Summer 2013 Lovett Lines

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Summer 2013 Volume 31 Number 9

A news publication of The Lovett School

Latin Students Score Big on the 2013 National Latin Exam The Latin department of both the Middle and Upper Schools is proud to announce the award winners on the 2013 National Latin Exam. Twenty-three students won gold medals (Summa Cum Laude) on the exam, eclipsing last year’s total. An additional 13 students won silver medals (Maxima Cum Laude). Of particular note, Vivian Ilonzo won her fourth consecutive gold medal on the exam, for which the National Latin Exam committee has awarded her a copy of the Oxford Classical Dictionary; two sophomores—Wesley Haley and Peyton Bell—won their third consecutive gold medal on the exam; and an unprecedented 12 eighth graders scored gold medals on the Level 1 exam.

Congratulations to all of these Latin scholars!

Introduction to Latin (Grade 7) Outstanding Achievement Certificate and Ribbon: Isabelle Posmantur, Lawren Gregory, Emma Ellis, Elizabeth Beveridge, Anna Miele, Allison Herbert, Marilyn Boutté, Noah Smith, Harrison Jones, Grace Harrison

Achievement Certificate: Gabi Kimche-Gilstrap, Andrew Teichner, Trent Beavor, Evans Schneider, Noah Lee, Jack Cumbie, Kathryn Marshall, Clayton Jackson, John Frazer

Latin I (Grade 8) Summa Cum Laude (Gold Medal): Davis Rackley (A perfect score!), Joshua Eiland, Anna Johnson, Jane Mathews, Alexander Hammond, Anand Prabhu, Theron Pickett, Alton Wiggers, David Barnwell, Janie Salmon, Mims Reynolds, Craig Seol

Maxima Cum Laude (Silver Medal): Thomas Murray, Grace Bain, Tomas Gowens Magna Cum Laude: Quinn McCartney, Anne Hardin, Cooper Drewry, Peyton Bogard, Mason Anthony Cum Laude: Betsy Brennan, Kathleen Helms, Mara Davis

Latin II Summa Cum Laude (Gold Medal): John Marco Miele, Griffin Leinbach, David Morris, Matthew Boutté, Lauren Stratton, Jack McMurtrie

Maxima Cum Laude (Silver Medal): Darby Henagan, Max McCrady, Elise Koepke Magna Cum Laude: Carolyn Bland, Virginia Mathews, Caroline Akin

Latin III Grades 2–5 Fun Day Students in Grades 2–5 had a great time competing in field events at Fun Day on May 17.

Mrs. Sartain’s fifth grade class competed in tug-of-war; third grader Noah Chen, from Ms. Mills’ class, participated in the long jump!

Pay Tuition Online Please remember that as Lovett moves towards a more sustainable environment, only the bills for the first and second tuition payments—due July 1 and November

Summa Cum Laude (Gold Medal): Wesley Haley, Peyton Bell Maxima Cum Laude (Silver Medal): Andrew Monden, Kate Marino, Austin Gaalema Magna Cum Laude: Lauren Reeves, Cammy Wooddall, McKenzie Richards Cum Laude: Rhodes Denny, Michael Corsini

Latin IV Poetry Summa Cum Laude (Gold Medal): Foster Coleman, Patrick Keough Maxima Cum Laude (Silver Medal): David Wiens, Eddie McCrady

Latin V Summa Cum Laude (Gold Medal): Saneel Prabhu, Forrest Bell Magna Cum Laude: Craig Rollins Cum Laude: Michelle Ridgeway, Andrew Johnson

1—will continue to be available electronically and mailed. All other student monthly billing is available online only and is posted by the fifth business day of each month. Look for the monthly email notifications confirming the statement posting. Families currently receiving multiple copies for distribution to third parties will continue to do so via paper statements.

Summer Programs at Lovett Like the great Dr. Seuss, are you asking, “How did it get so late so soon?”

Has summer crept up on you? It’s not too late to be part of the Summer Programs at Lovett. Join the fun! For more information or to register, please visit <www.lovett.org/ summerprograms>.

To retain a copy of your monthly bill, please print or download at the beginning of each month. Once a student’s monthly bill is posted for the new month, old bills can only be obtained from the Business Office. If

Summer Speed Ahead

you have any questions, please contact Shonda McGee at

Once again, the Academic Resource Center will offer Kindergarten–Grade 12 students the opportunity to reinforce

smcgee@lovett.org, or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1253.

skills or acquire new skills over the summer thorough Speed Ahead. All Speed Ahead tutors are either Lovett

To access your statement, log in to NetClassroom (where you access grades), and select Billing. If you need your username and password, email nchelp@lovett.org.

teachers or tutors. Therefore, they have a thorough understanding of Lovett’s curriculum und academic expectations.

Please contact Marcia Sisson at msisson@lovett.org to request a list of tutors.

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Siempre Verde merchandise has arrived! Please

Thank You to Three Lovett Legends

stop in to see the great shawls, scarves, jewelry,

In recent weeks, we have honored three people who have given heart and soul to Lovett for decades—Bill Railey

bags, coffee, and more brought back from the

(teacher and coach, 1976–2006), Jim Glasser (teacher and coach, 1975–present), and Clara Traver (teacher and Middle

most recent student trip to Ecuador. All proceeds

School leader, 1970–present). Collectively, Bill, Jim, and Clara have given our school 112 years of extraordinary service.

from this merchandise go to the community and

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Headmaster’s Message

On October 4 at the LionBackers picnic, veteran teacher and nationally renowned wrestling coach Jim Glasser

school in Santa Rosa, Ecuador.

was honored with the announcement that a number of his wrestlers and wrestling parents have established the Jim Glasser Wrestling Endowment Fund, which will support Lovett wrestling in perpetuity. Also made public was the

Please join us for the very popular “12 Days of

news that the multipurpose competition space that will be a part of the new athletic center (which we hope to begin

Christmas” event from Thursday, December 1,

in the next 24 months or so) will be known as the Jim Glasser Room thanks to a major gift from one of Jim’s former

through Friday, December 16. Each day we will

Congratulations, Class of 2012! wrestlers and his family.

feature a special offer on one merchandise

The At following is an excerpt from message toRailey the graduates Lovett’s Commencement May 19, Please 2013. check out our website for further Homecoming on October 21,Mr. wePeebles’s officially dedicated Bill Field—theatnew multipurpose, artificiallyExercises oncategory. turfed playing venuethis being used by our football, lacrosse, and soccer andthis by physicalThis education as vision students, of education—rooted indetails. the liberal arts—is based on several unwavering Seniors, as we begin celebration, let me first urge you to enjoy andteams to savor well. This naming wastruly madesacred possible by several alumni families eager toand express great appreciation to Bill The first belief is that education should be “formational” and should shape our graduation service—a service marking both and a significant ending a their beliefs. page 2 Lovett Lines

for his 34 years of exemplary as a teacher andAllen coach, as well as admiration for his (with 200 wins) livesbeing toward serving others (Jim Laney, president of Emory significant beginning for you.service Two Fridays ago, Rev. reminded ustheir in all-school Want former to be the first to know aboutspeaks these powerfully type of one of the winningest coaches Georgia high football chapel of how important it is toinremember, and school certainly a key history. element of graduation

Headmaster’s Message

about this idea!). Another touchstone beliefSend for Lovett is that and learning events? an e-mail to teaching qwaidelich@lovett.org

Also at Homecoming, a reception was held honoring Clara Traverthings in celebration of her have almost 42 years of service a moral purpose that should pull us outSubscribe of ourselves, that should us to is remembering.

I want to challenge you seniors to remember several this (Subject: to Campus Storepush Emails) to Lovett as a teacher, mentor, advisor, and leader in our Middle School. The last two years, continually I have had the privilege to grow and to stretch,receive that should cultivate in us a stirring, soulful sense of afternoon and as you go forward from here. emails regarding sales, new merchandise, of co-teaching ninth grade religion course with Clara.

I have witnessed first-hand how good she isresponsibility as a teacher, how mutual and of engaged ethical citizenship.

It is incumbent upon Rememberaand draw inspiration from the very significant sacrifices—sacrifices andand special events in the store.

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much she loves teaching,and andunceasing how deeply she about her students. the Homecomingconstantly barbecue, to weseek were proud the truth and to you use can whatopt weout learn—learning rooted in unconditional love forcares you—sacrifices that yourAtparents, at any time. informed by the mind to surprise Clara Built with the news that several donors have made gifts to the Clara Traver Endowment Fund,those around us in real, intentional ways. and the heart—to serve teachers, grandparents, other family members, and friends havefounding so generously and “We Are for Service”

which will provide financial aid toward a deserving Middle asyou wella as toof a student in Breakthrough Atlanta, is about This kind of education moreyou than earning a living,shopping as important that selflessly made—so this day might be possible for you.

