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From the head of school Dr. Brenda Shuman-Riley

Contributors Stephanie English Brandi Fountain Caitlin Carpenter Katlyn Guin Stacy Hinson

Photographers Lee McDavid Margeaux Jackson Copeland (‘03)

INSIDE THE SQUARE is published for the families and friends of Tattnall Square Academy.

Tattnall Square Academy’s commitment to executing exceptionality in all aspects is evident in our inaugural issue of “Inside the Square” magazine. Lifelong learning, preservation of traditions, forward thinking, and philanthropic spirit are hallmarks of the school.

The sense of unlimited possibilities is reflected in the diverse accomplishments of our alumni.

Graduates remark on the depth of connections established with faculty. As new faces are added to the faculty and staff, those meaningful relationships will continue to deepen. New heights are reached as new initiatives are implemented, as shown through the STEM program. Indicative of the high standards set by all academic programs, the math teams soar under the tutelage of Mrs. Carolyn Smothers. The Abby Hinson Memorial Playground will serve as a visual reminder of the everlasting impact of students on the school’s past, present, and future mission.

The school belongs to everyone, and it is primarily through the generous donations to our Annual Fund that the school continues to prosper and transform the lives of families. Such partnerships are paramount to our mission, and we look forward to many years of sustained growth. Thank you for your passion, your support, and your dedication to TSA. We are the Best of the Best because of you.

Sincerely, Dr. Brenda Shuman-Riley Head of School

Tattnall Square Academy 111 Trojan Trail, Macon, GA 31210 478-477-6760 www.tattnall.org

TSA Mission Statement

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.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it: Proverbs 22:6

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I can do all this through him who gives me strength : Philippians 4:13

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abby hinson memorial playground Shown above is a digital rendering of the new Abby Hinson Memorial Playground.

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Written by Brandi Fountian, Director of Development

hat’s in a name? For instance, the name Abigail means “father’s joy” or “source of joy.” God is always in the details, even in the names we are given. How appropriate is the Hebrew meaning detailed above for cherished former student, Abby Hinson?

Tattnall has always been a part of Abby’s life since her mother began teaching here. Abby began school at Tattnall at the tender age of four years old. Her 4K teacher, Susannah Allen, remembers her as “being such a free spirit, who loved nature and art. She had a precious giggle and infectious smile. She was unique in the fact that she was her own individual early on and was confident about it.”

Her giggle and smile were a source of joy for so many!

Tragically, on July 24, 2014, as she was celebrating her 17th birthday and preparing to start her senior year, her young life was taken too soon.

During the 2014-2015 school year, the Tattnall family along with Abby’s family, worked together to come up with a way to keep her memory and special source of joy alive.

The final idea was to update the elementary playground and equipment. Playgrounds, especially swings, were a favorite past time for Abby, and she would spend many hours on them after school with her friends. Because our playground is in need of refurbishing, it was the perfect fit. A committee was formed and work began on planning the large project. The playground company that was eventually chosen actually utilizes recycled material for their equipment, which was important to Abby.

Since she also loved art and keeping in line with the recycling theme, the TSA art department began an art project that involved every student in the school participating in the creation of the playground. The students created art from recycled bottle tops, and every

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family began saving bottle tops from all household items for the project. Most importantly, every single student took part in putting them together, from the preschoolers to the seniors. The art will decorate the entrance to the playground and the fence surrounding the area. This addition brings a little more of Abby’s vivacious personality to life.

“I can hear her laugh and see her smile,” said Joyce Farmer, one of Abby’s former teachers. “She was unique in so many ways, but what made her stand out was her playfulness, her creativity, her joy for life. I am thankful that we can remember Abby’s sweet heart and spirit in building the playground in her memory.”

In order to add one more touch of Abby to the playground, several of her close friends will be adding a mural on the wall behind the faculty seating area. The mural will include a collage of some of Abby’s art work. Our prayer is that the playground will become a place of comfort for all who knew Abby. Our hope is that all of the precious little ones who will forever fill that space with laughter and joy get a little glimpse into Abby’s infectious personality and constant joy.

“Abby loved to run and sing and doodle and read,” said Rebecca Winget, one of Abby’s best friends. “She was always so fun and brave. She was so smart!! She was a great listener and always gave the best hugs when you were sad. She always had your back, and when you needed a friend she was there. She was brave, she was free and she was beautiful. I’m so thankful for the friendship that we shared, and I’ll always miss her!”

To get a glimpse of Abby’s infectious personality and constant joy for yourself, please join us for the dedication of the Abby Hinson Memorial Playground on Sept. 1, 2015.

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I can hear her laugh and see her smile. She was unique in so many ways, but what made her stand out was her playfulness, her creativity, her joy for life. I am thankful that we can remember Abby’s sweet heart and spirit in building the playground in her memory.

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Written by Stephanie English, Director of Marketing and Development Assistant and Caitlin Carpenter, Advancement & Marketing Intern

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TEM. The acronym is constantly being used in conversations surrounding education, but what exactly does it mean for our students?

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are at the forefront of the education conversation these days. A majority of jobs, current and future, will require a mastery of one or more of the four components included in STEM education. It is vital that children of all ages not only be exposed to these subjects in isolation, but benefit from curriculums that integrate STEM into their everyday learning, introducing basic concepts of science, technology, engineering and math at younger ages. This curriculum hopes to help students grasp and master these concepts, using them as they navigate through their middle and high school years.

Earlier this school year, two Tattnall faculty members were selected to take part in a STEM training course from August 2014 to May 2015 that will directly impact STEM certification for Tattnall Square Academy.

One faculty member attended a program hosted at the University of Georgia, including guest speakers such as the Dean of Engineering and engineering and science students. The program demonstrated how science can become more realistic and how to get more students involved in the classroom. STEM education provides teamwork skills and allows students to step up and show leadership skills.

Another faculty member, Julie Scott, the lower school Science and Discovery teacher, also participated in the program, attending courses in Douglasville.

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g Minds “My hope is that this opportunity will help me develop strategies for teaching that guide my lesson planning and instruction to make learning more meaningful and relevant to my students,” Scott said. “Through STEM lessons, students are able to integrate the four disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics into real-world experiences.

They become critical thinkers and problem solvers and are encouraged to develop other 21st century skills like teamwork, collaboration, creativity and communication. I am really excited about taking what I will learn through this training and implementing it in our Elementary Science Lab as well as our Discovery program.”

Scott implemented her STEM training through several design challenges including designing a coffee mug that insulated its contents and a bridge created with toothpicks and marshmallows.

Through these design challenges, STEM education allows students to find their own answer to problems instead of being spoon fed the information. The students have to research the scientific principles behind the project, and then design, test and present the model. With STEM education, all of the students benefit from the design challenges.

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If the student learns from his or her failures, then the failures become learning opportunities. - Julie Scott

“There are no winners,” Scott said. “If you learn something from the other groups presenting, the challenge has been successful.

If the student learns from his or her failures, then the failures become learning opportunities.”

The biggest impact from STEM training for the students at Tattnall is that students become very engaged, and the principles they learn endure because they have discovered the information on their own. Through trial and error, the students learn to create and implement what they are learning in the classroom into tangible objects.

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Written by Caitlin Carpenter, Advancement & Marketing Intern

hen the topic of math arises in Middle Georgia, Carolyn Smothers’ math teams are at the top of the list. The teams are composed of students from her problem solving classes. Next year, approximately 65 students will be enrolled in the classes, making them an official part of the math team.

