2014 JAAM Magazine

2014 ISSUE | VOLUME XV

A Publication for Jackson Academy Alumni, Families, and Friends

FROM THE OFFICES OF ALUMNI AND MARKETING

Becky Greer I love each issue of JAAM that we work on. Hopefully this issue makes you feel part of the bustling energy at JA. In addition to some of the regular features, this issue showcases JA alumni as authors, writers, and editors. Even if you are not an English major you will see how important an English background is in the varied occupations represented.

One proud moment has followed another, and 20132014 was no exception.

• Jackson Academy was selected as an Apple

• The community celebrated Peter Jernberg’s

26 years of service and his retirement as JA president.

• Cliff Kling has been named as Mr. Jernberg’s successor. Cliff and his wife, Heather, have two daughters at JA, Ainsley and Alise.

Distinguished School.

Once again “Class Notes” reflects on the alumni and their successes, as well as the success of JA in preparing bright, capable young people. At left are JA’s newest medical school graduates: Drs. Caleb Graham ‘06, Colette Jackson ‘06, Charlotte Skelton Taylor ‘06, Ashley Winford ‘06, and Jack Murray ‘05.

Patti Wade Dear JA Community and Friends, It has been my pleasure to work with Becky Greer in Alumni Relations on the previous issue of the JAAM and on this current issue. As we have collaborated over the last eighteen months, we have decided to shift the publication date of the JAAM to the summer so we can include an entire academic year in one publication. This “Year In Review” model captures the events of one academic year rather than parts of two academic years.

The JAAM issue you are reading today will include the latter part of the 2012-2013 year and the entire 2013-14 year. Beginning with our July 2015 issue, the JAAM will feature news and events from the 2014-15 year alone.

We are grateful for your support of and interest in Jackson Academy. We hope the current issue of JAAM updates you on current JA happenings and brings back fond memories.

Warmly,

Patti Wade Director of Marketing and Communications 601.364.5702 pwade@jacksonacademy.org

Thanks always to the patrons, alumni, teachers, staff, and grandparents who continuously give back to the school with their volunteer hours, time, commitment, and support. You always inspire me.

With deep respect and admiration,

Becky Greer Alumni Relations 601.364.5721 bgreer@jacksonacademy.org

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Clarification: “Reno’s Rules-Tools for Leadership” in the Jackson Academy Alumni Magazine (JAAM): Then & Now, Volume X, 2009, p. 22 is attributed to Lieutenant General Loren M. Reno.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRIBUTORS

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Southern Star

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Apple Distinguished School Event

EDITORS

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The Tapestry of the Written Word

Patti Wade Marketing and Communications

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Academic Updates

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Scholars

Becky Greer

Alumni Relations

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Community Service

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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Athletics

Brian Byrd

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Performing Arts

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS

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Band

Tim McWilliams Development

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Students in Action

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Teachers of the Year

Maribeth Gibson

Annual Giving

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Endowed Scholarship Recipients

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Remembering Joseph Chatman

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2013 College Choices

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Mark Hinkle Deryll Stegall Elizabeth Nenon Michelle Mills Sarah Lowery Alumni, Parents, and Students

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2013 Graduates

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Annual Giving

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Alumni Art Show

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10-Year and 20-Year Reunions

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News from Alumni

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30-Year Reunion

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Alumni Activities

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STEM

The JAAM magazine is published annually by the Office of Marketing and Communications and the Office of Alumni Relations.

Jackson Academy 4908 Ridgewood Road P.O. Box 14978 Jackson, MS, 39236-4978

If you have news you would like to share, please send it to the Alumni Office in care of the above address or email bgreer@jacksonacademy.org.

Photos submitted should be of professional quality.

Cover Image: President Emeritus Peter Jernberg joins seniors in the JA Technology Center developed during his tenure as president.

Back Cover Image: Frequent chats between Preschool students and President Emeritus Peter Jernberg are an illustration of the remarkable, caring school culture he has fostered.

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FROM THE HEADMASTER As we complete a very successful school year, it benefits us to look back as well as envision our future. Jackson Academy, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, completed a five-year strategic plan this year. The plan included 53 objectives in the areas of instruction, learning support, curriculum development, professional development, arts, communications, and personal growth activities. Although too many to name, these ranged from the development of full day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten to a technology one-to-one program, placing technology in the hands of all students for the purpose of instruction. Of the 53 objectives set forth, 37 were completed. Of those not completed, some were determined not needed, and the remainder will be rolled onto the next planning cycle that will begin this next school term.

Although the new strategic cycle has not officially started, several conceptual topics have emerged that will be the basis for planning future developments and improvements for the students of Jackson Academy. Among these areas are student support services, project-based instruction, and further development of character and spiritual-based programs.

Student support planning will include additional development of counseling and advising services, including developmental, academic, parental, and personal counseling services and

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programs. Also, learning support programs will be enhanced, for academic needs and direction.

As we further integrate technology into the instructional process, more “hands-on� educational opportunities will be developed and employed. Project-based instruction will continue to improve as new and exciting ways to use technology to serve teaching and learning are developed, giving students deeper experiences in learning and understanding.

In the 21st century, leadership will continue to become a more demanded skill from our graduates. With this in mind, our next plan will develop an intentional servant leadership program, developed around identifying existing programs and developing additional character skill-based opportunities for our students. Although in the discussion stages, this promises to be a unique and exciting opportunity for all Jackson Academy students.

Our next strategic plan, although just beginning, promises to be as progressive, serviceable, and exciting as the one just completed. We expect additional areas of planning to emerge as the process begins. Jackson Academy strives to offer superior independent education for our students, developing future citizens, grounded in ethics and solid character traits, who will lead in a global society.

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Southern Star Peter Jernberg shares a bit of history in the Lower School library.

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SOUTHERN STAR A POWERFUL, YET HUMBLE LEGACY How do you measure the mark of a leader? Is it one’s dream for an organization’s future? The gift for building cohesive teams? Persistence in the face of challenge? The ability to accomplish a plan?

Fortunately, the students, families, alumni, faculty, and administration of Jackson Academy have enjoyed the tenure of a leader with all of these qualities—and more. Over the last 26 years, Peter Jernberg has molded JA into one of the Southeast’s premier educational institutions and left an indelible mark that has touched multiple generations.

In the late 1980s, JA’s board believed the timing was right to elevate the school’s already distinctive educational approach, and they needed a leader who could strategically clarify JA’s unique role in Mississippi and the greater region.

The board sought a head of school who first and foremost was a person of faith. They wanted a leader who valued—but could build upon—the existing rich heritage and success of JA, and who had a vision to foster an educationally progressive, independent school environment.

With the assistance of retiring JA Headmaster Glenn Cain and others, the board lured Jernberg from his position at Indianola Academy, a place where he and his family could have comfortably remained for his entire career.

“We loved Indianola, and we loved Indianola Academy,” said Jernberg.

“It was a step of faith to come to Jackson. I came in anxious, wondering as a child of the Delta if I could relate to the people of northeast Jackson.

What I found is that some of the most successful people in our state were also the most down to earth, humble, well-grounded people.”

Jernberg’s dedicated and joyful leadership at Mississippi’s largest independent school has achieved exactly what the Board of Trustees envisioned when the group selected him in 1988. Today, he leaves a legacy of not only having met the objectives they envisioned, but also a legacy within the hearts of the entire JA family. Students who became alumni and who—as parents —now desire the JA experience for their own children point to Jernberg’s leadership as a powerful force in creating a remarkable school culture.

Marries Patricia Anne Wolfe of Tutwiler, Mississippi

1965 Earns Bachelor of Arts from Delta State University

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A number of Preschool children of JA alumni recently gathered with the school leader on the Preschool playground for a visit.

“When I think of Peter I think of him as a superstar…. He develops a sincere relationship with the families of JA and the kids of JA and it’s a meaningful, deep relationship. There’s nothing superficial about Peter.”

–Dr. Ed Kennedy, JA Board

Becomes Fourth Headmaster of JA

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Earns Master of Science in Education from DSU

1991 JA Institutional Advancement Offices Established

Joins Indianola Academy; Becomes Headmaster, 1979

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LIKE THE RISING AND SETTING OF THE SUN

“It is so easy to be inconsistent. I can count on one hand the people who have stable, consistent integrity, and Peter is one of them,” said Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and chief executive officer of AdvancED, the world’s largest school accreditation organization.

Several hundred colleagues and friends attended retirement celebrations honoring Peter Jernberg held April 9 and 10 in the Gallery of the Performing Arts Center.

Jernberg was joined at the events by his wife, Pat, daughter, Jenny Hughley, and her husband, Brian.

Lower School student art decorated the Gallery at the reception.

Students expressed appreciation to Mr. Jernberg for the things he had done for JA, with each student mentioning something for which they were thankful.

Consistency is a hallmark of Peter Jernberg’s success. Measuring ideas against best practices in education, he worked alongside others to make the early dreams of the trustees a reality.

I give much credit to the people who served with me,” said Jernberg. “The board of trustees, academic deans, Dr. Pat Taylor, Cliff Kling, and so many others...these talented men and women continually think about how we can best serve students and families who entrust their students to us.”

“So many worked in key roles with me throughout my administration and their dedicated service contributed greatly to the excellence of Jackson Academy. These include Keith Branning, Bill Bunch, Bobby West, Nancy Alford, Lamar Chustz, Lynette Robinson, Catherine Wallace, Mary Donnelly, Tim McWilliams, Nora Tannehill, Linda Purviance, Sarah Love, DeLeslie Porch, and more,” he said.

Time invested in the development of sound governance has led to productive board groups that Jernberg believes have been “good stewards” of JA. The development of a campus master plan, including expansion into a nearly 11-acre track of land adjacent to the school, enabled JA to pursue enhancements to facilities, parking, and fields while remaining within the City of Jackson.

Two capital campaigns—the most recent resulting in the Performing Arts Center, considered one of the premier venues in the Metro area—ensured sustainable financial growth while also developing community life of JA.

Trustees and administrators alike have noted that Jernberg’s leadership is the sort you read about in textbooks.

His kindness, ability to diffuse tension, and gift for saying the right thing at the right time have all gained him the respect of the school, the community, and educational colleagues from across the nation.

“Peter has that uncanny ability to bring consensus to a meeting without compromising anyone else’s position,” said David Derrick, former executive director of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS).

“You can count on his consistency like the rising and setting of the sun,” said Don Breazeale, currently an advisory

PATIENT JA Completes Learning Center

First Mississippian to Serve as SAIS Board President

JA Began Formal Strategic Planning Every Five Years

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First Major Capital Campaign, Highest Adventure, Launched

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“Peter has that uncanny ability to bring consensus to a meeting without

compromising anyone else’s position.”

–David Derrick, former MAIS Executive Director

member of the JA Board of Trustees and a former board chair.

“YOU HAVE TO CATCH THEM BEING GOOD.” Peter Jernberg always has something uplifting to say. On campus he may walk to the PAC to compliment a singer for a song he enjoyed, then head to the gym to commend an athlete for a good game, followed by a pass through an office to encourage an employee for extra effort. He models a culture of praise that permeates the JA community. His example reminds each person to raise his or her own level of thought and to be positive in all interactions.

Former board chair and educator Jane Hederman noted in Jackson Academy: The First Fifty Years 1959-2009 that Jernberg utilizes each conversation as a “teachable moment.”

“Oh, you may not realize it at the time of your discussion because he has such a humble spirit about him. He listens, and even though he may have thought through the situation prior to your meeting and have an answer in the back of his mind, he gives you the impression that he values your point of view. And he does,” she said.

“So often, as a Board member I would come away from our visits realizing: I just learned a valuable lesson.”

Known for years as an announcer at sporting events, both at JA and Indianola Academy, Jernberg again brings his positive mind-set. He exudes good sports-

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Named to MAIS Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame

JA Inducted into Cum Laude Society

2003 Campus Master Plan Developed

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Named President and CEO of JA

2006 Bold Vision, Bright Future Capital Campaign Public Phase

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JA Increases Campus Size with The Oaks Property Purchase

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Cliff Kling and Peter Jernberg have carefully outlined a transition plan to fully prepare Kling to assume the role of president in June 2014. Jernberg’s service as president emeritus began June 1.

“He is a leader, sincere, compassionate…just a wonderful man. I think all that rolled into one is the reason he has so much respect in the community.”

–Randy James, JA Board

manship and encourages it in others.

JA’s code of sportsmanship reminds students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and guests that athletic events are opportunities to demonstrate strength of character in both wins and losses.

“I am committed to a positive, uplifting, encouraging school culture and climate. I’ve tried to convey that to every dean and faculty member, every student, and every parent.

That is a cornerstone of how I think,” said Jernberg.

The edifying words that flow from Jernberg’s heart have touched thousands. He is known for his love of nicknames. With combinations such as Downtown Suzanne Brown, The Bluesman, Jane Lee from the Top of

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“I love to encourage and genuinely celebrate one’s gifts and talents,” Jernberg explained. “It began with my classroom experiences as a teacher at Indianola Academy. I discovered that nicknames with a positive twist could greatly enhance and deepen a relationship. The names came naturally to me, and the vast majority of my students responded positively. I will say that I have learned a few hard lessons when a nickname didn’t go over as well as I had intended. All in all, relationships have been richer because of the practice. My only regret is that I

JA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Founding (1959)

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Pat Taylor Joins JA as Headmaster

the Key, Scotty Wotty Do Dah Day, and Alice in Raiderland, he creates catchy nicknames that illuminate a positive characteristic of the individuals with whom he connects.

JA Launches Apple One-to-One Program

2012 Performing Arts Center Opens

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“I love to encourage and genuinely celebrate one’s gifts and talents.”

–Peter Jernberg, President Emeritus

James Peter Jernberg, Jr. Scholarship

wasn’t able to come up with a nickname for everyone!”

PAVING THE WAY “At the time I joined JA, the board wanted exposure to new ideas, thoughts, educational concepts, and strategies beyond the scope of what was going on in Mississippi education at the time,” said Jernberg. “I reached out to some of the most progressive leaders in independent school education in the Southeast and beyond.”

The first Mississippi educator to serve as Southern Association of Independent Schools Board president, Jernberg also represented JA through leadership roles in the National Association of Independent Schools, the Mississippi

STEM Labs Installed for Second Through Eighth Grades

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A scholarship honoring Peter Jernberg was announced at an April Board of Trustees event celebrating his 26 years of leadership at Jackson Academy. On June 1, Jernberg began his service as president emeritus.

The James Peter Jernberg, Jr. Scholarship is aimed at attracting, retaining, and recognizing students with outstanding academic performance who also have demonstrated financial need. This scholarship will cover full tuition, fees, and other costs to attend Jackson Academy.

“It is my distinct honor and privilege, on behalf of the Jackson Academy Board of Trustees, to announce that this scholarship shall henceforth and forevermore be known as the James Peter Jernberg, Jr. Scholarship and its award recipients will be designated Jernberg Scholars,” said Walter Weems, board attorney and former board chair. “Because of the life changing impact it will have for the students receiving it, it is only fitting that this scholarship bear a name worthy of its high purpose and standing.”

The scholarship has been partially endowed, though additional gifts are being sought to sustain it. It will be announced in the Greater Jackson community this fall, and the first awards will be made for students beginning with the 2015–16 school year.

Students selected for the scholarship must be entering fifth through eleventh grade, must be in the top five percent of their class, and must also show enthusiasm for and motivation toward maximizing his or her educational opportunities. Once the scholarship is fully implemented, grades five through eight will typically have one scholarship recipient per grade and grades nine through twelve will have two recipients per grade. The scholarship will allow twelve outstanding, academically gifted, deserving students to attend Jackson Academy who otherwise might not be able to attend.

More information will be distributed in the fall of 2014 about how to apply for the James Peter Jernberg, Jr. Scholarship for the 2015-16 school year.

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SOUTHERN STAR education resources that influenced Jernberg in his educational leadership, including the state, regional, and national organizations that help JA remain on the forefront of education.

As Jernberg moves into a president emeritus role, his support for Kling and for JA as a whole will continue to be valued. “We have had in our midst one of the premier, if not the premier, heads of school in the country,” said Kling.

Dr. Steve Robinson, left, president of the Southern Association of Independent Schools and Dr. Mark A. Elgart, right, president and CEO of AdvancED, were among representatives of national educational organizations who traveled to Mississippi for Peter Jernberg’s retirement celebrations.

Association of Independent Schools, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (now AdvancEd).

“Peter Jernberg is one of a kind,” said Dr. Steve Robinson, president of the Southern Association of Independent Schools. “He is the kind of person I wish everyone could know. He is one of the classiest people on earth.”

“He is an example for all to follow,” said Lamar Chustz, former dean of institutional planning and former board member. ”I think he’s really a man after God’s own heart.”

Jernberg has also served as a formal and informal mentor to many in independent education, providing knowledgeable counsel that helped others become better administrators.

“Peter touched my life immediately and helped me grow from a boy to a man,” said Elgart. “I’ve known him, trusted him, and believed in him.”

Mentoring his successor, Cliff Kling, has been a natural for Peter Jernberg. The two carefully outlined a transition plan to fully prepare Kling, who took the helm as president in June, to preserve tradition and face the changing educational landscape. The transition plan connected Kling to the broader

Before & After A surprise retirement gift was the restoration of the automobile the Jernbergs drove when they were dating. The 1962 Morris Minor was restored to its original color and condition as one of the expressions of appreciation made by the Board of Trustees and friends.

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JA Achieves Apple Distinguished School Designation

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the classiest people on earth.”

–Steve Robinson, SAIS President

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JA Earns Distinction For Technology

Gov. Phil Bryant spoke at Jackson Academy during the Apple Distinguished School program in January 2014 where JA was recognized as an exemplary learning environment. The Governor commented on the benefits technology brings to education and the role of teachers in student success.

State, city, and Apple officials joined the JA community in celebrating the Apple Distinguished School designation, including (from left) Mayor’s transition team member Rocky Wilkins, Councilman Quentin Whitwell, JA Headmaster Pat Taylor, JA President-Elect Cliff Kling, Gov. Phil Bryant, JA President Peter Jernberg, JA Dean of Technology Eddie Wettach, Apple representatives Monte Rector, Neill Hitchcock, Lyn Stanfield, and JA Board Chair John Lundy.

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant spoke on campus January 22 during a ceremony held to announce that JA had been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2013–2015.

Students, faculty, and administrative representatives joined the Governor, Apple representatives, and local dignitaries on stage before a packed auditorium of students, faculty, trustees, and friends of JA. The celebratory event was streamed live into Middle, Lower, and Preschool classrooms, as well as to parents, alumni, and friends off campus.

2013–15 Charlie Patton, Tech Center administrator, and Eddie Wettach, JA dean of technology, were instrumental in efforts to meet the criteria to receive the Apple Distinguished School designation.

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At Jackson Academy, each student has an Apple device (Macbook Air, iPad or iPod Touch), making the school an Apple one-to-one environment. JA was the first school in the Southeast to implement the Apple one-to-one program in kindergarten through twelfth grades.

The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for one-to-one programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments. JA is among a select number of schools worldwide to have achieved this designation.

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It is exciting to note that quite a few JA alums have become writers and editors. They have contributed to the fields of science, engineering, math, and technology as well as literature, finance, and athletics.

They have written books and articles and edited publications on both popular and scholarly subjects.

Special kudos to the Phillips family for producing three writers and editors—Bill, Emily, and Ashley.

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JEFFREY ALLISON ‘93 Jeffrey Allison`93 has a published article in the Gulf and Caribbean Research Journal. This article was written from research he did as a biology master’s student at the University of West Florida. He currently works for Sangart, a start-up biopharma company in San Diego, overseeing the chemical engineering of raw materials into pharmaceutical products, as a lead technician in the manufacturing department.

Emily completed a bachelor’s in mathematics in 2000 and a master’s in mathematics in 2002, both from the University of Mississippi. While in graduate school, Emily was a fellow with the North Mississippi GK12 program funded by the National Science Foundation. Upon graduation, Emily took an instructor position in the math department at Ole Miss, teaching freshman level courses such as statistics and business calculus.

It was during this time that she collaborated with two of her co-workers to write the first edition of Beginning Statistics, which was published by Hawkes Learning Systems in 2007. The second edition was published in 2013.

DIANA SMITH BOLTON ‘04 Diana Smith Bolton `04 is the founding editor of District Lit, an online journal of fiction, poetry, and visual art (www.DistrictLit.com).

Her work has appeared in several literary journals, and her poem

JASON BRANNING ‘93 Jason Branning `93 is a Certified Financial Planner ® practitioner specializing in retirement planning at Branning Wealth Management, LLC. He served as a contributing author for the Financial Planning Association’s general public website.

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Funds to Reach Client Goals” (with M. Ray Grubbs, Ph.D.) has been published in The Journal of Financial Planning’s Retirement Income Special Report and appears in Retirement Management Analyst textbook. Sources such as MarketWatch, CNBC, Morningstar, NASDAQ.com, Bogleheads and Advisor Perspectives have quoted Jason and made reference to his retirement theory. He currently

EMILY PHILLIPS ATCHLEY ‘96 Emily is currently taking time away from teaching and writing to focus on family with her husband, Peyton, and their four children. They reside in Oxford.

“Three Scenes of Biloxi Beach” was selected for an anthology, Cartography, from Imagination & Place Press. She discovered a love for poetry in faculty member Gerry Wilson’s creative writing class. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Southern Mississippi, she earned a master’s degree in creative writing at the University of Florida. Diana lives in Arlington, Va., with her husband, AJ, where she works as a proposal writer at InterImage, Inc.

serves on The Journal of Financial Planning Advisory Board and has been a peer reviewer for the Retirement Management Journal.

Jason is married with three children and is active in his local church. He is an honors graduate of Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and holds a certificate in financial planning from Florida State University.

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THE TAPESTRY OF THE WRITTEN WORD Administration degree in 2004.

In 2011, Chris graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry and the following year attended the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at UMMC. His article on dental implants appeared in Well-Being magazine. Chris works at and co-owns Harmony Dental Care in Jackson.

DR. CHRIS CARLTON ‘00 Dr. Chris Carlton `00 attended the University of Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Business

Bruce Coleman `84 wrote True Stars of the Major Leagues, published in 1988. The book is now in the library at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.—the fulfillment of a lifetime dream. Bruce is the assistant director for internal communications at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is the sole editor of CenterView, the twice-monthly publication of UMMC. He contributes articles to almost every issue. He is currently working on the landmark 100th issue of that publication.

BRUCE COLEMAN ‘84

HARRIET GRIFFITHS COOKE ‘85

Harriet Griffiths Cooke `85 is a licensed professional engineer in North Carolina and has over 20 years of engineering experience.

She is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a

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cooperative degree in mechanical engineering and course work in industrial psychology. In 2001, she received both the President’s Award from Professional Engineers of North Carolina and the Young Engineer of the Year Award from Central Piedmont Chapter PENC. Assisting at elementary, middle, and high schools is her passion, frequently as a career speaker, judge for Science Olympiad, MathCounts, or First Lego League.

Harriet holds three U.S. patents and two trade secrets. She has

co-authored three papers and a study workbook for the Professional Engineer’s Exam. She founded The Extra Engineer in 1998 to focus primarily on projects that are too small or unique for general-purpose engineering firms. Her specialties include North Carolina Rehabilitation Code research, insurance claim investigations, commercial and residential structural evaluations, building calculation, failure analysis, technical writing, and condition reporting.

