SPRING 2016
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New science and technology building prepares Students to face the Challenges of the future.
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CONTENTS
Walker Hall Opens A new era of learning has begun with the opening of Walker Hall. The newest academic building on campus houses stateof-the-art science and technology facilities and spaces to inspire creativity in boys.
FEATURE
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FIRST PERSON
4 Looking Forward
Brad Droke, Director of Educational Technology, reflects on how the The Turner Center for Technology, Engineering and Design in Walker Hall will change the way boys learn.
CAMPUS LIFE
5 Tornado Term
Planning is underway for an innovative new learning format when the two-week intensive Tornado Term comes to the Ridge in February 2017.
7 New Beginnings in Middle School
Scotty Jones will take over as Middle School Principal this fall, bringing a new vision to the Middle School.
12 Slam-Dunk Success
The inaugural Dr Pepper TEN Classic brought national powerhouse Oak Hill Academy to the Ridge for two days of basketball excitement, special events and packed stands.
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14 Funding the Future
Alumnus Bob Eager ’63 reconnected with McCallie by establishing The Mandela Fund, showing how endowed funds can allow donors to make directed gifts.
15 CAVE-Men Are Coming
The Center for Animation, Video, and Entertainment (The CAVE) will provide students with the opportunity to explore, create and design in digital media starting this fall.
16 Chess Champions
Senior Kaleb Gosdin’s state chess title highlighted a special year for the Blue Tornado chess program.
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Preparing Young Men for the Future “‘Children grow into the intellectual lives of those around them.’ Lev Vygotsky wrote these words at the beginning of the 20th century as the automobile, the airplane, the radio and the television broadened the collective imagination and curiosity of the entire world. These innovations changed the way people interacted with one another and how they viewed the world as a whole. One hundred years later, we are still watching as technology and innovation continue to make our collective world a smaller and more interconnected place.” - Brad Droke, McCallie’s Director of Educational Technology
In the past year, Director of Educational Technology Brad Droke has overseen the opening of Walker Hall and a rethinking of how McCallie can use technology to inspire boys and prepare them for the challenges of the 21st Century.
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he intellectual lives of McCallie students and teachers continue to grow more complex and diverse with each passing year. Our boys will graduate and enter a world that demands the ability to analyze critically, communicate, collaborate and creatively solve problems. The Ted Turner ’56 Center for Technology, Engineering and Design, The TED, allows the opportunity for boys to develop these essential skills. The TED, located on the bottom floor of Walker Hall, has been designed to provide a technology-rich environment where students can grow in their capacity to be intellectually curious and creatively confident. Through a variety of partnerships and projects, students are being given the chance to see how traditional school disciplines connect and extend beyond their classroom. They are now learning how to apply their existing knowledge to unique and relevant problems throughout our community. My hope is that over the next few years, we will establish partnerships with local businesses, non-profits and local government agencies where students can practice applying their knowledge to relevant, real-world problems. Since the doors of The TED opened, students have used the space to do truly amazing things. Sixth graders applied science and math principles to design model airplanes using the laser cutter. Individual students have designed and 3D printed everything from a working part for their truck to a model of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Stadium. A group of students built a PC to use for virtual reality game development, while another group of students researched and designed a prototype of a light rail system for Chattanooga. In every situation, students are not only using innovative technology, but they are applying it in a purposeful way that expands and enhances their learning. I have Vygotsky’s words framed in my office as a reminder that technology and innovation will continually change the tools and methods I use to teach, but my purpose will forever stay the same: to provide experiences where my students have opportunities to explore their passions and purpose, develop their intellectual curiosity and grow into men who are empathic leaders who impact change in their world. g
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Are you ready for Tornado Term — coming February 2017? Tornado Term will be an innovative, two week session that will allow students to dive deeply into a wide range of interesting topics. The regular weekly schedule will be suspended and, in its place, each student will focus his academic day on one of dozens of courses teamtaught by McCallie teachers. While Tornado Term classes will be held over just two weeks, the intensive focus on a single course will give teachers the opportunity for more in-depth learning and exploration of a particular topic. “As a classroom teacher, the pace required to cover necessary material often means we often sacrifice depth for breadth,” History teacher Chris Carpenter ’96 said. “This is a chance to slow down and dig deeper into a non-traditional subject.”
Ehrmann In spir e s For two days on campus and in the Chattanooga community, motivational speaker Joe Ehrmann brought his message of redefining masculinity for today’s boys and young men to the Ridge. Mr. Ehrmann — a former NFL lineman who spent 10 years with the Baltimore Colts — conducted sessions with McCallie faculty and students as well as through a public presentation hosted by the National Center for the Development of Boys. Mr. Erhmann has devoted his life and ministry to fostering a conversation about how best to raise boys in a way that won’t allow damaging definitions of manhood to stunt their growth as responsible and loving adults. The key point of his message during his visit to Chattanooga was to dispel what he calls the three myths of masculinity. Those myths — perpetuated by society and sometimes even by well-meaning parents, teachers and coaches are • Manhood is connected to athletic ability • Manhood is related to sexuality and sexual conquest • Manhood is measured by economic success. Mr. Ehrmann challenged McCallie’s teachers and coaches to think about what messages they give students to shape their ego and how they can best to build up their students without sending mixed messages about manhood. g SPR I NG 2016 | 5
The McCallie Magazine Spring 2016 HEADMASTER A. Lee Burns III ’87 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Billy T. Faires ’90 MCCALLIE MAGAZINE EDITOR Jim Tanner ’86 MCCALLIE MAGAZINE DESIGNER Kristin Youngblood
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New beginnings Sco t t y Jone s Se t To L e ad A s Ne w Middle School P r incip al
Scotty Jones comes to McCallie from The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, where he has served as the sixth-grade Dean of Boys.
“I am excited to begin working with the faculty and students as we all focus on giving boys the absolute best education.”
