Summer 2006 | Volume IV | Issue II

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School

A quarterly publication for parents, alumni and friends of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School

CLASS OF 2006 Honoring a class that has given so much to its school and to one another.

In this Issue Honors and Awards Soccer State Championship Journey to Haiti New Fine Arts Director Class Notes and Alumni News And Much More!

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Lower School students at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School stepped to the plate when their principal, Rick Betts, challenged them to read 7,000 books by May 1.

The reward for completing this task occurred when Mr. Betts, dressed as SpongeBob, took the entire Lower School on a field trip to the Georgia Aquarium.

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2006 Graduation Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School is a church-sponsored institution with an educational program shaped by a dedication to revealing and developing the worth and dignity of the individual student.

While the school’s religious program provides a knowledge of the teachings of Christianity, it also attempts to foster a respect for and understanding of the beliefs of others by providing freedom to learn about other religious heritages.

The school strives to accommodate students with varied abilities and needs in an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance. It is a supportive community that encourages the individual’s awareness of self and others, emphasizing learning as a lifelong process. The climate for learning encourages the intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic development with an understanding of democratic ideas.

The Class of 2006 leaves a lasting legacy of outstanding accomplishments in the classroom, on the stage and fields and in the community.

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Lower School Authors Lower School teachers and students have taken part in engaging and interactive programs that have inspired readers and writers.

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Three Days in Haiti

Using a variety of approaches, the teachers strive to develop each student’s ability to make decisions and assume responsibility for those decisions. Consideration of uniqueness of the individual is a basic factor of the overall learning program.

HIES’s Andrew Payne writes about his experiences on a recent trip to Haiti to observe the school’s outreach efforts in action.

Holy Innocents’ provides an atmosphere in which each person is encouraged to reach his or her potential, and thus take his or her place as an involved and responsible citizen.

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On the Cover

Evergreen School Teachers Renee Gracon and Bill Brower report on the many successes of HIES EverGreen School program in the 2005-2006 academic year.

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School graduates Rachel Barnhart, ‘06, and Patrick White, ‘06, stand together during the Class of 2006’s final group picture as HIES students. Photo by Sam Hyde.

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contents FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL HONORING ACHIEVEMENTS UPPER SCHOOL HONORS AND AWARDS CLASS OF 2006 GRADUATION COLLEGES OF MATRICULATION SPRING SPORTS WRAP-UP SPRING SPORTS AT A GLANCE SPRING SPORTS AWARDS ALAN A. LEWIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP STUDYING CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT LOWER SCHOOL READERS, WRITERS YELICH WINS STATE COMPETITION PRE-SCHOOL PICNIC MIDDLE SCHOOLERS CLEAN UP PARK PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION GALA THREE DAYS IN HAITI MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AS TEACHERS LOWER SCHOOL OUTREACH SPIDER TEA PARTY SECOND GRADE MOTHER’S DAY LOWER SCHOOL CANINE ASSISTANCE NEW DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS MIDDLE SCHOOL PR DAY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS AND AWARDS PROM 2006 HIES AT EPA NATIONAL SUMMIT PRE-K DOUGHNUTS WITH DAD EVERGREEN SCHOOL UPDATE DOROTHY SULLIVAN ALUMNI CLASS NOTES ALUMNI NEWS SPECIAL EVENTS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE SPRING FLING 2006 PARENT ORGANIZATIONS NEW LEADERS TASSEL TURNER PROFILE SPRING ON CAMPUS ADMISSIONS ‘THANK YOU’

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Katie Leonard enjoys an ice-cold treat during Spring Fling 2006.

TORCHBEARER vIV iII EXECUTIVE EDITOR Andrew Payne

MANAGING EDITOR/STAFF WRITER Sam Hyde

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Jennifer Cavanaugh Sam Hyde Allison Payne Chris Pomar Banks Scothorn Ashton Thurmond Mary Chris Williams

GRAPHIC DESIGN Andrew Payne

PHOTOGRAPHY Sam Hyde Andrew Payne

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS The Rev. Tryggvi Arnason Scott Gibson Gwen Leonard Amy Marler Jim Matthews Ken Rada Bonnie Taylor Alice Thompson Torchbearer is published four times a year by the Office of Admissions and Communications of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. Special appreciation goes to the parents, faculty and staff whose contributions make this publication possible. Every attempt was made to ensure accuracy within this newsletter. Please notify the editor of errors or omissions and accept our most sincere apologies.

Contact Andrew Payne, Director of Communications, at andrew.payne@hies.org.

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

A Midsummer’s Day Greeting from HIES

By Kirk Duncan

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Greetings from the HIES campus!

I hope that your family is enjoying the summer after the excitement of the past school year. Those of us on campus miss the voices of the students in the hallways. There are, however, different sounds on campus as the renovations in the Riley Building are well under way (outlined in detail in Dorothy Sullivan’s column on page 41) and finishing touches are being applied to the spectacular new Fred Rowan Family Middle School, all of which will be ready for the opening of school on September 5.

Summer also provides the opportunity for students to participate in our service and outreach programs. On June 12-14, six HIES students, one alum, three parents, Tryggvi Arnason, Upper School Chaplain; Claire Staples, Upper School Counselor; Shannon Weiler, Upper School College Counselor; Andrew Payne, Director of Communications; Father John Porter from HIEC, and I visited our sister school and church, St. Mathieu’s, in Leogane, Haiti (a detailed article about the trip is on page 22).

For three years we waited for the right time to take our first student group to Haiti, and it was well worth the wait.

One of the highlights was visiting a second church and school, St. Jean Batiste, which was destroyed in a hurricane about 15 years ago. After a trip some of us took in April we decided that Holy Innocents’ church and school would donate funds for building supplies to this beautiful, humble school (which has about 130 students who meet in a dilapidated lean-to) and church situated in a serene river valley about seven miles from St. Mathieu. Upon our return to Haiti last month it was heartwarming to see all the building supplies that were delivered and about 30 Haitian workers who were well on their way to constructing a two-story church/school facility.

Father Jean Berthol Phanord, our contact in Haiti and the person in charge of the various schools and churches in the Leogane area, joined us that afternoon at St. Jean Batiste.

He was very grateful to the HIES community for our donations and for the students’ visit. As we stood looking at the workers at the building site, I asked how we could be of further help. He pointed back into the densely green hills, further into the river valley and said, “Back there is a school and church. They are called St. Marguerite. They

have about 120 students and they need your help. The only way to reach them is by a four hour horseback ride. Would you go with me?” I told him, “Heck, yes, I will go with you, and I will volunteer Tryggvi to go with me as well.”

So, sometime this summer we will visit St. Marguerite, take some pictures, meet the good people there, and make plans for raising money during the 2006-2007 school year to help them.

Our mission as an Episcopal school charges us to be actively compassionate towards the poor of the world. All of us who were on the Haiti trip, especially the seven wonderful HIES students who came with us, were deeply affected by the beauty and bleakness of what we saw. The blessings come from our ability as a community to translate our passion into action and results. We are helping thousands of people in Haiti and will continue to build relationships with the hopeful people of that nation.

Please enjoy the rest of your summer. When the 20062007 school year begins we will be hitting on all cylinders.

We will have completed the first phase of our building campaign that includes 11 acres of athletic fields and facilities on the South Campus, a new state-of-the-art athletic complex and the new middle school. We will also experience our first season of varsity football. We are looking forward to our best year ever. See you in September!

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HONORING ACHIEVEMENTS Senior John Floyd receives the Excellence in Moral Courage Award from Dr. Chris Swann.

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HONORS AND AWARDS TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND PARENTS TAKE A MOMENT TO CELEBRATE THE OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR STUDENTS.

Referring to the senior class of 2006 at a recent chapel service, Upper School science teacher Renee Gracon shared a poignant sentiment with her graduating students about the impressions they have all made on her.

“Just as a kid who carves his initials in the trunk of a tree,” Ms. Gracon said. “ ... each of you has carved a place in my heart.”

It’s an appropriate metaphor, as each and every student at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School has a role to play, a space in time to fill. All individuals work together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.

There are certain moments during the school year when all the pieces seem to fall in place to create a masterpiece.

Such was the case at the annual Upper School Honors and Awards Day in May. Dozens of students who have worked so hard both during the 2005-2006 academic

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year and throughout the course of their HIES careers were formally recognized for their achievements in front of their teachers, administrators, parents and peers.

“This is a very special and important moment in the life of our school,” Kirk

Maryanne Stumb receives the Alice L. Malcolm Headmaster’s Award.

Duncan, Head of School, said. “Each and every one of our students plays a vital role in the overall success of Holy Innocents’.

And the students who were recognized today are the embodiment, the visible form, of our school’s spirit. We strive for a humble distinction in all endeavors, be it academic, artistic, athletic or our efforts to connect to the world around us as we are all called to do. And that is exactly what these students represent.”

Congratulations to all our honors and awards recipients and the teachers who help, motivate and encourage them along their ways.

A complete list of all Upper School Honors and Awards Day winners is found on the adjacent page. Middle School Honors and Awards winners are listed on page 37. And a report on the Alan A. Lewis Memorial Scholarship award winner can be found on page 18.

UPPER SCHOOL HONORS AND AWARDS

World History - Sean Aiken World History Honors- Norma Nyhoff American History- Kate Henderson American History HonorsMatthew Robinson AP American History –Patrick Harps Modern US History – Margaret Watters European History – Paul Duke AP European History - Emily Galloway Government/Economics – Sarah Cornwell AP Government – Anna Pickren AP Psychology – Justin Bower Biology - Chandler Wood Biology Honors- Alex Wallace AP Biology - Arsalan Derakhshan Chemistry - Taylor Adams Chemistry Honors- Rachel Sullivan Physics – Thomas Evans Physics Honors- Charlie Wood AP Physics - Geoffrey Malcolm Environmental Science - Courtney McClain AP Environmental Science- Kimberly Craig Algebra I - Rebecca Parke Algebra I-B – Kate Newman Geometry - Alex Fujimoto Geometry Honors- Katie Rice Algebra II - Blair Barrows Algebra II Honors- Kit York Pre Calculus - Katie Hammond Pre Calculus Honors- Steven Yelich Discrete Math - Katelyn Warner AP Statistics - Matthew Hamm AP Calculus AB – Whitney Block AP Calculus BC- Emily Galloway Bible - Jennifer Hardin Ethics – Katharine Wells Senior Religion – Samantha Curtis Journalism - Kaitlyn Bradshaw Composition 9 – Ashleigh Luttery Composition 10 – Kirsten Boe English 9 - Kate Newman English 9 Honors- Jennifer Hardin English 10 - Daniel Blaustein English 10 Honors- Arsalan Derakhshan English 11 – Carrie Bornholm English 11 Honors- Jack Templeton AP English Language - Patrick Harps English 12 – Hillery Brown

English 12 Honors- Tyler Marquardt AP English Literature – Heather Weaver Spanish I - Kelly May Spanish II - Mackenzie Sawicki Spanish II Honors – Melissa Reeder Spanish III – Chelsea Brogdon Spanish III Honors- Rachel Sullivan Spanish IV - Steven Yelich Spanish IV Honors- Alexandra Reeder Spanish V – Katie Hammond AP Spanish – Tyler Marquardt French I- Rebecca Parke French II – Katie Rice French III – Erica Price French III Honors – Kyle Strait French IV- Alexandra Sabates AP French – Samantha Curtis Latin I – John Aldridge Latin II – Kate Decker Latin III – Carrie Bornholm Latin IV – Lucy Melby Yearbook - Paul Duke Art I – Rachel Sullivan Art II – Greer Homer AP Art Drawing- William Fochtman AP Art 2D- Gaby Zunde AP Art 3D- Geoffrey Malcolm Chorus- Claire Sellars Drama I – Courtney Kissack Drama II – Katelyn Warner Handbells – Whitney Block Band –Matt McMillan Orchestra-Alexandra Reeder Photography – Ryan Wood Informational Technologies- Stuart Haddow Wellesley Book Award –Robyn Baitcher Agnes Scott College Book Award – Charlotte Bissell Queens University of Charlotte R.E.A.C.H – Sean Butkus Smith College Book Award Rebecca Barrow University of Michigan Alumni Book Award- Peter Grimm Randolph Macon Woman’s College Book Award – Norma Nyhoff Phi Beta Kappa Award- Steven Yelich Governor’s Honors Program– Madison McDearis

Scholar Athlete Award – Justin Bower, Greer Homer, Anna Pickren Quill and Scroll – Kaitlyn Bradshaw, Jen Kushner, Taylor Pack University of Georgia Cert. of Merit – Rebecca Barrow, Carrie Bornholm, Matthew Hamm, Madison McDearis, Steven Yelich S.T.A.R. Student and Faculty Award – Emily Galloway, Janet Fanning Fine Arts Alliance Senior Gift Award – Drama: Margaret Combs Music: Whitney Block Visual Arts: Justin Bower Yearbook: Paul Duke Frank L. Butler/Marilyn Butler Blane Memorial Scholarship – Chandler Wood Margaret Wright Kaminer Award – Jasmine Garrett National Honor Society Scholarship – Katie Rice Citizenship Award- Laura Waide Atlanta Journal Cup- Amy Schwartz Excellence in Citizenship AwardRachel Barnhart Excellence in Moral Courage AwardJohn Floyd Ninth Grade General Excellence Award – Karishma Habbu and John Mitchell Tenth Grade General Excellence Award – Sean Aiken and Ali McWhirter Eleventh Grade General Excellence AwardSarah-Elizabeth Kirtland and Maryanne Stumb Twelfth Grade General Excellence AwardCristin Almeter and Greer Homer Faculty Award- Tyler Marquardt The Principal’s Award – William Boyd Alice L. Malcolm Headmaster’s Award – Maryanne Stumb Salutatorian –Emily Galloway Valedictorian – Samantha Curtis Bishop's Award- Paige Carpenter Rector's Award- William Boyd Head of School Award- Amy Schwartz Chaplain's Award- Amir Kabiri

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“I might not have the answers, but if you need a friend, I’ll be there till the end.”

- Margaret Combs, ‘06, (lyrics from original song)

The Commencement Ceremony and the events leading up to that day, such as the selection of Tassel Turner, the Senior Chapel, Honors and Awards Day, rehearsals, Baccalaureate and so forth, have all become part of the Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School tradition.

The procession, the speeches, the tossing of the mortar boards and ringing of the bell in England Plaza pretty much operate like clockwork, with little variance from year to year. These events have become part of the HIES story, and this tale is retold almost word for word each spring to create a solid and formal foundation that offers a certain dignity in its repetition.

