Blueprint Magazine | Winter 2023

BLUE PRINT Soccer Takes State

Beat BRUISER

CAT-RAT REVEAL

Using matching wing sets, our newest sixth-graders identified their 12th-grade Cats on Smith Courtyard and had the chance to draw the senior Chapel Talk numbers. From some of the earliest dates in the year to the final talk, all of our students embraced the surprise.

PART PEP RALLY, PART DANCE PARTY

Any way you look at it, we celebrated our girls! Our cheerleaders, cross country team, golf team, volleyball team, cast of Radium Girls, pep band, and soccer team were cheered on in preparation for some major events.

STAYING IN TOUCH

GPS + McCallie Black alumni gathered at The Moxy Chattanooga Downtown for the second annual Cocktail Party & Meet Up, hosted by the schools’ Black Alum Councils and development offices. The gorgeous fall weather provided the perfect ambience for outdoor conversations and dining.

WALK ACROSS THE LAWN

With well wishes from Head of Middle School/Associate Head of School Lynne Macziewski and a warm welcome from Head of Upper School Beth Creswell Wilson ’96, the Class of 2026 was led by Jordan McCarter ’96 and Lauren Lawrence Swanson ’09 as they crossed the lawn amid the cheers of their GPS sisters.

NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS

We are so proud to recognize Anisha Phade, Rowan Espy, and Meghan Gardner, whose high test scores rank them with fewer than one percent of our state's high school seniors.

BEST OF PREPS

Sophomores Frances Bohner and Gilly Shumate were named to the Chattanooga Times Free Press Best of Preps for 2022. The duo both finished the fall season as part of the Division II AA All-State Cross Country team.

COMMENDED SCHOLARS

Congratulations were in order for seniors

Erin Ensign, Lauren Hammontree, Evelyn Lytle, Hannah Grace Kornberg, Soree Kim, and McKamey Bratcher, who were named National Merit Commended Scholars.

SOFT DRINK SEMIFINALIST

Anya Parambath was the only student from Chattanooga to be named a Semifinalist in the 2023 class of the Coke Scholars Program! Semifinalists are in the running for 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 each.

STAY IN THE KNOW Keep up with GPS on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter. Search @GPSBruisers and follow along!

2022-23

Administrative Team

Head of School

Megan D. Cover

Associate Head of School and Head of Middle School

Lynne Macziewski

Head of Upper School

Beth Creswell Wilson ’96

Chief Advancement Officer

Ali Gant

Chief Financial Officer

Mark Vosskamp

Consultant to the Head of School on Strategic Initiatives

Bilda Acuña Small

Director of Athletics

Jay Watts

Director of Belonging and Community Engagement

Lauren Lawrence Swanson ’09

Director of College Counseling

Andrew Reich

Director of Communications and Marketing

Pamela Hammonds

Director of Development

Lisa Reynolds Shanahan ’83

Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid

Alice Smith Harris ’03

Editorial Staff

Lucy Morris Blancett ’09

Pamela Hammonds

Rachael Land ’12

Caitlin Riddle

Contributing Photographer

Emily Lester

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL | MEGAN D. COVER

BEFORE THE BEGINNING of each school year, I take time to carefully consider a few goals we, as a school community, should focus on for the upcoming months. These goals are developed through research, conversations, and best practices in girls' education to ensure we fulfill our mission and vision forward. They guarantee that each girl can reach and exceed her potential at GPS while knowing she is seen, heard, valued, and loved.

For the 2022-23 school year, three institutional goals were established that align with our mission, our values, and our vision.

1) THE JOY OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY

2) COMMUNITY, CONNECTION, AND ENGAGEMENT

3) PRIDE IN OUR SCHOOL

You will see as you delve into this edition of Blueprint, the first few months of the school year were filled with opportunities for us to take actionable steps to achieve our goals. And this good work continues!

Each day we witness students meeting challenges in their classrooms with support from their teachers who are committed to not only academic excellence but also making learning joyful for our girls. As we work to grow a learner-centered culture (page 6), each girl’s journey becomes personalized and is designed for her success. We are also hard

at work on our strategic plan (page 8), looking ahead to the next five years and setting us up for a bright future.

Our school year began with grade-level retreats (page 12), designed to create community within our school as the girls learn to work together as classmates and friends. From there, we widened our arms to connect and engage with girls in our community as we celebrated the inaugural Chattanooga Day of the Girl (page 14) with official proclamations from our mayors alongside organizations that celebrate the power of positive, strong female connections.

And finally, with unwavering support from our Board of Trustees (page 20), we build lasting pride in our school and in the legacy of GPS as we celebrate the sisterhood across the decades (page 28) and nurture the bonds that keep us strong.

As the head of this great school, I am so honored to be part of this era in the history of Girls Preparatory School and look forward with enthusiasm to the work we have ahead to carry on our legacy while providing excellence in education for girls at GPS.

Here’s to the girls and the women they become!

Megan D. Cover, Head of School

Megan with daughters

Margaret and Sophie, Class of 2023

INSTITUTIONAL GOAL #1

JOY OF Learning Discovery&

WE WILL SUPPORT and encourage girls to achieve a balance of personalized learning and wellbeing within a learner-centered community where we offer inspirational programming and intentional opportunities to best serve girls holistically. While staying true to our legacy of academic excellence, we will teach girls to think critically and learn joyfully with an expanded focus on essential lifelong skills such as agency, advocacy, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, resilience, and adaptability to ensure successful student outcomes beyond GPS. We will continue to strengthen our partnership with McCallie through coordinate programming for increased social, educational, and service opportunities. To allow our girls to engage with a broad array of experiences, people, and organizations, we will evaluate how we use our learning spaces and how the Chattanooga community and GPS alumnae can play an integral role in our teaching, learning, and discovery.

READ ABOUT OUR LEARNERCENTERED CULTURE, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND FACULTY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT.

We customize the learning experience

POP QUIZ:

HOW DO STUDENTS LEARN BEST?

A. LISTENING TO LECTURES

B. WATCHING A VIDEO

C. WORKING ON GROUP PROJECTS

WHAT IS A LEARNER -

We design real-world learning experiences

We use assessment and data as tools for learning

We nurture a meaningful learning community

two studentslearn the same way. (OK,wetrickedyou!)

D. CREATING A PRESENTATION

IN AN EFFORT to embrace the joy of learning and discovery, GPS is creating a learner-centered culture that approaches teaching a bit differently than you may have experienced. To put it simply: Students learn best when their journeys are personalized, authentic, competency-based, and engaging.

We develop learners’ metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance

We amplify student voices

Over the last two years, administration, faculty, and staff have worked to embrace a teaching format where students guide their own learning. That, of course, is not to say that girls decide what they do or don’t want to learn. Rather, teachers work to tailor learning in a way that fits each student’s unique needs.

We promote anytime/anywhere learning

We spark collaboration

How it breaks down:

We plan with a competency-based approach

We create performance-based assessments

These strategies help teachers put students in the driver’s seat, so to speak, allowing them to gain confidence, learn to advocate for themselves, build agency, and develop methods for success.

We cultivate a sense of belonging

We partner with learners to reach their full potential

EVERYONE ON CAMPUS IS A LEARNER

In professional development opportunities this year, faculty and staff used various collaborative strategies to further their knowledge of learner-centered teaching and engagement. The Post-Its were flowing!

To further hone these ideas and put them into practice, a curricular design team, composed of members of the GPS faculty and staff, meets regularly with learning experience designer and consultant Meghan Cureton to strategize opportunities and engage the entire school community.

TO BEST ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS, WE MUST UNDERSTAND HOW THEY LEARN.

CENTERED CULTURE ?

By Lucy Morris Blancett '09

CREATING THEIR OWN ADVENTURES!

Just like the students they teach, faculty had a chance to flex their learner-centered muscles and hear presentations from the curricular design team based on what they found most interesting and helpful. Examples included Equity in Grading, Creating an Environment to Promote Risk-Taking and Failure for Adult and Student Learners, and “I Have My Goal, Now What?”

“Learner-centered education is an innovative way to provide access to populations of learners that have not been well-served by traditional modes of education or have perhaps tuned out entirely,” Cureton says. “A learner-centered system offers opportunities to better align outcomes to the needs of learners and increases personalization.”

IN THE CLASSROOM

In classrooms, student desks are often arranged in circular patterns to encourage conversation and collaboration.

Within a learner-centered approach, you might see on any given day while visiting GPS question-andanswer feedback in the classroom. Imagine: a teacher sets up one-onone meetings with students at the beginning of the year to better understand their learning styles. In one meeting, a student may mention she has trouble speaking up in class because she can’t formulate a response fast enough. With this information, the teacher shifts to giving the students time to think and journal before asking them to share their thoughts with the class rather than calling on the first hand to go up when a question is posed. Thereby, the teacher builds relationships with her students, including all learners, encouraging growth, and amplifying all voices.

