HARDING HAS A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR!
HARDING ACADEMY | FALL 2013
FOCUS
FOCUS Fall 2013
Harding Welcomes Newest Board Member, Hubie Smith
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Harding Academy is pleased to welcome Mr. Hubie Smith (’79) to our Board of Trustees. Hubie received an M.Ed. in athletic administration from the University of Memphis. He coached boys varsity basketball at Bartlett High School for 19 years and went on to coach at Belmont University, Lipscomb University, and Ensworth High School, and is currently the varsity boys basketball coach at Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tenn.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Don Nickleson, Chairman Kevin Chadwell Randy Frederick Katina Gaines (‘84) Chuck Hanson Gerald Jerkins Jay Shappley (‘70) Hubie Smith (‘79) Jennifer Webber (‘85) Angie Whitfield (‘84)
LEADERSHIP TEAM Trent Williamson Kevin Starks (‘93) Greg Howell Allen Gillespie (‘98)
He has an impressive coaching career and a passion for investing in young people. While at Bartlett he accumulated a record of 440-190. In his last eight seasons there, his teams won seven regular season district championships and five regional championships, made four trips to the TSSAA State Tournament, and won the 2001 AAA State Championship. At Ensworth his coaching record was 117-27. He led the Lady Tigers to two state championships and two state runners-up. He has received numerous district, regional, and state coach of the year honors. Our alumni remember Hubie best as an outstanding golfer and basketball player. He was the class of 1979’s Mr. Harding and Athlete of the Year. We are excited to welcome him back to the Harding family as a dynamic addition to the Board of Trustees. Hubie is married to DeeAnna (Bonner) Smith (’82) and they have three children, Rebecca, Rachel, and Adam.
Melanie Semore
“I am honored to join the board of Harding Academy. Harding believes that
Bonnie Jamerson
God is powerfully present and at work in Memphis, and I am passionate
Doug Pinkerton
about joining this journey with Trent Williamson and his team.”
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Page 2 - Acknowledgements
Page 11 - Honor Societies
Page 20 - Harding Highlights
Page 3 - Letter from the President
Page 12 - Student Art Collective
Page 22 - Female Athlete of the Year
Page 4 - Mission: Honduras
Page 13 - Visual Arts Has Historic Year
Page 23 - Athletics Sets Records
Page 6 - “The Bridge”
Page 14 - Charlotte’s Web
Page 24 - Athletic Signings
Page 7 - STEM Quest
Page 15 - Creating the Dream / Ken Cox
Page 25 - Jr. High Athletics Highlights
Page 8 - Class of 2013 Excels
Page 16 - Music Honors
Page 26 - Taste of Harding
Page 10 - Remembering “Miss” Pat Bowie
Page 17 - Stealing the Spotlight
Page 28 - Alumni Connections
“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9 NIV). Last year we flooded Facebook and Twitter with the hashtag #HardingStrong. In this issue of FOCUS you will see that we had an incredibly strong year. The academic performance of our students was impressive, with seniors being accepted to MIT, Duke, Vanderbilt, West Point, and Air Force Academy, and receiving numerous scholarships to Christian universities. As always, our kids excelled throughout the year in a variety of fine arts and athletic competitions. Our donors were extremely generous, with total giving exceeding that of any year in our sixty-year history. We are living one of the strongest times in Harding’s story. However, one part of the verse from Joshua 1:9 that we often drop for the sake of brevity (in our Twitter-based world) may have been the most important one for us . . . “wherever you go.” We had our first school-led mission trip overseas this year. A group of 29 students, teachers, and parents went to Honduras as the hands and feet of Jesus. I was privileged to experience this first-hand and to work alongside our students, loving others in the name of Jesus Christ. God was “with us” over 1,000 miles from home. “Wherever you go” may also be the most significant part for us in a completely opposite way . . . by staying right we are. As we have fully embraced our calling to be a unifying presence in the most central location possible for Memphis and the surrounding area, we have seen our story resonate with family after family who have toured our campuses. Division has always plagued Memphis, but local families are inspired by a place that unifies students from different neighborhoods, church backgrounds, ethnicities, and socio-economic settings. We are attracting the attention of families that have their choice of schools, both academically and financially, and they are choosing Harding. These families see us as the future of Memphis and they want to be part of it. “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid” . . . to stay right where you are. I can see clearly that God is with us. May He be glorified in all we do. cademy.
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"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
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a group of twenty-one Harding Academy students and eight sponsors including school president, Trent Williamson, went on Harding Academy’s first-ever medical mission. Working with Ambassadors for Christ, a mission effort supported by the Smyrna Church of Christ, this eager group rolled up their sleeves and learned very quickly what the Lord had planned for them.
The highlight of the trip for me was watching our students interact with the children. They colored, read books, played fútbol (soccer), painted faces and fingernails, and shared VBS songs from two different worlds. All the children, ages one to eighteen, Honduran and American, had huge smiles and happy faces. Our students embraced the jobs they were asked to do and gave these children love and attention that helped show God’s love.
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Our adventure began in Tegucigalpa (Te-gu-chi-gapa). Upon arrival, we took a quick tour of the clinic/church building and then we went straight to work sacking dried food to give to people in the area. Afterwards, there was time for a cultural excursion to visit la Basílica de Suyapa, the main cathedral of Tegucigalpa.
DAY 2-3:
The next day, we were off to Reitoca, a little pueblo (town) in the mountains. After the ride that jostled us every which way but loose, we finally arrived at a simple hotel that provided basic amenities, like indoor plumbing (sort of), a breakfast buffet (granola bars and PBJ), and even an alarm clock (aka, the rooster that started crowing at 2 a.m.). But, amazingly enough, we LOVED being in Reitoca. Working at the clinic was frustrating at times because there were so many needs that we couldn’t fulfill, such as distributing Tylenol to people that should probably have a hip replacement. However, the people were so thankful for what we gave them.
