encourage the other Tennessee schools to grow their robotics programs and hopefully introduce more students to the world of STEM. Because of the success and increase of schools participating, our own teams have improved and our excitement has skyrocketed for the growth of technological education programs. The joy that comes with knowing that one of our favorite activities is growing each and every day only pushes us to continue to make a difference.

Luke 12:48 really does represent the Iron Eagles as we continue to give as we have been given.

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IRON EAGLES SPACE CREW­—READY TO LAUNCH

By Lauren Clark ‘18 When one thinks of the Iron Eagles, they should imagine a crew on a spaceship. Before flight, we work rigorously to prepare for take off. There are plenty of test runs and an excessive amount of practicing to ensure that everything is smooth sailing. Instead of helming a spaceship, we helm our robot. An outsider would see us as the epitome of teamwork, as we work together in unison and simultaneously learn so much from each other along the way. In my opinion, we have built each other up as we have built each robot this year.

I joined robotics in the second semester and was put on a team with a group of faces I only knew from passing in the hall. The first day I showed up to practice was quite a momentous experience. Parts were everywhere, and I could identify maybe two tools. The team I was assigned to was more than eager to stop and help me each step of the way and paused progress on the robot to ensure that I knew what was going on and why it worked the way it did. I took up the task of typing the engineering notebook to familiarize myself with the robots.

The program at BA is a place where everyone is welcome.

The room is full of boys and girls, athletes and stereotypical nerds, and everyone in between, all working together and sharing talents. Teamwork extends outside of practice.

At competitions, we make sure everyone has batteries plugged in and is ready to go. If another Iron Eagles team is having trouble with a faulty robot, helping them becomes a priority next to our own individual robot.

In my opinion, we have built each other up as we have built each robot this year.

My favorite part of the collaboration that comes with being one of the high school Iron Eagle teams is assisting the middle school teams and seeing their passion for robotics flourish. Working together with them is a great opportunity to be a mentor and a friend as we teach them new skills and vice versa.

When I walk into the room that has been transformed into the robotics room after school, I know it's a safe place where everyone can be themselves and learn something new each day. There have been moments where we are laughing over something silly, and moments of frustration and pondering as we try to figure out what’s not functioning properly. We work as a team to ensure that our rocket is ready for take off.

Essay writers Katie Ann Edgeworth ‘20 and Lauren Clark ‘18 are pictured below, along with their teammates, after earning a spot in the 2017 VEX World Robotics Competition.

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MS Robotics Team Named Finalist in Worldwide Engineering Challenge

The REC (Robotics Education and Competition) Foundation’s Online Challenges provide a unique opportunity for students from around the world to participate in VEX Robotics Competition.

This year, the Foundation chose BA’s middle school team 9364D as a finalist for one of the 11 categories in the competition that drew hundreds of entries from around the world. The team entered the Make It Real CAD Engineering Challenge, sponsored by Autodesk. (Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software.) In this challenge, (read more at academy.autodesk.com/vex-challenge) the team used the same Autodesk 3D design software used by professionals to conceptualize and model a new part for a robot that improves its functionality or overcomes an existing problem.

The team of four chose to design and create a robot license plate "holster," which earned first place in the middle school division and third place worldwide among all teams. At the VEX Robotics World Competition in April, the team was presented with a 3D printer from Autodesk for their accomplishment.

Read the details behind the team’s concept and execution that earned their project a place in the finals. challenges.robotevents.com/challenge/58/entry/4010 Team 9364D Eli Passmore '21 Emmie Tabscott '23 Patrick Melton '22 Matthew Perry '22

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A Heart FOR SERVICE

by Melanie Balakit, The Tennessean Caroline Archer ‘17 does not know what she wants to do when she's older. "Whatever field I end up in, I want to be serving somehow," she said.

Archer's no stranger to service. She's served on mission trips in Honduras and Haiti, mentored underclassmen, and volunteered for numerous local charities.

"To me, service means anything where the focus is outwards, not on yourself," Archer said. "Whether you're doing something small like listening or doing something as big as cleaning up a park, it's going to benefit someone else."

Archer maintained a high GPA with a rigorous course load.

She was the valedictorian of her class and a National Merit finalist, a prestigious distinction for high school students throughout the country. She has also earned awards in English, math and chemistry.

"She has a stellar academic record and everything," said Claire Cheeseman ‘17, Archer's track teammate and friend. "What I think our school and faculty see in her is that she's not going to settle just to get the grades. She wants to use all of her knowledge to invest in people."

Archer has run competitively since elementary school, and has been part of three state championships at BA. Earlier this school year, she placed fourth in the state cross-country championships.

Archer is a coach's dream, said crosscountry Coach Cathy Cheeseman.

"When she competes, she's in the moment and gives her all," she said.

"She's not about the big project. She's about serving people one person at a time," Cheeseman said. "She uses her gifts for service rather than to further her own career."

Reprinted with permission from The Tennessean.

College she is attending: Pepperdine University Major: Undecided. Archer said she's interested in double majoring in math and English. Archer will run track for the school.

High school career highlights: Placed 12th in state math competition, placed fourth in state championship for cross-country School activities: Math team, National Honor Society, writer and editor for Flight magazine, Student Leadership Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Advice for students: "Do not give up on yourself, even if you see others around you giving up."

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Fine Arts AT BRENTWOOD ACADEMY

UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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GRACE SMITH ‘18 PLACES 5TH AT NATIONALS BA Speech and Debate is no stranger to the national stage, and this year’s team followed in line with a long tradition of talented orators. Two BA students placed in the top 20: Brandon Black ‘17 earned 16th place in Original Oratory (facing 220 competitors) and Grace Smith ‘18 (pictured above) finished 5th which qualified her to compete on the “big stage” in Humorous Interpretation.

Black and his teammate Katherine Nesbitt ‘17 (pictured right) were honored with the distinction of having qualified to compete at Nationals for four years in a row.

The middle school team qualified 10 students to compete among 158 middle schools from across the nation at the National Tournament in Birmingham.

Miles Adams ‘21 finished 9th in Impromptu Speaking; Payton Culp ‘22 placed in the top 24 for Prose and Dramatic Interpretation, and Sloan Rogers ‘21 finished in the top 24 for Impromptu Speaking. The upper school team is coached by Mr. Austin Groves and the middle school team is led by Mrs. Kasey Arnold Carmona ‘05.

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DANCE SPRING DANCE SHOW

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Q & A with Mrs. Holly Shepherd Urbanowicz, Fine Arts Faculty What made you decide to do a musical this year?

One night after rehearsal for last year’s show, one of us said, “Maybe we should do a musical for middle school next year?” From that moment on we didn’t stop talking about it.

What is your favorite thing about directing this musical?

Watching the kids really come together as a cast backstage was my favorite part. They had to switch microphones quite often, they had really quick costume changes, and they knew what they were doing at all times. They helped each other and stepped up like professionals when it was showtime.

What made you pick Music Man? When Mrs. Amy Beth Miller Stallings ‘08 and I started looking at the musicals we knew we wanted to use a junior version. They have quite a few shows to choose from, but we knew that "The Music Man" had great content for a Middle School cast.

How did you pull off this level of production?

I think it is important for everyone to know that Mrs Stallings and I can’t take credit for everything. We would not have been able to do it without the help of Mrs. (Kasey Arnold ) Carmona ‘05, Ms. Gant, Mr. (Jan) Urbanowicz, Coach (Jim)Chapman, and so many other fabulous supportive colleagues. The first middle school musical was a grand success! We knew it would be great, but the cast far exceeded our expectations. The future is bright!

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FOLLOWING THE LEADERS “BA’s music program is a hidden gem because we are a small school,” says Nathan Baulch '17, who auditioned for and earned a scholarship to study music at Wittenberg University in Ohio next year.

Nathan says he was inspired to pursue music in college thanks to the instrumental music instructors at BA who, as he puts it, “lead the best program in state.”

“Our teachers are at the top of their field.

You have Mr. (Matt) Nygren who has experience with The Mavericks and many other master musicians in his career; Mr. (Jeffrey Scot) Wills is also a veteran pro who has toured and recorded with multiple artists. Mr. (Rick) Palmiter is one of the most respected music educators in middle Tennessee having now taught in the area for 40 years. And then you have Mr. (Joe) Smyth who has been the drummer for Sawyer Brown since 1980. I also got to study with Mr. (Pat) Coil who is considered the best on the east coast before he left to teach at North Texas State University.”

As a freshman, Nathan played in the concert band as well as the jazz band under the direction of Mr. Wills and Mr. Nygren. It was during that time that he says he became a more wholesome musician and his appreciation for classical and jazz grew.

“Now I really appreciate and listen to all kinds of music,” says Baulch. Some of his favorites are Arturo Sandoval, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis.

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Nathan began playing trumpet as an 11-year-old, and over time has diversified to learn to play French horn, flugelhorn, and trombone.

To earn his scholarship at Wittenberg, Baulch had a two-part audition: first, he had to play two compositions or movements in contrasting styles, one of which demonstrated technical proficiency; and secondly he played major scales, memorized, with up to four sharps/flats.

Mr. Nygren says, “We’re proud of Nathan.

I remember the turning point when playing trumpet went from just one of the many good things that he did to becoming his primary passion. It happened when he got a taste of the depth and breadth of the fascinating and challenging world of jazz improvisation. Once Nathan got a taste of success in that area, he 'caught the bug' and dug in with everything he had.

His trumpet playing improved rapidly as he began to invest more time practicing, listening, and studying jazz theory. In so doing, not only did he enjoy the fruits of his hard work, but he also led his band mates by example and elevated the level of the band overall.”

Though Baulch is attending Wittenberg on a music scholarship, he will also be a part of the tennis team.

ARTS IN APRIL This year’s theme, “Eagle Eyes,” featured a compilation of eyes, created by students from all art classes, that were shaped into feathers to create the eagles’ wings displayed in the commons. (This year’s AP Art students are pictured below in front of the finished product.) Works from every art student were on display and many were chosen by this year’s judge, Lacy Bauer ‘09, and their peers for awards. Pictured from top, (clockwise), are works by Abby Danner ‘19, Chloe Vafiades ‘18, Reilly Callis ‘17, Wren Aronoff ‘17, and Bria Dial ‘17. Visual art teacher Mrs. Debbie Dunn was also recently honored at the Governor’s School for the Arts with an Outstanding Teacher Award for her contribution in education.

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FINE ARTS SHOWCASE AT THE FRANKLIN THEATRE

FEATURING ACADEMY SINGERS

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You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

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At Brentwood Academy, our greatest hope is for each student to flourish in every area of life. We believe that strong academic, spiritual, and physical growth is rooted in Biblical truths and values, giving our students a solid foundation for success in college and beyond.

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Baseball Gets it Done!

Coach Buddy Alexander ‘84 sums up the heart of this year’s baseball team that secured the fifth state title in school history. “They didn't mind digging in and getting dirty, and that’s the key,” he says. Although the team started the season out slowly, the guys rallied to finish strong, defeating McCallie 6-5 in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Spring Fling tournament finals.

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ALL AMERICANS For an athlete to achieve All-American honors, one must achieve the automatic qualifying time that was determined at the beginning of the season, or be one of the top 100 competitors under the consideration standard. The athletes must also achieve these times in a high school level competition, as club competition times do not qualify.

Allie Raab ‘18 has earned the designation of NISCA/Speedo All-American for top-100 performances in two separate swimming events. Allie is 5th in the nation in the 100-yard breaststroke and 71st in the 200-yard freestyle. As a result of these outstanding performances, Allie was offered, and has accepted, an athletic scholarship to swim collegiately for Stanford University. This past season, Allie broke several Brentwood Academy swim team records.

Victoria Caldwell ‘20 earned her USATF (USA Track and Field) All-American status by placing fourth in the nation for 15-16 year-old girls javelin, throwing a personal best of 124’ 07.” She ranked 10th in hammer with a personal best of 122’ 10”. She also ranked 11th for shot put and 24th for discus.

Victoria is coached by her sister, Camille Caldwell ‘15.

Darius Garland '18, Brentwood Academy point guard, was announced as a Maxpreps Boys' Basketball Junior AllAmerican in April. Garland, the two-time Division II-AA Mr. Basketball, led BA to a 30-2 record en route to its third straight state title this past season. He averaged 23.4 points, 4.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game this season.

A FOND FAREWELL On April 17, Brentwood Academy hosted a special assembly to honor Coach Cathy Cheeseman who has faithfully served our community for 21 years. Coach Cheeseman has mentored, discipled, and trained hundreds of young women through the years in cross country and track. After the assembly, parents, colleagues, and alumni gathered for a reception. She and her family have relocated to Texas. We are grateful for the indelible mark Coach Cheeseman leaves on Brentwood Academy.

