THANK YOU FOR IMAGINING A BRIGHTER FUTURE
TRIP WEEK is a Lakeview tradition for grades 6–12 that combines travel and learning opportunities with bonding time between students and faculty chaperones. Trips vary from two to four days and locations can be as close as camping in Northeast Georgia to a bus trip to Washington, D.C. All trips are planned by grade-level teachers to meet curricular objectives with a specific learning purpose.
This year, we imagined a brighter future for our students, and through your incredible generosity, along with the expansion of educational programs, you delivered in a big way! In this magazine, we celebrate the support of our families and our students' achievements and catch up with Lakeview's alumni.
The unwavering philanthropy of our families and community has been instrumental in achieving remarkable milestones throughout our campus. Starting with the contributions of nearly 200 donors to the Imagine Capital Campaign, which were pivotal in funding the new Beverly Fine Arts Center, this initiative will significantly enhance our students' creative experiences.
We also successfully implemented Centegix, providing our campus with a reliable safety solution that enables instant emergency alerts and enhances security measures at our entrance. The lower school gym renovations are now complete, and the beautification of the campus grounds has become an improved and welcoming addition. The upcoming state-of-the-art expansion of our robotics program is nearing completion, and we have introduced advanced golf simulators for our athletes.
Furthermore, the Keystone Program for students in grades 1 through 5 and the upper school's Lakeview Edge are a testament to our continued efforts to fulfill our mission of academic excellence for today's students by expanding educational programs.
Finally, congratulations to our students and programs on their numerous successes and achievements, which include regional and state championships.
Thank you for your unwavering support.
Together, We’re Shaping a Fantastic Future for Our Students.
With gratitude,
John Simpson Head of School
Board of
Trey Wood ’04 | chair
Mack Vinton | chair-elect
Natalie Challen | treasurer
Mark Beverly | secretary
Mark
Jonathan
Mohak Davé
Matt Dubnik
Maggie Griffin
Don Grimsley
Rob Harris
Rena Millwood
Allen Nivens
Christina Savas ‘94
Mary Hart Wilheit
Philip Wilheit, Jr. ‘95
Head of School | John Simpson
Assistant Head of School (Business) | Allen Tucker
Assistant Head of School (Academics) | Wade Hanse
Special Counsel to the Head of School | Beth McElwee
Lower School Director | Mary Steensma
Middle School Director | Scott Justus
Upper School Director | Mike Lawley
Athletic Director | Deuce Roark
Communication Director | Sondra Berry
Dean of Students | Matt Phillips
Facilities Director | Jeremiah Mercier
Fine Arts Director | Joe Harris
Marketing and Annual Giving Director | DeAnna Browne
Technology Director | Mikhail Lovell
Lakeview Magazine and Philanthropy Report is published annually by Lakeview Academy for its parents, faculty, alumni and friends. It is produced by the Offices of Alumni Relations, Communication, Development, and Marketing. Lakeview Academy is an Equal Opportunity school and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.
Lakeview Admission office: 770-531-2602 / lakeviewacademy.com
Editor-in-chief: DeAnna Browne
Managing Editors: Carolyn Bagwell, Sondra Berry
Design: Libby LeBlanc, Loud Mouse Design, Inc.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors the Imagine Capital Campaign was a tremendous success, resulting in the completion of a NEW Fine Arts Center. For the first time in Lakeview’s history, the fine arts programs have a dedicated instructional space all under one roof, which welcomes every student throughout the day, from 3-year-olds to 12th graders.
Cynthia and Paul Jones
Jennifer and Francisco Jorge
Kee
Family
and Andrew Lake Evie and Buddy Langston
Rachel and Mike
The renovation of the lower school gym is complete and looks fantastic, featuring new electronic goals, LED lighting, heating and air conditioning, fresh paint, and a new floor.
Through an extensive landscaping project, our school campus now boasts a blend of natural beauty, vibrant colors, and functional spaces.
These enhancements and growth of our school, would not be possible without the generous philanthropic support of our Lakeview family.
delivered
A new program at Lakeview, designed to support the unique learning needs of students with dyslexia and other mild language-based learning differences, has successfully completed its inaugural year. For the 2025-26 school year, the program will expand to include grades 1 through 5.
A new career exposure and networking program designed to help students explore various career pathways. It was introduced to upper school students, providing them with the opportunity to hear from professionals about their experiences and gain valuable insights into different fields.
In our commitment to student safety and well-being, we successfully implemented Centegix, a comprehensive safety solution designed to enhance security in schools. This system provides instant emergency alerts and efficiently manages visitor access.
Additionally, we have established a security presence at the checkpoint booth near the school entrance to ensure that we can engage with all visitors upon their arrival.
The robotics program will expand significantly as four upper school classrooms are renovated into a state-of-the-art robotics wing. This redesigned space will include a technology classroom, a robotics practice room, a robotics workshop, an eSports room, and new technology equipment.
The golf program will feature two new virtual golf simulators. These simulators will provide our athletes with an outstanding opportunity to enhance practice, improve game analysis, and offer an accessible and enjoyable golf experience.
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Totals are inclusive of Unrestricted and Restricted Lion Fund, Annual Auction, and Fine Arts Booster Club.
