2023-2024 GRATITUDE REPORT
ST. GEORGE’S INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
We're all in because our woods and wetlands provide so many opportunities for learning.
Lower School Parent
CELEBRATING YOUR IMPACT
From the Head of School
Dear St. George’s Supporters,
Thank you for supporting the most extraordinary school and students, and in turn, advancing the mission of St. George’s Independent School. Because of you, we are poised for a season of growth in our community and service to our students at an unprecedented level.
Without a doubt, St. George’s has the history, people, facilities, and vision to stand out as the best independent school in Tennessee in academics, the arts, athletics, culture, school spirit and more. Through the largest annual giving year in St. George’s history, we have grown the expertise of our faculty, experience of our coaches, and investment into our facilities and operations.
So, now the real adventure begins. Let’s go ALL IN—combining the best of our extraordinary history with an aggressive, innovative approach for the future. Together, we will build the best St. George’s yet, serving our students, families, and alumni.
Join us and set your course for building Gryphons of greatness.
With Gratitude,
Luke Pruett P’28, ’30, ’35
CELEBRATING YOUR IMPACT
From the Director of Advancement
Dear St. George’s Families and Friends,
The 2023-2024 school year was awesome—flat out awesome—in so many ways! Across our campuses, students were alive with learning, and our community was strong and supportive day in and day out.
We completed the fiscal year with the strongest annual fund performance in SGIS history! And it’s all because of you—our supporters and donors. Our annual fund is the lifeblood of our school. With it, we are able to go above and beyond for our students and teachers by enriching the programs that make St. George’s so special.
As we look to this current school year, we are poised to set new goals for our annual fund; and, we want to invite you to be a part of helping us realize our dreams. We hope you will join us by being ALL IN to support St. George’s this year. With your participation, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. When we all give, we all benefit. Thank you for believing in St. George’s, and thank you for trusting us to make our school the best place, for every student, every day.
With Gratitude,
Kyle Slatery ’98
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (unaudited)
BY THE NUMBERS
IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPY AT ST. GEORGE’S
422 Households Donated
283 AP EXAMS TAKEN
78+
Curriculum-based OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
41% Increase in PARENT GIVING
60 AP SCHOLARS
#1
Only independent school in Tennessee named an ARTS RICH SCHOOL
316 ATHLETIC EVENTS on Campus
60+ Parents Association VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
38%
Increase in AVERAGE GIFT SIZE
2024 Class of
Accepted to 134 Colleges Enrolled in 42 Colleges across 21 States + UK
We are grateful for your philanthropy at St. George’s Independent School! In total, the St. George’s community raised $3,994,727 during the 2023-2024 school year.
$1,359,031 Heart of a Gryphon Capital Campaign $544,915 ALL IN Annual Fund
$1,001,200 SGIS Endowment
$1,089,581 Restricted Giving
CELEBRATING YOUR IMPACT
CREWS FAMILY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ENDOWED CHAIR
The Crews Family Center for Academic Excellence was established in 2024 through the generosity of Jason and Michelle Crews P’20, ’26. The Crews Center for Academic Excellence will make possible ongoing financial support for learning services at St. George’s. Through this gift, St. George’s has created an integrated learning services program across our campuses, spearheaded by the Crews Family Endowed Chair for Academic Excellence, Dr. Brenda Monk.
The Crews family’s gift creates a long-term, sustainable investment to fulfill our mission of student-centered learning and academic success for all students, for many years to come.
WHITSITT CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Whitsitt Center for Science and Technology was established in 2023 through the generous support of the late Dr. Bob Klesges (parent of Chris ’00 and Josh ’12), in memory of long-time friend and SGIS coach, William Whitsitt (parent of Allie ’12 and Virginia ’14), who passed in 2020.
The Whitsitt Center will provide funding to support enhanced programming in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), ensuring St. George’s continues to develop as the leader in STEM education for many years to come.
LIGHTMAN FAMILY FUND FOR JOURNALISM
Thanks to the generosity of Michael and Suzana Lightman P’24, the Lightman Family Fund for Journalism was established in the winter of 2024 in honor of their daughter, Sienna ’24, who was an enthusiastic and passionate studentjournalist during her time at St. George's.
The Lightman Family Fund for Journalism will provide resources to meet the multimedia goals for the Newsmagazine course at St. George’s. The fund will also assist with the production, publishing, and distribution of the school’s award-winning newsmagazine, The Lodge, and its website.
Jason, Ethan '26, Kayley '20 and Michelle Crews
Allie ’12 and Virginia Whitsitt ’14 with Dr. Bob Kleges
Aidan, Suzana, Sienna '24 and Michael Lightman, Jr.
We're all in because SGIS faculty, staff and administrators are all in for my child—and that means everything.
Middle School Parent
HONOR ROLL
Thank you to all donors!
Whether supporting the Annual Fund or our Alumni Association, your investment makes a difference and has a direct impact on students, faculty, and experiences at the school.
Gifts made between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024
Household Total Years Giving *10+, **20+, ***30+, ★40+ + Faculty and Staff Donors
Anonymous (5)
Jessica and Peter Abell *+
Lale and Oscar Adams
Alice Adams
Zack Adcock *+
Seyi Adeleye ’13
Sope Adeleye ’16
Ola and Femi Adeleye
Cherry Xie and Deniz Aksoy
Ahmed Alaina
Tiffany and Randy Alden
Erica Alexander ’17 +
Desiree and David Allen *+
Craig Allen ’22
Cindy and Robert Allen *+
Dixon Allen-Farrell and Chris Farrell *+
Jewel and Michael Allison
Roberta and Steve Anderson
Lynn and John Apple
Bailey Apple ’16
Eve Arick ’18
Bette Arndt
Amanda and John Asbell *
Athletic Surfaces Plus, LLC
Marlee and Andrew Atkins + AutoZone
Alicia and Dustin Autry
Heather and Christopher Averwater
Bianca and Frank Ayers
Lisa and Rob Ayerst
Velton Baggett
Andrea and Austin Baker
Kim and Doug Baker
Andrea Ballard ***+
Clay and Buster Barger
Nicole Barnett
Barret School of Banking
