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Oak Hill Academy

2635 Oak Hill Road Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 276-579-2619 www.oak-hill.net

President Dr. Michael D. Groves Board of Trustees Rev. Robert Bailey Mr. Kenny Bowen – ‘78 Ms. Bonnie Burke – P’07 Rev. Danny Collins Mr. Larry Conner Mr. Ralph Davis Mrs. Lisa Dockery Rev. John Duvall Mrs. Sidney Rose Fant Mr. Marshall Frank – P’08 Mr. Todd Fuller Mr. Dennis Gambill Mrs. Susie Garner Mr. Don Gibson Mr. Rex Halsey – ‘55 Mr. Rodney Halsey Dr. Thomas Harvey Mr. Donald Hasler – ‘66 Mrs. Sally Kimble – P’00 Dr. Wayne Landsman – P’06 Mr. Marty Parks Mr. George Pelton – ‘67 Mr. Carl Rosberg Mr. Jim Tapp Dr. Dennis Throckmorton Mr. Taylor Vaughan Mr. Harold Wingate P - Parent of OHA Alumnus

2012-2013 Honor Court Appointments R. J. Curington Victor Ieronymides Jackson Klewan Kelsey Kyle Eric Ofori-Peprah Patrick Tighe Jeffrey Uju Alex Van Stippen

2012-2013 Student Leader Appointments Kyle Claud R. J. Curington Justin Hill Cole Jackson Kelsey Kyle Julian Naccarino King Scott Kenny Stephens Alex Van Stippen Patrick Tighe Jeffrey Uju Jesse Wade

About the Cover: Dr. Groves and our 147 students take time out for a photo inside the new Dixon Garden and Entranceway at the Vaughan Administration Building.

President’s Message Convocation Address, August 27th, 2012

Dr. Michael D. Groves, President

Following is the text of Dr. Groves’ Convocation Address to the school community.

A few days prior to your arrival on the campus of Oak Hill Academy our faculty and staff spend an intensive period of orientation with one another, preparing. We always welcome new members to our community, so it is important for all of us to begin forming our team. Yet, our larger goal is simply to prepare. And we are preparing for … you, the students. We prepare in two ways. First, we get our buildings and facilities ready. We order uniforms and textbooks; we ready syllabi, course outlines, and lesson plans. The second area of preparation is slightly more emotional than physical; it involves the faculty and staff looking inward, seeking inspiration and motivation. The first kind of preparation—getting buildings and “stuff” ready is far easier than the second. For, how does one really get ready for the arrival of about 150 adolescents, all of whom will be living together (with us), for the next nine months? And keep in mind, we shall not simply be sharing a common living space and participating in casual recreational activities and campfires. This is not summer camp or basketball camp or equestrian camp. We are here, after all, to go to school. This is Oak Hill Academy, beginning today our 134th year.

Please know my expectations are high. My expectations are high for our school, for the faculty and staff—and my expectations will be high for you. If you are new to our community, our expectations here are likely going to be significantly higher for you than at your previous school. If you are a returning student, my expectations will be higher for you this year than last. I say often that I believe strongly in the old-fashioned tenets of hard work, discipline, and respect. Lives can be changed and futures can be secured by focusing upon simple and time-honored basics, because in small matters, we build relationships with one another, we form a community, and we grow.

And so, last week, we all gathered prior to your arrival, preparing for you. Every OHA employee meets in this chapel, sitting in the seats where you are right now. I step to this podium, read aloud the Oak Hill Academy mission statement, offer a prayer, and then I speak. What can I possibly say to motivate and inspire the faculty and staff?

This particular setting I am describing is unique. It is not like I am an army general sending his troops out to the battlefield to die, giving them their final marching orders. Nor is it like a coach giving a pregame pep talk to his team before the first game of the season. We are setting the tone for an entire year. So, what exactly did I say some seven days ago?

I talked a bit about commitment, for that is the theme for our year together. You are going to hear that term a lot. But I added another word to what I expect from the faculty and staff: I spoke to them about “genuine commitment.” In fact, in my thirty minute speech,

I used those two words over 170 times, repeating them again and again … “it will take genuine commitment; our students deserve nothing less from us than genuine commitment.”

At the conclusion of the speech, I asked for the faculty and staff to provide for me a sign, perhaps an iconic image or a “pose” that represents the Oak Hill Academy mission and the genuine commitment of the faculty and staff. I cited a few current examples … like Usain Bolt’s “Spanish Arrow” that we witnessed in the Olympics, or college football’s “The Heisman” pose, or “Tebowing.” I also demonstrated a few classic examples of an iconic pose, like the famous statue of “The Thinker.” Ultimately, the faculty and staff were asked to uncover for themselves an image that captures the essence of the OHA Mission and our genuine commitment to you.

I want to share with you what four different groups of the faculty and staff envisioned as their Oak Hill Academy “iconic pose.” (1) A group of adults, joined together in commitment to one another, like a team in a huddle, raising their fingers, saying “Oak Hill,” (2) a group of adults physically holding a student aloft, carrying them forward through the rough times toward a bright future; (3) a group of adults displaying the unique blend of structure and nurture that is found here at OHA, patting kids on the back, and giving them “a kick” in the seat, encouraging students beyond a comfortable malaise; and, (4) a group of faculty and staff, proudly joining with a student on graduation day, holding that cherished high school diploma, taking photos with proud parents.

On this day, August 27, 2012, Convocation Day at Oak Hill Academy, such genuine commitment awaits you here on this campus. The journey will sometimes be difficult; all meaningful journeys have very real challenges. And, yes, the journey will certainly be filled with high expectations. Yet always know this: A quality group of people are surrounding you here in this school. They are supporting you—perhaps sometimes correcting you—yet always encouraging you to be your very best. This group of people exhibit nothing less than genuine commitment to our school, and, most particularly, to you. What an incredible opportunity we all have before us this year. We shall begin this journey right here, right now, together.

The Chiming of the Academy Bell Welcome to Oak Hill Academy; Year 134 has begun.

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134 School Year Begins! th

On Monday morning, August 27, the original school bell chimed as Oak Hill Academy officially began its 134th academic year. With this new beginning comes the anticipation of a successful year by students and faculty alike.

