Archways – St. Andrew's Celebrates 75 Years

ST. ANDREW’S CELEBRATES

75 YEARS

Excerpted from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Day School’s first school calendar, 1947

THOUGHTS FROM KEVIN

ver the past year, I’ve had the privilege of attending St. Andrew’s alumni events in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Denver, and Nashville and at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.

I’m always impressed by our alumni, not just in terms of the careers they’ve pursued, but by the type of people they’ve become. St. Andrew’s alumni are leaders in their communities and in their commitment to giving back. Many of them lead lives of “success,” but more importantly, they lead lives of significance. What they’re doing matters.

Seventy-five years ago, St. Andrew’s founders emphasized that the students needed “to make the school their own.” It may seem unusual that the school’s leadership would issue such an invitation to a group of children under the age of 12. Then again, the first newspaper advertisement for St. Andrew’s promoted it as a school that would “dare teach the child how to think instead of what to think.”

Our 3,200 alumni are proof of the value of a St. Andrew’s education. When families considering St. Andrew’s ask me why they should choose our school, I describe our achievements, signature programs, and sense of community, but I point to our alumni as the most compelling example of what the St. Andrew’s experience truly means.

As we look ahead to our next 75 years, I’m thankful to our alumni for representing us so well, for the lessons they teach me every day, and for making St. Andrew’s Episcopal School their own.

Kevin Lewis, Head of School

“THE STUDENTS NEED THE FIRST MONTH TO MAKE THE SCHOOL THEIR OWN.”

ST. ANDREW’S ALUMNI AND CURRENT FACULTY WITH KEVIN LEWIS ARE Hannah Kitchings King ’78, Scott Albert Johnson ’88, Taylor Morse Davis ’99, and Addison Sharp ’17.

GAZING THROUGH ARCHWAYS

Published in 1947, the first brochure describing St. Andrew’s Episcopal Day School noted, “The creative potential in our youth is our greatest asset.”

In the following pages, you’ll find examples of the results of St. Andrew’s 75-year investment in nurturing that creative potential. You’ll meet alumni who are using their creativity to better our world; faculty whose creative teaching not only informs, but also inspires their students; and families who share their creative talents as St. Andrew’s volunteer leaders.

Looking back at that 1947 brochure, it’s amazing how far St. Andrew’s has come, yet how relevant the founders’ vision for the school remains. As we celebrate St. Andrew’s 75th anniversary, we’re also looking ahead to the next 75 years. The creativity St. Andrew’s celebrates today will be an example that inspires the St. Andrew’s community of 2097 and beyond.

ON THE COVER

The annual May Day celebration, including the wrapping of the maypole, is one of St. Andrew’s most beloved traditions.

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Celebrating 75 Years of Setting the Standard

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The Next Generation of Saints

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The Write Idea

38 Making a Way in the World

78 Alumni Updates

C ONTENTS

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STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS

EDITOR

Emily Gordon ’94

CONTRIBUTING

EDITORS

Stephanie Garriga

Marlo Kirkpatrick

Crystal Skelton

DESIGNER

Alecia Porch

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Robby Followell

Daniel Roers

Blair White

If you have a story idea or comment for Archways, please contact Emily Gordon, editor, at gordone@gosaints.org

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ST. ANDREW’S RANKED # 1 IN MISSISSIPPI

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL IS THE #1 PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOL IN MISSISSIPPI AND RANKS AMONG THE TOP 6% OF ALL PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE.

The ranking comes from Niche, a private organization that annually ranks every K-12 school in the United States. Niche’s 2023 rankings included almost 100,000 schools and districts nationwide.

Niche ranked St. Andrew’s #143 of 2,594 private K-12 schools in America.

St. Andrew’s was the only private K-12 school in Mississippi ranked among the top 500 nationally; the highest ranking by another Mississippi private K-12 school was #579.

ST. ANDREW’S RANKINGS

• Top 6% of All Private K-12 Schools in America

Mississippi Rankings

• #1 Private K-12 School in Mississippi

• #1 Private High School in Mississippi

• #1 Best College Prep Private High School in Mississippi

• #1 Best Christian High School in Mississippi

• #1 STEM High School in Jackson Metro Area

• #2 STEM High School in Mississippi

CRITERIA

Academics • Quality of faculty

Teacher/student ratio • Diversity College prep • Sports programs

Clubs and extracurricular opportunities

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2022

May 27, 2022, was a day of celebration as 60 graduates and their families gathered on the shores of Lake Sherwood Wise to celebrate their transitions from St. Andrew’s students to St. Andrew’s newest alumni.

Class of 2022 graduates pictured left: Morgan Chambers, Isabella Flores, Dami Oluwatade, and pictured right: Hannah Grace Kerr

GRADS GOING PLACES

The members of the Class of 2022 are pursuing their dreams at colleges and universities nationwide.

Baylor University

Brescia University

Colorado School of Mines

Duke University

Emerson College (2)

Fordham University

Hendrix College

Hinds Community College (3)

Holmes Community College

Howard University

Lehigh University

Lipscomb University

Louisiana State University

Mississippi State University (4)

New York University

Pepperdine University

Rhodes College

Rice University

Seton Hall University

Spelman College

Texas A&M University

Texas Christian University

Tulane University of Louisiana

The University of Alabama (2)

University of Alabama in Huntsville

University of Arkansas (2)

University of Georgia

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Mississippi (11)

University of Missouri

University of Notre Dame

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of Southern California

University of Southern Mississippi

University of Virginia

University of Wisconsin

Washington and Lee University

William Penn University

Xavier University of Louisiana

Yale University

One graduate is taking a gap year.

McKenna Wheatley ’22

AND THE AWARD GOES TO…

The outstanding achievements of St. Andrew’s students were recognized on Honors Day 2022. Among all the accomplished students, four stand out, meriting special recognition as the recipients of the school’s highest awards.

THE TRUSTEES’ MEDAL FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Mary Elizabeth Kees / Ricky Miller

Presented to the senior who has maintained the highest GPA over four years, as well as a mature, responsible attitude toward learning

Outstanding students Mary Elizabeth Kees and Ricky Miller tied for this honor.

Mary Elizabeth attends the University of Notre Dame, where she is a student in the Glynn Family Honors Program. She was the recipient of the Suzanne and Walter Scott Scholarship, awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to service.

Ricky attends Rice University, where he plans to study mechanical engineering and participate on Rice’s club sailing team. Ricky also hopes to continue playing the guitar and to create music in collaboration with other students.

THE ADELE FRANKS MEDAL Avery Stallings

Presented to the senior who, in the view of the faculty, has demonstrated the same qualities of leadership, initiative, and creative thinking exemplified in the lifelong achievements of St. Andrew’s founding headmistress, Mrs. Adele Franks

Avery is a freshman at Emerson College majoring in theater and performance. She was the recipient of the Trailblazer Scholarship, which recognizes academic merit and leadership. She plans to join EAGLE, a student group focused on advocacy and the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ students.

SAINTS’ MEDAL FOR UNSELFISH SERVICE Morgan Chambers

Presented to the student who views his or her work in terms of where that service will do the most good for the most people within St. Andrew’s and not in terms of personal gain or recognition

Morgan attends Spelman College, where she is a member of the Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program. She was the recipient of the Florence Octavia Alexander Scholarship and the Mississippi Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Michael A. Robinson Scholarship, both of which recognize academic merit, leadership, and community service.

“THE COLLEGE PREPARATION I RECEIVED AT ST. ANDREW’S WAS EXCEPTIONAL. I know that my admission to Notre Dame and the honors program is due to the instruction and preparation from my St. Andrew’s teachers and college counselor…What I miss the most now are those teachers and the St. Andrew’s community, from eating lunch in the courtyard with my friends to popping into a teacher’s office whenever I wanted to say hello.” — Mary Elizabeth Kees ’22

“ST. ANDREW’S OFFERED THE COMBINATION OF A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT WITH A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE THAT WERE READY AND WILLING TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. I think the reason I chose Rice was that it most closely replicated the St. Andrew’s community. I will definitely miss the people at St. Andrew’s the most. The community of Saints is what makes St. Andrew’s so special.” — Ricky Miller ’22

AS I HEAD TO COLLEGE, I’M REALIZING HOW COMFORTING IT TRULY IS TO BE COMING FROM ST. ANDREW’S. There is just such a distinct step up for students who have been fortunate enough to have access to a St. Andrew’s education. Knowing I’m prepared academically allows me to focus on other things, like student activities and learning about my new home.” — Avery Stallings ’22

“WHEN I CAME TO ST. ANDREW’S IN THE EIGHTH GRADE, I FELT IMMEDIATELY WELCOMED AND LOVED BY THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS. Throughout high school, I made meaningful connections and friendships, and I always felt that I had a strong support system behind me no matter what.” — Morgan Chambers ’22

Eli Everett ’22 and Madelyn Abraham ’22

VISION

for 2027

In 2027 St. Andrew’s Episcopal School will be a spirited community of belonging, modeling kindness, resilience, and adaptability in an ever-changing world of opportunity.

In 2022, St. Andrew’s unveiled a new vision statement that will guide the school over the next five years.

Over the course of a year, a strategic planning committee gathered insights from current families, alumni, faculty, staff, and trustees. This information was used to develop the new vision statement, which focuses on enhancing St. Andrew’s already-strong sense of community.

At first glance, the vision statement may seem surprising because of what it does not include; there is no specific reference to academics, extracurricular activities, college preparation, or other areas typically associated with education. For the St. Andrew’s community, however, the connection between a strong school community and an outstanding educational experience is clear.

“St. Andrew’s has always been the model for academics. That has not and will not change,” said Holly Wiggs, parent of two graduates and the 2022-23 vice chair of the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees. “We also recognize, however, the need to appreciate differences and identify connections between ideas and between people. Feeling secure in our own sense of belonging helps us make others feel welcome. That sense of community is key to a successful future. St. Andrew’s prepares students not only to excel in the academic rigor of any college, but also to be people who will excel in the world. Our students must be prepared to create, contribute to, and expand their communities wherever they may go.”

“THIS VISION STATEMENT REFLECTS what the St. Andrew’s community values and prioritizes, especially coming out of the physical separation forced by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Kevin Lewis, head of school. “Our vision ties directly into the experience that makes St. Andrew’s the academic leader. In a school community where every member has a place, a voice, and a sense of belonging, every student has the opportunity to succeed.”

ST. ANDREW’S SET THREE SPECIFIC GOALS TO HELP FULFILL ITS VISION:

1. In 2027 St. Andrew’s Episcopal School will be a thriving community of engagement and inclusion where all members are seen, heard, and valued.

2. In 2027 St. Andrew’s Episcopal School will be an exemplary teaching and learning environment where all members are challenged to reach their full potential as local and global citizens.

3. In 2027 St. Andrew’s Episcopal School will be an educational leader with remarkable people, inspiring facilities, and the resources to increase the accessibility of a St. Andrew’s education.

“I THOUGHT THE CHILDREN OF JACKSON DESERVED A DIFFERENT KIND OF EDUCATION.”

SHERWOOD WISE — FOUNDER OF ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

n 1947, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Day School opened its doors, offering a “different kind of education” that has served not only its students, but also the greater Jackson community, for the 75 years since.

What began with 45 students in the parish hall of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral (then known as St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church) and a vision for academic excellence has since grown to more than 1,000 students on two campuses and a national reputation as a life-shaping educational experience.

But as much as the school has grown, St. Andrew’s has remained consistent in its approach since that first day in 1947. First and foremost, St. Andrew’s has always been guided by the Episcopal tradition. And while teaching tools have evolved and campuses have expanded, St. Andrew’s commitment to teaching students not what to think but how to think, service to the world beyond the school, and fostering a close-knit community of diverse individuals has never changed.

“I am proud that the school my parents cared for so deeply has done so well,” says Robert Wise, son of St. Andrew’s founder, Sherwood Wise. “St. Andrew’s has gained a reputation as not only the best school in the state, but a national reputation as one of the country’s finest secondary schools…Most importantly, truth and honor are expected of every St. Andrew’s student, at a time when truth and honor are at a premium…That care for truth and honor at St. Andrew’s, rooted in the school’s Episcopal tradition, is the real driver of the school’s continued success year after year.”

Happy anniversary, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Here’s to the next 75.

We had classmates of varying readiness levels. All were accepted and teachers accommodated every child, so that we all progressed and were challenged appropriately. When we graduated from St. Andrew’s, we were way over-prepared for what came next. We all had such a firm foundation and had developed such a love of learning, that no matter where we went, we were fine. There was also a strong ethical bent – we talked in class about concepts such as ‘magnanimity,’ a word I had not previously known – and that was in first grade!”

— ELTA POSEY JOHNSTON —

Attended St. Andrew’s from 1953-1959, grades 1-6, the top grade level at that time; Elta Johnston’s husband, Jim, was one of her St. Andrew’s Lower School classmates. The two grew up as friends, but did not date until after college. Elta does, however, vividly remember Jim’s performance as Tom Sawyer in a second grade play. The Johnstons are the parents of two graduates.

IN 1966. MY MOTHER

We had to go see it. It was spectacular – as we walked up, flames shot out the roof. Burt Case from Channel 3 was there reporting. While everything was ruined, there was enough left that I recall later walking with my parents into the building and seeing the remains of the small library. I recognized a few of the books on the shelves I had read as a student, mostly biographies. The bindings were charred, some charred black. I felt shock. Fortunately, the school was just completing its new campus, the current Lower School on Old Canton Road. Had the fire happened a few years, even a few months earlier, I can only imagine the disruption would have been incalculable. I’m sure God was looking over St. Andrew’s.”

— ROBERT WISE; Attended St. Andrew’s from the mid-1950s until the mid-1960s in Green Hall; Son of St. Andrew’s founder Sherwood Wise; Godson of First Headmistress Adele Franks; Stepfather of graduates

“ST. ANDREW’S WAS INCLUSIVE, ENCOURAGING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED.

“GREEN HALL BURNED

ANNOUNCED TO ME, ‘633 NORTH STATE IS ON FIRE!’

1947

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is founded by Sherwood Wise, Reynolds Cheney, Vincent and Adele Franks, and Minnie Lee Hill. Tuition is set at $25 per month.

SEPTEMBER 8, 1947

St. Andrew’s opens its doors to 45 students in first through fourth grade. The classroom is the parish hall of St. Andrew’s Church, the playground is a strip of grass between the church and the Lamar Life building, and the “lunchroom” rotates between LeFleur’s Restaurant, the Mary Frances Tea Room, and Tanner’s Orange Juice Stand.

1950

A growing St. Andrew’s moves into the former home of Marcellus Green on North State Street. The house is dubbed “Green Hall.”

1950

St. Andrew’s adds a sixth grade.

The Triangle Club, the original St. Andrew’s parents’ organization, is formed.

1955

The National Association of Parish Day Schools names St. Andrew’s a “model school” for hundreds of Episcopal schools nationwide.

WAS THE ONLY PERSON OF COLOR IN THE ENTIRE SCHOOL.

— ADELE FRANKS — St. Andrew’s First Headmistress

I was aware of that, but I never felt ‘different’ because of it, and I can’t recall anyone treating me any differently. It’s funny, because I’m only now, all these years later, realizing how significant it was. That speaks to my parents and their parenting skills, but it also speaks to the fact that no one at St. Andrew's made a big deal of it, and so it just seemed natural. All of my St. Andrew’s memories are good memories. I remember how kind the teachers were and I remember having lots of friends.”

— DePRIEST DOCKINS — St. Andrew’s first Black student Enrolled in 1967, attended St. Andrew’s grades 1-4

MID-1960S

The Supreme Court rules in Brown vs. Board of Education that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional. Immediately following the ruling, St. Andrew’s is approached by a group of Jackson parents who ask that St. Andrew’s quickly add a high school. St. Andrew’s declines on the basis of differing views toward diversity and a refusal by this group to play in a diverse sports league.

1966

Fire destroys Green Hall. Most of the school’s records and historic artifacts are lost. Students finish the school year in the parish house of St. James Episcopal Church.

1966

The 1966-67 school year begins on the new campus on Old Canton Road, including a ninth grade.

1967

St. Andrew’s first African American student, DePriest Dockins, is admitted. His younger brother and sister enroll in St. Andrew’s when they reach school age.

“OUR PURPOSE IS TO HELP CHILDREN.”

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DePriest Dockins seated in class

MID-1960S

1956

The traditional May Day celebration is held for the first time.

1963

St. Andrew’s purchases 14 acres on Old Canton Road and begins planning a new campus.

1964

St. Andrew’s adds a seventh grade.

1965

St. Andrew’s adds an eighth grade, adopts green and white uniforms, and begins construction of a new campus on Old Canton Road.

The Episcopal Church consistently advocates for racial justice and equality despite the hostile climate of the day.

“WHEN

FIRST STARTED PLAYING FOOTBALL ON THE SOUTH CAMPUS, WE’D HAVE TO STOP TRAFFIC ON OLD CANTON TO RETRIEVE THE BALL AFTER WE KICKED THE EXTRA POINT.

There was a lot of school spirit and we played some great games, but my proudest moment was when St. Andrew’s resisted pressure to join the private school sports association and opted instead to join the Mississippi High School Activities Association. I thought it would benefit our players to play the public schools and see through athletics a little of how kids from all walks of life lived. I loved every moment and every role I played at St. Andrew’s. There was something in every day there that I relished.”

— ANDY MULLINS —

Former teacher, director of admission, and college counselor; First football coach; Founder and first coach of the tennis team

1971

St. Andrew’s adds a tenth grade.

1972

St. Andrew’s celebrates its 25th anniversary and adds an eleventh grade.

The first edition of the yearbook, is published.

“OUR EARLY ADVENTURES ON THE NORTH CAMPUS OUT IN ‘RURAL’ RIDGELAND INCLUDED COWS

mooing outside the windows and a skunk in the teachers’ lounge. I coaxed the skunk into a Xerox box with an apple and released him back into the wild.”

— MIMI BRADLEY —

Former college counselor

1973-78

St. Andrew’s joins the Mississippi High School Activities Association and fields teams in football, baseball, basketball, track, golf, and tennis.

1973

St. Andrew’s adds a twelfth grade and fields the first high school soccer team in Mississippi.

The school colors are changed to blue and white when the factory that manufactures the school uniforms runs out of green fabric.

1974

The first senior class graduates.

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1975

St. Andrew’s establishes a Japanese exchange program.

Creath Guillot becomes the school’s first Alpha Omega graduate.

1976

St. Andrew’s acquires an option on 75 acres of land in the rural area near Old Agency Road in Ridgeland. Skeptics question the wisdom of building a campus so far out in the country.

1977

Uniforms for Upper School students are phased out.

1979

Students vote for Hannibal’s admonition to his troops, “We will find a way or we will make a way,” as the St. Andrew’s motto.

1979-83

The tennis and golf teams claim multiple state championships. Despite the lack of a baseball field, the baseball team wins four state championships and pitcher Chris Burgess is featured in Sports Illustrated.

Next to my parents, the teachers, coaches, and friends I encountered in school and as a teacher have had the greatest influence on my development as a person…The culture of St. Andrew’s fosters a lifelong love of learning, and the Episcopal sense of community engenders a feeling that evokes words like ‘home’ and ‘family.’

“I have been most thankful for the opportunity to see my own four children receive the benefits of life preparation they found as students at St. Andrew’s. I am pleasantly reminded – but never surprised – by the affection in their voices when they recall an encounter with one of their teachers. I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to every teacher and coach. You cannot know just what a gift to our family you have been.”

— DAN ROACH ’78 — Alumnus, Faculty member and coach, Parent of graduates

1988

The North Campus Gymnasium opens, offering new space for athletics.

1989

The first Starry Night gala is held.

1992

St. Andrew’s wins its first All-Sports Award.