John Barrickman
Leigh Barrios
Mary Morgan Barron ’18
Virginia Barron ’16
Heather and Brian Barry
Julia and Ryan Barton
Chandler ’13 and Wil ’14 Barton
Alexa Basinger ’14 +
Battelle Education
Arpi and Nick Bazarian
Gina and Chris Beagle
Lauren and Scott Beal *+
Liz and Bob Bean
Bradley Beardsley
Melanie and John Beckham
William Bell
Kendra and Jim Bell
Gina and Josh Bellaire
Anise and Ronald Belz
Alisha and Robert Bergin
Anna Besh ’17
Kirby Betchick ’18
Lynne and Thomas Betzwieser
Lil Bird ’18
Josie Bishop ’20
Cade Bishop
Lacey and Brandon Bishop
Emily and Hans Bjorkman
Kate Collins and Will Bladt *
Candice and David Boatright
Alison and Shawn Bodkin
Melissa Taylor and Matt Bogosian
Nicole and James Bolden
Kelly Bone
Pam and Hugh Boone
Amy and Rob Bourdeau *
Meg and Mike Bowen
Joyce and Seldon Bradley
Dawn and Steven Bragg
Elizabeth and Mark Bran **+
Cyra and Warren Brashear
Ryan Bray ’17
Stacie Bray
Justin Bray ’19
Kevin and Cindy Brewer
Gia and Danny Broadway **+
Jill and Rick Broer
Erin and Tommy ’84 Bronson +
Ben Brown ’18
Alicia and Jermaine Brown
Mary Ann and Joe Brown
Mim and Buck Brown +
Scott Brown *+
Laurel Browning
Deana Brunjes
Jayne and Bob Bruno
Beth and Hamp Bryan
Mary Ann and Blake Bryan
Sarah and Tom Burdi
Martha ’98 and Chris Burke
Alyce and Harry Burr
Kristin and Reed Burton *+
Kristi and Kevin Bush
Elizabeth Butler
Erica and Eric Callan
Kimberly and Jason Callaway *+
Elizabeth and L. Campbell
Gigi Zhang and Tom Campbell
Katie and Haden Campbell
Gail and David Cannon
Bella Cantu ’16
Alli and Taylor Cao+
Farah and Edward Cardosi
Amy Carlisle
Elizabeth Carnell
Lauren and William Carnell
Denise and Don Carpenter
Jacqueline and Michael Carpenter
Carrie and Steve Carpenter **
Angelica Carranza
Katy Simmons-Carroll and Kevin Carroll +
Michelle and Brian Carroll
Jennifer Carstensen
Carolyn and Taylor ’86 Cates
Frances and Alan Catmur
Susan and Matthew Cavitch
Alex and Nolan Chantara
Brennan ’98 and Todd Chapman
Richard Cheek
CityWood Custom Furniture
Rachel Clark +
Carol Clark
Tracy and Gary Clarke
Brooke and Adam Clay
Wendy and Wade Clayton
Catherine and Peter Climie *+
Jane and Rick Cloud
Abbie Cloutier ’18
Kathryn and Mike Cloutier
Ashley and Jonathan Cochran **+
Laurie and Fred Cohn
Christina and Brian Cohn
Ann and Jimmy Cole
Tina and Shane Cole
Jan and George Colgate **
Mandy and Tom Collens
Katie and Ward ’90 Collier *+
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Community Bankers of Michigan
Janice Compton
Sue and George Condon
Lorie and Troy Connatser + Stephanie ’89 and Mike Consolo *
Lori Cook
Christine and Kenton Coons
Stephanie and Kyle Coons +
Kyle Cooper
Kera Cooper
Briana and Drew ’96 Cowan
Miller ’11 and Hunter ’08 Cowan *
Suzie and Andy ’71 Cowan *
Frances and Dick Cowan *
Sarah and Curt ’74 Cowan **
Joan Cowan ★
Nancy and Tim ’67 Cowan ★
Jenny and Zack Cowell
Keely Cox ’16
Kellye Craig +
Mandy and Tripp Crane *+
Clay Crenshaw ’15
Harriett and Hilliard Crews
Michelle and Jason Crews
Crews Family Foundation
Luci Cromer
Marilyn and Bill Crosby
Jeanne and Matthew Crosby
Lainie Cantrell and Richard Crose +
Madeline Shelly ’10 and Keith Crouch
Suzanne and Darcy Curran
James Dale
Anissa and Eric Dalle +
Kavita and Henry Dalsania
Paula and Matthew Daniel
Nicole and Mike Davidson
Brian and Kacey Davies
Alicia and Stephen Davis
Kim and Darrell Davis
Sharon and Ron Davis
Nikki and Darren Davis
Marielba Torres and Guy Delahoussaye
Destin DeMarco
Erin and Kin Dempsey
Haley Dietz ’18
Sarah and Joe DiNicolantonio
Isabel Dlabach ’20
Cindy and Edward Dobbs
Docking Bankshares, Inc
Rebecca Dodson
Connor Doolin ’11
Ryan Doolin ’11
Leah Dorsett *
Dwight Drinkard *
Dropbox, Inc.
Carol Duffy
Elizabeth and John Duke
Laura and Nate Dumser +
Taylor ’11 and Paul Eager *
Stephen East ’16
Deborah and David East *
Morgan ’11 and Blake ’11 Edwards
HONOR ROLL
Hillery and Edward Efkeman +
Edie and Eric Efron
Cheryl Elinor
Eli Lilly Matching Gifts Program
Jennifer and Glenn Elton
Gayle Ennis
Ellie and Karl Erdman
Traci Erlandson +
Stacey and Benjamin Etters
Camilla and Mark Evans
Sabrina Ewing
Jackie and Tyler Fagan
Susan and Steve Farese
Kim and Brinkley Farnsworth
Caroline Farrell ’17
Hailey and Bobby Farrell
Bess Farris
Alec Feinstone ’13
Zach Feinstone ’11
Allyson and Jonathan Ferebee
Keri and Alan Ferguson
Megan Maestri and Smith Ferguson ’97 *+
Elizabeth and Rick Ferguson ★
Kim ’85 and Richard Finch **+
Jami and Travis Fincham
Alice and Curtis Finn
Jane and Mark Finneran
Jane Finney ***
First Horizon
First National Bank of Hutchison
Dalton Firtik ’20
Greg Firtik
Anne Fletcher
Marta Lopez-Flohr and Tim Flohr
Matthew Floyd
FOCUS Bank
Lindsey and Sean Foley
Ashley ’08 and Eric ’08 Folk
Ceil and Scott ’11 Folk
Tammy and Ric Folk
Marion and Tripp Folk *
Laura Forbes
Tracy and Carlo Forbes **+
Mary Call and Mott Ford
Kirstin and Mark Ford +
Jeanne and Paul Foreman ***
Kelly and Rob Fossett
Morgan ’11 and Parker ’13 Fossett
Fossett Paving Co., LLC
Robbie Fox
Lane and Scott Franklin
Rhonda Friedrichsen
Alexis and Matthew Fulton
Nancy and Paul Fultz
Isabella Gadberry
Seth Gambrell
Liz Gano **+
Christine and Nick Gant
Cesilie and Dan Garles
Gary Garlington
Suzette and Scott Garmon +
Paige and Ben Garrett *+
Frances Gatlin ’16
Mallory Gatlin +
DeeDee Gauthier
Kimberly Georgi
Germantown Commissary
Christie and Chris Getman
Timothy Gibson *+
Katy and Haley Gilmore *+
Maria and Paulo Giolo
Maggie Glosson ’17
Autumn and Glenn Goerke
Anne and Jeffrey Goldberg **+
Lori and David Good
Brook Goodman ’17
Lucy Gordon
Pam and Larry Gossett
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Jody Graddy
Jack Graddy ’19
Maria Granadillo
Peggy Jo Grant
Shayla Grant
Helen and Scott Grant
Rebekah and David Grant
Catherine Greenslade *+
Melissa and Nathan Gregory
Melissa and Wes Griffin *
Austin Grisham ’13
Kathryn and Bruce Grissom
Andrea and Josh Griswold +
Helen Gronauer *
Elaine and Gregg Gumbert *
Ann and Frank Gusmus
Stacey Habans
Silpa and Dale Hansen
Allison Harbert ’16
Dare Harcourt
Ashley Harper
Jane and Mark Harris
Mary Kathryn ’13 and Forbes ’10 Harris
Rheagan ’91 and Philip Harris *
Claire ’89 and Chris Harrison
Thomas Hart ’78
Felicity and Alvin Hartman
Elizabeth Hary
Chase Hayden ’17
ChaToya and Aaron Hayden **+
Paula and Michael Head
Lyndi and Rob Heard **
Wendi Heaton +
Keerthi and Mark Heckle
Joan and Mike Heflin ***
Janie Hendrix *
Ana Hercules
Justin Herter
Gayle ’80 and Tom Higley
Mandi and Paul Hill **+
Robin and Jason Hills *+
Hayden Hodges ’20
Tara and Clay Holder
Anna Holt
Caroline and Brant Horne
Kellee and Lawson Horton *+
Cindy Howard
Wesley Howe
Laura and Lowry Howell *
Gary and Connie Hudson
Tricia Dewey and Eric Hudson * Hummingbird Foundation, Inc.
