THE MAGAZINE FOR PARENTS, ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
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Since 1995, Savannah Country Day has partnered with Outward Bound to offer a five-day excursion in the Florida Everglades. Navigating canoes through the maze-like mangrove tunnels of the Florida wilds, 8th grade student teams utilize charts and compasses, cook their own meals, set up camp each evening, and learn “leave no trace” techniques to minimize their impact on the land. This annual experience allows students to discover strength of character, an ability to lead, and a desire to serve others.
2021-22 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs. Mary W. Sprague, Chair Mr. J. Weston (West) Beaver, Vice-Chair Mrs. Stephanie R. Pendleton, Treasurer Mrs. Tracey Cannon London ‘88, Secretary Mr. Kef L. Wilson, Head of School Dr. Dora Adjei Mr. Daniel H. Bradley, Jr. Mr. Christopher W. Cay ‘92 Mr. Christian B. Demere ‘09 Mrs. Meredith Repella Dulany ‘92 Mrs. Elizabeth (Liz) Gold Glass ‘89 Mrs. Kathleen A. (Kathie) Harlander Mr. John C. Helmken II Mrs. Amy Parr Henneman ‘86 Mr. Kevan L. Jackson ‘84 Mr. Adam J. Kaminsky Capt. Sankaran (Lux) Lakshman Mr. Scott A. Lauretti Mr. Joe Mingledorff Ms. Tammie N. Mosley Mr. Jonathan B. (Jon) Pannell ‘96 Mrs. Mary B. (Meb) Ryan
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06 AROUND CAMPUS 14 FINE ARTS 18 ATHLETICS 26 C LASS OF 2022 34 LEGACY FAMILIES 36 FEATURE 42 CLASS NOTES
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A message from the Head of School
Dear Country Day Community: What a difference a year can make. While last year’s summer issue of Images highlighted our school’s resilience in the face of COVID, this year’s issue celebrates our reconnection. After 18 months of restrictions and angst, it’s wonderful to read about the many adventures within our school community. From student trips to Rome, Italy and the Florida Everglades to the return of speakers such as author Mark Mathabane and our own Faculty Explorations Series, the Country Day community has fully embraced these opportunities for discovery and experiential learning. The spring was also exciting as the class of 2022 finalized their college selections and cemented plans for the future. As the largest class in school history, these 95 graduates have left an indelible mark on the classroom, the stage, the athletic field, and our larger community. This year, I was pleased to resume the tradition of eating lunch with small groups of seniors in the month leading up to graduation—one of my favorite traditions as head of school. With much of the stress of senior year behind them, students reflected on their school experiences with a surprising amount of sincerity, grace, and gratitude. With Upper School in the rearview mirror and new adventures ahead, seniors also offered the below contemplative comments through our annual senior survey. “ I am excited for the many new experiences and people I get to meet, but I will always cherish my friendships and memories at Country Day.” “ I am grateful for all the dedication and hard work that my teachers put every day into making sure we understood the material and, most importantly, enjoyed what we were learning.” “ I feel well-prepared for college because of the comfortable work-life balance I learned through my years at Country Day. My teachers stressed the importance of extracurriculars while still demanding my best in the classroom.” “I could not have asked for better preparation for college life.” “ I will miss the environment of Country Day. The campus and staff always felt very welcoming. I loved coming to school.” “I would just like to say thank you, SCDS, for this great experience.” Despite the many curveballs thrown at these young adults over the past few years, they acknowledged the lessons learned and the fortitude gained. Like generations of Hornets before them, I have no doubt the class of 2022 is ready to embrace the future with confidence, imagination, and integrity. I wish them all the best! Sincerely,
Kef L. Wilson Head of School MISSION STATEMENT The Savannah Country Day School seeks to prepare students of academic and personal promise to meet with confidence, imagination, and integrity the challenges of college and of life. In partnership with supportive families, we strive to cultivate in each student the desire and the discipline to grow in wisdom, to lead lives of personal honor, to appreciate beauty, to pursue physical well-being, and to serve others with a generous, compassionate spirit.
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When in Rome…! Over Spring Break, a group of seniors visited the Eternal City on an experiential learning trip led by longtime Latin teacher Dr. Kevin Gavin. With perfect weather, and fueled by pasta and espresso, students and chaperones logged almost 10 miles of sightseeing a day. The group visited all the major sites: the Colosseum, the Capitoline Museums, the Golden House, the Forum, the Borghese Gallery, the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Trevi Fountain, as well as numerous other churches, fountains, piazzas, galleries, and monuments. Students toured the spectacular ruins of the Baths of Caracalla, wandered beneath ancient churches, visited a pagan cult temple, and explored the hulking remains of Hadrian’s Mausoleum. What an incredible experience that these students will cherish for years to come!
Governor’s Honors Program Congratulations to juniors Yenna Park (Strings/Bass) and Maya King (Communicative Arts) on their invitation to the prestigious Governor’s Honors Program. Over 3,200 students are nominated each year and nearly 1,600 interview/audition for the highly selective residential summer program that allows participants to immerse themselves in a particular course of study. In addition, Aden Adjei (Mathematics) was named as an alternate.
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Cum Laude Induction Ceremony Congratulations to our newest Cum Laude inductees. Modeled on the collegiate honor society, Phi Beta Kappa, the Cum Laude Society was founded in 1906 to recognize academic excellence in the country’s most prestigious high schools. Membership is strictly limited to schools with exemplary academic programs, and Country Day is honored to be one of 11 chapters in the state of Georgia and the only one in Savannah. Dr. Sharon Eswine was the featured speaker for the 2022 event. 2022 Country Day inductees include: Faculty scholar: Bill Eswine; Class of 2023: Gracie Daters, Ned Henneman, Julia McGoldrick, Anna Pollak, Jordan Ruben, Sarah Jane Schulze, Fiona Wilson, Alysa Young; Class of 2022: Emma Best, Mya Felser, Catherine Goodman, Haley Hiltzheimer, Karlo Jukic, Lane McCullough, Daniel McGuirk, Jessa Neil, Sarah Pine, Anna Wylly, Ethan Wheelock; Existing members are also pictured, and include: Alexis Almeida, Haley Avino, Langston Bass, Amanda Chen, Josephina Dooley, Vivienne Drake, John Neely, Chatri Rajapaksha, Dalton Spivey, Julie Tomus.
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An Evening with Author Mark Mathabane Country Day welcomed Mark Mathabane, author of the sensational autobiography Kaffir Boy, as the 2022 Schmidt Lecture Series speaker. In addition to his time speaking with members of the larger Savannah community, Mr. Mathabane spent time in the classroom discussing his coming of age under the South African apartheid regime. Country Day was honored to host Mr. Mathabane and is deeply grateful for his extended time with our students.
Congratulations to senior Julia Tomus on being named the 2022 SCDS STAR Student! STAR honors the student with the highest single sitting SAT score at their school and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development. Julia selected physics teacher Adam Weber as her STAR Teacher.
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Faculty Explorations Speaker Series Thanks to the vision and passion of five Upper School faculty members, Country Day was pleased to open classroom spaces and host the wildly popular Faculty Explorations speaker series once again. The weekly sessions provided attendees the opportunity to revisit a classroom setting and explore a topic based on the faculty host’s area of expertise. The seminar topics ranged greatly, including the evolution of scientific thinking and reasoning, the healing and restorative power of poetry, sailing across an ocean, commemorating historical traumas and transgressions, and an intro to SketchUp design software. Each year, Faculty Explorations provides an opportunity for adults to return to the classroom and learn for fun! Thank you to the five faculty presenters, Adam Weber, AJ Goldman, Kristin Mulzer, Jackie Smith, and Julia López Fuentes.
On a Saturday in early spring, the Upper School’s Students Celebrating Diversity club organized and hosted a Multicultural Festival for our larger school community. Families enjoyed cuisines from around the world, student presentations, and activities that represent some of the many cultures of our Country Day families. Thank you to everyone who came out for this fantastic event that celebrates the diversity of our school community and the world beyond. 8 • SAVC D S .O R G
Unveiling of the Dr. Paul Pressly Portrait In late April, Country Day was honored to unveil the portrait of Headmaster Emeritus Dr. Paul Pressly. Dr. Pressly served as the headmaster from 1983 to 2004 and continues to be active within our school community. The portrait was painted by Anthony Palliser, a British artist with ties to the Telfair Museums. The portrait hangs in the lobby of the Pressly Hall Lower School building and will serve as a reminder of Dr. Pressly’s commitment to our students, our school and the Country Day community at large.
Hornets Raise over $500,000 to Support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Congratulations to Upper School Hornets Hayden Anderson ‘24, John Avino ‘24, William Whitfield ‘24, Banks Bradley ‘23, Gracie Daters ‘23 and Edie Levit ‘24 on their stellar fundraising efforts for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as part of the Students of the Year Campaign. Out of 11 teams, comprised of 28 students from seven different schools, Team Swarming Cancer (Hayden, John, and William) earned the title of Students of the Year by raising $164,615. The Runner-Up was Team In It To End It (Banks, Gracie, and Edie), who raised $124,462. Together, these students raised over half of the total campaign funds. Well done, Hornets!
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A Living, Learning Laboratory The city of Savannah — known for its history, architecture, culture and coastal environment — serves as a living and learning laboratory for our students of all ages. In late April, Kindergarteners took a field trip to the Tybee Marine Science Center, where they were able to experience some of our coastal ecosystem firsthand. Middle School students had the opportunity to kayak the lowcountry waterways during Mini-Mester, while AP Environmental Science students explored Ebenezer Creek to put their water unit knowledge into context with the natural world. Earlier this spring, Upper School’s Savannah and the American South class visited the Pin Point Heritage Museum as part of their study of African-American Savannah. They explored the migration of free communities from Ossabaw, Green, and Skidaway Islands to the mainland following emancipation, where they purchased land and established a vibrant community centered around crabbing, oystering and fishing. Pin Point is the oldest extant Gullah-Geechee community on the eastern seaboard.
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Celebrating Bill Eswine’s 50th Year at Country Day On Thursday, April 21, the Country Day community came out BIG to celebrate longtime Lower School science teacher Bill Eswine. Students and faculty donned tie-dye t-shirts in his honor, and special assemblies were held during the school day, which included student Q&A sessions and even an impromptu musical concert. Later that evening, over 300 community members gathered in the Lower School gardens for a reception and speeches. In addition to kind words by Headmaster Emeritus Dr. Paul Pressly and Dr. and Mr. Eswine’s daughter Augusta ‘11, Head of School Kef Wilson shared many submitted alumni memories and concluded the event with the naming of the Lower School gardens and outdoor classroom in Mr. Eswine’s name.
