Inside The Square Magazine 2019

TATTNALL SQUARE ACADEMY INSIDE THE SQUARE 2019

FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL

JOHN HANKINSON I hope this letter finds you well. Tattnall was recently recognized as the Telegraph's “Best of the Best” for the SEVENTH consecutive year! This recognition is the result of an ongoing commitment to excellence. We realize that continued success can sometimes lead to complacency; however, we will always strive to improve all areas of our institution.

The 2018-19 school year marked Tattnall’s 50th year of providing academic excellence for the Middle Georgia area. We celebrated this Golden Anniversary with a capital campaign during which we met and exceeded our goal. During our 50th year, we remembered our past, embraced our present, and most importantly, planned for our future. Thank you to all who supported this campaign.

During the summer, we performed many maintenance tasks and continue to implement upgrades on our campus. A few examples of upgrades include the addition of LED lighting throughout our campus, a newly renovated lunchroom, and new flooring in our office areas. Many of our faculty updated their CPR/AED training, and we plan to add two additional AED devices in the near future. We are in the process of renovating our football press box, improving our upper elementary playground, and have updated the lighting in Trojan Hall.

You will often hear Tattnall referred to as a FAMILY. Our common goal, as such, is to do everything possible to ensure the success of your child. Please continue to partner with us to achieve this goal. If you have concerns, we have professional faculty and staff who you can reach out to. If you are unsure of who to contact, please communicate with your grade level administrator, so we can work together to find a solution.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your family. Tattnall Square Academy will continue to thrive because of the partnership between families like yours and our beloved institution. Our goal is that the education we provide far exceeds your expectations. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance to you.

Proverbs 22:6- Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

John Hankinson

CONTENTS 4

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN

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MATH TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

14 SPOTLIGHTS 17 ALUMNI 26

IMPACT REPORT/FINANCIAL SUMMARY

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MISSION: Our mission is to provide an exceptional college preparatory 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, God-given 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, on the stage and throughout the local and global community.

INSIDE THE SQUARE: Published annually for families and friends of Tattnall Square Academy DESIGNER: Alyssa Huntt EDITORS: Alyssa Huntt, Brandi Fountain, Lucy Peavy CONTRIBUTORS: Alyssa Huntt, Brandi Fountain PHOTOGRAPHERS: Alyssa Huntt, Vince Blasingame, Johnny Mullis, Lee McDavid

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FEATURE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1969 was not just

another ordinary day. This day marked a significant milestone in the history of our school, the Tattnall community, and the lives of those who were and are privileged to be a part of this remarkable family. This was the official day TSA was chartered. We celebrated 50 years with several events and announced the campaign publically at the Golden Get+Together.

BEFORE

Most importantly, we kicked off a 50th Anniversary Campaign to honor our past and to plan for our future. There were five different projects and upgrades that we focused on for the campaign. THANKS TO YOU,

WE WERE ABLE TO RAISE $344,012.15 IN GIFTS AND PLEDGES! While the amount of giving is a

wonderful story in itself, the truly important story is what YOUR generosity will mean for Tattnall Square Academy. More than just a story of dollars and gifts, your generosity is the story of CREATING OPPORTUNITY for Tattnall’s incredible and eager students and for the dedicated and talented women and men on Tattnall’s faculty, who teach, inspire, and nurture our students.

This summer we were able to complete several projects, while others will be ongoing over the next few years.

TROJAN HALL

Trojan Hall, TSA’s auditorium, is affectionately known to some as “the old gym” as it was the original gym when the school was built in 1972. Some of the lighting was original to the previous use of this facility. The gym was transformed into an auditorium and performing arts center in 2005. This summer we were able to remove the old buzzing gym lights and upgrade the theater lighting to LED. This improvement

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AFTER

will allow audiences to better enjoy Trojan performances that range from weekly chapel, grandparent’s day productions, elementary musicals, Blessing of the Graduates, Faculty Follies, talent shows and much more.

STUDENT FURNITURE- CLASSROOM AND CAFETERIA

BEFORE

AFTER

The original part of the cafeteria was built in 1974. Over the years, we have expanded and refurbished the location to accommodate our growing school. The TSA Cafe, also known as the cafeteria, received an update this summer when all of the 20 year old furniture was replaced with beautiful new seating and tables. Some unique features in the cafeteria now are the booths that anchor the center of the lunchroom along with a couple of large high top tables.

Next, we will turn our focus to replacing all of the student desks and chairs in the classrooms. Understandably, classroom furniture receives a great deal of wear and tear throughout the year. To ensure the safety of our students, we plan to replace all the desks in middle and upper school classrooms. Desks have already been replaced in the upper elementary grades, and future plans for the lower school include purchasing all new chairs for those classrooms. This will be an ongoing project until all rooms are equipped.

PE GYM

AFTER

Over the years the P.E. gym has been the home for basketball games and pep rallies.

Currently, it is used for all elementary P.E. classes as well as the home court for the middle school, JV, and varsity volleyball teams. This gym is in a high traffic area and requires refurbishment to showcase its history. Renovation needs include paint, insulation, and flooring. To ensure the safety of our Trojans, we have added these upgrades to our Golden Anniversary Campaign efforts. These efforts are a focus within the next year.

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BEFORE

AFTER

FOOTBALL COMPLEX: INCLUDES PRESS BOX AND TRACK

In the fall of 1988, TSA hosted its first game on Trojan Trail, the same year the Trojans earned the school’s first GISA State Championship. On this 30th anniversary of the school’s first GISA State Championship in football, we intend to focus resources on refurbishing several areas of the football complex that include overhauling the track and renovating the press box. This summer we were able to complete renovations to the press box that include upgrades such as air conditioning, larger windows, an improved upper deck for news crews and filming, and a complete face lift to the exterior.

Next, we will shift our focus to improving the track by including foundational work to the surface, striping and other similar processess. Currently there are no plans to rubberize the track.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT

Children learn more effectively when the tools of technology are incorporated into their lessons, and educational institutions now require robust systems to support every aspect of operations. Our goal is to implement a comprehensive technology program that enhances the learning process and facilitates school-wide administrative functions. Staying current with rapidly changing technologies is an ongoing challenge, and we must devote considerable resources to maintaining and upgrading our systems as well as add new technologies when appropriate. The technology component of the campaign will provide iPads for each faculty member, interactive boards in all classrooms, a Chromebook Cart (30), Adobe Creative Cloud, and

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wireless network and infrastructure enhancements.