HONOR ROLL
Vera and Tom Hung
Sherry and Bud Hurley
Paulina Hutchison ’19
Rob Hyde ’10
Maggie Hyde ’15
Forest and Scott Imorde
Kimberly Ingram
Vicki and Lindsey Inouye
Shawn and Adam Irving
Jack Robinson Archive
Holly and Anthony Jackson
Sheryl Jackson *
Transito and David James
Meagan ’10 and Dillon Jenkins
Jaquila and Erling Jensen
Dana and Jayme Jimenez
Will Johns ’19
Michelle and William Johns
Karen and Ron Johnson
Lindsey and Seth Johnson +
Rose Johnston
LaTasha and Mark Jones
Jamie Jones
Heather Jones
Iris and Angelo Jones
Carol and Victor Jones
Shannon and Justin Jones
Alicia and Damon Juckett
Sandra Kazbour and Mahmoud Hamud +
Theresa and Eric Keane
Jana and Doug Kearney
Healy Keenan +
Helene and Rick Keenan +
Diann and Charles Kelley
Caleb Kelsey ’14
Glenda Kendrick
Susan and Josh Kendrick
Roshan Akbar and Mir Khan
Tori and Mo Kidney
Kidney Disease Consultants, P.C.
Megan ’98 and Phillip Kimball
Bob Klesges *
Lynne and Paul Klinger
Lynn Kloker
Brig and Ellen Klyce ***
Amy and Alex Knight
Kathy Knowles and Michael Dykes + Amy Kollias
Jill and Jeffrey Koontz
Kroger
Mary-Ashley ’10 and Arjun Kurian
Suzanne and Patrick Kutas
Eleanor Kuykendall ’22
Debbie Kuykendall
Holly and Devin LaBarreare + Connor Lambert ’18
Becky and Rick Lambert *+
June Lampl
Nick Lancaster
Sherrill and Bob Land +
Beth and Mark Landers **+
Larke and James Landis
Jennie and Kevin Lane
Lindsay LaNore
Memrie Lary +
Dianne and Robert Laster
Katy and Graham Laster *+
Morgan Lathum ’08
Sharon Lathum ***+
Lilia and Eduard Lauren
Beth Lawo **+
Angela and Terry Lawson
Stacey and Chris Lazarini
Sarah and John Leach
Leco Realty
Laura Lee
Jackson Lee ’19
Lindsay and Wesley Lehman
Christiana and Joe Leibovich *+
Jana Leist
Rebekah and Scott Lemmons
Shannon and David Lenoir
Les Paul Foundation
Marianne and Les Leung *+
Jensen Lewis ’19
Julie and Marcus Lewis
Carmen and Joey Lewis
Pam and Jeff Lewis *+
Suzana and Michael Lightman
Sarah and Tony Lin +
Tracy and Mark Lindow *
Tom Link *+
Marilyn Livesay
Andrew Lochemes ’11
Julie Loftin Miller and Chris Miller
Tracy and John Long +
Ashley and Andre Lott +
Morgan and Charles Love
Gabe Love ’20
Daniel Lund
Jennifer and Brad Luton **+
Michele and Joe Lyons
Kristin and Greg Madison
Madison Family Enterprises McDonalds
Jorie and Dustin Maki
Marilee and Jesse Malott + John Slater Mann ’17
Catherine Mann ’15
Shankari Manoj
Winston Margaritis ’18
Alexis Margaritis ’16
Lauren Marotta ’17
Anca and Andy Marr
Susannah and Wilks Marshall
Shelly and Adrian Martin
Meredith and Greg Martin *
Angela and Drew Massengale +
Beth and Michael Masters *+
Hester and Andy Mathes + Bennett Matson ’18
Amy Matula ’12
Krista Durrett
Carlie and Esfand Mazhari
Corky McAuliffe ’12
Ginny McCarroll ’18
Mimi McCarroll ’17
Peter McCarthy
Jackie McCaskill
Emmy and Bill McClain *+
Pascaline and Ernest McClinton
Sarah and Blake McCollough + Ann McCormack ***
Donna and Jon McCreery
Wendy and Matt McCrory
Janet and Don McCrory
Kim and Timothy McDaniel
Emily and Bob McEwan
Molly McEwan ’15
Lauren and Norris ’75 McGehee
Mac McGuffee ’16
Angie and Jere McGuffee
Jessie and Casey McGuire +
Wil McMillian ’13
Karen and Bill McNeil
Boo McWaters ’20
Anne McWaters ’81
Shannan McWaters
Lena McWilliams
Kyle Mehmed ’16
Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust
Memphis Thunder
Amee and Andrew Merkle
Harriet and Brian Michael
Amy and Rick Michalak **+
Stephanie and Shaun Micheel
Lindsay and Adam Miklos
Amy Lauren MIller
Christine and Mike Miller
Katie and Bruce Miller *
Gina and Chris Miller *+
Carol and Vincent Miraglia *
Hollen and Lance Mitchell
Jerica Mitchell
Brenda Monk *+
Lucius Monroe
Carrie and Alan Moore
Carolyn Moore
HONOR ROLL
Raven and Jon Moorehead
Phillip Morris
Nancy and Carl Morrison
Mike Morrison *
Emily and Steve Morrison *
Tracy Moss
Rebecca Ryan and Charlie Moutoux
Gwen and Mark Mrva
Amy and Ben Mrva
Brenlin Mullaney ’22
Ann Mullis
Lindsey and Ike Munn
Annie Murff ’18
Maggie and Richard Murff *+
Jennifer and Jimmy Murphy
Martha and Scott Murphy *
Diane and Ed Myrup
David Nannie
National Assn. of Episcopal Schools
Margaret ’11 and Bob Neel
Katie and Gary Nelson
Mollie ’75 and Scott Newman
Sandra Saunders and Chris Niederer
Nicki Soule and Andy Nix
Sophia ’11 and Drake Norman
Cirley and Cotter ’98 Norris
Ellie and Field ’96 Norris
Chris ’68 and Mark Norris ★
North American Banking Company
Heather and Robert Nyen
Kim and Will ’94 O'Bar +
Martha and Barry O'Neill
Matt Oates
Fredricka and Keith Okello
Caroline Canarios ’08 and Tully Olson
Luann and Rob Optican **
Eleanor and Eric Osborne
Lindsay and Zac Overbey
Debbie and Steve Pacheco
Hal and Betty Padget
Beth Pankratz
Angela and Mike Park
Brandy and John Parker
Heather and Nathan Pate
Mary Patterson ’11
Will Patterson ’16
Ralph Patterson
Carrie and Chris Patterson
Patterson Bray PLLC
Morgan and Brendan Pattison +
Britt Paul ’12
Shay and Kyle Payne
Heather and Todd Perkins
Rebekah and Stephen Peyton +
Olivia Phillips ’16
Jennifer and Gene Phillips
Emily and Jay Philpott **
Jo and Ken Picha
Hannah Pigors ’11
Michael Pigors ’13
Melinda and Mike Pigors
Kerri Pigues
Dannielle Pirtle
Audrey Pisahl ’17
Claire Pitzer
Dana and TJ Plummer
Tom and Christy Ponder
Noah Pope ’17
Beth and Joel ’79 Porter **+
Power & Telephone Supply Company
Sondra Price
Met Proctor ’18
Natalie Proctor ’14
Susan and Tom Prodanovich
Pamela and Ken Pruett
April and Luke Pruett +
Sophia Quesada ’16
Agnes ’96 and Andrew Quiggle
Ashley Quinn
Sara McKenzie-Quirk and Mike Quirk
Karen Radiloff