Honor Circle ($200,000-$299,999)
Heather and Mark Beverly
Morgan and Trey Wood ‘04
Founders’ Circle
($10,000-$19,999)
Alaina and Chris Conner
JT Stratford
Staci and Mack Vinton
Pam and Joel Williams
Wilheit and Payne Families
Jason Williams
The Dancy and Charles Wynne Family Fund at the North Georgia Community Foundation
Head of School Circle
($5,000-$9,999)
A&R Communities
Cook Construction & Real Estate
Muffin and Tim Gilmer
Melissa Hake
Jim Hardman Buick GMC
Matthey and Rob Harris
McKinney-Geib Foundation
Donna Mincey
North GA Urgent Care
RDW Property Management Company
Jennifer and Deuce Roark
Lisa and Henry Shen
Ashley and John Simpson
Steadfast Services
Terri and Tom Vinton
Debbie and Jimmy Westray
Trustees’ Circle
($2,500-$4,999)
Alexander, Almand & Bangs, LLP
Baxter Southern Properties
Berkel & Company Contractors
Stephanie Rowland Braselton ‘91
Diana Browne
Carol and Steven Burrell
Lion Strong Circle
($50,000-$79,900)
Meg and Allen Nivens
Rice Family Foundation
Carroll Daniel Construction Company
Adriana and Jonathan Collins
Collins Capital Advisors
Crumley Brothers
Faith and Duane Davis
Dawn Beisner Enterprises
The Double D Foundation
Katie and Matt Dubnik ‘99
Nicola and Samuel Emery
Gainesville Mechanical
Natalia Korop and Jason Gay
Maggie and David Griffin
The Grimsley Family Fund at the North Georgia Community Foundation
Ben, Gabe, and Miles Harrison Fan Club
Honeywell International Charity
Allison and Sam Hong
M&R Rental
Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic
Ranger Manufacturing
Regions Bank
Tiffiney and Beau Renfroe
Smith-Bell Petroleum
Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance
Willis Investment Counsel
Renay and Brian Zimmel
Lion’s Pride Circle ($1,000-$2,499)
Wendy and Ed Abell
Sam and Joe Bartenfeld
Melanie and Michael Beard
Frank Booth
Leslie and Doug Brady
Kaye and Chip Branch
Candler Real Estate
Maria Luna and Randy Caplan
Regina and Broughton Cochran
Maria Rosso and Felice Cohen
Sarah and Nathan Creel
Tracy Lovell and Robert Cunningham
50th Anniversary Circle
($20,000-$49,999)
Louise and Joel Amyx
Allison and Drew Dupont
The Harper Family
Margarit and Jens Jacobs
Linda and Ted Light
Northeast Georgia Health System
Melanie and Chris Dale
Katie and Mohak Davé
Katie and Trey Davis
Dirty Money Racing
Taylor and Corey Duncan
Duplicating Products
Megan and Scott Edwards
Wendy and Michael Farmer
Forum Communications
The Dallas and Bobby Gay Fund at the North Georgia Community Foundation
Dana and Tommy Gay
Angela and Jeff Henderson
Hotard & Hise, LLC
Jason Hogan Designs
Laura and Chad Johnson
Dawn and Scott Justus
Heather and Jason Konzelmann
Jane and Frank Lake
Evie and William Langston
Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Longstreet Café
Meat Head Charcoal
Rena Millwood
Constanza and Justin Norman
Breanne and Bart Patterson
R&E Sports
Valerie and Will Rivenbark
Katie and Ethan Rogers
Chris Sanders
Specialty Orthopaedics, Dr. Krynetskiy
Angie and Robert Spooner
Mary and George Steensma
Gerran and James Syfan
Elizabeth Browne Thompson ‘99 and Ryan Thompson
Lisa and Allen Tucker
Chef Wang
Joy and Bob Werth
Misty and Derek Williams
Xiao Familn
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Angie Ballenger in memory of Jeffrey Stokey, Sr.
Joe Harris in memory of Tammy Skinner
Spencer Hughes ’08 in memory of Kelly Nash ‘08
Marsha McFall in memory of Marie Chandler
Renay Zimmel in memory of Ginger Anderson
Frank Booth in honor of McRee Booth
Abhishek Gaur in honor of Mikhail Lovell
Rosario Gerhardt in honor of Imogen Lovell
Cristina and Craig Leek in honor of Ella Grace and Sadie Leek
Linda and Theodore Light in honor of Mike Lawley and E. Teresa Hughes
Gladys Piper in honor of Bruce Piper
William Rivenbark in honor of Scott Rivenbark
Dancy and Charlie Wynne in honor of Wynne and Reid Billingsley
Alexander, Almand, and Bangs, LLP
Louise and Joel Amyx
Heather and Mark Beverly
BGW Dental Group
Amy and James Brock
Carroll Daniel Construction
Richard Faulkner
Forum Communications
Gainesville Mechanical
Crystal and Rusty Gravitt
Maggie and David Griffin
The Harper Family
Jaemor Farms
Jason Hogan Designs
Kona Ice
LPA Members
M&R Rental
Ashley and Mike McGraw
Pro Touch Landscapes
Staci and Mack Vinton
Addie and Philip Wilheit , Jr. ‘95
Misty Williams
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL FIELD DAY
We offer a day in the spring for our middle and upper schools to have a field day, because no one is too old for some good old-fashioned fun. They spend the day with their classmates and faculty playing typical field day games. This allows for a break from academics and provides a great bonding experience at the end of the school year.
Thank you to the following families and businesses for your participation. You have made a difference in the life of a Lakeview student.
Sondra
FIFTH GRADE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Lakeview is excited to announce its new leadership program for fifth graders.