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Green & Gold In March, over 100 guests gathered for the annual Green & Gold Society event at the home of Dr. and Mrs. John Mikell ‘02, chairs of the 2021-22 Fund for Country Day. This special evening celebrated Country Day’s Green & Gold Society donors–those who give annual gifts totaling $2,500 or more to the School. During the event, Head of School Kef Wilson and Board Chair Mary Sprague expressed their gratitude for this ever-growing group of leadership supporters. Co-chair of the Invest in Excellence campaign, Christopher Cay ‘92, also thanked capital campaign donors for their generous contributions, which have now raised over $18 million. To join next year’s event or to learn more about the Green & Gold Society and how you can participate at the leadership donor level, visit savcds. org/greenandgold.
Head of School Kef Wilson addresses the guests
Upper School String Quartet: Aden Adjei ’23, Yenna Park ’23, Alysa Young ’23 & Ned Henneman ‘23
Staci & Chris Donegan, Susan Mason
Rev. Deanie & Joey Strength
Bud Mingledorff ’64 & Board Chair Mary Sprague
Cindy & West Beaver
Courtney Victor ‘97 & Meredith (Repella) Dulany ‘92
Mrs. Jane Pressly & Dr. Paul Pressly
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Dr. Tom Campen & Dr. Rebecca Campen
Graham Sadler & Dolly Chisholm ‘77, Dr. Julia Mikell, and Dr. John Mikell ‘02
Mr. Tim Dean & Dr. Katie Dean
Emily & Christopher Cay ‘92
Kathryn Ammar, Kelley Sparks & Cindy Beaver
Mrs. Erlinda Torres & Dr. Samuel Torres
Stefanie (Dasher) McCullough ‘07 & Drew McCullough ‘05
Bud Mingledorff ‘64, Price & Joe Mingledorff
Event hosts and 2021-22 Fund for Country Day Chairs, Jane & John Mikell ‘02
Robbie (Hoffman) Culver ‘64 & Eddie Culver ‘62
Powell Jones & Amanda (Byck) Jones ‘96
Claire (Waters) Rilee ‘03 & Stephen Rilee
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In the Spotlight The Upper and Middle School drama departments continued to showcase their talents this spring. The Upper School presented Roger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” and Neil Simon’s zany comedic play, “The Good Doctor,” while the Middle School transformed Jelks auditorium for a colorful musical performance of “Moana, Jr.”
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Fine Arts Students Earn a Record 31 Scholastic Art Awards Country Day was thrilled to have a record number of student pieces honored with Scholastic Art Awards. Gold Key: Reagan Carlson, Reed Lotter, and Lauren Sparks; Silver Key: Harry DeWalt, Fina Dooley, Anna Mondy, Jack Owens Myers, John Neely, Jade Perrin, Lauren Sparks (two awards), and Rachel Wollenburg. Honorable Mentions included Haley Avino, Fina Dooley, Haley Hiltzheimer, Julia McGoldrick (two awards), John Neely (five awards), Lauren Sparks (six awards), Soren Watson, and Rachel Wollenburg (two awards). In addition, Reagan Carlson’s Gold Key piece advanced to the national level and was awarded a Silver Medal, one of the highest awards possible by the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious arts recognition program. In addition, four students had pieces accepted into the 2022 Congressional Art Show. Congratulations to Haley Avino, Rivers Carson, Abby Nicholson, and Nicholas Yankov.
Clockwise from top right: Lauren Sparks, Reagan Carlson, John Neely, Anna Mondy, Abby Nicholson and Rivers Carson
The Morrison Pangaea Garden has a new central feature, thanks to the collaboration between fifth grade art students and SCAD professor and SCDS parent Aaron Heisler. Mr. Heisler refurbished a tall metal framework to incorporate hanging strips of cloth, which the fifth graders tie-dyed using the Japanese method known as Shibori with indigo dye. The framework includes benches to allow the viewer to sit within the artwork.
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Fine Arts Nights The award-winning arts program at Country Day was on full display this spring with a multitude of concerts, gallery events, and student performances. The Hoke Bouchillon Scholarship: Yenna Park The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Pericles Lelos The National School Choral Award: Laura Taylor & James Strength The Proscenium Award: Vivienne Drake The Danyse & Julius Edel Studio Art Grant: Reagan Carlson
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Top Honors at the GHSA Literary Competition In early March, 14 Upper School students competed in the regional GHSA Literary Competition and walked away with big wins! First place awards: Boys Quartet: Ben Templeton, Daniel Bosch, Silas Johnson, James Strength Girls Soloist: Sophia Jenkins Boys Soloist: Pete Thangtaveekool Rhetorical Essay: Emily Most Oral Interpretation: Dramatic: Vivienne Drake Second place awards: Girls Trio: Madison DeLoach, Nell Strength, Anna Hull Oral Interpretation, Comedic: Aidan Eyth
Chorus Wins Gold at World Strides Orlando Heritage Festival Congratulations to Upper School chorus students Claudia Birthisel, Kirsten Bogle, Daniel Bosch, Harris Glidewell, Diem-Linh Hoang, Alex Kaminsky, Amanda Kronowitz, James Strength, Nell Strength, Laura Taylor, Pete Thangtaveekool, and Kendall Yarber on receiving the first-place “Gold” award in the 1A Concert Choir category at the World Strides 2022 Orlando Heritage Festival.
GMEA Statewide Elementary Honor Chorus In early February, five SCDS students participated in the GMEA Statewide Elementary Honor Chorus in Athens, Georgia. Preparing four songs with Ms. Jones and learning one song on-site, these students performed with almost 250 other 4th and 5th graders from all over the state. Students who participated were Isabella Badea, Vivi Cate Blessing, Julia Drake, Eloise Goldstein, and Emmy Gordon.
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2021-22 ATHLETIC AWARDS
KEN SIMPSON SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: CARMEN MANDEL AND REED LOTTER In an era where moral and ethical behavior seems less important than winning in high school, these two athletes display the greatest respect for their opponents, officials and teammates. They have both proven that they know how to win well and lose with class. CONNIE HOUSTON SPIRIT AWARD: EMMELINE TAYLOR AND VICTOR ZHENG This award is given to two individuals who have contributed the most to the atmosphere of our school. They have been a constant support for all of our teams, whether by participating on the playing field or cheering in the stands. BILL AND CHARLENE SAUNDERS MOST VERSATILE ATHLETE AWARD: ABBY NICHOLSON AND BARRY KLEINPETER This award is given with respect to leadership, work ethic and athletic ability in various sports for the past year. The Saunders developed the athletic program at Savannah Country Day School and Saunders Gym and Saunders Field are named in their honor.
New Collegiate Athletes In addition to the five seniors who committed in the fall, Country Day was honored to celebrate Amina Okumu and Reese Ritchie in the spring.
Amina Okumu: Soccer/Georgia Southern University
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Reese Ritchie: Cheer/Clemson University
Soccer Both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams had fantastic seasons and GHSA Sweet Sixteen Playoff appearances. The boys’ team clinched the Region 3A Private Championship and finished with an 11-2-1 record. On the girls’ team, Amina Okumu scored an impressive 26 goals in 12 games. Region 3A honors included 1st Team William Barnes, Harry DeWalt, Madden Gerlach, Wesley Hooker, Hawkeye Hrones, Haley Avino, AC Davis, Amina Okumu and Fiona Wilson. 2nd Team Langston Bass, Zach Bueno, Chase Buerger, Coley Hamilton, Hyers Holland, Haley Hiltzheimer, Sophia Okumu, Harris Stone and Lawler White. Honorable mentions included Gracie Daters and Ella Stone. Savannah Morning News All-Greater Savannah Soccer Teams included 1st Team Harry DeWalt, Wesley Hooker and Amina Okumu; 2nd Team William Barnes, Hawkeye Hrones, Madden Gerlach, Zach Bueno, Fiona Wilson and Haley Avino; and Honorable Mentions Coley Hamilton, Langston Bass, Hyers Holland, Chase Buerger and AC Davis. Boys’ Awards:
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Guerry Beam Award – Harry DeWalt
Guerry Beam Award – Amina Okumu
MVP – Zach Bueno
Coaches’ Award – Fiona Wilson
Unsung Hero – Langston Bass, Madden Gerlach
Most Improved – Lawler White
Scholar Athletes – Brayden Allen, William Barnes, Langston Bass, Chase Buerger, Harry DeWalt, Ross Goodman, Brayden Heiges, Hyers Holland, Hawkeye Hrones, William Lovett, Roni Rosales, Crosby Sywassink, Mathias Weiland, Eoin Wilson
Captain – Amina Okumu
Head of School Award – William Barnes, Langston Bass, Harry DeWalt, Ross Goodman, Hawkeye Hrones, William Lovett
Scholar Athletes – Haley Anderson, Haley Avino, Ella Barrow, Emily Buerger, Gracie Daters, AC Davis, CeCe Hargrove, Haley Hiltzheimer, Greer Hollis, Edie Levit, Stella Oelschig, Anna Claire Pankey, Lauren Sparks, Ella Stone, Harris Stone, Mary Mobley Varnedoe, Lawler White, Fiona Wilson, Emerson Wright Head of School Award – Haley Avino, Emily Buerger, Haley Hiltzheimer, Lauren Sparks
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Lacrosse In the program’s third year as a GHSA varsity sport, the team showed great progress and had several big wins. They finished third in the area and advanced to the first round of the State Playoffs. The Area 8 Class A-5A All-Conference honored 1st Team Arden Watson and Kevin Georgescu; 2nd Team: Zander Paderewski, Tyler Redmond and Josh Rodriguez; Honorable Mention: Trey Celaya and Sawyer Tarr. The Savannah Morning News All-Greater Savannah Boys’ Lacrosse Team 1st Team included Arden Watson, Kevin Georgescu; 2nd Team Zander Paderewski, Tyler Redmond, Josh Rodriguez; Honorable Mention Trey Celaya and Sawyer Tarr. Lacrosse Awards Erik Johnson ACE Award – Trey Celaya Offensive MVP – Arden Watson Defensive MVP – Sawyer Tarr
Glisson, Ian Jones, Karlo Jukic, Jack Lovell, Nikhil Manocha, Cash McCoy, Jackson Mondy, Zander Paderewski, Tyler Redmond, Drew Salyer, Philip Slatinsky, Sawyer Tarr, Thomas Wynn Head of School Award – Kevin Georgescu, Ian Jones
Most Improved – Sam Bueno Scholar Athletes – John Avino, Sam Bueno, Ian Foose, Justin Gaouette, Kevin Georgescu, Shane Ross
Abby Nicholson Tops 1,000 Congratulations to Abby Nicholson on surpassing the 1,000-point milestone during the season. Nicholson ended her career with 1,182 points and is the 10th female basketball player in Country Day history to reach 1,000 points.
