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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Playground Enclosures and Classroom Spaces Enhance School Campus + PLUS MEET OUR NEW SAINTS ON STAFF 2025-26 ANCHOR FUND CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING THE P.A. AT GSL WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE CLASS OF 2021 2024-25 GIVING REPORT

May Adrian, Bennett Lemelin, and Cooper Mitchell enjoy the library corner in First Grade Teacher Abby Hensley’s new classroom.

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IN THIS ISSUE

About the Cover First Graders Carter Sullivan, Oliver Higgins, and Gene Chahal are among the first students to experience the new, light-filled first grade classrooms designed and completed this summer as part of the conversion of the Lower School Multipurpose Room. Teacher Katie Shadow’s room has a bank of windows, a cozy library area for reading, in-room lockers, a spacious storage closet, individual student workspaces, and a teacher desk ideal for small group instruction. Plus, it’s home to a classroom tree—Carl, the Norfolk Pine! Read more about our recent campus construction projects in the articles beginning on page 10. Photo by Jeff White

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2025-26 Natalie Davis, President

Jackie Butts, Vice-President

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LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL LETTER FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT CAMPUS LIFE P.A. CONNECTION NEW SAINTS ON STAFF THE JOY OF SAFE PLAY: DONORS FUND NEW PLAYGROUND ENCLOSURES NEW FIRST GRADE CLASSROOMS AT GSL RECENT RENOVATIONS ENHANCE MCCLURE HALL 2025-26 ANCHOR FUND: BUILDING ON SUCCESS NEXT STEPS FOR GSL’S CLASS OF 2021 RECORD-SETTING 2024-25 FUNDRAISING YEAR 2024-25 GIVING REPORT LUKERS FOR LIFE: ALUMNI NEWS SAINTS SUPERLATIVES FROM THE ALUMNI DESK: WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LUKER IN MEMORIAM

Katrina Sanford, Secretary Jennifer Hagerman, Assistant Secretary Simone Meeks, Treasurer Andy Nix, Assistant Treasurer Ben Barksdale, Past President Kathleen Behnke

Paula Sappington

Kacey Hickey Davies ’86

Staci Somerville

Allison King

Teresa Sweeney

Kelly Martin ’92

Kate Williamson

Andrew Mathewes Andy Surber, Head of School The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher, Rector The Right Reverend Phoebe Roaf, Bishop, The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee Matt Sights, Senior Warden Carey Pontius, Parents’ Association President

Head of School Dr. Andy Surber Editor Brenda Berry Managing Editor Marci Woodmansee ’83 Contributors & Photographers Mackay Lee Katie McDermott ’03 Carey Pontius Kate Shelton Jeff White 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 Director of Communications, at mwoodmansee@gslschool.org.

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LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dr. Andy Surber Anchors & Avenues At Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School, tradition anchors the community while innovation opens new avenues for growth, and that has happened here on the corner of Belvedere Boulevard and Peabody Avenue for the past 78 years! This balance and longevity define the school’s identity and shape the experiences of our students, families, and alumni.

GSL has always valued academic growth, belonging, and respect for others. Generations of families and alumni share a connection to these traditions, creating continuity and comfort that makes the school feel like home.

Curriculum enhancements highlight GSL’s commitment to student success. A new phonics curriculum in the Lower School is strengthening literacy foundations, while the addition of math options in Middle School gives students the chance to stretch academically and prepare for high school with confidence. We are proud of our efforts to meet students where they are academically and socially, and take them as far as possible!

Faculty development remains central, with programs like responsive classroom training helping teachers foster strong communities, integrate social-emotional learning, and ensure that every child is nurtured and supported.

Alumni serve as ambassadors, advocates, coaches, and teachers, connecting new families to the GSL experience. Our recruitment efforts combine warm personal storytelling with creative digital outreach, ensuring we cast a wide net to reach those interested in becoming part of our vibrant, welcoming tradition.

Campus improvements reflect GSL’s dedication to creating spaces where children can thrive. Recent updates include new playground enclosures that enhance safety while preserving outdoor play, along with renovated classrooms in the former multipurpose room. These updated learning environments were designed to meet the needs of today’s students.

At GSL, honoring tradition doesn’t mean standing still, it means staying true to values while preparing students for tomorrow. Anchored in our purpose and united in our mission, Grace-St. Luke’s continues to grow as a place where children belong, discover, and thrive.

I appreciate the incredible role that GSL plays in the lives of our families and the Memphis community. As we look to the future, we can all be proud to know that GSL continues to do right by students and families on this special corner of Belvedere Boulevard and Peabody Avenue.

Go, Saints!

Andy Surber, Ed.D. Head of School

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

Natalie Davis Dear GSL Community, Every time I step onto the Grace-St. Luke’s campus, I am struck by the incredible feeling of energy. It’s in the hallways, on the playgrounds, and in the classrooms, and it’s a wonderful reminder of the vibrant community we all share. This energy is fueled by our collective investment in our school.

You can see the foundation for this in the many physical improvements made over the past few months. New brick enclosures now beautifully secure both GSL’s Preschool Playground at Miss Lee’s and the turf playground on Lemaster, providing a safe backdrop for the joyful sounds of our students at play. To accommodate our growing classes, the Lower School Multipurpose Room was transformed over the summer into two dynamic new classrooms that are now buzzing with enthusiastic and engaged first grade learners. Less visible, but critically important, are foundational investments like a new roof over McClure Hall, drainage improvements at several entry points, and restroom renovations—all ensuring our campus is safe and secure.

Of course, this vibrant atmosphere is no accident. It is cultivated by our outstanding GSL Leadership Team, whose reports at the Board of Trustees' annual retreat in August were truly inspiring. The love, dedication, and enthusiasm our Leadership Team, faculty, and staff have for our school and our students is evident in how they continually push us toward achieving our strategic goals. They set the tone, and the energy we feel on campus starts with them.

As we embark on another year at Grace-St. Luke’s, I have never felt more excitement about where we are and where we are going. Our mission—to prepare boys and girls to become creative problem solvers, confident lifelong learners, and responsible citizens in their communities and the world—anchors us and sets our course.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I extend my tremendous thanks to all of you for your continued support. With your help, we are on our way to another wonderful and energetic year at GSL. With Gratitude,

Natalie Davis President, Board of Trustees

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CAMPUS LIFE

PRESCHOOL

Junior Kindergartners Mathilda Ruemmele and Charlie Parrott build a fantastic race track during free choice time.

Little Saints Callum Blackwood and Archer Cunningham explore and learn in the Bright Bees room.

Pre-Kindergartner Nils Brustuen is all smiles in the Playful Peacocks room.

Little Luker KJ Brown enjoys some independent play at the water table in the Preschool Outdoor Classroom.

Junior Kindergartner Quin Dowdy has fun practicing her number writing and recognition during small group instruction.

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LOWER SCHOOL

CAMPUS LIFE

Senior Kindergartners sport lots of dots on International Dot Day, our first library literacy event of the year.

First Grade siblings Barrett and Second Graders Cecilia Ghiorzi, Ava Son Sights are pumped for the Cooper, and Lucy Riederer sport their first day of school at GSL. Memphis wear on 901 Day.

Fourth Graders Hunt Durbin, Ronan McKenna, Tia Sanford, and Katherine Robinson were the first safety patrol volunteers this school year.

Third Grader Maren Lamanna is completely focused as she researches animals on her Chromebook for a class project.

Fourth Grader Christopher McGlasson and Third Grader Cannon Myers man the Snowden Field concession stand at Homecoming.

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CAMPUS LIFE

MIDDLE SCHOOL

It takes courage to run for elected office, as these candidates for Student Council proved this fall. From left, Seventh Grader Jack McKee; Sixth Grader Waverly McKenna; Seventh Graders Marshall Lawrence, Jonathan Young, Libby Behnke, and Julia Martin; Eighth Graders Paul Blankenship and Journey Rounds

Fifth Graders Miles Phillips, Jack Sweeney Hannock, Lukas Proveaux, Patrick Jackson, and Miller Spotts competed this year on the cross country team.

Seventh Graders Autumn Turner, Ka’Myla Butler-Rhyan, and Jordyn Coleman, Eighth Grader Lilly Obasuyi, and Seventh Graders Clara Smith and Mays Meeks enjoy recess in the gym on 901 Day.

Sixth Graders Ruthie Vezina, Madison McCarty, and Olivia Bennett check out the new 2025 Banner yearbooks on Homecoming Day.

Seventh Graders Finnegan Coleman, Franklin Barton, Joseph Gettys, Elliot Bagwell, and Mimi Beasley practice the procession to serve as acolytes at the first All-School Chapel in the church.

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P.A. EVENTS STRENGTHEN GSL COMMUNITY

P.A. CONNECTION

By Carey Pontius, Parents’ Association President

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nother fantastic school year is underway at GSL, thanks in large part to the families that make up this wonderful community! Did you know that every parent/ guardian at GSL is automatically a member of the Parents’ Association? Every one of you helps make this community what it is, through your enthusiasm, your positive word-ofmouth, and your gifts of time, talent, and treasure. We are so much stronger together, and we invite you all to join the fun and participate in the GSL traditions and events that make our community so special.

Why Is the P.A. Important?

The P.A. sponsors a variety of community building and fundraising events throughout the school year.

Dollars raised support the school in many meaningful ways, including funding classroom enhancements, new curriculum, and teacher wish list items that directly benefit the students’ learning experiences.

2025-26 P.A. Executive Board: Secretary Elza McKenna, Lower School VP Amie Sheffer, Middle School VP Arleen Hill, Treasurer Allison Musick, President Carey Pontius, and Preschool VP Katie McDermott '03

Last year, under the guidance of P.A. President Anna Blair, our organization raised more than $120,000, which was poured directly back into the school to help purchase technology such as iPads and smartboards, furniture and shelving for classrooms, new instruments for the music program, landscape enhancements for Preschool’s Outdoor Classroom, and many other items on our teachers' wish lists.

How Can I Plug In? P.A. fundraising is already underway this year, and the best way to know what’s going on is by reading the weekly eNews, where we will promote our events and offer ways to volunteer or participate. You can also support GSL by purchasing Spirit Wear! Scan the QR code below to shop online (or click Spirit Store on the top navigation bar at gslschool.org).

Seventh Graders Jonathan Young, Cooper Billings, and Oscar Pyron-Price try out the Admin Building’s new porch furniture purchased with P.A. funds through Teacher Wish Lists.

I’m Ready! What’s Next?

See our upcoming events listed in the box at right and mark your calendars now! In 2026 we’ll have the Sweetheart Dance and Son-Day Fun Day events for families in 4th-8th grades, the Preschool and Lower School Book Swap, and the 8th Grade Italian Dinner, which is open to all GSL families. We are counting on the entire community to come out for our biggest annual fundraiser, the Anchor Auction, on April 10, and we invite all GSL moms to save the date for a brand-new event—the Women's Tennis Tournament—to be held this spring.

Join in the fun, and thank you so much for supporting your Parents’ Association. Go, Saints!

Parents Christina Gordon and Hannah Phillips at the annual P.A. Volunteer Breakfast

Upcoming P.A. Events

Read the weekly eNews for more information and ways to volunteer!

Sweetheart Dance: Jan. 30 Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon: Feb. 5 Son-Day Fun Day: Feb. 7 Italian Dinner: March 5 Anchor Auction: April 10 PS/LS Book Swap: April 29-May 1

Scan here to order your Spirit Wear today!

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WELCOME New Saints on Staff We are proud to introduce you to the 12 individuals who joined the full-time faculty/staff roster this year. Read below to learn a little more about each of these Saints!

Collin Buckner

7th Grade English Teacher Hometown: The 901!

Family: Husband Sam + Annie (5th), Jack (3rd), Bailey (JK), and Delle (Little Luker) First-ever job: Babysitter Favorite children’s book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Currently listening to: KPop Demon Hunters Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: The Beauty Shop Favorite local entertainment: Grizzlies games—Go, Grizz!

Best moment so far at GSL: Reading short stories with my seventh grade students

Karen Carlson

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Hometown: Chicago (then transplanted to Grand Haven, Mich. in high school) First-ever job: An early morning paper route in fifth grade Favorite children’s book: A Handful of Pebbles by Thich Nhat Hanh Currently listening to: 10% Happier podcast Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: So many! Abyssinia, Bao Toan, Casablanca, Crazy Noodle, Golden India, Kura House, Lotus Thai, New Asia Favorite local entertainment: Botanic Garden, Concourse Green Room, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Orpheum, Overton Shell Best moment so far at GSL: What has stood out most to me so far at GSL is how genuinely supportive and generous my colleagues have been. I'm also incredibly grateful to have such a warm, engaged, and delightful class with wonderful families!

