2020 GACS Today Magazine

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PRESIDENT Dr. Scott Harsh

EDITOR Christina Salter

CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Paul Cable Sydney Deardorff Dr. David Fincher Steffanie Garner Dr. Scott Harsh Kaleigh Hartley Rachel Moye Elisa Restea Christina Salter Christopher Sharp Katherine White

DESIGN Gokoro Design

PHOTOGRAPHY Jeremy Beauchamp Gregory Miller Rachel Moye

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Our hope is that you would be enriched by the vignettes of campus life and be inspired by the many great feats of our students, teachers, and alumni. We are excited about the future these individuals will help to shape, and are thrilled to share their stories with you.

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EDITORIAL CREDITS

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

CONTENTS 2 OUR WAY MAKER

4 THE YEAR 2020

7 GAC TRAILBLAZERS

11 ACADEMICS

25 ARTS

35 ATHLETICS

45 SPIRITUAL LIFE

53 ALUMNI

71 ANNUAL REPORT

Our Way Maker

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here’s a contemporary worship song called “Way Maker” that comes to mind as I reflect on the past 12 months. Written by a Nigerian gospel singer, Sinach, and first released as a single in December 2015, the song has been made popular by other

recording artists as the message resonates profoundly in challenging times. The lyrics include: “You are a way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness. My God, that is who You are.” In a year marked with national and global challenges, this song reminds us that our Way Maker is present in times of need, provides comfort when we hurt, and points our feet in the way we should go.

Each school year provides times to celebrate and times to reflect, but these past 12 months have been profound.

This time last year, we were enjoying “normal” school life— fall sports, Homecoming, Grandparents Day, Christmas at GAC, and planning for 2020. We had an eye to the future, taking GAC forward again, having launched Ethos, our online platform in 2018, and added a hybrid option to open new avenues of learning in 2019. We were in the midst of researching and building partnerships and creating innovative learning opportunities for students. You’ve come to expect that from GAC, and we expect nothing less of ourselves. GAC Sync was a part of what we thought was evolving in education but we didn’t know it would come to fruition so quickly. (See “GAC Sync: Advancing GAC Students with Innovative Educational Model” on page 12.)

But, we should not be surprised when the Way Maker is at work. As the dramatic turn of events in the spring of 2020 took place, the GAC community navigated the shelter-in-place mandate, and its after-shocks; the view of ‘normal’ school life was interrupted. As our leaders, teachers and staff worked tirelessly to reopen the campus for the 2020-2021 school year, we looked

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for guidance, strength and

or athletic field, the stage or a

I hope you’ll enjoy the stories in

wisdom from the Way Maker

potter’s wheel.

the pages ahead, that you’ll join

and we used the theme “Better

us in celebrating God’s provision,

Together” to build that vision.

When we stop the rush of the

and dream with us as God leads

As you see through the rest of

moment and have an opportunity

us forward.

the magazine, the continuum of

to reflect on the seasons of life, we

time and transitioning from one

can see God’s hand in every detail.

school experience to another,

The 2020-2021 academic year is not

one school level to the next, GAC

finished yet; there is still much more

is committed to transformative

to experience. And as the refrain

education experiences for every

of that song beautifully explains

student. Allowing them to pursue

“you are here working in this place…

gifts from the Way Maker—

touching every heart… turning lives

whether it be in the classroom

around …” GAC looks to the Way

Scott Harsh, Ed. D

or courtroom, the science lab

Maker now more than ever.

GAC President

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ACADEMICS

GAC students created a large banner with a positive message to display outside their home, lifting the spirits of those in their local community.

The Year

2020 LIFE AND LEARNING, REIMAGINED

Had we been asked last year in the throes of holiday celebrations to imagine a future where potlucks, neighborhood parties, and concerts were indefinitely postponed, where people were afraid to go in public without a face covering, where constant sanitizing was the order of the day, where there was a shortage of medical supplies, toilet paper, and disinfecting wipes, we would have been hard-pressed to visualize any of it. And yet this has now become the “new normal”. The year 2020 will go down in history as a time many would describe as challenging, disconnected and lonely, and for some, heartbreaking due to the loss of loved ones to the effects of the coronavirus.

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There is nothing like a challenge, however, to bring out the best in people and communities. As a society and a school community, we were able to watch as people went out of their way to show kindness, through acts great and small, such as dropping off treats at hospitals, donating medical supplies, leaving messages in windows and on sidewalks, sharing positive messages on social media, and connecting with friends and neighbors from a distance.

GAC’s own #gacfamilychallenge during the spring demonstrated how people can show up for one another and bring joy and light into the darkness.

At GAC, this was a season of growth and change. Teachers adapted their curriculum and connected with students in new ways through Zoom. Students adjusted their learning methods and made an extra effort to stay in touch with their classmates through FaceTime, social media, and drive-by visits.

Parents were the real MVPs, juggling jobs while also helping their children with schoolwork. The struggle was, and still is, real for many.

Through all of this, GAC leaders have been committed to supporting students and their families. From virtual events to keep the school family connected, to sending bluelight computer glasses in the mail and dropping off special treats to teachers and seniors at their homes.

We also issued tuition payment refunds, established the GAC Family Assistance Fund, and responded to feedback and concerns. The support and love has been ongoing. GAC leadership has communicated with families this year as never before.

During the spring, GAC hosted daily devotional videos from March 16 through May 21 which received over 20,000 plays; live streamed an Easter Chapel and End of Year Chapel; started a Community Connection resource hub with tips for virtual learning and social-emotional checkpoints; and hosted mini “master classes” for high school students with GAC alum relaying college experiences, career perspectives, and other topics. Connection, in every way possible, has been more important than ever before.

handled the COVID-19 response and the way the spring semester unfolded, despite challenging circumstances. Feedback from parents through forms and surveys speaks to the thoughtful approach that is a hallmark of being part of the GAC family. Parent Ericka Redding shared, “We are so blessed to have a community such as GAC to help guide us through these difficult times. I thank God every day for such a dedicated community. We are beyond grateful that we chose GAC for our son. During these times, the

Families used the time to connect in meaningful ways with GAC’s family challenges.

GAC sent all students blue-light glasses to help ease their eyes into the extra “screen time.”

Many families expressed appreciation for how GAC has

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THE YEAR 2020

DR.SCOTT HARSH, PRESIDENT

School during a pandemic is no simple task, but our teachers and staff members have handled it with grace, a spirit of optimism, and great ingenuity.

I’m also so very proud of our students. I am encouraged by their joy, eagerness for learning, love for each other, and overall added Dr. Harsh and other GAC leaders delivered appreciation signs of appreciation to all teachers at their homes to express gratitude for their hard work. for school. school demonstrated itself to be so much more than a premier private educational institution, but also a caring and dependable family. Words cannot express how blessed we feel right now.”

Many things were different this year but one thing has remained constant: GAC’s commitment to innovation.

GAC Sync was launched in August 2020 as a way to expand GAC’s academic offerings through a new learning model that would give students the flexibility to learn from home while still having access to the same opportunities and outcomes. The plans for GAC Sync were not new. After the successful launch of Ethos School and the Hybrid Program, GAC Sync is part of GAC’s vision to provide transformative learning for families that want options. Moreover, during the global pandemic, GAC Sync made it possible for students to be together, whether at home or in person, in spite of health challenges and great uncertainty. This is forward-thinking innovation in action, and GAC’s solution for preparing students for their best possible future, one where the only constant is change.

The year 2020 will be a year we never forget, and we believe the best is yet to come for GAC.

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MITSUE OSTAPIUK ‘21 ON SHELTER-IN-PLACE The idea of online learning was daunting at first. In the past, we did “online learning” on snow days, but those days were spent doing assignments. That was the fear many of my classmates had about the possibility of online learning for three months. But this time was different.

We stayed on a schedule and logged into our classes with our teachers and classmates at the same times we normally would. It’s hard to stay focused sometimes when you can’t physically interact with people. However, teachers really made an effort to make class fun and enjoyable. For example, in Spanish class, we introduced our dogs in Spanish, and we got to see everyone’s dog on camera. After the initial adjustment period, everything began to get easier. I started FaceTiming my friends for almost three hours every day to talk, do homework, or help one another study. I learned how to appreciate all of life because you never know when it will all go away and change. Shelter-in-place was a period of gratefulness for my life, family, and friends.

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GAC Trailblazers: The Manley Family

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s GAC opened its doors for the first time in 1968, Nilas and Ellen Manley took a step of faith and enrolled their two eldest daughters Debra and Cathy. In the years that followed, all eight Manley children joined the GAC family, with seven eventually graduating from GAC. Both Ellen and Nilas went to work as involved, dedicated parents, supportive of young GAC with their time, wisdom, resources, and energy.

Nilas and Ellen Manley

In 1977, Nilas was named to the GACS Board of Trustees, becoming the first Black Board member. He continued to serve with great dedication until 1998. For decades, Ellen dedicated herself to GAC, working as the first administrative assistant to the Elementary School principal and also doing a great deal of volunteer work to improve GAC. Together, they and their children shaped GAC with their deep commitment to Christ, and toward deeper inclusion of the full family of God. Today, 52 years after their first steps of faith, the Nilas and Ellen Manley Plaza has been named in their honor and memory. Many people influence our individual and collective lives and purpose; then a few make a lasting impact. In the first decades of GAC, the Manleys were difference makers. They were deeply engaged in virtually every aspect of GAC’s emerging culture and mission. Whether in a class or at school functions, from arts to music to athletics, you’d find yourself with one or more of the Manley children, or gathered in a parent function or spectator crowd with their steadfast Mother and Father. Their children, now adults, also made their own positive marks on GAC. After serving in the Air Force and a veteran of three wars, Nilas and Ellen raised their family in Atlanta. They believed deeply in their God-given responsibility to raise their children with great faith and high caliber learning combined. From their personal commitment to advance their children, to engagement in board governance, the Manleys helped further GAC’s focus on faith and learning. And all of GAC was made better.

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Nilas and Ellen Manley and their eight children, all of whom attended GAC.

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LEADING THE WAY IN FAITH, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

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he Civil Rights era was a time of great tension, and often schools were the battleground. Well after Brown vs Board of Education (1954), school systems found ways to maintain institutional racism and segregation through the 1960’s and 1970’s. Tragically, many private and Christian schools were established as “segregation academies,” either publicly or quietly acknowledging their central goals. In another landmark ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court declared school-sponsored prayer unconstitutional in the case of Engel v. Vitale (1962).

GAC launched during that time with the purpose to provide a “quality education in a Christian environment” with one the core goals of being a racially integrated school,” remarked Jesse Long in his book The Early Years. Leaders then believed they couldn’t be otherwise and still be Christian.

Nilas and Ellen both thought that education should support their faith and further Christian diversity, so they invested their lives in it. That also meant taking the leap to become personally engaged early with their children’s school. Nilas helped with fundraising. Ellen joined moms leadership and service groups like L.A.C.E. (GAC’s Ladies Association for Christian Education). And year after year, brought more of their eight children into the GAC family.

Chris Manley (‘85) remembers his parents’ “Intentional and

faith driven lives...lives of impact and service.”

The Manleys led in church progress too. Dr. David Fincher, GAC Chancellor, remembers “My first church home in Atlanta as a young adult was Moreland Avenue Church of Christ, one of the very few integrated churches in Atlanta then. I was shepherded there by a handful of elders--including Nilas Manley. As I came to teach and then serve as an administrator at GAC, there again as one of my leaders was board member—Nilas Manley. Mr. Manley was one of my “bosses” everywhere I went: in my spiritual growth at church, in GAC decision-making. His always gentle, wise guidance affected me in just about every aspect of my young adult Christian life and work.” Cathy Manley Cooper (GAC, ‘73) remembered that “Our parents provided needed strengthening for GAC, and we were up to the task.

But that task was always first and foremost that we are children of God, co-heirs with Christ and that the color of our skin was simply our outer shell. Yes, it brought and still brings more than its share of challenges. But we were created by an all-knowing being who knew that we would strive to help others see beyond our outer shells into the persons of our very being and the amazing spirit residing within.”

LASTING ACCOMPLISHMENTS. YET SELDOM EASY

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hough there was a deep desire by many for GAC to be inclusive and diverse, that didn’t mean acceptance by all, nor an easy path.

Growing through adolescence is challenging, no matter what. Going to a new Christian school added to the complexity of teen life. Tony Manley (GAC, ‘76): “This was the mid to late 1960s, and it was not-so-good a time to be a black male teenager living in a black community but going to a private (predominantly) white high school. This was a turbulent time not only in our public society but also in the church. I thought I wanted to go to public school, but Dad wanted me to have the best there was to offer and told me so more than once…

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No it was not always easy, but with my parents behind me and many of the leaders at GAC, I persevered.”

Mary Manley Rice (GAC, ‘74 ) points to the racial strife of our current times, and a hurtful time her parents experienced: “These past two months have been very difficult nationally.

The atmosphere [today] is so charged as painful realizations are made.

(GAC’s founding President) Jesse Long took a stand against a racial slur toward my parents in the 1970s by another student’s father at an Appreciation Dinner. Jesse called the father and explained GAC would not tolerate that type of behavior. David Fincher recounted the incident at my

mother’s funeral. David clarified GAC’s stance for inclusion and equity for all.

I appreciate what GAC represents and [the] work it is doing.”

Yet the Manleys were not looking for the “easy” road. Cathy saw that resolute commitment in her parents.

“They saw a purpose worth pursuing in a godly and caring fashion,” she offered. “I would say that my parents led a providential life. Dad and Mom were not the type of people to just give up when things got tough. They were raised in families where backing down was not an option. There was always some way to get things done.

I’d like to think that they passed that trait on to us kids.”

IMPACT AND AN ENDURING REMEMBRANCE

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fter a life of service, Nilas Manley passed away in 2009. Ellen continued caring for others as loving mom and grandmother until her own homecoming to God in 2019. Dr. Fincher was asked to conduct Ellen’s funeral and recalls “It was my honor to recall my time with the family on the GAC campus. Even with eight children, the Manleys gave generously of time, talents, and financial resources to the school. Their children were truly special and beloved. And that says something about the parents who shaped them. The Manleys were equal partners in causes for God, and they taught me and others so much.

Both because of the Manleys, Jesse’s full commitment, and GAC’s young board of that time, inclusion of the full family of God is built into GAC’s DNA today.”

Current Chair of the GACS Board of Trustees, Fernando Nasmyth said, “Hearing stories about the Manleys from those who knew them well is a testament to their deep faith in God and their service to our country. Their love for their children was evident in the sacrifices they made to ensure that they were nurtured in a loving community of faith. Nilas and Ellen are a lasting example for all of GAC, and for that we are eternally grateful.”

among some Trustees and administrators. Through the years, there have been several honorary namings of parts of the campus for significant difference-makers, such as Hollis Smith, Clif Jones, Jimmy and Jean Jones, H.A. Fincher, Jackie Bradford and others.

As a result, at the next Board meeting in the Fall of 2020, the GAC Board of Trustees unanimously approved the naming of The Nilas and Ellen Manley Plaza. In the heart of campus and adjacent to GAC’s newly expanded GAC Park and Fincher Student-Family Center, the Manley Plaza is a hub of activity and is used daily by students from kindergarten through high school. It is the central outdoor walkway between today’s Combee Elementary Complex and the Middle and High Schools’ cluster of buildings.

Appropriate signage with a brief biography is now being designed, with a dedication day planned for early 2021. .

Jim Combee, GACS Board Chair Emeritus, was glad for the opportunity to recognize long time partners. “I’ve known and respected the Manley family for many years, first serving with Nilas on the Board of Georgia Agape and also the GACS Board of Trustees. This honor of the family is well deserved and I’m delighted that this memorial has come to life.”

With Ellen’s passing, discussion began in late 2019 about a lasting GAC remembrance of the Manley’s legacy, TONY MANLEY ‘76

Nilas Manley and members of the GACS Board of Trustees in 1998.

The plaza is a perfect place where all people of all races can gather, accepting one another with a common union in Christ. After all, the church is “Koinonia,” which means Christian fellowship with fellow Christians. The Manley Plaza is an appropriate name since I know mom and dad stood for acceptance, concern, and love for all. They did not have to say it; they showed it. I think it is great as they, we, were a catalyst in piercing through the difficulties of the 60’s and early 70’s. The plaza is a great reminder that we are one in Christ.”

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NAMING MANLEY PLAZA

NAMING OF MANLEY PLAZA: A GATHERING PLACE FOR ALL “I’m so thankful for Nilas and Ellen Manley—their exemplary family, and exemplary commitment to GAC and Christian education that is the essence of our mission,” says GAC President, Dr. Scott Harsh.

“While we are proud of their early leadership, along with others, we see so much more that needs to be done. Our commitment to ensuring an authentic “place at the table” for all of God’s family is more resolute than ever. And you will see the heart of the Manleys in our intentional steps ahead.”

Ellen Manley with her children before her passing in 2019.

The GAC of the 2020’s has built new pathways to an even more inclusive and godly community. Yet some people had to be the Trailblazers. Nilas and Ellen Manley embraced that call with their life and children. Their godly dream for GAC will go forward.

CATHY (MANLEY) COOPER ‘73

I am always so very proud to share with others that I attended this great school and that my family integrated its halls, although it wasn’t until many years later that I realized the significance of that work.

The firm foundation that was set for me and my siblings propelled us on and further defined us as children of God.”

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THE MANLEY CHILDREN Debra (Manley) Irons (‘71), Cathy (Manley) Cooper (‘73), Mary (Manley) Rice (‘74), Nilas (Tony) Manley (‘76), Norma (Manley) Baker (‘80), Connie (Manley) Amado (‘83), Chris Manley (‘85), Joseph Manley (attended GAC for 3 years).

Academics

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GAC Sync ADVANCING GAC STUDENTS WITH INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL MODEL

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everal years ago, GAC leadership recognized that flexibility and personalization of instruction had become a greater need and desire of our families. In 2017 GAC created Ethos, an online learning platform and subsidiary of GAC. To date, Ethos School has successfully brought GAC’s academic rigor and faith-infused curriculum into the homes of nearly 500 students from across the globe with 34 partner schools in three countries.

And the good news is: online learning is effective. “Research suggests that online, adaptive learning environments can outperform traditional face-to-face settings. Based on research and the demand for digital skills in the workplace, education systems are moving toward more online options. We have been very pleased with high success rates

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matching those of face-to-face classrooms,” said Dr. Betty Morris, Director of Academics and Teacher Growth.

The success of Ethos School also set the stage for what was to come in 2020. In the spring, GAC leadership accelerated its research and development of the best in online learning tools to both address the COVID-19 pandemic but also to position GAC for a post-pandemic future. This summer, GAC installed artificial intelligence (AI) technology in every classroom, with smart cameras, directional microphones, and interactive white boards. Our K-12 learning spaces were transformed so that classes could be taught face-to-face and online, simultaneously. We’ve branded this new synchronous learning model as GAC Sync.

This new learning model and delivery capability has since become a draw for GAC. Admissions has been up more than 20% since this time in 2019, and many families say they made the move for GAC’s forward-thinking and agile response to the pandemic.

GAC Sync technology offers students flexibility without compromising on a robust education, complete with class collaboration and content sharing. It’s a holistic approach, one that looks at the entirety of our students’ lives.

GAC Sync technology offers students flexibility without compromising on a robust education, complete with class collaboration and content sharing. It’s a holistic approach, one that looks at the entirety of our students’ lives. With this model a student has a daily choice of attending school in person or virtually through GAC Sync. If a family needs to travel, they can make that choice and not have to pull the kids out of school.

Their students’ learning continues seamlessly while traveling.

If a student has symptoms of an illness but still feels well enough to attend class, they can stay at home to recover and do so without sharing their illness with others or missing quality class time. Better yet, the real-time teaching and collaboration are automatically recorded, so all students can go back and view a lesson over and over again. There is no going back to the status quo now; the year 2020 has opened up our eyes to how much we value time with our family. We’ve realized that the business of our lives was diluting our family lives. Running here and there on a tight schedule had become the norm for many families. The desire for more flexibility and personalization will remain long after this year is over.

The success of GAC Sync will always rely on our skilled teachers, who are second to none around metro Atlanta. And our mission “to help each child grow as Jesus did, in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” will remain. In fact, we can expand on our mission and reach more students as geographic barriers are broken down. Human connection and relationship will always be a priority. GAC Sync students are able to participate in the full life of the school, including school functions, clubs, and sports.

GAC students may sometimes be physically apart, but they will be Spartans learning virtually together.

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Teachers, parent coaches, and students come together to practice for Mock Trial competition in January of 2020.

All Rise! GAC Students Thrive in the Courtroom FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL TO THE CAPITOL

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t begins with 4th graders dressing up like brown bears, attorneys, jurors, and other characters for the Goldilocks trial experience, held in a Gwinnett County Courthouse with GAC parent and Gwinnett County Judge Randy Rich presiding. In high school, some of these same students (and some newer to GAC) go on to compete in Mock Trial competitions years later against other schools in the very same building. An interest and

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affinity for law has taken talented Spartan graduates to careers in courtrooms across the country and even the Capitol.

A beloved 20-year old GAC tradition, the Goldilocks trial offers students a hands-on lesson about the justice system, drama, and public speaking all rolled into one event. Students have the opportunity to study and play the roles of defendant, witness, prosecutor, defense attorney, victim,

and juror. Dressed in character, GAC 4th graders try to hold Goldilocks accountable for the crime of breaking and entering in this court case, affectionately called The State vs. Goldilocks.

Fast forward to high school, and many of the same GAC students (taller and wiser at this point) can be found participating the GAC High School’s Mock Trial competition team. High school

Costumes and role playing are a big draw for the young Spartans as they participate in the Goldilocks trial.

Students in Mock Trial enjoy being together in the courtroom as both participants and observers.

HELPFUL, DEDICATED PARENT COACHES history and GAC veteran teacher of 40 years, Gary Crane estimates he’s been leading the team for 25 years now. He served as Head coach for many years, but once Mary Lynn Huett, a former practicing attorney, came on board in 2017 at GAC as a high school teacher, Mr. Crane stepped aside and now assists her with the team.

These two programs are essential to the GAC experience because students benefit from professional parent volunteers for each. Mr. Crane said Mock Trial began more than 25 years ago as a class project.

“Historically, some of our very best

students at GAC are interested in Mock Trial. The first few years after the program began, we were terrible. GAC got better over time, and then people sat up in the county and started noticing us. The parent coaches have made all the difference because of their legal expertise,” he said.

“Some of these students are definitely attorneys in the making.

Mock Trial participants develop crucial skills such as analyzing problems, public speaking, and critical thinking under pressure.

They immerse themselves in the detailed analysis of a case,” said Ms. Huett.

