Perspectives Fall 2006

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Welcome

from the Head Dear friends, As a title for the Ashley Hall magazine, Perspectives has never been more appropriate. In this issue we present views of the past, present and future as well as the values that shape the School’s mission, curriculum and its campus.

We begin with a retrospective suite of articles about Mary Vardrine McBee, founder and leader of Ashley Hall for a half century. A remarkable woman in any age, her educational, social and moral leadership resulted in astonishing accomplishments and a legacy to Charleston and the Southeast that transcends our school. Miss McBee’s own rigorous academic background, world-wise experience, and spiritual solidity made her uniquely suited for the challenge she set for herself as a college undergraduate: to form a school that rivaled or surpassed all others in preparing young women for higher education and the world.

In Ashley Hall Today, we offer a current, concise view of the School, a modern extension of the academic vision enacted by Miss McBee in 1909. Ashley Hall has never been more vital, more diverse, or more in demand than it is today.

The heart of the magazine is the unveiling of our new Master Plan, the result of years’ worth of assessment, study and development by the Board of Trustees, administrative leaders, faculty, staff and expert consultants. The outcome of these deliberations is an exciting plan that sustains the McBee vision at its core and positions Ashley Hall for a great leap into its second century. Once completed, the School will be a Jeffersonian “academic village” in its truest sense. The philosophies underlying the new Master Plan are examined in detail in A Community of Purpose, a treatise on the determining influences that guided the architects of Ashley Hall’s future.

Elsewhere in this issue are an alumnae update and, lastly, our 2005-2006 Annual Report, two additional perspectives on the Ashley Hall community.

Our future, like our past and present, is replete with exhilarating ideas, honored traditions and dedicated people. When I read these articles about our past and prospects, I am reminded of the words of 19th century author James Allen writing in As A Man Thinketh: “Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow all delightful conditions, all heavenly environment; of these, if you but remain true to them, your world will at last be built.”

And so we cherish Ashley Hall. Enjoy.

Sincerely,

Jill Muti Head of School

Perspectives The magazine of Ashley Hall

EDITOR John Slepetz, Director of Communications

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Nick Bozanic Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79 Susan Robinson ’68

Table of Contents

GRAPHIC DESIGN Julie Frye Design

THE SCHOOL 1 10

Vardrine’s Vision: The Birth of Ashley Hall Ashley Hall Today

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

THE MASTER PLAN

PRESIDENT – Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79 VICE PRESIDENT – Barton A. Proctor SECRETARY – Elizabeth Barone Luzuriaga ’80 TREASURER – Philip L. Horn, Jr.

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MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Robert M. Baldwin John C. L. Darby Edward M. Gilbreth Henry B. Gregorie III Brett Hildebrand Helen Turner Hill ’81 Elizabeth Rivers Lewine ’54 Katherine M. Maybank Pamela G. McKinney Kaycee C. Poston Heidi Ward Ravenel ’74 Fred Reinhard Malcolm M. Rhodes Martha Ann Robertson Nella Barkley Schools ’81 Steven D. Swanson Anita Zucker

THE ALUMNAE 36 38 40 41

Planning for the Second Century Design Lanterns A Community of Purpose - The Master Plan Respecting the Roots Where Worlds Collide The Value of Soul-Making Mens Sana In Corpore Sana The Timely and the Timeless The Ashley Hall Woman

Alumnae Activities Alumnae Weekend 2007 Alumnae Weekend Awards Full Circle – Three Generation Celebrate Their Ashley Hall Days Alumnae Profile by Kate Lloyd

TRUSTEES EMERITI Mary Agnes Burnham Hood Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Patricia T. Kirkland Hugh C. Lane, Jr.

CLASS NEWS

HEAD OF SCHOOL Jill Swisher Muti

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Class News

THE ADVANCEMENT OF ASHLEY HALL 2005-2006 Annual Report

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL, Deanne Lucas Doscher ’79, Elizabeth C. Gordon BUSINESS MANAGER, Deanne Lucas Doscher ’79 UPPER SCHOOL HEAD, Mary Ellen Zeigler MacGregor MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD, Lois Ruggiero LOWER SCHOOL HEAD, Elizabeth C. Gordon EARLY EDUCATION CENTER HEAD, Dana Van Hook DEAN OF FACULTY, Nick Bozanic COORDINATOR OF FINE ARTS, Judith Yarbrough ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR, Cindy Hay Johnson ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR, Elizabeth Peters ATHLETICS DIRECTOR, Frances Rivers Slay ’80 TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR, John Yarbrough FACILITIES DIRECTOR, Richard Flood

172 Rutledge Avenue Charleston, SC 29403-5821 (843) 965-8482 Fax (843) 965-8461

Ashley Hall is committed to a talented and diverse student population and welcomes students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin.

Fall 2006

Welcome

from the Head Dear friends, As a title for the Ashley Hall magazine, Perspectives has never been more appropriate. In this issue we present views of the past, present and future as well as the values that shape the School’s mission, curriculum and its campus.

We begin with a retrospective suite of articles about Mary Vardrine McBee, founder and leader of Ashley Hall for a half century. A remarkable woman in any age, her educational, social and moral leadership resulted in astonishing accomplishments and a legacy to Charleston and the Southeast that transcends our school. Miss McBee’s own rigorous academic background, world-wise experience, and spiritual solidity made her uniquely suited for the challenge she set for herself as a college undergraduate: to form a school that rivaled or surpassed all others in preparing young women for higher education and the world.

In Ashley Hall Today, we offer a current, concise view of the School, a modern extension of the academic vision enacted by Miss McBee in 1909. Ashley Hall has never been more vital, more diverse, or more in demand than it is today.

The heart of the magazine is the unveiling of our new Master Plan, the result of years’ worth of assessment, study and development by the Board of Trustees, administrative leaders, faculty, staff and expert consultants. The outcome of these deliberations is an exciting plan that sustains the McBee vision at its core and positions Ashley Hall for a great leap into its second century. Once completed, the School will be a Jeffersonian “academic village” in its truest sense. The philosophies underlying the new Master Plan are examined in detail in A Community of Purpose, a treatise on the determining influences that guided the architects of Ashley Hall’s future.

Elsewhere in this issue are an alumnae update and, lastly, our 2005-2006 Annual Report, two additional perspectives on the Ashley Hall community.

Our future, like our past and present, is replete with exhilarating ideas, honored traditions and dedicated people. When I read these articles about our past and prospects, I am reminded of the words of 19th century author James Allen writing in As A Man Thinketh: “Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow all delightful conditions, all heavenly environment; of these, if you but remain true to them, your world will at last be built.”

And so we cherish Ashley Hall. Enjoy.

Sincerely,

Jill Muti Head of School

Perspectives The magazine of Ashley Hall

EDITOR John Slepetz, Director of Communications

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Nick Bozanic Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79 Susan Robinson ’68

Table of Contents

GRAPHIC DESIGN Julie Frye Design

THE SCHOOL 1 10

Vardrine’s Vision: The Birth of Ashley Hall Ashley Hall Today

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

THE MASTER PLAN

PRESIDENT – Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79 VICE PRESIDENT – Barton A. Proctor SECRETARY – Elizabeth Barone Luzuriaga ’80 TREASURER – Philip L. Horn, Jr.

14 19 25

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Robert M. Baldwin John C. L. Darby Edward M. Gilbreth Henry B. Gregorie III Brett Hildebrand Helen Turner Hill ’81 Elizabeth Rivers Lewine ’54 Katherine M. Maybank Pamela G. McKinney Kaycee C. Poston Heidi Ward Ravenel ’74 Fred Reinhard Malcolm M. Rhodes Martha Ann Robertson Nella Barkley Schools ’81 Steven D. Swanson Anita Zucker

THE ALUMNAE 36 38 40 41

Planning for the Second Century Design Lanterns A Community of Purpose - The Master Plan Respecting the Roots Where Worlds Collide The Value of Soul-Making Mens Sana In Corpore Sana The Timely and the Timeless The Ashley Hall Woman

Alumnae Activities Alumnae Weekend 2007 Alumnae Weekend Awards Full Circle – Three Generation Celebrate Their Ashley Hall Days Alumnae Profile by Kate Lloyd

TRUSTEES EMERITI Mary Agnes Burnham Hood Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Patricia T. Kirkland Hugh C. Lane, Jr.

CLASS NEWS

HEAD OF SCHOOL Jill Swisher Muti

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44

Class News

THE ADVANCEMENT OF ASHLEY HALL 2005-2006 Annual Report

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL, Deanne Lucas Doscher ’79, Elizabeth C. Gordon BUSINESS MANAGER, Deanne Lucas Doscher ’79 UPPER SCHOOL HEAD, Mary Ellen Zeigler MacGregor MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD, Lois Ruggiero LOWER SCHOOL HEAD, Elizabeth C. Gordon EARLY EDUCATION CENTER HEAD, Dana Van Hook DEAN OF FACULTY, Nick Bozanic COORDINATOR OF FINE ARTS, Judith Yarbrough ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR, Cindy Hay Johnson ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR, Elizabeth Peters ATHLETICS DIRECTOR, Frances Rivers Slay ’80 TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR, John Yarbrough FACILITIES DIRECTOR, Richard Flood

172 Rutledge Avenue Charleston, SC 29403-5821 (843) 965-8482 Fax (843) 965-8461

Ashley Hall is committed to a talented and diverse student population and welcomes students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin.

Vardrine’s Vision:

The Birth of Ashley Hall

Ashley Hall circa 1910

Vardrine’s Vision:

The Birth of Ashley Hall

Ashley Hall circa 1910

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The year was 1909 ,

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rural mile of concrete pavement was laid outside Detroit for $13,000. The Murphy (concealed) bed was invented.

Sigmund Freud made his only visit to the United States.

AT&T promised transcontinental telephone services by 1914. The Hope Diamond sold for $180,000. Florence Nightingale Graham (Elizabeth Arden) opened a beauty salon in New York City and Coco Chanel opened her first shop in Paris. Picasso created the first Cubist sculpture. The NAACP was founded. The 16th Amendment, authorizing income tax was proposed. The country was singing Shine on Harvest Moon. More book titles would be published than in any year until 1960. Instant coffee was introduced. The new Lincoln penny became the first US coin to bear the likeness of a president.

nearly a decade into what would become known as the American Century.

That year, Admiral Peary would reach the North Pole and Shackleton the South Magnetic Pole. Bakelite, the first practical industrial plastic was patented.

Suffragettes in Britain and the United States were staging hunger strikes for women’s rights. The new Ford Model T was putting America on wheels. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Tower in New York opened as the world’s tallest building. Construction on the naval facility at Pearl Harbor was begun and workers poured the first concrete for the Panama Canal. Night baseball was played under lights for the first time in July. San Francisco was declared free of bubonic plague. The first

And Mary Vardrine McBee founded a small, private school for girls in Charleston, SC.

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shley Hall lore has it that on a rainy, August afternoon in Northampton, Massachusetts, after a grueling, albeit successful, three days of entrance exams for Smith College, Mary Vardrine McBee declared her intention to found a school for Southern girls that would afford them the same advantages for college preparation as certified Northern schools.

Speaking before a Kiwanis Luncheon at the Francis Marion Hotel in 1943, McBee told the audience, “Ashley Hall began on the day I was admitted to Smith College.

The school I attended – although a good one – did not have certification privileges and the courses were not laid out to make college entrance easy. After I was accepted and registered at Smith, I went to send a telegram to my father and along the way I decided I would one day return to the South and establish a school that would give the same privileges to Southern girls

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“The special design of the school will be to maintain a curriculum which, in the wide range of its classes, and in the thoroughness and scope of its work, will not only prepare girls for the admission to the best colleges but will also meet the needs of those not wishing to fit for college though desiring advanced instruction.” as Northern girls had. I went through college with this idea,” she said, “and everything was connected to it.”

McBee and her elder sister, Estelle (also to become a fixture at Ashley Hall) were the daughters of Silas and Mary McBee. Silas McBee and Mary Estelle Sutton met while the former was a student at Sewanee.

The family’s early years were spent in the ancestral home of Lincolnton, North

Miss McBee Beyond the Gates Outside of her roles as founder and head of Ashley Hall, Mary Vardrine McBee was an energetic community leader and social activist. She was instrumental in the creation and support of many valued organizations in the Charleston area. It was once said of her that “there was practically no cultural or civic movement in which she was not a part.” Her many accomplishments would constitute an enviable resumé for anyone: that she was a single woman, barely past the turn of the century in an archetypal southern city, placed her in the vanguard of women leadership across the nation.

Some of her lasting contributions included establishing the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (1919-1920 was its first season).

Ashley Hall music teacher, Marie Baker, became the orchestra’s concert master and McBee joined the orchestra, playing percussion instruments with great gusto. Later she helped form the Charleston Community Concert Association.

McBee served on the first Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Charleston and Ashley Hall is believed to have sponsored the city’s first Girl Scout troop.

Miss McBee (front row, second from left) receives honorary Doctorate from Smith College, 1936

She was a founder of The Carolina Art Association and also the Free Library where she served as president. The Free Library is a direct predecessor of the Charleston County Public Libraries. A children’s library was also established in the pediatric ward of a local hospital with books donated and collected by Ashley Hall students.

McBee served on the executive committee that established the Pinehaven Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis patients. She helped organize Charleston’s first free Kindergarten program for underprivileged children. Ashley Hall students actually took part in erecting the Kindergartens’ first building.

Ashley Hall’s Headmistress was also a leader on the Charleston Interracial Relations Committee and served on the executive committees of The Poetry Society, the Charleston Museum, the Charleston Civic Club and the Garden Club. She was also an active member of the Chamber of Commerce.

McBee founded, and was the first president, of the Charleston chapter of the American Association of University Women.

She was awarded membership in the select

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Carolina before Silas was asked by Dr. William Porcher Du Bose, dean of the Sewanee Theological School, to take charge of the Fairmont School for Girls in nearby Mont Eagle, Tennessee. Mary Vardrine (named for her mother and grandfather, Vardry Alexander McBee) and Estelle attended Fairmont first as day students, then, after their mother died and the family moved back to North Carolina,

Headmistresses of the East organization and the American Association of School Administrators. She was an officer in the National Association of Principals of Schools for Girls. She was the first woman commissioner to serve on the Charleston County School Board and was active in the Charleston County and State Teachers Organizations, somewhat unusual for a private school administrator. Her role in the Southern Association of Private School Administration allowed her voice to be represented before the College Entrance Examinations Board. In 1958, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Charleston Federation of Women’s Clubs.

McBee was awarded three honorary doctorates in her lifetime: the first from Converse College in 1932, the second from her alma mater, Smith College, in 1936, and the third from Furman University in 1937.

Mary Vardrine McBee’s legacy to Charleston extends far outside the gates of Ashley Hall.

Beyond her direct contributions to the community, her record of service has been the inspiration and benchmark for the generations of Ashley Hall women who followed her lead. Community involvement is a core component of the school’s mission and, thanks to her example, is as alive and well in 2006 as it was in 1909.

!

THE SCHOOL

The year was 1909 ,

!

rural mile of concrete pavement was laid outside Detroit for $13,000. The Murphy (concealed) bed was invented.

Sigmund Freud made his only visit to the United States.

AT&T promised transcontinental telephone services by 1914. The Hope Diamond sold for $180,000. Florence Nightingale Graham (Elizabeth Arden) opened a beauty salon in New York City and Coco Chanel opened her first shop in Paris. Picasso created the first Cubist sculpture. The NAACP was founded. The 16th Amendment, authorizing income tax was proposed. The country was singing Shine on Harvest Moon. More book titles would be published than in any year until 1960. Instant coffee was introduced. The new Lincoln penny became the first US coin to bear the likeness of a president.

nearly a decade into what would become known as the American Century.

That year, Admiral Peary would reach the North Pole and Shackleton the South Magnetic Pole. Bakelite, the first practical industrial plastic was patented.

Suffragettes in Britain and the United States were staging hunger strikes for women’s rights. The new Ford Model T was putting America on wheels. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Tower in New York opened as the world’s tallest building. Construction on the naval facility at Pearl Harbor was begun and workers poured the first concrete for the Panama Canal. Night baseball was played under lights for the first time in July. San Francisco was declared free of bubonic plague. The first

And Mary Vardrine McBee founded a small, private school for girls in Charleston, SC.

A

shley Hall lore has it that on a rainy, August afternoon in Northampton, Massachusetts, after a grueling, albeit successful, three days of entrance exams for Smith College, Mary Vardrine McBee declared her intention to found a school for Southern girls that would afford them the same advantages for college preparation as certified Northern schools.

Speaking before a Kiwanis Luncheon at the Francis Marion Hotel in 1943, McBee told the audience, “Ashley Hall began on the day I was admitted to Smith College.

The school I attended – although a good one – did not have certification privileges and the courses were not laid out to make college entrance easy. After I was accepted and registered at Smith, I went to send a telegram to my father and along the way I decided I would one day return to the South and establish a school that would give the same privileges to Southern girls

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“The special design of the school will be to maintain a curriculum which, in the wide range of its classes, and in the thoroughness and scope of its work, will not only prepare girls for the admission to the best colleges but will also meet the needs of those not wishing to fit for college though desiring advanced instruction.” as Northern girls had. I went through college with this idea,” she said, “and everything was connected to it.”

McBee and her elder sister, Estelle (also to become a fixture at Ashley Hall) were the daughters of Silas and Mary McBee. Silas McBee and Mary Estelle Sutton met while the former was a student at Sewanee.

The family’s early years were spent in the ancestral home of Lincolnton, North

Miss McBee Beyond the Gates Outside of her roles as founder and head of Ashley Hall, Mary Vardrine McBee was an energetic community leader and social activist. She was instrumental in the creation and support of many valued organizations in the Charleston area. It was once said of her that “there was practically no cultural or civic movement in which she was not a part.” Her many accomplishments would constitute an enviable resumé for anyone: that she was a single woman, barely past the turn of the century in an archetypal southern city, placed her in the vanguard of women leadership across the nation.

Some of her lasting contributions included establishing the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (1919-1920 was its first season).

Ashley Hall music teacher, Marie Baker, became the orchestra’s concert master and McBee joined the orchestra, playing percussion instruments with great gusto. Later she helped form the Charleston Community Concert Association.

McBee served on the first Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Charleston and Ashley Hall is believed to have sponsored the city’s first Girl Scout troop.

Miss McBee (front row, second from left) receives honorary Doctorate from Smith College, 1936

She was a founder of The Carolina Art Association and also the Free Library where she served as president. The Free Library is a direct predecessor of the Charleston County Public Libraries. A children’s library was also established in the pediatric ward of a local hospital with books donated and collected by Ashley Hall students.

McBee served on the executive committee that established the Pinehaven Hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis patients. She helped organize Charleston’s first free Kindergarten program for underprivileged children. Ashley Hall students actually took part in erecting the Kindergartens’ first building.

Ashley Hall’s Headmistress was also a leader on the Charleston Interracial Relations Committee and served on the executive committees of The Poetry Society, the Charleston Museum, the Charleston Civic Club and the Garden Club. She was also an active member of the Chamber of Commerce.

McBee founded, and was the first president, of the Charleston chapter of the American Association of University Women.

She was awarded membership in the select

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Carolina before Silas was asked by Dr. William Porcher Du Bose, dean of the Sewanee Theological School, to take charge of the Fairmont School for Girls in nearby Mont Eagle, Tennessee. Mary Vardrine (named for her mother and grandfather, Vardry Alexander McBee) and Estelle attended Fairmont first as day students, then, after their mother died and the family moved back to North Carolina,

Headmistresses of the East organization and the American Association of School Administrators. She was an officer in the National Association of Principals of Schools for Girls. She was the first woman commissioner to serve on the Charleston County School Board and was active in the Charleston County and State Teachers Organizations, somewhat unusual for a private school administrator. Her role in the Southern Association of Private School Administration allowed her voice to be represented before the College Entrance Examinations Board. In 1958, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Charleston Federation of Women’s Clubs.

McBee was awarded three honorary doctorates in her lifetime: the first from Converse College in 1932, the second from her alma mater, Smith College, in 1936, and the third from Furman University in 1937.

Mary Vardrine McBee’s legacy to Charleston extends far outside the gates of Ashley Hall.

Beyond her direct contributions to the community, her record of service has been the inspiration and benchmark for the generations of Ashley Hall women who followed her lead. Community involvement is a core component of the school’s mission and, thanks to her example, is as alive and well in 2006 as it was in 1909.

! as boarders. Vardrine, as family and friends called her, was the sole graduate in her class. It was several years before she would attend college.

Meanwhile, Silas had discovered a talent for woodwork that escalated into a vocation as a church architect. Within the Episcopal community, his reputation grew and he became a recognized authority on church architecture. Among his commissions are the carved altars for St. John the Divine Church in New York City. While working there, Silas opted to make New York his home. Later, he began writing for The Churchman, an Episcopal magazine, eventually becoming its editor. He brought his children to New York after re-marrying and now, settled comfortably in midlife, he broached the subject of college with Vardrine, who jumped at the opportunity and made her way to Smith College.

After college, Vardrine taught for a year at her alma mater, Fairmont, and then enrolled at Columbia University where she earned her Masters degree in Education and History. So armed, Vardrine took up the challenge of founding her school.

The family’s ties to the Anglican Church and the South exerted some influence.

Upon hearing of her intent, the Episcopal Clergy of South Carolina, then under the leadership of Bishop Alexander Guerry, Vardrine's uncle-in-law, asked to meet with Vardrine. The Clergy sought to establish a church school. The meeting was held in Charleston and though it ultimately proved unproductive, it sparked her interest in Charleston as the perfect site for a school. When, during the following winter, she came to Charleston to assist the Bishop’s family during Mrs. Guerry's illness, she began to scout real estate.

The Patrick Duncan House on Rutledge Avenue, owned by the C.O. Witte estate was for sale and Vardrine thought it very suitable, but its asking price was far higher than the $16,000 she could put together at the time. The Regency-style villa had a storied past. Erected circa 1820 by Patrick Duncan, a tallow merchant and Scotsman, it was sold to attorney James Nicholson in 1829 when Duncan retired to Liverpool, England. (The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the James Nicholson House.) Many

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Miss McBee Abroad (The following is an excerpt from Miss McBee’s Memories of the Early Days of Ashley Hall As Told To Mary Bissell McIver Thompson ’28)

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Miss McBee in her garden, Easter morning, 1949. years later, the house was sold to George Trenholm, a wealthy importer, who became the Treasurer of the Confederacy and is rumored to have been the model for Rhett Butler in Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind. After the war and

Trenholm’s death, the house was purchased by banker and businessman Charles Otto Witte. Witte added many of the house’s unusual features including the grotto with a bear cave and the now iconic Shell House. Along the way it survived continued on page 7

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ith the school well established and her affairs in good order, Miss McBee decided to spend her summers conducting tours of Europe for a limited number of girls. That explains why she and her five charges were coming down the steps of a beautiful little inn in Lucerne one fine morning in 1917. When she stopped to bid her host good-bye he asked if she were not nervous about having five young ladies so far from home in such an unsettled world. Not having been able to keep abreast of the news through newspapers during her travels, Miss McBee was surprised at his concern and determined to pay the US Ambassador a visit upon reaching Paris. That gentleman assured her when she saw him that the situation was not as tense as had been described, and told her not to be worried, for should war be declared the US would most certainly send ships to convey its citizens home!

Having been reassured the little group continued their sight-seeing and in the afternoon decided to make some purchases in the fabulous shops of Paris. When Miss McBee tried to cash a rather large traveler’s check in order to pay the bills and was refused, she again became apprehensive and decided to try cashing one of a smaller denomination that she had in her room at the hotel. As she was on her way back to the stores with the check she noticed a general air of excitement in the streets and by the time she reached the shopping district the people were gathering around the posts on which notices had been nailed. They were reading the Act of Mobilization and with a sinking heart Miss McBee knew she must quickly get her girls out of France.

Although the metal money disappeared, as if by magic, she was able to get $200 in gold which she put in a bag hung around her neck and with that small capital she rushed to Cook's office to buy tickets for the boat train. The agent informed her that there were no tickets available and she must board the train as best she could.

As they made their way back to the hotel to pack, she had the presence of mind to pick up a large, strong, wooden box which she knew would be needed for the “extras.” Miss McBee persuaded Charles, the head porter at the hotel, to come with her to the station and he proved invaluable for it was he who was able to commandeer one small landau into which were jammed Miss McBee, the five girls, thirteen suitcases, the wooden box, the driver, his dog and Charles himself.

The station was a place of mad confusion with the crowds in such a distracted state that people were being crushed by the pushing and shoving. Making a barricade of the bags Miss McBee and Charles protected the girls from the surging mass of humanity. Frantic for the girls’ safety and wondering how she was to get them on the boat train, Miss McBee was approached by a wild-eyed young woman who was obviously chaperoning one small young lady. This stranger begged to join the group. Charles, in the meantime, had skirted the crowd and came back to report that he had found a train on a further track that he thought they could board. By superhuman efforts they squeezed and shoved their way towards the train and were at first granted then refused permission to enter the baggage car. Just as they and the bags were safely crammed into the train proper, the strange chaperone announced in a weak voice that she had left her luggage in the station. With admirable fortitude Miss McBee put her in charge of the group and she and Charles once again fought their way back to the designated spot to find not suitcases, but a small steamer trunk. She grabbed one end of the trunk, and with Charles at the other end, they managed to get to the train just as it pulled out of the station.

When they arrived at Bordeaux it was black night and Miss McBee was faced with the continued on page 8

! as boarders. Vardrine, as family and friends called her, was the sole graduate in her class. It was several years before she would attend college.

Meanwhile, Silas had discovered a talent for woodwork that escalated into a vocation as a church architect. Within the Episcopal community, his reputation grew and he became a recognized authority on church architecture. Among his commissions are the carved altars for St. John the Divine Church in New York City. While working there, Silas opted to make New York his home. Later, he began writing for The Churchman, an Episcopal magazine, eventually becoming its editor. He brought his children to New York after re-marrying and now, settled comfortably in midlife, he broached the subject of college with Vardrine, who jumped at the opportunity and made her way to Smith College.

After college, Vardrine taught for a year at her alma mater, Fairmont, and then enrolled at Columbia University where she earned her Masters degree in Education and History. So armed, Vardrine took up the challenge of founding her school.

The family’s ties to the Anglican Church and the South exerted some influence.

Upon hearing of her intent, the Episcopal Clergy of South Carolina, then under the leadership of Bishop Alexander Guerry, Vardrine's uncle-in-law, asked to meet with Vardrine. The Clergy sought to establish a church school. The meeting was held in Charleston and though it ultimately proved unproductive, it sparked her interest in Charleston as the perfect site for a school. When, during the following winter, she came to Charleston to assist the Bishop’s family during Mrs. Guerry's illness, she began to scout real estate.

The Patrick Duncan House on Rutledge Avenue, owned by the C.O. Witte estate was for sale and Vardrine thought it very suitable, but its asking price was far higher than the $16,000 she could put together at the time. The Regency-style villa had a storied past. Erected circa 1820 by Patrick Duncan, a tallow merchant and Scotsman, it was sold to attorney James Nicholson in 1829 when Duncan retired to Liverpool, England. (The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the James Nicholson House.) Many

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Miss McBee Abroad (The following is an excerpt from Miss McBee’s Memories of the Early Days of Ashley Hall As Told To Mary Bissell McIver Thompson ’28)

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Miss McBee in her garden, Easter morning, 1949. years later, the house was sold to George Trenholm, a wealthy importer, who became the Treasurer of the Confederacy and is rumored to have been the model for Rhett Butler in Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind. After the war and

Trenholm’s death, the house was purchased by banker and businessman Charles Otto Witte. Witte added many of the house’s unusual features including the grotto with a bear cave and the now iconic Shell House. Along the way it survived continued on page 7

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ith the school well established and her affairs in good order, Miss McBee decided to spend her summers conducting tours of Europe for a limited number of girls. That explains why she and her five charges were coming down the steps of a beautiful little inn in Lucerne one fine morning in 1917. When she stopped to bid her host good-bye he asked if she were not nervous about having five young ladies so far from home in such an unsettled world. Not having been able to keep abreast of the news through newspapers during her travels, Miss McBee was surprised at his concern and determined to pay the US Ambassador a visit upon reaching Paris. That gentleman assured her when she saw him that the situation was not as tense as had been described, and told her not to be worried, for should war be declared the US would most certainly send ships to convey its citizens home!

Having been reassured the little group continued their sight-seeing and in the afternoon decided to make some purchases in the fabulous shops of Paris. When Miss McBee tried to cash a rather large traveler’s check in order to pay the bills and was refused, she again became apprehensive and decided to try cashing one of a smaller denomination that she had in her room at the hotel. As she was on her way back to the stores with the check she noticed a general air of excitement in the streets and by the time she reached the shopping district the people were gathering around the posts on which notices had been nailed. They were reading the Act of Mobilization and with a sinking heart Miss McBee knew she must quickly get her girls out of France.

Although the metal money disappeared, as if by magic, she was able to get $200 in gold which she put in a bag hung around her neck and with that small capital she rushed to Cook's office to buy tickets for the boat train. The agent informed her that there were no tickets available and she must board the train as best she could.

As they made their way back to the hotel to pack, she had the presence of mind to pick up a large, strong, wooden box which she knew would be needed for the “extras.” Miss McBee persuaded Charles, the head porter at the hotel, to come with her to the station and he proved invaluable for it was he who was able to commandeer one small landau into which were jammed Miss McBee, the five girls, thirteen suitcases, the wooden box, the driver, his dog and Charles himself.

The station was a place of mad confusion with the crowds in such a distracted state that people were being crushed by the pushing and shoving. Making a barricade of the bags Miss McBee and Charles protected the girls from the surging mass of humanity. Frantic for the girls’ safety and wondering how she was to get them on the boat train, Miss McBee was approached by a wild-eyed young woman who was obviously chaperoning one small young lady. This stranger begged to join the group. Charles, in the meantime, had skirted the crowd and came back to report that he had found a train on a further track that he thought they could board. By superhuman efforts they squeezed and shoved their way towards the train and were at first granted then refused permission to enter the baggage car. Just as they and the bags were safely crammed into the train proper, the strange chaperone announced in a weak voice that she had left her luggage in the station. With admirable fortitude Miss McBee put her in charge of the group and she and Charles once again fought their way back to the designated spot to find not suitcases, but a small steamer trunk. She grabbed one end of the trunk, and with Charles at the other end, they managed to get to the train just as it pulled out of the station.

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the bombardment of Charleston during the Civil War and an earthquake that leveled many of Charleston’s masonry structures in 1886.

McBee was pleasantly surprised when Charles Sloan, a neighbor of the Guerry’s and son-in-law to the late Mr. Witte, personally requested that she submit a bid for the house. The Witte family favored its becoming a girls’ school as Mr. Witte had raised six daughters of his own and had

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and Bible studies. Although the school never had an official religious affiliation, she felt everyone should receive some spiritual instruction.

In the earliest catalogue for the school, McBee described its mission: “The special design of the school will be to maintain a curriculum which in the wide range of its classes, and in the thoroughness and scope of its work, will not only prepare girls for the admission to the

“The school is good, with a fine reputation,” McBee told the Kiwanis assembly that day in 1943. “I want it to go on because I founded it. It has been incorporated so it can go on. I want it to go on, but not if the standards are lowered.” thought the property a fit setting for just such an enterprise. Eventually a deal was struck for $25,000 and Vardrine had her schoolhouse. After some consideration, she chose to name the new school “Ashley Hall” for the river that coursed to the west and because she felt the house was grand enough to be called a “hall.” She was 29.

Vardrine immediately faced four primary challenges: developing a comprehensive curriculum; employing faculty and staff; fitting out the Witte property for classes and boarders; and recruiting students.

The starting point for Ashley Hall’s curriculum was the Fairmont School course of study, as improved by McBee’s own studies and experiences. She then consulted with educators at Columbia and incorporated additional courses recommended by her Education professors as well as those demanded by the college entrance requirements. The resulting curriculum was twofold, one track being classical and the other English. Both offered diplomas with graduation status. In either case, the curriculum included languages, arts, music, history, mathematics, science, elocution,

best colleges but will also meet the needs of those not wishing to fit for college though desiring advanced instruction.”

In addition to the academic curriculum, the students were encouraged in the areas of astronomy and physical education. The roof of the school was used as an observatory. The first new construction on the grounds in 1909 included a gymnasium (now Burges Auditorium) and a tennis court. In 1918 a pool, the only indoor pool in the southeast, was added. McBee ordered text books and desks from northern suppliers when she wasn’t able to procure adequate materials locally.

Vardrine persuaded colleagues from the Fairmont School and Columbia, and a few Charleston professionals, to form the faculty of the fledgling school. Piano and violin teachers were hired to provide the music component. The mother of one of the first students came aboard to manage housekeeping and meals.

Applications for enrollment began to arrive and in September the Ashley Hall School officially opened its doors to the first class of 44 girls comprised of 14 boarding and 30 day students.

The first graduating class was in 1911.

College entrance examination boards were first administered to Ashley Hall graduates in June of that year. Based upon those results, the first Ashley Hall graduate, Mary Stewart Howden, was admitted to Smith College in 1912. After Howden’s highly successful first year at Smith, the college granted Ashley Hall certificate privileges thereby waiving the necessity of entrance exams for Ashley Hall graduates. Other colleges and universities soon followed suit and Ashley Hall became the only girls’ school south of Washington, DC so acknowledged. The school was accredited by the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States in 1915. National accreditation recognition by other organizations would follow.

“I wonder sometimes how I got through those days,” said McBee in 1943 of her efforts to establish the school and develop a national reputation. “But I had an ideal, a vision about what I wanted the school to be. I wanted the highest possible standards; I didn’t want anything that wasn’t the best.”

Ashley Hall thrived for forty years under ‘Miss McBee,’ as she was known to her students. She led the school through wars, depression, epidemics, and natural disasters. New programs were established to meet the educational demands of the day, and new facilities were constructed to accommodate a growing student enrollment. Through it all, McBee maintained steadfast to her mission of providing the finest education. Ashley Hall was held in high regard and boarders enrolled from up and down the Eastern seaboard.

As rewarding as her Ashley Hall success proved, Vardrine McBee was not one to rest upon a single achievement. In an era when it was uncommon for women to be public leaders, McBee was a social pioneer.

She was a seminal force for many Charleston institutions from the symphony to the free library.

As the 1940s progressed, time and several serious illnesses took their toll on the once vital leader. After each recovery, McBee realized she needed more assistance to keep the school functioning. Gone were the days when she alone could be principal, teacher, coach, financier, accountant, groundskeeper and handyman. She hired an academic continued on page 9

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Miss McBee Abroad cont ’d. necessity of getting her charges and their numerous bags off the train and onto an over-crowded boat. As luck would have it, she found a porter and they began the long walk. As they were struggling along an American came up and demanded that the porter drop their bags and carry his, which the porter proceeded to do. Now the luggage became their problem alone. When Miss McBee looked ahead and saw what a distance they would be forced to walk in order to reach the boat she made a quick decision to take a shortcut. By climbing over a fence and crossing another railroad track they could follow a narrow path that was at the very edge of the sea. Down the path the procession started when suddenly they were startled to hear a voice ring out “Attencion” as the lights of a fast-moving train came bearing down upon them.

Snapping orders like a general, Miss McBee commanded her group to “face the engine.” They obeyed as seasoned soldiers and the train roared past their noses as with difficulty they kept their balance and refrained from falling backwards into the sea.

As they were the very last to board the boat, they settled themselves in the only available space, which was under the lifeboats. But despite the physical discomfort, Miss McBee knew that it was the most beautiful trip she had ever made for wasn’t she getting nearer the English coast by the minute?

It was daybreak when they reached England, went through customs and took the London bound train. When they were all seated, the strange chaperone, with sickening repetition, announced that once again she had misplaced her luggage. This time being on English soil, Miss McBee advised her to go and find it herself and that was the last seen of the two strangers.

At long last the train reached London, they got into a cab and Miss McBee and the girls started to laugh with relief. Before they knew it the taxi driver joined in and though disheveled, travel stained and weary, they literally laughed themselves into one of London's nicest hotels. The clean linen of the beds had never looked cleaner nor had any bath seemed more refreshing than that Sunday morning.

Miss McBee wanted to attend church, but when she reached Westminster Abbey, because of the trouble London was experiencing with suffragettes, the door was shut in her face. She went around the corner to St. Margaret’s and was allowed to go up a side aisle. In the middle of the Litany, to her amazement a young woman arose and asked in a loud voice that they pray for certain of the suffragettes. With measured steps, two ushers approached, stopped at the pew and the young woman moved over to the aisle and was escorted out of the church. Several similar interruptions made morning worship difficult and most unusual. Miss McBee later found that the young women who had behaved in such an unseemly manner had not been punished in any way further than merely being removed from the church.

To Miss McBee's surprise when she returned to the hotel there was a message saying that the father and uncle of one of the girls were in London attending a doctor's conference and would see them shortly.

Early Monday morning Miss McBee hurried to Pall Mall where she walked from office to office trying to get homeward passage for her charges. The boat on which she had made reservations being admirably suited, because of its size and construction, had been designated a troop ship and thus they were left without a way to get home.

At the point of despair she saw an office of a Line of which she knew nothing. She went in and was told that she could get

passage in the steerage but payment would have to be immediate. She pleaded with the agent to hold the places while she went back to the hotel for the money and he agreed to wait a stipulated length of time.

No taxi being available she ran all the way to the hotel and back and was able to secure the tickets not only for herself and the five girls but for the two gentlemen relatives who were struggling to find transportation home.

The little party ate a quick dinner and then Miss McBee once again packed her girls and their belongings into a train, this time bound for Liverpool and the returning ship. Reaching Liverpool’s docks they were greeted with the news that because of a threat of a German boat in the nearby waters, the liner would not sail until the danger was past. After their recent hairraising experiences in reaching Liverpool this final delay seemed slight and no one minded an extra night in a strange hotel.

The next morning two of the girls were able to find first class passage with some friends lucky enough to have such accommodations, but Miss McBee and the remaining three were herded into steerage.

It was remarkably clean but indeed rough.

The so-called beds were merely iron pipes on which was thrown a mattress of newmown hay. There were two chairs in the cabin and four hooks on which to hang their clothes. It was with considerable relief that they were soon able to secure secondclass accommodations but this turned out to be an inside cabin and so the trip could not be called a luxurious one in any sense of the word. The crossing was rough and there were several submarine scares before reaching Montreal. As the boat made its moorings Miss McBee looked down and wonder of wonders, there in the waiting crowd she saw her father’s face.

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the bombardment of Charleston during the Civil War and an earthquake that leveled many of Charleston’s masonry structures in 1886.

McBee was pleasantly surprised when Charles Sloan, a neighbor of the Guerry’s and son-in-law to the late Mr. Witte, personally requested that she submit a bid for the house. The Witte family favored its becoming a girls’ school as Mr. Witte had raised six daughters of his own and had

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and Bible studies. Although the school never had an official religious affiliation, she felt everyone should receive some spiritual instruction.

In the earliest catalogue for the school, McBee described its mission: “The special design of the school will be to maintain a curriculum which in the wide range of its classes, and in the thoroughness and scope of its work, will not only prepare girls for the admission to the

“The school is good, with a fine reputation,” McBee told the Kiwanis assembly that day in 1943. “I want it to go on because I founded it. It has been incorporated so it can go on. I want it to go on, but not if the standards are lowered.” thought the property a fit setting for just such an enterprise. Eventually a deal was struck for $25,000 and Vardrine had her schoolhouse. After some consideration, she chose to name the new school “Ashley Hall” for the river that coursed to the west and because she felt the house was grand enough to be called a “hall.” She was 29.

Vardrine immediately faced four primary challenges: developing a comprehensive curriculum; employing faculty and staff; fitting out the Witte property for classes and boarders; and recruiting students.

The starting point for Ashley Hall’s curriculum was the Fairmont School course of study, as improved by McBee’s own studies and experiences. She then consulted with educators at Columbia and incorporated additional courses recommended by her Education professors as well as those demanded by the college entrance requirements. The resulting curriculum was twofold, one track being classical and the other English. Both offered diplomas with graduation status. In either case, the curriculum included languages, arts, music, history, mathematics, science, elocution,

best colleges but will also meet the needs of those not wishing to fit for college though desiring advanced instruction.”

In addition to the academic curriculum, the students were encouraged in the areas of astronomy and physical education. The roof of the school was used as an observatory. The first new construction on the grounds in 1909 included a gymnasium (now Burges Auditorium) and a tennis court. In 1918 a pool, the only indoor pool in the southeast, was added. McBee ordered text books and desks from northern suppliers when she wasn’t able to procure adequate materials locally.

Vardrine persuaded colleagues from the Fairmont School and Columbia, and a few Charleston professionals, to form the faculty of the fledgling school. Piano and violin teachers were hired to provide the music component. The mother of one of the first students came aboard to manage housekeeping and meals.

Applications for enrollment began to arrive and in September the Ashley Hall School officially opened its doors to the first class of 44 girls comprised of 14 boarding and 30 day students.

The first graduating class was in 1911.

College entrance examination boards were first administered to Ashley Hall graduates in June of that year. Based upon those results, the first Ashley Hall graduate, Mary Stewart Howden, was admitted to Smith College in 1912. After Howden’s highly successful first year at Smith, the college granted Ashley Hall certificate privileges thereby waiving the necessity of entrance exams for Ashley Hall graduates. Other colleges and universities soon followed suit and Ashley Hall became the only girls’ school south of Washington, DC so acknowledged. The school was accredited by the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States in 1915. National accreditation recognition by other organizations would follow.

“I wonder sometimes how I got through those days,” said McBee in 1943 of her efforts to establish the school and develop a national reputation. “But I had an ideal, a vision about what I wanted the school to be. I wanted the highest possible standards; I didn’t want anything that wasn’t the best.”

Ashley Hall thrived for forty years under ‘Miss McBee,’ as she was known to her students. She led the school through wars, depression, epidemics, and natural disasters. New programs were established to meet the educational demands of the day, and new facilities were constructed to accommodate a growing student enrollment. Through it all, McBee maintained steadfast to her mission of providing the finest education. Ashley Hall was held in high regard and boarders enrolled from up and down the Eastern seaboard.

As rewarding as her Ashley Hall success proved, Vardrine McBee was not one to rest upon a single achievement. In an era when it was uncommon for women to be public leaders, McBee was a social pioneer.

She was a seminal force for many Charleston institutions from the symphony to the free library.

As the 1940s progressed, time and several serious illnesses took their toll on the once vital leader. After each recovery, McBee realized she needed more assistance to keep the school functioning. Gone were the days when she alone could be principal, teacher, coach, financier, accountant, groundskeeper and handyman. She hired an academic continued on page 9

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Miss McBee Abroad cont ’d. necessity of getting her charges and their numerous bags off the train and onto an over-crowded boat. As luck would have it, she found a porter and they began the long walk. As they were struggling along an American came up and demanded that the porter drop their bags and carry his, which the porter proceeded to do. Now the luggage became their problem alone. When Miss McBee looked ahead and saw what a distance they would be forced to walk in order to reach the boat she made a quick decision to take a shortcut. By climbing over a fence and crossing another railroad track they could follow a narrow path that was at the very edge of the sea. Down the path the procession started when suddenly they were startled to hear a voice ring out “Attencion” as the lights of a fast-moving train came bearing down upon them.

Snapping orders like a general, Miss McBee commanded her group to “face the engine.” They obeyed as seasoned soldiers and the train roared past their noses as with difficulty they kept their balance and refrained from falling backwards into the sea.

As they were the very last to board the boat, they settled themselves in the only available space, which was under the lifeboats. But despite the physical discomfort, Miss McBee knew that it was the most beautiful trip she had ever made for wasn’t she getting nearer the English coast by the minute?

It was daybreak when they reached England, went through customs and took the London bound train. When they were all seated, the strange chaperone, with sickening repetition, announced that once again she had misplaced her luggage. This time being on English soil, Miss McBee advised her to go and find it herself and that was the last seen of the two strangers.

At long last the train reached London, they got into a cab and Miss McBee and the girls started to laugh with relief. Before they knew it the taxi driver joined in and though disheveled, travel stained and weary, they literally laughed themselves into one of London's nicest hotels. The clean linen of the beds had never looked cleaner nor had any bath seemed more refreshing than that Sunday morning.

Miss McBee wanted to attend church, but when she reached Westminster Abbey, because of the trouble London was experiencing with suffragettes, the door was shut in her face. She went around the corner to St. Margaret’s and was allowed to go up a side aisle. In the middle of the Litany, to her amazement a young woman arose and asked in a loud voice that they pray for certain of the suffragettes. With measured steps, two ushers approached, stopped at the pew and the young woman moved over to the aisle and was escorted out of the church. Several similar interruptions made morning worship difficult and most unusual. Miss McBee later found that the young women who had behaved in such an unseemly manner had not been punished in any way further than merely being removed from the church.

To Miss McBee's surprise when she returned to the hotel there was a message saying that the father and uncle of one of the girls were in London attending a doctor's conference and would see them shortly.

Early Monday morning Miss McBee hurried to Pall Mall where she walked from office to office trying to get homeward passage for her charges. The boat on which she had made reservations being admirably suited, because of its size and construction, had been designated a troop ship and thus they were left without a way to get home.

At the point of despair she saw an office of a Line of which she knew nothing. She went in and was told that she could get

passage in the steerage but payment would have to be immediate. She pleaded with the agent to hold the places while she went back to the hotel for the money and he agreed to wait a stipulated length of time.

No taxi being available she ran all the way to the hotel and back and was able to secure the tickets not only for herself and the five girls but for the two gentlemen relatives who were struggling to find transportation home.

