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May 2012 Volume 30 Number 8
A news publication of The Lovett School
Lovett Students Honored by Top Scholarship Programs Many Lovett students in the Class of 2012 have been invited to apply for highly competitive scholarships and many others have received generous offers of merit scholarships based upon their admission applications. Below we highlight two students who have been honored by the highest awards at the institutions named. Last spring, Peter Diaz was nominated to represent Lovett in the Morehead-Cain Scholarship competition for attendance at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. After a yearlong and very rigorous application and interview process, Peter was named among the less than four percent of applicants offered a Morehead-Cain Scholarship. In nominating Peter, Lovett recognized him as one who has distinguished himself as a leader in both scholarship and character. He is a critical thinker who strives to make connections across time periods and fields. Peter calls himself “an international connoisseur,” filling his free time as a boy memorizing capitals and learning geography. He has followed up that interest in high school as one of the Speech and Debate Team’s top competitors in Extemporaneous Speaking. Peter also plays the upright bass in Lovett’s nationally renowned Ellington Jazz band, and he has taught himself the electric bass and guitar. Peter’s classmates see him as a model to emulate, and he takes very seriously the trust his peers have placed in him as their student body president. Through his own commitment to team-building and his extraordinary ability to recognize and elicit the best from his classmates, he is able to move them to action. His passionate dedication to everything he does is a hallmark of his character and the primary reason he has such a powerful influence on those around him. Danielle Currin has been honored among the top applicants to the University of Georgia with a Foundation Fellowship. Fellows receive an annual stipend of $9,000 for in-state students (in addition to the HOPE scholarship) and numerous opportunities for national and international travel/study, faculty-directed academic research, and an extensive program of academic
Are we there yet?
enrichment. In addition to this tremendous honor, Danielle is also a member of the Cum Laude
You’ve heard this question before, right? You’re in the car with the kids on your way to your favorite vacation spot, and every 30 minutes you hear, “Are we there yet?” What a relief it is when you’re finally “there!” This big question around Lovett refers to the Annual Fund. The answer right now is “not yet, but almost.” Here’s where we are:
86 percent of the monetary goal has been raised.
A total of $2,050,000 is needed by Saturday, June 30, 2012.
on the Lovett Headmaster’s List each semester. Many of Danielle’s strengths are embodied within her stellar work ethic. Although math and science are her passions, Danielle is also a gifted writer. She has been a member of the creative writing club for the last four years and recently had a short story published by Wren’s Nest Publishing Company. Danielle is also a talented musician, and has played the violin in the orchestra since her freshman year. According to Dr. David S. Williams, director of the Honors Program at UGA, “successful Foundation applicants demonstrate a high degree of intellectual drive and curiosity, and possess superior records of leadership and service.” Danielle easily lives up to these high standards and well beyond. She is a young woman of intellect, maturity, sensitivity, loyalty, and dedication with an incredible future ahead of her. Lovett salutes these students!
100 percent of Lovett’s trustees have participated
with donations.
and National Honor Societies, a 2012 National Merit semi-finalist, and she has been recognized
97 percent of full-time faculty and administrative
staff have participated with donations. 62 percent of parents have participated with donations; 100 percent participation is Lovett’s goal for parents. Please support Lovett today by making your own donation and helping Lovett achieve its goals. Giving
The Civil War and the Forging of Character: A Lecture Series Presented by The Lovett School Lovett is pleased to announce The Civil War and the Forging of Character, a four-year lecture series that will mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War and the Battle of Atlanta. Its purpose: to bring to our campus speakers and scholars who can engage all of us on matters of character and integrity as demonstrated during this defining period in our nation’s history. Edward Ayers, Ph.D., the president of the University of Richmond, will kick-off the series with a lunchtime lecture: Monday, May 21, 2012
and pledging is easy—visit <www.lovett.org/give>; call
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Elizabeth Jones at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1240; or mail a gift
Hendrix-Chenault Theater
to the school’s Advancement Office. As always, gifts of all sizes are appreciated.
