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MERRIE-WOODE Situated, Celebrated on Fairfield Lake
Spring 2019
Preserving Our Landscape for the Next Century As we are about to kick off our 101st summer along the shores of Lake Fairfield, we find ourselves looking towards the future. What will define our second century of camping in this place of rarest beauty? What new challenges will our campers face as they inch farther away from the millennium? One thing is certain: this sacred landscape, under the watchful eye of Old Bald, will continue to shape Merrie-Woode girls as long as we are fortunate enough to inhabit it. To set the groundwork for camp to thrive in this next era, we must work to invest in our land as much as we work to invest in our programming, our facilities, and so many other aspects of excellence at Merrie-Woode. As we begin this process, we are excited to work with Reed Hilderbrand, a much acclaimed landscape architecture firm based in Cambridge, MA. Reed Hildebrand was a key partner in the recent construction and landscaping of the beautiful new Castle and King Arthur’s Court project. As we look to the future, they will be an important partner as we develop a new ten year Master Site and Landscaping Plan, a long term plan for our campus and surrounding land. When Reed Hilderbrand first came to visit camp property, it was clear that they understood our values and the essence of Merrie-Woode. They dove deep into our historical photos and film footage not only to gain an appreciation for Merrie-Woode’s rich history, but to study how the landscape of camp has changed over the past century. One of their biggest suggestions was to encourage us to get in touch with our past and return the landscape of camp back to a more natural setting. We are developing a vision and a plan to essentially “unlandscape” Merrie-Woode and return
This conceptual photo from Reed Hilderbrand shows a possible new view as you enter the old gate post with the Landsports Field on the right and the Nature Nook on the left.
our grounds to a setting which would be more consistent with the landscape enjoyed by Dammie Day and her campers in the 1920s. Reed Hilderbrand describes MerrieWoode as “a threshold between civilization and the wilderness – an idyllic setting for physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth that balances human needs and natural systems. Building upon Merrie-Woode’s core values, Reed Hilderbrand embeds a love of nature, simplified living, and self-
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At Wit’s End... Greetings from camp! It certainly has been another busy off-season. After a much needed rest in the fall, we realized that we had created a long list of things to do in 2019 after the big Centennial celebration! We have been working through our lists, and we are getting ready for our 101st summer at the base of Old Bald. Don’t worry--spring is here, and summer is just around the corner! We hosted a staff leadership weekend in January, where a number of counselors came together to discuss numerous camp topics, from cabin life to activities to the importance of our camp traditions. We are thankful that our summer staff leaders were passionate about all things camp! We also traveled to Nashville for our national ACA conference and we were able to catch up with many of our camp colleagues, share ideas, and attend sessions on various topics relating to camp. We took to the road for our staff recruiting trips. We visited colleges where we have current counselors, and we met potential staff members. Betsy has been working hard to fill our staffing needs for this summer, and we are thrilled to have many returning staff members, former campers, and new staff joining us this camp season. The office is buzzing with activity. We continue the implementation of the interim Strategic Plan, and we have not missed a beat with our new Board Chair, Clair Freeman Marshall. Elizabeth Keenan Thompson passed the torch to Clair in November, and Clair has been energetically working with the Board and staff focused on our strategic goals and upcoming master site plan. The facilities crew has been working hard this winter and spring. They are finishing the much needed improvements to our swim dock, canoe dock, and sailing dock! They are also working on the long maintenance list that exists at our 101 year old camp! The spring will continue to be full of activity at camp as we all prepare for the summer camp season and our Mother and Daughter Weekend in May. While we are very busy at camp, we have been busy on the personal level too. Jim and I have adored spending time with our sweet grandson
Grayson. People told us the “grandparent club” was the best club to belong to, and we couldn’t agree more. Enjoy all of your spring activities, and we look forward to seeing many of you this summer along Lake Fairfield’s shore. Boo-Whoop and Chug-a-Wump,
Denice and Jim
Denice and Betsy at the ACA National Conference in February.
Betsy and Lindsay show off our certificate for ACA’s Century Club in honor of our 100th anniversary!
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Staff News Merrie-Woode Staff members are out and about having big adventures and exciting lives. We recently heard from long-time staff member Emily Alcorn who let us know that she is loving life in New York City and took a job in March as a Sales Development Representative at CB4, a startup in the city. Mary Grace Bowers will graduate from nursing school at UVA in May and will start her first nursing job at a hospital in Washington DC working on the behavioral health floor. Just after the New Year, Chase Brantley opened Moonlight Theater Company in his hometown of Athens, GA. Many MerrieWoode friends were there for opening night to support Chase’s new undertaking. The theater is thriving, and we could not be more proud of Chase’s bravery and talent. Liz Calvin recently accepted a position with Teach For America, which will begin upon her graduation from University of Alabama in May. Liz has not yet received her school placement, but she is excited to begin this next chapter! We wish you all the best, Liz. After a busy summer at Merrie-Woode, Ashlee Collins reports that life is treating her well in Lexington, KY. She is happy to be near family after moving back to Kentucky from Chicago. Ashlee is working full time at The Living Arts and Sciences Center as a Discovery Educator teaching sewing, knitting, ukulele, theatre, and art,
The Merrie-Woode crew at Chase Brantley’s Moonlight Theater Company’s opening night
while also working part time as the Front of House Manager at Lexington Children’s Theatre. While continuing her work for the Education Department at UVA, Elizabeth Davis has been busy applying to School Psychology PhD programs around the country. We can’t wait to hear where you land, Elizabeth! Speaking of graduate school, Shannon Duncanson has been busy applying to Law Schools for the fall and hopes to make her final decision within the month. Best of luck, Shannon! As if she is not busy enough in her final semester at William & Mary, Alex Ervin is using one of her great life passions to write for a sports blog, where she recaps all of the Washington Capital hockey games for the blog’s regular followers. Taking a break from her normal routine at University of Southern California, Taylor Felt is spending her semester in Washington DC interning at the Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation. In March, Anna Hamilton visited Corinne Foster in Cashiers for her 3
final spring break of graduate school. Anna, Corinne, Lindsay Hostetler, and Courtney Foster saw an Asheville production of Silent Sky, which was a CMW directing project in 2018. Martha House is having a busy year! After catching up with camp friends at her debutante party in Houston over the holidays, Martha packed up and moved to Valencia, Spain for the semester. She is living with a host family and taking classes for her Spanish major. Upon returning from Spain in April, she will gear up for a summer internship with Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. Abby Kuchar still works closely with Nat Conti at Theater in the Park in Raleigh, NC. Abby was recently given the opportunity to design the theater company’s upcoming production of Godspell. We recently heard from Anna Mans, who is still loving graduate school in Kansas City, MO. Anna’s most recent news is that she will be performing Papagena in The Magic Flute at the Utah Vocal Arts Academy in July. After a
Taylor Felt, Sliz Jackson, Martha House, Stuart Ayer, Carolyn Crommelin, and Addie Croft at Martha House’s debutante party in December.
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Staff News cont. few years of serving so well as our blogging, photographing Tajar, Annabel Pruitt is off having a grand adventure in New Zealand. We’ll miss you this summer, Annabel! Sallie Ratciffe is living in Jackson Hole, WY and loving life. She works for a residential treatment center and is applying for graduate school. Sallie plans to
stay in Jackson for one more year while deferring her acceptance to Eastern Carolina University. Betsy Helms and Hannah Rawles caught up with each other on the phone in March, and Hannah shared that she is working hard in her classes at College of Charleston, is still working at Sephora, and plans to go abroad for the month of July.
Hannah is a busy girl, but we know she is giving her best to all of her work! Whether you plan to be with us this summer or are off having new experiences, we wish all of our Merrie-Woode staff members a warm and happy summer from the shores of Lake Fairfield.
Alumnae News CMW connections and friendships stretch far and wide, with so many of our alumnae gathering in cities throughout the country during the year. We have received many updates from the Merrie-Woode family since our Centennial summer. Alumna Jill Crawford (78-83), who recently shared her amazing musical talent on flute with us during the Centennial Chapel service, writes that after seeing her friend and fellow alumna, Kate Stephenson (80-84), at the Centennial this past summer, they reached out to
Alumnae Jean Stephenson Blair (7184), Kate Stephenson (80-84), and Jill Crawford (78-83) on the banks of the Hudson River.
Ashley Helmick (97-12) and Gracie Broughton (07-present) at a debutante ball in Jacksonville, FL
Kate’s sister, Jean Stephenson Blair (71-84), who is a professor at West Point. They held a minireunion in New York, with Kate coming from Nashville and Jill from New Jersey. Katie Delk (93-01) was featured in the Fall 2018 edition of the Davidson Journal, the alumnae magazine of Davidson College, for her work as associate veterinarian at the North Carolina Zoo. Katie treats animals of all shapes and sizes: rattlesnakes, harbor seals, and even rhinos. Congratulations Katie for your great work helping wildlife! Ashley Helmick (974
12) started graduate school in January at University of North Florida in Higher Education Administration and Non-Profit Management. She reports that so far, it’s been great. She recently interviewed Athletic Directors at two universities to compare and contrast their organization and leadership styles. She hopes to focus her career on fundraising and development for a university or non-profit. Ashley attended a debutante ball in Jacksonville,
CMW friends gathered in Columbus to celebrate Ginny’s wedding, including Darnell Heywood (82-91), Taylor Farnum (91-97), Caroline Ewing Burd (87-90), Ginny Rothschild Reisinger (91-97), Erin Hiller Vassy (99-02), Lane Winn Rothschild (63-66).