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PAIGE PORTER FISCHER ‘94 JENNIFER FILLINGIM ‘95 Jennifer Fillingim `95 worked as an applied research mathematician for the Department of Defense in 2002-2008, focusing on applications of graph theory and statistics for data analysis and algorithm development.

During her time with the Department of Defense, she received multiple Special Team Awards for performance and contributions to team projects and served as the first long-term tour of duty CMP mathematics integree at an overseas technical research organization in Adelaide, Australia. Jennifer left her position with the DoD to pursue a doctorate in curriculum and instruction, with emphasis in secondary education mathematics, at

the University of Mississippi.

After completing her doctoral work in 2010, she accepted a position as assistant professor in mathematics and statistics at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. Jennifer is very interested in mathematics content development for educational media. She also co-authored a “cover story” for the Teaching Children Mathematics magazine.

Brian Hardy `98 attended Mississippi State for computer engineering before jumping ship to work for CNN.com in Atlanta. From 2000 to 2008, he developed content management and syndication systems for CNN, NASCAR, and Sports Illustrated web sites. In 2008, he started experimenting with iPhone apps and got a job at Big Nerd Ranch. Since that time, he has developed

numerous mobile apps for iOS and Android, taught training classes for programming Android, iOS, and Ruby, and co-authored the best-selling Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide with Bill Phillips`00. Brian is currently Director of iOS and Cocoa Engineering at Big Nerd Ranch.

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Paige Porter Fischer `94 is editor at large for the Sunset Magazine. Sunset, a magazine about life, food, and travel on the West Coast, is a division of Time Warner. She is still a contributing editor to Better Homes and Gardens. She and husband Greg have two daughters. Cate is four and Reese is two. They live in the heart of San Francisco near the Golden Gate Bridge. Her job affords her the luxury of seeing the best beaches, mountains, and valleys of the West Coast, and she is fortunate that her kids are at ages where they can tag along for a lot of her photo shoots and stories.

During her time with the Department of Defense, she received multiple Special Team Awards for performance and contributions to team projects...

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THE TAPESTRY OF THE WRITTEN WORD Dr. Luke Lampton `84 is a family and becoming friends with famed physician in Magnolia also serving writers like Eudora Welty, Shelby as chairman of the Mississippi Foote, Walker Percy, Willie Morris, State Board of Health. He’s been and Barry Hannah. Luke hasn’t so the editor of the Journal of the much studied the history of Southern Mississippi State Medical Association Literature as he’s lived it. His insights and editor and publisher of the are up close and first hand, making Magnolia Gazette (in continuous for a unique perspective to his new publication literary journal, China since 1872), Grove. China Grove Luke hasn’t so much which in recent was founded with studied the history of his friend Dr. Scott years branched into book and was Southern Literature as Anderson publishing as published in the well. He edited fall of 2013. China he’s lived it. the student Grove has received newspaper at Rhodes College, international notice from such and later as a medical student publications as Publisher’s Weekly won the William Carlos Williams and featured articles on Mark Twain Poetry Award for his poem and Eudora Welty, and an interview “Witchdoctor.” Now a teacher with writer Ellen Gilchrist. Luke has himself at three universities, Luke also authored several entries and grew up learning at the knee of the appendix for the Mark Twain

DR. CHRIS LOCKWOOD ‘89 Dr. Chris Lockwood `89 is the chief scientific officer at 4Life Research, LLC. He is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts and innovators in sports and physique-augmenting nutrition.

Chris earned his doctorate in exercise physiology and his Master of Science in exercise and sports

science, and has authored, co-authored and peer reviewed over 30 research manuscripts pertaining to the physiological effects of nutritional, dietary supplement and/or training interventions. Chris is a sought after expert on protein and protein hydrolysates, and their respective physiological effects in humans.

Chris has authored and co-authored three book and textbook chapters and several hundred consumer magazine articles and columns, and served as editor in chief of Muscle & Fitness and Muscle & Fitness Hers while also a full-time doctoral candidate and nutrition professor at the University of Oklahoma. His magazine cover of Hugh Jackson on the front of Muscle & Fitness, won a Maggie award.

DR. LUKE LAMPTON ‘84 Encyclopedia, eleven entries for the upcoming Mississippi Encyclopedia, an entry in the New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, and has contributed numerous other pieces to other publications.

Above, Chris talks with Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of many celebrities he has consulted with on nutrition and fitness.

Lockwood is a sought after expert on protein and protein hydrolysates, and their respective physiological effects in humans.

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HUNTER MURRAY ‘07 Hunter Murray `07 is completing a degree at The University of Mississippi in secondary education with a degree in biological science and has been coaching the Ultimate Frisbee team for Ole Miss. He worked at Walt Disney World for a while as a lifeguard where he also took management classes and shadowed the vets of the Animal Kingdom. His research was done for a company in California involving problems florists have with ivy geraniums being negatively affected by high temperatures.

In a first effort to understand the heat stress response to a crop plant, his team cloned the Heat Shock Protein 90 (HSP90) from Pelargonium peltatum, which is made up of 699 amino acids.

Hunter hopes to use his wide range of experiences in the field at Disney World as well as his skills developed in education classes to help students learn to problem solve, find a passion for the sciences, and grow into successful young adults. Steven McCartney showed him the challenges, problems, and spectacular power of nature in his biology class. Coach Ray Higgins was his mentor in cross-country who taught him to push himself and to always do his best no matter how difficult a challenge.

Finally, Bruce Sumrall challenged him to think outside the box.

Hunter cannot wait to follow in their footsteps.

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With his computer science degree from Georgia Tech tucked in his back pocket, Bill will—and can—tackle just about any problem tossed his way.

He’s graphed gantry control hardware logs, ripped apart and reassembled electronic document databases, and mapped, aligned, and analyzed oil and gas pipeline inspections. Needless to say, he stays pretty busy at the Ranch— although he did take time off from developing to co-write Android course materials as well as a book, Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide. Bill’s languages of choice are Python, C, C#, and Java, and he’s also handy with iOS audio development. He has a fondness for wiener dogs, book reading, and his newfound diversion of piano playing. And as if that all weren’t enough, in his spare time he makes, modifies. or destroys the following: music, food, vacuum tube amplifiers, and electric guitar stomp boxes.

Ashley Phillips ‘02 Ashley Phillips `02 is an associate editor at Clarkson Potter, an imprint of the newly merged Penguin Random House. As the only dedicated lifestyle group in the company, Potter publishes into the cooking, food memoir, interior design, etiquette, and wedding markets. Ashley focuses on acquiring and publishing cookbooks and food memoirs,

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and works with such authors as Joy Wilson of JoytheBaker.com, Bobby Ray, Giada De Laurentiis, and Ina Garten. The first title she acquired, The Casserole Queens Cookbook by Crystal Cook and Sandy Pollock, became a New York Times Best Seller. Ashley is thrilled to be working on a book that is “close to home.” The B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery Cookbook

by Alexe van Beuren and Dixie Grimes, of the store of the same name located in Water Valley, Miss., was published in spring 2014.

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MAGGIE GIFFIN WEIR ‘07 Maggie Giffin Weir `07 completed her marketing communications

Martin Willoughby `87 is a principal with Butler Snow Advisory Services, and he leads the firm’s talent development division. During the past 24 years, Martin has been an equal-parts business consultant, attorney, and entrepreneur with a passion for helping individuals, teams, and organizations reach their full potential. He has owned and operated successful businesses and strategically advised companies ranging from individuals to publically traded entities. Martin was previously the managing member of Willoughby Law Group, PLLC. In this capacity, he served as general counsel for

JENNY BOURN WOODRUFF ‘92 Jenny Bourn Woodruff `92 is the public relations director for the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, where she has completely 18

degree (emphasis on magazine publishing) at the University of Mississippi in 2011 and received her culinary arts diploma at L’ecole Culinaire in Memphis, Tenn. She is currently the editor of At Home Memphis & Mid South magazine, a a lifestyle publication featuring everything from décor, design, fashion, and beauty to cuisine, entertaining, travel, and health.

This monthly magazine markets to an upscale, female audience with circulation and distribution on the rise; the total readership is more than 107,000.

various well-known software, food, smart grid technology, and pharmaceutical companies. Martin is an accomplished public speaker and author, routinely contributing columns to business and technology publications, including the Mississippi Business Journal and Pointe Innovation. His book, ZOOM Entrepreneur (Barringer Publishing, 2011) has received high praise as an orderly playbook on how an entrepreneur should develop a business—from a personality inventory and self-assessment to the execution of a business plan.

revitalized the organization’s communication and marketing efforts. After graduating from Baylor University in journalism, Jenny has been in the journalism and marketing field for fifteen years. As a staff writer for the Northside Sun, her work was recognized with awards from the Mississippi Press Association. In 2004, Jenny was at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in their public affairs division. She continues to work for the Northside Sun as a freelance writer and photographer. Jenny serves on the Board of Directors for the National Council of Alcohol and

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Drug Dependence and is a member of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. She was named to the 2013 Mississippi Business Journal’s 50 Leading Women and is in the 2013-2014 Class of Leadership Greater Jackson. In her spare time, she is a runner and has completed eight marathons. Jenny has two children.

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THE TAPESTRY OF THE WRITTEN WORD Named the Citizen of the Year in Lynn Haven, Florida in 2004

WALTER WOODRICK ‘88 Walter Woodrick `88 is a Certified Financial PlannerTM in Panama City, Florida. Walter is an investment consultant for families working towards retirement, foundations, and retirement plans, and is also a public speaker. Walter holds a Bachelor of Science in economics

from Vanderbilt University. Named the Citizen of the Year in Lynn Haven, Florida in 2004, he is the author of two books, Finances, Family, and Faith-An Understanding Guide to Life’s Priorities and Seven Steps to Serious Money.

Walter and Wendy have two daughters and one son. Walter enjoys coaching his children’s teams and being involved with them in a regional family-oriented outdoor show called Panhandle Outdoors. Walter is thankful for the generosity and kindness of those who helped him while he attended Jackson Academy.

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In 2011, Jackson Academy added art as one of the Preschool special subjects. PK and K students come to art once a week in small groups for more specific instruction in this area.

Grades one through four experience rich tradition coupled with the latest innovation in the new Lower School model

Refocused with a special emphasis on the youngest elementary students in grades one through four, Jackson Academy’s new Lower School blends the traditions of JA with 21st century concepts. Although visitors to the Lower School will still find such long-standing favorites as the Little House program in third grade, Little Dribblers and Squanto Day in second grade, and the Thanksgiving Feast in first grade, the curriculum now incorporates the daily use of iPads in the classroom, a focus on the latest science concepts through the STEM Lab (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), and an increased development of number sense using Singapore Math.

ACADEMIC The children are exposed to many aspects of art including watercolor, clay, tempera paint, drawing, mosaics, and other simple art projects. Classical music by Mozart and Bach plays each week while the children are working on their projects.

In addition, each year local artists are invited to come to the Preschool for a presentation. The children get to meet them and learn about their specific art medium.

Recent artists have included Wyatt Waters, Grace Buchanan, and Alice Reilly.

Famous artists are presented in art class, too. In the kindergarten classes Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, and others are introduced. The kindergarten classes paint Monet sunflowers. In PK, students paint circles much like Matisse did.

JA believes that when students learn the basic elements of drawing, they gain confidence in being more creative in all elements of art class.

The most important thing in art class is self-expression.

It’s wonderful to see each piece of art and the way a child interprets his or her artwork.

In our second year of the Apple one-to-one technology implementation, Lower School students now take all of their Accelerated Reader tests on their iPads.

They are also perfecting their skill with Keynote presentation software as well as the wide variety of apps that are available on their iPads. Technology is so well integrated into the classroom that it would now be difficult to learn without it!

The new Lower School STEM lab buzzes with excitement each day as students work in groups of four to complete various science activities. Second and third graders visit the lab twice during a six-day rotation while fourth graders go three times. Even the first graders enjoy a visit to the lab once a month.

Singapore Math, another new addition to the Lower School, began this year with first graders completely immersed in the program while the older grades have incorporated Singapore strategies as JA rolls out the program one year at a time. Singapore Math builds understanding with concrete-pictorial-abstract learning. Concepts are introduced through the handson use of manipulatives. Then, students visualize the concept and represent it pictorially through models like number bonds and bar models. Abstract numbers and symbols are used only after students have enough context to understand what they mean.

Tradition and innovation—JA’s Lower School balances the best of both worlds. Come visit us and experience the joy!

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MIDDLE SCHOOL Jackson Academy’s Middle School faculty and staff worked diligently in the new division’s inaugural year to meet diverse student needs one child at a time. The new middle school philosophy seeks to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and trying new things without fear of failure.

The Middle School builds on a long tradition of excellence in teaching and learning while implementing new programs and pedagogy to increase students’ engagement and opportunities.

John Hugh Tate, JA chaplain, leads a chapel service.

During the last three years, Jackson Academy has made strides in creating a 21 st century learning environment that sets us apart in our community, state, and region.

C UPDATES Students and teachers continue to use technology to increase communication and collaboration among teachers, students, and parents; to make the learning process more effective and efficient; and to allow students to demonstrate mastery of content in new and exciting ways.

Faculty have observed a great deal of excitement in students’ first year in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) labs. Coupled with a supporting, robust curriculum, the labs expose students to science, math, and other subjects, such as robotics engineering, in ways that are fun and engaging. The kinesthetic experiences offered in STEM ignite the interest of students, helping them connect concepts to real world application. In robotics, for example, students build and program robots to respond to motion, touch, sound, distance, or light. Students become intimately familiar with the science and math behind subjects such as rocketry, applied physics, alternative energy, chemical reactions, and simple machines. Through STEM, students’ 21st century skills of critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration will be well established in Middle School, and they will be ready to learn these subjects more deeply when they enter Upper School.

As we affirm the importance of effective communication as a 21st century skill, JA seeks to prepare all learners to communicate their thoughts and ideas across a variety of platforms to diverse audiences. For this reason, the Middle School has increased language arts instruction in the core curriculum to 100 minutes a day for all grades. This was accomplished by adding a literature class in seventh grade and a speech/communication class in eighth grade.

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Although incorporating technology into our teaching and learning has been a big part of these advances, this year the Upper School introduced a number of new course electives that provide a very low-tech, highly traditional way of thinking and relating to each other.

JA Chaplain John Hugh Tate taught one of the new courses. In his course, A Biblical Worldview in a 21st Century World, he focused on two essential questions: “What is the world we are living in today really like?” and “How should a Christian live in this world?” The students in this course were provided a Biblical basis for moving forward and being effective in their future.

In another new course called Financial Management, Bronwyn Burford introduced our students to financial concepts and encouraged them to develop an awareness of how these financial concepts fit into their lives on a personal level. There is no doubt that the exposure to these concepts will help JA students be prepared for the future, no matter what career path they take.

Lastly, the 2013–14 school year saw the return of Select Choir. With it, our performing arts offerings became more well rounded, providing an option to the JA student population for a performing ensemble that involves very little time outside the school day.

Katie Shores, JA’s choral director, stated that “students involved in Select Choir were very quick to continue the tradition of excellence that has been established in the Choral Department and across the campus of Jackson Academy.”

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JA SCHOLARS 2013-14 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION RECOGNIZES JA STUDENTS

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Cum Laude Society Inductees Cum Laude Society is the highest honorary possible for a high-school student.

JA is one of only four secondary schools in Mississippi with a Cum Laude chapter.

Inductees from the Class of 2014 include (from left, back) Blair Elizabeth Bush, Austin Heath Carroll, Meliah Kayla Grant, Daniel Davis Kennedy, Alison Grace Turbeville, and Hayes Mills Walker. Inductees from the Class of 2015 include William Jefferson Bell III, Maris Claire Hardee, Mary Brooks Virginia Thigpen, William Laurence Tribble, Leighton Graham Whitehead, and Matthew Alan Whitfield.

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JA SCHOLARS 2013-14 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society recognizes high school students who show achievement in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Students recently inducted into the Jackson Academy chapter of the National Honor Society include (from left, back) William Hontzas, Steven Irby, Maris Hardee, Leighton Whitehead, Will Tribble; (6th row) Meliah Grant, John Sharp Kirk, Hunter Berry, Gordon Campbell, Matt Whitfield; (5th row) Allie King, Will Varner, Jake Manning, Thad Scott; (4th row) Reagan

Bartley, Annie Edgecombe, Grady Fisher, Blake Brennan; (3rd row) Ann Elizabeth Walker, Suzie Raines, Kristen Clower, Alexis Brantley; (2nd row) Elizabeth Burford, Hannah Jane LeDuff, William Bell, Matthew Campbell, Purav Maisuria; (front) Mary Brooks Thigpen, Lauren Williams, Maggie Hubbard, Caroline Burford, and Davis Guild.

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The Jackson Academy chapter of the National Junior Honor Society recognizes outstanding eighth and ninth grade students. NJHS honors those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.

The National Junior Honor Society chapter recently inducted the following students into the organization (from left, back) Grace Herfurth, Grace Perry, Blaine Bowman, Grayson Hewes, Caroline Childress, Hadley Brennan, Meredith McClellan, Sara Brooks Adams, Kellan Clower, Frances Anne Fortner, Brehan Whitehead, Lindsey Nosef, Emma Ward, Lacey Irby; (middle) 2014 JAAM

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ATHLETICS CURT KNIGHT PICKED FOR CROSS COUNTRY HONOR

JACKSON ACADEMY STANDOUT NAMED GATORADE MISSISSIPPI BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR On January 16, 2014, junior Curt Knight became the first Jackson Academy athlete to be named a Gatorade Mississippi Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year for the 2013–14 school year. This award recognizes Curt’s enduring dedication on and off the track, outstanding academic achievement, and extraordinary character as a high school student.

TAYLOR HODGE EARNS TOUGALOO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP JA’S FIRST VOLLEYBALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Jackson Academy senior Taylor Hodge signed a volleyball scholarship Tuesday, February 11, 2014, with Tougaloo College. Taylor is the first Lady Raider from the JA volleyball team to sign for a collegiate volleyball scholarship. The volleyball team was organized at JA in the 2011-12 school year. Taylor will play both volleyball and basketball at Tougaloo, which competes in NAIA Division I. Joining Taylor for the signing are from left, Luigia Hodge, Taylor’s mother, and Anna Stephens, JA head volleyball coach.

2013 MACY’S DAY THANKSGIVING PARADE PERFORMANCES

ACCENT OFFICERS AND VARSITY CHEERLEADING CAPTAINS PERFORM ON THE SPIRIT TEAM Officers for JA’s Accent dance team and captains for the varsity cheerleading squad were invited to perform in the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of the Varsity Spirit team. The girls spent a week in New York preparing the routine and touring the city. On Thanksgiving Day, they performed for the crowd and television audience after marching in the parade. Representing JA were (from left) Mary Morgan Coburn, Denver Wilson, Blair Bush, Grace Golden, and Alexis Brantley.

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ATHLETICS REMEMBERING THE 1994 BOYS’ BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS AND TEAM CAPTAIN, SCOTT BRANNING

(Back, from left): Derek Charles, Tory Johnson, Adam Jones, Hastings Puckett, Andy Cunningham, Richard Lee, Clayton Kellum, Wesley Hartlein, Cliff Booth, Wes Ingram, McKie Edmonson, and Coach Stan Jones.

Carol Branning, Walker Jones, Jamey Burrow, and Philip Chustz.

(Front): Meg Branning, Charlie Branning, and Benjamin Branning.

(Middle): Matt Allen, Ham Bates, Locke Phillips, Jeremy Rowan, Spears and Sarah Margaret Branning Rowan, Mary Kelly Branning, Jason Branning, Keith Branning,

In celebration of Scott Branning, Team Captain The 1994 Varsity Basketball Team returned to JA’s campus on January 11, 2014, to celebrate their overall basketball boys’ team championship at the JA Classic. At halftime of the boys’ game, they named Scott Branning their permanent team captain and presented a check in the amount of $10,000 for the Scott Branning Scholarship.

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Scott was a beloved part of the JA family for most of his life, first as a JA student and Class of 1994 graduate and then as a teacher and coach.

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PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO GROW In early October, the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Department presented Little Shop of Horrors in the school’s 800-seat performance hall. This was the third collaboration for the directing team of Stacey Overstreet and Katie Shores. This musical featured an extremely talented cast of approximately 25 ninth through twelfth graders, as well as a six-piece orchestra and crew of 10. Audience members enjoyed the sci-fi tale of Seymour, Audrey, and of course the mammoth plant, Audrey II. With music by Alan Menken, a fabulous set, and clever humor, this perfectly-cast production was a delightfully disturbing experience.

In the spring, audiences enjoyed the Jackson Academy Middle School Theatre Department’s presentation of Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. A cast of over 70 first through eighth grade students brought this epic tale to life. It truly was a magical experience for all involved.

Also in the spring, theatre-goers enjoyed a very successful performance of The Bad Seed, which took place in the Black Box Theatre. The talented cast brought some interesting questions and thought processes to light during the all-too-real portrayal of this tale. Audience members were impressed with the caliber of talent, set design, and overall effectiveness of the plot.

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On the other side of the performing arts, Jackson Academy’s Choral Department experienced great success. Finale, JA’s sixth grade ensemble, presented its Christmas musical, Arrest These Merry Gentlemen, in the performance hall. Finale also presented Joust! A Mighty Medieval Musical during the spring semester. The fifth grade performed a brand new musical, Summer Camp, to a delighted audience. Select Choir began the choral season with a Fall Choral Concert, showcasing classical, jazz, and folk styles.

Showtime and Encore joined Select Choir to present a classical Christmas concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church. The three ensembles joined together twice more in the spring, for the Spring Spectacular and the Spring Choral Concert.

In competition, the Choral Department continued to shine. Select Choir competed at William Carey University receiving a Superior rating in performance and an Excellent in sight-reading. Showtime brought home first place, Best Vocals, and Best Overall Effect from the Jackson Prep Showchoir Masters. They also received first place, Best Vocals, Best Choreography, and Best Overall Effect at the Purvis Invitational. Encore received second runner-up in division and third runner-up in finals at the Jackson Prep Showchoir Masters, second runner-up at the South Jones Invitational, second runner-up in division and second runner-up in finals at the Purvis Invitational, and first place at the Petal Invitational.

Encore finished the season third runner-up overall at FAME, Orlando.

The JA Choral Department also hosted the Second Annual Jackson Academy Showchoir Invitational in February. Sixteen groups plus family and fans entered our campus to enjoy this event.

No matter what your experience level or desire, the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Department is a great place to join in, find your niche, and call home.

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BAND BAND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL The Jackson Academy Band Program provides sixth through twelfth grade students with opportunities to learn instrumental music, develop maturity and poise through performance, improve leadership skills, and gain confidence in their own capabilities.

During the marching season, in addition to contributing to the JA spirit at pep rallies and football games, the Marching Band competed at the Clinton Arrow Invitational and the Pearl Invitational Marching Championship, competing against much larger bands from public and independent schools around the region. They garnered numerous accolades, including all Superior ratings for Band, Guard, and Percussion; Best in Class at both events; and numerous caption awards. At the Bands of America Indianapolis Super Regional Championship, where JA was the smallest group, the band earned third place in Class A. In addition to Marching Band, students also participate in Concert Band and Jazz Band. The concert band received all Superior ratings in the Central Mississippi Concert Band Festival at Ridgeland High School and the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Concert Band Festival. The Jazz Band performed at the Features Pageant and other campus events, as well as the Township Jazz Festival and at Mediterranean Fish and Grill.

