Inside the Square 2022

INSIDE THE SQUARE

TATTNALL SQUARE ACADEMY

CONTENTS

4 ALUMNI HIGHLIGHT: SHAWVER ADAMS, CLASS OF 2014

6 WHY I'LL MISS TSA

10 ALUMNI

14 FACULTY ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KAYLA MORGAN, CLASS OF 2016

15 JOE MAGNAN ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR: MICHAEL CHEEK, CLASS OF 2000

24 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR

INSIDE THE SQUARE

Mission: Our mission is to provide an exceptional collegepreparatory education, grounded in Christian faith. We partner with families to develop the disciplines for lifelong success, while inspiring a passion to glorify God in all that we do.

Educational Philosophy: A Tattnall Square Academy education is based on the conviction that each young person has inherent, Godgiven talents and interests of great worth. We foster those gifts and interests and grow them into passionate and meaningful pursuits in the classroom, on the field and throughout the local and global community.

INSIDE THE SQUARE: Published annually for families and friends of Tattnall Square Academy Designer: Michael DuVall Photographers: Lee McDavid, Elizabeth Hilliard, Misty Kitchens, Michael DuVall

Contributors: Michael DuVall & Brandi Fountain Editors: Mallory Huff, Brandi Fountain, Michael DuVall, Lynne Adams, Lucy Peavy, & David Raines

ALUMNI HIGHLIGHT: SHAWVER ADAMS '14

For most people, a normal day in the office might consist of responding to emails or meeting with clients. Yet for Shawver Adams ‘14, he finds himself serving international taxpayers as an attorney for the Internal Revenue Service in the Office of Chief Counsel in Washington, D.C., on a daily basis.

While it may seem that Shawver always wanted to be a lawyer, upon graduating from Tattnall, he thought he might take a different career path. “I didn’t always want to be a lawyer. When I went to college, I wanted to be a pilot in the Navy, but at the time, the Navy prioritized engineering students. I always found math and science to be difficult subjects, so I decided to pursue a career that suited my academic strengths in reading and writing.”

That pursuit ultimately led to Shawver considering the field of law. He found that he has a passion for learning about the constitutional origins of the American government. In addition, Shawver enjoys learning how the constitution's text affects modern-day governmental actions.

“I decided to become a lawyer partially because it allows me to craft arguments as part of my job. On the other hand, I always knew I wanted a career that would allow me to help others tangibly. The legal profession is a service profession, and there are countless ways to positively impact the lives of others. That’s really what made becoming a lawyer so attractive.”

Article by Michael DuVall. Photos courtesy of Shawver Adams.

That is not to say there are not challenges in Shawver’s job. “Formulating policy is the most difficult part of my job. A large portion of the work I do is drafting and publishing guidance to help taxpayers to meet their obligations, but sometimes, unintentionally, it becomes more difficult to meet those obligations… We do the best we can to make it as easy as possible for taxpayers to comply, but the tax code has become increasingly complex over the years. There’s not always a simple fix for issues that arise throughout the published guidance creation process.”

Even with those challenges, he finds great reward in his work. “I’m inspired by getting to serve American taxpayers on a daily basis. Working for the government has also allowed me to take on high-level projects early in my career that would likely be given to senior attorneys if I worked for a private practice. The difficulty and importance of these projects drive me to ensure that I produce the best work product possible so that the tax code is administered uniformly and fairly.”

Shawver does have advice for anyone considering a career in law, particularly that one should not decide to become a lawyer overnight. “The steps it takes to become a lawyer (i.e., the LSAT, law school, and the bar exam) are extremely difficult. If you’re unsure whether you want to become a lawyer, you’ll be miserable during this process.”

If you have the opportunity, Shawver advises prospective law students to observe law classes, shadow or intern at a law firm, and network while in college. That way, you will not enter law school “blind” and not knowing what to expect. He also advises all students not to stress too much about becoming a master of their craft as a student, “The skills for just about any job can be learned… These [skills] won’t make or break you. Focus on developing qualities that can’t be taught - having a positive attitude, working hard, and treating others with kindness and respect. The rest will take care of itself.”

