2012 fall usj magazine

The Magazine UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of JACKSON

Fall 2012 Technology takes another leap …

Also inside…

In the Classroom .............3-7 Fine Arts ........................4,10 Athletics ..........................8-9 Community Service ..........10 Why USJ? ..........................11 Staff Changes..............12-14 Mothers’ Club...................15 Achievements...................16 Annual Report .............17-24 Alumni News ...............25-27 Homecoming ....................28

USJ, The Magazine, is published by University School of Jackson. The next issue is March 2013.

232/240 McClellan Rd. Jackson, TN 38305 731.664.0812 usjbruins.org Clay Lilienstern, Head of School Scott Phillipps, Upper School Director Courtney Burnette, Middle School Director Debbie Ford, Lower School Director Kay Shearin, Director of Admissions, 731.660.1692 Mary Reed, Editor and Designer, mary@reedmarketing.com

Technology takes another leap at USJ

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rom SMART projectors in every Lower School classroom to teacher websites, this school year sees several advances in USJ’s technology program. n On the magazine cover: Thanks to a gift from the Mothers’ Club, Lower School teachers have new SMART interactive projectors in their classrooms. With a projector that is mounted above a white board and a pen controller that many students may think looks like one of their video game controllers, teachers will be able to move around the class while teaching, and students will be able to participate in interactive lessons from SMART’s website. This SMART, teacher-friendly technology wirelessly connects the teacher to the screen and the computer. Teachers can create lessons with SMART resource items or choose from SMART notebook lessons with a variety of subject and grade level material. (In the cover picture, Lower School technology teacher Heidi McDaniel helps fifth graders Will Cisco, Sarah Grace Callis, and Brooke Baldwin do a lesson in Microsoft Word.)

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n The Upper and Middle School building has

wireless Internet access. This opens up many possibilities for integrating technology into the classroom. n USJ has implemented a “bring your own device” system in which students are allowed to use their Kindles, Nooks, iPads, laptops, and other handheld devices in class in their proper context by accessing sites through our wireless system. (All devices connected to the Internet through the USJ wireless network are subject to USJ security software.) n New computers replace old models in labs and other places throughout the school. n Many teachers started the new school year with their own websites, which mirror the professional look of the redesigned USJ website. Programming allows teachers to create and update their websites through any computer using any Internet browser.

You can access a teacher’s website through the Faculty link under About USJ at usjbruins.org.

For more information, visit the Technology section under Academics on the school’s website.

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Teaching Technology with a Twist

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erging her love for technology with her experience in the classroom, Heidi McDaniel has taken the application of technology in the Lower School well beyond the days of just Accelerated Reading tests.

McDaniel, Lower School technology teacher, began integrating technology into her classroom well before she took over the computer lab. “When I was teaching first grade, the school got one computer for everyone to use,” said McDaniel, who also has taught kindergarten, third, and fourth grades in her 20 years at USJ. “I wanted to learn to use it. The more I used it, the more I liked it.”

“As a third grade teacher, I used the computer to expand the world for my students beyond our classroom by emailing a pen pal in the Peace Corps in Cape Verde.

In fourth grade, I had students researching information on each state and eventually putting together a PowerPoint for each state. Computers in my classroom were hooked to the Internet well before other classrooms so my students could learn to do research.”

When the technology position opened, McDaniel knew it was the job for her.

“One of the benefits of my being in the computer lab is that I know about most of the curriculum in each grade level, which helps me relate the computer lessons to what is being taught in the classroom.”

Students start classes in the computer lab in first grade. “With each grade level, I increase what I expect them to do,” McDaniel said. “Students learn many of the programs they will use throughout their educational careers, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. They also learn research skills, formatting tools, and shortcuts.

We also spend one to two months talking about online safety and responsibility. We hope to add a workshop on Internet safety for our parents.”

Innovation is a big part of McDaniel’s role in the technology program, and several of her practices in the classroom have earned recognition for her and valuable equipment for the school.

For example, through an online competition on the “We are Teachers” website, McDaniel submitted an entry about ways she and her students keep germs at bay in the computer lab. She received a $100 grant for classroom supplies and a flip camera that is used throughout the Lower School to make videos of events and field trips.

After entering a contest sponsored by one of the school’s network subscription services every day, she was the monthly winner of three digital signs worth $10,000$15,000, which are now in use on both campuses.

Heidi McDaniel brings enthusiasm and innovation to her computer lab classes.

Her quest to find innovative ways to help teachers and students led McDaniel to recommend the new SMART interactive projectors that were installed in each Lower School classroom. Besides training the teachers to use the new interactive projectors, she has been working with teachers as they develop their own website.

“I tell everyone that I have the best job in the Lower School,” said McDaniel. “We all have such cool tools and toys in the Lower School now — but I’m the one who gets to use them all day, every day!

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And the band plays on …

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open mike day where students perform a selection of their chooshen Tom Grant took over the band program at USJ ing. This gets them accustomed to playing in small groups and in 12 years ago, he nearly started from scratch. The front of an audience in an environment where no one is judging, band had four students and only met twice a week. and they can have fun.”

Today, he averages 25 students per grade in Middle School and First year students have their first concert at Christmas. They more than 35 Upper School students each year. play four pieces and then one piece with all the Ironically, he still band members. “The pieces are in line with what starts from scratch each the students can do, but I do try to keep it a school year with new notch above what they think they can play to band students — more keep them challenged,” said Grant. “For the than 98 percent have group piece, we place the more experienced stunever played an instrudents by the younger ones to help them feel comment before. fortable and good about themselves.”

Like a great cake Band members have other opportunities to homemade from perform on campus and in the community. “We scratch, the band prohave jazz bands and concert bands for both gram is turning out Upper and Middle School,” Grant said. “We some well-seasoned muhave a pep band and a percussion ensemble that sicians as nearly every usually perform separately, but senior who comes out can combine with other instruof the program is offered some sort of college ments when needed. Band memscholarship for band, Grant said. The program bers accompany the two Upper also has a long list of accomplishments to its School musicals each year. We credit, including consistently having the highest are a member of the internanumber of students selected to the All-Northtional Percussive Arts Society and west Honor Band each year. have students in the Jackson Grant starts recruiting students for band in Symphony’s youth orchestra, fifth grade. He visits music classes and demonchurch groups, and the Jackson strates instruments with band members, who Area Community Band. This also play for various Lower School events.

From top, Tom Grant shows first Vincent Stanfield spring we will join with memGrant first introduces new band students to and then Carson Nicola how the trombone works. bers of other high school bands the various instruments so they can make a across the city to play on the USS Arizona in Hawaii.” choice on what they want to play. “It is all about exposing them to Grant considers competitions as a great way to reward students the instruments in the first week and encouraging them to not just for their hard work, a goal for them to pursue, and excellent expoplay what their friends play,” said Grant, who has been teaching sure for college scholarships. “Our students have the opportunity to band for more than 27 years. “We recommend renting the instruaudition for many honor bands, including All-West, All-State, UTment first, in case a student wants to change. I also can help the Martin, Quad State, Governor’s School, and the University of student find a good used instrument that will take him or her a Memphis,” said Grant. long way and save the family some money.”

The biggest achievement Grant sees over his 12 years at USJ is a Grant says it just takes time to teach a student how to play an instrument. “I begin instruction with students at their current level consistent program that has been built by exposing the students to and teach them through a mixture of playing with note reading and every style of music and performance medium.

“Students can’t get the experience they do here anywhere else,” theory. All students are playing the same exercises at the same time he said, “and this would not be possible without the support of the so they hear the same sounds and rhythms, except for the percusadministration and parents. Someday, we are going to march. We sions which deviate slightly. I also provide sources for private lesare making progress towards that goal.” sons if a student wants more instruction. Nearly every Friday is

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Program guides students through adolescence

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school counselor for 13 years and in the new guidance program for Middle Upper/Middle School Guidance Counselor mental health profession for more than 30 and Upper School students is deDebra Anton shares her thoughts on raising years. She also has K-12 certification in spesigned to build strong coping adolescents with columns on the USJ cial education. Her sons graduated from skills and healthy attitudes. website.

You’ll find her posts, Random Acts USJ, so she knows well the students’ dedicaThe program, developed by Guidance of Guidance, under US/MS Guidance in the tion to success and how the faculty nurtures Counselor Debra Anton, seeks to instill the their talents and supports their aspirations.

Academics section of usjbruins.org. confidence students need to make wise de“I love the family atmosphere,” Anton said. cisions in a rapidly changing world. During “Parenting is not easy these days, and a teen’s lifestyle can be this period of great transition, adolescents begin to rely more on overwhelming to them at times. Despite our technological adtheir peers to establish their identities, and they need to be aware that the decisions they make today can greatly impact their futures, vances, emotional challenges still abound, and the rate of addiction in the United States is alarming. We must educate and support our she said.

“A teen’s life can be challenging, given the pressures and distrac- students so that they can make informed choices.”

Through the program, students will continue to receive educations they face, and the bombardment of media messages that are tion about substance abuse and addiction, peer pressure, stress constantly undermining their self-image,” Anton said. management, problem solving, and general coping skills, and yearYoung teens have a strong sense of urgency, she added. They need information and guidance toward making healthy lifestyle and round academic support. Anton also will address any issues impactbehavioral choices. “During the adolescent years, students won’t al- ing students that arise. For example, a speaker from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Memphis will address our students this fall ways make those choices, but if they have enough factual informaabout Internet safety. tion and assistance in developing solid coping skills, they will be “Engaging adolescents can be a challenge, but at this stage, it is better-equipped to rebound from any obstacle that comes along.” their adult life and not so much their childhood we are forming,” Anton’s comprehensive approach to counseling includes indiAnton said. “It is incumbent upon the adults in their lives to previdual support and advocacy for all students, as well as parent outpare them for what lies ahead and to support their emerging indereach. The program will provide classroom guidance for Middle pendence with firm School students and individboundaries, timely and releual counseling and special vant information, a positive programming for Upper attitude, and compassion.”

School students.

Anton particularly enjoys Guidance services also inher interaction with students clude grief support, academic in the classroom. They have counseling, referrals for eduamazing insights on the concational evaluations, speakers temporary issues they face, she to address contemporary issaid. “They are intelligent, sues, and consultation with creative, and motivated to teachers regarding the needs excel. They have a strong of diverse learners. She also work ethic and a solid foundacoordinates all standardized tion of moral virtues that will testing and the Duke Talent take them far. It is a delight to Identification Program in the be a part of their lives.”

Middle School, co-sponsors

the Upper School SADD club, and enlists community resources for all mental health concerns.

This is Anton’s second year at USJ. She has been a

Guidance Counselor Debra Anton does an activity on communication with Middle School students; seated, from left are Patrick Evans, James Gregory, and Ben Moore.

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Student credits USJ for her success

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enior Akua Nuako accomplished something that fewer than 0.1 percent of aspiring college students were able to do last year. She scored a perfect 36 on her ACT. She thought she had performed well, but she said she was amazed when she learned her score. She was quick to point out that her success was the result of her USJ education and preparation from teachers.

“It was validation that the school and teachers did the best they possibly could to prepare me for standardized tests,” Akua said.

Akua is also the student body president, a role she pursued because she said she wanted students’ voices to be heard. Her brother Kuame Nuako, who is now at the University of Notre Dame, also was student body president when he was at USJ. Academic leadership is a family tradition. Their father, Kofi Nuako, said USJ is a school that encourages students to excel in life. He said parents are involved with their children’s education, and students

are surrounded by intelligent, ambitious, and hardworking peers with a wide range of interests.

“I think it’s been a great institution for our kids,” Nuako said. “It’s fertile ground for kids who want to do more than average.” He added that he is proud and humbled and feels a strong sense of gratitude for the school and its teachers.

Akua’s favorite subjects are math, Spanish, and applied sciences. She said she’s interested in engineering. For college next year, she’s looking at Ivy League schools, as well as Vanderbilt University and Austin Peay State University.

Meanwhile, she’s looking forward to this year as a senior, she said. “I feel really blessed to go to a school that challenges me academically, and I feel I have a family here as well.”

Akua Nuako

A literary trip to Ireland, England

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pper School English teacher Bridget Clark led a group of USJ teachers and alums last June on a literary tour of Dublin, London, and the outskirts of both.

The three days in Dublin included a literary tour of the city, a tour of Trinity College, an adventure to Malahide Beach, a lesson in Gaelic dancing, shopping on O’Connell Street, and a day in Wicklow, which is the setting for scenes from such movies as Saving Private Ryan and Braveheart.