This year our diverse group of students comes to us from 25 states, the District of Columbia, and 18 foreign countries.

All have come together to create our unique community on “the hill� where we will strive to provide a quality education for all who come our way.

Amid all of the hustle and bustle of unpacking, finding room assignments, getting class schedules, and picking up supplies and uniforms, a new sense of independence is discovered; new friendships are created; old friendships are rekindled; and another chapter in the history of the school is written.

The entire Oak Hill Academy faculty and staff welcomes our students to campus and looks forward to another successful year.

Oak Hill Academy Welcomes Students to Campus!

“The Seven Habits�

Every summer at OHA students and staff read an all-school book which best incorporates our yearly theme. This year, our theme is commitment. How do we remain steadfast and true to principles and goals as well as honoring the obligations to self and others? Our book choice, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey, incorporates seven goals that use commitment in making positive life changes. This book not only serves as a guide for teens to improve their self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure and achieve goals, but it also offers hope. How will teens deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? With commitment and a vision, teens can develop a personal mission statement and set both short- and long-range goals.

Our advisors and their advisees will be using this book in a series of curriculum m e e t i n g s throughout the year. Each meeting will focus on a different habit from the book: being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand as well as being understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw (renewal). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens serves as a compass to guide teens through the land mines of adolescence and into value-driven adulthood. It is not surprising that it was a national best-seller.

OHA Welcomes Ms. Cyndie Richardson Ms. Richardson is a familiar face in a new position after being named OHA’s principal in July. Ms. Richardson is a five year veteran of the school, having served most recently as the chair of the OHA English Department. With over thirty years of experience in public and independent schools, Ms. Richardson brings to our school a level of teaching expertise, a working knowledge of the OHA mission, and is a person of tremendous character.

At the most recent OHA Graduation Exercises, Ms. Richardson was described as “a quality educator … unfailingly professional in all of her interactions with faculty, staff, students, and parents … an incredible asset to the Oak Hill Academy community.”

Ms. Richardson possesses three bachelor degrees and an earned M.Ed. in Special Education. Throughout her career she has served as a teacher, counselor, and admissions liaison in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Ms. Richardson is collaborative, exhibits timely response to student and parental concerns, and is always organized and on task. She represents in so many ways the very beset of the Oak Hill Academy mission with our students and we are excited to have her joining our administrative team.

Ms. Betsy Anderson Ms. Anderson, a native of Grayson County, joins OHA as one of our two school nurses. She graduated from the Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke where she earned a Bachelors of Biomedical Science Degree and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree.

Ms. Anderson has one younger brother, two older brothers, and a niece and nephew. She enjoys spending time with her family and her hobbies are reading and fishing. But she is most excited about her upcoming wedding to fiancé Ryan Anders.

We welcome Ms. Anderson to the OHA community!

Mr. Jeremy Forbes Mr. Forbes joins Oak Hill Academy as the rotating boy’s dormitory resident manager. Originally from Newland, North Carolina, Mr. Forbes attended Ferrum College where he played football.

Mr. Forbes is the soon to be husband of Rendi Jo, Mrs. Braswell’s daughter. He is an avid football fan and can often be found cheering on the Tennessee Vols. He also enjoys outdoor activities – fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and riding four wheelers. When not out and about, Mr. Forbes enjoys country music and playing guitar.

Mr. Forbes is excited about his new position and is looking forward to making a positive impact on the lives of the students. We welcome him to OHA.

New Faculty Members Mr. Eddie Knudsen Mr. Knudsen joins Oak Hill Academy as an English teacher to our 8th, 9th, and 11th grade students. Mr. Knudsen earned his bachelors degree from Dowling College and brings four years of English teaching experience. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Knudsen will also serve as the JV basketball coach.

When not in the classroom or on the court, he enjoys watching his children play soccer, reading, and having an active church life.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Mr. Knudsen was drawn south by the beautiful mountains and weather. We are pleased to have Mr. Knudsen join the OHA staff!

Mr. Matt Pease Mr. Pease joins Oak Hill as an English teacher. He graduated from the Northern University of Illinois and has a Bachelors Degree in Media Theory and a Masters Degree in English and Communications.

Mr. Pease began his teaching career by instructing a class in television productions and quickly discovered his passion. He brings a wide range of experience with him having taught in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Hungary, and Korea.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Pease will serve as the drama club sponsor and will direct the school’s annual spring play. When not in the classroom he enjoys a number of hobbies including movies, debate, Model UN, and gaming.

We welcome Mr. Pease to Oak Hill Academy!

Mr. Mark Phillips Mr. Phillips joins OHA as the resident manager of Williams-Berry Dormitory, home to our upperclassmen boys. Mr. Phillips graduated from North Carolina State University where he earned a degree in program management. Having prior resident life experience, he is looking forward to the school year and enjoys the atmosphere of the school—especially the dedication to the students.

Mr. Phillips enjoys a wide variety of activities during his free time. He especially likes hiking, camping, and anything outdoors. His personal motto, “deeds not words,” is quickly becoming the motto of Williams-Berry. Welcome Mr. Phillips!

Ms. Avi Simon Ms. Simon joins Oak Hill as a resident manager in our girl’s dormitory. Ms. Simon grew up in Massachusetts but was living in Blacksburg before coming to OHA. Miss Simon attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and while in Blacksburg studied at the Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga. She enjoys sewing, writing, reading, and staying in close contact with her family that includes her parents and three brothers.

Miss Simon’s desire to be part of a nurturing community brought her to Oak Hill. We are pleased to have Ms. Simon as part of the OHA staff.

Summer Construction Projects Nearing Completion Work is almost finished on the new barn at the Lenore Family Equestrian Center and new Dixon Garden and Entranceway in front of the Vaughan Administration Building. Thank you again to John and Dorothy Lenore, Marshall and Peggy Frank, and the Pearl Dixon Family for making this possible.

John Gordon Named Trustee Emeritus

Rev. John Gordon was recently named as Trustee Emeritus by the Oak Hill Academy Board. He served the school as a trustee from 1988-2007 and was the chair of the Board for several terms during his tenure.