What’s next for Shawver? Well, professionally, he plans on continuing to provide guidance and input regarding information released by the IRS. That is not all Shawver is expecting to accomplish in the new year; he and his wife Hannah will also welcome a daughter in April.

“I will miss Wednesday chapel services, Mrs. Cheek's morning devotions, and hanging out in the front office.”

“I’ll miss the friends I've made along the way, the teachers who have been so helpful, and the memories that I'll cherish forever.”

“I'll miss the supportive coaches, to football and basketball student sections, to the feeling of family. Tattnall has this environment that I will always look for wherever I go. I'll cherish my years at Tattnall and the friends I made here.”

“I will miss the family-like environment, the teachers that care about you, and playing football on Friday nights.”

Evan Daniell

Noah Johnson

Jessica Molina

Martha-Kate Gillis

“The aspect of Tattnall that I'll miss the most is definitely the friends that I have made over the years. I'll also miss the teachers that have made such an impact in my life.”

“I'll miss the teachers that have helped me here at TSA.”

“The relationships that I have built at Tattnall are absolutely unforgettable. I am going to miss every face that I see in the hallways because they are truly my family.”

"I'll miss the friends and family that you're surrounded by at Tattnall.”

Benjamin Stubbs

Yasir Saleem

Katy Bridges

Avery Scott

“I'll miss the tight-knit community and family that Tattnall offers.”

“I'm going to miss playing basketball and football with my friends that became brothers. I'll also miss senior lunches with friends.”

“I will miss spending quality time with my grade. Tattnall truly has been my home away from home, and since growing up here, I have made lasting memories with my peers and faculty members.”

“I will miss leading my small group on Wednesdays during chapel time.”

Carys Fonner

Carlie Epps

DJ Willis

Griffin Hardy

“I'll miss the opportunity to spend time with my classmates and friends every day. I'll also miss playing soccer. I'm truly grateful for the friendships that Tattnall has given me.”

"I'll miss the family aspect of TSA and how personable the teachers are. They truly love and care for every single student.”

“Tattnall has been a second home for me for the past ten years. I'll miss the family that I've built here the most.”

“I'll miss the Class of 2022, and the sense of community that Tattnall creates.”

DK Shaw

MaKayla Bramlett

Jake Keys

Charlie Morris

OUR FACULTY ALUMNI

We are excited to have 18 Tattnall alumni on staff for the 2022-2023 school year! With graduation years ranging from 1984 to 2017, these alumni help keep our Tattnall traditions alive for a new generation of Trojans.

THOMAS CALVIN BRINDLEY '16

Upper School Science Teacher

JORDAN BROOKS ‘09

Facilities Director; Baseball & Softball Coach

ROBBIE BURNS ‘84

AP European History, Contemporary Studies, & World History Teacher

SARAH KITCHENS CHANCELLOR ‘99

Media Specialist

KRISTEN STEVENS DORETY '00

K3 Parapro

KELLIE WHIDBY EATON ‘98

Third Grade Teacher

MARY VIRGINIA SMOTHERS FERGUSON '93

Administrative Assistant

GAHRETT GAYLORD '11

Middle School U.S. History & Civics

Teacher; Middle School Football & Varsity

Golf Coach

ASHLEY PARISH GRANT '04

Upper and Middle School

Administrative Assistant

HALEY HEWITT HAMMOND '11

Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher

ELIZABETH BASS HILLIARD ‘96

Upper School Art I, II, & III Teacher

MALLORY MCLENDON HUFF '07

Director of Admissions & Varsity

Tennis Coach

BLAIR BACK MATYSIAK '17

Physical Education Teacher

ERICA SILVEY MCNALLY ‘96

Middle School English Teacher

KAYLA MORGAN '16

Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher

LEAH DEFORE RUCKER ‘04

Middle & Upper School Academic Support Teacher

JULIE DANIEL SCOTT ‘93

Discovery and Lower School STEM Lab Instructor

CAROLYN SMOTHERS STUART ‘95

Upper School Mathematics Teacher

COLE WADDELL '12

Physical Education Teacher & Varsity

Football and Track Coach

ABBY NICHOLSON WARNOCK ‘16

Middle & Upper School Mathematics Teacher

LESLIE BENSON WATSON ‘92

K4 Parapro

Faculty Alumni Spotlight

Kayla Morgan '16

Kayla Morgan ‘16 may be one of TSA’s Fourth and Fifth-grade veteran teachers, but she did not always know that she wanted to be a teacher. Yet, she knew she always wanted to help people in whatever career path she chose.