In another example, a teacher might ask students to identify a cause in the community they feel passionate about and write a proposal to appropriate community

personnel. Last year, for instance, freshman members of Tucker River Fellows welcomed representatives from local organizations to campus for a presentation and feedback session as they worked to refine a new project about the importance of healthy watersheds. They created various prototypes of a 3D-printed topographic model of the Chattanooga area that could be sprayed with water to show how land use affects waterways during rain events, as well as location-specific lesson plans that could be shared with teachers and housed at Outdoor Chattanooga. This project emphasized real-world learning experiences, collaboration, community relationships, and critique and revision processes to enhance the final product.

While the transition to a learner-centered culture requires significant time and effort and the reframing of long-held beliefs or strategies, implementation allows students to get the most out of their learning journeys. Head of School Megan Cover says, “Within a learnercentered community, the goal is to make learning personalized and authentic. Along the way, students develop life skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. A holistic approach to learning allows girls to find joy in the classroom that leads to their ability to expand their focus and reach beyond what they ever thought possible.”

Learner-centered education provides access to populations of learners that have not been wellserved by traditional modes of education.

LOOKING to the FUTURE

Strategic planning: progress, innovation, and a continued commitment to excellence in all-girls education

By Lucy Morris Blancett '09

AS WITH ANY STRONG ORGANIZATION, a successful future depends on a bold vision forward and the thoughtful planning that entails. Independent schools typically experience five-year cycles of strategic planning; that time has come for GPS. Earlier this year the Strategic Planning Committee launched a year-long process to build upon the school’s strong foundation.

The Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by alumnae Blair Bennington Cannon ’93, P’24, ’28, and Molly Baggett Jamieson ’90, is composed of a committed group of current and former trustees, faculty and staff, current and former parents, and alumnae who have embraced the opportunity to envision a future that will empower girls to go even further in achieving their dreams and potential. This work will create a plan to amplify the strengths of the school, meet the unmet and evolving needs of our time, and be bold and forward thinking, helping to secure the long-term future of GPS.

First Steps

With the help of Crystal Land, strategic plan consultant, the year began with a season of assessing where we are as a school for girls and what is happening in the world around us—locally, nationally, and globally—as it relates to girls’ education and their well-being. Through interviews, research, and other opportunities to listen closely to our community, the Strategic Planning Committee has been exploring the needs of students, families, faculty, and staff. That understanding serves as the context for our work in identifying the strategic direction of GPS.

Land explains, “Strategic Planning allows a school to set its overall plan for the future in line with mission, vision, and values. It’s like a compass—it points the school in a clear direction to assist those who lead to keep the school on track and accountable,

and to allow the Head of School and Board to have a 'North Star' when challenges or questions arise. A strong plan,” she continues, “will have initiatives and action steps that can be more flexible and adaptive depending on the needs of the community. The key is to make sure the direction has been designed and vetted by many members of the community for ultimate traction.”

Continuing the Process

When it comes to coordinating a strategic plan, the process starts with broad ideation sessions with many different people, then narrows those down to think tanks and interviews to hear about the research and findings, followed by smaller inquiry groups to focus on targeted areas, and finally a salon dinner where concepts can be tested and areas of focus finalized.

Bilda Acuña Small, Consultant to the Head of School, says, “Using this methodology allows us to receive impactful feedback that will guide us as we prepare the school for its future. Additionally, a strategic plan is an important step in a school's accreditation process, in which all divisions and programs are examined. During next year's accreditation, comprehensive standards must be met, including everything from mission to governance, finance, community, development, personnel, facilities, student services, school culture, and more.”

Bringing the Plan to Life

In May, the GPS Board of Trustees will review and approve the plan for implementation and publication. Head of School Megan Cover says, “We are excited about the hope and possibilities that lie ahead for GPS and look forward to charting that future alongside our incredible school community.”

THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

A SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIC PLAN for

GPS will:

ALIGN WITH AND FURTHER THE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES OF GPS

IDENTIFY AND BUILD UPON WHAT IS DISTINCTIVE ABOUT GPS

BLAIR BENNINGTON CANNON ’93, P’24, ’28 *co-chair

MOLLY BAGGETT JAMIESON ’90 *co-chair

MEGAN COVER P’23, ’23, Head of School

AMY ARROWSMITH P’18, Vice Chair Board of Trustees

KERRI MARTIN BARTLETT ’75

PRIYA BOYINGTON ’07

MEREDITH MACLEAN BRADFORD ’08

KATYE ADAMS COUCH ’92, P’24, Dean of Teaching and Learning

AMANDA THOMPSON JACKSON ’97

HAMP JOHNSTON JR. P’23

DR. MICAH HOOPER KREMPASKY ’94

LYNNE MACZIEWSKI P’25, Associate Head of School

LASHERRIL MATTHEWS P’20

CLAIRE HUNT MCVAY ’87, P’17, ’21, ’23

KINCAID MILLS P’23

JUDGE ASHLEY MOORE PALMER ’99, Board of Trustees member

DR. ROBERT PEARIGEN P’10

ANTICIPATE AND DETERMINE THE FUTURE STATE OF GPS

FOCUS ALL STAKEHOLDERS ON A SHARED VISION SO THAT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THE DIRECTION OF THE SCHOOL AND KNOWS THEIR ROLE IN MAKING IT HAPPEN.

DR. JESSICA SCOTCHIE P’24

LISA REYNOLDS SHANAHAN ’83, P’14, Director of Development

AYUSHI SINHA ’16

BILDA ACUÑA SMALL, Consultant to the Head of School

DORI THORNTON WALLER ’99, Board of Trustees member

AUSTIN WATSON P’24, ’26, ’28

BETH CRESWELL WILSON ’96, P’29, Head of Upper School

DIANE YU, Art Teacher

READ THEIR BIOS

Developing Our FACULTY &STAFF

The joy of learning and discovery isn’t limited to our students! Our faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in professional development opportunities during the year. In fact, GPS has an endowed fund that allows us to support myriad offerings in line with our mission, values, and vision.

COMMUNITY, Connection, & Engagement

WE WILL CONTINUE to build a school culture on the timeless principles of empathy, connections, and relationships so that each girl feels valued, loved, and supported throughout her tenure at GPS. In partnership with her family, we will champion and challenge each student, encouraging her to participate in not only the classroom but also the arts, athletics, leadership, service, and/ or global learning opportunities. Her college exploration will further allow her to imagine her life beyond GPS as she continues to discover and develop her interests and passions to realize her full academic and personal potential. We will be forward-thinking and innovative, embracing our strengths in liberal arts education while seeking authentic opportunities for competency-based and experiential learning. We will build connections within the greater Chattanooga community to grow a vested culture of partnership, service, generosity, and responsible citizenship.

INSTITUTIONAL GOAL #2

CELEBRATING WITH GRADE RETREATS, NEW FACULTY & STAFF, AND CHATTANOOGA DAY OF THE GIRL

CLASS RETREATS AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR CELEBRATE THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP

CLASSES HAVE ALWAYS GATHERED TO TOUCH BASE AND RECONNECT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, BUT THE DEANS DECIDED TO ENHANCE THE TRADITION THIS YEAR WITH GRADESPECIFIC OFFERINGS TO CLOSE OUT WEEK ONE.

SECURING THE

SENIORS

Paging Jeff Probst! For their retreat, the seniors ventured to Ocoee Ridge Camp, where they enjoyed a low ropes course a la Survivor, followed by a leisurely splash in a wave pool, arts and crafts, and card-making for their Rats. Roasting s’mores while watching the sunset was next on the docket. The following day featured a high ropes course and zip line, followed by script writing for the Cat-Rat Parade. Laurel Moore Zahrobsky ’90, Dean of the Senior Class, said, “There was a lot of downtime that was used to reconnect as a class, and they had the freedom of coming and going to events, taking a walk with friends, or sharing snacks in the common room.”

JUNIORS

TAKING

To the river they went! The juniors tapped into their adventurous sides with a day spent practicing their archery skills, canoeing, and hanging with friends at a waterpark at Camp Ocoee. The ante was upped the following day with whitewater rafting down the Ocoee River. Talk about building trust on the Tennessee tributaries! Dr. Noel, Dean of the Junior Class, said the girls returned to school “with an enthusiastic attitude for their junior year of high school.”

Be bold, brave, and daring!

SOPHOMORES

It was a girls’ trip to the great outdoors for our sophomores! The gals gathered in groups to spend the day at Anakeesta, a theme park in the mountains of Gatlinburg that features everything from a Treetop Skywalk that sits 60 feet above the ground to lush botanical gardens and rollercoasters. They spent the night at the Greystone Lodge, using their downtime to go swimming, catch up, and host an impromptu dance battle. (No girls’ trip is complete without a dance competition!) Upon their return to campus the following day, they enjoyed games on Smith Courtyard before departing for a relaxing weekend.

LOOK AT THAT SPECTACULAR VIEW!

Sisterhood

FRESHMEN

Rather than working 9 to 5, our freshmen spent the day at Dollywood, home of East Tennessee’s favorite fingernail-playing philanthropist, Dolly Parton. The theme park, which features rides, shows, and a waterpark, allowed girls to build their own adventure during the day. Connected to the park, Dream More Resort was the perfect place for a talent show and scavenger hunt, and the next morning was spent on a hike with the sophomore class. Lauren Lawrence Swanson ’09, Dean of the Freshman Class, said, “Freshman year is a critical transition year from Middle School to Upper School. The retreat was a time for students to try new things, meet new friends, and begin to make their mark as high-schoolers.”

