2011 fall usj magazine

The Magazine of UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of JACKSON Fall 2011

Announcing: 50 musicals in 16 years‌ Pg 2-3

Lower School, P4-5

Middle School, P6 Upper School, P7-10 Athletics, P11

Back-to-school bash, P13

Alumni, P14-17

The Class of 2011, P18

Special Insert: 2010-2011 Annual Report, p19-27

Achievements, P12 Holiday Mart, P28

Musical director flying high at 50 shows

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dle School that year to provide ome November, Dr. students more opportunities to Tammy Grant will participate.” r. Tammy Grant’s 50th producreach a significant Two years later she added a tion will be a school-wide effort, milestone in her USJ career.

232/240 McClellan Rd. fall musical for the Upper with students from grades two through Jackson, TN 38305 The production of Peter Pan, School. “We had more stu12 and faculty members in the cast. the Musical will be her 50th 731.664.0812 dents with great talents. I “A professional flying company will www.usjbruins.org musical in 16 years. needed more times to showcase be at USJ a week before the musical Grant not only will be flyClay Lilienstern, all that talent.” ing high with accomplishment, opens to handle the rigging of the flying Head of School Her first fall production apparatuses, teach the kids how to fly, several of the characters also Scott Phillipps, was The Pirates of Penzance in and make sure all the safety requireUpper School Director will take to the air for the pro2004, and it presented Grant duction, which is another mile- ments are met,” said Grant. “I hope Courtney Burnette, with a unique opportunity of Middle School Director Peter Pan will be a magical experience.” stone in USJ theatrical history. using parents and faculty in Peter Pan, the Musical opens at 7:30 Debbie Ford, When Grant started at USJ, Lower School Director the cast. p.m. Thursday, November 3, and runs she walked into a school that “We had adults in adult Kay Shearin, Director of through the weekend. Check the USJ had a legacy of wonderful proAdmissions, 731.660.1692 roles, which made it all so website for updated information. ductions each year, one in the Mary Reed, much more believable,” said Middle School and one in the Newsletter Editor, Grant. “Our time as student and teacher is short. We Upper School. mary@reedmarketing.com “Several years after I got to USJ,” she said, “we did are adults together for so much longer. I love it when Into the Woods, Jr. We had so many kids trying out for the kids and adults can work together as equals and learn from each other. Getting to work in that type of parts that I decided to double cast the play. But it still environment with faculty, students, and parents helpwasn’t enough to spread around all the talent we had, ing each other is one of my favorite things to see.” so I added a second musical production for the MidIn 16 years, Grant has met the challenge of staging new productions each year; she has only repeated five musicals under her direction. “With new students, it is always a different experience,” said Grant. “And my skills have improved enough over time that when I repeat a show, it is like an all new production.”

Grant attributes the success of USJ’s musical theater program to the coordinated effort among all the Fine Arts departments: “Libby Lynch helps with artwork, Anna McPeake makes props, Dian Eddleman has been in several musicals, Tom Grant directs the student orchestra (which is unique to high school productions), Chris Bennett designs our sets, and Jimmy Glosson serves as assistant director.”

She hopes to have another 20 years producing musicals at USJ. “We have developed such a talent pool Above, from left, Will Duvall, Brian Lindvall, Sean McLaughlin, and Carter that we can hardly do enough plays to get all the talButler were the barbershop quartet in USJ’s production of the “Music Man.” ent showcased,” Grant said.

On the cover: Main picture, from left, Victoria Farnsworth, Bradford Carrington, Camilla Bratton, and Ian Charles in “High School Musical.” Smaller pic“Although I realize that many of my actors may tures from top, Will Ayers and Jamie Hogan-Yarbro in “Pirates of Penzance;” not go on to a career in the theater, being on stage is a Elizabeth Breeden in “Annie, Jr.;” Miranda Wallace and Brian Lindvall in “My wonderful life lesson that teaches courage, confidence, Fair Lady;” Andrew Levine and Greg Fay in “Singing in the Rain.” and so many skills they will need later in life.”

USJ, The Magazine, is published by University School of Jackson. The next issue is March 2012.

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Why kindergarten is so important

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rom learning social skills like sharing and keeping your hands to yourself to learning how to read, kindergarten is one of the most important years in a child’s life.

“It provides the foundation for all learning,” said Vicki Wilson, a 17-yearveteran at teaching kindergarten. “In kindergarten, students are prepared to be independent learners and thinkers.”

Most children who enter kindergarten at USJ know all of their letters and letter sounds so the reading program begins the first full week of school, Wilson said.

Still, she added, each classroom has children on many different levels academically and socially.

USJ’s levelized Lower School library is designed to accommodate the children’s many different levels of reading skills.

The main focus in kindergarten is to

get the child where he/she loves school, Wilson said. “If you can master that early on, then everything else falls into place.”

“My job as a kindergarten teacher is very important because I am developing a child’s confidence and self esteem, teaching them to work together, and making sure they are having fun while learning. At USJ, we get to accomplish this through fun games and learning centers.”

Kindergarten teachers work, plan, and share ideas on a weekly basis.

Each quarter, students

have “popcorn” words they are required to learn. By the end of the year, the students have mastered well over 200 words.

“It is amazing to see how far they have come from the beginning of the year,” said Wilson, who has a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in addition to her early education degree.

She finds teaching kindergarten to be a rewarding job. “Not only do I get to enjoy teaching new concepts,” she says, “I also play many other roles such as nurse when there is an injury, bookkeeper for attendance and lunch money, news reporter who keeps families informed, therapist for hurt feelings, mediator of disagreements, and even a dentist,” said Wilson, who pulled 68 teeth last year and is keeping a tally chart for this year.

“Even though teachers wear many hats, my favorite is teaching. What better job than to come to work and get as many hugs as you could possibly want, receiving priceless artwork or letters made especially for you, and teaching a child to read.”

At top, Mary Payton Redden wrote a special letter for Vicki Wilson. Julia Roy, at left, is reading sight words written on paper crowns. She wears a crown and uses the scepter to point to the words as she works in the classsroom’s Fancy Nancy Center.

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Fourth Graders report, publish the news

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he end of fourth grade for students in Patsy Hollman’s class gave them the opportunity to report the news of the year in their own newspaper. After brainstorming on all the favorite activities of the year, student reporters put pen to paper, wrote articles, proof read, and published The 4th Grade USJ Gazette. Each of the fourteen articles and five comic strips had original artwork.

“We did this project as a keepsake for the end of the year and as a culmination of our fourth grade writing curriculum,” said Hollman. “We had been learning about the writing process all year. Two weeks before school ended, we were discussing our favorite parts of the school year. From that discussion we developed the skeleton of our newspaper.”

The experience taught students about working together and reinforced the steps in the writing process, Hollman said. It also gave students a sense of community and pride in their classroom

and the year of hard work. By putting those experiences in writing, students were able to share them with friends and family.

Students were empowered to take ownership of the publication.

“They really enjoyed watching it come together,” said Hollman. “It was an excellent way to express all of the learning we had experienced throughout the year.

On the final day of school, publication day, we had an autograph party where students signed each other's copies of the newspaper.”

This was not the first time Hollman had done a classroom newspaper; she also did one when she was a first grade teacher.

“This time the experience was entirely different because of the skill and maturity of my students,” said Hollman, who plans to make the publication an annual event for her fourth grade students.

“They really took the lead, and I feel certain I have some budding writers among the group.”

Science Fair project scrubs surgical preps

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Hospital listens to the boys about their findings and takes action to ensure cleanliness

48-, and 72-hour time periods. Their results indicated that some hen fifth graders Griffin Laird and Gehrig Rabun of the products used at the hospital may be inferior to others. decided to test various surgical antiseptics for their After taking third place in the USJ science fair and advancing science fair project last year, they thought they had to the District competition at Union University, the boys were a great idea. It turned out that their findings would peak the ininvited to present their findings to the hospital’s director of the terest of the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital’s OperOperating Room Services Department and its entire administraating Room Services Department. tive nursing staff.

The project, entitled “The boys did an out“Surgical Anti-Sepsis,” standing job making their tested four different scrub presentation,” said Dr. solutions that are used by David Laird, a surgeon with the hospital surgical departJackson Surgical Associates ment. One of the solutions and Griffin’s father. was soap and water; another “They were asked queswas a lotion. tions by the department.

For the project, the boys The hospital took the boys’ washed their hands followfindings seriously, and based ing the hospital’s scrub proon their data, they reevalutocol for surgical antiseptics. ated and retested several of They then placed their Griffin Laird and Gehrig Rabun present their science fair findings to offi- the scrub products used by hands on a Petri dish to see the hospital.” cials at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. what would grow over 24-,

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Classroom Olympics: It’s all Greek to Seventh Graders

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n history, Athens and Sparta held year-long competitions between the Greek city-states.

For seventh graders, the battle is not that long, but it is just as intense when they wind up their year of studies with Greek Day. This epic battle of the classes is the culmination of their study of Greek mythology in English and early city-states and the origin of Olympics and their games in history class.

“We spend a good portion of the second semester in seventh grade history studying the geography, development, and history Shonda Vargason of early Greek citystates,” said Shonda Vargason, who

teaches seventh grade history.

“We also study Greek Olympics and the games they played.”

Vargason and Middle School English teacher Ruth Ann Morrison developed Greek Day for some hands-on fun to culminate their Greek studies.

From the first day of school, students are put on either the Spartan or Athenian team and compete throughout the year Ruth Ann as a team. On Greek Morrison Day, they proudly

represent their city on the “battlefield” of games. The fierce competition includes

A big heart for Japan

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At top, Jennifer McCraw, Executive Director of the Jackson Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, stands with Middle School students Momoho Nonaka, Molly Morris, Caroline Miller, Kristen Pickens, RM English, and Allyson Fisher. National Honor Society officers — Halle Priester, Abbey Orr, Audrey Hazlehurst, Grace Howard, and Thomas Burton, urged Upper School students to give.

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games such as the pentathalon, stadion, horse racing, pancratium, and chariot racing.

“The culmination of the Greek studies with ‘USJ Greek Olympics’ is a fun-filled day for the seventh graders that they look forward to each year,” said Morrison. “The winner, just like in ancient times, claims a laurel crown and the glory.”

hen the tsunami hit Japan on March 11, the world stood in anguish as the tragic scenes played on the news. For Middle and Upper School students at USJ, it was a call to action.

“Shortly after the tsunami, sixth grade student Momoho Nonaka, a native of Japan, mentioned to me she wanted to help her country,” said Courtney Burnette, Middle School Director.

“She wanted to raise money and do anything else we could to help. I knew the right group to organize this effort was the student council.”

In the Upper School, the National Honor Society also heeded the call to help. Under the leadership of faculty advisor Rebecca Lilienstern and National Honor Society officers, the idea for the “Have a Heart for Japan” campaign was underway.

National Honor Society officers challenged their peers to contribute money for Japan. When the Middle School joined the efforts, the idea of a competition to see which division could raise the most funds was planted. Each campaign lasted a week.

At the end of the competition, the Middle School had raised $1,119, while the Upper School raised $1,002. The money was given to the Jackson Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.

‘Between the Lines,’ Upper School literary journal, treats people to photos, art, music, poetry, stories

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ollaboration is what you will find between the lines of the first literary journal published by the students of USJ. The journal, aptly named Between the Lines, represents a collection of the written, artistic, and musical talents of 35 Upper School students. It appropriately made its debut at the Fine Arts Awards ceremony last spring.

The concept of a literary journal was presented to English Department Painting by Jade James-Gist Chairman Bridget Clark the year before sual art and formatting the book,”

by Head of School Clay Lilienstern. That said Clark. “Because we have such Photography by Clare Williams concept was broadened to include visual standing CD that was included with the and musical works, along with student lit- talented students, we then decided to magazine.” showcase some of the music.” erary works.

The compilation of talent culminated “Visual art became involved when Mr. “When Mr. Lilienstern brought the in a 78-page published piece that will Lilienstern asked if we would be interidea to me, I talked to Libby Lynch who serve as the benchmark for future annual ested,” said Lynch, Upper School Visual had these great ideas about adding the vieditions. “It came together because we all Arts Department Chair, who also helped supported the three avenues of the arts in formatting the book with the use of computer software provided to the depart- and wanted to show as much of the students’ talent as possible,” said Clark. ment by the Academic Support Group.