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Amanda Chiles

Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Hometown: Memphis Family: My cats Lasso and Cowboy and dogs Lulu and Cooper First-ever job: Hi Tone Memphis Favorite children’s book: I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll Currently listening to: Medium Build Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: Slider Inn Best moment so far at GSL: Halloween week my first year with our JKers in After School Care!

Hannah Gray

Senior Kindergarten Teacher Hometown: Memphis Family: Dad Rodney, Mom Judi, and siblings Haley, Hayden, and Harrison First-ever job: Babysitting/summer camp counselor Favorite children’s book: The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper Currently listening to: New Justin Bieber album!/"Deep Worship" playlist on Spotify Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: Huey's Favorite local attraction: Overton Park Best moment so far at GSL: Meeting all of my students and the staff!

Leigh Harwell

Business Office Support Specialist Hometown: Jackson, Miss.

Family: Husband Bill; 3 children: Katherine, Will ’12, and Anna First-ever job: Selling running shoes at The Athlete’s Foot Favorite children’s book: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown Currently listening to: Dave Matthews station on SiriusXM Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: Café 1912 Favorite local entertainment: Any concert at the Overton Park Shell!

Best moment so far at GSL: Seeing the children go out to play. They are so happy!

April Howard

Hannah Miller Fourth Grade Teacher

Senior Kindergarten Teacher Hometown: Memphis Family: Dr. Fred Howard (husband), 3 sons, 1 daughter, 1 grandson, and 1 granddaughter First-ever job: McDonald's (@ Perkins and Knight Arnold) Favorite children’s book: So hard to choose! Chicken Soup with Rice by Maurice Sendak Currently listening to: Gospel music Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: The Capital Grille Favorite local attraction: Malco Movie Theaters Best moment so far at GSL: Every day watching my SK Lively Ladybugs become more independent and confident.

Waide Jackson

Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Hometown: Germantown, Tenn.

Family: I grew up in a family of four—my mom, dad, and younger brother. We have two family dogs: Roux, a schnoodle (schnauzer-poodle mix), and Thor, a giant schnauzer. This fall my brother is getting married, so for a season we will be the Jackson 5!

First-ever job: Church league basketball scorekeeping Favorite children’s book: A recent favorite is The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines Currently listening to: Everything Lizzy McAlpine Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: Brother Juniper's, Osaka, Memphis Pizza Cafe, & Las Tortugas!

Favorite local attractions: I love the performing arts centers in Memphis, like The Orpheum and Playhouse on the Square Best moment so far at GSL: Each day brings laughter in the Playful Peacocks room! Playtime on Anchor Hill after school picture day is a favorite memory this fall—that was a sweet morning of community with many Preschool classes.

Francesca McKee

Middle School Learning Specialist Hometown: Memphis!

Family: Husband Charles, son Noah, and our 2 cats, Bert and Ernie First-ever job: The temporary tattoo shop at Libertyland when I was 14 Favorite children’s book: The Giver by Lois Lowry Currently listening to: Aretha Franklin, The White Stripes, and Callie Day Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: Bosco's or All-Star Hot Wings Favorite local attraction: My family loves to take walks on the Greenline.

Best moment so far at GSL: My office is across the hall from the 6th grade girls' lockers. Hilarity ensues everyday.

Hometown: Collierville, Tenn.

Family: My parents Karen and Jeff, my two brothers (Austinolder, Sam-younger), and my cat Callie!

First-ever job: Summer camp counselor Favorite children’s book: Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton Currently listening to: Lots of Kings of Leon and Fleetwood Mac! Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: Young Avenue Deli Favorite local entertainment: Mempho Music Festival Best moment so far at GSL: My first chapel when we were back in the Church! It was so sentimental. My 4th graders did acolyte training afterwards and I was so proud of them!

Leah Mondy

Junior Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Hometown: Helena, Ark. Family: 5 brothers and 3 sisters First-ever job: Radio personality Favorite children’s book: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Currently listening to: Any song I can sing along to Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: Pyro’s Pizza Favorite local attraction: Overton Park Best moment so far at GSL: Unexpected hugs from the kiddos!

Katie Shadow First Grade Teacher

Hometown: Monroe, N.Y. Family: Husband Ernie and children Ian and Emma First-ever job: Babysitting Favorite children’s book: Oh, so many. Recently, I Wish You More by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Currently listening to: True Crime podcasts Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: Casablanca Favorite local attraction: Memphis Zoo Best moment so far at GSL: My Norfolk Pine, Carl the tree, has brought so much joy to our school community!

Le' Patra Williams Maintenance Specialist

Hometown: Memphis First-ever job: Domino's Favorite children's book: Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney Currently listening to: A lot of jazz Your go-to place to eat out in Memphis: Bayou in Overton Square Favorite local attraction: Overton Square

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Joy Donors Fund New Playground Enclosures

By Brenda Berry, Director of Advancement

In recent years, the world has seen rising concerns about school violence and threats, making it imperative for GSL to take steps to ensure the protection of our school community. Through discussions with—and the support of—the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, Grace-St. Luke’s Church, and GSL families, that is exactly what we did.

At recess these days, the sound of laughter carries across

the playgrounds as children climb, swing, and explore.

Parents and teachers look on with peace of mind, knowing the new playground enclosures provide safe and secure spaces for play.

Thanks to the generosity of GSL Parents Farley and Ed Ezekiel, GSL Parents Emily and Greg Gianis, and GSL Grandparents Amy and Dave Howe, the Preschool and Lemaster playgrounds are now enclosed, creating safer boundaries for children while preserving the joy and freedom of outdoor play.

Safety: Top of Mind Before son Teddy ’35 even started at GSL, Farley and Ed Ezekiel attended a “New Parent Welcome” event for incoming families.

“I remember asking about GSL’s plans to enhance campus security at that event,” Farley recalls. “We fell in love with everything GSL had to offer, but wanted to know how the school was working to ensure the safety of children, especially during outdoor play.”

In October 2024, Farley was excited to learn about a new security enhancement project underway. She was at an Anchor Fund meeting for ambassadors, a role that she and husband Ed fulfilled during the 2024-25 school year.

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Front row, Teddy Ezekiel '35, Smith Gianis '35, and John Henry Gianis '37; back row, Ed Ezekiel, Farley Ezekiel, Emily Gianis, and future-Luker William Gianis

At that meeting, ambassadors learned about the playground enclosures that GSL was working on. Farley remembers seeing the enclosure renderings and instantly wanting to be involved.

“I was so excited to see the plans for this much-needed safety feature,” Farley says. “I immediately shared the details with my family, knowing that they equally value the importance of outdoor play in a safe setting.”

Soon after, Head of School Dr. Andy Surber and Director of Advancement Brenda Berry met with members of the Ezekiel, Gianis, and Howe families to provide a more in-depth look at plans for the playground enclosures, including the projected timeline and cost.

“We were eager to learn more about this project— something that we were very interested in supporting,” Amy says. “It was important for us to see this move forward as soon as possible.”

GSL was hard at work to make that happen. In partnership with alumnus Peter Warren ’92 of the Office of Basic Architecture (OOBA), GSL obtained input from the Central Gardens Association and approval from the Memphis Landmarks Commission for the enclosure design plans.

GSL then reviewed competitive construction bids to build the two six-foot tall brick enclosures—adorned with glass brick cross accents throughout the design and built-in planter boxes along the base—to enclose both the Preschool and Lemaster playgrounds.

The last leg of this project before construction could begin was to secure the $350,000 to fund this important security enhancement. Surber and Berry met with Farley and Emily in early 2025 to provide a project status update and to share the projected cost.

The next day, the families shared exciting news with GSL: They wanted to fully fund this capital project.

Pre-Kindergartners watch as construction begins shortly after Spring Break.

Fourth Graders Thomas Huynh, Mellie East, Abigail Weeks, and John King pause their play for a photo along the reclaimed fence on Anchor Hill.

GTG Superintendent Alan Cecil, GTG Project Manager Heather Marshalek, Director of Advancement Brenda Berry, Head of Middle School Ellen Hendry, Head of School Andy Surber, GSL Board President Natalie Davis, Lead Architect Peter Warren, and GTG Superintendent Joe Whitten celebrate at the final walk-through for the Lemaster Playground enclosure.

“Improving safety was paramount to our family, so making this investment in GSL was an easy decision for us all,” Amy says. “We wanted our daughters, and all families at GSL, to feel reassured that children have a safe place to grow, play, and thrive. This was a natural way for us to give back.”

Their generous gift allowed GSL to begin construction in March 2025. GSL hired Grinder, Taber, & Grinder to oversee the construction of the two playground enclosures. GSL also repurposed the fence that previously encased the Preschool playground. It was moved across the Preschool parking lot to fence off the east side of Anchor Hill, making that popular space for play much safer.

Safety Without Compromise Now completed, the new playground enclosures have been well-received. “The enclosures provide the much-needed safety without compromising the aesthetic of the school campus,” Emily says.

Parents, teachers, and staff continue to express gratitude for this added layer of security.

“Children are fully present in their play, teachers feel protected now that access and visibility to the children is drastically reduced, and parents feel more at ease knowing their children have safer play spaces,” says Head of Preschool Cynthia Hill.

Emily agrees, saying, “We believe play is essential to childhood. These enclosures allow the students to experience the joy of play, while providing parents with the joy of safety.”

A Community Investment The playground enclosures also reflect a broader vision: When a community comes together to care for its children, everyone benefits. This project is not just about safety today, but about creating a lasting legacy of protection and joy for future generations at GSL, right here in the heart of Memphis.

“Memphis is a great place to raise a family,” says Amy. “This is an investment in childhood, in GSL, and in Memphis, and we are honored to be a part of this beautiful addition to GSL’s historic campus.”

Security Enhancements 2023-24 School Year • Installed more than two dozen exterior cameras, providing a 360-degree view of the entire campus • Purchased trauma kits, fire extinguishers, and window coverings for classrooms • Hosted an all-day extensive safety training session led by Defend Systems for faculty, staff, and church personnel • Purchased access to Defend Systems’ online training courses, ensuring that new employees are trained each year, and that current employees have continuous access to training materials

2024-25 School Year • Partnered with Executive Force Security to provide GSL with improved security measures • Began the Lemaster and Preschool playground enclosures project

2025-26 School Year • Preschool playground enclosure construction is completed in August before the first day of school • Lemaster playground enclosure construction wraps up in early October

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FIRST GRADERS STEP INTO TRANSFORMED SPACE

By Marci Woodmansee ’83, Director of Communications

First Graders Whit Harrigan and Genevieve Hinkle show off the new classroom space.

Sai Jain cozies up for some reading in the library area of Ms. Hensley’s new room.

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niforms, real lockers, lunch in the Anchor Center… and this year, brand new classrooms! Thirty lucky first graders— our Class of 2033—got to celebrate all these things when they stepped into the newly renovated northwest corner of the Lower School Building this August.

The refresh was a long time coming. Built as part of Bratton Hall in 1975, the space that went under construction this summer served as GSL’s original school cafeteria for its first 35 years. Upon being decommissioned as the cafeteria with the opening of the Anchor Center in 2010, it took on new life as our Lower School Multipurpose Room.

True to its name, the versatile open space served many purposes over the past 15 years. It was used by ACE for both after school and early morning care. Senior Kindergartners ate lunch there together in recent years.

The former kitchen became a new home for the school nurse. GSL hosted a Lower School Curriculum Night there last spring. And many former Saints will remember that its south wall featured a mural painted in 1998 by Memphis artist and GSL alumni parent Jimpsie Ayres, in which four students were depicted, thanks to gifts made by their parents to the school’s Anchor Auction.

In planning last spring for the current school year, GSL’s enrollment growth in Lower School precipitated the need to expand the available classrooms on the ground floor.

Consequently, GSL commissioned design plans from OOBA founder Peter Warren ’92 to transform the space.

Construction began in June with Grinder, Taber, & Grinder

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The reading area windows provide a nice view of the historic Admin Building.

at the helm, and GSL’s new first grade classrooms quickly took shape. Thanks to an accelerated construction pace, the school proudly opened the redesigned, light-filled classrooms just in time for the start of school in August.