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Wrestling This winter, Country Day reintroduced the wrestling program at both the Middle School and Varsity level. The athletes look forward to competing next year at the Varsity level as a GHSA sport.
Golf Varsity boys’ golf had an outstanding season, winning the City Tournament, finishing second in the Area 2A Private Tournament and finishing 6th in the GHSA Class-A Private State Golf Championship. Reed Lotter, who will play at Auburn next year, had an exceptional season, including Low Medalist at the City Tournament and an appearance in the Korn Ferry Tour’s Club Car Championship at The Landings Club. Savannah Morning News named the following golfers to the All-Area Golf 1st Team: Bryn Sorge, Reed Lotter, Andrew Messalle, and William Whitfield. Dallas Hunter was named to the 2nd Team and Lane McCullough was named as an Honorable Mention. Reed Lotter was named the Male Golfer of the Year and Tommy Crenshaw was named the Boys’ Coach of the Year. Reed was also named to the All State 1st Team by the GHSA golf coaches. For girls’ golf, Bryn Sorge qualified as an individual for the GHSA State Championship and finished 9th in the strong field. Golf Awards MVP – Girls: Bryn Sorge, Boys: Reed Lotter Coaches’ Award – Parker Hall Most Improved – Dallas Hunter Scholar Athletes – Brock Bettle, Parker Hall, Dallas Hunter, Reed Lotter, Lane McCullough, Jack Owen Myers, Bryn Sorge, William Whitfield Head of School – Reed Lotter, Lane McCullough
Baseball Hornet Baseball had a 20-win season and advanced to the GHSA State Class A Private Playoffs. Barry Kleinpeter, Cade Garola, Roman Smith, Dalton Brown, Tyler Scott, Brooks Kleinpeter and Ty Schneider were selected to the 1st Team All-Region, and 2nd Team honors included Corbett Salandi and Leiden Van Abshoven. Brooks Kleinpeter was named the Region Rookie of the Year. Savannah Morning News named Barry Kleinpeter to the All-Greater Savannah 1st Team. 2nd Team included Ty Schneider and Dalton Brown. Honorable Mention Cade Garola, Roman Smith, Brooks Kleinpeter, Tyler Scott, Corbett Salandi, and Leiden Van Abshoven.
Baseball Awards MVP – Barry Kleinpeter Gold Glove – Cade Garola Silver Slugger – Ty Schneider Cy Young Award – Roman Smith Hornet Award – Derrick Bing Rookie of the Year – Brooks Kleinpeter Scholar Athletes – Rivers Carson, Jack Day, Garrett Lorfano, Walker Price, Leiden van Abshoven Head of School Award – Rivers Carson
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Swimming Despite fewer meets than usual due to Covid restrictions, the Varsity swim team had a memorable season that included a combined first-place finish at the Hornet Invitational. At the GHSA State Class 1-3A Championship Swim Meet, Yenna Park took fourth place in the 100m breaststroke and eighth in the 200m freestyle. Yenna was named to the Savannah Morning News All-Greater Savannah 1st Team. Freshman Will Harmon also participated in the State Meet with a strong showing in the prelims. Swimming Awards Most Valuable Swimmers – Yenna Park, Will Harmon Most Improved Swimmers – Maria Miller, Grant Hunter Coaches’ Award – Anna Mondy, Ethan Harrison Scholar Athletes – Devin Beauchamp, Annie Berman, James Crake, Justin Gaouette, Will Harmon,
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Ethan Harrison, Ned Henneman, Grant Hunter, Pericles Lelos, Cameron MacLeod, Maria Miller, Anna Mondy, Jackson Mondy, McKade Neal, Yenna Park, Rohan Patel, Leilee Pishva. Head of School Award – Annie Berman, Justin Gaouette, Pericles Lelos, Anna Mondy
Both teams enjoyed success on the court, with the girls’ team finishing with a 19-2 record and the boys finishing 15-6. Both teams clinched the Region 3A Private Championship before hosting Holy Innocents in the Sweet Sixteen round of the GHSA State Class A Private Playoffs. AllRegion 1st Team honors included Henry Berg, Jake Felser, Chase Huggins, Nico Dascombe, Charlton Strong, Katherine Ezelle, Carmen Mandel, Mya Felser; Honorable Mentions included Pericles Lelos, Victor Zheng, Alysa Young, Anna Wylly, Skye Horn, Claudia Birthisel. Lamar Kirkley and Carrie Vetrovsky were named the Region 3A Private Coaches of the Year. Savannah Morning News honored Henry Berg and Claudia Birthisel with 1st Team selections. Honorable Mention included Jake Felser, Chase Huggins, Katherine Ezelle, Mya Felser, Skye Horn, Carmen Mandel, and Charlton Strong. In addition, Lamar Kirkley was named the Boys’ Coach of the Year!
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Track and Field Hornet Track and Field had a strong season and concluded with a good showing at the GHSA Class-A Private State Championship Meet. The 4x100m team of KJ James, Reese London, Kenny Odom and Alex Wynn finished 3rd overall (42.79). Individual top-ten finishes included Kenny Odom with 3rd place in the 100m (10.92), Anna Pollak 6th in the 400m (59.47) and 8th in the 200m (26.59), John Ryan 6th in the 1600m (4:26.47), Alex Wynn 7th in the 100m (11.11). In the high jump, Helen Kenney finished 3rd (5’) and Alex Wynn finished 6th (6’2”). Savannah Morning News named Anna Pollak and John Ryan to its All-Area Track & Field 1st Team and Helen Kenny, Keith James, Reese London, Kenny Odom and Alex Wynn as Honorable Mentions. John Ryan broke two 50-year-old records with an 800m time of 1:56.94 and a 1600m time of 4:26.47. Other school records include the 4x100m team of KJ James, Reese London, Kenny Odom, Alex Wynn (42.74), the 4x200m team of Reagan Carlson, Michael Grandy, KJ James, Reese London (1:41.17) and the 4x800m team of Anna Pollak, Sarah Jane Schulze, Ericka Ann McKeever, Eva Beauchamp (10:57.71). Track and Field Awards: MVP – Anna Pollak High Point – Keith James Rookie of the Year – Andrew Wynn Most Improved – Ray Ray Jackson, Emmeline Taylor Hornet Pride – Sydney Hoye Coaches Award – Sarah Jane Schulze, Devin Beauchamp ACE (Attitude, Commitment, Effort) – Eva Beauchamp Captains – Anna Pollak, Emmeline Taylor
Scholar Athletes – Boys: Ramon Barboa, Devin Beauchamp, Reagan Carlson, Ned Henneman, John Ryan, Ethan Wheellock, Alex Zhang. Girls: Eva Beauchamp, Mason Howington, Sydney Hoye, Sophie Jaakkola, Ella Lowery, Ericka Ann McKeever, Anna Pollak, Sarah Jane Schulze, Mary Elizabeth Semones, Emmeline Taylor
Boys’ Awards MVP – Henry Berg Captains – Pericles Lelos, Victor Zheng Scholar Athletes – Henry Berg, Charles Huggins, Pericles Lelos, Henry Moretz, Paawan Patel, Owen Rogers, Davidson Wilkes, Lawson Zhou Girls’ Awards MVP – Katherine Ezelle, Charlton Strong Captains – Mya Felser, Carmen Mandel Scholar Athletes — Lily Barton, Mary Anne Bennett, Banks Bradley, Mary Margaret Carroll, Anna Conley, Mary Conley, Katherine Ezelle, Mya Felser, Molly Fountain, Sara Hiltzheimer, Skye Horn, Carmen Mandel, Anne Mandel, Maison Miller, Sofia Pablo, Daisy Salyer, Mary Sheehan, Charlton Strong, Eliza Stubbs, Anna Wylly, Alysa Young Head of School Award — Katherine Ezelle, Carmen Mandel, Charlton Strong, Anna Wylly
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Basketball Both teams had strong seasons, with the girls’ team clinching the Region 3A Private Championship for the second consecutive year and advancing to the Sweet 16 of the GHSA State Playoffs. Abby Nicholson was named the Co-Player of the Year for Region 3A and Amy Brooks was named Coach of the Year. Other Region accolades include 1st Team Catherine Goodman, Timo Moeller and Robert Spaulding. 2nd Team Kat Johnson and Lane McCullough; Honorable Mention Grace Wilson, Noah Carney and Michael Grandy. Savannah Morning News named Amy Brooks the Coach of the Year and Abby Nicholson to the All-Greater Savannah Basketball 1st Team. 2nd Team included Catherine Goodman, Kat Johnson, and Timo Moeller. Honorable Mention accolades went to Lane McCullough and Robert Spaulding. In addition, Abby Nicholson was named to the GACA All-State Team Class A Private.
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Offensive Machine Award – Abby Nicholson
Ultimate Hornet Award - Robert Spaulding
Defensive Stopper Award – Grace Wilson
Offensive Player of the Year – Timo Moeller
Coaches’ Award – Catherine Goodman
Defensive Player of the Year – Michael Grandy
Love of the Game Award – Kat Johnson
Passion Award – Reese London
Hornet Award – Fiona Wilson
Purpose Award – Noah Carney
Scholar Athletes – Ayo Ajayi, AC Davis, Catherine Goodman, Parker Hall, Kat Johnson, Feriby McCorkle, Julia McGoldrick, Abby Nicholson, Stella Oelschig, Anna Claire Pankey, Mary Elizabeth Semones, Ella Stone, Harris Stone, Lawler White, Grace Wilson, Fiona Wilson, Rachi Wilson.
Positivity Award – William Whitfield
Head of School Award – Catherine Goodman, Abby Nicholson, Grace Wilson
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Effort Award – Lane McCullough Scholar Athletes – Noah Carney, Dallas Hunter, Gabe Kaminsky, Cash McCoy, Lane McCullough, Timo Moeller, Zander Paderewski, Philip Slatinsky, Sawyer Tarr, Leiden van Abshoven, William Whitfield Head of School Award – Lane McCullough
Middle School Stephen Cannon was selected as the co-winner of the 2022 DeWitt Award as the 8th Grade Male Athlete of the Year for private schools. Cannon is a three-sport athlete and competed in football, basketball and track all three years of Middle School. Congratulations, Stephen!