Dream more, dream bigger!

EIGHTH GRADE

Goodbye, technology! Hello, fresh air! A cabin trip to Camp Alpine was in the cards for the eighth grade. Cue stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, hiking, swimming, and more. The night concluded with everyone’s favorite fireside treat (s’mores, of course) and skits performed by advisories. Friday was spent crafting, competing in field games, and completing their class dress paintings.

SEVENTH GRADE

A trip to Camp Vesper Point was in store for the seventh grade. After settling into their cabins, the girls split into advisory groups to come up with their own cheers and secret handshakes. From there it was on to waterfront activities, beach volleyball, and team-building games galore. The evening featured an egg hunt, trivia match, and a riveting Just Dance competition that has become part of the GPS lore. It was back to campus the next morning for dress painting to complete the experience!

SIXTH GRADE

As the newest members of the sisterhood, the sixth grade spent the first day of their retreat on campus. Divided into their advisories, they had fun finding their way around campus by way of a scavenger hunt. For most, a rotating schedule is a bit of a new concept, so Kipton Lankford Tugman ’92, Dean of the Sixth Grade, made it illustrative. “They used a different color marker for each class to begin to see how our schedule works,” she explained. The next day featured getting-to-know-you games and activities, and on Friday, it was off to Camp Vesper Point for fun on the waterfront. Blob on!

THIS ONE'S FOR THE girls

GPS celebrates inaugural Chattanooga Day of the Girl.

By Lucy Morris Blancett '09

As girls and as leaders, it is our job to lift each other up, support each other, work together, problemsolve together, serve others together, and celebrate each other!

While it might seem startling to those of us who take our educational opportunities for granted, nearly 1 in 4 girls aged 15-19 are not being educated, employed, or trained. This statistic, provided by the United Nations, contrasts to 1 in 10 boys worldwide. Therefore, for the past 10 years, the International Day of the Girl Child has been commemorated on October 11 to draw attention to the challenges girls around the world face with regards to their education, physical and mental wellbeing, and career opportunities.

In an effort to recognize the girls in our community and the organizations and leaders devoted to their success, GPS, Girls Inc., and Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy joined to promote and support girls' education. They kicked off this partnership with a local (and planned annual) celebration that includes all three organizations. Spearheaded by Lauren Lawrence Swanson ’09, GPS Director of Belonging and Community Engagement, the inaugural Chattanooga Day of the Girl was officially launched on October 25. Hundreds of girls gathered on the GPS lower athletic fields for an empowerment walk to Coolidge Park, where they heard from their peers, educators, and community leaders, including Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp.

Caroline Clark, a GPS senior and president of the Student Council, spoke to the crowd about the importance of girls’ networks. “Girls' organizations matter because they exist solely for us, and they empower us to be our best selves through relationships, academics, athletics, arts, clubs, and more. We don’t have to worry about anyone else taking away from our opportunities at our respective organizations because they were made just for us! Girls' organizations help us find our voices and let us know that we can use them to make an impact on the world.” She also spoke about the importance of working together across organizations, saying, “As girls and as leaders, it is our job to lift each other up, support each other, work together, problem-solve together, serve others together, and celebrate each other!”

With proclamations in hand, Mayors Kelly and Wamp officially declared October 25 Chattanooga Day of the Girl.

Dr. Elaine Swafford, CEO of CGLA, said, “The future of our children and nation is largely dependent on the educated girl being nurtured and valued without limits.”

And Megan Cover, GPS Head of School, reminisced on her time as a student at an all-girls school. She said to the girls, “My hope for you is that you are inspired to lead a life of honor, integrity, and purpose. That you engage your mind in all you do. That you find what you’re good at and work to become even better. That you develop confidence in yourself. And that you respect others who might look, think, and act differently than you.” She concluded by telling girls to stay curious about the world around them, ask questions, and remain true to themselves.

Toccora Johnson-Petersen, CEO of Girls Inc., followed Cover and spoke to the girls on advocating for themselves and others. She had the girls look to their neighbors on the right and left and say, “We got this!” noting that, to be the best version of ourselves, we need to help those around us be the best version of themselves.

Looking back on the day, Swanson says it couldn’t have gone better. “It’s important that girls know that they have educators, community members, and so many other people in their corners to help them be successful. All three of these organizations serve girls in a way that aims to lift them up in mind, body, and spirit, and it just made sense that we build a long-lasting relationship together.” She continued, “October 25, 2022, was a dream come true. Seeing a diverse group of girls together walking, smiling, and full of joy was amazing.”

Along with creating this annual event, additional collaborations for girls’ schools and organizations in our community are being planned to continue this partnership of encouraging and lifting up our future leaders.

Megan D. Cover GPS Head of School

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp

Caroline Clark ’23

Lauren Lawrence Swanson '09

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly

PROUD BRUISER PARENTS

FOOD, FUN, AND FRIVOLITY

The second annual Back-to-School Picnic welcomed more than 700 members of the GPS community to campus to celebrate the official beginning of the 2022-23 school year! With games, music, and delicious food (courtesy of our amazing dining staff), families and friends were able to catch up after a summer of fun.

FOR THE DADS!

New this year and led by GPS “First Dad” Ted Cover, the GPS Dads’ Network allows dads, grandads, and other father figures to gather with each other to bond, share stories, and create connections. To kick off the new group, the GPS gentlemen were invited to Founders House for a party hosted in their honor.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Parents had the chance to meet their daughters’ teachers at the beginning of the year at Back-to-School Night. Attendees heard from Head of School Megan Cover as well as Associate Head of School and Head of Middle School Lynne Macziewski and Head of Upper School Beth Creswell Wilson ’96 before releasing for a truncated version of a typical day’s schedule. Don't worry, there were no pop quizzes!

CHEERS TO THE GIRLS!

The Bruiser Fall Family Tailgate was a huge hit with families turning out for an evening of community and competition. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and other grilling favorites provided the necessary sustenance to cheer on the middle school tennis and softball teams, as well as the varsity soccer team in a rivalry match (and win!) against Baylor.

FACING THE STIGMA

Bestselling author and former GPS and McCallie parent David Magee spoke to parents about strategies for facing addiction and other mental health concerns, inspired by his book Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Loss, and Love (2021), which chronicled his family’s struggle after losing his eldest son to drug addiction. He later spoke with eighthgraders and Upper School students.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

GPS and McCallie parents have been meeting up regularly for “coffee breaks,” where they can socialize and share notes, so to speak, with others in similar seasons of life. In October, they convened to discuss ideas to further coordinate opportunities, and in November, senior parents gathered to talk about supporting their children throughout the college application process.

DONUT WORRY, BE HAPPY!

What better way to connect than over donuts?! From yummy pastries to hot chocolate with all the fixin’s, Daughters and Donuts added a sweet start to the school day this fall. Any time parents and grandparents can visit campus is a bonus!

READING BETWEEN THE LINES

The GPS Parent Book Club, which is open to current and past parents, meets four times a year on campus to mix, mingle, and discuss interesting reads. This year’s books include Harlem Shuffle, written by New York Times Bestseller Colson Whitehead; Let’s Not Do This Again, by Grant Grinder; Bomb Shelter, by Mary Laura Philpott; and Daisy Darker, by Alice Feeney.

FRIENDS & FELLOWSHIP

The Praying Parents Ministry meets regularly to share prayer concerns and pray together for their students, families, friends, and the entire GPS community.

TEA TIME

The Class of 2029 donned their white uniforms and accompanied their mothers to Founders House for the annual Mother/Daughter Tea. We love hosting this special opportunity for moms to come to campus, meet their daugthers’ friends, and enjoy quality time together!

Events allow parents and guardians to connect throughout the year.

NEW ON

INSTITUTIONAL GOAL #3

PRIDE in Our School

WE WILL CONTINUE to honor the legacy of our Founders, embrace our present, and plan for a vibrant future. Guided by our mission, we will embody our values in all we do while we treat our community members—students, faculty, staff, parents, families, alumnae, and friends—with respect, kindness, and civility. We will actively listen, use our voices, and encourage open discourse. We will take great pride in our school and its campus, serving as ambassadors of GPS while representing our school, on campus and off. Committed to the founding principles of GPS and the power of an all-girls education, we will share what we love most about GPS within our circles and actively seek opportunities to attract new families. We will respect our environment— our buildings and our grounds—and realize our collective responsibility to leave our spaces better than we found them for our girls and future generations of GPS students.

CELEBRATING OUR BOARD MEMBERS, FOUNDERS DAY, OUR STUDENT AMBASSADORS, OUR DONORS, AND ALUMNAE

PRIDE IN OUR SCHOOL

All ABOARD!

Both incoming and outgoing, members of our Board of Trustees demonstrate pride in GPS and dedication for the future.

2022–23 Board Members

Bidding Adieu

The 2021-22 school year served as the conclusion of their Board of Trustees tenure for five special individuals. For those who recently completed terms, we offer our sincere thanks and appreciation. Your service continues to have a positive impact on our school community.