Notable new design features include a spacious and easily accessible hallway, with a carpeted ramp that replaced the former steps. Light fixtures were added in red ceiling blocks that matched earlier updates to the existing first floor hallway. The black and white checkerboard tiles that mirror the floor in Lass Hall were retained in each classroom—a nod to traditions at GSL. Both classrooms have spacious storage closets, and a hallway storage was also added. The nurse’s office gained a more setback, private entrance. A final touch was the addition of a display space in the main hallway, where the Lower School Head of School and Bishop’s Award winner plaques are now installed.

According to Head of School Dr. Andy Surber, being intentionally thoughtful in the design planning stage allowed GSL to coordinate colors and tie into existing aesthetics, thus balancing some traditional features with innovative and modern additions.

“I’m thrilled that the growth in our Lower School enrollment allowed us the opportunity to create some beautiful new learning spaces that are engaging, ageappropriate, and aesthetically pleasing,” Surber says. “We believe they’ll stand the test of time very well.”

Construction began in June to convert the Lower School Multipurpose Room into two new first grade classrooms.

Son Sights, Charlie Olsen, and Addison Fields pose with classroom tree Carl, the Norfolk Pine, in Mrs. Shadow’s new room.

The space’s former mural, created by artist Jimpsie Ayres, featured then-students Kendall Jones Franklin ’04, Cash McCracken ’00, Brittany Norcross ’01, and Ann Burruss Prascher ’98. A print of the piece is on display outside the new classrooms.

RECENT RENOVATIONS BEAUTIFY MCCLURE HALL

By Brenda Berry, Director of Advancement

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rom musical performances and theatrical productions to faculty meetings, class parties, and more, McClure Hall is a multipurpose room and performing arts venue used almost daily by both Grace-St. Luke’s School and Church. This popular space was in need of a variety of upgrades, and today it looks fresh, clean, and bright thanks to a generous donation from GSL Grandparents Lisa and Jim Maddox.

Completed in 2024, McClure Hall’s renovation included a long list of upgrades. The first phase of updates entailed the removal of vinyl wall coverings and prepping and painting the walls, drywall soffits, doors, and frames. It also included the cleaning of all HVAC registers, the demolition of ceiling tiles, and the installation of new acoustic ceiling tiles.

The next phase of work included the installation of a laser projector and nine sound-absorbing wall units, featuring fabric-wrapped acoustical panels. Finally, the room was completed with the installation of a custom-made curtain for the stage, which was designed with input from Performing Arts Teacher Leslie Reddick.

McClure Hall looks sharp in pre-production rehearsals for Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr. this fall.

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2025-26 ANCHOR FUND: BUILDING ON SUCCESS

By Brenda Berry, Director of Advancement

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he energy across campus this school year is contagious. Classrooms are filled with curiosity, the halls echo with joy, and a renewed sense of purpose is guiding our community forward. Thanks to the generosity of so many, GSL has already experienced meaningful growth in recent years—safer outdoor spaces, more engaging classrooms, inspired faculty, and new opportunities for students to thrive. This year, with the leadership of our Anchor Fund Co-Chairs, we are excited to continue building on that momentum.

THE 2025-26 ANCHOR FUND CO-CHAIRS Allison and Steven King are serving their second year as Anchor Fund Co-Chairs. The Kings have been part of the GSL community since 2019. Allison, a nurse practitioner at Mid-South Dermatology and adjunct faculty member with Thrive AP, also serves on the school’s Board of Trustees. Steven, general counsel at Trout Unlimited, has long been active at Grace-St. Luke’s Church, including service on the vestry and in diocesan roles. Together, the Kings bring a passion for strengthening GSL both inside and outside the classroom. They enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors, especially on the Little Red River in Arkansas and skiing out west.

The King Family: Steven, Hazel, Allison, and John ’30

The Barksdale Family: Ben, Meghan, Eleanor ’25, and Thomas ’28

Meghan and Ben Barksdale join as first-year Anchor Fund CoChairs. The Barksdales have been part of GSL for nine years and are active members of both Grace-St. Luke’s School and Grace-St. Luke’s Church. Meghan, a University of Georgia graduate, worked in client services at McVean Trading & Investments for 20 years and has served the GSL community in countless volunteer leadership roles, including as P.A. president, treasurer, and co-chair of several events.

Ben, a lifelong Memphian and CBHS graduate, also attended the University of Georgia and has worked in fixed income with Cantor Fitzgerald for nearly 20 years. He is currently in his seventh and final year on the GSL Board of Trustees, serving the two previous years as Board President, and continues to invest in young people as head coach of the CBHS Varsity Golf Team.

ANCHORED IN PURPOSE, UNITED IN MISSION The Kings and Barksdales share a deep belief in the mission of GSL and the Anchor Fund. They know that when students feel inspired by their environment, they are empowered to explore, create, and lead. Anchor Fund gifts make this possible by strengthening classrooms with flexible, student-centered design; enriching learning through technology, the arts, and outdoor experiences; equipping teachers with the tools and training they need to thrive; and ensuring that a GSL education remains accessible to families through robust financial aid.

Together, the Kings and the Barksdales invite the entire GSL community to join them in building on the extraordinary progress already achieved. Whether you give once, pledge your support, or set up a recurring gift at gslschool.org/give, every contribution strengthens the people and programs that make GSL such a special place.

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DOUBLE YOUR DONATION TO GSL WITH EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS When you make a donation to Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School, many employers will donate the same amount. Some companies may match a retiree’s donation, too! This is an easy way to double the impact of your gift to GSL. To find your employer’s matching gift policy, scan the QR code here and enter your employer’s name in the search bar near the bottom of the page.

This tool is also available on our donation page at gslschool.org/give. Once you make your donation, keep an eye out for an email detailing how to submit the matching gift request to your employer. Thank you for doubling your donation to GSL!

SCAN TO GIVE TO GSL

If you haven’t seen the Guide to Giving & Getting Involved at GSL, check it out today! As you read through the pages, you will learn how to become meaningfully involved in life as a Luker at GSL. Your involvement in our special community will positively impact your family’s GSL experience and that of many others. Getting involved will strengthen our community while helping you forge new friendships and deepen existing relationships.

Scan the QR code to view the Guide to Giving & Getting Involved at GSL

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Congratulations,

Class of

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We are SO PROUD of GSL’s Class of 2021, and we wish these Saints all the best in their next adventures!

Caleb Atkinson, Electrical Apprenticeship

Palmer Halliday, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Luke Barron, University of Arkansas

Foster Houseal, University of Mississippi

Lily Beagle, Mississippi State University

Cailan Jackson, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Cate Bechtel, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Gavin Jellow, East Tennessee State University

Benjamin Berntson, Auburn University

Townes Jones, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

George Brewer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Charlie Kofahl, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Natalie Brunson, Gap Year (Washington University

Alex Lachica, California Polytechnic State University

in Fall 2026)

Ella Lambert, University of Mississippi

Henry Bush, Hendrix College

Maggie Linkous, University of Alabama

John Bush, New York University

Millie Malone, University of Arkansas

Izzie Cochran, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Liam Martin, University of Georgia

Lucia Cochrane, Gap Year in Birmingham, England for

Ruby Martin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Ballet Program

Jude Maurette, Bowling Green State University

Thomas Davis, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Virginia McLean, University of Alabama

Hannah Dunlap, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Christopher Morice, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Will Dunlap, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Gregory New, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Sam Dyer, Case Western Reserve University

Aniaya Perkins, Southern University

Paige Fernandez, London Academy of Music

Sara Kate Ratton, University of South Carolina

& Dramatic Art

Violet Renken, University of St. Andrews

Alyssa Flowers, Loyola University New Orleans

Ella Riley, University of Texas at Austin

Haley Floyd, University of Georgia

Brooke Routen, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Lydia Ford, Wake Forest University

Ava Saenz, Samford University

Evie Fore, University of Arkansas

Lanie Schaffler, Rhodes College

Kayliah Frazier, Undecided

Langston Scrugham, University of Georgia

Sam Gary, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Mary Clara Smith, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tessa Gilbertson, University of Tennessee, Martin

Maren Turns, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Jonas Guibao, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Owens Unglesby, Tulane University

Simone Guyton, Alabama A&M University

Virginia Unglesby, Tulane University

Jack Hagerman, Auburn University

Elaine Vining, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Anna Haley, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Chloe Warner, Clemson University

Mariah Hall, Undecided

Samuel West, University of Virginia

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RECORD-SETTING YEAR FOR FUNDRAISING

By Brenda Berry, Director of Advancement

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised $701,118 for GSL during the 2024-25 school year! Sincere thanks to the leadership of Anchor Fund Co-Chairs Ann ’94 & Zach Pretzer and Allison & Steven King! A breakdown of donations received follows below.

Unrestricted Donations: $280,062 Unrestricted, or undesignated, donations support every aspect of life at GSL through the school’s annual operating budget, including tuition assistance, facility maintenance, curriculum development, and faculty and staff compensation, benefits, and professional development.

Restricted Donations: $421,056 Restricted, or designated, donations support a specific area of the school as requested by the donor. During the 2024-25 school year, the following restricted donations were received: •$ 361,645 for two playground enclosures and security enhancements • $46,546 for tuition assistance • $5,190 for Snowden Field and football • $2,050 for new Lower School classroom furniture • $1,375 for the library • $1,250 for Lower School curriculum • $1,000 for McClure Hall roof replacement • $900 for Preschool gutter repairs • $850 for Anchor Center heat exchangers • $150 for athletics • $100 for the performing arts department

Mary & Andy Surber

Joy & James Hoffman

Meghan & Ben Barksdale

George & Blair Connor

2024-25 ANCHOR FUND

ALUMNI

Contributions by Constituency ALUMNI

FACULTY & STAFF

GRANDPARENTS

BOARD OF FACULTY TRUSTEES & STAFF

Jan & Ron Coleman GRANDPARENTS

Scott & Meg Crosby

ALUMNIBOARD OF PARENTS TRUSTEES ALUMNI PARENTS CURRENT PARENTS CURRENT PARENTS

Dan & Price ’03 Peacock; Jenay & Alex ’02 Boggs

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Amy & Emmel Golden

LEAD DONOR PARTY In August, GSL celebrated members of the Lead Donor Society—donors who gave at the leadership level (a gift of $750 or more) to the 2024-25 Anchor Fund. Special thanks to GSL Parents Jenn & Ryan Gibbs for hosting this year’s party!

Kimberly White; Father Ollie & Ellie Rencher

Steven & Allison King

Kappi & Tom Beazley

Debbie Callahan; Rick & Andrea Kohlhof

Cynthia & Antonio Hill

Ashley & Scott Adams

Jenn & Ryan Gibbs

Margaret & Alec McLean

Logan & Simone Meeks

Julian & Erin Malone

Landon & Lindsey Myers; Katie ’03 & Grant McDermott

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2024-25 GRACE-ST. LUKE’S GIVING REPORT This report reflects total cumulative gifts made by donors to Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025. Any payments received after July 31, 2025 will be acknowledged in the 2025-26 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 following donors:

LEAD DONOR SOCIETY HEAD OF SCHOOL HEROES A gift of $10,000 or more

Anonymous Corinne & Bob Adrian Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale Amy & Dave Howe In honor of Teddy Ezekiel and Smith Gianis Mary & Paul Morris Tom & Susan Stephenson In honor of our children and grandchildren Mr. & Mrs. R. Andrew Taylor

ANCHOR ALLIES

A gift of $6,000-$9,999 Kappi & Tom Beazley Lauren & Justin Taylor

LUKER LEADERS

A gift of $3,000-$5,999

Archer Custom Builders Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cantrell Jr. Andy & Allison Cates Dr. Kristen Duncan & Mr. Doug Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Ryan E. Gibbs Amy & Emmel Golden Ms. Melanee Hannock & Ms. Teresa Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Albert Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Steven W. King Mr. & Mrs. Will Maddox In honor of Lisa & Jim Maddox Mr. & Mrs. Alec McLean Mr. & Mrs. Logan E. Meeks Lindsey & Landon Myers Mary & Andy Surber Jill & Simon Wadsworth

SAINT SUPPORTERS

A gift of $1,500-$2,999 Tommy & Susan Adams

RED & WHITE CLUB

A gift of $350-749

Anonymous (4) Nelson & Tricia Adrian Sydney Alexander & Shannon Toon Mrs. Haley Annable & Mrs. Paula Annable Tom & Sue Balk In honor of James and Andy Balk

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A special thank you to these lead donors who donated $750 or more to GSL's 2024–25 Anchor Fund.

Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Scott S. Adams Dr. Lauri Balk & Mr. Patrick Balk Rhett & PJ Barker Mr. Eric Barnes Mr. & Mrs. Preston Battle IV

Brenda & Jason Berry Dave & Nancy Blalock Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Brewer The Butts Family Ruth O. Carr Georganne & Blas Catalani In honor of Dr. Blas Catalani III Natalie Fisher Cofield In memory of Glenn Walton Cofield Ron & Jan Coleman Dr. Heather Conklin & Mr. Tom Leitzell Natalie & Mike Davis Michael & Jodi East Sherry & Jeff Emerson In honor of Alice Franklin and Andrew Franklin Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Ezekiel Mr. John T. Fisher Mr. Robert Goff Heather, Henry, and Beau Grosvenor Jennifer Hagerman Hudson & Emily Hallum Hetta & Jesse Heath In honor of Beau Grosvenor Ellen & Ian Hendry Ann & Henry Herrod Cynthia Hill James & Joy Hoffman David & Hathaway Holmes Jolie & Trae Hughes Jack & Carrie Irvine Marilyn C. Kidd In honor of Philip & Jodi Kidd Mary & Rod King Andrea & Rick Kohlhof Kroger Drs. Casey & Joanna Laizure Dr. & Mrs. Brennan Lum Mr. & Mrs. James Maddox Julian & Erin Malone Andrew & Michelle Mathewes

Ms. Melody McAnally & Mr. John Lawrence In honor of Jan Willis and the Anchor Library The McCarty Family Phil & Jennifer McCarty Mr. & Mrs. Grant McDermott Mr. & Mrs. Zachary M. Moore Chapman & Chip Morrow Mr. & Mrs. Patrick B. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Peacock Anne Phillips In honor of Paul Wilson Hannah & Wes Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Zach Pretzer The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Robinson Dr. & Mrs. Bradford T. Schneider Mr. Michael Scullark & Mrs. Latonya Taylor Nick & Patty Scully Mr. & Mrs. Joshua A. Shipley Mr. & Mrs. Gary Shorb Jennie & James Silk Julie & Donovan Smith In honor of Ellis Reade Smith Dr. & Mrs. George W. Sorrells III Lee & Mary Linda Wardlaw In honor of Lyle Wardlaw, Cullen Weeden, Lew and Jack Wardlaw Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. White In memory of John Ciesliga Larry White In honor of Kimbie & Jeff White Drs. Brendan Williams & Danielle Harrell Kent & Kay Wills In memory of Carolyn Biedenharn Boyd Marci & Ken Woodmansee In memory of Dennis Cain, Roger Deshaies, Lisa Lassandrello, and Norman S. Woodmansee

Mr. & Mrs. Franklin G. Barton IV Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Beasley Ernest C. Behnke In honor of Harper, Libby, and Louise Behnke Sara & Bob Berendt Lara & Daniel Breen Linda & Dan Breen In honor of Jake Breen

Tom & Karen Buckner In honor of Annie, Jack, and Bailey Buckner Mr. & Mrs. C. Austin Burress In honor of Porter and Henley Burress Noah & Allyson Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Robert Chase Collected by Elizabeth Malmo

Meg & Scott Crosby Nicola Da Roza & Josh Cunningham Kacey Hickey Davies '86 In honor of Lauren Rauscher Ariel Laws Denton In memory of Gail Laws Caroline Gardner Donlin Jason & Whitney Dowdy Thomas & Sara Federico

Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke Mr. & Mrs. Alex Boggs Ms. Wight F. Boggs Debbie Callahan In memory of Lisa Lassandrello Mr. & Mrs. Jason Callahan Sumeet & Anna Chahal Mr. & Mrs. Bryan P. Edmundson Jeff & Summer Farmer Debbie & Jim Flaherty Mr. & Mrs. David French Emily & Greg Gianis Mr. & Mrs. William P. Halliday III Tim & Erica Jancelewicz Liz & Kevin Keough Bob & Laurie Langston In memory of Dr. Jeffrey Scrugham Jeni & Jamie Linkous Mr. & Mrs. Eric Martin In honor of Kimberly & Jeff White Anita & Mike McCarty In honor of Jacob, Madison, and Miles McCarty Michelle & Donald McClure Memphis Blues Soccer Club Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mercer Mr. & Mrs. Michael Robilio In honor of Wight F. Boggs Bob & Libby Shannon Elizabeth & Scott Warren Casey & Ashley West Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Williamson Gib & Nancy Wilson

GRACE GIVERS

A gift of $750-$1,499

Kip & Martha Frizzell Daniel A. & Janna L. Fundo Sr. The Fundo Family Drs. Jerry & Elizabeth Gilless Dr. & Mrs. Emmel Golden Jr. In honor of Billy and Celeta Golden Kiran & Shelly Hanumaiah Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Harris Denise & Jimmy Hinson In honor of all Luker2Luker volunteers Brenda Allen Huff In honor of Gabe Ratton Amber & Barry Iskiwitz Darin & Jennifer Isom Kenny Jabbour Elaine & Terry Kerr Mr. James Lassandrello In memory of Norman “Bubba” Woodmansee and Lisa Lassandrello Buck & Lindsay Lawson Lauriann Lines The Logan Family Mr. & Mrs. Myron M. Mall Shelly McGuire Karen Y. McLaren Officer Merritt Drs. Antony & Teresa Mukkada Shauna Myers Margaret Nichol In honor of Charlotte and Mary Elliott Nichol Mr. & Mrs. John R. Owen Jr. Stuart & Alyson Perkins Bishop Phoebe Roaf Jenny & Rob Robertson Brittan & Ward Robinson Dr. Whitney Sanders & Dr. Stephen Pishko Larry & Julie Sefton In honor of Connor Sefton The Sheffer Family The Shehan/Nowlin Family Anang & Kavita Shelat Donnie & Mary Margaret Snow Staci Somerville Katherine & Bill Steele Mark & Traci Strickland Xiaojing Wang & Jinhong Zou Dr. Benton M. Wheeler III In honor of the Development office Colleen & Lee Wilson Gary & Libby Wunderlich Mr. & Mrs. Kent Wunderlich Ms. Karan Zepatos In honor of Harry Zepatos and the Harry S. Zepatos’ before him

COMMUNITY CORNER A gift of $1-349

Anonymous (7) Mr. & Mrs. Ben Adams The Aleman Family Larry & Sheila Alexander Jillian Avery Liz Awsumb In memory of Betsy Awsumb and Catherine Nelson The Bagwell Family Ellie Barksdale In honor of Kimberly White Mr. Larry R. Barron Mr. & Mrs. Henry Bartosch

Mr. Fran Bass The Bayzie Family Mr. & Mrs. William M. Bencini Mr. Benjamin Bennett Candace Billings Julie Binder Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas A. Blackwell Anna & Angus Blair Mrs. Peggy Bodine In honor of Denise DuBois Taylor Pam "Happy" Branham In memory of Andy “Pappy” Branham Gina Brewer Karen & Tyson Bridge Denis & Jocelyn Brunotte Miles Bryant Collin & Sam Buckner Sara & Patrick Burnett George & Alice Burruss Craig, Elayne, and Leah Butler Bryan Callahan In honor of Debbie Callahan Mr. & Mrs. George Callow and Will Callow Anthony & Janelle Calzia Tony & Sherri Calzia Sam Carr Alyssa Chase & Brady Tanner In memory of Billie Jeanne Baxter Johnson Dr. Nitish Chourasia & Dr. Ankita Ghosh Courtney & Charlie Ciaramitaro Oliver Cobb III ’66 Frederica Cohen Andrew & Sarah Colley Margaret Colley In honor of Lyn Forsyth and Ellyse Woolard Mary Jane Colyer Gordon Conaway '00 Dr. & Mrs. Robert Connor In honor of Blair, Maggie, and Gray Connor Mallory Cook Ellen Daugherty & Jeff Jackson In honor of Leslie Reddick Lily Davis McKenzie Dentley In honor of Rick Kohlhof Judy Deshaies In memory of Dr. Roger Deshaies and in honor of the Robert Sharp family and the Ken Woodmansee family Charlene & Stephen Deviney Mrs. Sarah Dietrich & Mrs. Rachel Cohen Kynis P. Douglas In honor of Kylie J. Jackson ’19 Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Dudley IV Mary & Ron Dumas Hannah Dunlap and Will Dunlap In honor of all of our former GSL teachers The Dunlap Family Steve Edmundson In memory of Cathy Edmundson Eric Elms Dr. & Mrs. William D. Falvey Katie Fisackerly Penelope & Allan Fisher Brandon & Ellen Flechas Ryan & Krissy Flickinger Drew & Lauren Fontenot

Eleanor Fore In honor of Sarah Ranson Mary Evelyn & Dan Fore Lyn Forsyth Brad & Susan Foster Bailey & Collin Fountain Mr. & Mrs. William Franklin In honor of Kelsey Beagle and Katie Fisakerly Deklin Fundo In honor of Angela Merideth Jonathan & Jennifer Futrell Patrick & Carrie Galphin Jacque & Stacy Gardner Jay & Tonia Gardner General Mills Boxtops for Education Melinda George Laura & Josh Gettys Foster Gettys In honor of Kimberley Morrison The Ghiorzi Family John & Liz Gianis Tessa Gilbertson & Family The Glassman Family Zane Glassman In honor of Kimberley Morrison Bethany Goolsby In honor of Paul Blankenship Kip & Christina Gordon Laura Rowe Greer Morgan & Camille Griswold Will Hagerman In honor of Jeff White Anden Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Justin J. Hansmeyer David Hanson & Christina Ross The Harland Family Grant & Jessica Harrison Abby Hensley Mrs. Gail Herbert Tealy & Taylor Hewgley Sidney & David Hickey Camille Maddox Hieronymus Dr. & Mrs. Andy High Arleen Hill & Michael Howard Michael & Nancy Hinds In honor of Jerry & Elizabeth Gilless Georgie Hoehn In honor of Jeff White Drs. Walter & Mary Ellen Hoehn Kim Holden Stacey Hollingsworth Alaina Holt Jeff & Annie Hulett Mike & Dianne Hutsell The Huynh Family Matheo Ibled In honor of Sarah Ranson The Ibled Family Mr. & Mrs. John A. Irvine Mitchell J. Ives Anuj & Sweeti Jain Grey Jancelewicz In honor of Courtney Ciaramitaro Lisa & Louis Jehl In honor of August and Beckett Mathewes Braden Jensen Amanda & Jason Johns Beklin Johnson In honor of Julie Binder Zoë Johnson In honor of Kimberly White Ms. Jessica Jones Stan & Mary Jones

Ronan Keough In honor of Kimberley Morrison Nancy B. & Eugene R. King In honor of Charlie and Margaret Willson Dan & Brenda Klimpel Eva Krug & David Fingerhut Angelina & Bryan Kuo Tehani Kuo In honor of Emily Merrell and Kimberly White Brian & Christina Lacy Mr. & Mrs. Andrew H. Lamanna Morgan Lambert In honor of Julie Binder Dr. Tim & Jessica Lampkin Katherine & Julio Lanfranco Russell & Sandra Langley In honor of Sam Shipley John & Charleen Lawrence Rachel Lawrence Jocelyn & Mackay Lee Abby & Adam Lemelin Mrs. Elyn Lewis In honor of Drake and Andy Shehan Allan & Kathleen Lips In honor of Eleanor and Thomas Barksdale Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Lowe In honor of Campbell Lowe Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lowery Mr. & Mrs. Charlton H. Lyons III Carly & Lewis Lyons In honor of Katherine and Justin Baker Lee & Cindi Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Danny Wayne Martin Susan & Drew Mascolino Pamela Mason Madolyn Maupin In honor of Gavin Warren Mary & Stuart Maxwell Annette McAnally Peggy & Don McClure Jr. Karen McCrary Donna & Joseph McDonald Dr. & Mrs. J. Lucius McGehee Suzanne McGehee Mr. & Mrs. Michael N. McGlasson Jack & Sandy McKee The McKenna Family Mary Ann & Bill Melford Angela Merideth-Harrison In memory of William David White II and Catherine White Mr. & Mrs. Will Merrell Nancy Miller Robin & Marcellus Montalvo Briana Moore Zachary Moore In honor of Mary Catherine Moore Frances & Cooper Morrison Andrew & Elena Murphy Ansley Foxwell Murphy & Toby Sells Allison Musick Barry & Janet Musick In honor of William Musick Mr. & Mrs. Cecil B. Nance III Carmen Navarro In memory of Jesus Navarro Kelcye & Bill Nichol Mary Tucker Nowak Coleman & Jenna O'Keeffe Brent Orr & Julie Markham Joe & Stephanie Pangelinian FALL 2025