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AC students have benefited from many sage law professionals who have helped to coach the GAC team over the years. Our current parent coaches are Joi Fairell and Tangela Barrie. Ms. Fairell, of Fairell Roy & Associates family and injury law practice, and Ms. Barrie, who is a DeKalb Superior Court Judge, both offer professional advice and dedicate many hours to prepare students for the competition and also possibly a future career in law. These GAC parents are passionate about helping students understand and appreciate the American judicial system and teaching them the legal aspects of preparing for a Mock Trial case.

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GAC ALUMNA TAYLOR MCDOWELL ‘12 REFLECTS ON MOCK TRIAL

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y relationship and deep appreciation of the law and those who practice it comes from my mother who has been an attorney for 26 years. She graduated law school two weeks before I was born, and started taking me to court with her when I was about eight or nine years old. I was hooked. When I heard about Mock Trial while a student at GAC, it just clicked like the final piece in a puzzle.

Our coaches, like Judge Schrader, were phenomenal. They didn’t dumb anything down for us. They really explained our legal system, the value of a well thought out and planned argument, and the skills we needed to think on our feet. It was so much fun to go through this experience with friends, and make new ones.

I went on to compete in Mock Trial at Georgia State University, advancing the team to the championship level for the first time in school history. Without the foundation at GAC, that would have never been possible… I’ve always wanted to go to law school, and I have always been interested in government, so I knew I wanted to move to Washington, D.C. I met Congressman Rob Woodall when he visited GAC and stayed in touch with his office. I asked his Chief of Staff for an internship, got the internship, and moved to D.C. within a month.

From there I decided to stay on Capitol Hill and was hired straight from my internship to Senator Johnny Isakson’s office. When he retired, the new Senator Kelly Loeffler kept me on and promoted me to being her Scheduler, which is the head of the department.

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GAC Alumna Taylor McDowell works on Capitol Hill for Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler. She plans to attend law school.

GAC ALUMNUS CRAFTS GEORGIA ANTI-HATE CRIMES ACT

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AC alumni Chuck Efstration ‘01 says that his work as a lawyer and an elected official are all about service to the community. “Working to put people first and finding ways to build consensus has been my focus as a lawyer and a legislator,” he said.

in as coach of the GAC team in the past also. Mr. Crane remembers Mr. Efstration competing as a student. “I’m so proud of Chuck and what he has accomplished. He was a serious student here at GAC. I’m not surprised at the success he has achieved. He was a very focused young man,” he said.

First elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2013, Mr. Efstration has authored and passed several bills, including the Anti-Hate Crimes Act which received national attention this year. A former Gwinnett County felony prosecutor, Mr. Efstration serves as chairman of the judiciary committee, and he previously served as a member of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform.

Mr. Efstration was a Mock Trial competitor while a student here at GAC, and he also stepped

Chuck Efstration holds his two sons, Charles and James.

Chuck Efstration ’01 competed on the GAC Mock Trial team as a high school student.

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GAC Class of 2020 ACADEMIC AWARDS

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t was a unique Spring, but we made sure that our Seniors knew how much they are loved. A highlight was the drive-thru graduation parade through campus for our graduates and their families in May. Smiles, pride, warm well-wishes, and sociallydistanced celebrations were abundant on this day that we honored our beloved GAC Class of 2020.

Academic Award Recipients

Valedictorian

Salutatorian

Caroline Lowenstein AP Scholar with Distinction

Kaitlyn Williams AP Scholar with Distinction Scholar Athlete Award

Nicolas Veltmaat AP Scholar with Honor National Merit Finalist Scholar Athlete Award

Andrea Zheng STAR Student AP Scholar with Honor

National Merit Finalist and Commended Melissa Lucht Thien-an Maynard Navya Sarinkonda Nicolas Veltmaat Kaitlyn Williams

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CAROLINE LOWENSTEIN, CLASS OF 2020 VALEDICTORIAN

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that life can change in an instant…Appreciate the relationships in your life. Absorb the present moment around you.

Acknowledge the simple pleasures you’ve been given.

PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE

$16,142,162 Total scholarship dollars offered

Graduates

174

Total number of colleges attending:

seventy five

Total number of acceptances:

678 to 167 different colleges/universities

Average number of applications

AP pass rate

89% 6 in 30 subject areas

Percentage of Honors graduates

sixty-eight Number of AP Scholars

132

Top 20% of the Class: Average GPA was

4.41 weighted

cumulative; ACT was

32; SAT was 1390

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Dedicated Match-Makers.

Mentors. Specialists.

GAC HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING

LORI DAVIS HS Counseling Chair HS Counselor/College Counselor

MITCHELL BAKER HS Counselor

BEVERLY DOWDY College Counselor

DONNA PATE HS Counselor, College Counselor, International Students Counselor

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he GAC High School Counseling Department plays an integral role in shaping the lives of our Spartans. Four professional college counselors dedicate themselves to helping students put a healthly self-awareness to work in gaining admission to an excellent college match. This team provides coaching and support to help make this process a peaceful, even joyful, experience for everyone. GAC’s curriculum and co-curricular programs aim to prepare strong, wise, socially, and spiritually maturing students.

GAC parent Brenda Johnson especially appreciates the value of this team to her two sons’ education. “The counseling department has been a helpful resource for our family. Through the high school years our oldest son received valuable guidance on class placement, and with his counselor’s encouragement, challenged himself to try higher-level classes resulting in a rigorous schedule that prepared him well for college. They moved the college application process along seamlessly, guiding him in each step. The counselors made what can be a stressful process easy on us. The counseling team has been available to us as well for our younger son, helping with class changes and PSAT information. We appreciate their availability and care of our children so much.”

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ACADEMIC Weekly on-site college admissions visits Academic counseling Academic coaching Academic 4-year planning Academic intervention Academic goal-setting Appropriate course placements while in HS Guidance in choosing extra-curriculars Host PSAT on campus yearly Host Mock ACT exam on campus each year

COLLEGE AND CAREER Naviance tool Set-Up Naviance Family Connection support and advice Learning Style Inventory and Personality Profile assessment Career and Interests assessments Help with Financial Aid applications Help with essays Application preparation and strategy Letters of recommendation 120 college admissions visits per year Facilitating test preparation Workshops Atlanta Invitational Case Studies event

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL Counseling helps students discover their dreams Counseling learns each student’s heart Social-emotional counseling every step of the way Social-emotional support any time Celebrations along the way Many one-on-one sessions with counselors Comprehensive counseling program Attends to the needs of the “whole child” Referrals and intervention when necessary

This is the GAC Class of 2023 as they first embarked upon their high school experience as new freshmen. GAC students begin college counseling in the 9th grade, where they are supported and encouraged as they find their path and achieve their goals.

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College Acceptances THE GAC CLASS OF 2020 WAS ACCEPTED TO 167 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Alabama A&M University American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University-Tempe Auburn University Augusta University

Baylor University Belmont University Berea College Berklee College of Music Berry College Birmingham Southern College Boston University Bowdoin College Brenau Brown University Bryant University Butler University Cedarville University Centre College Clark Atlanta University Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston College of Coastal Georgia Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University-Fort Collins Cornell University Covenant College Creighton University CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Dartmouth College DePauw University East Georgia State College Elon University Emmanuel College Emory University Fisk University Florida A&M University Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Fordham University Furman University George Washington University Georgia College - Milledgeville Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University

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Georgia Southwestern State University Georgia State University Gordon College Gordon State College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harding University Harvard College Hofstra University Howard University Indiana University-Bloomington Jacksonville University Johnson University Kansas State University Kennesaw State University Lehigh University Lipscomb University Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Mary Baldwin University Mercer University Miami University-Oxford Michigan State University

Millsaps College Mississippi State University New York University North Carolina A&T State University Northwestern University Oglethorpe University Ohio University Oxford College of Emory University Pace University-New York Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Piedmont College Pomona College Presbyterian College Purdue University Reinhardt University Rhodes College Rollins College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Rutgers University-New Brunswick Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Samford University Savannah College of Art and Design

Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University Spelman College Stanford University Stetson University Stony Brook University, State University of New York Syracuse University Tallahassee Community College Texas A&M University Texas Christian University The College of Wooster The Ohio State University Truett-McConnell College Tulane University of Louisiana University of Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

University of Arizona University of California-Berkeley University of California-Davis University of California-Irvine University of California-Los Angeles University of California-Santa Barbara University of California, San Diego University of Central Florida University of Cincinnati University of Colorado at Boulder University of Connecticut University of Florida University of Georgia University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of MarylandBaltimore County

University of Massachusetts-Amherst University of Memphis University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mississippi University of Missouri-Columbia University of Nevada-Las Vegas University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Georgia University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of Rochester University of South Carolina-Columbia University of Southern California University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee-Knoxville University of Utah University of Virginia University of West Georgia University of Wisconsin-Madison Valdosta State University Vanderbilt University Vassar College Wake Forest University Washington University in St Louis Western Carolina University William and Mary Wingate University Winston-Salem State University Wofford College Xavier University Xavier University of Louisiana Young Harris College

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ACADEMIC ALLIES: K-12 LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS One of the most remarkable aspects of the GAC academic experience is the opportunity for our youngest Spartans to discover interests and gain a love of learning through intentional partnerships with the Upper School. With the thoughtfully researched and designed K-12 curriculum, as well as the proximity to the older students, the Lower School students are able to visualize their educational path.

A brilliant example of this was last fall when Mrs. Cherry’s 4th grade class took a quick walk over to the High School science lab to collaborate with Mrs. Mrs. Huett’s 12th grade science class. In the lab, Seniors led a group of elementary students through an exciting forensic project. Students received hands-on training and experience all while exploring a new subject in an advanced environment.

This is the GAC difference.

From Young Learners to graduation, each day on campus develops students’ intellect, curiosity and confidence as they receive the unique opportunities that set GAC apart from the rest. Our Spartans go into the world prepared for what it has to offer.

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Arts

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS The arts have great impact on the intellect, culture, and creativity of our student body. With classes and lessons available during the school day and after school, GAC students participate in a wide variety of instruction and performance opportunities. GAC has long-cultivated high-caliber arts programs. Our stunning artwork on display and performances around campus make GAC feel like a home, inspiring and building community.

Our fine arts teachers don’t just stand in front of the classroom and give lectures on techniques. Each teacher practices what they teach. They’re involved in their community and actively practice their craft. These teachers are relevant examples to their students of what it means to be a fine arts professional.

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MEET THE NEW DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS: REGAN BURNETT Regan is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Music, where she received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance degree and a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Choral/General Music Education.

Regan joined GAC’s fine arts faculty over 14 years ago as the director of the School of Ballet. Regan has directed over 20 dance recitals and performances. Under her direction, the School of Ballet tripled in enrollment and the landscape of the program was vastly changed with a greater variety of classes and the addition of high-caliber instructors. As the GAC Fine Arts program has grown, Regan was a natural choice to lead the various disciplines. Regan volunteers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Winship Cancer Institute through their Arts in Health program and Happy Tails Pet Therapy with her beloved dog, Teddy. Regan has also been resourceful with opportunities for the School of Ballet students to perform around the Atlanta community. The arts at GAC have continued to grow as has the need for a Director of Fine Arts. As Dr. Josh Thomason, Vice President of Finance and Operations says, “Regan passionately seeks to honor God through the Arts. I look forward to her sharing this passion more broadly through the vast GAC Fine Arts repertoire.”

MEET THE FINE ARTS FACULTY

Timothy Baker Visual Arts Department Chair, 3-D Design teacher, Graphics Design teacher Tim is also in the U.S. Army and has been for 31 years.

Wallace Conrath Director of Bands Wally plays trumpet around Atlanta in jazz ensembles, orchestras, bands, and churches.

Sam Casey Middle School Theatre Director A GAC graduate, Sam is a recent graduate of Pace University’s performing arts program and long-time Atlanta-area theatre fly.

Leslie Davidson Director of the GAC School of Music Leslie enjoys teaching private piano and guitar lessons, and her song-writing endeavors have produced many compositions.

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Kristen Felton Head Coach of Spartanettes Dance Team.

Kristen was a UGA Georgette and Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader.

Mollie Henry High School Dance Teacher/ School of Ballet Instructor In her almost 5 years at GAC, Mollie has taught Creative Movement, Early Childhood Ballet, Elementary Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Tumbling.

Meredith Ferguson High School Drawing and Painting Teacher Meredith graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a Printmaking Degree and received her Master’s Degree in Art Education from the University of Florida.

Dr. Robin Hensley Elementary Music Specialist, Promises Director Dr. Hensley is an organist and accompanist in the Atlanta area.

Donnell Francis Assistant Band and School of Music Teacher Donnell performs in multiple ensembles around Atlanta.

Nelson Galarraga Director of Orchestras Nelson enjoys worshiping with the choir and orchestra at his church.

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Kara Johnson MS Dance Elective teacher, Coach of the Spartanettes Dance Team, and instructor with the School of Ballet.

Kara judges dance competitions and is also a certified judge with the Miss Georgia pageant system.

Tina P. Martin Director, School of Ballet Tina is currently working on her Master’s degree in Dance Education at University of North Carolina Greensboro.

Kaitlyn Thames Director of Theatre, High School Kaitlyn has taught High School Theatre for 12 years and recently moved here from Nashville, TN.

Marcus Miller Director of Choral and Vocal Activities Dr. Miller directs the GAC Community Choir.

Tammy Whitworth Lower School Art Teacher During the pandemic, Tammy had a meaningful association with “Connect Atlanta Independent Schools,” a support group for lower school art teachers.

Evan Simmons High School Video & Photography Teacher Evan films and photographs weddings with his wife Jenna.

Michelle Wild High School and Middle School Teacher Michelle regularly shows her paintings at the Tannery Row and plans to exhibit in a new gallery by 2021.

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Heartfelt and Hard-working GAC PARENT VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT THE ARTS

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hat would GAC do without its fabulous parent volunteers?

GAC relies on the many parents who invest their time and talents in our programs, activities, and fundraising efforts. GAC’s Fine Arts programs in particular depend heavily upon these devoted parents. In this issue of the GACS magazine, we highlight a few of our beloved GAC Parents Association (GPA) volunteers.

Look for them around campus!

LEIGH ARWOOD

I’m originally from Macon but have lived GAC Parents Shannon Wickley, Leigh Arwood, and Ashley Davis at the annual GAC’s Got Talent fundraising event. in Atlanta for nearly 25 years. I served as The 2020 event raised approximately 20K for the school! co-President of GPA for 2017-2018 and 20182019. I’ve used my professional experience to produce events such as the Screen on the Green movie events and GAC’s Got Talent fundraiser.

Through volunteering, I’ve gotten to know the administration, teachers, and staff really well.

I’ve gotten a behind-the-scenes look at how GAC works. Most importantly, I have met many life-long friends through volunteering. I have volunteered in the classroom, as a room parent, in the elementary library, and through GPA. It’s been a very rewarding experience!

ALEXIS MCINTOSH

In my time as a volunteer, I have learned how hard the administration and the teachers work to provide an environment for our children to receive an excellent education; help them to build long and lasting relationships; and grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus.

Of all the volunteer work I’ve done, working at all the School of Ballet recitals has been the most rewarding experience. I also have been the Elementary Chairperson for the Annual Fund Committee, yearly GAC Family Ambassador, and various other positions within the GPA.

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GAC Parent Alexis McIntosh and her daughter Taylor.

GAC’S GPA GPA sponsors: Back-toSchool Coffees, Principal Breakfasts, New Student Pool Parties, Football Tailgates, Tennis Round Robins, Screen on the Green events, GAC’s Got Talent Fundraiser, Used Uniform Sales, and Teacher Appreciation Week events, and more.

In elementary music, I utilize parent volunteers for Promises, as well as for elementary programs and sometimes for classes.

GAC has many musically and artistically talented parents, and it is such a gift to use their expertise, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Parents are so willing to help with costumes, props, and sets for our musical productions each year.

We have volunteers at every grade level, and we appreciate them so much.

Dr. Robin Hensley GAC Elementary Music Specialist

PHILIP CIVINS

I volunteer with the GPA because I like to stay involved in my girls’ lives, meet other parents, and try to make the school a better place. I’ve done ticket check-ins at drama performances and dance recitals and have helped with sets for drama productions. As a board member of the GPA, I am a liaison between the GAC communications department and the GPA. I help make sure GPA-sponsored events get promoted within the GAC community. I love to see GAC families pack the house of our performances.

GAC Parent Philip Civins volunteers his time to support dance and drama productions.

ASHLEY DAVIS

GAC is an amazing fit for our entire family. I have been helping with costumes for elementary drama for the past six years. I love being able to sew costumes and help the actors feel their best when performing. Over the years, I have worked in a variety of roles, including GPA social chairperson, VP of fundraising, and Co-chair of GAC’s Got Talent fundraiser.

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Middle School Drama Takes Center Stage

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s Middle School Theatre Director and Instructor Sam Casey set out to refine the middle school curriculum, some points of personal importance came to mind. “In middle school theatre, we focus on developing performance, collaboration, and creation skills. Our goal is to take abstract creative concepts and exercise them with a concrete, process-driven approach.”

Mr. Casey, who earned a B.A. in Acting from Pace University in New York, NY, set out to make the program accessible to all middle school students, so anyone who wanted to participate was invited.

He instilled the mindset of flexibility, giving students the opportunity to rehearse all over campus, both inside and outside. Mr. Casey added a oneact play, Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook, to the middle school repertoire so that students could compete and prepare for what lies ahead in high school dramatic competitions. The play received third place at the Middle School Georgia Theatre Conference.

Middle School students enjoy rehearsing and performing together, both before and after masks were required.

DOMINIQUE RILEY, GAC CLASS OF ‘25

The drama program at GAC is something very special to me. The reason is because that is where I found some of my closest friends. I am able to be exactly who I am with no judgement.

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In his middle school drama classes, Mr. Casey created performance opportunities that showcase a particular skill they’ve learned, such as clowning, scenework, and adapting. “I believe in fostering a spirit of creation and collaboration. We learned how to collaborate and create together. It’s important to me that students feel ownership of the final product. Students worked as crew members and ran their own shows, designing and painting many of their own sets and props. I encouraged them to approach every performance as an ensemble so that teamwork was the focus.”

Athletics

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Lady Spartans CAPTURE STATE TITLE

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partan Nation showed up in droves to cheer on the GAC Girls Varsity Basketball team, which clinched the AAA state championship on March 5. The house was packed with fans from across the GAC community, who watched our Lady Spartans defeat Beach High School from Savannah in the AAA championship game. The game was tight early on, but GAC pulled away in the fourth quarter to an impressive 54-44 victory. Head Coach Jessica Guarnieri was proud of her team for overcoming a difficult schedule throughout the season. GAC faced stiff competition from teams across the state. Before Christmas break, the team’s record was just 5-9, but the team rallied to turn their season around once they got into region play.

Coach Guarnieri led the team after serving as GAC’s assistant coach for the previous two seasons. She credits the cohesive team dynamic and the athletic and personal traits of the players for their run to a state title. “Every one of those girls loves to compete. Every one of those girls loves to feel the pressure. To be the underdog.

They were gritty. Grit and determination won this game,” she said. The fans, also known as the “Red Zone”, factored heavily into the incredible gameday atmosphere.

“The student support means a lot. I feel that the school did an unbelievable job of representing us. They cheered us on and did a tremendous job of being our 6th man.

I can’t thank the parents enough for their support also,” Coach Guarnieri said.

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Final Score

54-44 28 13 11

Points scored by Kaleigh Addie

Points scored by Ava Irvin

Points scored by Jaci Bolden

First girls basketball championship since 2007.

Photos by Rhett Barnett

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GAC Spartans Have GRIT

By Coach Kristy Shelton, Lower School Physical Education Teacher

NATE CRISP, GAC CLASS OF ‘30

You should always do what is right. It is important to put others before yourself.

GAC Physical Education teacher Jelaine Joseph leads students in a mile-long run after weeks of preparation and training.

Ms. Kristy Shelton (a.k.a. “Coachy” to her students), who is GAC Assistant Athletic Director, veteran coach, and the GAC Lower School Physical Education teacher of 39 years, shares how the idea began in the summer of 2019 to reinforce some important “life lessons” to her Lower School students.

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n June of 2019, the GAC physical education department spent two days together in a workshop sharing our best practices. As we were talking, we decided one of the most important characteristics we wanted to teach the Spartans from K-3 to 12th grade was grit. As we brainstormed the meaning of the word, we decided to make it an acronym. After a lot of discussion, these were the five things we wanted all Spartans to know about themselves:

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GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING

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RESPECT EVERYONE

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INTEGRITY FIRST

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TRY MY BEST

The fifth element is grit itself. A person with grit is courageous, standing up for what’s right. They are conscientious and will do things the right way. They will have perseverance to finish what they start. And they will be resilient and passionate with a deep sense of purpose.

JOSIAH HENRY, GAC CLASS OF ‘30

To show respect, you should not slouch. You should show eye contact to whoever you are talking to.

KORTLYNN BRYANT, GAC CLASS OF ‘30

You should always respect your family and friends. You should always respect your school and your teachers. One way you can respect your school is by picking up trash off the floor even when it is not yours.

Of course, just putting GRIT posters in all of our gyms was not going to be enough.

In P.E. class, we would need to teach our students principles of grit on a daily basis.

For Coach Joseph and I in the elementary and Village, we have been teaching our students that being grateful means taking care of what God has given us.

We want the students to know that we are entitled to nothing and will treat our belongings and other people with a sense of gratitude. We want to leave our gym and playground every day better than we found it. We want them to be thankful for all that God has blessed them with.

When we teach them about respect, we let them know that in P.E. we only do “put ups” not “put downs.” When a teacher is speaking, every student is expected to listen.

It is our desire to have a culture of encouragement and thoughtfulness. Respecting themselves is also important since all of us are made in the image of God. Integrity first has helped many of our students make incredible strides. They all know that having integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. It has helped our students become honest and trustworthy, and they are more committed to finishing every task or assignment.

Teachers implemented the GRIT lessons into their curriculum in the GAC Lower School classrooms.

Students are encouraged to lift one another up and adopt a growth mindset, even when the circumstances are difficult.

And finally, trying their best means they will have a growth mindset. If they say they can’t do something, we have them add that final word… YET. That means they won’t give up easily. We are teaching our students not to fear failure. Some people use difficulties or failures as a reason to give up. But not Spartans! We know that we grow stronger when we fail and that makes us better equipped for the next challenge.

CHRISTINA MCCALLA, GAC CLASS OF ‘30

When you are respecting everyone, you listen to others who are talking.

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HONORING BILL BURTON

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arlier this year, GAC legend Bill Burton was honored by renaming the court in Spartan Gym as the Bill Burton Court. Burton devoted 46 years at GAC as a coach, educator, and administrator. He is beloved by all who know him. A passionate encourager and motivator, he deeply impacted the GAC community in such powerful ways. We are grateful for his unwavering commitment to making GAC greater.