Light refreshments will be served after the lecture.
Summer Speed Ahead Program
Reservations are requested. R.s.v.p. to (404) 262-3032, ext. 1717.
Once again, the Academic Resource Center will offer Kindergarten–Grade 12 students the opportunity to reinforce skills or acquire new skills over the summer through Speed Ahead. All Speed Ahead tutors are either Lovett teachers or tutors. Therefore, they have a thorough understanding of Lovett’s curriculum and academic expectations. Please contact Marcia Sisson at msisson@lovett.org to request a list of tutors.
This lecture is free and open to the public. A teacher and scholar of American history, Dr. Ayers is the former dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia. He is one of the nation’s leading scholars on the history of the American South and author of The Promise of the New South: Life After Reconstruction, a finalist for both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. The Civil War and the Forging of Character is made possible by The Jack and Anne Glenn Character Education Speakers Fund, through the generosity of the Jack and Anne Glenn Charitable Foundation and brothers Alston, Bob, Jack, and Lewis Glenn, and in cooperation with the Atlanta History Center. The series will continue through 2015, with speakers to include:
Gary W. Gallagher, Ph.D., University of Virginia;
Ted DeLaney, Ph.D., Washington and Lee University;
Elizabeth R. Varon, Ph.D., University of Virginia;
David W. Blight, Ph.D., Yale University;
And many more. Watch for a brochure with more information about the series and additional speakers. Details are available
online at <www.lovett.org/civilwar>.
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Graduation is just around the corner! We are able to Siempre Verde merchandise has arrived! Please custom order many personalized items, which make ett Legends stop in to see the great shawls, scarves, jewelry, wonderful graduation gifts. There are so many options y Peebles’ March 14 chapel talk, titled “Grace and Community.” le who have given heartCivil and soulWar to Lovett for decades—Bill Railey bags, coffee, and more brought back from the The and the Forging of Character available, from Collegiate Tervis Tumblers, to pert ask for, I did not seek, I did not expect, I did not deserve. It just eacher and coach, 1975–present), and Clara Traver and Middle mostSpeakers recent student trip to Ecuador. All proceeds Thanks to funds from the Jack and (teacher Anne Glenn Character Education Lovett is able to offer Civil sonalized acrylicFund, clipboards, cosmetic bags,The shower ow it to—an opportunity to be lifted in the moment we experience the , Jim, and ClaraWar have given our school 112 years of extraordinary service. from this merchandise go to the community and and the Forging of Character, a four-year speaker series marking the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Over the caddies, stationary, as well as Lovett commemoraoss time. In experiencing the grace of my grandparents’ unconditional veteran teacher and nationally renowned coachbring Jim Glasser school in Santa Rosa, Ecuador. course of the next several wrestling years, we shall to Lovett, in cooperation the Atlanta History Center, a number tive gifts, with including silver jewelry boxes and picture of ir love would be a constant anchor in my life, and it has been! Over time, umber of his wrestlers and wrestling parents have established the Jim speakers who will share with our students—as well as with ourframes. faculty,Once staff, you parents, and havefriends, decided on alumni—a the perfectvariety items, that kind of love and that we need to find ways to share it with others. will support Lovett wrestling in perpetuity. Also made public was the Please join us for the very popular “12 Days of and of perspectives on how the monumental events of the Civil Warwe forged ourwrap collective and individual characters will gift them all for you. those times—when we least suspect it—that people reach out to us with e that will be a consciences. part of the new athletic center (which we hope to begin Christmas” event from Thursday, December 1, The Graduation Diploma frame is now available hose moments, don’t we recognize ever so profoundly that all of us need the Jim Glasser Room thanks to a major gift from one of Jim’s former through Friday, December 16.and Each day weatwill Dr. Ed Ayers, President of the University of Richmond, former Dean of the College of Arts Sciences thefeafor pre-order. This mahogany and gold trim frame n and love? feature a special offer on one merchandise University of Virginia, and noted Southern and Civil War historian theand first in this serieswith on “The tureswill navydeliver matting is lecture embossed in gold ves, each of us has to be able to imagine how grace might unfold. ally dedicated Bill Railey Field—the new multipurpose, artificially category. Please check out our website for further Monday, May 21, at 11:00 am in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater. Lovett He willSchool.” have been herestop the previous to put serve as