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t the beginning of each new school year, the Middle School is always full of new faces as the incoming group of sixth-graders begin their McCallie journey. It’s an exciting time for the boys as they take their first steps as students on the Ridge filled with wonder, excitement — and perhaps a few nerves. When the 2016-17 school year begins in August, there will be another new face among the boys roaming the corridors of McDonald Hall as Scotty Jones begins his first year as the principal of the Middle School. “What an honor it is to have been selected to join the McCallie community,” Mr. Jones said when his appointment was announced following a national search. “The decision to move to Chattanooga has been a thoughtful and prayerful one.” Mr. Jones comes to the Ridge from Westminster Schools in Atlanta, where he has served as Dean of Boys for the sixth
grade. In his 10 years at Westminster, he served in various roles, including as middle school curriculum coordinator for fine arts, band director, and middle school tennis coach. “Not only does Scotty have extensive experience as a teacher and leader in a middle school setting, but he has also served on a variety of committees,” said Assistant Head Kenny Sholl. “He has served on the President Search Advisory Committee, Middle School Admissions Committee, Technology/Laptop Implementation Committee, Student Life Board Committee, Faculty Forum Facilitator, and Online Guidelines and Respectable Use Policy Committee, to name just a few.” Mr. Jones will take over for Lynn Goss, who retires after 21 years leading the Middle School through the move to McDonald Hall in 1999 and the addition of a sixth grade class that same year. It will be a tough act for Mr. Jones to follow, but he’s excited to get started on his own McCallie journey. “McCallie has a solid reputation and foundation with how boys learn differently than girls,” he said. “I am excited to begin working with the faculty and students at McCallie as we all focus on giving boys the absolute best education.” Mr. Jones is married to Laurie, and they have two sons, Caleb and Ethan, and a daughter, Megan. g SPR I NG 2016 |
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Walker Hall New building heralds a new era at McCallie.
“Dynamic learning spaces and synergistic environments will provide our boys with extraordinary learning and growth opportunities aligned with emerging skills in today’s world.” — Headmaster Lee Burns
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n the first floor of the three-story Walker Hall, McCallie’s new $15 million state-of-the-art science and technology building, which opened in February, a boy is writing an integral line of code for an app he is developing. Next door, a group is ideating solutions for a local startup. Down the hall, boys are gathering around a 3D printer as it completes the final part of their robot. Chemistry students are attending a virtual lecture with a well-known researcher in the Global Conference room, while biology students are experimenting in the Culture Lab. Across the hall, a middle school class is engaged in a collaborative design challenge to improve their community. This is the future of innovation and invention at McCallie. As the world continues to change around us, schools are challenged with educating and preparing students for the unknown. Schools must ask how might we educate students to be collaborative and creative problem-solvers. How might we design flexible educational spaces and experiences that prepare students for their future? As McCallie began to explore these questions, the faculty discovered a need for spaces and programs where students could explore their passions, be inspired and develop
Students enjoy the sun outside on the Spencer J. McCallie III Quadrangle and amphitheather in front of Walker Hall.
a capacity for creativity, invention and innovation. In addition to the 13 new, wellequipped science labs that will allow for better study of biology, chemistry and physics, the Ridge added three learning environments new to campus: the Innovation Lab, the Engineering Lab and the Global Conference Room. Together these spaces form the Turner Center for Technology, Engineering and Design (made possible by the generosity of alumnus Ted Turner ’56) that will tap into the passions and ideas of students and teachers in ways that were not possible before. “These dynamic learning spaces provide our boys with extraordinary learning and growth opportunities aligned with important and emerging skills in today’s world,” says Headmaster Lee Burns ’87. “These new learning spaces accompany the 13 large, state-of-the-art biology, chemistry and physics laboratories on the other floors.”
Former Headmaster Kirk Walker ’69, center, cuts the ribbon to officially open Walker Hall joined by, from left, Board Chairman Elliott Davenport, David Stonecipher ’59, Headmaster Lee Burns ’87 and Hal Daughdrill III ’73.
The Innovation Lab gives boys a space that can be configured for various projects and classes.
Students are engaged in both the Chemistry lab and Innovation lab. Left top and bottom: Students in the iLab created stop motion videos using Legos and cell phone cameras. >>>>>>
The Innovation Lab The Lebovitz Innovation Lab (made possible through the generosity of alumni Charles, Stephen, Michael and Alan Lebovitz and their families) was created to develop McCallie students into what noted developmental psychologist Jean Piaget calls “men who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done — men who are creative, inventive, and discoverers”. The “iLab” is a place where traditional disciplines collide with one another. Students and teachers from every department work together to solve real-world problems. “Students will be able to learn how to collaborate and how to use design thinking to prototype innovative solutions for local companies, nonprofits and government agencies” said Brad Droke, Director of Educational Technology. “The iLab connects our students’ learning environment to the rest of the world, enabling students to develop a deeper understanding of how to apply their knowledge to their community and future. Design Thinking, a systematized thinking process focused on generating usable and creative
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This spring Middle School students used the Innovation Lab to learn about stop-motion animation: See the best of these student videos by searching “McHollywood” on Youtube.com. solutions to real-world problems, is at the core of everything that will happen in the Innovation Lab.” As boys work through the process, they develop their creative confidence, an ability to identify relevant problems in their surroundings and a greater understanding of how to use innovative technologies, like 3D printers, a laser cutter and electronics, to create products that positively impact the world around them. The iLab is designed to be a fluid and dynamic space that is conducive to radical, cross-curricular collaboration and the purposeful use of technology. It can simultaneously contain students concentrating on individual research and synthesis, students who are ideating potential solutions, and a teacher working with individual students on their work. The room is full of writable surfaces and movable furniture so students
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can create the space they need for their work. All of these elements create an active and engaging space where students are intrinsically motivated to apply all they have learned to unique problems in the world.
