THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
$821,087 TOTAL RAISED GENEROUS
100% FACULTY PARTICIPATION 75% NATIONAL AVERAGE
80 % PARENT PARTICIPATION 48% NATIONAL AVERAGE
32% GRANDPARENT PARTICIPATION 16% NATIONAL AVERAGE
174 SUSTAINING DONORS
NUMBER OF DONORS WHO HAVE GIVEN FOR 7+ CONSECUTIVE YEARS
ANNUAL FUND IMPACT
Brentwood Academy continues to invest in essential elements of our mission and ministry to nurture and challenge each whole person to the glory of God. Your giving to the Annual Fund helps provide an exceptional academic experience in a Christ-centered environment.
HEADMASTER
Dear BA Family,
In our efforts to live out the mission and ministry of Brentwood Academy, we have been consistently using a common theme with the simple question, “Well? Well? How was it?” In first day assemblies, we use the question to remind students and faculty that the answer someone else gives to that question may depend on the interaction he or she has had with us that day; we each have more influence than we realize. Similarly, at the final assembly of the school year, with the same question and principle in mind, we invite reflection on our experiences, our growth, and the many ways in which we were supported and encouraged by others. In the process, we recognize that God puts us to use for His purposes as we encourage one another, making each person uniquely positioned to play a vital role in the Brentwood Academy community and culture.
While we pursue the goal of nurturing and challenging each whole person, we remember and acknowledge the lives that have contributed to shaping the BA community from the beginning, in addition to current faculty and parent roles that continue to support the BA ministry and mission. Thanks to generous giving, our faculty continue to develop
their skills through continuing education, to benefit from grants that allow them to explore interests, and to share their expertise with BA faculty and students in return.
Investing into the people in our BA community continues to provide immeasurable returns as our faculty continue to learn, grow, and rest, resulting in a faculty prepared to lead a transformational experience for our students and their families.
As we reflect on the past year and look forward to the coming year, we are reminded of the many ways the Brentwood Academy community at large has supported BA through prayer, encouragement, and financial contributions. With confidence in God’s love and his continued work, on behalf of all the BA community, thank you for the part you play in living out our mission for His glory. I am grateful for the generous hearts and open hands that have allowed us to partner together to impact young men and women to make a generational impact for eternity.
With thankfulness to God for his work in us and through us
Curt Masters, HeadmasterCLASS OF 2O23
COMMENCEMENT
MAY 28, 2023 |
BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
2023 AWARD WINNERS
William Brown Founder’s Award - Davis Allen Greene
Valedictorian – Rachel Grace Thornton
Salutatorian - Lauren Leighann White
Andy Anderson Christian Life Award – Alec Cale Rasmussen
Carlton Flatt Female Athlete Award – Trinity Nicole Fields
Carlton Flatt Male Athlete Award – Casen James Calmus
Clyde E. Swift Faculty Award – Thomas D. Cox, Ed.D.
CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2023
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE & ENROLLMENT
LINCOLN JOSEPH AHOLT
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of Alabama; Auburn University; University of Kentucky
AUGUST RICHARD ANTIS
Louisiana State University, Belmont University, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University
MALIK JAMES ARCHIE
The Belonging Co College with Southeastern University
SARAH JAMISON ARTHUR
Belmont University, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, Samford University
ANNABELLE GENEVA ASHBURN
Texas Christian University, The University of Alabama
ELIJAH DOUGLAS ATKINS
College of Charleston Bridge Program, East Tennessee State University, The University of Mississippi
ELIZABETH BOYD BALDOCK
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Auburn University; Louisiana State University; The University of Mississippi
JACOB WILLIAM BARKER
Auburn University; The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Clemson University; Purdue University; RoseHulman Institute of Technology; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
JORDEN MARCEL BARNES
Dartmouth College
The members of the Class of 2023 are attending 53 different colleges in 23 states across the nation. These students were awarded over 10 million dollars in academic, leadership, and athletic scholarships, not including the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. Four students were named National Merit Commended Scholars. The following list outlines all of the schools to which each student was offered admission. The college each graduate will attend is listed in bold print.
ALEXANDER DOUGLAS BECK
Bowling Green State University, East Tennessee State University, University of Kentucky, The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Murray State University, Samford University, Western Kentucky University
BRENNAN PRESCOTT BLACKMAN
University of Mississippi
SYDNEY MARIE BROOKS
Berry College, Colorado School of Mines, Lipscomb University
ROBERT MAXWELL BUISSON
Samford University, Belmont University, University of Kentucky, Lipscomb University
LUCAS AARON BUSH
Auburn University; Baylor University; College of Charleston; The University of Mississippi; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
ABIGAIL DUKES BUTLER
Texas Christian University; Auburn University; Clemson University; Lipscomb University; Samford University; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
ANNA CLAIRE CALDWELL
The University of Mississippi
CASEN JAMES CALMUS
The University of Oklahoma, The University of Mississippi
ISAIAH LEON CANE
Carson-Newman University, Elon University, Furman
University, The University of Memphis, Sewanee: The University of the South
HARRISON WHITLOW CHAPMAN
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Texas A&M University
LYDIA AVALON BIZHEN CHAPMAN
Trevecca Nazarene University, Middle Tennessee State University
ZAYLI RAE CHRISTIAN
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Belmont University
ALYSHA KAYANN CLARK
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of Mississippi
JONATHAN RYAN CLARK
Tennessee Technological University
KERRIGAN ALLY CLAYTON
Lipscomb University, Belmont University, Savannah College of Art and Design
ROBERT ANDREW CLEMMER II
Morton College, Abilene Christian University, University of Kentucky, Lipscomb University, The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Tennessee Technological University
ANDREW WILSON COLLIGNON
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Auburn University
STEPHAN CRIDER COOK
The University of Mississippi
GRIFFIN DAVID CROPP
Wheaton College
JEFFREY ELI DARGBEY
Indiana University; Butler University; College of Charleston; University of Kentucky; University of Louisville; Saint Louis University; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Wittenberg University; Xavier University
FINLEY BAIRD DENNIS
Ringling College of Art and Design; Belmont University; Savannah College of Art and Design; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
EMMERCYN LEIGH DESCHER
The University of Mississippi; The University of Alabama; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
TAYLOR NICOLE DICKINSON
Samford University; The University of Alabama; Auburn University; The University of Mississippi; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
TYLER DIXIE
IMG Academy, Bluffton University, Jackson State University
ELIZABETH RACHEL DONNELLY
Auburn University, The University of Alabama, Furman University, The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, University of South Carolina, Texas Christian University
CAROLINE MARGO DRUMM
The University of Alabama, Arizona State University, The University of Mississippi
ELLA CAROLINE DUMONT
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Auburn University; The University of Mississippi; Samford University
MARY MARGARET EDMONDSON
Auburn University, University of Arkansas, Furman University, The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Texas Christian University, Wofford College
GRACE FERRER
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University of Kentucky, Middle Tennessee State University, The University of Memphis
TRINITY NICOLE FIELDS
University of North Carolina at Asheville
ELIZABETH SINCLAIR FINUCANE
The University of Mississippi
COLBY WILLIAM FLANAGAN
The University of Mississippi, The University of Oklahoma
ELYSSA YVONNE FRASER
Purdue University; Auburn University; Clemson University; Florida State University; University of South Florida; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
RODERICK OTTO FREEMAN II
Florida State University Panama City; Florida A&M University; Louisiana State University; University of Louisville; Morehouse College; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
JOHN MATTHEW GONAS
Purdue University, Baylor University, Butler University, Clemson University, Furman University, Indiana University, Texas Christian University
ALEXANDER JAMES GOSSER
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
SADIE WELLS GOWER
Baylor University, Belmont University, Wake Forest University
DAVIS ALLEN GREENE
University of Pennsylvania, Auburn University, Clemson University, University of Georgia
RICHARD GRIFFIN
Mount Saint Joseph University
TAYLOR JEANETTE GRIMES
Florida A&M University, Seton Hall University
BRADIE GRAYSON GUNTER
The University of Mississippi
EVELYNE JEAN HAMILTON
Pepperdine University, The University of Alabama, Grand Canyon University
WAKIUS BRONTEZ HEREFORD II
Sussex County Community College, The University of Memphis
AVERI ELIZABETH HODGE
College of Charleston; The University of Alabama; Auburn University; Belmont University; The University of Mississippi; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
BRODEN QUINN HOLMAN
Boston College, University of San Diego
KATIE MEI HOUSER
Samford University; Auburn University; Baylor University; Liberty University; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
ROBERT ASLAN HULLETT
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Tennessee Technological University
MARY ELAINE HUSBAND
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; University of Arkansas; The University of Mississippi
PETER EVAN HUSBAND
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of Alabama; University of Arkansas; Belmont University; Louisiana State University; The University of Mississippi; Samford University
SAMUEL WADE HYATT
Tennessee Technological University, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, East Tennessee State University, Mississippi State University
SOPHIE WYNNE JACOBSON
The University of Mississippi
ANNA LOUISE JANES
Belmont University; Elon University; Furman University; Louisiana Tech University; Samford University; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Texas Christian University
AVERY GRACE JOHNSON
Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Arkansas, Liberty University, Louisiana State University, Samford University
BRADEN JACK JONES
Auburn University, High Point University, University of Kentucky, The University of Mississippi
KOLBY LOVE JONES
Tennessee State University, Birmingham-Southern College
COLTON HARPER KARECK
Liberty University, Taylor University
GEORGE EMERSON LASTER
United States Naval Academy Prep School
DEVON ASHER LEWIS
Tennessee Technological University
ELLIOT NICHOLAS LOVINS
Tennessee Technological University; University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
MATTIE KATE MACINTYRE
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Auburn University; Belmont University; College of Charleston; The University of Mississippi; Samford University
NIKOLAS VINCENT MARINO
Allegheny College; Baylor University; Case Western Reserve University; University of Dallas; Florida Southern College; Knox College; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Texas Christian University
ELLA ANN MCCARTER
Belmont University, The University of Mississippi
HAYES ALYBEL MCCLENDON
The University of Mississippi, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Louisiana State University
RISTOW FRANKLIN MCCLINTOCK
Montana State University; Auburn University; University of Cincinnati; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
LAUREN ELISE MCCOMAS
Baylor University; University of Arkansas; Belmont University; Liberty University; Samford University; Southern Methodist University; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
FOSTER KALYN MCCONNELL
University of Richmond, High Point University
WILLIAM DEAN MCCOY
Tennessee Technological University; The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Bryan College; Chattanooga State Community College; Columbia State Community College; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Volunteer State Community College; Western Kentucky University
LEO TOBIAS MCKEEHAN
University of San Diego, DePaul University, Florida International University, Loyola University Chicago, Pratt Institute, Rollins College, Xavier University
CECILIA MAE MONTIEL
University of Cincinnati, University of Central Florida, Louisiana State University
TAYLOR ANNE MOORE
University of Miami, The University of Alabama, The University of Mississippi
JACKSON PALMER MORSE
Auburn University, The University of Alabama, University of Arkansas
DREYLON TYLER MOSS
Tusculum University, Austin Peay State University, Berry College, Bryan College, Florida Atlantic University, Louisiana State University, University of Louisville, The University of Memphis, Western Kentucky University
CAROLINE ELIZABETH NETOLICKY
Rhodes College, Butler University
JAYSON DENNIS NIXON
Faulkner University, Lee University
KELSEY JOANNA NYGREN
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
MASON PATRICK PEDEN
Auburn University; University of Georgia; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
JOSEPH MEYER PEREIRA
Southern Methodist University, Arizona State University, University of Arkansas, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, The University of Oklahoma
EBONY BERNÉ PERRY
Trevecca Nazarene University, The University of Memphis
PARKER ELIZABETH PLAYLE
University of Miami
ATHAN LUKE POHLMAN
