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BRENTWOOD ACADEMY | FALL 2011

Triangle BA Alumni in Education BA to Baghdad page 20 Matt Hoppe ‘95 using sports to build relationships

Fulbright Scholar page 30 Shay Laws ‘04 teaches in Lithuania

Passing the Baton page 33 Charlie Harper celebrates final meet with State Championship

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Headmaster Dear BA family, As we look at the many alumni featured in this magazine and throughout the world, it’s a refreshing reminder that the work of education is a lifelong process. These alumni who have chosen to use their gifts and talents to teach others are great reminders that God uses the efforts of parents, teachers, and students throughout a rich tapestry of unfolding history. It’s in the lives lived out where we see the value and values of an educational experience.

Education involves many hours in classrooms, long hours of individual and group study, and hours of assessment and evaluation. But education and real learning involve not only gaining knowledge but also developing a set of values. These values set the stage for how you use your gifts and talents, how you see yourself and those around you, how you handle adversity and disappointment, and how you handle your own success and the success of others. Those values shape how you respond to God and to your family and friends, as well as how you respond to those needing compassion and forgiveness. In short, it’s the values you learn (and that you inevitably pass on to those learning from you) that influence everything that you do.

Looking back at 43 years of Brentwood Academy’s efforts in education, we are beginning to see a glimpse of the eternal perspective. Those deeper changes in each person’s life over time reveal and reflect the patterns of character and God’s mercy at work together. And so as we continue to live out the mission - nurturing and challenging each whole person, body, mind, and spirit, to the glory of God - we are confident that God will continue to use the contributions of each parent, teacher, coach and student to grow our relationship with him, and to grow our desire to please and serve him with all that we have.

God continues to bless Brentwood Academy richly. We are grateful for our alumni, for our past and current parents, and for those who have gone before us to lay such a sturdy foundation for our mission. Thank you for being a part of the Brentwood Academy family, and for the many ways in which each of you contributes to the learning that is going on here.

Sincerely,

Curt Masters Headmaster, Brentwood Academy

On the cover BA alumni have returned to their alma mater to share their love of learning and their educational skills with current students. Not present are Hunt Atkins ‘97, Kurston Biggers ‘97, and Ellie Collins ‘07.

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HEADMASTER Curtis G. Masters

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BA Alumni in Education • Students become teachers

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Head of the Class to Head of School • Catherine Clark Graham ‘81

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BA to Baghdad • Matt Hoppe ‘95 leads basketball clinics

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Jessica Lundy ‘03 • Equipping the next generation of leaders

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An Education in Culture • Bo Knox ‘06 teaches in Turkey

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Fulbright Scholar • Shay Laws ‘04 travels to Lithuania to teach

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Passing the Baton • Coach Charlie Harper hangs up his track shoes

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First Mondays • BA faculty collaborate on continuing education

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BA Serves in Dominican Republic • A parent’s perspective

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Impact Your World • A culture of giving

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Alumni News • Updates, marriages and births

BA MISSION STATEMENT Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school, dedicated to nurturing and challenging the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—to the glory of God.

HEADMASTER EMERITUS William B. Brown, Jr. 2011-12 TRUSTEE CHAIR Buddy Bacon ‘82 2011-12 ALUMNI COUNCIL PRESIDENT Thomas Hunter ‘00 2011-12 PARENTS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Laura Burkhart EDITORS Leah Hoskins Susan Shafer STAFF WRITERS Lulu Clark Leah Hoskins Peggy O’Neal Peden Susan Shafer Jennifer Vickery Smith GRAPHIC DESIGN Phil Goodman PHOTOGRAPHY Tiffany Dupree Jordan Elam Phil Goodman Leah Hoskins Barry Robbins 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.

Triangle Magazine • Alumni in Education

BA alumni faculty and staff have the best of both worlds, rich memories and traditions like “Big Bertha” and newer additions like the Duncan Bell Tower.

BA ALUMNI IN EDUCATION

Many Brentwood Academy graduates have chosen to serve in the field of education. Some have moved directly to a college major in education or a subject of their choice, some have gravitated to education after other careers, and some have even returned to teach at their alma mater. All are impacting future generations.

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Nancy Simpkins Brasher ’73 is middle school director at Brentwood Academy.

Jud Haynie ’74 is the principal at Wright Middle School in the Glencliff area of Davidson County.

Lulu Luton Clark ’76 serves as director of alumni and director of annual giving at Brentwood Academy.

Kathy Wheeler Bradford ’76 is the varsity girls’ tennis coach at Brentwood Academy.

Ginny Cavin ’78 is an acting teacher for children and adults at Reaching for the Stars in Hendersonville. She was inspired to teach because of her memories of Marianne Clark, who was her drama teacher at BA.

Since 1972, the Brentwood Academy community has had an eternal influence on loving, mentoring, and developing my family and me. Because of my deep and abiding affection for the BA mission, I was ecstatic and humbled when Mr. Brown offered me a position.

- Nancy Simpkins Brasher ‘73

Randal Mash ’75 teaches physical education and wellness at Beech High School in Hendersonville.

Debbie Daws Garris ’78 has worked as a tutor for the Surry County Public School System in North Carolina. She is employed at Pilot Mountain Elementary School as a tutor for fourth and fifth grades in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. She also helped to found the East Surry Arts and Academic Team (ESAAT) for East Surry High School.

It provides funding for enhanced learning, particularly in the sciences and arts.

Terri Patton Borum ’78 is a third grade teacher at Johnson Elementary in Franklin.

Jackie Wise Zigelsky ’78 is a teacher for highest achieving students at Independence High School in Thompson’s Station.

Nan Nordyke Dickerson ’75 teaches fifth grade at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville.

Diane Gruebner Murphy ’76 teaches geometry at Oswego High School in Oswego, Illinois.

Ron Jaekle, M.D. ’76 is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Kathy Kitchen Oliver ‘76 teaches second grade at Creek View Elementary in Alabaster, Alabama. She also trains second grade teachers in math for the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative.

I returned to BA because of the positive influence my coaches had on me while I was a student. In particular, Coach Flatt and Coach Compton gave me perspective beyond the football field and baseball field.

- Buddy Alexander ‘84

Triangle Magazine • Alumni in Education Laura Anderson ’82 is a third grade teacher at Grassland Elementary in Franklin.

Scott Whitson ’82 is an assistant varsity football coach at Brentwood Academy.

Buddy Alexander ’84 is middle school athletic director at Brentwood Academy and the upper school head varsity baseball coach.

When I felt called to teach, I knew that I wanted to be at BA. I developed some great relationships, and those were part of what drew me back. The unique way that BA seeks to emphasize Christ in all aspects of the school has also always made it very special.

- Marshall Smith ‘92

Nancy Delboy Owen ’79 teaches third grade at Donelson Christian Academy in Donelson.

Beth Holder Throckmorton ’84 teaches pre-K at The Oak Hill School in Nashville.

This is her 24th year teaching.

Amy Bess Nickels ’85 is the assistant director of admission and a prep school counselor at St. Paul Christian Academy in Nashville, where she taught kindergarten for nine years.

DeeAnn Booth Hodge ’85 works with the sixth grade track team at Brentwood Academy.

Mary Sue Caldwell ’80 is a fifth grade teacher at Leon Sheffield Magnet School in Decatur, Alabama.

Lynn Jansing Isaacs ’80 is an admission counselor at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville.

Ray Mullican ’80 is the assistant headmaster for finance, communications, and development at Brentwood Academy.

Cindy Whythe Bothwell ’80 teaches college prep math at Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Harriet Brown Bailey ’81 is a special education teaching assistant at Walnut Grove Elementary in Franklin.

Cathy Clark Graham ’81 is the head of school at The Covenant School in Nashville.

Angie Curtis Collins ’81 is assistant director of the Creative Learning Center at First Baptist Church in Franklin.

The fact that I am teaching at BA and have taught here for 15 years is directly the result of the impact my teachers and coaches had on me during my time as a student at Brentwood Academy.

I knew as a senior in high school that I would love the opportunity to come back and teach and coach to hopefully have a similar impact on students that my teachers had on me.

- Brad Perry ‘92

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Lindsay Fowlkes ’86 teaches English, directs the musical, produces vocal events, and does art and public relations for the Fine Arts Department at Brentwood Academy.

John Leonard ’86 teaches middle school science and coaches middle school cross country at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville.

Traci McClary Keel ’89 teaches upper school English and is the head girls’ track coach at Battle Ground Academy.

Phillip Montgomery ’89 is the director of admission, director of summer programs, assistant football coach, head varsity track and field coach, and head strength and conditioning coach at Nashville Christian School.

Casey Alexander ’90 is the head basketball coach at Stetson University.

Chris Smith ’90 is associate director for communications, works with summer programs, and coaches lacrosse and football at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville.

Teachers here changed me; they continue to be examples that I look to for inspiration. I want to influence someone as I was influenced.

- Lyle Husband ‘93

Beth Goodwin Lindberg ’87 teaches at Mustard Seed Pre-School at Christ Community Church in Franklin.

