DWS Annual Report 2016

Letter from the Headmaster

2015 - 2016

Annual Report DEERFIELD - WINDSOR SCHOOL Learning today…Leading tomorrow.

2016-2017 Board of Trustees Ron Mitchell - Chair

Warren Willis ‘89 - Vice Chair Tony Sammons- Past Chair Lorrie Stafford- Treasurer Marlin Jones ‘92 -Secretary Stephen Dew David Durland Bo Henry ‘93 Jeanette Hoopes Kay Kitchen Beth Lakhanpal Jenna Leach Dawn Mann ‘75 Charlie Peeler Meredith Pennington ‘95 Lauren Ray Ralph Rodgers ‘73 Austin Turner Joel Wernick Lynn Williams Darin Wood

Trustees Report Greetings from Deerfield-Windsor School, What a year the 2015 - 2016 school year was! As Chair of the Board of Trustees, I have had the honor to lead a group of Board members whose dedication and commitment to DWS is amazing.

Last October, we celebrated the successful conclusion of our $2.1 million capital campaign. Gifts from individuals, businesses and foundations combined with donations from students, faculty, parents, grandparents and friends of the school enabled us to raise the funds to complete the four-year long effort. The fruits of our labors are the endowment for faculty professional development and the Graham P. Lowe Family Health and Fitness Center. Seeing that building in full operation is gratifying; it is also hard to imagine how we functioned without it. The athletic trainer and his student assistants who do such a great job keeping our athletes healthy and rehabilitating them, the physical education students who are able to utilize the weight room, the many teams who adapt the multipurpose room to meet their needs and the coaches who now have a dedicated place– all are immensely grateful for this facility.

Once again our academic, arts, and athletic programs have had a banner year. DWS Athletics was recognized as the top AAA program in the GISA for the second consecutive year; the Upper School Visual Art program was named the top one in Southwest Georgia; and our juniors and seniors brought recognition to the school through the Advanced Placement program and college placements and scholarships.

After spending most of the spring in a comprehensive process to select the next Head of School, the Board was pleased to announce Geoffrey Sudderth, current Middle and Upper School Director, would assume the position beginning July 1, 2017. The Search Committee is grateful to all who gave their time and thoughtful opinions to help determine the characteristics and competencies for this position.

Following the best practices as outlined by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), our role as a Board is to set policy, supervise the Headmaster, and ensure the long-term viability of the School. I urge you to communicate both good news and concerns to the individuals closest to whatever situation arises. This is usually the teacher or the coach, the advisor, or the Division Director; of course our Headmaster is always willing to listen to any member of the community. Although your Board is open to hearing from you, please understand that we will often redirect you to those who can most likely help you.

On behalf of the Board, I pledge that my colleagues and I will work tirelessly to validate your decision to send your children to Deerfield-Windsor School and to continue to be the strongest independent school in Southwest Georgia.

Sincerely,

Ron Mitchell, Chair

Letter from the Headmaster Dear Friends of Deerfield-Windsor School, Capturing the 2015-2016 fiscal/school year in the limited space I am allowed will be a challenge. We have had an incredible year, and it is hard being appropriately humble given the successes that our students and our school has had.

The Class of 2016 accomplished as much as any class in my seven years at DWS. They led the hosting of the Albany ARC Special Olympics on our campus, a moving day of joy and accomplishment. Their leadership resulted in a strong, positive community sense throughout the year. Their academic, artistic, and athletic accomplishments are too numerous to detail. In short, they were a memorable group.

Our students make such an impact in the Albany community. From individual involvement in agencies and non-profits to group service projects like the baseball team’s mission trip to the Dominican Republic and the Lower School’s Easter egg hunt for Albany ARC, our students are giving back in significant measure.

Success after Deerfield-Windsor is a very important metric for us. Once again, every graduate was accepted to college.

In arguably the most competitive college admission year to date, our seniors did extremely well. The University of Georgia accepted only 53% of its applicants; 20 of our 24 applicants (83%) were admitted. Georgia Tech accepted only 26%; 6 of our 9 were granted admission. In addition, our graduates were accepted to such selective colleges as NYU, U. Cal Berkeley, UNC Chapel Hill, Bucknell, and Johns Hopkins. Our top students won a Jefferson Scholarship to UVA, two Presidential Scholarships to GA Tech, a Foundation Fellowship at UGA, a Hesburgh Scholarship at Notre Dame, and three Chancellor’s Scholarships to TCU, Samford, and Vanderbilt.

