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100th anniversary of “Sawney” in Senate

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Commencement 2013 Fifty-four seniors each received a Bible and diploma at the 143rd Commencement Exercise on June 1. The day began with baccalaureate.

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EDITOR: Rita Mitchell Director of Communications DESIGN & LAYOUT: Gayle McClanahan Graphic Designer

Lane '05 blends family history with clean modern design

Julie Harris '95 Director of Admissions

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Alyce Allen Database Coordinator

When Mauricio Esquenazi ‘04 of Miami needs some creative inspiration, he usually heads to the beach.

Meredith Crockett Director of Alumni and Parent Outreach

Webb's bond evident in China, South Korea

Bryant, Rasnick receive National Merit Scholarships

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Faculty residence dedicated

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Honor Code at the heart of Webb

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Martin family is committed to Webb

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2013 Reunion

A political cartoon of Sawney Webb that appeared in the Nashville Tennessean, March 8, 1913, marking the completion of his service in the U.S. Senate.

Claudia Hazelwood Director of Alumni & Development CONTRIBUTORS

Esquenazi '04 finds his place in design

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Joe Iorio Assistant Head of School and Business Manager WEBB COMMUNICATIONS

Sawney Webb was a versatile and forceful personality who left an indelible mark on many areas of life. Although he never ran for public office, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1912 to complete an unexpired term caused by the death of Robert L. Taylor.

The strong bond alumni and parents in South Korea and China have with The Webb School was demonstrated earlier this year, as they extended hospitality to two Webb administrators who visited the countries.

Raymond S. Broadhead Head of School

Dorothy Elkins Alumni Research Assistant

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Matt Wilson Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations The Webb School Magazine is published biannually in the summer and winter by The Webb School, 319 Webb Road East, Bell Buckle, Tenn. The Webb School is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization: 620401875.

The school complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin in the administration of its educational policies and programs, admissions processes, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices, athletic and other school administrative programs.

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A note from the Head of School “Improve a little every day.”

As I write this letter, the signposts of spring are in full bloom. The campus is gorgeous, and the rebirth of the flowering trees and shrubs, daffodils, tulips, and irises has been spectacular.

This issue of the magazine includes stories about Webb's growth and development.

While it may not be as manifest as the signs of spring, our students also grow every day. They learn facts; they learn how to think critically; they become better at analysis; they write papers; they better understand what it means to live a life of honor. My constant mantra to the administration and the faculty is that “we improve a little every day.” These small improvements will lead to grand changes in the future.

There are many markers that demonstrate the healthy growth of our school. Enrollment is very strong on the boarding side. As of this writing, we have 102 boarding students, 18 more than at the same time last year. For the past nine years, our budget has finished in the black. Through careful management, the endowment ($25.55 million) is the highest it has been in the school’s history. The Board of Trustees has been strengthened by the addition of strong new faces who will lead the school into the future.

Academically, we have added seven Advanced Placement courses in the past three years. We now have 19. Our AP pass rate (3 or better) has improved from 68% to 84%, while we have taken more exams (from 114 to 179). In addition we have added a writing center and electives in reading, creative writing, astronomy, and Southern writers. We have created a curriculum that can challenge top students and can also accommodate students of varying abilities.

In April, we dedicated a new faculty house, attached to Cooper-Farris dormitory, to honor the memory of Margaret G. Turner, Cooper-Farris’ first residential advisor. That same day, we broke ground for the new Science-Math building. This 8,800 square-foot facility will house three science lab classrooms, two math classrooms, two prep rooms, and five faculty offices. It will enable our science and math faculty members to be in two adjacent buildings.

Institutional change cannot be haphazard; it must be carefully planned and deliberate. Following our Strategic Plan, and staying true to our mission, these small changes will lead to a brighter future for Webb.

Thank you all for your support to help make Webb the best it can be. It is a precious place, and with tender care, it will continue to grow in a manner that will make all of us proud.

Ray Broadhead Head of School

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Libby Lane ’05 is a blend of her upbringing on a fourth-generation Texas cattle ranch and her education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, her line of handcrafted leather bags meshes those two worlds.

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Commencement Fifty-four seniors each received a Bible and diploma at the 143rd Commencement Exercise on June 1.

The day began with baccalaureate.

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Head of School Ray Broadhead congratulated the Class of 2013 and said, “Your academic accomplishments include two National Merit Scholars, many winners of national academic awards, and strong performances on the national Advanced Placement Exams. Actors and musicians have performed on the stage from Bell Buckle to Edinburgh, Scotland. Athletes have been named to All-District and All-Region teams.” He added, “Collectively you have earned more than $1 million in scholarships.” Broadhead also praised faculty members for their “extraordinary dedication to students.”

Forrest Shoaf, commencement speaker, also congratulated the graduates and told them that they are going “to become ambassadors” of The Webb School. “You will find that in the far corners of the earth there are people who have heard of The Webb School.” Urging them to be good ambassadors for the school, he noted, “You owe it to the graduates who went before you, you owe it to yourselves, and you owe it to future graduates.”

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Shoaf, a West Tennessee native, related two stories about two women that reflect how Webb has always been regarded. The first was about his mother and how she took the advice of her congressman that Forrest needed to graduate from a good prep school in order to get his congressional appointment and “have a fighting chance” at West Point – Forrest’s dream since he was a child. Mrs. Shoaf based her choice of Webb on a leading citizen in the small town in which she had grown up -- a judge, who was a Webb graduate and renowned for his knowledge of the law and his integrity.

The second was about a Hickman County, Tenn., woman who heard Shoaf note his educational, business, military and legal background when he was campaigning for the Seventh Congressional District 11 years ago. Shoaf had mentioned he graduated from Harvard, Vanderbilt and West Point. The older woman came up to him afterwards and told him he had left out the most important part – that he was a Webb graduate. She had formed her opinion of Webb based on a prominent citizen in her community, who also

was known for his integrity and business acumen. She told Shoaf, “Those other schools taught you how to make a living. They made you what you are. Webb made you who you are.”

Shoaf closed his remarks saying, “This is a culmination of many years of hard work. You’re just getting started. I wish you good luck and Godspeed.”

Shoaf is an Airborne Ranger and a graduate of the Army General Staff College and the Air Force War College. He also holds an M.A. in literature from Vanderbilt University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. After graduation from West Point, he served 12 years active duty with the 101st Airborne Division and the 2nd Infantry Division and as a member of the West Point English Department faculty. He practiced law in Nashville, as a member of Bass, Berry & Sims. Later, he was a managing director in the J.C. Bradford Corporate Finance Department.

In 2012, he retired as the chief legal officer and chief financial officer of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant chain.

Starting a tradition, Ethan Arnold, of Wartrace, gave a student address during the ceremony.

As part of the commencement ceremony, Carson Bryant, of Rockvale, received the highest academic honor in the class, The Anna Landis Hightower Award, which honors the student with the highest grade-point average for four years at Webb, and the John Hardin Highest Scholastic Award for achieving the highest scholastic average in his senior year.

Micah Rasnick, of Bell Buckle, received the John Lewis Morgan Award, which is presented annually to the student who has maintained high standard of excellence in his or her academic work and who has demonstrated the highest qualities of good citizenship in the service of the school.

A. Members of the class of 2013 who have attended Webb since the sixth grade B. Mike, Jessica '13, James and Dede York C. Some award winners from the class of 2013 D. Edwina, Chilton '13 and Ron Smith, Webb English teacher E. Forrest Shoaf '68 addressing the class of 2013 F. The Class of 2013 G. The 2013 senior board

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It was the second time that Shoaf ‘68, a member of the Board of Trustees (1993-2008, 2012- ), has delivered the commencement address. He first spoke in 2002. Shoaf was honored with trustee emeritus recognition in 2008 and was inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Society in 2012.

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Bryant and Rasnick receive National Merit Scholarships

20th anniversary of Bond Library dedication marked with Feb. 5 celebration

Carson Bryant and Micah Rasnick, members of the Class of 2013 and named as 2013 National Merit Scholarship Finalists in February, will each receive a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship. The scholarships are underwritten by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Bryant, from Rockvale, and Rasnick, from Bell Buckle, were among the top 1 percent of 2012-13 U.S. high school seniors to achieve semifinalist distinction in September 2012. Of the 16,000 students nationwide selected as semifinalists, 90 percent (roughly 15,000) were chosen to be finalists. In order to advance in the competition and be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, a semifinalist had to become a finalist by fulfilling several requirements that included submitting a detailed scholarship application and presenting a record of high academic performance.

All winners of approximately 8,300 National Merit Scholarships were chosen from the group of approximately 15,000 distinguished finalists. Finalists can receive three different types of scholarship awards: the National Merit Scholarship; corporatesponsored Merit Scholarship (1,000 awards for finalists that meet specific corporatedictated criteria); and college-sponsored Merit Scholarship (available at approximately 200 colleges and universities).