Rebeca Rainey
Amelia Ramsey +
Trey Ramsey
Angela and Rafael Rangel
Tatyana and Shvet Rawla
Susan and Mark Rayburn
Shahnila and Muhammad Raza
Gretchen and Charles Reaves
Alexis and Paul Regner
Father Ollie Rencher
Elisabeth and Charlie Rhodes
Lisa and Richard Riales
Leanne and Walt Ricketson *+
Barrett Rivera ’20
Kate Rivera ’18 and Carlos Rivera-Peraza ’18
Tammy Rivera
Esra and Steve Roan
Kim and Donald Robbins +
Sarah and Donald Robertson **+
Mary and Bill Routt
Heidi and Ian Rubín de la Borbolla **+
Karin and Jeff Ruffin *
Stacey and Dalton ’95 Rushing *
Meredith and John ’90 Russell
Melinda and Jack Russell
Charolette Jackson-Ruth and Bill Ruth
LaTrice and Derek Ryan
Melissa and Matthew ’92 Saenger
Lizzie and Jason ’87 Saenger *+
Lynda and Chris Saenger ***+
Autumn Jones ’16 and Charlie Salameh
Maria Sallee ’19
Cecily Sammons
Trinity and Jamie Savage
Kristen and David Schaefer **+
Joseph Schrum
Morgan and Dan Schultz *+
Harrison Schutt ’16
Robert Schutt ’14
McKenzie and Wade ’10 Scofield
Sonya and Bill Scofield
Jennifer Scola
Earnest Scott
Jill and Jay Scott
Ashley Scott +
Margaret and Michael Scott
Ramona and John Seabold
Jill and Hunter Seabrook
Page McMullen and Dave Sears **+
Woody Seelbinder ’08
Jamie and Dustin Seessel
Katie ’91 and Brad Seessel *+
Robin and David ’79 Selberg
Mary Ragan Selberg ’16
Fran and Phil Shannon *
Marla Shapiro
Brad Shapiro
Rita and Alvin Shelby
Shea and Chris Shelton +
Carol and Keith Shirley
Christy and Ted Showalter
Cara and Rob Sievers
Judith and Glenn Sigler
Marianne Simmons *+
Darlene and Jack Simms
Tona and Randy Simpson
Angie and Patrick Simpson *+
Graham Sisson ’17
Amy and Emry Sisson
Katherine ’96 and Adam Slater
Kyle Slatery ’98 +
Morgan ’08 and Wil ’07 Slatery
Jane and Charles Slatery ***
Susan and Kyle Sledd
Felicitas and Harold Sloves
Dawson Smith ’17
Sunde Smith
Leeann and Jeff Smith
Kenyecta Smith
Terri and Gary Smith
Andreana Smith
Maryl and Joel E Smith
Stacy and Neal Smith
Pam McCarthy and Adam Smith + Dorree Jane and Philip Smith
Rebecca Smith and Tom Densford *
Blair Smithwick ’19
Ann and Robin Smithwick
Crista and Mike Smothers **+
Jackie and Bob Solmson
Elizabeth and John Sparks
Rachel Levine and Nate Spates+
Brittany and Phillip ’95 Spencer
Melanie and Jim Spiller
Lee Spindler
Lynda and Matt Spinolo
Trish and Richard Spore
Georgia Stafford
Melissa and Ty ’84 Stamps +
Barbara and Steve Stapleton ***
Sarah Stauf +
Wolfgang Stauf
Stauf USA, LLC
Saul and Susan Stein
Emma Stevenson ’18
HONOR ROLL
Jeanne and David Stevenson-Moessner *
St. George's Parents Association
Jacob Still ’16
Mary and Dave Stooksbury
Jessica and David Stooksbury +
Kristin Kerlin-Storz and Jake Storz *+
Amy Clunan and Alan Stovall *
St. Philip Episcopal Church
Edie and Terry Street
Amy Stricklin
Sarah Suddoth ’16
Claire Sullivan ’16
Mariam and Ethan Sullivan *+
Mary and George Sullivan **
Lori and Randall Swaney
Evan Swindall
Shirley Tang
Gina and Steve Tanzer
Adrienne and Joshua Tate *
Carol Tatum
Danielle and Alan Taylor + Baylee Taylor
Walker Taylor
Jennifer and Bill Taylor
Julie and Rick Taylor
Lisa and Mark Taylor +
Alicia and Wilson ’07 Taylor
Sylvia and Frank Taylor
Vicki and Brad Teeples
Linda Templeton and Dan Spaulding **
Joan Terry
Mondi Thomas
Claire Thomas ’16
Amy and Brad Thomas
Tricia and Brian Thomas *
Wendy and Beau Thompson
Kristine and Seth Thompson
Tarik Thompson
Dyanna and Bruce Thompson *
Barbara and Davis Thornton *
Kathy and Joe Tidwell
Laura and Kevin Timmons + Rosita Timmons
Martha and Bruce Timmons +
Tara and Alexander Todd
Katie Toombs
Tameka and Gary Traylor + Randy Tremaine
Pam and Scott Tupman
Colton Turner ’19
Cameron Turner ’19
Mandy and Jeff Turner
Jill and Brad Turner
Leigh and John Tweedall
Braden Twisdale
Julie and Dan Umansky
Umansky Management, LLC
Zarina Umarov ’16
Kalyn and Adam Underwood
Jo and Steve Vail
Nicole Van de Vuurst +
Lise and Mark van Stolk +
Macie Hall and James VanRensselaer
Karen and Christopher VanSteenberg
Teresa Varnon and Edward Trouy *+
Kara and David Vaughn +
Cathy and Tony Veri
Laura Vidal
Carrie and Jim Wadlington
Ashley and Josh ’98 Walker
Lori and Wade Walker +
Austin Wall ’19
Dede and Jeff Walters
Buzz Walthall *+
Sarah and John Ward
Robin ’89 and Will Webb
Allison and Justin Webb +
Angela Webster
Alison and Jimmy Wetter **
Peg and Bill Wetzel *
Kathy and Michael Wexler
Anna Wheeler ’02 + Alec White ’19
Steven White ’19
Meredith and Steve White
Lara and George White **
Allie Whitsitt ’12
Virginia Whitsitt ’14
Amy and Kip Whittemore
Stacey and Lance Wiedower
Louise Wilford
Lisa and Mike ’82 Williams
Zach Williams ’19
Sue Williams
Susan and David Williams
Lori and Aaron Williamson *+
Laurie and Jamie Wilson
Maureen and Bill Wilson
Sarah and Trey Wilson
Kenzey and Greg Wilson
Kandice Winfield
Kari and Darren Winfrey
Jennifer Winstead **
Zenqua Winston
Landry Wirth ’20
Jeanie and Jake Wolaver
Wil Wood ’19
Angela Wood
Nicole and Tate Wood
Michele and Tom Wood *
Adam Woodruff +
Rita Woodward
Holly and Jeremiah Wright
Bonnie Bennion and Michael Wyrick
Margaret and Bruce Yancey
Michelle York +
Lauren and Tommy Young *
Bina and Matt Young **+
Marina and Charles Yukon
Toni and Michael Zanone
Callie and Todd Zaugg
Caroline Zummach ’18
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Upper School Parent
St. George’s Society
The St. George’s Society recognizes our philanthropic leadership donors, who provide unrestricted annual fund support of $1,500 or more. We are grateful to those who make SGIS a philanthropic priority.
