2018-2019 Annual Report of Giving
From the Head of School The 2018-2019 school year was an historic year full of amazing accomplishments. We celebrated our first Senior graduating class, experienced record enrollment, and enjoyed a successful Milestone Capital Campaign for our first new building project. This past year was remarkable in all areas. Our first Senior class was an exceptional group of students. They achieved success in and out of the classroom. The Class of 2019 received over $1 million in scholarship offers, were accepted into over 30 colleges and universities, had an average SAT score 200 points higher than the national average, won four state championships, and volunteered over 2,000 hours around the world. The Senior Commencement Exercises held at St. George’s Episcopal Church seemed to conclude the circle for SGES since so many of the school’s founding families in 1996 were members of the church. This August, we opened the doors to the first ever building that was erected by SGES. The $1.5 million building provides educational room for the growing high school. This new facility not only provides room for high school, it allows more opportunity for middle school and other divisions on campus to grow and utilize various spaces on campus. This Annual Report highlights the success of our first graduating class, the Milestone Campaign, and many other achievements for the past school year. These successes were possible because of our generous and supportive school community. In addition to stories of this past year, this Annual Report recognizes those who gave in many ways to SGES this past year. Our Annual Giving Fund surpassed its goal once again this year, and the Get-Away-Gig was another tremendous success. We are so thankful for all of you who have given in so many ways to St. George’s. We are so proud of this past year, but because of your continued support we are just as excited about this year and the coming years. Thank you for your partnership, Larry Collins, Ed.D. Head of School
Board of Trustees, 2018-2019
Chris Edwards, Chair Bruce Bartholomew, Vice-Chair
Mark Peek, Past Chair Suni Clements Larry Collins, Head of School Dan Fuller Carson Gleaton Jim Granum
Alvin Goldstein Leigh Hancher Charles Jones Enid Lofters-Jones Philip Mouchet Hal Rahn
Barbara Wren, Secretary Jay Matthews, Treasurer
Anna Taylor Ryran Traylor Patricia-Ann Upson Neal Wheaton George Weldon, Ex-Officio
The year at a glance August 2018
September 2018
October 2018
Early Childhood students enjoyed outdoor activities and treats during their Luau Day.
High School students enjoyed a week of Homecoming activities including their Fall Homecoming Dance.
Students enjoyed the inaugural Fall Fling sponsored by the Parents Association.
November 2018
December 2018
January 2019
Students, faculty, trustees, and friends gathered for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new high school building.
Students and families gathered for the annual Lessons and Carols service, held in our Chapel.
Middle School students participated in team-building activities during Wyldlife.
February 2019
March 2019
April 2019
High School students took a field trip to the CDC to learn about prevention-based public health.
Seniors enjoyed the class trip to Spain, where they toured and traveled to various cities to experience local culture.
Students in PK3 through 8th grade participated in team-building activities during house competitions.
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2019
Top Row: Gray Long, Henry McDaniel, Sam Potter, Leighton Clements, Austin Jones Bottom Row: Sarah Edwards, Sera Elizabeth Davidson, Shelby Doffing, Milz Cain, Peyton McPherson, Anna Matthews
SENIOR STATS
ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 2019 SENIOR CLASS
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AVERAGE SAT SCORE
The average SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) score of the senior class was 1251. The College Board reports the 2018 nationwide average SAT score of 1068.
2 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Student academic achievements include the Lamar County STAR Student and National Merit Commended Student and Semifinalists.
3 ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Four Athletic State Championships in tennis, track, and cross-country.
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Over $1 Million Dollars in scholarships awarded to students.
CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!
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COMMUNITY SERVICE Over 2,051 hours of community service by the 2019 graduating class.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Eleven Advanced Placement Classes taken by students throughout high school.
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t. George’s held its first Commencement on Saturday, May 18th, at St. George’s Episcopal Church. The ceremony featured remarks from three graduating seniors, including Valedictorian, Sera Elizabeth Davidson, Salutatorian, Sam Potter, and Senior Class President, Milz Cain.
Valedictorian, Sera Elizabeth Davidson, reflected on the mission of the school and challenged fellow classmates to live out that mission, “for the sake of developing our minds and deepening our lives” said Davidson.
Sam Potter, Salutatorian of the senior class, reflected on the experiences of high school Milz Cain delivered the opening - from class studies to the experiences. welcome statements, crediting extracurricular family, teachers, and friends He reminisced of the “four for the encouragement given to years filled with excitement, the students of the senior class nervousness, and adventure, throughout their high school and everything in between”. He continued, “high school studies. is completely and utterly unforgettable.” look like experiences during a In his remarks to the graduating Wednesday afternoon LEADS class, Head of School Larry program, working on interview Collins took time to congratulate skills, visiting City of Refuge, the first graduating class, and individual college counseling, and he also reflected back to the significant student leadership in creation of the St. George’s High our community.” He continued, School: the countless discussions, “and it is with parent involvement meetings, and establishing a and support that St. George’s vision for what this high school High School is here today”. With could look like, and what it could some emotion, he ended with mean for the students at St. “thank you for being invested in George’s. In his words, “it could these lives.” Congratulations, St.