Teams consist of four students, and multiple teams can participate at a meet. Whoever scores the highest in the math classes participates on the team. Smothers coaches a JV team, two varsity teams, a middle school team and a team composed of third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders.

These teams prepare tirelessly for the math meets in order to compete at the highest level. The elementary students, although they don’t have a specific class, give their time after school to practice for the meets. This hard work is paying off as Tattnall becomes synonymous with high achievement in math in Macon.

“I like that Tattnall is the math school,” Smothers said. “We often do better than the other private schools in the area in math meets. We are beginning to get the reputation for a strong math background. One family is transferring from another private school to come to TSA strictly for the math program.”

Because of its prominence in the community, the math team

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at TSA fosters strong relationships, spending countless hours preparing for meets. The team goes to 17 meets throughout the school year, facing all of the schools in GHSA A, including FPD, Stratford and Mount de Sales. Between the varsity, JV and middle school teams, Tattnall won approximately 30 trophies, both for individuals and for the team overall, during the 201415 school year. However, the meets aren’t always divided by classification, and TSA competes against 6A schools, improving the team by competing against such larger institutions.

“When you bring the trophy home, the students’ first question is ‘when is the next meet’?” Smothers said. “Being on the team gives the students a sense of accomplishment and self-worth, and I want that to be attainable for everyone.”

Part of that attainability comes from Smothers’ goal to have every student at Tattnall qualify for the math team. The math team is good for Tattnall because it helps students to strive.

Smothers said the math team is not just for geniuses. She said the math team is a popular part of the Tattnall culture and wearing the math team jersey is like a status symbol in the halls of TSA. The need to strive doesn’t stop when the students leave TSA. Smothers said every single one of her students leave high school well prepared for college. One student in particular credits Smothers with her success at Georgia Tech.

Carolyn Smothers was the recipient of the 2014 Dwight Love Award. This award exemplifies Smothers’ excellence in her profession, generosity beyond Tattnall and promotion of the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics and its mission.

Smothers has worked at Tattnall for 31 years, and she is best known for her championship math teams.

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It [college] has been one of the biggest struggles I have ever faced in my life, but I have learned so much and wouldn’t trade it for the world. You were the biggest inspiration for me at Tattnall, and I honestly owe all of my success to you. -Lindsey Murphy (‘11)

“I will be graduating next semester, May 2015, and I cannot thank you enough for pushing me and making sure I made the decision to attend Georgia Tech’” said Lindsey Murphy, a TSA alumnus. “I will say it has been one of the biggest struggles I have ever faced in my life, but I have learned so much and wouldn’t trade it for the world. You were the biggest inspiration for me at Tattnall, and I honestly owe all of my success to you. I hope everything is fantastic with you and your family.

Thank you for everything!”

Math team pushes the students to their fullest potential, and as evidenced by Murphy, this inspires the students to succeed well past high school and college. Smothers said the math team pushes her as well.

She taught Algebra II and Geometry at TSA for 23 years before she asked for the problem solving classes. The classes came as a result of a self-study done in conjunction with the accreditation for the school a decade ago. Through the self-study, the faculty discovered the biggest deficit at TSA was critical thinking skills.

“I developed a course with no syllabus or book, just a concentration on critical thinking skills,” Smothers said. “Critical thinking occurs when solving math problems, and the classes turned into the math team. It revitalized my entire career, and I am learning new things everyday.”

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I’ll miss the love and support from the faculty that always made me feel at home. I will miss the bond that I shared with my teammates on the basketball team and the bond I share with Ms.Dykes. She has always been a motivator and mentor to me when I needed it and has always taken care of any needs that I had. She has a heart like no other here and, even though she’s my teacher, we have a friendship that will be deeply missed.

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I will miss being so close to all my teachers and how much of a family we are at Tattnall. The teachers are always willing to help you when you need it. I will miss the coaches always being there and pushing me to do my best in whatever I do, even in school work.

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I will miss how much of a family we are at Tattnall.

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The teachers never failed to show me the love of jesus.

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What I’ll miss the most about Tattnall are the teachers. All of my teachers genuinely cared about not only me and my grades but also my spirituality. They never failed to show me the love of Jesus, and I’m forever thankful for that!!

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I will definitely miss the teachers and the family atmosphere everybody surrounds you with on a daily basis, as well as, the friendships made while playing sports. I will miss winning three state championships in baseball, Star Wars with Miss Dykes, Lion King with Mrs. Kitchings and the talent show with the junior dancers.

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welcome to Tattnall

attnall Square Academy welcomes three new teachers into the Trojan family in the upcoming 2015-16 school year.

Callie McMichael will teach honors Anatomy and Physiology, physical education and serve as the assistant girl’s basketball coach. McMichael will be the head coach for TSA’s new volleyball team, as well. Kurt Dzwonkowski will teach secondary math and will help coach the soccer teams at TSA. Ashley Scott will teach middle school science and robotics and serve as the cheerleading coach. Melanie Gorman will be teaching first grade.

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I am most excited about working at Tattnall because I too attended a private school for my entire elementary, middle, and high school career. I enjoy the small class sizes and the ‘family-like’ feel. I am looking forward to starting my teaching career here at Tattnall!

When I am not working on campus, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I have one niece and two nephews and a lot of my ‘free’ time is spent visiting and playing with them. When I am not with friends or family, I enjoy reading and catching up on my favorite television shows!

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I am very excited about teaching three separate AP courses. It is a great opportunity to work with some bright and dedicated students. Coming from the middle school level, it has been a while since I have worked with older students. I’m looking forward to the challenge.

Kurt DZWONKOWSKI

When I’m not on campus, I love to play and coach soccer. I work at a youth soccer club called Central Georgia Soccer Complex. I have worked there for seven years, and I have coached players from the ages of three to nineteen. Currently, I work with the younger players, but I plan to help out with the soccer teams at Tattnall.

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I hope to add robotics and coding into my science curriculum to use in the classroom, not only in an after school club setting. I believe students will gain very useful skills by learning how to code and program in school.

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Ashley Scott

When I’m not working on campus, I love exercising and playing with my dogs. When I have longer breaks, I try to travel as much as possible.

I became a teacher because my mom was a teacher, and it seemed like a good profession to go in to. I love working with small children. I worked for 10 years in the Bibb County school system, but after my children were born, I took some time off. I’m excited to get back into the classroom full time!

In my free time, I love spending time with my family. We do a lot of softball and baseball. We are definitely a sports family!

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HRILLING MASSES Colby marshall’s career as a thriller author Written by Katlyn Guin, Advancement & Marketing Intern

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t all began with the story of a cat and mouse in her grandfather’s lap. Since the age of four, Colby Marshall has been telling her own stories. Authors such as R.L. Stine, Mary Higgins Clark and James Patterson have served as her inspiration for her stories and sparked her imagination for mysteries and thrillers.

“I loved how entertaining they were, and I thought somewhere deep down I could write stories like those,” Marshall said.

One writer in particular, the thriller writer R.L. Stine, became a large influence and contributor to Marshall’s success. Five years ago at Book Expo America, Marshall’s life took a complete turn when she met R.L. Stine, writer of the best-selling “Goosebumps and Fear Street” series. Accompanied by her agent, Marshall invited Stine to share a table with them in the crowded cafeteria. To their surprise, he accepted and they enjoyed an enlightening lunch discussing his best-selling books.

