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Lights, Camera, Action Neil Williams ’99 is sharing movies at Summit School and RiverRun International Film Festival
Message from the Head of School Impact. Passion. Collaboration. Innovation. One expects nothing less from a Summit alumnus. These stories about and interviews with members of our alumni community reflect shared and enduring characteristics of Summit— past, present, and future. This issue features Summit alumni who are making an impact on the rebirth of our beloved city, Winston-Salem. Summit School has been an integral part of the WinstonSalem community for more than 80 years. Our students and alumni embody a civic-mindedness that finds its roots in our progressive education experience. We learn not only by doing but by thinking about what we are doing. And our alumni are definitely thinkers and doers. Winston-Salem is experiencing a revitalization, while at the same time holding true to its soul—something Summit School has always done. The “City of Arts & Innovation” is reflected in Summit’s history and identity, and translated into the work of our alumni. Summit’s past and present are embodied by alumni such as entrepreneur George Memory ’99, who says, “We are a vibrant, diverse, unique and (proudly) imperfect city, with plenty to offer.” Summit’s influence has allowed filmmaker Neil Creque Williams ’99 to say daily, “I want to tell stories that matter…” Summit’s enduring commitment to a spirit of philanthropy led non-profit development expert Sarah Doughton Chandler ’01 back to Winston-Salem “to be part of such a special place, and to help raise funds to preserve Old Salem for future generations.” In the stories that follow you will hear the voices of entrepreneurs, artists, and philanthropists—and those who are a mixture of all three. Each person works with passion and purpose. At Summit, we know that deep engagement in meaningful work uncovers one’s passions. And the discovery of one’s passions leads to a lifetime of learning….Inspiring Learning. The future of Winston-Salem and our world will depend on the kind of deep thinkers and inspiring doers Summit produces. As Richard Brenner ’78 says, “I believe our best bet for the future entrepreneur lies with students at Summit.” I couldn’t agree more. Onward and upward,
Michael Ebeling photos by Martin Tucker
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Summit School’s Echoes is published annually for alums, parents, and friends by Summit School.
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Organix Juice Bar - George Memory ‘99
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RiverRun International Film Festival Neil Creque Williams ‘99
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Entrematic - Richard Brenner ‘78
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Old Salem - Sarah Doughton Chandler ‘01
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The Women’s Fund Lynn Brenner Eisenberg ‘61 and Janie Butler Wilson ‘64
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K&W Cafeteria Company - Dax Allred ‘94
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Future Summit Eagles
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Reunions
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Alums on Campus
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Triad Commercial Properties - John Schultz ‘83
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Linville Team Partners - Aubrey Linville ‘92
Writer: Robin Pfefferkorn
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Creative Corridors Coalition - Phyllis Alexander-Slye ‘75
Design: One Hero Creative
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TW Garner Food Company - Heyward Garner ‘97
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Class Notes
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What’s Happening at Summit
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College List
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Editor: Sarah Dalrymple
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Cover photo: Martin Tucker
George Memory ’99
Asked how he thinks Winston-Salem has changed over the past decade, George Memory ’99 replies ardently, “Winston-Salem has a stronger personality than I ever remember it having growing up, which makes me a proud resident and community member. From the constant new small-business openings to the downtown partnership and various non-profits’ events like Arts for Arts Sake: Arts on Sunday, Second Sundays on Fourth, to the Pride festival, and RiverRun International Film Festival, there is always something new going on! Winston is so much more than just where the hospitals or cigarette and doughnut companies are headquartered. We are a vibrant, diverse, unique, and (proudly) imperfect city, with plenty to offer.” This a vibrant, evolving community made an excellent place for George to launch his new business, Organix Juice Bar, last spring. George began his professional career as a financial advisor. When his wife Jen developed estrogen positive breast cancer at age thirty, however, their story changed. Says George, “Throughout her treatments, surgeries, and rehabilitation at home, we had plenty of downtime, during which we began educating ourselves about health, nutrition, and the importance of eating organic, non-GMO foods.” Because George had been diagnosed with Type One Diabetes when he was a third-grader at Summit, he figured a new, healthier diet would help him with his diabetes management as well as helping his wife in her fight against cancer. “Over the next few months,” he continues, “we learned first-hand how difficult it was to navigate this healthy-eating diet in Winston-Salem. We made most meals from scratch to ensure we could control the ingredients. Many of the documentaries we had seen stressed the importance of plant-based organic diets. My wife and I did not particularly enjoy sitting around eating kale, beets, or cucumbers, but we soon learned how 1
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effective ‘juicing’ could be. By juicing, you can consume three or more pounds of fruits and vegetables at once, and, in many cases, it can be delicious!” Armed with the happy news that one does not have to resign oneself to a life of pretended love for raw kale or beets in order to eat healthily, the Memorys set out to locate Winston’s local organic juice bar. They were crestfallen, however, to find that the closest were in Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh. Stranded in a juice-desert, if you will, it became George’s mission to create his own organic juice bar right here in Winston-Salem and make it easier for our community to attain some healthy-eating alternatives. “I wanted to create a juice bar where my customers could trust that every single ingredient in our juices is organic and non-GMO, and where they could also buy a variety of snacks, hummus, soups, salads, sweets, and baked goods that are organic and soyfree,” he adds. Last May, George began Organix as a mobile business, selling his juices at local farmers markets, festivals, and the like. By November, he opened his first brick and mortar store at 1318 S. Hawthorne Road. With Winston-Salem’s revitalization, George feels that the community is ready to support more organic foods-based businesses and to begin adopting healthier lifestyle options for its residents. “Organix Juice Bar strives to be a leader in the local organic food movement. We hope to encourage other local businesses and, particularly, restaurants, to incorporate more organic ingredients into their menus. There is no shortage of tasty restaurants and good food or drink items in the Triad, but ‘healthy’ is not a common adjective used to describe them. OJB is demonstrating that a business focused on healthy, local organic foods can be successful here.”