(Top) Track and cross country alumni gathered for a fond farewell; (middle) Coach Charlie Harper, Coach Carlton Flatt, and Headmaster Emeritus Bill Brown helped honor their longtime friend and colleague; (far left) Coach Cheeseman ends her career at BA with state championships this year in cross country and track; (near right) Coaches Harper and Cheeseman in the early years.

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Were you here in the fall of 1981 when the campus was just 30 acres and Brentwood Academy was still considered a new school? As we approach the 50th anniversary of the founding, much has changed but much has stayed the same for the 786 students attending in 2017-2018.

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Jason Oggs, BA Business Director How did you get to BA? I always respond to this question with, 'It was by divine intervention.'

I responded to an ad in the paper for a general accountant. The ad did not even list the name of the employer. I did not know the name of the company I was applying for and did not know anything about Brentwood Academy, as I was not from the middle Tennessee area. However, I was called to come in for an interview, and was offered the position. I give all the credit to God for my employment at BA.

What is the best thing about working at BA? The Christian environment that I am blessed to work in every day, as well as the wonderful colleagues I get to work with daily.

What changes have you seen since you stared in 1997?

Most notably, the addition of the middle school, the fine arts building, the athletic center, soccer field, and the upgrades to the football stadium.

Tell us a little bit about your background.

I am from a small town in East Tennessee off of I-40 named Spring City in Rhea County. After graduating from Rhea County High School, I relocated to Nashville to attend Tennessee State University, where I received my bachelor’s degree in accounting. My family includes my wife, Nicole, and my son, Jayden, who is 4 years old.

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Kristi Stone Elzinga ‘88 Alumna, Parent Volunteer What are some life skills you learned during your time at BA that have carried into your career and adult life?

BA solidifed the strong work ethic that my parents instilled in me. If I want something, I’m going to have to work hard for it. I also learned that I can give my best at something and still not achieve the desired outcome. Then what? I pick up and try again, or revisit and adjust my goals. And guess what? That “failure” (or what I perceive as failure) doesn’t define me… it is NOT who I am… it is merely a stepping stone to the next opportunity, and might even open a new possibility that I would have otherwise missed!

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If you could give one piece of advice to current students, what would it be?

Be confident in yourself. You are the only YOU in the universe! God has given you unique gifts that no one else has exactly. It’s natural to be tempted to compare yourself to others, but this is so destructive to your self-worth and the path that you choose for your life. Cultivate the dreams and giftings that God has placed in you for a very special purpose.

What is your favorite BA memory?

Winterim 1987 - Winter Park, Colorado with Jared Cowan ‘87, Debbie Ivey Peddle ‘88 and Shani Gilbert McMurtry ‘88. We laughed and laughed, and I learned on that trip how much I love to snow ski. I still keep in touch with Jared and Debbie. Shani and I are still very close friends to this day!

Did you have a favorite teacher…who and why?

Mrs. (Nancy) Brasher ‘73 was our guidance counselor and was always a light in my day when I saw her. She was pregnant with her first son, Jackson, when we were in high school. She was always welcoming and had a smile on her face. She would laugh with us and love on us.

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ALUMNI NEWS 1970’s Bill Traughber ’73 is the author of the new book, "Nashville Baseball History from Sulpher Dell to the Sounds," which can be purchased on Amazon. In this new book, Bill's fifth, he uncovers forgotten stories and fills in gaps on the history of baseball in Nashville. Bill has also written books on Vanderbilt football and baseball history, as well as the history of football at Brentwood Academy.

Mike Wilson ’74 retired from the Nashville District, US Army Corps of Engineers at the end of April with 41 1/2 years of service. The last 12 years, he was the deputy district engineer for planning, programs and project management and the civilian deputy to a military commander. Mike spent time with the Commander as his senior advisor and time overseeing the group in charge of managing the District’s program and projects as well as the planning office. As the Commander’s deputy, he was the district’s primary point of contact with Congress, state officials, and local communities.

Dan Hite ’76 is a partner and vice president for The Crichton Group, where he is responsible for business development, fostering carrier relationships, and mentoring new team members. He helps lead and advance the company’s growing healthcare and special liability practices.

Ginny Cavin ’78 has been enjoying traveling with her acting

career, performing in a new musical with a professional Jewish theatre company. The world premiere was held at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati in May and will be on tour in Illinois, Georgia, and south Florida next year.

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1980’s Jerre Richards ‘80 is president and CEO at Richards and

Richards, a records storage firm, in Nashville. Jerre is a graduate of the University of Mississippi.

Nikki Brock Wright ’80 has written a book entitled “Smoke and Secrets,” a romantic suspense novel, which is available on Amazon. She and her husband live in Memphis.

Justin Peters ’81 is the singer, producer, and cowriter of a single coming out on Platinum Planet Records with the movie, "My Daddy’s In Heaven." The song, “Cowboy Up,” is featured in the movie and will be shipped to radio stations all over the country when the movie is officially released. He also produced and co-wrote a single that will be coming out on Kimberly Dahme from the rock group Boston entitled “Lucy Lu.” Al Waldrop ’81 is a wealth management advisor for

Northwestern. He is on the board of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Key Holleman ’85 is a financial advisor at Franklin Synergy Bank in the wealth management division.

Trey Kelley ’86 reports that his youngest son, Taylor,

entered his senior year at West Point; and son, Thomas, who works for the Navy as an engineer on the F/A18 program, has joined the Air National Guard. After completing Officer Training School (OTS) sometime this year, he will go to Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) to become an F-15C Eagle pilot. His Air Guard unit is located in New Orleans, LA.

Israel 2018 with Brent Glossinger ‘87 For many of us, Brentwood Academy served as a significant place where we were encouraged to explore our understanding and relationship with God. Personally, it was on a junior high retreat where I accepted Christ and began my thrilling and life-long journey with Him. Because of its continued passion for God and care for alumni, BA is potentially offering a special alumni trip to Israel, which I am honored/humbled to be able to lead.

In the summer of 2004, my life was turned upside down! I was in the Holy Land for the first time. My heart was doing battle with what I thought I knew and what I was learning about God. I knew God and I loved him but I found myself wanting more. Walking the text, seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and touching the Biblical stories, drew me closer to God in ways that I had never experienced before. It radically altered my relationship with God and others.

Since then, I have been blessed to return to Israel 10 times on GTI trips as a participant, a facilitator and/or a leader. With each trip, I became more and more convinced that the better we understand the cultural context God uses to reveal himself in Scripture, the more fully we are able to better understand and apply God’s word in our lives today.

For the past 15 years, I have served as the director of discipleship, Bible chair and Bible and Discipleship instructor at Front Range Christian School and, most recently, as the coordinator of discipleship programs and Bible teacher at Valor Christian High School in Colorado. It is my passion not only to lead others on a lifechanging journey to Israel, but also to integrate all that I have learned in my efforts to disciple others.

With all this in mind, here are some trip details: WHO: BA Alumni (depending on numbers, we may have another group join us) WHAT: A Hiking Trip Through Israel WHEN: End of June/first of July Summer of 2018 WHERE: Lord willing some of the places we will visit are: Masada, En Gedi, Qumran, the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mount of Beatitudes, Gamla, Caesarea, Caesarea Philippi, Mt. Carmel, the Jordan River, Tel Arad, Elah Valley, Bet Shean, Susita, Zippori, Megiddo, Mt. Arbel, Herodian, Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Western Wall, Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Pool of Bethesda, Pool of Siloam, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and many more.

WHY: I think you know this one!

HOW: This unique trip is Rabbinical in nature. We will try to recreate what it would have been like to be a disciple and what it means to follow Christ. This means that it is not your typical “tour bus” trip. It is a hiking trip, which means we will hike 8-15 miles a day exploring and discussing Biblical sites and texts. We will stay in nice places, fitting to the trip, and eat wonderfully.

COSTS: Approximately $4,800. This IS ALL-INCLUSIVE. The only things not included would be “airport” meals, souvenirs and alcohol.

If this sounds like a trip for you, please let Alumni Director Lulu Clark know (lulu_clark@brentwoodacademy.com). If you have any specific trip questions, feel free to contact at brent.glossinger@ valorchristian.com.

Lord willing, this time next year some of us will be walking in the Holy Land!

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1990’s Robin Womack Hepler ’93 is a physical therapist with

Star Physical Therapy in Brentwood.

Jon Miller ’93 is a vice president of real estate and

construction at Landmark Community Bank in Cool Springs. He focuses on commercial real estate development and residential construction lending.

Scott B. Bomar ‘94 and Paul Duncan ‘94 recently

celebrated the 65th episode of their popular podcast,

2000’s Erin Creasy Ferree ‘00 received her Executive Master in

Leadership (EML) degree from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in Washington DC. As part of the coursework, she traveled to Cape Town, South Africa for a consulting project and submitted her capstone project on leadership practices that can improve civil conversation about controversial social issues on Twitter.

She is a career coach at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service Graduate Career Center and lives in Alexandria, VA.

Ashley Brown Howell ‘94 Ashley Brown Howell ’94 serves as executive director of the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Prior to heading up the Tennessee State Museum, she was deputy director at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.

According to Ashley, “Museums embody lifelong learning and discovery, and I am continually inspired by how museums engage within the community. I am thankful for my service learning experiences at Brentwood Academy for showing me a path of service in the public and non-profit sector.”

Ashley received a bachelor of arts degree in art history and a master of science degree in communications from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and earned her M.B.A. degree in public and non-profit management from Boston University. She has a Certificate of Museum Studies from Boston University. As a part of her graduate studies, Howell interned at the Museum of Modern Art (New York) in the visitor services department, and also served as a financial consultant to the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.

Ashley began her career at the Knoxville Museum of Art in development, marketing and public relations and also worked in development for the University of Tennessee. She and her husband, Joe, live in Nashville and are the parents of four-year-old Joseph.

“Songcraft: Conversations with Great Songwriters.”

Log on to www.songcraftshow.com/shows to hear their interviews with Vince Gill, Jimmy Webb, Bill Withers, Loretta Lynn, Donovan, Gordon Kennedy ‘78, and others.

Calvert Gentry McMahan ’95 and her sister, Brenna

Gentry, opened a vinyl record shop, Luna Record Shop, in November of 2015, at The Factory at Franklin in Tennessee.

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Shannon Revell ’00 graduated in 2004 from the United

States Naval Academy “with distinction” with a major in chemistry. She served seven years in the US NAVY as a 1st Lieutenant, EOD Diver (Explosive Ordnance Disposal).

She holds an M.B.A. with honors from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

She currently works in mergers and acquisitions for FMC Corporation in Philadelphia, PA.

Ryan Roberts ’09 Al Gross ’84 Thirty-three years after his last varsity high jump won the State Championship, Al competed in the Tennessee Senior Olympics and won the 50-54 year old high jump with a jump of 4’10.” “I had to be on a plane that morning, so my brother Ric ‘85, drove me to the jump, and Dick Cole ‘84 took me to the airport. It was a group effort.”

Jeff Giddens ‘01 and his wife, Linde, live in Dallas where Jeff co-founded NextAfter, a research lab and consultancy that helps nonprofits grow. NextAfter was recently featured on Inc. magazine’s 500 fastest-growing companies in America.

Jeff and Linde have three children: Mack (4), Abbe Lee (2), and Gus (1).

Mary Craig Parrish Tortorice ’01 has joined the faculty of The

Covenant School in Nashville as director of development.

She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and holds a master's degree in learning and teaching from Lipscomb University.

Ryan Roberts ’09 graduated from the University of Tennessee Memphis Dental School and is practicing at Aspen Grove Dental in Franklin, TN.

Duncan Blount ’02 was appointed CEO of Asian Mineral Resources. He has over 10 years investment experience focused on the natural resources sector. Duncan holds a B.A. in language and world trade from Samford University and an M.B.A from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Patrick Hunter ‘02 and his wife, Christy, and their children have recently moved back to middle Tennessee after serving for six years in the Navy. Patrick has opened a dental practice, Spring Hill Family Dentistry.

Jason Pollan ’02 recently earned his professional engineering

license in Georgia, where he works for Enercon Services, an energy consulting firm providing engineering services to nuclear power plants. Jason, his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Alessandra, live in Marietta, GA.

"The Wise Guys" Headmaster Emeritus Bill Brown’s Bible study (the “Wise Guys”) meets every Thursday morning in BA’s conference room. Earlier this summer the “guys” were blessed by Gordon Kennedy ’78 and Ricky Skaggs, who played a few tunes they’ve recently written together.

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Mike Bowen ’05 has been coordinator for outdoor pursuits at MTSU for four years. His responsibilities include leading trips locally, nationally, and internationally which involve anything related to outdoor adventure. The MTSU outdoor pursuits program returned in May from a 10-day trip to Spain. The group was able to explore downtown Barcelona and spend two days on the north coast enjoying the town of San Sebastian. In between was a three-day, 45-mile walk on the world famous Camino de Santiago starting in St Jean de Pied de Port, France, to Pamplona, Spain.