The little party ate a quick dinner and then Miss McBee once again packed her girls and their belongings into a train, this time bound for Liverpool and the returning ship. Reaching Liverpool’s docks they were greeted with the news that because of a threat of a German boat in the nearby waters, the liner would not sail until the danger was past. After their recent hairraising experiences in reaching Liverpool this final delay seemed slight and no one minded an extra night in a strange hotel.

The next morning two of the girls were able to find first class passage with some friends lucky enough to have such accommodations, but Miss McBee and the remaining three were herded into steerage.

It was remarkably clean but indeed rough.

The so-called beds were merely iron pipes on which was thrown a mattress of newmown hay. There were two chairs in the cabin and four hooks on which to hang their clothes. It was with considerable relief that they were soon able to secure secondclass accommodations but this turned out to be an inside cabin and so the trip could not be called a luxurious one in any sense of the word. The crossing was rough and there were several submarine scares before reaching Montreal. As the boat made its moorings Miss McBee looked down and wonder of wonders, there in the waiting crowd she saw her father’s face.

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head, relieving her of teaching responsibilities, but by the end of the 40s she knew she must seriously plan for the future if the school was to survive her. Ashley Hall had no endowment and no Board of Trustees.

She could close the school and retire, but found that choice unacceptable. Instead, she asked the father of four Ashley Hall graduates to help her form a board and create a foundation. This was accomplished with the stipulation that Ashley Hall continue to meet the high standards McBee achieved as its founder and head.

“The school is good, with a fine reputation,” McBee told the Kiwanis assembly that day in 1943. “I want it to go on because I founded it. It has been incorporated so it can go on. I want it to go on, but not if the standards are lowered.”

In 1949, Vardrine finally turned over the reins of her beloved school to the new foundation. The Ashley Hall Foundation took up the mission to lead the school through the second half of the twentieth century and beyond. McBee was named Headmistress Emeritus and remained in an advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees for several years before formally retiring. Ashley Hall’s modern era had begun and continues today under the guidelines established by its founder nearly sixty years ago.

Today, few people associated with Ashley Hall ever knew Vardrine McBee personally.

Most, including its students and employees, only know of her as “Miss McBee,” founder of Ashley Hall. Several years ago, a new tradition began honoring Miss McBee on her birthday. Every September, students, faculty, staff, and representatives of the Board of Trustees congregate on the lawn before her “hall” – now called the McBee House – to sing and celebrate her life. Words of remembrance and ice cream may mark the occasion, but it’s a thriving Ashley Hall that best honors Mary Vardrine McBee’s life.

On the cusp of its second century, Ashley Hall’s contemporary leadership is laying the foundation for another one hundred years of success. And, just like an original 1909 Lincoln penny, the value of Vardrine’s vision has only increased with time: Polished and shining, its warm, reflected glow illuminates the path for her successors.

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On the cusp of its second century, Ashley Hall’s contemporary leadership is laying the foundation for another one hundred years of success. And, just like an original 1909 Lincoln penny, the value of Vardrine’s vision has only increased with time: Polished and shining, its warm, reflected glow illuminates the path for her successors.

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Ashley Hall

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uch about Ashley Hall today would look familiar to a visitor from the early 20th century; however, looks can deceive.

Recognizable landmarks like the McBee House, the Bear Cave, and the Shell House endure, and the curriculum subjects would ring a bell, but the last 20 years, especially, have wrought great change to the School.

Naturally, the easiest distinctions to notice are the physical changes to the campus. Hurricane Hugo played a part in reshaping the buildings and grounds.

Capital efforts to restore the McBee House and rebuild its dependencies as the Martha Rivers Ingram Arts Center followed the storm’s strike. A master plan drafted in the 1980’s also saw to the restoration of the Madren Pool, the building of the Sports Complex on John’s Island, creation of the Ross Early Education Center, purchase of the Smith Street parking lot, and the expansion of Pardue Hall. Other recent improvements include the renovation of the gymnasium, locker rooms and the creation of a weight room. Also added were the new cottage for faculty and staff offices and the Marion and Wayland Cato Courtyard. Facilities, though, are merely the apparent expression of inner movements creating a demand for enhanced spaces.

One such movement is enrollment.

Ashley Hall hit a record high enrollment this fall with 647 students. Retention is an outstanding 94 percent. The School is well on it is way toward an optimum enrollment of 725 students. That is not an arbitrary number: it represents the

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practical upper limit of students the School can accommodate and still fulfill its mission and maintain standards. It also allows us to sustain the lowest student to teacher ratio of any prep school in the area. As important as all of this is, more students also means greater diversity, larger talent pools, and more ideas, which in turn, result in increased academic, artistic and athletic accomplishments and honors.

The most dramatic shifts an observer will discover are found within the classrooms, athletic facilities, arts studios and performance halls.

Academically, Ashley Hall’s broad, classical curriculum includes proven, relevant courses that exceed the needs of modern college-bound students. The emphasis in all academics is to inspire and incubate the love of learning for its own sake. Students who embrace learning and thinking outperform their task or test-oriented peers with respect to higher-education and career accomplishment, and life satisfaction.

The seeds of learning are planted in the Early Education Center where children work with manipulative materials in language, mathematics, science, social studies, and practical life, making con-

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head, relieving her of teaching responsibilities, but by the end of the 40s she knew she must seriously plan for the future if the school was to survive her. Ashley Hall had no endowment and no Board of Trustees.

She could close the school and retire, but found that choice unacceptable. Instead, she asked the father of four Ashley Hall graduates to help her form a board and create a foundation. This was accomplished with the stipulation that Ashley Hall continue to meet the high standards McBee achieved as its founder and head.

“The school is good, with a fine reputation,” McBee told the Kiwanis assembly that day in 1943. “I want it to go on because I founded it. It has been incorporated so it can go on. I want it to go on, but not if the standards are lowered.”

In 1949, Vardrine finally turned over the reins of her beloved school to the new foundation. The Ashley Hall Foundation took up the mission to lead the school through the second half of the twentieth century and beyond. McBee was named Headmistress Emeritus and remained in an advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees for several years before formally retiring. Ashley Hall’s modern era had begun and continues today under the guidelines established by its founder nearly sixty years ago.

Today, few people associated with Ashley Hall ever knew Vardrine McBee personally.

Most, including its students and employees, only know of her as “Miss McBee,” founder of Ashley Hall. Several years ago, a new tradition began honoring Miss McBee on her birthday. Every September, students, faculty, staff, and representatives of the Board of Trustees congregate on the lawn before her “hall” – now called the McBee House – to sing and celebrate her life. Words of remembrance and ice cream may mark the occasion, but it’s a thriving Ashley Hall that best honors Mary Vardrine McBee’s life.

On the cusp of its second century, Ashley Hall’s contemporary leadership is laying the foundation for another one hundred years of success. And, just like an original 1909 Lincoln penny, the value of Vardrine’s vision has only increased with time: Polished and shining, its warm, reflected glow illuminates the path for her successors.

THE SCHOOL

!

On the cusp of its second century, Ashley Hall’s contemporary leadership is laying the foundation for another one hundred years of success. And, just like an original 1909 Lincoln penny, the value of Vardrine’s vision has only increased with time: Polished and shining, its warm, reflected glow illuminates the path for her successors.

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THE SCHOOL

Ashley Hall

!

TO D AY M

uch about Ashley Hall today would look familiar to a visitor from the early 20th century; however, looks can deceive.

Recognizable landmarks like the McBee House, the Bear Cave, and the Shell House endure, and the curriculum subjects would ring a bell, but the last 20 years, especially, have wrought great change to the School.

Naturally, the easiest distinctions to notice are the physical changes to the campus. Hurricane Hugo played a part in reshaping the buildings and grounds.

Capital efforts to restore the McBee House and rebuild its dependencies as the Martha Rivers Ingram Arts Center followed the storm’s strike. A master plan drafted in the 1980’s also saw to the restoration of the Madren Pool, the building of the Sports Complex on John’s Island, creation of the Ross Early Education Center, purchase of the Smith Street parking lot, and the expansion of Pardue Hall. Other recent improvements include the renovation of the gymnasium, locker rooms and the creation of a weight room. Also added were the new cottage for faculty and staff offices and the Marion and Wayland Cato Courtyard. Facilities, though, are merely the apparent expression of inner movements creating a demand for enhanced spaces.

One such movement is enrollment.

Ashley Hall hit a record high enrollment this fall with 647 students. Retention is an outstanding 94 percent. The School is well on it is way toward an optimum enrollment of 725 students. That is not an arbitrary number: it represents the

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9

10

Fall 2006 PERSPECTIVES

Fall 2006 PERSPECTIVES

practical upper limit of students the School can accommodate and still fulfill its mission and maintain standards. It also allows us to sustain the lowest student to teacher ratio of any prep school in the area. As important as all of this is, more students also means greater diversity, larger talent pools, and more ideas, which in turn, result in increased academic, artistic and athletic accomplishments and honors.

The most dramatic shifts an observer will discover are found within the classrooms, athletic facilities, arts studios and performance halls.

Academically, Ashley Hall’s broad, classical curriculum includes proven, relevant courses that exceed the needs of modern college-bound students. The emphasis in all academics is to inspire and incubate the love of learning for its own sake. Students who embrace learning and thinking outperform their task or test-oriented peers with respect to higher-education and career accomplishment, and life satisfaction.

The seeds of learning are planted in the Early Education Center where children work with manipulative materials in language, mathematics, science, social studies, and practical life, making con-

Academically, Ashley Hall’s broad, classical curriculum includes proven, relevant courses that continue to exceed the needs of modern college-bound students. The emphasis in all academics is to inspire and incubate the love of learning for its own sake. nections that lead them to a greater understanding of the world.

Learning in Lower School is interactive, cooperative, engaging, and challenging. Students learn to move beyond basic facts and concepts and are empowered to think and express themselves in both traditional and imaginative ways. Hands-on learning activities in mathematics develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to become active, independent thinkers, while language arts instruction fosters a lifelong love of literature and the written word. Science and technology classes teach students to make connections between their own experiences and the world around them.

During Middle School years, students apply the basic critical thinking skills formed in primary years to begin to explore more abstract concepts. Students learn to ask “Why?” They are taught through cross-curricular exercises to pay attention to cause and effect and to apply the rules of logic to all academic subjects,

including the humanities and language arts, math, science, and technology.

Academic instruction in Upper School years prepares students for the rigors of a college education. The program seeks to balance a student’s breadth of exposure while allowing them to pursue more indepth studies of their strongest interests through a range of electives. The curriculum and graduation requirements are designed to challenge students in the language arts, foreign languages, arts, math, science and technology.

Fostering such motivated students requires flexible methods and talented teachers. Integrated courses like the Humanities program which combines history, literature, art, language and philosophy have changed the way students and teachers approach subjects and ideas by presenting more perspectives and exploring relationships between diverse areas of human thought and action through the ages. A new American Studies program, crossing history, litera-

Jacey Edwards ’09

Renowned education and arts philanthropist and social activist Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans addressed the graduating class of 2006 as part of Ashley Hall’s Women in Leadership series. ture, art, music, and social factors seeks to capitalize on the same collaborative approach.

Math and science studies have been carefully aligned between the School divisions to ensure student readiness for each succeeding level of study. Inquirybased learning models that stress student engagement and exploration are in use throughout the School. The Summer Science Research Institute offers motivated students the opportunity to go far beyond their regular studies with graduate-level research programs associated with the University of Virginia and The Citadel.

Daily foreign language instruction begins in the EEC at age two and continues through Upper School. Native language instructors give students a feel for a language that transcends typical classroom learning. Ashley Hall is the only Lowcountry school to offer classical Latin and Greek studies at the Upper School level.

Technology is incorporated into all areas of study as a means and not an end.

In this manner, students gain knowledge

and respect for the capabilities and limitations of the tools, while at the same time intuiting uses that could never be captured in a course that only focuses upon acquiring computer skills. The entire campus is equipped for wireless computing. Portable laptop/tablet computers are now used in the Lower School so that every classroom becomes a lab to allow for integration of technology into daily work. This mirrors programs already established in the Middle School and the Upper School Science Department.

Special emphasis is placed upon writing skills and communication. Ashley Hall has two accomplished writers in-residence this year working with students at all levels. Beth Webb Hart began in the fall and Jack Driscoll will join the program in the second semester. The Visiting Writers Program brings several renowned authors of diverse backgrounds and styles to campus for readings and workshops each semester. A new student publication, Acanthus, was launched last year and provides a showcase for original student writing.

Eighteen Advanced Placement courses in all subject areas are offered in the Upper School curriculum. Better than 80 percent of Upper School students take at least one AP course and the majority of those take several in their careers. In the most recent testing year, 25 Ashley Hall juniors and seniors (nearly a third of all 11th and 12th grade students tested) achieved the distinction of AP Scholar which ranks them among the top 18 percent of the over one million students who take AP courses worldwide.

The Independent Study Program provides the means for gifted scholars, artists and athletes to pursue their passions anywhere while still reaping the benefits of an Ashley Hall education. It also makes it simpler for them to re-enter Ashley Hall as regular students if and when they choose.

Experiential learning has a prominent place in the School curriculum. Handson experience and face-to face encounters are valuable complements to classroom instruction. Ashley Hall’s Winterim

Caroline Callahan ’07 and Catherine Swanson ’07 weekend offers many diverse experiences for Upper and Middle School students.

Last year’s adventures included touring Broadway, diving on a coral reef for Marine Studies in Florida, self-defense and financial workshops, and much more. Junior/Senior Internships is a twoweek opportunity every spring for older students to explore careers as they prepare for college or just want to try something new. Other activities such as field trips, visiting exhibits and the Middle School Model UN program are an ever expanding part of experiential learning for the entire School. The Spoleto Study Abroad program, focusing on Arts and Humanities, offers summer study opportunities in Italy for interested students and faculty. Every year Ashley Hall’s Women in Leadership speaker series brings notable women to campus to relate their life experiences in industry, the arts, service, and education.

Community service is an essential piece of the Ashley Hall mission. Each year, students perform more than 6000 hours of service in a variety of areas,

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helping make Charleston a better place while gaining precious life experience for them.

Ashley Hall also has a thriving Arts scene that includes the Applied Lessons program with nearly 100 music students enrolled; the Kindergarten Strings Program (introductory violin study for all students; unique to Ashley Hall); the Faculty, Family and Friends Concert Series that brings world-famous classical musicians to campus for free performances; an emergent Drama program that includes the traditional Christmas Play as well as multiple large-scale productions each year; and Dance study across the curriculum, K-12. The Red Choir and the Middle School Choir are popular electives in the performing arts curriculum.

Fine arts electives include painting, drawing, photography, design, and pottery.

Each year Ashley Hall students are accepted by the finest arts schools in the nation.

The physical and emotional development of every girl is vital to the School’s whole child philosophy. Physical educa-

Academically, Ashley Hall’s broad, classical curriculum includes proven, relevant courses that continue to exceed the needs of modern college-bound students. The emphasis in all academics is to inspire and incubate the love of learning for its own sake. nections that lead them to a greater understanding of the world.

Learning in Lower School is interactive, cooperative, engaging, and challenging. Students learn to move beyond basic facts and concepts and are empowered to think and express themselves in both traditional and imaginative ways. Hands-on learning activities in mathematics develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to become active, independent thinkers, while language arts instruction fosters a lifelong love of literature and the written word. Science and technology classes teach students to make connections between their own experiences and the world around them.

During Middle School years, students apply the basic critical thinking skills formed in primary years to begin to explore more abstract concepts. Students learn to ask “Why?” They are taught through cross-curricular exercises to pay attention to cause and effect and to apply the rules of logic to all academic subjects,

including the humanities and language arts, math, science, and technology.

Academic instruction in Upper School years prepares students for the rigors of a college education. The program seeks to balance a student’s breadth of exposure while allowing them to pursue more indepth studies of their strongest interests through a range of electives. The curriculum and graduation requirements are designed to challenge students in the language arts, foreign languages, arts, math, science and technology.

Fostering such motivated students requires flexible methods and talented teachers. Integrated courses like the Humanities program which combines history, literature, art, language and philosophy have changed the way students and teachers approach subjects and ideas by presenting more perspectives and exploring relationships between diverse areas of human thought and action through the ages. A new American Studies program, crossing history, litera-

Jacey Edwards ’09

Renowned education and arts philanthropist and social activist Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans addressed the graduating class of 2006 as part of Ashley Hall’s Women in Leadership series. ture, art, music, and social factors seeks to capitalize on the same collaborative approach.

Math and science studies have been carefully aligned between the School divisions to ensure student readiness for each succeeding level of study. Inquirybased learning models that stress student engagement and exploration are in use throughout the School. The Summer Science Research Institute offers motivated students the opportunity to go far beyond their regular studies with graduate-level research programs associated with the University of Virginia and The Citadel.

Daily foreign language instruction begins in the EEC at age two and continues through Upper School. Native language instructors give students a feel for a language that transcends typical classroom learning. Ashley Hall is the only Lowcountry school to offer classical Latin and Greek studies at the Upper School level.

Technology is incorporated into all areas of study as a means and not an end.

In this manner, students gain knowledge

and respect for the capabilities and limitations of the tools, while at the same time intuiting uses that could never be captured in a course that only focuses upon acquiring computer skills. The entire campus is equipped for wireless computing. Portable laptop/tablet computers are now used in the Lower School so that every classroom becomes a lab to allow for integration of technology into daily work. This mirrors programs already established in the Middle School and the Upper School Science Department.

Special emphasis is placed upon writing skills and communication. Ashley Hall has two accomplished writers in-residence this year working with students at all levels. Beth Webb Hart began in the fall and Jack Driscoll will join the program in the second semester. The Visiting Writers Program brings several renowned authors of diverse backgrounds and styles to campus for readings and workshops each semester. A new student publication, Acanthus, was launched last year and provides a showcase for original student writing.

Eighteen Advanced Placement courses in all subject areas are offered in the Upper School curriculum. Better than 80 percent of Upper School students take at least one AP course and the majority of those take several in their careers. In the most recent testing year, 25 Ashley Hall juniors and seniors (nearly a third of all 11th and 12th grade students tested) achieved the distinction of AP Scholar which ranks them among the top 18 percent of the over one million students who take AP courses worldwide.

The Independent Study Program provides the means for gifted scholars, artists and athletes to pursue their passions anywhere while still reaping the benefits of an Ashley Hall education. It also makes it simpler for them to re-enter Ashley Hall as regular students if and when they choose.

Experiential learning has a prominent place in the School curriculum. Handson experience and face-to face encounters are valuable complements to classroom instruction. Ashley Hall’s Winterim

Caroline Callahan ’07 and Catherine Swanson ’07 weekend offers many diverse experiences for Upper and Middle School students.

Last year’s adventures included touring Broadway, diving on a coral reef for Marine Studies in Florida, self-defense and financial workshops, and much more. Junior/Senior Internships is a twoweek opportunity every spring for older students to explore careers as they prepare for college or just want to try something new. Other activities such as field trips, visiting exhibits and the Middle School Model UN program are an ever expanding part of experiential learning for the entire School. The Spoleto Study Abroad program, focusing on Arts and Humanities, offers summer study opportunities in Italy for interested students and faculty. Every year Ashley Hall’s Women in Leadership speaker series brings notable women to campus to relate their life experiences in industry, the arts, service, and education.

Community service is an essential piece of the Ashley Hall mission. Each year, students perform more than 6000 hours of service in a variety of areas,

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12

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helping make Charleston a better place while gaining precious life experience for them.

Ashley Hall also has a thriving Arts scene that includes the Applied Lessons program with nearly 100 music students enrolled; the Kindergarten Strings Program (introductory violin study for all students; unique to Ashley Hall); the Faculty, Family and Friends Concert Series that brings world-famous classical musicians to campus for free performances; an emergent Drama program that includes the traditional Christmas Play as well as multiple large-scale productions each year; and Dance study across the curriculum, K-12. The Red Choir and the Middle School Choir are popular electives in the performing arts curriculum.

Fine arts electives include painting, drawing, photography, design, and pottery.

Each year Ashley Hall students are accepted by the finest arts schools in the nation.

The physical and emotional development of every girl is vital to the School’s whole child philosophy. Physical educa-

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THE SCHOOL

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Beth Webb Hart, Ashley Hall writer in residence, reads from her latest novel.

Perhaps the most crucial task for any school administration is to prepare for the future through the creation and execution of strategic and master plans. Ashley Hall’s new Master Plan and educational philosophy are unveiled in the next sections of this Perspectives. The planned, programmatic transformation of our classical curriculum, already bearing early fruit in today’s course of study, will continue to spiral outward, more closely integrating all areas and levels of study. This logical evolution has its roots extending back to the original school curriculum established by Miss McBee nearly a century ago.

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tion includes daily classes for Lower School split between gym, aquatics, and dance.

Middle and Upper School PE focuses on developing lifetime physical fitness habits.

The PE curriculum is augmented by intramural sports and nine interscholastic sports programs. Sixty-five percent of Ashley Hall Middle and Upper School students participate on interscholastic teams every year. The Wellness Program offers lectures, workshops, counseling and guidance on virtually every topic important to maturing girls and young women. In addition, the School has instituted a Dean of Students who oversees student activities.

Administratively, the school has grown in order to oversee the operation of an increasingly complex institution and to meet the professional and educational needs of its faculty, staff and students. In the last 20 years the School gained the Admission and Advancement Offices, began financial aid programs, instituted teaching awards, an endowment for career development, and created student scholarships. A Dean of Faculty directs curriculum design and supervises faculty professional development. A full-time school nurse is now on staff with a dedicated infirmary and a Human Resources specialist oversees personnel requirements. All of this is indicative of a thriving school, literally and figuratively bursting at its seams with new students, programs and plans.

Perhaps the most crucial task for any school administration is to prepare for the future through the creation and execution of strategic and master plans. Ashley Hall’s new Master Plan and educational philosophy are unveiled in the next sections of this Perspectives. The planned, programmatic transformation of our classical curriculum, already bearing early fruit in today’s course of study, will continue to spiral outward, more closely integrating all areas and levels of study.

This logical evolution has its roots extending back to the original school curriculum established by Miss McBee nearly a century ago.

As you view the new Master Plan and read about the goals behind it in the coming pages, you will find the School transformed in order to best serve its students well into the future.

Yet, for all of the change, this is a vision that holds fast to those sacred values and spaces that define Ashley Hall in the hearts and minds of generations of proud women, and one its founder would recognize and embrace.

Planning for the

Second Century

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shley Hall’s Board of Trustees decided in the late eighties that it was important for the school to undertake a Master Plan to secure Ashley Hall’s future. When the addition to the Lower School was officially opened in 2005,Trustee Emeritus Hugh Lane, Jr. remarked that this was the last phase of Ashley Hall’s Master Plan developed in 1988.

As we look to Ashley Hall’s Centennial in 2009 and prepare for this wonderful celebration, the Board of Trustees is once again looking to secure Ashley Hall’s future by undertaking a new Master Plan. This plan will enable Ashley Hall to adapt to a changing educational environment while meeting the programmatic needs of a classical education for the 21st century and beyond.

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!

THE SCHOOL

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Beth Webb Hart, Ashley Hall writer in residence, reads from her latest novel.

Perhaps the most crucial task for any school administration is to prepare for the future through the creation and execution of strategic and master plans. Ashley Hall’s new Master Plan and educational philosophy are unveiled in the next sections of this Perspectives. The planned, programmatic transformation of our classical curriculum, already bearing early fruit in today’s course of study, will continue to spiral outward, more closely integrating all areas and levels of study. This logical evolution has its roots extending back to the original school curriculum established by Miss McBee nearly a century ago.

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tion includes daily classes for Lower School split between gym, aquatics, and dance.

Middle and Upper School PE focuses on developing lifetime physical fitness habits.

The PE curriculum is augmented by intramural sports and nine interscholastic sports programs. Sixty-five percent of Ashley Hall Middle and Upper School students participate on interscholastic teams every year. The Wellness Program offers lectures, workshops, counseling and guidance on virtually every topic important to maturing girls and young women. In addition, the School has instituted a Dean of Students who oversees student activities.

Administratively, the school has grown in order to oversee the operation of an increasingly complex institution and to meet the professional and educational needs of its faculty, staff and students. In the last 20 years the School gained the Admission and Advancement Offices, began financial aid programs, instituted teaching awards, an endowment for career development, and created student scholarships. A Dean of Faculty directs curriculum design and supervises faculty professional development. A full-time school nurse is now on staff with a dedicated infirmary and a Human Resources specialist oversees personnel requirements. All of this is indicative of a thriving school, literally and figuratively bursting at its seams with new students, programs and plans.

Perhaps the most crucial task for any school administration is to prepare for the future through the creation and execution of strategic and master plans. Ashley Hall’s new Master Plan and educational philosophy are unveiled in the next sections of this Perspectives. The planned, programmatic transformation of our classical curriculum, already bearing early fruit in today’s course of study, will continue to spiral outward, more closely integrating all areas and levels of study.

This logical evolution has its roots extending back to the original school curriculum established by Miss McBee nearly a century ago.

As you view the new Master Plan and read about the goals behind it in the coming pages, you will find the School transformed in order to best serve its students well into the future.

Yet, for all of the change, this is a vision that holds fast to those sacred values and spaces that define Ashley Hall in the hearts and minds of generations of proud women, and one its founder would recognize and embrace.

Planning for the

Second Century

A

shley Hall’s Board of Trustees decided in the late eighties that it was important for the school to undertake a Master Plan to secure Ashley Hall’s future. When the addition to the Lower School was officially opened in 2005,Trustee Emeritus Hugh Lane, Jr. remarked that this was the last phase of Ashley Hall’s Master Plan developed in 1988.

As we look to Ashley Hall’s Centennial in 2009 and prepare for this wonderful celebration, the Board of Trustees is once again looking to secure Ashley Hall’s future by undertaking a new Master Plan. This plan will enable Ashley Hall to adapt to a changing educational environment while meeting the programmatic needs of a classical education for the 21st century and beyond.

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THE MASTER PLAN

The Board is particularly pleased with this Master Plan because it is driven by programmatic initiatives.

A great deal of research and forethought went in to making this Plan a workable strategy that was appropriate for our learning environment. We now know, through numerous research studies, that girls learn in very different ways from boys. As we strategically plan for the future, we want to position Ashley Hall to be a top-tier educational program which has the distinction of being an all-girls school.

The Board envisions an instructional program targeted to the needs of the individual, and augmented facilities to accomplish this goal.

We currently encompass a variety of teaching and learning styles, and using a portfolio approach, will be increasing this capacity in the future. The initiatives that are part of the Master Plan will enable our students to learn through a variety of disciplines.

For example, an idea presented in a humanities class could be re-examined in an art or language class.

Bringing in the perspectives of other disciplines can further cultivate the idea. This approach will serve to develop the complexity of thought and learning needed to better educate the whole person. Our focus on a core curriculum of classical education can also incorporate new research findings about how girls learn best, such as using small group discussion and hands-on learning. The Master Plan provides the space for corporate, individual and small group learning, allowing students to revisit concepts taught in the classroom using different techniques and experiences.

The Board undertook the process of creating the new Master Plan by first reviewing and updating the goals and objectives of the School’s Strategic Plan.

We sought the advice of nationally respected educators, including Dr. Jim Hendrix (see related article) to refine the process and assemble recommendations to bring the new Master Plan into existence. The Board chose the firm of Shepley Bullfinch Richardson Abbot (see related article) to create a physical plan that will best serve the curricular and environmental requirements of Ashley Hall in the foreseeable future. SBRA has nearly a century and a half of specialized architectural planning experience pertaining to educational institutions with a deep understanding of the distinctions of designing for single-sex schools as well as being sensitive to building within historic districts. The resulting, multiphased, program-driven, Master Plan is the embodiment of our objectives.

By embarking on this Master Plan, the Board envisions a learning community that will continue to produce well-educated, confident, life-long

ASHLEY HALL LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Philip Horn, Chair Trustees: John Darby Brett Hildebrand Helen Turner Hill ’81 Elizabeth Rivers Lewine ’54 Elizabeth Barone Luzuriaga ’80 Kaycee Poston Bart Proctor Heidi Ward Ravenel ’74 Fred Reinhard Nick Bozanic, ex officio Deanne Lucas Doscher ’79, ex officio Cindy Hay Johnson, ex officio Jill Muti, ex officio Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79, ex officio J. Conrad Zimmerman, Jr., ex officio

learners prepared to embrace the challenges of the 21st century. We want to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and facilities necessary not only to turn these challenges into opportunities, but also to become leaders in these endeavors. The Board is envisioning an exciting future for Ashley Hall and is taking the steps through this Master plan to make that vision a reality. We look forward to a time in the future when a long-time Board member like Hugh Lane stands at a dedication ceremony of the final phase of this Master Plan, knowing that this was a superb foundation for the future of Ashley Hall.

Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79 President, Ashley Hall Board of Trustees

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Master Planning Team: Dr. Jim Hendrix

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cholar, leader, visionary,

historian, communicator, outdoorsman, and gentleman: all of these labels have been used to describe Dr. Jim Hendrix.

So, when Ashley Hall Head of School Jill Muti sought advice and input during the development of our Strategic and Master Campus Plans, friend and colleague Hendrix was at the top of her list.

“Jim has seen and done it all,” says Muti, “from creating innovative interdisciplinary courses like his American Studies program to leading comprehensive master campus planning campaigns and overseeing their successful implementation.

He has earned a national reputation for scholarship and outstanding leadership. Jim has been an invaluable asset to us, conducting workshops for the Board, meeting with teachers and providing proven recommendations.”

Hendrix, who calls the mountains of North Carolina home, seems to spend more time in the air than a commercial pilot.

Between acting as the Interim Head of the Oregon Episcopal School in Portland, consulting, guiding fly-fishing expeditions in Colorado and leading Lewis and Clark tours on the Columbia River, the education trailblazer is rarely at rest.

“I’m semi-retired,” he says with a smile, referring to the more than 25 years he spent as a Head of School and teacher, most recently at the Lovett School in Atlanta where he “retired” in 2002 after a dozen years at the helm.

“My role in Ashley Hall’s planning process was really that of facilitator. I lead a series of workshops for the Board where we discussed my experience with master campus planning programs – things like processes, lesson’s learned, and recommendations, that sort of detail and organized that to support Ashley Hall’s program.

“I also met with faculty about the implementation of integrated courses like the new Humanities studies Ashley Hall now includes in its curriculum. A few years ago, several Ashley Hall teachers attended my American Studies Institute workshops at the Lovett School in Atlanta and are now designing a similar program for Ashley Hall. We discussed their progress and I was happy to offer some tips based upon my experiences in similar situations.”

Hendrix is enthusiastic about what he sees at Ashley Hall.

“I have to commend the school, the Board, Jill, everybody for getting behind the strategic planning process. I’ve always loved a little book by a psychologist named David Campbell.

It’s titled, If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, You’ll Probably End Up Somewhere Else. A school needs to know where it’s going and how it’s going to get there. That’s what strategic planning is about and, in the case of Ashley Hall, you’re already experiencing good and normal growth and logically can expect that to continue, so how do you best serve those students? How can you do it in a fairly limited footprint of physical space?

“Your Strategic and Master Campus Plans are the keys to achieving your goals. The Board and the administration have done a great job defining those strategic goals and in selecting Shepley Bullfinch Richardson & Abbot to help turn that strategic vision into a campus master plan.

“I’ve admired Ashley Hall for years; I’ve known a lot of impressive people who are graduates. It has a rich background and an even more dynamic future. The future of this place is very, very bright.”

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THE MASTER PLAN

The Board is particularly pleased with this Master Plan because it is driven by programmatic initiatives.

A great deal of research and forethought went in to making this Plan a workable strategy that was appropriate for our learning environment. We now know, through numerous research studies, that girls learn in very different ways from boys. As we strategically plan for the future, we want to position Ashley Hall to be a top-tier educational program which has the distinction of being an all-girls school.

The Board envisions an instructional program targeted to the needs of the individual, and augmented facilities to accomplish this goal.

We currently encompass a variety of teaching and learning styles, and using a portfolio approach, will be increasing this capacity in the future. The initiatives that are part of the Master Plan will enable our students to learn through a variety of disciplines.

For example, an idea presented in a humanities class could be re-examined in an art or language class.

Bringing in the perspectives of other disciplines can further cultivate the idea. This approach will serve to develop the complexity of thought and learning needed to better educate the whole person. Our focus on a core curriculum of classical education can also incorporate new research findings about how girls learn best, such as using small group discussion and hands-on learning. The Master Plan provides the space for corporate, individual and small group learning, allowing students to revisit concepts taught in the classroom using different techniques and experiences.

The Board undertook the process of creating the new Master Plan by first reviewing and updating the goals and objectives of the School’s Strategic Plan.

We sought the advice of nationally respected educators, including Dr. Jim Hendrix (see related article) to refine the process and assemble recommendations to bring the new Master Plan into existence. The Board chose the firm of Shepley Bullfinch Richardson Abbot (see related article) to create a physical plan that will best serve the curricular and environmental requirements of Ashley Hall in the foreseeable future. SBRA has nearly a century and a half of specialized architectural planning experience pertaining to educational institutions with a deep understanding of the distinctions of designing for single-sex schools as well as being sensitive to building within historic districts. The resulting, multiphased, program-driven, Master Plan is the embodiment of our objectives.

By embarking on this Master Plan, the Board envisions a learning community that will continue to produce well-educated, confident, life-long

ASHLEY HALL LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Philip Horn, Chair Trustees: John Darby Brett Hildebrand Helen Turner Hill ’81 Elizabeth Rivers Lewine ’54 Elizabeth Barone Luzuriaga ’80 Kaycee Poston Bart Proctor Heidi Ward Ravenel ’74 Fred Reinhard Nick Bozanic, ex officio Deanne Lucas Doscher ’79, ex officio Cindy Hay Johnson, ex officio Jill Muti, ex officio Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79, ex officio J. Conrad Zimmerman, Jr., ex officio

learners prepared to embrace the challenges of the 21st century. We want to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and facilities necessary not only to turn these challenges into opportunities, but also to become leaders in these endeavors. The Board is envisioning an exciting future for Ashley Hall and is taking the steps through this Master plan to make that vision a reality. We look forward to a time in the future when a long-time Board member like Hugh Lane stands at a dedication ceremony of the final phase of this Master Plan, knowing that this was a superb foundation for the future of Ashley Hall.

Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79 President, Ashley Hall Board of Trustees

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Master Planning Team: D R . J I M H E N D R I X

L ONG

Master Planning Team: R ANGE P LANNING C OMMITTEE

continued from page 14

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Master Planning Team: Dr. Jim Hendrix

S

S

cholar, leader, visionary,

historian, communicator, outdoorsman, and gentleman: all of these labels have been used to describe Dr. Jim Hendrix.

So, when Ashley Hall Head of School Jill Muti sought advice and input during the development of our Strategic and Master Campus Plans, friend and colleague Hendrix was at the top of her list.

“Jim has seen and done it all,” says Muti, “from creating innovative interdisciplinary courses like his American Studies program to leading comprehensive master campus planning campaigns and overseeing their successful implementation.

He has earned a national reputation for scholarship and outstanding leadership. Jim has been an invaluable asset to us, conducting workshops for the Board, meeting with teachers and providing proven recommendations.”

Hendrix, who calls the mountains of North Carolina home, seems to spend more time in the air than a commercial pilot.

Between acting as the Interim Head of the Oregon Episcopal School in Portland, consulting, guiding fly-fishing expeditions in Colorado and leading Lewis and Clark tours on the Columbia River, the education trailblazer is rarely at rest.

“I’m semi-retired,” he says with a smile, referring to the more than 25 years he spent as a Head of School and teacher, most recently at the Lovett School in Atlanta where he “retired” in 2002 after a dozen years at the helm.

“My role in Ashley Hall’s planning process was really that of facilitator. I lead a series of workshops for the Board where we discussed my experience with master campus planning programs – things like processes, lesson’s learned, and recommendations, that sort of detail and organized that to support Ashley Hall’s program.

“I also met with faculty about the implementation of integrated courses like the new Humanities studies Ashley Hall now includes in its curriculum. A few years ago, several Ashley Hall teachers attended my American Studies Institute workshops at the Lovett School in Atlanta and are now designing a similar program for Ashley Hall. We discussed their progress and I was happy to offer some tips based upon my experiences in similar situations.”

Hendrix is enthusiastic about what he sees at Ashley Hall.

“I have to commend the school, the Board, Jill, everybody for getting behind the strategic planning process. I’ve always loved a little book by a psychologist named David Campbell.

It’s titled, If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, You’ll Probably End Up Somewhere Else. A school needs to know where it’s going and how it’s going to get there. That’s what strategic planning is about and, in the case of Ashley Hall, you’re already experiencing good and normal growth and logically can expect that to continue, so how do you best serve those students? How can you do it in a fairly limited footprint of physical space?

“Your Strategic and Master Campus Plans are the keys to achieving your goals. The Board and the administration have done a great job defining those strategic goals and in selecting Shepley Bullfinch Richardson & Abbot to help turn that strategic vision into a campus master plan.

“I’ve admired Ashley Hall for years; I’ve known a lot of impressive people who are graduates. It has a rich background and an even more dynamic future. The future of this place is very, very bright.”

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Master Planning Team: B ULFINCH R ICHARDSON & A BBOTT

Master Planning Team: Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott

(l-r) Ann Newman, Jon Ross, Susan Hoadley and Sandy Howe

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hepley Bulfinch Richardson &

Abbott (SBRA) is a national design practice serving the education, healthcare, science, corporate and public markets with architecture, planning and interior design services.

Established in 1874 by the American architect, Henry Hobson Richardson, SBRA is one of the oldest continuously - practicing architectural firms in the nation and the oldest in Boston.

SBRA employs a staff of 180 professionals and serves clients worldwide from its Boston headquarters.

SBRA has been recognized with awards from leading client and design organizations for over a century, and has been widely published in trade and consumer media throughout the world. In the past decade alone, SBRA has received more than fifty design awards for libraries and academic buildings; healthcare and science facilities; civic and cultural buildings; interior design and detailing; and preservation projects. The firm also has been widely acclaimed for its collaborative approach to projects and successful partnerships with clients and affiliated organizations. In 1997, SBRA was named one of America's best-managed firms in a survey

by Architectural Record magazine. Recent education clients include Agnes Scott College (all women), Dana Hall School (all girls), Emma Willard (all girls), Concord Academy, Yale University, Duke University, Emory University, Elon University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, The Lovett School, and Phillips Academy.

The SBRA team for the Ashley Hall project includes Jon Ross, Principal in Charge; Sandy Howe, Principal for Design; Annie Newman, Programmer and Master Planner, and Susan Hoadley, Project

Manager and Designer.

“Our first step in the planning process was to sit down with Ashley Hall’s Long Range Planning Committee,” said Jon Ross, “and discuss everyone’s expectations and concerns as we started the planning effort. This allowed us to identify many key issues and from there develop a critical needs agenda. We then created a series of “Design Lanterns” (see page 19) – a group of guiding principles against which we would test our proposals and recommendations throughout the planning process. Ashley Hall has many distinct traits that must influence any planning process including its historic location and structures, traditions and singlesex focus. All of this must be captured for consideration.

The master planning process needed to address two important objectives.

The first was how to deal with the short-term growth issues caused by the expansion of the Lower School and projected enrollment numbers. The second was to deal with the long-range goals for where the School wants to be in the future.

“An important consideration in dealing with the first objective was to find a solution that didn’t incur new debt,” said Ross. “An early step was to document the existing spaces, examine where they are, what they are, and how they are currently utilized. At the same time, we identified additional space needs. This exercise included meeting with various constituency groups on campus (faculty, staff, administration, students, etc.) in order to capture the needs identified by the actual “user groups”. Chief among Ashley Hall’s critical needs are library space, additional classrooms, enhanced science labs, performing and visual arts facilities, wellness and competitive athletics facilities, expanded dining and food preparation spaces, and faculty office space. The approved Master Plan meets these needs through a combination of new building and renovation programs to be implemented in several phases.

SBRA also discovered that the School’s practice of assigning class-

“Ashley Hall sits on a landlocked campus in the middle of an historic city so expansion is a challenging and complicated process. The first priority must be to make the best use of the space the school has,” said Ross. rooms to individual teachers results in a situation where the classrooms are underutilized by about 30%. Because teachers maintain their offices within their classrooms, the use of these spaces during non-class periods is curtailed.

This frequently results in an empty classroom while teachers are doing necessary administrative tasks like grading, conferences, lesson planning, etc. during their free periods.

The proposed solution, said Ross, is to create faculty suites for every department. “By decoupling the classroom and office functions you immediately make all classrooms available every period of the day, while at the same time, teachers have a permanent place to conduct vital non-teaching tasks and to house their personal workspace and records,” said Ross. “As a bonus, the faculty suite alignment facilitates just the kind of professional collaboration that is required for the interdisciplinary curricula that Ashley Hall is implementing.”

The re-purposing and renovation of existing space to maximize utilization is depicted in Phase I of the new Campus Master Plan, with faculty suites being established in Lane and Jenkins Hall and the shifting of some grade levels to new locations: K – 4, Pardue Hall; 5-6, Lane Hall; and 7-12, Jenkins Hall.

These changes will take place in 2007.

The second major objective, to create a long-range campus master plan to

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meet all of the curricular and physical needs of Ashley Hall for the foreseeable future, presented a different kind of challenge.

“Ashley Hall sits on a landlocked campus in the middle of an historic city so expansion is a challenging and complicated process. The first priority must be to make the best use of the space the school has,” said Ross. SBRA presented several options for addressing the programming and planning issues that had been identified. The options were reviewed by the Long Range Planning Committee and a preferred scheme was selected and refined. Along the way, SBRA and School representatives met with city planning officials and the final draft plan was enthusiastically endorsed by the city.

“Ashley Hall is a valued community resource. City officials understand that the School must evolve to meet its mission. At the same time, they appreciated Ashley Hall’s efforts to engage them in the planning process and to accommodate their historic and aesthetic values in our plans. We let the city know what we were thinking at each stage, asked for feedback and adjusted accordingly. This avoided surprises or unseen concerns and, in the end, we have a Master Plan that makes everyone happy,” said Ross.

SBRA prepared cost estimates for the individual projects identified in the final Campus Master Plan and then presented the final draft of the Campus Master Plan to the full Board in September where it was unanimously approved.

“From a planner’s perspective, the process with Ashley Hall went very smoothly,” said Ross. “We know from experience that the train can come off the tracks at any point in this type of exercise, and I must credit the open communication and hands-on approach by Jill Muti, her staff, and the Long Range Planning Committee for the success of this nine month planning effort.”

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Master Planning Team: B ULFINCH R ICHARDSON & A BBOTT

Master Planning Team: Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott

(l-r) Ann Newman, Jon Ross, Susan Hoadley and Sandy Howe

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hepley Bulfinch Richardson &

Abbott (SBRA) is a national design practice serving the education, healthcare, science, corporate and public markets with architecture, planning and interior design services.

Established in 1874 by the American architect, Henry Hobson Richardson, SBRA is one of the oldest continuously - practicing architectural firms in the nation and the oldest in Boston.

SBRA employs a staff of 180 professionals and serves clients worldwide from its Boston headquarters.

SBRA has been recognized with awards from leading client and design organizations for over a century, and has been widely published in trade and consumer media throughout the world. In the past decade alone, SBRA has received more than fifty design awards for libraries and academic buildings; healthcare and science facilities; civic and cultural buildings; interior design and detailing; and preservation projects. The firm also has been widely acclaimed for its collaborative approach to projects and successful partnerships with clients and affiliated organizations. In 1997, SBRA was named one of America's best-managed firms in a survey

by Architectural Record magazine. Recent education clients include Agnes Scott College (all women), Dana Hall School (all girls), Emma Willard (all girls), Concord Academy, Yale University, Duke University, Emory University, Elon University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, The Lovett School, and Phillips Academy.

The SBRA team for the Ashley Hall project includes Jon Ross, Principal in Charge; Sandy Howe, Principal for Design; Annie Newman, Programmer and Master Planner, and Susan Hoadley, Project

Manager and Designer.

“Our first step in the planning process was to sit down with Ashley Hall’s Long Range Planning Committee,” said Jon Ross, “and discuss everyone’s expectations and concerns as we started the planning effort. This allowed us to identify many key issues and from there develop a critical needs agenda. We then created a series of “Design Lanterns” (see page 19) – a group of guiding principles against which we would test our proposals and recommendations throughout the planning process. Ashley Hall has many distinct traits that must influence any planning process including its historic location and structures, traditions and singlesex focus. All of this must be captured for consideration.

The master planning process needed to address two important objectives.

The first was how to deal with the short-term growth issues caused by the expansion of the Lower School and projected enrollment numbers. The second was to deal with the long-range goals for where the School wants to be in the future.

“An important consideration in dealing with the first objective was to find a solution that didn’t incur new debt,” said Ross. “An early step was to document the existing spaces, examine where they are, what they are, and how they are currently utilized. At the same time, we identified additional space needs. This exercise included meeting with various constituency groups on campus (faculty, staff, administration, students, etc.) in order to capture the needs identified by the actual “user groups”. Chief among Ashley Hall’s critical needs are library space, additional classrooms, enhanced science labs, performing and visual arts facilities, wellness and competitive athletics facilities, expanded dining and food preparation spaces, and faculty office space. The approved Master Plan meets these needs through a combination of new building and renovation programs to be implemented in several phases.

SBRA also discovered that the School’s practice of assigning class-

“Ashley Hall sits on a landlocked campus in the middle of an historic city so expansion is a challenging and complicated process. The first priority must be to make the best use of the space the school has,” said Ross. rooms to individual teachers results in a situation where the classrooms are underutilized by about 30%. Because teachers maintain their offices within their classrooms, the use of these spaces during non-class periods is curtailed.

This frequently results in an empty classroom while teachers are doing necessary administrative tasks like grading, conferences, lesson planning, etc. during their free periods.