Over the past two decades, the JA Band program has earned a national reputation for excellence and innovation.

The Winter Guard had an undefeated season, and the group was named Mississippi Indoor Association Class Champions, having earned the highest score of all groups. The guard also traveled to Nashville to compete at the WGI Regional Championship, where they were named Class Champions.

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JA students Will Tribble, Tyler McClellan, Samantha Hill, and Caroline Burford auditioned for the 2014 Mississippi All-State Lions Band.

Samantha and Caroline earned spots in the band, which will travel to Toronto in July.

Over the past two decades, the JA Band program has earned a national reputation for excellence and innovation. Starting in 1990, the JA Marching Band has been named Bands of America (BOA) Regional Class Champions 14 times, in St. Louis, Atlanta, San Antonio, and Indianapolis. At the BOA Grand National Championships, held each year in Indianapolis, the JA Band has earned three second place National Class A titles and two BOA Grand National Class A Championships, in 1993 and 2004. The JA Band remains one of only two Class A bands to be named a Grand National Finalist (one of the top 12 bands regardless of Class).

Through a nurturing environment where each student is encouraged to reach his or her highest potential, the Jackson Academy Band program will continue to succeed in its goal of music education and life skills development.

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STUDENTS IN ACTION PROGRAM COMMEMORATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH FIFTH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM Students at Jackson Academy organized the annual Black History program that included music by Calvin Bogan, a performance by JSU’s MADDRAMA members, and an inspirational message by Purvie Green.

Committee members and program guests were: (Back, from left) Marsei Hogan, Meliah Grant, Matthew Jenkins, Chase Tirman, Ashley Gnam, Alexa Zouboukos, Bria Brantley (Middle) James Lehamhan, Donte Wright, Kristian Brent, Purav Maisuria, Mosam Patel, Austin Tucker (Front) Calvin Bogan, Purvie Green, Shakia Ewing, Daisy Ford, Mary Morgan Pryor, Jheri Thomas, and Chrisshawn Turner.

GRANDPARENTS SPEND THE DAY AT JA Each year, grandparents of first grade students are invited to visit their grandchild’s classroom and tour special subject classes. This year, students sang and played instruments, joined by the grandparents. Students also demonstrated what they are learning in Spanish, library, and computer. The grandparents got to participate in several activities in physical education.

Each class enjoyed a reception in the PAC as part of this special morning.

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AROUND THE CAMPUS SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM INITIATED IN 2013–14

Beginning with the 2013–14 school year, students returned and were met by a reassuring presence in Deputy Steven Lofton, Jackson Academy’s school resource officer. The resource officer role is part of a program developed by the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department, which is under the leadership of Sheriff Tyrone Lewis. Jackson Academy has been pleased with the partnership with the Sheriff’s Department that has and will continue to provide an extra measure of security for JA students, faculty, staff, parents, and guests to our campus.

The school resource officer takes part in emergency preparedness procedures along with other staff designated for this responsibility.

The main role and responsibility of Lofton, as the school resource officer, is taking a pro-active approach to security and the safety of all members of the Jackson Academy family. He acts as a first responder, oversees all traffic and security officers, and acts as the liaison between the Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson Police Department.

JAA TO INAUGURATE A NEW EVENT AUGUST 23 The Jackson Academy Association (JAA) has announced a new fundraising event, Unite: A Blue and White Night that will be held on Saturday, August 23, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The South Warehouse. The event will kick off the new school year for JA parents, administration, faculty/staff, alumni, and grandparents.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to unite the Raider community and celebrate the school.

Also, the annual JA Fall Carnival will be held Tuesday, October 21. The JAA is now offering a joint sponsorship for A Blue and White Night and the JA Fall Carnival with levels of sponsorships at the following link: jacksonacademy.org/unitesponsorship.

Tickets can be purchased online through the JA website by visiting About Us/The JAA/Unite or by using the following URL: jacksonacademy.org/unitenight.

Join us as we Unite our Raider Community!

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2013–14 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR GEORGE JOHNSON

PRESCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

George Johnson, JA Preschool library teacher, received the Preschool Teacher of the Year Award.

The award is given each year in memory of Ashleigh Arnold Dehmer, JA Class of 1983, and long-time teacher. Mrs. Johnson has taught at JA for 12 years.

BECKIE MOES

LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

JA Lower School second grade teacher Beckie Moes was awarded the Lower School Teacher of the Year Award. The recognition and monetary stipend is given by an anonymous donor in memory of Ashleigh Arnold Dehmer, JA Class of 1983, and a long-time preschool teacher. Mrs. Moes has taught at JA for 20 years.

ANNE KEENAN

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

The Middle School Teacher of the Year Award was presented to Anne Keenan. The award comes from the Jackson Academy Annual Fund. Mrs. Keenan has taught at JA for 23 years.

GLORIA HIRN

UPPER SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

The Upper School Teacher of the Year Award was presented to Gloria Hirn who teaches mathematics. The award comes from a class gift made by the JA Class of 2001 given in honor of JA Dean of Student Affairs/ Associate Headmaster Bill Bunch. The JA Class of 2004 also donated a portion of their class gift. Mrs. Hirn has taught at Jackson Academy for 29 years.

Congratulations to the 2013–14 Jackson Academy teachers of the year!

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2013–14 AND 2014–15 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS JACKSON ACADEMY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS 2013-15 RECIPIENTS

Jackson Academy is blessed with families and friends who have established scholarships in honor or memory of a friend or loved one that assist JA families in the form of tuition credit. Each of the scholarships is endowed and is awarded at the appropriate class

day each spring to students who meet the specified criteria established by the donating family. Jackson Academy is grateful to these families who desire to recognize excellence in achievement.

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Ray and Millie Higgins are joined by Gracie Eubank, the first recipient of the Higgins Family Scholarship.

Jackson Academy is pleased to announce The Higgins Family Scholarship established in 2013 by Ray, Millie, Wade, and Carter Higgins. The Higgins family means so much to JA and has touched the lives of countless students. Jackson Academy was Ray Higgins’ first job when he graduated from Ole Miss in 1972. Not long after coming to JA he started what would become a school tradition by taking students whitewater rafting and canoeing each summer. Friday morning Bible studies were also an important part of his ministry to students. Millie Higgins has shown the same passion and love for students while serving in the Preschool.

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The annual beneficiary of this scholarship is a student who has demonstrated strong, moral character in his or her daily life. The recipient shall exhibit a spirit of hard work in studies, sports, or activities. They often look to the needs of others and do their share to make their school and community better.

The first recipient of the Higgins Family Scholarship is Gracie Eubank. Gracie, Class of 2020, is the daughter of Bryan and Cyndi Eubank.

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2013–14 AND 2014–15 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS HARMON AND FAYE BOWMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Madi McNair 2014

Mosam Patel 2014

Allie King 2015

Gipson Clark 2016

Daughter of Tim and Melodi McNair

Son of Jitu and Gita Patel

Daughter of Gidget King

Son of Susan Clark and Bert Clark

The scholarship was established by JA alumni Phillip Bowman ’86 and Amy Bowman ’89 in memory of their parents, Harmon and Faye Bowman. Amy and Phillip established the scholarship for Jackson

Academy students with preference given to “a senior high boy or girl who has demonstrated the personal characteristics that indicate the promise of success in personal endeavors.”

THE HERSCHEL BRICKELL FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Established in 1997 by the family of Mr. Brickell, the scholarship is presented to a rising tenth grade student who “possesses the personal qualities exemplified or admired

by Herschel Brickell including good character, integrity, self discipline, individual initiative, independence, a quest for knowledge, and a desire to achieve.”

Georgia Gibson 2016

Travis Rogers 2017

Daughter of Nelson and Kathy Gibson

Son of Jonathan and Dara Rogers

JANE GIBBONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The recipient of the Jane Gibbons Memorial Scholarship shall be a rising seventh grader who exhibits the following characteristics: loyalty to Jackson Academy, having been a JA student since fourth grade, shows promise of a musical ability, and demonstrates a Christian spirit of encouragement and kindness as exemplified by Jane Gibbons.

Brent Butler 2020 Son of George and Leigh Butler

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2013–14 AND 2014–15 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS JULIE DYER COLLINS LEADERSHIP AWARD The scholarship was established in 2007 by JA alumna Julie Dyer Collins ’86. The criteria states that the student be a rising senior, have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5, be an active participant in at least one sport, and be of strong moral character and a class leader as determined by JA.

Ally Thigpen 2014

Mary Brooks Thigpen 2015

Daughter of Jeff and Sabrina Thigpen

Daughter of Jeff and Sabrina Thigpen

ANDREW YOSTE DEFORE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship was established in 2005 by Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Defore, Sr. in memory of their grandson, Andrew Yoste Defore, a 2002 JA graduate. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to an outstanding student who demonstrates the desire to unselfishly serve others, is dedicated to high achievement in academics and other activities, and is committed to a Godly and healthy lifestyle.

Ben McDowell 2016

Catherine Burford 2017

Son of Mark and Beth McDowell

Daughter of Chris and Bronwyn Burford

MARY SPRAYBERRY MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP The Mary Sprayberry Memorial Art Scholarship was established in 2007 by the Jackson Academy elementary faculty in memory of elementary art teacher Mary Sprayberry. The recipient of the scholarship will be a rising senior who exhibits the following characteristics: loyalty to Jackson Academy, having been a JA student since seventh grade, a Christian spirit of encouragement and kindness as exemplified by Mary Sprayberry, and possesses creative and artistic talent.

Samantha Hill 2014

John Sharp Kirk 2015

Daughter of Connie and Jonathan Hill

Son of Dixon and Brette Kirk

THE 20TH CENTURY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship is awarded each year to a student who possesses leadership skills, is well-rounded in his or her academic and extracurricular pursuits, and who comes from a Christian home.

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Andrew Hanebuth 2014

Steven Irby 2015

Son of Eddie and Denise Hanebuth

Son of Mark and Theresa Irby

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2013–14 AND 2014–15 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS HALLIE HOUSTON KEYES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by the family of Hallie Houston Keyes. The boy or girl will be a rising senior who has made the best response to his or her environment and who has been the most helpful to their fellow students. Students who meet the criteria are chosen by a faculty committee and then the senior high student body votes for one.

Will McDowell 2014

Eliza Lundy 2015

Son of Mark and Beth McDowell

Daughter of John and Hayley Lundy

THE LEIGH ANNE WARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Will Laird 2018

Ashton Berry 2019

Elliott Butler 2019

Son of Greg and Suzanne Laird

Daughter of John and Heidi Berry

Son of Ronnie and Rita Butler

The recipient of the Leigh Anne Ward Memorial Scholarship shall be a rising eighth grade boy or girl with a grade point average in the upper half of the seventh grade class. The recipient shall be reenrolled at Jackson Academy for the coming school year, and

exhibit the following characteristics: demonstrate a love for children and a servant heart, demonstrate Christian love and caring for others, and have a strong moral character.

SCOTT BRANNING SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship was established in Coach Branning’s memory by his friends, the Branning family, and Jackson Academy.

Love for JA, personal integrity, respect for and sensitivity to others, and tenacity in dealing with the circumstances of life—all qualities that Coach Branning exemplified in his daily life through his walk with Christ—are the criteria for this truly special scholarship. This scholarship seeks to honor a rising sophomore, junior, or senior and will be awarded each spring at Senior High Award’s Day.

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Alison Turbeville 2014

Bryan Sumner 2015

Daughter of Ben and Karlen Turbeville

Son of John and Bebe Sumner

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Joseph Chatman 1953-2014

Joseph Chatman

worked as a security officer at Jackson Academy under the school’s arrangement with Pendleton Security. He was a friendly, familiar face to the many students who passed through JA’s gates each day. The students called him Mr. Joseph. During the years he was at JA, he developed close friendships with students, faculty, and parents. He was a supporting, calming presence and was a beloved member at the JA community. He will always be remembered for his smile, his wave, and his loving heart.

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CLASS OF 2013 COLLEGE CHOICES BELMONT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON CONSERVATORY OF THE RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES

FLAGLER UNIVERSITY HENDRIX COLLEGE HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE MILLSAPS COLLEGE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

SPELMAN COLLEGE ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

Valedictorian: Sarah Criddle

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Salutatorian: Mollie Blair

Kevin Anthony University of Mississippi

Lucy Davis University of Mississippi

J.D. Maloney University of Mississippi

Brian Scott Rippee University of Mississippi

Graham Arinder Mississippi State University

Jesse Dongieux Conservatory of the Recording Arts and Sciences

John Manning Mississippi State University

Walker Robertson University of Mississippi

Catherine McIntyre University of Mississippi

Jay Shell University of Mississippi

Matthew McMullan University of Southern Mississippi

Matt Smith University of Mississippi

Weslea McWilliams University of Mississippi

Catherine Strauss University of Mississippi

Sarah Katherine Mills University of Mississippi

Elizabeth Strauss University of Mississippi

Landon Morris University of Mississippi

Sandi Sullivan Mississippi State University

Jack Nail University of Mississippi

Taylor Thomas Mississippi State University

Wilson Nalty University of Mississippi

Dustin Toigo Hinds Community College

Charlie Neely University of Mississippi

Taylor Treece University of Mississippi

Drew Newquist Mississippi State University

Ashley Varner University of Mississippi

Annie Owen University of Mississippi

Sarah Wade Millsaps College

Rebecca Parker University of Mississippi

Caroline Walker University of Mississippi

Elizabeth Parkes Millsaps College

Anne Overton Waller University of Mississippi

Mary Marie Pearson Mississippi State University

Colby Walter University of Mississippi

Bryan Pittman Millsaps College

Hannah Watson Mississippi State University

Emily Plunkett Mississippi State University

Jake Williams University of Mississippi

Bailey Pryor College of Charleston

Aiden Winford Mississippi College

Laura Ramsey University of Mississippi

Caroline Woodward University of Mississippi

A.J. Arnold Belmont University Daniel Ashford University of Alabama Barrett Baine Mississippi State University Chaney Baldwin Mississippi State University Jake Barfield Mississippi State University Kaitlyn Barfield Mississippi State University Julia Beacham University of Mississippi Bo Bickerstaff University of Mississippi Mollie Blair Mississippi College Meg Boyles Hendrix College Ansley Brennan University of Mississippi Annie Campbell Mississippi State University Carly Chinn University of Mississippi Jamaal Clayborn Mississippi State University Peyton Conn University of Mississippi Kaylee Craft Mississippi State University Sarah Criddle Vanderbilt University Zachary Dallaire Mississippi State University Forrest Davidson University of Mississippi

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De’Ja Evans University of Southern Mississippi Brent Ferguson University of Mississippi Katie Ferguson University of Mississippi Caroline Gordy University of Mississippi Nicholas Guy Hinds Community College Wade Higgins University of Mississippi Lil Hines University of Mississippi Boyce Holleman University of Mississippi Joe Howard University of Mississippi Nia Jackson Spelman College Megan Jameson Mississippi State University Hunter Johns Millsaps College Katherine Johnson University of Colorado Boulder Matt Jones Mississippi State University Natalie Jones Mississippi State University Annie Kilic Flagler University Angelia Kiplinger St. Mary’s University Jordain Lang University of Southern Mississippi Bradley Lewis University of Mississippi

Cooper Reid Mississippi State University Reagan Rhodes Mississippi State University

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CLASS OF 2014 COLLEGE CHOICES HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE MILLSAPS COLLEGE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

SAMFORD UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT-STATE

UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK TOUGALOO COLLEGE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

Valedictorian: Grace Golden

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY

Salutatorian: Ashley Gnam

Peyton Adams University of Mississippi

David Ford University of Mississippi

Hannah McCrory University of Mississippi

Hayden Speed University of Mississippi

Will Aiken Mississippi State University

Katie French University of Mississippi

Will McDowell Mississippi State University

Grant Stevens Hinds Community College

Palmer Barefield University of Mississippi

West Garraway University of Mississippi

Madi McNair University of Mississippi

Ally Thigpen University of Alabama

Reagan Bartley University of Mississippi

Ashley Gnam Vanderbilt University

Zack McWilliams Mississippi State University

Sam Thomas University of Mississippi

Sam Berry Mississippi State University

Grace Golden University of Alabama

Anderson Miskelly University of Mississippi

Hayden Tierney University of Mississippi

Alexis Brantley Southern Methodist University

Meg Gordon University of Mississippi

Eliza Neely University of Mississippi

Chase Tirman University of Alabama

Alex Brown University of Mississippi

Meliah Grant University of Mississippi

Blair Newcomb Darlington School

Ben Tribble University of Mississippi

Henry Brown Millsaps College

Andrew Hanebuth University of Alabama

Kelsey Oswalt University of Mississippi

Sarah Martin Tucker University of Mississippi

Will Brown Mississippi State University

Elizabeth Hannon University of Mississippi

Will Parrish Mississippi State University

Zack Tucker University of Mississippi

Blair Bush University of Alabama

Rebecca Hardee Mississippi State University

Mosam Patel Louisiana State University

Alison Turbeville University of Mississippi

Connor Carmody University of Mississippi

Carly Herrin University of Mississippi

Felicia Payne The College at Brockport-State University of New York

Thad Varner University of Mississippi

Austin Carroll University of Mississippi

Samantha Hill Mississippi State University

Mary-Morgan Coburn University of Mississippi

Taylor Hodge Tougaloo College

Bo Coleman University of Mississippi

Carter Holmes Mississippi State University

Robert Cragon University of Alabama

William Hontzas United States Air Force Academy

William Crasto University of Mississippi

Chris Hull Mississippi State University

Nic Davis Mississippi State University

Luke Kantor University of Mississippi

D.A. Elliott University of Mississippi

Daniel Kennedy University of Mississippi

Jasmine Epps University of Mississippi

Allison Douglas Manning University of Mississippi

Elliot Faler University of Mississippi

Duncan Maxwell Washington and Lee University

Walker Fletcher University of Mississippi

Chris McCoy Holmes Community College

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Asher Pickering University of Mississippi Avery Porch University of Baltimore Bracken Ray University of Mississippi Sam Rayburn University of Mississippi Peyton Richards University of Mississippi Ally Robinson University of Mississippi Paige Rogers University of Mississippi Morgan Scott University of Mississippi Emily Sigler University of Mississippi

Hayes Walker Mississippi State University Dannie Waller Samford University Madison Warman University of Mississippi Connor Weissinger Jones County Junior College Colin Welsh University of Georgia Lake Wilkinson University of Mississippi Trip Williams Millsaps College Denver Wilson University of Mississippi Alexa Zouboukos University of Mississippi

Alex Sinquefield University of Mississippi

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Congrats to the Kevin Anthony

Graham Arinder

A.J. Arnold

Daniel Ashford

Barrett Baine

Chaney Baldwin

Jake Barfield

Kaitlyn Barfield

Julia Beacham

Bo Bickerstaff

Mollie Blair

Meg Boyles

Ansley Brennan

Annie Campbell

Carly Chinn

Jamaal Clayborn

Peyton Conn

Kaylee Craft

Sarah Criddle

Zachary Dallaire

Forrest Davidson

Lucy Davis

Jesse Dongieux

De’Ja Evans

Brent Ferguson

Katie Ferguson

Caroline Gordy

Nicholas Guy

Wade Higgins

Lil Hines

Boyce Holleman

Joe Howard

Nia Jackson

Megan Jameson

Hunter Johns

Katherine Johnson

Matt Jones

Natalie Jones

Annie Kilic

Angelia Kiplinger

Jordain Lang

Bradley Lewis

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Graduates of 2013 J.D. Maloney

John Manning

Catherine McIntyre

Matthew McMullan

Weslea McWilliams Sarah Katherine Mills Landon Morris

Jack Nail

Wilson Nalty

Charlie Neely

Drew Newquist

Annie Owen

Rebecca Parker

Elizabeth Parkes

Mary Marie Pearson Bryan Pittman

Emily Plunkett

Bailey Pryor

Laura Ramsey

Cooper Reid

Reagan Rhodes

Brian Scott Rippee

Walker Robertson

Jay Shell

Matt Smith

Catherine Strauss

Elizabeth Strauss

Sandi Sullivan

Taylor Thomas

Dustin Toigo

Taylor Treece

Ashley Varner

Sarah Wade

Caroline Walker

Anne Overton Waller

Colby Walter

Hannah Watson

Jake Williams

Aiden Winford

Caroline Woodward

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Congrats to the Peyton Adams

Will Aiken

Palmer Barefield

Reagan Bartley

Sam Berry

Alexis Brantley

Henry Brown

Will Brown

Blair Bush

Connor Carmody

Austin Carroll

Mary-Morgan Coburn Bo Coleman

Robert Cragon

William Crasto

Nic Davis

D.A. Elliott

Jasmine Epps

Elliot Faler

Walker Fletcher

David Ford

Katie French

West Garraway

Ashley Gnam

Grace Golden

Meg Gordon

Meliah Grant

Andrew Hanebuth

Elizabeth Hannon

Rebecca Hardee

Carly Herrin

Samantha Hill

Taylor Hodge

Carter Holmes

William Hontzas

Chris Hull

Luke Kantor

Daniel Kennedy

Allison Douglas Manning Duncan Maxwell

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Alex Brown

Chris McCoy

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Graduates of 2014 Hannah McCrory

Will McDowell

Madi McNair

Zack McWilliams

Anderson Miskelly

Eliza Neely

Blair Newcomb

Kelsey Oswalt

Will Parrish

Mosam Patel

Felicia Payne

Asher Pickering

Avery Porch

Bracken Ray

Sam Rayburn

Peyton Richards

Ally Robinson

Paige Rogers

Morgan Scott

Emily Sigler

Alex Sinquefield

Hayden Speed

Grant Stevens

Ally Thigpen

Sam Thomas

Hayden Tierney

Chase Tirman

Ben Tribble

Sarah Martin Tucker Zack Tucker

Alison Turbeville

Thad Varner

Hayes Walker

Dannie Waller

Madison Warman

Connor Weissinger

Lake Wilkinson

Trip Williams

Denver Wilson

Alexa Zouboukos

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Colin Welsh

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JACKSON ACADEMY CELEBRATES GIVING 2013–14 GIFTS TO THE JACKSON ACADEMY ANNUAL FUND The Jackson Academy Annual Fund is the cornerstone of annual giving and is the most important fundraising priority at Jackson Academy. With the majority of the total dollars raised going toward the school’s operating budget, the Annual Fund is vital to providing the best educational experience for our students.

We are grateful for the opportunity to thank our generous Jackson Academy families and friends for making a great JA education even better. The donors listed showed their commitment to the school through gifts totaling more than $325,000 to the JA Annual Fund. Through their financial support, they have made an incredible difference for students and faculty today and in the future. We are deeply appreciative of their contributions.

The JA Annual Fund continues to offer the many extras for students and faculty above what tuition dollars can provide. At any given moment across the JA campus students are utilizing equipment and programs purchased through annual giving.

Throughout the school year the families and friends of Jackson Academy are extremely generous to so many areas of the school. Their support of JA is exhibited in both volunteerism and financial donations.

Gifts listed were received between June 1, 2013, and May 31, 2014.