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FL before Christmas, where she ran into Gracie Broughton (07-present), Dawson Simpson (10-11), Annie Feeley (09-17), and Charlotte Steilberg (0817). They enjoyed catching up on all things Merrie-Woode. Darnell Preaus Heywood (82-91) reports that she visited with Dorothy Moss Williams (83-90), Ann-Stewart Crane Boss (76-90), and Susie Sears Anderson (82-86) this year. She also gathered with a large group of Merrie-Woode friends, Taylor Farnum (91-97), Caroline Ewing Burd (87-90), Ginny Rothschild Reisinger (91-97), Erin Hiller Vassy (99-02), and mother of the bride Lane Winn Rothschild (63-66), at a party to celebrate the wedding of Ginny Rothschild Reisinger (91-97). Laura Vawter Hobby (82-95) has been teaching art at Mitchell Elementery School in Tampa, FL for the past two years. She has recently used her MerrieWoode weaving skills with her fifth grade class, teaching them to weave stool seats like Betty Neal taught so many campers!
A fifth-grade student in Laura Vawter Hobby’s (82-95) art class shows off her weaving skills.
Katie Newton Jones (62-65) is moving to Atlanta, GA. Kate Carey Light (97-05) shared that she had a ball seeing so many friends and her Captains of 2005 group at the Centennial! Kara Leigh Pulley (01-15) was awarded Teacher of the Year at Fischer Middle School in Greenville, SC. Emily Mercedes Rich (00-14) is living in Chicago with her partner, Sarah. She’s wrapping up a run performing
Gordon (90-02) and Laurie Turner Strayhorn (76-02) visit with Liv Rooth (90-97) after seeing Liv in the new production of To Kill A Mockingbird on Broadway in December 2018.
as Lily in Caryl Churchill’s The Skriker, and just had a reading of her own play, Ophelia, that went extremely well. She still enthusiastically teaches writing at School of the Art Institute. Amber Syke (97-08) is moving to Los Angeles in July 2019. She has a role in several episodes of the NBC show The Village, which premiered on March 19, 2019. Maddie Smith (06-14) just moved to Brisbane, Australia to start medical school. She is doing a program through Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans where she takes her first two years of classes through University of Queensland. Stirling Cassidy Smith (69-70) has so enjoyed 5
Alumnae Elly Straske (03-15) and Sara Sims Wilbanks (05-17) with alumna and current trustee Dorothy Moss Williams (83-90).
working on the Centennial and reconnecting with old CMWers. She is in NYC with former camper and counselor daughter, Palmer Smith (02-15). Palmer is working away, paralegaling at 2 law firms! The Smith family enjoys summering at their home in DeBordieu, SC. Elly Straske (03-15) and Sara Sims Wilbanks (05-17) visited with Dorothy Moss Williams (8390) in Washington, D.C. during January 2019. We love hearing from all of our CMW alumnae! Please continue to keep us up to date on your many adventures.
Current campers Amelia Holderness, Lucile Williams, and Quinn Reynolds had a Thanksgiving reunion this year.
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CMW Weddings and Engagements We have many MerrieWoode couples celebrating happy news of engagements and marriages this spring. Athena Blair (05-13) is engaged to Ryan MacLain. Ryan proposed on November 24, 2018 after his last home Clemson Football game, where he plays on the team, and they are planning a wedding at Merrie-Woode on July 6, 2019! Margaret Burrows (0507) is engaged to Woody Lay from Charlotte, NC. They met during their sophomore year at UNC Chapel Hill and have been together ever since! Margaret and Woody will marry in Atlanta, GA, where they currently live,
Lindsay Crittenden (00-10) and fiancé Charlie Leonard.
a mountaintop called Montalto in Charlottesville, VA on August 24, 2019. Kaley Garner (0212) married Caleb Lukas on February 16, 2019 in Sorrento, FL. Her sisters, Lindsay Garner Hostetler (92-present) and Ashley Garner Dringo (95-07) served as her Matrons of Honor. Putting her Horsemaster skills to good use, Kaley rode into the outdoor ceremony on a horse! Best wishes to Kaley and Caleb
Justin and Caroline Landry Doyle (93-98)
Venice, CA. Wishing lots of love and happiness to Liz Landry (89-01), who became engaged to John Eiser in December 2018. We are excited to hear that they will welcome a baby girl in June 2019! We cannot wait to meet these cousins and future Merrie-Woode campers! Ginny Rothschild (91-97) married Mike Reisinger in Mike’s hometown of Pittsburgh, PA on June 16, 2018, the date of her parents’ 35th wedding anniversary. After their small family wedding ceremony in June, the new Mr. and Mrs. Reisinger celebrated with friends and family in Ginny’s hometown of Columbus, OH in October. Ginny and Mike now reside in Pittsburgh. Amanda von Thron (95-present), better known at
for a beautiful life together. Sending lots of congratulations to Caroline Landry (93-98), who married Justin Doyle in Los Angeles, CA in December 2018! We are thrilled to hear that they are expecting a future MerrieWoode girl this May. Caroline and Justin recently relocated to
Caleb and Kaley Garner Lukas (02-12)
Margaret Burrows (05-07) and fiancé Woody Lay
on November 16, 2019. Woody works as a Research Associate for KBW, Inc., and Margaret is a teacher at KIPP Ways. Lindsay Crittenden (00-10) is engaged to Charlie Leonard, whom she met in Manhattan. Knowing Lindsay’s love of rivers from her days at CMW, Charlie proposed following a run along the rapids in Lindsay’s hometown of Richmond, VA. They are planning a wedding on
Liz Landry (89-01) and fiancé John Eiser
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Merrie-Woode as AVT, shared the exciting news that she and Steve Romito became engaged on January 6, 2019! They are planning a wedding at Camp in April 2020. Best wishes to all of our Merrie-Woode brides and their fiancés and husbands. We wish you all a lifetime of happiness! Amanda von Thron (95-present) and fiancé Steve Romito
Mike and Ginny Rothschild Reisinger (91-97)
CMW Births Dexter (03-06) and her husband, Billy, welcomed a future MerrieWoode girl, Lila Alice Dexter, on December 6, 2018! Nick and Molly Davis Foukal (98-09) are over the moon about the arrival of their daughter, Davis Cornelia Foukal, on February 24, Kathryn Evans Brantley (Kate), daughter of Hayley and Tyler Brantley
Our Merrie-Woode family continues to grow! Tyler Brantley and his wife, Hayley, welcomed a baby girl, Kathryn “Kate” Evans Brantley, to their family on January 25, 2019! Grandparents and former MerrieWoode Associate Directors, Patty and John Brantley, are ecstatic to have another girl in the Brantley family. Rebecca Riley
Lila Alice Dexter, daughter of Rebecca Riley Dexter (03-06)
2019. Davis weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 21 inches. She is looking forward to meeting her future cabinmate and BFF Page Sibley! Lydia Pound Harrell (96-13) and her husband, Andrew, are excited to announce the birth of their third daughter, Katherine Kenson Harrell (“Wren”), on October 12, 2018. Wren weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 18 3/4 inches. Big sisters, Wesley and Betty, are thrilled with their new
Davis Cornelia Foukal, daughter of Molly Davis Foukal (98-09)
Katherine Kenson Harrell (“Wren”), daughter of Lydia Pound Harrell (96-13)
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Cousins Natalie Katharine Pottharst, daughter of Natalie Matthews Pottharst (94-03), and Cecelia O. Zuniga, daughter of Liz Matthews (93-03)
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CMW Births cont.
Olivia Page Sibley, daughter of Libby Page Sibley (97-06)
baby sister. Liz Matthews (9303) had a baby girl, Cecilia O. Zuniga, on September 10, 2018. Her sister, Natalie Matthews Pottharst (94-03) and husband,
David, welcomed daughter, Natalie Katharine Pottharst, on October 15, 2018. Whit and Libby Page Sibley (97-06) were overjoyed to meet their daughter, Olivia Page Sibley! Page was born in Greensboro, NC on February 22, 2019. Virginia Gibbons Sides (00-11) had her second child, Calvin, November 9th. He was welcomed by big sister Jane. Aunt Toni Gibbons Carter (98-15) and cousin Cassidy were excited to meet him for the first time over Thanksgiving. Congratulations to all of these Merrie-Woode families on your new little ones!