The University of Mississippi, Auburn University, Coastal Carolina University
ELLA ANN PORTALE
Western Kentucky University
ELIZABETH HODGES POWELL
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of Alabama; University of Arkansas; Belmont University; The University of Mississippi; Samford University
ALEC CALE RASMUSSEN
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of Alabama; Auburn University; Baylor University; Clemson University; University of Georgia; Texas Christian University
LAUREN ELIZABETH RIDGWAY
Auburn University; The University of Alabama; The University of Mississippi; Southern Methodist University; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Texas Christian University
SLOAN ROYAL ROSENBAUM
University of Kentucky, The University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University
MATTISON MACLAINE SANDERSON
Belmont University, American University, Rollins College
WYATT WILLIAM SAPONARI
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Auburn University; Mississippi State University
SUTTON MARTIN SCHOTTENHEIMER
Auburn University; University of Arkansas; Indiana University; The University of Mississippi; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
ESSEX BENJAMIN SCOTT II
Cumberland University, Middle Tennessee State University
IAN COLE SCOTT
Dartmouth College, Carson-Newman University, Indiana University, Samford University, University of South Carolina, Valparaiso University
ALVASIA JEWEL SHANE
Lynn University, Florida Atlantic University, University of Miami, Palm Beach Atlantic University
EDRIC JABARI SIMMONS
University of Kentucky
GRACE ANNE SIMPSON
The University of Mississippi, Belmont University
CARSON THOMAS SMITH
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of Alabama, Auburn University
JAMES LUCAS SMITH
Furman University; University of Kentucky; Samford University; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
SEAN THOMAS SMITH
Lipscomb University; Abilene Christian University; Charleston Southern University; The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina; Harding University; Lee University; Wingate University
CAMELA G. SORENSEN
Liberty University
MENSI JAMES STIFF
The University of Mississippi
SADIE ELIZABETH SUTTON
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; University of Arkansas; University of Kentucky; The University of Mississippi
EMMACHELLE RENEE TABSCOTT
Montana State University; Auburn University; University of Central Florida; University of Colorado Boulder; The University of Mississippi; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Texas Christian University
RACHEL GRACE THORNTON
Baylor University, Davidson College, Texas Christian University, Villanova University, Wake Forest University
GEORGIA MAURI WAGNER
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Auburn University; College of Charleston
JONATHAN ROBERT WARD JR.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Auburn University; The University of Mississippi; Samford University
HALEY ELIZABETH WARREN
Samford University, Auburn University, Baylor University, Belmont University, Clemson University, Furman University, High Point University, Texas Christian University
LUCAS STONE WASHBURN
Liberty University
JAELIN NICHOLLE WATERS
Lipscomb University, Austin Peay State University, University of Kentucky, The University of Mississippi, Samford University, Sewanee: The University of the South, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tennessee Technological University, Western Kentucky University
PARKER STEVENS WAYMIRE
Western Kentucky University, Austin Peay State University, University of Tennessee at Martin
JACOB MICHAEL WEBER
Wheaton College, Birmingham-Southern College, Carson-Newman University, The University of Mississippi, Samford University
LUKE GAITHER WELLS
University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The University of Alabama; The University of Mississippi; Samford University
LAUREN LEIGHANN WHITE
United States Naval Academy, Baylor University, Texas A&M University, United States Military Academy, University of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
SAMUEL JAY WIDMAIER
Lipscomb University, Belmont University, Lee University, Samford University
AUDREY LAINE WIECHART
University of Kentucky; The University of Alabama; Auburn University; The University of Mississippi; University of Tennessee, Knoxville
KATHERINE BLAIR WILLIAMS
Auburn University; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Texas Christian University
CHILDREN OF ALUMNI
Barbara Stewart
A GENERATIONAL IMPACT ON BRENTWOOD ACADEMY
by Jan Rodgers Dale ‘80It is said that the impact of a great teacher can never be erased; his or her influence in our lives never stops. This statement epitomizes Barbara Stewart and the impact she had on the students of Brentwood Academy for 50 years. Mrs. Stewart’s effect was not limited to the classroom and her knowledge of history. She also influenced students by being the faculty sponsor for Youth in Government, Model UN, and the National Honor Society. Her presence encouraged growth in character and virtue, deeply affecting the lives of her students, colleagues, and friends.
Mrs. Stewart dedicated her life to making sure that her students understood their past. She was passionate about history and used her love of art as a way to make it more tangible. Sitting in Mrs. Stewart’s classroom, history came alive. Her vivid descriptions of King Tut’s tomb allowed her to explain ancient Egyptian life. Her story of Pheidippides running 26 miles to Sparta to warn of the Persian’s advances on Athens showed the disadvantages of the city-state as a form of government and the reason for the eventual rise of the Roman Empire. Her passion and dedication to her craft inspired many of her students to major or minor in history and inspired others to become teachers themselves. Her love for learning has also encouraged many of her students to travel all over
the world to see what she so accurately described from memory and in detail through slides on an overhead projector.
Mrs. Stewart’s classes not only instilled knowledge, but they also prepared her students for their next endeavor: college. Each test she gave ended with one or two essay questions whose value amounted to at least a quarter of the total point value of the test. In order to pass, students were required to synthesize vast amounts of information into overarching themes and were required to lace their answer with details and/or dates, thus proving thorough knowledge of the subject. Analysis and evaluation of these historical events and their meaning challenged students to think critically and
to reason through problems as seen throughout history. Although many students probably dreaded these challenging questions, Mrs. Stewart’s tests gave her students an advantage by preparing them for what was expected of them in college, giving them the confidence they needed to succeed.
By sponsoring Youth in Government (YIG) and Model UN, Mrs. Stewart showed her students the importance of their civic responsibility on both a local and global level. Involvement in YIG gave students an interactive understanding of the three branches of government and inspired countless students to become lawyers and lobbyists, to work in campaigns and administrations, and to faithfully be active in the political process at a variety of
levels. Her sponsorship of Model UN gave students a love for international affairs and a real yearning to look beyond the world of BA, Tennessee, and even the United States. She encouraged her students to see what was happening around the world and to recognize how humanity is interconnected.
Mrs. Stewart revered the example of Tip O’Neill and Howard Baker—adversaries who could fight by day on the Senate floor and have dinner that night laughing and joking about the day’s events. Today our country is politically divided, and people are vocal about their opinions, but Mrs. Stewart offered an alternative approach. She encouraged her students to have respect for each other and to listen before speaking. She respected all views, never imposing her opinion on any student but instead challenging each person to think and defend their perspective with facts and integrity. At YIG and Model UN, she truly loved nothing more than hearing her students’ accounts of the day’s events each night. As she was fond of reminding her students—especially when they were to representing BA—it was imperative to “behave with actions becoming a lady or a gentleman, using proper etiquette and decorum,” and “early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable.”
As the sponsor for the National Honor Society (NHS), Mrs. Stewart impressed upon others her value of academic excellence and her belief in serving others. She expected the most of her students, raising the bar and challenging them to do their very best. She made a point of continuing to learn new things throughout her life and encouraged others to do the same. Service was an integral component of membership in the NHS, ensuring that academically gifted students were engaging with the world outside of their books and helping others along the way. In this role, Mrs. Stewart exhibited quiet but strong leadership, modeling for others how to lead with grace and excellence.
Finally, for those who sought out Mrs. Stewart as an advisor or mentor, she was a loyal confidant and dear friend. Someone close to me upon her passing said, “she took many of the secrets of my high school years with her to the grave.” She knew how to listen intently, giving wise counsel and advice only when it was asked of her. Mrs. Stewart encouraged cooperation and made the most mundane things (cleanup in the girls’ bathroom two years in a row) fun and purposeful. When my last child graduated from BA in 2015, Mrs. Stewart started insisting I call her Barbara, saying, “because we are friends.” At first, this was unthinkable;
I struggled with the concept. Yet, as our conversations continued even as I moved away from Nashville, I realized that this was her gift to me—her sweet and dear friendship—and that influence will never end.
GIFTS MADE IN MEMORY OF BARBARA STEWART
1 Anonymous Donor
Rick and Nancy Simpkins ’73 Brasher
Lulu Luton Clark ‘76
Paul and Sara Compton
Terry Cooksey ‘81
Constantine and Carol Doukas
Darryl ‘74 and Anne Adams ‘75 Edmonds
Carlton and Judy Flatt
Clarke ‘85 and Julie Futch
Rick and Lisa Greene
Leah Phelps Hoskins
Todd and Danielle Faris ’88 Hulgan
Fielding and Ellen Jewell
Burke Kinnaird
Hal Laster
Steve and Kelly Norton
Kevin and Raja O’Brien
Andrew ‘97 and Lauren Parrish
David Peden ‘97
Mike and Trisha Peek
Caroline Powell ‘21
Dusty and Lynn Beasley ‘74 Rhoades
Steve and Molly Edmondson ‘86 Rollins
Deby Samuels
Maxey ‘73 and Debbie Krauth ‘73 Sanders
Bob and Pia Rooth ‘78 Tinsley
Justin and Lida Hoskins ‘87 VanOrman
David and Laura Jungmichel ‘74 Williams
Richmond ‘93 and Christina Williams
Jerry and Jane Winfield
Jeffrey and Nikki Brock ‘80 Wright
W hy Relationships are the Heart of BA
By Nancy Simpkins Brasher ‘73As I was sitting with Mr. Brown, the founding head of school, and fellow classmate, Jeri Campbell Moore ’73, at Mrs. Barbara Stewart’s celebration of life, memories of the last 50 years rolled through my mind. Jackson Peden ’21, Gif Thornton ’80, and Suzanne Graf McLemore ’77, spoke of similar recollections of Mrs. Stewart’s passion for history, travel, and education. Although decades apart, much remains the same.
The Academy Singers beautifully sang “Be Wise,” and true to form, we wept or at least got a little teary, as we listened to the powerful yet simple lyrics Jenny Oldham, longtime fine arts chair, arranged 34 years ago. 8th graders process in the 8th Grade Celebration to this longstanding traditional song and are told that in four years, they will hear it again at Commence¬ment. The impact of the words is eternal: “Wise men still seek the Savior. Be wise.” The community known as Brentwood Academy parents, teachers, coaches, and students taught us this truth as we learned together. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7. Although decades apart, much remains the same.
Sitting behind us at the celebration were retired and much revered faculty members: Judy Flatt (Spanish faculty and wife of legendary Coach Flatt), Sue Gering (director of admission), Judith Reynolds (science faculty), along with parent volunteer Raja O’Brien. They are mothers of eleven alumni children who invested their lives working and volunteering incomputable hours at BA.
All three of these women left strong legacies of dedication through prayer and work, as have thousands of parents since 1969. Although decades apart, much remains the same.
Mr. Masters regularly reminds our students, faculty, and parents that “you have more influence than you know.” As I gazed around the theatre, I recounted such sweet and difficult memories with almost everyone present. Victories, defeats, joys, and sorrows all in a community called Brentwood Academy that the Lord brought together under His providence, faithfulness, and kindness. With a heart of overflowing gratitude, our community comes together for celebrations and grief. Oh, how very grateful I am for the people who have come through the doors on Granny White! The mission of Brentwood Academy to nurture and challenge is still very much alive! Although decades apart, much remains the same.
“Wise men still seek the Savior. Be wise.”
A CULTURE OF Generosity
It’s through your generous giving that Brentwood Academy flourishes. We are able to fulfill our mission to nurture and challenge each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God because of our generous community of parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, staff, trustees and friends. Please know how grateful we are for all you do and the many ways you support the mission and ministry of Brentwood Academy. We always welcome the opportunity for a conversation with you regarding the many ways you can support BA:
THE BA FUND
Your yearly gifts to the BA Annual Fund bridge the gap between tuition and the full cost of a Brentwood Academy education. It supports the general operating budget and additional programs and activities that directly benefit students.
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Gifts to Brentwood Academy Endowed Funds provide income to BA in perpetuity.
CAPITAL GIFTS
Capital gifts allow Brentwood Academy to plan and build for the future.
