The Gateway Winter 2023

Celebrating 85 Years of Innovation & Tradition

This year, we mark the 85th birthday of Charleston Day School. I recently had the privilege of listening to a recording of a celebration that honored the founders of our school, Miss Tenney and Miss Stuart. Many different alumni spoke, as well as Miss. Stuart, who shared her recollection of the events that led to the founding of Charleston Day School, and Miss Tenney, who read a newspaper article that she had written about the school. (A QR Code linking to Miss Tenney’s reading may be found on page 3.) As I listened to the two strong and determined women who started the school, I was struck by a single thought that Miss Stuart shared, “(Miss Tenney and I) had the idea that we could just do anything.” Those words became the foundation of Charleston Day School and serve as a wonderful guidepost for our current faculty, staff and students.

During the 1936 Christmas holiday season in Charleston, the seeds of a great idea began to grow. Today, that idea, fully realized, is a thriving and joyful school located at 15 Archdale Street. Although the address of the school has changed multiple times, and the student enrollment has grown considerably from the 14 students in that first CDS class, the foundation of what Miss Tenney and Miss Stuart set out to provide remains: excellent academic instruction in an environment that values, integrity, character and a true passion for learning. Every day at Charleston Day School, the exceptional faculty, staff and administration continue to focus on the work that Miss Tenney and Miss Stuart began 85 years ago. True dedication and commitment to education knows no decade and that is evident in the teaching and learning that occurs at Charleston Day School today.

In this edition of The Gateway you’ll have a chance to stroll down memory lane as we celebrate 85 years of innovation and tradition. You’ll learn more about how the school’s footprint grew, and how its impact found similarly expanded context in an evolving city. You’ll hear from multiple alumni who share their memories of

Charleston Day and learn how the school has evolved, while maintaining the traditions that are woven into the fabric of the school. Finally, please take a moment to review the Annual Report, which is a testament to the involvement, commitment and generosity of all those who are part of our proud school community.

As always, I am grateful to be a part of the school that Miss Tenney and Miss Stuart founded 85 years ago. Their entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to children remain a guiding light as we continue to focus on the mission of fostering scholarship, integrity, respect and responsibility in our students. Here’s to the past that shaped us and the future that will continue to uphold the strong legacy that is Charleston Day School, because honestly, we can do just about anything.

Warmly,

Dear Charleston Day School Families,

LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

“True dedication and commitment to education knows no decade and that is evident in the teaching and learning that occurs at Charleston Day School today.”

CHARLESTON DAY SCHOOL

Charleston Day Through the Decades

The Many Lives and Locations of a Pioneering Institution

Founded in 1937 by Mary Stuart and Emily Tenney, Charleston Day School opened its doors on South Battery to an inaugural student body consisting of fourteen students spread across five grades. Eighty-five years and four campuses later, CDS continues to deliver on its initial promise: to provide a superior educational experience based on a whole-student approach.

Teachers

Mary Stuart and Emily Tenney began building their plan for what would become Charleston Day School during a period of widespread intellectual enlightenment in a city that was already renowned for its commitment to supporting artists, authors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders—and women. Still, even during the heady days of the 1930s, when Charleston was reinvigorated by the cultural “Renaissance” of the 1920s, Miss Stuart and Miss Tenney were pioneers. And their project, now into its ninth decade of operation, remains dedicated to creating lifelong learners and instilling the qualities of scholarship, integrity, respect and responsibility in its students (and, as a result, into the community at large).

From the beginning, the duo was utterly committed to the development of their new school and indefatigable in the pursuit of its growth and success. First situated inside a small carriage house located at 48½ South Battery, CDS was home to a small group of early students. The endeavor grew rapidly, however, and the school had to quickly accommodate a swelling student body, moving first to a slightly larger space on the corner of Elliott Street and Bedon’s Alley, and then expanding into a second building in 1949. As the demands of the school expanded, the founders recognized the need to restructure its administration; in 1969, a Board of Trustees was established to oversee the school as a nonprofit corporation.

Though Miss Stuart and Miss Tenney retired in 1971, their legacy endured and the school continued to thrive. By 1981, the school had moved once again, this time to a significantly larger site on State Street, complete with a Founders’ Wing erected in their honor.

As time went on, Charleston Day School also began to attract students from a wider geographic range, necessitating

yet another search for a location—a lasting one—with the potential for future expansion. In 1986, it found its new and current home when the College Preparatory School campus, located at 15 Archdale Street, became available. Ten years later, an administrative building was converted into a Middle School facility for seventh and eighth graders. Additional renovations to the main classroom building expanded the library and created dedicated math, computer science, and French classrooms—evidencing an early commitment to what has now been codified more broadly under the STEM and STEAM umbrella.

The purchase of the two houses south of the campus provided additional administrative space as well as a campus residence for a facilities director. The completion of the Kenan Music and Arts Center in 2001 and the creation of a new playground in 2004 further enhanced the campus.

In February, 2007, the Board of Trustees approved a measure that allowed the school to follow a plan of gradual growth to approximately 250 students. An extra section was added to each grade, resulting in two sections per class in grades 1-8. To accommodate a growing enrollment, Charleston Day School required more space. In 2010 the school embarked on a four million dollar Capital Campaign and in August, 2011 (the school’s 75th year), Charleston Day School opened its doors to the new 12,000 square foot building on the southeastern portion of the campus. It included a new library, a multipurpose room that also serves as a cafeteria, new science labs, and additional classroom, office, and meeting space.

In 2011, the school purchased 17 Archdale Street (north of campus). This purchase created a new administration building which in turn provided space in the Moore House to house a new educational opportunity center. Space in the

Moore House was reconfigured to create spaces for small group student meetings, distance learning and videoconferencing, tutoring for remediation and enrichment, academic grouping and teacher offices. It was renamed The Moore Learning Center.

On July 1, 2018, Mrs. Judith Foley Arnstein became Charleston Day School’s seventh Head of School. Charleston Day School continues to forge into the future. Cheers to 85 years!

CDS Through the Years 1937

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Mary Stuart and Emily Tenney found Charleston Day School at 48½ South Battery

CDS expands to a second building on the corner of Bedon’s Alley and Elliott Street

Miss Stuart and Miss Tenney retire

State Street campus opens

The school settles into its current home at 15 Archdale Street

turns 85! Learn more about the history of CDS

Snapshots in Time

The school’s original campus (above) and an early newspaper advertisement.

ALUMNI INTERVIEWS

Anniversary Special: My CDS

The walls of the school’s various campuses may not be able to talk, but the students who populated them sure can. In this special anniversary year storytelling series, we are thrilled to share recollections and reflections from a sampling of alumni from multiple generations. Here are their memories of the school that shaped them.

Featuring Interviews with...

Susannah (Nelson) Darby (’04)

Team: Red Campus: Archdale Street

Andrew Hagood (’99)

Team: Red Campus: Archdale Street

J. Addison Ingle (’41)

Team: Didn't Yet Exist! Campus: South Battery Street

Leslie "Sister" (Townsend) Rutledge (’56)

Team: Red Campus: Elliott Street

Bonnie (Brittain) Geer (’83)

Team: Blue Campus: State Street

Mary (Huger) deSaussure (’46)

Team: Blue Campus: South Battery

Louisa (Ravenel) Parsell (’87)

Team: Blue Campus: State St. (1st-7th), Archdale St. (8th grade)

Missy Craver (Izard) Schenck (’68)

Team: Blue Campus: Elliott Street

ALUMNI INTERVIEWS

Anniversary Special: My CDS

1. Describe yourself as a student in 3-5 words.

Sister Rutledge (’56): Not so good. Hah!

Mary deSaussure (’46): Scared and shy.

Susannah Darby (’04): I would say a few major traits that stand out in my beginning years at CDS are fairly shy, reserved and nervous. However, as the years went on, CDS helped to foster a sense of confidence, and I felt more friendly, self-assured, and self-possessed.

Andrew Hagood (’99): Solid B.

2. What do you remember about your first day of school?

Sister Rutledge (’56): Scared!

Mary deSaussure (’46): I loved it.

Bonnie Geer (’83): I remember being nervous because I didn't know many girls going into my class on the first day. Thank goodness we had a pool in our backyard so my best neighborhood friend, who was a boy, still wanted to hang out after school!

Missy Schenck (’68): In 1959 I entered CDS during the first grade with Miss Stuart. Everyone thought she was at least ten feet tall and, to a first grader, she was! She was tough as could be, but she taught us to read and opened a whole new world to us. Below is our first grade picture and eighth grade picture - we started with 18 and 12 graduated - lost some along the way and gained two - Cambridge Trott in second grade and Craig Bennett in sixth.

Susannah Darby (’04): When I think back on my first day of school, I am flooded with so many happy memories. I can still remember to this day the feelings I had walking into my very first day with my twin brother at the “Big School,” where my big brother and sister went. I was welcomed by our teacher, Mrs. Metts, who was the quintessential 1st grade teacher – warm, loving and so comforting. I could not have felt more at home. Of course, as a 6-year-old I don’t have any concrete memories, other than feeling so much excitement. However, my mom recalls this story and reminds me of this often. To me, it sums up Charleston Day School perfectly in a nutshell. At that time in the first week of school, 1st graders would wait until the third or fourth day to stay the full day with lunch. My mom remembers packing our lunches in matching lunchboxes for all 4 of us (I am sure we were all matching head to toe as well!), but for whatever reason our lunches had gone missing. The teachers were apparently in a “panic” that the “Nelson twins did not have their lunch.” Instead of calling my mom, Hopie Parker, who was the school receptionist at the time, ran home to pack us a home cooked lunch. My mom remembers the teachers telling her they were in a fight over who was going to have this responsibility. They were all so worried that Taylor and I would feel left out that they made every effort to make us feel at home. This story symbolizes to me what truly makes CDS stand out from the rest. There is and always has been such a true sense of family at Charleston Day. I don’t know many other schools that you can say this for!

3.