“It is with parent involvement and support that St. George’s High School is here today. Thank you for being invested in these lives.” Larry Collins, Head of School
Class of 2019
Other school celebrations
Groundbreaking Ceremony Building for Future Generations
The sounds of beeping construction trucks, hammers and drills, and the view of hard hats and piles of dirt have transformed an old parking lot into a new high school building. To mark the beginning of the project and the historic occasion, students gathered in the gym to celebrate the beginning of the future of St. George’s, and then moved outside to officially “break ground”.
Inaugural athletic teams As the school continues to grow, teams are being added to appeal to a larger base of students, including the Junior Varsity baseball team. In addition, a Varsity girls soccer team was added, making their way to the State Tournament in their inaugural season!
Bridging Ceremony At the end of every school year, the school celebrates with kindergarten students as they “bridge” into first grade. The annual ceremony closed out the school year. Kindergarten teacher, Joan Voight, closed the ceremony by giving her heartfelt thoughts and her sincere tears of joy as these students demonstrated success in the classroom and their readiness for first grade.
Honors and Awards
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
The second-highest ranking The highest ranking Grade Point Average over four years was given Grade Point Average over four years was given to Sam Potter. to Sera Elizabeth Davidson. She was also a National Merit He was also a National Merit Scholarship commended Scholarship Semi-finalist. She student. He attends The attends Mercer University. University of Georgia.
Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award was presented to Elizabeth Hammock. This award recognizes leadership potential in High School sophomore students and gives them the opportunity to attend a leadership seminar to inspire and develop a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation.
Senior Achievement Award
Junior Achievement Award
was presented to Emily Edwards. was presented to Shelby Doffing. This award recognizes a This award recognizes a student in the Junior Class who has student in the Senior Class who demonstrated outstanding has demonstrated outstanding achievement, commitment to achievement, commitment to improvement, stellar work ethic, improvement, stellar work ethic, and a passion for learning. and a passion for learning.
The John Newton, III Scholarship was presented to Zoe Jordan. John and Harriett Newton established the John Newton, III Scholarship to be given to a high school student who has demonstrated academic excellence, contributes a unique quality, talent or characteristic to St. George’s, and has been involved with the larger community outside of St. George’s.
The Founders Award was presented to Emily Brown. This award is given to the member of the faculty or staff that best exemplifies the principles upon which the school was founded and who has contributed in significant ways to the mission and ministry of the school during the academic year.
The King Legacy Award
Headmaster’s Award
This award recognizes students who have shown potential in leadership, service to the community, integrity, and more importantly an aptitude for greater leadership and service in the years to come. In Dr. King’s words, in becoming “an outstanding citizen.” The King Legacy Award was given to Kate Wheaton(5th grade) and Wyatt Walters (8th grade).
was presented to Anna Takle. This award is given to the 8th grade student who best exemplifies the principles upon which the school was founded: academic excellence, dedicated leadership, outstanding citizenship, and religious faithfulness.
The Bishop’s Award
was presented to Philip Inglis. This is the 8th grade student who best exemplifies the mission of SGES as a school of the Episcopal Church: to seek and to serve God in all persons, loving one’s neighbor as oneself, to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being.
Athletic Awards Boys Soccer All Region: Leighton Clements Gray Long Sam Potter All State: Leighton Clements Gray Long Sam Potter
Girls Basketball All Region: Milz Cain Shelby Doffing Anna Matthews All State: Shelby Doffing Boys Basketball All Region: Sam Potter Girls Soccer All Region: Anna Matthews
Volleyball All Region: Shelby Doffing Sarah Edwards
Morris C. Johnson Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize those Senior athletes within the GISA who have excelled in athletics as well as in the classroom. The Morris C. Johnson Award was given to Milz Cain and Sam Potter.
Tennis All Region: Milz Cain Leighton Clements Emme Edwards Sam Potter Clay Target Sports All Region: Hayden Floyd All State: Hayden Floyd
Golf All Region: Gray Long Sam Potter Cross Country All Region: Leighton Clements Ellis Clements Sam Potter All State: Leighton Clements Sam Potter Clay Target Sports All Region: Hayden Floyd All State: Hayden Floyd
Costa Rica Class Trip Students in the eleventh grade studied abroad in Costa Rica at the University of Georgia Extension Center. Students learned about the horticultural practices and processing involved in coffee production, the process of manufacturing chocolate from dry cocoa beans, and they hiked in a rainforest where they observed the vast diversity of organisms and ecosystems that Costa Rica has to offer.
