Windows Summer 2023

WINDOWS 2023

Opening Convocation

The Convocation service on Monday, August 22 was a truly special day for Westminster. To commemorate this momentous occasion, multiple founding trustees, many former board chairs, former heads of school, and employees who served at Westminster for more than 20 years were invited to attend Convocation and a special luncheon afterwards. These were the people who have shaped and molded our beloved Westminster into what it is today, and it was such an honor for me, as the new Head of School, to welcome all of these pillars of Westminster’s history back to our campus. The energy and excitement were palpable, and the Spirit of God was in our midst as we began our celebration of 50 years of God’s faithfulness to us.

There were many special moments that day, including Dr. John Oliver’s address and the opportunity for our entire student body to thank our school founders for their work 50 years ago. But none was more evocative than the moment we unveiled the newly founded David Hanks Legacy Scholarship in honor of Emeritus Board Member and long-time Westminster supporter Mr. David Hanks. The crowd rose to their feet with uproarious applause in support of the new scholarship that will be given in honor of David Hanks each year.

Mr. Hanks has been a proud ambassador of Westminster for decades, and it is our sincere honor to acknowledge his deep love, selfless support, and faithful service to our school with this scholarship fund. It is our hope that the traits we have all come to love and respect in Mr. Hanks will be remembered each year in the form of this scholarship. You’ll find out more about Mr. Hanks and the scholarship later

By Dr. Shawn Brower

in this edition of Windows.

Westminster has much to be grateful for as we look back at the last 50 years, but we still have much, by God’s grace, to accomplish in the future. In an era when secular culture seems to be infiltrating all aspects of our lives, I want to assure you that Westminster is committed to not just maintain but to lead, with more fervor than EVER before, with our biblical world and life view always at the center of all we do. We have Gospel-centered goals for the discipleship of students’ hearts to be pursued and won for the cause of Christ. It truly is a great time to be a Westminster Wildcat. I am inspired by those who have joined us in our journey forward, as we build on what has already been started, and can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Dr. Shawn Brower Head of School

Homecoming

Inclement weather threatened the weekend full of 50th anniversary festivities planned for the first weekend of October, but the Westminster faithful were not to be deterred!

A soggy homecoming football game on Friday night was graced by the evidence of God’s covenant with his people, a beautiful rainbow that arced across the field just before kickoff, then Saturday morning dawned clear and bright.

Families from near and far made their way to Westminster’s campus to reminisce over old times and see changes to the campus that have been made

since they attended as students. Memories and stories were shared as children had the opportunity to see where mom or dad spent so much time as a child.

One of the most popular activities of the day on campus was the alumni soccer game. Dr. Brower served as referee, and kids cheered on their fathers as good natured alumni battled it out on the pitch. The cornhole tournament was another popular choice.

Later that evening, more than 140 alumni and their spouses gathered in downtown Augusta on the rooftop deck of Sole restaurant. Every effort had

been made to locate beloved previous faculty members and request their attendance. It was a pleasure for alumni to spend time with teachers who shaped them, like Mike Merwin and Andy Menger. Conversation and stories of Westminster exploits, experiences, and adventures flowed freely.

While literally dampened, Homecoming Weekend was a wonderful reminder that Westminster is so much more than just a place to develop one’s mind for one short season of life. Lifetime friendships are made here.

50th Anniversary Gala

On an evening when the phrase “raining cats and dogs” would not suffice--a rainfall record of 1.47” was set at Augusta’s Bush Field--nearly 400 brave souls would not be deterred from attending the 50th Anniversary Gala!

A few ladies wore rain boots with their cocktail attire and slipped into heels at the door, but the atmosphere at Pine Knoll Farms was warm and welcoming as parents, faculty, staff, alumni, board members, and other Westminster supporters came together to celebrate the wonderful things God has done over the first 50 years of Westminster’s story.

Led by Kathy Schafer and Katie Stewart Bazemore, the gala committee created a beautiful evening, with opportunities for reminiscing with old yearbooks and fun at the photo booth. The Windsor jewelry raffle provided a way to support the Westminster Fund, but the focus of the night was fellowship, not fundraising. The Mark Maund Band braved the gale in the tent, providing wonderful music, and the southern soul food themed tapas were a hit. Patty Blanton generously donated the Pine Knoll Farms venue, and it could not have been more perfect.

As Westminster alum and current parent Lindsay Bui reflected, “The Gala was a beautiful event bringing the past and present of Westminster’s influence and far-reaching effects together. It was like two of my worlds collided, with old friends, classmates, teammates, parents, and former teachers in the same room with current parents, faculty, and administration—all of whom share a deep love and desire to see Westminster continue to thrive and impact students’ lives for Christ the way it has for so many years. Not even the soggiest of evenings could keep those in attendance from celebrating such a momentous occasion.”

From the Time Capsule

In 1998, the Westminster campus looked much different than it does today. Knox Hall was only a distant dream, but Pamplin Hall was getting underway. Groundbreaking was held in the fall of 1998 for the two-year construction project that would take the Lower School students out of Upper School buildings and “cottages” located on the practice field near the Upper School Gym and provide them with a brandnew self-contained building near the front of campus.

Mrs. Julia Joiner’s third grade class contributed a time capsule to the building project. The class worked together to plan what would go into the capsule, which was contained in a fivegallon plastic bucket. At the time, Mrs. Joiner said the class contributed a recent copy of the newspaper, a school directory, a Beanie Baby, a deflated soccer ball, a class picture signed by each student, and other items.

According to an interview with Becca (Wiggins) Overcast (‘09) in 2010, the time capsule was an important topic of conversation. “I remember planning the capsule and putting it into the ground. I also remember talking with friends about how old we would be and what we’d be doing when it was time to dig it up,” Mrs. Overcast said.

When the time came to dig up the time capsule for the 50th anniversary, the first challenge was in locating it. Patrick Duckworth of Duckworth Construction lent his expertise in that arena. Not knowing what would be found after 24 years in the ground, Dr. Brower chose a quiet weekend to have Duckworth come to campus with him and unearth the capsule.

Lessons from Mrs. Julia Joiner

It was a good call. Time and the earth had done their work on the bucket, and the items inside were wet and caked with mud. The newspaper was salvageable, once it dried, but the school directory and class picture were destroyed by the damage from the water. The items such as the Beanie Baby and soccer ball were unharmed, just dirty. But it was the other two items in the bucket, the ones that Brower had no idea were in there, that provided him just the message he was looking to share for this year’s Opening Convocation.

The first was a small diecast Volkswagen Bug with the message “Jesus Loves You” written on the side. It was coated with mud and rust. It brought to Brower’s mind the message in Isaiah 25:1, “Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your

name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.”

During the Opening Convocation, Brower showed an image of the car after it came out of the bucked, observing, “The message remains true for us today that despite our dirt, rust, scars, wounds, and all other sorts of messes, we serve a Jesus who says, ‘I love you!’ This is the message that Mrs. Joiner has for us now, 22 years later. Jesus loves us. Students, you cannot leave here and get an upgrade, you will not find lasting satisfaction and fulfillment, you will spend your entire life chasing and in the end come up empty. Mrs. Joiner is standing in her glory with her Jesus and would tell you it’s true! He really does love us!”

Brower continued that there was an additional question that Mrs. Joiner was posing to us through the final item in the bucket, a small, seemingly handmade bracelet with a phrase in the height of its popularity: “WWJD - What Would Jesus Do? It’s not just a bracelet, it is the answer in a question to life’s purpose. You want to live a life of significance, meaning, and purpose? Seek the will of God and

His Righteousness and wait and see what else just might be added unto you! This now is the question for Westminster as we look to our next 50 years.”