In London, the travelers began a four-day tour of the most beloved sites in and around the city, including a visit At top, from left, Melissa Morrison, Bridget Clark, Chloe Meriwether, Ruth Ann Morrison, Margaret Morrison, and Whitney Meri- to Westminwether, visit Big Ben. Above, Chloe and Whitney are at Stonehenge. ster Abbey, the

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Tower of London, and the National Gallery; a cruise on the Thames; a peek at the Crown Jewels; a walk through Regents Park to watch a modern production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the open air theater; time to shop in Covent Gardens and at Harrods; and a passing glance at Buckingham Palace.

The group also took day trips to Oxford where they saw Christ Church College (and the ghost of Harry Potter) and Christ Church Cathedral; Bath; Anne Hathaway’s home and Holy Trinity Church in Stratford; and Stonehenge.

“Overall, the nine-day trip was a great experience that was marked by excellent hotel accommodations; wonderful food, except for the fish and chips; and great, great memories,” said Clark.

The English Department is considering another trip in 2013. If you are interested in traveling to Dublin, Edinburgh, and London next summer, contact Clark at bclark@usjbruins.org.

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Students post impressive AP scores in physics

how things work rather than make a certain grade on a test.” tudents in Judy Sanderson’s Advanced Placement physics The vast majority of her students pass, however. “I love it when class have been performing exceptionally well on the importhe students do well and feel good about themselves,” Sanderson tant, end-of-the-year, national exam. said. “They feel like they’ve accomplished Sanderson’s students had a 92 something.” percent pass rate this past spring with Sanderson enjoys AP physics because the 38 percent of her students receiving a SJ offers 15 Advanced Placement material addresses subjects beyond what she 5.0 (on a 5.0 scale), 15 percent recourses, all certified by the College teaches in her regular and honors physics ceiving a 4.0, and 39 percent receivBoard.

This gives Upper School students the courses. The problems are more challenging, ing a 3.0. By comparison, the opportunity to take one or more college-level and they force students to think on a higher national average was a 61 percent courses in their areas of interest. level, she said. She added that many of her AP pass rate.

“Our strong AP program sets us apart physics students go on to pursue a college deDespite the achievements of last from most other schools,” said Scott Phillipps, gree in physics — a testament to their interest year’s class on the AP test, she has Upper School Director.

“By the end of their in the subject. taught classes in recent years with first semester of college, many USJ graduates Sanderson is quick to point out that other even better overall scores. Her stuAP teachers at USJ have students producing dents’ pass rate was 100 percent from are classified as sophomores or better because of the AP credits earned in Upper School.” even better results. “We’ve had some people 2008-2010, and she has averaged a Unlike some schools, USJ requires all stuwho did really, really well this year,” she said.

94 percent pass rate in her five years dents who take AP courses to take the naSuccess is part of the USJ culture, she said. as a teacher at USJ. tional exam in the spring. The College Board, Students succeed academically, artistically, and Sanderson has taught AP classes which oversees the AP program, recently athletically. Many succeed in everything – they for 29 years. She attributes her stunamed 36 USJ students as AP scholars beare not limited by choices. “More is expected dents’ success to their interest in the cause of the scores they received of students, and they produce more. I love the subject. Students who sign up for AP on AP exams. (See page 16.) school. I’ve taught in many schools, and I physics want to be in AP physics, she For a list of AP courses think USJ is the best.” said. Students are selected for enrolland teachers, visit the Upper ment based on their desire to learn.

USJ’s physics lab is as advanced as many School section under Ac“We try to take people who are college physics labs. It offers “interfacademics on the interested, even if we aren’t sure ing” with computers to record measUSJ website: they’d pass the test because urements like position, velocity, usjbruins.org. we want them to learn acceleration, force, and tempera-

as much as they can,” Sanderson said.

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AP classes at USJ

ture. The data can then be graphed and analyzed in different ways.

Working on a problem in the lab are, from left, Haley Daugherty, Eric Arnold, Judy Sanderson, and Will Cobb.

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Softball, baseball hit Spring Fling home runs

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of those were eighth graders. We return 11 of our 13 players eing a Bruins fan was twice as sweet this past spring from the 2012 state champions and are already looking forward when both the varsity softball and baseball teams to 2013.” brought home state titles from the annual Spring Fling On an added note, three of the eighth graders were in the State Tournament.

The softball win was the second state title in three years and a final plays of the game to get the win. Lauren Riddell, a threetime returning All-State player and the Jackson Sun 2012 Allbit of retribution as the team had finished as state runner-up in West Tennessee Pitcher of the Year, pitched in her third 2011.

Two out of three may have been the Lady Bruins tournament consecutive state championship game.

For the varsity baseball team, it was a two-out-of-three scenario mantra as it took two out of three wins over Davidson Academy as well. The Bruins entered the Spring Fling with a huge 13-0 win for them to take the title. The Lady Bruins entered Spring Fling with a record of 26-4 for the season. They defeated their first op- over Harding Academy. In the second round of action, the Bruins ponent, Donelson Christian Academy, 1-0. In the second round, defeated Ezell-Harding 1-0. The championship game pitted USJ against Harding Academy again, which Harding took 12-2. they defeated Davidson Academy, 3-0. In the third round of the Since the tournament is a double elimination, the Bruins still tournament, the Lady Bruins fell to Davidson Academy, 3-1. In had a chance, and in the second game of the day, came out on the final game of the tournament, the Lady Bruins prevailed, top, 7-2, to take the 2012 state title. beating Davidson Academy, 4-3, to claim the 2012 title.

“There is no better way to end the season than with a state “I was so proud of our team because of the hard work that title,” said Brad Dyer, varsity went into this championship,” baseball coach. “This team said Brian Dunn, varsity softball never gave up. The players coach. “We took nothing for During the last school year, USJ athletes were named to Allstepped up and made plays granted this year after falling State teams. Lee Mayhall was named to three All-State teams. when needed, which made a difshort in the state championship USJ students on All-State teams were … ference. I am so proud of the game in 2011. We overcame adhard work and perseverance Girls Cross Football Girls Soccer versity and were able to show Country Lee Mayhall Honeye Heydari shown not only throughout the perseverance by coming from Samantha Sullivan Ryan Garner Shelby Jordan tournament, but through the behind in several key games this Jessica Garland Chase Rushing Carrie Cobb whole season.” year, including the state final.

Adam Boling Shelby Williams Boys Cross “As the defending state “This team really liked each Chase Nelson Country Softball champions, we have some big Chase Hensley other and had a lot of fun, Patrick Richardson Grant Mansfield Lauren Riddell shoes to fill in the 2013 season. which made the ride so much Sam Darnall Haley Hall We will have several key players sweeter. This was a team where Boys Soccer Boys Basketball Baseball returning, and we look forward all 13 players contributed to the Michael Mysiewicz John Ross Glover Ryan Garner to meeting that challenge.” success of our season, and five Michael Richards Lee Mayhall Lee Mayhall

2011-2012 All-State Athletes

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Let’s Play Ball!

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or the first time, Middle School boys had the opportunity to represent USJ on the baseball field. Last spring, seven eighth graders and nine seventh graders became a part of the inaugural Middle School baseball team. It was the only varsity sport at USJ that did not have a Middle School counterpart.

“Before Christmas last year, the athletic committee discussed starting a Middle School baseball program at USJ,” said Jody Evans, Athletic Director. “We had already heard from other schools that had such a program, and we realized it was something we needed to add. Having a team in Middle School helps the students work on their skill set, become acclimated to what is expected at the varsity level for that sport, and helps them to be better prepared to play at the varsity level.”

Holland Hawks, at bat Once the decision to form the team was made, filling the schedule was not an issue. “We had several area schools that were interested in playing us,” said Evans. “We ended up with about 20 games on the schedule and a couple of tournaments. We played mostly double headers so that we could rotate players.”

The upcoming 2013 season will follow the same format as the inaugural season. Middle School teacher Rob Platt, who worked with the Upper School program in 2012, has been named the team’s head coach.

“Our goals for the first year were for the players to gain a higher level of game experience, learn what the coaches expected, play for the Bruins, and have fun,” said Evans. “Ending with a winning season was an added bonus.”

Members of the first Middle School baseball team were, from left, first row, Jack Tygart, Wesley Craig, Wells Smith, Landon Sellers, JP Boyd, Peyton Taylor, and Jordie Fesmire; and second row, Peyton Warren, Trevor Masterson, Tyler Terry, Seth Roland, Holland Hawks, Sean Reid, Elijah Moore, and Amir Kaveh. Not pictured is Alexander Peftoulidis.

SAIS Accreditation

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fter undergoing a rigorous review process with the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SAIS-SACS) last spring, the University School of Jackson was unanimously approved for accreditation.

“This voluntary accreditation process is one of the most important tasks we undertake,” said Clay Lilienstern, Head of School. “It prompts us to take a hard look at every aspect of USJ’s current operations and culminates in a lengthy self-study document.”

“In February, a team of five educators from independent schools across the Southeast spent the better part of four days on campus reviewing documents and talking with board members, parents, faculty, and students.”

To earn accreditation, schools must meet quality standards, be evaluated by an outside group of peer professionals, and implement a school plan focused on strategic improvement and student performance.

The accreditation report is available for review on the school’s website at usjbruins.org in the About section.

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Head of School search underway

SJ’s Head of School search committee has been receiving applications all summer long from those interested in becoming USJ’s Head of School, starting with the 2013-2014 school year. The application cut-off date is September 15.

Head of School Clay Lilienstern notified the Board of Trustees last spring that he will be leaving USJ at the end of the 2012-2013 school year to return to Houston and to pursue other opportunities.

“It has always been my plan to return to Houston where my children and grandchildren live,” Lilienstern said. “I decided to tell the board early to give it 14 months to plan and implement a search for the next Head of School.”

Search committee members will spend the next several months reviewing applications and then interviewing the top candidates. Search committee members are Richard Ayers, Chairman; Steve Maroney; Camille Jones; Dale Thomas; Charlie Garrett; and John New.

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At the Special Olympics, from left, Ally Glover and Govind Bindra react after a youngster gets a basket through a hoop, Claire Jaggers and Ali Graham help another youngster toss tennis balls, and Marisa Mariencheck supports a tire as a child attempts to throw a football through it.

Students find a special way to give back

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ne student’s passion for children with special needs has blossomed into a student organization that is giving back in a special way.

The Down Syndrome Association Buddy Club was formed last year by USJ students who wanted to raise funds to help families with affected children and also raise awareness of Down syndrome.

“We are not associated with any national organization; we just want to serve the West Tennessee Down Syndrome Association,” said Ally Glover, who brought the idea for the club to USJ and serves as the club’s president. “We have meetings about raising awareness and the need to raise money. We also have participated in fundraising events such as the 5K Buddy Walk.”

One of the group’s largest service projects was to get student volunteers for the carnival portion of the West Tennessee Special Olympics held on the USJ campus in April. Nearly a dozen Upper School students and several Middle School students spent

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Carved in Stone

or some aspiring artists, one USJ summer class gave them the chance to literally have their work carved in stone.

Thanks to a gift from BancorpSouth that paid for Eighth grader Riley Koerner, works on her alabaster sculpture.

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their school day serving area students with special needs by manning booths of carnival-type games, like ring toss and basketball.

Students also manned the concessions stand for the day.

“We just showed up and said we are here to help,” said Ally.

We helped get things set up before the students arrived, ran the games and concessions, and then helped pack and clean up at the end of the day. Each participant was given a ticket to play each game. It was really neat to see the kids’ faces light up as they played the games. Even though we got community service hours for the day, we all came away knowing we had been a part of something special.”

The club’s main fundraising project for its inaugural year was the “Dimes for Down” campaign that ran during the basketball season. Donors could pledge to give a dime for each free throw made during the season. The first-time project raised more than $500.

“This year,” said Ally, “we will do lots of the same things, but advertise more and try to involve the Lower School in our efforts.”

the supplies and tools, 13 students got hands-on instruction in alabaster stone carving. Working with 10- to 15-pound pieces of alabaster, the students hammered, chiseled, grinded, filed, sanded, and waxed their visions into works of art. Their sculptures took on many forms, including a mermaid, a shell, and an owl.

Having taught stone carving for more than eight years, instructors Lisa Wolff and Kathy Slocum started the class by focusing on the proper use of the tools, carving techniques, and the steps of the process.

After developing the idea for their sculpture, the students got right

to work on what turned out to be the most physically demanding day of the week.