Copies of Between the Lines are avail“It was an obvious addition to a literable through Lynch for $15 each. Email ary and fine arts journal,” Lynch said. “I her at llynch@usjbruins.org. was thrilled since I worked on the staff of a literary/fine arts journal when I Ode to the Bacon Cheeseburger was in college. It is an awesome Oh sweet, delectable, tasty treat. way to showcase some of the work You are artwork comprised of meat. of some of our incredibly talented Your sesame buns are truly the best. students.”

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Live from USJ: Students broadcast athletic games, events in new class

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hen PlayOn! Sports Network, a national broadcasting network for high school sports, wanted to add USJ to its growing list of schools, Upper School Director Dr. Scott Phillipps saw it as a win-win situation that would benefit students, families, and the school.

“Having the ability to stream events — be they sporting events, graduation, bridging, or really any non-copyrighted event — would be great for our families, grandparents, and the students,” said Phillipps. “It also created a wonderful opportunity for us to augment our academic offerings to include a Broadcast Journalism class so that the students in that class could gain invaluable handson experience filming events out in the field.”

The first step in creating the class was to find a teacher. “David Rohm was a natural choice,” said Phillipps. “He is a technical expert, he has been a technology teacher, he runs the computers here, and he has an interest in athletics. The next step was to acquire the equipment and software necessary to have the ability to film and broadcast events.”

The Bruins Club provided the funding for the equipment, which included two high-definition cameras, a network connection at the fields, and a wireless connection source that had a permanent source and the capability to roam. Bennie McGee, a USJ parent who has a technology company, oversaw the wiring and facility hook-up required. Technology Director Danielle Boyd was also heavily involved in getting everything up and going.

“Without all these folks stepping up to the plate, we would never have been able to get everything we needed done,” said Phillipps.

The class, which debuted this fall, has created quite a buzz on campus. The semester class counts as one of the technology require-

ments needed for graduation. Students can take the class twice.

“Learning the programming aspect of the equipment and broadcasting the events has been the easiest of tasks as PlayOn! Sports trained the staff on that aspect,” said Phillipps. “The Trevor McGee handles the video camera. toughest part has been teaching the kids how to be broadcast journalists.”

“Adam Hollis, coordinator of the PlayOn! Sports program in Tennessee, stated that USJ had the most content on the website of any school in the nation,” Rohm said. “They are forwarding our golf team interviews to The Golf Channel for its use. Members of the class may be invited to help with the live streaming broadcasts at the state tournaments this year.”

To view USJ games online visit www.tssaanetwork.com/usj.

Trevor McGee, Turner Spurlin, and Logan Hughes film a game.

Other new Upper School classes CSI, USJ style

Students have the opportunity to see the science behind the hit show CSI with the new semester-long Forensics class, taught by Malea Mullins. See story and picture, next page. Prerequisites are biology, chemistry, and physics.

Flash of the Camera

The new photography class, taught

by Libby Lynch, resulted from student interest in photography.

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“Last year, one of our students, Katie Robertson, started a photography club,” Lynch said. “I agreed to sponsor the club, but was overwhelmed when our first meeting had 35 students present.

There was definitely an interest.”

The ease of using digital cameras has many people taking pictures. The Academic Support group gave the class two Apple computers loaded with Photoshop so students can do creative photo editing and learn valuable computer skills. Stu-

dents began the course by making pinhole cameras out of tins and boxes. They also are using the darkroom to print pictures from traditional film cameras.

All in the Mind

For students who have taken Psychology I and felt the need to delve further into the subject, David Rohm has added Psychology II in the spring semester. The course extends what is learned in Psychology I, which is a prerequisite.

With experience, math teacher adapts his teaching methods

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ith one year of teaching under his belt, Peter Boedeker has found that his first year at USJ afforded him with as much of a learning opportunity as he had given his students. The 2010 Union University graduate has entered his second year of teaching freshmen Algebra I and juniors Algebra II with Peter Boedeker walks around his classroom as students work on math problems. the same enthusiasm as when he came to USJ a year ago; he has just honed his teaching methods some. the classroom, as teachers are also coaches to some extent.”

He credits the mathematics department staff and Middle “I learned a ton last year from a lot of trial and error,” Boedeker School coaches with helping him refine his teaching methods. said. “I would try things and when I saw something working or “Coach Willis and Coach Herriman, both long time teachers, something I could improve on, I would make a change in what or had great advice on how to operate my classroom, management, how I was doing something. For instance, I changed to using guided notes. It is a time saver for the students, and they pay better and teaching styles,” said Boedeker, who grew up playing football and loves to coach. “They also were so well acquainted with the attention as they now spend more time on actual material and less USJ environment and students that they were great mentors right time on writing information down. I also have changed the order off the bat. The entire math department at USJ has a wealth of exof teaching for Algebra I. A lot of things I did last year that I liked, perience and knowledge; they have been so supportive of me.”

I am putting into practice from day one.”

Boedeker, who graduated from a high school in Houston, Many of the changes Boedeker has made came from a combinaTexas, that had 3,500 students, enjoys the smaller class sizes at USJ. tion of his pursuing his master’s degree in mathematics, which he “I have many master classes with new teachers in them that are will complete in 2012, feedback from his last year’s classes, and his struggling,” he said. experience as a Middle School football coach.

“At USJ, it is one big family. Whatever you need, they see you “Through the master’s program at Union, I am gaining master get it. I want the students to have confidence when they do math classes techniques that I can apply in the classroom,” he said. “On the final last year I asked for feedback from my students, and I took and know that they can figure it out if they work at it. The acawhat they said to heart. My coaching experience also has paid off in demic preparation they receive at USJ is superior to other schools.”

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Caught in the act of teaching

eacher Malea Mullins, center back, gets handcuffed by students in her new Forensics class, an elective for seniors.

Her mistake was setting up a mock crime scene. Then Upper School Director Dr. Scott Phillipps issued a warrant for her arrest as the perpetrator of the crime. Meanwhile, as the students were walking down the hallway after lifting Mullins’ fingerprints from the crime scene, they found her and arrested her for good cause. They were about to compare the prints from the crime scene to her prints in the classroom.

In the spirit of the moment, they chose to dress up in character as CSIs. “They always seem to be able to make learning fun!” said Mullins.

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Three long-time teachers retire

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ith the end of the school year last May, USJ bid adieu to three teachers who had a combined 63 years experience of teaching students at USJ. Kathy Allan, Judy Cooper, and Betsy King each turned the page in their life stories from teaching to retirement.

Kathy Allan

For Kathy Allan, this was not her first stint at retirement, just her “official” retirement. Allan started Kathy Allan teaching first grade at USJ in 1990. After three years, she moved to second grade and eventually to third grade. After 13 years of teaching at USJ, Allan took her first break.

Two and a half years later, she returned to teach eighth grade English and sixth grade literature in the Middle School.

“After five years, it was time for me to officially retire,” said Allan. “I am so glad I taught school. I loved teaching at USJ. My kids went here as well, and it will always hold a special place in my heart.”

Allan’s retirement includes a great deal of time with her grandchildren, who live in Chattanooga, and her son, who resides in Nashville. Avid beach lovers, the family frequently travels to Hilton Head Island.

When not traveling with her girlfriends or being a grandmother, Allan travels with her husband, Michael. They already have spent several weeks in Paris; their next big stop is Italy.

Judy Cooper

After 26 years at USJ, Lower School teacher Judy Cooper moved to Edmond, Judy Cooper Oklahoma, to be near her children, Erik and Elizabeth, and her four grandchildren, Madeline Grace, David, Catherine Elizabeth, and Charlotte.

"I miss my USJ family,” Cooper said this past summer. “The students, faculty, and staff were what I loved most about teaching. I stay in touch with several people and enjoy keeping up with life at USJ." Cooper began teaching fourth grade at Episcopal Day School. When EDS merged with Old Hickory Academy, she remained in fourth grade. In 2004, the new Lower School was built on McClellan Road, and she moved to fifth grade.

Betsy King

Betsy King spent most of her 17 years at USJ teaching Upper School French and honors French. She also taught Middle School Spanish a few years.

King played an instrumental role in not only building the French Department at USJ, but also the Student Government Association. “When I Betsy King came to USJ in 1994, the school had only two clubs, the National Honor Society and the Spanish Club,” King said. “Today, we have almost every national honor society and club there is. It is good for students to be involved in both curricular and extracurricular activities.”

King also was an active faculty advisor for homecoming activities. “With such things as the homecoming pep rally and the class banners, I hoped to build traditions that our kids can continue and also help them feel a connection to the school.”

First on King’s retirement agenda is to move her mother to Memphis where King lives. “My plan is that once mother is settled, I can travel, re-establish old friendships in Memphis, and do some painting,” she said. “I was so happy to be a part of the growth at USJ. It is a school that has a great faculty that really took this out-oftowner in when I came. I also found it to be full of parents who are willing to help in any way, and students who are warm, friendly, and enthusiastic.”

USJ plans Literary Tour of England this summer

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eachers Peter Boedeker and Bridget Clark invite you to travel with them on a Literary Tour of England when this school year ends.

The group will visit York, Shakespeare Country, Canterbury, The Brontes’ Cottage, Oxford, Bath, and, of course, London. NETC is the travel agent with whom the group will be traveling.

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The group leaves May 29, 2012, and returns nine days later on June 7.

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Holding their regional championship trophy are the members of the 2011 USJ softball team that finished the season runner-up to the state champions. From left, front row, they are Anna Garrett, Logan Hall, Kasey Fleming, Kaleigh Davis, and Katie Exum; and back row, Head Coach Brian Dunn, Samantha Sullivan, Kaylie Wehner, Haley Hall, Ally Glover, Lauren Riddell, and Assistant Coaches Jennifer Moore and Ken Riddell.

Team size is no factor when the Lady Bruins set their sights on a softball state championship

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School program plays in developing players to comive a softball coach just 12 players to Spring Fling pete on the high school level. “I also coach the make up a team and many coaches Baseball. Softball. Boys Middle School softball team whose season is in the Soccer. Boys and Girls Tennis. would say, not enough depth. Drop Track and Field. Every spring fall,” said Dunn, who credits the support of his that number to 10 players, and most coaches sport at USJ last May earned wife, Emily, and daughters as key to his success as a would have a laundry list of why they would not a spot at the Spring Fling. coach. expect much for the season.

“It helps greatly that we do the same things in both Middle For Coach Brian Dunn and his Lady Bruins, however, those numbers added up to a combined record of 62-11 over the last two School and Upper School,” Dunn says. We have had eighth graders play on the high school team each year in the spring. Two eighth seasons. In spring 2010, the softball team had 12 players; in 2011, graders were starters on the 2010 state championship team.” the team had 10 players.

Dunn also focuses on the players being accountable to themDespite their numbers, the Lady Bruins softball team was the selves and their teammates with both their effort and attitude. He only team in any sport at USJ over those two years to win back to accepts no excuses. back district, regional, and sectional championships and play in “On the field, we make pitching and defense our number one consecutive state championship games. The girls took the state title focus,” he continued. “The best teams in softball and baseball have in 2010 and finished runners-up in 2011.

“We have had such quality players in our program who have re- great pitching and defense. As for our offensive strategy, we focus on quality at-bats over batting average.” ally helped take the USJ softball program to the level it is today,” In 26 seasons of coaching high school and college softball and says Dunn, who has been coaching at USJ for six years. “In the past volleyball, Dunn has a combined record of 944 wins and 245 two years, we have had five All-State players: Lauren Riddell (both 2010 and 2011), Katie Beth Fesmire (2010), Taylor Barclay (2010), losses. He has also taken every program he has ever coached to the and Ally Glover (2011). We focus on and set a goal of playing for a state or national tournament level.

With the fall season well underway and the spring season state championship each year.” around the corner, Coach Dunn and the Lady Bruins have set their During his coaching career at USJ, Dunn says he has stressed a sights once again on a trip to the state championship game. few things in the softball program.

Their goal: Bringing home the state title.

For starters, he emphasizes the important role the Middle

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Achievements ‌ (Noted achievements announced since the printing of the March 2011 school magazine)

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Duke Talent Identification Program

he University School of Jackson proudly announces the seventh grade students who qualified for the 2011-2012 Duke Talent Identification Program. Students scoring at the 95th percentile in at least one of the following standardized test categories from the CTP IV (ERB) taken in the fall of their sixth grade year qualify for the talent search: Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Writing Concepts or Skills, Writing Mechanics, Math, Quantitative Reasoning, and/or students scoring a 125 or higher on the Otis Lennon School Ability Test.