The proposed solution, said Ross, is to create faculty suites for every department. “By decoupling the classroom and office functions you immediately make all classrooms available every period of the day, while at the same time, teachers have a permanent place to conduct vital non-teaching tasks and to house their personal workspace and records,” said Ross. “As a bonus, the faculty suite alignment facilitates just the kind of professional collaboration that is required for the interdisciplinary curricula that Ashley Hall is implementing.”

The re-purposing and renovation of existing space to maximize utilization is depicted in Phase I of the new Campus Master Plan, with faculty suites being established in Lane and Jenkins Hall and the shifting of some grade levels to new locations: K – 4, Pardue Hall; 5-6, Lane Hall; and 7-12, Jenkins Hall.

These changes will take place in 2007.

The second major objective, to create a long-range campus master plan to

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meet all of the curricular and physical needs of Ashley Hall for the foreseeable future, presented a different kind of challenge.

“Ashley Hall sits on a landlocked campus in the middle of an historic city so expansion is a challenging and complicated process. The first priority must be to make the best use of the space the school has,” said Ross. SBRA presented several options for addressing the programming and planning issues that had been identified. The options were reviewed by the Long Range Planning Committee and a preferred scheme was selected and refined. Along the way, SBRA and School representatives met with city planning officials and the final draft plan was enthusiastically endorsed by the city.

“Ashley Hall is a valued community resource. City officials understand that the School must evolve to meet its mission. At the same time, they appreciated Ashley Hall’s efforts to engage them in the planning process and to accommodate their historic and aesthetic values in our plans. We let the city know what we were thinking at each stage, asked for feedback and adjusted accordingly. This avoided surprises or unseen concerns and, in the end, we have a Master Plan that makes everyone happy,” said Ross.

SBRA prepared cost estimates for the individual projects identified in the final Campus Master Plan and then presented the final draft of the Campus Master Plan to the full Board in September where it was unanimously approved.

“From a planner’s perspective, the process with Ashley Hall went very smoothly,” said Ross. “We know from experience that the train can come off the tracks at any point in this type of exercise, and I must credit the open communication and hands-on approach by Jill Muti, her staff, and the Long Range Planning Committee for the success of this nine month planning effort.”

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Recognize and honor the rich architectural heritage of sacred spaces and the role that they play in the institutional history of Ashley Hall, as well as the place that they hold in the architectural history of Charleston.

Recognize available green space and heritage landscape spaces as essential components of the natural beauty of the Ashley Hall campus.

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Create dedicated gathering space(s) that unify the community and provide flexible collaborative study opportunities.

A. Envision central and local resource center(s) for the transparent and accessible delivery of Information Technology resources.

B. Improve Library spaces to realize goals of collaborative learning, teaching, and reading.

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Improve Laboratory facilities for the Intermediate and Upper Schools to advance an integrated teaching approach for the separate disciplines.

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Provide an appropriate venue for the integration of Fine and Performing Arts into campus-wide curriculum, as well as improved performance spaces as a “front door” to the Charleston community.

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Repurpose existing space for better utilization for existing and envisioned programs.

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Respond to goals of a classical and global educational mission for the School’s core curriculum.

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Integrate improved competitive Athletic facilities to accommodate Health and Wellness programs.

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Incorporate the unique requirements for providing an appropriate setting for a contemporary allfemale education.

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Enhance Dining to facilitate community gathering and provide integrated educational opportunities.

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Recognize and honor the rich architectural heritage of sacred spaces and the role that they play in the institutional history of Ashley Hall, as well as the place that they hold in the architectural history of Charleston.

Recognize available green space and heritage landscape spaces as essential components of the natural beauty of the Ashley Hall campus.

THE MASTER PLAN

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Create dedicated gathering space(s) that unify the community and provide flexible collaborative study opportunities.

A. Envision central and local resource center(s) for the transparent and accessible delivery of Information Technology resources.

B. Improve Library spaces to realize goals of collaborative learning, teaching, and reading.

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Improve Laboratory facilities for the Intermediate and Upper Schools to advance an integrated teaching approach for the separate disciplines.

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Provide an appropriate venue for the integration of Fine and Performing Arts into campus-wide curriculum, as well as improved performance spaces as a “front door” to the Charleston community.

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Repurpose existing space for better utilization for existing and envisioned programs.

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Respond to goals of a classical and global educational mission for the School’s core curriculum.

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Integrate improved competitive Athletic facilities to accommodate Health and Wellness programs.

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Incorporate the unique requirements for providing an appropriate setting for a contemporary allfemale education.

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Enhance Dining to facilitate community gathering and provide integrated educational opportunities.

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Phase 2 includes renovation and new construction to the Pierce Dining facility to expand seating, food preparation, and food service; the construction of a new three-story Media Commons (new library, writing carrels, science labs) at the east end of Jenkins Hall; and the renovation of existing science labs in Jenkins Hall.

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Phase 1 (2007) features the redistribution of student grades between Jenkins, Lane and Pardue Halls and the creation of faculty suites to maximize classroom space utilization.

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Phase 2 includes renovation and new construction to the Pierce Dining facility to expand seating, food preparation, and food service; the construction of a new three-story Media Commons (new library, writing carrels, science labs) at the east end of Jenkins Hall; and the renovation of existing science labs in Jenkins Hall.

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P HASE T WO

Phase 1 (2007) features the redistribution of student grades between Jenkins, Lane and Pardue Halls and the creation of faculty suites to maximize classroom space utilization.

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Phase 4 includes construction of a new multi-story Arts Center, a new EEC, new Athletics and Wellness facilities, renovation of Ingram Hall and the old EEC to office space, and conversion of Davies Auditorium to classrooms.

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Phase 3 is the renovation of both floors of Lane Hall as an intermediate school for grades 4 – 6 and for faculty offices.

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Phase 4 includes construction of a new multi-story Arts Center, a new EEC, new Athletics and Wellness facilities, renovation of Ingram Hall and the old EEC to office space, and conversion of Davies Auditorium to classrooms.

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Phase 3 is the renovation of both floors of Lane Hall as an intermediate school for grades 4 – 6 and for faculty offices.

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A Community of Purpose

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campus master plan begins with ideas that move from intellectual concepts to visual construct. The movement from idea to architectural rendering, and eventually reality, are dangerous steps in any planning process because images are seductive and it’s easy to overlook the idea behind the image. Nearly eighty percent of our brain’s sensory processing ability is devoted to sight, so our affinity for a pretty picture makes perfect sense. It’s

all too human to be swept up by an exciting image and to neglect its underlying rationale. A campus, and its plan, is like a painting, sculpture, poem, or an equation: an homage to the ideas and ideals that gave it birth. To fully appreciate the visual you must understand its seminal idea. A Community of Purpose thoroughly explores the ideas, the reason, indeed the mission behind our beautiful new Master Plan and Ashley Hall itself.

Almighty God, we beseech Thee with gracious favor

to behold our school, that knowledge may be increased

among us and all good learning flourish and abound.

Bless all who teach and all who learn and grant that, in humility of heart, we may ever look unto Thee who art the foundation of all wisdom.

Thomas-à Kempis

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n the evening of October 27, 1786, while sojourning in Terni, Italy, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the great German author and polymath, recorded in his journal a visit he had made that day to the Umbrian town of Spoleto. “I walked up to Spoleto,” he wrote

and stood on the aqueduct, which also serves as a bridge from one hill to the other. The ten brickwork arches which span the valley have been quietly standing there through all the centuries, and the water still gushes in all quarters of Spoleto.

This is the third work of antiquity which I have seen, and it embodies the same noble spirit. A sense of the civic good, which is the basis of their architecture, was second nature to the ancients.

Hence the amphitheatre, the temple, the aqueduct.

For the first time I understand why I always detested arbitrary constructions…. Such things are still-born, for anything that does not have a true raison d’être is lifeless and cannot be great or ever become so. (Translated from the German

by W.H. Auden and Elizabeth Mayer) This episode in Goethe’s extensive travels throughout Italy is today commemorated with a plaque positioned on the Spoleto side of the aqueduct to which he refers above, and because both Charleston and Ashley Hall enjoy a special relationship with the commune of Spoleto, it is appropriate to begin this exploration of Ashley Hall’s future there, where one of the great minds of the European Enlightenment first realized the root cause of his distaste for everything capricious – to borrow from the Italian rendering of Goethe’s text, le construzioni fatte a capriccio.

This issue of Perspectives features the unveiling the Master Plan for Ashley Hall’s future. That plan can only succeed, can only come alive if, as Goethe realized, it has “a true raison d’être,” or, as the original German has it, eine wahre innere Existenz, a true, inner existence. And just as Goethe recognized in the architecture of antiquity “a sense of the civic good,” so we at Ashley Hall demand of ourselves a like awareness. Our plans for the future are governed from within by a sense of the essential good of the students who are given into our charge and to the communities – local, regional, national, and global – into which they will enter as responsible adults. In order to achieve that good, we must articulate a clear and coherent pedagogical philosophy, for it is that philosophy that will provide the inner truth informing our plans for the future.

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campus master plan begins with ideas that move from intellectual concepts to visual construct. The movement from idea to architectural rendering, and eventually reality, are dangerous steps in any planning process because images are seductive and it’s easy to overlook the idea behind the image. Nearly eighty percent of our brain’s sensory processing ability is devoted to sight, so our affinity for a pretty picture makes perfect sense. It’s

all too human to be swept up by an exciting image and to neglect its underlying rationale. A campus, and its plan, is like a painting, sculpture, poem, or an equation: an homage to the ideas and ideals that gave it birth. To fully appreciate the visual you must understand its seminal idea. A Community of Purpose thoroughly explores the ideas, the reason, indeed the mission behind our beautiful new Master Plan and Ashley Hall itself.

Almighty God, we beseech Thee with gracious favor

to behold our school, that knowledge may be increased

among us and all good learning flourish and abound.

Bless all who teach and all who learn and grant that, in humility of heart, we may ever look unto Thee who art the foundation of all wisdom.

Thomas-à Kempis

O

n the evening of October 27, 1786, while sojourning in Terni, Italy, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the great German author and polymath, recorded in his journal a visit he had made that day to the Umbrian town of Spoleto. “I walked up to Spoleto,” he wrote

and stood on the aqueduct, which also serves as a bridge from one hill to the other. The ten brickwork arches which span the valley have been quietly standing there through all the centuries, and the water still gushes in all quarters of Spoleto.

This is the third work of antiquity which I have seen, and it embodies the same noble spirit. A sense of the civic good, which is the basis of their architecture, was second nature to the ancients.

Hence the amphitheatre, the temple, the aqueduct.

For the first time I understand why I always detested arbitrary constructions…. Such things are still-born, for anything that does not have a true raison d’être is lifeless and cannot be great or ever become so. (Translated from the German

by W.H. Auden and Elizabeth Mayer) This episode in Goethe’s extensive travels throughout Italy is today commemorated with a plaque positioned on the Spoleto side of the aqueduct to which he refers above, and because both Charleston and Ashley Hall enjoy a special relationship with the commune of Spoleto, it is appropriate to begin this exploration of Ashley Hall’s future there, where one of the great minds of the European Enlightenment first realized the root cause of his distaste for everything capricious – to borrow from the Italian rendering of Goethe’s text, le construzioni fatte a capriccio.

This issue of Perspectives features the unveiling the Master Plan for Ashley Hall’s future. That plan can only succeed, can only come alive if, as Goethe realized, it has “a true raison d’être,” or, as the original German has it, eine wahre innere Existenz, a true, inner existence. And just as Goethe recognized in the architecture of antiquity “a sense of the civic good,” so we at Ashley Hall demand of ourselves a like awareness. Our plans for the future are governed from within by a sense of the essential good of the students who are given into our charge and to the communities – local, regional, national, and global – into which they will enter as responsible adults. In order to achieve that good, we must articulate a clear and coherent pedagogical philosophy, for it is that philosophy that will provide the inner truth informing our plans for the future.

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n antiquity, a pedagogue was a servant who led his master’s child to the place of instruction in whatever art or activity was scheduled for that day. The servant, acting as an informal tutor, would also rehearse with the child his lessons. Eventually, the pedagogue became the actual instructor and the original sense of the term took on a more incisive sense; now the guide drew forth from the child the knowledge he had committed to memory realizing the twin sense of “leading towards” and “drawing forth.”

In this latter sense, pedagogy is closely related to the word education itself. For “education” derives from the Latin e + ducere: “to lead or draw forth.”

An educator, therefore, is like the pedagogue, but in a more intimate sense, one who leads or draws forth the student. The implication in both instances is that there exists within the student an inner realm of understanding that must be elicited, solicited, called or summoned forth into the world.

When understood in this way, Socrates’ famous claim that he taught his disciples nothing, but served simply as a midwife in helping the students to deliver of themselves the knowledge and understanding they possessed within their souls, makes good sense. It is not the educator’s job to “give” the student anything. Rather, it is her or his calling to draw forth into this world the inner being of the individual student. We do not, as students, “get” an education; we experience a transformation of our sequestered interior existences into outward and open manifestations of defined persons.

Education is the process whereby this miraculous transformation occurs and the radiant soul of the individual intellect emerges.

The methodology these premises imply is what has been known for centuries as the Socratic Method. Students and teachers engage in a dialectical

relationship with the subject matter and with one another. They seek by means of incessant interrogation an inner understanding of themselves and of the world around them. They set forth together to achieve a clearer sense of what is real, however distant it may be from our human reach.

Ashley Hall’s classes, in our envisioned campus, will enable students and faculty alike to initiate just such ventures. Our internship programs, our community outreach programs, our growing network of relationships with the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina, as well as our work with the University of Virginia and the Citadel (through our Summer Science Research Institute) and other such programs currently in development – all of these help to make the Ashley Hall experience preparation for a life devoted to constant intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth.

Of course, such a procedure depends on the student’s readiness to come forth. That readiness is implied by the root sense of “student” – deriving from the Latin studeo: to be eager for, zealous. The experience we call education demands a reciprocal rela-

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tionship between the one who leads and the one who follows not only willingly but eagerly – a point expressed most succinctly in our school motto: Possunt Quae Volunt (Girls who have the will have the ability). And when such a congruence of intention and volition occurs, the desired transformation comes attended by joy.

In short, what we seek to provide is an environment conducive to the nurturing of that eager desire for knowledge and understanding on the part of the student and a complementary eagerness on the part of the educator to lead or draw that student’s inner awareness out into the world of activity and accomplishment.

This fundamental purpose feeds all our other directives. Our facilities as well as our faculties must originate from that common cause. Buildings must be instrumental as well as ornamental, must serve to foster the student’s zeal and the educator’s high calling. Both curricula and classrooms must promise earnest endeavor, must make possible sustained enthusiasm for the work at hand, and must keep constantly in view the goal of individual awakenings.

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A Community of Purpose

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Respecting Roots

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n antiquity, a pedagogue was a servant who led his master’s child to the place of instruction in whatever art or activity was scheduled for that day. The servant, acting as an informal tutor, would also rehearse with the child his lessons. Eventually, the pedagogue became the actual instructor and the original sense of the term took on a more incisive sense; now the guide drew forth from the child the knowledge he had committed to memory realizing the twin sense of “leading towards” and “drawing forth.”

In this latter sense, pedagogy is closely related to the word education itself. For “education” derives from the Latin e + ducere: “to lead or draw forth.”

An educator, therefore, is like the pedagogue, but in a more intimate sense, one who leads or draws forth the student. The implication in both instances is that there exists within the student an inner realm of understanding that must be elicited, solicited, called or summoned forth into the world.

When understood in this way, Socrates’ famous claim that he taught his disciples nothing, but served simply as a midwife in helping the students to deliver of themselves the knowledge and understanding they possessed within their souls, makes good sense. It is not the educator’s job to “give” the student anything. Rather, it is her or his calling to draw forth into this world the inner being of the individual student. We do not, as students, “get” an education; we experience a transformation of our sequestered interior existences into outward and open manifestations of defined persons.

Education is the process whereby this miraculous transformation occurs and the radiant soul of the individual intellect emerges.

The methodology these premises imply is what has been known for centuries as the Socratic Method. Students and teachers engage in a dialectical

relationship with the subject matter and with one another. They seek by means of incessant interrogation an inner understanding of themselves and of the world around them. They set forth together to achieve a clearer sense of what is real, however distant it may be from our human reach.

Ashley Hall’s classes, in our envisioned campus, will enable students and faculty alike to initiate just such ventures. Our internship programs, our community outreach programs, our growing network of relationships with the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina, as well as our work with the University of Virginia and the Citadel (through our Summer Science Research Institute) and other such programs currently in development – all of these help to make the Ashley Hall experience preparation for a life devoted to constant intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth.

Of course, such a procedure depends on the student’s readiness to come forth. That readiness is implied by the root sense of “student” – deriving from the Latin studeo: to be eager for, zealous. The experience we call education demands a reciprocal rela-

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tionship between the one who leads and the one who follows not only willingly but eagerly – a point expressed most succinctly in our school motto: Possunt Quae Volunt (Girls who have the will have the ability). And when such a congruence of intention and volition occurs, the desired transformation comes attended by joy.

In short, what we seek to provide is an environment conducive to the nurturing of that eager desire for knowledge and understanding on the part of the student and a complementary eagerness on the part of the educator to lead or draw that student’s inner awareness out into the world of activity and accomplishment.

This fundamental purpose feeds all our other directives. Our facilities as well as our faculties must originate from that common cause. Buildings must be instrumental as well as ornamental, must serve to foster the student’s zeal and the educator’s high calling. Both curricula and classrooms must promise earnest endeavor, must make possible sustained enthusiasm for the work at hand, and must keep constantly in view the goal of individual awakenings.

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ighteenth-century German poet, Novalis (Georg Philipp Friedrich von Hardenberg), proposed, in the form of an aphorism, an interesting notion. He suggested that “The seat of the soul is where the inner world and the outer world meet,” adding, “Where they overlap, it is in every point of the overlap.

It is perhaps no longer fashionable – or even acceptable – to speak of the “soul” in the context of a secular education, but it is difficult to think of another term more appropriate to refer to that sense of an inner self which we all seem to claim – as when we insist that “it’s what’s inside that counts” or when we advise one another not to judge a book by it’s cover. And we should have few reservations about adapting the term to our present purposes, for when we speak of this drawing forth of the student’s inner awareness, we mean simply this: each individual child matures outward toward the world, and when that child is capable of meeting the world comfortably and confidently, we quite rightly acknowledge in that confidence and poise the signs of maturity resulting from a long period of education.

At the same time, those behavioral signs of maturity, remind us that the end of education – its final cause (distinct from specific training in a professional discipline) – is the fully realized person capable of acting wisely and compassionately in a world that can be bewilderingly vague with respect to moral conduct. Thus, Samuel Johnson, in his life of John Milton, argued, “…the truth is, that the knowledge of external nature, and the sciences which that knowledge requires of includes, are not the great or the frequent business of the human mind.”

He continues: Whether we provide for action or conversation, whether we wish to be useful or

pleasing, the first requisite is the religious and moral knowledge of right and wrong…. Prudence and Justice are virtues and excellences, of all times and all places; we are properly moralists, but we are geometricians only by chance. Our intercourse with intellectual nature is necessary; our speculations upon matter are voluntary, and at leisure.

Physiological learning is of such rare emergence, that one man may know another half his life without being able to estimate his skill in hydrostaticks or astronomy; but his moral and prudential character immediately appears.

One might immediately and somewhat justifiably contend that Johnson underestimates the value – social, economic, humane – of the applied sciences. Indeed, recently tabulated survey results published in the September 2006 Journal of the National Science Teachers Association indicate that 40% of polled adults believe that math, science, and technology skills are those which high school students need most to master if we are “to compete in the global economy.” And yet, do we really regard our children as primarily competitors in a ruthless international marketplace? Or do we hope above all that they will grow into morally responsible and intellectually astute individuals capable of making sound and prudent judgments not only in

their vocations but also, and perhaps even more importantly, in their private lives?

To paraphrase Johnson, if we have the pressures of global economics against us, we have Socrates on our side. “It was his labour,” Johnson reminds us, “to turn philosophy from the study of nature to speculations upon life….” And whereas scientific training directs the student’s attention, quite properly, to the study of natural phenomena and the material basis of those phenomena, “Socrates was rather of opinion, that what we had to learn was, how to do good, and avoid evil.”

It would be mistaken to suppose that any contemporary academic curriculum could relegate scientific, mathematical, and technological studies to a peripheral role in a student’s course of study. But it must be acknowledged that such studies, divorced from moral and ethical considerations, distort the individual’s understanding and stunt the growth of a vigorous conscience – i.e., the ability to discern and discriminate between right and wrong conduct, and the will to act accordingly.

Therefore, at Ashley Hall, we have already begun to integrate the study of moral philosophy into our ninth and tenth grade Humanities sequence. In time, we will extend this study into other courses, intending to reinforce in the students’ understanding the real-

ization that matters of conscience are not separable from matters of more practical interest or application. It is not enough to be a technically skilled scientist; one must also be a caring and compassionate person, capable of judging whether one’s contribution to the world on the purely pragmatic level is also a contribution to the real and lasting well-being of others.

It is for this reason that the arts must occupy a prominent, if not a central, position in every student’s academic career.

For the arts, because they draw upon the individual’s imaginative powers – and thereby cultivate them – stimulate our capacity to feel, both physically and emotionally, and our capacity to feel for others. The disciplines of all the arts make us more sympathetic human beings by deepening our affective understanding. When we dance or sing, when we compose a piece of music or a poem, when we sketch or sculpt, we are exerting ourselves outward away from the potentially solipsistic self-consciousness that freezes the heart and toward direct physical contact with the world beyond us. We are feeling what it is to move our bodies in ways we would not otherwise move, we are exploring the experiences of others in our fictions and in our adopting of other personae, we are exerting the intellect not so much to know as to feel. Our humanity is a function of and in direct proportion to our capacity to comprehend the sufferings of others.

An Arts Center, such as we envision for Ashley Hall, provides for the entire community a locus for this exercise in compassionate understanding. The performers and the audience alike share in the experience of self-forgetting in order to remember and reflect upon the various

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joys and sufferings of others. The great humanist ideal expressed by the Latin playwright Terence, homo sum, nihil humanum a me alienum puto (“I am a human being; nothing pertaining to humans is foreign to me.”) finds its fullest and most immediate realization in the practice and appreciation of the arts, just as our most profound understanding of the material, non-human world is vouchsafed us by the disciplines of the sciences and mathematics.

Meanwhile, other programs, such Ashley Hall’s Junior/Senior Internships, opportunities afforded our students to travel, study, and work abroad, our access to the Schooner “The Spirit of South Carolina” and the leadership training it

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allows our older students, acquaint our young women with the demands of the real and complex world in which they will play, as adults, their vital part.

Which brings us back to Novalis’ suggestion that the seat or foundation upon which the soul rests is the overlapping of the inner world of the individual and the outer world in which and upon which that individual acts. Education therefore must not confine its scope to the offering of a set of prescribed “courses,” but should originate out of a fundamental awareness of the ethical implications of all our activities. When we write an essay or tackle a geometrical proof or undertake to learn another people’s language, we enter the domain of ethical conduct.

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Where Worlds Collide

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ighteenth-century German poet, Novalis (Georg Philipp Friedrich von Hardenberg), proposed, in the form of an aphorism, an interesting notion. He suggested that “The seat of the soul is where the inner world and the outer world meet,” adding, “Where they overlap, it is in every point of the overlap.

It is perhaps no longer fashionable – or even acceptable – to speak of the “soul” in the context of a secular education, but it is difficult to think of another term more appropriate to refer to that sense of an inner self which we all seem to claim – as when we insist that “it’s what’s inside that counts” or when we advise one another not to judge a book by it’s cover. And we should have few reservations about adapting the term to our present purposes, for when we speak of this drawing forth of the student’s inner awareness, we mean simply this: each individual child matures outward toward the world, and when that child is capable of meeting the world comfortably and confidently, we quite rightly acknowledge in that confidence and poise the signs of maturity resulting from a long period of education.

At the same time, those behavioral signs of maturity, remind us that the end of education – its final cause (distinct from specific training in a professional discipline) – is the fully realized person capable of acting wisely and compassionately in a world that can be bewilderingly vague with respect to moral conduct. Thus, Samuel Johnson, in his life of John Milton, argued, “…the truth is, that the knowledge of external nature, and the sciences which that knowledge requires of includes, are not the great or the frequent business of the human mind.”

He continues: Whether we provide for action or conversation, whether we wish to be useful or

pleasing, the first requisite is the religious and moral knowledge of right and wrong…. Prudence and Justice are virtues and excellences, of all times and all places; we are properly moralists, but we are geometricians only by chance. Our intercourse with intellectual nature is necessary; our speculations upon matter are voluntary, and at leisure.

Physiological learning is of such rare emergence, that one man may know another half his life without being able to estimate his skill in hydrostaticks or astronomy; but his moral and prudential character immediately appears.

One might immediately and somewhat justifiably contend that Johnson underestimates the value – social, economic, humane – of the applied sciences. Indeed, recently tabulated survey results published in the September 2006 Journal of the National Science Teachers Association indicate that 40% of polled adults believe that math, science, and technology skills are those which high school students need most to master if we are “to compete in the global economy.” And yet, do we really regard our children as primarily competitors in a ruthless international marketplace? Or do we hope above all that they will grow into morally responsible and intellectually astute individuals capable of making sound and prudent judgments not only in

their vocations but also, and perhaps even more importantly, in their private lives?

To paraphrase Johnson, if we have the pressures of global economics against us, we have Socrates on our side. “It was his labour,” Johnson reminds us, “to turn philosophy from the study of nature to speculations upon life….” And whereas scientific training directs the student’s attention, quite properly, to the study of natural phenomena and the material basis of those phenomena, “Socrates was rather of opinion, that what we had to learn was, how to do good, and avoid evil.”

It would be mistaken to suppose that any contemporary academic curriculum could relegate scientific, mathematical, and technological studies to a peripheral role in a student’s course of study. But it must be acknowledged that such studies, divorced from moral and ethical considerations, distort the individual’s understanding and stunt the growth of a vigorous conscience – i.e., the ability to discern and discriminate between right and wrong conduct, and the will to act accordingly.

Therefore, at Ashley Hall, we have already begun to integrate the study of moral philosophy into our ninth and tenth grade Humanities sequence. In time, we will extend this study into other courses, intending to reinforce in the students’ understanding the real-

ization that matters of conscience are not separable from matters of more practical interest or application. It is not enough to be a technically skilled scientist; one must also be a caring and compassionate person, capable of judging whether one’s contribution to the world on the purely pragmatic level is also a contribution to the real and lasting well-being of others.

It is for this reason that the arts must occupy a prominent, if not a central, position in every student’s academic career.

For the arts, because they draw upon the individual’s imaginative powers – and thereby cultivate them – stimulate our capacity to feel, both physically and emotionally, and our capacity to feel for others. The disciplines of all the arts make us more sympathetic human beings by deepening our affective understanding. When we dance or sing, when we compose a piece of music or a poem, when we sketch or sculpt, we are exerting ourselves outward away from the potentially solipsistic self-consciousness that freezes the heart and toward direct physical contact with the world beyond us. We are feeling what it is to move our bodies in ways we would not otherwise move, we are exploring the experiences of others in our fictions and in our adopting of other personae, we are exerting the intellect not so much to know as to feel. Our humanity is a function of and in direct proportion to our capacity to comprehend the sufferings of others.

An Arts Center, such as we envision for Ashley Hall, provides for the entire community a locus for this exercise in compassionate understanding. The performers and the audience alike share in the experience of self-forgetting in order to remember and reflect upon the various

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joys and sufferings of others. The great humanist ideal expressed by the Latin playwright Terence, homo sum, nihil humanum a me alienum puto (“I am a human being; nothing pertaining to humans is foreign to me.”) finds its fullest and most immediate realization in the practice and appreciation of the arts, just as our most profound understanding of the material, non-human world is vouchsafed us by the disciplines of the sciences and mathematics.

Meanwhile, other programs, such Ashley Hall’s Junior/Senior Internships, opportunities afforded our students to travel, study, and work abroad, our access to the Schooner “The Spirit of South Carolina” and the leadership training it

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allows our older students, acquaint our young women with the demands of the real and complex world in which they will play, as adults, their vital part.

Which brings us back to Novalis’ suggestion that the seat or foundation upon which the soul rests is the overlapping of the inner world of the individual and the outer world in which and upon which that individual acts. Education therefore must not confine its scope to the offering of a set of prescribed “courses,” but should originate out of a fundamental awareness of the ethical implications of all our activities. When we write an essay or tackle a geometrical proof or undertake to learn another people’s language, we enter the domain of ethical conduct.

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The Vale of Soul-Making

Upper School designations, it is nonetheless vital that we learn to see that these divisions are terms of convenience and not taxonomic verities. Rather, we must measure our curricula to the cyclic development of our students. Thus we have grouped these developmental cycles as follows:

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n one of the most famous of his astonishing letters to his brother and sister, George and Georgiana Keats, John Keats offered the following conjecture:

The common cognomen of this world among the misguided and superstitious is ‘a vale of tears’ from which we are to be redeemed by a certain arbitrary interposition of God and taken to Heaven – What a little circumscribed straightened notion!

Call the world if you please “The vale of Soul-making” Then you will find out the use of the world (I am speaking now in the highest terms for human nature admitting it to be immortal which I will here take for granted for the purpose of showing a thought that has struck me concerning it) I say ‘Soul making’ Soul as distinguished from an Intelligence – There may be intelligences or sparks of the divinity in millions – but they are not souls till they acquire identities, till each one is personally itself. … How then are Souls to be made? How then are these sparks which are God to have identity given them – so as to possess a bliss peculiar to each one’s individual existence?

How, but by the medium of a world like this?.... I will call the world a school instituted for the purpose of teaching little children to read – I will call the human heart the horn Book used in that School – and I will call the Child able to read, the Soul made from that school and its hornbook. (21 April 1819) The whole of this remarkable letter, written when Keats was only twenty-three years old, merits the closest attention, not least because it formulates a pedagogical principle of exceptional tenderness with respect to the individual child.

Keats would have us understand that we are not born into this world to suffer – the proverbial ‘vale of tears’ which he summarily dismisses – but to nurture and cultivate the germ of a soul we bring

Cycle I: Cycle II: Cycle III: Cycle IVa: Cycle IVb:

Pre-Primary through pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten through third grade Fourth through sixth grade Seventh through ninth grade Tenth through twelfth grade

At present, these developmental cycles find their spatial correlatives in the Ross EEC and Pardue, Lane, and Jenkins Halls respectively.

As our Master Plan transforms the physical contours of our campus, these boundaries will become increasingly permeable, allowing faculty and students alike to become more aware of the overall cohesiveness of the currently evolving curricula for all grades.

Perhaps the most apt analogy for this programmatic initiative is that afforded by Oliver Wendell Holmes’ best known poem, “The Chambered Nautilus,” in which Holmes likens the growth of the nautilus’s elegant shell to that of the human spirit:

with us into the world, a world which is provided us for that very purpose.

It matters little, really, whether we accept Keats’ vision as ‘true’. What we cannot help but acknowledge is that his vision is beautiful in its generosity and its desire to regard this world as a sort of spiritual and intellectual garden. And to the extent that, as Keats himself insisted elsewhere, Beauty is truth, truth beauty, -- that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know. to that extent is his intuition adequately accurate. At any rate, we should have no qualms about viewing our curricula and

our pedagogical purposes in this light, for as we have seen, the purpose of education is indeed to draw forth the intelligence and the identity of each individual child. Recognizing as well that his is a deliberate and progressive procedure, we are determined to shape the environment of Ashley Hall accordingly.

Thus we have redefined the traditional grade “levels,” which suggest easily measurable, hierarchic stages in the child’s development, as “cycles,” ever-expanding accretions of understanding, rather than the prescribed, incremental acquisition of information.

While it would be extravagant (and a foolish affectation) to insist on doing away with the Lower, Middle, and

Year after year beheld the silent toil That spread this lustrous coil; Still, as the spiral grew, He left the past year’s dwelling for the new, Stole with soft step its shining archway through, Built up its idle door, Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.

The exquisite involutions of the nautilus’s shell correspond to those of the individual student’s intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical growth, yielding not a segmented series but a continuous sequence, a unitary evolution of the self as it emerges with ever expansive clarity of form into the surrounding world which has welcomed and nourished it at every turning.

Consistent with that image is our inten-

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tion to build a Media Commons to provide for all Ashley Hall students a single point of reference for specific learning activities, a sort of home base to which they can return to reinforce, reinvigorate, or re-launch their various explorations and adventures. At the same time, this learning center will provide faculty a place for concentrated instruction devised to address the specific needs of individual students and thereby enhance the collaborative practices of the classroom.

Such practices must themselves be integrated into the overall fabric of Ashley Hall’s cyclic curricula. Teachers must have the means to communicate freely and easily about their work. Already we have strengthened our capabilities in this area, firstly by making the campus wireless and by providing faculty with laptop and tablet computers, and secondly, by creating departmental offices which position teachers in collegial proximity to one another and thereby allow for regular and sustained conversation regarding daily classroom and extracurricular activities. Furthermore, the posting of monthly curriculum maps on the Ashley Hall website will allow teachers to review what faculty in other departments or divisions are doing and adjust their plans accordingly.

As an example, while students in tenth grade European History class discuss the revolutionary upheavals of the eighteenth century, the upper-level French classes can be reading the great philosophes of the French Enlightenment, such as Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Diderot, en français, or be discussing Benjamin Franklin’s esprit, thereby deepening their understanding of France’s political and cultural sympathies with our neonate republic. At the same time, students in science classes can be examining how the authors of the great Encyclopédie transformed, for better or worse, our western attitudes toward the physical world and our relationship to it (while noting, perhaps, the technological breakthrough of the Encyclopedia, parallel in force and function to contemporary hypertexts). Moreover, the continuities alluded to earlier will allow students and faculty to recollect previous encounters with these actors and events and demonstrate concretely how our understanding deepens with renewed acquaintance, eroding, and ultimately eliminating, the misconception that each new year and each new subject and each new hour is an

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entirely novel and discrete event.

Such deliberate coordination and integration, both horizontally between disciplines and vertically from cycle to cycle, will be rendered more feasible as we construct a more cohesive and integrated campus network of classrooms, laboratories, resource facilities, and administrative offices. Without neglecting architectural aesthetics, we must conceive of our physical surroundings as instrumental rather than ornamental. For a school is, both for students and for faculty, a sort of second home, an extension of the life one lives when not formally engaged with the work of learning, a deliberate configuration of space intended to encourage and contribute directly to that emergence of the self that we have previously defined as the end of education. Our facilities therefore must serve the curriculum and be guided by the instructional and educative aspirations of the faculty and the students. This is another way of saying “form follows function.”

One of the primary functions of any school campus is to accustom those who inhabit it to ideals of just proportion, and the fostering of gracious and fluent movements.

Moreover, in the twenty-first century, we must conscientiously take into account the environment in which we live, shaping our campus in a way that will take advantage of building practices and materials that will reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and provide a model of responsible stewardship.

These ethical concerns for the well-being of our environment are linked naturally and necessarily to programmatic concerns, most prominently in the disciplines of science and technology, but nonetheless importantly in the arts and in our constant attention to the health and safety of our students.

A Community of Purpose

!

THE MASTER PLAN

!

!

The Vale of Soul-Making

Upper School designations, it is nonetheless vital that we learn to see that these divisions are terms of convenience and not taxonomic verities. Rather, we must measure our curricula to the cyclic development of our students. Thus we have grouped these developmental cycles as follows:

I

n one of the most famous of his astonishing letters to his brother and sister, George and Georgiana Keats, John Keats offered the following conjecture:

The common cognomen of this world among the misguided and superstitious is ‘a vale of tears’ from which we are to be redeemed by a certain arbitrary interposition of God and taken to Heaven – What a little circumscribed straightened notion!

Call the world if you please “The vale of Soul-making” Then you will find out the use of the world (I am speaking now in the highest terms for human nature admitting it to be immortal which I will here take for granted for the purpose of showing a thought that has struck me concerning it) I say ‘Soul making’ Soul as distinguished from an Intelligence – There may be intelligences or sparks of the divinity in millions – but they are not souls till they acquire identities, till each one is personally itself. … How then are Souls to be made? How then are these sparks which are God to have identity given them – so as to possess a bliss peculiar to each one’s individual existence?

How, but by the medium of a world like this?.... I will call the world a school instituted for the purpose of teaching little children to read – I will call the human heart the horn Book used in that School – and I will call the Child able to read, the Soul made from that school and its hornbook. (21 April 1819) The whole of this remarkable letter, written when Keats was only twenty-three years old, merits the closest attention, not least because it formulates a pedagogical principle of exceptional tenderness with respect to the individual child.

Keats would have us understand that we are not born into this world to suffer – the proverbial ‘vale of tears’ which he summarily dismisses – but to nurture and cultivate the germ of a soul we bring

Cycle I: Cycle II: Cycle III: Cycle IVa: Cycle IVb:

Pre-Primary through pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten through third grade Fourth through sixth grade Seventh through ninth grade Tenth through twelfth grade

At present, these developmental cycles find their spatial correlatives in the Ross EEC and Pardue, Lane, and Jenkins Halls respectively.

As our Master Plan transforms the physical contours of our campus, these boundaries will become increasingly permeable, allowing faculty and students alike to become more aware of the overall cohesiveness of the currently evolving curricula for all grades.

Perhaps the most apt analogy for this programmatic initiative is that afforded by Oliver Wendell Holmes’ best known poem, “The Chambered Nautilus,” in which Holmes likens the growth of the nautilus’s elegant shell to that of the human spirit:

with us into the world, a world which is provided us for that very purpose.

It matters little, really, whether we accept Keats’ vision as ‘true’. What we cannot help but acknowledge is that his vision is beautiful in its generosity and its desire to regard this world as a sort of spiritual and intellectual garden. And to the extent that, as Keats himself insisted elsewhere, Beauty is truth, truth beauty, -- that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know. to that extent is his intuition adequately accurate. At any rate, we should have no qualms about viewing our curricula and

our pedagogical purposes in this light, for as we have seen, the purpose of education is indeed to draw forth the intelligence and the identity of each individual child. Recognizing as well that his is a deliberate and progressive procedure, we are determined to shape the environment of Ashley Hall accordingly.

Thus we have redefined the traditional grade “levels,” which suggest easily measurable, hierarchic stages in the child’s development, as “cycles,” ever-expanding accretions of understanding, rather than the prescribed, incremental acquisition of information.

While it would be extravagant (and a foolish affectation) to insist on doing away with the Lower, Middle, and

Year after year beheld the silent toil That spread this lustrous coil; Still, as the spiral grew, He left the past year’s dwelling for the new, Stole with soft step its shining archway through, Built up its idle door, Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more.

The exquisite involutions of the nautilus’s shell correspond to those of the individual student’s intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical growth, yielding not a segmented series but a continuous sequence, a unitary evolution of the self as it emerges with ever expansive clarity of form into the surrounding world which has welcomed and nourished it at every turning.

Consistent with that image is our inten-

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tion to build a Media Commons to provide for all Ashley Hall students a single point of reference for specific learning activities, a sort of home base to which they can return to reinforce, reinvigorate, or re-launch their various explorations and adventures. At the same time, this learning center will provide faculty a place for concentrated instruction devised to address the specific needs of individual students and thereby enhance the collaborative practices of the classroom.

Such practices must themselves be integrated into the overall fabric of Ashley Hall’s cyclic curricula. Teachers must have the means to communicate freely and easily about their work. Already we have strengthened our capabilities in this area, firstly by making the campus wireless and by providing faculty with laptop and tablet computers, and secondly, by creating departmental offices which position teachers in collegial proximity to one another and thereby allow for regular and sustained conversation regarding daily classroom and extracurricular activities. Furthermore, the posting of monthly curriculum maps on the Ashley Hall website will allow teachers to review what faculty in other departments or divisions are doing and adjust their plans accordingly.

As an example, while students in tenth grade European History class discuss the revolutionary upheavals of the eighteenth century, the upper-level French classes can be reading the great philosophes of the French Enlightenment, such as Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Diderot, en français, or be discussing Benjamin Franklin’s esprit, thereby deepening their understanding of France’s political and cultural sympathies with our neonate republic. At the same time, students in science classes can be examining how the authors of the great Encyclopédie transformed, for better or worse, our western attitudes toward the physical world and our relationship to it (while noting, perhaps, the technological breakthrough of the Encyclopedia, parallel in force and function to contemporary hypertexts). Moreover, the continuities alluded to earlier will allow students and faculty to recollect previous encounters with these actors and events and demonstrate concretely how our understanding deepens with renewed acquaintance, eroding, and ultimately eliminating, the misconception that each new year and each new subject and each new hour is an

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entirely novel and discrete event.

Such deliberate coordination and integration, both horizontally between disciplines and vertically from cycle to cycle, will be rendered more feasible as we construct a more cohesive and integrated campus network of classrooms, laboratories, resource facilities, and administrative offices. Without neglecting architectural aesthetics, we must conceive of our physical surroundings as instrumental rather than ornamental. For a school is, both for students and for faculty, a sort of second home, an extension of the life one lives when not formally engaged with the work of learning, a deliberate configuration of space intended to encourage and contribute directly to that emergence of the self that we have previously defined as the end of education. Our facilities therefore must serve the curriculum and be guided by the instructional and educative aspirations of the faculty and the students. This is another way of saying “form follows function.”

One of the primary functions of any school campus is to accustom those who inhabit it to ideals of just proportion, and the fostering of gracious and fluent movements.

Moreover, in the twenty-first century, we must conscientiously take into account the environment in which we live, shaping our campus in a way that will take advantage of building practices and materials that will reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and provide a model of responsible stewardship.

These ethical concerns for the well-being of our environment are linked naturally and necessarily to programmatic concerns, most prominently in the disciplines of science and technology, but nonetheless importantly in the arts and in our constant attention to the health and safety of our students.

A Community of Purpose

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THE MASTER PLAN

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Mens Sana In Corpore Sano

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The Timely and the Timeless

A sound mind in a healthy body

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ne of the oldest and most honored of pedagogical traditions consists in the belief that the overall development of the child must take into account the physical as well as the intellectual needs of the person. Indeed, the assumption persists, and rightly, that no one’s mental health can be regarded independently of one’s physical health. For this reason, schools have always maintained more or less rigorous programs of physical fitness together with regular monitoring of students’ emotional states. Physical Education departments provide organized activities designed to address the body’s needs for exercise and relaxation, while counseling services provide the assurance of confidential conversation and advice. Ashley Hall has long been a leader in these areas, particularly with respect to the specific needs of young women. We have only recently expanded our provisions by hiring a counselor for Pardue and Ross students to supplement the work of our counselors in Lane and Jenkins. The newly created Dean of Students oversees the social life of our students and works to coordinate programs intended to balance academic and co-curricular demands.

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review and reassessment of our present daily schedule as a prelude to revising that schedule so as to shape the days in a more wholesome and less mechanical fashion. Students need interludes between classes, and they need time in which to complete work assigned and to assimilate new lessons. We need to attune our days to the realities of circadian rhythms and recognize the special needs of young people – including their need to get a good night’s sleep, for that, too, is a component of their physical fitness regime.

Our schedule of competitive athletic events contributes to this concern as well. While we recognize that competition draws from students their best efforts, and while we have every hope of providing talented athletes appropri-

ate venues for their performances, we must also bear in mind the overall well-being of the individual. To achieve this balance, we will work to accommodate competitive events and academic demands in a balanced and beneficial manner. Hence, we have devised and implemented an Independent Learning Program for students who have demonstrated exceptional talent in athletics or indeed any pursuit, such as music or the other performing arts.

Although we cannot hope to be – and have no desire to be – all things to all people, we can offer those especially talented students who have the requisite discipline a viable opportunity to experience an Ashley Hall education without compromising their passions.

ne of the greatest difficulties schools face is that of trying to maintain the highest of academic and personal standards in a culture that prizes novelty and constant innovation. We seem too often distracted from our primary purpose by the blandishments of entrepreneurs who promise a quick solution to the problems of education. Similarly, the clamor for relevance, for being up-to-date, for embracing the latest pedagogical fix, the most stylish prêt-a-porter curriculum require of us as educators a discriminating intelligence to discern the difference between the shrilling shill and the thoughtful professional. In the midst of this din, it is well to remember the words of the great French thinker, Simone Weil, who said, “If you wish to be always releveant, speak only of things that are eternal.”

While there may be some disagreement as to what exactly one might mean by that word “eternal,” there can be little uncertainty about the essential sense of Weil’s advice – we should, in the interests of our students and of our culture, give our best and sustained attention to those matters which we know from experience – our own and others’ – to be worthy of such attention. It is not the task of the educator to pontificate or to canonize; rather, the educator must recognize what answers to the needs of the inner life whose summoning forth it is the educator’s calling to perform. We must not succumb to the illusion that the contemporary is simply by virtue of being contemporary somehow superior to works of the past. At the same time, naturally, we must not neglect current concerns or resources because in thrall to past practices, however “tried and true.” A proper regard for the past recognizes that it “is not a set of fetters to bind us,” as Ezra Pound warned, “but a beauty which we wish to preserve.”

The work we demand of our students must bear a similar scrutiny. Does this assignment have an authentic outcome? Does this

text merit the effort required to apprehend its sense and significance? Is it really necessary to repeat this exercise? What are we doing here, and is what we are doing real? Busy work is wasteful work. And no one has the right to waste another person’s time. Here, again, it is apt to recall Goethe’s observation about the fruitlessness of the merely capricious. We must strive to define the inner truth, the true raison d’être of all we ask of ourselves and our students.

Already in our language courses, for example, we are dispensing with the customary textbook approach to language training and, recognizing the value and efficacy of “immersion” techniques, introducing students at an early stage to primary sources – books, newspapers, magazines, radio, films, and so on, that simulate more concretely and immediately the milieu in which a language is organically acquired.