Carson Bryant

Micah Rasnick

The Webb School Library is housed in an outstanding facility named for the prominent 1903 alumnus, William West Bond. The building was built and dedicated in the 1992-93 school year.

Webb celebrated 20 years in the facility during the 2012-13 school year.

The Webb community enjoyed a celebration on Feb. 5 marking the 20th anniversary of the dedication ceremony.

Students, faculty and staff enjoyed a “birthday” party complete with games and cupcakes. Special historical displays of photos and dedication ceremony memorabilia and a timeline of librarians were created to mark the occasion. A video from the dedication ceremony also was featured during the 20th anniversary celebration.

Hosting the event during club time were Hannah Little, librarian, and Susan Howell and Ann Chandler, library assistants.

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James Garcia, dean of students and director of residential life, and Kelly Northrup, Latin teacher, will share The Webb School A. Jon Frere Enrichment Grant this year.

The grant, from the Frere Enrichment Fund, is designed to help defray the cost of instructors’ enrichment opportunities.

immerse him in all aspects of The Webb School -- academics, admissions, alumni and development, and financial operation.

Garcia will use the grant for his participation in the program, which included the recent 2013 NAIS Conference and workshops and a weeklong institute in Atlanta in July.

Earlier this year, Garcia was selected to participate in the National Association of Independent Schools Aspiring School Heads Fellowship, a program that will

Northrup will use the grant and a scholarship to travel to Italy and participate in a July workshop for high school Latin teachers -- The Italy of Caesar and Vergil.

The workshop will combine classroom sessions in successful pedagogical practices with thematically relevant site visits that illuminate the lives and works of Caesar and Vergil. Northrup was the 2013 recipient of the National Latin Exam organization’s Jane Harriman Hall Professional Development Scholarship that was developed to continue the exam founder’s efforts to bring highquality Latin instruction to students throughout the U.S.

Students will begin using e-textbooks for some of their classes and providing their own personal technology devices this fall.

The use of e-textbooks will be implemented in phases beginning with the English, Mathematics and History departments.

Other departments may add electronic

versions for existing or new texts as they deem necessary.

As part of the initiative, each student will be required to provide a personal technology device to be used for educational purposes, which includes accessing e-textbooks.

Students may choose laptops, netbooks or tablets with a minimum screen size of seven inches.

Parents were made aware of the technology changes planned for the 2013-14 school year with an announcement earlier this year.

Raymond Pryor and Angela Rasnick, directors of technology and studies, respectively, and the Technology Committee, prepared a Frequently Asked Questions document to provide detailed information about the initiative. Included were advantages

and disadvantages of various devices and accessories, rules and policies related to the use of personal technology devices at Webb, and specifications for the devices to be added to the school network. Maintenance of the devices will be the responsibility of the student.

“We are excited about this transition and look forward to the learning opportunities it will provide for our students,” said Rasnick.

Rasnick also noted that as long as textbook publishers continue to create print versions, Webb will attempt to choose textbooks that have both electronic and print versions.

In an effort to assist the faculty with this technology, Webb has begun to provide all teachers with a tablet of their choice to familiarize themselves with the e-textbooks that their classes will be using.

Math-Science building unifies STEM-focused study The new science-math building construction was marked with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 26 following the spring Board of Trustees meeting on campus. Taking part in the event were donors, trustees, faculty, staff and students. Also participating were representatives of Franklin Architects and Schaerer Contracting Co., both of Chattanooga.

Head of School Ray Broadhead welcomed those attending and spoke about the impact of the new facility on academics at Webb.

Building and Grounds Committee Chair Bricke Murfree briefly talked about the planning process and working relationships with the architect and contractor. Board of Trustees Chair George Pine expressed appreciation to donors who have supported the project.

Sandy Truitt and Bill Rice, longtime math and science faculty members, were recognized and participated in the ceremony for special honors announced at the trustee meeting. A classroom in the new building will be named in honor of Truitt, and a prep room named in honor of Rice.

The 8,800 sq. ft. building will unify science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-focused education on campus.

Located adjacent to the current Austin Davis-Bryant Woosley Computer / Science Center, the target deadline for completion of the $2 million facility is December.

“Webb has a long history of launching the careers of doctors, engineers and, more recently, computer scientists,” said Broadhead.

“The future curriculum of STEM is built upon an inquiry-based approach to laboratory work, using high-level math skills and computers for analysis, and developing creativity through simple building projects and robotics.”

The new one-story structure will include three laboratories with 15 lab stations accommodating classes of up to 20 and providing space for long-term experiments. Two prep rooms, two classrooms, five faculty offices, and other spaces also will be included. The exterior design will mirror some of Webb’s historic buildings.

After construction is complete, Webb will plant mature trees to complement the new structure and replace trees that will be removed to allow placement of the building.

The school has received gifts and pledges for the project of $1.4 million from more than 40 donors. “Their enthusiastic support has made it possible for Webb to move forward now, while continuing conversations with others who want to be involved,” said Claudia Hazelwood, Alumni and Development director.

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Four students, Ian Reyes, left, Clarice Kiser, Alyss Masundire, and Chelsea Ilarde, won a school essay contest and had the honor of placing the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Middle School trip destination Gettysburg and Washington D.C.

Webb begins sustainability project on campus

Students, parents and faculty members visited Gettysburg and Washington, D.C., for the annual middle school trip, March 14-17. They spent the weekend sightseeing.

Raised beds, herbs and vegetables are all part of a sustainability project that was kicked off on April 20.

Twenty-five students, parents, faculty and staff helped prepare beds and plant the school’s first garden in recent years.

The group’s itinerary included Gettysburg National Military Park, and an evening tour of monuments that included The Jefferson Memorial, Roosevelt Memorial, and The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

Also included was a tour of the U.S. Capitol, a visit to the Washington Navy Yard, Holocaust Museum, and The Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial and World War II Memorial, Monticello, Mt. Vernon, Old Town Alexandria and Arlington National Cemetery. Time to explore the Smithsonian Institute concluded the trip.

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Social media is quickly becoming one of the primary modes of communication for our students. In an effort to join the conversation, we hope to make our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram places where parents and students can see photos, videos, announcements, and other schoolrelated news. This will allow current parents and students to participate in the Webb community from home as well as allow prospective parents and students to see what Webb is all about. So let’s put our best foot forward, and like The Webb School on facebook and twitter! Look for our daily photos on instagram as well!

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When she returned from the conference, a committee was formed comprised of one person from each department and Hallie Barrett, wife of Webb English teacher, Neil Barrett. Broadhead and Barrett recently went to St. Andrews-Sewanee School to observe the school’s sustainability efforts. “We received some valuable information,” Broadhead said.

Jamison Fee, director of college counseling, and his family maintain a flock of chickens at their campus home for fresh eggs to enjoy and to share with the school community. He recently placed an enclosure with chickens on the garden site located behind the dining hall to help clear the area. The maintenance department constructed wooden forms for 4’x12’ raised garden beds.

Cardboard served as the base of the beds with two inches of manure and six inches of soil on top.

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“We are going to start slowly so we will be successful,” said Broadhead. “First we will plant herbs for the dining hall to use, along with carrots, onions, and 50-day tomatoes.

I want the students to be able to see the garden in action when they get back in August.” She added, “We want to make this garden as sustainable as possible.”

After the garden project is under way, the committee’s emphasis will be on composting using vegetables from the cafeteria, collecting rainwater using rain barrels to water the beds, and continuing with an emphasis on recycling.

Webb claims $3,000, second-place trophy in Quizbusters; qualifies for national competition

"Theophilus North" staged

The quiz bowl team placed second in the finals of Quizbusters competition that airs on Nashville’s CW-58. The quiz bowlers won a trophy and a $3,000 check from Quizbusters sponsors, Westfield Insurance. Seniors Carson Bryant and Kaci Dupree, Rockvale residents, and seniors Jason Bartlett and Reid Brown, Murfreesboro residents, were Webb's starting four in this year's Quizbusters competition. Brent Dotson, also a Murfreesboro senior, served as the team's alternate.

The Webb Company Players spring production was "Theophilus North" by Matthew Burnett and based on a novel by Thornton Wilder.

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“I have wanted to do a school garden since I moved here,” said Dr. Leone Broadhead, biology teacher, who will direct the sustainability efforts including the garden. “In February, when we attended the National Association of Independent Schools convention in Philadelphia, Pa., I went to workshops on sustainability,” said Broadhead.

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The Webb School community and guests gathered on April 26 to dedicate a new faculty residence to Margaret G. Turner, the first residential advisor of Cooper-Farris Dormitory. The Margaret G. Turner House, which joins Cooper-Farris, was completed in December 2012.