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Looking Ahead

Brigadier General Burke W. Whitman ’74

a program thatlove—a is a great passion Clara whose advisory board serves.

It is about living a life worth living.

It is about bigtoquestions, seekingwe thecarry, answers true grace and gift that nofor one can and takeon from you—a gift that willshe sustain you know that inasking addition the merchandise Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale January 10 marked our Founder’s Day chapel service for all students, faculty, and staff. A number of parents, alumni, Our will school is enormously proud of will Jim, allow Bill, and allthose they have given and our living out the questions, answers to these big, questions— and that alsofamily transform and lift you if you it toClara, do so.and so very grateful for to there are many items thatenduring we can order especially Tuesday, March 19–Wednesday, March 21 trustees, and former faculty and staff also attended this important celebration and ritual in the life of our community. school. questions about courage, faith, community, integrity, beauty, justice, As you remember the sacrifices that have made possible for you a Lovett education, forMarkdowns you? responsibility, will be as high as 75 percent off the Lovett alumnus Burke W. Whitman ’74, who currently serves as a brigadier general in the Marine Corps, was our grace, and love. It is about using our learning to help make our world humane, also remember both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with this kind Monogrammed towels, etc;more original price forbags, all merchandise categories. guest speaker. General Whitman is thought to be the only American to go from being the CEO of a publicly traded, more compassionate, more just. of education. These opportunities include the chance to use the skills and concepts Engraved jewelry, frames, and jewelry boxes; Ultimately, education at Lovett has toUniform do with Sale finding your calling.

What is each and attitudes you have developed to think anew, to solve problems, to imagine new Tervis Tumblers—personalized, NCAA schools, Annual an eloquent expression of what service does for those who serve and for those who are served. General Whitman Billy Peebles | Headmaster of us called to do? We must make that decision for prints; ourselves, I would questions, to taste the joy of lifelong learning, to dream large dreams, to expand your or just for April fun Tuesday, 16–Friday,but April 27 offer for our consideration this brief but poignant Nams depiction of callingwill by receive the theologian Frederich awareness of self and others, and to serve the common good. The opportunities before Cookies—personalized labels on candies All current families 20 percent off on that service has brought to him. He was also very honest about the obstacles to service even as he challenged us to Buechner: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the you are truly limitless and I am confident that you will pursue those opportunities with or cookies; uniforms purchased during these dates. rise above those obstacles. world’s deep hunger meet” (Frederich Buechner, Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC). great vigor, passion, creativity, determination, integrity, and humility.

Gaming systems (XBox, Wii,limited Playstation) Sizes and quantities will be due toand the end General Whitman explained that his love for service is rooted in his deep gratitude for all that life has given him Class of 2013, the faculty and I thank you for the wonderful legacies you have left Remember also the hard times. It is important to recall our failures and our games; and of the school year. However, rain checks and in his heartfelt belief that we serve God by serving others and by loving our neighbor. our school and for what you have done sustain our moments of adversity. In humbly remembering our setbacks and in resolving to grow Personalized stationary and paper products. willtobe issuedand for strengthen all sizes that arecommunity. not on handWe He also spoke in a compelling way about why he has devoted more than 30 years to the Marine Corps and why congratulate you on your many accomplishments and contributions and on all that this from them, we stand the best chance of learning lessons that will serve us well the during the sale.

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Billy Peebles | Headmaster

Recycled Uniform Sales 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

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level of the Fuqua Center in the LPA office. We always appreciate gently used uniform donations throughout the

August.

The Campus Store is open Monday through AM –4:00 PM, and Friday, Thursday,our 7:30 Remeber, prices are always lower than retail, there AM –3:30 PM. 7:30 is no sales tax, and all proceeds go back to the school.

The Campus Shop is open Monday through

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year. Donation bins are located on the Lower School front steps, outside the Campus Store, and in the Middle School

Thursday, 7:30 AM –4:00 PM, and Friday,

entrance foyer. Our sale dates for the school year are as follows:

7:30 AM –3:30 PM.

Wednesday Sales

Final Sales

December 7, 8:00–10:00 am

May 2, 8:00 am–2:00 pm

The Communications Office publishes the

January 4, 8:00–10:00 am

May 3, 8:00 am–2:00 pm

Lovett Lines newsletter nine times a year.

Green Corner Libraries Summer Hours February 1, 8:00–10:00 am

Check Floyd here Library for updates on sustainability Dorothy (Kindergarten–Grade 5) February 29, 8:00–10:00 am Wednesdays from June 5–July 17, 9:00 am–2:00 pm April 4, 8:00–10:00 am WalkWoolley to School Day: Is it really green?

Vasser Memorial Library (Grades 6–12)

initiatives going on within the Lovett community

Mondays from June 3–July 15, 7:30 am–1:00 pm As always, all proceeds go directly to the school through the LPA! Come visit us monthly and enjoy great buys!

Green Corner

Stay tuned for updates on sustainability initiatives going Lovett community Read on for updates on sustainability initiatives going on withinon thewithin Lovettthe community!

E-Waste Drive Soon Earth Week andComing Green Team Lovett’s Green Team will be hosting it’s Fifth Annual “E-Waste Drive” during the week of January 9–13. Over the holidays, many of us get updated and more advanced electronics so the E-Waste is aOfficers perfect place to bring 2013–14 GreenDrive Team

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Watch for a special online edition of the The The Communications Communications Office Office publishes publishes the the January Lovett Lines!

Lovett Lines newsletter nine times a year.

Lovett Lines newsletter nine times a year.

Deadline for the February 2012 issue of Deadline 2013 issue Deadline for for the the September electronic March 2013 of the Lovett Lines newsletter: the Lovett Lines newsletter is Friday, issue of the Lovett Lines newsletter: Friday, January 6, 2012 August 9, 2013. 1, 2013 Friday, February Jennifer Zei Jennifer Jennifer Zei Zei Editor/Designer Editor/Designer Editor/Designer (404) 262-3032, ext. 1265 (404) (404) 262-3032, 262-3032, ext. ext. 1265 1265 jzei@lovett.org jzei@lovett.org jzei@lovett.org

your used items, instead of just disposing of them in the trash. President: Many electronics Audreycontain Jacksonharmful materials that are hazardous when put into landfills. The vendor that takes care of our e-waste destroys all data, so computer hard drives do not need to be cleaned out.

SGA Liaison: Peter Nalle Items that we will be accepting include personal computers, laptops, cell phones, microwaves, keyboards, curb. Even if a half mile cannot be considered exercise per se, sometimes it is in the practice of doing something that printers, copiers, and fax machines. Televisions will be accepted with an additional charge of Hart $10 each. For a full list, Committee Coordinator: Max please check the Lovett website.

Impact of exercise on academics.

Spark, which Please do not bring washers/dryers, power tools, vacuum Recycling cleaners, refrigerators, freezers, tires, and blenders, or Co-Chairs: Emily Johnson Gray fuel Leake detailed the importance of physical movement on learning and brain. Early morning movement can actually the dehumidifiers. brain connections that we are trying so hard to achieve in the classroom. What better way to wake up the brain and Stay tuned for more information about drop off locations! MS/Service If you have any questions, contact Betsy Metcalf Board Liaison please Co-Chairs: the body in the morning than to take a walk before school in the crisp morning air? at bmetcalf@lovett.org.

Camilla Grayson and Tori Cole Environmental impact. environmental impact through our efforts. We can have that impact by taking cars off the road through carpooling, Publicity Communications: and also by reducing idling time in the carpool lane by dropping kids atand a nearby location and allowing them to walk Courtney Mullerand andwalking.

Anna White to campus from there. The real impact of course, comes from regular carpooling But changing human behavior takes time and patience. We are probably not having a noticeable environmental impact right now, but every Special Events: Meredith Bond and Emma Pollard Thank you to all those who participated in Earth Week activities—we had a successful week!

Tech Specialists: Elena Hartley and Harrison Lyle Environmental awareness.

The Lovett Lines is is printed printed on on FSC FSC®®certified certifiedpaper papermade using with chlorine-free pulp and post consumer content.

100% post consumer waste and processed chlorine free.

Walk to School Day: Friday February, 15 Friday, February 15.

