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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!


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