Enquiry-based or project-based curricula in every cycle also encourage this sort of direct engagement with the material by reducing the role of mediating textbooks and secondary authorities. This methodology has long been recognized as having a more lasting and profound effect on students, because it places the responsibility for their learning in their own hands. Moreover, direct encounters with the world through observation and manipulation draw the student directly out of her isolation and create a sensorial environment. No less importantly, classroom discussions and seminar settings take precedence over the more passive dynamics of a lecture.

So, too, we seek in designing a renovated

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campus to have in mind the continuous, coherent, and purposeful education we desire for our students. Buildings and the classrooms they house must be designed to fit the human form and human function. We come to school to work, but the work we do is of and for the lives we hope to live. And those lives we conceive to be vibrant, passionate, and purposeful. So, then, the spaces we inhabit must enhance and encourage such attitudes.

The allure of the novel is felt perhaps nowhere more powerfully than in the realm of technology. Each year we are confronted with startling and wonderful advances in computer sciences. It is tempting to latch on to these material advances as solutions to pedagogical problems. But we must resist this impulse – the equivalent of impulse shopping. We must rather ask what we believe it is essential for our students to know, we must discriminate between a necessary skill and an advanced expertise appropriate to specialists in a particular field. The new tablet PC technology we have introduced, in conjunction with the installation of a campus-wide wireless network, represents just such a judicious application and assimilation of technology to the existing and the prospective curricula. What governs these choices is a desire for integration, coherence, and flexibility. What we hope for our students is the ability to be capable and confident in their use of these tools, while providing those students with serious interest in the science of computers an opportunity to cultivate that interest to higher levels of expertise and application.

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Mens Sana In Corpore Sano

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The Timely and the Timeless

A sound mind in a healthy body

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ne of the oldest and most honored of pedagogical traditions consists in the belief that the overall development of the child must take into account the physical as well as the intellectual needs of the person. Indeed, the assumption persists, and rightly, that no one’s mental health can be regarded independently of one’s physical health. For this reason, schools have always maintained more or less rigorous programs of physical fitness together with regular monitoring of students’ emotional states. Physical Education departments provide organized activities designed to address the body’s needs for exercise and relaxation, while counseling services provide the assurance of confidential conversation and advice. Ashley Hall has long been a leader in these areas, particularly with respect to the specific needs of young women. We have only recently expanded our provisions by hiring a counselor for Pardue and Ross students to supplement the work of our counselors in Lane and Jenkins. The newly created Dean of Students oversees the social life of our students and works to coordinate programs intended to balance academic and co-curricular demands.

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review and reassessment of our present daily schedule as a prelude to revising that schedule so as to shape the days in a more wholesome and less mechanical fashion. Students need interludes between classes, and they need time in which to complete work assigned and to assimilate new lessons. We need to attune our days to the realities of circadian rhythms and recognize the special needs of young people – including their need to get a good night’s sleep, for that, too, is a component of their physical fitness regime.

Our schedule of competitive athletic events contributes to this concern as well. While we recognize that competition draws from students their best efforts, and while we have every hope of providing talented athletes appropri-

ate venues for their performances, we must also bear in mind the overall well-being of the individual. To achieve this balance, we will work to accommodate competitive events and academic demands in a balanced and beneficial manner. Hence, we have devised and implemented an Independent Learning Program for students who have demonstrated exceptional talent in athletics or indeed any pursuit, such as music or the other performing arts.

Although we cannot hope to be – and have no desire to be – all things to all people, we can offer those especially talented students who have the requisite discipline a viable opportunity to experience an Ashley Hall education without compromising their passions.

ne of the greatest difficulties schools face is that of trying to maintain the highest of academic and personal standards in a culture that prizes novelty and constant innovation. We seem too often distracted from our primary purpose by the blandishments of entrepreneurs who promise a quick solution to the problems of education. Similarly, the clamor for relevance, for being up-to-date, for embracing the latest pedagogical fix, the most stylish prêt-a-porter curriculum require of us as educators a discriminating intelligence to discern the difference between the shrilling shill and the thoughtful professional. In the midst of this din, it is well to remember the words of the great French thinker, Simone Weil, who said, “If you wish to be always releveant, speak only of things that are eternal.”

While there may be some disagreement as to what exactly one might mean by that word “eternal,” there can be little uncertainty about the essential sense of Weil’s advice – we should, in the interests of our students and of our culture, give our best and sustained attention to those matters which we know from experience – our own and others’ – to be worthy of such attention. It is not the task of the educator to pontificate or to canonize; rather, the educator must recognize what answers to the needs of the inner life whose summoning forth it is the educator’s calling to perform. We must not succumb to the illusion that the contemporary is simply by virtue of being contemporary somehow superior to works of the past. At the same time, naturally, we must not neglect current concerns or resources because in thrall to past practices, however “tried and true.” A proper regard for the past recognizes that it “is not a set of fetters to bind us,” as Ezra Pound warned, “but a beauty which we wish to preserve.”

The work we demand of our students must bear a similar scrutiny. Does this assignment have an authentic outcome? Does this

text merit the effort required to apprehend its sense and significance? Is it really necessary to repeat this exercise? What are we doing here, and is what we are doing real? Busy work is wasteful work. And no one has the right to waste another person’s time. Here, again, it is apt to recall Goethe’s observation about the fruitlessness of the merely capricious. We must strive to define the inner truth, the true raison d’être of all we ask of ourselves and our students.

Already in our language courses, for example, we are dispensing with the customary textbook approach to language training and, recognizing the value and efficacy of “immersion” techniques, introducing students at an early stage to primary sources – books, newspapers, magazines, radio, films, and so on, that simulate more concretely and immediately the milieu in which a language is organically acquired.

Enquiry-based or project-based curricula in every cycle also encourage this sort of direct engagement with the material by reducing the role of mediating textbooks and secondary authorities. This methodology has long been recognized as having a more lasting and profound effect on students, because it places the responsibility for their learning in their own hands. Moreover, direct encounters with the world through observation and manipulation draw the student directly out of her isolation and create a sensorial environment. No less importantly, classroom discussions and seminar settings take precedence over the more passive dynamics of a lecture.

So, too, we seek in designing a renovated

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campus to have in mind the continuous, coherent, and purposeful education we desire for our students. Buildings and the classrooms they house must be designed to fit the human form and human function. We come to school to work, but the work we do is of and for the lives we hope to live. And those lives we conceive to be vibrant, passionate, and purposeful. So, then, the spaces we inhabit must enhance and encourage such attitudes.

The allure of the novel is felt perhaps nowhere more powerfully than in the realm of technology. Each year we are confronted with startling and wonderful advances in computer sciences. It is tempting to latch on to these material advances as solutions to pedagogical problems. But we must resist this impulse – the equivalent of impulse shopping. We must rather ask what we believe it is essential for our students to know, we must discriminate between a necessary skill and an advanced expertise appropriate to specialists in a particular field. The new tablet PC technology we have introduced, in conjunction with the installation of a campus-wide wireless network, represents just such a judicious application and assimilation of technology to the existing and the prospective curricula. What governs these choices is a desire for integration, coherence, and flexibility. What we hope for our students is the ability to be capable and confident in their use of these tools, while providing those students with serious interest in the science of computers an opportunity to cultivate that interest to higher levels of expertise and application.

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Ashley Hall produces an educated woman who is independent, ethically responsible, and prepared to meet the challenges of society with confidence. n the end, of course, we must realize that, given our goal, as articulated in our mission statement above, we cannot predict, and we should have no desire to predict, what professional roles these young women will choose for themselves. But we can predict that whatever their professions may prove to be, they will be human beings. Our aim demands, therefore, that we focus on doing all we can to ensure that our graduates will be capable and confident in their ability to participate in the greater world beyond our campus .

We can succeed only if we insist that a happy life is a humane life, motivated by inward understandings drawn forth through the experience of a humane education. We must admit a stark truth: secondary school is the last formal education these students will receive. College, university, professional schools – these have all become vocational programs. Concern for the person who will practice those professions is no longer the business of “higher education.” It is for us at Ashley Hall to address that most fundamental of concerns.

We have the great advantage of working with students for an extended period of their lives. So many of the Ashley Hall girls begin as early as Kindergarten and remain with us for their entire school careers. This opportunity is also a tremendous responsibility. As we present our Master Plan for the future, we assert our willingness and indeed our determination to assume that responsibility with gratitude and confidence. We have begun to change our campus and our curriculum - our campus in service to our curriculum -- with the assurance that these changes will resonate in the world beyond our walls for many, many years to come.

John Donne’s oft-quoted line, “No man

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Mary Neves Turner Richards ‘89 President, Ashley Hall Alumnae Association

Ashley Hall Alumnae Association Welcomes Its Newest Alumnae

is an island, entire of itself,” applies as well to schools, for none can be or should be wholly independent. The success or failure of any deliberate community situated within the matrix of a larger and more heterogeneously purposive community depends for its survival and its flourishing upon the good will and support of the larger group.

Author and environmentalist Bill McKibben argues in a recent essay (New York Review of Books, November 16, 2006), “The technology we need most badly is the technology of community – the knowledge about how to cooperate to get things done.” This is all the more essential in the case of schools, precisely because a school is, of its nature, an expression of our collective desire to become a more deliberate and coherent society: intellectually, spiritually, and imaginatively.

Indeed, the willed diversity of the academic community is necessary to its purpose of forging a unity of humane understanding, while retaining the vital multiplicity of individual aspirations and temperaments. If the ambient community does not respect that purpose or fails to see how the school’s program fosters such a re-visioning of society, if that dialectical relationship is undermined by lack of faith or trust, then neither the school nor the society surrounding it can become great.

Ashley Hall’s Master Plan does not belong solely to Ashley Hall. It belongs to Charleston and to the greater community beyond the banks of the Ashley and

Cooper Rivers. This plan is a vision of and for the future transformation of the society in which we live. It is our hope that the direction and character of that transformation is implicitly revealed within the pages of this Perspectives.

As the great aqueduct in Spoleto guides water from its mountain sources to the city’s fountains, so we hope at Ashley Hall to guide the intellects and the sympathies of the young women entrusted to us across the gulf that separates the individual from the community, solitaire from solidaire, and thereby bring fresh reserves of life-sustaining spirit to a world desperately in need of such energies and such compassionate understanding.

Grant, O Lord, to all teachers and students, to know that which is worth knowing, to love that which is worth loving, to praise that which pleaseth Thee most, and to dislike whatsoever is evil in Thine eyes. Grant us true judgment to distinguish things that differ, and above all to search out and do what is well pleasing unto Thee.

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he Ashley Hall Alumnae Association celebrates the transition each Ashley Hall student makes upon graduation and welcomes every new graduate into its membership. On February 8, 2006, The Alumnae Association hosted a luncheon to honor the Class of 2006. This luncheon provides an opportunity to welcome the graduating class into the Alumnae Association and share with them the benefits of maintaining lifelong connections to their classmates and the school. It also showcases the resources the Board has available to enable them to do this. To emphasize the value of the Ashley Hall alumnae network, the girls were seated with alumnae with whom they share a vocational interest. Prominent local alumnae shared how their Ashley Hall connections have affected their lives beyond high school.

From Marguerite McLaughlin Bishop ’49, Jubilee Society Representative, to Anne Heinsohn Stavrinakis ’96, Senior Class Liaison and luncheon coordinator, the message from alumnae rang clear —Ashley Hall has not only given all of us a firm educational foundation, but has also – and perhaps more importantly – given us all a family to learn from, laugh with, and rely on throughout life. Alumnae also shared tales of their first employers (often fellow alumnae), lifelong friendships, and new relationships between graduates who weren’t even at Ashley Hall during the same years.

The Class of 2006 was also the first to receive the Ashley Hall Alumnae Pin. Mary Vardrine McBee, founder of Ashley Hall, chose Purple and White as the school colors to reflect the purity of a pearl and the friendship symbolized by the amethyst. To honor this tradition, the

Helen Marie Corless ’06 is pinned by her sister Laura Kathleen Corless ’01.

Alumnae Association enlisted Croghan’s Jewel Box, to design a circular pin, and the first of these were bestowed upon the girls in a special ceremony in Davies Auditorium following graduation. Both the graduates’ families and the members of the Class of 2007 were invited to watch as the graduates were “pinned” by their alumna sponsor. Earlier in the year, the seniors were given the opportunity to select an Ashley Hall alumna to be their sponsor or to have a sponsor selected for them. Honored alumnae sponsors included the graduates’ mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers. Alumnae members of the Ashley Hall Board of Trustees, members of the Alumnae Association and Ashley Hall teachers, mentors and coaches were also honored to participate at the request of the senior girls. A reception to celebrate all of the new graduates followed the ceremony. We welcome the class of 2006 and we look forward to keeping up with them through their college years and beyond.

The Association Board is excited about hosting the Class of 2007 in February for lunch and especially looking forward to our next pinning ceremony. Any Alumnae

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interested in participating in either of these events or other activities with Alumnae Board should contact Carolyn Newton at 843.965.8454 or newtonc@ashleyhall.org.

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he Guild was formed four years ago when an alumna parent noticed that the angels’ wings had not been refurbished since she was in the play.

Since then, guild members come together annually and volunteer their time to repair worn garments and props and create new costumes. The Guild represents a wonderful opportunity for alumnae to share the history and legacy of the Christmas play with current Ashley Hall students. By encouraging enthusiasm and passion for the play, alumnae are helping to connect students with generations of girls before them. At a reception prior to the performance, guild members recount the history of the play and recognize each cast members with the gift of a keepsake ornament. In this way, the Guild is serving to make each Christmas performance sparkle while connecting it to memorable performances of the past.

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Ashley Hall produces an educated woman who is independent, ethically responsible, and prepared to meet the challenges of society with confidence. n the end, of course, we must realize that, given our goal, as articulated in our mission statement above, we cannot predict, and we should have no desire to predict, what professional roles these young women will choose for themselves. But we can predict that whatever their professions may prove to be, they will be human beings. Our aim demands, therefore, that we focus on doing all we can to ensure that our graduates will be capable and confident in their ability to participate in the greater world beyond our campus .

We can succeed only if we insist that a happy life is a humane life, motivated by inward understandings drawn forth through the experience of a humane education. We must admit a stark truth: secondary school is the last formal education these students will receive. College, university, professional schools – these have all become vocational programs. Concern for the person who will practice those professions is no longer the business of “higher education.” It is for us at Ashley Hall to address that most fundamental of concerns.

We have the great advantage of working with students for an extended period of their lives. So many of the Ashley Hall girls begin as early as Kindergarten and remain with us for their entire school careers. This opportunity is also a tremendous responsibility. As we present our Master Plan for the future, we assert our willingness and indeed our determination to assume that responsibility with gratitude and confidence. We have begun to change our campus and our curriculum - our campus in service to our curriculum -- with the assurance that these changes will resonate in the world beyond our walls for many, many years to come.

John Donne’s oft-quoted line, “No man

ALUMNAE

Mary Neves Turner Richards ‘89 President, Ashley Hall Alumnae Association

Ashley Hall Alumnae Association Welcomes Its Newest Alumnae

is an island, entire of itself,” applies as well to schools, for none can be or should be wholly independent. The success or failure of any deliberate community situated within the matrix of a larger and more heterogeneously purposive community depends for its survival and its flourishing upon the good will and support of the larger group.

Author and environmentalist Bill McKibben argues in a recent essay (New York Review of Books, November 16, 2006), “The technology we need most badly is the technology of community – the knowledge about how to cooperate to get things done.” This is all the more essential in the case of schools, precisely because a school is, of its nature, an expression of our collective desire to become a more deliberate and coherent society: intellectually, spiritually, and imaginatively.

Indeed, the willed diversity of the academic community is necessary to its purpose of forging a unity of humane understanding, while retaining the vital multiplicity of individual aspirations and temperaments. If the ambient community does not respect that purpose or fails to see how the school’s program fosters such a re-visioning of society, if that dialectical relationship is undermined by lack of faith or trust, then neither the school nor the society surrounding it can become great.

Ashley Hall’s Master Plan does not belong solely to Ashley Hall. It belongs to Charleston and to the greater community beyond the banks of the Ashley and

Cooper Rivers. This plan is a vision of and for the future transformation of the society in which we live. It is our hope that the direction and character of that transformation is implicitly revealed within the pages of this Perspectives.

As the great aqueduct in Spoleto guides water from its mountain sources to the city’s fountains, so we hope at Ashley Hall to guide the intellects and the sympathies of the young women entrusted to us across the gulf that separates the individual from the community, solitaire from solidaire, and thereby bring fresh reserves of life-sustaining spirit to a world desperately in need of such energies and such compassionate understanding.

Grant, O Lord, to all teachers and students, to know that which is worth knowing, to love that which is worth loving, to praise that which pleaseth Thee most, and to dislike whatsoever is evil in Thine eyes. Grant us true judgment to distinguish things that differ, and above all to search out and do what is well pleasing unto Thee.

Amen

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he Ashley Hall Alumnae Association celebrates the transition each Ashley Hall student makes upon graduation and welcomes every new graduate into its membership. On February 8, 2006, The Alumnae Association hosted a luncheon to honor the Class of 2006. This luncheon provides an opportunity to welcome the graduating class into the Alumnae Association and share with them the benefits of maintaining lifelong connections to their classmates and the school. It also showcases the resources the Board has available to enable them to do this. To emphasize the value of the Ashley Hall alumnae network, the girls were seated with alumnae with whom they share a vocational interest. Prominent local alumnae shared how their Ashley Hall connections have affected their lives beyond high school.

From Marguerite McLaughlin Bishop ’49, Jubilee Society Representative, to Anne Heinsohn Stavrinakis ’96, Senior Class Liaison and luncheon coordinator, the message from alumnae rang clear —Ashley Hall has not only given all of us a firm educational foundation, but has also – and perhaps more importantly – given us all a family to learn from, laugh with, and rely on throughout life. Alumnae also shared tales of their first employers (often fellow alumnae), lifelong friendships, and new relationships between graduates who weren’t even at Ashley Hall during the same years.

The Class of 2006 was also the first to receive the Ashley Hall Alumnae Pin. Mary Vardrine McBee, founder of Ashley Hall, chose Purple and White as the school colors to reflect the purity of a pearl and the friendship symbolized by the amethyst. To honor this tradition, the

Helen Marie Corless ’06 is pinned by her sister Laura Kathleen Corless ’01.

Alumnae Association enlisted Croghan’s Jewel Box, to design a circular pin, and the first of these were bestowed upon the girls in a special ceremony in Davies Auditorium following graduation. Both the graduates’ families and the members of the Class of 2007 were invited to watch as the graduates were “pinned” by their alumna sponsor. Earlier in the year, the seniors were given the opportunity to select an Ashley Hall alumna to be their sponsor or to have a sponsor selected for them. Honored alumnae sponsors included the graduates’ mothers, sisters, aunts and grandmothers. Alumnae members of the Ashley Hall Board of Trustees, members of the Alumnae Association and Ashley Hall teachers, mentors and coaches were also honored to participate at the request of the senior girls. A reception to celebrate all of the new graduates followed the ceremony. We welcome the class of 2006 and we look forward to keeping up with them through their college years and beyond.

The Association Board is excited about hosting the Class of 2007 in February for lunch and especially looking forward to our next pinning ceremony. Any Alumnae

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interested in participating in either of these events or other activities with Alumnae Board should contact Carolyn Newton at 843.965.8454 or newtonc@ashleyhall.org.

Christmas Play Guild

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he Guild was formed four years ago when an alumna parent noticed that the angels’ wings had not been refurbished since she was in the play.

Since then, guild members come together annually and volunteer their time to repair worn garments and props and create new costumes. The Guild represents a wonderful opportunity for alumnae to share the history and legacy of the Christmas play with current Ashley Hall students. By encouraging enthusiasm and passion for the play, alumnae are helping to connect students with generations of girls before them. At a reception prior to the performance, guild members recount the history of the play and recognize each cast members with the gift of a keepsake ornament. In this way, the Guild is serving to make each Christmas performance sparkle while connecting it to memorable performances of the past.

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he 2007 Alumnae Weekend will be held April 27 and 28. This is the marquee event on the Alumnae Association’s schedule and is a time for alumnae to converge on campus to share friendships, recount special memories and recognize the contributions of alumnae from many generations to all areas of campus life. Class years ending in “2” and “7” as well as all Jubilee classes will be celebrating milestones.

Outstanding alumnae will be recognized through the presentation of awards at the Saturday luncheon. Please see page 40 of this Perspectives for a list of awards and information on how to nominate deserving alumnae.

Alumnae are encouraged to give each award thoughtful consideration and send in nominations for deserving candidates.

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Help Find Missing Alumnae We live in a mobile society in which addresses, phone numbers and emails change rapidly! Unfortunately, this means that we occasionally lose touch with some of our alumnae. The list of names below includes missing alumnae from this year’s reunion classes. Please help us find them! Reunion weekend is a wonderful time to get classmates back together and we want to reconnect with as many as possible. If you know contact information for any of the ladies listed or have any leads which might help us find them, please contact Carolyn Newton at 843.965.8454 or newtonc@ashleyhall.org.

shley Hall alumnae live all over the world! They are a talented, adventurous and empowered group of women who have many achievements and much wisdom to share. Our goal is to stay connected with our alumnae who live both near and far and we are using old-fashioned networking as well as new technology to help achieve that goal. The Class Agent program is designed to help classmates stay in touch with each other, keep abreast of school news and share their accomplishments and news with the school. The Ashley Hall website is also a great source of information about school events and alumnae activities. Please visit us at www.ashleyhall.org and select any choice from the menu. You will be prompted to sign in. Just type in your user name (first name, last name and last two digits of graduation year without any spaces or punctuation) with the password and you can access a world of information, from events on campus to newsnotes about classmates.

For first-time users, the default password is “shellhouse.” You will be prompted to create a personalized password once you sign in. Visit the website often and use the class pages to share your news with your friends.

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he Alumnae Association Board participates in the Loyalty Fund by encouraging participation and hosting three phonathons to solicit pledges. Our alumnae support the school with generous gifts of their time, talents and resources and their participation in the Loyalty Fund allows Ashley Hall to continue to offer excellent programs and maintain our remarkable facilities. We hope to surpass the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools’ 32 percent alumnae participation average, so when the phone rings, please say YES!

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he Homes and Gardens Tour is the largest fundraiser for the Alumnae Association and helps fund special programs and partial scholarships.

This year, the tour is scheduled for April 21 and will include some of Charleston’s most spectacular homes and gardens. If you live in the Charleston area or are planning a visit, take advantage of ticket presales by ordering your ticket early. For ticket information, contact Carolyn Newton at 843.965.8454 or newtonc@ashleyhall.org.

1957 Amber Rau Pam Tucker Sherrill Cathy Hayden Zelinskas 1962 Mary Durant Julia Johnson Julie Jervey Mitchell Karen Scanland 1967 Emily Pitts Acker Margaret Fair Devies Peg Egan Mary Markley Kathi Kinross Pond Martha Skinner 1972 Cathy Creel Baldwin Sally Brunson Betsy Foote Ewer Kathy Fowler Nan Kavanaugh Karen Lovett Pat Garrett Marshall Wendy McDaniel Sonja D. Mullinax Claudia Nichols Louise Palmer Nicklas Dottie Woodard 1977 Sally Wilson Jones Cindy Nye Helen Thomas Rogers Brenda Sanders Caroline Hutson Weisemann

1982 Leslie S. Bird Renee Bradley Sonya Johnson-George Lee Lucas Inga D. McAlister 1987 Becky Baker Janet Donahue Constance Grady Barbara Jones Caroline Leeven Elizabeth Murphy Margaret Nichols Itha Dorn Trantham LeClaire Williams 1992 Mary Elizabeth E. Bennett Angie M. Colyer Sonja J. Oakcrum Amber Parsell Suzy Pavone 1997 Emily Baumil Emily Frampton Jessica R. Nelson Racheal Parks Mena A. Suvari Brooke Zimmerman 2002 Amelia Bartholdi Sarah R. Sheldon Karen E. Tanenbaum

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Amethysts and Pearls F RIDAY – S ATURDAY, A PRIL 27 – 28, 2007 Reunion for the classes of 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and all members of the Jubilee Society (classes that graduated before 1957)

Friday,April 27, 2007 Gates Open l 12:00pm Alumnae/Senior Volleyball Match l 12:30 pm Seniors and alumnae will play each other in the second annual volleyball match. As a special bonus, Purples and Whites will gain points for their teams. Please sign up if you are interested in playing. We also welcome spectators!

Registration l 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tea and Cookies with Penpals l 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm This special tea for the classes of 1957 and 1982, the 50th and 25th reunion classes, will bring together the ladies with their Lower School penpals.

Join Jill Muti l 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm Join Jill Muti in MacDonald Drawing Room for tea and refreshments and hear her vision for the future of Ashley Hall.

Campus Tours l 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm Ian MacDonald will lead a special tour of McBee House at 4:00 pm for the ladies of the Class of 1957. At 5:00 pm, all alumnae are invited to join Ian to learn about the history and restoration of McBee House. At 4:00 and 5:00, student guides will be available to lead campus tours.

Ashley Hall Trivia Hunt l 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm This is a great opportunity to earn points for Purples and Whites and learn fascinating information about Ashley Hall!

Student Art Show l 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Visit the Martha Rivers Ingram Center for the Arts and see the terrific work produced by Ashley Hall students.

Alumnae Reception l 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Join your classmates in the Cato Courtyard on Smith Street for a casual reception. All classes are invited for cocktails and hors d’ouevres.

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he 2007 Alumnae Weekend will be held April 27 and 28. This is the marquee event on the Alumnae Association’s schedule and is a time for alumnae to converge on campus to share friendships, recount special memories and recognize the contributions of alumnae from many generations to all areas of campus life. Class years ending in “2” and “7” as well as all Jubilee classes will be celebrating milestones.

Outstanding alumnae will be recognized through the presentation of awards at the Saturday luncheon. Please see page 40 of this Perspectives for a list of awards and information on how to nominate deserving alumnae.

Alumnae are encouraged to give each award thoughtful consideration and send in nominations for deserving candidates.

Outreach

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Help Find Missing Alumnae We live in a mobile society in which addresses, phone numbers and emails change rapidly! Unfortunately, this means that we occasionally lose touch with some of our alumnae. The list of names below includes missing alumnae from this year’s reunion classes. Please help us find them! Reunion weekend is a wonderful time to get classmates back together and we want to reconnect with as many as possible. If you know contact information for any of the ladies listed or have any leads which might help us find them, please contact Carolyn Newton at 843.965.8454 or newtonc@ashleyhall.org.

shley Hall alumnae live all over the world! They are a talented, adventurous and empowered group of women who have many achievements and much wisdom to share. Our goal is to stay connected with our alumnae who live both near and far and we are using old-fashioned networking as well as new technology to help achieve that goal. The Class Agent program is designed to help classmates stay in touch with each other, keep abreast of school news and share their accomplishments and news with the school. The Ashley Hall website is also a great source of information about school events and alumnae activities. Please visit us at www.ashleyhall.org and select any choice from the menu. You will be prompted to sign in. Just type in your user name (first name, last name and last two digits of graduation year without any spaces or punctuation) with the password and you can access a world of information, from events on campus to newsnotes about classmates.

For first-time users, the default password is “shellhouse.” You will be prompted to create a personalized password once you sign in. Visit the website often and use the class pages to share your news with your friends.

Loyalty Fund

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he Alumnae Association Board participates in the Loyalty Fund by encouraging participation and hosting three phonathons to solicit pledges. Our alumnae support the school with generous gifts of their time, talents and resources and their participation in the Loyalty Fund allows Ashley Hall to continue to offer excellent programs and maintain our remarkable facilities. We hope to surpass the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools’ 32 percent alumnae participation average, so when the phone rings, please say YES!

Alumnae Association Tour of Homes

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he Homes and Gardens Tour is the largest fundraiser for the Alumnae Association and helps fund special programs and partial scholarships.

This year, the tour is scheduled for April 21 and will include some of Charleston’s most spectacular homes and gardens. If you live in the Charleston area or are planning a visit, take advantage of ticket presales by ordering your ticket early. For ticket information, contact Carolyn Newton at 843.965.8454 or newtonc@ashleyhall.org.

1957 Amber Rau Pam Tucker Sherrill Cathy Hayden Zelinskas 1962 Mary Durant Julia Johnson Julie Jervey Mitchell Karen Scanland 1967 Emily Pitts Acker Margaret Fair Devies Peg Egan Mary Markley Kathi Kinross Pond Martha Skinner 1972 Cathy Creel Baldwin Sally Brunson Betsy Foote Ewer Kathy Fowler Nan Kavanaugh Karen Lovett Pat Garrett Marshall Wendy McDaniel Sonja D. Mullinax Claudia Nichols Louise Palmer Nicklas Dottie Woodard 1977 Sally Wilson Jones Cindy Nye Helen Thomas Rogers Brenda Sanders Caroline Hutson Weisemann

1982 Leslie S. Bird Renee Bradley Sonya Johnson-George Lee Lucas Inga D. McAlister 1987 Becky Baker Janet Donahue Constance Grady Barbara Jones Caroline Leeven Elizabeth Murphy Margaret Nichols Itha Dorn Trantham LeClaire Williams 1992 Mary Elizabeth E. Bennett Angie M. Colyer Sonja J. Oakcrum Amber Parsell Suzy Pavone 1997 Emily Baumil Emily Frampton Jessica R. Nelson Racheal Parks Mena A. Suvari Brooke Zimmerman 2002 Amelia Bartholdi Sarah R. Sheldon Karen E. Tanenbaum

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Amethysts and Pearls F RIDAY – S ATURDAY, A PRIL 27 – 28, 2007 Reunion for the classes of 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and all members of the Jubilee Society (classes that graduated before 1957)

Friday,April 27, 2007 Gates Open l 12:00pm Alumnae/Senior Volleyball Match l 12:30 pm Seniors and alumnae will play each other in the second annual volleyball match. As a special bonus, Purples and Whites will gain points for their teams. Please sign up if you are interested in playing. We also welcome spectators!

Registration l 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tea and Cookies with Penpals l 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm This special tea for the classes of 1957 and 1982, the 50th and 25th reunion classes, will bring together the ladies with their Lower School penpals.

Join Jill Muti l 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm Join Jill Muti in MacDonald Drawing Room for tea and refreshments and hear her vision for the future of Ashley Hall.

Campus Tours l 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm Ian MacDonald will lead a special tour of McBee House at 4:00 pm for the ladies of the Class of 1957. At 5:00 pm, all alumnae are invited to join Ian to learn about the history and restoration of McBee House. At 4:00 and 5:00, student guides will be available to lead campus tours.

Ashley Hall Trivia Hunt l 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm This is a great opportunity to earn points for Purples and Whites and learn fascinating information about Ashley Hall!

Student Art Show l 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Visit the Martha Rivers Ingram Center for the Arts and see the terrific work produced by Ashley Hall students.

Alumnae Reception l 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Join your classmates in the Cato Courtyard on Smith Street for a casual reception. All classes are invited for cocktails and hors d’ouevres.

Dinner on your own

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Saturday,April 28, 2007

Is my spouse invited?

Of course! Please feel free to bring your spouse to any and all events.

Registration l 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, McBee House Class Pictures l 10:00 am to 12:15 pm

Will there be child care available on campus?

Ashley Hall does not offer organized child care but will provide a list of students who will be available.

Alumnae Reception l 10:00am to 12:00 pm Join your classmates for Bloody Marys and Mimosas

Where can I stay?

We have rooms reserved at special rates at the Holiday Inn, Historic District and the Comfort Inn on Bee Street. Please make your reservations by March 28, 2007 to take advantage of the special pricing. Hotel contact information is listed below. Please call for reservations and ask for the special Ashley Hall rate.

Purple versus White! l 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Earn points for your team by competing in fun activities.

Alumnae Awards Luncheon l 12:30 pm This luncheon is the highlight of Alumnae Weekend activities on campus. Alumnae are honored for their community service, professional achievements, participation in the arts and dedication to Ashley Hall. Recipients of the Dewar Gordon Holmes ’26 Award (Ashley Hall Service Award), the Fern Karesh Hurst ’64 Award (Community Service Award), the Crandall Close Bowles ’65 Award (Professional Achievement Award) and the Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Award (Outstanding Work in the Arts) will be announced as well as the winner of the weekend long Purple and White competition. In addition, classes will present their gifts to Ashley Hall.

Holiday Inn, Historic District 125 Calhoun Street 877.805.7900 Comfort Inn 144 Bee Street 843.577.2224 Who can I contact with additional questions?

For questions relating to your individual class party, please contact your class agent. For all other questions, please contact Carolyn Newton, Director of Constituent Relations, at 843.965.8454 or newtonc@ashleyhall.org.

Reunion Class Parties l Saturday Evening Your class agent will be contacting you soon about individual class parties.

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Call for Nominations

The Alumnae Association is currently calling for nominations for the annual Fern Karesh Hurst ’64 Community Volunteer Award, the Crandall Close Bowles ’65 Professional Achievement Award and the Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Excellence in the Arts Award. These distinguished awards honor three Ashley Hall graduates for their outstanding community volunteer service, professional achievements and excellence in the arts. The awards are presented each year during Ashley Hall’s Alumnae Weekend.

If you know an alumna deserving consideration for one of these awards, please contact Helen Turner Hill ’81 at hhill@charlestoncvb.com for submission details. The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2007.

Fern Karesh Hurst ’64 Community Volunteer Award honors an alumna who exhibits outstanding volunteer and community service. In addition to serving as an Ashley Hall trustee, Ms. Hurst has served on the Goucher College Board of Trustees, the National Jewish Center for Leadership and Learning Board and the University of Pennsylvania Board of Overseers for the Graduate School of Fine Arts. She is also a past president of the Jewish Woman’s Foundation of New York.

Crandall Close Bowles ’65 Professional Achievement Award honors an alumna who has achieved significant accomplishments in her profession. Mrs. Bowles is the Chief Executive Officer of Springs Industries, one of South Carolina’s most prominent businesses and the second-largest Fortune 500 company in the state. Mrs. Bowles’ leadership skills helped propel her from her initial position at Springs Industries as a financial analyst to her current position as CEO. Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Excellence in the Arts Award honors an alumna who has been recognized by her peers for outstanding work in the performing or visual arts. Mrs. Ingram has spent much of her life devoted to the arts and is well known for her support for and contributions to the arts community. The guiding force behind the creation of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Mrs. Ingram has also served on the boards of renowned arts centers such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. She is currently serving as President of the Board of Directors for Spoleto Festival, USA.

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FAQ

ALUMNAE

Saturday,April 28, 2007

Is my spouse invited?

Of course! Please feel free to bring your spouse to any and all events.

Registration l 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, McBee House Class Pictures l 10:00 am to 12:15 pm

Will there be child care available on campus?

Ashley Hall does not offer organized child care but will provide a list of students who will be available.

Alumnae Reception l 10:00am to 12:00 pm Join your classmates for Bloody Marys and Mimosas

Where can I stay?

We have rooms reserved at special rates at the Holiday Inn, Historic District and the Comfort Inn on Bee Street. Please make your reservations by March 28, 2007 to take advantage of the special pricing. Hotel contact information is listed below. Please call for reservations and ask for the special Ashley Hall rate.

Purple versus White! l 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Earn points for your team by competing in fun activities.

Alumnae Awards Luncheon l 12:30 pm This luncheon is the highlight of Alumnae Weekend activities on campus. Alumnae are honored for their community service, professional achievements, participation in the arts and dedication to Ashley Hall. Recipients of the Dewar Gordon Holmes ’26 Award (Ashley Hall Service Award), the Fern Karesh Hurst ’64 Award (Community Service Award), the Crandall Close Bowles ’65 Award (Professional Achievement Award) and the Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Award (Outstanding Work in the Arts) will be announced as well as the winner of the weekend long Purple and White competition. In addition, classes will present their gifts to Ashley Hall.

Holiday Inn, Historic District 125 Calhoun Street 877.805.7900 Comfort Inn 144 Bee Street 843.577.2224 Who can I contact with additional questions?

For questions relating to your individual class party, please contact your class agent. For all other questions, please contact Carolyn Newton, Director of Constituent Relations, at 843.965.8454 or newtonc@ashleyhall.org.

Reunion Class Parties l Saturday Evening Your class agent will be contacting you soon about individual class parties.

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ALUMNAE

!

DISTINGUISHED A L U M N A E AWA R D S

Call for Nominations

The Alumnae Association is currently calling for nominations for the annual Fern Karesh Hurst ’64 Community Volunteer Award, the Crandall Close Bowles ’65 Professional Achievement Award and the Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Excellence in the Arts Award. These distinguished awards honor three Ashley Hall graduates for their outstanding community volunteer service, professional achievements and excellence in the arts. The awards are presented each year during Ashley Hall’s Alumnae Weekend.

If you know an alumna deserving consideration for one of these awards, please contact Helen Turner Hill ’81 at hhill@charlestoncvb.com for submission details. The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2007.

Fern Karesh Hurst ’64 Community Volunteer Award honors an alumna who exhibits outstanding volunteer and community service. In addition to serving as an Ashley Hall trustee, Ms. Hurst has served on the Goucher College Board of Trustees, the National Jewish Center for Leadership and Learning Board and the University of Pennsylvania Board of Overseers for the Graduate School of Fine Arts. She is also a past president of the Jewish Woman’s Foundation of New York.

Crandall Close Bowles ’65 Professional Achievement Award honors an alumna who has achieved significant accomplishments in her profession. Mrs. Bowles is the Chief Executive Officer of Springs Industries, one of South Carolina’s most prominent businesses and the second-largest Fortune 500 company in the state. Mrs. Bowles’ leadership skills helped propel her from her initial position at Springs Industries as a financial analyst to her current position as CEO. Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Excellence in the Arts Award honors an alumna who has been recognized by her peers for outstanding work in the performing or visual arts. Mrs. Ingram has spent much of her life devoted to the arts and is well known for her support for and contributions to the arts community. The guiding force behind the creation of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Mrs. Ingram has also served on the boards of renowned arts centers such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. She is currently serving as President of the Board of Directors for Spoleto Festival, USA.

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Full Circle

Three Generations Celebrate Their Ashley Hall Days

By Kate Lloyd

Angie Hewitt Chakeris ’89 Mary Hope Chakeris ’17 Sissy Hope Hewitt ’67

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THERE’S

ALUMNAE

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A PAVING STONE ON THE

WALKWAY SURROUNDING THE PLAYING FIELD AT

ASHLEY HALL

THAT

READS SIMPLY:

GENERATIONS… SISSY, ANGIE, MARY HOPE

T

he message symbolizes the traditions that permeate Ashley Hall and resound in its students, parents, and alumnae.

Too, it illustrates the enduring appreciation and respect graduates have for their alma mater as so many, in turn, choose Ashley Hall for their daughters.

These traditions, with their occasional variations from one generation to the next, live vividly in the Hewitt and Chakeris families: memories of days gone by, as well as expectations for those yet to be as a third generation girl marks her passage through the school.

Sissy Hope Hewitt ’67, Angie Hewitt Chakeris ’89 and Mary Hope Chakeris ’17 were eager to share their thoughts and memories of Ashley Hall. Among abiding school traditions, one is preeminent for all three of these ladies: the Christmas Play.

Sissy and Angie sang in the choir and the play’s legacy status was emphasized every year for them as they recall “the telegrams” from past play performers that are read prior to each performance. Last year, Mary Hope embarked on the first of what she anticipates will be many Christmas performances when she was selected as one of the Little Angels. This, after telling her mother, at age two, that she wanted to play that role!

Music has always been a strong bond for this Ashley Hall family, and for a special reason: Sissy says her enjoyment of singing “changed her inside” – so much so that she became a music teacher at Ashley Hall. Last year, while teaching granddaughter Mary Hope’s class, her ambition was “to put music into each child’s heart.” It was her final year of teaching “because I wanted to retire while I still loved it.” Giving young children the opportunity to “sing without fear of judgment” and instilling the joy of music afforded her the pleasure of closing

Sissy and future husband David Hewitt

Angie and future husband Costa Chakeris

“Life comes full circle when mothers, daughters, and granddaughters all share family friends that we keep throughout our lives.” her career knowing that she’d passed along a precious gift, both to her daughter and granddaughter, and to her extended family of Ashley Hall girls.

Other memories of special people and events abound. Sissy and Angie both learned Latin from the legendary Mrs. Hutto and recall her with great fondness.

Mrs. Morgan taught Sissy history, and in later years “always remembered every student she taught.” Angie was in Morgan’s last class to visit Europe – a most memorable excursion since she befriended her future husband, Costa, on the trip.

Sometime later, Angie was cast as Snow White in the Junior/Senior play and Costa was her Prince Charming: life imitating art.

Sissy remembers being in trouble with Mrs. Duckett in seventh grade, when she wrote her future husband’s name in chalk on the backboard where the girls used to hit ten-

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nis balls. Mrs. Duckett made her wash it off. She smiles when she recalls doing it again two years ago, although this time the students were allowed to draw and write on the board. All three enjoyed the Cypress Gardens field trips that are a continuing Ashley Hall event.

“Ashley Hall is more than a school; it is a life-changing experience. Teachers are at the core of every great school. I had teachers that I have stayed in contact with all of these years. My hope is that every Ashley Hall girl finds a teacher that she “connects” with, and stays in touch. Our teachers instill a lifelong love of learning in the girls,” Angie says.

Big Sister/Little Sister, Purple and White teams, ensemble singers at dinners – all provide fodder for reminiscing. (The Hewitts/Chakerises are a Purple team family.) Graduation ceremonies, with girls in

Full Circle

Three Generations Celebrate Their Ashley Hall Days

By Kate Lloyd

Angie Hewitt Chakeris ’89 Mary Hope Chakeris ’17 Sissy Hope Hewitt ’67

!

THERE’S

ALUMNAE

!

A PAVING STONE ON THE

WALKWAY SURROUNDING THE PLAYING FIELD AT

ASHLEY HALL

THAT

READS SIMPLY:

GENERATIONS… SISSY, ANGIE, MARY HOPE

T

he message symbolizes the traditions that permeate Ashley Hall and resound in its students, parents, and alumnae.

Too, it illustrates the enduring appreciation and respect graduates have for their alma mater as so many, in turn, choose Ashley Hall for their daughters.

These traditions, with their occasional variations from one generation to the next, live vividly in the Hewitt and Chakeris families: memories of days gone by, as well as expectations for those yet to be as a third generation girl marks her passage through the school.

Sissy Hope Hewitt ’67, Angie Hewitt Chakeris ’89 and Mary Hope Chakeris ’17 were eager to share their thoughts and memories of Ashley Hall. Among abiding school traditions, one is preeminent for all three of these ladies: the Christmas Play.

Sissy and Angie sang in the choir and the play’s legacy status was emphasized every year for them as they recall “the telegrams” from past play performers that are read prior to each performance. Last year, Mary Hope embarked on the first of what she anticipates will be many Christmas performances when she was selected as one of the Little Angels. This, after telling her mother, at age two, that she wanted to play that role!

Music has always been a strong bond for this Ashley Hall family, and for a special reason: Sissy says her enjoyment of singing “changed her inside” – so much so that she became a music teacher at Ashley Hall. Last year, while teaching granddaughter Mary Hope’s class, her ambition was “to put music into each child’s heart.” It was her final year of teaching “because I wanted to retire while I still loved it.” Giving young children the opportunity to “sing without fear of judgment” and instilling the joy of music afforded her the pleasure of closing

Sissy and future husband David Hewitt

Angie and future husband Costa Chakeris

“Life comes full circle when mothers, daughters, and granddaughters all share family friends that we keep throughout our lives.” her career knowing that she’d passed along a precious gift, both to her daughter and granddaughter, and to her extended family of Ashley Hall girls.

Other memories of special people and events abound. Sissy and Angie both learned Latin from the legendary Mrs. Hutto and recall her with great fondness.

Mrs. Morgan taught Sissy history, and in later years “always remembered every student she taught.” Angie was in Morgan’s last class to visit Europe – a most memorable excursion since she befriended her future husband, Costa, on the trip.

Sometime later, Angie was cast as Snow White in the Junior/Senior play and Costa was her Prince Charming: life imitating art.

Sissy remembers being in trouble with Mrs. Duckett in seventh grade, when she wrote her future husband’s name in chalk on the backboard where the girls used to hit ten-

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nis balls. Mrs. Duckett made her wash it off. She smiles when she recalls doing it again two years ago, although this time the students were allowed to draw and write on the board. All three enjoyed the Cypress Gardens field trips that are a continuing Ashley Hall event.

“Ashley Hall is more than a school; it is a life-changing experience. Teachers are at the core of every great school. I had teachers that I have stayed in contact with all of these years. My hope is that every Ashley Hall girl finds a teacher that she “connects” with, and stays in touch. Our teachers instill a lifelong love of learning in the girls,” Angie says.

Big Sister/Little Sister, Purple and White teams, ensemble singers at dinners – all provide fodder for reminiscing. (The Hewitts/Chakerises are a Purple team family.) Graduation ceremonies, with girls in

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Announcements and Class Notes BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS 1986

Mary Hope, Haelyn Taylor, Sara Chakeris, Anna Hildebrand, Virginia Rose Doran, and Claire Hildebrand raising money for Hurricane Katrina relief white dresses carrying red roses, were always “a glorious day,” as well as Baccalaureate in Grace Episcopal Church: the beautiful songs echo through their memories. Former headmistresses – Miss Pardue for Sissy and Mrs. MacDonald for Angie – modeled for them the “Ashley Hall Ladies” tradition of representing the school with grace and dignity in the community.

Mrs. Muti has “the same spirit” today for Mary Hope’s generation, her mother says.

And another Ashley Hall treasure, Miss Marie (Legare), remains a “fixture” of kindness throughout all three generations.