Based on the leaders who founded our country, and as part of the social studies curriculum, the administration and lower school teachers created an opportunity for fifth graders to work with younger students weekly. This new initiative focuses on building collaboration, communication, empathy, engagement, and initiative skills.
The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program offers exceptional opportunities for students and plays a crucial role in enhancing K-12 educational opportunities. It allows taxpayers to redirect a portion of Georgia state income taxes while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. Funds raised through GOAL are used to provide tuition assistance for qualifying families seeking a Lakeview education.
The arts – drama, visual arts, and music – are an essential element of the curriculum at Lakeview Academy and are available to students in all grade levels. The Fine Arts Booster Club was established to support and advance the fine arts programs.
Wendy and Ed Abell
Stephanie Rowland Braselton '91
Maria Luna and Randy Caplan
Daniel Cobb
Regina and Broughton Cochran
Jameson Conner
Chassie and James Corbin
Emily and Puya Davoodi
Jennifer and Mike Gottsman
Melissa Hake
Matthey and Rob Harris
Hope and Alfred Harrison
Avanthi Katkoori
Amelia Bostwick
Brady Peck
Bethany and Matt Magnus
Leigh-Anne and Neil O'Brien
Leyla Ozcelik
Scarlet and Derek Pendarvis
Claudia Reddick
Christina '94 and Boris Savas '89
Harrison Slattery
Angie and Robert Spooner
Elizabeth and Glenn Walton
Joy and Bob Werth
Palmer White
Parker White
Carolyn Witt
Promoting excellence for athletes of all ages. The Lakeview Athletic Club is a volunteer organization designed to enhance the student athlete experience and build a stronger athletics program through organization, fundraising, and volunteer efforts.
Wendy and Ed Abell
Laura and Todd Baxter
Stephanie and Scott Berl
Sara and Jacob Billingsley
Ann and Brad Boyer
Stephanie Rowland Braselton '91
Shirley and Armando Castillo
Danielle and Mark Causey
Anne Smith Challen
Natalie and Nick Challen
Regina and Broughton Cochran
Adriana and Jonathan Collins
Aliana and Chris Conner
Amanda and Geoff Cook
McCay and Will Crumley '04
Cathy and Tony Dubnik
Katie and Matt Dubnik '99
Nicola and Sam Emery
Derek Fadool '12
Kelly and Mark Fields
Mary and John Grimsley
Amy and Jim Harrison
Jamie and Chip Idol
Caitlin and Lauro Jarquin
Natalie and Ashley Johnson
Christina and Chance Jones
Jennifer and Frank Jorge
Dawn and Scott Justus
Jennifer and Adam Kelley
Jim Kelly
Linda and Ted Light
Matt Linder
Josephine and Parker Long
M&R Equipment Rental
Amanda and Bobby Mayfield
Lydia and Jeremiah Mercier
Chase and Nate Miller
Meg and Allen Nivens
Scarlet and Derek Pendarvis
Jamie and Ben Purdy
Jennifer and Deuce Roark
Caryl and Joe Roark
Alli and Andy Roberts
Ashley and Jack Simon
Faith and David Simpson
Ashley and John Simpson
Angie and Robert Spooner
Cathy Finch and Scot Stewart
Teresa Waldrop-Evans
Addie and Philip Wilheit, Jr. '95
Pam and Joel Williams
Bonnie-Lynne and Ron Wilson
Mary Beth Wood
Morgan and Trey Wood '04
Dancy and Charles Wynne
LION FAMILY is a Lakeview initiative that connects small groups of students with their peers and a staff or faculty facilitator. Partnering with The Social Institute, middle and upper school students meet in small groups weekly for a 20-minute conversation on subjects that range from social media to coping with stress – with a goal to build meaningful and supportive student/staff/peer relationships. Lower School students engage in cross-curriculum conversations with their teachers about Lakeview’s core values – scholarship, integrity, community, respect, and compassion.
$280,000
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Northeast Georgia Health System
Vinton Family
Wilheit and Payne Families
PLATINUM SPONSORS
A&R Communities
Cook Construction and Real Estate
Steadfast Services
Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance
GOLD SPONSORS
Ben, Gabe and Miles Harrison Fan Club Berkel
Carroll Daniel Construction
Gainesville Mechanical
Grimsley Family
M&R Rental
Meg and Allen Nivens
Melissa Hake
Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic
Ranger MFG
Willis Investment Counsel
SILVER SPONSORS
Candler Real Estate
Dirty Money Racing
Duplicating Products
Dana and Tommy Gay Forum Communications
Hotard & Hise Attorneys at Law
Jason Hogan Designs
Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing / Debbie Lawson Davis ‘76
Longstreet Cafe
Maggie & David Griffin
Maria Rosso and Felice Cohen
Meathead Charcoal
R&E Sports / Chase and Nate Miller
Specialty Orthopedics, Dr. Krynetskiy Xiao Family
AUCTION CHAIRS
Addie Wilheit
Ashley McGraw
BRONZE SPONSORS
Ashley and John Simpson
Alexander, Almand & Bangs, LLP
Braselton Family
Gerran and James Syfan
Harrison Tire
Hasty Pope
House Dressing Outdoor
Jackson EMC
Jinhong/Shively Family
King Green
Metro Appraisals
Moore Wealth Management
Neurokids Center
OrangeTheory
Patriot Pumpers
Peach State Bank
State Farm - Lee Dempsey
Syfan Logistics
Town of Braselton
Maggie Griffin Staci Vinton MASTER OF CEREMONIES
52 STUDENTS RECEIVED OFFERS FROM 81 SCHOOLS IN 20 STATES AND THREE INTERNATIONAL COUNTRIES TOTALING $3,449,200 IN NON-HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS RECOGNIZING NOT ONLY ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS BUT ALSO EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING, LEADERSHIP, THE ARTS AND ATHLETICS INCLUDING EIGHT COLLEGIATE ATHLETES.