What was built during the 15 years I spent at St. Andrew’s, whether it was a building, a colleague’s friendship, or the packet to help send a Malone Scholar off to college, was better as a whole than anything any of us could have done alone. It was our reason for being. It was our raison d’etre.”

— REBECCA HIATT COLLINS — Former Director of Institutional Advancement, Parent of Graduates

1994

The Middle School moves to the North Campus. Enrollment tops 1,000.

The Walker Resource Center is dedicated.

1995

The North Campus gains Internet access.

St. Andrew’s original mission statement is adopted.

1997

St. Andrew’s celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The school fields

Mississippi’s first high school lacrosse team.

The 1947 Society of the Annual Fund is founded.

“I’M ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR THE FRIENDSHIPS AND CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS I’VE FORGED AT ST. ANDREW’S OVER THE 50-PLUS YEARS SINCE I FIRST ENROLLED AS A STUDENT.

“WHEN I LOOK BACK, IT’S STILL THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT MATTER MOST TO ME AND HAVING HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING PART OF THE VERY BEST OF SOMETHING.

1981

St. Andrew’s becomes the first school in Mississippi to offer Advanced Placement courses.

1982

The

2002

Following the successful Great Expectations capital campaign, the Center for Performing Arts opens on the North Campus.

St. Andrew’s is the first high school in Mississippi to go wireless.

1983

The first building constructed on the North Campus is the observatory. St. Andrew’s is the first high school in Mississippi with its own facility for studying the heavens.

1985

The Upper School moves to the new North Campus.

1987

St. Andrew’s becomes the first school in Mississippi with a Cum Laude chapter.

“MY FONDEST MEMORIES CONNECT

2003

St. Andrew’s is the first school in Mississippi in which all high school students work on individual laptops.

The Touchstone Endowment is established.

On my birthday, I arrived to find the classroom decorated and prepared for a party. I was told quite categorically by a member of the class, ‘We are going to have a party, Dr. Weeks, whether you like it or not!’ My students also provided a not so subtle suggestion that perhaps too much emphasis in a class discussion had been placed on the term ‘deconstruction.’ I found my desk meticulously woven with fish wire with a brief, handwritten note telling me I should try to, ‘deconstruct this.’ Happily, St. Andrew’s has always been able to attract some of the best and brightest young people who continue to impress me with their talents and enthusiasm about where they are.”

— THE LATE DR. CHARLES “BUBBA” WEEKS — November 15, 1937 – July 15, 2022

Dr. Weeks helped launch and headed the St. Andrew’s Humanities Department from 1979 – 1997.

2004

The first edition of Archways, the St. Andrew’s magazine, is published.

2005

St. Andrew’s receives a $1 million scholarship endowment from the Malone Family Foundation.

2006

The Malone Family Foundation gives St. Andrew’s a second $1 million.

2007

St. Andrew’s celebrates its 60th anniversary.

The school adds pre-K for threeyear-olds and launches the Global Studies program.

WITH STUDENTS, WHO I THINK TAUGHT ME FAR MORE THAN I TAUGHT THEM.

2008

St. Andrew’s creates the Arches to Excellence Merit Scholarship.

The school’s first girls golf team takes the course.

2009

St. Andrew’s launches the Campaign

2011

The McRae Science Center and the Faulkner Studios for Art and Music open on the North Campus.

St. Andrew’s presents the first Arts on the Green.

2011

St. Andrew’s enhances its mission statement to better reflect the purpose of the school.

2013 thebestschools.org ranks St. Andrew’s the #18 best private day school in the United States.

2015

St. Andrew’s launches the Forward Saints capital campaign.

“ONE OF MY GOALS AS HEAD OF THE LOWER SCHOOL WAS TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL STAFF DEVELOPMENT.

The more I involved the teacher, the better the benefit. On more than one occasion and by different heads of school, I was told I had the best staff of teachers. And I did. St. Andrew’s embodied all of the best educationally and had high standards of expectation. As we embraced our own professional learning, our students thrived. How could we not want the same outstanding learning experience for all of our precious youngsters?”

— JEAN JONES — Former teacher and head of Lower School Parent of graduates

2020

2020 COVID-19 closes school campuses nationwide. Timely i2 upgrades help St. Andrew’s committed faculty make the switch to virtual learning in just one week.

“CHANGE DURING THE 10 YEARS I SERVED AS HEAD OF SCHOOL WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE ‘CHANGE FOR CHANGE’S SAKE,’ BUT CHANGE THAT EMPHASIZED THE SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT AND THAT SPOKE TO THE INTERNAL SPIRIT OF EVERY CHILD.

There was a tripling of the number of students of color, as well as the beginning of organized support communities for students and faculty of different ethnicities and sexual identities. The growth in the school’s chaplaincy program plus the planning of what became the Chapel of St. Andrew the Apostle were testimonies to St. Andrew’s commitment to a community ‘in the Episcopal tradition.’”

— GEORGE PENICK — Head of School from 2008-2018 Parent of graduates

Already a member school of the Malone Online Studies Network, St. Andrew’s launches Virtual Saints, a robust online learning program that includes advanced courses offered through St. Andrew’s memberships in the Global Online Academy and the World’s Leading Schools Association. Students learn from top educators from around the world; many of these courses are offered at no other school in Mississippi.

2021

The Chapel of St. Andrew the Apostle is dedicated to Bishop Duncan Gray, Jr., creating a sacred place for worship and reflection and serving as a visible, landmark of St. Andrew’s Episcopal faith.

2016

The state-of-the-art Early Childhood Center, including Lois Kennedy Hall and Gertrude C. Ford Hall, opens on the South Campus.

Seven St. Andrew’s students score perfect 36s on the ACT.

The Athletics and Recreation Center (ARC) opens on the North Campus.

2018

St. Andrew’s wins seven state sports championships.

2019

In the fall, St. Andrew’s launches i2: Inspire and Innovate, an effort to renovate learning spaces and upgrade technological tools on both campuses.

2019

St. Andrew’s names the John D. Bower INSTAR Scholars program, which provides additional opportunities for student scientific research.

I know that it truly made me a better person. I learned to have a worldview, to become a lifelong learner, to be a true advocate for students, to be one that would always try to right a wrong, and to try to be always be a servant leader. A good leader has to be willing to do what he/she asks of the faculty, be able to make hard decisions with compassion, be able to gather input from fellow faculty, and be willing to always acknowledge when you are wrong. And above all, I learned that a good leader has to have a great sense of humor.”

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During this time, the church helps to develop and nurture the community while working toward transformation and renewal. As we look ahead to our next 75 years, I would like for my tenure at St. Andrew’s to reflect this opportunity for growth and development. This is a time for us to truly embrace our values, respect the dignity of everyone in our community, and grow together in educational leadership, character development, and community.”

— KEVIN LEWIS — Head of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Parent of Student and Parent of Graduate

2021

Foundations, a new program for infants to two-year-olds, opens its doors to 76 students.

2021

The Clark Institute for Advanced Studies is founded, offering students in-depth opportunities for guided career exploration and internships through the ASPIRE, EPIC, and INSTAR programs.

2021

St. Andrew’s wins the All Sports Award for Best All-Around Sports Program in Mississippi for the 26th time and creates the first wrestling team in a private school in Mississippi.

2022

St. Andrew’s launches an equestrian club and a skeet shooting club. The Annual Fund breaks yet another record.

2022

Niche, an independent organization reporting on all K-12 schools nationwide, once again names St. Andrew’s the Best K-12 Private School in Mississippi.

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CYCLE, THERE IS A TIME OF THE YEAR CALLED ORDINARY TIME OR THE GROWING SEASON.

“I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR MY TIME AT ST. ANDREW’S.

— JULIA CHADWICK

Former teacher and head of Upper School Parent of graduates

75 TH HAPPY

ST. ANDREW’S

ST. ANDREW’S HAS PLANNED A SCHOOL YEAR PACKED WITH EVENTS CELEBRATING THE SCHOOL’S 75th ANNIVERSARY.

Thank you to the St. Andrew’s Parents’ Association (SAPA), which is partnering with St. Andrew’s to make many of these events possible.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

75TH CONVOCATION • APRIL 14, 2023

North Campus

A joyful event recognizing 75 years of educational excellence in the Episcopal tradition and looking forward to the next 75

75TH CELEBRATION • APRIL 15, 2023

North Campus

SAPA and the school will partner to present a memorable evening as the Saints community gathers to toast 75 years of St. Andrew’s. Highlights include fine food, adult beverages, and the premiere of a documentary on St. Andrew’s storied history.

“THE SUPPORT OF OUR extraordinary Saints community is what sets our school apart and has led to the many successes St. Andrew’s has seen over these 75 years. It’s important for every member of our community to celebrate these successes we’ve earned together and to reflect on the amazing things a group of people can accomplish when they, collectively, commit to excellence.” —

MONA GRAHAM, SAPA CHAIR

SYMPHONY ON THE GREEN

On September 15, the St. Andrew’s community enjoyed a free sunset performance by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra on the shores of Lake Sherwood Wise.

EUCHARIST AT ST. ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL

St. Andrew’s Cathedral held a special eucharist on September 18 in honor of the school’s anniversary.

SAINTS FEST

October’s Saints Fest was a throwback to the classic SAPA carnival, featuring rides, midway-style games, and more.

IF YOU’D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER to help with an anniversary event, please email sapa@gosaints.org.

GOING

TO THE

C H A P E L

THE CHAPEL OF ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE PROVIDES AN INTIMATE, SACRED ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ST. ANDREW’S ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS MAY CELEBRATE THEIR MOST SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT LIFE EVENTS.

Rachel Allen ’03 and Josh Odom exchanged wedding vows in the chapel on June 18, 2022.

Leslie ’06 and Brad Baskin ’03 chose the chapel as the setting for the baptism of their daughter, Evelyn Alexander Baskin, on May 22, 2022. Evelyn and her sister, Olivia, are students in the Foundations program.

GETTING ON BOARD

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL RELIES ON THE TIME, TALENTS, AND LEADERSHIP OF THE MEMBERS

OF FOUR VOLUNTEER BOARDS.

The Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for the governance and management of the school.

The St. Andrew’s Parents’ Association (SAPA) handles volunteer activities ranging from providing snacks at classroom parties to coordinating the school’s major fundraisers. Every St. Andrew’s parent is a member of SAPA. Volunteering with SAPA supports the school and creates opportunities to connect with other St. Andrew’s families.

The Alumni Board coordinates events for St. Andrew’s alums locally and nationwide and ensures alumni maintain a lifelong connection to the school and to each other.

The Athletic Booster Club is a voluntary, dues-paying organization that supports St. Andrew’s athletic program and sports teams. The Booster Club provides supplemental funding for facilities improvement and equipment upgrades and coordinates spirit activities at sporting events.

IS DOING NOW TO SHAPE MY CHILDREN AND THEIR FUTURE. I feel a responsibility and a desire to serve St. Andrew’s to help ensure the school continues to provide amazing opportunities to students for many more years – and hopefully, for many generations of my own family.” —

Chair of the St. Andrew’s Parents’ Association (SAPA)

SO, TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

DR. NATASHA HARDEMAN

“I SERVE ON THE BOARD BECAUSE I WANTED AN opportunity to help St. Andrew’s continue to fulfill its commitment to providing a high-quality education. I try to live by the Shirley Chisholm quotation, ‘Service is the rent that we pay for the privilege of living on earth.’”

Dr. Natasha Hardeman is in private practice in obstetrics and gynecology. She and her husband, Willie Moore, have a daughter, Sasha Moore, class of 2029, in the St. Andrew’s Middle School. Dr. Hardeman has served as a room mother, chair of the Fairytale Tea Party, a volunteer with Arts on the Green, and as a St. Andrew’s Regent. Dr. Hardeman describes herself as both “a scientist and an awesome dancer;” if she had not become a doctor, her second career choice would have been to take the stage as a professional dancer.

Vaughan McRae returns to the board after previously serving for 10 years, including a term as board chair. McRae’s connection to St. Andrew’s began in Lower School; he was among the first students to attend classes in the “new” school building on Old Canton Road. McRae and his wife, Nora Frances, are the parents of four St. Andrew’s Alpha-Omega graduates. Nora Frances is a former member of the board of trustees. Their daughter-in-law is also a St. Andrew’s alumna and they have a granddaughter in St. Andrew’s pre-K4. Vaughan and Nora Frances chaired the “Great Expectations” capital campaign that funded the construction of the Center for Performing Arts and were active in the Campaign for Art & Science. The McRaes are the honorary chairs of the “Making the Way” campaign that will fund enhancements on the Lower School campus.

WILSON MONTJOY

“WHEN WE WERE SELECTING A PRESCHOOL FOR our children, my wife, Kellye, and I were so impressed by the magic we saw at the Lower School. Over the succeeding years, our experiences as parents and volunteers only increased our appreciation for this exceptional institution, particularly the Episcopal tradition which embodies academic excellence and a respect for all.”

VAUGHAN MCRAE

“ST. ANDREW’S HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND change for the better in the years since I last served on the board, but the school has always stayed true to its mission of service and academic excellence. I was glad to be asked to return to con tribute in any way I can to make sure St. Andrew’s continues to provide the quality experience my children enjoyed.”

Wilson Montjoy is a partner in the law firm of Butler Snow. He and his wife, Kellye, are the parents of two St. Andrew’s Alpha-Omega alumni, Wilson ’16 and Wade ’18. Montjoy returns to the board after serving from 2009-2017 and has also served on the Corporation. He and his wife have also served in leadership roles on

“AS AN ALUM AND THE PARENT OF THREE STUDENTS, I FEEL SUCH GRATITUDE TO ST. ANDREW’S FOR ALL THAT IT TAUGHT ME AND

MONA GRAHAM ’98,

MEET ST. ANDREW’S

NEW TRUSTEES

JUSTIN PETERSON

“ST. ANDREW’S UNIQUELY PREPARES ITS STUDENTS to take advantage of life’s opportunities and to handle its challenges. I’m grateful to support the school in this mission, and in its continued participation as a vital and active member of our greater Jackson community.”

Justin Peterson is manager of State Street Group, LLC, a Jackson-based real estate development and investment firm. He and his wife, Anna Ditto Peterson ’93, have three children, Ellie ’21; Katie, class of 2024; and Luke, class of 2026. Peterson has served on the facilities committee and as membership chair of the Booster Club. Peterson has appeared in a Pepsi commercial and on an episode of “America’s Most Wanted” (he is quick to point out that he did not play the role of a criminal).

LUCIEN SMITH ’99

“ST. ANDREW’S HAD A PROFOUND IMPACT ON ME growing up. I credit this special place with a great deal of who I grew to become as an adult, and I’ve loved watching my children experience the joy of being St. Andrew’s students. St. Andrew’s is a unique institution in central Mississippi and I am honored to play a tiny role in its continued flourishing.”

Lucien Smith is a partner in the Jackson office of the law firm Balch & Bingham LLP. He and his wife, Bethany, are the parents of Liam, class of 2034, McEwen, class of 2036, and future Saint Cooper. Smith and his sister are both Alpha-Omega graduates of St. Andrew’s. Smith’s board service continues a family tradition – both of his parents served on the St. Andrew’s board of trustees. Smith spent his final year of law school in France and holds both an American and a French law degree, an achievement he credits in part to choosing French classes over music classes as a St. Andrew’s third grader.

SANDESH SHETTAR ’08

“I LOOK AT ISSUES THAT PRESENT THEMSELVES IN the modern world – healthcare, war, poverty, racism – and I truly believe that so many of these start with lack of a quality, well-rounded education. As an investor, I’m constantly evaluating riskadjusted returns of an investment. A good education is the highest ROI investment one can make. St. Andrew’s provided me with the knowledge and a set of values to create positive change in my life and those around me. I’m grateful for my time at St. Andrew’s and am invested in future generations creating their own St. Andrew’s experience.”

Sandesh Shettar is a vice president of GI Partners investment firm in New York and invests in software businesses. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012. His brother and sister are also St. Andrew’s alumni. In his free time, Shettar enjoys sailing and scuba diving.

“ST. ANDREW’S MEANS SO MUCH TO ME PERSONALLY, BOTH AS A PARENT AND A RESIDENT OF GREATER JACKSON. From its commitment to educational excellence to the role it plays in anchoring the neighborhoods around its campuses, St. Andrew’s is one of the main things that make this a wonderful place to live and raise a family.”

DAVID PHARR, Chair of the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees

THE NEXT GENERATION OF

SAINTS

ALUMNI PARENTS TRUST FOUNDATIONS TO GIVE THEIR LITTLE ONES A SMART START.

In 2021, St. Andrew’s launched Foundations, a personalized learning program for infants and toddlers six weeks to three years old. Foundations begins its second year with enrollment at a giggling, cooing, all-aroundadorable capacity of 76 babies and toddlers. More than a third of those little Saints are the children of St. Andrew’s alumni.

Madeleine ’07 and Will Nichols ’04 enrolled their older son, Mac, in the inaugural Foundations class. This year, Mac’s younger brother, Roger, joins the program.

“As soon as we learned that St. Andrew’s was starting the Foundations program, we knew that was where we wanted our children to go,” Madeleine Nichols says. “It means a lot to Will and me to be able to send our children to a school that, for us, was inclusive, challenging, rewarding, and fulfilling. We’re so glad to give our children the same incredible educational opportunities from which we both benefitted and we’re so excited to continue to be a part of the St. Andrew’s family.”

Their connection to St. Andrew’s and the lifelong friendships they formed at the school prompted alumni Nancy ’03 and Owen Mayfield ’04 to choose Foundations for their one-year-old daughter, June.

“Owen and I both loved our time at St. Andrews and to this day, maintain close friendships that were started almost 30 years ago,” Nancy Mayfield says. “Sending June to St. Andrew’s was not even a question for us. We’re confident we’re giving her the strongest foundation available in Mississippi for her academic and social journey.”

“OWEN AND I BOTH LOVED OUR TIME AT St. Andrew’s, and to this day, maintain close friendships that were started almost 30 years ago. Sending June to St. Andrew’s was not even a question for us. We feel confident that we’re giving her the strongest foundation available in Mississippi for her academic and social journey.”

NANCY MAYFIELD ’03

“AFTER OUR SON’S FIRST WEEK AT FOUNDATIONS, WE COULD SEE A TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE IN HIM BOTH SOCIALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY. MAC’S LOVE FOR SCHOOL, HIS TEACHERS, AND HIS CLASSMATES IS EVIDENT.”

— MADELEINE NICHOLS ’07

Left: Niam Patel, Class of 2038 / Above, left to right clockwise: Cora DeMarsico, Olivia Baskin, Bev Egger, Class of 2038; James Marbury, Class of 2038; Hailey Allin, chaplain and lower school associate counselor

The 2022-23 Foundations class includes 76

BABIES AND TODDLERS.

30 FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS have at least one parent who is a St. Andrew’s alum.

PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

Foundations programming is designed specifically to stimulate brain development, preparing babies and toddlers for a lifetime of learning.

41 FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS have a sibling enrolled in St. Andrew’s.

CRADLE-TO-COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Foundations lays the groundwork for a lifetime of learning, preparing children for the excitement of St. Andrew’s pre-K3 program and beyond.

FAMI LY A F FAIR

Leslie Baskin ’06 has seen St. Andrew’s from the perspective of both a student and a teacher. Baskin is an Alpha-Omega graduate and former Upper School art teacher. She and her husband, Brad Baskin ’03, have two daughters in the Foundations program, Olivia and Evelyn. Olivia was a member of the inaugural Foundations class; the Baskins applied for admission for their younger daughter, Evelyn, six months before she was born.

“Even if Brad and I were not St. Andrew’s alumni, we’d still be so thankful for this program. It was desperately needed for this area,” Leslie Baskin says. “My favorite part of the day is walking in to pick up the girls and seeing not only the fabulous facility, but the teachers. I am blown away by the growth and development I have seen in Olivia over the past year. The teachers and staff truly care for the students, and it shows in every way.”