Please by or callday us to your tly and yet we don’t have the eyes—the imagination—to see and ball, lacrosse, and soccer teams and by physical education students, as exercises.details. our graduation speaker at Lovett’s 51st commencement The title of Dr. Ayers’ May 21 lecture is “Where name on the list for this very popular graduation item. ce that surrounds us. Think about these examples of grace: ral alumni andDid families eagerCome to express their greattalk, appreciation to Bill the hard choices that had to be made by a number of people Freedom From?” In this he will describe the arts or athletics or in writing or in debate or leadership that we had her and coach, as well as being (with 200 wins) Want to as bepossible the first will to know type of during thetheir Civiladmiration War. I hopefor ashis many members of the Lovett community join about us for these Dr. Ayers’
Looking Ahead
h school football history. events? Send an e-mail to qwaidelich@lovett.org presentation on May 21 and will join us for future programs inAnnual this series, as well. Several have already Uniform and Spiritscholars Wear Sale ow reaches out to us in kindness or with a smile or a pat on the shoulder eld honoring Clara Traver in celebration of her almost 42 years of service (Subject: Subscribe to Campus Store Emails) to Dr. committed to joining us for this series, including authors and historians Dr. Gary Gallagher, Dr. George McDaniel, Monday, April 16–Friday, April 20 xt. That is grace. ader in our Middle School. The last two years, I have had the privilege receive emails regarding sales, new merchandise, Ted Delaney, Dr. Elizabeth Varon, Dr. David Blight, Thomas Cartwright, Steven Davis, and20Dr. Wiley off Sword, All currentDr. families will receive percent on alland olleague going the extra mile for a fellow friend in need. That is grace. with Clara. I have witnessed first-hand how good she is as a teacher, how and special events in the store. Once on the list, singer Bobby Horton. For additional information, please visit our website at <www.lovett.org/civilwar>. uniforms and spirit wear purchased during these nity showing enormous grit in the face of suffering or challenge or e cares about her students. Homecoming barbecue, we were proud out atinany Given At thethe significant military engagements that took placedates. atyou andcan nearopt Lovett thetime. spring summer 1864, Sizes and quantities will beand limited due of to the donors have made founding gifts to the Clara Traver Endowment Fund, the importance of the Battle of Atlanta to the ultimate disposition of the war and to the presidential election of 1864, end of the school year. Rain checks will be issued for ace and how he is bearing up under that struggle, learning from that serving Middle as Schooler, as toand a student in Breakthrough Atlanta, Have you your holiday shopping yet? Did you well as as thewell painful formative effects this “remorseless” struggle haddone on virtually every family community all sizes that are not on hand during theand sale. o be a force for grace by consoling that person and by offering support d on whose advisory serves. know that addition to theBob, merchandise we carry, of our board nation,she it is so fitting that we would have this series. OurNew gratitude is in great to Alston, and Lewis families will receive the sameJack, discount in August. of Jim, Bill, and Glenn Clara, and so very grateful for allCharacter they haveEducation given our Speakers Fund thereinare many items that we canand order especially for establishing the Glenn memory of their parents for making this Please be watching for our Uniform Order Form. ect, that we are broken, that we are flawed, that we have warts—and for you? military historian and curator at the Atlanta wonderful opportunity possible! We also thank Dr. Gordon Jones, senior This will be available on the website beginning Monour broken places, there is the opportunity to offer grace out of our bags, towels, etc; History Center, for his significant role in planning this series. day, Monogrammed March 26. Parents will be able to submit their ve grace amidst these same sufferings. Henri Nouwen, one of my Engraved jewelry, frames, and jewelry boxes; order via fax or email to the Campus Store. We will pull ce ourselves from people with struggles. As he says, “When we dismiss Tervis Tumblers—personalized, NCAA schools, your order, write up any items for a rain check, and weakness, we stunt their lives by ignoring their gifts, which are often or just for fun prints; have it all ready for you to pick up during the sale. The eds, whether our bruises are visible or not. The compassionate life is the Nams Cookies—personalized labels on candies Billy Peebles | Headmaster order form eliminates the need to wait in line, making en in weakness and that true community is a fellowship of the weak” or cookies; it easier to run into the store during carpool to pick up Gaming systems (XBox, Wii, Playstation) and uniforms. nging those of us in our struggles to remember our strengths amidst games; and us who see a person struggling to reach out