Describe what the CDS Mission means to you.

Louisa Parsell (’87): CDS should always be academically challenging. Students should always respect themselves, their peers, and their teachers. CDS students should be responsible for their actions inside and outside of school. CDS students should always feel a great sense of pride to be part of the Day School family and community.

Looking Back: I'll Never Forget When...

"My sisters attended the school from the beginning, in 1937. Miss Stuart and Miss Tenney came to talk to my parents and said, "We won't do this without you," and my parents believed in it. I was at a different school then, the Craft School, but moved over a couple of years later. At the time, the school occupied two floors in the carriage house on South Battery. I can see us all so clearly right now, me sitting on the second floor doing my homework or an assignment, while Class Four or Five was being conducted by Miss Stuart in the same room. Talk about an exercise in concentration!"

– Ad Ingle on The Early Days

"In 1959, when I started first grade, both Alaska and Hawaii became states. We all thought this was amazing, and it was the first time that I realized that all of the states were not always a part of our country. The American flag gained two new stars, and we had to get new ones for school. Four years later, on November 22nd, 1963—which was John Sosnowski's birthday so we were eating cupcakes in our classroom—Miss Tenney came running through the school with her brass school bell, shouting that President Kennedy had been shot. The rest of the day we listened to Mrs. Covington's radio to hear about the events of the day."

– Missy Schenck on Living Through Historic Moments at School

Susannah Darby (’04): CDS does an incredible job of fostering scholarship, integrity, respect and responsibility. From an early age CDS encourages scholarship. As just second graders, we were immersed in the “Around The World” project that gave us such a broad knowledge of the world at such a young age. Integrity stands out the most to me as a student, as CDS heavily promotes character, kindness, honesty and firm adherence to moral values. Being surrounded by those with the highest integrity helped to cultivate this in each and every student. Responsibility was also big as a student. Having such a small class helped you to feel responsible for your peers and their well-being. We all looked out for each other and had each other’s back.

Andrew Hagood (’04): The stated mission impacted my life for the best. Some of those values were learned the hard way!

4. What is the most meaningful lesson you took from your time at CDS?

Sister Rutledge (’56): Behave or you are going to get in real trouble with Miss Tenney and Miss Stewart!

Bonnie Geer (’83): Ask for help! CDS was so small back then that you knew everyone and every teacher. They all tried to help you succeed, or at least feel good about trying.

Susannah Darby (’04): There are almost too many to count, but the one that stands out the most in my memory was the time when my father became very ill and subsequently passed away. The outpouring of love that both my family and I received was tremendous. I can still remember it to this day. School was dismissed early, and all were encouraged to attend his funeral. Teachers arrived at our home unannounced to help with homework. They saw a need and they filled it. I knew at the time that I felt so loved and protected by CDS, but as I think about it to this day, it truly makes me realize the lengths that they went to make our family feel so comforted. I have learned even more now as an adult that this was a true-life lesson that CDS taught our familyto always do the right thing and to always show up for those you love.

Andrew Hagood (’04): The value of curiosity and willingness to ask questions and seek answers on your own. The various research projects stand out as an ongoing positive impact on my life and career.

5. What made/makes CDS unique as a school?

Mary deSaussure (’46): It was tiny but that was ok. I never cared much for the saltines and warm milk we had for a snack, but my friend—she always said this and I think it says a lot: "CDS was the only place I ever learned anything."

Bonnie Geer (’83): The friendships that are made there are life long - I still see former classmates and we always end up reminiscing with funny stories. ( If I can't remember all the details about a

story I still call Leigh Batten Lipscomb. She remembers everything! ) Unfortunately, we did lose one close friend, Burney Fair, when we were about 26. Burney and I went to school together for 16 years! Charleson Day, Porter-Gaud, and Univ of Georgia. I still miss her!

Louisa Parsell (’87): The size. We only had one class per grade when I attended CDS. I met two of my very best friends to this day in first grade at CDS. Tradition is also very important.

Missy Schenck (’68): The teachers at CDS challenged us to think outside of the box. It inspired our imagination and sparked our creativity.

Susannah Darby (’04): Everything! There is such a sense of family at Charleston Day and always has been. As a first grader, you interact with the “Big Kids” in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades;

ALUMNI INTERVIEWS

Anniversary Special: My CDS

you learn from and look up to them because you connect with and see them often. This is a huge step in making new children feel so welcome. The location of CDS also makes it very unique. You are surrounded by history, and CDS makes you appreciate and become more aware of our city in unique ways.

6. What is the single most valuable real world skill you learned as a student at CDS?

Bonnie Geer (’83): Networking. Because CDS was so small, you had friends in the classes above and below you. You had to get to know others and form relationships on teams, class projects, and, of course, the four square court during recess.

Susannah Darby (’04): CDS gave me the confidence and self-assurance to face life’s challenges with courage and poise.

Sister Rutledge (’56): That is a hard one, but the friends I made there are lifelong.

Andrew Hagood (’04): There are no shortcuts to success in the classroom or other facets of life.

7. What was your most meaningful exchange with a teacher?

Susannah Darby (’04): Mrs. Metts (first grade teacher) believed in me and brought me out of my shell. I felt secure, confident and “fearless.” Mrs. Richardson sparked my curiosity and wonder for the world.

Louisa Parsell (’87): I will always remember Ellie Barr reading Mandy by Julie Edwards to our 3rd glade class. Magical!

Missy Schenck (’68): The Shark Teeth Finders’ Club was founded with a group from my class with Miss Wilson as our mentor. It was experiential learning at its best for the sixties. Miss Wilson truly inspired our imaginations and every treasure hunt for sharks’ teeth or artifacts was filled with adventure. She was our portal to archeology and discovery. I still love digging for them!

Andrew Hagood (’04): Tough to say. Mrs. Finch educated me in both Math and character. Mrs. Croft opened my eyes to architecture and sparked an interest in my current construction career.

8. Did you play a sport? Describe any standout memories.

Susannah Darby (’04): Basketball, volleyball, and tennis are where some of my greatest CDS memories come from—especially basketball. At CDS, sports were a part of the curriculum. At age 6, you are learning skills that establish camaraderie, and the whole endeavor permeates the students’ tremendous pride and sense of accomplishment. I recall some of our greatest team memories during the middle school years with Coach Meyers. We came from one of the smallest schools and were the most unassuming team, but we felt unstoppable. One of the most special memories I have with CDS sports was the day after my dad passed away. I showed up for the basketball game, because I genuinely wanted to, and the coach said a prayer over our team huddle— just one of the many ways CDS showed up for me and made me feel loved and truly supported.

Andrew Hagood (’04): Coach Meyers’ basketball coaching and emphasis on practice at home and school helped create my current work ethic.

Louisa Parsell (’87): Basketball, soccer, tennis, track. We LOVED basketball!

Sister Rutledge (’56): I loved badminton and running races, which were the only two sports offered [when I was a student]. I was a star runner!

"The traditions that Miss Tenney and Miss Stuart had for the school were a core part of our education: Blue and Red Teams; Friday Relays; the Annual Spring Badminton Tournament; Commencement at the Dock Street Theater, and singing Speed Bonnie Boat, a Scottish song Miss Tenney loved; bringing your money to “feed” the frog for the Christmas families—dollar bills were lettuce and coins were carrots—and the time the frog actually ate the money; Eighth Grade Privileges, such as being the only class to come in the front door of the big building or playing “murder” for our graduation party."

– Missy Schenck on CDS Traditions

"We had a little yard behind school in the beginning, and we would take recess there. But lunch was not a thing you took at school. They gave us a snack, of course, but you went and had lunch at home."

– Ad Ingle on a Time Before School Lunch

" Miss Tenney and Miss Stuart were strict, and I got into a bit of trouble one time. I remember one time I got into a bit of trouble for a joke a friend and I pulled, so we had to wash the sidewalk on a Saturday morning with a scrub brush. Well, my friend and I, who had to do it with me, had been invited to a party by some older students that same day and we did not want to miss that. There was a boat ride, you know, and we did not want to miss that! We scrubbed pretty fast."

– Missy Schenck on Living Through Historic Moments at School

Scholarship Learning takes place everywhere, from the classroom to the Commons, homeroom to the hallways.

BEYOND THE GATES GRADUATION SPOTLIGHT

With so much to look forward to in the years ahead, and fresh experiences around each new corner just waiting to unfold, it’s fitting that our 2022 eighth graders chose a place that epitomizes home for the setting of their mural. After all, what better vantage point to contemplate the fresh adventures just over the horizon than the familiar shores of the city that launched them?

CLASS OF 2022 HIGH SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES

Academic Magnet High School

Ashley Hall

Avon Old Farms School

Baylor School

Bishop England High School

Blair Academy

Christ School

Episcopal High School

James Island Charter High School - IB

Lucy Garrett Beckham High School

Oceanside Collegiate Academy

Porter-Gaud School

Taft School

The Hill School

The Hotchkiss School

St. Paul’s School

Woodberry Forest School

2022

A Unique Bond

Commencement Speech by Mary Motley Smith

Iwill never forget the feeling of the rope in my hands as my sister and I raised the flag on the first day of school of our first grade year. I was so nervous, so little and Charleston Day felt so new and so big. Our two classes stood closest to us, in the front, as Mr. O’Shea helped us guide the American flag up the flagpole. As I looked out into the crowd, I recognized many faces from kindergarten. There were many new faces, too, and not just the ones from the baseball cards that were sent to us in the mail that summer. I had studied those cards to learn every detail about my new classmates. That day, I had no idea that I was about to start the best 8 years of my life with the greatest friends.

There is a unique bond between our class. I often wonder what it is about us that makes the mix so special. Thankfully, our families all share the same values and have rooted for ALL of us and, not just their one, or two children. The friendships in our class feel like a really large group of siblings and extend to not only all 33 of us but to our parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and pets. I know we will have the very best reunions.