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Kerri Bartlett has spent countless hours on flights and virtual meetings in her service to GPS over the last few years. A resident of New York City, Bartlett’s volunteer leadership includes Chair of the Head of the School Transition Team in 2019, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, member of the Committee on Trustees, and, most recently, a member of Strategic Planning Committee. Her perspective as an alumna, coupled with her experience as seasoned attorney and professor, is an invaluable resource to strategic direction and vision of GPS. In 2020, she and her husband, Richard, endowed a meritbased scholarship to recruit and retain outstanding Upper School girls to GPS.

A parent of two GPS graduates, Classes of ’08 and ’12, Marcy Porter’s expertise in education and research have been assets to the school’s academics, program evaluation, and strategic goal-setting. Having served on various committees throughout her tenure, in her most recent position on the Advancement Committee, she contributed to the growing success in the areas of development, admission, and marketing and communications.

4 BECCA STIMSON ’73, PHD, P’14 Executive Committee-Past Chair, Committee on Trustees-Chair, Head of School Transition Team

Melissa Curtis has served GPS in myriad ways across her board position, most recently as Chair of the Development Committee and as a member of the Audit, Insurance, and Compliance Committee. As both an alumna and past parent, Class of ’16, Curtis has been an active member of the GPS Parent Council and was the first co-chair of the Alumnae Advisory Council. She is an advocate and expert in estate planning and has helped GPS’s planned giving initiatives throughout the years.

Becca Stimson is not only a GPS alumna, but she is also the mother, aunt, daughter, niece, and sister of GPS alumnae. As former Board Chair, she brought a wealth of experience that spans science, business, and education. She also served as Chair of the Committee on Trustees and as a member of the Head of School Transition Team. Stimson is also a member of the GPS Athletic Hall of Fame. As her tenure as Chair came to a close, Stimson and her sister, Susan, endowed a scholarship in their mother’s name, as detailed in this issue of Blueprint.

Amy Thomas is the parent of two GPS alumnae, Classes of ’10 and ’14. She has gone above and beyond in her service as a parent and past parent to fill many open roles, including the GPS Interim Director of Development in 2015-16. During her tenure on the Board of Trustees, she served on the Development and Finance Committees and most recently was Treasurer of the board.

1 KERRI MARTIN BARTLETT ’75, JD Executive Committee-Vice Chair, Committee on Trustees, Head of School Transition Team

2 MELISSA WOODALL CURTIS ’85 Audit, Insurance, and Compliance Committee

MARCY D. PORTER, EDD, P’08, ’12 Advancement Committee

5 AMY THOMAS, P’10, ’14 Finance Committee

Tried and True

As we look to the future while recognizing our past and paying homage to our history, our newest trustees join the executive committee and fellow trustees:

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1 CLAY WATSON, P’22, ’22 | Board Chair 2 AMY ARROWSMITH, P’18 | Vice Chair

3 BEN VANCE, P’14, ’17, ’19 | Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair 4 ASHLEY ROWLAND DAVENPORT ’97, P’25 | Secretary

CAROLINE CAULKINS BENTLEY ’83

GLENN BREAZEALE JR., P’24, ’24

JEFF BURNS, P’22

LAUREL H. CARNEY ’79, PHD

ALLISON COWAN CARROLL ’89

ALLEN COFFMAN, MD, P’18, ’21

STACY EISELSTEIN, P’19, ’21

AIMEE OWINGS HARVEY ’93

CRAIG HOLLEY, P’09, ’12

JENNIFER KLINE, P’18, ’19

15 ANDREA SAUL NOSBUSCH ’00

16 ASHLEY MOORE PALMER ’99 17 MARY P. TANNER, PHD

STEPHEN THOMAS 19 DORI THORNTON WALLER ’99

KAREN WELBORN, P’10, ’15, ’18

Welcoming Our Newest Trustees

As the 2022-23 school year began taking shape, we were fortunate to welcome three past parents to our board, one of whom is an alumna and one of whom is a grandparent. Their bright ideas and eager attitudes have been a welcome addition, and their work with our strategic plan has been impactful.

Elouise Busby is the mother of a GPS graduate (Class of ’12), a mother-in-law of a GPS alumna (Class of ’08), and mother of two McCallie alumni (Classes of ’07 and ’14). Born in Nassau, Bahamas, she received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Florida A&M University and later went on to receive a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She serves as a prominent authority in acute and long-term neuro and geriatric rehabilitation and holds certifications in geriatric treatment and neuro-developmental treatment. She also serves as the Rehabilitation Director for Ascension Living Alexian PACE in Chattanooga and as a board member on Chattanooga State Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant Advisory Board. During her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, a student at GPS. Busby serves this year on the Audit, Insurance, and Compliance Committee.

Beth Newbold grew up on Signal Mountain, graduated from GPS, and then obtained a Bachelor of Arts in economics and international studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has volunteered at GPS as a member of the Alumnae Advisory Council and the Belonging Working Group as well as other fundraising and parent committees. Newbold has also served on the boards of the Wellesley Cooperative Nursery School, Signal Mountain Social Services, Mountain Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, and the Junior League Garden Club. She is an active member at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church, where she has been a Bible study leader, served as a member of the Nominating Committee, and participated in a working group on Family Discipleship. She is married to Carter Newbold (McCallie ’84) and has three children, Nathan (McCallie ’16), Lucy ’17, and Stella ’21. Newbold serves this year on the Building and Grounds Committee.

After graduating from The McCallie School, Jimmy Scotchie earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Furman University. He owns Oracle Wealth Management, a financial planning practice of Ameriprise Financial, is a member of the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House (served as Board Chair 2018–20), has been a member of the GPS Endowment Committee prior to joining the Board, and is on the McCallie Athletic Council. He and his wife, Michelle, are the proud parents of Ava and Olivia, twin GPS alumnae from the Class of 2022. Scotchie serves this year on the Endowment Committee.

21 ELOUISE BUSBY, DPT, P’12, GP’28 Audit, Insurance, and Compliance Committee

23 JIMMY SCOTCHIE, P’22, ’22 Endowment Committee

22 BETH STEELE NEWBOLD ’84, P’21, ’17 Building and Grounds Committee

SOCCER TAKES

state state

After amassing a 14–2–1 record this season, with a ranking of number six in the nation, the GPS Bruisers defeated the Briarcrest Christian School Lady Saints from Memphis 4–1 in the final game on Friday, October 30, 2022, to capture the state title.

A hat trick by senior Sasha Carbone and a lone goal by senior Kennedy Ball secured the win. Freshman keeper Farah House allowed only three goals the entire tournament. This is the third state final for the Bruisers in the past five years and the third state title for GPS. The senior class has tallied a remarkable 57–9–2 record over the past four years.

“As one of the captains on the team, I thought it was the perfect ending to my high school career,” Kennedy says. “I’m proud of everyone and how we did.”

Senior Mary Chapman Hayes adds that her concerns about a state win were assuaged during their semifinal game against tough opponent Hutchison. “During that game, everything shifted because, even though they played strong, we had the confidence to win.”

The Bruisers are coached by head coach Patrick Winecoff, who has led the team since 2014. He is assisted by coaches Nick Nelson, Liz Moore, and Alec Reddington plus team trainer Michael Loving.

1 Senior and soccer forward Kennedy Ball was selected to the 2022 Fall High School All-American Team. This distinction, awarded by the United Soccer Coaches, is given to the best soccer players in the nation. In total, 143 High School AllAmericans were selected (81 boys; 62 girls). Kennedy is the first female soccer athlete from Chattanooga to receive the award.

2 Throughout the season, the Bruisers’ fan base remained strong with support from classmates and our brother school McCallie, who cheered the team on to two at-home wins over rival Baylor School.

3 Senior Sasha Carbone scores one of three goals during the state final against the Lady Saints.

4 Varsity Soccer Coach Patrick Winecoff receives the well-deserved coach’s award following the Bruisers’ state win.

While the Bruisers met with some formidable teams on their way to a state title, their ability to score and score first in all of their tournament games left their opponents scrambling to keep up. “Our defense consistently played so well that their offenses had to figure out how to come from behind,” says Coach Winecoff.

Even though the Bruisers are graduating some key goal-scorers, Winecoff remains optimistic about next year’s squad with even eighth-graders and freshmen seeing significant playing time this year. “A lot of younger players contributed and gave us a lot of depth. We were able to rest people during the final and had a lot of energy.”

“Our biggest surprise was how well the underclassmen fit on the team, on and off the field,” Kennedy adds. “It felt like they were part of our class.”

“I was very proud of all of our girls. We challenged them this season by putting them into positions the whole season so they weren’t afraid to fail,” Winecoff adds. “That way when we got into moments in the postseason, they were rewarded for the chances they took all year.”

Director of Athletics Jay Watts says of the team, “We are extremely proud of our girls and our coaches for an unforgettable season. The amazing display of talent that we saw on the field in that championship match was the culmination of months of hard work and commitment from our team.”

Kennedy Ball, Sasha Carbone, and Hayden Wise are named to the Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches’ Association AllState Team.