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On Sunday, we had a wonderful time worshiping God with the church in Tegucigalpa. The message was delivered in Spanish, but we had a combined bilingual communion and song service. After the worship service, it was nice to sit back and watch our students as they talked to the church members, their brothers and sisters in Christ. The feeling of camaraderie filled our spirits. Later that day, we had the opportunity to visit El Picacho, a national park dedicated to meditation and prayer with huge statue of Jesus that one can see for miles. The view of the city was vast and beautiful. Our next stop was to “el mercado” to buy some souvenirs; then we went back to the clinic and hospital to pass out plates of hot food. People had been waiting there for hours for medical attention, and having some food to eat was a blessing.
DAY 5:
Monday was our most emotionally challenging day. In the morning, we cooked and prepared plates of food, wrapped them up, and went to the city dump. The boys passed out food and water to the people that live there. (Yes, families really live at the dump.) For our safety, the women had to stay in the van, but no words were uttered. Honestly, what could we have said? Tears flowed freely from us all. Seeing the hills of garbage, the filthy children and animals, and the circling vultures knocked the breath out of our chests. I thought I had prepared myself for the hopelessness that I would feel, but watching it in person was gut-wrenching. When the plates of food ran out, we drove up to the mountains and passed out the bags of food that we had sacked on our first day in Honduras. The people there were so grateful for the dried beans, rice, spaghetti, coffee, canned goods, etc. It’s hard to imagine how people can function living in such desolate places, but they expressed great joy. It reminds me that true joy doesn’t come from having material things, but rather the love of family, the assistance of community and friends, and our God and Father.
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” (1 John 3:17).
When I think of our time in Honduras, I remember watching our students falling in love with the people. Maybe not everyone speaks the same language fluently, and maybe our cultures are totally different, but we can all worship the same Creator. When we arrive in Heaven, we will worship the same Lord and Redeemer with the same Spirit. I’m thankful that our students had the opportunity to appreciate a different culture and language, but I am most thankful that our students were able to serve whole-heartedly. Day by day, God shared his love, regardless of language, culture, or geography. For as John said, “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:18).
As short as our trip was, it made a BIG difference in the lives of the people of Honduras. But, I believe that the trip had the greatest impact on our students. Our lives have been forever changed because God loves us, and we were able to share that love with others.
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New Steps for Lower School More “firsts” were seen in lower school as the sixth grade graduation changed formats and became “The Bridge” and Open House Night became “Stem Quest.”
“There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
y began a new tradition On May 7, Harding Academ nsition from the lower for its students as they tra l at the end of their 6th school to the upper schoo remony called “The grade year. The special ce p lp students bridge the ga Bridge” is designed to he the in ries of their years between precious memo ement of their future at lower school and the excit ed mpus. The evening featur Harding’s upper school ca t, from our school presiden a slideshow, a message by d ecial comments rea Trent Williamson, and sp about every child as he 6th and 7th grade teachers ite, wooden bridge. The or she crossed over a wh nts’ by an exhibit of the stude ceremony was followed sters and a reception in lower school memory po nderful evening for the the courtyard. It was a wo s to reflect on their time children and their familie y look forward to the next in the lower school as the at Harding Academy. phase of their education
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Harding Academy’s lower school took a new approach to the traditional Open House. In the past, Open House was a time to visit children’s classrooms and see some of their best work on display. Most parents would come to the building, visit their child’s classroom, and leave. The teachers and administrators of the lower school wanted Open House to act as a unifying event: bringing parents and children of all ages and grade levels to EVERY classroom on campus. An increasing interest in teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics using project-based learning became the springboard for an exciting new event called STEM Quest! The work for STEM Quest began six weeks before the actual event. Students from 18 months of age through sixth grade worked with their teachers to come up with BIG questions about a variety of science topics. These questions ranged from: “Can simple machines be used to make a roller coaster?” to “What is the life of a ladybug like?” The children worked together to explore these questions and develop creative projects that incorporated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The results
STEM QUEST! were unbelievable: a cow the children could actually “milk,” a student-created mini-amusement park, a beaver dam made from real wood, and so much more! To encourage children and their parents to visit other classrooms, each child was given a STEM Quest notebook to take on a tour of the school. The children explored other class projects, made notes of things they learned, and got stickers in their notebook to earn special prizes. Lower school families were not the only ones involved in STEM Quest. Math and science students from the upper school visited each lower school location. These talented students had participated in the University of Memphis STEM competition and brought their projects to share with Harding’s younger students. LEAP class instructors were also in attendance. They did experiments and showed children ways to continue to learn about about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through enriching after-school experiences. STEM Quest was an exciting learning experience shared by all of Harding Academy.
“We made roller coasters called “Sudden “I thought the best way to make apple juice was Death”, “Brooklyn Bridge”, and “Thriller.” with a hammer, but the juicer was the best!” – Ivy, Miss Dorothy’s PK class – Nash, Mrs. Adkin’s 4th grade class 7
CLASS of 2013 EXCELS
HONOR GRADUATES Alec Anderson, valedictorian, Jonathan Chapman, salutatorian, Re’me’sh Adams, Holly
Barwick, James Chapman, Krystopher Dyer, Evan Gilbert, Emily Hanson, Glenn Hill, Austin King, Graham Kiser, Ryan Luttrell, Maria Matos, Brenna McKee, Morgan Miller, Salih Placo, William Sisson, Nathan Stanford, Denise Viner, Mallory Waterman, Irris Williams, and Darine Yusuf Valedictorian, Alec Anderson
Salutatorian , Jonathan Chapman
Congratulations to Harding Academy’s 2013 Honor Graduates! They have not only achieved the highest academic level in their class but they have done so with impressive resumes of additional activities and service.