This summer we were able to add six new interactive boards to various classrooms, and the Adobe Creative Cloud software that is available to all students and staff.

The technology and equipment project is an ongoing project that will continually grow as funds become available from pledges.

None of these things would be possible without the support of all of YOU who bleed Blue & Gold! The founding families and church members would take pleasure in knowing that their original vision for this very special school was being supported by your generosity nearly 50 years after they made their own personal commitment. It is a timeless and important partnership.

THANK YOU for continuing to make Tattnall

the Best of the Best!

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THANK YOU TO OUR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN DONORS! Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Adams Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Adams Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Allen Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Harry Avant Ms. Tonya Avant Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bacchus Mr. and Mrs. William Bagwell Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ball Mr. and Mrs. Justin Bankston Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Bankston Mr. and Mrs. James Banter Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Barfield Brittany and Kevin Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bartholomew Mr. and Mrs. David Barwick Dr. and Mrs. Tom Bass Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bateham Mr. and Mrs. Tom Baugh Mr. and Mrs. Brad Beasley Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Belknap Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Berg Mr. and Mrs. Darren Berkner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Betzel Dr. Robert Betzel Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Bland Mr. and Mrs. David Blankenship Mr. and Mrs. Tony Boland Mr. and Mrs. Justin Bradley Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Jim Bragg Mr. John Brown Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Brown Ms. Patsy Bridgeman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bridgeman Mr. and Mrs. Scott Brown Mr. and Mrs. Brad Bryant Ms. Sue Bullington Ms. Shanna Stone Mr. and Mrs. Jody Burnett Mr. and Mrs. Terry Burney Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Burns Mrs. Lori Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carr Mr. and Mrs. Scott Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chancellor Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Cheek Mr. and Mrs. Keith Childs Mr. and Mrs. Ron Chipman Mr. and Mrs. Greg Clay Mr. Dennis Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Brent Collins Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cook Mr. and Mrs. Todd Damron Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Daughtry Mr. and Mrs. James Daughtry Mr. and Mrs. Victor Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Brian Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Brian Davidson Mr. and Mrs. John Davis Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davis Mr. and Mrs. James Davis Mr. James Dennard Mr. and Mrs. Gary Destree Mr. and Mrs. Randy Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dopson Mr. and Mrs. Alan Doss Mr. and Mrs. Terry Douthit Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Endreson Mr. and Mrs. Bubber Epps Mr. and Mrs. Jae Epps Mr. Richard Evans

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Ms. Nicky Evans Mr. and Mrs. Craig Everidge Mr. and Mrs. James Finney Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Fiveash Mrs. Patricia Flanders Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Ford Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ford Mr. Mike Foster Mr. and Mrs. Robby Fountain Ms. Ruiyun Fu and Mr. Yucheng Zhang Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Fussell Mr. and Mrs. John Fyke Mrs. Patty Garretson Mr. Gahrett Gaylord Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Gibson Mr. Charles Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gillis Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ginn Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green Mrs. Shirley Greenway Mr. and Mrs. Grant Greenwood Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Greenwood Mr. Matthew Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Grinstead Mr. and Mrs. Mike Grizzard Mr. and Mrs. Shinichi Hagino Dr. and Mrs. Bill Haley Mr. and Mrs. Coley Hamrick Mr. and Mrs. John Hankinson Mr. and Mrs. Lon Hankinson Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Jay P. Hawthorne Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Prestley Hayslip Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heller Mr. and Mrs. Julian Hentze Mr. and Mrs. Barney Hester Mr. and Mrs. Clay Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Joey Hiller Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hilliard Mr. and Mrs. Lance Hilliard Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Hinson Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hinson Mr. and Mrs. Colm Hoban Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Richie Hodgin Mr. and Mrs. Linton Holleman Ms. Faye Holston Mr. and Mrs. Yancey Houston Ms. Fay Howell Mr. and Mrs. Eric Huff Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hutchinson Dr. Sherida Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jessup Mr. and Mrs. Clint Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Joyner Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kahley Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Kemp Mr. Mike King Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Kitchens Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kitchings Mr. and Mrs. Chad Kitchings Mr. James Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Terry Layson Mr. Jimese Lightfoot Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Long Mr. Loo Loosier Mr. and Mrs. Stacey Lumley Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lunsford Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Malcom

Ms. Nedra Malone Mr. and Mrs. Dale Martin Mr. and Mrs. James Massey Mrs. Amy McAlpin Mr. and Mrs. Kyle McCallum Mr. and Mrs. Ethan McCallum Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McClure Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGehee Mr. and Mrs. Todd McInnis Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKnight Mr. and Mrs. Greg McPipkin Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mercer Ms. Jan Miller Mr. and Mrs. George B. Monk Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Moore Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Moore Mr. Mark Morgan Mr. and Mrs. John R. Morgan, Jr. Ms. Ginger Morris Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mosely Mr. and Mrs. Mike Murray Mr. and Mrs. Dave Neubauer Ms. Nicki Leigh Neufeld Annette Owens Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Parish Mr. Kilsung Kang and Ms. Jieun Park Mr. Robert Patterson Mr. and Mrs. Billy Paul Mr. and Mrs. Mike Peavy Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Perry Ms. Janea Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pittman Mr. and Mrs. Bradlley Poland Mr. and Mrs. John Rawls Mr. and Mrs. Britton Rawls Mr. and Mrs. Craig Ray Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reitnauer Mr. and Mrs. Matt Reno Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rowland Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Rozier Mr. and Mrs. Joshua J. Sale Mr. and Mrs. Brad Sappe Dr. and Mrs. Shawn Scott Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Mike Shipley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith Mr. and Mrs. Brannen Smith Mrs. Barbara Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mark Snow Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Stille Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stone Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Barry Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Alan Suddeth Mr. and Mrs. Mark Swaim Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swann Mr. and Mrs. Rick Talton Ms. Margaret Tedders Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Tedders Dr. and Mrs. Tom Terrill Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Thompson Trojan Legion Mr. and Mrs. Ira Tyson Mr. and Mrs. Brannen Veal Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Vinson Ms. LeAnne Weathers Wells Fargo Mr. and Mrs. Tim Whitfield Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wilbur Mr. and Mrs. Darren Willis Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wolfe

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FEATURE

TSA MATH TEAM PLACES 1ST IN STATE Tattnall Square Academy’s awardwinning math team placed first in the GHSA 1A State Competition. The championship team was composed of Kelly Collins, Beijun Desai, Pathik Desai, and Colleen Molton. The top scoring teams in their division are invited to the state competition, of which Tattnall was the only private school in Macon to qualify.