A Humble and Faithful Leader
The Engineering Lab Boys naturally love to create and build with their hands. They want to tinker, experiment and explore, but more traditional classroom spaces can limit boys’ ability to do so. “With the addition of the Engineering Lab, we embrace boys’ natural creative tendencies and empower them to fully explore how design, invention and engineering shape their world,” Mr. Burns said. “With the help of the lab, faculty now have the ability to teach students how to use professional-grade equipment, like a CNC router, a drill press, a sandblaster and a plasma cutter, to make parts needed for individual projects, robotics classes and Science Olympiad entries.” The Lab is designed to feel like a 21st century workshop. It is stocked with hand tools, welders and table saws. It has large workbenches to allow students to spread out and work. It is the room where students can practically apply their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math to relevant design challenges. As boys hear about this lab, they will ask to design drones and rebuild cars. There is an engineering passion among McCallie students that we can now fully tap into and foster into a lifelong love of learning and creating. The Global Conference Room As technology continues to advance, the world gets smaller and more interconnected. Today’s students are expected to be globally aware and engaged. Students must have well-rounded perspectives that extend beyond the walls of McCallie and give them the opportunity to see the world in a different way. With the addition of the Turner Global Conference Room, students have the space to gather and learn from virtual and in-person lectures and collaborate with classes from all cultures and backgrounds. Through the seamless integration of technology, we have made these global interactions accessible and approachable. The combination of the Innovation Lab, the Engineering Lab and the Global Conference Room provides McCallie with an environment and curriculum that rivals any similar program in the country. “These spaces position McCallie at the forefront of STEM education and are nimble enough to remain up to date for many years to come,” says Assistant Headmaster Kenny Sholl. For students and teachers, the future is full of unlimited potential to discover, design and invent things never imagined by prior generations. g
Walker Hall is named after Dr. R. Kirk Walker Jr. ’69, who served as Headmaster from 1999 to 2014. He was the first Headmaster not from the McCallie family to lead the school. Dr. Walker led McCallie through a crucial period of time, overseeing a great period of growth and the construction of Burns and Pressley dorms and the new dining facility at New Alumni Hall. Without his leadership, life on the Ridge would be very different for students, faculty and alumni. Dr. Walker has remained active on McCallie’s behalf, working tirelessly to raise money for the building that now bears his name — a decision the Board of Trustees made in secret to keep him from turning down this richly deserved honor. Since 2015, Dr. Walker has continued his service to education as President of the Southern Association of Independent Schools. “Dr. Walker’s contributions to McCallie are legendary, and his legacy is celebrated by naming Walker Hall in his honor,” said Headmaster Lee Burns ’87. “I can think of no greater testament to the work Dr. Walker has strived for and continues to strive for throughout his distinguished career.”
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he first-ever McCallie Dr Pepper TEN Classic was a triumphant success for basketball fans far and wide. From the inspirational message delivered by Ernie Johnson Jr. at the opening luncheon to the dunk and 3-point-shooting contests, spectators and athletes were treated to the best in high school sports on Feb. 4-5. Of course, the centerpiece of the weekend were the games, with Oak Hill Academy, Hamilton Heights and Chattanooga Central joining McCallie to put on four outstanding contests. Sellout crowds filled the Sports and Activities Center, with fans coming from out of town to see the action. Coach John Shulman’s Blue Tornado squad played well against national powerhouse Oak Hill — which went on to win a national high school championship — and earned a hard-fought win over Central. The sportsmanship and competition made the inaugural Dr Pepper TEN Classic a huge success and helped start a new tradition for McCallie and Chattanooga. g SPR I NG 2016 |
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Funding the future
Endowed funds allow donors to make unique gifts
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hrough endowed funds, many alumni and others have found meaningful ways to give for specific purposes that reflect the priorities of the giver while helping boost the school mission. The story of Bob Eager ’63 and the Mandela Fund is a great example. Like many seniors, graduation from McCallie couldn’t come soon enough. “When I graduated in June of 1963, I was ready to move on,” Mr. Eager said recently from Washington, D.C. “I took all my military stuff and put it in the back of Coach Day’s car and left. I literally had no contact with McCallie for almost 50 years.” Mr. Eager went on to attend Vanderbilt, where in 1967 he was active in bringing to campus such speakers as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Sen. Strom Thurmond, poet Allen Ginsberg and activist Stokely Carmichael. Those speakers had a profound impact, and Mr. Eager wanted to give similar experiences to McCallie students. “I decided if I was going to reconnect at all, I
Types of Support Scholarship/Merit Unrestricted Endowed Chairs Faculty Salaries Professional Development Faculty Programs Other Global Initiate
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The first event sponsored by the Mandela Fund in 2014 brought Civil Rights leader and Georgia Congressman John Lewis, center, to McCallie. Rep. Lewis is pictured with Mandela Fund founder Bob Eager ’63 and former Headmaster Kirk Walker ’69.
wasn’t just going to come to a reunion; I wanted to do something that would make a difference,” he said. “I thought that it would be good to open the bubble at McCallie to the outside world. With that idea, I decided at the beginning of 2013 to establish The Mandela Fund at McCallie.” With the blessing of then-Headmaster Kirk Walker Jr. ’69 and Director of Development Penny Grant, Mr. Eager solicited donations from classmates at his 50th reunion and fully funded the project with the objective “to advance McCallie School students’ understanding of what it means to be, like Mr. Mandela, an agent of hope, reconciliation, and social justice in a community, the nation, or the world.” “Bob brought vision, passion and a willingness to work with us on a program that fit the school’s mission, as well as his own,” Mrs. Grant said. “The Mandela Fund is one of over 200 named endowed funds, some honoring or recognizing a special person(s), some reflecting a family endeavor, some funding a unique designation, some more general in design and supporting whatever the Trustees deem most important for the school, but all having a lasting legacy and impact on future generations of McCallie boys.” Establishing a named endowed fund requires a minimum investment of $50,000, and any person can contribute to an endowed fund. If interested in giving to or creating a named endowed fund, contact Mrs. Grant in the Development Office at 423-493-5621. g
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Artist rendering of the CAVE‘s studio area
Artist rendering of the CAVE’s editing lab.