By using a hammer and a chisel, students broke off excess stone to roughly outline their design. Students then used one of six grinders with various shaped, diamondcrusted tips to get more detail in the sculpture, smooth rough areas, make cutouts, and round out edges.

The final step was to file the sculptures and hand sand them with progressively finer grains of sandpaper to polish them.

The finishing touch was to add a wax to seal the sculpture and prevent moisture damage.

Why USJ? Don Roe, New Teacher

Shane Vargason, Valedictorian, Class of 2012 “USJ has played a significant role in shaping me as an individual. I have been exposed to a rigorous academic course schedule and know that I am academically prepared for college. I have been taught the importance of leadership, character, and hard work. The many opportunities here at USJ have made me a well-rounded individual. Truly, USJ has provided me with an ‘education for a lifetime.’ My teachers have prepared me to make the important choices and decisions that I will indeed face in the future.”

“I am so impressed with USJ! It does not take long to get the ‘feel’ for the mission of University School. My students come to class every day ready to learn. It is such a joy to be around focused, respectful, young people who are hungry to improve. The faculty is dedicated, professional, and, simply put, happy to be here.

All of the staff are friendly, helpful, and willing to serve our students and ensure that needs are met so things run smoothly. Finally, as a classroom teacher, it is so evident that the administration's priority is instruction. Class time is always protected, teachers are supported, and leadership is provided to ensure a safe, challenging, and nurturing environment. I feel so blessed and am excited to be a part of the USJ family!”

Ravi Kaur Bindra, Parent “USJ embodies education in the true sense of the word. In this tight economy, it’s money well spent — a great value for your money.

USJ offers a nurturing environment conducive to learning, along with great discipline. My kids have been at USJ for the last six years. We’ve had a great experience both in and out of the classroom. It offers a broadbased exposure outside of the classroom, intense rigor, and a safe environment in the school.

USJ teaches children the meaning of personal responsibility and collaboration — both of which are so important as they step out into the real world.”

Joyce Sanders, Grandmother “All four of my grandchildren have been at USJ since junior kindergarten. I have been a part of the reading program at the Lower School since my oldest grandchild was in kindergarten; she is now in seventh grade.

Being involved at USJ, even just in the reading program, I see so much one-on-one instructional time for the kids that really pays off in their ability to learn and grasp concepts.

The academics at the school are superior to any other school in the area. I am amazed at what they are learning and how fast they learn.

USJ is so far ahead of others in all aspects — academics, reading, music, art. USJ is a great school and certainly is laying a strong academic foundation for its students.”

Summer Ferguson, Parent & Teacher “I chose to make USJ a career goal because I want to be a part of the USJ spirit. The pursuit of excellence is shared by everyone here. The cultivation of this spirit begins in our 2-year-old program, and it is strengthened with each additional grade level and opportunity at USJ. Students and faculty share a commitment to learning, growing, and having fun along the way. I believe that USJ embodies the balance for students that all parents want their children to possess. USJ helps children pursue a personal excellence in character and matches that with a commitment to academic success. As a parent, I want my girls to have a love for learning and school, but more importantly, to be a person of strong character and moral conviction. USJ is superior in cultivating those qualities in each student.”

James Kirkland, Parent & Alum “My wife and I believe it is our responsibility as parents to put our daughter in an environment that encourages excellence. Whether spiritual, academic, service, the arts, or athletics, USJ has a proven history of helping students reach their maximum potential. At this early age, we do not know what her Godgiven talents and abilities may be, but we want to be faithful stewards of her potential. I know firsthand that USJ will encourage her towards this excellence.”

To read more testimonials, visit usjbruins.org/about/testimonials If you have a testimonial to share, send it to Kay Shearin: kshearin@usjbruins.org 11

New faces at USJ Olivia Buffington

Director of College Advising

Becoming USJ’s Director of College Advising is a slight change in perspective for Olivia Buffington. For the past five years, she has been the Assistant Director of Tennessee Recruitment for her alma mater, Mississippi State University. Now on the other side of the desk at USJ, she is helping students make what she calls one of the most important decisions in their lives.

“As a college recruiter, I developed wonderful relationships with faculty members and students at USJ,” said Buffington, who has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in marketing. “I look forward to bringing my knowledge of college admissions to the process of helping students choose the school that is truly the best fit for them. It is a significant role to play in a student’s life, because for most high school students, selecting a college home is one of the biggest decisions that they (with their parents) will have made thus far.”

Spencer Connatser Middle School French

A native of Maryville, Spencer Connatser has had a busy summer. He graduated from Union University in May with a bachelor’s degree in Christian studies and French, got married in June, moved into a new house, and was hired to teach Middle School French at USJ. Connatser, an avid soccer and tennis fan, knows that an important part of learning French is to learn about the history and culture of France and Frenchspeaking countries. “Teaching at USJ is the perfect opportunity for me,” he said.

“I want to instill in the students a passion for other languages and cultures.”

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Paul Conway

Lower School French, Middle School P.E., Upper School Social Studies, Varsity Soccer Coach

The second youngest of four siblings born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Paul Conway attributes his passion for teaching and coaching to his parents, who still live in Ireland near his siblings. While studying communications at Lambuth University and playing soccer, Conway has the distinction of being the first Middle School soccer coach at USJ. Since then, he has earned a master’s degree in communications at the University of Memphis and has coached soccer at Memphis and Lambuth University.

“USJ has a rich academic tradition, and it’s a place I have always admired,” Conway said. “To become a member of

Paul Conway gives some soccer instructions to Nour Nabhan during practice.

the exceptional faculty and excellent athletic program is exciting. I hope I can learn from the already wonderful academic tradition in place, while also imprinting my own passion for teaching.”

Conway and his wife, Holly, have a 22-month old son, Jack.

Hailey Eldridge

Kimberly Larkins

Jr. Kindergarten

First Grade

Although she has taught kindergarten in the public school system for the past 12 years, USJ is familiar territory for Jackson native Hailey Eldridge.

She is married to an alum, Michael (Class of 1995); her motherin-law, Carolyn Eldridge, taught art at USJ for 11 years; and her children, Garrett in first grade and Ella Hall in junior kindergarten, are USJ students.

“Many positive things are happening at USJ, and I am excited to be a part of it,” said Eldridge, who has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Lambuth University and a master’s degree in education from Cumberland University.

“My mother was a kindergarten teacher for 35 years and was a huge influence on me. Being a part of a child’s early development is an exciting part of the educational experience, and I want to be a positive influence at the start of each child’s education.”

Ever since she was in kindergarten, Kimberly Larkins dreamed of being a teacher. For the past 22 years, she has lived that dream teaching third grade, sixth grade math and science, and, for 19 of those years, first grade. The Huntingdon native holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UT Knoxville and two master’s degrees from Trevecca Nazarene University, one in curriculum and instruction and the other in educational leadership.

Teaching first grade at USJ will mean Larkins will be closer to her twins, who also are in first grade this year at USJ. “When the kids started Jr. K at USJ, I loved what they were learning and experiencing here,” said Larkins, who moved to Jackson eight years ago with her husband, Randy.

“I knew this was where I wanted to be.

The ability to educate children and instill a love and passion for learning, while having fun, is always my goal.”

Jessica Milone Second Grade

Jessica Milone is returning to her roots by joining the teaching staff at USJ. Her mother, Jane Ramer, is the Upper School science department head, and Milone started at USJ when she was 3. A 2001 graduate, she looks forward to her 1-yearold son, Noah, becoming a Junior Cub. “I have felt called to work with children since I was in high school,” Milone said. “Teaching is in my blood, and I enjoy bringing to the classroom my love for the arts, fun, laughter, and helping students be their best.”

Milone, who has taught for eight years, has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Millsaps College. “I find myself implementing lessons and strategies that I remember my teachers at USJ using. I am honored to have the opportunity to work at such an incredible school.”

Leslie Scott

Jr. Cubs – 1st Music

Don Roe, Upper School History

After teaching in the public school system his entire 18-plus-year career, Don Roe is bringing his teaching talents to U.S. and AP U.S. history at USJ. The Jackson native and dedicated Kansas City Royals fan holds an undergraduate degree in history from Lambuth University and a master’s in history from the University of Memphis.

His classroom experience ranges from Middle School through college, having taught as an adjunct faculty member at Union University, UT Martin, and Lambuth. He coached the Madison High School Academic Decathlon teams to five state championships, two national championships, and three national run-

Adriana Subia LS Spanish

Raised to speak both Spanish and English fluently, Adriana Subia is a USJ graduate who spent four years in her family’s native country of Panama. She holds a degree in biology from UT Chattanooga, but it was when she started substituting at USJ that she knew she wanted to teach.

“I began substituting in Lower School and enjoyed educating children not only in Spanish, but about my culture,” said Subia, who loves to cook. She is marrying Wade Thomson III, a USJ alum, in December.

“What drew me in the most is getting to know how each child has his or her own unique personality. By making a connection, each child will be more eager to learn from you. I am helping the child grow into a successful student and person.”

ner-up titles during the past five years.

“Teaching is no doubt my calling, and I believe the teaching of history is an avenue to make a difference in the lives of the young people who enter my classroom daily,” said Roe. “History gives real-world examples of decision-making, greatness, mistakes, and life in general. While I am fortunate to be able to teach people about their country and prepare students for college, I am equally blessed to teach them about themselves and prepare them with the skills and habits of successful citizens, employees, and family members.”

Tony Winkler Middle School Math

After four years as a coach and a math teacher in USJ’s Upper School, Tony Winkler took a couple of years off to work on his master’s degree in mathematics at the University of Illinois and to marry his wife, Bridget. He’s back at USJ teaching both Upper and Middle School math and coaching Middle School boys basketball.

“My classroom is interactive with a lot of dialogue,” said Winkler, who grew up in Peoria, Illinois, and has a bachelor’s degree in math from Union University. “I believe math education is crucial as math gives us repetition in logical thinking and problem solving. I want to instill in my students an appreciation for mathematics and a confidence in their ability to solve challenging problems in the classroom and in life.”

Leslie Scott may be a new face in the music room, but not around USJ. Her daughter, Macy, is in sixth grade, and her son, Solomon, is in third grade. Scott also has taught both kindergarten and Cubs.

“My path to choosing teaching as a career began as a high school student when my literature teacher completely changed my entire outlook and attitude about learning,” said Scott, who has a degree in early childhood education from the University of North Alabama and a master’s in education from Union University.

“I figured if one teacher could change my perspective on learning and life, I could, too.

Jan Wilms, Computer Programming Teaching provides everyday A fourth-generation college professor with 20 years of teaching experience, opportunities to encourJan Wilms is teaching two computer programming classes at USJ. A native of age, motivate, and build the Flemish part of Belgium, Wilms has an undergraduate degree from the strong foundations for life Catholic University of Louvain and a master’s degree in computer science from success. It’s a good feeling the University of Mississippi. His doctorate research in natural language processto know you are helping ing combines his interests in linguistics and computation. change the world a little Continued, next page …

Wilms, the father of two USJ students, has been teaching a robotics every day.”

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Longtime math and computer teachers retire

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Janice Baldwin

SJ has been a home I’m going to miss,” said Middle School math teacher Janice Baldwin when she retired after 29 years at USJ. Baldwin began her career with the USJ family in 1976 at Episcopal Day School where she taught math, science, and computer classes. In 1981, she and her husband, Charles, moved to Texas where she was the Science Department Chair for a school with 500 sixth graders. They returned to Jackson in 1988 in the fall of USJ’s second year.

At USJ, Baldwin taught students from sixth to the 10th grade. However, she spent most of her time teaching Middle School honors math. She said she enjoyed the classroom interaction, and she received letters over the years from former students thanking her for preparing them for the future. Besides a solid foundation in math, students thanked her for the organizational and note-taking skills she taught them.

“I felt like I had a part in their journey and what they were when

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they grew up,” Baldwin said.

Baldwin remains a big supporter of USJ, and said she would welcome the opportunity to help the school with special projects or other opportunities. In fact, she’s already prepared books with notes, quizzes, and teaching materials for Peter Boedeker, who is teaching eighth grade honors math, and Tony Winkler, who is teaching honors math to seventh graders.

Baldwin said she would miss her time at USJ and her coworkers.

“It’s a home,” she said. “It’s a community. Everybody is rooting for each child who’s there and wanting the best for them.”

The Baldwins will remain in Jackson. They plan to travel frequently, starting with a trip to Lubbock, Texas, in September to watch Charles’ alma mater, Texas Tech, play football. Beyond that, their options are open.