NATIONAL MERIT AWARDS
SCHOLAR ATHLETES
AWARD FOR APRIL
Congratulations to our 2013 Scholar Athletes of the Year, Mallory Waterman and Alec Anderson
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Harding Academy General Scholarship (Glenn Hill and Alec Anderson were acknowledged in the previous issue.)
Alec Anderson: Finalist Adam Deas: Commended Emily Hanson: Commended National Merit Finalists represented about one percent and Commended Students about five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 competition by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
MR & MISS HARDING Ryan Luttrell and Morgan Miller let their light shine at Harding. While they are both honor graduates, they are best known for their smiles. Throughout our halls, they always have a kind word and are always prepared to lead by example. They have a love of service and spend many hours working with their respective churches and youth groups. Both took the journey to Honduras this past spring and have helped lay the groundwork for future missions. We are proud of our 2013 Mr. and Miss Harding!
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2013 ATHLETES of THE YEAR Congratulations to Harding’s 2013 Athletes of the Year, Nathan Stanford and Kaylah Keys.
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Just a few of the universities Harding seniors will attend this fall: MIT, Duke, Vanderbilt, West Point, Air Force, Rhodes, UT Knoxville, Memphis, Ole Miss, Harding, Lipscomb, Union, Mississippi State, Central Arkansas, & more! 9
Harding Remembers “Miss” Pat Bowie “Miss” Pat Bowie, a person known and loved by thousands of former students at Harding Academy, went home to be with Jesus on July 19, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Harding’s longest serving president, Dr. Harold Bowie, but perhaps is as well known as the supervisor of Harding’s preschool programs for more than 30 years. One of her grandsons recalled how excited his kindergarten class was when “Miss” Pat, his grandma, came to visit. The following day, the same excitement was expressed by Kurt Kleier (’87), calling from California. All kindergartners loved a visit from “Miss” Pat, and apparently they still remember the fun she brought to their classroom. “Miss” Pat and Dr. Bowie served Harding Academy for 37 years. They arrived in the fall of 1961 with their four children, Stephen Bowie (’70), Sherri Bowie Spain (’73), Bobby Bowie (’74), and Molly Bowie Cook (’78). They were blessed with eleven grandchildren, Andrew Bowie (’94), Leigh Bowie Glenn (’97), Stephen Bowie, Sadie Spain Ferrante (’96), Sunny Spain Watt (’98), Sarah Spain Sullins (’99), Stevie Spain, Aidan Bowie, Brand Cook, Jordan Cook, Michal Cook, and eleven great-grandchildren. “Miss” Pat was Harding’s first lady during Dr. Bowie’s tenure as president. She hosted the faculty for Christmas events and many other special occasions. Anyone showing up at a mealtime always had a seat at their table, generally dining on her red special guest plate. It’s a rare faculty member or spouse from those years who doesn’t still pull out a Pat Bowie recipe from time to time. Quoting her obituary, “She enjoyed hard work from her early years to her last moments. She had a passion for helping people and made everyone she met feel special. She enjoyed her garden, her swings, her kitchen, her family, and her dog, Bessie.” Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Harold and “Miss” Pat Bowie Scholarship Fund. www.hardinglions.org/donate
Class Acts Faculty and Staff Awards 2013
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Laura Burns “Miss” Pat Bowie Early Childhood Teacher of the Year;” Betty Bates; Jewel Sisson; Michelle McWilliams, Staff Member of the Year; Staci Crouse, Mrs. Terry Ellers Teacher of the Year; Jane Morgan, Mrs. Betty Bates Teacher of the Year; Phillip Shockley, Sisson Award for Teaching Excellence.
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Honor Society Harding Academy’s New Inductees
The National Honor Society (grades 10 - 12, National Junior Honor Society (grades 7 - 9) and the National Elementary Honor Society (grades 5 - 6) held induction ceremonies in February. The induction of new members into the National Honor Society is one of the most important traditions associated with any chapter and is also a special event for the student and school. Congratulations to our new inductees.
National Honor Society new inductees
Thank you to their sponsors: Chris Dahllberg, Leanna Hawley, and Jessica Chisholm for upper school and Alyssa Hall for lower school.
National Junior Honor Society new inductees
National Elementary Honor Society new inductees - Cordova
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STUDENT ART COLLECTIVE 2013 with guest alumna Jenna David (‘06)
The Upper School Student Art Collective was an evening of fine food, fine music, and fine art. Senior fine arts students showcased portfolios and all other art students had at least one piece on display. Students once again sold ceramic cups they created to benefit the Pearl House Ministry in West Africa.
Jenna David (‘06) is pictured with Stace y (Knouff) Smith (‘87), Harding ’s advanced art tea cher.
What is the purpose of horror and evil in stories? How do monsters, demons, and villains add to the good, if at all, of tales? These pieces contain Jenna’s reactions and thoughts to these proposed questions. Most of her research on storytelling and myth-making comes from authors such as J. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. “By creating these pieces, I am exploring the necessity of myth-making and story-telling for humanity, especially in contemporary culture, from the mythopoeic perspective.” – Jenna David 12
VISUAL ARTS HAS HISTORIC YEAR Harding Students received more Scholastic Art Awards than ever along with over $255,000 scholarship offers from Memphis College of Art. This has been an historic year for the visual arts department at Harding Academy. Merritt, Sarah Chow, L-R: Savannah Stanford, Ryan Lexie Ezell, Zach Collins, r, lkne Fau Shelley Doss, Quinton Shae Tyler, and Amy Crawford
Each year Harding Academy students compete in the Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards along with students from schools all across our region. Students recently took a field trip to the Brooks Museum to see the winning works. Pictured above are Harding students who were honored with Silver and Gold Key Awards as well as Honorable Mentions.