Julia Crownover ’05, is finishing her first year teaching at

Alumni children graduates 2017 Fourteen children of Brentwood Academy alumni received their high school diplomas. Front row: Abby Greer (Brad Greer ’85), Reilly Callis (Charlotte Sheriff '84 Callis), Kat McKinney (Jeff McKinney ’82), Molly Nickels (Amy Bess Nickels ’85), and Lily McCullar (Mindy Davis’86 McCullar). Back Row: Jack Knestrick (Jim ’86 and Julie Andrews ’86 Knestrick), Charlie Waldrop (Al Waldrop ’81), Thomas Ozburn (Jennifer Smith Stadler ’88), Tate Pierson (Mike ’87 and Kathy Knox ’88 Pierson), David Mullican (Ray Mullican ’80), Carter Kilpatrick (David Kilpatrick ’84), Ben Stansell (David Stansell ’86), Laws Anderson (Matt Anderson ’88), and Brandon Black (Adam ’92 and Jenny Wise ’93).

the International School in Ulm, Germany. Her summer travels included Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand and a quick visit to Nashville. Julia invites friends and classmates to follow her travel blog, “Julia in Germany” at www.juliacrownover.wordpress.com

Kathleen Dixon ‘05 worked three years with the Tennessee

Department of Commerce and Insurance, and, in July 2016, was promoted to the lead legal counsel position for the Insurance and TennCare Oversight Divisions. In January, 2017, she left her position with the State of Tennessee to take an in-house counsel position with an insurance company. Kathleen is now associate general counsel and regulatory affairs manager for the southeastern region at UnitedHealthcare.

Lindsay Netterville ‘05 is living in New York City and is an

assistant district attorney for Richmond County, Domestic Violence Bureau.

Michael Pelster ‘05 completed his dermatology residency Wes Boling ’03 is the public relations manager for Hankook

Tire America Corporation. He oversees all public relations and internal communications initiatives on behalf of the Korean-based company’s American headquarters, which moved to Nashville from New Jersey last year. He will also serve as the company’s United States spokesperson.

Daniel Bradfield ’04, his wife, Diana, and daughter, Evelyn Rose, live in Montgomery, AL. Diana is currently attending, earning a master’s degree at Air Command and Staff College in Montgomery. Dan is deployed for the year to the Middle East and will return in the summer of 2018. Thank you, Dan, for your service to our country.

Kelsey Tunney Bohler ’05 currently serves as the director

of worship at North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church, where her husband, Zach, is also on staff as the pastor of youth discipleship.

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at Northwestern University in June, and in July, he began a one-year fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at St. Louis University.

Rebecca Yarbrough ‘05 is living in Washington, DC, where she is founder and president of her start-up company, the Offline Society, a platform that bridges the online-to-offline dating gap with in-person group events. The Offline Society informally started in 2012 with private parties in their DC rowhouse and then was officially launched to the public in summer 2015. The idea for the Offline Society was hatched in Columbia Heights by three roommates who were struck by the contrast between how quickly people connected in person versus online.

Emily Ralls Anderson ’08 is a child and family therapist at CHRIS 180. Her husband is lead pastor at Harvest Point Methodist Church south of Atlanta, GA.

Alumnae in Spain Everybody Has One! At the 2017 graduation, two alumni families celebrated that “everybody” now has a Brentwood Academy diploma. (Top) Jim ’86 and Julie Andrews ’86 Knestrick and sister Gracie Knestrick ’14 celebrated with Jack’17. The Piersons new graduate, Tate '17, is pictured with Kathy Knox ‘88 Pierson and sister Hailey ’13. Tate’s father, Mike Pierson, was a 1987 BA graduate.

Jacob Stallings ‘08 was called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates

baseball team.

Caroline Askew ’09 is the member relations coordinator at

the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. She helps the chamber’s 2,200 members engage in programs and take advantage of the chamber’s services.

Three Brentwood Academy graduates from three different colleges found themselves together in Denia, Spain, last summer. Pictured are (left) Elizabeth Wright ’14, as a student at the University of Tennessee; Madison Sartin ’14, a student at Baylor University; and Bekah Friday ’16, a student at the University of North Carolina. Elizabeth and Bekah were on a mission trip while Madison was with Baylor Abroad.

Caitlin Glasgow ‘09 graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Communications, and has lived in Prague, Czech Republic for the past two years. She is teaching English as a foreign language and working in marketing for Memsource, a translation software company.

She enjoys traveling to the Netherlands and most recently to Morocco.

Stephen Richards ’09 is the founder/owner of Richards

Bespoke, a custom men’s clothing company based in Nashville. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi.

Hannah Cates ‘09 is working for JLL Real Estate in Brisbane,

Australia.

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Sterett Seckman ‘09 is in Hong Kong with PwC Ventures, a corporation that builds new software businesses for PwC. Sterrett is a manager leading product, technology, and finance for ventures dealing with blockchain..

2010’s Chandler Parks Blalock ’10 is working at Brentwood Academy teaching and coaching. She holds undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Amanda Eidson ’14 Amanda Eidson ’14, a rising senior at the University of Alabama, is majoring in fashion design. During the summer 2017, she worked at Vogue magazine in New York City. She experienced a “behind the scenes” look at how a fashion magazine is edited. This experience, along with living in New York City for eight weeks, has helped shape her career path after graduation in 2018.

Connor Broadbent ‘10 is a project manager at Baron

Construction in Nashville.

Virginia Bain Burkhart ‘10 is a travel nurse in New York

Drew DeLong ‘15 Drew DeLong spent the first 100 days of the Trump administration as an intern in the Office of Speaker Paul D. Ryan. He assembled memoranda regarding congressional hearings based on foreign affairs, healthcare, and infrastructure. His days were also spent providing concierge services to the Speaker’s guests, as well as giving historical tours of the U.S. Capitol, House of Representative’s floor, and the Speaker’s suite. He also worked several large events such as President Trump’s first address to Congress, the New England Patriots’ visit to the Capitol, and the facilitation of several high-profile visits from countries including Israel, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.

Lastly, he had the opportunity to witness the vote on the American Healthcare Act, then accordingly shuttle the 238 House Republican members to White House-bound buses.

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City, working in labor and delivery at NYU. A travel nurse is a nurse who is hired to work in a specific location for a limited amount of time. Travel nurse assignments are typically 13 weeks long and can be anywhere in the country.

She is also still employed in labor and delivery at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She returns home and works a shift every couple of months.

Stuart Dale ‘11, an Auburn University graduate, earned a master's degree in education from Lipscomb University.

She will be teaching in the charter school system again this coming year at East End Preparatory in Nashville.

Weldon Garlington ’11 has been hired as head basketball coach at RePublic School, a new charter school in Nashville.

He is the youngest head coach in Tennessee.

Ashley Nelson ‘11 graduated with honors in May from the

Samford University Ida V. Moffett School Family Nurse Practitioner program. She is practicing at First Care Clinic group in Kentucky.

Stormy Rains ’12 lives in Dallas and works as a coordinator in one of the buying offices of Neiman-Marcus Corporate.

Ben Boatright ’13 graduated from the University of Mississippi in May, 2017. At the awards presentation for civil engineering, he received the Senior Excellence Award for Best Team Leader, and the award for Structural Design Chief Engineer. He has taken a position with Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon, Inc. in Nashville.

Courtney Bishop Gilreath ’09 Courtney Bishop Gilreath’09 completed her first Boston Marathon on April 17, 2017. She was thankful to have had the opportunity to run in such an historical race.

Taylor Norton ‘11 is beginning his third year of medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis. He is in the same class with his BA classmates Michael Fister ‘11 and Kelsey Bastian ‘11.

Rachel Treadwell ’11 is the account coordinator at DVL

Seigenthaler. She is a graduate of Samford University.

Claire Whorton ’11 is a communications specialist at St. Paul

Christian Academy in Nashville. Claire has a bachelor of arts degree in communications and information science from the University of Alabama.

Woody Baron ’12 has signed with the Dallas Cowboys as

an undrafted free agent. Woody was a defensive tackle at Virginia Tech.

Lincoln Priest ’12 earned his M.B.A. degree from Belmont

University in August. He is also a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Wesley Cates ‘12 is a software engineer working for FAST

Enterprises in Sacramento, CA.

Mallory Glasgow ‘12 graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Arts and Sciences with a double major in history and art history. She received the Maud Calloway Hayes Award for academic excellence in the field of American history. She is working for Ramsey Solutions in Brentwood.

Brown Bailey ‘13 Brown Bailey ‘13 graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in nuclear engineering. He was named to the Alpha Nu Sigma national honorary society for nuclear engineering, ranking in the top 33 percent of the senior class of 1,000 with a GPA of 3.3 in his major. He received the gold wreath Superintendent’s Award for Achievement, ranking in the top 20% of his class in academics, physical and military requirements. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry with his bars pinned on by his parents, Bill and Harriett Brown ’81 Bailey, and his sister, Betsy Bailey ‘11. He is assigned to Fort Benning, Columbus, GA, for ranger training for 9-12 months and then will be stationed at Schofield Barracks, Honolulu, HI.

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Madeline Burkhart ’15 was selected to represent the

Panhellenic Council as a Gamma Chi. These recruitment counselors help guide potential new members through sorority recruitment. Madeline is a junior at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Noah Franks ‘16 completed his first year as a Beering

Scholar at Purdue University with honors, is serving as a student senator representing the Honors College of the Purdue University Student Government, and worked a summer internship in data science at Technology Advice in Nashville.

Ryan Johnson ’16 was named to the First Year SEC Honor Roll. He is majoring in civil engineering and playing football at The University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Five Anderson graduations in May 2017!

The Anderson family traveled near and far to attend graduations! From left: Hunter received his Brentwood Academy diploma and will attend Indiana University; Justin graduated from Samford University; Kara graduated from the University of Virginia; Connor graduated from Baylor University; and Austin graduated from Samford University.

Parker Brown ‘13 graduated from the University of Tennessee Arts and Sciences, summa cum laude, with a pre-med/pre-dental concentration, never having made a B in his four years at UT. In August, 2017, he entered UT Dental School with the goal of becoming an orthodontist.

Rachel Dale ‘13 graduated summa cum laude from Gordon College with honors in English and a minor in art. She is currently doing research at Brandeis University.

Will Peach ’13 was accepted to physical therapy school at East Tennessee State University and will begin those studies in January, 2018.

Derek Barnett ’14 was selected in the first round of the

NFL draft and will play for the Philadelphia Eagles. He will wear number 96 and play at defensive end.

Tyler Swafford ’14 graduated summa cum laude in three years from Eastern Kentucky University and was a speaker at his commencement. He was named a Phi Kappa Phi fellow and earned a $5,000 scholarship.

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Victor Bush’12 Victor Bush’12 participated on a mission trip to Kenya, where he worked in teaching agriculture.

Julianne Rodgers ‘14 “Tinkerbell” aka Julianne Rodgers ‘14 got a visit from adoring fans and BA students Lilly ‘22 and Anna ‘18 Jones at Disney World over spring break.

Alumni Easter Egg Hunt April 8, 2017 LEFT: Ashley Hutton Wade ’99 with MacKenzie, Addison, and Emma RIGHT: Jason '97 and Jennifer Garman '97 Rowlett with daughter Autumn Save the date: March 10, 2018

George Patrick ’16 won the National U20 Decathlon

Championship while competing for the University of Texas.

He also competed for Team USA at the Pan-American Games in Peru, earning a gold medal in the decathlon with a total of 7,514 points.

Alex Reynolds ‘17 accepted a baseball scholarship offer and

will attend Trevecca University this fall.

Alumni Serving at BA These alumni will serve in the 2017-2018 school year as administrators, faculty members, staff members, and/ or coaches:

James Reynolds ‘08 Before James Reynolds could walk, he was demonstrating he had a special way with animals, especially dogs. At the age of 10, he was training the family’s many dogs, and by the time James reached his teen years he was breaking colts.

Any chance he got, he joined his father at the Williamson County Animal Hospital, where he cleaned cages, swept and washed floors, kept supply caddies full, and calmed frightened animals.

“It was a unique opportunity to grow up around the animal hospital,” James said. “It is a fun, relaxed environment, and I was always interested in agriculture and horses.”

In May 2017, James graduated from the University of Tennessee Veterinary College, and after working a few weeks with his father and uncle, Shaun Reynolds, DMV, James joined Dr. C. F. Locklear at the Maury County Veterinary Hospital, where he will get experience serving large and small animals and their owners.

“This is an opportunity to learn as much as possible," James said. “Then I can decide what I’m most excited about and go from there.”