St. George’s students learn with passion. Wax Museum Students in fifth grade participated in the annual American Heroes Wax Museum, each representing a figure from American History. Students researched an American who has made a difference in the world, noting interesting facts about the hero. Students memorized a series of facts about their hero and recited these facts to the greater school community. Students dressed the part of the hero, and when cued by visitors, gave a brief biographical presentation!
Hands-On Learning Students in first grade dissected owl pellets as part of their nocturnal animals study this past fall. Each student identified the contents of the pellet, shared their findings, and recorded data about the pellet. The unit included learning about all types of noctural animals, their habitats, and the activitiy encouraged them to think like a scientist! In Middle School, students dissected a pig, allowing students to practice their dissection and observation skills, identify major external and internal features of the pig, and gain a better understanding of anatomy.
Each year, students in the Early Childhood division organize a school-wide Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox drive. After the schoolwide collection, students form an assembly line in the Chapel to pack the shoebox, marking the beginning of its’ long journey before it reaches children across the globe.
Operation Christmas Child
St. George’s students serve with respect. Celebrating Six Decades of Work St. George’s Episcopal Church in Griffin has been blessed with Angie Mankin’s choral directing for decades. After 66 years of directing children’s choirs, adult choirs, music on Sundays, and being involved in the life of her church, she retired this past year. However, her contributions to music in Griffin are not only in the walls of her church, but she has also given tireless energy to promote music and arts in the Griffin and surrounding counties and has instilled in generations of families a love of music. Angie has been supportive of St. George’s Episcopal School since its’ founding, and has always been happy to see the students sing in choral programs. As an appreciation for her service to the community, the 5th grade students worked with a few of her friends to surprise her with a special concert at her home this past May! Students performed six selections and enjoyed a cookie and lemonade fellowship following the performance.
Thanksgiving Feast Each year, St. George’s hosts its Thanksgiving Feast, at which we recognize individuals that serve our community. Students in the Early Childhood Division dress as Native Americans and Pilgrims, the music department provides a musical special, and students reflect on Thanksgiving.
Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals as a way to remember and celebrate all of God’s creatures. After tudents and families a time of prayer and song, gathered in the Grove interim Rector, Wesley Smith, for the annual tradition of of St. George’s Episcopal
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Church, offered a blessing to each pet individually. From cats and dogs to hamsters and horses, each student had Mrs. Mulder’s class played an opportunity to celebrate chimes during the singing of and pray for the animals that hymns. enrich our lives. Students in
St. George’s students live with purpose. Grandparents Day The music department presents its annual Grandparents and Grandfriends performance in October. Each of the school’s students in PK3-8th grade contributes to the program, which includes vocal and instrumental performances, speeches, and eighth grade Grandparent and Grandfriend reflections.
House Competitions Each student at SGES is a member of one of four houses, which engenders a greater sense of community and family on campus. It is the goal of our house system to promote the core concepts of SGES: “To learn. To serve. To live. To lead.” The students within a house are to care for and assist one another and encourage a sense of belonging, respect and compassion.
Daily Chapel Students begin each day with Chapel, a student-led Episcopal worship service. Students read scripture, sing praise and worship songs and hymns, as well as hear a daily chapel talk. Chapel is energetic and student-focused, and is a great start to the day!
St. George’s students lead with integrity. Middle School Electives The Early Childhood Helpers elective gave students in grades 4th-8th an opportunity to spend time with our youngest dragons. Elective students planned crafts related to the younger students’ units of study, read to PK3 students, helped kindergarten students practice their phonics skills, practiced sight words and spelling with kindergarten students, and spent time playing at centers and on the playground with younger students. Middle School electives are designed to give students a wide variety of exposure to topics of interest. Classes have included Guitar, Mural Painting, Pottery, Fitness, and Coding.
Beta Club The students in Beta Club participate in various competitions at the state Jr. Beta Club Convention. Among 75 other Beta Clubs from around the state, St. George’s students continually place the top scores for multiple categories, including engineering, creative writing, and social studies.