Not long after, Marshall received an email from Stine, saying that he found her website and was intrigued by her writing. As a result of his intrigue, Stine, one of the founding fathers of International Thriller Writers, offered Marshall the opportunity to become an associate member of the organization.

ITW’s purpose is for established authors to assist new authors. Active members are required to be published by a reputable publisher. At the time, Marshall hadn’t been published, so she couldn’t be an active member.

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TSA is a place where kids learn to follow their hearts, to dream big and let nothing stand in their way.

Photo credit: Margeaux Jackson Copeland ‘03

“I admire so many things about Bob Stine as an author aside from just how prolific and well-sold he is,” said Marshall, “I strive to be like him in his interactions with his fans always recognizing they put him where he is, his attention to making sure he listens to them and delivers in his novels. He is truly one of my favorite people and has taught me so much.”

Since becoming a member of International Thriller Writers, Marshall

has released four books in roughly two years. Marshall received her first publishing offer from Stairway Press and signed with her new current agent after the summer Thrillerfest conference. Her first novel, “Chain of Command,” included a cover quote from R.L. Stine, “Colby Marshall has written a book that deserves to be called THRILLER.” The book sold so well that Stairway Press offered the opportunity for a second book in the series, “The Trade.”

In late 2013, Penguin Random House, a Big Five Publisher, offered Marshall a two-book deal on her new Dr. Jenna Ramey FBI profiler series and she gladly accepted. The first book of the new series, “Color Blind,” has sold foreign rights to be translated in Turkish. Both “Color Blind” and “Double Vision,” the second in this series, were involved in a bidding auction in Germany, where they were sold to Random House Verlaggesgroup.

Currently, Marshall is working on her third book in the Jenna Ramey series, while editing the third book in the McKenzie McClendon series. She is also outlining a new stand-alone thriller.

“My overall goal is to not be a one-hit wonder. My ultimate dream is to one day land on one of the big best-seller lists, but to do that, I need to do the same thing as to be a career author: keep writing and develop a fanbase.”

Marshall pinpoints many Tattnall teachers and former teachers such as Mrs. Hinson, Mrs. Kitchings, Mrs. Greene and Senor Saloom, as instrumental supporters, helping her to succeed as a writer.

“Mrs. Hinson and Mrs. Kitchings both have read my books prior to publication and they, along with Senor Saloom and many other TSA faculty, came to my book signings,” Marshall said. “It was such an honor to have those teachers and staff I admire and appreciate so much support and help my dreams become reality.”

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Alumni High School Musical Scrooge the Musical The Sound of Music Once Upon a Mattress A Christmas Tree-O Aladdin Fantastick Written by Stephanie English, Director of Marketing and Caitlin Carpenter, Advancement & Marketing Intern

Pippin Beauty and the Beast

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The Pretentious Young Ladies The 1940s Radio Hour Oklahoma Seussical the Musical Legally Blonde Shut and Bar the Door Miracle on 34th Street Little Shop of Horrors Some Enchanted Evening The Little Mermaid The Jungle Book The Wizard of Oz All Night Strut Willy Wonka Shrek the Musical Cats The Civil War Broadway or Bust Into the Woods

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iana DeGarmo, an American Idol hopeful on the show’s third season, sparked a flame in a first grade student at Tattnall Square Academy. From a stage in Hollywood, DeGarmo inspired this Brent Jones to overcome his fear of performing on stage.

“I sang ‘God Bless America’ for the talent show that year and didn’t open my eyes once during the entire performance,” Jones said. “It was my first time on stage, and I was so nervous.”

Fine arts has been a staple in Jones’ life since that fateful talent show in first grade. Despite not making the talent show in second and third grade, Jones continued his career in fine arts by participating in Macon Little Theatre’s summer 2006 Kids’ Camp, a two-week instructional camp for musical theater. Jones later joined TSA’s One Act team in eighth grade. During Jones’ first year in One Act, the ensemble performed “The Fantasticks.”

During Jones’ high school career, he became the face of fine arts at TSA. Jones participated in the Governor’s’ Honors Program, swept the region championship for literary solo all four years of high school, won state his junior year for literary solo and won the Best Actor award, once in ninth grade and again as a senior for “Seussical.” He also produced a senior cabaret for his fellow seniors to celebrate finishing school.

Jones will enter Marymount Manhattan College in August with a resume boasting more than 30 different roles and a year term on the board of the Youth Actors Company with Theatre Macon. During Jones’ time on the board, he had some influence on policy changes for Theatre Macon. Jones was also a member of the organization for five years.

Marymount Manhattan came as a suggestion from a friend Jones met during GHP named Jasmine. She applied to the school and suggested that Jones do the same. Jones auditioned for the musical theater program and was accepted. Jones said 1,000 people audition but only 40 are accepted into the musical theater program. Out of those 40, only 30 people choose to attend the school.

“You don’t want to be a number,” Jones said.

“You want to be a name.”

With such a small margin of acceptance, Jones can definitely make a name for himself at the college, and his main goal is to become a recording artist similar to Josh Groban.

Jones said he will miss Tattnall, but most of all he will miss Ms. Dykes. He said without her, he wouldn’t be successful.

“She taught me valuable life skills that will take me far,” Jones said.

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Empowering democracy Pursuing a PhD in sociology at University of California, Irvine Written by Caitlin Carpenter, Advancement & Marketing Intern

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fter leaving TSA, Lauren Anderson has had quite a successful transition into her career in politics and sociology. Anderson graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia in 2013 with a degree in international affairs and a minor in geography. After graduation, Anderson interned with a state representative for Athens and served as his Director of Constituent Affairs for the 2014 legislative session of the Georgia Assembly.

Anderson continued to find success working in state politics as she accepted a promotion to Chief of Staff for the state representative. She oversaw a staff of 20 law students and undergraduate interns in the 2014 campaign and 2015 legislative session.

In July, Anderson began a Humanity in Action John Lewis Fellowship at the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta.

Along with 29 American and European students and recent graduates, Anderson will work on a variety of topics including race and racism and national identity for the Center.

In the fall, Anderson will continue her education and career at the University of California, Irvine as a PhD student in sociology.

Along with pursuing her degree, the university’s Center for the Study of Democracy awarded Anderson a William F. Podlich Fellowship on Democracy.

“After a couple of years working within state politics and being away from school, I knew I wanted to return and pursue graduate studies,” Anderson said. “When researching PhD programs, I recognized that the University of California’s Sociology program possessed several professors in my fields of interest as well as resources like the Center for the Study of Democracy and the departments of Critical Theory and Demographic and Social Analysis that made it my top choice for graduate school. I also thought living in Southern California for a few years would be a fun adventure, too!”

Anderson said her overall goal is to study the process and implications of inequality and use this knowledge to strengthen communities and advocate social change.

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I hope my career can also help empower leaders and individuals to seek empathy and common sense in crafting laws and public policies for the benefit of society.

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My PhD program at Northwestern encourages applicants to be as diverse as possible, and the teachers and administration at Tattnall often gave me the stage to pursue as many paths as I wanted. I never felt boxed in while I was there, which was very welcoming.

the many hats of grafton tanner Author, Percussionist, Composer, PhD student Written by Stephanie English, Director of Marketing and Katlyn Guin, Advancement & Marketing Intern

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rafton Tanner has always been one to march to the beat of his own drum. Tanner graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia in December 2013 with a double major in English and Film Studies. While attending UGA, Tanner produced an essay on the two famous horror films, “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Repulsion.” The essay was published in Film Matters, the preeminent film journal dedicated to undergraduate film writers.