The caps and gowns look exactly the same as the previous ceremony’s fashion du jour, but the individual’s heart and mind and the collective personality of the graduating class is as unique as any snowflake that didn’t fall from the sky one particular school day.

“We thank God for an ex-surfer Headmaster,” Kaitlin Duffy and William Boyd, Class of 2006 members, said as they smiled from ear-to-ear. “Mr. Duncan celebrated the hottest day of winter with a snow day. He is the greatest!” To Mr. Duncan’s credit, the weather forecast for that particular day predicted perilous driving conditions. And although one was in more danger of getting sun burnt than being pelted with snowballs, this infamous “Snow Day” provided a special memory for these new members of the HIES Alumni Association. And it’s only fair, because this group of outstanding scholars, athletes, artists and community-minded students has given HIES so many special moments that we will not soon forget.

The Class of 2006 has achieved academically both on campus and statewide. A glance at the “colleges of matriculation” list (page 11) spells out clearly how the academic future of these students will be just as rich, meaningful and diverse as the students themselves. This class has won championships in athletics and traveled everywhere from Spain, France, Mexico, Japan to Haiti. They have created some of the most breathtaking works of art in school history and have taken command of the stage like seasoned performers. But perhaps the mark of this class is in how they respected, loved and supported one another the whole way through.

“Underneath all of the awkward stages and orthodontics, we have always been the Class of 2006,” Rachel Barnhart, ‘06, said. “There is something special about this class, we aren’t simply acquaintances, we are all friends.”

And as Dr. Chris Swann, 12th-Grade Dean and Upper School English teacher, so eleqently said, “You, the Class of 2006, care about each other more than you care about yourselves. ... You have stamped your hearts on this place.”

Pictured at far left is Tyler Marquardt in Groesbeck Hall, adjusting his tassel just before the procession.

In the center photograph are Ellen Manry and Jack Margeson. And pictured ringing the England Plaza bell, after the completion of the graduation exercises is Caroline Votta.

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Pictured before the 2006 Commencement Ceremony are Class of 2006 members Emily Galloway, salutatorian, and Samantha Curtis, valedictorian.

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Adam Harris and Katie Hammond

Erin Ainor and Sally Martin

Laura Waide and Caroline Votta

Kyle Gregory and Margaret Combs

Betsy Bartlett and Kirk Duncan

Cristin Almeter

Evan Ilgenfritz

Miller Edwards and Amir Kabiri

Jaimal Scott and Amy Schwartz

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COLLEGES OF MATRICULATION

Cristin M Almeter Robert J Anderson Tyler D Anderson Rachel L Barnhart Elizabeth E Bartlett Devin M Bligh Whitney M Block Justin D Bower William N Boyd Forrest N Braziel Hillery G Brown William E Capps Paige E Carpenter David A Carr Nicholas J Carroll Elizabeth A Carswell John R Chapman Tessa Cierny Margaret E Combs Sarah H Cornwell Melissa D Couch Victoria A Crumpler Samantha J Curtis William M Decker Kaitlin C Duffy Paul M Duke Dan M Edwards Ethan J Eramian Kyle A Evans John W Floyd Emily E Galloway Kyle R Gregory Kathleen A Hammond Adam Y Harris Kalee M Heikenfeld Kelsey E. Hendrix Matthew B Hodgson Greer E Homer Jackson M Hovis Evan M Ilgenfritz

Xavier University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia College and State University University of Georgia Auburn University Georgia Southern University Stetson University University of Georgia Auburn University Florida State University University of Georgia Appalachian State University Auburn University The University of Alabama Lynchburg College Auburn University Southern Methodist University University of Georgia Auburn University Auburn University Georgia College and State University Auburn University University of Georgia The University of Alabama Auburn University Sewanee: University of the South Auburn University University of Georgia Davidson College Samford University University of Virginia Dickinson College University of Virginia Presbyterian College Texas Christian University Undecided University of South Carolina University of Georgia University of Mississippi Miami University

Lauren E Jones High Point University Amir Kabiri Los Angeles Pierce College Alexander H Levitt University of Georgia Rosemarie Shannon Low Birmingham-Southern College Megan J Lowry University of Georgia William R MacIntyre Colorado School of Mines Geoffrey T Malcolm University of Georgia Paul C Mangelsdorf Haverford College Ellen R Manry Florida State University John D Margeson Mercer University Tyler J Marquardt Boston College Courtney A McClain Dickinson College Lucia M Melby Duke University Michael J Mitchell Appalachian State University Whitney L Mitchell The University of Alabama Daniel R Morrisett The University of Alabama Brittany L Paul Auburn University Anna L Pickren University of Georgia Travis A Plage University of Georgia Christina F Quigley Samford University William S Rast The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina Amy O Schwartz University of Georgia Jaimal F Scott Undecided Claire P Sellers Marymount Manhattan College William B Snodgrass The University of Alabama Michael C Sullivan University of Georgia Lauren E Taylor The University of Alabama Joseph R Vitale College of Charleston Caroline L Votta University of Mississippi Laura A Waide University of Georgia Elizabeth A Walters The University of Alabama Katelyn D Warner University of South Carolina Margaret Gage Watters Miami University Heather E Weaver University of Georgia Patrick T White Reinhardt College Rachell A Wolfe Valdosta State University Ryan W Wood Savannah College of Art and Design Helen Carter Woodring Samford University Gabrielle Zunde University of Colorado at Boulder TORCHBEARER SUMMER 2006

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Senior captain Anna Pickren

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HIES ATHLETICS

champions “I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.”

-Mia Hamm, FIFA Women's World Cup Champion and gold medalist

The true definition of a champion is difficult to find. What exactly does is mean to be a champion?

Is a champion a person who picks himself up when he is knocked down? Is a champion an athlete who does everything it takes to win, even when that requires going the extra mile, and then beyond?

Does a champion sacrifice personal glory for the betterment of those around her? The short answer to many of these questions is “yes.” A true champion does everything in his or her ability to become a winner. Yet he or she will always put teammates, coaches and school above all else, as this is one of the key differences between “winners” and “champions.” Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School spring sports were overflowing with champions and championship performances.

After playing all five playoff games on the road, HIES’s varsity girls soccer team tied Savannah Country Day 1-1 in the state championship. Senior Anna Pickren scored the Golden Bears’ only goal in the last two minutes of the game with an assist from junior Haley Kolff. Pickren’s goal was matched in the last minute by SCD’s Virginia Lewis to drive the game into two five-minute over times. By GHSA rules, the teams were declared co-champions.

HIES fought hard on the road to reach the title game by beating Thomasville, Pike County, Calhoun and Decatur. SCD played all of their playoff games at home but also had tough opponents in Callaway, Walker, Paideia and Pace Academy to reach the 2006 final. The neutral ending seemed fitting for these two teams who played their hearts out all season and worked so hard to reach the top.

Before the 2006 varsity baseball season began, Dylan Deal, head coach, said that his team was setting their eyes on winning a state title.

“We are young but hungry,” he said. “If the guys stay within themselves and play with confidence, then they have a good shot to make it deep into the state.”

Mr. Deal’s predictions could not have been more prophetic, as the Golden Bears embarked on a historic trip through a season that will not soon be forgotten. It was a spring full of excitement as the school community rallied around the young team as they made it all the way to the Class AA Final Four. (continued) TORCHBEARER SUMMER 2006

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Haley Kolff was state champion in the 800m run and 1600m run (2:19.38 , 5:10.58); and Ali McWhirter was state runner-up in the 3200m run (11:12.78).

The girls varsity lacrosse team, coached by Deena MacKinnon and Haley Brown, finished the season 2-18, but was able to bring many new girls into the sport and generate interest in lacrosse. The team was led by Paige Carpenter, Lauren Paul and Samantha Curtis.

The varsity boys golf team, coached by Jim Griffin, finished second to Lovett in the very tough Region 5-AA tournament which qualified the team for the state tournament. HIES finished fifth in the state tournament at Vidalia against a very strong AA field (behind state champion Lovett again).

The region and state tournament team consisted of four year varsity player senior Miller Edwards, third year varsity player junior Blake Cummings, second year varsity players junior Andy Vantine and sophomore John McGoogan, and first year varsity players junior Ryan Bowser and freshman Ryan Cox. Junior Michael Hill and Sophomore Andy Stroman also participated in meets throughout the season and earned varsity letters.

Blake Cummings was the team medalist in the region tournament, and John McGoogan was the low scorer in the state tournament.

“We have a strong team returning,” Mr. Griffin said. “We were already in the toughest region in the state with Lovett, Walker and Pace this year. It is going to be a big challenge.”

The varsity boys tennis team, coached by Forrest Stillwell, finished the season third in the region and advanced to the Elite 8 in Class AA. Season >>>>>>

Sean Aiken, sophomore

The Golden Bears were Region 5-AA Champions and finished the season 278 overall and 13-3 in the region with wins in the playoffs over Darlington, Morgan County and Cook High School. The team was built around the solid pitching of Blake Snodgrass and Ben Cornwell. Senior catcher Joey Vitale, a College of Charleston signee, and junior Bert Olsen provided outstanding offensive production.

The varsity track and field teams were coached by Stacey Overlin, Joshua McClymont, Tyson Rahmeier, Regina Tate and Ron Green. Both the boys and girls placed well in the region (boys- sixth, girls- fourth). Adam Harris placed third in the 3200m run in the Georgia Olympics State Meet.

Alexis Rogers, Haley Kolff and Ali McWhirter led the girls team to a thirdplace finish in Class AA. Alexis was state champion in the shot put (39’1”),

Tyler Mills, sophomore

“I could never have imagined that this year would have been so special. Our players gave it everything they had, and the fan support through the playoffs is something we will never forget.

It was an amazing experience.”

-Dylan Deal, baseball head coach

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highlights included defeating a strong Lovett squad twice, making it to the playoffs and placing second in the Jekyll Jam tournament. The team was anchored by captain Tyler Anderson.

“This was an exciting year in boys tennis, being that we had so many young players with a couple of strong seniors, as a coach I really didn’t know what to expect,” Mr. Stillwell said. “The boys overachieved all year and gave a good scare to some of the teams that went on the win the state championship, while establishing themselves as one of the elite teams in the state.”

The varsity girls tennis team, coached by Cindy Harder, made it into the state playoffs with a very young team. Using their strengths in the arena of high percentage tennis, they capitalized on their ability to keep a ball deep, and in continuous play. This allowed them to attack the short ball with greater intensity and consistency as the season progressed. Throughout a challenging schedule, the girls were a spirited team that supported each other’s efforts. The 2007 season will add additional tournament players from the JV team to enhance varsity depth.

Ms. Harder said junior captain Alex Cohen was a unifying influence as she combined a wealth of tennis knowledge with a spirited love of her team.

“She is a unique leader who appreciates and applauds the individual talents of her teammates and cements their gifts into a cohesive team,” Ms. Harder said.

The varsity boys lacrosse team, coached by Steven Vettese, Mike Thornton, Brian Freeman and Max DiPace, finished the season 8-8 and made it to the state playoffs. For the first time in school history, HIES defeated both Chattahoochee and Darlington. The team was led by captains Sean Butkus and

Kaitlin Duffy, senior

William Fochtmann as well as Davis Lukens (MVP and leading scorer, 2nd team all state), Phillip Georgakakos (defense, 3rd team all state) and Ryan Wood (senior, starting goalie).

Expectations are high for next season, as the team only graduated four seniors.

The varsity girls golf team finished the season by placing third in their region golf match. Junior Jen Kushner was the HIES low medalist. Sophomore Blair Barrows placed second and freshmen Holly Spalding and Lilly Landskroener worked very hard to help the team in a great finish.

The boys varsity soccer team, coached by Richard Groeneveld, ended their memorable season in the third round of Class AA state playoffs.

After an easy first round victory at Fitzgerald High School (7-0), and a thrilling second round win at Brookstone (2-1), the boys lost in the round of 8, going down 4-0 in a tough game against GAC. New Coaches for 2006-2007 Academic Year Shelly Andersonhead varsity girls basketball and Middle School softball Mark Bagwellhead varsity softball Brad Hendricksonhead varsity boys cross country and assistant varsity track Evan Scottassistant varsity football and assistant boys lacrosse Bill Raileyassistant varsity football and assistant varsity track Carter Thomaseighth-grade volleyball and assistant JV girls basketball Claire LogesdonJV softball Forrest Stillwellhead varsity girls lacrosse

Ryan Woolfolk, junior

Jeremy Oliverassistant Middle School football and ninth-grade boys basketball

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Golden Bears

Spring Sports Alexandra Sabates

Pictured above is varsity girls golf star Jennie Kushner, at right is senior soccer standout Jaimal Scott, and below is Stuart Haddow advancing down the field against Wheeler High School.

Pictured at top are varsity soccer state champs Lucy Melby, Laura Waide and Anna Pickren after the Golden Bears 1-1 state championship tie against Savannah Country Day School.

Pictured above is varsity golfer John McGoogan. The varsity golf team finished second in Region 5-AA and fifth in Class AA. Pictured below is Emily Carter competing in the 100m hurdles. The varsity girls track and field team finished third in Class AA.

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GOLDEN BEARS EARN HIGHEST DIRECTOR’S CUP FINISH IN HISTORY Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School placed fourth in the GADA Director’s Cup in Class AA. This is the highest finish in the history of the school.

The GADA recognizes those athletic programs that offer a well-rounded athletic experience for their community.

“This year’s success is a direct result of the outstanding coaching staff and quality student-athletes that we have here at HIES,” Rob Weltz, Director of Athletics, said. “Obviously, the addition of the South Campus, the Gym expansion and the renovation of

the baseball/softball complex has helped provide top-notch facilities that provide our community with opportunities for enhancement. The Wellness Center (located in the auxiliary gym) has provided our faculty/staff and student-athletes with a place to develop physical and mental toughness. The 3,500 square foot facility is the key to taking our athletic program to the next level.

We compete in arguably the toughest region in the state which means we have to properly prepare our student-athletes for that level of competition. Go Bears!”