Today the toy car and the bracelet hold places of honor in the trophy case in the Upper School Gym Lobby. The beautiful lessons from Mrs. Joiner live on in her family, her friends, and her students, spreading through the world as they share them with others. Now these lessons also live on in a new generation of Westminster students, who were able to hear them expressed thanks to the contents of an old, muddy bucket.

Fall Round Up

Veterans Day Chapel

Veterans Day is a special occasion at Westminster Schools of Augusta. We take great pride in our military community, and we strive to honor them by acknowledging their service to our country and the sacrifices that they and their families make to keep us safe.

This year, we were honored to have retired Lt. Col. Allen Grinalds speak to us about his time as a pilot in the United States Marine Corps and as a Top Gun instructor. Grinalds and his wife, Mimi ’97, have six children. The oldest, Allen, Jr., graduated from Westminster this year, and the other five currently attend Westminster.

Fall Festival

The Fall Festival is a favorite Westminster tradition. This year, expected inclement weather during Homecoming Weekend led to the rescheduling of the Fall Festival. It took place in the late afternoon and evening of Grandparents Day, which meant a full day of fun for many of our Westminster grandparents.

Golden Harvest Food Bank Turkey Collection

Our Middle School students love a challenge, so when asked to support the Golden Harvest Food Bank’s November Turkey Drive, they rose to the occasion. They collected an amazing 63 turkeys to support food-insecure families in the CSRA for Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Chapel

Our annual Thanksgiving Chapel was a wonderful celebration of togetherness and joy. The traditional Turkey Video remains a source of joy for students from PreK up to grade 12. It is truly special to hear

about blessings from our students, in their own words. While the faculty and staff always give a love offering to our service staff, this year we invited our greater community to contribute to that offering, and the outpouring of love was amazing. From beginning to end, lifting our voices in praise, every moment was a blessing.

Spring Round Up

Image Bearing Conference

In early February, Westminster was blessed to have Dr. Aaron Howard spend several days with our faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Howard shared a message of Christhonoring unity and diversity. His gospel-centered message focused on loving other image bearers through the transforming work of Jesus, first done on the cross, then in our hearts, so we might impact the lives of those around us.

Dr. Howard’s visit was exciting and uplifting. It was full of song, praise, and worship. It was also a challenge to our community to learn and grow together. We look forward to working with Dr. Howard again in the future!

All-School Service Project

In March, Westminster took on an all-school service project to provide 100 local students who experience food insecurity with 10 days worth of food so they would not be hungry over spring break. We put out

the call to our Westminster community for shelf stable foods to fill bags for these elementary school children to take home, and our community not only answered the call, they exceeded it.

The week before spring break, Middle and Upper School students packed 120 bags of food, which allowed us to also serve students whose need was slightly less dire. We had so much additional food that we filled two vehicles to stock the school’s pantry to meet future needs. We still had even more food with which to bless organizations that we knew could use it.

We love how our Westminster community is always standing ready to serve others!

State of the School

At the end of April, our entire community came together for a State of the School Family Picnic. Attendees braved the weather (that was a trend this year!) to enjoy Chick-Fil-A dinner together before gathering in the Upper School Gym. Dr. Brower presented on all of the wonderful highlights of our 50th year. We capped the night with the drawing for the Booster Club’s truck raffle. Congratulations to Patty Blanton, winner of the truck raffle!!

Field Day

Field Day is always one of the most fun days of the year at Westminster. Students come together for some friendly competition and plenty of laughter and excitement. This year, the Upper School held their own Field Day a week prior to the Middle and Lower School. Seniors, whose classes had ended already, came back to volunteer at the Lower School Field Day. The best part of the day is the all-school picnic, where students eat, dance, and play together on the field!

New Faces on Campus

Dr. Shawn Brower

Westminster began a new era in its storied history in 2022 with the arrival of Dr. Shawn Brower to serve as the 10th Head of School.

Dr. Brower came to Westminster from Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham, Ala., where he served as the Head of the Upper School and varsity men’s high school soccer coach. He was responsible for leading 82 faculty and staff and nearly 900 students in grades seven through 12. During Dr. Brower’s seven year tenure, Briarwood boasted an upper school retention rate of 98 percent, developed a system-wide graduate profile aimed at future readiness that aligns with school mission and vision, bolstered a robust academic program, and expanded fine arts and athletic programs.

Dr. Brower’s career in education began 30 years ago teaching history, Bible, and physical education. He has a passion for developing young leaders, and much of his career has emphasized teaching leadership courses and developing leadership programs. Prior to his positions at Briarwood, Dr. Brower held various leadership roles at Jupiter Christian School in Jupiter, Fla., Chattanooga Christian School in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Orangewood Christian School in Orlando, Fla., where he was the Head of School.

Dr. Brower attended Geneva College where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history and secondary education. He received his masters in educational leadership from Covenant College, and

his doctorate in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

In addition to his work in education, Dr. Brower has published three books: We Became Men: The Journey Into Manhood (2012), The Huddle: Becoming a Champion for Life (2013), and STAND TO: Finding Masculine Courage in a Stand Down World (2021).

Degrees, positions, and accomplishments aside, Dr. Brower’s heart is for his students to be discipled as faithful followers of Jesus Christ. This passion and focus will, with God’s blessing, keep Westminster on mission in its ministry and message, for many years to come.

Dr. Brower has been married to his wife, Shawn Margaret Brower, for 30 years. They are the parents of three sons: Joshua (25), Josiah (21), and Jakob (19). Mrs. Brower serves at First Presbyterian Church of Augusta in the missions and parish departments.

Westminster welcomed two new leadership team members for the 2022-23 academic year. John Egan came on as the Director of Athletics and Jill Egan joined the team as the Director of Admissions.

John Egan

John came to Westminster from The Village School of Naples, in Naples, Fla., where he served as its director of athletics since July 2021. Prior to that he spent nine years as the director of athletics and girls varsity soccer coach at Christian Heritage

School in Trumbull, Conn. In both roles, John was integral in the development of new and fledgling programs, and increasing the participation of existing programs. He has coached successful soccer teams to New England Championships, League Championships, and New England tournaments, and been named Connecticut Prep Coach of the Year and National Coach of the Year (NCSAA).

John earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Gordon College, and his Master of Education with an Athletic Administration concentration from Springfield College.

Jill Egan

Jill also came to Westminster from The Village School of Naples, in Naples, Fla., where she served as a development associate since August 2021. Prior to that, Jill served as an events manager for a non-profit and the world’s leading hedge fund, as well as built her own small business. She has experience in all areas of fundraising and events management for non-profit organizations, particularly independent Christian schools.Jill earned her Bachelor of Arts from Gordon College.

Jill and John celebrated 19 years of marriage in June. They have three children: Maggie (16), Tessa (13), and John (9).

Kendra Sue Finch

While not a new face to Westminster, Kendra Sue Finch took on a new role for the 2022-23 academic year. Finch was named director of development for Westminster in June of 2022. During her 21 years of experience, Finch has taught high school and middle school Spanish and has served as an Ed Tech Coach in some of the most esteemed private schools in the state of Georgia. Upon returning home to Westminster, she has served on the Leadership Team, the Curriculum Committee, and the Advancement Committee, and she has led over 20 professional development workshops for teachers. In addition, she founded the New Faculty Mentorship Program, launched Westmister’s first ever Alumni Council, planned and rolled out the school’s 1:World program, and launched technology and innovation training initiatives for all faculty. She also successfully led Westminster’s accreditation efforts last September.