This talented group has truly left its mark, securing state championships in robotics, basketball, one-act-play, and literary. Some of the schools they have been accepted to include:
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS (SCOTLAND)
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
These 2025 graduates are their families’ last and youngest Lakeview graduates. The Lynden family now has SEVEN Lakeview graduates, and the Matus family has FIVE. Congratulations!
CALLAN BLEHM
Sibling, Ashton Blehm ‘20
WILLIAM HAKE
Sibling, Christopher Hake ‘23
JACK KEMPKER
Sibling, Olivia Kempker ‘21
HANNAH LYNDEN
Siblings,
Sam Lynden ’16 (not shown)
Daniel Lynden ’17
Mary Lynden ’18
Michael Lynden ‘20
James Lynden ’21
Angela Lynden ‘22
BISHOP MATUS
Siblings, Nina Matus ’16 (not shown)
Sadie Matus ’19
John-Christopher Matus ’21
Genevieve Matus ‘24
HARRISON SLATTERY
Sibling, Nicholas Slattery ‘23
NATHAN SUO
Sibling, Jonathan Suo ‘22
Congratulations to these graduates who attended Lakeview for 12 years or more.
SEBBY CASTILLO
DRAKE DOBBS
WILLIAM HAKE
RILEY LAWSON
JACOB MATHIS
BISHOP MATUS
KINLEY OWENBY
MAX OH
LEYLA OZCELIK
EMERSON RIOS
JAYAN SACHDEVA
MEI-MEI SHEN
HARRISON SLATTERY
MACKAY VINTON
The girls' varsity basketball team are STATE CHAMPS! They defended their GIAA-AAA state championship in the finals, beating John Milledge Academy 70-29 for a second-straight state title!
The boys’ varsity team had a fantastic season, taking home another Region Championship, and making it to the Final Four for the second year in a row!
Ken Huffman – named GIAA-AAA State Coach of the Year
Tayden Ware – named All-Region Player of the Year
All-Region Teams Announced. Congratulations Izze Longoria for making the 2nd Team, and Ricky Brown, Jaden Walton, and Tavarus Dowdy for Honorable Mention. The teams season concluded with a great effort in state playoffs.
Athletic Director and Varsity Baseball Coach Deuce Roark had a remarkable year. He was named the GIAA-3A State Athletic Director of the Year and celebrated his 300th career win. These milestones reflect Coach Roark’s dedication and the relationships he’s built over the years.
This year’s Clay Target Team finished in the Top 10 at a National Event. Jakob Duke ‘24 tied 1st in skeet, topping 566 at the senior varsity level. Andrew Booker tied for 2nd in sporting clays, 1st in double skeet, and bested 77 others at JV level. Teams are scored according to the high school they attend.
Lakeview Academy’s boys’ middle school cross country team won the GIAA AAA State Championship. Davis Dubnik placed 2nd, Evan Wallace 3rd, Lucas Chittaro 4th, Grant Roberts 8th, and Lorenzo Rojas-Alban 10th. Their combined scores beat the next-best team by 23 points.
Kate Chittaro is also a state champion, winning the middle school girls’ race and setting a course record. The girls’ team took 2nd Place, with Hailey Wallace finishing 5th and Rhodes Williams finishing 6th.
At the North Georgia Cross Country Championship, Jayci Purdy medaled with a time of (22:32:32) in the varsity girls' race. Senior Jackson Newton (21:31:54) led the Lions in the boys' race. He, along with Hayden Silcox (21:39:17), James Dubnik (21:39:44), and Eric Davis (25:43:60), each set new personal records.
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SPORTS ACADEMY (Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball)
A skill-building experience for lower school athletes that teach players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced athletes. The following is offered: skilled coaching, a fun learning environment, teamwork and sportsmanship, and skill development.
Hudson Justus, Lakeview’s 7th grade, JV golfer won the 2025 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, 12-13 year old Boys Division at Augusta National Golf Club. Hudson became the 8th participant in the championships history to make both putts. Conducted in partnership with the Masters Tournament, USGA, and the PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free youth development initiative for junior golfers, all skill and ability levels.
New Middle School Cheerleading Squad
The girls were excited to be part of the action with a new football and basketball squad for grades 6th – 8th.
One of Lakeview’s three eSports teams advanced to the Eastern Region playoffs this season. Our Super Smash Bros Team had a strong showing, finishing the regular season ranked 17th out of 147 teams spanning from Canada to Florida.
At the regional golf tournament, Lakeview Academy freshman Nate St. Pierre earned the title of Boys Low Overall Medalist with an impressive round of 72 (even par). Lakeview’s team qualified for the State tournament by finishing 4th place.
Lakeview’s varsity football team finished the season 9-1, a school record, and made it to the first round of the state playoffs. Kyari Burch was named the All-Region Player of the Year.
Both boys and girls soccer had a thrilling run at State. Sadie Leek, Mei Mei Shen, and Mackay Vinton were named to the GIAA District 4-AAA Girls Soccer All-Region Team, and Bora Ozcelik and Palmer White were named to the boys’ team.