JASMINE JONES: 2019-2020 GATORADE ATHLETE Congrats to Jasmine Jones ‘20 for being named the 2019-2020 Gatorade Georgia Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year. This prestigious award not only honors athletic excellence, but also academic success and the highest standards of character on and off the field. Jones is an 11-time state champion and the No. 5 recruit in the Class of 2020 according to MileSplit. While at GAC, she also maintained a 4.4 GPA, competed in the highest levels of competitive dance and held leading roles in the school’s musicals. Additionally, she served locally as a tutor and abroad in service-mission trips to Nicaragua.

She competes in track and field at the University of Southern California. (Photo Credit: Gwinnett Daily Post)

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CLASS OF ’20 COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC SIGNEES

Collin Barnett University of Utah, Lacrosse

Payton Gulley Presbyterian College, Soccer

Ava Irvin Syracuse University, Basketball

Ali Schreiber Western Carolina University, Volleyball

Clifton Baskerville Miles College, Basketball

Jackson Hardy University of Richmond, Football

Jasmine Jones University of Southern California, Track

Liam Shinn University of South Carolina, Golf

Pirmin Brechbuhl Wake Forest University, Baseball

Spencer Helms Harding University, Football

Anna Kate Martin University of Alabama, Cheer

Choe Bryant-Strother University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), Football

Tyler Bride Georgia Southern University, Football

Myles Hinton Stanford University, Football

Bryceton Payne Georgia Southwestern University, Baseball

Christian Thomas Georgia State University, Football

Evan Byrd Rhodes College, Football

Erin Hoover Clemson University, Cheerleading

Cole Perusek Sewanee, Basketball

TJ Tracy Berry College, Soccer

Chloe Fair Harvard University, Track

Jillian Hutson Georgia Tech, Cheer

Simone Roberts University of Michigan, Track

Kaitlyn Williams Brown University, Soccer

Jackson Hardy, Spencer Helms, Christian Thomas, Myles Hinton

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Coach Hardy Achieves

100 WINS Last fall, Spartans celebrated as Varsity Football Coach and Athletic Director Tim Hardy led the team to its second playoff victory 38-0 against Cook County High School. This was an especially momentous win as it gave Coach Hardy his 100th career victory! Hardy has the most wins in school history with a 92-17 record over eight seasons. He’s also led the team to two State Finals and five State Semi-Final appearances. While at GAC, he has coached over 50 players who have signed to play at the next level.

He’s also coached players who have been recruited to play in the prestigious Under Armour All-America Game and the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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Spiritual Life

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The entire GAC family, including parents and grandparents, worshipped together in November of 2019 for our traditional Thanksgiving Chapel.

We teach them the Bible, but not so that they’ll just memorize verses or facts.

Instead we teach them the Bible because in Scripture they have the opportunity to see the beauty of the gospel, the irresistibility of what God is doing by his Spirit to rescue the world!  

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Members of Campus Church provide fellowship and tailgating fun for students before home football games in Fall of 2019.

Spiritual Formation: A Life-Long Melody

By Dr. Paul Cable, GAC Bible Chair

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t GAC, we know that in the life of every student there are thousands of voices competing for a part in the “music” of their lives. Their friends, their social media and entertainment sources, their churches, and their family members all have a part to play in the symphony of their lives. But while each has a valuable part (and parents are primary!), a school has more hours with a child than any of these other voices.

In music, a motif is a short phrase that is often repeated throughout a song or musical piece. It can help form the “hook” of a pop song or the harmonic structure of a classical symphony. A motif can build and grow into the song’s melody, or it can be used harmonically to support other themes. This is a good analogy for a school’s impact on its students. GAC has the opportunity to shape the melodic structure of each student in a unique way. Our goal is to be a consistent voice of peace, of love, and of the good news of what God has done for us.

GAC hosts the Special Olympics each year on campus, sparking new friendships and understanding.

In every class at GAC, from math to art and science to English, our teachers approach their subject, as well as their students, from a Christian perspective. They believe that if the gospel is true, if Jesus is raised from the dead and is Lord, then there is nothing that good news doesn’t touch. There is no student that the love of God is not pursuing.

This gospel is beautiful, and all of our teachers believe that. Since beauty is the strongest persuasion, our mission is simply to hold out the beauty of God and his love for us in Jesus to every single student. We teach them the Bible, but not so that they’ll just memorize verses or facts. Instead we teach them the Bible because in Scripture they have the opportunity to see the beauty of the gospel, the irresistibility of what God is doing by his Spirit to rescue the world!

If you go into the Waffle House across the street from campus before school, you’re likely to see a few students and a teacher huddled in a booth. You might see them reading Scripture, or you might just see them laughing and talking, but what’s happening there and in hallways and cafeterias across campus is the gradual formation of students’ lives into the image of Jesus. This happens through real relationships with teachers who love their students.

Student-led worship is a tradition and hallmark of the GAC experience.

That’s the motif we hope to play in the song of our student’s lives. We hope that the gospel motif grows into a lifelong melody, and that our students begin to sing it, too!

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Students and faculty worked hard to demonstrate God’s love and enjoy fellowship with refugees while in Greece in February of 2020.

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Greece Mission Work A SPECIAL TRADITION A Q&A with GAC 2020-2021 Service Prefect Sydney Deardorff ‘21 WHAT WORK DID THE GAC STUDENTS DO IN GREECE? “The GAC mission team served refugees from all over the world at Hellenic Ministries in Greece. One highlight is serving a huge meal, called the Love Meal, to about 200 men, women, and children that come to the ministry in need of food. Sometimes there are even two rounds of people, and so we make sure to pass out bread and whatever the chefs have in the kitchen to the people waiting. We also went to a refugee camp named Porto Astro, where many refugees from various countries all over the world go to learn about God and the story of Jesus. We cleaned the facility so it would be ready for summer.”

HOW DO YOU FEEL THAT GAC STUDENT “MADE A DIFFERENCE” ON THIS MISSION TRIP? “I feel that our mission made a difference not only in the lives of

the refugees we served, but also in our own personal lives. To the people we serve, we may be the only person that has demonstrated the light of Jesus, which can make a big difference in their lives. Personally, this mission trip has made me extremely grateful and humbled.

On our trip, we have a unique opportunity to go into homes of refugees and listen to the story of how they got to Greece. Learning of their hardship, perseverance, and faith makes me grateful and also motivated to help others.”

WHAT IS YOUR FONDEST MEMORY OF THE TRIP? “My fondest memory of this year’s trip is the skit we performed for the refugees. It’s a story about how Jesus led a young girl to Christ despite many obstacles in her life. I was really nervous behind the curtain before we began the performance. We knew that this could be the first time

someone in the crowd had witnessed Jesus. We wanted it to be special and moving. I think we did a great job, especially because the skit didn’t have words due to the language barrier. The message we shared was especially important to me.”

WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT SURPRISED YOU DURING YOUR TIME SERVING IN GREECE? “I was surprised by how courageous the new GAC students on our trip were. We had 6 returning students and 14 new students, and I noticed that the new students bravely approached people who didn’t necessarily speak English to interact and form a relationship, whether that was through Google translate, or drawing, or hand motions.

Another thing that always surprises me is the good nature of the children. A lot of them are so young and have been through so much, yet they still continue to smile and play.”

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Easter Chapel 2020

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aster in the year 2020 was different for all of us.

Here on campus, Easter Chapel is a highly-anticipated tradition. And while we couldn’t be together physically, we were determined to come together as a school family.

We celebrated virtually, honoring the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus while gathered around our laptops and computers at home. Easter Chapel included participants from all school levels, all three principals, Dr. Scott Harsh, GAC dancers, High School chapel band, and a devotional from local pastor Don McLaughlin, who also serves on the GACS Board of Trustees.

As GAC’s first livestream event across multiple social media platforms, the shared experience was embraced by current GAC families as well as alumni and continued to be replayed. A highlight was a video compilation of all the heartfelt messages, driveway chalk artwork, and homemade signs sent by members of the school family. The #gacfamilychallenge encouraged families to come together on social media during the shelter-in-place in order to share their demonstrations of love and caring within their own communities during that difficult time. Easter Chapel 2020 looked like no other chapel in our school’s history, but we will always remember it as a time that we celebrated together in spite of circumstances and obstacles.

Easter Chapel 2020 looked like no other chapel in our school’s history.

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Making

CONNECTIONS THE NORA PROJECT

Co-founded by an educator and the parents of a child with disabilities, The Nora Project aims to normalize differences, demystify disability, and promote meaningful connections between students and their peers with disabilities. The Nora Project was adopted by the GAC Middle School during the 2019-2020 school year. Our 6th grade girls partnered with students at the Ellis Center in Decatur, GA. Through a year-long set of lessons and activities, the students learn about empathy, disability awareness, inclusion, and advocacy. Students create documentaries to share what they have learned. Through this program, Spartans were challenged to practice empathy, exercise moral courage, and recognize the fundamental truth that as human beings, we are all more alike than different. Middle School Bible teacher Kim Kinser said, “I see this as a vital piece of my student’s education. It will help them to develop life-long, beneficial skills that reflect the mission of GAC.”

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Rising to the Call in Crisis

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partans graduate from GAC equipped with the tools and knowledge to take on the most challenging of vocations, including the call to serve in healthcare. Of the 5,200 GAC alumni pursuing unique paths, many serve in various roles within the field of medicine. This year, being a medical professional has meant taking on a new set of challenges, especially for those directly caring for patients with COVID-19. There are countless stories that leave us humbled and in awe about the effects of the pandemic on healthcare workers. Here are just a few accounts that display the tremendous faith, courage and perseverance of alumni in different medical roles.

Dr. Sandy (Jiang) Wang, MD, MPH ‘10, a Resident Physician at the University of Rochester Highland Family Medicine, shares, “As a family medicine physician, I am trained to take care of the neonatal ICU to the hospice floors. From March thru late May, I served 8 weeks on the OB labor deck, delivering over 80 babies during COVID. Many times, it was not appropriate to wait for a COVID test to come back; babies cannot wait, and I would run into patients’ rooms to care for mother and child; COVID was the last thing on my mind.

Brittany Arnold, RN ‘12 serves as a RN at the Emory University Hospital Emergency Department, which is located right next to the CDC headquarters. She recalls, “I cared for the first coronavirus patient that Emory Healthcare took and remember how scary it was… The workload is at an all time high and the patients I see are more sick than I have ever experienced in my two and a half years of being an ER nurse. Although this season has looked nothing like what anyone expected, it has been a season full of faith. How deeply honored I am to serve Atlanta in this role.”

Ashley Barnard, MSN ‘13, a nurse working in the Respiratory ICU at Emory University Hospital, recalls, “My fellow new graduates and I were some of the first in the state to care for COVID-19 patients.

Since March, we have exclusively cared for these patients and have seen the devastation COVID-19 has caused for both our patients and their families.

Despite the immense loss and tragedy these families have endured, I’ve witnessed incredible hope, faith, and evidence of God’s grace.”

Dr. Deep Shah, MD, Msc ’04 is a primary care physician at Gwinnett Clinic and serves at four locations within the patientcentered practice. Deep shares, “The pandemic has pushed us to our physical, emotional, and spiritual limits— patients and doctors alike.

We’re learning and growing every day. Like so many others, I’m looking forward to daybreak after this long night, but inspired by all the light we’re already seeing!”

Dionne Butler, CPNP ‘88 is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Braselton Pediatrics and also

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serves at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She states, “I have definitely felt the struggle in primary care. It has been a challenge trying to keep the sick and well separated. It is an honor to help others feel better and I feel blessed to be able to continue working in healthcare.

Elizabeth (White) Westmoreland, PA ‘13 is a hospitalist physician assistant in a 350-bed Level 2 trauma center in Augusta, Georgia that is home to the largest burn center in the United States. She remarks, “During my twelve-hour shifts, I work with the physicians admitting new patients who present through the ER and care for existing patients throughout their stay in our hospital.

It’s a unique situation being some of the only people our COVID-19 patients are able to see for weeks given the hospital visitor restrictions. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve my patients in this way and greatly appreciate the community supporting me throughout this experience!”

At the height of the pandemic, Dr. Emily Peninger, MD ‘09 was

in her third year of her internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois Hospital.

She is now a Fellow at the University of Chicago. She comments, “I was pulled to work in the COVID ICU in May at which time Chicago was reaching our peak of COVID-19 cases. While incredibly challenging, the experience highlighted just how resilient health care workers and patients can be.”

On public health and wellness, Dr. Lee Strickland ‘83 shares, “I have been practicing chiropractic care for 26 years, and I have never encountered something quite like this. As an essential business, Elite Personalized Medicine has been blessed to be able to continue to offer safe patient care during the pandemic.”

Rachel McComas, RN ‘08 works as a RN in the IV Nutrition Lounge at Elite Personalized

Medicine with Dr. Strickland. She shares, “At the beginning of the pandemic, I had many patients come in for immune boosting vitamin injections and IV infusions…

We now offer COVID-19 antibody testing, immune boosters, energy boosters, and stress relievers. I feel blessed to aid my community in such a unique way.”

Katie Irwin ‘15 is pursuing an MD/PhD dualdegree in the Johns Hopkins Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). She shares, “Being a medical student during COVID-19 has certainly been different, as all of our classes transitioned online and we were no longer able to practice our clinical skills by seeing patients. However, this summer I have been able to still have limited patient interaction as a member of the COVID Response Extended Outreach (CREO) team created

by Hopkins medical students…

Many of the patients with whom I communicate have dementia, so it is especially important to check in with them and their caregivers during these stressful and everchanging times.”

Dr. Kelsey Guerreso, MD ‘09, a radiology resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, recalls, “When COVID first came to Nashville, we actually saw a huge decline in the number of people coming to the ER. However, as things have progressed over the past couple months, we are now facing near normal numbers in the hospital as well as the heightened risk of COVID… A pandemic doesn’t stop cancer, trauma or other life altering events from occurring.”

Dr. David Davis, MD ‘10, an Orthopaedic Surgical Resident at Atlanta Medical Center, highlights the connection between faith and working in medicine. He says, “As a Christian first and a physician second, it is my work to carry out the mission of Christ as I strive to follow in his beautiful example. As healthcare providers, we wield no miraculous power, but we are called to demonstrate the example of Christ and the wonderful gifts He provides for our lives. We choose medicine out of compassion for our fellow man.

We are honored to play a small part in the stories of these inspiring men and women showing faith, courage and perseverance.

Regardless of profession or title, every individual caring for others during this uncertain time is indeed a hero. Join us as we continue to pray for those affected by COVID-19 and the courageous workers in the medical field who rise to the calls before them.

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Alumni Families Choose GAC A QUALITY, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IS NOW MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE THAN EVER, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN OF ALUMNI.

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e understand how important it is to find the right school fit for your whole family. As you prayerfully compare all your options, you can explore how GAC has changed (and how it hasn’t) over the years. Unwavering in its Christian mission, your school is continuously advancing to best equip the leaders of tomorrow. Experience your school with a new perspective, and discover why so many alumni parents choose GAC for their kids.

ACCESSIBLE & AFFORDABLE Join the growing community of alumni parents at GAC. The Alumni Grant, financial aid, and other resources provide tuition discounts for eligible alumni. Accessibility to exceptional GAC teaching is also easier than ever before, reaching beyond the physical location of campus.

Even if you live outside the state of Georgia or prefer for

your child to have the option to learn synchronously, your child can still attend classes through GAC Sync.

DID YOU KNOW YOUR CHILD CAN BE A SPARTAN STARTING AT SIX WEEKS OLD? GAC Young Learners welcomes children ages six weeks to two years.

“Having spent a decade at GAC as a student, nothing gives me greater joy or peace than sending my daughter to the Young Learners program. Knowing she is loved, prayed for, and poured into by those who helped shape who I am today is one of the primary reasons we chose to officially make her a part of the GAC family. Pulling onto campus feels like returning home, no matter how many years have passed or how the landscape has shifted. It is a community that I will forever be thankful for and proud to be a part of. “ — Sara (Collins) White, ’08

Contact us at admissions@greateratlantachristian.org

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Team USA Handball Athlete Ashley Van Ryn ‘04 God. USA. Sports. These three things say a lot about fierce competitor and devoted follower of Christ, Ashley Van Ryn. While a GAC student, Ashley competed in volleyball, basketball, track, and softball. After graduating in 2004, Ashley attended the University of Central Florida on a softball scholarship. Remarkably, today Ashley is an accomplished member of the USA Women’s National Team for the sport of handball.

She said, “Growing up, I cannot remember not having a ball in my hand… but handball was not that ball!” Ashley first learned about the

sport of handball while watching the 2012 London Olympics. When the handball competitions began, Ashley became curious and did some research, discovering that there was a clear need for additional highlevel players in the US. That is where her journey to Team USA handball competitor began. For the past eight years, Ashley has fully invested herself in the sport, competing in over 100 international matches.

In 2016, Ashley took a year off to move closer to family, focus on her career, and undergo two major surgeries after injuries. Although it looked like her handball career may

be behind her, she felt strong and healthy enough to compete in beach handball, which gave her a faster recovery time than indoor handball.

In 2018, she competed in the World Championship game in Kazan, Russia as team Captain. Their team was ranked #14 in the world, winning the first gold medal for their women’s division since 2004. The championship games were supposed to take place in the summer of 2020, but that was cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. We hope for the best in 2021 and years to come for Ashley, a strong Christian, a talented athlete, and a natural leader.

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ALUMNI, ONE STUDENT NEEDS YOU TODAY! All alumni are invited to join together to help ONE STUDENT attend GAC by donating any amount to need-based financial aid for a goal of $15,000

INAUGURAL ALUMNI GOAL: $15,000 BY DECEMBER 31, 2020 YOUNG ALUMNI LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CLASS YEAR

ANNUAL GIFT

2015-2020

Any Gift

2010-2014

$100+

2005-2009

$250+

2000-2004

$500+

THE JESSE LONG SOCIETY

DID YOU KNOW?

About 25% of all GAC students benefit from need-based financial aid. » Each year, about 400 students need alumni like you to help make their future at GAC a reality.

» Alumni financial support is needed now more than ever to fill this important need – one student at a time.

» As you prayerfully consider where to invest your time, talents

» » »

and treasures, you’re invited join GAC alumni in leaving a powerful legacy by making a one-time or recurring gift to need-based financial aid.

100% of money raised directly benefits students, not facilities or other programs.

You can tribute your gift in honor of a parent, teacher, coach, team, or mentor.

Every act of support matters, and no gift is too small.

Learn more and support a student at bit.ly/oneGACstudent

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RECOGNITION LEVELS

ANNUAL GIFT

Benefactors Circle

$10,000+

Founders Circle

$5,000+

Wisdom & Stature Circle

$2,500+

ORIGINAL SPARTANS CIRCLE

For alumni and friends who were a part of GAC’s early years, you can make a one-time or recurring gift of $19.68 to leave your legacy and honor the history of GAC.

RELATIONSHIPS AT THE CENTER GAC alumni proudly stay involved and give back.

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t is a true blessing to build relationships with our “forever Spartans” of all ages and to serve in the ministry of alumni relations at GAC. We welcome all alumni with open arms to share updates, stay involved, explore GAC as a great school fit for their children, share expertise with students, chat with teachers, and give back through their time, talents, and treasures.

There are many ways to connect, especially virtually!

From student-alumni mentorships, sending notes of gratitude to teachers, reunions, networking opportunities, sharing news and prayer requests, supporting student need-based financial aid, young alumni parties, and more, there are numerous ways for alumni to enjoy Spartan connections throughout each year. We look forward to reconnecting with you and being a resource for you!

Kaleigh W. Hartley ‘09 Alumni Relations Officer Contact alumni@greateratlantachristian.org or call 770-243-2229

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Latest Alumni News 1970 JOHNNY KIMBROUGH This year, Johnny Kimbrough is celebrating his 47th wedding anniversary and his oldest grandchild made All-State Chorus in her first try as a sophomore (4th Chair). He loves teaching 6-12th grade chorus and theater at Jackson Christian in TN.

BUTCH JONES Butch Jones retired from the Ellijay Church of Christ after 40 years in February 2020. He is now preaching for the Hiawassee Church of Christ in Hiawassee, Georgia.

Johnny Kimbrough

1975 TERESA (JONES) WILLIAMS Teresa (Jones) Williams and her family moved to Hiawassee, Georgia after their retirement to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren. They worship with the Eastside Church of Christ in Morganton, Georgia.

Mark Jones

1985 SUSAN DEATON

MARK JONES

Susan Deaton married Mark Deaton in November 2019. She is the co-owner of Cad Drafting and Handmade jewelry. Susan is loving life with five daughters, one son, nine grandchildren, and three great grandkids. Her father, Dan Osburn, you who was the former lunchroom manager at GAC, passed away in September of 2017.

Mark Jones has been teaching mathematics and special education at Loganville High School for 13 years, teaching mathematics and special education at the Walton Alternative School for 8 years, and teaching mathematics at GA Virtual School for 5 years. Mark and Nadya celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in June 2020.

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Mark and Nadya have three boys: Elijah (17), Daniel (14), and Samuel (12). They pray blessings upon Mark’s fellow alumni and their families, and upon Mark’s GAC family.

MANDY (POPHAM) MASON Mandy (Popham) Mason is very excited to announce that she is now a grandmother!

1995 SEAN WICKHAM Sean Wickham and his wife, Jennie (Lasater) GAC class of ‘93, celebrated the birth of their second child, Sean Phillip Michael Wickham, on November 25th 2019.

KATIE (BROWN) SWANEY Katie (Brown) Swaney graduated from Auburn in 1999 and got married in 2007 to Steve Swaney. They have three children: Jack (2008), Ryan (2010), Charlie (2010). They moved to Charleston in 2015 to be closer to her parents and sister’s family, Whitney (Brown) Bradburn, GAC class ‘92.

RAYNA (BURRELL) WILLIAMS Rayna (Burrell) Williams graduated from Baylor University in 2000 with

a bachelor of science in education.

She was a student athletic trainer for the Baylor athletic department for all 5 years. Rayna married Andy Williams in 2002 and they live in Houston, Texas with their two sons, Kevin (16) and Colby (14). After 17 years of coaching and teaching physical education at Houston’s Second Baptist School, she acquired a position at The Briarwood School as athletic director for both middle and upper school.

BRETT DUKE Brett Duke and Joanna (Hayes) Duke, GAC class of ‘97, have lived in the City of Decatur since 2001 and celebrated 20 years of marriage on August 14, 2019. They are so pleased to now have their children be a part of the GAC community, where they first met and fell in love.

Mandy (Popham) Mason

Katie (Brown) Swaney

Sean Wickham

Rayna (Burrell) Williams

Brett Duke

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and Annie (1). She worked as an RN for 14 years and is currently enjoying staying at home with Annie this past year while big brother started Kindergarten.