A life-long Virginia Baptist, Rev. Gordon exhibited a strong passion for education and a desire for Virginia Baptist Agencies to serve the cause of Christ daily in their mission and practice. For years Rev. Gordon advocated on behalf of Oak Hill Academy, representing our school on various committees and subcommittees in the BGAV.

Rev. Gordon is passionate about the story of Oak Hill Academy. Though living far from campus and retired in Amherst, he continues to support our school, even working with local churches to coordinate mission trips and work trips to our campus.

Thank you Rev. Gordon for your dedication and service to Oak Hill Academy.

Former Student Visits Campus

Alex Rodgers, OHA Class of 2010 and currently a junior at Princeton University, returned to campus in September to speak to our students.

She brought a fresh perspective to our seniors, energizing them to make the most of their time on “the hill.� Drawing from her own life experiences, Alex encouraged students to embrace the challenges they face, and utilize their support systems in order to overcome these challenges. These are the keys to success not only in college, but in all of life.

Even as Alex spoke in an engaging and comfortable manner to our 41 seniors, she acknowledged her past fear of public speaking. With support and encouragement from OHA faculty and staff, and a significant amount of personal determination, she overcame that fear as she prepared her senior devotion for the OHA student body. Alex went on to be an Honors Speaker at graduation, and now as a Division I student athlete is often called upon to speak in front of groups. Alex connected her own experiences with the challenges all students face, and left them inspired to see their obstacles as a path to growth, and the OHA community as a resource to assist that growth.

Thank you Alex, and we wish you the best during your junior year!

State of the Academy 2011-2012

DONATIONS June 1, 2011 — May 31, 2012 The The The The The THE OAK CLUB Alma Dillon Trust William Bruce Estate Carl Collins Estate Dixon Lumber Company Hal & Marge Eaton Marshall & Peggy Frank C. M. Gatton Edith Ingram Estate Lenore Family Trust Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation THE FOUNDERS CLUB Kenny & Patti Bowen W. C. English Foundation A. J. Fletcher Foundation John & Susie Garner Michael & Joy Groves Xiangpeng He & Xuhui Niu Carl & Cheryl Rosberg Paul & Tatum Saunders Karen Stoevener Estate Nancy Stone THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB Tom Barnard Kim Baughman Dan Browder Billy Ray & Jeannette Cameron John & Angie Choi Inez Cox Fran Dixon John Duvall Palmer & Sidney Rose Fant Todd & Lori Fuller Dennis & Wendy Gambill Don & Jayne Gibson Grayson National Bank Tim Henry Bill & Nancy (Brown) Jackson Sukmok Jung & Seonghee Jang Ron & Lynn Kerr Wayne & Dena Landsman Rex & Gina Liu Edward & Pam McDevitt Richard & Joanne Mueller Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer Jim & Mei Mei Newsome George & Leslie (Sims) Pelton C. E. Richardson Benevolent Foundation Harry & Sarah (Ussery) Sink Jim & Pam Tapp Linda Tuner Ted Ussery Vaughan Furniture Foundation Virginia Baptist Foundation Jerry & Jackie Wells Harold & Millie Wingate Young’s Chapel Baptist Church THE RED AND GOLD CLUB Barbara Anderson Janida Bonham

GIVING CLUBS

Oak Club.....................................................$10,000+ Founders Club...................................$5,000 - $9,999 President’s Club.................................$1,000 - $4,999 Red and Gold Club..................................$500 - $999 Friends Club..............................................up to $499 Steve & Rhonda Bowen Christie Boyd Bonnie Burke Blaine Butterworth & Phyllis Ponder Larry & Ida Jane Conner Frances Fruth Andrew Gilleland Rex & Wendell Halsey David & Andrea Hilliard Bruce & Kathy Hornsby Bill & Linda Huber Jerry & Barbara Johnson Marcia Lockamy Lewis Darryl & Kathleen Lundgren Bill Mink Bill Minson North Wilkesboro Rotary Club Marty & Cathy Parks Dan & Melissa Patton Mark & Colleen Patton Joseph Reed Dan & Kim Slemp Ken & Patricia Thomas Mary Thomas Dennis & Missy Throckmorton Doug & Ruth Turnmire Taylor & Celia Vaughan Rob & Susan Veerman Dan & Geneva Walters THE FRIENDS CLUB Mowaffek & Daleann Al-Hamad Nancye Alley Rex Anderson Ronnie & Joan Anderson Merle Watts Angle William & Sharon Asihene Pete & Linda Austin Robert & Dolores Bailey Hazel Bonham Ball Jean Smith Barnes Pat Weaver Barni Al & Sharon (Rumpf) Bellamy Thomas Bland Bennett, Jr. Dorothy Hash Billings Robert & Yeardley Blackwell Marc Brenner Joyce Browder Barrie Ann Brown Judy Theuer Brown Todd Brown Doug & Kathy Bryant Brian & Beth Bunn Tim & Debbie Burgiss Diann Cramer Butler Brian Buxton Alice Calabrese Lavaun Halsey Callison Richard & Kim Camp Kathy Carroll Charles & Precious Cassell Danny & Patricia Collins Jim Conway Evelyn Elledge Cox

Priscilla Cox Judi King Creech Wilson & Jean (Morris) Cross John & Peggy Crowder Jean Cunningham Helene Czech Bunny Dannelly Missi Ferry Dobbins Dennis & Lisa Dockery James Doffin Dale & LeAnn Donahue George & Jeffrey (Jefferson) Eller Larry & Fran Englert Ruth Hash Etter Marion Eugeno April Vassiliou Fields Sid & Lisa Finklea Sanford & Debbie Fishel Keith Flory Kenneth & Nancy Fontaine Meredith Frank Joseph & Leslie Gallagher David Garner Ian & Cassie Gray Rick Grigg David Gunter John Hallagan Jeanne-Marie Dubose Halley Gwyn & Gioia Halsey Rodney & Stacy (Eller) Halsey Tommy & Hazel Halsey Geri Golliher Hancock Scott & Clara Hart Tom & Nancy Harvey Thomas Hash Arnold & Brenda Hatley Amber Brown Hayes John Heft Roger & Nancy Hiatt Elizabeth Hill John Hoffman Sandra Haines Hooks Maxie Price Hopkins Bob & Sarah Hunter Walter & Elizabeth (Douglass) Hunting Michael Ingram Bob & Sandra Jackson Jaeho Jang JEM Enterprises Edward & Lisa Jones John & Joy Jones Kimberly Dunn Jones Joe Judkins Norman & Edith King Jessica Player Kline Don Krauss Randall Lane Patrick & Sue Laughran Robert & Theresa Lazo Bob & Linda Lee Kemper Holt Lillard Mike Lindsey Harry & Jean Lindsey Bernie Linkous