Calvin, son of Virginia Gibbons Sides (00-11), with big sister, Jane, and cousin, Cassidy, son of Toni Gibbons Carter (98-15)
In Memoriam Mary Ella Mead Baker (19202018) When 1920s alumna Mary Ella Mead Baker (2835) returned to Merrie-Woode in 2006, she could not have given Denice and Jim a higher compliment when she told them “Dammie would be proud!” She was delighted that, while a lot had transpired since her first summer in 1928, “the charm is still there.” At age 86, Mary Ella and her daughter, Sally Hoy, were on a 2000 mile road trip, accompanied by her faithful dog, Max. Denice recalled the visit. “It’s not every day we get a visit from a pioneer camper from the earliest decade of camp. And what a camper she was!” Mary Ella died last May after a long and wonderfully
Denice Dunn (99-present) and Julie Griggs Newton (88-07) with Mary Ella Mead Baker (28-35) in 2006
productive life in which her childhood days at MerrieWoode figured prominently, so prominently that family birthdays and special occasions (even her funeral!) often included enthusiastic renditions of Chuga-Wump. Sally remembers very fondly family camping trips in the Adirondacks and Maine. “Mom’s love of camping filtered down to all of us. She would 8
organize adventure trips so that she and Dad could bring all of us and as many of our friends as would fit in our old 9-passenger station-wagon. Mom knew how to set up a camp and could create the ‘kitchen to beat all kitchens’ in the middle of the woods. My friends were always impressed with Mom’s command of our Coleman stove.” An accomplished equestrienne, Mary Ella would surely have made an outstanding Horsemaster. She went on to be president of her class at the Knox School in Cooperstown, New York. Confident of her mother’s deep affection for Merrie-Woode, Sally and her husband, Tom Hoy, sent a lovely tribute gift in her memory this year, which MerrieWoode gratefully received in its
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Tribute Fund. Gail Anthony Brittain Gilchrist (1938-2018) The Merrie-Woode family was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of 1950s alumna Gail Anthony Brittain Gilchrist (50-52). Hailing from Birmingham, AL, Gail enjoyed several summers at Merrie-Woode during Dammie Day’s tenure, before setting off for college at the University of Colorado, where she spent two years. She then transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she completed her BA degree in English, and after her three children grew older, she returned to the University of Alabama to obtain a Master of Arts degree in Education. With a strong sense of justice, Gail was not afraid to challenge prevailing attitudes and championed civil rights causes in her young adult life. She later became the first woman Director of The Birmingham Crisis Center where she oversaw several hundred volunteers. Gail continued to pursue her varied interests and deepened a life-long love of all things art through study of Interior Design at Auburn’s School of Architecture, where she obtained her degree and was immediately hired by one of her professors, Bobby McAlpine, of Montgomery, Alabama. She also became an accomplished water colorist and mural painter. Gail painted murals in New York City and state, Connecticut, Maine, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Vero
Beach, Florida and Chester, England, and her paintings from sojourns in Florence, Italy and New Orleans, LA were in high demand. Gail is survived by her husband of 36 years, The Reverend John R. Gilchrist, her three children and their family, as well as many loving friends and extended family.
Georgia Cobb Joyner (52-55), in the stern of the first canoe, with Nancy Waldrop Kemeny (54-55), Agnes Lawler Ambler (5455) in bow. In the second canoe, Margaret Poer Allen (49-55) in stern, with Ginger Somerville Hallock (51-79) seated, and Daily Holmes (54-55) in bow. In back, Jo Duncan in stern and Dana Borden Lacy (52-55) in bow.
Georgia Cobb Joyner (19402019) One of a large extended family of Merrie-Woode campers from Goldsboro, NC, Georgia Cobb Joyner (52-55) loved her summers in the mountains during the 1950s. Cousin Dana Borden Lacy (52-55), who grew up with Georgia and shared a cabin with her during each of their four summers at MerrieWoode, remembers that Georgia adored all of the Camp activities, especially riding, camp canoe trips, swimming, crafts, archery, and tennis. Georgia and Dana made Captain together in 1954, and Dana fondly remembers that Georgia chose the Three Little 9
Pigs for her crew skit and paddle. During the eight week sessions, Georgia played in the Merrie-Woode ukulele band on her own, specially-made ukulele from Hawaii! The band played for campers at Castle and campfire, as well as for guests at the High Hampton Inn with the camp chorus. Georgia cherished the close friendships she made with counselor, Jo Duncan, and camp friends in Doc’sology (which they nicknamed “Jo’s Mole Hole). A great friend to campers, Dana shared that “Georgia was one of the loveliest and most gracious ladies those of us who knew her ever knew. She had an infectious laugh, a warm friendly manner, and a cheerful gentle spirit.” Georgia’s love of MerrieWoode continued during the years that her daughter, Betsy Joyner Parker (76-77) and her four granddaughters, Georgia Parker (02-08), Lilly Parker (06-18), Eliza Joyner (0607) and Julia Long (14-15) attended camp. Many extended family and cousins also attended Merrie-Woode, including the late Caroline Cobb Parker (“Cobbie”) (51-57), who returned to serve as program director during Hugh’s early tenure as director, and Georgia’s sisters, Sara Cobb Shores (40) and the late Millie Cobb Carr (45-46). Merrie-Woode continues to be a strong bond uniting these family members across the generations.
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In Memoriam cont. Cary Minnich Lide Merrie-Woode lost one of its most colorful and vibrant alumnae from the 1940s when Cary Minnich Lide (47-49) of Atlanta died in January after a brief illness. Cary was joined at Merrie-Woode those summers by her sister, Gail Minnich Watson (49-51), who remembers fondly that Cary really “LOVED camp and especially riding horses. She made lifelong friends at Merrie-Woode and believed in it so much that, years later, she sent her daughter [Courtney Lide Dickey (76-78)] and granddaughter [Brooksie Dickey (02-06)].” Cary was devoted to many worthwhile causes in Atlanta and beyond, but it was through her love of gardening that she was particularly
Cary Minnich Lide (47-49) with her daughter, Courtney Lide Dickey (76-78) and granddaughter, Brooksie Dickey (02-06).
influential, especially through the medium of flowerarranging. Cary’s floral skills were widely appreciated among the most prominent national garden club circles. She won countless artistic arrangement awards, was a nationallyrenowned judge, and was the recipient of numerous national awards in recognition of her
many contributions as a Garden Clubs of America volunteer. Cary even served as the GCA’s national Vice President. Cary and Brooks, her husband of nearly 62 years, especially enjoyed sharing their Lake Toxaway home away from home with friends and family, children, and grandchildren. Courtney pondered the connection between her parents love of Western North Carolina and Cary’s childhood days at Merrie-Woode. “Ever since Mom went to Merrie-Woode, she loved the area - so much, in fact, that she and Dad bought the home at Lake Toxaway. I’m sure Merrie-Woode and it’s gorgeous setting played a big part in my Mom’s lifelong love of nature and flowers.”
Preserving Our Landscape for the Next Century cont. reliance within a Landscape Framework that will enhance Camp Merrie-Woode as a sanctuary of rarest beauty.” Reed Hilderbrand noted, “Although surrounded by a richly layered landscape of forested uplands, stream corridors, and meadow clearings, today the core of camp is an anomaly — largely characterized by broad areas of domesticated lawn and small fragments of woodland. Today campers must leave the heart of camp to experience the powerful qualities of nature.” In order to bring the wilderness
This conceptual photo from Reed Hilderbrand shows a more natural flow of water proposed between the back line cabins and the Program Office.
back into the heart of camp, Reed Hilderbrand has proposed the concept of “The Meander,” a pattern of pathways, spaces, 10
and natural systems woven through the fabric of camp. They describe it as “a mosaic of native conditions – majestic woodlands, rolling meadows, riparian edges, and rich understories – [which] will bring nature back into daily experience and frame a meandering, open heart of camp along which the primary gathering areas and communal spaces are organized.” This “Meander” plan will make use of more reeds, wildflowers, and tall grasses with natural pathways to traverse the campus, as opposed to a more
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a similar set natural flow of these waters by of Landscape incorporating footpaths and Guidelines that can native plants that would allow the be paired with the campers to explore, get their feet earlier architectural wet, and grow their appreciation effort as well for their natural surroundings. as our Forestry We are excited to Management Plan. establish this Master Site Plan In doing so, we will which will be crafted over time have a consistent through a series of visits to camp framework to from Reed Hilderbrand. This refer to when it plan will consider every possible comes time to plant land, building, and programming Campers plant a fern near the The Ark, grasses, shrubs, trees, and need. Once this Master Site Plan circa 1930s. establish pathways. is completed, we will begin to manicured and structured look. While we continue to map out our priority projects This plan for Merriedevelop this Master Site Plan, considering the highest needs, Woode’s property could also one of the first steps will be use, and budget. present a wonderful educational focusing on a study of camp’s As we stand at the opportunity by allowing the hydrology. This will allow us precipice of Merrie-Woode’s campers to get their hands dirty to make an effective plan for second century of camping, we with the cultivation of plant life handling our rain and storm are excited to focus our attention through our Farm & Garden water while respecting the beauty on preserving our land and acting and Earthworks programs. This of naturally flowing water and as good stewards for this place of would encourage girls to be protecting the campus and lake rarest beauty. We feel fortunate involved in the beautification from sedimentation. Rather than to have Reed Hilderbrand as a of our campus while gaining piping much of our natural storm dedicated, knowledgeable, and knowledge of horticulture and an water flow through camp, Reed experienced partner in our effort. appreciation for sustainability in Hilderbrand envisions a more our natural setting. In recent years, the Facilities Committee of the Merrie Woode Foundation’s Board of Trustees spent considerable time establishing a set of Architectural Guidelines. With a 100 year old campus, there were a variety of varying precedents when it came to building materials and styles. In an effort to create more consistency with all new structures and renovated spaces, the Architectural Guidelines were adopted and put into use. This photo of a camper-counselor baseball game from the mid-1920s As an extension to this work, shows the camp landscape in a more rustic and natural state. (That’s we will collaborate with Reed Dammie Day, the runner on second base, and Mary Turk is standing Hilderbrand to come up with on the far right.) 11
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New Docks Are Situated and Celebrated on Fairfield Lake!
