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Franklin Road Academy provides a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian community with an unwavering commitment to develop leaders of integrity and purpose.

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A LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL It is great to be an FRA Panther! The feeling is palpable as you walk across our campus. Our teachers are dedicated and intentional in everything they do as they live out our mission. Our students are engaged and determined to excel while supporting one another. Our innovative and dynamic academic approach immerses students in a challenging and supportive learning environment. Consequently, our students leave their comfort zones and fully embrace community. It is FRAmily by example; you can see it throughout this

playfield, the Harding Road Connector, and an increased

issue of the 4700 Magazine.

level of safety and security by installing our new perimeter fence and enhanced surveillance system.

This fall, we proudly celebrated the incredible achievements of five outstanding students recognized

In this edition of the 4700, the Philanthropy Report

by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Our All-

for 2022-23 is featured, highlighting our entire school

Community Tailgate successfully brought together

community's remarkable support and generosity. I am

a crowd of over 1,500, fostering a sense of unity

grateful for our families' overwhelming commitment

and enthusiasm for the start of the school year. Our

to our unique mission of delivering a challenging

12-2 football team's remarkable journey led them

educational experience within an inclusive Christian

to the TSSAA playoff semifinals. Wake Forest bound

community. And what is most exciting is that we are just

Ty Clark III's recognition as a Tennessee Titans Mr.

getting started!

Football Finalist capped one of the finest singleseason performances in school history. Finally, our

I hope you will enjoy reading the inspiring stories of

student presentation of Into the Woods left most of us

current students, teachers, alums, and families, leaving

wondering if we were watching a show on Broadway!

an indelible impact on our campus. As always, the Casey Family is blessed to be a part of this phenomenal FRAmily.

Throughout this year and those before, our community's unwavering support has been a driving force, as we

Sincerely,

recognize that last year, we collectively raised a record level of contribution to the 2022-23 Annual Fund. It is incredible that our parent participation has averaged over 90% for the last five years. The impact of the

Sean Casey

Unique Moment in Time Campaign for FRA Phase II provided the new, state-of-the-art lower school

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ALUMNI PROFILES Clif Tant '94 Heather Osteen Mathias '97 ALUMNI AWARDS Hall of Fame Distinguished Alumni: Martha Johnson Heston '87

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ATHLETICS Season Awards and Accolades Student Spotlight: Michael Walsh

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ACADEMICS DNA Lab Young Alumni in Action: Sabrina Lafaye '19 How We Hire: Top Workplace

ALUMNI UPDATES Class Notes The Premos Legacy Family Story EVENT RECAPS Homecoming, Halloween, and Christmas Week

SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS Sofia Darsinos '24 Jack Spicer '24

REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Donor Story: The McRae Family Alumni Giving Golf Classic Tributes

COPYRIGHTED 2024 BY FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY. Franklin Road Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, religion, or ethnic origin, or the administration of its educational and admission policies, scholarships, athletic, and other school-administered programs. Franklin Road Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. The 4700 is a bi-annual publication of the communications office.

ON THE COVER Michelle Nelson

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2023-24 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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STUDENT LIFE Retreats Wellness Feature Student Spotlight Diversity Feature

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ARTS Into the Woods AP Arts

Jared Allen Penny Austermiller Tommy Axford Jeb Beasley Victor Berrios Jessica Bracken Boyd '00 Sara Elizabeth Bradford Roger Brown Karla Calderon Matt Cassel Randy Chase Matthew Denmark Steve Halas Richard McRae III Dale Mitchell Rosemary Plorin Jaimie Robinson Andrew Scarlett ’97, Board Chair Gabrielle Wesley

LEADERSHIP TEAM Brandon Albright, Director of Spiritual Life Stacey Banks-Houston, Director of Entrepreneurial Leadership Sean Casey, Head of School Channing Clark, Head of Middle School Steve Compton, Director of Technology Georgie Goldthorpe, Health Services Administrator Ryan Harris, Assistant Head for External Affairs Eric Johnson, Assistant Head of School for Academic & Student Affairs

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, ANNUAL FUND, AND MORE Capital Campaign Donors Why we give: The Sanders Family The Bradshaw Society Giving Clubs Financial Summary

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VOLUNTEERS AND WHY WE GIVE PA Volunteers Stars and Guitars The Zachariah Family

Paige Maynor, Director of Marketing and Communications Kris Palmerton, Director of Athletics Jay Salato ’03, Head of Upper School Dr. Brodrick Thomas, Director of Diversity, Community, and Inclusion Laura Turner, Assistant Head for Finance and Operations Dr. Rick West, Head of Lower School Meaghan Williams, Director of Studies Courtney Williamson, Director of Admission

EDITORS Paige Maynor and Brian Shaffrey. ART DIRECTOR Paige Maynor. PHOTO CREDITS Brian Shaffrey and Evan Webb. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Stephanie Feyes, Sabrina LeFaye, Meaghan Williams, Brandon Albright, David Dawson, Susannah Millar, Brian Shaffrey, Ross Bolen, Jill Johnson, Nik Simpson, and Michael Walsh.

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PROFILES We love highlighting the work our alumni are doing in their professional lives and communities. In this section, alumni share their stories about life after graduating from FRA .

We hope you enjoy hearing about the success of these two FRA alumni.

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Clif Tant Class of 1994

Clif graduated from FRA in 1994 as a 13-year club member He played varsity basketball, was a two-time state Champion (4x200m and 800m) in track, and was active in Young Life. Today, Clif is the Nashville Market President for Old National Bank, responsible for building a commercial banking expansion for the $50B franchise.

Together with his wife, Beth, they have a son, Clifton ‘23, who attended FRA for 13 years and graduated in 2023. Clifton is currently a freshman at Belmont studying general business.

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My lifelong commitment to FRA

FRA has been a consistent presence, shaping my

has significantly influenced

perspective and providing numerous opportunities

both my path and my family’s

for networking, friendships, and inspiration.

journey. Witnessing FRA’s

remarkable evolution from different points of view

Earlier this year, I took on a thrilling new role as the

- starting from my student days to my current role

Market President for Old National Bank, contributing

in my career – has been an invaluable experience.

to the launch of the brand in my hometown. This fall,

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the announcement of Old National acquiring Nashville-based Capstar Bank, where I started as an original employee in 2008, marked a fulfilling full-circle moment in my professional journey. As I prepare to tackle the challenges and embrace the successes in my career, I express gratitude and credit for the foundational years I spent at Franklin Road Academy.

In my current role as Market President, I oversee the expansion of commercial banking for Old National Bank, a $50 billion franchise. Each day presents new opportunities and exciting challenges that inspire continuous improvement, reminiscent of each new day at FRA. My FRA education prepared me for various professional and philanthropic roles, instilling a commitment to integrity in every situation.

The spiritual connections formed at FRA hold great significance for me. Values imparted by remarkable individuals such as Coach Tucker, Ed Zaborowski, and Jean Branum Young continue to guide me, influencing my daily actions in the workplace.

Looking back at FRA in the '80s and '90s, it was a close-knit community that felt like home. While the term "FRAmily" may not have been officially coined then, it has always been at the heart of the institution's identity. The distinctive inclusivity of FRA has stayed with me, shaping my approach in every role, company, and position I’ve undertaken - striving to connect with people where they are and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

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While recent career developments have

immense pride, reminiscent of the pride I felt

been fulfilling, they fade in comparison to

when I first set foot on the campus.

the transformative journey my family has experienced over the past 13 years at FRA. My

In Clifton’s senior year, he spent a semester

connection with FRA evolved into that of a

immersed in the Heart-to-Heart program.

Legacy parent, serving on the board for twelve

His daily one-hour mentorship evolved into

years in various capacities. Financial support for

genuine, lasting friendships with students

the school has been a commitment my wife, Beth,

like Daniel and Ethan. During his Exceptional

and I gladly uphold through multiple campaigns.

Learners experience, Clifton was passionate

Watching FRA mature into a formidable campus

about advocating for his H2H friends. This

and dynamic community has been gratifying.

highlights the fantastic FRA program that instills

Sending Clifton to FRA has been a decision that

compassion, kindness, and respect - essential

holds deeper significance, as we recognize he is

principles for our students and graduates to

part of something greater than the institution I

positively impact the world! While campus life

attended. FRA’s continued growth year after year

may have been different for Clifton compared to

is a testament to its strength.

my time, the constancy of a loving faculty and staff committed to the growth and well-being of

In May, our son graduated, marking the

the entire student body remains unchanged amid

culmination of his childhood and teenage

FRA’s new facilities and innovative programs.

journey on campus. Clifton and I share a special bond appreciating what FRA means to each of us,

We belong to an extraordinary and impactful

individually and collectively. This spring brought

community. Watching Clifton's class depart

another full-circle moment as I watched him

with a sense of accomplishment and a profound

accept his diploma, the same diploma I received

understanding of their remarkable journey was

and had the honor to hand diplomas to other

heartwarming. I encourage every FRA family,

graduates in recent years.

student, and parent to immerse themselves in various facets of school life. Embrace the

Throughout the years, I’ve worn different hats at

endless opportunities to develop connections

FRA. However, this year marks the first time since

and network with peers, faculty, staff, parents,

1982 that I have not been directly involved as an

scholars, athletes, entrepreneurs, and artists.

FRA student, coach, board member, or parent.

These relationships, nurtured over the years,

Despite this, my deep connection to the school

were invaluable tools in my career journey and

remains unwavering. Beth and I continue to

will be essential and inspirational as we shape

attend games on campus, and I take time to keep

motivated, passionate students and foster the

in touch with the faculty and administration.

strongest community in Nashville and beyond.

Witnessing FRA’s ongoing evolution fills me with

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Heather Osteen Mathias - Class of 1997 -

Heather Osteen Mathias, a proud FRA Class of ’97 member, is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur, and business leader. She has been named one of Nashville’s 40 Under 40 and, more recently, was honored as one of Nashville’s Most Admired CEOs by the Nashville Business Journal. Heather spent much of her career in one of the United States’ top architecture and interior design firms, where she was named Principal in 2014. She established Mathias Collective in 2019, a consulting firm providing owners’ representation and design direction for mid to large-scale project developments. Her firm’s first project was a $300 million stadium for the Columbus Crew, a Major League Soccer

team in Columbus, Ohio, which opened in 2021. She launched the Studio at Mathias Collective, a full-service architecture and design practice within her firm, in 2023. With a focus on design quality and excellent service, Mathias Collective ensures its clients are delighted with the project process and its outcomes.

Beyond her successful career, Heather is married to fellow FRA alumnus Jason Mathias (’97) and is a loving mom to current FRA students Walker Mathias and Ella Mathias.

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Reflecting on my FRA experience fills me with gratitude for the past and excitement for the future. As an FRA student, I cherish my lower, middle, and upper school memories. The education I received gave me a solid foundation and strong

work ethic, uncovered and encouraged my creativity, and empowered me to thrive in my career. My children are being prepared at FRA now for a vastly different world than the one I emerged into, but I am confident they will be well-equipped to succeed.

In 2019, I embarked on a thrilling entrepreneurship journey, launching my company, Mathias Collective. We provide design and bespoke project management for workplace, hospitality, sports, and education projects. I have built a company culture that serves our team generously - we produce excellent work and offer exceptional work-life balance. Starting and running my company my way is a dream come true, and I am proud of where we are and where we are going.

In my role now as CEO, I am thoughtfully building and guiding the business, developing new clients, encouraging my team, and working on projects.

We work to deeply understand our clients and other designers, architects, artisans, contractors, and vendors. Our efforts and understanding allow us to ensure a cohesive, collective effort, delivering superior results that exceed our client’s expectations. I have been fortunate to learn from many inspiring people, including the impactful faculty from my years at FRA , who inspired how I work and lead.

I encountered remarkable educators during my time as a student at FRA. Ms. Dale, my geometry teacher, ignited my fascination with shapes and forms within mathematics - a discipline where I excelled and continue to apply in my design practice. Mr. Climer, Ms. Thigpen, and Coach Tucker exemplified leadership and creativity in their teaching styles through their nurturing spirits and ability to inspire their students. These educators’ practical yet profoundly creative approach has left a lasting impact on me.

My company’s culture closely aligns with how FRA supports its students, promoting and encouraging physical, intellectual, and spiritual health. In my career and as a mother, I’ve recognized the importance of thoughtful care for oneself. I prioritize my spiritual, mental, and physical well-being and encourage my team to do the same. This self-care fosters creativity and increases one’s strength and resilience – lessons I began to learn within FRA’s halls.

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I'm consistently impressed by the teachers' and administrators' intelligence, diversity, and warmth during each Parent Preview Night.

Franklin Road Academy exudes vitality and a profound sense of purpose. I am sincerely grateful that my family and I are part of this community.

I have sought to infuse this sense of purpose into my own company, fostering an environment of creativity, excellence, and community. FRA’s strong community, along with the diverse array of classes, clubs, and courses offered, is why we have entrusted this school with our children’s education and to be the springboard for their futures. I encourage my children to become involved on campus and explore offerings with varying commitment and intensity levels. The unwavering support and dedication from coaches, teachers, and the entire staff is extraordinary.

FRA has provided numerous opportunities and laid the groundwork for me to achieve my goals, including becoming an entrepreneur. Our family is committed to seizing every opportunity FRA presents, building relationships, embracing new experiences, and facing challenges without fear. My hope for my children, after fully immersing themselves in all that FRA has to offer, is that they will reflect fondly on the profound impact it had on their lives, much like I do today.

As an alumna from the class of 1997, the daughter of former administrator Beth Osteen, married to fellow alumnus Jason Mathias ’97, and parent to Walker ’26 and Ella ’29, the school is intricately woven into my narrative.

Witnessing the remarkable progress at FRA , particularly in the past decade, fills me with pride, and it brings me joy to see my children thrive as current students.

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HALL OF FAME The Franklin Road Academy Athletics Hall of Fame was established in ENTRANCE 2021 to show appreciation to those individuals or teams who have made significant contributions to FRA athletics.

Those chosen for induction into the FRA Athletics Hall of Fame have influenced our community through their ability, dedication, and service to our athletic program while at FRA and following graduation.

This year, we honored a remarkable group of athletes who embody the spirit of FRA. The inductees for 2023 were the 2010 State Champion Girls Golf Team, Kevin Patterson'03, Austin Weaver '02, Keely Weaver Corlew '99, the 1988 State Champion Baseball Team, and Coach Ken McDonald.

Each of these teams and individuals made an indelible impact on our school community by demonstrating the leadership, dedication, and grit required to achieve outstanding success.

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2010 Girls' Golf Team 2010 FRA Girls’ Golf Team: Katie Browning Stewart, Andrea Cropper, Laura Duncan Sanderfer, Mary Landon Funk, Rachel Johnson, Maggie Weeks, and Coach Glenn Tackett.

THE GIRLS' GOLF TEAM won the State

hard work throughout the summer and fall season was

Championship with a spectacular comeback from two

unbelievable. It was the most exciting state tournament

strokes back to overtake region rival USN by a single

that I’ve ever been involved with. It was so close

stroke at Willowbrook Golf Course on September 29,

throughout the tournament and came down to the last

2010. The 21st team state championship for FRA marked

shot. Being reclassified to DII in golf was a step up in

the first state championship as a Division II-A member.

competition for the team, and they rose to the occasion.

Competing at this higher level and getting to the state

The Lady Panther's golfers Mary Landon Funk, Andrea

tournament was an achievement in itself. Winning was a

Cropper, and Rachel Johnson, beat the University School

remarkable accomplishment. The girls stayed focused,

of Nashville 318-317. The title wasn’t decided until

and it was such a joy to see them win. It was a team

Andrea, the last of FRA’s three golfers to finish, dropped

effort. All three girls’ scores were used both days, and

a par putt to avoid a playoff. Johnson’s two-day score

that makes it even more meaningful.”

of 169 (80 – 89) placed her 9th, Cropper’s score of 162 (82 – 80) placed her 6th, and Funk’s score of 157 (79 – 78)

Mary Landon Funk went on to play golf at

placed her 4th in state, earning her All-State honors. “I’m

Princeton University, Andrea Cropper played at

really proud of the team,” said Mary Landon. “We had to

the University of Memphis, and Rachel Johnson

work hard over the summer to get where we are.”

played at Xavier University.

“That’s the way a state championship should be, down to the wire,” FRA Coach Glenn Tackett said after the victory.

“The girls’ goal from last year, after finishing 3rd at state, was to win the state tournament. Their dedication and

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KEVIN PATTERSON is a member of the 12-year club, having attended FRA from PreK 3 to 12th grade.

FRA and coaching kept him involved as the assistant

As an athlete, he set numerous track records while

track coach from 2009-2012, working alongside his

also playing basketball. Highlighted during his junior

long-time head coach and mentor, Coach David

year in 2002, Kevin won the state championship in the

Tucker. Kevin is co-founder of TopCola Cultivators,

decathlon and was a member of the state champion

and is a part-time personal trainer and jiu-jitsu

4x400m relay team. He also was the sectional long

instructor. Kevin lives in Nashville with his wife,

jump champion in 2002 and 2003 and the 2003

Tavianna, and son, Cullen.

sectional triple jump champion. As team captain in 2003, he led his team to the 4x400-meter relay championship. Kevin led FRA’s track and field teams to three consecutive state championships from 2001-2003 and four successive sectional titles from 2000-2003.

He was voted twice to the prestigious Tennessean’s All Mid-State Track and Field Team. Kevin graduated as a member of the National Honor Society and attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

While at UNC-Chapel Hill, he competed as a sprinter and jumper in the heptathlon and decathlon, placing 5th in the decathlon at the 2004 ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. After graduation, his love for

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Austin Weaver '02 AUSTIN WEAVER enrolled at Franklin Road Academy as a Kindergartener. He embodied the characteristics of an ideal student-athlete. Austin held numerous school records in cross country and track and field. He won four District Championships and three Metro, Region, and State Championships in cross country. In 2000, 2001, and 2002, Austin won the State Championship in the 3200 meters in track and field, and he is tied for the record for the most state titles in this event. Austin also won the State Championships twice in the 1600 meters in 2001 and 2002. He inspired his teammates by winning All-District, All-Region, and All-State honors from freshman to senior year. He led his team to win the 1998, 2001, and 2002 State Championships. FRA remains tied for the most State Championships in track and field. Austin once said, “After thousands of miles of fun, we accomplished things that rarely happen outside of dreams, and everyone had a great time doing so.”

Off the field, Austin earned many academic awards, including the Founder’s Award, the highest honor given to a student at Awards Day, and graduated as the salutatorian of his class.