Nancy Simpkins Brasher ‘73 Lulu Luton Clark ‘76 Ley Brown ‘79 Ray Mullican ‘80 Buddy Alexander ‘84 Lindsay Fowlkes ‘86 Grace Ann Flatt Holbert ‘90 Brad Perry ‘92 Marshall Smith ‘92 Lyle Husband ‘93 Rebecca Fletcher Holmes ‘93 Tim Hickman ‘94 Emily Stewart West ‘95 Kurston Biggers ‘97 Matt Brown ‘97 Jennifer Ann Neill Clark ‘97 Mandy Skaggs Allender ‘97 Scott Wells ‘99 Chandler Ganick ‘01 Stephen Burris ‘05 Kasey Arnold Carmona ‘05 Anna Katherine Berkompas ‘06 Philip Masters ‘06 Ellie Collins ‘07 Amy Beth Miller Stallings '08 Chandler Parks Blalock ‘10 Cody Nelson ‘10

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Marriages Births and

Top Row, left to right: Ellis Lincoln Newby, Victoria Dunlap '07 to Teddy Connley, Jr. Middle Row, left to right: Neely Ann Pilkington, Harper Rose Williams, Maggie Lee Brooks, Carolne Keller Anderson.

Bottom Row: Eleanor Scott Herring.

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Marriages John Ballard '05 to Tiffini Smith, on June 18, 2017

Hayley Floyd ’11 to Tucker Haynes on June 17, 2017

Michael Pelster ’05 to Meredith Sellers, on May 6, 2017

Matthew Hamby ’11 to Shelby McDonald on December 3, 2016

Victoria Dunlap ’07 to Teddy Connley, Jr. on June 3, 2017

Brennon Mobley ’11 to Lilly Waites on May 21, 2017

Emeline Thrash’07 to Brian Dunn on August 26, 2017

Sarah Jordan Priest ’11 to Brian Davis on July 22, 2017

Emily Ralls ’08 to Jonathan Anderson on May 13, 2017

Ashley Rideout ’11 to Morgan Carney on June 18, 2017

Connor Broadbent ’10 to Caroline Brent on February 25, 2017

Caroline Dodd ’12 to Daniel Foote on July 22, 2017

Catherine Meehan ’10 to Cary McNamara on May 6, 2017

Ben Boatright ’13 to Kailey Cox on May 20, 2017

Births

Karen High Williams ’92 and husband, DeWayne a daughter, Harper Rose, born June 8, 2017 Heather Hauser Booher ’97 and husband, Josh, twins, Harper Ann and Emery Kate, born May 11, 2017 Leanne Parker Johnson ‘97 and husband, Mark, a daughter, Annalise Joy, born, March 23, 2017 Jonathan Holt ’00 and wife, Caroline, a daughter, Charlotte Keller, born February 13, 2017 Kathryn Goodwin Phillips ’00, and husband, Jason, a son, Cameron Goodwin, born May 23, 2017 David Wingo ‘00 and wife, Christie, a daughter, Emma Caney, born October 12, 2016 Polly Bibb Douse ‘01 and husband, Chris, a son, Robert Phillip Henderson, born January 25, 2017 Sara Meek Fricke ’02 and husband, Troy, a son, Boston Thomas, born March 10, 2017 Adam Martin ’02 and wife, Anna, a son, Mason Michael, born September 20, 2016 Jason Pollan ’02 and wife, Jennifer, a daughter, Alessandra James, born February 27, 2017 Whitney Thurman Pilkington ‘02 and husband, Nick, a daughter, Neely Ann, born February 15, 2017 Liz Austin Cotten ‘03 and husband, Will, a son, John Austin, born April 5, 2017 Dana Warren Herring ‘03 and husband, Warren, a daughter, Eleanor Scott, born May 12, 2016 Grant Lawrence ‘03 and wife, Meredith, a daughter, Sloane Elise, born March 30, 2017 Emily Masters Yanes ’03 and husband, Dres, a daughter, Viviana Jo, born May 10, 2017 Whitney Tunney Newby ‘04 and husband, Shawn, a son, Ellis Lincoln, born June 12, 2017 Kelsey Tunney Bohler ’05 and husband Zach, a son, Judah Lewis, on January 23, 2017 Allison Scott Garmon '05 and husband, Nick, a son Stone Montgomery, born August 3, 2017 Emily Holland Mattingly ’05 and husband, Matthew, a daughter June Stewart, born April 27, 2017 Chris Benton ’06 and wife, Allie, a daughter, Kathryn James, born May 1, 2017 Mary Hollis Helman ’06 and husband, Alex, a son, George Alexander, born February 16, 2017, and grandson of Joellyn Swift Helm ’81 Daniel Lewis ‘06 and wife, Tami, a son, Abraham August, born, March 29, 2017 Chad Boring ‘07 and wife, Kelly, a son, George Richard, born September 14, 2016 Larry Brooks ’07 and wife, Gretchen, a daughter, Maggie Lee, born, February 17, 2017 Brittany McGowan Davidson ’07 and husband, Andrew, a daughter, Evelyn Louise, born January 29, 2017 Jacob ‘08 and Amy Beth Miller ’08 Stallings, a son, Emmitt, born March 12, 2017 Kelsie Kestner Richardson ’09 a son, Alden Stephen, born, April 20, 2017 Connor Broadbent ’10 and wife, Caroline, a son, Gatlin Rhett, born June 26, 2017

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More than 1,000 campers, ages 5 to 18, flocked to campus for a great Summer at BA. Led by BA faculty, coaches, alumni and students, the camps offered training and fun in sports, arts, and academics. Coach Floyd Elliott has faithfully served our camps over the past few years and will be succeeded by Coach Cody Nelson '10, who will take the lead role next year.

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ANNUAL REPORT

VIVAT VERITAS | LET TRUTH PREVAIL

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Thank You!

2016-2017 Volunteer Leadership Parents’ Association Board 2016-17 Jill Holmes, President Leslie Henderson, President-elect Shannon Barnhill Shannon Clemmons Cathy Jo Elwood Kristi Stone Elzinga ‘88 John Gonas Mary Page Hickman Karey Johnson Ron Jones Nicole Hardwick Jones ‘90 Michele Simpson Christy Stanga Lana Thrasher Pam Tyner Terri Vafiades Kym Whitley Pete Wittman Shelly Willis Chris Woodlee Leisha Yost ART SHOW CHAIRS Jennifer Conder Shannon Drumm EAGLE CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT CHAIR Steve Greene GRADE LEVEL PARENTS Kali Adams Amy Anderson Brooks Brown Patsy Brown Amy Butler Michelle Cathey Denise Chambul Traci Chappell Amy Coliano Sandy Cornelius Jill Gonas Allison Hayes Trish Hill Sarah Houser

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Franye Goad Johnson '83 Karen Merrill Jessica Perry Mary Kim Shipp Stefanie Stover Brigitt Tissot Callie Fowlkes Victory '83 Courtnay Baron Wall '90

Annual Fund Team 2016-17 Kevin and Kathryn Phillips, Chairs Bill Decker, Board Representative Rene Rochester, Faculty Representative Grade Level Representatives: Dave and Kelly Aronoff Brian and Kathy Berhow Ruby Brady Robert and Melissa Collins Mike and Jennifer Comegna Hal and Amy Conditt Eric and Kelley Descher Jody and Ginny Elder Chad and EJ Jones Ken and LaDonna King Rick and Lisa Lovins Tim and Michelle Roberson Steve and Michele Simpson Daniel and Marlena Taylor

Parent Ambassadors 2016-17 Alfonzo and Neischa Alexander John and Mandy Atchley Nathan and Amy Brandon Tim and Ann Brinkmann Joseph and Lee Cazayoux Brett and Kara Clark Jud ‘93 and Melissa Clift Eric and Kelley Descher Evan and Amy ‘94 Gower Mike and Susan Gorey Ken and Carrie Lanyon Eddie ‘94 and Jordan Lunn David and Lauren Massey Dirk and Rachael Melton Dan and Stephanie Murphy

James and Dana Smith Kevin and Pam Tyner Jim and Tara Ward Dennis and Doris Wells Michael and Lisa Wiechart

Alumni Council 2016-17 Dick Cole ‘84, Co-president Beth Holder Throckmorton ‘84, Co-president Jeri Campbell Moore ‘73 Dale Cornwell North ‘75 Kathy Capps ‘79 Harriet Brown Bailey ‘81 Andrew Vaughn ‘85 Scott Cathey ‘86 Franye Goad Johnson ‘86 Angela Peters Lauer ‘88 Matt Jennings ‘92 Kristen Ingram Smithson ‘93 Kim Smith Elliott ‘95 Patrick McCoin ‘95 Jonathon Loffi ‘98 Polly Bibb Douse ‘01 Peyton Smith ‘02 Meg Rutledge Smith ‘02 Elizabeth Edmonds Walker ‘03 Hunter Askew ‘06 Elizabeth Richards Webb ‘06 William Ball ‘09 Cody Taylor ‘09

A Side Benefit of Volunteering Somebody said, in the summer of 1996, wouldn’t it be a good idea to have an art show at Brentwood Academy? A group gathered to discuss the idea and two people raised their hands to volunteer to “help.” It was an action that would lead to a wonderful friendship!

Donna Robers (left), mother of a rising senior (Brad ’97), and Raja O’Brien (right), mother of an incoming freshman (Landon Woodroof ’00), found themselves in charge of planning this new Brentwood Academy fundraiser. They worked diligently through that summer and fall and produced the first Fine Art at BA Show and Sale, which was a tremendous success. But something else happened in the process.

Because of their “volunteer spirit,” they formed a friendship that has endured through the years…over 20 plus years. As Donna pointed out, “Had we not had this experience together, we might never have even met and, for sure, we would not have developed a lasting friendship.”

This is a wonderful story of the “side” benefits of being a Brentwood Academy volunteer. Meeting and getting to know new friends as well as the parents of your children’s friends will enrich your Brentwood Academy experience. Be a BA volunteer!

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Operating Budget Overview Total

$21,154,950

83.9%

1.9% 5.4% .9% 6.6% 1.3%

$21,147,331 62.7% 5.4% 2.6% 5.8%

8.2%

10.5% 4.0% .8%

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2016-17 Donors We gratefully acknowledge the following donors for their gifts during the 2016-17 school year in support of the mission and ministry of Brentwood Academy. The Development Office has made every effort to ensure that the information is correct. Please contact Development Director Andi Holbrook if you have any questions (andi_holbrook@brentwoodacademy.com).

Sam and Carol Abell Clint and Kali Adams Dillard and Erica Adams Hunter ’05 and Aimee Adams Jefferson ’03 and Eve Muntz ’03 Adcock Jay and Alexis Adcox Jimmy and Ann Adcox Anyiir Aguto James and Rachel Roberts ’05 Ailor Kristi Alderson Alfonzo and Neischa Alexander Buddy ’84 and Tonya Alexander Chris Allen and Zea Miller Justin Allen ’99 Sterling and Beth Ambrose Maurilio and Gwen Amorim Chris and Kate Andershock Bill and Amy Anderson Matt ’88 and Becky Anderson Steve and Kathy Anderson Ray and Tamala Annoor David and Kim Antis Clark and Kristi Archer Wendel and Marie Archer Michael and Crystal Archie Jim and Mary Armistead Debi Armstrong Anthony and Anita Arnold Dave and Kelly Aronoff Mike and Leslie Arthur Caroline Askew ’09 Hunter Askew ’06 John and Mandy Atchley Andy and Dana Atkins Hunter and Leigh Atkins Evelyn Auffant Brian Austin Todd and Mandy Austin Buddy ’82 and Jody Bacon Bill and Harriet Brown ’81 Bailey Brock and Mary Baker Jud and Jennifer Baldock Joe and Mary Baldwin William Ball ’09 Mike and Debbie Butler ’75 Ballard Joe Bandy Barry and Becky Barckley Cole and Christen Rutledge ’99 Barfield Amy Partain Barker ’88 Wade Barker