Neil Creque Williams ’99
photo by Martin Tucker
Growing up, Neil Creque Williams ’99 was an active participant in Winston-Salem’s myriad of arts offerings. As a child, he was a member of the Stevens Center Children’s Choir, a regular attendee at the National Black Theatre Festival, an attendee at UNCSA’s summer filmmaking sessions, and an actor in several community theatre productions like Evita and The King and I. Nourished by the arts at Summit, Neil took part in productions by former drama teacher Mary Kerr and former music teacher Loma Hopkins as well as playing trumpet in the after school band. While at Summit, Neil remembers, “Mrs. Standerfer let me show a movie I had made to my second grade lunch period. It was so awesome to have the opportunity to talk to people about making movies back then. I still remember rolling out the TV stand and the VCR (ha! ha!) and putting in a VHS tape with me dancing to MC Hammer.” Neil had known he wanted to be a filmmaker since he was seven years old. “In fact, the first film book I ever read was at the Summit library. The crazy thing is, I didn’t remember what the name of the book was until I came back to Summit in May of 2015 and Jane Jester, who was also my librarian when I was there, and Sarah Dalrymple, director of alumni and parent engagement, were able to find the book—Lights! Camera! Action! How a Movie is Made, by Gail Gibbons. I checked out that book, like, ten times when I was in school. I became fascinated with the whole process of making movies—the writing, the casting, the producing, the directing, the processing and developing of film in a lab, the editing, and the premiere. And now, I still love that process!”
After graduating from Summit, Neil went on to Bishop McGuiness High School and, later, Duke University, where he earned a BA in Public Policy with a concentration in Documentary Studies. In the spring of 2015, he finished his MFA in film making at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. It’s no surprise that Neil’s thesis project, the short film David’s Reverie, on which he was both writer and director, was featured here at the 2015 RiverRun International Film Festival and at other festivals around the country. “David’s Reverie is about a trumpet player with epilepsy. The story revolves around an artist balancing his career and his seizure disorder. It is based on my own experience with epilepsy, and I can relate to someone in the arts balancing wanting to improve in his or her craft while dealing with real life problems and illnesses,” he says. The film was nominated for best narrative short film in the 2015 Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles and was nominated for Best Independent Short Film at the 2016 Black Reel Awards. Of his inspiration, he says, “I want to tell stories that matter to me, to my family, to my friends. I love movies, I love music, I love art that makes you feel and relate to other people. That’s my goal—to make something that people will relate to and possibly share similarities with. I am most grateful to my parents, family, and teachers who have encouraged and supported me along the way. I also thank Summit School and the city of Winston-Salem for continuing to support the arts. Go Eagles!”
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Salem Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Joines and the City Council of Winston-Salem; and legions of caring, dedicated volunteer-leaders, has now blossomed into one of the most significant downtown revitalization projects in the USA. When you take someone who has not been here in the last decade on a tour to see the amazing progress, you can see their jaw drop. When you bring them back at night to see the vibrant downtown culture, they really get it.
Q. What about changes beyond downtown? Beyond downtown, the growth of the UNCSA campus, the work at Smith Reynolds Airport, the future Business-40 work, the emergence of Wake Forest as a national institution, and so much more all add up to a city that is rewriting its future before our eyes. Winston-Salem has taken so many economic hits for so many years, but the city’s leaders are persistent. They have persevered and had the long-term vision to make sure Winston-Salem would be not only viable but vibrant for generations to come.
Q. How have local entrepreneurs contributed to the revitalization?
Hailing from a one of the city’s most civic-minded families, Richard Brenner ’78 has continually put service to the community at the forefront of his life. In addition to acting as Vice Chairman of Entrematic (formerly known as Amarr Garage Doors), Richard has been involved in numerous charitable organizations. He was a co-founder with his wife, Felice, and sits on the board of the ABC of NC Child Development Center. He is also a board member for the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Innovation Quarter. Richard recently took the time to answer some questions about downtown Winston-Salem’s revitalization.
Q. How do you feel Winston-Salem has changed in the last decade? Winston-Salem has undergone a total revitalization in the last decade. We are in the midst of a metamorphosis, which, in twenty years, will look even more like a miracle transformation of a tobacco town into a vibrant City of Arts and Innovation. The most significant part of that revitalization to this point has been the look, feel, and progress made in downtown. What started as a grand vision by Thomas Hearn (former President of Wake Forest) and was supported by the significant contributions of RJ Reynolds Tobacco; Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center; the Winston3
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When you look at the investments made by the many entrepreneurs who have helped shape the city’s growth, you can see the payoff. Take, for instance, Billy Prim in bringing the Winston-Salem Dash to downtown. The ballpark has been a great catalyst not only for bringing residents into downtown, it has been a catalyst for development and rejuvenation of what was a significantly underdeveloped area. When we see the eventual completed development around the ballpark, people will be awed by the vision Prim had to make it happen. And it’s not only the big investors that have an impact. From the many restaurateurs to the arts, shops and bars, the entrepreneur has and must play a continuing role in our city’s revitalization. When we look at Inmar’s relocation to downtown, for instance, we see a firm that started as a coupon processor but has now reinvested itself as an intelligent commerce network, processing massive troves of data.
Q. Any word for burgeoning local entrepreneurs? We have many real estate developers transforming buildings to apartments and condos, building hotels, and upfitting former factories to office space. But we need great jobs, too. I believe our best bet for the future entrepreneur lies with students at Summit, Wake, UNCSA, Forsyth Tech, Salem, and WSSU with a great idea that turns into a small business and grows into a big business. Any place is a great spot to be an entrepreneur. What’s needed is vision, strategy, hard work, and capital. Our sources for capital for entrepreneurs are certainly more limited than Silicon Valley, but it is available.
Sarah Doughton Chandler ’01
When faced with the prospect of coming home to WinstonSalem after several years in Richmond, VA and Athens, GA, where she had been working in college athletics and event management, Sarah Doughton Chandler ’01 was thrilled. Sarah’s husband had taken a job at Wake Forest University, and the two were looking forward to relocating to Winston. Says Sarah, “Coming home and living close to family again was an easy decision for me!”