to that person, to show Personalized stationary and paper products. Book Buy Back the struggler’s gifts amidst his struggles. Seniors: Wednesday, May 9 one another in our weakness, he also believes communities should As always: Upper School: Thursday, May 17, and ommunity celebrates gifts, but also acknowledges and responds All proceeds go back to the school. esponse” codes Green allow you to Corner access Friday, May 18, 9:00 AM –2:00 PM rue community reaches out to all in our triumphs as well as in our We offeron complimentary wrap community on items Stay tuned for updates on sustainability initiatives going within the gift Lovett phone, without having to type anything in. Middle School: Thursday, May 24, and purchased in the store. p on your smartphone, then use the app to Friday, May 25, 10:00 AM –1:00 PM bout community in the context of my work here. For an institution of our Our prices are lower than retail. Senior Projects and Local Sustainability Efforts any given time, I think there is a good and strong sense of community There is no sales In addition to ajust veryfor busy are finding waystax to be involved in local cial offer in the Campus Store, our Earth Week here at Lovett, other students This year’s list of hardcover books being bought back when you feel a part of it. If you feel that you are not a part of the sustainability efforts. Seniors George Spencer, Camille Kapaun, and Katie Bazzel got their hands dirty, working for will be available for viewing in the store and on the the community—that is a very lonely place to be. If we really are truthful The Campus Store is open Monday through local organizations during their senior projects. website beginning Friday, May 4. that there are times when we do not feel as much a part of this place as AMstudied –4:00 PM , and Friday, Thursday, 7:30 George embarked on an exciting senior project at The Georgia Aquarium. He tubastrea coral. Tubastrea Our Prices are always lower than retail, there is se—again, as they do from time to time for all of us—I hope and pray AM –3:30 PM.over the Caribbean Sea. His project 7:30 is an invasive species that is native to the Indo-Pacific, but has been found taking o get a bargain uniformin needs. We are located with in thethem, lowerto no sales tax, and all proceeds go back to the school. se on the outsidefor ofall theyour community an effort to connect focused on the reproduction of these corals so that we might learn to control its invasive qualities. e always appreciate gently used uniform donations throughout the The Campus Store is open Monday through Thursday, re a part of the whole. Camille spent her days at Avalon Catering, a company that sources local ingredients in their dishes and is School front steps, outside the Campus Store, and in the Middle School 7:30 AM –4:00 PM, and Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM. dedicated to using seasonal ingredients, which intrigued Camille. As part of her senior project, Camille also planned year are as follows: the 2nd Annual Lovett Food Fair, bringing vendors to campus that use fresh, local ingredients in their food. Sales Katie chose to work for Red Queen Tarts, a local baking company, that can be found at Atlanta-area farmer’s 8:00 am–2:00 pm The Communications Office publishes the markets selling their items. During her first week on the job, Katie worked on various local farms, harvesting, 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lovett Lines newsletter nine times a year. weeding and planting, getting a real feel for the hard labor that is a major part of daily life on these small farms that
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Deadline for the February 2012 issue of Deadline for the May 2012 issue of the the Lovett Lines newsletter: Lovett and the Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market Lovett Lines newsletter: January 2012out and learn more On Saturday, May 5, Lovett will be represented at the Peachtree RoadFriday, Farmer’s Market.6,Come Wednesday, April 4, 2012 about Lovett’s sustainability initiatives, talk to current Green Team members, watch Katie Bazzel do a cooking
ability initiatives going on within the Lovett community ability initiatives going on within thefresh Lovett community! demonstration, and buy some veggies for your weekly cooking.Jennifer Zei
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are so many options available, from collegiate Tervis tumblers, acrylic clipboards, cosmetic bags, and shower caddies, to Lovett commemorative gifts, including silver jewelry boxes and picture frames. Once you have decided on the perfect items, we will gift wrap them all for you. The graduation diploma frame is now available. This mahogany and gold trim frame features navy matting and is embossed in gold with the ‘The Lovett School.’ Are you ready for summer? Stop in to load up on any summer essentials. We are a great source for beach bags, towels, and lotions. And while you are here, you can pick up your student’s summer reading books. Don’t forget, we are open daily in the summer from 9:00 am –Noon and 1:00–3:00 pm.