SEVEN SENIORS COMMIT to College Athletics

On November 9, 2022, as part of National Signing Day, seven GPS student-athletes were recognized for their commitment to play collegiate athletics in a special assembly at the school in front of the GPS student body, teachers, coaches, staff, and invited guests.

Jay Watts, GPS Director of Athletics, said, “It is important for everyone to recognize that these commitments do not only signify that these seven girls are great athletes. It is a tremendous stamp of approval on each of them as students and as people. It is also an endorsement of our program at GPS and the full experience they receive here as student-athletes.”

1 KENNEDY BALL

University of Arkansas | Soccer

2 MCKAMEY BRATCHER

University of Alabama in Huntsville | Softball

3 MARGARET COVER

Washington & Lee University | Field Hockey

4 SOPHIE COVER

Washington & Lee University | Field Hockey

5 ISABELLA JENKINS

Tennessee Wesleyan University | Softball

6 EMMA MCDONALD

University of Kansas | Rowing

7 REAGAN ZIEGLER

Georgetown University | Lacrosse

ARTISTRY at Its FINEST

The GPS Fine and Performing Arts Department took advantage of the first semester with innovative classroom exercises, coordinate performances, community events, and more.

Audiences joined everybody’s favorite ogre on his quest to find a princess—and true acceptance—in our fall’s production of Shrek JR. Performed by talented GPS and McCallie Middle School students and directed by Emily Tousek '01, GPS Choral Director, and Mike Lees, Musical Director, the must-see middle school musical of the season even included cast poster signings following the final bow!

SHINING ON STAGE

Upper School students from GPS and McCallie presented D.W. Gregory's Radium Girls, inspired by the true stories of women employed by the U.S. Radium Corporation. In the mid-1920s, radium was not only a miracle cure but also a solution to paint watches with a luminous shine—until the girls who painted them began to mysteriously fall ill. Ellie Odle ’23 shone as dial painter Grace Fryer.

SHOWCASING THEIR ORIGINALITY

Members of Terpsichord displayed their talents and performed original choreography for friends, family, and faculty during Terpsichord Originals.

MAKING MEMORIES

Members of Terpsichord performed "Intricate Memories," a piece choreographed by Anya Parambath '23, at the Assemble Dance Festival in Red Bank along with dance studios and other area schools.

ENTERING STAGE LEFT

While GPS hosts the spring musical and first fall play each year, McCallie is home to the second fall play. This year, our Upper School students ventured to our brother school each day to perfect their scenes in Our Town before the show’s big premiere.

PERFORMANCES FAR AND WIDE

’Twas the month before Christmas and all through the city, our students participated in area productions! Six GPS students danced in the Chattanooga Ballet's “Nutcracker,” including Montgomary Boren ’29, Sadie Buhrman ’25, Addie Cannon ’28, Peyton Gallagher ’29, Jenna Naik ’24,and Julia Steffner ’24. Ash Himrod ’28 played Maxine in the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Madeline Hudson ’26 and Sara Kate Elrod ’24 danced in the Dance Theatre of Dalton’s annual production of “Nutcracker.” Lastly, Bea Burbank ’28 performed in "In One Basket" at Rivermont Presbyterian Church.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

SINGING IN THE HOLIDAY

Before the Thanksgiving break, members of GPS Singers presented “Music Down in My Soul” with songs old and new for family and friends in Frierson Theatre. Led by Emily Tousek '01, GPS Choral Director, their renditions of “A Jubilant Song,” “American Anthem,” “Bright Morning Stars Are Rising,” and more provided the perfect beginning to the upcoming holiday season.

HONORING THE TRADITION

For several decades, Terpsichord traditionally dismisses the student body for break with their annual Thanksgiving Concert. The dance program is meant to inspire thoughtful conversation, meaningful reflection, and joyful celebration, and this year was no exception! The dancers choreographed a concert centered on the different stages of life and worked through their personal experiences, thought of what is special in their own lives, and imagined what their future selves will look back on to honor.

A COMMUNITY OF DANCE

The GPS dance community engaged in a series of performances and workshops at the inaugural Tennessee Youth Dance Festival at the Center for Creative Arts. Terpsichord performed at Chattanooga Dances, and members of Terpsichord, Motion Makers, and Upper School Dance Ensemble participated in technical classes.

WINTER IS COMING

Frierson Theatre was filled with the sounds of the season on a chilly December evening during the GPS | McCallie Middle School Winter Concert! Performers displayed their talents for parents, faculty, and community members in anticipation of the holidays. The festive performance was coordinated by Ms. Emily Tousek '01 and McCallie's Mr. Michael Ake.

Julia Steffner '24 was accepted to Complexions Contemporary Ballet Academy's Winter Intensive! In December, she traveled to New York City to train with current and former Complexions company members. The opportunity allowed Julia to expand her repertoire with the inclusion of NIQUE, a contemporary ballet technique.

GPS | McCallie performers treated listeners to a beautiful medley of holiday tunes during the annual Candlelight Chorus event, held on McCallie’s campus.

ANSWERING THE (BUGLE) CALL

For the past six years on Veterans Day on the campus of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a corps of trumpeters plays "Taps." GPS’s own Hannah Grace Kornberg '23 participated in the UTC Taps Project. An event designed to honor the veterans of our armed forces for their service to our country, UTC strategically places trumpet players from the greater Chattanooga community in and around their campus, and beginning at 9:45 a.m., they play "Taps" as a contagion: the second player beginning once the first player has arrived at the third statement. As each player does this, the melody of "Taps" slowly makes its way around campus, thus engulfing the grounds with the echoing sounds of the trumpet.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Honoring Our Founders

STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, & ALUMNAE CELEBRATE the 117TH YEAR of GIRLS

SCHOOL.

On September 12, our school celebrated Founders Day to commemorate the day our three Founders opened the doors to Girls Preparatory School's first students in 1906. Students enjoyed a picnic lunch on Smith Courtyard and DeFoor Patio, followed by a special sorting ceremony for all our new students and faculty and staff into the McCallie, Jarnagin, and Duffy Houses. Throughout the year, special house activities—everything from dodgeball tournaments to volunteer opportunities— take place so that the adults and students of all grade levels can get to know each other and form relationships beyond the classroom.

Meanwhile, our most treasured alumnae— those who graduated 50 or more years ago— enjoyed a luncheon in Caldwell Commons, co-hosted by Starlet Light Speakman ’59 and Charlotte Bridge Patrick ’62. Attendees enjoyed an a capella performance of “A Jubilant Song” from the GPS Singers, led by Choral Director Emily Tousek ’01, followed by a blessing from Caroline Clark ’23, president of the Student Council. Of course, no celebration is complete without cake!

After conversing and reconnecting with each other and with Head of School Megan Cover, the group stepped outside to parade across Smith Courtyard. Frances Street Smith ’48 led the charge while current students cheered. At the top of the steps, the alumnae received pink roses, which represent admiration and gratitude. Even those a little hesitant to make the journey had a pep in their steps and smiles on their faces at the warm reception they received from our students.

Founders Day serves as a reminder of our history as we look to grow and continue our trailblazing trajectory. GPS is the best place for girls because of its students and leaders— past, present, and future.

SHARING IS

caring

CLAIRE MITCHELL ’23

THE GPS AMBASSADORS PROGRAM ATTRACTS STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUCH PRIDE IN THEIR SCHOOL, THEY CHOOSE TO SHARE IT WITH PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. HERE, SOME OF OUR AMBASSADORS SHARE WHY THEY LOVE GPS, WHAT THEY HOPE FOR ITS FUTURE, AND MORE.

What does it mean to have pride in your school?

CLAIRE MITCHELL ’23: For me, having pride in my school means speaking highly of GPS to all the girls, boys, parents, and other adults in my life. Also, it means appreciating all the amazing things I have learned from GPS and being willing to share those things with other people.

MIA BRUNETZ ’26: Having pride in my school means representing it— on and off campus and always having integrity!

SARA KATE ELROD ’24: To me, having pride in my school means being proud to be a GPS student. Whether I am in the classroom or in the community, I am proud to wear the uniform and be a representative of this school. It also means representing and supporting my school in many ways, such as through clubs like Ambassadors or sports. Whether I am cheering on a soccer game or helping with an admission event, I can show the pride and love I have for GPS.

HAVING PRIDE IN MY SCHOOL MEANS REPRESENTING IT—ON AND OFF CAMPUS AND ALWAYS HAVING INTEGRITY!

What is your favorite thing about GPS?

CM : My favorite thing about GPS is all the amazing memories I have made with my friends and classmates during projects, study halls, in between classes in the halls, and at lunch. This year I’ve really enjoyed making memories with my friends with our off-campus senior lunch privilege. Additionally, I love all the traditions at GPS that help me feel very connected to the community of alumnae and current students.

I LOVE ALL THE TRADITIONS AT GPS THAT HELP ME FEEL VERY CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY OF ALUMNAE AND CURRENT STUDENTS.

MORGAN SUMMERLIN ’23:

I feel that having pride in your school means supporting every aspect of it. If someone speaks falsely about GPS, I have a desire to tell them the truth. Having pride in your school is about standing up for it because you truly are proud of the place it holds in your life.

MB: I love the traditions that make our school unique.