Gifts & Pledges
We gratefully acknowledge the leadership and support of our donors. Their gifts allow us to thrive and continually improve all facets of school life. Please join everyone at SGES in thanking the following for their generous support of our students, the leaders of tomorrow. The positive momentum of the Milestone Campaign continues to secure a strong, sustainable future for St. George’s 1996 Society ($150,000 +) Anonymous St. George’s Founder ($50,000 to $149,999) Mary Bickers Chris & Michelle Edwards Phil & Annette Mouchet Brian & Tracee Upson St. George’s Fellow ($25,000-$49,999) Jim & Laura Edwards David Newton James R. New, Jr. Charitable Trust St. George’s Benefactor ($10,000 to $24,999) Anonymous Joshua & Franki Askew Bruce & Susan Bartholomew Scott & Lindsay Boatright Sean & Kristi Cain Murray & Jessica Deen Tim & Miranda Dender Michael & Mardi Drake Carson Gleaton Walter & Paula Jones Mariella and William King Family Foundation Mark & Sally Peek Brian & Ashley Taylor Doug & Barbara Wren St. George’s Sustainer ($5,000 to $9,999) Anonymous Coleman & Suni Clements
David & Dot Clements Mark & Stephanie Coker Larry & Melanie Collins Bea Dallas Bill & Alyson Dallas Tom & Katie Inglis June & Enid Lofters-Jones Brent & Amy Matthews Jay & Elizabeth Matthews Todd & Megan Potter Hal & Cathy Rahn Bart & Cherry Searcy Charlotte Thacker Ryan & Lori Tucker Russ & Nicole Walters Bobby & Neal Wheaton Spalding Hosiery Shoppe St. George’s Patron ($1,000 to $4,999) Jim & Frances Burke Larry & Jane Comer Alan & Christa Cook Robert & Angelia Cox Tim & Judy Cramer Brian & Kerry Cross Jim & Lynn Dunaway John Edwards Dan & Ashlee Fuller Walter & Laura Geiger Alvin Goldstein Jim Granum Tom & Jean Hancher Don & Emily King Trey & Stephanie Manley Quimby & Louisa Melton, III William Anthony Peek Brian & Amanda Remington Richard & Kathleen Rigg
Ed & Carleen Ritter Daniel & Stephanie Searcy Valdon & Betsy Smith Kelly & Jennifer Smith Leiv & Lindsey Takle Bud & Ann Turner Ricky & Patricia Williams St. George’s Friends ($Up to $999) John & Kelli Bankston Ben & Dianne Boatright Scott & Julie Boggs Ron & Kim Brooks Turner & Blair Burson James & Suzanne Campbell Rick & Cathy Chambers Bob & Nell Chambers Darren & Christie Davis Jason & Destiny DeLoss Davis & Susan Drake Jon Eady Cory & Erin English Jay & Laurie Fisher Reid Flanagan Marcy Flanagan Mark & Jennie Floyd Livia Geiger May Melton Geiger Jim & Elaine Grubbs Bo & Mary-Louise Guillebeau Greg & Mitzi Hammock Jim & Tammy Hill Christopher & Patricia Hill Troy & Ellee Hilley Jeff & Brooke Homan Tommy & Sara Hopkins (in honor of their children, Dr. Chase Hopkins and Dr. Paige Parker)
David & Faith Inglis Andy & Lindsey Jackson Charles & Sarah Jones David & Marie Knight Charles & Leah Leverett Katie Linscheid Taylor & Anne Manley Bryan & Jaime Manion Tony Martinez Jeff & April Mason James & Cheryl Matlock Graham & Page McDonald Christopher McFadden & Linda Hyde Sean & Chloe Morris David & Holly Ortiz Emily Peek Robert Peek Sara Peek Julie Peters Jimmy & Susan Reddick Kevin & Jannellen Rigg Mary Ann Shapard Lee Shepard Larry & Lucinda Sheppard Scott & Kate Sherfinski Philip & Jackie Smith John & Julie Stikes John & Bess Stover Lucian & Jennifer Tatum Drew & Anna Taylor Josh & Meredith Thacker Cade Louis Thacker Doug & Lisa Tuttle William & Brandy Tuttle Bill & Jo Ann Wellborn Joseph & Patricia Wunderlin Griffin High School Class of 1968
Memorial Gifts
We gratefully acknowledge gifts made in memory of Bill Butler, Beth Chambers, Byron Floyd Deen, Steven Freeman, and Sam Murray, Jr. William & Charlene Baxley Joseph & Marian Block Pat Burns Sean & Kristi Cain Timothy & Shelley Chambers Bob & Nell Chambers David & Dot Clements Brian & Kerry Cross
Johnny & Betty Deen Chris & Michelle Edwards Joe & Pat Edwards Kay Greer Hal & Jenny Greer W T & Ruth Henry Henry & Tracy Mabbett Mary Richard McCoy