Jennifer Land Graham ’92 teaches middle school math at Battle Ground Academy.

Brad Perry ’92 teaches history and Bible classes at Brentwood Academy and is head varsity track coach. He also serves as the senior grade advisor.

Kathy Knox Pierson ’88 is in her 17th year of teaching. She teaches fifth grade social studies and grammar at The Oak Hill School in Nashville.

Dana Smith Collins ’88 teaches at the Creative Learning Center at First Baptist Church in Franklin.

Kim Adair Barnhill ’89 teaches first grade at Oak View Elementary in Franklin.

Jeff Brothers ’89 is athletic director and head varsity football coach at Nashville Christian School.

Lisa Brumfield Camp ’89 has taught third grade for more than 10 years in Metro Nashville schools. This year she is teaching second grade at Park Avenue Elementary.

I loved BA as a student; I love it differently now. Now, I appreciate the outstanding faculty, the wonderful families and students, the amazing variety of offerings, and the way people strive to get along and love each other.

There cannot be many organizations on the planet that strive to follow its mission better than BA.

- Tim Hickman ‘94

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Jenny Eaton Dyer ‘95 is a lecturer at Vanderbilt School of Medicine in the Department of Global Health Policy and Politics.

In addition to the myriad of relationships that I came back to, I returned to Brentwood Academy as a staff member because who

Matt Hoppe ’95 teaches sixth grade social studies at Brentwood Academy. He also coaches middle school basketball and is an assistant varsity basketball coach.

Kirk Johnson ’95 is a middle school assistant football coach at Brentwood Academy.

I am today took root during my four years as a student. What keeps me here is a belief in its enduring mission and working with others that truly live it out daily.

- Hunt Atkins ‘97

Marshall Smith ’92 teaches middle school social studies at Brentwood Academy and is varsity boys’ cross country coach.

There were so many coaches and teachers

Kerrie Clements Hall ’93 teaches pre-K and Spanish at All Saints’ Academy in Winter Haven, Florida.

who poured into me and invested in my

Lyle Husband ’93 teaches English and is the boys’ varsity basketball head coach at Brentwood Academy.

to teach, coach and encourage young

Kelly Riley Baugh ’93 is a college counseling assistant at Currey Ingram Academy in Brentwood. She has also worked in advancement at the school.

a big part in my life and do those things.

Tim Hickman ’94 teaches mathematics at Brentwood Academy.

Allison Collier Kaufman ’95 teaches kindergarten at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville. This is her 12th year.

Ryan Doyle ’95 is a middle school Bible teacher and head middle school boys’ soccer

life when I was a student here. I feel God has blessed me with abilities and talents people, so it was a natural thing for me to come back to a place that has played such - Matt Hoppe ‘95

Calley Swords Kutner ’95 is a seventh grade English teacher at Guntersville Middle School in Guntersville, Alabama.

Gibson Merrill ’96 teaches Spanish at The Oak Hill School in Nashville.

Hunt Atkins ’97 serves as associate director of admission at Brentwood Academy and coaches middle school cross country and track.

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Kurston Biggers ’97 is a strength and conditioning coach at Brentwood Academy.

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Matt Brown ’97 teaches Bible classes and coaches at Brentwood Academy.

David Peden ’97 teaches world history, American government, and geography at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, where he is also an assistant varsity football coach.

Beth Baker ‘98 teaches seventh grade math at H.G. Hill Middle School in Nashville.

Ginny Harwell Nichols ’98 teaches sixth grade math at Grassland Middle School in Franklin.

Courtney Hagenau ’99 teaches third grade at Cardinal Forest Elementary School in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Ashley Wade ’99 teaches kindergarten at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville.

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Chandler Ganick ‘01 teaches math and coaches at Brentwood Academy.

Ray Marley ’01 teaches eighth grade U.S. history and coaches football at Blackman Middle School in Murfreesboro.

Mary Craig Parrish Tortorice ’01 teaches middle and upper school French and coaches cross country and track at Brentwood Academy.

Ashlee Schenk ‘01 teaches algebra and trigonometry and coaches freshman volleyball and varsity softball at Father Ryan High School in Nashville.

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Kathryn Goodwin Phillips ’00 teaches kindergarten at A.L. Lotts Elementary School in Knoxville.

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Triangle Magazine • Alumni in Education Rachel Smith ’02 teaches sixth grade at Crockett Elementary in Brentwood.

Beth Gillem ’04 teaches physical education at St. Paul Christian Academy in Nashville.

Tara Carney ‘02 works part-time at Brentwood Academy in external affairs, technology, and in the physical education program.

Shay Laws ‘04 currently teaches English as part of the Fulbright Scholar program in Lithuania.

Jessica Lundy ‘04 teaches ninth grade algebra at LEAD Academy in Nashville.

Matt Murphy ’04 teaches sixth grade math, sixth grade language prep, fifth through eighth grade computer, along with concert and praise band for fourth through eighth grade. He teaches at St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School in Tampa, Florida.

After several years in youth ministry and two years working at a Christian college, I realized how much I love teaching and journeying alongside high school students to help equip them in their faith.

I applied to work at several different schools, thinking the chances of working at BA would be slim, and feel extremely blessed that a position opened up for me!

Rachael Ogilvie ’04 teaches fourth grade at Dexter Elementary School in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Megan Blalock ’05 is a middle school administrative assistant and a middle school girls’ soccer coach at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville.

Merritt Goodman ‘05 teaches fourth grade at The Covenant School in Nashville. She also is an assistant girls’ varsity basketball coach at Brentwood Academy.

- Matt Brown ‘97

Stephanie Broach ’03 teaches third grade at Loachapoka Elementary in Loachapoka, Alabama.

Elizabeth Edmonds Walker ‘03 teaches sixth grade science; she also coaches cross country, track, and wrestling cheerleading at Brentwood Academy.

Chase McTorry ‘03 works as an accountant in the business office at Brentwood Academy.

Dana Warren Herring ’03 teaches seventh grade English and coaches middle school cheerleading at Jackson Preparatory School in Jackson, Mississippi.

I truly believe in the mission of the school and knew that BA was and is a special place, and I wanted to be a part of that.

- Chandler Ganick ‘01

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Luke Baugher ’06 teaches American literature at Sycamore High School in Cheatham County, Tennessee.

Bo Knox ’06 teaches ninth through twelfth grade English, English as a second language, algebra, and a character class at Oasis International School in Ankara, Turkey.

Shannon Shoemake Mizell ’06 teaches fifth and sixth grade vocabulary at St. Paul Christian Academy in Nashville.

I am so glad that the Lord brought me back here. It is so cool to be “on the other side” and to see what happens behind the scenes, the faculty community, the way the administration care for teachers and students, and most importantly the way that the gospel is spoken daily. BA is so much more than just a school; it is all about building relationships. I love my job.

- Mary Craig Parrish Tortorice ‘01

Elizabeth Kirkland ’05 teaches fourth grade at St. Clement Christian Academy in Nashville.

Philip Masters ’05 teaches upper school English and is head coach of the boys’ varsity soccer team at North Cobb Christian School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Kendrick Newton ’05 is an assistant middle school cross country coach at Brentwood Academy.

Sarah Storey ’05 teaches first grade at The Covenant School in Nashville.

Brandon Albright ‘06 is Christian Life Associate at Kings Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta, Georgia. He plans weekly chapel, retreats, mission trips, Bible studies, and other events. He has implemented a Thanksgiving Service at the school similar to the one at BA.

I decided to come back to BA to teach because of the relationships that I built when I was here. Teachers poured themselves into me while I was here, and I wanted to come back and invest in the lives of others.

- Elizabeth Edmonds Walker ‘03

Ellie Collins ’07 serves as receptionist and an assistant varsity girls’ basketball and volleyball coach at Brentwood Academy.

Emily Logan ’08 is an assistant varsity girls’ basketball coach at Brentwood Academy.

Bethany Chapman ’09 is an assistant swimming coach for the middle school at Brentwood Academy.

Every effort has been made to include all alumni who are currently serving in education. If you were omitted from the list, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@brentwoodacademy.com.

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Catherine Clark Graham ‘81

From Head of Class

to Head of School

Catherine Clark Graham ‘81 enjoys the fringe benefits of her role as head of school at The Covenant School with plenty of hugs at story time.

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“As an educator, citizen, and parent, I realize that my Christian faith and my education guide my thinking, decisions, and actions.”

Catherine Clark Graham ’81 will be the first to tell you that her years at Brentwood Academy provided a springboard to both her academic and professional successes.

As head of school at The Covenant School in Nashville, she daily lives out many of the tenets both taught and caught at BA. Her list of accomplishments runs long and attests to the person she is each day in her current leadership position and in her life.

While at Brentwood Academy, she “appreciated the Christian foundation of the school” and participated in Sing and Share, which was the innovation of then Spiritual Life Director Melissa Trevathan.

Retreats were also a special part of her school activities. “I also recognized that our teachers challenged us to do our very best and set high standards,” said Graham.