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A plaque placed at the front door marked the dedication. The late Mrs. Turner served as a residential advisor from 1981-94. Her children, other family members and friends attended the ceremony.

stay here for years, raise a family and be a part of dorm life. He added, “It’s a great change for us, and we are very excited about this building.”

L.R. Smith, history teacher who knew Mrs. Turner as a colleague, told the group that she was perfect for the job. “She was strong. She was true. She was fair. She was strict. She had raised her children right, and she aimed to raise these children in her charge right.”

Smith said his wife, Moira, Webb French teacher, always noted that Mrs. Turner presented herself perfectly – a lady all the time.

Board of Trustees Chair George E. Pine, III ’68 said, “Hearing this brings to mind … that there really is something special in all of us about our Webb School. It’s always important, I strongly believe, that we stop and recognize people who have touched The Webb School and touched many of us throughout our lives.” Pine thanked the Turner family for attending the dedication and noted that projects such as the Turner House are made possible by the continued support of many donors.

“She was highly disciplined, but at the same time very kind to the girls in the dorm,” Smith said. “The good thing about Margaret was that she was there for the girls all the time. That was her job; that was her life. I think it’s wonderful this house is dedicated to her name.”

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“Margaret was my dorm mother, my co-worker, my mentor and then my friend. She was a stabilizing influence on me as I struggled to find my way.” Self added, “Margaret was always firm, but she was fair. She also ensured that the gals in her care, the other faculty … knew that her door was always open, the couch was free and her time was available.” Self said she would treasure the gifts Margaret Turner shared and “rejoice today that Webb is honoring her.”

Head of School Ray Broadhead told the group that the Turner House marked the first time that Webb has added a faculty house to a dormitory that will accommodate a family … a family who may

Among those attending the dedication were Amy Turner Patterson ’78 – daughter, Asheville, N.C.; Charles Turner – son, Bell Buckle; Nan Conditt-Dowdy – daughter, Murfreesboro; and other family members.

Louisa ’83 and Mike Self ’88, and Kimi Abernathy, all friends of the Turners, also attended.

Following the ceremony, the house was open for tours.

Those attending the dedication joined students, faculty and staff for lunch in the Grace Follin Dining Hall.

Cooper-Farris Dormitory was built in 1981 and named for the late Thomas A. Cooper, Sr. ’30 (father of Thomas A. Cooper, Jr. ’66), who was a trustee from 1952-1979, and the late Mrs. Mary Penick Farris (mother of Bill Farris ’66), who served as a trustee from 1974-1996.

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“She brought a tremendous legacy to Webb,” said Louisa Heffner Self ‘83, who was a student in Cooper-Farris when she met Mrs. Turner. “Today, I am extremely pleased that the Turner family is hearing ‘well done, Margaret’ on her behalf.”

Mrs. Turner, of Wartrace, died in 2006. A native of BeBe, Ark., she retired from the Tennessee Department of Corrections, where she was superintendent of the Highland Rim School For GirlsTullahoma, prior to her employment at Webb. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Shelbyville and attended the Bell Buckle Baptist Church. Her husband, Dr. Charles Lee Turner, Sr., preceded her in death.

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Nashville Banner, February 3, 1913

Sawney Webb was a versatile and forceful personality who left an indelible mark on many areas of life. He was active in educational, political, religious, social, and community affairs.

Although he never ran for public office, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1912 to complete an unexpired term caused by the death of Robert L. Taylor.

He served from Jan. 24, 1913, to March 3, 1913, and was not a candidate for re-election in 1913. Of course, his greatest contribution was as an educator.

Nashville Banner, January 31, 1913

2013 marks the 100th anniversary of Sawney’s service in Senate

Honor Code at the heart of Webb It does not take long for the words “Honor Code” to enter a conversation with Webb alums – regardless of their ages. Almost without exception, the Honor Code is lauded as one of the Webb “differences” and credited for influencing countless lives.

Webb’s Honor Code, the inspiration for the wellknown honor code at Princeton University (see related story), has been a hallmark of Webb for more than 140 years. Students are serious about upholding its tradition and sign a pledge book each year promising not to lie, cheat or steal.

“Do nothing on the sly.”

This simple, direct statement forms the basic foundation of Webb’s honor code. It is Webb’s approach to dealing with misconduct that is essentially moral in character. The statement was translated into Latin as the school’s motto: “Noli Res Subdole Facere.”

“Character, even more than academics, was at the heart of (founder) Sawney Webb’s philosophy,” said Bill Rice, science faculty member since 1986. Rice is completing his first year as Honor Council faculty advisor. “The Honor Code is the most tangible evidence of that.”

He added, “The Honor Council is a symbol of the student body’s commitment to the Honor Code and ensures student ownership of the principles of the Honor Code.” Students hear the cases and mete out the judgments. They are expected to report any honor code violations they witness.

While it is often suggested that things need to change to keep up with the times, that’s not so with the Honor Code, according to Smith. “There has been no change, really,” he said, reflecting on his association with the code and council. “The precepts of honor are pretty constant.” Using the Internet as an example, Smith did note that misconduct can be reflected or carried out in ways that did not exist earlier in his tenure.

Rice said that in the last survey, a majority of students still rank honor as the most important aspect of the school. One current student told Rice that he likes a statement made by Ron Smith, longtime English faculty member – paraphrased – “When you’re given an assignment, you are taking two tests – the academic test and the test of your honor. You should never fail the test of honor.”

The Princeton University Honor System webpage noted above explains Webb’s influence on the university’s honor code. Webb alumni, Charles Ottley and James Broadnax, played prominently in promoting the adoption of an honor code in 1893 at Princeton, where they were students. A quote from an article written by Edward Tenner entitled “The Honor Code through Wilson’s spectacles” Princeton University Library Chronicle 64:3 (Spring 2003), 425-44, also documents the tie: "Finally, in the autumn of 1892, at least two undergraduates from a small preparatory school, the Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, began to build the movement that the Princetonian had called for. Charles Ottley (Class of 1893) and James Brodnax (Class of 1894) had lived under an honor code established by the school’s founder, Sawney Webb."

Riggs pursues honor code at Berry Ben Riggs ’11 considered The Webb School honor code so important to his education and character that he has pursued the establishment of a similar code at Berry College, where he is president of the Student Government Association.

For the past three semesters, Riggs has served on the Honor Code Exploration Committee, which has been charged to explore student interest and faculty support and review code models that Berry might consider if a code is opted.

“With the culture that is present at Berry, I thought that an honor code would be something that the student body would like to pick up and own,” said Riggs. “Martha Berry (Berry founder) emphasized the education of the Head, Heart, and the Hands, and I believe bringing an honor code to Berry would be fulfilling what she had in mind with educating the whole person.”

The exploration committee has completed all of its tasks and is now reviewing results of a campus-wide survey about the honor code. If the committee recommends proceeding, then Riggs likely will co-chair a separate panel that would be formed to implement the honor code.

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L.R. Smith, longtime history faculty member who served as Honor Council advisor for nearly 30 years, agreed, “The Honor Code is the backbone of the school, and the Honor Council (formed early in the 20th Century) is the flagship student organization.

They’re an integral part of the school’s culture ... embody the best that the school has to offer.”

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Webb influences Princeton University Honor Code

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LANE '05 BLENDS FAMILY HISTORY WITH CLEAN, MODERN DESIGN

By Rita Mitchell

Director of Communications

Just as Libby Lane ’05 is a blend of her upbringing on a fourthgeneration Texas cattle ranch and her education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, her line of handcrafted leather bags meshes those two worlds. She prefers simple, chic designs and leather hides with character.

Lane’s company, Libby Lane, was featured in the October issue of American Vogue as well as Vogue Japan, and also was the subject of an Easter Sunday New York Times Sunday Styles story. She now sees her young company taking off in ways that she never imagined.

She has transformed a lifelong interest in “making things” into an international market for her designs.

“I’m so fortunate. It’s been an amazing journey already,” Lane said.

There never really was a conversation about where Lane, of Bushland, Texas, would complete her high school years. After all, her family had some history with The Webb School. Her grandfather, Tom Wright '34, three of her five sisters and other relatives were all Webb students. Lane thinks that she was the 16th person in her family to attend Webb.

“My sisters and I all knew we were going to attend school at Webb.

We had visited and heard many various stories about our family’s experiences there.”

In addition to keeping in touch with mentors, Kay Young, math teacher; Emily Johnson, former Spanish teacher; Erin Henrick, former dorm mother; and a host of friends, Lane also has held fast to some of Webb’s traditions as she continues to grow her company.

