Beck Family Innovation Center

The spaces within the Beck Family Innovation Center are designed for collaboration and innovation among students and faculty. We are so grateful to the many individuals who made this possible for our students and our community through the following named spaces within the facility.

Daniel, Kristian, Nicholas ’13, Jon Luke ’15, Anneke ’17, Jillian ’20 The iTHINK Initiative and transformation of Maclay’s campus made possible as part of this effort has been made possible through the transformative generosity and leadership of Mike & Kelly ’76 Beck. The Beck Family’s commitment to excellence in education, innovation in science, and support for Maclay’s future has enabled a new level of excellence and innovation on our campus.

Langford Hall provides a space on campus for the full school community. Made possible through the generosity of Lawton ’75 & Beth Langford, parents of Giles ’07, and Callie Corbin ’10.

made possible by Drs. Jeannine Silberman & Joseph Gray

Dedicated in loving memory of George Evans, “G.E.” Light ’81, Harvard ’85, Stanford ‘96

Dedicated in memory of Robert C. Webster, through the support of the many generous donors to the Webster Memorial Fund.

made possible by JNB Farms

Carl & Helen Owenby, Ermine Owenby, Helen Errahali ‘03, John A. Owenby ‘07, William C. Owenby ‘12, Evan Han ‘10, Chris Bang ‘12, Willy Kim ‘13

Jay ‘92, Bri ‘94, Avery ‘20, Kate ‘22, Claire ‘26

Scott & Karen Tetreault, Ethan ‘20

Rachel ‘17, Ryan ‘19

The Beck Family Innovation Center creates a new home for the Upper School Administrative Offices and the School’s College Counseling Center.

Jesse F. Suber ’76, Mark M. Suber ’77, Karl L. Suber ’81, Jamie B. Suber, II ‘83

Patrick Munroe Woodward, Jr. ’80, Fred May Woodward ’82, Daniel Love Woodward ’84, Edward Curry Woodward ‘90

Cecilia Drew Loeb ’79 & Peter Loeb, M.D. Alexander ’08, Madeleine ’10

Colgan ’28, Levi ‘30

These study areas, located in Langford Hall, provide a convenient and comfortable place for students to gather to collaborate, study, and meet with faculty.

George ’16, Isabel ’19, Sean ‘24

William ’27, Henry ’29, Charley ‘35

Junious “Jay” Brown IV ‘20, Evan Brown ‘23

Hunt ’20, Oakley ’23, Mae ‘25

Jared ’19, Jacob ’21, Rachel ‘23

McKenzie Grace ’32, John Michael ‘32

Jackson ’19, Abigail ‘22

Garrison ’15, Gavin ’20, Garrett ’21, Gabrielle ‘22

Ketan ’11, Aneesh ‘16

Winton ‘19

We are incredibly grateful to the team that made this facility a reality on our campus and are thankful for the leadership of our construction partners and Maclay family subcontractors that provided exemplary work on this project. It was important for Maclay that this project was led by our community members and we are so grateful for the great work they did to bring this building to fruition for our students:

Ajax Construction EMI Architects

Albritton Electrical Service Benners Contracting, Inc. Capital City Bank Greenscapes Design & Co. Phoenix Fire Protection Keith Lawson Company, Inc. Kolekted Home Rowe Roofing MS Signs Ultimate Fencing Shaffield Building Specialties Design Outdoors, Ed Blissard ‘99

The Beck Family Innovation Center and Beck Family Research Center were made possible through the collective generosity of the donors below. Their support of Maclay’s iTHINK Initiative and vision for the future of the school has made these innovative facilities and curricular enhancements possible for Maclay’s current and future students and faculty. Launched in 2018, the iTHINK Initiative reimagined the school’s curriculum, campus, and classrooms through hands-on, experiential learning, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Dr. & Mrs. Robley Light | The Owenby Family | The Rosenberg Family | JNB Farms