Sarah Lofton Brittany Luksic Kimberly Holt Manuel Marion Baptist Church Rex Matthews Mike & Linda Maynard Erin McCaslin Robert & Janice McGarvey Susan “Rusty” Moorefield McPherson Rita Melancon Peggy Melville Meriwether-Godsey, Inc. Michael & Jackie Mickiewicz Russell Miller Russell Montgomery Randy & Laura Moorhead Margaret Anderson Morris Alan & Glenna (Halsey) Morton Jimmy & Mary Mullins Edith Paisley Murphy Robert Murphy Nancye Bruce Noel Ralph (deceased) & Naomi Noonkester Lila Noonkester Thomas & Karen Reed–Northwest Lawn Care Jim & Mary Lily Nuckolls Ramona O’Bryant Kelley Orvik Cynthia O’Sullivan Larry Owens Chick & Barbara Pace Norman & Joanne Pace Doris Wilson Patteson Ed & Carolyn Patton Leland & Louise Paulson William Peery John & Loretta Ragland Otis & Mary Reamy Patti Rickman Scott & Cleta (Haga) Roberts Marilyn Rowe Alice Raynor Schneider Russell Scruggs Tommy & Linda Searles Ronald & Patricia (Anderson) Sexton Michelle (Bailey) Shaw Mark Shumaker Sam & Amanda (Slemp) Smartt Winston & Lynn Smith Ida Mae Speeks (deceased) David & Michelle (Morlan) St. Clair Charles & Patsy Sturgill Leona Porter Rowland Sturgill (deceased) Barry & Amy Tatel Fred & Shirley Thomas Stella Todd Pascal & Joan Toma Greg & Kim Travlos Rick & Tamyra Turner VFW Post 7059 Alton & Susan (Worsham) Vick Joe & Joy Walker Jimmy & Kristi Warren Jo Ann Watkins Nila Stevens Wehrenberg Susan Widener Judy Thacker Williams Lula Williams Robert Wilson Beatrice Woodruff Nia Zalamea GIFTS IN KIND Larry & Kimberly Bennett Ron & Hayle Bernstein Ashley Blair Janida Bonham Spencer Bryant – MBM Fitness Nicole Cox Diann Cramer Butler Patricia Carlson

Randy & Patty Conn – Conncert Music World Alan & Ginger Failor First Team Hyundai Tom Galbreath Guynn Furniture Luanne Kilday Gerald McKinney Neal Price Brian & Amy Taylor Bradley & Jennifer Tebbutt Mike Weaver Harold & Millie Wingate VOLUNTEER WORK Joan Anderson Ronnie Anderson Barrie Ann Brown Laura Bryant Don Krauss Mary Reamy Otis Reamy Harry Sink Sarah Ussery Sink Ted Ussery Jo Ann Watkins GIFTS GIVEN IN MEMORY OF: In Memory of Ethel Anderson

Otis & Mary Reamy

Harry & Sarah Sink In Memory of Elizabeth Leech Bailey

Darryl & Kathleen Lundgren In Memory of William Bruce – Class of 1963

Nancye Alley

Ronnie & Joan Anderson

John & Carol Bachman

Tom Barnard

Nancye Bruce Noel

VFW Post 7059

Jo Ann Watkins In Memory of Michael Campbell – Class of 1963

Tom Barnard In Memory of Ross Cofield – Class of 1968

Ronnie & Joan Anderson

Robert Murphy

Otis & Mary Reamy

Harry & Sarah Sink In Memory of Michael Paul Dolinger

Janida Bonham In Memory of Heather Victoria Eller

Marilyn Rowe In Memory of Anne-Christy Haden – Class of 1963

Tom Barnard

Jerry & Jackie Wells In Memory of Lester Halsey – Class of 1938

Elizabeth Hill

Edith Paisley Murphy

Harold & Millie Wingate In Memory of Neal Halsey – Class of 1963

Tom Barnard In Memory of Constance E. Hart – Class of 1946

Lula Williams In Memory of C. W. Hawks – Class of 1940 – and Mrs. Gladys Hawks

Rita Melancon In Memory of Polly Halsey Hudson – Class of 1961

Tom Barnard In Memory of Ronald Hudson – 1961 NonGraduate

Tom Barnard In Memory of Robert & Linda Isner

Patrick & Sue Laughran In Memory of Matt Leatherman – Class of 1985

David & Michelle St. Clair In Memory of James S. Lofton – Class of 1961

Sarah Lofton

In Memory of Rachel Muenzenmayer – Class of 1986

Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer In Memory of Rev. William Parks

The Cox Family In Memory of Jewell Ford Patton

Ed & Carolyn Patton In Memory of Geoffrey Reed Pelton (nongraduate)

George & Leslie (Sims) Pelton In Memory of Cecil Wayne Phelps

Tom Barnard In Memory of Ruth Hash Phipps – Class of 1934

Harry & Sarah Sink In Memory of William Plummer - Class of 1955

Rex Anderson In Memory of Bill Potts – Class of 1981

Beatrice Woodruff In Memory of Susan Koonce Sonnen

David Garner In Memory of E. W. Stone

Pete & Linda Austin In Memory of Jim Todd

Stella Todd In Memory of James Turner

Linda Turner In Memory of Ted Ussery, Sr. and Edna Ussery – Class of 1959

Tom Barnard In Memory of Richard Lee “Bubba” Western – Class of 1963

Tom Barnard In Memory of Mabel Hart Whitman – Class of 1935

Leona Rowland Sturgill (deceased) GIFTS GIVEN IN HONOR OF: In Honor of the Class of 1971