BRIAN LORD

Heather (Gantt) Kemper

Lindsay (Burton) Kellum

HEATHER (GANTT) KEMPER Heather (Gantt) Kemper is the Event and Project Director for Alumni and Parent Relations at Harding University. In addition, she serves as an adjunct professor in the Behavioral Sciences Department. She and her husband, Lance, have been married for 20 years and have two children, Briley, a freshman in high school and Braden, a 5th grader. The Gantt family has made Searcy, Arkansas

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Steve Holt

their home including Heather’s sister, Jenny (Gantt) Turner ‘98 and her family along with their parents, James and Kay Gantt, who is a retired GAC 1st grade teacher.

2000 LINDSAY (BURTON) KELLUM Lindsay (Burton) Kellum is married to Luke and has two kids, Henry (5)

Brian Lord enrolled at Abilene Christian University in 2000. In 2001 he joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves as an Ammunition Technician. In 2004, Brian’s unit was activated and deployed to Fallujah, Iraq with the U.S. Marine Corps where he served a 10 month deployment in support of Operation Iraq Freedom II (OIF 2). Afterwards, Brian returned to Abilene and graduated from ACU in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Brian moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area after graduation and was hired as a Police Officer by the City of Euless, TX in 2007. In January 2020 Brian celebrated his 13th year as a Police Officer with the Euless Police Department. Brian’s current roles at the department include being a 7 year Swat Operator on the North East Tarrant County Regional Swat Team (NETCAST) where he is a Less Lethal/Chemical Munitions Instructor. He is also currently assigned the position of Detective under the Euless PD Criminal Investigations Division where he serves as a Narcotics Investigator attached to a local Task Force Unit specializing in narcotic enforcement. Brian is also a proud member of the Euless PD Honor Guard Team, as well as an Exterior Response to Active Shooter Event Instructor (E.R.A.S.E.), and a Field Training Officer (FTO).

STEVE HOLT Steve Holt edits AMC Outdoors, the quarterly member magazine at Appalachian Mountain Club,

one of the country’s oldest outdoors groups. Since 2006, he’s worked as a professional food and environmental journalist, with bylines in The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, Business Insider, and Salon, among others. In 2011, a feature Steve wrote was included in the Best Food Writing anthology. Steve lives in East Boston with his wife, Chrissy, and children: Christian (13) and Sage (6). Among his favorite pastimes are trail running, breweryhopping, and building community across his city.

SCOTT DOUGLAS AND CAROLINE (ORDNER) DOUGLAS Scott and Caroline Douglas, both class of 2000, celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary in 2020. They have four kids. Jackson (13), Taylor (10), Grant (8), and Pierce (5).

ROBERT HOWE Robert Howe and his wife, Karen, live in Blacksburg, Virginia, and have four children in elementary school. Robert has served in campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian

Scott Douglas and Caroline (Ordner) Douglas

Fellowship since graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2004. He earned his Doctor of Intercultural Studies degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2018. Robert’s passion is developing Christian leaders who pursue racial justice and healthy, multiethnic communities. He runs a lot (much more than during his GACS Cross Country days!) and enjoys jigsaw puzzles.

Robert Howe

Melanie (Dill) Mokgatla

BEN WILKINS Ben Wilkins graduated Harding University in 2004. He married Breana Reynolds in 2005, and they have two boys. Ben helped start a company, CaredFor, Inc., in 2016 focused on providing support and community to people in recovery.

MELANIE (DILL) MOKGATLA Melanie (Dill) Mokgatla has been on mission in South Africa for the last 10 years. She and her husband, Andrew, use art as a ministry tool and run a mentoring program. They welcomed their first child, Taye, into the family in 2019.

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ERIN KAY (BRANNON) Erin (Brannon) Kay received a Bachelor’s degree in 2004 from North Georgia College and State University.

She then completed a Masters degree in Social Work from The University of South Carolina in 2006.

Upon graduation and completion of her professional licensing exam, Erin worked in field & corporate management roles in the hospice and mental health industries for a decade.

She married her husband, Wade, in 2006 and they currently have four children including one set of twins!

Erin now homeschools her children utilizing a university model school for her children two days a week. She also teaches 6th grade core classes at the children’s school. Erin enjoys being a certified transformation coach, helping people of all ages and types find their best health with their body, minds and finances through her training from The MacDonald Center for Obesity Prevention & Education at Villianova University.

Erin and her family live in Chapin, South Carolina.

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He married Allison in 2014 and they have two children: Emory (3) and Liam (1)

KALEIGH (WARWICK) HARTLEY

2001 JENNIFER (GIESEMANN) WILLIAMS Joshua and Jennifer (Giesemann) Williams welcomed Neva Elyse Williams into the world on December 6, 2019.

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In all the blessings of 2019, Kaleigh (Warwick) Hartley remains very grateful for the incredible 10-year reunion for the GAC class of 2009.

Their class recalls that what made the reunion even more special was because Ramesh and Manju Naik, parents of Shanil Naik, were able to attend and be surrounded by many Spartans who love them and still honor the memory of their son.

2010

GEORGIA RAE HART Georgia Hart lives in Chamblee, Ga with her son, Harrison. She works for Beacham & Company, Realtors and is in her 12 year as an active Realtor in the Atlanta area. Her son Harrison is in 4th grade currently at GAC.

JAMIE GENTILE Jamie Gentile graduated from Samford University in 2015 with a BBA in Marketing and minor in Graphic Design. She has since made Birmingham her home.

JOHANN SCHNEIDER Johann Schneider graduated from Harvard University in 2004.

Johann Schneider

Erin Kay (Brannon)

Kaleigh (Warwick) Hartley

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Jennifer (Giesemann) Williams

Amanda (Jordan) Garcia

David Floyd

HANNAH (HARTE) PASCHALL Hannah (Harte) Paschall married Christian Paschall in January 2020 and works full-time as a photographer. They are based out of Atlanta and Nashville (thanks to country music), and Hannah loves getting to travel to see Christian on the road!

AMANDA (JORDAN) GARCIA Amanda (Jordan) Garcia is getting married to Michael Garcia, GAC class of 2009, August 2020!

DAVID FLOYD

Hannah (Harte) Paschall

David Floyd graduated from UGA in 2014 with a degree in Finance in 2014 and is currently a Strategy and Transaction Manager at Ernst and Young. He and his wife, Emily, live in Homewood, Alabama, where she is a 3rd year Pediatric Resident at UAB. They have a son, John David, who celebrated his first birthday in November.

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Allie (Blinder) McFadden

Grace (Mimbs) Kora

GRACE (MIMBS) KORA Grace (Mimbs) Kora got married to Reuben Jacob Kora in Kerala, India in Feb. of 2019. The Koras recently moved stateside to South Carolina to begin pastoring a church plant of the Glory City Church international network of churches.

KARA (MALTBY) KOROSEC Kara (Maltby) Korosec graduated from UGA with a journalism degree in 2014 and got married to Nathan in 2015. She worked for a digital marketing agency for 5 years, becoming the Director of Client Services, before joining the team at HubSpot in 2019 as a Senior

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Kara (Maltby) Korosec

Customer Success Manager for Corporate Accounts, now working with GAC as one of her customers!

Alexandria McCall

ALEXANDRIA MCCALL In 2014, Alexandria McCall graduated from NC State with a B.S. in Mathematics and Mathematics Education. Afterwards, she went directly went into gradshool at the Institute of Advanced Analytics at NC State and graduated with an M.S. in Analytics in 2015. After graduating with her Masters, Alex went to work at SAS Institute where she is currently a Data Visualization Analyst. Alex was recently honored as being the graduation speaker for the NC State Math Department in December 2019. She also enjoys giving back to the community and in 2018 started a non-profit organization called Play Like a Girl, which embraces the difference of being a girl and being confident as one.

Teamwork, self-assurance, drive, passion, and strength are a few of the qualities that girls will enhance and harness during these events. “She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.”

Proverbs 31:25 Christopher Sharp

MICHAEL TURNER Michael Turner graduated from UGA in 2014 with a degree in International Affairs. He married Kaitlyn on June 7, 2014. He graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 2017 with a Juris Doctorate. He took and passed the Georgia Bar Exam in July 2017.

KATIE (FARRINGTON) REDMON Katie (Farrington) Redmon earned her Education Specialist degree in Educational Psychology, Gifted and Creative Education from the University of Georgia in 2018. She and her husband Craig Redmon, GAC class of ‘11, welcomed a baby girl into their family in December 2019.

2011 ALLIE (BLINDER) MCFADDEN Allie (Blinder) McFadden married

William McFadden on July 14, 2018, in Rockmart, Georgia. Allie and William each earned their undergraduate degrees in journalism from the University of Georgia before moving back to Atlanta. Allie currently works for Georgia Tech as a communications officer for their Machine Learning Center and Constellations Center for Equity in Computing. Starting this fall, she will be pursuing a Masters in Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development at the University of Georgia. William is the team reporter for the Atlanta Falcons. They reside in Vinings and love going to sporting events, cooking, traveling and watching The Office on repeat.

2015 CHRISTOPHER SHARP Christopher Sharp graduated from Florida State University in 2019 with a Bachelors degree in Sport Management. He worked for Florida State University’s athletic department for four years as an Athletic and Recruiting Assistant. His duties garnered him the opportunity to cover the ACC Basketball Tournament, the NCAA Tournament, the Orange Bowl, and several other prestigious sporting events. Afterwards, Christopher Sharp served as a producer on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast in association with USA Football, which totalled nearly 3 million listens.

In August, Christopher joined GAC team in the exciting new faculty fellow program.

MICHAEL XU Michael Xu is very excited to graduate from Georgia Tech this year with a CS degree. He has been working at Deloitte as a business technical analyst.

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2020 Alumni Board Board members are nominated to provide valuable feedback and develop programs that benefit alumni in their relationships, careers, applications of faith, and connections to GAC. Members are devoted to the mission of their alma mater, driven to enhance the initiatives of the alumni community, and encouraged to build lifelong

connections to expand their personal networks. In collaboration with the Alumni Office, this team supports events and programs to bring ongoing value to all graduates. Each Board member serves as a representative among his or her peers and offers a unique perspective into the heart, advantages, and needs of GAC.

Joseph Arnold ‘10 University of Georgia

Ray Godleski ‘93 Georgia State University

Joy (Phillips) Sharp ‘74 Kennesaw State University

Leesa (Yates) Black ‘74 Lipscomb University

Jon Julian ‘83 Lipscomb University

Chris Shim ‘06 Abilene Christian University

Jordan Bullard ‘17 Lipscomb University

Ayesha Nasmyth ‘01 Vanderbilt University

Julia Sykes ‘11 University of Georgia

Board President

Meredith (McDermott) Blinder ‘07 Berry College

Jackson O’Brien ‘14 University of Georgia

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Sara (Collins) White ‘08 Georgia Institute of Technology

SPARTAN

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2020 Alumni Ambassadors This team represents young alumni leaders who are dedicated to the mission of GAC and influential among their peers through creative efforts to promote and support the needs of their school. These role models share ideas, stories, and solutions on how to engage with the youngest generation of GAC alumni.

Nataly Beacham (’19)

Mason English (’17)

Alyssa Nesmith (’18)

University of Wyoming

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

University of Georgia

Kylie Byrd (’15) Georgia Tech University

Heather Ferrari (’14) Belmont University

Jake Shumard (’14) Faulkner University

Becca Colehower (’16) Furman University

Emily Haglund (’19) University of South Carolina

Megan Staebell(’15) University of Georgia

Nicole Corley (Reynolds) (’11) Auburn University

Bennie Harris (’16) Lipscomb University

Reagan Street (’19) University of Georgia

Chandler Dula (’19) Williams College

Alex Hathaway (’18) Auburn University

Mary Thomas (’18) University of Georgia

Ben Eberhart (’17) Georgia Tech University

Molly Joseph (’17) Lipscomb University

Tony Wyche (’18) Georgia College & State University

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Annual Report

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Introducing the GAC Park

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n Fall of 2019, the GACS Board of Trustees voted to support fundraising efforts for two significant campus improvement projects. The first was the creation of the GAC Park, a beautiful new green space connecting the center of campus. It revitalizes the campus, creating large outdoor gathering spaces where our young students can play and explore, and our older students and parents can gather in the beautiful natural surroundings.

The park includes a beautiful new front lawn, a new playground area for Village students, a new amphitheater for Lower School students, and a new green space connecting Smith Plaza, Bastian Center Stage, and beyond to Strickland Plaza. This area has been a great blessing this year, particularly with the need to social distance and host more events outside. It is used on a daily basis before, during, and after school.

The second project included renovations at Spartan Stadium. Phase 1 of the stadium project was completed with a new replacement turf for Chub Reynolds Field, which will improve student athlete safety by helping to reduce injuries and keeping our players cooler during the hot summer months.

Thank you to those families who have answered the call to give generously and bring these projects to life.

Fundraising efforts for Phase 2 are still continuing with the hopes of resurfacing Hank Prickett Track, renovating the bathrooms, and replacing the current lighting with new LED field lights. “Outdoor spaces for students are needed now more than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We believe that God led this effort last year knowing the GAC Park would be a place for Band and Orchestra concerts, Lower School P.E. classes, and after school practices for our GAC Flagline and cheerleaders. It is used daily by students as a place toead and socialize also” said Katherine White, GAC Vice President for Advancement.

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Annual Donors On behalf of the students at Greater Atlanta Christian School, we would like to thank the following donors for their generous giving this past year. This list itemizes giving during the past fiscal year, July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020. All gifts after that date will be recognized in the next Annual Report.

Founders (Giving $25,000 and Above) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Duncan B. Angove Anonymous (3) Mr. and Mrs. Josh Arwood Mr. and Mrs. T. Ulrich Brechbuhl The Cobb Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Chris Collinson Mr. and Mrs. James E. Combee Mr. and Mrs. David A. Cormack Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Eaton Dr. and Mrs. David L. Fincher Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Freeman GAC Parent Association (GPA) Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Long

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Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Michaels Dr. and Mrs. Erol Onal Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Phillips, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Phillips Dr. and Mrs. L. Todd Stewart Mr. and Mrs. James J. Tidwell Williams Family Foundation of Georgia, Inc.

Benefactors (Giving $10,000 to $24,999) Anonymous (1) Blue River Development LLC Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Chumley Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. James N. Contardi Mr. and Mrs. William B. Cooper, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Dickinson Mr. W. Steve Elrod J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Malone Ms. Allen Sakon Mr. and Mrs. F. Mackey Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell D. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Tabor Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Tiberia Dr. Shannan Tracy Dr. and Mrs. Mike Wooten

Sustainers (Giving $5,000 to $9,999) Anonymous (4) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Todd H. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Buce Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Crisp Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas F. Davis ECMC Foundation Edward Kocharian MD APC Mr. and Mrs. Bennett S. Finklea Dr. and Mrs. William H. Franklin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bart A. Harper Dr. and Mrs. Scott C. Harsh Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Heinselman Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Henry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Herbert Mr. and Mrs. Duane L. Hoover Hoover Foods, Inc. Incredible Floors & Construction Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Kester Mr. and Mrs. Yong D. Kim Drs. Edward and Seda Kocharian Mr. and Mrs. Adam S. Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. William J. Long Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Maness Mr. and Mrs. Bartow Morgan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Nasmyth Northwest Exterminating Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ned O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Shumard Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Sierra Southstar Energy Services LLC Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Joshua A. Thomason Mr. and Mrs. John Webb Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williamson, Jr.

Supporters (Giving $1000 to $4,999) Mr. and Mrs. Renod L. Alston Dr. and Mrs. Jorge R. Alvear Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Amado Aneke Law Offices Mr. Princewill and Dr. Blessing Aneke Anonymous (11) Mr. Hisham A. Araim Mr. and Mrs. Keith Asef

B. H. Payne Construction Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Scott A. Barbour Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Barron Drs. Ronald and Theresa Betteker Better Beans Branding LLC Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beveridge Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bilik Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Bower Mr. David S. Bowling Mr. Jackie Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Y. Braswell, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan I. Burton Mr. and Mrs. Dean Calloway Mr. and Mrs. Alex J. Campos Mr. and Mrs. William D. Carter, Jr. Mr. Claudio Castaneda and Mrs. Liliana Ramirez Mr. Dennis Chan and Ms. Alice Lin Mr. and Mrs. Kyle W. Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Chase Mr. Juho Chong and Mrs. Sun Namkung Mr. and Mrs. James L. Chupp Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ciatto Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Civins CDR and Mrs. Michael J. Clark, II Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Newton B. Collinson, III Mr. and Mrs. David A. Comery Mr. and Mrs. Craig D. Cormack Mr. and Mrs. G. Lanier Coulter, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Crawford The Crossing Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Crum D & D Financial Group Mr. and Mrs. Jad Daye Dr. and Mrs. Sean Delaney Mr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Dennis, II Mr. and Mrs. Serge A. Doh Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Dorr Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Dorse Mr. and Mrs. Brett D. Duke Mr. and Mrs. David S. Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Byron L. Eberhart, III Mr. Ubong Ekpo and Dr. Edidiong Ikpe-Ekpo Mrs. Carolyn Eldridge Mr. and Mrs. Antoine El-Khoury Mr. Marshall James and Mrs. Lisa Ellis-James Drs. Jeffrey and Carolyn Facteau Ms. Cheryl Fairbanks

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. David Fields Mrs. Kathleen T. Fincher Ms. Pamela Fincher Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Fowler Mr. Chris Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Barkley M. Geib Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Green, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Gullatt Mr. and Mrs. Ken Halley Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hallock Mr. and Mrs. G. Darryl Harmon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hawkes, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Helms Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Herrington Mr. and Mrs. Dustin T. Hewatt Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen Hill, IV Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hillyer Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Hollier Mr. and Mrs. Justin Houston Mr. and Mrs. Taras B. Howell Ms. Carol Jackovich Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Eddie K. Jhin Mr. Alhafiz Jivan and Mrs. Mehreen Hemani Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Roger Johnston Mr. and Mrs. J. Thad Joiner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Jones Mr. J. Scott Justice Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kahn Dr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Keadey Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kim Mr. John Kim Mr. and Mrs. Greg L. Kindred Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. David Lin Mr. Shuo Liu and Mrs. Yurong Li Mrs. Marilyn Long Lou Sobh Kia Ms. Josephine Lowman Mr. William L. Luckey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Lussier Malcolm Cunningham Chevrolet Mr. and Mrs. Ravi J. Mallik Mr. and Mrs. John M. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Sloan P. Martin, III Mason Bahr LLP Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Matas

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Mr. and Mrs. James T. McComas Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Randy Merrill Mr. and Mrs. B. Eric Middleton Mr. and Mrs. Kirk E. Mixon Mr. Gairy R. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Moraitakis Dr. and Mrs. C. Michael Morris Mr. and Mrs. Kamran Mossadeghi Mr. and Mrs. Eric W. Musser National Christian Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Neilson Mr. and Mrs. Chau Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. T. Allen Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Allen T. O’Brien Mr. Oladapo and Dr. Modele Ogunniyi Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ostapiuk Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Owenby Mr. and Mrs. John W. Oxendine Oxendine Law Group Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Parker Mr. Brett H. Payne Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Perry Mr. Ramon and Dr. Julie Plowden Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford B. Polhill, III Rev. and Mrs. Wallace A. Prude Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pryor Drs. Scott and Yvette Quisling Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Rash Mr. and Mrs. Joel S. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Reinaldo Regalado Mr. and Mrs. F. Raine Remsburg Mr. and Mrs. David A. Ridenour Mr. and Mrs. Lewis L. Roberts, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rudy Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Ruf Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Scheipe Mr. and Mrs. J. William Schroer Scott A Pryor, Attorney at Law Mr. Houston and Dr. Jannet Scruggs Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Simpson Drs. Marcus and Melanie Sims Mr. and Mrs. Jason Slaughter Smith & Howard, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Staebell Mr. and Mrs. Matt Stinchcomb Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Street SunTrust Bank Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Taffe Mr. Julius Green and Dr. Taryn Taylor

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Teamlogic IT Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Thomas Drs. Joseph and Tina-Ann Thompson Drs. R. Andrew and Patricia Todebush Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Van Ryn Mr. and Mrs. Hans-Bernd Veltmaat Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Vorpahl Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Corey T. Warmington, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James B. Warren Ms. Cecelia Waters Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Wells Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Westmoreland Mr. and Mrs. R. Donovan White Mr. Brandon and Dr. Rebecca Williams Mr. and Mrs. Floyd R. Williams, III Mr. and Mrs. James B. Williams Drs. Jeronn and LaToya Williams Mr. and Mrs. Revi M. Williams Mr. Rinnel Williams and Ms. Ashley Wells Mrs. Beverly Wilson Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Wood Rev. Frances H. Wynn Mr. Sang Kyu Yi and Dr. Nancy Kil Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Yokley

Friends (Giving up to $999) 1910 Public House Ms. Kourtnay Abernathy Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Able, III Mr. and Mrs. Milad Y. Aboukhaled Mr. and Mrs. Clarance D. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Aguirre Dr. Khaja Ahmed and Dr. Saima Khan Mr. Zulfiqar Ahmed Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ahn Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Alsobrook Mr. and Mrs. John Alsobrook Mr. Norman Althausen Ms. Derly M. Alvarez Mr. Asfaw Ambaye, DDS and Mrs. Lily Meshesha Mr. and Mrs. Cory A. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Neville Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John Angove

Anonymous (172) Mrs. Jacquelwyn W. Anthony Mr. Joseph B. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Joshua T. Arnold Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Ashmore Mr. Mario Asiain Diaz and Mrs. Gabriela Ayala Atlanta Pediatric Therapy, Inc. Ms. Marjorie Augustin Mr. and Mrs. Filip Aydov Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bailey, Jr. Dr. Paul Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Derek W. Bakarich Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Baker Bank Of America Charitable Gift Fund Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bankson Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barillari Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Barnett Mr. Stephen R. Barresi Dr. Mahmoud and Judge Tangela Barrie Mr. and Mrs. Claude D. Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Maurice L. Barton Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Baskerville, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Landon Bates Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Beasley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Beasley Mr. and Mrs. Terrance L. Beasley Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Beauchamp Mr. and Mrs. Brent Beckham Mr. William and Dr. Laurel Beckham Mr. and Mrs. David J. Belknap, II Ms. Diedra Bell Ms. LaSabre Bell Ms. Latrella G. Bell Mr. Kenneth J. Benson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Benton, III Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berry, Sr. Ms. Zulan L. Berry Dr. Katrina Bilal Mr. Timothy and Dr. Julianne Birt Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Black Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blackwell Mr. and Mrs. Leland Blackwood, III Ms. Laura Lee Blake Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson B. Blandford Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Blinder Mr. Barry and Dr. Brandy Blount