GIFTS OF JA MEMBERSHIP In honor of their 2014 graduating senior, the following parents donated their Jackson Academy membership to the school. Each of the families received The Brown Family

Will 2014 The Cragon Family

Robert 2014

a rosewood desk clock with their family name and names of their JA graduates engraved on a silver nameplate. We wish to thank the following families:

The Kennedy Family

Andrew 2007

Matthew 2011

Daniel 2014

The Turbeville Family

Emily 2012

Alison 2014

The Tucker Family

Brittany 2008

Zach 2014

HONORARIUMS Mrs. Suzie Adcock Pam and Jon Turner Mrs. Kate Bowman Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and Max Mrs. Herschel Brickell Dr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Chestnut Georgia Brown Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and Max Mrs. Cecilia Busching Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and Max Susan Elliott Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and John Scott Jennifer Hall Beckie Moes 44

Peter Jernberg April Foster DeLeslie, Rob, Caroline, Avery, and

John Porch Jana and Lee Ragland Dr. and Mrs. Mike Robbins Jamie Wright Stancie Ley Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and John Scott Steve McCartney Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and John Scott John Scott Milam Mrs. John Milam

Colleen Roberts Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and John Scott Ronnie Rogers Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and John Scott Coach David Sykes Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and Max

and John Scott Chris Tucker Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and John Scott Audrey Wilkirson Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Milam and Max

Max Milam Mrs. John Milam

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JA ALUMNI GIVING 2013–14 So many Jackson Academy alumni have faithfully shown a deep commitment and affection for their school. In giving of their time and talents through volunteering across campus, our alumni share a great history of giving back. This same commitment is also showing in their financial support. We are indeed grateful for all our alumni who want to help ensure today’s students have the same great JA experience.

Class of 1982 Joel Brown Monty Clark Ginger Dinkins Parham Chuck Smith* Class of 1983 Ronnie Cockayne Reed Hubbard* John Murray Rob Porch Margaret Doty Scott Class of 1984 John Dinkins Melody Anderson McNair Class of 1985 Sam Scott Class of 1986 Mike Anderson* Phillip Bowman Dr. Eric Frohn Class of 1987 Tripp Arnold Bill Furr Dr. Bard Johnston Will Van Skiver* Ashley Edmonson Willson Class of 1988 Kyle Cutrer* Melissa McGriff Johnston NeNe Cockayne Rhodes Scott Rhodes Class of 1989 Doug Archer Stacy Bozarth Bates Frank Buchanan Claire Jacobs Bush Leigh Barnett Butler* Deborah Potter Copeland Denise Maness Furr 2014 JAAM

For the third year, JA alumni class representatives have joined together each fall in the gallery of the Performing Arts Center for two nights of phonathons. They enjoy reconnecting with friends and encourage their classmates to participate with a gift to the JA Annual Fund. We are so appreciative of the positive response from our alumni in giving back to their school. The alumni listed made a gift to the JA Annual Fund between June 1, 2013, and May 31, 2014.

Kerri Quayle Hawkins Rusty Hawkins Cynthia Burney Mahaffey Michelle Barlow Mims Jan Laws Nance Frances Ridgway Ray Dr. Meredith Montgomery Travelstead Class of 1990 Robert Hederman Jay Norris Scott Pedigo * Lee Seago Class of 1991 Dr. Edward Copeland Greg Johnston Suzanne Kinard Murray Class of 1992 Jamie Chustz* Stephen Clay Dodds Dehmer Suzanne Greer Guild Dr. Cameron Guild Jenny Jernberg Hughley Michael Johnson John Scarbrough Class of 1993 Greg Atwood Cable Frost* Jennifer Spring Johnston Christopher Mathison Jeanne Moak Scarbrough Ben Skipper Class of 1994 Tommy Barnette* Andy Cunningham Lindsay Hines Dehmer McKie Edmonson Candace Croswell Frost David Hendrick Wes Ingram Walker Jones

Clayton Kellum Richard Lee Dr. Calvin Thigpen Ginger Van Skiver Wallace Missy Ellis Wilson Class of 1995 Cliff Booth Dr. Stephen Greer Matt James Emily Brown Johnson Christie Evans Odgen* Amanda Bush Puckett Hastings Puckett Dr. Vanessa Lackey Sandifer Class of 1996 Glenn Breazeale Charles Copeland* Joey DuMontier Emily Lambert Greer Jill Tinnin Grogan Angie Stubblefield Haraway Tory Johnson Adam Jones Jeffrey Lohmeier Class of 1997 Cerissa Pitts Ashford* Claire Smith Belknap Holley Holbrook Cochran Breck Hines Mary Arnold Kelly Barton Lampton Walter Weems Class of 1998 Dr. Clayton Allen Maury Breazeale* Cole Eaton Dr. Jeff Gamblin Shannon Spencer Hahn Denton Hartlein Lyn Edwards Hines Foster Kennedy Jodie Low Lockhart 45

JA ALUMNI GIVING 2013–14 Elizabeth Moes Markle Logan B. Phillips III Rebecca Gough Ueltschey Michael Ueltschey

Meredith Abernathy Ross Jason Spell Cliff Stewart Keith Studdard

Class of 1999 Dr. Seth Christian Kelly McLennan Guyton Jacob Haralson* James Harris Jim Jacobs Chesley James Jenny Ruth Green Kennedy John Lauderdale Leanne Medlin Lewis Cathy Cadle Lowe Lee Owen Elizabeth Calhoon Quinn Lois Schonberger Drew Snyder Staci Henson Tyler Laurin Revere Wheaton

Class of 2001 Brian Barnett Anna Smith Haralson David McKinnon* Zach New Carolyn Hartlein Noblitt Ann Elizabeth Fowler Purcell Joseph Shayeb Allen Taheri Will Walker Jeannie Waller Zieren

Class of 2000 John Albriton Hank Allen Blake Bee Josh Evans Gray Fiser Laura Hirn Hartlein Hillary Taylor James Melissa Bush Liles Jonathan McCullough Dr. Seth Mosal Ryan Revere

Class of 2002 David Adcock A.J. Baker Cathy Brewer Cannada Ben Carlton Adam Clark* Dr. Trey Clark Lauren Collins Denley Mark Charles Escude’ Matthew Ferrell Jonathan Kemp Lainey Newton Kemp Caroline Murphree Roberson Meredith Monsour Schieffer Marianna Breazeale Shaw Kirk Sims Michael Wakefield Liz Studdard White

Dr. Kelly Jeanes Wilkinson Ben Williamson Class of 2003 Dr. Claire Brabec Dr. Jacob Graham Martha Grace Holifield Gray Kristen Ley Will Mosby* Laura Risher Nail Scott Noblitt Lindsey Phyfer Roberson Clay Sanders Will Smith Camille Allen Snyder Adam Thrash Eddie Wettach Class of 2004 Aaron Graham Class of 2005 David Barrett Martin Miller Genny Frascogna Phillips Dr. Laura Skelton Smith Class of 2006 Dr. Caleb Graham Class of 2008 Catherine Gibson Hannah McWilliams Lewis *Denotes class agents

GIFTS-IN-KIND 2013-2014 Mr. Phillip Bowman Specialty Metals Supply, Inc.

Stainless steel for concession stand renovation

Mr. Thomas Iupe TC’s Uniforms, Inc.

547 various K3 uniforms to Preschool

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Brown

34 paperback books to Lower School library

Mrs. Renee Johnson

Assorted toys to Preschool

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Carmody 50 assorted hardback and paperback books to the Lower School library

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Johnston 350 new paperback books to Lower School library

GIFTS-IN-KIND Mr. and Mrs. Eric Clark 35 new hardback and 70 new paperback books to the Lower School library

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lane

45 hardback books to Upper School library Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sigler

12 hardback books to Lower School library

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JACKSON ACADEMY ANNUAL FUND DONORS 2013–14 Founder’s Circle - $10,000 + Roger and Donna Bozarth Melanie and Theodore Costas Ergon Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. George R. Walker III

Honor Circle $5,000 + Dr. and Mrs. Gene Barrett Bobby and Sharon Graham Drs. Timothy and Nancye McCowan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hederman Mr. and Mrs. Don Noblitt Mr. and Mrs. John S. Stratton II The Wesley A. Caldwell Foundation Allison and Timothy Usey Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Willson

President’s Circle $2,500 + Rick and Ann Calhoon Mr. and Mrs. Don Clark Community Foundation of Greater Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Nelson H. Creath Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Myles C. Cross Cameron and Jenna Diket Mr. Jimmy Gathings Mark and Susan Hardee Mr. and Mrs. William R. James Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Johnston John and Hayley Lundy Mr. and Mrs. John L. McClintock Mr. Jim Payne Ben and Karlen Turbeville

Headmaster’s Circle $1,000 + Anonymous (2) Dr. and Mrs. Clifford C. Adams III Mr. and Mrs. George M. Ardelean Matthew and Tyler Armstrong Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Barksdale Omni Diversified Services C.B. and Michele Berry Drs. James and Patrise Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bertolet Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Bertolet Phillip and Audra Bowman Dr. and Mrs. Bill M. Brister Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Cheney Mrs. Holley Holbrook Cochran Dr. and Mrs. George E. Copeland III Drs. Jason and Barbara Craft Mr. and Mrs. Dodds M. Dehmer Mr. and Mrs. David E. Dyess 2014 JAAM

McKie and Jennifer Edmonson Steve and Deanna Funderburg Gertrude C. Ford Foundation Kathy and Nelson Gibson Dr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Greer Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grogan Mr. Robert and Dr. Price Halford Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hawks Robert and Amy Hederman Mr. Carl Herrin Rafe and Jennifer Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg Mr. Tory Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William F. Johnson Greg and Michelle Johnston Ed and Robin Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kling Johnny and Sharon Maloney Dr. and Mrs. Scott Markle Mrs. Thomas McCord Mr. and Mrs. John McIntyre Barry and Melody McNair Dr. and Mrs. Robert K. Mehrle Jr. J.P. and Trenton Milam Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Miller Kathy and Mike Morgan Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ogden Britton and Bryan Owen Dr. and Mrs. Joel G. Payne Dr. Thomas Payne and Dr. Cheryl Johnson Trevor and Cris Pickering Steve and Carol Pittman Quality Printing Mr. and Mrs. Percy F. Quinn Marsha and Ken Revere Bob and Naomi Ridgway Bill and Creed Ridgway Mr. and Mrs. Kent Ritchey Dr. and Mrs. Mike Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Ray Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. Sanderson Jr. Sam and Vicki Scott George and Mary Elizabeth Smith Dr. and Mrs. Steven E. Speights Calvin and Lee Ann Thigpen Dr. and Mrs. Curt G. Tribble Mr. and Mrs. Will Van Skiver Mrs. Eleanor Wettach Dr. and Mrs. Bradley E. Williams Ben and Melissa Williams Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. E. Williams Denny and Ann Zimmerman

Visionary Club $500 + Lynn and Leigh Allen Dr. and Mrs. Scott M. Berry Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Bracken George and Leigh Barnett Butler Mr. Mike Cotten Mr. and Mrs. Glen W. Dace II Mr. and Mrs. John C. Dinkins Mr. and Mrs. James Dorsey Mr. Aaron Graham Mrs. Barbara Hart Pete and Susan Hays Mr. and Mrs. Breck R. Hines Sr. JA Basketball Teams Mr. and Mrs. Matt James Mr. and Mrs. Stan Jones Dr. and Mrs. John L. Kennedy Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mark H. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy O’Mara Mr. and Mrs. Ben Skipper Mr. Stan Sullivan Dr. and Mrs. William P. Taylor Jody and Michelle Varner Frank and Patti Wade

Loyalty Club $250 + Brad and Angie Antici Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ballard Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Austin F. Barbour Sr. Stacy and Chris Bates Mr. Horace and Dr. Carolyn Brown Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bunch Mr. and Mrs. George W. Butler Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Cade Dr. and Mrs. Lane G. Clower Mrs. Betty M. Edwards Ricky and Sherri Eiland Linda Finch Maribeth and Teddy Gibson Dr. Joe and Kristal Golden Mr. Caleb Graham Dr. Jacob Graham Mr. and Mrs. Steve Greer Mr. Brad and Dr. Lee Ann Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Haralson Mr. James Harris Mr. and Mrs. Karl S. Harrison Thomas and Ellen Hontzas Lifei and Jun Ji Dr. and Mrs. Andy Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kelly Pete and Angela Kestenbaum Lash and Amanda Lacoste Mr. and Mrs. Kirk G. Ladner Mr. and Mrs. John McCormick 47

JACKSON ACADEMY ANNUAL FUND DONORS 2013–14 Mr. and Mrs. David McKinnon Mr. and Mrs. John D. McMichael Mrs. John W. McPherson Hugh and Reba McWilliams Tim and Beth McWilliams Mr. and Mrs. Matt Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Odom Scott and Elizabeth Pedigo Mary and Smiley Ratcliff David and Margaret Scott Mr. and Mrs. Lee Buchanan Seago Mr. Joseph Shayeb Bob and Mandi Stanley Drs. Ben and Laura Stronach Mrs. Suzie Tharpe Mr. Joel and Dr. Meredith Travelstead Mr. and Mrs. Jon C. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Watson Mr. and Mrs. Erskine Wells Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Whitwell

Century Club $100 + Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Adams Mrs. Suzanne Adcock Jim and Suzanne Almas Steve and Chelye Amis Stacy and Mike Anderson Bubba and Judy Arnold Dr. and Mrs. Peter B. Arnold Drs. Fred and Anna Asher Mr. A.J. Baker Bank of America Mr. and Mrs. Marty D. Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Gary Belyeu Mr. and Mrs. Kye Bethany Cliff and Elizabeth Booth Billie Ruth Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Dexter M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Steven Browning Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burnette Mr. and Mrs. William E. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Jon W. Carter Jim and Bonnie Chapman Mr. and Mrs. William G. Cheney Jr. Dr. Seth Christian Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Chunn Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Chustz Mrs. Lamar Chustz Mr. and Mrs. Jay S. Ciaccio Mr. and Mrs. Adam Clark Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Clay Ronnie and Ginger Cockayne Mrs. Marlene Cook Mr. and Mrs. Blythe B. Cragon Bob and Jan Cragon Mr. and Mrs. Dennis D. Craig 48

Clay and Deborah Crystal Mr. and Mrs. Sean M. Culhane Mr. Andy Cunningham Steve Davis Mr. and Mrs. Billy Deviney Joseph and Carla DuMontier Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Dye Mr. and Mrs. Larry Edwards Mr. and Mrs. David A. Elliott IV John and Gail England Mrs. Jilly Lang Escude’ Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fioretti Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fisher Mrs. Sarah D. Flanagan Adelaide and Les Fletcher Dr. Eric Frohn Dr. and Mrs. Jim Futral Mrs. F.W. Garraway Dr. and Mrs. Leland D. Gebhart III Girl Scout Troop #6178 Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Greenlee Dr. Allen R. Griffin Mrs. Carolyn Griffin Dr. and Mrs. Cameron S. Guild Dr. and Mrs. Louis B Guy Mrs. Shannon Spencer Hahn Mrs. Angie Stubblefield Haraway Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harmon Ms. Ann Harper Mr. and Mrs. David P. Harrison Dr. and Mrs. Glyn R. Hilbun Mr. and Mrs. Brad Hillman Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hirn Dr. and Mrs. Reed Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Holmes Mr. and Mrs. James G. House III Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Hudgins Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Ishee Jackson Academy Association Mr. and Mrs. Chesley James Michael E. Johnson Mr. Adam Jones Mrs. Anne Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kellum Mr. and Mrs. Foster Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. William Krapac Andrea and Mark Lackey Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lee Mr. Richard Lee Mrs. Stancie Ley Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Liles Sarah Love Mike and Jennifer Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Bill Manning Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Maples Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Mathison Mark and Beth McDowell

Mr. and Mrs. Mike McKay Will and Jamie McNamara Dr. and Mrs. Jason T. McNeese Jackie and Shani Meck Mrs. Gail Megason Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mehrle Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moak Jr. Mrs. Rebecca Moes Mr. Will Mosby Kathryn K. Murphey Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Nalty III Mr. and Mrs. Perry Nations Mr. Zach New Mrs. Stacy Palmer Ginger and Buddy Parham Mrs. Bernard Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Penick Mr. and Mrs. Logan Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Jack Porch Mr. and Mrs. Clay Purcell Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Ray Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Ray William and Martha Ray Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rhoden Renee Rice Riverside Roofing Materials, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robertson Dr. and Mrs. Joe Robinson Jonathan and Dara Rogers Mr. Chris and Dr. Kristie Rohman Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Rule Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Russell Dr. Vanessa Lackey Sandifer Mr. and Mrs. John T. Scarbrough Mrs. Meredith Monsour Schiefer Julie Scoville Barbara and Ed Sentell Craig and Paige Sessums Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Sims Mrs. Nell Smith Mr. and Mrs. William C. Spence III Mr. and Mrs. Art D. Spratlin Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Stacy Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Stringer Mr. and Mrs. David A. Sykes Mr. Allen Taheri Mr. and Mrs. Ron Taylor Christie and Mike Tierney Cliff and Laura Torrence Dr. and Mrs. Walt Towery Mrs. Staci Henson Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Tyson Thad and Kate Varner Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Wakefield Ben and Ginger Van Skiver Wallace Mrs. Margaret Wallender Walter Weems 2014 JAAM

JACKSON ACADEMY ANNUAL FUND DONORS 2013–14 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Welsh Mrs. Brittany Wettach Mr. and Mrs. J.L. White Mrs. Lynette Wier Mr. and Mrs. Jason Williams Dr. and Mrs. Billy Williams The Charles Witt Family Anita Womack Gary and Anita Wray Mrs. Jamie Wright

Anniversary Club $50 + Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Charlie R. Allen Dr. Clayton Allen Mr. Greg Atwood Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Aust Mrs. Lori Barfield Mr. David Barrett Mr. Blake Bee Dr. and Mrs. Charles Belknap Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Benner Mr. and Mrs. David J. Blanks Kate and David Bowman Glenn and Carter Breazeale Mr. Lenwood Brooks Mr. Joel Brown Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buchanan Mrs. Claire Jacobs Bush Mr. Edward and Dr. Sarah Carlisle Mr. Ben Carlton Dr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Chestnut Mrs. Cathy Chinn Mr. and Mrs. John E. Clark Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Monty Clark David and Myrna Cook Mrs. Lauren Collins Denley Mrs. Bobbie Downey Drake Creek, LLC Mr. Matthew Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. Gray Fiser Denise and Bill Furr Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Gamblin Mrs. Jill Tinnin Grogan Mrs. Mary Ellen Harris John and Louise Hartlein Dr. Gina E. Heath Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Hewes V Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Reed Hubbard Mr. Jim Jacobs Mrs. Emily Brown Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Brent Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Jones Jr. Mrs. Lainey Newton Kemp Mrs. Jenny Ruth Green Kennedy 2014 JAAM

Mrs. Jean King Mr. Frank Lankford Mr. John Lauderdale Mrs. Shirley Lewis Mrs. Jodie Low Lockhart Mrs. Cathy Cadle Lowe Todd and Elaine Mangum Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. McCartney Mr. and Mrs. L. V. McClellan Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. McConnell Jr. John and Charlotte McCormick Mrs. Patricia S. McEwen Mr. and Mrs. Mike McLendon Mr. and Mrs. Jon J. Mims Carla and Richard Moor Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Murphy Mrs. Beth Murray-Wilson Mrs. Barbara Neely Carolyn Nix Mr. Lee Owen Mrs. Jamie Pace Mr. Mickey Parker Mrs. Laura Phillips Mr. and Mrs. George Potter Linda and Gus Purviance Mr. Ryan Revere Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rhodes Mr. John and Dr. Sara Rippel Mr. Ronnie Rogers Mrs. Meredith Abernathy Ross Mr. and Mrs. James L. Royals III Mr. Anil Sharma and Mrs. Kamini Bhavsar Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Smith Mr. and Mrs. Drew Snyder Mr. Jason Spell Mr. and Mrs. David A. Sykes Stacy and Ginger Thomas Mrs. Beverly Tindall Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Tucker Mr. Will Walker Don and Yonnie Waller Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Waller Mrs. Liz Studdard White Dr. Kelly Jeanes Wilkinson Mrs. Audrey Wilkirson Mrs. Missy Ellis Wilson John and Patrice Worley

Scholar’s Club $25 + Anonymous (4) Mr. David Adcock Mr. John Albriton Mr. Hank Allen Doug and Lara Archer Mr. Brian Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Erik F. Bartlam

Dr. Claire Brabec Mr. and Mrs. Keith Branning Mr. and Mrs. Maury Breazeale Mr. and Mrs. Dick Burney John and Frances K. Bussey Brian L. Byrd Mrs. Cathy Brewer Cannada Mrs. Yolanda Cassola Dr. Dennis Conklin Mr. and Mrs. Gayland C. Cox Mrs. Polly Crosthwait Dr. and Mrs. Derek S. Dyess Mr. Cole Eaton Ms. Susan S. Elliott Mrs. Virginia A. England Spence and Ruth Fletcher Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Foster Mr. William C. Goss Mrs. Martha Grace Holifield Gray Mrs. Kelly McLennan Guyton Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hadley Mrs. Heather Harris Mr. and Mrs. Denton Hartlein Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. David J. Hendrick Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hughley Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Ingram Mrs. Susan Ingram JA Preschool Teachers Mr. and Mrs. Whit Johnson III JustGive Castlen T. King Gregory and Suzanne Laird Rev. and Mrs. Robert C. Lane Mrs. Leanne Medlin Lewis Kristen Ley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Lohmeier Mr. Martin Miller Mrs. Margaret Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Seth Mosal Mr. and Mrs. John Murray Laura and Davis Nail Mr. and Mrs. William E. Nance II Scott and Carolyn Hartlein Noblitt Mr. and Mrs. Jay Norris Nancy Morse Parkes Mr. and Mrs. James L. Pinkard Mr. and Mrs. Rob Puckett Mr. and Mrs. Lee L. Ragland Mrs. Caroline Murphree Roberson Mrs. Lindsey Phyfer Roberson Mr. Clay Sanders Miss Lois Schonberger Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shaw Mrs. Tina E. Shaw Will and Dr. Laura Skelton Smith 49

JACKSON ACADEMY ANNUAL FUND DONORS 2013–14 Miss Jan Sojourner Mr. Cliff Stewart Mr. Keith Studdard Richard and Brenda Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Sumrall Mrs. Susan Taylor Mr. Adam Thrash Mr. and Mrs. Chris Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ueltschey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wakefield Mrs. Haley Whatley Mrs. Laurin Revere Wheaton Mr. and Mrs. Gray G. Wiggers Jr. Mr. Ben Williamson Jon and Jeannie Waller Zieren

Thank you for your tremendous support!