So much extra love has been poured into this class of ours. I can’t begin to count how many homemade batches of cookies that were delivered by sweet grandparents to our games. Our families have taught us how to look out for one another and that recipe has been the secret to our success.

To be honest, 8 years is a long time to spend with such a small class. Especially when you spend the majority of your time at school. I have no clue how I’m going to carry on without y’all next year. The memories we have made at Charleston Day and with each other will be forever cherished and remembered but I couldn’t have dreamed of a better group of people to have grown up alongside.

Highlights of our CDS memories are definitely the class trips and specifically the bus rides, or WHEN THE BUS ACTUALLY SHOWS UP. We all grew together on these trips and got to spend uninterrupted quality

time together outside of school. It made our friendships stronger and we learned many new things about each other.

At almost every sporting event everyone has made a point to show up for us. Not only do we love showing school spirit, but also we love supporting one another. Ever since Lil’ Scorps and watching each other practice, playing various sports has brought us together and motivated us to be stronger, more competitive, happier and the most cheerful and boisterous bunch.

In 5th grade our girls’ basketball team went to the finals and made it to 2nd place. The whole school community was there cheering us on that night with the most CDS spirit. Even STING! In 8th grade we all tried our best to come to the basketball games. The day of the games we would all call each other to make sure we were all showing up. At the home games we were warmly greeted by Ms. Loretta, who is a class favorite. We all screamed at the top of our lungs to cheer on the team. Not only was the 8th grade class there but also teachers and other grades along with their families and friends. Nights like these brought us even closer.

Even through the good times we have had our ups and downs, just like any family would. I know none of us will forget the 2nd grade lice epidemic ... That we thought would NEVER END. The dances at Charleston Day were a highlight of our middle school years. So, In 6th grade when covid shut down school and we couldn’t have the spring dance we had our own Zoom Dance Party. Covid was really hard for our class. In 7th grade we couldn’t physically separate from each other. We missed giving each other hugs and just being around one another.

We hadn’t seen each other since the spring of 6th grade, so it was hard to keep us apart. When there was no other solution to keeping us 6 feet we all started receiving infractions, but the small gesture was worth the consequence. Through all the challenges we have faced at Charleston Day it ended up bringing us closer together.

“We have always been taught to leave things better than we found them. It’s not just about supporting each other in the gym or in the classroom, it is about how we lift each each other up every single day.”

We learned to appreciate each other and learned not to take these precious friendships for granted.

We have always been taught to leave things better than we found them. I firmly believe that we are leaving Charleston Day in high spirits, with great expectations, and showing everyone what a true TEAM looks like. It’s not just about supporting each other in the gym or in the classroom, it is about how we lift each each other up every single day. We worry when our classmates don’t show up and we check on each other. We care about each other and our entire school community. We love and will miss chatting with the younger children and catching up with our teachers. We will miss our 2022 TEAM but feel certain we will remain friends forever.

There’s this quote “Home really isn’t a place. It’s the people who make it what it is.” Even though Charleston Day has been a second home for us these past years, it’s been our class and the community of people at Charleston Day who have made these years so special. I want to say a huge thank you to the parents for giving us such a wonderful experience to attend Charleston Day, for knowing what’s best, and always believing in us. I also want to say thank you to the faculty and staff for their patience and kind heartedness. I know we aren’t always the easiest group. To the Class of 2022, even on our departure, after 8 years of being together I know this won’t be the end. I love you guys so much, and I can’t wait to see what we all do next.

Integrity

Mary Motley Smith delivers her Commencement speech, punctuating this milestone day for the 2022 graduating class.

Responsibility

Each year, Commencement marks the moment for us to honor our outgoing graduates as they transition into alumni—no longer students but forever stewards of CDS.

Awards & Accolades

Head of School’s Award: Liam Samuel Green

Established in 1998 by Gregory J. O’Melia and Edgar S. Jaycocks, this prize recognizes a member of the graduating class who has exhibited a genuine love of learning through commitment and hard work at Charleston Day School. This award underscores the belief that true academic scholarship should be judged not only by one’s grade point average, but also by the student’s diligence, effort and sincere desire to learn.

Faculty Award: Jaylen DeJuan Heyward

This award is given to an 8th grader who, in the faculty’s opinion, best exemplifies the ideals of good manners, neatness in appearance and work, and good character.

The Archdale Achievement Award: Elizabeth Tillman Werntz

This award is given for outstanding academic achievement in all areas, and for willingness to serve others.

Esprit de Corps Award: Mary Motley Smith

This award, established in 1996, recognizes the eighth grader who epitomizes devotion to and enthusiasm for the common spirit of the entire student body.

The Gordon Scott Gillespie Prize: John Nolte Dukes, Jr.

Established by Mrs. Gillespie and her daughter Brook, this award is in memory of Brook’s father, who died while she was an eighth grader. In a year in which it is given, it is awarded to the student who shows special interest and a desire to delve deeper than is required into his or her schoolwork and projects.

Fourth Grade Award: Grady Christopher Mettler Established in honor of Noel Kunes, former 4th grade teacher, this prize recognizes a student’s effort, attitude and positive relationships with his or her peers.

The Braveheart Award

This award was established by the Class of 1996. It recognizes students whose strong work ethic, optimism and strength of character best exemplify the spirit of Charleston Day School.

Grades 1-4: Katerina Brookbanks Johnson

Grades 5-8: Effie Robinson Smith

The Brendan O’Shea Citizenship Award: Spencer Everett Hostetter Established in honor of Brendan O’Shea, whose 13-year tenure as Head of School was marked by a culture of civility. This award recognizes a student who has demonstrated service, leadership, responsibility, character and discipline.

French Society Award: William Hunter Dawson Presented by the French Society of South Carolina to the student who demonstrates excellence in the French language and interest in promoting French culture.

The Julia Mayrant Rees Simonds Award: John Lawrence Catlett-Fernandez Established in 1999, in memory of Julie Simonds, Class of 1987, this award is presented to the student who embodies a spirit of openness and a desire to learn more about France, its language and its people.

The Thomas W. Alexander Creativity

Award: Ellison Reynolds Hostetter

The Thomas W. Alexander Creativity Award was established in 2003 by the family and friends of Tom Alexander, a successful advertising executive and proud CDS alumnus, parent and grandparent. This award is given to a student in grades 6-8 who best demonstrates creativity in his/her life, schoolwork or hobbies.

The Josephine Little Townsend Award: William Evans Martin IV

This award was established in memory of Jodie Townsend after her death, during her fifth grade year at Charleston Day School. Recipients should display intelligence, love of reading, well-roundedness, ability to get along with others, optimism, and should be a top student in his or her class. It is awarded only to fifth graders.

Spanish Award: Julia Burdick Gaddy Presented to the student who demonstrates excellence in the Spanish language and interest in promoting Spanish culture.

English Award: Julia Burdick Gaddy Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in English.

The Harriet C. Wilson Award: Lydia Ellis Applegate Established in 1995 by an alumna of Charleston Day School, this award honors Miss Wilson’s contributions to our community as a history teacher. Her standards were very high, but she was always able to inspire a sense of selfconfidence in those with whom she worked. She strove to make the past come alive for her students, and she imbued them with a love of history. To reflect her spirit, this award is

presented to an eighth grader who exhibits the enthusiasm, the interest and the potential to become a genuine scholar in the study of history.

Justine Finch Math Award: Francis Ancrum Clarkson III

Established in 1998 as the Math Award, this award was renamed in 2014 to the Justine Finch Math Award and is presented to the student who displays excellence in mathematics as well as a desire to achieve at the highest level. The award is named in honor of Mrs. Finch, who taught math at Charleston Day for 26 years, from 1988-2014. Her exacting standards coupled with her expectation that each individual student perform to his or her highest capability helped establish Charleston Day’s math program as the best in the area. Countless students benefitted from her emphasis on organization, checking work, daily preparation and review, as well as her high expectations for each child.

Science Award: Makena Gray Bergren

Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in science.

John Winthrop Young Historians Scholarship: Atticus John Mauldin

Established in 2013 by the generosity of Mr. John Winthrop of Charleston. Each year the award is given to a seventh grader who is distinguished in the study of history of our country and the world.

Marcia E. West Technology Award: Frank Daniel Batten V

Established in 1998 to recognize particular excellence in computers.

Audrey Elizabeth Grice Art Award: Lucie Fielding Allen

This award was established in 2002 in memory of Audrey Grice, member of the Class of 2006. Audrey was an exceptional art student, whose energetic spirit and love for life were reflected in her work. This award recognizes particular excellence in art.

Music Award: Lily Crawford Keenan

Established in 1983 to recognize especially noteworthy achievement in music.

Athletes of the Year Award: Trenton Lee Kirk, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Molten Awarded to an accomplished athlete of strong character who has shown exemplary sportsmanship, concern for fellow teammates, and a strong work ethic.

Respect

The Honor Marshalls during the ceremony.

Barry D. Gumb. Jr. Scholarship Award: Kaelyn Alexis White

Established in 2002 in memory of Beau Gumb, this award recognizes a CDS student who is strong in character and integrity, shows empathy, and reflects the qualities embodied in Beau – a love of learning and respect for education.

Sarah Huger Jervey Award: Liam Samuel Green Established in 1947 in remembrance of Miss Sadie Jervey, whose school for grades 1 and 2 was the parent school of Charleston Day School. In 1939, she merged her school with the Day School, and taught there until 1945. It is awarded to the eighth grader with the highest cumulative academic average over the past three years.

Charleston Day School Scholar: Liam Samuel Green

To the sixth, seventh or eighth grader with the highest academic average for this year.