Additionally, many know Finch through her successful work with Westminster’s GenCyber program. Over the past three years, she has received and managed over $450,000 in grant funding from the NSA and the National Science Foundation to lead GenCyber professional development workshops for teachers in the CSRA. To date, Westminster is the only private K-12 school in the nation to have ever received a GenCyber grant. Westminster’s GenCyber Teacher Program has become one of the highest rated GenCyber programs in the nation under Finch’s leadership.

David Hanks Legacy Scholarship

On a beautiful, warm August morning, hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and well-wishers gathered to officially celebrate Westminster Schools of Augusta’s 50th year. The Opening Convocation ceremony was followed by a small luncheon for current and previous board members, previous heads of school, and faculty and staff who have served Westminster for 20 years or more. These faithful servants have dedicated so much of themselves to discipling students and building the Kingdom through Christ-centered education.

Even in such esteemed company, David Hanks stands out as an eminently faithful leader. Through the years, Hanks has been known to many as a mentor and friend, and he is often affectionately called “Mr. Westminster.” For over 40 years, he has worked tirelessly to advance the causes of the school, raise funds to make provision where needed, and offer a helping hand to countless members of the extended Westminster family.

On this day, it was only fitting that the school should honor David Hanks for his four decades of faithful service by unveiling The David Hanks Legacy Scholarship. Created with utmost affection by Westminster’s board of trustees, The David Hanks Legacy Scholarship has been established to ensure that the legacy of Mr. Hanks’ unmatched love and service for Westminster live on in perpetuity.

While introducing the scholarship on that special day, Dr. Shawn Brower said, “For 50 years God has sustained Westminster and provided incredible people who have sacrificially given of themselves in immeasurable ways so the school might flourish into what it is today. However, we would like to recognize one special individual for his 43 years of immense abiding love, deep sacrifice, bold action, courageous leadership, and prayerful, deliberate and thoughtful Christ-honoring action in the 80s, 90s and 2000s.”

Mr. Hanks has been a parent of two Westminster students, the board chairman, an avid fundraiser, a faithful prayer warrior, a wise mentor, and an encouraging and positive presence at school activities and events.

Established with the characteristics of our beloved Mr. Hanks in mind, The David Hanks Legacy Scholarship will be given annually to an academically thriving sophomore or junior who embodies the following of Hanks’ characteristics:

•An evident and transparent love of Westminster

•A missional, servant’s heart for those in and outside of the school

•A proud ambassador and champion of the school

•A student of authentic character who exhibits a consistently positive attitude

Students will be nominated by and voted for by faculty in the late spring of each year. The student selected will receive a $5,000 scholarship toward their Westminster tuition for the upcoming academic year.

If you would like to honor Mr. Hanks’ legacy by contributing to the David Hanks Legacy Scholarship, please visit https://www.wsa.net/GiveNow and choose to make a “Tribute” gift in honor of The David Hanks Legacy Scholarship, or you can mail a check that references the “David Hanks Legacy Scholarship” in the memo line.

It is our sincere hope that the establishment of this scholarship will point students to Christ through the testimony of David Hanks for many years to come. To God be the glory!

A Day Of Remembrance

by Dr. Shawn Brower, Head of School

us, in great humility, to thank our God with hearts of deep gratitude and praise for His wonderful provision. As we recognize that Westminster belongs to God and we serve Him as its stewards, it must lead us to a greater sense of dependence and reliance upon Him.

On June 20, 2023, the Westminster Schools of Augusta Board of Trustees, with great delight, voted to pay off the school’s remaining debt. This vote and the subsequent act of making final payment marked the first time in the school’s history that we could declare that we are debt free. In a year marked by numerous events honoring the school’s 50 years of ministry, this serves as the crescendo of our celebrations before entering into our 51st year.

While this certainly was the result of visionary leadership and biblical stewardship by the board of trustees, the guidance of the finance committee, the generosity of First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, the wise counsel of others, and the diligence of the school’s leaders, it is so much more.

This is yet again a reminder of our faithful covenant God who not only established our Westminster Schools of Augusta, but has seen fit to bring us to this point of celebration and remembrance. I say “remembrance” because the Lord has seen fit to bless us in countless ways over the years and has graciously smiled upon us. I say “remembrance” because, should we ever take our eyes off the Originator and Sustainer of all we are and all we have, then we might quickly resort to pride and forgetfulness, thinking that we have some personal reason to boast in our school, its reputation, and its successes.

As head of school, looking to launch us into the next 50 years of faithful and fruitful ministry, I would call on all of

May we never look around at the Westminster we love without lifting our eyes and hearts in deep adoration and praise to the one true God who saw fit more than 50 years ago to plant and establish this school here in Augusta. Such regular remembrance should lead us to a place of gratitude where we ask God for grace to become the school He envisions for our families and community and that we send more laborers into the world.

So may we first call on Him for more grace, as an act of faithful responsive obedience in following His commands, to become what He desires: a Christian school set apart to pursue what is good and beautiful and right in His sight as our God and King. Anything less will lead us, like the children of Israel, to be consumed by the influence of culture around us through the pursuit of lesser gods to worship. May we continually keep our gaze and affection on Christ!

So yes, we remember today as we celebrate and worship God for His great faithfulness to us. With great expectation and anticipation, we lean forward into His providential will for our school as we set our hope and hearts in Christ alone. So, with great boldness and confidence, let us all look to Christ, the chief Cornerstone and Shepherd of our Westminster Schools of Augusta, as we step into our 51st year of ministry. Corum Deo!

“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

2022-23 Arts in Review

Westminster’s Fine Arts Department had another amazing year of productions and performances. From Lower School’s first ever Arts Extravaganza to an outstanding performance of Middle and Upper School’s Disney’s High School Musical, there was something for everyone, no matter their age!

In October, the Drama Department hosted an Evening of Dinner Theatre centered around a performance of the murder mystery comedy CLUE. Westminster’s very own Chef Keith Boring catered the event.

CLUE placed second at the region One-Act Competition, and junior Arden Pantsari won Best Performance for portraying Mrs. Peacock at the state One-Act Competition.

Senior Abby Wells was one of 11 student artists accepted into the Morris Museum of Art’s Teen Show.

Mattie Drew (grade 8) and Ben Renshaw (grade 11) qualified for All-State Chorus.

Lower School held its first ever Art Extravaganza, celebrating our young artists and encouraging art skills appreciation.

Nine students placed at the Regional Literary competition.

Six students represented Westminster at the Agnes Markwalter Youth Art Competition. Arianna Iribhogbe and Tessa Egan placed first and third in their respective divisions.

Middle School Chorus earned the highest rating possible on performance and sightreading at GA Music Educators Association Large Group Performance Evaluation.

Disney’s High School Musical was a huge success, bringing together different groups of Westminster students by incorporating athletics into the production. Approximately 800 people attended the performance over four shows.

45 students participated in the second annual Lower School Westminster’s Got Talent.

Julia Finch, Abby Wells, and Bethany Williams hosted their senior AP Art show at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts.

Savannah Landrum (grade 11), Kayla Petrey (grade 11), Abigail Knight (grade 11), and Clara Baker (grade 11)were selected as winners in various categories in Augusta University’s Young Writers Contest.

Cynthia Drake (grade 9) and Ella Parker Whitcomb (grade 9) were selected as winners in the Morris Museum of Art’s Combining Voices Writing Contest.

Did you know?

Lower School art teacher Mrs. Morris is the artist behind two of the Art the Box decorated utility boxes around town. She painted the beautiful Cherokee Rose at the corner of Boy Scout Roadand Skinner Mill Road and Kayaking the Canal, which is located at the corner of Laney Walker Boulevard and R.A. Dent Boulevard.

