Lovett Lines, November 2014

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November 2014 Volume 33 Number 3

A news publication of The Lovett School

Admission Information for the 2015–16 School Year The Admission Office is gearing up for the 2015–16 admission season. Interested families may apply online at <www.lovett.org/admission>.

Expansion grades for 2015–16 are Kindergarten, Grade 5, Grade 6, and Grade 9. New students will be admitted in other grades as space becomes available.

Have a child applying to Lovett?

Please join us for our Open Houses!

International Housekeeping Week Lovett celebrated International Housekeeping Week with delicious breakfasts and dinners for our staff, as well as the annual student service dinner and game night. We want to thank everyone who helped make this a week to remember. We’re already looking forward to next year!

UVA Historian Featured in “The Civil War and the Forging of Character” Lecture Series

Kindergarten: Saturday, November 15, program begins promptly at 1:00 pm Lower School (Grades 1–5): Sunday, November 16, program begins promptly at 1:00 pm Middle School (Grades 6–8): Sunday, November 16, program begins promptly at 3:30 pm Upper School (Grades 9–12): Thursday, January 22, program begins promptly at 6:30 pm All programs last approximately two hours and begin in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater.

For more information, call (404) 262-3032, ext. 1244, or visit <www.lovett.org/admission>.

Want to learn more about financial aid?

Lovett awards close to $3 million in financial aid each year to students of all grade levels. All financial aid awards are based on a family’s demonstrated need.

If you would like to learn more, please visit the Financial Aid page under the Apply tab of our website or contact Steve Brown at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1295.

Elizabeth R. Varon, Ph.D. Thursday, November 13 6:00 pm

Interested in Being a Host Family?

The Upper School will once again host a small group of Chinese students for two weeks in early February 2015. In addition to attending classes, these Chinese students will also stay with Lovett families for the duration of their

“April 9, 1865, as Freedom Day: Lee’s Surrender and the Process of Emancipation” Elizabeth R. Varon is the Langbourne M. Williams Professor of American History at the University of Virginia, where her specialties include the American South, the Civil War era, women’s and gender history, and intellectual and cultural history.

A noted Civil War historian, her most recent work is last year’s Appomattox: Victory, Defeat, and Freedom at the End of the Civil War. She is also the author of Southern Lady, Yankee Spy: The True Story of Elizabeth Van Lew, A Union Agent in the Heart of the Confederacy, which was named one of the “Five Best” books on the “Civil War away from the battlefield” by the Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Varon holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and a B.A. from Swarthmore College. Before joining the faculty at UVA, she taught at Wellesley College and Temple University, and has been appointed to the Distinguished Lectureship Program of the Organization of American Historians.

Admission is free, but reservations are suggested.

exchange. Families are welcome to host students for one or two weeks. Whenever possible, we will pair our high school visitors with similarly aged host students, therefore preference will go to those families with Upper School students. We also need hosts for teachers accompanying the student visitors and for various events (welcome and farewell dinners). Families with students of any age are welcome to serve in these capacities. Those families interested in hosting our visitors should contact Janie Coleman in the Admission Office at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1334, or janie.coleman@lovett.org for more information. Knowledge of Chinese is not a requirement. We are simply looking for welcoming families.

True Blue Moves Into High Gear Our sincere thanks to the many parents and alumni who supported our 2014–15 True Blue Annual Fund during last month’s Lovett-Westminster Challenge.

When this issue went to press the Challenge was not yet over, so be sure to go to <www.lovett.org/challenge> to see if Lovett once again brought home the trophies for Alumni and Parent annual fund participation!

If you have not yet had a chance to give to this year’s True Blue campaign, please consider making your pledge or donation today at <www.lovett.org/ give>. Your 2014–15 True Blue commitment towards our $2.2 million goal may be made until June 30, 2015, and will help ensure Lovett’s continued excellence in the programs and resources we provide our students. Thank you for supporting True Blue!

Please call (404) 262-3032, ext. 1717, or email carol.cummings@lovett.org. Light refreshments will be served before the lecture starting at 5:30 pm.

The Civil War and the Forging of Character is made possible by The Jack and Anne Glenn Character Education Speakers Fund, through the generosity of the Jack and Anne Glenn Charitable Foundation and brothers Jack, Alston, Bob, and Lewis Glenn, and in cooperation with the Atlanta History Center.

Lovett Community Challenge Update If the Lovett community can raise $3.2 million, we will receive $2 million for Our Defining Decade.

We have nine months to go! The deadline is deadline June 30, 2015!

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Headmaster’s Headmaster’s Message Message

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Thank You to Three Lovett Legends Night In recent weeks, we have honored three people who have given heart and soul to Lovett for decades—Bill Railey Highlights my week include Jim discussions with theand 20 ninth students inand “People the Book,” a course that (teacher andofcoach, 1976–2006), Glasser (teacher coach,grade 1975–present), Claraof Traver (teacher and Middle considers the founders and refounders of major faith traditions and social movements.

I almost always leave class School leader, 1970–present). Collectively, Bill, Jim, and Clara have given our school 112 years of extraordinary service. lifted byOctober what students said or written about the peopleand andnationally issues werenowned are considering.

On 4 at the have LionBackers picnic, veteran teacher wrestling coach Jim Glasser Recently, we have been reading Elie Weisel’s Night, as well as his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance address of was honored with the announcement that a number of his wrestlers and wrestling parents have established the Jim December 1986. These powerfulFund, pieces aboutwill thesupport Holocaust offerwrestling heartbreaking and heartAlso opening intothe so Glasser Wrestling Endowment which Lovett in perpetuity. madeinsights public was many dimensions of humanity: friendship, good, evil, life, death, faith, love, suffering, and survival.

I could not have news that the multipurpose competition space that will be a part of the new athletic center (which we hope to begin been of my students as they grappled so Jim thoughtfully and maturely thisgift gut-wrenching in theprouder next 24 months or so) will be known as the Glasser Room thanks towith a major from one of story.

Jim’s former One student gave these reasons for Elie Weisel’s calling this book Night: “Primarily, Elie wants to depict how the wrestlers and his family.

Jewish people were left in the anddedicated forgotten Bill about during the Holocaust.

Night is closely associated At Homecoming onalone October 21, shadows we officially Railey Field—the new multipurpose, artificially with darkness, and the author wanted to elaborate on how the horrific events of the Holocaust were almost invisible, turfed playing venue being used by our football, lacrosse, and soccer teams and by physical education students, as concealed, and hidden in the possible darknessby ofseveral World War II. Secondly, the eager authortowanted illustrate people suffering well.