Lakeview's "Sea Lions" showed strongly at the GIAA State Swim. Several set new personal records in the following events: Emma Gonzalez (100 yd Back – 1:26.36), Evan Wallace (50 yd Free – 27.24 and 100 yd Free – 1:02.58, Samson Weishaupt (100 yd Individual Medley – 1:20.93 and 50 yd Breast – 42.11), and London Barr (50 yd Free – 35.89 and 100 yd Free – 1:23.50). It concluded a great season for the team.
Both the boys' and girls' tennis teams had a great season. The boys made it to the state playoffs.
DJ Whitcomb placed third in the discus throw and Kyari Burch placed third in the long jump at the region track and field meet. Both competed at the state track meet.
Lakeview’s boys 4x100 team; Kyari Burch, Ryker Kohler, NeSean Dorsey, Christian Dykes, and alternates Brooks Farmer and T Henry Light, also qualified for state.
The Varsity volleyball team had a fantastic season. Tailah Gaither made the All-Region Volleyball Team.
Congratulations to our eight collegiate athletes from the class of 2025 as they pursue their dreams.
VARSITY FOOTBALL FINISHES THE SEASON
Lakeview is excited to now offer co-ed flag football for grades 3rd – 5th in an ongoing effort to expand athletic teams to lower grades. The students participated in flag football with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL is an intramural program for 3rd – 5th grade students. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork.
To see all of our accomplishments from this year, scan here.
Lakeview Academy’s cast and crew of The Addams Family won the GISA-AAA State One-Act-Play championship.
Other state award winners included:
Outstanding Performers (Best Actors) – Amelia Corbin, Abby McMahan and Case Beverly – winning three of the five awards.
All-Star Cast Members – Leyla Ozcelik, William Hake
This is Lakeview’s seventh state one-act-play championship (2024, 2021, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013) and it's second championship for The Addams Family (2014).
The Addams Family also took 1st Place at the GISA Region 1-AAA One-Act-Play competition.
Other region award winners included:
Best Technical Execution – Lakeview Academy
All-Star Cast Members – Abby McMahan, Amelia Corbin
Best Actor – William Hake
Best Featured Performer – Anabelle Baxter
Best Supporting Actress – Abigail Baker
Creativity and self-expression are essential elements of a Lakeview education. The fine arts department is uniquely placed in both the academic and elective areas of the school and is designed to awaken and challenge every student’s desire to create. Every grade level participates in music and visual art with electives offered.
For their production of ALL SHOOK UP, Lakeview Academy was a Semi-Finalist Overall Production in the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards –Shuler Hensley Awards®.
Jason Harper was a nominee for Lighting Design. Lakeview also received honorable mentions for:
Supporting Performer: Abigail Baker
Technical Execution: Sebby Castilla, Emma
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Theatre education enables students to develop intellectually by expanding their capacities for creative thought and expression. Theatre performances begin with ManeStage Kids in lower school, followed by ManeStage Juniors in middle school, and ManeStage Productions in high school.
Honor Orchestra Students Selected
Nine members of the middle school orchestra, including two fifth-grade students, participated in the GMEA District 14 Honor Orchestra Concert. This District Honor Orchestra is an annual event with selected orchestra players from six schools.
Lakeview students have daily orchestra instruction (outside of class time). They had only six hours before the concert to learn the music before performing it.
Performing Musicians: Amelia Bostwick, Ellie Day, Bennett Fields, Hadley Gilbert, Carter Gottsman, Bre Johnson, Brody Lindler, Sienna Triggs, Lucy Walton
Humorous Oral Interpretation: Abigail Baker
Duo Oral Interpretation: Parker White, Anabelle Baxter
Trio: Abby McMahan, Zoe Castillo, Abigail Baker
Quartet: Abby McMahan, Zoe Castillo, T Light, Case Beverly
The region champions, Lakeview Academy, competed in the state literary competition and finished runner-up. In addition, the following students received awards and recognition:
2nd Place International Extemporaneous Speaking: Jackson Newton
2nd Place Dramatic Oral Interpretation: Bella Caplan
2nd Place Solo Treble: Abigail Baker
3rd Place Argumentative Essay: Parker White
4th Place Solo Lower: Case Beverly
Lakeview Fine Arts Shines at Georgia Federated Junior Music Festival!
Our talented students showcased their dedication and artistry at the Georgia Federated Junior Music Festival, bringing home outstanding results!
Piano Excellence: All 19 participating piano students earned a Superior rating – an incredible accomplishment! Additional honors include:
1st Gold Cup – Ethan Creel, Brie Johnson 2nd Gold Cup – Avanthi Katkoori
Music Theory Standouts: All 5 participating theory students earned a Superior rating! Additional honors include:
1st Gold Cup – Brie Johnson
Lakeview Academy again clinched the GISA
Region 1-AAA Literary championship. It was the school’s third consecutive win, and it has won it 18 times since 2002 in GHSA.