The students are: Catherine Adkins, Patrick Aherrera, Page Askins, Harrison Baker, Nicholas Ballard, J.P. Boyd, Ali Butler, Sarah Carraher, Bentlee Clarkson, Ella Coy, Avery Cupples, Taylor Duckworth, Blair Dyer, Bijon Etghayi, Paylor Eubank, Maggie Exum, Zach Fisher, Abbey Fleming, Spencer Hancock, Caroline Haynes, Chandler Haynes, Lillie Homberg, Anna Horn, Andrew Houston, Anna Jones, Keyon Kazempour, Riley Koerner, Sydney Kwasigroh, Lauren Nicola, Efia Nuako, Evan Patterson, Alexander Peftoulidis, Katherine Petrinjak, Brittain Rainey, Larissa Rose, Josie Seals, Landon Sellers, Madison Stafford, Trey Smith, Peyton Taylor, Taylor Tenpenny, Jack Tygart, Michael Villarreal, Katie Watlington, Nicholas Weiner, Eric Whisenant, Morgan Williams, and Alannah Yellen.

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Middle School Math Contest

iddle School math students earned honors at the West Tennessee Middle School Math Contest at the University of Tennessee at Martin last spring.

The sixth grade math team placed first in its grade competition. Members were Page Askins, Patrick Aherrera, Kate Petrinjak, and Michael Villarreal.

Other USJ students recognized for their scores were‌ Page Askins, who placed second individually in the sixth grade division and first place from USJ on the 6th grade math team.

Patrick Aherrera, who placed 9th individually in the sixth grade division.

Millika Machra, who placed fifth individually in the seventh grade division and first place from USJ on the seventh grade team.

Daichi Fugita, first place from USJ on the eighth grade team.

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Spelling Bee

aryam Ahmad, a ninth grader this year, placed second in the West Tennessee Regional Spelling Bee last March. She competed against 35 students from West Tennessee schools. The Spelling Bee was sponsored by The Jackson Sun. Maryam represented USJ after placing first in the USJ spelling bee.

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Art Contest

ogan Wall received first place in the Madison County Congressional Art Competition. His piece, pictured at right, went on to represent Madison County at the next level of the competition.

Regional Math Contest

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SJ students won the first-place team award in all five divisions in which they competed at the Tennessee Math Teachers Association regional math competition at Freed-Hardeman University last spring.

The teams won first place in Advanced Topics and Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra I. The students were taught by math teachers Don Newman and Carla Roach.

Individual winners were: Calculus and Advanced Topics: Thomas Burton, first place; Russell Hollman and Kwame Nuako, third place (tie); Abbey Orr, fourth place; Halle Priester, fifth place; and Zach Austin, sixth place.

Pre-Calculus: Jacob Cohen, first; Aashray Singareddy, second; Rachel Harmon, third; and William Wheeler, eighth.

Algebra II: Shane Vargason, first; Gray Magee, second; Singh Bindra, third; Sarathi Sarkar, fourth; Habeeb Suara, fifth; and Chloe Meriwether, sixth; Geometry: John Villarreal, first; Akua Nuako, second; Govind Bindra, third; James Markos, fourth; and Hannah Aherrera, fifth.

Algebra I: Ben Coffman, first; Aisha Suara, second; Leah Sanders, third; Semaye Mengistu, fifth; and Gram Northern, sixth.

John Ross Glover: Mr. Basketball

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ohn Ross Glover, a senior this year, was named TSSAA Mr. Basketball, 2010-11, for Region II at the conclusion of the state tournament last winter at Lipscomb University in Nashville.

John Ross was a finalist for the title in 2009-2010.

School year starts with a bash

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SJ’s first day back at school ended with its Back-to-School Bash that evening on its athletic complex.

The fourth annual bash, billed as a “family affair,” was sponsored by the Mothers’ Club, Fine Arts Guild, and Bruins Club.

More than 1,500 students, parents, teachers, and staff members attended the bash. Activities included games, inflatables for the children, music, a climbing wall, and face painting. Representatives from the fire, sheriff, and police departments and other community agencies were on hand showing off rescue and safety equipment and to share safety tips.

On the football field, the Bruins scrimmaged with Crockett County, while the varsity girls soccer team scrimmaged Dyersburg on the soccer field.

“We cannot think of a better way to start the school year than with an evening of good family fun, free food, and sporting events,”

A young child finds his way through one of the inflatables.

said Clay Lilienstern, Head of School. “It takes a lot of people to pull this off, and it shows the support our staff and families have for this school. The bash also is an outstanding way for our families, old and new, to get to know one another better.”

Students of all ages enjoy events at the bash, including the riding bull, talking to a member of the sheriff ’s department, and the climbing wall.

— Photos by Kim Cupples

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Alumni News 1970-1989

n Sandy Winston, Class of 1977, has been a family physician in Helena, Arkansas, for the past 18 years. He is president of the Phillips County Medical Society, medical director of the Phillips County Health Unit, and medical director of the local V.A. clinic. He also sits on the board of directors for his family-owned, specialty chemical business — Win Solutions — located in Lexa, Arkansas. He and his wife, Susan, live in Helena, Arkansas. (doctorwins@yahoo.com) n Kathy Tenison Trawick, Class of 1977, works for West Tennessee Legal Services. She has two daughters who are USJ Alumni, Kati Herriman Rohdy and Elizabeth Herriman. Kathy and her husband, Mike, live in Memphis. (kltenison@hotmail.com) n Kimbrough Dunlap, Class of 1981, is president of American Cellular in Brentwood, Tennessee. Kimbrough graduated with a B.S. in accounting from the University of Tennessee. He and his wife, Paula, have a son, Brody, who was born in August 1991. (kimbrough@americancellular.net)

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he USJ Alumni Association would like to welcome your child to the Bruin family. Send us your news, and we’ll send you a “Baby Bruin” bib.

We’ll put a picture on our Baby Bruin page at www.usjbruins.org/about/alumni_babies.html.

(Show us how cute your baby is in that bib!)

Send your information to us on the alumni page of the USJ website: usjbruins.org/about/alumni.

Send your digital baby picture to Mary Reed at mary@reedmarketing.com.

n Roy Erb, Class of 1981, is living in Colorado, where he enjoys skiing, cycling, and flying when not working. A radiologist, Roy earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt. Roy and his wife, Susan, have three children, Lindsey, born in June 1995; Sarah Megan, born in May 1998; and Watts, born in December 2001.

(Rerb324182@aol.com) n Kathleen Smith, Class of 1981, has lived in Nashville since 2000. She works for Hudson Yards Nashville (premedia) as an image editor/digital retouching for Victoria Secret. Kathleen received her degree from the Art Center of Dallas.

She has a two-year-old son, Jac Valentine. (katmandutn@mac.com) n Charles Byrd, Class of 1982, resigned from his position on the Madison County Commission to become Madison County Attorney. Charles served on the county commission for 13 years; eight of them as chairman. n Tashua Curtis Cecil, Class of

Alumni Association names new officers

ick and Carrie Brown Smith Campbell are the new Alumni Association chairmen. Carrie Brown, a 2007 USJ graduate, is the assistant to USJ’s Head of School. Nick, a 2002 USJ graduate, is a project manager at Williams Steel Company. Nick and Carrie Brown say they look forward to working with fellow alums to maintain relationships and strengthen the school community.

Joining the Alumni Council as secretary is Kristen Currie Hunt, Class of 2006.

Kristen is a pediatric nurse at JacksonMadison County General Hospital. She is married to Jeremy Hunt, and they live in Jackson.

Ruth Ann Morrison, Class of 1974, will continue serving as the Alumni Association Treasurer. Ruth Ann, who teaches eighth grade English, has been teaching at USJ for 15 years.

Kathryn McCord Tucker, Class of 1973,

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is the immediate past chair.

Kathryn has served as Alumni Association chairman since 2005.

Her leadership was instrumental in initiating an Carrie Brown and Nick Alumni Campbell Endowment. Her vision to fund the Alumni Endowment remains an Alumni Association goal. Interest from the endowment would be used to fund scholarships to graduating seniors and homecoming and reunion events.

1985, earned her degree in social work at Memphis State. Tashua is the director at First Source. She and her husband, Lynn, have two children, Dallas and Tori. (tashua.curtis@yahoo.com) n Guy VanDell, Class of 1988, and his wife, Lora, are the proud parents of a daughter, Hailey Grace, who was born December 29, 2010. Guy, who received his medical degree from Texas Tech, is the owner of Flower Mound Women’s Care.

The family lives in Coppell, Texas.

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Arthur Kirkland, Class of 1990, married Shauna Lonas on April 30 in Knoxville. Arthur earned his B.S. degree from UT-Martin. He is a department manager for Sears in Maryville. The couple lives in Knoxville. n Jonathan Mays, Class of 1996, and his wife, Yellen, welcomed their second child, Emma Grace, on July 7. Jonathan earned a master of divinity from MidAmerica Baptist Theology Seminary in Cordova last May. He received his bachelor’s degree from UT-Knoxville. The family lives in Cordova. Emma has an older brother, Brennan, who is four years old. n Lisa Ann Blankinship, Class of 1997, published an article, “Teaching Bacterial Arrangements and Morphologies with Candy,” in the Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education (American Society for Microbiology) last May. Lisa Ann received a B.S. from UTMartin in 1999 and a M.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is an assistant professor of biology at the University of North Alabama. (lblankinship@una.edu) n Mary Beth Haltom, Class of 1998, was selected as a 2011 honoree for Continued, next page

Talking about animals…

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r. Doolittle may have made talking to the animals his livelihood, but Harrison Forbes, Class of 1987, has made talking about the animals his.

Harrison, who holds a finance degree from UT, has found his experience with giving pet advice to be his niche. Since 1990, when he started his show “Pet Talk” on Jackson’s NewsTalk radio station, Harrison’s advice on all things animal has grown to include appearances on the “Today Show” and “Regis and Kelly” and to his being the spokesperson for the Toyota Pet Safety Tour.

He’s also written a national bestselling book, Dog Talks, which is available on Amazon.com.

Harrison’s notoriety in the pet world has taken him across the country and around the world. He is a frequent master of ceremonies at pet fundraisers in Los Angeles and New York with such stars as “Glee’s” Jane Lynch. He also has a charitable side to his work, with a foundation that supports an orphanage and a pet shelter in Warsaw, Poland. It is a collaborative effort with Joanna Krupa, a Polish television star and former cast member of “Dancing With the Stars.”

A second book is due out this spring, and Harrison is in production on several TV specials about animals.

When not on the road or in front of the camera, Harrison is at home in Franklin with wife, Jill, who is a former USJ coach and teacher, and his three children. His oldest son, Parker, who attended USJ through first grade, is also making a name for himself as a drummer. Parker has accompanied such famous musicians as Taylor Swift, Phil Collins, Sammy Hagar, and Def Leppard and is working on a project with the Disney Channel’s next big thing, Sasha Edwards.

Alumni updates, CoNTINUED… Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30 by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Mary Beth works for Lewis, Kig, Krieg, and Waldrop, P.C. n Ashequl Hoque, Class of 1998, and his wife, Farhana, welcomed their first child, Ibrahim, on February 14, 2011.

Ashequl is a graduate of the University of Memphis and the University of Virginia School of Law. He is the chief legal officer at a large IT company. He and his family live in the Washington, D.C. area. (hoque.ashequl@gmail.com) n Frances Kirkland Lawhead, Class of 1998, and her husband, Jake, live in Gainesville, Florida, where Frances is a clinical assistant professor in dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery at the University of Florida. Jake is a tennis teaching professional and Sadie Lawhead the tennis manager/buyer at a golf and tennis retail store. Their daughter, Sadie Glasgow Lawhead, arrived on July 25, 2011. n Joel Wasmundt, Class of 1998, and his wife, Kyra, welcomed their daughter, Ella Maree, on June 9, 2010. Joel, a television editor in Los Angeles, is pursuing musical ventures. (joelandkyra@me.com)

n Tripp Tucker, Class of 1999, married Brittney Jaynes on July 2 in Jackson.