Ms. Julia Bolden Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Bolling, III Ms. Keneesha C. Bonner Mr. and Mrs. James F. Boren Ms. Janine A. Bowen Dr. and Mrs. James N. Bower Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. John Boyden Ms. T. Christine Boyd-Witherspoon Mr. Stephen and Dr. Jennifer Bragg Mr. and Mrs. James Brandon Mr. and Mrs. Leroy J. Brannon, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Brasher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Courtney D. Braswell Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Braswell Mr. and Mrs. George N. Brathwaite Mr. and Mrs. Larry B. Bride, Jr. Brightview Landscape Mr. and Mrs. John A. Britt Mr. and Mrs. Conrad D. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Brown Ms. Victoria Brown Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, III Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Brown Mr. and Mrs. Kendric Brumfield, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bryant Dr. Jacquelyn A. Bryant Mrs. Joyce Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Bryant Mr. Obie Bryant Ms. Frances Bryant-Lowery Mrs. Joanne Buckner Mr. and Mrs. Hasan H. Budhwani Mr. Paul and Dr. Leslie Bugg Dr. Drew Bulkin and Dr. Patricia Pena-Bulkin Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Bullard Mr. and Mrs. Damon Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett Mrs. Regan D. Burnett Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burnett Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burnette Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Burrow Mrs. Bette Bush Mr. and Mrs. William S. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Marvell R. Butts Dr. Linda A. Byrd Dr. and Mrs. Paul S. Cable Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Campagna Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Canache

Dr. and Mrs. Jose L. Cangiano Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Canipe Ms. Kristin Carlin Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Carlton Mrs. Terry Carothers Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Carr Mr. Lorenzo Carrion Bistolfi and Mrs. Daniela Almaraz Ms. Marsha Carter Mr. and Mrs. Aaron M. Cason Ms. Candi Castillo Mrs. Caroline Cates Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chae Mr. and Mrs. William Challas Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Chambless Mr. and Mrs. Orville G. Chapman Mr. Vikram Chaudhary and Mrs. Gaganjot Sambi Mr. and Mrs. John A. Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Emeka Chijioke Ms. Gloria Chough Mr. and Mrs. Sanfu Chu Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Chung Mr. and Mrs. Gold J. Chyrack, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Eder Cifuentes Mr. and Mrs. David Clapp

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald F. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Clark Ms. Machelle Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Clement, II Rev. Nicolae and Mrs. Roza Clempus Mr. and Mrs. Derek Clifton Mr. and Mrs. Billy J. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Blaine D. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Collins Mr. and Mrs. George Colton Community Teen Coalition, Inc. Mr. Guiyang Cong and Mrs. Qina Feng Mr. and Mrs. John B. Connel Mr. Wallace Conrath Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Cook Mrs. Gretchen W. Cooke Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Cooksey Ms. Kristen N. Cork Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Craig Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Aaronde S. Creighton Ms. Luciana Crenshaw Mr. and Mrs. Ryan J. Crisp Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Crum Mr. Robert Weir and Mrs. Tammi Cummings

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Mr. and Mrs. Tommy D. Cummings, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David P. Curland Mrs. Iris Curry Ms. Christina G. Cutchins Mr. and Mrs. Kris Daniels Ms. Linda Darko Mr. and Mrs. Sandeep Das Mr. and Mrs. Brian W. Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Davidson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Seth Davies Mr. and Mrs. Chad Davis Dr. and Mrs. Donald D. Davis, Jr. Drs. Eric and Manise Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Davis, Jr. Ms. Lisa C. Davis Mrs. Marilyn Davis Ms. Shannon Dawson Ms. Miceli De La O Mr. and Mrs. Burt M. Deardorff Mr. and Mrs. Todd G. DeBoer Dr. and Mrs. Charles DeCook Ms. Laura Delgado Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeMonbreun Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Dempsey Dr. and Mrs. Brad Denton Mr. and Mrs. Akbar Dhanani Dr. Betty S. Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Dixon, Jr. DME & Supplies LLC Mr. Wilson Doan Mr. and Mrs. John L. Dobbs Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Doran Mrs. Tonya Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Dowdell Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dowdy Mr. and Mrs. Marcus W. Downs Ms. Ceci Drawdy Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Duong Mr. and Mrs. Drake A. Durnell Mr. and Mrs. James T. Duttera, Jr. Mr. Brian and Dr. Ingrid Duva Dr. Anna Duval Mr. and Mrs. Chad R. Dybdahl Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dye Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Earley Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Easley Mr. and Mrs. Christopher N. Echols Mr. and Mrs. Michael Edd Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Edlhuber Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. John F. Embleton

Mr. George Emmert and Ms. Cynthia Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Ernest Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Ertley, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Espy, IV Mr. and Mrs. Jeron L. Evans Mr. and Mrs. William Evans Mr. William and Dr. Monique Evans FACTS Management Company Mr. James J. Fairbanks, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Fairell Mr. and Mrs. Earl Falk, Jr. Mr. James Driscoll and Mrs. Jennifer Fallon Driscoll Ms. Lori D. Faris Mr. and Mrs. Aziz Farishta Mr. and Mrs. Ottis P. Fausett III Mr. and Mrs. Ian S. Feagin Mr. and Mrs. Hector M. Felix Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery M. Felton Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Fiebelkorn Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Finazzo Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Fincher Ms. Yvonne Fincher

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Mr. Andrew Fleming and Mrs. Claire Lee Mr. and Mrs. Sean Foote Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Fordree Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Foster Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Frager Mr. Donnell Francis Mr. and Mrs. Myron E. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Frick Mrs. Gisela Fritzen Mr. and Mrs. Vernon J. Fulton Ms. Michelle Funderburk Mr. Charles and Dr. Heather Futral Mrs. Erica M. Gallon Mr. Jose Garcia and Mrs. Johanna Moreno Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Garlick Mrs. Steffanie Garner Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Gary Ms. Gwendolyn D. Gatling Mr. and Mrs. Bobby C. George Georgia Ruthless Softball Vento 18-U Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Giles Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Gilliard Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gilreath

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Glenn Mrs. Jolanta Golebiewska Ms. Raven T. Gonsalves Dr. and Mrs. Javier Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Maximino Gonzalez Mr. Matthew Gordon Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gramigna Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Granberg Mr. and Mrs. John M. Granger Mr. Michael and Dr. Sarah Grant Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Gray Mr. James Gray Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Green Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Greene, II Ms. Stacey Greene Mr. Ravinder Grewal and Ms. Sona Sambi Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Grey Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Griffin, Jr. Ms. Pamela H. Griffin Ms. Jessica Guarneri Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Guinn Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Gulley Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Gutierrez Ms. Angela C. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Jason R. Hamilton Ms. Miriam Hancock Mr. Robin J. Hanson Mr. Kevin Harden Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Hardin Mr. and Mrs. Tim A. Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Gene H. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Harrell Mr. Nelson Harris, III and Mrs. Elizabeth Gitata Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Harsh Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Harsh Ms. Georgia R. Hart Ms. Jan Hart Mr. and Mrs. Brett K. Harte Mr. and Mrs. Blake J. Hartley Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Hayes Mrs. Mildred J. Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Hayes, Jr. Mr. Raymond Hayes and Mrs. Melina Hayes Ms. Nancy D. Hays Mr. and Mrs. John Hedgcock Mr. and Mrs. James R. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Nigel C. Henry

Mr. and Mrs. Tromell Henry Mr. Darren and Dr. Robin Hensley Mr. Brandon M. Hewatt Dr. and Mrs. Orpheus J. Heyward Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Hicks Dr. and Mrs. Ron Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Travis D. Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Jaime M. Hidalgo Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Hiday Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Hidell, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Eric High Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Hill Ms. Lakasia P. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hill Dr. Sharon Hill Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hill Dr. Stephanie S. Hills Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hinton Ms. Tam T. Ho Mr. and Mrs. William Ho Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hobbs Mr. and Mrs. John W. Holden, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Holland Dr. and Mrs. Dale Holly Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Holsworth Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Holts, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Holzgrefe Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hoover Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Hopper Mrs. Marie A. Horton Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Hosfeld Mr. and Mrs. Jordan House Drs. Selwynn and Paytie Howard Ms. Darcy Huber Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery S. Huett Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Huff Ms. Michele Huggins Ms. Andrea Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Hughey Mr. and Mrs. Stan J. Humphrey Mr. and Mrs. Sadek A. Hussain Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Hutchinson Dr. and Mrs. Mark Hutson Drs. Vinh and Diem Huynh Mr. Calvin Inge, Jr. and Mrs. Parisha Flucker-Inge Mr. and Mrs. Chad Jackson, Sr. Mrs. Tiffany B. Jackson Mrs. Mary Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Jacquet

Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. James Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. James, Jr. Mrs. Seong Kwan Jang Ms. Vicki Jarboe Ms. Janna S. Jenkins Dr. and Mrs. Shawn E. Jenkins Mr. Deepak and Dr. Cassandra Jeyaram Dr. and Mrs. Barrett E. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Dustin C. Johnson Ms. Jocelyn Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jon F. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Johnson Ms. LaKesha W. Johnson Mr. Marjaverri Johnson, Sr. and Mrs. Toilli Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Eric Johnson Mr. Warren Johnson and Ms. Morgan Savoy Mr. and Mrs. Andre L. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Clifton A. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Jones, Jr. Ms. Regan L. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Jongko Mr. and Mrs. Morey L. Joseph Mr. and Mrs. John B. Joy, III Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Joyner Jubilee Ventures USA LLC Dr. Troy Kapral and Ms. Rena Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Karinshak Mrs. Lianne E. Keeton Mr. and Mrs. Kennon Keiser Mr. and Mrs. Clayton A. Keller Mr. and Mrs. Owen Kenworthy Mr. and Mrs. Randall D. Kenworthy Ms. Sarah K. Kester Mrs. Peggy Z. Kettle Ms. Lynn Kilpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kim Ms. Ji Hee H. Kim Mr. Tae Kim and Mrs. Heesun Jun Mr. Robert Kincade Ms. Susan G. Kincade Mr. and Mrs. Gathon M. King Mr. and Mrs. Woody T. King Mr. and Mrs. Brad M. Kinser Ms. Kelly L. Kinser Mr. and Mrs. William L. Klueber, III Mr. and Mrs. Kendall W. Knight, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Knipschild, III Mr. and Mrs. Corey J. Korpita

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Mr. and Mrs. Abboud G. Kourieh Mr. and Mrs. Jason K. Krause Mr. and Mrs. Daniel K. Kuramoto Ms. E’Lisa Ladson Mr. and Mrs. Charlie J. Lail, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Lake Mr. and Mrs. Hyder Lalani Mr. Chris A. Landreth Mrs. V. Carol Lane Ms. Frances A. Lanza Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Lassiter Mr. Russell Lawless Ms. Elizabeth A. Lawrence Dr. Khoi Le and Mrs. Duong Thuy Mr. Jonathan R. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Josh Lee Mr. and Mrs. Jung Jin Lee Mr. Kory Lee and Mrs. Ju Ha Mr. and Mrs. Colin Leitch Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Lemen Mr. Benjamin and Dr. Yvette Leslie Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel Lewis Ms. Yvonnette Lewis Mr. Xiaoxian Li and Mrs. Yaqin Sun Mr. and Mrs. Bing Sheng Lin Dr. Robert S. Lindsay Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Link Mr. Guy and Dr. Pamela Logan Mr. and Mrs. Moiez Lokhandwala Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Love Mrs. Donna S. Love Mr. and Mrs. James C. Lowe, III Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Lowenstein Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lowman Mr. and Mrs. Mario M. Lozano Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lucas Ms. Joyce Lucht Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Luskin Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. MacKenzie Macy’s Foundation Mr. Donald Maddox and Mrs. LaToya Parker Mr. and Mrs. Orrett Maine, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Mains Ms. Amanda Malayter Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Malone, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mankin Ms. Pamela K. Manley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marchiando Mr. and Mrs. David F. Marconi Mr. David and Dr. Laura Markert Ms. Angela Markowski

Ms. Amy L. Marler Mr. and Mrs. Whitney L. Marschalk Colonel Fred Martin Mr. and Mrs. H. Clay Martin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Mason Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph A. Matherson Dr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Mauldin Dr. and Mrs. Richard R. Maxa Mr. and Mrs. Lee N. May Mr. and Mrs. Gregory N. Mayfield Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Maynard Mrs. Veronica McCall Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. B. Graham McCarty Ms. Angela McCorkle Mr. Patrick McCorkle Mr. and Mrs. Ramon J. McCray Mr. Glen W. McDonnell Dr. and Mrs. Gerald B. McFadden Dr. Carmen C. McGee Dr. Tiffany McKinnie Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. McMaster Mr. Glenn McNair Mrs. Margaret McPherson Mr. and Mrs. Ryan McSwain Mr. and Mrs. Moises Medina Mr. Thomas and Dr. Elizabeth Meeker Ms. Rene H. Melson Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Menefee Mr. and Mrs. Nitin K. Meshramkar Metro-Chic Homes LLC Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Miars Mr. and Mrs. David H. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Miller Mr. and Mrs. James M. Miller, II Mr. Jimmy Miller Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Miller, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Miller Ms. Nakia Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Milovich Mr. and Mrs. Wyndol C. Milton Ms. Carole H. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Faiyaz F. Mitha Mr. Edward Momoh Mr. and Mrs. Miguel A. Montoya Ms. Caren P. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Jason Morris

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Mr. Mark and Dr. Betty Morris Mrs. Tracey Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Moss Mr. and Mrs. Andre L. Moxie, Sr. Mr. Don Hylton and Ms. Rose Marie Muhakwa Rev. William Murphy, III and Rev. Danielle Murphy Mr. Karthikeyan Muthiah and Dr. Mona Batra Mr. and Mrs. Ramesh Naik Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Narucki Mr. and Mrs. David R. Nash Ms. Ayesha Y. Nasmyth Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Nelloms Ms. Shelley Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Ivory Nemorin Mrs. Barbara Newman Mr. Christopher J. Newton Dr. Elizabeth J. Newton Mr. and Mrs. Seng K. Ng Dr. and Mrs. Binh K. Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nguyen Mrs. Hien Nguyen Dr. Paul Nguyen and Dr. Tiffany Dang Mr. San Nguyen and Ms. Hanh Le Mr. Thanh V. Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Tom N. Nguyen Mrs. Tracy Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Nicholl Mr. Kaylib Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Nieman Mr. and Mrs. James H. Niles, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Adeoye Oguntomilade Mr. and Mrs. Dustin K. Oh Drs. Chima and Ugochi Ohuabunwo Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Ojeda Dr. Peter Ok and Mrs. Esther Lee Mr. and Mrs. Martin D. Olinger Drs. Tolulope and Deslyn Olunuga Mr. Victor Orellana and Mrs. Karen Reinoso Mr. Arturo and Dr. LaVonne Ortega Mr. Salim Osabiya and Mrs. Safeena Virani Mr. Keith D. Osbon Ms. Kimberly Osborne Mrs. Joy Osgood Mr. and Mrs. Aaron J. Owens Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Paden Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pagan Mrs. Valerie Paige

Mr. and Mrs. Evangelos J. Panousis Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pantea Mr. and Mrs. Caleb T. Panter Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Parasca Mr. and Mrs. Jin Park Mr. and Mrs. Mike Park Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Parker Mr. and Mrs. James Parr Mr. and Mrs. James Pate Mr. and Mrs. Ashish Patel Dr. and Mrs. Jitesh Patel Mr. and Mrs. Vipul R. Patel Mr. and Mrs. Bradley J. Paul Mr. and Mrs. John Pavlich Ms. Kelly E. Payne Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Payne, Sr. Miss Alexandra Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Mehryar Y. Pedram Ms. Dania V. Peguero Mr. Peter V. Pellegrini

Ms. Cheryl A. Perez Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Perkins Ms. Laura D. Pfister Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. Phelan Ms. Barbara E. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Stanley T. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Yongsik Pi Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Pierre, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Pignetti Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pinson Ms. Amy L. Pittman Mr. Michael Pitts and Ms. Michelle Pitts Mr. and Mrs. Shanon R. Pitts Mr. Tony and Dr. Shyronda Pleasant Mr. and Mrs. Lathan Pooser Mr. Robert Porter and Dr. Eliana Gonzalez Mr. David Posada and Mrs. Luisa Jaramillo Mr. and Mrs. Kyler Post

Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Powell, Jr. Mr. Anthony Pressley Mr. and Mrs. Peerless L. Price Mr. and Mrs. John I. Pritchard Mr. and Mrs. Alpesh Purohit Dr. and Mrs. George Rafeedie, III Ms. LaTonya Rampa Mr. and Mrs. LaMarr Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ransom Mr. and Mrs. Raheem D. Rashad Ms. Jean M. Rawls Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rawls Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rayevich Mr. and Mrs. James M. Read Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Redden, Jr. Ms. Donna Redmon Mr. and Mrs. Matt Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Baron Reinhold Mr. and Mrs. John R. Remsburg Mr. and Mrs. Claudiu F. Restea

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Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. James W. Rhodes Judge and Mrs. Randolph G. Rich Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Richards Mr. and Mrs. Troy Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Richey Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rickaby Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Ricketts Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Ricks

Mr. and Mrs. Garrick J. Riley Ms. Carrie Ann Rillo Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Rittenhouse Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Robb Mr. and Mrs. David P. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Carl Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Eric Robinson Ms. Felicia Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Robinson

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Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Romack Mr. and Mrs. George Rosero Ms. Marci Rosselot Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rossum Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Rountree Mr. and Mrs. Anton L. Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Huey M. Rowe-Anderson, II Mr. and Mrs. Gabre Royes Ms. Dana R. Ruder Mr. and Mrs. Dusty Rush Dr. Daniel Russell, Jr. and Dr. Vilsi Russell Mr. and Mrs. David Rutland Mr. Jeremy and Dr. Amanda Sale Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Salvatore, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Sams Mr. Gerry Samuels Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Sandoe Ms. Lynda S. Sanford Mrs. Sheila Sanford Mr. and Mrs. Karim Sangani Mr. and Mrs. Scott K. Santa Ana Mr. and Mrs. Venkatravi Sarikonda Ms. Marsha A. Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schlueter Mr. and Mrs. James P. Schreiber Mr. Stephen and Dr. Ann Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Chandler Scott Mr. and Mrs. Myron Seaton Mr. Kim Seng Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Sexton Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Shababy Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Shea Mr. Bruce Shelton Ms. Wendi A. Sheppard Mr. Sebsibe Shibiru and Ms. Adanech Feleke Mr. A. Zeleke Asfaw and Mrs. Engdawork Shibshi Mr. and Mrs. Edward Y. Shinn Mr. Harold Y. Shinn Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Shoop Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Simmons, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Mark Simmons Ms. Alexandra L. Sims Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Sims Mr. Omkar Singh and Mrs. Anurupa Arora Mr. and Mrs. Pratap Singh

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sisson Mr. and Mrs. Rahim Sivji Mr. and Mrs. James R. Skelton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Skidmore Mr. Henry and Dr. Jennifer Smart Ms. Nicole A. Smartt Mr. and Mrs. Eric B. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Rodney L. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mehmood N. Sohani, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Soulimiotis Mr. and Mrs. Israel Sparks Mr. Wendell Spiva, Sr. and Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva Mr. Charles Spotts, Jr. and Dr. Tyndal Jones Mrs. Kathy A. Staggs Mr. and Mrs. James B. Stanhouse Mr. and Mrs. James B. Stanley, Jr. Ms. Christy P. Stansberry Mr. and Mrs. Tyler A. Stephenson Ms. Angela Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Stewart, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Stogner Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Neville J. Street Ms. Shamarro Stubbs Dr. and Mrs. Sean Sue Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sullivan Mr. Andrew and Dr. Tricia Sumpter Mr. and Mrs. Amin Surani Mrs. Allison Sutton Dr. Madeline Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Swann Mr. and Mrs. Todd D. Syprett Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sztuka Mrs. Marilyn Tabor Mr. and Mrs. Xuong Tang Mr. and Mrs. Barrett V. Teague Ms. Crystal E. Tenney Mr. and Mrs. Dereje Tesfaye Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Thomas Ms. Janice G. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thomas Ms. Nikita Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Thumann Mr. and Mrs. Aminu Timberlake Mr. Dale Tino Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Tobia, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Tolson Mr. and Mrs. Gregg B. Torrance Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Townsend Dr. Khanh Dang and Mr. Dinh Tran Mr. and Mrs. Quang N. H. Tran Mr. Lukas Tran-Le and Mrs. Hau Yee Chan Mr. L. Felipe Trejo and Mrs. Monica Londono Mr. and Mrs. William Trocchi Ms. Anna Trofimova Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. Tso Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Turnbull, III Mr. Tin Tsun Leung and Mrs. Yunnmay Tyan Mr. and Mrs. Juan F. Uribe Ms. Mirtha S. Uribe Mr. and Mrs. Smit A. Valiani Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Ness Ms. Ashley E. Van Ryn Mr. and Mrs. Douglas V. Vander Linde Mr. and Mrs. Joel A. VanderPol Mr. Daryn and Dr. Sabrina Veney Mr. Jerome Vento, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Vestal, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Villa Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Viner Mr. and Mrs. Chinh N. Vo Mr. and Mrs. Phuong Vo Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Wade Mr. Victor and Dr. Demetris Wade Mr. and Mrs. Chris R. Wagnon Mr. and Mrs. R. Scot Waldrop Mr. and Mrs. H. Neil Walls Mrs. Jenelle Walthour Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Walton Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Walton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Antonio A. Ward Ms. Alesha Warren Mr. and Mrs. Allen Warren Mr. and Mrs. Michael Washington Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Wasiele Mr. Darrell Watkins and Ms. Elizabeth Wilson Mr. and Mrs. P. Edward Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Wenner Mrs. Jean Wenzel Mr. and Mrs. McCray West Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert W. West Mr. and Mrs. Compton Wharton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Wheadon

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. White Mr. and Mrs. Phillip White Mr. and Mrs. Dustin White Mr. and Mrs. Pierce W. White Ms. Anique S. Whitmore Mr. and Mrs. David M. Whitworth Judge and Mrs. Kenneth E. Wickham, III Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wickley Mr. Theodore R. Wieber, III Dr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Wild Mr. James Wildenburg Mr. and Mrs. Adam Williams Mr. and Mrs. Brett H. Williams Mr. Brian K. Williams Mr. and Mrs. James A. Williams Rev. and Mrs. Jasper W. Williams, III Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Williams Mr. and Mrs. Randall S. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Williamson Ms. Carla L. Willis Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wilmath Mr. and Mrs. Derek Wilson Mr. and Mrs. George D. Wilson Ms. Kimberly M. Wilson Wilson Lewis, CPA Ms. Margaret J. Wilson Drs. Matthew and Danelle Wilson Ms. Raven Wilson Mr. Theodore Wilson and Dr. Shauna Markes-Wilson Mr. and Mrs. James Winkes Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Winsness Mr. and Mrs. Dale E. Wiseman Dr. and Mrs. Moon Won Mr. and Mrs. Benji Wood Mr. and Mrs. William L. Woodruff Mr. and Mrs. Shane B. Woodward Mr. and Mrs. Wells G. Woodward Mr. Randolph and Dr. Sara Woolley Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Wright Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Wright Mr. Leonard Wright Mr. Jianxiong Wu and Mrs. Xinxin Mao Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wyatt X5 Sports Lab Mr. and Mrs. S. Marty Yates Mr. and Mrs. Emery Yawn, III Mrs. Wing S. Yeung Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Young Mr. and Mrs. Tae Yu Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Zee Mr. James Q. Zheng

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Annual Fund Parent Donors Thank you to the following parents who made a gift or pledge during the 2020 – 2021 Annual Fund Parent Campaign.