PLANNED GIFTS
Donors can remember the school through their estate plans or other deferred giving arrangements such as charitable remainder trusts, life insurance policies, retirement plan assets, or real estate. A deferred gift through your estate is a simple way to make a positive impact on Brentwood Academy. Larger deferred gifts may establish endowment funds, creating a lasting impact. By providing for Brentwood Academy in your estate plans, you enhance the lives of future students for generations to come.
IRA ROLL OVERS
If you are 70 ½ or older and taking mandatory income distributions from your IRA, you can avoid the income tax generated by these distributions by directing a gift directly from your IRA to Brentwood Academy. You can direct up to $100,000 per year – it’s a great tax planning tool.
ALUMNI BRICKS
We invite our alumni to participate in our Alumni Garden by purchasing an alumni brick. The bricks are a focal point of the garden and a beautiful way to recognize your time at BA. Each brick symbolizes the foundation and the path taken by our Brentwood Academy graduates. Every brick that is purchased is inscribed with the alum’s name and graduation year. Alumni bricks are a wonderful way to honor a Brentwood Academy graduate!
MATCHING GIFTS
Did you know you can double or even triple your impact to Brentwood Academy with a corporate match? Experts estimate that billions of dollars in matching gift funds are unclaimed each year. Do you or your spouse work for one of the many companies with a matching gift program? Check with your HR Department and ask if your company has or would consider a matching gift program.
Forward GROWING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
BA’s middle school experience was enhanced by increased student academic support, new exploratory course offerings, and a dedicated Middle School Christian Life Director for the 2022-2023 school year. These additions, made possible because of the generous financial support of our donors, had a direct impact on students, faculty, and parents in our BA community.
Enhanced Exploratory Offerings
Middle school is a time for exploration when students often learn of new interests and gifts. Our 8th grade exploratory courses are designed with this end in mind, and students experienced two new exploratory classes this year, Capstone and Communications.
Our Capstone class stretches our students to think critically while developing their research and presentation skills. This is accomplished by students researching a great idea and synthesizing what they learned. Next, the students present the idea by developing and telling a compelling story, including graphics and public speaking, while learning to effectively receive feedback.
In our digital age, so much communication occurs through text messaging and social media. At the same time, it is essential that our students develop strong interpersonal communication skills, and our new Communications class focuses on intentional skill development in this area. Students learn about aspects of positive verbal communication skills, including having meaningful conversations. Students have learning experiences that help with memory techniques, powerful introductions, and building confidence in public speaking.
Middle School Christian Life
A Middle School Christian Life Director role was created to focus on the unique developmental aspects related to middle school students’ spiritual formation. J.D. Binger, middle school teacher and coach, enthusiastically accepted this position. While reflecting on the first year in the role, Mr. Binger shared the following highlights:
• Expanding mentorship opportunities by developing deeper relationships with students,
• Developing and refining Middle School Christian Life class curricula, and
• Further developing and focusing on current and new Middle School Christian Life events such as Operation Christmas Child.
Mr. Binger recently shared that for the 2023-2024 school year, he plans to explore ideas to further facilitate middle school spiritual formation. These ideas include on-campus prayer gatherings and off-campus Bible Studies as well as partnering with our Middle School athletics department to strengthen the connection between faith and sports.
These advancements are a few examples of how the growth-focused mindset of our faculty and the generous financial support of our donors allows Brentwood Academy to best serve students, parents, and faculty.
MEMORIAL TEACHER GRANTS
Brentwood Academy faculty have the opportunity to apply for the Cindy Tripp Memorial Endowment Grant and the Charlotte Callis Memorial Teacher Enrichment Grant, both available to full time BA faculty with more than three years of experience. These grants, generously funded by the Tripp and Callis families, aid in the flourishing of BA faculty by providing an opportunity for financial support to pursue activities that are restful, exciting, and refreshing, with the goal of inspiring personal growth and adding joy to their lives.
Charlotte Callis Grant
This year’s recipients of the Charlotte Callis Memorial Teacher Enrichment Grant are Ms. Mandy Skaggs Allender ’97, middle school math faculty, and Coach Buddy Alexander ’84, middle school athletic director.
Ms. Allender will traveled to Savannah, Georgia with her four children. In addition to enjoying the rich culture and history of the city, Ms. Allender will had the opportunity to take her youngest adopted son to his birthplace.
Coach Alexander was a classmate of Charlotte’s and enjoyed the opportunity to attend the College Baseball World Series in Omaha, Nebraska where good friend
and BA Dad Scott Cline (Easton ’17) will served as an umpire at the series. Coach Alexander is a former college player and coached baseball at Brentwood Academy for 24 years. He says it has been a lifelong dream to attend the MCWS.
Cindy Tripp Grant
This year’s recipients of the Cindy Tripp Memorial Endowment Grant are Mrs. Jane-Ann Myers and Mr. Jimmy Ker.
Mrs. Myers enjoyed a time of rest, relaxation, and reflection as she used her grant to explore San Antonio, Texas and made her way through a stack of books.
Mr. Ker, a motorcycle enthusiast, rode his bike through the East Tennessee mountains to take part in the BMW U.S. Rider Academy. Located at the BMW Performance Center near Spartanburg, South Carolina, this is North America’s premier motorcycle and automotive training facility.
Mandy Allender ’97 Buddy Alexander ’84 Jane-Ann Myers Jimmy KerCelebrating Retiring Faculty & Staff
Faithful Service
Thank you to two long-time members of our Brentwood Academy family who retired at the end of the 2023 school year.
Whether setting up tables and chairs or in coat and tie to greet families on Admission Day, Dan Billington served the school for 13 years as BA’s Director of Maintenance, maintaining and assisting with campus facilities, events, and programs on campus. No task ever seemed too small, and Dan was always on call, willing to meet the many needs of our faculty and staff. He cared about every part of the BA mission and was an integral part of delivering it. Many mornings he could be found reading scripture and praying with students before they started their Saturday School assignments. Dan’s spirit of cooperation and love for the school will be missed.
Long-time Science Department faculty member Col. Kent Bradford retired after a 17-year teaching career. Col. Bradford joined BA in 2006 after serving 30 years as a USMC Colonel. “The Colonel,” as he was respectfully known at BA, held the position of Dean of Students for seven years and taught several science subjects including Marine Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology. Col. Bradford helped lead the Brentwood Academy WILDerness Club, facilitating trips throughout the country, and served as an integral part of BA’s security team.
Dan Billington Kent BradfordALUMNI DAY OF GIVING
This spring, Brentwood Academy launched the inaugural Alumni Day of Giving. Designed to bring alumni and parents of alumni together, this 24-hour online fundraising event celebrated and supported BA’s Annual Fund by offering an opportunity for these donors to contribute to a common goal.
Each decade of alumni competed with one another through an online platform, resulting in donations of over $100,000 from 11 states, with representation from every graduation year. Of the donors who gave during Alumni Day of Giving, 85% were alumni and 15% were parents of alumni.
“We were particularly excited to see the enthusiasm from so many young alumni, including about 20% of the graduates from the Class of 2022, who chose to give back. Many young alums chose to give their graduation year, for example $20.22,” says Kelly Smith, Assistant Director of Development.
“BA is where I found my lifelong friends who I consider family. It brought me the greatest memories from my teenage years. I feel that BA prepared me for the aspects of life I have already experienced since graduation. BA is where I grew up and where I discovered many of the people I adore to this day. I would hope future students will have a similar experience. I want to give back to a place that gave me so much, including memories, friends, and a foundation of life.”
Emma Grace Thrasher ‘19
EMMA GRACE WILL GRADUATE IN DECEMBER FROM MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY WITH A DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION.
“I choose to give back to Brentwood Academy because of the impact I see daily in my life as an alum. There are so many key people from my days at BA that poured into me on both the good days and the tough ones. There are many former teachers that I still have close relationships with today. I’m one of four siblings impacted by this school and my dad, uncles, and many cousins are BA grads as well. Giving back is an easy way to show my appreciation.”
Luke Collins ‘20
LUKE ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, CHATTANOOGA AND IS NOW WORKING AS A TOUR MANAGER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
“The impact that BA has had on me is something that I not only see day in and day out, but in my life as a whole. I wholeheartedly believe that I am better able to show the love of Christ to others because of the love that BA has poured into me. Giving to Brentwood Academy is a small way to try and give back to a place that has given me more than I could ever return. I think that it is important that future students can receive the same stellar opportunity that I was given through the help of others, which is why I chose to give.”
Lindsey Lumsdaine ‘22
LINDSEY IS MAJORING IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND SOCIOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
“Brentwood Academy has impacted my life in many different aspects. Whether it is academically, physically, or spiritually, there are many things I still cherish from my seven years spent at BA. One way I have been impacted the most is by the community I gained from my time there. BA has blessed me with many friends and teachers that now feel like family. I am confident in the people that surround me and lift me up and know that I could depend on them for anything and at any given time.
I care about the future of BA because I want students younger than me to also be surrounded by a community that cares for them throughout their time there and after. It’s a place I want to always cherish and continue to come back to, which is why I gave and will continue to give to the school.”
Kate Descher ’21
KATE IS A KINESIOLOGY/NURSING MAJOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Young alumni share why they chose to be a part of the inaugural Alumni Day of Giving.
BRENTWOOD ACADEMY PARENTS ASSOCIATION
MAKING A DIFFERENCE! BAPA
BAPA DONATIONS TO BA IN THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR INCLUDED:
Purchase of a new van for BA faculty and staff to use. This was an asset to all of those who do not have a CDL (Commercial Drivers’ License), enabling all teachers and coaches to have access to an additional form of transportation for their students and athletes.
Provided weekly breakfast for BA Dads.
Purchased a tent and a grill for our BA Dads, who volunteer to grill for many of our BA events.
Upgraded our technology for the concession stands to streamline processes for our volunteers and customers.
Offset the cost of the school-wide Parent Social in the Fall.
Provided money for each student in the middle school to experience
a community-building event that included an ice cream truck. Each freshman and sophomore were also provided with a “treat” from BAPA.
Purchased t-shirts for all rising seniors.
Provided our Senior class with the funding for Senior Survivor, Senior Breakfast, Homecoming decorations, and multiple snacks, treats and meals on their Senior Trip
Funded a lunch, food and other treats for Teacher Appreciation Week, along with multiple breakfasts, snack bars, and an end of the year lunch for faculty and staff.
Provided funding for School Spirit to encourage our student body to come and support our athletes and games, matches and meets.
Guests gathered at the Loveless Barn on April 6, 2023 for the BA Barn Bash. BAPA (Brentwood Academy Parents’ Association) once again put together an unforgettable night. The evening featured dinner, a live auction, and a fantastic line-up of some of Nashville’s most talented hit songwriters, including BA alum and Big Machine Recording Artist Conner Smith ‘19 who was joined on stage by singer/songwriters Josh Kerr and Parker Welling, the very talented daughter of Suzanne Taylor Welling ‘82. Scott Holmes ‘91 kept the crowd laughing throughout the evening as the emcee. The event not only raised funds for BA, but a portion of the proceeds from the auction were also given to The Covenant School’s parent association to help them meet the many needs of the Covenant family. Thank you to everyone who made the BA Barn Bash such a success!
OF PHILANTHROPY Celebration
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Lanesia and David Strange graciously opened their home so Brentwood Academy could celebrate and thank our leadership donors. Guests were able to enjoy wonderful hors d’oeuvres poolside in the Strange’s lovely backyard while the BA Jazz Band played in the background. Curt Masters shared some updates about the school and prayed a blessing of Thanksgiving for all that God has provided. Whether you were able to be with us in person or not, we would like all our donors to know how grateful we are for each of you!