-SPRING SPORTS AWARDSMS Girls Soccer A Coaches Award: Ellie Locklear MVP: Natalie Decker MS Girls Soccer B Coaches Award: Jordan Peery MVP: Mackenzie Brehm V Girls Soccer Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Kelly Moore Defender of the Year: Kaitlin Hogeman Best Attacking Player: Haley Kolff Coaches Award: Laura Wade Girls Golden Bear: Mackenzie Suttles JV Girls Soccer MVP: Madison McBride Coach’s: Emily Richter V Boys Soccer Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Travis Plage Defender of the Year: Alex Levitt Best Attacking Player: Jaimal Scott Coaches Award: John VanBeuningen Boys Golden Bear: Patrick White JV Boys Soccer MVP: Matt Webb Coach's: Collin Rhea MS Boys Soccer MVP: Paden Gill Coach’s Award: Thomas Savage V Girls Golf Coach’s Award: Blair Barrows Most Improved: Ashleigh Luttery V Boys Golf Outstanding Golfer: Blake Cummings MS Track & Field Most Outstanding Runner: C.J. James, Megan Mavity, O’Neal Wanliss, Corinne Bicknese, Peter Allen, Elizabeth Link Coach’s Award: Michael Bryant,Beatrisa Latifi, Kathryn Robinson Varsity Girls and Boys Track & Field Sprinter Award: Emily Carter, Kevin Anderson Field Event: Greer Homer, Trevor Gillum Distance Award: Ali McWhirter, Haley Kolff, Will Shuman Coach’s Award: Ali McWhirter, Trevor Gillum Most Outstanding Track Athlete of the Year: Alexis Rogers, Adam Harris MS Baseball MVP: Clark Shelton Best Offensive: Tyler Heyman Best Defensive: Grant Cummings Coach’s: John McKay Most Improved: Addison Baitcher

JV Baseball Most Outstanding Fielder: Wills Aitkens Most Outstanding Hitter: Jack Farrell Most Outstanding Pitcher: Jack Austin Most Improved Player: Jack Carpenter Best Teammate: Charles Henley V Baseball Matt Molen Award: Joey Vitale Most Outstanding Player: Ben Cornwell Most Outstanding Offensive Player: Bert Olsen Most Improved Player: Blake Snodgrass Coach’s Award: Craig Caldwell Nails Award: Andrew McGonnigle JV Girls Tennis MVP: Christine Dial Coach’s: Natalie Snodgrass M. Improved: Casey Farrell Leadership: Kerry Martin JV Boys Tennis Most Improved: Neil Kimball Coach’s Award: Alan Quigley MVP: Matthew Colonnese V Girls Tennis VG Leadership Award: Captain Alex Cohen Most Improved: Courtney Armstrong Most Coachable: Alexandra Sabates Fire and Ice: Margaux Melby Team Versatility Award: Colleen Weaver Most Supportive Teammate: Sara Hollett Most Determined: Pari Fakhrzadeh Improved Doubles: Rachael Windler Most Valuable Player: Lauren Seiple V Boys Tennis Coaches: Evan Ilgenfritz Dedication: Tyler Mills Leadership: Tyler Anderson V Boys Lacrosse Most Valuable Player: Davis Lukens Most Improved Player: Kit York Captain's Award: William Fochtmann Defensive Award: Phillip Georgakakos Top Gun: Davis Lukens Coaches Award: Jack Chapman JV Boys Lacrosse Most Valuable Player: Trey Prescott Most Improved Player: John Mohammadioun Defensive Award: Darius Bowling Coaches Award: John Mitchell V Girls Lacrosse MVP: Paige Carpenter M. Improved: Loren Canby and Ellen Curnin Coach’s Award: Samantha Curtis TORCHBEARER SUMMER 2006

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HIES SPRING 2006

Payton Anderson Earns Alan A. Lewis Memorial Scholarship

During the Lower School Awards Ceremony this spring, an entire sanctuary of students, faculty members and parents rose to their feet and applauded while fifth grader Payton Anderson walked to the front and center of the room and graciously accepted the Alan A. Lewis Memorial Scholarship.

The award is the most prestigious honor bestowed upon a student in the Lower School and was the only individual award given that day.

The award is given annually to a rising sixth grader who best embodies the spirit of the scholarship’s namesake. The student must exemplify high standards of academic achievement, citizenship and leadership.

Pictured above are Payton’s parents, John Anderson and Louise Bach, along with Rick Betts, Lower School Principal.

Payton is surrounded by her brother and sister, Stuart Anderson (third grade) and Kerlin Anderson (second grade).

AP United States History Students Visit Montgomery, Study Civil Rights Leaders Pictured at left are juniors Jack Templeton, Matt Hamm, Patrick Harps, Carrie Bornholm, Carena Constantaras and Alexandra Reeder at the National Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Ala. These AP United States History students ventured (as a school sponsored field trip) to the Alabama state capital, home to many important events and demonstrations during the Civil Rights Movement, in late May and visited the National Civil Rights Memorial, Martin Luther King’s Dexter Ave. Baptist Church and the new Rosa Parks Memorial Museum.

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READING AND WRITING McCall Edwards describes his original, published book to Carmen Deedy, HIES Author in Residence, and his classmates.

CREATING A LIFELONG LOVE Lower School teachers have worked very hard to develop engaging and interactive programs that will inspire their students to become great readers. Lower School students also have the opportunity to dabble on the other side of the page and become published authors.

A love of literacy is bursting through the the start of generating an idea to finishing doors of the Lower School these days. a publication. This project culminated in The students are developing reading and May with each class having a party in the writing skills by means of various creative Curtis Library with Ms. Deedy to share projects. Through these projects, the factheir storybooks. ulty guides the students to become pasThe fourth-grade storybooks were sionate readers and writers.

Jack Staples Beginning in Pre-First grade, students start to hone in on their imagination and put their creativity into words.

Through the Writing Workshop and the beloved 6 Plus 1 Writing Traits, Lower Schoolers are grasping writing concepts early and developing into successful young authors.

Fourth graders got the opportunity to showcase their creative writing talents this year with celebrated local children’s book author and storyteller, Carmen Deedy. Ms. Deedy worked with each fourth-grade student this spring to develop a storybook from

almost completed in time for other students to read them and receive credit for the Reading Incentive Program this spring. Lower School principal, Rick Betts, has challenged the students for the past few years to read a certain number of books in exchange for him doing something ridiculous.

In years past, he dyed his hair green, kissed a primate and sat in a crane above the playground for an entire day.

This year, the kids met and surpassed his 7,000-book challenge and in return Mr. Betts dressed up as SpongeBob SquarePants and took each grade to the Georgia Aquarium during the first week of May. “It made it all worthwhile to see kids reading like maniacs and hear parents tell me how much the children are reading,” Mr. Betts said. “Reading is fun at Holy Innocents’!”

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Yelich Wins National History Day Essay Competition For the fourth year in a row, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School had a state finalist in the National History Day Competition in Georgia. Previous finalists placed in the Documentary, Performance and Exhibit categories.

This year, junior Steven Yelich placed first in the state among 500 entries in the Essay competition for his 10-page historical essay on Lech Walensa and the Solidarity Movement in Poland.

The State Finals are a culmination of a selection process that begins each February with school and regional competitions involving 700,000 students. Steven’s essay placed second in the region. His first place finish in the state earned him the right to represent the state of Georgia at the National History Day Competition held in College Park, Maryland earlier this summer.

“Steven is not afraid of hard work,” Paul Horton, Upper School History Chair and History Day sponsor, said. “He is a gifted young man and this reflects something that is not his first love.”

While Steven excels in many academic realms, his true passion lies in music. He plans to study jazz at either the University of North Carolina or the University of Virginia.

Steven is also a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and Math Club. Outside of school he is about to earn a black belt in karate and enjoys playing the piano every chance he gets.

When it came to choosing a topic for his essay, Steven wanted to write about something everyone knows about but that is not over done. He wanted something fairly recent, yet tangible and unique. After he decided on Lech Walensa and the Solidarity Movement in Poland, Mr. Horton attempted to convince Steven to change topics but Steven refused.

“Steven has such a strong set of beliefs,” Mr. Horton said. “He is very concerned about what freedom is and what it means. He is a true believer of democracy.”

Pre-School Picnic

The picture above was taken at the Pre-K picnic held at Chastain Park in May. Pictured are teacher Beck McRae with Lilly Rice and Katie Leonard.

Middle School Students Pitch In to Clean Up

The group of Middle School students pictured above recently volunteered with the Chastain Conservancy on a park clean up. Pictured are Greer Gafford (bottom left), Hunter Gray, Grace Barlow, CJ James.

Maria Biasucci (top left), Sarah Palmore, Kate Borden, Mere Doody and Julia Boyd. Hunter coordinated the effort and the conservancy deeply appreciated the hard work of our students.

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Parents’ Association Gala 2006

A Night in SoHo

Pictured at top are Cindy McLarty, Amy Mitchell and Tracy Surdykowski. Pictured above are Chris and Merry Carlos. Pictured below is HIES parent and Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as he draws a caricature of Kirk Duncan, Head of School.

Mr. Luckovich was on hand to donate his artistic talents to create a family portrait for a winning bidder in the live auction.

The Holy Innocents' Episcopal School Parents' Association held its annual Spring Gala on Saturday, April 1, at Mason Murer Fine Art gallery. More than 650 guests were on hand to sample the delicious food, gaze at the wonderful works of art and bid on silent and live auction items. The gala was a huge success, raising funds for HIES's programs and mission. Perhaps of most importance, the evening gave many in the HIES community an opportunity to gather and take part in a celebration of all the many great moments that take place in the life of our school.

It was certainly a night to remember!

Pictured above are HIES parents Steve and Millie Smith as they bid on the popular live auction item, the labradoodle, an adorable cross between the labrador retriever and the poodle. Pictured below are members of the 2006 Gala committee. Special thanks goes out to 2006 Gala co-chairs Jena Young and Leah Henry for their guidance through one of the most successful parent fund-risers in school history.

This historically successful fundraiser supports the HIES Parents’ Association and in turn brings many positive improvements to the campus and to the curriculum throughout the school.

This year’s goal was to give to the school through scholarships, continuing education for faculty and technology purchases. One hundred percent of the money raised by the

Photos provided by Ken Rada Photography.

Gala will go directly to HIES.

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Pictured are students of Ecole St. Mathieu awaiting dismissal for their summer break. Great improvements and construction have taken place at St. Mathieu, due in large part to the generosity and efforts of the HIES and HIEC communities.

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Three Days in Haiti

By Andrew Payne Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Her people live in absolute squalid conditions. How does a country so close to the wealth and prosperity of the United States reach such depravity? I’m not exactly sure. Someone with a wider worldview and a greater handle on issues of American foreign policy is better equipped to answer this question.

I can tell you, from my experience, that the result of more than 200 years of neglect by her citizens and neighbors, along with vast corruption among Haiti’s leaders and a pariah-like treatment of the Haitian citizens by most of the modernized world have helped to create one of the most unsavory places on earth.

Haiti’s infrastructure is in ruins. Many systems that we would assume to be in place in this modern age are non-existent. The mass of humanity living in these horrible conditions is shocking. It’s absolutely shocking. The Haitians live without convenience. Plumbing, ice, air conditioning and easy access to fresh water are but a fantasy for most.

Yet, it is a mistake to measure the Haitian peoples’ wealth by a lack material possessions and amenities. Their enduring strength, their warm spirit and the unconditional love they thrust upon you is awe-inspiring. They fill your heart with hope at the very moment you believe condescending pity will consume your soul. In my unworthy words, this is the story of our recent trip to Haiti.

Day Three: Coming Home In three days, the way I think about my place in the world has changed. Granted, I’m not going to join the Peace Corps next week, but I do see certain things in a new light. As I was driving back to my home from Hartsfield-Jackson, I thought about the pot-holed roads in Haiti and how amazing it is that we, in the US, drive smoothly over paved highways that can take you anywhere. And all along the way, there are gas stations that sell petrol, Pringles and tacky t-shirts decorated with profound statements such as, “ ‘Work’ is the annoying time between fishing trips.” One of my personal favorites reads, “Of course I don’t look busy. I did it right the first time.” I think about how the fellow who wears that shirt is far more likely to be on one of his three smoke breaks of the morning than busying himself, “doing it right the first time.” It always brings a smile to my face.

Through donations from charitable organizations such as Food for the Poor, the Haitian people have been the recipients of many a kitschy t-shirt. One elderly man, who was selling handheld electronics, sported a “Cubs Suck” jersey. I gave him a thumbs up and my best “bonsoir,” trying not to pronounce my French like a boy from Alabama with a mouth full of marbles. He responded with a smile and a friendly wave. There was also the weathered woman who was leading a feeble mule down the streets of Port-a-Prince. Her top read, “Don’t Laugh, My Other Car is a Ferrari.”

The stoic lady wearing her ironic fashion got me to thinking about a passage from Luke (Luke 6:20-21): “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.”

One day when she inherits the kingdom, I hope she decides to trade in that broken down burro for a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti in chic yellow. It’s one sweet ride. The 612 Scaglietti's front-mounted engine is a special development of the 575M Maranello's 12-cylinder motor. The 5,748 cc 65° V12 dual overhead cam per cylinder bank, four valves per cylinder powerplant of the four seat coupe is the pinnacle of Ferrari technology. The dry sump lubrication system features an oil and water pump in one unit, with two scavenge and one delivery pumps, two oil filters and a dedicated oil radiator.

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“A lady, a waitress in a local cafe, served me tea, and I said to her, ‘Oh, another beautiful day in Haiti.’ And she replied, ‘Sir, every day is beautiful in Haiti.’ ” -The Rev. John Porter

‘Haiti’, continued from page 23

I walked through the door. It was nice to be home again and see my wife, Allison, and to be greeted by my basset hound, Douglas. Douglas went to the vet while I was away. He was given the best of care. His nails were trimmed and he enjoyed a luxurious bath. The doctor reported that our drunk-eyed, long-eared kitchen floor vacuum had gained five pounds since his last visit. My wife and I worry about our dog and his well-being. Douglas is like one of the family. Oops! I meant to say that he is one of the family. Sorry, Honey.

Douglas is up on all his shots. He receives the proper medication to keep him healthy and happy. We feed him two big meals a day and offer plenty of snacks when he’s been a good boy and not used one of his daddy’s remote controls as a toothpick.

That night, Mr. Douglas was cozy in his bed and sawing enough logs to turn Paul Bunyan’s blue ox green with envy. I laid awake and wondered what the future holds for Tony, the lanky 16-year-old who followed me like a shadow, held my hand and led me everywhere I went in the city of Leogane. Where was he sleeping tonight? Who would feed him and take him to the doctor? I was exhausted. I didn’t sleep.

Day Two: The Angels of St. Mathieu’s, The Ghosts of St. Croix There aren’t too many things in this world sweeter than the HIES Pre-Schoolers singing “Silent Night” during the Kindergarten Christmas Pageant. Watching Joseph pull Mary in her cardboard donkey through the dark of night to the manger, where the little sheep and cows sing yuletide lullabies to the swaddling-clothed baby Jesus is about as good as it gets, in my humble opinion. During our visit to Ecole St. Mathieu (St. Mathieu’s School), I witnessed another such display that warmed the cockles of my heart in a similar fashion.