SPAL Championships Basketball: 5th Grade girls, 6th Grade Gold girls, SPAL Gold girls and SPAL Gold boys Soccer: Both girls’ and boys’ teams
New School Records: 5th Grade 400m Liza Grace Bromley (1:11.52) 7th Grade Long Jump Amirah Brahim (15’6.75”), High Jump Chris Wynn 5’ (Tied Record) 8th Grade 100m. Josh Washington (11.51 Tied Record) 200m. Josh Washington (23.70) 800m. Stephen Cannon (2:23.09) 4x100m. Noah Buchanan, Stephen Cannon, Kendrick Joshua, Najee Young (48.40) 4x400m. Stephen Cannon, Chris Frazier, Kendrick Joshua, Josh Washington (3:46.01) Long Jump Kendrick Joshua (18’11”)
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The Class of 2022 earned admission to 98 colleges and universities located in 33 states, the District of Columbia, and Europe. Additionally, these 95 graduates were offered scholarships totaling more than $7 million collectively from all admitting colleges—in addition to the HOPE awards. Finally, these students enjoyed great results from our two state flagship universities, UGA and Georgia Tech. 74% of our applicants earned admission at Georgia, while 50% were admitted at Tech. The impressive list of admitting schools is a testament to our talented students who embrace a rigorous curriculum while receiving personalized college guidance from our team of experienced counselors.
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The Savannah Country Day School Class of 2022 was admitted to the following colleges and universities: Agnes Scott College (1) American University (3) Appalachian State University (4) Arizona State University (2) Auburn University (26) Austin Peay State University (1) Baylor University (2) Belmont University (1) Berry College (2) Boston University (3) Brandeis University (2) Case Western Reserve University (1) Centre College (1) Clemson University (20) College of Charleston (6) Colorado State University (2) Davidson College (2) DePaul University (2) DePauw University (1) Eckerd College (1) Elon University (2) Emory University (1) Flagler College (1) Florida State College at Jacksonville (1) Florida State University (2) Fordham University (1) Furman University (5) George Washington University (5) Georgia College (15) Georgia Institute of Technology (13) Georgia Southern University (9) Georgia State University (4) High Point University (1) Jackson State University (1) Kennesaw State University (8)
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Lafayette College (1) Lawrence University (1) Louisiana State University (6) Loyola University Maryland (1) Mercer University (12) Miami University (3) Mount Holyoke College (1) New York University (1) North Carolina State University (1) Northeastern University (2) Occidental College (1) Oxford College of Emory University (1) Pace University (1) Pennsylvania State University (2) Presbyterian College (1) Purdue University (1) Rhodes College (1) Rutgers University (1) Santa Clara University (1) Savannah College of Art and Design (1) Sewanee: The University of the South (2) South Carolina State University (1) Southern Methodist University (6) Syracuse University (1) Texas Christian University (3) The American University of Paris (1) The University of Alabama (18) The University of Tennessee (8) Trinity University (1) Tulane University (3) Union College (1) University of California (Davis) (2) University of California (Irvine) (1) University of California (Los Angeles) (1)
University of California (Riverside) (1) University of California (Santa Barbara) (1) University of Colorado Boulder (4) University of Connecticut (1) University of Denver (1) University of Florida (4) University of Georgia (40) University of Houston (1) University of Iowa (1) University of Kentucky (2) University of Louisville (2) University of Miami (5) University of Michigan (1) University of Mississippi (8) University of Missouri (Columbia) (1) University of New Hampshire (2) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1) University of North Carolina Wilmington (2) University of North Florida (1) University of Oregon (2) University of Pittsburgh (2) University of Richmond (1) University of Rochester (3) University of South Carolina (1) University of South Florida (2) University of Vermont (2) University of Virginia (2) University of Washington (Seattle Campus) (1) Villanova University (1) Wake Forest University (1) Wofford College (4) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1)
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The Savannah Country Day School Class of 2022 will attend: Alexis Almeida Georgia Institute of Technology
Vivienne Drake Oxford College of Emory University
Haley Avino University of Georgia (Honors)
Katherine Ezelle University of Georgia
Smith Baiad Kennesaw State University
Michael Federowicz Mercer University
William Barnes Auburn University
Mya Felser University of Georgia
Carey Bass Tulane University
Justin Gaouette Kennesaw State University
Langston Bass University of Georgia (Honors)
Cade Garola Georgia College
Annie Berman Tulane University (Honors)
Carson Gay Southern Methodist University
Emma Best University of Miami
Cole Gensheimer Georgia Institute of Technology
Kirsten Bogle University of New Hampshire Zach Bueno The University of Tennessee Emily Buerger University of Georgia Rivers Carson University of Georgia Trey Celaya Georgia College Amanda Chen Georgia Institute of Technology
Kevin Georgescu Mercer University KeJuan Gibson-Allen Jackson State University Henry Giello Georgia Southern University Izzy Gonzalez University of Georgia Catherine Goodman Emory University Ross Goodman University of Georgia
David Christian Wofford College
Coley Hamilton Kennesaw State University
Alec Cobb Georgia College
Charles Harris University of Georgia
Will Cook Auburn University
Haley Hiltzheimer University of Georgia
Natalia Dascombe Davidson College
Hawkeye Hrones Georgia Institute of Technology
James Daters Louisiana State University Jon Day University of Georgia Harry DeWalt High Point University Davis Dooley The University of Alabama Fina Dooley Wake Forest University Grace Douglas University of Georgia 3 0 • SAVC D S .O R G
Ian Jones Sewanee: The University of the South Karlo Jukic Georgia Institute of Technology Ansley Keaton Texas Christian University Barry Kleinpeter University of New Hampshire
Caroline Kraeuter University of Georgia Carolyn Langford Tulane University Pericles Lelos University of Georgia Eric Li Rutgers University Reese London The University of Alabama Reed Lotter Auburn University William Lovett University of Georgia Carmen Mandel University of South Carolina (Honors) Mary Page McCaslin Belmont University Lane McCullough University of Georgia (Honors) Ella McGoldrick Clemson University Daniel McGuirk Purdue University Emma West Mixon University of Georgia Anna Mondy Clemson University Nate Murphy Colorado State University John Neely University of Georgia (Honors) Tori Negrin College of Charleston Jessa Neil American University Abby Nicholson Lafayette College Rosalyn Norman University of Rochester Kenny Odom Austin Peay State University Amina Okumu Georgia Southern University Jack Pierce Kennesaw State University Sarah Pine University of Pittsburgh (Honors)
Leilee Pishva Trinity University
Kendall Yarber Auburn University
Nathan Porter Georgia College
Alex Zhang Case Western Reserve University
Chatri Rajapaksha University of California (Los Angeles)
Victor Zheng Georgia State University
Reese Ritchie Clemson University Ty Schneider Georgia College Harden Smallwood Auburn University Roman Smith Florida State College at Jacksonville Lauren Sparks University of Georgia Dalton Spivey Georgia Institute of Technology James Strength Boston University Charlton Strong University of Georgia Crosby Sywassink University of Oregon Emme Taylor Kennesaw State University Laura Taylor Centre College Pete Thangtaveekool University of Georgia Julia Tomus Agnes Scott College Ethan Wheelock Georgia Institute of Technology Grace Wilson University of Georgia Anna Wollenburg University of Georgia Rachel Wollenburg University of Georgia Anna Wylly Georgia Institute of Technology Alex Wynn Kennesaw State University
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The Class of 2022 was offered over $7 million in scholarships— exclusive of the HOPE Scholarships. Bold lettering indicates accepted scholarships.