Friends are a theme they return to, over and over, too. And of course, there are three generations of friends from the same families among them.

“The Dewar Gordon Holmes ’26 Distinguished Alumnae Award is the highest honor bestowed on an alumna each year.

Mrs. Holmes graduated from Ashley Hall in 1926, and I was in class with her daughter, Dewar Holmes Norton ’67. I also taught Dee’s daughters, Phoebe ’96 and Chrissie ’99, at Ashley Hall. We couldn’t talk about generations of Ashley Hall girls without mentioning this family,” Sissy says.

Mary Hope’s friend Ella McElwaine ’17 is also the third generation of family friends to attend Ashley Hall: Angie attended with Ella’s mother Laura McElwaine ’87 and Sissy with her grandmother, Bonnie McKnight.

“We want that same experience for Mary Hope that we’ve had,” Angie relates. “Life comes full circle when mothers, daughters, and granddaughters all share family friends that we keep throughout our lives.”

“While our traditions mean even more as alumnae,” Angie continues, “what’s more important is that Ashley Hall gave us the confidence to pursue life’s opportunities and to make the right choices – about our careers and about our families.”

“That’s another unique characteristic of Ashley Hall,” she says. “Because it’s a girls’ school, it’s easier to make and maintain lifelong friends. The girls are not competitive (except in sports!) and are supportive of each other. At the same time, it’s a diverse population, so you learn from everyone.”

Some traditions do change, of course, since times change and new ones are added. Angie received the Headmistress Award, the “dancing girl” solid gold charm, from a sculpture created by Willard Hirsch, as a freshman at Awards Day. Sissy says they didn’t have that award when she was there, but they do still have it today and perhaps Mary Hope will one day share this distinction with her mother. Sissy was a day student at a time when Ashley Hall still had boarding students and walking home for ‘dinner’ and returning for sports at 3:30 was routine, while two decades later, Angie and her friends ate ‘lunch’ on the tennis courts. Today’s students eat in the cafeteria, which is always a lively place on cam-

pus. Mary Hope especially enjoys “Breakfast for Lunch” days.

Other traditions remain untouched: “Plays. I loved the class plays,” Sissy says.

“And I loved seeing Mary Hope in Goldilocks and the Three Bears performed in French,” Angie responds, “since we did class plays when I was there.” Chapel is another fond memory for both women.

“We would sing the school song, among others, and enjoy gathering as a student body.”

When asked her favorite thing about Ashley Hall today, Mary Hope answers: “Everything!” “I’m so glad she’s giddy about school,” Angie says. “Mom and I agree that at Ashley Hall you expect an education, but you get so much more!”

“While our traditions mean even more as alumnae,” Angie continues, “what’s more important is that Ashley Hall gave us the confidence to pursue life’s opportunities and to make the right choices – about our careers and about our families.”

Generations of alumnae will most certainly agree; after all, it’s written in stone.

!

Gil Rogers Long and her husband, Bob, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Eleanor McCrae Long. She was born August 17, 2006, weighed 8 lbs.

10ozs. and measured 19 3/4 inches long.

Hampton, Whit and Cameron welcome their little sister.

1989 Julia Lake Shealy and her husband, Andy, welcomed their second child, Julian Scott Shealy, born March 16, 2006. Julian joins big brother Will (2).

Kate Andrews Bovey and her husband, Bill, welcomed Claire Alexis on July 16, 2006 and Kate reports that big brother, Ethan (4) is wonderful to her. Kate is still at Starbucks headquarters but is now part of the communications team for their international business. She says she often thinks fondly of her fellow alumnae and Charleston.

Summer Betchman O'Neill and her husband, Patrick, are pleased to announce the birth of a son, William Joseph, born August 25, 2006.

1990 Mary Perrin Johnson O'Kelley and her husband, Hamlin, are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Mary Perrin O'Kelley. Perrin was born September 13, 2006 and joins big sister, Margaret.

Mildred Vanderhoof Glenn ’33 fondly remembers her time at Ashley Hall, especially playing basketball and performing in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She married Halsey Leavitt on December 6, 1941, the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. They lived in North Carolina and Massachusetts before settling in Dublin, Georgia where they raised four children. She was active in the Dublin Service League and the Women’s Study Club, serving as president of both organizations, and she was named Woman of the Year for Dublin in 1970. Several years after Mr. Leavitt’s death, she married Cassius Fulton Glenn. She now lives in Alpharetta, Georgia where she enjoys participating in craft fairs and an annual bazaar to raise money for Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. In addition to her four children, she has 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is shown here with her daughter and three of her grandchildren: from left, Emily Nafziger, Mildred Nafziger, Mildred Vanderhoof Glenn, Millie Nafziger and Anna Nafziger.

1998

1999

1993

Meghan Ford Norvell and her husband, Forrest, are the proud parents of Forrest Henson Lee Norvell, born July 28, 2006.

Caroline Pinckney Fitzgerald and her husband, Jeffrey, have a daughter, May Hall Pinckney Fitzgerald, born January 30, 2006.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Andrea Michelle Zucker of Charleston, SC, and Nicolas David Muzin of Toronto, Canada, were married on the 3rd of July, 2006, at the North Charleston Convention Center in North Charleston, SC, where a reception followed. The couple honeymooned in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and will reside in Washington, DC.

Asha Pillai Menon and her husband, Ramesh, welcomed their first child, Ellora Devaki Menon on January 10, 2006. She was 7 lbs. 20 1/2 inches long.

1986 Coco Dawson and Dan Tyburski were married in Charleston on June 10, 2006 and are living in Charlotte, NC.

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Announcements and Class Notes BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS 1986

Mary Hope, Haelyn Taylor, Sara Chakeris, Anna Hildebrand, Virginia Rose Doran, and Claire Hildebrand raising money for Hurricane Katrina relief white dresses carrying red roses, were always “a glorious day,” as well as Baccalaureate in Grace Episcopal Church: the beautiful songs echo through their memories. Former headmistresses – Miss Pardue for Sissy and Mrs. MacDonald for Angie – modeled for them the “Ashley Hall Ladies” tradition of representing the school with grace and dignity in the community.

Mrs. Muti has “the same spirit” today for Mary Hope’s generation, her mother says.

And another Ashley Hall treasure, Miss Marie (Legare), remains a “fixture” of kindness throughout all three generations.

Friends are a theme they return to, over and over, too. And of course, there are three generations of friends from the same families among them.

“The Dewar Gordon Holmes ’26 Distinguished Alumnae Award is the highest honor bestowed on an alumna each year.

Mrs. Holmes graduated from Ashley Hall in 1926, and I was in class with her daughter, Dewar Holmes Norton ’67. I also taught Dee’s daughters, Phoebe ’96 and Chrissie ’99, at Ashley Hall. We couldn’t talk about generations of Ashley Hall girls without mentioning this family,” Sissy says.

Mary Hope’s friend Ella McElwaine ’17 is also the third generation of family friends to attend Ashley Hall: Angie attended with Ella’s mother Laura McElwaine ’87 and Sissy with her grandmother, Bonnie McKnight.

“We want that same experience for Mary Hope that we’ve had,” Angie relates. “Life comes full circle when mothers, daughters, and granddaughters all share family friends that we keep throughout our lives.”

“While our traditions mean even more as alumnae,” Angie continues, “what’s more important is that Ashley Hall gave us the confidence to pursue life’s opportunities and to make the right choices – about our careers and about our families.”

“That’s another unique characteristic of Ashley Hall,” she says. “Because it’s a girls’ school, it’s easier to make and maintain lifelong friends. The girls are not competitive (except in sports!) and are supportive of each other. At the same time, it’s a diverse population, so you learn from everyone.”

Some traditions do change, of course, since times change and new ones are added. Angie received the Headmistress Award, the “dancing girl” solid gold charm, from a sculpture created by Willard Hirsch, as a freshman at Awards Day. Sissy says they didn’t have that award when she was there, but they do still have it today and perhaps Mary Hope will one day share this distinction with her mother. Sissy was a day student at a time when Ashley Hall still had boarding students and walking home for ‘dinner’ and returning for sports at 3:30 was routine, while two decades later, Angie and her friends ate ‘lunch’ on the tennis courts. Today’s students eat in the cafeteria, which is always a lively place on cam-

pus. Mary Hope especially enjoys “Breakfast for Lunch” days.

Other traditions remain untouched: “Plays. I loved the class plays,” Sissy says.

“And I loved seeing Mary Hope in Goldilocks and the Three Bears performed in French,” Angie responds, “since we did class plays when I was there.” Chapel is another fond memory for both women.

“We would sing the school song, among others, and enjoy gathering as a student body.”

When asked her favorite thing about Ashley Hall today, Mary Hope answers: “Everything!” “I’m so glad she’s giddy about school,” Angie says. “Mom and I agree that at Ashley Hall you expect an education, but you get so much more!”

“While our traditions mean even more as alumnae,” Angie continues, “what’s more important is that Ashley Hall gave us the confidence to pursue life’s opportunities and to make the right choices – about our careers and about our families.”

Generations of alumnae will most certainly agree; after all, it’s written in stone.

!

Gil Rogers Long and her husband, Bob, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Eleanor McCrae Long. She was born August 17, 2006, weighed 8 lbs.

10ozs. and measured 19 3/4 inches long.

Hampton, Whit and Cameron welcome their little sister.

1989 Julia Lake Shealy and her husband, Andy, welcomed their second child, Julian Scott Shealy, born March 16, 2006. Julian joins big brother Will (2).

Kate Andrews Bovey and her husband, Bill, welcomed Claire Alexis on July 16, 2006 and Kate reports that big brother, Ethan (4) is wonderful to her. Kate is still at Starbucks headquarters but is now part of the communications team for their international business. She says she often thinks fondly of her fellow alumnae and Charleston.

Summer Betchman O'Neill and her husband, Patrick, are pleased to announce the birth of a son, William Joseph, born August 25, 2006.

1990 Mary Perrin Johnson O'Kelley and her husband, Hamlin, are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Mary Perrin O'Kelley. Perrin was born September 13, 2006 and joins big sister, Margaret.

Mildred Vanderhoof Glenn ’33 fondly remembers her time at Ashley Hall, especially playing basketball and performing in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She married Halsey Leavitt on December 6, 1941, the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. They lived in North Carolina and Massachusetts before settling in Dublin, Georgia where they raised four children. She was active in the Dublin Service League and the Women’s Study Club, serving as president of both organizations, and she was named Woman of the Year for Dublin in 1970. Several years after Mr. Leavitt’s death, she married Cassius Fulton Glenn. She now lives in Alpharetta, Georgia where she enjoys participating in craft fairs and an annual bazaar to raise money for Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. In addition to her four children, she has 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is shown here with her daughter and three of her grandchildren: from left, Emily Nafziger, Mildred Nafziger, Mildred Vanderhoof Glenn, Millie Nafziger and Anna Nafziger.

1998

1999

1993

Meghan Ford Norvell and her husband, Forrest, are the proud parents of Forrest Henson Lee Norvell, born July 28, 2006.

Caroline Pinckney Fitzgerald and her husband, Jeffrey, have a daughter, May Hall Pinckney Fitzgerald, born January 30, 2006.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Andrea Michelle Zucker of Charleston, SC, and Nicolas David Muzin of Toronto, Canada, were married on the 3rd of July, 2006, at the North Charleston Convention Center in North Charleston, SC, where a reception followed. The couple honeymooned in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, and will reside in Washington, DC.

Asha Pillai Menon and her husband, Ramesh, welcomed their first child, Ellora Devaki Menon on January 10, 2006. She was 7 lbs. 20 1/2 inches long.

1986 Coco Dawson and Dan Tyburski were married in Charleston on June 10, 2006 and are living in Charlotte, NC.

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CLASS NOTES 1941 Louise Myers Stelling and Doris Strohmeyer Momeier enjoyed attending Alumnae Weekend in April as it was the 65th anniversary of their graduation. Mary Lou Strong Rhodes and husband, Ed, visited children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Arizona, Colorado and Washington during the holidays and thus were unable to visit Charleston for Alumnae Weekend. Marietta Wade Aurand, Joan Kimball Matthews, Mary Rhett Sparkman Webb and Minnie Behrens Hall all sent greetings but were unable to attend.

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1996, Sally has crewed eight rides and ridden four. Each has been an inexpressible experience; she has received more than she has given.

Annie Bailes Brown loves being a grandmother. Her oldest son, Will, is serving in Afghanistan. Her younger son, Bailes, will be a senior at Harvard.

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1968

Amanda Meriwether Roberts Dame's husband, Richard, retired June 30, 2006 from Coastal Carolina University where he taught Marine Ecology after establishing their Marine Science Department in 1971.

They have moved back to the family home at 180 Ashley Avenue, which they are renovating.

Sallie Middleton Parker and her husband, John, were thrilled to welcome two grandbabies, Eli Ellington Kaltreider and Kate Middleton Namey, into their family this past spring, 3 weeks apart!

1964

Mitzi Lyons Kessler and her husband, Robert, cruised around the British Isles with their two daughters and two granddaughters. They visited nine ports in England, Ireland and Scotland.

Mary Maroney Walker, a painter and printmaker, is opening an exhibit of her work at the City Gallery in Charleston in December. The City Gallery features works by local and regional visual artists, especially those engaged in serious contemporary and experimental work.

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1950

Inge Crocker Silber visited Charleston in September 2006 to see her classmate, Augusta Stevens Seabrook. Augusta and her daughter, Mary Albenesius, took Inge on a tour of the Charleston Tea Plantation where they had a chance reunion with three friends from the class of '53: Liz McGraw Severence, Anne Ford Melton and Esther Hoshall Beaumont.

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Josie Eager Beadle's daughter, Brooke, is living and working in Charleston, South Carolina.

1971 Barbara Hall Beard lives with her husband, Boykin, in Camden, South Carolina, where she is a coach at The Buckley School of Public Speaking. Their children, including Barbara Stelling '00, all live and work in Charleston.

1972 May Dowling Peach has been accepted as an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She recently joined The Price Group Educational Services in Columbia, South Carolina.

Ginny L. Snipes has moved back to the Charleston area. She has been living away for twenty-eight years, most recently in St. Louis, Missouri.

1978

1961 Sally McCrady Hubbard decided to give her all one more time by riding the 175mile Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS, in the 25th anniversary year of the epidemic. Sally rode with her son, Hayne Shumate. She has raised over $20,000 for the Lone Star Ride since 2003. She's been looking for a bicycle ride/AIDS benefit in the southeast since moving back to Sewanee a year ago and hopes to join one in Raleigh in 2007. Since

1973

Lisa Sanders recently celebrated her 10th medical school reunion. She graduated from Yale Medical School in 1996. She's now on the faculty of Yale Medical School.

The paperback of her book, The Perfect Fit Diet, was released winter 2006. Her two daughters, Tarpley (11) and Yancey (8) are doing great.

Carolyn Halloran Cunha reports that alumnae from the class of 1958 meet monthly for lunch in the Charleston area.

September's luncheon was held on Edisto Beach and Carolyn enjoyed seeing all her classmates who attended.

Four classmates attended a performance at the Footlight Players to see Jan Gestefeld Moore as the lead in Arsenic and Old Lace. Jan began her active theater career during her Ashley Hall days. Pictured from left to right: Esther Hoshall Beaumont (Burke, Virginia), Anne Ford Melton (Lookout Mountain, Tennessee), Jan Gestefeld Moore (Charleston), Neltie Sanders Linker (Charleston) and Elizabeth McGraw Severence (Atlanta, Georgia).

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Lynn Murphy Geronimo ’02 graduated from The University of Tampa in May, 2006 with a BS in biology and a minor in psychology. She has just completed an internship at The Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and Education near the Kruger National Forest in South Africa. Originally designed as a two month internship, her work was extended because of her success bonding with infant chacma baboons. She plans to continue advocating for the care and preservation of primates at the St. Louis Zoo.

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1958

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Lisa Dennis Daly's husband, Mike, retired from the United States Navy on November 1, 2006 after twenty-three years as a naval aviator. They will continue living in the D.C. area where Mike is working as a defense contractor and consultant. Their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, is in the 5th grade.

Madge McCrady Hallett is a proud aunt of Charlotte Williams, Class of 2010.

Vereen Coen Woodward lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Madison. They have two sons, Madison, who is a sophomore at Hampden Sydney College, and Marshall, who is in eighth grade.

Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. The award cites some of Hill’s qualifications including her commitment to the tourism industry and economic development, her continued leadership among professional tourism organizations and her tireless work for many causes on behalf of the community. In addition to the Order of the Palmetto, Hill was recognized for her 20 years of service to the CACVB by Mayor Joseph P. Riley who proclaimed December 1, 2006 as Helen T. Hill Day.

1980

1985

Madge and her family moved to Columbia in the summer of 2005. She and her husband, Jimmy, have two sons, Ben (15) and Robert (12). Jimmy works for NBSC. Madge tries to "find part-time work when I can!"

Beth Settle's daughter, Eugenia ’18, started first grade at Ashley Hall this fall.

Rebecca Gilbreth Herres' daughter, Gabriella ’18, is in the same class.

Mary Legerton deLuzuriaga and her husband, Luis, have been living in Tokyo, Japan for the last two years. Their children David, 9, and Claire, 7, attend the Tokyo International School.

1981 Helen Turner Hill, Charleston Area

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Vida Barnwell Robertson completed her residency in adolescent psychology in July, 2006 and is delighted to be finished with her training. She recently moved from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Asheville, North Carolina where she has bought a house and established a practice. She is now seeing private patients and loves it all,

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CLASS NOTES 1941 Louise Myers Stelling and Doris Strohmeyer Momeier enjoyed attending Alumnae Weekend in April as it was the 65th anniversary of their graduation. Mary Lou Strong Rhodes and husband, Ed, visited children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Arizona, Colorado and Washington during the holidays and thus were unable to visit Charleston for Alumnae Weekend. Marietta Wade Aurand, Joan Kimball Matthews, Mary Rhett Sparkman Webb and Minnie Behrens Hall all sent greetings but were unable to attend.

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1996, Sally has crewed eight rides and ridden four. Each has been an inexpressible experience; she has received more than she has given.

Annie Bailes Brown loves being a grandmother. Her oldest son, Will, is serving in Afghanistan. Her younger son, Bailes, will be a senior at Harvard.

1962

1968

Amanda Meriwether Roberts Dame's husband, Richard, retired June 30, 2006 from Coastal Carolina University where he taught Marine Ecology after establishing their Marine Science Department in 1971.

They have moved back to the family home at 180 Ashley Avenue, which they are renovating.

Sallie Middleton Parker and her husband, John, were thrilled to welcome two grandbabies, Eli Ellington Kaltreider and Kate Middleton Namey, into their family this past spring, 3 weeks apart!

1964

Mitzi Lyons Kessler and her husband, Robert, cruised around the British Isles with their two daughters and two granddaughters. They visited nine ports in England, Ireland and Scotland.

Mary Maroney Walker, a painter and printmaker, is opening an exhibit of her work at the City Gallery in Charleston in December. The City Gallery features works by local and regional visual artists, especially those engaged in serious contemporary and experimental work.

1954

1967

1950

Inge Crocker Silber visited Charleston in September 2006 to see her classmate, Augusta Stevens Seabrook. Augusta and her daughter, Mary Albenesius, took Inge on a tour of the Charleston Tea Plantation where they had a chance reunion with three friends from the class of '53: Liz McGraw Severence, Anne Ford Melton and Esther Hoshall Beaumont.

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Josie Eager Beadle's daughter, Brooke, is living and working in Charleston, South Carolina.

1971 Barbara Hall Beard lives with her husband, Boykin, in Camden, South Carolina, where she is a coach at The Buckley School of Public Speaking. Their children, including Barbara Stelling '00, all live and work in Charleston.

1972 May Dowling Peach has been accepted as an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She recently joined The Price Group Educational Services in Columbia, South Carolina.

Ginny L. Snipes has moved back to the Charleston area. She has been living away for twenty-eight years, most recently in St. Louis, Missouri.

1978

1961 Sally McCrady Hubbard decided to give her all one more time by riding the 175mile Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS, in the 25th anniversary year of the epidemic. Sally rode with her son, Hayne Shumate. She has raised over $20,000 for the Lone Star Ride since 2003. She's been looking for a bicycle ride/AIDS benefit in the southeast since moving back to Sewanee a year ago and hopes to join one in Raleigh in 2007. Since

1973

Lisa Sanders recently celebrated her 10th medical school reunion. She graduated from Yale Medical School in 1996. She's now on the faculty of Yale Medical School.

The paperback of her book, The Perfect Fit Diet, was released winter 2006. Her two daughters, Tarpley (11) and Yancey (8) are doing great.

Carolyn Halloran Cunha reports that alumnae from the class of 1958 meet monthly for lunch in the Charleston area.

September's luncheon was held on Edisto Beach and Carolyn enjoyed seeing all her classmates who attended.

Four classmates attended a performance at the Footlight Players to see Jan Gestefeld Moore as the lead in Arsenic and Old Lace. Jan began her active theater career during her Ashley Hall days. Pictured from left to right: Esther Hoshall Beaumont (Burke, Virginia), Anne Ford Melton (Lookout Mountain, Tennessee), Jan Gestefeld Moore (Charleston), Neltie Sanders Linker (Charleston) and Elizabeth McGraw Severence (Atlanta, Georgia).

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Lynn Murphy Geronimo ’02 graduated from The University of Tampa in May, 2006 with a BS in biology and a minor in psychology. She has just completed an internship at The Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and Education near the Kruger National Forest in South Africa. Originally designed as a two month internship, her work was extended because of her success bonding with infant chacma baboons. She plans to continue advocating for the care and preservation of primates at the St. Louis Zoo.

1974

1958

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Lisa Dennis Daly's husband, Mike, retired from the United States Navy on November 1, 2006 after twenty-three years as a naval aviator. They will continue living in the D.C. area where Mike is working as a defense contractor and consultant. Their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, is in the 5th grade.

Madge McCrady Hallett is a proud aunt of Charlotte Williams, Class of 2010.

Vereen Coen Woodward lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Madison. They have two sons, Madison, who is a sophomore at Hampden Sydney College, and Marshall, who is in eighth grade.

Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. The award cites some of Hill’s qualifications including her commitment to the tourism industry and economic development, her continued leadership among professional tourism organizations and her tireless work for many causes on behalf of the community. In addition to the Order of the Palmetto, Hill was recognized for her 20 years of service to the CACVB by Mayor Joseph P. Riley who proclaimed December 1, 2006 as Helen T. Hill Day.

1980

1985

Madge and her family moved to Columbia in the summer of 2005. She and her husband, Jimmy, have two sons, Ben (15) and Robert (12). Jimmy works for NBSC. Madge tries to "find part-time work when I can!"

Beth Settle's daughter, Eugenia ’18, started first grade at Ashley Hall this fall.

Rebecca Gilbreth Herres' daughter, Gabriella ’18, is in the same class.

Mary Legerton deLuzuriaga and her husband, Luis, have been living in Tokyo, Japan for the last two years. Their children David, 9, and Claire, 7, attend the Tokyo International School.

1981 Helen Turner Hill, Charleston Area

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Vida Barnwell Robertson completed her residency in adolescent psychology in July, 2006 and is delighted to be finished with her training. She recently moved from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Asheville, North Carolina where she has bought a house and established a practice. She is now seeing private patients and loves it all,

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PURCHASE YOUR ASHLEY HALL ALUMNAE PIN

ALUMNAE

especially being closer to Charleston and family and friends.

1987 Lyne Heiterer Askins and her family moved to Hartsville, South Carolina where she is Refuge Manager at Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. She and her husband, Robert, have two sons, ages 7 and 21 months.

1991

T

he Class of 2006 were the first Ashley Hall graduates to receive the special

new Ashley Hall Alumnae pin.

The elegant pearl and amethyst circle pins celebrate the bonds we share as Ashley Hall alumnae. The white pearls symbolize the wisdom we gained from our Ashley Hall education and the purple amethysts celebrate the unending friendships we enjoy. All future graduates will receive these beau-

!

!

Mary Quattlebaum DeHaas and her husband, Roualeyn, recently moved from Mt. Pleasant to New Mexico where she is in an art therapy masters program at Southwestern College in Santa Fe. Art therapy is a process for use with children and adults which allows expression through creation without the hindrance of words.

Jamye Horres Hurteau is serving on the Alumnae Association Board as the 90’s decade representative.

In September, Lisa Rosenblum Strauss was named a Georgia Super Lawyer, Rising Star, in the area of Business Litigation, indicating a place among the top 2.5% of Georgia lawyers under the age of 40. She also plans to run the Atlanta Half Marathon over Thanksgiving.

1995 Anne Donehue Hall teaches middle school at Trident Academy in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

2000 Allison T. Chamberlain is an Analyst at the Center for Biosecurity of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Prior to joining the Center, Allison worked within the Office of Biotechnology Activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as the Program Assistant for the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB), where she worked closely with the NSABB Codes of Conduct working group, aiding board members and senior staff in the effort to develop a code of conduct for life scientists and laboratory workers. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2004 with a B.A. degree in Human Biology, Allison interned at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington, D.C. within their Scientific Freedom, Responsibility and Law (SFRL) Program. While at AAAS, Allison wrote articles for SFRL’s quarterly newsletter, Professional Ethics Report, on topics ranging from direct-to-consumer marketing of genetic tests to the NIH ban on private consulting. Additionally, she updated many of the issue briefs on the AAAS "Science and Security in the Post-9/11 Environment" webpage. Allison is currently pursuing her M.S. in Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy at Georgetown University. She is interested in enhancing biosecurity education among life scientists as well as working to improve bioterrorism preparedness.

2001

Marion P. Maybank has been promoted to the position of Director of Hunter and Collegiate Activities for the United States Equestrian Federation®. Marion’s duties will include oversight of the Hunter Department, under the supervision of Karen Homer-Brown, Managing Director, National Affiliates. In addition, Marion will continue her efforts in developing and implementing collegiate equestrian programs with the NCAA. Among the major championship programs that she will direct are the 2006 USEF Pony Finals National Championships, the 2006 Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final presented by Becker College, the 2006 Show Circuit Magazine/USEF National Junior Hunter Championship - East and West Coast as well as the 2006 Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championship presented by Vita-Flex - Eastern and Western phase. "Marion was selected for this position because of her continued com-

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mitment to outstanding service to our members, her excellent administrative skills, and her enthusiasm for the sport as an active competitor," said USEF Chief Executive Officer John Long. Maybank is a graduate of Centre College in Danville, KY, with a Bachelor of Arts. She joined USEF in October and has been showing hunters for the past 16 years. Her promotion was effective July 10, 2006.

Mary Dominica Geronimo earned a scholarship to Saint Louis University where she is involved in community service and leadership projects.

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT 1932

Sophie W. Lane graduated from Wofford College in May.

Clermont Huger Lee II ’32 of Savannah, GA, passed away on June 14, 2006. She opened a private landscape architect practice in 1949 in Savannah, retiring after 50 years.

2003

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2002

Julie C. Anderson was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Clemson University. She is majoring in psychology.

Shandon C. Collins was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She attends Minot State University in North Dakota.

2006 Sarah L. Allen recently went skydiving.

She reports that she backflipped out of a plane at 12,000 feet above the ground for about a five minute ride: one minute of free fall and four minutes of gliding with a parachute. Sarah’s experience was “absolutely amazing!” and she plans to do it again next summer.

tiful pins. Alumnae may now purchase these pins for $100.00 plus $12.95 shipping and handling.

What a wonderful gift for an Ashley Hall friend or yourself! To purchase a pin, please contact Carolyn Newton, Director of Constituent Relations, at newtonc@ashleyhall.org or 843.965.8454.

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Felicia Chisolm Ellison of James Island, SC passed away July 7, 2006 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, William B. Ellison, her children, Elizabeth R. Sprague and Jonathan D. Sprague, her daughter-in-law, Mary W. Sprague, three grandchildren, Lillian Chisolm Sprague, Elizabeth Willis Sprague and Elizabeth Oxnard Tramonte, and her stepchildren Blount Ellison, Joanne Ellison and Mary Ellison Beatley.

1943 Joyce Speissegger Tilghman passed away on July 15, 2006. A resident of Rugby Hall in Arnold, Maryland for 25 years, she was previously from Winchester-on-the-Severn in Annapolis.

!

PURCHASE YOUR ASHLEY HALL ALUMNAE PIN

ALUMNAE

especially being closer to Charleston and family and friends.

1987 Lyne Heiterer Askins and her family moved to Hartsville, South Carolina where she is Refuge Manager at Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. She and her husband, Robert, have two sons, ages 7 and 21 months.

1991

T

he Class of 2006 were the first Ashley Hall graduates to receive the special

new Ashley Hall Alumnae pin.

The elegant pearl and amethyst circle pins celebrate the bonds we share as Ashley Hall alumnae. The white pearls symbolize the wisdom we gained from our Ashley Hall education and the purple amethysts celebrate the unending friendships we enjoy. All future graduates will receive these beau-

!

!

Mary Quattlebaum DeHaas and her husband, Roualeyn, recently moved from Mt. Pleasant to New Mexico where she is in an art therapy masters program at Southwestern College in Santa Fe. Art therapy is a process for use with children and adults which allows expression through creation without the hindrance of words.

Jamye Horres Hurteau is serving on the Alumnae Association Board as the 90’s decade representative.

In September, Lisa Rosenblum Strauss was named a Georgia Super Lawyer, Rising Star, in the area of Business Litigation, indicating a place among the top 2.5% of Georgia lawyers under the age of 40. She also plans to run the Atlanta Half Marathon over Thanksgiving.

1995 Anne Donehue Hall teaches middle school at Trident Academy in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

2000 Allison T. Chamberlain is an Analyst at the Center for Biosecurity of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Prior to joining the Center, Allison worked within the Office of Biotechnology Activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as the Program Assistant for the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB), where she worked closely with the NSABB Codes of Conduct working group, aiding board members and senior staff in the effort to develop a code of conduct for life scientists and laboratory workers. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2004 with a B.A. degree in Human Biology, Allison interned at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington, D.C. within their Scientific Freedom, Responsibility and Law (SFRL) Program. While at AAAS, Allison wrote articles for SFRL’s quarterly newsletter, Professional Ethics Report, on topics ranging from direct-to-consumer marketing of genetic tests to the NIH ban on private consulting. Additionally, she updated many of the issue briefs on the AAAS "Science and Security in the Post-9/11 Environment" webpage. Allison is currently pursuing her M.S. in Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy at Georgetown University. She is interested in enhancing biosecurity education among life scientists as well as working to improve bioterrorism preparedness.

2001

Marion P. Maybank has been promoted to the position of Director of Hunter and Collegiate Activities for the United States Equestrian Federation®. Marion’s duties will include oversight of the Hunter Department, under the supervision of Karen Homer-Brown, Managing Director, National Affiliates. In addition, Marion will continue her efforts in developing and implementing collegiate equestrian programs with the NCAA. Among the major championship programs that she will direct are the 2006 USEF Pony Finals National Championships, the 2006 Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final presented by Becker College, the 2006 Show Circuit Magazine/USEF National Junior Hunter Championship - East and West Coast as well as the 2006 Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championship presented by Vita-Flex - Eastern and Western phase. "Marion was selected for this position because of her continued com-

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mitment to outstanding service to our members, her excellent administrative skills, and her enthusiasm for the sport as an active competitor," said USEF Chief Executive Officer John Long. Maybank is a graduate of Centre College in Danville, KY, with a Bachelor of Arts. She joined USEF in October and has been showing hunters for the past 16 years. Her promotion was effective July 10, 2006.

Mary Dominica Geronimo earned a scholarship to Saint Louis University where she is involved in community service and leadership projects.

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT 1932

Sophie W. Lane graduated from Wofford College in May.

Clermont Huger Lee II ’32 of Savannah, GA, passed away on June 14, 2006. She opened a private landscape architect practice in 1949 in Savannah, retiring after 50 years.

2003

1940

2002

Julie C. Anderson was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Clemson University. She is majoring in psychology.

Shandon C. Collins was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She attends Minot State University in North Dakota.

2006 Sarah L. Allen recently went skydiving.

She reports that she backflipped out of a plane at 12,000 feet above the ground for about a five minute ride: one minute of free fall and four minutes of gliding with a parachute. Sarah’s experience was “absolutely amazing!” and she plans to do it again next summer.

tiful pins. Alumnae may now purchase these pins for $100.00 plus $12.95 shipping and handling.

What a wonderful gift for an Ashley Hall friend or yourself! To purchase a pin, please contact Carolyn Newton, Director of Constituent Relations, at newtonc@ashleyhall.org or 843.965.8454.

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Felicia Chisolm Ellison of James Island, SC passed away July 7, 2006 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, William B. Ellison, her children, Elizabeth R. Sprague and Jonathan D. Sprague, her daughter-in-law, Mary W. Sprague, three grandchildren, Lillian Chisolm Sprague, Elizabeth Willis Sprague and Elizabeth Oxnard Tramonte, and her stepchildren Blount Ellison, Joanne Ellison and Mary Ellison Beatley.

1943 Joyce Speissegger Tilghman passed away on July 15, 2006. A resident of Rugby Hall in Arnold, Maryland for 25 years, she was previously from Winchester-on-the-Severn in Annapolis.

From the Board of Trustees Dear Friends,

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t is such an exciting time for Ashley Hall and we are grateful to you for all you have done to make this school such a special place! Fiscal 2006 was another record year for Ashley Hall in many ways. We were delighted to see the first classes in the new addition to the Lower School and to celebrate the opening of our beautiful new courtyard entrance on Smith Street. Generous annual giving to the Loyalty Fund was coupled with an exceptional student retention rate, indicating that the excitement for our current initiatives and the future of our school is shared by the entire Ashley Hall community.

The Loyalty Fund greatly surpassed its goal again this year by raising $626,000. We are particularly proud of the fact that our faculty and staff had one hundred (100%) percent participation in the Loyalty Fund, demonstrating their incredible commitment to our school and your children. The Board of Trustees also fully participated in the Loyalty Fund and we had a major increase in our 1909 Society membership. Your generous donations are making a real difference in the lives of our students with new programmatic initiatives and exciting professional development opportunities.

Loyalty Fund contributions enabled the purchase of new science laboratory equipment, a visiting writers’ workshop, and improvements in technology. It also enabled the Ashley Hall Spring Writing Series, bringing critically acclaimed authors to the campus to discuss their writings and to work with our students and help them develop their own writing styles. We are so appreciative of your efforts on behalf of Ashley Hall, all of which are truly making the school a place where girls can “learn, lead and excel”. Ashley Hall has worked hard to stay true to its mission by providing a classical education while developing the whole child.

The Board of Trustees spent considerable time last year looking at space utilization and at the school’s future needs. We embarked on a Master Plan to address these needs and are thrilled to present this plan to you in this issue of Perspectives. We are excited about the future of Ashley Hall School and are planning for its upcoming Centennial Celebration in 2009. We are grateful for all you have done to make Ashley Hall the premier school that it is!

Best regards,

Karen Phillips Chair, Board of Trustees

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From the Board of Trustees Dear Friends,

I

t is such an exciting time for Ashley Hall and we are grateful to you for all you have done to make this school such a special place! Fiscal 2006 was another record year for Ashley Hall in many ways. We were delighted to see the first classes in the new addition to the Lower School and to celebrate the opening of our beautiful new courtyard entrance on Smith Street. Generous annual giving to the Loyalty Fund was coupled with an exceptional student retention rate, indicating that the excitement for our current initiatives and the future of our school is shared by the entire Ashley Hall community.

The Loyalty Fund greatly surpassed its goal again this year by raising $626,000. We are particularly proud of the fact that our faculty and staff had one hundred (100%) percent participation in the Loyalty Fund, demonstrating their incredible commitment to our school and your children. The Board of Trustees also fully participated in the Loyalty Fund and we had a major increase in our 1909 Society membership. Your generous donations are making a real difference in the lives of our students with new programmatic initiatives and exciting professional development opportunities.

Loyalty Fund contributions enabled the purchase of new science laboratory equipment, a visiting writers’ workshop, and improvements in technology. It also enabled the Ashley Hall Spring Writing Series, bringing critically acclaimed authors to the campus to discuss their writings and to work with our students and help them develop their own writing styles. We are so appreciative of your efforts on behalf of Ashley Hall, all of which are truly making the school a place where girls can “learn, lead and excel”. Ashley Hall has worked hard to stay true to its mission by providing a classical education while developing the whole child.

The Board of Trustees spent considerable time last year looking at space utilization and at the school’s future needs. We embarked on a Master Plan to address these needs and are thrilled to present this plan to you in this issue of Perspectives. We are excited about the future of Ashley Hall School and are planning for its upcoming Centennial Celebration in 2009. We are grateful for all you have done to make Ashley Hall the premier school that it is!

Best regards,

Karen Phillips Chair, Board of Trustees

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ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Board of Trustees New Members

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Statement of 2005-2006 Revenues and Expenses (d)

Robert Baldwin Robert Baldwin is the owner of Robert M. Baldwin CPA PA, a public accounting firm; a member of Baldwin and Associates LLC, a Charleston Certified Public Accounting Firm; a member of Family Asset Management, LLC, a financial planning firm; and the advisor/financial manager for the family office of the Barkley Family of Charleston. A published expert in taxation and accounting, Baldwin has also been an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston, an instructor for in-house training at Ernst and Whinney, and an instructor with the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Baldwin’s professional and personal affiliations include serving as the current President of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants as well as memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Southern Region Board of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Memorial Trustees of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. He is the President and a member of the Board of the Coastal Boys Council, Inc., past President and former member of the Board of Managers of the South Carolina Historical Society, past Secretary and member of the Board of the Rotary Club of Charleston, and past Chairman of the Planned Giving Advisory Board (Health Sciences Foundation) at Medical University of SC. He is a member of Beta Alpha Psi (1987, University of Georgia), the International Churchill Society, and the Carolina Yacht Club where he also serves as Secretary-Treasurer.

Baldwin is a graduate of the University of Georgia (BBA, 1977; MAcc, 1978). He and his wife Lynell make their home in Mt. Pleasant. The couple has two children: Ashley Hall graduate Kathryn ’05 attending Yale, and Robert, Jr. a student at Wando High School. Robert’s special interests include history, hunting, golf, reading and computers.

Pam McKinney Pam McKinney is a native Charlestonian whose love of the Lowcounty and its historic environment, traditions and institutions are reflected in her achievements, activities and interests. In addition to sitting on Ashley Hall’s Board of Trustees, she is a member and serves on the boards of The Garden Club of Charleston, The Ladies Benevolence Society and The Charleston Cotillion. An active member of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, she participates in women’s Bible studies and teaches first grade students there. She is also a part of Turning Point Ministry with Dr. David Jeremiah.

McKinney is a graduate of St. Andrews Parish High School, the College of Charleston (BS), and the Citadel (M.A.T.). She taught college preparatory math at St. Andrews Parish and Middleton High Schools. She is married to Kiawah Island real estate magnate Patrick McKinney (former Ashley Hall trustee). They make their 51

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(a) Pam McKinney and Robert Baldwin home in downtown Charleston. The couple has two daughters, Ashley Hall graduates Amy ’03 and Sally ’05, both studying at Furman University where McKinney also serves as a member of the Furman University President’s Advisory Council. Pam’s recreational activities include bridge, gardening and flower arranging.

Fred Reinhard Fred Reinhard is a principal partner in Reinhard Associates, specializing in construction and project management. Over the last five years, the firm has provided oversight for large-scale construction projects throughout the Southeast including the Pearlstine Distributors facility on Daniel Island, the Silver Eagle Distributors facility in Linwood, North Carolina, the Carolina First Center office building in Charleston, and the Hampton Inn and Suites hotel in Savannah, Georgia.

Previously, Reinhard was the Special Projects Construction Manager for the City of Charleston where he was responsible for major projects including the Gaillard Auditorium Garage, Charleston Visitors Center Garage, Charleston Maritime Center, Marion Square Garage, King & Calhoun/Concord Streetscapes, Dockside Harbor Walk and Joe Riley Stadium. Before coming to Charleston, Reinhard was President and General Manager of the Lanly Company, an industrial heat processing equipment supplier in Euclid, Ohio. He was also the Deputy Base Civil Engineer at the USAF installation in Karamursel, Turkey.

Reinhard has served as Chairman of the Board of Architectural Review in Charleston, and was an elected member of the Village Council and the School Board in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Reinhard and his wife and business partner, Judy, make their home on Sullivans Island. They have two grown sons, Trey and Kris, both graduates of Penn State, like their father who earned his BS in Architectural Engineering there in 1968. Reinhard also has an MS in Management from the University of Arkansas. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia.

Reinhard’s leisure activities include running, sports car racing and home restoration.

Revenue (a)

Student Revenues less Scholarships / assistance .......................................$7,832,385

(b)

Auxiliary Services/Extended Day/Summer/Aftershool .................................$300,250

(c)

Contributions and other...........................................................................................$572,500

(d)

Operating interest income does not include Investment Income / Loss........................................................$35,000

Total revenues ...........................................................................................................................$8,740,135

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(a)

Expenses (a)

Personnel ..................................................................................................................$6,662,709

(b)

Facilities.........................................................................................................................$699,150

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Operations ..................................................................................................................1,361,839

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ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Statement of 2005-2006 Revenues and Expenses (d)

Robert Baldwin Robert Baldwin is the owner of Robert M. Baldwin CPA PA, a public accounting firm; a member of Baldwin and Associates LLC, a Charleston Certified Public Accounting Firm; a member of Family Asset Management, LLC, a financial planning firm; and the advisor/financial manager for the family office of the Barkley Family of Charleston. A published expert in taxation and accounting, Baldwin has also been an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston, an instructor for in-house training at Ernst and Whinney, and an instructor with the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Baldwin’s professional and personal affiliations include serving as the current President of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants as well as memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Southern Region Board of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Memorial Trustees of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. He is the President and a member of the Board of the Coastal Boys Council, Inc., past President and former member of the Board of Managers of the South Carolina Historical Society, past Secretary and member of the Board of the Rotary Club of Charleston, and past Chairman of the Planned Giving Advisory Board (Health Sciences Foundation) at Medical University of SC. He is a member of Beta Alpha Psi (1987, University of Georgia), the International Churchill Society, and the Carolina Yacht Club where he also serves as Secretary-Treasurer.

Baldwin is a graduate of the University of Georgia (BBA, 1977; MAcc, 1978). He and his wife Lynell make their home in Mt. Pleasant. The couple has two children: Ashley Hall graduate Kathryn ’05 attending Yale, and Robert, Jr. a student at Wando High School. Robert’s special interests include history, hunting, golf, reading and computers.

Pam McKinney Pam McKinney is a native Charlestonian whose love of the Lowcounty and its historic environment, traditions and institutions are reflected in her achievements, activities and interests. In addition to sitting on Ashley Hall’s Board of Trustees, she is a member and serves on the boards of The Garden Club of Charleston, The Ladies Benevolence Society and The Charleston Cotillion. An active member of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, she participates in women’s Bible studies and teaches first grade students there. She is also a part of Turning Point Ministry with Dr. David Jeremiah.

McKinney is a graduate of St. Andrews Parish High School, the College of Charleston (BS), and the Citadel (M.A.T.). She taught college preparatory math at St. Andrews Parish and Middleton High Schools. She is married to Kiawah Island real estate magnate Patrick McKinney (former Ashley Hall trustee). They make their 51

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(a) Pam McKinney and Robert Baldwin home in downtown Charleston. The couple has two daughters, Ashley Hall graduates Amy ’03 and Sally ’05, both studying at Furman University where McKinney also serves as a member of the Furman University President’s Advisory Council. Pam’s recreational activities include bridge, gardening and flower arranging.

Fred Reinhard Fred Reinhard is a principal partner in Reinhard Associates, specializing in construction and project management. Over the last five years, the firm has provided oversight for large-scale construction projects throughout the Southeast including the Pearlstine Distributors facility on Daniel Island, the Silver Eagle Distributors facility in Linwood, North Carolina, the Carolina First Center office building in Charleston, and the Hampton Inn and Suites hotel in Savannah, Georgia.

Previously, Reinhard was the Special Projects Construction Manager for the City of Charleston where he was responsible for major projects including the Gaillard Auditorium Garage, Charleston Visitors Center Garage, Charleston Maritime Center, Marion Square Garage, King & Calhoun/Concord Streetscapes, Dockside Harbor Walk and Joe Riley Stadium. Before coming to Charleston, Reinhard was President and General Manager of the Lanly Company, an industrial heat processing equipment supplier in Euclid, Ohio. He was also the Deputy Base Civil Engineer at the USAF installation in Karamursel, Turkey.

Reinhard has served as Chairman of the Board of Architectural Review in Charleston, and was an elected member of the Village Council and the School Board in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Reinhard and his wife and business partner, Judy, make their home on Sullivans Island. They have two grown sons, Trey and Kris, both graduates of Penn State, like their father who earned his BS in Architectural Engineering there in 1968. Reinhard also has an MS in Management from the University of Arkansas. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia.

Reinhard’s leisure activities include running, sports car racing and home restoration.

Revenue (a)

Student Revenues less Scholarships / assistance .......................................$7,832,385

(b)

Auxiliary Services/Extended Day/Summer/Aftershool .................................$300,250

(c)

Contributions and other...........................................................................................$572,500

(d)

Operating interest income does not include Investment Income / Loss........................................................$35,000

Total revenues ...........................................................................................................................$8,740,135

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(a)

Expenses (a)

Personnel ..................................................................................................................$6,662,709

(b)

Facilities.........................................................................................................................$699,150

(c)

Operations ..................................................................................................................1,361,839

Total expenses ..........................................................................................................................8,723,698 52

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Your Gifts to the 2005-2006 Loyalty Fund Provided: !