Tripp, a UT graduate, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments. The couple lives in Jackson. n Rob Byrd, Class of 1999, and his wife, Clair, welcomed their first child, William “Will” Franklin, on December 3, 2010. Rob is an accountant with Crowe Horwarth in Brentwood, Tennessee. Clair is a stay-at-home mom. n Kristen Hatcher Keith, Class of 2000, and her husband, Jonathan, welcomed their first son, Hatcher, on January 20. He joins big sister, Brooke. The family lives in the Boston area.

2000-2009

n Linsey Stone, Class of 2000, mar-

ried Jody Pickens on June 18 in Jackson.

Linsey received her B.A. in education from the University of Mississippi and a masters in educational leadership from Christian Brothers University. She teaches at Thelma Barker Elementary School in Jackson. Jody is an assistant district attorney general of Tennessee’s 26th Judicial District. The couple lives in Jackson. n Bryan Byrd, Class of 2001, and his wife, Laura, welcomed their first child, Lillian “Lily” Madison, on April 19, 2011.

Bryan is with BancorpSouth Bank in Franklin, and Laura is with First Citizens Bank in Franklin.

They live in Spring Lily Byrd Hill, Tennessee. n Matthew Reed, Class of 2001, has moved from New York City to San Francisco where he is a senior account manager for Fluid, Inc., an interactive web development agency. Matt graduated from Washington University in 2005 with a bachelor of arts degree. (mtreed@gmail.com) n Leslie Wenzler Garrett, Class of 2001, and her husband, Matt, are the proud parents of a new baby. William “Caleb” was born August 16. Leslie has her M.S.Ed. from Walden University. She teaches at East Elementary School in Jackson. They live in Jackson.

(L121782@yahoo.com) n Maggie Diffee Herndon, Class of 2001, and Lindsey Homra Siroky, Class of 1997, have opened a children’s shop and art studio in Jackson, called Mags and Lulu. Both artists, they create custom artwork, ceramics, and gifts. Mags and Lulu also has clothing, baby gear, and toys.

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The ’96 moms still meeting after all these years

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mothers meeting for lunch.

They jokingly call themselves the “senior moms” because they began meeting monthly when their children were seniors at USJ. Their children graduated in 1996, and now the word “senior” has taken on a new meaning as the mothers spend a good deal of their time together talking about their grandchildren.

“I meet to stay in touch with my children’s Pictured are some of the mothers of the Class of 1996 who friends and to keep up meet monthly. From left, they are Dianne Edwards (mother with their children now,” of Whitney), Carol Kirkland (William), Brenda Davidson says Dianne Edwards, who meets with three (Dow), Carolyn Epps (Benjamin), Mary Reed (Michael), groups each month, the Linda Truex (Harrison), and Donna Ellis (Scott). f it’s 11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, you’ll find a group of

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teachers Carolyn Eldridge, now retired, and Libby Lynch inspired them early in life to pursue their passion for art. (magsandlulu@gmail.com) n May Martin, Class of 2001, is a graduate student working towards a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She plans to finish and defend her doctorial thesis by the end of 2011. May has two papers published in international journals and has made presentations at two national conferences. This past summer, she traveled to Fukuoka, Japan, for two months to work with collaborators on her thesis. May obtained a B.S. in materials science and engineering from Cornell University. n Kathryn Glover Miller, Class of 2002, and her husband, Parke, have moved to southern California. Their daughter, Eloise Christine, was born February 27, 2009. Kathryn, a stay-at-home mom, graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in interior design. (kathryn.eliz.miller@gmail.com) n Franklin Payne, Class of 2002, graduated from the University of Illinois in 2006 with a B.S. degree in kinesiology while playing football for the Fighting Illini. Franklin received a second B.S. de-

gree in life science while obtaining his doctorate of chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2010. He lives in Jackson and practices at White Chiropractic Clinic. n Celia Ridley, Class of 2002, earned her medical degree from James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. She was in residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine/Greenville Hospital System in Greenville last summer. She received her B.A. in biology from the University of Mississippi. (cjridley@gmail.com) n Thad Williams, Class of 2002, and his wife, Lauren, are the proud parents of Presley Kate, born June 8, 2010. Their first child is named Hayden. The family lives in Seattle, Washington, where Thad is a Spanish teacher at Kentridge High School. After graduating last May from the University of Washington with a M.A. in language literacy and cultural studies, Thad plans to continue his post-graduate work on his Ph.D. in literacy and cultural studies with an emphasis in immigrant student education. n Kirk Young, Class of 2003, was selected as a 2011 honoree for Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30 by the Cystic Fibrosis

’96, ’98, and 2005 moms. “We’ve developed such a great friendship over the years, we just want to get together.”

Carol Kirkland is the ’96 group’s organizer, sending out a reminder e-mail a few days before the third Tuesday.

“A lot of these moms have been friends for many, many years,” says Paulette Hammond, another ’96 mom.

“Mary Devan (her daughter) went to kindergarten with several of the group’s children,” Hammond says. “We went on class trips and worked in Mothers’ Club and the Holiday Mart. We know one another’s history. It’s just hard to let that die.”

Other ’96 moms who want to join the group should email Kirkland at cgkirkland@yahoo.com to get on the list; ’98 and 2005 moms can email Edwards at golfclub11@bellsouth.net.

Foundation. Kirk owns his own marketing firm, Geisler Young, and lives in Nashville. (nolen.young@geisleryoung.com) n Rebecca Smith, Class of 2003, married Edward Nenon on July 16 in Jackson.

Rebecca is a registered nurse in the Emergency Department at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She is pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree through Vanderbilt University. Edward is an associate in the Investment Banking Division of Morgan Keegan & Company.

They live in Memphis. n Rebecca Williams Holliday, Class of 2004, received her bachelor of science in nursing degree from Union University in December 2010. She works as a registered nurse in Labor and Delivery at the Med in Memphis. Rebecca and her husband, Chip, live in Memphis. n Nick Latimer, Class of 2004, married Kelly Jo Patterson on June 18 in Fulton, Kentucky. Nick is a 2008 graduate of UT-Martin where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration; he also received his MBA in 2010 from UTM. He is completing his third year of law school at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis. n Will Ayers, Class of 2005, married Continued, next page

Alumni updates, CoNTINUED

Jennifer Brelsford in Franklin, Tennessee, on September 3. Will graduated in 2009 magna cum laude from Belmont University with a B.A. in music theory and vocal music performance, classical. He is pursuing his master’s degree in music theory at the University of Cincinnati College of Conservatory of Music. The couple lives in Cincinnati. n Andrew Long, Class of 2005, is in the management training program at BancorpSouth in Jackson.

Andrew has a degree in business finance from Middle Tennessee State University. (andrew.long@bxs.com) n Katie Wilson, Class of 2005, wed Dr. Todd Seabrook in Jackson on June 11. Katie received her B.A. from Mississippi College and will graduate from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a B.S. degree in dental hygiene in May 2011. She is a board-certified dental hygienist and a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. Todd is a board-certified anesthesiologist with Professional Anesthesia Associates in Jackson. n Kristen Currie, Class of 2006, married Jeremy Hunt in April in Jackson. Kristen graduated cum laude from Samford University with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She worked on a Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit at Trinity Medical Center in Birmingham. Jeremy is creative arts director at Fellowship Bible Church.

The couple lives in Jackson. n Amanda Thompson, Class of 2006, married Casey Brooks on May 21 in Jackson. Amanda graduated in 2010 from UT- Martin with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in management. She is employed as the Business Office Coordinator for Elmcroft Assisted Living and Memory Care. Casey is a customer service representative with

Jackson Energy Authority. The couple lives in Lexington. n Haley King, Class of 2007, married Clay Goodrich in May 2010. Haley, who works for King Tire Company, has a B.S. in elementary education PreK-3 from the University of Tennessee. She graduated magna cum laude. Clay is a realtor with Town and Country Realtors.

They live in Jackson. (haley@kingtire.com) n Haley Anderson, Class of 2007, teaches second grade at Lincoln Magnet School for Mathematics and Science. Haley has a B.S. in arts and humanities, elementary education K-6 from Freed-Hardeman University and plans to return to Freed-Hardeman next spring to earn her masters in school counseling. n Holly Osborne, Class of 2008, is in Charleston, South Carolina, pursuing a degree in psychology through the University of Memphis online degree program.

She plans to graduate in December.

She is engaged to Brandon Hart. (holly_112089@hotmail.com) n Gianna Salvucci, Class of 2008, a senior at Rhodes College, was selected from numerous candidates for a summer internship with Loreal Cosmetics. (gianna9225@hotmail.com) n Zainab Suara, Class of 2008, is pursuing her masters of science in public health at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Howard University in three years. n Katie Mansfield, Class of 2009, was accepted into The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first and second-year college students. She also has been selected for membership in Sigma Alpha Lambda, a national

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Alumni scholarship winner he USJ Alumni Association has awarded its annual scholarship to Carly Hill, Class of 2011. Carly is a freshman majoring in psychology at Belmont University in Nashville.

She plans to pursue a career as a criminal profiler.

The scholarship was awarded last spring during the Senior Awards Ceremony.

At USJ, Carly was a member of the National Honor Society, National French Honor Society, and National English Honor Society.

A seven-year member of Ballet Arts, Carly attended the Governor’s School for the Arts in Dance. Carly has served as a dance assistant for the Pat Brown School of Dancing and has volunteered for the Starlight Symphony. Carly, a performing member of Ballet Arts of Jackson for four years, has been awarded several solos.

leadership and honors organization, at UT-Knoxville.

2010…

Sara Barnes, Class of 2010, a sophomore at Parsons The New School For Design in New York, had her work showcased in fashion shows in Nashville and in Jackson.

The Jackson show was the featured segment of a fundraiser for the HandsUp School. n Elizabeth Breeden, Class of 2011, completed a summer internship with Gary Pickens and the meteorology team at WBBJ Channel 7 in Jackson. As a part of her experience, Elizabeth was working with the National Weather Service in Memphis and doing mock trial runs in front of the camera. Elizabeth attends Mississippi State University and is pursuing a broadcast meterology degree. n

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Meet the Class of 2011

rom the University of California at Berkeley to Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, to Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, the 80 members of USJ's Class of 2011 are attending 31 colleges across the country. Many received academic, leadership, fine arts, and/or athletic scholarships. The College Board selected four students for National Merit honors; two of them were named National Achievement finalists. The top quintile in the class had an average ACT score of 29.3; the class average ACT score was 25.9. Class members are‌ n Madeline Adams, UT-Knoxville

n Tucker Goodwin, UT-

n Evan Baker,

n Shane Greene, UT-

n Zachary Austin, UT-Knoxville

University of Rochester n Taylor Barclay, University of Central Arkansas n Samantha Blanton, Tennessee Tech n David Ross Blurton, UT-Martin n Shida Bonakdar, Fontbonne University n Elizabeth Breeden, Mississippi State n Thomas Burton, University of Texas at Dallas n Laura Butler, UT-Chattanooga n Chloe Cantor, Mississippi State n Courtney Cape, Southern Methodist University n Gene Crews, Jackson State n Alex Crossett, UT-Chattanooga n Meredith Crowder, UT-Knoxville n Avery Cunningham, DePaul University n Mahmood Dardas, Purdue University n Kelsey Darnall, UT-Knoxville n Luke David, Murray State University n Chase Davis, UT-Chattanooga n Kaleigh Davis, Mississippi State n Guy Dement, UT-Chattanooga n Harrison Donahoe, Rhodes College n Christopher Elizer, UT-Knoxville n Davis Exum, UT-Chattanooga n Kasey Fleming, UT-Knoxville n Morgan Garner, Mississippi State n Taylor Gaston, King College n Matt Giampapa, Michigan State n Anna Giddens, Mississippi State

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Wearing their honor cords and medals after the Senior Celebration of Academic Excellence the night before graduation are the top three graduates of the Class of 2011: Valedictorian Abbey Orr, Essayist Grace Howard, and Salutatorian Halle Priester

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n Chirag Odhav, University of California at

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n Abbey Orr, Union University

n Russell Hollman, UT-Knoxville

n Mackenzie Paris, Auburn University

n Carly Hill, Belmont University

n Rebecca Hooper, Eckerd College

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n Miller Martindale, Mississippi State

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n Warner Thomas, Union University

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n Scott Melton, University of Alabama n E.J. Miller, UT-Chattanooga

n Hamilton Moore, UT-Chattanooga n Joey Moore, Union University

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2010-2011 Annual Report Dear Friends of University School of Jackson,

Once again, we are pleased to recognize USJ’s generous donors and supporters for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Our contributors are a diverse group — parents, alumni, faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends of USJ. Their contributions help to bridge the gap that exists between our tuition revenue and the actual cost to educate our students, maintain our programs, and care for our buildings and grounds.