Young Learners (89%) Anthony and Trisha Adams Anonymous (5) Harrison and Addison Baker Devin and Audris Campbell Lorenzo Carrion Bistolfi and Daniela Almaraz Chris and Rhiannon Clark Randy and Kesha Clinkscale Billy and Joanne Cole David and Brandi Eaton Ubong Ekpo and Edidiong Ikpe-Ekpo Chris and Stephanie Frick Antonio Gallgos and Vanessa Kosky Michael and Sarah Grant Blake and Kaleigh Hartley Aaron and Tyler Hill

Mike and Melody Hopper Michael and Kayla Hughes Scott and Kristy Hutchinson Austin and Christy Johnson Stacey and Venus Johnson Eric and Sandy Johnson Kam and Shy Johnson Welsley and Aaron Jongko Kelly Kinser Taylor and Claudia Malcolm Tyler and Rachel McComas Chris and Leigh McIntyre Jalaj and Darshini Mehta Thomas and Lisa Morris Caleb and Addi Panter David Posada and Luisa Jaramillo Michael and Cynthia Ricks

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David and Savannah Roberts Michael and Kasey Saari Jeremy and Amanda Sale Joe and Corbi Sandoe Jessica Starks Dominic and Dion Stokes David and Emily Stoniecki William and Christie Stroud Joel and Rachel VanderPol McCray and Lauren West Tom and Melissa Wisehart Quincy and Markeya Young

K3 (100%) Asfaw Ambaye and Lily Meshesha Anonymous (3) Drew and Carrie Belmore

Nathan and Britney Burton Eder and Manuela Cifuentes Chris and Rhiannon Clark Emily and Justin Crawley Matthew and Connie Garlick Ben Hixson Mike and Melody Hopper Michael and Kayla Hughes Josh Humphrey and Tabitha Stout Brad and Brittany Jones Kyung Kim Jason and Andrea Krause Kory Lee and Ju Ha Robert and Alisa Moloney Eddie and Carolina Moreno Timothy and Sharla Richardson David and Savannah Roberts Roberto and Catherine Romero Michael and Kasey Saari Mike and Mary Beth Sierra Joel and Amanda Tarpley Jake and Porchae Thompson Dustin and Sara White Robbie and Kristen Wilson Derek and Megan Wilson

K4 (97%) Anonymous (5) Harrison and Addison Baker Kyle and Rachel Chandler Mark and Melea Connett Raphael and Joi Fairell Jo and Justin Houston Taras and Elizabeth Howell Warren Johnson and Morgan Savoy Andrew and Alice Kim Morgan Knowles Hyder and Zehra Lalani Andy Le and Miranda Thuy Giovanna Lizzio Moiez and Anila Lokhandwala Kristi and Matt Loveless Cory and Alexis Martin Tyler and Rachel McComas Chris and Leigh McIntyre Kevin and Breanna Nixon Alec and Alex Ogletree Chuck and Deborah Pinson Michael and Kasey Saari Josh and Kaitlyn Thames Quang and Tho Tran Moon and Linda Won

K5 (98%) Asfaw Ambaye and Lily Meshesha Anonymous (3) Will and Blessing Aneke Tong and Amy Bae Charles and Alexandra Blackhurst Nathan and Britney Burton Lorenzo Carrion Bistolfi and Daniela Almaraz Brian and Leslie Davidson Joe and Stephanie Edlhuber Ian and Jennifer Feagin Dominick and Sara Fraser Seth and Kathryn Gee Luke and Maria Greene Eric and Mariah Harris Mike and Melody Hopper Taras and Elizabeth Howell Eric and Sandy Johnson Brad and Brittany Jones Kurt and Kara Koons Amanda Malayter Gerald and Laureen McFadden Chris and Leigh McIntyre Ryan and Lauren McSwain Tom and Elizabeth Meeker David and Suzanne Miller Thomas and Lisa Morris Shellie and Stephen Phillips Wes and Erica Rhodes John and Amy Shaw Asfaw Asfaw and Engda Shibshi Mike and Mary Beth Sierra Joel and Amanda Tarpley Josh and Ashley Thomason Gibran and Marina Tyson Jimmy Vuong and Veronica Dalzon Chris and Whitney Wenner Brandon and Rebecca Williams Tom and Melissa Wisehart Benji and Stacie Wood Shane and Michele Woodward Chynna Wright George and Jean Yu

Pre-1st (100%) Anonymous (3) Jeremy and Ashlee Beauchamp Drew and Carrie Belmore Chip and Kelly Carter Michael and Kristin Cooper

Jose Garcia and Johanna Moreno Matthew and Connie Garlick Petro Giannakopoulos and Rosi Cortes Chase and Helen Johnson Corey and Tasha Warmington

1st Grade (100%) Jeff and Laurie Adcock Ray and Mihyun Ahn Anonymous (4) Jorge Aponte and Julissa Caraballo Terry and Sholanda Armstrong Wondwossen Ayalke and Azeb Maru Brandon and Lindsey Barron Lanny and Meg Blackwood Kyle and Rachel Chandler Filippo and MaryLynn Chillemi Kevin and Michelle Cook Craig and Pam Cormack Nick and Ashley Davis Eric and Manise Davis Tracy and Cheryl Dillon Serge and Kiesha Doh David and Brandi Eaton Kevin and Deannah Fiebelkorn Michael and Oksana Gomas Mark and Sophia Herrington Scott and Kristy Hutchinson DJ and Cassandra Jeyaram Alhafiz Jivan and Mehreen Hemani Keedai and Susan Kim Rosalyn Le Adam and Shelley Lloyd Ryan and Lauren McSwain Tom and Elizabeth Meeker Jalaj and Darshini Mehta Eric and Courtney Middleton Robert and Alisa Moloney Kevin and Breanna Nixon Victor Orellana and Karen Reinoso Caleb and Addi Panter Joel and Courtney Ransom John and Jennifer Remsburg John and Amy Shaw Alex Shon and Sae Saem Kim Martin and Nana Tackie Marie Tchouassi Josh and Ashley Thomason Jake and Porchae Thompson Thomas and Shelly Vorpahl Jimmy Vuong and Veronica Dalzon Chris and Whitney Wenner

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Adam and Jessica Williams Rinnel Williams and Ashley Wells Benji and Stacie Wood Chynna Wright Natalie Yeung

2nd Grade (100%) Anonymous (2) Alex and Maria Arrue Wondwossen Ayalke and Azeb Maru Steve Barresi Latrella Bell Charles and Leah Berry Nathan and Britney Burton Matthew Carr Frank and Christine Clark Nick and Roza Clempus Mark and Melea Connett Craig and Pam Cormack Luciana Crenshaw Brian and Leslie Davidson Eric and Manise Davis Tracy and Cheryl Dillon Anna Duval John and Leah Dye Lawrence and Aimee Ertley Raphael and Joi Fairell Ian and Jennifer Feagin Tammy Ho Josh Humphrey and Tabitha Stout Stacey and Venus Johnson Kakisha Jones Sean and Kristen Jones Tae Kim and Heesun Jun Andrew and Alice Kim Keedai and Susan Kim Jason and Andrea Krause Moiez and Anila Lokhandwala Bryan and Lindsay Mason Patrick McCorkle Ingrid McKinson Moises and Natalia Medina David and Tiffany Nash Tolu and Deslyn Olunuga Erol and Sandra Onal Paul and Cristina Pantea Jitesh and Shital Patel Shanon and Emma Pitts Robert Porter and Eliana Gonzalez David Posada and Luisa Jaramillo George and Natalia Rafeedie Timothy and Sharla Richardson

Troy and Rochelle Richardson Jeremiah and Missy Romack Wendi Sheppard Mark and Anne Simmons Keith and Dee Sisson Dominic and Dion Stokes Nikita Thomas Matt and Stephanie Vyverberg Neil and Lauren Walls Carla Willis Robbie and Kristen Wilson Shane and Michele Woodward Daniel and Megan Wyatt George and Jean Yu

3rd Grade (97%) Deepak and Chandrika Aggarwal John Akerele and Sheri Smith Anonymous (5) Josh and Leigh Arwood Maurice and Hope Barton Terry and Alison Beasley Ken and Kim Blackshear Mike and Laurie Brosius Kevin and Beatrice Brown Tony and Angie Campagna Filippo and MaryLynn Chillemi Sam and Sunny Chung Michael and Kristin Cooper Josh and Jennifer Crisp Thomas and Elizabeth Duttera Ubong Ekpo and Edidiong Ikpe-Ekpo Brad and Maureen Erickson Dominick and Sara Fraser Maximo and Maria Gonzalez Dustin and Jennifer Heizer Tromell and Tshai Henry Ashleigh Hewatt Daemeon and Marvetta Holmes Jo and Justin Houston Jeff and Mary Lynn Huett Travis and Stephanie Jennings Barrett and Kay Johnson Jason and Katie Keehfus Corey and Kathleen Korpita Hyder and Zehra Lalani Colin and Tammy Leitch Adam and Shelley Lloyd Kristi and Matt Loveless Carlos and Fatisha Martinez Ryan and Lauren McSwain Mike and Sala Miller

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Asif and Tabu Noorani Tolu and Deslyn Olunuga Adam and Susan Paa Ashish and Binal Patel Dania Peguero Rodney and Erica Pierre David and Nigisti Rath Wes and Erica Rhodes Tyler and Kelli Stephenson Jon and Ali Stinchcomb Michael and Marissa Stockton Amin and Karishma Surani Joel and Amanda Tarpley Thomas and Shelly Vorpahl Derek and Dee Wade Michael and Kathy Washington Brandon and Rebecca Williams Matt and Danelle Wilson

4th Grade (95%) Sam and Sophia Adams Jeff and Laurie Adcock Anonymous (4) Brandon and Lindsey Barron Charles and Leah Berry Nathan and Britney Burton Richard and Simona Burton Larry and Debbie Butler Paul and Ashley Cable Vincent and Felicia Campbell Dennis Chan and Alice Lin Kris and Sariah Daniels John and Leah Dye Bob and Bonnie Espy Kevin and Deannah Fiebelkorn Matt and Jessica Fincher Ken and Amorette Halley Dustin and Rae Hewatt Eneye and Nikky Ibrahim Warren Johnson and Morgan Savoy Jocelyn Johnson Min Shin Lee Donald Maddox and LaToya Parker Ben and Christie Maloch Whit and Barbara Marschalk David and Suzanne Miller Faiyaz and Shirin Mitha Eric and Kara Musser David and Tiffany Nash Ola and Modele Ogunniyi Jitesh and Shital Patel Mike and Lynette Podolak

George and Natalia Rafeedie Liliana Ramirez Gary and Mandy Richey Gabriel and Kortney Shababy Marcus and Melanie Sims Izzy and Bee Sparks Matt and Jenny Stinchcomb Julius Green and Taryn Taylor DJ and Meski Tesfaye Anna Trofimova Jimmy Vuong and Veronica Dalzon Derek and Dee Wade John and Jodi Webb Revi and Amy Williams Jon and Michelle Williamson Robbie and Kristen Wilson Emery and Jenise Yawn

5th Grade (99%) Deepak and Chandrika Aggarwal Walter Agudelo-Pardo and Maricelly Ospina-Agudelo Derly Alvarez Anonymous (6) Terry and Sholanda Armstrong Dwight and Nichole Austion Matt and Tina Battaglia Terry and Alison Beasley Jeremy and Ashlee Beauchamp Barry and Brandy Blount Paul and Ashley Cable Thomas and Katie Chae

Vikram Chaudhary and Gaganjot Sambi Sam and Sunny Chung Eder and Manuela Cifuentes Josh and Jennifer Crisp Jad and Sonja Daye Brad and Jami Denton TJ and Christy Dixon Thomas and Elizabeth Duttera Eric and Ali Foster Myron and Pam Freeman Erica Gallon Mark and Lauren Gary Bradford and Deshondra Green Ravinder Grewal and Sona Sambi Nate and Sara Harrell Georgia Rae Hart Orpheus and Sony Heyward William and Vien Ho Paul and Nancy Holland Jason and Katie Keehfus Kurt and Kara Koons Ben and Christie Maloch Dave and Suzy Marconi Moises and Natalia Medina Eric and Courtney Middleton David and Suzanne Miller Nakia Miller Sasan Mohammadhosein and Noshin Najafi Eric and Kara Musser David and Tiffany Nash

Seng and Amy Ng John and Lola Oguntomilade John and Ivy Oxendine Adam and Susan Paa Matt and Heather Paden Rob and Stephanie Payne Laura Pfister Shellie and Stephen Phillips Lindsey and Stanford Phillips Amy Pittman Shanon and Emma Pitts David and Nigisti Rath Scott and Ingela Riggs Karim and Salima Sangani Marc and Pam Scheipe Justin and Jaimee Shapiro Wes and Vanessa Shoop Jon and Ali Stinchcomb Nev and Veronica Street Joel and Amanda Tarpley Quang and Tho Tran Jimmy and Sonal Valiani Dan and Brooke Voelzke Neil and Lauren Walls Kimberly Wilson Wells and Shelley Woodward Sang Yi and Nancy Kil George and Jean Yu

6th Grade (97%) Jenny Aden Walter Agudelo-Pardo and Maricelly Ospina-Agudelo Sam and Penny Aguirre Gabriel and Chioma Akhabue Anonymous (9) John and Watina April Josh and Leigh Arwood Sean Bang and Kelly Lee Landon and Leah Bates Matt and Tina Battaglia Charles and JoAnna Beasley Lanny and Meg Blackwood Mike and Laurie Brosius Marvell and Kristi Butts Tony and Nicole Cappuccio Terry Carothers Matthew Carr Dennis Chan and Alice Lin Philip and Kim Civins Marcus Cong and Angela Feng Kevin and Michelle Cook

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Michael and Kristin Cooper Michael and Allison Dawson Charles and Andrea DeCook TJ and Christy Dixon Marcus and Crystal Downs Ceci Drawdy Lawrence and Aimee Ertley Blessing Etuk Shea and Heather Futral Matthew and Connie Garlick Allen and Rebekah Gilliard James Gray Ken and Amorette Halley Scott and Teresa Harsh Mat and Genny Hathaway Jack and Heather Hawkins Daniel and Martha Hernandez Patrice Hill William and Vien Ho Cedric and Doris Johnson Thad and Emily Joiner Brent Lamb and Kat Kerwin-Lamb Howard and Esther Kim Jacob and Shelley Koch Corey and Kathleen Korpita Assad Lazarus Min Shin Lee Sean and Rachel Lynch Mike and Kristen MacKenzie Taylor and Claudia Malcolm Carlos and Fatisha Martinez Jonathan and Kip Matas Ryan and Lauren McSwain Beau and Stephanie Miller Cory and Lavetra Milton Michelle Minor Scott Minor Jorge Monroy and Elizabeth Velazquez Edgar and Ashley Moreno Chau and Melissa Nguyen Lisa Nguyen Michel and Silvana Njem Chima and Ugochi Ohuabunwo Arturo and LaVonne Ortega Brad and Heather Paul Lindsey and Stanford Phillips Todd and Simone Phillips Paul Pi and Sunny Lee Rodney and Erica Pierre Rob and Julie Plowden John and Jennifer Remsburg Jeremiah and Missy Romack

Scott and Chihoko Sanchez Nate and Cindy Schoell Jacob and Judy Scott Gabriel and Kortney Shababy Asfaw Asfaw and Engda Shibshi Wes and Vanessa Shoop Omkar Singh and Annie Arora Eric and Stephanie Stuckey Amin and Karishma Surani Marcus and Shaunette Taylor Rich and Deborah Thomas Thomas and Shelly Vorpahl Don and Graham Warden Revi and Amy Williams Jon and Michelle Williamson Matt and Danelle Wilson Tameka Womack

7th Grade (94%) John Akerele and Sheri Smith Stephen and Celeste Alexander Anonymous (12) Sean Bang and Kelly Lee Katrina Bilal Peter and Kimberly Boehm Steve and Jennifer Bragg George and Linda Brathwaite Conrad and Jessica Brooks Amber Brown Tony and Angie Campagna Kristin Carlin Philip and Kim Civins Nick and Roza Clempus Randy and Kesha Clinkscale Robert and Dana Cooper Ceci Drawdy Daniel and Samantha Duong Ubong Ekpo and Edidiong Ikpe-Ekpo Mark and Lauren Gary Walter and LaSeane George Joseph and Shaun Green Bradford and Deshondra Green Richard and Beth Griffin Ken and Amorette Halley Paula Hardt Erin and Jeff Harsh Nathaniel and Angela Hayes John and Marisa Hedgcock Tromell and Tshai Henry Dustin and Rae Hewatt Stephanie Hills Nick and Stephanie Hokkanen

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Carl and Paige Hoover Eneye and Nikky Ibrahim Cory and Kessa Jackson LaKesha Johnson Ray and Shariff Jones John and Angela Mains Chris and Amy Marion Jonathan and Kip Matas Carmen McGee Cory and Lavetra Milton Sasan Mohammadhosein and Noshin Najafi Kamran and Cindy Mossadeghi Don Hylton and Rosemary Muhakwa Ivory and Zola Nemorin Chau and Melissa Nguyen Michel and Silvana Njem Alejandro and Naomi Ojeda Adam and Susan Paa Calvin Pace and Natasha McLeod-Pace Matt and Heather Paden Paul and Cristina Pantea Keith and Melissa Parker Rob and Stephanie Payne Rob and Julie Plowden John and Sarah Pritchard Wallace and Nicora Prude LaTonya Rampa Rey and Teresa Regalado Russ and Lisa Reynolds Peter and Victoria Ruf Steve and Ann Schwartz Lisa Scott Marcus and Melanie Sims Andrew and Vicky Soulimiotis Charles Spotts and Tyndal Jones Chris and Jennifer Thomas Felipe Trejo and Monica Londono Dell and Nicole Turner Gibran and Marina Tyson Daryn and Sabrina Veney Chinh and Huynh-Nhu Vo Neil and Lauren Walls Jenelle Walthour Antonio and Megan Ward Darrell Watkins and Elizabeth Wilson Will and Yolanda West Compton and Jennifer Wharton Chris Willis Dennis and Misty Wilson John and Alicia Wood

8th Grade (94%) Sam and Sophia Adams Daniel Alspach Anonymous (9) Josh and Leigh Arwood Mario Asiain Diaz and Gabriela Ayala Ernest and Kumari Baker Clifton and Sheila Baskerville Terry and Alison Beasley Brad and Laurel Beckham James and Kelly Brandon Courtney and Martha Braswell Adrian and Kristi Britt John and Lori Burrough Andrew and Dionne Butler Vincent and Felicia Campbell Jose and Karissa Cangiano Will and Jocelyn Challas Ron and Leeanne Clarke Blaine and Lianne Cole John and Suzanne Connel Malcolm and Dee Dee Cunningham Dave Daniels Dharius and Shameka Daniels Nick and Ashley Davis Chad and Holly Davis Mark and Allison Dawson Burt and Sherri Deardorff Laura Delgado Akbar and Cecile Dhanani Serge and Kiesha Doh Brett and Joanna Duke Daniel and Catherine Eagen Antoine and Rita El-Khoury Tony and Taryn Ellis Craig and Ruthie Emrick Amy Fink Nick and Feona Frager Farooq and Salma Gandhi Marlon and Veronica Grey Alfred and Tonya Griffin Roberto and Rocio Gutierrez Josh and Jane-Ann Harrison Erin and Jeff Harsh Nate and Tonya Henry Orpheus and Sony Heyward Tommy and Holly Hidell Eric and Lana High Tammy Ho Paul and Nancy Holland James and Morgan Holland Jeff and Rachel Holsworth

Darrell and Maggie Hudson Jason and Hollie Huynh Thom and Jennifer Jacquet Robert and Virginia James Craig and Kari Johnson Thad and Emily Joiner Bobby and Veveka Kumar Bill Li and Yaqin Sun JJ Liu Guy and Pamela Logan Derrick and Phyllis Love Jay and Jill Lowe Robert and Christi Luskin Dave and Suzy Marconi Rick and Pam Mason Romeo and Beverly Massoud Glen McDonnell Moises and Natalia Medina Mike and Heather Miars Fritz and Tami Miller Faiyaz and Shirin Mitha Edgar and Ashley Moreno Puran and Pratima Nallagatla Elizabeth Newton Michel and Silvana Njem Minhas and Noorin Panjwani Angelo and Julia Panousis Terry and Angie Parks Vipul and Kataki Patel Todd and Simone Phillips Shellie and Stephen Phillips Ken and Tania Pierre Ruddy and Rhonda Polhill Scott and Laura Pryor Jason and Tiffany Rash Raheem and LaVonne Rashad Matt and Sandy Reilly John and Jennifer Remsburg Elisa Restea Jovan and Sheri Riley Harvey and Sharon Rudy Yuri and Elizabeth Sablon Rodriguez Scott and Chris Salter Gabriel and Kortney Shababy Shane and Tiffany Sharpe Asfaw Asfaw and Engda Shibshi Omkar Singh and Annie Arora Zachary and Charlene Smith Matt and Jenny Stinchcomb Reggie and Israel Strother Paul and Cherie Syiek Felipe Trejo and Monica Londono

Jimmy and Sonal Valiani Vo and Khanh Vo Michael and Kathy Washington Chip and Becky Wells Adam and Shannon Wickley Tommy and Michelle Wiggs Brett and Chanda Williams Chris Willis Bobby and Renee Wilmath Rand and Sara Woolley

9th Grade (90%) John and Leysa Adams Jenny Aden Khaja Ahmed and Saima Khan Marielba Ahmed Anthony Aisquith Donovan and April Allison Derly Alvarez John and Lisa Angove Anonymous (9) Joseph and Tabitha Bass Landon and Leah Bates Brent and Heather Beckham Rob and Mary Benton Zulan Berry Steve and Jennifer Bragg Clayton and Donna Braswell Tony and Lesley Brown Wil and Inna Brown Michael and Susan Bryant Damon and Chrishonda Burgess John and Lori Burrough Richard and Simona Burton Andrew and Dionne Butler David Butler Dean and Tarsha Calloway Alex and Stacy Campos Andrew and Jenean Carlton Jon and Tasha Carr Aaron and Janelle Cason Dan and Lisa Chase Craig and Melani Chumley Gold and Alexandria Chyrack Michael and Jen Clark Derek and Lori Clifton Dave and Lyndsay Comery Carl and Kim Craig Malcolm and Dee Dee Cunningham Bobbi Curry Kris and Sariah Daniels