During his undergraduate career, Tanner attended the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in France where he met award-winning filmmakers, attended movie premieres and learned every detail possible from the most prestigious film festival in the world.

“Being able to attend the Cannes Film Festival was a dream come true and was instrumental in my majoring in Film Studies,” Tanner said.

Immediately after graduation, Tanner toured with multiple bands across the country doing what he loves most, drumming. His musical career continues to flourish, both as a percussionist and a composer, in a variety of bands, ranging

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in genre from Southern indie rock to hip-hop and punk rock. He has also been active in fronting his own bands and plans to take his music with him wherever he goes.

Working towards a PhD in Screen Cultures at Northwestern is the next item on Tanner’s to-do list as of fall 2015.

He is one of seven students accepted into the program world-wide, and Tanner will study critical theory, globalization and contemporary media with the most esteemed writers, cultural theorists and philosophers in the industry. Completing this program will allow Tanner to teach at the college level.

“I think I’m the only Georgia boy there, so I’ll be sure to introduce them to my fine southern cooking,” Tanner said.

Currently, Tanner is in the process of finishing his first book titled “Babbling Corpse: Vaporwave and the Commodification of Ghosts,” to be published later this year with Zero Books. His book discusses contemporary culture’s fascination with the past after 9/11 and serves as a foundation for the work that he will be completing at Northwestern.

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Smelter committed to playing college baseball as a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket. As a pitcher at Tech, Smelter boasted a team-best earned run average of 0.52 among regular relief pitchers, allowing only one earned run in 17.1 innings.

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Despite his success on the diamond, a nagging shoulder injury convinced Smelter to turn back to football in 2013.

Smelter quickly became Tech’s most productive wide receiver, playing in all 13 games and starting in eight games.

In his first season, Smelter led the team in receptions with 21 receptions and four touchdown receptions.

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eAndre Smelter wanted to focus on baseball during his senior year of high school, despite being a threesport phenom. Although Smelter did not play football his senior year of high school, he dropped back into the swing of football his junior and senior year of college.

Now, Smelter is on the roster as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.

Smelter’s athleticism and talent as a two-sport athlete brought much attention from professional and college scouts alike. The Minnesota Twins drafted Smelter in the 14th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft, but

During the 2014 season, Smelter continued to flourish, playing in 12 games. The coaches of the Atlantic Coastal Conference named Smelter second-team All-ACC. Smelter racked up a team-best 715 yards with 35 receptions, averaging 20.4 yards per reception, and seven touchdowns.

While at Georgia Tech, Smelter became the 21st 1,000-yard receiver in school history following five receptions and one touchdown against Clemson on Nov. 15, 2014.

Despite suffering a torn ACL that ended his college career, Smelter graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in management in December 2014.

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Brian McMenamy (‘00) married Jennifer Miller McMenamy (‘01) on Nov. 4, 2006. They have a 6-year-old daughter named Ellie Grace. The family of three turned into four on Aug. 10, 2015, when Brantley Stephen McMenamy was born to end their adoption journey.

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Katie Thompson Kern (‘03) married Robby Kern on Nov. 12, 2011. They welcomed their first child Carlee Jill Kern on Dec. 3, 2014. She was 20’’ long and weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. Kern graduated from Valdosta State University in 2007 with a BBA in Finance.

She currently works as an assistant auditor at the Macon Bibb County Tax Assessors Office.

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Christopher Pitts (‘04) graduated in 2009 from Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. In 2014, Pitts graduated from Emory University School of Law with a Juris Doctor with honors. After graduation, Pitts worked as a legal extern for Georgia Supreme Court Justice Harold Melton. He is currently working at Emory Law’s Volunteer Clinic for Veterans as an Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow. Pitts has been published in the Baltic Yearbook of International Law and the Emory International Law Review.

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Elizabeth Bass Hilliard (‘96) graduated from Mercer University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Hilliard is the owner of Truth Be Told Art which recently celebrated its fourth anniversary. Her company employs four managers and 20 artists. Her company operates in five different states including Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Alabama.

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Stephanie Butler Morris (‘94) received the Distinguished Faculty Award for the Stetson School of Business and Economics at Mercer University for the 2014-15 school year. This award is voted on by the students. Morris serves as an accounting lecturer at Mercer University.

Joe Baugham (‘05) graduated from Berry College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Biology. Baugham completed his Masters of Science degree in Athletic Training at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and became a certified athletic trainer. He is currently working on his Masters of Health Science, Physician Assistant program at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Elizabeth Grimsley Lowe (‘07) married Edward Lowe on May 9 at his childhood home. Jensen Hodge (‘11) served as the maid of honor. Lowe continues her success as a stylist at Signature Salon in Macon.

Kaitlyn Haygood Fulcher (‘08) married her high school sweetheart Cameron Fulcher on April 6, 2013, and they welcomed Caden Jay Fulcher to the family on Sept. 5, 2014. Fulcher lives in Cumming, Georgia, where she is a Pediatric Oncology/Hematology RN at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. They are active members of Mountain Lake Church where their son was baptized in May. Caitlyn Clark (‘08) graduated summa cum laude from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 2013. Clark currently attends Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law pursuing a Juris Doctor. Her anticipated graduation is 2017. Clark worked as a summer law clerk at Gautreaux & Sizemore, LLC. She was accepted into the Mercer Law Review in July.

Whitley Green (‘08) graduated from the University of Georgia in 2001. After graduation she worked in the math department for the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon, Georgia. During this time, she obtained her master’s degree at Georgia Southern University. Green now teaches math at Armurchee High School where she was named Teacher of the Year.

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Andy Smothers (‘86) graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Management with an emphasis in finance in 1991.

He became a CPA in 1998. Smothers is the Center of Excellence Leader of Receivables Management at Deloitte Services LP in Atlanta. He was the 2015 Joe Magnan Alumnus of the Year for Tattnall Square Academy and spoke at graduation.

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Rem Barnett (‘09) married Megan McConnell Barnett (‘09) on Sept. 27, 2014, at Megan’s grandparents’ home. Rem graduated from GMC and CGTC and is pursuing a career in water distribution technology and operations management. After becoming a certified radiologic technologist, Megan is completing her certification in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in October. They reside in Roberta, Georgia.

Sophie Green (‘11) graduated from Georgia College & State University in May. In January, Green will move to Manilla, Phillipines, and live there for two years. Green will be building relationships with college students from two college campuses, sharing the Gospel, having Bible studies with students and learning Tagalog, the native language.

Dustin McCook (‘12) recently joined the band Saint Francis with Scott Naston from Moonshine Still, and they are preparing for a tour in the fall. He is also a member of Thoughtomatic with Jon Joiner from Stokeswood. McCook has played guitar for 11 years now and has been a songwriter for six. He has exhibited his talent across the Southeast in hopes to get national exposure.

Emily Ivey (‘12) attends the University of Georgia and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in spring. Ivey has been an avid volunteer for Camp Twitch & Shout, a camp for children diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome for three years. She is a member of the behavior response team at the camp. Ivey is part of the Georgettes dance team at UGA. Last year, she received the Phyllis Dancz Award voted on by her peers and directors.

Hank Avery (‘10) married Emily Bumgardner Avery (‘11) on Aug. 23, 2014, and they welcomed their daughter, Addelyn Grace, on Dec. 27, 2014. Emily begins nursing classes this fall at Middle Georgia State University. Avery was one of 13 finalists for the professional wrestling reality show “WWE Tough Enough” that aired on the USA Network.