After graduation, he followed his dream to run cross country and track for the University of Notre Dame. He was a three-time Monogram winner and All-Big East selection for the crosscountry and track teams. His team won seven Big East team titles in cross country and track and finished 3rd at the NCAA cross country championships in 2005. Austin graduated cum laude from Notre Dame and earned his MBA from Vanderbilt University. He and his wife Lauren, another native Nashvillian, met while running at FRA, and they have been married for 16 years. They have two children, Cullen and Liam.

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Keely Weaver Corlew '99 KEELY WEAVER enrolled at Franklin Road Academy as a 4th grader and fell in love with running during the mile run in PE class. As an athlete, Keely participated in cross country, track, and basketball at FRA and lettered in all three sports. She trained under Coach David Muckle and Coach David Tucker, who said, “Keely was an outstanding athlete beloved by her teammates and even her fiercest competitors.

She always remained humble and had a work ethic second to none.” Keely was a three-time individual cross-country State Champion in 1996, 1997, and 1998 and she won individual track state titles in both the 1600-meter run and 3200-meter run in 1998 and 1999. She holds seven State Championships,

Upon graduating, she returned to FRA as a

the most in FRA girls’ athletic history for any sport.

kindergarten teacher, a PreK aid, and a cross

She was known for her kind, friendly nature and

country and track coach with Coach Tucker. After

was friends with most runners in Tennessee. Before

two years, Keely and her husband Kevin moved

a race, Keely was known to give her competitors a

across the country due to Kevin’s job with the FBI.

flower. She was loved by her teammates at FRA and

She is a mother of two, Grace and Graham, and

had the best running partner, her younger brother,

her family currently lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Austin. When she wasn’t running, she served as

She is a teacher at Vandergriff Elementary, coaches

secretary of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was

her daughter’s cross-country and track teams, and

a member of the Honor Council and the National

enjoys helping at her church.

Honor Society, and was salutatorian of her class.

After graduation, she continued her cross country and track career through a scholarship to Belmont University, where she became the first NCAA AllAmerican for any male or female athlete across any sport at Belmont University.

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THE 1988 BASEBALL TEAM had a remarkable season with 27 wins against only 2 losses, culminating with the Class A State Championship. The team batted over .400 for the season, winning the District and Regional Championships en route to their historic season. While benefitting from the tremendous leadership of its seniors Jay Dalton, Todd Glisson, Danny North, Kyle Rigsby, Charley Williamson, Matt Woodard, David Harr, Todd Dragon, and Paul Nelson.

Coach George Weicker cultivated the players’ talents and love for each other into a team that would not settle for anything less than a State Championship. Under the leadership of pitching coach Jerry Williams, FRA had one of the best starting rotations in the state, which included Danny North, Matt Woodard, Paul Nelson, Todd Dragon, Jeremy Ogborn, Jon Ognibene, Grady Cannon, and Matthew Gaunt. All these factors combined to make FRA one of the best baseball teams in the state of Tennessee.

The entire community rallied behind the team all the way to the Championship. One fan remarked, “I’ve never seen a high school team play with such skill, compatibility, and dedication.”

1988 Baseball Team The 1988 Baseball Team members were Dane Carder, Todd Messick, Todd Glisson, Chad Pieratt, Paulie Allen, Kyle Rigsby, Shelly Carder, David Harr, Paul Nelson, Todd Dragon, Grady Cannon, Jay Dalton, Jon Ognibene, Danny North, Jeremy Ogborn, Robert Butler, Matthew Gaunt, Charley Williamson, Matt Woodard, statistician David Beckham, and Managers Scott Edwards, Cathie Cato, Julie McGuigan, Coach George Weicker, and Coach Jerry Williams.

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COACH KEN MCDONALD started as the head

Coach Mac played college soccer at Penn State

varsity soccer coach for both the boys’ and girls’ soccer

University, eventually leading him to play professionally

teams in 2000. Under his leadership, the boys’ team

for the San Jose Earthquakes. He played professional

won the regional championship in 2000, 2002, 2003,

soccer for seven seasons before ending his career with

and 2004 and reached the state semi-finals in 2000,

the St. Louis Steamers in 1985. He moved to Nashville

2002, and 2004. Coach Mac’s overall FRA boys' soccer

in 1989 to become the Vanderbilt University Women’s

record was 161 wins, 93 losses, and 30 draws. Coach

Head Soccer Coach. While at Vanderbilt, Coach Mac’s

Mac found even greater success coaching the girls’

team won the SEC championship in 1993 and 1994 and

soccer program from 2000 – 2018. In that span, the girls’

went to the NCAA tournament each year from 1994 –

team won the region championship 11 times, reached

1998. He was named SEC Coach of the Year in 1993 and

the state quarterfinals seven times, and played in the

1997. After an overall coaching record at Vanderbilt of

state semi-finals for the first time in 2001. His program

126 wins, 67 losses, and 2 draws, Coach Mac left college

won four state championships in 2002, 2004, 2005, and

coaching in 1998. He and his wife, Anne Louise, have

2007, making Coach Mac one of the most decorated

three children who attended FRA. His soccer legacy at

head coaches in FRA history. Coach Mac’s overall FRA

FRA continues with his son Ryan, now serving as the

Girls' Soccer record is 287 wins, 92 losses, and 30 draws.

FRA head boys’ soccer coach and assistant coach for the

“No coach ever developed me as a soccer player and

girls’ program.

as a person like Coach McDonald,” said Kristin Garman Salato, player and 2022 Hall of Fame inductee. “I will be forever grateful for his impact on me and my teammates.

I was always impressed with how he could take all levels of talent and personalities and make a cohesive unit. He could get my best and everyone’s best without raising his voice; instead, he raised his expectations. We all wanted to meet and exceed them because of our respect for him as a coach and mentor.”

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Distinguished Alumni Award

Martha Johnson Heston '87 The Distinguished Alumni Award was established in 2005 to show appreciation to those individuals who have made significant contributions to FRA. Those chosen to receive this award have influenced our community through their accomplishments, dedication, and service while at FRA and following graduation.

MARTHA JOHNSON HESTON '87 started at FRA in

In 2012, Martha was promoted again to run the Joint

softball, track, and tennis. She was a member of FCA

where she supervised the entire Chicago JTTF, FBI

kindergarten, and while at FRA, she played basketball,

and received senior superlative of most school spirit for

Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) in the FBI Chicago Division, Bomb Technician Program, Special Events Program,

attending all sporting events.

WMD Program, and HAZMAT Program.

Martha attended Belmont University and earned a

Martha also served on the FBI’s Evidence Response

degree in criminal justice and sociology. After college, she joined the Brentwood Police Department. From there, she joined the Tennessee Bureau of Fingerprints, however her lifelong dream was to be an FBI Agent.

Martha J. Heston became an FBI Special Agent in the Chicago Division in 1998. She had a whole career with the FBI and was recognized by the FBI Director as one of

Team (ERT) during her career. Weeks after 9/11, she volunteered as a member of ERT for two three-week tours to sift through millions of tons of debris from Ground Zero on Staten Island. Because of her selfless act, Martha developed numerous medical conditions due to being at the toxic debris site for six weeks. She retired after 20 years of FBI service in 2018 because

the top 1% of supervisors in the entire FBI.

of the medical conditions. She is a Retired Supervisory

At the beginning of her career, Martha worked on violent

first responders.

Special Agent. She currently works to help advocate for

crimes, gangs, and counterterrorism matters. She was promoted in 2006 to Supervisory Special Agent and transferred to the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

Despite her medical hardship, Martha still says she'd volunteer again to serve her country.

unit at FBI Headquarters, where she later was deployed to Afghanistan for a short period.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

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DNA LAB

THE DNA LAB ALLOWS OUR STUDENTS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE FIELD OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, WHICH IS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING DIVISIONS OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY.

BY STEPHANIE FEYES, upper school biology teacher

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Have you ever thought about the science behind the idea of designer babies? What about genetically modified foods? Have you ever wondered how insulin is generated for diabetics?

Our students are investigating these questions and more in our DNA laboratory space.

Biotechnology, in its simplest form, is the manipulation of living things to create a product that is beneficial for humans.

Designer babies, genetically modified foods (GMOs), and recombinant DNA are just a few of the biotechnology topics FRA students have the opportunity to engage with on a regular basis. Gone are the days of middle and high school biology programs focusing on fact-learning and repetition. Students need to be scientists. They need to engage with the content and be placed in scenarios where they are the researchers investigating their own questions, not bystanders just hearing about a topic.

The DNA Lab, located in our Math and Science Hall, opens the door for our students to actively participate in the field of biotechnology, which is one of the fastest growing divisions of the science and technology industry. The knowledge and skills gained by the students who access our DNA Lab will help them develop a strong understanding of biotechnology and the impact it has on society. A significant portion of the time spent in the DNA Lab will involve actual and simulated research that is being done in laboratories world-wide. These inquiry opportunities will provide our students with the unique experience of carrying out life changing experiments in our very own school. Ultimately, it is our hope the content learned and skills developed in this space will offer students the chance to develop a signature science experience during their time at FRA .

The next time your mind begins to wonder and you want to know how crime scene investigators find genetic matches to evidence collected at a crime scene, just ask one of our DNA Lab scientists. They can show you how it is done.

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YOUNG ALUMNI IN ACTION

BY SABRINA LAFAYE, Class of 2019

FRA blessed me with guardian angels who planted seeds of confidence and nurtured my potential as a young person. Among these, Ms. Feyes, my former AP biology teacher, honored me with a commission to commemorate the grand opening of the DNA Lab. I recently had graduated, and this project allowed me to reflect on and show my gratitude for FRA’s influence on my personal and artistic development.

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I joined FRA mainly due to the support and

of baking raw ingredients into tasty sculptures. I

attentiveness Dr. Fred Frawley showed my family

met a medical illustrator in eighth grade and was

during our pivotal decision to repeat third grade.

thrilled that a profession that visually represents

This offered me a fresh start to build my reading

innovative knowledge existed. My creative

skills as a newly diagnosed dyslexic. Dr. Frawley

compass, still magnetized to the challenge and

was my first “guardian angel” and embodied the

process of building active art, led me to pursue

warm essence I felt throughout my FRA career,

Architecture at Tulane University. Architecture

meeting teachers, deans, and coaches who

education helped articulate my observation of

expanded my perception of personal potential.

the relationship between art, science, math, and

From third to eighth grade, my school experience

other subjects through design. In lower school,

went from a battle of intellectual insecurities

drawing diagrams and graphs strengthened

to flourishing academics and community

my understanding of math and science, and

involvement. Finding a passion for school

inversely, math and science resolved my 2D and

changed my life.

3D fabrication. I find literature extraordinarily inspiring; it is still challenging to recognize

Faculty and staff acknowledged my unique

phonics and decipher semiotics.

challenges and validated my hard work by investing extra energy to foster my growth.

Alternatively, art allows for floating concepts

They inventively re-explained concepts and

in my and other’s minds to find non-verbal

encouraged me to try hard at things I am good

meaning through the evolution of making. This

at. My sixth-grade literature teacher, Mr. Brasel,

can be for personal use or communication with

opened my eyes to storytelling's beauty and

audiences. Art as a form of note-taking can result

affirmed my appreciation for reading and writing

in personalized imagery helpful for immediate

with an award at the end of the year. Mrs. Blevins

recall of concepts, like seeing a photo that

helped explain my disposition to other teachers

transports you into the memory. Ms. Feyes’

and gave me a voice to ask for help without

class incorporated drawing, implementing the

embarrassment. Ms. Feyes integrated illustration

scientist's skill of hand-eye mind connection

into class note-taking, nourishing my mode of

known to Leonardo Da Vinci. At the end of her

comprehension and furthering my interest in

biology and AP biology courses, I accumulated

medical illustration.

two journals of reference material ideally prompted for the DNA Lab mural. The illustrative

All my life, I observed nature, cultivated

notes I took during class served as a style guide

proprioception in gymnastics and dance, and

intended to feel familiar to students. I hope they

processed the world around me and its effect on

relate to its playfulness, noticing similarities and

my internal state through drawing. The sensation

differences in their notes. Because sketching

of making things as a child satisfied my mind’s

expresses personal understanding, illustrative

need to manifest my thoughts physically. I have

notes can look different. It's encouraging to see

maintained this intuitive practice throughout my

how exploring perspectives beyond our own can

life and continue to learn through my hands.

lead to the same insights. Imagination has the power to challenge the rules of reality, sparking

My dream profession as a child was to be a pastry

fresh investigations.

chef because I enjoyed the transformative process

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I was thrilled by the grandeur of this 14’x17’

with mutations to catch. The mural is not a manual

concrete canvas and the ability to think big.

but an imagined interaction of previously learned

Considering the A/C tube and whiteboard

DNA replication knowledge and newly introduced

obstructing the rectangle, I used gridded paper

DNA identification technology. At the top, the

to understand the proportions of my working

pipette initiates the charged waterfall carrying DNA

space. Inspired by the movement and tools

from wells to bars, resulting in a DNA fingerprint.

involved in gel electrophoresis, I envisioned

The liquid responds to its container, “falling” off

this 2-dimensional canvas as a live fish tank.

the edge of the whiteboard and onto the ground,

Your eyes jump from ions floating down the gel

where the composition transitions to a deeper

electrophoresis to chromosomes lining up to spin

dive into genetics. The wheel of fortune, with pie

the genetic wheel of fortune and DNA replicating

slices proportioned to their inherited dominant or

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One of my favorite memories of making the mural remains unseen. Beneath the whiteboard are handprints in the college colors of my good friends and co-art-enthusiasts Jake Slipkovich and Sherwin Nazemi, who helped fill in my penciled design. I was thankful to celebrate years of friendship and memories making dance decorations together with this final project. We sealed our work with the kiss of our palms and began our college adventures.

Observing how my imagination and interpretation of the world can elicit a response from another individual is magical. In upper school, I was recognized with multiple regional art awards, and in 2019, I received national recognition with a gold and silver medal awarded at Carnegie Hall by the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. My first gallery display was in August 2022 at Chauvet Art Gallery in Nashville, TN. Since then, my art career has been blessed with a few personal commissions.

This DNA lab mural project was one of the greatest honors bestowed on me. I was entrusted with a commission of a grand scale at a young age, opening my eyes to how others value my work and work ethic. No matter the longevity of its surface, the experience is an recessive tendency, is spun by a chromosome character.

Each chromosome awaits its turn on the zoomedin DNA “ladder,” weaving through doorways in the deoxyribose, house-like silhouettes. Their genetic variation represents the unique identity of every person’s DNA fingerprint. Yellow Erlenmeyer flasks appear translucent, changing color where they overlap

important feeling I carry with me always. It will inspire other students and give recognition to those who inspired me on my journey. This spring, I graduate from Tulane University with an Architecture and Art degree and look forward to pursuing a master's in industrial design and working in the design fabrication field.

to appear interactive rather than wallpaper-like. The mural incorporates standard DNA symbols and specific topics and technologies studied in class, providing accessible insight and curiosity to understand more.

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BOUND BY EXCELLENCE

driven by faith

BY MEAGHAN WILLIAMS, Director of Studies

Five years ago, I nervously drove onto the FRA campus for an interview for an opening in the science department. Even before setting foot on campus, I had a feeling this was going to be a community of which I would desire to be a part. While I knew that I would be able to speak with ease about my teaching abilities, I was unsure how a conversation around my faith would unfold. Faith is so deeply personal. Yet, the people I spoke with that day engaged me in a way that I hadn’t been previously. It was the difference between being interviewed as a potential employee and being interviewed as a prospective member of the family. We talked about every facet of my life, and I walked away feeling valued as a whole person. I knew that in this community, I would be able to both share my expertise and walk alongside students as we explored our faith together.

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FRA’s approach to faith is unlike other faith-based

It should come as no surprise that FRA was

schools. Here, faith isn’t imposed on our students but

recognized as a Top Workplace in Tennessee; an

rather lived out daily through our diverse faculty as

effort led by our own Bob Chandler. This isn’t merely

reflections of our Christian mission. These educators

a title; it is a reflection of the voices of our educators

offer their faith as an invitation, not an expectation,

who love this community deeply. This recognition

allowing students to participate in their own time

demonstrates that the feelings I experienced on my

and on their own terms. From conversations in class

first day on campus, the feelings of being valued as

to Spiritual Emphasis Week, students are allowed to

a whole person, are not unique to me but rather felt

explore their own beliefs at their own pace. Every

by so many members of our community.

question and doubt are met with the same grace that is shown to us by God.

FRA has grown and evolved over the years as we have increased the size of our student body,

At the core of FRA’s community are the exceptional

brought forth new and innovative programs, and

educators who interact with our students every

expanded and improved our facilities. However,

day. They embody a unique blend of academic

these things remain constant: our unwavering

excellence and boundless love and compassion.

commitment to faith and our deep desire to create

They demand excellence from their students and

an outstanding learning environment. FRA isn’t

also from themselves and their colleagues. Their

just a workplace; it is a testament to the beauty of

classrooms aren’t just places of learning, they

a community bound together by faith, grace, and

are spaces filled with joy and engagement. Our

shared pursuit of excellence.

educators are incredible because they understand the importance of continual improvement and can relay that idea to students because they themselves are participating in it.

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Senior Spotlights SOFIA DARSINOS ’24 Sofia Darsinos, an FRA student since eighth grade, not only contributed as varsity cheer team co-captain but also served as a lead student ambassador and senior class president. While her fall school decision is pending, she intends to pursue studies in international business and Spanish.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU ATTENDED FRA, AND WHAT WILL YOU TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR TIME HERE? I began at FRA in eighth grade and have seen this place impact every part of who I am. Seeing my relationships grow with both teachers and my peers is something I will always treasure. I’ve had many exciting experiences at FRA during my last few months that have made me so grateful to call this place home. I see how I am being invested in and can’t wait to practice what I’ve learned on a college campus.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED AT FRA? I have learned how to be a servant leader. I am so confident in myself, in who FRA has made me to be, and who I will continue to be. When I first arrived at FRA, I hesitated to be involved in anything and found myself being shy.

Today, I want to be involved in all that is offered to me. I get so excited talking about FRA and have learned it is such an honor to represent this place in little and big ways.

HOW HAS YOUR SENIOR YEAR IMPACTED YOUR FRA EXPERIENCE? Since becoming a senior, I’ve seen a new side of the student experience. You begin to take such pride in the most minor things. Pulling onto campus every morning, I am reminded of who I am because of my experience here, and senior year has only amplified that. From senior greeting to decorating the Hill and being a leader in different areas on campus, I see not only how my senior year is impacting me but how I can use it to impact other students.