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She arrived as a junior and immediately found her place. While she always considered herself artistic in a family of artists – her father is a painter, while two of her sisters also attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago – she continued to think about artistic expression at Webb. "I took a beat literature course my junior year with Ms. (Danielle) Gleeson, which opened my eyes to a form of art that amazed me.” Later while studying fashion design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she toured a leather tannery, as well as a local mink farm outside of Chicago, and was inspired to explore leather in many facets, especially handbags.

After graduation from the art institute, she moved to New York and began working as a stylist assistant for editorial fashion photo shoots. While doing so, she continued to dabble in crafting handbags for friends, and then as word of mouth spread, for people in multiple cities. “As I got more involved with styling, I began to

Being from Texas, she had been around the art of leather crafting her whole life. She decided to return to Texas to learn more about leather craftsmanship from the original artists, saddle makers as well as boot makers. “I started researching the industry, distributors, making more patterns and then prototyping them.” It took her about five months to go through the patterning and prototype stages. Then she ramped up her onewoman production and sold to several high-end boutiques and got great feedback and rapid sales. She blogged a little about her adventures and interests then decided to create a website with the availability for online sales. Word of mouth continued to spread, especially from friends and associates who were involved in the fashion industry in Chicago and New York.

“Then quickly after my website was established, I was invited to be interviewed for American Vogue.

I was honored and, of course, said ‘yes.’ Things have been very busy since establishing my company. I have learned so many valuable things by owning, and operating my own company.”

She preps these leather hides, hand cuts her pieces from order to order, hand paints each leather piece and hand stamps her Libby Lane tags with a mallet. “The last things I do are stitch the pieces together and touch up the edges one last time before shipping them out.”

Lane enjoys the process of making each order. One bag can take a few days just to prep, but the slow and steady process is worth the wait.

Her bags resonate with buyers because they’re handmade and will last for years. “They are modern and chic, while also being durable. Most of the striking leathers used in the collection are water resistant and as thick as the leather used for outdoor saddle bags. The collection’s clean design will continue to be versatile for everyday life.”

Lane counts the high magnitude of press that has highlighted her new company as inspiration to continue her career while already expanding to international recognition and markets.

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Lane said the honor code influenced her greatly. “Learning morals young engrains a person for the rest of his or her life. Being considerate, patient and kind will get you a long way. Webb has these great morals. Also, living amongst a variation of ages, personalities and nationalities in the dorms added to the everlasting memories made at Webb.”

miss having the time to work on the bags that I was dabbling in. The bags were beginning to become more and more in demand, so I began to think seriously about pursuing my interest into an actual company."

Lane hand selects and inspects every hide she purchases. “I’m used to the full life cycle of cattle, seeing them graze on wheat or grass and even giving birth,” she said. “Working with tanned hides is a continuation of the cow’s life. I use hides with some marks to show the history of the cow’s life, such as where they scratched across barbed wire. I really enjoy that each hide is very different in that each marking is not the same on any hide.

I like to embrace that in my designs.”

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ESQUENAZI ’04 finds his place in design Peixoto Swim and Resort Wear

By Rita Mitchell

Director of Communications

When Mauricio Esquenazi ‘04 of Miami needs some creative inspiration, he usually heads to the beach. The surroundings provide the perfect backdrop, as he thinks about the fun and casual lifestyle, colors and textures that will be reflected in his designs. Call it “research” for Peixoto Swim and Resort Wear, Esquenazi’s company that will soon showcase its 2014 collection of chic, comfortable swimsuits at the Miami Swim Show.

“The way I do it may not be typical because I did not go to fashion design school,” he said. “I choose something that’s going to inspire me. I start by researching eras in time and then put together a mood board.” He works with a design consultant who helps him troubleshoot - noting that some designs look better on paper than they will in fabric - and then refines his final sketches.

“I love the sun, the beach and the Caribbean lifestyle. I enjoy being outside. That’s why I chose to design swimwear,” said Esquenazi, a native of Cali, Colombia. From his first small collection “Unwind in Style” through “Such is Life in the Tropics” and “Color Me Lovely,” currently seen in stores and available online, his designs have gained the two-yearold Peixoto a strong client base, including Urban Outfitters online.

He said that his grandparents have an elegant quality about them -- something that he reflects in his designs. He also describes his pieces as sensual, comfortable and very flattering to the feminine figure. He said he strikes a balance between too much coverage “that hides beauty” and not enough coverage that reveals too much. Esquenazi said his brand is about being flirtatious without going over the top.

Esquenazi graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a double major in marketing/advertising and moved to Miami, where he worked as an advertising account executive.

“After two years, I realized advertising was not what I wanted for myself, but I couldn't just quit overnight. I had to stick it out,” he said, adding that Peixoto was a dream at that time.

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“From the beginning when I got the first samples, I wanted everything to look as professional as possible. It’s all

His father, Jose Esquenazi, lives in Colombia and monitors the processes there.

Esquenazi’s mother, Patricia Picciotto, who lives in Miami, oversees Peixoto’s finances and travels with him to tradeshows. It was during the drive home after a trade show in January 2012, when he had made sales and secured some clients, that he decided to ramp up Peixoto full time. “This was when I decided to leave advertising.”

In April 2012, Refinery 29, a fashion/lifestyle blog, featured his brand and that same afternoon he got an email from an Urban Outfitters buyer who was interested in his collection. “That was very exciting. I almost fell out of my chair.” He also has been featured in Marie Claire magazine in 2012, Women’s Health June 2012 issue and Miami Magazine May/June 2012 issue, in addition to the CNN in Spanish exposure.

“Every day there is something new, and everything is such a great surprise.” He added, “It's just been perseverance, and surrounding myself with good people has been key.” His goal is for Peixoto to be an all-inclusive resort wear brand for men and women, offering “everything you need to put in your bag for when going to a resort -- swimsuit, shoes, cover-up, hat....”

Esquenazi said that at times his parents think he's too focused. When his stepfather asks him what's new in his life, he adds “don't say anything about your bikinis.”

Esquenazi enrolled at The Webb School following his brother, Isidoro Esquenazi ‘02. Mauricio’s uncle, Mauricio Picciotto, was the first to attend Webb, graduating in 1977. “His life changed at Webb,” Esquenazi said of his uncle. “My grandparents thought Webb was the best thing ever and wanted all their grandkids to go there.” Mauricio Picciotto's children, Jeannette ‘02 and Armando ‘05, also attended Webb.

“Within a few months, I found my place at Webb, and I was very happy for the next four years,” he said. Esquenazi considers Bill Rice, chemistry teacher, James Garcia, dorm advisor, and Chad Sartini, teacher/dorm advisor, as some of his Webb mentors and also spent time at the homes of teachers, Kay Young and Mary Jo Johnson, because their daughters, Regan ‘05 and Melissa ‘05, were his friends.

Esquenazi said Webb helped him to think critically and develop responsibility. “It molded me and made me independent and not scared of taking this risk (Peixoto).” He added that it prepared him for college and his first job. “I wouldn't be where I am if I hadn't started at Webb.”

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Not wanting to return to college full time to pursue a fashion design degree and delay his career even longer, Esquenazi said he took classes with local seamstresses and read books. “I started to meet people who could mentor me and show me little tricks of the trade.” While maintaining his advertising job, he designed and launched his first collection of swimsuits as a “test run.” He sold them through friends, via a few trunk shows and by word of mouth.

Esquenazi chooses all the colors and fabrics.

He has a pattern maker in Colombia, where he manufactures his collections.

She also creates the prototypes. “I give her my sketches, and she makes the patterns and the samples.” He reviews the samples, makes changes and then gives the go-ahead for manufacturing.

about perception,” he said. He enlisted the help of a friend who owns a modeling agency for the first photo shoot, and she booked one of her models for free. His friends at We Partners also assisted him with photography, logo, branding, and lookbook. A reporter who did an early story about his first collection also has continued to help him with networking. “She introduced me to the producer of CNN in Spanish and got me an interview.”

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Berzinskas to travel with Confucius Institute delegation to China Daiva Berzinskas, Webb English Language Learner teacher, will travel to China in June with a delegation that is being hosted by the Confucius Institute.

Webb’s bond evident in China, South Korea

The delegation will visit three major cities in China -- Shanghai, Hangzhou and Beijing.

Activities include cultural excursions to visit the Great Wall and Forbidden City, among other sites, touring Chinese schools and meeting with Chinese educational administrators.

Berzinskas said she is excited about the opportunity to experience the culture of Webb's Chinese international students.

"Sharing and discussing our cultures is an important part of our daily classroom environment. There is such value in being able to experience the things that they have shared with me. Also, I hope to meet some of their parents since throughout the school year, there usually isn't the opportunity." She added, "We will also be visiting with administrators and teachers from schools in China. I am fortunate to also have the chance to learn from and about students' educational backgrounds in more detail."