The new canoe dock
Lake Fairfield is the centerpiece of camp life. Every camper’s summer is influenced in some way by the lake. Whether it is during boating and swimming classes, dance parties on the docks, the Swim and Boat Meet, time at Free Boats and Free Swim, or singing “Taps” on the swim dock as the torch lit from Final Campfire is extinguished into the lake, every single camper and counselor makes use of our docks. After years of weathering
and wear, the swim, canoe, and sailing docks are all receiving some much needed attention this year. It has been over ten years since the docks were last rebuilt. Since that time, we have experienced flooding which caused portions of the docks to raise and become uneven. Meanwhile some surface boards and framing were beginning to rot or splinter after years in the wind, rain, and snow. The CMW Facilities Crew has done a masterful job of releveling and resurfacing the docks, while also replacing sections of the framing. All three docks have been resurfaced with a beautiful Brazilian walnut wood called Ipe (pronounced ee-pay). This hardwood decking
is rich in color and should last for nearly 75 years. This same wood has been used recently on the porch decking of the Main Office, Lily Pad, and Tajar. It will look beautiful and last for many camp generations to come! We can’t wait to see campers out on the new docks this summer as they cheer on their teams at the Swim Meet and dance till their hearts are content at a spontaneous summer dock party.
Jody Pressley measures a new board for the swim dock.
Opening Day Hikes – All Sessions in 2019 Calling all CMW Parents, Alumnae, Families and Friends! If you have always wanted to hike Old Bald, or if you want to relive the experience from your camper days, join us for a lunchtime trek to the top of Merrie-Woode’s beloved rock face. This summer we will offer a guided hike leaving from the Inn Site at 11:00 am on Opening Day of each session (June 1st, June 23rd, and July 29th). At a distance of 3 miles round trip, the hike takes approximately 3 hours, including a long break for lunch. Upon reaching the summit, Merrie-
Woode will provide a lunch of PB&J sandwiches, fruit, and our finest selections from the “broccoli” patch. You will love the views of nearby mountains, such as Chimney Top and Whiteside Mountain, as well as unique views of Camp and excellent photo opportunities. These hikes have become a special Opening Day tradition, providing great opportunities to get to know fellow parents, alumnae, and CMW families. Please bring one full water bottle per person, sturdy hiking shoes, and a day backpack for your group. Hats, sunscreen, 12
and rain jackets are strongly recommended. To confirm your participation, we ask that you email robin@merriewoode.com prior to Opening Day with the number of guests in your party.
CMW alumnae, parents, and family members on top of Old Bald for an Opening Day hike
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So Many Good Ideas! For those of us who work here in the office, we all agree that summer is our favorite part of our jobs because it is the time of year when the campers and staff return to this quiet property and bring it back to life. Despite wishing for summertime all year long, we recognize the importance of the cold, quiet months that allow us to finish projects and slow down a bit. We reflect on the previous summer, and we look forward to the possibilities that will present themselves for the upcoming summer.
Lindsay Hostetler as Newt Scamander and Betsy Helms as Medusa at the Leadership Retreat in January
One of our most treasured off-season projects is to reconnect with summer staff members on a biennial schedule. It gives us a little taste of summer time during the coldest part of the off-season and reminds all of us why we love our jobs here at Merrie-Woode. This winter, 19 summer staff members came to camp and met with Senior Staff for a cold, rainy weekend in January. Staff members traveled from all over the East Coast, anxious
Leadership Retreat participants taking a break from meetings in the Board Room of the Program Office.
to spend just 48 hours under their favorite mountain. As the group gathered for dinner in High Heaven the first evening, the room erupted with cheers and hugs each time another staff member arrived. The group included long-time staff members and fairly new staff members. There were performing arts staff, adventure programming staff, as well as traditional programming staff all represented. The group encompassed various friend groups and age groups, but everyone was happy to be together and everyone found common ground in our dedication to Merrie-Woode. The weekend included a full day of meetings in the Program Office Board Room that covered facets of MerrieWoode’s culture, traditions, schedules, and programs. No topic was off limits, and the group’s ideas were flowing! It certainly was a long day requiring much concentration and focus, but we had fun and reconnected deeply with each other in the process. Senior Staff came away from the meeting with 18 pages of notes and more 13
ideas to implement than we could possibly believe! As the day wrapped up, we all got into costume for our “Fantastic Beasts” themed celebratory dinner and dance party in Castle. It was a perfect close to a long day and gave us time to enjoy each other’s company and catch up on everyone’s out-of-camp lives. Sunday morning included a closing breakfast and a spirited discussion on how we can update our standard opening day schedule. When it was clear that everyone needed to catch their flights and get on the road, we hugged again and said our goodbyes. Despite the foggy, rainy weather, we all felt the warmth and love of another Merrie-Woode summer and knew how lucky we were to have the weekend together. We can never adequately thank our summer staff members who come to camp from near and far to participate in our winter leadership retreats in the middle of their busy lives to give their time, their insights, and their love to us and to MerrieWoode.
Corinne Foster as a Niffler and Lindsay Hostetler as Newt Scamander at the Leadership Retreat
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Centennial Ripple: A Work of Art and Labor of Love Have you ordered team in 2017 where she met the Centennial Ripple? Meaghan at her home in This special limited edition New York City. “She had of the Lake Fairfield Ripple organized piles of Ripples showcases the best of one covering every inch of her hundred years of Merriedining room table! That Woode’s treasured literary following fall I received magazine. Including [Meaghan and Hebe’s] poetry, prose, songs, and edited selections and read artwork, the Centennial them for the first time... It Ripple is a charming and was magical to read – the nostalgic glance through same mountain, the same Amanda Love, Hebe Dowling Murphy, and Meaghan Dowling camp life over the past frog sounds, the cabins, Chorske at the Centennial Celebration at CMW in June. century. Only 1,000 copies traditions, friendships…Girls to feature the absolute best of were printed and will be sold were from different times, but the best of a century’s worth out soon. the principles of true friendship of Merrie-Woode writing and Camp archivist, and connection to nature was the artwork. Meaghan noted that one Lindsay Garner Hostetler and same. Over the decades, these of the biggest challenges was board member, Dorothy Moss writers and illustrators find their trying to decide which pieces of Williams, worked with alumnae, voice and become powerful writing made the final cut. With Meaghan Dowling Chorske young women...I liked reading so many wonderful pieces of and Hebe Dowling Murphy, as and seeing campers grow through writing, how does one choose? well as current camp parent, the Ripple. A great example Meaghan explained, “The pieces Amanda Love, for over two is Corinne Foster. Her early that we chose to include in the years on this exciting project. drawings are sweet and naive and Centennial Ripple were the ones Meaghan, Hebe, and Amanda her last drawings are amazingly that were the most representative poured their hearts and souls into professional. It is a stark of its particular era or especially creating the beautiful booklet to reminder that everyone starts evocative of the emotions that be the exclamation point on our their journey at the beginning – Merrie-Woode stirs in all our centennial year. making mistakes – it’s not perfect hearts.” Meaghan and Hebe made and there is beauty in that – then, While Meaghan and the perfect Merrie-Woode mother with practice and time, things Hebe were busy editing the and daughter editing team! They manuscript, Amanda Love read through each and every worked to pull a beautiful Ripple of the past one hundred selection of artwork throughout years, which have been preserved the decades. Amanda is a graphic in the CMW Centennial designer and bookbinder who Archives. After spending creates beautiful print pieces. countless hours combing She is also the parent of current through over eighty editions of campers Izzi and Esme Fuller. the Ripple, from 1923 – 2017, Amanda has designed this special they pulled their favorites into Centennial edition of the Ripple one collective manuscript. That to be a gorgeous work of art. original draft was painstakingly Amanda recalled joining the condensed down to 120 pages Centennial Ripple 14
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Over twenty small holes are drilled in each book before binding can begin.
change and develop into this … remarkable talent!” Amanda poured over the visual design, look and feel of the Centennial Ripple. She described, “The design and the concept for the typography and layout became clear. It was visually quiet and solely focused on writing in the 1920s and 1930s. In the 1940s, the campers start to draw cartoons and silly creatures – Tajar comes into the story of camp. The editing process became a challenge as the entries flipped from written to visual! The 1980s was an explosion of bubble lettering and clever collages! Then the visual story and style of writing changed again in the late 1990s and 2000s… there were more writing entries and the writing style is reminiscent of the 1920s and 30s… reflective and deep.” Amanda, Meaghan, and Hebe were inspired by the cover design of the tenth edition of the Lake Fairfield Ripple in 1929, this centennial edition features a dark green cover, silver print, and a tipped in archival image of two campers walking towards the cabin line underneath Old Bald in the 1920s. The binding of each
booklet is hand stitched with love and care. It gives the Centennial Ripple a unique feel, rather than a mass printed and produced piece. Meaghan, Hebe, and Amanda have graciously donated not only their time to this undertaking, but have also volunteered to underwrite the whole project. Because of this, it has allowed one hundred percent of the price of each Centennial Ripple to go to the CMW Endowment. To date, over $10,000 has been raised for the Endowment from sales. We can’t thank this tremendous trio of Merrie-Woode ladies enough for their time and their generosity, as well as the love and care they have devoted to make this limited edition of the Ripple so special. This Centennial Ripple is a true gift to the entire MerrieWoode family today and for ages to come. Lindsay has pronounced Merrie-Woode’s Ripple publications as one of the most important collections in the CMW Centennial Archives. It gives the best picture of what day to day life at MerrieWoode has looked like for one
Each cover of the Centennial Ripple is letterpress printed by hand on Amanda’s Vandercook press at her studio in Granville, Ohio.
hundred summers. As Meaghan described, “What stood out to me as my mother and I read through 100 years of Ripples was the universality of the Merrie-Woode experience. Whether I was reading a poem my grandmother had written in the 1920s, an illustration my mother had drawn in the 1950s, a piece of prose I had written in the 1980s or a piece of art my daughter drew last summer, there was such a strong sense of connection from one generation to the next because of the shared commonality of our experiences.” This limited edition of the Ripple is the perfect way to culminate our celebration of Merrie-Woode’s centennial. Be sure to order your Centennial Ripple online soon. There will not be any further printings of this limited edition, making these 1,000 books a treasured keepsake. http://www.merriewoode.com/ alumnaes/publications/
Each Centennial Ripple is hand sewn by Amanda and a local bookbinder in Granville, OH.
