2013 fall usj magazine

The Magazine

Fall 2013

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of JACKSON

Eighth graders pose in Times Square, New York City, Page 2 …

Also inside…

In the Classroom..................3-6

Stuart Hirstein’s First Days.....9

Achievements........................14

Fine Arts ..................................7

New Faces........................10-11

Annual Report ..................15-23

Athletics ..................................7

Retirements...........................12

Alumni News....................24-27

A Special Send-off ..................8

Holiday Mart ..........................13

Homecoming .........................28

Each year, eighth graders experience the history, sights, and sounds of two great cities: New York and Washington, D.C.

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ach April, USJ eighth-graders get an opportunity to see two of this country’s greatest cities — an experience they carry with them their whole lives.

It’s a busy five days that brings students to Washington, D.C., and New York City, visiting many historic and cultural attractions on the way.

Edgar Willis, Middle School history teacher, has been a chaperone for 18 years and spent the last eight as tour director. He said the trip is fun but educational.

“It’s really a great experience. You can’t get this in a classroom.”

Last April, parents, students, and chaperones flew out of Memphis and into Washington where they immediately began their itinerary. They visited the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, the White House, Capitol Hill, Mount Vernon, and the National Cathedral. They also saw the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, National Archives, and Holocaust Museum.

“We go to every major monument there is in D.C.,” Willis said. “We’re going to do all we can while we can.”

The students also visited Arlington National Cemetery. “Four of our kids got to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is always a highlight,” Willis said.

On the third day of the trip, the group chartered a bus for New York and arrived in time to watch a base-

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ball game at Yankee Stadium. “It’s always awesome,” Willis said.

The next morning, students made their way to the set of the Today Show where cameras routinely catch onlookers in the national broadcast. Willis said everyone routinely calls home to tell their parents to watch for them on television.

Next they ventured to other parts of the city to see the Empire State Building, Central Park, and Chinatown. The evening featured a Broadway play in the Theater District followed by a group photo in Times Square.

The final day included a ferry ride to Ellis Island and Liberty Island and a walking tour of Wall Street and the Financial District. The group also visited the 9/11 Memorial before catching a flight back home.

“It was a fabulous trip,” said LeeAnn Rial, who went with her daughter Abby last year. “Coach Willis packed everything in that he could. We were busy from beginning to end, and I think it was just as much fun for the parents as the kids.”

USJ has been sending eighth graders on the trip for 25 years. It began as a trip to Washington by bus, but later expanded to include New York and travel by plane. Willis said the experience is eye-opening for students and exposes them to new cultures and parts of American history they haven’t seen before.

“The trip is a lot of fun for people, but it is meant to be educational for our kids and also for our parents.”

Grandparents/ Special Friends Day adds activities

xtra activities are making Grandparents/ Special Friends Day even more special for Lower School students and their families.

What began many years ago as a day to show off The Book Fair in the library is an important stop on Grandparents/Special Friends Day. your classroom, teacher, and classmates to your “Now they’ll be able to participate in more of the child’s activities.” grandparents or a special friend, now includes a visit to the Scholastic The football game with the half-time performance has become Book Fair and entertainment in the cafetorium. one of the best attended games of the year, Ford said. “We were thinkThis year, the special day is September 20, and grandparents also will be able to go to the Lower School’s spaghetti supper the night be- ing the grandparents would love that. It’s really fun for all the kids who fore and watch the children perform at halftime on the field during the are involved.”

The Grandparents/Special Friends school day ends at noon so Friday night football game when USJ plays Fayette Academy. students can spend more time with their special visitors.

Grandparents/Special Friends Day was moved from spring to fall “I think the grandparents like being here and seeing the school, this year so it can be at the same time as the annual spaghetti supper and I think with the added activities — like the spaghetti supper and and the football half-time performance. half-time performance — it makes for a nice weekend,” Ford said.

Lower School Director Debbie Ford said the school wanted to Grandparents/Special Friends Day will be held every other year turn the day into a fun weekend with more events. now instead of annually. It will alternate with the Lower School Fall “This is especially important for those visitors who are coming in Festival event, which also will now be every other year, Ford said. from out of town for Grandparents/Special Friends Day,” said Ford.

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Senior AP English students write, defend enior AP English students have a daunting challenge — a 30-page thesis paper that they must write and publicly defend. It’s a process that begins in January of their junior year and ends in April of the following year.

“Each student writes an analysis paper using at least four primary literary sources,” said USJ English Department Chair Bridget Clark, who teaches AP English. “The process is a testament to the students and their willingness to work and be creative and disciplined at the same time.”

Class of 2013 graduate Jourdan Redden, who completed a thesis titled “Consumerism vs. Simplicity,” said the project was overwhelming at first. But, he learned to properly budget his time to complete the task at hand.

“I looked forward to being able to express myself through writing, and I learned a lot about myself and my viewpoints,” said Jourdan, who is now a freshman at Sewanee.

It’s a journey, Clark said.

Juniors who want to take AP English their senior year must commit to a thesis in January or February. They write an annotated list of works cited and develop a general topic and a list of primary sources.

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Hannah Russell, center, discusses her thesis with her committee, including from left, Shannon Whisenant, Bridget Clark, and Brad Biggs.

Clark meets with students to review their topics and offer guidance. Then, students begin their research.

In August, at the beginning of their senior year, committees are established to assist each student through the remainder of the project.

Committee members, which include Clark and faculty and non-faculty volunteers, read the students’ work and offer guidance. Students chair their own committee.

“We are there to serve them,” Clark said.

“We’re not telling them what to do; we’re not telling them what to write. We help them

‘Thank you so much …’

work through the creative process.”

In mid-September, students reach their first deadline and must submit a draft of their first chapter. This can be the most difficult chapter to write, Clark said. But, dividing the project into chapters — usually five — helps students break it down into manageable pieces. Clark tells the students to look at their thesis as a compilation of several essays.

For the remainder of the project, the deadlines vary. But generally, students complete successive portions in October and December. By mid to late March, students begin

Hi Mrs. Ryan, until he majored in English at Yale.

USJ teachers frequently receive Hope all is well with you and your family.

Now that I have finished law school, I realnotes and emails from their former I recently was in the new Grand Park in Los students after they leave USJ. Here ize just how much those law professors get to Angeles and ran into a great-looking dog. I stand on the shoulders of is what Sallie Williamson wrote to asked the owner of the dog what his name was the real teachers who Carol Ryan, who taught her British and he said, “Chaucer.” I immediately began taught me so much of Literature her junior year … reciting Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” in old what I know. Thank you English, the way you taught me. so much for teaching me British Literature.

He said I was one of maybe five people who knew who Chaucer You are with me every day. Even when I was, and it blew his mind that I was able to recite the Prologue to am in court defending criminals!

“Canterbury Tales.” He asked me what my college major was to With warm regards, have to recite it, and I said that it was Mrs. Ryan’s class, my high — Sallie Williamson, USJ Class of 2005; Boston University, B.S.; school British Literature class. He said he did not have to recite it University of Southern California, J.D.

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30-page thesis revising the whole of the document and piecing the chapters together.

The deadline for the thesis is in mid-April — one week before the defense. During the defense, students explain and defend their conclusions before parents, committee members, and others from the community. They also talk about why they chose the topics and what they learned during the process.

The students are often nervous about the defense, said Clark, but it’s rewarding to listen to them discuss their topics. “I love talking about literature, and I love hearing the conclusions that students reach.”

After the defense, everyone goes to lunch.

A published copy of each thesis goes to the Upper School and Lower School libraries.

Each year several of the students allow their papers to be on the USJ website. (Go to www.usjbruins.org, then Academics, then Upper School. The link to the thesis project

is on the right side of the page under Favorite Links.)

Students at USJ have been completing thesis Bridget Clark teaches this year’s AP English class. papers for about “It’s kind of scary when you think about eight years. Clark said the projects help them prepare for the AP exam as well as future the- doing it because it’s really long and intense,” Hannah said. “I know it’s a lot of work, but sis projects they will complete after high I’m up to the challenge. I know I’m going to school. Many USJ graduates go on to earn have to do stuff like this in college.” master’s degrees and doctorates, where they Hannah is one of 14 AP English students are also required to complete a thesis. who will write a thesis this year. Beyond “If they are capable of doing that, then I learning to manage their time, view importhink we need to offer it to them,” Clark said. tant works of literature from a new perspecIncoming senior Hannah Russell is neartive, and complete an enormous academic ing the first mid-September deadline. Her task, Clark said they would learn something thesis is tentatively titled “Subjugating the else about themselves.

Self: Distinguishing Joy from Happiness.”

“I think they discover their voices in writShe said she’s thankful to have this experience ing,” she said. now, with the support of teachers at USJ.

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Middle School teacher brings her overseas experience into her classroom

iddle School teacher Mary Ellen Vaughn brings a unique perspective to her sixth-grade classroom; she spent two years in Bangalore, India, at an international school teaching students with a very diverse background.

Bangalore is a growing city in southern India with a population of almost 10 million people, a booming economy, and a reputation as the information technology capital of the world. Like other metropolitan areas in developing countries, however, it also has hundreds of slums.

In Bangalore, there are “haves” and “have-nots.” Vaughn said her students there were appreciative of their education, teachable and disciplined. “They knew what the alternative was if they weren’t educated.”

Vaughn taught math and science to fifth through ninth graders in order to qualify for a work visa that allowed her to complete a twoyear mission trip for the Southern Baptist Convention. She said her experience in India gave her a unique insight into working with children from different cultures. “At an international school, you have to be able to meet the needs of diverse students on a whole other level.

I’m very humbled to have that experience.”

When she returned to Jackson, where she had earned a degree from Union University, she taught at Rose Hill Middle School for a year before moving to USJ. This is her third year at what she calls “her dream job.”

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“It’s pretty much the ideal place to teach because you are supported by the administration, parents, and other teachers in ways you can’t compare,” Vaughn said. “I feel like there is a commitment to not just academic integrity and success, but I think everyone is on board with that mission.”

She has been able to apply her experience overseas at USJ, where classrooms are also diverse. “We have students from different cultural backgrounds, and I feel like I can connect with them,” Vaughn said.

In addition to sixth-grade science, she is the Middle School Student Council sponsor, which she leads because of her experience in student government and leadership roles in high school and college.

Middle School students need leadership roles to help them develop the leadership characteristics that they will use later in life, she said.

“You teach them how to lead their peers in a positive way and an effective way, and I enjoy that.”

Middle School students, she said, are pretty similar, whether the children live in India or West Tennessee or attend public or private school. The USJ community’s commitment to its students is what sets it apart — it eliminates unnecessary distractions and allows her to focus on education.

The students in her classes at USJ are always fun to teach, she said.

“Sixth grade is a unique time because it’s a transition time. They have these awesome personalities that they’re growing into, but they’re so eager to learn, and they’re excited, and they ask good questions.”

Mary Ellen Vaughn has the attention of her sixth grade students.

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Arts

This year offers an exciting lineup of musicals ales of chocolate, a beast, and a man of the jungle will be featured on USJ’s Upper/Middle School stage in Blankenship Theatre this school year.

The first is Willy Wonka, Jr., an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book about a candy man seeking an heir. Sixth through ninth grade students will perform the musical at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

September 20, 7 p.m. September 21, and 2:30 p.m. September 22. The Middle School musical has two casts so more students can be involved.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will be performed at 7 p.m. October 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. October 20. Though the cast is largely made up of Upper School students, this fall musical will include students from throughout the school.

In the spring, the Upper School performs Tarzan, The Stage Musical on February 28 and March 1 and 2, and Middle School stu-

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dents present Disney’s My Son Pinocchio, Jr. on May 4.

Dr. Tammy Grant, who directs the musicals, has been doing four Upper and Middle School musicals a year for several years. Tom Grant, Performing Arts Department Chair, will direct a live orchestra of USJ students and members of the community for Beauty and the Beast and Tarzan.