Trish Cooksey Barnard ’83 Gary and Ja’Net Barnes Shannon and Kim Adair ’89 Barnhill Jennifer Barrett Sam and Vicki Bartholomew Will and Shelly Bartholomew John and Sharone Barwise John and Ready Davis ’80 Bateman Wilkes and Kelly Riley ’93 Baugh David and Holly Baulch Skip and Amy Wadlington ’76 Bayles Doug and Lori Beck Jason and Jennifer Beddoe Daniel Bell David and Kimberly Bennett Rian and Mary Berger Vance and Connie Berger Brian and Kathy Berhow Brent and Anna Kathryn Jamieson ’06 Berkompas Brad and Leslie Berlin Susan Berthiaume Felix and Angela Bertrand Warren and Missy Knapp’93 Bezuidenhout Julian and Jayne Bibb Colby and Kellye Biggers Kurston ’97 and Addy Biggers Bill and Kim Biggs Daniel and Cynthia Billington Jon and Dena Billington JD Binger Joseph and Lynn Binkley Adam ’92 and Jenny Wise ’93 Black Mike ’76 and Jan ’76 Blalock Will ’10 and Chandler Parks ’10 Blalock Sherry Blanchard Kenneth and Tara Blue Dale Bobo and Barbara Warren-Bobo Marion and Tricia Bolin Ronnie and Anne Boling Don and Paula Booten Emily Borders Laurie Bouchard David and Gloria Bourgeois Taylor ’01 and Aaron Bourgeois Lee and Jean Bowden David and Marcia Bowen Billie Jo Bowling Ray and Susan Bowling Daniel ’04 and Diana Bradfield Kent and Kathy Wheeler ’76 Bradford

Joseph and Brandy Bradley Andy and Diane Bradshaw Ruby Brady Joe and Sharon Brandon Nathan and Amy Brandon Rick and Nancy Simpkins ’73 Brasher Bob and Delois Bratton David and Shelley Breen David and Caren Bright Tim and Ann Brinkmann Billy and Nanette Brooks Bill and Beth Brown Carter and Vickie Brown Chris and Angela Brown Deron and Brooks Brown Greg and Rexanne Brown Hoffman ’85 and Jamie Brown J.Mac ’83 and Julie Brown James Brown Lance and Jenette Brown Lattie Noel Brown Ley ’79 and Jackie Bethel ’85 Brown Matt Brown ’97 and Bri Diaz-Brown Parke ’89 and Rhonda Blades Brown Scott ’84 and Harkness Brown Jeff and Denise Bryant John and Elizabeth Buchanon Ryan and Teresa Bult Steve and Rachel Williams ’80 Burgin Lida Hoskins Burke ’87 Larry and Laura Burkhart Robert and Jennifer Martin ’84 Burns Skip and Karen Burris Stephen ’05 and Caroline Burris Byron and Kelly Bush Cort and Ashley Bush Charles and Georgina Businaro Mike and Lisa Bussard Amanda Butler Jessie and Nanette Butler Robert and Amy Butler Weston and Diana Bye Victor and Sandy Byrd David and Michal Caldwell Victor Caldwell and Sharon Moore-Caldwell Jacky and Marjorie Callis Jay and Charlotte Sheriff ’84 Callis Rocky and Teri Calmus Lee and Laura Brumfield ’87 Camp Ernie and Gretchen Campbell

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2016-17 Donors (continued) Frank and Sharon Campbell Joy Campbell Todd and DeAnn Campbell Terry and Diane Canady Shawn and Lauren Peck ’01 Cannon Kathy Capps ’79 Raymond and Kate Cardinale Cortland and Kasey Arnold ‘05 Carmona Price and Barbara Carney Emma Carter Marvin and Christy Carter Phil and Rebecca Brewer ’73 Carter Buzz Cason Fred Cassetty Steve Cates Scott ’86 and Michele Cathey J.C. and Mindy Caudell Joseph and Lee Cazayoux Chris and Cheryl Chamberlain Mark and Julie Littlejohn ’02 Champion Jim and Yolanda Chapman Steve and Traci Chappell

Ken and Cathy Cheeseman Pamela Cherry Bowyer and Susan Cheshire Ed and Pat Childers Jennifer Chilton Kevin and Jennifer Chunn Ray and Emma Clancy Brett and Kara Clark Catherine Clark Henry Clark and Jo Stafford Jay Clark ’07 Jim ’97 and Jennifer Ann Neill ’97 Clark Lulu Luton Clark ’76 Phil and April Clark Reid Clark ’03 Sonny and Stacey Clark Cameron and Amy Shavers Clarke Sam and Shannon Clemmons Bo ’97 and Lissa Bath ’96 Clift Jimmy and Karmen Clift Jud ’93 and Melissa Clift Natasha Clifton

Scott and Beth Cline Candace Clippard ’05 Scooter and Fran Clippard Pete and Susan Cobb Dick ’84 and Kelly Cole Malaika Cole Scott and Amy Cole Frank and Amy Coliano Gary and Jeanie Collier Andy and Ashley Collignon George and Pam Collignon Aubrey Collins ’14 Bob and Fran Collins Chris ’80 and Angie Curtis ’81 Collins Ellie Collins ’07 Jay ’84 and Angie Collins Kerry and Brooke Collins Robert and Melissa Collins Mary Hunter Coltharp Mike and Jennifer Comegna Joe Comer Paul and Sarah Compton

$843,355 Total Raised in the Annual Fund

100%

Faculty and Board participation

41%

of Annual Fund comes from Parents of Alumni

93%

Parent Participation

47%

INCREASE from alumni giving

1040

Donors

Contributed

60

54%

of grandparents increased their giving

Chris and Jennifer Conder Hal and Amy Conditt Wade and Lisa Conklin Dennis and Rachel Conniff Bryant and Beth Browner ’09 Constantine Steve and Monica Cook Colin and Amy Cooke Terry Cooksey ’81 John and Dianne Coolman Brett and Sandy Cornelius Mike and Darlene Corter Marshall and Jane Cossman Blake and Amanda Cothran Keith and Gina Coulter Tom and Amy Cox Trey and Lisa Crabb Ray and Ashley Crabtree Dallas and Cheri Cranford Jim and Mary Creech Todd and Maria Creech Stephen and Jenny Collier Cretin Dan Crockett Jerry and Scottye Crook Ricky ’83 and Kelly Crook David Cropp ’85 Nell Ann Crowe ’84 James and Nancy Crowell Kathy Culp Mark and Amy Culpepper Chris Cummings Dawn Curtis Nate and Jenifferlee Dake Dager Bob and Jan Rodgers ’80 Dale Jeff and Julie Dale Nathan Dale ’15 Rachel Dale ’13 Stuart Dale ’11 Cyd Daniell Bill and Mariann Danner Ted and Kathy Danner John and Kathy Davidson Chris and Kristin Davis Fran Davis Jimmy and Lorraine Davis Gary and Susan Dean Hilton and Sallie Dean Bill and Courtenay Decker Carrie DeLozier Carl and LeeAnne Denney Mike and Lisa Dennison Bill and June Denny Bryan ’85 and Elizabeth Derryberry Eric and Kelley Descher Cindy Cabai Detamore ’76 Tony and Libby DiGeorge Val and Liya Dikhtyar

Arnold ’73 and Angie Dillon Lee and Julie Dilworth Greg and Melissa DiPasquale Don and Carolyn Dobbins Caroline Dodd ’12 Harold and Carolyn Douglas Christopher and Polly Bibb ’01 Douse Doug and Anita Dowdle Nancy Dowling Michael and Kate Doyle Beth Dreher Michael and Brittany Drescher Scott and Shannon Drumm David ’81 and Susan Drummond Chris and Shanna DuBois Lynn and Melissa Dukes JP and Kristin Dumont Ryan and Amy Duncan King and Robin Dunlap Steve and Debbie Dunn Mike and Tiffany Dupree Ken and Sue Dyer Robbie Dyer Van and Cathy Rowan ’80 East Jake ’98 and Nicole Eaton Mark and Debbie Eaton Mitch and Kimberly Edgeworth Darryl ’74 and Anne Adams ’75 Edmonds Tom and Molly Edmondson Ken and Melissa Edwards Sonya Edwards Jody and Ginny Elder Laura Eldridge Bump and Kim Smith ’95 Elliott Floyd and Susan Elliott Jason and Kim Ellison Joey and Cathy Jo Elwood John and Kristi Stone ’88 Elzinga Marshall and Jacquie Elzinga Eric and Edie Emery Rodes and Ann Ennis Gary and Wendy Enzor Bill and Dawn Denny ’85 Evans John and Gretchen Evans Jeff and Lynda Fadler Chipper and Dana Farley Dean and Mary Farling Scott and Amy Farrow Bill and Tiffany Fay Kim Ferguson Nadine Fidler Jim and Kim Finley Kurt and Tina Finley Paula Finley Bren and Betty Finucane Michael ’90 and Elaine Finucane

Mickey and Karen Fitts Nick and Mara Flanagan Odis and Judy Flowers Mark and Devin Floyd Chad and Darby Follis Jim and Angie Ford Brian and Tiercy Fortenberry Lindsay Fowlkes ’86 Amy Fox Brian ’92 and Megan Fox Justin and Wylie Franks Noah Franks ’16 Rod and Natasha Freeman Bob and Deb Frey James Frist ’91 Jonathan and Shannon Williams Frost David and Laurie Proffitt Frye Ed and Becky Fulcher Jeff and Mori Fuller Dick and Harriet Furman Holly Furman Clarke ’85 and Julie Futch Bill Gaglione Julie Gaglione Don and Mary Lou Gallagher Patrick and Heather Galloway Chandler ’01 and Niki Ganick Jeff and Christy Gardner Winston and Felicia Garland Leon and Laurissa Garlington John and Lorelee Gawaluck Angela Gentry John and Sue Gering Mark and Leslie Wood ’84 Gilliam Daniel and Sahel Gingerich Eric and Michelle Glass Brad and Mary Glossinger Brent ’87 and Heather Glossinger Jack and Dee Glossinger Cary Glotzer and Traci Duke Fred and Deana Goad Mac and Ann Gober John and Jill Gonas Randall and Amy Goodgame Mark and Missy Goodman Philip and Jaye Schuler Goodman Brett and Chasity Goodner Kimberly Gore Mike and Susan Gorey Darren and Terri Gottschalk Evan and Amy Fulcher ’94 Gower Andy and Jennifer Land ’92 Graham Carolyn Graham Kendall and Kim Graham Marshall Gray ’13 Tom and Jennifer Gray

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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS Supporters of Brentwood Academy’s Annual Fund last year not only helped fully fund our operations budget, but also provided for campus renovations to be completed in August, including: •

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Revitalized area overlooking the quad, connecting the upper school with the fine arts facilities. The additional community spaces for juniors and seniors will create an environment where relationships thrive.

Additional fencing and technology to enhance our security measures, ensuring our students are safe.

Visual displays throughout the campus emphasizing our mission will not only inspire students, but also have a powerful message for visitors.

Additionally, with an eye toward the future, strong support enables us to acquire surrounding property as it becomes available and we fund endowment, providing financial stability for the mission. We are sincerely grateful for your generosity and your belief in the mission of BA.

Zane Gray ’16 Spalding and Shelli Green Rick and Lisa Greene Sally Greene Steve and Shelton Greene Brad ’85 and Sharon Greer Bill Gregory Jake ’02 and Allison Griffin John and Stefanie Griffin Al Gross ’84 Ric ’85 and Chrissy Gross Stephen Grove Austin and Lauren Groves Brian and Michelle Grundy Doyle and Pam Grundy Ed and AnnElise Guffee Jay and Jennie Gunter Dwen Guydon JB and Shawn Haile Lehman ’85 and Kathleen Hailey

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John and Karin Haley Billy and Bonnie Baria Hall James and Pauline Hall Meryl Hall Wesley and Alyssa Hall Scott and Tracie Hamilton Robin Hammond Andy and Carol Hammons Bill and Amanda Hampton Julie Hannah Loy and Cathy Clark Hardcastle Mike and Steffie Hardwick Charlie and Diane Harper Cindy Harper Jeff Harper David and Shelly Harris Tim and Doretha Harvey Clinton and Stephanie Hauser Tim and Veronica Hawbaker Brian and Jackie Hawkins

Matt and Allison Hayes Keith and Kim Hays Spencer and Marlene Hays Yvonne Heard Suzy Goodwin Heath ’84 Jerry and Sonnie Heffel Mike ’88 and Melissa Helton Don and Terri Henderson Erik and Leslie Henderson Stephen and Denise Henley Hal and Elizabeth Henninger Earl and Marilyn Henry Jeffrey and Kay Herring Jake and Kimberly Hester Jimmy and Kim Hester Ray and Jean Hester Del ’86 and Mary Page Hickman Tim ’94 and Laura Hickman Winston and Jane Hickman Geoff and Pat Hicks

2016-17 Donors (continued) Brad and Trish Hill David and Cathy Hill Dave and Linda Hirsch Kyle ’94 and Sheri Hirsch Adam and Allison Hodges Dot Hodges Cindy Hogg Chris and Andi Holbrook Chris and Lynn Holcombe Craig and Leigh Marie Lunn ’92 Holder Key ’85 and Anne Holleman Wallace Holleman Brad and Elizabeth Holliday Alex and Alicia Hollis Steve and Katie Jo Hollis David and Sharon Holman Kyle ’93 and Rebecca Fletcher ’93 Holmes Lanny and Brenda Holmes Scott ’91 and Jill Holmes Josh ’02 and Amy Holt Nancy Reid Hopkins Matt ’95 and Jamie Hoppe Roger and Cheryl Horner Leah Hoskins Jim and Sarah Houser Andy ’73 and Margaret Howell Henry and Amy Huckaby Henry and Chris Huddleston Brian and Tori Hughes Todd and Danielle Faris ’88 Hulgan Jim and Judith Humphreys Damian Hunt Michael and Jemma Hurst Lyle ’93 and Amy Neill ’93 Husband Phil ’89 and Holly Husband Willard and Lynn Husband Don and Becky Husi Charlie ’86 and Elaine Hynes

Herbert Ice Doug and Carol Ingram Jason and Culley Ingram Bob and Robbie Bethel ’88 Jackson Carl and Pearlie Jackson Robert and Elaine Jackson Terry Mash Jackson ’73 Thomas and Eva Jackson Mickey and Bari Jacobs John and Dee Jacobson Ron ’77 and Cheryl Jaekle Steve ’84 and Beth Jaekle Carlos James and Toshiya James Bryant-James Bob and Peggy Jameson John and Caroline Jantz Kevin and Elizabeth Jarvis Harvey Jeck and Shirley Fouts Lisa Jennings Matt Jennings ’92 Ralph and Sandy Jernigan Lee and Joni Jestings Bijoy and Dotty John Cordell and Van Johnson Corey Johnson Harrison and Lisa Johnson Jeff and Franye Goad ’86 Johnson Jennifer Johnson Joey and Monique Johnson Paul Johnson and Kathleen Moore Steve and Trudy Johnson Ted and Karey Bart and Nicole Hardwick ’90 Jones Bret and Kathy Petty ’84 Jones Chad and EJ Jones Clark and MaryEvelyn Jones Courtney Jones Don and Martha Jones J.J. and LaRita Jones

Thank you to our anonymous Challenge givers!