GIFTS FROM OUR GRANDPARENTS 2013–14 Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Adams Adams Kennedy Baird Kennedy

Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Ball Avery Anderson Reese Anderson

Billie Ruth Brewer Madison Warman Drake Warman

David and Myrna Cook Emily Mangum Andrew Mangum

Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Allen Katie Carter Owen Carter

Clyde and Peggy Ballard Kendall Kirk John Sharp Kirk Heather Horner Abby Horner Price Horner

Col. and Mrs. Dick Burney Olivia Mahaffey Mason Mahaffey Clayton Mahaffey Fuller Mahaffey Tack Mahaffey

Mrs. Marlene Cook Luke New

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Belyeu Gavin Funderburg Jack Funderburg Dodie Funderburg

Rick and Ann Calhoon Chesley Quinn Anders Quinn Adella Quinn

Mr. and Mrs. Blythe B. Cragon Robert Cragon

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bertolet Anna Kate Bertolet

Mr. and Mrs. W. Garner Cheney Garner Cheney Gibson Cheney

Mr. and. Mrs. Frank Crosthwait Sandra England Virginia England

Mrs. Lamar Chustz Coleman Chustz Mary Lamar Chustz Clay Chustz Samuel Chustz Steven Chustz

Mrs. Polly Crosthwait Emma Lucas Anna Kate Lucas

Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Allen Candice Fielder Sara Wilson Fielder Meredith Fielder Stella Allen Lucy Allen Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Arnold Steele Dehmer Sydney Dehmer Dr. and Mrs. William Ashford Kaylee Ashford Jordan Ashford Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Aust Win Hooker Anna Margaret Hooker

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Kye and Loraine Bethany Caroline Campbell Gordon Campbell Roger and Donna Bozarth Jonathan Hontzas William Hontzas Ana Kelly Hontzas Anna Catherine Bates

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cotten Caroline Childress Elizabeth Childress Ford Childress

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Deviney Lexi Lomax London Lomax Leah-Marie Lomax 2014 JAAM

GIFTS FROM OUR GRANDPARENTS 2013–14 Mrs. Betty M. Edwards Elizabeth Edwards Smith Margaret Edwards Wadsworth Stephen Edwards Mrs. Linda Finch John Thomas Bruckner Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fisher Grady Fisher Sarah Fisher Mrs. Sarah D. Flanagan Matt Hinkle Josh Hinkle Adelaide and Les Fletcher Walker Fletcher Daniel Fletcher Blake Fletcher Dr. and Mrs. Jim Futral Madi McNair Banks McNair Coleman Chustz Mary Lamar Chustz Clay Chustz

Pete and Susan Hays Sydney Hays Sophie Hays Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hederman Avery Hederman Erin Hederman Michael Hederman Mrs. Debby Hendrick Avery Hendrick John David Hendrick Hunter Johns Mr. and Mrs. Carl Herrin Carly Herrin Dr. and Mrs. Glyn Roy Hilbun Eliza Lundy Anne Marie Lundy Mary Gibson Lundy Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Holmes Andrew Holmes Alex Holmes

Mrs. F.W. Garraway Katie Love Garraway Mary Hastings Garraway West Garraway

Tommy and Ellen Hontzas Jonathan Hontzas William Hontzas Ana Kelly Hontzas

Mr. and Mrs. James Gray Emily Buchanan Avery Buchanan

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ishee Austin Ishee Owen Ishee

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Greenlee Wilder Greenlee Ross Greenlee Michael Greenlee

Randy and Paula James William James Charlie James Harrison James Pruet James Perry James Taylor James

Becky and Steve Greer Sandon Guild Alex Guild Maddox Greer Pearson Greer Mrs. Carolyn Griffin Andrew Hanebuth Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grogan Will Skipper Jack Skipper Stone Skipper

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Dr. and Mrs. Andy Johnson Ann Cole Hammons Mr. and Mrs. William F. Johnson Will Johnson Mary Blair Johnson Andrew Kennedy Matthew Kennedy Daniel Kennedy

Mr. and Mrs. Brent Johnston Tori Johnston Gregory Johnston Harrison Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Jones, Jr. Samuel Long Sara Kate Long Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kelly Lauren Anne Smith Olivia Patricia Smith Ed and Robin Kennedy Adams Kennedy Baird Kennedy Kennedy Nations Merritt Nations Mr. and Mrs. William Krapac Megan Laird Will Laird Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lee Henry Lee Davis Lee Andrew Lee Mrs. Shirley Lewis Bradley Lewis Braden Lewis Trent and Tricia Lott Shields Armstrong Addison Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Steve Maness Wilson Furr Hartwell Furr Prentiss Furr Mr. and Mrs. Bill Manning Caroline Porch Avery Porch John Porch Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maples Andrew Harrison Jack Harrison Mr. and Mrs. L. V. McClellan Tyler McClellan Meredith McClellan

Mrs. Thomas McCord Rob Derivaux Beth Derivaux John and Corrine McCormick Avery Hederman Erin Hederman Michael Hederman John and Charlotte McCormick Hope Berry Mrs. Patricia S. McEwen Emily Plunkett Jackson Plunkett Mr. and Mrs. John McIntyre Taylor McIntyre Catherine McIntyre John McIntyre Caroline McIntyre Ridgely McIntyre Georgia Ann McPherson Georgia Gibson Hugh and Reba McWilliams Hannah McWilliams Zack McWilliams Mrs. Gail Megason Jack Jones Abby Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mehrle Pryor Mehrle Matthew Mehrle Anderson Mehrle Virginia Mehrle Mrs. Nora Milam Max Milam John Scott Milam Mr. and Mrs. Scott F. Miller Max Milam John Scott Milam Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moak John Moak Scarbrough Jacob Scarbrough Mrs. Kathryn K. Murphey Will Parrish

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GIFTS FROM OUR GRANDPARENTS 2013–14 Mr. and Mrs. Perry Nations Reagan Rhodes Sam Rhodes Kennedy Nations Merritt Nations Mrs. Carolyn Nix John Parker Clark Mr. and Mrs. James W. O’Mara Bryn Noble Liv Noble Douglas Noble Mrs. Bernard Patrick Michael Morgan Gage Morgan Mr. Jim Payne Caroline Nall Cate Nall Mr. and Mrs. Jack Porch Caroline Porch Avery Porch John Porch Mr. and Mrs. George Potter Julianna Copeland Elizabeth Copeland Mary and Smiley Ratcliff Tyler Winford Ashley Winford Trenton Winford Steven Winford Stephanie Ratcliff Spencer Ratcliff

Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Ray Michael Wakefield Lauren Wakefield Sarah Courter Adam Ray Alex Ray Anna Katherine Ray

Mrs. Julie Cockayne Scoville Alex Cockayne Jordan Cockayne Kendall Cockayne Reagan Rhodes Samantha Rhodes

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rhoden Lily Rhoden Sophie Rhoden Lola Rhoden

Mrs. Nell Smith Ellen Elliott Taylor Elliott Rob Elliott

Bob and Naomi Ridgway Anthony Ray Amanda Ray

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Smith Anna Kate Bertolet

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Ritchey Hollis Wondries Molly Wondries Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Roberts Allie Martin Dr. and Mrs. Joe Robinson Patrick Robinson Rhodes Robinson Rett Robinson Mr. and Mrs. James L. Royals Ella Rose Lutken Lucie Lutken Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sanderson Sophie Creath

Kathy and Wendell Stringer Isabell Partain Mr. and Mrs. Ron Taylor Emma Dye Margaret Dye Mrs. Suzie Tharpe Suzie Raines John Raines Mrs. Beverly Tindall Mary Peyton Barnette Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Tucker Ann Robin Tucker Mary Grace Tucker Clara Beth Tucker Sarah Martin Tucker

Mrs. Margaret C. Wallender Margaret Wright Martha Rose Wright Mrs. Lynette Wier Bennett Wier Caroline Wier Mr. and Mrs. Carl Welsh Victor Welsh Morgan Welsh Colin Welsh Ansley Brennan Blake Brennan Hadley Brennan Mrs. Eleanor Wettach Hannah Collums Emma Collums Mr. and Mrs. J.L. White Jack White Reed White Kate White Mrs. Anita Womack Emily Sigler Payton Wood Bailey Wood Mrs. Betty S. Wright Cole Phillips Reese Phillips

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Tyson Virginia Browning

JA ANNUAL FUND GRANDPARENT CHAIRS 2013–14

Jackson Academy Grandparent chairs for the 2013–14 Annual Fund campagin were Randy and Paula James.

Pictured left are Perry James, Paula James, Harrison James, Taylor James, Randy James, Charlie James, Pruet James, and William James.

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MEMORIAL GIFTS 2013–14 Mrs. Nancy Allgood (Mother of Wendy Cole, Grandmother of Patrick and Parker Cole) Maribeth, Teddy, Catherine, Mary Paxton, and Dalton Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg Mr. Andy Anderson (Father of Melody McNair and Mike Anderson and Grandfather of Kristen and Emily McNair and Avery and Reese Anderson) Chris and Stacy Bates Anna Catherine Bates and Ana

Kelly Hontzas Keith and Carol Branning Maribeth and Teddy Gibson Becky and Steve Greer Ray, Millie, Wade, and Carter Higgins Anne Keenan Rob, DeLeslie, Caroline, Avery, and

John Porch Jim Anderson Lynn and Charles Witt Dr. Bryan Baker (Father of Susan Cade) Becky and Steve Greer Peter and Pat Jernberg Mrs. Anna Bee (Mother of Alon Bee) Peter and Pat Jernberg Mrs. Lisa Berryhill (Mother of Bonnie Berryhill Tyrone, Jenny Berryhill, and Leslie Berryhill) Judy and Bubba Arnold Kim and Tripp Arnold Peter and Pat Jernberg Marsha and Ken Revere Ryan Revere and Laurin Revere Wheaton Tina, Blair, and Heather Shaw Scott Branning (Jackson Academy Alumnus and Coach, Son of Carol and Keith Branning) Elizabeth and Cliff Booth Katie and Jamie Chustz Andy Cunningham Lindsay and Dodds Dehmer Jennifer and McKie Edmonson Susan Elliott Katie and Wes Ingram Tory Johnson 2014 JAAM

Adam Jones Coach Stan Jones Walker Jones Kay Lane Richard Lee Amanda and Hastings Puckett Bruce Sumrall Lee Ann and Calvin Thigpen Mrs. Jean Bunch (Mother of Bill Bunch) Judy and Bubba Arnold and Family Chris, Stacy and Anna Catherine Bates Jonathan, William, and Ana Kelly Hontzas Lorraine and David Blount Maribeth, Teddy, Catherine, Mary

Paxton and Dalton Gibson Becky and Steve Greer Susan Ingram Peter and Pat Jernberg Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kling Stancie, Kristen, and Michelle Ley and Jennifer Ley Kirschler Tim, Beth, and Zack McWilliams and Hannah McWilliams Lewis Dennis Meador – Drake Creek, LLC Performing Arts Center Department – Andy Prince, Stacy Overstreet, Katie Shores, Nancy Cheney, and Stacy Bates Jan Sojourner Nancy and David Sykes Dr. and Mrs. Pat Taylor Patti and Frank Wade Mr. and Mrs. Don Waller and Family John, Patrice, Stephen, and Patrick Worley Mrs. Kathryn Burnet (Mother of Debbie Hrom) Keith and Carol Branning Mrs. Maria Cajoleas (Mother of Pete Cajoleas) Stacy Bates Jonathan, William, and Ana Kelly Hontzas Peter and Pat Jernberg Mrs. Peggy Catchings (Mother of Wendell and Royal Catchings) Judy and Bubba Arnold Tripp and Kim Arnold Josh, Steele, and Sydney Dehmer DeLeslie, Rob, Caroline, Avery, and

John Porch Linda and Gus Purviance Mrs. Ginger Chamblin (Mother of Beverly Chamblin Harmon and Claire Chamblin Holley) Maribeth and Teddy Gibson Becky and Steve Greer Anne Keenan, Kathy and Beth Mr. Jennings Bryan Coincon (Father of Michele Bunch) Rosilyn B. Adams Judy and Bubba Arnold Dee and Hilton Ball Carol and Keith Branning Maribeth and Teddy Gibson, Catherine, Mary Paxton, and Dalton Sammie Glorioso Becky and Steve Greer Susan Ingram Peter and Pat Jernberg Anne Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kling Jane and Larry Lee Stancie Ley Tim and Beth McWilliams Rob, DeLeslie, Caroline, Avery, and

John Porch Brenda Sullivan Nancy and David Sykes Pat and Sherrye Taylor Patti and Frank Wade, Rachel and Sarah John, Patrice, Stephen, and Patrick Worley Mr. and Mrs. Jennings B. Coincon (Parents of Michele Bunch) William G. and Michele C. Bunch Mr. James Joseph Cole, II (Father of Jay Cole, Grandfather of Patrick and Parker Cole) The Larry Stacy Family Mr. Orman McCoy Cox (Father of Gayland Cox) Carol and Keith Branning Sandra and David Dyess Anne Keenan, Kathy and Beth Mrs. Barbara Nations Mr. Billy Dean (Father of Carolyn King) JA Preschool Staff

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MEMORIAL GIFTS 2013–14 Mrs. Sue Denny (Mother of Billy Denny, Grandmother of Will and Matt Denny) The Larry Stacy Family Mrs. Eloise S. Dixon (Mother of Bettie Knight) Lynn and Charles Witt Reverend William T. Dixon (Father of Dr. Bettie Knight) Lynn and Charles Witt Mr. Sim Dulaney, Jr. (Father of Sim Dulaney) Peter and Pat Jernberg Michael Thomas Engle Larry and Honey May Lynn and Charles Witt Mrs. Lucy Fisher (Mother of Catherine Hames) Peter and Pat Jernberg Mr. Bubber Fletcher (Husband of Sarah Fletcher) Peter and Pat Jernberg Mr. Charles Garner (Father of Andrea Lackey) Maribeth and Teddy Gibson Becky and Steve Greer Tim and Beth McWilliams Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg Patti and Frank Wade Mrs. Jane Gibbons (Former JA Teacher and Mother of Amanda Glover and Elizabeth Thompson) Mary Ellen Harris Gip Gibson Lynn and Charles Witt Mr. Joe Golden (Father of Joe Golden) DeLeslie, Rob, Caroline, Avery,

and John Porch Mrs. Elva Potts Gooch (Mother of Mrs. Frazier Ward) Becky and Steve Greer Bill and Jean King Mrs. Linda Goza (Mother of Laura Kutcher) 54

Sandra and David Dyess Maribeth and Teddy Gibson, Catherine, Mary Paxton, and Dalton Peter and Pat Jernberg Anne Keenan

Millie, Ray, Carter, and Wade Higgins Susan Ingram JA Preschool Staff Peter and Pat Jernberg George and Whit Johnson Tim and Beth McWilliams

Dr. Brooks Griffin (Husband of Mrs. Cathy Griffin, Father of Lacey Griffin Fondren) Anne Keenan Lynn and Charles Witt

Mr. Bobby Kendrick (Father of Memory Gideon) Chris and Stacy Bates Ana Kelly Hontzas

Mrs. Bonnie Carter Hamilton (Mother of Ray Higgins) Chris and Stacy Bates, and Anna Catherine Jonathan, William and Ana Kelly Hontzas Anne Keenan Mr. “Boots” Harpole (Father of Lorraine Blount) Keith and Carol Branning Maribeth and Teddy Gibson, Catherine, Mary Paxton, and Dalton Becky and Steve Greer Jackson Academy Association JA Second Grade Class Peter and Pat Jernberg

Mr. George Ladner (Father of Kirk Ladner) Mr. and Mrs. John Worley Mr. C.D. Lamar (Grandfather of Matt Morgan) Peter and Pat Jernberg Dr. Charles Laney (Husband of Mrs. Suzan Laney) Becky and Steve Greer Peter and Pat Jernberg Anne Keenan Lynn and Charles Witt Mrs. Shirley Lewis (Mother of Brad Lewis, Grandmother of Bradley and Braden Lewis) Ray, Millie, Carter, and Wade Higgins

Mr. Bob Haygood (Father of Janice Guckert) Nancy and David Sykes

Manoj Maisuria (Father of Purav Maisuria) JA Varsity Football Team

Marie Hailey Henry (Mother of Chan Henry) Lynn and Charles Witt

Mrs. Jo Anne Marquis (Mother of Beth McWilliams, Grandmother of Hannah McWilliams and Zack McWilliams) Patti and Frank Wade

Mrs. Shirley Hines (Mother of Scott Hines, Kirk Hines, Todd Hines, and Claire Phillips) Peter and Pat Jernberg Lynn and Charles Witt Niki Hontzas (Great Aunt of Jonathan William and Ana Kelly Hontzas) Chris, Stacy, and Anna Catherine Bates Jonathan, William, and Ana Kelly Hontzas Mrs. Fran Jones (Mother of David Jones and Former JA Preschool Teacher) Judy and Bubba Arnold and Family

Precious Martin (Father of P.J., Daniel, and Martin) Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kling DeLeslie and Rob Porch Dr. and Mrs. Pat Taylor Yonnie and Don Waller Pauline May Lynn and Charles Witt Mrs. Susan Mayfield (Mother of Will, Nick, and Alex Mayfield) Judy and Bubba Arnold Becky and Steve Greer 2014 JAAM

MEMORIAL GIFTS 2013–14 Susan Ingram Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg Linda and Gus Purviance Marsha and Ken Revere Barbara and Ed Sentell Mr. John S. Milam (Father of J.P. Milam) Mrs. John Milam

Mrs. Sara Ridgway (Mother of Bob Ridgway and Richard Ridgway) Becky and Steve Greer Chris and Stacy Bates and Anna Catherine Jonathan, William, and Ana Kelly Hontzas Peter and Pat Jernberg Anne Keenan

Mrs. Ruth Mills (Mother of Bob Mills, Grandmother of Spencer, David, Sarah Katherine, and Blake Mills) Chris and Stacy Bates and Anna Catherine Jonathan, William and Ana Kelly Hontzas

John Russel (Jackson Academy Alumnus 2001) Bobbie Downey Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg Marsha and Ken Revere Ryan Revere Laurin Revere Wheaton

Virginia Morris (Former JA Teacher) Susan Taylor

Chris Sekul (Jackson Academy Alumnus 1994) Barbara Neely

Mr. Charlie Nicholson (Father of Susan Weems) Becky and Steve Greer Peter and Pat Jernberg

Mr. Hollis Shoemaker (Father of Scott Shoemaker) Peter and Pat Jernberg

Mary Virginia Norwood (Mother of Mac Norwood, Grandmother of McLeod and Peyton Norwood) Nancy and David Sykes Mrs. Cree Parker (Grandmother of Parker Harris) Peter and Pat Jernberg Rob, DeLeslie, Caroline, Avery, and

John Porch Dr. Bernard Patrick (Father of Kathy Morgan, Grandfather of Michael and Gage Morgan) Maribeth, Teddy, and Dalton Gibson Pat and Peter Jernberg Anne Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Tim McWilliams DeLeslie and Rob Porch Dr. and Mrs. Pat Taylor Patrice and John Worley Parker Phillips Lynn and Charles Witt Mr. Ben Puckett (Father of Richard Puckett) Becky and Steve Greer Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg 2014 JAAM

Lem Smith (Father of Betsy Smith Bailey) Lynn and Charles Witt Mary Sprayberry (Former Jackson Academy Teacher) Mary Ellen Harris Mr. Raymond Stevens (Husband of Nancy Stevens, Father of Ray Edward and Drury Stevens) Chris and Stacy Bates and Anna Catherine Maribeth and Teddy Gibson William and Ana Kelly Hontzas Peter and Pat Jernberg John and Hayley Lundy Mrs. Thelma “Pinky” Stockstill (Mother of Kandy Sims) Teddy, Maribeth, Catherine, Mary

Paxton, and Dalton Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Ray Higgins Jackson Academy Association Peter and Pat Jernberg The Whit Johnson Family The Larry Stacy Family

Mr. Lou Sulcer (Father of Christy Winford, Grandfather of Britton and Aiden Winford) Becky and Steve Greer Mrs. Edna Nall Taylor (Mother of Pat Taylor) Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wilson Mr. James “Buddy” Terry (Father of Sheila Keyes, Grandfather of Krysten and Adam Keyes) Chris and Stacy Bates Carol and Keith Branning Sandra and David Dyess Maribeth, Teddy, Catherine, Mary

Paxton, and Dalton Gibson Becky and Steve Greer Jackson Academy Association Pat and Peter Jernberg Anne Keenan Jane and Larry Lee Sarah Love Mr. and Mrs. John Lundy Beth and Tim McWilliams Nancy and David Sykes Sherrye and Pat Taylor Patti and Frank Wade Patrice and John Worley Mrs. Suellen Ward (Mother of Locke Ward) Chris and Stacy Bates Mr. and Mrs. Larry Edwards Anne Keenan Mr. Doyle Warrington (Stepfather of Cerissa Ashford and Natalie Parks) Chris and Stacy Bates Becky and Steve Greer Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg Sylvia Webber (Mother of Brad Stringer, Grandmother of Brady, Olivia, and Rett Stringer) Teddy, Maribeth, and Dalton Gibson Becky and Steve Greer Peter and Pat Jernberg Evelyn Weems (Mother of Walter Weems) Peter and Pat Jernberg

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MEMORIAL GIFTS 2013–14 Mr. Ed Wettach (Father of Eddie Wettach and Webb Collums, Grandfather of Hannah and Emma Collums) Anonymous Anonymous Mrs. Suzie Adcock Mike and Stacy Anderson Judy and Bubba Arnold Dee and Hilton Ball Chris and Stacy Bates Keith and Carol Branning Bill and Michele Bunch Bronwyn Burford Bobbi Downey Alan and Carlotta Collums Jerry and Vicki Collums Becky Davant Craig and Jen Forbes Maribeth and Teddy Gibson Becky and Steve Greer Chip Hardy Debra Hastings Mrs. Jan Hederman Susan Ingram Jackson Academy Association JA Preschool Faculty

The JA Tech Department Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg George and Whit Johnson Anne Keenan Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Kling Sarah Love Shae Lowery Marty and Bill May Mr. Paul McNeill Beth Murray-Wilson Barbara Nations DeLeslie and Rob Porch Cliff Powers Linda and Gus Purviance Jim and Debbie Pyle Barbara and Ed Sentell Nancy and David Sykes Carol Tatum Dr. and Mrs. Pat Taylor Patti and Frank Wade John and Patrice Worley Mrs. Kate Wiggers (Mother of Gray Wiggers, Grandmother of Morgan Wiggers and Jane Gray Bledsoe) Peter and Pat Jernberg

Mr. Walter Roy Wilder (Father of Tricia Weissinger and Mary Kay Catchings) Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg George and Whit Johnson Dr. John Wofford (Uncle of Sarah Love) Peter and Pat Jernberg Mr. Ben Yandell (Father of Jane Nalty, Grandfather of R.J, Ben and Wilson Nalty) Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jernberg Mrs. Mary Margaret Yeager (Mother of LeeAnn Kantor and Mary Kathryn McKell, Step Mother of Amy Smith, Grandmother of Luke and Kyle Kantor) Stacy and Chris Bates and William Hontzas Denise and Bill Furr Maribeth and Teddy Gibson Jackson Academy Class of 1989 Anne Keenan

THE SARAH, DAVID, AND JOY HOWIE Teacher Appreciation Award

The Sarah, David, and Joy Howie Teacher Appreciation Award was established in 2001 to honor Jackson Academy’s outstanding faculty and annual valedictorian.

A monetary award is given to the valedictorian, who is then asked to select three teachers who made an impact on his or her life while at Jackson Academy. The teachers are given a monetary stipend as well.

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From the left are David Howie, Dianna Howie, Ray Higgins, Steve McCartney, Grace Golden, 2014 Valedictorian, Gloria Hirn, and Homer Lee Howie.

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JACKSON ACADEMY CELEBRATES ALUMNI ART GIVING SHOW 2013–14 2013

Alumni Art Show Jackson Academy brought back the alumni art show.

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CLASS OF 2003 10-YEAR REUNION

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Jackson Academy’s Class of 2003 recently celebrated its 10year reunion. Alumni attended festivities Friday night for a tailgate party before the game, a JA tour and lunch on Saturday, and a party at Thimblepress that night.