PARTNER: $50,000+
Luci Cromer
Cindy and Edward Dobbs
St. George’s Parents Association
INVESTOR: $25,000+
Deborah and David East
Luann and Rob Optican
Jackie and Bob Solmson
FERGUSON SCHOLAR: $10,000+
Janice Compton
Elaine and Gregg Gumbert
Laura and Lowry Howell
Vera and Tom Hung
Jane and Charles Slatery
Sarah and John Ward
PATRON: $5,000+
Heather and Brian Barry
Stephanie and Kyle Coons
Suzie and Andy ’71 Cowan
Suzanne and Darcy Curran
Helen Gronauer
Rheagan ’91 and Philip Harris
Theresa and Eric Keane
Clanlo Society
Ellen and Brig Klyce
Dianne and Robert Laster
Lindsay and Wesley Lehman
Meredith and Greg Martin
Ellie and Field ’96 Norris
Melinda and Mike ’96 Pigors
Maryl and Joel E Smith
Karen and Christopher VanSteenberg
Jeanie and Jake Wolaver
MEMBER: $1,500+
Lale and Oscar Adams
Ola and Femi Adeleye
Lauren and Scott Beal
Alisha and Robert Bergin
Lynne and Thomas Betzwieser
Jacqueline and Michael Carpenter
Katie and Ward ’90 Collier
Stephanie ’89 and Mike Consolo
Joan Cowan
Kavita and Henry Dalsania
Alicia and Stephen Davis
Ellie and Karl Erdman
Alexis and Matthew Fulton
Gary Garlington
Christie and Chris Getman
Rebekah and David Grant
Melissa and Wes Griffin
Claire ’89 and Chris Harrison
Alicia and Damon Juckett
Tori and Mo Kidney
Julie and Marcus Lewis
Amee and Andrew Merkle
Lindsay and Adam Miklos
Christine and Mike Miller
Carol and Vincent Miraglia
Raven and Jon Moorehead
Mike Morrison
Rebecca Ryan and Charlie Moutoux
Amy and Ben Mrva
Sandra Saunders and Chris Niederer
Mollie ’75 and Scott Newman
Fredricka and Keith Okello
Carrie and Chris Patterson
Dana and TJ Plummer
Amy and Emry Sisson
Stacy and Neal Smith
Ann and Robin Smithwick
Vicki and Brad Teeples
Carrie and Jim Wadlington
Ashley and Josh ’98 Walker
Margaret and Bruce Yancey
Lauren and Tommy Young
Established in 2011, the Clanlo Society contributes to the school’s sustainability in the future through estate planning. We are so grateful for these legacy donors and their vision to provide for the needs of future Gryphons.
Mr. Robert A. Boelte ^
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. DiNicolantonio
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Dunavant Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Heflin
Mr. Walter B. Klyce
Dr. and Mr. John J. Lochemes
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. McDuffie
Mr. James E. McGehee Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart C. McGehee
Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Optican
Mr. and Mrs. Christian J. Saenger
Ms. Claire Schwamm ^
Mr. and Mrs. Guy M. See
Mr. and Mrs. David B. Skudder Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stokes Jr.
Ms. Megan Dunbar Turner ^
^ indicates gift has been realized
The Heart of a Gryphon capital campaign kicked off in 2023 to raise funds for specific facility improvement projects. Through the leadership of Lauren Young P’21, ’25, ’30, and generosity of numerous benefactors, we completed field grading and a turf addition at Ferguson Field, and a dedicated shot put and discus throwing field at the Collierville Campus and added new cubbies, paint, window blinds, and ceiling tiles in the Gibson Building at the Germantown Campus.
The next phases include the Compton Aquatic Center redevelopment project, Whicker Pitch soccer field seating, and resurfacing the eight lane track around Ferguson Field at Stokes Stadium.
Roberta and Steve Anderson
Athletic Surfaces Plus, LLC
Heather and Brian Barry
Lauren and Scott Beal
Melissa Taylor and Matt Bogosian
Deana Brunjes
Tracy and Gary Clarke
Amy Clunan and Alan Stovall
Katie and Ward ’90 Collier
Suzie and Andy ’71 Cowan
Kim and Darrell Davis
Jackie and Tyler Fagan
Kelly and Rob Fossett
Morgan ’11 and Parker ’13 Fossett
Friends of Masters Swimming
Germantown Commissary
Rheagan ’91 and Philip Harris
Claire ’89 and Chris Harrison
Ginny and Bryan Hawkins
Alicia and Damon Juckett
Susan and Josh Kendrick
Bob Klesges
Jill and Jeffrey Koontz
Madison Family Enterprises McDonalds
Memphis Thunder
Amee and Andrew Merkle
Lindsay and Adam Miklos
Carol and Vincent Miraglia
Rebecca Ryan and Charlie Moutoux
Martha and Scott Murphy
Cirley and Cotter ’98 Norris
Ellie and Field ’96 Norris
Chris ’68 and Mark Norris
Luann and Rob Optican
Carrie and Chris Patterson
Shay and Kyle Payne
Angela and Rafael Rangel
Mary and Bill Routt
Robin and David ’79 Selberg
Amy and Emry Sisson
Dorree Jane and Philip Smith
Stauf USA, LLC
Tara and Alexander Todd
Umansky Management, LLC
Kenzey and Greg Wilson
Jeanie and Jake Wolaver
Cherry Xie and Deniz Aksoy
Margaret and Bruce Yancey
Lauren and Tommy Young
CELEBRATING YOUR LEADERSHIP
From the Board of Trustees Chair
Greetings Gryphon community. The excitement of the new school year brings with it another season of board leadership for our amazing group of Trustees to roll up their sleeves and get to work. The past year was one of great change that brought together constituents from across our community; trustees, school leadership, faculty & staff, parents, students, alumni, and past supporters of St. George's.
Many of you have experienced the changes influenced by the work of the Trustees directly, including:
• Collaborating with Timothy Gibson and Luke Pruett to facilitate an organizational change to position all stakeholders for success
• Working closely with school leadership to address campus security and health/medical needs
• Developing and supporting the Heart of a Gryphon campaign leading to major investments in facilities and infrastructure across all three campuses
• Transitioning our banking relationship to better serve the needs of our business operations
• Opening lines of communication with our faculty and staff to amplify their voice in the decision making process
• Supporting the recruiting and placement of key personnel
• Initiating and continuing support of our accreditation process
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our dedicated faculty and staff, supportive parents, and engaged alumni for their unwavering commitment to our Gryphon community. Your partnership is essential to our continued success.
As we look ahead, we remain focused on providing an exceptional education that empowers our students to reach their full potential. Our focus will be to build upon the momentum created this past year and implement initiatives that will allow us to drive sustainable improvements to our community that align with our mission as Trustees of the school. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to sharing our continued progress with you.
With humble thankfulness, Ben Mrva, P’32, ‘34 Chair, 2023-2024 Board of Trustees
2023-2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The St. George’s Board of Trustees invests their time, talent, and treasure into our school each school year. We are grateful for their service, their 100% Annual Fund participation, and for their vision and leadership.
Mr. Ben Mrva, Chair
Ms. Lauren W. Young, Vice-Chair
Ms. Sheryl Jackson, Secretary
Ms. Carol Miraglia, Treasurer
Dr. Olamide Adeleye
Mr. Edward H. Collier ’90
Mr. Andrew C. Cowan ’71
Dr. Kavita K. Dalsania
Ms. Cindy P. Dobbs
Mr. Gregg C. Gumbert
Mr. Philip Harris
Mr. Eric Keane
Mr. Jon Moorehead
Mr. Mark Saalfield Norris Jr. ’96
Mr. Chris Patterson
Mr. Keith Okello
Ms. Luann T. Optican
The Reverend Ollie V. Rencher
Ms. Amy E. Sisson
Ex-Officio Trustees
Mr. Luke Pruett, Head of School
Ms. Alicia J. Juckett, PA Chair
Mr. Parker Wilson Fossett ’13
Ms. Chandler M. Barton ’13
We're all in because SGIS strikes a wonderful balance between tradition and innovation.