A new visiting writers’ workshop, the Ashley Hall Spring Reading Series, brought critically acclaimed authors Jack Driscoll, Mohammed Naseehu Ali, and Jed Perl to campus to discuss their works and the writing process with Upper and Middle School students. Each author’s unique personality and experiences provided enlightening instruction to the girls in their understanding of literary components such as voice and perspective and how these contribute to successful writing. The authors also led entertaining evening readings for the students and interested public.

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A comprehensive program for whole-child wellness including health, physical education and nutrition.

!

The March production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream marked the return of a long-standing tradition for Ashley Hall. Upper School girls performed the Shakespeare comedy in new, technologically augmented costumes. The production benefited dramatically from professional lighting and sound systems. Before Thursday’s performance, a Renaissance festival was held on the lawn. Third-grade students learned about Renaissance music, especially different types of Renaissance instruments, and sixth-grade students played recorders in concert with an adult recorder ensemble.

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Sophisticated laboratory equipment for Upper School students conducting graduate level research including: A THERMAL CYCLER - allows precise, user-specified, temperature control over biological matter during the research process. The thermal cycler allows for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing.

A POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL ELECTROPHORESIS (PAGE) APPARATUS - provides ready means to perform PAGE technique used in protein differentiation, gene sequencing, protein, polypeptide and enzyme analysis.

A UV BOX - used to view DNA after it has been run on an agarose gel electrophoresis when stained with ethidium bro mide.

A MICROFUGE - a small centrifuge that spins eppendorf tubes (tubes that hold < 1.5 mL).

Two Interactive Presentation Managers, better known as “Smart Boards”, are used in connection with an LCD projector and PC which enable faculty to easily create a multi-media lesson, teach it, save it, and then use it for student reinforcement, absentee students, or future use. They also enable repeatable, interactive student lessons with download able images or maps.

Therese Trouche Smythe ’78 and Jenks McDowell Bailey ’79 Co-Chairs of the 2005-2006 Loyalty Fund

The Loyalty Fund is the cornerstone upon which all of Ashley Hall’s advancement activities are built. It provides 6% of Ashley Hall’s overall, annual, operating budget and helps bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of an Ashley Hall education. It supports every aspect of the Ashley Hall educational experience: academics, arts, athletics, campus life, experiential

Thank you for your gifts to The Loyalty Fund!

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learning and faculty professional development.

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ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Your Gifts to the 2005-2006 Loyalty Fund Provided: !

A new visiting writers’ workshop, the Ashley Hall Spring Reading Series, brought critically acclaimed authors Jack Driscoll, Mohammed Naseehu Ali, and Jed Perl to campus to discuss their works and the writing process with Upper and Middle School students. Each author’s unique personality and experiences provided enlightening instruction to the girls in their understanding of literary components such as voice and perspective and how these contribute to successful writing. The authors also led entertaining evening readings for the students and interested public.

!

A comprehensive program for whole-child wellness including health, physical education and nutrition.

!

The March production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream marked the return of a long-standing tradition for Ashley Hall. Upper School girls performed the Shakespeare comedy in new, technologically augmented costumes. The production benefited dramatically from professional lighting and sound systems. Before Thursday’s performance, a Renaissance festival was held on the lawn. Third-grade students learned about Renaissance music, especially different types of Renaissance instruments, and sixth-grade students played recorders in concert with an adult recorder ensemble.

!

!

Sophisticated laboratory equipment for Upper School students conducting graduate level research including: A THERMAL CYCLER - allows precise, user-specified, temperature control over biological matter during the research process. The thermal cycler allows for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing.

A POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL ELECTROPHORESIS (PAGE) APPARATUS - provides ready means to perform PAGE technique used in protein differentiation, gene sequencing, protein, polypeptide and enzyme analysis.

A UV BOX - used to view DNA after it has been run on an agarose gel electrophoresis when stained with ethidium bro mide.

A MICROFUGE - a small centrifuge that spins eppendorf tubes (tubes that hold < 1.5 mL).

Two Interactive Presentation Managers, better known as “Smart Boards”, are used in connection with an LCD projector and PC which enable faculty to easily create a multi-media lesson, teach it, save it, and then use it for student reinforcement, absentee students, or future use. They also enable repeatable, interactive student lessons with download able images or maps.

Therese Trouche Smythe ’78 and Jenks McDowell Bailey ’79 Co-Chairs of the 2005-2006 Loyalty Fund

The Loyalty Fund is the cornerstone upon which all of Ashley Hall’s advancement activities are built. It provides 6% of Ashley Hall’s overall, annual, operating budget and helps bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of an Ashley Hall education. It supports every aspect of the Ashley Hall educational experience: academics, arts, athletics, campus life, experiential

Thank you for your gifts to The Loyalty Fund!

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learning and faculty professional development.

54

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ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

The 1909 Society honors donors who annually give $1,500* or more (unrestricted) to the Loyalty Fund.

The Founders' Circle $7,500 + Betsy '79 and John Cahill Margaret P. Carr '29* Sarah E. Hassell '76 Brooks and Dennis Holt Caroline and Philip Horn Anonymous

The Head of School's Circle $5,000 - $7,499 Maggie DeLaney Hark '53 Helen '81 and Burrow Hill Fern Karesh Hurst '64 Molly and David McGrath Kat '81 and Al Phillips Mabel Stowe Query '39 Mary Lee and Ed Renken Dee and Mac Rhodes Nella '81 and David Schools

The Trustees' Circle $2,000 - $4,999 Marcia and Virgil Alfaro Jenks '79 and Steve Bailey Lesley and David Brandli Julius E. Burges* Frances '81 and Custis Byars Marion '61 and Wayland Cato Evie '81 and Stephen Colbert Deanne Lucas Doscher '79 Jack G. Doscher Chris and Bud Duc Kendra Charles-Garrett '77 and William Garrett Andrea and Vernon Glenn Cathy and Harry Gregorie Sallie Kay and Richard Halsey Rebecca '78 and Daniel Herres Sue Rogers Johnson '59 Laurie and Hank Kearse Beverly G. Lane '40 Margaret and Ian MacDonald

Jim Stuckey, Chair of the 2005-2006 1909 Society

Trish and Dennis McGuinn Betsy and Wayne Moseley Jill and Lorenzo Muti Karen '79 and Mark Phillips Kaycee and John Poston Joan '48 and Edwin Poulnot Marian and Bart Proctor Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Caroline and Malcolm Rhodes Maureen A. Riopel '83 Del Schutte Beth and Jim Stuckey Emily and Steve Swanson Donna and Buckey Waters Eva and Charles Werk Judy and Reece Wrenn Anonymous

The Patrons' Circle $1,500 - $1,999 Lodema R. Adams Barbara '54 and Archie Baker Betsy and Chuck Baker Dee Ann and Ken Bauer 55

Charlotte Small Bavier '39 Caroline and Johnny Bevon Michele G. Booth Mrs. Lloyd G. Bowers '38 Gloria '51 and Leon Bush Susie and Jerry Callahan Nancy and Michael Carmody Vereen '51 and Dick Coen Mrs. William H. Cogswell III Rachel Cosby Conway Cynthia and Louis Costa Georgia and John Darby Jane and Harold Davis Lore and Shep Davis Elizabeth and Steve Dixon Helen Hall Drew '44 Rebekah W. Drysdale '04 Debby Backus Durham '54 Ann and Tom Eason Amy and Jeff Edwards Susie and Ralph Edwards Michel and Bryan Faliero Carolyn and David Gabriel Beth and Paul Geiss Bonnie and Teddy Gilbreth

Marion '54 and Ken Goodman Derrill '51 and Ben Hagood Bee and Brown Hamrick Jeannie and Ken Harrell Steven Harth Susan and Tracy Harvey Mary Ann and Henry Hay Mariana '77 and David Hay Dorothy '75 and Frank Hefner Laura Wichmann Hipp and Preston Hipp Constance and Greg Holmes Bernie and Bobby Hood Celeste and Gedney Howe Martha Rivers Ingram '53 Jane and Jiri Jilich Lizzie and Bo Kerrison Trish and Tommy Kirkland Croft and Hugh Lane Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine '54 Cynthia and Robert Lowery Elizabeth '80 and Jay Luzuriaga Kay and John Maybank Ann Bacot Igoe McGehee '80 Pam and Pat McKinney Susan and Gregory Miller Jill and Bob Miller Doris Strohmeyer Momeier '41 Mallory and Frank Norvell Anne '78 and Scott Parker Constance S. Parramore Dale C. Poulnot '73 and Jim F. Condon Carol Schall Ragsdale '46 Mary Neves '89 and Mikell Richards Martha Ann and Rob Robertson Susan and Henry Romaine Sara Beth and Sam Rosen Bobbie Gail '54 and Herb Rothschild Maria and Alec Schendzelos Karen '76 and Rob Shaw Elizabeth '85 and Dana Sinkler Therese '78 and George Smythe Karen and Michael Stavrinakis Gale and Bill Thompson Julia A. Forster and John E. Thompson Patience Davies Walker '51 Clair '83 and Ric Webb Jane and Sykes Wilford Denise and Robert Wyndham Elephare Dwelle Zimmerman '40 Barbara and J. Conrad Zimmerman, Jr. Beth and Jerry Zink Anita and Jerry Zucker Anonymous

1909 Society Organizations Adams Insurance Co. Inc. Bank of America Matching Gifts Program The Bank of South Carolina Belser Thompson Real Estate Colgate-Palmolive Company The Rachel Cosby Conway Charitable Foundation, Inc. Croghan's Jewel Box The Darby Family Foundation Disher, Hamrick & Myers Residential, Inc. The DSI Group, Inc. Ralph Edwards & Associates Front 9 Inc. Fern Karesh Hurst Foundation Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine Endowment of the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina John F. and Katherine M. Maybank Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation Norvell Real Estate Group, LLC Patriot Communications LLC Pepsi Bottling Group Foundation, Inc. John Poston & Co., Inc. The Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Company Henry and Susan Romaine Charitable Fund Southeastern Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Wachovia Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Jane & Sykes Wilford Foundation Cornflower Trust William M. Bird & Co. Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation of SC The Jerry and Anita Zucker Family Foundation

Gifts from members of the 2005-2006 1909 Society comprised almost 70% of all unrestricted giving to Ashley Hall. *This year, as Ashley Hall entered an exciting

period of growth and new initiatives, membership in the 1909 Society increased to $1500.

Thank you to our many, many members who increased their commitment to the School.

*deceased

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ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

The 1909 Society honors donors who annually give $1,500* or more (unrestricted) to the Loyalty Fund.

The Founders' Circle $7,500 + Betsy '79 and John Cahill Margaret P. Carr '29* Sarah E. Hassell '76 Brooks and Dennis Holt Caroline and Philip Horn Anonymous

The Head of School's Circle $5,000 - $7,499 Maggie DeLaney Hark '53 Helen '81 and Burrow Hill Fern Karesh Hurst '64 Molly and David McGrath Kat '81 and Al Phillips Mabel Stowe Query '39 Mary Lee and Ed Renken Dee and Mac Rhodes Nella '81 and David Schools

The Trustees' Circle $2,000 - $4,999 Marcia and Virgil Alfaro Jenks '79 and Steve Bailey Lesley and David Brandli Julius E. Burges* Frances '81 and Custis Byars Marion '61 and Wayland Cato Evie '81 and Stephen Colbert Deanne Lucas Doscher '79 Jack G. Doscher Chris and Bud Duc Kendra Charles-Garrett '77 and William Garrett Andrea and Vernon Glenn Cathy and Harry Gregorie Sallie Kay and Richard Halsey Rebecca '78 and Daniel Herres Sue Rogers Johnson '59 Laurie and Hank Kearse Beverly G. Lane '40 Margaret and Ian MacDonald

Jim Stuckey, Chair of the 2005-2006 1909 Society

Trish and Dennis McGuinn Betsy and Wayne Moseley Jill and Lorenzo Muti Karen '79 and Mark Phillips Kaycee and John Poston Joan '48 and Edwin Poulnot Marian and Bart Proctor Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Caroline and Malcolm Rhodes Maureen A. Riopel '83 Del Schutte Beth and Jim Stuckey Emily and Steve Swanson Donna and Buckey Waters Eva and Charles Werk Judy and Reece Wrenn Anonymous

The Patrons' Circle $1,500 - $1,999 Lodema R. Adams Barbara '54 and Archie Baker Betsy and Chuck Baker Dee Ann and Ken Bauer 55

Charlotte Small Bavier '39 Caroline and Johnny Bevon Michele G. Booth Mrs. Lloyd G. Bowers '38 Gloria '51 and Leon Bush Susie and Jerry Callahan Nancy and Michael Carmody Vereen '51 and Dick Coen Mrs. William H. Cogswell III Rachel Cosby Conway Cynthia and Louis Costa Georgia and John Darby Jane and Harold Davis Lore and Shep Davis Elizabeth and Steve Dixon Helen Hall Drew '44 Rebekah W. Drysdale '04 Debby Backus Durham '54 Ann and Tom Eason Amy and Jeff Edwards Susie and Ralph Edwards Michel and Bryan Faliero Carolyn and David Gabriel Beth and Paul Geiss Bonnie and Teddy Gilbreth

Marion '54 and Ken Goodman Derrill '51 and Ben Hagood Bee and Brown Hamrick Jeannie and Ken Harrell Steven Harth Susan and Tracy Harvey Mary Ann and Henry Hay Mariana '77 and David Hay Dorothy '75 and Frank Hefner Laura Wichmann Hipp and Preston Hipp Constance and Greg Holmes Bernie and Bobby Hood Celeste and Gedney Howe Martha Rivers Ingram '53 Jane and Jiri Jilich Lizzie and Bo Kerrison Trish and Tommy Kirkland Croft and Hugh Lane Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine '54 Cynthia and Robert Lowery Elizabeth '80 and Jay Luzuriaga Kay and John Maybank Ann Bacot Igoe McGehee '80 Pam and Pat McKinney Susan and Gregory Miller Jill and Bob Miller Doris Strohmeyer Momeier '41 Mallory and Frank Norvell Anne '78 and Scott Parker Constance S. Parramore Dale C. Poulnot '73 and Jim F. Condon Carol Schall Ragsdale '46 Mary Neves '89 and Mikell Richards Martha Ann and Rob Robertson Susan and Henry Romaine Sara Beth and Sam Rosen Bobbie Gail '54 and Herb Rothschild Maria and Alec Schendzelos Karen '76 and Rob Shaw Elizabeth '85 and Dana Sinkler Therese '78 and George Smythe Karen and Michael Stavrinakis Gale and Bill Thompson Julia A. Forster and John E. Thompson Patience Davies Walker '51 Clair '83 and Ric Webb Jane and Sykes Wilford Denise and Robert Wyndham Elephare Dwelle Zimmerman '40 Barbara and J. Conrad Zimmerman, Jr. Beth and Jerry Zink Anita and Jerry Zucker Anonymous

1909 Society Organizations Adams Insurance Co. Inc. Bank of America Matching Gifts Program The Bank of South Carolina Belser Thompson Real Estate Colgate-Palmolive Company The Rachel Cosby Conway Charitable Foundation, Inc. Croghan's Jewel Box The Darby Family Foundation Disher, Hamrick & Myers Residential, Inc. The DSI Group, Inc. Ralph Edwards & Associates Front 9 Inc. Fern Karesh Hurst Foundation Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine Endowment of the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina John F. and Katherine M. Maybank Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation Norvell Real Estate Group, LLC Patriot Communications LLC Pepsi Bottling Group Foundation, Inc. John Poston & Co., Inc. The Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Company Henry and Susan Romaine Charitable Fund Southeastern Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Wachovia Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Jane & Sykes Wilford Foundation Cornflower Trust William M. Bird & Co. Endowment of Coastal Community Foundation of SC The Jerry and Anita Zucker Family Foundation

Gifts from members of the 2005-2006 1909 Society comprised almost 70% of all unrestricted giving to Ashley Hall. *This year, as Ashley Hall entered an exciting

period of growth and new initiatives, membership in the 1909 Society increased to $1500.

Thank you to our many, many members who increased their commitment to the School.

*deceased

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ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Friends of Ashley Hall

Spiral Club $1,000 - $1,499 Julia Ann and Michael Bryan Helen and Bob Clement Maureen and John Corless Irene W. Croft, Jr. '61 Joyce C. Darby Lisa D. Darden '74 Jennie '65 and Richard DeScherer Peggy '74 and Andrew Drury Renee '51 and Michael Dunne Kim and Mike Faulstich Jill and Jeff Folk Alice '61 and Mike Gaines Penn and Ben Hagood Lorraine and Frank Hanckel Cathy and Bobby Harrell

Cindy '71 and Dean Harton Jeanne '78 and Macky Hill Dana and Sam Holladay Kitty '61 and Ed Holt Anne Peterson-Hutto and David O. Hutto Charlotte '61 and Jerry Kendall Linda and Paul Kofmehl Evelyn and Ed Kruse Janie K. Kruse Mitzi Herrin Legerton '50 Stephanie and Lynn McCants Doris and Magnus Monsen Ginny '74 and Tom Murphy Claire W. Newlin Dorothy A. Poston Sally '54 and Ralph Robinson Dot '40 and Johnny Small 57

Sharon Kofmehl and Gerald Smith Mrs. J.H.E. Stelling '41 Nancy '59 and Irving Thode Teri and Chris Thornton Randy Walker Mary E. Way Elsa C. Caire and Rusty B. Wolfe Anonymous (2)

Gateway Club $500 - $999 Alisha and Chris Alfonso Dot Porcher Amis '58 Constance and Akim Anastopoulo Katherine and Dennis Avery Natalie and Brett Baker Mary Gordon Baker '77

Jane '60 and Nat Ball Elaine '78 and Bob Bergmann Ann '70 and John Boyce Stephanie and Tripp Butler Betsy Gilbreth Clawson '55 Kerri and Michael Collins Rebecca Longmire Crowley â&#x20AC;&#x2122;63 Emmie '70 and Robert Dawson Mrs. Louis Y. Dawson III '55 Claudia '73 and Richard Demayo Helena and Peter Dilling E. Marie Ferrara '70 Christy and Tim Fogle Joyce and Richard Gray Louise '78 and Penn Griffen Sheila Wertimer and Gary Gruca Anne Marie and Jimmy Hagood Nancy and Blair Hahn Martha and Tommy Harken Lynda '67 and Roy Harrill Melisa D. Rowland and Scott W. Henggeler Laurie '73 and George Host Beverly and Len Hutchison Cindy Hay Johnson Kim and Johnny Jordan Anne '71 and Stuart Lee Gaillard '86 and Bob Long Joan and Stewart Long Charlotte and Neil Longson Carol and Richard Marchell Kiffin Maurice '71 Mary Stewart and John Murphey Gay Murrill '67 Cameron and Gunnar Nistad Eleanor '61 and Louis Parker Deedee and Guy Paschal Melaina '73 and Clarence Pate Ellen and Andrew Patterson Caroline '91 and Jon Perkins Pinky Campbell and Frank Peters Jeff C. Plunkett Karyn and Daniel Rae Frannie '84 and Tim Reese Eleanor '56 and Frank Rogers Mary Anne and Paul Schendzelos Charlotte and Mark Sharpe Lynn and Lon Shull Allyson and Geoffrey Smith Cathy and David Swanson Amie L. Tedeschi '89 Diana and George Thornley Laurie and Otway Wallace Eleanor and Michael Washburn Laura and Richard Williams Sara '68 and Michael Wood Anonymous (3)

Century Club $100 - $499 Susan and Steven Ackerman Laura '86 and Carl Adams Angela and Mark Adams K. Porter Aichele '65 Jean '58 and Bill Allen Tim L. Allen Virginia and David Alsbrooks Jennet '70 and Jack Alterman Cindy Andrews Sandy and Jimmy Andrews Karen '67 and Stephen Annas Audrey and Paul Ansell Martha '78 and Murphy Armstrong Pat and Jeff Aysse Gail '63 and Jimmy Bailey Janie Stuart Ball '86 Margie '86 and John Barham Virginia and Bill Barnwell Tricia '77 and William Barrett Emily and Will Barrett Justine and Gregory Barton Jessica Schmidlapp and Kristopher Basala Laura and David Basile Sandy '71 and Craig Bennett Dru Berkhan Helen and John Bianucci Jennifer and Rob Black Ellen Stuhr Blakeney '58 Sara '89 and Rick Blanchard Anne Frances Bleecker '76 Anne '90 and Walter Blessing Jane and Michael Bolden Brit and Nick Bozanic Jill and Brad Braddock Frannie W. Bramlett and Steve R. Jackson Jane and Frank Brescia Helen '88 and John Britton Sherry and Joe Brockington Annie '67 and Bill Brown Melissa '83 and Todd Brown Lisa '80 and Henry Brush Cary and Ben Bryson Nancy '61 and William Buchanan Susanne T. Buck '95 Libby Van Benschoten Buckley '52 Susan and Robert Burnett Mary G. Burns '67 Bess '40 and John Burrows Anne N. Busch Joan and Chauncey Butler Cris and Bob Cain 58

Barbara Zemp Cantey '60 and Ray W. Mushal Emilie '52 and John Carpenter Mimi Patat Cathcart '56 Judith and Sean Caulfield Sally and Nick Causey Tucker Cecil '83 Angie '89 and Costa Chakeris Caroline and John Chakeris Missy '91 and Walter Chiles Marianne '59 and Pettigrew Clare Julie '70 and Richard Cliff Debbie and Mark Clore Phoebe '96 and Charles Coddington Katy S. Cohen '98 Claudia and David Cohen Hope '78 and Leigh Colyer Sandra and Tommy Condon Anne '64 and Thomas Cooper Carolyn '44 and St. John Courtenay Ann '63 and Thomas Cover Felicia and Alan Craig Inge '54 and Roger Crocker Virginia Stone Crutchley '77 Mary '73 and Richard Cutler Mary Beth and Paul Dacey Denise and Steve Darling Melissa and Roscoe Davis Elizabeth '70 and John Dawson Kathie L. Hermayer-Dawson and Joe C. Dawson Dottie '65 and Reiner DeglmannSchwarz Courtney and Brian Delfino Nancy Williams Deroode '50 Anne '70 and Joseph Dicks Sallie '79 and Richard DiMuzio Goodie '45 and Joseph DiRaddo Sara and J. S. Dismuke Andrea and Christopher Dolan Margaret '77 and Robert Donaldson Margaret S. Doty Louise Rodgers Dougherty '46 Christy '72 and David Douglas Nancy-Carroll Draper '36 Charles H. Drayton Leslie and Robert du Mont Dee Dee Duncan-Smith and Eddie Smith, Jr. Bobbe '44 and K.R. Dyke Sarah Pat '72 and Gregory Dyson Meyriel and John Edge Tina '49 and Howard Edwards Lucky '49 and Edgar Eisner Helen '85 and James Elliott Deborah and Morris Ellison Cathy and John Ellyn

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Friends of Ashley Hall

Spiral Club $1,000 - $1,499 Julia Ann and Michael Bryan Helen and Bob Clement Maureen and John Corless Irene W. Croft, Jr. '61 Joyce C. Darby Lisa D. Darden '74 Jennie '65 and Richard DeScherer Peggy '74 and Andrew Drury Renee '51 and Michael Dunne Kim and Mike Faulstich Jill and Jeff Folk Alice '61 and Mike Gaines Penn and Ben Hagood Lorraine and Frank Hanckel Cathy and Bobby Harrell

Cindy '71 and Dean Harton Jeanne '78 and Macky Hill Dana and Sam Holladay Kitty '61 and Ed Holt Anne Peterson-Hutto and David O. Hutto Charlotte '61 and Jerry Kendall Linda and Paul Kofmehl Evelyn and Ed Kruse Janie K. Kruse Mitzi Herrin Legerton '50 Stephanie and Lynn McCants Doris and Magnus Monsen Ginny '74 and Tom Murphy Claire W. Newlin Dorothy A. Poston Sally '54 and Ralph Robinson Dot '40 and Johnny Small 57

Sharon Kofmehl and Gerald Smith Mrs. J.H.E. Stelling '41 Nancy '59 and Irving Thode Teri and Chris Thornton Randy Walker Mary E. Way Elsa C. Caire and Rusty B. Wolfe Anonymous (2)

Gateway Club $500 - $999 Alisha and Chris Alfonso Dot Porcher Amis '58 Constance and Akim Anastopoulo Katherine and Dennis Avery Natalie and Brett Baker Mary Gordon Baker '77

Jane '60 and Nat Ball Elaine '78 and Bob Bergmann Ann '70 and John Boyce Stephanie and Tripp Butler Betsy Gilbreth Clawson '55 Kerri and Michael Collins Rebecca Longmire Crowley â&#x20AC;&#x2122;63 Emmie '70 and Robert Dawson Mrs. Louis Y. Dawson III '55 Claudia '73 and Richard Demayo Helena and Peter Dilling E. Marie Ferrara '70 Christy and Tim Fogle Joyce and Richard Gray Louise '78 and Penn Griffen Sheila Wertimer and Gary Gruca Anne Marie and Jimmy Hagood Nancy and Blair Hahn Martha and Tommy Harken Lynda '67 and Roy Harrill Melisa D. Rowland and Scott W. Henggeler Laurie '73 and George Host Beverly and Len Hutchison Cindy Hay Johnson Kim and Johnny Jordan Anne '71 and Stuart Lee Gaillard '86 and Bob Long Joan and Stewart Long Charlotte and Neil Longson Carol and Richard Marchell Kiffin Maurice '71 Mary Stewart and John Murphey Gay Murrill '67 Cameron and Gunnar Nistad Eleanor '61 and Louis Parker Deedee and Guy Paschal Melaina '73 and Clarence Pate Ellen and Andrew Patterson Caroline '91 and Jon Perkins Pinky Campbell and Frank Peters Jeff C. Plunkett Karyn and Daniel Rae Frannie '84 and Tim Reese Eleanor '56 and Frank Rogers Mary Anne and Paul Schendzelos Charlotte and Mark Sharpe Lynn and Lon Shull Allyson and Geoffrey Smith Cathy and David Swanson Amie L. Tedeschi '89 Diana and George Thornley Laurie and Otway Wallace Eleanor and Michael Washburn Laura and Richard Williams Sara '68 and Michael Wood Anonymous (3)

Century Club $100 - $499 Susan and Steven Ackerman Laura '86 and Carl Adams Angela and Mark Adams K. Porter Aichele '65 Jean '58 and Bill Allen Tim L. Allen Virginia and David Alsbrooks Jennet '70 and Jack Alterman Cindy Andrews Sandy and Jimmy Andrews Karen '67 and Stephen Annas Audrey and Paul Ansell Martha '78 and Murphy Armstrong Pat and Jeff Aysse Gail '63 and Jimmy Bailey Janie Stuart Ball '86 Margie '86 and John Barham Virginia and Bill Barnwell Tricia '77 and William Barrett Emily and Will Barrett Justine and Gregory Barton Jessica Schmidlapp and Kristopher Basala Laura and David Basile Sandy '71 and Craig Bennett Dru Berkhan Helen and John Bianucci Jennifer and Rob Black Ellen Stuhr Blakeney '58 Sara '89 and Rick Blanchard Anne Frances Bleecker '76 Anne '90 and Walter Blessing Jane and Michael Bolden Brit and Nick Bozanic Jill and Brad Braddock Frannie W. Bramlett and Steve R. Jackson Jane and Frank Brescia Helen '88 and John Britton Sherry and Joe Brockington Annie '67 and Bill Brown Melissa '83 and Todd Brown Lisa '80 and Henry Brush Cary and Ben Bryson Nancy '61 and William Buchanan Susanne T. Buck '95 Libby Van Benschoten Buckley '52 Susan and Robert Burnett Mary G. Burns '67 Bess '40 and John Burrows Anne N. Busch Joan and Chauncey Butler Cris and Bob Cain 58

Barbara Zemp Cantey '60 and Ray W. Mushal Emilie '52 and John Carpenter Mimi Patat Cathcart '56 Judith and Sean Caulfield Sally and Nick Causey Tucker Cecil '83 Angie '89 and Costa Chakeris Caroline and John Chakeris Missy '91 and Walter Chiles Marianne '59 and Pettigrew Clare Julie '70 and Richard Cliff Debbie and Mark Clore Phoebe '96 and Charles Coddington Katy S. Cohen '98 Claudia and David Cohen Hope '78 and Leigh Colyer Sandra and Tommy Condon Anne '64 and Thomas Cooper Carolyn '44 and St. John Courtenay Ann '63 and Thomas Cover Felicia and Alan Craig Inge '54 and Roger Crocker Virginia Stone Crutchley '77 Mary '73 and Richard Cutler Mary Beth and Paul Dacey Denise and Steve Darling Melissa and Roscoe Davis Elizabeth '70 and John Dawson Kathie L. Hermayer-Dawson and Joe C. Dawson Dottie '65 and Reiner DeglmannSchwarz Courtney and Brian Delfino Nancy Williams Deroode '50 Anne '70 and Joseph Dicks Sallie '79 and Richard DiMuzio Goodie '45 and Joseph DiRaddo Sara and J. S. Dismuke Andrea and Christopher Dolan Margaret '77 and Robert Donaldson Margaret S. Doty Louise Rodgers Dougherty '46 Christy '72 and David Douglas Nancy-Carroll Draper '36 Charles H. Drayton Leslie and Robert du Mont Dee Dee Duncan-Smith and Eddie Smith, Jr. Bobbe '44 and K.R. Dyke Sarah Pat '72 and Gregory Dyson Meyriel and John Edge Tina '49 and Howard Edwards Lucky '49 and Edgar Eisner Helen '85 and James Elliott Deborah and Morris Ellison Cathy and John Ellyn

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Ellen H. Emerson '82 Debbie and Mike Engel Elaine '84 and Chad Eustis Carolyn and Ray Evans Henrietta Jones Evatt '51 Robin and Dan Feerst Jane Dowling Fender '65 Sara '54 and Charles Ferguson Betsy '71 and James Fernald Ann White Ferris '57 Kathleen '88 and Kirkman Finlay Caroline '77 and Peter Finnerty Catherine '79 and Michael Fischer Terry and Dennis Fisher Kitty '57 and Walter Forbes Anne G. Ford '72 Sarah '50 and Tony Rijswijk Elizabeth and Christopher Forster Brailsford '55 and Robert Foster Cantey and Gene Foxworth Susan Inman Foxworth '60 Eleanor '51 and Albert Fraenkel Amy and Bryan Frain Colleen and Donald Frampton Martha and Bruce Freshley Dhani and Jack Gable Margaret '63 and Gordon Garrett Janice and John Gaskins Mary and Lee Gastley Joy and George Geils Melanie and Craig Gibson Leonie Harvin Gill '74 C. C. Glenn '05 Lucy '61 and Jimmy Glenn Terri and Barry Goodwin Sonja '82 and Marc Goold Elizabeth C. Gordon Susan and Dennis Grady Diana S. Grafton Hope '66 and Michael Grayson Vista '57 and Stephen Grayson Elisabeth '56 and James Green Whitney '91 and Brooks Gregory Amanda Griffith â&#x20AC;&#x2122;72 Mozelle '63 and Edward Griffith Betsy '77 and Lawton Grimball Emily Grimball Rosie '70 and Arthur Grimball E. Courtney Gruber '78 Meredith and Marc Hall Rayna and Philip Hall Barbara and Mike Halpern Frances '74 and Donald Hamburger Jane '60 and Ed Hamilton Emily W. Hanckel '05 Susan and Bill Hanckel Jo E. Hancuff

Monti '76 and Clark Hanger Kathryn and Gregg Hanold Cantey Hare Helen Ann '89 and Thomas Harper Laurie and Jim Harrell Lynne '74 and Raymond Harris Litzie H. Hassell Charlotte McCrady Hastie Sarah Hamlin '91 and Matthew Hastings Lisa and Marshall Hay Beth and Tim Hayes Faye Evans Head '70 R. Rachel Herbert '68 Susan and Steve Herlong Olga Hermayer Susan '58 and Jack Herrmann Sissy '67 and David Hewitt Lynn '64 and William Hidell Betsy and Roby Hill Lynn '71 and John Hills Nena '49 and Sam Horn Elizabeth and Gene Howard Lee and Maxwell Howard Ginny Zemp Howell '79 Betsy '74 and Michael Howland Martha Jane and Bert Hudnall Chris and Eddie Hughes Jocelyn and Aaron Hurley Jamye '91 and James Hurteau Jo '63 and Thomas Hutcheson Charmaine and Kevin Hutchinson Mrs. S. Edward Izard â&#x20AC;&#x2122;33 Jan and Mike Jacobson Amy E. Jenkins '82 Pam C. Jenkins '78 and David Kotz Mr. and Mrs. Rivers T. Jenkins III Shipley '66 and Joe Jenkins Janice '59 and Russell Jernigan Lois '34 and James Jervey Emmye M. Johnston Anne '86 and Sam Jones Helen I. Jones '65 Vicki and Bob Kainz Helen and Tom Kapp Gail '65 and Stuart Kassan Llewellyn '54 and Phil Kassebaum Barbara and Julian Keil Amby and David Kelley Sarah E. Kenan Loraine and Donald* Kendrick Loraine H. Kendrick Suzanne and Hap Kennerty Laura and Adam Kernen Mitzi '50 and Robert Kessler Mary '45 and Edwin Kilby Ashley and Michael Kirshtein F. Scott Kitchens 59

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Sarah A. Knott '98 Jean '79 and Frank Knowlton Richelle and Peter Koopman Shea '85 and John Kuhn Sally and Dale Lanford Mary Hassell-Landre '68 and Dean Landre Paula '60 and Phillip Lantz Marsee and Doug Lee Kim and Bill Lee Linn Lesesne '78 and Rick Widman Barbara '50 and Kenneth Levin Carol and Jack Libby Stacey Lindbergh Elizabeth Powers Lindh '67 Dolly '82 and Ross Lipman Eunice '64 and Wade Logan Cornelia W. Lowery* Liz and Spencer Lynch Mary Ellen and Tom MacGregor Christine and Sandy Macpherson Leigh and David Manzi Lynne Mappus '70 Peggy and Michael Marlett Margaret '87 and Todd Mason Jill G. Mauldin Virginia T. McAlister '75 Peggy '50 and William McConnell Marion '57 and James McCully Cindy and Paul McElhinney Madeleine S. McGee '79 Judy '61 and Frank McGinnis Christy '82 and Bill McKenzie Melissa '89 and Boyd McLeod Brigitte and Brian McMillan Caitilin and Kevin McPhillips Cathy '67 and William Mebane Nancy and Bernard Mendelson Flossie and Billy Miles Linda '61 and Nicholas Miller Dana '66 and Jim Mobley Anne '63 and Ben Moise Eleanor '56 and Ben Moore Marshall Jupp Moore '58 Caryl '61 and Richard Morgan Gene B. Morgan '53 Robert Morris and Patricia Williams Sarah and Ed Morrison Janet and Dan Morrison Mary '77 and Hagood Morrison Rosalyn G. Morrison Diana Antonovich and William Muirhead Julie and Mike Mulligan Elaine and Dave Neff Catherine M. Newman '88 Susan D. Newman '85

Martha Harken, Chair of the Upper School Division of the Loyalty Fund.

Vicki '79 and Jim Newman Corinne '68 and John Nicholson M. Anne Nietert Sunshine '52 and Benjamin Norwood Neda '70 and Alan Nussbaum Dottie B. '74 and William Nutt Mary Perrin '90 and Hamlin O'Kelley Summer '89 and Pat O'Neill Linn '57 and Beale Ong Molly '61 and Monty Osteen Rhett '82 and Samuel Outten Sue '54 and Dolph Overton Frances '55 and Carlisle Oxner Mabel B. Pace '46 Peggy and Louis Palles Nancy Blair '86 and D.B. Parr Charlotte '89 and Gene Parrino Louisa '91 and T.J. Parsell Pam and Bobby Pearce Jane and Paul Pelland Barbara '75 and Thomas Pendergrast Dorothy '37 and William Pennebaker Elizabeth H. Peters Jane '66 and Thomas Philbrick Claudia and Bill Phillipps Grace '66 and John Phillips Virginia '55 and James Platts

Rhonda '78 and Bert Ponder Susan and David Poulnot Tiffany and Michael Poupore Ann '51 and Robert Pratt Helen C. Pratt-Thomas '92 Susan and Roy Prescott Molly and Frank Prochazka Frances and Paul Puckette Marcia '66 and William Ragsdale Sharon B. Rains Jean and Arthur Ravenel EB '89 and Ernie Ravenel Elizabeth '63 and Jamie Ravenel Eva R. Ravenel '73 Darlene and Jimmy Rawls Barbara and Randy Rawson Anne Tilghman '92 and Cory Reiss Karen and Robert Reuther Christy F. Reves Ann '73 and Kirk Reynolds Frankie '42 and Frank Rhett Sally '66 and Edmund Rhett Evelyn and Tommy Richards Elizabeth '72 and Robert Richardson Carroll and Buist* Rivers Amy '01 and Daniel Robeson Susan '68 and Charles Robinson 60

Cathy and Alan Rovick Betsy '63 and Sam Rowland Lois M. Ruggiero Sister '60 and Donald Rutledge Sarah '91 and Kevin Ryan Donna and Joseph Salerno Lisa Sanders '74 Elise '42 and Phillip Sanguinetti Suzanne C. Saunders Yancey W. Scarborough, Jr. Sara M. Schack Shera Scott Chance '46 and DeHart Scrantom Lucy Verner Seabrook '58 Betsy and Greaton Sellers Beth W. Settle '78 Julia '89 and Andy Shealy Bobby E. Sheppard Liz and John Sheridan Linda E. Shewmaker '61 Vonshier and Boris Simpson Alice '65 and William Sims Kay '59 and Bruce Skidmore Alex Smith Aline Mason Smith '43 Ann '63 and Bachman Smith R. Miels Smith

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Ellen H. Emerson '82 Debbie and Mike Engel Elaine '84 and Chad Eustis Carolyn and Ray Evans Henrietta Jones Evatt '51 Robin and Dan Feerst Jane Dowling Fender '65 Sara '54 and Charles Ferguson Betsy '71 and James Fernald Ann White Ferris '57 Kathleen '88 and Kirkman Finlay Caroline '77 and Peter Finnerty Catherine '79 and Michael Fischer Terry and Dennis Fisher Kitty '57 and Walter Forbes Anne G. Ford '72 Sarah '50 and Tony Rijswijk Elizabeth and Christopher Forster Brailsford '55 and Robert Foster Cantey and Gene Foxworth Susan Inman Foxworth '60 Eleanor '51 and Albert Fraenkel Amy and Bryan Frain Colleen and Donald Frampton Martha and Bruce Freshley Dhani and Jack Gable Margaret '63 and Gordon Garrett Janice and John Gaskins Mary and Lee Gastley Joy and George Geils Melanie and Craig Gibson Leonie Harvin Gill '74 C. C. Glenn '05 Lucy '61 and Jimmy Glenn Terri and Barry Goodwin Sonja '82 and Marc Goold Elizabeth C. Gordon Susan and Dennis Grady Diana S. Grafton Hope '66 and Michael Grayson Vista '57 and Stephen Grayson Elisabeth '56 and James Green Whitney '91 and Brooks Gregory Amanda Griffith â&#x20AC;&#x2122;72 Mozelle '63 and Edward Griffith Betsy '77 and Lawton Grimball Emily Grimball Rosie '70 and Arthur Grimball E. Courtney Gruber '78 Meredith and Marc Hall Rayna and Philip Hall Barbara and Mike Halpern Frances '74 and Donald Hamburger Jane '60 and Ed Hamilton Emily W. Hanckel '05 Susan and Bill Hanckel Jo E. Hancuff

Monti '76 and Clark Hanger Kathryn and Gregg Hanold Cantey Hare Helen Ann '89 and Thomas Harper Laurie and Jim Harrell Lynne '74 and Raymond Harris Litzie H. Hassell Charlotte McCrady Hastie Sarah Hamlin '91 and Matthew Hastings Lisa and Marshall Hay Beth and Tim Hayes Faye Evans Head '70 R. Rachel Herbert '68 Susan and Steve Herlong Olga Hermayer Susan '58 and Jack Herrmann Sissy '67 and David Hewitt Lynn '64 and William Hidell Betsy and Roby Hill Lynn '71 and John Hills Nena '49 and Sam Horn Elizabeth and Gene Howard Lee and Maxwell Howard Ginny Zemp Howell '79 Betsy '74 and Michael Howland Martha Jane and Bert Hudnall Chris and Eddie Hughes Jocelyn and Aaron Hurley Jamye '91 and James Hurteau Jo '63 and Thomas Hutcheson Charmaine and Kevin Hutchinson Mrs. S. Edward Izard â&#x20AC;&#x2122;33 Jan and Mike Jacobson Amy E. Jenkins '82 Pam C. Jenkins '78 and David Kotz Mr. and Mrs. Rivers T. Jenkins III Shipley '66 and Joe Jenkins Janice '59 and Russell Jernigan Lois '34 and James Jervey Emmye M. Johnston Anne '86 and Sam Jones Helen I. Jones '65 Vicki and Bob Kainz Helen and Tom Kapp Gail '65 and Stuart Kassan Llewellyn '54 and Phil Kassebaum Barbara and Julian Keil Amby and David Kelley Sarah E. Kenan Loraine and Donald* Kendrick Loraine H. Kendrick Suzanne and Hap Kennerty Laura and Adam Kernen Mitzi '50 and Robert Kessler Mary '45 and Edwin Kilby Ashley and Michael Kirshtein F. Scott Kitchens 59

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Sarah A. Knott '98 Jean '79 and Frank Knowlton Richelle and Peter Koopman Shea '85 and John Kuhn Sally and Dale Lanford Mary Hassell-Landre '68 and Dean Landre Paula '60 and Phillip Lantz Marsee and Doug Lee Kim and Bill Lee Linn Lesesne '78 and Rick Widman Barbara '50 and Kenneth Levin Carol and Jack Libby Stacey Lindbergh Elizabeth Powers Lindh '67 Dolly '82 and Ross Lipman Eunice '64 and Wade Logan Cornelia W. Lowery* Liz and Spencer Lynch Mary Ellen and Tom MacGregor Christine and Sandy Macpherson Leigh and David Manzi Lynne Mappus '70 Peggy and Michael Marlett Margaret '87 and Todd Mason Jill G. Mauldin Virginia T. McAlister '75 Peggy '50 and William McConnell Marion '57 and James McCully Cindy and Paul McElhinney Madeleine S. McGee '79 Judy '61 and Frank McGinnis Christy '82 and Bill McKenzie Melissa '89 and Boyd McLeod Brigitte and Brian McMillan Caitilin and Kevin McPhillips Cathy '67 and William Mebane Nancy and Bernard Mendelson Flossie and Billy Miles Linda '61 and Nicholas Miller Dana '66 and Jim Mobley Anne '63 and Ben Moise Eleanor '56 and Ben Moore Marshall Jupp Moore '58 Caryl '61 and Richard Morgan Gene B. Morgan '53 Robert Morris and Patricia Williams Sarah and Ed Morrison Janet and Dan Morrison Mary '77 and Hagood Morrison Rosalyn G. Morrison Diana Antonovich and William Muirhead Julie and Mike Mulligan Elaine and Dave Neff Catherine M. Newman '88 Susan D. Newman '85

Martha Harken, Chair of the Upper School Division of the Loyalty Fund.