“When I enrolled at the University of

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Tennessee, I was very well prepared.”

Catherine was valedictorian of her class as well as being active in drama, chorus, cheerleading, basketball, tennis, volleyball and editing the student newspaper. She remembers Ron Shuff as a special teacher, one of many who helped build a real sense of community at the then very new, very young school. Classmates will remember that Catherine’s mother, Marianne Clark, led the BA drama program for a number of years.

Life-long Learning At the University of Tennessee, Catherine’s BA foundation resulted in her membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Tau Delta English Honorary Society, Woman of Achievement Award, two short story awards, a National League of American Penwomen Writing Award, and a number of scholarships for undergraduate work, all culminating with a summa cum laude B.A. degree in English and Creative Writing. She found time for campus activities such as writing for the student newspaper, The Daily Beacon, and singing with the UT Singers touring ensemble.

Following her graduation, she continued her studies with postgraduate work at the University of London and the Shakespeare Institute at Stratford-upon-Avon through the study abroad program offered by UT-K. Then it was off to the College of William and Mary where she held a fellowship and graduate assistantship while earning a Master of Arts in English. Her thesis was entitled From the Country to the City: The Stories of Flannery O’Conner and Peter Taylor.

The next educational step was taken at the University of Kentucky, where Catherine attended on full fellowship and earned a Ph.D. in English (American Literature) while serving as a teaching associate and

a consultant in the Writing Center. Her dissertation was entitled Fiction of Peter Taylor. The dissertation would serve as the foundation for her book, Southern Accents: The Fiction of Peter Taylor, published in 1994.

Stepping out into the “working world,” Catherine headed to Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee, as an assistant professor of English. During her five years on this campus, she was named a James Still Fellow and received a Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award.

At her next campus, Cumberland University in Lebanon, Catherine wore several hats: dean and vice president for academic affairs, director of the honors program, and associate professor of English. She also taught courses at Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee State University.

A Younger Crowd Although she enjoyed her years as an educator at the university level, Catherine felt called to work with younger students. She earned an M.Ed. in Counseling at Vanderbilt University while teaching there in the department of Human Organization and Development.

During that time she also served as an intern counselor at Franklin Road Academy and Harpeth Hall School. Catherine earned K-12 state licensure and qualified as a National Certified Counselor.

In 2007, both Catherine and her son, Ray, “enrolled” at The Covenant School in Nashville, Ray in junior kindergarten and Catherine as an English teacher and school counselor. With an administrative change at the school, Catherine took on the role of interim head of school in 2010, and, after a national search, she was subsequently chosen head of school in 2011. Since taking on

Catherine was named BA’s Valedictorian in 1981

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this leadership, she has added teachers and programs to the Christian elementary school (grades junior kindergarten through sixth grade), which is a ministry of Covenant Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Hillsboro Road and Harding Place in the Green Hills area of Nashville.

Impacting Lives When asked about her goals as a Christian educator and administrator, Catherine responded, “I want to encourage the faculty in their Christian walks and facilitate their instruction from a Biblical worldview.

As a school community we make connections between God’s Word, the academic curricula, current events, and life experiences. We strive to guide both the academic and spiritual development of our students to prepare them for the opportunities and challenges they will encounter. Colossians 3:17 and 23 are the verses for our all-school scripture this year, and our faculty, staff, and students strive to ‘do everything in the name

of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.’” About her time at Brentwood Academy, she states, “The Christian academic and spiritual foundation I experienced at BA through the curriculum and the Christian culture has nurtured and fortified me throughout my career and my personal journey. As an educator, citizen, and parent, I realize that my Christian faith and my education guide my thinking, decisions, and actions.”

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“I recognized that our teachers (at Brentwood Academy) challenged us to do our very best and set high standards.”

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Headmaster Curt Masters congratulates new alumnus John Baker ‘11 at graduation.

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GRADUATION CLASS OF 2011 Brentwood Academy alumni now number 2,719 following the graduation of the 107 members of the class of 2011 in May. The graduation ceremonies, held at Brentwood Baptist Church, reflected the mission of the school through student music by the Academy Singers, student speakers Taylor Wolf ‘11 and Evan Ford ‘11, and the presentation of awards.

As is the tradition at Brentwood Academy, each graduating senior heard Headmaster Curt Masters read several comments prior to

receiving a diploma from Trustee Chair Mark Graham. Written by the faculty, the comments noted the strengths, joys, and attributes of each person.

Each new graduate was presented a Bible by Alumni Council President Thomas Hunter ’00.

Faculty members Jimmy Ker and Brad Perry ‘92 were chosen by the class of 2011 to speak at Baccalaureate services, held the day before graduation.

G R A D UAT I O N AWA R D S

Valedictorian

Salutatorian

William B. Brown Founders Award

Michael Fister

Kelsey Bastian

Nathan Renfro

Andy Anderson Spiritual Life Award

Carlton Flatt Female Athlete Award

Carlton Flatt Male Athlete Award

Clyde W. Swift Faculty Award

Robert Hinson

Mendy Lovelady

Kwazel Bertrand

Carrie Causey

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THE NEXT CHAPTER

BA Class of 2011 College Choices

The members of the Class of 2011 are attending 37 different colleges in 14 different states. Students in the Class of 2011 were awarded over $5.1 million dollars in academic, leadership, and athletic scholarships, not including the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship.

Michael Fister, Evan Ford, and Ashley Rideout were named National Merit Commended Scholars, and Kelsey Bastian was named a National Merit Finalist.

The following list outlines all of the schools to which each student was offered admission.

The college each graduate attends is listed in bold print.

Kaitlin Abbey - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Kentucky, University of Mississippi

Kelsey Bastian - Auburn University, University of Kentucky, Mississippi State University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Gage Adkins - Mississippi State University, Louisiana State University, University of Mississippi

William BeAird - Naval Academy Preparatory School

Hunter Atkins - Tennessee Technological University, Middle Tennessee State University, Mississippi State University

Tyler Berlin - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, Birmingham-Southern College, Furman University, Harding University, Rhodes College, Sewanee: The University of the South

Betsy Bailey - East Tennessee State University, Murray State University, Western Kentucky University John Baker - Samford University, Belmont University, Berry College, King College

Kwazel Bertrand - Naval Academy Preparatory School, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Jaryn Bone - Western Kentucky University, Middle Tennessee State University

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Jessica Branden - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Mississippi

Faulkner Emerson - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, University of Mississippi

Katie Browner - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Tusculum College

Chelsea Esquibel - Belmont University, Colorado Christian University, Gordon College, Seattle Pacific University

Jackson Buchanon - University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University

Shannon Evins - Samford University, Auburn University, University of Georgia

Jessica Butler - Oxford College of Emory University, Furman University

Michael Fister - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Vanderbilt University, Wake Forest University

Carlos Calloway - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University Angelique Camacho - Lipscomb University, Auburn University Terrance Campbell - Middle Tennessee State University, Carson-Newman College, Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga Victor Caro - Ventura College Abbie Chapman - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Birmingham-Southern College, East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University Katherine Clemens - Samford University Randi Cleveland - Mississippi State University, BirminghamSouthern College, Eckerd College, Guilford College, Rollins College, University of Tennessee Knoxville Stuart Dale - Auburn University, Samford University Caty Dalton - Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Taylor University Josh Davies - Samford University Chaney DeLong - Belmont University, University of Alabama, Catawba College, University of Kentucky, University of Mississippi Lauren DiLucchio - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Kentucky, University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Chattanooga Fred Dilworth - Furman University, University of Kentucky, University of Tennessee Knoxville Samuel Dobberpuhl - Vanderbilt University, Seattle Pacific University Zeno DuPree - Tennessee Technological University, Western Kentucky University Madison Eley - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Samford University Isaac Ellison - Middle Tennessee State University, University of Alabama, Tuskegee University, Xavier University of Louisiana

Hayley Floyd - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Baylor University, University of Oklahoma Anna Ford - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Auburn University, University of West Alabama Evan Ford - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Boston University, University of Chicago, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, Wake Forest University, Washington University in St. Louis Jessica Ganick - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Mississippi Weldon Garlington - Tennessee State University Emily Gibbs - University of Mississippi Kate Girone - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, College of Charleston Luke Graham - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Belmont University, Columbia College, Gordon College Taylor Greene - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, Belmont University, Carson-Newman College, University of Mississippi, Samford University, Texas Christian University Matthew Hamby - Tennessee Technological University, University of Tennessee Knoxville Alexandra Harper - University of Mississippi Jaclyn Helton - Eastern University, Elon University, Emory & Henry College Robert Hinson - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Tennessee Chattanooga Will Hodge - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Mississippi Katie Hogrefe - Auburn University, Middle Tennessee State University, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University Clay Huddleston - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, Clemson University Paiton Ingram - Belmont University, Birmingham-Southern College, Lipscomb University, Samford University

Danny Johnston - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Saint Louis University, Samford University, Tennessee Technological University, Union University

John Morrison - Furman University, Centre College, College of Charleston, Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Wofford College

Matthew Keller - Spring Hill College, Auburn University, Birmingham-Southern College, University of Dayton, Elon University, Furman University, Mercer University, Millsaps College, Rhodes College, Saint Louis University, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Wofford College

Brette Moseley - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Baylor University

Derek King - Vanderbilt University

Amber Neeley Tripp - Tennessee Technological University, Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, Western Kentucky University

Cole Klippenstein - Cole will take this year to train and pursue a D-1 hockey scholarship.

