WINGSPAN | Special Edition 2012

WINGSPAN

MO UNT PARAN CHRISTIAN S CH O O L

SPRING 2012 / VOLUME VI / ISSUE 1

A BIANNUAL PUBLICATION FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, ALUMNI, AND FRIENDS

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Imagine tomorrow: A picture is worth 1,ooo words Take a glimpse of what our students have accomplished within the amazing facilities at Mount Paran Christian School. Images throughout this special edition showcase the Murray Arts Center programs, high school academics, and athletic stadium sports; all of which will be impacted by the capital campaign. With Imagine Tomorrow well underway, we’re asking our MPCS families to join the effort today. The goal is to complete Phase 1 [acquire the Murray Arts Center] by the end of this year. As demonstrated in these photographs, your support can make a difference in the future of these servant-leaders!

CONTENTS

Features Hughes Gymnasium one family’s heart

Sisters Shine

what the Murray Arts Center is really about

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Annual Report 2010-2011

The Time is Now

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Publisher Dr. David Tilley

Editor David Lowery

Designer Tiffany Westbrook

Contributors Cindy Gibbs Lauren Hughes Jennifer New David Tilley Tiffany Westbrook

Photographers Carrie Fisher Jonah Fisher Coldwater Media Jake Richardson Penny Valiani Tiffany Westbrook Tracy Willis

WINGSPAN is published biannually for the families and friends of Mount Paran Christian School © Mount Paran Christian School 1275 Stanley Road, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152 770-578-0182 www.mtparanschool.com

MPCS Mission Statement Providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, Mount Paran Christian School unites with home and church to prepare servant-leaders to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth.

MPCS Vision Statement Mount Paran Christian School will become the exemplary Christian school in the Atlanta area as defined by the development of Christ-centered servant-leaders and quality academic preparation.

From the headmaster Dear friends, There is so much good news to report—amazing performances on our stages, quality state-ranked athletic achievements, dual accreditation success by our academic sector, a redo of our preschool’s Sewell Cottage, extraordinary college placements by our soon-to-be alumni—I could go on but, unlike Wingspans of the past, this issue is dedicated to one theme—philanthropy at MPCS. All other tremendously exciting news of the year will be featured in the summer issue of the Wingspan. Stay tuned!

MPCS has been blessed with the generosity of so many friends and families. I first want to say thanks!

Thanks to the many families who contributed to the Annual Fund, as well as to financial aid, academics, arts, missions, athletics, service, and volunteer organizations—you name it! While this giving is essential in offsetting the gap between tuition and operational costs, we are now engaged in our capital campaign— Imagine Tomorrow—designed to enhance the experience of our students by acquiring facilities that will allow for quality expansion of programs.

An undertaking of this size and significance requires our full commitment to a vision of preparing students to take Christ into a lost world. This effort also requires leadership—people willing to step-up and accept the challenge to raise funds to pay for the Murray Arts Center, build a high school, and construct an athletic stadium. Dale and Cindy Hughes have accepted the challenge of chairing the campaign and will be working alongside the development office in this effort. We thank the Hughes family! Not only have they assumed this role, they have contributed generously by giving $1 million toward the purchase of the Murray Arts Center. The article on page 4, “Leaving a Legacy,” features this family’s dedication to MPCS and was appropriately written by their daughter, Lauren. Who would know them better?

The time is now! With a challenge grant of $1.5 million from an anonymous foundation, we must raise the remaining $2.3 million by December 31, 2012!

Please join us in this Kingdom work as together we can make a difference in the lives of our students—today and tomorrow!

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Leaving a Legacy Written by Lauren Hughes

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In 1986, a newlywed couple bought their first home in the booming north Atlanta suburb of Cobb County. It was a quaint house with just enough room for a husband, a recent graduate from the University of Georgia’s School of Law, his wife, an English teacher at a local high school, and their dog, a rescued Doberman Pinscher. They couldn’t possibly have known when they bought that first house what the next two decades would bring, but they knew Cobb County was where they wanted to be - where God had called them to be. As children, they both spent a lot of time moving around, he as the son of a career Air Force man and she as the daughter of a Methodist minister, and it was because of this that they wanted to plant their own small family’s roots somewhere permanently. They wanted to make their lives and raise their children in one place. They wanted a place they could call home. They wanted a community.

That newly married couple—known as Dale and Cindy Hughes to most, but simply as dad and mom to me—still reside in Cobb County. True to their word, they raised my two younger siblings and me in one place. In fact, I lived in the same house in a neighborhood off of Gordon Combs Road until I was fourteen years old (and even then, when we moved, it was only to a new neighborhood across the street). It was always important to my parents that we have a community to grow up in—a community with friends, mentors, and leaders that would help mold us into intelligent, compassionate, and faithful citizens of, not just our immediate community, but the world.

The emphasis my parents put on faith and a communal aspect of living is what led them to enroll my younger sister and brother, Lindsey (MPCS ’10) and Luke (MPCS ’14), at Mount Paran Christian School in 2007. As a school, Mount Paran Christian strives to unite home, school, and church to prepare youth spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. Quite simply, MPCS is about the business of fostering servant-leaders to enter the world ready to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth. The result of this mission is that MPCS is a community filled with faculty, families, and students with a passion for serving God, loving others, and lifelong learning.

Lauren Hughes is a University of Georgia graduate (B.A., Communication Studies,’12) and former Mount Paran Christian School intern. She is currently pursuing a career as a freelance writer. www.laurenmhughes.com

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It was that exact passion for God, for service, and for lifelong learning that inspired my parents to accept the chairmanship role of the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign last year. It was that passion—passion for service to their community and, above all, to the Lord - that also led them to commit a lead gift of $1 million to the first phase of the campaign (acquiring the Murray Arts Center). And it is that same passion that will motivate them to work alongside the MPCS community to raise the money needed to match the challenge grant awarded to the school by an anonymous Atlanta-area foundation by the end of 2012.