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The Park Family In honor of GSL’s Class of 2002 William & Margot Payne Drs. Donna & Landon Pendergrass Hallie Peyton John Phillips V In memory of Elliott Max Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Philip H. Pontius The Preston Family Zoe Pretzer In memory of Deborah Lowe and in honor of Julie Binder and Jan Willis Erik & April Proveaux Ms. Melanie A. Pyron Sara & Bruce Ralston Sarah Ranson Reem Rassoul Leslie J. Reddick Antonia & Sam Rembert III In memory of Margaret Ridolphi Sherronda & Mark Rhyan Danny & Katherine Riederer Lily Jane Robertson In honor of Rick Kohlhof Juan Roncal Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rosencrans The Samons Family Callie Sanders In honor of Ellyse Woolard Mr. & Dr. Andrew B. Sanders Jay Sansing Donnie & Paula Sappington Brian & Lee Schaffler In memory of Dr. Tom Colquitt Stefan & Shine Schattgen Mrs. Jordan Schieffler Mr. & Mrs. R. Alexander Scott Eric & Lauren Sefton Coleton & Rainey Segars Kate & James Shelton Heather Sheppard Sam Shipley In honor of Courtney Ciaramitaro Betsy & Matt Sights Ms. Sarah Hunter Simanson & Mr. Robert A. Fields Mr. & Mrs. Wil Slatery Ella Smith In honor of Sarah Ranson Hayes Smith In honor of Jeff White Russell & Molly Smith In honor of Hayes and Clara Smith The Smith Family Chandler Somerville In honor of Emily Merrell Nicki Soulé & Andy Nix John & Evelyn Stevens In honor of Eleanor Fore Mr. & Mrs. W. Howard Stovall Mr. & Mrs. Clayton E. Sulfridge Kate & Brian Sullivan Harmony Swenson Catherine & Andrew Tarsi The Tas Family Denise & Sledge Taylor In honor of Dr. Andy Surber and Kate Shelton Parker Taylor In honor of Sarah Ranson Rusty & Debra Taylor Lily Thompson Ms. Mary Nell Thompson Russ Thompson

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Conor Tillman In honor of Kimberly White Bernard & Michelle Turner Kelsey Tuten Lucy Pontius Underwood Mrs. Dorsey N. Wade In memory of Billy Denman Gregory & Jeanette Walton In memory of Denise Turner Lex & Suzy Ward Lyle Wardlaw & John Weeden In honor of Cullen Weeden Ms. Kiwana Watson Johnny Webster Cullen Weeden In honor of Juan Roncal Eloise West In honor of Kimberly White The Whitakers Ellen Whitten & Vince Harrigan Mike & Pam Wigen In honor of Zadie and Julien Casey Anna Grace Williams In honor of all the 7th and 8th grade teachers Arnita Williams Jane & Bruce Williams In honor of Carrie Galphin, Jenn Futrell, and Mary Margaret Snow Robert & Derita Williams In memory of Michael B. & Kay Neal Mr. Evan Williams & Dr. Parul Rai Frances Williams Laney & McCauley Williams Kate & Lewis Williamson Greg Willig & Eva Krantz-Willig Jan Willis & Laura Lemly Willis In honor of Miss Lee’s 100th anniversary Caroline & Bill Willson Ms. Roselyn Wishinski Chris Wood & Christa George Mr. Scott Woodmansee & Dr. Courtney Woodmansee Mr. & Mrs. William D. Woodmansee Sarah Woods Dr. & Mrs. Austin Woolard In honor of Aidan and Cade Woolard Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Young THE BULLET CLUB GSL Alumni Donors Nelson Adrian ’96 Alex Boggs ’02 Miles Bryant ’03 Meg Stephenson Burress ’05 Bryan Callahan ’01 Will Callow ’14 Sam Carr ’99 Anna Branham Chahal ’00 Oliver Cobb III ’66 Gordon Conaway ’00 Kacey Hickey Davies ’86 Lily Davis ’15 Ariel Laws Denton ’03 Caroline Gardner Donlin ’97 Hannah Dunlap ’21 Will Dunlap ’21 Eric Elms ’88 Mary Evelyn Stevens Fore ’91 Kendall Jones Franklin ’04 Tessa Gilbertson ’21 Robert Goff ’01

Laura Rowe Greer ’76 Henry Grosvenor ’83 Camille Maddox Hieronymus ’02 Kenny Jabbour ’79 Albert Johnson ’89 Will Maddox ’00 Eric Martin ’84 Kelly Gault Martin ’92 Donald McClure ’02 Katie Stephenson McDermott ’03 Suzanne McGehee ’11 Ashley Adams Park ’02 William Payne ’03 Price Smith Peacock ’03 Wes Phillips ’98 Philip Pontius ’99 Ann Frizzell Pretzer ’94 Ward Robinson ’96 Jay Sansing ’91 Brian Schaffler ’84 Jordan Upton Schieffler ’08 Matt Sights ’01 Libby Shannon ’65 Catherine Knight Tarsi ’07 Justin Taylor ’92 Lucy Pontius Underwood ’62 Lex Ward ’79 Lyle Wardlaw ’89 Bruce Williams ’58 McCauley Williams ’03 Kay Schaffer Wills ’78 Kent Wills ’78 Ken Woodmansee ’81 Marci Deshaies Woodmansee ’83 Scott Woodmansee ’79 FACULTY & STAFF Jillian Avery Liz Awsumb Elizabeth Bayzie Jenna Bencini Brenda Berry Julie Binder Victoria Blackwell Meg Burress ’05 Debbie Callahan Janelle Calzia Allyson Campbell Noah Campbell Anna Chahal ’00 Courtney Ciaramitaro Blair Connor Lily Davis ’15 Ariel Denton ’03 Allie Dudley Katie Fisackerly Mimmie Fisher Lyn Forsyth Daniel Fundo Jenn Futrell Carrie Galphin Melinda George Anden Hamilton Ellen Hendry Abby Hensley Cynthia Hill Alaina Holt Darin Isom Braden Jensen Rick Kohlhof Mackay Lee Laura Lemly Willis Suzanne McGehee ’11 Shelly McGuire Angela Merideth-Harrison Emily Merrell Nancy Miller

Briana Moore Mary Catherine Moore Carmen Navarro Anne Phillips Sara Ralston Sarah Ranson Reem Rassoul Leslie Reddick Juan Roncal Jay Sansing ’91 Lee Schaffler Kate Shelton Sarah Hunter Simanson Morgan Slatery Mary Margaret Snow Cindy Sorrells Aida Sulfridge Andy Surber Harmony Swenson Lily Thompson Russ Thompson Kelsey Tuten Jeanette Walton Jeff White Kimberly White Jan Willis Marci Woodmansee ’83 Ellyse Woolard GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2025 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale Andrew & Sarah Colley Drew & Lauren Fontenot Mary Evelyn & Dan Fore The Fundo Family Laura & Josh Gettys The Glassman Family Jennifer Hagerman Drs. Walter & Mary Ellen Hoehn Kim Holden The Ibled Family Tim & Erica Jancelewicz Mr. & Mrs. Albert Johnson Liz & Kevin Keough Angelina & Bryan Kuo Dr. Tim & Jessica Lampkin Mr. & Mrs. Zachary M. Moore Mr. & Mrs. Zach Pretzer Jenny & Rob Robertson Mr. & Dr. Andrew B. Sanders Heather Sheppard Mr. & Mrs. Joshua A. Shipley Russell & Molly Smith The Smith Family Staci Somerville Lauren & Justin Taylor Lyle Wardlaw & John Weeden Casey & Ashley West Arnita Williams GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2026 Anna & Angus Blair Natalie & Mike Davis Mimmie & Brian Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Ryan E. Gibbs The Glassman Family Bethany Goolsby Dr. & Mrs. Andy High Arleen Hill & Michael Howard Jeff & Annie Hulett The Huynh Family Jack & Carrie Irvine Amanda & Jason Johns Drs. Casey & Joanna Laizure Mr. & Mrs. Zachary M. Moore Brent Orr & Julie Markham

GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2027 Anonymous (2) The Bagwell Family Mr. & Mrs. Franklin G. Barton IV Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Beasley Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke Candace Billings Lara & Daniel Breen Craig, Elayne, and Leah Butler Mr. & Mrs. Jason Callahan Brandon & Ellen Flechas The Fundo Family Laura & Josh Gettys Heather, Henry, and Beau Grosvenor The Harland Family The Ibled Family Ms. Jessica Jones The Logan Family Mr. & Mrs. Will Maddox Mr. & Mrs. Eric Martin Madolyn Maupin Ms. Melody McAnally & Mr. John Lawrence The McKenna Family Mr. & Mrs. Logan E. Meeks Robin & Marcellus Montalvo Ansley Foxwell Murphy & Toby Sells Ms. Melanie A. Pyron Sherronda & Mark Rhyan Brittan & Ward Robinson Dr. & Mrs. Bradford T. Schneider The Shehan/Nowlin Family Russell & Molly Smith Bernard & Michelle Turner Ms. Kiwana Watson The Whitakers Greg Willig & Eva Krantz-Willig Caroline & Bill Willson Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Young GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2028 Dr. Lauri Balk & Mr. Patrick Balk Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Beasley Mr. Benjamin Bennett Anna & Angus Blair Karen & Tyson Bridge Anthony & Janelle Calzia Thomas & Sara Federico Mimmie & Brian Fisher Jacque & Stacy Gardner Mr. & Mrs. Ryan E. Gibbs James & Joy Hoffman David & Hathaway Holmes Tim & Erica Jancelewicz Phil & Jennifer McCarty The McCarty Family Mr. & Mrs. Michael N. McGlasson The McKenna Family Mary & Paul Morris Mr. & Mrs. John R. Owen Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Zach Pretzer Mr. & Dr. Andrew B. Sanders Mr. Michael Scullark & Mrs. Latonya Taylor The Sheffer Family GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2029 Dr. Lauri Balk & Mr. Patrick Balk Collin & Sam Buckner The Butts Family Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cantrell Jr. Ellen Daugherty & Jeff Jackson Jeff & Summer Farmer Mimmie & Brian Fisher Patrick & Carrie Galphin Jay & Tonia Gardner

Kip & Christina Gordon Ms. Melanee Hannock & Ms. Teresa Sweeney Jeff & Annie Hulett Mr. & Mrs. Will Merrell Allison Musick Lindsey & Landon Myers Hannah & Wes Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Philip H. Pontius Erik & April Proveaux Dr. Whitney Sanders & Dr. Stephen Pishko Donnie & Mary Margaret Snow Xiaojing Wang & Jinhong Zou Chris Wood & Christa George GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2030 The Aleman Family The Bagwell Family Kellan & Margaux Bartosch Anthony & Janelle Calzia Michael & Jodi East Drs. Jerry & Elizabeth Gilless The Huynh Family The Ibled Family Mr. & Mrs. Steven W. King Mr. & Mrs. Will Maddox Mr. & Mrs. Michael N. McGlasson The McKenna Family Danny & Katherine Riederer Brittan & Ward Robinson Coleton & Rainey Segars The Sheffer Family The Shehan/Nowlin Family Jennie & James Silk The Tas Family Ms. Kiwana Watson Kate & Lewis Williamson Caroline & Bill Willson Colleen & Lee Wilson GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2031 Mr. & Mrs. Scott S. Adams Nelson & Tricia Adrian The Aleman Family Sydney Alexander & Shannon Toon Mr. & Mrs. Wiliam M. Bencini Gina Brewer Denis & Jocelyn Brunotte Collin & Sam Buckner Anthony & Janelle Calzia Sumeet & Anna Chahal Dr. Heather Conklin & Mr. Tom Leitzell The Dunlap Family Brandon & Ellen Flechas Amy & Emmel Golden Tealy & Taylor Hewgley Mr. & Mrs. Andrew H. Lamanna Katherine & Julio Lanfranco Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lowery Ansley Foxwell Murphy & Toby Sells Lindsey & Landon Myers Dr. & Mrs. Bradford T. Schneider Eric & Lauren Sefton Anang & Kavita Shelat Kate & Brian Sullivan Drs. Brendan Williams & Danielle Harrell GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2032 The Bagwell Family Kellan & Margaux Bartosch Mr. & Mrs. Alex Boggs Karen & Tyson Bridge Nicola Da Roza & Josh Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Dudley IV