Book Buy Back Seniors: Wednesday, May 9 Upper School: Thursday, May 17, and Friday, May 18, 9:00 am –2:00 pm Middle School: Thursday, May 24, and Friday, May 25, 10:00 am –1:00 pm This year’s list of hardcover books being bought back will be available Friday, May 4. The list is based on the teacher’s decision to use the same book next year. Book Buy Back Forms can be picked up in the store anytime after May 4. Prior to Book Buy Back, the student’s teacher must approve and sign their form. Books will only be accepted for return on the specified dates and times above. Our textbook vendor, Classbook, will be on hand to buy back books that will be used next year. In some cases, they also may be able to purchase old Lovett. Students who return books at Book Buy Back will receive a receipt when they sell back their books. check sent to the student’s home address.
No Uniform Sales During the Summer The Campus Store does not sell uniforms during the summer. The last day to purchase uniforms before summer break is Friday, May 25. We will begin selling uniforms again on Wednesday, August 1. The Campus Store will have uniform sales from Wednesday, August 1–Friday August 10, between 9:00 am–3:00 pm. There will be two nights of extended hours for uniform sales on Wednesday, August 1, and Thursday, August 2, between 5:00 pm–7:30 pm. Families with new students will receive 20 percent off of their uniform and spirit wear purchases from Wednesday, August 1–Friday,
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Annual “E-Waste Drive” during the week of January 9–13. Over the es Meredith Statler and Upper School students from the Green Team dvanced electronics so the E-Waste Drive is a perfect place to bring Road Farmer’s Market. Lovett’s booth at the market will focus on hem in the trash. Many electronics contain harmful materials that are recycling, and organic gardening. Senior Katie Bazzel will be doing a or that takes care of ourCommunications e-waste destroys all data, publishes so computer hard The Office Green Team will be present to answer questions. We hope to the see you
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Around Lovett Thank You Thank you, parent volunteers, for contributing your time and talents in countless ways this year. You represent an incredible spirit of generosity and service within the Lovett community, helping to make it the wonderful school that it is. In fact, at the time of this writing as most of us are winding down, several committees are just gearing up to make sure that the special year-end events and activities go smoothly. In the Middle School, Sandy Kring and Kathy Stratton are organizing over 60 parent volunteers to assist faculty members on one of the most fun days of the year—Field Day. The campus will be a sea of color as all sixth through eighth grade students divide into six teams to participate in 14 individual and nine team events, including all-time favorites ultimate frisbee and tug-of-war. Mebane Pulliam, Gigi Rouland, Wanda Saxon (Grade 5), and Lindsay Rocco (Grade 8) will be coordinating greeters and lining up volunteers to provide and serve refreshments at the ceremonies that celebrate the completion of Lower and Middle School. We appreciate their efforts to make these milestone events even more special. In the Upper School, Ansley Conner, Donna Holden, and Michelle Neville will do the same to make the National Honor Society/Cum Laude induction ceremonies and Senior Honor Night memorable evenings for participating juniors and seniors and their guests. And in May, senior graduation co-chairs Valarie Easterling, Donna Holden, and Wendi Wells will provide the steady hands to pin boutonnieres and corsages on our seniors!