SHELLEY DOSS was one of three students in the state of Tennessee who won national portfolio awards. She was awarded a Silver Key for her portfolio “Bones” in the national ceremonies at Carnegie Hall in New York, N.Y. and the Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $70,000 by Memphis College of Art.
TWO Gold Portfolio Awards - SHELLEY DOSS - Photography
AMY CRAWFORD was awarded the Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $64,000 by Memphis College of Art.
Gold Key Portfolio Award - AMY CRAWFORD - Photography Silver Key Award - LEXIE EZELL - Pottery Honorable Mention - SHAE TYLER - Pottery Honorable Mention - SARAH CHOW - Drawing Honorable Mention - LEXIE EZELL - Pottery Honorable Mention - RYAN MERRITT - Pottery Honorable Mention - ZACH COLLINS - Drawing Honorable Mention - QUINTON FAULKNER - Drawing
SAVANNAH STANFORD was awarded the Faculty Scholarship in the amount of $48,000 by Memphis College of Art. ABIGAIL ADKINS was awarded the Portfolio Award Scholarship in the amount of $36,000 by Memphis College of Art. KIMBERLY GARROUTTE was awarded the Portfolio Award Scholarship in the amount of $36,000 by Memphis College of Art. BRITTANY BETHEL received portfolio acceptance to the School of Architecture at UT Knoxville. DARINE YUSUF received portfolio acceptance to the School of Architecture at UT Knoxville.
Honorable Mention - SAVANNAH STANFORD - Painting
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CHARLOTTE’S WEB
In the April production of E.B. White’s timeless favorite, Charlotte’s Web, students in grades 4-8 brought Wilber the pig (Jackie Hayder) to life. The set designed by Paul Hayes (‘77) and Jeff Frizzell made it possible to show-off Charlotte (played by Bethany Stone) and her babies (Anna Zyriek, Olivia Parkhurst, and Maddie Canterbury) on a life-size spider web, peering over Zuckerman’s barn.
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CREATING THE DREAM:
THE 60 TH ANNIVERSARY MUSICAL REVUE
An original musical was produced in honor of Harding’s 60th anniversary featuring songs from these shows: Fiddler on the Roof, Seussical the Musical, The Music Man, South Pacific, Annie Get Your Gun, Oklahoma!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, and Wicked. Six alumni were highlighted (above L-R) Diane Viner Sparks (’01), Forrest Hughes (’12), John Frizzell (’12), Cary McClurg (’09), Britney Thornton (’07), and Scott Frizzell (’07). Bravo!
KEN COX RECEIVES GOLDEN HAMMER AWARD A reception honoring Mr. Ken Cox was hosted in February prior to the final performance of Harding’s winter musical production Creating the Dream. Over 100 guests assembled to celebrate Ken’s many contributions to the school. During intermission of the evening performance tributes were given in Ken’s honor. Mrs. Melanie Semore gave an overview of Ken’s 30-year tenure. Dr. Harold Bowie, former president of Harding and the person who hired Ken, recalled the diverse duties he had given him—all done with excellence and skill. Mrs. April Gillespie Emerson (’96), representing the many students who appeared in Cox productions, spoke of his strength as a director. Mr. Chris Dahlberg, fellow teacher and co-worker on set construction, presented Ken with The Golden Hammer Award, recalling their expert hammer-throwing skills, honed during late night building sessions. Harding’s president Trent Williamson completed the ceremony by presenting Mr. Ken Cox with a Harding Academy Bible engraved with his name. Ken is pictured left with Paul Shanklin (‘81) and Angie Janes Shanklin (‘82) at the reception.
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LOWER SCHOOL FINE ARTS NIGHT
Students in lower school fine arts programs showcased their talents at the 2013 Fine Arts Night. The fifth and sixth grade students in the recorder consort were proud to debut sopranino, alto, and bass recorders in addition to the customary soprano recorders. A wide variety of art by students in EC - grade 6 was also on display. “Twelve Angry Pigs,” with references to Charlotte’s Web, was a perfectly timed skit performed by a lower school drama group. The voices of the lower school choir, under the direction of Mr. Jim Chester (guest clinician) and Mrs. Patsy Lane (lower school music teacher), energized the audience. 16
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HARDING Highlights Kelsey Force received Sta te and Grand recognition at the 2013 Duk e TIP cerem at Vanderbilt ony University in May.
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ATHLETICS Best of the Preps
FEMALE ATHLETE of the year
KAYLAH KEYS The 2013 Best of the Preps Female Athlete of the Year is our own Kaylah Keys. Her dedication to athletic excellence is clear and we are very proud of her well deserved recognition. On January 11, in a home basketball game against FACS, Kaylah scored her 2,253rd point breaking the record previously held by Juana Brown (‘97) to become our school’s all time scorer. She finished her career with 2,538 points.