Vicki '79 and Jim Newman Corinne '68 and John Nicholson M. Anne Nietert Sunshine '52 and Benjamin Norwood Neda '70 and Alan Nussbaum Dottie B. '74 and William Nutt Mary Perrin '90 and Hamlin O'Kelley Summer '89 and Pat O'Neill Linn '57 and Beale Ong Molly '61 and Monty Osteen Rhett '82 and Samuel Outten Sue '54 and Dolph Overton Frances '55 and Carlisle Oxner Mabel B. Pace '46 Peggy and Louis Palles Nancy Blair '86 and D.B. Parr Charlotte '89 and Gene Parrino Louisa '91 and T.J. Parsell Pam and Bobby Pearce Jane and Paul Pelland Barbara '75 and Thomas Pendergrast Dorothy '37 and William Pennebaker Elizabeth H. Peters Jane '66 and Thomas Philbrick Claudia and Bill Phillipps Grace '66 and John Phillips Virginia '55 and James Platts

Rhonda '78 and Bert Ponder Susan and David Poulnot Tiffany and Michael Poupore Ann '51 and Robert Pratt Helen C. Pratt-Thomas '92 Susan and Roy Prescott Molly and Frank Prochazka Frances and Paul Puckette Marcia '66 and William Ragsdale Sharon B. Rains Jean and Arthur Ravenel EB '89 and Ernie Ravenel Elizabeth '63 and Jamie Ravenel Eva R. Ravenel '73 Darlene and Jimmy Rawls Barbara and Randy Rawson Anne Tilghman '92 and Cory Reiss Karen and Robert Reuther Christy F. Reves Ann '73 and Kirk Reynolds Frankie '42 and Frank Rhett Sally '66 and Edmund Rhett Evelyn and Tommy Richards Elizabeth '72 and Robert Richardson Carroll and Buist* Rivers Amy '01 and Daniel Robeson Susan '68 and Charles Robinson 60

Cathy and Alan Rovick Betsy '63 and Sam Rowland Lois M. Ruggiero Sister '60 and Donald Rutledge Sarah '91 and Kevin Ryan Donna and Joseph Salerno Lisa Sanders '74 Elise '42 and Phillip Sanguinetti Suzanne C. Saunders Yancey W. Scarborough, Jr. Sara M. Schack Shera Scott Chance '46 and DeHart Scrantom Lucy Verner Seabrook '58 Betsy and Greaton Sellers Beth W. Settle '78 Julia '89 and Andy Shealy Bobby E. Sheppard Liz and John Sheridan Linda E. Shewmaker '61 Vonshier and Boris Simpson Alice '65 and William Sims Kay '59 and Bruce Skidmore Alex Smith Aline Mason Smith '43 Ann '63 and Bachman Smith R. Miels Smith

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Sandra and Shawn Smith Virginia G. Smith Ginny L. Snipes '73 Gina '87 and Billy Snyder Susalee '83 and Leigh Spruill Peggy '68 and James Stallworth Anne '96 and Leon Stavrinakis Kate S. Stillman '73 Susan '70 and Jerry Stilwell Cordelia '43 and William Stites Shirley and Jim Stowe Lisa '91 and Brandon Strauss Anne Bergin and Fred Stribling Angela and Scott Sullivan Carolyn '79 and Kenneth Swan Lee and Tommy Tamblyn Christa '57 and Harry Tear Margaret and Thomas Tenney Betty Hays Terry '53 Dorothy '92 and Mikell Thaxton Lavinia Mikell Thaxton '62 Judy Young-Thayer '53 and Henry Thayer Ann '78 and John Thomas Kim and Chuck Thomas Rai '70 and Thomas Thompson Thomas E. Thornhill Judy '69 and Terry Tindel Shavaun '43 and Henry Towers Coco '86 and Dan Tyburski Dr. and Mrs. Charles Upshaw Jana and Thomas Upshaw Sally '38 and Bill Van Allen Dana and Mark Van Hook Debbie and Rick Vaughn Rachel A. Venezian '90 and Robert S. Howell Marcia Bonica and James Vincent Heidi and Joe Walker Mary '64 and Stephen Walker Anne '79 and Scott Wallace Page and Tim Walter Louisa '83 and William Walters Julia Wannamaker '83 and Steve Aghazadeh Sharon and David Ward Amelia S. Waring '00 Helen '58 and Wyly Watson Katesy M. Watson '81 Mary B. Webb '76 Libby and John Weeks Carol A. Wellein Judy and Bill Werrell Caroline '89 and Willie West Anne '73 and Christian Weston Beth '93 and Tommy Wheeler Emily Whaley Whipple '57 Joyce and Fred Wichmann

Kristin and John Wilderman Miriam and Lide Williams Elizabeth S. Williams '34 Kay M. Williams Melissa '79 and Bruce Williams Elizabeth '63 and Jerry Witt Alston '59 and Allen Wolf Joya '83 and Matthew Wolf Martha Mohl Wolf '56 Sarah '45 and William Wright Sherry and James Yanney Judith and John Yarbrough Deborah A. Younger Sarah and Michael Zervos Anonymous (10)

Friends $1 - $99 Nancy '86 and Jim Abercrombie Julie Welch Acker '74 Loretta and Peter Alexandre Joanie '58 and John Algar Barbara and Tim Allega Lara L. Allison '86 and Perry Jameson Sarah G. Anderson '64 and Paul Cruise Adrianne and Charles Banks Kathy and Mike Barton Josie '67 and Frank Beadle Morgan '96 and Casey Bearsch Laura Dukes Beck '89 Fran '67 and Chuck Bennett Jane '68 and Lester Bergen Randolph '57 and Robert Berretta Helen Read Bertrand '73 Marguerite '49 and Jerome Bishop Reecie '60 and Jerry Blackburn Rosie '45 and Grant Blankin Ellen Munt Bloxsom '68 Cathy Rumble Boatwright '73 Lizzie '94 and David Bond Wanda and Ronnie Bostain Amy Worthington Boucher '73 Sara '68 and Jeff Bowen Elizabeth '63 and Robert Bowles Rosie '58 and Welbourne Bradham Connie '66 and John Brady Rosemary '47 and Owen Braun Gabriella R. Brown '97 Tina '43 and Joseph Bruder Marilyn M. Buist '77 Diane '61 and Stanley Byers Catherine '77 and Robert Byrd Liza '96 and Jonathan Calder Amanda and Paul Callander Lauren A. Camp '99 61

Eliza '00 and Josh Cantwell Virginia Schreiner Carey '39 Michael Carnegie Amy L. Case Missy Roper Cashman '67 and John T. Clemens Jo '52 and William Cawley Nena and Themy Chakeris Allison T. Chamberlain '00 Camille and David Chamberlain Mary '61 and Eason Chapman Betty '54 and Henry Clark Ruthie '72 and Preston Clark Elizabeth L. Cleveland '67 Clare H. Cochran '77 Martha and Furman Cole Stephanie '80 and Michael Collett Etta '90 and Timothy Collins Etta and Tommy Connolly Sarah and Chris Corley Marty '62 and Charles Cornwell Ashley E. Costa '99 Molly '87 and Steven Craig Jane and Bill Craver Carolyn Halloran Cunha '58 Betty '48 and Olgard Dabbert Lisa '78 and Mike Daly Surada '63 and Wade Dansby Sarah '91 and Ted Danser Hunter '95 and William Dawson Linda '58 and Kelly De Loache Allison B. deBrux '91 Elizabeth Applegate Dieck '88 Nancy and Patrick Diehl Peggy G. Dillard '53 Elsa Dixon Anne Koster Donato '40 Sally I. Dorwart Marley '68 and Frank Drayton Elizabeth '86 and Daniel Duggan Barri '73 and David Dupre Kay '58 and Henry DuRant Treva and Lanier Eason Sue Estey Edgerly '43 Tiffany '92 and John Carter Ellington Phoebe Elliott Susannah and Jeff Elliott Pam '45 and Walter Ellis Julie and Ken Ervin Suzanne '84 and Kevin Ewen Terry '64 and Marc Fairman Kathryn and Mark Feldmann Adele Fenner Becky '84 and Edward Fenno Brenda '56 and Burton Fine Amy L. Finkbine Caroline '93 and Jeffrey Fitzgerald

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Mary Lee Renken, Chair of the EEC Division of the Loyalty Fund.

Lynne and Richard Flood Elizabeth '56 and William Ford Karen and Greg Forman Margot Strauss Freudenberg Henri and Palmer Gaillard Fielding '66 and Harold Gallivan Lois '67 and Carl Ganner Robin M. Garner Linda and Charles Garrett Harriet '73 and Stephen Gatter Elizabeth F. Gay '83 Francie '63 and Charles Geer Cowles Gilchrist '01 Joseph Giles Marcia Daly Gladstone '49 Annette Goldberg Helen '74 and Ted Gordon Terri '85 and John Gouldman Sarah '67 and John Graham Polly '59 and Barry Grey Kitty S. Griffith '60 and Mike Healy

Lizzy '86 and David Grubbs Marguerite Valk Gussenhoven '37 Nancy '67 and Paul Hadley Barbara '68 and Richard Hagerty Madge '78 and James Hallett Julia K. Hammer Judy Steidinger Hamre '53 Claudia '77 and Haydon Hapak Lynnie and Frank Harper Eleanor '70 and Robert Harrell Jerry Harris '34 Melissa M. Harrison Virginia '78 and R. Lane Harrison Jane M. Hassell '78 and Benjamin Ortega Claudia '81 and Jack Hawkins Caroline '51 and Kent Haydock Ann '52 and Robert Hayes Fred Hecker Frances Jenkins Henderson '45 Peggy '49 and Ralph Hendricks 62

Emmie '92 and Clay Hershey Emily Jenkins Hindman '54 Francess '75 and David Hogan Maggie A. Holbrook '91 Jenny '98 and Trey Honeycutt Lavinia '77 and Samuel Howell Sally '61 and Charles Hubbard Gay '46 and Robert Huffman Caroline Huggins '65 Christine R. Hunt '04 Douschka Thach Hutto '55 Louis A. Jenkins Beverly '74 and Joseph Johnson Elizabeth W. Johnson '95 Laura '92 and Kirk Johnson Bee and Stephen Jones Jane Karesh '71 Charlot and Stanley Karesh Betsy '91 and John Kennedy Ann Doscher Kepley '57 Maria '56 and Richard Kiel

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Sandra and Shawn Smith Virginia G. Smith Ginny L. Snipes '73 Gina '87 and Billy Snyder Susalee '83 and Leigh Spruill Peggy '68 and James Stallworth Anne '96 and Leon Stavrinakis Kate S. Stillman '73 Susan '70 and Jerry Stilwell Cordelia '43 and William Stites Shirley and Jim Stowe Lisa '91 and Brandon Strauss Anne Bergin and Fred Stribling Angela and Scott Sullivan Carolyn '79 and Kenneth Swan Lee and Tommy Tamblyn Christa '57 and Harry Tear Margaret and Thomas Tenney Betty Hays Terry '53 Dorothy '92 and Mikell Thaxton Lavinia Mikell Thaxton '62 Judy Young-Thayer '53 and Henry Thayer Ann '78 and John Thomas Kim and Chuck Thomas Rai '70 and Thomas Thompson Thomas E. Thornhill Judy '69 and Terry Tindel Shavaun '43 and Henry Towers Coco '86 and Dan Tyburski Dr. and Mrs. Charles Upshaw Jana and Thomas Upshaw Sally '38 and Bill Van Allen Dana and Mark Van Hook Debbie and Rick Vaughn Rachel A. Venezian '90 and Robert S. Howell Marcia Bonica and James Vincent Heidi and Joe Walker Mary '64 and Stephen Walker Anne '79 and Scott Wallace Page and Tim Walter Louisa '83 and William Walters Julia Wannamaker '83 and Steve Aghazadeh Sharon and David Ward Amelia S. Waring '00 Helen '58 and Wyly Watson Katesy M. Watson '81 Mary B. Webb '76 Libby and John Weeks Carol A. Wellein Judy and Bill Werrell Caroline '89 and Willie West Anne '73 and Christian Weston Beth '93 and Tommy Wheeler Emily Whaley Whipple '57 Joyce and Fred Wichmann

Kristin and John Wilderman Miriam and Lide Williams Elizabeth S. Williams '34 Kay M. Williams Melissa '79 and Bruce Williams Elizabeth '63 and Jerry Witt Alston '59 and Allen Wolf Joya '83 and Matthew Wolf Martha Mohl Wolf '56 Sarah '45 and William Wright Sherry and James Yanney Judith and John Yarbrough Deborah A. Younger Sarah and Michael Zervos Anonymous (10)

Friends $1 - $99 Nancy '86 and Jim Abercrombie Julie Welch Acker '74 Loretta and Peter Alexandre Joanie '58 and John Algar Barbara and Tim Allega Lara L. Allison '86 and Perry Jameson Sarah G. Anderson '64 and Paul Cruise Adrianne and Charles Banks Kathy and Mike Barton Josie '67 and Frank Beadle Morgan '96 and Casey Bearsch Laura Dukes Beck '89 Fran '67 and Chuck Bennett Jane '68 and Lester Bergen Randolph '57 and Robert Berretta Helen Read Bertrand '73 Marguerite '49 and Jerome Bishop Reecie '60 and Jerry Blackburn Rosie '45 and Grant Blankin Ellen Munt Bloxsom '68 Cathy Rumble Boatwright '73 Lizzie '94 and David Bond Wanda and Ronnie Bostain Amy Worthington Boucher '73 Sara '68 and Jeff Bowen Elizabeth '63 and Robert Bowles Rosie '58 and Welbourne Bradham Connie '66 and John Brady Rosemary '47 and Owen Braun Gabriella R. Brown '97 Tina '43 and Joseph Bruder Marilyn M. Buist '77 Diane '61 and Stanley Byers Catherine '77 and Robert Byrd Liza '96 and Jonathan Calder Amanda and Paul Callander Lauren A. Camp '99 61

Eliza '00 and Josh Cantwell Virginia Schreiner Carey '39 Michael Carnegie Amy L. Case Missy Roper Cashman '67 and John T. Clemens Jo '52 and William Cawley Nena and Themy Chakeris Allison T. Chamberlain '00 Camille and David Chamberlain Mary '61 and Eason Chapman Betty '54 and Henry Clark Ruthie '72 and Preston Clark Elizabeth L. Cleveland '67 Clare H. Cochran '77 Martha and Furman Cole Stephanie '80 and Michael Collett Etta '90 and Timothy Collins Etta and Tommy Connolly Sarah and Chris Corley Marty '62 and Charles Cornwell Ashley E. Costa '99 Molly '87 and Steven Craig Jane and Bill Craver Carolyn Halloran Cunha '58 Betty '48 and Olgard Dabbert Lisa '78 and Mike Daly Surada '63 and Wade Dansby Sarah '91 and Ted Danser Hunter '95 and William Dawson Linda '58 and Kelly De Loache Allison B. deBrux '91 Elizabeth Applegate Dieck '88 Nancy and Patrick Diehl Peggy G. Dillard '53 Elsa Dixon Anne Koster Donato '40 Sally I. Dorwart Marley '68 and Frank Drayton Elizabeth '86 and Daniel Duggan Barri '73 and David Dupre Kay '58 and Henry DuRant Treva and Lanier Eason Sue Estey Edgerly '43 Tiffany '92 and John Carter Ellington Phoebe Elliott Susannah and Jeff Elliott Pam '45 and Walter Ellis Julie and Ken Ervin Suzanne '84 and Kevin Ewen Terry '64 and Marc Fairman Kathryn and Mark Feldmann Adele Fenner Becky '84 and Edward Fenno Brenda '56 and Burton Fine Amy L. Finkbine Caroline '93 and Jeffrey Fitzgerald

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Mary Lee Renken, Chair of the EEC Division of the Loyalty Fund.

Lynne and Richard Flood Elizabeth '56 and William Ford Karen and Greg Forman Margot Strauss Freudenberg Henri and Palmer Gaillard Fielding '66 and Harold Gallivan Lois '67 and Carl Ganner Robin M. Garner Linda and Charles Garrett Harriet '73 and Stephen Gatter Elizabeth F. Gay '83 Francie '63 and Charles Geer Cowles Gilchrist '01 Joseph Giles Marcia Daly Gladstone '49 Annette Goldberg Helen '74 and Ted Gordon Terri '85 and John Gouldman Sarah '67 and John Graham Polly '59 and Barry Grey Kitty S. Griffith '60 and Mike Healy

Lizzy '86 and David Grubbs Marguerite Valk Gussenhoven '37 Nancy '67 and Paul Hadley Barbara '68 and Richard Hagerty Madge '78 and James Hallett Julia K. Hammer Judy Steidinger Hamre '53 Claudia '77 and Haydon Hapak Lynnie and Frank Harper Eleanor '70 and Robert Harrell Jerry Harris '34 Melissa M. Harrison Virginia '78 and R. Lane Harrison Jane M. Hassell '78 and Benjamin Ortega Claudia '81 and Jack Hawkins Caroline '51 and Kent Haydock Ann '52 and Robert Hayes Fred Hecker Frances Jenkins Henderson '45 Peggy '49 and Ralph Hendricks 62

Emmie '92 and Clay Hershey Emily Jenkins Hindman '54 Francess '75 and David Hogan Maggie A. Holbrook '91 Jenny '98 and Trey Honeycutt Lavinia '77 and Samuel Howell Sally '61 and Charles Hubbard Gay '46 and Robert Huffman Caroline Huggins '65 Christine R. Hunt '04 Douschka Thach Hutto '55 Louis A. Jenkins Beverly '74 and Joseph Johnson Elizabeth W. Johnson '95 Laura '92 and Kirk Johnson Bee and Stephen Jones Jane Karesh '71 Charlot and Stanley Karesh Betsy '91 and John Kennedy Ann Doscher Kepley '57 Maria '56 and Richard Kiel

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Virginia '98 and Zachary King Andrea L. Kutilek Judy '49 and Gerald La Marque Carol '73 and Dale Lane Lilla A. Lane '01 Kate D. Latimer '05 Kate and David Latimer Joyce and Lawrence Laval Dottie '60 and Chisolm Leonard Caroline C. Lesesne '83 Alice and Abner Levkoff Neltie '53 and Robert Linker Sarah '81 and David Lockett Debbie '69 and James Lockwood Terry '49 and Walter Lougheed Joanie B. Lucas '70 Lindsay R. Lyman '00 Jeanne '49 and Charles MacDonald Frances '74 and John Magee Joy '75 and Alfred Marshall Lisa '60 and William Martin Christine and Shaun McCrery Gloria and Arthur McDonald Susan '66 and Tim McMahon Laura '92 and Pierce McNair Lisa '86 and Kenny McNamara Cynnie Schoen McNaughten '45 George Perrotta and Diana Medlin Jeanne '74 and Steve Meyers Ben Middleton Sally '54 and Charles Mizelle Kara '86 and Jay Montgomery Dargan F. Moore '58 Gaby Morandiere '58 Francie '71 and Russ Morrison Felicia and William Morrison Frances and Leonard Moss Michael J. Mrlik Nancy J. Muller '71 and Warren Mersereau Shirley Orvin Munn '53 Nancy '86 and Michael Musgrove Catherine and John Neel Jane Neill Sybil and Michael Nelson Jane and Bernie Nettles Anne '62 and Lemuel Norrell Claire '49 and Maurice Nussbaum Kelli M. O'Malley '88 Sonya Pettersen O'Malley '58 Kimberly O'Quinn '86 Grace and Damon Ormsby Mildred and Michael O'Shaughnessy Barbara '46 and Francis Packer Viju Padmanabhan and Gautham Suresh Fran and Charles Parsons Doug R. Patrick

May '72 and Tom Peach Midge Midyette Peery '59 Amie Pierce Betsy S. Pilcher Christie Pirrung '70 M. Anne Pitcher '78 and Martin Murray Melanie and Daniel Powell Sanna '73 and Kent Prause Joye '48 and William Pregnall Michael W. Prystowsky Sally Means Quantz '64 Polly P. Rainey Rachel M. Raisin '37 J. Vitre Ravenel '95 Judi '62 and Boyton Rawlings Stanley '64 and Ralph Reahard Beth R. Redding '98 Dorothy Jane Reeder '61 Mimi Bailes Reese '60 Joyce '51 and Clark Remsburg Rhoda '58 and Charles Reyner Toni and Cheshire Rhett Katye P. Rhett '01 Tiffany M. Rice Evelyn W. Richards '82 Louisa '60 and Daniel Riddick Jan '54 and Philip Roberts Kate Rodriguez '86 and Christian Hummel Mary Lynn Stoddard Roes '49 Rachel Rooke '98 Miriam '63 and Jeffrey Rosenblum Libby and Dan Russler Rindy and Sean Ryan Betty '40 and Alfred Sams Peggy Pringle Schachte '64 and Hal Currey Kerry Sawyer Schutz '95 Mary and Dickie Schweers Sue Thompson Sedgwick '58 Stephanie '92 and John Shackelford Elizabeth '83 and Kevin Sheehan Sam Sheffer Susan G. Sheffield '88 Marcia D. Sherman Joann and Mitchell Sherman Becky K. Shrum '89 Hazel and Lonnie Shull Judy and Martin Simmons Felicia '90 and Perry Skoglund Franny '80 and Brian Slay Ralph Smalls Beth '85 and Samuel Smith Kelly E. Smith Martha J. Smith* Sylvia F. Smith Callie and Walter Smith 63

Laura '91 and Paul Spriggs Jacqueline R. Stackhouse '50 Pat Dingee Stancel '64 Mary '78 and Tommy Stone Sarah '48 and Frank Strait Susie '90 and Gregory Sutton Ginny Parker Tate '63 Nancy '86 and John Taylor Shana R. Taylor Sally '67 and John Templeton Elizabeth '83 and Joseph Thomas Kim '89 and Dave Thomason Frances Thornhill '43 Mary E. Tinkler '98 Sara '48 and Terry Townsend Mally '61 and Raymond Trzeciak Martha '58 and William Tucker Janice M. Ulmer Sarah E. Venezian '88 and Brian C. Malone Harriet '50 and George Walker Anne H. Wall Martha '89 and Brad Wallace Nancy '77 and Ken Warren Doe '44 and John Warren Kathy O. Weatherford Mary Louis Stevens Webb '45 Lucile M. Wehman-Dinge '59 Pat West '64 Frances '75 and Doug Westbrook Heidi '73 and John Whaley Jackie and Steve Whelan Henny '72 and John Whelchel Amy '77 and John Whitsitt Lib R. Williams '45 Ellen T. Willingham '67 Elizabeth '89 and Gardiner Willis Lisa and Fraser Wilson Robin Winfree '70 and Mark Andrew Kelly and Jeremy Wood Sylvia '72 and Robert Wood Vereen '78 and Madison Woodward Beautsie '63 and Fred Zahrn Allison M. Zimmerman Anonymous (17) *deceased

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Marcia Alfaro, Chair of the Lower School Division of the Loyalty Fund.

Loyalty Fund/ Unrestricted Organizations The Albert Sottile Foundation Altria Group, Inc. Angler's Mini-Mart, Inc. Ashley Hall Class of 2005 Ashley Hall Class of 2007 Bleecker Law Firm Blue Collar Graphix, Inc. The Butterfly Flower Shop Charleston Jewish Federation The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee from the Martha R. Ingram Advised Fund Costume Craze DFA Publishing and Consulting, LLC Dixie Furniture Company Exit Realty of the Carolinas Eye on Eyes General Mills Box Tops for Education Global Impact

Harris Teeter, Inc. Hewitt Realty Company, LLC Howard Head Family Foundation Ideal Marketing Group, Inc. Louise M. Stelling Charitable Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Lowcountry Women's Specialists MasterCard International Matching Gifts Program The May Department Stores Company Foundation MeadWestvaco Foundation Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. MikeJules, INC. Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation MPR Properties LLC Murrill Foundation Inc. Nancy Needle Mendelson Best Friend Endowment National Heritage Foundation/Henggeler Rowland Family Foundation 64

Palmer Home Bed & Breakfast, LLC Pate Properties Pfizer Inc. Poston Family Fund of the Central Carolina Community Foundation Publix Super Markets, Inc. RBC Centura Employee Gift Matching Program Rhett Family Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation The Steven Bailey Company Synagogue Emanu-El Target Take Charge of Education Thornhill Charities Fund of Coastal Community Foundation Under The Sun LTD, Inc. United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Virginia '98 and Zachary King Andrea L. Kutilek Judy '49 and Gerald La Marque Carol '73 and Dale Lane Lilla A. Lane '01 Kate D. Latimer '05 Kate and David Latimer Joyce and Lawrence Laval Dottie '60 and Chisolm Leonard Caroline C. Lesesne '83 Alice and Abner Levkoff Neltie '53 and Robert Linker Sarah '81 and David Lockett Debbie '69 and James Lockwood Terry '49 and Walter Lougheed Joanie B. Lucas '70 Lindsay R. Lyman '00 Jeanne '49 and Charles MacDonald Frances '74 and John Magee Joy '75 and Alfred Marshall Lisa '60 and William Martin Christine and Shaun McCrery Gloria and Arthur McDonald Susan '66 and Tim McMahon Laura '92 and Pierce McNair Lisa '86 and Kenny McNamara Cynnie Schoen McNaughten '45 George Perrotta and Diana Medlin Jeanne '74 and Steve Meyers Ben Middleton Sally '54 and Charles Mizelle Kara '86 and Jay Montgomery Dargan F. Moore '58 Gaby Morandiere '58 Francie '71 and Russ Morrison Felicia and William Morrison Frances and Leonard Moss Michael J. Mrlik Nancy J. Muller '71 and Warren Mersereau Shirley Orvin Munn '53 Nancy '86 and Michael Musgrove Catherine and John Neel Jane Neill Sybil and Michael Nelson Jane and Bernie Nettles Anne '62 and Lemuel Norrell Claire '49 and Maurice Nussbaum Kelli M. O'Malley '88 Sonya Pettersen O'Malley '58 Kimberly O'Quinn '86 Grace and Damon Ormsby Mildred and Michael O'Shaughnessy Barbara '46 and Francis Packer Viju Padmanabhan and Gautham Suresh Fran and Charles Parsons Doug R. Patrick

May '72 and Tom Peach Midge Midyette Peery '59 Amie Pierce Betsy S. Pilcher Christie Pirrung '70 M. Anne Pitcher '78 and Martin Murray Melanie and Daniel Powell Sanna '73 and Kent Prause Joye '48 and William Pregnall Michael W. Prystowsky Sally Means Quantz '64 Polly P. Rainey Rachel M. Raisin '37 J. Vitre Ravenel '95 Judi '62 and Boyton Rawlings Stanley '64 and Ralph Reahard Beth R. Redding '98 Dorothy Jane Reeder '61 Mimi Bailes Reese '60 Joyce '51 and Clark Remsburg Rhoda '58 and Charles Reyner Toni and Cheshire Rhett Katye P. Rhett '01 Tiffany M. Rice Evelyn W. Richards '82 Louisa '60 and Daniel Riddick Jan '54 and Philip Roberts Kate Rodriguez '86 and Christian Hummel Mary Lynn Stoddard Roes '49 Rachel Rooke '98 Miriam '63 and Jeffrey Rosenblum Libby and Dan Russler Rindy and Sean Ryan Betty '40 and Alfred Sams Peggy Pringle Schachte '64 and Hal Currey Kerry Sawyer Schutz '95 Mary and Dickie Schweers Sue Thompson Sedgwick '58 Stephanie '92 and John Shackelford Elizabeth '83 and Kevin Sheehan Sam Sheffer Susan G. Sheffield '88 Marcia D. Sherman Joann and Mitchell Sherman Becky K. Shrum '89 Hazel and Lonnie Shull Judy and Martin Simmons Felicia '90 and Perry Skoglund Franny '80 and Brian Slay Ralph Smalls Beth '85 and Samuel Smith Kelly E. Smith Martha J. Smith* Sylvia F. Smith Callie and Walter Smith 63

Laura '91 and Paul Spriggs Jacqueline R. Stackhouse '50 Pat Dingee Stancel '64 Mary '78 and Tommy Stone Sarah '48 and Frank Strait Susie '90 and Gregory Sutton Ginny Parker Tate '63 Nancy '86 and John Taylor Shana R. Taylor Sally '67 and John Templeton Elizabeth '83 and Joseph Thomas Kim '89 and Dave Thomason Frances Thornhill '43 Mary E. Tinkler '98 Sara '48 and Terry Townsend Mally '61 and Raymond Trzeciak Martha '58 and William Tucker Janice M. Ulmer Sarah E. Venezian '88 and Brian C. Malone Harriet '50 and George Walker Anne H. Wall Martha '89 and Brad Wallace Nancy '77 and Ken Warren Doe '44 and John Warren Kathy O. Weatherford Mary Louis Stevens Webb '45 Lucile M. Wehman-Dinge '59 Pat West '64 Frances '75 and Doug Westbrook Heidi '73 and John Whaley Jackie and Steve Whelan Henny '72 and John Whelchel Amy '77 and John Whitsitt Lib R. Williams '45 Ellen T. Willingham '67 Elizabeth '89 and Gardiner Willis Lisa and Fraser Wilson Robin Winfree '70 and Mark Andrew Kelly and Jeremy Wood Sylvia '72 and Robert Wood Vereen '78 and Madison Woodward Beautsie '63 and Fred Zahrn Allison M. Zimmerman Anonymous (17) *deceased

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Marcia Alfaro, Chair of the Lower School Division of the Loyalty Fund.

Loyalty Fund/ Unrestricted Organizations The Albert Sottile Foundation Altria Group, Inc. Angler's Mini-Mart, Inc. Ashley Hall Class of 2005 Ashley Hall Class of 2007 Bleecker Law Firm Blue Collar Graphix, Inc. The Butterfly Flower Shop Charleston Jewish Federation The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee from the Martha R. Ingram Advised Fund Costume Craze DFA Publishing and Consulting, LLC Dixie Furniture Company Exit Realty of the Carolinas Eye on Eyes General Mills Box Tops for Education Global Impact

Harris Teeter, Inc. Hewitt Realty Company, LLC Howard Head Family Foundation Ideal Marketing Group, Inc. Louise M. Stelling Charitable Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Lowcountry Women's Specialists MasterCard International Matching Gifts Program The May Department Stores Company Foundation MeadWestvaco Foundation Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. MikeJules, INC. Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation MPR Properties LLC Murrill Foundation Inc. Nancy Needle Mendelson Best Friend Endowment National Heritage Foundation/Henggeler Rowland Family Foundation 64

Palmer Home Bed & Breakfast, LLC Pate Properties Pfizer Inc. Poston Family Fund of the Central Carolina Community Foundation Publix Super Markets, Inc. RBC Centura Employee Gift Matching Program Rhett Family Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation The Steven Bailey Company Synagogue Emanu-El Target Take Charge of Education Thornhill Charities Fund of Coastal Community Foundation Under The Sun LTD, Inc. United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Restricted Giving $25,000 and above

Up to $999

Ashley Hall Parents Association Croft and Hugh Lane

N. Elizabeth Allen '03 Ashley Hall Class of 2009 Ashley Hall Class of 2010 Ashley Hall Class of 2011 Ashley Hall Class of 2012 Ashley Hall Middle School Student Council Elizabeth C. Coleman '96 Anne and Walker Coleman Anne '71 and Edward Daniell Mrs. J. H. Davis, Jr. Betty '72 and Trace Devanny Deanne Lucas Doscher '79 Furman University Jo E. Hancuff Joanne '81 and Mark Huntington Ginger and Jim Levinson Mary and John McCants Escrow Fund Mary '79 and John McCants MeadWestvaco Foundation Anne Ford Melton '53 Joyce and Walter Newman Fran and Charles Parsons Ellen and Andrew Patterson Carolyn Epperly and Mike Robinson Judy Webber Ross '53 Mary and Dickie Schweers South Carolina Council on Economic Education Thomas Wright Asset Management, Inc. Linda and Ron Torezan Randy Walker Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program

$10,000 - $24,999 John M. Rivers, Jr. Foundation, Inc. John M. Rivers The Sea Island Foundation Mela '67 and Paul Haklisch Anonymous (3)

$5,000 - $9,999 Ashley Hall Alumnae Association The Dr. William H. Huger Trust Scholarship Chad H. Drayton Marion '83 and Joe Gilchrist Neyle and Banks Wannamaker Helen '81 and Burrow Hill Donna and Buckey Waters

$1,000 - $4,999 Marcia and Virgil Alfaro Ashley Hall Class of 2006 Bakker Family Fund of The Coastal Community Foundation Katy E. Bakker '03 Mrs. Lloyd G. Bowers '38 Diane and Robert Carr Emily D. Friedman '72 Nancy Hawk Celeste and Gedney Howe Katherine Adele Dunn Watson Scholarship Endowment at the Coastal Community Foundation Helen '58 and Wyly Watson Margaret and Ian MacDonald Macula Consultants, LLC Merlee A. Madren '56 Martha Gregg Price '60 Dee and Mac Rhodes Barbara and J. Conrad Zimmerman, Jr.

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Matching Gift Companies

Gifts-In-Kind

Altria Group, Inc. Bank of America Matching Gifts Program The Bank of South Carolina BellSouth Corporation Colgate-Palmolive Company Dixie Furniture Company Global Impact MasterCard International Matching Gifts Program The May Department Stores Company Foundation MeadWestvaco Foundation Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation Pepsi Bottling Group Foundation, Inc. Pfizer Inc. Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program RBC Centura Employee Gift Matching Program The UBS Foundation USA Matching Gift Program Wachovia Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program

Nada S. Arnold Georgia and John Darby Mary Ann and Henry Hay Hay Tire Laura Wichmann Hipp and Preston Hipp Caroline and Philip Horn Hughes Lumber & Building Supply Keystone Concrete Services, Inc. Catherine P. McEaddy '90 Ocean Boulevard Properties Piggly Wiggly The Beach Company Three Oaks Contractors, Inc. Julie '83 and Greg Walters Martha '82 and John Walters Jennifer T. Wood Jeremy A. Wood Sarah and Michael Zervos Anonymous

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ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Restricted Giving $25,000 and above

Up to $999

Ashley Hall Parents Association Croft and Hugh Lane

N. Elizabeth Allen '03 Ashley Hall Class of 2009 Ashley Hall Class of 2010 Ashley Hall Class of 2011 Ashley Hall Class of 2012 Ashley Hall Middle School Student Council Elizabeth C. Coleman '96 Anne and Walker Coleman Anne '71 and Edward Daniell Mrs. J. H. Davis, Jr. Betty '72 and Trace Devanny Deanne Lucas Doscher '79 Furman University Jo E. Hancuff Joanne '81 and Mark Huntington Ginger and Jim Levinson Mary and John McCants Escrow Fund Mary '79 and John McCants MeadWestvaco Foundation Anne Ford Melton '53 Joyce and Walter Newman Fran and Charles Parsons Ellen and Andrew Patterson Carolyn Epperly and Mike Robinson Judy Webber Ross '53 Mary and Dickie Schweers South Carolina Council on Economic Education Thomas Wright Asset Management, Inc. Linda and Ron Torezan Randy Walker Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program

$10,000 - $24,999 John M. Rivers, Jr. Foundation, Inc. John M. Rivers The Sea Island Foundation Mela '67 and Paul Haklisch Anonymous (3)

$5,000 - $9,999 Ashley Hall Alumnae Association The Dr. William H. Huger Trust Scholarship Chad H. Drayton Marion '83 and Joe Gilchrist Neyle and Banks Wannamaker Helen '81 and Burrow Hill Donna and Buckey Waters

$1,000 - $4,999 Marcia and Virgil Alfaro Ashley Hall Class of 2006 Bakker Family Fund of The Coastal Community Foundation Katy E. Bakker '03 Mrs. Lloyd G. Bowers '38 Diane and Robert Carr Emily D. Friedman '72 Nancy Hawk Celeste and Gedney Howe Katherine Adele Dunn Watson Scholarship Endowment at the Coastal Community Foundation Helen '58 and Wyly Watson Margaret and Ian MacDonald Macula Consultants, LLC Merlee A. Madren '56 Martha Gregg Price '60 Dee and Mac Rhodes Barbara and J. Conrad Zimmerman, Jr.

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Matching Gift Companies

Gifts-In-Kind

Altria Group, Inc. Bank of America Matching Gifts Program The Bank of South Carolina BellSouth Corporation Colgate-Palmolive Company Dixie Furniture Company Global Impact MasterCard International Matching Gifts Program The May Department Stores Company Foundation MeadWestvaco Foundation Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation Pepsi Bottling Group Foundation, Inc. Pfizer Inc. Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program RBC Centura Employee Gift Matching Program The UBS Foundation USA Matching Gift Program Wachovia Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program

Nada S. Arnold Georgia and John Darby Mary Ann and Henry Hay Hay Tire Laura Wichmann Hipp and Preston Hipp Caroline and Philip Horn Hughes Lumber & Building Supply Keystone Concrete Services, Inc. Catherine P. McEaddy '90 Ocean Boulevard Properties Piggly Wiggly The Beach Company Three Oaks Contractors, Inc. Julie '83 and Greg Walters Martha '82 and John Walters Jennifer T. Wood Jeremy A. Wood Sarah and Michael Zervos Anonymous

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ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Reunion Giving

Loyalty Fund Parent Participation

A

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Top 5 Classes 100% 86.49% 80% 76.47% 65.96%

60%

63.27%

61.82%

40% was Jamye Horres Hurteau ’91 and for the Class of 1981, Helen Turner Hill ‘81. During her acceptance Helen surprised Head of School, Jill Muti by making her an honorary member of the Ashley Hall Class of 1981!

Ashley Hall is extremely grateful to our reunion classes for their generosity, our reunion volunteers for their time and efforts on behalf of this important campaign and all alumnae for their continued commitment to the school!

20%

2009

2012

2006

2010

2007

50.00%

50.00%

1958

1983

Loyalty Fund Alumnae Participation

Alumnae Top 5 Class Gifts

Top 5 Classes

$16,050

100%

$12,005

80% $12,665

$16,299

$20,250

lumnae Weekend is an Ashley Hall tradition. It is a time for the school to celebrate alumnae achievements as once familiar faces reconnect to the campus, gather with friends and strengthen their pride in Ashley Hall. Part of the traditional celebration for the quinquennial reunion classes has become the reunion gift campaign. These campaigns provide an opportunity for reunion classes to have an immediate impact on Ashley Hall and its current students. They also encourage class participation and gift upgrades. Reunion gift initiatives can spark and renew class spirit; determined efforts by reunion class volunteers have spurred classes on to new records of giving.

The Class of 1953 began the reunion giving tradition in 2003 as a special effort to honor their 50th anniversary and it’s grown bigger every year since. The philanthropic impact of Ashley Hall’s reunion class giving is considerable. Reunion class giving now accounts for approximately 40 percent of all alumnae giving every year, even though alumnae in these same reunion classes are only 20 percent of Ashley Hall’s overall alumnae population.

Expanded and blueprinted by the Classes of 1954 and 1979 in 2004, the reunion giving tradition blossomed in its second year and grew to a full challenge for each of the ten reunion classes in 2005. That year the Class of 1970 led the challenge by raising over $35,000. It was official: the reunion giving challenge was a hit. Ann Dibble ’70, who led the charge for her class, acted as the 2006 Reunion Giving Chair and helped to recruit volunteers and focus their efforts to continue the new tradition.

This year, the Class of 1981, celebrating it 25th reunion, found the gauntlet thrown to them and rose to the challenge with pride. Class Chairs Francis Buist Byars, Helen Turner Hill, Marshall Ann Thomas Lynch, Kathryn Pearce Phillips, and Nella Barkley Schools rallied their classmates with calls, visits, letters and emails. Their efforts paid off as the Class of 1981 raised nearly $25,000 in generous support for the school.

The Class of 1991 focused its efforts on participation.

Class leaders Jamye Horres Hurteau and Louisa Ravenel Parsell were determined to rally their small class of 28 to reconnect. They decided to reach each of their classmates by phone to encourage their participation in their reunion giving effort and to motivate them to attend the reunion. Their determination was met with success as an astounding 73 percent of their classmates made a gift to support the school, many who had not made a gift in years.

At the Alumnae Awards Luncheon the classes were presented with the Class of 1953’s Awards, engraved silver bowls, as recognition of their efforts. Accepting for the Class of 1991

72.73% 60%

63.16%

62.96%

40%

20%

1981 1967

1979

1983

1976

1991

1978

1986 68

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Reunion Giving

Loyalty Fund Parent Participation

A

67

Top 5 Classes 100% 86.49% 80% 76.47% 65.96%

60%

63.27%

61.82%

40% was Jamye Horres Hurteau ’91 and for the Class of 1981, Helen Turner Hill ‘81. During her acceptance Helen surprised Head of School, Jill Muti by making her an honorary member of the Ashley Hall Class of 1981!

Ashley Hall is extremely grateful to our reunion classes for their generosity, our reunion volunteers for their time and efforts on behalf of this important campaign and all alumnae for their continued commitment to the school!

20%

2009

2012

2006

2010

2007

50.00%

50.00%

1958

1983

Loyalty Fund Alumnae Participation

Alumnae Top 5 Class Gifts

Top 5 Classes

$16,050

100%

$12,005

80% $12,665

$16,299

$20,250

lumnae Weekend is an Ashley Hall tradition. It is a time for the school to celebrate alumnae achievements as once familiar faces reconnect to the campus, gather with friends and strengthen their pride in Ashley Hall. Part of the traditional celebration for the quinquennial reunion classes has become the reunion gift campaign. These campaigns provide an opportunity for reunion classes to have an immediate impact on Ashley Hall and its current students. They also encourage class participation and gift upgrades. Reunion gift initiatives can spark and renew class spirit; determined efforts by reunion class volunteers have spurred classes on to new records of giving.

The Class of 1953 began the reunion giving tradition in 2003 as a special effort to honor their 50th anniversary and it’s grown bigger every year since. The philanthropic impact of Ashley Hall’s reunion class giving is considerable. Reunion class giving now accounts for approximately 40 percent of all alumnae giving every year, even though alumnae in these same reunion classes are only 20 percent of Ashley Hall’s overall alumnae population.

Expanded and blueprinted by the Classes of 1954 and 1979 in 2004, the reunion giving tradition blossomed in its second year and grew to a full challenge for each of the ten reunion classes in 2005. That year the Class of 1970 led the challenge by raising over $35,000. It was official: the reunion giving challenge was a hit. Ann Dibble ’70, who led the charge for her class, acted as the 2006 Reunion Giving Chair and helped to recruit volunteers and focus their efforts to continue the new tradition.

This year, the Class of 1981, celebrating it 25th reunion, found the gauntlet thrown to them and rose to the challenge with pride. Class Chairs Francis Buist Byars, Helen Turner Hill, Marshall Ann Thomas Lynch, Kathryn Pearce Phillips, and Nella Barkley Schools rallied their classmates with calls, visits, letters and emails. Their efforts paid off as the Class of 1981 raised nearly $25,000 in generous support for the school.

The Class of 1991 focused its efforts on participation.

Class leaders Jamye Horres Hurteau and Louisa Ravenel Parsell were determined to rally their small class of 28 to reconnect. They decided to reach each of their classmates by phone to encourage their participation in their reunion giving effort and to motivate them to attend the reunion. Their determination was met with success as an astounding 73 percent of their classmates made a gift to support the school, many who had not made a gift in years.

At the Alumnae Awards Luncheon the classes were presented with the Class of 1953’s Awards, engraved silver bowls, as recognition of their efforts. Accepting for the Class of 1991

72.73% 60%

63.16%

62.96%

40%

20%

1981 1967

1979

1983

1976

1991

1978

1986 68

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Memorial Gifts Charles L. Allen Jean K. Allen W. Peter Beck Margaret and Ian MacDonald George W. Brumley Amy E. McKinney '03 Pam and Pat McKinney Sally A. McKinney '05 Helen P. Brumley Amy E. McKinney '03 Pam and Pat McKinney Sally A. McKinney '05 Julius E. Burges Croft and Hugh Lane Doris and Magnus Monsen Laura B. Carr '96 Diane and Robert Carr

In Memoriam

Julius E. Burges October 14, 1913 - June 27, 2006

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n June 27, 2006, Ashley Hall and the entire Charleston community paid last respects to our very special friend, parent of two Ashley Hall alumnae, past Trustee, and community leader, Julius E. Burges.

Mr. Burges generously supported and led Ashley Hall through several turbulent transitions and some challenging times. He served on the Board of Trustees of Ashley Hall as president and treasurer for 30 years. He was designated a Trustee-Emeritus and was a member of the McBee Society and Burges Auditorium is named in his honor.

Mr. Burges’ commitment to Ashley Hall was evident in his many years of service. Even after his retirement from the Board of Trustees after 30 years, he remained keenly interested in Ashley Hall for the rest of his life. He believed in Ashley Hall and the wonderful education it 69

afforded his daughters, Gene E. Burges ’64 and Judith C. Burges ’67. Gene Burges, said, “Father inspired us to do or be anything we wanted and he recognized that Ashley Hall gave us the tools to pursue our dreams and to be successful in what we chose. This was pretty radical thinking in those days. He credited Ashley Hall with many of our accomplishments.”

As a result of his leadership, Ashley Hall is a nationally recognized, independent college preparatory school for girls and young women. Mr. Burges’ continued support and involvement helped to create a long-term plan for Ashley Hall. His community service and involvement in other organizations in Charleston set an example for us all. The Ashley Hall family mourns the loss of an incredible leader and friend in Julius Burges.

Harriet Dotterer Carter '52 Barbara '54 and Archie Baker Mary and James Blacksher Calibre Systems, Inc. Betsy Gilbreth Clawson '55 Elizabeth and John Decker Barbara and John Decker Beth Carter Gibson Derrill '51 and Ben Hagood Pat '49 and John Jenkins Harry L. Johnson Dot '40 and Johnny Small Kathleen C. Sottile Patience Davies Walker '51

Margaret and Ian MacDonald Betsy and Wayne Moseley Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Frances H. Gay Lily Alterman Marsha and Doug Alterman Rosie Alterman Elizabeth J. Ashwood Charleston Area Federal Credit Union Mrs. Frank P. Copeland, Jr. Rosemary N. Hutto William D. Kay Margaret and Ian MacDonald David and Margaret McCormack Betsy and Wayne Moseley Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Lila Mae Salisbury Henley Croft and Hugh Lane Hazel Mead Herrin Margaret and Ian MacDonald Mary Gregorie Trott Jervey Charles H. Drayton Harry D. Jones Trish and Tommy Kirkland Margaret and Ian MacDonald Sonya Pettersen O'Malley '58 Thomas E. Thornhill Julie '83 and Greg Walters Hugh C. Lane, Sr. Melaina '73 and Clarence Pate Pate Properties

Robert S. Cathcart Margaret and Ian MacDonald

Amanda Rhame Laroche Anonymous

Harry Q. Clawson Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine '54

Richard Lewine Cynthia '57 and Charles Corley Croft and Hugh Lane Bobbie Gail '54 and Herb Rothschild Beverly Ann '54 and John Settle

Manuel S. Cunha Sonya Pettersen O'Malley '58 Mary Jervey Drayton '37 Charles H. Drayton Georgetta Duncan Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay

Cornelia W. Lowery Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay Ashley Martin Jean K. Allen 70

Ann L. Momeier Claudette and Bob Bell Anne Frances Bleecker '76 Bleecker Law Firm Gene E. Burges '64 and Louie Koester Judy C. Burges '67 Betsy '79 and John Cahill Croghan's Jewel Box Amanda '62 and Richard Dame Sarah '91 and Ted Danser Jackie '55 and John Dunbar Louise '78 and Penn Griffen Mariana '77 and David Hay Ann H. Hendrix '84 Grady H. Hendrix Julia A. Hendrix '80 Katharine Hendrix '81 Rosemary N. Hutto Trish and Tommy Kirkland Croft and Hugh Lane Nathalie '95 and Michael Lankford Daisy and Aaron Leland Margaret and Ian MacDonald David Metz Gerald Metz Barbara and John Metz Paul Metz Doris Strohmeyer Momeier '41 Eleanor '56 and Ben Moore Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Elise M. Rivers John M. Rivers Margaret and Thomas Tenney Thomas E. Thornhill Patience Davies Walker '51 Lucile H. Wehman Katherine L. Momeier '69 Julie '70 and Richard Cliff Margaret L. Gumb Margaret and Ian MacDonald Lucie '69 and Bobby Maguire Kitty A. Mitchell '69 Greta Momeier and Wesley Waters Rhonda and Walter Momeier Walter W. Momeier Aline Mason Smith '43 Mrs. J.H.E. Stelling '41 Angelynne '69 and Edward Tracy Mary Anne and Robert Weatherly Anonymous

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Memorial Gifts Charles L. Allen Jean K. Allen W. Peter Beck Margaret and Ian MacDonald George W. Brumley Amy E. McKinney '03 Pam and Pat McKinney Sally A. McKinney '05 Helen P. Brumley Amy E. McKinney '03 Pam and Pat McKinney Sally A. McKinney '05 Julius E. Burges Croft and Hugh Lane Doris and Magnus Monsen Laura B. Carr '96 Diane and Robert Carr

In Memoriam

Julius E. Burges October 14, 1913 - June 27, 2006

O

n June 27, 2006, Ashley Hall and the entire Charleston community paid last respects to our very special friend, parent of two Ashley Hall alumnae, past Trustee, and community leader, Julius E. Burges.