This naming was made alumni and families expresstotheir great how appreciation to Bill page 2 Lovett Lines in the world often go unnoticed.

As Elie discusses in his speech (accepting the Nobel Peace Prize), many people today for his 34 years of exemplary service as a teacher and coach, as well as their admiration for his being (with 200 wins)

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are left alone, neglected, and forgotten in high the ‘kingdom of night.’

Elie wanted people to remember those who are left one of the winningest coaches in Georgia school football history. in the darkness of night, and to help those who are suffering.

Lastly, the named Night because night Also at Homecoming, a reception was held honoring Clara Traver inauthor celebration of the her book almost 42 years of service never lasts Nomentor, matter advisor, how badand things get,in the darkness night The will last end,two pain and suffering and the to Lovett asforever. a teacher, leader our Middle of School. years, I have hadwill the end, privilege sun will come aout.

Eliegrade has toreligion constantly remind of this during the Holocaust, and he and hisasfather encourage of co-teaching ninth course with himself Clara. I have witnessed first-hand how good she is a teacher, how each other to live on untiland the how darkness of she night ends.” much she loves teaching, deeply cares about her students. At the Homecoming barbecue, we were proud This student captures so poignantly the power and paradox of Nightgifts and of human experience.Fund, He to surprise Clara with the news that several donors have made founding to so themuch ClaraofTraver Endowment

“We Are Built for Service”

inspired me and hisfinancial fellow students witha his eloquence and Schooler, insight. as well as to a student in Breakthrough Atlanta, which will provide aid toward deserving Middle

Brigadier General Burke W. Whitman ’74

a program that is a great passion for Clara and on whose advisory board she serves.

January 10 marked our Founder’s Day chapel service for all students, faculty, and staff. A number of parents, alumni, Our school family is enormously proud of Jim, Bill, and Clara, and so very grateful for all they have given our trustees, and former faculty and staff also attended this important celebration and ritual in the life of our community. school.

Lovett alumnus Burke W. Whitman ’74, who currently serves as a brigadier general in the Marine Corps, was our guest speaker. General Whitman is thought to be the only American to go from being the CEO of a publicly traded, Billy Peebles | Headmaster Fortune 500 company to serving as a general officer in the Armed Services. His talk—“We Are Built for Service”—was

an eloquent expression of what service does for those who serve and for those who are served. General Whitman Billy Peebles | Headmaster shared with us some very personal stories from his service as a business leader and military leader about the benefits

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that service has brought to him. He was also very honest about the obstacles to service even as he challenged us to rise above those obstacles.

General Whitman explained that his love for service is rooted in his deep gratitude for all that life has given him

Green Corner and in his heartfelt belief that we serve God by serving others and by loving our neighbor.

StayHetuned for updates on sustainability initiatives going on within the Lovett community! also spoke in a compelling way about why he has devoted more than 30 years to the Marine Corps and why he is willing to put himself in harm’s way as a member of the Armed Services. Pure and simple, he wants to defend—

Keep My Planet Green transcendent aspirations of our country—“life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

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Scan the code to to show the right tocommitment access a special offer in the Campus Store, just for our Lovett Lines readers!

The Green Team is growing! Every Tuesday during lunch in the Upper School classroom 224, the Green Team Recycled Uniform Sales

meets to learn about and mobilize around sustainability. The leadership team of eight students is headed by juniors BillyRecycled Peebles Uniform | Headmaster The sales are a great way to get a bargain for all your uniform needs. We are located in the lower Meredith Bond and Emma Pollard. Each week is organized by rotating pairs of student leaders with the goal of level of the Fuqua Center in the LPA office. We always appreciate gently used uniform donations throughout the raising awareness and mobilizing students. For more information, check out the Green Team page on Facebook or year. Donation bins are located on the Lower School front steps, outside the Campus Store, and in the Middle School visit <https://sites.google.com/a/lovett.org/green-team>. entrance foyer. Our sale dates for the school year are as follows:

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Siempre Verde merchandise has arrived! Please

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stop in to see the great shawls, scarves, jewelry, bags, coffee, and more brought back from the

most recent student trip to Ecuador. All proceeds from this merchandise go to the community and Did you know that all profits raised in the Campus school in Santa Rosa, Ecuador.

Store go directly back to the school? This is a great way to give back to Lovett.

Please join us for the very popular “12 Days of Christmas” event from Thursday, December 1, We hope you’ll consider us for your holiday shopthrough Friday, December 16. Each day we will ping this year. We have a large assortment of gifts feature a special offer on one merchandise in the store and are able to special order many category. Please check out our website for further personalized gifts. Gift wrapping is also complidetails. mentary and we can ship your gifts anywhere in the country.

Want to be the first to know about these type of events? Send an e-mail to qwaidelich@lovett.org Now is the time to get added to our email list. We (Subject: Subscribe to Campus Store Emails) to will be sending out information about promotions receive emails regarding sales, new merchandise, and events throughout this holiday season. During and special events in the store. Once on the list, the transition to Google email we lost our subyou can opt out at any time. scriber list. Therefore please resubmit your email

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address if you would like to receive these emails.

Have you done your holiday shopping yet? Did you Looking Send anAhead email to quincy.waidelich@lovett.org know that in addition to Sale the merchandise we carry, Semi-Annual Sidewalk (Subject: Subscribe to Campus Store Emails). Once there are many items that we can order especially March March 21 onTuesday, the list, you can19–Wednesday, opt out at any time. forMarkdowns you? will be as high as 75 percent off the Monogrammed towels, etc;categories. original price forbags, all merchandise Just Arrived

Engraved jewelry, frames, and jewelry boxes; Frasier Fir candles, soaps, sprays, and potpourri Tervis Tumblers—personalized, NCAA schools, Annual Uniform Sale Thanksgiving/fall-themed items and decor or just for fun prints; Tuesday, April 16–Friday, April 27and decor Christmas/winter-themed items Nams Cookies—personalized labels on candies All current will receive percent off on New printsfamilies in Emi-Jay hair ties20 and hair bands or cookies; uniforms Columbiapurchased outerwearduring these dates.

Gaming systems Wii,limited Playstation) Sizes quantities will stocking be due toand the end Largeand selection of(XBox, great stuffers games; and year. However, rain checks of the school Personalized stationary and paper products. will be issued for all sizes that are not on hand Looking Ahead

during theour sale.