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Price: $20.00. All proceeds will go to the CMW Endowment.
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New Archives Webpage make a trip to our Reading Room! Email lindsay@ merriewoode. com to arrange an appointment. It is helpful to indicate which collections, items, or CMW Centennial Archives Reading Room subjects you A new webpage has are interested in before arriving. launched for the CMW Research is by appointment only Centennial Archives! Wondering from August – May, Monday when and how to make a visit – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. to the archives? Have an item Visits during the summer camp to donate? Want to explore sessions are only granted in rare some of the items in our digital circumstances, though simple collections? Find everything research requests for Camp you’re looking for on the new Logs or Ripples may be granted page. You can browse through during the summer sessions after digital copies of old Camp Logs, Sunday Chapel services from editions of the Ripple, photos, 12:00 – 12:45pm. The archival and even film footage dating exhibits on display in the back to the 1920s. We will be Program Office will also be open adding to the digital collection to view during this time. over time, so look back every so often to see what new treasures have been added!
Visiting the Archives We encourage our alumnae, as well as outside researchers, to come and visit the CMW Centennial Archives. Whether you are researching a particular subject or simply looking to explore what treasures can be found in our collections,
Making a Donation to the Archives We are continuously adding new materials to our archives to document and preserve MerrieWoode’s history and camp culture. We rely on our alumnae community’s 16
generosity to help the collection grow and thrive. If you are interested in donating items to the CMW Centennial Archives, please email lindsay@ merriewoode.com. Lindsay will work with you to determine if your items fit into our collection and identify the best method of delivery. All materials donated to the archives will be processed and carefully preserved according to archival standards, and a Finding Aid will be created to aid researchers. Some items we are currently in search of include: • Original camp uniforms predating the 1940s • Letters and correspondence to and from camp • Artifacts • Scrapbooks • Ripples from the 1940s Visit the new Archives page: http://www.merriewoode.com/ alumnaes/archives/
CMW Centennial Archives
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NEW 2019 CMW Alumnae Paddling Clinic Do you dream of experiencing the thrill of whitewater paddling once again? If you’re a “rusty” paddler who wants to run rapids with Merrie-Woode friends again, then this is the weekend for you! We are excited to offer a three-day paddling clinic for CMW alumnae with beginner level paddling skills and some flat water/white water experience. Join us for the CMW Alumnae Paddling Clinic this fall! Friday, September 13 – Sunday, September 15, 2019 Schedule: On Friday afternoon, we will gather at Camp to fit equipment and review basic skills on the lake. Accommodations will be the hill cabins at Camp. We will head out Saturday morning for a warm up run on the Tuck Gorge. An evening session on Saturday night will allow us to reflect on our experience. On Sunday morning, we will run the much-loved Nantahala, returning to Camp for a late afternoon departure.
CMW alumna and current trustee, Holly Pierce Ambler (80-96), takes on the Nantahala Falls.
$500 per Alumna, Tuition includes all meals, cabin lodging, instruction, transportation to and from the river, and equipment (kayak, paddle, helmet, life jacket, paddling jacket). This event is designed for Merrie-Woode alumnae 21 years and older. Alumnae must have their own transportation to/ from Camp. If family members are traveling with you, they should find off-site accommodations. Alumnae must commit to the full weekend. Due to the short time frame, late arrivals and early departures cannot be accommodated. Betsy Hamilton Verner (76-90) and Robin McKinney Walker (89-present) on the Tuck Gorge.
Sign up early! Space is limited to 12 alumnae. Reserve your spot today on the CMW website! www.merriewoode.com/camp-programs/off-season-programming/ Questions? Email Robin at robin@merriewoode.com.
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2018 Annual Fund – A Year of Extraordinary Generosity! Once again we have outstanding news to report regarding our 2018 Annual Fund Campaign. With the tremendous success we have seen in our Annual Fund over the last few years, we set a 2018 goal of $150,000. Last year, 893 participants contributed a total of $202,314.65 to the MerrieWoode Annual Fund, and we surpassed our goal! Merrie-Woode alumnae, parents, and friends continue to support our annual giving effort with extraordinary generosity. The theme “MerrieWoode Across the Generations” highlighted the 2018 Annual Fund’s focus on the bonds formed among the women who have attended Merrie-Woode throughout its 100 summers.
In addition to our traditional campaign, we hosted our fifth annual “Young Alumnae Challenge” on social media. This year we challenged our young CMW alumnae to surpass all previous records for the number of participants. An anonymous alumna pledged a $10,000 matching gift if the young alumnae surpassed 250 donors. In just three days, the Young Alumnae raced past the goal with a total of 294 participants, securing the challenge gift and setting a new record of $21,125.18 raised! As a nonprofit organization, Merrie-Woode relies on the Annual Fund to support the operations of camp, including the programming, staffing, and facilities. The
Annual Fund also provides resources for camperships, the tuition scholarships that provide financial assistance to many camp families and to young women who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend summer camp. All gifts received through the Young Alumnae Challenge are specifically designated for camperships. All contributions to the Merrie-Woode Foundation are tax deductible for individuals, corporations, and foundations within the limits of section 501 (c) 3 of the IRS code. Gifts are listed through December 31, 2018. Please contact Robin with any corrections at robin@ merriewoode.com.
2018 Annual Fund (Reflects gifts received through December 31, 2018) The Gleam ($2,500 and above) Wiley Perry Ballard, III and Anne McCary Ballard John and Ann Preston Carey, Kate Jeremy and Mary Kent Harrison Ellis The Raymond E. and Ellen F. Crane Foundation Donald and Peachy Mobley Kohler Elly, Merritt, Caroline, Sarah, and Izzy Lane Lindsay and Jim McDonough Adam and Jessica Werner Moskowitz Stephen and Janice Ferman Straske, Elly, Davis & Mary
Stephen C. Martin and Daphne Flowers Wood Excalibur ($1,000 and $2,499) Hank and Nancy Dameron Almquist Sharon, Bonneau, and Fayne Ansley Sylvia Bernardini Joyce Maker Blackall, Scone Fund Elizabeth and Martin Borden Marjorie Bryan Buckley Helen “Peanut” Crumbliss Chambers Austin and Meredith Weeks Chase 18
Meredith and Alan Clark Susan and Edward S. Croft, III Richard and Mathilde Villere Currence, Lucy, Frances, and Jack. The Arabella Fund. Rebecca Dameron Matt and Evie Hackney Smith Davis Gilbert and Wendy Deitch Dan Cameron Family Foundation, Inc. and Hilda Dill Genevieve Dimmitt Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ferman, Jr. Cathy and Jim Foster The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation, Inc. Jennifer and Larry Fox
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Patrick and Sheila Proby Gross Harold and Ginger Somerville Hallock Brenton and Lindsay Graham Halsey, Liza Halsey Perrin, Kate Halsey Edris, Melanie Halsey Crittenden, and Corell Halsey Moore; The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Beth and Bobby Hassinger Mr. and Mrs. G. Garrett Horsley Mr. Earl Johnson, Jr. Virginia, Rick, and Forsyth Latham Susan and Norman Lent Alan and Ruth Kalmar Lewis Justin and Stephanie Blessey Lilley Allen and Clair Freeman Marshall Edmund and Pamela McIlhenny Tommy and Gabrey Croft Means Jimmy and Marriott Horton Miller Hebe Dowling Murphy Mary Rodes Nash John and Lisa Crosswhite Olver George and Rudi Robbins Pillow Sean and Courtney Minchew Reynolds Stephanie and Russell Rich Frances Russell Rockwell Kathryn and Joseph Royal Mary and Justin Schmidt Georgia Schneidau Simpson Sherwood and Eve Smith Jonnie and James Swann Nancy Conkle Swann Jennifer and Benjie Tarbutton Blain and Ivan Allen IV, Amanda Allen Thompson Chris and Elizabeth Keenan Thompson The Fran and George Villere Fund John Hulon and Joan Williams Boo Woodall