Artist rendering of the CAVE‘s seating area with the computer lab to the left
Artist rendering of the CAVE‘s Computer lab classroom.
en often yearn for a “man cave” — a space to explore, be themselves, and play and tinker with tools and high tech toys. McCallie will be adding a boy cave in the fall of 2016. The Center for Animation, Video, and Entertainment (The CAVE) will provide students with the opportunity to explore, create and design in digital media with cutting edge resources in film, video, animation, graphic design, and digital instruction. With approximately 2,000 square feet, the CAVE will contain a filming studio with a Cyclorama wall, animation area, sound booth, hubs for individual and collaborative work, and dedicated space for instruction. Of course, it will also feature the latest technological tools, including cutting edge hardware and software. “The CAVE is a fusion of design and technology and enables our students to enhance their skills of creativity, design and communication,” said Academic Dean Sumner McCallie. “Students will themselves produce videos, films, and other digital and entertainment projects.” Eight Upper School classes will be taught in the CAVE, and they will be offered for students with a wide range of skill and experience, ranging from novice to advanced. Afterschool enrichment activities will also be offered. Highly regarded documentary filmmaker Dave Porfiri has been hired as director of the CAVE and to teach animation, video and digital arts. The school’s current videographer, Brandan Roberts, will be based in the CAVE and engage students in his projects. Additionally, McCallie’s visual and performing arts staff will complement the work in the CAVE. “Conceiving, scripting, producing and editing film, video and entertainment products is an increasingly powerful and relevant skill in today’s world, and we will be giving our boys robust opportunities in these areas,” said Headmaster Lee Burns ’87. “Plus, our boys will love these types of experiences.” The CAVE will be prominently located on the first floor of the main Upper School building. Renovation to create this innovative, high-tech space has already begun and should be completed by early summer. “The CAVE complements the new programs in our new science and technology facilities in Walker Hall,” said Assistant Headmaster Kenny Sholl. “It’s a new era of learning,” Headmaster Burns added, “and McCallie will be at the forefront of giving our students the learning experiences they will need to thrive and lead.” g SPR I NG 2016 |
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Senior Caleb Gosdin, right, won the Tennessee state chess championship for 2016 and he and fellow senior Patrick Davis guided the team to a region title this year.
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cCallie chess ace Kaleb Gosdin proved worthy of his Chess Expert ranking during the first week of February, winning the Tennessee Chess Association High School State Championship. Gosdin is one of the top rated players in the state, and he showed why with four wins and a draw to win the state title. As state champion Gosdin earns the right to compete this summer in the Denker National Tournament of High School Champions in Indianapolis. Gosdin’s state title comes just one week after he and sixth-grader Sonny Ravinder each won region titles to advance to state. Rallying for the win in the final round of play, McCallie Ravinder prevailed to claim the 2016 title at the Elementary Division at the Tennessee Chess Association Individual Regional Championships in late January. Both Gosdin and Ravinder finished with perfect scores of five out of five in regional play. Another McCallie senior, Patrick Davis, won three of five to finish in fourth place in regionals, with one of his losses coming to teammate Gosdin. McCallie’s chess program followed up Gosdin’s state
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MCCALLIE CHESS AWARD WINNERS: State Champion: Kaleb Godsin State Indiv. Qualifiers: Kaleb Godsin and Patrick Davis First Place Region Team - High School Team: Kaleb Godsin, Parth Virani, Patirck Davis, Ryland Chapman and Thomas Shikoh 2nd Place Team - Junior High Team: Thomas Shikoh, Parth Virani, Danial Jeong and Andrew Haun Regional Indiv. Champion - Sixth grade: Sonny Ravinder
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JAY MOOREFIELD THIRD AT STATE BOWLING INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
All six of McCallie’s regular starters earned spots in the individual competition. Evan Majic finished 13th, Jacob Benefield was 14th, Eric Park 19th, Sam Wood 21st and Jacob Sloan 23rd.
WRESTLING ALL AMERICANS
Junior Judah Duhm completed a perfect undefeated wrestling season Feb. 20, capped with an individual State Championship. Judah claimed the 160-pound state title at the TSSAA Division II Traditional State Championships. Judah’s run through the tournament included a tech fall and a pin. He opened his bracket with a 17-1 tech fall over Thomas Butler of Brentwood Academy. He pinned Drake Mitchell of Franklin Road Academy in the championship semifinals to earn a spot in the title match. Facing Tommy Bracket of Christian Brothers in the finals, Judah captured the crown with a 9-2 victory to finish TSSAA action at 39-0.
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Sophomore River Henry and junior Judah Duhm earned All-American status in wrestling Feb. 27 at the National Preps Championships at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. River was seeded 12th at 285 pounds. He went 4-2 in the tournament with two pins. In the third-place match, he lost 3-2 to Mansur Abdul-Malik of St. Vincent Pallotti to place fourth and claim All-American status. Duhm, the sixth seed at 160 pounds, wrestled to a 5-2 mark at the tournament and defeated Will Verallis of Wyoming Seminary in the fifth-place match.
VARSITY BASKETBALL CAPS SUCCESSFUL SEASON WITH STATE SEMIFINAL RUN
The basketball team finished another memorable season with a return to the Final Four in the TSSAA state tournament. Coach John Shulman’s squad finished an impressive 25-8 on the season with wins in the Best of Preps Tournament and a thirdplace finish in the Berea (Ky.) Holiday Classic.
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Jay rolled games of 157, 150, 195 and 237. The 237 was the second highest score of the day among Division II bowlers.
DUHM WINS STATE TITLE
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Jay was one of the top six individuals to advance to the finals. He averaged 184.8 pins in four games and was only 12 pins behind the top finisher, three-time individual champion Donny Turner of Friendship Christian Academy.
McCallie’s junior Judah Duhm capped an undefeated season by winning a state title in wrestling.
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Junior Jay Moorefield placed third in the individual State Bowling Tournament Jan. 22. Jay fell in the semifinals to Bradley Pounds of Christian Brothers, 153-147.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, center, presents The Order of the Long Leaf Pine to Bill Womble Jr. ‘60 at a ceremony with Erna Womble.