Don’t miss Annual 12 Days of Christmas event As always: The Uniform Order1–Tuesday, Form will be available16. online and Monday, December December All proceeds go back to the school. in the store beginning Tuesday, April 2.

This form Each day we will highlight a specific category of We complimentary gift wrap on items canoffer be faxed oritems emailed tobe the Campus Store merchandise and will discounted 10–15prior purchased in the store. to the for dates the only. sale. The You category will be able to pick percent thatofday of the day up Our are lower than retail. viaApril your order any time after Tuesday, 16. will beprices announced each morning our Campus There is no sales tax New families will receive the same discount in Store Subscriber emails and will be posted at the August.of the store. entrance The Campus Store is open Monday through

Upper School Green Team

Wednesday Sales

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Final Sales

December 7, 8:00–10:00 am May 2, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Through November, student service groups and green teams are helping the Friends of the Arts collect plastic lids— January 4, 8:00–10:00 am May 3, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Green all sizes and Corner shapes—to be used by students in the Spring Arts Festival. Collection boxes are located in the Cafe, February 1, 8:00–10:00 am Check hereMiddle for updates onLower sustainability initiatives onyour within Upper School, School, and School lobbies.

Thanks forgoing recycling lids! the Lovett community February 29, 8:00–10:00 am April 4, 8:00–10:00 am

Walk toSchool SchoolGarden Day: Is it really green?

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As coordinator for the Walk to Days, the comment that I hear most often is in regard to the parents who park We are so fortunate at Lovett toSchool have such wonderful As always, all proceeds go directly to the school through the LPA! Come visit us monthly and enjoy great buys! at the Cochise ClubInand walk across bridge with their children to Lovett. Most will say good-naturedly that “this parent volunteers.

September and the October, parents is not really walking toto school.”

Orspecial othersprojects will sayin that volunteered their time do some thedriving and then walking is defeating the purpose.

Green Corner I have to admit that when began this project Lower School Garden with Ms.we Spiers.

Donning theirtwo years ago, I felt the same way. On our first walk day in

Stay tuned for updates on sustainability initiatives going on within the Lovett community December 2010, I thought that we might get 30–40 walkers, but I had only counted on people who lived within a one

gardening gloves, they trimmed, weeded, dug, and put to two mile radius to walk from home. had around 250 students sign in as walkers. The majority of them together a bench and an arbor that was Instead, donatedwe to the

E-Waste Drive Coming Soon were Lower School students who were so excited to get to walk to school, that many of their parents had parked in the garden from last year’s fifth grade class. Although the Lovett’s Green Team will be hosting it’s Fifth Annual “E-Waste Drive” during the week of January 9–13. Over the Cochise Club or Canoe lot andsome walked with them over the bridge—which we never anticipated. students generally take restaurant ownership parking of the garden, holidays, many of us get updated and more advanced electronics so the E-Waste Drive is a perfect place to bring Since however, my perspective has changed and the reason is because we have many objectives for our jobs are toothat bigtime for smaller hands!

Now, the garden your used items, instead of just disposing of them in the trash. Many electronics contain harmful materials that are Walk to for School Days. One our primary is simply to get kids out and walking. The distance from Cochise to is ready the students toof get busy in andgoals we are so hazardous when put into landfills. The vendor that takes care of our e-waste destroys all data, so computer hard Lower School parent volunteers the garden the fronttosteps of the Lower School is actually about a half mile, and the distance from Viningsin Jubilee to Lovett is a grateful the parents who were able to help with these drives do not need to be cleaned out. mile. For Lower School kids, this is a good morning walk and it is certainly farther than from their car door to the preparations.

Items that we will be accepting include personal computers, laptops, cell phones, microwaves, keyboards, curb.The Even if a half milegarden cannotprovides be considered exercise per se, sometimes it is instudents the practice of doing that Lower School a natural wonderland for our younger to explore andsomething discover the printers, copiers, and fax machines. Televisions will be accepted with an additional charge of $10 each. For a full list, we begin to learn the value of it.and A half mile is better fivegarden, miles contemplated. relationships between animals plants.

Aspracticed the students workthan in the they learn about life cycles and natural please check the Lovett website.

Impact of learn exercise Some faculty the members a book this summerwhich calledalso Spark, systems.

They howon toacademics. keep the soil andLovett consequently plantsread healthy by composting, haswhich the Please do not bring washers/dryers, power tools, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, freezers, tires, blenders, or detailed the importance of physical movement on learning and brain.

Early morning movement can actually fuelas the added benefit of keeping waste out of the landfill. We also discuss other natural and healthy gardening practices dehumidifiers. brain connections thatshare we are tryingflowers, so hard herbs, to achieve in and the classroom. better we waywill to wake up the brain we grow, harvest, and various fruits, vegetables.What Sometimes sit outside and justand take Stay tuned for more information about drop off locations! If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Metcalf body in thetomorning take ahas walk before school the crisp morning air? athe few minutes observe than whatto nature to offer and to beingrateful. at bmetcalf@lovett.org.

Environmental impact. Certainly as part of the Sustainability Committee, we are interested in having an environmental impact through our efforts. We can have that impact by taking cars off the road through carpooling, and also by reducing idling time in the carpool lane by dropping kids at a nearby location and allowing them to walk

am –4:00 pm, and Friday, Thursday, 7:30 Remeber, our prices are always lowerthrough than retail, there The Campus Store is open Monday am –3:30 pm.

7:30 is Thursday, no sales tax, and all proceeds go back 7:30 am–4:00 pm, and Friday, to the school.

The Campus 7:30 am–3:30 pm.Shop is open Monday through

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Thursday, 7:30 am –4:00 pm, and Friday, 7:30 am –3:30 pm.

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The Communications Office publishes the Lovett Lines newsletter nine times a year.

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Deadline for the February 2012 issue of March 20132014/ Deadline for the electronic December the Lovett Lines newsletter: issue of the Lovett January 2015 issueLines of thenewsletter: Lovett Lines Friday, January 6, 2012 Friday, February 2013 newsletter: Friday,1,November 7, 2014 Jennifer Zei Zei Jennifer Boomer Editor/Designer Editor/Designer (404) 262-3032, ext. 1265 (404) 262-3032, ext. 1265 jzei@lovett.org jzei@lovett.org jennifer.boomer@lovett.org

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D Thank You, Volunteers!