“Whatever challenge or adventure that comes up, we just might try it,” Baldwin said.

programming summer camp for Middle School students that uses Lego Mindstorm; he will use some of that technology in his classes at USJ. “My goal is to introduce the students to programming and engineering principles through building moving robots that interact with their environment,” said Wilms, who is Chairman of Union University’s Computer Science Department.

“Most kids grew up playing with Legos. In 1998, the company combined its Technic sets with a programmable microprocessor that originated in the MIT labs. It is an ideal platform to learn how to program since it provides immediate feedback. Our introductory class for computer science majors at Union uses this same approach to introduce them to algorithm design, but at USJ, we also will incorporate best building practices.”

“We will follow a curriculum designed by Carnegie Mellon, which has a very strong robotics program.”

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Linda Truex

or years, Linda Truex delighted in the joy on her students’ faces when they learned something new. She loved being a teacher.

Truex, USJ’s Middle and Upper School computer applications teacher, has retired after 14 years. Her colleagues at USJ are some of the finest people she has ever known, she said. “I always looked forward to going to school every day and accepting the challenge to make a difference in students’ lives.”

Prior to teaching, Truex was active at USJ as a parent, serving as a Mothers’ Club board member and chairman of the Holiday Mart.

She said USJ is a small community of dedicated people working together for a common goal, which is found in its mission statement: “Seeking to instill a passion for academic excellence and lifelong learning so each student will reach his or her maximum potential.”

“This is very true, and this is what I liked about the school,” Truex said.

While at USJ, Truex helped transform the Computer Science Department into a well-rounded program that teaches students how to navigate personal computing applications and new technology. Now that she’s retired, she plans to spend time with her family and keep busy with community service.

“I plan to take a few trips, visit my children and grandchildren, and then donate my time and energy to volunteerism in the Jackson area,” Truex said.

A tribute to “Miss Kim”

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or many families, Kim Yelverton played a big role in their children’s experiences on the Lower Campus. As Lower School counselor and character education teacher for the past 10 years, “Miss Kim” knew all of the Lower School students.

Miss Kim was known for giving a hug when it was needed and always having a smile on her face.

After a battle with pancreatic cancer, she died July 13.

“Kim was always full of life and love,” said Debbie Ford, Lower School Director. “She was such an integral part of our school. Her impact on the lives of our students cannot be measured. Throughout her illness, she was a perfect example of courage and faith to us all.”

Kim’s devotion to students extended beyond her role as a teacher.

She helped to form the Moms In Touch group at USJ. This group meets weekly to pray for the school and was instrumental in the development of the prayer garden located behind the Upper School.

Enjoy a Mart Tradition: The Tea Room

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hopping the Holiday Mart on its opening day has its advantages. As you walk in, the smell of fresh baked items in the Bake Shop greets you. Its abundance of homemade pies, cakes, and treats are wrapped and ready to go. The merchant booths are filled to the brim with perfect items to help you get a jump on your holiday shopping list. One of the best advantages, however, is the chance to have lunch in one of the Mart’s most treasured traditions, the Tea Room.

For as long as many can remember, the Tea Room has been a favored lunch retreat from the bustle of the Mart. Located this year on the third floor of the Civic Center, Friday’s Tea Room offers patrons a seated meal served by Tea Room waitresses. Diners are treated to a fashion show of items from Mart merchants.

Tea Room seating is limited to only one seating, which starts at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 each or $100 for a reserved table of eight and go on sale in October. Tickets to the Tea Room do not include admission to the Mart.

“As always, the menu includes recipes from the USJ cookbook, Southern Secrets, which will be on sale in the Tea Room,”

In a picture taken several years ago, Catherine McKnight and Nancy McMahon (partially hidden) serve Tea Room patrons.

said Amy Koerner, Tea Room Chairman. “This year, we will be serving grilled chicken tenderloins over a fall-mixed salad, confetti orzo pasta, and orange juice mini muffins with a choice of lemon apricot glazed cake, brownies with Mammaw’s icing, or carrot cake for dessert. Beverages will be a choice of water, coffee, or tea.”

Holiday Mart highlights … n Dates & Times: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, November 16, and Saturday, November 17, and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, November 18. n Admission: Tickets are $5 in advance for adults ($8 at the door) and $2 for students. Children under 6 are admitted free. Tickets are good for three-day admission to the Mart. Advance tickets are available at USJ’s Lower Campus and area BancorpSouth locations. n Preview Party: Invitations to the November 15 event will be mailed in October. n Shopping: From Mart favorites to new and exciting vendors, the list of businesses attending this year’s Mart is growing. To see who is coming, check out the vendor list on the Holiday Mart page in the Parents section of the USJ website.

n Events: The Tea Room lunch and fashion show is Friday, November 16. High Tea with My Doll and Me has two seatings on Saturday, November 17. Magical Mart Extravaganza also is Saturday, November 17. n Good Food: Stock up on home-baked goods and decadent desserts at the Bake Shop on the main level. For a meal or mid-day snack try the Junior Deli, Dad’s Sports Grille, or the Shopper’s Café.

All are open daily on the lower level. n Do Your Part: Volunteer to work three shifts. Contribute to the Bake Shop. Sell tickets. Come to the Mart, and shop.

For details, visit usjbruins.org/parents/holiday-mart. You can sign up to volunteer online. Like us on Facebook!

Clean out, shop, and help USJ!

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he Fall Wee Exchange Sale is September 28-30, so it’s time to start cleaning out those closets. Your participation in Jackson’s premier consignment sale will raise money for USJ, and you’ll receive 65 percent of the proceeds on your items that sell.

From clothes to furniture to toys to household items, Wee Exchange is a great place to shop for bargains on new and gen-

tly used items. For the real bargain hunters, the half-price sale on Saturday and Sunday afternoon has many items marked down.

Volunteers get early shopping privileges.

Participating in this huge sale could not be easier with computer-generated bar coded tags and online registration. You can even schedule when you drop your items off. For details on becoming a consigner,

volunteering to work the sale, or other details, visit usjweeexchange.com.

Wee Exchange, sponsored by the Mothers’ Club, is in the USJ Middle School gym.

The sale is open to the public from 6-9 p.m. Friday, September 28, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 29. The half price sale is 2-4 p.m. that Saturday and Sunday, September 30.

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Achievements …

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Middle School math competition

SJ students captured top honors for sixth and seventh grade teams at the 2012 Junior High School Mathematics Contest at UT Martin last spring. n Sixth grader Griffin Laird took top honors for his grade, Alden Cardwell placed second, and Anjali Mahajan placed tenth. Connor Jones also was on the sixth grade, first-place team. n In seventh grade, Keyon Kazempourtook second place, Patrick Aherrrera placed third, Micheal Villarreal tied for fourth, and Efia Nuako placed eighth. n Eighth graders Aditya Thota and Gray Northern placed third and fourth respectively in their grade level.

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TMTA math contest

pper School math students won the first-place team award in the four divisions in which they competed at the Tennessee Math Teachers Association regional math competition last April.

The teams won first place in Advanced Topics and Calculus, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra I. Individual winners were … n Calculus and Advanced Topics: Shane Vargason, first place; Jacob Cohen and Gray Magee, second; Bethany Dietz, fourth; Aashray Singareddy, fifth; and Brandon Smith,sixth. n Algebra II: Akua Nuakoand John Villarreal, first place (tie); Colton Little, third; Govind Bindra, fourth; and James Roland Markos, fifth. n Geometry: Ben Coffman, first place; Zaid Baba, second; Hannah Russell, third; Leah Sanders, fourth; and Gram Northern, fifth. n Algebra I: Matthew Smith, first place; Maryam Ahmad, second; Alan Wilms, third; Austin Wilms, fourth; and Peyton Antwine, eighth.

Upper School choirs win awards

(Noted achievements announced since the printing of the March 2012 school magazine) Team members included Angad S. Bindra, Akua Nuako, Govind Bindra, Ben Coffman, and Efia Nuako.

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AP Scholars

hirty-six students earned recognition on college-level Advanced Placement exams. Students, enrolled in USJ’s 15 AP courses, took 166 AP exams last spring. Earning recognition were...

National AP Scholar: Sarathi Sarkar, who had an average score of 4.0 or higher on a 5.0 scale on all AP exams he took, with scores of 4.0 or higher on eight or more of the exams.

AP Scholars with Distinction: Angad Bindra, Nick Camp, Bethany Dietz, Gray Magee, Chloe Meriwether, Aku Nuako, Shane Vargason, Matt Wing, and Zuzanna Woj tas.

They earned an average of 3.5 or higher on all AP exams taken and scores of 3.0 or higher on five or more of those exams.

AP Scholars with Honor: Hannah Aherrera, Govind Bindra, Carrie Cobb, Jacob Cohen, Kirstie Finch, James Roland Markos, Anthony Micetich, Ashley Nkadi, Caleb Self, Habeeb and Suara, Clare Williams.

They earned an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3.0 or higher on four or more of these exams.

AP Scholars: Zaid Baba, Olivia Baker, Jennifer Cate rina, Francis Chandler, Katherine Cloar, Ainsley Gompf, Philip Griggs, Sarah Howard, Mina James-Gist, Ann Elizabeth Lynch, Ryan Sanderson, Aashray Sin gareddy, Brandon Smith, Ross Thomas,and John Villarreal.

They had scores of 3.0 or more on at least three AP exams.

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Art contest

n The USJ Concert Choir received a superior rating at the Tenrant Whitsitt placed first in Madison County in the Connessee State Choral Festival. gressional Art Contest, and Katie Robertson received an n The Concert Choir won the Grand Champion Award at the honorable mention. Grant’s entry, above, was titled Supermajors.

Fiesta-Val Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. The choir accumulated the highest number of points of any performing group at the 2012 Governor’s Schools festival, including bands and concert, show, and jazz choirs. The ix Upper School students attended four different Governor’s choir also won the Division Two sweepstakes trophy for scoring the Schools, a summer program for gifted and talented high school highest number of points with a superior rating in its division. students provided by the State of Tennessee. They were …

The Mixed Choir and the Women’s Choirs also earned first n Hannah Woodward,School for the Visual Arts place honors. Hannah Aherrera and Ali Graham received School for the Musical Arts outstanding accompanist awards at the festival. Dian Eddleman, n Spencer Poole, n Akua Nuako, School for Computational Physics USJ Choral Director, received the Distinguished Director Award. n Govind Bindra, Ben Coffman, and Aisha Suara, School of Emerging Technology Robotics team in regional semi-finals

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he USJ robotics team qualified for the semi-finals in St. Louis by winning at the quarterfinals held in Aberdeen, Mississippi.

Cheerleaders place first at camp

2011-2012 Annual Report Dear Friends of University School of Jackson, Once again, we are pleased to recognize USJ’s generous donors and supporters for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.

We received support from parents, alumni, faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends of USJ. Your contributions help to bridge the gap between our tuition revenue and the actual cost to educate our students, maintain our programs, and care for our buildings and grounds.

USJ continues to be West Tennessee’s unmatched college preparatory school. Last year’s 103 graduating seniors are attending 36 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 — Bruins Club, Fine Arts Guild, and Mothers’ Club — that provide so much additional support to our school. We are pleased that many of you decided to join the Legacy Society, which supports the Annual Fund and our three support groups with one gift.

All activities at USJ, including fundraising activities, support our mission 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. We’ve included a pledge form and an envelope in the centerfold of this magazine so that you can conveniently mail your pledge or contribution for the 2012-2013 year.

Sincerely,

Clay Lilienstern, Head of School

2011-2012 Budget Income

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,359,155.

Auxiliary

Auxiliary (Buses, cafeteria, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$108,100.

Annual Fund Gifts to Operations

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

Gifts to Operations (Budgeted $ from Support Groups) . . . . . . . . . . .$89,275.

Total

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,691,530.

Expenses

Salaries & Benefits

Salaries & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,461,471.

Debt & Capital Expenses

Debt & Capital Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$707,048.

Operational Expenses (Utilities, maintenance, grounds, insurance) . . .$799,500.

Operational Expenses

Educational Expenses (Books, classroom supplies, athletics, etc.) . . . .$667,500.

Operating Reserve & Contingency Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$56,011.

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,691,530.

Total Giving in 2011-2012

Operating Reserve

Educational Expenses

Giving (Annual Fund & Designated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,605.

Restricted Giving (Special gifts and projects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,321.

Donations to Support Groups Bruins Club Super Boosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$62,668.

Fine Arts Guild Partners and Patrons of the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,050.

Mothers’ Club Holiday Mart Sponsors and Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,837.