WHO ON CAMPUS HAS HELPED YOU EXCEL? So many people on FRA's campus have impacted my life spiritually and academically. For academics, Mr. Sanford’s AP World History class has prepared me for college. His passion for the subject made me passionate, and I want to make him proud. He encouraged me to try my hardest, push through when topics were challenging, and dive

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deeper into the subject. Spiritually, I’ve had incredible

talk to the upperclassmen. Each upperclass student hopes

women like Ms. Koogler, Ms. Devey, and Ms. Bachert,

to make your time on campus the best of your life. When I

who each encouraged me to become the best I could

think of myself, I hope to invest in each incoming freshman

be while being a friend to everyone.

student and make them feel welcome and supported.

Upperclassmen want to be there for you however they can!

HOW HAVE YOU GROWN ACADEMICALLY? I have been improving year by year, trying more

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR FRA EXPERIENCE

challenging classes and being excited to try them. The

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thought of AP courses and honors courses, used to

Every person in my grade I consider a sibling. My teachers

scare me. I’ve been challenged to think differently. Our

are another set of parents, and everyone on this campus

teachers care deeply, and I realize daily how blessed I am

pushes me to improve daily. This place has given me

to have teachers who challenge me out of love. I know I

another family to grow with, laugh with, and have the best

can do most things; I’ve seen this pay off in big ways.

years of my life.

WHAT AREAS OF CAMPUS LIFE HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN? I’ve had the chance to participate in so many incredible clubs, teams, and groups on campus. Currently, I am senior class president and love the opportunity to lead my peers, especially through this last year. Beyond student government, I am captain of the cheer and dance teams, work with Best Buddies, attend YoungLife, work with lower school cheer, and am a lead student ambassador. I feel so grateful to have these moments shaping my FRA experience.

WHAT DO YOU CHERISH MOST ABOUT FRA? Our community is something I will always cherish and carry with me. After COVID, our community grew stronger than I have ever seen it. Amid something so hard, our faculty helped us grow and made this the most excellent place to go to school, and I imagine a fantastic place to work. We have a place that is resilient through hard times, and because of this incredible and unique community, I know what it looks like to stay joyful during hard things.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO AN INCOMING STUDENT? My advice might sound scary, but it shouldn’t be. I encourage each underclassman to make friendships and

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Q A

HOW LONG HAVE YOU ATTENDED FRA, AND WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY? Since Kindergarten, I have been an FRA Panther and have had 13 years of incredible memories. One of my favorites was Mr. Javier, who worked on the cleaning staff while I was in lower school. Each year, he would lead the whole school in ‘Feliz Navidad.’ In the hallway, he was always so joyful and knew every kid. To this day, he still wishes me a happy birthday.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED AT FRA? I have learned patience and humility. I will walk away from FRA being changed by teachers such as Mr. Chandler, who never gets angry, practices the love of God, and teaches me to do the same. I will walk away feeling confident because men like Mr. Harris and Coach Hart have also provided this example.

JACK SPICER '24 Jack Spicer, an FRA member since kindergarten, exemplifies dedication through diverse involvement. An eight-year band member, showcasing trumpet talent, he's been a key player on the varsity golf team, reaching the state championship in his senior year. Jack contributes to spiritual life, leading worship and serving on the worship team. As an FRA ambassador, he showcases pride and dedication, touring prospective families. Jack, heading to Lipscomb University for Business Management, continues his personal and professional growth journey.

HOW HAS YOUR SENIOR YEAR IMPACTED YOUR FRA JOURNEY? Growing up on this campus, I have seen 12 senior classes go before me and do many fun things. The students grow close and gather around FRA with such school spirit. Homecoming, for example, was such a special day because I walked into the pep rally with my little brother. Sharing my love for FRA with other students gave me a new and exciting perspective.

HOW HAS THE SENIOR CLASS ELEVATED YOUR LOVE FOR FRA? I’ve grown up with some of my friends since childhood. I know this is unique and special, and I don’t take it for granted. As a senior, I see a new enthusiasm for the place I was raised in. My peers and I have a new energy, even for those who have been here a long time. We’ve become more close-knit, and I know that will continue when we graduate. It is fun to grow closer with people and support them in our last months together.

WHO ON CAMPUS HAS HELPED YOU EXCEL? Mr. Chandler has been by my side, encouraging and challenging me since I was in fifth grade. For the last seven years, he has watched and helped me grow. For those same seven years, he’s been my favorite teacher and makes each day of learning fun. Ms. Dunn has also made learning Spanish such a memorable and fun experience through music and song, but most importantly, through something I’m passionate about.

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HOW HAVE YOU GROWN ACADEMICALLY?

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR FRA

Since middle school, I have felt challenged and

EXPERIENCE INTO A FEW WORDS?

supported. Teachers have always pushed me to grow

FRA is home. It is where I have watched myself grow and

and dive deeper into specific subjects and courses.

become the person I hoped to be. Every monumental

Mr. Allen’s writing class stands out because I know

memory here is one that I will cherish and always take

I am ready for college. With his class, I am always

with me. Not everyone gets to see their school as a

encouraged to think critically and write precisely. FRA

home, and that is what this place will always be for me.

has prepared me for whatever academic endeavors I

I am eternally grateful for all the people, programs, and

choose to pursue next.

memories that have made me an FRA man.

WHAT AREAS OF CAMPUS LIFE HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN? I’ve been so grateful to be involved in many different areas on campus, but the ones that have impacted my FRA experience most have been the worship team, student ambassadors, golf, and band. Each of these has helped me become a leader in different areas and see new perspectives of FRA. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF MEMORY? This 2023 season has been my favorite memory, without a doubt. Becoming state runner-ups and having the chance to experience that pride in my sport was unmatched. This year, we worked well together, pushed each other to improve, and remained brothers on and off the golf course.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO AN INCOMING FRESHMAN? If I had one piece of advice, it would be to get involved and not be scared to do something. The more you do, the more people you meet, the more this place will become your home. It is as unique as you let it be.

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building the

FRAmily

WHERE BONDS STRENGTHEN, LEADERS EMERGE, AND MEMORIES LAST A LIFETIME.

BY DAVID DAWSON, Director of Student Life,

AND BRANDON ALBRIGHT, Director of Spiritual Life The FRA student life experience has evolved with meaningful out-of-class experiences, including retreats fostering relationships with peers and faculty, and promoting spiritual growth early in the school year.

In the lower school, our 4th-grade retreat focuses on leadership through team-building games and programming.. Students learn valuable skills that focus on listening, problem solving, and positive encouragement, guided by insights from proven upper school student leaders and faculty on the importance of leveraging individual strengths for strong leadership.

Our middle school students experience grade-level retreats at off-campus locations, emphasizing diverse aspects of relationship building. The journey concludes with the 8th-grade theme verse retreat at Barefoot Republic in southern Kentucky, focusing on leadership development and strengthening early-year connections.

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Upper school students kick off the year with a unique, all-school retreat a week before school starts in August. The retreat, filled with energy, allows students to strengthen existing relationships and forge new bonds with peers and faculty through activities like lip sync routines, zip-lining, water slides, and Alpha/ Omega events. The evening session, led by Director of Spiritual Life Brandon Albright, sets the tone for the year, focusing on the theme verse chosen by the senior class and challenging students to live it out in the new school year.

At the end of each school year, our rising senior class comes together for the

"As the Director of Student Activities,

Junior Theme Verse Retreat. This is their

it is my objective to provide our

desire to lead our school community as

students will opportunities to grow

them through the process of thoughtfully

first official opportunity to explore their the eldest students. Mr. Albright walks

in their faith, their relationships,

selecting a theme verse for their senior

and in community within FRA's

rudder for the school year spiritually and

unique culture. We are committed

year. This verse will become the guiding provide guidance for our students daily.

to fostering leadership, instilling kindness, empathy, compassion, and resilience, enhancing students' academic and co-curricular experiences, and fostering lasting relationships beyond graduation."

DAVID DAWSON,

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE

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with David Thomas

DAVID THOMAS, LMSW, serves as Executive Director and Summer Director at Daystar Counseling Ministries. He guides Daystar as co-executive director, meets with clients for parent consults, provides assessments with new families, and supervises the guys’ staff. He is the author of ten books, including the best-selling “Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on for Life.” He co-hosts the “Raising Boys & Girls” podcast and has become a sought-after speaker nationwide. David joined us on campus in October as one of our Counseling Coffee speakers, where he spoke on helping kids build vital emotional health.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST NEED IN OUR YOUTH RIGHT NOW? I don’t think anyone was terribly surprised to learn the U.S. Surgeon General declared youth mental health a “state of emergency” at the end of 2021. We had been seeing growing rates of anxiety and depression with kids and adolescents for some time pre-pandemic. Those numbers became significantly worse during the pandemic.

For example, in the U.S., emergency room visits for suicide rose 51 percent for adolescent girls in

early 2021 as compared to the same period in 2019. The figure rose 4 percent for boys. This crisis put a spotlight on the need for helping youth develop resilience and emotional strength as they encounter all the difficult moments of growing up.

HOW HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SHIFT IN TODAY'S YOUTH? There have been a number of shifts in my 30+ years of counseling families and children. We’ve certainly never seen as many kids and adolescents struggling at any

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point in my decades of doing this work. On the one hand, youth in this day and time are more skilled in naming their feelings. Sadly, they seem less skilled in navigating those feelings. I talk widely about emotional strength, including both - naming and navigating. It’s certainly helpful, and necessary, to build awareness in noticing and naming the feelings, but it can’t stop there. It’s equally important to have healthy coping skills on board to navigate those different emotions. Another shift I have seen is the pressure youth are experiencing - academically, athletically and relationally. Those pressures seem at an all time high, making the building of these emotional skills more important than ever.

WHAT ARE THE GREATEST STRESSORS FOR YOUTH? Kids and parents report being overwhelmed by the current pace of life - academically, athletically and within so many other extra-curricular experiences. There is an unfortunate pressure on parents to enroll kids in youth sports at an earlier and earlier age, accompanied by the fear that they won’t be able to play at a competitive level down the road if they don’t develop enough mastery early on. Similarly, we see high school kids overwhelmed by the urgency to build a resume that will earn them a space in college, as well as scholarship money. Kids and families are often over-scheduled, which can set the stage for a number of emotional and relational concerns.

WHAT ARE THE KEY THINGS KIDS NEED FROM THEIR PARENTS? Understanding and empathy. The knowledge and the acknowledgment that it’s a hard time in history to be a kid and an adolescent. Our kids have so much coming at them. Equally so, kids need support and boundaries.

Support that allows them to try new things and do hard things, rather than intervening and rescuing, which is tempting to do. We talk so often about how boundaries create security for kids. When we offer boundaries, whether that’s healthy limits on screen time or not allowing teens to use and abuse substances, we are prioritizing health over happiness.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU TELL PARENTS? Don’t forget the importance of enjoyment. Pressure and anxiety cause us to lose our warmth and joy. We can become so weighed down by the pressures of today, that our kids don’t experience the foundational ingredients of time together, laughter and play, enjoyment and relationship.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MISCOMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN? I believe it is likely technology. We are bridging space between digital natives and those who had limited experience with technology. There’s much to learn for all parties involved.

IN WHAT WAYS ARE PARENTS INADVERTENTLY CAUSING MORE ANXIETY IN THEIR CHILDREN? We talk often about how anxiety is contagious.

Unfortunately, our anxiety as parents easily spills over on to the kids we love. The good news is that calm is equally contagious. If we learn to name and navigate our own anxiety, we can become the greatest agent for support and change on behalf of the kids we love.

WHAT ARE THINGS PARENTS CAN DO TO RAISE EMOTIONALLY-STRONG CHILDREN? Practicing the 3 R’s (recognize, regulate, and repair) is a skill we will talk about in our classes over and over.

We must allow the kids we love to sit in the front row throughout their development and watch these skills occur through the grown-ups they trust the most. It is one of the greatest gifts we could offer to their emotional development. Kids learn more from observation than information.

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE BIGGEST STRENGTH IN TODAY ’S YOUTH? For all of the horrible things that emerged from this pandemic, there were a few good things. One of those being, in my opinion, the emphasis on youth mental health. I hate it took a global pandemic for us to turn our attention in this direction, but I’m thankful we are talking about and thinking about mental health and well-being in a brand new way. As I mentioned earlier, more youth than ever can name their feelings. We still have work to do, but that’s an important starting point.

ANY WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR PARENTS? Thanks to all the latest research, we now understand it’s possible for the structure of the brain to change over time. Neuroplasticity is one of the greatest discoveries of the last decades. That simply means you can teach an old dog new tricks (not that I’m calling any parents old).

I’m simply saying we can all learn new (and healthier) ways of being in the world - emotionally, relationally and spiritually. This not only impacts our children now, but their children, someday, as well.

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BY SUSANNAH MILLAR, 4th Grade Teacher

Over the course of the past two years, it has been my privilege to serve as Caroline's teacher.

Caroline is an exceptional student, embodying a unique blend of kindness, resilience, and a genuine servant's heart. Her commitment to making a positive impact on the community was evident when she took the lead in organizing a bake sale to raise funds for the victims of the Maui fires. This initiative not only showcased her organizational skills but also highlighted her compassionate nature.

Caroline is a strong and empathic leader, always

IGNITING HOPE

ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.

When she observes a friend facing challenges, she is the first to offer comforting words of encouragement, coupled with a warm and

for Hawaii wildfire relief

reassuring hug. Her daily efforts to bring smiles to the faces of those around her contribute significantly to the positive and inclusive atmosphere in class.

At FRA, we believe service has an incredible power to transform lives - both those whom we serve and

Beyond her remarkable leadership and kindness,

our own - and service life is woven into all parts of

Caroline's enduring love for Jesus is a central aspect

our school. Students have the opportunity to serve

of her character. She consistently volunteers to

others locally within our community and the greater

lead devotions, bringing the love of Jesus into our

Nashville area and globally through mission trips

classroom and touching the hearts of her peers. This

and other experiences that develop skills, leadership

spiritual dedication not only reflects her personal

qualities, and passion for others.

values but also enhances the overall sense of unity and compassion in our learning environment.

In August 2023, wildfires ravaged Maui, Hawaii, causing widespread destruction, power outages,

Caroline's multifaceted contributions extend far

blocked roads, and a record number of fatalities,

beyond academic pursuits, enriching the lives of her

surpassing any U.S. wildfire in the past century. In

classmates and creating a community that values

response to the devastation that swept Hawaii,

empathy, compassion, and faith. It has been truly

current fourth-grade student, Caroline Kuck, stepped

inspiring to witness her growth and unwavering

up to lead a bake sale to raise awareness and

commitment to serving others over the past two

donations to fire victims. Caroline has a heart of

years. I am confident that Caroline's compassionate

service in and out of the classroom, as she always

and dedicated nature, coupled with her enduring

shows love to others, shows compassion, and does

faith, will continue to shine brightly as she continues

whatever she can to help.

through her years at FRA.

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Q&A with Brodrick Thomas

DIVERSITY, COMMUNITY, AND INCLUSION WHAT DRIVES DIVERSITY SUCCESS AT FRA? FRA's diversity success is a result of past collective efforts by faculty, board members, leadership, students, and parents who recognized the importance of fostering community. As a steward, I aim to continue this legacy, making a meaningful impact before passing the baton.

HOW HAS FRA'S MISSION OF DIVERSITY EVOLVED? We intentionally build and nurture a diverse educational community whose members learn and live alongside one another with mutual respect, displaying intellectual curiosity about differences, and demonstrating Christ’s message of love and inclusion.

HOW DOES FRA APPROACH DIVERSITY?

HOW DOES FRA ENHANCE DIVERSITY THROUGH GROWTH?

We approach diversity through three dimensions: providing"The

We've established connections with diverse feeder schools,

Culture" for inclusive student environments, "The Experience"of

facilitating growth in our community's diversity. Additionally,

involving faculty and parents to show our students, and "The

partnerships with educational institutions and participation in

Growth" to attract diverse families /candidates aligned with our

diversity conferences nationwide help us attract candidates and

inclusive mission.

build pipelines for teachers of color.

HOW DOES FRA ENGAGE STUDENTS IN DIVERSITY?

WHAT ARE FRA'S ACHIEVEMENTS IN DIVERSITY INITIATIVES?

We've initiated programs like the Culture Council, where students

Last year, our community donated 33,000 diapers on Martin

collaborate with administrators to shape our cultural environment.

Luther King Day, benefiting 660 children in Tennessee.

Additionally, initiatives such as FRAmily Matters foster mentorship

Collaborative efforts with organizations and feeder schools have

between older and younger students, and specialized meetings

enriched our community, and ongoing programming impacts

promote inclusion and belonging.

both our students and the Greater Nashville Community.

HOW DO PARENTS AND FACULTY HELP SHAPE DIVERSITY?

WHAT ARE SOME FUTURE FRA DIVERSITY MILESTONES?

A group called Diversity Parent Representatives collaborates

Continuous growth is a priority as we aim to expand our reach,

with us to ensure our programs cater to parental needs and

engage more families and candidates. Our goal is for our

participation. We also conduct faculty sessions focusing on

community to reflect the love of Christ on our campus.

inclusion methodologies, following themes like GRACE—Gender, Race, Age/Ability, Culture, and Economic status—to integrate diversity into curriculum.

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arts

ABBY DITTO | AP Art Reflection “This year, I chose water for my AP concentration. I wanted to explore water’s importance in life through my paintings and drawings. I have especially enjoyed painting water reflections because I think they are beautiful. Dr. Thornton has helped me a lot throughout this process, and I appreciate her guidance in brainstorming ideas and creating new pieces.”

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INTO THE WOODS

BY ROSS BOLEN, Theater Director

As a theater director, my fascination with the world beyond the final curtain has been a lifelong inquiry, echoing back to the days when I pondered the fate of my beloved characters. What transpires in the lives of these characters after we bid them farewell and the curtain closes? Are they content with the resolutions we witnessed, or does life propel them into an unending quest for something new?

This fall, our upper school students entered "Into the Woods," a production that has captured my heart for its profound exploration of what happens after the traditional "happily ever after." This musical delves into the complexities of maintaining happiness once dreams are realized, questioning the very essence of this elusive emotion. Can we truly grasp and retain joy, or is it a transient state, forever slipping through our fingers?