"We have 1/5 of our school that are actively on the math team," she said.

"I've been on the math team for six years and it's been a wonderful experience," senior co-captain Beijun Desai said. He's one of nine seniors on the varsity math team.

Math Team Coach Carolyn Smothers reads out problems that could make your brain hurt, but for the students, it fuels their passion. For the past five years, they finished as first-runner up.

This year, they put in extra work, hoping it would all add up to a championship.

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"We probably did about three previous tests. The whole month of April was pretty much preparing for this, so it was great seeing all of our hard work pay off," senior Kelly Collins said.

After about an hour and half of testing, they had the highest cumulative score, making them state champions.

"We all had our jaws dropped. It was just an amazing experience," sophomore Pathik Desai said.

"I've been going to the state meet since I was a freshman and we've never quite come out on top until this year, so it was awesome to have everything wrap up and be first place my senior year," senior captain Colleen Molton said.

"I have special years every year, but this one is pretty special. These nine seniors have been with me for six years, so we're very close. I love them, and hopefully they love me," Smothers said.

"Going on math meets every year, spending time with my friends, spending time with Mrs. Smothers, it was like the best experience I could ever have and I will truly miss it," Beijun Desai said.

Tattnall's math team won state three times before in the Georgia Independent School Association, in 2010, 2011, and 2012. This is their first win in the Georgia High School Association, which includes both private and public schools.

Of the three seniors on the team, two are headed to Georgia Tech in Atlanta and one to the University of Georgia in Athens.

But Mrs. Smothers and the rest of the team aren't going to stop at this win.

“I have seven upcoming seniors, and while the members of the class of 2019 were outstanding, I expect great success moving forward,” Smothers said.

-Pepper Baker, 13WMAZ

“I HAVE SEVEN UPCOMING SENIORS, AND WHILE THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2019 WERE OUTSTANDING, I EXPECT GREAT SUCCESS MOVING FORWARD.” -MRS. CAROLYN SMOTHERS

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TSA BASEBALL WINS BACK-TO-BACK STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS The Tattnall Square Academy Trojans (35-3) swept their series with Savannah Christian (11-0, 11-1) to win the GHSA Private A State Championship in Savannah May 21. This is the Trojans 3rd title since joining the GHSA and 11th state championship title in 21 years.

The statement from assistant coach Kevin Brown is just as motivating today as it was some 11 years ago when Brown spoke to former player and now Assistant Coach, Jordan Brooks.

“He said to EXPECT PERFECTION and ACCEPT ONLY EXCELLENCE,” Tattnall Square Academy head baseball

PHOTO BY JOHNNY MULLIS

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coach Joey Hiller said. “That goes to the absolute core of who we are at Tattnall. When he said that, I was like, ‘ding-ding-ding.’ THAT IS THE FOUNDATION OF THIS PROGRAM. We will continue to use that.”

After winning the Class 1A Private state championship in 2018, the Trojans expected perfection and rolled to another championship in 2019, the school’s 11th baseball championship in their history. And with the exception of one extrainning loss during spring break to Calvary Christian of Columbus, Tattnall nearly rolled through the regular season undefeated.

When the postseason came, they

received a first-round bye. Then they swept Athens Christian in the second round, then needed three games to eliminate Strong Rock Christian and Hebron Christian in back-to-back rounds before sweeping Savannah Christian in the championship series.

The Trojans finished the season 34-3 and made history. Under Hiller, no single Tattnall Square class had played for four state baseball titles in a row – until last year.

“EVERY YEAR AT TATTNALL, IT’S

EXPECTED TO WIN A STATE BASEBALL TITLE,” said Trey Ham, the team’s

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catcher last season and one of the seniors who played for a state title every year of his career. “A lot of it is because of the tradition under Coach Hiller. WE WORKED NONSTOP TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN.” The Trojans won state titles in 2016, 2018 and 2019. They made the semifinals in 2015, their first season of competing in the Georgia High School Association, then they finished as state runner-up in 2017.

Only Class 5A power Loganville can match Tattnall Square’s success during the past five seasons.

“EVERY DAY, WE TRIED TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF OURSELVES, whether it was on the field or off the field,” said pitcher Brooks Gorman, who according to MaxPreps was the winningest high school pitcher in the nation last year with 15 victories.

“We stepped onto the field and wanted to be perfect. If we worked for that, excellence was going to come out of it. I heard that statement from Coach Brown a few times last year.”

Hiller was especially proud of the senior leadership. He said they helped keep the younger players focused and got things done, especially when Strong Rock Christian and Hebron Christian gave the Trojans all they could handle in the postseason.

"IT WAS A GREAT YEAR, EVERYTHING WE WANTED IT TO BE. WE SET THE BAR HIGH ALL THE TIME.” -COACH JOEY HILLER

“We impressed upon those guys and we wanted them to know that was not how we played ball,” Hiller said of the postseason losses. “We told them they needed to fix it. And they did.”

Tattnall met Savannah Christian in the state championship series, a rematch from 2017 that Savannah Christian won.

But the Trojans swept, outscoring the Raiders 22-1 in the two games.

“It was a great year, everything we wanted it to be,” Hiller said. “We set the bar high all the time.”

And excellence comes.

-Tim Morse, Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine

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SPOTLIGHTS WHY I'LL MISS TSA

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I love Tattnall so much. Now that I am closing this chapter of my life, I will miss the friendly atmosphere! I love how Tattnall has treated me over the years. I have made so many friendships that will last a lifetime, and I couldn’t be more thankful for it. Thank you, Tattnall!.

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What I am going to miss most about Tattnall is the atmosphere it offers. Tattnall is a place with a feel that gives everybody the opportunity to feel at home. Tattnall has been my home for five years, and I am sad that it is my time to go. All the teachers, students, and faculty have made my time here so special and something that I will never forget.

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The atmosphere is unlike any other.

Nowhere else can you find people who all want a student to excel and succeed.

Tattnall Square Academy is one of a kind and a Christ-centered family.

Tattnall has been my family and home for fourteen years, and I can’t imagine not going to school here anymore. I will miss all my amazing friends, whether they are fellow seniors, juniors, or sophmores. I will miss my awesome teachers. When they weren’t pushing me academically, they were pushing me spiritually. I will miss my sweet Tattnall family and the contagious atmosphere. I will love you forever, Tattnall.