Shelley Green (‘10) graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in May. During her time at North Georgia, Green studied sports medicine in Taiwan through UGA. Green works for the Atlanta Silverbacks semi-pro women’s soccer team as the head athletic trainer. She will continue her studies in the fall as a graduate assistant at Shorter University and will serve as the certified athletic trainer for the volleyball and track and field teams. She will be working towards an MBA in Sports Management.

Logan Easterwood (‘10) married Jessi Thompson Easterwood (‘10) on June 20. Logan graduated from Georgia Tech with highest honors in May with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Engineering & Business. He now works as a virtual construction engineer for McKenney’s, Inc. Jessi is about to start her third year of pharmacy school at Mercer and will graduate with a Doctor of Pharmacy in May 2017.

Zack Tedders (‘12) attends the University of Georgia, pursuing an ABJ in mass media arts, learning the entire process of making movies. This summer, Tedders completed an internship on set with AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” His ultimate goal is to become a director of photography where he would be in charge of all visual aspects of the film.

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Hayes Dever (‘09) graduated from the University of Georgia in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. Dever attends the University of Georgia School of Law as a Juris Doctor candidate.

Dever is a member of the editorial board for the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law.

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Bethany Oxford Sheffield (‘09) married Justin Sheffield on June 6 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Reverend Andy Oxford, Bethany’s father, performed the ceremony. The couple met at Georgia College & State University and both graduated in May 2013.

Bethany finished her Masters in teaching in May. They live in Louisville, Kentucky. Bethany will be teaching eigth grade science at Christian Academy of Louisville.

Justin Belk (‘10) graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. After undergrad, Belk began medical school at the Medical College of Georgia, Athens campus. After medical school, he plans to specialize in either emergency medicine or cardiology.

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Cole Chapman (‘09) married Jessica Fennell (‘08) on May 28, 2011, and they welcomed Charles Hudson on March 20, 2013. Jessica graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education in 2011. Cole is currently training for the U.S. Army and will begin bootcamp this August in Columbus, Georgia, where they will be moving in February.

Ivey Slaughter (‘13) signed a scholarship to play basketball at Florida State University. She started nearly every game her freshman and sophomore years and averaged in the double digits for points on a team that went to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. She was invited to tryout for USA Basketball and is an alternate for the team. This past year, Slaughter was awarded the FSU Defensive Player of the Year and was the recipient of the Golden Nole for women’s basketball. This award goes to the best overall student athlete in each of the 22 programs at the university.

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8. Elizabeth Grimsley Lowe (‘07) 9. Kaitlyn Haygood Fulcher (‘08) 10. Caitlyn Clark (‘08) 11. Whitley Green (‘08) 12. Rem Barnett (‘09) and Megan McConnell Barnett (‘09) 13. Cole Chapman (‘09) and Jessica Fennell Chapman (‘08)

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Annual Report

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ith the abundant blessings of our faithful Lord

and generous donors like you, 2014-2015 was a record 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 $263,099.78 (including Annual Fund, restricted giving, and GOAL).

The TSA Annual Fund remains the top giving priority of the school, and we are grateful for the 70 percent participation our parents achieved, gaining us access to more foundation dollars for the school. Your extraordinary responses to the Annual Fund Challenge 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

Annual Fund Legacy Society

Kevin and Candace Brown E.J. Grassman Trust Pharmaceutical Dimensions

Golden Circle

John R. Morgan, Sr.

Visionaries Circle

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia Grant and Gina Greenwood Gene and Shirley Kitchings

in memory of Abby Hinson Macon Hardwood Kice and Susan Stone

Headmaster’s Circle

Rodney and Linda Anderson Andy and Michelle Bacchus Sterling and Mickie Bailey Tom and Mardi Bass Tom and Cathy Baugh Lillian Binner Bo and Tina Brindley

in memory of Abby Hinson Scott and Beth Brown Lamar and Linda Bush Ron Chipman JH Cockfield Holly and Brent Collins Roy and Carol Etheridge Gordon Greenwood Richard and Judy Humphries Thomas and Loeta James Lanier and Glenn Kelley James Lambert Jeff and Tonya McClure

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

Mrs. Brandi Fountain, Director of Development

2014-2015 Annual Fund Giving

Rhonda and Wayne Perry

Prudential Foundation

Matt and Joy Reno

Suellen Richardson

Shawn and Ashley Scott

Robert and Jo Ann Timbrook in memory of Abby Hinson

Wells Fargo Foundation

True Blue

Tom and Mardi Bass Robert and Jessica Betzel Ronnie Bland

Kathy Bowen

Anita Camp in memory of Abby Hinson

Conditioned Air

Country Financial Foundation

Gary and Colleen Dunagan

Bob and Kelli Hoffman in memory of Abby Hinson Kroger

Lintech International, LLC in memory of Abby Hinson

Nancy S. Malcor

Nina McLeymore in memory of Abby Hinson

Middle Georgia Concert Band

Mark Morgan

Tate and Stephanie Morris

Mark Pitts

Chris and Michele Spivey

Karen and Lee Swann

The Progressive Insuranc Foundation

Blue and Gold

Ronnie Bland Linda and Lamar Bush

Gifts dated: 6/1/14-5/31/15

Class of 2013 in memory of Abby Hinson

Greg and Melisa Clay

Jim and Jennifer Collins

Glenn and Jennifer Cook in honor of Chase and Chandler Cook

James Davis

Stephen and Katherine Denton

Roy and Carol Etheridge

French Club in memory of Abby Hinson

Glenn and Fran Haskins

Jamie and Susan Hulett Kroger

Scott and Kim McFadden

Clint and Shay Morgan in recognition of the

Morrison family

Publix Partners Program

Stephen and Cameka Scarborough in memory of Abby Hinson

Wells Fargo

Trojan Circle

Chuck and Lynne Adams in recognition of the

Morrison family

John and Angie Alford

Rennie and Jan Atkinson in memory of Abby Hinson

and Mrs. Judy Lowery

Andy and Michelle Bacchus

Kevin and Connie Baggarley in memory of Abby Hinson

Justin and Susan Bankston

Velton and Judy Barnard in memory of Abby Hinson

Gifts dated: 6/1/14-5/31/15

Jalisha Barron

Ron and Sharmon Bartholomew

Ryan Bartholomew

Bob and Bess Berg in memory of Abby Hinson

Bill and Sheila Blair

Marc and Deana Boone

Cliff and Sandi Bowen

Gloria and Steven Boy

Patsy Bridgeman

Bo and Tina Brindley

Darlene and Randall Brittain

Kevin and Melanie Brown

Floyd Buford

Robert and Stacy Chambers

Barbara and Neal Chapman

Pat and Steve Cheek

John and Sandra Chrabuszcz

Jan Clark

Class of 2016 in memory of Abby Hinson

Rette and Julie Collins

Janice B. Cooper

Danny and Wendi Dahlin

Gary and Linda Destree in memory of Abby Hinson

Jerry and Jana Dingmore

Michael and Mardi Drake

Dustin and Lynn Dugger

Gary Dunn

Jonas and Mildred Endreson

Stephanie and Chris English

Jae and Christine Epps

Tim and Kim Eversmann in memory of Abby Hinson

Jacqueline Ford

Robby and Brandi Fountain

Melia and Steve Foxworth

Janet Frost in memory of Abby Hinson

Ruiyun Fu

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Fussell in honor of Carys Fonner