Upper School Spanish teacher Jimmy Glosson is Dr. Grant’s assistant director. Scott Conley will do all four stage sets, and Erica Davidson will do choreography. Erica will be teaching an acting class at USJ this spring, Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors, go on sale a week or so before each musical. USJ students are admitted free. The Arts Guild seeks Corporate Partners and Patrons of the Arts to provide funding for the musicals and other fine arts activities.

Brothers win state tennis championship ames Roland Markos and George Markos beat teammates Graham Taylor and Harrison Norton to win the Division II-A doubles tennis championship in Murfreesboro last spring. George Markos, left, and his brother, James Roland, right, won the doubles tennis championship. Coach Michael Hayes is picThe final matchup entured with them. sured that USJ would bring home the top doubles trophy. The teammates had faced each other two previous times in the state tournament, as well as throughout the season during practice.

“All of us knew what to expect from each other because we’ve played so much,” George Markos said. “We just treated it like any other match because it essentially was. The only difference was we got medals for this one, and it was the last one of the season.”

As a team, USJ boys tennis went undefeated during the regular season and finished runners-up in the state tournament. Their only defeat of the year was a close match against Knoxville Webb in the championship game.

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Athletics 2012-2013 All-State During the last school year, USJ athletes named to All-State teams were …

Baseball Chase Hensley Tyler Hardin Cross Country Sam Darnall Jessica Garland Jack Goodwin Kayla Puzdrakiewicz Patrick Richardson Samantha Sullivan Football Tyler Buckley Ryan Gardner Tyler Hardin Chase Hensley Austin Orr Joseph Patterson Troy Smigielski Powers Spencer

Basketball Eliza Edwards Soccer Addison Dunn Rachel Giampapa Michael Mysiewicz Madison Perchik Softball Lauren Riddell Ally Glover Ally McFarland Tennis James Roland Markos George Markos Harrison Norton Graham Taylor Volleyball Andrea Arreaza 7

‘Thank you, Sgt. Boyd!’ gt. Danielle Boyd, USJ’s Technology Coordinator, was taken by surprise when the entire school body, faculty, and staff lined the school driveways in tribute to her before a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Boyd serves in the 164th Airlift Wing of the Tennessee Air National Guard. Her previous six-month deployment was to Qatar in 2006. She has been a USJ employee since September 2004. She joined the Air Force in 1992.

On August 16, Boyd’s last day at school, the entire student body — from 2 year olds through high school seniors — as well as faculty and staff paid tribute to her 21 years of military service.

After a breakfast with the administrative staff, Boyd was driven through the campus on the back of a pickup truck as students waved 1,500 American flags and wished her well. Upper School choral students, led by choral teacher Dr. Tammy Grant, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

“This heartwarming event not only sent Danielle off with a great goodbye, it also gave faculty the opportunity to teach students about patriotism and service to their country,” said Stuart Hirstein, USJ’s Head of School and a decorated Gulf War veteran.

After the event, Boyd thanked everyone who participated.

“It means so much to me,” she said. “It was a tremendous surprise, but a great memory that I will have forever. It was so great to see all the students, faculty, and staff, along with the familiar faces of past teachers and friends. You have given me such a great send off. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

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Students and staff lined the driveways to thank Sgt. Danielle Boyd for serving their country as Boyd stood in the back of a pickup truck and was driven around campus.

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Sgt. Danielle Boyd, above, stands at attention while Upper School choral students sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Boyd, USJ’s Technology Coordinator, wore her uniform that day because she thought she was getting her picture taken with the administrative staff during a breakfast in her honor. With her on the back of the pickup truck are Head of School Stuart Hirstein and Stephanie Hulme, Assistant Technology Coordinator. At left, Aurelia Tosh, whose father was deployed to Afghanistan, gets in the spirit of the moment. Students sent his unit a care package last spring.

‘USJ … has the most committed faculty and staff that I’ve ever seen.’

— Stuart Hirstein, Head of School

SJ is clearly recognized as West Tennessee’s college preparatory school, said new Head of School Stuart Hirstein.

Hirstein’s long-term vision for the University School of Jackson positions the school as an educational leader among others in the Southern Association of Independent Schools and National Association of Independent Schools. “Ultimately, I want us to be recognized nationally,” Hirstein said.

The talent is here, he said. People just need to know about it. “USJ, by far, hands down, has the most committed faculty and staff that I’ve ever seen.”

He’s doubled the professional development budget, which will allow teachers to attend national trainings and collaborate with colleagues from around the country. Hirstein said he challenged the faculty before school began to consider the school’s position on a regional and even national level.

USJ has the resources and personnel to succeed and continue to grow in prominence, Hirstein said. He added the school was like a half-full, vigorously shaken soda bottle —

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his job is to simply unscrew the top.

“There’s so much energy in our community. People care deeply about USJ, and we have a great program.”

Hirstein’s first official day was July 1. He came to USJ after eight years as associate headmaster and chief operating officer at Island Pacific Academy, an independent, prekindergarten through 12th-grade school with 650 students in Hawaii.

Changes around the school since Hirstein arrived on campus include a series of banners lining the driveways that welcome people to USJ. “I felt that was an important first step to brighten the place up with fresh banners,” Hirstein said.

The school hired a new kindergarten assistant, Hirstein said, because it’s critical for children at that age to have two adults in the classroom. The school also purchased new iPads and installed new wireless access points in the Lower School, and it purchased new projector boards for Middle and Upper School classrooms.

“I’m more of a technology-oriented guy as far as education is concerned,” Hirstein said.

Stuart Hirstein talks to a group of fifth-grade boys before going through the Lower School lunch line. He enjoys eating lunch with students so he can meet more of them. It also provides perspective. During one lunch with Middle School students, a child politely asked him, “Can you please scoot down a couple of seats? My friends are coming.”

Other changes include the school’s new agreement with News/Talk 101.5 to broadcast football and basketball games, as well as select games in other sports.

During the faculty and staff meeting in August when teachers were challenged to help make USJ a national player, he said the administration laid the groundwork for its short-term goals and long-term vision. It’s been a pretty enjoyable transition, he added.

“For us right now, optimism is really high.

I think change has a way of energizing people.”

Stuart Hirstein, far left, eats with fifth graders Meg Miller and Emma Richards.

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Lower School

n Anna English, Jr. Kindergarten, is entering her fifth year as a teacher. She has a bachelor’s degree in child psychology from Samford University and a master’s degree in education from Union University.

Along with her degrees, she is trained and certified in the Anna English Orton-Gillingham program.

She is married to Lanier English and has a dog, Sadie. She said she is excited to teach at USJ. “I chose to be a part of USJ because of its rigorous academics, friendly faculty, and prominent name in the community. I want to be a part of a school family.” n Holly Johnson, Jr. Kindergarten, is a USJ graduate who has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in education from Union University.

Her husband, Gary, teaches and coaches at Union University, Holly Johnson and their son, Miles, is a second grader at USJ. “I am thrilled to be part of the USJ faculty,” Johnson said. “I hope to give my students the same love of learning and positive encouragement that my USJ teachers instilled in me.” n Rachel Payne, a new kindergarten assistant, attended USJ for 13 years and graduated in 2003. She has three children : Zach, Kate, and Jake.

Zach and Kate attend USJ. She loves spending time with her family and attending all of their sports activities.

Rachel Payne

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Meet the new faces

Middle School

n Dana Simmons teaches seventhgrade honors and college-prep English. She has been a teacher for nine years, most recently in Kissimmee, Florida.

Originally from Minnesota, Simmons earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and middle school English from the University of Minnesota at Duluth.

She is married to Oliver Simmons, Upper School teacher and varsity boys basketball Dana Simmons coach. They have a 3-year-old, Dexter, who is a Jr. Cub at USJ, and a 1-year-old, Gabriella. Simmons said she wanted to teach at USJ because it provided the best education for her children.

“Choosing to work at USJ was one of the easiest decisions I have ever made,” she said. “I am truly looking forward to being part of USJ and the community that surrounds it.” n Laura Stack teaches sixth-grade English and literature.

She has a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in teaching from Belmont University.

At Belmont, she played Division I tennis for four years Laura Stack and completed a study-abroad program in London, where she studied Charles Dickens and the idea of Christmas.

“I chose to teach at USJ because I believe its educational values reflect and practice what students need to succeed in this day and age,” Stack said.

She also noted that she is from the Nashville area, but her parents are from South Dakota. Everyone’s Southern accents at USJ were just too irresistible to ignore, she said.

Middle/Upper School

n Scott Tinker joined USJ last spring and begins his second year teaching broadcast journalism and seventh- and eighthgrade computer science. He has a bachelor’s degree in electriScott Tinker cal engineering with a minor in computer science from UTKnoxville.

He graduated from Old Hickory Academy. Tinker has two sons: Casey, a 2011 USJ graduate, and Cameron, a USJ junior.

Upper School n Tiffany Camp-

bell-Shepard teaches psychology and is an assistant to Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Tony Shutes. A USJ alum, she has B.S. in Tiffany psychology from Campbell-Shepard Union University.

“I had the privilege of attending USJ from kindergarten to graduation,” she said. “I played basketball under Tony Shutes for four years. I love being able to work with him.” n Roxane Pajoul, Upper School French, is from Paris, France, where she studied English and American history at the University of Paris VII. She graduated in May with a master’s degree in French and Francophone literature from Vanderbilt.

Roxane Pajoul “When I heard about a job opening at USJ, I applied right away because the school seemed to be exactly what I was looking for: high-quality teaching and overachieving students, which corresponds exactly to the experience I gained at Vanderbilt,” she said. “I hope to encourage more students to choose French as a second language and to discover the richness of French and Francophone cultures.”

at University School n Katie Ramer teaches American litera-

ture, AP language and composition, and book study seminar.

She has a bachelor’s degree in English and French from Lambuth University and a master’s degree from Union University.

Ramer’s husband, Justin, is a USJ alum.

Katie Ramer They have two children at USJ: Jack is in kindergarten, and Callie Rose is in Jr. Cubs.

“I am excited to be a member of the faculty at USJ,” Ramer said. “This school has a long-standing reputation for educational excellence. I look forward to working with the students to continue to uphold this tradition.” n Oliver Simmons teaches accounting, economics, and fitness. As varsity boys basketball coach, he wants to grow the program from the kindergarten level.

Choosing to work at USJ was a family decision, he said.

“My wife, Dana, the seventh-grade English teacher, and I wanted to surround our children, Dexter and Gabriella, with Oliver Simmons teachers, students, and parents with similar values and morals.

After visiting with several people from USJ and the community, we knew that Jackson and USJ was the right place for us.” n Kyle Williams teaches world history and is an assistant varsity football coach. He earned a bachelor’s degree in management and economics from Lambuth University. He chose USJ because he wanted to teach in a superior environment, he said.

Kyle Williams “USJ embraces its faculty and allows them to grow and learn along with their students in an environment of rigor and accountability. It’s been an amazing year already!”

Administration

n Tommy Allen is the interim Upper School director. He earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Memphis State University in 1969 and a master’s degree in education in 1972.

For 41 years, he worked for the Jackson City and Jackson-Madison County School System, serving as a teacher, coach, and administrator. He taught math and computer courses for more than 25 years at Parkway Junior High, Jackson Junior High, and Jackson Central-Merry High. He also coached football, basketball, and track.

He has been an assistant principal at Jackson Central-Merry High School and a principal at Malesus Elementary School. In 2002, he was in charge of opening Madison Academic High School and remained there as principal until retiring from public schools in 2010. He was then high school principal of Trinity Christian Academy for three years.

