2021 Commencement

FPD Magazine

First Presbyterian Day School 5671 Calvin Drive Macon, Georgia 31210 Phone: (478) 477-6505 www.fpdmacon.org

Administration

Dr. John Patterson, Head of School David Bass, Technology Director Shannon Bryant ‘93, Lower School Principal Beth Burnsed ‘00, Director of Communication Matt Kitchell, High School Principal Kristen Kreutner, Director of Curriculum & Innovation Elizabeth Leslein, Chief Operations Officer Greg Moore ’84, Athletic Director Charlie Parrish, Chief Financial Officer Molly Pearson ’87, Middle School Principal Andrew Strickland, Director of Fine Arts Kathy Tolbert, Director of Advancement Brad Thompson, Director of College Counseling Kris Vaughn ‘04, Director of Admissions

2020-2021 Board of Trustees

Dr. Brian Cardis Mr. Jason Churchwell Mr. Rob Danner Rev. Elliott Everitt (Ex Officio) Mr. Hal Foshee (Vice Chair) Dr. Hays Fyke Dr. Cameron Garvin Mr. George Jones Mrs. Lauren Jones Mrs. Tracy Jones Rev. Chip Miller (Ex Officio) Mr. JD Miller Dr. John Patterson (Ex Officio) Mrs. Martha Pearson Mr. Jack Pyles Mr. Danny Smith (Chair) Mrs. Amy Walthall

2021-2022 Board of Trustees

Mr. Joey Brumbelow Mr. Jason Churchwell (Vice Chair) Rev. Elliott Everitt (Ex Officio) Dr. Cameron Garvin Mrs. Terri Harper Mr. Georgia Jones (Chair) Mr. Phillips Jones Mrs. Tracy Jones Mrs. Brandi Justice Rev. Chip Miller (Ex Officio) Mr. JD Miller Dr. John Patterson (Ex Officio) Mrs. Martha Pearson Mr. Jack Pyles Mrs. Amy Walthall

Photography: Anna Spinks, Andrew Brooks, Kirstin Israel Printer: Panaprint

FPD Magazine is published by the First Presbyterian Day School Communication Office. Contents may be re-printed with permission of the school.

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Cover photo by Anna Spinks. FPD Class of 2028 members enjoy the new elementary playground.

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In this edition:

Class of 2021 Graduation

2 2021 Commencement 4 Commencement Address 6 Salutatory & Valedictory Address 8 Viking Family Legacies 12 Senior Spotlights 18 Honor Graduates

Features

20 New Elementary Playground 22 Exploring Jekyll Island

Around Campus

24 Notes from Around Campus 26 Welcome New Faculty & Staff

Athletics

28 Lady Vikings Tennis Takes State 30 Team Spotlight: Boys Basketball 32 Sports Recaps

Fine Arts

34 FPD Elementary & Middle School Musical 35 Collaborative Art Project

Advancement

36 FPD Golf Tournament

Alumni

38 Alumni Notes 42 Alumni Spotlights: Col. Mike Smith ‘85

Quick Look

44 Leaving a Legacy: Dr. Barry Shealy