During this fall, your LPA has been hard at work organizing many wonderful events and coordinating volunteers for several ongoing and year-long endeavors. We are grateful for the commitment and countless hours it takes to make each of these programs run smoothly.

Our school year started with the annual Senior Supper. The LPA team of Judy Harrison, Mitzi Lau, Darlene Garr,

Anne Marino, and Mitzi Michelson worked hard to make this a very successful event!

College Day LPA co-chairs Suci Jackson, Catherine Lindauer, and Shaun McCarthy joined the Upper School

administration and faculty to welcome over 250 domestic and international college representatives to Lovett’s annual College Day in September. Their leadership in organizing the event and the parent volunteers helped ensure a successful day for our students and guests.

A big thank you to the LPA division vice presidents Betsy Givens, Kay Nastopoulos, and Carla Ferrell. They have

been very busy, with their events committees, making sure the teachers are well taken care of during conferences, organizing room moms, planning the homecoming dance, and supporting the staff through grade rep meetings.

And last, but certainly not least, we want to thank our Recycled Uniform team led by co-chairs Kelly Light and

Jessica McCluskey. Their outstanding efforts and hard work benefit us all!

As always, we encourage you to volunteer—it’s never too late! There is definitely something for everyone who

An LPA volunteer checks in a visitor.

Hello and Welcome to the Upper School Some of you may have noticed a new, friendly presence in

would like to be involved and signing up is simple to do. Just visit Community>Parent Involvement on Lovett’s new

the Upper School Poole Foyer recently. Since late August,

website to find volunteer forms for all the organizations. Watch for LPA Leadership position Self Nomination signups

LPA greeters stationed at the Upper School welcome desk

in January!

check-in and guide visitors that come through this school

If you have any questions please let us know. We hope that you will consider joining us.

Susan Calahan and Terry Powell | LPA Co-Presidents

Amazon Smiles

entrance each day between 8:15 am and 2:00 pm. Our greeters are primarily Upper School moms who work one or two shifts per month, and we currently have almost 50 volunteers on staff! If you would like to join the ranks of the LPA welcome desk greeters, please contact Ruth Russ

Attention all parents! The LPA is initiating a new incentive program called Amazon Smiles (smile.amazon.com). This

at ruthruss@mac.com. While most of the regular shifts are

website offers exactly the same merchandise as <www.amazon.com>. The difference is that if you shop on <smile.

set, we are always looking for substitutes.

amazon.com> and indicate you are shopping under the name of the ‘Lovett School,’ the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate .05 percent of your purchase price to our school. Digital goods are not included at this time. There is no cap on the amount Amazon will donate.

Whether you are doing routine shopping, Cyber Monday shopping, or holiday shopping—buying, books, gifts, and home merchandise—you can earn free money for our school simply by shopping on the smile.amazon website. We are not asking anyone to change their buying habits, just to register for percentage proceeds to go to Lovett.

Instructions Go to the <smile.amazon.com> website Identify ‘Lovett School’ + Atlanta, Ga., as your charity and shop away!

If everyone would take a moment to look into this way of optimizing Amazon shopping, it could make a large profit for our school. Thank you for taking a moment to sign in!

Safe and Healthy Technology Practices We often associate Thanksgiving celebrations with the classical motif of the cornucopia, literally ‘horn of plenty,’ depicted with an inexhaustible supply of overflowing food and flora. It is hard not to compare this symbol of prosperity and abundance to today’s plethora of electronic gadgets and constant stream of hyper-connectivity and information. How can we, as a community, develop life-long practices of controlling the amount of visual and audible distractions in order to become more mindful in our work and relationships?

We might all consider the following recommendations for raising self-awareness about digital use and selfmanagement for both ourselves and our children:

Draw Boundaries No phones during meals. Studies have shown that face-to-face time at the family dinner table is an important

factor to social and emotional growth in teens.

Shut down before bedtime. Cognitive stimulation and the glow of electronic devices disrupt sleep patterns.

Turn off phones/ipads/computers 15-30 minutes before bedtime and put these devices away.

No texting and driving. GA law prohibits texting and driving for all drivers and cellphone use for teen drivers

under 18.

Suggested tools for parents and students to review together: 1) Siesta Text: Auto SMS away-messages that respond to texts

AND calls. You can program away messages for specific dates + times. Eliminates the need to look and respond to texts while driving. 2) Learn about “pausing the conversation” and the #x initiative through <www.itcanwait.com>.

Monitor Use Identify a common space where monitoring technology use is convenient, such as the family room or kitchen.

Check students’ online and texting activity periodically.

Have frequent conversations with your student about appropriate and inappropriate online behavior.

Reflect on your own technology use to initiate conversations on self-awareness and self-management with your student.

Encourage disconnecting from Wi-Fi. Reward yourself with device access only after a certain amount of productive time.

Suggested tools for parents and students to review together: 1) SelfControl App: free Mac app that allows the user to block certain websites for a period of time that s/he controls. 2) Freedom App ($10): allows users to block the entire Internet. 3) RescueTime.com: tracks how you spend your time on the Internet. You receive a free report at the end of each day. With greater awareness, you can set goals and create alarms to help both you and your student stay on task.

Stephanie Bullock (LS), Stacia Boatwright (MS), and Conway Brackett (US) | K–12 Directors of Academic Technology

Recycled Uniforms Sales The Recycled Uniform Sales are a great way to get a bargain on all of your uniform needs while supporting our school’s sustainability and recycling efforts. Now that the weather has cooled down, sweatshirts, hoodies, outerwear, long-sleeved shirts, and pants are a necessity.

We have plenty of what you need, so be sure to make it a point to shop on the first Wednesday of each month, 8:00–10:00 am. And with school starting at 8:45 am the first Wednesday of every month, parents can drop off Upper and Middle School students at 8:00 am, have them come to the store to pick up what they need, and charge it to their student account.

We appreciate clean, gently-used uniform donations.

These items include ties, belts, t-shirts, sweaters, and anything designated “Lovett.” Donation bins are located at the Lower School front steps, outside the Campus Store, and inside both the Upper School and Middle School foyers. There is also a donation drop located right outside of the Recycled Uniform store which is located in the Fuqua Center—across the bridge at the pond, take a right once inside, go down the stairs to the end of the hallway.

