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March 2012 Volume 30 Number 6
A news publication of The Lovett School
21st Run ’n Lovett on April 21
STAR Student Names STAR Teacher
The Alumni Association’s annual spring event, Run ’n
“Claire is one of a handful of students who have left footprints in my
Lovett, takes place at Kilpatrick Stadium on Saturday,
teaching career. She really makes my teaching enjoyable.” What a won-
April 21. The 2K is at 8:30 am and the 5K at 9:00 am.
derful tribute for a teacher to pay a student! That’s the way our STAR
Raffle baskets will be filled with great gifts and
teacher, Betty Hu, thinks of this year’s STAR student, Claire Beskin.
coupons valued at $350 to $650. This year you may
Claire was named Lovett’s 2012 STAR student in December, recogniz-
register for the race and buy raffle tickets online by
ing her outstanding academic record and the highest SAT scores in the
going to the registration link at <www.lovett.org/
class. She, in turn, named Ms. Hu as the teacher who has made the most
alumni>. Charges will be added to your student’s
significant contribution to her development as a scholar and thinker,
account. If you would like to donate items or gift
citing the special effort she makes to help her students not only to gain
certificates for the baskets, or if you would be interested
fluency in the Chinese language, but also to appreciate and understand
in sponsoring, please contact Starr Pollock or Anne
the ancient and modern culture of this rising world power.
Fuentes in the Alumni Office. Lovett alumni appreciate the many sponsors
Claire Beskin, STAR student
Claire said it was “hard to choose just one teacher because she has had so many superb teachers in her career at Lovett.” However, in recognizing Ms. Hu’s influence in her life, Claire
who have made this race possible. As of press time,
points to her crucial role in helping her develop her passion for Chinese: “Ms. Hu has encouraged me to pursue spe-
Run ’n Lovett 2012 sponsors include: Larry Jackson
cial programs, like the Han Ban Summer Bridge Program, the National Security Language Initiative for Youth, and
Numismatics, Inc.; Heritage Plastics; Zeliff Wallace
the Georgia Chinese Educators’ First High School Chinese Speech Contest.” Ms. Hu has pointed the way, and Claire
Jackson Investment Counsel; Interstate Truck
has taken full advantage of every opportunity, winning first place in the speech contest and traveling to China on
Equipment; Empire Distributors; Rush Truck Centers;
two fully funded scholarships, one from the Chinese government and one from the U.S. State Department.
Altec Industries; Arrow Exterminating Co.; Wilmington
Undoubtedly, Claire has an abundance of self-motivation and self-discipline to complement her native intel-
Trust; Inmark, Inc.; Argo; Brand Mortgage; Hailey
ligence, but she would say a large part of that motivation comes from the inspiration of teachers like Ms. Hu. “I
Realty; Raulet Property Partners; Georgia Development
admire how much work she puts into every lesson, how hard she works to help her students.” For Ms. Hu, teaching
Partners; Van Winkle Associates; Calahan Family;
is not just a job, it is a passion—“when you see students like Claire, so passionate, so highly motivated, it is inspira-
Chapman Family; Dunlap Family; Harlan Family;
tional.”
Higgins Family; Huger Family; Jones Family; Knotts
Claire is not yet sure what careers she might discover for herself, but she can see herself in 10 years working in
Family; Mefford Family; Millard Family; Mills Family;
the Foreign Service, engineering, or international business. Whatever she does, she will certainly live for a time in
Mitchell Family; Oyler Family; Tinkler Family; and
China. Ms. Hu says she does not want “to be the last Chinese teacher to teach this student. Claire is an exceptional
Wade Family.
human being, and I truly believe she will make her mark on the world.”
Through the gererosity of these and many
The statewide Student/Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program is sponsored by the Professional As-
more sponsors since 1999, as well as energetic race
sociation of Georgia Educators. Claire and Ms. Hu were honored, along with the other Atlanta STAR students and
participants, alumni have been able to grow their
teachers, at a luncheon in February at the Loudermilk Center downtown.
Reunion Scholarship Fund to more than $480,000. The scholarship, part of Lovett’s endowment, benefits
New Award to Honor Lovett Staff Who “Lead By Example”
student financial aid at the school.
Nominations now being taken
Pancakes for Parkinson’s Join us on Saturday, April 21, during Run ’n Lovett,
A new award, the Headmaster’s Leadership by Example Award, will be granted to one very special staff person in June 2012. And you can help us select that person! The award will be given annually to an employee who contributes to the Lovett community, in both their
from 8:00–10:00 am for a delicious pancake breakfast.
official and unofficial duties, by being a positive and supportive influence of good character. The recipient will be
It is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children seven and
one who displays an unselfish concern for others and leads by example through a life of integrity, high character,
under. All proceeds from this event will be donated to
modesty, and respect for others. The recipient will receive both a cash award and a stipend to help support school
the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
programs that promote character and leadership. Who at Lovett do YOU think best exemplifies good character and leads others through their example? Perhaps a coach who always puts her players first? A classroom teacher whose values shine through in his lessons? A mem-
Partnership with the High
ber of the maintenance staff who is always helpful, friendly, and approachable? To nominate a Lovett staff member for this award, please send an email to hlaward@lovett.org, briefly outlin-
Listen to John Maeda Speak
ing a description of your nominee’s personal character and your thoughts on why he or she should be considered
Through Lovett’s partnership with the High Museum
for this award. Any and all Lovett employees are eligible. Nominations are due by April 15, 2012.
of Art, our community has been invited to hear John
This award was established in September 2011 by four sets of Lovett parents who recognized the importance
Maeda present “STEM to STEAM: The Meaning of
of attracting, developing, and retaining great faculty and staff, particularly those who teach by example with words
Innovation” on Monday, March 19, at 7:00 pm in the Rich
and deeds of good character. We thank them for their generous support of the school and our staff.
Theatre at The Woodruff Arts Center. John Maeda is the president of Rhode Island School of Design. John Maeda is a world-renowned artist, graphic designer, computer scientist, and educator whose career reflects his philosophy of humanizing technology. He has worked to integrate technology, education, and the arts into a 21st-century synthesis of creativity and innovation. A recipient of the National Design Award and represented in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Maeda became president of the Rhode Island School of Design in June 2008. Tickets are free to the Lovett community and can be picked up in the Fine Arts Office.
Lovett Auction 2013—Roaring for Success Please mark your calendars for Saturday, February 23, 2013! We’re excited to announce our 11th Lovett Parent Association auction will be held at the Buckhead Theatre. If you would like to volunteer your time or talents, or be a personal or corporate sponsor, please contact our auction chairs Marlyn Chapman at marlynfish@aol.com and Cindy Price at cindyloup@bellsouth.net. You will receive a letter in April with more information about how you can participate and help ensure the success of the auction. Join a committee, donate an item, become a patron, and—most definitely—come and have a great time!