The crazy thing about passion is that it is often contagious. On Friday, February 3, 2012, my family was honored by the MPCS administration after an exhilarating come-from-behind victory by the Lady Eagles varsity basketball team against The Walker School. The gym buzzed with excitement—with passion—as my family stood at center court that night. As the sign that bore our family’s name was unveiled, my father explained why we had chosen to give to the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign. As the crowd looked on, he said simply, “We need to show our children that investing in this school is investing in the future of our community. We need to imagine a tomorrow where we occupy the world with servant-leaders.”

There is no greater blessing than the blessing of a community like MPCS. They didn’t know it when they moved to Cobb County in 1986, but MPCS was what my parents had been searching for all along - for them and for their three future children. For my parents, Mount Paran Christian School is the embodiment of the ideals they have always tried to teach Lindsey, Luke, and me. MPCS is a passionate community of believers committed to not just learning, but to serving, as well—and that passion is absolutely contagious. It’s that passion for service to community and, above all, service to the Lord that moved my parents to commit to the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign. It’s that passion that reverberated off the walls of the newly-christened Hughes Gymnasium in February after the Lady Eagles’ win over Walker. And it’s that same passion that will join us together over the next year and allow us to imagine a tomorrow for our community that is even brighter than today. W

MPCS Allows me to use my talents for god’s glory in such a beautiful facility.

Case Study: Sisters Shine in the Arts Written by Tiffany Westbrook

Lights, camera, action — just a typical evening at the Murray Arts Center at Mount Paran Christian School. Unlike any arts center in the region, this facility is constantly buzzing with students, dancers, instrumentalists, artists, actors, singers, and producers. The 577-seat Kristi Lynn Theatre, black box theater, ballet and piano studios, choral and orchestra rooms, recording studio, classrooms, and event spaces provide state-of-the-art resources for MPCS families. There’s no doubt that these incredible spaces within the Murray Arts Center are being utilized for God’s glory.

Though we have been blessed thus far by what this facility offers, the question remains: Why are we really working to pay off such a large expense?

The capital campaign Phase One plan to purchase the Murray Arts Center outright is not about buildings at all. Instead, it’s about utilizing this environment to impact student lives. And in today’s culture, fostering a child’s character, especially in their formative years, can be challenging. This is a place where we can provide our kids opportunities to discover their God-given gifts. From their commitment and dedicated hours, reaching of goals, and growing in confidence, we will ultimately cultivate a generation of servant-leaders through the Arts.

But don’t take our word for it. Take a look at a family who is shining in this place. Meet the Blackburn sisters.

Isabel Blackburn (grade 8) has had a life-long passion for dance. Attending MPCS has plugged her into other areas of performing arts such as musical theater, chorus, and drama. “I love dancing” says Isabel, “and MPCS allows me to use my talents for God’s glory in such a beautiful facility.” Isabel’s God-given gifts have been recently showcased in her spectacular performance in Mulan Jr. MPCS dance instructor, Lynne Brague comments, “Isabel is very dedicated to her training in the arts. She goes above and beyond to achieve her best and to help others. Her humble attitude shines through as a Christ-like example.” Drama instructor Meagan Morgan agrees, “While Isabel is one of the hardest workers in my class, she also is one of the sweetest and most humble students I know.”

Emily Blackburn (grade 7) has explored her options at the Murray Arts Center in another direction. She has always enjoyed visual art but coming to MPCS has sparked a genuine passion for musical arts. She now plays the double bass, piano, and harp. After joining the MPCS Orchestra last year, Emily mentions, “I found an instrument that I want to play for the rest of my life.” Instructor Jennifer Laminack explains, “Emily is such a creative and passionate student, always ready to experiment and try something new, and always putting one hundred percent into everything she does in class. With her artistic imagination and drive, it will be so exciting to see where all she will go in life.”

Isabel and Emily exemplify the opportunities for student-growth available through the arts. Their mother, Jan Blackburn comments, “The facilities and instruction at the Murray Arts Center have created an environment of excellence. The pace of our daughters’ development has exceeded our expectations.” Students like the Blackburn sisters are truly the reason why we do what we do. Jan Blackburn adds, “It is a joy to see them blossom into unique, Christ-filled young women.” W

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Annual Report Dear Mount Paran Christian School Supporters, With the abundant blessings of our faithful Lord and generous donors like you giving sacrificially, 2010-2011 was a record year for Mount Paran Christian School. Your contributions to the school last year, which are critical to the annual budget and strategic plans for the future of MPCS, totaled $2,585,190 (including Annual Fund, designated giving, capital campaign, and GOAL). Annual Fund remains the top giving priority of the school, and we are grateful for the 82 percent participation our parents achieved, gaining us access to more foundation dollars for the school. We look forward to this opportunity each year to recognize our donors which include parents, alumni, grandparents, corporate partners, and friends of the school. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for Mount Paran Christian School!

Jennifer R. New, Director of Development

ANNUAL FUND Founders Circle CKS Packaging, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sewell

Headmaster Circle The Atlanta Christian Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John Lupas Mr. and Mrs. Giles Bowman Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George Ethridge Drs. Robert and Linda Peery Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Michael Watt Riverside Oral & Facial Surgery

Principals Circle Accord Services Mr. and Mrs. Steven Adams Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dawson The Dozier Family Foundation Drs. Dana and Heather Hermanson Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mulkey Ms. Lori Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stevenson

BellTower Level Anonymous (2) Dr. and Mrs. Doug Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Dave Armitage in honor of the Class of 2011 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Bohn Dr. and Mrs. Mike Brown Ms. Kimberly Butler Dr. and Mrs. David Caras Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Chastain Colgate-Palmolive Mr. and Mrs. Mark Droege Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jones Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kalber

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Mr. and Mrs. Darin Kraetsch Mr. and Mrs. Craig Lee Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Passantino Lt. Col and Mrs. Bill Petit Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pierce Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rainey Mr. and Mrs. Andy Roukoski in honor of Mitzi and Kayley Roukoski Mr. and Mrs. Ty Young The Gingrich Foundation

Eagles Circle Anonymous (2) Ms. Joanne Ainsworth in honor of Jenna Sabato Ms. Nicole Ashe Ms. Joan Tracey Axelberd in honor of grandsons: Luke, Clay, Reid Van de Vate Bank of America Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Barlow Mr. John Blom and Dr. Linda B. Blom Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Lance Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Damon Costner Dr. and Mrs. Eric Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dozier Mr. and Mrs. David Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Jim Greenwell Mr. and Mrs. Benjamen Gribble Mr. and Mrs. Scott Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Quinn Hall Mr. and Mrs. Jon Harris Mr. Greg Hogle Dr. and Mrs. Robert Jansen Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson Sr.