“Kaylah played both volleyball and basketball, leading their teams to state championships multiple times and has an impressive list of awards and accolades. When she is not on the court with Harding, she is playing competitively.” — Coach Becky Starks In 2010 the Lady Lions won their first and only State Championship in girls basketball and Kaylah Keys, as a freshmen, was named MVP. She later went on to be named a Miss Basketball Finalist and a Best of the Preps Finalist for three consecutive years. Kaylah also holds records for most career three-pointers 22
and free throws made. She graduated with the most successful senior class in Lady Lion history, having won 96 games in four years including four District Championships, two Region Championships and one State Championship. On April 17 Kaylah signed a scholarship to play basketball at High Point University in North Carolina. Despite her athletic accomplishments, Kaylah did not settle to hang her hat on her athletic achievements alone; instead she pushed herself to achieve more than she thought she could academically by enrolling in AP Chemistry and the new Spanish IV class that would require a significant increase in coursework. Despite the rigorous athletic demands, she did well. Both her Spanish IV and her AP Chemistry teacher applaud Kaylah for her tenacious work ethic. Beyond athletics and academics, Kaylah is also an impressive leader and role model on our campus. To be such a strong young lady, Kaylah has an incredibly compassionate and thoughtful heart. She is a positive influence and is intentional about encouraging others to live up to their potential. In four years of varsity basketball Kaylah has left her mark and will always be remembered as one of the greatest athletes to ever wear the Harding uniform.
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BOWLING 8-5, finished third in our region earning trip to State. Jeanette Novy had high series with a 541.
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BASEBALL 33-9, District Champions, Regional Tournament Champions, State Runner-up. First District Championship since
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Nathan Stanford
2008, back-to-back Region Champions and State Runner-up. Five of our seven seniors signed to play baseball at the college level. Parks Flowers holds the school record for home runs at 31.
BASKETBALL: Kaylah Keys
Jack Hurdle - hits in a season with 53 Parks Flowers - career runs scored, 140 Parks Flowers - career triples, 13 Zach Beasley - career at bats, 424 Zach Beasley - career singles, 108 Al Stevens - season coach wins, 33
VOLLEYBALL: Kaylah Keys
TRACK Five school records were broken this year. Mack Weaver (12th) Discus 161-06 Paul Cameron (11th) Triple Jump 44-10.50 BOYS 4x100 Relay 44:32 Christian Santiago (11th) Jesse Adkins (10th) Calvin Austin III (8th) Christian Enochs (12th) Girls- 4x200 Relay 1:48.05 Imani Harris (9th) Ellie Arnett (10th)
BOYS 4x200 Relay 1:30.80 Christian Santiago (11th) Paul Cameron (11th) Calvin Austin III (8th) Christian Enochs (12th) Kelsey Evans (12th) Cami Bea Austin (9th)
TENNIS Tori Hooker (pictured above) finished the regular season with only one district singles loss. She was the District Champion, West Region Singles Champion, and State Semi-finalist.
TENNIS: Tori Hooker
ALL METRO TEAMS BASEBALL: Riley Echols, Parks Flowers, Jack Hurdle and Nathan Stanford BOYS TRACK: Paul Cameron, Jonathan Flatt, Brayden Shelby, Mack Weaver, 4 x 100 Relay team (Cristian Santiago, Jesse Adkins, Calvin Austin, Christian Enochs) and 4 x 200 Relay team (Cristian Santiago, Paul Cameron, Calvin Austin, Christian Enochs) GIRLS TRACK: Brittany Bright, 4 x 100 Relay team (Imani Harris, Ellie Arnett, Cami Bea Austin, Kelsey Evans) SOFTBALL: Mary Collins and Kelsi Elkins BOYS SOCCER: Ryan Merritt and Heath McCurdy 23
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BOWLING SUPERSTARS The Lady Lions bowling team capped off a great season with a trip to the State
tournament in Smryna, Tenn. This was Harding’s first trip in four years. The Lady Lions finished the regular season 8-4 in the D-II Bowling League losing only to the eventual State champions and runners-up. Pictured: front row (left to right) Chanel Morris, Alex Stewart, Savannah Stanford, Jeanette Novy. Back row: (Left to right) Brittany Bethel, Brittany Bright, Kristian Hassell, Coach Kevin Kelley, Jennifer Nichols, Laura Newberry, Bethany Stone
ATHLETE SIGNINGS
Mac Weaver signs with Vanderbilt (football) and Zach Collins signed with the University of Memphis (football).
Kaylah Keys signs with High Point University (basketball)
Christian Enochs signs with Carson Newman University (football).
Cameron Avery signs with Harding University (soccer).
Nathan Stanford signed with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Jack Hurdle signs with Northeast Mississippi Community College (baseball).
David Allen and Jerrell Williams sign with Cumberland University (football).
Not Pictured: Mallory Church signed with Bellhaven University (volleyball).
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A record five Harding seniors signed to play baseball post high school. Three signings took place in the fall semester 2012 and two took place in the spring of 2013. Jack Hurdle (Northeast Mississippi Community College), Zach Beasley (Harding University), Parks Flowers (Union University), and Riley Echols (University of Central Arkansas). Nathan Stanford (U.S. Air Force Academy).
Kytrell Williams signed with Motlow College (football).
Noah Wallace signs with Freed-Hardeman University (cross country).
ATHLETICS
JR. HIGH SPRING 2013 HIGHLIGHTS THE 8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL team was the Shelby 7-8 League Champions with a record of 15-7. All Tournament selections were Sarah Luttrell and Courtney Brown; tournament MVP was Kaitlin Echols.
THE 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL team was also Shelby 7-8 League Champions. All Tournament selections were Casey Harford and Parker Shikle; tournament MVP was Calvin Austin III. The team entered the tournament as the #5 seed, but defeated Briarcrest to advance to the semi-finals and then defeated #1 seeded MUS to advance to the championship round. They beat St. George’s to become the tournament and league champions.