“I am very excited about coming to USJ and working in a college preparatory environment once again,” Allen said. “I have had the opportunity to watch the development of the school over the years and know of the excellent reputation of the school. I am looking forward to working with our new Head of School, Mr. Stuart Hirstein, and continuing to make Tommy Allen USJ the best school, public or private, not only in this area but in the state of Tennessee and the nation.” n Becky Baskin, Middle School Secretary, graduated from ECS and attended the

University of Memphis. Becky and her family are from Germantown and moved to Jackson in 1997.

Her son, Ethan, an eighth grader, has attended USJ since kindergarten. Baskin has been subbing at USJ for seven years.

“I consider myself blessed to be able to Beccky Baskin work in the same daily environment with my son, and I am excited to be a permanent part of USJ.” n Jack Peel, Facilities Director, will be the new varsity baseball coach. Peel most recently served as the Director of Football Operations at Arkansas State University, where he helped guide the football team to the 2011 Sun Belt Conference Championship and to the 2012 GoDaddy.com Bowl.

Jack Peel Peel has coached baseball on the collegiate level for 12 years, including stops at the University of Memphis, Lyon College, Trevecca Nazarene University, and Lambuth University. Peel played four seasons with the Chicago White Sox and two seasons with the Texas Rangers.

Peel has a business degree in marketing from the University of Memphis. His daughter, Shelby, is a senior at the University of Memphis; his son, Rhett, is a USJ freshman.

“The strong tradition of excellence within our school and our baseball program make this school very special,” he said.

USJ jumps into social media USJ launched its official Facebook page and Twitter account during the summer so students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff can keep up with the latest information about news and events from the school.

Head of School Stuart Hirstein is setting up his own blog to communicate with the

USJ community.

The social media networks help the school disseminate information quickly to an audience that grows every day.

You’ll find us at facebook.com/usjbruins and twitter.com/usjbruins. Links are on the main page of usjbruins.org.

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Retirements

Marillyn Boggs, near right, greets Ann Lawrence, a former USJ parent, at a basketball game last school year.

Boggs enjoyed keeping up with USJ families through her position at the admissions gate for home games in every sport.

‘It (USJ) went from a good independent school to a great independent school.’

— Clare Royer

lare Royer, a longtime history teacher at USJ, retired after a 40-year career in education. She will miss the school, she said, but most of all, she will miss the interaction with her students — the source of her greatest challenges and greatest rewards. “I loved working with them,” Royer said. “I loved the challenges they presented.”

She spent 20 years at USJ, teaching American history, AP American history, world history, economics, and current events. The biggest change, she said, was the school’s growth.

More courses are offered today, and students have more resources.

“It went from a good independent school to a great independent school,” Royer said.

And now, it’s the best independent school between Memphis and Nashville, she added, saying that graduating seniors have a year to a year-and-a-half advantage over other students entering college.

USJ academic excellence is its biggest selling point — its focus on teaching and children as individuals, she said. It also offers extra curricular activities for everyone, no matter what their interests are.

The teachers, Royer added, are special. “The faculty grew and became very much a family to everybody who worked there.”

Before USJ, Royer taught at Milan Middle School for 20 years. In her retirement, she plans to move to Nashville where her family lives.

She wants to play with her granddaughter. She also wants to help her son-in-law grow the family business — Jeff’s Fine Rugs and Tapestries, which sells antique and decorative rugs and European tapestries.

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‘It’s hard to leave a place where — Marillyn Boggs you’re so happy.’

arillyn Boggs — the familiar face at the admissions gate before USJ sporting events and in Middle School classrooms – retired after 40 years as a teacher.

Boggs taught at USJ for 24 years, guiding students in Upper School, third grade, seventh grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade at different times during her tenure. She also was a fixture at the school’s athletic events. She handled admissions for every home game in every sport.

“It’s been the most wonderful 24 years,” Boggs said. “It’s hard to leave a place where you’re so happy.”

Boggs and her husband, Bill, moved back to Morris, New York, and into a 200-year-old house where they once lived. “It’s like going home to your roots,” she said. Morris, in the New York countryside, is a small town with 600 residents about 180 miles northwest of New York City. She said she plans to be active in the community’s garden club and historical society, and she also wants to continue to teach as a substitute at the local school.

Boggs said she has many friends in Morris, and she was happy to return there with Bill. She will miss, she said, the many friends she made at USJ. For three months during the winter, Marillyn and Bill will retreat from the cold weather of central New York for the more moderate temperatures of Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Though her home will be in New York and South Carolina, Boggs will never completely leave USJ. She will continue to watch USJ games on her computer when they are available online. She also took part of the campus with her. At the end-of-year luncheon for teachers, Boggs’ coworkers gave her the parking sign from the stadium that announced: “Reserved for Marillyn Boggs on Game Days.” They also gave her the cash box she used for all those years.

USJ, she said, is a very special place, and she was honored to work there.

“At USJ, we have wonderful students, and the atmosphere, the faculty, the athletic program, the fine arts program — it’s the whole package. It’s just a wonderful place to teach. For me, it was a dream job.”

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Holiday Mart shoppers invited to mingle after work Friday, shop, and avoid the Saturday crowds he Holiday Mart will feature a new event this year — Jingle Belle Mingle … a Shopping Affair. On Friday, November 22, from 6 to 9 p.m., Holiday Mart shoppers are invited to mingle and shop after work Friday to avoid the Saturday crowds.

The Jingle Bell Mingle will include complimentary hors d'oeuvres and dessert. Beer, wine, and a special “Poinsettia Punch” will be available at an additional charge. Many merchants also will be offering 10 percent discounts.

Tickets for the Jingle Belle Mingle are $12 and include admission to the Mart for one additional day. They can be purchased at USJ or online at usjbruins.org/parents/holiday-mart.

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Holiday Mart highlights …

n Holiday Mart Dates & Times: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 22; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 23; and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, November 24. n Preview Party: Invitations to the November 21 event will be mailed and emailed in October. The party is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. n Admission: Tickets are $5 in advance for adults ($10 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 Shopping: Come shop with your old favorites, as well as new merchants who are sure to become your favorites. To see who is coming, check out the merchant list on the Holiday Mart page in the Parents section of the USJ website. n Events: The Jingle Belle Mingle and Tea Room lunch are Friday, November 22. High Tea with My Doll and Me has two seatings on Saturday, November 23. The Elf Workshop for small children is also on Saturday. 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!

It’s official! With Board approval, the Mothers’ Club has changed its name to Parents’ Club.

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Achievements …

(Noted achievements announced since the printing of the March 2013 school magazine)

Duke Talent Identification Program

West Tennessee Regional Science Fair

lmost two-thirds of the students in the seventh-grade class qualified for a prestigious Duke University academic program for gifted students.

USJ saw 65 percent of its seventh-grade class qualify for the 20132014 program. Qualifying students scored in the 95th percentile in at least one category of the standardized tests taken in the fall of their sixth-grade year. Students scoring a 125 or higher on the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test also qualified.

The Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) is a nonprofit organization that provides services beyond what is offered in the classroom to help academically gifted students reach their potential.

The 2013-2014 Duke TIP seventh-grade class from USJ includes Robert Allen, Ashlee Allison, Jacob Amos, Tanner Atkins, Sophia Baker, Sukhmani Boparai, Ashley Carter, Nicholas Corley, Thomas Evans, Hailey Goodwin, James Gregory, Shereen Haji, Bailey Hatchett, Brandon Hatchett, Xavier Hawkins, Evan Heller, Robert Hite, Logan Hooper, Hailey Houston, Taylor Howell, Colby Hughes, Thomas Ivy, James Jaggers, Sejal Jinturkar, Kaleigh Kwasigroh, Phoebe Larkins, Sophie Mehdian, Austin Moody, Benjamin Moore, Carson Nicola, Bailee Norris, Benjamin Northern, Katherine Patterson, Blake Peftoulidis, Jackson Powell, Garrett Reynolds, Katherine Ryan, Cade Sammons, Stephen Sammons, Madison Schaffer, Macy Scott, Sophie Stallings, Vincent Stanfill, Connor Sweo, Allie Tenpenny, Ella Terry, Quri Twitty, Michelle Ugbaja, Bailey Whitworth, Haylee Wiley, Caroline Williams, Kaitlynn Wilson, and Caroline Yakin.

even fifth graders from USJ were recognized for their projects at the West Tennessee Regional Science Fair in March. n Seth Spry won first place in the Elementary Physical Science Division and was the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Junior Award winner. n Madison Bruno won third place in the Elementary Life Science Division and was the Delta Faucet Green Award winner. n Jason Dinh and Felix Ugbaja won first place for their energy project and the Tennessee Community Development Award. n Cate Askins, Evelyn Helms, and Bentley Gray won first place in the Elementary Team Division.

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TMTA Math Contest pper School students won the first-place team award in each of the five divisions they entered at the Tennessee Math Teachers Association regional math competition last April. Joon Sung Park also went on to win place first in the state in geometry. Students placing in the top 10 in each category of the regional competition were … n Calculus and Advanced Topics: Govind Bindra, first place; John Villarreal, second; Akua Nuako, third; Cory Johnson, fourth; Col Little, sixth; and Hannah Aherrera, seventh. n Pre-Calculus: Cody Kinniburgh, second place; Kim Ballard, sixth; and Margaret Jones, eighth. n Algebra II: Aisha Suara, first; Leah Sanders, second; Hannah Russell, third; Gram Northern, fourth; and Ben Coffman, fifth. n Geometry: Joon Sung Park, first; Alan Wilms, second; Matthew Smith, third; and Madison Perchik and Austin Wilms, seventh (tie). n Algebra I: Nate Schwindt and Aditya Thota, first (tie); Loukas Georgiou, third; Gray Northern, fourth; and Seth Weiss, seventh.

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St. Jude Math-a-Thon Award ower School Guidance Counselor Laura Moore won the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Math-a-Thon Coordinator of the Year Award for guiding the USJ Lower School in collecting $66,057 — a national record for the St. Jude Math-a-Thon.

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2013 Governor’s Schools even Upper School students attended three different Governor’s Schools, a summer program for gifted and talented high school students provided by the State of Tennessee. They were … n Visual Arts: Callie Cantrell, Rebecca Cloar, Lauren Randolph, and Carlee Workman n Sciences: Zaid Baba n Emerging Technologies: Austin Wilms and Alan Wilms

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AP Scholars he College Board has recognized 32 University School of Jackson students for their outstanding performances on collegelevel Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

USJ offers 16 Advanced Placement courses. All are certified by the College Board. USJ requires students to take the AP exams in order to get AP credit on their transcripts. Those recognized by the College Board are … n National AP Scholar: Govind Bindra and Akua Nuako received this distinction granted to students in the United States who score an average of at least 4 on all AP exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. n AP Scholar with Distinction: Hannah Aherrera, Zaid Baba, Olivia Baker, Jennifer Caterina, Cory Johnson, Marisa Mariencheck, James Roland Markos, Aisha Suara, Trey Teel, Ross Thomas, and John Villarreal. These students earned an average grade of 3.5 or higher on a five-point scale on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of those exams. n AP Scholar with Honor: Kimberlee Ballard, Ben Coffman, Parker Darnall, Ally Glover, Philip Griggs, Meredith Maroney, Christophe Nabhan, and Ryan Sanderson. These students earned an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. n AP Scholars: Mattie Boyd, Darby Douglas, Rachel Grimm, Margaret Jones, Col Little, Angelica Marks, John Pierce, Jourdan Redden, Hannah Russell, Leah Sanders, and Turner Spurlin. These students completed three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher.

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2012-2013 Annual Report Dear Friends of University School of Jackson, e are delighted to recognize USJ’s donors and supporters for the 2012-2013 school year. We received gifts from several USJ community members, and those listed in this report generously answered our call for support.

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Independent schools depend on Annual Fund gifts to bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of providing a quality education. The Annual Fund at USJ helps to ensure we are delivering a rigorous curriculum in small classes taught by outstanding faculty. It also supports exceptional student activities in the arts, athletics, and character education. By giving to the Annual Fund, you are helping provide our students and faculty with outstanding resources. These resources will help our students reach their fullest potential and will help move USJ forward.