However, not only the students gaining acceptance to selective colleges right out of DWS are prepared for success at top universities. As acceptance to UGA continues to become more elusive, more of our students are taking alternate paths, enrolling at institutions such as ABAC, University of North Georgia, and Darton College, and doing extremely well, well enough to be admitted to UGA after as little as one year at their initial college placements. This speaks to the preparation and work ethic that they developed under the tutelage of our faculty at DWS. For the second consecutive year, our athletic program was recognized with the Dr. Michael Drake Athletic Excellence Award as the top AAA program in the GISA. We crowned four State Champion teams – Girls Cross Country, Girls Swimming, Girls Track, and Baseball. Our Literary Team successfully defended their State title, and our visual art program was recognized as the top high school art program in the area.

The opening of the Graham P. Lowe Family Health and Fitness Center was a joyous event, as this long-awaited, much-anticipated facility became available for students and faculty. The building is in full use, and the weight room, multipurpose room, and athletic training suite were appreciated by all who utilized them.

We successfully hit our $2.1 million campaign target and are continuing to receive pledge payments. In addition to providing the funding for the Lowe Center, the campaign helped us to establish an endowment fund for faculty professional development to ensure that our teachers keep their skills sharp better to serve our students.

I am incredibly grateful for all of the support we received this past year. We received grants from the Campbell Foundation and the Benedict Foundation in addition to hundreds of parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of DWS. We look forward to 2016-2017 with great anticipation.

Gratefully,

Dave Davies, Headmaster

Financial Report Total Annual Support to DWS DW Fund Unrestricted DW Fund Restricted Capital Campaign Parents Association Magazine Sale Booster Club GOAL Program

TOTAL

$164,083 $ 81,685 $ 423,366 $72,436 $27,778 $43,973 $357,410

$ 1,170,731.00

Accomplishments DWS Highlights 2015-2016 Academics

Advanced Placement Program10 Scholars with Distinction; 3 Scholars with Honor; 17 Scholars National Merit Scholarship Program1 Scholar; 4 Commended Students Dual Enrollment ProgramsDarton & Albany State- 24 college credits possible HOPE Scholarship Retention92% and 93% last two years (state average is less than 40%)

Athletics

2016 Michael Drake Athletic Excellence Awardtop GISA AAA Athletic Program in the state

GISA State ChampionshipsGirls Swimming; Girls Cross Country; Girls Track; Baseball GISA State Runners-UpFootball; Boys Track

Visual and Performing Arts

GISA AAA Literary State Champions

GISA All-Select State Band - 19 players chosen (out of 73 players in ensemble) Albany Kiwanis Club - top high school art program in two-county area Albany Kiwanis Club - student piece chosen first place/best in show

Gifts in Kind The following individuals and companies made non-cash gifts to enhance academic opportunities for our students.

Alton and Cathy Darby Todd and Misty ‘85 Ford Lem and Dona Lyn Goodpasture Jo Kimbrel Mauldin & Jenkins CPA Carolyn Middlebrooks Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers, P.C. Todd and Anne Northrop Phil and Donna ‘77 Rouse

Annual Fund

We are grateful to the individuals, companies and foundations listed below for their generosity to the DW Fund during the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

Headmaster's Circle ($25,000 +) The Benedict Foundation for Independent Schools

Sustainer ($10,000 - $24,999)

Anonymous Battelle Foundation Fund of The Columbus Foundation Heath '93 and Stephanie Fountain

Benefactor ($5,000 - $9,999)

Alton and Cathy Darby Mr. and Mrs. Donald Goodliffe Janet Goodyear Wills Hardegree

Platinum ($2,500 to $4,999)

Dave and Gina Davies Jeff and Jeanette Hoopes Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers, P.C. Tripp and Mary Helen Morgan Craig and Kimberly Murray The Carlton Foundation Joel Wernick Jay and Lynn Williams

Gold ($1,000 to $2,499)