Kenya Jones Phil and Janie Jones Ron and Candace Jones John and Glenda Whitaker ’75 Jordan John and Beckie Kareck Martin and Allison Collier ’95 Kaufman Jim and Elaine Ginn ’80 Kay Jon and Nancy Kay Jim and Anne McDow ’91 Keener Connor Kennedy ’07 Jeremy and Robyne Atkins Kennedy Jim and Trisha Kennedy Ken and Susan Kennedy Jimmy and Pamela Ker Chuck and Jacque Kessinger Brock and Corinne Barfield ’92 Kidd Alan and Patti Killingsworth Dave ’84 and Cindy Kilpatrick Jacquire and Monée King Ken and LaDonna King Shorri King Matt and Rachel Kingree Wayne and Fran Kirkpatrick John and Ashley Welch ’93 Klekamp Kelly and Kim Klippenstein Bill and Judy Knapp Bill Knestrick ’82 Jim ’86 and Julie Andrews ’86 Knestrick Walter and Sarah Knestrick Brent and Michele Knight Ken and Coreeda Campbell ’76 Knopp David ’90 and Rachel Clift ’90 Knox Michael and Kelly Knox Ron and Kaye Knox Wally ’79 and Phyllis Hendrix ’79 Knox Jeff and Betsy Koch Kurt and Melissa Koehn Bill and Myleen Kottas

CURRENT PARENTS $250,000 93% of our current parents participated in giving above and beyond tuition.

ALUMNI $60,000 Twice the number of alumni gave to meet this incentive.

Parents of Alumni $50,000 Increased number of donors with many new givers.

Grandparents $25,000 Increased number of donors with many new givers.

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2016-17 Donors (continued) Tim and Renee Kovick Norma Krueger Rob and Annette Kyzer Raymond and Jenni Lackey Jon Ladd Clifton and Susan Lambreth Walter and Cynthia Lampertz Brad and Tonya Lance Richard and Becky Land Brian and Jenni Landry Tory and Tangie Lane Racal LaNier Ken and Carrie Lanyon Hal Laster Jon and Jennifer Laster Jim and Ruth Lauer Tim and Angela Peters ’88 Lauer Alex and Catherine Lawhorn Albert and Janet Laws Phil and Katherine Lee Robb and Jamie Lee Dan and Freeda Leeds Grant and Beth Lehman Leon and Jennifer Lekai Frank and Alicia Lempert Steve and Beth Lentchner Greg and Sallie Lewis Scott and Penni Liles Brian Lilly Eric and Colleen Lindholz Bob and Anne Lineberger Rob Lineberger Traye and Laura Lisanby Jim and Lisa Littlejohn Jack and Cathy Locke Jonathon ’98 and Rebekah Loffi Mike and Karin Long

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Steve and Denise Ennis ’79 Long Hunter and Laura Hynes ’89 Losson Scott and Andrea Louderback Rick and Lisa Lovins Roland and Sarah Lundy Eddie ’94 and Jordan Lunn Todd ’82 and Christine Lunsford Jim Lyday Marshon and Cherun Lyons Scott MacBean ’74 Matt ’88 and Sarah MacIntyre Roland and Marianne Mackie Steve and Michelle Maggart Lee and Clara Malone Michael and Jenny Mann Steve and Elizabeth Manning Vincent and Nikoleta Marino Lane Marks Mike and Leigh Ann Marks Dave and Lynne Martin Marshall and Erin Martin Mena Martin Mike and Marty Martin Molly Martin Stephen and Kathy Stiff ’84 Martin David and Lauren Massey Sam and Shirley Massey Curt and Cindy Masters Jason and Kim Mathews Robert and Janina Mattus Cayce McAlister Stuart and D’Ann McAlister Lynn and Mary Katherine McCain John and Robin McClellan Sam and Judy McClendon Woody and Rachael McClendon Patrick ’95 and Nicole McCoin

Andy and Felicia McComas Bill and Charity McConnell Penny McConnell Larry and Sharita McCoy Jason and Mindy Davis ’86 McCullar Mike and Lauren McArthur ’84 McDonald Rusty and Jackie McDonald Tom and Jane McDow Hayden and Jan McKaskle Toby and Amanda McKeehan Jeff ’82 and Kari McKinney Lee and Pam McKnight Doug and Denise McMillan Mechelle McNair Brad and Cynthia McNutt Caura McTorry Charles and Cleatrice McTorry Charles and Lisa McTorry Stuart and Leigh Anne McWhorter Amar and Kelly Mehta Dirk and Rachael Melton David and Holly Merrell Ben and Karen Merrill Walter and Morgan Merrill Scott and Catherine Messer Rick and Mitzi Michaelson Hank and Nancy Miles Jimmy Miller Shelley Miller Walter Milton and Lisa Petros Brad ’05 and Jessie Minnigan Dave ’76 and Lisa Minnigan Don Minnigan Alan and Ginger Headden Mize Charles and Billie Mochow Eric and Ginna Claire Mason ’09 Moffett Jeff and Melanie Wald ’76 Mohr

Tony and Ariane Montemuro Tony and Kimberly Montiel Jeri Campbell Moore ’73 John and Sherrie Moore Kelton Moore Matt and Nicole Moore Jack Moriarty Mike and Emily Morrissey David and Shirley Morrow Owen and Kellie Morse Jeff and Carmen Moseley Rob and Irene Moser Danny and Staci Moss John and Gwen Swift ’76 Mottice Darlene Moulden Darryl and Natasha Moulden Marian Mtetwa Nicole Mullen Mike ’82 and Shelia Mullican Ray ’80 and Lori Mullican Wendy Munnell Chris ’86 and Faith Murphy Dan and Stephanie Murphy Dow and Elaine Murphy Jim and Sharon Murphy Wayne and Mary Ellen Murphy Rick and Jane-Ann Myers Steve Myers and Amanda Berry-Myers Samantha Little Nartin ’06 Erin Ellis Nash Tom and Carole Naslund Jeanne Natwick Gift and Brittany Ndam Brent and Kay Neal Mark ’80 and Lisa Neal David and Sara Neely Joanne Neff Gary and Debbie Neill Cody Nelson ’10 Jon and Sally Nesbitt Eddie Newsom Cookie Newton Long and Hong Mai Nguyen LeAnn Nichols Rose Nino John and Jana Nixon Bill and Caron Noland Richard and Judy Norment David and Stephanie Norris Phillip and Dale Cornwell ’75 North Steve and Kelly Norton Dennis and Dinah Norvet Matt and Kimberly Nygren John and Meredith O’Brien Kevin and Raja O’Brien Scott and Gwen Oatsvall

John and Becky Oesterle Jason and Nicole Oggs Mark and Jenny Wright Oldham Thomas and Susan Overton Mike and Tam Tillman ’87 Owen Antoine and Miranda Owens Tom and Lori Ozburn Don and Claudia Padfield Josh and Adrianne Parkey Andrew ’97 and Lauren Parrish Leon and Judy Partain Roger and Maggie Passmore Jason ’89 and Christi Patrick Brian Patterson John and Sarah Payne John and Lori Pearce Gary and Kristi Peat David Peden Hutch and Angela Peden Ed and Caroline Pedersen John and Carey Jacobs ’99 Peek Mike and Trisha Peek John and Melanie Peets Michael Pelster ’05 Larry Pendergrass and Jane Hannah Frank and Micki Pendleton D.H. and Wylene Peppers Tim and Carissa Pereira Laudel Perez and Ivette Crespo Brad ’92 and Stacey Perry Clay ’00 and Tatum Perry Matt ’98 and Jessica Perry Rodney and Minka Perry Terri Perry Brandon and Tara Petersen Justin and Robin Perkins ’93 Petty Sean and Kimberly Petty Kristen Pfister David and Karen Phillips Houston and Kristin Phillips Joe and Sharon Phillips John and Julie Phillips Keith and Nancy Leonard ’78 Phillips Kevin and Kathryn Phillips Mackenzie Phillips ’15 Margaret Phillips ’13 Nathan and Cameron Phillips David and Ann Pickens Kathy Knox Pierson ’88 Pat Pierson Pat Pile Nick and Whitney Thurman ’02 Pilkington Kitty Pingston Richard and Noel Pinson Jack and Jan Pittman Dan and Paige Pitts

Tomario Pleasant and Monique Stuart Chad and Diana Porter Scott and Carol Len Frist ’88 Portis Cayce and Patrice Powell Ela Powell Levi and Coni Powell Mike and Chris Powell Gary and Julie Prim Troy Putney Marty and Lisa Quinn Gregg and Jamie Raab Al and Jane Radford Lewis and Nan Rankin Rod and Tamika Reed Tim and Jeanna Reid Jim and Mitzi Renfro Chuck and Lea Ann Renner Forrest and Judith Reynolds Shaun and Laura Reynolds Randy and Pam Rhett Dusty and Lynn Beasley ’74 Rhoades Mike Ribeiro and Tamara Williams Ribeiro Pete and Sharon Ricciardi Bowman ’03 and Lauren Richards Bryan and Elizabeth Risner Mark and Deborah Rittiner Barry and Elena Robbins John and Kathryn Roberson Tim and Michelle Roberson Paul and Marsha Roberts Michael Robertson and Beth Henry-Robertson Rene Rochester Honey Rodgers Scott and Pam Rogers Scott and Penny Romine Pete and Tiffie Rosen Trevor and Amy Rosen Janie Rowland ’77 Jason ’97 and Jennifer Garman ’00 Rowlett Andy and Tammy Rudolph Jeff and Laura Rutledge Paul and Susan Rutledge Ellen Sadler Jen Ament Sagan Maxey ’73 and Debbie Krauth ’73 Sanders Matson and Kim Sanderson Scott and Sarah Sanderson Hannah Santi ’09 Robert and Dana Sartin David and Vicki Sawyer Kurt and Lisa Schlachter Mark and Terri Schoenwald Nate and Nancy Schott Jim and Kathy Schwartz Alex ’89 and Karen Scott Freddie and Tondalanea Scott

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2016-17 Donors (continued) Robert and Phyllis Scott Corey and Demetria Searcy Lawrence and Bre Segree David and Sherrie Sehrt Jack and Michele Sells Sam and Vicki Sells Jason and Alisha Senter Eric Settle ’99 David and Swannee Williams ’77 Sexton Terry and Susan Shafer Buddy and Marcia Shaffer Carl and Barbara Shane Joseph and Elizabeth Sharpe Mark and Tammy Sheets Leigh Little Shelly ’04 Craig and Shari Shephard Bill and Sharon Sheriff Glenn Sheriff ’80 Lance ’86 and Karen Wilson ’85 Sheriff Mandy Sheriff Andy Shervik and Amanda Body ’97 Shervik Nelson and Sheila Shields Phillip and Mary Kim Shipp Nick Shirling Michael and Janette Shofner Wes and Carolyn Shofner Clay and Dorothy Barfield ’90 Sifford Vic and Tara Silvestri Karen Simpson Matt and Alli Simpson Steve and Michele Simpson Michael and Stephanie Skinner Trevor and Marla Skipper Kevin and Laura Anderson ’82 Slater Jeff and Kelly Smagacz Al and Christie Smith Amy Smith Ben and Katy Smith Billie Ann Smith Bryan and Peggie Smith Dwayne and Christy Smith Ed and Margaret Smith Hubie and Dee Anna Smith James T. Smith and Dana Dedmon Smith Marshall ’92 and Tara Smith Marty and Jennifer Smith Nathan and Angela Smith Nelson and Anne Smith Peyton ’02 and Meg Rutledge ’02 Smith Randall ’83 and Sonya Wilson ’84 Smith Ron and Gail Smith Ronnie and Candy Smith Steve Smith Todd and Grace Smith Tom and Tracy Smith Venerria Smith