Haley Avino
Alec Cobb
Ross Goodman
University of Georgia Charles McDonald Brown Scholarship
University of South Carolina Academic Scholarship
Auburn University Academic Presidential Scholarship
James Daters
University of South Carolina Academic Scholar Superlative Scholarship
Clemson University Academic Scholarship
Carey Bass
Louisiana State University Tiger Alumni Nonresident Legacy
Natalia Dascombe
Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship
Ian Jones Sewanee Ecce Quam Bonum
Sewanee University EQB award
Furman University Academic Scholarship
Syracuse University Dean’s Scholarship
Elon University Elon Engagement Scholarship
Sewanee Bonner Leaders
Tulane University Academic Merit Scholarship
Jon Day
Barry Kleinpeter
University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship
University of New Hampshire Football Scholarship
Langston Bass
University of Louisville National Scholars Program
Austin Peay University Football Scholarship
Davidson College Academic Merit Grant
University of Tennessee Tennessee Explore Scholarship
Jacksonville State University Football Scholarship
Annie Berman
Harry DeWalt
LSU Academic Scholars Non-Resident
High Point University Presidential Scholarship
Akron University Football Scholarship
Eckerd University Founder’s Scholarship
Fordham Jogues Scholarship Fordham Tuition Award LSU President’s Student Aid Job Clemson University Scholarship Clemson University O/S Tuition Scholarship Tulane University Merit Award Santa Clara University Brono Scholarship
Emma Best SMU Provost Scholarship TCU Dean’s Scholarship University of Miami Canes Achievement Scholarship Baylor University Scholarship
Grace Douglas Furman University Academic Scholarship/Grant
Michael Federowicz Mercer University Academic Merit Scholarship
Carson Gay Auburn University Scholarship Southern Methodist University Scholarship
Kevin Georgescu Rhodes College Deans George Washington University Academic Merit Scholarship
Emily Buerger
Mercer University Bullington Sanders
Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship
Auburn University Scholarship
University of South Carolina Reduced Tuition Scholarship
American Dean’s Scholarship
Catherine Goodman George Washington University Presidential Scholarship Missouri Cornerstone Scholar
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Sewanee Georgia 4 Scholarship Sewanee Merit Scholarship
North Alabama University Football Scholarship
Ansley Keaton Texas Christian University Music Scholarship Ole Miss Music Scholar Scholarship Ole Miss Academic Scholarship SMU Founder’s Scholarship SMU Music Scholar Scholarship
Carolyn Langford Tulane University Commander’s Scholarship American University Dean’s Scholarship
Carmen Mandel Clemson University Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship Clemson University Scholarship University of South Carolina Academic Scholar Superlative Award University of Georgia Charter Scholarship
Louisiana State University Transformation Merit and Tiger Alumni Nonresident
Alex Wynn
Belmont University Scholarship
James Strength
Lane McCullough
University of Denver Dean Scholarship
Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship
Auburn University Academic Presidential Scholarship
Mary Page McCaslin
Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholarship Mercer University Academic Merit Scholarship
Ella McGoldrick University of South Carolina Dean Scholarship Loyola University Maryland Dean Scholarship + Merit Scholarship Clemson University Life Scholarship
Nate Murphy University of Denver Scholarship
Abby Nicholson Lafayette College Lafayette Awards
Occidental College Presidential Scholarship Brandeis University Humanities Fellow University of Oregon Summit Scholarship Non-Resident
Charlton Strong
University of South Carolina Academic Scholar Superlative Scholarship University of Alabama Foundation in Excellence Scholarship
Auburn University Scholarship
Laura Taylor Centre College Founder’s Scholarship
University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship
Brandeis University Alumni and Friends Grant
Union College Presidential Scholarship
Pete Thangtaveekool Florida State University Out-ofState Tuition Waiver Scholarship
Sarah Pine
University of South Florida Green and Gold Presidential Award
University of Pittsburgh University Scholarship
Mercer University Josiah Penfield Academic Scholarship
University of Rochester Prince Street Scholarship
Anna Wollenburg University of South Carolina Merit Award
Leilee Pishva
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
Trinity University International Scholarship
Mercer University Academic Merit Scholarship
Wingate University Academic Scholarship
Rachel Wollenburg
University of Houston Scholarship
University of South Carolina Merit Award
Mercer University Academic Merit Scholarship
Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship
Harden Smallwood
Mercer University Academic Merit Scholarship
University of South Carolina Academic Scholar
Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholarship
Wofford College Old Main Scholarship
Rosalyn Norman
George Washington University Presidential Scholarship
Kendall Yarber
University of South Carolina Superlative Award Scholarship
Centre College Centre Endowment Grant
University of Rochester Leader of Change
Mercer University Academic Merit Scholarship
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Legacy Families
Will Cook ‘22, Paige (Carson) Cook ‘90, Chris Cook, and Carson Cook ‘24
Collin Porter ‘19, Nathan Porter ‘22, Stephanie Porter, and John Porter ‘86
Melissa Wynn, Madeline Wynn ‘19, Andrew Wynn ‘24, Alex Wynn ‘22, and Alex Wynn ‘88
John Wylly ‘59, Margaret (Bowden) Wylly ‘65, Anna Wylly ‘22, Amelia Wylly ‘21, and Susan Wylly ‘90*
Collin Harris ‘25, Drea Harris, Charles Harris ‘22, and Charles Harris ‘85
Charlie Kraeuter ‘26, Scot Kraeuter, Caroline Kraeuter ‘22, and Christy (Bedingfield) Kraeuter ‘87.* Not pictured: Lincoln Kraeuter ‘24
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Amy Pierce, Jack Pierce ‘22, and Scott Pierce ‘85
Max London ‘16, Stephen Cannon ‘26, Reese London ‘22, Tait Cannon ‘32, Jack Cannon ‘27, John Asher London ‘26. Not pictured: Tracey (Cannon) London ‘88
Doug DeWalt ‘89, Caroline DeWalt ‘18, Harry DeWalt ‘22, and Regina DeWalt
Alston McCaslin ‘21, Lisa McCaslin, Mary Page McCaslin ‘22, and Jay McCaslin ‘85*
Brad Goodman ‘84, Catherine Goodman ‘22, and Kristen Goodman. Not pictured: Natalie Goodman ‘14 and Brett Goodman ‘18
Joel Goodman ‘87, Ben Goodman ‘19, Ross Goodman ‘22, and Julie Goodman
Sally Krissman, Jonah Pine, Sarah Pine ‘22, Amy (Krissman) Pine ‘92, and Caleb Pine ‘24 *Denotes class associate SUMMER 2022 • 35
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LAKE’s Local Roots CASSANDRA (TYSON) CANNON ’03 AND ANNE READ LATTIMORE (WIFE OF WILLIAM LATTIMORE ‘01) ARE THE FOUNDERS OF LAKE, A RETAIL COMPANY THAT STARTED SELLING WOMEN’S PAJAMAS IN 2014 AND HAS NOW EXPANDED INTO A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED BRAND OF SLEEP AND LOUNGEWEAR FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. INTERVIEW BY FLORENCE (MINIS) SLATINSKY ‘94 In 2018 LAKE opened its first brick and mortar store on King Street in Charleston, SC, and the Atlanta store followed post-pandemic in 2020. Office headquarters are on Harris Street with a distribution center in Pooler. While Cassandra and Anne Read have been growing their business—the first employee was hired in November of 2017 and now there are 56—they’ve also been growing their families. Combined, they have five young Hornets—Elizabeth Lattimore ‘32, Finn Cannon ‘33, Mary Pierce Cannon ‘34, William Lattimore ‘34, Jude Cannon ‘37, and another Cannon baby on the way.
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“WE WERE FRIENDS FIRST. WE MET THROUGH OUR HUSBANDS, WILLIAM LATTIMORE ‘01 AND PIERCE CANNON, DURING OUR COLLEGE YEARS.”
How did you two start LAKE? AR: We were friends first. We met through our husbands, William Lattimore (SCDS class of 2001) and Pierce Cannon, during our college years. I was at Alabama and Cassandra at Georgia. We settled in Savannah afterwards. We both had a desire to have our own business, to do our own thing and we dreamt about what that could be. Over the years, we threw out a lot of ideas, but pajamas was the one we came back to. We felt like there was a hole in the market. Women were really concerned with what they wore during the day (us included!) but looking pretty sloppy at night. We started thinking about how we could get past the old t-shirts we were sleeping in and what that might look like. We had a clear vision of simple, timeless products that would stand the test of time.
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“WE’RE NOT SCARED BY CHALLENGES; I’D SAY WE’RE ENERGIZED BY THEM. I WAS ACCEPTED INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL AND THEN WALKED AWAY FROM THAT. THAT WAS A LEAP OF FAITH.”
C: We started with silk separates. Those didn’t exactly fly off the shelf, but we had a determination to figure it out. We knew we were on to something: looking better at home. We both had our first babies at the time, and when we saw the cotton their clothes were made of, we knew we needed to find that. Once we located a supplier, we recreated the first sets in pima cotton and added the contrasting binding. They immediately sold out and that went on for years: we’d sell out all the inventory we had. The binding became a trademark of our style; it’s still our best-selling set. It’s unique and different and helps us stand out.
How did your education help shape you into the business people you are today? C: Neither one of us came from the industry – I was a biology major at UGA with plans to go to medical school but I took some fashion classes at SCAD after I graduated. I learned a bit about drawings and measurements, which is what we sent to our supplier overseas. AR: I started in engineering and then switched to business in college. Cassandra and I were both good students, and I think we were pushed in math/science because of that. This business fulfills a creative need I didn’t get to explore because I went in a different direction with my education. Country Day offers great exposure to the arts, which I think is so important. C: I think being challenged during my time at Country Day was very useful. It gave me a lot of confidence.
Are you surprised now that you were able to get LAKE off the ground? AR: I look back and think we were crazy to do this (laughs), but I think we kept going because we had each other. We were very secretive in the beginning. We didn’t tell anyone other than our husbands what we were doing because we didn’t want anyone to try and talk us out of it. There’s a quote that says the only way to prepare to run a company is to run a company. There’s no way we could have known the responsibility that would come with running a business. Just like with kids; you can’t understand the weight of that until you’ve experienced it yourself. C: We’re not scared by challenges; I’d say we’re energized by them. I was accepted into medical school and then walked away from that. That was a leap of faith.
Was there ever a time when you thought LAKE might not work? C: No, never.
Was there a moment when you thought, “We made it!”? C: Seeing actress Jennifer Garner and Today Show co-host Jenna Bush in our pajamas was a big deal. They feel like LAKE girls in the best way: approachable and real. In 2021 Jennifer Garner posted a picture in a red holiday set and tagged us. And Jenna Bush posted in our Valentine’s Day pajamas with her daughters. And she pulled the picture up on the Today Show. AR: It’s wild all the places people talk to us about our pajamas. It’s amazing how much the brand has grown and is still growing. C: I love hearing about girls’ trips where everyone is wearing our pajamas.
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Did you consciously strive to produce a product that would be given as a gift? AR: Very early on we saw that our pajamas made great gifts. It was something we recognized but not something we did intentionally. But we did grow it with sets for holidays. There’s an element of giving, whether that’s in a time of happiness or struggle, which is very personal. We fit the classic aesthetic that is universal and easy to gift.
How has social media been part of LAKE’s success? AR: We were very lucky we started when we did. Social media was a huge part of how we were able to grow, and now it would be much harder. Our networks really helped us spread the word and I don’t know that would be possible in the same way today. C: And the algorithms have changed everything now. At the time LAKE was started, when you put something on your feed all your followers saw it at the top of their feed. But now, if you post something, most of your followers might not see it because the algorithms change what you see.
What are you focusing on now? AR: Over the past two years we’ve put a lot of emphasis on hiring people with specific experience from reputable companies. That’s given us very solid industry experience we can tap into. These people are way smarter than we are and make us a better company. C: From the beginning, we had a good product/market fit. We had a product people couldn’t find anywhere else; it was filling a need and that’s why we’ve been able to grow. So it feels both organic and intentional. That makes me think we’re doing something right. AR: We feel like there’s still so much opportunity. We try to focus on what we’re doing well and how we can improve. C: We’ve learned not to go too far from our core, especially if someone else is already doing it. We want to build out what we’re doing well instead of just expanding into new categories. We listen to feedback from our customers and stores and when we do that it helps us be successful.
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It’s interesting that you’re headquartered in Savannah but don’t have a local retail presence. AR: We don’t have a Savannah store, but we try to find other ways to engage the community here, like through events or sample sales. Atlanta was our top market based on e-commerce sales so it was logical that we would open a store there. Charleston was more about building brand awareness through foot traffic. C: We literally stumbled upon the building in Charleston. We were there for a photoshoot and saw movers clearing out a building. It was the old Ralph Lauren store. It felt like it was meant to be. And it was close by, which felt manageable. AR: We have some online partnerships: Maisonette sells our children’s pajamas, Over the Moon for Bridal pajamas, and Shop Bazaar for clothing. We also sell in some hotels, like Sea Island. As we think through how people should be introduced to the brand, we keep thinking about alignment with nice hotels or pop-up shops in vacation destinations. We’re excited to explore those types of opportunities.