After graduating from Tattnall, Kayla attended the University of Georgia, where she received not only her Bachelor's Degree but also her Master's Degree. Initially, she majored in Exercise Science, thinking she wanted to be a Physician’s Assistant. Yet, after taking a child-development course, she changed her major, while trusting God that he would place her in the job she was meant to be.

Even though she found Athens to be a second home, she knew that she ultimately wanted to return to Macon to work. After graduation, she returned to Macon and worked in a hospital for a year.

When the opportunity came to teach at Tattnall, Kayla knew she would love nothing more than to return to the school that gave her so much.

“It’s the little things about Tattnall that make it so great. I don’t think I would have felt like I belonged had I taught somewhere else. I love forming relationships with my students here like my teachers formed with me.”

While Kayla loves what she does, she knows the education profession does not come without its challenges. “You have to be flexible as a teacher. Sometimes you have to shift your plans at a moments notice; every day is not going to be picture-perfect, but that’s okay. I love what I do at the end of the day, and I know this is where God called me to be.”

Kayla also looks forward to the day she can pour into new teachers. “I work with several seasoned, veteran teachers. One day, when they retire, I’ll be the veteran teacher on my hall, and I would love the opportunity to mentor someone, take what I’ve been taught and what I’ve learned, and pass it on to someone else.”

What’s next for Kayla? Well, she’s taking on a new task as she enters the new year: wedding planning.

Kayla loves to spend time with her family and friends in her spare time, play pickleball, and cheer on her UGA Bulldogs.

We are grateful to have her as a faculty member and part of our Tattnall family!

JOE MAGNAN ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR MICHAEL CHEEK

Tattnall Square Academy was proud to welcome back alumnus Michael Cheek '00 as the speaker for the 2022 commencement services and announce him as the 2022 Joe Magnan Alumnus of the Year.

During his time at TSA, Michael was a member of the baseball and basketball teams. He was also an honor graduate and received the “Most Dependable” Senior Superlative award.

Michael received his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of North Georgia. He received his Master’s Degree in Math and Science from Valdosta State University.

Upon graduating from the University of North Georgia in 2004, Michael began a career with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He learned even more valuable life skills, including handling stressful situations and exhibiting integrity. After working at Enterprise for five years, Michael felt the call to become a teacher.

Michael is in his thirteenth year teaching math at Vickery Creek Middle School in Cumming, Georgia. He also serves as the head coach for the eighth-grade boys’ basketball team and the assistant coach for the seventh-grade boys’ basketball team. Michael and his wife, Gail, have been married for fifteen years and have four children (Mary Gail, 14, William, 12, Stephan, 9, and Nathan, 8).

Those foundational skills Michael learned while working at Enterprise ultimately paid off. In March 2022, Michael was named the Teacher of the Year not only at Vickery Creek Middle School, but also for Forsyth County. He accepted the award in front of friends, family, and a TSA teacher who inspired him, Mrs. Carolyn Smothers.

Congratulations to our two teachers, registrar, and adminstrator who retired following the 2021-2022 school year! Your Tattnall family will miss you and the immeasurable impact you have had on us over the years, but we celebrate your new season of life!

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ALUMNI UPDATES

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Ashlyn Mae Collins ('16) was a 2020 graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Animal Science. This spring, she completed her first year of veterinary school at the University of Georgia. Ashlyn spent her summer completing an externship in the Roaring Fork Equine Clinic in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

TAMMY WHITE First Grade Teacher Taught at Tattnall for 3 years

BETH MCKNIGHT Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher

Taught at Tattnall for 21 years

LAURA GREEN School Registrar

Tattnall

SUSANNAH ALLEN Lower School Principal

Tattnall for 26

Kayla Steele Kell ('12) recently earned her Master's Degree in nursing and works as a Pediatric Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner at Atrium Health Navicent Pediatric Orthopedics. Her husband, Peyton Kell, is a Macon-Bibb County Fire Department firefighter. Together, they share a three-year-old son, Wyatt, who is a K3 student at TSA!