St. Mathieu’s students range from about 3 years old to roughly sixth grade. They lined up early in the morning for the flag raising ceremony. They saluted by extending their right arms and sang the Haiti national anthem ("La Dessalinienne"). Their voices were an auditory example of the evolution of the human vocal chords, from toddlers to pre-pubescent.

Despite the disparity they managed to harmonize perfectly and sang with voices as proud and bright as their pristine pink uniforms. The flag was tied off and waved in the tropical breeze as the children marched off to their classrooms. The little ones stepped in single file while holding on to the shoulders of the person in front of them. They smiled and stared at the strange Americans, who took no less than 3,000 pictures to fully document their daily routine. Watching this simple moment unfold and being with them inside the school walls, an oasis in the desert of despair and poverty, was worth the entire trip. It was beyond astounding to see the fruits of the efforts of so many in the Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School and Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church communities take root and blossom in the hardened soil of Haiti.

After the younger children began their lessons and the older students took their final exams (Haitian students have summer vacations too.), our group left with Father Jean Berthol Phanord, who is our contact in Haiti. Father Jean is in charge of the various schools and churches in the Leogane area. We traveled to St. Jean Batiste, another school and church that HIES and HIEC are attempting to help. The road to St. Batiste was a river basin, literally. This leg of the journey yielded some of the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen. We visited with the people of the St. Batiste community and observed their work to rebuild the parish and school after a hurricane and landslide destroyed it some time ago. We returned to lunch with the adults of St. Mathieu’s. They worked all morning preparing our food. We were entertained by the school’s principal/music teacher. He played the saxophone and used an old electric Casio keyboard to provide his accompaniment.

After lunch, some of the adults were content to stay in the shade while our HIES students played games with the Haitian children. Jenny Bartlett, Betsy Bartlett, ’06, Hank Wells, Anna Pickren, ’06, Patrick White, ’06, Rachel Barnhart, ’06, and Rachel Shunnarah, ’05, made fast friends with the youngsters. Laughter could be heard throughout the school yard.

When it was time to head back to the residence, Father Jean “loved our necks,” as Southern grandmothers like to say. I was standing next to one of our chaperones when she embraced Father Jean. I overheard her tell him, “Angels are in camp around you.” Tears were falling over her cheekbones as she looked in his eyes. “Angels are in camp around you,” she repeated. Father Jean whispered something in reply. My best efforts to eavesdrop were in vain. I wanted to ask her about their exchange during the ride home. But if she felt like telling us about it, she would have. >>>>>

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Kirk Duncan, Head of School, sits beneath the cross of St. Mathieu’s Church in Leogane, Haiti.

Andrew Payne, Director of Communications, with his new Haitian friend, Tony.

Later that afternoon, after one of the popular World Cup matches, we ventured into Leogane. Tony, the young boy whom I met the day before, was under my foot, as he was the previous day. He grasped my hand with his weak grip and walked with me to the Hopital Sainte Croix, a hospital administered by the Anglican Diocese of Haiti. While Tony and his friends waited in the streets, our group toured St. Croix with our leader, Don, a medical school student at the University of Notre Dame. The experience was unreal, yet far too real.

There was no air conditioning. The hallways were dimly lit and clean floors were at a premium. We walked past recovery rooms where dozens of men, women and children were attempting to mend. Even in their shattered state, they were so baffled by the sight of a group of foreigners walking the floors they waved to us as if we were throwing candy from a float in a New Year’s parade. It truly defies explanation. The Haitians have become immune to a certain level of fear, even when their own mortality is at stake.

We walked through the pediatric ward. No words. Those sweet, innocent little ones.

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Pictured at Ecole St. Mathieu are the Rev. Tryggvi Arnason, Upper School Chaplain (left;, Hank Wells, rising senior; Shannon Weiler, College Counselor; Betsy Bartlett, ‘06; Jenny Bartlett, rising senior; Lindsay Stewart, rising sixth grader; Kirk Duncan, Head of School; Patrick White, ‘06; Claire Staples, Upper School Counselor and Rachel Barnhart, ‘06.

to be dealt such terrible, fatal cards? What did I do right to be so lucky? As gut-wrenching as it was, I am thankful I was there.

The tour stopped in one of the less crowded hallways. Don described a few basic needs of St. Croix. He told us the hospital staff has to recycle and reuse its latex gloves. He explained the process of admitting a patient. Unbelievable. He discussed the challenges of using unreliable equipment, outdated tools and methods and the general sense of fighting an uphill battle the physicians and nurses are challenged with every single day. I thought again about the poor little ones. I knew I shouldn’t. It was breaking me down. I kept telling myself, “Don’t cry. Not here. Not now. Just hold on a little longer. The people here were not crying and neither should I. Think about something funny.”

I tried to tune everything Don was saying out of my mind. I bit my lip and thought about the time my childhood friend Stewart jumped on the shoe of a three-story, inflatable Keebler Elf in the Winn-Dixie parking lot. His mother was going to take our picture in front of Ernie. But Stewart’s impact punctured the friendly giant’s elfin footwear and reduced it to a pile of deflated plastic in a matter of minutes. That was my “go-to” memory in times such as this. But it failed miserably. I couldn’t avoid what was happening, and I cannot avoid it even now. Mercifully, the tour ended before the waterworks began. I would have to save them for later.

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Day One: Bonjour! Tony.

It was a long day, a great deal to absorb. The morning found us a groggy-eyed group sorting through the endless choices of lattes, frappuccinos and coffees at the airport Starbucks. And tonight we’re farther away from home than most of us have ever been, figuratively speaking. The drive from the airport in Port-a-Prince to our residence in Leogane was breathtaking. I kept thinking to myself, “When will the conditions improve? Surely around the next corner I will spot something that resembles the modern world.” But it was not to be. Trash and sewage poured onto the street. What does this do to the dignity of the Haitian people?

We were asked not to take pictures during the trip to Leogane, but to commit what we saw to memory. No problem there, whatsoever.

When we arrived at the residence, we were greeted with open arms and hearts. We are staying in Leogane at the Residence Filarose in Leogane, it is connected (not physically) to the Hopital Sainte Croix, a hospital administered by the Anglican Diocese of Haiti. The Residence is operated by the University of Notre Dame. It is safe and secure, and thanks to the work of chaperone Roger White and his son Patrick, ‘06, it is internet accessible.

The Residence is founded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is intended to be a residence for doctors and volunteers for the hospital and the medical work intended to alleviate the suffering of those Haitians afflicted with the disease of filariosis, a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

Outside of the Residence walls, an artist, was awaiting our arrival. We washed up and walked to meet him, and to my surprise, dozens of local children.

I spotted a painting that I liked. It was so colorful. I envisioned it replacing one of the 20 tacky pictures of our basset hound that we have shamelessly displayed. I ask for a price, and the man told me, in broken English, “That painting is nine dollars.”

“Great, I’ll take it.” I dug through the pockets of my cargo shorts and found some cash. As we were about to make the exchange, I simply commented, “Nine dollars, right?” He replied, “Fifteen.” I gave him the money and wondered if I had just demonstrated the worst negotiation skills this side of the Prime Meridian. It’s a darn good thing my uncle, “Big Hearted” Eddie, is in the used car business. I don’t want to imagine what would happen to me if I stepped on a dealership's lot in Atlanta.

During my transaction I noticed a pair of intense eyes fixed upon me. As soon as he could, a young boy approached me and began to speak French in my direction. To everything he said, I responded, “Bonjour.” I’m sure he was impressed.

I thought he would tire himself out trying to make me understand him, but he didn’t. He took my hand and led me to the market. I was able to determine his name. Tony.

Tony overlooked my lack of diverse communication skills. He would point to an item in the market and pronounce it in French, and I would give him the English version. He never let go of my hand. I was shocked to discover that he was 16. By his size, and his having no aversion to hold an adult male’s hand, I had him pegged as about 12. I had a lot to learn. We played games with the others and posed for photographs. My heart sunk when I finally deduced that he was asking me if I would ever be back again. “I hope so,” I tried to reply. I gave him a pack of gum and a high five. It felt as if that was the least I have ever done for anyone in my life. I wonder if he’ll be around tomorrow.

Tony, 16 years old

HIES SPRING 2006

Middle School Students Share Knowledge of Universe with Pre-First Friends

Reaching Out to Community

Middle School student Megan Barrett describes the solar system to Lower School student Olivia Freides.

Jed Dorsey’s fourth grade class reached out to the community recently at the Atlanta Children's Shelter. The students spent many weeks with Ms. Lynch planning and preparing activities and games to play with the children at the shelter.

The students set up in the shelter’s gym and organized a "carnival morning" for the children. The fourth graders planned and executed several activities including dancing, tattoos, snacks, story time, dress up, and relay races. It was a great day for all involved!

Spider Tea Party Success

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The seventh grade Earth Science students studied astronomy during the months of May and June.

As a culmination of their studies, groups of students constructed scale models of our solar system. The students were given the astronomical unit (AU) from the sun to each planet, and then they calculated the scaled distances.

They used various materials as bases and put the planets in the correct sequence and at the correct distances from the sun. Styrofoam balls of various diameters were painted with appropriate colors to represent the different planets. Each student learned various facts about the planets and presented their project to Ms. Barlow's Pre-First class. After each seventh-grade class made their presentations, they debriefed back in their classroom.

“I was surprised how much the little kids knew about our solar system,” one seventh grader said.

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The three-year-old classes love bugs.

In order to share this passion for insects with their moms, the classes took to the kitchen and created snacks in the shape of bugs. From strawberry ladybugs, to raisin ants and Oreo spiders, the children enjoyed showing off their creative treats to their moms at the annual Spider Tea Party in May.

SECOND GRADE CELEBRATES MOTHER’S DAY

Ethan Weiss

The annual Second Grade Mother’s Day Tea left each teary-eyed mother proud of her little Golden Bear’s hard work. The event started with the children and mothers standing to sing the National Anthem.

The second song brought on the tears when the children and mothers sang together “Love is a Special Thing.” After a few musical performances the children recited Mother’s Day poems they created in their homerooms, including the crowd-pleasing poem, “Moms Rock.”

The presentation concluded with a video the second graders produced, showing their mothers all of the activities in which they participate at HIES. It was done in the form of an entertaining news broadcast. The mothers gathered with their children in the FAB lobby for a lovely reception following the performance. The experience turned out to be a perfect Mother’s Day gift from the second graders to their moms.

Pictured above are Lilly Scott (bottom left), Hailey Wilson, Reid Funston, Nicholas Lee (back left) , Lauren Roussean, Mattes Morris, William Maier and Andrew Koriwchak.

LOWER SCHOOL ASSISTS CANINE ASSISTANTS This spring, two Lower School classes teamed together to help a very noble cause, Canine Assistants. Ms. Barlow’s Pre-First class learned about kindness, sensitivity and empathy in the Virtues and Biblical Values class with Beth Lynch, Lower School Lay Chaplain. The children wanted to help people after learning about these words; and their buddy class, Ms. Hahn’s fourth grade, was ready to help them.

Together the two groups baked homemade dog biscuits to sell in order to raise money for their chosen charity, Canine Assistants. This organization trains dogs to help people with special needs. The Holy Innocents’ students visited Canine Assistants in May to give them the $125 raised from the dog biscuit bake sale and toured the grounds where the dogs are trained.

“We really focus on teaching the kids how important empathy is,” Ms. Lynch said. “This project was so great to empower the children and show them that they can really make a difference in other people’s lives.”

Pictured at left with Beth Lynch, Lower School Lay Chaplain, are Kennan Luther (left), William Morton, Matt David and McCall Edwards.

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The Fine Art of leading Mike Bryant was asked to join the Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School faculty as the Director of Fine Arts in 1991. And 15 years ago he was given the charge to enrich our instrumental music program and create more involvement in the fine arts, as Dorothy Sullivan, Associate Head of School, describes.

“At the time there were less than a dozen students involved in the HIES fine arts programs,” Ms. Sullivan said. “And how the times have changed! We now have more than 300 students enrolled in the program, many of whom excel at the state level.”

In his time as the Director of Fine Arts, Mr. Bryant worked tirelessly to build up the fine arts programs at HIES, to bring in the brightest and most talented faculty members and create a great appreciation of and enthusiasm for the arts among all students in every school division.

This spring, Mr. Bryant made the decision to move away from his administrative duties and focus his attention more on his classroom instruction and continue the fabulous work he does with the young HIES performing artists.

“It is the good fortune of the school that Mike will remain on campus as a teacher, friend and mentor to our students,” Ms. Sullivan said. “He is a dedicated member of the HIES family, and our fine arts programs will continue to reach higher and higher levels of achievement under his tutelage.”

Stepping in to fill the administrative role will be Joshua McClymont, a man whose wholeheartedness and enthusiasm for the arts is palpable and contagious. As the new Director of Fine Arts, Mr. McClymont hopes to build upon the terrific foundation for success that Mr. Bryant has cultivated and help HIES reach its goals for the remainder of this decade and beyond.

“The Holy Innocents’ fine arts program is the largest department in the school, we have 19 faculty members, part-time instructors and are part of every division’s academic and enrichment programs,” Mr. McClymont said. “It is a huge challenge for me, personally, but I am abosultey thrilled and (continued)

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Art students at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School showcased their thrifty creativity at the Recycled Fashion Show on Wednesday, May 3, as part of the school’s AP Art Show.

With help from environmental science students, the art classes created 42 different fashions made completely of recycled goods- from Post-it notes to newspapers and garbage bags to potato chip bags.

eager to get started. We have come a long way, but there is always more that can be done. We do have needs in the department.

We want to equate our impact on the students’ academic and personal growth with ‘walls and equipment.’ We want the teachers to feel empowered and supported, as this is a catalyst for changing the students’ lives. But as we continue to work for growth, we must stay focused and use the resources that we do have at our disposal to the very best of our abilities.”

And as for moving the programs forward, in keeping with a tradition of excellence, Mr. McClymont realizes he has big shoes to fill.

“The expectations continue to become greater and greater with

The AP Art Show celebrates the creative portfolios HIES students put together each year reflecting some component of their environment.

Three years ago, two of the AP students prepared a body of work on fashion design and with help from Judy Jacobs, HIES Upper School art teacher, the Recycled Fashion Show hit the runway for the first time.

The Fashion Show is now the highlight of the AP Art Show for many, but it certainly does not overshadow the other work displayed. The Middle School Chorus, directed by Dr. Ben Sims, HIES chorus director, provided a wonderful atmosphere during the reception, serenading the gallery guests as they enjoyed the diverse display of artwork. The evening featured 16 AP students' drawings, paintings and sculptures illustrating a widerange of subject matter. Pictured at left is Dorothy Sullivan, Associate Head of School, donning some recycled fashion.