How would you describe the culture at LAKE? And did Covid change it? AR: Covid was certainly a struggle in terms of managing teams and fulfilling orders, but it has opened up our network and talent pool for new employees. I think it made people demand more in terms of work/life balance and be more open to working for a company like ours. C: We always set a tone of families first, but we’re starting to think about other issues too. We’ve introduced an organic line of Pima cotton, and we’re donating money to the Caretta Research Project—which studies and protects Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge—from sales of our ocean kingdom pajamas. As we grow we’ll continue to develop our mission and our sustainability. AR: We grew our families and our business at the same time. We’ve always tried to think about how we want to be treated and what we would appreciate about an employer. We understand the struggles of being a working mom and we want our employees to know that family comes before work. Our employees shouldn’t stress about a doctor’s appointment or seeing their child in a school play. We have half days on Fridays, and we close between Christmas and New Year’s because those are things we would want and appreciate.
What advice would you offer the recent Country Day graduates and other young alumni? C: Try to find something you’re passionate about and genuinely like doing day-to-day. There are a million different ways to be happy and successful. AR: Many decisions you’ll make in the coming years will have big impact on the course of your life. Always trust your gut and stay true to yourself. It will help you find the path that’s right for you.
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class notes 1955 Our goal is for alumni to get involved and stay connected. If you have recently moved or relocated, please update your address by visiting savcds.org/alumni. For more information, please contact Amy Pinckney ‘85, Director of Alumni Relations, at 912.961.8849 or pinckney@savcds.org. And don’t forget to follow the Hornet Alumni network on social media. @SavannahCountryDaySchoolAlumni
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! We are ready to celebrate you and excited to welcome our alumni back for the 2022 Homecoming Weekend for a memorable celebration of all Hornet Alumni and of reunion classes ending in 2s and 7s! Whether you are joining us for The Alumni & Hornet Family Picnic, playing in alumni athletic matchups, or gathering as a class off-campus, you’ll be surprised at how quickly the years have slipped away and pleased to hear about what’s happening at Country Day today! We plan to share updates via email, social media, and on savcds.org/alumni as they become available.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE? The Class Representative Program deepens and expands alumni engagement by strengthening the bond between Savannah Country Day and its alumni. How do Class Representatives help? - serve as a liaison between the School and their class - promote Alumni events (Homecoming, Alumni Oyster Roast, Regional Alumni Happy Hours) - support the Alumni Relations office by reaching out to “lost” Hornets - serve on their class Reunion Committee (every five years) - encourage participation in The Fund for Country Day (annually), communicate important class information, and build a sense of class community Ideally, the Alumni Office would have two or three class representatives in place for each graduation year. If you would like to serve or know someone who would like to volunteer alongside you, please email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@savcds.org.
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With great sadness, the Alumni Office reports the death of Pape alumna Cornelia (Davis) Doolan who passed away on February 7, 2022.
1958 Upcoming Milestone Reunion The Class of 1958 will celebrate their 65-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@savcds.org. With great sadness, the Alumni Office reports the death of alumnus Alan Vlcek, who passed away on February 24, 2022.
1963 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 1963 will celebrate their 60-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@ savcds.org.
1966 With great sadness, the Alumni Office reports the death of alumnus E. Gordon Maner, who passed away on January 29, 2022.
1967 There is still time to plan a class party to celebrate this milestone reunion in 2022. For more information about joining your reunion committee, contact Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@savcds.org. With great sadness, the Alumni Office reports the death of alumna Karen (Rosen) Friedenberg, who passed away on March 14, 2022.
see them soon on Cuttyhunk for the christening of both children in the Cuttyhunk Union Methodist Church, which is home to the island’s Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and Methodist congregations. All four Ellis “girls” got to celebrate the first marriage of the next generation.” With great sadness, the Alumni Office reports the death of alumnus David Keith Kelley, who passed away on January 17, 2022.
1968 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 1968 will celebrate their 55-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@ savcds.org.
With great sadness, the Alumni Office reports the death of alumnus Frank Hamlin McNeal, who passed away on April 26, 2022.
Tom Jiles writes, “It has been six years since Pam’s death. Although we divorced when Rachael was a child, Pam continued to be the loving friend she was when we met at SCDS. I am finishing a MA at NYU, an interdisciplinary inquiry into the meaning of hope held in the face of certain hopelessness. My research has been with Nigerian youth who seek asylum in Italy. “Our daughter Rachael celebrated her 50th birthday in April 2022, just weeks after welcoming her first grandchild, my first great-grandchild (whatever that means). Rachael and her family live not far away, her five children being more than enough to occupy her life and times. I am happily married to Christopher Pierce, a renowned artist and concert pianist (Christopherpiercestudio.com). We live in a 1790s log cabin in upstate New York, on the Vermont border, in the rural beauty of dairy and sheep country.”
1970 Sara (Ellis) Lehner writes, “Our son Ellis and his childhood Cuttyhunk Yacht Club sailing partner Lucy Day Garfield were married in the summer of 2018 on Cuttyhunk Island, MA, with a reception under the full moon on the lawn of The Avalon. In 2019 they welcomed Ezra Wyatt Lehner, (pictured) and last year we greeted Wren Ellis Lehner. Paul and I will
1972 Class Party: Saturday, October 1 Contact: Cindy (Saunders) Kemp at cskemp19@gmail.com or (985) 502-2008
1973 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 1973 will celebrate their 50-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@ savcds.org. SUMMER 2022 • 43
1977
1976 As part of Black History Month, members of our Upper School community invited The Honorable Judge John E. “Pancho” Morse Jr. ’76, the first African American to attend and graduate from Country Day, to speak to Middle and Upper School about his experience as a Black student in the throes of desegregation. Starting at Country Day in high school, Judge Morse recounted that not a single person looked like him; nonetheless, he went on to make lifelong friendships, relationships, and connections that would carry through his personal and professional life. He has fond memories of both athletics and academics at Country Day, noting that his senior project with the late Judge Oliver turned into a lasting mentorship. In addition, he recounted a memory of former Headmaster Tom Triol’s game predictions and concluded his talk with well-wishes for our basketball players in that evening’s playoff game. “There’s a driving force behind everything I have done, and I think it’s because there was not a whole lot that was expected of me,” shared Judge Morse. “I was told many times that I wasn’t going to do that, or be this, or succeed. And that’s the one thing you dare not tell me — what I can’t do. And if you tell me I can’t do it, I’m going to find some kind of way to get it done.” “So, be who you are. And if you are comfortable with who you are, don’t let anyone or anything change that. Because as the change agent that you are, you have to be the individual that you are. Be the best that you can be, whatever it is.” Pictured from left: Britney Brown ‘23, Phil-Isabelle Ajayi ‘23, Maya King ‘23, Judge John “Pancho” Morse ‘76, Ramon Barboa ‘25, and Michael Grandy ‘23
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“This year marks the forty-fifth anniversary of the graduation of the Class of 1977, the BCE (Best Class Ever!). When still at Country Day, we had a closeknit class and were the first class to take a trip after graduation. Remember the cruise!!! To further exemplify why we have proclaimed this title, we only need to look at the accomplishments of our classmates! Their diverse careers include: Nine law school graduates (this has to be a record!), of whom some are successfully practicing law while others used their degrees to become, for example, the legislative counsel to the governor of Georgia or the head of a worldwide lending and investment company or a real estate developer or an HR executive who creates initiatives for companies by developing strategies for growth, profitability, and employee management. We had four graduates with medical degrees. Three registered nurses. Three teachers (science, special education, English). Two dance instructors, one with a ballet studio and one who teaches contra dance. A tour guide of historic Savannah who is also an accomplished equestrian, riding instructor and fox hunter. A real estate agent. A commercial insurance broker. An international marketing director for Christie’s Auction House specializing in Old Masters, 19th Century and Russian Art. Two writers, one of whom is the senior editor of the NY Times and the other, an author of books and articles on self-healing as well as a yoga instructor. A custom cake baker. An interior designer who also has served on multiple SCDS Boards including Chairman of the Board of Trustees. One works in the family’s business and ran a catering company. A men’s clothing store owner. Two restaurant owners. A retired licensed professional counselor, a consultant for Rodan & Fields and owner of Round World Business Group, government contractors specializing in data site raised flooring. One who worked in physician recruitment and relations for a Statesboro hospital for 23 years and later became the president of the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce. Another devoted equestrian. Another earned her MBA and worked at Wachovia Bank in cash management consulting and then BellSouth’s Treasury Department. Another is the materials manager at Gulfstream Aerospace. Philanthropy has also been
important to our classmates who have devoted their time and financial support to charities and organizations such as Art Museums, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Savannah Tree Foundation, Historic Savannah Foundation, Bethesda Home for Boys, churches and synagogues, schools (especially SCDS!), Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, just to name a few, or volunteered to coach their children’s sports teams and other activities. Wow! The outstanding teachers at SCDS prepared us well to follow our dreams with success, and we show our appreciation by donating to the Annual Fund in record amounts. This is another reason why we are the BCE, the Best Class Ever! I know my list of accomplishments is incomplete. Please send updates and photos to pinckney@ savcd.org to include in the next Images. And if you are interested in getting involved in our 45th Reunion, contact Amy Pinckney at pinckney@savcds.org.”
Childrens Hospital in Memphis. I took a two-hour wheel-throwing pottery class in 2017 and here I am with a pottery business of my own and loving every minute of it. Spouse, Robert Shankman has completed his 32nd year coaching Men and Womens Cross Country and Track at Rhodes College in Memphis. He has a tremendous record in all sports and has athletes compete in the Cross Country and Track and Field NCAA Division III National Championships most years. We have three children (in Chicago, Charleston and one in S. Korea until September).”
1978 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 1978 will celebrate their 45-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@ savcds.org.
1982 Class Party: Saturday, October 1 Contact: Teresa Ashman at Teresa.ashman@gmail. com or (917)848-9613
1983 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 1983 will celebrate their 40-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@savcds.org.
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Classmates from ‘76 and ‘78 honor the late Brian Storz ‘78 with a plaque next to his brother’s (Paul Storz ‘76) near Livingston Hall. Brian passed away in 2018. Pictured from left: William Rhangos ‘76, Chris Olson ‘78, Greg Dotson ‘78, Stan Allen ‘76, Mark Howard ‘78, Graham McGoldrick ‘76, Tommy Sharpley ‘76. Not pictured: Jamie Morrison, UGA classmate
1979 Amy Hertz writes, “I retired from the medical field in 2020 after a successful career of 30 years as a pediatric emergency physician at LeBonheur
Leslie (Ginsberg) Platock writes, “My husband Brian and I live in Atlantic Beach, Florida and have two children who both attend Bucknell University. Abi (21) is a Markets, Innovation, and Design Major and Ethan (19) is studying business analytics.” Joe T. Stubbs volunteered to help the SCDS Alumni Board at the popular Alumni Burger Booth at the 54th Annual Country Fair on April 23. We appreciate Joe T.’s daughter, Greta Stubbs ‘26, patiently waiting for her father after a long day at the Fair. Thanks, Joe T. and Greta!