Derek & Roby Bethke | The Firman Fund | Scott & Karen Tetreault | The Transou Family

Ajax Construction The Cherashore Family Mr. & Mrs. Christopher F. Davenport Chris & Susanne Dudley Lina & Dean Knox The Lawson Family Cecilia & Peter Loeb, M.D. Sandeep & Anamika Rahangdale The Rumana Family Jay & Bri Smith The Suber Family Dr. Pat & Mary Jane Woodward

Narlin & Eva Beaty Junious & Monesia Brown The Deison Family Dr. William & Melissa Dobak Ken & Marilynn Evert The Fixel Family Jimmy & Josie Gustafson Kiki Dunton & John Hugill Hank & Kelly Hutchinson Chip & Susan Johnson Diana & Mark O’Bryant Katrina & Gary Rolle Shaffield Building Specialties Bill & Paula Smith Karen & Jason Unger

Sarah & Mike Bascom John & Nellie Bastien Memorial Foundation Paul & Sally Bradshaw Austin & Lisa Jackson John & Rebecca Matthews Ann & Joe Mitchell Mary & Jeff Phipps Jay & Stephanie Pichard Rodney & Pamela Shelton

Scott & Jennifer Brookins David & Brooke Browning Florida Power & Light Company Ted & Haley Frazee Wes & Emillye James Anna & Daniel Koeppel Tim & Gerry Phipps Crit & Dee Ann Smith & their daughters Whitney & Mary Crit John & Susan Thomas Mary & Hugh VanLandingham Ben & Joy Watkins

Tenley & Stan Barnes Christine & Tony Boulos Matt & Sheri Bryan Anne-Marie & Glenn Burhans Will, Carmen & John Fletcher Butler Joanna & Frederick Corpuz Betsy & Cory Couch Kim & Angelo Crowell Culliton Family Kathy & Jim Dahl Drs. Christopher & Shanna Daniels Chase & Michelle Dickson Gail & Chris Eldred Whitney & David Ellis Rosemary Farrell Kara & Martin Hackney The Howard Family Dr. & Mrs. Arjun & Diane Kaji Kristine & Farhat Khairallah Morgan & Bradford Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo S. Lombard Emory & Autumn Mayfield John McFarlain & Ellen Camp McFarlain (‘85) Jill & Tim Meenan Sara & Jeff Merrill James & Angie Milford Murray & Corbin Moore Ricardo & Rosemary Pavon Ananth & Sunita Prasad Rudi & Kari Rowe Daniel & Caroline Scheer Brian & Erika Snow Kevin & Mary Jayne Sokolow Ryan Collins & Hettie Spooner Mary Owen & Gordon Thames Mat & Jess Tharpe Brady & Brett Thompson David & Melanie Walker Sutton & Holly Webb Alisha & Ryan Wetherell James & Ginny Yearty

Sebastian Ahmed The Tunnicliff/Amos Family Allison & Josh Aubuchon Brenda & John Brown Kathryn E. Cashin Ann & Seth Coffin Janine & Jeff Couch Nina & Turner Davis Susan Lumpp & Keith Finlayson Drs. Tim & Jill Fitzpatrick Brian & Michel Gregory William & Ellen Jablon Rob & Wendy Kerr Mary Katharine & Will Lawler Robert & Kristy Leparulo J.R & Brittany Long Ted & Amy Nation Stacy & Pat Paddack Alfredo & Maria Paredes Lucas Alan Perdue, Class of 2030 Lee Phillips Jason & Rebecca Pustejovsky Courtney & Nathan Roberts Nathan Ray & Monica Rodriguez Marcia Catherine & Joseph Sasson William & Sophie Smith Caulley & Joe Soto David, Meredith & Darsey Strange Erik & Melissa Tate C.B. & Anna Upton Jake & Stephanie VanLandingham

The tradition of excellence and innovation within Maclay’s science program has been a mainstay of the program and school curriculum for decades. Maclay students have long benefitted from the leadership within this program. The dream for a new Science building was a longtime goal of the school. These spaces within the Beck Family Innovation Center honor the commitment and vision of these individuals who nurtured student interests and passions over the years in this field and established the excellent program the school offers today.