The woods in this production serve as both a metaphor for life's journey and a literal manifestation of the age-old idiom "in the woods," symbolizing a sense of being lost or facing ambiguity. The narrative unfolds as characters navigate their personal woods, confronting trials, adversity, and successes to discover their true selves. Often, this transformative journey requires stepping beyond familiar boundaries, embracing risks, and venturing into the unknown —a journey into the woods.

In the exploration of happiness, the production poses fundamental questions.

How do we evaluate happiness? What do we truly want? Through the tapestry of trial and error, success and failure, the characters encounter happiness as a nuanced and ever-changing entity. It becomes evident that happiness is not something to be possessed but rather a welcomed guest at life's party. The duration of its stay depends on our ability to be hospitable and openhearted.

The thematic arc of "Into the Woods" underscores the cyclical nature of human desires and aspirations. The production begins and concludes with a "wish," emphasizing the perpetual nature of the human journey. Once one wish is fulfilled, a new adventure beckons, compelling the characters and, by extension, the audience to embark on another transformative adventure.

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As our upper school theater director, I find

uncertainties, risks, and joys accompanying the

immense joy in bringing this intricate exploration

journey, urging us to extend a warm welcome to

to the stage and to our students. It is an

happiness as it graces our lives.

honor to see our students resonate with these characters, their struggles, and their journey for

For our upper school students, I have seen them

happiness, prompting reflection on each of their

grow in artistry, friendship, and charisma over

adventures and what they are chasing through

our months of rehearsals and performances. I

the metaphorical woods of life.

could not be more proud of how each student has blossomed and found the happiness they will carry

"Into the Woods" serves as a poignant reminder

beyond their time in our halls. The journey is the

that life's richness lies in the attainment of wishes

ultimate destination—a perpetual adventure for all

and the continuous pursuit of self-discovery

seeking more extraordinary things.

and growth. It challenges us to embrace the

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SPORTS ACCOLADES FA L L R E C A P

GIRLS SOCCER GRETCHEN DEDMAN

AT H L E T I C S

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QUINN MURPHY

SAMMIE ZEPEDA

INDIVIDUAL HONORS

GRETCHEN DEDMAN All-District, All-Region

SAMMIE ZEPEDA All-District, All-Region MVP MAYA "MJ" JONES All-Region

MAYA “MJ” JONES

QUINN MURPHY All-District

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S PO RTS ACCOLADE S FA L L R E C A P

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TY CLARK III

BRADLEY SCHMOKE INDIVIDUAL HONORS TY CLARK III

TSSAA DII-A Second Team All Region

BOBBY COUNCIL

TSSAA DII-A Second Team All Region

TSSAA DII-A All Region Defensive MVP

JAYDEN RUSH TSSAA DII-A First Team All Region

LUKE MASTERSON TSSAA DII-A First Team All Region 615 - Preps Medium Class First Team Offensive Line

KEILAN NEAL

LOGAN KINNARD TSSAA DII-A Second Team All Region

BOYD BROWN

CHARLIE SPEED TSSAA DII-A Honorable Mention All Region

OMARII SANDERS TSSAA DII-A Honorable Mention All Region

BEAU KOOGLER TSSAA DII-A Honorable Mention All Region

TSSAA DII-A First Team All Region

MINOR BALLEW

GAVIN GADSEY

TSSAA DII-A Honorable Mention All Region

TSSAA DII-A First Team All Region

BRADLEY SCHMOKE

LUKE MASTERSON

ELLIOTT YBARRA

TSSAA DII-A All Region Offensive MVP Tennessee Sports Writers Association All State Tennessee Football Coaches Association All State 615 Preps - Medium Class Offensive player of the Year

TSSAA DII-A First Team All Region

MICHAEL HASSELL TSSAA DII-A Second Team All Region

JONATHAN WILSON TSSAA DII-A Honorable Mention All Region

CALEB DEERING TSSAA DII-A Honorable Mention All Region FranklinRoadAcademy.com | 46

CROSS COUNTRY

WITT MAXWELL & DYLAN EVERETT

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ELLA JOHNSON

ABBY DEERING INDIVIDUAL HONORS ABBY DEERING All-Region, advanced to State Tournament

ANNABELLE BRADFORD All-Region, advanced to State Tournament

ELLA JOHNSON All-Region, advanced to State Tournament

WITT MAXWELL All-Region, advanced to State Tournament

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GOLF

WALKER WEBB

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MIGUEL DE GRACIA INDIVIDUAL HONORS MIGUEL DE GRACIA Tied for 3rd in the State, All State Team

WALKER WEBB 3rd place at Regions, Tied 5th in the State

TEAM HONORS

District Runner-Up, Region Runner-Up, State Runner-Up

From Left to Right: Waller McMillin, Johnny Isaacs, Jaime de Gracia, Head Coach Hayden Copeland, Miguel de Gracia, Walker Webb, and Jack Spicer

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MICHAEL WALSH

I

I feel so lucky to call FRA my school, and I can't help but be so thankful for the incredible experiences that have

shaped me into who I am today. From my first day in Pre-K4 to my current place as an 8th grader, my time at this school has been a whirlwind of growth, lessons learned, and unforgettable moments. Many of my memorable moments have happened in the classroom and on the sports fields.

Since the 5th grade, athletics have played a significant role in my life. I've dedicated myself to cross country, basketball, and track, but basketball has become my main passion. The fast pace of the game, combined with the dynamics of different teammates, has made it my favorite. Each season, I step onto the court with new faces beside me, and the feeling of being encouraged yet challenged keeps me coming back.

In cross country and track, I've understood the value of growth and pushing through tough times. The endurance developed on the courses has translated into a resilience beyond sports. It's taught me never to give up, even when faced with the most challenging hurdles in life.

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Throughout these teams and sports, coaches like Coach Knight, Coach Zenner, and Coach Sanders have been instrumental in my athletic journey, guiding me through track, cross-country and basketball seasons. Their direction and mentorship pushed me to excel and, more importantly, encouraged me to give my best, not only in sports but also in middle school.

In basketball, the encouragement we share as teammates is undeniable. Beyond our team, the guidance from older teammates who had helped me navigate middle school was important to me. I try to be a friend to my teammates younger than me, just as I had with older friends, sharing techniques and methods for success and offering advice beyond the court.

One of my most satisfying athletic memories was earning a varsity letter while running with the Cross-Country team this past season. Running is both mentally and physically challenging, and I was proud to be part of this team. We pushed each other while working hard and improved our times throughout the season.

FRA has always taught me how to be optimistic. The optimism I’ve been shown fuels me to always do my best. The joy I’ve seen from my teachers and coaches has pushed me to try new things and challenge myself in classes.

My academic journey has allowed me to dive deeper and ask questions. I have cherished every moment in Coach Hart's algebra courses and Ms. Longworth's sixth-grade history class.

These classes made learning so much fun and have equipped me with the skills necessary to do well in upper school. The fun and engaging environment in these classes has also set the foundation for good study habits, preparing me for my next year as a freshman.

My FRA experience has been special because of all the people who have poured into me. Mentors like Coach Hart and Mr. McCauley have played a pivotal role in helping me grow. They've not only helped me excel academically but have also helped me develop qualities as a leader and a positive role model for others.

One of the most profound lessons I've learned from middle school is that you always have a chance to make a better impression and become a better version of yourself. I’m so grateful to have teachers and coaches who always want to help me become the best version of myself.

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ALUMNI

CLASS NOTES PAUL ALLEN ‘90

Congratulations to Paul Allen, President of Wealth Strategies Partners, on being appointed to the board of Harpeth Conservancy—a science-based conservation organization

Join us September 9 for the annual Franklin Road Academy

GOLF CLASSIC The Governors Club

FranklinRoadAcademy.com/Golf To register or become a sponsor, scan the QR code.

committed to ensuring clean water and healthy ecosystems for Tennessee rivers.

ANNADELE BARNES BENSON ’16

Annadele graduated in May 2023 with an Occupational Therapy Doctorate from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.

BILLY BRADSHAW

Billy participated in an FRA Entrepreneurship program panel of music industry professionals, sharing business experience and mentorship to enhance this year's music and entertainment industry-themed curriculum.

WHITNEY DUNN DANIEL ‘99

Business owner of the Perfect Pair, Whitney, hosted an FRA Alumni networking event in October.

LUCY BREAULT HILLIN ’11

Lucy is currently working as a certified registered nurse anesthetist with a doctorate in Charlotte, NC.

PAIGE JOHNSON ‘19

Paige recently attended her white coat ceremony for her

SEPTEMBER 20 2020

ALUMNI ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME ALUMNI TAILGATE & COOKOUT HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME

Scan the QR code for more information and to RSVP FranklinRoadAcademy.com/AlumniWeekend

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Doctor of Pharmacy and MBA programs at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy.

JESSE MURPHY ‘06 Jesse participated in a music industry professionals panel for the FRA Entrepreneurship program, sharing valuable experience and mentorship for this year's music and entertainment industry-themed curriculum.

ANNIE SELLICK ’93

In December, Annie performed her fourth annual Christmas

benefit concert with an 18-piece orchestra at 3rd and Lindsey.

LORENA SILVA ‘19

MARRIAGES

Lorena accepted a job with Reformed University

Fellowship, a campus ministry committed to reaching college students for Christ and equipping them to

BETHANY FLOURNOY married CAMERON DEJEAN ’14 on

serve their communities.

CAPTAIN TRIPP WALLER ’15

September 2, 2023.

Tripp graduated from the United States Military Academy. He was promoted to rank of Captain in the United States Army.

LT. COL MARK WINKER ’99

KATHERINE NYQUIST ’04 married DARIUS RYBINSKI on September 4, 2023.

Alumnus Lieutenant Colonel Mark Winker, US Army, was our Veteran’s Day speaker where he spoke to the middle and upper school students and he emphasized the importance of a life of service for all citizens.

KENNEDY MANNING '15 married HUNTER SOWELL

JEREMY WHITE ‘00

on October 7, 2023

Jeremy graduated with a PhD in Biblical Studies and Leadership from St. Mary's University Twickenham in London. He is currently a Theology Professor at Belmont University.

MAIYA ZEPEDA ‘23 Maiya received the GritGrant Award, recognizing her entrepreneurial efforts and applauding her outstanding attributes of grit, perseverance, focus, and agility. She was one of six students worldwide to receive this honor.

KINGA FLUDER married JONATHAN RYDBURG '13 on October 14, 2023

IN MEMORY MARY CLYDE SPARKS ’79

passed away August 12, 2023.

SADIE BASKIN

(mother to Roger Baskin ‘81 and the grandparent of Austin Baskin ‘11 and Trevor Baskin ’09) passed away July 15, 2023.

CHARLES FENTRESS

(Father to Karen Fentress ‘80, Dr. Beth Fentress Hallmark '83 and the grandparent of Allison Hallmark ’14 and Charles Mack Hallmark) passed away September 18, 2023.

RICHARD FORD

(Father to Kevin Ford ‘09 and Erin Ford '11) passed away September 29, 2023.

DIANE MAYS MAYFIELD

CHARLES CLIFTON MARTIN JR.

(Father to Meredith Martin Meyer ’92 and Courtney Martin Sachtleben ’93) passed away December 17, 2023.

(Mother to Jeffrey L. Mayfield ’93 and Shelly C. Mayfield ’97) passed away December 12, 2023.

INA RHEA BEATTY ROBBINS

STEVEN THOMAS ANDERSON

DAYNA AVERY HULME ’83

(Father to Sara Anderson Donahoe ’94) passed away December 21, 2023.

(Mother to Joey Robbins ’79) passed away December 31, 2023.

(Mother to Courtney Hulme ’11 and Alexandra Hulme) passed away January 5, 2024.

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PICTURED / Left to right, top to bottom: Summertown Buchannan Baskin, Charlotte Marie Ponchillia, Lyla Greer Stanley, Carson Bradley Alvarado, Kittredge Boyd, and Cruse Douglass Cantrell

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS ERIN WHITE CANTRELL ’15 and CORY CANTRELL

AMANDA MCKINNEY ALVARADO ’09 and TRAVIS ALVARADO

KENDALL MANNING PONCHILLIA ’13 and DALTON PONCHILLIA ’13

JESSICA BRACKEN BOYD ’00 and CHARLIE BOYD

MORGAN TEVEIT STANLEY ’02 and WILL STANLEY

AUSTIN BASKIN ’09 and ERIN BASKIN

welcomed Cruse Douglass on June 19, 2023.

welcomed Charlotte Marie on November 9, 2022. welcomed Lyla Greer on January 11, 2023.

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welcomed Carson Bradley on September 26, 2023. welcomed Kittredge on November 7, 2023.

welcomed Summertown Buchannan on November 9, 2023.

NEW LEGACY STUDENTS FOR 2023-24 BEAU BOND

Ryan Cain '96

ALDEN ESTES AND HATTEN ESTES Houston Estes '00

BROOKS FRAZIER AND SHEPHERD FRAZIER Shannon Frazier '08

KENNEDY JAULIN

Meredith MacLeod Jaulin

ELLA JONES

Julie Colton Jones '92

LYLA KHOURY

George Khoury '94

FAITH MATTHEWS Returning to FRA as a parent has been such a full circle experience. It’s given us a new perspective on the lasting impact that the school has made on our lives and will on our entire family.

Cameron attended FRA for his Pre-K 4 through 12th grade years, and I began in the upper school, where we met. From hanging out under the stairs in the upper school between classes to cheering for Cameron from the sidelines during football games and walks at Radnor Lake after school, FRA is woven into so much of our story. Now, that story continues with our boys.

We love that FRA still has that unique, close-knit community that we resonated with during our time at the school. At the same time, there is a new and exciting air with all the positive changes that have been made. From the facilities to the administration and current families, there is an energetic atmosphere every time we arrive on campus. It feels like coming home.

We look forward to Remy and our family making memories and lifelong friends in all the years ahead as we continue our legacy at FRA! PREMO FAMILY, Legacy Parents Cameron Premo '10 and Hunter Schleicher Premo '12

Jenny Matthews '02

CALEB MCLEAN

Abby Mathias McLean ’03

KIPLING MILLER James Miller '88

KIAN PATEL

Nitesh Patel '00

CAROLINE PFEFFER Jamie Pfeffer

REMY PREMO

Cameron Premo '10 and Hunter Schleicher Premo '12

MICAH SALATO

Jay Salato '03 and Kristin Garman Salato'05

ELIZABETH SANDERS Nathan Sanders '06

PATTON SANDERS Isaac Sanders '03

JACK TEAS

John Teas '88

MARY THORNE

Dan Thorne '98

HALLE JOHNSON

Cathy Carpenter Johnson '87

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HOMECOMING WEEK

HOMECOMING

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HOMECOMING WEEK CELEBRATION | Students pre-kindergarten through grade 12

celebrated homecoming week with themed dress days, games and activities, movie night on The Hill, senior greeting, a pep rally, and a parade. Our alumni enjoyed a tailgate and the All-Alumni Reunion Party.

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HALLOWEEN + CHRISTMAS WEEK

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F R A N K LI N RO A D A CA DEMY

PHILANTHROPY REPORT 2022-23

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I trust this message finds you well. As we reflect on the conclusion of the 2022-23 fiscal year through the following pages of our Report on Philanthropy, I am moved to express my deepest gratitude for the extraordinary support and generosity that defines the heart of Franklin Road Academy.

In this report, you will find enthralling summaries of the Unique Moment in Time capital campaign, our Annual Fund, named endowed funds, scholarships and awards, alumni giving, and special events such as the FRA Golf Classic and Stars and Guitars. These endeavors, fueled by the time, talent, and treasure generously given by our community, have empowered us to fulfill our school's mission—a mission that is unique, compelling, and drives us to pursue excellence in all aspects of the experience here.

Last year was a testament to the remarkable community of which we are privileged to be a part. The overwhelming support from parents, alumni, and friends has not only propelled us forward but has created a dynamic and exciting school and community experience on our campus.

Philanthropy, as highlighted in this report, is a catalyst that differentiates good schools from great ones.

Your investment in our school—whether through financial contributions, volunteerism, or advocacy— has made a tangible impact on the lives of our students. We take pride in the fact that, over the last five years, our annual fund has averaged over 90% parent participation, as compared to just over 60% nationally. This is a testament to the remarkable commitment of our community to the mission of Franklin Road Academy.

In this report, you will read moving testimonies from current families, alumni, and others about why they choose to support the school philanthropically. Their accounts echo a common theme—they believe in the mission of our school, witnessing the unwavering commitment to excellence in the daily delivery of that mission. The diverse learning experiences, the strength of our inclusive Christian community, and the opportunities provided for students to pursue their passions are just a few examples of the returns on the community's investment in our school.

I extend my deepest appreciation to our board of trustees and our leadership for their faithful service to our school through their tireless support and guidance. Their dedication ensures that our students and families benefit from the strong leadership that blesses our school. Additionally, a heartfelt thank you to our development and communications teams, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our school has the resources needed for an excellent student experience.

The collective efforts of our community have left an indelible mark on our school, and the progress witnessed on our campus has been nothing short of remarkable. I am humbled by God’s faithfulness and live in hopeful anticipation of what lies ahead. Thank you for your unwavering partnership with us.

With deepest gratitude, Sincerely,

Ryan Harris Assistant Head of School for External Affairs

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WHY WE GIVE THE MCRAE FAMILY

Adrienne, Richard, Kaylee and Duncan

DONOR STORY

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DONOR STOR Y

Y

Years ago, when we chose FRA for

educators. That sense of belonging empowers

our children, the school’s mission

them to embrace their potential fully and prepare

truly resonated with us. FRA's

them for the road ahead.

commitment to values, educational

excellence, and the promise of a nurturing and

To our family, giving extends beyond mere financial

supportive environment were pivotal in our

contributions. It's about contributing to the

decision. Today, as we reflect on our decision and

betterment of an institution in ways that reverberate

consider whether our children see FRA through the

throughout the larger community. By supporting

same lens, we find that while their interests and

FRA, we aim to contribute to an environment that

activities have evolved, the bedrock of stability,

benefits current students and creates a foundation

excellence, and sense of home that FRA offers

for future generations because it's more than just

remains a constant in their lives.

a school—it's a community dedicated to shaping young minds and fostering a culture of excellence

Over the year, we’ve witnessed firsthand the

and compassion.

positive evolution of our FRA experience. The most significant transformation has been observing our

Our support for FRA stems from a belief in its

children's growth from curious children to confident

mission and a desire to play a role, however small,

teenagers navigating the complexities of life. It isn’t

in providing the tools for students to thrive and

always smooth sailing, as in every family, but being

succeed. As our journey with FRA continues,

part of a community that grows and evolves with us

we remain grateful for the values instilled; the

has been invaluable.

transformations witnessed, and the enduring sense of community that makes FRA a home away from

Looking forward, the prospect of FRA's future

home for our family and countless others, not just

excites us, particularly its infrastructure

today but that will endure for the many generations

development. Beyond bricks and mortar,

to come.

integrating new technologies and expanded educational opportunities will enhance the teaching and learning environment. FRA values fostering an atmosphere where students excel academically and thrive creatively and personally.

