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ABOUT THE COVER This cover celebrates these - and all 600+ - attendees of GSL's 75th Anniversary Celebration!

Top row: Katelyn Nichols ’05, Beth Hesser Nichols, Tina Gault, Jack Nichols, and Michael Barzizza; Allison and Andy Cates and Nicki Soulé; middle row: Jennifer Isom and Kynis Douglas; Debbie Callahan, Bryan Callahan ’01, and Eden Callahan; Wes Phillips ’98 and Hannah Phillips; bottom row: Logan Taylor ‘95 and Jennifer Smith ’89; Phillip Sims ’93; Piper Bell ’12, Emma Johnson ’11, Claire Sentilles ’11, Mary Peyton Bell ’11; Franklin and Tara Barton; cheering students: Callie Sanders ’25 and Ellie Barksdale ’25

Managing Editor Marci Woodmansee Contributors Meghan Barksdale Bianca Divito-Brown Sherry Emerson Kate Shelton

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LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL LETTER FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT NEW SAINTS ON STAFF CAMPUS LIFE GETTING TO KNOW HEAD OF SCHOOL ANDY SURBER MESSAGE FROM THE ANNUAL FUND CO-CHAIRS HAPPY 75TH, GSL! SPECIAL SPONSORS CONTRIBUTE TO 75TH SPIRIT IMPORTANT EVENTS IN GSL’S HISTORY BELOVED BULLET FINDS NEW HOME THE IMPACT OF READING 2021-22 ANNUAL FUND RECAP 2021-22 GRACE-ST. LUKE’S GIVING REPORT GSL’S CLASS OF 2018 P.A. CONNECTION SAINTS SUPERLATIVES LUKERS FOR LIFE ALUMNI NEWS

2022-23 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Paul Morris, President Ben Barksdale, Vice-President Katrina Sanford, Secretary Kathleen Behnke, Assistant Secretary

Head of School Dr. Andy Surber Editor Brenda Berry

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IN THIS ISSUE

Sharon Shipley, Treasurer Lauren Taylor, Assistant Treasurer Photography Ellen Hendry Kirsten Horton Lee Schaffler Jeff White

Marci Woodmansee

The Anchor is a biannual publication of Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School.

Articles are published at the discretion of the school. Comments and questions should be directed to Marci Woodmansee, Managing Editor and Associate Director of Communications, at mwoodmansee@gslschool.org.

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Luis Orbegoso

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Zach Pretzer

Kate Durbin

Paula Sappington

Linda Khumalo

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Simon Wadsworth

Dr. Andy Surber, Head of School The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher, Rector The Right Reverend Phoebe Roaf, Bishop, The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee Andy Nix, Senior Warden Meghan Barksdale, Parents’ Association President FALL 2022

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LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dr. Andy Surber Dear GSL Community, As Coach Scully, Father Ollie, and I took the stage on a warm Friday evening in August, it was easy to see from the crowd gathered to celebrate the school's 75th anniversary just how valued Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School is to so many people. Heartfelt expressions of appreciation, togetherness, support, and community were shared from the stage about this school that everyone loves. Being newly re-introduced to this community, I was moved by the opportunity to play a role in something much larger than myself or any individual. GSL is a lifechanging institution and what happens here matters. It matters for everyone connected to our community, and this is especially true for our current students, families, faculty, and staff.

A top goal since joining GSL in July has been building relationships with people in the community. Spending time and having conversations with others has been so very helpful. Many of these connections have taken place in my office; others have been in coffee shops, restaurants, and even on walks around the neighborhood.

I value this time as I get to learn, as well as share, a bit about why GSL is so very special. I continue to hold up these cornerstones of our program: our amazing faculty and staff, strong academic program, opportunities for participation in extracurricular activities, and personal development in areas that include social-emotional learning and leadership.

Until then, thank you for helping us maintain the excitement and momentum of our 75th Anniversary Celebration by putting your love for GSL into action. Put out a yard sign, share our social media, and talk about us with your friends and other families who are looking at schools! The best way to honor our 75 years in existence is by working now to plan for our future! Please know that we value your continued support and appreciate the trust you place in us as your school of choice. I look forward to seeing you soon – whether it be on campus, at the fields, or in the community.

Go, Saints!

Andy Surber, Ed.D. Head of School

As you read this issue of The Anchor, you will see examples of the dynamic learning environment at GSL. It's been fun to celebrate the early successes of our sports teams, see the Jungle Book KIDS performances in October, experience pep rallies, participate in some super Friday Celebrations, and be impressed by our 8th Grade Chapel Talks. It is easy to see the pride our students have in our school through all the exciting events taking place.

Of course, we will just be approaching the midpoint of the school year when you read this, so there is much more to come! As we look forward, please hold April 23, 2023 on your calendars, the date of the annual GSL Anchor Auction. It is this night when our adult community gathers together, celebrates all that is good at GSL, and raises funds to help the school continue to provide amazing experiences for all our students, from Little Lukers to our 8th graders. You won’t want to miss this special event!

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Father Ollie Rencher, Honorary Event Chair Nick Scully, and Dr. Andy Surber

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Paul Morris Dear GSL Community, Many of you were able to attend our block party in August celebrating our 75th anniversary. I agree with the attendee who said:

“What other elementary school in Memphis can throw down like GSL and get 600+ people to show up? Not a single one. GSL rocks!”

GSL rocks because of you – our community – including our students, alumni, parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, administration, board, GSL Church members, and others who are connected to our school. And once you’ve ever been connected to our school, you are invited to be a “Luker for Life.” All it takes to be a Luker for Life is to join our community and stay committed to it. This is your community – you belong here.

Our students benefit tremendously from growing up in our unique community. We are looking out for each other’s children, and helping them learn and mature. Raising children, done right, is hard. We all need help to do it right. Belonging to a community means we are not alone. The GSL community is here to support each other as we fulfill our mission to prepare boys and girls to become creative problem solvers, confident lifelong learners, and responsible citizens in their communities and the world.

And the benefits of being a Luker don’t stop at graduation. Our students will benefit for life from being part of this special community. Many lifelong friendships were born at GSL. Many alumni have sent their own children to GSL. Many former teachers, staff, administrators and board members have stayed connected and committed to GSL. And because we’ve been at this for 75 years now, our community is large. There are many stories of Lukers connecting with Lukers throughout their professional and personal lives.

The strength of our community is GSL’s greatest asset. But we can’t take it for granted. We must continue to nurture it. That means we must reach out to each other, especially to newer members of our community, and build friendships. Our teachers instruct our children not to leave anyone out – to seek out those who are feeling alone.

That lesson goes for all of us – seek out those members of our community who are being left out. To be true to our values, which are informed by our Episcopal identity, we must make sure everyone feels like they belong here. Building these friendships, especially with those not in your regular group, will strengthen our community and benefit us all.

Sincerely,

Paul Morris President, Board of Trustees

Paul and Mary Morris at GSL’s 75th Celebration

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WELCOME New Saints on Staff

WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE 18 NEW FACULTY & STAFF MEMBERS AT GSL THIS YEAR!

ELIZABETH BAYZIE Lower School Innovation Lab, Science and Technology Teacher Hometown: Germantown, Tenn.

Family: Husband John, our sons John Wyatt ’28 and James Dylan ’34, and Lenny, our retriever/ lab mix First Job: Hostess at a restaurant Favorite Children's Book: Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren ELIZABETH BAYZIE Favorite Movie: Harry Potter series Favorite Band: Dave Matthews Best Moment Since Joining GSL: I taught here before, so the best moment was getting welcomed back to GSL with kind words, cheery smiles, and open arms!

VICTORIA BLACKWELL Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (Playful Peacocks) Hometown: Memphis Family: Husband Nick, our son Isaac ’33 (a Terrific Tiger!), and a good dog named Jack First Job: Babysitter Favorite Children's Book: Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan and The Empty Pot by Demi Favorite Movie: The Nightmare VICTORIA BLACKWELL Before Christmas Favorite Band: Fall Out Boy Best Moment Since Joining GSL: I have two moments I love! On my first day, I walked into Miss Lee's with my son and took him to his new classroom, one of my favorite things we get to do together. And at Back-to-School Night, I confidently spoke to my families about our classroom, our curriculum, and why I love being a teacher!

EMMA BOEHME Little Lukers Assistant Teacher (Gifted Grizzlies) Hometown: Houston First Job: Intern at an art consultant firm Favorite Children's Book: Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Favorite Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Favorite Band: I love anything Japanese Breakfast or Weyes Blood EMMA BOEHME makes.

Funniest Moment Since Joining GSL: Having a child dance fanatically while singing “Hound Dog” – she does this regularly, and it brightens my day every time!

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JANELLE CALZIA School Nurse Hometown: Fort Worth, Tex., but my father is a minister so we moved around a lot. My husband and children and I just moved here from the Nashville area, which has been home for the longest in my life!

Family: Husband Anthony who works at GSL Church as the Director of Children and Family Ministries and our children Ali ’28, Eli ’30, JANELLE CALZIA and Sophie ’31. We also have an 8-month-old chocolate lab named Mirabel (our family loves the movie Encanto).

First Job: Shaved ice stand – it was a lot of fun!

Favorite Children's Book: Old Turtle and the Broken Truth by Douglas Wood Favorite Movie: Anything in the rom-com genre!

Favorite Song or Band: Anything by Lauren Daigle, Norah Jones, Colbie Callait, Adele...etc!

Best Moment Since Joining GSL: Attending the school picnic the night before we started at the school. It was so fun! My children and I felt so loved and welcomed.

REV. NOAH CAMPBELL 6th Grade Bible Teacher Hometown: St. Louis Family: Wife Allyson (GSL math teacher and basketball coach) and sons Leo ’17 and Felix ’18 First Job: Video store clerk Favorite Children's Book: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

by Virginia Lee Burton Favorite Movie: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou REV. NOAH CAMPBELL Favorite Song or Band: “Go to Sleep” by The Avett Brothers Funniest Moment Since Joining GSL: One student asked me why I wear a collar. Another student answered, "To remind us you're more important than the rest of us." Oh dear! Lol.

ANNA CHAHAL ’00 Lower School Art Teacher (SK and 2nd) Hometown: Memphis (Midtown) Family: Husband Sumeet Chahal, daughters Ayla ’31 and Gene ’33, and our dogs Dillinger (a shepherd coyote mix) and Bindhi (35 lbs. of pure Memphis street dog) First Job: Errand girl at Hatley's Garage (now the location of ANNA CHAHAL ’00 Tamboli's Pizza) Favorite Children's Book: Maybe by Kobi Yamada Favorite Movie: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Favorite Song or Band: Depending on my mood, “Paint it Black” by the Rolling Stones or “Watershed” by the Indigo Girls Best Moment Since Joining GSL: It's hard to decide – being here is such a surreal treat for me. It’s like living in a time capsule of my fondest memories since this is where I spent my PK-8th grade years!

AMANDA COILE Little Lukers Assistant Teacher (Cheerful Cheetahs) Hometown: Nesbit, Miss.

Family: My husband, our beautiful daughter, and one fur baby First Job: Apparel associate for Academy Sports + Outdoors Favorite Children's Book: I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont Favorite Movie: The Goonies AMANDA COILE Favorite Song or Band: “Echo” (feat. Tauren Wells) by Elevation Worship Best Moment Since Joining GSL: Getting to see all the kids enjoy All-School Chapel from Little Lukers to 8th grade – the experience for the Little Lukers was something you had to be there to see – they truly did an amazing job!