“Our teachers and instructional assistants show up every day with a spirit of engagement, mindfulness, and support that propels Foundations forward,” says Dr. Sheena White, head of Foundations. “It makes my heart happy to know that our families, including our

alumni, trust us to care for their children. Their love and commitment to St. Andrew’s and the Foundations program is unparalleled.”

“MY HUSBAND AND I ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR daughters’ experience, and we’re also grateful for the new parent friends we’ve made through Foundations. I’ve loved reconnecting with my own former classmates who now have children at Foundations, as well as making acquaintances with families new to St. Andrew’s. It’s wonderful to reconnect with old friends and to make new friendships and create new traditions.” —

LESLIE BASKIN ’06

“The thing I love the most about Foundations is that my children absolutely love it,” Leslie Baskin says. “Evelyn is too young to express how she feels verbally, but Olivia is so excited to go to school each morning. She talks about her teachers and her friends at school nonstop, and I am honestly shocked every day with how much she is learning and developing. It’s so comforting to know when you drop them off at school that they’re excited to be there. Our daughters are in the best care at Foundations.”

Left: Isabelle Rueff, Class of 2040 / Above, left to right clockwise: Elliotte Norman, Class of 2040; Archie Eichelberger, Class of 2040; Dean Brannan, Carter Marchman, June Mayfield, Class of 2039

Off Campus Learning Adventures included Dauphin Island Sea Lab and McDowell Farm School.

Left: Gavin Griswold, Class of 2026; Above: Georgia Paduda and Layla Roberts, Class of 2028; Right: Lauryn Nelson and Surya Christian, Class of 2028

EXPER I ENCING THE EXPERIENTIAL

For many, the words “field trip” evoke fond memories of permission slips, sack lunches, and bus rides from school to a local museum. At St. Andrew’s Middle School, however, that familiar field trip model takes on a deeper meaning.

iddle School students need to get outside and apply their learning to real life experiences in order to develop deeper learning and social-emotional skills like teamwork, collaboration, and communication,” says Clay Elliott, head of St. Andrew’s Middle School. “We select field trips that prioritize active learning rather than passive observation. St. Andrew’s trips ask students to accomplish tasks or consider ways to apply what they know.”

St. Andrew’s trips are immersive, fun-filled experiences that take students out of their comfort zones, offer a break from electronic devices, and inspire students to reach outside themselves and serve the world around them.

“Last spring, we began these experiences again after a year of Covid isolation. It was wonderful to get our students back out in the world,” Elliott says. “It’s so important for their sense of connection and motivation to experience the real world and really see the community around them.”

5th Grade

Old Mountain Outdoor Adventures

• Mississippi

Ropes courses and active outdoor adventures that foster teamwork

6th Grade

McDowell Farm School

• Alabama

A first-hand look at growing and preparing food and making sustainable food choices

7th Grade

8th Grade

Dauphin Island Sea Lab

• Alabama

Hands-on learning about marine species and coastal conservation

OFF CAMPUS LEARNING ADVENTURES

Experiential learning trips planned for 2022-23 include:

Operation Shoestring Stewpot

• Mississippi Opportunities for hands-on volunteer service in the Jackson community

McDowell Environmental Center

• Alabama

The study of real-world conservation practices in a pristine environment of forests, canyons, and streams

Civil Rights Museum

• Mississippi

Includes visits to civil rights landmarks around Jackson, with emphasis on the power of activism

Sela Sterling and Miriam Camp, Class of 2028

THE WRITE IDEA

TEACHING STUDENTS HOW TO WRITE WELL HAS LONG BEEN A ST. ANDREW’S HALLMARK.

or decades, St. Andrew’s graduates have cited their writing ability as a skill that sets them apart from their peers during their college years and continues to distinguish them in their professional lives.

In an era of social media shorthand and even shorter attention spans, those excellent writing skills are more important than ever before.

“Everyone is a writer. Clear communication matters no matter what future a student envisions,” Dr. Matt Luter, Upper School English teacher, said. “Even people who aren’t writing for a living find themselves sending lots of emails and writing to their peers and colleagues.

“Everyone can also improve as a writer,” Luter continued. “Even students who insist, ‘I’m not an English person’ benefit from frequent practice, feedback, and revision. St. Andrew’s does a good job of individualizing feedback to specific students. We know that each student has their own challenges as a writer, and we have lots of tools we can adapt on the fly to meet each student where they are.”

While they are masters at instructing students in the mechanics of good writing, St. Andrew’s teachers’ true gift is in making writing matter.

“Good writers are also analytical observers with critical attention to detail,” said Marty Kelly ’03, Upper School English teacher. “Like any tool, good writing is something our students need to know how to wield when necessary. I tell them I don’t care how they Tweet or text or Snap, but they do have to know their audience and be able to shift their mode of communication to what is most appropriate for whoever is listening or reading.”

“If we’re talking about future careers, well, there’s no job in which clear communication is irrelevant,” said Luter. “But one’s work aside – and more importantly, since our graduates are not their jobs – being a thoughtful and active citizen and a lifelong learner requires facility with language, both as a reader and as a writer.”

As Kelly points out, strong writing skills have lasting value beyond a college application essay or a business cover letter.

“I would love to think that my students care that I still write my husband an anniversary poem every year, that my husband writes me letters for every holiday, and that I think a thoughtful, handwritten note is next to godliness,” Kelly said, then added with a smile, “But I’m not sure those things hit the same notes of relevance for them at the age of 15.”

SILENCE THE PHONE AND TURN THE PAGE

How do St. Andrew’s Upper School teachers encourage students to read for pleasure when a short Instagram post can seem so much more interesting than a lengthy novel?

“I LOVE A BOOKCASE. I try to keep as many books as I can in my classroom – think the opposite of out of sight, out of mind – and surround students with books and books and books. I talk to students about books and the books I read; I try to read the same books they’re reading. Growing up, I fanatically read Archie comics, so I have no qualms about students reading whatever they can get their hands on.”

— Marty Kelly ’03 , Upper School English Teacher

“WHEN I HEAR A STUDENT SAY THEY DON’T LIKE TO READ, what I actually hear is, ‘I haven’t found the right book for me yet.’ There are countless books out there and sifting through all the options is a tall order. But as a school year goes on and I get to know students more individually, I’ve been known to foist books on specific students. There’s a lot of power in ‘I think you would enjoy this one.’”

— Dr. Matt Luter, Upper School English Teacher

Left: Marty Kelly ’03, and Deetya Mundra, class of 2025 / Above: Hayes Walker, class of 2023, and Dr. Matt Luter

THE PROOF IS IN THE PAGES

A number of St. Andrew’s graduates have become professional writers, publishing children’s books, short story collections, literary fiction, cookbooks, nonfiction, and virtually every genre found on amazon.com. While their literary styles run the gamut, all credit St. Andrew’s for helping hone their craft.

“THE GENEROSITY OF MY TEACHERS WAS GIGANTIC, an un-repayable debt. I mean people like Laura Glaze, Bee Donley, Scott Smoot, Caroline Langston Jarboe, Dot Kitchings, Taylor Kitchings, Hannah King. Not only did the teachers read my writing and respond with notes, they took me seriously. They did the most dangerous thing you can do with a student – they actually listened…Nothing compares to those teachers, some of whom are still there today.” — Barrett Hathcock ’96 — Author of the short story collection The Portable Son

“WE HAD TO USE WRITING FOR EVERYTHING. I was asked to keep a journal, write essays for history tests, even a paragraph about how to solve a math problem in an algebra test. When I went to art college, I discovered I was a confident writer compared to the other visual artists.” — Gilbert Ford ’96 — Author/Illustrator of the children’s books Flying Lessons, The Marvelous Thing that Came from a Spring, How the Cookie Crumbled, and The Mysterious Messenger

“THE ST. ANDREW’S CURRICULUM ALWAYS EMPHASIZED WRITING, even when we were in elementary school. In high school, we had fantastic English and history teachers who had high standards when it came to how students expressed themselves on paper. Although I learned a lot in college and elsewhere, any writing skills that I have today are really a product of being a student at St. Andrew’s.” — Ben Wynne ’79 — Author of the historical nonfiction books Something In The Water: A Musical History of Macon, Georgia; The Man Who Punched Jefferson Davis: The Political Life of Henry Stuart Foote; In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers, and Roots of American Popular Music; Mississippi; Mississippi’s Civil War: A Narrative History; and A Hard Trip: A History of the 15th Mississippi Infantry

As a group, we write talks for chapel, blog posts on the school’s site, communications for our professional organizations, and the list goes on. I still do some academic writing and publishing. I appreciate that we are a group of teacher-practitioners.”

1 ACROSS: A SKILLED USER OF WORDS, 7 LETTERS

Upper School English teacher

Matthew Luter publishes a new crossword puzzle every Tuesday on his website, LuterCross matthewluter.com/crosswords

Solution to 1 Across:

“I THINK IT’S IMPORTANT THAT ALL OF OUR ENGLISH FACULTY ARE, IN DIFFERENT WAYS, WRITERS THEMSELVES.

Dr. Matt Luter — Upper School English teacher

The physical space itself, the way the Upper School campus in those early 90s days was at a Hogwartsian remove from the rest of civilization, with its intentionally circuitous front entrance off Old Agency and a near-constant mist over

the lake. Not only did we read the major works of western literature but they were arranged in a cumulative fashion, so that you were building a little library in your brain, like the Lincoln Logs of civilization. It was a place where semilocal geniuses like Barry Hannah weren’t just on the syllabus, but were often on campus and were, in fact, related to your English teacher. Literature wasn’t just a subject you suffered through on your way to graduation, but was an activity that living, breathing, smoking, cursing people actually did, and that you could do, too, given adequate time and bravery.”

“IT’S HARD TO OVERSTATE HOW MUCH THE EXPERIENCE OF ST. ANDREW’S AFFECTED MY WRITING.

Barrett Hathcock ’96 — Author of the short story collection The Portable Son • Hathcock is currently at work on a novel that, as he describes it, “is slowly trying to kill me.”

Hayes Walker, class of 2023, and Dr. Matt Luter

MAKING A WAY IN THE WORLD

GLOBAL STUDIES, AT HOME AND OVERSEAS

FOLLOWING TWO YEARS OF COVID-IMPOSED travel restrictions, St. Andrew’s students are welcoming the return of life-changing international trips and cultural exchanges. Travel experiences resumed in 2022 with a spring break trip to France, Switzerland, and Germany and a summer trip to Spain. The 2022-23 academic year includes trips to Italy, Ireland and the UK, and Costa Rica. While Covid kept students from physically visiting other countries, the pandemic never grounded the St. Andrew’s Global Studies Program.

“THERE’S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCING ANOTHER PLACE FIRST-HAND. It is truly life changing. But what makes St. Andrew’s program unique is that Global Studies is woven throughout the curriculum. In many schools, ‘global studies’ is limited to trips, but at St. Andrew’s, it’s an integral part of the overall educational experience.”

— EMILY PHILPOTT, director of Global Studies

GLOBAL STUDIES ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR INCLUDE:

• International Trips

• Italy and Ireland/UK for Upper School students and Costa Rica for Middle School students

• Welcoming exchange students from St. Andrew’s partner school in Peru

• Weekly “Travel Thursdays,” an optional Middle and Upper School lunch break program featuring speakers who share their global experiences

• Virtual events and project collaborations with international students from around the world

• Events and programs organized by the Global Studies student committee throughout the year

• Launch of the new Global Voices program for Pre-K through 4th grade

• Professional development for faculty, including opportunities for travel abroad

THE GUILLOT GLOBAL FELLOWS PROGRAM

St. Andrew’s Global Studies Program is grounded in the belief that every student should have the opportunity to experience other cultures first-hand, regardless of family income.

Established in 2010 through a generous gift from St. Andrew’s alumnus Creath Guillot ’75, the Guillot Global Fellows Program provides grants to help students cover the cost of participating in international trips offered through St. Andrew’s. Guillot continues to support the Global Studies Program annually.

“Creath Guillot’s gifts have been instrumental in growing the Global Studies Program and has given so many St. Andrew’s students the chance to experience another part of the world,” Philpott said. “Our hope is that Mr. Guillot’s generosity will inspire additional financial support for the program so that more students will have these amazing opportunities.”

During the 2022-23 school year, 13 students received Guillot Grants.

“I BELIEVE IN THE ST. ANDREW’S GLOBAL STUDIES PROGRAM EVEN MORE TODAY THAN WHEN IT WAS FIRST STARTED. As much conflict as there is today in the world – and within the United States – creating any opportunity to see things through someone else’s perspective is extremely important. I like to think this program contributes to that.”

“My ability to travel to Italy this fall – my first trip outside the United States – was entirely contingent upon receiving the Guillot grant,” said Victoria Akins, Class of 2023. “I am an avid lover of the arts and I have always wanted to visit the Sistine Chapel to experience the work of Michelangelo. Hearing and reading about historic art can’t compare to viewing it in person. I will never be able to truly express my gratitude for an award this life changing.”

“I believe in St. Andrew’s Global Studies Program even more today than when it was first started,” Creath Guillot said. “As much conflict as there is today in the world – and within the United States – creating any opportunity to see things through someone else’s perspective is extremely important. I like to think this program contributes to that.”

— CREATH GUILLOT ’75

“MY MAIN TAKEAWAY FROM TRAVELING WITH ST. ANDREW’S WAS THIS: IF YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL, DO IT.”— ANNE AVERY BOLING, CLASS OF 2023, Traveled with St. Andrew’s to France, Switzerland, and Germany in 2022

GLOBAL VOICES Back to School Around the World

SHARE YOUR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

If you’d like to present or participate in St. Andrew’s Global Voices, contact Mayson McKey at mckeyma@ gosaints.org.

In 2022, St. Andrew’s launched Global Voices, a Lower School and Early Childhood global studies initiative. Global Voices introduces young students to global cultures through speakers, virtual exchanges, and fun-filled, handson activities.

The Lower School kicked off Global Voices with a presentation by St. Andrew’s community members with ties to other countries. Three faculty members and two parents spoke to students in grades 1-4 about what “going back to school” was like in their home countries of Kenya, Mexico, India, China, and Germany.

Pre-K3 through Kindergarten students read a book about mooncakes, a delicacy associated with the Chinese Moon Festival. Upper School Mandarin teacher Grace Pei provided a lively presentation on the festival, accompanied by the Upper School Mandarin Club and complete with the performance of a traditional dance by the Upper School dance team.

“St. Andrew’s has been doing things like this for years, but this is the first year in which we have a position dedicated to bringing in these types of performances and events,” said Mayson McKey, Foundations and ECC Spanish teacher and coordinator of Global Voices. “The plan is to cover one topic each month. But if St. Andrew’s community members are interested in sharing with the students, we’ll have more events. This program is fueled by our St. Andrew’s community.”

Global Voices was designed with students in mind, but parents and faculty have also found themselves enlightened and excited by the program.

“I enjoyed giving the children a perspective of what happens in other countries,” said Dr. Jadeline

Anyumba-Mitema, who introduced students to back-to-school activities in her native Kenya. “Global Voices sensitizes our children to differences – and to similarities – between people that come from upbringings in different countries.”

“I learned so much from my fellow panelists and friends from around the world,” said Sandra Flores, a Pre-K teacher from Mexico. “Our differences are an essential part of what enriches humanity.”

“TRAVEL LETS YOU EXPAND YOUR WORLDVIEW AND APPLY WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED IN SCHOOL IN REAL LIFE. In the classroom, you learn about the major differences between countries, but when you travel, you also learn about the little differences, which make the country even more unique.” — CAROL RAPPAI, CLASS OF 2023, Traveled with St. Andrew’s to France, Switzerland, and Germany in 2022

“AN IMPORTANT TAKEAWAY FROM GLOBAL EDUCATION IS REALIZING THAT AS MANY DIFFERENCES AS WE HAVE FROM OTHER CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD, WE ALSO HAVE A WHOLE LOT IN COMMON…There’s also the chance that a kiddo learns about something through global education that really resonates with them. They don’t know why, but it just makes sense. I know this happened to me and as I’ve experienced an array of cultures, I learned even more about myself.”— MAYSON MCKEY, Foundations and ECC Spanish teacher; Coordinator of Global Voices

MAY DAY 2022 A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

THE LOWER SCHOOL CELEBRATED MAY DAY with the cultural theme “A Night at the Museum.”

Each grade represented a different Mississippi museum.

HIGH

Mira Bhatt, Class of 2024 and Alleah Paulding, Class of 2026

FIVE!

DURING THE 2021-22 SEASON, ST. ANDREW’S SPORTS TEAMS BROUGHT HOME FIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STATE CHAMPS IN:

Girls Cross Country Boys Golf

Boys Swimming

Girls Swimming Tennis

HOOPS

THE SAINTS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM OVERCAME A SLOW START TO FINISH THE 2022 SEASON AS THE DISTRICT CHAMPIONS. THE TEAM GOT HOT DURING THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON, REELING OFF EIGHT CONSECUTIVE DISTRICT VICTORIES AND WINNING 12 OF THEIR LAST 14 GAMES.

“THE TRAITS THIS TEAM SHOWED above all else were confidence and unity,” said Coach Burney King. “I knew this season would be special when the team traveled to Crystal Springs to face the four-time defending district champions. They made the trip missing nine players and myself – and won. It was the defining moment of the season to face that much adversity and still come out on top. Kudos to my assistant, Sarah Spann, and the seven players who made the trip.”

The district championship is the latest win for Coach King, who has served as the St. Andrew’s girls basketball coach for 28 years. His track record with the team includes three district tournaments and five regular season championships.

But Coach King is always quick to point out that the quest for on-the-court victories isn’t what keeps him coming to ARC every day.

“It’s the kids!” Coach King said. “I’m blessed to work with wonderful student athletes and the best colleagues a person could ask for every day. I’ve never thought of what I do as a job.”

IN THE SADDLE AND AIMING HIGH

THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR WILL SEE THE LAUNCH OF AN EQUESTRIAN CLUB AND A SKEET

SHOOTING CLUB.

PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL

SIX ST. ANDREW’S STUDENT ATHLETES FROM THE CLASS OF 2022 ARE NOW COMPETING AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL.

MATTHEW AZORDEGAN

Baseball

Hinds Community College

JACK DOWDELL Basketball

William Penn University

JACK HIRCHERT Baseball

Holmes Community College

JAVION JOHNSON

Basketball

Brescia University

RHODES PHARR

Swimming

Washington and Lee University

MCKENNA WHEATLEY

Tennis

Xavier University

“ST. ANDREW’S TAUGHT ME how far hard work will take you. Coach Fanning and Coach Ray really pushed us to become the best we could be, and over my four years in high school I saw myself develop as a player. This mentality has stayed with me in college. —

SAINTS SPORTS ROUND UP

FALL 2021

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: 6th in State

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: State Champions

FOOTBALL: 5-6

SAILING: Hospitality Regatta, 3rd Place

BOYS SWIMMING: State Champions

GIRLS SWIMMING: State Champions

VOLLEYBALL: 24-11, District Champions

WINTER 2022

BOYS BASKETBALL: 21-6, District Champions

GIRLS BASKETBALL: District Champions

BOYS POWERLIFTING: 6th in Region

GIRLS POWERLIFTING: 6th Place in State Championship

BOYS SOCCER: 2nd in State

GIRLS SOCCER: 2nd in State

WRESTLING: 4th Place, North State Invitational

SPRING 2022

ARCHERY: 3089 in AIMS State Championship

BASEBALL: 17-10, District Champions

BOYS GOLF: State Champions

GIRLS GOLF: Didn’t qualify for playoffs, but still a great time on the course

LACROSSE: State Playoffs

“WHILE I HAD BEEN PLAYING TENNIS long before coming to St. Andrew’s, I truly did not understand what it meant to be both a student and an athlete. St. Andrew’s taught me time management, discipline, and leadership. Being a collegiate athlete is tough. It requires immense amounts of balance and mental strength. Thanks to my amazing foundation from St. Andrew’s, it’s been natural to me.”