Fifth Grade High Honors: William Augustus Aaron

Sixth Grade High Honors: William Digges Walldorf

Seventh Grade High Honors: Sophie Elise Skaff

Eighth Grade High Honors: Liam Samuel Green

President

Jessica Aaron

Vice President

Chrissie Batten

Treasurer Meg Phillips

Vice Treasurer Jessica Grubb

Back to School Social

Summer Anderson

Eugenia Burtschy Cindy Hayes

Halloween Carnival

Elizabeth Shealy

Harriott Parker

Ashley Allan

Bingo Night

Alex Macon Wynne Thomas

2022-2023 Parents’ Council

Faculty Appreciation

Jenna Brown

Jessica Mischner

Leslie Chapman Bliss Lansing Field Day

Aemelia Mauldin

Used Uniforms

Laura Pelzer

Ashley Rawl Room Parent Coordinator

Chrissie Batten

Spirit Days

Laura Cotton Claire Byrd Greenery Sales Katie Seaman Kat Clark

Pop-Up Shop + Spirit Wear

Lauren Lail Frances Parker

Mother’s Day Orchid Sale

Alex Andrews Megan Mozingo Claire Loehr

Kennedy Burnett

Scorpions’ Den Lizzie Hamilton Jorie Stryker Hunter Dawson

Class of 2018 College Bound

Clemson University

Lilly Claypoole Wake Forest University

Bradford Collins Wofford College

Elliott Eischeid University of South Carolina

Marshall Evans Santa Clara University

Walker Givens University of Georgia

Anders Groves Wofford College

Clay Hershey University of the South - Sewanee

Leslie Holt UNC Chapel Hill

Harry Hood Clemson University

Myers Hostetter University of Georgia

Emmy Keogh University of Pennsylvania

Gracie Kuyk

Callie Liberatos

University of South Carolina

Emerson College

Lucy Manuel University of Virginia

Edwin McAlister The Citadel

Camille Molten University of South Carolina

Meggie Navarro University of Virginia

James Parsell Wake Forest University

Marshall Sinkler Tulane University

Toni Walker

Johnson C. Smith University

Kate Walldorf University of Virginia

Gardiner Willis University of Denver

Anne Young University of Virginia

L-R: Parents’ Council Treasurer Meg Phillips, President Jessica Aaron, and Vice-President Christie Batten welcome 2022-2023 families during Orientation Day.

From

Dear

Trustees

As we celebrate the 85th anniversary of Charleston Day School and begin a new school year energized with ambitious plans, I am reminded that strategic plans and lesson plans do not implement themselves; people do.

In the proud history of CDS, Miss Stuart and Miss Tenney first exemplified that truth quite literally when they showed the foresight and courage to follow through on their vision for CDS as both the school’s founders and its faculty from modest beginnings in a single classroom on South Battery.

I am inspired by their example of selfless service in the furtherance of the CDS mission to foster scholarship, integrity, respect, and responsibility in our students. Their example, and those of so many others, have been emulated countless times through words and deeds big and small across the generations, nurturing the school daily and defining what it means to be a member of the CDS community.

On behalf of the CDS Board of Trustees, I want to thank you all for your example and for your generous support of CDS. With the leadership of our development team and your generosity, we significantly exceeded our fundraising goal for the year and maintained the enviable trend of 100% financial participation from the CDS faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees in the 20212022 school year. These contributions further enhance the financial strength of the school and enable us to look beyond the urgency of short-term budgets to focus on the strategic plan and securing a future CDS that is even stronger than it is today.

In the spirit of examples of service to CDS, the Board voted last spring to honor Elfrida Moore Sinkler with the Distinguished Service Award, placing her on a list of only three prior recipients, and recognizing her exemplary leadership and dedication to the mission of CDS.

2022-23 Board of Trustees

Standing (L-R) Barclay McFadden, Summer Anderson, John Hand, David Kunes, John Robinson, Jay Keenan, Emmie Hershey, David Maybank, Ross Hostetter

Sitting (L-R) Zoë Stephens, Tee Parker, Kaky Grant

Not Pictured Robertson Allen, Jamie Hood

On a similar note of service, I want to thank Emmie Hershey for her steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to CDS as 2021-2022 board chair, CDS alum, and parent of soon-to-be three CDS graduates. Further, I want to thank departing board members J. Rutledge Young III and Miley Burnett for their years of service. Finally, I want to welcome our newest board members, David H. Kunes and John E. Robinson, and to offer a special note of thanks to David Maybank III for his return to board service.

As we look ahead to the new school year and beyond, I am comforted that the spirit of generosity, goodwill, and steadfast support that brought us to this 85th anniversary will also sustain CDS for the long bright future ahead.

Yours Sincerely, Ross P. Hostetter Chair, Board of Trustees

NOTES FROM THE BOARD Celebrating 85 Years of Scholarship and Service

The Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award was established in 2016 to recognize and honor a member of the Board of Trustees or a valued school volunteer who has made a significant impact to the Charleston Day School community, its future and to the mission of the school...to foster scholarship, integrity, respect and responsibility.

The recipient is nominated by a member of the Board of Trustees, approved by the Executive Committee, and confirmed by the Board of Trustees. This is not an annual award but one given when it is felt that a member of the Charleston Day School community meets all the qualifications.

This year’s recipient certainly meets, and surpasses, that very high bar. Elfrida “Frida” Moore Sinkler has a long history with the Day School, with three children and four grandchildren who have attended and absorbed her devotion to Charleston Day. But her support remains ongoing.

Frida served on the Board of Trustees from 2013-2019–as Development Chair, she renamed the annual giving program to Gateway Giving, and established The Spirit Fund as a way for donors to make honorariums and memorials to the school.

She was also instrumental in hosting CDS “Friends” luncheons to foster lasting connections, and actively sought out ways to engage young alumnae.

CHARLESTON DAY SCHOOL

New Board of Trustees Members

David H. Kunes (’94)

• David and his wife, Margaret, are current parents of Rebecca (’27) and Elizabeth at First Scots

• Earned degrees from Davidson College, University of South Carolina and New York University

• Attorney at Evans, Carter, Kunes & Bennett, P.A.

• Previously served on the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston Board of Trustees from 2010-2016

David Maybank III (’75)

• David and his wife, Lynne, are the parents of four CDS alums: David IV (’08), Catherine (’12), William (’14) and Edward (’16)

• Earned degrees from the University of Virginia and Sewanee, The University of the South

• President of Maybank Properties, LLC

• Previously served on the CDS Board of Trustees from 2007-2016

• Co-chaired the CDS Head of School Search Committee in 2016-2017

John E. Robinson

• John and his wife, Sallie (’96), are current parents of Caroline (’27) John Jr. (’30), and Mary Read and Benjamin, both at First Scots

In 2014, Frida established an endowed fund to honor her late husband, Mr. Benjamin Huger Rutledge Moore, who graduated from CDS in 1951. This fund provides financial aid and tuition support to students of CDS graduates and/or students of current faculty who demonstrate a need through the financial aid application process.

Over time, and in myriad capacities, Frida has been an invaluable advocate of the school. When she speaks, people listen—and our school community is all the better for it.

Congratulations to Frida Moore Sinkler, the 2022 recipient of the Charleston Day School Distinguished Service Award.

• Earned degrees from Clemson University and Charleston School of Law

• Attorney at Law Offices of John E. Robinson, LLC

• Current Chairman of the Charleston Board of Architectural Review

• Previously served on the Charleston County Board of Assessment Appeals and former President of the Society of St. Thomas and St. Denis.

Established in 2022, The 1937 Circle pays homage to the school’s founding year. A gift of $1,937 or more bolsters the many academic, community, and philanthropic efforts supported through The Gateway Giving Fund, and reflects an additional connection to and appreciation of the CDS experience. The 1937 Circle has been an overwhelming success thus far—and we are excited to continue to offer this new level of giving annually.

The following groups of individuals generously donated to the 1937 Circle or more:

2021-2022 Board Members

Mr. Robertson Allen

Mrs. Summer Anderson

Mrs. Kaky Grant

Mr. John Hand

Mrs. Emmie Hershey

Mr. Jamie Hood

Mr. Ross Hostetter

Mr. Joe Keenan

Mr. Barclay McFadden

Dr. Tee Parker

Mrs. Zoë Stephens

Mr. Rutledge Young

Former Board Members

Mr. Scott Barnes*

Mrs. Eugenia Burtschy

Mrs. Mary Cutler

Mr. James Dyke Jr.

Mrs. Bernie Hood

Mr. Fran Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leadem

Mr. Eddie Liipfert*

Mrs. Louise Maybank

Mr. Chris Mettler

Mr. Allston Moore

Mrs. Cozy Pelzer*

Mrs. Sally Rhett

Mrs. Ellen Smith*

Current Faculty

Mrs. Judith Foley Arnstein

Mrs. Mary Baarcke

Mrs. Caroline Moore

Mrs. Catherine Skeen

Former Faculty

Mrs. Sallie Barnes

Mrs. Anne Blessing

Mrs. Eugenia Burtschy

Mrs. Jane Cook

Mrs. Barbara Dotterer

Mrs. Noel Kunes

Mrs. Susan Liipfert

Mrs. Hopie Parker

Current Parents

Anonymous (2)

Mark Allan

Elizabeth and Grier Allen Robertson and Way Way Allen Summer and Clyde Anderson Alex and Mark Andrews Dr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Angelos Mr. and Mrs. William E. Applegate IV Mary and Charles Baarcke

The Bergaz Family

Dr. Anne Blessing and Dr. Walter Blessing, Jr. Mr. Eric Bruce and Mrs. Kimball Wood Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke Eugenia and Larry Burtschy Susanne and Willis Cantey Mr. and Mrs. Joshua P. Cantwell Leslie and Bowen Chapman Jay and Laura Cotton Mr. and Mrs. Grainger David Michael and Jessica Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Erin Thomas England Mr. and Mrs. R. Tucker Ervin Allyson and John Ferguson The Fodiman Family Carter and Kaky Grant Liza and Bill Green

Andrew and Jacki Gross Lizzie and Brent Hamilton The Hand Family Foundation Cynthia and John Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Clay W. Hershey Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hood Greer and Ross Hostetter Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Kempinski Mr. and Mrs. David H. Kunes Lauren and David Lail Mr. and Mrs. Chase Lansing Drs. Rebecca and James Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. James Ledlie Ryan and Claire Loehr Deborah and David Looper Alexandra and Barclay Macon McFadden Family Brandon and Frieda McKay

Mary Scott and Barnes McLaurin Kate and Chris Mettler Beezer and Emily Molten Mimi and Ham Morrison Clayton and Megan Mozingo

Did you know?