FRA is more than just a rigorous academic curriculum or an array of extracurricular activities.

The strong sense of community defines FRA—a place where students aren’t just taught but where they feel supported and encouraged by peers and

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ALUMNI G I V I N G

Dear FRA Alumni, The 2022-2023 school year was full of encouraging alumni gatherings, bringing people together with friendship and gratitude for all that FRA means to the alums. It was an honor to serve on behalf of alums through a year of growth, fellowship, and giving back.

The Alumni Association grew last year with increases in giving of time, talent, and treasure, showing support for FRA. The gift of time was evident in celebrations and connecting with fellow alums. The gift of talent was exemplified by the number of volunteers serving on a committee, speaking in a classroom, or showing up to support our school community functions. Lastly, the gift of treasures showcased alum generosity as they contributed to FRA, often in honor of the faculty that spoke into their life or for a program they enjoyed, and mostly to join their fellow alums on Day of Giving to support their alma mater.

FRA is only as strong as our alumni, and supporting the school is a testament to what the FRA means to you, too.

I look forward to seeing what our alumni do for FRA next year.

All the best,

Nik Simpson Director of Alumni Relations

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“I give back to FRA because my memories of my time in high school there are priceless. It was such a supportive, loving, and caring place and a lot of fun, too! The teachers and administration were amazing, and so many of them are still positively impacting students. I support FRA financially to show my gratitude and help future generations have the same wonderful experience I had.”

KATHY CLARKE BIRD ’89

CLASS OF '79 - '89

Mr. and Mrs. William P. Alderson '89 (Jodi Gregory '89) Ms. Lisa Buchanan Baskin '81 Mr. and Mrs. George Bird (Mrs. Katherine Clarke '89) Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Bowling (Susan Peppers '84) Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bueschen (Alison Carpenter '85) Mr. William L. Campbell, Jr. '87 Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Dalton '88 (Mary-Evelyn Holder '90) Mrs. Julie Stroup Davis '82 Mr. John R. Dorris, Jr. '83 Mr. and Mrs. Cullen E. Douglass IV '83 Mr. and Mrs. James M. Halloran (Lori Dioguardi '88) Mr. and Mrs. Waddy Hammond '85 Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hanley (Lisa Kimery '85) Mr. and Mrs. Patrick B. Howell '82 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hulme (Dayna Avery '82) Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johnson '84 Darla and Scott Johnson '83 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jungmichel '88 (Denise Pilkinton '89) Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ligon '89 Mr. and Mrs. David R. Mack '80 Katherine and Jimmy Miller (Mr. James H. Miller, Jr. '88) Mr. Jeff Robinson '80 Ashley Sanders Sullivan '88 and Jeff Sullivan

Ms. Karen Brush White '87 Mr. and Mrs. M. Hailey Williamson II '85 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Woodard, Jr. '79

CLASS OF '90 - '99

Mr. R. Chancellor Allen, Jr. '92 Ashley and Ryan Cain '96 Donna and Will Chapman '91 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chassaignac (Florence Stumb '95) Mr. and Mrs. William Crabtree (Sharon Pewitt '99) Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Dalton '88 (Mary-Evelyn Holder '90) Mrs. Kathleen Disspayne '91 Mr. and Mrs. Ben Elrod '92 Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ferrell (Anne Blewett '93) Mr. and Mrs. Chris Forstner (Whitney Kazmerowski '94) Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gaunt '91 Amanda Potter Gibbs '91 Ms. Ginger Y. Harper '90 Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Johnson '98 (Ashley Jenny '98) Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Jones (Julie Colton '92) Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Koogler (Holly Pewitt '95) Ms. Kristin Stegall Locke '96 Mr. and Mrs. Jay P. Lown (Katie Tomlinson ’95) Mr. and Mrs. S. Jason Mathias '97 (Heather Osteen '97)

Mr. and Mrs. Kemper P. Maxwell '91 Lynley and Tee McCarley '94 Mr. and Mrs. Sean R. McLeod '99 Aline and Jon Pinkston '90 Mr. and Mrs. R. Shannon Pollard, Jr. '92 Mr. and Mrs. Jake Pyles (Ashley Cunningham '92) Krista and Reggie Ramsey (Krista Smith '93) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rhodes (Allison Sutton '96) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Scarlett '97 Mr. and Mrs. L. Clifton Tant, Jr. '94 Mary Scott and Dan Thorne '98 Mr. and Mrs. Allen Troutt (Jodi Vann '99) Mr. and Mrs. Jamie C. Vance (Millicent Van Mol '95) Anonymous (2)

CLASS OF '00 - '09

Jessica and Charlie Boyd (Jessica Bracken '00) Mr. and Mrs. David Carpenter (Savannah White '09) Andrea and Dan Cleeton '00 Mr. and Mrs. Joc Collignon '00 Mr. and Mrs. M. Houston Estes '00 Mr. and Mrs. Kiel Fisher (Jacqueline Bracken '06) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fleckenstein (Madeline Matthews '07) Dr. and Mrs. Chad Given (Carley Tucker '00)

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2023-24 ALUMNI COUNCIL Katie Coben Aelvoet '11 Katherine Akers '10 Kaissling Akers Anderson '11 Lisa Buchannan Baskin '81 Austin Baskin '09 Andrew Berry '12 Will Chapman '91 Carley Tucker Given '00 Courtney Hulme '11 Rob Marberry '14 Christine Mathews Marberry '12 Ashley Cunningham Pyles '92 Jamie Robinson '01 Tyler Handcock Rudesheim '09 Isaac Sanders '03 Emily Canady Smeykal '08 Jon Wiggs '01 Tom Woodard '79

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Mr. and Mrs. Alex Haemmerlein (Brittany Blalock '02) Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hallock '05 The Jaulin Family (Meredith MacLeod '06) Ms. Nutcha Kornsuwan '10 Mr. Bobby O. Leib III '06 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Longworth (Julianne Murphy '09) Ms. Laura Matthews '04 Jenny Matthews '02 and Holcomb Burke Mr. Todd Pewitt and Mrs. Laing P. McCullough '01 Mr. Ryan McDonald '05 Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Moore '09 Ms. Lauren Painter '02 and Mr. Andrew Wheat Mrs. Ashley Love Phillips '05 Ms. Jamie Robinson '01 Mr. Gustav T. Rodewald '00 Mr. and Mrs. John Rudesheim (Mrs. Tyler Hancock '09) Mr. and Mrs. Jay Salato '03 (Kristin Garman '05) Rachel and Nathan Sanders '06 Jensi and Isaac Sanders '03 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schutt (Kristie Koerner '04) Mr. and Mrs. Zach Smeykal '08 (Emily Canady '08) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sohr '07 Mr. Jeremy H. White '00 Jordan and Jon Wiggs '01 Mrs. Janette Peters Wolf '02 Anonymous (1)

CLASS OF '10 - '23

Mr. Raman Advani '23 Ms. Katherine Akers '10 Mrs. Carly Bowen Anbouba '12 Mr. and Mrs. Max Anderson (Kaissling Akers '11) Ms. Mitchell Anderson '23 Ms. Lily Grace Bradford '23 Mr. Ben Bradshaw '23 Ms. Caroline Carter '18 Mr. RJ Casey '22 Ms. Riley Casey '17 Mr. Isaac Childress '23 Mr. Jake Connolly '23 Mr. Zane Cooper '23 Mr. Joe Crocker '23

Mr. Ty Culver '23 Mr. Hayes Dalton '21 Mr. Drake Denning '23 Ms. Caroline Dinker '22 Mr. Aidan Esposito '23 Ms. Hayley Fuller '18 Mr. Landon Goff '23 Ms. MC Hagan '23 Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Mr. Christian Howell '23 Ms. Courtney Hulme '11 Ms. Paige Johnson '19 Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Marberry '14 (Christine Matthews '12) Mr. Trip McDowell III '23 Mr. Jack McGuire '23 Mr. Miller McKee '13 Ms. Lilly Meng '23 Mr. Tanner Mogul '23 Mr. Conner Moore '21 Ms. Kira Murphy '20 Ms. Emily Nance '16 Ms. Sarah Nance '18 Mr. Peter Nau '23 Ms. Maggie Nelson '19 Ms. Caroline Newman '23 Mr. Matthew Norman '23 Ms. Kenna Otero '23 Ms. Sky Ozari '23 Mr. Graham Pave '23 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Pickney (Abby Wharton '11) Mr. Noah Prosser '23 Ms. Kendall Robinson '23 Mr. Ryan Shafer '22 Ms. Sam Shafer '19 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 Ms. Taylor Smith '21 Mr. Anderson Stewart '23 Ms. Ellie Tackett '23 Mr. Clifton Tant '23 Ms. Alex Taylor '21 Mr. Alex Turner '18 Mr. Reed Vickers '23 Mr. Chanler Vo '23 Mr. Woody Weicker '16 Ms. Nicole West '18 Mr. Taylor Williams '23 Mr. Kelton Williamson '20 Mr. Hale Williamson III '17 Anonymous (4)

GOLF CLASSIC The Golf Classic is a community event that includes alumni, current parents, and friends of Franklin Road Academy. The proceeds from this golf outing support students through the endowment and capital campaign.

PRESENTING SPONSOR BMW of Nashville

FLAG SPONSOR Boswell's Golf Cars

BEVERAGE SPONSOR Green Hills Pharmacy

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TRIBUTES In honor of Ashlyn Bufton Mr. and Mrs. Kent M. Hoskins

In honor of Will Crabtree Mr. and Mrs. Jere D. Pewitt

In honor of Christopher Bumgardner Leta and Mark Wildasin

In honor of Frances Crenshaw The Bego Family

In honor of Matthew A. Bumgardner Leta and Mark Wildasin In honor of Emmeline Cannon Jenn and Cary Rosenblum In honor of Brenyn Carlton Ms. Joyce M. Ebright In honor of Betsey Bachert Ms. Sky Ozari '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 Ms. Mitchell Anderson '23 Mr. Jake Connolly '23 Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Mr. Tanner Mogul '23

In honor of Gracyn Carlton Ms. Joyce M. Ebright

In memory of Teresa Bailey Deborah and Scott Bailey

In honor of Savannah White Carpenter '09 Ms. Karolina Calderon

In honor of Stacey Banks-Houston Mr. Clifton Tant '23

In honor of Jackie Cascarano Mr. Trip McDowell III '23

In honor of Mary Barnes Ms. Lucy Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kuck

In honor of Sean Casey Ms. Riley Casey '17 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cleveland Anonymous

In memory of Steve Barnes Ms. Lisa Buchanan Baskin '81 Mr. and Mrs. Zach Smeykal '08 (Emily Canady '08) Ms. Lauren Painter '02 and Mr. Andrew Wheat Mr. and Mrs. John Rudesheim (Mrs. Tyler Hancock '09)

In honor of Reilyn Carlton Ms. Joyce M. Ebright In honor of Thomas Carlton Mr. Noah Prosser '23

In honor of Bob Chandler Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Mr. Trip McDowell III '23 Mr. Tanner Mogul '23 Mr. Anderson Stewart '23

In honor of Mia Dalton Ms. Hayley Fuller '18 In honor of Jack Dalton Ms. Hayley Fuller '18 In honor of Arthur D'Angelo Mr. Quinn Jenkins '28 In honor of David Dawson Mr. Hayes Dalton '21 In honor of Abby Deering Dr. and Mrs. Tim Deering In honor of Caleb Deering Dr. and Mrs. Tim Deering In memory of Ashton Dillard Mrs. Kitty Boyte McKee In memory of Bobby Dinker Ms. Caroline Dinker '22 In honor of Eleanor Douglas Estelle and Jim Alexander In memory of Paige Dragon Mr. and Mrs. Andy Beasley Suzanne and Bill Dragon In honor of Jenna Dunham Jessica and Charlie Boyd (Jessica Bracken '00) Meg and Pete Sergel

In honor of Morgan Chapman Ms. Karen Morgan

In honor of Emma Emrhein Mrs. Betty Sue Sherwood

In honor of Hasan Clayton Ms. Holley F. Roberts

In honor of Felix English Karin and Blake Hensley

In honor of Bailey Clemons Johnson Alexa and Elliott Herbold

In honor of C.J. Fayne Mr. Clarence M. Fayne, Sr.

In honor of Lisa Baskin Mr. Hyatt Horne '23

In honor of Kris Climer Mr. Trip McDowell III '23

In honor of Cassie Bates Mr. Landon Goff '23

In honor of Julia and John Colton Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Jones (Julie Colton '92)

In honor of Stephanie Feyes Mr. Isaac Childress '23 Ms. Paige Johnson '19 Mr. Jack McGuire '23 Ms. Caroline Newman '23

In honor of Michael Bartha Mr. Raman Advani '23 Mr. Ben Bradshaw '23 Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Mr. Trip McDowell III '23 Ms. Kendall RobInson '23

In honor of Cate Beemer Mr. Charles G. Beemer

In honor of Leslie T. Flowers '94 Judy Travis

In honor of Ross Bolen Ms. Kenna Otero '23

In honor of Hayden Copeland Mr. Isaac Childress '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 Anonymous

In honor of Jessica Bracken Boyd '00 Ms. Laura Allen and Mr. Roger Sullivan

In honor of Parker Crabtree Mr. and Mrs. Jere D. Pewitt

In memory of Bob Fraser Anonymous

In memory of Bill Bradshaw Gina and Bill Bradshaw The Speed Family

In honor of Sharon Pewitt Crabtree '99 Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Harris Sarah and Chris Lusk

In honor of Coach Hoogestraat Mr. Joe Crocker '23

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In honor of Matt Fortier Lisa and Sean Olson

In honor of Addrian Frederick Mr. Jake Connolly '23 Mr. Zane Cooper '23 Mr. Joe Crocker '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 Ms. Taylor Smith '21 Mr. Clifton Tant '23 Mr. Chanler Vo '23

In honor of Matt Hanson Mr. Joe Crocker '23 Mr. Chanler Vo '23

In honor of Kevin Ford Mr. Drake Denning '23

In memory of Hale Harris MaryDe Elliston

In honor of Mimi Fuller Susie and Steve Mathews

In honor of Jude Harris Karen and Harley Handegard

In honor of Justin Geisinger Mr. Joe Crocker '23 Mr. Jack McGuire '23 Mr. Chanler Vo '23

In honor of Mylo Harris Karen and Harley Handegard

In honor of Claire Gilpin Mr. and Mrs. Jerry GilpIn In honor of Owen Gilpin Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gilpin In honor of Anne Goldthorpe Dr. and Mrs. Harold Morse In honor of the Goldthorpe Family Dr. and Mrs. Harold Morse In honor of Jane Goldthorpe Dr. and Mrs. Harold Morse In honor of Paige Goldthorpe Dr. and Mrs. Harold Morse In honor of Ali Graham Sue and Bud Graham In honor of Vaughn Graham Sue and Bud Graham In memory of Dr. William Otis Greene III Krista and Jim Greene

In honor of Sidney Grace Harper Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Crockett In honor of Everly Harris Karen and Harley Handegard

In honor of Natalie Harris Evan Harris In honor of Noah Harris Evan Harris In honor of Noelle Harris Evan Harris In honor of Ryan Harris Mr. Tanner Mogul '23 Kay and Gerald Quick In honor of Alisha Hayes Betsey and David Bachert The Bego Family In honor of Jamaal Haywood Stacey and Steve Anderson Amy and Mark Chaffin Dawn and Richard Ho In memory of Donald H. Henry Martin and Sarah Henry Akin In honor of Sonia Higdon Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Mr. Kelton Williamson '20

In memory of John Griffin, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Janbakhsh

In honor of Alana Hilkin Pauline and Rob Hilkin

In honor of Charlotte Gunnels Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brock

In honor of Layton Hilkin Pauline and Rob Hilkin

In honor of Harrison Haemmerlein Cyndi Blalock

In honor of Lochlyn Hilkin Pauline and Rob Hilkin

In honor of William Haemmerlein Cyndi Blalock

In honor of Addison Ho Carol Lindsey

In honor of Matthew Hames Mrs. Pattie Thompson

In honor of Haden Ho Carol Lindsey

In memory of Melinda Hames Mr. Glen Bates and Mrs. Beckie Simmons Bates Mrs. Pattie Thompson

In honor of Charlie Holmes Ms. Hayley Fuller '18

In honor of Anne Hanna Gigi and George Hanna In honor of John Hanna Gigi and George Hanna

In memory of Colonel Robert H. Holmes Anonymous In memory of James Hope Kristen and Jay Hope In honor of Hyatt Horne '23 Michelle and Trey Horne

In memory of Charles A. Howell Mr. and Mrs. Patrick B. Howell '82 In honor of Caleb Huddleston Mr. Peter Nau '23 In honor of Charlotte Huggins Susan and Bill Huggins In honor of Emory Huggins Susan and Bill Huggins In honor of Joe Irby Mr. and Mrs. John E. Irby In honor of J. Michael Jacques Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Kyne In honor of Brenda Jewell Mr. Landon Goff '23 In honor of Javier Velasquez Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 In memory of Nancy Johnson Dr. H. Keith Johnson In honor of Amy Beth Jones Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Sarah and Chris Lusk In honor of Eamon Jones Dr. and Mrs. Robert McVie In honor of Maeve Jones Dr. and Mrs. Robert McVie In honor of Rhys Jones Dr. and Mrs. Robert McVie In honor of Rodney Jones Ms. Caroline Newman '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 Estie and Rhett Harris Mr. Anderson Stewart '23 Mr. Clifton Tant '23 In honor of Clifton Kaiser Mr. Jake Connolly '23 Anonymous In honor of Allison Kaufman Margaret and Jeremy Hamilton Chelsie and Hubert Worrell In honor of Bridget Keener Mr. Bryan Coston In honor of Dr. Josephine Kelso Mr. Jake Connolly '23 In honor of Anelle Kern Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Robey In honor of Bryce Kern Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Robey In honor of Quinn Kern Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Robey In honor of Bailey Knox Dr. Susan Mott-Coles In honor of Bear Knox Dr. Susan Mott-Coles

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In honor of Beau Koogler Mr. and Mrs. Jere D. Pewitt