Jeff & Summer Farmer Ryan & Krissy Flickinger The Ghiorzi Family Kip & Christina Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Justin J. Hansmeyer Grant & Jessica Harrison Rachel Lawrence Julian & Erin Malone Andrew & Elena Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Patrick B. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. John R. Owen Jr. The Park Family Stuart & Alyson Perkins The Preston Family Danny & Katherine Riederer The Samons Family Dr. Whitney Sanders & Dr. Stephen Pishko GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2033 Nelson & Tricia Adrian Mr. & Mrs. William B. Bencini Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas A. Blackwell The Butts Family Sumeet & Anna Chahal Jason & Whitney Dowdy Mr. & Mrs. David French Anuj & Sweeti Jain Eva Krug & David Fingerhut Drs. Casey & Joanna Laizure Katherine & Julio Lanfranco Jocelyn & Mackay Lee Abby & Adam Lemelin Carly & Lewis Lyons Karen McCrary Mr. & Mrs. Grant McDermott Hannah & Wes Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Philip H. Pontius Erik & April Proveaux Brittan & Ward Robinson Stefan & Shine Schattgen Mr. & Mrs. R. Alexander Scott Betsy & Matt Sights Ms. Sarah Hunter Simanson & Mr. Robert A. Fields Kate & Brian Sullivan Ellen Whitten & Vince Harrigan GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2034 Mr. & Mrs. Scott S. Adams Mrs. Haley Annable & Mrs. Paula Annable Rhett & PJ Barker Denis & Jocelyn Brunotte Mr. & Mrs. C. Austin Burress George & Blair Connor Amy & Emmel Golden Hudson & Emily Hallum Tealy & Taylor Hewgley Rachel Lawrence Phil & Jennifer McCarty The Park Family Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Peacock Stuart & Alyson Perkins Ms. Sarah Hunter Simanson & Mr. Robert A. Fields Elizabeth & Scott Warren Gary & Libby Wunderlich GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2035 Kellan & Margaux Bartosch Mr. & Mrs. Preston Battle IV Collin & Sam Buckner Mrs. Sarah Dietrich & Mrs. Rachel Cohen Jason & Whitney Dowdy Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Ezekiel

Penelope & Allan Fisher Bailey & Collin Fountain Mr. & Mrs. William Franklin Mr. & Mrs. David French Emily & Greg Gianis Kiran & Shelly Hanumaiah Jolie & Trae Hughes Dr. & Mrs. Brennan Lum Mr. & Mrs. Will Maddox Andrew & Michelle Mathewes Mary & Stuart Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. Grant McDermott Mr. & Mrs. Patrick B. Murphy Kelcye & Bill Nichol William & Margot Payne The Preston Family Stefan & Shine Schattgen Mr. & Mrs. Wil Slatery Donnie & Mary Margaret Snow Katherine & Bill Steele Mr. & Mrs. Clayton E. Sulfridge Mr. Evan Williams & Dr. Parul Rai Dr. & Mrs. Austin Woolard GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2036 Mr. & Mrs. Scott S. Adams Mr. & Mrs. C. Austin Burress George & Blair Connor Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Dudley IV Mr. & Mrs. Bryan P. Edmundson Mr. & Mrs. William Franklin Jonathan & Jennifer Futrell Patrick & Carrie Galphin Morgan & Camille Griswold Amber & Barry Iskiwitz Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lowery The Park Family Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Peacock Elizabeth & Scott Warren Drs. Brendan Williams & Danielle Harrell Laney & McCauley Williams GIVING BY THE CLASS OF 2037 Mr. & Mrs. Preston Battle IV Dr. Nitish Chourasia & Dr. Ankita Ghosh Buck & Lindsay Lawson Andrew & Michelle Mathewes Kelcye & Bill Nichol Mr. & Mrs. Wil Slatery Katherine & Bill Steele GIFTS-IN-KIND Anne Phillips DONOR-DRIVEN GIVING THROUGH FOUNDATIONS AND MATCHING GIFTS The Assisi Foundation Benevity Community Impact Fund The Canale Foundation Cantor Fitzgerald Cauze Christian Community Foundation of Memphis & the Mid-South, Inc. Community Foundation for Mississippi Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Deed Fidelity Charitable First Horizon Foundation Hyde Family Foundation National Philanthropic Trust Pershing FALL 2025

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DESIGNATED GIFTS ANCHOR CENTER HEAT EXCHANGERS Ellen Daugherty & Jeff Jackson Arleen Hill & Michael Howard The McKenna Family Mary & Paul Morris Brian & Lee Schaffler ANCHOR LIBRARY Arleen Hill, Michael and Joseph Howard Dr. & Mrs. Brennan Lum Allison Musick Jan Willis & Laura Lemly Willis ATHLETICS Mrs. Gail Herbert LOWER SCHOOL CLASSROOM FURNITURE Pam Branham Sumeet & Anna Chahal The Ghiorzi Family Eva Krug & David Fingerhut Katherine & Julio Lafranco Jocelyn & Mackay Lee The Park Family Larry & Julie Sefton LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM Drs. Jerry & Elizabeth Gilless Julian & Erin Malone MCCLURE HALL ROOF REPLACEMENT Mr. & Mrs. Patrick B. Murphy PERFORMING ARTS Daniel A. & Janna L. Fundo Sr. PRESCHOOL GUTTER & DRAINAGE REPAIR Anne Phillips PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND & LEMASTER PLAYGROUND ENCLOSURES Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Ezekiel Emily & Greg Gianis Amy & Dave Howe SCHOLARSHIP FUND & TUITION ASSISTANCE Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. R. Andrew Taylor SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Franklin G. Barton IV Denis & Jocelyn Brunotte

Craig, Elayne, and Leah Butler Debbie Callahan Frederica Cohen George & Blair Connor Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Dudley IV Michael & Jodi East Katie Fisackerly Mimmie & Brian Fisher Bailey & Collin Fountain Mr. & Mrs. William Franklin Morgan & Camille Griswold Hudson & Emily Hallum Robin & Marcellus Montalvo Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Peacock Mr. & Mrs. Philip H. Pontius The Preston Family The Samons Family Stefan & Shine Schattgen Dr. & Mrs. Bradford T. Schneider Casey & Ashley West Drs. Brendan Williams & Danielle Harrell Ms. Roselyn Wishinski Dr. & Mrs. Austin Woolard SNOWDEN FIELD & FOOTBALL Kappi & Tom Beazley

HONORARIUM AND MEMORIAL GIFTS

$250,000-$499,999 Johnny & Rex Amonette Amy & Dave Howe Mrs. Corinne Pierce* Tri-State Truck Center $100,000-$249,000 Anonymous (2) Corinne & Bob Adrian Ms. Wight F. Boggs George & Alice Burress Allison & Andy Cates Meg & Scott Crosby Dr. Kristen Duncan & Mr. Doug Duncan Mr. & Mrs. William P. Halliday III Mr. & Mrs. George T. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. James Maddox Mrs. Marion McClure & Dr. James G. McClure* Mary & Paul Morris Mr. David Rebholtz Mrs. C. Alexander Saunders Katherine & Ham Smythe III* Tom & Susan Stephenson Mr. & Mrs. R. Andrew Taylor Valerie & Henry Valk James Vining* & Ann Vining Dr. Benton M. Wheeler III

CONSECUTIVE GIVING SOCIETY

IN HONOR OF The Advancement Team Kate & James Shelton The Beazley Family Mr. & Mrs. Will Maddox Allison & Steven King Brenda & Jason Berry Lake Latimer Sara Ralston Ann & Zach Pretzer Brenda & Jason Berry Amy White Sara Ralston

GSL’s Consecutive Giving Society recognizes donors who renew their support every year, regardless of gift amount or purpose.

IN MEMORY OF Mark Stewart Anonymous Norman “Bubba” Woodmansee Mrs. Gail Herbert

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY

GSL’s Lifetime Giving Society recognizes donors whose lifetime contributions reach transformative levels.

$500,000+ Mr. George Cates* & Mrs. Bena Cates Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gerber Jamie & Janet McGehee

20+ Years Debbie Callahan Sherry & Jeff Emerson Lyn Forsyth Ellen & Ian Hendry Marilyn C. Kidd Rick Kohlhof Laura Lemly Willis Karen Y. McLaren Mr. & Mrs. Alec McLean Sara & Bruce Ralston Leslie J. Reddick Bob & Libby Shannon Dr. & Mrs. George W. Sorrells III Denise & Sledge Taylor Dr. Benton M. Wheeler III Jane & Bruce Williams Marci & Ken Woodmansee

Susan & Drew Mascolino Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mercer Mr. & Mrs. Will Merrell Mr. & Mrs. Zach Pretzer Sarah Ranson Brian & Lee Schaffler 10-14 Years Tom & Kappi Beazley Ernest C. Behnke Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke Mr. & Mrs. Jason Callahan Noah & Allyson Campbell Meg & Scott Crosby Kacey Hickey Davies ’86 Dr. Kristen Duncan & Mr. Doug Duncan Eric Elms Katie Fisackerly Debbie & Jim Flaherty The Fundo Family Mr. & Mrs. Ryan E. Gibbs David Hanson & Christina Ross Ann & Henry Herrod Dr. & Mrs. Andy High Cynthia Hill James & Joy Hoffman Arleen Hill & Michael Howard Darin & Jennifer Isom Liz & Kevin Keough Drs. Casey & Joanna Laizure Russell & Sandra Langley Mr. & Mrs. Eric Martin Michell & Donald McClure Shelly McGuire Mr. & Mrs. Logan E. Meeks Brent Orr & Julie Markham Kate & James Shelton Mr. & Mrs. Joshua A. Shipley Lauren & Justin Taylor Larry White Jan Willis Gib & Nancy Wilson * In Memoriam

15-19 Years Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Brewer Courtney & Charlie Ciaramitaro Patrick & Carrie Galphin Mr. & Mrs. William P. Halliday III Sidney & David Hickey Jeni & Jamie Linkous

TRUSTEES RECONNECT AT 3RD ANNUAL EMERITUS SOCIETY EVENT GSL hosted its 3rd Annual Emeritus Society gathering on April 24, 2025 in celebration and appreciation of all current and former Trustees of Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School. This year's gathering included Trustees who served from 1980 through the present day and was a great demonstration of the special community and unique, lifelong connections formed at GSL.