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1986 Stewart Marshall writes, “I am honored to have been selected as a 2021 Top Producer and winner of The Celia Dunn Service Award while working with Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty (formerly Celia Dunn SIR). Since 1997 I have helped clients with buying and selling real estate in the Southeast lowcountry. I am also blessed to be able to play music in groups Junkyard Angel, (with brother Jim Marshall ‘98), Monkey Man: A Stones Band, (with brother Joe Marshall ‘94*), Sunday School of Rock (as a mentor in St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Youth Band), Savannah Beer & Hymns (with Tracy (Bairas) Edgar ‘79 and others!), and Stewart & Winfield (with Winfield Smith ‘88), and the St. Thomas Choir! For a limited time (September-December 2022), I will give a free house concert to anyone who uses my real estate services. The show must go on!
1988 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 1988 will celebrate their 35-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@ savcds.org. 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Shane Williamson, his daughter Ellery, and wife Betsy catch up with Lamar Kirkley on Tybee Island during the Williamson’s Spring Break. Welcome back to the Lowcountry, Williamson family!
Thank God for my wonderful wife, Kelley Bryan Marshall, our incredible twins Bryan and Drayton Quattlebaum, 21 years old (son and daughter), our five-year-old Jack Russell Whaler, two-year-old Golden Retriever Luna, and nine-year-old orange Tabby cat Willie, for all their love and support!”
1987 There is still time to plan a class party to celebrate this milestone reunion. For more information about joining your reunion committee, contact Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@savcds.org Holly Zipperer writes, “I was recently nominated for The Charlotte Ledger’s 2022 40 Over 40 Award. My wife, two adult children and I moved to Charlotte in 2018, where I served as Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte for three years. In August 2021, I joined Monarch as their Director of Organizational Development. My family enjoys our 10-acre mini farm in Stanly County where our dogs, cat and chickens keep us busy and entertained!”
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1989 Ruthie (Mitchell) Bagnal writes, “My husband, Kirk, and I are grandparents (Nana and Pops) of two beautiful girls, Ruby Kate (2) and Jordyn Mae (1), who are the daughters of our oldest, Kimbi, and her husband, Robert. Our second daughter, Kaitlyn, will be moving to Uganda in 2023 to serve as a long-term missionary. Our sons, Kaleb and Karson are in high school and middle school. After going back to teaching for a few years, I resigned and am enjoying being available and present for my family and supporting Kirk as he has started a new business, Ethostory, and is taking new customers as a leadership development consultant. Kirk and I have been married for 28 years and have lived in North Carolina for 14 years”.
1990 Phillip Ramati writes, “I was hired as the Public Relations Specialist for Central Health in Travis County in January. The organization assists those who are below the poverty level get health insurance. Also, my comedy short film, “Terminator: Bad Judgment Day,” has been accepted into four film festivals and won four awards at the Sunny Side Up Film Festival in Oklahoma and the Best Comedy at the Austin Micro Film Festival.”
Hunter Philbrick writes, “We moved from New York City to London last fall and are having a blast exploring London and all of Europe!” Hunter is married to Clementine Drackett, a fashion/ tech executive. Hunter and Clementine have two children, Delphine (8) and Hudson (5).
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1992 Class Reunion: Saturday, October 1 Contacts: Hayden (Shore) Johns at hayjohns@aol. com and Jay Markwalter at jmarkwalter@gmail.com
1993 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 1993 will celebrate their 30-year Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@savcds.org.
Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 1998 will celebrate their 25-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Helen (Williams) Johnson ‘98 at hhwjohnson@bellsouth.net or Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@savcds.org. Helen (Williams) Johnson is excited to be chairing the 2023 Heart Ball and is looking forward to moving the mission of the American Heart Association forward in the Savannah community. Pictured from left: Dudley Johnson, Warner Johnson, Helen (Williams) Johnson ‘98 and Ben Johnson.
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1997 Class Reunion: Saturday, October 1 Contact: T. Miller at tamilleriv@gmail.com Benjamin Levy organized Tune It Up: A Concert To Raise Colorectal Cancer Awareness on March 31 — a virtual concert featuring Ben Folds, Rufus Wainwright, Hilary Hahn, Tim Reynolds, Maddie Poppe, Katie Couric, Cincinnati Pops, Toronto Symphony, and many others. The concert is still available to watch for free at: https://gi.org/concert
Leigh (Cuttino) Doorley, Anne (Carson) Crouch, Lilly (Sprague) Dixon, Caroline (Coakley) McDermott, Mary Nelson (Goodgame) Barnett, Betsy (Cowart) Conroy, and Alison (Morris) Schryver are together again for their annual girls’ trip. This year the Spragues graciously offered their home in Highlands. These dear friends enjoyed a lot of hiking, eating, laughing, and the Bear Shadow music festival. They look forward to planning the next one!
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On May 21, Alex Zerden ‘03 was the 2022 Commencement Speaker for Savannah Country Day School. Alex is the founder and principal of Capital Peak Strategies, a risk advisory firm, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, a bipartisan national security and defense think tank, and a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. As a lawyer, economic policymaker, and financial diplomat, Alex has over fifteen years of public and private sector experience at the intersection of law, financial services, economics, and national security. Alex has worked across the U.S. government, including at the White House National Economic Council, House of Representatives, Senate, and the Treasury Department. From 2018-2019, Alex deployed to Afghanistan to lead the Treasury Department office at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. After graduating from Country Day, Alex received his B.A., cum laude, from Tufts University, and his J.D., summa cum laude, from the American University Washington College of Law. Alex writes, “It was an incredible honor to return to Savannah to speak to the class of 2022. I know that Country Day has prepared them all incredibly well to take on the world. I don’t mean that lightly. I reflect a lot on the value of my education from Country Day with family and friends, including my siblings Arin (‘94) and Matt (‘97). I was grateful that they also came down with their families and joined our parents, Steffi and Sol, over the Commencement Weekend. We’ve all gone in different directions with our careers but there’s a common theme of what Country Day has allowed us to do.”
2003 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 2003 will celebrate their 20-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@ savcds.org.
in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@ savcds.org.
2012 Class Reunion: Over the holidays Contact: Olivia Parker at oparker@parkersav.com
2007 Class Reunion: Saturday, November 26 Contacts: Lloyd (Pember) Childs at lpember88@ gmail.com, Stefanie (Dasher) McCullough at sedasher@gmail.com, and McNab Reeves at mcnab. reeves@gmail.com
2008 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 2008 will celebrate their 15-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting
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Scott Beauchamp writes, “Currently, I work as a floating pharmacist for Walgreens in the Northeast Alabama region. Recently, I went through the match process for a PGY-1 (Post-Graduate Year 1) Residency in Pharmacy Practice. I matched at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC, and will be moving there in June to begin as a pharmacy practice resident.
2013 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 2013 will celebrate their 10-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the
key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@ savcds.org.
2014 Natalie Goodman is currently a nominee for “Female Country Vocalist of the Year” at the 2022 Josie Music Awards. In October, this most prestigious independent music award ceremony will be held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Natalie was honored in 2019 as a “Modern Country Rising Star” at the
2017 There is still time to plan a class party to celebrate this milestone reunion. For more information about joining your reunion committee, contact Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@savcds.org. Kate Templeton graduated with her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Georgia on May 13, 2022.
Josie Music Awards. In 2021, Goodman released her single “Love You From a Distance,” co-written with her sister, Catherine Goodman ‘22. Their single earned a spot on FM radio and has more than 100,000 Spotify streams. Her hit single “Just a Friend” reached #6 on Nashville’s premier independent internet country radio station. Earlier this year, Natalie released a new single, “I Did It to Myself,” co-written with Catherine Goodman ‘22 and producer Michael Walker. After graduating from Country Day, Natalie attended University of Georgia and played on the varsity soccer team for four years. In addition to writing and performing music, Natalie is currently a third-year student at Mercer University School of Medicine. Savannah residents can catch Natalie perform on Saturdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the outdoor Pavilion Stage at Plant Riverside District. Natalie’s new weekly residency is free and open to the public.
2015 Michael Keene graduated law school in May from the University of Pennsylvania. He will be joining the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton in New York City this upcoming fall.
Maya Patterson received her White Coat for Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University on April 9, 2022. She will serve as an Extern at Columbus Zoo, Dallas Zoo, and Miami Zoo as a part of her fourth-year clinical experience. Maya plans to specialize in Zoo Medicine.
2018 Upcoming Milestone Reunion - The Class of 2018 will celebrate their 5-year Class Reunion in 2023. Help build the momentum for your upcoming reunion by joining your Reunion Committee! Whether calling friends to invite them to reunion events or assisting in planning your party, reunion volunteers are the key to a fun and successful event. For more information about becoming a volunteer for your Reunion Committee, email Amy Pinckney ‘85 at pinckney@ savcds.org. Jordan Henry writes, “After two years at UGA and two years at Augusta University’s College of Nursing at Athens, I am excited to start my nursing career in the operating room at Piedmont Augusta. I am thankful that Mrs. Gussler gave us the opportunity to observe for a day in the operating room for AP Biology. That experience sparked my interest in the operating room and has led me to where I am today!”
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2020 Andre Miller, a member of the U.S. Military Academy’s football team, returned to campus on May 14, 2022, for the SCDS spring inter-squad football scrimmage. Andre spoke with the 2022 Varsity football team about the discipline it takes to play college football. Andre credited his experiences at Country Day for preparing him for the challenges he faces at West Point. Thank you, Andre!
2021 Landon Durham has signed to play golf at Elon University. Landon was named an All-State Second Team selection after helping Savannah Country Day School to a runner-up finish at the 2021 GHSA Class-A Private State Championship. He was named the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) Player of the Year and added HJGT First Team honors, finished first at the 2021 North Florida Junior Golf (NFJG) Tournament of Champions, and received the Frank Carmel Character Award. Durham also posted wins at the 2021 Coastal Carolina Junior Open, the 2021 Lake Buena Vista Junior Open and the 2021 World Golf Village Junior Open.
Remembering Barbara Lansford Brown On May 24, 2022, longtime Hornet and retiree Barbara Lansford Brown died at the age of 86. “Ms. Lansford”, as she was known to her students, arrived at Country Day in 1968 and devoted 31 years teaching typing, keyboarding, and was the advisor to the yearbook staff. She will be remembered as one of the most responsible, reliable, and cheerful members of the Country Day faculty. Even after retiring in 1999, “Ms. Lansford” remained a presence at alumni and faculty events. Her children Kelley (Lansford) Hancock ‘80 and Allison (Lansford) Davis attended SCDS.
