WS 23-24 Annual Report

THE GENERAL IMPACT:

A Year in Review with Washington School

The Results Prove the Deeds

TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE & SIGNIFICANCE .......................................................................................... 4-7 Messages from Head of School and Board of Directors President .................... 4-5 Washington School Board of Directors ................................................................ 6 Mission & Vision ................................................................................................. 6 Values & Our Strategic Focus ............................................................................... 7 OUR HISTORY ................................................................................................................. 8 HIGHLIGHTS .............................................................................................................. 9-11 Faculty & Staff Service Awards ............................................................................. 9 Faculty Professional Development .................................................................... 10 Did you know? / Faculty / Student Facts ............................................................ 11 2023-2024 EVENTS ................................................................................................. 12-14 Grandparents Day / Veterans Day ...................................................................... 12 STEM Competitions ........................................................................................... 13 Lower School Chapel ......................................................................................... 13 Field Trips / Pathway2Possibilities ..................................................................... 14 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ....................................................................................... 15-16 Valedictorian / Salutatorian ............................................................................... 15 Star Student / Star Teacher ................................................................................ 15 ACT Club ............................................................................................................ 15 The Class of 2024 .............................................................................................. 16 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ................................................................................ 17-19 Band ................................................................................................................. 17 State Spelling Bee ............................................................................................ 17 Clubs ................................................................................................................ 17 Athletics ............................................................................................................ 18 School Plays ...................................................................................................... 19 STUDENTS IN ACTION “A Mission of Service” ................................................................ 20 ALUMNI IN ACTION ....................................................................................................... 21 PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION / BOOSTER CLUBS (Athletic & Band) ......................... 22 CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................................ 23 FINANCIAL SUMMARY ............................................................................................. 24-27 Our Annual Fund Donors ............................................................................. 26-27 REASONS WHY THE DELTA NEEDS WASHINGTON SCHOOL ............................................ 29

MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear General Nation,

Dear Washington School Community,

With pride, I am ecstatic to report the completion of yet another successful school year–a school year that has seen many honors and accomplishments for our school and students and has once again proven that our “Results Prove the Deeds.”

In the fall of 1994, I began my college career at Delta State University. I quickly realized that I was well prepared for college compared to many students from around the country. By Christmas that year, I gained even more respect for Washington School than I anticipated. I had always known that Washington School was highly regarded in our area; however, I did not understand the magnitude of its impact on my academic future or career path. I was a typical student who thought he knew it all! I did not know it all, but I was certain that when the time came, Washington School would be the choice for my family.

Each academic year presents its own set of challenges and triumphs. The mark of a great school lies in the transformative impact it has on its students and their families. At Washington School, we are unwavering in our commitment to providing the best possible educational experience for our students. This comprehensive experience encompasses a diverse range of activities, from academics and fine arts to athletics and other extracurricular pursuits. The holistic development of our young learners is at the heart of everything we do here at Washington School.

We are always humbled and appreciative to be able to serve our entire student body, and we know that our mission, vision, and values will allow us to continue to grow and serve even more students throughout the Greenville and Washington County community. We pride ourselves on preparing our students for the next step after Washington School, no matter what that next step may be.

As you browse the pages of our 2023-2024 annual report, I hope you see and understand just how important Washington School is to our students and our school’s impact on our community. It takes a village to raise a child, and our village is second to none. We could not do what we do without the tireless work of our staff, our parents, and most importantly our donors. The exhausting work of our faculty and staff, the commitment from our parents and community, and the financial assistance from our donors allow Washington School’s results to keep proving the deeds. Every day is a GREAT day to be a Washington School General!

God Bless and Go, Generals, Chris Chaffinch Head of School

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MESSAGE FROM 2023-2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

From my own experience and my growing confidence in our college preparatory school, I chose to become more involved at Washington School in a way that could help my children and other students to be prepared for college and beyond. Mainly, I wanted my children to experience the same lasting appreciation for Washington that I was grateful for many years ago and still am today. My daughter recently graduated in the class of 2024, and I have a son who is in the class of 2026. There is no doubt in my mind that they are prepared for what is next. I am so thankful to the teachers and staff at WS who encouraged my kids along the way, to the coaches who taught them teamwork, and to the parents who supported Washington School to instill its academic excellence for over 50 years. Washington School is not just a college preparatory school; it is an academic experience that is one of the best in the South. ACT scores are on the rise, we are competing on the sports fields at a high level, and we are always trying to improve the legacy of excellence set by the school founders many years ago. Chris Chaffinch says it best when he says, “My goal for Washington School is for it to be the best in everything it does,” and he is serious about that goal, setting high standards for our continued academic and athletic progress.