Early Childhood Parent
CELEBRATING YOUR LEADERSHIP
From the Parents Association Chair
Reflecting on this past school year, my Gryphon heart is so grateful for our school community and the countless acts of service and leadership our parents, families and alumni came together to create. In serving on the Parents Association for many years, what brings me the most joy is seeing all the ways we have to connect with fellow families and enrich the environment that fosters our students’ experience daily. From starting the 2023-24 school year off meeting families at the New Family Gatherings and football tailgates to hosting the PA's inaugural State of the School, we come together to welcome new faces and celebrate just how special it is to be a part of St. George’s.
Across our campuses, the PA prioritizes ways to demonstrate appreciation to our faculty, as we recognize the effort they give day in and day out to ensure our children are receiving the best and most comprehensive education. I am thankful for all the volunteers who constantly show their enthusiasm to give back to our school that gives so much to our students.
The commitment to our school goes beyond the walls of St. George’s as the PA leads the way in annual giving. This would not be possible without the support of our families making a dedicated effort to give back through PA events, like the Fall Fundraiser and last year's Gryphon Gala & Auction.
This is the start of an exciting chapter ahead and we truly appreciate the support from all our families and look forward to a great year!
With Gratitude,
Alicia Juckett, P’26 Chair, 2023-2024 Parents Association
CELEBRATING YOUR LEADERSHIP
2023-2024 PARENTS ASSOCIATION
At St. George’s, all parents are members of the Parents Association. We are grateful to our dedicated executive and campus board members, as well as the gifts and talents of our many parent volunteers who serve and engage in our school community.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Alicia Juckett, Chair
Hailey Farrell, Vice-Chair
Cara Sievers, Secretary
Jennifer Elton, Treasurer
Nicole Davidson
Lindsay Fuller
Christie Getman
Brittny Hale
Dana Plummer
Bridgett Routt
Stacey Wiedower
Kenzey Wilson
Amy Thomas
Ashley Cochran (staff)
COLLIERVILLE CAMPUS BOARD
Nicole Davidson, Chair
Heather Barry, Vice-Chair
Melanie Beckham
Stephanie Coons
Deborah East
Rebekah Grant
Rheagan Harris
Tara Holder
Jennie Lane
Amee Merkle
Sarah Rossetti
Katherine Slater
Melissa Starrett
Kathy Swords
Julie Taylor
GERMANTOWN CAMPUS BOARD
Kenzey Wilson, Chair
Amy Knight, Vice-Chair
Jacqueline Carpenter
Christina Cohn
Chandni Dalsania
Alicia Earley
Edie Efron
Alexis Fulton
Tracy Long
Josalynne Love
Lindsay Miklos
Dana Plummer
Agnes Quiggle
Megan Roberts
Andreanna Smith
Melanie Spiller
Carrie Wadlington
Susie Wentz
Nicole Wood
MEMPHIS CAMPUS BOARD
Brittny Hale, Chair
Iris Jones, Vice-Chair
CELEBRATING OUR ALUMNI
From the Head of Student and Alumni Affairs
I am excited to start my 16th year at St. George’s. During the last four years, I have seen our community grow in a variety of ways, and I am excited to support Luke as he begins his tenure as Head of School.
In my new role as Head of Student and Alumni Affairs, I look forward to strengthening the connection between our current and former students. It is remarkable to see all that SGIS graduates have accomplished since the first class graduated in 2006, and we look forward to highlighting your successes in the year to come. Our current students love to hear from alumni and it is a great way for current students and parents to understand just how valuable the St. George’s experience is.
The Class of 2024 is our 19th graduating class. We now have 1,564 high school graduates (since 2006) joining the decades of students who attended St. George’s Day School. These graduates are as adventurous as ever— enrolling at colleges and universities in 42 schools in 21 states, plus England. Fifteen students are the first from SGIS to attend their school and 12 students are playing a sport in college.
Caroline Ruffin '24 created an alumni visit series for her Specialized Independent Study, and we have asked to adopt it going forward so that we can build an ongoing network of alumni speakers. Please let us know if you would like to talk to current students as I am certain that we can find a way to make that happen.
We are thankful so many of you have updated your contact information in our system, as it allows us to know the many areas our Gryphons now call home. We have growing alumni populations in many areas and I cannot wait to visit with you as I travel to Dallas, Denver, Birmingham, New York City, Baltimore/DC and Atlanta this year. I will let you know as my dates are confirmed, and I hope we will be able to meet for coffee, dinner or drinks so I can hear all of the great things happening with you and share the many wonderful new initiatives happening at SGIS.
As always, please feel free to stop by campus the next time you are in town. We would love to show you around.
With Gratitude,
Timothy Gibson
Map of the colleges our graduates are currently attending across the U.S. and abroad (2021-2024).
1 student attending 2-5 students attending 5 or more students attending 3 students attending abroad
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CLASS OF 2024 MATRICULATION
Alabama State University
Auburn University
Benedictine College
Berklee College of Music
Bluffton University
Christian Brothers University
Colby College
Columbia University
Culver-Stockton College
Dillard University
George Mason University
Georgia Gwinnett College
Gordon College
Hendrix College
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Lipscomb University
London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts
Louisiana State University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Miami University (Oxford)
Mississippi College
Mississippi State University
Morehouse College
North Carolina A & T State University
Northwestern University
Rhodes College
Sewanee: The University of the South
Stetson University
Texas Christian University
United States Air Force Academy
University of Alabama
University of Arkansas
University of Central Florida
University of Connecticut
University of Maryland (College Park)
University of Memphis
University of Mississippi
University of North Alabama
University of Tennessee (Chattanooga)
University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
University of Tennessee (Martin)
University of Vermont
Vanderbilt University
Wake Forest University
The Class of 2024 was also accepted to Notre Dame, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, University of Michigan, Boston University, Purdue, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (U.K.), University of Southern California, Howard University, George Washington University, Colorado School of Mines, University of Georgia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and many more.
"Relationships and community are what make St. George's special. No matter where I go, I'll always be connected.
SGIS Alumnus
CELEBRATING OUR ALUMNI
Alumni Class Notes
1998
Cotter Norris ‘98 married Cirley Alba in September 2023.
2007
David Westlake George ‘07 is Internal Communications Lead at Latham & Watkins. He and his wife, Gretchen, recently moved to the Chicago area.
Jonathan D. McAlister ’07 beat cancer in May 2024.
David Struhs ’07 completed his first year of a PhD program at Harvard in 2024.
2008
Todd Carlson ’08 and wife, Stephanie, welcomed son Neely in August 2023.
Dr. Sydney Brasher Malmo ’08 and husband, Kirk, welcomed a daughter in October 2023.
Ashlyn Chandler Peal ’08 was promoted to Key Account Manager Lead at Roger That in January 2024.
Dr. Will Walker ’08 and fiancée, Alex McNeil, graduated from William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine in May 2024. Will is headed to Gulfport Memorial Hospital to be a resident in Internal Medicine. They married June 1st in Mandeville, LA.
2009
Courtney van Stolk ’09 is a project geologist at Farallon Consulting in downtown Seattle and married in July 2024.