Lizora Miller Yonce Roundtable ($500 - $999) Anonymous (2) Chip and Amelia Andrews Abbott Gay O’Neal Abbott Emerson and Alison Martinez Allen Crighton and Laughlin Kane Allen Royall and Henri Dibrell Brown John and Mary Louise Bizzell Burress Margaret A. Carr Jimmy and Calene Wertymer Chambers Michael and Meaghan Dowling Chorske Dorothea and Charles Clark Terrell Swann Clark Sharon and Matt Cole Susie and Philip Davidson Meredith and Andrew Davis Andres and Julie Harrower Diaz Denice and Jim Dunn Rick and Tweed Cline Eckhard John and Marlea Foster, Ashley and Elisabeth The Lookout Foundation Sinclair and Catherine McKenney Harcus Gordon and Kinsey Appleby Harper Ann and Worth Harris Shep and Cynthia Luck Haw Olivia Head Angela and William Hoyt Mark and Walker Freeman Jones Liz Lee Jay and Rowanne McIntyre McKnight Lane and Cille Orr Morrison Austin Musselman Mildred Paden Penny and Ruffner Page, and Virginia, Libby & Margaret Chad and Alison Chatel Paris 19
Melissa and Jonathan Price, and Meredith and Eden Price Carlene and John Pruitt Mike and Fran Reeves John M. Rivers, Jr. Katie Boydston Rollins Jeri and Richard Rosedale Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ross Jr. Patricia and Conrad Sauer Ed and Becky Savitz William and Cecil Collins Scanlan The Stamoulis Family Gena Tarbutton Nicole and Paul Thionville William and Katherine Thomas Jay and Mary Jane Scott Trimble John and Caroline Trube Julie and Jeremy Unruh Woodie and Betsy Hassinger Van Horn Ann and John von Thron Alexandra Buckley-Voris and Michael Voris Linda and Wesley Martin Walker, Jr. Mimi Wallace Elizabeth “Mim” Bright Wallace Patty McRae Washington Catherine Carr Worley Mary Young Knight ($250 - $499) Anonymous (2) Frank and Amy Neal Ager Dana and Len Allen Bond and Virginia Neal Almand Chase and Holly Pierce Ambler Catherine “CT” Stroud Anderson Jorie and Jim Andrews Joe and Kathy Ross Arterberry Babette Bryan Bach Christopher and Elizabeth Wellford Baer Madeline Baird and German Aguirre Fontaine Bergen
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2018 Annual Fund cont. Fred and Malinda Bradley Bergen Amy and Eric Bicknell, Sarah David and Sarah Allen Blais Jose Perez-Sanz and Catherine Bosher Beverly Kansteiner Burden Nina Sledge Burke and Eleanor H. Burke Kimberlin and Helen Nalty Butcher Martha Dockery Clark Lillie Cochran Dougie and Grace Thorington Coffed Charles and Sylvia Sparkman Coker Susan Christian Coogan Jane Huston and Claiborne Crommelin Jay and Betsy Caldwell Dalgliesh Riley Dickey Dr. and Mrs. Henry Diversi Jr. Preston and Caroline Johnson Douglas Steven and Anna Ferguson Duff Hanes and Mary Parke McEachran Dunn Parker and Jennifer Warren Evans Emily Farrior Henry and Sarah Bland Fielding Kate McCarry Frazier Pat and Emily Pittman Funderburk Laura, Jim, Emma Laura, Lucy and Alice Gash William and Joan Tarumianz Gee Laura Gossage and Daisy Hoffman Schuyler and Sarah Carter Grey Eleanor Griffin Katherine and Gil Griggs Ned and Ellen Ansley Hardison Katie Harrell
Elliott and Terrell Luck Harrigan, and True, Elise, and Ravenel Nikko and Anne Farrar Hayes Debby and Dan Heller, MaryLloyd Adam Levesque and Lucy Henderson Lindsay and Charlie Higgins Bob and Hester Hodde Harriet Broughton Holliday Kristen and Alan Hooper Brooke Hooper Harry and Nan Andrews Hopkins Preston and Kris Bell Humphreys Kelly and Mary Leland Davenport Hutchison Jimmy and Liz Counce Irwin Elizabeth “Bunny” Johns Daniel and Creecy Chandler Johnson Bobby and Avery Harrelson Jones Erik and Lucy Cooper Karlsson Bridges Handford Keiger Townsend Daniel Kent Joel and Mary Beth Taylor Keys Scott and Emily Williams King Douglas M. Kronn Michael and Donna Dismuke Lenaghan Thomas and Kate Carey Light John and Nancy Braam Little Josh and Eileen Dimmitt Magidson Lacy Morris Mattox Will and Becky Davis McKee Ben and Mary Metcalf McKenney Donald and Louise Felker McKenzie John and Elizabeth Dempsey Merritt Kelly Stocks Milam Molly Muldoon Susan and Eric Olson 20
Solon O’Neal Elizabeth Peters Mr. and Mrs. William M. Ragland Mark and Laura Wyllie Ratliff Susan and Benjamin Rawles Lolly Cunningham Rivas Mabry and Jeanne Rogers Paula and Dalt Ruffin John and Barbie Jones Sabo Louis and Mamie Seaman Sarkes Will and Beverly Martin Sessoms Alex and Carter Coker Simpson Roy and Mary Davis McLendon Smart, Mary Stuart Ivory Sparks Hilary and Edward Steinert Neal and Rosa Tarbutton Sumter William and Elizabeth Crane Swent Frances Symes Cathy Temple Rob and Ashley Smith Thompson Barbara Thornhill Margaret and Chris Ullrich Rosemary Desloge and John Wassem Molly Smith Wellington George and Frances Sommers Wheelock Stockton and Dorothy Moss Williams John and Edie Lanier Wright Sarah and George Young, Octavia Fund Squire ($100 - $249) Anonymous (5) Newman and Julia Edwards Ainsley Virginia Simpson Aisner Alicia Alford Eric and Caroline Annis Almon Malcolm and Elizabeth Hallock Andrews
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Robert and Lyda Larkins Astrove Christian and Beth Avery Jayne and Thomas Barkdull Michael and Kaki Johnson Behr Amy Bell Olivia Smith Beneke Ashley Bernstein Lisa Blake Sam and Meg Roach Booth Bridget and Bobby Bories, Carrie and Evie; Bridget and Bobby Bories Fund Andrew Brantley Kemper and Elizabeth McClatchey Brown Kristin Brozyna Roger and Julie Budd and Caroline Budd Dennis and Stephanie Pate Burgart Candice and Duncan Burt Hadley and Cameron Smith Callaway, and Darden & Lee Carol Ann Brown Cannon Elizabeth Harrison Carrington Leslie Carroll Jennifer and Mark Casanta Chan and Vee Smith Chandler Natalie and George Chase Alexis and David Ciesla Charlie and Mary Coleman Rogers Clark Lucile McKee Clarkson Michael and Elizabeth Cranston Cleckler Harry and Janie McMullen Cline Caroline Wearn Davenport & Company Randy and Betsy Beveridge Cotten Frank and Winn Wiltshire Crockard Susan Mitchell Cross Mark and Lucy Sparkman Crosswell Joseph and Donna Crosswhite Ann Whitham Cundy Greg and Emily Curran
Mrs. Leland Hume Davenport Marli Davis Mimi Davis and Annabel Davis Steve and Missy Troutman de Souza Bruce and Hyde Floyd Desloge Louise Dibrell Caroline Brown Jim and Wynn Gregory Dorsett Elizabeth S. Dowd Julie and Everitt Drew Stuart Drew Kurt and Cathleen Brooke Dunkle Elizabeth Eades Lori and Harrison Edwards Doug and Virginia Smith Ellison Elizabeth Etherton Jolee and John Fennebresque G. Slaughter Fitz-Hugh Jr. Lessley Soniat Fitzpatrick Helen and Robert Forster Corinne Foster Courtney Foster Susanne Inman Jane Hutcherson Frierson Helen Chandler Fure Kaley Garner Tori and Dumas Garrett Rachel Garrett Lynn and John Geer Layla George Martha Geyer Thold and Ruth Ellen Gill Debbie and Bill Giudice Sallie Glover Michael and Gillian White Goodrich Hilton Hallock Mary Nobles Hancock Sarah and Steven Harbison Ann and Hooper Hardison Elizabeth Hargrove Katherine Haroldson Michael and Nancy Harrell Jerry and Melissa Harrelson Elizabeth and Webster Harrison Janelle and Justin Harrison 21
Michael and Sarah Corder Heary Claudia and W. A. Heath, Jr. Ashley Helmick Josh and Betsy Reese Helms Coral and Louis O. Helms Laura Tillman Hendley Pete and Kathy Barnes Hendricks Rob and Annette Herstek Vianda Hale Hill, Nicki Hill Rose and Christane Hill Rick and Molly Spicer Hood Gary and Lindsay Garner Hostetler Andrew and Marilee Keenan Hovet Sally and Thomas Hoy Jeffery and Anne Stout Hughes Faye Carrington Hughes Robert and Ginger Ann Clark Hughes Will and Lauren Bradley Humber Stuart and Mary Stuart Couch Hurst Tucker and Franny Couch Hurt Sara Elizabeth Jackson Kenzie Jenny Tricia and Lee Johnson Katie Newton Jones and Catherine Jones Dunford Jim and Barry Stout Kaminer Anne Dowd Kennedy Henry and Cary Davis King Ruffin and Adelaide King John and Phyllis Mann Kirwan Pete and Evelyn Simmons Kissel Mark and Landis Carey Knee Anne Kock Clinton and Emily McAdams Koontz Ryan and Becca Red Lacks Graham and Dana Borden Lacy Caroline Landry Keiko LeMon Lawrence and Barrie Hill Lewis Cary Minnich Lide Lewis and Lucy Trosdal Little Gary London Bill Sullivan and Sid Long