Ellie Lee - Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Texas Austin, Tulane University

Ben Murphy - University of Tennessee Knoxville

Ashley Nelson - Murray State University, Auburn Univesity, University of Evansville, Lee University, Messiah College, Tennessee Technological University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Bryson Lillard - Bryan College, East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Samford University, Western Kentucky University

Taylor Norton - Berry College, Belmont University, Birmingham-Southern College, Furman University, Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Wake Forest University, Wofford College

Sam Long - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi

Edward Patterson - Auburn University

Mendy Lovelady - Belmont University, University of Mississippi Ryan Mann - University of Kentucky, University of Alabama, University of Tennessee Knoxville Drew Martin - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Middle Tennessee State University, Western Kentucky University Carolyn Matlock - University of Tampa, Carson-Newman College, Flagler College, Samford University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga Parker McCracken - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Eckerd College, University of Mississippi, University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Western Kentucky University Hayden McKay - Trevecca Nazarene University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Union University Ohan Missirian-Dill - Centre College, Birmingham-Southern College, DePauw University, High Point University, Rhodes College, Sewanee: The University of the South Brennon Mobley- Belmont University, Lee University, Samford University Ja’Lisa Montgomery - University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Mississippi

Joshua Pleasant - Tennessee Technological University Christina Priddy - Murray State University, Tennessee Technological University, University of Tennessee Martin

Sarah Jordan Priest - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, University of Mississippi, Murray State University, Samford University, Taylor Reece - Samford University Nathan Renfro - University of Maryland, Auburn University, University of Mississippi, Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville Benjamin Rhett - Mississippi State University, University of Tennessee Knoxville Ashley Rideout - Belmont University, University of Alabama, Lipscomb University, Samford University Marshall Roberts - College of Charleston, University of Alabama, Belmont University, University of Colorado at Boulder, George Washington University, University of South Carolina Cody Russell - Texas A&M University, The Citadel, Michigan State University, Virginia Military Institute Shelby Sanders - University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Mississippi, Samford University Adrienne Sandifer - Lee University, Samford University, University of Tennessee Knoxville

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Sarah Sermonet - High Point University Carolyn Smith - The Ohio State University, Boston College, DePaul University, Drexel University, Elon University, Indiana University, Marquette University, University of Minnesota, Pennsylvania State University, Villanova University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lauren Smith - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, Samford University

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Nick Smith - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Colorado State University, Samford University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga Alex Still - Tennessee Technological University, Mississippi State University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Knoxville Mason Sutton - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Harding University, Samford University Cate Thomas - University of Kentucky

something we take lightly. We recognize that our student body is diverse in interests, talents, and future aspirations.

Our programming

educates families on current needs and keeps them informed of the constant changes in college admission.

Colleges consider academic excellence a priority, but they also seek well-rounded,

Johnathan Tigg - Western Kentucky University

engaged, passionate students. Making certain

Rachel Treadwell - Samford University, University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee Knoxville

We are never hesitant to contact an admission

Shelby Tucker - University of Kentucky, University of Mississippi

our students are viewed as individuals is key. representative on behalf of our students. The number of college reps visiting our campus has increased over the past five years, and

Scott Tunnell - University of Tennessee Knoxville

this year we anticipate hosting nearly 120

Claire Whorton - University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, University of Tennessee Knoxville

their schools so we can honestly recommend

Madison Williams - Samford University, Birmingham-Southern College, Olivet Nazarene University Jack Wilson - University of Tennessee Knoxville, Auburn University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Wake Forest University

colleges. We find it important to get to know them to our students. We want to help match students with collegiate communities where they will excel.

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Sarah Wilson - Belmont University, Berry College, Furman University, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Wake Forest University Taylor Wolf - Pepperdine University, University of Georgia, University of Texas Austin Grant Womack - University of Mississippi Bekah Wright - Lee University Taylor Yamek - Moorpark College, Belmont University, Carson-Newman College, Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University John Yarbrough - Samford University, Auburn University, Harding University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga College counseling staff members Shelley Miller (left), Julie Shavers (center) and Courtney Jones (right) join students in a Q & A session with college recruiters at a recent college fair at BA.

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Matt Hoppe ‘95 leads Iraqi children in a basketball clinic in Baghdad.

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t was July, in the middle of one of the hottest summers on record in Tennessee, and in the heart of the brief TSSAA “Dead Period” when secondary school coaches have a break because they aren’t allowed to practice. It was free time for Matt Hoppe ‘95, who teaches

sixth grade humanities at Brentwood Academy and coaches sixth grade football as well as middle and high school basketball. Coach Hoppe found somewhere hotter: Iraq.

“It was 120 degrees the day I left [Iraq],” Hoppe said. “I literally felt if I stood still I might catch fire.”

Hoppe was one of 35 coaches from across the United States who went to Iraq as representatives of a sports organization (that must be unnamed) to offer sports and coaching clinics in a nation that has been at war for most of two generations. Two generations of children have known war, not organized play. Now, although the Bible can’t be openly taught by Americans, Christian coaches can teach game skills and coaching techniques to a hungry audience, and at the same time they can model Christian living. “We’re using sports,” Hoppe said, “as a platform to build relationships and trust.”

Several women, including Cleveland, Tennessee native and NBA Atlanta Dream player Brittney Jackson, led a basketball camp for girls in Arbil in northern Iraq. Ten others conducted a basketball fundamentals camp in

Baghdad. There was a volleyball camp and an adaptive all-sports camp for disabled children ages five to 17, most of whom were missing limbs or had other war injuries. In Iraq, there are lots of children who are victims of war.

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A Common Language Hoppe was one of three who led a coaching clinic in Baghdad for Iraqi adults. Several Baghdad University students assisted. Some of the Iraqis spoke limited English, but translators were always present.

“All the coaches loved having us there, constantly asking questions. They couldn’t get enough of the basketball X’s and O’s and strategy,” Hoppe said.

“They were a bunch of sponges.”

The Iraqi junior national team was there to demonstrate on the floor the plays Hoppe and the other Americans were describing. “It was awesome getting to know them, hearing their stories, talking basketball with them, and, most of all, loving them by trying to encourage them.”

Hoppe found that Iraqis primarily play zone defense. One of his most interesting experiences was showing them man-to-man defense, his explanations translated from English to Arabic, and watching the result.

One-on-One At every break, the Iraqi coaches challenged Hoppe and his team. Hoppe said, “They always wanted to play us. I was exhausted every day.”

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“Pride is important in Islam,” Hoppe continued. “It’s a key element of their culture, often more important than life and death.” Sports offer Iraqis a way to build pride in their country in peace.

“They can compete internationally” and be part of the world community. Sports is a relatively new idea in contemporary Iraq as in other Middle Eastern nations.

There are only two gyms in the entire city of Baghdad. Why? Iraqis told Hoppe that Saddam “did a lot of torture there, so we blew them up.” A new, huge, 500-acre sports complex is under construction as Iraq is trying to build infrastructure for Olympic training.

Air conditioning in gyms is nonexistent. “With the windows open it was 100 degrees on the playing floor,” Hoppe said. “Then the dust was all over the floor.” Dust in Iraqi air is a force of nature, so sliding was a constant hazard.

A Break from War Hoppe met older Iraqi Olympic basketball players who were excited by the reemergence of sports in the nation’s social structure. “All we’ve known is war,” they told him, as Iraq has been at war for decades with Iran and other countries including the U.S. Desert Storm.

“We’re building trust, building relationships.” The eventual result, Hoppe feels, is that he and others can “speak into their lives the hope and faith that we, as Christians, have.”

The team’s expenses were underwritten by a grant from the United States Embassy and by the Iraqi Department of the Interior. The group stayed in Baghdad, near the Green Zone and a mile from the often pictured Hands of Victory, an enormous arch made using casts of Saddam’s hands

holding crossed swords. “There were checkpoints everywhere,” Hoppe said.

Constant security was provided by the Iraqi Department of the Interior and by a private security firm.

While Saddam was a ruthlessly oppressive leader, Iraqis told Hoppe that they at least knew what to expect during his regime. The cruelty was predictable. Now, one girl told Hoppe, “we live in constant fear of walking out to the car and it blowing up or stopping at a checkpoint and the next car blowing up.” Hoppe found that, in spite of their fears, Iraqis “loved talking to Americans.” They would crowd around asking if Hoppe and his team members knew Britney Spears, Shakira or Kobe Bryant. They were excited to find that Hoppe came from the same town where Miley Cyrus lived. “Do you know her?” they asked.