Tattnall's Class of 2001 celebrated their twentieth year reunion in October at Yollah Restaurant in Macon.

Elisha Huff Tribble ('99) received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Mercer University in August 2022. Elisha's doctoral project focused on creating a vaping curriculum for the C.H.A.M.P.S Program of Georgia. Elisha's daughters, Sydney ('26) and Blair ('32) Plaxico, currently attend Tattnall.

Abby Clay Cohen ('12) graduated with a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Kennesaw State University in May 2022. She is employed as a Technology Integration Specialist at Marist School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jacob Bridgeman ('18) married Savannah Mikus on May 14, 2022 at St. Joseph's church in Macon. They currently are living in Florida.

LEGACY SOCIETY: $10,000 AND ABOVE

Kevin and Candace Brown

Tom and Mary Hinson

David and Nancy Raines

GOLDEN CIRCLE: $5000 TO $9999

Mike and Nancy Bailey

Jay and Angie Hilliard

Billy and Donna Paul

Paxton and Jennifer Taylor

VISIONARIES CIRCLE: $2500 TO $4999

Rob and Jessi Betzel

Gary Dunagan

Mark Morgan

Caleb and Gaylyn Vinson

HEADMASTER'S CIRCLE: $1000 TO $2499

Rodney and Linda Anderson

Andy and Michelle Bacchus

Mardi Bass

Tom and Kathy Baugh

Robert and Ramona Betzel

Andy and Jan Clark

Robert and Alicia David

Gary and Linda Destree

Because of our faithful and generous donors like you, 2021-2022 was a great year for Tattnall Square Academy. Your contributions to the school last year, which are critical to the annual budget and strategic plans for the future of TSA, totaled $547,687.06 (including Annual Fund and GOAL).

The TSA Annual Fund remains the top giving priority of the school, and we are grateful for the parent participation, gaining access to even more foundatin dollars for the school. Your extraordinary responses to the Annual Fund will significantly enhance the programs and facilities at Tattnall Square Academy.

It is an honor to take this opportunity to recognize the many donors which include parents, alumni, faculty, grandparents, corporate partners and friends of the school in the impact report. Thank you for your continued support and prayers as we seek to provide our students with the best programs and facilities.

Jonas and Mildred Endreson

Brad and Gina Fink

Mike Foster

James Lambert

Jimese Lightfoot

Jeff and Tonya McClure

Bill and Ann McGehee

George and Lynn Monk

Matthew and Rachel Mosely

Mark Pitts

Matt and Brandy Rogers

Mark and Christy Rowland

Shawn and Ashley Scott

Joseph and Claire Swaim

Darren and Sharon Willis

TRUE BLUE: $500 TO $999

John and Haley Abernathy

Adam Bailey

Justin and Susan Bankston

Steve and Pat Cheek

Greg and MeLisa Clay

Glenn and Jennifer Cook

Nick and Amy Gibson

Brian and Megan Gordon

Ted and Lynn Hinson

Jeffrey Joyner

Jamie and Laura Langham

Kevin and Kristi Lyles

Mac and Amanda Malcom

Hunter and Eryn Prim

Dennis and Tina Smith

Brad and Stephanie Walker

Chris and Jodie Willingham

BLUE & GOLD: $250 TO $499

Donnie and Susannah Allen

Godfrey and Davida Appling

Chuck and Kim Bankston

Ron and Sharmon Bartholomew

Bo and Jenni Benton

David and Kathy Blankenship

Brian and Christina Bowker

Gregory and Angie Bushway

Eric and Kristina Chandler

Brent and Holly Collins

Charles and Joy Floyd

Robby and Brandi Fountain

Jay and Angie Gillis

Thomas and Melanie Gorman

Wayne and Elaine Green

Shirley Greenway

James Hallman

Jamie and Susan Hulett

Glenn and Lanier Kelley

Jon and Misty Kitchens

BRANDI FOUNTAIN, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

UP A CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO, AND WHEN HE IS OLD HE WILL NOT DEPART FROM IT: PROVERBS 22:6