MCKENNA

SAILING: Spring High School Regatta, 3rd Place

FAST PITCH SOFTBALL: 0-10

TENNIS: State Champions

BOYS TRACK: 5th in State

GIRLS TRACK: State Runner-up

MATTHEW

AZORDEGAN ’22

Matthew Azordegan and Jack Hirchert McKenna Wheatley Rhodes Pharr

—

WHEATLEY ’22

IT’S HOW THEY PLAYED THE

G A M E

IN 2022, St. Andrew’s inducted five new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Many of the new inductees attended St. Andrew’s at the same time, making the honor they shared even sweeter.

LORI SINGLETON ANDERSON ’00 Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field

MANY OF LORI SINGLETON ANDERSON’S FONDEST St. Andrew’s memories revolve around athletics, from winning the basketball district championship to challenging a teammate to a bar-be-cue rib eating contest after a game (“Let’s just say we didn’t feel too hot later that night.”)

Anderson attended the University of Alabama and now lives in Louisiana with her husband and two children. She works with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and still plays an occasional game of basketball.

Anderson describes her fellow inductees, Louis Britton and Jennifer White Young, as “like a brother and sister to me. My favorite memory is getting the opportunity to practice with Jennifer as they were gearing up for a playoff game. That team was an inspiration.”

Today, Dr. Louis Britton practices in Tupelo, where he “leaves the sports to my two sons,” but still remembers the lessons learned and friendships formed during his time as St. Andrew’s student athlete.

“I learned that everyone has something to offer and every member of a team is important,” Dr. Britton said. He also remembers that some of St. Andrew’s biggest fans were the school’s other student athletes. “It was great to support girls and boys basketball. We rarely missed a game, home or away.”

BRENT SMITH ’05 Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field

A HIGHLIGHT OF BRENT SMITH’S SENIOR YEAR WAS playing on a Saints football team that posted an undefeated regular season.

LOUIS BRITTON ’96 Football, Track and Field

LOUIS BRITTON WILL NEVER FORGET CATCHING the winning touchdown as a sophomore that led to St. Andrew’s first football district title and prompted Saints fans to rush the field. Britton went on to play football for Samford University before turning his attention toward medical school at UMMC.

“I’ll always remember the players on that team and every Friday night I spent with those guys. I was heartbroken when we lost in the playoffs, but I was more distraught that those four years of high school football were over. I wanted more time with my team.”

Smith played football at the University of Mississippi, balancing his time on the field with his studies as a student in the Honors College, then attended UMMC. Today, Dr. Brent Smith practices gynecologic oncology in Marietta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife and three children. The lessons he learned as a student athlete still influence his career today.

“ST. ANDREW’S SPORTS TAUGHT ME TO EMBRACE DIFFERENCES.

Despite different skill levels, each person accepted her role on the team and we encouraged one another, which made a difference in how we worked with one another. When we can cover each other’s weaknesses and embrace one another’s strengths, a lot can be accomplished.” —

JENNIFER WHITE YOUNG ’96

Jim Peoples, Lori Singleton Anderson, Jennifer White Young, Louis Britton, and Brent Smith

IT’S HOW THEY PLAYED THE

“I CAN’T IMAGINE MY TIME AT ST. ANDREW’S WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT THE TEAMS I WAS PART OF.

There were ups and downs, but when I look back, I don’t think of the ‘downs’ in a negative light. Those experiences were lessons that helped mold me. I could not be more thankful for the time and effort that fantastic coaches like Coach Bradberry, Coach Roach, Coach Ray, Coach Till, and Coach Yates put into being mentors to student athletes. Those coaches taught me a lot about being a man and helped prepare me to be the husband and father I am

BRENT SMITH

“In our society today, it can seem that everything is all about me, me, me. But it takes every person on the team to be successful. The same thing is true in my work every day. If one person on a team doesn’t do their job, there can be detrimental consequences. That seems like a lot of pressure, but it’s more about leaning on and trusting one another.”

REED STACY ’99

(Posthumous)

Basketball, Golf

REED STACY WAS INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF Fame posthumously following his death from cancer at the young age of 40.

Stacy transferred to St. Andrew’s during his junior year of high school to play basketball. According to his sister, Katie McDaniel, “Reed made it clear why he was there. He wanted to play with the best independent school athletes.”

While he came to St. Andrew’s to play sports, according to his sister, Stacy found so much more. He never forgot his St. Andrew’s connection or the lifelong friends he made there; several of his St. Andrew’s classmates served as his pallbearers.

“St. Andrew’s changed Reed’s life,” Katie McDaniel said. “Prior to attending, he wasn’t quite sure of himself and where he fit in. St. Andrew’s gave Reed the confidence he needed for the remainder of his life. He

“P.D.D.H-

always looked back on his tenure at St. Andrew’s so fondly and so proudly. My brother was blessed and lucky to be a St. Andrew’s alumnus.”

JENNIFER WHITE YOUNG ’96 Basketball, Track and Field

JENNIFER WHITE YOUNG HAS MEMORIES OF VICTORIES as a Saints basketball player, but the one that stands out the most was the reaction after a loss.

“We lost our final playoff game after an undefeated season. The gym was packed and the energy was high. Despite the loss, we held our heads high and the student body was extremely supportive.”

Young went on to play basketball at Mississippi College. Today, she works as a mental health therapist, and still makes time to shoot a few hoops with her spouse and 10-year-old daughter. Young looks back fondly on the bond she shared with fellow St. Andrew’s student athletes.

“We each had a similar challenge – to prove that students from an independent school were good enough to compete in the world outside private schools, while also finding our place academically. We celebrated each other in the bigger landscape of the metro area and across the state. I’m also proud of our school’s recent teams, whose accomplishments continue to earn St. Andrew’s respect as competitors and champions.”

PRIDE DETERMINATION DESIRE HUSTLE.

That motto was instilled in me my freshman year on the basketball team. It has and always will be a part of me. The work ethic it takes to be successful is tied to those four words. I’m grateful to have them and pray I can instill them in my own children.” —

LORI SINGLETON ANDERSON ’00

today.”

’05

MORE THAN MEDICINE

THOSE LESSONS HAVE SERVED Dr. Subramony well in her career, which combines her training as a physician with her passion for touching patient lives. Dr. Subramony is the chief quality officer for Cohen Children’s Medical Center and vice president for quality and safety for pediatric services at Northwell Health, New York State’s largest healthcare provider.

While her focus is pediatrics, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Subramony was deployed to the frontlines in New York City to care for an overwhelming number of critically ill adults. Her husband, Dr. Chris Barbieri, a urologist, was also assigned to emergency coverage of COVID cases.

AN ALPHAOMEGA GRADUATE OF ST. ANDREW’S, Dr. Anu

Subramony received the Trustees’ Medal for Academic Achievement. She is a graduate of Yale University and earned her M.D. and M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

“It was the scariest time of our lives, but as seasoned physicians, we had an obligation to care for other people and we all wanted to help,” Dr. Subramony said. “The saddest part was the isolation. People were sick and alone and we had to tell their family members to say good-bye to them over Facetime.”

Her experiences during a pandemic that dominated

not only the healthcare landscape, but also the political and media landscape, renewed Dr. Subramony’s appreciation for the critical thinking skills taught at St. Andrew’s.

“People need to know how to go out and get information for themselves. The value of a St. Andrew’s education, of learning not what to think but how to think, is more important now than ever before.”

Post-pandemic, Dr. Subramony has returned to her focus on children’s health, which includes a mission to help people from different backgrounds live their healthiest lives.

“I played the piano in chapel at St. Andrew’s every week. My experience as a Hindu girl actively participating in the spiritual life of the school complemented my view of life,” Dr. Subramony said. “Humbly exploring the world and looking for and connecting with people who are not like you was part of the St. Andrew’s experience. In a time when people are so divided, we need more of that St. Andrew’s spirit.”

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD — The highest honor bestowed upon an alumnus or alumna, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have made extraordinary personal achievements, professional accomplishments, and significant contributions to the community, arts, sciences, or business. Recipients are individuals whose exemplary lives and activities both benefit society and reflect honor upon St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

“THE THINGS I REMEMBER FROM ST. ANDREW’S ARE NOT FACTOIDS,” THEY’RE LESSONS IN HOW TO THINK, HOW TO APPRAISE EVIDENCE – WHETHER THAT’S IN SCIENCE OR HISTORY OR ANY OTHER SUBJECT – HOW TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN, AND HOW TO APPRECIATE DIVERSITY.”

DR. ANUPAMA “ANU” SUBRAMONY ’94 • ST. ANDREW’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA OF THE YEAR

DOCTOR’S ORDERS

In remarks to St. Andrew’s students, Dr. Anu Subramony shared three pieces of advice:

• Seek out people who are not like you. Connect with someone who speaks a different language, didn’t grow up like you, is politically different than you. You will be stronger for it.

• Don’t let anyone tell you what to think.

• Look around you at your friends at St. Andrew’s. You will never forget these people.

A STORYTELLER FOR GOOD

A COMMUNITY BUILDER AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR, PATRICK WEEMS IS SETTING A PATH TOWARD RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND RACIAL HEALING THAT WILL TRANSFORM GENERATIONS.

WEEMS CO-FOUNDED AND DIRECTS

the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, in Sumner, Mississippi. The center uses powerful art, film, and storytelling to share the tragic story of the murder of Emmett Till, promote racial healing, and point toward a new future.

“Storytelling is an important way to change culture for the better,” Weems said. “When it comes to making positive changes, culture trumps policy.”

Weems first heard Emmett Till’s story as a student in a St. Andrew’s history class taught by Michelle Purdy ’97.

PATRICK WEEMS was at the White House for the March 29, 2022 signing of the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Bill into law by President Joe Biden.

“I was very conservative growing up. My view was that to be successful, you had to get out of Mississippi. Then, I was one of six students in Michelle Purdy’s African American history class. That experience changed my life,” Weems said. “The story of Emmett Till was nationally significant and I felt like it had been hidden from me.

“I learned that when this crime was committed, people Emmett’s age took their anger, their hurt, and their energy, and channeled it into the civil rights movement. They became known as the Till Generation,” Weems continued. “Their story gave me hope. Maybe I could do something similar.”

Weems has made that hope his life’s work. Under his direction, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center focuses on education as the path to racial reconciliation. The center offers summer youth programs and teacher education projects, and created a moving exhibition on the Till story that traveled to seven cities in 2022. A formal lesson plan developed through the center has been piloted in 10 high schools nationwide.

Weems has raised funds for the center on a national level and been instrumental in the ongoing campaign to make sites in Mississippi and Chicago related to Till’s history a National Historic Park. He has been recognized and supported in his work with prestigious fellowships from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Monument Lab.

Weems’ wife, Anna, is a native of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, the area where the Emmett Till story unfolded. While Patrick Weems didn’t hear the story that would change his life until he was a high school senior, his own son will grow up knowing about Till and his legacy.

“My son, Sam, is two years old. I want my son to have a better Mississippi than I did.”

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD — The highest honor bestowed upon an alumnus or alumna, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have made extraordinary personal achievements, professional accomplishments, and significant contributions to the community, arts, sciences, or business. Recipients are individuals whose exemplary lives and activities both benefit society and reflect honor upon St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

PATRICK WEEMS ’04 • ST. ANDREW’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

“STORYTELLING IS AN IMPORTANT WAY TO CHANGE CULTURE FOR THE BETTER. WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES, CULTURE TRUMPS POLICY.”

REALIZING YOUR GRASS REALLY IS GREENER

JASON GREENER HAS A CONFESSION TO MAKE. SOME THREE DECADES AGO, GREENER WAS GUILTY OF BREAKING AND ENTERING – INTO THE ST. ANDREW’S NORTH CAMPUS GYM.

“TWO FRIENDS AND I SNUCK INTO the gym in the middle of the night to play basketball,” Greener says. “Coach John Applegate was living in an apartment on campus at the time. He turned on the lights and told us to go home. We were so worried that he’d tell our parents, but we never heard about it again.”

“MY SERVICE

on the board of trustees further inspired my loyalty to St. Andrew’s. I realized I was never saying, ‘I have to go to St. Andrew’s today.’ It was always ‘I get to go to St. Andrew’s today.’”

His trespass literally forgiven, Greener went on to become an Alpha-Omega graduate of St. Andrew’s, and eventually to lead the school as chair of the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees from 20192021. Greener continues to serve as a member of the St. Andrew’s Alumni Board. Professionally, Greener is chairman of both Stribling Equipment and Empire Truck Sales.

In remarks to St. Andrew’s students, Greener stressed the importance of appreciating opportunities and gifts in the moment, and having “loyalty to some-

thing you are in the midst of living and breathing every day – this place we call St. Andrew’s.”

“My hope is that you will feel a real love and commitment to this school and that you will remain loyal to this place that has provided and will continue to provide you with so much,” Greener told the students. “This place we call St. Andrew’s is not the buildings or the playing fields, it’s the people here. It’s the teachers, staff, coaches, and it’s you, the students.”

“When I was speaking to the students, I was actually speaking to myself,” Greener said. “I didn’t fully appreciate the education I was receiving and the community I was a part of at the time I was a student. Now, it really resonates with me. Loyalty is wanting others to have the same opportunities you had.”

THE ST. ANDREW’S LOYALTY AWARD — The St. Andrew’s Loyalty Award honors St. Andrew’s alumni who, in deed or action, reflect and recognize the importance of being an alumnus or alumna of St. Andrew’s; who demonstrate pride in their alma mater; and whose interest and loyalty are evident by their significant, notable, and meritorious contributions toward the advancement of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. One alumnus or alumna is recognized each year.

JASON GREENER ’92 • THE ST. ANDREW’S LOYALTY AWARD

FAMILY TRADITIONS

Service to St. Andrew’s is a Greener family tradition. Jason Greener’s mother, Sherry Stribling Greener ’62, also served on the St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees.

Greener has another incentive for loyalty to St. Andrew’s. He met his wife, Betsy, through a St. Andrew’s connection. Greener attended the University of Mississippi; Betsy, a Dallas native, was attending Southern Methodist University in Texas when she came to Jackson for the weekend with a friend, Amanda Thames Tucker ’92, and met Jason at a St. Andrew’s event. Jason and Betsy have two children, Sarah Beth Greener ’21 and Thomas Greener, class of 2024.

INSPIRATION ON THE JOB:

WALLACE BERRY 21 YEARS

Maintenance Supervisor, Director of Maintenance

WALLACE BERRY KEPT

St. Andrew’s facilities up and running smoothly for more than two decades.

Favorite Parts of St. Andrew’s: St. Andrew’s was like a breath of fresh air, exactly what it should be like in the workplace. I looked forward to going to work every day. I enjoyed my interaction with the faculty and staff, although in my position, the less the faculty and students saw of me, the better, since that meant things were running smoothly.

Most Memorable Moment:

When one of the art teachers was hanging murals on the goalpost right before May Day and bent the post all the way to the ground. I hired two tractors and a welding machine to get it back upright.

What I’ll Miss the Most:

Witnessing the transformation that occurs in early childhood students is always memorable. I’ll miss observing the joy of my students singing, dancing, and creating, and sharing their pride as they do so. I’ll miss the inspiration, encouragement, and vitality of my colleagues. It is with rejoicing, mingled with sadness, that I am proud to say I was a part of St. Andrew’s.

RAY MCFARLAND 23 YEARS

Acting, Speech, Speech and Debate Coach, Director of Upper School Theatre Program, Director of the Center for Performing Arts, Chair of the Fine Arts Department

MOST IMPORTANT LESSON LEARNED AT ST. ANDREW’S: Giving of yourself is not a chore, it’s a privilege.

AS THE LEGENDARY LEADER of the St. Andrew’s theatre department, Ray McFarland taught hundreds of students that the world was their stage.

SUSAN LAWLER ’75 28 YEARS

Early Childhood Music

SUSAN LAWLER FIRST stepped foot on campus as a four-year-old student, was a proud member of the second graduating class, became a beloved music teacher, and sent her own two children to St. Andrew’s. Her ties to St. Andrew’s deepened this year when Lawler’s twin grandsons began Pre-K.

MOST IMPORTANT LESSON LEARNED AT ST. ANDREW’S: In 50 years someone is going to remember your class and say your namelet that sink

Favorite Memory:

Every single play and musical I directed. We set a very high standard for our presentations and we didn’t stop until we had it the very best we could make it. I use the pronoun “we” because that is the most important thing I taught to every student in my classes and performances. It’s about the group. We all worked together – the performers and the stage, lighting, and sound technicians – to create something special for our audiences.

Favorite Memory:

Memories of all of these experiences come flooding back whenever I hear the words “St. Andrew’s.” The more time passes, the more treasured the memories become. I vividly recall my classmates and teachers, and those of my daughter and son. Love of learning and lots of laughter permeate them all. New memories are on the horizon as I anticipate seeing things through my grandsons’ eyes.

What I’ll Miss the Most:

I will miss not being an active member of the St. Andrew’s family. I am a firm believer of that unique aspect of this amazing school. We may sometimes argue like family, but when it comes down to it, there is nothing the faculty and students will not do for each other. I absolutely believe that is what makes St. Andrew’s so wonderful. We push each other to be the best we can be.

I saw what St. Andrew’s did for its students – for the children – and I believed in it.

in.

IMAGI NING POSSIBILITIES the

THE 2021-22 ST. ANDREW’S ANNUAL FUND

THE ST. ANDREW’S COMMUNITY ROSE TO THE CHALLENGE TO “IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES,” COLLECTIVELY CONTRIBUTING NEARLY $700,000 TO THE ANNUAL FUND, A RECORD-BREAKING TOTAL.

Joyce and David Marion led the effort as the 2021-22 Annual Fund chairs.

“We believe in the mission and purpose of St. Andrew’s. The opportunity to interact with so many other people who share our love for the school was the most rewarding aspect of chairing the Annual Fund,” Joyce Marion said. “It was inspiring to hear about the experiences of others as they conversed about their unique journeys and relationships with St. Andrew’s.”

The Marions’ daughter, Chloe, is a ninth grader at St. Andrew’s.

“St. Andrew’s has played an invaluable role in the life of our child since Chloe first walked through the doors as a two-year-old in summer camp,” Joyce Marion said. “We are forever indebted to the teachers who love and guide her, the administrators who help shape the vision for the school, and the many families who help create the unmatched St. Andrew’s community.”

“WE HOPE THAT CHLOE SEES THROUGH OUR EXAMPLE THAT IT IS WORTHWHILE, AND EVEN AN EXPECTATION, TO SUPPORT WITH ENTHUSIASM AND COMMITMENT THOSE THINGS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN HER LIFE.”

David, Joyce, and Chloe Marion, class of 2026

THANK YOU

TO THOSE WHO IMAGINED THE POSSIBILITIES

St. Andrew’s thanks the donors to the 2021-22 Annual Fund, who generously contributed nearly $700,000, a new Annual Fund record.