Remembered as the first true Head of Maclay’s Upper School, Dr. Lewis played a significant role in the academic history of Maclay School as well as in the lives of the students and faculty he mentored. Eager to share his knowledge with the students who sought it, he served as a teacher, administrator, and mentor at Maclay for 37 years, offering fair-minded and understanding support to all. Dr. Lewis was first hired under the leadership of Head of School Bill Jablon as a teacher in IPS, Biology, and Advanced Biology, and as the Key Club Sponsor. He quickly distinguished himself in the Maclay community as both a parent and faculty member. As the Science Department at Maclay grew with the completion of the Science Center in 1983, Dr. Lewis took on the leadership of the program as the Science Department Head, moving on to oversee curriculum for the Upper School, serving as the Assistant Head of the Upper School, and later as the Head of the Upper School. Advocates for the growth of the school and Science Department, Dr. Lewis and Mr. Jablon were awarded an Edward E. Ford grant, which supported new resources for the Science Center that laid the foundation for the scope of the program that exists today. Dr. Lewis’ impact on Maclay is far reaching, especially in his forward-thinking approach to integrating technology on campus. The thoughtful decisions he made laid the groundwork for Maclay to be a leader in the field as technology progressed. During his tenure, Dr. Lewis initiated the Science Fair in the Upper and Middle Schools, the incorporation of Advanced Placement curriculum in the Science Department, as well as the thoughtful integration of school administration software that allowed the school to operate efficiently. Dr. Lewis was awarded the Joseph B. Whitehead Educator Distinction for his exemplary dedication to the field of education. Even through his retirement in 2015, Dr. Lewis remained dedicated in his work to the School, serving part-time in administrative and scheduling support for Upper School students. His service and impact on Maclay as an institution include the remarkable accomplishment of teaching Advanced Placement Biology for 33 years, his instruction changing and evolving, always remaining current and in line with the tremendous and complex advances in biology over that time span. Over the course of his 37 years of leadership and service at Maclay School, Dr. Lewis had an impact on an entire generation of students, encouraging curiosity and growth and demonstrating to his students and colleagues that all questions have merit. His contributions to Maclay and to the Science program are a treasured part of his remarkable legacy of service and have an ongoing impact through the work of the many Maclay alumni whom Dr. Tom Lewis taught and led.

Judy King was a beloved educator and Chair of the Science Department at Maclay School for 22 years whose vision for innovation in science led the development of the school’s curriculum, competition, and creative application in the field to that of an exceptional reputation. Mrs. King devoted countless hours to individual tutoring and coaching, establishing excellent outcomes of Maclay students in regional, state, national, and international competitions. Mrs. King was a patient mentor, who notably coached the winner of the Best in Physics award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in 2000. Mrs. King pioneered a Sunday afternoon exam review tradition at Maclay and embodied the Maclay spirit of community with her lively nature and eagerness to be involved. She worked tirelessly to keep the need for a new science building in the plans for Maclay’s future.

September 14, 1988 - March 26, 2010

A 2007 Maclay graduate, Tyler Rowland left an exceptional legacy in Maclay’s science program. He demonstrated a rare balance of unstoppable curiosity, determination, and enthusiasm for life at all times. Admired by both faculty and students alike, Tyler approached his academic endeavors with the same optimism as he approached his life. He was never deterred by setbacks, and was dedicated to his efforts in Science competition, ultimately winning numerous awards for his work with kudzu, looking at ways to transition the invasive species to alcohol for fuel. Always committed to helping others succeed, Tyler could often be found collaborating with and supporting his peers. A spirited competitor outside of the classroom as well, he was a valued player on the tennis team and took every opportunity to cheer on his teammates and attend various school events. Tyler’s love for Maclay and science was constant through his lifetime.