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2018 Annual Fund cont. Grace Looney Justin and Perry Ellis Lopez Andrew and Sarah Josey Lyon Seton and Katie Bee Rogers Marshall Douglas and Gigi Matthews Jean and Tony Maupin Susannah McCuaig Tony and Susan Rutland McCullar Katherine McDonough Renee and George McEldowney, Elizabeth Taylor McGrew William and Anne Wall McIntosh Genna McKeel Kent and Whitney Dunlap McLeod Matthew and Bess Young Meeks Linda and Hardin Minor Anne-Worley Bauknight Moelter Pierre and Ashton Ratcliffe Molster Elaine de la Houssaye Luther Moore Betsy Morley Howell and Erwin Wilcox Morrison Rick and Caroline Tuttle Murray Charles Michael and Patricia Murray Harriett G. Northcutt Chrissie Norton Amber Skye Joanna and Sandy Nugent Abby and Jefferson Nunley Jackson and Elissa McCarty Oliver Claudia Paden Charlotte Pallace Jim and Katherine Durkee Park Katrina Parkinson Felix and Magda Murphy Pelzer Evan and Grayson Davis Pierce Elizabeth Piper
Jane Gordon Potts Gene and Ann Preaus Adele and Graham Ralston Nick and Jamie Johnston Renwick Chris and Elizabeth Mann Rhodes Emily Rich Timothy and Nancy Martin Roberts Jennifer Nichols Romberg Mary Grace Rosenberg Jerry and Katharine “Kaki� Neville Rottler Harriet and James Schnell Mr. and Mrs. Phillip W. Segui, Jr. Llewellyn Sinkler and Oscar Shamamian Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Sibley Linda Siefried Parkie Foster Sloat Ashley and Jackson Smith Stephen, Shobha, Claudia & Olivia Smith Blair and Stirling Cassidy Smith Scottie Springer Jimmy and Kathy Black Stewart Ewing and Kim Lupton Strang Kimberly and John Strong Sophie Sussman Lynn Stichter Tate Andrea Thomas Hailey Thompson Molly Cramer Tipps Mrs. E. Runyon Tyler, Jr. Stuart and Mary Blair Scott Valentine Brendan Shanahan and Lindsey von Thron Johnny and Cameron Holt Voyles Mark and Susan Waggoner Frost and Robin McKinney Walker Phyllis and John H. Ward, Elizabeth Ward Nation 22
Catherine Avery Warfield David Paltiel and Stuart Warner Whit and Catherine Cranston Whitham Christopher and Courtney Dial Whitmore John and Elisabeth Harper Wiener, Bizzy and Gracie Keith and Caroline James Williamson Reid Leavitt Willingham Henry and Connie Quarles Wonham Lucy Wood Sam and John Woolard Liza Wooten Michael and Charlotte Daniel Wray Barry and Jacquelyn Buttram Wright Josh and Sara J. Martin Wright Edith and Landon R. Wyatt, III Stuart and Carol Graham Wyllie Megan and Erik Young and Effie Young Madelyn Rankin Zoi Yeoman ($50 - $99) Anonymous (3) Eleanor Adams Seth and Forsyth Crommelin Adams Virginia Alverson Madeleine Andrews James and Kathryn Calder Barmore Sarah Carr Barnes Elizabeth Bean Claudia Behringer-Smith Olivia Margaret Behringer-Smith Joni and Robert Benitez Shell and Lawrence Berry Giampaolo and Kyle Smith Bianconcini Rip and Nell Mathis Black
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Margaret Bond Mary Ann Borden Lilly Beth Bradshaw Allie Carey Brewington Dennis and Emily Wilson Callahan Mary Campbell Jennifer and Peter Carlin Natalie Carr Tim and Merrill Ware Carrington Catherine and Herbert Claiborne Debi and Walter Clarke Nick and Courtney Herstek Cline Susan and John Cole Andrew and Kelly Frailey Covato Elizabeth Anne Crommelin Deborah and Robert Csere Wayne and Sissy Kennard Cunningham Hannah Curtis Susan and Brian Curtiss Alexa and Ernest Cutter Stewart and Laura Shelby Dameron Dalton Alice Davidson Sarah T. Davis Caroline Parker Lizzy Donald Thomas and Elizabeth Atwater Drewicz Zoe Dubin Carolyn Duckett David and Catherine Jones Dunford Sarah Eades Todd and Adrienne Elliott Eischeid Chloe Elebash Lawrin Ellis and Katherine English Jade Farlow Kluttz Taylor Kristen Felt Gary and Ann Fink Katie Friedman Elizabeth and Luis Garcia Elizabeth Allison Biggers Gardner
Jennie and Peek Garlington Lucy Gash Laura Gill Frances Givhan David and Betsy Lindsay Goode Lulu Graham Margaret Greene Audrey Dyer Marshall Harbison John and Margaret McCall Harper Lelee Frank Hazard, One of the Sweet Briar Counselors of 80-81 Allegra and Joe Helms Lilah Henderson Robert and Charlotte Young Henry Edmond and Miriam Wogan Henry Selina Horsley Leigh Huffman Sarah Hughes Jason and Talley Woolley Hultgren Shelly and Michael Johannessen Emily Johnson Steve and Martha Jones Lee and Kevin Kennelly Julie and Ryan Kenter Shreeya Khurana Carrie Bories Knapp Edmund and Ellecia Knolle Art and Carolyn Kramer Matt and Carrie Coker Kuykendall Isabel Lane Cydney Lewis Katherine Lombardo Mariah Loop Kyle and Sarah Jo Trimble Luby Diane Ludwig Victoria and David Malizia Caroline Mann Marguerite King Susan and Robert McCay Gray McKenzie Margaret and Douglas McLamb 23
Ashley and R. Searing Merrill Katy Miller Lewis and Margaret Myers Morris Pierre and Claiborne Polhill Moses Morgan Nalty Kate Sessoms Caroline Newlin Evan Norton Anna November Keith and Anna Christenberry Ottaviano Celia Parr Wade and Mary Elizabeth Adams Perry Deane Pless Daniel and Katie Rushing Polk Maria and Saint Pollard Barbara and Zeb Portanova Natalie Pruitt Sallie Ratcliffe Carter Rice Adrienne Rich George and Judy Roberds Martha and Wilborn Roberson and family Anna Rogers Sara Rogers Sue and Dan Russler Justin and Ainsley Hines Santa Barbara Molly du Pont Schaffer Andrew and Sara Huffman Schmidt Ellen and Marc Schneidau Jonathan and Meredith Ashcraft Schultz Alfred and Meredith Stanley Scott Chanler Shamamian Kittredge Shamamian Chessie MacRae Sharp Maude Saunders Sharp Leonora Sharpe Sallie Simpson Russell and Tara Sinco, and Madeline and Katherine
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2018 Annual Fund cont. Gussie Smith Palmer Smith Blake and Tyler Anderson Spencer Mary Stephen Straske Jim and Mary Lee “Toody� White Sullivan Alex Swartsel Mary Helen Tarbutton Caroline Taylor Perrin and Catherine Biggers Trotter Susan and James Turner Stephen Vanze and Judith Halsey Sandy and Anne Villere Amanda von Thron Reilly Ward David and Gail Minnich Watson Vivian Weatherby Celeste St. Martin Wedgeworth John and Kate Ballard Werner Natalie Wertymer Sean and Susannah Tims Wessel Aaron and Susan Westerlund Chris and Kimberly Tuthill White Caroline and Brice Willis Bolling Winborne John and Cobby Young Witherington Clayton and Mary Peterkin Worthington Margaret Wyatt Page (Under $50) Anonymous (12) Tina and Lee Abbott Stuart and Christa Nice Absolom Mary Virginia Adams Emily Alcorn Isabel Alexander Anne Marie Alsobrook Amazon Smile Parker and Caroline Reeves Anderson
Summer and Mark Anderson Adeline Archibald Chad and Liz Getten Atwood Emily Bailey Mel and Linda Emerson Baker Damon and McLean Johnston Barbieri Aimee Barnes Langley Barnes Sarah Merrill Barringer Caroline Bartelsmeyer Madison Beaver Emily and Ryan Beaver Athena Blair Kristina Bond Evie Bories Holly and John Boswell Joe and Kim Cahill Boswell Mary Grace Bowers Stuart Bowers Tee Bowers Janie Branch Mary Hill Brooks Tyler and Kate Manos Brown Mary Catherine and Tyler Brown Mike and Christina Maistrellis Broxterman Brooks and Jennie Trimble Busey Laura Butcher Elizabeth Calvin Devon and Meg Carrere Carter Laura Cheek Victoria Garrett Clement Matthew and Blain Lewis Coady Lilly Cohen Preston Cory Richard and Mary Woolard Crawford Conley Crimmins Sarah Croft Erica and David Cummings David and Carter Cunningham John and Nancy Ratcliffe Currin Sydney Davidson 24
Lane and Claire Warfel Davis Elizabeth Davis Gardner and Martha Cousar Davis, & Elizabeth McKenzie Davis-Martin Mary Scott Douglas Frank and Margaret Cheatham Williams Driscoll Shannon Duncanson Sykes Eckhard Sarah Ellison Hannah Davis Emig and Helena Emig Margo Ennis Sara Katherine Ennis Alex Ervin Sarah Anne Evans Meme Ewald Eleanor Ezell Betsy and Neill Faulman Alexandra Ferrara Nick and Molly Davis Foukal Valita Fredland and Michelle Folz Ella Freeman Jennifer and Dave Fritzsche Amanda Love and Brian Fuller Deborah Reas and Erik Furu Emma Laura Gash Adele Gibson Ansley Gibson Melissa and Donald Gilmer Jennifer Glasse Darby Glenn Alexandra and Charles Goodrich Anne Marie and James Hagood Sarah and David Hallock Anna Hamilton Emily Hardy Sydney Haskins Bo and Sarah Chatel Higgins Maggie Hill Lindsey Holder Elliott Hornsby Lily Horsley