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Whit and Bridget Woolems ’93 Smith Josh ’93 and Kristen Ingram ’93 Smithson Joe and Dana Smyth Don and Mary Sowder Lincoln and Melinda Franklin ’90 Speece Jesse and Kim Spell Alan Spindel Tony and Lisa Springman Micheal and Elizabeth Spurgeon Shawn and Angela Stacy Jim and Jennifer Smith ’88 Stadler Jacob ’08 and Amy Beth Miller ’08 Stallings Kevin and Lisa Stallings Shawn and Susan Stallings Wendy Stallings Ben and Christy Stanga David ’86 and Gina Stansell Jake ’94 and Larissa Stansell Jimmy and Shirley Stansell Wendy Starr Bill and Anita Stephens Barbara Stewart Jamie and Angela Stewart Dick and Linda Stiegele Jimmy and Angie Stiff Michael and Patrice Stockhoff Carl ’76 and Karen Brooks ’76 Storey Greg and Stefanie Stover Ferron and Mary Margaret Stowe Jared and Brittany Street Mike and Kay Strom Liz Stuhlreyer Mike Stuhlreyer Ron and Teresa Suedekum Mike and Regina Sullivan William and Christy Summey James Sun Pete and Patricia Sutherland Hyatt and Jodi Sutton Brian and Yvette Swain Regg and Adora Swanson Patrick and Amy Swindle Jeff and Ashlee Switzer Chris and Denise Tabscott Ray and Janet Tarkington Cliff ’03 and Kathryn Taylor Cody Taylor ’09 Daniel and Marlena Taylor Dean ’86 and Kelly Taylor Dennie Taylor Jay Taylor Jerry and Beth Taylor Joe ’86 and Donna Taylor Kenneth ’92 and Evie Taylor Steve ’80 and Polly Taylor Lee and Melissa Teat

Sonny and Kim Terrill Mike ’84 and Lisa Terry James and Missy Martin ’78 Thomason Darryl and Lynn Thompson John and Cassandra Thompson Scott and Penny Thompson Skip and Patricia Thompson John and Cindy Rutherford ’76 Thomsen Ben and Amanda Thornton David and Joanne Thornton Emeline Thrash ’07 Neil and Lana Thrasher Chip and Beth Holder ’84 Throckmorton Wayne and Angela Thurmon Chris and Hannah Tiblier Haskel and Annette Tidman Bill and Brigitt Tissot Dave and Michelle Toman Destin ’95 and Kristen Tompkins James and Gara Toohey Bob and Charlene Torbert John and Allison Trammell James Tripp Joe Ben and Carolyn Tucker Tim and Leigh Tucker Mark and Emily Crockett ’82 Tulloch Kevin and Pam Tyner Frank and Pat Tyree Jan Urbanowicz and Holly Shepherd Dick and Shirley Vance Barry and Michelle Vandevier Kenny and Tabitha Vanns Andre and Angie Vargas Chet and Pat Vasco Julie Vassar Phil Vassar Buddy and Nancy Vaughan Andrew ’85 and Maria Thrailkill Vaughn Mike and Kristin Vazquez Cindy Vega Ray Vega Keith and Callie Fowlkes ’83 Victory Dave Visser and Bev Visser Chris and Tara Vlahos David and Betsy Von Dohlen Jeff ’81 and Cindy Wadlington John Wadlington ’80 Corey Wagner Lyn Walker Ryan and Elizabeth Edmonds ’03 Walker Jim and Courtnay Baron ’90 Wall Matt and Tricia Wall Jim and Janet Walls Jenny Walsh Bill and Christine Walter Jon and Kelli Walters

Jim and Tara Ward Jon and Terri Bolden ’93 Ward Ed and Jamie Warner Dustin Warrington and Giuliana Atzori Gregory and Ashley Wass Paulette Wassel Kos and Kelli Weaver Neil and Elizabeth Richards ’06 Webb Bob and April Tanner ’93 Weber Steve and Jackie Weber Tom and Kathy Weiss Steve and Debra Weldon Bill and Carolyn Wellons Bill and Hillary Wellons Dennis and Doris Wells Jim and Gina Wells

Linda Dillingham Williams Richmond ’93 and Christina Williams Gary and Shelly Willis Kyle ’04 and Martha Willis Jeffrey Scot and Karen Wills Chris and Liz Wilson Corey and Mollie Wilson Garrett Wilson ’13 Gary and Mary Beth Wilson Glenn Wilson Jeff and Courtney Rudolph ’91 Wilson Katherine Wilson Lane and Leah Wilson Paul and Mary Wilson Todd and Laura Wilson Jerry and Jane Winfield

Keith ’78 and Tammi Wells Scott ’99 and Julie Crosthwait ’99 Wells Allen ’94 and Emily Stewart ’95 West Dave and Stefanne West George and Julie West Matt and Kathi West Ray and Andrea West Dave and Jennifer Wheeler Sean and Lisa Whelan Cody and Lori White Donald and Arlene White Kym Whitley Kris and Nicci Wiatr George and Kay Widmaier Steve and Katie Widmaier Michael and Lisa Wiechart Daniel ’79 and Miriam Wilcox Tony and Lynne Wildman Dan and Sarah Wilkerson Donald and Nancy Wilkes Allen and Laurale Williams Danny and Ginger Williams David and Laura Jungmichel ’74 Williams Doug and Liggett Williams Heather Williams

Kevin and Leigh Ann Witt Pete and Liz Wittman Chip and Jayne Wochomurka Carol Womack Damien and Lisa Wong-Ken Randy and Denise Wood Steve and Joyce Wood Temeka Wood Chris and Jackie Woodlee Dennis and Courtney Woods Dennis and Polly Woods Juanita Wooten Stan and Lori Wooten Tracy and Juanita Wooten Brandan ’06 and Tucker Wright Dick and Carol Wright H. Gordon and Tony Wynn Leslie Yarbrough ’04 Mike and Lisa Yawn Scott and Jennifer York Tucker York ’14 Jeffrey and Leisha Yost

Foundations/Corporate AmazonSmile Foundation AT&T PAC Baird Foundation, Inc. Bank of America Charitable Foundation Baulch Family Foundation Chris Dowdle Memorial Foundation Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee The Dorothy Cate and Thomas F. Frist Foundation East Tennessee Foundation EBS Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference HCA Caring for the Community Houghland Foundation

KGV Foundation for Community Engagement Kroger Company Morgan Stanley Foundation Nashville Pool Company National Christian Foundation Network for Good Northwestern Mutual Foundation Publix Tennessee, LLC Regions Financial Corporation Foundation Renaissance Charitable Foundation Schwab Charitable Fund Target The Rodgers/Dale Foundation United Way of Williamson County Wells Fargo Advisors YourCause Corporate Giving Programs

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Memorial Gifts In memory of Doug Campbell (faculty) Father of Mackenzie Campbell, Mallory Campbell Rancudo ‘12 Evelyn Auffant David and Gloria Bourgeois Rick and Nancy Simpkins ’73 Brasher Elizabeth Bye Weston and Diana Bye Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Bye Frank and Sharon Campbell Todd and DeAnn Campbell Andy and Ashley Collignon Caroline Collignon ‘21 Grace Collignon ‘21 Millicent Collignon ‘21 Kerry and Brooke Collins John and Dianne Coolman Marshall and Jane Cossman Tony and Libby DiGeorge Odis and Judy Flowers Don and Mary Lou Gallagher Darren and Terri Gottschalk Brad ’85 and Sharon Greer Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference - Softball Commissioner Stephen and Denise Henley Tim ’94 and Laura Hickman David and Sharon Holman Nancy Reid Hopkins Roger and Cheryl Horner Leah Hoskins Tim and Renee Kovick Walter and Cynthia Lampertz Al Long Family Dave and Lynne Martin Amar and Kelly Mehta Mike and Emily Morrissey Samantha Little Nartin ’06 Gary and Debbie Neill Steve and Kelly Norton Mr. and Mrs. Stan Oruskoski Leigh Little Shelly ’04 Shawn and Angela Stacy Wayne Stevens Family Cliff ’03 and Kathryn Taylor Frank and Pat Tyree Dick and Shirley Vance Dave and Bev Visser Jim and Janet Walls Jim and Gina Wells Damien and Lisa Wong-Ken Memorial gifts will help provide automated external difibulators (AEDs) in Crockett Park in coordination with the City of Brentwood, Doug’s running buddies and the Campbell family.

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In memory of Dr. Bill Wadlington, Honorary Trustee Father of Jeff Wadlington ’81, John Wadlington ’80, Van Wadlington ’78, Amy Wadlington Bayles ‘76 Steve and Rachel Williams '80 Burgin In memory of Bill Evans, Sr. Father of Bill Evans (faculty), Grandfather of Danny Maloney ’12, Sam Maloney ’15, Tripp Evans ‘21 Bill and Dawn Denny ’85 Evans In memory of Cindy Tripp (faculty) Mother of Megan Neely, Amber Neely ’11, Emily Tripp ’03, Sarah James Myatt ‘02 Mike and Debbie Butler ’75 Ballard Skip and Karen Burris James Tripp In memory of Cynthia Shaw Mother of Cody White (faculty), Grandmother of Ashlyn White ’17, Kate White ’20, Lauren White ‘23 Leah Hoskins In memory of Braxton Knight Brent and Michele Knight In memory of Elaine Rowan Grandmother of Nate Clifton ‘19 Natasha Clifton In memory of Frances Byrd Mother of Fritz Byrd ’87, Brian Byrd ‘91 Lida Hoskins Burke ’87 In memory of Francis Bumbalough Mother of Hal Bumbalough ’75, Grandmother of Andrew Bumbalough ’05, Laura Bumbalough Bradley ‘08 Lulu Luton Clark ’76 In memory of Willie Ray Hobson Pittman Mother of Jack Pittman (faculty), Grandmother of Jackson Pittman ’15, Jeremiah Pittman ‘17 Lida Hoskins Burke ’87 In memory of Jim Petway Father of Victoria Petway ’10, Jake Petway ’08, Cole Petway Terri Perry In memory of Joe Campbell Skip and Karen Burris In memory of Joe Guydon Sr. Father of Joey Guydon ‘16 Dwen Guydon

In memory of John Nail Father of Jane-Ann Myers (faculty), Grandfather of Kit Myers ’17, Lettie Jane Myers ‘21 St. Paul Christian School Administrative Team In memory of Kim Valek ‘83 Sister of Brad Valek ’81, Kristy Valek ‘87 Terry Cooksey ’81 In memory of M. Lee Smith Father of Marshall Smith ’92 (faculty), Connie Smith ‘90 Rick and Nancy Simpkins ’73 Brasher Lida Hoskins Burke ’87 In memory of Mary Henry Fry ‘83 Mother of Andrew Knestrick ’10, Katherine Knestrick Bill Knestrick ’82 In memory of Michael Fognan Bill and Judy Knapp In memory of Mr. and Mrs. John T Beasley Parents of Lynn Beasley Rhoades ‘74 Dusty and Lynn Beasley ’74 Rhoades In memory of Rhea Little Father of Shane Little ‘87 Lida Hoskins Burke ’87 In memory of Richard Johnson Father of Scott Johnson ’89, Sandy Johnson Klein ‘85 Lida Hoskins Burke ’87 In memory of Sue Montgomery Mother of Monty Montgomery ’89, Phillip Montgomery ’89 Lida Hoskins Burke ’87

EAGLE CLASSIC golf tournament

The Governors Club April 24, 2017

TOURNAMENT SPONSOR Fidelity Offset, Inc. TITLE SPONSORS PRIZE SPONSOR J. Alexander’s Restaurant HOLE SPONSORS Andrews Cadillac BBE Solutions Berry Eye Care BSN Sports Cowan of HUB International Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. Flik Independent Dining Lee Company

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Lithographics Maggart & Associates Pinnacle Richards & Richards Sarah Cannon Cancer Center The Aesthetic Center of Murfreesboro The Cornelius Family Trustcore

Save the date for next year:

April 30, 2018

Contact Angie_Collins@brentwoodacademy.com for sponsorship opportunities

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Thank you to everyone who helped make Songwriters in the Round a success. We are blessed to have raised more than $30,000 for the new Compassion Fund for Faculty which has been established to assist our teachers during times of life crisis or change. Currently, we have staff members who are battling cancer, adopting children, caring for aging parents, and struggling with major life changes.