USJ is West Tennessee’s unmatched college preparatory school.

Last year’s 80 graduating seniors are attending more than 30 different colleges and universities this fall. We regularly receive reports that our graduates are well prepared for the college experience.

We are grateful to those who contributed to the Annual Fund and to our support groups — Academic Support Group, Bruins Club, Fine Arts Guild, and Mother’s Club — that provide so much additional support to our school.

All activities at USJ, including fundraising activities, support our mission statement: to instill a passion for academic excellence and lifelong learning so each student can reach his or her maximum potential. We strive to fulfill this mission through our four pillars: academics, athletics, fine arts, and character education.

Thank you for your support. We are honored to recognize everyone in this report for helping USJ achieve its mission. There is also a pledge form and envelope for conveniently mailing your pledge or contribution for the 2011-2012 year in the centerfold of this issue of the USJ magazine.

Sincerely,

Clay Lilienstern, Head of School

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he strength of University

2010-2011 Budget

School of Jackson lies in its

Income

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,317,235.

Auxiliary

Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$170,000.

(Buses, cafeteria, etc.)

Annual Fund Gifts to Operations

Annual Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000.

support from school families and friends. University School offers

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Gifts to Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$89,275.

(Budgeted $ from Support Groups)

nual Fund’s unrestricted giving allows the school to decide how to use the money and keep school

Expenses Salaries & Benefits

Salaries & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,212,871.

Debt & Capital Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . .$888,789.

Debt & Capital Expenses

Operational Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$803,848.

(Utilities, maintenance, grounds & insurance)

Operational Expenses

Educational Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$669,493.

(Books, classroom supplies, athletics, etc.)

Operating Reserve & Contingency Fund .$136,509.

Total Giving in 2010-2011

Annual Fund offset USJ’s greatest need for extra support. The An-

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,711,510.

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,711,510.

Unrestricted Giving: Gifts to the

Operating Reserve

Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169,902.

(Annual Fund & Designated) Restricted Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,204.

(Special gifts & projects, etc.)

Donations to Support Groups Academic Support Group Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,811.

Bruins Club Super Boosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$67,110.

Fine Arts Guild Partners and Patrons of the Arts . . . . . . .$30,850.

Mothers’ Club Holiday Mart Sponsors and Patrons . . . . .$48,680.

Educational Expenses

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tuition affordable.

Restricted Giving takes on many

forms at USJ. This past year, for

example, people donated to the library in memory of a loved one, helped pay for facility improvements in several sports, and

bought walkway bricks in honor

of someone they considered special. Restricted Giving also includes funds to USJ’s several

endowments, planned giving, and to our parent Support Groups.

An envelope for donations to USJ’s Annual Fund is included with this magazine for your convenience.

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2010-11 Annual Fund

Tax-deductible gifts to the Annual Fund make up the difference between tuition income and operational needs. Annual Fund gifts help USJ keep its tuition low. Our tuition is about two thirds of what other Southeastern independent schools in our peer group charge.

Annual Fund contributors USJ Society: ($5,000+)

Anonymous Kay and Flint Cox Jennifer and Joseph Crenshaw Camille and Ralph Jones

Visionary Society: ($2,500+) BancorpSouth Brent and Jil Cooper Dyersburg Pediatric Dentistry Lois and Charles Ewoh Mary Ann and Chris Giampapa B.J. and Ralph Jones Mary Jane and Mike McWherter Joyce and Kofi Nuako Lesley and Samuel Rickman Brenda and Bob Smith Betty Ann and John Tanner Jan and Patrick Teer

Red & Blue Society: ($1,000+)

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Omar Ahmad Tara and Trey Antwine Teresa and Richard Ayers Janice and Charles Baldwin Sylvia Bell Ravinder and Gurpal Bindra Sherri and Chris Brauss Geri and Tom Breeden Marnie and David Cohen Kay and Christian Culbreath First Tennessee Bank Cathy and Charlie Garrett Shannon and Robert Gilroy Andre Gist and Alice James Marla and Chuck Hughes Misty and James Kirkland Amy and Paul Koerner Rebecca and Clay Lilienstern Maria and Bill Mariencheck Stephanie and John Masterson Governor Ned R. McWherter Allison and Preston Miller Pam and Joel Perchik Roberta and James Price Joanna and Brad Priester Mitzi and Bill Richardson Cynthia and James Ross Laura and Eric Sievers Signs First Regina and Daniel Sim Theresa and Paul Smith Gina and Todd Smith

Latricia and Ben Stallings Torri and Karl Studtmann Dana and Tom Talkington Janet and Dale Thomas Amy and Bas van Buuren Laura and Kyle Williams

Leadership Society: ($500+) Priscilla and David Aherrera Denise and Don Allen Marsha and Michael Barclay Black & Decker Tammy and Julius Boyd Stephanie and Richard Cape Frances and Bobby Cates Melanie and Dewitt Day Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation, Inc. First South Bank Anita and Steve Hamilton Celeste and Ronald Harrison Tiffany and Ray Howard Denise and Daniel Hurst JMS Russel Metals Corp Holly and Steve Maroney Peggy and Bill McGuire Lorna and Keith Micetich Carolee and William Morris Marcia Moss Kimberly and John Nelson Betty and Don Newman Elizabeth and Greg Orr Shelly and Scott Phillipps Jessica and David Pinkerton Jean and Bill Priester Shannon and Charles Randolph Mary and Tom Reed Regions Bank Molly and Alan Rheney Lee and Jim Russell Jennifer and Jason Sammons Sandi and Mike Sanders Anamika and Shyamal Sarkar Charlene and Larry Shaffer Heather and Tommy Shaffer Sally and Billy Slack Sally and Michael Smigielski Piper and Jackie Taylor Cyd and David Teague Jennifer and Jerome Teel Kathryn and John Tucker Werner Weissenfluh Lynn and Ed Woodside Pearl Woolfork Tanya and Archie Wright Sandy Yopp

Bruin Society: ($250+) Judy and Lynn Adkins Anonymous Melissa Appleton Angela and Michael Badgett Machelle and Marshall Banks Phyllis and Jerry Barrix Janet and David Brown Julia and John Brundige Traci and Trey Carney Fran and William Chandler Lewis Cobb Pat and Don Coffey Mackenzie Cotner Amanda and Richard Crowley Kim and Jeff Cupples Brenda DePriest Julie and Chris Fleming Connie and David Garey Sumner Glassco Cecelia and Steve Grubbs Jennifer and Kreg Hamm Adair and Jim Hardegree Lynn and William Harmon Joyce and Theron Hastings Amy and Robert Hite Connie and Eddie Hockaday Shirley and Larry Jones Catherine and Ron Kwasigroh Taylor and David Laird King Lamons Patricia and William Lawrence Kimberly and Frankie Lax Rachael and Kamran Mahalati Matt Medearis Jan and David Melton Deanie and Jackie Montieth Lissa and Terry Mullins Ginger and John New Mary Alice and Burruss Nichols Kimberly and Danny Nolen Melinda and Frank Pierce Peggy Robbins Kathleen and Alan Sallee Deirdre Sallee Helen and Michael Saridakis Kay and Butch Shearin Dorsetta and Henry Smith Lisa and Steve Spurlin Jodi Steen Betsy and Terry Swindell Janet Lynn and Mike Tankersley Gary Taylor Ellen and Ed Wheeler

Cindy and Jerry Whitsitt Hayley and Chris Wilkerson Susan and Sandy Winston Cindy and Mike Wright Vickie and Thomas Yancey

Support Partner: (<$250) Admirals Landing Community Association Kathy and Michael Allan Amber and Jason Anderson Tina and Ricky Anderson Anonymous Debra and Michael Anton Shannon Arnold Elizabeth and Kyle Atkins Brenda and Jeff Austin Janet and James. Ayers Bank of Jackson Kelly and David Barnes Judy and Mike Baskin Cindy and Larry Bell Michelle and David Blanton Marillyn and Bill Boggs Angie and Brad Box Michelle and Grant Boykin Carolyn and Gary Brown Amy and Allen Buckley Amanda and Trevor Bullion Courtney and Timothy Burnette Karlene and Mark Burton Sandra and Michael Burtt Kelly and Tom Butler Peggy and Jerry Byrd Mona and Jim Campbell Jennifer and Jimmy Carey Del Carraher Rachelle and John Carraher Wendi and Benny Cates Lisa and Robert Cates April and Frank Christie City Lumber Bridget and Danny Clark John Clarke Judy Cooper Amy Cotner Ann Cotner Paulette and Andy Coy David Crockett Nice Crockett Lucille and Jerry Cullen Kathy and Keith Davis Martha and Tom Dolinak Lee and Todd Driver Emily and Brian Dunn

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Legacy Society promotes a united way to give

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his year USJ has a new society, one that provides an opportunity to support USJ while promoting unity among the school community — the Legacy Society.

Through a $2,500 donation to the Annual Fund, Legacy Society members play an integral role in promoting a cohesive fundraising partnership that is in the best interest of the school and offers several unique benefits to donors.

Legacy Society members automatically become a member of the Bruins Club and Fine Arts Guild and become a Holiday Mart patron. Membership also supports the Annual Fund, which is the most directly beneficial gift you can give to USJ as it assists in keeping tuition reasonable and competitive, improves technology, and provides salary increases and continuing educational opportunities for staff. The Annual Fund also insures the financial stability of the school, assists in ensuring academic excellence, and demonstrates your belief in continuing and expanding the well-rounded educational experience offered at USJ.

Legacy Society benefits…..

n A SuperBooster membership in the Bruins Club, which provides free admission for two to each regular home athletic event and a designated parking pass. n Holiday Mart Patron status, which includes two tickets to the Mart’s Preview Party and 10 tickets to the Mart. n A Silver level corporate sponsorship for the Fine Arts Guild, which includes a quarter page ad in the sponsor book-

let and four tickets to each production, with reserved seating at all Upper and Middle School productions.

Legacy Society members also receive recognition and invitations to special events. Gifts to the Legacy Society can be in the form of cash or check, stock/other securities, matching gifts, or memorials and honorariums. Donations can be made online through the USJ website. For more information or to join the Legacy Society, contact the Development Department.

Charter Legacy Society members…

Tara and Trey Antwine Teresa and Richard Ayers BancorpSouth Kelly and Tom Butler Mona and Jim Campbell Marnie and David Cohen Jennifer and Joseph Crenshaw Mary Ann and Chris Giampapa Anita and Steve Hamilton Fiona and Jonathan Harlan BJ and Ralph Jones Camille and Ralph Jones Misty and James Kirkland Taylor and David Laird Maria and Bill Mariencheck Holly and Steve Maroney Stephanie and John Masterson

Mary Jane and Mike McWherter Joyce and Kofi Nuako Sarah and Kelly Pucek Shannon and Charles Randolph Elesha and John Reid Mitzi and Bill Richardson Lesley and Samuel Rickman Lisa and Kenny Rogers Cynthia and James Ross Jennifer and Jason Sammons Brenda and Bob Smith Gina and Todd Smith Piper and Jackie Taylor Jan and Patrick Teer Janet and Dale Thomas Tanya and Archie Wright

Marisa and Ray Lincer Kristen and Alex Londe Virginia and R. Sean Long Elizabeth and Steve Maloan Delbert Maness Starlet and Blake Mansfield Lisa and Mickey Marley Dianne and Rick Matheny Heidi McDaniel Joan and Duncan McInnis Anna and Kinney McPeake Lisa and Dana Meeson Merrill Lynch Michele and Tom Miller Kay Milligan Kimberly and Ralph Mitchell Darla and Daniel Moore Laura and Baker Moore Karen and Jace Morganti Ruth Ann and George Morrison Malea Mullins Debbie and James Newmon Drew Newmon Jacque and Lawrence Nicola Motoko and Yoshiaki Niimi Shiho and Tetsuya Nonaka Sarah and Dan Pate Deborah and Charles Patterson Donald Patterson