42 families increased their giving to join The 1937 Circle this year.

1937 Circle Members to Date = 105

Mary and Jody Murdough Frances and Telfair Parker Arthur and Laura Pelzer Meg and Jordan Phillips Ashley and Edward Rawl Amanda and John Redding Garrison and Sami Rudisill Emily and David Schaible Charlie and Katie Seaman Elizabeth and Chip Shealy Mr. and Mrs. C. Donovan Smith IV Mr. and Mrs. Brys Stephens Whitney and Robert Stoddard Jason and Jorie Stryker Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ernest Sumner IV Bill and Michelle Ward Silvia and Joe Waring Ms. Elyse A. Zaplin

Former Parents

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Y. Barnes Phil and Angie Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cutler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Dyke, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. Gordon Geer Barry D. Gumb, Jr. Scholarship Endowment of CCF Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kunes Susan and Rich Leadem

Susan and Eddie Liipfert

Mrs. Louise J. Maybank

Mr. and Mrs. B. Allston Moore III

Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker

Mrs. Cozy Pelzer

Edmund and Sally Rhett

Mr. and Mrs. J. Rutledge Young III

Current Grandparents

Don and Joan Brown Campbell and Don Burton

Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cutler, Jr. Rita Hayes

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Keenan

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kunes

Susan and Eddie Liipfert

Emily and John Lumpkin

Berta and Bill McCue

Gail M. Miller

Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker

Mrs. Cozy Pelzer

Joe and Lisa Rice

William and Amy Rich

Alumni

Mr. William Applegate

Mrs. Mary Cutler Baarcke

Mrs. Anne Hanahan Blessing

Mrs. Anabel Bowen

Mrs. Eugenia Leath Burtschy

Mr. Joshua Cantwell

Mr. Matthew Cochrane-Logan

Mr. John Cotton

Mrs. Mary deSaussure Cutler

Dr. Steffi Cerato Galvin

Mrs. Bonnie Brittain Geer

Mr. Carter Grant

Mrs. Emmie Gaillard Hershey

Mr. James Hood

Mrs. Susan Moore Hoogland

Mr. Fran Johnson

Mrs. Sarah Rose Johnson

Mr. David Kunes

Mrs. Alexandra Mack Macon

Mr. Allston Moore

Mr. Telfair Parker

Dr. Telfair Parker

Mr. Arthur Pelzer

Mrs. Sarah Aichele Rhett

Mrs. Elizabeth McCue Shealy

Mr. Donovan Smith

Mrs. Zoë Leath Stephens

Mr. Rutledge Young

Business

First Citizens Foundation Johnson & Johnson, Inc. ServisFirst Bank

Former Faculty Luncheon

Back Row (L-R) Noel Kunes (4th grade), Priscilla Holtzclaw (Science), Ned Jaycocks (Head of School), Crawford Milnor (Facilities), Kathy Dollason Hughes ’94 (4th grade), Brendan O’Shea (Head of School), Pat Harrington (PE)

Middle Row (L-R) Anne Hanahan Blessing ’86 (5th grade), Barbara Dotterer (Advancement), Gaby Lewis Brown ’58 (French), Lucia Jaycocks, Hopie Parker (Administrative Assistant), Jan Welborn (Art), Cam Metts (1st grade), Sylvia Rivers (Advancement), Lindsay Long (Math)

Front Row (L-R) Jane Stoney Cook ’69 (Admissions), Katie Richardson (2nd grade), Cindy Masters (5th and 8th grade), Susan Liipfert (Assistant to the Head of School), Sallie Barnes (Admissions)

On May 10, 2022, Charleston Day School hosted its annual Former Faculty Luncheon on the terrace at the school. Twenty of the school’s former faculty and staff gathered to celebrate 85 years of CDS. We love having these former friends and colleagues back on campus each year - it is always a highlight!

Spring Cocktail Party

Families who donate at The 1937 Circle level or above are invited to attend a Spring Cocktail Party. Earlier this year, we hosted the inaugural member celebration on the CDS rooftop at sunset.

Giving by Level

The following names reflect donations given from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Leadership Circle $25,000 and above

Todd and Jessica Aaron Robertson and Way Way Allen* Summer and Clyde Anderson Barclay & Alexandra Macon

Founder’s Circle

$10,000 - $24,999

Adela Holmes Cook Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation Liza & Bill Green

First Citizens Foundation The Hand Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Clay W. Hershey Greer and Ross Hostetter Johnson and Johnson, Inc. Brandon and Frieda McKay*

Gateway Society

$5,000 - $9,999

Mark Allan Alex and Mark Andrews

The Bergaz Family Don and Joan Brown Campbell and Don Burton Eugenia and Larry Burtschy Carter and Kaky Grant Barry D. Gumb, Jr. Scholarship Endowment of CCF

Mr. and Mrs. Chase Lansing McFadden Family Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker Meg and Jordan Phillips Charlie and Katie Seaman Mr. and Mrs. Brys Stephens Mr. and Mrs. J. Rutledge Young III Ms. Elyse A. Zaplin

Head's Society

$2,500-$4,999

Anonymous Elizabeth & Grier Allen Dr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Angelos Mr. and Mrs. William E. Applegate IV

Judith Foley Arnstein* Books-A-Million

Mr. Eric Bruce and Mrs. Kimball Wood

Susanne and Willis Cantey Leslie and Bowen Chapman Matthew and Heather CochraneLogan

Mr. and Mrs. R. Tucker Ervin Allyson and John Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. W. Gordon Geer Andrew and Jacki Gross Cynthia and John Hayes Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hood Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood, Sr. Sarah Rose Johnson* Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Keenan Mr. and Mrs. James Ledlie Susan and Eddie Liipfert Deborah and David Looper Kate and Chris Mettler

Gail M. Miller Mimi & Ham Morrison Amanda & John Redding William and Amy Rich ServisFirst Bank Emily and David Schaible Mr. and Mrs. C. Donovan Smith IV

1937 Circle $1,937 - $2,499

Anonymous Mary and Charles Baarcke Mr. and Mrs. Scott Y. Barnes Dr. Anne Blessing and Dr. Walter Blessing, Jr. Harry and Anabel Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke Mr. and Mrs. Joshua P. Cantwell Phil & Angie Clarke Clement, Crawford & Thornhill Jay and Laura Cotton Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cutler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Grainger David Barbara Stafford Dotterer Michael & Jessica Dyer

Mr. and Mrs. James Dyke Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Erin Thomas England

The Fodiman Family Lizzie and Brent Hamilton Rita Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Kempinski Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kunes Mr. and Mrs. David H. Kunes Lauren and David Lail Drs. Rebecca and James Lawrence Richard and Susan Leadem Ryan and Claire Loehr Emily and John Lumpkin Mrs. Louise J. Maybank Berta and Bill McCue Mary Scott and Barnes McLaurin Will and Jessica Mischner Beezer and Emily Molten

Mr. and Mrs. B. Allston Moore III* Clayton and Megan Mozingo Mary and Jody Murdough Frances and Telfair Parker Arthur and Laura Pelzer Mrs. Felix C. Pelzer Ashley and Edward Rawl Edmund and Sally Rhett Joe and Lisa Rice Garrison and Sami Rudisill Elizabeth and Chip Shealy Mr. and Mrs. Reeves Skeen Whitney & Robert Stoddard Jason & Jorie Stryker

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ernest Sumner, IV Bill and Michelle Ward Silvia and Joe Waring

Archdale Association $1,000 - $1,936

Anonymous

Jonathan and Rochelle Altman Bank of America Employee Giving Campaign

William and Jacquelin Bennett Mark & Dawn Bergren Boeing Airplane Company Gaby and Alton Brown

Miley and Jackson Burnett

Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Claypoole III

Ann and Phil Cotton

Katie and John Dukes

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Graves

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Graves Cathy and Harry Gregorie Jessica and Robert Grubb

Joan and John Hackenberg Mr. and Mrs. Stuart N. Henry William and Hillary Herring Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Howell, III Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Kirkland Caroline and Michael Lind Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Manuel Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLaughlin, III Michael and Marlene Mischner

Rev. Dr. William P. Rhett, Jr. Courtney and Carter Rowson

Mr. and Mrs. H. Middleton Rutledge

Mr. and Mrs. Dana G. Sinkler*

Dr. and Mrs. C.D. Smith III Dr. and Mrs. William H. Snyder III Takeda Pharmaceuticals Matching Gift Program

The Austen Memorial Foundation

The Dickson Foundation Joe and Emily Williams Dr. Robert Wilson, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William C. Wilson, Sr

State Street

$250 - $999

Jimmy and Christine Angelos Sam and True Applegate

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Baarcke, Jr. Kurt and Meredith Banas

Mr. and Mrs. F. Daniel Batten III Mr. and Mrs. Craig M Bennett III Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. R. Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Edward G.R. Bennett, Jr. Mary Atmar and Dan Bradley Margaret B. Buck

John T. and Elizabeth K. Cahill Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC

Lee and Vicky Cardwell

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Carson, Jr. Mr. Michael W. Catlett and Mrs. Yeni Fernandez Tronco de Catlett Marianne G. Clare Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Clark

MJ and Anc Clarkson Anne de la Morandiere Cooper CDR, USN (Ret.) and Mrs. Erich H. Cramer

Claire & John Curtis Victor Davidson

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dawson III Mrs. Mary Huger deSaussure Mrs. Larry Dixon

Mr. and Mrs. Harry England Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Freer Drs. Mark and Joanna Ghegan Andrea and Doug Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Gore Mr. Kendrick V. Grimes and Mrs. Sarah C. Todd Michael and Chrystal Hawkins

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood, Jr. Kathy Hughes Mary Pope M. Hutson

Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Hutson, Jr. Mr. Francis G. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Lee Kirk John and Shea Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lenderman Mrs. Lindsay Sachs Long Richard and Margi Marks Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. McCoy, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. McKay Mr. and Mrs. Blake McKie Ann and Tony Merck Cam and Spike Metts Kevin and Maggie Mims Megan and Ian Mullin Mr. and Mrs. Brendan O’Shea Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Padgett Andrew and Harriott Parker Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Parsell Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Paul Jerry and Carolyn Robinson Kitty and Randal Robinson Dr. and Mrs. John Roger Rowe, Jr. Bill and Debbie Rudisill Sara M. Schack

Sharon and Ron Shealy Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Alexander Shortridge

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Shortridge, Jr. Mr. Carl Albert Johnson, Jr. and Mrs. Alysann Sieren Robert and Wilhelmina Smalls Tameka Lee Smalls-Robinson

Jane and Glenn Stiegman

Elizabeth Grant Stone

Donia and Barry Teagle Caitlin Tobin Susanne Trainer Odon von Werssowetz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Waring Mr. and Mrs. Edward Camden Werntz

Heather and Thad Wilson Mr. and Mrs. John Winthrop* Marshall and Bryan Wyker Jason Youmans and Laura Fill

Elliott Street

$1 - $249

Mrs. K. Porter Aichele Cheri and Chipper Allen Gabriella and David Andrews James and Christine Angelos Steve and Cheryl Banas James C. Barkley Beth Darling Barnett Allison Bayne James and Michelle Bell Maria del Pilar Uribe Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Bennett, Jr. Ann deSaussure Biondi Dinah and Elmore Black Garden Blincow Isabelle N. Boulware Thomas M. Boulware VII Mr. and Mrs. Don Henry Brown, Jr. Kate Brundrett Dr. and Mrs. William Y. Buchanan Kathleen Buckley

Jane Chancey Bullard Mr. Michael W. Catlett and Mrs. Yeni Fernandez Tronco de Catlett

Marianne G. Clare Bradley G. Clary Sherwood Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Cole, Jr. Caroline Cook Molly and Steven Craig Susannah Nelson Darby Steve and Denise Darling Victor Davidson Carrie Davis Cacky Davis Anne Dollason Retta and Gilly Dotterer

Mary Allen Edgerton

Katye Rhett Fayard

Meghan P. Fisher

Caroline Pinckney Fitzgerald

Mr. and Mrs. J. Palmer Gaillard III Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Gale

Frances Voigt Geer

Eric Getter

William J. Gibbs

Goldman Sachs Matching Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gore Andrew C. Hagood

Catherine Hagood Matthew & Jennifer Hannus Sarah Hamlin Hastings Debbie Held

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Helms III Richard and Norfleet Herring

Thomas G. Hershey Clay W. Hershey Jr. J. Harry Hood

Bobby Hood, III Pamela and Matthew Hudson International Carnivorous Plant Society

Ned and Lucia Jaycocks

Katie Johnson Mrs. B. Stoney Johnson Marietta Juillard

Chet and Phyllis Kempinski

Robert Rhett Knoth Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knowlton Eleanor Kuhl

Ms. Evelyn Ladue Jacqueline and Garland Lynn Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mahaffey II Shannon Martin Jean McDowell Martin

Ethan and Aemelia Mauldin

Oliver Gates McCants

R. Darren McCants

Mr. and Mrs. David B. McCormack

Virginia McCormack Elsa and Simms McDowell Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott McGiness, Jr.

Matt McKnight

Ms. Christine B. Mermer

Joseph Miller

Hudson Mims

Allston Moore IV

Emily Moore

Maggie Moore

Dr. and Mrs. Terence N. Moore

Brigitte Morin and Stephane

LaFortune

Nevitte and Buz Morris Buddy and Carol Mozingo Mrs. Coco Tyburski

Frances deSaussure Murray Brent Newer Lee and Thomas Otis Park and Caroline Smith Andrew and Harriott Parker Katherine C. Pelzer Magda and Felix Pelzer Cindy Perry Lauren and Ashton Phillips Tess Powell

Mary B. Ramsay

Mary Ramsay Ludwick and Alex W. Ramsay Jr. John and Patsy Ratterree Helen Barkley Ravenel Dr. and Mrs. James M. Ravenel Sr. Tom and Ann Reid Mrs. Virginia M. Reynolds

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Robinson

Caroline Cutler Rowe

Leslie D. Rutledge

Margaret (Peggy) Pringle Schachte Sara Schack

Jane (Missy) Craver Izard Schenck Ellen Gorham Smith

Langdon Smith

Celia Smith

Margaret Smith Taylor Smith

Donovan Smith Beverly Lane Smith Keller Smith

Kaitlin Soch

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Steele Louise and Hugh Stoddard

Ran Stoney

Susan Y. Sullivan

Judith P. Talbott Alix Tew

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Dean V. Traxler Elisa Bennett von Marschall

Cheryl Waddell

Gigi Wallace

Chris Wascom

Margaret (von Werssowetz) Waters Travis and Melissa Whetzel Emily Whaley Whipple Caroline Willis Elizabeth Hood Willis Gardiner Willis Andy Willits Mr. James M. Wilson Catie Wood Sarah Young

2021-2022 Board of Trustees Giving

Mr. Charles Robertson Allen II

Mrs. Summerlin C. Anderson

Mrs. Miley M. Burnett

Mrs. Catherine M. Grant

Mr. John R. Hand

Mrs. Emmie G. Hershey

Mr. James B. Hood

Mr. Ross P. Hostetter

Mr. Joseph J. Keenan

Mr. Barclay McFadden IV

Dr. Telfair H. Parker

Mrs. Zoë L. Stephens

Mr. J. Rutledge Young III

Many thanks to departing board members J. Rutledge Young III and Miley Burnett for their years of service and support of CDS.

Parent Roll Call

Class of 2022 (8th)

Todd and Jessica Aaron Robertson and Way Way Allen

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Applegate IV Mark and Dawn Bergren Eugenia and Larry Burtschy

Mr. Michael W. Catlett and Mrs. Yeni Fernandez Tronco de Catlett

MJ and Anc Clarkson

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dawson III Katie and John Dukes

Mr. and Mrs. Erin T. England Liza and Bill Green

Matthew and Jennifer Hannus Greer and Ross Hostetter

Mr. and Mrs. Trenton L. Kirk Beezer and Emily Molten Elizabeth and Chip Shealy

Dr. and Mrs. William H. Snyder III Mr. and Mrs. Edward Camden Werntz

Class of 2023 (7th)

Anonymous

Mark Allan

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke Susanne and Willis Cantey

Victor Davidson

Allyson and John Ferguson Carter and Kaky Grant Jessica and Robert Grubb Mr. and Mrs. Clay W. Hershey Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hood Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Kempinski

Brigitte Morin and Stéphane Lafortune Ethan and Aemelia Mauldin

McFadden Family

Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLaughlin III Mrs. Christine B. Mermer

Kate and Chris Mettler

Kevin and Maggie Mims

Frances and Telfair Parker

Courtney and Carter Rowson

Magda and Felix Pelzer

Emily and Alex Shortridge

Mr. and Mrs. Brys Stephens Bill and Michelle Ward

Heather and Thad Wilson Ms. Elyse Ann Zaplin

Class of 2024 (6th)

Anonymous

Robertson and Way Way Allen Jonathan and Rochelle Altman Summer and Clyde Anderson Dinah and Elmore Black Mary Atmar and Dan Bradley Miley and Jackson Burnett Mr. Michael W. Catlett and Mrs. Yeni Fernandez Tronco de Catlett Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dawson III Katie and John Dukes Drs. Mark and Joanna Ghegan Liza and Bill Green Lizzie and Brent Hamilton

The Hand Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Trenton L. Kirk Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Manuel Nevitte and Buz Morris Dr. and Mrs. John R. Rowe, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. Donovan Smith IV Jane and Glenn Stiegman Jason and Jorie Stryker Mr. and Mrs. Edward Camden Werntz

Class of 2025 (5th)

Todd and Jessica Aaron Mark Allan Elizabeth and Grier Allen Dr. Anne Blessing and Dr. Walter Blessing, Jr. Eugenia and Larry Burtschy Mr. and Mrs. Joshua P. Cantwell Mr. and Mrs. Ryan R. Clark Michael and Jessica Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Erin T. England Carter and Kaky Grant Mr. and Mrs. Stuart N. Henry Lauren and David Lail Caroline and Michael Lind Mary Scott and Barnes Barnes McLaurin

Mary and Jody Murdough Andrew and Harriott Parker Frances and Telfair Parker Tameka Lee Smalls-Robinson Mr. and Mrs. H. Middleton Rutledge Elizabeth and Chip Shealy Joe and Emily Williams

Class of 2026 (4th)

Jonathan and Rochelle Altman Summer and Clyde Anderson Mary and Charles Baarcke Susanne and Willis Cantey Claire and John Curtis Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dawson III Michael and Jessica Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Erin T. England Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Gore Liza and Bill Green William and Hillary Herring Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hood Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ledlie Deborah and David Looper Jacqueline and Garland Lynn McFadden Family Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLaughlin III Kate and Chris Mettler Kevin and Maggie Mims Megan and Ian Mullin Helen Barkley Ravenel Charlie and Katie Seaman Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Sumner IV

Class of 2027 (3rd)

Anonymous Gabriella and David Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Don H. Brown, Jr. Mr. Michael W. Catlett and Mrs. Yeni Fernandez Tronco de Catlett Mr. and Mrs. Ryan R. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Freer Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge Gale Mr. Kendrick V. Grimes and Mrs. Sarah C. Todd Cynthia and John Hayes Mr. and Mrs. David H. Kunes Barclay and Alexandra Macon Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. McCoy, Jr. McFadden Family Will and Jessica Mischner Mary and Jody Murdough Andrew and Harriott Parker Magda and Felix Pelzer Mr. and Mrs. H. Middleton Rutledge Ms. Kaitlin Soch

Class of 2028 (2nd)

Elizabeth and Grier Allen

Dr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Angelos

Kurt and Meredith Banas

Mr. Eric Bruce and Mrs. Kimball Wood Eugenia and Larry Burtschy

The Fodiman Family

Liza and Bill Green

William and Hillary Herring Mr. Carl Albert Johnson, Jr. and Mrs. Alysann L. Sieren

Mr. and Mrs. James Ledlie

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mahaffey II

Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. McCoy, Jr. Mary Scott and Barnes McLaurin Arthur and Laura Pelzer

Ashley and Edward Rawl

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Robinson

Garrison and Sami Garrison Rudisill Silvia and Joe Waring Joe and Emily Williams

Class of 2029 (1st)

Mark Allan

Charles and Mary Baarcke

The Bergaz Family Dinah and Elmore Black

Mr. and Mrs. Don H. Brown, Jr.