Sarah points out that over the years Old Salem has not simply sat back, an isolated, insulated historic site. It, like downtown Winston-Salem, has seen its share of revitalization. The grounds endure, to an extent, as a public park where people walk their dogs and let their children play on the square. The museum continues to see an increase in attendance every year and welcome visitors from all over the world. Says Sarah, “We keep adding experiences for visiting school groups (close to 50,000 school children visit each year), and new buildings are being restored as we speak. It’s a great place to shop for a unique, local gift, and, of course, Winkler Bakery continues to be a huge attraction. The addition of the weekend Farmers Market has also been great. I think there are more reasons now than ever before to come down to Old Salem.” Sarah is exhilarated to be in Old Salem this year, in particular, as 2016 marks the 250th anniversary of Old Salem. On January 6, 1766 the first tree was felled on what is now the site of Old Salem. “We are celebrating this monumental milestone all year long with a variety of fun activities. We really want this anniversary year to be an ‘I remember when...’ for people! In addition to our usual seasonal programming, we will have a public art installation on the site of the very first house in Salem. This Builder’s House Lighting project will be up all year long. Additionally, we will host a community day in August. And we are working with the UNC School of the Arts and our community partners on a 3-day event this summer, ‘Illuminate Salem,’ which will be a light show similar to the Winston-Salem Light Project. The show will tell the story of Salem through images and light projected onto the historic buildings. The year will culminate in October with a gala-like celebration and fundraising event. Details on everything happening in Old Salem throughout the year can be found on our website, www.oldsalem.org/250.”
Upon her return, she joined the development team at Old Salem Museums & Gardens as a Fundraising Events Coordinator. She is now Manager of Individual Giving. “I have such special memories of Old Salem after having grown up here. I have always enjoyed bringing friends and out-of-town guests here, so it was really exciting when I learned of the opportunity to work here—to be part of such a special place, and to help raise funds to preserve Old Salem for future generations. And you can’t ask for a more picturesque setting to work in everyday!” In fact, she adds, one of her earliest and fondest memories of Old Salem is Summit’s fourth-grade Patriot’s Day, during which students dress as eighteenth century children and spend a day at Old Salem immersed in activities like wool carding, loom weaving, pewter-smithing, and more. Spring 2016 Summit ECHOES
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of domestic violence on its victims. There are also committees that review grant requests from the larger community. Once a review is complete, viable proposals are presented in general membership meetings and voted upon. Says Janie, “We’re able to accomplish this through a membership giving circle which includes both individual members and group members. Our membership model is unique among women’s funds. Most have very high-dollar requirements for joining. Ours, however, allows individuals or groups of up to twelve women/ girls to become ‘a member.’ As a member, you are allowed to vote on the grants that are awarded each year at our annual luncheon in November.”
Lynn Brenner Eisenberg ’61
Janie Butler Wilson ’64
THE WOMEN’S FUND In 2005, Janie Butler Wilson ’64 recognized the need within our community for a fund that specifically addressed the economic security of women and girls in Forsyth County. At that time, less than 7% of all philanthropic monies raised within this community were earmarked for programs that enhanced the lives of women and girls, specifically. In response to her research, Janie convened Michelle Cook, Sarah Holthouser, Mary Jamis, and Lynn Brenner Eisenberg ’61 because she knew of their philanthropic interests and their proven ability to get things done. The five came together to launch focus groups, information sessions with local organizations, and extensive research of existing women’s giving circles. The year-long process laid the groundwork for what is now The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem. Says Janie, “We believed in creating a community of women that were empowered to give and could pool their resources, thereby leveraging financial support to create change. Together, we wanted to make a lasting impact on the lives of women and girls in our community.” The mission of The Women’s Fund is to build and educate a community of female philanthropists who raise money to invest into Forsyth County in support of organizations and programs that address the root causes of economic insecurity among women and girls. Actively engaged committees work year-round to gather information regarding pertinent issues. These committees prepare issue reports which delve more deeply into local trends and data, and have included themes such as teen pregnancy and parenting, rape and sexual assault, human trafficking, and the economic impact 5
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Since 2005, membership in The Women’s Fund has grown from 200 to more than 800 women. It has awarded more than $1.2 million to local organizations, and raised a $1 million endowment that will provide resources for years to come. In addition, it has released two vital reports—the first of their kind in the community—detailing the individual, social, and systematic issues and barriers to economic security women face. When asked what the future looks like for The Women’s Fund, Lynn says, “We’re excited for the future—we hope that we will continue to grow in both membership and the amount of money we can award annually. We also know there is still a lot of work to do. With our most recently released report, we have identified that poverty has nearly doubled for all women in our community. Poverty is a complex issue and is certainly not something that we can combat alone. We want to be at the forefront of increasing awareness and serve as a convener on how we might collectively work together on this issue. We also want to continue to support and educate women in what it means to be a philanthropist, and we hope to serve as agents of change.” Today more than ever, with downtown changing and becoming more vibrant, “We feel there is an opportunity to reflect on the rapid growth of downtown, while keeping in mind that there is still a real problem with women in poverty. We feel the revitalization opens a door for us as a community to have frank conversations around housing, childcare affordability, the gender pay gap, and leadership opportunities for women.” Janie and Lynn have long been friends. Though they were at Summit at different times, their paths have intersected frequently in adulthood, particularly in arts-related projects. Both are intensely active in the world of local philanthropy, and enjoy the opportunity to work on various boards and projects throughout the city together. Says Lynn, “We both continue to explore ways we can affect change by looking for positive paths to goals. We want to have an impact in our community, and we feel privileged to live in such a thriving community where volunteers are encouraged to participate.” Janie adds, “To whom much is given, much is expected. I saw my parents, aunts, and uncles do great volunteer work in the community, so I believe my passion for giving back has come naturally.”