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Martha House Cabot and Helen Lee Hyde Kimberly and Cary Ichter Adele Irwin Caroline James Ella Janvier Todd and Stephanie Athey Jarvis Chandra and Jimmie Johnson Shannon and Phillips Johnston Bart and Lucy Sherman Kempf Callie Kennedy David and Jane Stoiko Kennedy Caroline E. Kenter Reese B. Kenter Dowling King and Parker King Becca and Jim Knuth Laurie and Allen Leverett Jarrett and Caroline Nugent Link Kate Livesay Cathy Lowe Sarah and Alec Machiels Kate and Harold Major Timothy and Carol Mariani Fraley and Charles Marshall Deanna Martin Anne and Stephen Mautner Paul and Holley McArthur Amy and Patrick McCarter Maggie McCarthy Ann Myrick M. McGrew Deedle McKenrick Gigi McLeod Dorothy Meachum Roger and Elizabeth Toney Melvin Caroline Menton Caroline C. Merrill Blake and Katherine Sabalis Miles Susan Mire Ashley Mitchell Anna Katherine Moore Elizabeth Moore Elizabeth and James Moore Jeremy and Madeleine Davis Moore Whitney Moore Eleanor and Comer Morrison
Mary and John Mulvey Margaret Murray Jason and Dolly Brantley Myrick Robert and Robin Naylor New Balance Athletic, Inc. Maggie Niehaus Robyn Curnow and Kim Norgaard Kathleen Norton Mallory and Frank Norvell Kelley and Charlie Norwood Virginia and John Nugent Amy Nusbaum Danny and Ragan Todd Ogg Allison and Thomas O’Grady Travis and Corbin Dunlap Page Ellen and George Palmer Virginia Parson Tami and James Patterson Kathleen and Chase Phillips Elise and Joseph Piper Jacki and Brian Powers Virginia Poynor Alice and Harlan Prater Eden Price Kara Leigh Pulley Cole Reifsnider Laura and Alec Reynolds John M. Rivers, Jr. Nick and Kelsey Holder Robinson David and Wendy Hickok Robinson David Wells and Liv Rooth Shirley Roy Virginia Rush Katie Ryan Helen-Grace and Patrick Ryan Mike and Katherine Almquist Ryker Tyler and Constance Sadler Mary Lily Salerno Steven and Nancy Carter Hanes Sasz Anna Stephens Seguin Clare Sessums Carolyn Shields and Steve Thomas 25
Margaret Shufflebarger Lily Simpson Mary Stuart Smart Jennifer Bolton Marple Charlotte Steilberg Davis Straske Elly Straske Corey and Laura Heyward Sturkie Dana and Patrick Summerour Claire Sussman Callie McCraney Taylor Tara Tecce Kam and Parker Allen Tekin Walt and Sally Scott Edwards Tippett Corinne and Zac Tureau Juliet Tuthill Mary Grace von Thron Cameron Ward Manning and Judith Warren Alyce Wellons Marcy S. Werner Meredith Wessel Sara Sims Wilbanks and Harris Wilbanks Zach and Katie Miller Willie Walter and Brooke Hudgins Wilson Jamie and Bevelle Warren Worthen Britton Bagby Wren Gifts in Honor Of… Jennifer Alexander and Marguerite Alexander By: Jean and Tony Maupin Our granddaughter, Madeleine Andrews By: Harold and Ginger Somerville Hallock Elizabeth “Adele” Bandy, a future Merrie Woode girl By: Crighton and Laughlin Kane Allen
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2018 Annual Fund cont. Patty and John Brantley By: Anonymous
Denice and Jim Dunn By: Anonymous
Polly Hoyt Nance By: Angela and William Hoyt
Mary Ann Williamson Borden By: Elizabeth and Martin Borden
The Wedding Anniversary of Rick and Tweed Cline Eckhard By: Harry and Janie McMullen Cline
Lizzie Swann Oliver and Jessica Swann Ward By: Jonnie and James Swann
Ann and Doug Cameron, Huey Canoey and the Sweet Briar counselors of 1980-82 By: Lelee Frank Hazard, one of the Sweet Briar Counselors of ‘80 - ‘81
Alex Ervin and the CMW Drama and Music Staff By: Sylvia Bernardini
Centennial Events Steering Committee By: Pat and Emily Pittman Funderburk Rick and Tweed Cline Eckhard
Anna Carr Hanks By: Dr. and Mrs. Henry Diversi, Jr.
Sylvia Sparkman Coker By: Anonymous Sylvia Sparkman Coker, Carter Coker Simpson, Carrie Coker Kuykendall, Eliza Coker, and Joanie Coker By: Keith and Caroline James Williamson Jill Crawford By: Anonymous Julie and Andres Diaz By: Anonymous Lane-Larkin Davis By: Marli Davis Elizabeth Davis and Emily Alcorn By: Lucy Gash
Rachel Garrett By: Tori and Dumas Garrett
Annie and Marshall Harbison By: Sarah and Steven Harbison Liz Counce Irwin By: Anonymous Gabrey Croft Means and Lilli Means By: Susan and Edward S. Croft, III The Merrie-Woode Centennial By: Lizora Miller Yonce The Merrie-Woode Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees By: Joni and Robert Benitez My three granddaughters, whom we hope will be MW girls! By: Will and Beverly Martin Sessoms
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Eleanor Davenport Owen and Adelaide Davenport Naumann By: Mimi Wallace Alison C. Paris, Lindsay C. Chatel, and Sarah K. Higgins By: Leslie Carroll Caroline Lee Pope By: John and Margaret McCall Harper The outstanding CMW staff, who worked so hard to get us to and through this awe-inspiring Centennial year! By: Chris and Elizabeth Keenan Thompson Nancy Conkle Swann By: Anonymous Elizabeth Keenan Thompson By: Anonymous Andrew and Marilee Keenan Hovet Elizabeth Keenan Thompson and Betsy Hamilton Verner By: Frost and Robin McKinney Walker Hamilton Northcutt Thompson By: Harriett G. Northcutt
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The Ullrich Girls, Tinsley, Annie, and Caroline By: Mary Campbell Meriwether Voris By: Marjorie Bryan Buckley Gifts in Memory Of… In Memory Of: Mary Ella Mead Baker By: Sally and Thomas Hoy Mary Martin Williamson Borden By: Elizabeth and Martin Borden Hugh Caldwell By: Donald and Peachy Mobley Kohler Graham and Dana Borden Lacy Alfred and Meredith Stanley Scott Mildred Cobb Carr By: Elizabeth and Martin Borden Davenport & Company Alice Davidson Graham and Dana Borden Lacy Margaret and Douglas McLamb Martha and Wilborn Roberson and family Charlotte Carroll By: Rick and Tweed Cline Eckhard Ann Haas Cox By: Faye Carrington Hughes Marie Teague Cranston By: Harriet and James Schnell
Susan Harrison Fitz-Hugh By: G. Slaughter Fitz-Hugh Jr. Elizabeth “Bunch” Sanders Griffin By: Eleanor Griffin Donald and Peachy Mobley Kohler Fontaine Flowers McFadden By: Townsend Daniel Kent Lizora Schoolfield Miller, Frank Schoolfield Jordan, and Jane Schoolfield Tappero By: Lizora Miller Yonce Abby Nalty By: John and Kate Ballard Werner Augusta, Fritz, Dottie, and Fritz Orr, Jr. By: Mary Campbell
2019 Board of Trustees Clair Freeman Marshall, Chair Raleigh, NC Holly Pierce Ambler Boone, NC Alan Clark Charlotte, NC Martha Dockery Clark Charlotte, NC Mathilde Villere Currence New Orleans, LA Jane Curtis Houston, TX William (Bill) Curtis Houston, TX Mallory Dimmitt St. Petersburg, FL Julie Harrower Diaz
Dallas, TX Fritz and Augusta Orr By: Alfred and Meredith Stanley Tweed Cline Eckhard Scott Tampa, FL
In Memory Of: Jane Scott By: Anonymous Dot Metcalf Thomas By: Ben and Mary Metcalf McKenney Fran Villere By: Harriet Broughton Holliday George and Rudi Robbins Pillow All donors to the Centennial Campaign are listed in Green & Gray Gratitude: The MerrieWoode Foundation, Inc. Annual Report available for review on the Merrie-Woode website at www.merriewoode.com. 27
Mary Leland Davenport Hutchison Lookout Mountain, TN Creecy Chandler Johnson Raleigh, NC James (Jay) McKnight Nashville, TN George Pillow Killen, AL Carter Coker Simpson Washington, DC Daniel (Dan) Wilbanks Knoxville, TN Dorothea (Dorothy) Moss Williams Washington, DC
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Centennial Book Wins NC Society of Historians Award The CMW Centennial Book, Camp Merrie-Woode: 100 Years of Following the Gleam, has won another award! The North Carolina Society of Historians awarded our book their 2018 Historical Book Award. The NC Society of Historians noted, “Our distinguished panel of judges was quite impressed with your research and your wonderful achievement!” This makes the third book award received for our Centennial Book, including the 2018 Independent Book Publisher’s (IPPY) Bronze Medal and the 2018 Hermes Creative Platinum Award. If you haven’t ordered your copy of the Centennial Book yet, get it before the limited run sells out! This beautifully designed hardcover book documents the history and legacy of Camp Merrie-Woode and her founders. The coffee table sized book is over 250 pages with stunning new photographs and significant archival imagery. This is sure to be a keepsake that grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters will share for generations. Order online: merriewoode.com/alumnaes/publications/ Price: $100.00 All proceeds will go to the CMW Endowment.
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