It has been my pleasure to serve you as a board member and as president of the Washington School Board. I encourage you to get involved and help our teachers, staff, and Chris Chaffinch reach his goal for Washington because that goal involves you, your children, and your community.

Respectfully, Will Weathers

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2023-2024

OUR

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VALUES

Thinking Independently: We believe in independence and its power to inspire academic excellence.

Leading Change: We imagine possibilities and innovate to strengthen our educational landscape.

Embracing Diversity: We welcome and encourage diverse identities and perspectives.

Front Row: (L to R) Will Weathers, President; Marlee Cain, Jessica Milam, Secretary; Alex Oglesby, Leo Williams. Back Row: (L to R) Nolan Andrews, Jeffery Doolittle, Will Smythe, Vice President; Rick Poole, Brian Street, Daniel Hooker, Hamilton McGee, Doug Wade, Richard Word

Mission

As a college preparatory school, our mission is to promote life-long learning, moral and spiritual values, and academic excellence.

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Vision Our vision is to prepare and motivate our students for a rapidly changing world by instilling critical thinking skills, a global perspective, and a respect for the core values of honesty, loyalty, perseverance, and compassion. Students will succeed today and be prepared for tomorrow.

Our Strategic

FOCUS

Washington School will achieve its mission, vision, and commitments through the fulfillment of its strategic plan. The following strategic initiatives will guide our efforts as we “promote life-long learning, moral and spiritual values, and academic excellence.”

I. Ensure the curriculum is aligned with the

mission, attuned to the needs of the community, and adapted to the needs of each student.

II. Ensure the financial resources are in place

for the school to maintain and build on its long history of excellence.

Championing Inclusivity: We affirm the rights of every individual to belong and flourish.

III. Enroll and retain all mission-appropriate

Empowering Community: We address complex issues through collaboration and advocacy.

IV. Ensure all extracurricular activities are

students to help preserve the current breadth and depth of academic, social, and extracurricular programs.

of the highest quality, supported fully by the entire community, and led by people with a deep understanding of the activity and a high moral character.

V. Ensure the Washington School Community has a unified culture and consistently tells its story in a positive, cohesive manner.

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2023-2024

FACULTY & STAFF SERVICE AWARDS OUR

HISTORY Washington School was established in the spring of 1969 in response to a community need for a local college preparatory school. From the beginning, all plans for staff, faculty, and curriculum were made in accordance with the standards established by the Mississippi Accrediting Commission, the official accrediting agency of the state of Mississippi.

Washington School was one of the first private schools in the state to be accredited by the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

As a Mississippi Non-Profit Corporation, the school is governed by an elected board of directors. The school’s motto is Exitus Acta Probat, which translates as “The results prove the deeds.” The school’s basic philosophy is to encourage intellectual curiosity and develop integrity and honor.

Washington School provides a college preparatory curriculum emphasizing the arts and sciences, thus encouraging students to reach their potential to complete elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education successfully. This curriculum provides students with the foundation to become competitive, contributing adults in today’s complex society.

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Rosemary Jenkins

Jack Suddoth

Brinkley Farmer

Yvette McPherson

Frankie England

Misty Morlino

David Rounsavall

Burt Flanagan

Kayla Walker 9

FACULTY

Professional Development Faculty professional development is critical to advancing student success in and beyond the classroom. Therefore, meeting campus goals for equity and student success requires that faculty keep pace with changes in higher education and the latest innovations in teaching and learning. This year, we partnered with Jackson Academy and Hartfield Academy to have onsite visits to connect, collaborate, and share cutting-edge teaching and learning practices. We also had onsite CPR training to ensure our students are always safe.

DID YOU

Faculty Info

School Info

• Full-time Dyslexia Therapist on staff • Nine secondary faculty have advanced degrees • Full-time college counselor on staff • Eight years is the average faculty tenure

KNOW? • Accredited by both the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) • Five dual enrollment classes offered • Seven Lower School specials are offered for PK4-5th • Three libraries on campus • Sykes Hall and indoor athletic facility are the best in the Delta.