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The graduating Class of 1993 was honored recently at a 20-year reunion. All alumni were invited back to campus for a pre-game tailgate party. On Saturday night, the class members gathered at Shapley’s.

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CLASS OF 1993 20-YEAR REUNION

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 NEWS OF ALUMNI News items have been compiled from email, newspaper articles, and class notes posted on the website prior to May 1, 2014. Every attempt was made to ensure accuracy within this newsletter. Please notify Becky Greer at bgreer@jacksonacademy.org. of errors or omissions and accept our most sincere apologies.

CLASS OF 1982

Kathy Cockayne Sheffield is JA’s nurse and eighth grade science teacher. She has a B.S.N. from Vanderbilt University. She and Richard have a daughter Anna Claire in JA’s fifth grade. Son Nelson finished his first year at Holmes in Ridgeland, Cody finished his junior year at MSU, and Lindsay started her residency in June at UMMC.

CLASS OF 1983 Allen Cain lives in England where he is with Johnson Controls.

CLASS OF 1984 Don Barnes is the marketing director at PEAK Solutions and also owns AMP, Amazing Mobile Parties. PEAK is IT support, web design, custom software, and crisis recovery (dbarnes@peaktsp.com).

AMP provides music for weddings, dances, corporate gatherings, and private parties (www.amp-ms.com).

He and Stephanie live in Brandon.

Bruce Coleman is the assistant director for internal communication at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He has been the sole editor of CenterView, the twice-monthly publication of UMMC. He is the author of a book, True Stars of the Major Leagues, now in the library at the National 60

Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. It was published in 1998.

Luke Lampton has won a company-wide recognition from Hospice Compassus for his leadership in raising the quality of hospice care in the McComb area. Luke is chief of staff and medical director of Beacham Memorial Hospital in McComb, and is also medical director of the Hospice Compassus program there. He is also chairman of the State Board of Health and editor of the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association.

He operates a family medicine practice in Magnolia. Luke also serves as a clinical associate professor at Tulane Medical School in Family and Community Medicine and is a clinical professor at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was recently named the 2013 MAFP Family Physician of the Year.

Karen Murray Tines is the business manager for USRA, Universities Space Research Association. USRA, Huntsville, Ala., is an independent, nonprofit research corporation where the combined efforts of in-house talent and university-based expertise merge to advance space science and technology.

CLASS OF 1985 Bubba and JoBeth Crespino Avdoyan live in Madison with daughter Addison. JoBeth is a travel agent with McGehee Cruise & Vacation, Inc. Harriet Griffits Cooke is a licensed professional engineer in North Carolina and has over 20 years of engineering experience.

Mark and Michele Williams Waters live in Newnan, Ga., with their two sons. Michele is with Delta Air Lines.

CLASS OF 1986 David Clayton is a project manager with Independent Roofing Systems in Jackson.

CLASS OF 1987 Kim Murray Sewell is the Catechesis Coordinator for St. Andrews Episcopal Church. This includes religious education for children from preschool through the sixth grade. Her husband, John, is the Director of Communications and Marketing at Millsaps College.

Will Van Skiver and his wife Desi have a son Reese, who is a fifth grader at JA. Will is now in his 19th year as a financial advisor and is co-owner of Van Skiver Financial Services, LLC, in Jackson.

Martin Willoughby is a principal with Butler Snow Advisory Services, and he leads the firm’s talent development division. He is an accomplished public speaker and author, routinely contributing columns to business and technology publications, including the Mississippi Business Journal and Pointe Innovation. He, Nicole, and their children live in Germantown, Tenn.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 CLASS OF 1988 Laurie and Kyle Cutrer have a daughter, Kylee Grace, in third grade at JA. Kyle is the owner of CutRite Landscape. Cut-Rite Landscape Maintenance is located in Brandon and just celebrated its 15-year anniversary. Laurie is a sales manager with Signmark.

Walter Woodrick is a certified financial planner in Panama City, Fla. He is the author of two books, Finances, Family and Faith-An Understanding Guide to Life’s Priorities and Seven Steps to Serious Money.

CLASS OF 1989 Chris and Stacy Bozarth Bates are in Jackson. Son, Jonathan Hontzas `09, is graduating from nursing school and starts the master’s program in nursing after graduation at UMMC. He is engaged to marry Heather Waldrop on November 22, 2014.

William Hontzas `14 was president of JA’s student body and will attend the Air Force Academy after graduation in May. Ana Kelly is finishing sixth grade at JA. Elizabeth Smith Chapin was an exhibitor in JA’s 2014 Alumni Art Show. She lives and paints in Austin, Texas, where she is represented by Wally Workman Gallery.

Jason and Alicia Maley Lawrence live in Brandon with their children Maley and Ann. Alicia and her brother, Tres, work in the family business, Maley Swim School.

Dr. Chris Lockwood is the chief scientific officer with 4Life Research, LLC. He and his family live in Sandy, Utah. Chris is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts and innovators in sports and physique -augumenting nutrition. He earned his doctorate in exercise physiology and his master’s in exercise and sports science, and has authored, co-authored, and peer reviewed 2014 JAAM

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Chris is a sought after expert on protein and protein hydrolysates and their respective physiological effects within humans.

Elizabeth Rowland is with Gant, Croft, & Associates in Scottsboro, Ala. Wade Williams is with Legacy Title and Land Services, LLC. The company handles real estate transactions, oil and gas titles, title insurance, and abstracts.

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Shane and Stacy Melton Huff welcomed home Sarah Ann, born October 25, 2008 in Suixi, China. Big brother and sister, Will and Jenny, also traveled to China to get Sarah on November 4, 2013.

Case and Stacey Stockwell Irwin live in Madison with three sons.

Stacy teaches at Hinds Community College and is working on a doctorate at MSU.

Dr. Alan Jones, UMMC professor of emergency medicine, has been named chair of the department of emergency medicine. He and Reagan have two children at JA. Ben is a first grader, and Blake is a third grader.

Matt and Michelle Yarborough live in Mars Hill, N.C., with their six children Kirkpatrick, Andrew, Benjamin, Brooke, Katherine and Hannah.

Per Nilsson is the women’s tennis coach at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.

Cameron and Suzanne Greer Guild live in Ridgeland with their two children, Sandon and Alex. Cameron is an interventional cardiologist at UMMC. Suzanne was an exhibitor in JA’s 2014 Alumni Art Show.

Currently, Suzanne is enjoying the process of constructing mixed media abstracts. Suzanne’s works are displayed in both corporate and private collections. Facebook: Suzanne Guild Art

Christian and Kelly Murphree Nye opened a company called Nye’s Cream Sandwiches in 2010. They make hand-crafted ice cream sandwiches in Wilmington, N.C. They recently entered the Martha Stewart American Made contest. nyescreamsandwiches.com

CLASS OF 1991 Jonathan Breazeale received a bachelor’s from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a master’s at Millsaps College, and a doctorate from Texas A & M. He is assistant professor of finance at Sam Houston State University. He and Jennifer live in the Woodlands, Texas, with their three children Paul, Thomas, and Lydia.

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Bryan and Elizabeth Ross Hadley live in Round Rock, Texas, with their children Hudson, Bennett, and Caroline. Elizabeth is an attorney with Averitt & Associates in Austin. She is in general counsel and government affairs/lobbying.

Elizabeth was a finalist for the “Austin Under 40” awards in the legal category for 2014.

Brett and Christi Matens have three children Macy Caroline, McCord, and McClain. Brett is the chief operating officer for St. David’s South Austin Medical Center. Brett started a church in Austin, Texas, and is currently adopting a fourth child internationally from Uganda.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 He has competed in multiple triathlons, half marathons, and century bicycle events. Brett was named a finalist in the healthcare category for the “Austin Under 40” in 2014.

Ashley Belew is a financial rep for Modern Woodmen. She has spent the last 17 years as a non-profit fundraiser. She has four children at JA: Elizabeth, Anna Carlisle, Webb, and Livvie.

Beth Vickers married Chris Pace on February 22, 2014.

Robin and Greg Atwood live in Madison with children Will and Hayes. Greg is with Shelter Insurance.

Brad Ball is a pediatric oncologist at the Rocky Mountain Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Hospital for Children. He and Mandy have two daughters, Carter and Claire.

Ken and Mary Ball live in Jackson with their four children, Samuel, Stephens, Betsy, and Lanah. Ken has been appointed vice chief of staff at UMMC where he is a hospitalist.

Brian Ramsey is in real estate property management and home building for The Ramsey Companies.

He was also elected as Alderman, Ward 4, for the City of Ridgeland.

He married Alaena Goodlett on May 17, 2014.

Stacy Brown Sykes has a bachelor’s in communications/public relations from Mississippi College. She and her husband have two children, Kayleigh and Taylor. Stacy is the territory remarketing manager for Mid South Auto Auction.

Jenny Bourn Woodruff is the pubic relations director for the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership.

CLASS OF 1993 Jeffrey Allison works for Sangart, a start-up biopharma company in San Diego.

Paul Boackle graduated from Millsaps College in 1997 with a bachelor’s in biology. Then he obtained an R.N. and B.S.N. from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing and the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine. He is in the Mississippi Air National Guard as a Flight Nurse, 183 AES. Paul and Shayne have two sons, Andrew and Joseph.

Paul says he is honored to serve the ill and injured in Mississippi as well as the military Wounded Warriors across the World.

University. He is the owner/ certified financial planner at Branning Wealth Management, LLC. He is also the co-founder of the Modern Retirement Theory, LLC. Jason and Mary Kelly have three children, Meg, Charlie, and Benjamin. In April 2014 Jason was named to the College Savings Board of Mississippi. He was appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to represent the 2nd Congressional District.

Melanie and Brett Brocato live in Simpsonville, S.C., where Brett is lead NC Programmer at GE Power Generation. Melanie is a certified prosthetist/orthotist. Twins Lucas and Nora are two.

Cori Brown Cater has a bachelor’s in communication with emphasis in public relations from MSU and a master’s in mental health counseling and psychology from Troy University.

She and Doug have a son, Travis, born January 4, 2013.

Doug and Holly Hughes Crawford live in Thibodaux, La, with daughters Ella and Faith. Doug is a pilot with Briston Helicopters.

Jay Ammons is a staff appraiser for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. He and Jenifer have two sons, Weston and Warren Willis.

Elizabeth Arnold owns the Sweet Magnolia Bakery on Lakeland Drive.

Her business includes cupckes, casseroles, and catering. Elizabeth has a bachelor’s degree in family studies from Samford University and a master’s degree in education from the University of Montevallo.

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Jason Branning has a bachelor’s in English from Mississippi College and a financial planning certification from Florida State

Wade Edwards is the CFO at Dunn Construction Company.

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Keena Harrison Frazier has a bachelor’s degree of professional accountancy from MSU and master’s of accountancy from Millsaps College. She currently works for EastGroup Properties as the Director of Leasing Statistics. She is married to Brian Frazier who is chief pilot at MMI Hotel Group.

They have a son, Tyler Jones, who is a sophomore at Madison Central High School. Keena and her son both are certified to scuba dive, and they enjoy kayaking and camping. She and her husband own two small airplanes and enjoy flying for fun on the weekends.

Cable Frost is an attorney with Baker Donelson. He and Candace `94 have two children at JA, Matthew and Kate.

Brett and Tress Temple Gardner have twin sons, Peyton and Van Carlton. Tress works at Dogwood Vision Care as an optometric tech and assistant manager.

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Renee Rodriguez Guest is the owner of Baby Face Design.

She and Tal live in Brandon and have two children, Mary Bratton and Beau.

Her degree is in journalism and public relations from Ole Miss.

Steven`92 and Terri Smith Hederman live in Jackson with sons Steven and Drew. She enjoys cooking and keeping up with a four- and a three-year old.

Kimberly Nelson Hill has three boys under the ages of five: Hayden, Oliver, and Graham. She founded her own consulting firm as a lobbyist in the energy and technology sector. She and her husband Graham live in Arlington, Virginia. Previously she worked for Senator Thad Cockran and has traveled to seven different countries.

Kimberly has also co-founded a D.C.- based professional networking group for working mothers.

Whit and Shelley Foshee Hughes have three children, Phillip, Pax, and Presley. They live in Madison.

Shelley now spends her time carpooling after retiring from event planning, sports marketing and hospitality, and design and marketing.

Michael and Jennifer Lee Lowe live in Madison with children Michael and Mary Elise. Mike is a physical therapist and Jennifer works part-time as an occupational therapist at Mississippi School for the Blind and Mississippi School for the Deaf.

Melinda Lucas Peevy is an attorney (securities litigation) at Maynard, Cooper, and Gale in Birmingham.

She and Jason have two sons, Luke and Andrew.

Andy Phillips works at Tyco Integrated Security as a commercial account executive. He designs and sells commercial fire, access control, camera, and burglar alarm systems.

Andy and Melissa have a 10-year old daughter, Morgan.

Ryan and Emily Porter live in Murfreesboro, Tenn., with their three children, Margaret Claire, William Hutton, and Meredith Irene. Ryan is head baseball coach, science, and Bible teacher at Evangelical Christian School. He recently won his third state baseball championship in five years.

Eric and Mandy Rowland Quiram live in Nashville. Mandy has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Virginia and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is currently not working as a PRN Sports Medicine PT at Vanderbilt due to a new baby. Their daughters are Lorelei and Hazel, both through adoption. Mandy is a part-time tutor in math and science for the ACT/SAT through the Carraway Center.

Zach and Amy Russel Scruggs have three children, Jackson, Augusta, and Ellie. They live in Florida. Amy has a bachelor’s in English, with a minor in French, and a M.E. in curriculum and instruction from Ole Miss.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 Paige Fortenberry Smith has a master’s degree in elementary education from Mississippi College.

She teaches fifth grade at Brandon Elementary. Paige and Jason have two children, Kas and Jackson.

Shelley Low Spaulding is an intellectual property lawyer with Hunton & Williams in Richmond, Va. She and Brandon have two children, Carter and Betsy.

Kayleigh and Sarah Faith. Jeanette is a certified occupational therapy assistant, and Ken is a physician.

John Zimmerman is a senior research and development engineer at Lake Region Medical in Minnestrista, Minn.

He comes up with new designs and processes to manufacture medical devices for minimally invasive procedures.

He and Stacy have three children, Trevor, Sarah, and Michael. John still loves to fish. He has caught a 29 lb. salmon in Lake Ontario and an 10 lb. northern pike in Trout Lake.

CLASS OF 1994 Brian and Kristen Hosemann Twomey live in Dallas with Grace and Nora. Kristen enjoys being a mom and has started a small catering/event planning business, Kristen Twomey Catering.

Melanie and Locke Ward welcomed a son, Alden Peets, on January 17, 2014. They live in Jackson with a daughter, Mary Pender. Locke is in real estate.

Kristi Patrick Williams is a nurse at the Empire Surgery Center. She and Josh live in Bakersfield, Calif., with their children, Claire and Carson.

Keith and Page Hickman Wilson live in Ridgeland. They have a son, Patton, and a daughter, Weatherly.

Page teaches first grade at MRA.

Erin Hayne Ferreira and her husband Nuno have a furniture/ product design company in Jackson, called NunoErin. Contact her at erin@nunoerin.com Paige Porter Fischer is editor at large for Sunset magazine, a magazine about life, food, and travel on the West Coast. Sunset is a division of Time Warner. She is still a contributing editor with Better Homes & Gardens. Paige has two daughters with her husband Greg, an advertising executive. They live in the heart of San Francisco outside of the Golden Gate Park.

Her job affords the luxury of seeing the best beaches, mountains, and valleys of the West Coast, and she is also fortunate that Cate and Reese are at ages where they can tag along for a lot of her photo shoots and stories.

Wes and Katie Walsh Ingram have moved to Hattiesburg where Wes is the pastor of family and youth at Parkway Heights Methodist Church. They have two daughters.

Ken and Jeanette Burke Yung live in Brandon with their daughters, 64

Richard Lee married Lindy Castle on June 28, 2014. Both work at Trustmark Bank where Lindy is in charge of publicity and Richard is a portfolio manager.

John and Katie Shook Thompson and son, Wasson, welcomed twins MK and Madison in 2013. They live in Starkville.

CLASS OF 1995 Guy Boyll is a senior vice president at BankPlus in the Jackson Banking Center. He returned to BankPlus after overseeing the operations of Highland Village in Jackson since 2008. Guy graduated cum laude from MSU in 1999 and from the Mississippi School of Banking in 2004. He and Lana have a daughter, Kate Wyndam, and twins, Barton and Fowler.

Mark Ellis married Cara Goedecke on June 29, 2013 in Dallas. Mark is a graduate of Mississippi College and is a software engineer with Raytheon in Garland, Texas. Cara is a full-time seminary student at Perkins School of Theology at SMU. Jennifer Fillingim was the assistant professor in mathematics and statistics at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn. She has recently moved back to Jackson.

Bo and Reagan Hrom live in Hattiesburg with their children John Stewart, Laura Kate, and David Luke. They welcomed their fourth child, Elizabeth Reagan, on October 19, 2013. Bo is an oncologist.

Walker and Beth Jones now live in Memphis with their children Lilly, William, and Coulson. Walker is with Creative Artists Agency I (CAA) Sports.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 Jason and Laura Schmelzer James and a daughter Lila live in Charlotte, N.C. Laura owns a jewelry design business, “Laura James Jewelry,” where she designs and handcrafts semiprecious jewelry.

Laura’s jewelry has been featured in a 20th Century Fox film and also in Lucky magazine.

CLASS OF 1996 Graham and Dale Decker Cook have a three-year old daughter, Ann Felder. Dale works at Baker Donalson as a paralegal/recruiting coordinator.

Taylor Ferrell is a lawyer and part-time musician in Washington, D.C. He is currently serving in the Pentagon as special counsel for the U.S. Department of Navy and is working on his debut album. He married Anna Katherine Drake on May 18, 2013.

CLASS OF 1997 Jason and Betsy Smith Bailey welcomed a daughter, Mary Wilton, on Valentine’s Day 2013. Betsy is a medical device representative with Boston Scientific Neuromodulation.

Jason is an attorney with Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere, and Denegre, LLP. They live in Olive Branch.

Charles and Claire Smith Belknap welcomed their second daughter, Georgia Sullivan, on December 25, 2013. Big sister Katherine is thrilled.

Charles is a pediatric dentist in Hattiesburg with the Pediatric Dental Group.

Brian Emory is the director of development at Brookhaven Academy. He and his wife, Heather, a Hinds Community College instructor, live in Brookhaven with their three daughters. Brian has a master’s degree in sport administration.

Paige Herring Hunt was chosen one of the “50 Leading Businesswomen in Mississippi” by the Mississippi Business Journal.

She lives in Greenwood.

Jody and Alison Schmelzer and their three children, Carson, Callie Grace, and Caty, recently adopted a daughter Caroline Faith, from Ethiopia. Jody is on the ministry staff of Pinelake Church.

Kevin Shoemaker is with the Four Corners Mission Network and lives in Starkville.

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Maggie and Brad Ingram, Caroline and Parker welcomed a second son, John Harman, on February 6, 2013. Brad joined the staff at Blair E. Batson in Jackson as assistant professor in the Department of Pediatric Neurology in July 2013.

He completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

David and Leslie Layer Jordan moved back to the Jackson area in May, 2013. They both graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee. Leslie is working in downtown Jackson as a human resources manager at Magnolia Health Plan. David is a licensed certified social worker/mental health intensive case manager working for the Department of Veterans Affairs. They have two children, Meredith and Luke.

Bo`95 and Alice Matusiewicz McCollum live in Hattiesburg, where Bo joined the Hattiesburg Clinic and Forrest General Hospital as a pulmonary and critical care physician. They have one child.

Jake and Brittany Klingler live in Ridgeland. They welcomed a daughter, Dylan, on March 11, 2013.

Peyton and Emily Phillips Atchley live in Oxford with their four children. She is a graduate of Ole Miss and after graduation taught statistics and business calculus to freshmen. She collaborated with two of the co-workers to write the first and second editions of Beginning Statistics.

Forty” by the Mississippi Business Journal for 2013–2014.

Wendy Upchurch Farmer is a vice president with Centerline Capital Group. She is a MAP Underwriter specializing in the financing of affordable multifamily housing for various FHA programs. Her husband, Jeff, serves as a 1st Lieutenant in the Air National Guard and also is the full time Deputy Base Civil Engineer at the 117th Air Refueling Wing. They live in Birmingham with their two-year old son, Jack.

Breck and Lyn Edwards`98 Hines welcomed their third child on August 23. 2013. Lucy is blessed with an older brother, Breck, and sister, Hart. Breck was selected as one of the “Top Forty Under

Amy McCullough Mosley writes for BiggerPieForum.org, which is a nonprofit that focuses on energy and education issues for Mississippi.

She and Michael live in Jackson.

Brad and Mandy Reeves welcomed a daughter, Caroline, in July 2013.

Brad is an attorney with Randall, Segrest, Weeks & Reeves, PLLC. His specialties are real estate closings, incorporating businesses, and drafting wills. He also owns Brent’s in Fondren; his added feature, Apothecary, was featured in Garden & Gun magazine. Mandy is an OB/GYN. Ann Ostenson Seale was an exhibitor in JA’s 2014 Alumni Art Show and is committed to discovering a unique artistic voice that goes well beyond the decorative.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 Her most recent body of work is an energetic blend of painting and drawing that displays both gusto and discipline. To advance her knowledge, she received instruction from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in mixed media. Ann was employed at the Craftmen’s Guild of Mississippi as their education coordinator, and this exposure to working with other artists has fueled her thought processes about the making of her own art. Ann has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in art education from the University of Mississippi. She lives in Jackson with her husband Ben, son Ayden, and daughter, Hallie.

Gretchen and Jonathan Shull live in Jackson, where Jonathan is business partner with Brad Reeves at Apothecary in Brent’s Drugs.

Authur`95 and Margaret Edwards Wadsworth welcomed a son, Ada McKay, in June 2013. Margaret is a physician with Radiation Oncology of Mississippi in Jackson. Arthur is a physical therapist with Sta-Home Health and Hospice.

Larry and Honey Witt May live in Jackson. Honey teaches at Ann Smith Elementary and Larry is a CPA.

CLASS OF 1998 Clayton Allen married Christine Rogoskey on April 20, 2013.

Clayton is chief resident in the internal medicine department at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He graduated from UMMC in 2010. Christine is a hospice nurse.

Lauren and Maury Breazeale welcomed a son, Maury “Brickell,” on November 11, 2013. Maury received a bachelor’s degree in English from Ole Miss in 2003 and a master’s in higher education in 2010. He is in business with his dad at Kientz, Tipton, and Breazeale, a comprehensive financial planning firm in Jackson.

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Ben and Cammie Derrick live in Madison. Ben joined Lifebridge as the pastor to students and media development.

Daniel and Katie Peterson Elliott have two children, Carter and Addie. They live in Brandon.

Brian Hardy lives in Atlanta. He designs computer systems and teaches classes for his business, the Big Nerd Ranch. Brian and Kip welcomed a son, Donovan Nash, on March 5, 2013.

David and April Hederman have two sons, Cole and Connor. David is the pastor of Grace City Church, which meets in the JA Performing Arts Center.

Amy Ingram is a senior account executive with the Luckie Company and has Vanderbilt Athletics and Little Debbie Snacks as her accounts.

She is in Birmingham.