Wildcats Year in Review

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Adam Lippe

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

Annie Speese Baker (’11)

BASEBALL 7-15*

Charlie Grinalds, Jacob Stone, Henry Wilkie - All Region

BOYS BASKETBALL 14-13*

Gavin Fox - All Region

GIRLS BASKETBALL 14-14*

GIAA AAA Sweet 16

Aimee Spurlock, India Williams - All Region

India Williams - All State

India Williams, Augusta Chronicle All-Area

Aimee Spurlock, Augusta Chronicle Honorable Mention

All-Area

CHEERLEADING

Lexi Bogdanow, Julia Finch, UCA All American

CLAY SHOOTING SPORTS

13th in GIAA State Meet

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

GIAA Region 4AAA Runner Up

Molly Bramhall, Maggie Egan, Joliene Romero - All Region

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

3rd in GIAA AAA State Meet

GIAA Region 4AAA Champions

Brooks Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Patrick Joiner, James King, Adam Lippe, Christian Vitacco - All Region

Lucas Johnson, Adam Lippe, Christian Vitacco - All State

Adam Lippe - Augusta Chronicle First Team All-Area

Lucas Johnson, Patrick Joiner, Christian VitaccoAugusta Chronicle Honorable Mention All-Area

Adam Lippe - GISA Region 4AAA Champion, GIAA State Champion

Aaron Johnson - Region 2AAA Coach of the Year

Brooks Johnson - Berry College

FOOTBALL 7-4 (8-MAN) *

GIAA 8-man State Final Four

GIAA Region 1 8-man Champions

Eli Daniel, Allen Grinalds, Levi Ketterman, Rader

Ketterman, Levi Murphy, All Region

Westminster Schools of Augusta

Allen Grinalds, Levi Murphey, All State

Allen Grinalds, GIAA Senior All Star

GOLF

3rd in GIAA Region 2AAA Tournament

12th in GIAA AAA State Tournament

BOYS SOCCER 20-1-1*

GIAA AAA State Champions

GIAA District 2AAA Champions

Creed Barrett, Jack Barrett, Eli Daniel, Caleb Franks, Watts Hitchcock, William Jeffords, All Region

Creed Barrett, Henry Campbell, Eli Daniel, William Jeffords, Caleb Franks, All State

William Jeffords, GIAA AAA Player of the Year

Shawn Brower, District 2AAA Coach of the Year

Eli Daniel, Covenant College

GIRLS SOCCER 5-13-1*

GIAA AAA State Tournament Quarterfinals

Libby Carter, Charlotte Patty, Joliene Romero, All

Region

Charlotte Patty, Joliene Romero, All State

BOYS SWIMMING

6th in GIAA AAA State Meet

Adam Lippe, Augusta Chronicle First Team All Area

Brock Hasten, Jack Durrell, Ben Scott, Matthew

Martin, Colin Nunziato, Abraham Daniel, Silas

Waller, Elijah Dawoud, Augusta Chronicle Honorable Mention All Area

GIRLS SWIMMING

GIAA AAA State Meet participants

Leah McReynolds, Caroline Beatty, Charlotte Patty, Marit Hoover, Augusta Chronicle Honorable Mention All Area

BOYS TENNIS 6-4*

GIAA Region 2AAA Runner Up

GIRLS TENNIS 5-5*

Brianna Baughman-Sophie Rice, GIAA Region 4AAA

Doubles Champions

Brianna Baughman & Sophie Rice (doubles), All Region

BOYS TRACK

5th in GIAA AAA State Meet

3rd in GIAA Region 4AAA

Lucas Johnson, GISA Region 4AAA 3200m Champion

Adam Lippe, GISA Region 4AAA 800m, 1600m

Champion, GISA State 800m, 1600m Champion

Lucas Johnson, Adam Lippe, All Region

Adam Lippe, All State

GIRLS TRACK

5th in GIAA Region 4AAA

VOLLEYBALL (JV)

0-10 (first year in competition)

*record includes post-season play

Providing for a Growing Athletic Program

One of the benefits of private, Christian education is the opportunity to participate in many activities that are not available to all students in public schools, often due to the sheer number of students vs. roster spots. At Westminster, we are proud to say that our students have ample opportunity to participate in athletic endeavors, and many of our students in the Middle and Upper Schools are two, or even three sport athletes.

With such strong commitment in our student body, and support from our Booster Club and community, we set out over a period of 15 months to make some significant improvements to our facilities to better serve our students, families, and guests.

Refinishing of the Upper School Gym Floor

Over the summer of 2022, the Upper School Gym floor was refinished and repainted. This provided a beautiful new home for Tebbs Court and for our basketball and volleyball teams to play.

Resodding of the Middle School Practice Field

This field had fallen into disrepair and was an unrealized benefit. With some sprinkler rerouting and careful work on the part of our groundskeepers, it has turned into a beautiful field for physical education classes and Middle School soccer practice. We have some exciting plans for this area in the future!

New Scoreboard

Competitive teams need a standout scoreboard, and now we have one! Thanks to the Booster Club and our friends at Coca-Cola, our Wildcats show off our wins in style.

New Activity Bus

While the new activity bus is used by the entire school for field trips, fine arts events, and other needs, it does fill a huge need in transporting our athletic teams to away games. We are so thankful to have this resource!

New Stadium Seating

Coming Summer 2023! Brand new stadium seats are coming to the home side of Wildcat Stadium this summer. You can look forward to more comfortable seating for your next game!

COMING SUMMER2023

Commencement

When you think about the differences between the lives of the students attending Westminster in the spring of 1973 and those graduating in May of 2023,the contrasts are stark. Students in 1973 couldn’t conceive of having a computer in their home, much less carrying one in their hand. The average cost of a gallon of gas was only 39 cents, compared to $3.99 today.

Think too, of the jobs that today’s students find themselves preparing for that didn’t even exist when Westminster began,like web analyst, app developer, genetic counselor, and cyber security specialist.

Nonetheless, this year’s graduating class still had much in common with students from 1973. The students were full of joy and gratitude, hope and excitement. They came from families who had sought a place of belonging that would instill more than just the knowledge that books, classrooms, and science labs could provide.

The class of 2023 held dreamers and seekers, athletes and scholars, artists and actors, though none were confined to just that role. Some had been together

since preschool, and some had only arrived in time for their senior year, but all had a place of belonging and significance with each other. On a beautiful May weekend they gathered together with their families and friends to worship together one last time as they celebrated baccalaureate and commencement.

Commencement signifies not the end of something, but the beginning. The class of 2023’s time at Westminster is at an end, but now they set out to discover what the Lord is calling them to do. They are going on to study subjects like biology, cyber security, philosophy, digital animation, theater, and so much more. They will be as close to Westminster as right up the street and as far away as New York, and eventually they will land wherever it is that God calls them. We know they will be taking the lessons they learned – in the classrooms, on the fields, on the stage, and all the places in between – out into the world to share God’s Word and be His light on their college campuses and beyond.

Congratulations, graduates. We can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for you.

2022-23 Valedictorian & Salutatorian

Creed Barrett - Valedictorian

Creed is a graduate with distinction and member of both the National Honor Society and National Beta Club. While in high school, Creed has been a four year member of the varsity boys Soccer team, winning All Region and All State honors, serving as captain his junior and senior years, and helping to bring home GIAA Soccer State Championship. He also played basketball for two years and football his senior year. Locally, he played club soccer and participated in a disc golf league throughout high school. In the classroom, Creed has achieved the highest numeric average in multiple classes, has maintained high honor roll status every semester, and has earned the designation of AP Scholar with Honor. Creed also served as the athletics and service chair on the Student Leadership Team during his junior and senior years. At his church, First Presbyterian, Creed volunteers in the children’s ministry, the audiovisual department, and as a small group leader. After graduation, Creed plans to attend the University of Georgia. Creed’s love for Jesus, his service to others, and his dedication and commitment to excellence are evident in all he does, and he will be greatly missed at Westminster.