We are grateful to be able to assist them so they feel nurtured and further called to inspire our students.

Event and Auction Chairs Carissa Pereira Lana Thrasher Leigh Ann Witt Auction Committee Amy Anderson Carol Hammons Julie Hannah Natasha Freeman Sarah MacIntyre Cynthia McNutt Sara Neely Leslie O’Donnell Master of Ceremonies Jennifer Smith

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Aiding in the Flourishing of Others

ENDOWMENT UPDATE

We are grateful for the distinct motivation the Cindy Tripp Memorial Endowment grants have to encourage, invigorate, and renew Brentwood Academy teaching faculty. Even the process to develop the award procedure had a powerful effect on the faculty members as they worked to honor the memory of Cindy Tripp, former dean of faculty and esteemed educator.

This spring, a Vision Team of volunteer administrators designed the requirements and application process to receive the grants. After interviewing applicants, one member of the Vision Team shared, “Each person shared their ideas to find refreshment and as a result we now feel closer to each individual. I appreciate the community building that is happening because of this endowment.”

Pictured: Cindy Tripp’s family (James Tripp, Sarah James Myatt '02, Abigail Myatt, and Emily Tripp '03) and Headmaster Curt Masters celebrate with the 2017 grant recipients Tim Reid, JD Binger, and Steve Hollis. We look forward to hearing their stories!

The personal and professional development grants are designed to refresh teachers’ intellectual curiosity and inspire personal growth. Recipients will share their stories in the next Triangle magazine, and they will serve on the grant committee to help determine the next round of recipients.

Thank you to the donors who made these grants and motivation for our faculty possible. One teacher applying said, “BA takes care of our teachers, and that sets us apart from other schools.” Special thanks to the Vision Team: Ms. Molly Martin, Mrs. Dana Atkins, Mr. Ley Brown '79, Mrs. Debbie Dunn, Mrs. Andi Holbrook and Mrs. Janet Laws.

Parents of Alumni Chili Supper Save the Date October 27, 2017 6:00 PM Stay for the varsity football game and cheer on our Eagles from the balcony!

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YOUR BEQUESTS ARE LEGACY GIVING

By Ray Mullican '80, Assistant Headmaster The road ahead for Brentwood Academy is both bright and uncertain. It is bright because a need will always exist for quality Christian education. It is uncertain because of cultural, legislative, and economic challenges that will test the sustainability of Brentwood Academy for decades to come.

Headmaster Curt Masters encourages our faculty to have a common target that has an eternal impact. This permeates every aspect of our programs as we teach, coach, direct, mentor and lead over 750 students each year. For that to be possible, we rely on the generous financial investments of parents, grandparents, and alumni. Whether those investments are in the form of additional financial aid, program-related endowments, or facilities that will keep BA thriving and viable in the marketplace, financial support is essential.

God’s provisions come through the generosity and abundance in the form of bequests from people who care about sustaining the quality and value of Christian education for our generations to come. Our hope is that you will continue to support Brentwood Academy by making the school a part of your legacy giving.

For more information about planned giving contact Ray_Mullican@brentwoodacademy.com or go to: plannedgiving.brentwoodacademy.com

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Brentwood Academy Leadership 2017-18 Board of Trustees Cayce Powell, Chair Natasha Freeman, Chair-elect Jon Billington Adam Black ‘92 Michael Blanton J.Mac Brown ‘83 Larry Burkhart Sharon Moore-Caldwell M.D. Bill Decker Stephanie Skinner Ben Stanga Emily Crockett Tulloch ‘82 George Allen West IV D.D.S. ‘94 Dick Wright

Trustees Emeritus Ellen G. Adams Steven R. Adams Charles H. Anderson David F. Bacon Jr. ‘82 Lee Barfield Mary Lee Bartlett Edith Bass H. David Bearden Michael Blanton Nancy S. Brasher ‘73 Charles D. Brown J.Mac Brown '83 William B. Brown Jr. Steven R. Brumfield Dorothy Bullard Louis Eugene Bullard Rachel Burgin ‘80 Jack A. Butler Douglas Cabbage William Cate James M. Clift B.C. Clippard J. Richard Cole Sr. Dan Coley ‘74 Don Cowan Michael Coyne Jack Curtis Jan Rodgers Dale ‘80 J. William Denny Stuart H. Dill Holly S. Dobberpuhl Thomas C. Duncan Robin S. Dunlap Kenneth H. Dupree Margaret S. Dye Cathy Rowan East ‘80 Robert Echols Rodes Ennis Anne C. Faris

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S. Jackson Faris Betty Finucane William F. Fleet Jr. James E. French Carol Knox Frist Albert Gasser Jack Gilbert Sam MacPheeters Glasgow Thomas Randall Goodman Anthony Gordon Mark Alan Graham H. Lynn Greer Patricia Hart Boxwell Hawkins Jerry Heffel T. Michael Helton M.D. ‘88 G. Landis Holmes Michael Hottinger Persis D. Houston Jr. C. Andrew Howell IV ‘73 James R. Humphreys Hunter Husband Jr. Arnold Huskey Frances Caldwell Jackson Mickey Jacobs Gordon Kennedy ‘78 T.P. Kennedy Jr. William H. Kenny Jr. Corinne C. Kidd ‘92 Miller Kimbrough Donald J. Kitt Walter Knestrick Ronald F. Knox Jr. William M. Kottas Jr. Glenn L. Lawrence Jeffrey P. Lawrence M.D. John M. Leonard M.D. Greg Lewis George P. Linebaugh Jr. Don Logan ‘81 Roland Lundy Stephen M. Maggart George Mathews M.D. Thomas F. McDow III Steve Meek David E. Miller James H. Miller Stephen Miller ‘91 David Minnigan ‘76 Jeff Moseley Donald Mullican Mark Neal ‘80 Gary A. Neill Andrea Overby Michael S. Peek Dan Pierce

W. Hampton Pitts Jessica G. Pleasant Pat S. Ralls Mitzi Renfro John Roberson Jerry Roberts A. Battle Rodes David Rogers Honey Rodgers Joe M. Rodgers Ben Rowan II W. Paul Rutledge Ellen R. Sadler Maxey L. Sanders ‘73 Bill Sheriff Sharon Sheriff Karen A. Simpson Jane M. Smith Reese L. Smith III Shirley Stansell Bob Stine Carl D. Storey III ‘76 Regg Swanson Clyde Swift Bill Tallent Michael Tanner Raymond E. Tarkington Daryl W. Terry Denny Thompson Gif Thornton Jr. ‘80 Greg Thurman Benson Trimble Terry Turner Norman B. Urmy Charles D. Vaughan William B. Wadlington, M.D. Morris Werthan George West III Judson A. Whorton Bill Williams Glenn R. Wilson Richard Wright Randall N. Yearwood William Youree

Lifetime Honorary Trustees C. Dan Brown Albert Gasser (deceased) T. P. Kennedy, Jr. (deceased) Walter Knestrick Hampton Pitts Joe M. Rodgers (deceased) Ben Rowan Bill Sheriff William Wadlington (deceased) Dick Wright

Administration

Peyton Smith ‘02

Student Leadership Team 2017-18

Curtis G. Masters, Headmaster

Meg Rutledge Smith ‘02

William B. Brown, Jr., Headmaster Emeritus

Peyton Smith ‘02

Morgan Bussard ‘18

Ray Mullican ’80, Assistant Head

Shannon Mizell Shoemake ‘06

Will Collins ‘19

Paul Compton, Upper School Director

Elizabeth Richards Webb ‘06

Mary Grace Gower ‘20

Nancy Simpkins Brasher ’73, Middle School Director

Andrew Hinson ‘08

Jackson Gregory ‘18

Jeff Bryant, Dean of Faculty

William Ball ‘09

Jackson Harvey ‘18

Andy Bradshaw, Dean of Students

Ryan Roberts ‘09

Jordan Harvey ‘20

Rian Berger, Spiritual Life Director

Cody Taylor ‘09

Cameron Hawkins ‘19

Cody White, Athletic Director

Spenser Smith ‘10

Grace Hawkins ‘21

Jason Mathews, Admission Director

Sarah Bryant ‘18

Meredith Helton ‘18

Sue Gering, Financial Aid Director

Annual Fund Committee 2017-18

Susan Shafer, Communications Director

Michael and Brittany Drescher, Co-Chairs

Jennifer Jestings ‘18

Jason Oggs, Business Manager

Hal and Amy Conditt, Co-Chairs

Curtis Johnson ‘20

Andi Holbrook, Development Director

Cayce Powell, Board Representative

Emma Neely ‘21

Paula Booten, Registrar

Kristin Phillips, Faculty Representative

Andrew Long ‘18

Shelley Miller, College Counseling Director

Parent Representatives:

Paxton Perry ‘20

Jason Beddoe, Security Director

Mike and Leslie Arthur

Benn Pearce ‘19

Sonny and Stacey Clark

Jackson Peden ‘21

Robert and Melissa Collins

Willa Stansell ‘19

Leslie Henderson, President

John and Lorelee Gawaluck

Jasmine Swain ‘21

Michele Simpson, President-elect

Racal LaNier

Kate White ‘20

Mandy Atchley

Scott and Andrea Louderback

Wade Williams ‘20

Shannon Barnhill

Rick and Lisa Lovins

Lauren Williamson ‘18

Kristi Stone Elzinga ‘88

Matt ’88 and Sarah MacIntyre

Lily Wilson ‘20

John Gonas

Andy and Felicia McComas

Toby Wilson ‘18

Julie Hannah

Dirk and Rachael Melton

Allison Hayes

Wendy Munnell

Mary Page Hickman

Donna Reels

Phil Husband ‘89

Jim and Kathy Schwartz

Anna Lynne Brandon ‘19

Karey Johnson

Tondalanea and Freddie Scott

Jessie Brown ‘18

Ron Jones

Mike and Lisa Yawn

Nathan Clifton ‘19

Parents’ Association Board 2017-18

Nicole Hardwick Jones ‘90

Kennedy Jarvis ‘18

Student Ambassadors 2017-18 Maria Arnold ‘18

Caroline Decker ‘18

Christy Stanga

Parent Ambassadors 2017-18

Lana Thrasher

Tim and Ann Brinkmann

Ellie Gilliam ‘18

Pam Tyner

Joseph and Lee Cazayoux

Madeline Guy ‘18

Kym Whitley

Brett and Kara Clark

Elizabeth Heckman ‘20

Pete Wittman

Scott and Amy Cole

Carter Holmes ‘18

Shelly Willis

Kerry and Brooke Collins

Mabry Johnson ‘20

Eric and Kelley Descher

Anna Jones ‘18

Cary Glotzer and Traci Duke

Gracie Marks ‘18

Lulu Luton Clark ’76, Alumni Director

Rod and Natasha Freeman

Ellie Mullican ‘20

Patrick McCoin ‘95, Co-president

Evan and Amy Fulcher ’94 Gower

Braden Murphy ‘19

Elizabeth Edmonds Walker ‘03, Co-president

Tim ’94 and Laura Hickman

James Natwick ‘19

Kathy Capps ‘79

Raquel LaNier

Matthew Porter ‘19

Harriet Brown Bailey ‘81

Leon and Jennifer Lekai

Gracey Sanderson ‘20

Dick Cole ‘84

Eddie ’94 and Jordan Lunn

Gavin Schoenwald ‘18

Andrew Vaughn ‘85

Dick and Rachael Melton

Sophia Sharpe ‘20

Scott Cathey ‘86

Ben and Karen Merrill

Sophia Silvestri ‘20

Angela Peters Lauer ‘88

Dan and Stephanie Murphy

Jackson Sirmon ‘18

Matt MacIntyre ‘88

Tom and Carole Naslund

Ava Smagacz ‘18

Jonathon Loffi ‘98

Tim and Carissa Pereira

Daniel Taylor ‘18

Matt Jennings ‘92

Justin and Robin Perkins ’93 Petty

Kylie Wittman ‘20

Amy Zinn Spodeck ‘92

James and Dana Smith

Kristen Ingram Smithson ‘93

Patrick and Amy Swindle

Kim Smith Elliott ‘95

Chris and Denise Tabscott

Jason Jarrett ‘95

Jimmy and Tara Ward

Patrick McCoin ‘95

Ed and Jamie Warner

Polly Bibb Douse ‘01

Dennis and Doris Wells

Alumni Council 2017-18

Lauren Freeman ‘20

Damien and Lisa Wong-Ken

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