Oral Interp (Humorous): 1st Place – Abigail Baker
Oral Interp (Duo): 1st Place – Anabelle Baxter, Parker White
Solo (Treble): 1st Place – Abigail Baker
Solo (Lower): 1st Place – Case Beverly
Trio: 1st Place – Abigail Baker, Zoe Castillo, Abby McMahan
Quartet: 1st Place – Case Beverly, Zoe Castillo, T Light, Abby McMahan
Essay (Argumentative): Runner Up – Parker White
Oral Interp (Dramatic): Runner Up – Bella Caplan
Region championship team which all contributed to the overall winning score:
Abigail Baker, Hannah Baker, Anabelle Baxter, Case Beverly, Bella Caplan, Zoe Castillo,
Hannah Cobb, T Light, Abby McMahan, Jackson Newton, Lorenzo Rojas-Alban, Hayden Silcox, Parker White
Lakeview Strings Dominates!
25 students participated, with 22 earning Superior ratings! Additional honors include:
1st Gold Cup – Carter Gottsman, Brie Johnson, Maggie Stewart, Hadley Gilbert
2nd Gold Cup – Avanthi Katkoori, Sienna Triggs
Vocal Musical Theatre Triumphs
Our high school singers took the top spots!
1st Place – Abigail Baker
2nd Place – Abby McMahan
For his Digital Art, Highlighted in an Open Sea, Nathan Suo won the Gold Key Scholastic Art and Writing Awards hosted by SCAD for the Georgia region. His artwork will next be judged at the national level.
In addition, he received an Honorable Mention for his Digital Art, Withering in a Box.
Keegan Kontur received an honorable mention for her Butterfly project, displayed at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center and Botanical Garden. She was also a semi-finalist for the Governor’s Honors Program in Art.
Three students received four awards during this year’s Quinlan Youth Art Month.
Brady Taylor (8th) received the Georgia Art League Award and the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville
Charles J Thurmond Award Honorable Mention.
Gia Evans (7th) and Zach Kelley (8th) were also recipients of the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville
Charles J Thurmond Award Honorable Mention.
The middle school robotics team competed in December at the STEAMsport FLL regional competition against 24 other schools.
Excelled in their Robot Design scores and were highly complimented on their teamwork. Congratulations;
Placed 5th out of the 24 teams in the overall robot game and were chosen as the “wild card” team to advance to the Super Regionals. Congratulations; Colin Brady 7
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At the North Region Robotics Tournament, Lakeview's three teams earned trophies.
Galactic Lions Andromeda
Won the prestigious Connect Award, recognizing their community outreach and collaboration with STEM professionals. They were also a partner of the 1st Seed Alliance in the playoffs.
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Galactic Lions Cygnus
Received the Innovate Award for their exceptional claw design.
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Galactic Lions Draco (8th-9th grade)
Partnered with the 3rd Seed Alliance and made animpressive run to the grand finals match, narrowly missing out on winning the entire competition and advancing to the state championships.
The VARSITY TEAM pulled off an amazing feat by designing and building an entirely new robot in just 20 days ahead of State. It was a whirlwind of research, building, and coding, but the hard work paid off when they were selected for the semifinals as a partner team.
Starting in 1st grade our innovation and technology program aims to empower students to be innovative thinkers and leaders and to harness technology as a problem-solving tool. Lakeview is one of the few schools in the area with competitive teams, and they compete as part of a global program. LakeviewAcademy.com
James Michael Harrison
graduated Cum Laude, in May 2025, with dual degrees in finance and management, a minor in data analytics, and an Honors Program Certificate, from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. He served as the Executive Officer of Delta Company during his senior year, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the unit. Upon graduation James Michael commissioned as an officer into the United States Marine Corps.
He will report to The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia in September of 2025 to undergo intensive training as a Second Lieutenant.
Madison Smith has been busy since graduating from Georgia Tech in 2020.
A Senior Data Analyst for Home Depot in Atlanta, Madison helped her father launch their invention, the Fanion, a cordless kitchen prep fan for cutting onions and keeping tears at bay. This spring, they appeared on Shark Tank and though they did not score a deal, they have expanded the Fanion to Amazon and it was a featured product on The View As a way to meet new people in the Atlanta area, Madison also began auditioning for community theatre productions. To date, she has appeared in Tuck Everlasting, Heathers: The Musical, Something Rotten, and
(in denim jacket) and his band
The Downstairs, have just released their debut album Saprolite which is now available on Spotify. Reed Butler ’19 produced the album which features over 10 musicians on trumpet, flute, French horn and more. Wyatt is a 4th year student at the University of Georgia, where he is majoring in Public Relations with a Sustainability Certificate.
Jackson Pratt
is currently completing his MFA at Rose Bruford International Drama School in London, England. He recently wrote, produced, and performed a show that was selected for Symposium entitled, Truth Warrior Network…… Live! He plans to take the production to the Cambridge Fringe Festival.
Debbie Lawson Davis
is working on plans for a Decade Reunion in honor of the Class of 1976’s 50th anniversary. She would like to include those in classes of 1974 – 1979. Debbie encourages everyone to update your emails with the alumni office so you don’t miss out! You can also email her at ddavis@lawsonac.com for more information.
Lydia Jacobs Gailey
and husband Jake announce the birth of Emory Louise Gailey, born April 10, 2025. She joins proud big brother and sister Wesley and Anna Brooks. In October 2024, Lydia started her own small private physical therapy practice in Gainesville, GVL Pelvic Health. The clinic is dedicated to helping women restore pelvic health and function through expert, personalized physical therapy.
Josh and Megan Rochester McCormick are overjoyed to welcome their beautiful baby girl, Emma Denise, born May 9, 2025, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 21.5 in. long. Big brother Luke is excited to take on his new role and is already showering his little sister with love. Emma Denise is also welcomed by her proud grandparents, Denise and Darrell Rochester ‘79 who are thrilled to celebrate the arrival of their 5th grandchild!