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Mr. and Mrs. Eric Joy Kossover & Company Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Kossover Ms. Mary Lacy Ms. Andrea Legg Mr. Doug Legg Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd Long Mr. and Mrs. Paul Major in honor of Juliana Major Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Moore Mr. and Mrs. John Neumeyer Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Nietrzeba Mrs. Sharon Rakestraw Mr. and Mrs. Chip Renno Dr. and Mrs. Steve Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schnure Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Richard Stephens Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sumner Jr. Azmi M Tawadros DDS, MD PC Dr. and Mrs. Azmi Tawadros The Chess Guy Inc. Dr. and Mrs. David Tilley Mr. and Mrs. David Van de Vate Mr. and Mrs. Dave Weber Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Steve Woodruff Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Yost in honor of Rachel and Justin Yost Mr. and Mrs. Greg Youra

Cottage Club Anonymous (3) Mr. and Mrs. Wes Anderson in honor of Jake and Tatum Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Nick Athens Dr. and Mrs. Antonio Baute Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bean in honor of Corbin Bean Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Blackburn Mr. and Mrs. Matt Burton Mr. and Mrs. Brad Carroll Mr. John Crisp and Dr. Sharon Odell Mr. and Mrs. David Crompton Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Kevin English Mr. and Mrs. Andy Feldman Mr. John Fern Mr. and Mrs. Paul Foster Mr. and Mrs. Curt Gerken Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Mark Graham

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hofmann Michael L. Howard, DDS Dr. and Mrs. Michael Howard Mr. and Mrs. Bevin Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Michael James Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Jimenez Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson Drs. John and Jennifer Jones Dr. and Mrs. Mark Justice Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kimbrough Mr. and Mrs. Jack Knox Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Ligon Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lochridge Mr. and Mrs. Barry Lovern Mr. and Mrs. Tony Mahaffey Dr. and Mrs. Steven McCune Mr. and Mrs. Jon Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Kevin New Mr. and Mrs. Mark Niswonger Open Door Pediatric Therapy Services LLC Mr. and Mrs. David Persson Mr. and Mrs. Joel Pugh Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ray Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reichert Mr. and Mrs. Jake Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Rostowsky Mr. and Mrs. Barry Roziewski Mr. and Mrs. Cory Scott Mr. and Mrs. Paul Severn Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shoch Mr. and Mrs. Scott Spruill Mr. and Mrs. Brett Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Roger Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Ford Thigpen Mr. and Mrs. Stan Usry Ms. Penny Valiani Mr. and Mrs. Guy VanHorn Mr. and Mrs. John Vinson Mr. and Mrs. Dale Yake

Cabin Club Anonymous (4) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adam Mr. and Mrs. Laolu Aina Baird and Baird Family Dentistry, P.C. Dr. and Mrs. Darien Baird Dr. and Mrs. Richard Bardwell Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bitler Mr. and Mrs. James Bitner Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Josh Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Cary Brague Mr. and Mrs. John Braswell Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brogdon

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Brumbelow Mr. and Mrs. James Cannon Drs. Chuck and Laura G. Cha Mr. and Mrs. Rob Chaput Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cook Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Damon Costner Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Davis Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dawson Mr. and Mrs. John Dayton Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Debnam Mr. and Mrs. Douglas DeWitt Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Robin Drawdy Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ebert Mr. and Mrs. David Epps Mr. and Mrs. Pete Estes Mr. and Mrs. Steven Finch Mr. and Mrs. C. Fors II Dr. and Mrs. Richard Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Rhett Hartzog Georgia Association for Hearing Ms. Theresa Gernatt Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Gilcrease Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Frank Griffith Ms. Carolyn Hagen Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hansard Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hedrick Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hendricks Hewitt Associates LLC Benefits Resource Center Mr. and Mrs. John Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ingram Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson IV Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Greg Jungles Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kilgo Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lamb in honor of Jae Hun Jung Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lee LexisNexis Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Locke Mr. and Mrs. Lance Lovell Mr. and Mrs. David Lowery MatHand Material Handling Systems Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Matthaidess Mr. and Mrs. Brian McGeary Mr. and Mrs. William McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Medlock Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Melton Microsoft Corporation Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moran Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Morris Dr. Kenneth North

2010-2011 ANNUAL FUND GIVING Ms. Lori North Dr. and Mrs. Olaniyi Osofisan Dr. and Mrs. Raul Oyola Dr. and Mrs. Gerardo Parada Mr. Matthew Peach Ms. Shari Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Bart Perez Mr. and Mrs. Andy Piper Playin’ On Purpose, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Poteet Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ragsdale Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Agustin Reyna Mr. and Mrs. Jason Richardson Mr. Glenn Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Robinson Robson Planning Group, Inc

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Robson Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers Ms. Amy Sessions Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Taliaferro III Mr. and Mrs. Mark Terry Mr. and Mrs. Randall Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tucker Mr. Rick Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Todd VerSteeg Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wagoner Mr. and Mrs. Mark Walker Mr. and Mrs. Larry White Mr. and Mrs. Cam Wilbur Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Chad Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Wrinkle

Lake Level Anonymous (7) Anonymous from “a grateful parent” Mr. and Mrs. Joel Addison Advanced Medical & Rehabilitation Center, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ahmadi Rev. and Mrs. Carey Akin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Akins Mr. Tim Aldridge Mr. and Mrs. Jason Allen Ms. Jamie Alsobrook

