Porter-Gaud Fall Sports 2024 by Porter-Gaud School

FALL SPORTS 2024

WELCOME TO PORTER-GAUD

LETTER FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

THANK YOU!

On behalf of the Porter-Gaud Parents Association, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your contribution towards the promotion and support of PG athletics.

In alignment with the Porter-Gaud mission statement, we are committed to inspiring lives of purpose, learning, and service through cultivating each student’s God-given potential.

The PGPA reinforces this mission by providing support to a diverse group of student-athletes across a wide spectrum of sports. It is through your generosity that we can provide our athletes with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and excel.

Thank you.

Krysten Hariri & Richard McElroy Vice President, Athletics

Welcome to Porter-Gaud, We are excited to have you here and even more excited to show off all the hard work and talents of our student-athletes and coaches. Throughout the summer, our student-athletes have put in hundreds of hours, reps, miles, and gallons of sweat in preparation for the fall season. None of this would have been possible without the support of our outstanding faculty and administration.

A special thank you to our grounds and facilities crew for creating and maintaining the beautiful facilities and playing surfaces we have on our campus. We greatly appreciate the often unseen efforts that result in the pristine environment you experience when you arrive.

This Fall Sports Athletics Program has been produced by the Porter-Gaud Parents Association, who work tirelessly to enhance and enrich the student-athlete experience. I am excited to collaborate with the PGPA, and I extend my gratitude to them, as well as to all our patrons and advertisers who have contributed to this program.

We hope you enjoy your time on our campus. We welcome you to get on your feet and GET LOUD! Go Cyclones!

Al Wilson Athletic Director

Porter-Gaud School: A Concise History

On October 25, 1867, the Reverend Dr. Anthony Toomer Porter visited the grave of his son, grieving the loss of life and the tumult of the Civil War. As he wept, a voice spoke to Rev. Porter. The day was clear and the birds were singing, yet this voice spoke distinctly, saying to Rev. Porter, “Stop grieving for the dead, and do something for the living… Take them and educate them.” And with these words, a seed was sown, a drive ignited, and a mission born. By December of 1867, Rev. Porter had embarked on the journey to educate the children of Charleston. The Orphan Home and School Association of the Church of the Holy Communion opened its doors to 425 boys and 125 girls.

In 1880, the school moved to the Federal Arsenal located at the corner of Ashley Avenue and Bee Street. Ironically, Rev. Porter sought the support of William Sherman, then the Secretary of War under President Lincoln, to secure this location for his growing school. Rev. Porter started the first football program in South Carolina at the school in 1881. In 1886, the Institute was renamed The Porter Academy, then the Porter Military Academy in 1891. St. Timothy’s Chapel, a building once used during the war to form bullets, became a beautiful chapel to form young minds and hearts. The building was named for the patron saint of young people, students, and anyone seeking guidance in their studies and careers, and still stands at this location. It was renamed after St. Luke, the patron saint of healing and healing professions, when the property was sold to the Medical University of South Carolina.

In 1964, PMA merged with two other reputable Charleston schools, the Watt School and the Gaud School, and relocated to its present location on Albemarle Point, officially becoming Porter-Gaud School.

Porter-Gaud started as a vision to educate the orphans and children of the Civil War and continues today to educate the children of Charleston.

It has been 157 years since Rev. Porter set out to “do something for the living.” During these years, Porter-Gaud School has experienced growth and change but one goal has remained: to inspire lives of purpose, learning, and service through cultivating each student’s God-given potential.

The Rev. Dr. Porter

The Old St. Timothy’s Chapel

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The Porter-Gaud Crest A Closer Look at

A crest is intended to be a visual representation of the ideals that an institution sees as the foundation of what and who they are. All of us have looked at the crest many times, never thinking about why the founders chose these particular symbols to represent their vision of Porter-Gaud School. To get a better grasp on the logic of these choices, you must first understand what these components represent.

The most obvious aspect of the Crest is the shape. The Porter-Gaud Crest is a beveled escutcheon crest. The bevel at the top of the crest represents a history of English or Anglican descent. The Anglican Church, otherwise known as the Church of England, is the basis for the Episcopal Church in the United States. The affiliation of Porter-Gaud with the Episcopal Church is the reason that the Bevel was placed at the top, or chief of the crest.

Escutcheon Crest Bevel

Inside the crest are several symbols that have significance. The first are the Bishop Miters in the Upper left-hand corner. These two miters represent authority and religious affiliation. These signify that the church has authority over the school. Next to the bishop miters sits the torch and the parchment. The torch signifies truth and intelligence, and the parchment represents academic achievement. Since its inception, Porter-Gaud has been an institution of high academic standards. The people that set the course for the future of Porter-Gaud placed the torch and the parchment in a prominent place in the crest to signify the commitment to academic excellence and the search for truth.

Running through the center of the crest is the chevron. This symbol signifies faithful service. Service has always been an important aspect of the life at Porter-Gaud. Inside the chevron sits three Fleur de Lis, representing purity in light. In a group of three it can represent the Trinity, reinforcing our ties to the church. Some also believe that there are three to represent the merging of the Porter Military Academy, The Gaud School, and the Watt School to create Porter-Gaud.