AMANDA HAMILTON Senior Kindergarten Assistant Teacher (Witty Whales) Hometown: Ortonville, Mich.

Family: My mom, stepdad, brother, sister, and my blue heeler Bleu First Job: Hostess at Jim’s Place Grille Favorite Children's Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Favorite Movie: Alice AMANDA HAMILTON in Wonderland Favorite Song or Band: Pearl Jam Best Moment Since Joining GSL: I wasn’t at school on my 22nd birthday but I received a Zoom call from the current 4th grade class, throwing a party for me in After School Care! It made my birthday so special to think the kids were thinking of me even when I was absent. I came back to cards that I still have to this day!

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ATHALIE HUTSON Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher (Ready Rabbits) Hometown: Lebanon, Tenn.

Family: My two cats, Trudy and Carrot First Job: Little Caesars Favorite Children's Book: Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña Favorite Song: “She Wants My Money” by Dominic Fike Funniest Moment Since Joining GSL: Probably the day I fell UP the stairs, lol!

JESSICA MULLER First Grade Teacher Hometown: Memphis Family: Husband Will, our son Nate ’31, and our twins Dex ’34 and Evie ’34 First Job: Receptionist at a hair salon Favorite Children's Book: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Favorite Movie: I love all the JESSICA MULLER Marvel movies Favorite Band: Red Hot Chili Peppers Best Moment Since Joining GSL: Having the entire school present at the first Celebration Chapel! It was so awesome to see the whole community in the same place!

KATIE SEARLE Fourth Grade Teacher Hometown: St. Louis, but I was raised in Cape Town, South Africa (which is objectively MUCH cooler, so I claim that as home) Family: I'm married to the wonderful Kevin Searle and we have a very fluffy, rambunctious goldendoodle named Margo.

First Job: I'm the oldest girl of five KATIE SEARLE siblings, so babysitting :) Favorite Children's Book: I had a lot of favorites growing up, but The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis stays a classic even as an adult.

Favorite Movie: About Time Favorite Band: Coldplay Best Moment Since Joining GSL: On Friday afternoons, each member of my class gets three attempts to land a free throw in my Brandon Clarke basketball hoop, all in an attempt to score themselves some extra Dojo Points. We cheer for each other, we celebrate each basket sunk, and sometimes we even softly chant, “Be like Ja Morant” (which definitely helps!). It's one of my favorite parts of the week!

ANTONIO T. HINTON Director of Auxiliary Programs Hometown: Memphis First Job: Cashier at Family Dollar Favorite Children's Book: Hair Love

by Matthew A. Cherry Favorite Movie: Batman (1989) Favorite Song: “My Hero” by the Foo Fighters Best Moment Since Joining GSL: The 75th Anniversary Celebration party

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KEVIN SEARLE Associate Director of ACE: After School Care Hometown: Mundelein, Ill. Family: My lovely wife Katie First Job: Groundskeeper for a suburban Chicago school district Favorite Children's Book: House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne or any Calvin & Hobbes by Bill Waterston Favorite Movie: The Apartment KEVIN SEARLE Favorite Band: Chance the Rapper or Passenger or any singer/ songwriter from the ’60s Best Moment Since Joining GSL: Walking around the French Quarter during the 6th Grade New Orleans trip and seeing otherwise "too cool for school" and fearless 6th graders hover close to me, knowing that they were out of their league amidst the true street life of New Orleans!

MARLENE SOTO Little Lukers Teacher (Gifted Grizzlies) Hometown: San Diego Family: My mom, dad, younger brother, and my border collie mix, Dallas First Job: Starbucks barista Favorite Children's Book: I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont Favorite Movie: Any and all ’90s MARLENE SOTO rom-coms Favorite Song or Band: “Don't You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds Best Moment Since Joining GSL: When I finally finished decorating my classroom and welcomed all of my students on the first day of school. Our “Gwizzlies,” as my 2- and 3-year-old friends say!

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KAT VINTON Senior Kindergarten Assistant Teacher (Peppy Pandas) Hometown: Memphis Family: A cat named Freddie (after Freddie Mercury); I have also nannied for the past three years for the Balk family at GSL, who are essentially family to me.

First Job: Malco Paradiso Favorite Children's Book: Bubba The Cowboy Prince: A Fractured Texas Tale by Helen Ketteman Favorite Movie: The Lord of the

Rings Trilogy Favorite Band: Talking Heads Best Moment Since Joining GSL: I love sitting and talking to my students or the Middle Schoolers that I coach – they keep me laughing and on my toes.

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ROBERT WARD Preschool Fun & Fitness Teacher Hometown: Memphis Family: My nephew Aiden Williams ’31 and goddaughter, McKenzie Dentley ’25 First Job: Target Favorite Children's Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff Favorite Movie: The Parent Trap Favorite Band: Mint Condition Best Moment Since Joining GSL: Middle School class trips and the First Grade Hip Hop Celebrations

ANDY SURBER Head of School Hometown: Milledgeville, Ill. Family: Wife Mary and our sons Keenan ’17 and Logan ’19 First Job: De-tasseling corn on farms all over Carroll County, Ill. Favorite Children's Book: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Favorite Movie: Back to the Future Favorite Song: Anything by Al Green ANDY SURBER or with Memphis roots Best Moment Since Joining GSL: Celebrating the profound history of this school at GSL’s 75th anniversary party.

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KELSEY TUTEN Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher (Terrific Tigers) Hometown: Huazhou, Guangdong Family: Husband and a brand new baby boy First Job: Yankee Candle Company Favorite Children's Book: The Empty Pot by Demi Favorite Movie: Legally Blonde Favorite Band: Boston Best Moment Since Joining GSL: Just being part of an amazing team.

Three cheers for GSL: Senior Kindergarten teachers Abby Hensley, Kat Vinton, and Amanda Hamilton express their Saints spirit at the 75th Anniversary event.

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CAMPUS LIFE

1…2…3… Go, Saints! We had a busy fall at GSL with extra celebrations surrounding our 75th anniversary this year!

The long-awaited return of the school picnic in September was extra exciting, thanks to some drone photography we implemented to commemorate our anniversary.

PRESCHOOL Cookie Break Pre-Kindergartners Joshua Laizure and William Pontius sit down for snack time in the Ready Rabbits classroom.

Pretty in Pink Junior Kindergartner Eliza Park practices writing letters of the alphabet.

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Construction Zone Junior Kindergartners Andrew Pishko and Thomas Bryndziar collaborate on a building project in the Lucky Llamas room.

Happy Birthday, GSL! Students received commemorative stickers during the first week of school to celebrate GSL’s anniversary. The Pre-Kindergarten Terrific Tigers took a birthday photo, too! Front row, Jude Wells, Walter Goodman; middle row, Astrid Proveaux, Barrett Umiker, Genevieve Hinkle, May Adrian, Quay Dowdy; back row, Assistant Teacher Kelsey Tuten, Son Sights, Virginia Robinson, Isaac Blackwell, and Teacher Blair Connor.

An Artist’s Life Little Luker Wolf Shelton creates a painting in the Zippy Zebras classroom.

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LOWER SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL Made in the Shade On really hot days, sometimes you even need a break from recess! From left, First Graders Lalin Tas and Maggie Maddox, Second Graders Andy Balk and Lukas Proveaux, and First Graders Will Riederer, Tia Sanford, Londyn Funzie, and Katherine Robinson.

Best Friends Forever Two of these students are new to GSL, but you’d never know which! Sweet friendships form quickly but last long at GSL! From left, Peppy Panda Senior Kindergartners Ayla Chahal, Mica Lanfranco, Katherine Cobb Schneider, Ivy Aleman, and Maren Lamanna.

I-Lab Collab Third Graders Alison Morris and Michael Scullark work together on a sound vibration experiment in the Innovation Lab.

Reading Workshop Head of School Dr. Surber pays a visit to Fourth Grade Teacher Jane Williams’ room as she leads a small group discussion of a guided reading book with Ella Grace Billings, Isabella Fundo, Jonathan Young, and Elizabeth Robinson.

He’s Got Their Number Second Graders are ready to scramble around Athletic Director Rick Kohlhof as he prepares to call the next number during the clump game − a favorite P.E. activity.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL Artists at Work Fifth Graders Cameron Gibbs and Sebi Sacoto enjoy the fall weather as they practice newly-developed contour drawing skills for their arts block class.

Becoming Crystal Clear Science Teacher Julie Binder explains the water cycle and how water is naturally purified on Earth, as Sixth Graders Deklin Fundo, Matheo Ibled, and Morgan Lambert create their own mini-filtration systems in the lab.

Fun at the Field Eighth Graders Martha Mitchell (left) and Margaret Fore (right) with Seventh Graders Zoey High, Corinne Richardson, Poppy Schnacke, and Sarah Jordan Houseal at the annual All-School Picnic in September.

Leaders in the Making Ten Middle School students ran for elected offices in student government this fall. All are serving on the Student Council, either as officers or representatives for the class. Front row, Sixth Graders Ellie Barksdale and Scarlet Malone and Seventh Graders Lucian Hanson, Edward Scrugham, Emerson Callahan, and Lucy Unglesby; back row, Eighth Graders J.W. Curry, Andrew Strickland, Anna Ratton, and Joan Terhune.

THE KVANDE CLASSROOMS GSL celebrated Former Head of School Thor Kvande for his 18 years of service to the school during the final Celebration Chapel on Friday, May 13. Preschool students sang GSL’s Preschool song, Lower School students shared what they have learned from the Formative Five traits, and Middle School theater students sang a beautiful song from Once On This Island Jr. with adapted lyrics about GSL written by Performing Arts Teacher Leslie Reddick and MishMash Medley cast members.

In addition to other gifts, Mr. Kvande learned that the two newest Middle School classrooms were officially being renamed “The Kvande Classrooms” in honor of his hard work to secure this space. He was given a mini-replica of the plaques that now hang outside these classrooms.

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Getting to Know Head of School Dr. Andy Surber

By Brenda Berry

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ith a year of celebration at GSL comes what some are calling a homecoming for Dr. Andy Surber, who started as GSL’s new Head of School in July.

Surber served as GSL’s Head of Lower School from 2009-2013, and he is thrilled to return to the school he continued to love for nine years while working at Laguna Blanca School in California. I recently sat down with Dr. Surber to learn how things are going in his new role, what he loves about GSL, and what he has planned for the future. (And pizza. I learned a lot about pizza. More to come on that…)

Education's Early Impact Growing up in a rural farm town in Illinois, life for Surber was always tied to his school. It’s like a scene from a movie: Friday night football games, close friendships with the same classmates for more than 13 years, and attending the school’s musicals, games, and gatherings. And then it was time for him to decide what’s next in life. The obvious answer for Surber? Education.

“My entire childhood and social life revolved around school,” he says. “When I think back, I can honestly say that I truly enjoyed all of my time in school growing up.”

In college, Surber pursued a degree in education. In the summer months, he worked at Camp Emmaus, a church camp in Illinois. These experiences reaffirmed that he was on the right path in life.

“Working at a church camp allowed me to see educators and other adults who really cared about youth formation,” he says. “I was inspired by how they truly engaged with children and encouraged them to embrace their talents and creativity. I knew that was what I wanted to do with my life.”