John and Andrea Fyk

Patti and Garry Garretson

Jennifer Gaudry

Jay and Angelia Gillis

in memory of Abby Hinson

Frank and Laura Green

in memory of Abby Hinson

Jim and Anne Haley

John and Katie Hankinson

Danny and Tamera Harrison

Barbara and Prestley Hayslip

Wes and Tiffany Herndon

Highland Hills Baptist Church Men’s

Bible Class

Joey and Cristy Hiller

Bryan and Stacy Hinson

Jimmy and Linda Hoffman in memory of Abby Hinson

Jimmy and Maebelle Joyner

Larry and Kathy Keen

Eddie and Deborah Kelley

David and Angela Kimsey in memory of Abby Hinson

Greg and Anne-Marie King

Jon and Misty Kitchens

Michael and Karmen Knapp in memory of Abby Hinson

Keith Leslie in memory of Abby Hinson

2014-2015 Annual Fund Giving

Thomas and Rosemary Lowndes

in memory of Abby Hinson

Kenneth and Patsy Lumry in memory of Abby Hinson

Bryan and Kristi Malone

John and Gladys Malone in memory of Abby Hinson

Marlon and Julie Marchman

David Mathews in memory of Abby Hinson

Ethan and Phelicia McCallum

Donald McDaniel

Beth and Paul McKnight

Michael and Patricia Meckley in memory of Abby Hinson

Jan Miller

Dean and Betty Moffitt

in memory of Abby Hinson

George and Lynn Monk

David and Julie Musolf

Angie Hubbard

Philip Peavy

Tyler and Elisha Plaxico

Prudential Foundation

Suellen Richardson

James and Elizabeth Rodgers

Mark and Christy Rowland

Stephen Scarborough

Fran and Wayne Shaw

Tommy and Daryl Sherwood

Brenda Shuman-Riley

Vaughan and Courtney Silvernail

Jarvis and Shandolyn Smith

Randy and Donna Shaw in memory of Abby Hinson

Carolyn and Tom Smothers

Deborah and Mark Stevens

Ronnie and Jackie Stevenson in memory of Abby Hinson

Gene and Claudia Strouss in memory of Abby Hinson

Michael and Jenny Stubbs

Debbie and Kevin Tanner

The Westfield School

in memory of Abby Hinson

Ken and Nap Thomley

Truth Be Told Art, LLC

Zane and Tonia Vance

Mitch and Karen Walker in honor of Ashley Walker

Ed and Lynn Wallace in memory of Mike Carpenter

Todd and Daphne Whetsel

Scott and Cindy Whitesides

Debbie Wibberg in memory of Abby Hinson

Brandon and Jessie Winget

Friends

Travis Absher

Richard and Virginia Ackley in memory of Abby Hinson

Caroline Adams

Chuck and Lynne Adams in recognition of the

Morrison family

Shawver Adams

Marcia Aldridge in memory of Abby Hinson

Donnie and Susannah Allen

Jake Allen

Cindy M. Alligood

Jon and Jennifer Atwater

Shannon and Jennifer Back

Kevin and Connie Baggarley

Sterling and Mickie Bailey

Kevin and Debbie Ball

Justin and Susan Bankston

Lisa Barfield

Ryan Bartholomew

Laura Bartow

David and Angie Barwick in memory of Abby Hinson

Thomas Baugh

Blair Bazemore

Mike and Cathy Bazemore

Brad and April Beasley in honor of Brianna and Bryce Beasley

Miles Benson

Bibb Association of Media Specialists in memory of Mike Carpenter

Jim and Anya Bloodworth

Sarah Boy

Andrew and Susan Brake

Joshua and Deana Brewer

Amy Bridgeman

Jessie Bridgeman

Merry Bridgeman

Candace and Ross Bridges

Grayson Brown

Ridge Brown

Jody and Emily Burnett

Robbie and Dawn Burns

Linda and Lamar Bush

Susan Cameron

Morris and Loretta Carter in memory of Abby Hinson

Sheri G. Castro-Poveda in memory of Abby Hinson

Ed and Catherine Chastain

Michael Cheek

Chad and Kelly Chester

Keith and Laura Childs

Brian and Torie Chipman

Abby Clay

Ashley Clay

Greg and Melisa Clay

Chris Clevenger

JH Cockfield

Jim and Jennifer Collins

Tyler Collins

Dustin and Laura Covington

Cathy and Larry Crumbley

Minx Damron

Todd and Nina Damron

Dana Darley

Candi Estes Davidson

Chip and Andrea Davidson in memory of Mike Carpenter

Greg and Jaime Davis

Alan and Julie Deese

Kay and Ed DeFore

Tattsuya and Hisako Deto

Ted and Brandyn Dixon

Matt and Heather Donovan

Jimmy and Dee Ann Dooley

Scott and Ginny Dopson in memory of Mike Carpenter

Ben Douthit

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Hampton and Bonnie Dowling in memory of Abby HInson