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Head of School Ray Broadhead and his wife, Leone, a member of the Webb science faculty, will travel to China and South Korea in July.

The first stop will be in Beijing, where Francis Zhang, father of Alston ’17 and Corrina ’17, will be their host. The Broadheads will then travel to Seoul. Small dinners with families and consultants in both cities are part of the itinerary.

Hazelwood, Harris visit parents, alumni and meet with prospective students

By Rita Mitchell

Director of Communications

The strong bond alumni and parents in South Korea and China have with The Webb School was demonstrated earlier this year, as they extended hospitality to two Webb administrators who visited the countries. Their trip was the first of three planned this year. The head of school and two faculty members also will travel to South Korea and China this summer. (See related stories.)

Claudia Hazelwood, director of alumni and development, and Julie Harris, director of admissions, were the first two senior administrators to make the trip.

Ray Broadhead, and his wife, Leone, plan to meet with alumni and parents who want to engage with Webb at a leadership level. They also will visit current students who will be home for the summer.

“Our international community is an important one for Webb's future,” said Hazelwood. “Trustee Phil Coop '66 visited Korea in June 2012 and hosted a

successful Webb reception for parents of our current students. We saw there was interest in having more interaction with Webb.”

There are 20 current students and 15 alumni from China and 15 current students and 60 alumni from South Korea.

Webb admissions staff last traveled to Asia in 2006. Face-to-face visits are an important recruitment tool. "Last year, we received 150 applications from students in China and accepted six of them. It is known in the admissions world that interviewing international students in person is ideal, and you get the opportunity to work with the best agencies," said Harris.

Another impetus of the trip is a strategy in The Webb School Strategic Plan 2012-2017. The strategy calls for Webb to “build deeper relationships by increasing direct contact with all constituencies.” Webb has a strong international student base.

Thirteen foreign countries are represented in the student body.

Claudia Hazelwood with Lydia Li's '13 mother, Xiaojuan Zhao

working for her family’s entrepreneurial business and recently married. Harris and his wife, Anne Parker, were transferred there with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Pruter is completing his undergraduate degree with a cohort program in global finance between the University of South Carolina and the Chinese University in Hong Kong.

In addition to the receptions and visits with alumni, Harris conducted 30 interviews with prospective students, most of whom attended the receptions with their parents. Consultant visits also were important as the consultants are the face for Webb in Asia. In every city, they also provided translation help at the events.

Hazelwood and Harris spent several months in planning. They invited all alumni, parents, parents of alumni and prospective families to receptions in Seoul, Beijing and Hong Kong. The parents of current students were hosts in all three cities.

“Our alumni and parents were very gracious, warm and generous hosts. They helped us promote Webb to our prospective families and cared for us like we were family. They ensured we had transportation, good traditional cuisine, and time for sightseeing and relaxation,” said Hazelwood.

They visited with three alumni: Jennifer Suhr ’02 and Matt Harris ’80 in Seoul, and Chris Pruter ’09 in Hong Kong. Suhr is

The pair noted that Suhr was a wonderful tour guide in Seoul, showing them the spectacular Gyeongbokgung Palace and treating

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Broadheads visit families, consultants in Beijing and Seoul

Jennifer Suhr '02 with Julie Harris, left, and Claudia Hazelwood, right, at her family's restaurant

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Webb to offer Mandarin Chinese in partnership with Confucius Institute

Zhi Sun, left, and Francis Zhang, parents of Corrina '17 and Alston Zhang '17 with Julie Harris at the Lao She Teahouse in Beijing

them to a traditional Korean meal and a little shopping. Ms. Xiaojuan Zhao and Mr. Zongyan Li, parents of Lydia Li ’13, and Ms. Zhi Sun and Mr. Francis Zhang, parents of Corinna and Alston Zhang ’17, made sure they got to and from the right airport in Beijing, treated them to delicious Peking Duck dinners, entertained them at the famous Lao She Teahouse, and included a visit to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Ms. Jie Zeng, mother of Neri Li ’15, was the host and tour guide in Hong Kong, where they spent time together visiting Victoria Peak and taking every means of transportation available, including a tram ride up the mountain and a ferry in the harbor.

Harris said one of the best moments for Webb was the reception in Beijing attended by approximately 50 guests -- far more than expected. “Many of them were current parents and parents of recent alums and also prospective parents,” said Harris. “We ended up asking each of our parents and parents of alumni to stand and speak about Webb and what their children enjoyed most about Webb. Of course, their speeches were in Chinese so Claudia and I really had no clue what they were saying but the smiles on their faces and the happiness in their tones were priceless.”

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“After careful study and faculty discussion, we decided to move Daiquin (Diane) Wang forward and offer Mandarin Chinese through the Confucius Institute,” said Ray Broadhead, head of school. “We see this as a wonderful opportunity for our students to take Mandarin as a foreign language and to also learn more about Chinese culture.”

In the first year, Webb will offer Mandarin I or IA to students up to the tenth grade. There may be a second section of Mandarin I for high school students who have completed their foreign language requirement. Also planned is a semester elective in Chinese Culture for high school students, and possibly Chinese Culture classes as part of the Middle School after-lunch program.

Working with the Confucius Institute representatives at MTSU, teaching candidates were interviewed, and Wang was employed in the spring. She received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Hangzhou Normal University. She holds certificates in Mandarin Chinese, Oral Interpreting and Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. Wang received a number of academic awards in college and has completed several teaching experiences.

CIMTSU's mission statement notes that the initiative "is to enhance the understanding of Chinese language and culture, facilitate engagement with China and create opportunities for exchange and collaboration between communities in Tennessee and China. The Institute seeks to become a hub for China-related activities and a resource center for Chinese language, history, contemporary society and culture."

Julie Harris and Claudia Hazelwood at Beijing reception with Webb parents

The Martin family’s strong ties with Webb began when Gerald and Pat Martin brought their sons, Paul '88 and Jerry '92, to play basketball in the gym and swim in the pool as youngsters.

“They always wanted to go to Webb,” Pat said. “One of the great satisfactions in our lives was to send our sons to The Webb School. It is a decision we have never regretted.” Paul enrolled at Webb as a junior and Jerry as a freshman.

“Attending Webb opened the doors of excellent universities and law schools. They received excellent guidance and preparation for life after Webb,” she added. “I know the Honor Code has influenced many of their decisions throughout life, and that is a valuable asset.”

Paul, a resident of Austin, Texas, is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and University of Miami Law School. He is a state affairs manager for the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. Jerry, a resident of Nashville and former U.S. attorney, recently joined Robbins Geller Rudman and Dowd LLP. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Stanford Law School.

“I remember one day sitting in Linda Williams’ biology class,” said Paul. “There was a kid in class a year or so younger than me, and he’d bounced around from a number of private schools. He complained bitterly about being at Webb and how he’d prefer to be in a less rigorous environment.

I remember telling him ‘you have no idea how lucky you are to be here, and if you do change schools, you will regret it.’ Thinking back to that day, I think one of the things that makes the school special is the fact so many of us readily acknowledge how lucky

we were to have the opportunity to attend Webb. Being admitted Paul, Gerald, Pat, and Jerry Martin was truly one of the greatest blessings in my life.”

In a recent letter to parents of alumni they stated, “Our goal in giving back is to help Jerry added, “Webb's rigorous academic Webb reach others and provide them with program taught me discipline, and this the same opportunities they provided our trait has served me well throughout my life sons.” She added, “We want parents of and career. I owe a tremendous debt to the alumni like us to know that they can still be school.” involved and make a difference.”

More recently, Paul became involved as a sponsor of the Emergency Siren “Webb encouraged our sons to be as part of his interest in emergency independent. They have not chosen the preparedness. A consistent donor along with the rest of his family, Paul beaten path, but instead have blazed is currently serving as the 2012-2013 their own trails. Webb will always be chair of The Webb Fund annual giving campaign. part of our lives.”

“For more than a century, the Webb community’s generosity has helped turn a small schoolhouse in Bell Buckle into an internationally known college preparatory program,” Paul said. “Presently, we are seeing an increase of more than 15% over last year in gifts to The Webb Fund, and we are working towards our goal of $550,000 in gifts by June 30, 2013, the end of the fiscal year. It heartens me to see so many from the Webb community increasing their support for the school this year, as we prepare to enter the next phase of our history.”

Pat took note of Webb this year through Paul’s involvement. “Then he decided to chair the annual giving campaign, and I felt it might be appropriate for us to show our loyalty, as well.” She added, “Perhaps it is easier at this point for us as parents to make financial contributions. We want to encourage other parents like us to know that their support helps the school.”