Hoppe left Iraq convinced that “the Iraqi people are a very loving, kind, and joyful people. Their culture is extremely gracious, generous, and hospitable. They love Americans. They want us to come to their country, spend time with them, to love them. There is not a lot of hope; they live in constant fear. They desperately need Jesus and the hope and salvation that He offers which we should go show them and tell them about.”

In December, Hoppe is going back, this time to Basra.

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POAs gather at a recent tailgate party, just one of the special events introduced this fall as a way for parents of alumni to stay in touch.

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Karen Simpson and Ellen Adams

Earlier this year, a group of parents of alumni started meeting to discuss ways to reconnect with one another and the extended Brentwood Academy family.

Ellen Adams (Jeffrey ’07, Kristin ’10) and Karen Simpson (Jamie ’03, Greg ’04, Scott ’10) have been gathering information and meeting with other “POAs” to plan events and gatherings that meet the needs of this group.

The first POA newsletter was mailed this fall and a Facebook page was launched, as well as a special page on the Brentwood Academy website (www. brentwoodacademy.com/poa). The group also established an email address (poa@ brentwoodacademy.com) so that POAs could submit their updated email addresses and contact information.

On September 30, the group hosted its first “Tailgating on the Quad” gathering.

More than 40 POAs enjoyed food and fellowship before the home football

game against Baylor. In October, the first continuing education class, “Basic Digital Camera Skills,” was introduced and led by photographer and POA Renee Yarbrough (Leslie ’04, Rebecca ’05, John ’11). On October 21, a special reception for POAs was held on the balcony of the athletic building during the home football game against Ensworth.

If you are the parent of a Brentwood Academy alumnus and have not received your newsletter, please contact us at poa@ brentwoodacademy.com. We look forward to introducing even more opportunities for this group to connect.

Scan the QR code to access more information about gatherings and classes.

Karen Simpson and Ellen Adams lead the charge to help POAs stay connected.

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Jessica Lundy ‘03 passionate about student success

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ost people coming out of university with an international business degree probably look to lofty heights, thinking about how they can parlay that piece of paper into the highest possible salary. Not Jessica Lundy ‘03.

Though she says her parents didn’t necessarily understand why she chose instead to enter the Teach for America program, they encouraged and supported her in the decision. Lundy understands the importance of good teachers, and what education—regardless of one’s economic status in childhood— truly means to the youth of America, and the difference it makes.

“Teach for America is committed to seeing every student succeed,” she says. “Effective teachers and principals are what really determines a student’s outcome in school. I believe in the mission, the values and the mindset that Teach for America instills in their teachers—and it opened the door for me to discover my passion: Working to provide every student with a top-quality education.”

Working with Teach for America, Lundy says she learned two important things: First, that teaching is a “relentless pursuit—as a teacher I have to

be data-driven and flexible, and I need to be ready to adapt to my students’ level of readiness,” and also she understood the concept of being a life-long learner: “There are always new strategies to implement, new ways to differentiate for students and weaknesses to improve upon.”

Having finished her time with the organization, she’s moved on, making use of all she learned by opting to teach 9th grade algebra not at an elite preparatory school, but at LEAD Academy in North Nashville.

“I was ultimately led to LEAD for two reasons. A former colleague from Memphis had joined the LEAD faculty and could not stop talking about the positive aspects of the school.

The second reason is LEAD Public Schools founder Jeremy Kane. He founded LEAD with the motto ‘Whatever It Takes,’ and I believe that in my classroom every day.”

LEAD began as a 9th-gradeonly facility, growing in size as it affirms its commitments to achieve a 100-percent graduation rate and to encourage each and every student to attend a four-year college. “Yes, it’s tougher than other schools,” says Lundy, referencing the

longer school day and the fact that “excuses are not an option.”

“Every child, no matter their background or socio-economic status, deserves to have a highquality education delivered by effective and supportive teachers. When students are held to high expectations, they will rise to meet the challenge.

I believe students all over Nashville are capable of being some of the top students in Tennessee if we ask and push them to rise to that expectation.

No student is too far behind, no student is too much to handle.

As teachers, administrators and educational leaders, we have to believe that our students can and want to succeed. These students are the next generation of leaders in our community and it’s our job to mold and shape them through education,” declares Lundy.

It is this kind of commitment that ensures her students will be the community leaders we need and want.

This article is reprinted, with permission, from Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, November 2011. The “Heroes” issue celebrates Nashvillians who “walk the walk.”

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Photo by Brook Boling

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Bo Knox ‘06 and wife, Kendall, explore new careers and a new culture as educators in Ankara, Turkey.

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An Education in Culture Bo Knox ‘06 Finds Common Ground Teaching in Turkey

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o Knox ’06, and his wife, Kendall, began their life as newlyweds by following their call to Ankara, Turkey, to serve as missionary teachers this year. Kendall teaches kindergarten, while Bo covers high school English, English as a Second Language, Algebra for ESL and a course on character (an exploration into what good character is, and how students can implement those traits into their lives).

Bo, a 2010 graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in English, recently reflected on the couple’s journey to Turkey and his personal journey that led him to become an overseas educator.

What events led you to take a teaching position in Turkey?

Well, that is a story in itself. My wife and I had made the decision to pursue overseas teaching specifically. I was initially offered a job in South Korea for a government teaching position. We prepared to leave by getting rid of our apartment, canceling cell phones, etc. Unfortunately, a last minute complication with our paperwork made the

trip impossible, and we were unable to go. We were heartbroken and confused. We felt the Lord had led us in a direction that had been unjustly shut off. That very week we heard about Turkey. There was a school there operated within the Network of International Christian Schools and OASIS International Schools that desperately needed an English teacher and a kindergarten teacher. This opportunity was perfect for us. We instantly recognized God’s provision: He had closed one opportunity and opened another that better served Him. NICS operates Christian schools all over the world and seeks to spread quality Christian education, as well as to spread and to support those currently serving the Lord abroad by allowing them to stay in the field without sacrificing the education of their children. After hearing this, and some prayerful consideration, we left for Ankara, Turkey, a few weeks later.

Why not teach in the U.S.?

There are several reasons. The opportunity to experience another culture and live there for a few years has always been a dream of ours. I have always been a proponent of multiculturalism and leapt at the

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opportunity to teach kids from all over the world.

Then lastly, the ideals and mission of this school and organization are something that my wife and I strongly believe in.

What do you feel makes you a good teacher?

We will see how good a teacher I am when first quarter midterms come out. Kidding aside, I had great role models. My teachers at Brentwood Academy and at UT were exceptional and inspiring. Not only were they good examples of what teachers should be, but they filled me with a passion for the subject of English.

I like to think that I keep a high-energy classroom and can back that energy with technical knowledge about the subjects I teach.

Who were some of the teachers and what were some of the experiences at BA that contributed to your interest in education as a profession?

The volume and quality of reading done at Brentwood Academy is one of the biggest testaments to the academic side of the triangle. The authors we read and the subject matter that our teachers were brave enough to engage in impressed me.

As for specific teachers, I credit two years of class under Mrs. Brenda Evans with kick-starting my

Turkish countryside

interest in analytical reading. Mr. David Sawyer challenged me to be a better writer. Realistically, the non-academic things I learned at BA were most important. Most of those I learned from Coach Charlie Harper. His humble attitude and servant leadership are things that I attempt to emulate still.

I think BA fosters an atmosphere of academic exploration for students who want it. Offering varied courses, solid material, and quality teaching exposes students to ideas. Brentwood Academy exists to facilitate those ideas and to plant the seeds of lifelong learning.

What have been the greatest challenges so far?

There are cultural challenges simply living in Turkey. Being away from family and friends is difficult. The religious and philosophical climate here is completely different from America. Although not radical like other countries in the Middle East, Turkey is sometimes referred to as the “lost nation” since there are fewer native Christians per capita than any other country in the world. (There are roughly 5,000 Christians in a country of 75 million people).

As far as schooling goes, there are challenges specific to an international school like ours. Our teachers must be able to instruct in multiple subjects. I teach all of the high school English as a Second Language courses, algebra, and a Bible class alternative called “A Life of Character.” Teachers here spend lots of time planning since several of us have five or six different preps, and our course load can vary yearly according to vacancies in staffing. Also, understanding and addressing the needs of our student base is obviously difficult. I personally have students from over 20 countries. When teaching English, I must adjust my

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UPCOMING@BA strategy for students who come from a Romantic language as opposed to Asian language, since the languages and thought processes are so different.

We must make our curriculum for world culture, which means that I must take out “Americanisms” that would confuse them. These things and various other considerations must be taken in order to give students the best chance for success.

To teach these kids, I can’t make assumptions about what they should know since they come out of different school systems. I can’t assume that the same type of thought processes that are taught in western schools informs their reasoning. My actions and direction as a teacher must be viewed through a culture-neutral lens to be most effective.

Beyond teaching, this still applies. As the western world becomes increasingly xenophobic, I must look at my situation separate from any cultural or political context that has been fostered at home. These are people, and my witness to them should be founded in the eternal principles of God’s grace and forgiveness rather than the whimsical nature of culture and politics.