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Grace-St. Luke’s is grateful for the following supporters of our Parents’ Association (P.A.), Athletic Booster Club, and Performing Arts Booster Club during the 2024-25 school year: PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD President: Anna Blair Middle School VP: Andy High Lower School VP: Crady Schneider Preschool VP: Elizabeth Warren Secretary: Caroline Willson Treasurer: Allison Musick 2025 ANCHOR AUCTION SPONSORS Baker Donelson Bloom & Vine Floral Design Cantrell Custom Pools Champion Promotion Duncan Eye Sherry & Jeff Emerson Gerber Taylor Haizlip Studio Independent Bank Indigo Jim Keras Subaru Joe’s Wines & Liquor Langston Companies Inc. Lexus of Memphis Raymond James Rendezvous Revival Restoration RKA Construction Sullivan Branding TD Capital Tri-State Trucking Wallace Ann Sorrells Designs Ware Jones Realtors Wiseacre Brewing Co. 2025 ANCHOR AUCTION SILENT AUCTION DONORS Anonymous Amy Threadgill Photography Arcade Restaurant Ashlee Nell Artwork Jimpsie Ayres Lauri & Patrick Balk Bartlett Pool Service Barton Equipment Ainsley Beasley Jamie Bell Belly Acres Brenda Berry BettsMade LLC/Boujee Bounce Blo Blow Dry Bar Blue Suede Vintage Hudson Brown Cafe Eclectic Carol Buchman Collin & Sam Buckner Meg Burress Chene Gear Children's Museum of Memphis Annie Chisholm City Silo Houston Cofield Dorothy & John Collier Cotton Tails Deceaux Art by Tealy Hewgley Dogs Rule Day Care & School Donovan Smith Architecture Dorothy Collier Art Eden Spa & Laser LLC Enjoy AM Restaurant Group Fire Museum of Memphis Katie Fisackerly

Floraline by Caroline Garner Framing Company Goetze Art & Design Amy Birdsong Golden GSL families who donated to the class baskets Heather Howle Art Ian Hendry Home Place Pastures Horton Learning Hubs Indigo J. Lowery James Gattas Jewelers Erica Jancelewicz John Lee Personal Training Mary & Stan Jones Joseph Karen Adams Designs Ken Kimbel Kittie Kyle Rick Kohlhof Jana & Andy Lamanna Rachel Lawrence Lisa Mallory & Sarah Spinosa Interiors Maggie Clarke Interiors Martin Music Alice & Johnny Maxwell Grant McDermott Shelly McGuire Memphis Drum Shop Memphis Whistle Mempho Presents Emily Merrell Merry Magnolia Methodist Healthcare Foundation Mid-South Chess Mid-South Dermatology Midtown Bramble & Bloom Mind/Body HAUS Lindsey & Landon Myers Oak Hall of Memphis Oxbeau Ashley & Strat Parrott Peche Pigtails & Crewcuts Pure Barre Memphis Rachel's Flowers and Gifts Randy Jefferson Catering Red Koi Japanese Cuisine Rendezvous RSVP Stationers RVC Outdoor Destinations Ryan Patrick Salon Savana Grace Photography Crady & Brad Schneider Shelby Dental Andrew Sichting Sign Soiree Marianne Smith SOB Hospitality Group Soul Fish St. Columba Episcopal Camp & Retreat Center Stones and Pearls Stovall Collection Sundara Wellness Center Sunrise Memphis Dr. Andy Surber Tennis Memphis The Art Project The Peabody Hotel

The Skin Clinics The Soap Factory—Midtown Tops BBQ University Club of Memphis John Vergos Victory Bicycle Studio Wallace Ann Sorrells Designs Wendy Adams Photography Bruce Williams Daniel Williams Jane Williams Shelby Wimberly Wings Gymnastics Abigail Wright Young Avenue Deli P.A. CASH DONATIONS Haley Annable Patricia Barker Heather Grosvenor John Huber Whitney Kilroy Katie Ratton Sharon Shipley Laney Williams ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB Co-Chairs: Mary Evelyn Fore, Jenn Gibbs, Ashley West Treasurer: Mary Catherine Moore MEMBERS The Barksdale Family The Barton Family The Beasley Family Kappi Beazley & Tom Beazley The Behnke Family The Blair Family The Bridge Family The Callahan Family The Colley Family The Fisher Family The Flechas Family The Fontenot Family The Fore Family Martha Frizzell & Kip Frizzell Tina Gault The Gibbs Family The Hardison Family Ann Herrod & Hank Herrod The High Family The Holmes Family The Ibled Family The Johnson Family Kathleen Lips & Allan Lips Terri McKenzie & Bill McKenzie The Laizure Family The Logan Family Lisa Maddox & Jim Maddox The Maddox Family Julie Markham, Brent Orr & Family The Martin Family Melody McAnally, John Lawrence & Family The McGlasson Family The McKenna Family The Meeks Family The Moore Family The Owen Family The Pace Family The Pretzer Family The Robertson Family

The Robinson Family Guadalupe Sacoto The Sacoto Family Lauren Scrugham, Brad Trotter & Family The Sheffer Family The Shipley Family Carolyn Smith Katy Smith, Bryan Smith & Family Molly Smith, Russell Smith & Family Evelyn Stevens & John Stevens The Thatcher Family Mary Nell Thompson PERFORMING ARTS BOOSTER CLUB President: Raven Bledsoe-Douglas Officers: Anna Blair, Annie Hulett, Elza McKenna MEMBERS Brenda Berry Anna Blair Lara Breen Sherri Calzia Linda & Jon Casello Ellen Daugherty Heather Grosvenor Emily Harris Susan McCord Liz McKee Elza McKenna Mary & Paul Morris Sherronda Rhyan William Sabol Crady Schneider John Thatcher Xiaojing Wang Jane Williams Mary Wilson

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LUKERS FOR LIFE: ALUMNI NEWS ON THE MEMPHIS MUSIC SCENE:

Jesse Wilcox Prepares for Album Launch

1981 Shiva Rea is the founder of Prana Vinyasa Yoga where she teaches Vinyasa flow yoga and yoga trance dance.

She was recently in town to teach at Delta Groove and see her best Saints friends: from left, Audrey Duff Overstreet, Kate Reid Surmeier, Rea, Elizabeth Wilkinson Gallini, Amy Amonette Huber, and Elena Jabbour Caron. Find Shiva on the web at shivarea.com.

Patrick Whitlock joined Williamson County Schools as their athletic director.

After 19 years of leading the Ravenwood High School boys basketball team (and 314 victories), the veteran coach began his new role as AD in June. A Vanderbilt graduate, Whitlock took over a young Ravenwood basketball program in 2006 after spending several seasons as part of the Pepperdine University men’s basketball staff. (Photo courtesy of Charles Pulliam, Williamson Herald)

2001 1992 GSL parent and alumna Kelly Martin was on 5th Avenue in NYC when she ran into former GSL teacher Lenore Hinson (left), who happened to be sporting vintage GSL Spirit Wear!

A Spanish teacher and coach at GSL from 20032006, Hinson is now at the Baccalaureate School for Global Education in Queens.

Peter Warren, co-founder of Office of Basic Architecture (OOBA), was GSL’s lead architect for construction of the school’s new playground enclosures and conversion of the Lower School Multipurpose Room (originally the school cafeteria) into new first grade classroom spaces.

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Elizabeth Ennis is the manager of institutional advancement at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and oversees all annual giving.

In addition, she serves as the Crystal Awards chair for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Memphis chapter.

Jesse Wilcox stopped by GSL this fall and had a moment to catch up with his former English and Latin Teacher Kimberly White.

Singer/songwriter and roots rock musician Jesse Wilcox ’09 will soon launch a solo album that is sure to make a mark on the Memphis music scene, and even after more than 15 years of performing at venues in and around the city, he still has fond memories of his first live performance—right here at GSL. “My music journey started in sixth grade when my dad put a guitar in my hands,” Wilcox recalls. Lessons at historic Memphis store Strings & Things followed, along with the formation of his first band, The Doorknobs, alongside eighth grade classmates Nick Riley (drums), Kenneth Piper (guitar), and Bobby Landman (bass).

They debuted in the Saints Gym at Friday Celebration’s 8th Grade Talent Show in May 2009.

“I remember everything like it was yesterday,” Wilcox says. “It was a pivotal moment because it was our first time performing in front of a crowd. We were extremely nervous. I remember the instant confidence we felt after seeing everyone’s reaction. That sticks with you.”

There were repeat shows at GSL in 2010 and 2011, and the band played together throughout his high school years at MUS, eventually cutting two records with noted Memphis producer Doug Easley.

The former Saints remain close friends today (as Lukers do). Wilcox continued playing throughout his college years at the University of Arkansas, and in subsequent bands China Gate and Daykisser. He’s played the Overton Park Shell, B-Side, Bar DKDC, Hernando’s Hideaway and more, and now he’s putting the final touches on the debut solo album that’s been in the works for the past year.

During the day he's working with another alum, Eric Martin ’84, at Martin Music and preparing for the album release. Stay tuned for the release date and the chance to see him live on stage in the coming months. You can follow him on Instagram @JesseWilcoxMusic and find him on the web at jessewilcox.com.

2005 Volleyball Coaches Meg Stephenson Burress and Ross Larson celebrate a Homecoming game win this fall.

The Doorknobs were invited back to GSL in 2010 after their debut performance the previous year. From left, Bobby Landman, Jesse Wilcox, parent Billy Riley, Nick Riley, and Kenneth Piper

and participated on the mock trial team. He is now attending Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and working on his master's in tax law.

Natalie Hendry Lamb and husband Zach welcomed baby Lucy Ellen on April 8.

They live in Kansas City.

2008 Tunkie Saunders and wife Abby welcomed baby Lila Rose on May 26.

2011 Emma Johnson married Evan Napier on May 24 at the Woodruff Fontaine House in Memphis. Saints classmates serving in the wedding party included Claire Sentilles Nabholz, Anna Johnson, and Mary Peyton Bell.

2010 Bailey Archey earned her bachelor’s degree in animal and dairy sciences and her doctorate of veterinary medicine at Mississippi State University. She also served as a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and has been appointed a policy advisor in USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs mission area, focusing on issues within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Andrew Crosby (pictured here with mom Elizabeth in Boulder’s Flatirons) is in business school at the University of Colorado.

Ian Reddick earned his J.D. in May from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He was honored with the Dean's Distinguished Service Award.

During school he ran the team for the service group Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

ALUMNI NEWS 2016 Lil Bird married Robert Weaver on October 25 at Calvary Episcopal Church.

They live in Memphis.

Edward Henley has moved back to Memphis to attend law school at the University of Memphis.

Mary Woodmansee moved to New York and is a senior associate with PwC.

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Dub Sorrells married Danielle Nevitt on February 22 in Dallas.

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Connor Anderson and wife Allyson Reed Anderson celebrated their one year wedding anniversary in June. Connor is an IT auditor and works as a staff consultant at A-LIGN in Montgomery, Ala. Bennett Barousse is attending medical school at Tulane School of Medicine.

Jerry Butler married Danyelle Franklin on March 27 in Memphis. Celebrating with Jerry (far left) were Head of Middle School Ellen Hendry and classmates Jeremy Bowers and Bralyn Horton.

Claire Pellegrin is editorin-chief of Volume 75 of the Emory Law Journal.

The Emory Law Journal publishes six issues each year on a variety of legal matters. Claire's Comment, "Ditching Deference: Redefining Particular Social Groups in the Wake of Loper Bright," will be published in the Journal. Claire was a summer associate at a law firm in New York City last summer and will graduate from Emory University School of Law in May 2026.

Avery Hastings lived in Orlando for the last four years and graduated from Rollins College, where he pitched for the college baseball team. This summer he moved to Charleston and got a job as a UGC (user-generated content) producer, working with large companies in the outdoor lifestyle industry to produce content for their social media, websites, and other digital platforms. He’s done professional photography for more than 15 NBA games, a PGA tournament, the Savannah Bananas, and the Memphis Redbirds.

Last year he also directed, shot, and produced his own documentary called The Mental Game about how college athletes balance personal lives and sports.

He adds this fun fact: “Since moving to Charleston, I’ve gotten to work a couple days on the set of the Netflix hit show Outer Banks as a stand-in actor for one of the bad guys in the upcoming season. I will appear in two different episodes in 2026!”

Ellie Sappington recently moved from Charleston to New York and is working in commercial insurance.

Will Woodmansee is a second year law student at Charleston School of Law and a staff editor for the Charleston Law Review.

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He plans to join Mississippi State University’s Bridges Undergraduate Research Program this spring.

ALUMNI NEWS 2019 Grace Ciaramitaro interned this summer with FutureSelf, which is an early-stage startup focused on helping college students explore who they are and where they’re going. She worked on development and marketing projects to help the company grow their presence and impact.

Abby Hough (far right) interned this summer at the MidSouth Development District, where she shadowed fellow alumnae Hannah Walker '13, the agency's Communications & Special Projects Manager, and Executive Director Anna McQuiston '85.

Caleb Isom is a junior majoring in mechanical engineering at Mississippi State University. He is involved in Men of Excellence and the National Society of Black Engineers, and has a leadership role as treasurer of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

He is doing a cooperative education internship program this fall in Suffolk, Va., for Garney Construction.

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Kylie Jackson is a junior journalism major at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a Dean’s List student and has served as an Orientation Leader, a member of VolTeam, and a representative for the Admissions Recruitment Program. Kylie enjoyed a life-changing study abroad experience in Prague this summer. She serves as recording secretary for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and is the president of the Black Student Union.