Richard Moore
(not pictured) lives in Alaska and volunteers with a group that helps Disabled Veterans experience some of the amazing sights of his state. Many of the veterans suffer from PTSD and the goal is to help surround them with peaceful and inspiring sights. Well done, Richard!
Diana Briggs Morse and husband Andrew welcomed Eleanor Margaret Morse, on January 20, 2025. Their son, Teddy, is enjoying his new role as a big brother! The family lives in Atlanta, Georgia where Diana is Co-Owner and Director of Play Therapy at Peachtree Creative Counseling, LLC. Proud grandparents are former Lower School teacher Sharon Briggs and husband Ted!
and his family live in Greenville, South Carolina, where he is the Business Development Manager at Carroll Daniel Construction Company.
Sean Zottnick
and Junchu Du were married on March 21, 2025, in Shanghai. The couple currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, where Sean is a Manager of Healthcare Consulting for Optum Advisory Services and Junchu is a Senior Marketing Manager at Nationwide.
The Class of 2010
held their 15th Reunion at Re-Cess in Gainesville on June 7, 2025. Shown L-R are Louisa Jacobs Bondura, Claire Herndon Vander Velde, Morgan Black Whyte, Jessica Berzack Tillem, Caitlyn Collins Jarquin, Matt Whyte, Anna Claire Dover, Taylor Harrison Cowert, Jackie Burleson, Megan Rochester McCormick, Bay Nixon, Harrison Bradley
Claire Graff Dillard and her husband Drew announce the birth of Mabry James Dillard on March 28, 2025. Claire and Drew live in Duluth, Georgia where Claire continues to work as a middle school counselor for Fulton County Schools.
Nick Drury
graduated as an otolaryngologist ENT from his residency program on June 14, 2025 at the Georgia Medical College in Augusta, Georgia. Nick, his wife Katherine, and daughter, McCall, will be moving to Port Royal, South Carolina where he will practice with Charleston ENT in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Megan and Jackson Wells are excited to announce the birth of their daughter Ruby in November. The family lives in Austin, Texas where Jackson is the vice president of finance and operations at Smash Kitchen.
Alaina Plummer Chrzanowski and husband Kyle report that Sterling Sam Chrzanowski was born on September 3, 2024. Baby Sterling has been curious and full of smiles since the minute he was born. Alaina has been able to have playdates with classmates Lindsay Brock Latty and daughter Lilly, and Sara Beth Orr Phipps and daughter Claire. The Chrzanowski’s live in Atlanta, Georgia.
Chris Gay works for Protein Products in Gainesville, Georgia. Last year, he was a celebrity dancer for Dancing for a Cause which raises funds for local non-profit agencies. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Molly Gay (right) is the founder of Molly Across the Map, a boutique travel agency that specializes in curated, luxury itineraries and one-of-a-kind experiences around the globe. She works closely with each client to design trips that are seamless, immersive, and completely personalized. Molly’s extensive travel experience (25 countries and counting!) gives her first-hand insight and knowledge to every trip she plans. You can follow along at mollyacrossthemap. com or on Instagram @mollyacrossthemap.
Emmy Carswell Hobbs and husband Chris welcomed Maggie Frances Hobbs on March 13, 2025. She joins big sister Eliza. The family lives in Roswell, Georgia.
Callie and Knox Roberts are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Freya Raine, on May 17, 2025. Proud grandparents are former Lower School teacher Lori Roberts and her husband Mike. The family lives in Gainesville, Georgia, where Knox works for Wilheit Packaging Company.
Caleb Faulkner
and his wife Taylor are happy to share the arrival of their first baby, Jacqueline Mae Faulkner, born on May 22, 2025. The Faulkner’s live in Gainesville, Georgia.
Jarrett Huge
married Jenkins Bender in Dallas, Texas on April 12, 2025. Classmates Ted Reynolds, Ramsey Hill, Will Kendrick, and Dakota Gage were groomsmen. Jarrett and Jenkins will make their home in Dallas, where Jarrett is a Director for Lee & Associates.
The Mitchell McIntire Foundation Fund has been established to honor the life and legacy of Mitchell McIntire. The purpose of the fund is to sponsor and support initiatives that prioritize mental health, empowering young people to navigate their journeys with confidence and strength. For more information, please visit the North Georgia Community Foundation.
married Evan Duncan on Feb 22, 2025, in St. Simons Island, Georgia. The wedding party included Lakeview classmates Caroline Bentley Edwards, Sydney Phillips, Katie Gay, Lewis Brooks, and Charlie Adams as well as sister Georgia Shipley ’20. Head of School John Simpson officiated the wedding ceremony. The Duncans reside in Savannah, Georgia, where Peaches works at Shah Architecture & Interiors (architecture division) and focuses on residential, multi-family, commercial and hospitality clients. Evan is an account manager for AMX Logistics.
Avery Jackson
competed at the Powerlifting America Classic Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia in April. Weighing in at 145 pounds (66kg), he had a perfect competition, successfully completing all nine lift attempts, with his best being 584 lb. in squat, 347 lb. on bench, and 655 lb. in deadlift. His total of the three lift (1587 lbs.) was enough to place 1st in his weight class, as well as set a national record, making him the strongest 66kg male in the country and the 4th strongest in the world! Avery earned the opportunity to represent Team USA in Chemnitz, Germany in June, where he competed against the best lifters from each country and brought home a SILVER medal! Avery credits former Lakeview football coach, Matthew Gruhn, for getting him interested in weightlifting and teaching him a thing or two about humility.