Sonny and Ann Abel Mrs. Dan Bateman Joe ‘75 and Carol Bishop Tony and Alison Bueschen Mike Cooper Tim and Carla Darden Walker and Angela Davis Sonny and Judy Deriso Patrick ‘90 and Leigh Ann ‘89 Flynn Mr. Charles H. Fussell Larry and Mary Jordan Drs. Steve and Kay Kitchen John ‘77 and Ivy ‘78 Lane Mark and Donna Lane Bucky and Jenna Leach Chris ‘75 and Dawn ‘75 Mann Mauldin & Jenkins CPA Dr. and Mrs. Ray L. McKinney Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Ron and Tina Mitchell Bob and Joy Pilcher Vicki McGarity Riles Bodine and Lillie Sinyard Geoffrey and Cynthia Sudderth Dr. Billy Tidmore ‘82 and Dr. Jennifer Lawrence Benjamin and Lindsay Toole Austin and Allison Turner Mr. Jimmy Webb ‘81 Cliff ‘77 and Connie ‘77 Williams Warren ‘89 and Suzanne Willis Darin and Maria Wood

Silver ($500 to $999)

Alvin and Janice Adams Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. George Austin Danny ‘83 and Rebecca Blackshear Beau and Erin Cannington Chris and Marjorie ‘90 Carden Mrs. Gayle W. Chapman

Tommy and Dana Clark Ed ‘82 and Beth Collier Community Foundation Of South Georgia, Inc. Jere and Lin ‘86 Darden Bubber and Wyndy Davis Buck and Lisa Davis Jonathan and Kacey Davis Bellamy and Elizabeth ‘90 deRosset Stephen and Brandy ‘96 Dew Graham and Missy Edwards Mike and Dunia Edwards Wade ‘84 and Margaret Ellis Stewart and Brandi Fickel Dr. E.E. and Beth Flournoy Todd and Misty ‘85 Ford John and Missy Funderburk Davis and Jana Gill Lem and Dona Lyn Goodpasture Charlie and Linda Greene David ‘79 and Janet Guillebeau Ms. Martha Hallford Bryan and Melody Hardegree David and Elaine Hardin Bo ‘93 and Kate Henry Troy and Marylin Hodges Jay and Melanie Ivey Clint ‘95 and Brandi ‘95 Ivy Will and Julie Kesler Chip and Jennifer Leveson Randy and Anne Martin Mr. and Mrs. George A. Mathes Bob and Barbara McLendon Kari and Faison Middleton Clint and Jodi Newsome Todd and Anne Northrop Pellicano Construction Steve and Suzanne Perrine Bob and Jane Pinkston Mr. and Mrs. Benny Porter Private Clinic Albany Scott and Jennifer ‘87 Ricks Tony and Beth-Anne Sammons SB&T Bank Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shierling Ms. Carol E. Stansbury Judge John ‘77 and Judge Nancy Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. David Stonecipher Charley and Susan Tarver Mr. and Mrs. Wright Turner Thomas and Ellen Ungarino Harry and Marcia Vildibill Mrs. Joan Volkert Randy and Susan Wages Mrs. Betsy Walden Watson Spence LLP

Bronze ($150 to $499)

Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Aderhold Debbie and Steve Allen Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Allen Rushton and Angie Allen Anonymous Donny and Sheresa ‘80 Arrington Mrs. John D. Baker Clay and Nickolette Banks Jake and Ashley Barrow

Eric and Christine Belusko Bill and Shay Bradshaw Paul and Tabitha Branch Ken and Kim Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brooks Brian and Holli Bruck Bill ‘89 and Pam ‘86 Buntin Dale and Rose Burleson Charles and Jo Bush Mr. and Mrs. Royce M. Cannington, Jr. Stan and Jayne ‘74 Cannon Ed & Barbara Cassity Clay ‘93 and Traci Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Clawson Barry and Bobbie Cohen Jay and Christie ‘00 Cole Sonny Cox Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Crawford Clyde and Laura ‘86 Creel Keith ‘88 and Jennifer Cromartie Mark and Miriam Crosby Ernie and Linda Culpepper Cawthon and Michael Custer Mr. and Mrs. Tom Darden Temp and Catherine Davis Jim and Margaret Deal Mrs. Val H. DeLoach Ken and Stephanie Drawdy David and Cathy Durland Chevene King and Donna Edmond-King Steve and Sharon Evans F & W Forestry Josh and Amy Fix Ray and Carol Ford Greg and Sue Freeman Jim and Kristen ‘98 Fuller Greg and Carol Fullerton Brad and Jane Germany GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Laura and Jim Goode Steve and Dee Goss Judge and Mrs. Loring A. Gray, Jr. Russell and Lynn Gray Ned and Kate Grubb Gordy and Meredith Gruhl Mary Guill Leroy and Neville Hall Tony and Tania Hammack William and Joanna ‘84 Hancock Courtland ‘95 and Kristin Harris W.T. and Ruth Henry Dan and Melissa Hill David and Adrienne Hill Mrs. Suzan Hinckley Rod Holt Howard and Dell Holton Jay and CaMia Hopson Len and Jim Horne Jim and Trish Hotz Major General and Mrs. Chuck Hudson Ms. Julie Hunt Steve and Babs Jack Terry Jarzen Billups and Linda Johnson Mike and Marsha Johnston