-- Pat Martin

The Martins have earmarked a portion of their gift to The Webb Fund to serve as a match for gifts made by parents of alumni.

A total of $5,000 has been allocated for this purpose through June 30.

Pat explained that all Webb parents can look back at a special class, a special teacher or even a particular problem and realize “how fortunate their child was to be in such a caring environment.”

“What always was interesting to me was how Webb encourages children to be individuals,” said Gerald. “They encouraged those children to set really high goals.

Webb teaches them to set high goals and then prepares them to achieve those goals.”

He added that money spent for a Webb education is the “best investment.”

Have you given to the 2012-2013 Webb Fund?

If so, THANK YOU! We have surpassed the total from last year and are striving to make our goal of $550,000 by June 30. Make your gift today! www.thewebbschool.com/alumni/online-giving.aspx

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Meeting our Asian parents and talented alumni were highlights of the trip for Hazelwood. “The parents are so positive about Webb; they became our spokesmen at all three receptions.” She added, “Personally having the opportunity to travel to that important part of our world was something I will never forget and will always be grateful to Webb for providing.”

Webb recently signed an agreement with the Confucius Institute at Middle Tennessee State University (CIMTSU) and will offer Mandarin Chinese language classes beginning in the fall.

Daiquin (Diane) Wang, of Zhejiang Province and sponsored by the Institute, will be part of the Webb residential faculty.

Martin family is committed to Webb

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GROBICKI '86 newest Burkhead Society

Three receive full scholarships to The Webb School

“I feel proud saying that I went to The Webb School in Bell Buckle,” said Barbara Grobicki ’86, a resident of Knoxville. “I spent four years there and have so many great memories. Webb had a very formative influence on me and the person that I am. I appreciate the privilege of being able to remain involved."

passed away. While they had everything in order, she realized that she did not and that regardless of age – people should have an estate plan in place. About her planned gift to Webb earlier this year, she said, “Webb can realize 100 percent of it.” Her commitment lets her know “that something I believe in is supported in the future.”

Grobicki is the newest member of the Burkhead Society, a group of Webb alumni and friends who have made provisions for Webb in their estate plans. In January, she made Webb the primary beneficiary of one of two IRAs she has with Vanguard. Webb is contingent beneficiary of the second IRA.

Grobicki said that she was not challenged before enrolling at Webb.

“Academically, there were a lot of people – L.R. and Moira Smith, Sandy Truitt and Imre Lagler, among others – who inspired me academically and instilled in me a core set of values, and encouraged me to be a better person overall. They really cared about the fact that I learned.

Webb gave me a strong foundation in education – from literature to science to math to history.” She said she also gained leadership skills as well as a general feeling of confidence at Webb.

“I feel strongly that Webb was the best academic experience that I possibly could have had. I wish more people could experience it.”

Clem Smith, of Nashville, Abby Surdacki, of Franklin, and Doobee Tarhule, of Norman, Okla., have received full scholarships to The Webb School and will be freshmen in the fall. Webb’s Honors Scholarship Program recognizes exceptional students who excel in academics, extracurricular activities, and leadership.

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After graduating from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1991, Grobicki worked in marketing in the private sector. Recently, she had the opportunity to go to work for her college alma mater as a Director of Development for UT's College of Business Administration, a position that has provided her an additional perspective to understand the importance of the Burkhead Society.

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The process, explained by Claudia Hazelwood, Webb’s alumni and development director, is straightforward. The retirement plan administrator provides a beneficiary designation form which, when completed with Webb’s information, is all the documentation needed to make the gift. It saves heirs from paying taxes, which can be very significant. 401K funds are pre-tax dollars so heirs pay tax while non-profits receive 100% of the funds.

The Webb alumna said she became aware of the importance of estate planning on a personal level when both of her parents recently

In her profession, Grobicki sees a lot of students who aren’t as prepared for college as they could be. “I know that education is very important in advancing our society, and we need to make sure students have every opportunity to succeed.”

Grobicki, who has served as a Webb class agent since graduating and is in her second term on the alumni board, remains attuned to Webb’s strengths and challenges. “Every academic institution has to move forward to survive,” she said. “Webb has advanced in many ways but has remained true to its mission.” She follows the achievements of Webb’s talented students and knows that the more accomplished students are when they graduate, the more they will benefit society.

In addition to her volunteer service to Webb's alumni board, Grobicki also serves on the boards of Knoxville Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Blount Mansion, Knox Heritage, and Kingswood School, a children's home in Grainger Co.

Smith, Surdacki, and Tarhule were selected as the school’s Honors Scholars among a field of 10 finalists, all of whom were invited to the Webb campus to compete for the four-year residential scholarship valued at more than $163,200.

Smith, son of Drs. Gary Smith and Ann Evers, said he applied to Webb because he felt that it would be a good match for him. “It has excellent academics and will prepare me for success in college. The Webb School also has an amazing theater program that I would love to join. Another thing that I love about Webb is that it has many of the sports that I play, but Webb students are more focused on their studies than sports.” He added, “The students at Webb seemed kind, funny, and smart. All of the times that I visited Webb were enjoyable experiences.”

Abby Surdacki

“From the moment we set foot on Webb's campus, we were impressed by the warmth of the Webb community and how bright and well-spoken the students were,” said Dr. Smith. “We are excited that Clem has the opportunity to spend four years in this environment,” Dr. Evers added.

Smith attends Harding Academy in Nashville and is active in the school’s theatre program and is a member of the school’s football, lacrosse, and swim teams. Smith is also interested in horseback riding, vocal performance, and violin and has a wide variety of experience in many community service projects such as Radnor Lake and Feed the Children.

Doobee Tarhule

“I felt Webb was the right school for our daughter the minute we stepped on campus. From the serenity of the small school atmosphere to the obvious knowledge and open friendliness of the admission staff, everything about Webb made me feel, as a mother, that I could leave my daughter here and not need to worry,” said Roosmarijn Tarhule. “Doobee’s night in the dorm confirmed our initial impressions; she had a lot of fun and felt right at home! We were thrilled with the additional information we were given about the curriculum, which promised everything our daughter was looking for. We feel very fortunate indeed that she has been given this wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Webb community.”

Tarhule currently attends Irving Middle School in Norman, and has a strong interest in music. She plays the cello, piano, and saxophone and is a member of the Oklahoma City Youth Orchestra. She is involved in choir and has been a member of the Norman Children’s Chorus for the past five years. She has been involved in Model United Nations and is a volunteer at her local public library.

“I think Webb offers a more individualized and enjoyable education than a large public school,” said Surdacki, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Surdacki.

“I feel that learning at Webb School will not only help me with my education, but also with my character.”

“We were drawn to The Webb School because we felt that the average class size of 12, the Honor Code, and the community environment where most faculty and staff live on campus would create an outstanding high school experience for Abby," said her mother, Amy Surdacki.

“Webb is a school of high curriculum, which is something I really desire for a school,” said Tarhule, daughter of Drs. Aondover and Roosmarijn Tarhule.

“I have the strong need to challenge myself in academics so I can reach my full potential. At Webb I hope to accomplish a variety of things. I hope to be a part of the student council and be a notable person in music. I want to excel in academics and try my hand in sports.”

Clem Smith

“Our Honors Scholarship Program is designed to attract talented students who will be leaders in our school community. This year’s finalists were exceptional applicants who possess strong leadership qualities and high moral character,” said Julie Harris, Webb director of admissions. “We are so excited our winners have accepted our offer and will be joining us this fall.”

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“The fact that I work at an academic institution makes me aware of the importance of major gifts, estate gifts and giving back.

Barbara Grobicki and Kraig DeBenedictis Endowment investments are critical to the future health of nonprofit organizations,” she said. Grobicki points to the tax benefits of estate gifts and assigning a 401K to a non-profit. “That kind of future support is vital.”

She would like her gift to ultimately endow a student travel fund named for L.R. and Moira Smith.

Surdacki is an eighth grader at Grassland Middle School in Franklin. She has been playing the piano for more than seven years and has a keen interest in photography. She played soccer for the Williamson County Recreational League and is very active in the youth group at Otter Creek Church of Christ in Brentwood.

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Dorsett recognized with NIAAA State Award of Merit

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Dorsett was the recipient of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) State Award of Merit.

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Dorsett has served as Webb athletic director for three years. Information in the ceremony program noted that he has been instrumental in starting football at the high school and middle school levels.

He helped raise more than $200,000 for various athletic needs such as lighting and irrigation systems for athletic fields and a press box.

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“A visionary leader, Dorsett has worked hard to improve the quality of the athlete’s experience at The Webb School,” said Ray Broadhead, Webb head of school. “The improvement of our program because of Scott’s efforts has been remarkable – from facilities, to uniforms, to the quality of coaching. We are grateful for his service and congratulate him for being named recipient of the NIAAA State Award of Merit.”