Switch Lovett will host a screening of the documentary Switch, which explores how the global economy can make the

valuable in the long run. We get notes from teachers who tell us about the conversations that are generated in their

transition from fossil to renewable fuels, on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00 pm in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater.

The screening is open to Lovett families and the public.

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Around Lovett Book Pick Up Will Start at the Admission Office

True Blue Annual Fund

Book Pick Up

Thank you to our 2012–13 Annual Fund chairs and volunteers!

Textbook and ISBN Information

Monday, August 5:

Grades 8 and 12

Tuesday, August 6:

Grades 7 and 11

ISBN Numbers (and the Campus Store price when

Wednesday, August 7:

Grades 9 and 10

available) will be posted on the Campus Store page of

Thursday, August 8:

Grade 6—All day

the Lovett Website.

Thursday, August 8:

Make up day—After Noon

Books and ISBN numbers will be listed by course

Hours:

9:00 am–2:45 pm

name and number. This will be the most complete

July

list we have at that time. We will not be responsible

Book Pick Up/Mandatory Registration procedure will begin at the Admission Office

for any changes to books after the list has been

When you arrive on campus, please go to the

website if any changes or additions are made.

Admission Office first. The staff will check to see

The Campus Store will direct anyone wishing to view

that all of the required student forms are on file at the

ISBN numbers to the website. We will not be able to

school and that tuition and fees have been posted in the

answer questions by phone regarding this list.

Business Office.

The Campus Store will not be able to provide

posted. However, we will update the list on the

If all forms and fees are on file you will be given

students their schedules or their book lists

a form to present at the Middle or Upper School

until book pick up. However, Upper School students

registration desks. The Middle and Upper School staff

were given their course verification sheets in

will give you your schedule and locker number.

mid-April, and it is on these sheets that all requested

You can then proceed to the book-pick-up area, where

required and elective classes will be listed. Students

you will purchase your books and have a student ID

can purchase core texts in each of their required

card made if needed.

courses, but they should refrain from buying

After you have your books, you can go to your locker

any books for electives as well as supplementary texts

in either the Middle or Upper Schools. Volunteers will be

in required courses until they receive their actual

available to help you find your locker.

schedules at book pick up.

The Lovett Advancement Office would like to give a big thank you to our True Blue Annual Fund chairs and volunteers! The success of True Blue is due in large part to our dedicated volunteers. Without their hard work, we would not be able to reach Lovett’s goals! Thank you to the following chairs for their time and leadership: Karen and Steve Denker 2012–13 True Blue Annual Fund Chairs Molly and Kip Lynch 2012–13 1926 Society True Blue Annual Fund Chairs Karen and Charles Andros 2012–13 New Parent True Blue Annual Fund Chairs Many thanks also go to the parents and alumni who volunteered on The 1926 Society Committee, New Parent Committee, and served as class representatives and phone-a-thon callers. A complete volunteer list is available at <www.lovett.org/trueblue> and will also be printed in this fall’s Annual Report. The Advancement office is grateful to have such wonderful volunteers!

Students should not unwrap or write anything on

Information about Book Pick Up

their texts until their classes are confirmed.

Families with more than one student in Grades 6–12 If a family has more than one student at Lovett, these

Returns

students may come to book pick-up on the same day,

Returns will not be taken during the week of Book

regardless of their grade levels. Families will not be

Pick Up.

required to make two trips during book pick-up.

Hard cover textbook returns will be taken during

New students in Grades 6–12

the first two weeks of class (August 12–23). No

New students may pick up your books on your assigned

returns will be accepted after this date, but books

day or on the make up day.

may be sold back during book buy-back in May.

What to do if you cannot pick up your books on your

The Campus Store will not be able to guarantee

assigned day

that books purchased from another source will be

If you are unable to come on your scheduled day, the

eligible for book buy-back. This will be determined

makeup time is after noon on Thursday, August 8. We

by Classbook.com, which will be purchasing the

will not be able to sell books on Friday, August 9.

books from the students.

The only other option to purchase books is on

From left: James Wilby, Amelia Coletti, Michael MacDonald, Abigail VanHorn, Carson Holden, Shahla Delawalla, George Spencer ’12, and S.E. Spencer ’10

Did you receive a call from a Lovett student or alum?

On May 14, seniors and alumni gathered in the Rogers &

Students will be advised at book pick-up not to

Westmoreland Activity Center to participate in the third

Monday, August 12, or any day after.

purchase paperbacks if they think they may

annual Student Thank-a-thon. Enthusiastic student and

Except as noted above, students will not be allowed to

have them at home. Returns for paperbacks will be at

alumni volunteers made over 600 calls to 2012–13 True

pick up their books other than on their scheduled day.

the Campus Store staff’s discretion.

Blue Annual Fund donors. They expressed their gratitude to donors for the generous True Blue support this past

Thank You, Lovett

year and even shared a few stories and experiences from

Time truly does fly when you are having fun! It’s hard to believe that the school year and our duties are over. Since

their time at Lovett. The Advancement Office would like

we started last spring, we have been constantly amazed at the energy and generosity of the parents here. We are

to recognize and thank the following seniors and alumni:

grateful for the time and enthusiasm that you have shown to LPA endeavors throughout the year and especially for

Amelia Coletti, Shahla Delawalla, Carson Holden,

the honor and privilege of serving our wonderful school.

Michael MacDonald, George Spencer ‘12, S.E. Spencer ‘10,

We wish you all a safe and restful summer with friends and family.

Patty Layson and Beth Mayfield | LPA Co-Presidents 2012–13

Looking Ahead to 2013–14!

We hope that you have found time to relax and are enjoying your summer with family and friends!

The first day of school will be here before we know it, however, and the various parent organizations are already busy planning next year’s events and activities. The Lovett Parent Association (LPA), Friends of the Arts (FOTA), LionBackers, Parent Support Group (PSG), and the Lovett International Alliance (LIA) will each need volunteers to serve on their many committees. Please take some time to think about next year and ways in which you would like to help. There is definitely a job for everyone who is willing to share his or her time and talents! If you are not sure of the committees’ description and time commitment, please feel to contact us. We are more than happy to answer any questions.

In a continuing effort to support Lovett’s commitment to the sustainability, the volunteer forms will be online only. After you have visited the Lovett website and completed your form, the appropriate committee chairs will contact you in the fall.

All of the parent organizations appreciate your participation and are looking forward to serving with you during the 2013–14 school year!

Patricia Ulrich and Katherine Wahl | LPA Co-Presidents 2013–14

Abigail VanHorn, and James Wilby.

It is not too late!

There is still time to make your gift to the 2012–13 True Blue Annual Fund! Lovett’s fiscal year will close on Sunday, June 30. If you haven’t already, please join your fellow parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty, and friends in supporting the school’s most important ongoing fundraising effort. Your gift, of any amount, to the True Blue Annual Fund impacts every student and teacher at Lovett. You may give online at <www.lovett.org/give> or call Elizabeth Jones at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1240.

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Around Lovett Recycled Uniform Sale

From the Infirmary

Please come and shop at the Recycled Uniform Sale before classes begin! The line forms early!

All students must have, under Georgia law, a current

Monday, August 5, 9:00 AM –5:00 PM

Georgia certificate of immunization on file in the

Tuesday, August 6, 9:00 AM –2:00 PM

Infirmary. No other state’s immunization form is

Wednesday, August 7, 9:00 AM –2:00 PM

accepted under Georgia law.

The Georgia form # 3231 is only received from a

Thursday, August 8, 9:00 AM –2:00 PM

Georgia doctor or Georgia Public Health Department.

Friday, August 9, 11:00 AM –1:00 PM

The Infirmary has no access to these forms.

Note the new prices for this year:

Also, new this year for both current and new

Sweatshirts, fleeces, and jackets: $12.00

students, if your student has a food allergy that requires

Shorts, shirts, skirts, polos, pants, and Lower School sweaters: $8.00

a special diet, we will need a Lovett Dietary Restriction

PE shorts, PE t-shirts, Lovett t-shirts, belts, and misc.: $1.00

form filled out and returned to the Infirmary. In addition we will need from your doctor a signed prescription

We would love to have your donations of gently used, clean uniform items! Donation bins are located on the

stating the need for the special diet. The Dietary

Lower School front steps to the right, inside the Middle School foyer to the right, and in the Upper School outside of

Restriction form, along with the information letter, is

the Campus Store. We also have a drop box outside our shop! Our shop is located in the Fuqua Building down the

available under the Infirmary tab on the Lovett website.

stairs to the right of the front doors, at the end of the hallway, past the restrooms.