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Why Give to Brentwood Academy?
my pleasure to serve as Brentwood Academy’s Director of Development. When asked what I do, I say that I help our school partner with the Brentwood Academy community to create a culture of philanthropy. A generous school culture ensures that students, faculty, staff, and trustees leave a better BA than we found for the generations yet to come. We are standing on shoulders of supporters who went before us over 50 years ago, and it is now our turn to steward this great mission.
fellow Christian School colleague, Bruce Lockerbie, has written, “Christian schools are bathed in prayer and fueled by dollars.” parents invest many dollars in tuition, yet Brentwood Academy’s mission and ministry depends on generous giving beyond tuition to deliver exceptional programming and facilities for both today and tomorrow. The facilities and real estate we enjoy today were all funded by former families through voluntary gift support rather than tuition. We need the support of all parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and trustees to ensure BA’s light shines brightly now and in the future.
far, the case I have made for “why give” is the same case for any quality independent school. It is the nature of the independent school funding model. So, what makes Brentwood Academy any different? Why give to BA? Giving to Brentwood Academy supports so much more than a student’s education. Giving provides resources to facilities and programs that support Christian student leadership, athletics, the arts, tuition assistance, and more. Your gifts are an important part in helping launch young men and women into the world well, so they can be salt and light to all they encounter.
Brentwood Academy the gospel of Jesus Christ is boldly proclaimed and advanced. We hope that our donors see their gifts transformational investments in the Kingdom of God and trust that He will do immeasurably more than we can imagine through our mission and ministry.
In Christ,
MEET THE
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Brentwood Academy believes successful fundraising happens when relationships are fostered and donors are given the opportunity to support a priority that speaks to their family. We want to get to know you better, so why not get to know us better?
JASON POWELL, ED.D. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTWHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE? Florida State University and University of Central Florida WHAT INSPIRES YOU AT WORK? Being with people. The Kingdom of God is a party, and it’s hard to party without people!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BRENTWOOD ACADEMY EVENT? Every home football game.
WHAT IS THE MOST RANDOM THING IN YOUR OFFICE? A gift from a mentor. A glass cube with a question mark in the middle. We must be sure we are asking ourselves and answering the right question.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE? II Corinthians 12:9-10
WHAT WOULD YOUR WALK-UP SONG BE? Tyler Childers-Way of the Triune God
PHOTO HEREKELLY
SMITH ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTWHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE? The University of Georgia and Lipscomb University.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU AT WORK? Brentwood Academy is more than a school. For some it is an introduction to Jesus Christ. That is a pretty righteous calling to support.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BRENTWOOD ACADEMY EVENT? Football games always top the list, but our Alumni Easter Egg Hunt is a very sweet tradition.
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR WALK-UP SONG? Baba O’Riley – The Who
WHAT IS THE MOST RANDOM THING IN YOUR OFFICE? An acrylic alumni award in the shape and likeness of UGA’s mascot for the Nashville chapter winning Chapter of Excellence this year.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? I have two French Bulldogs, George and Beans.
JENNIFER BARBERIE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE? Tulane University and the University of Southern California.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU AT WORK? I love finding ways to better connect our donors to BA’s mission and ministry.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BRENTWOOD ACADEMY ACTIVITY? I love our Fine Arts productions. We have so many talented students!
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? A one-year-old, sweet little Cavapoo named Peaches.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE? Isaiah 41:10
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR WALK-UP SONG? Phil Wickham - Battle Belongs
ZACH WATSON
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTWHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE? Auburn University
WHAT INSPIRES YOU AT WORK? Helping others and working towards a goal that is greater than myself.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BRENTWOOD ACADEMY EVENT? Homecoming Pep Rally and Bonfire.
WHAT IS A PERSONAL GOAL YOU HAVE? Lead my kids to continue to walk with Christ.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE? Philippians 4:12-13
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS? The soccer field parking lot for BA Dads and the football field, two places where many relationships have been formed
LEE LEE ROBINSON GIFTS MANAGER & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORWHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE? The University of Vermont a WHAT INSPIRES YOU AT WORK? I enjoy solving the puzzles of the workplace, such as reporting, data queries, and planning events.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BRENTWOOD ACADEMY ACTIVITY/EVENT/TRADITION?
Senior Survivor Day!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE? Colossians 3:13-14
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR WALK-UP SONG? I really like “Jesus Take the Wheel,” by Carrie Underwood, and a very close second is “Where I Find God,” by Larry Fleet.
WHAT IS A PERSONAL GOAL YOU HAVE? To go bird hunting with my husband and our new hunting dog, Hank.
Our vision and plans are grounded by our mission statement and the four pillars of our Forward in Faith Strategic Plan:
• The Whole Person
• Academic Excellence
• Community
• Financial Strength
Brentwood Academy has an all-encompassing facilities master plan that is reviewed annually and updated as needed. The phasing is complex because some projects must be completed in order for other projects to be feasible. Progress on the master plan relies on continued, generous support from donors. Generous gifts over the past year have advanced our master plan forward with planning and design work and we want to thank our donors who gave during 2022-2023.
We are focused on two immediate projects with another on the horizon. These projects impact each pillar of our strategic plan and will impact every student and family.
Main Entrance
Parents, staff and visitors have recognized a need for a main entrance enhancement to provide safer access to and from campus on an increasingly busy Granny White Pike, as well as parking for school events. We have city approval for a new main entrance including a traffic light, attractive landscaping, and more than 60 new parking spaces.
BA’s First Chapel
We are called to live our lives in communion with God. Our first chapel will be a tangible sign of our mission and commitment to uplift Christ and to do all things to the Glory of God. This enclosed space, with flexible seating for up to 175 people, will allow people to worship, learn and fellowship with one another and the Lord.
Bill and Beth Brown Center for Academics and Student Life
After these two projects are complete, we will be fully focused on the Bill and Beth Brown Center for Academics and Student Life to address needs for classroom and relational space and our new front door to BA.
Common gathering areas, a new academic quad and the spirit store will be rich settings for fellowship and relationship building. We will also enhance the dining hall with indoor and outdoor seating and a Grab & Go café. Our academic support and college counseling will also be centralized here with an experiential learning center.
If you’d like more information on any of these projects, please reach out to Curt Masters, Headmaster, or Jason Powell, Director of Development. curt_masters@brentwoodacademy.com
jason_powell@brentwoodacademy.com
2022-2023 Forward in Faith Donors
Scott and Sally Arthur
Lance and Mindy Barry
Doug and Lori Beck
Jon and Dena Billington
Bobby and Janette Bolden
Bill Brown, Headmaster Emeritus
Ernie and Amanda Chappell
Jake ’98 and Nicole Eaton
Chad and Brandi Ferrari
Chip and Heather Knapp ’93 Fridrich
Forrest and Allison Gardner
Damien and Katy Harmon
Winston and Jane Hickman
Anderson and Meredith Kenny ’00 Hill
Bart and Nicole Hardwick ’90 Jones
Scott and Andrea Louderback
Andy and Felicia McComas
Don and Leola Meiners
Lucy Milligan
Tim and Carissa Pereira
Kevin and Kathryn Phillips
Keith and Nancy Leonard ’78 Phillips
Jason and Amy Powell
Curt ’99 and Danielle Revelette
Mason Revelette ’05
Sharon Sheriff
Scott and Rhonda Sims
Peyton ’02 and Meg Rutledge ’02 Smith
Josh ’93 and Kristen Ingram ’93 Smithson
Craig and Jana Stanley
Jon and Terri Bolden ’93 Ward
Dennis and Doris Wells
Cody and Lori White
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
- Psalm 100:5
BUDGETED REVENUES $27,490,000
Your Support Makes an Impact
God’s provision, through the generosity of donors, advanced the mission and ministry of BA during the 2022-2023 school year with over $820,000 received for The BA Fund. A robust annual fund provides for current-year budgetary needs and supports enhancements that benefit students, parents, and faculty. We are so grateful for our community’s partnership and investment.
Since Brentwood Academy’s founding in 1969, donors have played an active role in propelling Brentwood Academy forward. Generous donors help to further equip our faculty and staff to nurture and challenge each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God. Years from now, today’s students will look back and remember the special moments when a faculty member, coach, advisor, or staff member made a difference. Your investment into BA helps to guarantee those special moments now and for generations to come.
Our future is bright as we continue partnering with families by investing in their students’ growth and success as they develop into young men and women. The charts illustrate our budget for the 2023-2024 school year. Giving sustains and enhances our unique community, bringing together BA families, alumni, and friends of all generations through a shared commitment to student success.
BUDGETED EXPENSES $27,394,611
THANK YOU FOR GIVING!
Brentwood Academy gratefully acknowledges the following donors for gifts during the 2022-2023 fiscal year in support of the mission and ministry of BA. If you have made a donation in the current school year your donation will be noted in next year’s report. Every effort has been made to ensure that all published information is true and accurate. Please inform Director of Development Jason Powell or Gifts Manager Lee Lee Robinson of any errors or omissions and please accept our sincere apologies.