2014–15 Wednesday Sales *extended hours November 5, 8:00–10:00 am December 3, 8:00–10:00 am January 7, 8:00–10:00 am and 2:00–4:00 pm* February 4, 8:00–10:00 am March 4, 8:00–10:00 am April 1, 8:00–10:00 am Final Sale Friday, May 8, 8:00–4:00 pm* If you have any questions, please email Kelly Light at kandslight@aol.com or Jessica McCluskey at jessica122425@gmail.com.

Spring Supplements Available Copies of the Spring Supplement for past Leonids, dating back to 2010, are available on request from yearbook advisor Perry McIntyre. The Spring Supplement for the 2014 Leonid should be available in early December. All requests may be made to perry.mcintyre@lovett.org.

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Moms in Prayer

Are you looking for a unique gift for your child? Do you want to honor a teacher or someone special? If so, consider

Please join us on Tuesday, November 4, for a discussion

donating a library book in your child’s, teacher’s, or special someone’s name. Library books can be donated to all

with Andrea Shelton, president and founder of

Library divisions. If you donate a book in your child’s name to the Lower School, your child will be the first person

HeartBound Ministries—a non-profit prison ministry,

to check out “their” book. If you need help with purchasing the right book, contact your librarians in both libraries.

a YoungLife leader at North Atlanta High School, the

Book donations can be made via the LPA volunteer form on the Lovett website. Please contact Susan Packman at

chapel leader at the Cathedral Preschool, a children’s

sspackman@att.net with questions.

book author, and devoted wife and mother of two. You do not want to miss her message of God’s redeeming grace.

Come casual. Coffee and chat is at 7:45 am; discussion is 8:00–8:30 am at Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center.

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Lower School Teachers Train in Orton-Gillingham This summer, all of the Lower School leads, co-teachers, academic resource teachers, and interim assistant principal and principal spent a week in all-day Orton-Gillingham training. This training was led by Rosalie Davis, the associate head of the Schenck School. Orton-Gillingham (O-G) is an instructional approach developed for use with students who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing, as associated with dyslexia. You might ask then why we spent the time learning about this approach if it is primarily meant for students with dyslexia. O-G provides a concrete and sequential approach to phonics that all learners can benefit from. Although we do not need to adopt this approach in its entirety, by integrating the underlying concepts of how our language is constructed into our current word study program, we are better able to meet the needs of all of our learners.

At Lovett, we believe that spelling knowledge is deeply rooted in reading and writing. The Common Core

Lower School learning specialists Teddi Bair, Virginia McDonough, and Brynn Redmond.

Standards call for this interconnectedness as well. Therefore, we have based much of our word study curriculum in

ARC in the Lower School

the Words Their Way program, developed by Donald Bear and Shane Templeton. “The developmental research on

In the Lower School, the Academic Resource Center

which Words Their Way (WTW) is grounded shows how learners become aware of and construct knowledge about the

(ARC) enjoys three learning specialists: Brynn Redmond

relationships among printed words, spoken language, and meaning. When we examine children’s writing, we see the

focuses on ‘the little guys’ in Kindergarten and First

evolution of this understanding and the types of information they are using to construct this understanding.” (Words

Grade—please read her bio in the September issue of

Their Way, Pearson Education Inc.).

Lovett Lines. Teddi Bair, in her seventh year at Lovett,

Using students’ spelling, writing, and reading as a guide, teachers differentiate efficient, effective instruction

including stints as a Third and Fifth Grade teacher and

in phonics, spelling, and vocabulary by weaving together both the O-G approach and the WTW curriculum. WTW

our current mathematics department chair, supports

allows for a developmentally appropriate, individualized instruction, while O-G provides the understandings behind

Second and Third Grades. Virginia McDonough, with

our language in order to provide students with an even more solid foundation steeped in phonics instruction.

11 years at Lovett—six of them in the ARC—works with

Since our training this summer, Lower School teachers have been working closely together in grade level and

fourth and fifth grade students.

division teams to balance the systematic approach of O-G with the inquiry based approach of WTW. By integrating

Learning Specialists in Lovett’s Lower School have

these two approaches together, teachers are better able to meet the needs of our diverse student body. Our youngest

upwards of 10 students with whom they meet regularly.

children begin with the study of letters and sounds in Kindergarten and then move to mastering blends, digraphs,

Such sessions occur in the Learning Specialist’s office,

and short and long vowels. As they move through second and third grade, they study syllable division and consonant

most often in one-on-one circumstances. And while

vowel spelling patterns. In the upper grades, students study morphemes or parts of words by thinking about prefixes,

their first responsibility is to the boys and girls on their

suffixes, and root words. No matter what the content, one focus that remains constant is to structure our word study

caseload, Brynn, Teddi, and Virginia will often be found

instruction through small group work. This allows for students to move as needed through sorts that best meet their

out of their offices and down the hallway as they visit

needs as spellers.

every classroom in their two grades at least once in each

Laurie Smilack | Lower School Interim Assistant Principal

seven-day cycle.

What, exactly, do they do in there? They provide

Parents’ Night Out

word study instruction, they conference with individual

The Upper School student service board has scheduled their annual Parents’ Night Out fundraiser for Friday,

students during reading and writing workshops,

December 12. More information will be available through classroom newsletters later in November, but this annual

they lead small groups in math, observe students in

event is a lot of fun for all ages. Upper School students plan an exciting evening in the Lower School—swimming,

action, and strategize with the classroom teacher about

pizza, gym games, and more—for participants, and all proceeds benefit worthy non-profits. Watch the Lower School

particular kids or specific lessons. They support all the

bulletin and newsletters for more information or contact Angela Morris-Long, director of service learning, at

learners and all the learning in ways large and small in

angela.morris-long@lovet.org.

whatever capacity the classroom teacher believes best.

Before they come to the classroom, the specialist

Registration Information Available Online for Camps and Enrichment Programs Visit the Lovett website for information on winter camps, summer camps, and Afternoon Enrichment programs.

Winter Camps: registration to open Monday, November 17 Winter Enrichments: registration to open Monday, November 10 Summer Camps: registration to open Wednesday, January 7 at 10:00 am

Afternoon Enrichment—Lovett Youth Wrestling The Lovett Youth Wrestling program has started its registration process. Go to the After School Enrichment webpage to register and to get more detailed information. In our program, your child will learn the fundamentals of wrestling and have fun. We offer programing for every level of experience. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Maldonado at billy.maldonado@lovett.org.

and the teacher may devise a plan for a particular lesson, they may create a small group of students who need an ‘extra scoop’ of instruction, they may discuss who would benefit from another set of eyes. Afterward, the specialist and the teacher discuss what worked and what didn’t, who is ‘getting it,’ and who might need another intervention to foster more improvement. Particular plans of action may be made and monitored over time, always to give every student the best chance for success.