Winston Salem’s downtown revitalization reaches far beyond just the borders of downtown-proper. Long-held local family businesses like K&W Cafeteria Company reap benefits, as well. Says Dax Allred ’94, K&W president, “The revitalization plans for Winston's downtown area have been inspirational and will benefit K&W Cafeterias as it will all area businesses, either directly or indirectly. With a more vibrant and welcoming downtown, the heart of our city is stronger and more resilient, thus making the surrounding areas more attractive for commercial and residential prospects, alike.” Established in 1937, K&W has been serving wholesome, home-style food for generations. What began as a local favorite on Cherry Street has grown to more than 30 locations in 4 states, and employs more than 2,400 people. Still a family-run business, the company involves nearly every member of the Allred family. When asked whether they will open a new location downtown, he says, “While we do not have plans to reopen downtown at this time, we love to see the city residents and businesses thriving as the renovation project continues to meet each of the desired goals.” Though there may not be plans to expand into downtown, the company remains committed to the city. “As a family-owned and operated business, K&W Cafeterias owes its founding to the good city of Winston-Salem. In fact, since our original location opened on Cherry Street in 1937, the unwavering support from our hometown through the decades has allowed us to expand to 33 locations across the Carolinas and Virginia. Winston-Salem has been a very welcoming environment over the years, and we try to mirror that atmosphere in our restaurants, serving as a destination spot for many who come not only for a good meal, but for camaraderie, as well. We are truly beholden to this community and the goodwill it has fostered for us. As a company, we strive to give back to this community that has been so supportive of our business.”
Dax Allred ’94
“With a more vibrant and welcoming downtown, the heart of our city is stronger and more resilient, thus making the surrounding areas more attractive for commercial and residential prospects, alike.”
K&W, as a long-standing privately held company, is steeped in traditions, from home-cooking to quality ingredients at a reasonable price. But, above all, they have a tradition among family—their customers’ families and their own. Says Dax, “In particular, Winston-Salem has always been a fantastic city for young families to raise children. As a business, we delight in seeing new families bring their children in to dine with us and continue a family tradition of coming down the serving line and picking out their favorite choices.” Dax’s daughter Olivia ’26 has happily followed her father’s footsteps in the Summit tradition and is in JrK. Of his endearment to Summit, he states, “As a Summit alum, perhaps the best endorsement I can give is to say the school has stayed true to its mission over its long history, and it has been a pleasure to come back on campus as a parent to see how all the advancements have been woven into the core principles that continue to guide Summit on its mission to create well balanced, free-thinking minds.” Spring 2016 Summit ECHOES
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Onward and Upward with the
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In 2014, the Alumni Council was formed to keep alumni in better touch with Summit. Sandlin Douglas ’94 and Kay D. Burress King ’83, current parents and members of the Board of Trustees, have served as chairs of the council during its first two years. The primary goals of the council are to get alumni involved and to share with them the inspiring things happening at Summit today. Says Kay D., “Everyone remembers college and high-school, but Summit holds a special place in your heart. This is where it all began; this is where we have the most treasured memories. Summit is where we learned to build friendships.” The council exists to bring alumni from all over the country together to remember the old days and be a part of the new. “We want alumni to stay informed about what’s happening at Summit today, and to ensure that it remains that special place. Even though Summit may seem changed from 20 years ago—the campus or some of the faces may look different—it’s still the same Summit we love,” says Sandlin. Kay D. Burress King ’83 and Sandlin Douglas ’94, Chairs Aurelia Gray Eller ’47 Mary Lee Walker Douglas ’53 Kay Dalton Snavely ’53 Lynn Brenner Eisenberg ’61 Lynda King Morris ’63 Leesa Lybrook Goodson ’71 Ridgely Medlin Phillips ’76 Jimbo Galloway ’80 Carolyn Sherrill Fuller ’85 Matt Spear ’86 Drew Cannon ’91 Rachel Neely Johnson ’99 Mimi Driscoll ’04 Blitz Hoppe ’07
To get involved, please reach out to any of the Alumni Council members. Or, contact Sarah Dalrymple, Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement, at sarahd@summitmail.org or 336.722.2777.
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Summit Eagles Hattie Daughter of Eleanor Cross Young ’94
Helen Daughter of Stuart Russell ’94
Stokes Son of Molly Stokes Iauco ’94
Cy Son of Mary Craig Wilson Tennille ’94
Emily Daughter of Russ Gagnon ’97
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New York City February 2016
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John Schultz ’83 Q. How has Winston-Salem, particularly downtown, changed since you were at Summit? In the eighties and nineties, most service related businesses ran 9 am-5 pm to support downtown users like RJR and Wachovia. Traditional retail had left for the mall and other suburban locations. Restaurants and eateries were almost nonexistent, with the exception of a few locations like Murphy’s Lunch, Dill Pickle Shop, etc. I don’t remember ever going downtown after dark! Today, downtown is so much more than 4th and Main streets. Redevelopment efforts have effectively bridged downtown to other areas like West End, Brookstown, Trade Street, and the Innovation Quarter. The myriad of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues is staggering compared to 20 years ago. Our mix of businesses and service industries is far more diverse than in the past, and we have a residential base in downtown to support these businesses beyond the normal 9-5 work day.
Q. What do those changes look like from a commercial real estate/development perspective?
In 1998, after earning his MBA from Wake Forest, Summit alum John Schultz ’83 began his real estate career. In 2001 he joined Triad Commercial Properties, where he is now Managing Partner. John’s focus is industrial and investment properties. He recently took the time to answer some questions about Winston-Salem’s revitalization from a commercial real estate standpoint.
John's children attend Summit School — Will ’17 and Ben ’22.
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Our skyline is unlikely to change over the next few years. Redevelopment of existing buildings will continue both for office and residential purposes. However, demand for traditional office space will continue to wane. There will always be demand for office space centered near our courthouses, but the trend amongst corporate users is less space per person and more “touch-down” areas for employees to share on a less permanent basis. A new generation of decision makers is here, and they want alternative space. Plant 64 is a great example of contemporary space offering common-area amenities like lounges, coffee stations, bars, basketball courts, and such, all with robust WIFI so that people can continue to connect to work at any time.
Q. What are you most excited about in downtown’s evolution? I’m most excited about future plans for the Innovation Quarter and the corner of 4th and Broad streets, as these are keystone locations that will define downtown for years to come. We have three significant historic institutions that border the southern edge of downtown: Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, and Old Salem. I’m hopeful that the pending redesign of Business 40 and the opening of the Salem Creek Connector will help bring these institutions more into the fold of daily activity. On the northern side of downtown, shifting traffic patterns to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive can only increase the viability of redevelopment along Trade and Liberty streets.