Diann Cramer Butler In Honor of Patrick Calabrese – Class of 2011

Alice Calabrese In Honor of John & Susie Garner

David Garner In Honor of Joy Groves

Susan Widener In Honor of Erik Melville – Class of 1992

Peggy Melville In Honor of Ralph (deceased) – Class of 1940 – and Naomi Noonkester

Lila Noonkester In Honor of Ed & Carolyn Patton

Dan & Melissa Patton

Mark & Colleen Patton In Honor of Kyle Travlos – Class of 2007

Greg & Kim Travlos FACULTY AND STAFF GIVING Janida Bonham Steve & Rhonda Bowen Laura Bryant (former staff) Brian & Beth Bunn John & Angie Choi John Duvall (former staff) Hal Eaton (former staff) Sid & Lisa Finklea Michael & Joy Groves Tim Henry Elizabeth Hill (former staff) Sue Laughran (former staff) Brittany Luksic Kimberly Holt Manuel Linda Maynard (former staff) Ed & Carolyn Patton (former staff) Russell Scruggs (former staff) Mary Thomas (former staff) Doug Turnmire Mike Weaver

TRUSTEE GIVING Robert Bailey Kenny Bowen Bonnie Burke Danny Collins Larry Conner Lisa Dockery John Duvall Sidney Rose Fant Marshall Frank Todd Fuller Dennis Gambill Susie Garner Don Gibson Rex Halsey Rodney Halsey Tom Harvey John Jones (former trustee) Wayne Landsman Marcia Lockamy Lewis (former trustee) Russell Miller (former trustee) Marty Parks George Pelton Carl Rosberg Paul Saunders (former trustee) Jim Tapp Dennis Throckmorton Taylor Vaughan Harold Wingate BUSINESS DONORS Conncert Music World Dixon Lumber Company First Team Hyundai Grayson National Bank Guynn Furniture JEM Enterprises MBM Fitness Meriwether-Godsey, Inc. Northwest Lawn Care CHURCH DONORS Marion Baptist Church Young’s Chapel Baptist Church CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS North Wilkesboro Rotary Club VFW Post 7059 FOUNDATION GIVING W. C. English Foundation A. J. Fletcher Foundation C. E. Richardson Benevolent Foundation Vaughan Furniture Foundation Virginia Baptist Foundation Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation PARENT GIVING (current and former parents and grandparents) Mowaffak & Daleann Al-Hamad Barbara Anderson William & Sharon Asihene Ron & Hayle Bernstein Laura Bryant Spencer Bryant Bonnie Burke Alice Calabrese Richard & Kim Camp Dale & LeAnn Donahue George & Jeffrey Eller Larry & Fran Englert Marion Eugeno Kenneth & Nancy Fontaine Marshall & Peggy Frank Frances Fruth Joseph & Leslie Gallagher Ian & Cassy Gray Xiangpeng He & Xuhui Niu

John Heft Elizabeth Hill David & Andrea Hilliard Bruce & Kathy Hornsby Bob & Sandra Jackson Jerry & Barbara Jackson Jaeho Jang Sukmok Jung & Seonghee Jang Edward & Lisa Jones Wayne & Dena Landsman Ed & Pam McDevitt Robert & Janice McGarvey Peggy Melville Michael & Jackie Mickiewicz Randy & Laura Moorhead Richard & Joanne Mueller Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer Chick & Barbara Pace Norman & Joanne Pace Colleen Patton Ed & Carolyn Patton Leland & Louise Paulson George & Leslie Pelton Joe Reed Patti Rickman Dan & Kim Slemp Barry & Amy Tatel Bradley & Jennifer Tebbutt Fred & Shirley Thomas Ken & Patricia Thomas Pascal & Joan Toma Greg & Kim Travlos Linda Turner Rick & Tamyra Turner Rob & Susan Veerman Joe & Joy Walker Susan Widener Beatrice Woodruff

Arnold Hatley John Hoffman Sandra Haines Hooks Joe Judkins Don Krauss Rex Matthews Bill Minson Russell Montgomery Robert Murphy Larry Owens George Pelton Leslie Sims Pelton Neal Price Otis Reamy Tommy Searles Patricia Anderson Sexton Harry Sink Sarah Ussery Sink Ted Ussery Alton Vick Susan Worsham Vick Jo Ann Watkins Nila Stevens Wehrenberg Jerry Wells Judy Thacker Williams

1970-79

Jean Smith Barnes

Kenny Bowen

Steve Bowen

Marc Brenner

Diann Cramer Butler

Kathy Carroll

Judi King Creech

Jeffrey Jefferson Eller

Jeanne-Marie DuBose Halley

Amber Brown Hayes

Elizabeth Douglass Hunting

Michael Ingram

Kimberly Dunn Jones ALUMNI GIVING (by classes)

Marcia Lockamy Lewis 1930-39

Kemper Holt Lillard

Hazel Bonham Ball

Susan “Rusty” Moorefield McPherson

Edith Paisley Murphy Marilyn Rowe

Leona Rowland Sturgill (deceased)

Alice Raynor Schneider 1940-49 1980-89

Pat Weaver Barni

Sharon Rumpf Bellamy

Thomas Bland Bennett, Jr.

Judy Theuer Brown

Lavaun Halsey Callison

Helene Czech

Ruth Hash Etter

Missi Ferry Dobbins

Gwyn Halsey

Andrew Gilleland

Margaret Anderson Morris

David Gunter

Ralph Noonkester (deceased)

Mike Lindley 1950-59

Erin McCaslin

Rex Anderson

Russell Miller

Merle Watts Angle

Dan Patton

Dorothy Hash Billings

Mark Patton

Barrie Ann Brown

Michelle Bailey Shaw

Rex Halsey

David St. Clair

Geri Golliher Hancock

Michelle Morlan St. Clair

Thomas Hash 1990-99

Maxie Price Hopkins

April Vassiliou Fields

Nancy Brown Jackson

Stacy Eller Halsey

Randall Lane

Jessica Player Kline

Rex Liu

Kelley Orvik

Glenna Halsey Morton

Cynthia O’Sullivan

Doris Wilson Patteson

Mark Shumaker

Cleta Haga Roberts

Jimmy Warren

Ida Mae Speeks (deceased) 2000-2009

Robert Wilson

Meredith Frank 1960-69

Kimberly Holt Manuel

Ronnie Anderson

Amanda Slemp Smartt

Tom Barnard

Robert Blackwell

Billy Ray Cameron

Jim Conway

Jean Morris Cross

Wilson Cross

Keith Flory

Rick Grigg

PRESIDENT’S PARENT CLUB

(Current or former parents and grandparents may become a member of the President’s Parent Club by donating $500 or more.)