Mr. Eric Bruce and Mrs. Kimball Wood Leslie and Bowen Chapman Jay and Laura Cotton

Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dawson III

Julia and Thomas Gore Mr. and Mrs. Michael Graves

Mr. and Mrs. Chase Lansing Ryan and Claire Loehr Barclay and Alexandra Macon

Ethan and Aemelia Mauldin

Brandon and Frieda McKay Clayton and Megan Mozingo Amanda and John Redding Emily and David Schaible Jason Youmans and Laura Fill

Class of 2030 (K)

Alex and Mark Andrews

Dr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Angelos James and Michelle Bell

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua P. Cantwell

Mr. and Mrs. R. Tucker Ervin

Jessica and Will Mischner

Mimi and Ham Morrison

Meg and Jordan Phillips

Ms. Helen Barkley Ravenel

Charlie and Katie Seaman

Ms. Kaitlin Soch

Whitney and Robert Stoddard

Endowment and Scholarship Funds

Adela Holmes Cook Spirit Fund

Adela Holmes Cook Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation Johnson and Johnson, Inc. General Endowment

Robertson and Way Way Allen Judith Foley Arnstein Mrs. Sarah Rose Johnson Brandon and Frieda McKay Mr. and Mrs. B. Allston Moore III

Inclusion Scholarship

Judith Foley Arnstein

The Benjamin Huger Rutledge Moore Fund

Mrs. Elfrida Moore Sinkler

The John Winthrop Fund for Historical Studies

Mr. and Mrs. John Winthrop

Gifts-in-Kind

Books-A-Million

Clement Crawford & Thornhill* Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker

* Clement Crawford & Thornhill is proud to sponsor Ramsey Solutions’ Foundations in Personal Finance as an elective for Charleston Day School. These students will learn budgeting, saving, spending wisely, and investing. It’s a generation equipped to live out their dreams and give to the world around them. Thank you Clement Crawford & Thornhill for this incredible gift!

Foundations, Organizations and Matching Gifts

American Endowment Foundation Bank of America

Barry D. Gumb, Jr. Scholarship Endowment of CCF

Boeing Airplane Company CD and Sally Smith Family Foundation

Coastal Community Foundation Community Foundation of New Jersey

Fidelity Charitable First Citizens Foundation Fleetwood Foundation

Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Program Hand Family Foundation

Johnson and Johnson, Inc.

John T. and Elizabeth K. Cahill Fund of Coastal Community Fdn of SC

Lands' End

McLaurin Parker

ServisFirst Bank

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Matching Gift Program

The Austin Memorial Foundation

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

The Clyde and Summer Anderson Foundation

The Dickson Foundation, Inc. The Sledge Foundation Inc.

International Carnivorous Plant Society

Thank You The Spirit Fund

Community Thanks

Caroline’s Market and Catering Flik Dining

Each year, we receive gifts honoring the lives, accomplishments and memories of students, alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff and friends of the CDS community. A donation to support CDS is a lasting way to honor friends and family or express care and sympathy, while also impacting the lives of students both now and in the future.

Gilmore

Bar Service Lotus Flower

Special Thanks

Emmie Hershey, Board Chair

Kaky Grant, Development Chair

Jay Keenan, Grandparent Co-Chair

Tee Parker, Grandparent Co-Chair

In Memory of Sam Altman Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan S. Altman

In Honor of Finn and Hudson Brown Mr. and Mrs. Don H. Brown, Jr.

In Honor of CDS Faculty & Staff Mr. and Mrs. Clay W. Hershey

In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Clements Mr. and Mrs. Clay W. Hershey

In Honor of Mrs. Mary Huger deSaussure Mrs. Ann Biondi

In Honor of Mr. Patrick Harrington, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S. Jaycocks, Jr.

In Memory of Kimberly A. Harris Mr. and Mrs. James B. Fodiman

In Honor of Mrs. Chrystal C. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge S. J. Gale

In Honor of Mrs. Emmie G. Hershey (’88) Mr. Randal Robinson

In Memory of Mr. R. Edward L. Holt III Mr. and Mrs. B. Allston Moore III Mr. and Mrs. G. Dana Sinkler Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Baarcke III

In Memory of Mrs. Harriet M. Hutson (’53) Ms. Mary Pope Hutson

In Honor of Camp and Sally Mischner Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mischner

In Memory of Mr. Ellis B. Ross, Jr. (’16) Mr. and Mrs. William Perry

Gateway Giving

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Grandparent Giving

Cheri and Chipper Allen Robertson ’22 and Gibbes ’24 Allen, Grier ’25 and Walker ’28 Allen

James and Christine Angelos Paul Angelos ’28, Charles Angelos ’30

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Applegate III True ’24 Dieck, Ellis ’22 Applegate Hamilton Applegate ’25

The Austin Memorial Foundation Ellen Smith ’24

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Baarcke, Jr. Charlie ’26 and Jack ’29 Baarcke

Steve & Cheryl Banas George Banas ’28

Mr. and Mrs. F. Daniel Batten III Dan ’22 and Teddy ’25 Batten

Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Bennett, Jr. Charlotte Freer ’27, Caroline Robinson ’28

William and Jacquelin Bennett Kathleen Lynn ’26

Don and Joan Brown Finn ’27 and Hudson ’29 Brown

Dr. and Mrs. Alton G. Brown Jr. Charlie Andrews ’27

Dr. and Mrs. William Buchanan Sam Rowe ’24

Margaret Buck Waring ’23 and Willis ’26 Cantey

The Burton Family Foundation Will Martin ’25

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Carson, Jr. Dan ’22 and Teddy ’25 Batten

Ann and Phil Cotton John Cotton ’29

Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cutler, Jr. Charlie ’26 and Jack ’29 Baarcke

Steve and Denise Darling Liza ’26 and Pickett ’29 Gore

Mrs. Larry Dixon Grier ’25 and Walker ’28 Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Harry England Georgia Caroline ’22, Marie Adele ’25 and Tommy ’26 England

Mr. and Mrs. J. Palmer Gaillard III Rhett Hershey ’23

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Gore Liza ’26 and Pickett ’29 Gore

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Graves Charlie Graves ’29

John and Joan Hackenberg Lily Keenan ’22

Rita Hayes Hayes ’25 and Frances ’28 McLaurin Telfair ’23 and Scottie ’25 Parker

Richard and Norfleet Herring Penelope ’26 and Maisie ’28 Herring

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hood Liza ’23 and Burnham ’26 Hood

Pamela and Matthew Hudson Atticus ’23 and Frederick ’29 Mauldin

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Johnson, Jr. Rebecca Kunes ’27

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Keenan Lily Keenan ’22

Chet and Phyllis Kempinski Kenny Kempinski ’23

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kunes Rebecca Kunes ’27

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lenderman Jackson ’23 and Neely ’24 Thomas

Susan and Eddie Liipfert Emmet ’24 and Annie ’26 Liipfert

Emily and John Lumpkin Julien ’25 and Hutson ’27 Parker

Berta and Bill McCue Jackson ’22 and Whit ’25 Shealy

Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott McGinness, Jr. Jack ’23, Cate ’25 and Duncan ’25 Grant

Dr. and Mrs. Michael McKay Hillyer Loehr ’29

Gail M. Miller Jacob ’25 and Miller ’27 Folk

Michael and Marlene Mischner Camp ‘ 27 and Sally ’30 Mischner

Buddy and Carol Mozingo Hudson Mozingo ’29

Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Padgett Tiller ’24 and Braddock ’26 Chastain

Dr. and Mrs. Telfair H. Parker Telfair ’23 and Scottie ’25 Parker, Julien ’25 and Hutson ’27 Parker, Ren ’25 and Addie ’27 Clark

Mrs. Cozy Pelzer Chisolm ’23 and Frances ’27 Pelzer Cole Pelzer ’28

John and Patsy Ratterree Graham Shortridge ’23

Elizabeth and Jamie Ravenel Elizabeth ’26 and Louise ’30 Hammond

Mrs. Virginia M. Reynolds Lucie Allen ’22

Joe and Lisa Rice Beckett Ervin ’30

William and Amy Rich Penelope ’26 and Maisie ’28 Herring

Jerry and Carolyn Robinson Caroline Robinson ’28

Bill and Debbie Rudisill Liam Rudisill ’28

Leslie and Don Rutledge Rhetta ’25 and Henry ’27 Rutledge

Sharon and Ron Shealy Jackson ’22 and Whit ’25 Shealy

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Shortridge, Jr. Graham Shortridge ’23