Aubrey Linville ’92 Aubrey Linville ’92, parent of Preston ’23 and Grayson ’22, is passionate about Winston-Salem and commercial real estate— a marriage made in heaven given the massive downtown revitalization happening in our city. Aubrey is a co-founder and partner at Linville Team Partners (LTP). Over the course of his 15 years in real estate, he has sold and leased numerous properties in all arenas of commercial real estate, from investment properties to office and retail space. In addition to LTP, Aubrey co-founded Front Street Capital, a private equitybased real estate fund and GEMCAP Companies, a full service development and construction company. Linville Team Partners handles leasing for the Innovation Quarter, BB&T Ballpark Development, Wells Fargo Tower, and several other properties in downtown Winston-Salem and throughout the Triad area. “We are so excited to be a part of what’s going on in our downtown,” says Aubrey. “For us, being on the front lines of new activity and exciting development projects in our city is what gets us up and out of bed in the morning.” Aubrey and LTP are very optimistic about the future of downtown. They have made a personal investment in downtown by purchasing the old Contempo Concepts building at 206 W. 4th Street, which has been renovated into modern office space and now serves as their headquarters. Aubrey grew up on Runnymeade Road, not far from downtown Winston-Salem. When he was in middle school at Summit, he says that downtown was so deserted on the weekends his parents allowed him to ride his bike there alone. “There was no traffic over the weekend downtown,” he explains. “Other than the Stevens Center and Recreation Billiards, there was nothing going on there at all. Certainly, no one lived downtown.” Today, however, is a different story. “There are tons of reasons to come downtown these days,” Aubrey continues. “Our family currently lives in Clemmons, but we regularly drive downtown for dinner, a movie, or music on the weekends. There are more and more art expos, festivals, and live music events going on each year. My partners and I are fully committed to helping continue the downtown transformation, and we couldn’t be more excited about the future. The best is yet to come. The area has gone from no-man’s-land to the most important source of energy in our city.”
“For us, being on the front lines of new activity and exciting development projects in our city is what gets us up and out of bed in the morning.”
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of our future. Creative Corridors is turning a routine transportation project into an economic, aesthetic, and social capital GAIN for our community.”
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a distinctive difference in how Winston-Salem is viewed and enjoyed. The time really is now. It’s not just a slogan. It’s now or never for this exciting and necessary project.” Later this year, the NCDOT will undertake a massive, long-discussed renovation project along a one mile stretch of Interstate 40 through downtown between Peters Creek Parkway and the U.S. 52 interchange. The project encompasses paving, alterations to existing exit and entrance ramps, and the replacement of eleven geriatric bridges. Almost ten years ago when news began to circulate that the DOT had a project in the works, several community members saw in the proposal an opportunity of tremendous proportions. They saw the opportunity to make a statement about who we are as a community—about our commitment to the arts, to innovation, to the future. Thus, in 2009, the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership came together to create the volunteer-run Creative Corridors Coalition (CCC). The coalition’s mission, as stated on their website at www.creativecorridors.org, is, “We are working to create a Green, Artful, Iconic Network through Winston-Salem with pedestrian bridges and vehicular overpasses that reflect both the distinct attributes of our past and the unifying aspirations 17
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As Capital Campaign Coordinator for CCC, Phyllis Alexander-Slye ’75 is at ground zero on the project. Since its inception, says Phyllis, “Volunteers have initiated and participated in community meetings, organized events, and worked tirelessly with city and state officials to be sure that the bridges capture this city’s devotion to arts, culture, and innovation. These bridges will distinguish Winston-Salem as a place of accomplishment. The bridges will have an incredible impact on Winston-Salem—not only how people remember Winston after traveling through, but also the availability of the bridges and strollways to anyone walking through downtown. They will make this area so much more attractive and appealing—and will leave their mark on the city.” With abundant input from the community, CCC determined it could have the most impact by focusing on six primary areas: beautifying the Peters Creek Parkway Bridge, the Green Street Bridge, and the Strollway pedestrian bridge, and making aesthetic updates to the area along I-40 and MLK Jr. Drive. The remaining eight bridges will also benefit from elevated design standards due to CCC design plans. There are approximately $20 million of enhancements and iconic elements designed into the projects. About $15 million of funding has already been identified with local, state, and federal grants. CCC has committed to raise an additional $5.3 million through private donations and other public sources available for such projects. Says Phyllis, “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a distinctive difference in how Winston-Salem is viewed and enjoyed. The time really is now. It’s not just a slogan. It’s now or never for this exciting and necessary project. We have been successfully raising money and will be making announcements on our progress later this year. We are very optimistic about the support we have received thus far.”
Heyward Garner ’97 2016 marks TW Garner Food Company’s 87th year in business. And a big year it will be! In addition to continuing to churn out the sauces, salsas, and tortilla strips that make us cry “more!” the company is launching a new Mexicanstyle hot sauce, ¡Sabor!; putting on its third annual Texas Pete Culinary Arts Festival; and moving its corporate offices to downtown Winston-Salem. “We’ve always kept our head down, but now we feel it’s time to bring it up and let people know we’re here,” says Chief Operating Officer of TW Garner Foods Company Heyward Garner ’97. Of the move, Heyward says, “It’s an effort to reconsolidate our corporate offices. We have completely maxed out our space here. Because business has been good, manufacturing has taken over everything. We have added on and cobbled together space where we could, but that is just no longer feasible.” The company has lived in its Indiana Avenue plant since it was built in 1942. In spite of the excitement Heyward feels about the downtown move, he says, “We hate to leave our current location. We were born and raised here. All of this land was originally our old home site. This conference room sits precisely where the old Garner house sat.” A plain, sprawling red brick building, the plant doesn’t scream “Texas Pete.” Texas Pete, himself, is just barely visible on the building facade, but the smells are unmistakable— those smells as you drive past make you yearn for an early dinner! Production operations will remain here, with only office personnel, about two-dozen, moving to the 15,000 square-foot space in the Nash-Bolich building on 4th Street. TW Garner will be on the second floor of the building above Skippy’s and Subway and will even have a demonstration kitchen for experimenting with flavors and courting vendors. “The idea is that our demonstration kitchen will be a place where we bring potential and new customers to integrate them into our new product development process. We will also use the space for menu ideation, with restaurants or grocery store lunch counters, for example,” says Heyward. “It will be at street level with a glass front, so passers-by will be able to have a ‘peek behind the curtain’.” For now, the kitchen is only for TW Garner restaurant and retail clients, but one day it may be open to the public.
of the original buildings. I am especially impressed by the calculated march through all of the old RJR factories—their rebirth as lofts and modern office space. It’s inspiring.”