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Tattnall has given me the best friends I could have ever asked for and an education that I feel has truly prepared me for the next stage of my life. I will definitely miss knowing that the teachers here care equally about my education and my spiritual journey.

I will miss the people most of all. I love all of my teachers and every student here, along with the Christian environment. I tried my best to speak to everyone and get to know them the best I could. I want to thank everyone at the Square for making my years so enjoyable.

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The unique traditions that this school has are something that I’ve never been a part of before. I will always miss that.

The thing I will miss most about Tattnall is the family atmosphere. Since I’ve been here, I’ve felt love and support from both my teachers and classmates. Tattnall has truly become my home.

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LOWER SCHOOL ADOPTS NEW MOTTO This year, our lower school staff has adopted the motto SALT AND LIGHT. You will see this in various places around the school throughout the year. We would like to share this motto with you and explain our plan and purpose for the year.

Our adopted verse is Matthew 5:13-16: You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Our goal is to work together as a staff to allow God to use us as SALT AND LIGHT for our students. Salt both preserves and brings out the best. Our prayer is to bring out the best in our students each day and to be their encouragers as they learn and grow under our guidance.

We also hope to be shining examples of God's love, grace, and mercy. We want to lead the way and shine the light on Jesus. Our prayer is to use our gifts and talents to bring glory to God as we work together for the purpose of teaching your children both academically and spiritually.

SUSANNAH ALLEN Assistant Head of School Lower School Director

GISA HONORS TATTNALL’S JAMES MASSEY AS MASTER TEACHER

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Each year the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) recognizes independent school teachers who exhibit best practices in the classroom.

Tattnall Square Academy is proud to announce James Massey as GISA’s 2018 Master Teacher.

Coach Massey represents TSA as a strong, innovative, and creative teacher who is well respected for his leadership.

detailed application along with five letters of recommendation.

Applicants must also submit a portfolio of three tangible examples of outstanding work related to the classroom and to sharing and collaborating with other educators. The final part of the application is an unedited video of the candidate’s classroom teaching utilizing best practices.

To be accepted into GISA’s Master Teacher program, candidates must submit a

Congratulations, Coach Massey, and thank you for all you give to TSA!

TSA ALUMNI MAKING A DIFFERENCE ON & OFF THE FIELD

ASHLEIGH MORTON (‘18) had a successful freshman

year at Georgia Southern as a member of the Eagles’ softball team. The walk-on pitcher led the team in victories and was second in games started and complete games.

ALLIE GORDON (‘18) was named the National Christian

College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Mid-East Co-Player of the Year. The Belhaven University freshman accumulated 71 points to tie Summer Collins of Kentucky Christian to earn Co Mid-East Player of the Year honors.

"Allie was a great addition to our program this year...She is a great young lady who will have a huge career here," said Head Softball coach Kevin Griffin.

- Dylan Foley, Belhaven Blazers

MARY CATHERINE SIKES (‘10) is entering her fifth year at Piedmont Academy in Monticello, where she is the Athletic Director. Sikes also serves as the athletic trainer for the sports teams at Piedmont. This is an area she has a true passion for.

Her role as the school’s athletic director does set her apart from many peers in the coaching profession. First she certainly is one of the youngest athletic directors in the area as well as the state. Sikes also realizes she is a trendsetter as a female athletic director.

“It is stressful, but there is a lot that goes into athletics that people don’t see,” Sikes said. “I’m so blessed to have a strong group of coaches that can help me when I have to delegate certain aspects of a normal athletic director job.”

Sikes attended Georgia College in Milledgeville for her bachelor of science in athletic training, then Mercer University as an athletic training graduate student where she worked with the 2014 Southern Conference women’s soccer championship team and earned a Master’s in Education Leadership.

-The Monticello News

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ALUMNI

BRENT JONES (‘15) graduated with a BA in

Musical Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College. Before graduating, Brent was already working in the Off-Broadway scene in NYC. He spent two years performing as RJ in Addy & Uno, a role he originated from the first workshop. He also served as the stage manager for the final 8 weeks of long time NYC shows, NEWSical the Musical and The Marvelous Wonderettes. Currently, he is the Production Stage Manager for A Musical About Star Wars.

Hayley Connor(‘11) is a news producer at WLOS in

Asheville, NC. Over the summer, she received an Emmy Nomination for her work with News 13 This Morning.

They were nominated for their coverage of the passing of Reverend Billy Graham.

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JOE MAGNAN ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR Lori Pitts Moylan Tattnall Square Academy was proud to welcome back alumnus Lori Pitts Moylan as the speaker for commencement services and announce her as the 2019 Joe Magnan Alumnus of the Year.

Moylan is no stranger to speaking at high school graduations. In 2005, Lori addressed her TSA classmates as the Valedictorian. She broke from tradition with her original, refreshing and memorable speech. Specifically naming each member of the class of 2005, she cited each person’s admirable qualities, noting what she had learned from them.

As a Tattnall Trojan, Lori was very involved. She was on the debate team, quiz bowl team, yearbook staff and was a National Merit Finalist. Upon graduation, Lori attended Georgetown University and graduated from Mercer University with a BA in Business Administration in 2009.

Lori lives in Washington, DC where she works for Facebook’s external affairs team as the Public Policy Manager. She helps manage the company’s relationships with research and advocacy organizations. Prior to Facebook, she spent her first decade in Washington working at three think tanks, the American Enterprise Institute, the Mercatus Center, and the R Street Institute.

Her writings have appeared in numerous outlets, including National Affairs, National Review, and the Weekly Standard. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Andrew, and their three children.

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ALUMNI

ALUMNI UPDATES WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR UPDATE IN OUR ALUMNI NOTES SECTION? EMAIL YOUR INFORMATION TO ALYSSA.HUNTT@TATTNALL.ORG WITH A HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTO!

CATHERINE HILL BRALEY (’09) married Spencer Braley

in 2014. Their son was born November 2015, and he will be starting 3K at Tattnall this fall.

He is very excited to start school where mommy went to school. She practiced for 6 years as an RN at Navicent Health on the surgical oncology floor. Both she and her husband enrolled into Masters degree programs at the same time. They completed their 2 year Masters programs while both working full time and having a toddler at home. She graduated with her Masters degree from Georgia College in May 2019, and started practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in June 2019 at Central Ga Cancer Care.

DR. JOHN BROWN (‘79) became the new

senior pastor at Tuckston United Methodist Church in Athens as of June 23.