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Aubin Mr. and Mrs. David Austin in honor of Amelia and Grace Austin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baars Mr. and Mrs. James Bagley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Balas Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Barger Mr. and Mrs. Gary Barker Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beddow Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bednar Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bell Mr. Bradley Bergeron Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bethel Ms. Marian Blackmon in memory of Danielle Pittman Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Bloodworth Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bohlmann Bill and Stacey Bolen Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bona Mr. and Mrs. Rhett Bonner Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Craig Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Branicki Sr. Dr. Sean Breckley and Dr. Lan Vo Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bridges Mr. Barton Bright Mr. and Mrs. Todd Brogan Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brown Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bruton Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Buchan Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Buehler Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bunn Mr. and Mrs. Don Burton Mr. and Mrs. Troy Butler Mr. and Mrs. Jon Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Skip Chesshire Mr. and Mrs. Willie Chrisp Jr. Ms. Wanda Clancy Mrs. Jennifer Clark Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Rick Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Michael Council Mr. and Mrs. David Crace Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Craig Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crittenden Mr. and Mrs. Craig Crump Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cua Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Daron Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Davis Mr. and Mrs. Ted Deatrick Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Dees Mr. and Mrs. Mike Deiters Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeLisle in memory of Lee Partain Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Derrer Jr. Ms. Brenda Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dietz Mr. and Mrs. Len Empie Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Evans Ms. Belle Faulkner Mr. and Mrs. Steven Faulkner Ms. Carolyn Fern Mr. and Mrs. Don Firesheets Dr. and Mrs. Eric Fromm The First Fruits Fund Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fish in honor of Brandon Fish Mr. Bill Flood Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd in memory of Frank Barton Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ford Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fowler IV

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Fox Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Fulbright Mr. Alec Thompson Galloway III Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gandia Mr. and Mrs. Chris Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Mark Garrett Drs. Glenn and Barbara Gatipon Mr. and Mrs. Mark Georgas Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gibbon Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Steve Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gravett Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gray Dr. and Mrs. Rick Gray Mr. and Mrs. James Green Mrs. Susan Gribble Mr. and Mrs. Terry Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Donavon Groen Ms. Shirley Hackett in honor of M.H. Council Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hale Ms. Sandra Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hammonds Mr. and Mrs. Jason Haner Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hankins Mr. and Mrs. Mike Harden Mr. and Mrs. Keith Harmon Mr. and Mrs. Blair Harrell Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hartman Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Gary Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hensley II Mr. and Mrs. Trey Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Al Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Lane Holland Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Hollar Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hollis Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Jones Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Kauffman Mr. and Mrs. Don Keller Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kemp Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kim in memory of Julie Chung Mr. and Mrs. Adam King Mr. and Mrs. Kenn Kington Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kirchhofer Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kraieski Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Kuzio Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lake III Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Larson Mr. and Mrs. Eric Laton Mr. and Mrs. Noel Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Brent Layton Dr. and Mrs. David Lebhaft Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Liston Mr. De Little Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Lopes Mr.William and Dr. Julie Lugar Dr. and Mrs. Joe Mack Ms. Carol Makant Mr. and Mrs. Brent Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Tye Marr Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martin Mr. and Mrs. Steve Masiarczyk Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Massey Mrs. Kathleen McCook Mr. and Mrs. Tate McKee Mr. and Mrs. Allen McKinney Ms. Peggy McKinnon Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Mendez Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Merrett Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merritt

Ms. Janiece Miller Mr. and Mrs. Michael Miller Rev. and Mrs. Kim Moore Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Moran Ms. Meagan Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Todd Moschner Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mosteller Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mote Mrs. Lisa Nicholas and\ Mr. Jonathan Liles Mr. and Mrs. Larry Nochowicz in honor of Lawren and Lindsay Nochowicz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Noonan Novartis Foundation Ms. Terri O’Dell Ms. Tina Peach Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pettet Mr. and Mrs. Agustin Picado Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Polemitis Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pritchard Mr. and Mrs. Joel Pugmire Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pulley Mr. and Mrs. Osbourne Quaye Mr. and Mrs. Greg Rable Mr. and Mrs. Brad Rainey Mr. and Mrs. David Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ramstack Ms. Brenda Ray Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Reardigan Mr. and Mrs. David Reid Retail Display Solutions Ms. Catherine Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rhee Mr. and Mrs. James Rismiller Mr. and Mrs. Clark Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Roginsky Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roman Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ross Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Ruff Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Rusk Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Russell Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sabato Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. Ron Sbravati Ms. Andrea Schmidt Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Schwab Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schwan Mr. and Mrs. Brent Scott Mr. Julian Scott in honor of Olivia and Emily Spillane Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Scott in memory of Mark Dorsey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Serviss Mr. and Mrs. John Sess Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sharple Mr. and Mrs. Walt Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Slone Mr. Benjamin Smith Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Smith Mr. and Mrs. Brian Smith Judge and Mrs. Bob Sneed Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Spillane Mr. and Mrs. Greg Steele

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stenger Mr. Joshua and Dr. Bonnie Stephens in honor of Jonathan Stephens Ms. Pauline Stinson SunTrust Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor Ms. Ellen Taylor Dr. and Mrs. Michael Tenoschok Mr. Brad and Dr. Ann Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Greg Thompson Mr. and Ms. Lerisson Timothee Mr. and Mrs. Wade Torp Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Ensign Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Scott Varner Mr. and Mrs. Martin Velasquez Mr. and Mrs. Robert Verna Mr. and Mrs. J. Christopher Vincenzi in honor of Chandler Vincenzi Mr. and Mrs. Tim Washington Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watkins Mr. and Mrs. Derek Welch Mr. and Mrs. Ross Westbrook Mrs. Laura Leigh Whelchel Mr. and Mrs. Art Wilder Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wilson in honor of Kayla Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Winn Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Wood Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wozniacki Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wracher

Friends Anonymous (14) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Abbott Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Afedzie Mr. and Mrs. James Alford Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Allen Mr. and Mrs. William Allen Ms. Kimberly Allen Mr. and Mrs. Tim Alls Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Anderson Ms. Martha S. Anderson in memory of Marty Butler, III Mr. and Mrs. Steve Arrants Mr. Phillip Ashe Mr. Mark Bacchus Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baker Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Banks Mr. and Mrs. David Beattie Mr. and Mrs. Wade Beebe Ms. Wanda Beeler Ms. Denise Bell Mr. and Mrs. Scott Berryman Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bethel Mr. Christopher and Dr. Carrie Bethel Mrs. Dottie Bethel Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bilson Ms. Dana Birnie Mr. and Mrs. Allan Black WINGSPAN | Fall 2010