Foster Kennedy serves as a commercial relationship manager at Trustmark Bank. Foster and Brandon have two children at JA, Adams and Baird. Foster has Bachelor of Accountancy and Master of Taxation degrees from MSU. Chad Mars earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Mississippi. He paints full time in Ridgeland. Chad’s artwork can be found at Brown’s Fine Art and Framing in Jackson and Nella in Oxford. He works in oil and acrylic paint with knives to scrape and compress paint into rough patterns with dense kaleidoscopic texture. mchadmars@gmail.com Jim Morrison serves as the senior advisor to the provost at the University of Notre Dame. He has a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Georgia. Jim and Mitzi live in Granger, Ind., and have three children, Mia, Tyler, and Allie.

Jeremy Vaughn is the owner and lead designer for Vaughn Design, a branding and marketing design firm in Oxford, Miss. Vaughn Design has grown into the South’s premier team of designers and marketing experts, hosting both in-house and national talent. To learn more visit www.VaughnDesign.com.

CLASS OF 1999 Austin and Allison Barrett live in Jackson, where Austin is a hip and knee specialist with Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center.

Graham Bucciantini is a 2006 graduate of MSU in Golf/Sports Turf Management and Business.

He is a rep for Forestry Suppliers, Inc., and a demo rep for Nike Golf.

Dr. Seth Christian is the first graduate of the Anesthesiology Perioperative Management Fellowship program, announced by TeamHealth. He married Pia Smith on April 27, 2013.

Bobby Croswell has been a trader for BTIG for seven years. He and his wife Jennifer live in Manhattan.

Michael and Waverly Harkins welcomed a daughter Anne Almon in 2012. Michael is with MMC materials. Waverly is an attorney who is a special assistant attorney general for the Mississippi Development Authority.

Wes and Katie Walsh Ingram have moved to Hattiesburg, where Wes is the pastor of family and youth at Parkway Heights Methodist Church.

They have two daughters.

Brad Kellum is a foot and ankle specialist at Capitol Orthopaedic and Sports Medical Center in Jackson and Madison.

Adam and Brynnen Baker Quick live in Oxford with a daughter, Baker. Adam is a realtor at Kessinger Real Estate.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 Sandra Sentell is in government affairs at Huntington Ingalls Industries in Washington, D.C. Samantha Starks lives in Oxford where she is an agency field specialist for State Farm Insurance.

Wade and Laurin Revere Wheaton were blessed with Kennedy Revere on November 27, 2013. They live in Cookeville, Tenn., where Laurin is a nurse practitioner with Optum Health.

CLASS OF 2000 John and Mary Baldwin Albriton live in Oxford, where John is a broker associate with Sample & Poole Properties.

Kevin and Valerie Childress Bailey live in Flora with their daughter.

Valerie is a nurse practitioner at Baptist Hospital.

Barret Tyler Borland was born December 6, 2013, to Patton and Natalie Smith Borland in Birmingham, Ala. Natalie is a teacher and Patton is the owner of ArtWear Design.

Dr. Chris Carlton attended the University of Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2004. He then graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry and the following year attended the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at UMMC. Chris currently works and is the co-owner at Harmony Dental Care in Jackson. It is located in Fondren.

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Elizabeth Carmichael married Harrison Willis on April 26, 2014.

She is a NICU nurse at River Oaks Hospital, and her husband owns a construction company with his dad in Gluckstadt. They live in Canton.

Taylor and Susannah Johnson Harris live in Nashville. They welcomed a son, Ruffin Hoyle, on October 1, 2013. She graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Nursing in 2006 and is a clinical specialist/registered nurse for the neuromodulation division of St. Jude Medical, Inc. Susannah assists with the placement and follow up of spinal cord stimulators that are used for chronic pain.

Denton ’98 and Laura Hirn Hartlein and a son, Charlie, welcomed a daughter, Allyn Rose, on November 2, 2013. Denton is director for member solutions at Amerinet, a national healthcare group purchasing organization. He consults with hospital administration and department managers (pharmacy, laboratory, diagnostic imaging) as to cost management, savings analysis, and supply chain management. They live in Madison.

Leanna and Ryan Henderson live in Madison with their daughter, Annie Katherine, born June 18, 2013. Ryan graduated from MSU in banking and finance. He is with Morgan Stanley in Wealth Management. On January 11, 2014, Ryan won the 2014 Mississippi Blues Marathon. He is the first Mississippian to ever win this event.

Sean and Raney-Mills Turner Kiely welcomed Milo Crosby on September 24, 2013. Raney-Mills is a mental health counselor and art therapist. She finished grad school at Lesley University in May, 2010.

They live in New Orleans.

Collin and Stephanie Baker Maley welcomed a second son, Clayton Cummings, on January 31, 2013.

Collin is a partner and attorney with Murphy Williams Maley, PLLC. Bill Phillips has a computer science degree from Georgia Tech. He stays busy at the Big Nerd Ranch in Atlanta. Bill’s languages of choice are Python, C, C#, and Java, and he is also handy with iOS audio development.

Jennifer and Ryan Revere welcomed a son, Robert Wesley, on October 15, 2013. Ryan is with Smith Phillips Law Firm in Batesville. He was selected as one of the “Top Forty Under Forty” by the Mississippi Business Journal for 2013–2014.

James and Catie Hames Stoltzfus welcomed a daughter, Cate, on August 30, 2013. Catie is a teacher in Madison. She obtained a master’s in art from Belhaven University.

Ro Taylor is the RUF minister at Georgia Southern. He and Anna welcomed son Griff on October 18, 2013.

Katy Vaughan is a pediatric speech language pathologist at UMMC.

CLASS OF 2001 Mary Margaret and David McKinnon welcomed a daughter, Caroline, in July 2013. David is vice-president at Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Inc./Bottrell Insurance. Caroline is already registered at JA. Lindsay Miller is an interior designer at Lovelace Interiors in Destin.

Ryves and Mary Chris Kellum Moore welcomed a daughter, Darby, on November 15, 2013.

Scott `03 and Caroline Hartlein Noblitt welcomed a daughter, Hart, on January 21, 2013. Scott is an attorney with Butler Snow.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 Clay and Ann Elizabeth Fowler Purcell live in Madison with their three-year old son, Clayton, and one-year old daughter, Kilby. Ann Elizabeth is the Women’s Services nurse practitioner at St. Dominic Hospital. She received her master’s in nursing from Delta State University.

Clay is the Client Services Director at Metropolitan Bank in Flowood.

Dabney Lipscomb married William Carlton Wilkerson on July 20, 2013.

Dabney graduated from Vanderbilt Univeristy, where she received a bachelor’s degree in human and organizational development and a master’s in nursing. She is a nurse practitioner at Women’s Center for Pelvic Health in Annapolis, Maryland. He is a captain in the United States Air Force.

Candy Witt lives in Houston, Texas. She has a Juris Doctor from Mississippi College and has just completed a master’s degree in social work.

Andrew and Paige Walsh Wilson live in Madison with their three sons Andrew, Charlie, and Jack.

CLASS OF 2002 David Adcock is assistant vice president in the credit policy department at Trustmark Bank in Jackson. He is a certified internal auditor.

Jenny McNees is married to Dustin Byars. Dustin is the E-Fin supervisor at Grand Gulf Nuclear.

Sarah Bynum joined the Amercan Cancer Society in September 2012.

She lives in Paducah, Ky. Sarah was also the manager for the American Cancer Society’s 13th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk.

Trey Clark married Amanda Vick in June 2013. They are in residencies in Birmingham at UAB. They both serve as chief residents of the UAB internal medicine program.

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Adam Clark is a contract land agent in the oil and gas industry. He and Maggie live in Jackson. Adam graduated from Ole Miss with a Bachelor of Business Administration in insurance and risk management.

Lauren Collins Denley and her sister Erin Escude’ have started their own busniess, Hazel & Bright, LLC. Hazel & Bright specializes in creating custom unique invitations, stationery, cards, and other paper goods. Lauren is the co-owner, business manager, and design assistant.

Brad Eure married Sidney Meagan Voigt on May 11, 2013.

Brad earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management from the University of Mississippi.

He is the branch manager of the commercial van division within EHI Holdings, Inc. in Houston, Texas.

She is a commercial analyst of cost and competition at Direct Energy.

Stephen Kruger received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Western Kentucky University, his clinical doctoral degree in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston, and a culinary arts degree from the Art Institute of Colorado.

Stephen married Jessica Rawls on April 13, 2013.

Brad Laney married Emily Jean Boyd on August 10, 2013. Brad graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.

He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi in 2009. He is a practicing patent attorney in Houston, Texas. Emily Jean teaches fifth-grade math and science at Owens Intermediate School.

Brian and Ramsey Cruise Long welcomed a daughter, Ann Arrington, on February 10, 2014.

Ramsey teaches preschool at JA and is the Accent sponsor. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in liberal

arts. Brian is an examiner with the National Credit Union Administration.

Ashley Phillips is an associate editor at Clarkson Potter, an imprint for the newly merged Penguin Random House. She lives in New York City.

Alisha Sartin is the marketing director at Thrive Wellness and Comprehensive Pain Center of Mississippi. She lives in Ridgeland.

David Thigpen lives in Water Valley, Miss., and works in the data and analytics department at FNC, Inc. in Oxford.

Andrew Ueltschey married Eliza Hegwood on April 6, 2013. He graduated from MSU in 2007 with a Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis in economics and a bachelor’s in Spanish. Andrew is a contract petroleum land agent and is associated wih ABL Land Services, Inc. Eliza is with the Mississippi Community Education Center in Jackson.

Patrick Walton married Shanleigh Smith on August 17, 2013. Patrick graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Business in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and real estate. He is vice president with Cushman and Wakefield/Commercial Advisors in Memphis, focusing on leasing and sales of warehouse distribution facilities.

Louis and Kelly Jeanes Wilkinson live in Jackson where Kelly has completed her fourth year residency at UMMC in internal medicine. A son, Louis, was born on October 17, 2013.

Ben Williamson married Lauren Holland on March 9, 2013. Ben earned a bachelor’s degree in banking and finance from Ole Miss and a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University in New Orleans. He is a commercial lender with Whitney Bank in New 2014 JAAM

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CLASS OF 2003 David and Haley Nethery Aldridge live in Los Angeles, where she is admissions manager at the Aveda Institute. She works with students interested in starting careers in the beauty industry and helps place Aveda graduates in jobs at high end salons as well as in different aspects of the entertainment industry (print, commercial, TV, and movies) as hair and makeup artists. Her husband is an actor.

Brittany Allen has a bachelor’s in communicative disorders from Ole Miss and a master’s in speech language pathology from the University of Texas in Dallas. She is a speech pathologist at the Magnolia Speech School.

Emily Armstrong has a Bachelor of Business Administration and a bachelor’s in foreign languages from Mississipi State University.

She is the Director of Operations for Vision Consulting, LLC, in Nashville.

Wilson and Jenny Lind Bussey Boone live in Hattiesburg with a son Clark. Wilson is a radiologist.

Claire Brabec has a bachelor’s of arts in psychology from the University of Mississippi. She has completed a third-year internal medicine residency at UMMC. Captain Ryan Bridley and wife Dr. Alexis Bridley welcomed twins in November 2013. Ryan is currently serving as an army captain in South Korea. Ryan was deployed to Iraq as a rifle infantry platoon leader for one year, served with the Honor Guard in Arlington National Cemetery for three years, finished five marathons and a 50-mile ultramarathon, and graduated from the Army’s Ranger, Airbourne, and Air Assault Schools.

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Amanda Calhoun has a bachelor’s degree in education from MSU and a master’s in curriculum and instruction from the University of Alabama.

She is a fifth grade teacher at Cedar Grove Elementary in Nashville.

Preston Gough has both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business administration from MSU. He is a commercial underwriter for FCCI Insurance Group. He and Bethany have one son, Preston IV.

Tracy Carter graduated in music eduation from the University of Southern Mississippi. She teaches at Madison Central High School.

Jacob and Elise Graham live in Jackson, where Jacob is an internal medicine resident at UMMC. Elise is a dentist.

Kristen Privett has been a registered nurse for six years and currently works at Levine Children’s Hopital in the Day Hospital Unit in Charlotte, N.C. She married Paul Colavita on September 28, 2013.

Jennifer and Brian Gray live in Madison. Brian has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from MSU. He is a senior accountant at Harper Rains Knight & Company.

Alden Cranford married Kate Cunningham on May 4, 2013. Alden received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi College, and a Master of Business Administration from MC in 2012.

He is a national agency auditor for Old Republic . Alden is an avid runner and competed in the Boston Marathon in April 2013. Kate is in a residency in internal medicine at the University of North Carolina.

Kari Arentson Cross is with Trident Marketing, an online marketing service. Her husband is at the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi.

Hunter and Emily Dickerson live in Jackson where Hunter is an account manager of sales and marketing for Coca-Cola Refreshment.

Lauren Lee Favreau has a bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders and a master’s degree in speech language pathology. She is in SLP in Alexandria City Public Schools, focusing on intervention and inclusion with students with autism and emotional disability diagnoses.

Davidson and Angela Arnold Forester live in Jackson where Angela is a physical therapist with Genesis Physical Therapy. She has an exercise science degree from the University of Mississippi.

Martha Grace Holifield Gray received her Bachelor of Science from Samford University and her Master of Fine Art from Mississippi College. Martha Grace uses her artistic training now in her photography business, Martha Grace Photography. Her interest in photography began when she interned with Southern Living magazine during college and continues today as she photographs southern brides in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.

Martha Grace is married to Matt Gray and they have a son, Robert. www.MarthaGraceGray.com.

John and Lindsey Gresham live in Jackson. John has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi. He is a petroleum landman.

Emily Ethridge Grohovsky is a registered nurse in a pediatric clinic in Annapolis, Maryland. She and Brad married on March 23, 2013.

Brad is completing a physical therapy residency in functional manual therapy. Emily had the chance to go to Guatemala in February and work as a nurse in a cleft lip repair and in an OB/GYN post-op clinic.

Michael and Mandy Harkins live in Jackson. Michael is the key accounts manager at Brown Bottling Group. Michael has a 69

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Matt Hinkle has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Mississippi. He is an instructor for the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson.

Ann Boswell Johnson is engaged to marry Chris Carlson on July 26, 2013, at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church in Jackson. Ann Boswell teaches in JA’s preschool.

Baskin Jones has a bachelor’s in psychology from Belhaven University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He is an attoney at John D. Giddens, P.A. He and his wife, Katherine, live in Jackson.

John Mark Kirk has a degree in business administration from MSU. His emphasis is in risk management, insurance, and finance.

Ken and Jordan Laird Kleinschmidt live in New Orleans with their son, Ford. Jordan has a degree in business and finance from Ole Miss. She is a stay-at-home mom.

Jake and Kristen Lambert live in Ocean Springs where Jake is in a law firm in Pascagoula. Jake has a business administration degree from MSU and a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law. John Lambuth is the youth and college minister at First Baptist Hoover. He and Jamie have one child and live in Birmingham. John has a bachelor’s in classics and a Master of Business Administration in Divinity from Samford University.

Julia Landrum has a bachelor’s in communication from MSU. She is an event planner for Liberty Party Rental in Nashville.

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In 2011, Kristen founded Thimblepress, a letterpress, sewing, design, and woodworking studio in downtown Jackson. She was highlighted in the 2011 June issue of Goodhousekeeping and has clients all over the United States.

Kristen@thimblepress.com Brian and Sara Long Litton live in Boyle, Miss, with a daughter Addie.

Sara is a physical therapist with Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in Clarksdale. Sara has a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from MSU and a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Susan Love obtained a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Mississippi. She is a community support specialist with the Region & Mental Health Commission and lives in Ridgeland.

Julie Mallett lives in San Mateo, Calif., and is currently in school and manages an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice.

Chris and Darah Walton McDonald live in Jackson wih their daughter.

Michael and Miriam Ellis Medlin live in Jackson. He is an investment analyst with Smith, Shellnut, Wilson.

Michael has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi College and a Master of Business Administration from Millsaps.

Adam and Carlin Williams Milner live in Brandon with their sons, Sam and Jack. Carlin is a stay-athome mom and works part-time for Capitol Resources, LLC, in Jackson. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accountancy from the University of Mississippi.

Will Mosby married Betsy Bailey on September 28, 2013 in Oxford.

Will is a 2007 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in taxation in 2008.

Will began his career with Ernst and Young in Memphis and is now a financial advisor for UBS Financial Services. They live in Jackson.

Davis and Laura Risher Nail live in Nashville where she is in marketing with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance.

Josh and Katie Finnegan Neely live in Denver with a son, Jay. Katie is with KPMG as a CPA and federal tax senior. Josh has a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado and is a landman.

Blan`04 and Bonnie Grace Newcomb live in Jackson where Bonnie is a petroleum landman in the oil & gas industry. Blan is with Newk’s Cafe’.

Scott Newell works at the Avenue Bank in Nashville. He has a degree in managerial finance from the University of Mississippi.

Kinley and Taylor Newman live in Denver. Taylor graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s in business management.

He is a land analyst for Antero Resources.

Scott and Carolyn Hartlein Noblitt live in Jackson with daughter, Hart. Scott is an attorney with Butler Snow.

Matthew Owens is an attorney with Aaron, Riechert, Carpol, & Riffle in San Mateo, California.

Lauren Peach is a CPA and manager at KPMG in Nashville.

She has a bachelor’s and master’s of accountacy from Mississippi State University.

Jonathan Peeples received his bachelor’s from the University of 2014 JAAM

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Susan Penman has a bachelor’s in journalism, and a master’s in Southern Studies, both from the University of Mississippi. She works at the Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans. Previously, Susan has lived in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Lois Montague married Shea Michael Pribyl on June 8, 2013.

Lois graduated from Furman University in Greenville, S.C., with a bachelor’s degree in art history.

She earned a medical degree from the University of Mississippi and is a surgical resident in otolaryngology at the University of Chicago. Michael is a major in the United States Air Force and a general surgery resident at Keesler Air Force Base.

Jess Reed is a realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Nashville.

Patrick and Lindsey Phyfer Roberson welcomed their first child, Jack Marshall, on June 28, 2012.

Lindsey is a first grade teacher at Jackson Academy. Patrick is an orthopedic sales rep with Deputy Orthopedics. Lindsey has a master’s in elementary education from Delta State University.

Chris and Tracy Fowler Rogers have moved to Jackson from Nashville where Tracy was a first grade teacher at Scales Elementary in Brentwood. They have one son, Gray.

Jennings Ross graduated from Mississippi State University in Human Sciences: Apparel, Textiles & Merchandising. She is the visual merchandising manager for J. Crew in Renaissance in Ridgeland.

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Katie and Clay Sanders live in Canton. Clay is a structural engineer at Advanced Engineering Resources, Inc. He graduated from Mississippi State University in civil engineering.

Jessica and Robert Savoie live in New Orleans where Robert is a associate attorney at McGlinchy Stafford. He graduated in mangerial finance, banking, and finance from the University of Mississippi and his Juris Doctor is from Notre Dame.

Rebecca and Leland Sentell live in Madison. Leland is with St. Catherine’s Village.

Aggie Sikora is a Senior International Trade Specialist (Europe, Middle East & Africa) with the Existing Industry & Business Division of the Mississippi Development Authority.

She lives in Jackson.

Drew`99 and Camille Allen Snyder live in Jackson where she is the director of recruiting and a financial advisor for the Allen Financial Group/Guardian Life. She is a graduate of Washington and Lee University in commerce and business administration. Drew works with Delbert Hosemann and is a graduate of the University of Mississippi.

Neal and Anna Fiser Stephens live in Jackson where Anna is a coach at JA and Neal is the director of DORE USA. Adam Thrash has a bachelor’s in business management from the University of Mississippi and a Juris Doctor from the Charleston School of Law. He is a attorney with Singletary and Thrash. Adam and his wife, Carmen, live in Madison and they welcomed a daughter, Carmen Claire, on March 17, 2013.

Chris and Stephanie Hamlet Turner live in Savannah, Tenn, with three children, Olivia, Brigham, and Grayson. Stephanie has a bachelor’s degree in geography and urban planning from the University of Memphis. She is a stay-at-home mom.

Bevin Tyler works for the Mississippi Development Authority/Tourism Division as a golf/sports and outdoor marketing specialist. With his job he has had the opportunity to meet and be with Morgan Freeman, Emma Stone, Brandy, B.B. King, Joey Lauren Adams, Marty Stuart, Will and Korie (Duck Dynasty), Govs.

Barbour and Bryant, Kathryn Stockett, and John T. Edge. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in sports and recreation management with an emphasis in tourism.

Will and Martha Ulmer live in Madison with their son Will II. Nathan Wall lives in New Jersey with his wife Robyn and two children. He is a software engineer at AppNexus. He graduated from the University of Memphis in mathematical sciences.

Brent Walsh graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in music and jazz studies. He is a freelance musician and lives in NYC with wife Aisha.

Michael Ward is an analyst and manager of residential mortgage lending with First South Farm Credit, and he is also a tennis pro. He and his wife, Emily, live in Clinton.

John Watson is a real estate broker with Watson Real Estate. He lives in Madison.

Eddie Wettach is a graduate of Mississippi College in computing and information systems. He is dean of technology at Jackson Academy and in 2012 he was instrumental in launching JA as the first Apple One-to-One school 71

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Chris and Maggy Alegria Wheeler live in Nashville, where she is a first grade teacher at Robert Churchwell Museum Magnet School. Maggy has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Ole Miss.

Cameron and Mary York Woodward welcomed a son, Garner, on March 2, 2013. Mary is a sales manager at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta. Cameron is a partner with the law firm of Cossio, Lebowski and Woodward.

CLASS OF 2004 Cameron Albriton earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (marketing) from the University of Mississippi. He has a graduate gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, Calif. He and his wife, Susannah, live in Jackson.

Paige Bee married Cass Dodgen on December 14, 2013. Paige teaches special education at Davidson Elementary School in Water Valley. Cass is director of Summer College at the University of Mississipi.

Diana Smith Bolton is a business development analyst at InterImage, Inc. in Arlington, Virginia. She married AJ Bolton in 2012.

Fran and Jay Fowler live in Madison with their two-year old daughter, Katherine, and their one-year old daughter, Carter. Jay is a graduate of MSU in real estate and construction, and received an Master of Business Administration from Mississippi College. He has started his own business, Fowler Construction, and is builiding residential houses in the Jackson, Madison, Ridgeland area. Fran works parttime as a registered nurse at St. Dominic Hospital.

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Courtney Kowalski married Buddy Handey on August 3, 2013.

Courtney received a bachelor’s in banking and finance in 2008 from the University of Mississippi. She lives in Washington, D.C., where she serves as scheduler for U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford, representing Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District. Buddy is with the Department of Justice, also in Washington, D.C. Stephanie Henson, a marketing senior associate in the New York office of KPMG, spent a week in March in Nicaragua, through Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and Pinas de Paz. The team worked in Ticuantepe, a suburb of Managua.

Laura Ann Herring Hunt is the community account manager at LogoNation, Inc. She has a degree in marketing/business administation from Mississippi College.

Dr. Kurt and Ashley Anderson Lancaster welcomed a daughter, Lynley Adele, on May 20, 2013.

Their other children are Evy Kate and Liam, who was born in South Korea in 2010 and adopted in 2011. Kurt is an anesthesiologist and Ashley is a stay-at-home mom. They live in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Austin and Lauren Vise LaSource welcomed their first baby, Ryan, on December 22, 2012. Their son was diagnosed with leukemia at five and half months and is in remission.