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

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2011-2012 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+) BancorpSouth Kay and Flint Cox Dyersburg Pediatric Dentistry Jennifer and Joseph Crenshaw Camille and Ralph Jones West Tennessee ENT Clinic, P.A.

Legacy Society: ($2,500+) Tara and Trey Antwine Teresa and Richard Ayers Kelly and Tom Butler Mona and Jim Campbell Marnie and David Cohen Mary Ann and Chris Giampapa Anita and Steve Hamilton Fiona and Jonathan Harlan B.J. and Ralph Jones Misty and James Kirkland Taylor and David Laird Maria and Bill Mariencheck Holly and Steve Maroney Stephanie and John Masterson Christina and Chad McGee Mary Jane and Mike McWherter Joyce Addo 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 Laura and Eric Sievers Brenda and Bob Smith Gina and Todd Smith Piper and Jackie Taylor Jan and Patrick Teer Janet and Dale Thomas Tanya and Archie Wright

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

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Debbie and Michael Anton Janice and Charles Baldwin Sylvia Bell Kay and Christian Culbreath Eli Lilly and Company Foundation First Tennessee Cathy and Charles Garrett Shannon and Robert Gilroy

Tiffany and Ray Howard Rebecca and Clay Lilienstern Allison and Preston Miller Pam and Joel Perchik Mary and Tom Reed Lee and Jim Russell Theresa and Paul Smith Stallings Clinic Betty Ann and John Tanner

Leadership Society: ($500+) Carol and Brad Adkins Denise and Don Allen Frances and Bobby Cates Stephanie and Richard Cape Teresa Cobb East Crane Service Lauri Gorbet Sherri and Kurt Kilburn Joy and John Meriwether Carolee and William Morris Kimberly and John Nelson Betty and Don Newman Whitney and John Overton Shelly and Scott Phillipps Melinda and Frank Pierce Regions Bank Helen and Michael Saridakis Anamika and Shyamal Sarkar Charlene and Larry Shaffer Sally and Billy Slack Sally and Mike Smigielski Kakky and Ray Tanner Paige and George Thomas

Bruin Society: ($250+) Judy and Lynn Adkins Angie and Brad Box Pat and Don Coffey Ann Cotner Paulette and Andy Coy Brenda DePriest Lee and Todd Driver Jennifer and Kenneth Edwards Linda and Paul Fisher Connie and David Garey Sumner Glassco Adair and Jim Hardegree Amy and Robert Hite Connie and Eddie Hockaday Shirley and Larry Jones Catherine and Ron Kwasigroh

Melissa and Bill Lofton Gena and Michael Mandle Mary and Peter Mascolo Matt Medearis Kemmie Mitzell Twyla Morgan Lissa and Terry Mullins Ginger and John New Mary Alice and Burruss Nichols Elizabeth and Greg Orr Linda Reid Karen and Arnold Rohlwing Kathleen and Alan Sallee Kay and Butch Shearin Letha Smith Angela and Nathan Spencer Lisa and Steve Spurlin Kay and Don Thomson TruGreen Chemlawn Beth and Sam Vise Wells Fargo Ellen and Ed Wheeler Susan and Sandy Winston Kathy and Bob Wood Lynn and Ed Woodside Melissa and Matt Zerfoss

Support Partner: (<$250) Zeina Adams Amber and Jason Anderson Elizabeth and Kyle Atkins Laurie and Kelly Ballard Kelly and David Barnes Cindy and Larry Bell Marillyn and Bill Boggs Farzaneh and Hamid Bonakdar Danielle Boyd Sandra Boxell Pam and Johnny Burleson Courtney and Timothy Burnette Karlene and Mark Burton Carrie Brown and Nick Campbell Jennifer and Jimmy Carey Rachelle and John Carraher Lisa and Robert Cates April and Frank Christie Bridget and Danny Clark Nice Crockett Kathy and Keith Davis Kirsten and Jason Dement Barbara Diggs Emily and Brian Dunn

Dian and Phillip Eddleman Paige and Jody Evans Summer and Barry Ferguson First South Bank Debbie and Jesse Ford Phyllis and Bill Gayton Mary Neal and Tom Glass Julie and Jimmy Glosson Stacey and Jim Glover Jennifer and Kirk Goehring Christie and Scott Golden Tammy and Tom Grant Willie Mae and Billy Harmon Linda and Mike Hawks Carmen Hernandez Max Hipp Mary Beth and Mike Hopper Beth and Buck Hudson Kellie Inman Angela Johnson Zohreh Kazempour Rhonda and Wesley Klipfel Dewana Latimer Jo Ann Latimore Marisa and Ray Lincer Pat Lyerly Libby and Shane Lynch Starlet and Blake Mansfield Clare and George Markos Lisa and Mickey Marley Jan and David Melton Sallie Jo and Chap Mitzell Laura and Baker Moore Karen and Jace Morganti Ruth Ann Morrison Malea Mullins Barbara and John New Jacque and Lawrence Nicola Sarah and Dan Pate Ruth and Loren Patterson Carole and Hank Perchik Jessica and David Pinkerton Anna Powell Michelle and Ronnie Prince Jennie and Holt Pritchett Ashley and Heath Rabun Jane Ramer Emily and Michael Richards Carla and Eddie Roach Cori and Jason Rose Clare and James Royer

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Emily Richards — USJ’s new Director of Development Annual Fund contributors, continued …

Cande and Tommy Russell Jennifer and Robert Sammons Judy and Richard Sanderson Diane Sanford Neal Sellars Jackie and Bobbie Sellers Stephanie and Tony Shutes Regina and Eric Sills Karen and Ricky Skelton Kelly and Alex Smith Maida Smith Tammy and Jeff Smith Dorothea Spates Marzette and Herman Stallings Jodi Steen Jennifer and Jerome Teel

Christie and Matt Thomson Kimberly and Gregory Thornbury Linda and Ben Truex Shonda and Ben Vargason Brenda and Joseph Venable Linda and James Watson Ryan Wernquist Marie Wheeler Shannon and Ron Whisenant Jennifer and John Whybrew Kim and Edgar Willis Vicki and Greg Wilson Mary Lou Woods Cindy and Steve Wyatt Linda and Boyce Yates Kim and Johnny Yelverton

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mily Bond Richards started the 2012-2013 school year as USJ’s Director of Development. Emily, a 1985 USJ/Old Hickory graduate, began working at USJ in 2003 as a classroom teacher. She has taught second and fifth grade at USJ. Richards and her husband, Mike, have three children: two are USJ students and the oldest is a USJ graduate.

She received a bachelor’s degree in education from UT Knoxville.

“I am excited about assuming the role of Director of Development,” said Richards. “As a former teacher, I know firsthand how well USJ prepares students for the next step. Our school goes way beyond just academics.

USJ educates the whole person by meeting each student wherever his or her passion might be. It is up to the USJ family to offer the financial support needed to strengthen these programs and continue to move USJ forward.” (erichards@usjbruins.org • 731.664.0812, ext. 21)

Annual Fund Memorials and Honorariums Judy and Lynn Adkins …

• in honor of Conner, Jonathan, Catherine, and Jacob Adkins Cindy and Larry Bell …

• in memory of Ray Gardner Chris and Sherri Brauss …

• in memory of Ray Gardner Pam and Johnny Burleson…

• in memory of George Morrison Frances and Bobby Cates …

• in honor of Carrie Cates Lisa and Robert Cates …

• in memory of George Morrison, Ray Gardner, and Robert Atkins Pat and Don Coffey …

• in memory of Pat Wills, George Morrison, Steven Threet, Barnett Scott, Robbie Glover, and Elizabeth Patterson Kathy and Keith Davis …

• in memory of Ray Gardner Brenda DePriest …

• in honor of Ally and John Ross Glover Barbara Diggs …

• in honor of Joseph Reece Emily and Brian Dunn …

• in honor of Cindy Bell

Jennifer and Kenneth Edwards …

• in honor of Jack Edwards Mary Neal and Tom Glass …

• in honor of Frances, Nicole, and John New Stacey and Jim Glover …

• in memory of Ray Gardner and Dale Fisher Cathy and William Jordan …

• in memory of Troy Waldhoff Carol and Ron Kirkland…

• in memory of Joe Phillips, USJ Class of 2002; and John Epps, father of Michael Epps Catherine and Ron Kwasigroh …

• in honor of Sydney and Kaleigh Kwasigroh Dewana Latimer…

• in memory of George Morrison Pat Lyerly …

• in honor of Caroline and Virginia Williams Erie Kate McCord …

• in memory of Hudson Atkins Ann and Sam McLemore …

• in memory of Altona Harris Yarbrough, Anne Mae Gregath, Margaret “Bitsy” Woodson, and Beulah Goodson Harris

Sallie Jo and Chap Mitzell …

• in honor of Kemmie Mitzell, USJ French Teacher Carolee and William Morris …

• in honor of Molly and Laura Lee Morris Barbara and John New …

• in honor of Frances, Nicole, and John New Jacque and Lawrence Nicola …

• in honor of Lauren and Carson Nicola Sarah and Dan Pate …

• in honor of Beth Dye, Rachel Morris, Paige Hays, and Allison Miller Ruth and Loren Patterson …

• in honor of Renee Bearb Carole and Hank Perchik …

• in honor of Madison Perchik Linda Reid …

• in honor of Grant Reid Emily and Michael Richards …

• in memory of Ray Gardner Carla and Eddie Roach …

• in memory of Anne Rochell Karen and Arnold Rohlwing …

• in honor of Kayla and Seth Rohlwing

Diane Sanford …

• in honor of Gracen and Brittain Rainey Neal Sellars …

• in honor of Cole, Cade, and Curt Sammons Karen and Ricky Skelton …

• in memory of George Morrison Marzette and Herman Stallings …

• in honor of Caroline and Sophie Stallings Betty Ann and John Tanner …

• in honor of Elizabeth Atkins, USJ Music Teacher Kay and Don Thomson …

• in memory of Toni Donahue and George Morrison Brenda and Joseph Venable …

• in honor of Will and Reid Venable Linda and James Watson …

• in honor of Savannah Head Marie Wheeler …

• in honor of Abby Wheeler Kathy and Bob Wood …

• in memory of Tyler Kirby, George Morrison, and Robbie Glover Mary Lou Woods …

• in honor of Peyton and Caroline Vaughan

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Restricted Gifts/Honorariums Drug and Alcohol Education Carol and Brad Adkins Denise and Don Allen Jan and David Melton Melinda and Frank Pierce Lesley and Samuel Rickman Paige and George Thomas Lynn and Ed Woodside

Band Debbie and Michael Anton

Boys Basketball Brenda Depriest

Cheerleading Anonymous BancorpSouth Sandra Boxell Kay and Christian Culbreath Dyersburg Pediatric Dentistry First South Bank Joy and John Meriwether Stallings Clinic Torri and Karl Studtmann West Tennessee ENT Clinic, P.A.

Community Arts Workshop BancorpSouth Shannon and Robert Gilroy

Fine Arts Carol and Ron Kirkland

Football Carol and Ron Kirkland

Lower School Frances and Bobby Cates Lisa and Robert Cates Cathy and William Jordan

Lower School Library

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Amber Anderson, Ferry Kaveh, and Carmen Hernandez…

• in honor of Betsy Little and Meredith Walker Tina Anderson…

• in honor of Marnie Cohen, Angie Box, and Joyce Speight Elizabeth Atkins …

• in honor of music and stage volunteers, Michelle and Scott Tinker, Janet Thomas, Carol Adkins, Tara Antwine, Mary Ann Giampapa, and Heidi McDaniel

Cindy Bell, Sherri Brauss, Kathy Davis, and Emily Richards…

• in honor of Debbie Ford, Beth Hudson, Lisa Cates, and Sylvia Bell Sylvia Bell…

• in honor of Anamika Sarkar Pam Kovalic, and Barbara Bryant • in memory of George Morrison, Tyler Kirby, Antoinette Marie Donahue, Gene Murray, Amelia Garcia, and Ray Gardner Jenny Carey…

• in honor of Paulette Coy and Marda Wallace Kathy Davis…

• in honor of Jennifer Sammons and Gail Reynolds Jane Ferguson…

• in memory of Elizabeth Donna Patterson, mother of Donna Ellis Debbie Ford…

• in honor of Lower School Faculty and Staff Debbie and Jay Ford…

• in memory of George Morrison, Gene Murray, Amelia Garcia, and Antoinette Marie Donahue Phyllis Gayton …

• in honor of Betsy Biggs, Jennifer Hamm, Amy West, and Kristen Londe Stacey and Jim Glover …

• in honor of library volunteers, Barbara Bryant, Anamika Sarkar, Pam Kovalic, Bobbie Clarke, Lisa Spurlin, Becky Baskin, Kathy Weiner, Holly Johnson, Trish Booher, Heidi McDaniel, and Danielle Stanfill Beth Hudson …

• in honor of Lower School Faculty and Staff Angela Johnson…

• in honor of Rachel Morris and Ginger Igou Ranee Jones…

• in honor of Jessica Pinkerton and Amy White Sara Kazempour…

• in honor of Debbie Ford, Beth Hudson, Lisa Cates, and Sylvia Bell

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he strength of University School of Jackson lies in its support from school families and friends. University School offers many opportunities for support … n Unrestricted Giving: Gifts to the Annual Fund offset USJ’s greatest need for extra support. The Annual Fund’s unrestricted giving allows the school to decide how to use the money and keep school tuition affordable. n 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 upkeep of the prayer garden, 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.