Mrs. Jo W. Joiner Cathy and Alan ‘82 Jones Cathy Jones Frank ‘79 and Sam Jones Kirk and Marlin ‘92 Jones Elmina and Ladd Jordan Ms. Traci Darlene Kelley Han and Hana Kim Jo Kimbrel Kirby and Misty Kitchens Dot Knepp Collins and Sharon Knight Suresh and Beth Lakhanpal Tommy and Virginia Langstaff Robert and Angela Lofton Allen ‘79 and Piper Lowe Blain and Dellen Lyall Dr. and Mrs. Richman M. Margeson ‘93 Jessica Marshall John and Anita McDuffie Joe and Denise McGalliard Eddie and Anita McKenzie Keith and Angela Michlig Carolyn Middlebrooks Cliff and Alee ‘81 Miller Patrick and Elizabeth Millsaps Steve and Irene Mitchell Emory Moore, Jr. Rusty and Renee Moore Hugh and Crystal Morris Earl and Sarah Morrissey Thomas and Staci Neal Edmund & Sue Nobles Brent and Mindy Northrop Nur and Sakina Nurbhai Dave and Hannah Orlowski Mrs. Lorene Owens Charlie and Melissa ‘89 Peeler Jackson ‘94 and Meredith ‘95 Pennington Patty Perles Fran Perrine Mike Perrine Dr. and Mrs. John P. Pike Gail Pursel Mr. and Mrs. Edmundo Ramos Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ray Mr. and Mrs. Michael Revell Craig and Heather Rhodes Ralph ‘73 and Kay Rodgers Kelley Rosen ‘92 Ralph and Pearl Rosenberg Phil and Donna ‘77 Rouse Rick and Marcy Schneider Irmgard and Bryan Schopen-Davis Ashley Shepard Earle and Linda Spurlock Brad and Lorrie Stafford Dr. and Mrs. Jack Steele David and Vivian Stern Wes and Allison Sternenberg Phillip and Cary ‘76 Stoudenmire Frank ‘87 and Meredith Sullivan Katie and Victor ‘04 Sullivan Tom ‘82 and Colleen ‘85 Sullivan John and Mary Jo Takash

Annual Fund Scott and Celia Taylor RW and PJ Taylor Alex and Christy Tinsley Ms. Joan Toole Jennifer Walden Ron and Dana Wallace Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program Westat Mike and Kendyl White Colby and Carmen Wiggins David and Carol Wiggins Mr. Chuck Willcox Mrs. Debbie D. Williams Sam and Alice Williams Sherman and Jean Willis Margaret ‘78 and Doug Wilson Mrs. Anita Wingate Women’s Health Professionals Patrick and Lisa Wurst Jay and Heather Yeiser

Contributor ($1 to $149)

Mac and Kim Abel Dr. Devi Akella Mrs. Kay Akridge Amazon Smile Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Bobby and Donna Armstrong Mrs. Katherine K. Bailey Perry and Judy Bailey Steve and Kathy Baker Mrs. Sue Baldwin Benny and Carolyn Basham Ms. Morgan Basone Mr. and Mrs. Britt Bazemore Edwin and Kelly Bell Ray and Genia Bennett Bert and Hilary Bennett Mrs. Helen Jennings Black Mrs. Suzanne Bohannon Clara Bond Mr. and Mrs. Dohn Bonner Mr. and Mrs. Dexter L. Boone Ms. Jan Bowles Mr. Brandon Bracy Brad Lanier Oil Company, Inc. Teresa Breen ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Brett Mr. and Mrs. Drew Broadaway Steven Brohawn Robert ‘81 and Maryanne Brooks Mrs. Gayle Brown Dr. and Mrs. Anton J. Bueschen, Sr. Ms. Tammie Bumgardner Dr. and Mrs. Bill Buntin Travis and Jenny Campbell Buz and Jane Carpenter Ms. Tameika Carter Tommy and Becky Carter Ms. Marjorie Childre Mike and Glennda Cleland Bryant and Krizma Collins Michael and Gail Conley Jonathan and Brenda Connell