“It is a huge challenge for me, personally, but I am abosultey thrilled and eager to get started. We have come a long way, but there is always more that can be done.”

-Joshua McClymont Director of Fine Arts

each school year,” he said. “ Mike Bryant and the faculty have all done a terrific job of leading us to where we are today. And the parent involvement is at an all-time high. The Fine Arts Alliance gets better and better every year. We really couldn’t reach our potential as a department without their assistance. I look forward to working with Carmen Kissack [FAA President] and all the new officers for 2006-2007. This past year we really started to expand the fine arts ‘experience’ for our students, and that is something I would like to continue.”

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“We hope many of these students will continue to pursue their interests in art as they enter college and beyond,” Ms. Jacobs said.

This year’s Spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” was a huge success. The three sold out performances, April 2931, showcased the hard work and talents of all those involved. Under the direction Joshua McClymont, the Middle School and Upper School actors sang and danced their way through each magical performance, captivating the imaginations of each audience. Pictured below are Upper School actresses Emily Galloway and Robyn Baitcher.

HIES Photographers Place in Pace Competition New talents emerged from the first ever photography course at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School this spring.

Hunter Baldwin, rising senior, and Ryan Wood, ‘06, both received Honorable Mentions for their photographs submitted in the 15th Annual Pace Photography Competition and Exhibition in April hosted by Pace Academy and Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP). Well-known Atlanta gallery owner, Fay Gold, judged some 200 works by 10th-12th grade students from approximately 25 public and private schools across the state of Georgia.

“I felt really proud to hear that we both got Honorable Mentions,” Hunter said. “It is so great for our school and helps to promote photography and the fine arts program.”

Scott Gibson, photography teacher, was also proud of his students’ work. He helped to cultivate the talents in these young men by taking extra time to take photographs with them after school and on weekends.

Hunter and Ryan both expressed much gratitude for Mr. Gibson’s passion for teaching and time spent with them.

Thanks to Mr. Gibson’s guidance, both students plan to continue their study of photography in college and hope to build on their success.

Youngsters’ Special Performance Pre-Schoolers had several treats in store for their mothers one special Friday morning this spring. Under the directions of "Ms. Coach Hingson," the young performers displayed their singing and dancing abilities before rooms full of smiling moms. When each group's performance was over, the little ones led their proud mothers to the playground where they enjoyed special Mother's Day treats. Thanks also goes to Millie Tucker, Pre-School music teacher, for all the work she does throughout the school year to enrich the lives of HIES’s little ones. She is constantly preparing the Pre-Schoolers for such performances, today and well beyond. The students always look forward to Ms. Tucker’s class and what they will learn next in the HIES Fine Arts program.

The Middle School and Upper School Orchestra, directed by Elizabeth Lamback, absolutely amazed the audience during its Spring Concert held on Wednesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building. The concert featured music of Wagner, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mozart and Warlock along with favorites from “Beauty and The Beast,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Assistant band director, Mikhail Boguslavsky, accompanied by the Middle School Chamber Orchestra, performed the beautiful "Adagio" from Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A. “As many in the audience commented, this orchestra has moved into a new level of playing,” Ms. Lamback said. “We are all so proud of the work they have done and the progress that has been made. And we look forward to many more terrific performances, such as these, in the future.”

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Middle School PR Day Soars to

New Heights Middle Schoolers Austin Holland and Max Kessler lead the efforts during the Middle School PR Day tug of war.

C.J. James competes in the high jump during PR Day.

Middle School PR Day began as, “Olympic Day”, at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in 1990.

Academic and PE disciplines joined forces to deliver an experience to Middle School children, which taught teamwork and dedication to goals amidst a multicultural appreciation of the human endeavor. And today it is perhaps the highlight of the spring semester for Middle School students.

“HIES wanted to teach competition and goal setting in all challenges beginning with the heart of the individual,” Cindy Harder, one of the event’s coordinators, said. “Hence, ‘Personal Record’ day was coined. It reminded students that

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challenges, begin with your heart, follow with a positive spirit, and exert self discipline to carry the day.”

Middle School students are formed into six age level teams.

While working on goals in track and field events, students contribute the points they earn towards their team’s total. The positive sprit, enthusiasm and sportsmanship generated by the teachers are the examples for their teams. The students respond with the dedication of their efforts, and an appreciation of their unique talents.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS AND AWARDS

Group Awards: Duke TIP—State—Jake Alton, Kaki Bennett, Megan Ernst, Sarah Palmore French Competition—National—Kaki Bennett French Competition- State—Katelyn Dramis, Christopher Grava, Laurence Black, Jordan Garrett, Sarah Hamill, Cara Murphy, Kelly Thomas, Kaki Bennett, Will Aiken, John Bridges, Avery Calhoun, Christie Huff, Maria Papadopoulos Science Olympiad—Regional First Place—Drake Ambroze, Kaki Bennett, Parker Bomar, Kathryn Claire Crewdson, Natalie Decker, Ian Gresov, Hunter Gray, Christine Georgakakos, Tyler Hayes, Sarah Palmore, Andrew Parrish, Callan Phillips American Mathematics Competition—Hunter Gray Student Council— Executive Board—Hunter Gray, Chase Brown, Susy Robinson, Joe Busch, Casey Farrell Sixth Grade: Art—Teal Waxelbaum Concert Band—Heather Valentine Beginning Band—Clint Dolan Chorus—Carson McGorry Drama—Austin Holland English—John Galloway French—Arden Birdwell Handbells—Katarina Papadopoulos Health—Charles Link History—Madison Inglett Math—Harrison Andros Orchestra—Michelle Nelson PE—Harrison Andros Science—Howard Joe Spanish—Tay Rivers Strategies—Laney Copeland Seventh Grade: Art—Richard Taylor Band – Concert Band—Bailey McDearis Band – Wind Ensemble—Payton Adams Bible—Grace Barlow Choir—Megan Ernst Drama—Savannah Stein English—Julia Boyd French—Kaki Bennett Advanced Handbells—Trisha Long Health—Casey Leonard

Seventh Grade: History—Megan Ernst Honors Math—Sarah Merkel Math—Kelli Scott HI Chamber Orchestra—Tiffany Tang MS String Orchestra—Sarah Meyer PE—O’Neal Wanliss Science—Kaki Bennett Spanish—Kathryn Claire Crewdson Strategies—Thomas Fochtmann Eighth Grade: Honors Algebra—Corinne Bicknese Algebra—Gina Mangiafico Pre-Algebra—Hannah O’Brien Art—Greer Gafford Band – Wind Ensemble—Virginia Reticker Women’s Choir—Megan Mavity Mixed Choir—Kai Street Drama—Sophia Sapronov English—Olivia Stockert Ethics—Avery Robinson French—Christopher Grava Handbells—A.P. Taylor Advanced Handbells—Sarah Hamill Health—Meredith Toman History—Natalie Decker Latin—Sophia Sapronov HI Chamber Orchestra—Amanda Nelson MS String Orchestra—Mandi Webster PE—Elizabeth Link Honors Science—Natalie Decker Science—Erin Hogan Spanish—Olivia Stockert Strategies—Mere Doody Special Awards: Athletics—Elizabeth Link and Wills Aitkens Chaplain’s Award—CJ James Dean’s Award for Citizenship: Sixth—Allison Rogg and Clint Dolan Seventh—Sarah Palmore and Ret Terrell Eighth— Katelyn Dramis and Parker Ford MS Faculty—Sophia Sapronov and Hunter Gray TORCHBEARER SUMMER 2006

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HOLY INNOCENTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SPRING NEWS

Pictured sharing their “royal dance” at the HIES Junior-Senior Prom are Anna Pickren, Prom Queen, and Miller Edwards, Prom King.

Students Attend National EPA Summit On May 9, AP Environmental Science students Tyler Anderson, Hunter Baldwin, Kimberly Craig, Ellen Curnin, Patti Hensley, Clark Hilton and Mary Ann Stumb attended the EPA’s National Environmental Partnership Summit.

This year’s conference theme was “Stewardship in Action: Our Responsibility – Our Environment.” The students’ attendance at the conference was sponsored by General Motors.

Environmental Engineer, Chris Boehle and seven other GM volunteers have been actively working with the students on a year-long Long Island Creek Water Quality project. The students discussed the techniques they use for visual, chemical and biological monitoring using the GA Adopt-A-Stream protocol. They were also engaged in discussions of watershed management and the role of students in environmental stewardship.

PROM 2006: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

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Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School juniors and seniors gathered at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center on Saturday, April 8, for this year’s prom.

Special thanks goes out to Ellenor Harps and Susan Fochtmann, the prom chairs; Dylan Deal, faculty representative, and all those who worked Pre-K Doughnuts with Dad tirelessly to make the event so special.

Pictured above at the annual Pre-K Doughnuts The prom was a huge hit. Anna Pickren and Miller with Dad morning are Scott and Ashley Edwards (pictured above) were crowned Prom Queen and Whitehead (left), Mac and John Gibson, and King. Everyone had a great time, and this was surely a night Andy and Morgan Jabaley. Fathers’ names are listed first in the pairings. the students will always remember.

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Holy Innocents’

continues its drive toward school-wide environmental awareness. Through the efforts of hundreds of students, faculty and staff members, along with the support of community organizations, HIES is becoming the embodiment of a

In our fourth year as a participating EverGreen School we have expanded our goals and successfully accomplished our mission. Over the four years, we have increased campus awareness of environmental issues. Our Eco Club is one of the most active clubs on campus.

We continued our mixed office paper recycling, having increased our collections from 4,500 pounds in 2004-05, to more than 10,300 pounds this school year. Our newspaper collections increased from 950 pounds in 200405, to more than 2,022 pounds. Unfortunately, our magazines went down from 400 pounds to 236 pounds, and our cardboard went from 400 pounds to 82 pounds.

We had the help and support of 10 parent volunteers from the Parents’ Association and five eighth grade classes to transport the materials to the recycle center on Morgan Falls Road. Chaplain Patty Roberts helped coordinate visits to the Fulton County Recycling Center in conjunction with their transporting the recycled goods. She also taught academic lessons on environmental ethics and stewardship. The Eco Club applied for, and received, a prestigious Weyerhaeuser Grant to enhance our program. With the funds from the grant, we added water bottle recycling in four stations on campus. To date, we have recycled 140 pounds of PET plastic.

The Environmental Science students took a field trip to Marglen Industries to study the process of converting waste PET from plastic water bottles to reusable fiber for making carpets (courtesy of Ralph Boe, Beaulieu Carpets).

Campus bins for aluminum cans and water bottles were purchased

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with funds from the grant. The Middle School Student Council (sponsor – Gary Klingman) supported the PET and Aluminum can recycling efforts by adding collection

HIES students work at the Big Trees Forrest Reserve. School-wide projects such as these are part of HIES’s efforts to be a leading EverGreen School.

>>> bins in some Middle School classrooms.

We collected 102 pounds of aluminum for the Cash For Trash program. We recycled 56 cellphones, 12 car chargers, 14 bases, numerous cords and cables through the Collective Good program. We donated 113 pairs of eyeglasses to the Lens Crafters/Lion’s Club recycling program.

Holy Innocents’ donated 9 MAC computers, 4 CPUs, 1 color laser printer, 10 Alpha Smart units and 2 ink jet printers to Touch the Future.

At Christmas the students recycled 83 ink jet cartridges through the Office Depot program in exchange for 83 reams of paper which were distributed to the faculty. In addition, 56 additional cartridges were recycled through a cash-back program and the funds were added to the Eco Club funds to be used for Earth Day. February brought a surge of action when the Eco Club sponsored a CD recycling campaign in conjunction with Valentine’s Day. The program benefited The Bridge, an Atlanta based residential community for foster children. The generous donations included 130 CDs. Earth Day was celebrated throughout all divisions. The Upper School students sold Earth Day t-shirts and sponsored a “nonuniform day”. The Middle School conducted a poster art contest. To help educate the Lower School children, the Eco Club provided stickers, lollipops, bookmarks and pencils to the students. The second graders received Earth Day coloring books.

Through the tireless efforts of Bill Brower and the 16 members of the fifth grade recycle team, Lower School campus awareness is at an all time high. The fifth grade Recycle Team members were treated to Earth Day shirts, courtesy of the Eco Club.

On Saturday, April 22, the 36th anniversary of Earth Day, more than a dozen students and two faculty members did a day of service at Big Trees Forest Preserve helping to revitalize the trails.

Our students volunteered in many local environmental community service activities, including: The Chattahoochee Nature Center Halloween Hikes, The Chattahoochee Nature Center 10K Challenge (Opossum Trot), Arbor Day activities at Autry Mills Preserve, the KSSNFB Document Shredding, River’s Alive Clean-up, Fulton County’s “One For The Chipper” Christmas Tree Recycling, and Earth Day Service at Big Trees Forest Preserve. Environmental Science students participated in the Tuesday Evening Lecture Series at The Dunwoody Nature

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Center to increase their awareness of environmental issues. They took field trips to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, R. M. Clayton Wastewater Reclamation Center, and Big Trees Forest Preserve. More than 50 students entered the River of Words Poetry and Art Competition. We are pleased to have two students recognized at the state level for their award winning art and one student recognized for his poetry. A dozen students entered the Creativi-tree Contest for Arbor Day sponsored by Trees Atlanta (we had three school winners!). Three Upper School students competed in the Georgia Envirothon Regional Competition.

The Science Department sponsored guest lecturers from The Elachee Nature Center (6th grade), The Clean Air Campaign (Upper School), and General Motors (Upper School – Hybrid Vehicles). They also sponsored lectures by Dr. Ron Harrison, a University of Georgia trained Entomologist who discussed urban pest control issues.

More than 50 Upper School students became certified Biological and Chemical monitors through the Georgia Adopt-AStream program, and continue to monitor Long Island Creek.

This year we expanded the program and became a partner with Earth Force, the Dunwoody Nature Center and General Motors – Doraville Plant to do our monthly monitoring.

The recent Recycle Fashion Show in May was the best ever, with more than 25 models parading student designed and created fashions made from various recycled items such as: plastic bottles, lawn and leaf bags, Styrofoam, aluminum cans, and old CDs. We want to thank the Ever Green School program for providing support for our faculty and students as they implemented many of these activities. In addition, we want to thank the various sponsors that helped support us this year: Earth Force, The Dunwoody Nature Center, General Motors, Weyerhaeuser, The Georgia Recycling Coalition, and the tireless staff at Keep Sandy Springs North Fulton Beautiful. Without your help, none of this would have been possible. Thank you so much!