That’s not his only transformative experience from college. He also met his wife Mary. As Surber explains, they had many classes together, as both were pursuing child development majors. Throughout their college years, Andy and Mary shared their time and talents by volunteering in schools and after-school programs.

After college, Surber did his student teaching in a first grade classroom. Next, he taught third grade for about nine years. In addition to spending many years coaching football, basketball, and track and field, Surber held roles such as middle school tech coordinator, assistant head of middle school, and interim head of middle school.

Then, in 2009, former GSL Headmaster Tom Beazley recruited Surber to Grace-St. Luke’s to be the Head of Lower School. He, along with Mary and their sons Keenan ’17 and Logan ’19, came to Memphis and quickly embraced GSL as their home. Though Surber left GSL in 2013 to accept a position at Laguna Blanca School in California, he always held on to hope that he would one day return.

“In the nine years that I was working in California, I always kept up with GSL,” he says. “I loved my time at GSL as the Head of Lower School. Our boys had four incredible years here, and I felt that it would be a dream to one day return should the right position become available.”

And in the fall of 2021, it did.

“A few of my Memphis-based friends reached out to me when the Head of School position was posted,” Surber says. “They wanted to make sure it was on my radar. My friends knew how much I loved GSL and Memphis, and when the position was open, I decided it was worth it to see if my talents were aligned with what the school needed in its next leader.”

The Surber Family: Mary, Andy, Keenan ’17 and Logan ’19

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You’re the New Head of School.

Now What?

Taking on the role of Head of School requires a lot of time, energy, and learning. For Surber, having previous experience at GSL is a bonus, but he doesn’t assume that things are the same after nine years.

“It certainly helps that I spent four years working at Grace-St. Luke’s, but as with any school, I know GSL has changed and grown over the years,” says Surber. “I continue to focus on remaining open-minded to learn about GSL today.”

Surber said five characteristics have stood out to him since becoming Head of School: • The incredibly dedicated and professional faculty and staff • The joyous, engaged students • How so many former families and alumni hold GSL close to their hearts • The collective sense of hope from all stakeholders • The importance of our Episcopal identity and the connection between the school and church As Surber continues to learn and lead in his first year, he isn’t interested in change for the sake of change. He is digging deep, having conversations, and listening to what the community has to say. One way Surber is doing this is through what he has named his

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“Listening Tour.” As of the publication of this issue, Surber has met with more than 100 constituents, asking the same five questions in each conversation:

What’s your favorite restaurant in Memphis?

Who has the best barbecue in Memphis?

What is the best thing about GSL? What does good teaching mean to you?

Is there anything you want to share with me about GSL? “I wanted to start building relationships with people, and in a unique way, food unites us all,” Surber says. “These conversations are also helping me identify the positive attributes of GSL that we all appreciate.

They are also helping me identify the strengths of the school as well as the things that need more attention.”

Through his Listening Tours, meetings, and conversations, Surber has witnessed firsthand why GSL’s community continues to be its most special characteristic.

“GSL is rooted in strong relationships,” Surber says. “The community spirit is alive and well, and I am excited to build on that this year and in the years to come.

I am so impressed with the faculty and staff, and together we are

going to enhance the academic experience, re-establish our closeknit community with COVID somewhat behind us, better connect our divisions, and position Grace-St. Luke’s as the school of choice in Memphis.”

Perhaps most importantly, Surber made it clear that he wants to be a leader who honors the past while keeping an eye on the future.

“I want to be a change agent with intention,” he says. “This year, I am focusing on relationship building. Working alongside the leadership team, faculty, and staff, and with the support of the Board of Trustees, I am committed to making sure students are at the core of our decision-making in all that we do.”

Surber is also fully embracing GSL’s Episcopal identity and its call to respect the dignity of every human being. “This is foundational to our work and this community,” he says.

“It is critical that we make sure every child feels a true sense of belonging at GSL. That, paired with a commitment to meeting the learning needs of each individual student, is what will continue to make Grace-St. Luke’s stand out from other schools, and I am honored to be a part of our great work.”

So…What About Pizza?

With his trademark bowties, unique socks, and love of food, Surber brings a fun, energetic personality to Grace-St. Luke’s.

So, not surprisingly, when asked to share something about himself that no one knows, he didn’t share anything about a special adventure or hidden talent. Instead, he talked about his pizza research project.

“When I was in Santa Barbara, I was doing pizza research just for fun,” he says. “My goal was to have a slice of Neapolitan pizza from every pizza place in the area. With each slice, I would rate its performance in areas like quality of ingredients, presentation appeal, and flavor. The data would ultimately determine which pizza place had the best Neapolitan pizza offering.”

Unfortunately, COVID interrupted his research, and he left California with the project incomplete. So the next time you’re at a local restaurant or pizza joint, don’t be surprised if you see him there. And if he’s eating pizza with an unusually intense focus, he’s probably just continuing his “just-for-fun” pizza project.

What does his pizza research project have to do with his role as Head of School? Nothing! But it does illustrate how committed and passionate he is about things he loves.

“I love restaurants like I love schools,” he says. “Both provide fun, energetic environments where you get to know people in meaningful ways.”

Just as he dug into what makes the best pizza, Surber is eager to examine the academic experience at GSL, and to dig deep into what it takes to elevate that experience to ensure academic excellence from preschool through eighth grade.

Everyone Loves a Laugh The story of Dr. Surber wouldn’t be complete without sharing his "joke of the day" tradition, which started during lunch back when he was GSL’s Head of Lower School.

“I can’t recall the details, but something funny happened, so I shared it with students,” he says.

“After that, I started telling a joke every week at lunch. This year, it’s been fun to continue this tradition by sharing a joke or two with all students on Fridays during Celebration Chapel.

“The best part is that students know that if the joke is great, awful, or somewhere in-between, there is only one acceptable response: a collective, single ‘HA.’” You can’t help but smile on Friday mornings when you hear the giggles after Surber’s joke of the day. Just one piece of advice, Dr. Surber: Leave the dad jokes at home.

One, two, three: “HA!”

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Meet the Chairs JENN AND RYAN GIBBS Jenn and Ryan Gibbs, parents of Cameron ’26 and Brennan ’28, have been GSL parents since 2014.

Originally from just outside Philadelphia, high school sweethearts Jenn and Ryan lived in Washington D.C. for six years before choosing Memphis in 2012 as their home. Jenn attended University of Delaware for her undergraduate degree, then earned a Master’s in Education degree from West Chester University in secondary school counseling.

While in D.C., she worked as a school counselor for the area’s independent schools. Ryan obtained his undergraduate degree from — and played college soccer at — University of Virginia. He then earned his J.D. and M.B.A. from Villanova University. Today, he is a partner at Gerber Taylor in Memphis.

The Gibbs family loves to travel and explore new places. They also enjoy playing and watching sports, especially soccer. Jenn and Ryan are active members of Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and are involved with many local organizations, including MIFA, Dorothy Day House, and ArtsMemphis. Ryan served on GSL’s Board of Trustees from 2015-2021. He is currently the chair of the KIPP Memphis Board of Trustees. Jenn has served the GSL community for years and has held a variety of roles with our Parents’ Association, including room parent, spirit wear chair, and her current role, Lower School Vice President.

LAUREN AND JUSTIN TAYLOR ’92 Lauren and Justin Taylor ’92 are the parents of Maggie ’22 (a freshman at St. Mary’s Episcopal School) and Parker ’25 and have been GSL parents since 2012.

Justin is a native Memphian who attended GSL from kindergarten through ninth grade (still in place at GSL at that time). Lauren grew up on Long Island (N.Y.) and in Vermont. The two met in college, when they participated in the Sea Education Association (SEA) oceanfocused study abroad program, sailing from Woods Hole, Mass. to St. Croix. After SEA, the two lived and worked in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica. They received undergraduate degrees from Lewis & Clark College (Justin) and Smith College (Lauren).

Lauren completed the University of Pennsylvania’s Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy and is currently finishing Penn’s M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership.

After graduating from college, the couple settled down in Memphis.

Justin’s business, Finishing Memphis, specializes in custom finishes including Italian plasters, faux finishes, and mural work. Additionally, he has owned and operated the Mid-South Maze, the corn maze at the Agricenter, since its inception in 2001. Lauren is Vice President of Programs and Learning at the Hyde Family Foundation, where she has worked since 2005.

The Taylor family travels as much as possible, and loves to visit state and national parks, snow ski, hike, watch/play basketball, and try new restaurants. Lauren currently serves on GSL’s Board of Trustees, the City Parks Alliance Board of Directors, and First Horizon Bank’s CRA Corporate Advisory Board. She was a founding board member of the Overton Park Conservancy and the Memphis Farmers Market. Justin has coached GSL girls and boys basketball and baseball/softball since 2005.

Sidenote: Just how important is GSL to Justin? When Lauren and Justin first met in college, he raved about GSL — his friends, teachers, the entire community! When Lauren visited Memphis for the first time, GSL was one of the first places Justin wanted to show her. Their children were, undoubtedly, destined to be Lukers for Life.

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Partygoers enjoy looking through old yearbooks, news clippings, and other memorabilia in the Anchor Library during the event.

Carlos Clardy ’92 and Will Hudson ’92

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Julie Binder, Ashley High, and Lauren Scrugham ’92

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By Marci Woodmansee ’83

Members of the Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School community – past and present – gathered on campus in August for a festive event that served as both reunion and celebration of the school’s founding in 1947. Some 600 attendees from 14 states came together to commemorate this special milestone.

Lemaster Avenue was blocked off street-party style and strung with lights for the event, which featured music by the local band Shufflegrit, a beer garden, and the school’s iconic, red-and-white Bullet bus serving as a photo booth.

(See related Bullet story, page 22.)

Flanked by Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on the west and the school’s Anchor Center multi-purpose building on the east, young and old alumni mingled with parents, grandparents, and former teachers to share memories of GSL and enjoy reconnecting with former classmates. A wide range of memorabilia items – including yearbooks, press clippings, photos, a vintage letter jacket, and ’70s and ’80s cheerleading uniforms – were on display in the school’s Anchor Center Library, while class composites dating back to the 1970s were available for viewing in the building’s Alumni Lobby.

Kim Caldwell and Tom Beazley

Attendees also had the chance to tour the church to reminisce about school

chapel services. Many also took the opportunity to revisit the Middle School activities building and Saints Gym in Morton Hall, where all P.E. classes, pep rallies, and home volleyball and basketball games were held from 1970-2010.

The mood at the party was jubilant and attendees were all smiles, with the commonly overheard refrain being, “We should do this every year!”

The school received proclamations from the offices of both City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris commemorating August 20 as “Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School 75th Anniversary Celebration Day.” Event remarks included a reading of the mayoral proclamation by the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector of Grace-St. Luke’s Church; a welcome from GSL’s new Head of School Dr. Andy Surber; and comments from Honorary Event Chair and former longtime faculty member Nick Scully. Themes of community, connection, and engagement were shared, and enthusiastic attendees made their love and appreciation for GSL abundantly clear.

“We are grateful for our history on this beautiful corner of Central Gardens, and excited about what the future holds for GSL!” Surber said.

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All the Ways We Love GSL Testimonials and Comments from Event Attendees “ Katie and I had a blast. I hadn't been in the old Middle School in over a decade, and it’s shocking how powerfully the smell of a place can trigger so many memories. I was very wistful walking through the gym, snack bar, stairwells, recounting stories to my wife. I remember how when I arrived from Mississippi I thought GSL was the most urban, sophisticated place I'd ever seen – complete with elevators AND a science lab – and lots of wonderful teachers and smart students. That school meant the world to me and remains such an important part of my education.”