Lori Dozier

Michael and Mardi Drake

in memory of Abby Hinson

Lawrence Drinkard in memory of Mike Carpenter

Gary and Colleen Dunagan

Robert and Deborah Dunn

John and Glenda Durbin

in memory of Abby Hinson

Lucy Dykes

Greg Earls

Chris and Diane Easterwood

Colby Easterwood

Logan Easterwood

Kent and Angela Elliott

Morgan Elliott

Kenny Epps

Lisa and Greg Evans

Lorey Everidge

Morgan Everidge

Taylor Everidge

Rhett and Joyce Farmer

Tyler Faulkner

Mary Virginia Smothers Ferguson

James and Beverly Finney

Charles and Joy Floyd

Tom and Liz Fonner in memory of Abby Hinson

Steve and Laura Ford

Chris and Michelle Forehand

Melia and Steve Foxworth in memory of Abby Hinson

Ben Garretson

Charlie Garretson

Pepper Garretson

Geico Philanthropic Foundation

Hannah Gibbs

Matt and Barbara Gilbert

Matt and Diane Gilliam

Jay and Angelia Gillis

Carl Goodrich

Jeff and Nikki Graham

John and Tracy Gray

Shelley Green

Whitley Green

Kay Greer in memory of Abby Hinson

Lee and Nicole Griffin

Jackie Haley

Jim and Anne Haley

Reeves Haley

Jeffrey and Christy Hallman

Sarah Hammerlee

Wanda Hamrick

Candace and Anthony Haney

Brad Harden

Keith and Rhonda Hardy

Steven Harrell in memory of Mike Carpenter

Tom and Ivie Harrington

Danny and Tamera Harrison

Glenn and Fran Haskins

James and Jessica Hatcher

Robert and Betsy Hatcher in memory of Abby Hinson

Jay and Melanie Hawthorne

Jay and Brook Hayes

Prestley and Barbara Hayslip

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Gifts dated: 6/1/14-5/31/15

2014-2015 Annual Fund Giving

Haley Heath

James Herndon in honor of Taylor Braswell

Michael and Sandra Herring

Clay and Amy Hicks

Lance and Elizabeth Hilliard

Linton and Janelle Holleman

Sam and Kay Hollis

in memory of Mike Carpenter

Zack Houston

Mike and Wendy Hulett

Gavin Hunt

Rob and Margaret Ann Hunt

Robert and Robin Hutchinson

Integrated Document Solutions in memory of Abby Hinson

David and Tracey Jackson

in memory of Abby Hinson

Billy and Nicole James

Robin Jarriel

Benjamin and Erica Jessup

Frank and Tara Johnson

Hannah Leigh Johnson

John Johnson

Lauren Johnson

Shelby Johnson

Windle and Patricia Johnson

WC and Regina Joiner in memory of Abby Hinson

Julie Jones

Rick and Sandy Kahley

Rikki Kahley in memory of Abby Hinson

Frank and Lawson Kelly in memory of Abby Hinson

Heather Kimsey

Jon and Misty Kitchens

Michael and Karmen Knapp

Dianne LaBorde in memory of Abby Hinson

Hunter Lanier

Norman and Shirley Larson in memory of Abby Hinson

Dean and Jan Laskey

Dwayne and Quin Lasky

Andrew Layson

Mark and Jill Lees

Jeff and Carole Long in memory of Abby Hinson

Chad and Kelly Lossiah

Bill and Karen Malcott

Nedra Malone

Latascha Marshall

Jon and Chancie Martin

Amy McAlpin

Joey and Danna McClammy in memory of Abby Hinson

Sylvia McClendon

Albert McClure in honor of Chase and Lawson McClure

Joshua and Kailee Merrell

Eric Miller

Seth and Allison Mitchell

Van and Kay Mixon

Keith and Michele Molton

Kelsey Monk

Madison Monk

Jackson Morgan

Taylor Morgan

Dan and Ginger Morton

Robby Nable

Nicki Leigh Neufeld

Bobby and Diane Nicholson

Hideto and Miki Nishida

Stephen and Karen Norwood

in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Norwood

Craig and Kim Odum

Jim and Cathy Olliff

Ashleigh Owens

Mike and Georgia Owens

Ivy Oxendine

Andy and Anne Oxford

Brad Page

Blake Patterson

Ryan and Christi Patterson

Rhonda and Wayne Perry

Missy Joyner Petty

Connie Crumbley

Britton and Ansley Rawls

Otto Reitnauer

Matt and Joy Reno

Suellen Richardson

Johnny and Jodi Robertson

Bryan and De’Ron Rogers

Tevyn Rogers

Trevor Rogers

Robert and Beth Rouse

David and Ginny Rozier in memory of Abby Hinson

Greg and Lori Russ

Jason Russ

Frank Sahlehr in memory of Abby Hinson

Brad and Jodi Sappe

Bryan and Julie Scott in memory of Abby Hinson

Ryan Semmelink and Brigette Lee in memory of Abby Hinson

Stephen and Leanna Sherman

Brianne Sherwood

Michael and Felicia Simmons

Valeria Slaughter

Deandre Smelter

Blair Smith

Boone and Claire Smith in memory of Abby Hinson

Patrick and Suzanne Smith

Andy Smothers

Philip and Robin Spence in memory of Abby Hinson

Fred and Juliet Ssenjakko in memory of Abby Hinson

David and Amy Stanley

Cash Stanley III in memory of Mike Carpenter

Ricky Stevenson

Tracy and Melissa Stille

Barry and Carolyn Stuart

Ben and Evelyn Stuart in memory of Abby Hinson

Mandy Sullivan

Kelly Talbot

Rick and Penny Talton

David and Beth Tarver

Patrick and Jan Tedders

Rachel Terrill

Tom and Donna Terrill

Geoff and Natalie Thames

William Thiel and Brittany Grow

Joshua and Brandi Thomas

Gifts dated: 6/1/14-5/31/15

Donald and Barbara Thompson in memory of Abby Hinson

Holley Trevitt

J. R. Tucker in memory of Abby Hinson

Eric and Heather Turner

Chidebelu and Ekwutosi Ufodike

Calvin and Gina Wainwright

Tyler Ward

Ken and Joy Warren in memory of Abby Hinson

Lew and Leslie Watson

J J and Lori Weeks

Jennifer Welch

Karen White

Danny and Ginger Williams

Parker Williams

Andy and Hannah Woodard

Ken and Ronelin Zearfoss

Misty Ziglar

Sustaining Society

(3+ years Consecutive Giving)

Chuck and Lynne Adams in recognition of Morrison family

Donnie and Susannah Allen

Cindy M. Alligood

Rodney and Linda Anderson

Kevin and Connie Baggarley

Sterling and Mickie Bailey

Justin and Susan Bankston

Tom and Cathy Baugh

Brad and April Beasley

Bob and Bess Berg in memory of Abby Hinson

Todd and Kathy Bowen

Steven and Gloria Boy

Richard and Michelle Bridgeman

Patsy Bridgeman

Ross and Candace Bridges

Bo and Tina Brindley in memory of Abby Hinson

Randall and Darlene Brittain

Kevin and Candace Brown

Jody and Emily Burnett

Lamar and Linda Bush

Sheri G. Castro-Poveda

Barbara and Neal Chapman

Pat and Steve Cheek

Chad and Kelly Chester

Greg and Melisa Clay

Rette and Julie Collins

Jim and Jennifer Collins

Brent and Holly Collins

Conditioned Air

Janice Cooper

Larry and Cathy Crumbley

Ed and Kay DeFore

Stephen and Katherine Denton

Jerry and Jana Dingmore

Jimmy and Dee Ann Dooley

Scott and Ginny Dopson

Terry and Paula Douthit

Michael and Mardi Drake

Dustin and Lynn Dugger

Gary and Colleen Dunagan

Hazel Dunaway

2014-2015 Annual Fund Giving

Lucy Dykes

Stephanie English

Jae and Christine Epps in memory of Abby Hinson

Roy and Carol Etheridge

Greg and Lisa Evans

Rhett and Joyce Farmer

James and Beverly Finney

Charles and Joy Floyd

Steve and Laura Ford

Robby and Brandi Fountain

Steve and Melia Foxworth

Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Fussell in memory of Abby Hinson

Garry and Patti Garretson

Frank and Laura Green

Alton and Shirley Greenway

Lee and Nicole Griffin

Anthony and Candace Haney

Lon and Judy Hankinson

John and Katie Hankinson

Keith and Rhonda Hardy

Tom and Ivie Harrington

Glenn and Fran Haskins

James and Jessica Hatcher

Jay and Melanie Hawthorne

Prestley and Barbara Hayslip

Tony and Mitzi Heath

Wes and Tiffany Herndon

Joey and Cristy Hiller

Ted and Lynn Hinson

Bryan and Stacy Hinson

Yancey and Angela Houston

Rob and Margaret Ann Hunt

Clint and Tara Johnson in memory of Abby Hinson

Jimmy and Maebelle Joyner

Richard and Sandy Kahley

Eddie and Deborah Kelley

Glenn and Lanier Kelley

David and Angela Kimsey

Greg and Anne-Marie King

Jon and Misty Kitchens

Gene and Shirley Kitchings

Michael and Karmen Knapp

James Lambert

Jeff and Carole Long

Kevin and Shannon Long

Jeff and Tonya McClure

Scott and Kim McFadden

Paul and Beth McKnight

Middle Georgia Concert Band

Jan Miller

Van and Kay Mixon

George and Lynn Monk in honor of Kelsey

and Madison Monk

John R. Morgan, Sr.