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Mr. and Mrs. Rob Blalock Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boden Mr. and Mrs. John Bonn Mr. and Mrs. Bart Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Leland Brantley Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broome in honor of Anna Cate and Emma Claire Broome Mr. and Mrs. David Broussard Mr. and Mrs. David Brown Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown Mrs. Joan Brown Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browning Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Burton Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Busby Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cameron Mr. and Mrs. David Camp Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Canter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Capozza Mr. John Chung Mr. and Mrs. Duke Claussen Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Clay Closets in Order, Inc. in memory of Marty Butler, III Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cole Mr. and Mrs. Scott Condra Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cook Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Cooley Mr. and Mrs. Britt Cottingham Mr. and Mrs. Van Council Mr. and Mrs. Gurdon Counts III Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cox Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crone Ms. Annette Crumpton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Csoke Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cumberland Mr. and Mrs. James Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Sam D’Ambola Mr. and Mrs. Brett Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Dark Mr. and Mrs. Michael Devaney Mr. and Mrs. Chad Dickey Mr. and Mrs. John Dodson Mr. and Mrs. Tim Droege Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Dupree Mr. Will Durrett Mr. and Mrs. Greg Eden Mr. and Mrs. Ronny Estes Mr. and Mrs. James David Evans Mr. and Mrs. Mark Faith Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Farrant Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fields First State Bank & Trust Company in memory of Marty Butler, III Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Fisher Mr. and Mrs. David Fitzpatrick Mrs. Tina Flatford Mr. and Mrs. Keith Foust Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Fulbright 8

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Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Fuson Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Galloway Mr. and Mrs. Earl Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gentry Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Green Ms. Karen Gross Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hale Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Harrah Mr. Randy Harris Mr. and Mrs. William Harris Ms. Penny P. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hatch Mr. and Mrs. Steve Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hazard Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hicks Ms. Sheila Hogle Mr. and Mrs. Scott Horvath Mr. and Mrs. David Howard Mr. and Mrs. Kindred Howard Mr. and Dr. Kwamina Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Isenberg Ms. Sheila Jackson Ms. Melanie E. Janas Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Johnson Ms. Ruby Jones Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Jordan Mr. Tim Kepler Mr. and Mrs. Jay Kiger Mr. and Mrs. Charles King Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Knowles Mr. and Mrs. Larry Konieczny Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Krans Rev. and Mrs. Reggie LaGrone Mr. and Mrs. William Landen Land’s End, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jack LaPrad Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Latham Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ledbetter Mr. and Mrs. Duane LeGate Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Leibel Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Mark Leonard Ms. Betty Lester Ms. Sharon Lester Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Barry Logan Mr. and Mrs. Max Lorenz Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Macaulay III Mr. and Mrs. Chris Magouyrk Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mahon Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Marshall Mr. Tony Martin Ms. Lurleen Mason Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mazur Mr. and Mrs. Marty McCoy Mr. and Mrs. Doug McCrabb Mr. and Mrs. Gene McKay

Mr. and Mrs. Mark McWhorter Mr. and Mrs. David Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Rob Mezei Dr. and Mrs. Kyle Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Vladimir Mompoint Mr. and Mrs. Tim Moore Mr. and Mrs. Louie Morgan Dr. and Mrs. Michael Mudrey Ms. Lois Mullaney Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mulvihill II Mr. and Mrs. Justin Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Alan Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Orr Mr. and Mrs. John Osterland Mr. and Mrs. Milton Paine Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Palmer Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Andre Parent Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parker Ms. Sheri Patten Mr. and Mrs. Felton Perry Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Perry Dr. and Mrs. Joe Phillips III Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phipps Project 20/20 LLC Mr. and Mrs. Jamey Pugh Mrs. Sibyl Ragan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Redd Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reel Mr. and Mrs. Matt Reeves Mr. Hal Reeves Dr. and Mrs. Michael Reid Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reznikov Mr. and Mrs. Udel Richardson Mr. Scott Rismiller Mr. and Mrs. David Roberts Ms. Laurie Robillard Mrs. Michelle Robinson in honor of Perry and Chase Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. David Ross Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ross Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rothrock Mr. and Mrs. David Rubalcava Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ryfun Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Schiltz Mr. and Mrs. Frank Settlemyer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Shirley Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Slocum Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ronson Smith in honor of Dawson Smith Mr. James Snoddy Mr. and Mrs. Brett Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Matt Stultz Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Sturz Mr. and Mrs. Moe Suri Suri Sports Mr. and Mrs. Blake Swafford Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Tanton Mr. Joseph Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Martin Taylor Mr. and Mrs. John Techman Mr. and Mrs. Eric Thorsen Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tolbert Mr. and Ms. Michael Tolbert Ms. LaTonya Travis Mr. and Mrs. John Truono Mr. and Mrs. Brian Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Regan Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tucker Dr. and Mrs. Kirk Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Underwood Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Vaughan Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vigna Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Vroman

Mr. and Mrs. John Waddle Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Watford Mr. and Mrs. Ron Watson Mr. and Mrs. Billy Watson Mr. Wesley Watt Mr. and Mrs. Mike Weber Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Wegener Ms. Carrie Welch Mr. and Mrs. George Welch Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Welch Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Jeff White Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Whitehead Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Williams Mr. and Mrs. Hal Williams Rev. and Mrs. Ken Williams Dr. and Mrs. Eric Williams Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Willis Mr. and Mrs. Neal Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodard IV Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Woodman Ms. Angelia Woodson Mr. and Mrs. Zewdu Yalew Mr. and Ms. David Yankey Mr. Joseph Yankey Mr. and Mrs. Eric Yeager Mrs. Esther Yeakly Mr. and Mrs. Sung Yi Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zaharogiannis Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Zander Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zefo Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ziegele i n honor of Emily, Adam and Hannah Ziegele