Faculty/Student

FACTS

STUDENTS Total enrollment (PK3-12) for the 2023-2024 school year = 468 students 10

Student Info • 80% of students graduate with 15 college hours • 13 Lower School students read over one million words each this year • 90% of Upper School students are involved in at least one extracurricular activity • 31 students with a 25+ on ACT; 11 are over a 30 FACULTY

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Teachers = 39 Administrative = 10 Assistants = 3 Maintenance = 9 Administrators = 3 PT Coaches = 11 250 199

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WASHINGTON SCHOOL

EVENTS

STEM (1st-12th) Our 6th graders delved into the world of thermal energy transfer with an exciting popcorn experiment! It’s hands-on learning at its best, where students got to witness science in action and explore the principles of heat transfer. Mrs. Sipes always makes learning so “popping” fun!

Our students have attended numerous STEM competitions this year, where they had outstanding performances and received top honors in several categories. Based on their dedication, commitment, and competitiveness, we will be forming a STEM Club to provide our students with additional opportunities to explore the areas of STEM.

Grandparents Day Our 5th graders host our annual Grandparents Day in September. This special celebration recognizes the importance of heritage, community, and relationships across generations. It is a day filled with excitement as students show their grandparents their day at Washington School. Grandparents love to hear about our kids’ successes and milestones as much as we love having our grandparents on campus. It is a very special day for everyone, and we look forward to it each year.

Veterans Day Each year, we host a Veterans Day program on campus for the veterans in our community. We thank them for their service to our country, their sacrifices, and their contribution to upholding the freedoms we enjoy today.

We also want our students to honor our flag and its significance. Mr. Steven Sweet from the American Legion visits our first-grade students each year. Each student received the ‘Our Country’ comic book, learning about flag etiquette and respect. They discussed the proper way to dispose of the flag, fold the flag, and how to respect the flag.

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Lower School Chapel Our Lower School Chapel on Friday mornings is a safe, secure, fun-filled environment where children can encounter God through age-appropriate worship, Bible-based teaching, and engaging activities alongside friends. Our students have enjoyed this time of the week this year.

Support Services / Dyslexia Therapy Student support services are offered for all grades from kindergarten through twelfth and provide resources and assistance that can significantly improve students’ academic performance. By offering tutoring, study skills development, and academic advising, these services help students overcome learning challenges, enhance their understanding of subjects, and achieve better grades. Education is not just about academic learning but also about personal growth and development. The Dyslexia Therapy Program is available to students first through fifth grades with a formal diagnosis of dyslexia or dysgraphia.

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School

FIELD TRIPS Educational field trips keep the students, no matter their age, engaged in and outside the classroom. We are fortunate to have many local resources for field trips in our area such as the E.E. Bass Cultural Center, BPAC, DSU Plantaruium, Safari Park, Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum, Mississippi Petrified Forest, Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center, and the list goes on.

2023-2024

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

The Junior class traveled to the Mississippi Supreme Court to hear an oral argument with the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools, Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, David McRae, in his capacity as State Treasurer, and Liz Welch, in her official capacity as State Fiscal Officer vs. Parents for Public Schools. Following the argument, Justices King and Kitchens met with the students to discuss the Mississippi branches of government.

Star Student & Star Teacher

Johneson Zhao

Anna Louise Bryant

Arjun Sohal

2024 Valedictorian Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa Honor Society Citizenship Award

2024 Salutatorian Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa Honor Society Citizenship Award

2023-2024 Star Student STAR Students are selected based on academic excellence and determined by comparing American College Test (ACT) scores and scholastic averages, in the STAR Program, established by Mississippi Economic Council.

Pathways2Possibilities The 8th-grade students visited the Pathways2Possibilities Career Expo at the Washington County Convention Center.

There they were encouraged to explore future career opportunities. They even met WS alumni Spencer Lyons, who discussed aerospace maintenance with them.

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2023-2024 ACT Club The ACT Club displays “The Results Prove the Deeds.” Students scoring over 30 are members of the Gold Club. Students scoring between 25 and 29 are members of the Blue Club.

30% of our students in grades 10 through 12 are members of the ACT club!

Mr. Kevin Carlisle 2023-2024 Star Teacher The STAR Student selects a teacher who has contributed the greatest to the student’s scholastic achievement.

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The Class of 2024

2023-2024

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Band Clayton Rainwater signed with Northwest Community College Band.