Paul and Beth McKnight

Ian McMullen

William and Joan Miller

Joshua and Amy Still

Thom and Pam Wilkins

Roy and Kristyn Williams

TROJAN CIRCLE: $100 TO $249

Chuck and Lynne Adams

Susan Belflower

Donna Benton

Darren and Stacy Berkner

Fred and Teresa Bioust

Tony and Jennifer Boland

Joshua and Deana Brewer

Summer Bryant

Sue Bullington

Jody and Emily Burnett

Bruce and Rebecca Busbee

Amber Caldwell

Gene and Jennifer Campbell

Bob and Tricia Carter

Scott and Stacy Chambers

Spencer and Leigh Anne

Conner

Terry and Angela Cross

Victor and Susan Davidson

Phillip and Martha Davis

Mark and Sonia Duggan

Andrew and Laura Durr

Glenda Elliot

Bubber and Kathryn Epps

Jae and Christine Epps

Jeff and Lisa Felty

Mary Virginia Ferguson

Steve and Laura Ford

Daniel and Patricia Fussell

Gahrett Gaylord

Jamie Gibson

Larry and Carole Grant

Frank and Laura Green

Janet Haley

Keith and Rhonda Hardy

Kerry and Stephanie Hatcher

Jay and Chris Hawthorne

Prestley and Barbara Hayslip

Clay and Amy Hicks

Lance and Elizabeth Hilliard

Bryan and Stacy Hinson

Fay Howell

Robert and Robin Hutchinson

David and Amanda Ingle

Clint and Tara Johnson

Couri and Vineda Jordan

Jimmy and Maebelle Joyner

Larry and Kathy Keen

Gene and Shirley Kitchings

Wesley and Fabiola

Kostovetsky

Jeff and Carole Long

James Massey

William and Kasey McInnis

David and Janelle Miller

Kyle and Lucy Miller

Jonathan and Jennifer Moore

Milton Moore

Kyle and Shannon Murray

Mike and Annette Oliver

Dean and Annette Owens

Mike and Lucy Peavy

David Poole and Tracey

Toole

Britton and Ansley Rawls

Brad and Jodi Sappe

Wayne and Fran Shaw

Vaughan and Courtney

Silvernail

Brannen and Jenny Smith

Barbara Smith

Tom and Carolyn Smothers

Mark and Deborah Stevens

Barry and Carolyn Stuart

Michael and Jenny Stubbs

Ronnie and Deena

Thompson

Andrea Tomberlin

Rob and Tey Warnock

William Washburn

Tammy White

Adam and Stacy Wilson

Mark and Annmarie

Wimberley

Charles and Carey

Wimberly

John and Judy Wolfenbarger

FRIENDS OF TATTNALL: $1 TO $99

Bunky and Angela Bagwell

Darrius and Amber Baker

Sarah Banter

Andrew and Casey Belknap

Andrew Blankenship and Jessicia

Abney

Marc and Deana Boone

Spencer and Catherine Braley

Patsy BrandonBridgeman Brock

Alexandre Burgand and Caryn

Reeves

Robbie and Dawn Burns

Keith and Laura Childs

Emily Clutter

Chad and Janea Crews

Will and Amy Davidson

Scott and Ginny Dopson

Michael DuVall

Kurt Dzwonkowski

Justin and Jessica Elliot

Kylynn Gabriel

Josh and Megan Ghann

Clint and Stephanie Gledhill

John and Tracy Gray

Gifts dated: 6.1.21 - 5.31.22

Callie McMichael

Scott and Erica McNally

Sarah Melvin

Kyle Montgomery John and Donna Morgan

David and Alisha Mullis