PARENT MEMBER

SON OR DAUGHTER

YEAR GRADUATED

Barbara Anderson Linnea 2012 Bonnie Burke Liz 2007 Marshall & Peggy Frank Meredith 2008 Frances Fruth Patrick 2005 Xianpeng He & Xuhui Nui Xinyi “Amy” Current student

Xinyue “Tracy” Current student David & Andrea Hilliard Alec 2001 Bruce & Kathy Hornsby Keith 2011 Jerry & Barbara Johnson Crissy Non-graduate Sukmok Jung & Seonghee Jang WonJun Current student Wayne & Dena Landsman Alexa 2006 Ed & Pam McDevitt Gwen 2002 Michael & Jackie Mickiewicz Doug 2004 Richard & JoAnne Mueller Stephanie 2002 Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer Rachel (deceased) 1986 Colleen Patton Lance 1997 George & Leslie Pelton Geoff (deceased) Non-graduate Joseph Reed Kyler 2012 Dan & Kim Slemp Amanda 2006 Ken & Patricia Thomas Courtney 2006 Linda Turner David 2012 Rob & Susan Veerman Andrew 2008 OAK HILL ACADEMY LEGACY ASSOCIATES A future gift in the form of a bequest has been provided to the Academy by the following:

Mr. Tom Barnard

Rev. John Duvall

Mrs. Betty Harmon Edwards

Mrs. G. C. Eller (Jeffrey Jefferson) Mr. Mike Grisham

Mr. Donald L. Hasler

Mrs. Mary Holbrook

Dr. John Jones

Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy

Mr. Tommy Searles

Mrs. Frieda Anders WilleyS

OAK HILL ACADEMY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIPS: 1. Elizabeth Leech Bailey Endowed Scholarship 2. William Bruce Memorial Scholarship Fund 3. Mattie Duncan Cox Endowed Scholarship 4. Ann Elizabeth Dickson Endowed Memorial Fund 5. Ruth Echols Endowed Scholarship 6. Ann Elizabeth Cox Hampton Endowed Scholarship 7. Rev. C. W. Hawks and Gladys Hawks Endowed Scholarship Fund 8. Edith H. Ingram Endowed Scholarship 9. Marie LeBouf Endowed Scholarship 10. Rachel Muenzenmayer Endowed Scholarship 11. John M. and Collina Caldwell Pair Endowed Scholarship Fund 12. Jewell Ford Patton Endowed Memorial Fund 13. Geoffrey Reed Pelton Endowed Memorial Fund 14. Jim J. Todd Endowed Memorial Scholarship 15. Harry & Patsy Williams Endowed Scholarship Total Endowment May 31, 2012 - $1,994,052 Total Endowment May 31, 2011 - $1,855,667 One of the most important needs for Oak Hill Academy is in the area of endowment. The future of our mission to girls and boys can be assured only if endowment exists. Would you consider creating an endowment to provide ongoing support for the Academy? A gift of ten thousand dollars or more will establish a named endowment by the donor. The endowment could be used in whatever area the donor chooses. If you wish to establish an endowment at Oak Hill Academy, please contact the President’s Office or Mr. Henry, our Director of Development, at 276-579-2619.

The President’s Office of Oak Hill Academy has made every effort to list all individuals, corporations, churches, and other organizations that were Oak Hill supporters from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. If your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please contact our office so that we may correct our records. Thank you for your support!

TOTALS Annual Fund $161,493.49 Endowed Funds $ 29,545.58 Collins Estate $330,475.83 Ingram Estate $417,000.00 Scholarship $136,961.26 Capital Improvement Projects $154,175.00 Virginia Baptist Mission Board $ 64,211.00 TOTAL OF ALL CASH GIFTS $1,293,862.16

Oak Hill Academy Cumulative Giving Founders Society Laureates Society Benefactors Society Oak Hill Society Guardians Society

$1,000,000+ $500,000 - $999,999 $100,000 - $499,999 $50,000 - $99,999 $25,000 – $49,999

Founders Society

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation

W. C. English Foundation

Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation Laureates Society Benefactors Society

A. J. Fletcher Foundation Alma Dillon Trust Hal & Marge Eaton Grayson National Bank Carl & Cheryl Rosberg The Titmus Foundation Virginia Baptist Foundation

Oak Hill Society

C. E. Richardson Foundation C. W. Bolling Charles & Mary Helen Dickson C. W. Gatton Michael & Joy Groves Lenore Family Trust Annette Lowder Mary Morton Parsons Foundation George & Leslie Pelton Paul & Tatum Saunders E. W. & Nancy Stone Harold & Millie Wingate

Guardians Society

Mike Grisham

Morgan Foundation

Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer

Ed & Carolyn Patton

Jerry & Nina Patton

Jacqueline Peer

Josh Smith

Stella Todd

Vannoy Construction

Taylor & Celia Vaughan

Alumni Weekend 2012 Another great Alumni Weekend was held July 13-15 with many former students and their families in attendance. This annual event is open free of charge to all alumni and former students and their families who wish to attend.

The Welcome Home Reception held in the Ussery Archives Room on Friday evening kicked off the weekend. Saturday morning began with the annual alumni meeting led by OHA president Dr. Michael Groves. Class pictures, campus tours led by current students, and lunch in Vaughan Dining Hall followed. The afternoon began with a brief memorial service to pay tribute to alumni who had passed during the past year. The tolling of the campus bell and singing of the Alma Mater marked this occasion. Our summer school students then joined the group for an ice cream social.