The Band received superior ratings in every category at Concert Festival at Jackson Prep in April, the best they have ever done in a performance.

Emie Brevil Senior Showcase

State Spelling Bee Winner

Clubs Senior Play - Shrek 16

Beta Club Chess Club Chick Fil-A Leadership Academy Drama Club

Fellowship of Christian Students Media Club Mu Alpha Theta

Rho Kappa STEM Club Student Council Yearbook

Senior Retreat 17

EXTRACURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES

Athletics Archery Baseball Basketball Cheer Color Guard Cross Country Drill Team Football

Golf MS Scholastic Shooting Program Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field

School Plays

Plays are our tradition at Washington School. Each lower school grade performs a play yearly, which allows our students to attend a play each month.

State Tennis Champions

Soccer State Champions

Boys & Girls Track State Champions

Champs • MAIS All-Sports Award Class 4A • 5 State Championships - Boys Tennis, Girls Tennis, Boys Soccer, Boys Track, Girls Track • 1 State Runner-up Title - Girls Soccer • 8 Varsity District Championships Football, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Baseball, Boys Tennis, Girls Tennis, Boys Track and Girls Track • 2 Junior High District Championships Boys Track and Girls Track

All Sports Award 18

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Students in Action

A MISSION OF SERVICE

2023-2024

ALUMNI IN ACTION

As Alumni, you are always welcome to come for a visit.

We welcome you to read or speak to a class or share your expertise or a special talent with our students!

Contact us when you’d like to visit!

We would love to have you!

Distinguished Alumni Award - Mr. David Rounsavall

Chick Fil-A Academy

Rolling Fork / Food Pantry

Delta Cotton Belles

Chick-fil-A Leader AcademyTM is a national high school leadership program focused on IMPACT THROUGH ACTION. The world needs more leaders who impact their local communities, and we believe high school students are the answer.

In times of need, such as the tornado at Rolling Fork, our students and families are always willing to lend a helping hand. Students also regularly donate to local food pantries.

In October, we wear pink to create awareness for breast cancer and show our support of Delta Cotton Belles and those who have been impacted by the horrible disease.

Our Past Recipients: 2021

Mr. Scottie McCall Class of 1989

2022

Career Connections

Mr. Sammy Angel Class of 1985

The Washington School Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a graduate who boldly puts the spirit of their Washington School education into action.

This person’s professional and personal achievements demonstrate an unwavering commitment to making impactful changes in their community.

The recipient demonstrates how a Washington School education prepares graduates to transform the world. This year’s recipient from the Class of 1982 is Mr. David Rounsavall.

David is the senior partner of Noble, Rounsavall, and Reed, and has been named Delta Democrat Times “Best of the Best Lawyer” on six occasions. As the longest-standing active coach at Washington School, he serves as the Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach and the Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator.

Nominations for the 2024 Washington School Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award will open this summer. The award will be presented at homecoming on October 11, 2024.

We like to connect our alumni with our juniors to help navigate their career path. If you are an alumni or someone in the community willing to help in this program, please contact Templete Hughes at thughes@generals.ws.

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RYLA

Bigs / Littles

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop leadership skills while making connections.

This is another fun tradition at WS. Once you become a 6th grader, you have a “Big,” who is a Senior, with whom you will have an opportunity to mentor and have activities throughout the year.

Football / Cheer Buddies During football season, our football players and cheerleaders visit the Lower School classrooms on game days to get students excited about games.

Landon Zepponi 2016 Washington School Alumnus, Landon Zepponi presented Tar Wars to the 5th grade. He is currently a 3rd year medical student at UMMC. Tar Wars is a tobacco-free education program for kids from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Molly Fontenot 2017 graduate of WS and graduate of Ole Miss in 2021, 2nd year UMMC med student Molly Fontenot had the opportunity to present to a dermatology interest group where students learned about the ins and outs of skin cancer — what it is, how to spot it, and the different types.

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Parent-Teacher ORGANIZATION The PTO board, committee chairs, volunteer parents, and teachers helped make the 2023-2024 an incredible year. Their hard work, creativity, and energy have enriched our community in many ways.

Parents, thank you for your continued support. The funds raised during the 2023-2024 year were used for the following initiatives: to offset the cost of the Senior Retreat; to help renovate four classrooms; to help secure curriculum upgrades; to offset the cost of field day activities; to support and show appreciation to our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week; to offset the cost of two band uniforms; to help secure new Chromebooks for our Secondary Library.