Your gift is vital in order for USJ to reach its fundraising goals for the fiscal year. It is also important because corporations, foundations, and other major donors pay attention to the level of support given to our school. This is why it is important our families, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends give what they can in order to show external sources we have a committed school community.

Your gift sends a powerful message about the difference USJ has made in your life. By making a contribution you show that you support USJ and its mission. Each gift to USJ, regardless of size, is a meaningful statement about your belief in the school.

Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence. The Operating Principles at USJ are powerful and straightforward. They guide us as we fulfill the mission of the school, which is to instill a passion for academic excellence and lifelong learning so each student will reach his or her maximum potential.

On behalf of the students, faculty, administration, and the Board of Trustees, thank you for believing in USJ. So much of what we do would not be possible without you.

By giving back, you help USJ move forward.

Sincerely,

Stuart Hirstein, Head of School

2012-2013 Budget Income

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,637,413.

Auxiliary (Buses, cafeteria, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000.

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

Gifts to Operations (Budgeted $ from Support Groups) . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,500.

Auxiliary Annual Fund Gifts to Operations

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,080,913.

Expenses Salaries & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,647,311.

Debt & Capital Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $806,548.

Operational Expenses (Utilities, maintenance, grounds, insurance) . . $820,500.

Educational Expenses (Books, classroom supplies, athletics, etc.) . . . $434,500.

Administrative Expenses (Business office, marketing, and development) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $365,000.

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,073,859.

Total Giving in 2012-2013 Giving (Annual Fund & designated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$146,658.

Restricted Giving (Special gifts & projects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,436.

Donations to Support Groups Bruins Club Super Boosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$67,850.

Fine Arts Guild Partners & Patrons of the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26,405.

Mothers’ Club Holiday Mart Sponsors & Patrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,750.

Salaries & Benefits Debt & Capital Expenses Operational Expenses Administrative Expenses

Educational Expenses

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

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2012-2013 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 Jennifer & Joseph Crenshaw Camille & Ralph Jones Mary Jane & Mike McWherter Anonymous

Legacy Society: ($2,500+) Tara & Trey Antwine Teresa & Richard Ayers Ravinder & Gurpal Bindra Mona & Jim Campbell Marnie & David Cohen Beth & W.G. Dement Lee & Todd Driver Pamela & Paul Evans Mary Ann & Chris Giampapa Fiona & Jonathan Harlan Christi & Joel Haynes B.J. & Ralph Jones Misty & James Kirkland Myra & James Krenis Taylor & David Laird Maria & Bill Mariencheck Holly & Steve Maroney Christina & Chad McGee Allison & Preston Miller Joyce Addo & Kofi Nuako Sarah & Kelly Pucek Shannon & Charles Randolph Elesha & John Reid Mitzi & Bill Richardson Lesley & Samuel Rickman Jennifer & Jason Sammons Laura & Eric Sievers Brenda & Bob Smith Jan & Patrick Teer Janet & Dale Thomas

Red & Blue Society: ($1,000+) Sylvia Bell Emma Lee Bond Central Distributors Amanda & Richard Crowley Cathy & Charlie Garrett Shannon & Robert Gilroy Beth & Doug Haltom Anita & Steve Hamilton Henson Construction Services Rebecca & Clay Lilienstern Kimberly & John Nelson Tammy & Robert Norris

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Pam & Joel Perchik Mary & Tom Reed Simmco Mfg & Contracting Gina & Todd Smith SnagMob Rita Sparks Latricia & Ben Stallings Torri & Karl Studtmann Betty Ann & John Tanner Kakky & Ray Tanner Jimmy Wallace West TN Bone & Joint Clinic, PC West Tennessee ENT Clinic, PA West Tennessee Association for Childhood Education

Shelly & Scott Phillipps Wayma & French Richards Lee & Jim Russell Chana & Alan Sallee Kathleen & Alan Sallee Helen & Michael Saridakis Charlene & Larry Shaffer Sally & Michael Smigielski Theresa & Paul Smith Angela & Nathan Spencer Kathryn & John Tucker Christi Whalley Turner Janet & Christopher Wagner Meredith & Taylor Walker

Leadership Society: ($500+)

Judy & Lynn Adkins Tina & Ricky Anderson Elizabeth & Kyle Atkins Sue Bentson Angie & Brad Box Sonia & Madhav Boyapati Janet & David Brown Sandra & Michael Burtt Laura & David Camp Pat & Don Coffey Commercial Bank & Trust Jennifer & Kenneth Edwards Connie & David Garey Sumner Glassco Greta & Daryl Griffin Mark Herron

A-1 Chemical Products Denise & Don Allen Sherri & Chris Brauss Ann Cotner Paulette & Andy Coy Sejal & Tony Ghodadra Lauri Gorbet Lynn & William Harmon Denise & Eric Homberg Tiffany & Ray Howard Shirley & Larry Jones Carolee & William Morris Ginger & John New Whitney & John Overton Bob Pate

Bruin Society: ($250+)

Why give?

“We are proud supporters of education in Tennessee, both public and private. The success of every democracy throughout human history has rested upon an educated citizenry capable of informed decisions to govern themselves. USJ, with its strong academic program, is measuring up to this standard. Athletics and, as importantly, the arts round out a complete preparation for USJ alumni to personally excel and contribute to our future as a free and strong nation. We are grateful to be part of the Bruin family.”

— Betty Ann and John Tanner

Amy & Robert Hite Connie & Eddie Hockaday Amy Howell J & H, L.P. of Jackson Ranee & Brandon Jones Rhonda & Wesley Klipfel Patricia & William Lawrence Betsy & Bradley Little Gena & Mike Mandle Mary & Peter Mascolo Denise & Dave Miller Deanie & Jackie Montieth Ruth Ann Morrison Ruth & Hisman Percival Melinda & Frank Pierce R. Jones Underground, Inc. Emily & Michael Richards Jenny & Robert Richardson Karen & Arnold Rohlwing Molly & Ryan Roy Neal Sellars Kay & Butch Shearin Letha Smith Lisa & Steve Spurlin Janet & Mike Tankersley Lisa & Randy Terry Brenda & Joseph Venable Kim & David Villarreal Elisabeth & Sam Vise Ellen & Ed Wheeler Hayley & Chris Wilkerson Susan & Sandy Winston Kathy & Bob Wood Lynn & Ed Woodside Woman’s Clinic Cindy & Mike Wright Vickie & Thomas Yancey Melissa & Matt Zerfoss

Support Partner: (<$250) Zeina Adams Amber & Jason Anderson Debra & Michael Anton Kim & Jeffrey Askins Janice & Charles Baldwin Laurie & Kelly Ballard Kelly & David Barnes Judy & Mike Baskin Cindy & Larry Bell Lisa Ann Blankinship Peter Boedeker

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A note from Emily Richards, Director of Development

ow does USJ educate students so successfully? It happens, in part, because of the dedicated faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends who contribute to the Annual Fund. This vital fund helps retain exceptional faculty, offer superb facilities, support athletics and the arts, and so much more.

My sincere thanks to each of you who contributed this past year. I would especially like to thank the faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees who reached 100 percent participation in Annual Giving. What a testimony to their commitment!

My challenge to the rest of the USJ family is to match this participation level. Because tuition does not cover the complete cost of a USJ education, we must continue to increase Annual Giving support. This assures that USJ can provide the best possible education while keeping tuition competitive with other private schools in the area.

I firmly believe in the mission of USJ to instill a passion for academic excellence and life-long learning so that students are prepared for college and the world beyond. With your financial support, USJ will remain on this path so that all students reach their highest potential. Together, we can make a difference in the life of a child.

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Marillyn & Bill Boggs Danielle Boyd Michelle & Grant Boykin Charles Bray Tommy Bridger Amy & Allen Buckley Olivia Buffington Courtney & Timothy Burnette Karlene & Mark Burton Jennifer & Jimmy Carey Traci & Trey Carney Del Carraher Rachelle & John Carraher Lisa and Robert Cates Wendi & Benny Cates Bridget & Danny Clark David Clifton Lewis Cobb Stacey & Jeff Coley Spencer & Sarah Connatser Holly & Paul Conway Betty & Kenneth Cozart Bill Crawford Nice Crockett Kathy & Keith Davis Department of Labor & Workforce Development Martha & Tom Dolinak Emily & Brian Dunn Maribeth & Brad Dyer Dian & Phillip Eddleman Hailey & Michael Eldridge Elements Salon Paige & Jody Evans Jane & Bob Ferguson Summer & Barry Ferguson Cindy & William Fisher Kathy & Richard Fite Melanie & Matt Fite Debbie & Jay Ford Flo & James Garey Patsy & Charles Garrett Phyllis & Bill Gayton Mary Neal & Tom Glass Julie & Jimmy Glosson Stacey & James Glover Gail & Scott Glover Jennifer & Kirk Goehring Christie & Scott Golden Joe Grace Tammy & Tom Grant

Linda & Rich Grimm Elizabeth & David Hailey Danice & John Haltom James Hannis Adair & Jim Hardegree Hardee, Martin, & Donahoe, P.A. Karen & David Harris Linda & Mike Hawks Carmen Hernandez Johnny Herriman Patsy & Jim Hollman Lori & Joseph Howell Beth & Buck Hudson Stephanie Hulme Kellie Inman Linda & Victor Ivy Angela Johnson Jeff Johnson Darcy Jones Carilyn & David Jordan Farzaneh Kaveh Zohreh Kazempour Terrie Kirby Rhonda & Brett Krasner Catherine & Ron Kwasigroh Kimberly & Randy Larkins Jo Ann Latimore Lisa & Steve Lea Carrie & Chris Lewis Marisa & Ray Lincer Pat Lyerly Libby & Shane Lynch Natasha & Sunny Mahajan Elizabeth & Steve Maloan Starlet & Blake Mansfield Lisa & Mickey Marley Heidi McDaniel Michelle & Jim McFarland Joan & Duncan McInnis Catherine McKnight Ann & Sam McLemore Anna & Kinny McPeake Lisa & Dana Meeson Whitney & Caleb Meriwether Michele & Tom Miller Jessica Ramer Milone Kemmie Mitzell Kim & Ricky Moody Laura & Baker Moore Karen & Jace Morganti

Marcia Moss Malea Mullins Barbara & John New Betty & Don Newman Jacque & Lawrence Nicola North Jackson Eye Care Elizabeth & Greg Orr Sarah & Dan Pate Deborah & Charles Patterson Ruth & Loren Patterson Gina & Don Pearson San & Mike Pearson Carole & Hank Perchik Jessica & David Pinkerton Robert Platt Anna Powell Jane & William Preston Michelle & Ronnie Prince Jenny & Holt Pritchett Ashley & Heath Rabun Jane Ramer Maggie & Nathan Reinhard Gail & Robert Reynolds Molly & Alan Rheney Lavada Riggins Carla & Eddie Roach Don Roe Karla & Michael Rohlwing Cori & Jason Rose Clare & James Royer Cande & Tommy Russell Carol & Phillip Ryan Jennifer & Robert Sammons Judy & Richard Sanderson Diane Sanford

Amelia & David Self Jackie & Bobby Sellers Tony & Stephanie Shutes Regina & Eric Sills Lindsey & Todd Siroky Nevella & Don Smith Tammy & Jeff Smith Dorothea Spates Kelly & Phil Stafford Marzette & Herman Stallings Darlene & David Tanner Piper & Jackie Taylor Jennifer & Jerome Teel Christie & Matt Thomson Kay & Don Thomson Matt Thomson Kimberly & Gregory Thornbury Linda Truex Leigh & Chris Turnage Shonda & Ben Vargason Mary Ellen Vaughn Sandra & David Watlington Judi & Steve Welch Ryan Wernquist Marie Wheeler Shannon & Ronald Whisenant Jennifer & John Whybrew Barbara Williams Kim & Edgar Willis Wallika & Geert Wilms Vicki & Greg Wilson Tony Winkler Cindy & Steve Wyatt Linda & Boyce Yates Shay & Gary Young