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had a very successful girls season, placing first in all four regular season meets. The boys track team placed first in three of four regular season meets. At the championship meet held at MUS in early May, the girls finished third out of eleven teams and the boys finished second out of eleven teams. In the post season, Antoinette Lewis threw a new school record in the shot put of 41’ 7”. Sarah Luttrell lead the girls teams with exceptional performances in the high jump, 1600m, 800m and 4 x 400m relay. Calvin Austin III excelled in the long jump, 200m, and relays. 25
--Taste of Harding Sets a Record -The fourth annual Taste of Harding was welcomed by beautiful weather and over 600 Harding family and friends at the Agricenter’s Farmer’s Market Barn. Twenty-two of our most popular local vendors provided delicious samplings of foods from Greek to Mexican, steak to sushi, as well as pizza, barbecue, catfish, ice cream, cakes, and more! Visiting was done in lines as guests hurried to sample their favorites and then try out some new dishes. It was a delightful atmosphere. Entertainment was provided by the Morgan Briar Bluegrass Band with a li!le help from our school president as he did a short rendition of Rocky Top for our crowd. Harding’s own jazz and chorus ensembles performed in their own tent to a dinner crowd and did an amazing job. We are very grateful for our many sponsors and guests who made this evening a first class success. Our 2013 event was the most successful to date raising over $92,000. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help to support the Harding Fund for Excellence.
-- Jim and Julie Chester, 2013 Esprit de Corps Award -This year Harding was pleased to honor Jim and Julie Chester as our 2013 Esprit de Corps award recipients, the highest honor bestowed by Harding Academy. These two certainly embody the definition of Esprit de Corps. In fact, this dynamic duo practically define Harding Academy! Together, they have given almost
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three quarters of a century in service to Harding--so far!--because they are still very much a part of the fiber of the school. Julie came to Harding in 1966 to teach in our elementary program. Jim came three years later when Dr. Bowie made him an offer he couldn’t refuse: double the work and half the salary. He accepted and came to Harding to teach and direct choruses. Julie later moved to the Cherry Road campus to serve as librarian; and in that position, she transformed the library into a student-centered information hub. Their partnership is practically legendary. They traveled thousands of miles on chartered buses, used yards of tape on hotel doors, went church-to-church on Wednesday nights, labored over All-West audition results, and visited Disney World more times than normal people ever do. They were side by side every step of the way. Jim and Julie Chester modeled the kind of excellence for which Harding Academy strives and they continue to serve today. They have five beautiful grandchildren, two of whom a!end Harding. Jim recently performed “Silly Songs” with Olivia and Elena at the 2013 Spring Grandparent Coffee. He has also been the guest clinician for the lower school chorus for the past four years. You may also see him around the Cherry Road campus substitute teaching in chorus or driving a bus. You may see them both at Cherry Road Early Childhood— Jim playing a guitar or Julie reading “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” And on Wednesday evenings, he still joins the chorus at area church performances. One way or another, you will see them at Harding!
--Mr. Alan Pritchard, 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award-This year we are proud to honor Alan Pritchard as our 2013 Distinguished Alumnus. Alan was part of our school from its inception, his father being one of the men who dreamed the dream of Memphis Christian School beginning in 1949. Four years later this man was part of the first student body on opening day, September 8, 1952. From Be!y Copeland (‘66) “As far as I can tell, he is a member of the only group that was ever given a bath at school. I witnessed their snowball fight as it turned into a mudball free-for-all. I watched our first principal, Mrs. Powers, march the boys inside and make them take a bath!“ He was a part of Harding’s first football team. There was only one person who had played before, and he only weighed 120 pounds. Our honoree was a giant in comparison. He was 6’1” and weighed 140 pounds on a heavy day. He graduated in 1960. He returned to teach at Harding in the fall of ‘72 and taught 7th and 8th graders at the Holmes Road location. The following year he became the varsity and the junior varsity basketball coach. Let it be known that Harding defeated MUS in their last game that year!
The 2013 Taste of Harding Restaurant Winners LION’S CHOICE DeJAVU Creole South Restaurant BEST SIGNATURE DISH Frost Bake Shop BEST TASTE Vinegar Jim’s
The 2013 Taste of Harding Award Recipients DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS Alan Pritchard ESPRIT DE CORPS AWARD Jim and Julie Chester
When Coach Pritchard had an accident during a the beginning of a ballgame and had to go to the hospital, nothing would stop him from coming back with two minutes remaining to see the game through. The man is a true competitor. From Hubie Smith (‘79) “The truth of the ma!er was that I actually coached us the first three quarters, and we were ahead starting the 4th quarter when Coach Pritchard returned to the bench from the hospital. We ended up losing the game. I kidded him that if he would have stayed at the hospital that I would have go!en my first win as a coach (as a student).”
Jim and Julie Chester, Esprit de Corps Award
He loves to tell people what a terrible teacher he is, but we know be!er. His presentations are peppered with humor, skill, and classic timing. Teachers don’t learn this trait. It’s a gi#. Alan is married to Mrs. Freda Pritchard. They have three grown children, Michelle Hooper (’91), Lisa Pritchard (’94), Chris Pritchard (’94), and four precious grandchildren.