Sammy & Allen Murray Peace Officer’s Annuity & Benefit Fund of Georgia Shade & Wiley Robinson Virginia Rozier Bart & Cherry Searcy Lance & Jan Toland Brian & Jebby Votaw
Get-Away-Gig
Thank you to all the sponsors, donors, and bidders for your support. We are also grateful to the Get-Away-Gig Committee members, volunteers, and everyone who spent so much time and energy into making the annual Get-Away-Gig a success. 6th Street Pier Ace Hardware of Griffin All Together Unique Clothing & Accessories Allstar Amusement Anonymous Anytime Fitness Architectural Glazing Artistic Flowers and Gifts Josh & Franki Askew Kristen Askew Howard Ayers Scott & Beth Bailey Banilla Games Bank Street Cafe Lynn S Banks Peter Banks Dick & Lacy Barnes Barnesville Civic Center Scott & Lisa Barrett Bruce & Susan Bartholomew Beck, Owen & Murray Nathan & Kelly Bell Brian & Emily Berner Mary Bickers Bickers Consulting Group Bobby & Maryann Bickley Randall & Charlotte Bickley Blackshear Photography Scott & Lindsay Boatright Al Booth Brian Cross/Internal Medicine of Griffin David & David Brock Karl & Marie Broder Chuck Brooks David & Margaret Brown Seth & Emily Brown Frank & Betty Bryant Buckles & Bows Children’s Boutique Katie & Nathan Buffington Joe & Barbara Buice Jonathan Buice Turner & Blair Burson Sean & Kristi Cain Eric & Ashley Callahan Canyon Mountain Landscapes Chief Manufacturing Cindy Stansberry Photography Cindy’s Florist Jay & Betsy Clark Claxton Hobbs Pharmacy Coleman & Suni Clements David & Dot Clements Club Fitness Mark & Stephanie Coker Coker Pediatrics, LLC Richard and Mary Ellen Collier Larry & Melanie Collins William & Benie Colvin Alan & Christa Cook Country Oaks Farm & Home Robert & Angelia Cox Tim & Judith Cramer Don & Farrah Crider Cronic Automotive Group Dairy Queen Bill & Alyson Dallas Lucinda Dallas Charlie & Wendy Daniel
Tiffany Davidson Murray & Jessica Deen Jason & Destiny DeLoss Tim & Miranda Dender Deraney’s Two City Tavern Andy & Liz Dopson Charlie & Chris Doughtie Douglas C. Kallis Orthodontics Downtown Bottle Shop Davis & Susan Drake Gary & Fay Drake Michael & Mardi Drake Dry Falls Outfitters Easy Stop/Cooks Market Stephen & Kayla Echols EDO Kitchen Jim & Laura Edwards Chris & Michelle Edwards El Toro Loco Claire Ann English David & April English Heath & Jane Asher English Family Medical Clinic of McDonough Todd Feltman Financial Architects of Low Country First National Bank of Griffin Four Seasons Salon & Spa Francis & Co. Franklin and Rosemary Boutique Britt Gaylor Laura Geiger Donnie & Shelly George Georgia Energy and Engineering Valerie Gill Byron Gleaton Carson Gleaton Goggan’s Florist Alvin Goldstein Buren & Barbara Goss Jim Granum Griffin Choral Arts Griffin Home Care, Inc. Griffin OB-GYN Clinic Griffin Realty Brandon & Lindsay Grubbs Joey & Kitty Grubbs GTM Turf & Landscape Mary Louise Guillebeau William & Jean Hall Greg & Mitzi Hammock Tom & Jean Hancher Frank & Carolyn Harris Keith & Elizabeth Helms Andrew P. Henry Heritage Realty High Cotton Patricia Hill Tammy Hill Kaye Hines Hannah Hope Tommy & Sarah Hopkins Hornsby Outdoor Services Jeff & Deborah Howard Huckaby’s Brian & Kelly Hughes Ideal ATM Impact Workforce Solutions, Inc. Tom & Katie Inglis
Intent Yoga Greg & Tamara Ison Ison’s Nursery and Vineyards J Henry’s Jeffrey’s Bottle Shoppe Jerry’s Shell Station Jill Joseph Salon Jerry & Jan Johnson Johnson Enterprises Cade Joiner Charles & Sarah Jones Jimmy & Linda Jordan Kate Dague Interior Design Jennifer Key Don & Emily King Patricia Kinnett David & Marie Knight Arthur Krepps Lamar County Sheriff Law Office of Edward R.T. Bullard Mike Leverett Katie Linscheid Wes and Sandra Long Main Street Players Trey & Stephanie Manley Jaime Manion Lisa Manolis Marco’s/Dairy Queen Griffin Margo’s Restaurant Tony Martinez Ann Marie Martinez Jeff & April Mason Brent & Amy Matthews Jay & Elizabeth Matthews Jimmy & Kathy Matthews Ronda Mattox Maxi Lube of Griffin McDonald’s of Barnesville - South