Selected Works by Julie Miller Torres ’98, LM18

This fall, following the opening of the Beck Family Innovation Center, Maclay welcomed home, Julie Miller Torres, ’98 LM18 as the inaugural exhibition in the Beck Family Innovation Center Gallery. Julie spent the week inspiring our students, connecting with fellow alumni, and working with our faculty in the Fine Arts Department. She generously and graciously shared insights about her work and process with students in all Divisions, encouraging their creative process and answering questions about her detailed and intricate pieces. Julie Miller Torres was born in Boise, Idaho, and was raised in Tallahassee, Florida. After attending Maclay from Pre-K through 12th grades, Julie went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in 2002 and 2005 respectively, a Master of Law from the University of Miami in 2008, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2016. Julie is an Atlanta-based artist specialized in the medium of printmaking and has had numerous accomplishments in her artistic career including being recently named a 2020 Finalist for the Sustainable Arts Foundation Award out of 1,800 applicants. Torres practiced law for seven years prior to attending SCAD. This experience is reflected in the subject matter of her work which explores the balance between various systems: natural and artificial; societal and legal. She incorporates text from legal documents into her art counterbalanced by an aesthetic of delicacy to create an interplay between content and form. Julie’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in private and public collections including those of Delta Airlines, Ritz Carlton, J.W. Marriott, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Sara Blakely and the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation. She most recently exhibited her work with Jennifer Balcos Gallery at Pulse Art Fair and with September Gray Fine Art at Art Palm Beach. To welcome Julie back to campus and provide an opportunity for fellow alumni to see her work, the Maclay Alumni Association hosted a welcome reception for classmates and former faculty of Julie’s.

“I love Tallahassee and I love Maclay and no matter where I have gone, no matter what I have tried to do, I have always known that my foundation was strong, that I have received the best education, and that I had the encouragement to make the most of the opportunities that came my way.” “I am truly grateful for the education I received at Maclay. It is an honor to return to share my artwork with Maclay students, parents, and alumni.”

-Julie Miller Torres

“We are thrilled to be able to exhibit Julie’s work in this new, inspiring gallery space on campus. Having her work here for our students and school community to view is one of the many highlights of the opening of our new Beck Family Innovation Center. Pairing creativity, inspiration, art, and design, with the sciences and other STEM fields creates exciting opportunities for our nearly 1,000 students and faculty to be inspired to collaborate and work across disciplines. We are so grateful that Julie returned home to Maclay to share this work with us all.” – James Milford, Head of School