If you have any questions please call either the Infirmary at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1242, or Meridith Statler

For planning purposes, here are the dates for our “First Wednesday” sales for 2013–14:

at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1270. As always we appreciate your

September 4, 8:00–10:00 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM

help in health matters with your student!

October 2, 8:00–10:00 AM

Bernadette May-Beaver Selected to Study in Italy

November 6, 8:00–10:00 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM December 4, 8:00–10:00 AM January 8, 8:00–10:00 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM

Bernadette May-Beaver, history department chair in

February 5, 8:00–10:00 AM

the Upper School, is one of 16 teachers nationwide

March 5, 8:00–10:00 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM

selected to participate in a five-week program studing

April 2, 8:00–10:00 AM

Dante’s Divine Commedy in Siena, Italy. Her course of

Finally, we would love to have you volunteer to help with our sales. This is a low-pressure, easy opportunity to help the LPA. Shifts are available for summer workdays, the August sales, and monthly workdays and sales. Please contact the 2013–14 Recycled Uniform Sales co-chairs to be added to the sign-up list: Susan Bain at susanbain8@yahoo.com, Lori Daniels at lucas1060@me.com, and Kelly Light at kandslight@aol.com.

study includes a daily three-hour seminar focused on close text study, augmented by visits to nearby cities, including Rome, Florence, Ravenna, and Orvieto. This opportunity connects with Ms. May-Beaver’s experience studying Dante through an NEH Younger Scholars grant back when she was in high school. Now, more than two decades later, she is thrilled to resume her study of Dante again. She says, “I ‘met’ Dante 25 years ago, as a high school student. And now, as an adult, I understand how little I understood of him the first time around. I’m thrilled to spend this summer becoming reacquainted with this brilliant thinker and his classic text.”

Lower School News Awards Congratulations to the three Lower School students who received the following awards at the Lower School Chapel on May 1.

Evelyn Lovett Kling Scholarship Hunter Fankhauser Carol M. Ordover Memorial Scholarship Dagny Peters Kindergarteners picking up trash in the Dell Beverly Ann Lange Memorial Scholarship Arden Gipson

Earth Day Activities Mrs. Odom and Ms. Epperson’s kindergarten class teamed up with their fifth grade buddies in Ms. Davis

Afternoon Enrichment The Afternoon Enrichment Program has wrapped up its most successful year to date! During the 2012–13

Celebrating Mothers and Fathers Grades 2 and 4 celebrated Father’s Day on April 12, and Grades 1 and 3 celebrated Mother’s Day on May 8.

Third grader Brady Rackley with his mom, Blair, and second grader Madison Baxter with her dad, Morris.

school year, almost 70 percent of Lower School children participated in one or more after-school classes. The curriculum featured the return of favorites like swim, karate, and chess, as well as the introduction of fantasy football, Lego, and etiquette classes. Thanks to all for making it a great year in Afternoon Enrichment. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

and Mrs. Erickson’s class for a variety of Earth Day activites. The students visited the Physical Plant where Mike Lanning gave the sudents a tour of the facilities and taught the students about Lovett’s efforts to conserve.

The kindergarteners got together with their fifth grade buddies on another day to watch Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. As a service activity, Mrs. Odom’s class picked up trash on the campus after the Spring Arts Festival and picnic in the Dell.

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Middle School News Principal’s List Spring 2013 Students on the Principal’s List received all “A’s”

Eighth Grade Recognition Program Awards

Grade 6: Samantha Austin, Ahad Badruddin, Fulton Bayman, Sophia Carrano, Bella Chopra, Elizabeth

Evelyn Kling Scholarship Award

Collingsworth, Aayush Dixit, Sarah Followill, Aurora Hammond, Rant Huggins, Peter Kessler, Reagan Marshall,

Elizabeth Collingsworth

George Mathews, Emma Mayfield, Megan McGean, Chloe Park, Eunice Park, Josh Patrick, Katherine Poindexter, Robert Poindexter, Kate Pritchard, Pearson Rackley, Ansley Schipper, Joe Sear, Dylan Shapiro, Sahana Sharma,

Sixth Grade Service Awards

Madison Thompson, Rosie Ward, and Isabella Williams.

Gabrielle Elve Sam King

Grade 7: Ansley Adzema, Anum Ali, Elizabeth Beveridge, Marilyn Boutté, Emma Ellis, Charlie Faramarzi, Drayton Foster, Lindy Gearon, Sarah Hardy, Allison Herbert, Mikalah Jenifer, Emerson Leonaitis, Anna Miele, Naina Murthy,

William Stephens Scholarship Award

Richard Nolen, Sofie Novak, Katie Preisinger, Isabella Seminara, Abby Shlesinger, Mia Skaggs, and Julian Young.

Emma Ellis

Grade 8: Chris Agard, Ashante Booker, Claire Buffington, Therese Carter, Torrey Centeno, Muhammed Dhanani,

Seventh Grade Service Awards

Anna Duffy, Kiran Ebrahim, Joshua Eiland, Clare Henderson, Bennett Kahn, Claire Kenan, Nicholas Klavohn, Nick

Abby Shlesinger

Marshall, Jane Mathews, James Packman, Chase Perkins, Greer Pritchard, Janie Salmon, Hamilton Sawczuk, Anna

Noah Smith

Schwarzkopf, and Cameron Wilson.

Eighth Grade Paul Bligh Service Awards

Honor Roll Spring 2013

Mara Davis

Students on the Honor Roll in sixth grade received a 90 average in their four core classes.

Christopher Weaver

Students on the Honor Roll in seventh and eighth grade received a 90 average in their four core classes, plus language.

Grade 6: Shayan Boghani, Frannie Desloge, Alex Fassnacht, Caroline Fleetwood, True Geralds, Cem Geray, Robert

Eighth Grade Clara Traver Scholarship Award

Ghirardini, Jack Googe, James Harrison, Charlie Hicks, Noelle Hoke, Haley Hooper, Carol Clair Horlock, Emory

Cameron Wilson

Howell, Julia Howell, Harry Kahn, Colin Legg, Robert Malone, Meg McCartney, Christina Nastopoulos, Ruthie Nelson, Brooks Rackley, Maddie Schroeder, Will Seiler, Henry Sharp, David Shepherd, Thomas Smith, Caroline

Eighth Grade Leadership Awards

Stubbs, and Cate Wilby.

Anna Duffy Michael Moore

Grade 7: Will Abdallah, Avery Courts, Catherine Danelia, Mary Alice Ewing, Lawren Gregory, Brackett Hardy, Grace Harrison, Seema Jindia, Harrison Jones, Jordan Jones, Christina Karem, Katie Krantz, Cal Mitchell, Grace Anne Muller,

2013 Spanish Awards

Mimi Norton, Margaret O’Neal, Kayla Patel, Isabelle Posmantur, Michael Propp, Piper Rackley, Janie Reynolds, Will

The seventh and eighth grade advanced classes

Schmersal, Noah Smith, Emily Stark, Mary Anglin Toole, Hope Valls, Rebecca Van Dyke, Rahul Varma, Mathes

participated in the National Spanish Examination

Vaughan, Lizzie Wamsley, Kate Weatherholtz, and Ashley Wright.

sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, taking the Level I and II exams.

Grade 8: Adam Achecar, Adrianna Allen, Grace Bain, David Barnwell, Nick Becker, Camryn Bragg, Smith Brooks,

Many of the students excelled, earning bronze, silver, and

Nina Brown, Jillian Burns, Emmy Cross, Diana Danelia, Avery Dean, Chip Fankhauser, Andy Garcia-Civita, Alex

gold medals.

Geddes, Francesca Granberry, Alexander Hammond, Vishal Hansalia, Anne Hardin, Julia Koh, Lily Leebern, Chris Link, Adrienne Liou, Julian McCarthy, John Moffett, Michael Moore, Thomas Murray, Theron Pickett, Lauren Rausaw,

Seventh Grade Spanish I Advanced

Mims Reynolds, Max Russ, Craig Seol, Caroline Shaw, Jack Tinkler, Christopher Weaver, Alton Wiggers,

The 2013 gold medal winners are Sofie Novak (third in

and Xander Wolle.

Georgia, scoring in the 97th percentile); Naina Murthy (fourth in Georgia, scoring in the 96th percentile); and

Team Awards Grade 6 Citizenship: Samantha Austin, Aashil Dixit, Biance Dullabh, Reid Edelstein, Caroline Fleetwood, Rant Huggins, Colin Legg, Christina Nastopoulous, Eunice Park, Kate Pritchard, and David Shepherd.