1947 SOCIETY OF ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Generous gifts of $1,947 and up

VISIONARIES

$10,000 and up

The Andrew and Carolyn Chatham Charitable Fund at Vanguard Charitable

Jennifer and Alexander Clark

James H. Creekmore, Sr. & Meredith W. Creekmore Foundation Donor Advised Fund

The First, ANBA

Colby and Erin Lane

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Lyle

Christopher and Molly Malloy

Joyce and David Marion

Nora-Frances and Vaughan McRae

Seth and Rachel Misenar

Judy and Bud Robinson

Lan and Whitney Zhou

INNOVATORS

$5,000-$9,999

Michael and Ashley Borne

Paul and Amy Catherwood

Patty and Jeff Christie

Donald R. DeZutter

Pat and Bob Drinkwater

Wesley and Dolly Goings

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Stribling Greener/ The Greener Family Foundation

Gulf Guaranty Life Insurance Company

Anne M. Maxwell and Bill Hussey

Laurie H. McRee

Trudy and Ed Moody

Lea Ann and Doug Packer

Dominika and Preston Parry

Jay Sones

Andrew R. Townes Family Charitable Fund, a Donor Advised Fund of U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

Drs. Kim and Stan Ward/Kim and Stan Ward Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable

Kathryn Wiener

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Bensler

Brittany and Jaysson Brooks

Tobi and Glen Brown

Shanda Yates and Yancy Burns

Elizabeth and Greg Buyan

Lanita and Mike Campbell

Rebecca and Deaver Collins

Merrida and Tara Coxwell

Jay and Puja Craddock

Jessi and Scott Crawford

Frances and Justin Croft

Drs. Kimberly and William Crowder

Dan Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Russ Davis

Bruce and Teresa Deer

Dr. Honey East

Matt and Jennie Eichelberger

The T.H. Etheridge Trust/Tam and Nora Etheridge

Bethany and Robert Farr III

Bob Farr

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Farr II

Paige and Peter Fisher

Dr. and Mrs. Lionel B. Fraser, Jr.

Xin Qi and Yiling Fu

Bethany and Dan Gaillet

Stephanie and Mark Garriga

Mona and Kris Graham

Jason and Mandy Halter

Jim and Susan Haltom

Jimmy and Miranda Hamilton

Hank Holman

Randy and Judy Hutchinson

Robert and Melissa Hutchison

Priscilla and Jason Jolly

Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Jones, Jr.

Cliff and Billie Jo Kent

Ben and Sonja Kerr

Ginger and Judson Kroeze

Hite and Judy Lane

Ellen and Eason Leake

S. Shinn and Grace P. Lee

Michelle and Kevin Lewis

Margaret Prine and Robert Lewis

Maury Fontaine Lutin

Barbara and Andrew Mallinson

Drs. Lori and Derek Marshall

Erin and Cody McCain

Drs. Danny and Hazel McCaughan

Sara Jane and Jeff McCrary

Kendall and Seema McKenzie

Paul McNeill

Michael McRee

Becca and C.J. Meaders

Russell and Amber Morrison

David and Diane Morse

Mr. and Mrs. James T. Newman

Sagar and Monica Patel

Carol and George Penick

Alan and Anne Perry

The Perry Family

Michelle and David Pharr

Drs. Jana and Josh Phillips

Joe and Karen Powell

Mary and Alex Purvis

Sybil and Seshadri Raju

Whitney and Ravi Raju

Sara and Bill Ray

Dr. Charles Robertson

Scott and Marcie Robertson

Cathey and David Russell

Dr. and Mrs. Henry Sanders IV

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Schnur

Mr. and Mrs. Sunny Sethi

Jim and Sandra Shelson

G. Dale and Verna Smith

Seetha and Asoka Srinivasan

St. Andrew’s Parents’ Association

Joe and Gwennetta Tatum

Stephen L. Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. Taylor B. Triplett

Sidnette and Trey Turnage

Michael and Barbara Wallace

Trey and Heather Ward

Shannon and James Warnock

Mr. and Mrs. John Waskom

Holly and Chris Wiggs

Jan and John Wofford

Tammy and Tim Young

PHILANTHROPISTS

$1,250-$1,946

Anonymous

Ivy and Frank Alley

Hailey and Jack Allin

Sophia and Philip Azordegan

Mandy and Richard Davis

Julie Den Herder

Dr. and Mrs. Ujjwal Dhar

June and S.R. Evans

Robert and Danielle Ireland

Jay Jenkins

Melissa Chan and Hyung Kim

Ron and Diana McCall

FOUNDERS

$1,947-$4,999

Anonymous (2)

John D. and Sarah Adams

Lynn and Leigh Allen

Elizabeth and Warwick Alley

Eric and Amy Amundson

Chris and Theresa Anderson

Donna and Jim Barksdale

Brad and Leslie Baskin

Dr. Romero and Ericka Midgett

Jon and Carol Mitchell

Kellye and Wilson Montjoy

Penny and John Moore

Dr. Natasha Hardeman and Mr. Willie Moore

Risa and Jack Moriarity

Frances and Cooper Morrison Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation for Mississippi

September Moore

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

Arun R. Patel

Drs. Steven and Rita Redd

Danielle Redd

Linda and Jack Rodriguez

Bethany and Lucien Smith

Jane and Bill Smith

Toya and Lardarius Webb

Charles A. Weeks

from July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022.

These donors made gifts

BENEFACTORS

$750-$1,249

Mary Clift and Jerry Abdalla

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Almond

Ayesha Khalid and Naveed AminKhan

Anonymous

Tina and Richard Aplenc

Dr. Zach and Laurie Baldwin

James and Brenda Bennett

Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Boling

Cordelia and Tom Boone

Kathy and John Brombacher

Lauren Rosenbaum Brown

Heather and Steve Bryan

Gerry and Sandy Buyan

Erin and Steven Chevalier

Karyn and Pat Cochran

Dr. and Mrs. Joe C. Cook

Betsy and Kane Ditto

Joe and Dottie Donaldson

Ouida and Wayne Drinkwater

Frank and Susan Duke

Cindy and David Dunbar

David and Susie Eaton

Dr. and Mrs. Peter Benjamin Everett

Rivers Fike/Shell Oil Company

HERO Program

Michael, Sylvia, and Danny Galaty

The Gray Family

Adam and Molly Griffin

Megan and Nathan Glenn

Joanne and Steven Harth

Elizabeth McNease Hays

Annette and James Hitt

David and Missy Hoster

Bob and Lynn Ireland

Eunai Kim and Hyun Jung

Lara and Chris Kees

John F. and Candace

L. Kime

Martha Fontaine LaValla

Mr. John M. McCullouch

Cardy and Kristen Miller

Susan and Jason Murphy

Buff Neill

Beth and Steve Orlansky

Chico and Arti Patel

Beth Peterson

Justin and Anna Peterson

Dr. Michelle A. Purdy

Mrs. Mitchell Pearl Purdy

John and Gayla Purvis

Holli and Dan Roach

Drs. Denzil and Audrey Robertson

Rebekah McKeown Sanders

Mason and Amber Shiflett

Ken and Suzanne Sones

St. Andrew’s Alumni Board

Adam and Lisa Stone

David and Aileen Thomas

Molly and Robert Walker

Hazel and Clarence Weatherspoon Sr.

PATRONS

$250-$749

Tim and Elizabeth Abston

Deborah W. Allen

Christian A. Allenburger

Betty and John Allin

Liza Ambriz

Vinod and Susan Anand

Anonymous (6)

Dr. Veronica Carullo and Mr. Mark Annunziata

Mr. and Mrs. Casey M. Bacon

Landon and Maeve Beard

Claudia and Rajesh Bhagat

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Blackard

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Blackwell

Tara Blazona

The Boeing Company

Si M. Bondurant

Mr. and Mrs. H. Barber Boone

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard H. Booth

Mrs. Jennie Brown

Lee Anne and Chase Bryan

Virginia and Minor Buchanan

Amit Budhraja

William and Leigh Campbell

Stephanie and Robbie Carr

Jonathan and Pegah Carroll

Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Carron

Katherine and Price Chadwick

Rayford and Tangela Chambers

Karri Chaney

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Chism

Salem Chism

William Chism

Vicky L. Clanton

Whitney and Travis Clayton

Monica Colletti

Elisabeth Malphurs and Buck Cooper

Lynn and Keith Cooper

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper

Blake Cress

Lea and Jim Crongeyer

Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Daily

Heather and Pierre de Delva

Chesney and Marc Doyle

Shea and Ed Egger

Alissa and Clay Elliott

Annie and Gates Elliott

Ike and Aja Eriator

Suzy and Todd Everett

Mark and Patti Fanning

Blakely Fox Fender

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Fender

Dennis and Karen Ferra

Kate and Thomas Fisher

John and Mary Ann Fontaine

Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Fougerousse

Anna and Andy Frame

Chelsea and Kevin Freeman

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Galicki

Katie Greene Gallivan

Dr. Christina Glick

Emily Allenburger Gordon

Dr. Heath Gordon

Maureen and Glenn Griffin

Kim and Rodney Grogan

Ellen and Lester Hailey

Robin and Barry Hall

Dr. and Mrs. James Hamilton III

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hamm

Lindsay and Brian Hamm

Dorothy and John Hawkins

Melinda and Steve Hendrix

Dennis and Anne Higginbotham

Dr. and Mrs. Juebin Huang

Ashley Hullender

Ricky and Megan James

Ben Johnson

Brannan Johnston

Leland H. Jones, IV

Gerald Joyner

Dean Julius

Marty and Matt Kelly

Burney, Hannah, Ashton, and Hannah Clay King

Beth and Taylor Kitchings

Kathy and Mark Knight

Bryan Chiu and J. R. Lander

Langford Family Giving Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan J. Lee

Don and Beverly Litchfield

Randy and Debbie Lominick

The Losset Family

Drs. Clarence and Ivy Lovelady

Jim Lowery

Susan and James Lowery

Blake Luehlfing

Mr. and Mrs. David M. Maggio

Jamie and Kristen Mallinson

Ojus and Jane Malphurs

Laura Miller and Danny Marks

Deshun and Vaterria Martin

Honey and Larry May

Gerald and Susan McCaffery

Hoyt and Melinda McGrath

Andrew and Kate McMillin

Drew and David McWhorter

Will and Cassie Mendrop

Judy and Carl Menist

Drs. Blake and Elizabeth Mitchell

Don and Ann Mitchell

Mary Moran

Melanie and Richard Morgan

Jennifer Morrison

Dr. and Mrs. Davis D. Moser

Lee Moss

Luther and Ginnie Munford

Harry and Barrie Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Bronson Newburger

Ms. Huong Le and Mr. Ty Nguyen

Heidi and Mark Noel

Mr. Joseph Nyandoro and Dr. Aisha Nyandoro

Pokey O’Beirne

Gee and Holly Ogletree

Amanda and Craig Orgeron

Ann Pace

Kim and Mickey Paduda

Ronica Palato

Mrs. Catherine Patterson

Phoebe and Rob Pearigen

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Pollack

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022.

Marcia and Chuck Poole

Michelle Portera

Rebecca and Ryan Posey

Kathryn and Steve Post

Julie and Tom Powell

Drs. Suwarna Anand and Anand Prem

Kathy and Joe Ray

Sujith and Mona Reddy

Willam D. Reimers

Allyn Resch

Wells P. Richards

Susan Roberts

Ben and Ellen Robertson

Liz Robertson

Skip and Barbara Robertson

Licy Yanes and Damian Romero

Josh and Rhonda Russum

Jay and Brandi Ryker

Julia and Bo Sanders

John and Katherine Scanlon

Linda and John Schmidt

Dr. Julie Schumacher-Coffey

Dr. and Mrs. Satnum L. Sethi

Steve and Jessica Shafer

Mr. Jason and Dr. Angela Shannon

Woody and Holly Sistrunk

Crystal and Will Skelton

Klara and Phil Smith

Dr. and Mrs. Arjun Srinivasan

Jerusha and David Stephens

William Stover

Mr. and Mrs. David Strange

Anna and Neal Stephens

Patti and Jerry Sullivan

Demetrice and Brad Swinney

G. Javier Tanaka

Mr. Dustin Taylor and Dr. Erin Taylor

TJ and Brittany Taylor

Dr. Willie Thompson and Dr. Jenetta Thompson

Drs. Keith and Mary Beth Thorne

Przemyslaw Tokarski

Robyn Touchstone

Margie and Chad Van Meter

Ms. Mary Tom Vance

Matthew and Lauren VanLandingham

Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Vann

John C. Vaughey

Anna and Bill Wadlington

Mr. and Mrs. Warner Wadlington

Gloria Walker

Constance and Carroll Walker

Blake and Kathryn Lee Ware

Drs. Bud and Lydia Weisser

Dr. Mildred Ridgway Wells

Carlyle White

Mr. Marlo White and Dr. Sheena White

Mr. and Mrs. Aven Whittington III

Don and Alanna Wildman

Ren Wilkes

Leigh Ann and Guy Wilkins

Scott and Michelle Williams

Cynthia and Mike Winkelmann

Ben and Amanda Witt

Trey and Dorothy Wofford

Margie and Dave Wood

Dr. Rosemarie Word

Alanna and Rico Wright

Shie and Richard Wright

Drs. Wu Zhou and Hong Zhu

SUPPORTERS

$5-$249

Dr. and Mrs. George Abraham

John and Barbara Adams

Bess and William Aiken

Anonymous (22)

Mohammad and Mary Ali

Joan R. Allaben

Emily Almas

Jim and Suzanne Almas

Varsha Manucha and Ashish Anand

Veronica E. Aplenc

John Applegate

Carmen April-Washington

Mr. and Mrs. Brett A. Ashy

Mine and Serdar Astarlioglu

Jonathan and Leigh Barrett

Grace Bellnap

Michael and Sarah Bentley

Jean and Tony Bertas

Dr. Carrine Bishop

Catherine Bishop

Jordan and Kerri Black

Kendall T. Blake

Tom and Kim Bobbitt

Mr. and Mrs. Alex L. M. Bondurant

Mrs. Helen B. Boone

Lisa Boone

Mrs. Lois Booth

Mary Margaret and Timothy Boudreaux

Janie and Mark Bowen

Courtney Brisby

Josh Brister

Ben and Meghan Brock

Kathy and Brett Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brown

Mrs. Sara G. Brumley

Jordan and Chase Bryan

Morgan and Ben Bryant

Ben Buck

Jill and Paul Buckley

Maya and David Buford

Connie and Jim Burke

Ms. Cenovia Burnes

Bill and LaFon Burrow

Robert Bush

Mrs. Sharon Busler

Mr. and Mrs. David Caddle

Sally Caffery

Chuck and Carol Campbell

Kim and David Campbell

Mrs. Jerlen Y. Canada

Gayden and Clark Carpenter

Leslie Martin Carter

Drew and Melissa Cefalu

Rahul and Poonam Chaddha

Ravi and Agata Chandran

Mr. and Mrs. James K. Child

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christian

Dr. Pier Paolo Claudio and Dr. Candace Howard Claudio

Sarah Boshers Clements

Carolyn and Bob Cloud

Charlene Cole

Mike and Emily Corkern

Allison and Trey Cox

Julia and Dennis Cranford

Anna and Michael Crawford

Melanie and Wil Crawford

Cissy Croft

Lisa and DeWayne Cupples

Nadar and Lilly Dabit

Pam and Dick David

Lynn Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Wes Davis

Herwig and Meghan De Beukelaer

Christi and Jim DeLaughter

Dawn Denham

Kendra Perkins and Anthony DePrato

Laura and Joe Dixon

Dr. and Mrs. J. Edwin Dodd, Jr.

Hannah Doggett

Missy Donaldson

Marc and Jennifer Dowdell

David Dunnigan

Laura and Colin Dunnigan

Dottee and Pete Everett

Jane Everly

Jessica and Cody Farris

Sandra and Jose Flores

James C. Foley

James Fougerousse

Mr. and Mrs. William Franklin

Jennifer Pucheu and Coy Gauthier

Cynthia Gibbs

Joshua Stuart Gleason

Steve and Mary Gleason

Mrs. Marcia Ann Glisson

Jessica and Perry Goldsbury

Mrs. Fannie Gordon

Muskkan Gosain

Greg Graeber

Jan Graeber

Kenny Graeber

Beth and Collier Graham

Dr. and Mrs. James R. Green

Eric Griffin

Jane and Bill Griffin

Glenna S. Guidry Allen

Christi and David Hardy

Jane and DeMatt Harkins

Stacey Coulter, Reuben Harvey, and Jackson Harvey

Katie and Barrett Hathcock

Ann Heidke

Leah and Tal Hendrix

Mike and Jody Herm

Jane Hildebrand

Joseph H. Hill

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hitt

Mrs. Sondra S. Holman

Dr. Craig and Mrs. Melinda

Hoppe

Dr. and Mrs. Ian Hoppe

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022.

Gail Horhn

Matt Hosler

Eva Rose Houde

The Humphries Family

Russ and Pat Ingersoll

Cyndi Irons

Wytasha and David Jackson

Kim Jenkins

Albert Johnson

Ross and Anna Johnson

Susan Margaret Barrett and Scott Johnson

Abram and Lucy Kay Jones

Janet S. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Jones

Susan Shands Jones

Sara Nell Jordan

Ibby and David Joseph

Janice Joyner

Carla and Andy Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Kelsey

Bill and Jan Kientz

Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Kirmse

Judy Klein

Meredith Kochtitzky

Mr. George B. Koller and Dr. Felicitas L. Koller

Dr. and Mrs. Berkley Latimer

Susan McEuen Lawler

Jonathan W. Lee

Mary Leo

Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Lightsey

Mrs. Linda Lau and Mr. Hua Liu

Michael Livingston

Ray Loucks

Toby Lowe

Matthew Luter

Allen C. Lyle

Charles Lyle

Mrs. Chandler and Mr. Kyle MacDonald

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Maggio

Martha Magnuson

Darin and Brooke Maier

Richard and Carol Maier

Margaret T. Mains

Mrs. and Mr. Malwinder Mand

Col. and Mrs. Don Maraska

David and Elizabeth Maron

Russell Marsalis

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Marshall, IV

Charlane and Jim Martin

David and Diane Martin

Gail Martin

Mrs. Robin R. Mayfield

Pamela Pape and Robert McAdory

Mary McCall and Will McArthur

Ms. Suzy McAtee

David and Traci McCain

Frances McCain

David McCarty

Dr. and Mrs. Bryant McCrary

Casaundra McCullough

Dr. Karla McCullough

Boty McDonald

Ray McFarland

Courtney McGee

Nathan and Lesley McHardy

Felicia McIntire

Lanny and Nancy McKay

Barbara McLaughlin

Meredith McMullen

Pat and Susan McNease

Katie and David McRae

Lauren and Marks McWhorter

Taylor and Tye Menist

Drs. Jimmy and Mary Carol Miller

Harlon and Ellie Mills

Matt and Carter Milner

Julia Mitchell

Dalton Howard and Alan Mouton

Susannah and Leif Mylroie

Sallie Moseley

Lindsay Muller

Eswara and Deepthi Mundra

Andrew and Nikki Neely

Ann Niolet

Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Nippes

Mike and Emilie Odom

Susan and John Pace

Dimitra and Lampros

Papadimitriou

Jessica and Jignesh Patel

Minal Patel

Mrs. Aradhana Sharma and Mr. Chandra Pathak

Sean and Emily Patin

Donna and Stan Patrick

Judge and Mrs. Ed Patten

Dr. Randy G. Patterson

Lynne B. Payne

Kathy Pearson

Xiaoling Pei

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Perry

Emily and Jay Philpott

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Philpott

Gayle and Jim Poole

Lauren Powell

Valerie Prado

Katy Morgan and Graham Pulvere

Mr. Raj Ramarao and Dr. Sumana Ramarao

Dr. and Mrs. Jeb Raulston

Mary Rawson

Win Rawson

Andrea and Kevin Reid

Rob Rennie

Ed and Elaine Retumban, Jr.

Patsy Ricks

Thomas Riesenberger

John Rigg

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Robinson, Sr.

Nicole Robinson

Melinda Owens and Rolando Roman

Ms. Donna Ross

Kathryn Royals

Rita Royals

Ashley and Mychal Runnels

Julie and Justin Rust

Drs. Naveen and Jasmine Sandhu

Mrs. Carlene Scanlon

Charles and Norma Scott

Rachel Scott

Dr. and Mrs. Ben Seale

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Shaw

Grace Telcs and Scott Siera

Will and Allison Simpson

Kuldeep Kaur and Paramjett Singh

Bill and Sophie Sistrunk

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Skelton III

Gregory and Magdalena Slusarczyk

Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith

Erica Jane Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Smith

D’Ann and Bill Somerall

Rob and Navneet Sood

Catherine Southwick

Leslie and Sharon Southwick

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Strange IV

The Sullivans

Jim and Ward Sumner

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

Chico and Mary Taylor

Laura and Patrick Taylor

Trey and Crystal Taylor

Ethel Tew

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin C. Thomas, Jr.