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Restricted Gifts/Honorariums Band Aleta Gordon-Brown

Bruins Club BancorpSouth Karlene & Mark Burton Central Distributors Sandi & Scott Darnall Cathy & Charlie Garrett Beth & Mark Goodwin Ann & Chris Graham Mandy & Jay Hall Anita & Steve Hamilton Hardee, Martin, & Donahoe, PA Henson Construction Services Daron & Ben Lifsey Michelle & Thad Puzdrakiewicz Mitzi & Bill Richardson Lesley & Samuel Rickman Simmco Mfg & Contracting Anne & James Smith Southern Electric & Controls Shanna & Mike Tabor Teague Transports West TN Bone & Joint Clinic, PC

Cheerleading Anonymous A-1 Chemical Products BancorpSouth Tommy Bridger David Clifton Marnie & David Cohen Commercial Bank & Trust Co. Ann Cotner Elements Salon J & H, L.P. of Jackson Krasner Pawn & Jewelry Gena & Mike Mandle North Jackson Eye Care R. Jones Underground, Inc. Latricia & Ben Stallings

Torri & Karl Studtmann West Tennessee ENT Clinic, PA Woman’s Clinic

Lower School Sylvia Bell, in memory of Betty Derryberry Lisa & Robert Cates, in memory of Mark Lashlee, Anna Suzanne Campbell, & James Tisdale Jane & Bob Ferguson, in memory of Kim Yelverton Ruth Ann Morrison, in memory of Kim Yelverton West Tennessee Association for Childhood Education, in honor of Beth Hudson

Lower School Library Amber Anderson, Ferry Kaveh, & Carmen Hernandez, in honor of Holly Britt, Sarah Smith, & Pam White Tina Anderson, in honor of Joyce Kapunan, Nikki Watlington, & Kristy Willis Elizabeth Atkins, in honor of Anne Short, Sherry Smith, Michelle & Scott Tinker, Elesha Reid, Janet Thomas, Sylvia Bell, & Leslie Scott Cindy Bell, in honor of Elesha Reid, Sarah Pucek, Torri Studtmann, & Tarsha Basham Sylvia Bell, in memory of William J. Swarins, Kim Yelverton, Pauline Anderson, Melva Wyatt, Wade Thomson, Jerome Yopp, Betty Derryberry, & James Tisdale Jenny Carey, in honor of Julia Crosby, Jennifer Hamm, Kristen Londe, & Janet Tankersley Kathy Davis, in honor of Kara Hill, Vickie Downing, & Lisa Lincer

Why give?

“We believe that USJ offered the best foundation in education for our children.

As a faculty member, I can see the commitment to excellence in our programs.

We continue to contribute to the Annual Fund because we want to be a part of the legacy of USJ and all that the school offers.”

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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.

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Hailey Eldridge & Karen Harris, in honor of Jessica Pinkerton, Heather Wilson, & Rachel Morris Paige & Jody Evans, in memory of Anna Suzanne Campbell Cindy Fisher, in honor of Betsy Akin, Marnie Cohen, & Sheila Beecham Debbie Ford, in memory of William J. Swarins, Wade Thomson, Jerome Yopp, & Melva Wyatt; & in honor of Lower School Faculty and Staff Debbie & Jay Ford, in memory of Mark Lashlee, Arnette Williams Gray, Anna Suzanne Campbell, Carol Marguerite Riegel, & James Tisdale Jim & Stacey Glover, in memory of Joyce Fisher and Linda Fisher Stacey Glover, in honor of Barbara Bryant, Anamika Sarkar, Michelle Boykin, Pam Kovalic, Sylvia Bell, Becky Baskin, Kathy Weiner, Bobbie Clark, Holly Johnson, Heidi McDaniel, Sara Kazempour, Karen Harris, Kellie Inman, Farrie Kaveh, Jenny Pritchett, Paige Evans, Amanda Cisco, Jo Ann Latimore, Carmen Hernandez, Zeina Adams, LaToya Jones, & Clare Markos Beth Hudson, in memory of James Tisdale & Carol Marguerite Riegel, & in honor of Lower School Faculty & Staff Kellie Inman, in memory of Melva Wyatt Angie Johnson, in honor of Christy McVay, Jody Bell, Kim Melton, Allison Badgett, & Sara Jane Via Kim Larkins, in honor of Jennifer Davenport, Bethany Lawrence, Paige Hays, Melissa Hutchison, Laura Sievers & Elizabeth Jerge

Lower School Faculty & Staff, in memory of Kim Yelverton Starlet Mansfield, in honor of Audrey Jones & Melissa Phillips Laura Moore, in memory of Carol Marguerite Riegel & James Tisdale Sarah Pate, in honor of Biz Smith, Lee Driver, Jayme Spencer, Jennifer Welch, Anna Smith, & Betsy Biggs Sarah Pate, Cori Rose, Angie Johnson, Jo Ann Latimore, Jennifer Sammons, Clare Markos, & LaToya Jones, in honor of Debbie Ford & Beth Hudson Jenny Pritchett, in honor of Debbie Ford, Beth Hudson, Lisa Cates, Sylvia Bell, Kay Shearin, Sue Thearp, Stacey Glover, Elizabeth Atkins, Leslie Scott, Michelle Boykin, Ranee Jones, Star Mansfield, Darlene Tanner, Laura Moore, Heidi McDaniel, Maggie Reinhard, & Adriana Thomson Maggie Reinhard & Sara Kazempour, in honor of Gari Brown, Carmen Simeon, & Missy Lynch Cori Rose, in honor of Teryn Howard, Kelly Walker, Lauren Burke, Sandy Brantley, Biz Smith, Lee Driver, Caroline Campbell, Sandi Wright, Jill Smith, & Bethany Lawrence Jennifer Sammons, in honor of Amber Smith, Beth Haltom, Jenny McKenzie, Abbie Allen, Lisa Terry, Julie Montgomery, Kim Hunley, Mary Ann Montgomery, Lindsay Siroky, Whitney Sikes, Carolyn Gwatney, Amy Dougan, Tiffany Cash, Emily Hathcock, & Sarah Shankle

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Annual Fund Memorials and Honorariums Judy & Lynn Adkins, in honor of Conner Adkins Tina & Ricky Anderson, in memory of Joyce Higgs Debbie & Michael Anton, in memory of Bill Royer Ravinder & Gurpal Bindra, in honor of Scott Phillipps Charles Bray, in memory of Kim Yelverton Pat & Don Coffey, in memory of Kim Yelverton & Jane King Ann Cotner, in memory of Mike Cotner Bill Crawford, in honor of Ally & Stanton McFarland Department of Labor & Workforce Develop., in memory of Bill Royer Martha & Tom Dolinak, in honor of Emma Lee Bond Jennifer & Kent Edwards, in honor of Jack Edwards Kathy & Richard Fite, in memory of Bill Royer Melanie & Matt Fite, in memory of Bill Royer Mary Neal & Tom Glass, in honor of Frances, Nicole, & Jack New Stacey & James Glover, in memory of Dale Fisher Christie & Scott Golden, in honor of Cori Rose & Linda Grimm

Karen & David Harris, in memory of Kim Yelverton Rhonda & Wesley Klipfel, in memory of James Tisdale Catherine & Ron Kwasigroh, in honor of Sydney & Kaleigh Kwasigroh Pat Lyerly, in honor of Caroline Virginia Williams Joan & Duncan McInnis, in memory of Mark Lashlee Barbara & John New, in honor of Frances, Nicole, & Jack New Jacque & Lawrence Nicola, in honor of Lauren & Carson Nicola Sarah & Dan Pate, in honor of room mothers Jayme Spencer, Betsy Biggs, & Ann Smith Ruth & Loren Patterson, in honor of Renee Bearb Carole & Hank Perchik, in honor of Jordan & Madison Perchik Jane & William Preston, in honor of Anderson & Abigail Preston Michelle & Ronnie Prince, in memory of Kim Yelverton Shannon & Charles Randolph, in memory of Mark Lashlee Jenny & Robert Richardson, in honor of Clark, James, & Lilly Mitchell Lavada Riggins, in honor of Linsey Riggins

Why give?

“I just know my children were more than prepared. My daughter was an average student at USJ, but is tutoring other students in college. My son scored extremely well on the ASVAB (aptitude test taken by U.S. military recruits) when he joined the Army. He’s now at Fort Bragg getting ready for the Special Forces selection process, and he told me that USJ is what got him where he is.”

— Malea Mullins, Upper School Teacher and Alumni Parent Karen & Arnold Rohlwing, in honor of Kayla & Seth Rohlwing Diane Sanford, in honor of Brittain & Gracen Rainey Neal Sellars, in honor of Cade, Cole, & Curt Sammons Charlene & Larry Shaffer, in honor of Bryson Shaffer Kay & Walton Shearin, in memory of Jerome Yopp, Opal Luster, William Swarins, Jane King, & Robert Currey Nevella & Don Smith, in honor of Jessi Smith Marzette & Herman Stallings, in honor of Caroline & Sophie Stallings

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Kay Shearin, in honor of Debbie Ford, Beth Hudson, Sylvia Bell, Lisa Cates, & Laura Moore Darlene Tanner, in honor of T.J. Head, Holly Potts, Peggy Mileham, Tara Altay, & Kelly & Nicholaus Wiggins Linda Yates, in honor of Tammie O’Neal, Jennifer Sammons, & Leigh Ann Conder

Prayer Garden Jean & Steve Coffman, in memory of Kim Yelverton Emily & Brian Dunn, in memory of Kim Yelverton Kathy & Richard Fite, in memory of Kim Yelverton Lower School Faculty & Staff, in memory of Kim Yelverton Jennifer & Jerome Teel, in memory of Kim Yelverton

Technology Lesley & Samuel Rickman

Upper School Ravinder & Gurpal Bindra, in honor of Scott Phillipps Anonymous, 2013 Project Graduation

Upper School Library Ann & Sam McLemore, in memory of Mark Lashlee Kim & David Villarreal, in memory of Suzanne Middleton Beth & Sam Vise

Walkway Bricks Tara & Trey Antwine, in honor of Brooks Antwine Joe Grace, in memory of Kim Yelverton

Camille & Ralph Jones, in honor of Margaret Jones Zohreh Kazempour, in memory of Kamy Kazempour & in honor of Keyon Kazempour Penny & Shannon Mayhall, in honor of Lee Mayhall Deborah & Charles Patterson, in honor of John Richard, Jay Michael, & Joseph Patterson Elesha & John Reid, in honor of Lower School Faculty & Staff & the 2012-2013 Mothers’ Club Board Dana & Tom Talkington, in honor of Marshall Talkington & in memory of Tommy Talkington Kim & David Villarreal, in memory of Suzanne Middleton & in honor of John Villarreal

Kakky & Ray U. Tanner, in honor of Margaret & William Jones Jennifer & Jerome Teel, in honor of Trey & Matthew Teel Kay & Don Thomson, in honor of Tom Grant Christie & Matt Thomson, in memory of Bill Royer Leigh & Chris Turnage, in honor of Kay Shearin Jimmy Wallace, in honor of Blair, Ellen, & Wallace Driver Ellen & Ed Wheeler, in honor of Debbie Ford Marie Wheeler, in honor of Abby Wheeler Barbara Williams, in memory of Bill Royer Kathy & Bob Wood, in memory of Kim Yelverton & Bill Royer

Miscellaneous Gifts In-Kind Gifts Ginka Studio Jackson National Golf Club Garrett Plumbing & Heating Co. Reed & Associates, Inc. ST Designs, Michelle & Scott Tinker Teague Transports, LLC Carilyn Jordan Photography Signs First

Matching Gift Companies Eli Lilly First Tennessee Foundation Bank of America Foundation Regions

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Bruins Club

Income

he Bruins Club supports the athletic programs at USJ through volunteer support and financial assistance. Our purpose is to provide supplemental funding not covered by the general budget. The Bruins Club generates funds through the annual Super Booster campaign, 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. Join us at our regular meetings, which are at 5:15 p.m. the first Monday of each month, usually in the Upper School library.