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Dorsett also serves as the TIAAA board member for Athletic District 4.

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Truitt receives Hardin Service Award at Webb Sandy Truitt, Webb math teacher for 38 years, recently received the John B. Hardin Service Award during the annual reunion brunch. Created in 1998 by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, this award recognizes extraordinary service to The Webb School by a member of the Webb community.

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Truitt was introduced by Don Smith ‘78, who said that Truitt was “by far the best teacher I’ve ever had.” Smith added, “She’s got a passion about the subject that makes her students want to learn.”

He concluded by telling his former teacher, “You have had a profound effect on my life.”

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Accepting the award, Truitt said she was proud to be a part of the Webb community and work with “colleagues for whom I have great respect.”

She added, “I remember John Hardin fondly. I only hope I can serve my students as well as he did.”

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She received the Smothers Award for Teaching Excellence in 2002 and the David Newton McQuiddy Award in 2008.

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In addition to being named an alumni reunion weekend award recipient, Truitt also was honored with the announcement that a classroom in the new Science-Math building will be named in her honor. The building is slated for completion in December.

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Welles receives 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award

Webb has weather station to enhance study, safety

Dr. E. Hunter Welles III, a 1963 graduate and a member of the Board of Trustees, received the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award during the annual reunion. Created in 1990 by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, this award recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers and in their communities.

The Webb School has joined the WeatherBug Schools Program that provides live weather data, graphics and lesson plans to enhance the study of all aspects of meteorology. As part of the program, the Weather Bug Weather Station was installed on Jan. 24, atop the Administration Building and immediately provided information and visual images.

“Thank you all for this honor,” Welles told the group attending the annual reunion brunch.

“My education was very solid at Webb,” said Welles. “I was sent off to Webb at 14 years old, 200 miles from home.” Arriving as a ninth grader from his hometown of Dresden, Tenn., Welles said he had to figure out where he fit in and what he needed to do in the “very structured environment.” He added, “I learned from classmates and gradually gained independence. Through the work, I gained some confidence and eventually gained a little bit of maturity.” Welles noted that the education at Webb occurred not only in the classroom, but as part of other activities.

He added that maturity, independence and self-confidence are important aspects of a Webb education.

While at Webb, Welles was a member of the Old Guard (students who attended Webb from 9th-12th grade), president of the Honor Council, Senior Prefect, chairman of the Prefect Council, served on the yearbook staff and became an Eagle Scout. He received his B.S and M.D. from the University of Tennessee, was an intern at the City of Memphis Hospital and completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Vanderbilt, serving as chief resident in radiology from 19731974. He received Board Certification on June 23, 1974. Welles served two years active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1974-76; and retired from Jackson Radiology Associates in June 2012 after 36 years in the practice.

Welles also recalled that “the Honor Code and the pledge permeated the Webb culture. Honor Council violations were serious.” He added that the Webb admonishment to do the right thing remained with him throughout his life, his medical practice, his service on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and other boards and his community service.

Welles’ civic and community activities include service on THEC from 1991-1997, founding member of the Board of Jackson University School, and membership at the First United Methodist Church. As a member of The Webb School Board of Trustees, he has worked on several committees such as: Building and Grounds, Governance, Development and Investment. He also has served as an Alumni Board Member and as Class Agent.

Dr. Lucas Boyd, his former teacher and coach, introduced Welles, of Jackson, Tenn., and noted that he was a strong student and a versatile athlete. Boyd related several stories about Welles in the classroom and on the field.

Anderson receives 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award Desaix Anderson, Jr., a 1954 graduate, received the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award during the school’s recent annual reunion. Anderson was unable to attend the 2012 reunion to receive the award.

Buford Anderson ’58 traveled from his home in Mexico to introduce his brother at the award presentation. He said the family’s association with Webb began about 100 years ago when their father, Desaix Anderson, arrived from the Mississippi Delta to study under “Old Sawney” (W.R. Webb, the school’s founder).

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“After graduating from Princeton University in 1958, Desaix served on active duty as an officer in the U.S. Navy. After the Navy, in 1962, he entered the U.S. Foreign Service, where he engaged in 35 years of service to his country.”

Buford Anderson recounted several of Desaix’s assignments during his career as a diplomat, including Vietnam, Japan and Washington and noted that he speaks French, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai. After retiring, Desaix has authored two books and become an abstract painter, exhibiting work in the U.S., Mexico, and Europe.

Accepting the award, Desaix said, “First, I would like to pay high tribute to Webb School which provided me an enormous boost into the life that I was able to live. Of paramount importance were the dedicated and enthusiastic teachers who enlightened me,” he said, mentioning Headmaster Webb Follin, his wife, Grace Follin, John Morgan and Emma Rosenburg.

“Webb taught me to think critically, to analyze, and to imagine.

With those faculties instilled, I studied at Princeton, joined the Navy, and wandered around Europe, engaged for my nation with Asia for 40 years. Webb also fortified me intellectually to be a participant,” he said, citing the issues he faced during his time in the Foreign Service.

Anderson said he was deeply grateful to Webb for recognizing his “travels through life as of some merit.” He closed, “I thank you, Webb, for making all this possible. I accept this great honor with humility.”

The weather monitoring system records 27 different real-time weather measurements. Its live weather data is fed into WeatherBug Achieve, an online educational program, as well as WeatherBug's mobile and web properties and the 100+ broadcast partners across the country. In addition, it can help keep the Webb community safe by providing advanced warning of lightning and severe weather in the area.

• Live data feeds to WSMV Channel 4, Nashville, enabling the station to provide viewers with more accurate updates and forecasts, • Local weather downloads for wireless devices, such as PDAs and cell phones, • Improved ability to track - and respond to - dangerous, weather conditions, • Participation in Homeland Security WeatherBug Network, providing live local weather information for improved emergency response.

“The Webb community is thrilled to be able to provide this service to our boarding community and our local community said Williams. We are looking forward to exploring all aspects of the educational opportunities and benefits of this program.

Access the weather from the Weather Center button at the bottom of the home page.

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William R. Davis ’45, Wilmette, Ill., remembers the "honor system as one of the appealing strengths of the school. The War Years of which I am really referring were at complete odds with today's systems, and just remembering the past, brings me to the point of realizing just how strong and how many wondrous things evolved from the Honors System as expounded by the Bell Buckle website."

Noble Pace ’59, Slidell, La., writes: "2012 was very active for our family. Children changed jobs, more grandchildren arrived, and my wife had a takotsubo heart event in September, now healed. This was followed by cataract surgery. I remain my same stubborn self, overweight, but still on the green side of the grass. Happy New Year '59'ers."

1960s Calvin J. Turley ’69, Memphis, Tenn., writes: “Still in cotton business. Also farming

interests. Longtime member of a local sock band...The Earnestine & Hazels Band. Four kids, each doing great in their own way.

One in Chicago, one in New York and two in Memphis.”

Charles D. Williams ’64, Munfordville, Ky., was recognized by the American Forest Foundation at its annual convention in June 2012 as one of the top four outstanding Tree Farmers in the nation. He was also recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation with its national Good Steward Award “for a lifetime of planting trees.” Williams operates West Wind Farm in Hart County, Ky. He practices law in Munfordville.

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“We listened spellbound to tales from countless uncles and cousins who followed our father to Webb,” said Buford Anderson.

He occasionally teaches on contemporary Asian political economies and Asian security issues at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and the new Princeton Institute of International and Regional Studies at Princeton University. He lectures on Asian issues at a number of universities around the country, and writes regularly on Asian economic, political, and security issues.

“The overall advantage of having the WeatherBug for Webb and our community is the ability to have a customized site-specific weather warning system which will allow for another layer of safety in the event of an emergency,” said Linda Williams, Webb middle school director and science teacher.

“Educational benefits are gained through online interactive tools and methods to integrate technology, science and math concepts,” she added.

The WeatherBug Schools Program provides access for Webb and the community to instant weather alerts from the WeatherBug Desktop application. Included are:

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1970s Peter Marks ’70, Albuquerque, N.M., writes: “I have remarried; my wife’s name is MK. I have also retired after working as a tax lawyer for the last 35 years.”

Whitney Hazelwood Brough ’99, Swannanoa, N.C. Whitney and Jock, along with big sister Addison, welcomed their baby girl Ainsley Eleanor Brough, on Aug. 30, 2012.

Carolyn Goodman ’06, Evansville, Ind. Carolyn graduated with a master’s degree at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Memphis as a Clinical Nurse Leader, in May 2012. At graduation, she was inducted into the IMHOTEP society honoring health sciences leadership. She continues to pursue a doctor of nursing practice degree at the University of Tennessee in Memphis.