The list below recognizes cumulative gifts to the school over the period of August 1, 2019 – December 10, 2020 through various sources including the Maclay Fund, Capital Projects and other school initiatives. We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous generosity and remarkable commitment that the donors below have shown ensuring the best possible resources and educational experience for Maclay’s students. Alfred B. Maclay, Jr. Circle Jim & Kathy Dahl, Driven Brands US The Beck Family Dahl Family Foundation, Inc. Chris & Susanne Dudley Maclay Oak Circle Mr. George W. Davis II Elliott Marshall Innes PA Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund First Commerce Credit Union Lawton & Beth Langford John Hugill & Kirsten Dunton Ted & Haley Frazee Dr. Robert A. Holton Mr. & Mrs. Chip Johnson The Gustafson Family Drs. Jeannine Silberman & Joseph Gray The Matheson Family John Ho Cartee Circle Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Derek K. Bethke Mr. & Mrs. Thad Beshears John & Ellen Lewis Dr. & Mrs. Robley J. Light Rex Lumber Drs. Laurence & Lori Rosenberg Ms. Eleanore P. Rosenberg Sally & Mark Rosser Mr. & Mrs. Jay Smith Scott and Karen Tetreault Mr. & Mrs. John Matthews Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Jay Pichard Shaffield Building Specialties, Inc. Simpson Nurseries, LAA Dr. & Mrs. Pat M. Woodward Cornerstone Dr. & Mrs. Narlin Beaty The Benevity Community Impact Fund Ed Blissard Mr. & Mrs. M. Scott Brookins Dr. Timothy G. Grayson Robert & Laura Hosay Mr. Dan Koeppel & Dr. Anna Koeppel Mr. & Mrs. Will Lawler Rick & Nancy McClure James & Angie Milford North Florida Pediatric Associates G. Mark & Diana L. O’Bryant Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Price Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Robinson William & Meredith Snowden Dr. & Mrs. James A. Stephens Kevin Swartz & Suzanne Stiles Total Quality Roofing, Inc. 1968 Ajax Building Corporation Bessemer Trust Mr. & Mrs. Christopher F. Davenport Carl L. Owenby, Jr. & Helen G. Owenby & Dr. Mary Anne Bullard Mr. & Mrs. Carlos E. Campo Tom & Kim Daniel Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Dean Frazee Partners, LLC Bettie Jane Grant Ben & Joy Watkins Mr. & Mrs. James L. Yearty Andalusian Dr. Emily Ashmore Stan & Tenley Toole Barnes Century Dr. Shayibu Harruna & Mrs. Jamilatu Futa Mr. & Mrs. Slater Bayliss Junious & Monesia Brown Mr. & Mrs. Brecht Heuchan Benners Contracting, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Cherashore Wes & Emillye James Jeffery & Connie Boland Dr. William & Mrs. Melissa Dobak Drs. Matthew & Janice Lawson Mr. Jeff Boutwell Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Evert Dr. Daniel P. Mears Mr. & Mrs. Ken Boutwell Firman Fund & Dr. Emily A. Leventhal Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Bradshaw Kelly & Hank Hutchinson Mr. & Mrs. Ryals McMullian Mr. Mark Bubriski Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Rumana The Owenby Family Dr. & Mrs. Viet Bui Schwab Charitable Limited Partnership LLLP Mr. & Mrs. Ken Cashin Tripp & Susie Transou Dr. Gary & Katrina Rolle Chaney, Couch & Associates Crest Bill & Paula Smith Shirley J. Whitsitt Family Dentistry Chris & Mandy Clark Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bascom Mr. & Mrs. Terry Widener Dr. & Mrs. Cory Couch Bascom Communications & Consulting, LLC Mrs. Marion Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Angelo D. Crowell John & Nellie Bastien Ultimate Fencing, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Brian Crumbaker Memorial Foundation Mr. Daniel P. Bowen Meridian Drs. Christopher & Shanna Daniels Dr. & Mrs. William C. Dixon IV John T. Burnette & Kimberly Rivers Capital City Bank Group Mr. & Mrs. Michael Donahue Burnette Construction & Development, LLC Gannon & Josh Cooper Mr. & Mrs. John Dowdy IIIDr. & Mrs. Garrett Chumney