Athletic & Band BOOSTER CLUBS Booster clubs are composed of parents, community members, and staff members who come together to support specific school activities for the benefit of the student participants. They are an essential means of connecting parents and other community members with students’ curricular and co-curricular activities, and the Booster Clubs welcome and encourage parental interest and participation. The funds raised by the athletic booster club this year through the booster packages were used to purchase uniforms and other athletic supplies needed for each team.

2023-2024

Thanks to our many generous donors!

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS (2022-2023) New windows for Business Office.

Miscellaneous Painting.

New 1,000 gal Grease Trap.

New Membrane Roof & Misc. Repairs.

SENIOR LOUNGE (Summer 2022) $11K Opened up Balcony area in Gym. Donated by Senior & Junior Parents.

ATHLETICS BUILDING (Summer 2024) $30K Addition of Girls Weight Room with paint, flooring and renovated weight equipment.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS (Summer 2024) Renovating Lower School Halls $125K with new flooring, paint, LED lights, minor bathroom upgrades and new lockers.

Begin renovating Classrooms with paint, flooring, blinds, desks/tables and chairs, and technology. 3 Rooms @ $25K/ea. $75K

Basketball Gym Indoor Facility

SPORTS COMPLEX PARKING (Summer 2022) $2K Add second entrance & Gate.

325’

Sports Complex Parking Lot

Football & Track

Football Practice Field Softball

SOCCER COMPLEX (Summer 2022) $21.5K Top dressing surface.

Irrigation System improvements.

Install new LED Lights on Soccer Field.

2022-2023 Improvements $641K 2023-2024 Improvements $235K 2024 Summer Planned Improvements $385K

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SOUND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS $16K (Summer 2022) Donation of the $25K Raffle

by Margaret Walker Hayes.

SOFTBALL FIELD (Summer 2024) New brick dugouts & backstops.

New poles and netting. $75K

Soccer SOCCER COMPLEX (Summer 2023) New brick dugouts. $20K

FOOTBALL FIELD & TRACK (Summer 2022) Drainage improvements.

TRACK COMPLEX $35K Purchased new Pole Vault Pad, Pit & Hurdles. Purchased several Pods to store equipment.

GENERALS DRIVE ENTRANCE (Summer 2024) New entrance & automatic gates. $80K

6 acres Land donated By the Greenville Clinic

$14K $6K $11.5K $507.5K

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS (2023-2024) Renovating all Secondary Halls: $200K new flooring, new paint, LED lights, minor bathroom upgrades and new lockers.

Expansion of Upper School Art Room. $5K

ATHLETICS BUILDING (Summer 2023) Addition of Laundry Room with new Washer & Dryer. $10K

SPORTS COMPLEX $16.5K (Summer 2022) Updated the All-Star & Championship Boards.

• New lockers throughout the middle/high school • New flooring • Soccer dugouts • Painted throughout the school

Baseball

2022-2024 Washington School Buildings & Grounds Improvements $876K in Improvements from 2022-2024

$385K planned Improvements for Summer 2024

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Financial

SUMMARY

All gifts are considered charitable and are fully tax-deductible. For more information about giving opportunities at Washington School, contact the Development Office.

Washington School has established an annual, cohesive, and coordinated fundraising plan to maximize resources and broaden the sources of support. This plan will help align the school’s fundraising with best practices in donor development. It will lead to a stronger, collaborative, and comprehensive development program to strategically secure the school’s long-term financial sustainability.

A formal fundraising program offers the school additional operational flexibility and help fund strategic priorities via coordinated efforts, such as an unrestricted annual giving campaign, established fundraising events and activities, and a planned giving program for the endowment. These efforts designed are to engage the broader Washington School community, including alumni, alumni families, grandparents, current families, and friends of the school. With the Development Committee, we launched our Annual Fund this year with a goal of $250,000.

Our major fundraising initiatives this year were: 1. Annual Fund - $211,000 2. Spring Auction - $292,000 3. Charitable Contribution Tax Credits - $149,500

2023-2024 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Will Smythe, Chairman Nolan Andrews Marlee Cain

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Parker England Jamie Murrell Ann Marie Smythe

Brian Street Will Weathers

OUR

ENDOWMENT The Washington School Foundation was organized in 1999 when Washington School received tax-exempt status. The primary purpose of the WS Foundation was to create and manage an Endowment Fund to provide for Washington School’s continued academic excellence. Only the income of the Endowment Fund will be used to enhance the academic programs and curriculum.