Starlet Mansfield…

• in honor of Janessa Anderson and Karley Bond Lisa Marley…

• in honor of Leslie Scott, Carol Venable, and Rachel Morris Laura Moore…

• in honor of Anne Short, Gloria Humphreys, and Suzanne Boyd Sarah Pate …

• in honor of Rachel Morris, Preston and Allison Miller, Beth Dye, Paige Hays, Janet Brown, and Lesley Buchanan Cori Rose …

• in honor of Tarsha Basham, Jennifer Davenport, and Kim Melton Jennifer Sammons…

• in honor of Ginny Crenshaw, Meredith Figueroa, Amy Hite, Traci Carney, Myra Krenis, Diane Johnson, and Ann Mayo Darlene Tanner…

• in honor of Peggy Mileham, Amy Arnold, Kelly Wiggins, Nicholas Wiggins, and Marnie Cohen Vicki Wilson, Jennifer Sammons, Sarah Pate, and Cori Rose…

• in honor of Debbie Ford, Beth Hudson, Lisa Cates, and Sylvia Bell

Vicki and Greg Wilson…

• in memory of George Morrison and Antoinette Marie Donahue

Miscellaneous Janice and Charles Baldwin Best One Tire Martha and Jonathan Campbell

Prayer Garden Cindy and Larry Bell Sherri and Chris Brauss Kathy and Keith Davis Laurie and Larry Denbrock Emily and Brian Dunn Stacey and Jim Glover Rhonda and Wesley Klipfel Erie Kate McCord Elizabeth and Greg Orr Emily and Michael Richards USJ Uniform Resale

Walkway Bricks Middle School Faculty and Staff …

• in memory of Dylan Kirk Carilyn and David Jordan …

• in honor of Shelby Jordan

Alumni Association Alexander Thompson Arnold, PLLC Anonymous Byrd Southern Rents Carlock Automotive Group The Forked Vine Wine & Spirits Gary A. Taylor Partners H & M Company, Inc.

Henson Construction Services, Inc. The Pig House, Inc. Signs First Brenda and Bob Smith Teel & Maroney, PLC Tripp Tucker Vineyard’s Gifts, Inc.

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Bruins Club 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, concessions, 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 a Super Booster 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 5:15 p.m. the first Monday of each month, usually in the Upper School library.

Super Boosters Carol and Brad Adkins Judy and Lynn Adkins Rob Allen Don and Denise Allen Norfleet Anthony Tara and Trey Antwine Rhonda Aristorenas Tammy and Eric Arnold Shannon Arnold Debbie and Keith Atkins Elizabeth and Kyle Atkins Teresa and Richard Ayers Angela and Michael Badgett BancorpSouth Pearl and Harold Banks Vickie and Ronald Barker Maelene and Bill Barnes Kelly and David Barnes Shelly and Spencer Barnes Tarsha and Kevin Basham Clorana Bass Shelia and Allen Beecham James G. Bigford Judy and Joe Bigford Shannon and Rod Bigford Diane and David Boling Emma Bond Patricia and Michael Booher Sandra Boxell Jeff Boyd Tammy and Julius Boyd Suzanne Boyd Michelle and Grant Boykin Sherri and Chris Brauss Karen and Andy Britt Janet and David Brown Paula Brownyard Joan and Jack Brummet Lesley and Jason Buchanan Kelly and Tom Butler Anita Jo and Joe Byrd Barbara Cain Marc Cain

Mona and Jim Campbell Vickie and Timothy Campbell Stephanie and Richard Cape Carlock Automotive Group Lou Anne Carlock Traci and Trey Carney Cynthia and Larry Carruth Frances and Bobby Cates Kathy and Jason Caudle Sarah and Lloyd Champagne April and Frank Christie Russell T. Clarkson David Clifton Kristie Clifton Lewis Cobb Teresa Cobb Pat and Don Coffey Marnie and David Cohen Najanna and Wenton Coleman Rita and Eddy Conaway Amy Cotner Ann Cotner Paulette and Andy Coy Jennifer and David Craig Bill Crawford Amanda and Richard Crowley Kay and Christian Culbreath Jennifer and Timothy Davenport Lee and Brian Davis Kathy and Keith Davis Melinda and Mike Davis Melanie and Dewitt Day Laurie and Larry Denbrock Brenda DePriest Dottie and Bruce Dorris Amy and Brian Dougan Lee and Todd Driver Judy and John East Christina Edwards Lolly and Stephen Eldridge Florence and Bob Elliott Ginger and Adam English Tabatha and Donald Eubank

Alan Ewell Sharon Ewell Rhonda and Charles Exum Dot and Clifton Exum Sherry and Tom Fendley Jessie Fields First Bank Cindy and Bret Fisher Julie and Chris Fleming Patricia and John Fortner Anita Foster Maria and Clay Fuller Molly and Mike Gardner Connie and David Garey Kim and Robert Garland Paige and Brad Garner Patsy and Charles Garrett Cathy and Charlie Garrett Mary Ann and Chris Giampapa Tonya and George Gillikin Sumner Glassco Lesa and Craig Glassman Laura and Butch Glover Jennifer and Kirk Goehring Christie and Scott Golden Judy and Bob Graning Amanda and Tony Gregory Carolyn and Tom Grizzard Lisa and Bill Hall Mandy and Jay Hall Beverly and Sam Hall Danice and John Haltom Anita and Steve Hamilton Jeri and Clinton Harbin Adair and Jim Hardegree Rosa and Charles Hardin Fiona and Jonathan Harlan Pam and Ricky Harrison Charlotte and David Hatcher Paula and Kevin Hatcher Mark Hawks Christi and Joel Haynes Bettie Hensley

Super Boosters Concessions Signs Sports Programs Tournaments Other Income Total Income

$62,668. $51,461. $11,400. $11,875. $9,976. $13,955. $161,335.

Expenses One-Time Expenses Reseal Track PlayOn! Sports

$30,815. $4,800.

Recurring Expenses USJ General Fund

$25,976.

Operating Expenses Super Boosters $14,909.

Concessions $40,684.

Banquets/Awards/Uniforms $1,991.

Sports Programs $11,913.

Field Maintenance $18,552.

Tournaments $5,325.

Equipment/Uniforms $4,160.

General Supplies $4,079.

Back to School Bash $1,300.

Other Expenses $4,791.

Total Expenses $133,919.

Net Income

$27,416.

Paul Hensley Tracey Hensley Connie and Eddie Hockaday Jill Holloway Evelyn and Timmy Hooper Kathy and Steve Horn Tiffany and Ray Howard Amy Howell Melissa and Jeff Howell LaDawn and Walter Hudson Marla and Chuck Hughes Marigene and Matthew Hughes Denise and Daniel Hurst Fachon Ingram Sandy Jacocks Ginger Jaggers Diane and Mike Johnson Wendi and Terry Johnson Ranee and Brandon Jones Camille and Ralph Jones B.J. and Ralph Jones Jody and Tom Jones Shannon and Travis Jones Anna and Cody Kail Sherri and Kurt Kilburn Cindy and Scott Kirk Misty and James Kirkland Denise and Karl Kramer Rhonda and Brett Krasner Catherine and Ron Kwasigroh Taylor and David Laird Jan and Christopher Lambert

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Legacy Society promotes a united way to give

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SJ promotes unity in giving in the school community through the Legacy Society, which USJ started last year.

Through a $2,500 or greater 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 Super Booster, a Silver Level Fine Arts sponsor, and a Holiday Mart patron.

Membership also supports the Annual Fund, which is the most directly beneficial gift you can give to USJ as it helps keep tuition reasonable and competitive, improves technology, helps ensure academic excellence, and provides salary increases and continuing educational opportunities for staff.

Legacy Society benefits … n A Super Booster membership, 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 sponsorship for the Fine Arts Guild, which includes a quarter-page ad in the sponsor booklet 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.

(Legacy Society members, Page 18.)

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Kimberly and Randy Larkins Bethany and Peter Lawrence Patricia and William Lawrence Kimberly Lax Carrie and Chris Lewis Rebecca and Clay Lilienstern Marisa and Ray Lincer Kristen and Alex Londe Starlet and Blake Mansfield Maria and Bill Mariencheck Holly and Steve Maroney Sallie and Jerry Martin Pamela Martin Laura and Michael Martindale Mary and Peter Mascolo Stephanie and John Masterson Melissa and Ray Mathis Penny and Shannon Mayhall Wanda and Charles McCall Patricia and John McCaw Erie Kate McCord Michelle and Jim McFarland Christina and Chad McGee Marie and Vincent McGee Peggy and Bill McGuire Catherine McKnight Don McKnight Mary Jane and Mike McWherter Joy and John Meriwether Peggy and Roger Mileham Heather and Mark Miller Allison and Preston Miller Michele and Tom Miller Amy and Gregg Mitchell Betty and Bob Moore Adele and Bobby Moore Darla and Daniel Moore Kent Moore

Rachel and Brent Morris Carolee and William Morris Linda and Lynn Mount Amanda and Kurt Mullen Dolores and Johnny Mullens Lissa and Terry Mullins Mona and Said Nabhan Suzanne Nelson Ginger and John New Betty and Don Newman Mary Newman Mary Alice and Burruss Nichols Kimberly and Danny Nolen Kelle and Mark Northern Joyce Addo and Kofi Nuako Tammi and Will O’Neal Elizabeth and Greg Orr Whitney and John Overton Cindy and Sam Overton Jon Mark Patey Deborah and Charles Patterson Nancy and Donnie Patterson Rachel and Robert Payne Pam and Joel Perchik Shelly and Scott Phillipps Melinda and Frank Pierce Mary Pierce Jessica and David Pinkerton Lisa and Steve Pitcairn Sara and Ryan Porter Rachel Powell Roberta and James Price Kim and Jim Priddy Sarah and Kelly Pucek Ashley and John Rabun Shannon and Charles Randolph Tracy and Benjamin Rasbach Elesha and John Reid

Linda Reid Gail and Robert Reynolds LeAnn and Kerry Rial Wayma and French Richards Nancy and Marty Richards Emily and Michael Richards Mitzi and Bill Richardson Lesley and Samuel Rickman Martha and Eddie Riddell Laura and Ken Riddell Robinson Toyota Lisa and Kenny Rogers Holly and Thomas Roolf Kim and Don Ross Cynthia and James Ross Staci and Casey Rushing Stacie and Brian Russell Chana and Alan Sallee Kathleen and Alan Sallee Deirdre Sallee Jennifer and Jason Sammons Larry and Joyce Sanders Sandi and Mike Sanders Dottie and Robert Scott Jennifer and Robert Seals Michelle and Andrew Sellers Shawn and Brian Sellers Chad A. Shankle Kelly and Danny Sheffield Laura and Eric Sievers Kim and Hunter Simmons Sally and Michael Smigielski Anne and Adam Smith Brenda and Bob Smith Jane and Brown Smith Kelly and Mark Smith Theresa and Paul Smith Gina and Todd Smith

Dorothea Spates Joyce and Jeff Speight Vicki and Don Spencer Jayme and Justin Spencer Angela and Nathan Spencer Lisa and Steve Spurlin Kelly and Phil Stafford Latricia and Ben Stallings Susan and Bob Stephenson Mary Ann and Lowell Stonecipher Marie and Greg Street Margaret Ann and Steve Strope Denise and Greg Stuart Torri and Karl Studtmann Yvette and Joe Sumler Betsy and Terry Swindell Linda and Jim Swope Shanna and Mike Tabor Janet Lynn and Mike Tankersley Beth and Jack Taylor Piper and Jackie Taylor Jerrie and Michael Taylor Cyd and David Teague Nona and Carl Teel Jennifer and Jerome Teel Jan and Patrick Teer Lisa and Randy Terry Janet and Dale Thomas Linda and Bill Timbes Michelle and Scott Tinker Jo and Warren Tinker Anneva and James Tisdale Ann and Walker Uhlhorn Betty and James Upchurch Amy and Bas van Buuren Shonda and Ben Vargason Jane and Fred Vinson Anne and Billy Walker

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Fine Arts Guild he Fine Arts Guild supports USJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visual and performing arts. A steering committee administers the operational affairs of the Guild and gives the Fine Arts Department financial resources and 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, and advertise our productions and fine arts achievements.