Dresden Muncy

Nicki Leigh Neufeld

Andy and Anne Oxford

Ryan and Christi Patterson

Brooks and Leah Patterson

Kevin and Jamilynn Phillips

Otto and Sharla Reitnauer

Bryan and Julie Scott

Mitch and Rachel Smyth

Terry and Amie Talcott

Greer Thompson

Martha Tisdale

Elisha Tribble

Liz Tucker

John and Megan Tucker

RachelHaleyHowell

Ian

Kyle and Mallory Huff

Michael and Dree Kitchens

Al and Cathy Lawrence

Julie Long

David Mullin and Patty Martin

Kimberly Mauldin

Jeremy JonathanMayweather and Amy McAlpin

Ashley and Danielle McBride

Dusty and Lindsay McCallum

Mike and Valerie Walton

Tyler and Abby Warnock

Leslie Watson

Katie Webb

Note: It is our intent to be as accurate as possible in reporting donors. We realize, however, that errors may inadvertantly be made, and we apologize in advance for any innaccuracies that may occur in this report. If you do notice an error, please notify the development office immediately so that we may correct the information in our database and for future reports.

Salaries, Tuition

The TSA Annual Report is provided in this issue of Inside the Square to inform families about the financial success and responsibilty of our school. Information reported here is from the 2021-2022 fiscal year beginning June 1, 2021 and ending May 31, 2022.

INCOME

Tuition (K3-12) (73%)

Class and Club (7%)

Miscellaneous Fees (2%)

Annual Giving (10%)

Athletic Income (1%)

Daycare/Summer Care (1%)

Other Income (1%)

Cafeteria (5%)

EXPENSES

Salaries, Taxes & Benefits (47%)

Tuition Assistance (17%)

Physical Location & Utilities (10%)

Academic (5%)

Administrative (6%)

Financing (3%)

Athletic (7%)

Cafeteria (5%)

YOU “TAKE THE CREDIT” AND CHANGE A LIFE…

Tattnall Square Academy is grateful to the 78 individuals (including 8 business owners) who applied for a 2021 Education Tax Credit on behalf of TSA for $189,785. Due to the cap increase to $100 million, all applicants received 100% credit.

These important tax credit dollars provided opportunities for 53 students to attend Tattnall Square Academy as GOAL recipients this year. Thank you for taking the education tax credit and changing students’ lives!

- 2021 Tax Year - $171,673 raised tax credit

- 2020 Tax Year - $169,456 raised tax credit

- 2019 Tax Year - $186,385 raised tax credit

- 2018 Tax Year - $235,675 raised tax credit

- 2017 Tax Year - $199,880 raised tax credit

- 2016 Tax Year - $211,336.00 raised tax credit

- 2015 Tax Year- $177,766.44 raised tax credit

- 2014 Tax Year- $112,098.62 raised tax credit

For more information regarding the Georgia GOAL tax credit program, please visit our website at www.tattnall.org/georgia-goal/ or contact the development office at 478-4776760 ext. 184.