The Washington School Endowment is managed by an Investment Committee. The Board of Directors and the Investment Committee have identified the Endowment as the key to offsetting Washington School’s tuition-driven operating budget and securing the school’s standards of academic excellence.

In 2005, the Board of Trustees initiated a major fundraising campaign. Since then, Washington School’s Endowment has grown to over $3.95 million in cash and pledges. Because the Board of Directors and the Investment Committee believe that continuing to provide a quality, college-preparatory education for the children of our community is truly Washington School’s greatest mission, they remain committed to building the Endowment Fund.

$3.95 Million Endowment Fund The endowment earnings account for 3.5% of the operating budget for Washington School.

If you want to make a gift of stock or securities or include Washington School in your estate plans, please contact Gay Smith in the Development office at gsmith@generals.ws or 662-332-0786.

2023-2024 INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Barry Schuster, Chairman Doug Wade, Vice-Chairman Jeffery Doolittle, Secretary / Treasurer

Tim Clements Mark King Renee McRight

Bubba Simmons Will Smythe Martin Walker

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WASHINGTON SCHOOL

ANNUAL DONORS Circle of Excellence ($25,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Maranto Circle of Vision ($10,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Xan Robertson Mrs. Margaret Walker Hays Circle of Merit ($5,000) B&H Farms Partnership Dr. and Mrs. Bob Corkern Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dees (Marney ‘95) Huddleston Planting Co. (Hartwell ‘79, William ‘84) Mr. and Mrs. Johnny McRight Mr. Terry Murrell Mr. C.D. Simmons III ‘94 Smythe & Sons (Will ‘02, Carter ‘08) Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Steele ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stock ‘98 (Jane ‘96) Mrs. Rebecca Hathcock Tardy ‘85 The Jefferson Bank Mr. and Mrs. Martin Walker ‘90 (Johanna ‘95) Mr. and Mrs. Leo Williams ‘87 Circle of Leadership ($2,000) Mr. and Mrs. Chris Auerswald ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barham Mr. and Mrs. Scott Caradine (Lisa ‘88) Mr. and Mrs. Chris Chaffinch Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery Doolittle ‘93 Fratesi Brothers GT&T Farms Mr. and Mrs. Chad Freeman ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Horn ‘93 (Hillary ‘93) Dr. Johnson Liou ‘77 Nelson-King Farms Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poole Mr. and Mrs. Rick Poole (Aletha Scott ‘95) Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schuster ‘ 91 (Barry ‘93) Mr. and Mrs. Brian Street Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Weissinger Circle of Gold ($1,000) Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Andrews ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Erik Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ayres Mr. and Mrs. Bill Baird ‘86 Dr. Nohemie and Mr. Jose Brevil Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bruton Mr. and Mrs. Tripp Cain (Marlee ‘98) Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dawkins Mr. and Mrs. Jan DeRegt Mr. and Mrs. Dex Doolittle ‘90 Dr. and Mrs. Phil Doolittle Mr. and Mrs. Mac Durastanti Mr. and Mrs. Parker England ‘97 (Frankie ‘97) 26 Farmer’s Grain Terminal

The Annual Fund is our most important operational resource, helping to maintain Washington School’s respected tradition of academic excellence. Your participation in the Annual Fund is an impactful way for you to support Washington School’s yearly operational priorities. With your support, every aspect of Washington School is touched by helping us secure curriculum upgrades, classroom and campus renovations, and faculty enrichment. We are grateful for your loyal and generous support. You may contribute to our annual fund by visiting our website at generals.ws or by scanning the QR code.