Dylan Pryor - Salutatorian

Dylan is a graduate with distinction and member of both the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club. Dylan has been an active participant in the Fine Arts Department during his time at Westminster, being recognized as a President’s List Scholar in the International Thespian Society, a graduate in the National Speech and Debate Association, and this year’s Excellence in Theater Award winner. On the stage, he has wowed us as Jack Kelly in Newsies, made us laugh as Colonel Mustard in Clue, and portrayed many other characters over the years with skill and charisma.

In the classroom, Dylan has been awarded numerous accolades including highest average in multiple classes, four gold medals on the National Latin Exam, and a book award on the CAMWS Latin Translation Exam. In the community, Dylan has volunteered in various campus improvement projects and a food stand operation. After graduation, Dylan plans to attend the University of Georgia and major in History. Dylan’s quick wit, sense of humor, and thoughtful contributions to many aspects of student life will be greatly missed around campus.

Class of 2023 College Matriculation

Name Committed to:

Tyler Abercrombie Clemson University

Creed Barrett University of Georgia

Caroline Beatty Clemson University

Bria Rae Bentley Georgia College & State University

Libby Carter University of Georgia

Eli Daniel Covenant College

Myles Davis Augusta University

Catherine Farr Furman University

Julia Finch Augusta University

Anna Bray Franks Samford University

Thomas Goley Clemson University

Allen Grinalds Jr University of Georgia

Eric Gu Fordham University

Kenley Hanna University of South Carolina

Molly Hanna Samford University

Colby Hawes Clemson University

Christopher Hernandez Kennesaw State University

Hayes Hinson Augusta University

Brooks Johnson Berry College

Jack Massey Jr Georgia Southern University

Leah McReynolds Augusta University

Levi Morris Augusta University

Chapman Murphey Augusta University

Bret Petrey Augusta University

Baynham Phail Kennesaw State University

Brady Poss Kennesaw State University

Dylan Pryor University of Georgia

Emerson Puch Lincoln Electric Trade School

Lllie Senter Georgia College & State University

Tyler Smith Augusta University

Jacob Stone University of Mississippi

Isaiah Thomas Augusta University

Emily Weaver University of Georgia

Abby Wells Clemson University

Jack West Mercer University

Bethany Williams Berry College

Garrett Witten Augusta University

Distinguished Alumni Award

Frank O’Neill entered Westminster in the fall of 1974 as a sophomore, just two years after Westminster was founded. At that time, Westminster only went up to grade 10, but an additional grade was being added each year to build a full high school program. As a result, O’Neill was in Westminster’s inaugural graduating class in 1977, and he graduated as Westminster’s first valedictorian. While at Westminster, he played soccer, basketball, and baseball, and also served as the president of Westminster’s Student Council.

After graduating from Westminster, O’Neill attended Augusta College, now known as Augusta University, where he majored in Biology and Education. Upon graduating from college, he was hired at Hephzibah High School, where he taught Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology, and coached softball.

In 1988, O’Neill received an appointment to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. where he began his career as a Supervisory Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During his career with the FBI he worked to combat international drug trafficking in Bogota, Colombia; coordinated national and international terrorism investigations; and served as the national coordinator for covert operations for counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and criminal investigations.

After retiring from the FBI in 2014, O’Neill went to work for Discover Financial Services conducting physical and information security assessments of their third-party vendors across the globe. In 2021, he was hired as the managing director for cybersecurity by a security focused consulting firm in Washington, DC, and he recently conducted security assessments during the World Cup Games in Qatar at the request of the Qatari government.

In coming full circle and never forgetting his roots, O’Neill is still actively involved with Westminster

by assisting his niece, Kendra Sue Finch, with Westminster’s GenCyber Program, in which he serves as a cybersecurity expert and field experience storyteller.

O’Neill currently lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Nina. They attend the District Church where they lead a couples small group. O’Neill also leads a men’s group and serves as a counselor each summer at Camp Hope in Dahlonega, Ga. O’Neill and his wife have two grown sons who are serving their country in the Coast Guard and the U.S. Army. Both of his sons are married and have given him and his wife the gift of four grandchildren.

As O’Neill spoke to graduates at this year’s commencement ceremony, he emphasized the importance of being a lifelong learner, and how Westminster set him on that path early in his life.

“When I arrived at Westminster I was a young man who lacked confidence and showed no potential for leadership, but that all changed at Westminster,” said O’Neill. “I am so thankful for those who invested in me.”

Named Scholarship Recipients

Michael J. Cave Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor the life of Michael J. Cave, a former Westminster student who had a radiant smile, loved people well, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. During his life, Michael made friends easily. He was always ready to give a word of encouragement to those around him and his life made a positive impact on those he encountered. Michael’s early home going is a reminder that our lives are but a vapor, and what really matters is knowing that our eternity is secure in the hands of Jesus Christ.

This scholarship is given each year to a Middle or Upper School boy who positively serves and influences his community, setting an example for others. The recipient of this scholarship will be a young man who enjoys life and is industrious and diligent, not afraid to work hard. The recipient is approachable and is sought out by others because they enjoy his company.

The 2024 recipent of the Michael J. Cave Memorial Scholarship is James Kassner, Class of 2024. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Kassner.

Matthew Clark Memorial Scholarship

The Matthew Clark Memorial Scholarship was established by the friends and family of Matthew Clark as a way to honor God and remember Matthew, a young man who loved life and also loved the Lord.This scholarship is given each year to a senior who applies himself/herself academically, participates in athletics, and is growing spiritually.

The 2024 recipent of the Matthew Clark Memorial Scholarship is Brianna Baughman, Class of 2024. Brianna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baughman.

Rosemary Lester Memorial Scholarship

The Rosemary Lester Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life of Rosemary Lester, a beloved English teacher at Westminster who loved her students well and followed the Lord faithfully. Her friends and family established this scholarship to honor Mrs. Lester’s memory and to bring glory to God.

This scholarship is awarded each year to a rising 8th grade student who loves literature, applies himself/herself in the English classroom, and is sensitive to spiritual issues.

The 2024 recipent of the Rosemary Lester Memorial Scholarship is Sheridan Hudson, Class of 2024. Sheridan is the daughter of of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hudson.

Betty Gene Lovingood Scholarship

The Betty Gene Lovingood Scholarship was established in 1989 in honor of Mrs. Lovingood’s many years of teaching at Westminster and to commemorate her love for educating young children both at Westminster and at First Presbyterian Church.

This scholarship is given each year to a kindergarten student who demonstrates a strong Christian witness, academic potential, and general maturity.

The 2024 recipent of the Betty Gene Lovingood Scholarship is Adelaide Jessee, Class of 2036. Adelaide is the daughter of of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jessee.

Elliiott Edgars Hamilton Rivers Memorial Scholarship

The Elliot Edgars Hamilton Rivers Memorial Scholarship was founded by Elliott’s friends and family, and by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cary Rivers. Through this scholarship, the family desires to honor God and to remember the life of their beloved son. Elliott was a boy who loved the Lord and pursued life with vigor. He cultivated his passions of playing soccer, playing the piano, and building deep friendships. This scholarship is given each year to an established Westminster student who applies himself/herself academically, participates in Westminster athletics, and is growing spiritually through active involvement in his/her church.

The 2024 recipent of the Elliiott Edgars Hamilton Rivers Memorial Scholarship is Caleb Franks, Class of 2024. Caleb is the son of Rev. and Mrs. John Franks.

Aquilla Smith and Dr. Richard N. Moss Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor the lives of Aquilla Smith, a founding board member of Westminster Schools of Augusta, and Dr. Moss, a caring physician who served our community well.