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Super Boosters BancorpSouth Coyote Blues First Bank Garrett Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Golden Circle Auto Group Rainey • Kizer • Reviere & Bell, PLC Smith’s Floor Covering & Interior Design Southern Electric & Controls West Tennessee ENT Clinic, PA West Tennessee Pediatric Dental Group Legacy Society Members (See list, page 21.)

Carol & Brad Adkins Judy & Lynn Adkins Denise & Don Allen Amber & Jason Anderson Rhonda Aristorenas Shannon Arnold Tammy & Eric Arnold Debbie & Keith Atkins Elizabeth & Kyle Atkins Pearl & Harold Banks Vickie & Ronald Barker David Barksdale Kelly & David Barnes Maelene & Bill Barnes Shelly & Spencer Barnes Tarsha & Kevin Basham Judy & Mike Baskin LaCheryl Bass Shelia & Allen Beecham Sylvia Bell Paige & Brent Bledsoe Marillyn & Bill Boggs Patricia & Michael Booher Sandra Boxell Jeff Boyd

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Suzanne Boyd Tammy & Julius Boyd Michelle & Grant Boykin Sherri & Chris Brauss Derrick Britt Janet & David Brown Paula Brownyard Joan & Jack Brummett Lesley & Jason Buchanan Courtney & Timothy Burnette Barbara & Thomas Callery Polly & Lynn Callis Carrie Brown & Nick Campbell Vickie & Timothy Campbell Stephanie & Richard Cape Jennifer & Jimmy Carey Clay Carlock Lou Anne Carlock Traci & Trey Carney Cynthia & Larry Carruth Tiffany & Russ Cash Frances & Bobby Cates Kathy & Jason Caudle Sarah & Lloyd Champagne April & Frank Christie Bridget & Danny Clark John Clarke Russell T. Clarkson David Clifton Kristie Clifton Lewis Cobb Pat & Don Coffey Georganna & Rick Coleman Najanna & Wenton Coleman Stacey & Jeff Coley Collene Commage Amy Cotner Ann Cotner Paulette & Andy Coy Jenny & Ruffin Craig

Super Booster Concessions Program Sales Signs Kroger Banquets Other

$67,850. $46,645. $12,230. $13,200. $11,601. $16,795. $7,258.

Total Income

$175,579.

Expenses USJ General Fund Super Booster Concessions Repairs & Field Maintenance USJ Sports Programs Banquets & Awards Back to School Bash Provision for Plant Replacement, Renewal, Special Maintenance Other

$26,240. $8,002. $43,350. $18,960. $29,075. $9,720. $11,964. $3,493.

Jennifer & David Craig Joni & Jim Craig Jennifer & Joseph Crenshaw $10,000.

Amanda & Richard $10,222.

Crowley Total Expenses $171,026.

Kay & Christian Culbreath Kim & Jeff Cupples Sandi & Scott Darnall Beverly & Sam Hall Jennifer & Timothy Davenport Lisa & Bill Hall Kathy & Keith Davis Mandy & Jay Hall Lee & Brian Davis Beth & Doug Haltom Melanie & Dewitt Day Vicki & Jere Hammond Laurie & Larry Denbrock Mary Claire Hancock Amy & Brian Dougan Jeri & Clinton Harbin Lolly & Stephen Eldridge Adair & Jim Hardegree Florence & Bob Elliott Carol & Chuck Hardin Ginger & Adam English Pam & Ricky Harrison Lisa & Morris English Kim & Keith Hatchett Tabatha & Donald Eubank Mark Hawks Paige & Jody Evans Kristina & Nathan Hayes Lois & Charles Ewoh Terri & Andrew Head Dot & Clifton Exum Gaye Hensley Sherry & Tom Fendley Paul Hensley Julie & Chris Fleming Tracey Hensley Debbie & Jay Ford Connie & Eddie Hockaday Maria & Clay Fuller Denise & Eric Homberg Connie & David Garey Kathy & Steve Horn Kim & Robert Garland Teryn & Ben Howard Paige & Brad Garner Tiffany & Ray Howard Laura & William Giles Beth & Buck Hudson Lesa & Craig Glassman LaDawn & Walter Hudson Carrie & Ray Goehring Marigene & Matthew Hughes Jennifer & Kirk Goehring Marla & Chuck Hughes Ann & Kyle Goethals Stephanie Hulme Christie & Scott Golden Kimberly & Kevin Hunley Judy & Bob Graning Melissa & Jason Hutchison Amanda & Tony Gregory Missy & Tim Ivy Martha & John Griffin Jill & Albert Jackson Tammy & Scott Guymon Continued next page …

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Legacy Society SJ promotes unity in giving in the school community through the Legacy Society. Through a $2,500 or greater donation to the Annual Fund, Legacy Society members play an integral role in promoting a cohesive fundraising partnership.

Besides supporting the Annual Fund, Legacy Society members automatically become a Super Booster, a Silver Level Fine Arts sponsor, and a Holiday Mart patron. For more information or to join the Legacy Society, contact the Development Department.

Legacy Society Members Tara & Trey Antwine Teresa & Richard Ayers Ravinder & Gurpal Bindra Mona & Jim Campbell Marnie & David Cohen Jennifer & Joseph Crenshaw Beth & W.G. Dement Lee & Todd Driver Pamela & Paul Evans Mary Ann & Chris Giampapa Fiona & Jonathan Harlan

Christi & Joel Haynes B.J. & Ralph Jones Camille & Ralph Jones Misty & James Kirkland Myra & James Krenis Taylor & David Laird Maria & Bill Mariencheck Holly & Steve Maroney Christina & Chad McGee Mary Jane & Mike McWherter Allison & Preston Miller

Joyce Addo & Kofi Nuako Sarah & Kelly Pucek Shannon & Charles Randolph Elesha & John Reid Mitzi & Bill Richardson Lesley & Samuel Rickman Jennifer & Jason Sammons Laura & Eric Sievers Brenda & Bob Smith Jan & Patrick Teer Janet & Dale Thomas

Why give?

“We choose to give to the Annual Fund because USJ is a place that we believe in, and we can see not only our gift, but everyone else’s gift at work. It’s important to us, and we really believe in the school. I don’t think you could find a stronger school in the area academically. But it’s not just academics. USJ excels in areas such as athletics and fine arts as well. It’s a great place to get a very well-rounded education.”

— Lee Driver, Parent

Super Boosters, continued …

Dana & Steven Jett Harold Johnson Wendi & Terry Johnson Ranee & Brandon Jones Shannon & Travis Jones Bobby Joyner Anna & Cody Kail Michele & Joe Kaveh Carmeda & Joey Keen Sherri & Kurt Kilburn Erica & Curt King Rhonda & Brett Krasner Catherine & Ron Kwasigroh Jan & Christopher Lambert Kimberly & Randy Larkins Bethany & Peter Lawrence Patricia & William Lawrence Carrie & Chris Lewis Rebecca & Clay Lilienstern Betsy & Bradley Little Kristen & Alex Londe Lisa & Mickey Marley Pamela Martin Sallie & Jerry Martin Mary & Peter Mascolo Dianne & Rick Matheny Melissa & Ray Mathis Penny & Shannon Mayhall

Wanda & Charles McCall Patricia & John McCaw Michelle & Jim McFarland Peggy & Roger Mileham Heather & Mark Miller Michele & Tom Miller Amy & Gregg Mitchell Betty & Bob Moore Darla & Daniel Moore David Moore Kent Moore Carolee & William Morris Joanna & Gregory Morris Rachel & Brent Morris Dolores & Johnny Mullens Mona & Said Nabhan Kimberly & John Nelson Suzanne Nelson Debbie & Harold Nerren Ginger & John New Betty & Don Newman Mary Newman Mary Alice & Burruss Nichols Kimberly & Danny Nolen Kelle & Mark Northern Tammi & Will O’Neal Elizabeth & Greg Orr Cindy & Sam Overton

Whitney & John Overton Jon Mark Patey Deborah & Charles Patterson Rachel & Robert Payne Gina & Don Pearson Pam & Joel Perchik Shelly & Scott Phillipps Mary Pierce Melinda & Frank Pierce Jessica & David Pinkerton Lisa & Steve Pitcairn Rachel Powell Kim & Jim Priddy Ashley & John Rabun Tracy & Benjamin Rasbach

Kristen & A.J. Reed Keesha Reid Emily & Michael Richards Melinda Richardson Laura & Ken Riddell Lisa & Kenny Rogers Kati & Ray Rohdy Carol Ann & Gary Rolison Cynthia & James Ross Kim & Don Ross Molly & Ryan Roy Nell Rushing Chana & Alan Sallee Deirdre Sallee Kathleen & Alan Sallee Larry & Joyce Sanders

Jennifer & Robert Seals Michelle & Adrew Sellers Shawn & Brian Sellers Heather & Tommy Shaffer Sarah & Chad Shankle Kelly & Danny Sheffield Regina & Eric Sills Kim & Hunter Simmons Sally & Michael Smigielski Anne & Adam Smith Dorsetta & Henry Smith Gina & Todd Smith Jane & Brown Smith Kelly & Mark Smith Maida Smith

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Alumni Association Alexander Thompson Arnold, PLLC Central Distributors Matthew Farris Garrett Plumbing and Heating Co. Christi & Joel Haynes Henson Construction Services, Inc. Jones Companies, LTD Jones Fiber Products, Inc.

King Tire Krasner Pawn & Jewelry Mam’selle Elesha & John Reid Jessica Salonus Torri & Karl Studtmann Tripp Tucker Williams Steel

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Arts Guild

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he Arts Guild supports USJ’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 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 a Corporate Partner.

Corporate Partners & Patrons of the Arts Platinum Partners Bancorp South Dermatology Clinic of Jackson: Dr. Patrick & Jan Teer The Evans Clinic: Drs. Paul & Pam Evans, Drs. John & Nancy Caterina, Dr. Jerry Atkins First South Bank & First South Insurance Krasner Pawn & Jewelry Plastic Surgery Center: Dr. & Mrs. Marshall Yellen Printco Business Forms West Tennessee ENT: Dr. Karl E. Studtmann

Gold Partners Allison Insurance: Suzanne & Chris Allison Angela & Mike Badgett Mike Baskin Besso’s: Drs. Carey Frix & Nicole Jennings

Dermatology Associates, LLC: Patricia & Mike Booher FMY Orthodontics, P.C. Amy & Dr. Paul Koerner Sarah & Kelly Pucek Purcell, Sellers & Craig, Inc. Teel & Maroney, PLC Wade Norris Logging Kathy & Ron Weiner

Silver Partners Elizabeth & Kyle Atkins Tarsha & Kevin Basham Kay & Christian Culbreath Laurie & Larry Denbrock Shannon & Robert Gilroy Julie & Jimmy Glosson Lisa A. Houston Hunley Resources Katherine & Ron Kwasigroh Heather & Mark Miller Robin & Nick Nicola Tammi & Will O’Neal Susan & Franklin Paris

Paula & Georgios Peftoulidis Michelle & Andrew Sellers Southern Electric & Controls, LLC Melissa & David Spry Watlington Brothers: Jeff & Nikki Watlington West TN Bone & Joint Clinic, PC: Dr. Adam & Biz Smith Melissa & Matt Zerfoss

Patrons of the Arts Legacy Society Members (See list, page 21.)