THE BA FUND LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS
BENEFACTOR LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
$25,000 AND ABOVE
Bill and Debbie Kenny
Ben and Christy Stanga
CHALLENGER LEADERSHIP CIRLCE
$10,000 - $24,999
3 Anonymous Donors
Terry and Nancy Brubaker
Bob and Red Buisson
Cory and Jennifer Calendine
Jay Callis
Ernie and Amanda Chappell
Bobby and Carrie Clemmer
David and Johnna Dahl
Justin and Sarah Dunn
Kevin Gangaware
Jake and Kimberly Hester
Winston and Jane Hickman
John and Ashley Welch ’93 Klekamp
Scott and Andrea Louderback
Chuck and Carole Meyer
Landry and Jamie Seedig
Jake ’94 and Larissa Stansell
CHAMPION LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
$5,000-$9,999
2 Anonymous Donors
Shane and Angela Alexander
Mike and Jennifer Barton
Joanne Baulch
Bob and Jan Rodgers ’80 Dale
Bill Denny
Jeff and Mendy Duty
Jon and Colby Harris
Del ’86 and Mary Page Hickman
Kevin and Melissa Kersey
Eddie ’94 and Jordan Lunn
Curt and Cindy Masters
Jeff Moseley
Jim and Sharon Murphy
Tim and Carissa Pereira
Mason Revelette ’05
Alan and Sherry Scarboro
David and Gerry Sciortino
Mark and Christin Spender
Sid Stanley
David and Lanesia Strange
Regg and Adora Swanson
Grant and Angela Veazey
FOUNDER LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
$1,969-$4,999
8 Anonymous Donors
Jefferson ’03 and Eve Muntz ’03 Adcock
Jim and Sherry Ahern
Corey and Jennifer Barberie
Doug and Lori Beck
Dan and Mandy Benson
Michael ’01 and Lisa Flatt ’01 Berry
Shelva Biggs
Henry and Raphaela Coles
Jeff and Deonya Czerwinski
Farhad and Mehrnoosh Davachi
Mark and Julie Dirks
James and Gwen Dowland
Jake ’98 and Nicole Eaton
Darryl ’74 and Anne Adams ’75
Edmonds
Bren and Betty Finucane
Michael ’90 and Elaine Finucane
Ed and Becky Fulcher
John and Lisa Gaburick
Jeff and Christy Gardner
Gregg and Lyn Haddad
Anderson and Meredith Kenny ’00 Hill
Jim and Sarah Houser
Mickey and Bari Jacobs
John and Dee Jacobson
John and Beckie Kareck
Jon and Nancy Kay
Nate and Rachel Kenney
Walter and Sarah Knestrick
Ron and Kaye Knox
Alan and Heather Looney
Jason and Amanda Low
Jim Lyday
Rex and Amye Martin
Dirk and Rachael Melton
Ned and Missy Michaels
Dave ’76 and Lisa Minnigan
Ray ’80 and Lori Mullican
John Munro and Melinda Norris-Munro
Jeff and Dani Muto
David and Monica Nelson
Erik Oliverson and Kelly FarrellOliverson
Ron and Cher Porties
Jason and Amy Powell
Gregg and Jamie Raab
Erik and Amy Wright ’95 Rasmussen
Jim and Mitzi Renfro
Mark and Deborah Rittiner
Trevor and Amy Rosen
Mark and Terri Schoenwald
Bob Shell
Brian and Kelly Smith
Marty and Jennifer Smith
Dallas and Shannon Sonnier
Scott and Rebekah Stephens
Joe and Amy Strong
Cliff ’03 and Kathryn Taylor
Richard and Emilie Tomichek
Caleb and Laura Tucker
Dustin and Dana Wales
Jae and Tamara Waters
Chuck and Katie Woodcock
THE BA FUND DONORS UP TO $1,968
118 Anonymous Donors
Steve Abramowicz and Kara
Abramowicz Whelan
Jay and Alexis Adcox
John and Pat Ahern
Josh and Margaux Akright
Jason and Rhonda Alewine
Buddy ’84 and Tonya Alexander
Jeff and Rachel Alexander
Rick and Ashley Alexander
Ricky and Janice Alexander
Chris Allen and Zea Miller
Connie Allen
Mandy Skaggs Allender ’97
Kenny and Sandi Amato
Steve and Kathy Anderson
Jeff and Jackie Ansell
Charlie and Ramona Armstrong
Mike and Betty Arnott
Michael and Stephanie Arredondo
Scott and Sally Arthur
Mike and Leslie Arthur
Allen and Marie Ashburn
John and Mandy Atchley
Andy and Dana Atkins
Nick and Megan Coppage ’01 Atria
John and Tonya Austin
Bob and Liz Austin
John Ayala
George and Cindy Aycock
Foster Bacon ’13
Buddy ’82 and Jody Bacon
Turner Bacon ’15
Ryan ’03 and Caitlin Chavis Baggett
Athena Bagwell
Cheryl Baird
Beth Baker ’98
Brock and Mary Baker
Jud and Jennifer Baldock
Myers Baldock ’20
Jason and Cindy Ball
Bill and Kathryn Barbat
Bill and Jan Barker
Gary and Ja’Net Barnes
Lance and Mindy Barry
Ruth Barry
John and Ready Davis ’80 Bateman
Jim and Nanci Bauchiero
Ryan and Kerry Bauchiero
Sheena Baugh
David and Holly Baulch
Kim ’73 and Patricia Bauman
Andy and Martha Beasley
Garrett and Jill Beasley
Melissa Beckham
Brian and Jen Beckley
Jason and Jennifer Beddoe
Joshua Bell ’16
Linda Bell
Zachary Bell ’10
Josh and Darci Belville
Laurie Belville
David and Kimberly Bennett
Jason and Mandy Bennett
Pete and Ginnie Benson
Sam and Kate Berman
Dan ’83 and Jenny Bess
Fred and Carole Betts
Warren and Missy Knapp ’93
Bezuidenhout
Kurston ’97 and Addy Biggers
Bill and Kim Biggs
Daniel and Cynthia Billington
Jon and Dena Billington
JD Binger
Burt and Becky Birchfield
Andy and Stacy Blackston
Derek and Anna Clare Bland
Michael and Heather Blankinship
Lacy and Joan Blanton
Lacy and Margaret Blanton
Michael and Paula Blanton
Bobby and Janette Bolden
Addie Boles ’22
Xavier Bonnafous and Madonna
Parsons-Bonnafous
Emily Borders
David and Gloria Bourgeois
Ray and Susan Bowling
Shellie Tillman Braden ’91
Kent and Kathy Wheeler ’76 Bradford
Andy and Diane Bradshaw
George and Connie Brandenburg
Nathan and Amy Brandon
Pam Brann
Rick and Nancy Simpkins ’73 Brasher
Jackson ’03 and Meagan Brasher
Bob and Delois Bratton
Brian and Courtney Brauss
Kevin and Linda Brauss
David and Shelley Breen
Paul and Holly Brewer
Tim and Ann Brinkmann
Megan Broadbent ’14
Stewart and Angie Bronson
Michael and Laura Brooks
Carter and Vickie Brown
Amari and Meagan Brown
J. Mac ’83 and Julie Brown
Martha Brown
Matt Brown ’97 and Bri Diaz-Brown
Michael Brown
Norman and Lucretia Brown
Bill Brown, Headmaster Emeritus
Ley ’79 and Jackie Bethel ’85 Brown
Zane and Jessica Browning
Jim and LeAnn Bruce
Phyllis Brumbaugh
Kenny Buckman
William and Rosalyn Buford
Bobby and Melissa Buisson
Joel and Susan Bunkowske
Larry and Laura Burkhart
Skip and Karen Burris
Byron and Kelly Bush
Amanda Butler
Gina Butler
David and Michal Caldwell
Lynda Calendine
Rocky and Teri Calmus
Woody and Millie Camp
Kevin and Pamela Cane
Don and Gail Capeling
Jeff and Courtney Capeling
Al and Pat Carman
Phil and Rebecca Brewer ’73 Carter
Mark and Alicia Miller ’98 Casey
Joseph and Lee Cazayoux
Rodney and Avery Cearley
Jeff and Michele Chandler
Harry and Angela Chapman
Jim and Yolanda Chapman
Whit and Wendy Moon Chapman
Jose and Jessica Chavira
Derk and Cari Cheetwood
Jaeis and Donna Chon
Brian and Shari Christenson
Seth and Dixie Christian
Kevin and Jennifer Chunn
Brett and Kara Clark
Charlie and Gail Clark
Lulu Luton Clark ‘76
Sonny and Stacey Clark
Woody and Kathy Clark
Jim ’97 and Jennifer Ann Neill ’97 Clark
Riley Clark ’22
Cameron and Amy Shavers Clarke
Caroline Clemmer ’21
Bo ’97 and Lissa Bath ’96 Clift
Jud ’93 and Melissa Clift
Scooter and Fran Clippard
Candace Clippard ’05
Cynthia Cobbs
Gary and Linda Coburn
John and Jane Cohea
Ethan and Ashley Parrish ’03 Colclasure
Scott and Amy Cole
Curtis and Debbie Collier
Glynn Collier
Ryan and Jennifer Collier
Andy and Ashley Collignon
Jay ’84 and Angie Collins
Luke Collins ’20
Bob and Fran Collins
Robert and Melissa Collins
Will Collins ’19
Ryan ’00 and Heidi Smithson ’00
Compton
Paul and Sara Compton
Ray and Jennie Conley
Mike and Darlene Corter
Rachel Cotham
Blake and Amanda Cothran
Eric and Carol Cox
Janet Cox
Mark and J’Anne Cox
Tom and Amy Cox
Ben and Heather Crane
Clyde and Carol Cressler
Jacob ’15 and Madeline Cretin
Stephen and Jenny Collier Cretin
Jeremiah and Kathleen Cronin
John and Mary Ann Cropp
Mack Cummings ’22
Ray and Raymonda Cunningham
Dan and Amy Cutsinger
Todd and Leigh Ann Cyphers
Nate and Jenifferlee Dake Dager
Claudio Daguerressar and Isabel
Englander
Innocent Dargbey and Selorm
Adzokpa-Dargbey
Ashcon Davachi ’22
Josh and Kristen Davis
Brian and Sarah Jordan Priest ’11 Davis
Shannon Day
Si and Angela Deane
Bill and Courtenay Decker
Dennis and Molly DeLong
Benji and Laura DeMotte
BoBo Denson
Eric and Kelley Descher
Kate Descher ’21
Jacklyn Dickens
Mark and Jennie Dickens
Mark and Stephanie Dickinson
Arnold ’73 and Angie Dillon
Meredith DiPasquale ’22
Topper ’87 and Marla Doehring
Gary and Linda Donnelly
Joey and Shannon Donnelly
David ’81 and Susan Drummond
Otis and Casey Duhart
Janice Duks
Chris and Joan Dunn
Kyle and Julie Dunn
Edison Dupree ’15
Emerson Dupree ’17
Ronnie and Donna Durrett
Marie Dutton
Andrew ’97 and Jessica Dye
Michael and Janet Dyer
Van and Cathy Rowan ’80 East
Mitch and Kimberly Edgeworth
Molly Edmondson
Thomas ’94 and Rebecca Edmondson
Laura Eldridge
Bump and Kim Smith ’95 Elliott
Michael and Amy Ellis
Jason and Kim Ellison
Ann Ennis
Alphonso Esposito and Jayne Jewell
Larry and Rosemary Eubanks
Josh and Kacie Evans
Jeff and Lynda Fadler
Mary Farfaglia
Jack and Anne Faris
Chipper and Dana Farley
Jono and Laura Farrell
Susan Farrell
Val Fenti and Linda Sage Fenti
Brant ’87 and Ashley Ferguson
Chad and Brandi Ferrari
Donald and Tiffany Fields
Kurt and Tina Finley
Cortland and Lacey Finnegan
Jason and Holly Fisher
Jason and Terra Fisher
Larry and Mary Fisher
Kevin and Susan Hemmrich ’90
Flanagan
Nick and Mara Flanagan
Jack and Bev Fletcher
Alex and Michelle Florez
Grayson Follis ’22
Jacie Fontenot
Jim and Angie Ford
Ben and Ruth Forrester
John Forrester
Linda Fortier
David ’95 and Liz Fox
Elizabeth Fox
Harvey and Connie Fox
Grant and Yvette Fraser
Russell and Jessica Caudell ’07 Frazier
Lauren Freeman ’20
Rod and Natasha Freeman
Chip and Heather Knapp ’93 Fridrich
James Frist ’91
Jonathan and Shannon Williams Frost
Blake and Jamie Fulton
John and Natalie Gaburick
Mike Gallagher
Chandler ’01 and Niki Ganick
Forrest and Allison Gardner
Jane Gardner
Mike and Ginny Sinclair Gardner