2010
Ashland Seay Arnold ’10 and husband, Gage, are happily settled in Franklin, TN with Shiloh (1.5) and Phoebe (born June 2024). She is a practicing mental health therapist (LPC), and Gage is a youth pastor. She remains involved with Serge, the organization she served in Uganda from 2016-2017.
Shimmy Gajjar ’10 works at a consulting firm, Public Consulting Group, as a subject matter expert. She is based out of Maryland, but travels across the country working to improve special education programming for students in public schools.
Forbes Harris ’10 and Mary Kathryn Phillips Harris ’13 welcomed their first child, Heath, in November 2023.
T Graham S. Howell ’10 has recently been promoted to COO at SMPLY Brands.
Meagan Cloutier Jenkins ’10 returns to St. George’s this fall as a 2nd Grade teacher at the Germantown Campus.
Mary-Ashley Seabrook Kurian ’10 moved to St. Louis in 2017 to begin seminary where she received a Master of Counseling and a Master of Divinity. She works full-time as a mental health therapist and specializes in trauma recovery and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
Courtney Sawyers Loy ‘10 and Parker Loy ‘10 are expecting their first child in July. Their son will attend Little Georgie’s next school year.
Allyson Taylor Matthews ’10 lives in Santa Fe, NM with her husband, Jake, and twin 3.5 year olds. She is a speech language pathologist in the public schools.
Caroline May ’10 recently relocated back to Memphis, TN to pursue a career in Leadership with FedEx Sales at the FedEx Headquarters. She has been with FedEx for almost 9 years-- working in Memphis TN, Nashville TN, and Miami FL.
Dr. Christa D. Palms ’10 graduated from University Tennessee College of Medicine and is working at LeBonheur.
Sophie Sandlin Raines ’10 and husband, Hunter, welcomed son Gentry in January 2024.
Dr. Megan C. Ridner ’10 and husband, Andrew, welcomed their second daughter.
Molly Rushing ’10 lives in Longmont Colorado with her partner, Barbara, their dogs- Leroy Brown and Dottie, cat Leonard Cohen, and a fish named Lady Elaine Fairchild. She is a project coordinator for the nation’s largest residential solar company, Sunrun. She’s an avid runner, enjoys fishing, and loves working with wildlands restoration volunteers.
Madeline Shelly ‘10 was promoted in March 2024 to Director of Development for the Herbert College of Agriculture at the University of Tennessee.
Asa Toney ’10 and wife, Mallory Shanahan, welcomed their second child in Summer 2024.
Austin Wheeler ’10 is graduating residency training in Diagnostic Radiology. He will be pursuing fellowship training in Adult & Pediatric Neuroradiology at Emory University/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
2011
Cabell Brown ’11 and wife, Jesica, welcomed their second child in June 2024. Their daughter Colette attends Little Georgies.
Dr. Lindsey Anne Grisham DiLoreto ’11 is working as an Emergency Medicine attending at Baptist Hospital and is on faculty for the emergency medicine residency. She and her husband, Nick, welcomed spontaneous triplet boys in June 2023.
Abby Duszak ’11 finished her 7th year of teaching 2nd grade. She now lives in the Atlanta suburbs and is starting a new job in August at a different elementary school teaching 3rd grade.
Morgan Maness Edwards ’11 and Blake Edwards ’11 welcomed a daughter in February 2024.
Morgan McEwan Fossett ’11 and Parker Fossett ’13 welcomed a baby boy in May 2024.
Hannah Everett Furr ’11 is playing competitive volleyball with the Carolina CHAOS Volleyball Club. She travels the southeast to play doubles grass tournaments and coach beach volleyball for high school and middle school kids.
Kellie Kosar ’11 is teaching Wellness in Action, Fitness and Racquet Sports at Boulder High School in Boulder, CO. She is the Varsity Softball and Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach, as well as Boys Volleyball C Team Head Coach.
Margaret Patterson Neel ’11 and husband, Bob, welcomed their first child in April 2024.
Benay Weintraub ‘11 has been hired as the Director of Middle School Athletics and Associate Director of Upper School Athletics at the Menlo School in Atherton, CA.
2012
Carrie Schaefer Atkins ’12 and her husband, Hudson, welcomed a baby girl in October 2023.
Michael Brasher ’12 and wife, Paige, welcomed their second child in 2023.
Mary Margaret Skudder Horton ’12 and husband, Davis, welcomed a son in May 2023.
Sam Lane ‘12 is working as Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, III.
Maddie Lawo Magness ’12 and husband, Miles, welcomed son, Miller, in October 2023. Maddie is working as a Sales Specialist at FedEx. Miller will attend Little Georgies.
Katie Waters-McCormack ‘12 works in medical device sales in Birmingham. She and wife, Kyndall, welcomed a baby girl in fall 2023. She was inducted into the Birmingham-Southern Athletics Hall of Fame in May 2024.
Jennifer Lincoln Mort ’12 is working at the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, DC, where she lives with her husband, Michael, and 2 year old child.
Mary Claire Wilcheck Phillips ’12 and husband, Brayden, welcomed a son in June 2023.
Hunter D. Lindley ‘12 and Alex Sawicki ’13 will be married in Memphis in December 2024. Following the wedding, they are moving to Nashville where Alex will work for St. Thomas Midtown as a CRNA and Hunter will work in cyber security.
Cara Bargiacchi Stroman ’12 lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Jon. She works at the Indiana State Museum as the
Corporation and Foundation Relations Manager. She also volunteers as a chapter advisor for Kappa Kappa Gamma and as co-leader of a Girl Scout troop of former students.
Brandon Williford ’12 and wife, Mary, welcomed a son in February 2024.
2013
Morgan McEwan Fossett ’11 and Parker Fossett ’13 welcomed a baby boy in May 2024.
Blakely Glass ’13 is a stay at home mom to two kids—Teddy (2) and Annie (6 mos). Her husband, Tanner, is a commercial litigation lawyer for a firm in St. Louis, MO.
Mary Kathryn Phillips Harris ’13 and Forbes Harris ’10 welcomed their first child, Heath, in November 2023.
Alex Sawicki ’13 and Hunter D. Lindley ‘12 will be married in Memphis in December 2024. Following the wedding, they are moving to Nashville where Alex will work for St. Thomas Midtown as a CRNA and Hunter will work in cyber security.
Nicholas S. May ’13 recently accepted a position with the Memphis Grizzlies leading their accounting team.
Claire Bryan Rohan ’13 worked for Young Life for five years in Erie, Colorado and then transitioned to graduate school for counseling in 2023. She attends the Denver Seminary’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling program.
Molly Schaefer ’13 is working as a travel speech language pathologist. She has spent the past year in Denver, CO and moved to Philadelphia in June 2024.
Emma Sisson ’13 is living in Romania and is the School Director and Programs Coordinator at The Mission (Misiunea).
Libby Heflin Swearingen ’13 works with a family investment group in real estate development/restoration of historic buildings and general entrepreneurship (primarily through acquisition).
2014
Wil Barton ‘14 was inducted into the Birmingham-Southern Athletics Hall of Fame in May 2024.
Alexa Basinger ’14 has returned to St. George’s to teach Pre Kindergarten at the Germantown Campus.
Brittany Correia Chapman ’14 is starting a new position as Research Analyst at Cypris. Catie Wilcheck Morgan ’14 and husband, Cossar, are expecting their first child in September 2024.
Bridget N. Nicolia ’14 will marry Kyle Edmonds in November 2024 in Naples, FL. She just celebrated her 6 year work anniversary at FedEx.
Bailey Pinckernell ’14 is living in Anchorage, AK and Napa, CA. She is Co-owner and Marketing Director for Rockmere Vineyards.