Bill Womble Jr. ’60 Honored by North Carolina Governor Attorney Bill Womble Jr. ’60 was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine by North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for providing “exemplary service” to the state of North Carolina. The award is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed by the governor of North Carolina. “Without this person,” Gov. McCrory said immediately before announcing Mr. Womble’s name, “Winston-Salem wouldn’t be the same city and North Carolina wouldn’t be the same state.” Mr. Womble has more than 40 years of experience in high stakes litigation in several states. A graduate of Duke Law School, he chairs the North Carolina Bar Association’s Committee on Judicial Independence, and has consistently accepted leadership roles in its work ranging from Legal Aid to practical skills training to bench/bar relationships and professionalism. g
Brock Earns Casey Award On March 11, Headmaster Lee Burns ’87 presented the 2016 Walker Casey Award to senior Banner Brock during Chapel. The award is named in memory of Walker Casey ’47 and is one of the most prestigious honors McCallie bestows to a senior student. Voted upon by the school’s faculty, and student members of Keo-Kio, the Student Council and the Senate, the award recognizes the senior who most profoundly exhibits the strong Christian beliefs and standards exemplified by Mr. Casey. “While there are other important awards at McCallie, the Walker Casey Award clearly speaks to the very soul of McCallie,” Mr. Burns said. “It recognizes strength of character and the power of positive influence.” Banner Brock more than lives up to the ideals celebrated by the Walker Casey Award. He has been an active and enthusiastic member of the Student Council, TEPs, Keo-Kio, The Missionary Committee, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life and the Happiness Club.
Science superstars McCallie took five Grand Champion awards in March at the Chattanooga Regional Science and Engineering Fair, and in April Sam Manor and Kevin Wagoner were honored at an International fair in Texas. UPPER SCHOOL
OF FINALISTS WERE MCCALLIE STUDENTS
5 GRAND CHAMPION WINNERS!
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TEAM COMPETITION WINNER
Sam Maner and Kevin Wagoner were top finishers at the International Sustainable World Energy Environment Engineering Project Olympiad in Houston. Wagoner won the bronze medal in the Energy Biofuel category while Maner received Honorable Mention (basically 4th place) in the Energy Thermodynamics category. These results put theses students among the best in the world in their area of study. Upper School Students Andrew Aultman, Simon Li, Arthur Sung along wiht Maner and Wagoner each won grand champion prizes for their work at CRSEF. The award was Aultman’s second consecutive win at CRSEF, and Li qualified for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for a second straight year. Joining Li at ISEF in Arizona this May are Aultman, Sung and Maner. This honor is reserved for students who take top honors at an ISEF-affiliated Fair. In only the third year competing in the CRSEF, McCallie had eight of the 17 finalists out of about 200 students
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ELLIS IS FIRST CHAIR IN ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND One faculty member said of Banner, “He conveys his awareness that ethics is about both thinking well and living well; that the ultimate test of ideas is their practical impact on those who are affected by the actions taken because of them. He cares about what is actually done in a moral decision as well as why it is done.” Walker Casey died from a brain tumor in 1947, six weeks before his scheduled graduation date at McCallie. He was inducted into Keo-Kio, the senior leadership organization, before his passing. The award, established by his parents and the school, is presented each year around Walker Casey’s birthday. g
presenting 76 projects in the regional competition. McCallie students who were named finalists at the UTC fair were Daniel Cui, Andrew Aultman, Sam Maner, Kevin Wagoner, Arthur Sung, Jackson Wright, Hanson Zhang, and Simon Li. In addition, Li presented his paper to the Tennessee Academy of Science for the state competition presentation. In February, Li attended the Junior National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C., representing Tennessee, and he was inducted as a lifelong member based on his research last year.
Senior Edward Ellis achieved a longtime goal this week when he was named first chair trumpet for the Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association AllState Jazz Band. Ellis had previously been selected for the All-East and All-State Bands in January before auditioning for the All-State Jazz Band. Ellis will join sophomore Allen Liu in the All-State performances in Nashville. Liu was selected to be a member of the All-State Orchestra and will be auditioning for his chair placement later in the spring. In all, five McCallie musicians were selected to participate in either AllEast or All-State bands and orchestra.
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BUILDING A BETTER WORLD FOR ALL
Middle School science students were the team champions in their division at the Chattanooga Regional Science and Engineering Fair.
On Feb. 1, the Right Rev. Robert Christopher Wright challenged the Upper School to confront the giant challenges they will face in life and help make the world a better place for all man. Bishop Wright serves as bishop of the Episcopal Church’s Diocese of Atlanta — only the 10th bishop in that body’s 105-year history and Georgia’s first African-American Episcopal bishop ever — and his visit was organized by junior Tahir Murray to help kick off Black History Month on campus. In his talk during Upper School Chapel. Bishop Wright was entertaining and inspiring, telling the boys that they will face major challenges after graduation and must commit themselves to confronting these problems to build a better world for everyone.
The team championship for the Middle Schoolers at CRSEF showed teamwork in action. In the Middle School competition at CRSEF, Sam Havron, Reece Gallagher and Nick Hannah claimed special awards, while Havron, Keller Lindley, Jack Eftink, Duke Richey and Grant Williams took first place in their respective categories. g
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CLASS Upcoming Alumni Events September 15-17 | Golden M Homecoming & Reunion (Classes of 1951, 1956, 1961,1966) September 29 - October 1 | Reunion Weekend (Classes of 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011)
Parke Stratton Poindexter Morris born on January 31, 2016 to Parke Morris ’88 and Whitley
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To Parke Morris ’88 and Whitley, a son, Parke Stratton Poindexter Morris, on January 31, 2016.
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Blythe Bailey ’90 to Hope Hessler on December 18, 2015. Corbin Caruthers ’94 to Lindsay Puddy on November 14, 2015. To Dean Boyatzis ’95 and Bree, a son, Flynn Constantine Boyatzis, on November 11, 2015. To Charlie Smith ’96, a son, Charles Garland Smith, on December 3,2015.