Leadership: Bella Chopra, Galvin Feroleto, Sarah Followill, Charlie Higgins, Billy Huger, Sahana Sharma, and Madison Thompson.

Service: Elizabeth Collingsworth, Elizabeth Grant, Carol Clair Horlock, Anna Howell, Shelby Jordan, Eliza Neal, Katherine Poindexter, Joe Sear, and Henry Sharp.

Spirit: Frannie Desloge, Mary Edwards, Alex Fassnacht, Wilson Glasgow, Cooper Higgins, Mack Izard, and Eliza Neal.

Grade 7 Citizenship: Elizabeth Beveridge, Morgan Desloge, Emma Elllis, Brackett Hardy, Clayton Jackson, Aidan Letter, Anna Miele, Naina Murthy, Jay Sherman, and Ashley Wright.

Leadership: Marilyn Boutté, Haley Bulvin, Sarah Hardy, Suzanne Hollis, Christina Karem, Sanaah McGee, and Ben O’Meara.

Service: Catherine Danelia, Avery Hager, Harrison Jones, Katie Krantz, Joanna Lummus, Carter McPherson, Sofie Novak, Mia Skaggs, Emily Stark, and Harlan Stone.

Spirit: Allison Herbert, Wyatt Nelson, Mimi Norton, Katie Preisinger, Franklin Rodriguez, Isabella Seminara, Collier Taylor, and Zoe Williams.

Grade 8 Citizenship: Josh Eiland, Bennett Kahn, Claire Kenan, Harriet Knox, Michael Moore, James Packman, Max Russ, and Janie Salmon.

Leadership: Brianna Boardman, Smith Brooks, Charlie Chambers, Ally DiOrio, Anna Duffy, Chip Fankhauser, Alex Geddes, and Cameron Wilson.

Service: Abby Borden, Mara Davis, Franny Granberry, Greer Pritchard, Sam Pritchard, Mims Reynolds, Chris Weaver, and Josephine Winborne.

Spirit: Quinn Barry, Will Horlock, Julian McCarthy, Elizabeth Olsen, Ted Quarterman, Anna Salmon, Hamilton Sawczuk, and Sinclair Sparkes.

Abby Shlesinger (fifth in Georgia, scoring in the 95th percentile).

The 2013 silver medal winners are Ansley Adzema, Charlie Faramarzi, Avery Newton, Hope Valls, Kate Weatherholtz, Ashley Wright, and Julian Young.

The 2013 bronze medal winners are Alina Buckley, Wyatt Nelson, Kayla Patel, Katie Preisinger, and Harlan Stone.

Eighth Grade Spanish II Advanced The 2013 gold medal winners are Ted Quarterman (third in Georgia, scoring in the 97th percentile) and Muhammad Dhanani (fifth in Georgia, scoring in the 95th percentile).

The 2013 silver medal winners are Claire Buffington (sixth in Georgia, scoring in the 94th percentile); Nick Marshall (sixth in Georgia, scoring in the 94th percentile); Caroline Shaw (scoring in the 92nd percentile); and Santiago Medina (scoring in the 88th percentile in the challenging bilingual category).

The 2013 bronze medal winners are Torrey Centeno, Chip Fankhauser, Julia Koh, Megan Nohstadt, Ryan Pate, and Cameron Wilson.

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Middle School News Notes from the Middle School Director of Technology Child Safety on Mobile Devices—Yikes!

Science—Teched Out

Let’s face it, internet safety goes far beyond the computer these days. With the

During the last few months of the spring semester, all Middle School science

abundance of smartphones and other wireless, mobile devices, parents have even more

teachers incorporated “not so typical” technology into various units. Incorporating

to worry about when thinking about child safety. Here are a few things that may help.

technology in meaningful ways involves assessing the true educational value of the technology. Its use must deepen and enhance the learning process, as well as foster

Internet Filtering: There are some third party filters that can be installed

active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and

on smartphones. These allow parents to filter what multimedia content can be

connection to real-world experiences.

downloaded. Do a little research to see which one best fits your needs based

Sixth grade teachers Glenn Austin and Diane Hussman and their students dabbled

on the age of your child. Remember, though, that nothing is foolproof.

into the world of Augmented Reality. Augmented Reality is the layering of information

Parental/Usage Controls: These controls allow parents to regulate the number of

over 3D space, sometimes referred to as “blended reality.” This was accomplished

calls and text messages a child receives. You can also manage the amount of

using the iPad/iPhone app Sekai Camera, which allows users to post text and/or

data your child is allowed per billing cycle. Some even allow disabling of the phone

photos and float them on the spot (Air Tagging). As the students learned about Lovett’s

at certain times of the day. Check with your cellular provider to explore your

sustainability efforts around campus, students took pictures on our iPod Touch devices

options.

and posted information about recycling, composting, the windmill, the green roof,

Bluetooth: If enabled, there is a potential that your child could receive unexpected

etc. These Air Tags were posted all around Lovett, so anyone using the Sekai Camera

and unwanted messages from other Bluetooth-enabled devices in the vicinity. The

app could learn about sustainability by simply walking around the campus and

personal information on the phone (i.e. contacts) could also be vulnerable. Turn off

exploring the students’ tags. To learn more about the process, visit my blog at <http://

the bluetooth option to make the phone invisible to others.

staciamcfadden.blogspot.com/>.

Location Services: While location services are great for using GPS and possibly

Seventh grade teachers Glenn Austin, Petter Bauer, Sharon Conforto, and Lannitra

locating your child, it is not foolproof when used with photos and social

Peaks incorporated blogging into their unit on water health. From February to May,

networking. For example, when location services are turned on for the phone’s

students periodically collected samples from water sources around campus, from the

camera, all pictures contain Geotagging information, which can help users find a

Dell to the pond. With each trip outside, students also recorded specific data about the

variety of location-specific information. Turn off location services for photos and

temperature and other elements that could affect the water quality. After collecting

other apps on your child’s phone.

samples on four different trips and studying their findings, students were challenged

Giving Out Number: Long ago, our parents told us never to talk to strangers.

to make recommendations about how to make the water healthier. Here are a couple of

We need to go a step further to make sure our children understand the

the students’ blogs: <http://doubleaandj.blogspot.com> and <http://shroomkabooms.

importance of not sharing their mobile numbers. Additionally, they should not post

blogspot.com/>.

them on their social media profiles or provide them when signing up for particular websites/services.

Eighth grade teachers Joseph Moody and Michelle Murphy concluded the year with a Chemistry of Food unit where students learned about the chemical makeup of a variety of foods and why they are important when mixed with other foods. As a final

Being a parent these days has certainly become more challenging, but we must not

project, students worked together in groups to create a cooking video where they teach

become weary. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to understand your child’s

viewers how the ingredients work together to make a successful dish. Projects included

digital, mobile world. Most importantly, communicate with your children. Let them

the science behind foods such as quesadillas, crème brûlée, bread, fudge, and more.

know your expectations of positive usage of electronic devices. Be a good listener, as

All of the videos were posted to a Google Site with a Google form where classmates

well. You may be surprised about the information they share with you. If you would

critiqued each group’s video based on creativity, educational value, and explanation of

like more information, visit such websites as <www.commonsensemedia.org> or

principles.

<www.netsmartz.org>.

We are proud of all of the technology infusion taking place in the middle school, creating educational experiences the students will remember for a lifetime.

Upper School News A Note from Bill Dunkel

Stellar Students

As I look back at the 2012–13 school year, my last as Upper School principal, my first thought is how quickly it has

Isabelle Culpepper Receives AATF French Award;

sped past. It seems like just the other day that the seniors made their boisterous entrance into the Hendrix-Chenault

Published in the American Studies

Theater on the morning of the first day of school. Just a few hours ago, the Class of 2013 joyously exited the closing

Online Encyclopedia

all-school chapel, receiving hugs and pats on the back from the entire Kindergarten–Grade 12 faculty. There were

Senior Isabelle Culpepper was

lots of smiles, tears, and photographs to mark the occasion. This has been a good year in the Upper School. I cannot

awarded the 2013 American

possibly summarize in one brief article the myriad academic, artistic, athletic, and community service achievements

Association of Teachers of French

of the Upper School students and faculty. Suffice it to say, the list is long and impressive, and I feel very proud of the

(AATF) Outstanding Senior in French

students and teachers.