Corporate and Organization Supporters Art Technology Group Azmi M. Tawadros DDS, MD PC Baird and Baird Family Dentistry, P.C. Bank of America Foundation Bentley, Bentley & Bentley The Blackwell Family Fund Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Carl Black Automotive Group Chalker & Chalker, P.C. The Chess Guy Inc. Chick-fil-A at West Cobb FSU CKS Packaging, Inc. CLD Martin, LLC The Dozier Family Foundation, Inc. General Mills - Box Top Education Georgia Association for Hearing The Gingrich Foundation Graham Family Foundation Hewitt Associates LLC Benefits Resource Center The Home Depot Foundation Jones Lang LaSalle - Matching Gift Program Kossover & Company Inc. Land’s End, Inc. Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics Co. MatHand Material Handling Systems Michael L. Howard, DDS Novartis Foundation Open Door Pediatric Therapy Services LLC ProCore Solutions Project 20/20 LLC Publix Partners R.F. Knox Company, Inc. Ready Baseball Retail Display Solutions Riverside Oral & Facial Surgery

Robson Planning Group, Inc SunTrust Foundation Matching Gift Program Suri Sports Target Towne View Baptist Church Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program

Special Thanks to the 10-11 AFC Parent Committee Volunteers Andrew and Ashley Jones, Chairs Dave and Carol Armitage Nicole Ashe Todd and Katy Brumbelow Allen and Cindy Dawson George and Alecia Ethridge Darin and Laurie Kraetsch Dan and Mimi Merrett John and Julie Osterland Bill and K.K. Petit Brad and Ginny Rainey Kevin and Tawanna Rusk Kevin and Peggy Spillane Emmett and Catina Taliaferro Brian and Mandy Tucker

DESIGNATED GIVING Athletics Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Mr. William Dixon Dr. and Mrs. William Durrett Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Feldman Mr. and Mrs. Steve Janas Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson, Sr. R.F. Knox Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Knox CLD Martin, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Massey Mr. and Mrs. James Mau Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pierce ProCore Solutions Ready Baseball Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reichert Mr. and Mrs. Andy Roukoski Mr. and Mrs. Greg Steele Mr. and Mrs. Michael Watt

Facilities Mrs. Betty June Kauffman Cheryl Draa Interior Designs

Financial Aid Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. David Crompton Mr. Don Dozier

2010-2011 DESIGNATED GIVING Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dozier The Dozier Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jim Greenwell Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kimbrough Mr. and Mrs. Paul Major Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ray Mr. and Mrs. Chip Renno Dr. and Mrs. Alan Stevenson Mr. Bobby Stovall Dr. and Mrs. David Tilley Mr. and Mrs. David Van de Vate

Happy Birthday Jesus Dr. and Mrs. Mike Brown Ms. Kimberly Butler Mrs. Daina Cannon Mr. and Mrs. John Chrisp Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Dees Mrs. Barbara Derrer Mrs. Shanon Evans Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Fuson Mr. and Mrs. Jason Haner Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Ligon Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merritt Mr. and Mrs. Andy Roukoski Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Dees Drs. Dana and Heather Hermanson

In Kind Ms. Joanne Ainsworth Mrs. Lyn Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Boring Chick-fil-A at West Cobb FSU Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Davis Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Andy Feldman Gordon Contractors, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hausfeld Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mulkey Mr. and Mrs. Mark Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Wade Torp Mr. and Mrs. Ty Young

Lower School Chick-fil-A at West Cobb FSU Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meador Mr. Benjamin Smith Jr.

Marching Band Boosters Anonymous from a grateful parent in honor of Rick Perez’s hard work

Middle School The Blackwell Family Fund Mrs. Kaye Blackwell Long Mrs. Kelly Wilson

Missions Anonymous (6) Rev. and Mrs. Carey Akin Dr. and Mrs. Doug Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Armitage Mr. and Mrs. David Austin Ms. Joan Tracey Axelberd Mr. and Mrs. William Barnhart Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Beckham Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beddow Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bennett Ms. Lisa Bettis Carl Black Automotive Group Mr. Bobby Blass Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Boggs Ms. Delois Brown Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Buhr Col. and Mrs. Joseph Burlas Mr. and Mrs. Barry Butler Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cannon D.A. and D.B. Center Mr. and Mrs. Jon Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Rob Chaput Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Chkoreff Mr. and Mrs. Duke Claussen Mr. and Mrs. David Cook Mr. and Mrs. Lance Cooper Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cork II Mr. and Mrs. Damon Costner Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Keith Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Bill Deaton Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeManche Mr. and Mrs. Peter Douglas Master Sgt. and Mrs. George Dowdy Mr. and Mrs. John Dowse Mr. and Mrs. Mark Droege Mr. and Mrs. John Eisele Mr. and Mrs. George Ethridge Mr. and Mrs. Rick Everswick Mr. and Mrs. Shane Fay Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Fisher Mr. and Mrs. David Fitzpatrick Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Forgerson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fossier Mr. and Mrs. Tim Fouts Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Frey Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Mark Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gibbon Mr. and Mrs. Neal Golden Dr. and Mrs. Rick Gray Mr. and Mrs. James Green Mr. and Mrs. Jim Greenwell Mr. and Mrs. Benjamen Gribble Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guest Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Harper Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hartman Mr. Donald Hassebrock Mr. and Mrs. Chris Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Trey Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hilton Mr. Joe Holcombe

Mr. and Mrs. John Holcombe A.M. Holcombe Mr. and Mrs. Jon Houk Ms. Mary Housley Dr. and Ms. Robert Hunt Mr. and Mrs. James Hunt Mr. Scott Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Bevin Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ingram Mr. and Mrs. Tony Jeans Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson IV Mr. and Mrs. Lanier Johnson Mrs. Marsha Jones Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Jones Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jostworth Mr. and Mrs. E. James Jostworth Mr. and Mrs. Charles King Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Klier Ms. Blanche Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lanning Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Larson Mr. Doug Legg Ms. Andrea Legg Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Leonard Mr. and Mrs. John Lupas Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martin Mr. and Mrs. James Martin Mr. and Mrs. Scott Matazinsky Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mathews Mr. and Mrs. James McAnally Mr. and Mrs. Brian McGeary Mr. and Mrs. William McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Rob Mezei Ms. Janiece Miller Mr. and Mrs. Mark Minor Mr. and Mrs. Louie Morgan Mr. J K. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Jon Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Terry Nelson Mrs. Lisa Nicholas and Mr. Jonathan Liles Mr. and Mrs. Michael Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Patterson Ms. Mary Payne Mr. and Mrs. John Peacock Mr. and Mrs. John Peery II Mr. and Mrs. R A Pippin Mr. Preston Poulter Mr. and Mrs. George Rach Mr. and Mrs. Chip Renno Mr. and Mrs. Agustin Reyna Mr. and Mrs. Pod Miguel Flores Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rittweger Mr. and Mrs. Bay Roberson Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Roginsky Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Roman Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Rusk

Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign to Date Anonymous Anonymous Foundation The Mable Adair Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Paul Addis, Jr. American Tower Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. David Austin Bank of America Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Barnhart Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bentley, Jr. Bill and Stacey Bolen Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Rob Chaput, Jr.

CKS Packaging, Inc. Mrs. and Mr. Fred Cook, Jr. The Cooper Family The Dawson Family Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dozier Dr. and Mrs. James Elsbree Mrs. Patricia Elsbree George and Alecia Ethridge Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Feldman Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund Graham Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mark Graham Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hughes

Mrs. and Mr. Kelly Sandt Schwab Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. David Sheffield Mr. Daniel Sheffield Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Howard Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Danny Singleton Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Smith Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Spillane StoneBridge Church Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Tanton Dr. and Mrs. Azmi Tawadros Mr. and Mrs. Randall Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Greg Thompson Dr. and Mrs. David Tilley Towne View Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. Stan Usry Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Usry Mr. Al Valiani Ms. Penny Valiani Colonel (Ret) Paul Valvo and Michelle J. Valvo Mr. and Mrs. David Van de Vate Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Vaughan Mr. and Mrs. Martin Velasquez Ms. Donna Vonfeldt Mr. and Mrs. Mike Weber Mr. and Mrs. Bob Weber Mr. and Mrs. Dave Weber Mr. and Mrs. Derek Welch Mr. and Mrs. Randy West Mr. and Mrs. Andy Whorton Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Willis Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Wilson Ms. Rachel L. Wilson Mr. Lawrence Yeates and Karen Schrauben Mr. and Mrs. Greg Youra

Performing Arts Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Burton Mr. and Mrs. William DeWeese Mr. and Mrs. Jim Perry

Preschool Graham Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mark Graham

PTF Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Barlow Mr. and Mrs. Scott Berryman Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Blackburn Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bona Chick-fil-A at West Cobb FSU Mr. and Mrs. Gurdon Counts General Mills - Box Top Education Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gordon Drs. Dana and Heather Hermanson Mr. and Mrs. Bevin Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kirchhofer Ms. Mary P. Lacy

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller MNM Holdings Drs. Robert K. Hunt and Linda Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mulkey J. Peery Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J&M Rentals Murphy Janas Family Foundation Stuart and Eulene Murray Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Jennings Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Perry Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson IV Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pierce, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jones ProCore Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Jack Knox Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rainey Lighthouse Marketing Mr. and Mrs. Chip Renno Mr. and Mrs. John Lupas Riverside Oral & Facial Dr. and Mrs. Steven McCune Surgery, PC Mr. and Mrs. Joe McDonald Ms. Marilyn Rowland Mr. and Mrs. Norrie McKenzie Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lamb Mr. De Little Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Melton Ms. Katherine Moore Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mulkey Publix Partners Mr. and Mrs. Orlando S. Roman Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schnure Mr. and Mrs. Greg Steele Target Mr. and Mrs. Chad Wilson

Robotics Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics Co. Mr. and Mrs. John Quarles

Scholarship Ray and Myra Miller in memory of Stephen Werner

Service Day Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Barlow Mr. and Mrs. Scott Berryman Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Blackburn Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bona Mr. and Mrs. Gurdon Counts III Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gordon Drs. Dana and Heather Hermanson Mr. and Mrs. Bevin Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kirchhofer Ms. Mary Lacy Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lamb Mr. De Little Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Melton Ms. Katherine Moore Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mulkey Mr. and Mrs. Orlando S. Roman Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schnure Mr. and Mrs. Greg Steele Mr. and Mrs. Chad Wilson

Each year hundreds of volunteers give generously of their time and talents. We could not do it without YOU! Thank you for your service and for all you do on behalf of our students and our school.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sewell Mr. and Mrs. David Sheffield Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sigman Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Smith Mr. and Mrs. Greg Steele Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stevens Mr. Richard Sullivan, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. David Tilley Tip Top Poultry, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Michael Watt Mr. and Mrs. Dave Weber Ms. Mary Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Woodruff Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Wrinkle Mr. and Mrs. Ty Young

THANK YOU to these donors for making early gifts to the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign!

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Development Summary for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Annual Fund Campaign Totals for FY 2010-2011 $436,090 (compared to $372,326 the previous year 09-10) 760 Total Donors (compared to 630 donors 09-10) 100% Staff Participation 100% Board Participation 82% Parent Participation (compared to 61% the previous year 09-10)

All Giving to MPCS FY 2010-2011 Performing Arts $11,350 Other designated gifts (includes academic areas)

$43,164

Financial Aid $63,984 Athletics $88,949 Missions $95,453 Annual Fund $436,090 Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign

$1,456,000

TOTAL GIVING (compared to $1,659,124 in 09-10)

$2,194,990

1% 3% 10%

2%

INCOME 84% tuition and fees 10% Gifts and Contributions 3% Student/Parent Fund raising 2% Investment income

84%

1% rental, auxiliary, and other income

7%

57%

EXPENSEs 16% administrative and operational

Note: This report reflects only donations processed through the development office. Many “fund raisers” throughout the school (PTF, Eagle Backers, Band Boosters, and other club/mission group fund raising) are not processed through development, and therefore, are not included in these reported numbers. It is our intent to be as accurate as possible in reporting donors. We realize, however, that errors may inadvertently be made, and we apologize in advance for any inaccuracies that may occur in this report.