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To John Colin Shaw ’00 and Amy, a son, Dylan Cromarty Shaw, on November 30, 2015. Roy Trammel ’01 to Kimberly Gillespie on September 26, 2015. To Peterson Hostetler ’02 and Natalie a son,Edward Winston Hostetler, on December 15, 2015. To Matt Kreis ’03 and Tatum, a son, Marshall James Kreis, on October 31, 2015. To Sam Currin ’03 and Katherine a son, Crawford Johnson Currin, on November 24, 2015. Jean-Marc Pellerin ’04 to Melissa on October 23, 2013. To Whit Dowlen ’05 and Katelyn, a daughter, Mary Scott, on September 7, 2015. Hugh Dowlen ’07 to Elissa Jantzen on May 30, 2015. Daniel T. Krecklow ’07 to Isabella Anne Plate on December 19, 2015. Thomas W. Brown IV ’07 to Lucy Lavada Richardson on March 5, 2016. To John Harris ’08 and Kerry Anne a son, William Everette Harris, on November 10, 2015.
Daniel T. Krecklow ’07 to Isabella Anne Plate on December 19, 2015.
When Hugh Dowlen ’07 married Elissa Jantzen on May 30, 2015, McCallie alumni shared in the celebration. From left are Whit Dowlen ’05, John Dowlen ’03, Sam Dowlen ’09, William Decosimo ’07, Clay Huffaker ’07, Hugh, Elissa, Vance Faulkner ’07, Hugh Huffaker ’73, Kemmer Anderson, and Rev. David Speakman ’92 who performed the ceremony.
Flynn Constantine Boyatzis born on November 11, 2015 to Dean Boyatzis ’95 and Bree.
Marshall James Kreis born on October 31, 2015 to Matt Kreis ’03 and Tatum.
Edward Winston Hostetler born on December 15, 2015 to Peterson Hostetler ’02 and Natalie.
William Everette Harris born on November 10, 2015 to John Harris ’08 and Kerry Anne.
Roy Trammel ’01 married Kimberly Gillespie on September 26, 2015.
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Jean-Marc Pellerin ’04 married Melissa on October 23, 2013.
Crawford Johnson Currin, born November 24, 2015 to Sam Currin ’03 and Katherine.
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Headmaster Lee Burns ’87 was able to meet and spend time with McCallie alumni from five decades including: Bill Kimball ’87, John Arlt ’79, Toby Bruce ’79, Bryant Lin ’92, Alex Kent ’90, Nate Tyaler ’94, Drew Henwood ’69, Blake McConnell ’88, Jimmy Tobin ’09, Kevin Chen ’95, and Bryan Shiles ’77. A group of 1964 classmates got together this November on Frank Crump III ’64’s farm in Coldwater, Mississippi. L to R: Frank Crump, Don Holland, Jack Pitcher, Acker Rogers, Tim Wright and Ned Giles.
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Dean of Students Bob Bires had a nice surprise on vacation in Washington, D.C., when he ran into, Ed Holzwanger ’94, who lives and works as a labor lawyer in the nation’s capital.
Bill Graeber ’74 had a great visit with legendary former faculty member Mr. Humphreys in October 2015.
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Bill Womble Jr. ’60 was honored by the Governor of North Carolina with a presentation of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. James F. Speake ’63 released his second recording, “Sweet Life” now available on iTunes and CDBaby.com. James Wann ’66 released his new recording “Blue Heaven” now available on this website jimwann.com Thomas Hughes ’69 was named by the Princeton Review as one of “The Best 300 Professors in the United States” in 2012 for his work at the University of South Carolina. He is the recipient of seven Mortar Board awards and the Alfred G. Smith business school outstanding professor. He teaches two courses with the number one ranked International Business department, in Greece and Cuba. In addition to Greece and Cuba, he has taught in Turkey, France and England.
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James Wallace ’74 recently published “Walking with God - How a Simple, Daily Habit Can Change Your Life” and published his first book in a Christian-Living Series called “Let Us Meet at the River.” He is expected to have his book called “Tales of the River” scheduled for publication in early 2016. All books available through southernriverpublishing.com Robert C. Goodrich Jr. ’74 and colleague David W. Houston IV, were published as co-authors of a Norton Bankruptcy Law Adviser newsletter titled, “In RE ICL Holding Co.: Roadmap for Avoiding the Absolute Priority Rule.”Paul Renfroe ’74 and this wife Diane Davis (GPS ’69) are both getting their doctorate in theology this year at the Ministry Training College of Christian International in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Paul has also completed his first three books, available at www.christianwhatareyou.com.
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Ira Stein ’82 was elected president of the Frist Clinic, a 30-man multispecialty physicians group in Nashville, Tennessee.
During a recent trip to San Francisco for an independent schools conference, Headmaster Lee Burns ’87 was able to meet and spend time with McCallie alumni from five decades including: Bill Kimball ’87, John Arlt III ’79, Toby Bruce ’79, Bryant Lin ’92, Alex Kent ’90, Nate Taylor ’94, Drew Henwood ’69, Blake McConnell ’88, Jimmy Tobin ’09, Kevin Chen ’95, and Bryan Shiles ’77. Alfredo Echiverri ’89 has released his second album titled, “Mr. Moon”, now available on iTunes and Amazon.
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Kyle Eiselstein ’90 was appointed to vice-chair of the litigation department for the law firm of Miller & Martin PLLC. Michael Abramson ’95 recently published a book: “A Playbook for Taking Back America: Lessons from the 2012 Presidential Election”now available on amazon.com. William Anthony Lizarraga, M.D., ’96 has been elected Chair of Medicine at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Lukas Smith ’97 took home the award for “Bartender of the Year” in the Eater.com 2015 Eater Awards for Washington, D.C. Smith also took home multiple cocktail competition prizes, such as the Craft Spirit of Poe Jury Prize.