As I look back on my 15 years as principal, again it feels as if it passed in the blink of an eye. I can think of things

Award. She was nominated teacher, Agnes Browning, and selected based on her “demonstrated excellence in

which happened a decade or more ago and it seems like just yesterday. What a rich stockpile of memories I have of my

the study of French,” and “exceptional commitment to

time at Lovett! Thrilling athletic victories, deeply moving artistic performances, flashes of brilliance in the classroom,

the French language.”

selfless service on the streets of Atlanta or in faraway lands, the heartbreaking loss of colleagues and students,

Isabelle was also asked to submit a reflection on her

moments of hilarity, inspiration, exhilaration, and so much more. I feel very fortunate and blessed to have had the

American Studies Experience for the latest edition of the

opportunity to serve as Upper School principal for a decade and a half. I am certain that the Lovett community

American Studies Online Encyclopedia. You can read it

quickly will come to appreciate and enjoy my successor, Dan Alig, who is a real “people person,” dedicated to the

online at <www.lovett.org/academics/upper-school>.

well-being of students, especially.

I would like to thank everyone—students, parents, and colleagues—for assisting, supporting, and upholding me

William O’Neal Wins NSLI-Y Scholarship

the past 15 years. It has been an honor to know you and to work with you.

William O’Neal has been awarded a

Bill Dunkel | Upper School Principal

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarships for 2013–14. The NSLI-Y program provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students. The scholarship enables William to study Mandarin Chinese in China for the summer. William will serve as a citizen diplomat while developing the skills necessary to be a leader in the global community.

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Upper School News Congratulations to the 2013 National Spanish Exam Winners

2013 Senior Honors Awards

Last March, 20 of Mrs. Mitchell’s students participated in the National Spanish Exam sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. All of her students placed in the top of the top one percent nationally according to their placement among over 160,000 that took the test. Their scores earned them the distinguished awards as follows: Name

Place

In Georgia

Dominique David

Silver

6th Place

Samantha Keng

Gold

1st Place

Kathleen McGean

Gold

2nd Place

Rachael Western

Silver

Mary Winn Anderson

Gold

Annie Boydston

Silver

Shahla Delawalla

Honor

Samantha Dietz

Silver

Whitney Granberry

Silver

6th Place

Cody Harrison

Gold

3rd Place

Preston Hill

Bronze

Carson Holden

Gold

Melissa Li

Silver

Julian Mcintyre

Silver

Lauch Monroe

Bronze

Jasmine Movagharnia

Honor

Alexander Panos

Silver

6th Place

Alexandra Quick

Gold

2nd Place

Sean Reagan

Honor

Laura Wymer

Bronze

3rd Place

5th Place

participated in the National French Exam this year! The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Placement for Ms. Browning’s top students is as follows: Medal and National Laureate for national placement State Trophy, Honors, and Certificate of Achievement

Level 1 Elizabeth Lau-Medal Bailey Johnson-National Laureate Scott Kuhlke- Honors Desi LaPoole- Honors Juliana Dinkle-Certificate of Achievement Level 4 Sarah Monroe-National Laureate Chloe Burns-Honors Steffi Bolton- Certificate of Achievement Emily Drake- Certificate of Achievement Emily Drewry- Certificate of Achievement McRae Mayfield- Certificate of Achievement Camille Ward- Certificate of Achievement Level 5 Samantha Keng- State Trophy Caroline Kenny- State Trophy Grace Horlock- State Trophy Mary Martha Wiggers- State Trophy Frankie DeBorde- Honors Alex Kenan- Honors Anna Perkins- Honors Jessica Pritchard- Certificate of Achievement

The Lovett Chapters of the Cum Laude Society and the National Honor Society held their annual induction of new members in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater on April 22. The Cum Laude Society invites juniors and seniors

Calculus: Katrina Maria Hazim

whose GPA places them in the top 4 percent and 16 per-

Statistics: Robert Geoffrey Neville III

cent of their respective classes. Membership in the Nation-

Marvin Howard Floyd Awards in Science

al Honor Society is restricted to juniors and seniors who

Biology: Elizabeth Anne Bogue

have distinguished themselves in the areas of scholarship,

Chemistry: Corey Taylor Erdoes

leadership, service, and character. Ed Billingslea was the

Physics: Melissa Li

faculty speaker at the ceremony, where the following

Environmental Science: Isabelle Grace Culpepper

students received their certificates of membership:

Modern Foreign Language Department Awards Spanish: Anthony Mitchell Hightower II

Cum Laude

Chinese: Elizabeth Lee Wesley

Class of 2013

Simone Cronk Award in French:

Elizabeth Anne Bogue, Katrina Maria Hazim, William

Annabel McAllister Kupke

Charles Henagan, Carly Beth Herbert, Carson Leigh

Catharine Louis Lovell ’66 Award in Latin:

Holden, Chelsea Hee-Ryung Kim, Eleanor Martin Mann,

Saneel Jehan Prabhu

Christopher Gordon Martin, Charlotte Kathleen

Gwynne Adams Burrows Award in English: Alexandra Marie Quick

James E. Warren Award in Creative Writing: Michelle Toshiko Ridgeway

Computer Science Award: Bible and Religion Award: Leila Lisle Waits Christian Stewardship Award:

Congratulations to all the French students who

Cum Laude and National Honor Societies Inductees

Advanced Calculus: Tianyi Zheng

Guy Carpenter Fulwiler, Jr.

2013 French National Exam

for state placement

Valedictorian Award: Elizabeth Lee Wesley Salutatorian Award: Melissa Li History Department Award: Anna Gaillard Perkins Mathematics Department Awards

Virginia Reeves Turner and Kyler David Allen

Athletic Department Awards

Matthews, Julian Robert McIntyre, Robert Howes Montgomery II, Saneel Jehan Prabhu, Alexandra Marie Quick, Craig Lee Rollins, William Kilgore Smith, Alston James White, James Werner Wilby, and Tianyi Zheng.

Class of 2014 Frank William Deborde, Jr., Robert Paul Houghton, Alexander MacLaine Kenan, Samantha Marilyn Keng, Savannah Elizabeth Lee, and Halle Anderson Payne.

Senior Girl: Margaret Allison Sinkler

National Honor Society

Senior Boy: Walton Spencer Lee, Jr.

Class of 2013

John A. Rabbe Scholar/Athlete Award:

Cody Guy Harrison, Henry Mitchell Marino,

John Morgan Coletti

Sean Kenneth Reagan, Emily Michelle Valentino, and

William C. Conley Distinguished Athlete Award:

Abigail Lynn Van Horn.

Sydney Isioma Umeri

Montague Laffitte Boyd, Jr. Award in Choral Music: Abigail Lynn Van Horn Vinita Therrell Leake Art Award: Suzannah Lee Tarkington

Friends of the Arts Award

Class of 2014 Hamed Ziad Ammar II, Katrina Paige Binkley, Anne Shepherd Boydston, Charlotte DeLozier Bunch, S. Carson Cook, Kennedy Elizabeth Crenshaw, Frank William DeBorde, Jr., Clara Amelia Easterlin, James Edgar Foster,

Performing Arts: Jennifer Jin Li and

Alexandra Claire Fricke, Saqlain Golandaz, Cameron

Sean Kenneth Reagan

Davis Greer, Elena S. Hartley, Robert Paul Houghton,

Visual Arts: Craig Lee Rollins

Vivian Tobechukwu Ilonzo, Charles Stuart Ingram,

Kate Flournoy Edwards Art Award:

Audrey Jane Jackson, Helen Perkins Browning Johnson,

Margaret Helen Millians

Alexander MacLaine Kenan, Samantha Marilyn Keng,

Principal’s Awards: Lucy Broughton Barry, Shahla Delawalla, and William Kilgore Smith

The Bobby Train Friendship Award: Kimberly Aleah McDonald

Senior Class Faculty Award: The Rev. Walter Burley Stattman Salmon

Parents Association Award: Carly Beth Herbert

Alumni Association Award: Nowland Bennett Gwynn III

Dan Dalke Award for Character: Elizabeth Anne Bogue

Faculty Award for Service: Gayle Satterfield Jenks

Vernon B. Kellett Award in the Humanities: Isabelle Grace Culpepper

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution Cup: William Charles Henagan

The Eva Edwards Lovett Founder’s Medal: Elizabeth Lee Wesley

Caroline Miners Kenny, Savannah Elizabeth Lee, Mary Wesleigh Lourie, Suzanna Sophia Mayer, Connor Clarke McCarthy, Edward David McCrady, Oluwasade Adeola Oresegun, Halle Anderson Payne, Cynthia Janeway Price, Jessica Grace Pritchard, Connor Forbes Reynolds, Natalie Ann Sanders, Linzy Oliver Scott IV, Julia Wright Selman, Olivia Womble Strader, Ashley Nichole Taylor, Sarah Elizabeth Teichner, Anisa Rose Threlkeld, Bryce Thomas Watson, Mark Christopher West, Jr., Rachael Elizabeth Western, and David Harper Wiens.