“We believe downtown is where we need to be. We deeply believe in the notion of a ‘city of arts,’ and cooking is the art we are passionate about. We want to tie in with the culinary leaders in this city, and those leaders are downtown. We are at a point where we need to show the world that we are here and doing cool things,” Heyward asserts. “I think being downtown where so much is happening will help us attract new talent, too. One of the things I love most about the revitalization is how the city has brought in so many cool arts and innovations, and yet it’s kept the old, interesting facades
Heyward’s children attend Summit School — Hayden ’24 and Logan ’24 as does Dorothea’s son, Evan ’24.
“We believe downtown is where we need to be. We deeply believe in the notion of a ‘city of arts,’ and cooking is the art we are passionate about.”
The company has been family-held since its inception in 1929. Today, it is run by 3rd and 4th generation Garners. Chief Executive Officer Ann Garner Riddle ’64 is a niece of founder Thad Garner and has been with the company for more than 40 years. Chief Operating Officer Heyward Garner and Chief Marketing Officer Glen Garner are cousins and greatnephews to Thad. Matt McCollum, Chief Financial Officer, and Calen Butler, Business Intelligence Analyst, married Heyward’s sisters, Dorothea ’95 and Elizabeth ’05. The company has grown to more than 100 employees and distributes product to every state in the U.S. and 22 countries abroad.
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class notes 1954 Charles Ballance sent an e-mail and said “I have always felt that the school impacted my life in numerous beneficial ways and still recall Louise Futrell as a wonderful Latin teacher and a kindhearted person. So, my days at Summit were ones I recall fondly.”
1957 Sam Stimson was recently appointed to the Shriners Hospital for Children Board of Governors in Houston, Texas, one of the 22 hospitals in the Shriners group, serving children regardless of their parents’ ability to pay. He says, “I just don’t seem to be able to fully retire.”
1964 Vernon Glenn wrote to say, “starting my 41st year as a litigator and still enjoying (it) so much – with (a) great bunch – www.clorelaw.com. Family still speaks to me, so delighted. Very best to all – especially the remnants of the ‘old guard’.”
1980 John Budd recently opened a yoga studio in Reynolda Village, Yoga Dogz (yogadogz.org). John began a yoga practice while attending Appalachian State University; he is a 1987 graduate. From 1987 to 2012, John served as a pilot in the US Army and Air Force, both active and reserves. After returning from Afghanistan in 2002, he revisited his practice and later became certified through various lineages of Hatha Yoga. John says, “whether your goal is to improve your basketball game, live a happier more vital life, or manage stress, a regular yoga practice will improve your quality of life in many ways.”
1984 After retiring from teaching Art at Summit, Lisa Tudor relocated to Taos, New Mexico with her dog and partner, to pursue her creative endeavors. She says, “I have also started a virtual business called Arbonne with Holbrook Newman ‘86. My goal is to outfit my home with solar power and go ‘off grid’ similar to life on Bald Head Island during my childhood, but with technology instead of 70’s AM radio. Living in a delicate desert climate has reinforced my sensitivity toward our carbon footprint. There is so much to learn and life is very exciting as the captain of my own ship!”
1974 In reflection about Pioneer Day, Elizabeth Medlin Hale says, “it was a huge treat to have a “day with dad,” and that Jolly Place is a Summit memory that still stands out. Also, my dad was a great dancer – even on the square dance floor.”
1986 Friends and relatives of Greg Garcia ‘86 (deceased) gathered May 2015 to remember him and celebrate the many friends he connected. As always, the event included great food and many laughs. Summit School, past and present, was well-represented:
1979 George Cleland was installed as president of the Forsyth County Bar Association and 21st Judicial District Bar.
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David Kurtz ‘86, Dack Stackhouse ‘61, Ena Stackhouse ‘61, Kevin Garcia ‘83, Cliff Stancil ‘86, Jody Patella ‘83, JoJo Patella ‘80, Jennifer Taylor Ong ‘86, Catherine Turner Greene ‘86, Carla Tuner Martin ‘86, Beth Vann Bowman ‘88, Peyton Bowman ‘24, Hillary Greason Teague ‘86.
Lorrie Dixon married Bert Griggs on April 1, 2016 in Jackson Hole. In addition to owning Eskimo Advertising, a full service boutique PR, advertising and social media agency, Lorrie and her husband founded Drifter Merch (www.driftermerch.com), a music-inspired website offering high quality vintage-style goods.
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A feature film made in Alamance County with local actor Burgess Jenkins was released nationally on DVD. Created by Cornelius Muller Productions, LLC, Find A Way is distributed by Warner Word Entertainment. The film received a 5-Dove review from the Dove Foundation for being family approved, faith friendly, and faith based. Inspired by the story of Harry Cohen, a high-school quarterback in Burlington who died unexpectedly, Find A Way is a fictionalized account of his effect on several families dealing with their struggles with materialism, self-absorption, and ambition.
In August 2014, Austin Carter was hired by Safeway Chevrolet as Internet Sales Manager, less than a year later he was promoted to F&I Manager. Previously, he worked in Jacksonville as a Sales Professional with the Stevenson Automotive Group.
1992 Caroline Sanders Turner was selected Teacher of the Year at Western Union Elementary School in Waxhaw, NC where she teaches art. She has been a language arts teacher and middle and elementary school art teacher for 13 years in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County, Charlotte Mecklenburg, and Union County School Systems. She is married to Davis Turner, and they have a one-year-old daughter named Rebecca Louise. Denise Gagnon Faulhaber lives in Europe, in the Channel Islands, with her husband Peter and children Max and Madeleine.