Carter and Wendy Thompson

Mrs. Luther Thompson

Nnamdi and Tina Thompson

Michael Timmer

Ms. Tameka Tobias

Meriwether and Chris Truckner

Katie and Trey Tucker

Dr. Jeannie M. Camarillo and Mr. William F. Turnage

Patsy and Dick Turner

Terri D. Turner

Dr. Rachana Marathi and Dr. Pradeep K. Vaitla

Paul and Wilma VanLandingham

Lillian Lee and Mohammad

Vasighi-Ansarifar

Kathryn R. Vial

Dorsey and John Wade

Lane and Shannon Wade

Libby S. Walden

Tom and Crissie Walker

Lee Waterhouse

Sanna and Henri Paul Watson

Shannon and Lewis Watt

Dick and Susan Weatherholt

Mrs. Elizabeth Zenon and Dr. Richard Wells

Marcia and Steve Whatley

Blair and Daniel White

Caroline and Andy White

Jerry and Sue Whitt Charities

John and Elisabeth Wiener Fund at Fidelity Charitable/John and Elisabeth Wiener

Erin Dehon and Lisa Wigington

Bridget Williams

Phillip and Jennifer Wills

Kristi and John Winford

Alabel M. Wiser

Taylor Wofford

Britney Wolfe

Hannah Woodward

Mr. and Mrs. Thad Wright

Dr. and Mrs. Kent Wyatt

Hart Wylie

Ben Wynne

Jennifer and David Yates

Demetrius and Chaserie Young

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Young

The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Young

Shuja and Huma Yousuf

Mrs. Jiang Yanhua and Mr. Jinquan Zhou

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022.

PAYING IT FORWARD

THE MAJORITY OF ANNUAL FUND SUPPORTERS BEGIN DONATING TO ST. ANDREW’S WHEN THEIR CHILDREN ARE STUDENTS.

Many of those families continue to pay it forward, supporting the Annual Fund even after their own children have graduated.

Melissa and Robert Hutchison are the parents of two alumni, Charley ’18, a senior at Harvard, and Forrest ’21, a sophomore at Yale. The Hutchisons began participating in the Annual Fund when Charley was in Pre-K and continue to be faithful supporters today.

“In those early years, I didn’t realize the true impact of the Annual Fund,” Melissa said. “It wasn’t until I was asked to help make calls during a blitz week that I learned all the ways Annual Fund dollars are used and

the direct impact the Annual Fund has on programming at St. Andrew’s. For example, when my children took advantage of several Malone online courses, we had the Annual Fund to thank.”

Charley Hutchison and Forrest Hutchison credit St. Andrew’s for preparing them well for the rigors of an Ivy League education. Both have told their parents that the depth and breadth of their education at St. Andrew’s compares favorably to that of their collegiate peers, many of whom attended K-12 schools ranked among the top in the country.

“WE’RE THANKFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ST. ANDREW’S AFFORDED OUR KIDS. WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND BECAUSE WE WANT CHILDREN OF OTHER FAMILIES TO HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES CHARLEY AND FORREST HAD AT ST. ANDREW’S.” MELISSA HUTCHISON

Melissa and Robert Hutchison

HONORARIUMS

In honor of Madelyn, Anabelle, and Elias Abraham

Dr. and Mrs. George Abraham

In honor of Elizabeth Alley

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

In honor of Ella Bennett

James and Brenda Bennett

In honor of Scott Bennett and Jasmine Bennett

Charles and Norma Scott

In honor of Rabb Bentley and Lewis Bentley

Ms. Suzy McAtee

In honor of Anderson Bertas

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper

In honor of Anna Powell Black and Harper Black

Gee and Holly Ogletree

In honor of Ford Boone and Jacob Boone

Mrs. Helen B. Boone

In honor of Fletcher Booth and Sam Wade Booth

Mrs. Lois Booth

In honor of Bess Borne

Dr. and Mrs. James R. Green

Kathy Pearson

In honor of Emma Brown and Andrew Brown

Mrs. Jennie Brown

In honor of Isabella Brumley

Mrs. Sara G. Brumley

In honor of Teddy Bryant

Don and Beverly Litchfield

In honor of Betsy, Richard, and William Burrow

Bill and LaFon Burrow

In honor of Henry Stover Buyan and Charles Edward Buyan

Gerry and Sandy Buyan

In honor of Holden Caraway

Janet S. Jones

In honor of Julia Chadwick

Dorothy and John Hawkins

In honor of Lauryn Chambers

Rayford and Tangela Chambers

In honor of Morgan Chambers

Rayford and Tangela Chambers

In honor of Surya and Thara Christian

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christian

In honor of Henry Cooper and Andrew Cooper

Ojus and Jane Malphurs

In honor of Madison K. Cox

Mrs. Fannie Gordon

In honor of Davis Cress

Blake Cress

In honor of Ben, Thomas, and Catherine Croft

Mrs. Catherine Patterson

In honor of Cathy and Jeff Davis

Dr. Randy G. Patterson

In honor of Mary Manning Davis

David and Diane Morse

In honor of Gaby and Jake de Delva

Charlane and Jim Martin

In honor of Rayna Davis Dixon

Joseph H. Hill

In honor of Connor Dunnigan

David Dunnigan

Russ and Pat Ingersoll

In honor of The Dunnigan Family

Russ and Pat Ingersoll

In honor of The Fender Family (Blakely, Luke, and Will)

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Fender

In honor of Anna Purvis Frame

Frances Jean & Walter Neely

Kathryn and Steve Post

In honor of Stephanie Garriga

Don and Alanna Wildman

In honor of Cynthia Gibbs

Taylor and Tye Menist

In honor of Dr. James, Michaele, William, and Joy Glisson

Mrs. Marcia Ann Glisson

In honor of Charlotte Graves

Drs. Jimmy and Mary Carol Miller

In honor of Ally, Anna Kate, and Mason Hamilton

Dr. and Mrs. James Hamilton III

In honor of Addison and Teddy Hamm

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hamm

In honor of Hensley, Sarah Michael, and Mary Powell Hardy

Christi and David Hardy

In honor of Jack, Julia, and Lucas Harth

Joanne and Steven Harth

In honor of Dorothy and John Hawkins

Lynn and Leigh Allen

In honor of Caleigh Mason and Carrigan Henderson

Carmen April-Washington

In honor of Cobb, Ann Mabry, Mary Tait, and Walt Hendrix

Melinda and Steve Hendrix

In honor of Kyle Hendrix

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

In honor of Vivian Holman

Mrs. Sondra S. Holman

In honor of Maggie Hullender

Ellen and Eason Leake

In honor of Henry and Catherine James

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Shaw

In honor of Charlie, Benjamin, and Lily Margaret Johnson

Albert Johnson

In honor of Hannah and Burney King

Lee Waterhouse

In honor of Coleridge Hobbs-Kirmse

Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Kirmse

In honor of Bella Klein

Judy Klein

In honor of Kate Cochran and Dr. Karyn Kunzelman

Joan R. Allaben

In honor of the nuptials of J.R. Lander and Bryan Chiu

Anonymous

Grace Telcs and Scott Siera

J.R. Lander and Bryan Chiu

Mary Moran

John Rigg

In honor of Patten, Celia, Mary Emily, and Eliza Kate Lane

Hite and Judy Lane

Judge and Mrs. Ed Patten

In honor of Garvan Leo

Mary Leo

In honor of Kevin Lewis

Elizabeth and Greg Buyan

Rebecca and Deaver Collins

Pam and Dick David

Ben and Sonja Kerr

In honor of Ary Jane and Albert Lyle

Charles Lyle

In honor of Brooks Maier

Richard and Carol Maier

Ms. Mary Tom Vance

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Ojus Malphurs

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hitt

In honor of Chloe Marion

Charlene Cole

Gail Horhn

In honor of Jackson and Mila Marjanovic

Sara Nell Jordan

In honor of Harrison Martin

David and Diane Martin

In honor of June Mayfield

Mrs. Robin R. Mayfield

Cynthia and Mike Winkelmann

In honor of Lucy McCain

Ethel Tew

In honor of Lissa, Jane, and Kate McCrary

Dr. and Mrs. Bryant McCrary

Sara Jane and Jeff McCrary

In honor of Ray McFarland

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Strange IV

In honor of Melanie Alter and Brent H. McKay

Lanny and Nancy McKay

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022.

In honor of Tinsley and Tatum

McLaughlin

Barbara McLaughlin

In honor of Paxton and Paige McLin

Dr. Carrine Bishop

In honor of Madeleine, William, and Henry McRae

Ron and Diana McCall

In honor of Marks McWhorter

Kathryn and Steve Post

Lane and Shannon Wade

In honor of Judy and Carl Menist

Hannah Woodward

In honor of Jude, Hazel, and Shepherd Misenar

Mrs. Sharon Busler

In honor of Mira Mitchell

Dr. and Mrs. Kent Wyatt

In honor of Anne, Christine, and Hayden Moody

Dennis and Anne Higginbotham

In honor of Thomas and James O’Beirne

Pokey O’Beirne

In honor of Elis, Mack, and Georgia Paduda

Ann Niolet

Mary Paduda

In honor of Cheyenne Palato

Ronica Palato

In honor of Donna Patrick

Katy Morgan and Graham Pulvere

In honor of Libby and Miles Perry

John F. and Candace L. Kime

In honor of Eloise, Edie Jane, and Easton Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Thad Wright

In honor of Miller Glenn, Easton

Glenn, and Christopher Puckett

Dr. Christina Glick

In honor of Catherine Purvis

Mary and Alex Purvis

In honor of Win Rawson and Katherine Rawson Kronzer

Mary Rawson

In honor of Toshino Rayford

Taylor and Tye Menist

In honor of Thomas Riesenberger

Ashish Anand and Varsha Manucha

In honor of Nate and Cece Robertson

Skip and Barbara Robertson

In honor of Sophia and Sean Sabin

Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Jones, Jr.

In honor of Windsor Seabold

Bess and William Aiken

In honor of Scott Sexton

Susan McEuen Lawler

In honor of Lillian Sistrunk

Woody and Holly Sistrunk

In honor of William and Christopher Skelton

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Skelton III

In honor of Matthew McCullough and Isabella Smash

Casaundra McCullough

In honor of Bethany and Lucien Smith

Lynn and Keith Cooper

In honor of May and Annabeth Taylor

Mrs. Anne Smith

In honor of Avery Thomas

Stephen L. Thomas

In honor of Meriwether Truckner

Dr. and Mrs. Jeb Raulston

In honor of Mary Douglas Vance

Susan McEuen Lawler

In honor of Hank and Joey

Grace Vaughn

Marcia and Steve Whatley

In honor of Annie and Wesley Walker

Constance and Carroll Walker

In honor of Haley, Sadie, Emma, and Claire Ward

D’Ann and Bill Somerall

In honor of Madeleine Wylie

Hart Wylie

In honor of Mary Gilbert Wylie

Hart Wylie

In honor of Caleb and Connor Young

Randy and Judy Hutchinson

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Young

In honor of Rachel, Leilani, and Landen Zhou

Lan and Whitney Zhou

MEMORIALS

In memory of Craig Bluntson

Paul and Amy Catherwood

In memory of Melissa W. Bondurant

Mr. and Mrs. Alex L. M. Bondurant

Si M. Bondurant

In memory of Amy Brooks

St. Andrew’s Alumni Board

In memory of Vernon Chadwick

Drew and David McWhorter

In memory of Dannie Craig

Eric Griffin

Maureen and Glenn Griffin

Sara and Bill Ray

In memory of Fred Dawson

Harry and Barrie Nelson

In memory of Bee Donley

Ray Loucks

In memory of Robert Earle Farr

Jan and John Wofford

In memory of Ron Fender

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Fender

Jimmy and Miranda Hamilton

In memory of Harold C. Fisher

Kate and Thomas Fisher

In memory of Liam Leslie Galaty

Michael, Sylvia, and Danny Galaty

In memory of Don Glisson

Mrs. Marcia Ann Glisson

In memory of Albert Edward Gray

Sara and Bill Ray

In memory of Dr. Joseph Herrin

Hagood, Jr.

Bruce and Teresa Deer

Jan Graeber

Will and Cassie Mendrop

Jan and John Wofford

In memory of Jimbo Hathcock

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

In memory of Max Hendrix

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

In memory of Barbara E. Johnson

Albert Johnson

In memory of Howard Spencer Jones

Susan Shands Jones

In memory of Allison Lightwine

Jay Sones

Charles A. Weeks

In memory of Sheila McCullouch

Sara and Bill Ray

In memory of Anne Stallworth McKeown

Rebekah McKeown Sanders

In memory of Robert Lee Morrison

G. Dale and Verna Smith

In memory of Jack Rawson

Mary Rawson

Win Rawson

In memory of Reed Stacy

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

In memory of Dr. James Strickland

Jan and John Wofford

In memory of Sheila Sundaram

Emily Almas

In memory of Whitney Luckett Watkins

Col. and Mrs. Don Maraska

In memory of Marsha McCarty Wells

Brad and Leslie Baskin

Ellen and Eason Leake

In memory of Latacia Burks Winter

Jan Graeber

In memory of Margie Wood

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

Jan and John Wofford

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022.

ALUMNI GIVING

* 1947 Society Member

CLASS OF 1959

Joe Donaldson

CLASS OF 1960

June Wilkinson Evans

CLASS OF 1963

Kendall Blake

Maury Fontaine Lutin*

CLASS OF 1965

Martha Fontaine La Valla

CLASS OF 1968

Rob Farr*

CLASS OF 1969

Jay Fontaine

CLASS OF 1971

Susan Roberts

CLASS OF 1973

Eddie Guillot

CLASS OF 1974

Vaughan McRae*

Sallie Roper Moseley

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

CLASS OF 1975

Susan Lawler

CLASS OF 1976

Robert Bush

Carl Menist

Frances Rone Morrison*

CLASS OF 1978

Hannah Kitchings King

Beth Wilson Peterson

Dan Roach

CLASS OF 1979

Buff Neill

Ben Wynne

CLASS OF 1980

Jon Langford

John Wiener

Ren Wilkes

CLASS OF 1981

Wilson Lyle*

CLASS OF 1982

Anonymous

Paul Buckley

Hank Holman*

Hoyt McGrath

September Moore

CLASS OF 1983

Bethany Shofner Gaillet*

CLASS OF 1984

Richard Aplenc

Ann Heidke

Charles Lyle

Win Rawson

CLASS OF 1985

Paul Catherwood*

CLASS OF 1986

Veronica Aplenc

Missy Donaldson

John Hawkins

Cardy Miller

Wells Richards

CLASS OF 1987

Leslie Martin Carter

Dorothy Allen Hawkins

Elizabeth McNease

Hays

CLASS OF 1988

Warwick Alley*

Scott Albert Johnson

Ravi Raju*

Arjun Srinivasan

CLASS OF 1989

Honey East*

Paige Ford Fisher*

Peter Fisher*

Cynthia Chunn Gibbs

Arun Patel

Rebekah McKeown Sanders

CLASS OF 1990

Susan Margaret Barrett

Kenny Graeber

CLASS OF 1991

Raymond Fraser

Michelle Petro Pharr*

Will Reimers

Margie Ditto Van Meter

CLASS OF 1992

Katie Greene Gallivan

Jason Greener*

Chris Malloy*

Keturah Thurmond Maraska

Jay Sones*

CLASS OF 1993

John D. Adams*

Catherine Allenburger

Ashy

Anonymous

Ben Everett

DeMatt Harkins

Anna Ditto Peterson

Julie Graves Powell

John Scanlon

Ken Sones

Patrick Taylor

CLASS OF 1994

Mary Catherine Papa

Blackwell

Jamie Fougerousse

Emily Allenburger

Gordon

Robert Ireland

Brannan Johnston

Priscilla Almond Jolly*

Alex Purvis*

Katherine Mills Scanlon

CLASS OF 1995

Leigh Rhodes Campbell

Buck Cooper

J.R. Lander

Elisabeth Malphurs

Matthew McLaughlin

Trey Ward*

CLASS OF 1996

Jack Allin

K.K. Sutherland Chadwick

Price Chadwick

Herwig De Beukelaer

Greg Graeber

Barrett Hathcock

Andrew Neely

Melinda Owens

Jason Word

CLASS OF 1997

Elizabeth Stevens Buyan*

John Paul Fougerousse

Kathy Harrell Knight

Rachel Baird Newman*

Michelle Purdy

Steve Shafer

Carlyle White

CLASS OF 1998

Carmen AprilWashington

Andrew Chatham*

Sarah Boshers Clements

Frances Patterson Croft*

Justin Croft*

Mona Patel Graham*

Lori Hill Marshall*

Erin Powell McCain*

Crystal Buie Taylor

Taylor Wofford

CLASS OF 1999

Taylor Morse Davis

Anna Purvis Frame

Kathryn McWhorter Post

Katy Morgan Neely Pulvere

Rita Rollins Redd

Jasmine Singh Sandhu

Lucien Smith

CLASS OF 2000

Ben Buck

Alexander Clark*

Josh Gleason

Sara Jane Doby McCrary*

Marsh Nippes

Rebecca Perry Posey

CLASS OF 2001

Tara Melinchuk Blazona

Chase Bryan

Robert Farr*

Taylor Neely Menist

Trey Wofford

CLASS OF 2002

Lizzy Jones Abston

Emily Almas

Whitney Buchanan

Clayton

Chelsea Taylor Freeman

Matt Hosler

Land Jones

Jonathan Lee

Susannah Morse Mylroie

Anna Marsh Selby

Cathy Southwick

Meriwether Wofford

Truckner

Caroline Morrison White

CLASS OF 2003

Brad Baskin*

Jordan Hailey Bryan

Adam Griffin

Creighton Hardy

Ashley Wells Hullender

Marty Hitt Kelly

Andrea Malone Reid

Claire Patrick Strange

Matthew VanLandingham

CLASS OF 2004

Alex Bondurant

Melanie Smith Crawford

Megan Puckett Glenn

Jamie Mallinson

CLASS OF 2005

Allen Lyle

Taylor Triplett*

CLASS OF 2006

Leslie Baskin*

Maeve Wilson Beard

Eric Griffin

Marks McWhorter

Tye Menist

Alden Marie Wofford

Raulston

Kate Royals

CLASS OF 2007

Rivers Fike

Ben Johnson

Rubina Sethi*

CLASS OF 2008

Oliver Galicki

CLASS OF 2009

Henri Paul Watson

CLASS OF 2010

Lucy Kay Sumrall Jones

CLASS OF 2011

William Chism

Lindsay Muller

CLASS OF 2012

Salem Chism

Blake Luehlfing

CLASS OF 2015

Anonymous

CLASS OF 2019

Julia Mitchell

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

IN 2022, ST. ANDREW’S BID A FOND FAREWELL TO ELIZABETH ALLEY, WHO SERVED AS ST. ANDREW’S DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING FOR EIGHT YEARS.

Alley inspired the St. Andrew’s community to break multiple giving records and never failed to let a single donor know how much she personally valued their support.

’LL MISS WORKING WITH OUR wonderful St. Andrew’s community and the amazing volunteers, including parents, grandparents, parents of grads, alumni, and trustees, who made these eight campaigns so successful,” Alley said. “Most of all, I’ll miss seeing my coworkers every day. They taught me so much and made everything so much fun.”

Taking over the reins is Chandler Parker MacDonald, St. Andrew’s new director of development. MacDonald will oversee the Annual Fund and support capital campaigns and other fundraising efforts.