Brook and Lisa Garman
Lester Gassaway
Stephen and Kara Gause
Matthew and Laura Gelfand
Peter Geoly
John and Sue Gering
Richard and Sara Getsay
Dana and Liz Gibbs
Henry and Belva Gilbert
Brantley and Courtney Gilmer
Beverly Giuliani
Ray Giuliani
Brent ’87 and Heather Glossinger
Jerry and Colleen Golenor
Matt and Aimée Golenor
John and Jill Gonas
Oscar and Maria Gonzalez
Phil and Jaye Schuler Goodman
Joe and Judy Goodman
Missy Goodman
Jane Gosser
Andy and Jennifer Land ’92 Graham
George and Teresa Graham
Patricia Gray
Tom and Jennifer Gray
Nathan and Lara Robinson ’80 Green
Dustin and Amy Rutledge ’98 Greene
Sally Greene
Steve and Shelton Greene
Joe and Holly Grenvicz
Treavor and Melissa Grimes
Austin and Lauren Groves
Jay and Jennie Gunter
Wesley and Alyssa Hall
Billy and Bonnie Baria Hall
Jack and Catherine Hall
Richard and Alice Halstead
Aidan Hamilton ’22
Scott and Tracie Hamilton
Robin Hammond
Jean Hannan
Betty Harper
Charlie and Diane Harper
Steva Harrod
John Hartle
Mike ’88 and Melissa Helton
Erik and Leslie Henderson
David Henry
Earl and Marilyn Henry
Timothy and Ashley Henry
Jack Herbert
Brad and Trish Hill
David and Cathy Hill
Chris Hill
Matt and Becky Hill
James and Michiko Hillenmeyer
Andrew ’08 and Rachel Hinson
Andy ’98 and Jen Hobbs
Kevin and Suzan Hobgood
Gregg and MaryAnn Hodge
Craig and Leigh Marie Lunn ’92 Holder
Key ’85 and Anne Holleman
Thomas and Linda Holloway
Lanny and Brenda Holmes
Kyle ’93 and Rebecca Fletcher ’93 Holmes
Scott ’91 and Jill Holmes
Leah Phelps Hoskins
Andy ’73 and Margaret Howell
Zhibin Huang and Tracy Hu
Henry and Chris Huddleston
Stacy and Julie Hull
Bobby and Kristin Hullett
Thomas ’00 and Jessica Hunter
Michael and Jemma Hurst
Lynn Husband
Phil ’89 and Holly Husband
Rick Husong and Heather Luke-Husong
Jay and Susan Hutchens
Wade and Ginger Hyatt
Matt and Carrie Inderlied
Doug and Carol Ingram
Nick and Lorri Iorio
Eric and Kim Isham
Terry Mash Jackson ’73
Willett Jackson
Ron ’77 and Cheryl Jaekle
Jeff and Amy Janes
Lindsay Lane Jennings ’96
Richard and Jane Jennings
Ralph and Sandy Jernigan
Dick and Ellen Jewell
David and Quindal Johns
Harrison and Lisa Johnson
Fred and Nancy Johnson
Karen Johnson
Nicki Johnson
Chris and Melissa Johnston
Kevin ’85 and Cathy Johnston
Tyson and Amy Jominy
Bart and Nicole Hardwick ’90 Jones
Blake and Julie Jones
James and Brenda Jones
J.J. and LaRita Jones
Tara Jones
Ivan Jordanov
Frank and Judy Juvan
Andy and Colleen Kane
Josiah Kareck ’19
Jason and Anna Lindsay Keen
Robyne Atkins Kennedy
Bill and Peg Kennedy
Jimmy and Pamela Ker
Alan and Patti Killingsworth
Ben and Kathy King
Carson King ’15
Tamara King
Paul and Suzanne Kirkegaard
Bill and Judy Knapp
Brandon and Bess Coles ’98 Knox
Jeff and Betsy Koch
Bill and Myleen Kottas
Brian Kraft and Laurie Fortier
Randy and Arvey Krise
Bryan and Zena Krupin
Tammy Kussman Thompson
Clifton and Susan Lambreth
Cynthia Lanier
Ken and Carrie Lanyon
Spencer Lanyon ’22
Jon and Jennifer Laster
Britt and Aimee Latham
Alex and Catherine Lawhorn
Bert and Janet Laws
Joe and Jeanette Leahy
Chris and Vera Lee
Rich and Sherry Leipzig
Chip Leonard and Stacy Arender
Tommy and Betsy Leonard
Chaquetta Lewis
Greg and Sallie Lewis
Brian and Erin Lilly
Steve and Amanda Lindemann
Jim and Lisa Littlejohn
Melissa Littlejohn
Jack and Cathy Locke
Steve and Denise Ennis ’79 Long
Denise Lorenz
Mike and Linda Lorenz
Jean Louis and Rosette Cepoudy
Johnny and Lindalu Lovier
Rick and Lisa Lovins
Alfred and Rebecca Lumsdaine
Lindsey Lumsdaine ’22
Roland and Sarah Lundy
Matt ’88 and Sarah MacIntyre
Steve and Michelle Maggart
Karen Mallory
Jeremy and Jinni Clark ’00 Malone
Patricia Malone
Charles and Grace Mamolo
MK Mamolo ’22
Vincent and Nikoleta Marino
David and Elizabeth Marks
Jason and Maggie Martin
Paulette Martin
Tony and Libby Marx
Christopher and Alysha Marx
James and Tanya Massey
Phil ’06 and Caroline Masters
Bryce Mathews ’16
Jason and Kim Mathews
John and Deborah Maynard
Cayce McAlister
Gary and Julie McCarter
Woody and Rachael McClendon
Kerry and Vicki McCluggage
Kevin and Holly McClung
Keith and Neva McClurg
Steven and Lori McClurg
Andy and Felicia McComas
Penny McConnell
Shane McConnell
Bill and Charity McConnell
Ernest and Katherine McDuffey
John and Christine McGill
Archie and Sidney McKinnis
Bo and Nikki McKinnis
Austin and Kelly McMullen
Lenoy and Sonja McMullen
Tim and Bev McNeese
Don and Leola Meiners
Chris and Diana Melton
Craig ’89 and Jennie Menzie
Brenda and Larry Mercer
Ben and Karen Merrill
Walter and Morgan Merrill
Erik and Rebecca Metzger
Joe Miles
Joe and Hallie Miller
Shelley Miller
Wayne and Lisa Milner
Brad ’05 and Jessie Minnigan
Anthony and Tierney Monaco
Tony and Ariane Montemuro
Monty Montgomery ’89
Tony and Kimberly Montiel
Melissa Moon
Darrell ’97 and Dianne Moore
Derek and Robyn Moore
Mac and Polly Moore
Cody and Marci Moore
Danny and Staci Moss
Kristian Mtetwa ’17
Marian Mtetwa
David Mullican ’17
Keeli Mullican ’21
Jason and Daina Duks ’91 Mullis
Dan and Stephanie Murphy
Dow and Elaine Murphy
Michael and Katherine Murray
Millicent Murray
Rick and Jane-Ann Myers
Andrew and Erin Ellis Nash
Christina Naslund ’22
Jeanne Natwick
Justin and Michelle Neece
Charles Neff
Gary and Debbie Neill
Steve and Denise Nelson
Thomas and Sara Netolicky
Linus Nguyen and Vanessa Benavides
My and Nancy Nguyen
Gary and Pam Nichols
Bob and Diane Nichols
Jerry and Kathy Niemeyer
Marvin Nischan
Steve and Kelly Norton
Tracy and Harriet Norville
Matt and Kimberly Nygren
Kevin and Raja O’Brien
Randy and Katie O’Bryan
Chris and Christen O’Cull
Tom and Carol O’Cull
Jason and Nicole Oggs
Moses and Gloria Onwubiko
Don and Nancy Osborne
Talbott and Jennifer Tennyson ’97
Ottinger
Doug and Bonnie Owen
Jim and Pat Owen
Paul and Jessika Packman
Joe and Peggy Palmer
Rick Palmiter
Rich and Jenny Pankow
Andrew ’97 and Lauren Parrish
Vergil Parson
Leon and Judy Partain
James and Jill Paul
Ricardo and Rosemary Pavon
Donna Payne
Rick and Gwen Pearson
Angela Peden
David Peden ’97
Tricia Pedigo
Lisa Peebles-Chagnon
John and Carey Jacobs ’99 Peek
Mike and Trisha Peek
Donald and Nancy Pelster
Michael ’05 and Meredith Sellers Pelster
Edmund Perry
Stephen and Teresa Petro
Latreca Pettigrew
Bill Phillips
Nathan and Cameron Phillips
Jackson Phillips ’19
Kevin and Kathryn Phillips
Houston and Kristin Phillips
Rich Pickle
Hailey Pierson ’13
Darin and Angela Playle
Dale and Nancy Jo Polley
Tom and Laura Pollock
Leigh Ann Portale
Donald and Susan Porteous
Chad and Diana Porter
Matthew Porter ’19
Scott and Carol Len Frist ’88 Portis
Caroline Powell ’21
Ted and Amber Pratt
Bill and Megan Preble
Dennis and Wilda Preble
David and Megan Pruce
Naomi Pugh
Don and Dora Ann Purdy
Gary and Joanne Rabideau
Seth and Vikki Radow
Lloyd and Susan Ramer
Davy Rawson
Marsha Ray
Scottie Reall ’04
Patrick and Ann Rehovsky
Chuck and Terri Reid
Tim and Jeanna Reid
Curt ’99 and Danielle Revelette
Anne Laura Burks Reviere
Shaun and Laura Reynolds
Dusty and Lynn Beasley ’74 Rhoades
Jason ’87 and Amanda Ricciardi
Pete and Sharon Ricciardi
Steve and Jane Richards
Joan Richert
Kyra Richter
Michael and Heather Ridgway
Mike and Nancy Riley
John and Kathryn Roberson
Ryan ’09 and Brittany Tucker ’09
Roberts
Chris Robinson ’22
Chris and Lee Lee Robinson
Lee and Vickie Robinson
Drew and Colyer Robison
Scott and Pam Rogers
Jay Rogers
Steve and Molly Edmondson ’86 Rollins
Larry and Mary Ann Rooks
Richard and Mary Lee Roselle
Rae Rouse
Joseph Rowan
Richard and Jane Royster
Patsy Rudolph
Randy Rudolph
Ryan and Katie Rudolph
Clint and Shannon Russell
Cara Sadler ’16
Maxey ’73 and Debbie Krauth ’73
Sanders
Jane Sanderson
Daniel and Maggie Schuh
Daniel and Ann Scott
Edna Scott
Essex and Larnitwa Scott
Freddie and Tondalanea Scott
Jaime and Erika Scruggs
Larry and Linda Seedig
Robert and Cindy Seibels
Bill and Shannon Serie
David and Swannee Williams ’77 Sexton
Matson and Kim Sanderson
Hannah Santi ’09
Corey Sargent
John and Gaytri Scheel
Brian and Kimbra Schmidt
David and Barrett Schroeder
David and Brooke Schroeder
Jan Urbanowicz and Holly Shepherd
Urbanowicz
Clay and Dorothy Barfield ’90 Sifford
Edward Simmons
Matt and Alli Simpson
Steve and Michele Simpson
John and Linda Sims
Burney and Sarah Skates
Steve and Joan Skipper
Amy Smith
Ann Smith
Rhett and Hopelyn Smith
Ben and Katy Smith
Jimmy and Carol Smith
James Smith and Dana Dedmon Smith
Ryan ’97 and Jennifer Smith
Joe and Ann Smith
Marshall ’92 and Tara Smith
Ray and Robin Smith
Todd and Grace Smith
Whit and Bridget Woolems ’93 Smith
Peyton ’02 and Meg Rutledge ’02 Smith
Gram Smithson ’22
Josh ’93 and Kristen Ingram ’93
Smithson
Ann Smithson
Joe and Dana Smyth
Ally Sneed
Todd and Rachelle Sorensen
Todd and Susan Sorrow
Shane and Ann Specht
Dennis and Danielle Stallings
Craig and Jana Stanley
Jimmy and Shirley Bethshares Stansell
Tim and Sarah Steinlein
Mike and Kristin Stelzner
Chad and Mitzi Stevens
Ed and Patty Stevens
Jimmy and Angie Stiff
Don and Cheryl Stinnett
John and Sarah Stranak
Linn and Judy Stranak
Robert and Sandra Strantz
Jacob and Amanda Stribling
Edward and Ashley Stringfellow
Annie Strong ’21
Dan and Linda Summers
William and Christy Summey
Blair and Jonelle Summitt
Stephen and Ana Susano
Mark and Karen Schwartz ’90 Sutton
Bernard and Regina Sykes
Dan and Christy Sykes
Dwayne and Jenifer Tanner
Mike and Joanie Tanner
Ray and Janet Tarkington
Wesley and Sheila Thayer
Clay Thomas and Christina Cook
Jeff and Carolyn Thomas
Paul and Janice Thomas
David and Joanne Thornton
Ali Thrasher ’13