In honor of Ryan McVie Dr. and Mrs. Robert McVie

In honor of Maddie Pearse Diane and Barry Pearse

In honor of Cole Koogler '23 Mr. and Mrs. Jere D. Pewitt

In honor of Cecilia Moix Mr. Isaac Childress '23 Mr. Ty Culver '23 Mr. Drake Denning '23 Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Ms. Caroline Newman '23 Mr. Graham Pave '23 Ms. Kendall Robinson '23 Mr. Anderson Stewart '23 Mr. Chanler Vo '23 Mr. Kelton Williamson '20

In memory of Wylene Peppers Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Bowling (Susan Peppers '84)

In honor of Canaan Lacher Robin "Birdie" Brown In honor of Mattie Lacher Robin "Birdie" Brown In honor of Lui Lai Jessica and Charlie Boyd (Jessica Bracken '00) Sarah and Chris Lusk Meg and Pete Sergel In honor of Jenna Lamm Mr. Drake Denning '23 In honor of Bennett Lance Michele Wilson In honor of Blake Lance Michele Wilson In memory of Joyce Garner Lee Anonymous In honor of Diane M. Les Becquets Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Kyne In honor of Julianne Murphy Longworth '09 Mr. Rafa Calderon In honor of Andrew Looney Kim and Bob Looney In honor of Scott Looney Kim and Bob Looney

In honor of Ava Morris Ms. Joyce Morris In honor of Melissa Morris Jamie and Gerald Wellman In honor of Kinsley Moulds Linda and Ed Kraft Peggy and Bob Moulds Kimberly and Perry Moulds In honor of James William Kennedy Muldowney, IV Dr. and Mrs. James A.S. Muldowney, III In honor of John Murray Mr. Matthew Norman '23 In honor of Peter Nau '23 Ann and Gene Nau In memory of Chiara G. Neely Roberta and Scott Neely

In honor of John Pierce '89 Mr. Miller McKee '13 In memory of Wayne Pilkinton Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jungmichel '88 (Denise Pilkinton '89) In honor of Kathleen Pritchartt Mrs. Meredith G. Pritchartt In honor of Charlie Reeves Jorie and Chip Reeves In honor of Allison Sutton Rhodes '96 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bumgardner Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 Ms. Barbara Marks In honor of Dr. Peggy Ross Mr. Noah Prosser '23 In memory of Constance Powell Dr. Craig and Amy Clark In honor of Amanda Rush William H. Copeland Meredith S. Fifer In honor of Caroline Saffle Elizabeth and Ryan Saffle In honor of Reaves Saffle Elizabeth and Ryan Saffle

In memory of Jane M. Main Mr. James S. Main

In honor of Michelle Nelson Amy and Mark Chaffin Ms. Bailey Robinson Ms. Taylor Robinson

In honor of John C. Main '87 Mr. James S. Main

In honor of Lynn Nerderman Kayla and Donnie Counts

In honor of Jay Salato '03 Martha and Keith Garman Tanya and Chuck Harris Mr. Clifton Tant '23 Ms. Taylor Smith '21

In honor of Kris Manning Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23

In honor of Alex Norton Camille Suttle Smith

In honor of Ed Sanders Mr. Taylor Williams '23

In honor of Angelica Marsh Mr. Hyatt Horne '23

In honor of Starling Marie Nowell Starling and David Clark Ms. Marie W. Nowell

In honor of Chris Schmoke Mr. Noah Prosser '23

In honor of Witt Maxwell Marie and Porter Maxwell

In honor of Meredith Oliff Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bumgardner

In honor of Carly Schneider Anonymous Lisa and Sean Olson

In honor of Susan L. McCarley Mrs. Patricia B. McCarley

In honor of Emma Paine Ms. Beth Cole

In honor of Mac Schriner Gracie and Frank Schriner, Jr.

In honor of Will McCauley Emily and Brook Pearse

In honor of Knox Paine Ms. Beth Cole

In honor of Helen Schriner Gracie and Frank Schriner, Jr.

In honor of Ryan McDonald '05 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bumgardner Mr. Aidan Esposito '23 Alexa and Elliott Herbold

In honor of Kris Palmerton Mr. Noah Prosser '23

In honor of Isla Schutt Mr. Mike Brown and Ms. Pam Koerner Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schutt (Kristie Koerner '04)

In honor of Ensley McMillin Mr. and Mrs. Kent Y. McMillin In honor of Charlotte McVie Dr. and Mrs. Robert McVie In honor of Katie McVie Dr. and Mrs. Robert McVie

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In honor of Tyler Parker Mr. Quinn Jenkins In honor of Emily Peacock Mr. Michael Peacock and Mrs. Tara Scarlett In honor of Gunnar Peacock Mr. Michael Peacock and Mrs. Tara Scarlett In honor of Logan Pearse Diane and Barry Pearse

In honor of Natalie Scruggs Mr. Hayes Dalton '21 In honor of Garrett Self Ms. Barbara Marks In honor of Morgan Self Ms. Barbara Marks

In honor of Brian Shaffrey Meredith S. Fifer

In honor of Dr. Cindy Thornton Ms. Lilly Meng '23

In memory of Glen W. Williams The Kaczynski Family

In honor of Caroline Simons Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Simons

In honor of Laura Thurber Judy B. Travis

In honor of Carter Simons Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Simons

In honor of Larry Travis '92 Judy B. Travis

In honor of Meaghan Berry Williams Ms. MC Hagan '23 Anonymous Mr. Reed Vickers '23 Mr. Raman Advani '23

In honor of Finnegan Simpler Sheran and David McNatt Anonymous

In honor of David Tucker Mr. R. Chancellor Allen, Jr. '92 Mr. Clay R. Blevins '96 Karla and Rafael Calderon Mr. Jake Connolly '23 Mr. Hayes Dalton '21 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johnson '84 Mr. Devin Edward LaFaye and Mrs. Gina Chiharu Latendresse Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Maxwell Marie and Porter Maxwell Mr. Conner Moore '21 Mr. Peter Nau '23 Mr. and Mrs. James F. Osteen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. R. Shannon Pollard, Jr. '92 Mr. Noah Prosser '23 Mr. and Mrs. Jake Pyles (Ashley Cunningham '92) Mr. Clifton Tant '23 Ms. Alex Taylor '21 Mr. Hale Williamson III '17 Anonymous

In honor of Ashley Willits Mr. Landon Goff '23

In honor of the Upper School Counseling Team Tonya and Jeff Rush

In honor of Kelli Wisthoff Mr. Alex Shearer '23

In honor of Townsend Simpler Sheran and David McNatt Anonymous In memory of Joan Carol Sivley Lisa and Dan Sivley In memory of Charlda Sizemore Mrs. Jacqueline B. Hilyer Mr. and Mrs. Barda S. Sizemore In honor of Holly Sizemore Ms. Michelle Waterman In honor of Meredith Main Slonecker '89 Mr. James S. Main In honor of London Chloe Smith Colonel Terry Smith In honor of Terri Snider Anonymous Alexa and Elliott Herbold In honor of Emerson Sobey Ms. Diana Sobey In honor of Lincoln Sobey Ms. Diana Sobey In honor of Becky Speck Amy and Wes Pass Jamie and Gerald Wellman In honor of Andrew Stacy Mr. Isaac Childress '23 Mr. Ty Culver '23 Mr. Justice Springer '23 Mr. Anderson Stewart '23 In memory of Lawrence Stumb, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chassaignac (Florence Stumb '95) In honor of Ben Suitt Ms. Kenna Otero '23 In honor of Katie Sullivan Ms. Lucy Jenkins '34 In honor of Abby Takahashi Carolyn and Jim Leath In honor of Levi Taylor Roxane and Alan Taylor In honor of Christina Theodoru Mr. Ty Culver '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 In honor of Dr. Brodrick Thomas Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 In memory of J. Dwight Thompson Mrs. Pattie Thompson

In memory of Richard B. Vacek, Jr. Mrs. Gwen Vacek In honor of Lilly Van Allen Anonymous In memory of Alma Wade Conn Williams Anonymous In honor of Clare Walker The Bego Family Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bumgardner In honor of Seth Walker '15 Melinda and Mark Walker In honor of Maggie Waxter Preston E. Cooper In honor of James Weeks Mr. Jake Connolly '23 Mr. Ty Culver '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 Mr. Reed Vickers '23 In memory of George Weicker Anonymous Susannah and Jeffrey Millar Mrs. Lucy B. Weicker

In honor of Colette Wilson Marilyn and Stan Wilson In honor of Jon Wilson Ms. Lily Grace Bradford '23 Mr. Joe Crocker '23 Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Mr. Trip McDowell III '23 Mr. Tanner Mogul '23 Mr. Graham Pave '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 In honor of The Jon Wilson Family Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson In honor of Rivers Wilson Marilyn and Stan Wilson In honor of Jeff Wiser Mr. Alex Shearer '23

In honor of Lucinda Witherow Mr. and Mrs. Roger Witherow In memory of Ann and Tom Woodard Mr. and Mrs. Tom Woodard, Jr. '79 In honor of Ed Zaborowski Mr. and Mrs. Joc Collignon '00 Mr. and Mrs. James M. Halloran (Lori Dioguardi '88) Mr. Alex Shearer '23 In honor of Lisa Zenner Mr. Aidan Esposito '23 Mr. Landon Goff '23 Mr. Peter Nau '23 Mr. Hale Williamson III '17 In honor of Bill Zepeda Mr. Ben Bradshaw '23 Mr. Zane Cooper '23 Mr. Aidan Esposito '23 Mr. Hyatt Horne '23 Ms. Lilly Meng '23 Mr. Tanner Mogul '23 Mr. Noah Prosser '23 Mr. Alex Shearer '23 Mr. Clifton Tant '23 Mr. Taylor Williams '23

In honor of Rick West Mr. and Mrs. Marty West Ms. Nicole West '18 In honor of Karen Brush White '87 The Bego Family Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Harris In honor of Karley Whitehead Anonymous

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A Unique

Moment

in Time

T H E C API TAL C AM PAI GN FO R FR A NKLIN RO A D A C A DE MY

I

I want to take this opportunity to thank our phase II capital campaign early investors, both new supporters and those who made commitments to the initial campaign, many of whom even doubled their commitment this time around. Your incredible generosity has accelerated our timeline, enabling us to open the lower school turf playfield in October and complete the exit

road off the back of campus onto Harding Pike. We continue to meet one-on-one with potential supporters in the hopes of securing the funding needed to construct a new upper school academic building and create a greenspace and great lawn in the middle of the campus where the current building resides.

Our focus for generations, as well as throughout both phases of this capital campaign, has been to create spaces that enhance our ability to be together and strengthen our community. At FRA, we provide an exceptional academic experience and extraordinary relationships between our teachers and students. Our goal is to ensure that all of our spaces represent the incredible work on our campus every day and elevate our student experience.

If you would like to get involved in this work and become a capital campaign investor, please contact me anytime to schedule a one-on-one meeting.

Great schools are always in the process of becoming. These transformational initiatives have undoubtedly enhanced how we deliver our mission and secured our foothold as the best school in Nashville!

Sincerest gratitude,

Jill Johnson Director, Capital Campaign and Planned Giving

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Capital Campaign Donors These generous commitments were received as of January 31, 2024.

Early Leadership Commitments Anonymous (2) Penny Austermiller The Axford Family Mr. and Mrs. Victor D. Berrios Heather and Chris Blake The Bracken Foundation Sara Elizabeth and William Bradford Lisa and Wright Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Burke Ashley and Ryan Cain '96 and Jane Ann and Michael Cain Beth and Randy Chase Amy and John Coben Mr. and Mrs. Dan Crockett '86 The Denmark Family Hays and Houston Estes Sharan and Philip Feemster Marilynn and Steve Halas Brittany and William Haugh Sharon and Garrett Hegel

Additional Commitments Michelle and Noel Hengelbrok Kelly and Taylor Hillenmeyer Susie and Steve Mathews Lynley and Tee McCarley '94 Selby and Richard McRae Foundation Lynn and Charles Moll Taylor and Sean Ramsey Brenda and Colin Reed Jaimie and Jon Robinson Cheryl and Jim Sanders Diana and Brad Sanderson The Scarlett Family The Sohr Family The Speed Family Kate and Tom Sullivan Julie and Will Trapp Cal Turner, Jr. and Cal Turner Family Foundation Emily and Rich Wilson Laura and Jason Zachariah

Amy and Jared Allen Lindsay and Lee Ballew Melissa and Jeb Beasley Alaina and Justin Brown Karla and Rafael Calderon The Casey Family The Matt and Lauren Cassel Family Diana and Paul Fassbender The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, Inc. The Giompoletti Family Marianne and Joe Huddle Mr. and Mrs. R. Dale Mitchell Deanna and Steve Parker Drs. Philip and Pamela Pfeffer and The Pfeffer Foundation Rosemary and Wayne Plorin Gustav T. Rodewald '00 Elizabeth and Ryan Saffle Mr. and Mrs. W. Barry Schneider Jackie and Wally Shaw Kim and Chris Sigmund Paige and Ryan Succop Debbie and John Van Mol Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wesley FranklinRoadAcademy.com | 74

WHY WE GIVE CHERYL AND JIM SANDERS

C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N

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DONOR STOR Y

A

As proud grandparents, having

opportunities and engage with the world around them.

our grandchildren at FRA brings us immeasurable joy and a sense

FRA is unique with the blend of academic excellence,

of continuity. It's incredible to see

the courage to embrace faith openly, and the values it

our grandchildren, Elizabeth, Patton, and Lincoln,

instills in each student. FRA’s reputation is a testament

walk the same halls where our children, Courtney,

to its offerings, but more so, it's about its profound

Isaac, and Nathan, once thrived. Knowing the

impact on shaping individuals. Our children, and now

transformative journey my children experienced

our grandchildren, have been deeply influenced by the

here and seeing the remarkable opportunities that

values lived out at FRA, which extend far beyond the

unfolded in their lives following their FRA years fills

academic realm.

us with pride.

Our experience at FRA can be defined by gratitude, a Even though it's grown in size, FRA has maintained

sense of security, and expectancy. We are so grateful for

that intimate, close-knit atmosphere that first drew

the school's daily efforts to create an environment that

our family in. The school has consistently nurtured

ensures safety and security for our children. And we are

academic excellence and instilled invaluable life

expectant for the promising futures our grandchildren

skills, fostering socially and morally successful

will undoubtedly find here. Supporting FRA through

individuals. The positive experiences of my children,

philanthropy is our way of affirming our belief in the

the love, and the support they received—it's all

mission and its impact on shaping future leaders.

repeating itself with our grandchildren.

Philanthropy can look different for each person, but to us, it is about recognizing institutions and causes close to

Over the years, we’ve witnessed FRA evolve in

our hearts and taking action. It's not just about monetary

size, infrastructure, and programming, consistently

donations but about contributing time, prayers, and

standing at the forefront of educational excellence.

resources to support future generations' growth and

Yet, amidst these changes, one thing has remained

betterment.

constant—the pervasive kindness. The culture of love and support, the commitment to drawing out

FRA will always hold such a special place in our hearts

the best in each child, has only grown stronger.

because it has encouraged our children, grandchildren,

Looking ahead, what excites us most about the

and even the two of us to look beyond ourselves. It's a

future of FRA is the emphasis on programs that

community dedicated to nurturing and fostering leaders

create a nurturing environment where children

who will shape the future. Our support for FRA reflects

feel seen, heard, and valued. There is a focus on

our commitment to its mission and our faith in the hearts

equipping them with academic knowledge and life

and minds it's shaping.

skills, instilling confidence, and a desire to embrace

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T H E

BRADSHAW S O C I E T Y

The Bradshaw Society is named after Franklin Road Academy’s founder, Bill Bradshaw. The generous donors in this society contributed $2,500 or more to the Annual Fund from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

BENEFACTORS SOCIETY $25,000+

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Blake Mr. and Mrs. William Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Brown Mrs. Susan Duff Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. McRae III

PATRONS CLUB $15,000 - $24,999

Mr. Michael Crabtree (East Tennessee Foundation)

Ms. Jackie Crabtree (East Tennessee Foundation)

Courtney and Drew Fassett

The Denmark Family

Brittany and William Haugh

The Halas Family

Sharon and Gary Hegel

Dr. and Mrs. Richard Lebow

Michelle and Noel Hengelbrok

Casey and Clay Matthews

Lindsay and Marc Jenkins

Nicole and Edward Reed

Amy and Josh Jenkins-Robbins

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Scarlett '97

Dr. H. Keith Johnson

The Speed Family

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lacher

Mr. and Mrs. L. Clifton Tant, Jr. '94

Susie and Steve Mathews

Dena and Paul Williamson

Donnie Mingus

Anonymous (2)

Vicky Mingus

SCHOLARS CLUB

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Everett

$5,000-$9,999

Mrs. Carol McCracken (The Mary

Penny Austermiller

Alice Fortin Foundation, Inc.)