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KAYLA MORGAN (‘16) was one of three people chosen

for the Double Dawgs program for Child Life. This upcoming fall and spring, she will be interning full time at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia under certified child life specialists as well as taking classes at Augusta University. “Hospitals can be scary, especially when you’re a kid! It’s so vital to provide children and families with the support they need and to let kids just be kids— even if they’re in the hospital!

SHAWVER ADAMS (‘14) married Hannah Clark on

December 29, 2018 in High Point, North Carolina. Shawver has just completed his first year at Elon University School of Law where he was on the Dean's List each trimester.

ABBY CLAY COHEN (‘12) and Josh Cohen were married June 22, 2019 at The Terminal Station in downtown Macon. Abby graduated Summa Cum Laude from Georgia Southern University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. The couple resides in Atlanta, where she is the store manager for Ginny Marie’s Boutique, and he is a digital marketing analyst with the Watauga Group.

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ALUMNI HEATHER BOWEN ('06) received the GLRS

(Georgia Learning Resources System) 2019 Special Educator of the Year Award.

LOGAN SIMMONS (‘18), former TSA short stop, was named Phillies Minor League Hitter of the Month for August 2019. He posted a .278/.398/.646 slash line, going 22-for-79 with two doubles, three triples, seven home runs, 19 RBI, 19 runs scored, 13 walks and three stolen bases in 24 games during August. He led all New York-Penn League hitters with a 1.044 OPS (min. 80 PA) and was tied for first in home runs last month. He finished the 2019 season ranked first in slugging percentage (.520), tied for second in home runs (12) and fifth in OPS (.853) in the New York-Penn League.

He was selected by the Phillies in the sixth round of the June 2018 draft.

-Phillies - A Fan's View

PHOTO BY TAMMIE REIBSOME

LAUREN BURDGE THOMAS (‘00) has been serving as the worship

leader at Radiant Church in Macon since 2016. Her husband ZACH THOMAS ('97) owns Zach Thomas Vending and runs the vending at the Rest Areas in Bibb and Monroe County. He serves as a representative for the committe of blind vendors for the state of Georgia.

Their children, Abbie and Alex, attend TSA and they love being a part of the Tattnall family!

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JENNA GEARY HOUSTON (‘01) and Jason Houston were

married on August 10, 2018 in St. Augustine Beach, Florida surrounded by beloved friends and family. They “mini-mooned” in Longboat Key, Florida. They reside in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Jenna is employed through Gwinnett Medical Center and works as the Head Athletic Trainer for a large 7A high school, and Jason is employed through a private company working as an Insurance Adjuster for independent tractor trailer companies.

TRISTEN BENNETT (‘15) graduated with honors with

a 3.6 GPA from Mercer University in May 2019 with a B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Chemistry and a Minor in Biology. He will be starting class in the fall of 2019 to obtain a Masters Degree in Health Administration, while working in Mercer's graduate assistant program.

He is also currently studying for the MCAT to apply to Mercer's Medical school.

ANNA DOOLEY (‘13) was recently featured in VoyageATL as a trailblazer. She wrote about her business, Golden Rebel Creative, and the journey of finding and pursuing her passion.

"I prayed about it and felt that the only way to truly know if photography was my calling would be to go all in. So, I promptly quit my day job and dove headfirst into being my own boss and rocking the photography biz. So, here I am, wading the waters of photography and loving every chance I get to meet new people and capture their stories."

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Tattnall Square Academy

Homecoming 2019 Friday, Friday, October October 11 11

Alumni Picnic Friday, October 11 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Practice Football Field 111 Trojan Trail Macon, GA 31210

Alumni Games FOOTBALL OCTOBER 12 11:00 A.M.

SOFTBALL OCTOBER 12 2:00 P.M.

BASKETBALL DECEMBER 14

BASEBALL MARCH 22

SOCCER TBD

ALUMNI, IT'S

PAR-TEE

TIME

TO BENEFIT TSA'S

ANNUAL FUND!

THE BRICKYARD MAY 5, 2020 • 1:00 P.M.

GET IN ON THE FUN!

VISIT BIT.LY/TSAGOLFTOURNAMENT

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER.

IMPACT REPORT

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ecause of our faithful and generous donors like you, 2018-2019 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 $781,948.54 (including Annual Fund, Capital Campaign, and GOAL).

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

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

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.

BRANDI FOUNTAIN, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

2018-2019 ANNUAL FUND GIVING LEGACY SOCIETY $10000 TO $100000 Andy and Michelle Bacchus Robert and Jessica Betzel Bland Roofing Company Bryant Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc Morris and Stacy Carr Pharmaceutical Dimensions E.J. Grassman Trust Bubber and Kathryn Epps Robby and Brandi Fountain Grant and Gina Greenwood John and Katie Hankinson Mark and Christy Rowland Shawn and Ashley Scott Trojan Legion GOLDEN CIRCLE $5000 TO $9999 Sterling and Mickie Bailey Tom and Cathy Baugh Ronnie and Cherie Bland Bo and Tina Brindley Scott and Beth Brown Delta Air Lines Foundation Sylvia Greenwood Bryan and Stacy Hinson Rhonda and Wayne Perry Steve and Phyllis Stone Karen and Lee Swann Wells Fargo VISIONARIES CIRCLE $2500 TO $4999 Justin and Susan Bankston Ron Chipman Community Foundation of Central Georgia Mike Foster

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Tattnall Square Academy Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Mark Morgan Matt and Joy Reno Chris and Mary Wolfe HEADMASTER'S CIRCLE $1000 TO $2499 Rodney and Linda Anderson Darren and Stacy Berkner Robert Betzel JH Cockfield Brent and Holly Collins John and Dottie Davis Gary and Linda Destree Jonas and Mildred Endreson Brad and Gina Fink James and Annette Ford Tom Harrington Ortho Georgia Barney and Lynn Hester Angie and Jay Hilliard Gene and Shirley Kitchings Kroger James Lambert Amanda Malcom Tonya and Jeff McClure Bill and Ann McGehee Raytheon GIGA Creative Coatingz Tate and Stephanie Morris Gary and Betty Musolf Dan Pittman, Inc Mark Pitts Diversified Recycling McGriff Insurance