Pharmacia Retiree Matching Gifts Jane and William Preston Jenny and Holt Pritchett Ashley and John Rabun Jane Ramer Linda Reid Nancy and Terry Revell Emily and Michael Richards Rosemary Richardson Carla and Eddie Roach Kim and James Robinson Lisa and Kenny Rogers Karen and Arnold Rohlwing David Rohm Cori and James Rose Clare and James Royer Cande and Tommy Russell Carol and Phillip Ryan Jennifer and Robert Sammons Henry Sanders, Jr. Judy and Richard Sanderson Diane Sanford Amelia and David Self Neal Sellars Jackie and Bobby Sellers CaRae and David Sewell Marilee and Frank Sher Tony Shutes Regina and Eric Sills

Annual Fund contributors, continued …

Dana and Anthony Durfee Brad Dyer Dian and Phillip Eddleman Veronica Edwards Donna and Thomas Ellis Paula and Billy Ennis Greg Fay Jane and Bob Ferguson Anne and James Fine Cindy and William Fisher Kathy and Richard Fite Carolyn and Kevin Folkl Debbie and Jesse Ford Karrie and Gregory Galdino Phyllis and Bill Gayton Mary Neal and Tom Glass Julie and Jimmy Glosson Aaron Glover Stacey and James Glover Christie and Scott Golden Joe Grace Linda and Rich Grimm Elizabeth and David Hailey Danielle and Jon Hall Danice and John Haltom Mary Beth Haltom James Hannis Willie Mae and Billy Harmon Pam and Ricky Harrison

Linda Hawks Mark Hawks Hayley Haynes Johnny Herriman Jimmy Higgs Karen and Dwain Holder Patsy and Jim Hollman Home Depot Mary Beth and Mike Hopper Beth and Buck Hudson Virginia Hudson Stephanie Hulme Kellie Inman International Dyslexia Association Missy and Tim Ivy Linda and Victor Ivy Martha Jelks Jeff Johnson Michele and Joe Kaveh Zohreh Kazempour Betsy King Terrie Kirby Tracy and Craig Kirk Carol and Ron Kirkland Rhonda and Wesley Klipfel Denise and Karl Kramer Veronica and Bernhard Kurth Leigh Ann and Chris Leonardi Carrie and Chris Lewis

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Annual Fund Memorials and Honorariums Judy and Lynn Adkins…

• in honor of Conner, Jonathan, Catherine, and Jacob Adkins Admirals Landing Community Association…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Debra and Michael Anton…

• in memory of Thomas Anton Teresa and Richard Ayers…

• in honor of Will Ayers 2005 and Sarah Ayers 2008 Michelle and Grant Boykin…

• in honor of Jennifer Sammons and Maggie Reinhard, Lower School teachers Peggy and Jerry Byrd…

• in memory of Jim Ramer • in memory of Joyce Higgs Mona and Jim Campbell…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons • in memory of Mike Dennison Stephanie and Richard Cape…

• in honor of Dr. Charles and Mary Cape • in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Potts Fran and William Chandler…

• in honor of Will and Annie Lou Wright John Clarke…

• in honor of Bobbie W. Clarke Pat and Don Coffey…

• in honor of the USJ Faculty • in memory of Ben Allen • in memory of Helen Fite • in memory of Jane McDade • in memory of Joyce Higgs • in memory of Mike Dennison • in honor of Emily Shipper's 80th birthday and her 34 years of service to USJ

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Ann Cotner…

• in memory of Mike Cotner Kay and Flint Cox… • in honor of Conner McCarver Martha and Tom Dolinak…

• in honor of Mrs. Jimmy C. Bond Donna and Thomas Ellis…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Paula and Billy Ennis…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Carolyn and Kevin Folkl…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Mary Neal and Tom Glass…

• in honor of Frances, Nicole, and Jack New Sumner Glassco…

• in honor of Abby Wheeler Christie and Scott Golden…

• in honor of Leslie Scott, Ranee Jones, and Michelle Boykin Danice and John Haltom…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Joyce and Theron Hastings…

• in honor of Christopher Elizer Virginia Hudson…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Martha Jelks…

• in honor of Trey and Matthew Teel B.J. and Ralph Jones…

• in honor of Camille Jones Catherine and Ron Kwasigroh…

• in honor of Sydney and Kaleigh Kwasigroh King Lamons…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons

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Kimberly and Frankie Lax… • in honor of Anna Lax Holly and Steve Maroney…

• in memory of Harold Maroney Joan and Duncan McInnis…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Governor Ned R. McWherter…

• in honor of Mary Bess and Walker McWherter Mary Jane and Mike McWherter…

• in memory of Joyce Higgs Shiho and Tetsuya Nonaka…

• in honor of Momoho Nonaka Sarah and Dan Pate…

• in honor of room moms and reading volunteers Jane and William Preston…

• in honor of Anderson Preston Roberta and James Price…

• in honor of Price McKnight Shannon and Charles Randolph…

• in honor of Lashlee Elizabeth and Lauren Elisabeth Randolph Mary and Tom Reed…

• in memory of Governor Ned McWherter • in memory of William Clarke Linda Reid…

• in honor of J. Grant Reid Karen and Arnold Rohlwing…

• in honor of Kayla and Seth Rohlwing Henry Sanders, Jr.…

• in honor of Trey Smith Diane Sanford…

• in honor of Brittain and Gracen Rainey Neal Sellars…

• in honor of Cole, Cade, and Curt Sammons Kay and Butch Shearin…

• in memory of Joyce Higgs • in memory of Helen Fite • in memory of Mike Dennison • in memory of Carol Janie Lamons

Marilee and Frank Sher…

• in memory of Joyce Higgs Theresa and Paul Smith…

• in honor of Brandon and Matthew Smith Nevella and Don Smith…

• in honor of Jessi Smith Marzette and Herman Stallings…

• in honor of Caroline and Sophie Stallings Mary Ann and Lowell Stonecipher…

• in honor of Rhonda Klipfel Cynthia Thomson…

• in memory of Ben Allen Martha and Russ Truell…

• in memory of Joyce Higgs Kathryn and John Tucker…

• in memory of Joyce Higgs Brenda and Joseph Venable…

• in honor of Will and Reid Venable Sandra and David Watlington…

• in honor of Katie and Caleb Watlington Werner Weissenfluh…

• in honor of David and Anna Weissenfluh Hunter and Suzanne Welles…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Ellen and Ed Wheeler…

• in honor of Jenny Carey, Kim Yelverton, Marie Wheeler, and Sumner Glassco Marie Wheeler…

• in honor of Abby Wheeler Kathy and Bob Wood…

• in memory of Toni Donahue Nan and George Woodard…

• in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Pearl Woolfork…

• in honor of Starr Janae' Woolfork

Alumni Association Signs First Byrd Southern Rents Old Town Spaghetti Store Robinson Toyota

Teel & Maroney, PLC The Forked Vine Wine & Spirits Edward Jones Investments, Tripp Tucker

Restricted Gifts/Honorariums Athletics

Lower School

Kathy and Richard Fite, in memory of Ted Brush Adair and Jim Hardegree

Jane and Robert Atkins, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard Sylvia Bell, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard Stephanie and Richard Cape, in memory of Joyce Higgs Lisa and Robert Cates, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard, in memory of Joyce Higgs Frances and Bobby Cates, in honor of Carrie Cates Pat and Don Coffey, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard Lucille and Jerry Cullen, in memory of Joyce Higgs Jane and Bob Ferguson, in memory of Joyce Higgs Jimmy Higgs, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard Beth and Buck Hudson, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard, in memory of Joyce Higgs Debbie and James Newmon, in memory of Joyce Higgs Drew Newmon, in memory of Joyce Higgs Kay and Butch Shearin, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard Karen and Ricky Skelton, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard Jodi Steen, in honor of Matthew, William, and Emily Steen Betty Ann and John Tanner, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard Kathy and Bob Wood, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard Kim and John Yelverton, in memory of Joyce Higgs, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard

Boys Basketball Brenda DePriest, in honor of Ally and John Ross Glover

Cheerleading BancorpSouth Black & Decker Geri and Tom Breeden Mackenzie Cotner, in memory of her dad, Mike Cotner Amy Cotner, in memory of Mike Cotner Kay and Christian Culbreath Dyersburg Pediatric Dentistry Camille and Ralph Jones Sandi and Mike Sanders Latricia and Ben Stallings

Fine Arts Kay Milligan, in memory of Carol Janie Lamons Carol and Ron Kirkland, in memory of Carol Janie Lamons

Girls Basketball Ruth Ann and George Morrison, in memory of Ted Brush, in memory of Dean Burleson, in memory of Thomas Calvin Shepard

Library Carol and Ron Kirkland, in memory of Joyce Higgs Stacey and James Glover, in honor of Barbara Bryant, Bobbie Clarke, Pam Kovalic, Anamika Sarkar, Kathy Wiener, Becky Baskin, Lisa Spurlin, Patricia Booher, Jenny Prichett, Danielle Stanfill Ann and Sam McLemore, in memory of William Diamond, Jr.

Marketing Partners Academic Support Group Bank of Jackson Byrd Southern Rents

John W. Crowder Jr., DDS Family Care Walk-in Clinic Fine Arts Guild First Tennessee Garrett Plumbing & Heating Haynes-Barket Investment Management, LLC Mothers’ Club Nordstar Parker Uniforms Reed & Associates Marketing, Inc. Bob Smith, B&B Solutions TruGreen of Jackson

Prayer Garden Jean and Steven Coffman, in honor of Ben and Luke Coffman’s teachers: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Bell, Dr. Grant, Mr. Grant, Mrs. Royer, Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Mullins, Ms. Crockett, Mrs. Hawks, Coach Dunn, Mrs. Moss, Mrs. Allan, Mr. Baskin, Coach Wernquist, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Kirby

Soccer Program Laura and David Camp Hardee, Martin & Donahoe, P.A. Home Medical Products, Inc. Marcy and Mike Ibach Rhonda and Wesley Klipfel Catherine and Don McKnight Medical Specialty Clinic, P.C. Sally and Michael Smigielski Laura and Kyle Williams

Special Speaker BancorpSouth Stephanie and Richard Cape Camille and Ralph Jones Peggy and Bill McGuire Deborah and Charles Patterson Melinda and Frank Pierce Lisa and Kenny Rogers Angela and Nathan Spencer Jan and Patrick Teer

Walkway Bricks Michele and Tom Miller, in honor of Bill and Peggy Graves Class of 1988, in memory of Lee A. Thompson Kim and David Villarreal, in honor of Eric Villarreal, Valedictorian 2010 Mary Jane and Mike McWherter, in honor of Bess McWherter 2011, in honor of Coach Larry Jones Marcia Moss, in memory of Bill Moss, Jr., 1936-1997; and in honor of Billy Moss, Class of 1990; Meredith Moss, Class of 1992; Kate Moss, Class of 1993; and Murray Moss, Class of 1998

Miscellaneous First South Bank for Lower School Technology Dept.

Kathryn and David Weissenfluh for Lower School Guidance, in memory of Joyce Higgs Ravinder and Gurpal Bindra for Academics and Academic Competitions, in honor of Don Newman, Claire Royer, and Tammy Grant Jean and Bill Priester for Volleyball and Theater, in honor of Halle Priester Erie Kate McCord for Alumni Endowment, in honor of Nancy McCord Derivaux, Katharine McCord Tucker, Lauren Tucker Trammell, Tripp Tucker Lois and Charles Ewoh for Renee’ Jones class and Sarah Pate’s class Shannon and Robert Gilroy for Libby Lynch’s class Jessica and David Pinkerton for Amber Anderson’s class

Annual Fund contributors, continued …

Karen and Ricky Skelton Kelly and Alex Smith Nevella and Don Smith Tammy and Jeff Smith Dorothea Spates Angela and Nathan Spencer Kathy and Howard Spotts Kelly and Phil Stafford Marzette and Herman Stallings Michelle and Jonathan Steen Mary Ann and Lowell Stonecipher Denise and Greg Stuart

Yvette and Joe Sumler Darlene and David Tanner Dawn M. Tenpenny Cynthia Thomson Kay and Don Thomson Christie and Matt Thomson Kavita and Suresh Thota Martha and Russ Truell Linda and Ben Truex Shonda and Ben Vargason Brenda and Joseph Venable Mary Elizabeth Via

Kim and David Villarreal Marda and Bryan Wallace Sandra and David Watlington Kathryn and David Weissenfluh Hunter and Suzanne Welles Ryan Wernquist Amy and Benjamin West Marie Wheeler Shannon and Ronald Whisenant Kim and Edgar Willis Vicki and Greg Wilson Ruth and David Wing

Tony Winkler Kathy and Bob Wood Nan and George Woodard Cindy and Steve Wyatt Linda and Boyce Yates Kim and John Yelverton Shay and Gary Young Angela and Kevin Youngberg Melissa and Matt Zerfoss

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Income

he Bruins Club supports the athletic programs at USJ through volunteer support and financial assistance. Our purpose is to provide supplemental funding not covered by the general budget. The Bruins Club generates funds through the annual Super Booster campaign, concession income, and special events, such as program ads, tournaments, and stadium sponsor signs.