Ellie and Tommy Axford

Heather L. McDowell- Levin and

Brooke and Gregg Boling

Adam K. Levin

Jessica and Charlie Boyd (Jessica Bracken '00)

Lynn and Charles Moll

Judith and Richard Bracken

Jaimie and Jon Robinson

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wright Brooks

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Zachariah

Alaina and Justin Brown

HONORS CLUB

Karla and Rafael Calderon

$10,000 - $14,999 The Bego Family David Bishop

Donna and Will Chapman '91

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The Cassel Family Beth and Randy Chase Kat and Billy Dec Emily and Kris Douglas The Duke Energy Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Neal Lisa and Sean Olson Deanna and Steve Parker Mr. Michael Peacock and Mrs. Tara Scarlett Rosemary and Wayne Plorin Mr. and Mrs. James F. Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sanderson Holly and Clint Smith Paige and Ryan Succop Kate and Tom Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Ryan T. Tannehill Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Tompkins Pam and Kevin Tyner Mr. and Mrs. Larry Vickers Pam and Jack Wilder Anonymous (3)

HEAD OF SCHOOL CLUB

Vicky and Henry Giompoletti

Dana and Phillip Nappi

$2,500 - $4,999

Heather and Noel Glasgow

Mr. and Mrs. M. Craig Neely

Amanda and Justin Godown

Shannon and Monti Ossenfort

Annie and Bret Alvis

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gooch

Amy and Wes Pass

Lindsay and Lee Ballew

Katherine and Chris Goodson

Emily and Brook Pearse

Lauren and Alan Bean

Mallory and Brandon Graffeo

Kay and Gerald Quick

Melissa and Jeb Beasley

Mr. and Mrs. Josh Gunnels

Taylor and Sean Ramsey

Mr. Scott Bell and Dr. Susan Bell

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Reed

Alicia and Matthew Benson

Heather and Chris Hart

Mr. Gustav T. Rodewald '00

Mr. and Mrs. Victor D. Berrios

Dr. Caroline Hemyari and Mr. Ali Hemyari

Dr. Carrie Anne Berryman and

Heidi and Douglas Brown

(Nashville Canine. LLC)

Natasha and Harley Bryant

Kindy and Raymond Hensler

Sarah and Jono Scarlet

Shannon and Matt Cahill

Taylor, Kelly & T.J. Hillenmeyer

Becky and Jeff Scott

Ashley and Ryan Cain '96

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick B. Howell '82

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Shellabarger

Amy and Mark Chaffin

Marianne and Joe Huddle

Kim and Chris Sigmund

Dr. Craig and Amy Clark

Liz and Chris Hughes

Betsy and Mike Slocum

Amy and John Coben

Haley and Bryan Johnson

Kristen and Matthew Slocum

Kate Coleman

Darla and Scott Johnson '83

Christy Smith

Hillary and Jay Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jungmichel '88

Cassidy and Bryan Spicer

The Cooper Family

(Denise Pilkinton '89)

Mr. Marcel Rodriguez Ramazzini

Daine and Luke Stocker

Katlin and Ross Copperman

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kaufman

Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Strane

Drs. Adam and Danni Cottrill

Bob Kiger and Jennifer Peters

Holly and Anthony Trepka

Megan and Brian Cournoyer

Cara and Ryan Kirkland

Katie and Chris Trokey

Gwendolyn and Brett Diaz

Kittenish

Kristene and Steve Turner

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Dunn

Rachelle and Chris Koch

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Turner

Ms. Joyce M. Ebright

Holly and John Kopra

Jamie and Gerald Wellman

Kimberly and David Esquivel

Melanie and Don Larson

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wesley

Cristina and J.C. Estrada

Mr. and Mrs. Jay P. Lown (Katie Tomlinson ’95)

Brooke and Derek West

Diana and Paul Fassbender

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin

Jordan and Jon Wiggs '01

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Faulkner

Mr. and Mrs. S. Jason Mathias '97

Mr. and Mrs. M. Hailey Williamson II '85

Sharan and Philip Feemster

(Heather Osteen '97)

Ms. Tobi Frankfather

Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. McMillan

Kent Furlong

Drs. Angie and Andrew McVie

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Gadsey

Carrie and Colin Menser

The Giompoletti Family

Ms. Mandy Milek

Chelsie and Hubert Worrell Anonymous (4)

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GIFT CLUB D O N O R S The following donors are acknowledged for their gifts given from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 supporting Franklin Road Academy's Annual Fund.

PANTHER CLUB

Heather and Michael Hale

Susannah and Jeffrey Millar

$1,000 - $2,499

Gigi and George Hanna

Jami and Ryan Miller

Rachel and Erik Herbert

Jennifer and Aaron Montlary

Amber and John Arnold

Pauline and Rob Hilkin

Dr. Susan Mott-Coles

Michelle and Trey Horne

Dr. and Mrs. James A.S. Muldowney, III

Mr. and Mrs. Kent M. Hoskins

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hyde

Elizabeth and David Newman

Susan and Mark Isaacs

Amy and Peter Norman

Christy and Lane Jackson

Karen and Robert Norton

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johnson '84

The O;Brien Family

Jill Johnson and Dave Gallagher

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Ogden

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Johnson

Amy and James Otto

Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Jones

Karen and Mark Palmieri

Arrieta Family Stephanie and Kennon Askew Allison and Phillip Barbe Traci and Tom Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Andy Beasley Catherine and Jeff Beemer Mr. Charles G. Beemer Mary Margaret and Tim Behncke Stacey and Jason Bennett Samantha and Chris Boyd Gina and Bill Bradshaw Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bueschen (Alison Carpenter '85) Liz and Ray Carollo The Carrico Family Holly and Jason Childress Andrea and Dan Cleeton '00 Ms. Beth Cole Jennifer and Chad Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis The Davis Family Kimmia and Brent Doolittle Mr. and Mrs. Cullen E. Douglass IV '83 Mr. Kevin and Dr. Ruth Ross Edmonds Wendy and Christopher Ellis Mr. and Mrs. M. Houston Estes '00 Mr. and Mrs. Kiel Fisher (Jacqueline Bracken '06) Mr. and Mrs. Chris Forstner (Whitney Kazmerowski '94) Ms. Amanda Fuller Dr. and Mrs. Chad Given (Carley Tucker '00)

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(Julie Colton '92)

Mr. and Mrs. Papin

Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn S. Jones

Diane and Barry Pearse

Elizabeth and Janay Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Pyles (Ashley

Ann-Marie Sutherland and Russell Kirk

Cunningham '92)

Mr. Mike Brown and Ms. Pam Koerner

Mr. and Mrs. Rome Ramirez

Jessica and Jeff Krones

Hollie and Paul Rapello

Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Kyne

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Robey

Lynn and Tim Lawyer

Jen Robinson

Dr. Kathryn Lewis and Mr. Robert P. Lewis

Tonya and Jeff Rush

Kim and Bob Looney

Tarala and Tim Rybacki

Mr. and Mrs. Austin Maddox

Jensi and Isaac Sanders '03

Mr. and Mrs. William Maggart

Becky and Jon Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Maggart

Jackie and Wally Shaw

Mr. James S. Main

Lisa and Eric Shepherd

Mr. John L. Maki

Lisa and Dan Sivley

Morgan and Paul Martin

Rita Springer

Deborah and Tavis McCourt

Paula and Greg Stuart

Mr. Todd Pewitt and

Mrs. Bolin K. Stumb

Mrs. Laing P. McCullough '01

Mr. Thomas H. Suitt III

The McCullough Family

Mr. David Tachek

Dr. and Mrs. James G. McDowell, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Tant

Ann and Al McKinney

Roxane and Alan Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Y. McMillin

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Turner

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Militante

Beth and Todd Vessel

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Weisser

Carrie and Kevin Finnegan

Mrs. Meredith G. Pritchartt

Mr. Jeremy H. White '00

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fleckenstein

Stephanie Schultz and Cale Queen

Misty and T. Chad White

(Madeline Matthews '07)

Jorie and Chip Reeves

Leah and Justin Willingham

The Fox Family

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rigsby

Mr. and Mrs. Karey Witty

Mr. and Mrs. Marcus J. Gilmour

Melissa and Michael Robinson

Leslie and Terry Woodall

Meredith and David Gilpin

Lisa and Evelio Rodriguez

Kelly and Bill Zullo

Sue and Bud Graham

Jenn and Cary Rosenblum

Anonymous (17)

Carlin and Baird Graham

Kristen and Robert Ross

Karen and Harley Handegard

Sue and Mike Salato

Hazlitt Family

Rachel and Nathan Sanders '06

Ms. Alana Thomas Hilkin

Kate and Brad Scarbrough

Mrs. Jacqueline B. Hilyer

Kirsten and Frank Schriner

Martin and Sarah Henry Akin

Dawn and Richard Ho

Gracie and Frank Schriner, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William P. Alderson '89

Adele and Clint Holloway

Carly and Allan Schroeder

Kimberly and Chris Hood

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schutt

BLUE AND WHITE CLUB $500 - $999

(Jodi Gregory '89) Elizabeth and Ernesto Aldrete

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Janbakhsh

Mrs. Carly Bowen Anbouba '12

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Johnson '98

(Kristie Koerner '04) Lisa and Cameron Shearer Mrs. Betty Sue Sherwood

Stacey and Steve Anderson

(Ashley Jenny '98)

Medya and Ibrahim Ariyan

Amy and Rod Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Simons

Mr. David Axford and Ms. Darlene Marsh

Bess and Brandon Knox

Jenna and Chris Sobey

Betsey and David Bachert

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Koogler

Katherine and Christopher Spencer

Dr. Dana Bannerman and Amy Bannerman

(Holly Pewitt '95)

Mr. Justice Springer '23

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Bassett

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kouchoukos

Carrie and Andrew Stokes

Mr. Glen Bates and

Jen and Chris Kovalcik

Angela and Alan Taylor

Linda and Ed Kraft

Diane and Eric Taylor

Catherine Beemer

Dr. Goran Kralj and Heather Kralj

Mrs. Teresa Taylor

Nancy and David Benskin

Ms. Kristin Stegall Locke '96

Jo and Joel Thacker

Mr. and Mrs. George Bird

Mrs. Beth R. Loudermilk

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Thompson

Mrs. Beckie Simmons Bates

Lora and Jim MacKenzie

Mary Scott and Dan Thorne '98

Anna and Jaz Boon

Diane and Douglas Mackenzie

Julie and Will Trapp

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Bowling

Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Masterson

Ms. Jan Tucker

Mr. and Mrs. Kemper P. Maxwell '91

Debbie and John Van Mol

The Brock Family

Lynley and Tee McCarley '94

Kristin and Darrell Vanzant

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brock

Mr. and Mrs. Chan McCullough

Trish and Mike Walsh

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bumgardner

Tara and Bryan Meng

Stacy and Tyler Waugh

Chris and Ben Burns

LaDonna and Ron Merville

Mr. and Mrs. Marty West

Annette and Joe Calloway

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Miller

Dr. and Mrs. Rick West

Amber and Kevin Carson

Elizabeth and Ben Miller

Marcia and Don White

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Charton

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Mondzelewski

Mackenzie and Charles Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chassaignac

Margaret Moore

Sarah and Steve Wilson

(Florence Stumb '95)

Dr. and Mrs. John Murray

Marilyn and Stan Wilson

Starling and David Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nash

Emily and Rich Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Brett Claxton

Mr. and Mrs. Chase G. Neely

Stacie and Chuck Witkowski

Mr. Christopher D. Coats

Ms. Michele Onken

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Woodard, Jr. '79

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Cook, Jr.

The Otillio Family

Jen and Rick Ybarra

Mr. Bryan Coston

Ms. Lauren Painter '02 and

Anonymous (20)

(Mrs. Katherine Clarke '89)

(Susan Peppers '84)

Kayla and Donnie Counts

Mr. Andrew Wheat

Mr. David Dawson and Dr. Garrett Dawson

Mr. and Mrs. Kris Palmerton

Rachael and Steve DuPerrieu

Mary and Jason Perrine

Mrs. Ann Ennis

Aline and Jon Pinkston '90

Jayne Jewell and Alphonso Esposito

Mr. John Piovarcy and

Mrs. Charles W. Fentress

Ms. Kelly Kirby-Piovarcy

ALPHA AND OMEGA CLUB Gifts up to $499 Mr. Sean Adams Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Adkins

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Mr. Raman Advani '23

Ms. Karolina Calderon '29

Mr. David Daugherty

Ms. Katherine Akers '10

Karla and Conrad Callahan

Mrs. Julie Stroup Davis '82

Mr. and Mrs. Don Albright

Mr. William L. Campbell, Jr. '87

Lauren and De Dawkins

Estelle and Jim Alexander

Dr. and Mrs. Bill Campbell

The de Gracia Family

Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carlton

Trudy, Alex, Gretchen, and

Dr. Mary-Margaret Allen and

Mr. and Mrs. David Carpenter

Samantha Dedman Dr. and Mrs. Tim Deering

Mr. Shawn Allen

(Savannah White '09)

Ms. McKenna Allen

Ms. Caroline Carter '18

Mr. and Mrs. Craig B. DeJean

Ms. Laura Allen and Mr. Roger Sullivan

Mrs. Jackie Cascarano

Mr. Drake Denning '23

Mr. R. Chancellor Allen, Jr. '92

Mr. RJ Casey '22

Ms. Stephanie DeSantis

Ms. Mitchell Anderson '23

Ms. Riley Casey '17

Ms. Maddi Devey

Mr. and Mrs. Max Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chambers

Rebecca and Christy DiNapoli

Ms. AnneMarie Chambers

Ms. Caroline Dinker '22

Erin and Ben Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Chandler

Diane and Mike Dioguardi

Joseph and Molly Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chapman

Mrs. Kathleen Disspayne '91

Chelsea and Jason Anstead

Mr. Isaac Childress '23

Mr. John R. Dorris, Jr. '83

Ms. Jennifer Archie

Brittney and Ty Clark

Dove Family

Courtney and Michael Atnip

Channing and Khari Clark

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dugger

Mr. and Mrs. Bubba Auberson

Dana and George Clay

Ms. Jenna Dunham

Mr. and Mrs. Christian Ayvar Barrera

Mr. Hasan Clayton

Mrs. Loribeth Jinkins Dunn

Mr. Charles Bagdy and Ms. Bonnie Barker

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cleveland

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edwards

Deborah and Scott Bailey

Ms. Emily Clevenger

MaryDe Elliston

Ms. Stacey Banks-Houston

Mr. Blake Clifton

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Elrod '92

Ms. Leigh Ann Gordon Barnes

Mr. and Mrs. Kris Climer

Mr. and Mrs. John Emrhein

Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Barnes

Mrs. Rosalie Colanero

Mr. Aidan Esposito '23

Mr. and Mrs. William P. Barnes

Denyel and Mark Coleman

Mr. Clarence M. Fayne, Sr.

Mr. Michael Bartha

Mr. and Mrs. Joc Collignon '00

Mary Alice and Jesse Felker

Jennifer and Mike Barton

Mr. Steve A. Compton

Mr. Brandon Ferguson

Ms. Lisa Buchanan Baskin '81

Mr. Jake Connolly '23

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ferrell (Anne Blewett '93)

Ms. Casandra Bates

Mr. and Mrs. Monore Coogler

Ms. Stephanie Feyes

Amy Baugh

Preston Elizabeth Cooper

Ms. Meredith Fifer and Mr. Alex Prieu

Mr. John Baugh III

Karen and William Cooper

Mrs. Gretchen Fisher

Jennifer and Greg Bays

Mr. Zane Cooper '23

Ms. Julia Fleming

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bednarz

Mr. Hayden Copeland

Laura and Jack Franklin

Kaci and Dan Benedetti

Christie and Matt Corey

Mr. Addrian Frederick

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Bernard, Jr.

Lauren and Matt Cost

Ms. Hayley Fuller '18

Cyndi Blalock

Ms. Julia Couch

Mr. and Ms. David Gallagher

Mr. Ross Bolen

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Counts

Martha and Keith Garman

(Kaissling Akers '11)

Wendy and Josh Bowling Mary and Tom Boyd Ms. Lily Grace Bradford '23

(Betty James ) Mr. and Mrs. William Crabtree (Sharon Pewitt '99)

Jeanine and Brad Garner Danielle Garofolo Hedges and Sean O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gaunt '91

Mr. Ben Bradshaw '23

Ms. Amy Crace

Amanda Potter Gibbs '91

Ms. Lauren Branham

Carina and Mark Cristofalo

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gilpin

Ms. Erica Brown and

Mr. Joe Crocker '23

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Gilreath

Mr. and Mrs. Watkins Crockett

Mr. Landon Goff '23

Robin "Birdie" Brown

Mr. Ty Culver '23

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Goldthorpe

Ms. Ashlyn Bufton

Mr. Hayes Dalton '21

Ms. Julia Goodin

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Burley

Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Dalton '88

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas C. Gordon

Mr. Brandon Williams

Ms. Sarah J. Cady

(Mary-Evelyn Holder '90)

Amy and Bennett Graham

Ms. Corri Calandra

Mr. Arthur D'Angelo

Meaghen and Tim Greene

Mr. Rafa Calderon '29

Bethany and Bill Darsinos

Krista and Jim Greene

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Jennifer and William Greenleaf

Elizabeth and Hunter Humphreys

Mr. and Mrs. Jere Manning

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Haemmerlein

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Irby

Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Marberry '14

(Brittany Blalock '02)

Maggie and Carlton Jackson

(Christine Matthews '12)

Ms. MC Hagan '23

The Jaques Family

Ms. Barbara Marks

Shannon and Neal Hager

The Jaulin Family (Meredith MacLeod '06)

Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Marquez

Melanie and Jason Hale

Ms. Lucy Jenkins '34

Angelica and Cody Marsh

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hallock '05

Mr. Quinn Jenkins '28

Mrs. Mary Martin

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Halloran

Bailey and Seth Johnson

Ivelisse and Blake Martin

Ms. Paige Johnson '19

Meredith and Jeff Marwill

Margaret and Jeremy Hamilton

Dr. and Mrs. Eric G. Johnson

Jenny Matthews '02 and Holcomb Burke

Mr. and Mrs. Brock Hammat

Mrs. Amy Beth Jones

Ms. Laura Matthews '04

Mr. and Mrs. Waddy Hammond '85

Mr. Keith Jones

Marie and Porter Maxwell

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hampton

The Kaczynski Family

Barbara and David McCall

Mary Caradine and Greg Hamrick

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton K. Kaiser

Mrs. Patricia B. McCarley

Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hanley

Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Keener

Mr. and Mrs. Will McCauley

Amanda and Clayton Kellum

Mr. Ryan McDonald '05

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy R. Hannah

Dr. Josephine Kelso

Mr. Trip McDowell III '23

Mr. Matt Hanson

The Kern Family

Mr. Jack McGuire '23

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. V. Harold

Sherrie and Cal Kern

Mr. Miller McKee '13

Ms. Ginger Y. Harper '90

LaTonya and Lee Kinnard

Mrs. Kitty Boyte McKee

Tanya and Chuck Harris

Ms. Kelly Klingbeil

Courtney and John McLarty

Ms. Renee Harris

Ms. Becky Knight

Mr. and Mrs. Sean R. McLeod '99

Estie and Rhett Harris

Mr. John A. Koerner

Sheran and David McNatt

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Kohler

Dr. and Mrs. Robert McVie

Evan Harris for Noah, Natalie, and

Ms. Yvonne Kordus

Ashley and RJ Meacham

Ms. Nutcha Kornsuwan '10

Ms. Lilly Meng '23

Amy and Michael Hartleroad

Jennifer Kraus

Melinda and Jerrod Menz

Dr. Alisha Hayes and

(Lori Dioguardi '88)

(Lisa Kimery '85)