Alan Pritchard, Distinguished Alumnus Award
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A Note from the Alumni Relations Office Dear Friends, Lisa Knox Greer (‘82) and I want to announce that we will be working together as Directors of Alumni Relations during the 2013-2014 year. Lisa’s addition will link us to some of the largest groups of alumni in Harding’s history. She has worked as assistant to the president for the past several years. The Back-toSchool Bash and the Harding 5K are both her projects. A former Athlete of the Year, Lisa has a natural love for sports. Much of the growing school spirit is due to Lisa. I am eagerly anticipating my retirement at the end of 2014. I have enjoyed being a student, a Harding parent, a teacher, a director of admissions, and now a director of alumni relations. It’s been a wonderful ride. I will continue to enjoy plays, concerts, and athletic events and hope to see you there, too. Ten grandchildren now await visits from Grandma and Pop! Blessings, Betty Bird Copeland (‘66)
Alumnus Hires Alumnus It recently came to our attention that Dr. Jere Yates, a graduate from 1959, had hired Dr. Ben Postlethwaite, a graduate from 1991, to join the Pepperdine faculty in Malibu, Ca. Although 32 years separate their time at Harding Academy, Jere and Ben left a distinct imprint on their high school. Jere was a member of Harding’s first graduating class. He was named Mr. Harding, was the quarterback of the first football team, and was a class officer. Jere’s classmate Mr. Alan Pritchard recalls that Jere was the only member of the football team who had ever played before. He was the quarterback and the kicker! Ben was a member of the National Forensics League and a Thespian during his high school years. His senior year he was voted “Wittiest” and commented, “I see wit as finding humor in ordinary people and situations.” He was a member of the group that frequented the now defunct Dutch Pancake House on Perkins. Jere completed his 44th year at Pepperdine in May of 2013. In 1973 he started Pepperdine’s program in Organizational Behavior and Management in the College of Business Administration. He just finished his second stint as chairman of the department. The division suite housed in the Center for Communication and Business is named the “Jere E. Yates Chairman’s Suite” in recognition of his role as founding chairman. Jere hired Ben in the fall of 2011 to teach Organizational Behavior and other classes. Jere writes, “Ben gets outstanding marks from his students in all his courses. He is publishing in top-tier journals. He is doing groundbreaking work in teaching a First Year Seminar in Entrepreneurship where he involves freshmen in research.” Ben’s journey from his undergraduate degree to his doctorate included working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), managing a county ambulance service is West Virginia, an MS in Health Management from Imperial College in London, and finally the PhD in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. 28
Newspaper Editor and Now Author Vince Vawter On May 14, 2013, a large group gathered at Booksellers in Memphis to hear Vince Vawter (‘63) talk about his recently released book, Paperboy. Graduates from the 60s peppered the audience to hear the story behind the book and stood in line to get their books autographed by their former classmate. Paperboy is the story of a young Memphis boy growing up in the late 50’s in a part of the city now called Central Gardens. The author says each character was based on people he knew with one exception, Mr. Spiro. This character, he says, is based on the grown-up version of Vince Vawter himself. For those of us who knew Vince in high school, reading the book felt a bit like reading his diary. The plot, however, was well-crafted fiction and built excitement page after page. The crux of the book, however, deals with the main character’s struggle with stuttering. Vince spoke about his own problems with the condition as a child. He says he wrote the book primarily to encourage other young people who have stuttering issues today. Teammates and former classmates present the night of the signing had no recall of Vince’s stuttering. By that point Vince said he had learned how to avoid words that gave him problems. The book alludes to many of those strategies.
Vince collaborated with the Stuttering Foundation throughout the project. Terri Jones, a current Harding parent, works with the foundation and represented it at the signing. Vince and his publishers could find no other books where the main character stuttered. This is one of the reasons why the release was so eagerly anticipated. It will also be available as an audio book in the fall of 2013. Vince has recently retired after a 40-year career in newspapers, most recently as president and publisher of the Evansville, Indiana Courier and Press. Before that he was managing editor of The Knoxville News Sentinel and news editor of the now-defunct Memphis Press-Scimitar. He currently lives on a small farm in east Tennessee near the Great Smoky Mountains. Vince will be speaking at Harding’s Cherry Road campus for chapel on September 13, 2013. Outside guests are welcome to attend. His presentation will be part of a weekend event planned by Harding’s Institute of Faith and the Arts. Jason Gray, a Christian songwriter/ singer will present a concert on Sunday night, September 15. Both men share the struggle of overcoming stuttering. Each dealt with it successfully and will bless Harding’s students in different ways on this exciting weekend. To read more about the book, go to www.vincevawter.com.