The Bruins Club is committed to all USJ athletic programs, dedicating funds to a variety of capital improvement projects over the past few years. We also contribute to the annual budget and help with special projects.

Each family is urged to become Super Boosters and volunteer to help in the concessions stands and with other projects. This kind of support helps our athletic programs, while keeping tuition costs as low as possible. Our regular meetings are at 6 p.m. the first Monday of each month, usually in the Upper School library.

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Carol and Brad Adkins Denise and Don Allen Norfleet Anthony Tara and Trey Antwine Rhonda Aristorenas Eric Arnold Shannon Arnold Debbie and Keith Atkins Elizabeth and Kyle Atkins Kristy and Jonathan Ayers Teresa and Richard Ayers Laurie and Kelly Ballard BancorpSouth Marsha and Michael Barclay Vickie and Ronald Barker Maelene and Bill Barnes Kelly and David Barnes Tarsha and Kevin Basham LaCheryl and Victor Bass Shelia and Allen Beecham Jennifer and Christopher Biggs Ginger and David Blurton Patricia and Michael Booher Angie and Brad Box Sandra Boxell Jeff Boyd Tammy and Julius Boyd Suzanne Boyd Geri and Tom Breeden Karen and Andy Britt Courtney and Timothy Burnette Sandra and Michael Burtt Kelly and Tom Butler Anita Jo and Joe Byrd Marc Cain Polly and Lynn Callis Laura and David Camp Martha and Jonathan Campbell Vickie and Timothy Campbell Stephanie and Richard Cape Tracy and Eric Cardwell Carlock Automotive Group Lou Anne Carlock Rachelle and John Carraher

Cynthia and Larry Carruth April and Frank Christie John Clarke Russell T. Clarkson David Clifton Kristie Clifton Lewis Cobb Teresa Cobb Pat and Don Coffey Marnie and David Cohen Rita and Eddy Conaway Carolyn and Billy Cooper Brent and Jil Cooper Amy Cotner Ann Cotner Paulette and Andy Coy Amy and Jimmy Craig Dee Dee and John Crowder Kay and Christian Culbreath Janice and Pete Davidson Kathy and Keith Davis Melanie and Dewitt Day Laurie and Larry Denbrock Brenda DePriest Pam and Bernie Dietz Angela and Mark Donahoe Amy and Brian Dougan Lee and Todd Driver Lolly and Stephen Eldridge Amy Hastings Elizer Ginger and Adam English Sharon and Alan Ewell Rhonda and Charles Exum Sherry and Tom Fendley First Bank Julie and Chris Fleming Patricia and John Fortner Anita and Jeff Foster Maria and Clay Fuller Janice and Robert Gaines Connie and David Garey Paige and Brad Garner Patsy and Charles Garrett Cathy and Charlie Garrett

Income Super Boosters Concession Income Signs Sports Programs Tournament Income Other Income Total Income

$66,860. $47,746. $12,500. $12,563. $4,449. $11,467. $155,585.

Expenses One-Time Expenses MS Gym Soundproofing Purchase of two AEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PlayOn! Sports Start Up Recurring Expenses USJ General Fund

$5,000. $2,500. $3,000. $22,950.

Operating Expenses Super Boosters $17,322.

Concession Expense $40,684.

Banquets/Awards/Uniforms $769.

Sports Programs $15,642.

Field Maintenance $5,036.

Tournament Expense $5,524.

Equipment/Uniforms $2,324.

General Supplies $5,226.

Other Expenses $6,079.

Total Expenses $132,056.

Mary Ann and Chris Giampapa Mae and William Giles Lesa and Craig Glassman Laura and Butch Glover Jennifer and Kirk Goehring Christie and Scott Golden Amanda and Tony Gregory Lisa and Bill Hall Net Income $23, 529.

Hall Engineering, LLC Beverly and Sam Hall Camille and Ralph Jones Anita and Steve Hamilton Shannon and Travis Jones Adair and Jim Hardegree Arlene Joslin Carol and Chuck Hardin Anna and Cody Kail Fiona and Jonathan Harlan Sherri and Kurt Kilburn Pam and Ricky Harrison Misty and James Kirkland Paula and Kevin Hatcher A. L. Knipper Kim and Keith Hatchett Amy and Paul Koerner Jackie and Teddy Hazlehurst Denise and Karl Kramer Janna and Jeff Hellums Rhonda and Brett Krasner Sonya and Jeff Helms Catherine and Ron Kwasigroh Bettie Hensley Taylor and David Laird Paul Hensley Jan and Christopher Lambert Tracey Hensley Kimberly and Randy Larkins Kara and Cory Hill Ann and Ernest Lawrence Connie and Eddie Hockaday Bethany and Peter Lawrence Patsy and Jim Hollman Patricia and William Lawrence Denise and Eric Homberg Lenny's Subs Kathy and Steve Horn Rebecca and Clay Lilienstern Kristie and Kipper Hornburger Kelly and Paul Little Tiffany and Ray Howard Kristen and Alex Londe Amy Howell Starlet and Blake Mansfield Melissa and Jeff Howell Maria and Bill Mariencheck LaDawn and Walter Hudson Holly and Steve Maroney Marla and Chuck Hughes Jennifer and Drake Martin Marigene and Matthew Hughes Sallie and Jerry Martin Gloria and Dale Humphrey Pamela Martin Marcy and Mike Ibach Margo Martindale Dawn and William Ing Laura and Michael Martindale Ginger Jaggers Mary and Peter Mascolo Joyce and Alex Johnson Stephanie and John Masterson Ranee and Brandon Jones

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Academic Support Group

he Academic Support Group (ASG) enhances academic endeavors for all students and faculty members. ASG accomplishes this through many hours of volunteer work, successful fund-raising, and financial contributions. In 2010-2011, the bulk of our revenue was from the annual Academic Auction and the use of Kroger cards. We also partnered with Dutch Garden Center last spring, raising money for the purchase of plants. Our money is used to grant

special teacher and administration requests.

Funds collected from Kroger Cards were used for teacher continuing education. We also funded the production of the Upper Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first literary journal, Between the Lines. We bought $27,000 worth of textbooks and nearly $7,000 worth of software, laptop computers, and Mimio boards. We were also able to give each Lower School teacher $200 to spend in his or her classroom.

Income Academic Auction

ASG Supporters Platinum ($1,000+): BancorpSouth Dyersburg Pediatric Dentistry Dutch Garden Center First South Bank Marigene and Matthew Hughes The Hughes Eye Center Krasner Pawn & Jewelry

$36,964.

(Including Auction Sponsors)

Myra and James Krenis James Krenis, Attorney Amy and Bas van Buuren Lynn and Ed Woodside

Gold ($300+) Allison Insurance Group, Inc. FMY Orthodontics, P.C. Jeff Fuller Designs

Maria and Bill Mariencheck Heather and Mark Miller Mark Miller, DDS, PLC Ruth Ann Morrison The Law Office of George Morrison, III Rainey, Kizer, Reviere, and Bell PLC Southern Electric & Controls

Kroger Cards Dutch Garden Center Cash Out of Savings Total Income

$5,084. $414. $26,783. $69,245.

Expenses Academic Auction Academic Requests Total Expense

$13,887. $63,823. $77,710.

Super Boosters, continued â&#x20AC;Ś Penny and Shannon Mayhall Holly and Monte McAlexander Patricia and John McCaw Christina and Chad McGee Marie and Vincent McGee Peggy and Bill McGuire Catherine and Don McKnight Mary Jane and Mike McWherter Jan and David Melton Diane Melton Joy and John Meriwether Lorna and Keith Micetich Peggy and Roger Mileham Karen and Jack Miller Heather and Mark Miller Allison and Preston Miller Michele and Tom Miller Amy and Gregg Mitchell Betty and Bob Moore Darla and Daniel Moore Hope and Raybon Moore Rachel and Brent Morris Carolee and William Morris Linda and Lynn Mount Dolores and Johnny Mullens Lissa and Terry Mullins Mona and Said Nabhan Kimberly and John Nelson Ginger and John New Mary Newman Mary Alice and Burruss Nichols Mandy and Phil Norsworthy Kelle and Mark Northern Tammi and Will O'Neal Elizabeth and Greg Orr Regina and Michael Overbey Jon Mark Patey

Deborah and Charles Patterson Nancy and Donnie Patterson Pam and Joel Perchik Shelly and Scott Phillipps Melinda and Frank Pierce Mary Pierce Jessica and David Pinkerton Cathy and Mark Powell Rachel Powell Kim and Jim Priddy Joanna and Brad Priester Sarah and Kelly Pucek Ashley and John Rabun Tracy and Benjamin Rasbach Elesha and John Reid Gail and Robert Reynolds Molly and Alan Rheney Emily and Michael Richards Mitzi and Bill Richardson Lesley and Samuel Rickman Martha and Eddie Riddell Laura and Ken Riddell Anna and Phil Robertson Lisa and Kenny Rogers David Rohm Carol Ann and Gary Rolison Cynthia and James Ross Staci and Casey Rushing Lee and Jim Russell Kathleen and Alan Sallee Chana and Alan Sallee Jennifer and Jason Sammons Sandi and Mike Sanders Dottie and Robert Scott Jennifer and Robert Seals Michelle and Andrew Sellers Linda and Shannon Shands

Kelly and Danny Sheffield Laura and Eric Sievers Suzanne and David Sikes Kim and Hunter Simmons Renee and Brian Sisk Sally and Billy Slack Sally and Michael Smigielski Brenda and Bob Smith Dorsetta and Henry Smith Ruth Ann and Jerry Smith Kelly and Mark Smith Theresa and Paul Smith Gina and Todd Smith Dorothea Spates Vicki and Don Spencer Jayme and Justin Spencer Angela and Nathan Spencer Kelly and Phil Stafford Latricia and Ben Stallings Susan and Bob Stephenson Amanda and Elvis Stewart Marie and Greg Street Margaret Ann and Steve Strope Denise and Greg Stuart Torri and Karl Studtmann Yvette and Joe Sumler Peggy and Lynn Swindell Betsy and Terry Swindell Linda and Jim Swope Janet Lynn and Mike Tankersley Beth and Jack Taylor Piper and Jackie Taylor Jerrie and Michael Taylor Cyd and David Teague Ashley and Trey Teague Nona and Carl Teel Jennifer and Jerome Teel

Jan and Patrick Teer Lisa and Randy Terry Janet and Dale Thomas Virginia and Steve Tilleros Linda and Bill Timbes Michelle and Scott Tinker Jo and Warren Tinker Anneva and James Tisdale Betty and James Upchurch Amy and Bas van Buuren Mary Elizabeth Via Ronnie Via Jane and Fred Vinson Anne and Billy Walker Toni and Jerry Warren Nikki and Jeff Watlington Kimberly and Timothy Wehner Kathy and Ron Weiner Cynthia and Henry West Nancy and George White Pamela and Norman White Amy and Pierce White Cindy and Jerry Whitsitt Jennifer and John Whybrew Hayley and Chris Wilkerson Laura and Kyle Williams Kristy and William Willis Rusty Winslow Lynn and Ed Woodside Daphne and Lee Workman Tanya and Archie Wright Kevin Wright Cindy and Mike Wright Vickie and Thomas Yancey Candace and Alan Yates Angela and Kevin Youngberg

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Income

he USJ Mothers’ Club, an organization for all USJ parents, is primarily run by mothers. We provide volunteer and financial support to the school in many ways.

Our two fundraisers are Holiday Mart and the fall and spring Wee Exchange sales.

Mothers’ Club promotes academic life, teacher support, parental involvement, volunteering time and talents, and raising funds. Thank you to all USJ parents for making Mothers’ Club a success!