- Marshall Bartlett ’03

" I came to see all the teachers and my friends. I love that all of my favorite teachers showed up and EVERY SINGLE ONE REMEMBERED ME. That means something.”

- Hannah Meacham ’12

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" What other elementary school in Memphis can throw down like GSL and get 600+ people to show up?

Not a single one. GSL rocks!"

- Abby Huber ’10

" The thing I heard most often at the event was 'GSL is my home, and will always be my home.' This is proof that there is no place like GSL." - Ellen Hendry GSL Grandparent, Alumni Parent & Head of Middle School

Honorary Event Chair Nick Scully,

Chris and Gina Roberts, Kathleen Behnke, Nina Callan, Jeni and Jamie Linkous, Courtney and Charlie Ciaramitaro

Sally Clark ’10, McKenna Kohlhof ’10, and Abby Huber ’10

Amy Deshaies Sharp ’85 and Robert Sharp, Janey and George Newton ’80;

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“ I thought the 75th reunion celebration was a huge success!

I got to see a lot of old friends. It was a great idea to block off the street. It went beyond my expectations. Keep up the good work.”

- Kenny Jabbour ’79

" Wowzer! The 75th reunion was an amazing event! Reconnecting with past staff & classmates was a joyous homecoming celebration indeed."

- Loyd Foner ’79

" It was great seeing so many generations mingling, all with GSL as the common thread."

- Daniel Fundo, GSL Parent & Director of Finance & Operations

Price Smith Peacock ’03, Ainsley Ayres Beasley ’03, and Kirkland Bible; Nick Scully;

“ I thought the party was such a special event – the atmosphere was awesome, and it was so nice to see so many people there.

Thank you again! This is just another great reminder of why our family and many others are so happy to be a part of the GSL community.”

- Ben Barksdale, GSL Parent & Board of Trustees Vice-President

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Matt Morice, Cindy Brewer, Kevin Brewer, Kelly Morice, Andrew and Cynthia Saatkamp, and Anna McQuiston ’85

SPECIAL SPONSORS CONTRIBUTE TO 75TH SPIRIT DILLARD DOOR SPONSORS BEER GARDEN AT 75TH CELEBRATION Dillard Door President and GSL Alumni Parent Chris Bird was excited to see Grace-St. Luke’s celebrating its 75th anniversary. After all, his company, Dillard Door, is also celebrating 75 years!

Bird reached out to GSL in the spring to learn how Dillard Door could help in this year of celebration.

At the 75th Anniversary Celebration on August 20, GSL was proud to offer guests access to a Beer Garden, sponsored by Dillard Door. The Beer Garden was located on the Lemaster Playground and featured yard games, comfortable outdoor seating, and lots of space for guests to mingle!

About Dillard Door First established as a door company in the 1940s, Dillard Door has grown into one of the most successful security system providers in Tennessee today. With a reputation for integrity, reliability and ingenuity, Dillard Door helps companies develop complete security solutions, installing everything from entrance gates to security cameras to complete Access Control Systems, allowing companies to focus on running their businesses.

Learn more about Dillard Door at dillarddoor.com, or by calling 901-775-2143.

CLAY SMYTHE ’82 HONORS TEACHER WITH PHOTO BOOTH SPONSORSHIP We are grateful to GSL alumnus Clay Smythe ’82 for sponsoring one of the 75th event’s most popular attractions – our Bullet bus photo booth – in memory of a special former GSL teacher, Gladys Q. Griffin (pictured here). Señora Griffin was a beloved Spanish, Bible, & Art Instructor at GSL from 1975-1981. Griffin passed away in 2020, and her obituary tribute described her in a way that would resonate with her former GSL students: “Her personality was one-of-a-kind, and if you met her, you would never forget her.”

Memorializing a past teacher was perfectly in keeping with the spirit of the 75th Celebration.

Many thanks to Clay (our 1982 Student Council President, Athlete of the Year, and “Mr. GSL”) for these special contributions to the school’s 75th Anniversary.

Unexpected Surprise About a month before GSL’s 75th anniversary event, Clay Smythe ’82 reached out with a generous offer. He had designed a retro pinstripe, red-and-white baseball jersey, with “Saints” in old-school script on the front and “75” on the back – mimicking the 1970s GSL uniforms. He wanted to donate 100 of these shirts for GSL to sell the night of the event as a spirit-building fundraising item.

Then, post-pandemic reality set in: Supply chain issues meant the shirts could not be produced in time to reach Memphis by the event date.

But in September, the sample jersey finally arrived! Smythe promptly gifted it to the school for our permanent archives. New Head of School Andy Surber was excited to try it on, and even sported the shirt during our annual All-School Picnic in September, when we celebrated the 75th as a school community.

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Important Moments in GSL’s History

School assembly on the steps of Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, circa 1958-59, featuring Father Richard MacDonald (upper left) and school founder Lorena Webber Walker (end of fifth row, far right).

Early school classroom in one of the basement floor rooms at GraceSt. Luke’s Church, probably third grade, approximately 1958-59.

Acolytes and students assemble for the dedication of the new Day School Building, 1960.

Fall 1976 Boys Soccer Team on the roof of a previously existing Lemaster bungalow.

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Latin Club field trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., 1976

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lthough GSL's official founding year is 1947, the school’s earliest origins on this site in the heart of Midtown’s beautiful and historic Central Gardens neighborhood actually date back to 1919. That year, the Rev. Bartow B. Ramage, rector of St. Luke's Church, began a small parochial school for the neighborhood in the red clapboard parish house adjacent to the church, on the present site of Trezevant Hall. His wife was the teacher, and their daughter joined them on staff in 1923. But after Rev. Ramage's retirement the following year, the school closed in 1924.

Years passed and in 1940, Grace Church merged with St. Luke's to create Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, which celebrated its first service that year on Thanksgiving Day. In 1947, former St. Mary’s kindergarten teacher Lorena Webber Walker approached the Reverend Dr. Charles Stuart Hale, the second rector of the newly-merged church, to see if she could rent space to begin operating a kindergarten. A scholarly man himself and firm believer in the importance of a Christian education, he agreed.

From humble beginnings in the church’s Parish Hall, a thriving day school was formed. Grades were added each year, and the school was issued its first charter in 1959, with groundbreaking on a new Primary Building. The school expanded and grew, adding Morton Hall (1971) for Middle School and above, and Bratton Hall (1973) for senior kindergarten through grade five. By the mid-1970s, GSL

was graduating several high school classes. But space constraints led the school to right-size into a kindergarten through ninth-grade configuration in 1979, allowing GSL to focus on developing students in preschool through middle school. This ultimately evolved into the two-year-old to eighth-grade model the school enjoys today.

Major improvements over the years included the acquisition of Snowden Field (1986), which helped raise the level of the school's Middle School athletic offerings, and the purchase of Miss Lee’s School of Childhood, which was founded in 1924 but had closed in 1986. GSL’s reopening of Miss Lee’s in 1987 allowed the school to expand its preschool offerings. In 1990, the church and school collaborated to link the church, the school administrative offices, the middle school, and the Saints Gym via an addition known as the Evans Building. In 2010, the Anchor Center opened on Lemaster between Linden and Peabody, across from Morton Hall and the Church, and featured a new gym, cafeteria, library, music and art rooms, science labs, dedicated space for After School Care, and a greenhouse. In 2013, the Little Lukers program was added, expanding the preschool program to include two-year-old children. GSL was one of the first schools in Memphis to add such a program.

We are thriving today, excited about the future, and proud of our history on this beautiful corner in Central Gardens!

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Beloved Bullet Finds New Home

By Denise DuBois Taylor

If only wheels could talk, what stories GSL’s legendary red-and-white Bullet bus could tell! From long trips and misadventures to neighborhood jaunts, the Bullet faithfully served GSL students for 39 years. (Is that something like 273 in bus years?) But what does one do with an ancient and really big machine that everyone loves, but that no longer rolls quite as well as it did? This was the quandary facing school administrators, many of whom had been passengers on the old gal themselves. This decision was as sentimental as it was problematic.

“I know how it got its name,” explained Marilyn Kidd, GSL’s equally faithful Bookkeeper of 43 (human) years. “Coaches Nick Scully and Rick Kohlhof used to drive it pretty fast, and the teams on board would say, ‘We’re driving like a bullet!’, so it was actually named by the students.”

In addition to the usual brief excursions from the school campus to Snowden Field, the Bullet made some longer hauls as well. Diane Glueck, former Middle School Art Teacher and Summer Camp Director, took young Lukers on several trips to Mississippi, but she remembers one trip, in particular, to her lake house outside of Boliver, Tenn.

Marshall Bartlett at the wheel of the Bullet in its new home in Como, Miss.

“I hosted the fifth grade class at my home in Hardeman County,” Glueck recalls. “Some of the parents came along in their own cars. Of course, I drove the Bullet with all the kids. My pet lab came, too! We had a picnic and a day full of fun, but there was a school dance that night, so we packed up in the afternoon. I loaded the students back onto the bus – but it wouldn’t start. And all the parents had already gone. My niece worked for a Ford dealership in Boliver that supplied a couple of vans, but it took about two hours, and we still had an hour-and-a-half drive to Memphis. We barely made it back in time for that dance!”

And as the Bullet aged, dear thing, it was prone to increasingly frequent breakdowns. This led to several “face lifts” – new paint, which, sadly (to some), also removed some popular graffiti – and a new engine.

Still, it was time for this loyal Luker to graduate, and it has now, literally, been put out to pasture. Home Places Pastures, to be exact.

Marshall Bartlett ’03 accepted the request to keep the beloved Bullet in the family. A Dartmouth grad with a degree in environmental studies and anthropology, Bartlett came back from college to his home in Como, Miss., and repurposed the five-generation family crop farm into an environmentally sustainable, free-range livestock operation that includes a USDA-processing facility, retail outlet, restaurant, special events, and monthly farm tours.

“I rode on the Bullet many times when I was on the football team,” he said. “Fond memories. I’ll use it for farm tours primarily, but I have some other ideas as well. I love that I can give the Bullet a purposeful semi-retirement – and my fellow Lukers can come down for a literal drive down memory lane.”

Editor’s Note: Saints of a certain age believe this Bullet that was just retired is actually the second Bullet, and that the previous red-and-white bus acquired in the late ’70s was the first to (unofficially) earn the Bullet moniker. We'll have to wait and see if our remaining red-and-white school bus will eventually be deemed Bullet 3!

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Ellen Hendry and Margaret McLean

Mary Jones, Sherry Emerson, Stan Jones, Tess Emerson ’14, William Franklin, and Kendall Jones Franklin ’04

Director of Technology and Shufflegrit guitar player Jeff White sported a vintage GSL basketball jersey while playing the show.

Chris McComic ’81 and Amy Amonette Huber ’81

Lorie and Porter Cavette '79

Patrick Whitlock ’92, Carlos Clardy ’92, Libby Shannon, and Justin Taylor ’92 Wallace Ann Sorrells ’07 and Dub Sorrells ’11

Carson Claybrook ’96 and Brad Trotter

Tiffany Shelton, Shonda Sargent, and Jeanna Johnson

Libby Drake Lancaster ’78 and Carol Lawson Clark ’79

Katherine Vergos Riederer, Anna Vergos Blair, and David Upton ’80

Simone Meeks and Bill and Caroline Willson

Doug and Marti McCloud

THE IMPACT OF READING

Discovering Joy in Reading Led One Student to Give Back

By Bianca Divito-Brown, Communications Intern

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It feels good to know that I am helping the library get new books all the time,” Joseph says. “I hope my donations help other students learn to love reading like I have.”