Gifts dated: 6.1.18 - 5.31.19

TRUE BLUE $500 TO $999 Amazon Smile Industrial Steel & Machinery, Inc. Tom and Mardi Bass David and Kathy Blankenship Middle Georgia Concert Band Greg and Melisa Clay Glenn and Jennifer Cook Roy and Carol Etheridge Steve and Laura Ford Macon Bibb County Industrial Authority Fountain Enterprises Daniel and Patricia Fussell John and Andrea Fyke Yancey and Angela Houston Bill and Joan Ivey Sherida Jacobs Richard and Sandy Kahley Lanier and Glenn Kelley Terry and Beverly Layson George and Lynn Monk Carolyn and Tom Smothers Michael and Jenny Stubbs Rampage Solutions, LLC Michael and Barbara Winget BLUE AND GOLD $250 TO $499 Erin and Jonathan Atkinson Kevin and Connie Baggarley Ron and Sharmon Bartholomew Jim and Anya Bloodworth Jennifer and Tony Boland Benefit Analysts, Inc Pat and Stephan Cheek Cadence Bank Paul Durden

Gifts dated: 6.1.18 - 5.31.19 Joe Ethridge Charles and Joy Floyd Jamie and Cindy Gibson Jay and Angelia Gillis Shirley Greenway Matthew Griffin Janet Haley Lon and Judy Hankinson Jay and Melanie Hawthorne Barbara and Prestley Hayslip Wes and Tiffany Herndon Joey and Cristy Hiller Ted Hinson Jean Holland Team Sports Jamie and Susan Hulett Windle and Patricia Johnson Jon and Misty Kitchens Michael and Karmen Knapp John and Martha Mathews Todd and Kasey McInnis Beth and Paul McKnight Frank Morris Dave and Brandy Neubauer Randy and Donna Shaw Brannen and Jenny Smith Dennis and Tina Smith Michael and Casey Smith Don and Dee Stanley Debbie and Kevin Tanner Caleb and Gaylyn Vinson Bank of the Ozarks Brandon and Jessie Winget TROJAN CIRCLE $100 TO $249 Chuck and Lynne Adams Shirley Adler Tyler and Katie Aldridge Donnie and Susannah Allen Rennie and Jan Atkinson Angela Bagwell Kevin and Debbie Ball Chuck and Kim Bankston Kevin and Brittany Barrett David and Angie Barwick Joseph and Susan Bateham Benevity Community Impact Fund and American Endowment Foundation Servpro Justin and Hollie Bradley Patsy Bridgeman John Brown Sue Bullington Alexander Burgand Lori Campbell Ernie and Jeanie Campbell Robert and Stacy Chambers Dennis Coffman Russ and Kim Criswell Todd and Nina Damron Hardy and Renee Daughtry Victor and Susan Davidson Tucker Dunaway Robert and Deborah Dunn Jae and Christine Epps

2018-2019 ANNUAL FUND GIVING

Richard Evans Scott and Angel Field Ruiyun Fu and Yucheng Zhang Garry and PattiGarretson Gahrett Gaylord Mike and Virginia Ginn Melanie Gorman Gottwals Books Frank and Laura Green Shinichi Hagino Jeffrey and Christy Hallman Susan Hamlin Keith and Rhonda Hardy Carl Heller Julian and Tammy Hentze Clay and Amy Hicks Lance and Elizabeth Hilliard Colm and Alison Hoban Richie and Lesley Hodgin Linton and Janelle Holleman Lynn and Melinda Hooven Bill Houstand Fay Howell Eric and Lindsay Huff Robert and Robin Hutchinson Jimmy and Maebelle Joyner Larry and Kathy Keen Eddie and Deborah Kelley Bryan and Jennifer Kemp Kenneth and Debbie Kitchens Denise Lester Jeff and Carole Long Loo Loosier Stacey and Rebecca Lumley Edward and Barbara Lunsford Donald McDaniel Jan Miller Something Special DM Jonathan and Jennifer Moore John and Donna Morgan Craig and Chelsea Morse Van and Ginger Murphy Nicki Leigh Neufeld Annette Owens Jieun Park and Kilsung Kang Robert Patterson Billy and Donna Paul Lucy Peavy Bradley and Amy Poland John Rawls Britton and Ansley Rawls Craig and Ashley Ray The Rogers Agency, Inc Fazolis Brad and Jodi Sappe Wayne and Fran Shaw Vaughan and Courtney Silvernail Jarvis and Shandolyn Smith Mark and Liane Snow Chris and Cindy Stephens Barry and Carolyn Stuart Ben and Evelyn Stuart Mark and Ann Swaim Joe and Claire Swaim Yugo and Satoko Takada Rick and Penny Talton

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IMPACT REPORT Margaret Tedders Jane Tuten Cathy Veal Rob and Tey Warnock Bryan Way Todd and Daphne Whetsel Tim and Belinda Whitfield Darren and Sharon Willis FRIENDS $1 TO $99 Courtney Cannon Absher Erica Adams Harry and Terry Avant Tonya Avant Sarah Banter Tracy and Joanna Barfield Laura Bartow Lauren Battle Brad and April Beasley Andrew and Casey Belknap Miles Benson Holli and Tommy Berg Brian and Christina Bowker Jim and Julie Bragg Jeanne Brewer Joshua and Deana Brewer Richard and Michelle Bridgeman Ross and Candace Bridges Wesley and Amy Brown Jody and Emily Burnett Terry Burney Robbie and Dawn Burns Carolyn Cauley Ben and Sarah Chancellor Keith and Laura Childs Abby Clay Joana Cohen Peter and Beth Coon C.R. and J.H. Daughtry Brian and Laura Davidson Nancy and Donnie Davidson James and Jessica Davis Wayne and Beverly Davis James Dennard Jerry and Jana Dingmore Miscellanous Donations

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Gifts dated: 6.1.18 - 5.31.19 Scott and Ginny Dopson Alan Doss Paula and Terry Douthit Michael and Mardi Drake Kellie and Ross Eaton Nicky Evans Craig and Tammy Everidge James and Beverly Finney Christopher and Christy Fiveash Patricia Flanders David and Lezlee Flanders Steve and Melia Foxworth Nicholas and Amy Gibson Charles Gilbert Octavia Glawson RC Glover John and Tracy Gray Kevin and Stephanie Grinstead Mike and Debra Grizzard Terry and Kim Ham Wanda Giles Hamrick Jay and Brook Hayes Carol Hinson Michael and Brittany Hodge Faye Holston Mary Ann Ingle Erica Jessup Clint and Tara Johnson Chance Jones Chad and Julie Kitchings Nancy Kyte Jimese Lightfoot Julie Long Chad and Kelly Lossiah Dale and Sharon Martin James and Marty Massey Michael and Emily Mathews Amy McAlpin Kyle and Billie McCallum Ethan and Phelicia McCallum Frank and Stephanie McGehee Callie McMichael Robert and Erica McNally Greg and Heather McPipkin Heather Melvin '98 Jeff and Michelle Mercer