Thisscholarshipisgiveneachyeartoarisingjunioror seniorwhodemonstratesaninterestinscienceand/or themedicalfield,andisagreatstudentwhohasshowna desiretoserveandhelpothers.”

The2024recipentoftheAquillaSmithandDr.Richard N.MossMemorialScholarshipisLaurenHobbs,Classof 2026.LaurenisthedaughterofDr.RebeccaHobbs and Dr. R Harold Hobbs, Jr.

Virginia Jarrel Williamson Memorial Scholarship

The Virginia Jarrel Williamson Scholarship was established in 1983 to honor the life and achievements of Ginny Williamson, a former Westminster student who passed away in 1981. Ginny demonstrated great academic talent, and she distinguished herself as an excellent student during her academic career at Westminster. This scholarship is given each year to a Lower School student who demonstrates scholarship, achievement, and Christian citizenship.

The 2024 recipent of the Virginia Jarrel Williamson Memorial Scholarship is Scarlett Kalohi, Class of 2032. Scarlett is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Kalohi.

Frank Yu Scholarship Award

This scholarship was established in 2020 in memory of Frank Yu’s life and achievements. Frank Yu, a graduate of the Class of 2020, demonstrated strong mathematical and analytical skills and became known among his teachers for his love of math, and his kind, caring, reliable, focused, and funny personality. Frank intended to pursue a degree from the University of Rochester in optics, a multidisciplinary study rooted in physics, electrical engineering, chemistry, and materials science.

This scholarship is awarded each year to the three highest achievers in math, physics, and chemistry who are entering their senior year at Westminster.

The 2024 recipents of the Frank Yu Scholarship Award are Blake Peacock, Class of 2025, Abigail Knight, Class of 2024 and Cassie Joiner, Class of 2024.

Blake is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Lamar Peacock. Abigail is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Knight. Cassieis the daughter of Dr. Laura Lee Joiner and Mr. Robert Joiner.

Alumni News

1988

Brian Laughlin and his wife Angela are the proud parents of sons Jackson, age 18, and Jonathan, age 16. The family resides in Wilsonville, Alabama, where Brian is a Specialty Products Sales Manager for Thompson Tractor Company.

1989

In 2019 Ryan Lutz took a position at Augusta Technical College, teaching composition and literature, and began doing some freelance writing, most often for Augusta Magazine and Athens Magazine. In 2022 he and his wife, Tracy (Westminster’s Middle School principal), became emptynesters. Jonathan ‘19 finished his undergraduate studies at Georgia College and State University, where he will stay for his master’s in accounting; Reagan ‘21 is a junior kinesiology major at Augusta University and is pursuing occupational therapy school; and Connor ‘22 just completed his freshman year at the University of North Georgia.

1998

Joseph Lutz celebrated his 20th year in education with the 202223 school year. In his career

he has taught grades 5-12 with stints at Augusta Christian, the Richmond County school system, Heritage Academy, and Augusta Preparatory Day School where he is currently the English Department chair. Among many milestones, he was a coach for the back-to-back-to-back State Literary champions.

2000

Kathryn (Haburchak) Brown and her husband, Nick, recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary! They live in Marietta, GA, and are the proud parents of two boys, Hudson, age 8, and Wyatt, age 5. Kathryn is a Product Manager with Home Depot and enjoys volunteering with her children’s school and sports activities.

2002

In 2020, after nine years as the owner and principal of Layman College Consulting, Elease (Saxon) Layman closed her business in order to focus more fully on homeschooling her two children, Mark, age11, and Faye, age 9, and to support her husband Matt who is a Software Architect for Included Health. Elease is also in her fourth year of service as treasurer and chair of the Budget & Finance Committee at her church, New Hope OPC.

2004

After graduating with his Masters in Theological Studies from Grimke Seminary in December of 2022, Brad Hillman transitioned from teaching and coaching to a full time pastoral position in Buford, Georgia. His new role is Pastor of Connections where he oversees the assimilation of the covenant members of Emmaus Church. Brad and his wife Karen are parents to Brody, Bryce, Taysum, and Wesley.

2006

Ben Hastings spent 2016-2018 in Ukraine as part of the OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, focused on seeing a

peaceful resolution to the 20142022 conflict. Ben currently resides in Minnesota and completed his MBA at Hamline University in 2021. He is a software product manager and currently leads a team of US and offshore employees developing analytics and reporting tools within a software suite.

2010

First time parents Mary Francis (McGahee) and Christopher Ryals welcomed son James Perry (JP) in February of 2022.

Katelyn (Rimer) Ross wrote and published a women’s expository devotional and two children’s books last year. She and her husband Adam have a three year old son named August and reside in Hampton, Virginia.

2012

Lindsay Williamson graduated from medical school at the University of South CarolinaColumbia in May of 2023. She will be starting ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Georgia this summer.

Alumni News continued

2013

Wesley Maddox has completed a tremendous educational career. Wesley earned a BS in Systems Biology and a MS in Statistics from Case Western University. He earned a MS in Data Science from Cornell University and a PhD in Machine Learning from New York University. Along the way he earned several awards, including a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, and a NYU Data Science PhD Fellowship, and published four articles. Wesley is currently employed as a Quantitative Analyst for Jump Trading LLC in New York.

2015

Brielle Smith graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in May 2023 with her MD. She will be pursuing a career in Neurology and will be completing her four year residency at MUSC beginning in July.

2016

Christy (Newton) Epps graduated from the University of Georgia in 2020 with a BS in Public Health. She is currently attending the University of South Carolina-

Aiken, pursuing a nursing degree. Christy married her best friend and college sweetheart Josh in May of 2021.

Jackson Rivers graduated from the University of West Georgia in 2019 and answered the call into ministry, accepting a youth pastor position at Ephesus Baptist Church in Villa Rica, Georgia. He received a Master of Divinity Degree from Liberty University in 2022. Jackson currently serves as the Director of Student Ministry at Thomson First United Methodist Church. Jackson and his wife Erica have been married for four years and celebrated the birth of their first child, Emma, in 2022.

2017

Julia (Pruitt) Kershner married high school sweetheart and classmate Noah Kershner after their college graduations (Clemson University and the University of Georgia, respectively). The Kershners currently live in Atlanta where Julia works in graphic design and marketing and Noah works for Reformed University Fellowship at Georgia Tech, a ministry they both love to serve together.

2018

Charis (Puckett) Barnett married Andrew Barnett on August 6, 2022. She recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a MS in Speech-Language Pathology. Charis and Andrew live in Augusta with their dog, Dolly.

2021

Cara Chiswell currently works as a social media intern for a professional Overwatch team, the Washington Justice, in Washington DC. She attends George Mason University with an expected graduation date of May 2024.

2016 Rod Bayliss, III

Westminster alum Rod Bayliss, III (‘16) was named a 2022 Hertz Fellow in May of 2022. Bayliss is currently working on his Ph.D. at the University of California Berkeley. He is a power electronics researcher who is designing more efficient and power-dense electronics, a step toward reducing the world’s dependence on fossil fuels.

Bayliss received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. While a student at MIT, he developed new kinds of inductors, which store energy. He also focused on power electronics design during internships at Apple Inc, Tesla, and SpaceX.

Westminster is proud of the amazing work that Rod is doing, and we can’t wait to see what he accomplishes in the future!

GOAL at Westminster

Georgia’s GOAL Scholarship is a truly remarkable program provided to Georgians by our elected officials. In exchange for contributions to Georgia GOAL, Georgia taxpayers receive a 100% state income tax credit. In essence, you get to direct where your state income tax money goes!