Mrs. Carolyn Cook Mrs. Zell Cooke Drue Cox James and Liz Cox Mr. and Mrs. Vance Custer Todd and April Daughtry Nathan and Donna Davis Tony ‘94 and Heather Davis Joe and Amy Dent Ms. Tamesha Derico Marsden and Anne deRosset Doug and Lisa Divine Bill Divine Shealy Dixon Bruce and Virginia Dorminy Heather Dozier Draffin & Tucker, LLP Henry and Pat Duggan Bill and Vivien Dunwoody Jim and Nancy Dykhouse Christy Eakes Jo Eckhardt Eve Espy Ms. Trena Etheredge Jeff and Susan Eubanks Scott and Fran Eubanks Debbie Evans Ms. Erin Faulk Ms. Connie Finnicum Stuart and Lee Geriner Tomilyn Giles John and Cathy Gleaton Stephen and Terri ‘89 Griffin Beverly Guillebeau ‘11 Alyx Hall ‘94 Barbara and Jody Hall Ms. Nan Hare Mr. George Harrison Alex and Dawn Hart John and Jennifer Hatcher Ms. Susan Haynes Lance and Kerri Hinds Ken and Melissa Hodges Jimmy and Martha Holloway Ron and Stacy Holman Joe and Natasha Holmes Theresa Holzknecht Hollis ‘91 and Tina Hood Scott and Debra Horton Lindsey Horton Ivy Inman ‘08 John Inman ‘06 John and Tonia Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Blake Jones Parks and Carol Jones Mr. and Mrs. William K. Jones Milton and Angela Jordan Manish and Hetal Joshi Aly and Brandy Joslin Butch and Peggy Kinsaul Melvin and Wilma Kinslow John and Marie Knight Mr. and Mrs. Ken Krivos Dan and Debbie Kromminga Stephen and Shannon Lacovara Alan and Henrietta ‘79 Ladson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lawson John ‘79 and Susan ‘79 Leach

Doug and Debbie Lentz Katherine Lewis ‘80 Graham and Betty Lowe Billy and Phyllis Mann Roy ‘82 and Deborah Manoll Ms. Patsy C. Martin Dr. and Mrs. Sean Massie Tommy and Maria Mathes Mr. and Mrs. Greg Maxwell Dr. and Mrs. Michael May Jay and Bethany ‘98 McAfee Mike and Lauren McDonald Mrs. Susanne McDonald Bob and Connie McGee Adam ‘01 and Haley McLendon Tom and Susan McNeely Amanda McRee Pete McSwain John and Kelly Melvin Dario and Graziela Mesquita Andrew and Francie Michas Dr. and Mrs. Frank F. Middleton III Mr. and Mrs. Ken Millsaps Mrs. Marjorie M. Mitchell Moe’s Southwest Grill Jon ‘93 and Middi Moore Nick and Shelly Moore Duncan ‘87 and Angie Moore E.R. and Gayle Mosby Ms. Janet M Myers Ashtin Nall Rick and Cindy Neal Jenny Nicely ‘91 Ed and Joan Northrop John and Lane Norton Ms. Katherine Norton Mr. and Mrs. John T. O’Brien Jamie and Shawn O’Hare Cheryl Palmer Piyush and Alka Patel John and Nicole Patteson David ‘79 and Jodi Peacock Mr. and Mrs. Larry Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry Kevin Petroski ‘84 Paul and Karen Phillips Kirt ‘95 and Mandy Phillips Joe and Kristin Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Don Posey Morris and Marcia Rainey Mr. and Mrs. Travius Reed Allan and Brenda Reeder Ann Reese Alex and Donna Reshetnichenko Ms. Paige P. Rice Bob and Linda Rice Dale and Karen Richter Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Wally Roberts Matt and Casey Rushton Allison Salter Robert and Frances Sanders Mr. Richard R. Schneider Will and Paige Sells Charles and Janice Sheppard Donald and Jane Shirah Ms. Angela D. Shoemaker