FROM THE ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Summer Activities Heat up on Campus as we Prepare for New Beginnings

By Dorothy Sullivan

Improvements to the Riley Building will include the following: - Creation and/or renovation of an outdoor space for each class - Renovation of Freshman Courtyard - Creation of Junior Courtyard - Creation of Sophomore Courtyard - Creation of Senior Courtyard - Updated two science labs – biology and environmental science - Construction of a state of the art chemistry classroom - Created a technology friendly (10 computers with student study space) Student Commons in the Upper School from the “riser motif room” - Digital language lab (using Ipods) in addition to the current analog language lab (we will be inheriting an additional analog lab as well) - Creation of two large art suites with ceramic/kiln capability - Updated teacher’s workroom - Grade specific halls with Dean’s offices centrally located for high level of visibility and connectivity - New Math wing with laptop driven SmartBoard technology in each room - Moving location of US administration to a more centrally located area - Creation of an US conference space - Large, full length lockers for each student - Updating the library with furnishings and increased technology for access to electronic information - Additional student commons with open student access to technology - New audio-visual technology “special projects” lab - Additional student based open access lab with potential video conferencing technology for global connections - New Physical Education classroom for Health and Wellness expanded offerings

The summer is always an opportunity to reflect on the previous nine academic months and plan for the up-coming school year.

Part of that process is saying goodbye to our staff who will not be returning. This year we have 10 teachers, seven classroom assistants and four people in offices moving to other endeavors.

We are sad to see Jennifer Bailey, Belinda Barlow, Tanya Berman, Paula Boze, Bill Brower, Andrea Gallagher, Liz Kennedy, Deena MacKinnon, Sally Ann Martin, Stacey Overlin and Michelle Terry leaving.

Also, Lisa Allen, Marilyn Bailey, Ann Latty, Mary Sadler, Beck McRae, Zan Nevels and Annette Strawn have been classroom assistants but will not be returning this fall.

Thom Barclay, Cat Brinson, Haley Brown and Melody Head will also be working in new situations. We wish everyone the best and hope that each will continue to consider us part of his or her family.

Travel is another very important part of summer. Gerard Gatoux and three other chaperones spent two weeks in Spain with 14 students and two weeks in France with 13 students. Our first student-attended trip to Haiti took place in June. Renee Gracon, Paul Horton and Millie Tucker are enriching their lives due to the generosity of the Greenbaum Family Grant.

Bonnie Taylor, Andrew Payne, Shannon Weiler, Samantha Hyde, Eileen Thurmond, Kaki Zambetti, Wes Clarke and Daniel White are all attending classes in various areas of the country.

Meanwhile here on campus there are about 800 students in our Summer Connection and 93 in the Horizons program. In Summer Connection 70 percent are Holy Innocents’ students and a total of 45 of our teachers are participating!

We have set a new precedent. This is the first summer we have had some of our classes totally closed out with a long waiting list. Way to go, Barbara Klein!

Please take a moment to read the information adjacent to this article about some of the improvements we are making to the Riley Building this summer. Kirk Duncan mentioned these plans in his Torchbearer column.

We hope you and your family continue to enjoy this wonderful summer break, and we all look forward to seeing you in September!

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CLASS NOTES

Class of 1995

Class of 1996

Class representative: Nicole (Thomas) Thibo: nicthm@yahoo.com

Class representative: Jennifer (Graham) Beeson: jagraham1978@yahoo.com

Heather Haralson, ‘95, will marry Dick Williams on June 24, 2006 in Sea Island.

After the honeymoon, they move to Cincinnati, Ohio. Below is a picture from their engagement.

Jennifer (Graham) Beeson, ‘96, and her husband Brian had a sweet baby girl, Avery Grace Beeson, on March 28, 2006.

Avery weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. The Beesons are all doing great and are enjoying every minute of family time together. The Beeson family currently resides in Dallas, Texas. Pictured below is Avery Grace.

Nicole (Thomas) Thibo, ‘95, and her husband Jason had their first baby, Austin Gary Thibo, on November 9, 2005. The Thibos recently moved and currently reside in Roswell. The newest addition to David Carpenter, ‘96, has been living in the Thibo family is pictured below.

New York City since he graduated from Bucknell University six years ago. In the fall of 2005, he produced the world premiere of "But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical" at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Cheerleader sold out its entire two week run, received a rave review in the New York Times and won the Audience Award for Best Musical. Mr. Carpenter will be back again this fall with another new musical called, "Have A Nice Marshall Tyler, ‘95, married his wife, Life." Mr. Carpenter reports that when he Meredith, in October 2005. The Tylers is not losing his mind producing musicals, moved to Atlanta from Pennsylvania in he works for a company called The December 2005. At the end of the summer, League of American Theatres and they will be moving again to Producers running their ticket selling diviMassachusetts so that Mr. Tyler can start sion. Mr. Carpenter may be reached at carclasses at Harvard Business School in the penterpantz@aol.com. fall. The Tylers ultimately hope to settle in Atlanta or Charlotte.

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Class of 1996 Raine Crumpler, ‘96, is engaged to Hunter Hyde of Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Hyde attended the University of Virginia and is employed as a Civil Engineer with Cornerstone Engineering in McDonough.

Ms. Crumpler graduated from the University of Georgia and currently works for the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group at 103 West in Event Planning and Sales. Mr. Hyde and Ms. Crumpler (pictured below) met while both living in Atlanta. They plan to marry in the spring of 2007 in Amelia Island, Fla. and then will reside in Grant Park.

Brad Israel, ’96, has recently moved to Whitehall, Wisconsin.

Elizabeth (Shelly) Polosky, ‘96, and Steve Polosky, ‘96, had their first child, Caroline Opal Polosky (pictured below), on December 9, 2005. Megan and Tom Anderson, ‘95, are Caroline’s godparents. Caroline was baptized in April at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church. The Poloskys currently live in East Cobb and are working as a team in residential real estate at Coldwell Banker.

CLASS NOTES

Class of 1997

Class of 1997

Class of 1997

Class representative: Emilie (Collins) Murphy: emilie_murphy@kiawahisland.com

Holly McClure, ‘97, continues to work for NBC Sports in New York City. She spent the month of February in the mountains of Torino for the Winter Olympics working Cross Country Skiing. Just to show that you can’t escape those HIES connections, even in the big city, Ms. McClure happens to live in the same building as fellow classmate Susan Humphlett, ‘97, and runs into alumna Sara Newens, ‘97 as well.

Trey Sigmund, ‘97, is engaged to Cindy Dunaway of Hawkinsville. Mr. Sigmund is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and currently operates HeliServ as C.F.O. at Peachtree Dekalb Airport. Ms. Dunaway is a graduate of The Westfield Schools and the University of Georgia. She is an interior designer and VP of Mary Mac and Company in Atlanta.

Ms. Dunaway was the college roommate of Ashton Thurmond, ‘97. The couple (pictured below) met while both living in Atlanta. Ms. Dunaway and Mr. Sigmund plan to marry on December 16, 2006 in Hawkinsville.

Sarah (White) Balfour, ‘97, will be teaching second grade at HIES starting the 2006-2007 school year after working a few years in the Fulton and Gwinnett County Public school systems.

Farrell Bowdoin, ‘97, moved to Athens in the Fall 2005, where she is currently working for a consulting firm, High Performing Systems (www.hpsys.com).

High Performing Systems is a recognized leader in selecting and developing best-fit leaders and building high performing teams at all organizational levels. Ms. Bowdoin reports that she is enjoying living and working in Athens as she moved to be closer to her mother who recentlty lost a battle with cancer. Ms. Bowdoin is training for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk October 20-22, 2006 in Atlanta which she is walking in honor of her mother. She is looking forward to the walk as a way to honor her mother, to raise money for the foundation, and to raise breast cancer awareness.

Paul Kenney, ‘97, is engaged to Karen Carr of Atlanta. Mr. Kenney is a Mechanical Engineer Consultant and Ms. Carr is a teacher at Dunwoody High School and Varsity Girls’ soccer coach.

They met last St. Patrick’s Day at the Dunwoody Tavern. The couple is pictured below in Whitefish, Montana over Christmas.

Meg (Parker) Herbert, ‘97, reports that married life is amazing! She and her husband T.J. married on May 20, 2006.

Classmate Lesley Fries, ‘97, was in attendance at the wedding. Mrs. Herbert’s brother, Dorsey Parker, traveled from Asheville and brought his band, Rufus Grove, to play at the wedding reception by the ocean. Mr. Herbert passed the Florida bar in April and has been working for Volk Law Offices for the past three years. Mrs. Herbert is the lead teacher of the toddler room at Indian Harbour Montessori School where she has worked for the last three years. She reports that she enjoys hearing what her classmates are up to these days and can’t wait to hear more news! After a honeymoon in the keys, the couple resides in Melbourne, Fla.

Ashton Thurmond, ‘97, will be attending graduate school in the fall to pursue a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy with a child and adolescent specialization from Psychological Studies Institute (PSI) in Atlanta. Ms. Thurmond will spend the summer traveling to Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Florida, Washington, and British Columbia with Northwest Atlanta Young Life.

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CLASS NOTES

Class of 1998 Class representatives: John Morgan: Jfmua2@aol.com Effie (Swartwood) Thompson: effies21@hotmail.com

Class of 1998

Caroline Catts, ‘98, married Ricky Xie of Shandong, China on April 29, 2006 in Beijing, China. Ms. Catts is a senior account manager at a Chinese public relaLauren Brown, ‘98, graduated from the University of Vermont in 2002 where she tions company and will graduate from the majored in Geography and Spanish. She Rutgers EMBA program in Beijing in lived in Chile for eight months attending November. Mr. Xie is a sales account classes at La Catolica, a prestigious unimanager at City Weekend, an expat magaversity in Santiago and traveled throughout zine in China. The couple (pictured below) South America, including Argentine and plans to reside in Beijing for a few years.

Brazil. After college, Ms. Brown traveled throughout Spain and Portugal for three months with HIES alumni Margaret Moore, ‘98, and Lewis Glenn, ‘99. Ms. Brown now works for Avenue Realty in Decatur where she is a real estate agent specializing in the in-town market, East Atlanta, East Lake, and Decatur. You may contact her at lauren@avenue-realty.com for anyone who needs help buying or selling a home. She currently lives in Virginia Highlands and is an avid traveler, already planning her next trip to New Zealand and Fiji!

Alan Gary, ‘98, is part of a band called Julie Califf, ‘98, married Joe Schuh in Apostles which is a positive energy four Seaside, Fla on April 29, 2006. After a piece band. Their songs are filled with honeymoon to Greece, the couple resides funky/reggae/jazzy/hip-hop elements with in Rockledge, Fla. where Mr. Schuh is an catchy hooks and dancing melodies. Look engineer for NASA and Mrs. Schuh is in for them playing at some festivals and pharmaceutical sales. Katie McGoogan, outdoor shows in the upcoming months.

‘98, Brittany Espy, ‘98, Heidi Bauer, You may see their schedule on the band’s ‘98, and Erica Barbakow, ‘98, were bridesmaids in the wedding. Ms. Schuh is website at www.apostlesmusic.com. pictured below with HIES alumnae Julie (Smart) Campbell, ‘98, Merrit Kuh, ‘98, Morgan Haile, ‘98, is starting his fourth and final year of medical school at Tulane Brittany Espy, ‘98, Heidi Bauer, ‘98 Katie McGoogan, ‘98, Erica Barbakow, University, after an interesting past year ‘98, and Effie (Swartwood) Thompson, thanks to Hurricane Katrina. Tulane has ‘98. been based mainly in Houston for the last year at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas, Houston medical schools. Mr. Haile met medical school classmate, Jennifer Torp, the first day of orientation almost three years ago and recently proposed. The couple will marry June 9, 2007 in Connecticut, Ms. Torp’s home state. Mr. Haile currently lives in New Orleans and has a golden retriever, Dixie.

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Class of 1998 Michael Johnson, ‘98, received a promotion to Case Management Team leader at AID Gwinnett in May. He now supervises two other case managers and all department interns. He also works with the Family Nurse Practitioner to assure effective coordination of multidisciplinary client care.

Michael McCord, ‘98, married Cameron Martin of Atlanta on March 18, 2006 at Peachtree Road United Methodist with a reception at the King Plow Art Gallery in midtown. Ms. McCord graduated from The Westminster Schools in 1998. She recently took the Georgia Bar exam and will soon be a practicing attorney in Atlanta. Mr. McCord is working in real estate in Atlanta. HIES alumni Mike Lytle served as the best man and John Canby, ‘98, was a groomsman. Lauren Brown, ‘98, was a bridesmaid. The couple (pictured below) currently lives in Peachtree Hills in Atlanta.

Lisa (Hawthorne) Ulmer, ‘98, and her husband moved to Athens from Thomasville a year ago. Mrs. Ulmer just completed the first year in her Ph.D program in Special Education at the University of Georgia. She is currently teaching special education at Oconee County High School. Mr. Ulmer is a land surveyor and engineer for ABE Consultants in Oconee County. Mrs. Ulmer reports that she runs into Farrell Bowdoin, ‘97, since she has been living in Athens.

CLASS NOTES

Class of 1998

Class of 1999

Class of 1999

Brian Yancey, ‘98, founded company Meople Inc. in June 2004. Last month, they launched their beta site, www.meople.net. Meople.net is the first social market. Basically it’s an eBay-like market where you sell information about topics, people or locations with which people are familiar. Members create their personalized Attention Stores(tm) and connect to those they know and trust. Mr. Yancey moved to New York City a year and a half ago to serve as Director of Business Development for iCrossing, a search engine marketing agency. In January, he was hired as Director of Strategic Accounts for 360i, a digital marketing agency, focusing on Fortune 500 clients.

In these capacities, he has developed online strategy for brands such as Martha Stewart, Office Depot, Hilton Hotels and Novartis Pharmaceutical. Mr. Yancey celebrated his two year anniversary in May with life partner Tray Butler. Mr. Yancey reports that life is challenging, but very rewarding right now

Jason Smithgall, ‘99, married Elizabeth Pope on April 22, 2006 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta with a reception afterwards at Capital City Club in downtown Atlanta. Jonathan Smithgall, ‘95, Andrew Groslimond, ‘99, Drew McDonald, ‘99, David Willis, ‘99, Menandros Papadopoulos, ‘99, John Terry, ‘99, and Judson Blane, ‘99 were the HIES graduates serving as groomsmen. The bride’s first cousin, Laura Tison, ‘00, served as one of the bridesmaids. Ms. Smithgall attended The Westminster Schools and graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va. in 2000. Mr. and Ms. Smithgall both attended the University of Georgia where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and graduated in 2003 and she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and graduated in 2004.

After a honeymoon to St. Lucia, the couple resides in Atlanta.