1994 Mary Craig Wilson Tennille joined the Summit School Advancement Office in August as the Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship.
1995 Zach Albertson works for Winston Smiles Dentistry. He joined the practice in June 2015.
Becca Stevens’ song, Be Still, Perfect Animal (Becca Stevens Band) released in 2015 on Universal Classics is included in The Complete List: NPR Music’s Favorite Songs Of 2015 (jazz category).
2002 Tim Pennell wrote, “reading about the 50th Pioneer Day in Summit News brought back many memories. I am deeply grateful to Summit for instilling in me a relentless spirit of curiosity and exploration.” Tim lives in Boston, MA and is a Director at the nonprofit advisory firm Third Sector Capital Partners, Inc.
2003 After graduating from the MBA program at Wake Forest in 2014, Ashley Beach was hired as a Business Development Officer for Wells Fargo in Winston-Salem. She married Brian Brooks last August at Centenary United Methodist Church. Ashley co-chaired the 2015 Heart Ball and volunteers with the Junior League of Winston-Salem.
2004 William Mebane, right, visits campus and presents a gift to the Triad division to support financial aid.
photo by Martin Tucker left to right - Michael Ebeling, head of school, Karen Pranikoff, director of admissions and development for the Triad Academy division, Carrie Malloy, director of the Triad Academy division, and William Mebane ‘04
In 2014, Nathan Ruffin quit the “9-to-5” routine and started his own business. His dream was to open his own fabrication shop, which he calls HammerHead Design and Build. Read more here: www.hammerheadbuilt.com
1996 Jonathan Branch, pictured at Pioneer Day with his mother, Sandy Branch, fall 1989. Spring 2016 Summit ECHOES
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Wilson Douglas was married October 3, 2015 at Figure Eight Island, Wilmington, NC. Many Summit alums were in attendance to celebrate with Wilson and his wife Sarah: Top: Walker Douglas ‘78, John Ruffin ‘74, Catherine Douglas ‘08, Thomas Douglas ‘08, Ben Winikoff ‘04, Mary Grace Douglas ‘05, Nathan Ruffin ‘04, Will Hoppe ‘04, Stuart Ruffin ‘04, Lindsay Rothrock ‘04, Jordan Schwall ‘04, Ann Mills Lassiter ‘04, Frank Driscoll ‘04 Bottom: Charles Douglas ‘75, Margaret Douglas ‘05, Marian Millaway Douglas ‘69, Wright Lewallen ‘04, Wilson Douglas ‘04, Sarah Johnson Douglas, Dixon Douglas ‘99, Mimi Driscoll ‘04, Sandlin Douglas ‘94
2005 Stephen Doughton married in August 2015; he and his wife Kara live in Charlotte. Kimani Griffin, an ice speedskater, made the USA World Team! US Speedskating announced its 2015-16 Long Track Fall World Cup roster following the threeday World Cup Qualifier meet held at the Utah Olympic Oval; Kimani earned a spot on the prestigious sprint team made up of former Olympians.
2006 Dylan Rollins made a short film for his senior portfolio at Appalachian State, and it was selected for the 2015 Lookout Wild Film Festival.
2008 Thomas Douglas has launched a social media app, Zipsy. Read more here: (Notice the Summit Shirt!) http://tinyurl.com/hthbzje
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Margaret Carlson, a student at UNC-Chapel Hill, was in South Africa, fall 2015, working with Christel House, a holistic K-12 school that uses the power of complete development and education to break the cycle of poverty in South Africa’s poorest families. Noah Granger, a varsity cheerleader at UNC-Chapel Hill writes, “my experience at Carolina has been well rounded. I’m able to find a niche for all things that I’m interested in other than academics such as music and sports. I traveled to Orlando for 4 days to cheer events leading up to the bowl fame; it’s a fun experience I never expected to be having.”
2011 As a high school student at UNC School of the Arts, Joyner Horn won the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) award for 3 consecutive years as well as Most Outstanding High School Female for 2 of the 3 years. She was cast in the AJ Fletcher Opera Institute’s main stage production of La Rondine by Puccini and Les Contes d’Hoffmann by Offenbach. She attends Boston University for vocal performance and has performed with the school’s opera project and the choir at Symphony Hall. Joyner made the Dean’s List with special distinction in both the fall and spring semesters. In fall 2015, she was featured in a special concert for the voice department performing the work of Hugo Wolf. Timothy Smith paid a visit to Summit to engage with students in the lower school. A second year student (Youngster) at the Naval Academy, Smith chose the Academy because of the disciplined and focused learning photo by Martin Tucker environment. Not only has he kayaked in Alaska and learned to parachute, he hopes to study abroad in Brazil during his 3rd year (2nd Class Midshipman). He was impressed by the questions asked by even the youngest students, for example, “does the military promote peace or fight war?”
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2012 Josh Golden graduated from Reagan High School and was awarded the Robert G. Prongay Key Club Scholarship from the Winston-Salem Kiwanis Club. He was also awarded the Inspiration Award scholarship from Joyce Kohfeldt, Crosby Scholars program. On class day, he received the Science Award from Reagan and won the contest to speak at the graduation ceremony. Only two students were awarded the opportunity to give a speech. He wrote,”I know that all of my experience at Summit helped me achieve these things, and I am very grateful for that.” William Morgan was a speaker at the Academic Excellence Banquet at RJ Reynolds High School, spring 2015. He shared these words with the audience, “Before I arrived at RJ Reynolds High School, I attended Summit School for eleven years from kindergarten to ninth grade. I have many fond memories of that place, permanent feelings of growth and liberation which I will likely not forget.” Maggie Terry, a freshman at UNC-W, describes her Semester at Sea (fall 2015), “this has been an experience of a lifetime. I am taking four classes; personal finance, international relations, cross-cultural psychology, and anthropology. It’s great to only have 2 classes a day because it gives me a lot of time to really understand everything that I’m learning and to process everything. I also have time to reach out to my teachers. Each class connects with what I see and learn at ports, and the classes also connect with one another. I love the ship life. I have made so many friends, and there are activities I can participate in each day. All of the ports have been amazing and so different from one another.”