Nicki Leigh Neufeld

Hideto and Miki Nishida

Jim and Cathy Olliff

Andy and Anne Oxford

Rhonda and Wayne Perry

Ronnie and Bonnie Parish

Pharmaceutical Dimensions

Mark Pitts

Britton and Ansley Rawls

Otto Reitnauer

Matt and Joy Reno

Brad and Jodi Sappe

Stephen and Cameka Scarborough

Shawn and Ashley Scott

Bryan and Julie Scott

Fran and Wayne Shaw

Tommy and Daryl Sherwood

Dr. Brenda Shuman-Riley

Vaughn and Courtney Silvernail

Patrick and Suzanne Smith

Brannen and Jenny Smith

Carolyn and Tom Smothers

Mark and Deborah Stevens

Barry and Carolyn Stuart

Michael and Jenny Stubbs in memory of Abby Hinson

Lee and Karen Swann

Kevin and Debbie Tanner

Martha Thompson

Chidebelu and Ekwutosi Ufodike

Jalaine Ward

Rob and Tey Warnock

Todd and Daphne Whetsel

Scott and Cindy Whitesides

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Annual Report

Gifts dated: 6/1/14-5/31/15

2014-2015 Annual Fund Giving

The TSA Annual Report is provided in this issue of Inside the Square to inform family about the financial succes and responsibilty of our school.

Information reported here is from the 2014-2015 fiscal year beginning June 1, 2014, and ending May 31, 2015.

financial summary for fiscal year 2014-2015 income Tuition K3-12 (85%) Class & Club (5%) Miscellaneous Fees (4%) Annual Giving (2%)

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attnall Square Academy is grateful to the 90 individuals (including nine business owners) who applied for a 2015 Education Tax Credit on behalf of TSA for Tuition$177,766.44.

K3-12 (85%) Incredibly, all $58 million of the total available 2015 credits were completely Annual Giving (2%) consumed in one day on Jan. 1, 2015 and as a result, all applicants were pro-rated and TSA Class and Club (5%) received $112,690.

Misc. fees (4%)

These important tax credit dollars provided opportunities for 50 students to attend Day care/summer day Tattnall Square Academy as GOAL recipients care (2%) this year.(2%) Thank you for taking the education Athletic income tax credit and changing students’ lives!

Athletic Income (2%) Day care/Summer Day care (2%)

- 2015 Tax Year- $177,766.44 raised tax credit dollars - 2014 Tax Year- $112,098.62 raised tax credit dollars Administrative (5%) - 2013 Tax Year- $60,720.53 raised tax credit Salaries dollars (55%)

expenses Salaries (55%) Tuition Assistance (16%)

Tuition Assistance (16%)

Physical Location & Utilities (8%)

For(6%) more Academic

information regarding the Georgia GOAL tax credit program, please visit our Athleticwebsite (4%) at www.tattnall.org/georgiagoal or contact Brandi Fountain in the development Day Care and Cafeteria (approx. 2%) office at 478-477-6760 ext. 183.

Academic (6%) Administrative (5%) Financing (4%)

Physical Location and Utilities (8%)

Athletic (4%)

Financing (4%)

Day care/ Cafeteria (approx. 2%)

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YOU “TAKE THE CREDIT”

AND CHANGE A LIFE….

NOTE: This report reflects only donations processed through the development office. Many “fundraisers” throughout the school are not processed throughout development, and therefore, are not included in these reported numbers. 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 inaccuracies 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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make your mark on Tattnall. leave a legacy.

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s a valued member of the Tattnall family, we invite you to make your mark on Tattnall. Be the first to start a tradition by supporting TSA’s “Make Your Mark” campaign. Your participation in this campaign will offer you the opportunity to leave an enduring gift in Trojan Hall by permanently dedicating a seat with an engraved plate.

With your tax-deductible gift, your name or dedication will be inscribed on one of the remaining 456 seats in Trojan Hall. Recognition will be permanently affixed to the seat, bearing the name of the person, family or business being dedicated, and on a wall plaque at

the auditorium entrance.

Proceeds from this campaign will support educational programs including fine arts, lab renovations and curriculum and technology enhancements; student scholarships and faculty development/endowment.

You can also support TSA by reserving your seat for the school year. Center rows B through E will be reserved.

Reserved seats cannot be dedicated, and dedicating a seat does not reserve your seat(s).Reserved seats must be renewed annually. All dedicated and reserved seats are on a first-come, firstserved basis. For dedicated seats, you can choose to engrave up to three lines.

Dedicated seats One seat $300 Two seats $550 Three+ seats $250 each

reserved seats Reserved seats are $100 each for the school year. Center rows B-E will be open for reservations.

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2 Savannah Brown was named Cheerleader of the Year at the annual end of year Cheer Banquet.

The varsity baseball team had a stellar season with a 25-3 record and held the No. 1 spot in the GHSA Class A Power Ratings for six consecutive weeks.

The Lady Trojans won the first GHSA 7A Region Championship for TSA defeating Stratford in the final game and finished the season with a 27-3 record.

Jordan Allen was the first Taanall Trojan to qualify for a GHSA Track Meet. She also earned the honor of Top Point Winner at the area meet two weeks prior to sectionals.

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Austin Tedders was selected out of hundreds of other percussionists in Georgia to be a part of the GMEA All-State Honor Band.

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Stacy Hinson was named one of only five 2015 Atlanta Braves All-Star Teachers. One of her studets, John Michael Kitchens, nominated her for the award.

Brynn Scoo won first place in the City of Macon Fire Saaey speech contest sponsored by the Macon-Bibb Fire Department.

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from the 2014-15 school year

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Faith over Fear

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Fast friends. If the phrase was in the dictionary, you would almost certainly find a photo of Abby Wilson and Sophia Hutchinson. Every student at Taanall knows Abby Wilson’s name, but for Sophia, meeting the girl who has inspired so many people proved to be a dream come true.

“She knew who Abby Ab was but had never met her,” said Tina Wilson, Abby’s mother. “Miss Sophia was all giggles and laughter, and it melted our hearts. She hugged Abby and told her all about her plans to help raise money for her treatment.”

AAer finally meeting Abby face to face, Sophia hatched a plan to create and design her own t-shirt, centered around Abby’s strength and faith, that she would sell online to help raise money for Abby’s rising medical costs.

“Sophia has always had the most loving and giving heart”, Robin Hutchinson said. “She just wants to help everyone in need, and she really wanted to help Abby.”

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The Taanall FCA held the first annual Faculty v.

Staff (Oldies v. Goldies) Basketball game to help raise funds for FCA leadership camp and activities.

Jack Haughawout was named TSA’s STAR Student for the 2014-15 school year. Jack selected Mrs. Smothers as his STAR teacher.

Hayden Hunt was named the 2014 Chip Davidson Scholarship award winner.

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In true creative fashion, Sophia drew her t-shirt design idea on a napkin and moved forward with m her plan. The design, modeled aaer Abby’s fear-fighting faith, resonated with friends and family quickly. AAer only a few short weeks, Sophia sold 53 shirts and raised over $750. Not bad for a second grade student who just wanted to help her new best friend.

The Environmental Science Club enjoyed their annual kayak retreat down the Ocmulgee River.

Art & Science Club won Most Original Design at the Cherry Blossom Parade.

The Board of Trustees announced a 50% tuition discount for Taanall alumni, beginning in the 2015-16 school year.

Science Club students volunteered at Sonny Carter’s Earth Day celebration.

Meredith King won honorable mention at the State Y Club’s Georgia United Nations Assembly.

Michael Deason and Chip Davidson enjoy reminiscing at the Kids Yule Love program.

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