Virginia, Teddi, and Brynn appreciate the opportunity to support the classrooms in their two grade levels just as much as their presence, professionalism and personalities are enjoyed by the teachers and students in them. To sit down with so many students continually energizes them and reminds them that all learners are unique and all can strive for success in their own ways.

Geoff Richman | ARC Director

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Middle School News

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Eighth Grade Leadership Days On September 18 and 19, our Lovett eighth graders participated in one of the trademarks of the Lovett Middle School experience, Eighth Grade Leadership Days. The days included breakout sessions by advisory, PRIDE, and group discussions in addition to reflections.

One of the goals of these two days is to empower and encourage the eighth grade students to take the lead in our

Middle School, specifically in our Middle School PRIDES. PRIDES is a student life initiative that fosters community across the grade levels amongst our Middle School students.

During these two days, the eighth grade students are lead through a series of activities and discussions with their

advisors and the deans that demonstrate and teach leadership skills. The activities are designed to help the students get to know themselves and their classmates better, all while discovering their personal leadership interests and strengths. The second day focuses on service and giving back to the Lovett community. Students were divided by PRIDES to complete different tasks around campus: helping our housekeeping staff set up for the Lionbackers picnic,

Seventh graders visit with two veterans from Conyers, Ga., in D.C. at the Vietnam Memorial.

making toiletry bags for the Atlanta mission, making spirit signs for the football game, and focusing on service by reflecting on what the speaker, Robert Thrasher ’06, from the Atlanta Mission shared with them earlier in the day.

On Friday, the students wore their Lovett PRIDES t-shirts that were designed by Lovett eighth grade art students.

Also on Friday, the eighth graders elected student council officers. President, KJ Wallace; Vice President, Joe Sear; Secretary, Jack Googe; and Treasurer, Michael Hardee.

Joseph Moody | Middle School Dean of Student Life

Seventh Grade Visits D.C. The seventh graders traveled to Washington, D.C., in September. They visited more than 20 monuments and historical sites. Some highlights of the trip included laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, going to Camden Yards to see the Baltimore Orioles take on the Toronto Blue Jays, visiting the Holocaust Museum, and visiting the Newseum. In addition, the students got to meet and visit with our local senators, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson. After a tour of the Capitol, they were able to meet and visit with our local congressman, John Lewis.

Before the trip, the students watched the movie Honor Flight about groups of World War II veterans who are transported to Washington, D.C., to see the World War II Memorial. While we were visiting the Vietnam

From left: The eighth grade at Eighth Grade Leadership Days; Treasurer Michael Hardee, Secretary Jack Googe, President KJ Wallace, and Vice President Joe Sear.

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Upper School News News from Your Guidance Counselors Girls Mentor Group Girls Mentor Group was created by guidance counselors Alyse Cooper-Pribish and Kelley Greer to address the social and emotional needs of girls in the Upper School; to help female upperclassmen develop into positive role models and leaders of the Upper School; to improve the relationships between girls in the Upper School; and to allow junior and senior girls to mentor younger girls by sharing their stories and experiences. At the beginning of the school year, junior and senior girls are given the opportunity to apply to be a mentor for Girls Group. First, selected applicants participate in structured training sessions, and then they select a mentoring activity and work with younger girls at Lovett. This year, we have 45 junior and senior girls who will train and mentor younger girls. Mentors will participate in the following mentoring activities: Fifth grade lunch groups (meet on D and G days).

Middle School Girl Talk for grades sixth and seventh (groups meet on Friday mornings at 7:15 am).

Ninth and tenth grade lunch groups (meet on Tuesdays during Upper School lunch).

Student Programs PALs and Grade 9: On November 4 and 13, senior PALs leaders will meet with their freshmen advisories during the assembly period to discuss issues relevant to their transition to the Upper School, especially issues related to their academic and social success—Ninth grade parents: ask your freshmen about their PALs meetings.

Grade 9: Nurse Vivian, adolescent health educator, will meet with the ninth graders on November 7 to discuss the effects and dangers of marijuana, synthetic drugs, and bath salts.

TGIF “Thank Goodness I’m Female”: TGIF, a club for ninth and tenth grade girls, will meet during lunch on the following A Days this semester: November 7 and December 1. TGIF is a time for freshmen and sophomore girls to come together and discuss issues relevant to being females in the Upper School at Lovett.

Molly Withington Recognized for Service Senior Molly Withington was the regional winner of the Woodrow Wilson Service Award sponsored by the Georgia chapter of Princeton University alumni.

She was recognized at the Capitol by Princeton University and Governor Deal in September.

Congratulations, Molly!

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Upper School News 2014–15 National Merit/National Achievement Semifinalists Announced; National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar Announced Three Lovett seniors, Chloe Burns, Sonia Gupta, and James Kolsby, have been named

National Achievement Semifinalists

semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. An additional three seniors,

Driven to understand how the universe works,

Talia Burns, Madison Hardee, and Camille Ward, have been named semifinalists

Talia Burns is described by her physics professor as

in the National Achievement Program, an academic competition for Black American

“scientifically-minded and humble.” Astrophysics and

high school students. These students are honored as top scorers in the junior-year

astronomy are guiding her career aspirations, but her

PSAT administered in October 2013 and now have the opportunity to continue in

talents stretch beyond her love for science. Much of her

the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships and approximately 800

time is spent in rehearsal as she is a talented member

Achievement Scholarship awards. These six students will submit applications for

of the orchestra and theatre community. In addition

consideration as finalists and will be notified of their award status in the spring.

to the fine arts, Talia’s interest in Chinese language and culture landed her the opportunity to showcase

National Merit Semifinalists

her proficiency when she placed second during The

Future engineer, Chloe Burns, often spotted with

Georgia Chinese Language Educator First High School Chinese Culture Knowledge

her robot necklace made of recycled materials, came

Contest last year.

to Lovett from the American School in London in the ninth grade. While her Lovett career has been

Madison Hardee has led a stellar math and science

shorter than most, faculty have quickly recognized

trajectory at Lovett, supplemented by her participation

her as a “difference maker.” As a member of the new

in a Siempre Verde summer immersion program. Her

Gender Equality Club, she is dedicated to creating

classes and experiences have inspired Madison to

conversation around the subjects of safety and rape

develop a love of science and the Spanish language.

culture awareness. This interest likely stems from

Madison is not just a good student but a collaborative

her black belt in karate, her involvement with Teens

classmate. As a PAL, Madison is fostering the strong

Against Prejudice (TAP), and her fierce belief for inclusion and tolerance. Her physics

sense of community that characterizes Lovett in her

teacher describes her as having “extraordinary talent,” while having the “ability to

assigned freshman advisory. Prior to her involvement

grasp abstract concepts, visualize hypothetical systems in two or three dimensions,

with PALs, Madison became a cherished Girls Group

and perform calculations in a way that is both scientifically logical and mathematically

mentor. She has been an “agent of positive change” and believes she can help make the

precise.”

world a better place.