Austin is in CSpire’s corporate marketing office. Lauren is a stay-at-home mom and a consultant for Thirty One Gifts.

Megan Stone married James Robert Love on June 15, 2013. Megan received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is pursuing a master’s in school counseling at MSU, where she will graduate in

May. They will live in Manhattan, Kansas, where he is an instructor at Kansas State University and Barton Community College.

Stephen Marsh is currently a student at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and will graduate in May 2016. He was elected by the student body to serve as one of two delegates to the Student American Veterinary Medical Association. He and his wife, Taylor, live in College Station, Texas, where she is a practicing optometrist in the area.

Angelena Heath married JW Stowers on May 11, 2013. She is a veterinarian at the Briarwood/ Millcreek Animal Hospital. Angelena graduated from MSU’s Veterinary School on May 4, 2013. They live in Madison.

Jordan Sudduth is a freelance writer for Jackson Free Press.

Bradley Tompson received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Millsaps College in finance.

He lives in New York City where he is in investments with Wells Fargo.

David Traxler began working at Procurri as the company’s first account executive in February of 2013. Since inception last year, Procurri has expanded to a team of over 100 employees in three continents and has become the largest global independent distributor of IT hardware and services. David holds a bachelor’s degree in public accountancy from the University of Mississippi and was a four-year letterman for football during his tenure at Ole Miss. Upon graduation in 2009, he worked at the William Morris Endeavor talent and literary agency, which was recently listed as Fast Company’s “Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World.”

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 Jennifer Virden teaches gifted sixth through eighth graders and coaches the cheerleaders at Florence Middle School. She also teaches two online classes at MSU and will begin working on the National Board Certification in the fall.

Dallas, Texas office. His principal areas of practice are mergers/ acquisitions and private equity/ capital markets. He serves as a board member of the American Red Cross and Dallas Fort Worth Young Professionals Auxiliary.

Josh and Mary Kate Sims Whelan have welcomed their second child in the summer of 2013. They live in Oxford.

Justin Harkins graduated from Baylor University with honors in management information systems and was elected to President’s Who’s Who. This award was given for his contributions to the university and community. He lives in Dallas where he is a corporate EDI manager with Abeo Inc., a national anesthesia billing company. Justin updates software with current medical reps and integrating systems across the nation. He married Eden Haas in July 2013. Eden is a wedding coordinator with DFW Events.

CLASS OF 2005 David Barrett is an account executive with Comcast Spotlight in Jackson. He does TV and online advertising and can be reached at David_Barrett2@cable.comcast.com.

Rachel McDuffie married Ben Bearden on February 15, 2014.

Rachel received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Belhaven University. She is an aesthetician at Aqua the Day Spa in Renaissance where she is a certified advanced eyelash stylist.

Ben is with Malouf Landscape.

Allan and Jane Gray Wiggers Bledsoe welcomed a son, James, on September 5, 2012. They just moved for his job as assistant pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Prattville, Ala. Elizabeth Blevins married Richard Cole Crenshaw on October 19, 2013.

Elizabeth graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in social work.

She received her master’s in social work from Jackson State University in 2011. Elizabeth is a licensed master social worker for St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, and will pursue her clinical license in social work. Richard is associated with BancorpSouth as a commercial credit analyst.

Rob Derivaux received his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in May 2012, graduating magna cum laude. He is an associate with the law firm Vinson & Elkins in the 2014 JAAM

Lizzy Hyde has a bachelor’s in marketing, communications, and public relations from Ole Miss. She attended law school at the University of Mississippi and practices law in Oxford.

Marion Keyes is a veterinary technician at the Northeast Animal Hospital.

Martin Miller married Austin Brown on May 18, 2013. He is a petroleum landman, and they live in Jackson.

Ellie Durham Reynolds and her husband, Nick, live in the Cleveland Park area of Washington, D.C. Ellie is a public affairs and marketing specialist for the Smithsonian at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery.

After graduating from medical school at UMMC, Dr. Laura Skelton Smith is in a radiology fellowship in Birmingham. Will earned a bachelor’s in accountancy and a master’s in taxation in 2010. He is with Tann, Brown, and Russ Co., PLLC. Katy Wharton is a sales operations analyst at Airwatch in Atlanta.

CLASS OF 2006 Chelsea Moore Berry earned a degree in business administration with a marketing emphasis from the University of Mississippi. She was an exhibitor in JA’s 2014 Alumni Art Show. Mixed mediums and textures are techniques Chelsea learned watching other artists in the Jackson area. Her signature pieces include gold leafing on a portion of the work; they also reflect her faith with a textured cross. Chelsea lives in Ridgeland with her husband, Parker. Chelsea works full time in marketing, but creates commissioned work on the side. Visit her art and lifestyle blog at hersouthernstyle.com or email her for inquiries at hersouthernstyle@gmail.com.

John Bussey married Frances Knight on March 8, 2014.

Wesley Caldwell won Director of the Year at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah.

He graduated from Mississippi College in English/writing/studio art, and has a master’s in film and TV production. For his master’s requirement, the actor in his film received Actor of the Year. In the fall of 2013, Wesley lit the Showtime show, “Shameless,” on the Warner Brothers lot.

Lynsey Cumberland is in the School of Dentistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is engaged to marry Chance Theriot.

Erin Collins Escude’ attended the University of Mississippi and earned a degree in fine arts. After graduation, she was a designer for the Ramey Agency in Jackson and continues to do freelance graphic design work. Erin is the co-owner and designer of Hazel & Bright, a stationery and a paper goods company she launched with sister, Lauren, in summer of 2013. Erin married Clay Escude’ ‘07 in December 2, 2012. They live in New Orleans, where Clay attends 73

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They look forward to moving back to Jackson this summer. In her spare time, Erin enjoys abstract painting. Ecollins26@aol.com Ashley Cirilli married Ryan Farlow.

She graduated from the University of Missouri in magazine journalism and English. Ashley is the assistant editor at SRZ Media Group in Sarasota, Florida.

Collins Johnson has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Georgia. She finished an internship with the Atlanta Braves, and has worked for Chicago Sky, a WNBA team in Chicago. Currently she is with the corporate headquarters of Groupon in Chicago.

Britney Meeks married Riley Maginn and they live in Texas. She has a bachelor’s in elementary education from Mississippi College.

Alex McCaskill married Chase Cooper on March 29, 2014.

Emily McLaurin lives in Memphis, Tenn., and is completing a pharmacy practice residency at the Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Jeremy and Sarah Margaret Branning Rowan welcomed Spears Scott Rowan on July 2, 2013. Sarah Margaret teaches kindergarten at Flowood Elementary, and Jeremy is with Miller Transporters, Inc. Charlotte Skelton Taylor attended the University of Mississippi, majoring in biology and physics. She has completed her medical degree at UMMC and is currently there in a residency in radiology. She was an exhibitor in JA’s 2014 Alumni Art Show. Charlotte and husband, Jeremy, live in Madison.

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Ann Robin Tucker is at UMMC where she received a medical alumni scholarship and the Blance Lockard scholarship for outstanding female medical student for 2013-2014.

Mallory Bass married Alex Webb on June 8, 2013. Mallory graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in English.

She received a master’s in creative writing with an emphasis in poetry from Saint Mary’s College of California. Mallory was the assistant editor of Portico Jackson magazine. They have recently moved to Austin, Texas.

Dave and Kate Whitley married on July 20, 2013. They live in Nashville where he is the designer for Automattic.

CLASS OF 2007 Beth Derivaux is finishing her third year at the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry in Memphis, Tenn. She is pursuing a doctorate of dental surgery degree and will graduate in May 2015. She was a recent volunteer with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry on a mission trip to Quito, Ecuador, and provided dental care to underprivileged families.

Ann Howard married Andrew Hinds on December 14, 2013.

Michael and Jennifer Ley Kirshten welcomed a son, Lucas, on May 8, 2012. They live in Lansing, Ohio.

Alex Lake graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. He married Anna Rebekah Wardlow on May 25, 2013. She graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree at UMMC in May.

Kellon Lawrence, a graduate of MSU (B.B.A. 2011, M.B.A. 2012) is a financial analyst at Southern Farm Bureau Insurance Company.

He married Rae Ann Otts on January 18, 2014. Rae Ann is pursuing a master’s in civil engineering at MSU. Miller McNamara and his wife, Ann Louise Stacy, welcomed a daughter, Mae, on April 8, 2013.

Miller works for Big River Shipping out of Vicksburg, and Ann Louise is finishing her master’s in dietetics and nutrition.

In May 2014 Hunter Murray completed a degree at the University of Mississippi in secondary education in biological science. This fall he will teach in JA’s Middle School and assist with a new program headed by Coach Higgins.

Maggie Giffin married Bowen Weir on May 11, 2013. She completed her marketing communications degree (emphasis on magazine publishing) at the University of Mississippi in 2011 and went on to receive her culinary arts diploma at L’ecole Culinaire in Memphis. Maggie is currently the editor of At Home Memphis & Mid South magazine.

At Home is a lifestyle publication featuring everything from decor, design, fashion, and beauty to cuisine, entertaining, travel, and health. At Home Memphis & Mid South combines the finer points of life into one elegant package.

The monthly magazine markets to an upscale, female audience.

With circulation and distribution on the rise, their total readership is more that 107,000. Bowen is a regional real estate consultant for Murphy Oil USA, based in Memphis.

Nicholas James Weyrens and Sarah Sams were married on February 2013. They live in Louisville, Ky.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 CLASS OF 2008 Casey Chinn was awarded a Taylor medal in liberal arts and was Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Mississippi. She is a second-year medical student at UMMC. Joseph Cirilli graduated from MSU in May 2013, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

He interned for two semesters at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., and for Target stores in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. Joseph is now employed as an executive manager of Target in Birmingham.

Steele Dehmer is engaged to marry Katherine Cox. He is working at Marchetti Robertson and Brickell Insurance in Ridgeland.

Kate Dollarhide is in research in the psychiatry department at UMMC. She married Cody Wilkins on January 11, 2014.

Whitney Gilchrist graduated from Millsaps College with honors in 2012.

She is now in the Mississippi Teacher Corps through the Graduate School of Education at the University of Mississippi. Whitney teaches high school English, ACT prep, and creative writing at North Panola High School in Sardis, Miss.

Alise Darnell married Josh Gregory on August 3, 2013. Alise graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi in May 2012. She was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, Who’s Who, and the Order of Omega. She is pursung a master’s in communication sciences and disorders at Ole Miss. Josh is serving as an intern with Campus Crusade for Christ at the University of Mississippi.

Stephen and Rachel Hendon Jackson welcomed Zaria La’mia on February 12, 2013.

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finance and a minor in Spanish. He works for Firestone Inc., and lives in Memphis, Tenn.

Douglas Pearson is in his second year of medical school at UMMC.

Scott Penman graduated summa cum laude from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. He was a member of the State’s Distinguished Scholars program, and was awarded the AIA Henry Adams Certificate for overall excellence (2013), the Academic Achievement Award for highest cumulative GPA (2013), and the Tau Sigma Delta/Charles Calvo Memorial Digital Media Award (2012). Scott has also pursured several internships, both close to home and as far away as Seattle.

Louis Rogers is engaged to marry Dorothy Harvey.

Julia Morgan Stone married Gregory Sanderford on May 31, 2014. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Ole Miss and moved to Dallas, where she was a digital advertising sales rep with the Dallas Morning News. Julia Morgan is now with Treehouse Boutique in Fondren.

Gregory is completing his graduate studies in industrial/organizational psychology at the University of Tulsa.

Brittany Tucker is the general manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Gulfport.

Mary Grace Tucker married Price Sessums on February 1, 2014. Mary Grace received a bachelor’s degree in biology with a chemistry minor.

She is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi

and was awarded the Taylor Medal in liberal arts. She has finished her second year as a student at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine where she had the highest GPA in histology and cell biology for 2013-2014. Price was named salutatorian from Brookhaven Academy and is also a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi. He has completed his first-year at UMMC. Margaret Wright married Michael Carr on June 7, 2014. Margaret graduated from MSU in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics. She was also elected freshman class president. In May she completed both her master’s degree and internship from the University of Mississippi. Michael is an outside salesman for RAM Tool in Memphis.

CLASS OF 2009 Christie Allen graduated in May 2013 from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy.

She was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi in the fall of 2012 and was awarded the Nettie Young Scholarship for accounting majors. She will pursue a master’s of accountancy at Ole Miss beginning June 2013 and will join KPMG, LLP in Jackson, as an audit associate starting fall 2014.

Tori Arinder started physcial therapy school at UMMC in May 2013.

Jessica Arnold graduated summa cum laude from MSU in May 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. While at State, she was involved in many campus organizations and was recognized as MSU senior home75

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Jessica has been accepted into the University of Mississippi School of Medicine for the fall of 2014.

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Heather Shaw married Rhett Young on April 5, 2014. She is the junior high cheerleader sponsor at JA for 2014–15

Caroline Bobinger entered the University of Missippi School of Pharmacy in August, 2013 to pursue a doctor of pharmacy degee (Pharm.D.). While at Ole Miss, Caroline was a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, Student Alumni Council, Gamma Beta Phi, Order of Omega, and Rho Lambda leadership team.

Whit Johnson is in business with FFC in Chicago. FFC is a Formula Fitness Health Club.

Janeanna Shell graduated from Ole Miss in May 2013 and is in medical school at UMMC.

Rebecca Josey graduated summa cum laude from MSU in May 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a concentration in clinical exercise physiology. She is currently in her first year in the doctor of physical therapy program at UMMC.

Tommy Skelton is a graduate of Ole Miss and has completed his first year as a medical student at UMMC.

Constance Boozer graduated in May from Columbia University, earning a bachelor’s in American studies and political science. She worked this past summer in New York City as a research associate for Mayors Against Illegal Guns. In the fall of 2013 Constance started a master’s of public policy program at the University of Chicago, which is a two-year program.

Megan Laird graduated summa cum laude from MSU on May 10, 2013. She is currently a secondyear student in the physical therapy school at UMMC.

Kelly Green is in nursing school at UMMC. Ashley Howard graduated from Mississippi College in May 2013 summa cum laude with a bachelor’s in graphic design. She has worked as a wedding photographer and graphic designer since interning with Followell Fotography in 2011.

Ashley is a published finalist in the Best Of Photography competition hosted by Photographer’s Forum magazine, and her works were exhibited in the MC Juried Competition where she received the Merit award and scholarship. At Mississippi College, Ashley was editor of the Tribesman, MC’s yearbook. She studied abroad in both London and France, and was chosen to be a member of Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Who’s Who honor societies as well as Freshman Homecoming Maid. Ashley married Zach Schurch on May 17, 2014. Ashley and Zach will live in Charleston, S.C., where she will continue her work as a 76

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They will live in Savannah, Ga. Samantha Pettus was named a Top Ten Beauty at Ole Miss during its annual parade of beauties program for 2013. She is a senior marketing major.

Natalie Studdard graduated from Vanderbilt University in May 2013 with a bachelor’s in medicine, health, and society as well as a minor in European history. She is pursuing a master’s in nursing in the family nurse practitioner program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.

CLASS OF 2010 In August 2014 Maribeth Barfield will begin medical school at UMMC.

Bailey Pond is a student nurse extern at the Baptist Health Systems.

Ali Pyron graduated magna cum laude from MSU in May 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition.

While at MSU, she was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, Order of Omega, and Mortar Board honor societies.

She also served as secretary for the Student Dietetic Association.

Ali begin a dietetic internship and is pursuing a master’s in nutrition at MSU. Upon completion of the internship she will be qualified to become a registered dietition.

Andrew Ritter is in managerial finance at Ole MIss. He kicked the winning field goal at the Ole Miss/ LSU game on October 19, 2013. The snapper was JA’s Will Denney `10.

Madison Coburn is one of ten University of Mississippi seniors named to the school’s 2013-14 Hall of Fame. This is one of the university’s highest honors, which is based on a student’s academic achievement, community service, and potential for future success.

Madison is a public policy leadership major.

Sydney Dehmer is a senior at Ole Miss, graduating in May 2014 in hospitality management.

Natalie Ethridge will begin medical school at UMMC in August of 2014.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 Vivian Lang has been awarded a Taylor Medal in the School of Liberal Arts for English at the University of Mississippi for 2014.

She plans to pursue a higher degree in either English literature or writing and publishing. Vivian is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa and the Natonal Society of Collegiate Scholars. She received the Ella Somerville Award in Fiction.

west to Eastern Arizona last season, playing both center and guard. Travis has played all three line positions during his junior college career.

Coach Kirby Cannon has said, “Travis plays the game much like you want it played: He plays hard, he plays consistently, and he is very versatile.

Coach Jason Palermo said he was like recruting three players because he has the ability to play all three line positions.”

David Lewis is working on his bachelor’s of architecture degree at Mississippi State University. He was an exhibitor in JA’s 2014 Alumni Art Show. David’s photography reflects his love of architecture as well as his love for people. David is currently raising money to return to Haiti for a third time where he will spend five weeks working in the country with the mission group But God Ministries. His work is available through his website: jdavidlewis-photo.com

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Austin Peay State University has recruited Travis Williams as offensive lineman from Arizona Eastern Junior College. Travis, a versatile 6-4, 270 pound performer, was a 2010 All-State Mississippi Association of Independent Schools defensive lineman while also earning all-conference as an offensive lineman at JA. The former state shot put qualifier initially signed with Delta State out of high school, redshirting in 2010. He left after one semester, transferring to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he played his first junior college season. He then headed 2014 JAAM

Brittan Winford married Adam Herrington in May 2014.

David Dye has been elected as vice-president of the senior class at the University of Mississippi. He is a business major.

Davis Rogers was elected ASB president for the University of Mississippi for 2014-2015. He was also awarded a Tayor Medal in the spring of 2014 in physics. He is a senior physics and biology major and plans to attend graduate school to further pursue his studies in the medical-related sciences and to continue his personal interest in community leadership.

Davis is a Carrier Scholar and member of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa, and Gamma Beta Phi academic honor societies.

CLASS OF 2012 Mackenzie Carmody is a sophomore at the University of Southern Mississippi. She is an exercise science major. Mackenzie is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Gamma Beta Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, and Lambda Sigma honor societies.

Joseph Maxwell was awarded a Taylor Medal at the University of Mississippi in psychology in the College of Liberal Arts in 2014. He is a junior majoring in biology and psychology. Joseph plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in neuropsychological medicine and neuroethics. He belongs to Phi Kappa Phi and Gamma Beta Phi. Rob Pillow was selected to present a paper at a conference held at the University of Central Oklahoma in the Spring of 2014.

Rob is a junior at the University of Mississippi and a member of the Lott Leadership Institute.

Mary Hastings Garraway is a hospitality management major at the University of Mississippi.

Abby Horner is majoring in dietetics and nutrition at Ole Miss.

Taylor McIntyre is a business marketing major at the University of Mississippi. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Society at Ole Miss. Taylor was a cheerleader and currently teaches cheer and tumbling to young girls in Oxford.

Rollins Parker is seeking a double major in dance in the College of Performing Arts and public relations and communications in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University in Orange, California. Rollins was recently inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

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NEWS OF ALUMNI 2013–14 This past summer she was selected to intern at Broadway Dance Center in New York and participated in the PULSE Dance Intensive.

Melissa Ramsey recently became recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, an honors organization at the University of Mississippi.

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Mary Margaret Tardy is a Provost Scholar and a recipient of the Academic Excellence Scholarship.

She is a dietetics and nutrition major at Ole Miss.

Clara Beth Tucker is a Chancellor’s List Scholar at the University of Mississippi. She is a member of Gamma Beta Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies and was selected to the Student Alumni Council.

Emily Warner is majoring in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Mississippi. She is on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, and a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Gamma Beta Phi honor societies.

Ellie Yates is a sophomore at the University of California, pursuing a business major while playing tennis for the nationally ranked Trojans. Ellie was a member of Southern’s Fed Cup team and was Mississippi’s Junior Player of the Year in 2010 and 2011. Last summer she represented the United States in tennis at the World University Games in Kazan, Russia.

CLASS OF 2013 Matthew McMullan was named Most Outstanding Freshman Male at the University of Southern Mississippi for 2013–2014.

Jackson Academy’s Class of 1983 celebrated its 30-year reunion with a party at the reservoir.

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ALUMNI ACTIVITIES 2013–14

Alumni Council

Alumni at Work

JA’s Alumni Council plans annual events and facilitates communication between alumni and the school. Some of the members of the Alumni Council for 2013–14 include Chuck Smith ‘82, Will Mosby `03, Adam Clark `02, Christie Evans Ogden `95, Will Van Skiver `87, Maury Breazeale `98, Scott Pedigo `90, and Chris Carlton `00.

“Alumni At Work” enables JA alumni to get together in a casual setting to meet, network, and learn about one another’s careers. Some alumni at the lunch were Don Barnes`84, Bee McNamara `05, Will Mosby `03, Drew Snyder `99, John Gresham `03, David Barrett `05, Chris Carlton, `00 (front) Martha Grace Holifield Gray `03, and Christie Evan Ogden `95.

Alumni Christmas Party

On December 19, JA Alumni were invited to a holiday Christmas party, hosted by the JA Alumni 2014 JAAM

Office at Mint in Ridgeland. All enjoyed time with former classmates and friends.

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STEM

Workforce of the future…

Students learn to think and act like scientists in STEM labs

Students work in teams of four following a NASA crew model in second through fourth grade STEM labs. Serving as commander, materials specialist, information specialist, or communication specialist, students develop skills of communication and collaboration while observing how their contributions affect the results of the entire team.

Seventh and eighth grade curriculum includes robotics engineering where students work in teams of two to build and program robots.

HANDS-ON LEARNING In the most recent academic year, second through eighth graders all experienced science class in the three new hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) labs. This fall, first grade science will include one visit per week to STEM lab. The Lower School STEM teacher also introduces STEM concepts to kindergarten students in their classrooms.

The labs, coupled with a supporting, robust curriculum, expose students to science, math, and other subjects, such as robotics engineering, in ways that are fun and engaging. The approach fosters in students abilities necessary for success in the 21 st century, such as collaboration and critical thinking, while developing science and math knowledge.

“Students will spend most of their time learning science by actually doing science. They will learn to think and act like scientists,” explained Barbara Neely, science faculty member who was instrumental in the development of STEM at JA. “Multiple studies have shown that students retain knowledge longer and better when they learn through all of their senses (sight, hearing, smell,

taste, and especially, touch). When students follow the scientific method, they develop the ability to observe their world more critically and ask pertinent questions.”

Such experiences promote deeper understanding and long-term retention. “Exploration in STEM curriculum enables students to make sense of the math and science they previously had learned in isolation,” said Pat Taylor, headmaster. “In STEM, the subjects are brought together, often through the use of technology, in hands-on, real-world applications that show students how and why things work. STEM is a course where the proverbial light bulb comes on in the minds of most students.”

In the end, it all comes back to preparing students for their future. “The STEM labs and robotics curriculum are designed to ignite and stimulate the intellectual curiosity and creativity possessed by all children. By encouraging and promoting student engagement and autonomy over their own learning, the STEM experience helps students become life-long learners,” said Cliff Kling, JA president.

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COME BACK TO JA! Reunions and Homecoming Weekend September 26-27, 2014

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