Tuck ‘91 and Kristine Shumack Jeff and Judi Sikora Glenn and Anita Sims-Lime Dr. and Mrs. James Small III Brian and Julie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Smith Mark ‘89 and Anita Smith Bill and Donna Spangler William and Caroline Spires Hal and Polly Stadnik Carolyn Stevens Lindsey Stewart ‘00 Bo and Molly Strickland Haylee Strom Mrs. Dorothy Takash Mr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor Frank and Teressa Taylor David and Edith Ann Tennyson The Gardens on Whispering Pines, Inc. Tim and Connie Thomas Tommy and Kelly Thornton Carl and Louann Turnage Mr. and Mrs. Bob Vaughan H.J. and Frances Walker Mike and Ann Warrington Woody and Lauren ‘93 Watson Mr. and Mrs. John Wheaton Mr. and Mrs. Julian Whiting Jeff and Kristi Wiggins Jason and DeeDee Willcox Allan and Jenna ‘03 Willcox Jake and Anna Williams Ben and Kimberly Williams Mrs. Sharon Williams Mr. and Mrs. Steve Williams Ed and Monica Williams Lauren Williamson ‘88 David and Jane Wilson Scott and Nancy Wollam Wright and Paula ‘79 Woodall Mrs. Ethel D Woodall LtCol and Mrs. Jon Woodcock Tom and Maranda Wright Tommy and Cynthia Wright Glenn and Debbie Zuern LtCol Robert Zuern USMC (ret)

In Honor & Memory In Honor Of Evan Abbott

By Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shierling Cate and Will Brantley

By Jo Eckhardt Courtland Buntin

By Dr. and Mrs. Bill Buntin Cole Cannington

By Beau and Erin Cannington Mr. and Mrs. Royce M. Cannington, Jr. Collins and Carson Chandler

By Mrs. Lorene Owens Palmer and Sydney Daniel

By Cheryl Palmer Dr. and Mrs. Tim Darden

By Mr. and Mrs. Tom Darden Dave Davies

By Will and Julie Kesler Ashton Fox

By Mr. and Mrs. Ken Krivos Terri Griffin

By Jay and Bethany ‘98 McAfee Meredith Gruhl

By Drs. Steve and Kay Kitchen Mosby and Jett Hill

By E.R. and Gayle Mosby Porter Hill

By H.J. and Frances Walker Brayden and Brooklyn Ivy

By Tommy and Becky Carter Aidan Jordan

By Mr. and Mrs. Donald Goodliffe Waylon Marbury

By Mr. and Mrs. Larry Perkins Maura and Jack McGrath

By Mrs. Katherine K. Bailey Carolyn Middlebrooks

By Jay and Bethany ‘98 McAfee Morgan, Alison and Kendall Millsaps

By Mrs. Marjorie M. Mitchell Mary Brice, Joe, Ellie and Marjorie Morgan

By Mrs. Marjorie M. Mitchell Avery and Ella Pike

By Dr. and Mrs. John P. Pike

Marlin Pollock

By Mrs. Anita Wingate Lily Reshetnichenko

By Leroy and Neville Hall

Memorial Gifts Henry Bishop

By Sherman and Jean Willis

Ollie and Olivia Rosen and Henry Jenkins

By Kelly Rosen ‘92

James M. Collier

By John and Missy Funderburk Bob and Jane Pinkston Earle and Linda Spurlock Phillip and Cary ‘76 Stoudenmire

Davis Schneider

By Mr. Richard R. Schneider

Becky Daniel

By Cheryl Palmer

Haley Sells, Class of 2016

By Charles and Jo Bush

Lynda Gray

By Mrs. Betsy Walden

Ian Jameson Small

By Dr. and Mrs. James Small III

Bernie Inlow

By David and Carol Wiggins

Jordan Spires

By William and Caroline Spires

Chuck Lentz

By Amanda McRee

Polly Stadnik

By Ms. Tamesha Derico

Eloise B. Powell

By Eddie and Anita McKenzie

Cary Stoudenmire

By Kirt ‘95 and Mandy Phillips

A D Spurlock

By Ed ‘82 and Beth Collier

Abby Taylor

By RW and PJ Taylor

Sam Stevens

By Carolyn Stevens

Whit and Jay Turner

By Mr. and Mrs. Wright Turner

Toliver Taylor

By Dan and Debbie Kromminga

Holley Vildibill

By Harry and Marcia Vildibill

Dr. Ronald W. Williams, DVM

By Mrs. Debbie D. Williams

Noah Watson

By Mr. and Mrs. Benny Porter

Wallace Williams

By Mrs. Sharon Williams

Lan Wiggins

By Stan and Jayne ‘74 Cannon

Helen Zuern

By LtCol Robert Zuern USMC (ret)