Haley Floyd was the recipient of a Memphis Parent 10 Under 20 Youth Impact Award and featured in the magazine’s Summer 2025 issue. She was selected for her work at Hutchison creating Pause for Paws, a program designed to create a culture of mental health support and healing through therapy dog interaction with students and faculty. (Photo courtesy Memphis Parent)

Chloe Warner earned a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. She also won the Congressional Art Competition, and her piece “Take the Veil” will be displayed in Rep. Steve Cohen’s office at the U.S. Capitol this year. She was honored at a special ceremony in Washington in June.

2021 Cate Bechtel is attending UT-Chattanooga and is working towards a BFA in drawing and painting.

Alex Lachica and Liam Martin earned the valedictorian and salutatorian honors this spring at Lausanne.

Hannah Dunlap earned her private pilot license.

She attends Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and is studying aviation science.

She is currently pursuing her instrument rating on her path to becoming a professional pilot.

Aniaya Perkins is a nursing major at Southern University in Baton Rouge. She was accepted into the honors college and is serving as a freshman ambassador in student government.

Virginia Unglesby, Millie Malone, Hannah Dunlap, and Haley Floyd completed the myExperience program through Hutchison’s Institute for Responsible Citizenship, in which qualified students embark on an interdisciplinary journey during high school to explore global issues.

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Luker classmates gathered at the St. Mary’s prom in the spring. Front row: Ella Riley, Virginia McLean, Maggie Linkous, Violet Renken, Lydia Ford, Evie Fore, Langston Scrugham, and Mary Clara Smith; back row: Townes Jones, Christopher Morice, Charlie Kofahl, Owens Unglesby, George Brewer, Gregory New, and Foster Houseal.

Cate Ciaramitaro was named Springfest Queen for St. Mary’s Episcopal School.

Pictured above are Cat Carney, Marin Thompson, Ava Cohen, Maggie Taylor, Cate Ciaramitaro, Sophia Wilson, Ana Thompson, Brooke Bechtel, and Amelia Simpson.

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Tom Crosby leads MUS's Civic Service Organization and Glover Patton was elected senior class president.

Jack Barger is president of CBHS’s Brothers Leadership Council, an organization devoted to making student life an unparalleled experience and creating an environment where each student can discover his place of belonging.

Harper Behnke received the Colgate University Book Award at Hutchison in the spring.

Nora Jacobs received the Wellesley College Book Award at Hutchison in the spring.

Andrew Strickland serves as a CBHS Brothers Leadership Council executive and made the varsity golf team.

Maggie Taylor was elected president of student government at St. Mary’s Episcopal School.

Aiden Orr is a 2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist at Lausanne Collegiate School.

Frank Plumley earned National Honor Society, Chemistry and Pre-Calculus Awards at CBHS, as well as the Sacred Heart Book Award. He has also been recognized as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.

Harper Behnke delivered her senior speech at Hutchison this fall, with some former GSL ’22 classmates (and family members) at hand to cheer her on: from left, Tom Crosby, Cate Ciaramitaro, Maggie Taylor, Libby Behnke ’27, Harper Behnke, Louise Behnke ’27, Betsy Halliday, and Glover Patton.

Mitchell Gilmore, Carter Wyatt, Michael Davis, Jack Barger, Thomas McGoff, Trent Heehs, and Frank Plumley were inducted into the CBHS National Honor Society chapter in April.

Need a decal for your car? Email kshelton@gslschool.org today!

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CLASS OF 2025 YEARBOOK SIGNING

St. Mary’s prom in April: Trent Heehs, Glover Patton, Cat Carney, Amelia Simpson, Marin Thompson, Brooke Bechtel, Maggie Taylor, Ana Thompson, Sophia Wilson, Ava Cohen, Cate Ciaramitaro, Tom Crosby, and Henry Thompson.

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Tehani Kuo was accepted into Ballet Memphis' new preprofessional trainee program called LEAP (Learning Experiences for Aspiring Professionals).

She has been training at Ballet Memphis for nine years. She also attended a Summer Intensive program with the Sarasota Ballet this past summer.

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Lucy Cothern was in Guys & Dolls with New Day Children’s Theatre in Collierville in April.

2024 Ty Merrell was selected to be a sophomore student ambassador at CBHS.

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Eleanor Fore and sister Margaret Fore ’23 stopped by campus in October and caught the end of the annual eighth grade girls vs. boys volleyball game.

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1 Grey Jancelewicz, Tehani Kuo, Hayes Smith, Ella Smith 2 Will Hagerman, Ronan Keough, Weller Fontenot 3 Morgan Lambert, Eleanor Fore, Ella Smith, Anna Grace Williams, Zoe Pretzer 4 Zachary Moore, Parker Taylor, Foster Gettys 5 Sam Shipley, Grey Jancelewicz, Ronan Keough 6 Callie Sanders, Zoë Johnson, Chandler Somerville 7 Chandler Somerville, Margaret Colley

SAINTS SUPERLATIVES SPECTACULAR STUDENTS Student Council 2025-26 8th Grade Presidents: Journey Rounds & Paul Blankenship 7th Grade VPs: Libby Behnke & Marshall Lawrence Secretary/Treasurer: Jack McKee 7th Grade Representatives: Julia Martin & Jonathan Young

2025 Norman S. Woodmansee Athlete of the Year Award Winners Will Hagerman ’25 & Zoe Pretzer ’25

6th Grade Representatives: Wimberly McMillon, Mac Blair, & Waverly McKenna 5th Grade Representatives: Annie Buckner & Graham Fisher Red & White Team Captains Cameron Gibbs & Mary Elizabeth Fisher (Red) Gabe Ratton & Lydia Reardon (White)

Fall Spirit Awards: Eighth Graders Gabe Ratton & Lilly Obasuyi

Seventh Grader Marshall Lawrence qualified as an individual runner to compete at the 2025 State Cross Country Meet in Knoxville.

Fourth Grader Londyn Funzie published a book this summer titled The Adventures of Londyn and Princess: A Ride in the Clouds. The book follows Londyn and her toy poodle, Princess, on a whimsical adventure and is available on Amazon.

Girls Tennis Shelby 7/8 League Division A Team Champions Individual Singles Champion: Seventh Grader Aideen Flynt

FANTASTIC FACULTY Second Grade Teacher Annie Chisholm and husband Ambrose welcomed Elijah ‘Eli’ Alexander Chisholm on August 21, 2025.

He’s pictured here with big brother Calvin.

Rhodes College graduate and Middle School Performing Arts Teacher Leslie Reddick was named in the list of “Rhodes Alumni Making a Difference in Memphis” published in Rhodes College’s special 100th anniversary magazine edition in 2025. She was honored for her work in education and professional theater in Memphis.

Little Lukers Assistant Teacher Jillian Avery married Reagan Wood on August 23, 2025.

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ALUMNI DESK

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LUKER

By Katie Stephenson McDermott ’03, Alumni Board Chair

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hen sitting down to write this letter, I knew this was not a task I could accomplish on my own. Maybe I was putting too much pressure on the content—this is just a short message from the GSL Alumni Association Board, after all—but more than anything, I knew that it takes more than one Luker to accurately communicate the experience of being a Luker. So, I did what any true Luker for Life would do—I reached out to my fellow classmates (yes, we are still in touch 20+ years after graduating from GSL) in an attempt to crowdsource an answer to a poignant but simple question: What does it mean to be a Luker?

Some responses will stay in the group text (it is for the best), but what stood out to me the most was the consistency of them all. That 22 years after we had graduated from GSL, the fondness with which we remembered this special school, this incredible community, remained. We discussed class trips and laps at Snowden Field when we didn’t listen quite that well to Coach Callahan. We laughed about embarrassing acolyte stories from Chapel (yes, I broke the candelabra during an unfortunate altar incident) and debated who broke the door tape on our class trip to Chicago (if you know, you know). We talked about being part of a community grounded in goodness and faith, and how even after all these years, we can still remember what it felt like to be an eighth grader, walking the halls and knowing that our time at this special place was coming to an end.

Reminiscing with these lifelong friends reminded me that what makes this place so special, what makes it so unique and indescribable, is the people. A people who believe in community, kindness, excellence and, above all else, a commitment to the foundation that has made this school what it is for more than 75 years, while also embracing a bold, ever-changing future. Buildings are built, classrooms will change, but what remains is the character of this school, malleable and forever shaped by the people that call it home. Because, at the end of the day, that is what it represents for so many of us.

Your Alumni Association Board has been hard at work reimagining our role and what it means to engage, connect, and promote our school community to an ever-growing alumni base. We are brainstorming new ways for alumni to support our school, and we are excited to announce the first-ever GSL Golf Tournament that will take place in September 2026. This event will be hosted by your GSL Alumni Association Board, with profits going to support the Anchor Fund. We believe in investing in our school community to honor its past and celebrate its future, and we hope you will join us for this inaugural event as a participant, sponsor, donor, and/or volunteer. Also, don’t forget to mark your calendars for May 8, 2026, for our big Alumni Reunion event in the Anchor Center. More information on these two great events coming soon!

There simply aren’t enough pages to share all of the incredible responses I got from my classmates on what it

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means to be a part of this community. But one response in particular stands out to me, and feels like the best way to end this message from your Alumni Board: “Being a Luker is a gift.” A gift that we must constantly pay forward, something those of us on the Alumni Association Board are acutely aware of as we prepare to take on new events and new ways to support the GSL community. I am thankful every day for the gift of a GSL education that my parents gave me more than 30 years ago. Today, my three daughters now walk those same halls—experiencing the same Luker magic and joyful learning that my classmates and I still remember so well. What a gift to be a part of this special place.

Alumni Association Board members discussed upcoming event plans in September. Front row: Alex Boggs '02, Audrey Darrohn '05, Katie McDermott '03, Kendall Franklin '04, Herb Cochrane '81; back: Travis Nauert '06, Scott Woodmansee '79, Isabelle Sharp '16, and Matt Sights '01.

2025-26 Alumni Board

Alex Boggs '02 Travis Nauert '06 Herb Cochrane '81 Francie Saunders '09 Audrey Webster Darrohn '05 Brian Schaffler '84 Cal Edge '10 Claire Sentilles '11 Kendall Jones Franklin '04 Isabelle Sharp '16 Mark Griffin '98 Matt Sights '01 John Henley '16 Scott Woodmansee '79 Ross Larson '05 Sisco Larson '03 Will Maddox '00 Katie Stephenson McDermott '03 (Chair)

IN MEMORIAM Larry Christopher Nicholson ’82 February 12, 1967–August 9, 2025 Chris Nicholson passed away August 9 after a brave battle with cancer. Chris played football and basketball at GSL and was a regular attendee at the school’s alumni reunions. Born in Philadelphia, Chris worked as Chris Nicholson, a digital creator in Bradenton, 9th Grade, 1982 Fla., at the time of his death. He leaves his wife Jenny and daughter Eva, who shared that he had been managing severe back pain for months before being diagnosed with cancer just days before his death. Eva wrote this tribute on Facebook: “We both know how widely he was loved and how many lives he touched. The outpouring of love and support to our family during this somber time has been greatly, greatly appreciated and we thank each and every loved one dearly.”

John W. Griffin ’95 March 21, 1980–August 28, 2025 John Griffin, a member of GSL’s last ninth grade graduating class, passed away August 28. Born in Memphis, he graduated from Christian Brothers High School and Queens College (now Queens University of Charlotte) in Charlotte, N.C., with a bachelor’s John Griffin, degree in accounting. He lived in 9th Grade, 1995 Jacksonville, Fla., and for the past 20 years, he worked as a finance manager for AECOM, a multinational environmental engineering company.

John was an avid sports fan. He loved University of Memphis football and basketball, adored his beloved Mets baseball team, and was very involved in coaching his daughters' soccer teams. He also played on a weekly adult league soccer team.

John is survived by his wife Ashley and his daughters Lauren and Chloe, all of Jacksonville. He is the son of longtime GSL 4th grade teacher Jane Williams and brother to Mark Griffin '98. He leaves them along with stepfather Bruce Williams '58 and stepbrother Daniel Williams '01; his father Walton (Sissie) Griffin of Memphis; his stepbrother Walter (Mary Ellen) Hoehn of Memphis; and many other beloved family members. Devoted to his wife and children, he will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched.

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Students were excited to have full run of the Lemaster Playground once the construction of the enclosure wall was completed this fall.

Second Graders Anderson Murphy, Andrew Pishko, and Adlai Hansmeyer get ready for a paper airplane launch during recess in October.