By contributing your tax dollars to Georgia GOAL and selecting Westminster Schools of Augusta as your recipient school, you help maximize financial assistance for deserving families who might not otherwise be able to afford the cost of a Westminster education. The Georgia GOAL scholarship program helps families with children enrolled in public schools or just entering kindergarten make the move to Westminster where they can receive an excellent Christian education.

Westminster currently has over 75 students receiving scholarships through Georgia GOAL, and these students are helping to shape our school by contributing to our academic, athletic, and fine arts programs. In turn, Westminster gets the opportunity to shepherd the hearts of these families as we welcome them into a loving, Christian community.

When a student receives a GOAL scholarship at Westminster, it covers not just one year, but their entire time as part of the Westminster family. We never want cost to be an impediment to any family staying at Westminster.

Your Georgia GOAL contributions are vital to the health of our community. If you have made a GOAL contribution to Westminster in the past, thank you. It truly makes a difference in the lives of many!

Pledging is not yet open for the 2024 tax year, but we encourage you to be in prayer about your opportunity. We will notify our community when pledges open for 2024.

2022-2023 (90 Contributors)

$320,000 = 75 Students receiving Financial Aid

2023-2024 (77 Contributors)

$407,000 = 82 Students receiving Financial Aid

*Earmarked GA state income tax to Westminster to offer scholarships for qualifying students.

2022-23 Supporters

Dear Friends,

It has been my sincere honor and pleasure to serve as Westminster’s Director of Development this year, and I want to thank all of you who made Westminster a priority in your giving as we celebrated our 50th year. When I was asked to take on this role in July of 2022, I prayed that God would give me a theme that I could use to guide our giving efforts throughout the year. After weeks of prayer, the theme the Lord gave me was “Here we raise our Ebenezer’’.

This past year was dedicated to declaring, remembering, and celebrating the Lord’s faithfulness to Westminster throughout the past 50 years. From Opening Convocation to the State of the School Family Picnic in May, each event has been a time for Westminster to come together, as one community of believers, to raise our Ebenezer and celebrate God’s abundant goodness to us as we declare, “Thus far, the Lord has helped us”.

But, God was not only faithful in the past. He has continued to pour out His blessings on Westminster through the generosity of His people. We are so grateful for our community that has once again

generously supported our school in a myriad of ways. Your contributions to the Georgia GOAL Scholarship program, your business sponsorships, and your gifts to the Westminster Fund have helped to solidify this year as one of Westminster’s best giving years in history. Thank you for believing in the work that we are doing. Thank you for partnering with us as we raise up a generation of students who are rooted in the transformative power of the Gospel. Thank you for believing in our mission and for allowing us to expand the reach of our mission through your financial giving.

We are humbled by your support, and we would like to ask you to continue supporting Westminster as we move forward into the next 50 years, believing in Christ’s name that Westminster’s best years are yet to come.

With utmost gratitude,

1972 Society

Founder’s Circle

Dr. and Mrs. Shawn M. Brower

Construction Services Group

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hock III

Dr. and Mrs. Sean Lynch

Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Malzer

Master Buick GMC/Master Chevrolet Pollard Lumber Company

Dr. Mark Snoddy and Mrs. Mary Charles Snoddy `05

Kendra Sue Finch Director of Institutional Advancement

Head of School’s Circle

Mr. and Mrs. Jordan G. Collier

The Duckworth Family

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Hanks

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hock Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson

Miss Kay Lovingood `80

Dr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Pantsari

Drs. Amanda and Lamar Peacock

Cornerstone Circle

Augusta Pediatric Associates

Augusta Smilecare

Dr. and Mrs. Vince Brawley

Comprehensive Dentistry of Augusta

Dr. George Lazari and Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Lazari `04

Oak Film Company

Rogers & Andrews Orthodontics

STIFEL

Wayne’s Service All

Mr. and Mrs. John Weaver

Stone Pillar Club

AOPI Orthotics & Prosthetics

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Booker

Boyd Family Dentistry

Dr. Joel Brawley

Dr. and Mrs. Allan Campbell

The Cates Family

Greenbrier Family Dental

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kline

Dr. and Mrs. Joshua Lane

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Scott

Stafford Nut & Bolt

South State Bank

The Bradley School

Wifesaver

Wildcat Pack

Alpha Development & Residential, Inc

Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Baker III

Dr. Eman Kaldas-Bassali and Dr. Reda Bassali

CB Architects

Col. and Mrs. James Clifford

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan C. Dawkins

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Durrell

Fat Mans Mill Cafe

Fidelity Charitable

Mr. Charlie Finch and Kendra Sue Finch `94

Dr. and Mrs. Stan Finch

Drs. Margaret and Charles Green

Dr. Christopher Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kilchenstein

Mr. and Mrs. Byrd P. McGahee

Meybohm Commercial Properties

Dr. and Mrs. Jerry A. Miller Jr.

Mulherin Lumber Company

Queensborough Bank & Trust

Drs. Mindy W. and Brian K. Stansfield

Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. Swierski

Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Watts

Dr. and Mrs. Jeremy Wells

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher L. White

Friends of Westminster

Spirit Rock

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Barinowski

Mr. Michael Bui and Mrs. Lindsay J. Bui `02

Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Cranford

Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Cundey III

Mr. Kenneth L. Farmer III `92

Gage Construction Consulting

Generosity Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Mike K. Hearon Sr.

Dr. and Mrs. Frederick C. House

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Hughes

Mrs. Sabrina Ingraham `12

Mr. Austin Jackson Esq. `01

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Jeffords

Dr. Laura Lee Joiner `92 and Mr. Robert Joiner `92

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Joiner

Mr. Jewitt S. Kitchens, Sr.

Dr. and Mrs. Clinton E. Massey

Dr. and Mrs. John W. P. Oliver

Mrs. Jennifer Patterson

Mr. Levi Anderson Pollard VI `02

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rhoden

SABI Japanese Food LLC

Drs. Laura and Adam Scott

Lt. and Mrs. Christopher Smith `94

Mr. and Mrs. James Stafford

Westmoreland Family Dental

Blue and White

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Adams

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Adams

Ms. Cheryl Allen

Lt Col and Mrs. Ethan Andrews

AP Wealth Management

Dr. and Mrs. Lee H. Baker, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Beatty

Dr. Robyn W. Black `96 and Mr. Matthew Black

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Boname

Dr. and Mrs. William Boyd `04

Mr. and Mrs. W. Breck Brigham, Jr.

Mrs. Dorothy H. Bryan `92

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Buchanan

Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Campbell

MAJ Katrina L. Cheek

Dr. and Mrs. Steve Chiswell

Christopher J. Hudson LLC

Mr. and Mrs. William Clem

Mr. Nathan Cockfield and Dr. Christy Cockfield

Miss Sarah McMillan Coleman `07

Dr. Charles H. Coleman, Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Collier, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Corley

Mrs. Joyce M. Daniel

Mr. and Mrs. Zelwin Davis

Mr. and Mrs. William Davis

Mrs. Abbey Deves

Dr. Jennifer Drake

Mrs. Sally Philpot Drennan `79

Dr. Paige Drew

Dr. Anna Kay Duckworth and Mr. Patrick Duckworth

Miss Christal Duggan

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Dyches

Mr. and Mrs. Josh Edmonds

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Mr. and Mrs. William H. Eubank, Jr.