The day’s events were capped off with dinner, dancing, and a silent auction at the Mississippi Pavilion in Noonkester Park. The weekend wrapped up on Sunday morning with the Alumni Brunch at the Hough Dormitory Picnic Shelter and worship service at Young’s Chapel Baptist Church.

Our goal is to make this weekend the best it can possibly be for all OHA alumni and former students and their families. If you have never attended or if its been several years since you have been to an Alumni Weekend, please join your classmates and come celebrate with us July 12-14, 2013!

Alumni News Billy & Irma (Blevins) Layman – ‘51 10537 E. 38th Street Yuma, AZ 85365

David “Sparky” Starkey – ‘74 P. O. Box 444 Ivor, VA 23866

Rev. Lee Roy Davis – ‘58 2097 Stagecoach Road Nathalie, VA 24577

David is the manager of a large retail mattress store.

Although retired, Lee Roy has been serving as the interim pastor of a small church for the past two years. He and his wife, Janice, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2011. They have two daughters, eight grandchildren, one stepgrandchild, and six great grandchildren.

He would love to hear from his classmates.

Doris Wilson Patteson – ‘58 2334 Hill Place Falls Church, VA 22043 Doris retired from Fairfax County Public

Schools and is presently serving as the travel coordinator for the Fairfax County Retired Educators. She is enjoying traveling all over the world.

Dan Thomasson – ‘62 8275 105th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32967 Dan is a director of quality assurance for Globe Wireless.

Trey Watkins – ‘84 1102 Knightbridge Court Graham, NC 27253 Trey and his wife, Kimberly, have three children – Guy, Taylor, and Camden.

Shanna Randolph – ‘87 245 Mosspoint Circle, Apt. 7 Spartanburg, SC 29303 Matt Weed – ‘10 Bldg. 682 A Street, Box 25 Jber, AK 99505

Matt states, “OHA was one of the most influential times of my life.

Joining the US Army right out of high school, I experienced many hardships and difficulties. However, OHA helped me not only prepare for life, but also gave me the skills to succeed.” Matt was recently promoted to Specialist and is working in the operations office of his unit.

Jo Ann Watkins – ‘65 8158 Fondale Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Kathryn Matthews Varner – ‘70 3910 Gracemont Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Linda Gertz – ‘72 4022 MacArthur Avenue, #F Richmond, VA 23227 After leaving Oak Hill, Linda trained to be a nurse and worked in the medical field for three years. She has been working in food service for the past 40 years.

Debra Kay Simon Zell – ‘72 10738 Sherman Grove Avenue Sunland, CA 91040

Become Part of the “Over the Hill Alumni” Gang A Great Way to Give Back to Your School!

Attention alumni and former students – Are you willing to get a little dirty, sleep in a dorm room, eat in Vaughan Dining Hall, laugh a lot, and sweat a little? If so, give Dr. Groves or Tim Henry a call about becoming part of the “Over the Hill Alumni” Gang. The 2013 work week will be July 7-12!

Deaths

Leona Rowland Sturgill – ‘35 Ralph Noonkester – ‘40 Jo Ann James Rutherford – ‘58 Edward David Hahn – ‘73

Dr. J. Ralph Noonkester Passes Away Dr. J. Ralph Noonkester, OHA Class of 1940, passed away on September 30 at the age of 88 after a brief illness. Dr. Noonkester served as President of William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi from 1956 to 1989. He was named President Emeritus following his retirement in 1989.

Dr. Noonkester was instrumental in the development of Oak Hill’s “Noonkester Park,” providing valuable assistance with obtaining the property and fundraising for construction. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Oak Hill Academy or to the Carey Center at William Carey University.

“Over the Hill Alumni” Gang The 2012 alumni work week was again fun for all. The “Over the Hill” Gang made their way to campus for a week of work and fun. They completed their usual gardening tasks and also finished up cleaning the white fence along the main drive.

An original member of the “Over the Hill Alumni” gang was lost this year with the passing of William Bruce.

Many fond memories of work weeks past where shared during the group’s time on campus.

A special thanks to all of the workers, Don Krauss, Harry and Sarah (Ussery) Sink, Ted Ussery, and Mary and Otis Reamy. Several members of the gang could not be with us due to conflicts and they were missed. We look forward to the return of the “Over the Hill Gang” again next summer!

$1 Per Year Campaign Update In order to get as many alumni and former students as possible involved in the mission of OHA and listed on our Alumni “Honor Roll” the “$1 Per Year Campaign” was launched last year. The “$1 Per Year Campaign” asks alumni and former students to give back to their Alma Mater by donating at least $1 for every year since they graduated from or attended Oak Hill Academy. The campaign was so successful that we are once again asking all alumni and former students to participate.

We have a goal of doubling the number of participants in the “$1 Per Year Campaign” and encourage all former students to send in your donations. This is an easy and affordable way for all alumni and former students to give back to their Alma Mater!

Thank you to the following alumni and former students who made a contribution to OHA since June 1, 2012:

1930-1939 Hazel Bonham Ball 1940-1949 Gwyn Halsey Duward Elworth Hart 1950-1959 Barrie Ann Brown Nancy Brown Jackson 1960-1969 Robert Blackwell Billy Ray Cameron Jim Conway Donald Hasler John Hoffman Mike Kerby Otis Reamy Patricia Anderson Sexton Harry Sink Sarah Ussery Sink Ted Ussery Jo Ann Watkins Judy Thacker Williams

1970-1979 Steve Bowen Diann Cramer Butler Lynn Smith Campbell Jeffrey Jefferson Eller Kemper Holt Lillard Susan “Rusty” Moorefield McPherson Marilyn Rowe Cary Serif 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 Jared Long

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The President’s Welcome to OHA Picnic was held Saturday, September 1st at the pavilion in Noonkester Park. At this annual event, Oak Hill Academy President Dr. Michael Groves and his wife Joy welcomed all OHA students and faculty for the start of a great year.

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Donor Appreciation Dinner On Saturday, November 10, 2012, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Groves will be hosting the annual Donor Appreciation Event on the campus of Oak Hill Academy. This event will begin in historic Turner Gymnasium with watching the Warriors Gold Team play against Evelyn Mack Academy.