Sonia Gupta is not only a dedicated and capable

Camille Ward is never at a loss for enthusiasm

student but also an active member in a number of

and passion. She possesses a love for film and

clubs and organizations within the Lovett community.

digital photography, lacrosse, and tutoring, but her

Sonia’s involvement includes theater performance,

involvement with organizations like the French Club,

Speech and Debate, the Asian Culture Club, and

Gender Equality Club, and Teens Against Prejudice

PRIDE. Perhaps her best kept secret is her love for

(TAP) truly epitomizes her leadership ability. During

sports (specifically her support of the Atlanta Braves

her junior year, she joined the fall semester cohort at

and Atlanta Falcons). Additionally, Sonia’s passion

The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL)

for culture and languages combined with her love of

located in Washington, D.C. SEGL was an enriching,

mathematics and history led her to an independent

meaningful, and transformative experience for

study and research opportunity with Emory University community members, Ms.

Camille. It led to opportunities including serving as an Ann Power Fellow which is a

Vadavatha and Dr. Sheth. Ms. Vadavatha shares that “the focus of the study centered

partnership between ANN INC (parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT) and Vital

on an original topic to advance her knowledge multi-dimensionally by delving deeper

Voices to empower young woman with skills and training to impact in their local

into ‘China: A Nation of Imitators to Innovators.’” Sonia will continue her independent

communities. Her experience as a fellow inspired her to create The Empowerment

study throughout her senior year.

Project, as well as Avenues of Aspiration.

One quick search via the Apple store on your iPhone

National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar Announced

for Periodic: Chemical Calculator, and you will

Lovett senior, Bennett Diaz, has been named a Scholar

discover James Kolsby’s name listed as the creator and

in the National Hispanic Recognition Program. The

seller. Bursting with potential, James is a strong student

NHRP was initiated in 1983 to recognize outstanding

with a range of interests. In his rare bits of free time,

Hispanic/Latino students and identify them to

you can find him playing guitar with his band, Three

colleges and universities which have a particular

for Nothing, crafting a video for his classmates or

interest in communicating with students of this caliber.

clients, or brainstorming the launch of his next website.

Bennett is among the 5,000 top scoring students on the

Faculty members often rave about his work ethic,

2013 PSAT out of a pool of over 250,000 who identified

his inquisitive mind, and his ability to analyze and

themselves as of Hispanic or Latino heritage. Students

synthesize information. His contributions to the Lovett community are appropriately

identified as 2014 Hispanic/Latino Scholars have also

summarized by one of his former instructors, “his peers admire him for his creativity

maintained at least a 3.5 GPA in high school. Not afraid of a good debate, senior class

and talents, but also for his unmatched humor, friendliness, individuality, imagination,

president Bennett Diaz is a respected member of the Lovett community. His teachers

and willingness to go above and beyond with his work.”

praise him for his collaborative spirit and intellectual curiosity. His peers respect him for his positivity and willingness to lend a helping hand. Bennett’s advisor describes him as “a strong leader, capable of seeing things from different perspectives.” Bennett’s involvement includes Speech and Debate, Teens Against Prejudice (TAP), football, and Student Government Association. In Bennett’s words, he hopes to be remembered as “a well-rounded and multifaceted student and leader.”

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Fine Arts News Faculty Art Show & Sale Alumni Artists Included in November Faculty Art Show & Sale

Chip Fankhauser Selected for National Honors Chorus

This year’s Faculty Art Show & Sale will include Gregor Turk ’80 and Hutton Snellings ’08, two alumni artists who

Lovett choral student

will bring multiple pieces for sale. The show runs from November 18–21 in the Rogers-Westmoreland Activity Center

Chip Fankhauser has been

from 11:00 am–4:00 pm.

selected for membership

Turk’s work includes ceramics, rubbings, and photography. His love of geography, and what it tells us about

in the 2014 All-National

individuals and cultures, is manifested in his works. Turk is a past Spring Arts Festival featured artist.

Honor Choir, presented by

Snellings’ work has been described as contemporary abstract. She paints in acrylics, as well as oils on canvas.

the National Association

Lovett’s fabulous Fine Arts teachers will anchor the show again this year. The exhibition includes painting,

for Music Education

drawing, ceramics, sculpture, collage, photography, and mixed media by Upper School art teachers Amy Story, Karey

(NAfME). Thousands

Walter, and Tom Zwierlein; Middle School art teacher Katy McDougal; and Lower School art teachers Katherine

of students from all 50

Schneider and Joy Patty.

states auditioned for this

A percentage of all sales go to Friends of the Arts and are used to fund grants, as well as support the Lower

prestigious ensemble. Only two choral students from Georgia were selected.

School Spring Arts Festival.

The show kicks off on Tuesday evening, November 18, with a cocktail reception. FOTA members are invited

In October, more than 150 singers gathered in

for a preview and first sale from 5:30–6:30 pm. The party and sale are open for all Lovett parents, staff, and

Nashville, Tenn., for three intense days of study and

faculty at 6:30 pm.

rehearsal under one of the country’s finest choral artists.

New this year is an alumni reception on Thursday, November 20, from 7:00–8:30 pm. Look for your

The performance was in collaboration with the biennial

invitation soon. We still need volunteers to work the show. If you are interested, please contact Jane Jackson at

NAfME national conference, and took place October 29

janejackson@me.com.

at the Grand Ole Opry House. Chip is a member of the Lovett Singers, and has been selected for the Georgia All-State choir for the past three years. Singers’ director

Faculty Art Show & Sale November 18: Faculty Art Show Preview Party (Early preview for FOTA members), 5:30–6:30 pm; Open to all current Lovett parents, faculty, and staff, 6:30–8:00 pm.