New inductees and their guests remained after the ceremony for a reception in the foyer of the Fuqua Center.

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Upper School News 2013 Underclass Awards College Book Awards

Language Department

Agnes Scott College: Olivia Strader

Grade 9: Lauren Stratton

Columbia University: Robert Houghton

Grade 10: Mary Winn Anderson

Harvard University: Frankie DeBorde

Grade 11: Robert Houghton and Alex Kenan

University of Pennsylvania: Jake Mercer Sewanee Award for Excellence in Writing: Sade Oresegun

History Department

Smith College: Janie Price

Grade 9: Charlotte Lee

Trinity College: Mary Martha Wiggers

Grade 10: Sonia Gupta

Wellesley College: Halle Payne

Rochester Humanities/Social Sciences Award: Samantha Keng

Yale University: Samantha Keng

American Studies Institute Term Paper Awards: Peter Nalle and Anna White

Vanderbilt University: Savannah Lee Book awards are donated by the college/university alumni associations.

Math Department

College book award recipients are selected by the faculty.

Geometry: Brandon Lacefield Algebra II: Alec White

Special Academic Recognitions

Pre-calculus: Chloe Burns

Georgia Governor’s Honors Program Finalists Social Studies: Samantha Keng

Science Department Grade 9: Charlotte Lee

Departmental Awards

Grade 10: Melissa Houghton

Athletic Department

Grade 11: Elena Hartley

Grade 9: Grace Jackson and Sam Parry

Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award: Ziad Ammar

Grade 10: Khadejah Jackson and Willie Candler

Rensselaer Math/Science Medal Award: Savannah Lee

Grade 11: Clara Easterlin and Grant Haley Computer Science Award Bible and Religion Department

Cameron Greer

Grade 9: Kiki Paré Grade 10: Alec White

Service Awards

Grade 11: Garrett Chapman

Grade 9: Caroline Carr Grant and Caroline Stevens Grade 10: Eli Mercer and Molly Withington

English Department

Grade 11: Aggie Fricke and Saqlain Golandaz

Grade 9: Isabella Ko Grade 10: Caroline Blackmon

Citizenship Awards The Cameron Addison Street ’12 Ninth Grade Citizenship Awards for Perseverance

Fine Arts Department

in Spirit and Character: Corinne Culpepper and Nicholas Foster

Grade 9: Isabella Ko and Harrison Lyle

Jordan Lowell Williams Awards: Chapman Monroe and Alec White

Grade 10: Allison Burns and Carrie Mutombo

Nancy Fraser Parker Awards: Kennedy Crenshaw and Ziad Ammar

Grade 11: Ziad Ammar and Elena Hartley Sol Kent Award for Creative Achievement: Lydia Flock Ray and Beth Chenault Applied Lessons Scholarship: Corinne Culpepper and Catherine McCreary

Alumni Spotlight—Robert Sewell

FCA

The College Counseling Office continues to highlight some outstanding former Lovett students. The hope is to introduce you to the

Do you know what happens in the Aerobics Room at

diverse experiences our students are having across the country and around the world.

7:00 am on Thursday mornings at Lovett?

High schoolers are out of bed, dressed, and just

Robert Sewell, a 2010 graduate of the Lovett School, has just completed his junior year at The University of North

starting their school day;

Carolina-Chapel Hill majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Spanish. Always one to create an

Amazing moms are serving up really delicious

opportunity for himself, Robert used his love for Spanish last year to study abroad in Seville, Spain. During this

breakfast foods; and

semester, he lived with a Spanish host family, took all of his classes in Spanish, and had the chance to travel across

Christian speakers are challenging students to enrich

Europe to England, France, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands.

their personal relationship with God.

As a UNC Robertson Scholar, this remarkable young man has taken the program and the university for all that

Would you like to be a part of this morning? Please

it is worth. The Robertson Scholars Program is one of the most generous and visionary scholarship programs in

consider volunteering one Thursday each month to serve

American higher education. It transforms students through their immersion in the intellectual and social life of two

on a breakfast team with other moms.

dynamic universities (UNC and Duke) and their exposure to new and challenging environments. The experience of being a Robertson Scholar helps students become thoughtful, creative, lifelong contributors to society.

Robert credits the Robertson Program for providing him with an array of opportunities over the last three years.

For example, during the summer of 2012 he worked as the activities director and a teacher at a non-profit camp for underprivileged youths in New Orleans. Last summer he worked in New York City, at Modern Vintage Recordings, a small independent record label, where he was involved in brand development, event planning, and discovering new talent. Robert is looking forward to the upcoming weeks when he will be traveling throughout Argentina with other Robertson Scholars. Subsequently, he will return to Atlanta to intern with Deloitte Consulting in their Strategy & Operations Group. This experience will tip the scale for him as to whether or not he wants to pursue consulting after graduation next spring.

In addition to his many academic commitments, Robert is a radio show host at WXDU on Duke University’s campus. He finds time, as well, to devote to his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta—the same fraternity that fellow Lovett alums Joey Padgett, Hudson Vincent, Drew Stockton, Daniel Rue, and Peter Diaz belong to.

Robert has never been one to be intimidated by challenge, and as you can see he is willing to take appropriate risks. He takes initiative to accomplish goals and has a proven track record of not only meeting those goals, but surpassing them. He is just an incredible young Renaissance man who is destined for even greater things. We are proud to call him one of our own.

After a morning like the one described above, you will walk around with a smile on your face for the rest of the day.

To volunteer, contact Marilyn O’Neal at (404) 431-4253 or marilyn.oneal5@gmail.com.

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Fine Arts News Friends of the Arts A huge thank you goes out to all of the FOTA liaisons and board members who worked tirelessly this year to support the faculty, students and programs that make our school so special. To the executive board—Jinny Keough, Jane Jackson, Vanessa King, Loretta Lepore, Michelle Neville, Cathy Rhodes, Tricia Stevens, Maggie Staton, Carrie Taylor,

Key Dates Monday, July 15–Monday, August 19 : Registration for

Applied Lessons, Fine Arts Office

and Lisa Wargo—I thank you for always supporting me and for your countless hours of dedication to the arts at Lovett. My best wishes to Jane Jackson as she takes the president of FOTA reigns for the 2013–14 school year.

As we mark the passing of another year, we say goodbye to many talented seniors. We wish them the best in their future pursuits. The closing chapel, pond jump, honors night, and graduation are much anticipated and celebrated.

Congratulations graduating seniors—we honor you many achievements!

Please complete the membership and volunteer forms that are available on the Lovett website. Help support the programs that provide so much to all of our children. Whatever your time, availability, or talents, the FOTA Family will graciously welcome you.

Anne Marino | Friends of the Arts President 2012–13

Middle School Orchestras Win Gold On May 4, the Lovett Middle School orchestras joined the bands and chorus group to participate in the 2013 Southern Star Music Festival. The sixth grade orchestra started the day with an energetic performance of Robert Frost’s Accents.

They continued with a beautiful arrangement of Amazing Grace, and ended with King William’s March. The audience, family, and friends who had faced the gray, cold, and rainy morning rewarded the players with an enthusiastic ovation at the conclusion of their performance. The judges joined in the applause and also awarded the group a “Gold” rating.

The judges’ written and recorded comments praised the group for the quality of the performance and mentioned their sound, their musicality, and their discipline.

A quick rearrangement of seats and the seventh and eighth grade orchestra began their program. These older and more experienced players needed no warm-up. They were ready to play and performed very well. The program, Afterburn, I Vow to Thee, My Country, and Elasticity, was presented with great sound, impressive energy, and excellent control. Not surprising, their audience and the judges responded with enthusiasm and praise. Again, the comments reflected admiration for the work our students have done, the quality of their presentation, and an appreciation for the tradition of superior playing that the Lovett orchestras have established. Another “Gold” ranking was awarded to our older students. Later, after orchestras from other schools had played, we learned that this early-morning performance had earned the highest score given regardless of school size or competition division. The seventh and eighth grade orchestra won the “Sweepstakes Award” for orchestras at this competition.

