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Congratulations Valwood Class of 2015 Congratulations once again to the Class of 2015! The final acceptances are in and following is the list of schools to which our students were admitted: Andrew College, Auburn University, Berry College, Bowling Green State University, College of Charleston, University of Cincinnati, Colby College, University of Colorado at Boulder, Denison University, Eckerd College, Emmanuel College, Emory University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Southern College, University of Florida, University of Florida (College of Engineering), Furman University, The George Washington University, Georgia College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Regents University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Georgia State University, The University of Georgia, High Point University, Kennesaw State University, LaGrange College, University of Louisville, Mercer University, Middle Georgia College, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Oglethorpe University, University of Oregon, University of Richmond, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at Newark, Savannah College of Art and Design, Sewanee: The University of the South, University of South Alabama, University of South Carolina, South Georgia College, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Texas Christian University, Valdosta State University, Vanderbilt University, Virginia Tech, The University of West Georgia, College of William & Mary, Xavier University and Young Harris College.
William Vann Allen, Austin Cole Asbell, Connor Bradley Barnard, John Parker Bonner, Emory Chandler Cargile, Eli Briggs Carlo, Jonathon Bryant Carroll, Jacob Aaron Chandler, Joseph Daniel Dame, Colby Belflower DeCesare, Kaden Ferrell Dimick, Zachary McLain Edmondson, Zane Stewart Edmondson, Bryce Taylor Everett, Gavin Moye Faucette, Christian Anthony Folkerts, Christian James Gaytan, Elizabeth Holland Giddens, Savannah-Jane Gilchrist, Seth Timothy Golden, Grace Elizabeth Guilliams, Kamie Rebecca Hartley, Hailee Jewell Hathcock, William Bailey Hawthorne, Daniel Micah Hodum, Ginnie Bree Hunter, Alex D'Morea Jackson, Evelyn Lanier Langdale, Garrett Scott Lovell, Arabi Rayne Luke, Amanda Lee Lupo, Alexandra Tierney Maxwell, Holden Trace McGlothlin, Charmarik Antwone Merine, Chase Michael Milburn, Jason Papadopoulos, Emily Jane Pascavage, Connor Ian Smith, Joseph Paul Stark, Andrew Bayly Thompson, Anna Dianne Turner, Eric Michael Ward Jr., Kyle David Weeden, Stephen Lance Wilkes and Zilan Yang.
Seniors Honored with Academic Scholarships
Academics, Character, Service
The following students were awarded academic scholarships at the colleges and universities to which they will be attending in the fall: Christian Gaytan – Savannah College of Art & Design, Elizabeth Giddens – Mercer University, Seth Golden – LaGrange College, Grace Guilliams – Denison University, Ginnie Bree Hunter – Andrew College, Jason Papadopoulos – Valdosta State University, Connor Smith – Auburn University and Kyle Weeden – Xavier University.
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In keeping with the school’s motto of Academics, Character, Service, each year Upper School students are required to perform 20 hours of community service. The following students were members of the “100 Hour Club” working over 100 hours of community service for the year: Chandler Call, Mills Culbreth, Zach Edmondson, Zane Edmondson, Bryce Everett, Tyler Franks, Katherine Godbee, Kamie Hartley, Lanier Langdale, Garrett Lovell, Allie Maxwell, Kush Patel, Bayly Thompson, and Lance Wilkes. The following students were members of the “100 Hour Club” for a second year in a row: Sara Barrett, Colby DeCesare, Hank Evans, Savannah-Jane Gilchrist, Grace Guilliams, Will Hawthorne, Victoria Maxwell, Shana Morman, and Emily Pascavage. Additionally Elizabeth Giddens, Sara Knighton, and Brenna Wilson were members of the Club for a third consecutive year. Senior Hailee Hathcock was a member of the Club for 4 straight years.
GEORGIA GOAL
GEORGIA GOAL Thank you parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, friends and corporations for your participation the Georgia Tax Credit program in 2015. Since 2008 the state of Georgia has allowed for the redirection of state income tax liability to a qualified student scholarship organization for the purpose of need-based financial assistance. In 2014-2015 Georgia GOAL provided scholarships for 85 Valwood students. Students receiving GOAL dollars were enrolled in Lower, Middle and Upper School. Without your support, these students would be unable to experience the benefits of a Valwood education.