Noelle

Mrs. Tricia Kriese

Mr. and Mrs. Eddy W. Messick

Mr. Shawn Hayes

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kuck

Liz and Mark Miller

Mr. Jamaal Haywood

Margaret and Dick Kuck

Katherine and Jimmy Miller (Mr. James

Nancy and Ricky Henderson

Mrs. Lui Lai

Karin and Blake Hensley

Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Lamm

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Mitchell

Alexa and Elliott Herbold

The Lance Family

Mr. and Mrs. R. Dale Mitchell

Katrina and Greg Herman

Carolyn and Jim Leath

Lori and Shelby Mitchell

Maggie and Chase Herndon

Mr. Garrett Lee '26

Mr. Tanner Mogul '23

Dr. Sonia Brady Higdon

Mr. Baxter Lee '28

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Moix

Dr. and Mrs. George A. Hill

Mr. Thomas Lee '32

Taylor and Whit Moloney

Vicki and Matt Hill

Mr. Bobby O. Leib III '06

Ms. Ivy Montgomery

Patsy and John Holden

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Lentz

Mr. Conner Moore '21

Mr. Calvin Holmes, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Lester

Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Moore '09

Sarah and Chris Holstein

Dani and Jim Lewis

Yatasha and David Moore

The Holtschlag Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ligon '89

Ms. Beatriz Morales

Kristen and Jay Hope

Mr. Nate Lindseth '25

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Morency

Mr. Hyatt Horne '23

Ms. Carol Lindsey

Ms. Karen Morgan

Dr. Judith Howell

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Longworth

Ms. Joyce Morris

Mr. Christian Howell '23

(Julianne Murphy '09)

H. Miller, Jr. '88)

Steve Morris

Kelly J. Huddleston

Mr. and Mrs. E. Jon Looney

Dr. and Mrs. Harold Morse

Susan and Bill Huggins

Sarah and Chris Lusk

Kimberly and Perry Moulds

Ms. Courtney Hulme '11

Ms. Anna A. MacDougall

Peggy and Bob Moulds

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hulme

Mr. and Mrs. David R. Mack '80

Mr. James Muldowney, IV '25

Ms. Caitlin Maguire

Ms. Kira Murphy '20

(Dayna Avery '82)

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Mark, Tanelle, and Kira Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. R. Shannon Pollard, Jr. '92

Ms. Lisa Schaad The Schaedle Family

Tara and Lea Murphy

Brittany and Christian Portalatin

Mrs. Nancy Schmeal

Ms. Emily Nance '16

Connie and Jack Potter

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher C. Schmoke

Ms. Sarah Nance '18

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powers

Ms. Carly Schneider

Mr. Peter Nau '23

Mr. Noah Prosser '23

Jodi and Matt Schroer

Ann and Gene Nau

Mr. Patrick Ramey

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin N. Scruggs

Roberta and Scott Neely

Krista and Reggie Ramsey

Ms. Beth Seeley

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Neilson

(Krista Smith '93)

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Seneker

Ms. Maggie Nelson '19

Susan and Tom Ranew

Meg and Pete Sergel

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan A. Nelson

Katherine and Brian Rauscher

Ms. Kaylee Shackleford

Ms. Lynn Nerderman

Lauren Reed and Brad Williams

Mr. Mike Shafer

Ms. Caroline Newman '23

Karlyn and Mike Reedy

Mr. Ryan Shafer '22

Sarah and Scott Nichols

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rhoden

Ms. Sam Shafer '19

Mr. Matthew Norman '23

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rhodes

Mr. Brian C. Shaffrey

(Allison Sutton '96)

Sonnie and Phil Shay

Ms. Marie W. Nowell Mr. and Mrs. James Oliff

Mr. Matthew Rice

Mr. Alex Shearer '23

Kerry and Trevor Olson

Ms. Holley Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Sherry

Ms. Elizabeth Orr

Ms. Kendall Robinson '23

Ami and Sean Simons

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Osteen, Jr.

Ms. Julianne Robinson

Mrs. Nikki Simpson

Ms. Kenna Otero '23

Ms. Jamie Robinson '01

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Sizemore III

Jen and Juan Otero

Mr. Jeff Robinson '80

Mr. and Mrs. Barda S. Sizemore

Ms. Sky Ozari '23

Ms. Taylor Robinson '24

Mr. and Mrs. Zach Smeykal '08

Cynthia Painter

Ms. Bailey Robinson '27

(Emily Canady '08)

Mr. Tyler Parker

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ross

Ms. Taylor Smith '21

Mr. Graham Pave '23

Mr. and Mrs. John Rudesheim

Mr. Brant T. Smith

Claudia Pearman

(Tyler Hancock '09)

Camille Suttle Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Jere D. Pewitt

Amanda and Stephen Rush

Colonel Terry Smith

Nancy Pham and Vin Phan

Elizabeth and Ryan Saffle

Ms. Terri Snider

Ms. Amanda Phelan

Mr. and Mrs. Jay Salato '03

Ms. Diana Sobey

Mrs. Ashley Love Phillips '05

(Kristin Garman '05)

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sohr '07

Mr. Tommy Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sanders

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Speck

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Pickney

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Sandford

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sposato

(Abby Wharton '11)

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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Stacy

Courtney and Russell Tyree

Mr. Hale Williamson III '17

Mr. Anderson Stewart '23

Mrs. Gwen Vacek

Ms. Ashley Willits

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Strazzeri

Mr. and Mrs. Jamie C. Vance

Michele Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Brock Sturdivant

(Millicent Van Mol '95)

Rhonda and Johnny Wilson

Ms. Lauren Sullivan

The Vergara Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jon S. Wilson

Mrs. Katie Sullivan

Dana and Shawn Verner

Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson

Ashley Sanders Sullivan ('88) and

Mr. Reed Vickers '23

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wiser

Hillary and Stephen Vickers

Mrs. Kelli Wisthoff

Sarah and William Sullivan

Heather and Damon Vincent

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Witherow

Barbara and James Swearingen

Tara and Chris Vlahos

Mrs. Janette Peters Wolf '02

Ms. Ellie Tackett '23

Mr. Chanler Vo '23

Mr. Mark Wood

Mr. and Mrs. Jon K. Takahashi

Ashley and Russ Wade

Ms. Mary Lynn Woodward

Danielle and Read Talley

Mr. Andrew Wagner and

Ms. Sunny Yoo

Mr. Clifton Tant '23

Mrs. Christina Zhang

Mrs. Kim Young

Ms. Alex Taylor '21

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker

Megan and John Zarling

Mr. and Ms. Matthew Teague

Melinda and Mark Walker

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Zenner

Catherine and John Teasley

Ms. Michelle Waterman

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Zepeda

Ms. Christina Theodoru

Ms. Maggie Waxter

Nancy and Mike Zoretic

Dr. and Mrs. Brodrick Thomas

Li and Bryan Weaver

Anonymous (59)

Barry M. Thomas

Ms. Kate Webber

Mrs. Pattie Thompson

Dr. and Mrs. James Weeks

Mr. and Mrs. Brendan A. Thompson

Mr. Woody Weicker '16

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Thornton

Mrs. Lucy B. Weicker

Martha and Ernest Tisdale

Ms. Nicole West '18

Judy B. Travis

Ms. Karen Brush White '87

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Troutt

Karla and Will White

Jeff Sullivan

(Jodi Vann '99)

Ms. Karley Whitehead

Mr. and Mrs. W. David Tucker

Leta and Mark Wildasin

Mr. and Mrs. David R. Turnbull, IV

Mr. Taylor Williams '23

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Turner

Mr. Mark Williams

Mr. Alex Turner '18

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Turpin

Mr. Kelton Williamson '20

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Financial Summary

2022-23 ANNUAL FUND AT-A-GLANCE Total Number of Donors

945

Leadership Giving Total

$972,922

Leadership Donors Giving $2,500+ Total Amount Raised

166

$1,227,919

ANNUAL FUND DONOR PARTICIPATION Faculty & Staff

100%

Current Parent

88%

Trustee

100%

Grandparent

13%

Alumni

5%

Parent of Alumni

7%

ANNUAL FUND FAMILY OF FUNDS

Area of Greatest Need 90% Academics 4% Athletics 2% Financial Aid 2% Spiritual Life 1% Fine & Performing Arts 1%

OVERALL FUNDRAISING TOTALS Capital Campaign

$ 5,378,650

Stars & Guitars

$

718,058

Friends of the Arts

$

13,515

Grand Total

$ 7,464,627

Annual Fund Golf Classic Boosters

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$ 1,227,919 $

$

45,285

81,200

OUR GENEROUS VOLUNTEERS The following individuals have dedicated their time, energy, and talents to the mission of Franklin Road Academy. We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers for enhancing the student experience, helping us build a strong sense of community, and setting a good example of servant leadership for our students.

ANNUAL FUND VOLUNTEERS Sara Elizabeth and William Bradford Marilynn and Steve Halas Lindsay and Marc Jenkins Blair and Mark Bego

GRADE LEVEL VOLUNTEERS

Kat Dec Stephanie Askew Tiffany Kern Rachel Faulkner Cassie Paine Kelly Lebow Rekeshia Bennett and Amy Chaffin Courtney Fassett and Abby Giompoletti Bonnie Paik and Ashley Wade Sonnie Shay and Diane Taylor Paula Garcia de Quevedo and Katie Trokey Marqui Jordan and Abby Spencer Mary Alice Felker and Katherine Goodson Alison McGuire and Elizabeth Newman

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS Dr. Kimberly Moulds Alison McGuire Tarala Rybacki Jennifer Ogden Beth Dinkel Jeanine Garner Melissa Killinger Michell Waterman Nicky Nash Amy Otto Jessica Tompkins

BOOSTER CLUB

Meg and Jon Takahashi Wendy and Eddie Gadsey Allison and Marty Kaufman Mary Alice and Jesse Felker Carrie & Dr. Kevin Finnegan

STARS & GUITARS Ellie Axford, Co-Chair Ivelisse Martin, Co-Chair Stephanie Askew Blair Bego Karla Calderon Brooke Clay

All-School Upper School Middle School Lower School Pre-K and JK Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

President and US Musical Secretary Treasurer Flowers MS Musical Membership Cocoa and Carols LS Performing Arts Visual Art Choir Band

Dana & Phillip Nappi Meredith and James Oliff Abby and Jamie Spencer Gabrielle and Brian Wesley Melissa and Jeb Beasley

Brooke Edgeworth Courtney Fassett Abbie Giompoletti Amy Graham Jennifer Greenleaf Michelle Horne Lane Jackson

PARENT ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP Paul Stiefvater Lori Breaux-Mitchell Jenny Scarlett Adele Holloway Rachel Faulkner Ashley Pyles Dana Nappi Yatasha Moore Stephanie Mitchell

President VP/President Elect Secretary Treasurer VP Lower School VP Middle School VP Upper School VP Community-Wide VP Community-Wide

PARENT ASSOCIATION CHAIRS Kristopher Rattner Meredith Jaulin Amanda Godown Meghan Lamson Sarah Lusk Blair Bego Lacy Stanchfield

PreK-K Summer Social Grade 1-4 Summer Social LS Ice Cream Social

LS Christmas Decor Teacher Appreciation Lunch (1st/2nd)

Kate Harris Clair Kuck

Teacher Appreciation Lunch (3rd/4th)

Karla White Lora Mackenzie Leslie Sanders

Teacher Appreciation Lunch (EC) LS Daddy/Daughter Dance

Kat Dec Dawn Ho

LS Mother/Son Event

Rekeshia Bennett Katie Trokey Katherine Goodson Ellen Marlow Lisa Olson Alison Crocker Diane Taylor Brittainy Jones

MS Meet in the Middle MS Chair Christmas Decor US Teacher Appreciation US Christmas Decor US Senior Tree Spaghetti Supper

Katie Lown Nicky Nash

Service Life

Diana Fassbender Neha Campbell

Come See Santa

Kelly Lebow Susan Lonon

Taste of Christmas

Susan Lonon

End of Year Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Tiffany Kern Jessica Krones Lynn Lawyer Kelly Lebow Susan Lonon Emily Lunceford Sarah Lusk

Lora MacKenzie Heather McDowell-Levin Angie McVie Debbie Militante Emily Murphy Amy Nau Brittany Portalatin

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STARS & GUITARS Funds raised from this annual gala have had a significant impact on our school community, and this year we raised over $700,000. Proceeds from Stars and Guitars benefit each FRA student every day by providing financial support across campus for our academic programs, arts, athletics, and much more. Thank you for being a part of this wonderful night for FRA! EVENT SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR Green Hills Pharmacy

PATRON SPONSOR BMW of Nashville

CHA CHA CHA LEVEL

PMC/Cahill and McCarley Families Sunda/Kat and Billy Dec Athens Distributing Co./The Speed Family

CONGA LEVEL

Austermiller Roofing & Construction Equitable Trust Bayfield Partners Investment Bank Team Construction/Mingus Family

MAMBO LEVEL

Monica and Sam Shellabarger Jessica and Chris Tompkins

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Heather McDowell-Levin and Adam Levin Lacy and Darin Stanchfield Brittany and William Haugh BDO/Vin Phan Taylor and Sean Ramsey b.creativ/ Blair and Mark Bego Beasley and Calderon Families Anderson, Bryant, Herbert, Manzanares, and Simpler Families Brooke and Gregg Boling Copperman, Greenleaf, Nash, Olson, and Spencer Families Bean and Koch Families Jones Legacy Group Allen, Axford, Clay, Graffeo, and Otto Families Lawyer, Martin, Ransom, Rigsby, and Turner Families Margaret and Jeremy Hamilton

Kimmia and Brent Doolittle Touching Hearts at Home/Haley and Bryan Johnson Elizabeth and Ryan Saffle Akin, Hughes, Menser, Reed, and Sanders Families Alvis, Faulkner, Hope, Otillio, and Sobey Families Jani-King of Nashvillle/Carla and Victor Berrios Stone, Rudolph, and Henry, PLC Adrienne and Richard McRae Lynn and Charles Moll Jaimie and Jon Robinson Anonymous (3)

RAISE THE PADDLE

Dr. and Mrs. Bret Alvis Ms. Penny Austermiller Mr. and Mrs. Jeb Beasley Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bego Mr. and Mrs. Jason Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Boling Mr. and Mrs. John Brock Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Brooks IV Mr. and Mrs. Ben A. Burns Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Cahill Mr. and Mrs. Sean R. Casey Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cassiol Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chaffin Mr. and Mrs. William T. Chapman IV Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chassaignac Mr. William H. Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dinkel Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Doolittle Mr. and Mrs. Kris Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Paul Edwards Drs. Wendy and Christopher R. Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Faulkner Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Felker Ms. Julia Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Floyd Ms. Tobi J. Frankfather Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Gadsey Dr. and Mrs. David Gilpin Mr. and Mrs. Noel Glasgow Mr. and Mrs. Chris Goodson Mrs. Eleanor R. Graham Mrs. Brittany A. Haemmerlein Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hale Mr. Jeremy Hamilton and Dr. Margaret Hamilton

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Harris Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hartleroad Mr. and Mrs. William C. Haugh Dr. Caroline Hemyari and Mr. Ali Hemyari Dr. Kristen Hope and Mr. James Hope Dr. Chris Hughes and Dr. Liz Hughes Ms. Mary E. Hulsey Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Josh Jenkins-Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Jungmichel Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Keener Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kovalcik Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kuck Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lamson Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Lentz Dr. Jared Lonon Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lusk Dr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Mackenzie Mr. and Mrs. Theodore T. McCarley, IV Mr. and Mrs. John McLarty Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. McRae III Drs. Andrew and Angela McVie Mr. Colin Menser and Dr. Carrie Menser Mr. and Mrs. Gary Militante Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mingus, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moll Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Moloney Mr. and Mrs. Aaron V. Montlary Mr. and Mrs. James F. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Lea Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Olson Mr. and Mrs. Ashish V. Patel Mr. Michael Peacock and Mrs. Tara Scarlett

Mr. and Mrs. John Peets Mr. and Mrs. Jason L. Pyles Mr. and Mrs. Sean A. Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ransom Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rhodes Ms. Adrienne Richardson Mr. Eric Richardson Mr. and Mrs. James Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Jon Robinson Dr. Carrie A. Berryman and Mr. Marcel Rodriguez Ramazzini Mr. and Mrs. Kristofer R. Saffle Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sanderson Mr. and Mrs. William Schaedle Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Schneider Dr. and Mrs. Karl Sillay Dr. Chris Sobey and Dr. Jenna Helmer Sobey Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Speed Mr. Karl Spruels Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Succop Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Tannehill Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Tant Mr. and Mrs. Joel L. Thacker Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Thorne Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Tompkins Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Walker Mr. and Mrs. Brian Weisser Mr. and Mrs. William T. White Mr. and Mrs. Terry E. Woodall Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woodard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chase Worrell Mr. and Mrs. Jason P. Zachariah

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WHY WE GIVE LAURA AND JASON ZACHARIAH

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Two years ago, when we decided to

FRA differentiates itself in many incredible ways,

enroll our children at FRA, we didn’t

but its heart is the most important to us. The

just find a school—we discovered a

sense of belonging, the welcoming campus, and

community that resonated with our

the genuinely caring faculty are unparalleled. We

values and aspirations for our kids' futures.

can quickly sum up our experience here: loving, embracing, and supportive. We’ve been welcomed

Our family was moving from Louisville to Nashville,

into a resilient community that we feel isn’t only

and when we arrived to tour FRA, the warmth and

shaping our kids into the best they can be but our

kindness were immediately palpable. Initially, we

family as well.

were looking for our son, Ean, but little did we know we would also be excited and ready to enroll

Looking ahead, we are already excited for Ean and

our daughter, Lilly as well. The curriculum, mission,

Lilly’s futures after witnessing the achievements of

and blend of values and spirituality within a co-ed

older students and knowing that our children are

setting all felt like the perfect fit.

supported by a community that thrives on love and achievement. They're being prepared holistically—

For the last year and a half, watching our children

for college and beyond. By supporting FRA, we’re

evolve at FRA has been the most rewarding

supporting a mission unique to Nashville, and

experience. Ean found his passion in sports and

through our investment, we get the privilege of

extracurricular activities, becoming deeply involved

seeing it impact students, families, and our world

and excelling academically. We have seen him

at large. We want to teach the importance of

grow into a student leader, expanding his athletic

philanthropy to our children and ensure that a place

talents and emotional intelligence, which has been

so dear to us continues to thrive.

truly remarkable.

We want to support causes and places close to On the other hand, Lilly has explored her creativity

our hearts, like FRA, which stands for values of

and drive within the classroom, embracing new

kindness and connection. FRA's growth aligns with

experiences and challenging herself academically.

our aspirations, making it a natural choice for our

Although moving schools for any child can be

support. It's where our children flourish and will

daunting, FRA embraced and nurtured them,

continue to grow, and we're proud to invest in their

shaping them into the best versions of themselves.

future and the generations to follow them.

"By supporting FRA, we’re supporting a mission unique to Nashville, and through our investment, we get the privilege of seeing it impact students, families, and our world at large."

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