MacDonald was previously the director of advancement at Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) in Sugar Land, Texas. Prior to her time in Texas, MacDonald worked at Vanderbilt University in the Office of Annual Giving. As the associate director of volunteer outreach for the Owen Graduate School of Management, she developed strategies for eight annual fundraising campaigns, including Vanderbilt’s 24-hour Giving Day, which saw some 8,000 donors contribute more than $9.4 million.

MacDonald has also served with the Los Angeles Elizabeth A. MacDonald Foundation; the West Nashville Dream Center; the Nashville Dolphins Special Olympics swim team; and the Millsaps College Alumni Relations Office.

MacDonald earned her bachelor’s degree and MBA at Millsaps College. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her husband, Kyle, her son, Parker, class of 2039, and daughter, Reese.

“ MY FAMILY MOVED BACK TO MISSISSIPPI TO join a community that reflected our shared values,” MacDonald said. “As I’ve joined the Saints family this year as an employee and as a parent, I’ve experienced what makes St. Andrew’s different – from the teacher-student relationships to the many ways we challenge students to think critically, explore and invest in their interests and abilities, and lead with love, integrity, and compassion. St. Andrew’s is a gem for Mississippi and I’m honored to be a member of the Saints community.”

Chandler Parker MacDonald Elizabeth Alley

RAY MCFARLAND’S

SECOND ACT

When revered – and sometimes feared – drama teacher Ray McFarland retired last spring, his former theater students and performers put on a tribute show befitting the master.

“RAY MANAGED TO FIND a balance between holding us to extremely high expectations and also making us feel deeply loved and supported. I don’t know that I’ve ever had a comparable experience of being pushed to work so hard, having someone so deeply believe in me, and having the results pay off as much as each performance did.”

Tom Allin ’05

Dozens of alumni traveled to St. Andrew’s North Campus CPA to stage scenes from a few of the many musicals McFarland directed, including Into the Woods, Agony, and The Drowsy Chaperone. Other alumni sent recorded messages thanking McFarland for his lasting influence on their lives.

Tom Allin ’05 served as master of ceremonies, traveling from Durham, North Carolina, to pay tribute to his former director.

“There is no universe where I wouldn’t have participated in this event,” Allin said. “Ray – and I don’t say this casually – changed my life in making me a more confident, caring, creative, and ambitious person. He was and remains a mentor and dear friend. It’s difficult to think of many others who have had the level and

RAY MCFARLAND FUND FOR THEATER

John and Betty Allin

Ms. Gabrielle G. Banks

Si M. Bondurant

Killian L. Buechler

Tara P. Ellis

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Frame

Jerry Goodwin

In Honor of Libby Stone Walden

Hannah A. Halford

Benjamin A. Hearon

Ben Johnson

Susan Shands Jones

In Honor of John Spencer Jones and Bessie Burton Howarth

depth of impact on the school that Ray has had. How can you not honor that?”

McFarland may have retired from St. Andrew’s, but he has not retired from the world of theater. McFarland’s fans can see him on stage in performances at Jackson’s New Stage Theatre and other regional theaters around the country.

“The retirement celebration that my former students honored me with was one of the most moving events of my life,” McFarland said. “I love theater. I love performing. God gave me the talents I have and I am constantly trying to develop them even further so I can share my joy of performing with others. I am so honored that those students understood what I was trying to teach them – make a joyful noise however and whenever you can.’”

Marlo and Stephen Kirkpatrick

In Memory of Dr. James Strickland

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Lewis

Allen Lyle

Mr. and Mrs. James K. McCarley

The Rev. and Mrs. Calvin J. Meaders III

Mr. Joseph Morris

Jerad D. Myers

John and Gayla Purvis

Holli, Dan, Patrick, Andrew, Madalyn, and Jace Roach

Scott and Marcie Robertson

Mr. Sandesh V. Shettar

Ray, Jolyne, and Fred Shirley

Crystal and Will Skelton

Libby Walden

Tori R. Wilson

Ray McFarland

St. Andrew’s thanks the following people who chose to honor their loved ones with honorarium gifts to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

In honor of Madelyn, Anabelle, and Elias Abraham

Dr. and Mrs. George Abraham

In honor of Elizabeth Alley

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

In honor of Ella Bennett

James and Brenda Bennett

In honor of Scott Bennett and Jasmine Bennett

Charles and Norma Scott

In honor of Rabb Bentley and Lewis Bentley

Ms. Suzy McAtee

In honor of Anderson Bertas

Dr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper

In honor of Anna Powell Black and Harper Black

Gee and Holly Ogletree

In honor of Ford Boone and Jacob Boone

Mrs. Helen B. Boone

In honor of Fletcher Booth and Sam Wade Booth

Mrs. Lois Booth

In honor of Bess Borne

Dr. and Mrs. James R. Green

Kathy Pearson

In honor of Emma Brown and Andrew Brown

Mrs. Jennie Brown

In honor of Isabella Brumley

Mrs. Sara G. Brumley

In honor of Teddy Bryant

Don and Beverly Litchfield

In honor of Betsy, Richard, and William Burrow

Bill and LaFon Burrow

In honor of Henry Stover Buyan and Charles Edward Buyan

Gerry and Sandy Buyan

In honor of Holden Caraway

Janet S. Jones

In honor of Julia Chadwick

Dorothy and John Hawkins

In honor of Lauryn Chambers

Rayford and Tangela Chambers

In honor of Morgan Chambers

Rayford and Tangela Chambers

In honor of Surya and Thara Christian

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Christian

In honor of Henry Cooper and Andrew Cooper

Ojus and Jane Malphurs

In honor of Madison K. Cox

Mrs. Fannie Gordon

In honor of Davis Cress

Blake Cress

In honor of Ben, Thomas, and Catherine Croft

Mrs. Catherine Patterson

In honor of Cathy and Jeff Davis

Dr. Randy G. Patterson

In honor of Mary Manning Davis

David and Diane Morse

In honor of Gaby and Jake de Delva

Charlane and Jim Martin

In honor of Rayna Davis Dixon

Joseph H. Hill

In honor of Connor Dunnigan

David Dunnigan

Russ and Pat Ingersoll

In honor of The Dunnigan Family

Russ and Pat Ingersoll

In honor of The Fender Family (Blakely, Luke, and Will)

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Fender

In honor of Anna Purvis Frame

Frances Jean & Walter Neely

Kathryn and Steve Post

In honor of Stephanie Garriga

Don and Alanna Wildman

In honor of Cynthia Gibbs

Taylor and Tye Menist

In honor of Dr. James, Michaele, William, and Joy Glisson

Mrs. Marcia Ann Glisson

In honor of Emily Gordon

Marlo Kirkpatrick

In honor of Charlotte Graves

Drs. Jimmy and Mary Carol Miller

In honor of Ally, Anna Kate, and Mason Hamilton

Dr. and Mrs. James Hamilton III

In honor of Addison and Teddy Hamm

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hamm

In honor of Hensley, Sarah Michael, and Mary Powell Hardy

Christi and David Hardy

In honor of Jack, Julia, and Lucas Harth

Joanne and Steven Harth

In honor of Dorothy and John Hawkins

Lynn and Leigh Allen

In honor of Caleigh Mason and Carrigan Henderson

Carmen April-Washington

In honor of Cobb, Ann Mabry, Mary Tait, and Walt Hendrix

Melinda and Steve Hendrix

In honor of Kyle Hendrix

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

In honor of Vivian Holman

Mrs. Sondra S. Holman

In honor of Maggie Hullender

Ellen and Eason Leake

In honor of Henry and Catherine James

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Shaw

In honor of Charlie, Benjamin, and Lily Margaret Johnson

Albert Johnson

In honor of John Spencer Jones and Bessie Burton Howarth

Susan Shands Jones

In honor of Hannah and Burney King

Lee Waterhouse

In honor of Coleridge Hobbs-Kirmse

Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Kirmse

In honor of Bella Klein

Judy Klein

In honor of Kate Cochran and Dr. Karyn Kunzelman

Joan R. Allaben

In honor of the nuptials of J.R. Lander and Bryan Chiu

Anonymous

Grace Telcs and Scott Siera

J.R. Lander and Bryan Chiu

Mary Moran

John Rigg

In honor of Patten, Celia, Mary Emily, and Eliza Kate Lane

Hite and Judy Lane

Judge and Mrs. Ed Patten

In honor of Garvan Leo

Mary Leo

In honor of Kevin Lewis

Elizabeth and Greg Buyan

Rebecca and Deaver Collins

Pam and Dick David

Ben and Sonja Kerr

In honor of Ary Jane and Albert Lyle

Charles Lyle

In honor of Brooks Maier

Richard and Carol Maier

Ms. Mary Tom Vance

In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Ojus Malphurs

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hitt

In honor of Chloe Marion

Charlene Cole

Gail Horhn

In honor of Jackson and Mila Marjanovic

Sara Nell Jordan

In honor of Harrison Martin

David and Diane Martin

In honor of June Mayfield

Mrs. Robin R. Mayfield

Cynthia and Mike Winkelmann

In honor of Lucy McCain

Ethel Tew

In honor of Lissa, Jane, and Kate McCrary

Dr. and Mrs. Bryant McCrary

Sara Jane and Jeff McCrary

In honor of Ray McFarland

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Strange IV

In honor of Melanie Alter and Brent H. McKay

Lanny and Nancy McKay

In honor of Tinsley and Tatum McLaughlin

Barbara McLaughlin

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022.

In honor of Paxton and Paige McLin

Dr. Carrine Bishop

In honor of Madeleine, William, and Henry McRae

Ron and Diana McCall

In honor of Marks McWhorter

Kathryn and Steve Post

Lane and Shannon Wade

In honor of Judy and Carl Menist

Hannah Woodward

In honor of Jude, Hazel, and Shepherd Misenar

Mrs. Sharon Busler

In honor of Mira Mitchell

Dr. and Mrs. Kent Wyatt

In honor of Anne, Christine, and Hayden Moody

Dennis and Anne Higginbotham

In honor of Thomas and James O’Beirne

Pokey O’Beirne

In honor of Elis, Mack, and Georgia Paduda

Ann Niolet

Mary Paduda

In honor of Cheyenne Palato

Ronica Palato

In honor of Donna Patrick

Katy Morgan and Graham Pulvere

In honor of Libby and Miles Perry

John F. and Candace L. Kime

In honor of Eloise, Edie Jane, and Easton Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Thad Wright

In honor of Miller Glenn, Easton

Glenn, and Christopher Puckett

Dr. Christina Glick

In honor of Catherine Purvis

Mary and Alex Purvis

In honor of Win Rawson and Katherine Rawson Kronzer

Mary Rawson

In honor of Toshino Rayford

Taylor and Tye Menist

In honor of Thomas Riesenberger

Ashish Anand and Varsha Manucha

In honor of Nate and Cece Robertson

Skip and Barbara Robertson

In honor of Sophia and Sean Sabin

Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Jones, Jr.

In honor of Windsor Seabold

Bess and William Aiken

In honor of Scott Sexton

Susan McEuen Lawler

In honor of Lillian Sistrunk

Woody and Holly Sistrunk

In honor of William and Christopher Skelton

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Skelton III

In honor of Matthew McCullough and Isabella Smash

Casaundra McCullough

In honor of Bethany and Lucien Smith

Lynn and Keith Cooper

In honor of May and Annabeth Taylor

Mrs. Anne Smith

In honor of Avery Thomas

Stephen L. Thomas

In honor of Meriwether Truckner

Dr. and Mrs. Jeb Raulston

In honor of Mary Douglas Vance

Susan McEuen Lawler

In honor of Hank and Joey Grace Vaughn

Marcia and Steve Whatley

In honor of Libby Stone Walden

Jerry Goodwin

In honor of Annie and Wesley Walker

Constance and Carroll Walker

In honor of Haley, Sadie, Emma, and Claire Ward

D’Ann and Bill Somerall

In honor of Madeleine Wylie

Hart Wylie

In honor of Mary Gilbert Wylie

Hart Wylie

In honor of Caleb and Connor Young

Randy and Judy Hutchinson

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Young

In honor of Rachel, Leilani, and Landen Zhou

Lan and Whitney Zhou

MEMORIALS

St. Andrew’s thanks the following people who chose to honor their loved ones with memorial gifts to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

In memory of Christian Alexander

Allenburger IV

David and Missy Hoster

In memory of Susan White

Allenburger

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kientz III

Marlo Kirkpatrick

Jim and Carol Madden

Carlene Scanlon

In memory of Craig Bluntson

Paul and Amy Catherwood

Mr. Malcolm Franklin

Mr. and Mrs. William Franklin

In memory of Melissa W. Bondurant

Mr. and Mrs. Alex L. M. Bondurant

Si M. Bondurant

In memory of Amy Brooks

St. Andrew’s Alumni Board

In memory of Vernon Chadwick

Drew and David McWhorter

In memory of Dannie Craig

Eric Griffin

Maureen and Glenn Griffin

Sara and Bill Ray

In memory of Fred Dawson

Harry and Barrie Nelson

In memory of Bee Donley

Ray Loucks

In memory of Susan Stribling Dehmer

Dorsey and John Wade

In memory of Robert Earle Farr

Burns Cooley Dennis, Inc.

Stephanie Garriga

Mrs. Chandler Parker MacDonald

Vaughan and Nora-Frances McRae

Alice T. Perry

Crystal and Will Skelton

Jan and John Wofford

In memory of Ron Fender

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Fender

Jimmy and Miranda Hamilton

In memory of Harold C. Fisher

Kate and Thomas Fisher

In memory of Liam Leslie Galaty

Michael, Sylvia, and Danny Galaty

In memory of Don Glisson

Mrs. Marcia Ann Glisson

In memory of Albert Edward Gray

Sara and Bill Ray

The Walker Foundation

In memory of Dr. Joseph Herrin

Hagood, Jr.

Bruce and Teresa Deer

Jan Graeber

Will and Cassie Mendrop

Jan and John Wofford

In memory of Bill E. Harrison

Virginia and Cleve Whitley

In memory of Jimbo Hathcock

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

In memory of Max Hendrix

Karen Crenshaw Swenson

In memory of Heather Holmes

Donna and Stan Patrick

In memory of Barbara E. Johnson

Albert Johnson

In memory of Howard Spencer Jones

Susan Shands Jones

In memory of Elisabeth Laigle

Donna and Stan Patrick

In memory of Allison Lightwine

Anonymous (4)

Donna Barksdale, Jay Sones, Ken Sones, and Megan

Sones Clapton

Paul Catherwood

Katie Gallivan

Porter Grant

Gretchen Gulmon

Mary Beth Harkins

Dr. and Mrs. James L. Hughes

Elizabeth Jackson

Emmie King

Alexis Lightwine and Family

Gloria Lightwine

Teresa and Jon B. Love

Elisabeth Malphurs

Keturah Maraska

Muriel Markov

Elizabeth McRee

Laurie H. McRee

These donors made gifts from July 1, 2021 –June 30, 2022.

Edward Muns

Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Muns

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Muzzi

Chris and Kim Myers

Amy Goldstein Omessi

Mary and Alex Purvis

Jay Sones

Seetha and Asoka Srinivasan

Arjun Srinivasan

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ken Stringer

Patrick Taylor

Margie and Chad Van Meter

Charles A. Weeks

Stacy Wellborn

In memory of Sheila McCullouch

Sara and Bill Ray

In memory of Anne Stallworth

McKeown

Rebekah McKeown Sanders

In memory of Ruth Monsour

John and Barbara Adams

Julia B. Chadwick

Jean Clarkson

Ms. Lydia Long

Medley & Brown, LLC

Merchants & Planters Bank

Beverly Y. Milam

Kirk and Leslie Mitchell

Mignonne and John Mitchell

Ford and Glynda Mosby

Joe and Rosalie K. Poist

Leanna Range-Norwood

Chris and Stephanie Scott

Monique Tool

Jan and Andrew Townes

Nell B. Wall

John Wampler

In memory of Robert Lee Morrison

G. Dale and Verna Smith

In memory of Jim Nippes

Anonymous (2)

Sidney Allen

Gordy Clark

John B. and Janet H. Clark

Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush

Bob and Pat Drinkwater

Rob and Virginia Farr

Jackson Iron & Metal Co, Inc./ The Crystal Families

Elinor Morris

Beth and Steve Orlansky

Spencer Prater

Scott Pray

Jim Rawls

Holli and Dan Roach

Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Rogers

Brian and Kyra Scruggs

Dr. Andy Shores

Andy Shores

Dennis and Robin Smith

Terry B. Wells

Steve and Debbie Zischke

In memory of Jack Rawson

Mary Rawson

Win Rawson

In memory of Reed Stacy

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

In memory of Dr. James Strickland

Elizabeth and Warwick Alley

Julia B. Chadwick

Jan Graeber

Marlo and Stephen Kirkpatrick

Nora-Frances and Vaughan McRae

Jan and John Wofford

In memory of Sheila Sundaram

Emily Almas

In memory of Perry Tyner Tate

Anonymous

In memory of Whitney Luckett Watkins

John Briggs

Lauren Rosenbaum Brown

John and Anne Luckett

Col. and Mrs. Don Maraska

In memory of Marsha McCarty Wells

Brad and Leslie Baskin

Ellen and Eason Leake

In memory of Latacia Burks Winter

Jan Graeber

In memory of Margie Wood

Rob and Virginia Farr

Michelle and Kevin Lewis

Diane and David Morse

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

Jan and John Wofford

In memory of Candy Woolverton

Julia B. Chadwick

FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES OF Allison Lightwine ’91 (1973-2021) made generous donations to St. Andrew’s in her memory. Lightwine built a successful career in global healthcare communications, but as her obituary noted, she was best known “as a genius at meeting new friends and keeping old friends close.” Her memorial service in Brussels, Belgium, was attended by friends and family from Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the United States. Family and friends gathered for a memorial service in the Chapel of St. Andrew the Apostle and established a meditation garden in her memory on the North Campus.

HIS CLASSMATES AND THE ST. ANDREW’S community remembered Liam Leslie Galaty (2003-2017), a member of the class of 2022, during what would have been his senior year. Liam’s friends planted a tree in his honor on the North Campus shortly after his passing and dedicated a song to Liam at baccalaureate. An empty chair represented his memory during commencement. Gifts to a memorial fund established at St. Andrew’s in Liam’s honor are used for programming focused on student mental health and wellness.

A MEMORIAL GIFT TO ST. ANDREW’S will honor your loved one and benefit many generations of Saints to come. To make a memorial gift, please visit gosaints.org/memorialgifts.

EYE ON ALUMNI

IF YOU’RE HOSTING OR WOULD LIKE TO HOST A ST. ANDREW’S ALUMNI GATHERING IN YOUR AREA, THE ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE WOULD BE HAPPY TO HELP.

Contact Advancement and Alumni Coordinator Addison Sharp ’17 at sharpad@gosaints.org.

1 Head of School Kevin Lewis, Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Community Relations Stephanie Garriga, and Maurice James ’97 visit in California.

2 Alumni and school leaders gather at D Bar Denver, owned by Keegan Gerhard ’82.

3 Saints visit at the Nashville home of Rebecca and Deaver Collins, parents of graduates.

4 Alumni Speaker Series featuring Dr. Arjun Srinivasan ’88

5 Stephanie Garriga, Dr. Julie Rust, and Kevin Lewis with Jack Allin ’96, Toni Oluwatade ’20, and Forrest Hutchison ’21 in New Haven, Connecticut.