Mr. and Mrs. Seth Ferri Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Gates Helena Chemical Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Henry (Deanne ‘94) Mr. Rhett Hobart ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hooker ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. John Montfort Jones ‘01 (Jessica ‘06) Mr. and Mrs. Drew Lawrence (Sarah ‘11) Mr. and Mrs. Wynn Loudon (Meredith ‘91) Mr. and Mrs. Todd Mazzanti ‘93 Dr. Andrea and Mr. Tim McCann Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton McGee ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. John Milam ‘01 Drs. Larkin and Sarah Mitchell (Larkin ‘00) Mr. and Mrs. John Arthur Mortimer, II ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nimrod Mr. and Mrs. Todd Oglesby ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Patton, IV Mr. and Mrs. Gus (Bubba) Pugh Mr. Edward Shackleford Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shapley ‘78 The Signa Family Simplot Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith (Stephanie’ 89) Mr. and Mrs. Will Smythe ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Don Stallings Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Stubbs ‘81 (Dana ‘81) Dr. and Mrs. Neal Suares ‘91 Drs. Pradeep and Deepali Thakare Vanlandingham Farms (Brian ‘01) Wade, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wade Mr. and Mrs. John Walker ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Will Weathers ‘94 (Lee Ellen ‘95) Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Weissinger Head of School Club ($500 - $999) Mr. Eric Bender ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Boggs Mr. and Mrs. Billy Brozovich ‘07 Mr. Andy Gibbs ‘94 Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Hobart (Love ‘73) Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ikerd (Pam ‘79) Mr. and Mrs George Malouf Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Maranto Mr. and Mrs. Paul Michael Mr. and Mrs. Lee Miers Mr. and Mrs. Chad Smith Mr. C. S. Tindall, III Mrs. Marissa Watson Mr. Joe Dan Yee Generals Pride Club ($250 - $499) Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Avis ‘96 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Bond ‘93

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coppage ‘73 Mrs. Sheri Major Mr. Bobby Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Monty McGee (MaeMae ‘72) Mr. and Mrs. Harry Patton, III Mr. Whit Rayner ‘79 Gold Club ($100 - $249) Mrs. Katye Pinkerton Ainsworth ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Bell Mrs. Kelli Buchanan Branton ‘92 Mrs. Anne McGee Bush ‘94 Mrs. Leslie Andrews Carpenter ‘79 Mrs. Tracy Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Reagan Clark Mrs. Heather Nicholson Crocker ‘89 Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Cunningham Mrs. Lacey Thompson Gentry ‘90 Mrs. Kim Andrews Gibson ‘81 Mrs. Amy Howe Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ikerd ‘09 Dr. Nan Johnson Mrs. Sarah Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lowe ‘92 Dr. Leslie Flanagan Mason ‘94 Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McClatchy Mrs. Sarah Lou Moose Mrs. Tammye Pittman Mrs. Allison Polasini ‘92 Mr and Mrs. Walt Stephens ‘99 Mrs. Melody Thornton Mrs. Amy Catherine Cox Wilson ‘94 Blue Club (up to $100) Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Carlisle Mrs. Jennifer Alexander Cougle ‘97 Mrs. Margaret McDougal Daniels ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dorman Mrs. Brinkley Henry Farmer ‘14 Mrs. Shelley Griffin Mrs. Kate Isben Hitt ‘97 Mrs. Taylor Smith Kelly ‘11 Mrs. Katie Lyons Mrs. Amy Lauren Ikerd Maranto ‘06 Mrs. Yvette Boeve McPherson ‘89 Mrs. Misty Morlino Mr. and Mrs. Daniel New ‘00 Mrs. Peyton Bridge Palasini ‘10 Mrs. Whitney Janous Pearson ‘05 Mrs. Jenna Peyton Mrs. Rebecca Potter Mrs. Becky Signa Mrs. Shannon Sipes Mrs. Aimee Washington

ALUMNI DONORS Class of 1972 MaeMae Hamilton McGee Class of 1973 Bill Coppage Love Coleman Hobart Class of 1977 Louis Fratesi Johnson Liou Class of 1978 Mark Shapley Class of 1979 Leslie Andrews Carpenter Hartwell Huddleston Pam Coleman Ikerd Lisa Nelson King Whit Rayner Class of 1981 Tim Clements Kim Andrews Gibson Jodie Shaifer Huddleston Dana Sorrells Stubbs Rusty Stubbs Class of 1982 Margaret McDougal Daniels Class of 1983 Valerie Clements Smith Class of 1984 William Huddleston Class of 1985 Rebecca Hathcock Tardy Class of 1986 Bill Baird Class of 1987 Todd Oglesby Leo Williams Class of 1988 Lisa Mitchell Caradine Class of 1989 Heather Nicholson Crocker Yvette Boeve McPherson Stephanie Pugh Smith Class of 1990 Dex Doolittle Chad Freeman Lacey Thompson Gentry Martin Walker