SKE: My favorite thing about GPS is the sisterhood and the traditions. I feel like I personally know everyone in my grade and talk to everyone. I am friends with many girls from other grades as well, whether that be through sports, clubs, or something else. Walking through the halls you can see the sisterhood as girls in all different grades are talking to each other or even just saying “Hi.” The traditions are another one of my favorite things about GPS. Experiencing all these traditions each year with my grade is something I enjoy. We are all really close, and I can’t wait to experience all the fun junior traditions with them this year.

MS: My favorite part about GPS is the community it provides me— whether it be the students who know what I’m going through, the teachers who are always available to help, or the administrators who do everything they can to make GPS the best place it can be.

BRUNETZ ’26

SARA KATE ELROD ’24

How do you show your pride in your school every day, whether at school or outside of school?

CM: I show pride in my school by telling everyone who asks me about GPS about all the opportunities it has given me and how much I recommend the school to any girl. Although this may seem simple, I also show pride in my school by proudly wearing GPS clothes everywhere I go.

MB: I am always proud of my school on and off campus.

MORGAN SUMMERLIN ’23

What do you hope for the future of GPS?

CM: I hope that in the future GPS will continue to be a place that helps girls learn to love learning. Right now it is a place where I feel comfortable asking questions and speaking with my teachers to learn as much as possible, and I hope that continues in the years to come.

MB: I hope we expand our GPS community all around the world.

SKE: I hope that in the future GPS continues to honor all the beloved traditions we celebrate today. The traditions are such a special part of GPS no matter what grade you are in. One thing I love about these traditions is that each year they happen, you experience them differently. Each grade has a different perspective on each tradition, and I have loved getting to experience these each year.

MS: I hope that in the future GPS can truly be the best place it can be, and with the track the school is currently on, I believe it will be. I have truly felt the love and compassion from the adults in charge these past couple of years, and I feel their desire to make GPS even better, which excites me for what is to come.

SKE: One way I show pride in my school is by being an Ambassador. I am the junior representative for the Tours Committee and give multiple tours each week. In these tours as well as other admission events, I am able to tell my story and show my pride in the school to people who may have never stepped foot on this campus.

MS: I show pride in my school every day by telling people about it. Simply talking about GPS and the opportunities it provides encourages others to attend, too. I tell as many people as I can about the education I’ve received so that others can hopefully get the same opportunities I have been given.

ONE THING I LOVE ABOUT THESE TRADITIONS IS THAT EACH YEAR THEY HAPPEN, YOU EXPERIENCE THEM DIFFERENTLY.

Why did you choose to become a GPS Ambassador?

CM: I chose to become a GPS Ambassador because I wanted to have the opportunity to show off my school and all the amazing things about it to prospective students.

MB: I wanted to experience meeting all new people and welcoming them to our community to show them what GPS is really about!

SKE: I chose to become a GPS Ambassador because of the love I have for GPS. The past six years here have been amazing, and I want incoming sixth-graders to love it as much as I do. By helping with admission events and giving tours, I am able to show my love for this school in hopes that prospective families and students will love this school as much as I do.

MS: I chose to be a GPS Ambassador because I love GPS. Since the first day I spent at GPS, my fifth-grade tour, I knew I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go to school here. I also knew that Ambassadors would allow me to grow in my social skills, which will help me down the road in interviews for college and in the workplace. I wanted to be an Ambassador so I could share my love of GPS with as many people as possible. All I want is for every little girl to get the chance to attend GPS.

ALL I WANT IS FOR EVERY LITTLE GIRL TO GET THE CHANCE TO ATTEND GPS.

DEVELOPING Relationships

THE GPS EXPERIENCE is built upon a unique blend of traditions, honor, and excellence in education, and our alumnae are the greatest testament to the power of sisterhood. Whether locally or across the globe, the values they carry from their time at GPS keep alive our legacy of educating girls for college and beyond. Their commitment to paying forward the great investment made in their education continues to benefit generations of girls who call GPS home.

READ NEWS, STORIES, AND UPDATES FROM OUR TREASURED ALUMNAE.

GPS alumna Amita Mohan Chhabra ’01 with daughter Meg

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

GPS WOMEN, and the constituents who serve and support them, have always led with generosity for the causes that move them.

We see the impact of their generosity each and every day at Girls Preparatory School. We see the same passion for giving in students organizing a turkey drive for those experiencing food insecurity, collecting funds for a peer in need, or being a part of a home build for a family needing shelter. We see it in grown women honoring their classmates, family members, or favorite teacher with a scholarship that will benefit students for generations to come. We see it when alumnae, parents, grandparents, and friends remember their GPS experience through a gift back to this very special school.

Today, “the typical woman who gives is not typical,” writes Jeannie Infante Sager, director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute housed in the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. “But we have a philanthropic world that, like many other systems in the world, doesn’t speak as clearly to women as it does to men.” She adds, “Women give from the head, the heart, the hands. They want to see it, touch it, feel it, and understand it.”

As you have seen throughout this edition of Blueprint , incredible people, programs, and dreams thrive here at GPS. It is an exciting time to be a part of this school, and I cannot wait for us to tell you more about what is in our near future. Whether you have a passion for enhanced teaching and learning, health and wellness, capital improvements, endowment, sustainability, or our soon-to-be-completed strategic plan and vision, opportunities for you to be engaged and give back abound. Our Advancement Team feels incredibly uplifted and inspired by the interest in our current and prospective families, donors both near and far, and all of you who share our story across your in-person and digital networks.

I hope that you will continue to spread the good word about the work we’re doing here at GPS, and I look forward to showing you the impact of your giving.

HAVE YOU MADE THE CONNECTION? JOIN YOUR GPS SISTERS ON LINKEDIN! FOLLOW THE SCHOOL'S MAIN PAGE AND ALSO JOIN THE GPS ALUMNAE GROUP.

Ali Gant, Chief Advancement Officer

AROUND TOWN

OUR NEWEST VIDEO SERIES TAKES YOU ON THE JOB WITH LOCAL GPS ALUMNAE.

No matter the field, our alumnae are making names for themselves in the community. From bookstore owners to attorneys, athletic counselors to balloon bosses, we share the stories of their successes and the role GPS had in their journeys. Watch the episodes using the QR codes.

ACTION!

ON THE JOB

ON THE JOB WITH ON THE JOB WITH

ON THE JOB WITH LAURA HIGBEE '11

THE BOOK & COVER BALLOON BOSS

WITH MCCAY MATHIS '14

WITH ALUMNAE Across the Country

HEAD OF SCHOOL MEGAN COVER AND MEMBERS OF THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM HIT THE ROAD (AND FRIENDLY SKIES) THIS YEAR, TRAVELING TO CITIES TO MEET WITH ALUMNAE IN THEIR CURRENT COMMUNITIES.

STAY IN TOUCH!

Make sure the Alumnae Office has your current information so you will receive invitations if you live in the area we are headed to next!

KNOXVILLE

“I love meeting our alumnae and spending time hearing stories of their time at GPS. They are a true testament to the power of an allgirls education, and it’s a pleasure to see how they are growing and thriving in the world today but still keep the sisterhood close to their hearts,” —Head of School, Megan Cover

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CONTINUING the Trajectory

OUR SCHOOL WOULD NOT HAVE THE VIBRANT, JOYFUL CULTURE WE ENJOY TODAY if it weren’t for those who give so that our students—and the adults who support them—can thrive. While support for GPS is immeasurable, we share here three stories of alumnae who have given back. Whether they are serving on committees, hosting prospective parents, or supporting our school with generous monetary gifts, one thing is clear: their time at GPS was life-changing, and they want to provide the opportunity for others to experience this special environment into the future while respecting and celebrating its past.

Nedra Campbell ’90 Civil Rights Attorney and Author

NEDRA CAMPBELL ’90 spends her days fighting for the rights of those who are not treated equitably. Following her time at GPS, she attended Duke University on an Army ROTC scholarship and was commissioned as a second lieutenant upon graduation. While many might find the early morning physical training tough, she jokes it was better than the running she had to do for her three sports— track, cross country, and basketball—while at GPS. “I look back on my experience as an Army ROTC cadet fondly,” she says. “I had an opportunity to handle weapons, fly in a military helicopter, and drive a tank.”

Following her time at Duke, Campbell went on to earn her law degree from Georgetown University and moved to Detroit, Michigan, to begin practicing law. Today, Campbell works for the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces federal anti-discrimination laws, including laws that prohibit race, sex, age, and disability discrimination. She has litigated more than 100 cases in federal and state courts and serves on the State Bar of Michigan’s Labor and Employment Law Section Council. Oh, and in her downtime, she published her book, More Justice, More Peace: The Black Person’s Guide to the Legal System , in 2003.

Campbell says the writing skills she obtained at GPS help her daily in her position as a litigator. “I really value the writing skills I got at GPS from my English teachers. I am constantly filing legal briefs, and I just remember Ms. Speakman teaching us to diagram sentences. We were really taught the basics, which made a big difference in my being able to do my job well today.”