Amber & Jason Anderson Karlene & Mark Burton Sandy & Mike Burtt Lisa & Morris English Debbie & Jay Ford Allison & Jerry Jones Rebecca & Clay Lillienstern Libby & Shane Lynch Denise & David Miller Mona & Said Nabhan

MS & US Chorus MS & US Plays Corporate Partners & Patrons of the Arts Mothers Club Miscellaneous

$8,572. $24,640. $ 26,405. $15,229. $2,475.

Total Income:

$77,321.

Expenses: Advertising AG Wish List Conferences & Professional Development Arts Guild Banquet Arts Guild Awards Art Supplies Music Supplies Drama Supplies Music Dues & Subscriptions Contracted Services General Supplies Miscellaneous Choral General

Total Expenses

$5,500. $1,558. $928. $667. $947. $2,094. $20,590. $32,689. $518. $3,380. $5,942. $497. ($5,010.)

$70,300.

Shelly & Scott Phillipps Lee & Jim Russell Kathleen & Alan Sallee Kim & Hunter Simmons Lisa & Steve Spurlin Mary Ann & Lowell Stonecipher Stephanie & Scott Stonecipher Cheryl & Scott Tabor Kim & David Villarreal Cynthia & Henry West Kristy & Bill Willis

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Ruth Ann & Jerry Smith Theresa & Paul Smith Glenda & Terry Smoot Angela & Nathan Spencer Jayme & Justin Spencer Vicki & Don Spencer Lisa & Steve Spurlin Latricia & Ben Stallings Jennifer & David Steele

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Susan & Bob Stephenson Stephanie & Scott Stonecipher Margaret Ann & Steve Strope Linda & Jim Swope Cheryl & Scott Tabor Janet Lynn & Mike Tankersley

Kakky & Ray Tanner Beth & Jack Taylor Jerrie & Michael Taylor Piper & Jackie Taylor Cyd & David Teague Jennifer & Jerome Teel Nona & Carl Teel Lisa & Randy Terry Christie & Matt Thomson

Linda & Bill Timbes Michelle & Scott Tinker Jo & Warren Tinker Anneva & James Tisdale Jayne Tribble Betty & James Upchurch Amy & Bas van Buuren Sara Jane & Ruste Via Jane & Fred Vinson Elisabeth & Sam Vise Anne & Billy Walker Kelley & Jack Walker Meredith & Taylor Walker Jimmy Wallace

Sabrina Wallace Nikki & Jeff Watlington Cynthia & Henry West Jennifer & John Whybrew Hayley & Chris Wilkerson Mary & Franklin Williams Kim & Edgar Willis Kristy & William Willis Cindy & Mike Wright Georgia & Melvin Wright Vickie & Thomas Yancey Candace & Alan Yates Angela & Kevin Youngberg Melissa & Matt Zerfoss

Mothers’ Club

Income

he USJ Mothers’ Club is an organization for all USJ parents. We provide volunteer and financial support to the school in many ways. Our two fundraisers this past school year were 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 for making Mothers’ Club a success!

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

Special Events Sponsors ($3,000) FMY Orthodontics JMS Russell Metals Corp.

West TN Bone & Joint Clinic, PC

Special Events In-Kind Den-Ray Sign Co., Inc. Gena Mandle Catering VIP Magazine

Platinum Sponsors ($1,500) Jackson Surgical Associates, PA Pratt Industries Regional Hospital of Jackson Springer Medical Associates The Wallace-Harris Company

Platinum Sponsors In-Kind At Home Tennessee

Gold Sponsors ($1,000) Mona & Jim Campbell Dermatology Associates First South Bank Horne LLP Jackson Clinic OB/GYN: Dr. Lolly Eldridge; Dr. Steve Hammond; Dr. Frank Pierce; & Amy White, WHNP

King Tire Company Leaders Credit Union Printco Business Forms & Ad Specialty Woman’s Clinic

Gold Sponsors In-Kind City News Coffmans Inc. Forever Communications Ingram Outdoor Advertising: Matt Ingram Thomas Media, Inc. Women’s Journal

Silver Sponsors ($500) Alexander Thompson Arnold, PLLC The Children’s Clinic Commercial Bank & Trust Co. Michelle & Dennis Dean Dermatology Clinic of Jackson First State Bank Kathy & Richard Fite Garrett Plumbing & Heating Co. Henson Construction Services, Inc. Home Medical Products, Inc. Jackson Urological Assoc., PC: John B. Carraher, MD; Raymond C. Howard, MD; & Peter G. Lawrence, MD Krasner Pawn & Jewelry

Why give?

“I know the annual fund helps pay for teachers’ salaries, and I just want to make sure they get a decent salary so we can keep good teachers. Two of my children graduated from USJ and both got a full scholarship to the college of their choice. It’s worth it because they get an excellent education. There’s just no comparison.”

— Kim Villarreal, Parent

Debbie & James Newman Mark Powell Enterprises Rainey • Kizer • Reviere & Bell, PLC Southern Electric & Controls Thompson & Smith, LLC

Silver Sponsors In-Kind Central Distributors Coyote Blues Heavenly Ham New Wave Electronics The Uniform Source: James & Kim Robinson

Holiday Mart Wee Exchange Interest

$205,811. $120,059. $420.

Total Income

$326,290.

Expenses Wee Exchange Technology Fund Holiday Mart Annual Giving Wee Exchange Proceeds to USJ Fine Arts Guild General Expenses Debt Retirement Christmas Faculty Gifts Back-to-School Teacher Gifts School Special Events Library Teacher Appreciation Week Wee Exchange Sophomore Class Wee Exchange Freshman Class Boys/Girls State Printing/Copying Senior Awards Wee Exchange Proceeds to Band

Total Expenses

Bronze Sponsors ($300) Allison Insurance Group The Bank of Jackson Sandra Boxell, MD Cape Surgery Center, LLC Paulette & Andy Coy Dr. & Mrs. John Crowder Delta Designs Jewelry Dental Associates, Inc.: Dr. & Mrs. Trey Carney Dermatology & Skin Cancer Consultants Elements Salon & Spa Connie & David Garey Golden Circle Auto Group: Jackson, Bolivar, Lexington Golds Gym of Jackson Greg Hooper Logging, LLC Amy & Gregg Mitchell Oral Surgery Associates of West TN: Dr. Sam Rickman & Dr. Jason Sammons Peggy Graves Team, LLC The Plastic Surgery Clinic of Jackson: Dr. & Mrs. Marshall Yellen R. Jones Underground, Inc. Smith Floor Covering & Interior Design: Gail & Robert Reynolds

$79,382. $70,000. $53,706. $20,000. $20,093. $15,229. $13,863. $12,000. $9,500. $9,000. $6,415. $6,000. $2,145. $2,024. $1,869. $1,850. $1,000. $1,150. $212.

$325,438.

Dr. & Mrs. Ben Stallings Dr. & Mrs. Karl Studtmann Teel & Maroney, PLC Vaughan Associates Architects, Inc.

Bronze Sponsors In-Kind Butts Foods Chili’s Grace Broadcasting Parker Uniforms The Pig House WNWS/News Talk 101.5

Patrons Legacy Society Members (See list, page 21.)

Pat & Don Coffee Amanda & Richard Crowley Lisa & Morris English Debbie & Jay Ford Shannon & Robert Gilroy Anne & Kyle Goethals Rita & Larry Hooper LaDawn & Walter Hudson Darla & Daniel Moore Pam & Joel Perchik Jessica & David Pinkerton Kim & James Robinson Lee & Jim Russell Lisa & Steve Spurlin

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Graduate produces Hollywood films enjamin Epps — USJ Class of 1996 — began the year with the release of his first feature film and is finishing the year developing an innovative documentary about dance. He’s been busy.

Family Weekend opened to theater audiences in March. It’s a comedy directed by Benjamin with a cast headlined by Kristin Chenoweth — known as the originator of Glinda in the musical Wicked — and Matthew Modine, who starred in Full Metal Jacket and The Dark Benjamin Epps, far right, above, films a scene from “Revolve on Camera,” a docKnight Rises. The film also stars Oscar-winner Shirley Jones; Olesya Rulin from High School Musical; Joey King umentary about a dance company and his current project. film’s success. Now he’s on to his next project: Revolve on Camera. from Oz the Great and Powerful; and Eddie Hassell from 2012.

“We knew we wanted to make something that would be marketable,” Benjamin said. “Ultimately, you’re selling the actors.”

The dance documentary Revolve on Camera is an artistic and cinematic approach to a documentary about the Revolve Dance Company in Houston The making of a Hollywood film whose students have become a national powerhouse in dance The Family Weekend journey began in 2008 when Benjamin competitions. Benjamin is filming the contemporary dancers and his friends from Duke University, his alma mater, began music-video-style in different locations across the country. searching for a script. Although it was his first feature film, Ben“It’s a completely different thing,” he said. “It’s more of a culjamin wasn’t new to Hollywood. He worked with Mel Gibson in tural project than a business-type project.”

2002’s We Were Soldiers, and he directed a dozen short films and It also is a labor of love. He’s making Revolve on Camera with assumed various production roles in a handful of other projects. his wife, Heather, who produced dance competitions for a living “We decided it was time we should make a movie,” he said.

Benjamin read the script for the first time in March 2009 while for many years until recently shifting her full focus to producing movies. They’ve been working on the film, on and off, for the last in the process of evaluating more than 100 scripts to find the best three years. match. They purchased the script in December.

The pair recently turned to Kickstarter — a fundraising webIn 2010, they cast the movie. In January and February of 2011, site that leverages social media and allows anyone to contribute to they filmed it in the middle of winter in Detroit. a project. Shortly after they launched their Kickstarter campaign, Benjamin’s team spent the next nine to 12 months editing the they reached their initial goal of $30,000, which was enough to film and another six or seven months finishing the film, which instart filming but not enough to finish the documentary. volved adding sound, the score, special effects, color correction, Benjamin and Heather will continue their fundraising efforts and recorded dialog. During this time, Benjamin said they were as production on the movie continues. To find out more, search also selling the movie. In October 2012, they found a distributor.

Kickstarter.com for Revolve on Camera and to contribute, email Making a movie is a gamble, and every movie is its own busiBenjamin at donations@gothicsouth.com. ness that seeks to turn a profit, Benjamin said. Some films flop.

They plan to film seven to 10 dance pieces as stand-alone And some films, despite significant investment, never even get videos in addition to the documentary that ties them all together. made. “Every movie is a whole new battle,” he said.

“We’re creating a performance music-video compilation of these Benjamin knew they’d be able to actually finish the film and cool dance pieces,” Benjamin said. have a good chance at finding a distributor and making their He expects to be able to release the feature-length film by the money back when Chenoweth agreed to join the cast. “That was summer of 2015, after the individual dance films are released. really the tipping point.”

Family Weekend, a heartwarming tale of a 16-year-old’s plot to The Class of 1996 hold her parents hostage and restore order in her home after her Benjamin was USJ’s valedictorian in 1996. He excelled in every entire family misses her jump-rope competition, is available on subject. He said USJ provided him with an opportunity to learn DVD and digital download. Benjamin said he’s happy with the

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Alumni updates 1990-1999 n Matt Thomson, Class of 1996, has

been appointed counsel to the international law firm of Hogan Lovells US LLP in Washington, D.C. Matt, who has been with the firm since 2006, practices law in the areas of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and securities regulation, representing a range of national and international companies. Matt and his wife, Kit, live in Washington, D.C., where they are active in the local community. n Harrison Truex, Class of 1996, and his wife, Katie, welcomed their first child, Harrison Webb (Harry), on July 2. Harrison graduated from Union University in Harry Truex with his dad.

2000. He is a commercial real estate broker in Nashville. n Will Seward, Class of 1997, married Jessica Erin Barker June 1 at First Baptist Church in Humboldt. Will is completing an associate of arts degree from Jackson State Community College. Jessica, a 2006 Humboldt High School graduate, has a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University and a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.