November 19–21: Sale, 11:00 am–4:00 pm and by appointment.

Dr. Jerry Ulrich commented, “It is, indeed, an honor for Lovett and the choral program for Chip to be chosen for this meritorious distinction. He is one of our most gifted singers. We are certainly proud of his accomplishments!”

Upper School Play

Chip is also active in musical theater, and is a Lovett

Much Ado About Nothing

honors student.

The Upper School theater arts program is pleased to present Much Ado About Nothing on Thursday, November 6– Saturday, November 8, at 7:00 pm in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater.

“Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps!” Shakespeare’s classic comedy perfectly captures the universal

Lower, Middle, and Upper School Dance Concert

intricate game that is love! As we celebrate Sir William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, it is most appropriate that we

Please join us in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater on

present one of his favorite comedies. It is farce and mime and wisecracks and dastardly melodrama! Why? This is

Thursday, November 20, at 7:00 pm when the Lovett

about the extreme fools that we all make of ourselves in the pursuit of love. Perfectly normal, rational, intelligent

Lower, Middle, and Upper School dancers will perform

human beings turn into complete idiots when falling in love. Denying it, realizing it, bruised by it, and embracing it,

to “A Night at the Movies!”

love is the one experience that we all share!

Come see us kick up our heels as we reimagine some of your favorite flicks, from Hunger Games to Harry Potter.

Mark your calendars now.

Cast List Benedict, a lord and officer from Florence: Harrison Lyle

Lovett’s dance program is designed to introduce

Don Pedro, a prince of Aragon, officer from Spain: Karan Soni

many styles of dance, while students learn the

Don John, “the Bastard Prince” to Don Pedro: Chip Fankhauser

fundamentals of techniques (ballet, jazz, and

Claudio, of Florence, officer, friend of Benedick: Nick Rhame

contemporary), history and vocabulary, and the

Leonora, widow of the governor, Hero’s mother: Caroline Pope

choreographic process, along with swing, hip hop, and

Antonia, sister of Leonora: Sonia Gupta

theater dance.

Borachio, soldier, follower of Don John: Farhan Hoodbhoy Conrade, soldier, follower of Don John: Wil Harrison

Galleria News

Beatrice, niece of Leonora: Dorothy Rau

Student Artwork from Lower, Middle, and

Hero, daughter of Leonora: Chloe Burns

Upper Schools

Margaret, waiting-gentlewoman to Hero: Vallie Candler Ursula, waiting-gentlewoman to Hero: Sydney Wargo Dogberry, the constable of the night watch: Ted Quarterman Verges, assistant constable to Dogberry: Corrine Culpepper George Seacole, night watch: James Packman Father Mateo: Talia Burns A Sexton, the judge of the trial of Borachio: Sonia Gupta

November 7–December 10, 2014 In conjunction with Lovett’s annual Open Houses on November 15 and 16

Envisioning Emancipation: What Slavery and Freedom Looked Like for Black Americans in the Civial War Era January 7–March 20, 2015

Photography Exhibition The following Upper School photography students were selected to participate in the “Embracing Diversity” Atlanta Celebrates Photography Exhibition during the month of October. Their artwork was on display in the Piedmont Park Community Center. Congratulations to our Fine Arts photography students!

Allie Schonberg

Grey Poplin

Claire Doyle

James Harrison

Cleo Chang

Pierce Miller

Desi LaPoole

Robert Brooks

Di Law

An exhibition of Civil War-era photographs from the Library of Congress

Film Cameras Needed The Upper School photography department is looking for donations of vintage film cameras—any size or make, and vinyl records in album cases.

Please contact Karey Walter at karey.walter@lovett. org or (404) 643-6550.

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November 2014 Volume 34 Number 3

A news publication of The Lovett School

INSIDE Page 1 Admission Information for the 2015–16 School Year Page 1 UVA Historian Featured in “The Civil War and the Forging of Character” Lecture Series Page 7 2014–15 National Merit/National Achievement Semifinalists Announced; National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar Announced

The Lovett School Communications Office 4075 Paces Ferry Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327-3009 www.lovett.org (404) 262-3032

The Lovett School admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Lovett School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its employment practices, admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Athletics News Lovett Youth Wrestling Its time again to register for the Lovett Youth Wrestling Program. It’s open to Kindergarten–Grade 5 students interested in learning the fundamentals of wrestling.

The mission of the Lovett Youth Wrestling Program is to develop children into skilled wrestlers, prepare them for competition at every level, and build the foundation for a successful high school wrestling career. In addition to teaching children to master the fundamentals of wrestling, emphasis is placed on instilling the qualities of responsibility, confidence, respect, and integrity.

To get more information, visit <www.lovett.org/ afternoon>. Experience is not required.

Three Lions Named to All Area Volleyball Three members of the Lovett varsity volleyball team were named All Area. Seniors Sarah Carpenter and Harley Sebastian, as well as sophomore Lauren Ward, were named to the five player All Area squad from Area 3.

Sebastian was tabbed as the Area’s MVP for the 2014 season. Congratulations Lady Lions!

From left: Sarah Carpenter, Harley Sebastian, and Lauren Ward

Varsity Letter Jackets— Order Soon!

The Campus Store needs 3–5 weeks advance notice for letter jackets or sweaters. Please contact Jamie Palmer at jamie.palmer@lovett.org or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1511, to place your order. Christmas delivery is not guranteed.

Haley Hooper Named Middle School Cross Country ‘Runner of the Year’

LionBackers Electronic Newsletter

Lovett eighth grader Haley Hooper has been selected by the website MileSplitGA as the

The newsletter offers the latest information regarding

top Middle School cross country runner in Georgia for the 2014 fall campaign.

upcoming events, schedules, and results—encourage

A link to their full article may be found at <ga.milesplit.com/articles/137854-middleschool-girls-runner-of-the-year-is-haley-hooper>.

Congratulations, Haley!

your friends and relatives to subscribe! To subscribe or add email addresses, visit the LionBackers’ page on the Lovett website and follow the simple instructions.

LionBackers 11th Annual Ladies Tennis Tournament The LionBackers 11th Annual Ladies Tennis Tournament was on September 29 at the Lovett Tennis Courts. Thank you to all who came out and participated!

From Left: Winners of the three division: Christy Hooper, Daryl Kimche, and Laura Hathaway; Scenes from the tennis tournament