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Joshua Worthington ’00 started general surgery with Surgical Associates of Cleveland in Cleveland, Tennessee. Phillip Bachman ’03 accepted a position as a financial advisor at BCS Wealth Management, LLC in Johnson City, Tennessee. Frank H. S. Polley ’06’s father David Polley was recently inducted into the World Floor Covering (WFCA) Hall of Fame. David W. Keyt ’08 was welcomed as a new associate at Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan. Christopher Ryan ’09 moved to San Francisco in December, 2015, and now works for City National Rochdale designing investment portfolios. SPR I NG 2016 |
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William Dempster Sharp ’39 of Knoxville, Tenn., died February 18, 2016. He attended Tusculum College and graduated from the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, with a degree in Business Management. He was in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a Certified Public Accountant and cofounder of Severance and Sharp CPA. He was a member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) of which he was a Past President. He was a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants and served on the AICPA Council. He was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, where he served faithfully as a Ruling Elder and Treasurer for many years and was named Treasurer Emeritus. He is survived by his twin daughters.
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James “Jim” Columbus Talley II ’42 of Knoxville, Tenn., died December 19, 2015. Jim served as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II where he received a Purple Heart and Air Medal with clusters. He was a longtime member of The First Presbyterian Church where he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Elder and Sunday School teacher. He was a past President of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and was given the “Mr. Knoxville” award in 1962 by the Chamber of Commerce. He last served as Senior Vice President of 1st Tennessee Bank. He was past Secretary and National Lieutenant Governor of Civitan Club. Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Jean Fulton Talley. He is survived by his son Jay Talley ’65; daughter; grandchildren, including Chris Talley ’02, and great grandchildren. Harry T. “Wig” Robinson ’43 of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., died November 15, 2015. Wig was an All Mid-South conference running back at McCallie and, as a senior, won the city scoring title after a four touchdown effort in his final game of the season. After graduation, he entered the United States Navy and played football in the Navy’s V12 program at Vanderbilt, Great Lakes and Tulane University, before finishing at Vanderbilt. Nicknamed “The Chattanooga ChooChoo” and “Hurricane Harry,” he finished his career as second team All-SEC. With his brother Monk he led and grew Top Flight, Inc. for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Nancy Curtis Robinson; son, Harry “Wejun” Robinson, III ’70; son, Lowndes Curtis Robinson ’71; son, Daniel Taylor Robinson ’77; son, Michael Adams Robinson ’84; two daughters and fourteen grandchildren including: Tommy Robinson ’01; Lowndes Robinson ’97, Robby Robinson ’06, Mikey Robinson ’11; eight great grandchildren with another on the way.
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Dr. Charles MacDonald “Don” Coffey III ’45 of Davidson, N.C., died November 11, 2015. Don received a BS in Business from Davidson College in 1949, where he was Phi Beta Kappa and received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. He was a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Reserve from 1949 to 1954 and was in business with his father. Don attended Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA before Ruth and Don were called to Ridgecrest and Oakboro Presbyterian Churches in Stanley County, NC where they served until Don returned to Union Theological Seminary and received a Master and Doctor of Theology in 1964. Don was called to serve at Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, SC where he was Professor of Biblical Theology and Christian Education. Throughout his retirement, Don continued to work as an Investment Manager with the Christian Social Justice Fund through which he invested in the stock market in order to make generous gifts to various global hunger relief and social justice organizations. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ruth. Don is survived by his four children, including one of his sons Charles Welton Coffey ’78 as well as nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Robert “Bob” Carl Williams Jr. ’49 of Pittsfield, Vermont, died December 26, 2015. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., where he was a Golden Gloves champion boxer and earned a degree in engineering from the University of Tennessee. After a stint in the U.S. Air Force as a jet pilot, he discovered the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. He honed his true calling as an architect at the Harvard School of Design. He moved to Vermont, where he founded Hawk Mountain. His company built several hundred homes over the decades here and abroad, employing many local people. In his last decades, he dedicated several hours to the reading and writing of poetry. He was also an accomplished watercolorist and a consummate sailor. He is survived by his widow, Annabelle Williams.
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R. “Congdon” Congdon Magruder Sr. ’50 of Saint Cloud, Fla., died June 18, 2014. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and was an entrepreneur in the transportation industry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Hughes Magruder. He is survived by his brother Dr. Brock Magruder ’49, and eight grandchildren. William “Bill” Rothwell Watts Jr. ’50 of Dillard, Ga., died April 16, 2015. He was a renowned golf course architect and former chaplain to the Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. He played golf for the University of Miami and was the original designer of Sunrise, Lago Mar, Miami Lakes Country Clubs and many others. He is survived by his wife Elaine, his three children, and four stepchildren.
Henry Diamond ’50 of Washington, D.C., died February 21, 2016. After graduation from Vanderbilt University, he served in the United States Army, primarily in Germany. He received a Freedoms Foundation award following upon his military service. Following his graduation from Georgetown’s National Law Center, he served a key role on President John F. Kennedy’s Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission. The Commission issued a seminal report, edited by Mr. Diamond, that led to the creation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Wilderness Act and a national system of wild and scenic rivers. He went on to serve as co-Executive Director of the White House Conference on Natural Beauty. New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller named Mr. Diamond as the first Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). He later moved to the private sector, joining the nascent environmental law firm that became Beveridge & Diamond. He served on more than 30 boards and commissions. In 2011, he received the Secretary of the Interior’s Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award, the Interior Department’s highest honor for a private citizen. In October of last year, the Environmental Law Institute presented Henry with its Environmental Achievement Award. He is survived by his wife Betty Diamond, his daughter and the family of late stepson John Bringham. Terry D. Hinch ’58 of Virginia Beach, Va., died December 18, 2015. He was a graduate of Spring City High School, McCallie School and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He retired from the Custom Express Company in Virginia Beach and was a member of the Thalia Lynn Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Nancy Henley Hinch, his mother, his daughter and son, his brother in law, and six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Louis Prosterman Jr. ’59 of Chattanooga, Tenn., died January 28, 2016. During his early years, Louis was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church. He attended the Health Sciences School in Memphis and graduated from the University of Chattanooga, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Louis also received a Master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. For more than 40 years, Louis worked as a Development Supervisor for Hamilton County. His proudest work involved the creation and refurbishment of neighborhood parks, Chester Frost Park and Campgrounds, and the Aquarium Plaza. In addition to his distinguished career, Louis served on the boards of the Chattanooga Human Services and the Metropolitan Council for Community Services. He was also a member of the National Environmental Health Association. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Hagan; his two sons, grandchildren and his nephew.