6 St. Andrew’s school leaders visit Alexander Clark ’00 in New Haven.

7 Saints gather for a party in New York City.

8 Stephanie Garriga, Wilson Montjoy ’16, Isabelle Speed ’15, and Mikhail Love ’15 in Washington, DC.

9 A special showing of Brutal Season, a film by Gavin Fields ’10, with contributions from fellow alumni Markwood Fields ’08, Andrew Burke ’10, Davis Woodall ’10, Will Sneed ’10, David Russell, Ian Harkey ’08, and Spencer Nessel ’08

10 Kevin Lewis, Stephanie Garriga, Emily Dossett ’92, and Paul Catherwood ’85 in California

11 Former Saints baseball players return to campus for a game.

“PERHAPS ST. ANDREW’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT IN 75 YEARS is our impressive, kind, and service-oriented alumni who are significantly impacting our world. They are the school’s best storytellers, modeling why we are different and how we are setting the bar on education. It has been one of the greatest joys of my work to get to know them. Our alumni are an incredibly loyal group and are always willing to help, whether it’s hosting an event, speaking to our students, supporting fundraising efforts, or just lending a helping hand. Thank you, alumni, you are the story of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.” — STEPHANIE GARRIGA, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

CLASS NOTES

1985

Erika Bryant, executive director of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School, was named Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques. This honor was bestowed upon Bryant in a decree from Jean Castex, the prime minister of the Republic of France. The order recognizes valuable service in the field of education, science, and French culture. It was created by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1808. Nominees to the order are reviewed by the Embassy of France before being forwarded on to the Ministry of the French National Education in Paris. Nominations are confirmed by decree of the prime minister.

1993

Julie Graves Powell and her family relocated to Sewanee, Tennessee. Julie’s husband, Tom, teaches forestry at Sewanee: The University of the South. Daughter Mary Thomas Powell is a freshman at Colgate and Sarah Grace Powell is a junior at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee.

1996

K. K. Sutherland Chadwick ’96 earned a doctorate of nursing practice in 2021 from Delta State University after earning a master of science in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Chadwick is a family nurse practitioner and lives in Jackson with her husband, Price Chadwick ’96, and son, Kael Chadwick ’27.

2004

Edmund Lee and his wife, Lynn, welcomed a son, Jonathan Lee.

2006

Todd Cronin joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating from the University of Utah, where he studied computer engineering. He owns a cybersecurity firm that helps organizations protect their reputations and revenue.

2009

Mary Katherine Kitchings Woodall and Davis Woodall ’10 welcomed a daughter, Mary Taylor Woodall on February 18, 2022. The family lives in New York.

2011

Lindsay Muller is pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School. Before business school, she worked at Bain & Company in Dallas, a kidney dialysis startup in Tanzania, and a health tech company in New York City. She graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis in 2015.

2012

Caron Byrd is an associate attorney in the Affordable Housing Section at Locke Lord LLP in Austin.

2014

Alex Weisser earned an Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army in Germany on September 16, 2022. The EIB requires soldiers to pass a physical fitness test, pass day and night land navigation courses, perfectly complete 30 Infantry related tasks and events covering medical, weapons, and patrol skills, and complete a 12-mile, weighted foot march followed by a final event. The testing occurs over a five day period regardless of weather. CPT Weisser is currently assigned to the Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Troop as a plans officer.

2015

Griffin Clark earned a J.D. degree from the University of Chicago. Clark was published in the Chicago Journal of International Law and is an associate at Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago.

Katie Fijman finished her master’s of mental health counseling from Clemson University and works for Continuum Recovery Center of Colorado in Denver.

Maggie Gleason earned an Expert Infantryman Badges (EIB) with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army in Germany on September 16, 2022. The EIB requires soldiers to pass a physical fitness test, pass day and night land navigation courses, perfectly complete 30 Infantry related tasks and events covering medical, weapons, and patrol skills, and complete a 12-mile, weighted foot march followed by a final event. The

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testing occurs over a five day period regardless of weather. 1LT Gleason is currently assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment as a troop executive officer.

Elizabeth Kruse earned a J.D. degree from the University of Virginia. Kruse is a litigation law clerk at Fried Frank in Washington, D.C.

Mikhail Love earned a master of public policy from George Washington University and now works as a legislative correspondent in the office of Senator Roger F. Wicker.

2017

Lewis Watt, Jr. joined Trustmark Bank in Jackson, Mississippi, as a vendor risk analyst.

2018

Parker Grogan was one of 11 students chosen by the University of Alabama National Alumni Association for an Outstanding Senior Award. The award recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional character and excellence.

Emily Kruse received the Lenox-Conyngham Scholarship, an exchange program between Trinity College, Cambridge and the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia and is pursuing a master of philosophy in development studies.

Turner Martin graduated from Millsaps in three years with academic honors, including Phi Beta Kappa, Who’s Who, and more. He was awarded an internship at the Mississippi Museum of Art as a student and accepted a year-long fellowship at the museum.

2019

Bradley Brantley was selected to the Columns Society at the University of Mississippi. The Columns Society is a group of 15 men and 15 women who serve as the official hosts and hostesses for the university, welcoming guests and visitors. The group members demonstrate humble service, leadership, and integrity.

David Caddle was elected student body president at Rhodes College in Memphis. An urban studies major, Caddle is on a pre-law track and also serves as a student representative on the Rhodes Board of Trustees and is a member of the mock trial A team.

Anna Case was selected to the Columns Society at the University of Mississippi. The Columns Society is a group of 15 men and 15 women who serve as the official hosts and hostesses for the university, welcoming guests and visitors. The group members demonstrate humble service, leadership, and integrity. Case was also named a University of Mississippi campus favorite.

Mia Hammond was the 2022 recipient of the Ellis Shapiro Public Relations Award at Trinity University. This award is presented annually to a rising senior communication major, recognizing their potential for excellence in the field of public relations. Hammond was also selected to present research she co-authored at the 72nd Annual International Communication Association Conference in Paris, France.

Bain McHale received the Computer Engineering Junior Scholar Award at Georgia Tech. This award is presented to the third-year student with the highest GPA in the computer engineering program. McHale also received a College of Engineering (COE) Honors Award. This award includes a monetary gift provided through the COE Endowment Fund and is given annually to engineering students with the best academic records at the end of the third year of undergraduate study. Each major within the College of Engineering selects one winner for this award.

David Caddle Mia Hammond

Parker Grogan

Amy Miazza Brooks ’75

Born April 29, 1957

Amy Miazza Brooks graduated from St. Andrew’s in 1975 and during her time at the school she was on the Sanctus yearbook staff and was named best dressed on Upper School 50’s day. She earned degrees from Mississippi State University, Delta State University, and Spring Hill College. Amy served on the Alumni Board of Directors for many years helping plan alumni events and connect alumni with the school. She was active in her community and was chairperson for Arts Alive Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. She also served as board president of Stewpot Community Services.

Hiram Jennings Goza III

Former Faculty

November 12, 1953 – February 3, 2022

Hiram Goza’s career in education included service as a teacher, coach, head of upper school, and head of school at Montgomery Bell Academy, Miami Country Day School, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, The Episcopal School of Acadiana, and Maumee Valley Country Day School. He is survived by his wife, Frances, and children, Anne Martin ’00, Jennings ’03, and John Carr.

Jeanne Hendricks

Former Faculty

November 24, 1953 - May 18, 2022

Jeanne Benson Hendricks served as an art teacher and cheerleading sponsor for many years, but her real gift was the way she connected with her students. Teaching brought Jeanne great joy and her students held a special place in her heart. She always remembered their names and always had a story. Jeanne is survived by her husband of 48 years, Edward Hendricks; daughters, Olivia Lipscomb (Parker) and Megan Berryhill (Andrew); and three grandchildren.

John Clayton Kabbes ’77

June 23, 1959 - October 13, 2022

John Clayton Kabbes was a graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and Mississippi State University. Owner of Blue Ribbon Kennels and Bear Creek Cypress, John began his career with one dog, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion to succeed. John was an avid outdoorsman with a love for hunting and fishing. Upon his passing, a friend posted: “I’d hate to be a turkey in heaven tonight!” John is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carol Stockman Kabbes; sons, John Clayton Kabbes, Jr. (Tatum Turan) and Samuel Hunter Kabbes (Courtney Walker); and two grandchildren.

Bo McEuen ’76

May 7, 1958 - August 9, 2022

Charles Brice “Bo” McEuen graduated from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, attended Millsaps College, and graduated from Texas A&M University. He had a long career in management information systems with multiple state agencies. Bo is survived by his wife of 38 years, Laura Allen McEuen, his daughter, Lucy Patricia McEuen, and his son, Charles Brice McEuen, Jr. He is also survived by his sisters, Susan Lawler ’75, and Patricia Jones, and by several nieces and nephews, including Marion Morrison ’05, Allen Lyle ’05; Layson Denney ’05, and Cole Lawler ’07.

Ruth Monsour

Former Faculty

May 8, 1921 - December 12, 2021

Ruth Toups “Toupsie” Russell Monsour passed away peacefully at the age of 100. She taught at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School for more than 35 years and also worked at Stein Mart until her “early” retirement at age 92. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. James Victor Russell; second husband, Emil Thomas Monsour; daughter, Ruthie Ann Russell Bullock; and granddaughter, Brent Monsour Riddell. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Russell Varney ’77 (Doug ’79) and Mona Russell Runge (John); sons, Jody Monsour (Pat) and Mitch Monsour (Jeanne); several grandchildren, including Elliot Varney ’09; and many beloved great-grandchildren.

Sarah Nelson

Former Trustee

November 13, 1939 - August 31, 2022

Sarah Sudbeck Nelson graduated from Lexington (Mississippi) High School as Miss Lexington High, an honor recognizing her contributions and involvement in her community. Sarah would be known for those same selfless contributions throughout her life. She worked as a nurse before opening her own interior design business, Sarah Jones Interiors, which she ran until retiring in 2012. Sarah was a member of the Junior League of Jackson and many other social, civic, and charitable groups. She served on the boards of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Jackson Preparatory School, and Piney Woods School, as well as on the boards of Ballet Mississippi and Fondren Renaissance. The Mississippi Legislature honored her as the state’s 2009 Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year. Sarah is survived by her husband of 41 years, Phil Nelson; her children Sarabeth Jones ’82, Dr. Becky Taylor, Rachel Gressett ’96 ( Linzy); her stepchildren Phil Nelson(Judy), Mark Nelson, Paul Nelson (Brenda), and several grandchildren.

Raymond “Farley” Salmon IV ’06

February 3, 1988 - June 19, 2022

Farley Salmon attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and graduated from Jackson Preparatory School in 2006. He was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church. He attended the University of Mississippi, where he discovered a passion for entrepreneurship that served him well as the operator of his family’s textile business. Farley joined Sigmatex Lanier in Atlanta, where he eventually became director of sales. He served on the Textile Rental Services Association’s Next Generation Executives Committee and was honored with the industry-wide Above and Beyond Service Award. Farley is survived by his parents; his brother Bryant Alexander Salmon ’08 (Bailey); and his nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Tom B. Scott III ’71

February 8, 1953 - August 28, 2022

Tom Scott attended St. Andrew’s and graduated from Murrah High School in Jackson, where he played on the state championship football team. He also attended Episcopal High School, a private boarding school in Alexandria, Virginia. He is a graduate of Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi School of Law. Between completing his undergraduate studies and beginning law school, Tom backpacked across Europe,

igniting his lifelong passion for international travel. He was the senior partner with Scott, Hetrick, McBee & Powers and also practiced with his father in the firm of Scott & Scott Ltd. While serving as outside general counsel for Unifirst Bank for Savings, Tom was named by the U.S. League of Savings Institutions as chairman of its Attorneys Committee. An avid outdoorsman and duck hunter, Tom was a gold medalist in international clay pigeon tournaments. Tom is survived by his wife of 36 years, Janet Jones Scott; his siblings, Sharon Rhoden ’65 (Tom), Deborah Helgeson (Scott), and Chris Scott ’79 (Stephanie ’79); and several nephews and nieces, including Charlie Scott ’11 and Elizabeth Scott ’18.

Pam Walberg

Former Faculty

January 1, 1947 - January 4, 2022

Pam worked for both St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and St. Joseph Catholic School in Madison, where she retired. She founded the speech and debate program at St. Joseph and was named the speech and debate coach for the state of Mississippi and for the south region. Pam grew up in Illinois. On March 28, 1970, she married Bill Walberg, a local radio personality, after hearing his voice on the radio and telling her parents she was “going to marry that man.” Pam and Bill spent 51 happy years together. She is survived by her husband, sons Chad ’90 and Lane Walberg ’94, daughters-in-law DeAnne and Mary Kate Walberg, and two granddaughters.

Margie Wood

Wife of former Head of School Dave Wood

July 22, 1937 - February 17, 2022

Margaret Lu “Margie” Wood graduated from Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she served as student body president and was a member of Who’s Who In American Colleges and Universities. On a dance weekend at Davidson College in 1956, she met Dave Wood. They were married on April 15, 1959. For 47 years, Dave was involved in university and independent school administration, and Margie was a valuable partner at each institution. One parent club president wrote, “Margie epitomizes and represents beauty, sensitivity, warmth and gentility, qualities which have endeared her to our family.” She never had an unkind word to say about anyone and always possessed an ever-present smile. In addition to Dave, she leaves a son, David Jr. (Regina); daughter, Margaret Wood; three grandchildren; and several cousins, nephews and nieces.

Candiss “Candy” Dasovich Woolverton

Former Faculty

February 19, 1956 – January 31, 2022

Candy Woolverton was a graduate of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. A lifelong and consummate teacher, she left an indelible mark on students in Texas, Missouri, Chicago, and in Mississippi at Madison Ridgeland Academy, Olde Towne Middle School, and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. She loved books, music, art, travel, her friends, and her dogs. She loved her children, who said that “most of all she loved her husband, and we find no greater comfort than knowing she is somewhere dancing in his arms.” Candy was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill,” Woolverton, and is survived by her children, Chris Woolverton ’13, and Lucy Susan Woolverton ’14.

Dr. Charles Weeks

Former Faculty

November 15, 1937 - July 15, 2022

Charles Allen Weeks, Ph.D., was reared on a farm and ever a friend of agriculture and lover of nature. Early on he showed signs of a strong scholarly bent, earning degrees at Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. at Indiana University. Foregoing a career in the foreign service, he chose to devote himself to the dual track of teaching and scholarly endeavor. Although he taught at the college and university level, he found his real calling in secondary education and taught at a number of distinguished independent schools around the country before moving to Jackson and making a long and productive commitment to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. During his years of service (1979-1997) he pioneered the school’s distinctive humanities program, served as head of the history department, twice won the Mississippi Economic Council’s Star Teacher Award, and mentored a host of promising students. In the scholarly arena, Dr. Weeks, who was fluent in Spanish, made his mark as an acknowledged expert in Latin American history and the early colonial period of the mid-South region. As the recipient of an independent study fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities, he authored numerous scholarly monographs and contributed to various document collections (often the fruit of pleasant hours spent at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History). In addition, he produced several well-received books, among which were The Juárez Myth in Mexico, Paths to a Middle Ground, and most recently (with Christopher Pinnen) Mississippi: A Borrowed Land. Beyond his professional life, Dr. Weeks greatly enjoyed art and music. An accomplished flutist, one of his joys was faithful attendance at concerts of the Mississippi Symphony. For many years, Dr. Weeks spent several months in Vienna, Austria, where he indulged his twin passions of concert-going and cycling, often taking lengthy rides on his foldable bicycle along the Danube. Those who knew Dr. Weeks found him a singularly kind, gentle, but quietly gregarious soul, who like Chaucer’s Oxford clerk “would gladly learn and gladly teach.” He is mourned by his numerous friends and former students, who for him constituted a family. Many alumni and friends attended a memorial service for Dr. Weeks in the Chapel of St. Andrew the Apostle held on October 1 during homecoming weekend.

THE TIES

THAT BIND

THE CLASS OF 2022 INCLUDED 32 MEMBERS with siblings or parents who are alumni or current members of the board of trustees, patron saints (or former trustees), corporation, or faculty and staff.

Ava Chevalier, Ethan Chevalier ’18

Anna Buckley, Jonathan Buckley ’ 20

Michael Corkern ’18, Charlie Corkern, Emily Corkern (former faculty), Katie Corkern ’20

Dela Dzathor ’ 17, Enyonam Dzathor, Selase Dzathor ’ 21

Sandra Flores (faculty), Isabella Flores, Luis Flores ’19

Gina Halfacre (regent), BJ Brumley, Iain Brumley ’21

Helen Green (former faculty), Ferriday Rose Green, Cab Green (former faculty)

Keifer Hardy, Courtney Hardy ’17

53% of the class claims a tie to St. Andrew’s.

Ferriday Rose Green ’22

THE TIES THAT BIND

Patsy Ricks (former faculty) Owen Newburger, June Newburger (faculty)

Cardy Miller ’ 86, Ricky Miller, Nilah Miller ’ 21

Hoyt McGrath ’ 82, Jacob McGrath

Abby McCaughan ’20, Ashley McCaughan, Seth McCaughan ’19

Phillip Qu ’12, Helena Qu ’14, Stanley Qu, Larry Qu ’18

Mary Purvis (former trustee), Cate Purvis, Alex Purvis (trustee), Gayla Purvis (former trustee)

Michelle Pharr ’ 91, Rhodes Pharr, David Pharr (trustee)

Dami Oluwatade, Toni Oluwatade ’20

Conner Stallings, Andrea Stallings (faculty), Avery Stallings, Brian Stallings, Mayson McKey (faculty), Brian Stallings ’97

Lillian Sistrunk, John Sistrunk ’ 19

Rachel Scott (staff), Emily Scott, Kylan Scott, Conner Scott

Ashton Richards, Wells Richards ’86

Lauren Tanaka ’ 18, Katelyn Tanaka ’ 20, Jory Tanaka, Lee Schmidt ’ 14, Meghan Tanaka ’ 15

Kaitlin Wade, Chris Wade ’ 20

Claire Lominick ’19, Liza Lominick

Lara Kees (former faculty), Mary Elizabeth Kees, John Kees ’ 20

Mallory Harvel ’16, Joshua Harvel, Nicholas Harvel ’17

William Harkless ’19, Jamon Harkless

NOT PICTURED: Matthew Azordegan

P.J. Bryson

Emmy Kate Monk Emma Stokic

ST. ANDREW’S GETS THE BLUES

THE ST. ANDREW’S COMMUNITY HAS LONG BEEN DRAPED IN BLUE AND WHITE, BUT PRIOR TO 1973, ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL COLOR WAS GREEN.

THE ORIGINAL SCHOOL UNIFORMS, adopted in 1965, included dark green skirts and green wool blazers. The athletic teams and cheerleaders took the field in green and white uniforms and fans cheered the Saints on while waving green pennants and pompoms.

So, what was the reason for the color change? Was research conducted into the psychological benefits of blue versus green? Were meetings held to discuss this most important switch? Did impassioned supporters emerge to plead for the green or the blue? Was there a school-wide vote?

Not exactly.

The switch from green to blue was made for purely practical reasons. The factory that manufactured St. Andrew’s school uniforms ran out of green fabric.

“It was really that simple,” said alumna Susan Lawler ’75. “We changed our colors from green to navy blue because the uniform provider could no longer obtain the dark green fabric but apparently had plenty of navy on hand.”

Lawler was head cheerleader at the time and recalls the cheer squad being pleased with the change. School yearbooks for 1972 and 1973 make no mention of the switch; of course, all of the photos were printed in black and white, perhaps making any discussion of green versus blue a moot point.

Upon hearing this story, St. Andrew’s alum and longtime teacher Dan Roach ’78, who has vague memories of the “green days,” said, “For a brief moment I had the mental image – not exactly a flashback – of an entire school with boys decked out like they’d just won the Masters at Augusta. I am thankful that I have no actual memory of such.”

As an ‘officially’ retired teacher who continues to be involved in the day-to-day operation of the school, one of the reasons I can’t step away completely is the sense of community and deep-rooted traditions that have evolved over the 75 years St. Andrew’s has been educating children. May Day is one of the traditions I will forever cherish.”

“MAY DAY IS LIKE A GIANT FAMILY REUNION. WE ARE ALL RELATED THROUGH OUR ST. ANDREW’S COMMUNITY.

ANN MARSHALL

“Retired” Faculty Member, Parent of Graduates