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.

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Fine Arts Corporate Partners and Patrons Platinum: ($1,000+) BancorpSouth Sondra and Gregory Bruno Evans Clinic (Huntingdon), Pam and Paul Evans, Nancy and John Caterina, Jerry Atkins iDesign Architecture Group Rhonda and Brett Krasner Plastic Surgery Clinic of Jackson, Patricia and Marshall Yellen West Tennessee Construction West Tennessee ENT Clinic, Torri and Karl Studtmann Wild Smiles Pediatric Dentistry LLC, Marla and Chuck Hughes

Gold: ($500+) Tara and Trey Antwine Jeff Boyd, Attorney at Law Dermatology Associates, LLC, Patricia and Michael Booher Dermatology Clinic of Jackson, Jan and Patrick Teer Dutch Garden Center, Amy and Bas van Buuren First South Bank Joyce Addo and Kofi Nuako Radiation Oncology Associates Skyline Cardiovascular, Kathy and Ron Weiner Teel & Maroney, PLC

Woman's Clinic & Pink Ribbon Mammography Center, Carol and Brad Adkins

Silver: ($300+) Allison Insurance Group, Inc., Suzanne and Chris Allison Teresa and Richard Ayers Sylvia Bell Kelly and Tom Butler Mona and Jim Campbell Marnie and David Cohen Jennifer and Joseph Crenshaw Kay and Christian Culbreath Dian and Phillip Eddleman Flippin & Atkins, P.C., Elizabeth and Kyle Atkins Mary Ann and Chris Giampapa Anita and Steve Hamilton Jennifer and Kreg Hamm Fiona and Jonathan Harlan Hunley Resources, LLC B.J. and Ralph Jones Camille and Ralph Jones Misty and James Kirkland Catherine and Ron Kwasigroh Taylor and David Laird Maria and Bill Mariencheck Holly and Steve Maroney Stephanie and John Masterson Christina and Chap McGee

Super Boosters, continued â&#x20AC;Ś Meredith and Taylor Walker Jimmy Wallace Toni and Jerry Warren Sandra and David Watlington Nikki and Jeff Watlington Kimberly and Timothy Wehner Amy and Benjamin West Cynthia and Henry West Nancy and George White Kim and William White 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 Georgia and Melvin Wright Cindy and Mike Wright Vickie and Thomas Yancey Janice and Joe Yarbrough Candace and Alan Yates

Marie and Vincent McGee Mary Jane and Mike McWherter Heather and Mark Miller 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 Anamika and Shyamal Sarkar Michelle and Andrew Sellers Laura and Eric Sievers Brenda and Bob Smith Gina and Todd Smith Piper and Jackie Taylor Jan and Patrick Teer The Uniform Source Janet and Dale Thomas Wall Street Grill, Paula and Georgios Peftoulidis Nikki and Jeff Watlington Tanya and Archie Wright

Patrons of the Arts Tarsha and Kevin Basham Sylvia Bell Ravinder and Gurpal Bindra Tammy and Julius Boyd Karlene and Mark Burton Pat and Don Coffey Jennifer and David Craig Amanda and Richard Crowley Lee and Brian Davis Lee and Todd Driver Judy and John East Karrie and Gregory Galdino Shannon and Robert Gilroy Julie and Jimmy Glosson Elizabeth and David Hailey Tiffany and Ray Howard Melissa and Jeff Howell Myra and James Krenis Rebecca and Clay Lilienstern Betsy and Brad Little Dianne and Rick Matheny

US Chorus MS Chorus Middle School Plays Upper School Plays Corporate Patrons Legacy Mothers Club Total Income

$8,911. $1,951. $8,079. $17,431. $15,550. $4,500. $9,900. $15,315. $81,637.

Expenses: US Chorus MS Chorus MS Plays US Plays US Art Miscellanous Wish List Curtain Marketing Acting Salary Fashion Show LS Plays Scholarship LS Art Receptions Teacher Christmas Fine Arts Banquet MS Art Reception Total

$11,901. $2,017. $5,227 $18,972. $1,342. $2,636. $4,747. $22,115. $5,500. $8,000. $60. $525. $500. $209. $559 $226 $500. $85,036.

Denise McCrary Neta and Bill McKnight Denise and David Miller Carolee and Bubba Morris Mona and Said Nabhan Joyce Addo and Kofi Nuako Kousalya and Brian Odom Tammi and Will O'Neal Susan and Franklin Paris Shelly and Scott Phillipps Jane and James Price Holly and Thomas Roolf Kathleen and Alan Sallee Helen and Michael Saridakis Shawn and Brian Sellers Sally and Billy Slack Scott Smith Lisa and Steve Spurlin Jeff Stephens Mary Ann and Lowell Stonecipher Stephanie and Scott Stonecipher Cheryl and Scott Tabor Janet Lynn and Mike Tankersley Chizoba and Feliz Ugbaja Kim and David Villarreal Cynthia and Henry West West Tennessee Bone and Joint Kristy and William Willis Cindy and Mike Wright

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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!

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

Special Events Sponsors ($3,000): Cancer Care Center FMY Orthodontics, P.C. West TN Bone & Joint Clinic

In Kind ($3,000): Den-Ray Sign Company, Inc. Gena and Mike Mandle Catering

Platinum Sponsors ($1,500): Regional Hospital of Jackson Springer Medical Associates of Lexington Wallace Company, (doing business as) Hamilton Hills Shopping Center

In Kind ($1,500): At Home Tennessee Magazine Thomas Media VIP Magazine

Gold Sponsors ($1,000): First South Bank First Tennessee Bank Horne LLP Jackson Surgical Associates, P.A. Jackson Urological Associates, P.C., Donald McKnight, M.D., and Raymond Howard, M.D. JMS Russell Metals Corp.

Printco Business Forms & Ad Specialty The Woman’s Clinic, P.A.

In Kind ($1,000): Coffman’s New Wave Electronics The Women’s Journal

Silver Sponsors ($500): AlphaMed Bank of Jackson

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Brownsville Family Medicine, P.A. The Children's Clinic Dermatology Associates, LLC Dermatology Clinic of Jackson, Patrick Teer, M.D. First State Bank Garrett Plumbing & Heating Co. Henson Construction Services, Inc. Jackson Clinic OB/GYN: Dr. Steve Hammond, Dr. Lolly Eldridge, Dr. Frank Pierce, and Amy White, FNP James Krenis, Attorney at Law Krasner Pawn & Jewelry Leaders Credit Union Mark Powell Enterprises Plastic Surgery Clinic of Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Yellen Rainey, Kizer, Reviere, & Bell, PLC

In Kind ($500): Forever Communications Heavenly Ham Lamar Advertising WNWS News Talk 101.5

Bronze ($300): Advance Kidney Specialist, P.C. Allison Insurance Group Sandy Boxwell, M.D. Cape Surgery Center, LLC Dr. and Mrs. Trey Carney Dr. and Mrs. Andy Coy Dr. and Mrs. John Crowder Davidson Titles, Inc. Michelle and Dennis Dean Delta Designs & Jewelry, Mandy Norsworthy Dermatology & Skin Cancer Consultants Elements Salon & Spa Flippin, Atkins, and Crider, P.C. Dr. and Mrs. David Garey Golden Circle Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Gold's Gym Greg Hooper Logging, LLC

Holiday Mart Wee Exchange Interest Total Income

$208,423. $138,601. $778. $347,801.

Annual Giving $20,000.

Technology Fund $83,303.

Fine Arts Department $15,315. $52,427.

Holiday Mart Awards $1,150.

Boys/Girls State $1,950.

Christmas Faculty Gifts $9,350.

MCB Christmas Luncheon $250.

Library $6,000.

Teacher Appreciation $2,025.

School Activities $2,594.

Debt Retirement $12,000.

Printing/Copying $1,000.

Computer Equipment/Software $500.

Wee Exch. Proceeds to USJ $20,630.

Wee Exch. Proceeds to Band $2,422.

Wee Exch. Freshman Class $2,343.

Wee Exch. Sophomore Class $2,427.

Wee Exch. Expenses $90,347.

Teacher Supplies $8,800.

General Expenses $15,262.

Total Expenses $350,095.

Home Medical Products Hudson Warehouses Amy and Chris Little Amy and Gregg Mitchell Debbie and James Newman Oral Surgery Associates of West Tennessee, Dr. Sam Rickman and Dr. Jason Sammons Peggy Graves Team Dr. and Mrs. Brad Priester R. Jones Underground Southern Electric & Controls Smith's Floor Covering Stallings Dental Clinic Dr. and Mrs. Karl Studtmann Teel and Maroney, PLC, Attorneys at Law Vaughan Associates Architects Dr. and Mrs. James Wilson

In Kind ($300): Butt's Foods Central Distributors Coyote Blues Grace Broadcasting Parker Uniforms Pig House

Patrons: Tara and Trey Antwine Teresa and Richard Ayers BancorpSouth Kelly and Tom Butler Mona and Jim Campbell Pat and Don Coffey Marnie and David Cohen Jennifer and Joseph Crenshaw Mandy and Richard Crowley Eli Lilly and Company Foundation First Tennessee Bank Mary Ann and Chris Giampapa Anita and Steve Hamilton Fiona and Jonathan Harlan Hi-Tech Printing/The Trophy Zone

Melba Homra Rita and Larry Hooper Camille and Ralph Jones B.J. and Ralph Jones Misty and James Kirkland Taylor and David Laird Maria and Bill Mariencheck Holly and Steve Maroney Christina and Chad McGee Mary Jane and Mike McWherter Joyce Addo and Kofi Nuako Pam and Joel Perchik Sarah and Kelly Pucek Shannon and Charles Randolph Regions Bank Elesha and John Reid Mitzi and Bill Richardson Lesley and Sam Rickman Lisa and Kenny Rogers Cynthia and James Ross Jennifer and Jason Sammons Sally and Billy Slack Brenda and Bob Smith Gina and Todd Smith Lisa and Steve Spurlin Piper and Jackie Taylor Jan and Patrick Teer Janet and Dale Thomas Tanya and Archie Wright Amy and Pierce White

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Tanner Jones, he USJ Alumni Association welcomes your child to the Bruin family. Send us your and her husband, Class of 1979, news, and we’ll send you a “Baby Bruin” bib. Send us a picture, and we’ll put it on Ralph, have two children, Margaret, our Baby Bruin page in the Alumni section of our website and include it in the next 18 years old, and William, 15 years newsletter. Send your information to us at usjbruins.org/about/alumni. Send your digital old. Camille earned a bachelor’s debaby picture to Mary Reed at mary@reedmarketing.com. gree in economics at UT Knoxville.

Camille and her family live in Humboldt.

Knoxville, where she majored in nureceived her master’s degree in trition and adolescent health. She respeech language pathology from 1990-1999 ceived a degree in respiratory care the University of Memphis. She (camillejones6464@gmail.com) technology in 2010 from Jackson also earned a bachelor’s degree in n Mary Beth Haltom, Class communication disorders from the State Community College. Lauren is a pediatric respiratory therapist with University of of 1998,has been named a shareMonroe-Carell Jr. Children’s HospiMississippi. holder in the Nashville law office of tal at Vanderbilt in Nashville, where The family lives Lewis, King, Krieg, and Waldrop, the couple lives. in Tallahassee, P.C. Mary Beth joined the firm in Florida.