THANK YOU 2022 GOAL DONORS

John and Haley Abernathy

Charles and Lynne Adams

Charles and Kim Bankston

Thomas and Kathy Baugh

Robert and Jessica Betzel

Ronald and Cherie Bland

David and Kathryn Blankenship

Kevin and Heath Boeckman

Brian and Christina Bowker

Larry and Bettina Brindley

Calvin Brindley

Jordan and Mallory Brooks

Scott and Beth Brown

Joseph and Emily Burnett

Robbie and Dawn Burns

Robert and Stacy Chambers

Steve and Pat Cheek

Ronald and Sue Chipman

Derrick and Kenia Clay

Gerald and Holly Collins

Perry and Jennifer Cook

Larry and Cathy Crumbley

Michael and Selisa Daniell

Christie Davis

Lester and Brenda Dozier

Gary and Colleen Dunagan

Ross and Kellie Eaton

Michael Foster

Robby and Brandi Fountain

Gahrett and Anderson Gaylord

Thomas and Melanie Gorman

Adam and Ashley Grant

James and Laura Green

Shirley Greenway

James Hallman

Brian and Rhonda Hardy

Joey and Cristy Hiller

Lynn and Melinda Hooven

Kyle and Mallory Huff

Tiffany Huston

Nolan and Dana Jackson

Sherida Jacobs

Glenn Alan and Mary Lanier Kelley

Chad and Heather Keys

Tony and Julie Long

Ralph and Stephanie Logue

Kara Maxwell

Paul and Elizabeth McKnight

Callaway McMichael

Robert and Erica McNally

Walter and Connie Miller

George and Diana Monk

John and Donna Morgan

Kayla Morgan

Mark Morgan

David and Stephanie Morris

Matthew and Rachel Mosely

Nicki Leigh Neufeld

Andy and Anne Oxford

Charles and Kimberly Patterson

David and Nancy Raines

Stephen and Leah Ramsey

Robert and Kristi Redmond

Otto and Sharla Reitnauer

Cecilia and Franklin Robinson

John and Brandy Rogers

Mark and Christy Rowland

Leah Rucker

SAGE Dining Services, Inc.

Shawn and Ashley Scott

Brannen and Jennifer Smith

Dennis and Tina Smith

SouthState Bank, N.A.

Shanna Stone

Barry and Carolyn Stuart

Seth and LauraClara Thompson

Darrel and Andrea Tomberlin

Waites & Foshee Insurance, Inc.

William and Lindsey Washburn

Steven and Daphne Wetsel

Paul and Tammy White

Donald and LuRhonda Wilder

Darren and Sharon Willis

Gary Willis

Cecelia Yates

Note: It is our intent to be as accurate as possible in reporting donors. We realize, however, that errors may inadvertantly be made, and we apologize in advance for any innaccuracies that may occur in this report. If you do notice an error, please notify the development office immediately so that we may correct the information in our database and for future reports.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR

TATTNALL NOMINATES NINE SENIORS FOR THE GOLDEN EAGLE COMPETITION

The Golden Eagle Awards celebrate exceptional high school seniors for academic excellence, exemplary service, and outstanding leadership every year.

Tattnall Square Academy nominated nine seniors to different Golden Eagle categories. Congratulations to Tattnall's nominees:

Front Row - Avery Scott (Social Sciences), Carys Fonner (Journalism), Kaitlyn Hallman (Mathematics), and Katy Bridges (Citizenship).

Back Row - Noah Johnson (Science), Clay Rowland (Athletics), Jake Hilliard (Music), Justin Walton (Art), and Dylan Jones (English/Literature).

JOHNSON AND SMOTHERS NAMED 2022 STAR STUDENT AND STAR TEACHER

Noah Johnson was named the STAR Student of the Class of 2022, and selected Mrs. Carolyn Smothers as his STAR Teacher.

Mrs. Smothers has been selected as STAR Teacher twelve times.

The student who earns the highest SAT score, in one sitting, is named STAR Student. This student must also be in the top 10 or top 10% of his or her class.

SCOTT AND WILLIS NAMED HOMECOMING QUEEN AND KING

Avery Scott was selected as the 2021-2022 Homecoming Queen, and DJ Willis was selected as the 2021-2022 Homecoming King.

During her time at TSA, Avery was a member of the Varsity Girls' Soccer and Basketball teams. She also, was the Valedictorian of the Class of 2022 and voted "Most Christlike" and ""Most Intellectual" by her peers.

During his time at TSA, DJ was a member of the Varsity Baseball Team. He was voted "Best Citizen" and "Friendliest" by his peers.

MOORE SELECTED AS A GOVERNOR'S HONORS PROGRAM SEMI-FINALIST

Kate Moore was named a semi-finalist in the Governor's Honors Program in the theatre category.

Kate put her on-stage talents to good use this year as she played Belle in TSA's production of Beauty and the Beast Jr.!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR

KIRBY SMART VISITS TATTNALL SQUARE ACADEMY

In January, Tattnall got a big surprise when Kirby Smart touched down on the football field in a helicopter.

Coach Smart visited TSA on a football recruiting visit.

TATTNALL BOYS SOCCER TEAM HOSTS STATE PLAYOFFS

Seniors Noah Johnson, Vince Kimball, Wyatt Clark, and Jake Keys led the Trojans to victories against Region rivals Mount de Sales, Deerfield Windsor, and Stratford Academy. These victories meant that TSA's Boys' Soccer Team won the Region Runner-Up Title for the season!