Beneath the chevron is the laurel with berries. This represents triumph and honor. The placement at the base of the crest is significant as they represent the foundation of all the symbols above. Without these attributes, the other characteristics on the crest would not be attained.

Finally, the crest rests above the banner containing the motto “Fides, Honor, Scientia,” which translated means “Faith, Honor, Knowledge.” Just as the crest is a visual representation, the motto is a verbal representation of the ideals of an institution.

Reverend Porter’s belief in the qualities represented in this crest have been the cornerstone in creating a special environment for our students.

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FACILITIES

The PGPA would like to thank the hardest working people on campus – the facilities team! thank you for all your hard work and dedication to keeping our 80-acre campus so beautiful.

EVENING CREW

DAY CREW

(Front Row) Leo Barrios, Benjamin Hanna, Drew May, Floyd Murphy, Sharod Williams (Back row) David Miller, Tom Owenby, Terrell Burns, Riley HArold, Brett Davis, Deryl Farr

(Front Row) Nataliya Taylor, Cathy Joyner, Crystal Seabrook, Anton Green (Back row) Kurt Dana, THomas Allen

VARSITY FOOTBALL

Head Coach: Brad Bowles

Assistant Coaches: Josh Harpe, Prince Howard-Whitaker, Jay Smith, Logan Billings, Jaquan Marsh, Andrew Nordeck, Sam Brown, Paul Paschal, Isaac

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VARSITY CHEER SIDELINE TEAM

NAME

Evie Apple

Charlotte Cannon

Galilee Gwynette

Elliott Hock

Erin Jamison

Grace Josey

Candance Lee

Allie McCallum

Libby Miles

Max Miller

COACHES

Head Coach: Christy Christmas

Assistant Coaches: Jen Locklair, Alex LeBlanc

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Bella Rahn

Madi Russell

Ainsley Scarlett

Niki Shafaei

Madison Smith

Katelyn Smith

Daniela Spiotta

Mayes Unger

Evie Wisner

Gabi Zucker

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VARSITY CHEER COMPETITION TEAM

NAME

Evie Apple

Caroline Choi

Galilee Gwynette

Mackenzie Hilpert

Elliot Hock

Erin Jamison

Grace Josey

Candance Lee

Allie McCallum

Libby Miles

COACHES

Head Coach: Christy Christmas

Assistant Coaches: Jen Locklair, Alex LeBlanc

NAME

Madi Russell

Ainsley Scarlett

Niki Shafaei

Madison Smith

Katelyn Smith

Daniela Spiotta

Mayes Unger

Trinket Ward

Evie Wisner

Gabi Zucker

Joey Ferrelli

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VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

COACHES

Left to right: Kathryn Brisson (Class of ‘25), Laura Brisson (Class of ‘91), Elizabeth Burwell (Board of Trustees), Durette Burwell (Class of ‘35), Jimmy Bailey (Class of ‘93), Wooten Burwell (Class of ‘29), Jack Burwell (Class of ‘27), James Bailey (Class of ‘27); Photo credit: Owens Settle (Class of ‘27)

VOLLEYBALL

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COACHES

Head Coach: Megan Crouch

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VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS

NAME

Ellis Applegate

Madelyn Barth

McKenzie Barth

Rachel Blais

Blair Centurino

Charlotte Connor

Merris Dukes

Archer Fanning

COACHES

Head Coach: Tracey Zirneklis

Assistant Coaches: Jonathan Barth, Patrick Brown

NAME

Amelia Flynn

Nora Kanich

Greer McCallum

Maya Nalor

Maya Opoulos

Sophie Stofko

Hila Tiller

Quinley Winters

Strengthening Relationships Between Parents, Faculty, Students,

and Administrators

The PGPA is designed to build community within our school family so every student, parent, caregiver, and faculty member feels connected.

All Porter-Gaud parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the life of the school through the PGPA in a way that fits their interests and availability.

Whether attending events, taking a leadership role as a grade-level representative, or joining one of our committees, we encourage you to find what interests you and get involved.

The Porter-Gaud experience is enhanced when our parents share their talents and time with our community.

JV GIRLS TENNIS

NAME

Mia Dion

Aubrey Domm

Lizzie Finkelstein

Baylor Herterich

Alice Graham Hock

Amelia Krell

Emily Manuel

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HEAD COACH

Tracey Zirneklis

NAME

Melina Rismani

Evie Shearer

Susanna Smith

Isabella Stanec

Samantha Star

Laine Stein

Ellie Thompson

Mary Mac Wilbourne

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VARSITY & JV GIRLS GOLF

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Hannah Taylor

Lilly

Lila Wilbourne

HEAD COACH

Ken Hyde

NAME

Margaret Hyde

Caroline Morris

Claire Musser

Lilley Sullivan

Clementine Taylor

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ALUMNI WEEKEND

APRIL 25 - 27, 2025

Friday, April 25

Alumni Awards Reception

Saturday, April 26

PMAAA Brunch, Alumni Tennis Tournament, Alumni Soccer Game, and All-Alumni Party

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