2013 Anne Hayden Wray has been on the RJ Reynolds tennis team for the past 3 years; the team has been undefeated in the conference for the past 2 years (16-0). Wray served as captain during the 2015-16 year.
2014 Annecy Daggett was awarded a Dean Prim Scholarship from the Winston-Salem Foundation. She will travel to China this summer and visit historical and popular cities.
In June 2015, Stuart Fuller achieved the career milestone of qualifying for the United States Golf Association (USGA) Jr. Amateur Championship, the top junior golf tournament in the country. “This is the biggest event in junior golf, and it has always been a dream of mine to qualify for it because of its overall stature and the greats such as Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth who have won it in the past.” Abra Granger, a student at RJ Reynolds High School, has committed to play field hockey at the University of Richmond. In addition to being a talented athlete, Granger also enjoys the stage. She was recently cast in the spring musical, Hairspray. Daniel Gray was in China for several weeks in late 2015. He visited 4 cities as an intern with the Global Classroom Alliance (GCA) organization to talk to students in Chinese schools, K-12, about what it is like to go to high school in America. Jake Lang was featured in "SportsXtra," Winston-Salem Journal, September 2015. Lang plays quarterback for RJ Reynolds High School and is the team captain. He said, “that showed me that the team believed in me. I have become more of a leader as the year has gone on.” Jabari Taylor-Reid, a junior at Mount Tabor High School, has been recognized by the National Society of High School Scholars for his academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to the community.
2015 Tori Huggins was featured in "SportsXtra," Winston-Salem Journal, January 2015. In the article Huggins says, “I’ve always wanted to play ball. I love everything about basketball; when you get an assist on somebody’s basket, when you score yourself, or when your team wins.” Emmie Littlejohn was featured in "SportsXtra," Winston-Salem Journal, October 2015. She was described as “a community organizer.” Before the start of the cross country season, Calvary Baptist didn’t have a girls’ team. She and a teammate persuaded five other girls to join them so the school could field a team. “Last year we only had one girl that ran,” Littlejohn said. “(We) got together and convinced some other girls to run. We have seven sophomores on the team.” Spring 2016 Summit ECHOES
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Welcome to 55 New Alums Class of 2015
In May 2015, 55 students were added to the alum count! This group, one of the largest since the late 1980s, was celebrated at a class breakfast hosted by the Advancement Office. Sandlin Douglas, co-chair of the Alumni Council (pictured far right, back), talked about the importance of staying connected to Summit.
Join Us for the Summit Spring Arts Showcase May 10, 2016 Exhibits Campus Wide Chorus, Theatre, and Band Program 7 pm On Tuesday May 10, Summit School will become a museum when we exhibit the visual art of Kindergarten through 9th grade all day throughout the entire campus – including the most unlikely places! Students will share work in various mediums inspired by a common theme. Performing arts will be highlighted throughout the day, with pop-up performances around the school and a final choral, band and theatre program in the evening. Don’t miss this CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS. 23
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Green Circle Bus Retires The green circle bus retired October 2015. It had been in service since the late 1980’s.
9th Grade Camping Trip 2nd Generation Billy Stoltz, pictured center, has been a mainstay chaperone on the 9th Grade Camping trip. During the trip to High Rocks, fall 2015, Billy connected with 5 students, whose parents he had chaperoned 'back in the day.' Pictured are the children of Will Joyner '85, Quad Quadland '88, Pam Sale Cavenaugh '85, Jonathan Blanco '88 and Sam Gray '88.
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2012
High Point University
John Haynie
Wake Forest University
Colin Archer
Connecticut College
Livi Henderson
Wake Forest University
Grant Bailey
High Point University
Melina Jorizzo
Wake Forest University
Henry Baldwin
Warren Wilson College
Daniel Kemper
Purdue University
Madeleine Barbee
High Point University
Jana Klages-Miller
Whitman College
Stephanie Brackett
Elon University
Nora Klages-Miller
Hannah Brenner
George Washington University
University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Ruthie Britton
UNC-Chapel Hill
Graves Littlejohn
Clemson University
Mary Ann Broughton
UNC-Chapel Hill
Gregory McNeer
Kenyon College
Michael Carpenter
Georgia Institute of Technology
Preston Miller
Belmont University
Robby Casey
UNC-Wilmington
Evan Millican
UNC-Chapel Hill
Julia Coggins
Durham University (UK)
William Morgan
Wake Forest University
George Conger
Sewanee University
Ricky Noll
Washington University
Fred Crowell
NC State University
Kate Oldham
UNC-Chapel Hill
Taeylor Dickenson
Clemson University
Adam Ornelles
UNC-Asheville
Harrison Disher
Wake Technical Community College
Clark Osborn
Wake Forest University
Sarah Dixon
University of South Carolina
Anna Phillips
East Carolina University
Kerry Eagan
University of South Carolina
Miranda Pouncey
UNC-Charlotte
Mollie Ebeling
UNC-Chapel Hill
Matthew Regan
Davidson College
Jake Einstein
Gap Year - Patagonia, Chile
Nate Robinson
Capitol Technology University
Lindsay Fadel
High Point University
Patrick Schwall
Gap Year
Jordan Fields
NC State University
Sean Stewart
Duke University
Noah Feldman
Carleton College
Maggy Terry
UNC-Wilmington
Libby Fulton
UNC-Chapel Hill
Jacob Weinberg
UNC-Chapel Hill
Joshua Golden
NC State University
Austin Whaling
Appalachian State University
William Hanson
University of Chicago
Lawson Wimmer
Furman University
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Bobby Galloway August 21, 2015
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Linda Kirby August 12, 2015
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Jenny Pleasants May 27, 2015
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Lil Ferrell Rex January 15, 2016
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Evelyn Moore Rickert May 16, 2015
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Hadley Scott May 5, 2015
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Adrian Rice Shore February 2, 2016
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Emily Blum Smith February 3, 2016
Former Staff Margaret Bach November 29, 2015 Bonnie Poindexter February 4, 2016 Peggy Pruett June 12, 2015 Jean Williams January 5, 2016
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