Emma Grace Thrasher ’19
Neil and Lana Thrasher
James and Sharon Tillman
J.D. and Tessa Tiner
Bob and Pia Rooth ’78 Tinsley
Jason and Brittainy Tomichek
Darrell Travis
Scott and Donna Dukes Trimble
George and Margaret Uribe
John and Patty Van Alstyne
Kenny and Tabitha Vanns
Andre and Myriam Vargas
Chuck and Crissy Varn
Tom and Beth Varn
Bucky and Kate Vaughan
Buddy and Nancy Vaughan
Tony and Pamela Vaughn
Daniel and Bridgette Veale
Dan and Carole Veazey
Ben and Terra Vinet
David and Betsy Von Dohlen
Donnie and Kelly Wade
Andy and Lindsay Fowlkes ’86 Wade
Ted and Elizabeth Wade
Jeff ’81 and Cindy Wadlington
Nick and Meg Gering ’01 Wadlington
Ryan and Elizabeth Edmonds ’03
Walker
Lyn Walker
Matt and Tricia Wall
Bryan and Jennie-Blair Ward
Jimmy and Tara Ward
Jon and Terri Bolden ’93 Ward
Ed and Jamie Warner
Scott and Jessica Warren
Thad and Jacque Watkins
Rex and Phyllis Watson
Zach and Kim Watson
India Way ’12
Brandon and Katie Waymire
Neil and Elizabeth Richards ’06 Webb
Trent ’97 and Claire Webb
Bob and April Tanner ’93 Weber
Tom and Kathy Weiss
Susan Welch
Bill and Hillary Wellons
Bill and Carolyn Wellons
Aaron and Jessica Wells
Cindy Wells
Scott ’99 and Julie Crosthwait ’99 Wells
Justin and Alison Wenzel
Connie West
Matt and Kathi West
Mike and Sandy West
Rachel West
DJ and Jeanette Weymuth
Eric and Sarah Catherine Brooks ’93
Wheeler
Lee and Kristen Whelchel
Ricky White
Cody and Lori White
Jonathan and Courtney Whitehurst
George and Kay Widmaier
Steve and Katie Widmaier
James and Carrie Wilhoit
Dan and Sarah Wilkerson
David and Regenia Wilkes
Lindsay Wilkinson
Bill and Dana Williams
Candi Williams
Russell and Kita Williams
Doug and Liggett Williams
Richmond ’93 and Christina Williams
Shay ’90 and Elizabeth Williams
Jeffrey and Karen Wills
Joanne Wills
Andy and Brooke Wilson
Chris and Liz Wilson
Tom and Paula Wilson
Jim and Barbara Wilson
Joey and Susan Wilson
Mike ’74 and Cady Wilson
Aaron and Tracy Wimsatt
Richard and Janet Wimsatt
Bill Wise
Kevin and Leigh Ann Witt
Jayne Wochomurka
William and Mavis Wolf
Tracy and Juanita Wooten
Stan and Lori Wooten
Jamelle Wray
Elizabeth Wright ’14
Dick and Carol Wright
Todd and Kristi Wurth
Dres and Emily Masters ’03 Yanes
Edward and Julie Yescott
Felix and JoMarie Yonkus
Eric and Erin Yonkus
Fred and Susan Zeagler
David and Brandi Zinn
David and Patty Zinn
ALUMNI
1973
Kim ’73 and Patricia Bauman
Rick and Nancy Simpkins ’73 Brasher
Phil and Rebecca Brewer ’73 Carter
Arnold ’73 and Angie Dillon
Andy ’73 and Margaret Howell
Terry Mash Jackson ’73
Maxey ’73 and Debbie Krauth ’73
Sanders
1974
Darryl ’74 and Anne Adams ’75
Edmonds
Dusty and Lynn Beasley ’74 Rhoades
Mike ’74 and Cady Wilson
1975
1 Anonymous Donor
Darryl ’74 and Anne Adams ’75
Edmonds
1976
Kent and Kathy Wheeler ’76 Bradford
Lulu Luton Clark ’76
Dave ’76 and Lisa Minnigan
1977
Ron ’77 and Cheryl Jaekle
David and Swannee Williams ’77 Sexton
1978
Bob and Pia Rooth ’78 Tinsley
1979
Ley ’79 and Jackie Bethel ’85 Brown
Steve and Denise Ennis ’79 Long
1980
John and Ready Davis ’80 Bateman
Bob and Jan Rodgers ’80 Dale
Van and Cathy Rowan ’80 East
Nathan and Lara Robinson ’80 Green
Ray ’80 and Lori Mullican
1981
David ’81 and Susan Drummond
Jeff ’81 and Cindy Wadlington
1982
Buddy ’82 and Jody Bacon
1983
Dan ’83 and Jenny Bess
J.Mac ’83 and Julie Brown
1984
Buddy ’84 and Tonya Alexander
Jay ’84 and Angie Collins
1985
1 Anonymous Donor
Ley ’79 and Jackie Bethel ’85 Brown
Key ’85 and Anne Holleman
Kevin ’85 and Cathy Johnston
1986
1 Anonymous Donor
Del ’86 and Mary Page Hickman
Steve and Molly Edmondson ’86 Rollins
Andy and Lindsay Fowlkes ’86 Wade
1987
Topper ’87 and Marla Doehring
Brant ’87 and Ashley Ferguson
Brent ’87 and Heather Glossinger
Jason ’87 and Amanda Ricciardi
1988
1 Anonymous Donor
Mike ’88 and Melissa Helton
Matt ’88 and Sarah MacIntyre
Scott and Carol Len Frist ’88 Portis
1989
1 Anonymous Donor
Phil ’89 and Holly Husband
Craig ’89 and Jennie Menzie
Monty Montgomery ’89
1990
Michael ’90 and Elaine Finucane
Kevin and Susan Hemmrich ’90
Flanagan
Bart and Nicole Hardwick ’90 Jones
Clay and Dorothy Barfield ’90 Sifford
Mark and Karen Schwartz ’90 Sutton
Shay ’90 and Elizabeth Williams
1991
Shellie Tillman Braden ’91
James Frist ’91
Scott ’91 and Jill Holmes
Jason and Daina Duks ’91 Mullis
1992
Andy and Jennifer Land ’92 Graham
Craig and Leigh Marie Lunn ’92 Holder
Marshall ’92 and Tara Smith
1993
1 Anonymous Donor
Warren and Missy Knapp ’93
Bezuidenhout
Jud ’93 and Melissa Clift
Chip and Heather Knapp ’93 Fridrich
Kyle ’93 and Rebecca Fletcher ’93
Holmes
John and Ashley Welch ’93 Klekamp
Whit and Bridget Woolems ’93 Smith
Josh ’93 and Kristen Ingram ’93
Smithson
Jon and Terri Bolden ’93 Ward
Bob and April Tanner ’93 Weber
Eric and Sarah Catherine Brooks ’93
Wheeler
Richmond ’93 and Christina Williams
1994
1 Anonymous Donor
Thomas ’94 and Rebecca Edmondson
Eddie ’94 and Jordan Lunn
Jake ’94 and Larissa Stansell
1995
1 Anonymous Donor
Bump and Kim Smith ’95 Elliott
David ’95 and Liz Fox
Erik and Amy Wright ’95 Rasmussen
1996
1 Anonymous Donor
Bo ’97 and Lissa Bath ’96 Clift
Lindsay Lane Jennings ’96
1997
Mandy Skaggs Allender ’97
Kurston ’97 and Addy Biggers
Matt Brown ’97 and Bri Diaz-Brown
Jim ’97 and Jennifer Ann Neill ’97
Clark
Bo ’97 and Lissa Bath ’96 Clift
Andrew ’97 and Jessica Dye
Darrell ’97 and Dianne Moore
Talbott and Jennifer Tennyson ’97
Ottinger
Andrew ’97 and Lauren Parrish
David Peden ’97
Ryan ’97 and Jennifer Smith
Trent ’97 and Claire Webb
1998
Beth Baker ’98
Mark and Alicia Miller ’98 Casey
Jake ’98 and Nicole Eaton
Dustin and Amy Rutledge ’98 Greene
Andy ’98 and Jen Hobbs
Brandon and Bess Coles ’98 Knox
1999
John and Carey Jacobs ’99 Peek
Curt ’99 and Danielle Revelette
Scott ’99 and Julie Crosthwait ’99
Wells
2000
Ryan ’00 and Heidi Smithson ’00
Compton
Anderson and Meredith Kenny ’00 Hill
Thomas ’00 and Jessica Hunter
Jeremy and Jinni Clark ’00 Malone
2001
1 Anonymous Donor
Nick and Megan Coppage ’01 Atria
Michael ’01 and Lisa Flatt ’01 Berry
Chandler ’01 and Niki Ganick
Nick and Meg Gering ’01 Wadlington
2002
1 Anonymous Donor
Peyton ’02 and Meg Rutledge ’02
Smith
2003
Jefferson ’03 and Eve Muntz ’03
Adcock
Ryan ’03 and Caitlin Chavis Baggett
Jackson ’03 and Meagan Brasher
Ethan and Ashley Parrish ’03
Colclasure
Cliff ’03 and Kathryn Taylor
Ryan and Elizabeth Edmonds ’03
Walker
Dres and Emily Masters ’03 Yanes
2004
Scottie Reall ’04
The Alumni Garden
LAYING A FIRM FOUNDATION AND PAVING A PATH TO THE FUTURE
Terry Mash ‘73
Laura Jungmichel ‘74
Cricket Robbins Merritt ‘74
Randal Mash ‘75
Kathy Knestrick Guest ‘80
Jeff Wadlington ‘81
Ashleigh Sharp ‘86
Brent Sharp ‘86
Matt MacIntyre ‘88
Wayne Akers ‘96
Thomas Hunter ‘00
Tim Akers ‘01
Patrick Hunter ‘02
Cliff Taylor ‘03
Mary Hollis Helman ‘06
Sam Long ‘11
Emily Glossinger ‘17
Bryce Jarvis ‘17
Kennedy Jarvis ‘18
Jackson Horton ‘20
Tom Husband ‘21
Jamison Arthur ‘23
Alex Beck ‘23
Abby Butler ‘23
Aly Clark ‘23
Drew Clemmer ‘23
Crider Cook ‘23
Finley Baird Dennis ‘23
Taylor Nicole Dickinson ‘23
Meg Edmondson ‘23
Trinity Fields ‘23
Elizabeth Sinclair Finucane ‘23
Colby Flanagan ‘23
Mimi Husband ‘23
Sophie Jacobson ‘23
Anna Louise Janes ‘23
Avery Grace Johnson ‘23
Braden Jones ‘23
Mattie Kate MacIntyre ‘23
Nikolas Marino ‘23
Lauren Elise McComas ‘23
Foster K. McConnell ‘23
Mason Peden ‘23
Meyer Pereira ‘23
Athan Pohlman ‘23
Mattison Sanderson ‘23
Luke Smith ‘23
Sadie Sutton ‘23
Jack Ward ‘23
Bricks in Memory of Alumni
Kelly Norton ‘79
Luke Knox ‘18
To purchase a brick, please visit: brentwoodacademy.com/alumni
Questions: Kelly Smith at kelly_smith@brentwoodacademy.com
2005
Candace Clippard ’05
Brad ’05 and Jessie Minnigan
Michael ’05 and Meredith Sellers Pelster
Mason Revelette ’05
2006
1 Anonymous Donor
Phil ’06 and Caroline Masters
Neil and Elizabeth Richards ’06 Webb
2007
Russell and Jessica Caudell ’07 Frazier
2008
Andrew ’08 and Rachel Hinson
2009
Ryan ’09 and Brittany Tucker ’09
Roberts
Hannah Santi ’09
2010
1 Anonymous Donor
Zachary Bell ’10
2011
Brian and Sarah Jordan Priest ’11 Davis
2012
India Way ‘12
2013
Foster Bacon ’13
Hailey Pierson ’13
Ali Thrasher ’13
2014
Megan Broadbent ’14
Elizabeth Wright ’14
2015
Turner Bacon ’15
Jacob ’15 and Madeline Cretin
Edison Dupree ’15
Carson King ’15
2016
Joshua Bell ’16
Bryce Mathews ’16
Cara Sadler ’16
2017
Emerson Dupree ’17
Kristian Mtetwa ’17
David Mullican ’17
2018
1 Anonymous Donor
2019
Will Collins ’19
Josiah Kareck ’19
Jackson Phillips ’19
Matthew Porter ’19
Emma Grace Thrasher ’19
2020
Myers Baldock ’20
Luke Collins ’20
Lauren Freeman ’20
2021
Caroline Clemmer ’21
Kate Descher ’21
Keeli Mullican ’21
Caroline Powell ’21
Annie Strong ’21
2022
1 Anonymous Donor
Addie Boles ’22
Riley Clark ’22
Mack Cummings ’22
Ashcon Davachi ’22
Meredith DiPasquale ’22
Grayson Follis ’22
Aidan Hamilton ’22
Spencer Lanyon ’22
Lindsey Lumsdaine ’22
MK Mamolo ’22
Christina Naslund ’22
Chris Robinson ’22
Gram Smithson ’22
DESIGNATED GIFTS
Daryl and Carrie Carter
Scott and Andrea Louderback
Bill and Charity McConnell
Stephen and Ana Susano
Joe ‘86 and Donna Taylor
BUSINESSES WHO GAVE MATCHING GIFTS TO THE BA FUND
Alliance Bernstein
Best Buy
Goldman Sachs
HCA Healthcare
Kroger
Lincoln Financial Group
New York Life
McKesson Medical Corporation
Paramount
PayPal Giving Fund
Prospect Ridge
UPS
BUSINESS SPONSORS
Aspen Grove Dental Associates
BECA Commercial Flooring Group, LLC
Bone and Joint Institute of Franklin
Carrie Me Up & Away
Donnelly Timmons Custom Builders
Earl Swenson Associates, Inc.