Mr. Burges generously supported and led Ashley Hall through several turbulent transitions and some challenging times. He served on the Board of Trustees of Ashley Hall as president and treasurer for 30 years. He was designated a Trustee-Emeritus and was a member of the McBee Society and Burges Auditorium is named in his honor.

Mr. Burges’ commitment to Ashley Hall was evident in his many years of service. Even after his retirement from the Board of Trustees after 30 years, he remained keenly interested in Ashley Hall for the rest of his life. He believed in Ashley Hall and the wonderful education it 69

afforded his daughters, Gene E. Burges ’64 and Judith C. Burges ’67. Gene Burges, said, “Father inspired us to do or be anything we wanted and he recognized that Ashley Hall gave us the tools to pursue our dreams and to be successful in what we chose. This was pretty radical thinking in those days. He credited Ashley Hall with many of our accomplishments.”

As a result of his leadership, Ashley Hall is a nationally recognized, independent college preparatory school for girls and young women. Mr. Burges’ continued support and involvement helped to create a long-term plan for Ashley Hall. His community service and involvement in other organizations in Charleston set an example for us all. The Ashley Hall family mourns the loss of an incredible leader and friend in Julius Burges.

Harriet Dotterer Carter '52 Barbara '54 and Archie Baker Mary and James Blacksher Calibre Systems, Inc. Betsy Gilbreth Clawson '55 Elizabeth and John Decker Barbara and John Decker Beth Carter Gibson Derrill '51 and Ben Hagood Pat '49 and John Jenkins Harry L. Johnson Dot '40 and Johnny Small Kathleen C. Sottile Patience Davies Walker '51

Margaret and Ian MacDonald Betsy and Wayne Moseley Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Frances H. Gay Lily Alterman Marsha and Doug Alterman Rosie Alterman Elizabeth J. Ashwood Charleston Area Federal Credit Union Mrs. Frank P. Copeland, Jr. Rosemary N. Hutto William D. Kay Margaret and Ian MacDonald David and Margaret McCormack Betsy and Wayne Moseley Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Lila Mae Salisbury Henley Croft and Hugh Lane Hazel Mead Herrin Margaret and Ian MacDonald Mary Gregorie Trott Jervey Charles H. Drayton Harry D. Jones Trish and Tommy Kirkland Margaret and Ian MacDonald Sonya Pettersen O'Malley '58 Thomas E. Thornhill Julie '83 and Greg Walters Hugh C. Lane, Sr. Melaina '73 and Clarence Pate Pate Properties

Robert S. Cathcart Margaret and Ian MacDonald

Amanda Rhame Laroche Anonymous

Harry Q. Clawson Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine '54

Richard Lewine Cynthia '57 and Charles Corley Croft and Hugh Lane Bobbie Gail '54 and Herb Rothschild Beverly Ann '54 and John Settle

Manuel S. Cunha Sonya Pettersen O'Malley '58 Mary Jervey Drayton '37 Charles H. Drayton Georgetta Duncan Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay

Cornelia W. Lowery Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay Ashley Martin Jean K. Allen 70

Ann L. Momeier Claudette and Bob Bell Anne Frances Bleecker '76 Bleecker Law Firm Gene E. Burges '64 and Louie Koester Judy C. Burges '67 Betsy '79 and John Cahill Croghan's Jewel Box Amanda '62 and Richard Dame Sarah '91 and Ted Danser Jackie '55 and John Dunbar Louise '78 and Penn Griffen Mariana '77 and David Hay Ann H. Hendrix '84 Grady H. Hendrix Julia A. Hendrix '80 Katharine Hendrix '81 Rosemary N. Hutto Trish and Tommy Kirkland Croft and Hugh Lane Nathalie '95 and Michael Lankford Daisy and Aaron Leland Margaret and Ian MacDonald David Metz Gerald Metz Barbara and John Metz Paul Metz Doris Strohmeyer Momeier '41 Eleanor '56 and Ben Moore Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Elise M. Rivers John M. Rivers Margaret and Thomas Tenney Thomas E. Thornhill Patience Davies Walker '51 Lucile H. Wehman Katherine L. Momeier '69 Julie '70 and Richard Cliff Margaret L. Gumb Margaret and Ian MacDonald Lucie '69 and Bobby Maguire Kitty A. Mitchell '69 Greta Momeier and Wesley Waters Rhonda and Walter Momeier Walter W. Momeier Aline Mason Smith '43 Mrs. J.H.E. Stelling '41 Angelynne '69 and Edward Tracy Mary Anne and Robert Weatherly Anonymous

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Barbara P. Norman Anonymous Ashton T. Phillips Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Surse Pierpoint Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay Carol Kunze Pinta '62 Anonymous Lisa Butt Pitts '79 Jenks McDowell Bailey '79 Cyndy Thompson Burris '79 Nancy Nuckles Colyar '79 Deanne Lucas Doscher '79 Wendy Garfinkel-Gold '79 Jeanne de Forest Hanahan '79 Jean Simpson Knowlton '79 Madeleine S. McGee '79

Howard H. Poston Molly V. Hamrick '06 Caroline and Philip Horn Amy E. McKinney '03 Pam and Pat McKinney Sally A. McKinney '05 Evelyn B. Price Martha Gregg Price '60 William H. Price Martha Gregg Price '60 Libba Barnett Pritchard '61 Sally '61 and Charles Hubbard Marie LaRoche Roberts Anonymous Mordenai Raisin Hirsch '34 Charlotte G. Roe Jackie '55 and John Dunbar Berta '78 and Robbie Freeman Jack Thomas Julie '83 and Greg Walters

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Lucinda Turner Caroline and John Chakeris Jackie '55 and John Dunbar Helen '81 and Burrow Hill Charlotte '89 and Gene Parrino Mary Neves '89 and Mikell Richards Clair '83 and Ric Webb Rutledge R. Webb Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay Margaret and Ian MacDonald Betsy and Wayne Moseley Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Constance M. Whelan Molly V. Hamrick '06

Honor Gifts Gail Townsend Bailey '63 Loretta and Peter Alexandre Eliza Hutto Cantwell '00 Lisa and Stan Blalock Patrick E. Diehl Judy and Bill Werrell Elsa Dixon Lisa and Stan Blalock Sally I. Dorwart Lisa and Stan Blalock Meyriel J. Edge Loretta and Peter Alexandre Susannah R. Elliott Loretta and Peter Alexandre Kennneth D. Ervin Lisa and Stan Blalock Kathryn M. Feldmann Judy and Bill Werrell Adele Fenner Lisa and Stan Blalock Robin M. Garner Loretta and Peter Alexandre Courtney M. Glassburn Joan and Chauncey Butler Donivon D. Glassburn Joan and Chauncey Butler Andrea and Vernon Glenn Phoebe Elliott Mary Catherine Groome Lisa and Stan Blalock Jane E. Hirsch '73 Anonymous Mordenai Hirsch '34 Anonymous

Fern Karesh Hurst '64 Charleston Jewish Federation Charlot and Stanley Karesh Emmye M. Johnston Judy and Bill Werrell Bee C. Jones Lisa and Stan Blalock Vicki L. Kainz Lisa and Stan Blalock Gwen Taylor Lapierre '62 Anonymous Joyce S. Laval Loretta and Peter Alexandre

Martha Elizabeth Rivers Peggy '68 and James Stallworth

Mary Ellen Zeigler MacGregor Anonymous Judy and Bill Werrell

Susan Hutto Robinson '68 Judy and Bill Werrell

Fred J. Martschink Patricia and Paul Sykes

Lois M. Ruggiero Loretta and Peter Alexandre

Dana Kendrick Mobley '66 Judy and Bill Werrell

Catherine A. Saunders Poston Family Fund of the Central Carolina Community Foundation Dorothy A. Poston

Sybil L. Nelson Judy and Bill Werrell

Suzanne C. Saunders Lisa and Stan Blalock

Kathy R. Paul '62 Anonymous Jane A. Pelland Loretta and Peter Alexandre Sharon B. Rains Caroline and John Chakeris Rachel M. Raisin '37 Anonymous Caroline R. Ravenel '10 Jean and Richard Ward Sara M. Ravenel '14 Jean and Richard Ward

Aaron M. Hurley Loretta and Peter Alexandre 71

Tiffany M. Rice Lisa and Stan Blalock

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Franny Rivers Slay '80 Lisa and Stan Blalock Kelly E. Smith Loretta and Peter Alexandre Deborah G. Vaughn Anonymous Carol A. Wellein Lisa and Stan Blalock Frankie Gay Westbrook '75 Loretta and Peter Alexandre

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Barbara P. Norman Anonymous Ashton T. Phillips Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Surse Pierpoint Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay Carol Kunze Pinta '62 Anonymous Lisa Butt Pitts '79 Jenks McDowell Bailey '79 Cyndy Thompson Burris '79 Nancy Nuckles Colyar '79 Deanne Lucas Doscher '79 Wendy Garfinkel-Gold '79 Jeanne de Forest Hanahan '79 Jean Simpson Knowlton '79 Madeleine S. McGee '79

Howard H. Poston Molly V. Hamrick '06 Caroline and Philip Horn Amy E. McKinney '03 Pam and Pat McKinney Sally A. McKinney '05 Evelyn B. Price Martha Gregg Price '60 William H. Price Martha Gregg Price '60 Libba Barnett Pritchard '61 Sally '61 and Charles Hubbard Marie LaRoche Roberts Anonymous Mordenai Raisin Hirsch '34 Charlotte G. Roe Jackie '55 and John Dunbar Berta '78 and Robbie Freeman Jack Thomas Julie '83 and Greg Walters

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Lucinda Turner Caroline and John Chakeris Jackie '55 and John Dunbar Helen '81 and Burrow Hill Charlotte '89 and Gene Parrino Mary Neves '89 and Mikell Richards Clair '83 and Ric Webb Rutledge R. Webb Croghan's Jewel Box Mariana '77 and David Hay Margaret and Ian MacDonald Betsy and Wayne Moseley Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel Constance M. Whelan Molly V. Hamrick '06

Honor Gifts Gail Townsend Bailey '63 Loretta and Peter Alexandre Eliza Hutto Cantwell '00 Lisa and Stan Blalock Patrick E. Diehl Judy and Bill Werrell Elsa Dixon Lisa and Stan Blalock Sally I. Dorwart Lisa and Stan Blalock Meyriel J. Edge Loretta and Peter Alexandre Susannah R. Elliott Loretta and Peter Alexandre Kennneth D. Ervin Lisa and Stan Blalock Kathryn M. Feldmann Judy and Bill Werrell Adele Fenner Lisa and Stan Blalock Robin M. Garner Loretta and Peter Alexandre Courtney M. Glassburn Joan and Chauncey Butler Donivon D. Glassburn Joan and Chauncey Butler Andrea and Vernon Glenn Phoebe Elliott Mary Catherine Groome Lisa and Stan Blalock Jane E. Hirsch '73 Anonymous Mordenai Hirsch '34 Anonymous

Fern Karesh Hurst '64 Charleston Jewish Federation Charlot and Stanley Karesh Emmye M. Johnston Judy and Bill Werrell Bee C. Jones Lisa and Stan Blalock Vicki L. Kainz Lisa and Stan Blalock Gwen Taylor Lapierre '62 Anonymous Joyce S. Laval Loretta and Peter Alexandre

Martha Elizabeth Rivers Peggy '68 and James Stallworth

Mary Ellen Zeigler MacGregor Anonymous Judy and Bill Werrell

Susan Hutto Robinson '68 Judy and Bill Werrell

Fred J. Martschink Patricia and Paul Sykes

Lois M. Ruggiero Loretta and Peter Alexandre

Dana Kendrick Mobley '66 Judy and Bill Werrell

Catherine A. Saunders Poston Family Fund of the Central Carolina Community Foundation Dorothy A. Poston

Sybil L. Nelson Judy and Bill Werrell

Suzanne C. Saunders Lisa and Stan Blalock

Kathy R. Paul '62 Anonymous Jane A. Pelland Loretta and Peter Alexandre Sharon B. Rains Caroline and John Chakeris Rachel M. Raisin '37 Anonymous Caroline R. Ravenel '10 Jean and Richard Ward Sara M. Ravenel '14 Jean and Richard Ward

Aaron M. Hurley Loretta and Peter Alexandre 71

Tiffany M. Rice Lisa and Stan Blalock

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Franny Rivers Slay '80 Lisa and Stan Blalock Kelly E. Smith Loretta and Peter Alexandre Deborah G. Vaughn Anonymous Carol A. Wellein Lisa and Stan Blalock Frankie Gay Westbrook '75 Loretta and Peter Alexandre

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Endowed Funds

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Donor Profile: Marion and Wayland H. Cato, Jr.

SCHOLARSHIP AND FACULTY SUPPORT Ashley Hall is honored when a family or individual establishes a permanent fund. The following is a list of funds that have been established over time. Funds are considered fully funded when they reach $100,000 or more. Thereafter, an average of 4.5% of the fund’s earnings may be spent annually in support of the fund’s purpose.

PARTIALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS:

FULLY-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS: Dorothy and Jack Rhodes Family Scholarship – Given to a qualified student new to independent schools during her high school years who demonstrates financial need.

Lane Family Scholarship – Awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement.

Laura Salmons Ragsdale Scholarship – In honor of Laura Salmons Ragsdale ’74. Given to a Middle or Upper School student who has a special interest and talent in the arts, preferably music.

Elizabeth Brown Scholarship – Assists with tuition throughout all grades

Margaret C. MacDonald Scholarship – Awarded to a student who demonstrates good citizenship and academic achievement.

Barbara Pierce Bush Scholarship – In honor of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush ’43. Awarded for academic achievement to students new to Upper School.

Laura Carr Memorial Scholarship – In honor of Laura Carr ’96. Given to a rising senior who exemplifies individuality, self-reliance, and strength of character.

Lucile Lebby Dwight Scholarship – In honor of Lucile Lebby Dwight ’11. Awarded to an Upper School student showing character, leadership, and scholarship.

Frené Haynes Scholarship – In honor of Frené Haynes ’88.

Recognizes talent in the arts, especially among members of minority populations.

Minority Scholarship - Assists with tuition throughout all grades.

The Marion and Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Scholarship Awarded to a qualified student who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.

OTHER ENDOWED FUNDS ENDOWMENT FOR FACULTY:

The Dr.William H. Huger Trust Scholarship -Given in Memory of Arthur Postell Jervey – Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, suitable scholarship, and admirable citizenship.

Distinguished Teachers ’ Fund – Intended to recognize department chairs. The income from the endowment will enhance salary, educational opportunities, and supportive technology in pursuit of the teacher’s professional development. The department chair will, in turn, lead and mentor faculty and inspire students.

Barbara Ann Huguenin Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a fifth grade student who lives up to her best andlooks for the best in her peers.

Faculty Compensation Fund – Created to enhance the school’s ability to improve compensation, which, in turn, will assist the school in teacher recruitment and retention.

Martha Hamilton Morgan History Award – Awarded to a rising junior or senior who is interested in history.

Baron and Dewar Holmes Enrichment Fund – Established to support professional development.

Caroline Pardue Scholarship – Awarded to a Middle or Upper School student exhibiting good citizenship.

Susan Taylor Wall Chair In History- Established by Susan Wall and her husband, Dr. Robert Wall, this fully endowed fund provides annual stipends to the History Department Chair and resources to support technology and professional development.

Mary Bissell McIver Thompson Award – In honor of Mary Bissell McIver Thompson ’28. Given to an Upper School student who demonstrates those ideals and principles that Miss McBee inculcated in her students.

Dana Mobley Award for Summer Enrichment Grants In honor of Dana Mobley, this Summer Enrichment Grant will provide endowed support for summer professional enrichment annually. Project proposals may range from personal development to travel to curricular work by individuals or groups at Ashley Hall.

Katherine Adele Dunn Watson Scholarship – Awarded to a promising student of good character who demonstrates financial need.

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ehind the elegant iron gates, the new Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Courtyard is a secure and convivial entry avenue for Ashley Hall students and visitors. It is a gathering place of benches and lush landscaping for students to reflect and study. And a beautiful courtyard perfectly proportioned to host intimate and festive alumnae gatherings. But it is so much more, for behind those gates is manifest the spirit of an alumna and her family who have dedicated their time and resources to providing opportunities for deserving students across the southeast and ensuring the preservation of tradition while allowing for future expansion.

As the campaign for our new Pardue Lower School was drawing to a close, one special alumna stepped forward to underwrite its success with a generous $500,000 commitment. Marion Rivers Cato ’61 and her husband Wayland recognized how vital the addition to Ashley Hall’s Lower School is to its future success. They also wanted to create the opportunity for a deserving student with financial need to attend Ashley Hall and reap the benefits of a top echelon college preparatory curriculum.

To this end, Marion and Wayland committed $250,000 of their $500,000 gift to endow, in perpetuity, the Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Scholarship. Their vision is to offer scholarships to students who give back to the community through volunteer service and who demonstrate academic merit as well as financial need.

The scholarship will be awarded to its inaugural recipient in 2009, the year of Ashley Hall’s Centennial.

“There are not words enough to express our thanks to Marion and Wayland,” said Head of School Jill Muti. “In this highly competitive education environment, we must be able to offer financial incentive if we are to continue to attract the best and brightest students to Ashley Hall. Their generous endowment improves our position tremendously. The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Scholarship will be vital in our campaign to draw the area’s finest

young scholars to our doors.”

“Wayland and I are thrilled to see all that is going on at Ashley Hall, ” said Marion. The school is dedicated to excellence and to producing young women who will be able to meet the great challenges ahead of them. And, besides the emphasis on academics and good citizenry, it is especially gratifying to us that there is also an importance placed on nurturing and appreciating the arts…which will always bring joy into a person’s life. It is a pleasure and privilege for Wayland and me to be able to make a contribution to Ashley Hall students. It is an especially wonderful association for us.”

The Catos have a long history of supporting education in the southeast. Their generosity to the University of North Carolina, The College of Charleston, and Converse College is well documented. Wayland, in fact, received the Outstanding Philanthropist Award in 2005 from the Charlotte chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The founder of Cato stores, he is the recipient of many business and professional awards. He has received the state’s highest civilian honor from both South and North Carolina (the Order of the Palmetto and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine). He is recognized for his outstanding contributions in conservation, preservation and restoration activities in the Lowcountry.

Marion is the author of two biographies – Marie Ravenel: From Childhood to China and Rivers Delivers: The Story of L. Mendel Rivers (about her late father who served in the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina 1st Congressional District from 1940 to 1970).

She has been a dedicated community volunteer and currently serves on the boards of trustees of Historic Charleston Foundation, Gibbes Museum of Art and Converse College, her alma mater.

The couple split their time between their working Black Angus cattle ranch in northern Wyoming and their home in historic downtown Charleston.

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Endowed Funds

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Donor Profile: Marion and Wayland H. Cato, Jr.

SCHOLARSHIP AND FACULTY SUPPORT Ashley Hall is honored when a family or individual establishes a permanent fund. The following is a list of funds that have been established over time. Funds are considered fully funded when they reach $100,000 or more. Thereafter, an average of 4.5% of the fund’s earnings may be spent annually in support of the fund’s purpose.

PARTIALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS:

FULLY-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS: Dorothy and Jack Rhodes Family Scholarship – Given to a qualified student new to independent schools during her high school years who demonstrates financial need.

Lane Family Scholarship – Awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement.

Laura Salmons Ragsdale Scholarship – In honor of Laura Salmons Ragsdale ’74. Given to a Middle or Upper School student who has a special interest and talent in the arts, preferably music.

Elizabeth Brown Scholarship – Assists with tuition throughout all grades

Margaret C. MacDonald Scholarship – Awarded to a student who demonstrates good citizenship and academic achievement.

Barbara Pierce Bush Scholarship – In honor of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush ’43. Awarded for academic achievement to students new to Upper School.

Laura Carr Memorial Scholarship – In honor of Laura Carr ’96. Given to a rising senior who exemplifies individuality, self-reliance, and strength of character.

Lucile Lebby Dwight Scholarship – In honor of Lucile Lebby Dwight ’11. Awarded to an Upper School student showing character, leadership, and scholarship.

Frené Haynes Scholarship – In honor of Frené Haynes ’88.

Recognizes talent in the arts, especially among members of minority populations.

Minority Scholarship - Assists with tuition throughout all grades.

The Marion and Wayland H. Cato, Jr. Scholarship Awarded to a qualified student who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.

OTHER ENDOWED FUNDS ENDOWMENT FOR FACULTY:

The Dr.William H. Huger Trust Scholarship -Given in Memory of Arthur Postell Jervey – Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, suitable scholarship, and admirable citizenship.

Distinguished Teachers ’ Fund – Intended to recognize department chairs. The income from the endowment will enhance salary, educational opportunities, and supportive technology in pursuit of the teacher’s professional development. The department chair will, in turn, lead and mentor faculty and inspire students.

Barbara Ann Huguenin Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to a fifth grade student who lives up to her best andlooks for the best in her peers.

Faculty Compensation Fund – Created to enhance the school’s ability to improve compensation, which, in turn, will assist the school in teacher recruitment and retention.

Martha Hamilton Morgan History Award – Awarded to a rising junior or senior who is interested in history.

Baron and Dewar Holmes Enrichment Fund – Established to support professional development.

Caroline Pardue Scholarship – Awarded to a Middle or Upper School student exhibiting good citizenship.

Susan Taylor Wall Chair In History- Established by Susan Wall and her husband, Dr. Robert Wall, this fully endowed fund provides annual stipends to the History Department Chair and resources to support technology and professional development.

Mary Bissell McIver Thompson Award – In honor of Mary Bissell McIver Thompson ’28. Given to an Upper School student who demonstrates those ideals and principles that Miss McBee inculcated in her students.

Dana Mobley Award for Summer Enrichment Grants In honor of Dana Mobley, this Summer Enrichment Grant will provide endowed support for summer professional enrichment annually. Project proposals may range from personal development to travel to curricular work by individuals or groups at Ashley Hall.

Katherine Adele Dunn Watson Scholarship – Awarded to a promising student of good character who demonstrates financial need.

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ehind the elegant iron gates, the new Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Courtyard is a secure and convivial entry avenue for Ashley Hall students and visitors. It is a gathering place of benches and lush landscaping for students to reflect and study. And a beautiful courtyard perfectly proportioned to host intimate and festive alumnae gatherings. But it is so much more, for behind those gates is manifest the spirit of an alumna and her family who have dedicated their time and resources to providing opportunities for deserving students across the southeast and ensuring the preservation of tradition while allowing for future expansion.

As the campaign for our new Pardue Lower School was drawing to a close, one special alumna stepped forward to underwrite its success with a generous $500,000 commitment. Marion Rivers Cato ’61 and her husband Wayland recognized how vital the addition to Ashley Hall’s Lower School is to its future success. They also wanted to create the opportunity for a deserving student with financial need to attend Ashley Hall and reap the benefits of a top echelon college preparatory curriculum.

To this end, Marion and Wayland committed $250,000 of their $500,000 gift to endow, in perpetuity, the Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Scholarship. Their vision is to offer scholarships to students who give back to the community through volunteer service and who demonstrate academic merit as well as financial need.

The scholarship will be awarded to its inaugural recipient in 2009, the year of Ashley Hall’s Centennial.

“There are not words enough to express our thanks to Marion and Wayland,” said Head of School Jill Muti. “In this highly competitive education environment, we must be able to offer financial incentive if we are to continue to attract the best and brightest students to Ashley Hall. Their generous endowment improves our position tremendously. The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Scholarship will be vital in our campaign to draw the area’s finest

young scholars to our doors.”

“Wayland and I are thrilled to see all that is going on at Ashley Hall, ” said Marion. The school is dedicated to excellence and to producing young women who will be able to meet the great challenges ahead of them. And, besides the emphasis on academics and good citizenry, it is especially gratifying to us that there is also an importance placed on nurturing and appreciating the arts…which will always bring joy into a person’s life. It is a pleasure and privilege for Wayland and me to be able to make a contribution to Ashley Hall students. It is an especially wonderful association for us.”

The Catos have a long history of supporting education in the southeast. Their generosity to the University of North Carolina, The College of Charleston, and Converse College is well documented. Wayland, in fact, received the Outstanding Philanthropist Award in 2005 from the Charlotte chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The founder of Cato stores, he is the recipient of many business and professional awards. He has received the state’s highest civilian honor from both South and North Carolina (the Order of the Palmetto and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine). He is recognized for his outstanding contributions in conservation, preservation and restoration activities in the Lowcountry.

Marion is the author of two biographies – Marie Ravenel: From Childhood to China and Rivers Delivers: The Story of L. Mendel Rivers (about her late father who served in the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina 1st Congressional District from 1940 to 1970).

She has been a dedicated community volunteer and currently serves on the boards of trustees of Historic Charleston Foundation, Gibbes Museum of Art and Converse College, her alma mater.

The couple split their time between their working Black Angus cattle ranch in northern Wyoming and their home in historic downtown Charleston.

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Planned Giving

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McBee Society

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The McBee Society honors those benefactors who have remembered Ashley Hall in their estate plans.

lanned giving is a distinct path from annual giving when it comes to supporting Ashley Hall. Planned gifts provide the Trustees and administrators with the means to move forward and shape Ashley Hall’s future while annual gifts benefit the School’s current programs. A planned gift to Ashley Hall is truly an investment in the future of our girls’ education.

Planned gifts – bequests, charitable trusts, gift annuities, gifts of life insurance, retirement plans and land, etc. – are an important and flexible way for you to help guarantee the School’s prospects. Planned or deferred gifts to Ashley Hall allow you to maximize your charitable giving while meeting your estate planning goals and providing you with substantial tax benefits, and, in some cases, guaranteed income for life.

Dot Porcher Amis '58 Marietta '41 and Henry Aurand Ruth Russell Belding '43* Anne Frances Bleecker '76 Michele G. Booth Julius E. Burges* Peggy P. Carr '29* Diane and Robert Carr Helen and Bob Clement Sue '43 and Stuart Edgerly Evelyn A. Florance* Alice '61 and Mike Gaines Andrea and Vernon Glenn Mela '67 and Paul Haklisch Celinda H. Harkness '59* Clyde Virginia Douglass Harper ‘47 Harriett Daughtridge Harris '70 Jane and Fleetwood Hassell Fern Karesh Hurst '64 Martha Rivers Ingram '53 Joan '47 and Robert Kaselitz Elizabeth C. Keith Trish and Tommy Kirkland Croft and Hugh C. Lane, Jr. Daisy and Aaron Leland Barbara '50 and Kenneth Levin Jan V. Levitan Mrs. Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine '54 Margaret and Ian MacDonald Mary Ellen '62 and Tom MacGregor Merlee A. Madren '56 Terry and Luke McBee, IV Pam and Pat McKinney Kathy and Pete Nistad Frances K. Palmer '26* Caroline Pardue* Corinne and Harold Pettit Dale C. Poulnot '73 and Jim F. Condon Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel, III Margaret L. Read '38* Caroline '70 and Charles Reutter Sally '66 and Edmund Rhett John M. Rivers, Jr. Mary M. Roberson '57 Cliff P. Robertson Judy Webber Ross '53 Katherine B. Salmons '71 Peggy Maroney Stallworth ’68 Martha and Will Story Lee Davis Todman '73 Elizabeth S. Williams ‘34 Margaret A. Williams ‘34 Martha Mohl Wolf '56

Planned giving includes these options: Bequests: Many members of the Ashley Hall community choose to name Ashley Hall in their estate plans. A bequest is one of the simplest ways to leave a lasting legacy.

Charitable Gift Annuities: A charitable gift annuity is a simple agreement between a donor and Ashley Hall. In exchange for a gift of cash, securities or property, Ashley Hall guarantees the donor will receive an annuity rate of as much as 8% for the rest of the annuitant’s life. The remainder of the gift stays with Ashley Hall upon the annuitant’s death.

Life Insurance: Donors can bequeath Ashley Hall with a life insurance policy by naming the school as the owner and beneficiary of the policy. Laws vary by state, so donors must check with legal counsel before naming Ashley Hall as a beneficiary.

The McBee Society: Honors those who include Ashley Hall in their estate plans through a planned gift or bequest.

A list of the members of The McBee Society is published in the annual report and listed on Ashley Hall’s website to recognize and thank those generous and foreseeing donors who have made a planned gift and, through their example, encourage others to do the same.

Through a planned gift today, donors are secure in the knowledge that they are providing for the needs of future generations of Ashley Hall students.

*deceased

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McBee Society

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The McBee Society honors those benefactors who have remembered Ashley Hall in their estate plans.

lanned giving is a distinct path from annual giving when it comes to supporting Ashley Hall. Planned gifts provide the Trustees and administrators with the means to move forward and shape Ashley Hall’s future while annual gifts benefit the School’s current programs. A planned gift to Ashley Hall is truly an investment in the future of our girls’ education.

Planned gifts – bequests, charitable trusts, gift annuities, gifts of life insurance, retirement plans and land, etc. – are an important and flexible way for you to help guarantee the School’s prospects. Planned or deferred gifts to Ashley Hall allow you to maximize your charitable giving while meeting your estate planning goals and providing you with substantial tax benefits, and, in some cases, guaranteed income for life.

Dot Porcher Amis '58 Marietta '41 and Henry Aurand Ruth Russell Belding '43* Anne Frances Bleecker '76 Michele G. Booth Julius E. Burges* Peggy P. Carr '29* Diane and Robert Carr Helen and Bob Clement Sue '43 and Stuart Edgerly Evelyn A. Florance* Alice '61 and Mike Gaines Andrea and Vernon Glenn Mela '67 and Paul Haklisch Celinda H. Harkness '59* Clyde Virginia Douglass Harper ‘47 Harriett Daughtridge Harris '70 Jane and Fleetwood Hassell Fern Karesh Hurst '64 Martha Rivers Ingram '53 Joan '47 and Robert Kaselitz Elizabeth C. Keith Trish and Tommy Kirkland Croft and Hugh C. Lane, Jr. Daisy and Aaron Leland Barbara '50 and Kenneth Levin Jan V. Levitan Mrs. Elizabeth C. Rivers Lewine '54 Margaret and Ian MacDonald Mary Ellen '62 and Tom MacGregor Merlee A. Madren '56 Terry and Luke McBee, IV Pam and Pat McKinney Kathy and Pete Nistad Frances K. Palmer '26* Caroline Pardue* Corinne and Harold Pettit Dale C. Poulnot '73 and Jim F. Condon Heidi '74 and Arthur Ravenel, III Margaret L. Read '38* Caroline '70 and Charles Reutter Sally '66 and Edmund Rhett John M. Rivers, Jr. Mary M. Roberson '57 Cliff P. Robertson Judy Webber Ross '53 Katherine B. Salmons '71 Peggy Maroney Stallworth ’68 Martha and Will Story Lee Davis Todman '73 Elizabeth S. Williams ‘34 Margaret A. Williams ‘34 Martha Mohl Wolf '56

Planned giving includes these options: Bequests: Many members of the Ashley Hall community choose to name Ashley Hall in their estate plans. A bequest is one of the simplest ways to leave a lasting legacy.

Charitable Gift Annuities: A charitable gift annuity is a simple agreement between a donor and Ashley Hall. In exchange for a gift of cash, securities or property, Ashley Hall guarantees the donor will receive an annuity rate of as much as 8% for the rest of the annuitant’s life. The remainder of the gift stays with Ashley Hall upon the annuitant’s death.

Life Insurance: Donors can bequeath Ashley Hall with a life insurance policy by naming the school as the owner and beneficiary of the policy. Laws vary by state, so donors must check with legal counsel before naming Ashley Hall as a beneficiary.

The McBee Society: Honors those who include Ashley Hall in their estate plans through a planned gift or bequest.

A list of the members of The McBee Society is published in the annual report and listed on Ashley Hall’s website to recognize and thank those generous and foreseeing donors who have made a planned gift and, through their example, encourage others to do the same.

Through a planned gift today, donors are secure in the knowledge that they are providing for the needs of future generations of Ashley Hall students.

*deceased

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2005-2006 Board of Trustees

Parents’Association Board

PRESIDENT – Heidi Ward Ravenel ’74 VICE PRESIDENT – Barton A. Proctor SECRETARY – Philip L. Horn, Jr. TREASURER – Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79

PRESIDENT Caroline Rhodes

BOOK EXCHANGE Sarah Marshall & Stacey Hanling

VICE PRESIDENT Julie Miles Walters ’83

BOOK FAIR Jill Folk, Phyllis Hinson

Members-at-large Elizabeth Kirkland Cahill ’79 John C. L. Darby Edward M. Gilbreth Henry B. Gregorie III Brett Hildebrand Helen Turner Hill ’81 Elizabeth Rivers Lewine ’54 Elizabeth Barone Luzuriaga ’80 Katherine M. Maybank Patrick W. McKinney Kaycee C. Poston Malcolm M. Rhodes Martha Ann Robertson Nella Barkley Schools ’81 Steven D. Swanson J. Conrad Zimmerman, Jr. Anita Zucker

SECRETARY (RECORDING) Stacey Lindbergh

CARE COMMITTEE Libby Leland Puckette ’82

SECRETARY (CORRESPONDING) Beth Zink

COMMUNITY OF CONCERN Dr. Deborah Younger

TREASURER Cathy Swanson, Maureen Corless

GALA 2007 Elaine Meyer Bergmann ’78, Marian Proctor

ALUMNAE LIAISON Clair Turner Webb ’83

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Betsy Moseley, Caroline Horn, Anne Crawford, Sally Rothkopf, Ann Eason

Alumnae Association Board PRESIDENT – Mary Neves Turner Richards '89 VICE PRESIDENT – Helen Turner Hill '81 SECRETARY – Margie Davis Barham '86 TREASURER – Helen Ann Lowenfield Harper '89 Elaine Meyer Bergmann '78 Marguerite McLaughlin Bishop '49 Angie Hewitt Chakeris '89 Virginia Hewitt King '98 Marshall Ann Thomas Lynch '81 Elizabeth Felder McDermott '84 Laura Utsey McElwaine '87 Anne Miller Moise '63 Louisa Ravenel Parsell '91 Frannie Baker Reese '84 Elizabeth Mikell Sinkler '85 Anne Heinsohn Stavrinakis '96 Dorothy George Thaxton '92 Helen Linton Watson '58 Clair Turner Webb '83

Jill S. Muti, Head of School TRUSTEES EMERITI Julius E. Burges Mary Agnes Burnham Hood Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Patricia T. Kirkland Hugh C. Lane, Jr.

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FINE ARTS Maureen Corless BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT EEC – Anne Peterson-Hutto and David Hutto LS - Nancy Carmody MS/US – Therese Trouche Smythe ’78 BIG SISTER/LITTLE SISTER Flossie Miles, Charlotte Longson

HOLIDAY FAMILY MARKET Ginny Zink Howell ’79 HORSE SHOW Terri Goodwin, Caroline Horn, Martha Thornhill Walters ’82 HOSPITALITY Elaine Meyer Bergmann ’78, Marian Proctor

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2005-2006 Board of Trustees

Parents’Association Board

PRESIDENT – Heidi Ward Ravenel ’74 VICE PRESIDENT – Barton A. Proctor SECRETARY – Philip L. Horn, Jr. TREASURER – Karen Jenkins Phillips ’79

PRESIDENT Caroline Rhodes

BOOK EXCHANGE Sarah Marshall & Stacey Hanling

VICE PRESIDENT Julie Miles Walters ’83

BOOK FAIR Jill Folk, Phyllis Hinson

Members-at-large Elizabeth Kirkland Cahill ’79 John C. L. Darby Edward M. Gilbreth Henry B. Gregorie III Brett Hildebrand Helen Turner Hill ’81 Elizabeth Rivers Lewine ’54 Elizabeth Barone Luzuriaga ’80 Katherine M. Maybank Patrick W. McKinney Kaycee C. Poston Malcolm M. Rhodes Martha Ann Robertson Nella Barkley Schools ’81 Steven D. Swanson J. Conrad Zimmerman, Jr. Anita Zucker

SECRETARY (RECORDING) Stacey Lindbergh

CARE COMMITTEE Libby Leland Puckette ’82

SECRETARY (CORRESPONDING) Beth Zink

COMMUNITY OF CONCERN Dr. Deborah Younger

TREASURER Cathy Swanson, Maureen Corless

GALA 2007 Elaine Meyer Bergmann ’78, Marian Proctor

ALUMNAE LIAISON Clair Turner Webb ’83

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Betsy Moseley, Caroline Horn, Anne Crawford, Sally Rothkopf, Ann Eason

Alumnae Association Board PRESIDENT – Mary Neves Turner Richards '89 VICE PRESIDENT – Helen Turner Hill '81 SECRETARY – Margie Davis Barham '86 TREASURER – Helen Ann Lowenfield Harper '89 Elaine Meyer Bergmann '78 Marguerite McLaughlin Bishop '49 Angie Hewitt Chakeris '89 Virginia Hewitt King '98 Marshall Ann Thomas Lynch '81 Elizabeth Felder McDermott '84 Laura Utsey McElwaine '87 Anne Miller Moise '63 Louisa Ravenel Parsell '91 Frannie Baker Reese '84 Elizabeth Mikell Sinkler '85 Anne Heinsohn Stavrinakis '96 Dorothy George Thaxton '92 Helen Linton Watson '58 Clair Turner Webb '83

Jill S. Muti, Head of School TRUSTEES EMERITI Julius E. Burges Mary Agnes Burnham Hood Martha Rivers Ingram ’53 Patricia T. Kirkland Hugh C. Lane, Jr.

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FINE ARTS Maureen Corless BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT EEC – Anne Peterson-Hutto and David Hutto LS - Nancy Carmody MS/US – Therese Trouche Smythe ’78 BIG SISTER/LITTLE SISTER Flossie Miles, Charlotte Longson

HOLIDAY FAMILY MARKET Ginny Zink Howell ’79 HORSE SHOW Terri Goodwin, Caroline Horn, Martha Thornhill Walters ’82 HOSPITALITY Elaine Meyer Bergmann ’78, Marian Proctor

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Loyalty Fund Campaign Jenks McDowell Bailey ’79 and Therese Trouche Smythe ’77 2005-2006 Loyalty Fund Jim Stuckey-The 1909 Society

NOMINATING Therese Trouche Smythe ’78

Parent Campaign Martha Harken-Upper School Michele G. Booth-Middle School Marcia Alfaro-Lower School Mary Lee Renken- EEC

OPEN HOUSE Stephanie McDonald OYSTER ROAST Susan Schnorr, Carol Libby, Ann Eason, Clair Turner Webb ’83

Alumnae Campaign Dorothy George Thaxton ’92 Purple Captain-Madeline Spratt ’06 White Captain-Torrey Crawford ’06

PARDUE HALL OPENING Laurie Wallace

Faculty Staff Campaign Lee Tamblyn

POINSETTIA SALE Laura Dobbins-Beeks, Andrea Koch, Carol Noble, Robyn Hall

Parent of Alumnae Campaign Anita Zucker Kay Maybank Martha Ann Robertson

SCHOOL STORE Sandy Andrews (Inventory), Deb Poel (Volunteers & School Tool Box)

Reunion Giving Campaign Ann Dibble ’70, Chair 2001 Lila Lane, Cowles Gilchrist 1996 Phoebe Norton Coddington, Anne Heinsohn Stavrinakis , Helen Ravenel 1991 Jamye Horres Hurteau, Louisa Ravenel Parsell 1986Anne Marks Jones, Margie Davis Barham 1981 Frances Buist Byars, Helen Turner Hill, Marshall Ann Thomas Lynch, Nella Barkley Schools, Kathryn Pearce Phillips 1976 Charlotte McCrady Williams 1971Frances Reeves Morrison, Katherine Binford Salmons, Jane Craver Schenk, 1966 Jane Smith Smith, Sally Aichele Rhett, 1961 Nancy Linton Buchanan, Kitty Trask Holt 1956 Mimi Patat Cathcart, Eleanor Gaillard Rogers

STAFF APPRECIATION Bonnie Jennings TEACHER APPRECIATION Cathy Harrell, Dorothy Small Hefner ’75 Martha Cole, Jane Tyler, Kathy Weatherford (US) Cathy Harrell, Dorothy Small Hefner ’75 (MS) Cindy McLaurin (LS) Anne Peterson-Hutto (EEC) VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Maria Schendzelos WRAPPING PAPER SALE Kathryn Pearce Phillips ’81, Elizabeth Mikell Sinkler ’85

Marjorie Herbert ’08

Loyalty Fund Volunteers

WELCOME COMMITTEE Beth Stuckey (Chair) Sharon Kofmehl (MS and US) Jane Wilford (MS and US) Beth Stuckey (LS) Margaret Brockinton (LS) Anne Glassburn (EEC)

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Thank you

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Grandparent Campaign Penny Davies Walker ’51

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“Ashley Hall’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. This annual report is produced to provide a summary of the 2005-2006 year’s fundraising efforts and to recognize donors of gifts received in this fiscal year. The Office of Institutional Advancement gratefully acknowledges the many parents, grandparents, alumnae, current and former faculty and staff, students, friends, corporations, foundations and organizations who generously contributed their money, time and effort to Ashley Hall during the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Every effort has been made to list accurately all contributions from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. If, however, an error has been made, please accept our apologies and notify us. Please direct any comments or questions to Cindy Hay Johnson, Director of Institutional Advancement, 843-720-2857, or johnsonc@ashleyhall.org.

Loyalty Fund Campaign Jenks McDowell Bailey ’79 and Therese Trouche Smythe ’77 2005-2006 Loyalty Fund Jim Stuckey-The 1909 Society

NOMINATING Therese Trouche Smythe ’78

Parent Campaign Martha Harken-Upper School Michele G. Booth-Middle School Marcia Alfaro-Lower School Mary Lee Renken- EEC

OPEN HOUSE Stephanie McDonald OYSTER ROAST Susan Schnorr, Carol Libby, Ann Eason, Clair Turner Webb ’83

Alumnae Campaign Dorothy George Thaxton ’92 Purple Captain-Madeline Spratt ’06 White Captain-Torrey Crawford ’06

PARDUE HALL OPENING Laurie Wallace

Faculty Staff Campaign Lee Tamblyn

POINSETTIA SALE Laura Dobbins-Beeks, Andrea Koch, Carol Noble, Robyn Hall

Parent of Alumnae Campaign Anita Zucker Kay Maybank Martha Ann Robertson

SCHOOL STORE Sandy Andrews (Inventory), Deb Poel (Volunteers & School Tool Box)

Reunion Giving Campaign Ann Dibble ’70, Chair 2001 Lila Lane, Cowles Gilchrist 1996 Phoebe Norton Coddington, Anne Heinsohn Stavrinakis , Helen Ravenel 1991 Jamye Horres Hurteau, Louisa Ravenel Parsell 1986Anne Marks Jones, Margie Davis Barham 1981 Frances Buist Byars, Helen Turner Hill, Marshall Ann Thomas Lynch, Nella Barkley Schools, Kathryn Pearce Phillips 1976 Charlotte McCrady Williams 1971Frances Reeves Morrison, Katherine Binford Salmons, Jane Craver Schenk, 1966 Jane Smith Smith, Sally Aichele Rhett, 1961 Nancy Linton Buchanan, Kitty Trask Holt 1956 Mimi Patat Cathcart, Eleanor Gaillard Rogers

STAFF APPRECIATION Bonnie Jennings TEACHER APPRECIATION Cathy Harrell, Dorothy Small Hefner ’75 Martha Cole, Jane Tyler, Kathy Weatherford (US) Cathy Harrell, Dorothy Small Hefner ’75 (MS) Cindy McLaurin (LS) Anne Peterson-Hutto (EEC) VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Maria Schendzelos WRAPPING PAPER SALE Kathryn Pearce Phillips ’81, Elizabeth Mikell Sinkler ’85

Marjorie Herbert ’08

Loyalty Fund Volunteers

WELCOME COMMITTEE Beth Stuckey (Chair) Sharon Kofmehl (MS and US) Jane Wilford (MS and US) Beth Stuckey (LS) Margaret Brockinton (LS) Anne Glassburn (EEC)

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Thank you

ASHLEY HALL ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006

Grandparent Campaign Penny Davies Walker ’51

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“Ashley Hall’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. This annual report is produced to provide a summary of the 2005-2006 year’s fundraising efforts and to recognize donors of gifts received in this fiscal year. The Office of Institutional Advancement gratefully acknowledges the many parents, grandparents, alumnae, current and former faculty and staff, students, friends, corporations, foundations and organizations who generously contributed their money, time and effort to Ashley Hall during the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Every effort has been made to list accurately all contributions from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. If, however, an error has been made, please accept our apologies and notify us. Please direct any comments or questions to Cindy Hay Johnson, Director of Institutional Advancement, 843-720-2857, or johnsonc@ashleyhall.org.