2018-2019 ANNUAL FUND GIVING Ronald Moore Ginger Morris Dewey and Amanda Morris Matt and Rachel Mosely Dresden and Peter Muncy Mike and Desiree Murray Haley and Kemp Newnam Stephen and Karen Norwood Lori Oakes Robert Ochieng Andy and Anne Oxford Ryan Patterson Janea Phillips Jami Lynn Watson Phillips Otto Reitnauer Jamie Rozier Joshua and Barbee Sale Vasco and Talsha Sanders Bryan and Julie Scott Will and Ivey Scott Mike and Norma Shipley Sue Shoemaker Jeffery and Kristy Skinner Derek Stanley Tracy and Melissa Stille Alan and Molly Suddeth Patrick and Jan Tedders Tom and Donna Terrill Ronnie and Deena Thompson Tammy Toth Ira and Julie Tyson Cassie Waits Dillon Watkins Lew and Leslie Watson LeAnne Weathers Tate and Rebecca White Nicholas and Christy Wilbur Misty Ziglar

Gifts dated: 6.1.18 - 5.31.19 BAND BOOSTERS

Drs. Graham & Curtis Anne Sims

BASEBALL BOOSTERS

551 Circa, LLC ABC Supply Company, Inc Alston Howard Agency, LLC Altera Payroll and Insurance, Inc Beverly B. Sanders, MD Central City Church Chick Fil A Tom Hill Creative Coatingz David Ingle Don’s Towing Service, Inc Dozier Law Firm, LLC Dr. and Dr. Terry Ham Dr. and Mrs. Shawn Scott Dr. Clay Lisenby Drives Plus El Sombrero Elite Environmental Services ENT Center of Central Georgia Epps Brothers Fazolis Five Star Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mazda, Hyundai Five Star Nissan G.A. Faulkner, Jr. Company, Inc. Geico Philanthropic Foundation Grant’s Tire & Auto, LLC H&K Cleaning Hays Service, LLC Industrial Steel &Machinery, Inc. Joey and Sandra McHugh Kala Kunard, MD, LLC Lancaster Tire, LLC Law Office of Connie L Williford Macon Hardwood Michael and Pamela Napier Midsouth Community Federal Credit Union Moccasin Creek Farms Morris Bank Mr. and Mrs. Mike Chumbley Mr. and Mrs. James Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. Ken M. Spears Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Scott Brown Omni Health Solutions, LLC Out of the Parks.info - LLC Performance Center Primary Pediatrics Raffield Tire Masters, Inc SBC Nonprofit Consulting LLC Smaha Orthodontics Sonny’s BBQ Southern Grace Creations Spinen State Farm Foundation Tate Morris Team Sports The Dent Guys, Inc The Sanford Company Thompson Cove, Inc Zaxby’s of Middle GA Basketball Boosters El Sombrero Mikado Baptist Church Ortho Georgia

2018-2019 BOOSTER GIVING

BOOSTERTHON- TROJAN LEGION

Andora Boutique Harrison’s Landscape LLC Industrial Steel & Machinery, Inc. MGTS Lawn Service Midnight Rose Boutique, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert Betzel NextGen Technology Solutions, Inc PJC Restoration

FOOTBALL BOOSTERS

Alex Thigpen Agency, Inc Amos CPA Atlanta Dental Supply Beacon Sales Acquisition Believers Cleaning Braswell E. Collins, Jr. DDS Orthodontics Butler Automotive Group, Inc Cadence Bank Chick Fil A Tom Hill Collins Orthodontist Diversified Recycling Dr. and Mrs. Shawn Scott Dr. Sherida Jacobs Dr. Stephen Turner ENT Center of Central Georgia Fazolis Geico Philanthropic Foundation Grady F. Griffin Grey Goose, LLC Industrial Steel &Machinery, Inc. Jack’s Saw Shop Jackson Automotive Moccasin Creek Farms Morris and Stacy Carr Morris Bank Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Jimmy Joyner Mr. and Mrs. Randy Jones Mr. and Mrs. George B. Monk Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cook Mr. and Mrs. Greg Clay Mr. and Mrs. Ken M. Spears Mr. and Mrs. Prestley Hayslip Mr. and Mrs. Rick Talton Mr. and Mrs. Robert Betzel Mr. Mark Morgan Pet Stop of Central Georgia, LLC PowerCon, LLC (Automated Controls) Primary Eye Care Associates, LLC Rutherford Trophies Scarborough Family Medicine Servpro Sherida Jacobs, DMD, LLC Tate Morris The Fresh Market Three Ten Partners Waites and Foshee

GOLDEN TROJAN

Navicent Health

GOLF BOOSTERS

Hickman Family Holdings LLC Mr. and Mrs. John Rawls Mr. and Mrs. Skip Holloway Mr. Daniel Smith Mr. Edward Harper Mrs. Gretchen Hufler Mrs. Janet Cork

SKEET/CLAY TARGET BOOSTERS Atlanta Dental Supply Brian and Tanya Marsh Classic Firearms

Clay Hole Skeet Club, LLC Darren and Stacy Berkner Dennis and Tina Smith Dr. and Mrs. Shawn Scott Dr. Sherida Jacobs Erin and Jonathan Atkinson Fasteners Supply First Environmental Nationwide Floyd’s Paint & Body Shop, Inc Gerrad and Kimberly Byrd Gilbert Trucking Grant’s Tire and Auto, LLC Howard’s Pawn & Jewelry ISM Jack’s Saw Shop Tony and Jennifer Boland Marsha Bloodworth Mike Adams Towing Mr. and Mrs. Ox Heath Ocmulgee Branch QDMA Pet Stop of Central Georgia, LLC Pond Dam Piping, Ltd Ronnie and Jennifer Campbell Dr. Sherida Jacobs Smaha Orthodontics Southern Commerical Tire Timberhawg Investments, LLC

SOCCER BOOSTERS

Bryant Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc Dr. and Mrs. Shawn Scott Michael and Brenda Wall Mr. and Mrs. Ox Heath Sheridan Construction Company