Sauty, Inc. Chris McFadden & Linda Hyde McGriff Insurance Diane McKibben McLeroy Realty Isaac & Shelly Melton Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic PC MGH Insurance (Middle Ga Hospitality) Milltowne Gourmet Milner Car Wash & Detail Claudia Moody Morning Glory Garden Club Dick Morrow Earl & Patti Morrow Tracey Muise Stephen & Erin Mulder Murray Company Realtors Tony Nicholas Norcom, Inc. Steven & Michelle Norris Diane O’Connor Michael & Jessica O’Connor Jim & Eileen Ogletree George Olivier One Wake Elizabeth Oneal David & Holly Ortiz Kenny Patel Ashley Payton Diana Pearson Mark & Sally Peek
Persons Bank PetroSouth, Inc. Pike Depot Ace Hardware Sauney & Geraldine Pippin Kevin & Debra Powell Hal & Cathy Rahn Red Barn Antiques Brian & Amanda Remington Revival Woodworks Daryl Reynolds Kevin & Jannellen Rigg Ed & Carleen Ritter River Forest Golf Club Jeff & Angela Rooks Rooted Massage Therapy Ruby’s Nails Deborah Ruffin Pat Ryan Sassy Flamingo Daniel & Stephanie Searcy Second Time Around Luxury Consignment Serendipity Mary Ann Shapard Scott & Kate Sherfinski Shred-X Singleton Marine Kathy Slade Clement & Debra Smetana Valdon & Betsy Smith Kelly & Jennifer Smith Westley & Kristina Smith Smith, Welch, Webb, White, LLC Spa Angelique Stache Studio Jim & Niki Stanley John & Julie Stikes John & Bess Stover Kent & Jessica Strickland Sunny Grove, LLC T&J Outfitters Kris & Dusty Takle Leiv & Lindsey Takle Takle Eye Group Brian & Ashley Taylor Drew & Anna Taylor Lance Taylor Drew & Anna Taylor Taylor and Main Antiques Josh & Meredith Thacker The Bell House The Chicken House The Meadows Gun Club Thomaston Prescription Shop Kim Thompson Andy & Jeanine Travis Ryan & Lori Tucker Doug & Lisa Tuttle William & Brandy Tuttle United Bank Viking Metals Vision Flooring Geoff & Joan Voight Wade Tractor & Equipment Inc Joshua & Tracy Waites Ann Walker Janice Wallace Randy & Terrie Waller Russ & Nicole Walters
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George & Regina Weldon Whaley, Hammonds, Tomasello, PC Bobby & Neal Wheaton
Katy Williams Windamir Development and Construction Kyle & Christine Wooddall
Wooddall Lumber Michelle Worth Zaxby’s
Matthew Ziebarth Zoomies Pet Care
Annual Giving Fund
Thank you for giving to St. George’s Episcopal School
Your generosity has insured another successful year of academic excellence, spiritual development, and service to others. John & Angie Hewitt Saint’s Society ($10,000 +) Headmaster’s Circle ($999-$500) Christopher & Patricia Hill Mary Bickers Sean & Kristi Cain Troy & Ellee Hilley Walter & Paula Jones Wayne & Ginger Clark Janet Johnson David Newton Mark & Stephanie Coker Margie King St. George’s Episcopal Church Larry & Melanie Collins Charles & Leah Leverett Dan & Ashlee Fuller James & Cheryl Matlock Founder’s Society ($9,999-$5,000) Charles & Sarah Jones Barclay & Jennifer McDaniel Anonymous Taylor & Anne Manley Christopher McFadden & Linda Hyde David & Dot Clements Nocwing Nelda Miller Chris & Michelle Edwards Mark & Sally Peek John & Sue Mixon Alvin Goldstein Bart & Cherry Searcy Blake Monts de Oca Brent & Amy Matthews Clement & Debbie Smetana Sean & Chloe Morris Town of Aldora Kelly & Jennifer Smith James & Ruth Mulder Philip & Jackie Smith Stephen & Erin Mulder Trustee’s Circle ($4,999-$1,000) Larry & Marie Stover Brad & Sheryl O’Brian Bruce & Susan Bartholomew Meg Sullivan James & Eileen Ogletree Scott & Lindsay Boatright Drew & Anna Taylor George & Linda Olivier Jim & Frances Burke Josh & Meredith Thacker Robert & Emily Parker Jay & Betsy Clark William & Ann Turner Jimmy & Susan Reddick Larry & Jane Comer Randolph & Peggy Vaughn Kevin & Jannellen Rigg Robert & Angelia Cox Bobby & Neal Wheaton Scanlon Engineering Tim & Judy Cramer Ricky & Patricia Williams Wesley & Kristina Smith Brian & Kerry Cross John & Julie Stikes Bill & Alyson Dallas 1996 Circle ($499-$100) Andy & Jeanie Travis Joe & Pat Edwards All Together