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Charles William “Bill” Burgin ’60 of Columbus, Georgia died January 3, 2016. He graduated from Auburn University as a Distinguished Military Graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. As a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church he served as a Sunday School teacher, member of the Administrative Board and Finance Committee, and Chairman of the Committee on Missions. He was chairman of the Wesley Glen planning sub-committee that led to the founding of Wesley Glen Ministries. An Eagle Scout as a youth, Mr. Burgin was a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for over 50 years and served as President of the Executive Board of the Chattahoochee Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He received BSA’s Silver Beaver, Cross and Flame, and Award of Merit for extensive and outstanding service. Mr. Burgin served four years in the United States Air Force as a Captain and Instructor Missile Combat Crew Commander for the SAC’s Titan missile systems. In 1976 he joined the Scottish Rite and was a 32nd Degree Mason as a member of Mount Herman Lodge # 304. He also was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is survived by his wife, Helen Lovein Jackson Burgin; two sons and two daughters and nine grandchildren. Charles Edward Stieg ’63 of Chattanooga, died March 1, 2016. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era. Chuck retired in 2012 from Manufacturer’s Chemical Company, located in Cleveland, TN. He was an avid golfer and member of Council Fire Golf Club. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Swinea and his two sons.
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Douglass “Doug” Gordon Foote Jr. ’73 of Nashville, Tenn., died of cancer December 28, 2015. Doug attended the University of Wyoming and Boston Architectural College. Doug was a sales, business development, and management professional in the building products and supplies industry. As his career progressed, he focused on environmentally friendly projects and became LEED certified. Doug served the community and the environment, volunteering for multiple organizations including Habitat for Humanity, The Warner Parks, and most recently The Cumberland River Compact. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Childs Bass Foote his three sons, his sister and nephews.
Frank Rogers Thomas ’75 of Monteagle, Tenn., died November 23, 2015. He was born in Chattanooga and grew up in South Pittsburg, Tenn. Frank attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He was an owner of Sequatchie Concrete Service and for many years managed their operations in Shelbyville, Tenn. He is survived by his father Bob Thomas and two sons Stephen Thomas ’00, Allen Thomas ’03, brothers R. “Reece” Thomas ’70 and David Thomas ’72, and his nieces and nephews. Philip H. Williams ’76 of Winston-Salem, N.C., died December 16, 2015. Phillip was a proud graduate of Auburn University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for 34 years, and thoroughly enjoyed retirement. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Ginier Williams, his two sons, his brother, Randoph “Randy” Williams ’81, his father and a granddaughter. Bruce Henderson Guthrie ’78 of Chattanooga, Tenn., died after a brief illness, November 20, 2015. Mr. Guthrie was born and reared in the Brainerd neighborhood of Chattanooga. While attending The McCallie School in 1978, he served as student body president He earned a Political Science degree from Memphis State University and was admitted to The State Bar of Tennessee in 1989 after completing his Juris Doctor degree at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham. He practiced law until his death, initially with his father, Billy Bruce Guthrie, in affiliation with the late Paul Sorrick, and later as the principal of the family law firm. He was a member of the Alhambra Shrine Temple, Shelter Church and an enthusiastic recreational golfer. He is survived by father and stepmother, his ex-wife Leslie Allison Hope-Guthrie, and his two children.
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Peter Benjamin Carroll ’95 of Brooklyn, N.Y., died after a lengthy illness, September 28, 2015. He was a graduate of Columbia University. He resided in New York City, where he worked and created Citynoise.org as an outlet for people with a love of the urban form. Peter is survived by mother, grandmother, partner, Katherine Lorimer.
Obituaries are included in McCallie Magazine by class year in chronological order by date of death. Those not included in this issue will appear in the next. The Alumni Office sends e-mail announcements about confirmed deaths to all classmates whose e-mail addresses are updated in our system as soon as the school is notified of them. Stay informed of such things. Make sure the Alumni Office has your updated e-mail address.
A True Blue Friend
George “Sandy” McKamie McMillan Jr. ’69 passed away unexpectedly April 6, 2016. A Vanderbilt graduate and former U.S. Navy SEAL, Mr. McMillan devoted years of service to McCallie over the years. He was a longtime admissions volunteer, and he served on the Alumni and Parent councils and in many other roles as needed on the Ridge up until shortly before his death. Mr. McMillan can be seen most recently in the McCallie video “Tried and True Friend” which illustrates the connection between generations of boys and the legendary Tower at McCallie Lake. He is survived by his wife, Kitty, three sons, George III ’00, Gordon ’02 and Robert ’07, and a brother Garnett ’67.
Samuel “Sam” Beall ’95 of Walland, Tenn., died in tragic skiing accident on February 25, 2016. He was the Proprietor of the acclaimed resort property Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. Sam studied at the University of Tennessee and California Culinary Academy. He then apprenticed at The French Laundry in Napa Valley, California. He later took over leadership of Blackberry Farms from his parents and earned wide acclaim and accolades, including Travel + Leisure’s Number 1 Hotel in North America and three prestigious James Beard Awards for Best Chef – Southeast, Outstanding Wine Program and Outstanding Service. He is the author of two cookbooks, The Blackberry Farm Cookbook and The Foothills Cuisine of Blackberry Farm. He is survived by his father and mother, his wife, Mary Celeste Beall and his five children, as well as his brother, David Beall ’96; and grandparents.
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Michael John Wall II ’02 of Chattanooga, Tenn., died February 12, 2016. While at McCallie he was a part of the football, wrestling, and soccer team. He went to the University of Alabama where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, was a member of the Silverdale Baptist Church, and Vice President of WGC Inc. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Cindy Wall, his son, his sisters, and nieces and nephews.
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