Giving Continued

Robert and Wilhelmina Smalls Torrin Robinson ’25

Dr. and Mrs. C.D. Smith III Ellen Smith ’24

Louise and Hugh Stoddard Devereux Stoddard ’30

Susanne Trainer Daisy Ryan ’23 , Rose ’22, Eugenia ’25 and Lawrence ’28 Burtschy

Janice and Thomas Waring Paul Waring ’28

Dr. and Mrs. William C. Wilson, Sr. Willy Wilson ’23

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2021-2022

100%

Participation for

Faculty & Staff

Mrs. Judith Foley Arnstein

Mrs. Mary C. Baarcke

Ms. Allison N. Bayne

Mrs. Garden F. Blincow

Ms. Katherine Brundrett

Ms. Kathleen Buckley

Ms. Jane Chancey Bullard

Mrs. Vicky Cardwell

Mr. Michael W. Catlett

Ms. Marianne G. Clare

Mrs. Caroline R. Cook

Mr. Victor Davidson Mrs. Carolyn D. Davis

Dr. Mary Allen Edgerton

Ms. Meghan Fisher

Mr. Eric I. Getter

Mrs. Chrystal C. Hawkins

Mrs. Debra A. Held

Mrs. Kathy Hughes

Ms. Kathryn T. Johnson

Mrs. Marietta Juillard

Ms. Evelyn Ladue

Mrs. Christina S. Mahaffey

Mrs. Marjorie D. Marks

Mrs. Shannon Martin

Mr. Matthew McKnight

Mrs. Caroline H. Moore

Ms. Brigitte Morin

Mr. Brent Newer

Mr. David M. Oyama

Mrs. Lauren H. Phillips

Mrs. Tess V. Powell

Mrs. Laurin M. Shealy

Mrs. Emily R. Shortridge

Mrs. Catherine Skeen

Mrs. Keller W. Smith

Ms. Kaitlin Soch

Mrs. Donia Teagle

Mrs. Caitlin Tobin

Mrs. Cheryl Waddell

Ms. Gigi Wallace

Mr. Christopher M. Wascom

Mr. Travis Whetzel

Mr. Andrew D. Willits

Class of 1946

Mrs. Mary Huger deSaussure

Class of 1950

Dr. Robert Wilson, Jr.

Class of 1952

Mr. William J. Gibbs

Class of 1953

Mrs. Emily Whaley Whipple

Class of 1956

Mr. William E. Applegate III Mrs. Leslie Townsend Rutledge Mrs. Margaret Street Wilson Dr. William C. Wilson, Sr.

Class of 1958 Mrs. Gabriella Lewis Brown

Class of 1959

Mr. Joseph L. Johnson, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth Barkley Ravenel Mr. Thomas Waring

Class of 1960 Mrs. Anne de la Morandiere Cooper

Class of 1961

Ms. K. Porter Aichele Dr. Telfair H. Parker Mrs. Margaret Pringle Schachte

Class of 1962

Mrs. Barbara Pringle Claypoole Mrs. Sarah Aichele Rhett

Class of 1964

Mrs. Anabel Smith Bowen Mr. Bradley G. Clary

Class of 1967

Mr. Craig M. Bennett, Jr. Mrs. Emily Barnwell Ramsay Mrs. Jane (Missy) Craver Schenck

Class of 1969

Mr. Edward G. R. Bennett Mrs. Mary deSaussure Cutler Mr. Henry B. Gregorie III

Class of 1970 Mrs. Alix Robinson Tew

Class of 1971

Mr. Richard W. Hutson, Jr.

Class of 1974 Mrs. Susan Moore Hoogland

Alumni Giving

Class of 1977

Mr. Gilly Dotterer Mr. Francis G. Johnson Mr. Richard D. Marks III

Class of 1979

Mr. W. Gordon Geer Mr. B. Allston Moore III

Class of 1981 Mrs. Garden Frampton Blincow

Class of 1982 Mrs. Laurin Mulherin Shealy Mrs. Frances Dawson Tyburski

Class of 1983

Mrs. Mary Agnes Hood Craig Mrs. Bonnie Brittain Geer Mr. Thomas J. Parsell, Jr.

Class of 1984 Mr. C. Donovan Smith IV

Class of 1985 Mrs. Eleanor Moore Kuhl Dr. John R. Rowe, Jr. Mr. H. Middleton Rutledge Mrs. Elizabeth Hood Willis Mr. James M. Wilson Mr. J. Rutledge Young III

Class of 1986

Mrs. Anne Hanahan Blessing Ms. Marianne Gaillard Clare Mr. Robert H. Hood, Jr. Mr. Felix C. Pelzer, Jr.

Class of 1987

Mrs. Sarah Hamlin Cogswell Hastings Mrs. Louisa Ravenel Parsell Mrs. Zoë Leath Stephens

Class of 1988

Mr. William E. Applegate IV Mr. Sherwood Cleveland Mrs. Emmie Gaillard Hershey Mr. Telfair H. Parker, Jr. Mr. Arthur C. Pelzer

Class of 1989

Mrs. Mary Atmar Owings Bradley Mr. John L. Cotton Mrs. Caroline Pinckney Fitzgerald

Class of 1990 Mr. Andrew F. Parker Mrs. Sarah Moise Young Mr. Simons W. Young

Class of 1991 Mrs. Eugenia Leath Burtschy Mr. James B. Hood Mrs. Harriott Lumpkin Parker Mrs. Elizabeth McCue Shealy

Class of 1992

Ms. Helen Barkley Ravenel Mrs. Jacquelin Bennett Lynn

Class of 1993 Mrs. Gabriella Brown Andrews Mr. Matthew Cochrane-Logan Mr. John C. Grant

Class of 1994

Mrs. Mary Cutler Baarcke Mr. Joshua P. Cantwell Mrs. Katherine Parker Clark Mrs. Kathy Dollason Hughes Mr. David H. Kunes Ms. Mary Ramsay Ludwick Mr. Taylor Smith

Class of 1995 Mrs. Alexandra Mack Macon Mr. Alexander W. Ramsay Mrs. Elizabeth Grant Stone

Class of 1996 Mrs. Sallie Bennett Robinson

Class of 1997 Mrs. Kathryn Rhett Fayard Mrs. Katherine Bennett Freer Mrs. Julia Darling Gore Mrs. Anne McGowan Graves Mrs. Jean McDowell Martin Mrs. Mary Neill Hagood McKie Mrs. Beverly Lane Smith Mr. Park B. Smith III Mrs. Marshall Baarcke Wyker

Class of 1999

Mr. Andrew C. Hagood Mr. Randell C. Stoney III

Class of 2000

Dr. Steffi Cerato Galvin Ms. Virginia S. McCormack Ms. Langdon Smith Mr. Odon von Werssowetz

Class of 2001

Mr. Craig M. Bennett III Mr. Edward G. Bennett, Jr. Mrs. Sarah Rose Johnson Mrs. Caroline Cutler Rowe

Class of 2002

Mrs. Elizabeth Darling Barnett

Mrs. Frances deSaussure Murray Ms. Katherine C. Pelzer Mrs. Margaret von Werssowetz Waters

Class of 2003

Mrs. Elisa Bennett von Marschall

Class of 2004

Mrs. Ann deSaussure Biondi Mrs. Susannah Nelson Darby

Sting's Scorpion Club

Young alumni within the Past 15 years

Class of 2007

Mr. Joseph H. Miller V

Class of 2008 Miss Pilar del Uribe Bennett

Class of 2010 Mr. James C. Barkley Mr. Benjamin A. Moore IV

Class of 2013 Miss Catherine L. Davis Miss Emily A. Moore Class of 2015 Mr. Robert H. Hood III

Miss Margaret M. Moore Miss Cecilia M. Smith Miss Catherine R. Wood

Class of 2016 Miss Isabelle N. Boulware

Class of 2017 Miss Caroline B. Willis

Class of 2018

Mr. Clay W. Hershey, Jr. Mr. Joseph H. Hood Miss E. Gardiner Willis

Class of 2019

Mr. Thomas M. Boulware VII Mr. Roger D. McCants, Jr.

Class of 2020

Catherine M. Hagood Mr. William T. H. Mims Miss Margaret H. Smith

Class of 2021

Mr. Thomas G. Hershey Miss Oliver G. McCants

Class of 2022

Mr. Nate Aaron Miss Lucie Allen Mr. Robertson Allen

Miss Ellis Applegate

Mr. Dan Batten

Miss Makena Bergren

Miss Rose Burtschy

Mr. Johnny Catlett-Fernandez

Mr. Anc Clarkson

Mr. Hunter Dawson

Mr. George DeScherer

Mr. Nolte Dukes

Miss Georgia Caroline England Mr. Jackson Fisher

Mr. Pearce Fowler Miss Julia Burdick Gaddy Mr. Liam Green Mr. Maverick Hannus

Mr. Jaylen Heyward Miss Ellison Hostetter

Miss Spencer Hostetter Miss Campbell Hughes Miss Lily Keenan

Mr. Trenton Kirk

Miss Zoë Molten

Miss Gray Norvell

Mr. Jackson Shealy

Miss Effie Smith

Miss Mary Motley Smith

Mr. Huston Snyder

Miss Kate Strenck

Mr. Perry Watson Miss Tillman Werntz

Charleston Day School hosted its third Alumni Giving Week from Tuesday, May 10th until Friday, May 13th, 2022. We set a donor goal of 100 Donors in 100 Hours and a dollar goal of $19,370.00 (in honor of our founding year, 1937) and are thrilled to say that we MET EVERY GOAL!!! Every gift large or small went to the Charleston Day School Spirit Memorial Fund which makes a big difference in supporting our students on a daily basis.

Bequest and other planned gifts have a lasting impact on Charleston Day and serve as a continuing source of support. The correct plan balances what you wish to accomplish for yourself, your family and your charitable interests in your overall estate and financial plans. There are innovative and creative ways to include Charleston Day School in your plan. To learn more about giving strategies that allow you to make a meaningful charitable gift, please contact the Advancement Office at 843.266.9797 or Caroline.Moore@charlestonday.org.

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Upcoming 2023 Dates to Remember

Jan 9-13 CDS 85th Birthday Celebration Week

Jan 12 Yale Alley Cats Performance

Jan 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

Jan 24 State of the School

Feb 1 Re-Enrollment Contracts sent to Families

Feb 10 K-3rd Grandparents' Day

Feb 17 Spirit Day Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game

Feb 20-21 Presidents' Day and Winter Break - No School

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