Nalley Totis, ‘99, started a new job in March as an Interior design assistant at Ravan, Inc. where she helps design residential and commercial spaces. Ravan, Inc. is a showroom at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. Ms. Totis is pictured below with classmates Lindsey Mayo, ‘99, and Drew McDonald, ‘99, at her birthday celebration at Taxco in May.

Class Representatives: James Capo: jhcapo@gmail.com Nitara Carswell: nitaracarswell@hotmail.com Sarah Oddsen: sarahodd@hotmail.com

Class of 1999 Class representatives: Jennifer (Maki) Cavanaugh: Jennifer.Cavanaugh@hies.org Samia Hanafi: shanafi@charlestonlaw.org Drew McDonald: drew.mcdonald@pfsfhq.com

Lauren Harper, ‘99, is engaged to Todd Kalen of Dallas. The couple met at the University of Georgia. Ms. Harper and Mr. Kalen plan to marry in the Spring of 2007 in Atlanta. Meredith Seacrest, ‘99, and Nalley Totis, ‘99, will both be bridesmaids and Hunt Harper, ‘01, will serve as a groomsman in the wedding. The couple is pictured below.

Class of 2000

Lauren Smith, ‘99, is currently living in France where she is studying Plurilinguism and Interculturality at Marc Bloch University in Strasbourg. Ms. Smith moved to France in 2004 as an au pair, and she decided to stay and go to school to obtain a master’s degree.

Amanda Stasiak, ‘99, married Chad Hoover of Roswell on May 14, 2004 in Marietta. They live in Woodstock with their dog, Wilhelmina. Ms. Hoover is a Labor and Delivery RN at Northside Hospital, and Mr. Hoover is a science teacher at Pope High School.

Kristen Andersen, ‘00, graduated from UGA in 2004 and has been working as a Wish Coordinator at Children's Wish Foundation International www.cwfi.org (different from Make-A-Wish) ever since.

She has lived in an apartment in Buckhead for a year and a half with a girl she was a Kappa Gamma with at UGA. Her job consists of coordinating wishes for children diagnosed with potentiallylife-threatening illnesses from the beginning application process to completion of the child's wish. Wishes range anywhere from presenting a child with a computer to sending his or her family on an African Safari. Ms. Andersen reports that it is a lot of fun and she has learned so much.

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CLASS NOTES

Class of 2000

Class of 2001

Class of 2002

Kate Bachman, ‘00, received a Masters in Social Work from the University of Georgia in May 2006. She has accepted a position as an Executive Assistant with Children's Restoration Network, a nonprofit organization located in Dunwoody.

CRN works with homeless children and their mothers in the Metro-Atlanta area.

Ms. Bachman will be head of their After School Mentoring Program in Roswell as well as being the Intake Specialist when referring clients to different agencies. In addition, Ms. Bachman will write grants for the organization.

Matt Lauer, ‘01, has been flight instructing for five months with ATP, Inc. in Atlanta. Mr. Lauer was recently hired by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Delta Connection) and began training as a First Officer on the Canadair Regional Jet in June. He will be based in Atlanta flying out of Hartsfield-Jackson International.

Lauren Eubanks, ‘02, graduated from Auburn University in May 2006 with a degree in International Business. Ms. Eubanks is currently living in London doing an internship for Revlon in their PR/Marketing Department. She will be in London for two months and then will move back to Atlanta to work.

Sara Rachelefsky, ‘00, graduated from Northwestern University in June with a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology. She will spend some time in Atlanta this summer and will work as a full-time speech-language pathologist in an elementary school beginning in August.

Sarah Oddsen, ‘00, just completed her first year in medical school at Mercer University in Macon. Ms. Oddsen reports that she plans to be a couch potato for the six weeks that she has off this summer before getting geared up for classes once again.

Class of 2001 Class Representatives: Matt Freeman: msfreeman@gmail.com Ellen Williams: ellenwilliams@mindspring.com

Trudy Flores, ‘01, graduated from the University of Georgia in May and is moving to Augusta to join her fiancé and former HIES student, Frank Humphries. In Augusta, Ms. Flores will begin a new job with 2KM Architects.

Joslyn Heldrich, ‘01, graduated from Clemson University with a B.A. in Elementary Education. She has been working at HIES as a second grade assistant. She will be teaching third grade at St. Jude the Apostle School in Sandy Springs this fall.

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Class of 2002 Class Representatives: Katie Kirtland: kirtlkr@bellsouth.net Alley Pickren: Alleypic@uga.edu

Susan Bean, ‘02, graduated from Davidson College in May 2006. Ms. Bean plans to go into Outdoor Education. She is taking a NOLS outdoor educator course in the fall where she will be backpacking, rock climbing, and skiing in and around Wyoming for 95 days.

Ashley Colmant, ‘02, graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Child Development and she will be at HIES as a second grade assistant teacher starting in the fall. Ms. Colmant is marrying Jake Lowery (Pace Academy, '03, Vanderbilt, '06) this summer on July 22. Mr. Lowery is an Investment Analyst for ING Investment Management. The couple is pictured below.

David Horne, ‘02, threw a career high 10 strikeouts in just five innings during his last home game on May 20, leading the Panthers to an 11-1 win over Radford at Striplin Field. The win was his 27th of his career, moving him into a tie for third place on the all-time Birmingham Southern wins list. Mr. Horne received a BA in Business Administration from Birmingham Southern College in May 2006. Mr. Horne is pictured below.

Michael Keller, ‘02, and his band (pictured below), Poolstick, are being managed by Matt Mayes from 'Jupiter Coyote' (MBM Entertainment). In the fall, they will have a full schedule and will still be sticking to the Southeast. You may check out their website at www.myspace.com/poolstick.

CLASS NOTES

Class of 2002

Class of 2002

Class of 2003

Rachel Knox, ‘02, was recently inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society. Golden Key is a global nonprofit organization that provides academic recognition to college juniors and seniors in the top 15 percent of their class. On May 19, she will be inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma. BGS membership is by invitation only and is a business honor society that recognizes the most outstanding students of business at schools accredited by AACSB. To be invited, students are chosen by the faculty of the business school and must be in the top 10 percent of the senior class. Ms. Knox plans to graduate in May 2007 from California State University, Chico.

Anastacia Vazhenin, ‘02, graduated from University of Southern California on May 12, 2006 with a major in international relations and a minor in international economics. She is currently looking for a job around Los Angeles or San Diego. Ms. Vazhenin (pictured below) is training with the new head coach at USC, Dave Salo, who she reports is an amazing coach and individual. She will be competing in the European Championships this summer in Budapest, Hungary.

Jenna Downey, ‘03, is very happy at the University of Richmond and has completed her junior year. She is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and minoring in Studio Art. Ms. Downey is still running for Richmond's Cross Country and Track Team where she just finished the Outdoor Track season as Atlantic 10 Runner Up. She is going to Brisbane, Australia this summer for two months for an internship working for the Redcliffe City Council in the Economic Development Department and is looking forward to traveling as much as possible on the weekends.

Erin Patrick, ‘02, graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH with an Associates Degree of Nursing in May 2006. She took the State Board examination to become a Registered Nurse in early June. Ms. Patrick will be living and working in Cincinnati for the next couple years while she works full-time at University Hospital on the Surgical ICU and completes her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Lanier Thompson, ‘02, graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2006 with a B.S. in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. She will be attending the University of Tennessee in the Fall to get a MS degree in Public Health Nutrition and receive a RD (Registered Dietician) certification.

Lindsay Franklin, ‘03, is interning at Chorey, Taylor, and Feil law firm in Atlanta this summer. She will return to Athens in the fall to start her senior year at the University of Georgia.

Class of 2003 Class Representatives: James Jackson: JJDAWG84@UGA.EDU Emily Weprich: wepriep@auburn.edu Caroline Wimberly: caroline.wimberly@duke.edu

Pano Balomenos, ‘03, co-owner of Mama Nikki's Pizza, www.atlpizza.com, is studying finance at Georgia State University and working in commercial and industrial real estate.

Melanie Brown, ‘03, completed her junior year at Auburn University where she was recently elected Vice-President of the AU Players, a student organization for theatre students. In August, Ms. Brown will travel to New York City with three friends to look at graduate schools, drop off resumes, and just enjoy the city.

Hesley Harps, ‘03, was selected to be one of 14 apprentices with The Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, Massachusetts for this summer. As an apprentice, she will be part of their intensive Suzuki Method Training program for actors and will also be guaranteed her first professional acting role. While in Orlando for the apprentice audition, Ms. Harps ran into classmate Jeff Campanella, ‘03, and the two had a chance to briefly catch up!

Ms. Harps will be working with The Berkshire Theatre from June 4 until August 26.

Jane Huang, ‘03, will be working in a research lab over the summer for the seventh consecutive semester. She also will be taking two classes from the community college. Ms. Huang plans to study for the GRE and look into graduate school during this time.

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CLASS NOTES

Class of 2003 James Jackson, ‘03, is currently interning for CNN and working over in the Productions Department for their documentary show entitled, "CNN Presents".

Mr. Jackson will be a rising senior at the University of Georgia in the fall where he is a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Adam Jones, ‘03, is a rising senior at the University of Georgia. He will be interning this summer for Ernst and Young's Technology Security and Risk Services department at the Bank of America building downtown. Mr. Jones is looking forward to working with Ernst and Young and the real world knowledge he will gain from his internship.

Bryan Jones, ‘03, qualified for the US Amateur at The Capital City Golf Club.

He won the qualifier with a 7 under par score but missed making it to the match play portion of the US AM. Mr. Jones played in Nationals where he finished 61st. He recently finished 25th in Georgia Southern University's home golf tournament out of a field of 80 people. He also finished low amateur in the Georgia Open.

Last year, Georgia Southern finished 13th in the country in which Mr. Jones was an influential part of that team. This year, Georgia Southern won the Southern Conference where Mr. Jones finished 2nd place in the tournament individually with a 2 under par finish. He was selected to the All-Conference team. Their team will compete at the Division 1 East in Orlando Florida and if they finish in the top 10 they will advance to the National Championship held in Sun River Oregon.

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Class of 2004 Class Representatives: Amy Fore: amyfore@uga.edu Collins Marshall: HCM04@fsu.edu Gordon Silvera: Gordon.M.Silvera@dartmouth.edu Kathryn Stafford: staffk@uga.edu

Angelique Constantaras, ‘04, was chosen as the Vice-President for Special Projects on the Advertising Club Executive Board at the University of Georgia spring semester for the 2006-07 academic year.

Gordon Silvera, ‘04, The Dartmouth Rugby team came eighth at Nationals.

They beat Ohio State in the sweet 16 and lost to Penn State in the elite 8. As for summer plans, he will be taking classes with HIES classmate Scott Linzmeyer, ‘04. Mr. Silvera plans to travel to Barcelona, Spain for the fall as part of an exchange program.

Kate Stice, ‘04, is studying abroad this summer for six weeks in Leysin, Switzerland through Florida State University’s College of Hospitality. While in Switzerland, Ms. Stice is taking three classes: Food, Wine and Culture, Photography, and European Travel and Tourism. Ms. Stice has been accepted to the FSU College of Communications for Public Relations which accepts 40 students per year.

Annie van Beuningen, ‘04, made the crew team as a walk on at Brown University this year. Ms. van Beuningen advanced to the top boat in the stroke seat, and won the 2006 NCAA Championships.

Ms. van Beuningen is picture second from the left.

Class of 2004 Louiza Vick, ‘04, is getting familiar with the Los Angeles film community. Over the past year, she has branched out in many areas of filmmaking, majoring in Cinema-Television and minoring in 3D Animation at the University of Southern California. In 2005, she continued to pursue her interest in the new mobile media market, directing her own comedy series, “Floater” for mobile phones and video iPods, now available on iTunes as a podcast and on her website www.loutee.com.

As a Graphics Manager at Trojan Vision, USC TV station (www.trojanvision.com), and as President of SCFX (USC Special Effects Organization- www.scfx.org) she strives to fulfill her interests in the visual effects industry. Over the summer, Ms. Vick will be interning at Sony Pictures Television International, where she will be using her Russian skills to assist executives, and at The Jim Henson Company as a script analyst. Besides filmmaking, Ms. Vick has another area of interest, community service, which was harvested by her years at Holy Innocents’. Working at the USC Volunteer Center, she coordinated the 2006 Alternative Spring Break where she and 15 other students spent seven days on Orcas Island, Washington at Moran State Park, creating new trails, cleaning-up the park, and learning about environmental awareness. In the fall, Ms. Vick will be co-coordinating a community service trip to Asia in December called Alternative Winter Break.

CLASS NOTES

If you would like to submit class notes for the Fall issue of the Torchbearer, please contact Marci Bozeman, Director of Development, at marci.bozeman@hies.org or (404) 303-2150 ext. 9102.

Class of 2005 Class Representatives: Tyler Rathburn: tratt@comcast.net Rachel Shunnarah: rach521@uga.edu Kate Sternstein: kurlyq6290@bellsouth.net Allyson Young: youngan@auburn.edu

Brittany Bradshaw, ‘05, just finished her freshman year at Washington and Lee University where she joined Kappa Alpha Theta sorority this past winter.

Clay DeMarcus, ‘05, is back home in Atlanta for the summer after completing his freshman year at Vanderbilt University. In addition to making the Dean’s List both semesters, Clay is affiliated with Phi Eta Sigma, an academic honor society for freshman as well as having been initiated into Kappa Alpha Order fraternity.

Liz Knapp, ‘05, is transferring September 1 from the University of Georgia to John Cabot University in Rome, Italy. John Cabot University is a small American University in the Trastevere area of Rome.

It is a sister school to several schools including University of Notre Dame, Tulane University, Emory University, Boston College and American University.

Rachel Shunnarah, ‘05, has accepted membership in the University of Georgia chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Ms. Shunnarah will be honored during an induction convocation this fall on the campus of the University of Georgia.

NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first- and second- year college students. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing.

Sarah Taylor, ‘05, is currently enrolled at the College of Charleston and will be making her debut this summer with The Atlanta Debutante Society.

Class of 2006 Class Representatives: Kaitlin Duffy: duffykc@auburn.edu Miller Edwards: edwardm@auburn.edu Anna Pickren: annapic@uga.edu Amy Schwartz: amy8700@hotmail.com

Former Students Zach Hanks (1981-1987) is still directing voice actors for interactive games with VoiceWorks Productions in Los Angeles. His most recent projects include "Saints Row," "Titan Quest," the E3 Expo award nominee "Company of Heroes," and the latest series of new cartoon games, including "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Avatar: the Last Airbender," "Bratz," and "Nicktoons Unite." Upcoming projects include "Mercenaries 2" and "The Sopranos."