Healthcare Financing of America
Jonathan’s Grille
Maggart & Associates, P.C.
Red Box + Dumpsters
Talon Construction
The Budd Group
The Parke Company, Inc.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Bill Austin
Father of Kent Austin ’81 and Kelly Austin McCaulley ’87
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Daniel Bell
Father of Joshua Bell ‘16
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Sherry Lynn Blanchard
Grandmother of Luke Collins ‘20, Will Collins ‘19, Allyson Collins ’15 and Shelby Collins ’14 Rose
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Charlotte Sheriff Callis ’84
Mother of Reilly Callis ’17, Boone Callis ’20 and Brendan Callis ’21; Sister of Glenn Sheriff ’80 and Lance Sheriff ’86; Aunt of Ashley Sheriff ’19 and Abby Sheriff ’20; Cousin of Michele Sheriff Gill ’78
Jay Callis
Chris Huddleston
Otis Bowyer Cheshire, Jr.
Father of Bo Cheshire ’82, Karen Cheshire ’83 and Cory Chesire Morris ‘87
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Martha Davis
Mother of Ready Davis Bateman ’80 and Jim J. Davis ‘87
John and Ready Davis ’80 Bateman
Jim J. ’87 and Rachel Hyde Davis
Rhodes Ennis
Father of Denise Ennis Long ’79 and Grandfather of Will Long ’07, Chase Long ’09 and Sam Long ’11
Steve and Denise Ennis ’79 Long
Jack and Peggy Hailey
Parents of John Hailey ‘75
Anonymous
Johnny Haley
Father of Brittany Haley Lipscomb ‘89
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Harrison Hester
Son of Doug Hester ‘86
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Luke Knox ‘18
Son of David ‘90 and Rachel Clift ‘90 Knox; Brother of Dawson Knox ‘15 and Lucy James Knox ‘21; Nephew of Bo Clift ‘97, Jud Clift ‘93, Lissa Bath Clift ‘96, Julie Knox McLean ‘94, Kathy Kitchen Oliver ‘76, Kathy Knox Pierson ‘88 and Mike Pierson ‘87; Cousin of Judson Clift ‘21, Karsyn Clift ‘25, Landon Clift ‘24, Hailey Pierson ‘13 and Tate Pierson ‘17.
Judy Alexander
Rick and Nancy Simpkins ’73 Brasher
Jeff and Lynda Fadler
Leah Phelps Hoskins
Bill and Judy Knapp
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Richard Charles McDavitt
Father of Susan McDavitt ‘89 and Sarah McDavitt Rowlett ‘92
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Steve McNair
Father of Trent McNair ’22 and Ty McNair ‘17
Jay Rogers
James H. Oggs
Father of BA Business Manager Jason Oggs
Rick and Lisa Greene
Jim Petway
Father of Jake Petway ’08 and Victoria Petway ’10; Uncle of Larry Brooks ’07, Lucas Brooks ’10 and Lauren Brooks ‘13
Terri Perry
Brian Ralls ‘05
Brother of Emily Ralls Andersen ‘08; Son of Doug and Pat Ralls
Mason Revelette ‘05
Bill Sheriff
Father of Glenn Sheriff ’80, Charlotte Sheriff Callis ’84 and Lance Sheriff ’86; Grandfather of Ashley Sheriff ’19, Abby Sheriff ’20, Reilly Callis ’17, Boone Callis ’20 and Brendan Callis ’21; Cousin of Michele Sheriff Gill ‘78
Rick and Nancy Simpkins ’73 Brasher
Ann Ennis
Leah Phelps Hoskins
Billie Ann Smith
Mother of Marshall Smith ’92 and Connie Smith Moore ‘90; Grandmother of Cali Smith ‘25 and Mac Smith ‘27
Rick and Nancy Simpkins ’73 Brasher
Bill and Judy Knapp
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Chris Smith ‘90
Brother of Slaton Smith ‘88
Leah Phelps Hoskins
Bill and Judy Knapp
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Jane Smith
Mother of Chris Smith ’90 and Slaton Smith ‘88
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Cindy Tripp
Mother of Sarah James Tripp Myatt ‘02, Emily Tripp ‘03 and Amber Neeley ‘11
Tom and Kathy Weiss
Dorothy Headden White
Mother of retired faculty member Ginger Mize; Grandmother of Jay Henderson ’92, Clay Headden ’95, Carrie Headden Layson ’96, David Henderson ’99, Rob Mize ‘02 and Hunter Mize ‘04
Rick and Lisa Greene
Leah Phelps Hoskins
Justin and Lida Hoskins ’87 VanOrman
Allen C. Williams, Sr.
Duncan School ‘52
Father of Swannee Williams Sexton ‘77, Rachel Williams Burgin ’80 and Angela Williams ’83; Grandfather of Walker Burgin ’07, Daniel Burgin ’08, Laura Burgin ’10 and Mark Burgin ‘12
Steve and Rachel Williams ’80 Burgin
David and Swanee Williams ’77 Sexton
Chip Wochomurka
Father of CJ Wochomurka ‘12
Jayne Wochomurka
HONORARY GIFTS
Michael Arredondo Jr. ’28, MS Robotics, MS Wrestling Team
Michael and Stephanie Arredondo
Jake Barker ‘23
Bill and Jan Barker
Meredith E. Beck ’16 and Alex Beck ‘23
Doug and Lori Beck
Bill Brown
Lulu Luton Clark ‘76
Ryan Duty ‘28
David and Quindal Johns
Carlton Flatt
Lulu Luton Clark ‘76
Emma Kate Farrell ’28 and Jackson Farrell ‘28
Jeff and Carolyn Thomas
Nathan Lumsdaine ‘25
John Forrester
Curt Masters
Jack and Catherine Hall
Emily Masters ’03 Yanes and Philip J. Masters ‘06
Curt and Cindy Masters
Daniel Perez ‘22
Anonymous
Hailey Pierson ‘13
Ron and Kaye Knox
Caroline Powell ‘21
Jason and Amy Powell
Jason W. Powell, Ed.D.
Jack and Catherine Hall
Mattison Sanderson ‘23
Matson and Kim Sanderson
James Walker Shell ‘01
Bob Shell
Anna Reid Stansell ‘28
Lee and Vickie Robinson
Barbara Stewart
Dick and Ellen Jewell
Cody Whitehurst ’27 and Cason Whitehurst ‘29
Karen Mallory
Caleb Wilson ‘27
Joey and Susan Wilson
COMING UP AT BA
HOMECOMING 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
BA vs. Clearwater Academy International
CHRISTMAS IN BRENTWOOD
Sunday, December 3, 2023
ALUMNI EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 23, 2024
ALUMNI DAY OF GIVING
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
ALUMNI DAY OF SERVICE
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
Friday, April 19, 2024
THANK YOU FOR SERVING
Board of Trustees
Buddy Bacon ‘82 - Chair
Nathan Brandon
Henry Coles
Jake Eaton ‘98
John Gonas
Bart Jones
Bill Kenny
Scott Louderback
Eddie Lunn ‘94
Sherrie Moore
Rhonda Sims
Josh Smithson ‘93
Alumni Council
Mike Wilson ‘74
Lulu Clark ‘76
Kathy Capps ‘79
Denise Long ‘79
Harriet Bailey ‘81
Randall Smith ‘83
Dick Cole ‘84
Matt MacIntyre ‘88
Nicole Jones ‘90
Jennifer Graham ‘92
Amy Spodeck ‘92
Ashley Klekamp ‘93
Kristen Smithson ‘93
Kim Elliott ‘95
Amy Harr ‘95
Jaman Bass ‘96
Kurston Biggers ‘97
Ryan Smith ‘97
Alicia Miller Casey ‘98
Bess Knox ‘98
David Wingo ‘00
Jefferson Adcock ‘03
Moses Mwizerwa ‘04
Hunter Adams ‘05
Michael Pelster, ‘05
Shannon Mizell ‘06
Elizabeth Webb ‘06
Andrew Hinson ‘08
Ryan Roberts ‘09
Will Blalock ‘10
Spencer Smith ‘10
Jessica Butler ‘11
India Way ‘12
Tanner Priest ‘14
Megan Broadbent ‘14
Matt Binkley ‘15
Cara Sadler ‘16
Jillian Lovins ‘18
Josiah Kareck ‘19
Ethan Way ‘19
Ellie Mullican ‘20
Gracey Sanderson ‘20
Jackson Peden ‘21
Caroline Powell ‘21
Brooks Brown ‘22
Annual Fund Team
Annual Fund Chairs
Lucretia Brown
Norman Brown
Shannon Donnelly
Joey Donnelly
6th Grade
Jessica Dye
Andrew Dye
Jamie Seedig
Landry Seedig
Kim Watson
Zach Watson
7th Grade
Jennifer Barberie
Corey Barberie
Shannon Serie
Bill Serie
Bryan Ward
Jennie-Blair Ward
8th Grade
Esther Claassen
Daniel Claassen
Courtney Gilmer
Brantley Gilmer
Ashley Henry
Timothy Henry
Nikki Stauffer
Mike Stauffer
9th Grade
Denise Johnson
Jeremy Johnson
Rachael Melton
Dirk Melton
Tricia Wall
Matt Wall
10th Grade
Rebecca Lumsdaine
Alfred Lumsdaine
Heather Martin
Stuart Martin
Leola Meiners
Don Meiners
Liggett Williams
Doug Williams
11th Grade
Ann Brinkmann
2022-2023 VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Tim Brinkmann
Tierney Monaco
Anthony Monaco
Tracy Wimsatt
Aaron Wimsatt
12th Grade
Gary Barnes
JaNet Barnes
Natasha Freeman
Rod Freeman
BAPA Advisory Board
Darci Belville - President
Alicia Miller Casey ‘98 –
President Elect
Kara Clark - Secretary
Courtney Gilmer - Treasurer
Heather Blankinship
Amy Cole
Deanna Cornelius
Allison Gardner
Amy Skaggs Harr ‘95
Vera Lee
Ashlyn Mitchell
Kelly McMullen
Nikki Stauffer
Laura Tucker
Zach Watson
Brandon Waymire
Katie Waymire
Kathi West
Leigh Ann Witt
Parent Ambassadors
Heather Blankinship Co-Chair
Amy Skaggs Harr ’95 Co-Chair
Michael Blankinship
Norman Brown
Lucretia Brown
Joey Donnelly
Shannon Donnelly
Rod Freeman
Natasha Freeman
Harold Harr
Anderson Hill
Meredith Kenny Hill ‘00
Weslee Hill
Tara McDuffey
Amy Powell
Brooke Schroeder
Dave Schroeder
Chris Anne Sciortino
David Sciortino
Larnitwa Scott
Scott Sims
Rhonda Sims
Laura Tucker
Katie Waymire
Brandon Waymire
Doug Williams
Liggett Williams