Deena, Carson & Charlie Willcox Fletcher Willcox

By Mr. Chuck Willcox

Jane A. Taylor

By Mr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor

Ward and Hallie Kay Wright

By Tommy and Cynthia Wright Heather Yeiser

By Jackson ‘94 and Meredith ‘95 Pennington Sarah Nell Zuern

By LtCol Robert Zuern USMC (ret)

Goal Participants Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Aderhold Heath ‘85 and Deirdre Allegood Bobby and Donna Armstrong Drs. Ralf Augenstein and Hanna Lin Dr. Henry Barnard Richard and Vicki Barnhill Jake and Ashley Barrow Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barrow Mrs. Dan Bateman Dr. and Mrs. Arthur N. Dunning, Jr. Mike and Marilyn ‘71 Belcher Jeffrey and Anita Bell Bert and Hilary Bennett Joe ‘75 and Carol Bishop Curtis & Donna Blow Brad R. Stafford, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brooks Tony and Alison Bueschen Dr. and Mrs. Anton J. Bueschen, Sr. Ms. Tammie Bumgardner Beau and Erin Cannington Mr. and Mrs. Craig Castle Mrs. Gayle W. Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Andy Christo Michael and Peggy Cohen Barry and Bobbie Cohen Ed ‘82 and Beth Collier Dr. Chappell Collins, Jr. Mike Cooper Dr. and Mrs. Danny Culbreth Ms. Carolyn Custer Alton and Cathy Darby Dave and Gina Davies Buck and Lisa Davis Tony ‘94 and Heather Davis Walker and Angela Davis Jonathan and Kacey Davis Sonny and Judy Deriso Stephen and Brandy ‘96 Dew Doug and Lisa Divine Shealy Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Dixon Len and Vickie Dorminey Mrs. Katherine B. Dozier David and Cathy Durland Willis and Dana DuVall Graham and Missy Edwards Mike and Dunia Edwards Wade ‘84 and Margaret Ellis Luke and Susan Flatt Flintco Family of Companies Dr. E.E. and Beth Flournoy Patrick ‘90 and Leigh Ann ‘89 Flynn

Heath ‘93 and Stephanie Fountain John and Missy Funderburk Richard ‘81 and Sonya Garber Davis and Jana Gill Laura and Jim Goode Lem and Dona Lyn Goodpasture Gordy and Meredith Gruhl Beverly Guillebeau ‘11 David ‘79 and Janet Guillebeau Mrs. Peggy C. Guillebeau Alyx Hall ‘94 Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Hall William and Joanna '84 Hancock David and Elaine Hardin Mark '79 and Stephanie Hawke Bo '93 and Kate Henry David and Adrienne Hill Hollis ‘91 and Tina Hood Jeff and Jeanette Hoopes Paul ‘96 and Julie ‘99 Joiner Larry and Mary Jordan Aly and Brandy Joslin Walter and Lisa ‘75 Kelley Drs. Steve and Kay Kitchen Dot Knepp John and Marie Knight Dr. and Mrs. Kelvin Lane Bucky and Jenna Leach Chip and Jennifer Leveson Allen ‘79 and Piper Lowe Dr. Andrew T. Hunt and Ms. Kathyrn G. Lyall Chris ‘75 and Dawn ‘75 Mann Dan and Nancy Martin Randy and Anne Martin Ms. Patsy C. Martin Dr. and Mrs. Sean Massie John and Anita McDuffie Bob and Barbara McLendon Kari and Faison Middleton Ron and Tina Mitchell Rusty and Renee Moore Martin and Marla Morgan Rick and Cindy Neal Mr. and Mrs. Ed Newsome Todd and Anne Northrop Brent and Mindy Northrop Ed and Joan Northrop Nur and Sakina Nurbhai Mr. Claude Parcell and Ms. Shannon Brett Glenn ‘72 and June Paschal Hitesh and Nisha Patel Charlie and Melissa ‘89 Peeler