She is currently doing her clinicals at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

Steve Peters ’73, Fishers, Ind., writes: “I have been selected by my peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2013 in the fields of appellate practice, commercial litigation, insurance law and litigationconstruction. I have also been included in the list of Indiana "Super Lawyers" for 2013 in the areas of appellate practice and business litigation.”

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Dot Miree Mishoe ’86, Apex, N.C. Dorothy writes: “I am now working at Duke University as the director of the Student Disability Access Office.”

Stephen Segroves ’01, St. Paul, Minn.

Stephen and Louise Segroves with daughter, Eva, have just ushered into the world, Truman Ray Segroves! Truman was born on March 10, 2013, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 1/4" long.

Charles E. Goodman, III ’87, Greenville, N.C. Charles and his wife, Tatjana, have two children ages 16 and 12. They continue to teach physics and German, respectively, at Pitt Community College and East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.

Peter K. Corley ’05, McMinnville, Tenn., writes: “Promoted to Captain, U.S. Army, December 2012. Stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. Attending Captain’s Career Course.”

Luke Corley ’08, McMinnville, Tenn. Luke is a tank platoon leader in the 8th Cav. Reg. of the 1st Cav. Division, Ft. Hood, Texas.

His oath was administered by Capt. Peter Corley ’05, his brother.

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Hillary Turrentine Spiller ’98, Signal Mountain, Tenn., writes: “In January of 2012, we moved from Austin, Texas, to Chattanooga, Tenn. Our 16-month-old son, Julien, is enjoying being closer to his grandparents. I am an adjunct French instructor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.”

John J. Goodman ’90, Lascassas, Tenn.

John is a partner and vice president of Red Realty in Murfreesboro. He and Heather have four children ages 3 to 12.

They are active supporters of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Nicole Lane Adams ’02, Amarillo, Texas.

“Introducing Grace Anne Adams! She weighed 7.5 lbs. and was 19 1/4 inches long. She was born around 2:20 a.m., Feb. 13. She is so beautiful!”

Nora Goodman Walsh ’99, Evansville, Ind. Nora and her husband, Ken, teach chemistry at Reitz High School and the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville. Nora is taking a year's leave to nurture their children, Liam, 3, and Maeve, 6 months.

Benjamin Holley ’04, Germantown, Tenn.

Benjamin is serving the country as a civilian contractor with ITT Exelis at Camp Stone in Herat, Afghanistan, near the Iranian border.

Ted Goodman ’02, Milton, Tenn. Ted and Kelly are herding dogs and cats on the farm in Milton, Tenn. Ted has joined fellow Webb alumnus, Bricke Murfree, in the practice of law. Ted is the president-elect of the Breakfast Rotary Club in Murfreesboro.

Sophie Stauffer ’09, Madison, Ala. Sophie writes: "Graduated from St. John's College, Santa Fe, N.M., in May 2012. Currently in graduate school at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque pursuing a master's degree in water resources with a concentration in hydroscience and water law."

Erin McMahon ’09, Needham, Mass. Erin writes: “I have been awarded the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Spain for the 2013-2014 Academic Year. May 24, 2013, I will graduate from the College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Theatre.”

Chris Hoover ’10, Atlanta, Ga. Chris writes: "Recently selected to Emory University's Honor Council. Accepted to a five-year Master's in Public Health Program and traveled to Peru over spring break with an ecology class."

TRUSTEE Longtime trustee, George B. Huddleston, Sr. ’50, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., died on May 17, 2013. Funeral services were May 20 at First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.

A native of Murfreesboro, he was born in Murfreesboro, on Jan. 16, 1933, son of the late Thomas Lafayette and Lillian Beesley Huddleston. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas L. Huddleston, Jr. of Shreveport, La. He is survived by his wife Mary Keeble “Kib” Harrison Huddleston; two sons: George Beesley Huddleston, Jr. and his wife Tracey, and Henry Alexander Huddleston and his wife Chris, all of Murfreesboro; two daughters: Mary Huddleston Earthman and her husband John of Nashville and Dr. Elizabeth Nelson Huddleston of Asheville, N.C. He was a member of The Webb School Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee. In the late 1980’s, he was chair of the Steering Committee of the $10 Million Capital Campaign for Webb’s endowment and campus improvements. As chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, he personally oversaw the underwriting, construction and furnishing of the Austin Davis-Bryant Woosley Computer-Science Building. He also served on the Long-Range Planning, Debt Management committees and chaired the Development Committee. He was named to the Distinguished Alumni Society in 1995.

(Published on the Woodfin Funeral Home website) TRUSTEE EMERITUS Frank L. Smith, Jr. ’49, of Nashville, Tenn., died on Jan. 23, 2013. He was born on Jan. 2, 1931, in Columbia, Tenn., and was preceded in death by his parents, Frank L. Smith, Sr. and Charlotte Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rachel Gardner Smith; three sons, Frank L. Smith, III, James Gardner Smith (Eileen Connelly), Douglass Bradford Smith (Margaret Johnson).

He joined The Webb School Board of Trustees in 1977 and served until 1997, when he was named as trustee emeritus.

A memorial service was conducted on Jan. 28 at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

(Published in The Tennessean)

FORMER FACULTY Alice Ruth McConaughy Hartbarger died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, a day before her 89th birthday. A memorial was celebrated at the Shelbyville, Tenn., Presbyterian Church on April 27. (Published in the Shelbyville Times-Gazette) Dr. Robert Henry Hackman passed away at his home in Davenport, Fla., on April 4, 2013.

Memorials were conducted on April 13, at the First Presbyterian

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Thomas Gilbert Harkey ’42, passed away on Nov. 15, 2012, at the Grace Home in Shreveport, La. A memorial service was held on Nov. 19, at the Couch Chapel at First United Methodist Church.

Edward Eugene Hall ’48, retired Air National Guard Major, and retired Eastern Airlines captain, passed away on Oct. 15, 2012, at age 82, after a brief illness. He was interred with military honors at Vista Memorial Gardens, Miami Lakes, Fla., on Oct. 30, 2012.

(Published in Miami Herald on Nov. 25, 2012)

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Thomas Swayne Byrd ’52, of Charleston, Mo., passed away on May 5, 2013. The service in his memory was held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Sikeston, Mo.

1960s

Francis C. Jarratt ’61, Summerton, S.C., passed away on Aug. 6, 2012, at home after an illness.

Church of Haines City, Fla., and on June 8 at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

(Published in the Daily News Journal) Nathaniel "Nat" Cheairs Hughes Jr., Ph.D., of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away on Dec. 12, 2012, at the age of 81. A memorial was held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Dec. 18. (Published in the Chattanoogan.com)

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Thom Bennett “Ben” Anderson ’83, 48, passed away on March 9, 2013. The funeral service was conducted on March 13 at Marshall-Donnelly-Combs in Nashville, Tenn. There also was a service on March 13 at First United Methodist Church of Hohenwald, Hohenwald, Tenn.

(Published in The Tennessean on March 11, 2013)

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Lt. Cmdr. Alan A. Patterson ‘96, from Tullahoma, Tenn., was one of three crew members who died on March 11, 2013, when their plane from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island crashed in Eastern Washington. His funeral service was April 23 at the U.S. Naval Academy.

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Samantha "Sammie" Jo Kapavik ’04, 26, of West, Texas, passed away on Nov. 1, 2012, in Waco, Texas.

A rosary was recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Nov. 5 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption.

(Published in Waco Tribune-Herald from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2012)

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Following are annotated obituaries of alumni who have passed away. To view the announcements in their entirety, visit www.thewebbschool.com/alumni/alumni-home. The Webb School publishes obituaries as they are received from family and friends of alumni. Please submit notices to a_dwebb@webbschool.com.

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Thank you to Shields Wilson '39 for providing complete identification of last issue's featured photo. He provided the following information.

This is a picture of the 1938 football team at The Webb School.

Front Row, left to right: Robert Bridges, Lester Baggett (well known as a nuclear scientist), Frank Upchurch, Billy Hutton, Bob Fitch, Homer Ellis, Cecil Sims (older brother of Woody), Lewis Hagler, Bob Arvidson Middle Row: Hunter McDonald, Tom Smith, Shields Wilson, Donald McIntyre, William Menefee, Bo Lewis, Henry Craft, Buck Baylor, Jack Hinkle, James Gregg, Harold Earthman Back Row: Hilliard McMahan, Covington Haynes, Dillon Mapother, Howard Shofner, Jimmy Knox (he was in my wedding), Bob Bartron, Gwyn Brock, Benton Sellers, Sam Dixon (his father was governor of Alabama), Stanton Tubb, Ted Reeds, Clayton Pierce, Pete Cavert, Bill Allen (radio disc jockey in Nashville)