2012–13 LPA Executive Board Co-Presidents: Patty Layson, Beth Mayfield Executive Vice Presidents: Patricia Ulrich, Katherine Wahl Past Presidents: Evelyn Achecar, Beth Ward Secretary: Allison Adzema Secretary-Elect: Leigh Kandzari Treasurer: Ric Mayfield Treasurer-Elect: Diane White Upper School VP: Susan Wilby Upper School VP-Elect: Ruth Russ Middle School VP: Jaci Hardy Middle School VP-Elect: Sue Suber Lower School VP: Kirstie Cohen Lower School VP-Elect: Karen Andros
The LPA also owes a huge debt of gratitude to our treasurer, Nancy Okeson, and financial advisor, Betsy Wiens, for working tirelessly throughout the year, and for their guidance in setting the budget for next year. Finally, a very special thank you to Patty Layson and Beth Mayfield, co-presidents elect, and the entire LPA nominating committee. They spent countless hours reviewing self nomination forms of parents who were willing to lead a committee and have successfully slated a terrific new LPA general board and grade reps for the upcoming 2012–13 school year. It is sure to be an exceptional year with these dedicated volunteers at the helm! Be sure to check out the many volunteer opportunities available within one of the nearly 30 LPA committees serving our school. “Willingness to Serve” forms will be on the Lovett website by the end of May—and we need you! Evelyn Achecar and Beth Ward | LPA President Co-chairs
Book Pick-Up/Mandatory Registration Dates Monday, August 6: Grades 8 and 12 Tuesday, August 7: Grades 7 and 11 Wednesday, August 8: Grades 9 and 10 Thursday, August 9: Grade 6—all day Thursday, August 9: Make-up Day—after noon Hours of Operation: 9:00 am–2:45 pm
Recycled Uniform Sales Thank you so much for a great year! We appreciate everyone who staffed the shop, donated, and shopped at the Recycled Uniform Sale. We made more than $15,000, all of which goes directly back to Lovett! We will be accepting used uniforms all summer and appreciate any donations. Bins are located on the Lower School front steps, outside the Campus Store, and in the Middle School entrance foyer. 2012 Opening Sales
2012–13 First Wednesday Sales
August 6, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (extended hours)
September 5, 8:00–10:00 am
August 7, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
October 3, 8:00–10:00 am and 2:00–3:30 pm
August 8, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
November 7, 8:00–10:00 am
August 9, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
December 5, 8:00–10:00 am
August 10, 9:00 am–1:00 pm
January 9, 8:00–10:00 am and 2:00–3:30 pm February 6, 8:00–10:00 am
2013 Final Sales
March 13, 8:00–10:00 am
May 1, 8:00 am–3:30 pm
April 3, 8:00–10:00 am
All sales will be held in the LPA office, on the lower level of the Fuqua Center. We look forward to seeing you!
Lovett Auction 2012 Be a Part of the Fun! Following the kick-off meeting in April, Lovett Auction 2013 preparations are roaring ahead. The most important thing for you to do is to come to the auction, bid on the items, and enjoy
Please read the following instructions carefully. The Book Pick-Up/Mandatory Registration procedure will begin at the Admission Office. When you arrive on campus, please go to the Admission Office first. The staff will check to see that all of the required student forms are on file at the school and that tuition and fees have been posted in the Business Office. If all forms and fees are on file, you will be given a form to present at the Middle or Upper School registration desks. The Middle and Upper School staff will give you your schedule and locker number. You can then proceed to the book pick-up area, where you will purchase your books and have a student ID card made if needed. After you have your books, you can go to your locker in either the Middle or Upper Schools. Volunteers will be available to help you find your locker.