Lindsey Cayce Ramaekers '14 is married, living in south Georgia, and working as an Account Executive building out a new division at Greenlight, a fintech company. She recently traveled to Tanzania to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Pearce Trenary ’14 has recently accepted a position as Manager of New Business Development at DoorDash.
2015
Derek Dixon ’15 is currently in medical school in St. Louis and hopes to return to Memphis for residency.
Murry Goldberg ’15 is the Director of Photography and Videography for a marketing agency in Baton Rouge. Clients include a local family-owned distillery, a supplemental wellness company, an orthopedic shoe company, and a local orthopedics/wellness clinic.
Courtney Harshbarger ’15 is moving to Scotland to pursue a career in the scotch whisky industry.
Denise Horner ’15 is in grad school at UAB and employed by the university. She is working on becoming a researching professor (PI Professor).
Maggie Hyde ’15 is working as an engineer for General Dynamics NASSCO. She recently completed her MBA at National University.
Anna Weaver Sistrunk ’15 is a full time fine artist with gallery representation. She and her husband, Dr. William Sistrunk, are expecting their first child in summer 2024.
Juliana K. Wall ’15 and her husband, Correll French, live in Alexandria, Virginia. She is a full-time photographer specializing in elopements and small weddings and a business coach for other photographers who want to niche down into elopements.
2016
Sope Adeleye ‘16 is a M.D. Candidate at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Virginia Barron ’16 will graduate from the University of Georgia’s MBA program this fall.
Mary Helen McCord ’16 is the new director at the Riverdale Raider Theatre.
Sophia Quesada ’16 graduated from Rhodes College in 2020 and traveled during COVID with the World Wide Organization of Organic Farms (WWOOF). She worked in Denver in Trauma and Infectious Disease for two years. In 2024, she returned to school at UC Irvine School of Medicine and is living in Orange County.
Judson Scott ’16 is the Director of Broadcast Services at Southeastern Louisiana University, in charge of producing live sporting events that are broadcast on ESPN+.
Zarina Umarov ’16 studied French in the South of France last year for 3 months. In 2023, she helped complete the first and largest NFT crypto mural in the world with BirdCap. She is currently working with filmmaker Mitic Miroslav to open a deli & bakery in downtown Memphis. She has a book in the works, Blueprint for Freedom, with authors Stephanie Painter and Susan Klein.
2017
Jodie Albert ’17 graduated with a masters in economics, and is now working as an economic analyst in energy efficiency.
Hayes Franklin Harris ’17 graduated from OT school and is an occupational therapist at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.
Kendall LoCascio ’17 will begin her M.D. program at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, OH in June.
Annie Smith ’17 received her undergraduate degree from St. Andrews in Scotland in 2021. She completed her masters in journalism and certification from Cardiff University in Wales in 2022. She is working at Business Insider in the social media/audience engagement sphere and living just outside London with her husband, Sam Stanford.
Sarah Thompson ’17 just bought her first house, a 1960s fixer upper on four acres in Missouri.
Avery Whitehead ’17 is attending physician assistant school full time in Boston.
Iona Yates ’17 is going to London in Fall 2024 to pursue her masters in food policy.
2018
Alice Crenshaw ’18 currently studies at Sotheby’s in London where she is pursuing a Masters degree in fine and decorative art and design.
Claire Murphy ’18 begins her second year at Charleston School of Law in August.
Kate Seabrook Rivera ’18 is a high school special education teacher at Madonna Learning Center. Her husband, Carlos Rivera-Peraza ’18 is in his first year of medical school at UTHSC.
2019
Crystal Baggett ’19 has moved to Virginia. She is currently working on a web comic and to sell art at conventions. She’ll launch a kickstarter campaign this fall to create and self-publish her first comic book.
Jack Beckham ’19 is entering medical school in the fall of 2024.
Kaitlyn Bowman ’19 currently works for the City of Memphis in the IT Division as a Communications and Training specialist. She also does freelance graphic design work for GJC Publicity, a local PR and communications firm.
Mary Miller Goldberg ’19 graduated from Birmingham Southern College in May with a Special Education and General Education K-6 degree. She lives in Birmingham and teaches 1st grade at N.E. Miles Day School during the year. She is the Birmingham Country Club head swim coach and swim lesson instructor during the summer. She was inducted into the
Birmingham-Southern Athletics Hall of Fame in May 2024.
Morgan McGuffee ’19 graduated from Baylor University last May, then took the summer off to travel and visit with family and friends. She now lives in Dallas, TX, and finished her first year of a doctorate program for Occupational Therapy.
Ann Wallace Scott ’19 is currently the Assistant to Taylor Sheridan, creator & producer of Yellowstone, 1883 and many other projects.
Austin Wall ‘19 graduated from the University of Memphis in December 2023 with a major in sword and fighting choreography.
Zach Williams ’19 is a fly fishing guide in Montana.
Olivia Yukon ’19 has finished her first year of law school at UNC Chapel Hill.
2020
Isabel Dlabach ’20 graduated from UVA with a Bachelor’s in Foreign Affairs in May 2023, and will graduate with a Master of Public Policy degree from UVA in May 2024. She is moving to Washington, DC to begin work related to foreign policy and international security as she works towards a Master of Security Policy Studies at GWU.
Maggie Emmendorfer ’20 was awarded the 2023 Joye Fourmy Cobb Rosmeiser Award in Education from the Education Department at Rhodes College. She is a fourth-year student at Rhodes College majoring in Educational Studies, focusing on Policy and Reform, and a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. In the fall of 2024, she will pursue her JD at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law.
Silas Rhodes ’20 graduated on May 24, 2024 from the US Naval Academy. He will commission as a Naval Officer and move to Charleston, SC for Nuclear Power School. After that he will be a submarine officer on either a SSBN, SSGN, or SSN.
Lauren A. Wertner ’20 and her husband, John Hansen, live in Houston where she works as a digital marketing director. They both graduated in the spring 2024 and are expecting their first baby in the fall.
2021
Ummu Bah ’21 is currently a senior at UAB, majoring in psychology. She is part of the early Medical School Acceptance BS/MD program. She is a proud member of the Order of Omega Honor Society since October 2022 and has served as Ms. UAB for the UAB National Alumni Society from October 2022 to January 2024. She joined the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in March 2024. She is studying for the MCAT while pursuing a master’s in public health certificate concurrently with her undergraduate degree.
Callie Hollis ’21 is a published historian and the president of the Community Standards Council at Rhodes College.
Joy Huff ’21 is currently in her senior year at Belmont University as a Legal studies major with a minor in dance and communication studies . She is applying for law school. She is a certified dance teacher at Children’s Ballet Theater and a member of the Belmont Dance Company.
Catherine McLean ’21 is postbaccalaureate pre-medical student at Bryn Mawr College and plans to attend medical school starting Fall 2025 or 2026.
Josh Taube ’21 finished his undergraduate program and wrestling career at Campbellsville University. He began cheer as a secondary sport the last year of his undergraduate studies and will continue through his graduate program.
Lacey Bond-Thomas ’21 graduates early in December 2024 from Simmons University in Boston, and recently purchased her first home.
Eva Claire White ’21 is a full time independent artist and doing music festival management.
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Collin Whelan ’22 attends MTSU as part of the professional pilot program. He has recently been hired as a flight instructor at the university.
Bess White ’22 has started as Director of Public Relations and Marketing for the Tri Delta Delta Sigma Chapter.
St. George's Alumni News & Updates
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Join us for SGIS Alumni Tacky Sweater Party! Mark your calendars! We'll be at Wiseacre on Broad Ave. on December 20, 2024. Details to follow or email Andre Lott, Director of Community Affairs, at alott@sgis.org for more information.
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