When you were little, what did you think you wanted to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a mix between Darth Vader and a Tyrannosaurus Rex. That has since become my retirement plan.

November 17 • Fall Ensemble Night November 22 • Thanksgiving Service and Lunch December 2, 3, 4 • Fine Art Show and Sale December 4 • Christmas Chorus Concert December 8 • Christmas Band Concert December 15 • Academy Players Fall Improv Show January 25 - 27 • Upper School Winterim February 2, 4, 5 • Middle School Play Holes February 4 • Admission Day February 6 • Joe Campbell Service Day February 6-10 • Spiritual Emphasis Week March 15 • Spring Ensembles Night March 16-25 • Spring Break March 27 • Academy Singers Concert

full calendar of events

brentwoodacademy.com/events InsideBA - Service Day 2011

For more information on the Knoxes’ adventures, visit their blog at knoxesinturkey.blogspot.com, and for information on supporting them, email knoxesinturkey@gmail.com.

Scan the QR code to watch the InsideBA video, Service Day 2011.

Check it out!

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Shay Laws ‘04

LIFE IN LITHUANIA A Fulbright Scholarship and Passion for Teaching Fuel Journey In a personal statement that accompanied her application for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant, Shay Laws ’04 wrote of experiences working with an indigenous tribe in Costa Rica, working in an international camp, and studying abroad in Ireland: “Each experience added to an understanding of myself; I could make an impact on the world by investing myself in others.”

On October 1, Shay arrived as the only American in the village of Luksiai, Lithuania, where she will likely invest more of herself than she could have imagined when she wrote those words in her application. She is embarking on a nine-month adventure as an English teaching assistant in a very small farming community in a country with a name that when translated means “where the rain goes.”

In addition to the harsh climate and language barrier, Shay says she is a little skeptical about the food. “I understand they eat a lot of pork, rye bread and beets.”

Fueled by Enthusiasm Even bad food cannot squelch the enthusiasm that is apparent as Shay speaks about her passion for taking all that she has learned and translating it into her new experience.

“I began my teaching career in the classroom as a Teach for America corps member in a limited English speaking school while simultaneously earning a master’s of education with an emphasis on special education,” notes Shay. “Over the past three years, I have researched, practiced and reflected on high quality educational programs and strategies for all learners, and I am passionate about education and leadership development in diverse settings.” She adds, “The cultural immersion and language development that I will engage in excites me as I will continue to work with different student groups and educational systems.”

A First for Lithuania Shay is particularly excited about helping bridge interests between her Lithuanian students and students in the United States. She is the first Fulbright recipient to work in the country. A large part of her work will include culture-sharing activities. “I am hoping to do this through pen pal programs, Skype conferences, photo documentaries, and, of course, teaching English,” Shay explains. “I would love to use Brentwood Academy students and classrooms in this process if I can.”

Shay credits her BA experience for helping spark her interest in other cultures. “BA inspires students to be

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“I have met so many people and been so many places that I would never have gone if I had just followed the ‘Shay’ plan. God has shown me that I can be a planner, but His plans are so much bigger,” says Shay. “I am so thankful for this opportunity. I am so blessed.”

Life After Lithuania?

Shay, who was a communication major at DePauw University and graduated cum laude, intends to pursue another master’s degree in higher education administration following her Fulbright experience. She has deferred admission to the University of Denver.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and established in 1946, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition aims to increase mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange while serving as a catalyst for long-term leadership development. It is the largest American international exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advance research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.

Read Shay’s blog about her journey to Lithuania at

www.endlesslyfascinated.com

Recent posts from Shay’s blog...

October 25 To meet the objective of “culture sharing” in my conversation classes, I’m leading discussions on some American traditions, holidays, and history. One thing that I forgot to mention was that today was National Greasy Foods Day. Who knew?

October 21 Have you ever been to a yoga class in another country that was instructed in another language? I HAVE!

October 7 Today there was an article about me in the newspaper! I even had two color pictures! The article was very kind. It simply introduced me and explained why I’ve come to this region to teach English.

Shay’s students and colleagues eagerly greeted her the first weekend in Lithuania.

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Coach Charlie Harper

Hands Off Baton

Coach Charlie Harper wrapped up his 28-year career as Brentwood Academy head track coach at the end of the 2011 track season with a state championship. He retired as the most successful high school track coach in state history. Harper was honored at the annual Harper Relays on the Brentwood Academy campus last spring.

Since 1983, Harper has coached boys’ track teams, winning an astounding 15 state championships.

Additionally, he has coached dozens of individual state champions in both running and field events.

Several of the BA athletes who have gone on to compete at the college level include Jason Patrick ‘89 at the University of Texas, Clark Humphreys ‘94 at Auburn University, Andrew Bumbalough ‘05 at Georgetown University, Marty Ross ‘06 at William and Mary, Chris Vaughn ‘08 at Indiana University, and Ben Davies ‘08 at the University of Georgia. Josh Davies ‘11 most recently accepted a track scholarship at Samford University.

Harper is known for being an encourager as well as an outstanding coach. A former team member and current Brentwood Academy coach who competed at Auburn, Hunt Atkins ‘97 notes “Coach Harper has taught all of us to walk humbly, live honorably, and compete with the spirit of the Lord. Very few men truly lead with actions more than with words, and Coach Harper does it better than anybody.”

Another former team member who currently teaches and coaches at Brentwood Academy, Marshall Smith ‘92 had this to say about his former coach: “The Christ-like impact he’s had on countless young men and women will be his lasting legacy. It’s amazing the ability he has to connect with young people and that results in being able to motivate his athletes to excel. He will be greatly missed as a track coach but, thankfully, he will continue to impact the lives of young people as a teacher at Brentwood Academy.”

Harper will continue teaching history at the school.

Current faculty member and coach Brad Perry ‘92 will head the boys’ track program next season.

2011 State Championship Track Team

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Dennis Hall teaches a math class of freshmen in 1973. This photo was taken in the old commons area where the college counseling office and faculty workroom are now located.

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Above: Cindy Tripp and Marcia Bowen prepare to share with colleagues at the most recent “First Monday.”

Right: Faculty and staff hear from Elizabeth Edmonds Walker ‘03 in the October workshop.

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Faculty Invest in One Another The value that Cindy Tripp places on continuing education for teachers comes from experience…lots of it. BA’s Dean of Faculty has taught 23 years here and helped implement “First Mondays” as an outlet for her colleagues to share professional development opportunities across all disciplines.

“As a school, we are committed to support teachers so they can attend professional development workshops and conferences.

However, we would hear time after time that teachers would go to conferences and get great ideas, but then return to the classroom with little time to reflect and implement,” explained Tripp.

As Tripp and Headmaster Curt Masters discussed how to help educators gain even more from their continuing education experiences, they decided to offer open sessions where the teachers could bring

conferences back to BA and share them with fellow teachers. This not only gives conference attendees the chance to reflect on what they’ve learned, but by “teaching” the information to others, it allows them to see how techniques and applications can apply across grade levels and disciplines.

“You get to see your colleagues speaking from their passion,” said Tripp. “You get to know each other better. Seeing someone speaking about the thing they like the best, and they have joy in it, is exciting.”

More for the Money The resources the school is investing in one teacher’s training now can reach many more and the value increases. The First Monday program has allowed BA to mine the resources within the faculty. It costs very little to implement and occurs in an environment that builds community and excitement. Tripp said that because the campus is spread out, the program gives faculty an opportunity to get to know someone who they may not often see on a daily basis.

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“We are very fortunate to have faculty who want to get better, whether that is by attending a workshop or just spending 30 minutes brainstorming with a colleague.”

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“We are fortunate to have faculty who want to get better, whether that is by attending a workshop or just spending 30 minutes brainstorming with a colleague,” said Tripp.

following day, those students would be on deck to explain their question and answer to the whole group. She found students taking ownership and becoming excited about their turn.

This is the fourth year the First Monday program has been offered. Meetings take place in the afternoon and three faculty members sign up ahead of time to present. The first Monday in October, Lisa Springman, middle school English teacher, Elizabeth Edmonds Walker ‘03, middle school science teacher, and Marcia Bowen, upper school French teacher, took the platform to share information from recent conferences.

Becoming a Student Again

Master Teacher Walker shared findings from research she conducted while earning her master’s degree. Her study focused on the characteristics of a master teacher and how students and teachers ranked the various characteristics. The results encouraged teachers to consider a student’s perspective on what they find helpful from instructors in a classroom.

Learning and the Brain Springman attended a conference in Boston called “Learning and the Brain” which was attended by educators, physicians and psychologists. “We learned that students learn best by teaching information to others and through direct experience,” she said.

Springman said this encouraged her to implement a new idea for homework.

Instead of giving every student 20 questions to answer, she gave each of them one different question. The

Bowen shared about a meeting she attended on the revised Advanced Placement tests and how the changes will impact our programs. “At the conference, I found that I love being a student again. It is great to connect with other French teachers and to watch the experts at work,” Bowen explained. She also shared a glimpse into how she is using electronic media (Skype, video, You Tube music, etc.) to engage students. She recently showed a video of BA alumna Joanna Causey Michael ’02, who is serving in Cameroon, Africa (a francophone country). Joanna described her work there as a Bible translator and gave students a look at her home, while speaking only in French.