Ferrell Lighting and Design, Inc

Mrs. Tacy Fleury

Mrs. L. Bates Folley

Rev. and Mrs. John Franks

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Freeman

Mr. and Mrs. David Freeman

Friends of Fine Arts (FOFA)

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Frost

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Goley

Dr. Siera Gollan and Mr. Daniel Gollan

Mr. and Mrs. David Grimm

Lt. Col. Allen Grinalds and Mrs. Mimi Grinalds `97

Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Hadwin

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hamilton

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Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Hanna

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Mr. and Mrs. Chase W. Ingram

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Col. and Mrs. Ryan Janovic

Mr. Brown Johnson and Mrs. Katherine Johnson `00

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Dr. and Mrs. C. Barrett Jones

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jordan

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Mr. and Mrs. David Kalohi

Mrs. Juanita M. Kasiah

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kassner

Mr. Kelvin Kelly `95 and Mrs. Shannon Roberts-Kelly

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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew King

Ms. Laura Kline

Mr. William Knapik and Mrs. Lucy P. Knapik `05

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Mr. and Mrs. Russ Lahodny

Lambert Logistics Corporation

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Dr. and Mrs. Kristopher N. Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Julian A. Lively II

Dr. and Mrs. William Lopez

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Lutz `89

Mrs. Haleigh Swierski Mahaffey `12

Drs. Jennifer and John Massey

Mr. and Mrs. Zollie Maynard

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Mr. and Mrs. Rahkein McLean

The Honorable Carla W. McMillian `91 and Mr. Lance

McMillian

Mr. Christopher Meikrantz and Mrs. Danielle Meikrantz `97

Mr. and Mrs. Julio Mojica

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Dr. Ashley Oleszewski and Mr. Ryan Oleszewski

Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Oliver `91

Mr. Trent O’Neill `91

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Miss Brittany Patterson

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Mr. and Mrs. John C. Petrey

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Mr. and Mrs. Noah Reeves

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Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rice, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Rich

Mr. Robert Rihl

Dr. Ashley Roach

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Ms. Shirley Schlessinger

Schwab Charitable

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Seepe

Mrs. Katrina H. Selby

Mr. and Mrs. Chad C. Shaver

Dr. and Mrs. Stanley T. Smith Jr.

Mr. Gene Striker

The Progressive Insurance Foundation

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Mr. Allen Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson

Mr. Matt Tracy and Mrs. Katie Tracy `95

Mr. Emmett Turner and Mrs. Kathryn T. Turner `99

Mr. Brooks Vinson and Mrs. Caitlin D. Vinson `06

Drs. Linda and Michael Vitacco

Mr. and Mrs. William Watson

Ms. Rachel Weeks

Mrs. Joyce Weigle

Dr. and Mrs. William P. Westmoreland, Sr.

Mr. Seth White

Dr. Michael Whitlow `07 & Mrs. Claire E. Whitlow `07

Mr. Andrew Michael Whittaker `08

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Wiggins

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Willis

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Wilson

Ms. Cara Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Wright

Partner

Ms. Katy C. Aliff

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Miss Julia Andrews `21

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CPT and Mrs. Ebenezer Ayettey

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Miss Kaleigh Bakeman `21

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Barrett

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Mrs. Monica Best

Mr. and Mrs. K. Tucker Blackmon

Ms. Beth Blackwell

Ms. Cortney Blankenship

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Drs. Lucy-Marie and Chadwick Brantley

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Brinson

Mr. and Mrs. D. Andrew Bryan

Ms. Tonya Carpenter

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carson

Mr. and Mrs. Cameron B. Carter

Mrs. Rachel Daniel

Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Dawoud

Mr. Nathan DeJong `95

Miss Virginia Ellen Dent `07

Mrs. Leigh Devine

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Diehl

Mr. Thomas J. Drake III

Ducktails Pediatric Therapy and Wellness

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Duggan

Mr. and Mrs. John Egan

Dr. and Mrs. John Farr

Mr. Andy Finch `92 and Mrs. Jennifer B. Finch `92

Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Fox

Dr. and Mrs. Anders Gardestig

Mrs. Connie Gates

Ms. Heather Godfrey

Mr. and Mrs. R. Craig Ham

Mr. and Mrs. Erik P. Hammarlund, II

Mrs. Rachel Hansen

Mrs. Farrah Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hartenburg

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip E. Hedge

Mr. Chris Hitchcock and Mrs. Kelly W. Hitchcock `92

Mr. and Mrs. Kent M. Hood

Mr. and Mrs. Clester Hornsby

Mrs. Amber Jackson

Ms. Amy Jenkins

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jessee

Dr. and Mrs. Barry Jordan

Dr. Fanta Kasiah and Mr. Daniel Simpkins `94

Mr. Paul S. Kassner `22

Mr. Bruce G. Kitchen

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan C. Knight

Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Lamar

Mr. and Mrs. Casey Lambert

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Larson

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lippe

Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ashton Lively III

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Long, III

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Long

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Loop

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Lovas

Mr. and Mrs. Alton J. Lovingood

Mr. Jonathan Steven Lutz `19

Mr. Philip C. Lutz `22

Miss Reagan Lutz `21

Drs. Maria and Rodolfo Machado

Ms. Karen McConnell

Ms. Berdena McGhee

Ms. Cynthia McGhee

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel M. McGowan

Mr. Bellinger P. Moody and Ms. Tomika Moody

Miss Eliza McNeill Morris `21

Ms. Ashley Mosley

Mrs. Meagan S. Murray `10

Mr. and Mrs. Lenson Neal

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Nunziato

Mr. and Mrs. Alex O’Neill Jr.

Miss Anna Owens

Miss Mallory Owens

Dr. Angelletta Payne and Mr. Christopher Payne

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Pollard III `97

Mr. and Mrs. Daron T. Pope

Mrs. Colletta Portis

Miss Chandler Potts

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pritchett

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Puckett

Mrs. Janice Rehder

Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Rodgers-Gates `96

Mr. and Mrs. Jonel Romero

Mr. and Mrs. D. Allen Saxon Jr.

Dr. Jennie Scoggins and Mr. Jeremy Scoggins

Ms. Chrystal P. Senter

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Sharkey

Ms. Beulah Smith

Ms. Dorena Smith

Mrs. Kristie Peace Smith

Starr W. Snead

Mrs. John L. Spurlock

Dr. Melissa Stone and Mr. Brandon Stone

Mrs. Ramona Story

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ogden Tabb, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Thompson

Mrs. Carlee Thorson

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Turner

Mrs. Rebecca Anne Vaughn `07

Mr. and Mrs. Micah Waldecker

Ms. Kayla Walden

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin S. Waller

Mr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell Welborn

Mrs. Karen Wells

Mrs. Sissy Wheeler

Mr. and Mrs. Chris White

Mr. George W. Williams II

Mr. and Mrs. Brandon K. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Winhoven

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Zhang

WestminsterSchoolsofAugusta

2022-23BoardofTrustees

JohnWeaver,Chair

J.JordanPierce,ViceChair

JonDawkins,Treasurer

AimeeLynch,Secretary

Members

MatthewAitken

VictorBakerIII

ChristopherBooker

Dr.WilliamBoyd

TonyaDavis

Dr.AdamHoover

PatriceJohnson

KelvinKelly

Dr. Joshua Lane

KurtMalzer

NancyMiller

ByrdP.McGahee

ExOfficioMembers

Dr.ShawnBrower

Rev.JohnFranks

EmeritusMember

DavidH.Hanks,J.D.

Administration

ShawnM.Brower,HeadofSchool

CindyW.Bramhall,UpperSchoolPrincipal

WilliamE.Clem,DirectorofFinance

JillC.Egan,DirectorofAdmissions

JohnO.Egan,DirectorofAthletics

KendraSue,Finch,DirectorofInstitutionalAdvancement

TracyS.Lutz,MiddleSchoolPrincipal

JohnC.Petrey,LowerSchoolPrincipal

KatrinaH.Selby,DirectorofMarketingand Communications

Westminster Schools of Augusta 2023-2024 Calendar

12-14 MS/US Exams

15 MS/US Exam Make Up Day

15 LS – No School