2000-2009 n Kyle Smith, Class of 2001, was named head coach of the Cumberland University men’s soccer team in Lebanon, Tennessee. Kyle, who played soccer at USJ, graduated from Lambuth University with a bachelor’s degree in health and human per-

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formance. He earned a master’s degree in teaching with an emphasis in exercise science from Hastings College in Nebraska.

He served as an assistant coach at Lambuth, Hastings, and Drake University before joining Cumberland in May. n Shayla Reaves, Class of 2002, won an Emmy award from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences for excellence in the television broadcast industry. She was nominated for her coverage of a freight train derailment and explosion near Columbus, Ohio. Shayla, a general assignment reporter for WBNS-TV, graduated Northwestern University in 2006. n Lauren Bell Hayes, Class of 2004, graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and is the administrative manager for the Toot’s restaurant chain. She and her husband, Nick, are expecting their first child in December. n Carmen Timbes, Class of 2004, married Christopher Carroll on April 13 at Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson.

Carmen completed pre-nursing coursework at the University of Mississippi and earned a nursing degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

She received a master’s degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2011 and is a pediatric nurse practitioner in Jackson.

Christopher is a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Creswell Realty in Milan.

from Graduate produces films Continued previous page … about and participate in many different activities, including athletics and the performing arts.

“As a college-prep school, we were focused on academics. But I didn’t know that a USJ musical would have such a direct correlation to what I’m doing now.”

USJ provides a great environment for success with tremendous support from teachers where you feel like you can achieve anything if you are passionate and work hard, he said. “They tell you this is going to be hard, but you can learn it, and you can do it, and we’re going to help you get there. We knew achievement was something to be admired and respected.”

n Jared Bell, Class of 2006, graduated from Louisiana State University in 2011 and works as an engineer for Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia. n William Hutchinson, Class of 2007, married Kristen Burnette on June 1 in Oxford, Mississippi. William received a bachelor’s of business administration degree in risk finance from the University of Mississippi in 2011. He is a financial advisor at Memphis Mid-South Financial Group. Kristen is an audit associate at KPMG, LLC in Memphis. n Kara Powell, Class of 2007, married Barrett Roudabush on June 22 in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Kara earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Mississippi State University in 2011, graduating cum laude. She is a teacher in the Williamson County School System. Barrett works with Frazier and Deeter, a public accounting firm in Nashville. n James Barnes, Class of 2008, graduated from Auburn University in August with a bachelor’s degree in building science and construction. He studied abroad in China and Europe for six weeks during his 2013 spring semester. n Ben Wilson, Class of 2008, married Juliana Robbins on June 15 in Jackson.

Ben, a 2012 graduate of Union University, is a lab manager at Vitro Minerals. He plans to continue his education in fall 2014 at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Juliana works in public relations and social media marketing with DCA/DCPR. They live in Jackson. n Rebecca Bell, Class of 2009, graduated from Union University summa cum laude. She teaches second grade at Trenton Elementary.

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Alumni updates, continued … as an associate accessories designer. She also interned in New York for Tory Burch and Elizabeth and James. Sara, who is majoring in fashion design with a focus in accessory design, will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in May 2014. n Clay Harbin, Class of 2010, married Lyndsay Beth Long June 8 at First Baptist Church in Union City. Clay is majoring in political science with a minor in legal studies at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He is a member of the UTM Golf Team and the Student Athlete Advisory Council. Lyndsay Beth is a health and human performance major at UTM. n Elizabeth Breeden, Class of 2011, will marry Brock Sain, a 2005 graduate of Bolivar Central, in December. Elizabeth is pursuing a broadcast journalism degree with an emphasis in marketing at the University of Memphis. Brock

has a degree in forensic chemistry from the University of Mississippi. He works for the state of Tennessee. The couple will live in Cordova. n Carrie Cobb, Class of 2012, won the Rhodes Institute for Regional Studies Fellowship for the summer of 2012. Carrie made the Dean’s List both semesters of her freshman year (with a 4.0 the second semester). She’s also activities chairman for Delta Delta Delta and a Kinney Site coordinator for Adopt-a-Friend at Snowden Elementary. n Elizabeth Joyner, Class of 2012, received a 2013 UFIRST Scholarship from the Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types. Elizabeth has ichthyosis vulgaris, a rare, genetic skin disorder. Elizabeth is attending Union University and plans to teach elementary school when she graduates.

Alumni Scholarship winner ames Roland Markos, Class of 2013, won the USJ Alumni Scholarship, which is applied as a $1,000 grant toward the first year’s tuition and books at a four-year college or university. He was selected to the Lott Institute at the University of Mississippi and is double majoring in biological sciences and public policy leadership.

The USJ Alumni Association’s major fundraiser for the scholarship is Homecoming weekend, which includes a golf tournament and ladies’ James Roland luncheon. Through the scholarship, Markos the Alumni Association wishes to recognize a student for pursuing higher education with the same spirit and enthusiasm with which he or she sought an education at USJ. Selection criteria include grades, test scores, ability, and work ethic in the classroom.

James Roland was USJ’s senior class secretary, president of Mu Alpha Theta, vice president of National English Honor Society, secretary of Spanish National Honor Society, and treasurer of the Science National Honor Society. He also won the 2013 state tennis doubles championship with his brother, George, now a USJ sophomore.

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Working with Pat Summitt ‘a life-changing experience’ shley Smith, USJ Class of 2009, landed an internship planning championships for the NCAA after a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with basketball legend Pat Summitt.

Smith earned her bachelor’s degree in May from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she served as a student manager for the Lady Volunteers basketball program. That’s where she met Coach Summitt.

“It was an awesome experience, a lifechanging experience,” Ashley said. “She demanded nothing but the best from her staff and also her players, and I think that taught me a lot.”

Summitt retired in 2012 after announcing that she had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She finished her 38-year college career with eight national championships and 1,098 wins – more than any basketball coach in NCAA history.

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At right, Pat Summitt and Ashley Smith

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Holly Warlick took over as head coach for the 2012-2013 season, and Ashley became the only manager in program history to work during both the Summitt and Warlick eras.

Ashley was the team’s head student manager, a position that was created for her. She distributed team apparel and equipment for practices and games, designed recruiting packets and brochures, and scheduled public tours of the athletic facilities.

Today, Smith works in the NCAA’s Championships and Alliances Department

and helps plan and execute title games and tournaments in the premier collegiate athletic league. The NCAA organizes 89 different championships each year in its three divisions, including basketball’s Final Four and the College World Series.

Smith and 25 other college students were chosen from a field of more than 1,000 applicants for the year-long internship, which began in June.

Smith has a degree in marketing with an entrepreneurship collateral. She plans to have a career in sports event management when she completes her internship.

Her success in college has positioned her to hit the ground running in the career of her choice.

She credits USJ and the encouragement she received from teachers for preparing her for success in college. “I think we have some of the best and brightest teachers. It helped me not only transition, but excel in college.”

The Class of 2013 heads off to college n Conner Adkins, Univ. of Miss.

n Jackson Cain, UT Knoxville

arvard. Lipscomb. UT Knoxville. Alabama. Union. Mizzou. Rhodes. Belmont. Ole Miss.

Mississippi State. Sewanee. SMU. Samford. Auburn. Colorado …

The 88 members of USJ’s Class of 2013 are attending colleges across the country.

Many students received academic, leadership, fine arts, and athletic scholarships.

The College Board selected three students for National Merit honors; one of which was a National Merit finalist. Twenty members of the class were named AP Scholars for scores they received on their Advanced Placement tests. The top 20 percent in the class had an average ACT score of 30.5; the class average ACT score was 26.4.

Top graduates are Akua Nuako, Valedictorian; John Villarreal, Salutatorian; and Hannah Aherrera, Essayist.

n Catherine Christie, Auburn Univ.

n Cory Johnson, Union Univ.

n Hannah Aherrera, Saint Louis Univ.

n Hunter Anthony, Tennessee Wesleyan n Brooks Antwine, UT Knoxville n Andrea Arreaza, UT Knoxville n Olivia Baker, Belmont Univ.

n Kimberlee Ballard, UT Knoxville n Selena Bright, Univ. of Memphis n Kelly Bryan, UT Knoxville

n Tyler Buckley, UT Knoxville

n Rachel Butler, Freed-Hardeman n Trace Carlock, Univ. of Miss. n Kyle Clifton, UT Knoxville

n Katherine Cloar, Univ. of Colorado n Brandon Conaway, Union Univ. n Parker Darnall, UT Knoxville

n Darby Douglas, UT Knoxville n Eliza Edwards, UT Knoxville

n Donovan Eubank, Martin Methodist n Peyton Fendley, Univ. of Mississippi

n La’Ciera Ford-Bass, Mississippi State n Alex Garey, Union Univ.

n Ryan Garner, Univ. of Memphis n Anna Garrett, Univ. of Alabama n Colleen Gilroy, Union Univ.

n Adam Glassman, UT Knoxville n Michael Grant, Jackson State

n Philip Griggs, Southern Methodist

Univ. n Rachel Grimm, Lipscomb Univ. n Sarah Haltom, Hendrix College n Tyler Hardin, Murray State n Niall Harlan, UT Knoxville n Sam Henderson, UT Knoxville n Chase Hensley, Jones Co. Jr. College n Tessa Holder, UT Knoxville n Alex Hollman, UT Knoxville n Bailey Howell, Union Univ.

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n Margaret Jones, Southern Methodist

Univ. n Jacob Lifsey, Delta State Univ. n Colton Little, Mississippi State n Sarah Mantooth, Lee Univ. n James Roland Markos, Univ. of Miss. n Angelica Marks, Univ. of Pittsburgh n Reed Matheny, Jackson State n Lance McGee, Univ. of Memphis n Emily Mitchell, Jackson State n Todd Moon, UT Chattanooga n Austin Morganti, Mississippi State n Michael Mysiewicz, Bethel Univ. n Abby Nolen, Mississippi State n Baker Norsworthy, Univ. of Miss. n Akua Nuako, Harvard College n Anna Clare Pearson, Rhodes College n John Pierce, Univ. of Mississippi n Mitchell Wade Porter, Baptist College of Health Sciences n Currie Powell, UT Knoxville n Emily Priddy, UT Knoxville n Caroline Purcell, Univ. of Missouri, Kansas City n Madeline Ray, Union Univ. n Jourdan Redden, Sewanee

n Lauren Riddell, MTSU

n Katie Robertson, Memphis College of

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n Austin Rolison, MTSU

n Kelsey Ross, Univ. of Alabama n Kacee Russell, MTSU

n Ryan Sanderson, UT Knoxville n Logan Schultz, Jackson State

n Sally Sikes, Univ. of Mississippi

n Connor Simmons, Mississippi State n Troy Smigielski, Univ. of Alabama n Lindsay Smith, Samford Univ. n Powers Spencer, Sewanee

n Turner Spurlin, Univ. of Alabama n Caroline Stallings, Univ. of Miss. n Hunter Stewart, UT Knoxville n John Teague, UT Knoxville n Trey Teel, Mississippi State

n Ross Thomas, UT Knoxville

n Peyton Vaughan, Univ. of Miss. n John Villarreal, Union Univ. n Dana Viveros, Union Univ.

n Kaylie Wehner, UT Knoxville n Christopher Weiner, Univ. of

Memphis n Grace Woodside, Univ. of Miss. n Hannah Woodward, MTSU

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

Friday, September 27, 2013 USJ Homecoming Game

5th Quarter

Kirkland Football Field Kickoff at 7 p.m.

Watch the Bruins play ECS

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

Join us for food and fun

Saturday, September 28, 2013 Golf Tournament Jackson National Golf Club Shotgun Start at 9 a.m.

Lunch & Awards at 1 p.m.

Team: $300

Registration deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 25

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

Cost per person: $15 RSVP online

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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