September 2005 and concentrates n Gary Blankenship, Class (brookeher practice in the areas of commerof 2005, graduated from the cial and business litigation with an Chattanooga Police Academy and is emphasis in commercial transportanow on patrol for the Chattanooga Skylar Stanfield tion litigation and franchise litigaContinued, next page baudo@gmail.com) tion. She is the Middle Tennessee governor of the Young Lawyers’ Din Pamela Rizzuto Stanfield, vision of the Tennessee Bar AssociaClass of 2000, and her husband, tion, a faculty member of ABA TIPS Daniel, had a daughter, Skylar Mae, National Trial Academy, assistant on April 28. Pam is a designer with ichael Richards, who is majoring in prelegal counsel for the Tennessee Younger Associates in Jackson. She med studies at UT Knoxville this fall, Sports Hall of Fame, and a member received a bachelor’s degree from won the USJ Alumni Association Scholarship of the American Bar Association’s Memphis College of Art. (pamstanlast spring.

Tort Trial and Insurance Practice field A National Honor SoSection and the Nashville Bar Asso@younger-associates.com) ciety member, Michael ciation. n Andy Metcalf, Class of made the Upper School n Andrew White, Class of2002,and his wife, Natalie, welhonor roll all four years.

1999,married Kristina Kelly on comed their second child, Andrew He also attended the NaJuly 7 in Cordova. Andrew graduJames Metcalf, Jr. (James) on Februtional Leadership Forum ated cum laude from the University ary 22. Big sister Ellie is 2 years old. in 2011 as one of only of Mississippi with a bachelor’s deAndy also was inducted into the two students invited from gree in business administration and Madison County Sports Hall of Madison County.

Michael Richards an emphasis in marketing. He also Fame on April 19. He received his He played football for has an MBA from Ole Miss. Andrew undergraduate degree from the Unithree years and made the All-District team. versity of Memphis and an MBA 2000-2009 He played soccer for four years, making the from Union University. He works at All-District, All-Region, and All-State teams. is a sales consultant with Ricoh USA Morgan Keegan & Company in His extracurricular activities also included in Memphis.

Memphis and is coaching youth SADD, Key Club, International Club, and n Brooke Baudo Ott, Class club soccer for the Tennessee Rush Spanish Club. He is a member of Fellowship Soccer Club. of 2000,and her husband, Bible Church and Fellowship Student Min(Metcalf@morgankeegan.com) Thomas, had their first child, Sara istries.

Elise, on November 27, 2011. n Lauren Gardner Saliba, Michael’s parents are Mike and Emily Brooke is a speech language pathol- Class of 2003, married Greg SalRichards. Emily, a 1985 graduate of Old ogist at Crawfordville Elementary iba on August 4 in Jackson. Lauren Hickory Academy, is USJ’s Director of Develin Crawfordville, Florida. Brooke graduated in 2007 from UT opment.

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USJ graduate on the way up in broadcast journalism Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois. “I chose broadcasting as my focus because it was a skill I felt I needed to learn,” Shayla said. “It not only requires effective writing, but also verbal communication. I wanted to be able to walk into any newsroom or television station and understand how to perform and succeed.”

“With the way the media industry is changing, people have options for news.

It’s not just television or newspaper. It’s on your computer and on your phone. Today, reporters may write one story for television and another print-style version for a website.”

Shayla was named the top broadcast student in her graduating Shayla Reaves is on the job for WBNS-10TV in Columbus, Ohio. class at hayla Reaves, Class of 2002, credits her time in high school as laying part of the foundation for her career in broadcast journalism. Today, Shayla is giving Columbus, Ohio, residents the latest overnight news in her job as a morning reporter for CBS-affiliate WBNS-10TV. “I always loved to write and was fortunate to have USJ teachers who encouraged me to explore creative writing and pursue writing opportunities,” said Shayla, who entered USJ as a kindergarten student.

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Northwestern. While in college, she also received the university’s prestigious Gary Cummings Award, was selected as an Outstanding Woman Journalism Student by the Association of Women Journalists in Chicago, and was recognized for her reporting by the Illinois News Broadcasters Association.

After graduation, Shayla worked as a producer/reporter/special projects assistant at NBC-affiliate WAVE in Louisville and, within eight months, was promoted to a full-time reporting job. Her reporting earned her awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Kentucky Associated Press Broadcasters.

In 2010, Shayla moved to Columbus to join the staff at WBNS-10TV. “I am in by 3 a.m. each day and cover breaking news happening across central Ohio,” said Shayla, who will be getting married in early September.

“I have to say that it has been an amazing journey as I look back,” said Shayla, who also designs her own jewelry on esty.com under the name shaylamichelle.

“It’s an honor to work with so many experienced journalists every day.”

Police Department. Gary received his Zach, a 2012 graduate of Nashville Auto 2007,has a daughter, India Ballinger. bachelor’s degree in history from UT Diesel College, works at Higher Power Faith is a producer for GreyTV. Chattanooga. He and his wife, Christi, Performance in Alamo, Tennessee. (fhitchon@gmail.com) live in Chattanooga. n Laura Burton Mosley, Class n ofHolly Osborne Hart, Class of n Haley Anderson Gerber, 2008, married Brandon Hart on May 2007, married Bryce Mosley on May 5.

31 in Charleston, South Carolina. Holly Class of 2007, married Max Gerber Laura received a bachelor’s degree in huon June 30 at First Cumberland manities from Brigham Young University. earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Memphis in Presbyterian Church in Jackson. Haley, who received her elementary education They live in Tustin, California.

2011. She plans to pursue her master’s degree from Freed-Hardeman University, n Megan Seals, Class of 2007, degree in education for clinical and teaches second grade at Lincoln Elemenis the communications coordinator for mental health at Clemson University in tary. Max is the finance manager at Carthe Jackson Area Chamber of Comspring 2013 to obtain a counseling delock Nissan of Jackson. They live in merce. Megan will graduate from the gree within three years. Meanwhile, Jackson. (haleylyn.anderson@gmail.com) two-year Tennessee Chamber of ComHolly is a paralegal with McAngus, n Dane Beasley, Class of 2007, merce Executive Institute in May 2013. is an operations director for the National She also graduated from a Dale Carnegie Goudelock, and Courie, LLC, in Charleston, where the couple resides.

Republican Senatorial Committee in Training Course in May 2011. Megan (holly112089@gmail.com) Washington, D.C. Dane received a bache- earned her bachelor’s degree at Union n James Camp, Class of 2008, lor’s degree in accounting from the UniUniversity. is the General Manager of the Regatta Bar versity of Mississippi. (mseals@jacksontn.com) (beasleydane@gmail.com) n Zach Hall, Class of mar2008, Jazz Club in The Charles Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. James received his degrees n Faith Hitchon, Class of ried Jessica Becker August 4 in Jackson.

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The Class of 2012 heads off to college

rom Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, to the University of Alabama, the 103 members of USJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 2012 are attending 36 colleges across the country. A large number of the graduates received academic, leadership, fine arts, and/or athletic scholarships.

The College Board selected five students for National Merit honors; two of them were named National Achievement finalists. Twenty-four members of the class were named AP Scholars for scores they received on their Advanced Placement tests.

The top quintile in the class had an average ACT score of 31; the class average ACT score was 26.

Shane Vargason is Valedictorian, Kirstie Finch is Salutatorian, and Chloe Meriwether is Essayist. w Rachel Altfeld, Univ. of Arizona w Sidney Anthony, IV, UT Knoxville w Karrington Atkins, Univ. of New

England

w Thomas Ballard, IV, Tennessee Tech w Weston Barrix, UT Martin w Angad Singh Bindra, Washington

University at St. Louis w Adam Boling, Bethel University w Andrew Bosco, UT Chattanooga w Drew Brantley, Rockford College, Illinois w Westin Brantley, undecided at graduation w William Buckley, UT Chattanooga w Thomas Butler, IV, UT Knoxville w Jonathan Cain, UT Knoxville w Nicholas Camp, Northwestern Univ. w Courtney Campbell, UT Martin w Francis Chandler, Rhodes College w Tanner Chapman, UT Knoxville w Carrie Cobb, Rhodes College w Jacob Cohen, Wofford College w Nathan Craig, UT Chattanooga w Margaret Crocker, Louisiana State w Jessica Crosnoe, UT Knoxville w Whitney Culbreath, Univ. of Alabama w Jacob Daggett, Univ. of Arkansas w Bethany Dietz, UT Knoxville w Kirstie Finch, UT Knoxville w Morgan Galbraith, UT Knoxville w John Ross Glover, Lipscomb Univ. w Ainsley Gompf, High Point Univ. w Kyle Gregory, UT Knoxville w Logan Hall, Mississippi State Univ. w Jacob Hamilton, Austin Peay State

Diplomas in hand, graduates were all smiles after commencement ceremonies. Above, from left, are, Jackson Teer, Lee Mayhall, Anthony Micetich, Ryan Weiss, Ashton McGuire, Chase Nelson, Cole Murray, Michael Richards, and Chase Rushing.

w Caroline Haynes, Rhodes College w Honeye Heydari, Mississippi State w Edward Hockaday, III, UT Knoxville w Dustin Hopper, Memphis College of

Art w Sarah Howard, Samford University w Cody Howell, UT Knoxville w Stuart Howell, Murray State Univ. w Olivia Hughes, Univ. of Georgia w T.J. Ivy, UT Knoxville w Callie Jaggers, UT Knoxville w Mina James-Gist, Univ. of Michigan w Adam Johnson, UT Knoxville w Shelby Jordan, UT Chattanooga w Shelby Jordan, Mississippi State w Elizabeth Joyner, Union Univ. w Prabhjot Kaur, Union Univ. w Oscar Leon, Mississippi State w Michael Lindsey, Jackson State Community College w Ann Elizabeth Lynch, Union Univ. w Gray Magee, Union Univ. w Grant Mansfield, UT Chattanooga w Meredith Masterson, UT Chattanooga w Lee Mayhall, Univ. of North Alabama w Trevor McGee, Union University w Ashton McGuire, Univ. of Arkansas w Price McKnight, Univ. of Arkansas w Chloe Meriwether, Rhodes College w Anthony Micetich, UT Knoxville w Emily Mullins, UT Chattanooga w Cole Murray, UT Knoxville w Chase Nelson, UT Knoxville w Yusuke Niimi, returned to Japan w Ashley Nkadi, Univ. of Cincinnati w Priyesh Patel, Univ. of Memphis

w Roshni Patel, UT Knoxville w Bon Pinkley, Harding Univ. w Georgia Poole, Univ. of Arkansas w Jordan Ragon, Tennessee Tech. w Lashlee Randolph, UT Chattanooga w Alexandra Revell, UT Chattanooga w Michael Richards, Jr., UT Knoxville w Rebecca Rogers, Belmont Univ. w Chase Rushing, Univ. of Mississippi w Sarathi Sarkar, Carnegie Mellon Univ. w Caleb Self, Lipscomb Univ. w Brigham Short, Univ. of Mississippi w Aashray Singareddy, Rhodes College w Navjot Singh, Union Univ. w Ranjodh Singh, Union Univ. w Sara Slack, Mississippi State w Brandon Smith, Rhodes College w Anthony Spates, Univ. of Missouri w Haley Stafford, Union Univ. w Benjamin Stuart, Mississippi State w Habeeb Suara, Univ. of Pennsylvania w Jackson Teer, UT Knoxville w Hannah Turcotte, UT Chattanooga w Shane Vargason, Mississippi State w Tyler Wallace, UT Chattanooga w Billie Anne Ward, UT Chattanooga w Ryan Weiss, UT Knoxville w Caroline White, UT Chattanooga w Grant Whitsitt, Savannah College of

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w Clare Williams, Union Univ. w Matthew Wing, Belmont Univ. w John Wilson, II, UT Chattanooga w Chase Winslow, UT Chattanooga w Zuzanna Wojitas, UT Chattanooga w William Wright, Union Univ.

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UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of JACKSON FIRST ANNUAL HOMECOMING WEEKEND EVENT! Open to ALL Current and Alumni USJ Families!

Friday, September 21, 2012 USJ Homecoming Game

5th Quarter

Kirkland Football Field Kickoff at 7 p.m.

Come watch the Bruins play SBEC

Flatiron Grille After the game until 11:30 p.m.

Join us for food and fun

USJ

Saturday, September 22, 2012 Golf Tournament Jackson National Golf Club Shotgun Start at 9 a.m.

Lunch & Awards at 1 p.m.

Team: $300 or Individual: $75

Registration deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 19

Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show Lower School Cafetorium 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost per person: $20 Childcare: $10 per child RSVP online

Bruins Club Clambake Jackson Country Club 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Cost per ticket: $25 Music, food, & auctions!

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Register online (www.usjbruins.org/athletics/homecoming) or mail in form and fee Event Contact: Carrie Brown Campbell l 731-664-0812, ext. 51 l ccampbell@usjbruins.org

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