Charles & Alison Dudley Mr. John Evers & Dr. Tanya Evers Fast Signs Florida Power & Light Company The Fonvielle Foundation Inc. Sarah & Mike Grant Gray Law Mr. & Mrs. Martin Hackney Bentley & Tyler Harris Michael Hasper Mr. E. Cantey Higdon Jr. Hill Spooner & Elliott Inc. Scott & Mary Hilton Alex & Jane Hinson Dr. & Mrs. Alex Ho Hollywood Nails Dr. & Mrs. Brett Howard Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Hughes Bill & Ellen Jablon Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kerr Dean & Lina Knox Hon. & Mrs. Bruce D. Landrum Trilly Lester Bradford & Morgan Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Travis Lloyd Cecilia Drew Loeb & Peter Loeb, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo S. Lombard Mrs. Francis P. Malone Mr. & Mrs. Timothy McAbee Mr. & Mrs. Amos R. McMullian Mr. & Mrs. C. Finley McRae Mr. & Mrs. Robert McVety Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Meenan, Jr. Corbin & Murray Moore Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Nguyen Dr. Winston Ortiz & Mrs. Denise Hernandez Dr. & Mrs. Alfredo Paredes Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Pavon Mrs. Joyce Phipps Mr. & Mrs. Ananth K. Prasad Dr. Sandeep & Mrs. Anamika Rahangdale Redwire Mr. & Mrs. Marc Reichelderfer Mr. & Mrs. Francis Rentz Roberts Construction Services LLC Mr. & Mrs. P. Michael Ruff Ms. Clarice M. Secreast Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Scheer Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Minacci, Colon & Power P.A. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sniffen Hettie Spooner Surgical Associates of Tallahassee Mr. & Mrs. Erik Tate Mr. & Mrs. John B. Thomas III Thomas County Federal Mr. & Mrs. Brett Thompson Julie & Alexi Torres Mr. & Mrs. Jeff VanSyckle Vineyard Capital Partners, LLC Visconti Children’s Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David Walker Kevin & Danielle Wall Mr. & Mrs. Russell Warren Dr. & Mrs. Dean Watson Mr. & Mrs. Screven Watson Ms. Katherine A. Webb Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Willis Drs. Leslie & Vicari Wilson

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Mr. & Mrs. Chris Amrhein Black Fig Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Bodiford Mrs. Rosemary S. Bunn Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP Leonard A. & M. Lisa Carson Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Cheesman Childers Construction Company Community Foundation of South Georgia, Inc. Douglas & Dianne Croley Mr. & Mrs. Sean P. Culliton Gloria Deison Dr. Carey C. Dozier Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Farber Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fehl Joe & Janet Fixel Mr. & Mrs. William A. Fixel The Gabor Agency, Inc The Gem Collection Bill & Debbie Giudice Ms. Christi Gray Brian & Michel Gregory Dave & Margaret Black Groves Mr. & Mrs. Matthew R. Hansard Pamela K. Haskins Tom & Mary Heinz Karen Herron Honeywell International PAC Charitable Gift Program Mr. & Mrs. Patrick E. Hurley Mr. & Mrs. Tor Jensen-Friedman KALO Restaurant Group, LLC Mr. Drew Corbett & Ms. Melissa Kiniyalocts Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Timothy McAbee Jeffrey & Sara Knox Merrill Mr. & Mrs. Julius F. Parker, III Sharp Fire Design Mr. & Mrs. Kevin M. Sokolow Mr. John Strickland Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Thornberry Talcor Commercial Real Estate Services Tallahassee Homes Realty Tallahassee Quarterback Club Mr. & Mrs. Matt Thompson Rick & Julie Weidner Mark & Jennifer Winegardner Mr. & Mrs. Mayo Woodward Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wyly

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Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital Isaac Barchas Benson’s Heating & Air Conditioning Mr. David Burday Mr. & Mrs. John Burns Melinda H. Butler Mr. & Mrs. John Chason Gregory & Dianne Clayton Tom & Terese Combs Mr. & Mrs. Kraig A. Conn Mr. & Mrs. Duane Daunt Dr. Elizabeth & Dr. Tarik Dickens Dr. & Mrs. Younes Errahali Pat & Kathy Farrell Randy Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Fleischer Mr. & Mrs. James F. Foos Felicia Coleman & Christopher Koenig Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Maclay Mr. & Mrs. Gene Van Asten Mr. Benjamin T. Thon Dr. David Durden & Dr. Aimee S. Durden Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Gregory M. Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. James A. Graganella Rear Admiral & Mrs. Rick Grant Mr. & Mrs. Cory M. Guzzo Mr. Wesley Haber Mr. & Mrs. Brady Harrison Mrs. Anne Lee Heaton Mr. & Mrs. Carson D. Hicks Mr. & Mrs. Nathan L. Higdon Mr. & Mrs. John Hildebrandt Mr. Stewart Hinson Dr. & Mrs. Rob Hovsapian Ms. Elena Istomina