2013 Spring Arts Festival On April 18, Lovett’s Lower School students celebrated the annual Spring Arts Festival. We were thrilled to have Georgia’s own Steve Penley as our guest artist. The students

Applied Lessons Registration Registration for Applied Lessons (private music lessons) will be July 15 through August 19. Fees will be applied to student billing. Please visit <www.lovett.org/fine-arts/ applied-lessons> for further information. If you have any questions, please contact Beverly Hamrick at beverly. hamrick@lovett.org.

Fees $485.00 for 30-minute lessons $725.00 for 45-minute lessons (with instructor approval only) $970.00 for 1-hour lessons (with instructor approval only)

Grades Piano and guitar: Kindergarten–Grade 12 String instruments: Grades 3–12 Band instruments: Grades 4–12 Private voice lessons: Grades 8–12

Donate Old Cameras to the Photography Department Looking to recycle your 35mm camera? The photography department would love your donation. Believe it or not, we are still using film and learning about the history of photography.

Please contact Karey Walter at kwalter@lovett.org for further information.

be exposed to his works and learn about his unique painting

Fourth Grade Art Students Learn Print-Making

style. Further, the students benefited from a multitude of

Fourth grade art students recently completed a creative

exceptional talents from within the Lovett community of

printmaking exercise. The theme of the prints was nature

students, faculty, parents, and alumni. This year was a hands-

and the animal kingdom. Students drew animals on

on, interactive and fun experience for our children as they

styrofoam printing plates and printed them on colorful

explored the best of the south through painting, pottery,

paper they had painted.

had the opportunity to meet this acclaimed artist, as well as

music, improvisation, and more. The children were introduced

An exciting bonus for the project was an art show

to the works of other famous artists, such as Howard Finster,

sponsored by The Great Frame-Up store in Vinings. The

Amy Duke, Maria-Lousie Coil, and Tricia Robinson. We would

store framed 20 of the fourth grade students’ paintings

like to thank Steve and our 50-plus volunteers for giving their

and awarded one first prize and two honorable mentions.

time to assist our Lower School students at over 17 stations on

Special thanks to The Great Frame-Up for helping make a

Denny Field.

unique project even more memorable.

Rena Lyle, Kelly Parkman, and Kelli Adams | 2013 Spring Arts Festival Co-Chairs

Dance News

Orchestra Students Excel Off Campus

We’ve had an exciting year in the Lovett dance department. Students have been studying dance under the direction

Julia Koh (eighth grade violinist) and Knox Massey (sixth

of former New York City ballet dancer Rebecca Metzger Hirsch and have had the opportunity to work with

grade bassist) represented The Lovett School Orchestra

professional hip hop artists from both Atlanta and Los Angeles. Locally, Gabriel Graves of Collizion Crew taught and

Program at the Georgia Music Educators Association All-

choreographed two dances for our spring concert, and Daniel Bramlett, acclaimed teacher and choreographer, flew in

State and Honors Orchestras in March and April.

from L.A. to teach Middle and Upper School classes and coach a dance that he created for the spring concert. We are actively planning for both dancers to participate in our program again next year.

It is also our pleasure to announce an addition to our after-school program. Not only will students have a chance

Julia and Knox earned their positions in the orchestras by spending countless hours practicing to prepare for two strenuous rounds of auditions in October

to learn from former Martha Graham dancer Brenda Nieto, but we will now be offering hip hop and break dance. In

and January. Thousands of students from across Georgia

addition to Mr. Graves, Q Harper of the local dance crew Royal Flush will be joining our team to teach break dance

auditioned for the limited positions in the GMEA All-

and hip hop to Lovett’s boys and girls. For all the kids who’ve been watching the Step Up movies, or are obsessed with

State Orchestras. After earning their positions, Julia

Disney’s Shake it Up, this is their chance to learn how to dance like their favorite pros! Harper and Graves are both

and Knox practiced even more to learn the music and

amazing teachers and accomplished dancers. While Q’s crew made it to the regional round of MTV’s America’s Best

rehearse for the concert.

Dance Crew, Gabe’s crew was featured on the final season of the show and made Atlanta proud as they won several

We are very proud of the great work these two have

rounds before being defeated. Some of you who attended the spring dance concert at Lovett this year already know

done and encourage others to follow their lead. Excerpts

firsthand what an incredible dancer Mr. Graves is, as he graciously performed for the audience—but I bet more than a

and scales for the 2014 auditions are on the Lovett

few people would be shocked to know that his dance was freestyle!

Orchestra’s webpage.

Keep an eye out over the summer for your chance to sign up for hip hop and break after school!

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Summer 2013 Volume 31 Number 9

INSIDE Page 1 Latin Students Score Big on the 2013 National Latin Exam Page 3 Book Pick Up Will Start at the Admission Office Page 6 A Note from Bill Dunkel

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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 Baseball Rally Back to Win State Championship

Track and Field

Down to their last inning at bat in game two of the 2013

Boys State Meet

State Championship series, the Lions rallied from a 3-1

Tej Suber: 5th in AA State in the Shot Put

deficit to tie the game, then win in the first extra inning,

Girls State Meet

4-3, setting up the decisive game three.

Jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first two innings of

Lovett finished 4th as a team in AA

game three, the Lions rode a masterful complete-game

Khadejah Jackson

pitching performance by junior Mitch Stallings, holding

AA State Champion in the 300m Hurdles

on to close out the series with a 5-2 win at Westminster.

AA State Runner-Up in the 400m Dash

The State Championship is the Lions seventh in baseball, and third for Lovett coach Lance Oubs.

3rd in AA State in the 4x400m Relay

2013 State Champions

8th in AA State in the Triple Jump Nicole Teague

Grant Haley One of Nation’s Top 400 Senior Football Players

AA State Runner-Up in the 100m Dash

Grant Haley has been nominated to play in the 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Those

3rd in AA State in the 4x400m Relay

nominated will have the chance to showcase their talents on Saturday, January 4, 2014, in

4th in AA State in the Long Jump

the annual East vs. West match-up, televised live on NBC at 1:00 pm EST.

7th in State in the Triple Jump Hailey Branch

“The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is a unique celebration of high school athletes, musicians, and the American Soldier,” said Mark S. Davis, deputy assistant secretary of

3rd in AA State in the 3200m Run

the Army for marketing. “This nomination recognizes the mental, emotional, and physical

6th in AA State in the 1600m Run

strengths, as well as the leadership qualities Haley shares with Army Strong Soldiers.”

Caroline Butler 3rd in AA State in the 4x400m Relay

Haley was nominated by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which consists of All American Games, 247Sports—the Bowl’s official online recruiting

Sarah Carpenter

network—and All American Games’ network of regional coaches throughout the country. Of the 400 nominees, 90

3rd in AA State in the 4x400m Relay

will be ultimately selected and invited to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Lovett Track & Field EOY Awards

Sports Medicine

Scholar-Athlete Award Winners Mitchell Hightower and Anna Perkins

The Sports Medicine Department is accepting durable

Four Year Letter Winners

medical equipment donations, including crutches, braces,

Mitchell Hightower and Caroline Butler

splints, slings, boots, and rehab equipment in good

Most Improved

condition. Donations may be dropped off in the Athletic

Hailey Branch and Charlie Ingram

Office until the end of August.

Coaches Award Alec White

Girls Softball

Newcomer of the Year

L.E.A.D.

Any girls, rising grades 7–12, interested in playing

Nicole Teague

Lance Oubs is pictured with C.J. Stewart, his wife Kelli, and four players from Stewart’s L.E.A.D. Middle School Character Development League. The league is made up of eight Middle Schools within Atlanta Public Schools.

L.E.A.D is a non-profit organization with a mission of using the platform for baseball to create positive outcomes for at-risk inner city minorities. Oubs was presented with a certificate of appreciation. For the past two season, Oubs and his team have hosted a complimentary baseball clinic for over 200 L.E.A.D. students.

softball are invited to our summer workouts. All

Refuse to Lose Award

workouts are from 6:00–8:00 pm at the Lovett Baseball/

Tianyi Zheng

Softball Complex. You need to bring glove, cleats, and

Sam Evins Teammate of the Year

tennis shoes.

Jordan Pakula

Summer Workout Dates

Tryouts for Varsity/JV

Most Outstanding

May 29 and 30

August 1–2 from 6:00–8:00 pm

Khadejah Jackson and Tej Suber Gus Bartenfeld Dedication Award

June 3, 5, 10, and 12 July 8, 10, 15, and 17

Tryouts for Middle School August 5–7 4:00–5:30 pm

Caroline Butler