The game will be followed by a performance by the Oak Hill Academy Choir and dinner in the Ussery Archives Room.

This special event was created to honor the donors of the academy who are members of the “Oak Club” and “Founders Club.” For more information on becoming a member of these giving circles or any of Oak Hill Academy’s other giving circles, please contact Mr. Tim Henry in the Development Office – 276-579-2619 or thenry@oak-hill.net.

UPCOMING EVENTS Trustee Meetings............................November 1-2, 2012 Donor Appreciation Event..............November 10, 2012 Thanksgiving Break...................November 16-26, 2012 Christmas Break Begins.................. December 14, 2012 Second Semester Begins........................ January 7, 2013 Spring Break........................... March 15 – April 1, 2013 Parents’ Days.......................................April 18-19, 2013 Graduation................................................May 17, 2013 Alumni Weekend................................. July 12-14, 2013

Gold Team News - 2012-13 Season Outlook The 2012-13 Warrior squad enters this year with high hopes. Hours of training and hard work makes them optimistic about duplicating the success of last season. Returning from the national championship team of 2011-12 are seniors RJ Curington, Ike Iroegbu, and Victor Ieronymides.

Joining them in their bid for national prominence are new seniors Nate Britt, Sindarius Thornwell, and Gonzalo Santana in the backcourt. Senior wing Troy Williams provides leadership and athleticism. Senior Lennard Freeman and Junior Rokas Gustys give the Warriors strength and power on the frontline. The addition of underclassmen Khadim Dieng, Chris Tang, and Terrence Phillips gives the Warriors great depth and makes them primed for another outstanding season as they play the best high school teams in the country. It should be another banner year for the Oak Hill Warriors.

2011-2012 oak hill Gold Team Basketball schedule MONTH DATE DAY OPPONENT SITE TIME

October 6 Saturday Fork Union Military Academy (scrim) Mouth of Wilson, VA 1:00pm

16 Tuesday Jump Prep Academy (scrim) Mouth of Wilson, VA 4:00pm

18 Thursday Massanutten Mil Academy (scrim) Roanoke, VA 6:30pm ---played at William Fleming HS

25 Thursday Hargrave Military Academy (scrim) Danville, VA 6:30pm ---played at G.W. Danville HS

27 Saturday Princeton Day School, MD Mouth of Wilson, VA 3:30pm

November 2 Friday Word of God, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm

3 Saturday Riverside Academy, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 3:00pm

9 Friday Quality Education Academy, NC Winston-Salem, NC 7:00pm

10 Saturday Evelyn Mack Academy, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 3:30pm

13 Tuesday High Point Christian, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm

15 Thursday Moravian Prep, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm

28 Wednesday Thomasville Prep, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 30 Friday Marshall County HoopFest Benton, KY TBA ---vs Memphis Southwind HS, TN

December 1 Saturday Marshall County HoopFest Benton, KY TBA ---vs Chicago Curie HS, IL

4 Tuesday Flora McDonald Academy, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 6 Thursday Kecoughton HS, VA Hampton, VA TBA

8 Saturday Paul VI HS, VA Washington, D.C. TBA 14-15 Fri-Sat Ridgeview High School Classic Columbia, SC TBA 18-22 Tue-Sat Iolani Prep Classic Honolulu, HI TBA (4 games)

January 11 Friday Toronto Academy, Canada Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm

12 Saturday Johnson HS, GA Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 17 Thursday Bearden HS, TN Knoxville, TN 7:00pm

18 Friday Mt. Zion Academy, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm

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Monday HoopHall Classic

Springfield, MA 2:00pm

---vs Chicago Simeon HS (Blake Arena, Springfield, MA)

23 Wednesday Christian Faith Center, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 25 Friday Virginia High School Classic Bristol, VA 8:00pm ---vs the Miller School, VA 26 Saturday Riverside Academy, NC London, KY TBA

29 Tuesday Mountain State Coal Classic Beckley, WV 7:30pm February

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2 Saturday Las Vegas Classic Las Vegas, NV TBA 4 Monday Redemptorist Christian, NY Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 7 Thursday Future College Prep, CA Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 9 Saturday Omaha Central High School, NE Omaha, NE TBA 12 Tuesday Thomasville Prep, NC Roanoke, VA 7:00pm 15 Friday North Cross School, VA Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 16 Saturday Genesis Academy, VA Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 18 Monday Quality Education Academy, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 21 Thursday St. Ignacious Prep, SC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 22 Friday Covenant Christian, GA Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 27 Wednesday Greater Emmanuel Prep Acad, NC Mouth of Wilson, VA 7:00pm 1

Friday

Kingdom Prep, GA

Mouth of Wilson, VA

*games subject to change*

Make sure you check out www.oakhillhoops.com for updates and more information on the Oak Hill Academy Gold Team. *games subject to change

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Wish List Are You Interested in Filling a Specific Need at Oak Hill Academy?

Current Giving Opportunities

Music Stands – all have been purchased! $40 each DVD Players – all haven been purchased! $50 each Digital SLR Cameras for Yearbook Staff $200 each (5 needed) 27” Television for Library – Purchased! $300 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo for Library $300 Photoshop $400 Televisions for Academic Building (5 needed) $400 each Television for Girl’s Dormitory $500 Elliptical Machine for Girls Dormitory $500 Anatomical Models (6 needed) $200-$600 each Digital Camera for Publications Class $700 Digital Microscope – Purchased! $1,700 AED (Automated External Defibrillator) – Purchased! $2,000 Rosetta Stone Sponsorship for ESL Class $2,800 Halsey House Remodel and Upgrade $50,000

Other Giving Opportunities (partial list)

Alumni Campus Store Tile $500 Memorial Oak Tree $1,000 Named Display Case for Ussery Archives Room $5,000 Named Scholarship Fund $10,000 Faculty Professional Development Fund $50,000 Fund to Increase Faculty Salaries $100,000

Gifts in Kind*

Boat for Fishing Club Musical Instruments Backhoe or backhoe attachment for tractor *Potential gifts are evaluated by the school for condition and suitability prior to acceptance.

For more information or to make a gift to Oak Hill Academy, please contact Tim Henry, Director of Development at 276-579-2619 or thenry@oak-hill.net.

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