Classes aren’t the only aspects of GPS Campbell regards fondly. Her time on the 1986 cross-country team also stands out. “If I recall correctly, it was the first time we were runners-up at the state championship meet. Our team tried hard and left it all on the course, so to speak. Even though we did not win, we did our best—and that is what matters. In my law practice, I can only do my best. I do not

control who sits on a jury or how a witness testifies, so I try not to dwell on what I can’t control and instead focus on what I can. I want to be able to say I left it all on the course, so to speak, just like we did when we ran that cross-country meet back in 1986.”

Campbell is appreciative of her all-around experience at GPS. “I am so glad I had the opportunity to learn and grow up in an allgirls school,” she says. “It’s just a different dynamic. When you’re young you have a lot of things going on—your body is changing, you might be wearing braces or experimenting with different hairstyles. I don’t know that I would have been able to be myself as much with boys around.”

“If you have benefited from something, it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s still available for people who come behind you,” she says. “Part of that is giving back to the institution that helped me become who I am.”

She also says the all-girls environment allows students to shine. “It’s more inclusive and collaborative. Going from GPS to Army ROTC at Duke was a huge contrast. There weren’t many girls in the program. At GPS, there were more opportunities for us to have leadership roles, which is experience that stays with you for the rest of your life.”

Today Campbell, who serves as a member of the GPS Black Alumnae Council, gives back to GPS because of the impact it had on her. “If you have benefited from something, it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s still available for people who come behind you,” she says. “Part of that is giving back to the institution that helped me become who I am.”

Becca Stimson ’73 & Susan Stimson Peak ’68 Sisters,

Alumnae, Past Parents, & Scholarship Creators

Following the passing of their beloved mother, REBECCA “BECKY” TRAIN STIMSON ’43, sisters BECCA STIMSON ’73 and SUSAN STIMSON PEAK ’68 knew they wanted to honor her, but how?

A lifelong educator who taught fourth grade in the public school system and later at The Bright School (and a voracious reader with a penchant for historical novels), Becky had a love for learning that spanned decades.

“When I moved back to Chattanooga, I was often recognized as Becky Stimson’s daughter because many of my peer group had her as a teacher at Bright,” explains Stimson, a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga chemistry professor and former global manager at DuPont. “I heard from both parents and students, ‘She was the best fourth-grade teacher ever!’ I think being a teacher was central to who she was.”

Peak, managing partner of Peak Swirles & Cavallito Properties, a women-owned real estate firm in Durham, North Carolina, adds, “Our mother had a devotion for what she did, which I believe came from her own experiences as a GPS student guided by like-minded teachers. She always said that with a good liberal arts education you can do anything. Ever the teacher, even beyond the classroom.”

Stimson says their parents were always deeply invested in education. “We didn’t have a lot of things growing up. Vacations were frequently tents pitched in cousins’ backyards. However, for our parents, a great education was a priority.”

Initially, the focus was on educating their two sons at McCallie. However, that changed after a chance encounter Becky had with Mary Hannah Tucker, former GPS Head of School, in a downtown department store. “Mrs. Tucker asked about plans for enrolling me at GPS,” says Peak. “Mama told her, ‘We have no plans for GPS, but we are planning to send our sons to McCallie.’ Mrs. Tucker replied, ‘You know, it’s the mother who educates the children ….’ After the

story was relayed to our father, I was enrolled in the seventh grade in the fall of 1962!”

That belief in educating girls, and in all-girls education specifically, has carried on through the generations. Stimson and Peak’s aunt and cousins, Mary and Charlotte Grems, attended GPS, as well as their niece Rachel Stimson. Stimson’s daughter, Rebecca Jenkins, also attended GPS as a third-generation legacy; both Stimson and Peak have sons who followed in the family tradition and attended McCallie.

The sisters say they have tremendous appreciation for their GPS educations and recognize how fortunate they were to have had that opportunity. They chose to create more access to a GPS education as an appropriate way to honor their mother and are delighted to be able to create the Rebecca Train Stimson ’43 Endowed Scholarship.

Established last year, the annual scholarship will be awarded for the first time for the 2023-24 school year and will provide needbased aid to a current or incoming GPS student.

“There’s something really wonderful and valuable about an all-girls opportunity,” Peak says. “Encouraged early to find one’s voice instills an important sense of leadership in young women. Removing the barrier of a financial burden through scholarship enables girls access to opportunities that they wouldn’t otherwise have.”

Stimson adds, “We believe GPS is a wonderful environment where girls can learn, lead, and experience a sense of community. We feel lucky to have had the opportunity of a GPS education. We hope that this scholarship will be the difference maker for many girls in the years to come.”

SUSAN AND BECCA

Amita Mohan Chhabra ’01

Family Medicine Physician

After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama, GPS alumna AMITA MOHAN CHHABRA '01 attended medical school abroad before making her way back to Alabama to complete her post-grad residency. It was then she met and married her husband, Nitin.

Last year, Nitin—a Birmingham native—was offered a position in Chattanooga. So the family, now bigger following the birth of the Chhabra’s three daughters, relocated to Amita’s hometown. “It’s almost like a different city now,” says Chhabra. “There are so many things to do and see. It’s a great place to raise a family, and I’m delighted to be back home.”

Just as with the city she grew up in, Chhabra sees a lot of positive momentum for GPS today, too. “I am so delighted and hopeful about the vision for GPS,” she says. “I've heard Megan speak and love that she’s a strong female and has daughters herself. I know she wants great things for the school.”

While Chhabra recognizes the forward trajectory GPS is currently on, she also appreciates her time here as a student.

“On the whole, I look back at GPS as one of the most valuable and wonderful experiences of my life,” she says. “It really shaped me into the woman, mother, doctor, and wife I am today. It is foundationally where you really come into yourself.”

She jokes that she wasn’t the best student and even struggled to find her stride in middle school, but just by virtue of the environment, she was prepared for every aspect of higher education. “Even if you’re not making straight A’s, going through the motions and expectations of your teachers prepares you. When you get out into the wider world, GPS’s benchmark is where you clear the bar most places.”

GPS was not all work and no play for Chhabra though, who says a running joke among her friends was that she tried every single

sport and also was a member of GyPsieS (the spirit squad, now known as G-Force) and Peer Power. “GPS does a really good job of picking out people’s talents, whether it’s athletics, arts, or something else entirely.”

By trying various activities during her tenure, Chhabra got to know her classmates as well as girls across grade levels. So it was no surprise (well, it was to her) that she was elected May Queen her senior year. “I feel like my mom may be the only person who remembers I was May Queen, but apart from being a mother to my three girls, it’s among the proudest moments of my life,” she says. “To be able to represent my class—which was an amazing, talented, wonderful group of girls—is something I could never forget.”

Chhabra’s election denoted her as the first Indian-American and first Hindu student to serve as May Queen. “I’m not the cookie-cutter version of a GPS girl, but my class didn’t care that I was Indian or Hindu. They just loved me for me,” she says. “GPS has the unique ability to make each individual girl feel special. You’re not going to fall through the cracks.”

Chhabra gives back to GPS because she says it was an incredible, enriching experience for her. “The idea that someone could miss out on it based on a financial need makes my heart ache. If I can contribute to someone’s education and thereby change the course of their history or their life like GPS did for me, of course I’m going to do that.”

Class Notes

1970s

LESLIE WOODS VACCARO ’75 is a retired school psychologist and has her PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies.

1990 s

TRICIA TAYLOR FULTON ’ 92 is going back to get her nursing degree through ETSU’s Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN program.

FRANCES MOORE GRAHAM ’93 accepted the position of director of recruitment with Northwestern Mutual in Montana.

LIBERTY FANNING LANDER ’94 is an education and sentencing practice specialist for the United States Sentencing Commission in the Office of Education and Sentencing Practice. Before entering government service, Liberty worked as a criminal defense attorney for two years.

BETSY JONES HILL ’95 works as an occupational therapist.

JESSICA DUKE ’97 founded Friends Of The Troops, a national military nonprofit, in 2019 and currently serves as CEO. The organization has won numerous awards and is one of the top-rated nonprofits in the country, running at a 98% efficiency.

KENDRA RUSSELL LI ’97 retired from the Air Force in August 2021 and is currently in law school with plans to focus on humanitarian immigration law.

BROOK WHITFIELD TRIBLE ’97 works in the scheduling office of Governor Glenn Youngkin in Virginia.

CRYSTAL BROOKS POURCIAU ’98 is a pediatric dermatologist at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. She also serves on the Admissions Committee for University of Tennessee Health Science Center School of Medicine as well as the Editorial Board for Pediatric Dermatology. She is co-chair of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.

2000 s

CATHRYN MCGILL JOHNSON ’05 moved to Jacksonville, Florida, in September 2021 for a new position as a breast surgical oncologist at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center.

JULIA ST. GOAR ’06 received tenure last spring and was promoted to associate professor of mathematics at Merrimack College.

EMILY ROBERTS ’07 joined the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office as an assistant public defender this month.

KRISTIN HOLLOWAY PHILLIPS ’07 graduated from Lipscomb University with her EdD in educational leadership, learning organizations, and strategic change in December 2021. She is currently in her second year as the science chair at Brentwood Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, where she has been teaching and coaching for 10 years.