Holiday Mart Sponsors and Patrons Star Sponsor ($7,500): BancorpSouth

Bakeshop: Regional Hospital of Jackson

Special Events Sponsors ($3,000): Cancer Care Center FMY Orthodontics, P.C. Radiation Oncology Associates

In kind ($3,000): Den-Ray Sign Company, Inc. Dutch Garden Center

Platinum Sponsors ($1,500): Pratt Industries Wenesday and Gregory Ketron Wallace Company DBA Hamilton Hills Shopping Center

In Kind ($1,500): At Home Tennessee Magazine Chili’s Signs First Thomas Media VIP Magazine The Women’s Journal

Gold Sponsors ($1,000): Mona and Jim Campbell First South Bank First Tennessee Bank Henson Construction Services, Inc. Rita and Larry Hooper Jackson Surgical Associates, P.A. Jackson Urological Associates JMS Russel Metals Corp Leaders Credit Union Regions Bank West Tennessee ENT Clinic, P.A. Lynn and Ed Woodside

In Kind ($1,000): Coffman’s Hutcherson Metals

Silver Sponsors ($500): The Children's Clinic, P.A. Dermatology Associates, LLC

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Dermatology Clinic of Jackson Jones Companies, LTD Krasner Pawn & Jewelry Plastic Surgery Clinic of Jackson, P.C. Cathy and Mark Powell Rainey, Kizer, Reviere, & Bell, PLC

In Kind ($500): Crown Winery Forever Communications Heavenly Ham Lamar Advertising New Wave Parker Uniforms Uniform Source WNWS News Talk 101.5 FM

Bronze ($300): Advanced Kidney Specialists, PC: Shyamal Sarkar Allison Insurance Group, Inc. Bank of Jackson Byrd Southern Rents Cape Surgery Center, LLC Construction Products, Inc. of TN Davidson Titles, Inc. Michelle and Dennis Dean Dental Associates, Inc. Duvall Drugs, Inc. First State Bank Flippin & Atkins, P.C. Connie and David Garey; Paulette and Andrew Coy Garrett Plumbing and Heating Co. Golden Circle Ford Lincoln Mercury Peggy and Bill Graves Hall Engineering, LLC Haynes Barker Investment Management, LLC Health Care Pharmacy Anne and Sunny Khamapirad Amy and Chris Little Maria and Bill Mariencheck Amy and Gregg Mitchell Debbie and James Newmon Mandy and Phil Norsworthy Oral Surgery Associates of West TN Paramount Holdings, Inc. Joanna and Brad Priester

R. Jones Underground, Inc. Smith's Floor Covering and Interior Design Southern Electric & Controls Speight and Associates, LLC Springer Medical Associates Stallings Clinic Teel & Maroney, PLC Vaughan Associates Architects, Inc. Lisa and James Wilson

In Kind ($300): Central Distributors Dumplin’s First Class Limo Grace Broadcasting Pig House

Holiday Mart Wee Exchange Interest Total Income

$233,208. $124,595. $261. $358,064.

Expenses Annual Giving $20,000.

Technology Fund $35,000.

Fine Arts Department $14,632.

Holiday Mart $79,948.

Awards $1,150.

Boys/Girls State $1,950.

Christmas Faculty Gifts $9,900.

MCB Christmas Luncheon $200.

Library $6,000.

Teacher Appreciation $2,050.

School Activities $2,772.

Debt Retirement $12,000.

Printing/Copying $1,000.

Computer Equipment/Software $935.

Wee Exch. Proceeds to USJ $18,575.

Wee Exch. Proceeds to Band $1,053.

Wee Exch. Freshman Class $2,106.

Wee Exch. Sophomore Class $1,939.

Wee Exch. Expenses $82,827.

Teacher Supplies $9,500.

General Expenses $14,229.

Restricted Donation $40,000.

Total Expenses $357,766.

Patrons: Aeneas Internet and Telephone Priscilla and David Aherrera Alpha Med, Inc. Kristy and J. Ayers Angela and Michael Badgett Machelle and Marshall Banks Angie and Brad Box Sandra Boxell Pam and Johnny Burleson Laura and David Camp Lou Anne Carlock Community Bank Leigh and Dale Conder Amy and Jimmy Craig Joni and Jim Craig Amanda and Richard Crowley Kay and Christian Culbreath Lisa and Morris English Sherry and Tom Fendley Sandrina and Loukas Georgiou Shannon and Robert Gilroy Anita and Steve Hamilton Fiona and Jonathon Harlan Lynn and William Harmon Monica and Ben Harris Camille and Ralph Jones

Holly and Monte McAlexander Mary Jane and Mike McWherter Pearl Melnyk Joy and John Meriwether Karen and Jack Miller Kimberly and Danny Nolen Pam and Joel Perchik Kathy and Doug Phillips Ginka and Chuck Poole Kimberly and William Preston Sarah and Kelly Pucek Kim and Rob Rainey Elesha and John Reid Molly and Alan Rheney Leanne and William Richardson Michelle and Andrew Sellers Kelly and Danny Sheffield Laura and Eric Sievers Lindsey and Todd Siroky Sally and Billy Slack Sally and Michael Smigielski Lisa and Steve Spurlin Piper and Jackie Taylor Janet and Dale Thomas Mary Elizabeth Via Kimberly and Timothy Wehner Cynthia and Henry West Amy and Pierce White Laura and Kyle Williams Angela and Kevin Youngberg

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Fine Arts Guild

Income:

he Fine Arts Guild supports USJ’s visual and performing arts. A steering committee administers the operational affairs of the Guild and assists the Fine Arts Department, both in financial resources and in volunteer support.

Our main financial support is through families who become Patrons of the Arts and our Fine Arts Guild Corporate Partners.

Our funds help pay for theater productions and other fine arts events, provide scholarships for summer enrichment, buy supplies and equipment, advertise our productions and fine arts achievements, and fund a part-time faculty position.

All families and friends of the arts at USJ are invited to support the arts through Guild membership by becoming a Patron of the Arts or corporate partner.

Fine Arts Partners

Patrons Corporate 10% Holiday Mart Donation Northside Assembly Mart Breakfast Photos Face Painting Play Cash Box Choral “Aladdin, Jr.” “All Shook Up” “Aida” “Honk, Jr.” Interest

Total Income

$6,250. $24,600. $14,632. $250. $846. $187. $250. $11,762. $4,141. $4,080. $6,359. $2,043. $17.

$75,417.

Expenses:

Platinum: ($1,000+)

Gold: ($500+)

BancorpSouth Cancer Care Center Dermatology Associates, LLC Dermatology Clinic of Jackson Dyersburg Pediatric Dentistry The Evans Clinic in Huntingdon Pamela and Paul Evans First South Bank Christi and Joel Haynes Karlie and Thomas Head Idesign Architecture Group, LLC Krasner Pawn & Jewelry Plastic Surgery Clinic of Jackson, P.C. Radiation Oncology Associates Jan and Patrick Teer West Tennessee ENT Clinic, P.A. Torri and Karl Studtmann Lynn and Ed Woodside

Ravinder and Gurpal Bindra Jeff Boyd FMY Orthodontics, P.C. Mary Ann and Chris Giampapa Tammy and Tom Grant Oral Surgery Associates of West TN Physicians Quality Care Sarah and Kelly Pucek Teel & Maroney, PLC Woman's Clinic

Silver: ($300+) Advanced Kidney Specialists, P.C., Shyamal Sarkar Anonymous Elizabeth and Kyle Atkins Judy and Mike Baskin Dana Hager Bridges and Greg Bridges Jennifer and Joseph Crenshaw Dian and Phillip Eddleman

Green With Envy Taylor and David Laird Maria and Bill Mariencheck Stephanie and John Masterson Heather and Mark Miller Paula and Georgios Peftoulidis Ginka and Chuck Poole Joanna and Brad Priester Lisa and Kenny Rogers Michelle and Andrew Sellers Skyline Cardiovascular Milton Smylie Stifel, Nicolaus & Comp., Inc. The Uniform Source Marda and Bryan Wallace Nikki and Jeff Watlington Ronald and Kathy Weiner West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic

Acting Salary Marketing Halftime Show Teacher Christmas Gifts Lower School Art Receptions Sound System Miscellaneous Lower School Plays Fashion Show Fine Arts Guild Banquet Art Scholarship Band Scholarship Music Scholarship Theatre Scholarship Music/Theatre Scholarship Choral “Aladdin, Jr.” “All Shook Up” “Aida” “Honk, Jr.” Teacher Wish Lists

Total Expenses

$8,000. $5,500. $390. $257. $231. $12,278. $1,510. $575. $60. $653. $500. $500. $500. $500. $500. $12,202. $1,356. $5,039. $8,178. $1,578. $6,615.

$66,922.

Patrons of the Arts Priscilla and David Aherrera Allison Insurance Group, Inc. Madonna Aristorenas Tarsha and Kevin Basham Courtney and Timothy Burnette Karlene and Mark Burton Kelly and Tom Butler Amy and Jimmy Craig Amanda and Richard Crowley Lee and Brian Davis Emily and Brian Dunn Karrie and Gregory Galdino Shannon and Robert Gilroy Julie and Jimmy Glosson Elizabeth and David Hailey Anita and Steve Hamilton

Jennifer and Kreg Hamm Lynn and William Harmon Celeste and Ronald Harrison Hayley Haynes Karen and Dwain Holder Lisa and Troy Houston Tiffany and Ray Howard Melissa and Jeff Howell Marigene and Matthew Hughes Ginger Jaggers Camille and Ralph Jones Catherine and Ron Kwasigroh Kimberly and Frankie Lax Rebecca and Clay Lilienstern Libby and Shane Lynch Marie and Vincent McGee

Mary Jane and Mike McWherter Mona and Said Nabhan North Jackson Eye Care Northside Assembly of God Joyce and Kofi Nuako Susan and Franklin Paris Deborah and Charles Patterson Shelly and Scott Phillipps Jessica and David Pinkerton Jane and James Price Mitzi and Bill Richardson Lee and Jim Russell Kathleen and Alan Sallee Shawn and Brian Sellers Regina and Daniel Sim Kim and Hunter Simmons

Sally and Billy Slack Scott Smith Lisa and Steve Spurlin Jeff Stephens Video Productions Stephanie and Scott Stonecipher Janet Lynn and Mike Tankersley Janet and Dale Thomas Chizoba and Felix Ugbaja Kim and David Villarreal Allison West Cynthia and Henry West Laura and Kyle Williams Kristy and Bill Willis Cindy and Mike Wright

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It’s a shopping extravaganza!

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t’s not too early to start getting your holiday shopping list together. USJ’s 2011 Holiday Mart officially opens at 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 18, and runs through Sunday, November 20. This year’s Mart, which “Celebrates the Season,” offers a wide variety of merchants with thousands of gift ideas, special events to add to the excitement, and many Mart favorites that folks have come to know and love.

“We have a little bit of almost everything that shoppers young and old are looking for,” said Torri Studtmann, who along with Kim Rainey and Latricia Stallings, is in charge of the merchant committee. “We have worked really hard to make sure that vendors at the Mart offer a wide variety of items. The merchant response this year has been tremendous, and we have even reserved some space we can expand into if needed.”

“By spreading out the special events over the entire weekend, shoppers have a new reason to come every day to the Mart,” said Lesley Rickman, who is cochairing this year’s Mart with Sarah Pucek and Biz Smith. “We could not have all these events if it were not for the support of our many corporate sponsors, especially our Star Sponsor, BancorpSouth.”

The Mart kicks off with the Preview Party sponsored by FMY Orthodontics on Thursday night.

Friday’s shopping experience includes Rita Randolph in the Little Theater demonstrating some wonderful ways to decorate for the holidays and the traditional Mart Tea Room lunch. Saturday’s special event is the High Tea with My Doll and Me, while the Magical Mart Extravaganza, featuring your child’s favorite characters, will be on Sunday. Tickets to these events will be on sale on the Lower School campus.

No Holiday Mart would be complete without some great food options. Besides the Bake Shop, which offers homemade desserts and the ever famous cream cheese braids and pumpkin cake rolls, shoppers can also take a break and have a meal or a snack at the Dad’s Sports Grill, the Shopper’s Café, or the Junior Deli.

The 2011 Holiday Mart promises to offer a little bit of the old with lots of new and a shopping experience unlike any other in the area.

Tickets are good for all three days of the Mart.

Advance tickets, which go on sale in mid-October, are $5 and are available at area BancorpSouth locations and on the USJ Lower Campus.

Once the Mart opens, tickets will be available at the door for $8.

For up-to-date information about the Mart, visit www.usjholidaymart.com.

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