Jim McClung
married Mattie McKenna on May 4, 2025 at the Cliffs of Mohr in Ireland. The couple resides in Brookhaven, Georgia where Jim works as a project manager for the Allison-Smith Company and Mattie is a pilot for Delta Airlines.
Shan Suen and Alyssa DeAngelo were married on May 31, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. The couple will live in Atlanta where Alyssa works at UCB and Shan is a Senior Analyst with The Home Depot.
Maddie Redwine
received her master’s degree from Florida Institute of Technology in Behavioral Therapy/Behavioral Science. She will continue moving up in her role serving children with Autism in Denver, Colorado.
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Jesse Scales is finishing his master’s degree in film, television and digital media at the University of Georgia. He has won several awards for his short films and is currently working on his latest “Aberth” – a medieval film fantasy. In addition, Jesse and fellow classmate Jack Perrott have started their own production company, J&J Productions.
Sam Simonton
(center) earned GOLD and the title of 2025 Women’s Skeet National Champion at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan! With the win, Sam also secured her spot on the USA Shooting National Skeet Team. The 2024 ISSF World Cup Final champion, Sam is a Sargent in the USAMU and has earned over 10 medals internationally.
Mona Abboud
graduated in May of 2025 from The University of Georgia School of Law and was selected to the Order of the Barristers. In September, Mona will join the Labor and Employment division at Polsinelli in Atlanta, followed by a one-year federal clerkship in 2026.
Bryce Blackwell and Anna Wylie were married October 19, 2024. Lakeview’s Head of School John Simpson was their officiant. Their wedding party included classmates Madison Dowdy, Clayton Henderson, Ian Echols, and brother Bodie Blackwell ‘21
Michaela and T.O. Sosebee welcomed Owen Michael Sosebee on February 19, 2025. The family resides in
Lanie Clark is now a licensed real estate agent and is excited to have joined Alpha Property Group as a listing, purchasing and new construction specialist.
Abigail Child
graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia Southern University in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences with a concentration in radiation therapy.
Madison Child
graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi in May of 2024 with a BA in Allied Health. She is currently at the University of Alabama at Birmingham completing her master’s degree in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging sciences and will graduate in December 2025.
Emma Kate Park
graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in kinesiology. She is a member of the Phi Mu sorority and will work for Young Life this summer.
Connor Pendarvis
graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He will start medical school at Mercer University of School Medicine this fall.
Sam Stewart
has been accepted to Mercer University’s School of Medicine and will begin his studies this fall. Lindy Kanaday continues to work in Charlotte, North Carolina at Bank of America.
Bodie Blackwell
graduated in May from The University of Georgia with a degree in Finance. This fall, he will move to Austin, Texas to work with MongoDB, a software company.
Griffin Brock & Diego Bulos are stepping into full-time ministry with the UGA Wesley Foundation, a campus ministry at the University of Georgia. Wesley exists to enable college students to encounter God and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. As part of the staff, Griffin and Diego will be hosting over 800 students at weekly services and mentoring younger students one-on-one on a weekly basis, as they navigate their college years. They’re incredibly excited for this opportunity to invest in the next generation of leaders and believers.
Jenna Davé
(pictured right) graduated from Auburn University with a degree in political science and minor in public relations. While at Auburn, she participated in the Student Government Association as a student senator, Kappa Delta Sorority as Formal Chair, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Pi Lambda Sigma Scholars, International Buddies Program, and worked as a student employee and the Auburn Recreation and Wellness Center. She also studied abroad in Innsbruck, Austria (summer ‘23) which was the highlight of her college experience. Jenna plans to move to Nashville after graduation to pursue a career in public relations in the sports or music industry.
Sophie Johnson
graduated Suma Cum Laude from the University of Georgia with a degree in risk management and insurance with a certificate in entrepreneurship. She will pursue her career at Zurich Insurance in Atlanta beginning this summer.
Olivia Kempker
graduated Cum Laude from the Patterson School of Accountancy at University of Mississippi. This fall, she will begin graduate school at the University of Mississippi to pursue her master’s in accounting. Olivia has accepted a position at KPMG in Dallas starting in the fall of 2026.
Hannah Perkins
graduated in May from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in Astrophysics. This fall, she will move to Madison, Wisconsin to work for Epic Systems.
Marc Seay
graduated in May from Vanderbilt University with a degree in neuroscience. He plans to apply to graduate school in healthcare management. He remains grateful to everyone at Lakeview for all they did for him.
Riley Taylor
completed a semester-long honors research project on "How the Presbyterian Church (USA) can implement mental health resources into everyday worship styles at Presbyterian College." She recently begin an internship at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church in Augusta. This fall, she will be the first student to participate in a bridge program between Presbyterian College and Union Presbyterian Seminary to work towards her Masters in Christian education and Masters of Divinity degree her senior year.
Helen Park recently received the Clara Martin Endowed Scholarship for mass communications majors at Brenau University.
You never know where you’ll run into Lakeview Lions! This summer, Sam Perrott ’22 , Bishop Matus ’25 , Liam Weidner ’23 , JC Matus ’21 , Ben Puckett ’21 , Declan Weidner ’21, Aryan Patel ’21, and Akhil Mangalat ’23 met in Florence, Italy.
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