Alumni Baseball Game Honoring the Memory of Stuart Sligh ‘14
On Saturday, June 18, Hornets from far and near swarmed the SCDS Baseball Field to honor the memory of Stu Sligh ‘14. Family and friends gathered for an alumni baseball game featuring players, coaches, and the announcer from the class of ‘83 through ‘22. It was an honor to have Stu’s parents, Mary Brooke and Stuart Sligh, join Stu’s coaches and the Hornet alumni community to experience how Stu’s legacy at Country Day continues. Special thanks to our alumni participants, Dee Pinckney ‘83, Scott Karnibad ‘84*, Ashley Pinckney ‘85, Jon Pannell ‘96, Travis Jaudon ‘10, Chris Geralds ‘13, Sales Pinckney ‘14, Jackson Schroeder ‘14, Ben Tuten ‘14, Clay Dekle ‘19, Jarrett Karnibad ‘19, C.J. Nugara ‘19, Matt Osterman ‘20, Luke Everett ‘21, Smith Baiad ‘22, Cade Garola ‘22, Barry Kleinpeter ‘22, and Ty Schneider ‘22, as well as Stu’s coaches Dennis Coyle, Dan Garofano, and Robert Walsh.
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Alumni Happy Hour l Mingledorff Hall l 5:00-6:00 pm Join alumni athletes in a toast to celebrate the anniversaries of their State Championships 1972 Golf Team | 1982 Girls Tennis Team | 1997 Girls Tennis Team 2002 Girls Soccer Team | 2002 Boys Soccer Team
Alumni & Hornet Family Homecoming Picnic l Saunders Field Parking l 5:30 - 7:30 pm Homecoming Game Kickoff l 7:30 pm Halftime - State Championship Teams recognized
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
Annual Alumni Soccer Game l 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Inaugural Tennis Tournament l 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Milestone Year Reunion Parties l Times and Locations Vary Members of this year's milestone classes will receive an invitation to their specific class reunion parties.
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Reunion Parties Pictured from left: Brent Miller, Louis Dixon, Lilly (Sprague) Dixon, Lamar Kirkley, Caroline (Coakley) McDermott, Cori Howington, Alison (Morris) Schryver, Andy Schryver, Mary Jane Martin, Mary Nelson (Goodgame) Barnett, Matt Barnett, Amanda (Jones) Walker, Brian Walker, Rhett Willis, Anne (Carson) Crouch, John Mikell, Jane Mikell, Sarah (Labrot) Lientz, Will Conroy, Betsy (Cowart) Conroy, Jay Fraser, Laura Fraser, Julie (Dane-Kellogg) Cohen, Adam Cohen (Not pictured: Corey McDermott, Judson Tate, Sean Pelliccione, Rob Roberts)
The Class of 2002 gathered with their spouses and classmates on Saturday, April 23 at the home of Caroline (Coakley) and Corey McDermott. Attendees enjoyed catching up and going through old yearbooks, photos albums, and were able to enjoy a champagne toast provided by Leigh Cuttino Doorley (who was not able to attend). Special thanks to Coach Kirkley and Mrs. Kirkley for coming by to visit with us. We are looking forward to planning another gathering sometime in the fall!
Pictured: (Top Row, L-R): Rick Culbreth, Margaret Gunkel, Slade Cole, Betsy (Miller) von Trapp, Adam DeLoach, Carol (Ross) White, Andy Caparisos, Emily (Kehoe) Cameron, Andrew Crowley, Julia (Train) Smith, William Lattimore, Lindsey (Young) Goldberg, Brooke Fortson, Ben Smith, Alex Jarman, Rebecca (Gay) Evans, Caitlin (Foley) Phillips, Catherine (Miller) Gerhiser (Bottom Row, L-R): Courtney (Wigren) Noon, Lauren (Flexon) Marcinkowski, Lauren (Kirkland) McMillan, Sarah (Sipple) Allman, Betsy (Kingston) Myers, Allison (Isaacson) Lipsman
Members of the Class of 2001 gathered with spouses and friends on Saturday, March 26 for their 20th Reunion Celebration at the home of Betsy (Kingston) and Trey Meyers.
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Pictured: Back row (L to R): Harold Heyman, Joe Harrison, Murray Marshall, Eddie Culver, and Sandy Miller. Front row (L to R): Carol (Strong) Andrews, Alice (Lippitt) Steyaart, Margaret (Davis) Minis, and Sandi (Bell) Shipp
The Class of 1962 celebrated their 60th Reunion at the home of Robbie (Hoffman) Culver ‘64 and Eddie Culver on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The group was honored to have Kef Wilson, Marjory Taylor and Amy (Martin) Pinckney ‘85 join them for this happy occasion. We missed our classmates who could not be there.
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births & marriages Brady and Caroline (Lewis) Stovall ‘08 joyfully announce the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Michaux Stovall. Charlotte was born on April 8, 2022 in Washington, D.C.
Lea (Reeves) Stevens ‘05 and Scott Stevens joyfully welcomed their daughter, Eliza Eleanor “Elle” Stevens, on November 16, 2021! Big brother Rip is thrilled and can’t wait for her to join him at The Little School in August.
Gus Morgan ‘07 and his wife, Louise, welcomed their second son, Benton “Holmes” Morgan, on February 24, 2022. Big Brother Gus is thrilled to have a baby brother.
McNab Reeves ‘07 and his wife Kristen joyfully welcomed Annie Tindal, born on January 24, 2022. Her brother Pace ‘36 and sister Mary Linden ‘37 couldn’t be more excited! Caroline (Skinner) Wilson ‘09 and her husband, Michael Wilson, welcomed their daughter, Mary Helen Wilson, on June 12, 2021. The family resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
Abby (Johnson) Holmes ‘12 and her husband Robert welcomed their first baby, Henry “Hank” Bennett Holmes, on February 3, 2022. He was 7 lbs, 20 inches and was delivered at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
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Adam and Julie (Dane-Kellogg) Cohen ‘02 celebrated the arrival of their son, Cal Sylvan Cohen, on February 9, 2022. Cal joins big brother Korte ‘37, who has eagerly accepted the responsibility of being the sweetest big brother to his new baby!
Sarah (Bromley) Pulliam ‘10 and John Pulliam were married in Savannah with a reception at the Savannah Yacht Club on March 5, 2022. Ivory Sparks ‘10 served as maid of honor and Catherine Holden ‘10 and Ansley Edgar ‘10 served as bridesmaids. The couple currently resides in Washington D.C. with plans to move to Atlanta by the end of the year.
Margaret “Meta” (Adler) Logan ‘03 and Clarkson Connerat Logan ‘94 were married on February 12, 2022 at St. John’s Church on Madison Square in Savannah, Georgia followed by a reception at The Oglethorpe Club. Savannah Country Day School alumni in the wedding party included maid of honor Catherine Cooper ‘04, matron of honor Jordan (Grainger) Griffith ‘04, bridesmaid Laura Hollander ‘04, best man Lawton McIver Logan ‘90 and best man George Morgan Williams ‘94, Meta’s brother and groomsman Lee Adler ‘07, and groomsmen Clay Collins ‘94, Brian Culver ‘94, Eddie Dillon ‘94, Andrew Gongaware ‘94, Charles Hill Morris, Jr. ‘94, Chris Peters ‘94, Matthew Repella ‘94, David Schwarz ‘94, Harry Shore ‘94, and reader John Kingston ‘03.
Dean Moesch, Jr. ‘00 married Ashley Reaves on May 11, 2022. Dean and Ashley reside in Savannah.
Ansley (Edgar) ‘10 and Julian Dunston ‘10 married in a private ceremony at the Historic Brunswick Courthouse on April 2, 2022. After six years together, they decided to tie the knot in their own simple style. The couple currently resides in Savannah.
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Alumni Spring Party
On Friday, April 22, alumni from near and far gathered at Landings Harbor Marina to reconnect and reminisce over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres along the Wilmington River.
Alison (Morris) Schryver ‘02, Mary Jane Martin ‘02, Peter Foley, Lilly (Sprague) Dixon ‘02, and Caroline (Coakley) McDermott ‘02
Ann Lerch and Todd Lerch ‘92
Lamar Kirkley, Vesna Lane, Remer Lane ’82, Debbie (White) Hornsby ‘82, Martha Parker ‘82, and Teresa Ashman ‘82
Blair Dietz and Jade (Aaron) Dietz ‘03
Brad Jones ‘08 and Zandis Specer
Bruce Green ‘87, Charles Harris ‘85, Drea Harris, and Doug DeWalt ‘89
Caroline Long ‘08, Caroline (Coakley) McDermott ‘02, Kathryn (Groover) Pross ‘09, and Ryan Pross
Bess (Butler) Brunson ‘11, Nate Brunson, Donna (Ratchford) Adamson ‘75, and Reggie Adamson
Mary Jane Martin ‘02, Jon Sprague ‘72 and Vincent Martin ‘67*
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Hugh Futrell ‘72 and Bonnie Futrell
Lisa Wilkes and Lee Wilkes ‘89
Delise Simmons and Tim McClanahan ‘87
George Barrow ‘96, Marti Barrow, Lizzie (Baker) Brennan ‘97, and Tim Brennan
Mary Sprague, Joel Goodman ‘87, and Julie Goodman
Vihan Lakshman ‘12 and Andrew Tsai ‘12
Will Sampey ‘17, Chase Gibson ‘17, Emily Roher ‘17, and Peter Kronowitz ‘17
Phillip Carter, Seth Goodman ‘90, and Brent Miller ‘02
Virginia (Lewis) Shelley ‘07, Julie Lewis, Jack Blackburn ‘77 and Maryann Gallagher
John Northup ‘92, Amy Repella, and Matthew Repella ‘94 *Denotes Class Associate
ANNUAL GIVING HAS A REMARKABLE YEAR, NEARING $700,000! The initiatives of both Giving Day and the Alumni “March Madness” competition have once again propelled The Fund into another banner year of fundraising for our school. THANK YOU to each and every supporter! Many thanks also to our team of dedicated parent and alumni volunteers, led by co-chairs Jane and John Mikell ‘02, on another successful annual campaign! Remember, your gift to The Fund ensures that every Hornet has extraordinary moments, limitless opportunities, and unparalleled experiences. It’s never too late to make your annual gift. WAYS TO GIVE: Online: savcds.org/giving Venmo: @SCDS-TheFund Phone: 912-961-8822
For more information, please contact Ann Lerch, Director of Annual Giving 912-961-8822 or alerch@savcds.org.
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