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Ted and Catherine Davidson Brad and Jami Denton Tonya Dorsey Daniel and Catherine Eagen Victor Ellis Jeron and Suzy Evans Matt and Jessica Fincher Eric and Ali Foster Johan and Christa Franzèn Shea and Heather Futral Joseph and Shaun Green Ken and Amorette Halley Mark and Sarah Hallock Jay and Leanna Hamilton John and Mel Hanna C Milano and Joan Harden Hamilton and Diane Hardin Tim and Lindsey Hardy Tom and Fumiko Hawkes Travis and Joy Hicks Mark and Kurena Hill

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Allen and Christy Hill Stephanie Hills James and Morgan Holland Russell and Jana Hufham Eileen Isaac Innocent and Nneka Izundu Michael and Mylene James Monica Jones Morey and Jelaine Joseph Jun Kim and Lisa Cho Torey and Elizabeth Kimberl Jacob and Shelley Koch Kurt and Kara Koons Limari Krebs Bill and Cheryl Lester Brian and Angela Lewis Frank and Danielle Lucas Orrett and Tanisha Maine Mac and Alexis McIntosh Steve and Sepeed Michaels Michelle Minor

Scott Minor Mark and Dimitra Moraitakis Edgar and Ashley Moreno Paul and Jackie Neilson Allen and Melanie O’Brien John and Lola Oguntomilade Kim Osborne Daniel and Daniela Parasca Sunita Perro David and Fayth Rama Elisa Restea David and Elizabeth Ridenour Felicia Robinson Roberto and Catherine Romero Anton and Felicia Rowe David and Andi Rutland Allen Sakon Matthew and Mikki Schlueter Anthony Shareef Jim and Debbie Stanhouse Madeline Sutton Barrett and Erin Teague Anthony and Jennifer Tiberia Aminu and Lisa Timberlake Antonio and Sondra Turnbough Roberto Vargas Dan and Brooke Voelzke Alesha Warren Mark and Kristine Wasiele Compton and Jennifer Wharton Kenneth and Rosemary Wickham Tammy Williams Bart and Kelly Williams Anthony and Terra Winter Jianxiong Wu and Xinxin Mao

10th Grade (87%) Milad and Rita Aboukhaled Sam and Penny Aguirre John and Jennifer Alsobrook Jorge and Rebecca Alvear Anonymous (9) Michael and Anita Ashmore Derek and Staci Bakarich Mahmoud and Tangela Barrie Landon and Leah Bates Brad and Laurel Beckham Ron and Theresa Betteker Ted and Meg Beveridge Marcus and Marcella Blocker Jim and Marla Boren Mike and Kathleen Braswell

Walter and Donna Brown Glenn and Deb Brown Drew Bulkin and Patricia Pena-Bulkin Richard and Simona Burton Marvell and Kristi Butts Alex and Stacy Campos Barry and Leslie Canipe Daniel Chaves and Nathaly Torres Frank and Christine Clark Machelle Clarke Joe and Shannon Collins Christopher and Lois Collins Marcus Cong and Angela Feng John and Suzanne Connel John and Pam Crawford Paul and Kelly Crum Buddy Weir and Tammi Cummings Linda Darko Lisa Davis Betty Dillon Brett and Joanna Duke Greg and Jill Edwards Lashanda Fletcher Allen and Rebekah Gilliard Richard and Beth Griffin Rob Hanson Scott and Teresa Harsh Mat and Genny Hathaway Ted and Rhonda Helms Tommy and Holly Hidell Lawrence and Adrianne Holts Innocent and Nneka Izundu Craig and Kari Johnson Rachel Justice Matt and Stacy Keadey Michael and Susan Lake Hyder and Zehra Lalani Ben and Yvette Leslie Matt and Jennifer Lindskoog Fred and Maria Elena Link Guy and Pamela Logan John and Leigh Lowman Bob and Connie Lussier Shridev and Khyati Makim Kevin and Katherine Malone Angela Markowski Bryan and Lindsay Mason Rick and Ashleigh Maxa Tiffany McKinnie Michelle Merrill Mark and Lorri Milovich Jeff and LaDessa Mitchell

Kirk and Malia Mixon Gairy Moore Rick and MaryBeth Newstreet Mayra Nguyen Ben and Kelly Nguyen Paul Nguyen and Tiffany Dang Simeon and Rachel Niolon Chima and Ugochi Ohuabunwo Kim Osborne Jonathan and Regina Owenby Vipul and Kataki Patel Pete Pellegrini Patrick and Florence Phillips Kirsten Quiceno Jim and Sandy Read JosĂŠ and Nikolle Reyes George and Kim Rosero Daniel and Vilsi Russell Yuri and Elizabeth Sablon Rodriguez Jeff and Jackie Salvatore Lisa Scott Myron and LaTeshia Seaton Richard and Tanya Seymour Patrick and Kris Shea Syed Shershah and Tayaba Fatema Asfaw Asfaw and Engda Shibshi Keith and Dee Sisson Brian and Katharine Sorensen Matt and Jenny Stinchcomb Andy and Trish Sumpter Barrett and Erin Teague Chris and Jennifer Thomas Rich and Deborah Thomas Joseph and Tina Thompson Aminu and Lisa Timberlake Andy and Patricia Todebush Denise and Paul Tso Mirtha Uribe Ed and Sandra Van Ness Lee and Tiffani Wallis Corey and Tasha Warmington Soje and Sookie White Andrew and Nicky White Floyd and Jessica Williams Theodore and Shauna Wilson Seth Wiredu and Regina Koranteng Mike and Staci Wooten

11th Grade (91%) Harold and Allison Anderson Anonymous (9) Paul Bailey

Brent and Heather Beckham Darnell and Carlis Bender John and Neil Bennett Charles and Leah Berry Peter and Kimberly Boehm John Bolden Janine Bowen John and Laura Boyden Chris Boyd-Witherspoon Clayton and Donna Braswell Anthony and Tanya Bryant Jacquelyn Bryant Michael and Susan Bryant David Butler Jose and Karissa Cangiano Kristin Carlin Terry Carothers Kenny and Dana Carter Thomas and Katie Chae Will and Jocelyn Challas Dan and Lisa Chase Rose Chen Jeff and Rosa Chu Craig and Melani Chumley Michael and Jen Clark Nick and Roza Clempus Blaine and Lianne Cole Dave and Lyndsay Comery Carl and Kim Craig Paul and Kelly Crum Christina Cutchins Ted and Catherine Davidson Chad and Holly Davis Bill and Jenny Decker Sean and Susan Delaney Chad and Chrissy Dybdahl Steve and Jackie Easley Victor Ellis George Emmert and Cindy Patrick Jeff and Carolyn Facteau Matt and Jessica Fincher Vernon and Althea Fulton Mark and Lauren Gary Kelly Gibbs Michael and Oksana Gomas Murray and Suzanne Granger Maria Gutierrez Mark and Sarah Hallock Steve and Cheri Hardin Tim and Lindsey Hardy Erin and Jeff Harsh Ted and Rhonda Helms

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Mark and Nancy Herbert Jeff and Sherriann Hicks Jeff and Rachel Holsworth Joe Hoyle and Suzie Ellis-Hoyle Russell and Jana Hufham Vinh and Pamela Huynh Carol Jackovich Chad and Tonja Jackson Thom and Jennifer Jacquet Seong Kwan Jang Vicki Jarboe Stanford and Tonjela Johnson Mike and Brenda Johnson Jeffrey and Tara Jones Bruce and Zahra Karinshak Greg and Ginger Kindred Wesley and Stephanie Knight Connie Land Elizabeth Lawrence Daniel and Michelle Lee Eun Lee Ezekiel and Kenya Lewis David and Diane Lin Jay and Jill Lowe Frank and Danielle Lucas Will Luckey Jeffrey and Tonia Malone Don and Terry Maness Amy Marler Whit and Barbara Marschalk Bryan and Lindsay Mason Greg and Shelly Mauldin Donald and Nga Maynard Guy and Christy McCormick Adrienne McGhee Ingrid McKinson Derrick Moody Mark and Dimitra Moraitakis Mike and Carol Morris Brian and Missy Nichols Michael Norris Keith Osbon Angelo and Julia Panousis Daniel and Daniela Parasca Thomas and Regina Parker Jeffrey and Jacqueline Phelan Mothusi and Muna Phometsi John Patrick and Stacy Pignetti Tom and Kristen Portaro John and Sarah Pritchard Wallace and Nicora Prude Scott and Laura Pryor

David and Fayth Rama LaMarr and Lorrie Randolph Jason and Tiffany Rash Jean Rawls Randy and Bonnie Rich Chris and Mara Robb Mark and Angela Rountree Anton and Felicia Rowe Dusty and Crystal Rush David and Andi Rutland Allen Sakon Matthew and Mikki Schlueter Roberto and Ana Selcis Shane and Tiffany Sharpe Bob and Carrie Shumard Rahim and Surraiya Sivji Robb and Kelly Smith Bob and Suzanne Smith Mike and Lorie Stogner Richard and Rose Stratford Paul and Cherie Syiek Kevin and Narrene Taffe Marcus and Shaunette Taylor Ed and Amy Thomas John and April Thompson Jack and Audrey Tolson Bill and Amy Trocchi Dell and Nicole Turner Garrett and Nicole Utley Jon and Juliette Viner Chinh and Huynh-Nhu Vo Chris and Laura Wagnon Chip and Becky Wells Jasper and Alecia Williams Shane and Julie Williams Howard and Carmen Williamson Bobby and Renee Wilmath Dennis and Misty Wilson Dale and Julie Wiseman Rand and Sara Woolley

12th Grade (94%) Milad and Rita Aboukhaled Engracia Aguilar John and Jennifer Alsobrook Jorge and Rebecca Alvear Neville and Josette Anderson John and Lisa Angove Anonymous (14) Paul and Renee Babaz Jim and Therese Bailey Mahmoud and Tangela Barrie

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Jeremy and Ashlee Beauchamp Ken and Kim Blackshear Richard and Kim Blackwell Bruce and Cynthia Bower Walter and Donna Brown Bill and Tina Bruning Charles and Margarette Burnette Andrew and Dionne Butler Marvell and Kristi Butts Dave and Michele Calhoun Alex and Stacy Campos Jon and Tasha Carr Todd and Marie Castleberry Juho Chong and Sun Namkung Tom and Betsy Clement Blaine and Lianne Cole Cary and Karen Coleman Christopher and Lois Collins Brent and Julie Collins Joe and Shannon Collins John and Pam Crawford David and Cyndi Curland Seth and Ann Davies Jad and Sonja Daye Burt and Sherri Deardorff Stephen and Sandi Dennis Mike and Michelle Dickinson TJ and Christy Dixon Mike and Elaine Dorr Ramona Dorsey Drake and Beth Durnell Chad and Chrissy Dybdahl Trip and Lori Eberhart Chris and Ginger Echols Antoine and Rita El-Khoury Scott and Monique Evans Jeron and Suzy Evans Cheryl Fairbanks Patrick and Mary Ann Fennell Pete and Kimberlee Finazzo Deymon and Alesia Fleming Gisela Fritzen Farooq and Salma Gandhi Barkley and Dee Geib Kelly Gibbs Tim and Cheryl Gilliam Shawn Gonzales Javier and Meylin Gonzalez Brian and Lesley Gray Richard and Beth Griffin Ron and Micki Gulley Mark and Sarah Hallock

Darryl and Terri Harmon Nate and Tonya Henry Rick and Betsy Higgins Allen and Christy Hill Chris and Leslie Hosfeld Vinh and Pamela Huynh Innocent and Nneka Izundu Samir and Carol Joglekar Andre and Carol Jones Morey and Jelaine Joseph John and Cathy Kahn Matt and Stacy Keadey Clay and Julie Keller Susan Kincade Woody and Meridy King Jason and Andrea Krause Jody and Nancy Lail Dale and Rose Lebder Keun Woo and Hee Soo Lee Eun Lee Brian and Angela Lewis Guy and Pamela Logan John and Leigh Lowman Will Luckey Shridev and Khyati Makim Wendy Martin Rick and Ashleigh Maxa Gerald and Laureen McFadden Steve and Ingrid McGaughey Fritz and Tami Miller Ken and Elizabeth Miller Kerry and Monica Mitchell Kirk and Malia Mixon Edgar and Ashley Moreno Wayne and Phillippa Moss Andre and Annette Moxie William and Danielle Murphy Skip and Sheila Nelloms Rick and MaryBeth Newstreet Ben and Kelly Nguyen Paul Nguyen and Tiffany Dang Simeon and Rachel Niolon Siraj and Nisha Noorani Allen and Melanie O’Brien Marty and Nicole Olinger Peter and Beth Ostapiuk Valerie Paige Kelly Payne Brett Payne R.O. and Dorothy Powell Scott and Yvette Quisling Liliana Ramirez

LaMarr and Lorrie Randolph Jim and Sandy Read Randy and Bonnie Rich Lewis and LaJuana Roberts Jim and Mary Rose Anton and Felicia Rowe Huey and Adamma Rowe-Anderson Houston and Jannet Scruggs Patrick and Kris Shea Michael and Leslie Shirley Wes and Vanessa Shoop Jim and Nicole Skelton Ron and Jackie Swann Jeff and Ashley Taylor Joseph and Tina Thompson Lan Tran and Rena Le

Bill and Amy Trocchi Doug and Julie Vander Linde Francisco and Tere Villa Jon and Juliette Viner Vo and Khanh Vo Ben and Nga Vo Allen and Kim Warren Darrell Watkins and Elizabeth Wilson Soje and Sookie White Adam and Shannon Wickley Jeronn and LaToya Williams Veta Williamson Nick and Betsy Winsness Shane and Michele Woodward Todd and Shari Wright

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Georgia GOAL Andy and Jane Adams Deborah Akindele Duncan and Jill Angove Anonymous (3) Joe and Renee Arnold Keith and Margie Asef Andrew and Bonnie Baker Tim and Pam Ball Scott and Alyssa Barbour Dilowe and Cheryl Barker Mahmoud and Tangela Barrie Brandon and Lindsey Barron John and Debbie Bartolomei Terry and Alison Beasley Chris and Jean Bentz Ray and Susan Blackburn Lanny and Meg Blackwood Alan and Meredith Blinder Steve and Jennifer Bragg Mark and Pam Brasher Clayton and Donna Braswell Courtney and Martha Braswell Billy Brookshire Frank and Pam Brown Todd and Mary Helen Bryant Doug and Kristi Buce Joanne Buckner Michael and Tina Bullard Regan Burnett Bill and Linda Burton Andrew and Dionne Butler Jose and Karissa Cangiano Joe and Cheryl Chapple Eric and Brooke Charron Daniel Chaves and Nathaly Torres Craig and Melani Chumley Jimmy and Amy Chupp Philip and Kim Civins Michael and Jen Clark Machelle Clarke

Jim and Becky Combee Stephen and Jennifer Coxen John and Barbara Cubic Nick and Ashley Davis Scott and Leslie Davis Jad and Sonja Daye TJ and Christy Dixon Mike and Elaine Dorr Thomas and Elizabeth Duttera John and Leah Dye Trip and Lori Eberhart Lawrence and Aimee Ertley Jan and Bob Espy Scott and Monique Evans Cheryl Fairbanks David and Beth Fincher Matt and Jessica Fincher Jack and Dawn Ford Dan and Lynn Foster Jeff and Gregg Foxworthy Lee and Mary Scott Freeman Keith and Michelle Gallagher Matthew and Connie Garlick Steffanie Garner Brad Goodson Lavinia Griffin Jessica Guarneri Mark and Sarah Hallock David and Jennifer Harris Scott and Teresa Harsh Tom and Bundy Heinselman Ted and Rhonda Helms Nate and Tonya Henry Mark and Nancy Herbert Katrin and Steve Herzog Rick and Betsy Higgins Allen and Christy Hill Tammy Ho David and Mendie Hogan Larry and Beverly Holmes Jason and Hollie Huynh Michael and Sandra Ichwan

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Carol Jackovich Thom and Jennifer Jacquet Janna Jenkins Mike and Brenda Johnson Richard and Elise Johnson Thad and Emily Joiner Rusty and Kim Jones Morey and Jelaine Joseph John and Cathy Kahn Matt and Stacy Keadey Gidget Kettle Greg and Ginger Kindred Elizabeth Lawrence Yvonnette Lewis Bill and Betty Long Adam and Shelley Lloyd B.J. and Karen Loyd Mike and Sandy Maltby Don and Terry Maness Pam Manley Sergio and Darlene Marti John and Wendy Martin Jonathan and Kip Matas Donald and Nga Maynard Tyler and Rachel McComas Jovar and Sheila McKellar Don and Susan McLaughlin David G. McTier Moises and Natalia Medina Steve and Sepeed Michaels Eric and Courtney Middleton Fritz and Tami Miller Kevin and Kelly Mitchell Will and Julie Mizell Gairy Moore Mike and Carol Morris Charlie and Michelle Moss Fernando and Donna Nasmyth Paul and Jackie Neilson Rick and MaryBeth Newstreet Mayra Nguyen Brian and Missy Nichols Joel and LeAnn Nickelsen Bill and Decie Nygaard

Ned and Kellie O’Brien Erol and Sandra Onal Peter and Beth Ostapiuk Angelo and Julia Panousis Pete Pellegrini Lawrence and Lisa Perkins Steve and Toni Phillips Michael Pitts Kyler and Emily Post Scott and Laura Pryor Jason and Tiffany Rash Jean Rawls Matt and Sandy Reilly Dwade and Rita Reinsch Elisa Restea Chris and Mara Robb Scott and Dawn Roberts Steven and Lynne Roberts Joe and Corbi Sandoe Matthew and Mikki Schlueter Mac and Duhi Schneider Houston and Jannet Scruggs Donald and Carol Shaffer Mark and Carolyn Shaffer Don and Marian Sheffield Cliff and Kristy Shelton Wes and Vanessa Shoop Ken and Joyce Shumard Mike and Mary Beth Sierra Bob and Suzanne Smith Staffing Solutions Southeast, Inc Todd and Jan Stewart Matt and Jenny Stinchcomb Paul and Cherie Syiek Tom and Robin Tabor Claire Tardy Josh and Ashley Thomason Joseph and Tina Thompson Anthony and Jennifer Tiberia Jim and Julie Tidwell Andy and Patricia Todebush

Ken and Annabelle Townsend Martin Leung and May Tyan Charles and Jan Vanwynbergen Dan and Brooke Voelzke Thomas and Shelly Vorpahl Neil and Lauren Walls Wesley and Darlene Washington John and Jodi Webb WestRock Company Don and Katherine White David and Tammy Whitworth Adam and Shannon Wickley Floyd and Jessica Williams Revi and Amy Williams Grant and Leticia Willis Derek and Megan Wilson Dennis and Misty Wilson Michael and Rita Wilson Brent and Kimbra Wiseman Steve and Carol Wood Shane and Michele Woodward Mike and Staci Wooten Jon and Kristen Wright Sang Yi and Nancy Kil

GEORGIA GOAL: WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE My Khuong Le, who goes by the name “Apple,” is in Mrs. Finazzo’s first-grade class here at GAC. The Georgia Goal Scholarship Program has turned her mother’s dream of Apple being a Spartan into a reality. Her mother Rosalyn is a single mother, and she shares that Apple would not otherwise be able to attend GAC due to financial considerations. Ms. Le is greatly appreciative of the education that GAC provides her daughter. “I can’t describe how happy I feel that Apple can go to GAC. It’s a joy for me to see Apple so excited and happy and learning so much,” she said.

Apple currently participates in GAC Sync because her elderly grandparents live with her and her mother. Ms. Le said she is very grateful for this option. However, Apple asks every day when she can return to campus. In particular, Apple loves art and really misses art class here on campus.

“I love everything about GAC,” Apple says.

The Georgia GOAL program, created in 2008, allows Georgia taxpayers to redirect and pre-pay a portion of their state taxes to an independent school of their choice. Participants receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit back when they file their taxes. Contributions to the GOAL program have directly benefited nearly 300 students at GAC since the program’s inception. Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program contributors bring worthy students like Apple to GAC by maximizing financial aid for those eligible, deserving students who hit above the mark.

Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program

TAKE

This scholarship allows Georgia taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax to provide financial aid for eligible students to attend GAC.

Married couple filing jointly

Up to $2,500

To submit your 2020 / 2021 GOAL tax credit application today, contact Tina Bullard

Married people filing separately

Up to $1,250

Individual filing single

Up to $1,000

tbullard@greateratlantachristian.org | 770-243-2207 TO LE A R N M O R E , V I S IT: G OA L SC H O L A R S H I P.O R G

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ANNUAL REPORT

In Honor of Gifts made between October 25, 2019 through October 21, 2020.

Gifts made prior to this date were listed in the previous magazine.

IN HONOR OF NOREEN ALSPACH

IN HONOR OF MR. AND

Mr. Daniel Alspach

MRS. MILTON EADES

Ms. Rachel E. Justice IN HONOR OF AUSTIN BEVERLY

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Foster

IN HONOR OF PARKER AND MICHAEL FAIRELL

IN HONOR OF THE BOWER FAMILY

Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Fairell

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ciatto IN HONOR OF KATHLEEN T. FINCHER

Ms. T. Christine Boyd-Witherspoon

Ms. Pamela Fincher Ms. Yvonne Fincher

IN HONOR OF MICAH BRYANT

IN HONOR OF ARDELLA FOSTER

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bryant

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Foster

IN HONOR OF BILL AND LINDA BURTON

IN HONOR OF PAYTON AND

Ms. Ashley E. Van Ryn

TAYLOR GULLEY

IN HONOR OF THOMAS BOYD

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bankson IN HONOR OF BILL C. BURTON

Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Blinder

IN HONOR OF BROOKLYN HARRIS

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Menefee IN HONOR OF CONRAD CASON

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron M. Cason IN HONOR OF RANDALL

IN HONOR OF EVELYN ANNE HARTLEY

IN HONOR OF BILL AND BETTY LONG

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Warwick

Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Heinselman Mr. and Mrs. David T. Long Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Long

AND BETTY CODY

Mr. Scott Cody

IN HONOR OF VIVIAN HEWATT

Ms. Ashleigh B. Hewatt IN HONOR OF JIM & BECKY COMBEE

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy J. Brannon, Sr.