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Science and Religion Why Use Technology?

The Big Questions in Science Using Music in the Classroom Strategies for Improving Test Questions Oral History in the Classroom Using Google Earth

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The cast and crew from the 2011 Spring Musical Oliver

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2011 National Forensics League Tournament

Will Boling: second place in Impromptu Speaking, fifth place in Original Oratory.

Cooper Smith and Madison Reynolds: second place in Duo Interpretation.

Ellie Lovell and Michael Donisi: fourth place in Duo Interpretation.

Michael Donisi: fourth place in Humorous Interpretation.

Cooper Smith and Michael Rankin: semifinalist (top 12) in Humorous Interpretation.

Taylor Norton ‘11 placed second in the nation in Impromptu Speaking. He also placed in the top 30 in Original Oratory.

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BA mom Jennifer Vickery Smith recounts her experiences shared with students, faculty, and parents.

I’ve never been good at hiding my expressions.

Maybe it was the look on my face or the slower pace I was keeping compared to the rest of my family as we walked through Cristopher’s village. The translator studied me for a moment and asked, “Are you prepared for what you are about to see…what do you think his house is going to be like?” I hesitated for just a moment, then proceeded to tell him that the Lord had already ordered every step we had taken so far on this trip, so I had no doubt He had prepared my heart for today.

The Journey Begins Our group of 17, led by BA faculty members, Coach Jimmy Ker and Mrs. Jordan Elam, had arrived in the Dominican Republic three days earlier. Our primary purpose was to assist a group of missionaries in San Pedro, who, eight years earlier, started the Iglesia Bautiste Church. The church is the centerpiece of several growing ministries including a Christian school and a baseball academy.

After a travel day on Saturday, we joined the Spanish-speaking congregation on Sunday morning for worship service. My sons, Cooper ‘16 and Conner, brought along their guitars and played and sang during the service.

What a joy to see the congregation clapping along and smiling, even though most of them did not understand a word of English. It was a beautiful reminder that true worship has a language all its own.

On Sunday, the group jumped right in to lead our first Bible club. This was the students’ first interaction with Dominican children, and it did not take long for a special connection to develop. The children loved joining in as Shelby Collins ‘14, Allyson Collins ‘15, and Caroline Hodge ‘13 taught the children hand motions to Christian children’s songs.

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Shelby Collins ‘14 shares a digital photo with Dominican children, many of whom had never before seen a picture of themselves.

Triangle Magazine On Monday, we saw the many ministries the church is using to reach the hearts of the Dominican people. We spent most of our week helping with construction at Las Palmas, a school offering one of the only opportunities for a bilingual Christian education in San Pedro. We also toured Vision-Land, a 45acre compound, where the ministry is building a baseball complex. Future plans call for a new, larger school and special housing for women and children rescued from the streets.

We also visited a dress shop the ministry uses to share the gospel and employ women as seamstresses and shop workers.

Through this self-sustaining ministry, women have been able to turn their lives around with rewarding job opportunities. This was a highlight for the girls on the trip, especially Aubrey Collins ‘14 who knew about the ministry’s need for formal dresses.

Aubrey donated a beautiful teal blue dress that can now be rented and worn by young ladies in the Dominican for special occasions.

Batter Up In the Dominican, baseball has a tremendous impact on the overall culture. Young Latin American boys see the major leagues as a road to fame and fortune, a way to escape poverty. Everywhere you look you see young boys playing baseball on make-shift diamonds. They are playing for a chance to sign with a major league team like their Dominican heroes Robinson Cano of the Yankees or Albert Pujols of the Cardinals.

Monday afternoon we participated in baseball clinics with more than 60 boys. They all came dressed in uniforms, ready to play. They were a little surprised to see some very athletic girls, Claire Womack ‘14, Kendall Parsons ‘14, and Betsy Bailey ‘11, snagging balls in the outfield! When the balls and bats were put away, we ended the afternoon with Mrs. Elam sharing Bible stories in their native language.

Tuesday and Wednesday we moved from baseball to allhands-on-deck labor, helping to clean up and paint a new school building that will open this summer. We painted classrooms, the exterior of the building, and even a swimming pool, which will be used for swim lessons.

Meeting Cristopher Mid-week our family broke out on our own special adventure, one that the Lord had clearly called us to and prepared us

for. Nearly two years earlier, we learned about Compassion International and chose to sponsor a child in the Dominican Republic. Through monthly sponsorships, the organization identifies and assists children in impoverished areas around the world to assure their basic needs are met and that they are presented with the gospel.

Our boys, Cooper and Conner, chose “Cristopher” when they read about his love of baseball and music. For months, the boys exchanged letters and drawings with the six-year-old. It wasn’t until after we had committed to be a part of Brentwood Academy’s Dominican trip that we realized this trip was going to take us to Cristopher’s home.

With the help of the Compassion team, we were able to meet Cristopher and spend an unforgettable day with him.

With the help of a guide and translator, we saw Cristopher face-to-face for the first time. As we walked into the center, sitting inside with two other adorable Dominican boys was the child I could have picked out of a crowd of hundreds, the face that had hung on our refrigerator for months, the child we had prayed for, and about whom we were so curious.

He greeted us with a warm smile and didn’t shy away from the hugs and attention we showered on him. Cristopher loved the backpack we gave him filled with markers, colored paper, sunglasses, and the jersey of his favorite Dominican player, Albert Pujols. A small container of bubbles brought the biggest smile.

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A small home is used as a tutoring center for more than 300 children who qualify for Compassion’s program in that village, some of them sponsored like Cristopher, others waiting for someone to choose them. The children are helped with school assignments, work on basic life skills, and learn about God’s love for each of them.

Later in the morning we walked down a dirt road to Cristopher’s home. Passing roaming chickens, pigs, and horses, we arrived at a home made of cinder blocks and sheets of tin. Inside, eager neighbors and family gathered inside the tiny home, anxious to meet us. Perhaps my favorite moment was when Cristopher eagerly handed us an envelope containing the letters, drawings, and photos we had been sending to him for the past two years. The program and our efforts to help this young life became so real to me in that instant.

Before the day was over, we took him to meet the BA team, who treated him like a rock star. Cristopher posed for pictures with all the girls, and he really soaked in the attention.The end of the day was difficult, but I wanted Cristopher to have only happy memories of his special day. We gave quick hugs and let him know we would be writing often. I was simply thankful the tears I had been holding in all day waited to come until we pulled out of his village. Our effort to be a blessing to this little boy turned out to be one of the greatest gifts our family has received.

Village Bible Club Thursday morning we traveled an hour to the capitol city for an historical tour of Santo Domingo. It was a nice break from

the week of hard work but the group’s most difficult task was yet to come.

That evening we held a Bible Club in a Haitian village just outside San Pedro. The poverty was the worst we saw all week. Dozens of barefoot, unclothed children, some sick with coughs and runny noses, greeted us. But they all had big, happy grins as they filed into a Red Cross room half the size of a typical BA classroom to sing and hear about Jesus.

I watched a little boy, filthy with very little clothing, find comfort in simply reaching out to rest his hand on Amanda Haley’s ‘14 knee as he sat listening to the Bible story. Other little ones climbed up in Katherine Kay’s ‘14 lap to stare at the pretty fair-haired girl. And little two-year-old “Thomas,” as Palmer Shipp ‘13 called him, stayed glued to her hip the entire time. I became emotional as Conner asked if he could take off the shirt he was wearing to give to a little boy who didn’t have one.

Each night back at the hotel Coach Ker would lead us as we gathered in a circle to share our highs and lows of the day.

Spending a week of my summer with these awesome students made me so grateful to know my son is surrounded at BA by kids with wonderful character and taught by caring faculty members who are teaching them to serve others by doing so alongside them.

To learn more about the ministry in San Pedro go to www.drvision.org and for more on Compassion International, or to sponsor a child, go to www.compassion.com

Left: The BA team spent most of their week helping with construction at a San Pedro school. Right: Cooper ‘16 and Conner Smith met Cristopher, their family’s Compassion International Sponsor Child.

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Impact your World 2011-2012 A nnu a l G iv ing

The impact of a Brentwood Academy experience extends far beyond graduation day. The ripple effects go deep and wide and are as diverse as the individuals whose lives are impacted by their time here. Imprints of the BA mission show up in a college classroom, in the boardroom, and in the courtroom, on the mission field, on the playing field, and on the battlefield. Lives are impacted every day at Brentwood Academy through relationships, instruction and community.

The Annual Fund is critical to the daily operation of Brentwood Academy, and your gift, which impacts the educational experience of each student, lasts a lifetime. Please prayerfully consider how you can help us continue our mission to nurture and challenge each whole person to the glory of God.