Jackson ‘94 and Meredith ‘95 Pennington Patty Perles Steve and Suzanne Perrine Bob and Joy Pilcher Dr. Bobby Prince Gail Pursel John and Mary ‘77 Reese Ann Reese Bob and Cathy Revell Scott and Jennifer ‘87 Ricks Ralph ‘73 and Kay Rodgers Tony and Beth-Anne Sammons Donald and Jane Shirah Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Sholar Kent and Susan Simmons Bridges ‘00 and Abbey Sinyard Dr. and Mrs. James Small III Paul and Keli Smurda Bill and Donna Spangler Hal and Polly Stadnik Brad and Lorrie Stafford Judge John ‘77 and Judge Nancy Stephenson Geoffrey and Cynthia Sudderth Katie and Victor ‘04 Sullivan Vic ‘76 and Jane Anne Sullivan Drs. Thomas Talley ‘78 & Lou Ann Best Austin and Allison Turner Mr. and Mrs. Wright Turner Harry and Marcia Vildibill Randy and Susan Wages Jennifer Walden Glenn and Linda Walker Joel Wernick Mike and Terri Wetherbee Mr. and Mrs. John Wheaton Allan and Jenna ‘03 Willcox Mr. Chuck Willcox Cliff ‘77 and Connie ‘77 Williams Jay and Lynn Williams Sam and Alice Williams J.W. and Judy Willis Warren '89 and Suzanne Willis Bryan and Molly Willis Cindy Wise ‘83 Darin and Maria Wood Wright and Paula ‘79 Woodall Mr. and Mrs. John Woodall Ms. L. Marie Wyrwa Drs. Gandhiji Yalamanchili and Samrajya Gogineni Jay and Heather Yeiser

Design Lab Opens on Upper Campus As the world rapidly changes, DWS is creating spaces that motivate students to explore as they gain the skills necessary to be successful in college and beyond. The goal of the Design Lab is to offer an innovative, flexible, relaxed space for students to create and experiment as they take ownership of their learning process. We are excited to see our students and teachers collaborating in this space.

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Artistic Endeavors Every day at DWS we celebrate the joy of creative expression and the arts’ value to education.

“The meaning of life is to discover your gift; the purpose of life is to give it away.”

Baseball Team Visits Dominican Republic Members of the 2016 Varsity Baseball team spent spring break on a mission trip in the Dominican Republic where they built a home and played baseball games against teams from the Dominican Republic.

“Our goal at Deerfield-Windsor is to educate holistically. These guys have an opportunity to learn. When much is given, much is required. So they have an opportunity to give back.”

– Jonathan Davis, Varsity Baseball Coach “Hearing about poverty and seeing it firsthand are two completely different things. The village was stricken with poverty but you wouldn’t know it from the children who always had huge smiles on their faces. Due to the language barrier, communication was sometimes tough but if a kid wanted to play with you, he or she would say “caballo” which means horse in Spanish. This meant that they wanted you to carry them on your back and run around with them. They were so happy. The children’s attitudes definitely impacted me the most. They live in challenging conditions, but find joy and happiness in little things that we readily take for granted.

Seeing this taught my teammates and I to always be grateful for what we have and appreciate everyday things like a hot shower or clean tap water.”

– Garrett Smith, Upper School Student

Lowe Family Health & Fitness Center Opens Graham Lowe has never been accused of being a man of few words, but when the ribbon was cut last October on its new 8,800-squarefoot, $2.15 million Graham Lowe Family Health and Fitness Center, he kept his remarks brief.

“I am out of my skull excited, not just for me, but for all of us,” Lowe said. “What you see around you today was built on faith along with a great staff, great teachers, great coaches and a great student body. I could not be happier,” he said.

The Lowe Family Health and Fitness Center has transformed the school’s physical education and athletic programs and has provided a space that will benefit students and student-athletes for generations to come. DWS is grateful for all those who invested in our Knights through this campaign.

Dates to Remember 2016 - 2017 School Year

Lower School says Farewell to “St. Jude Santa”

Nov 21-25 Dec 15 Dec 16

Dec 19-Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 16 Feb 20-21 March 4 March 7-9 March 10 March 18 March 27-31 April 7-9 April 14 May 5 May 21 May 23

Thanksgiving Holiday Half Day Lower School Lower School Christmas Program (Early Dismissal) Christmas Holiday Classes Resume MLK Holiday Presidents’ Day Holiday PA Auction Middle School Trips Spring Weekend-No Classes Prom Spring Break Spring Musical Easter Weekend Lower School Field Day Graduation 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

May 24

Last Day of Classes

A Fond Farewell

For 36 years, the DWS Lower School Christmas Program has supported Joe Farris “the St. Jude Santa” and his trips to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. After 56 years and 104 trips, Farris can no longer make the trip due to health concerns.

In the final St. Jude Program students gave monetary donations honoring Farris instead of toys for the patients.

In addition to the individual student gifts, students donated money through special fundraising birthday parties and hard-earned money totaling $10,500.

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