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• 2010 Tax Year — $390,200 raised tax credit dollars

7% student activities and services 3% financial aid

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• 2011 Tax Year — $413,558 raised tax credit dollars

57% instructional 17% debt

16%

Mount Paran Christian School thanks the 165 individuals (including three corporations) who participated in the 2011 Georgia GOAL program. Through your support, we were able to secure $413,558 tax credit dollars for Financial Aid. We are grateful for your participation!

• 57 students attending Mount Paran Christian School as GOAL recipients

3% 17%

you “take the credit”

and change a life

• 2009 Tax Year — $266,000 raised tax credit dollars For more information regarding the Georgia GOAL tax credit program, please visit our website at www.mtparanschool.com/goal or contact the development office at 770-578-0182.

It’s Time to Imagine Tomorrow, Today

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Written by Jennifer New

A Capital Campaign Update

The clock is ticking and we are nearing the finish line on the first and most critical phase of the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign. Just how close are we to celebrating sweet victory? What do we really achieve for MPCS by hitting this first benchmark of the capital campaign? And what is the main factor in our success?

In late 2007 and with an unprecedented $10 million grant from the Stuart and Eulene Murray Family Foundation, Mount Paran Christian School purchased the Murray Arts Center and officially launched the capital campaign to pay for the Center, build a high school addition, and construct an athletic stadium. While it hasn’t been the ideal economic climate since that time, we pressed on with the campaign in faith, and the Lord’s blessings have been abundant! In 2010, an anonymous Atlanta foundation made a challenge grant for $1.5 million, accessible if our school community could raise the remaining $5 million by January 2013 (needed for the full $16.5 million purchase of the Murray Arts Center.) Since that time, many of our MPCS families and friends have made generous gift commitments, including the Hughes’ $1 million donation, to draw us closer to that goal. To date, we have raised $14.2 million which is 86 percent of our phase one goal!

So, how close are we? $2.3 million by December 31, 2012. That’s it! We can literally see the finish line.

When we are successful in raising this remaining $2.3 million needed to trigger the challenge grant, a few things will happen: 1) The first phase of the capital campaign will be complete; 2) We will be able to move on to the needed high school addition (to accommodate the growth in enrollment and class offerings) and the athletic stadium which serves as home to football, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, cheerleading, and marching band; 3) As soon as we pay off the Murray Arts Center, we can direct attention to enhancing various program areas of the school.

One more thing is at stake for MPCS—our reputation. This is a pivotal moment. The challenge grant being offered is, in essence, a test for our school community. At the end of December, having successfully achieved the goal, we will have also made the strong statement that we are a leading institution and worthy of further funding by major foundations. To attract their attention for future projects, we must first prove our ability to rally the support of our families. Foundations have told us, if we are successful in this first phase, they will consider gifts to the high school addition and athletic stadium. Meeting this challenge grant will determine whether our families must bear the financial burden of these future projects alone, or whether our school will have standing in the philanthropic community that earns us the opportunity to access outside funding.

What do we need in order to finish the Murray Arts Center phase and literally catapult MPCS to the next level? YOU. Now is the time for every family and friend of MPCS to prayerfully consider their own gift to the capital campaign and go above and beyond what you normally give each year.

This is a sacrificial gift; an investment that will benefit your children and future students, as evidenced in the photos throughout this issue. Just like those parents a decade before you who built this beautiful campus for your children, we ask you to invest in MPCS for coming generations.

Why should you give? Our God and His children deserve the very best we can give. While tuition runs the school at a basic level, dramatic enhancements to our programs and facilities expansions requires an investment through sacrificial giving. In other words, it is not about the buildings. It’s about what happens inside the buildings and classrooms, on the stage and on the field, and in the heart of every child. It’s about preparing every student academically and spiritually, to be servant-leaders. It’s about helping them explore their gifts and learning how to use those gifts in a way that impacts the world for Christ. We invite you to Imagine Tomorrow, to change our students’ lives, and to create a legacy for your children and family through our capital campaign. W

how we’ll get there: Three-Phases of Campaign Estimated Cost – $23,500,000 RANGE $10,000,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $250,000 $100,000 $50,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $1,000 - $4,999 Up to $1,000

Gifts Still Needed TOTAL 0 of 1 1 of 3 6 of 7 8 of 10 12 of 15 15 of 20 20 of 25 30 of 50 50 of 90 115 of 150 many

$10,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $625,000 $500,000 $450,000 $300,000 $125,000 $23,500,000

How to Give TODAY

Now is the time! While there are staff and volunteers making personal contact with many families, don’t wait for that call. If you are ready to discuss a gift or have questions before making a decision, please complete the response card attached in this publication or contact the school. Jennifer New in the Development Office, Dr. Tilley, or a parent volunteer will be happy to visit with you and review the details of the campaign. Thanks!

What kind of giving will help us accomplish the goal?

• Giving is a personal decision based on each family’s set of unique factors. However, we ask that you stretch your faith and make a gift above your normal giving.

• Spread the word to grandparents, family friends, relatives, and business colleagues who have the ability to make a major gift.

• A one-time gift of cash or a multi-year pledge (over three years) will both be counted toward our goal. In other words, if making a multi-year pledge enables your family to commit more, we are able to count the full amount toward the challenge. (Ex. A $30,000 pledge in annual payments of

• There are multiple and various named gift opportunities available throughout campus including the Murray Arts Center, academic spaces, and athletic facilities. Contact the Development Office for a complete list.

$10,000 counts as $30,000 toward the challenge goal.)

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Timeline

Phase 1 Murray Arts Center $16.5M by December 31, 2012

Phase 2 high school addition $5.5M, build after funds are raised

Phase 3 Athletic stadium $1.5M, build after funds are raised

phase 1 GOAL: $16,500,000

to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.

Ephesians 3:20

Remaining: $2,300,000

$14,200,000

TOTAL RAISED TO DATE

86%

$10M Murray Family Foundation $1.5M Anonymous Foundation Challenge grant $2.7M MPCS Families, friends, corporations and Foundations

The Time is Now: Help us finish strong by the end of the year!