Class of 1963 Reunites The class of 1963 celebrated their 50th reunion at the home of Lynda and Bill Shelton in July. Pictured (L-R) are: Danny (’63) and Georgia Sisco, Peggy Grandi Haguewood (’63) and Ellis Haguewood (‘63), Eloise Arick Moffat ‘(63) and Mike Moffatt, Carolyn Johnson Harris ‘(63) and Larry Harris, Jerry (‘63) and Carol Gooch, Jim (‘63) and Linda Watson Arnett (‘64), Judy Yates Coughlin (‘63) and Lynda Shelton. 29
Harding Academy Alumni Connections Kent Lashley, former Harding Academy teacher and coach, was recently named Vice President of Administrative Services of Rose State College in Midwest City, Okla. Kent and Amanda Brigman Lashley (‘95) have two children, Julia (7) and Sam (5). Todd Meredith (’89) Was awarded the Ph.D. in philosophy from Tulane University in May, 2013. The Class of 2013 made a gift to the General Scholarship Fund in memory of their former classmate, Ian Babb, who died in 2010. Cathy Donaldson retired this year from her position as Chairman of the Department of Letters and Languages at Harding Academy. She was honored at a reception hosted by former students, Rhonda Charnes Martin (’95), Cristy Perry Sneed (’95), Carrye Sowell Holland (’95), Kan Comkornreucha Gaston (’95), Heather Bittle McDonald (’95), and Althea Northcross (’02). Jared Hawley (’05) requested letters from Donaldson’s former students expressing appreciation for the excellence in teaching she demonstrated at Harding. Jared hand-bound those letters into a leather volume he presented to her at the event. Shay Crawford (’06) was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays after graduating from Lipscomb University. He has been working with the Port Charlotte Stone Crabs, a Rays farm team, as a left-handed pitcher. The Rays’ pitching instructor has changed Shay’s over-the-top style to a side-arm style. Getting to the majors will depend on mastering control of those two pitches according to SunCoast Sports, the local Port Charlotte sports media source. Paul Pinkley (’75) continued his education at Freed-Hardeman University, followed by a M.A. in Theater Arts from University of Memphis, and an Ed.D in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University. After years working with college students, Paul and his wife Debbie moved to Cambodia where he manages the Ship of Life, a medical mission serving the 30
villagers along the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap Lake. Paul shared some of his and Debbie’s Cambodian adventures with Harding’s upper school students during chapel this spring. Brandy Pullen Seale (’95) was married to William Hopkins Seale III on April 7, 2012, at Sugar Bay Resort in St. Thomas. The couple currently resides in Savannah, Ga. Whitney B. Gardner USARMY (’92) was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on February 8, 2013, at Ft. Knox, Ky. Whitney and his wife, Melissa, along with their children, Grason and Greta, will move to Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas, where he will take battalion command on July 1. Whitney will speak at Harding’s annual Veterans Day chapel in November, 2013. Jay Papasan (’87) and Gary Keller released a new book in April, 2013, The ONE Thing: The Surprising Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. Jay did his undergraduate work at the University of Memphis. His love of writing led to a graduate writing program at New York University. Jay freelanced and later worked as an associate editor with Harper Collins. In 2003 he and Keller launched KellerINK, the publishing arm of Keller Williams Realty International. A series of books about real estate topics followed. His current release takes the reader beyond success in real estate to success in life. In mid-summer the book appeared on 92 national bestseller lists, including #1 on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller list. Jay and his wife Wendy currently live in Austin, Texas, with their two children, Gus (9) and Veronica (7). Mike (’88) and Shay McKinney are the proud parents of Justin Kearney McKinney, born January 10, 2013. The family lives in Somerville, Tenn. Congratulations to Amber McRee Turner (’89) whose book, Sway, was published this QBTU ZFBS CZ %JTOFZt)ZQFSJBO #PPLT *U XBT chosen to be on Harding Academy’s summer reading list for 7th grade. A second book, also picked up by Disney, is to be released soon and Amber is working on a third. Amber is married to Bryan Turner (’92). The family lives in Germantown, Tenn.
Christopher Lee Bates (’05), Anne Briton Craddock Wynne (’05), Samuel Brandon Edwards (’05), and Travis Wayne Littleton (’05) graduated from the University of Tennessee Medical School in June, 2013. Each of these graduates attended the Harding Quince Road elementary location and completed their high school careers together at Harding Cherry Road. Both Anne and Travis graduated with honors. Travis went a step further acquiring a 4.0 grade point average, an accomplishment earning him highest honors at graduation. Welcome to Lucy Hanna Lawrence, born May 2, 2012. She will be entering Harding’s early childhood program this fall. Her parents are Matt Lawrence, (‘98), and Christy. Christy has worked in Harding’s early childhood program since August 2012. Ashley Osborne (‘87) and Jim Pennington (‘90) were married March 10, 2013 at the Pink Palace. Ashley is a nurse practitioner with Somerville Medical Clinic and Jim is the General Manager of Alphagraphics in Memphis. Amy (Black) Thomas (’96) and her husband Eric announce the birth of their son, Greysyn Allen Thomas, born on March 27, 2013. The family lives in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Andrea (Gregory) Cooper (‘97) and her husband Jonathan announce the birth of their son, Luke Gregory, born on June 29, 2012. He is welcomed by big sister, Sydney.
Kenny Perkins (‘02) and his wife Heather announce the birth of their son, Wyatt Oliver Perkins, born on February 11, 2013. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. Proud grandparents are Ken and Jackie Perkins (both from the class of ‘79).
Jenna David (‘06) recently received her MFA in Studio Arts from Memphis College of Art. She is currently teaching at Christian Brothers University---Book Arts (present semester) and Art Appreciation (fall semester). Two of her artist books are on display through October at the King St. Stephen Museum in Hungary, where one of the books will be added to the museum’s permanent collection. She is also participating in and currently making work for this year’s Art of Science show to take place this fall. A few of her pieces are also currently being exhibited at Service Master downtown. She has had work in various exhibitions over the last year including at the Lexington Art League in Lexington, Ky., at Minglewood Hall for a show by Christ City Church, and at Crosstown Arts in Memphis. Charlotte Lane (‘07) received her Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Harding University on May 11, 2013. Caycie Fowler (’09) received her B.A. degree in Speech Pathology from Harding University on May 11, 2013. Congratulations to Will Rikard (’09) and Claire Haines (’09) who were married on June 29, 2013. Will graduated in May from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Religious Studies. Claire graduated in May from Grove City College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and a minor in English. She graduated magna cum laude. Will is going to be teaching 7th grade Language Arts in the fall with Jackson Christian School as well as serving as their line coach for the varsity football team. Claire will be attending the University of Tennessee Health Science Center - College of Medicine in Fall 2013. Samantha Seward (‘09) graduated from Freed-Hardeman University on Saturday, May 11, 2013, with a major in Exercise Science and she plans on attending PTA school. Congratulations to Ashley (Ragland) Kelton (‘10) and Taylor Kelton (‘10) who were married on June 1, 2013. Ashley and Taylor will be completing their senior year at Harding University. Ashley is majoring in Speech Pathology and Taylor is majoring in Public Administration with plans to attend law school. 31
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