Clinching the Region Runner-Up title meant that, for the first time since joining the GHSA, the Boys' Soccer team hosted a State playoff game.

Go Trojans!

TATTNALL'S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MATH TEAM

In April, Tattnall's Math team won the GHSA 1A State Championship!

The winning team consisted of seniors Avery Scott, Kaitlyn Hallman, Noah Johnson, and junior Henry Nguyen.

Tattnall's Math team also won several titles at the Georgia Southern Math Meet, including:

• First Place Varsity Math Team

• First Place JV Team

• Second Place JV Team

• First Place Middle School Team

FALL SIGNING CEREMONY

Last fall, Tattnall Square Academy had four student-athletes sign with three colleges to continue their academic and athletic careers.

• Benjamin Stubbs signed a baseball scholarship with Flagler College.

• Hailey Daughtry and Kaitlyn Hallman signed softball scholarships with Georgia Military College.

• Kaci Paul signed a softball scholarship with LaGrange College.

Congratulations, Benjamin, Hailey, Kaitlyn, and Kaci!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR

SALEEM SIGNS WITH MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

In March, Yasir Saleem signed a Letter of Intent to play football at Morehouse College. As a Trojan, Yasir was a member of the Varsity Boys' Football team. Congratulations, Yasir!

TISDALE WINS WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Grady Tisdale won the Georgia High School Association Single-A 170 pound weight class State Championship in February.

During his time at TSA, Grady was the leader of the Blue Crew student section and was voted "Most Spirited" by his peers. He was also a member of the Varsity Boys' Soccer team.

Grady received a wrestling scholarship to Emmanuel College.

Congratulations, Grady!

TATTNALL FOOTBALL HOSTS STATE PLAYOFFS

In November, TSA hosted Savannah Christian and won the first round of the 2021 GHSA Single A-Private Football Playoffs 28-21. Go Trojans!

GRAD BASH IS BACK!

For the first time since 2019, Universal Studios hosted its Grad Bash celebration for high school seniors.

Over thirty members of the Class of 2022 attended the event in April.

The students enjoyed an evening of roller coasters, music, fun, and fellowship with one another as they made last-minute memories before graduation.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR

SHAW AND HODGES NAMED PROM QUEEN AND KING

DK Shaw was selected as the 2021-2022 Prom Queen, and Joseph Hodges was selected as the 2021-2022 Prom King.

As a Trojan, DK was a member of the Varsity Girls' Volleyball team.

Joseph was a member of the Varsity Boys Football and Track and Field teams.

BRANTLEY SIGNS WITH BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE

Senior Brett Brantley signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Bluefield State College.

As a Trojan, Brett was a member of the Varsity Boys' Football team.

Congratulations, Brett!

LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL SERVICE PROJECTS

TSA's Lower School Student Council completed several service projects this year!

Student Council Members gave each faculty and staff member at TSA a box of Girl Scout Cookies.

The Lower School Student Council also led an elementary school goods drive to collect one hundred items before the hundredth day of school to donate to the Middle Georgia community.

WILLIS SIGNS WITH MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Tattnall Baseball's DJ Willis signed a Letter of Intent to play baseball at Mississippi Valley State University.

During his Tattnall Baseball career, DJ was a member of the 2019 State Championship team. He also was a member of the Region Championship teams in 2019 and 2021.

Congratulations, DJ!

TROJANS, COME OUT TO PLAY!

TROY THE TROJAN wants to hit the road with you. Throughout the year, take Troy with you and snap a pic!

It's simple:

1. Cut out FLAT TROY and take it with you. Show Troy your favorite places in your hometown, on vacation, or on campus!

2. Take a picture and tag @TATTNALLTROJANS on social media. Be sure to include #TrojanTrails, your name, and where Flat Troy traveled. You can also email the picture to

MICHAEL.DUVALL@TATTNALL.ORG.

"CUT ME OUT & SNAP A PIC WITH ME!"

-FLAT TROY