SOFTBALL BOOSTERS

Andora Boutique Beverly and Edmund Olson Billy and Donna Paul Blues Painting and House Repairs, LLC Brenda Borum Bryant Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc Chick Fil A Tom Hill Conditioned Air Dr. and Mrs. Shawn Scott Epps Brothers Erin and Jonathan Atkinson Fasteners Supply Geico Philanthropic Foundation Georgia Environmental Hair & Nails @ Wesleyan, LLC Harrision’s Body Shop James and Renee Daughtry Jennifer and Tony Boland John and Kathryn Staples Macon Hardwood MGTS Lawn Service Midnight Rose Boutique, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jae Epps Mr. and Mrs. James Oller Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Jason Alewine Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey N. Hallman Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Bland Mr. Mike Foster Rebecca Carpenter SBC Nonprofit Consulting LLC Southern Commerical Tire State Farm Three Oaks Contruction and Development, Inc Waites and Foshee Whitley Furniture Clinic

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IMPACT REPORT

Gifts dated: 6.1.18 - 5.31.19

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 2018-2019 fiscal year beginning June 1, 2018 and ending May 31, 2019.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 income

Tuition K3-12 (78%)

Class & Club (8%) Miscellaneous Fees (2%) Annual Giving (5%) Athletic Income (1%)

2018-2019 ANNUAL FUND GIVING

YOU “TAKE THE CREDIT”

AND CHANGE A LIFE….

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attnall Square Academy is grateful to the 83 individuals (including 9 business owners) who applied for a 2019 Education Tax Credit on behalf of TSA for $186,385. Due to the cap increase to $100 million, all applicants received 100% credit.

These important tax credit dollars provided opportunities for 54 students to attend Tattnall Square Academy as GOAL recipients this year.

Thank you for taking the education tax credit and changing students’ lives!

- 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

Daycare/Summer Daycare (2%) Other Income (1%) Cafeteria (3%)

expenses Salaries, Taxes, & Benefits (46%) Tuition Assistance (24%) Physical Location & Utilities (8%) Academic (8%) Administrative (5%) Financing (3%) Athletic (4%) Cafeteria (2%)

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For more information regarding the Georgia GOAL tax credit program, please visit our website at www.tattnall.org/georgia-goal/ or contact Brandi Fountain in the development office at 478-477-6760 ext. 183.

THANK YOU 2019 GOAL DONORS Charles and Lynne Adams Donnie and Susannah Allen Andrew and Michelle Bacchus Charles and Kimberly Bankston James and Sarah Banter Laura Bartow Thomas and Kathy Baugh William Bennett Robert and Jessica Betzel Ronald and Ronnie Bland Brian and Christina Bowker Larry and Bettina Brindley Jordan Brooks Scott and Beth Brown Bryant Refrigeration Bradford and Alyson Bryant Joseph and Emily Burnett Robert and Stacy Chambers Steve and Pat Cheek Ronald and Sue Chipman Abby Clay Gregory and MeLisa Clay Gerald and Holly Collins Perry and Jennifer Cook Larry and Cathy Crumbley Michael and Selisa Daniell Zack and Brenda Dozier Gary and Colleen Dunagan Tucker and Lucas Dunaway Ross and Kellie Eaton

John and Carol Etheridge Steve and Laura Ford Robby and Brandi Fountain Georgia Dermasurgery Center, Inc. Thomas & Melanie Gorman Frank and Laura Green Shirley Greenway Gordon and Gina Greenwood Kevin and Stephanie Grinstead John and Kathryn Hankinson Keith and Rhonda Hardy William and Jackie Hartley Wes and Tiffany Herndon Joseph and Cristy Hiller Bryan and Stacy Hinson Lynn and Melinda Hooven Sherida Jacobs Clinton and Tara Johnson Chancelor and Caroline Jones Edward and Deborah Kelley Emory and Shirley Kitchings Tony and Julie Long Paul and Elizabeth McKnight Callaway McMichael Robert McNally Jan Miller Walter and Connie Miller George and Lynn Monk John and Donna Morgan

John Morgan Mark Morgan Taylor Morgan David and Stephanie Morris Peter and Dresden Muncy Nicki Neufeld John and Lori Oakes Andy and Anne Oxford Ryan and Christi Patterson Otto and Sharla Reitnauer Matthew and Joy Reno John and Brandy Rogers Joseph Saturna Shawn and Ashley Scott William and Norma Shoemaker Brannen and Jennifer Smith Dennis and Tina Smith Jarvis and Shandolyn Smith Mark and Deborah Stevens Barry and Carolyn Stuart Kevin and Debra Tanner Bryan and Robin Way Steven and Daphne Whetsel John and Amanda Wood Cecilia Yats

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.

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HIGHLIGHTS

1. Tattnall Square Academy officially opened its elementary school Makerspace October 2. The opening marked the culmination of a vision that began last spring. Part of the school’s STEM program, the Makerspace is an exploratory class for students in 1st through 6th grades, encompassing nearly 200 students.

2. Junior Jessica Norwood was nominated and accepted into the Governor’s Honors Program for Mathematics. Jessica was selected based on her essay responses and interview and spent four weeks this summer at Berry College.

3. Senior Pate Smith was awarded the 2018 Chip Davidson Scholarship. Students in 11th and 12th grades are eligible to compete if they have a HOPE GPA of 3.5 or higher, are currently enrolled in a minimum of two AP or honors courses, have participated in a varsity sport during the previous year, and have been involved in at least one school club or activity during the previous year.

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4. Senior William Stubbs was named a Georgia Scholar by the Georgia Department of Education. Students eligible for Georgia Scholar recognition are high school seniors who exhibit excellence in all phases of school life.

5. TSA's Varsity Clay Target Team won GISA General Division State Runner Up out of 11 general division schools. Out of 31 teams between both divisions, TSA finished 4th. The team score, from the three highest scores, was 807/900 targets.

6. Lt. James, TSA's CHAMPS teacher, chose Jacob Berkner's CHAMPS essay as the best from all of his schools. This is the third time a Tattnall student has been chosen in four years. Jacob presented his essay at Mercer University.

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7. Two TSA students, Kelly Collins and Trey Ham, won Golden Eagle Awards for mathematics and athletics respectively.

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TROJANS, COME OUT TO PLAY! "CUT ME OUT & SNAP A PIC WITH ME!" -FLAT TROY

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 ALYSSA.HUNTT@TATTNALL.ORG.

@TATTNALLTROJANS #TROJANTRAILS

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