IN HONOR OF MRS. VICTORIA LOWE IN HONOR OF ATTICUS

Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Sams

AND MICHAEL HUMPHREY IN HONOR OF WYATT, SAWYER, AND PARKER CRUM

Mr. Joshua Humphrey and Mrs. Tabitha Stout

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Crum

IN HONOR OF THOMAS AND WILLIAM LOWMAN

Ms. Josephine Lowman IN HONOR OF ZOE

IN HONOR OF AIDEN AND SHELBI DANIELS

MADISON JOHNSON

IN HONOR OF ALEXANDER MARLER

Mr. and Mrs. Kris Daniels

Mr. and Mrs. Soney Lee

Mr. and Mrs. Clarance D. Adams

IN HONOR OF KARYS A. DELANEY

IN HONOR OF ANDREW KAHN

IN HONOR OF ALEX MASON

Dr. and Mrs. Sean Delaney

Mrs. Barbara Newman

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mason

IN HONOR OF IRENE DOWNEY

IN HONOR OF ARDEN LEITCH

IN HONOR OF FAITH MCCORKLE

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rayevich

Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Wood

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IN HONOR OF NATHAN AND RACHEL PEW

Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Pew IN HONOR OF CLAYTON RHODES

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Rhodes IN HONOR OF MR. TYLER SAMS

Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Sams IN HONOR OF ISHAAN SANGANI

Mr. and Mrs. Karim Sangani IN HONOR OF ROOSEVELT SLOAN

Mr. and Mrs. Wyndol C. Milton IN HONOR OF NATALEE SUMMERS

Mr. Richard Johnson IN HONOR OF JACOB, KATHRYN, MICHAEL, AND OLIVIA TARPLEY

Ms. Geraldine Hankla Mr. and Mrs. Joel P. Tarpley IN HONOR OF JILLIAN G. THOMAS

Mr. Glenn McNair Ms. Janice G. Thomas IN HONOR OF SY TSIN

Ms. RongRong Chen IN HONOR OF NILA TYSON

Mr. and Ms. Gibran A. Tyson IN HONOR OF TINSLEY GRACE MERRILL-LEE

IN HONOR OF LILY AND

Ms. Michelle C. Merrill Mr. and Mrs. Randy Merrill

GRACE NIOLON KACHUR

IN HONOR OF JEFF AND CINDY WARWICK

Mr. and Mrs. Simeon M. Niolon

Mr. and Mrs. Blake J. Hartley

IN HONOR OF ANDREW AND LUKE MINOR

IN HONOR OF SAM AND NANCY O’DELL

IN HONOR OF RHETT AND

Ms. Cheryl Procell

Mr. and Mrs. William Trocchi

SAVANNAH WELLS

IN HONOR OF BELLA, ROBBIE,

IN HONOR OF ZOE O. OGUNNIYI

AND RYAN MOFFA

Mr. Oladapo and Dr. Modele Ogunniyi

IN HONOR OF GRANT AND LANCE WICKLEY

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Ernest IN HONOR OF ELLI AND RENNA MORAITAKIS

IN HONOR OF ELIANA ONAL

IN HONOR OF CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS

Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Moraitakis

Dr. and Mrs. Erol Onal

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Williams

IN HONOR OF TYE L. NEWTON

IN HONOR OF GRACE PERRY

IN HONOR OF FRANK AND

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Gullatt Ms. Margaret J. Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Perry

ANNE WILLIAMSON

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Wells

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wickley

Ms. Veta A. Williamson IN HONOR OF SHIRLEY PERTILLO

IN HONOR OF KAYLIB NICHOLS

Mr. and Ms. Gibran A. Tyson

Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm A. Cunningham

IN HONOR OF MIA WRIGHT

Ms. Gwendolyn D. Gatling

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In Memory of

IN MEMORY OF BILL HANKLA

Mr. and Mrs. Joel P. Tarpley IN MEMORY OF COACH JUNIOR HAYES

Gifts made between October 25, 2019 through October 21, 2020.

Gifts made prior to this date were listed in the previous magazine.

Mrs. Mildred J. Hayes IN MEMORY OF ANDREA HENDERSON

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett Ms. Latrella G. Bell

Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Burrow Mrs. Gretchen W. Cooke

IN MEMORY OF ROBERT

IN MEMORY OF MARJORIE CULVER

AND JANE BETTEKER

Drs. Jeronn and LaToya Williams

IN MEMORY OF MOSES BELL

IN MEMORY OF MARIE HOLLINS

Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Nelloms

Drs. Ronald and Theresa Betteker

IN MEMORY OF LAWRENCE HOLTS, SR.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Holts, Jr. IN MEMORY OF NELL DAUGHERTY

IN MEMORY OF JANE BLACKMAN

Mr. Jackie Bradford Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeMonbreun Mr. and Mrs. Ottis P. Fausett III Mr. and Mrs. John W. Holden, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Long Mr. Dale Tino

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Daugherty

IN MEMORY OF CHARLES AND CORRINE HUGUELY

IN MEMORY OF BOB DEMONBREUN

Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Crane Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen Hill, IV Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Holzgrefe Mr. and Mrs. Derek Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Zee

Mr. and Mrs. Garrick J. Riley IN MEMORY OF HENRY T. HUNT, JR.

Anonymous IN MEMORY OF JOHN AND MADELINE JANOWSKI

IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDRA

IN MEMORY OF ERIC MICHAEL DOH

G. BLACKWELL

Mr. and Mrs. Serge A. Doh

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Collins

Ms. Jean M. Rawls IN MEMORY OF VIVIAN

IN MEMORY OF DR. FRANCES

MALONE JONES

IN MEMORY OF RUSSELL BURNETT

STERLING ELLIS

Dr. Monica A. Jones

Dr. and Mrs. David L. Fincher

Mr. Joseph Hoyle and Mrs. Carol Ellis-Hoyle

IN MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE LATHAM

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett

IN MEMORY OF TODD CARLIN

Ms. Kristin Carlin IN MEMORY OF MARGARET TAYLOR CASEY

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Burton Ms. Ann L. Casey Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Holley Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson Mr. Nathan Jernigan Mr. Jeff Morgan

IN MEMORY OF VIC AND MAGGIE ELLIS

IN MEMORY OF JESSE C. LONG

Lt. Col. Victor A. Ellis

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett

IN MEMORY OF H.A. FINCHER

IN MEMORY OF DWIGHT LOVE

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett Mrs. Kathleen T. Fincher Ms. Pamela Fincher Ms. Yvonne Fincher

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett Mrs. Donna S. Love IN MEMORY OF CLYDE ELLEN AND NILAS MANLEY

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Amado

IN MEMORY OF JOHN CHAFFIN

IN MEMORY OF JOHN AND JOYCE GATZ

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Winter

IN MEMORY OF LT. COL. (RETIRED)

IN MEMORY OF JOYCE GATZ

Mrs. Kathleen T. Fincher

FRED AND SANDRA CHRISTIAN

Mr. and Mrs. Derek Clifton

Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Van Thompson

IN MEMORY OF SUSAN MCFALL

IN MEMORY OF JOHN CLOVIS

IN MEMORY OF ALFRED S. GRIFFIN, JR.

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett

Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson B. Blandford

IN MEMORY OF ELLEN MANLEY

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Mr. and Mrs. Nathan I. Burton Mr. and Mrs. Eric Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Park

Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Pengel, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Sierra Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe O. Warner, Jr. IN MEMORY OF SHIRLEY MCINDOO

MATCHING GIFTS Gifts made between July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. McLaughlin IN MEMORY OF DON MCLAUGHLIN SR.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. McLaughlin IN MEMORY OF NORMA MILLER

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeMonbreun Mr. Jimmy Miller IN MEMORY OF GINGER PITTS

Mr. and Mrs. Shanon R. Pitts IN MEMORY OF JOE E. RHODES

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin D. Burnett

Aaron’s Foundation AT&T Foundation BCD Travel The Coca Cola Foundation Costco Wholesale Coulter & Sierra, LLC Delta Air Lines Foundation Eli Lilly Honeywell, Inc. Johnson Controls, Inc Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Northwestern Mutual Foundation PPG

State Farm Insurance Companies SunTrust Foundation Synchrony Finanical Teradata Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation UBS UnitedHealth Group Voya Financial Wells Fargo Matching Gift Foundation WestRock Company

IN MEMORY OF JONATHAN SLOCUM

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hallock IN MEMORY OF JAMES “DADER” ANDERSON SPARKS

Mr. and Mrs. Israel Sparks IN MEMORY OF CLARA SUMMERVILLE

Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson IN MEMORY OF RICKY ALLEN THOMASON

Dr. and Mrs. David L. Fincher Mrs. Steffanie Garner Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. B. Eric Middleton North Atlanta Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. John D. O’Connor IN MEMORY OF WARREN AND MARTHA THOMASON

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Williamson IN MEMORY OF KENNETH C. WILLIAMS

Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Davidson, Jr. IN MEMORY OF SEAN EMIR WILSON, SR.

Ms. Kimberly M. Wilson IN MEMORY OF GEORGE AND SHELBIA YATES

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Black

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IN MEMORIAM MARGARET CASEY (1927-2020)

ELLEN MANLEY (1931-2019)

SIBYL SHIELDS (1923-2020)

Margaret Casey was the administrative assistant to President Jesse Long in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

Margaret and her husband Ralph were leaders in GAC’s founding, with Ralph serving on the first Board of Trustees for GAC. They both remained active as GAC parents for three decades.

Ellen Manley was the first administrative assistant to the Elementary School principal. Ellen was known for her dedication to the GAC mission, volunteering a great deal of her time to improve GAC. Ellen’s husband Nilas was a member of the Board of Trustees, and together they raised eight Spartans.

Sybil Shields served as one of GAC’s first administrative assistants, helping with details for capital campaigns and documents even before the school opened its doors. She continued as administrative assistant to GAC’s first President Jesse Long until her retirement, and remained interested in the school and alumni throughout her life.

CALVIN RENEAU (1940-2019)

CLARA SUMMERVILLE (1925-2020)

Calvin Reneau was a beloved High School teacher and coach in GAC’s early years, as well as an involved GAC parent. His many talents were essential as GAC established itself as a school of excellence. He was deeply committed to Christian education.

Clara Summerville served in the GAC Business office during the early days in Student Accounts. She and husband, Slim, who guided Campus Services, were dedicated GAC servants. Clara was also a GAC parent, and known for her kindness and gentleness with all.

Margaret Casey

Ellen Manley

Calvin Reneau

Sibyl Shields

Clara Summerville

GARY F. BROWN (1957-2020)

CHASE M. MARTIN (1997-2020)

GEORGE A. STEWART (1958-2020)

Alumnus — ­ Class of 1975

Alumnus ­— Class of 2015

Alumnus ­— Class of 1977

ANDREW M. GILL (1975-2020)

PATRICIA MCWILLIAMS (1960-2020)

Alumnus — ­ Class of 1994

Alumna ­— Class of 1978

CYNTHIA HAYES (-2020)

LEX A. SIMPSON (1953-2020)

Alumna — ­ Class of 1972

Alumnus ­— Class of 1971

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Endowment Funds Serving GAC Students

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his year has been one filled with uncertainty, and in uncertain times, it is helpful to remember that GAC has been steadfast in providing a high-quality Christian education for over 50 years and hopefully for many more years to come. The GAC Foundation provides for an annual source of income to the GAC operating budget based on the growth, or interest. Named Endowment Funds are created by donations to GAC that provide annually to specific areas of the school in

three primary areas: student financial aid/scholarships, enrichment for teachers/academic areas, and Christian life. An endowment can be established to honor individuals or families. These funds are permanently restricted for the specific purposes described. You may at any time make a gift to one of the already-established funds. These named Endowment Funds continue to bless GAC and her students year after year in perpetuity in the specific areas designated by the families who established them.

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FINANCIAL AID/ SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS The Jean and Hubert Adams Memorial Fund – Originally established in 2003 by the Adams family (and many other friends) for their loving parents, this fund provides need-based tuition assistance to a student. Jean and Hubert Adams were long-time Campus Church of Christ members and were involved with GAC in the early days.

Jane Blackman Scholarship Fund – Established in 2020 through a portion of her estate and gifts from friends and family in memory of Jane Blackman. Jane served at GAC as a long-time teacher, specializing in helping students with reading challenges. It was her intent to continue to bless students at GAC. The scholarship will be awarded to a student with demonstrated financial need with preference to a child of a GAC alumni.

The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund – Established in 2003 by a grant from The Goizueta Foundation, whose mission is to provide financial assistance to educational and charitable institutions. This fund provides needbased tuition assistance to qualified Hispanic/Latino students.

Bill and Betty Long Scholarship Fund – Established in 2019, this fund provides need-based tuition assistance to a qualified student with preference given to children of GAC Alumni who would like their children to attend GAC but without assistance would not be able to attend. Bill has been involved with GAC since the early days and has guided the school as a member

Nell Scott Buice Scholarship Fund – Established in 1997 by Nell Buice, a devoutly Christian woman, this fund provides need-based tuition assistance to a student. Upon her death at the age of 101 in 2005, the Estate of Mrs. Buice greatly increased the fund, expanding to supporting several students a year.

The Jim and Becky Combee Financial Aid Endowment – Established in 2014 to honor Jim Combee for his decades of service, including serving as Chairman of the Board, and Becky Combee for her many years of service, including serving as a founding member of L.A.C.E. Jim and Becky were instrumental in the growth of GAC, giving faithfully of their time, talents, and treasures. This fund provides need-based tuition assistance to many qualified students.

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of the GACS Board of Trustees for many years.

Jacqulin Turner Long Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 1974 in memory of the late wife of Jesse Long, GAC founder and first president. Jacqulin taught at GAC from the first year the school opened in 1968. This fund provides need-based tuition assistance to a student.

Jesse C. Long Scholarship Fund – Originally established in 1998 at Jesse Long’s retirement as GAC’s first president and added to by many loving friends of Jesse in his memory in 2014, this fund provides need-based tuition assistance to a deserving student based on

If you are interested in establishing a named endowment in one of these areas or another area of Christian life, please contact Katherine White, Vice President of Advancement (kwhite@greateratlantachristian.org). need and promise. Jesse’s faith and early efforts were instrumental in establishing GAC. Katherine Page Parker Scholarship Fund – Established in 2016 by the Williams Family Foundation of Georgia as a permanently endowed scholarship of GAC, this fund provides scholarship awards to up to two students with financial need. The scholarship is awarded to a female member of the High School whose daily life, faith, and character embody Katherine ‘Page’ Parker’s passion for service to her faith, her school, her community, and to others.

Thomas Williams Parker, Jr. Scholarship Fund – Established

in 2019 by the Williams Family Foundation of Georgia as a permanently endowed fund of the Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC), providing scholarship awards to up to two students with financial need. This scholarship shall be awarded to a male or female High School student athlete who embodies Christ-like leadership, hard work, and passion for their craft.

Justin Harris Parker Scholarship Fund – Established in 2019 by the Williams Family Foundation of Georgia as a permanently endowed fund of the Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC), providing scholarship awards to up to 2 students with financial need.

This scholarship shall be awarded to a male member of the Middle or High School who contributes to the school community through participation on an athletic team and has highly significant demonstrated need per the Greater Atlanta Christian School Financial Aid Policy.

TranSouth Educational Foundation Scholarship – Established in 1979, this provides need-based tuition assistance for a student.

Seaborn and Katherine Wade Scholarship Fund – Established in 1991 by the Wade family in honor of their parents, this fund provides an annual award to a rising senior at GAC based on scholarship, citizenship, leadership, Christian values, need, and future goals.

Jodie Marie Wagner Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 1986 by the Carter family and additional friends, this fund provides need-based tuition assistance to a qualified student. This fund was given to honor the memory of Jodie, who was a GAC student.

ENRICHMENT FOR TEACHERS/ACADEMIC FUNDS Brian Demonbreun Fund – This fund was established by the Buisson family, Chapman family, Scarboro family, Wolfe family, and other friends to honor the memory of Brian Collins Demonbreun, GAC Class of 1986 alumnus. This fund provides assistance to the Academic Support programs supporting curriculum, faculty, and equipment needs.

Dr. Dwight Love Academic Endowment – Established in 2001 initially by an anonymous donor and supported by additional gifts from friends and the Love Family, in memory of Dr. Dwight Love, beloved GAC math teacher. Dr. Love created the first GAC Math Team and 30% of the annual award supports the Math Team. The remaining 70% of the annual award provides needbased tuition assistance to a student excelling in math.

Math Endowment – Established in 2018, this fund provides funds to support the Math program at GAC. Parker Family Learning Advocacy Endowment – Established in 2010 by the Parker Family, this endowment is used to fund the Learning Advocate position as part of the Academic Support program at GAC.

CHRISTIAN LIFE FUND Bill and Linda Burton Fund – Established in 2015 by an anonymous donor and additional family and friends to honor Bill and Linda Burton and their service to GAC. Bill was a teacher, coach, and long time administrator, while Linda taught and mentored students in her classroom for many years. This fund will permanently further the growth of missions and Christian life at GAC, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.

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A LIFE’S WORK SHAPING GAC CHILDREN

An endowed scholarship fund was established to honor Jane Blackman and to provide for financial aid for students attending GAC. Jane was soft-spoken. But she was always in charge. Whether working with a bustling class of GAC third graders, or one-on-one with a child needing reading development, Jane was passionate about teaching young children. She often advised that to build strong self-esteem, children needed to be given competence, not just compliments.

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ane taught in various roles within GAC for nearly 40 years. Yet the word “retirement” was not in her vocabulary. After officially stepping out of the regular GAC classroom, she was invited to continue tutoring on campus, and she remained at it every day until health prevented her at age 81. She was influential in the lives of hundreds of students, many of whom stayed in touch with her until her death. And what a lifetime of transforming children it was!

Both Addison (Long) Baker (‘13) and her sister Ashton (Long) Goad (‘05) lovingly speak about how Mrs. Blackman worked with them in teaching them grammar and how to spell, inspiring Ashton to pursue her Masters degree in Reading for elementary aged children.

After nearly a decade of teaching in public and private schools, Jane came to GAC with her husband Richard in 1970, just 2 years after the young school opened. Both of their daughters, Debbie and Karen, were early GAC students. Years later, Karen joined GAC as teacher and swim coach. Karen was instrumental in building GAC’s swim team, advocating and advising for the creation of a top-quality competition pool on campus. (Karen passed away in 2009, and the spectator seating area in Freeman Aquatic Center is You, too, can honor Jane named in her memory.) More than students benefited from Jane’s Blackman with a donation wisdom and skills. Many parents directly to her fund and turned to her for guidance for how provide financial support they could help their children at for a deserving student. home. Dr. David Fincher remembers that young teachers like himself All gifts in her memory will increase turned to her for wisdom and the Jane Blackman Scholarship Fund, advice. Jane was considered by providing greater funds available each some to be a demanding teacher, year for students. You may also provide with high expectations. Yet she was for similar funding through your own simultaneously so loving, caring-will or planned giving. and always spoke with that gentle To learn more, please contact GAC VP of voice. One of her passions was the Advancement Katherine White (kwhite@ Lower School Bible Bowl. She loved greateratlantachristian.org) or Dr. David the Bible, and wanted its principles Fincher (dfincher@greateratlantachristian.org). valued before children. She annually served as MC for the GAC Bible Bowl with grace and dignity. And that Bible Bowl continues to this day. “She lived a life that reflected love, graciousness and hope,” said GAC Alum and family friend Craig Smith (‘76).

Jane’s long-term intent was to bless students at GAC when she could no longer do it personally. She was a member of the GAC Legacy Society, making early plans for a portion of her estate to go to the school. As a result, The Jane Blackman Scholarship Fund is now established as an endowed gift. The Fund will be providing financial aid to children and families in perpetuity, so they too can benefit from GAC — building their competence and character, just as Jane envisioned. The GAC family is forever grateful that Jane Blackman shaped so many. And that her legacy lives on.

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GAC Governing Boards FERNANDO NASMYTH, CHAIR — GACS Board of Trustees, is a graduate of Cornell University and Cornell Law School. Fernando retired in 2017 from a professional career that included leadership positions in legal operations, portfolio and asset management, and capital markets. Fernando serves as Vice Chair of the GAC Foundation, as well as on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including The Leadership Empowerment Project, a nonprofit focused on improving the four-year graduation rates of college students in underrepresented communities. Fernando and his wife, Donna, have three adult children who each graduated from GAC.

STEVE EATON, CHAIR ­— GAC Foundation Board of Directors, is co-founder and Managing Director of EDG Partners, a private equity investment firm focused on the healthcare sector. He previously served on the Boards of Directors of LaVie Healthcare, Housecall Medical, Navigator Group Purchasing, and Regency Healthcare. He serves on the Executive Committee of the GACS Board of Trustees; is a member of the Board of Emory Healthcare; and served as past Chair of the Board of Saint Joseph’s Health System and Emory Saint Joseph’s Inc. Mr. Eaton also serves as a board member of UNICEF USA Southeast, Bridge Fund and Project Open Hand. Steve and his wife, Margaret, have four adult children, all graduates of GAC.

GACS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair: Fernando Nasmyth Andy Adams Joe Arnold Michelle Brechbühl Jim Combee (Chair Emeritus) Steve Eaton Steve Elrod Lee Freeman Bart Harper

Sherriann Hicks Steve Kester Bill Long Gary Long Don McLaughlin Allen Nichols Ned O’ Brien Steve Phillips Russ Reynolds Billy Schroer

David Scobey, Jr. Carrie Shumard Jeff Street Dr. Todd Stewart Tom Tabor Jim Tidwell John Wood

GAC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Steve Eaton Andy Adams Joe Arnold Ed Bastian Ulrich Brechbühl Jim Combee Lee Freeman Bart Harper

Carl Hoover Angela Lewis Bill Long Fernando Nasmyth Terry Nichols Mac Schneider Billy Schroer Jeff Street

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Dr. Todd Stewart Tom Tabor Jim Tidwell John Wood

The GACS Board of Trustees “guards the trust” for God’s school, charts the course, ensures the fiduciary stewardship, and sees that the institution has the resources needed to fulfill and expand its mission.

The GAC Foundation is a separate 501c3 organization under the auspices of Greater Atlanta Christian School.

The Chair of the Board of Trustees serves as the Vice Chair of the GAC Foundation which supports the mission of GACS by financial governance of the school endowment for short and long-term benefit of the school, faculty, students, and total programs.

GAC LIFERS: CLASS OF 2020 These members of the Class of 2020 have attended GAC since kindergarten. We affectionately call them “Lifers.”

Grant Baldwin, Collin Barnett, Macy Margaret Boren, Williams Bowling, Sydney Dawson, Chloe Fair, Nia Gunn, Dawson Hamilton, Garner Harsh, Matthew Hays, Jake Hicks, Camille Hollier, Ana Sofia Hurst, Jillian Hutson, Ava Irvin, Abby Jackson, Owen Jacobson, Tyler Jhin, Caroline Khan, Caroline Lowenstein, Ben McCarty, Johnny Meshramkar, Everett Morgan, Bryceton Payne, Charlie Pritchard, Matthew Quisling, Cal Richey, Ali Schreiber, Ellie Shafer, Liam Shinn, Andrew Sims, Emme Smith, Sammy Street, T.J. Tracy, Elizabeth Walton, and Aliyah Young.

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