Pictured above (left to right) are Pat Ralls, Brad Perry ‘92, Caroline Greene ‘13 and Don Logan ‘81

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Impact Your World Video Series Meet Pat Ralls, Caroline Greene ‘13, Brad Perry ‘92, Cliff Taylor ‘03, Joshua Lester ‘13, Don Logan ‘81, and others who are investing their BA experience and impacting the world.

Visit www.facestellthestory.com to see and hear their personal stories of impact in this video series.

2011-12 Annual Giving

Meet the Challenge Make a Greater Impact This year, we will repeat the Challenge Gift program that was introduced last year and resulted in more than $100,000 in additional gifts. The key is participation. Every gift pledged results in even more money contributed

Scan the QR code to watch the video series.

by one of our generous Challenge Gift donors if we reach 100% participation.

Participation equals greater impact!

Integral by David Arms Brentwood Academy parent and reknowned artist David Arms created a commemorative painting that captures the significance of each person’s participation in last year’s campaign. The original painting will remain displayed at Brentwood Academy as a reminder of the importance of working together with one mind and purpose.

A nest is made up of so many different parts, but each part is integral. It is symbolic of the significance of each part

100% Participation Challenges for Current Families 6th Grade: $10,000 7th Grade: $15,000 8th Grade: $10,000 9th Grade: $10,000 10th Grade: $10,000 11th Grade: $10,000 12th Grade: $10,000

that every person plays in our community. Every gift given makes an impact. Annual Giving is about everyone coming together with one mind, one purpose and one goal.

David Arms

Look for additional challenges for alumni, parents of alumni and other groups to be announced soon.

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A Culture of Giving Parent Satisfaction Makes a Statement to New Parent and Development Team Member Andi Holbrook “I was first drawn to BA as a prospective parent because of the authenticity of relationships here,” says Andi Holbrook, BA’s newest development team member and parent of a new seventh grader. After taking the BA position in July, Andi says her goal has been to talk to as many people as possible so that she can better understand the culture of trust and leadership that she sensed when researching schools for her daughter.

“Having worked in communications and development for independent schools for 20 years, I was intrigued by the fact that the school had 100% parent participation in the annual fund last year. I wanted to understand how and why parents would be motivated to be so involved.”

“Annual giving is an expression of confidence beyond the commitment of faculty and volunteers, beyond tuition dollars already invested in a child’s education. All independent schools strive for 100% parent participation in the annual fund, but seldom is it ever achieved,” says Holbrook.

Already this year BA has seen a repeat of faculty and board giving. Holbrook says

she looks forward to working with the development team to support the good work of teachers and coaches who live out our mission daily.

“I think I speak for many of these other new parents when I say that we have experienced the ‘nurturing’ piece of the mission. Students and teachers have gone out of their way to be welcoming and thoughtful. I think that is where the authenticity of the mission is shown,” she says.

Andi came to Brentwood Academy after serving as director of development at another local independent school. Prior to that, she spent five years as the associate director of the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools after working as communications director in a Nashville school.

“After being here a few months now, I am even more confident that BA is poised to move in a positive direction with the board’s clear direction for the strategic plan, the endowment and the campus master plan,” she says.

Visit facestellthestory.com for more information on Brentwood Academy Annual Giving.

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Shanera Williamson and Andi Holbrook connect as new parents

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2011 EAGLE CLASSIC SPONSORS Title Sponsor

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Ace Alarms Advent The Billington Family Brentwood Builders, LLC Crowe Horwath FirstBank Frank E. Neal & Co., Inc. G. Allen West ‘94, D.D.S. Orthodonist Grand Avenue Limousine Healthtech Management Services Jim Kennedy Sales and Leasing Knestrick Contractor, Inc., Bill Knestrick ‘82 Lee Company Maggart & Associates PC NHI Billing Services Nashville Sporting Goods Northwestern Mutual Financial Network David Knox ‘90 & Al Waldrop ‘80 Pinnacle National Bank Premier Orthopaedics Reliant Bank Richards and Richards, Bo Richards ‘03 Star Physical Therapy SunTrust Bank Swingpal Team Air Distributing Jeremy Pharr of Thompson and Associates TrustCore USBank Vanderbilt Bone and Joint Wheelhouse, LLC Keith Williams and Associates, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors, Thomas Hunter ‘00 Williamson County Realtors

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Brentwood Academy Leadership Trustee Board 2011-2012

Parents Association Board 2011-2012

Advisory Board 2011-2012

Buddy Bacon ‘82, Chair J. Mac Brown ‘83, Chair-elect Mary Lee Bartlett Rachel Willilams Burgin ‘80 Holly Dobberpuhl Mark Graham Dr. Mike Helton ‘88 Mickey Jacobs Journey Johnson Pat Ralls Mitzi Renfro Carl Storey III ’76 Daryl Terry Alan Whorton Glenn Wilson

Laura Burkhart, President Sherri Boatright, President-elect Debbie Atkins Jody Bacon Kim Beamon Joseph Binkley Patsy Brown Joey Coppage Troy Dean ‘89 Thomas Dodd Jim Knestrick ’86 Betsy Koch Jamie Lee Kathy Lee Nancy McBride LeaAnn Renner Christie Smith Karen Stone Callie Fowlkes Victory ‘83 Dana Whitehurst Dr. Jeffrey Yost

Ellen Adams Steve Adams Leigh Atkins Valeria Ball Melinda Balser Brad Berlin Herb Berry Mike Blalock ’76 Dottie Bullard Michelle Broadbent Laura Burkhart Carolyn Campbell Fred Cassetty DS ‘54 The Honorable Cornelia Clark Jared Cowan ’87 Jan Rodgers Dale ’80 Anne Davis Dianne Dudney Dawn Eaton Dee Glossinger Boothe Blanton Farley ’98 Carl Haley, Jr. Bill Hampton Suzy Goodwin Heath ’84 Hal Henninger Scott Holmes ‘91 Thomas Hunter ‘00 Judith Johnson Beth Ingram Alex Joyce Gordon Kennedy ‘78 Jim Kennedy Bill Kottas Wanda Luna Rob Lundy ’98 Jimmy Miller DS ’50 Dr. John Moore Jeff Moseley Sgt. John Patton Clay Perry ’00 Nancy Leonard Phillips ’78 Joe Price DS ’50 Kathryn Roberson Sylvia Roberts Karen Simpson Jane Smith Maggie Speight Cliff Taylor ‘03 Lana Thrasher Reen Vogel Kristi Lee Warren Scott Wells ’99 Dr. Allen West ’94 Jim Whatley Jayne Wochomurka

Honorary Trustees C. Dan Brown 1983-1986, 1991-1995, 2007-2009 Albert Gasser (deceased) T. P. Kennedy (deceased) Walter Knestrick 1976-1986 Hampton Pitts 1992-1998 Ambassador Joe M. Rodgers (deceased) Ben Rowan 1979-1985 William E. Sheriff 1978-1984 Dr. William Wadlington 1973-1982 Richard Wright 1994 -2005

Administration Curtis G. Masters, Headmaster William B. Brown, Jr., Headmaster Emeritus Ray Mullican ’80, Assistant Head for Finance, Development and Communication Paul Compton, Upper School Director Nancy Simpkins Brasher ’73, Middle School Director Cynthia Tripp, Dean of Faculty Kent Bradford, Dean of Students Rian Berger, Spiritual Life Director Ralph Potter, Athletic Director Sue Gering, Admission Director Susan Shafer, Communications Director Mark McFerran, External Affairs Director Andi Holbrook, Donor Relations Director Leah Hoskins, Public Relations/Publications Director Lulu Luton Clark ’76, Alumni/Annual Giving Director Jason Oggs, Business Manager Paula Booten, Registrar Shelley Miller, College Counselor Courtney Jones, College Counselor

Alumni Council 2011-2012 Thomas Hunter ‘00, President Rebecca Fletcher Holmes ’93 Cliff Taylor ‘03, Past President Becky Brewer Carter ’73 Debbie Butler Ballard ’75 Harriet Brown Bailey ‘81 Dick Cole ‘84 Mike Terry ‘84 Sharon Wade Kinser ’86 Kevin Caperton ’86 Mindy Davis McCullar ‘86 Amy Skaggs Harr ‘95 Kim Smith Elliott ’95 Melissa Bath Clift ‘96 Trent Webb ’97 Greg Groninger ’98 Curt Revelette ’99 Meredith Kenny Hill ’00 Brandon Keane ’00 Andrew Galbierz ‘02 Jake Griffin ‘02 Whitney Thurman Pilkington ’02 Kyle Willis ’04 Sarah Kenny Wilkinson ’04

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Longtime Brentwood resident Maggie Speight was honored at the dedication of the Harley and Maggie Speight Garden on the Brentwood Academy campus. Mrs. Speight is pictured with Brentwood Academy Headmaster Curt Masters, who made the presentation at a “garden party.” What is now the northern portion of the BA campus was “home” to the Speights until 2000, when Brentwood Academy acquired the property from Mrs. Speight. She continues to live “on campus” in her home where, as a master gardener, she tends flowers, plants, and a vegetable garden.