Brooks and Michelle Akins Ron and Jennifer Allen Fernando and Caryn Alvarado Craig and Jennifer Bishop Ben and Jan Blanton Vallye Blanton Steve and Lynn Browning Jonathan and Elizabeth Burns Pat Cochran and Karyn Kunzelman Colonial Bag Company William and Lavonia Cowles Lex and Donna Culbreth Jeremy and Charlotte Davis Marvin and Jacquelyn Dickey Michael and Martha Dover Michael and Kelly Drumheller Gene and Marcia Felts First America Home Medical Equipment Company John Folkerts and Catherine Welsh Eric and Stephanie Gee Ronald and Beverly Giles Jim and Julie Godbee Brian and Pamela Griner John and Rhonda Hamman Hugh and Judy Hathcock and Family Jeff and Cathy Helms Jack and Lisa Henry
Sam and Casey Hogan Thad and Stephanie Hughes Michael and Beverly Imon James and Josette Ingram Bill and Beverly Langdale Pope and Evelyn Langdale John and Suzanne Lastinger Alex and Rudell Lawrence Jeff and Lori Lovell Casey and Michele Luedke Lee and Amy Mackey Mac and Susan Mackey Mary Catherine Mackey Dutton and Donna Miller Martin and Laura Miller Tommy and Wendy Miller Kenton and Dawn Morrison Doug and Stephanie Moss Jonathan and Katie Parrott Bipin and Kristi Patel William and Nancy Pegg Kim and Laura Perlman Terry and Shelly Persaud David and Cecilia Pierce Robert and Sharon Plummer Chip and Tia Sanderlin Daniel and Heather Schert
Ferrell and April Scruggs Ferrell and Pam Scruggs James and Deann Scruggs Sue Nell Scruggs Amanda Shapard Leon and Valerie Smith Robert Stark and Maria Castellano Jodie and Vickie Stevens Daniel and Dana Swilley John and Angela Swilley Johnny and Wanda Swilley Tim and Tanya Swilley Trey and Sheya Taylor Trent and Holly Taylor James and Carly Thomas Billy Tidmore and Jennifer Lawrence Harrison Tillman and Jan Loeffler Rouse and Lynn Vallotton Shawn and Wendy Vandemark Eric and Kre Ward Stewart and Barbara Williams Hylda Wilson Steve and Patty Wilson Barry and Candace Witherspoon David and Cheryl Wolfson Bo and Pam Woodward Tim Wright and Julie Nijem
Continued from Page 1 (Dr. Darren Pascavage) master even two of those things! Nevertheless, we know and understand from our own experience that there is something to be said about the relationship between the time one spends on something and the degree of mastery that one achieves. We may not be able to precisely quantify the relationship, but we certainly appreciate the causal connection.
thought, practice, study and preparation to determine if the conditions of Gladwell’s Law have been met, but the students themselves can attest to the commitment required to perform at such levels. I appreciate their effort, for its own sake but also for the positive attention it brings to Valwood School, and trust that you will join me in congratulating them for their good work when the opportunity arises.
I hope to focus on the important notion of time this year in considering how Valwood will continue to serve students well, and how we might improve the program that we offer. It is cliché to note that time is precious, but given that fact of human existence it does make practical sense to consider whether the current, traditional, and accepted allocations of time in school are appropriate to help our students reach their goals. Such consideration might be especially important in light of both the opportunities and the threats that technology introduces with respect to the best use of time.
Kind Regards, Darren J. Pascavage, Ph.D. Headmaster
This edition of Visions is replete with accounts of students who have excelled in various areas of pursuit. I suspect that no one has tallied the hours that these students have spent in
We should not forget that while the path to mastery may be well-established and laid out for an individual to travel, he or she must be the one who does the walking.
P.S. An important but typically overlooked aspect of Dr. Ericsson’s work on expert performance is the internal drive of individuals to improve. He writes: “The most cited condition (regarding progress towards mastery) concerns the subjects’ motivation to attend to the task and exert effort to improve their performance.” (p. 367, italics added)
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