Joseph Howard presented his second donation to Director of Library Services Jan Willis and Director of Advancement Brenda Berry last December.

With GSL’s strong emphasis on books and early literacy, it is common for students here to find joy in reading.

What is unique is that fifth grader Joseph Howard has taken the joy he’s found in reading and transformed it into a giving opportunity.

“My parents and I decided that I would earn $1 for every AR point,” Joseph says. “Then, twice a year, I would take that money and donate it to the library.”

Joseph, age 10, has been a part of the GSL community since he was a Little Luker. He loves everything about GSL and hopes to stay all the way through 8th grade.

His favorite thing about the school? The library.

“We are very proud of Joseph’s commitment to reading and to giving back,” says Arleen Hill, Joseph’s mom. “He is learning a great lesson about philanthropy, in that it isn’t about the size of a gift, but rather the spirit of giving that is most important.”

“The library provides a quiet and relaxing place to read and work,” Joseph says. “And, it has most of my favorite books – long, nonfiction.”

Like other students at GSL, in first grade Joseph started participating in Accelerated Reading (AR), a program at GSL and other schools that rewards students with points and awards for their reading accomplishments.

With time and help from Director of Library Services Jan Willis, Joseph started to get better and faster at reading.

Mr. Willis taught him that reading could be fun and exciting. Eventually, he was able to read up to five books a month. Year after year he has racked up AR points, winning awards two years in a row.

Joseph felt a great sense of accomplishment and pride after winning these awards. The pure enjoyment of his favorite hobby got him thinking that other students should enjoy the same feeling.

Since May 2021, Joseph has earned a total of 387.70 AR points and has donated $387.70 to the library.

“In my 41 years as a librarian, I have never had a student donate like this,” says Mr. Willis. “That’s just Joseph. He always immediately thinks about others.”

It’s a true win-win situation. The library receives thoughtful donations, and Joseph sees the impact of his gifts.

“Joseph’s donations have allowed us to purchase so many new books in different genres,” Willis says. “Students come and check them out all the time.”

Joseph, in his shy yet confident way, exudes a sense of pride knowing that he is helping to make a difference.

“It feels good to know that I am helping the library get new books all the time,” Joseph says. “I hope my donations help other students learn to love reading like I have.”

How did this translate into giving back? It started with a plan.

Joseph wanted to honor Mr. Willis for helping him discover his love of reading. After talking with his parents, he decided to create his own special award for Mr. Willis.

And with the help of his parents, he constructed a plan to support the library in a very unique way.

In May 2021, Joseph Howard showed his appreciation for Mr. Willis by presenting him with this custom award.

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What Is Accelerated Reader?

2021-22 ANNUAL FUND RECAP

By Brenda Berry

2021-22 Better Together Annual Fund Yields $361,530 for GSL Last school year, as GSL worked to find that delicate balance between the “6-feet-apart COVID days” and a new normal, our community came together and helped the school exceed its $350,000 fundraising goal for the year, donating $361,530.

Accelerated Reader (AR) is a program that helps teachers and librarians monitor children’s independent reading practice. Students pick books at their own level and read at their own pace. When finished they take a short quiz on the computer. (Passing the quiz is an indication that the student understood what was read.) AR provides feedback based on the quiz results, which the teacher and librarian can use to help set goals and direct ongoing reading practice.

By choosing their own books to read, rather than having books assigned to them, children often find reading a much more enjoyable experience, as they can choose books that fit their unique interests.

AR, which starts in First Grade at GSL, is a nice complement to the Lower School’s robust Fountas and Pinnell language arts curriculum.

Of this amount, GSL received $245,680 in unrestricted gifts, which supports things like faculty and staff compensation, academic program materials, and other operating needs. A total of $115,850 was given as restricted, or designated, gifts. Specifically, $60,000 was raised to fund the new Head of School search, $49,465 was donated to the Scholarship Endowment Fund, $5,000 was given to financial aid, and $1,385 was donated to the library. (See opposite page for a special story about one student’s gifts to the library.)

This success is thanks to our many wonderful donors! A special thank you is also extended to the 2021-22 Annual Fund Co-Chairs Kathleen & Schorr Behnke and Jenn & Ryan Gibbs. In the first year of having two families serve as co-chairs, they proved that GSL is, and always will be, Better Together!

A LOOK AT WHO GAVE TO THE 2021-22 BETTER TOGETHER ANNUAL FUND CURRENT PARENTS

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What Are AR Points?

Every book that has an Accelerated Reader Reading Practice Quiz has a point value based on the difficulty and length of the book. Students earn points, or a portion of a book’s points, depending on how well they do on the Reading Practice Quiz.

Students at GSL look forward to the final Celebration in May, when Mr. Willis recognizes the top readers with the highest point totals for the year.

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Source: https://www.renaissance. com/2016/09/09/parents-guiderenaissance-accelerated-reader-360/

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2021-22 GRACE-ST. LUKE’S GIVING REPORT This report reflects cumulative gifts made by donors to Grace-St. Luke’s from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022. Any gifts received after July 31, 2022 will be acknowledged in the 2022-23 Giving Report. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. If any errors or omissions are discovered, please email Director of Advancement Brenda Berry at bberry@gslschool.org. Our sincere appreciation is extended to the donors on the following pages.

Our Saints spirit has been going strong for many years! GSL’s junior high cheerleading squad of 1976 pictured here in the Saints Gym. Members were Heather Dunn, Elizabeth Haynes, Cathy Calandruccio, Ginger Menzies, Amy Lawrie, Christine Haynes, Laurie Hall, and Captain Dara Patterson.

What’s a Lead Donor?

A Lead Donor is any individual or family who donates $500 or more to GSL each school year (August 1 - July 31). A Lead Donor Party is held each year to celebrate and thank all Lead Donors for their role in helping GSL raise money during the previous school year. You can become a GSL Lead Donor today by submitting your gift or pledge of $500 or more!

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LEAD DONORS BISHOP’S ALLIANCE A gift of $5,000 or more Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Adrian, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke The Callahans Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

Meg & Scott Crosby Doug & Kristen Duncan Jennifer & Ryan Gibbs Melanee Hannock & Teresa Sweeney Drs. James & Ann Jarratt

Mr. & Mrs. Thor Kvande Margaret & Alec McLean Monogram Loves Kids Foundation Mary & Paul Morris Mr. & Mrs. Luis Orbegoso

Mr. & Mrs. Karl Schledwitz Lauren & Justin Taylor Mr. & Mrs. R. Andrew Taylor Simon & Jill Wadsworth

The Mixon Family Eliot & Lee Morris Kurt & Ruth Patton Raymond James Charitable

Lauren & Eddie Robinson Schwab Charitable Sharon & Josh Shipley Susan & Tom Stephenson

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Heath, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Henry Herrod, III In honor of the Behnke girls Mr. Louis Hettinger Hyde Family Foundation Tim & Erica Jancelewicz Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Kelly Mrs. Marilyn C. Kidd In memory of Hulette A. Kidd Steven & Allison King In honor of Abby Hensley and Caroline Canon Kroger Mr. & Mrs. Bob Langston Stephen & Kathryn Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Linkous Scott and Shannon Malone Nicole McCarty Michelle & Donald McClure Medtronic Jim & Becky Mercer Mr. & Mrs. David Nanney Drs. Arzu Onar-Thomas &

Fridtjof Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Scott Plunkett Lauri & David Prather The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher Bob & Libby Shannon John & Christy Sharp Dr. & Mrs. Brixey R. Shelton Glenda & Gary Shorb Dr. & Mrs. G.W. Sorrells, III Stifel Sara & John Thatcher James D. Thompson Lydia Anne Thompson Mr. Larry J. White Bruce & Jane Williams Jan & Laura Willis Kent & Kay Schaffer Wills Gib & Nancy Wilson

Mrs. Judy Johnson In honor of Levi and Beklin Johnson

The Owen Family John & Harriet Ross Marci & Ken Woodmansee

Darin & Jennifer Isom In memory of D'Jean Isom Kenny Jabbour Terry & Elaine Kerr Rick & Andrea Kohlhof Rev. Raymond M. Kvande Drs. Casey & Joanna Laizure Amy & Jae Lee Heather Conklin & Tom Leitzell Merilyn Mangum Marti & Doug McCloud Shelly McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Morrow Landon & Lindsey Myers Sophie & Mat Parker Drs. Stephen Pishko & Whitney Sanders Harriet & Stephen Roberts

Crady & Brad Schneider Nick & Patty Scully Ben & Amie Sheffer Kate & James Shelton Margaret Barrett Shirley Bernadette G. Smith Molly & Russell Smith Mr. & Mrs. W. Howard Stovall Denise & Sledge Taylor In honor of the Advancement team and Dr. Andy Surber Emilie & Lewis Unglesby Dr. Jennifer Vest Drs. Benton M. Wheeler & Aimee M. Christian Anna Kathryn & Hank Word YourCause Corporate Giving Programs

TRUSTEE’S CIRCLE A gift of $2,500-$4,999 Rusty & Jamie Bell Dr. & Mrs. Bill Burgess Kirby & Glenn Floyd Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hudson

Liz & Kevin Keough Eric & Kelly Martin Karen Y. McLaren Simone & Logan Meeks

HEADMASTER’S GUILD A gift of $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Scott S. Adams Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Adams, Jr. Patrick & Lauri Balk Eric Barnes Tom & Thaler Beasley Kappi & Tom Beazley Ernest Behnke In honor of Harper, Libby, and Louise Behnke The Benevity Community Impact Fund Brenda & Jason Berry The Blackbaud Giving Fund Mr. & Mrs. Alex Boggs Ms. Wight F. Boggs The Canale Foundation Cantrell Custom Pools Jack & Savannah Cantrell Christian Community Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ciaramitaro

Mrs. Clair E. Cox Jeff & Sherry Emerson Kathy & Ted Ferguson Fidelity Charitable First Horizon Foundation Mr. John T. Fisher Debbie & Jim Flaherty Richard & Pamela Flynt In honor of Aideen and Delta Flynt Mr. & Mrs. Hugh C. Fraser Sarah & Matt Gallagher Mrs. Lucia Gilliland Mr. Robert Goff, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Emmel B. Golden, III Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Program Susan & Matt Hale In memory of Rob Hale Mr. & Mrs. William P. Halliday, III Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Harris In honor of Jackson and Rowan Halpern

ORDER OF THE ANCHOR A gift of $750-$999 Debbie Callahan Mike & Natalie Davis Frontstream Connect

The Fundo Family David Hanson & Christina Ross James & Joy Hoffman

’47 SOCIETY A gift of $500-$749 Matt & Jodi Barron Lara & Daniel Breen Ginny & Mel Bresee Cindy & Kevin Brewer Drs. Brian & Lucy Bruijn In honor of Robert and Lu Bucci Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Buckner Thomas & Karen Buckner In honor of Annie and Jack Buckner Rev. & Mrs. Noah Campbell Charities Aid Foundation, America Mr. & Mrs. Chase Mrs. Stephanie Cheney Joe & Vickie Clark Ron & Jan Coleman

Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Chris & Jennifer Cothern Nicola da Roza & Josh Cunningham Megan & Steele Ford In honor of Merrill and Lydia Ford Paxton & Annie Gerber Griffin Cara & Rick Hechinger Ellen & Ian Hendry Cynthia Burnett Hill Mr. & Mrs. Derek Horton In honor of Cash Horton Dr. Amy Huber In memory of Robert Jordan, Class of 1981

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SAINTS’ CHAIN A gift of $250-$499 Tracy Adkisson & Brad Terhune Ms. Pat Anderson Mr. Larry R. Barron Mr. & Mrs. Franklin G. Barton, IV Linda & Dan Breen In honor of Jake Breen Dr. George & Alice Burruss Harry Carloss In honor of Lillian Hardison Mr. & Mrs. Blas Catalani, II In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Blas S. Catalani, III Apryl Childs-Potter & Jason Potter Margaret & Bill Craddock Jim Curry Brian & Kacey Hickey Davies In honor of Dr. & Mrs. H. David Hickey Phil & Evelyn Dowdle In honor of Josie Burgess Dr. & Mrs. Dan Fore In memory of Elliott Max Bryant Drs. John & Tonia Gardner In honor of Alex Gardner Tom & Jean Marie Harrison In honor of my grandchildren Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Hawkins Mia & Paul Henley Andy & Ashley High Arleen Hill & Michael Howard Pete & Alice Hirschey Joseph Howard ’26 Mr. & Mrs. John T. Lawrence, Jr. Ms. Ariel L. Laws The Leslie Family Felicity Letsou Ms. Lauriann Lines Dr. & Mrs. Ernest B. Lowe, Jr. Lee & Cindi Marshall Peggy & Don McClure, Jr. Katherine & Andrew Mickelson Drs. Antony & Teresa Mukkada Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nanney Philip & Carey Pontius Zach & Ann Pretzer Bishop Phoebe Roaf Jenny & Rob Robertson Donald & Paula Sappington Lee & Brian Schaffler Mr. Roland Taylor Tanja Thompson & Lew Wardlaw William & Nan Thompson Mr. & Mrs. John L. Wardlaw, Sr. Ms. Laura B. Wardlaw Ellen Whitten & Vince Harrigan Chris Wood & Christa George Elizabeth Wofford Woodard LUKE’S LEGION A gift of $100-$249 Anonymous Kathy & Ben Adams AmazonSmile Foundation Richard & Becky Avant In honor of Rebecca Louis Avant Henry & Janet Bartosch Kelsey Beagle Shannon & Tyler Benitone Mr. & Mrs. Bob Berendt Julie & Ken Binder Kristen Bounds Ray & Dana Brandon Mr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Branham

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Mr. Bryan Callahan Joe Carney Umi & Bhaji Chahal Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose Chisholm Mr. & Mrs. Adam Cohen Mr. Mark Compton & Ms. Maria Smith Andra DeVincenzo In honor of Mrs. Deborah Lowe Jason & Whitney Dowdy Drs. Alex & Trudy Dunlap In honor of Will and Hannah Dunlap, Class of 2021 Rose Dunlap Mr. & Ms. Michael East, Jr. Doug Eddie Susan & Eric Epperson In honor of Jake and Claire Epperson Thomas & Sara Federico Linda K. Flowers In honor of Miles McCarty Stefanie Smith Fortune In honor of Thomas Smith Fisher, Class of 2017 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Fundo, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Galphin Dr. & Mrs. Harvey Gardner Kathryn Daws Gardner In honor of Drs. Jay & Tonia Gardner, and Alex Gardner Drs. Jerry & Elizabeth Gilless Nancy & Sonny Golden In honor of Billy and Celeta Golden Mr. George T. Henley Mr. James E. Henley Mr. John E. Henley Sidney & David Hickey Stacey Hollingsworth In honor of Raphael Brunotte Betsy, Jason, Meredith, & Griffin Hood Abby Huber In memory of Doug McClew Mrs. Billie Jeanne Johnson In honor of Charlie Johnson Ellen Johnston In honor of Grace and Cate Johnston Ken & Vivian Jones Lauren Kenworthy Tricia & Chuck Kerwin In honor of Ross Kerwin Mallory Key Bryan & Angelina Kuo Russell & Sandra Langley Allan & Kathleen Lips Wilma Mansfield Mr. Anthony F. Marr Dr. Mike Martin Jamie & Janet McGehee Ms. Sharon M. McIntosh Cecily & Peter McLean Rev. Chuck & Jeanne McMillen Michael & Diana Mickelson Laurie & Brooks Monypeny Ansley Murphy & Toby Sells Patrick & Kristen Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Barron Musick Carmen Navarro In memory of Jesus Navarro Leon Brent Orr & Julie Markham Jenny Pratt Niel & Sarah Prosser

Ms. Sarah Ranson Ms. Leslie J. Reddick Becky Robinson Bill & Penny Roen Mr. Juan Roncal Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Rowland Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Russell Rosalind & Gary Scott Donnie & Mary Margaret Snow Streater Spencer Jim & Jane Stranch Ms. Margaret C. Strickland Andy & Mary Surber Mr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. N. Gordon Thompson Russ Thompson Mr. & Ms. Douglas M. Weissinger Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Williams, III Mr. & Mrs. M. Cliff Wilson George & Millie Wood Harriet & Alan Word Stewart & Angie Young GSL SAINT A gift of $1-$99 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Adrian, III Debbie Nelson Aleman In honor of Reid Aleman Christine Anes Benjamin Brewer In honor of Henry Duncan George Brewer In honor of Tony Posner Carol Buchman Mr. & Mrs. C. Austin Burress Chris & Martha Freitag Carpenter In honor of Debbie Callahan Sam Carr Beth Clark Gordon Conaway Linda M. Conklin In honor of Calvin Leitzell Blair Connor In honor of the Terrific Tigers Katherine Consola Kynis P. Douglas In honor of Kylie J. Jackson, GSL Class of 2019 Mary & Ron Dumas Mr. Omari Dunigan George & Karen Early Mr. Luke Early Eric Elms Ms. Paige J. Fernandez Lyn Forsyth In honor of all my students Tessa Gilbertson and Family Ms. Laura Greer Cynthia Ryan Groom Anden Hamilton Andrew Harris Kylie Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Quintus L. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Alan Krug In honor of Ruth Wendy Krug-Fingerhut Mr. Alejandro R. Lachica Ms. Anna Mercedes Lachica Mr. Emilio M. R. Lachica Roberto Lachica & Judith Ruiz Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Lewis Katie Longoria Ms. Piper Martin Drew & Susan Mascolino

Ms. Rachel McCool Becca & Jeff McGoff Virginia McLean Ms. Angela Merideth Mr. & Mrs. Merrell Ms. Allison Musick Mr. & Mrs. L.B. Myhr, Jr. Mary Tucker Nowak Coleman & Jenna O'Keeffe The Plumley Family Sara & Bruce Ralston Larry & Shari Ray Charles P. Rowland Morgan Slatery Ms. Brittany Smith Stepherson's Food Stores/ Superlo Foods Mr. John Stewart Ms. Harmony Swenson Caroline & Bill Willson Ellyse Woolard THE BULLET CLUB GSL Alumni Donors Nelson Adrian ’96 Alex Boggs ’02 Benjamin Brewer ’20 George Brewer ’21 Meg Stephenson Burress ’05 Bryan Callahan ’01 Sam Carr ’99 Gordon Conaway ’00 Kacey Hickey Davies ’86 Luke Early ’20 Eric Elms ’88 Paige Fernandez ’21 Mary Evelyn Fore ’91 Tessa Gilbertson ’21 Robert Goff ’01 Laura Rowe Greer ’76 Annie Gerber Griffin ’98 Matt Hale ’83 Andrew Harris ’18 Edward Henley ’14 George Henley ’20 John Henley ’16 Abby Huber ’10 Amy Huber ’81 Will Hudson ’92 Kenny Jabbour ’79 Kylie Jackson ’19 Ken Jones ’82 Alejandro R. Lachica ’21 Anna Mercedes Lachica ’15 Emilio M. Lachica ’17 Ariel Laws ’03 Anthony F. Marr ’78 Eric Martin ’84 Kelly Gault Martin ’92 Donald McClure ’02 Virginia McLean ’21 Jeanne Myrick McMillen ’76 Mat Parker ’84 Sophie Askew Parker ’91 Philip H. Pontius ’99 Jason Potter ’93 Ann Frizzell Pretzer ’94 Charles P. Rowland ’20 Brian Schaffler ’84 Mrs. Elizabeth Shannon ’65 Justin Taylor ’92 Lew Wardlaw ’85 Charles L. Williams, III ’89 Kay Schaffer Wills ’78 Kent Wills ’78

Elizabeth Wofford Woodard ’76 Ken Woodmansee ’81 Marci Deshaies Woodmansee ’83 GIVING BY CLASS OF 2022 Anonymous Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke Joe Carney Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ciaramitaro Joe & Vickie Clark Mr. & Mrs. Scott Crosby Mike & Natalie Davis Mr. & Mrs. William P. Halliday, III Bryan & Angelina Kuo Drew & Susan Mascolino Becca & Jeff McGoff Katherine & Andrew Mickelson Mr. & Mrs. Luis Orbegoso Brent Orr & Julie Markham Kurt & Ruth Patton The Plumley Family Jenny & Rob Robertson Lauren & Justin Taylor Mr. & Mrs. John L. Wardlaw, Sr. GIVING BY CLASS OF 2023 Tracy Adkisson & Brad Terhune Matt & Jodi Barron Julie & Ken Binder Heather Conklin & Tom Leitzell Chris & Jennifer Cothern Jim Curry Kathy & Ted Ferguson Dr. & Mrs. Dan Fore James & Joy Hoffman Lauren Kenworthy Marti & Doug McCloud Mr. & Mrs. David Nanney Stewart & Angie Young GIVING BY CLASS OF 2024 Shannon & Tyler Benitone The Callahans David Hanson & Christina Ross Andy & Ashley High The Leslie Family Eric & Kelly Martin Margaret & Alec McLean Mr. & Mrs. Merrell The Mixon Family Eliot & Lee Morris Mary & Paul Morris Mr. & Mrs. Luis Orbegoso Drs. Arzu Onar-Thomas & Fridtjof Thomas Emilie & Lewis Unglesby Anna Kathryn & Hank Word GIVING BY CLASS OF 2025 Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale Shannon & Tyler Benitone Kirby & Glenn Floyd Dr. & Mrs. Dan Fore The Fundo Family Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hudson Tim & Erica Jancelewicz Liz & Kevin Keough Bryan & Angelina Kuo Scott and Shannon Malone Zach & Ann Pretzer Sharon & Josh Shipley Molly & Russell Smith Lauren & Justin Taylor