PRIYA BOYINGTON ’ 07 was named to Georgia Tech’s “40 Under 40” list. Currently, she leads New Verticals Consumer at DoorDash, growing the company’s grocery, convenience, and alcohol verticals nationally. She spent the last decade starting businesses for underserved markets and those at the cutting edge of innovation, including State Of Menopause, a menopause skincare line; HIKI, a genderless sweat line; Stitch Fix Kids; and Stitch Fix Freestyle, a direct-buy offering. She started her career at Bain & Company, where she took an externship at GoldieBlox to inspire girls to pursue engineering.

2010 s

WHITNEY HILL GARCIA ’10 started a new job in May 2022 as a senior solutions engineer for H1, a healthcare technology company based in New York.

PAYTON LEECH THODE ’10 graduated from residency in June 2022 and moved with her family to Rhode Island to practice emergency medicine.

MOIRA MCCRAVEY WIENAND ’10 works for the William Morris Endeavor, the largest talent agency in the country, in Nashville. A member of the team for seven years, she is the youngest female ever to be promoted to a full agent at WME.

MARY ANNA CALDWELL DJIRE ’11 works as a travel physical therapist in California.

LILY RYAN ’ 07 received her MBA with a concentration in professional communication from Bellevue University. She currently works as the Resort Operations Assistant at both Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Riviera Resort, where she works on cast communication, appreciation, recognition, and events. In August, she was awarded the Walt Disney Legacy Award, the highest award available to Cast Members and employees working in Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.

HALEY HILL SKIPPER ’07 is a preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center where her children attend school. She is working on her master’s in elementary education with the goal of joining the school system in Mountain Brook, Alabama, where her husband is a minister to students and families.

CAMILLE CAMPBELL TRAHAN ’07 relocated to southwest Florida where she is a district manager for Verizon. Employed in a male-dominated industry, she has created a women's development group to drive female leadership from the 50+ locations in her territory.

LOGAN DAVIS EVASCO ’09 runs climate arts nonprofit Climate Creative, for which she just launched a virtual reality art gallery. She also works as a social impact designer for multiple organizations such as Universe.app, Invisible International, 350 Bay Area, and more.

MORGAN ELLIOTT ’11 graduated with her PhD in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and has started a job as a scientist at BioAgilytix.

BEENISH KAMRAN ’12 is a research associate at Michigan Public Health Institute.

REGAN JENKINS ’13 is a health physicist and co-owner of Balloon Boss in Chattanooga.

SAVANNAH PHILLIPS ’13 is based in Denver, Colorado, where she received a recent promotion with World Wide Technology. With 20 direct reports, she is supporting and nurturing application software developers.

MEGAN ROHN ’14 was accepted into and has enrolled at Emory University School of Law.

INDIA GREEN TALIAFERRO ’13 was appointed Lead Clinical Research Coordinator III at Winship Cancer InstituteEmory Hospital, where she manages clinical trials for breast cancer research.

Class Notes

LEAH RUSSELL JONES ’14 started a new position with Capital One as a recruiter.

NICHOLE BACKUS ’16 is a Field Engineer at ONEOK in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

ANNABELLE DOWLING ’16 has joined Goldman Sachs as an analyst in their Atlanta office.

EMMA KIRKPATRICK EDGE ’16 is teaching first grade at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, an all-girls school in Memphis. She is also running her small business, Made by Emma K, a stationery, apparel, and paper goods business she started in May 2020 while at home during COVID. Her products are currently in over 100 stores around the country.

DARBY BREEDLOVE ’ 18 , who played Mary Poppins in the 2018 GPS | McCallie spring musical, is now performing on Broadway as a member of the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

WEBSITE: MADEBYEMMAK.CO

CLAIRE BADGLEY ’17 earned her MBA from The Jack Massey School of Business at Belmont University in August 2022. She has been working at Digiday Media, a New York City-based company, but she works remotely in Nashville.

JESSICA MELTON ’ 17 is an intensive care nurse in Virginia.

ELLEE JACKSON ’18 graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She recently received a travel award from the Southern Criminal Justice Association for their conference where she presented her research paper, "(Mis)Perceptions of the Use of Deadly Force by Police: Exploring the Role of Media Consumption, Perceptions of Procedural Justice, and Respondent Demographics." She is also working on two papers related to developing effective responses to gun violence in Chattanooga, both of which will be published in national journals, and was awarded a graduate assistantship in her master's program.

INSTAGRAM: @MADEBYEMMAK SHARE

, teaches third grade at Normal Park Museum Magnet.

KENDALL CRUM ’19 was named Offensive Player of the Week for the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) in October, after leading the Allegheny Gators to a pair of four-set conference wins in volleyball. In PAC wins at Franciscan University and Bethany College the senior had 22 kills, eight blocks, and four digs. She finished the match against Bethany without an error, resulting in an incredible .630 hitting percentage.

KATE SCHLEGEL ’18

IN MEMORIAM

August 7, 2022

September 15, 2022

October 18, 2022

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August

October

June

August

LAURA HEDGES ALLISON ’51

ESTES CARTER STEPHENS ’51

PANSY “PEE GEE” ALLISON MARLER ’51

CHARLOTTE PATTEN GAUSS ’53

28, 2022

MARIA BLACK VANBUSKIRK PITCAIRN ’54

10, 2022

HARVEY BREWER VAIL ’54

LORETTA “LORI” SILVER BURDEN ’55

6, 2022

DOROTHY MCCALL GRIMSON WEAVER ’54

23, 2022

MARY KATHRYN “KATIE” KILLIBREW GRIMES ’57

8, 2022

EVELYN “KATHY” BACON UMBARGER ’60

May 15, 2022

LINDA TURNBULL HUBBARD ’62

14, 2022

SUSAN HAWKINS JOHNSTON ’78

July 27, 2022

ANN CONROY WALLDORF ’68

5, 2022

ELIZABETH “BETSY” CAULKINS BOOKOUT ’79

6, 2022

SARA MARGARET HOOVER ’17

23, 2022

weddings

1 CLAIRE BARLETT ’08 to James Gaynor

2 TAYLOR BOYD ’11 to Dylan Fencil

3 ELEANOR DECOSIMO ’05 to Grant Tomashoff

4 LILY EVERETT ’17 to Trae Estill

5 ROXIE FRIBERG ’09 to Benjamin Mustion

6 INDIA GREEN ’13 to Alred Taliaferro

7 HANNAH JACKSON ’12 to Andreas Gjesteby

8 ASHLEY JOHNSON ’07 to Sarah Dehring

9 KATHRYN KEEL ’02 to Christopher Sanchez

10 EMMA KIRKPATRICK ’16 to Henley Edge

11 KRISTINA KYLE ’08 to Casey Hayes

12 ANNA-KATHERINE LUNDY ’09 to Allison Renee Dolphin

13 MOIRA MCCRAVEY ’10 to John Wienand

14 JESSICA MELTON ’17 to John Bryant

15 JESSICA PHILLIPS ’08 to Charles Anthony “Tony” Stanfield

16 MCKINLEY SELF ’16 to Paul Berthon

17 KENDALL STOKES ’06 to Andy Bowness

18 MCCALL WALDROP ’18 to Ashton Crone

6 CHLOE BROOKSHIRE COLEY ’12, a

Sterling “Brooks” Coley

7 ANNA CONNELL DAUGHERTY ’07, a

Campbell Malone Daugherty

8 WHITNEY HILL GARCIA ’10, a

Elian Gabriel Garcia

9 KIM WHITAKER MORRIS ’02, a daughter, Penelope “Penny” Jane Morris

10 ANDREA SAUL NOSBUSCH ’00, a son, Cole Saul Nosbusch

11 EMILY ROBERTS ’07, a son, Clifford Ray Flynn

12 MEREDITH RODELA ’06, a daughter, Charlotte Grace Massengill

13 LEIGH ANNE CASTLEMAN SANDERS ’04, a son, Ryan Matthew Sanders

14 CASEY CALDWELL SANTOS ’08, a son, Hudson Lee Santos

15 TYLER HASKINS SHERMAN ’07, a son, Elliott Carmichael Sherman

16 AMY CAMPBELL SMITH ’08, a son, Campbell Mackenzie Smith

17 ANNIE LOVELESS SOLLMAN ’02, a son, Henry Herschel Sollman

MELISSA FAIN SPARKS ’04, a daughter, Conlee Elizabeth Sparks

18 JULIA ST. GOAR ’06, a daughter, Alina Ann Carraher

19 RYN FAGER TOMPKINS ’11, a daughter, Charis Annalee Tompkins

20 SARAH MASTEY TROJANOWSKI ’10, a son, Griffin Thomas Trojanowski

21 LILLIE NOLES WOLF ’13, a son, Crawford Cates Wolf

1 BAILEY DAVENPORT ABBOTT ’14, a daughter, Blakely Layne Abbott

2 LUCY MORRIS BLANCETT ’09, a daughter, Jennings Bell Blancett

3 CAROLINE NOVKOV BRYANT ’12, a daughter, Ruby Holland Bryant

4 PERRI FINE BULLOCK ’08, a daughter, Rori Beck Bullock

5 MORGAN YATES CARDWELL ’13, a daughter, Lucia Mae Cardwell

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