Pat Huttenbach, ‘88, and his wife Yve just had their second child, Amanda Lee Huttenbach, on January 3, 2006. She was 6 lbs. 7 ounces and 19 in. long. Mr. Huttenbach is an attorney with Hirsch and Westheimer, P.C. in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Huttenbach were both recently honored by Rice University at the Young Alumni Builder’s Award Reception for their meritorious service to the university.

Amanda Lee is pictured below with her older brother.

Former Students Jennifer Lortz, ‘89, (HIES 1976-1983) attended HIES from Kindergarten through 6th grade. She went to Pace Academy for 7th-9th grade and then moved to St. Louis with her family where she finished high school. Ms. Lortz received both her undergraduate and graduate degree in elementary education from Vanderbilt University. She taught school in Nashville, Tenn. for seven years at Franklin Road Academy before returning to Atlanta during the summer of 2003.

Currently, she teaches first grade in the Cobb County School District and lives in the Smyrna area. Ms. Lortz can be contacted at jenniferlortz@mac.com and looks forward to hearing from some of her classmates!

Lost Alumni We are missing contact information for the alumni listed below. If you are in contact with any of the above HIES graduates, please encourage them to get in touch with the HIES alumni office.

Chris Lardner Kathy Schultz Ben Gaudreault Peter Nagle Kelly Albritton Keith Cooper Christian Zweifel Laura Bond Christopher DeNittis Andrea Laucella Andrew Maxfield Meaghan McCord Shawn McGinn Micajah Anderson Ashley Chandler Nick Feia

1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2004 2004

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ALUMNI NEWS

Alumni Day of Service On Saturday, March 18, 2006, a group of HIES alumni traveled downtown for the first HIES Alumni Day of Service. Several HIES alumni assisted with a Habitat for Humanity build and enjoyed catching up with old friends while giving back to the Atlanta community. It was a great day! The Alumni Day of Service is new program that will become an annual event and one we hope to grow in the years ahead! Pictured below are some of our alumni at work!

Class of 2000 Enjoys Fifth-Year Reunion The Class of 2000 celebrated their fifth year reunion on Friday, May 12 outside on the terrace at East Andrews CafÊ in Buckhead. It was the perfect setting to reconnect with former classmates and recount old memories. The class enjoyed meeting Head of School Kirk Duncan who dropped by for a visit to meet some members of the class. Special thanks to Sarah Oddsen, ’00, for her help with the reunion.

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Senior Alumni Picnic Holy Innocents’ welcomed its newest class of alumni into the Alumni Association at a special alumni picnic on May 19. Held just before students’ big graduation day, this event served as a time for fellowship, reflection and nostalgia. Students held a short program in their newly renovated Senior Courtyard, offered a special tribute to John Coggins, and enjoyed a Varsity lunch complete with chili dogs and fried pies.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Past Parent Event Holy Innocents’ parents of alumni recently enjoyed a reunion of their own on England Plaza. Former HI parents frequently share how much they miss the school and the friendship and fellowship they enjoyed with other families. To help parents stay in touch with each other and with Holy Innocents’, former parents were invited to a cookout on Thursday, June 1. Parents lingered long into the night to tour the school’s new facilities and reconnect with one another.

Alpha Omega Activities Fifteen members of the Class of 2006 were recently honored as the school’s newest members of the Alpha-Omega Society. The AlphaOmega Society is comprised of graduating seniors who have attended Holy Innocents’ for a minimum of 13 consecutive years. AlphaOmega students enjoyed an afternoon ice cream social with faculty on April 26 and were recognized with their parents at a special reception before the Senior Dinner on May 18. Students received a newly minted Alpha-Omega pin for their graduation robes.

2006 Alpha-Omega Members Rachel Barnhart Forrest Braziel David Carr Miller Edwards Katie Hammond Adam Harris Alex Levitt Geoffrey Malcolm

Courtney McClain Lucy Melby Michael Mitchell Anna Pickren Sam Rast Michael Sullivan Heather Weaver

State of the School Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School’s 8th Annual State of the School luncheon was held on April 3. Kirk Duncan, Head of School, Dorothy Sullivan, Associate Head of School, Chris Pomar, Director of Admissions, and Marci Bozeman, Director of Development, described accomplishments of the 2005-06 school year and shared a vision for the coming year. Attendees were invited on a hard hat tour of the new Fred Rowan Family Middle School following the luncheon.

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

THANKS A MILLION! HIES COMMUNITY WORKS TOGETHER TO REACH HISTORIC MARK FOR THE ANNUAL FUND. MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING TAKES SHAPE AS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEARS ITS GOAL.

By Marci Bozeman, Director of Development

Save the Date! Fred Rowan Family Middle School Dedication and Block Party Friday, September 15, 2006. Details to follow.

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he Development Office is pleased to share the most recent results of a highly successful 2005-2006 Annual Fund Campaign.

By the numbers…with leadership from 48 volunteers, generous support from 1,162 donors, 239 new donors, 182 Leadership Circle members, 42 matching gift companies, and 85% participation from our current parent body, we are pleased to announce that Holy Innocents’ has reached an historic $1 million mark!

To date, HIES faculty, staff, parents, Trustees, alumni, grandparents, and friends have raised more than $1,050,000 supporting our educational curriculum, faculty and staff, and facilities. This year’s Annual Fund takes on even greater significance with the addition of top notch academic, athletic and

fine arts programs and facilities. Gifts to the Annual Fund help meet critical operating needs that tuition alone cannot support.

This watershed event exceeds our annual fund goal by more than $225,000 and demonstrates the solid commitment of our community to Holy Innocents’ students.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to those who helped lead the way with early and generous support and to our entire community for your understanding of the link between a strong annual fund and a strong educational program. Thanks a million!

Living Our Mission Capital Campaign Update With summer camps, family vacations, and (hopefully) lots of leisure time, we hope you won’t forget about Holy Innocents’ Living Our Mission Capital Campaign.

While we are thrilled to report more than $15.5 million in gifts and pledges, we have $1.5 million remaining to meet our $17 million goal.

If you have not made your pledge supporting new athletic fields and facilities, increased endowment support, and the centerpiece of the effort, the new middle school, please consider your commitment today.

We will be dedicating the Fred Rowan Family Middle School in September and would like to also announce the successful completion of our campaign fundraising.

Please contact Marci Bozeman, Director of Development, at (404) 303-2150 ext.

9102 or e-mail marci.bozeman@hies.org, for details on how you can help Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School reach this crucial goal.

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Thank you to all who made this a historic year for the Annul Fund!

2005-2006 Annual Fund Campaign Volunteers Campaign Chairs Linda and Mark Basham, Pre-School/ Lower School Chairs Kathy and Charles Schoen. Pre-School/ Lower School Chairs-Elect Dana and David Aldridge, Middle/ Upper Chairs Tara and Mark Widener, Middle/ Upper School Chairs-Elect

Leadership Circle Dana and David Aldridge Linda and Mark Basham Wendy Hackett Lorri McClain Gary Piligian Julie Skaggs

Grade Level Chairs

Mary Camille Quigley, rising Pre-K

Leadership Circle Members Please Save the Date!

Recognition Reception Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:00 PM-103 West Invitation to Follow

Linda and Mark Basham, 3 year olds MaryBeth and Mac Gibson, Pre-Kindergarten Laurie and Roland Pritchett, Kindergarten Lori and David Sours, Pre-1st and 1st Grade Catherine and Reid Funston, 2nd Grade Linda and Mark Basham, 3rd Grade Jane and Jim Morton, 4th Grade Lori and Clay Snellings, 5th Grade Merrell and Butch Woodyard, 6th Grade Ellen and Kevin Hayes, 7th Grade Leslie and Greg Gates, 8th Grade Marilyn and Curtis Kimball, 9th Grade Janey and Tim Lowe, 10th Grade Deborah and Paul Robinson, 11th Grade Karen and Tim McClain, 12th Grade Jerrold Levy and Maria Arias, New Parent Representatives

“We extend our sincerest gratitude to those who helped lead the way with early and generous support and to our entire community for your understanding of the link between a strong annual fund and a strong educational program.�

-Marci Bozeman, Director of Development

Save the Date!

Fred Rowan Family Middle School Dedication and Block Party Friday, September 15, 2006 Details to follow I f yo u h av e a ny q u e s t i o n s a b o u t t h e A n n u a l F u n d o r C a p i t a l C a m p a i g n , p l e a s e c a l l l t h e D ev e l o p m e n t O f f i c e a t ( 4 0 4 ) 2 5 5 - 4 0 2 6 .

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Lauren Leonard, rising 3-year-old

Community Play Day ...

Spring Fling 2006

Austin McNeil, guitarist for Adrenaline Rush

Kirk Duncan in the pace car Hailey Wilson

“This is a great day for Holy Innocents' to come out to play. Students, parents, faculty and staff came out to run the Bear Blitz in support of their school and continued walking/running on the track to reach out to help others in our community. Parents' Association says thank you for all the support of our families with a picnic lunch and carnival games.

The families really enjoyed Moving in the Spirit's picnic performance.�

Thanks to our Spring Fling Chairs and Co-Chairs!

Spring Fling Carol Luther

-Carol Luther, Spring Fling Chair

Bear Blitz Holly Hailey Holly Hailey and Joshua McClymont

Pictured below are Rosalyn Devine and Carol Luther as they present almost $18,000 to Moving in the Spirit. Funds were raised during Fun Run 2006.

Fun Run Julie Levy, Rosalyn Devine Picnic/Carnival Tracy Surdykowski, Amy Callahan

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PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

Parents’ Association 2006-2007

Pictured are Laurie Ford, VP Fundraising (bottom left); Sana Thomas, President Elect, Cathy Galloway, President; Lori Snellings, VP Community Life; Janet Quirk, Secretary (top left); Jan Stewart, Treasurer Elect; Carol Luther, VP Elect Fundraising; Lisa Barber, VP Elect Community Life; and Shannon Kelsey, Treasurer.

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Pictured are Jeff Fendler and Twyla Fendler co-presidents (left); Melinda Joe, Susan Fochtmann, Tracey Heyman, Sheliah Davis, Butch Woodyard, Lynn Mitchell, Sally van Beuningen, Jenny Byrd, Betsy Malcolm, Beverly Kyle, Kathy Decker, Gail Cox. Note: A complete list of the Booster Club’s officers and chairs can be found in the HIES Family Directory 2006-2007.

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Fine Arts Alliance Executive Board

Pictured are Joshua McClymont, Fine Arts Department Chair (left); Caroline Barry, Secretary; Carmen Kissack, President; Phyllis Gray, Treasurer; Susan Sapronov, Vice President; and Malenka Warner, Ex-Officio. Missing from the photo are Wendy Cook, Hospitality; and Nora Borne, Faculty Liaison.

HIES TRADITIONS

Lawyer-Turned-Teacher

TURNS TASSELS OF HIS HEROES After 20 years of practicing law, Mr. Royce Morris made a drastic career move and started teaching high school English at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. At the conclusion of his trying first year in 2002, Mr. Morris decided if the second year was like the first, there would not be a third.

Enter the class of 2006. From the first time this class walked in his room as sophomores, he knew he made the right decision.

That year he bonded with these students as they made teaching a joy for him. They became his heroes.

Since their first meeting, Mr. Morris has jumped at any opportunity to spend more time with this special group. He went on retreats with them, served as their faculty advisor, guided them on Student Council, Spirit Club and Integrity Council, and he shared in their abounding senior school spirit as a member of the “Testostertones.”

In the traditional beat-around-the-bush nature of the annual Tassel Turner Chapel on March 30, senior class president, Miller

Edwards, announced that the seniors elected Mr. Morris as their Tassel Turner. The class immediately leapt to their feet and erupted into boisterous cheers for their honored teacher.

“I was overwhelmed with emotions of gratitude and pride,” Mr. Morris said. “I just wanted to hug each and every one of them.”

At the senior dinner, Mr. Morris spoke to the class and was finally able to express the impact they have had on him. He shared fond memories and inspiring words. He assured them that no class would ever replace them as his heroes.

Graduation day came and Mr. Morris got the joy of turning his heroes’ tassels as they crossed the stage. He finally got to hug each and every one of them for some much needed closure and encouragement as they move on to the next phase of their lives.

“My relationship with this class and their choosing me as their Tassel Turner will forever remain two of the most important highlights of my life,” he said.

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Spring 2006

Sam Boykin (front left), Bryn Foster, Aidan Collins and Mary Georgia Hamilton

On Campus

In efforts to build on an already strong relationship, the Rt. Rev. Jean Zache Duracin, Bishop of Haiti, recently visited Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School.

Along with him was the Rev. Jean Berthol Phanord, a priest at Saint Matthieu Church and Administrator of Hopital Sainte Croix in Leogane, Haiti.

The two men spoke at Upper School chapel and spent the remainder of the day visiting Lower School classes answering questions about Haiti and the relationship between Saint Mathieu and HIES.

PICTURED AT LEFT are Gerard Gatoux, Upper School Foreign Language Chair; Jenny Bartlett, rising senior; Kaki Bennett, rising eighth grader; and Anne Jackson, Eighth Grade Dean and French teacher.

Jenny and Kaki ranked nationally in the Grand Concours (French Test). Jenny ranked 10th in the nation (out of 23,253 students) in French 1A level. Kaki ranked seventh in the nation (out of 8,121 students) in the French 01 level.

PICTURED ABOVE are Pre-First students on their last day of computer class. They drew self-portraits on the computer and turned them into T-shirts.

Pictured below are members of Brownie Troop #3074 with Diane Yelich. These industrious girls recently packaged and sold peppermints as part of a study in marketing and economics. They then donated their proceeds to Ms. Yelich’s third grade class.

Mollie Dramis, Caroline Caton and Diane Yelich

Kelsey Phillips, Nathan Eads and Matt Campbell

Rt. Rev. Jean Zache Duracin, Bishop of Haiti, and the Rev. Jean Berthol Phanord, a priest at Saint Matthieu Church, gather with Jed Dorsey’s class in the Lower School.

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Jack Palmer and Lauren McClymont

This recommendation letter – from HIES second grader Sarah Kate Schoen, written for her younger brother Will, an applicant for Kindergarten – was one of the most heartfelt and well-illustrated notes of the many received by the admissions office this year. Applications continued at a record pace in 2005-06, even surpassing last year’s number. Another exceptional group of bright, vigorous and talented students will be joining the HIES family this fall. Will was accepted, by the way, and will be joining the class of 2019 in September.

-Chris Pomar, Director of Admissions

Pictured during Middle School PR Day are Jessica Bailey, Julia Bailey, Christine Dial, Annie Hollet and Claire Edwards.

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