Unique Clothing Dan & Blendon Travis Laura & Jim Edwards John & Kelli Bankston William & Brandy Tuttle Carson Gleaton Scott & Lisa Barrett Jerry & Mary Walker Jim & Ellen Granum Nathan & Kelly Bell Conrad & Shirley Waller Josh & Leigh Hancher Scott & Julie Boggs Brian & Kelly Hughes David & Margaret Brown Navy & Cardinal (Under $100) Eleanor Hyde Nathan & Katie Buffington Seth & Emily Brown June Jones & Enid Lofters-Jones Orville & Ivey Burson Charles & Wendy Daniel Lon & Myra Knowles Doug Craig & Marie Lamb Bo & Mary Louise Guillebeau Brent & Amy Matthews Rick & Cathy Chambers Judith Hamilton Jay & Elizabeth Matthews Wayne Cook Susan Hendricks Jimmy & Kathy Matthews Milton & Joyce Cross Jim & Tammy Hill Todd & Megan Potter Darren & Christie Davis Kenneth & Karen Kinnear Hal & Cathy Rahn Bonnie Dopson Jay LaRue Betty Rhodes Nat & Shannon Doughtie Lacy and Charlene McPherson Marty Shapard Michael & Mardi Drake Charlie & Tracey Muise SunTrust Foundation Matching Gift Stephen & Kayla Echols Steven & Michelle Norris Brian & Ashley Taylor Wayne & Charlotte Fallings Tony & Diana Pearson Drew & Anna Taylor Todd Feltman John & Cindy Plageman Ryan & Lori Tucker Jay & Laurie Fisher Kevin & Debra Powell Patricia-Anne Upson Adam Foley John & Cara Shapard Randolph & Peggy Dorset Vaughn Britt Gaylor Geoff & Joan Voight Ricky & Patricia Williams Greg & Mitzi Hammock Doug & Barbara Wren Frank & Carolyn Harris
The 2018-2019 Annual Fund includes gifts from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
Annual Giving Fund
We are grateful for the support of our annual giving fund. Our yearly revenues, expenses, and historical giving are outlined below.
Annual Giving Fund
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Southern Association of Independent Schools Georgia Accrediting Association
Memberships
Southern Association of Independent Schools National Association of Episcopal Schools Georgia Independent School Association Schools Independent School Management
Proud 2019 – 2020 Member
Birthday Book Donors Josh & Franki Askew Scott & Beth Bailey Ed & Connie Baldwin Nathan & Kelly Bell Jason & Rebecca Benincosa Brian & Emily Berner Bobby & Maryann Bickley Scott & Lindsay Boatright Kelly & Kerri Bowman Brian & Alicia Brooks Nathan & Katie Buffington Johnathan Buice Shannon Cartledge Jay & Betsy Clark Larry & Melanie Collins Alan & Christa Cook Robert & Angela Cox Josh & Amanda Creswell Justin & Tiffany Davidson Nat & Shannon Doughtie Davis & Susan Drake Stephen & Kayla Echols Cory & Erin English Heath & Jane-Asher English Todd Feltman
Adam Foley Heather Foley Terry & Jeanne Fowler Dan & Ashlee Fuller Roger & Connie Gill Bob & Diane Gordon Jim & Elaine Grubbs Judith Hamilton Jimmy & Diane Harvey Keith & Elizabeth Helms Troy & Ellee Hilley Brian & Kelly Hughes Richard & Sue Jenkins June Jones & Enid Lofters-Jones Terry & Murlene Jones David & Marie Knight Todd & Dana Livingston Carole Marshall Jeff & April Mason Kristi Mathis Lacy & Charlene McPherson Isaac & Shelly Melton Ronald & Teresa Moody Lynda Mulholland Sean & Lynn Parker
Chirag & Kejalben Patel Larry & Ashley Payton Sauney & Geraldine Pippin Todd & Megan Potter Brian & Amanda Remington Richard & Kathleen Rigg Jim & Susan Scharnhorst Lee Shepard John & Julie Stikes John & Bess Stover Larry & Marie Stover Ricky & Krista Surles Kris & Dusty Takle Leiv & Lindsey Takle Charlotte Thacker Josh & Meredith Thacker Ryan & Lori Tucker William & Brandy Tuttle Doug & Lisa Tuttle Josh & Tracy Waites Med & Knoxie Walstad Russ & Nicole Walters Bobby & Neal Wheaton Brandon & Michelle Worth
The birthday Book Program at St. George’s is a great way to celebrate a student’s birthday while building the library collection. Book donations are used to purchase a book chosen with your student’s interest in mind and are presented to the student during a Celebration Chapel during the school year (summer birthdays are acknowledged in May).