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2026 Mike & Natalie Davis Mimmie & Brian Fisher Jennifer & Ryan Gibbs Andy & Ashley High Arleen Hill & Michael Howard Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hudson Drs. Casey & Joanna Laizure Eliot & Lee Morris Brent Orr & Julie Markham GIVING BY CLASS OF 2027 Mr. & Mrs. Franklin G. Barton, IV Tom & Thaler Beasley Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke Lara & Daniel Breen The Callahans Apryl Childs-Potter & Jason Potter Kirby & Glenn Floyd The Fundo Family Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hudson Eric & Kelly Martin Simone & Logan Meeks Ansley Murphy & Toby Sells Crady & Brad Schneider Molly & Russell Smith Sara & John Thatcher Caroline & Bill Willson Stewart & Angie Young GIVING BY CLASS OF 2028 Patrick & Lauri Balk Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale Tom & Thaler Beasley Thomas & Sara Federico Mimmie & Brian Fisher Jennifer & Ryan Gibbs James & Joy Hoffman Tim & Erica Jancelewicz Nicole McCarty Mary & Paul Morris The Owen Family Zach & Ann Pretzer Ben & Amie Sheffer Kate & James Shelton Sharon & Josh Shipley GIVING BY CLASS OF 2029 Patrick & Lauri Balk Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Buckner Jack & Savannah Cantrell Mimmie & Brian Fisher Sarah & Matt Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Galphin Drs. John & Tonia Gardner Melanee Hannock & Teresa Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Merrell Ms. Allison Musick Landon & Lindsey Myers Drs. Stephen Pishko & Whitney Sanders Philip & Carey Pontius Donnie & Mary Margaret Snow Chris Wood & Christa George GIVING BY CLASS OF 2030 Mr. & Ms. Michael East, Jr. Drs. Jerry & Elizabeth Gilless Tim & Erica Jancelewicz Steven & Allison King Ben & Amie Sheffer Caroline & Bill Willson

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2031 Mr. & Mrs. Scott S. Adams Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Adrian, III Drs. Brian & Lucy Bruijn Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Buckner Mr. & Mrs. C. Austin Burress Heather Conklin & Tom Leitzell Rose Dunlap Mr. & Mrs. Emmel B. Golden, III Landon & Lindsey Myers Sophie & Mat Parker Crady & Brad Schneider Ansley Murphy & Toby Sells GIVING BY CLASS OF 2032 Christine Anes Nicola da Roza & Josh Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. Derek Horton Patrick & Kristen Murphy The Owen Family Drs. Stephen Pishko & Whitney Sanders Mr. & Ms. Douglas M. Weissinger GIVING BY CLASS OF 2033 Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Adrian, III Mr. & Mrs. C. Austin Burress Jason & Whitney Dowdy Mr. & Mrs. Emmel B. Golden, III Drs. Casey & Joanna Laizure Stephen & Kathryn Lewis Philip & Carey Pontius Ellen Whitten & Vince Harrigan

DESIGNATED GIFTS HEAD OF SCHOOL SEARCH Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale The Callahans Meg & Scott Crosby Margaret & Alec McLean Mary & Paul Morris Mr. & Mrs. Luis Orbegoso Lauren & Justin Taylor Simon & Jill Wadsworth GSL LIBRARY Arleen Hill & Michael Howard Joseph Howard ’26 Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Rowland Jan & Laura Willis FINANCIAL AID Mr. & Mrs. R. Andrew Taylor SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hudson Monogram Loves Kids Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Karl Schledwitz

HONORARIUM AND MEMORIAL GIFTS IN HONOR OF Kathleen and Schorr Behnke Brenda & Jason Berry The Emerson Family Kate and James Shelton Carrie Galphin, Marti McCloud, and Amanda Meyer

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E.

Williams

Jenn and Ryan Gibbs Brenda & Jason Berry Amy Golden Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Adrian, III Paul Morris’ Leadership Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Emerson Room Parents Emily Halpern and Katie Owen Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ralston Room Parents Arleen Hill and Katie Ratton Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Williams IN MEMORY OF Frankie Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Emerson Brian K. Emerson Brenda & Jason Berry Mrs. Marilyn C. Kidd Dr. Belinda Joyce Madison Dr. and Mrs. E. Schorr Behnke Brenda & Jason Berry Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Emerson Anna Manson Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Emerson John Rauscher Brian & Kacey Hickey Davies Mary Ann Scifres Brenda & Jason Berry Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Emerson W. Hamilton Smythe, III Mrs. Marilyn C. Kidd SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND GIFTS IN HONOR OF THOR KVANDE Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale Tom & Thaler Beasley Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke Brenda & Jason Berry Ray & Dana Brandon Debbie Callahan Meg & Scott Crosby Andra DeVincenzo Jennifer & Ryan Gibbs David Hanson & Christina Ross Betsy, Jason, Meredith, & Griffin Hood Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Kelly Mrs. Marilyn C. Kidd Amy & Jae Lee Felicity Letsou Drew & Susan Mascolino Peggy & Don McClure, Jr. Margaret & Alec McLean Simone & Logan Meeks Mary & Paul Morris Drs. Stephen Pishko & Whitney Sanders Lauri & David Prather Bishop Phoebe Roaf Tanja Thompson & Lew Wardlaw Simon & Jill Wadsworth Bruce & Jane Williams Kent & Kay Schaffer Wills Marci & Ken Woodmansee

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Congratulations, Class of

2018

We are so proud of GSL’s Class of 2018 and wish them the best of luck in their next adventures!

We invited the Class of 2018 to campus for a College Sendoff Lunch in August. Pictured front row, from left: Warner Davidson, Andrew Berntson, Rowan Renken, William Halliday, Felix Campbell, Chris Bird, Addison Wilson, Lilly Linkous, Carter Strickland, Sara Kate Burnett, Rachel McAfee, Ava Vining, Claire Wallace; back row: Nash Kaye, Evans Culpepper, Jack Sullivan (moved to Chattanooga in 2016), Thomas Kvande, Lawson Vaughan, Max Grove, Ethan Cupples, Andrew Kerr, Mary Claire Carney, and Chloe Schwartz.

Andrew Berntson, Auburn University

Nash Kaye, Butler University

Chris Bird, Cornell University

Andrew Kerr, Hendrix College

Sara Kate Burnett, University of Missouri

Thomas Kvande, Millikin University

Felix Campbell, Sewanee: The University of the South

Lilly Linkous, University of Georgia

Mary Claire Carney, University of South Carolina

Cris Loa, Middle Tennessee State University

Evans Culpepper, University of Mississippi

Rachel McAfee, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Ethan Cupples, Loyola University New Orleans

Mallory Miller, Indiana University

Warner Davidson, Wake Forest University

Analise Murphy, United States Naval Academy

Lillian Deason, American University

Rowan Renken, Sewanee: The University of the South

Vanessa Fan, University of Maryland

Jake Ryan, University of Arkansas

Merrill Ford, University of Georgia

Chloe Schwartz, University of Denver

Will Fraser, University of Colorado Boulder

Baron Scifres, University of Arkansas

Abby Gaskill, Auburn University

Ellie Smith, University of Georgia

Max Grove, Columbia College Chicago

Carter Strickland, University of Oklahoma

Holden Guibao, University of Pittsburgh

Chloe Tong, Virginia Commonwealth University

William Halliday, Auburn University

Lawson Vaughan, Sewanee - The University of the South

Andrew Harris, Elon University

Ava Vining, Texas Christian University

Miller Hastings, University of Alabama

Eli Walker, University of Mississippi

Lucy Hettinger, Elon University

Claire Wallace, University of Arkansas

Thomas Johnson, Undecided

Sam Wallace, Belmont University

Laura Johnston, Mississippi State University

Jack Wardlaw, University of Arkansas

Maeve Karnes, Loyola University New Orleans

Addison Wilson, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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P.A. THE P.A. CONNECTION CONNECTION By Meghan Barksdale, P.A. President On behalf of the 2022-23 Parents’ Association (P.A.), I would like to welcome our entire GSL community to what is an exciting 75th year! I am grateful to serve as President of the P.A. this year, along with fellow Executive Board officers and parents Ann Pretzer, Treasurer; Allison Musick, Secretary; Trinh Johnson, Middle School VP; Anna Blair, Lower School VP; and Amy Golden, Preschool VP. All GSL parents are a part of the Parents’ Association, where our purpose is twofold. First, we want to create a strong bond amongst our parent community that aligns with our school’s mission. Second, we aim to raise money through key activities and events such as Charleston Wrap, the Anchor Auction, our Trivia Event, and Spirit Wear sales. Additionally, we sponsor other events that have become traditions here at GSL – including Teacher Appreciation Day, the Father-Daughter Dance, the 8th Grade Italian Dinner, and the Mother-Son Event.

Many thanks are due to Laura Davis, the 2021-22 P.A. President; under her leadership the P.A. raised more than $82,000 last year! These funds help to fill teacher wish list items, which directly benefit instruction and student experiences in the classroom. Select items the P.A. has been able to provide in past years include SMARTboards, library books, Chromebooks, musical instruments, and enhancements for outdoor spaces.

This fall, I am excited to report we had total sales of nearly $13,000 at our Back-to-School Night and School Picnic Spirit Wear sales. Future Spirit Wear sales will

Senior Kindergartner Jack Buckner enjoys the new SMARTboard in the Peppy Pandas classroom, courtesy of the P.A.

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2022-23 Parents’ Association Executive Board: Middle School VP Trinh Johnson, Treasurer Ann Pretzer, President Meghan Barksdale, Preschool VP Amy Golden, Secretary Allison Musick, and Lower School VP Anna Blair

be announced in the weekly eNews, so please watch for additional opportunities to participate. Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser, which concluded in September, earned just over $22,000.

Please visit the P.A. webpage under the Student Life tab on the GSL website for a complete list of events, their descriptions and chairs, and how you can help. Our parent volunteers are vital to the GSL community, and our P.A. traditions help make the GSL family what it is today.

Thank you so much for supporting the Parents’ Association. Go, Saints!

The P.A.’s annual Trivia Event always draws an enthusiastic crowd! From left, Elizabeth Gilless, Kiersten Schnacke, Lisa Buckner, Caley Spotts, Amber Thacker, Shelby Roberts, Jim Silk, and Jennie Silk.

SAINTS SUPERLATIVES SUPERSTAR STUDENTS Ty Merrell ’24 and his brother Sammy Merrell ’29 recently wrote and illustrated a book of jokes called 50 Nifty Jokes for Kids. They submitted it to Amazon this summer, and it was accepted for publishing and listing on their site.

Scan the QR code to find it today!

Winter 2021 Spirit Awards were awarded in the spring to Cate Ciaramitaro ’22 and Frank Plumley ’22.

Fall 2022 Spirit Awards were awarded this fall to Bear Danosky ’23 and Anna Ratton ’23.

Fiddler on the Roof Techie and Actor awards were given this spring to Shaniah Tucker ’24, Ellie Barksdale ’25, Beatrix Jackson ’24, Talat Thomas ’24, and Ethan Choo ’22.

Newly elected Student Council officers this year are Presidents J.W. Curry ’23 and Anna Ratton ’23, Vice Presidents Emerson Callahan ’24 and Lucian Hanson ’24, and Secretary/Treasurer Ellie Barksdale ’25. (shown below). Class representatives are: Andrew Strickland ’23 and Joan Terhune ’23, Lucy Unglesby ’24 and Edward Scrugham ’24, and Scarlet Malone ’25, Zoe Pretzer ’25, and Zachary Moore ’25. (not pictured)

FANTASTIC FACULTY Seventh Grade English & History Teacher Juan Roncal received his M.Ed degree in Independent School Leadership from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University this August. His work included new research on Board-Head relational trust formation during K-8 independent school leadership transitions. “I met a remarkable group of independent school practitioners, and the best part was learning from classmates, just like at GSL!”

The 5/6 Volleyball team coached by Emily Drake and alumna Ashley Lowe '11 won the PAA Championship.