Class of 1991 Eric Bender Meredith Hawkins Loudon Eric Schuster Neal Suares Class of 1992 Kelli Buchanan Branton Mike Lowe Allison Polasini Class of 1993 Jason Bond Jeffery Doolittle Hillary Horn Tyler Horn Todd Mazzanti Barry Moore Schuster Class of 1994 Anne McGee Bush Andy Gibbs Deanne Suares Henry Leslie Flanagan Mason C.D. Simmons, III Will Weathers Amy Catherine Cox Wilson Class of 1995 Marney Morgan Dees Daniel Hooker Aletha Scott Poole Gibson Steele Johanna Swain Walker Lee Ellen Bell Weathers Class of 1996 Jamie Avis Jane Hall Stock Class of 1997 Katye Pinkerton Ainsworth Nolan Andrews Jennifer Alexander Cougle Frankie Stallings England Parker England Kate Isben Hitt Class of 1998 Marlee Hobart Cain Hamilton McGee Gene Stock Class of 1999 Chris Auersald Walt Stephens Class of 2000 Larkin Mitchell Daniel New John Walker

Class of 2001 John Montfort Jones John Milam Brian Vanlandingham Class of 2002 John Arthur Mortimer, II Will Smythe Class of 2005 Whitney Janous Pearson Class of 2006 Jessica Alexander Jones Amy Lauren Ikerd Maranto Casey Pittman Nelson Class of 2007 Billy Brozovich Walt King Class of 2008 Rhett Hobart Class of 2009 Brian Ikerd Class of 2010 Peyton Bridge Palasini Class of 2011 Sarah Angel Lawrence Taylor Smith Kelly Class of 2012 Sara Wilkerson Class of 2013 J.C. Clements Class of 2014 Brinkley Henry Farmer Class of 2015 Michael Bruton FACULTY AND STAFF DONORS Jamie and Marla Bell Kelli Branton ‘92 Anne Bush ‘94 Kevin and Dawn Carlisle Chris and Ginger Chaffinch Tracy Chandler Jim and Mimi Dorman Frankie England ‘97 Brinkley Farmer ‘14 Kate Hitt ‘97 Amy Howe Nan Johnson Sarah Kaplan Taylor Kelly ‘11 Katie Lyons

Amy Lauren Maranto ‘06 Yvette McPherson ‘89 Sarah Lou Moose Misty Morlino Peyton Palasini ‘10 Whitney Pearson ‘05 Jenna Peyton Tammye Pittman Rebecca Potter Becky Signa Shannon Sipes Chad and Gay Smith Melody Thornton Aimee Washington Marissa Watson Sara Wilkerson ‘12 ENDOWMENT DONORS Farmers Grain Terminal Mrs. Margaret Walker Hays Mr. and Mrs. Carter Murrell The Delta Group The Clint & Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT CONTRIBUTORS Retzer Resources Guaranty Bank & Trust Co. Hayes Mechanicial, Inc. Greenland Planting Co. McRight Exports, LLC ATHLETIC CORPORATE COMMUNITY PARTNERS ANCHOR LEVEL Corteva / Pioneer Delta Group Oakes Toyota / Chevrolet / GMC Taylor Rental FOUNDING LEVEL Theresa Skelton Orthodontics Greenpoint Ag Planters Bank & Trust Company Dawkins Office Supply Farm Bureau Insurance Greenville Steel Sales We are grateful for funding from the following grants to fulfill designated projects within our 2023-2024 Academic Year: King’s Daughters & Sons Circle #2 Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation Whole Kids Foundation Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Youth Participation Initiative

A special thanks to our PTO and Booster Clubs and its many donors for supporting multiple initiatives across campus during the 2023-2024 academic year.

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REASONS WHY

THE DELTA NEEDS WASHINGTON SCHOOL • Enhanced learning environment • Individualized attention for every student • A balanced program that instills a love of learning in students • Enriched academic opportunities • Communication between school and family is valued • College preparatory • Strong sense of community If you would like to join our many donors in supporting our students, faculty, and the Delta, please contact our Development Office. We believe Washington School is necessary for our community and welcome you to join us!

“To support Washington School financially or through service is not a decision, but what Renee and I feel is our responsibility, not only to the school but to our community and surrounding area. The successful longevity of this great asset, Washington School, increases the potential for economic growth as well as the odds that many of our children will return to Greenville and the Delta for generations to come.”

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WASHINGTON SCHOOL 1605 E Reed Rd, Greenville, MS 38703 • Phone: (662) 332-0786 generals@generals.ws • generals.ws