Georgia GOAL Scholarship 2018 Tax Year Scott & Lisa Barrett Bruce & Susan Bartholomew Nathan & Kelly Bell Brian & Emily Berner Nancy Blake Scott & Lindsay Boatright Seth & Emily Brown Mark & Stephanie Coker Larry & Melanie Collins Alan & Christa Cook John & Teresa Copeland Beatrice Dallas Lucinda Dallas Bill & Alyson Dallas Charlie & Wendy Daniel Elizabeth Davidson Tim & Miranda Dender Nat & Shannon Doughtie Gary & Fay Drake Michael & Mardi Drake Jim & Lynn Dunaway Chris & Michelle Edwards Jim & Laura Edwards Joe & Pat Edwards John Edwards Todd Feltman Dennis & Gay Fortson Jim & Jan Fortune Dan & Ashlee Fuller Joel & Christy Fuller Byron & Carson Gleaton Jim Granum James & Donna Grubbs Judith Hamilton Thomas Hamilton
Greg & Mitzi Hammock Sid & Jacqueline Jennette Lon & Myra Knowles Tony Martinez Brent & Amy Matthews Barclay & Jennifer McDaniel John & Sue Mixon Philip & Annette Mouchet Charlie & Tracey Muise Stephen & Erin Mulder James & Susan Murray David & Holly Ortiz Tony & Diana Pearson Artie & Kim Potter Todd & Megan Potter Hal & Cathy Rahn Kevin & Jannellen Rigg Robert & Angela Rooks Deborah Ruffin Patrick Ryan Joey & Susie Scanlon Kelly & Jennifer Smith Drew & Anna Taylor Brian & Ashley Taylor Charlotte Thacker Josh & Meredith Thacker Ryan & Lori Tucker Judson & Courtney Turner William & Brandy Tuttle Rodney & Stephanie Tyson Brian & Tracee Upson Geoff & Joan Voight Freddie & Andrea Waltz Andrew Whalen Doug & Barbara Wren
2019 Tax Year Chuck & Kim Bankston Scott & Lisa Barrett Bruce & Susan Bartholomew Nathan & Kelly Bell Brian & Emily Berner Nancy Blake Scott & Lindsay Boatright Seth & Emily Brown Mark & Stephanie Coker Larry & Melanie Collins Alan & Christa Cook John & Teresa Copeland Don & Farrah Crider Lucinda Dallas Bill & Alyson Dallas Nat & Shannon Doughtie Gary & Fay Drake Michael & Mardi Drake James & Lynn Dunaway Chris & Michelle Edwards Jim & Laura Edwards Joe & Pat Edwards John Edwards Todd Feltman Dennis & Gay Fortson James & Jan Fortune Dan & Ashlee Fuller Joel & Christine Fuller Robert & Janet Ogletree Carson Gleaton Jim Granum Jim & Elaine Grubbs Judith Hamilton Thomas Hamilton Greg & Mitzi Hammock
Christopher & Patricia Hill Phillip Hopkins Sid & Jacqueline Jennette Charles & Myra Knowles Arthur Krepps Tony Martinez Brent & Amy Matthews Barclay & Jennifer McDaniel John & Sue Mixon Philip & Annette Mouchet Stephen & Erin Mulder James & Susan Murray David & Holly Ortiz Tony & Diana Pearson Artie & Kim Potter Todd & Megan Potter Hal & Cathy Rahn Kevin & Jannellen Rigg Robert & Angela Rooks Pat Ryan Joey & Susie Scanlon Kelly & Jennifer Smith Drew & Anna Taylor Brian & Ashley Taylor Charlotte Thacker Josh & Meredith Thacker Ryan & Lori Tucker Bud & Ann Turner William & Brandy Tuttle Brian & Tracee Upson Geoffrey & Joan Voight Freddie & Andrea Waltz Andrew Whalen Doug & Barbara Wren
Through the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, state taxpayers can redirect a portion of their tax dollars to help deserving children gain access to a private school education. Georgia taxpayers who participate receive a state tax credit against their Georgia income tax liability. Thank you to our GOAL contributors. Your commitment has an impact on the lives of deserving students and our entire school community. We are incredibly grateful for your support.
GOAL Scholarships are a critical component to St. George’s financial aid program. To learn more about Georgia GOAL, contact Larry Collins at 770-358-9432 or visit www.goalscholarship.org
Strategic Plan Update Marketing & Communication •Utilized FACTS network to facilitate all student and parent resources under one system •Established an Alumni Director on staff to lead efforts to keep alumni engaged in the school community •Created a registrar position to better facilitate incoming records and outgoing college admissions
Student Development •Began life skills program for all students which includes personal development, interpersonal skills, and health and wellness program •All pre-kindergarten teachers are Montessori trained •Established a Camp Blaze 2 for upper elementary students for summer day camp activities
Enriched Technolog y •Added access control on exterior doors for increased safety •Added new laptop in high school lab and additional units in lower school •Tablets available for early childhood •Updated all wifi access points
High School Facilities & Programs •Celebrated the first graduating class with: •Seniors accepted to over 30 colleges & universities •100% acceptance to the University of Georgia •SAT average was 200 points higher than the national average •County STAR Student •Only National Merit Semi-finalist in the region •Over $1 million in scholarships offered •Opened $1.5 million new high school academic building •Began Varsity Girls Soccer team and Junior Varsity Baseball team ( Varsity Baseball in spring 2020) •Beginning expansion of athletic fields
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