Front row, Ella Kate Schwager ’25, McKenzie Dentley ’25, Morgan Lambert ’25, Eloise West ’25, Olivia Benitone ’25; back row, Coach Drake, Zoe Pretzer ’25, Scarlet Malone ’25, Claire Warner ’25, Lyla Rixon ’25, Coach Lowe.

History repeats itself: Our 7/8 Varsity volleyball team went undefeated for the season AND captured the Shelby League Division A Championship! Back-to-back SHIPS! Front row, Margaret Fore '23, Corinne Richardson '24, Emerson Callahan '24, Stella Dyer '23, Anna Ratton '23, Bella McAdams '23, Sarah Jordan Houseal '24, Poppy Schnacke '24, Coach Ross Larson '05; back row; Coach Meg Burress '05, Martha Mitchell '23, Caroline Byrnes '23, Zoey High '24, Elizabeth Thompson '24.

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ALUMNI NEWS

LUKERS FOR LIFE ALUMNI NEWS ’50s Cary Fowler, a world expert in crop diversity and

seed preservation, was appointed U.S. Special Envoy for Global Food Security in the State Department this spring.

In a May 9 article, the Daily Memphian described his job as curbing the rocketing rate of hunger and food insecurity on the earth. Photo courtesy of Daily Memphian.

’78 Skip Howard is celebrating his

25th year working at FedEx, and has been the WHQ Conference Center Coordinator for Transportation & Logistics since 2004. He is also serving as the chair of the LGBT & Friends Network. Outside of work, he is the church archivist for First Baptist Church, was named to the Judge’s Panel for the Memphis theater community’s annual Ostrander Awards in 2015, and was appointed to the Shelby County Historical Commission in July 2022.

’82 Brian Braganza has lived

in Phoenix since 2002. He is the founder of architecture and interior design firm Ajanta Design. He’s pictured here with his wife, Debbie, who teaches Dance for Parkinson’s at Ballet Arizona and Mesa Arts Center.

in July to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro with his son Drew ’19: “We did a seven-day backpacking trip on Kilimanjaro, with the peak being at 19,300' (highest point in Africa). When we came down, we did a one-day safari. Overall, the trip was awesome! We had a blast.”

Light, Gas and Water Board Chairman Mitch Graves was appointed acting president and CEO of the utility company in mid-October.

Photo by Mark Weber/Daily Memphian

’84 In October

Robbie Johnson Weinberg and her daughter Fannie ’13 opened a unique retail shop called Paradox at PeCo, located next door to the Weinbergs’ Eclectic Eye optometry practice and retail store on Cooper Ave.

’85 Miriam

Braganza has just started enjoying retirement after working for many years as a finance director at the Art Institute of Chicago. She is excited about being able to travel more in the future.

’85 Kevin Ogilby is living in Austin,

Tex. and working as the senior managing director of CrowdOut Capital.

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became a full-time faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in June. He is currently working on his doctorate in education at the University of Memphis.

’97 Noah Towery lives in

’83 Waring Porter traveled to Tanzania

’79 Memphis

’92 Carlos Clardy

Memphis with his blue heeler, Tina.

He is a painter and publisher, and just started a salt business. Find him on Instagram @noahmtown and @energeticpeppersalt.

’98

John Adrian was promoted to senior director of business operations for the University of Mississippi this spring.

Before joining the university in 2016 he served as GSL’s director of finance and operations for six years. Adrian earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Mississippi and also holds a graduate certificate in Organizational Behavior. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have two children, Jack and Betsy.

’89 Aimee

Riggs Say lives in Nashville, Tenn. with her husband Randy and two children: Addie (16) and Charlie (14). She is a senior marketing manager for Workwear Outfitters.

’98

Ann Burruss Prascher and husband Will Prascher ’01 welcomed a daughter, Virginia Wright, on July 20, 2022.

’99 Evie Maddox Wood lives in Birmingham, Ala., where

she started her career in retail in 2008. She’s been a buyer for a multi-store retail chain, ran her own retail business, and now works in wholesale managing a key account for Under Armour athletics, combining her retail experience with her passion for exercise. She has completed multiple halfmarathons and marathons and is a spinning instructor. She and her husband Lane have a 3-year-old daughter, Alice.

ALUMNI NEWS

LUKERS FOR LIFE ALUMNI NEWS Continued ’02 Alex Boggs and wife Jenay welcomed their second child, Henry Leland Boggs, on July 1, 2022.

’03 In May Marshall Bartlett, founder of Home Place Pastures and

long-time founding member of Sweet Cheeks BBQ team, celebrated the team’s 3rd place finish at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Bartlett is also the new owner of our recently decommissioned GSL Bullet (see story on page 22).

’13 John McBride married Jordan Faulkner in Boswell, Ark., on August 6, 2022. His brother Andrew ’16 served as a groomsman. The couple resides in Memphis. John is working remotely as an account coordinator for Merritt Group, a public relations and marketing firm based in D.C. He focuses mostly on cybersecurity and emerging technology practices.

’14 Connor Anderson graduated

’03

Ben Lemly and wife Annie welcomed a daughter, Emerson Anne Lemly, on June 16, 2022. The family lives in Nashville.

cum laude in May with a B.S. in Information Technology Services from Mississippi State University. He worked at Philmont Scout Ranch this past summer as an IT Specialist, and returned to Mississippi State University this fall to begin a master’s program in Informational Systems, while working as a graduate assistant on campus.

’06 Fulton Boggs is premiering

Fulton's Exhibit in West Hollywood, Calif. His immersive, interactive art exhibit provides visitors the opportunity to view and interact with his art pieces in over 15 flavorful food-themed rooms and cubbies. To find out more, visit fultonboggs.com

’06 Will Taylor completed his Ph.D. degree this year at Brown University.

’14 Lil Bird graduated magna cum

laude from the University of Memphis with a degree in business economics.

She has accepted a job as a product coordinator for Ducks Unlimited’s national headquarters in Memphis.

’14 Benjamin Freeman graduated

magna cum laude from Davidson College with a double major in Political Science and Economics. He is moving to Houston to work as an associate consultant with LEK Consulting.

’09 This spring Jesse Wilcox and his band Daykisser

’14 Alexander Carayiannis graduated from the University

’10 Ian Reddick started law

’14 Joshua Crawford graduated

released a song and video titled "It’s Just What We Talked About,” which was filmed at GSL (“A place near and dear to my heart after attending school there from kindergarten through the eighth grade.”) You can see it on his Facebook page.

school at the University of Memphis this fall. He participated in the T.I.P. (Tennessee Institute of Prelaw) this summer and was one of the top five students in the class.

of Alabama with a 4.0 and entered the Church Health Scholars program this past summer. The Church Health Scholars program is a gap-year, service-learning fellowship for recent four-year college graduates interested in serving underserved populations and exploring the intersection of faith and health.

from Prairie View A&M University with a B.A. in Communications. He will be attending Syracuse University for graduate school in their competitive Broadcast Journalism program.

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’14 Elsie Morrow graduated from

the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering.

She’s pictured here with her Senior Design group project, an At Home Tympanometry device.

Gray graduated in May from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she created the short film Tape 23, which was a part of a showcase at the 2021 Indie Memphis Film Festival and is now streaming on AspireTV. Vivian was the recipient of the John Huston Scholarship for Directing, and in her final semester, directed the pilot episode of USC TV Dramatic Series Provenance.

She is currently living in Memphis (“Excited to be back home!”) and working as an art department production assistant on season three of the “Young Rock” series.

’14 Savannah

Hall was named a 2022 Torchbearer at the University of Tennessee. This is the highest student honor conferred by the university.

She is now enrolled in the University of Tennessee, College of Law as a Tennessee Law Scholar.

’17 After a stellar freshman

year as a walk-on for George Washington University’s women’s basketball and earning a starting position, Maxine Engel was awarded a full scholarship in June.

’18 Repping their new schools

on college t-shirt day in May at Hutchison School: Miller Hastings, Sara Kate Burnett, Lucy Hettinger, and Vanessa Fan.

’18 Max Grove

is attending Columbia College, Chicago and is the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship.

’18 Lucy Hettinger was nominated for Best

’18 Rachel

McAfee is attending the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga this fall.

Featured Actress in the Orpheum Theatre’s High School Musical Theatre Awards for her role as Lurch in The Addams Family at Hutchison, and is pictured here with Sara Kate Burnett and Middle School Performing Arts Teacher Leslie Reddick.

’18 Mallory Miller

graduated from St. Mary’s Episcopal School and is attending Indiana University’s Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. She plans to pursue her interest in computer science.

’18 Christopher Bird graduated with honors from MUS in May of 2022. He is attending Cornell University’s Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, which has been ranked #1 in the nation by CEOWORLD Magazine for 2022.

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Crosstown High School senior Caleb Isom completed his junior year with a 4.4 GPA and is very active at school as a student ambassador and president of the Honor Council, in addition to being a member of student government, cross-country, and the National Honor Society. He also participates in the UTHSC Diversity in Dentistry Program. Outside of school, Caleb is involved with the Memphis Ambassadors Program through the city of Memphis. He was nominated and received the Memphis Business Journal’s “Young Men Who Matter” 2021 Student Award, and he has his own after-school tutoring business in addition to a part-time job. After graduating next May, he plans to attend a 4-year college or university and major in either Biology (pre-dentistry) or Aero Engineering.

’19 Spencer Norris is a

senior at Memphis University School, where he is a member of the varsity soccer team, Mu Alpha Theta, and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica.

’19 Berklee Scifres, Emery Brown,

Emma Couch, Angela Jacobs, Gloria Bird, Avery Arkle, Ella Woodmansee, Isabelle Mansour, and Mary Faith Sharp got a Lukers photo at Hutchison’s rising seniors luncheon in the spring.

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Aislinn Choo was accepted to the Governor’s School for the Arts this summer at Middle Tennessee State University.

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’19 Isabelle Mansour

attended Governor’s School this summer in International Studies at the University of Memphis.

’20

Preston Norris is enjoying his freshman year at Memphis University School.

’21

Luke Early was invited to attend STEM Camps to learn about engineering concepts at the Air o F rce and Naval Academies this summer.

’22 Carter

Simone Guyton was one of two students from Harding Academy selected to participate in the opening and closing numbers of the Orpheum Theatre’s High School Musical Theatre Awards ceremony. She's pictured here with Middle School Performing Arts Teacher Leslie Reddick.

Wyatt was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM Program.

*Alumni are listed by the year of the class with which they would have graduated from GSL, even if they left before their final year.

CONTINUING THE SAINTS TRADITION We gathered current alumni families (as many as we could!) for a group photo with their children at the All-School Picnic this fall. We are so happy these alumni are carrying on the GSL tradition – Go, Saints!

From left, Justin Taylor ’92 with son Parker ’25; Margaret Fore ’23, Eleanor Fore ’25, and Mary Evelyn Fore ’91; Sophie and Mat Parker ’84 with son Charlie ’31; Eric Martin ’84 with children Porter ’24 and Julia ’27; Albert Johnson ’89 with son Levi ’24; Price Smith Peacock ’03 with daughters Emelia and Crosby ’34 and classmate Elliott Perkins ’34; Matt Sights ’01 with children Son ’33 and Barrett ’33; Philip Pontius ’99 with children William ’33 and Meyers ’29; Wes Phillips ’98 (kiddos Miles ’29 and Clara ’33 running around!); and Ann Frizzell Pretzer ’94 with son Jonas ’28.

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