Information about the Book-Pick-Up/ Mandatory Registration Schedule
yourself. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 23, 2013, and plan to be at the Buckhead Theatre for a great social event that will also bring in vital funds for our Lovett students. Many hands are needed to make this fabulous party successful in raising money to en-
Families with more than one student in Grades 6–12: If a family has more than one student at Lovett, these stu-
hance our children’s education. Whether you are looking for a big task, a small task, advance
dents may come to book pick-up on the same day regard-
work, or something to do the night of the auction, there is a place for you to volunteer on the
less of their grade levels. Families will not be required to
auction team.
make two trips during book pick-up.
Be a Patron. You received a letter in April explaining how to be a Patron for the $500, $1,000, or $2,000 level. Sign up now to support the auction at the Patron level. The auction also needs Corporate sponsors and In-Kind sponsors. And of course for an auction, we need things for people to buy! If you have an item to donate or have a connection to help us solicit an item, let us know.
New students in Grades 6–12: New students may pick up your books on your assigned day or on the make up day.
So, jump right in! Join a committee, be a patron, offer your beach house, be a corporate sponsor, buy a tuition raffle ticket, and come have fun on Saturday, February 23, 2013! Please email Marlyn Chapman at marlynfish@aol.com or Cindy Price at cindyloup@bellsouth.net to join the team.
What to do if you cannot pick up your books on your assigned day: If you are unable to come on your scheduled day, the
Register Now for Lovett Summer Programs Parents, have you checked out the Summer Programs at Lovett? As the famous Dr. Seuss said “If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.”
makeup time is after 12:00 pm on Thursday, August 9. We will not be able to sell books on Friday, August 10. The only other option to purchase books is on Monday, August 13, or any day after.
Whether you are looking for the good, old-fashioned fun or a traditional day camp, a fine arts enrichment, or a challenging athletics program, Lovett’s summer programs
Except as noted above, students will not be allowed to pick up
are designed to help your child acquire new skills, build self-confidence, make friends,
their books other than on their scheduled day.
and have fun! For more information or to register, please visit <www.lovett.org/ summerprograms>.
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Around Lovett It’s Time for Health Forms—Check your Email The Lovett health record is an important component of your child’s wellness while attending The Lovett School. The
E-books Have Arrived—Check Them Out!
information gathered is vital to the function of the Infirmary and allows the nurses to best serve you and your child
We are very pleased to announce that both the Vasser
during their school day. Lovett does require a physical every year for all students which is considered current for one
Woolley Library and the Dorothy Floyd Library now have
calendar (12 month) year.
circulating e-books! Each library has selected age-appro-
To provide you with easier access, we will again have all forms available on the Lovett website at <www.lovett.org/
priate titles for their students. The initial lists of titles are
infirmary>. You also should have received an email letter with complete information regarding health forms, athletic
small, but they’ll keep growing – after all, we don’t need
forms, and immunization information, as well as a link allowing you to download the forms appropriate for your
shelf space!
student. Please note that Lovett will no longer be mailing forms to current and new families. You are welcome to fax
The books will be searchable in our online catalogs,
any completed forms to the Infirmary at (404) 479-8461. This allows you to keep a copy for your records.
and you’ll find a link to take you to the title. For those
All health and immunization forms need to be turned in to the Infirmary by July 1, 2012, to allow time for process-
of you who have used e-books through a public library,
ing before registration and book pick-up. Please remember your student may not practice or play in their chosen sport
you’ll know that there is an app that has to be down-
if their physical is not up-to-date. This is a GHSA rule.
loaded and an account has to be created. Right now, the
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Infirmary at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1242.
app, which is called Blio, is available free for any iOS, PC
Used Book Bag Drive to Benefit the Homeless Summer is just around the corner, and the school year is almost over. Are you ready for a new book bag for next year? Are you a senior and no longer have a need for your book bag? Lovett will be collecting new and used book bags
and Android device. It can also be used with a Kindle Fire and we expect it to be available for Barnes & Noble’s Nook soon. To check out and read your book at home, you’ll
during the final weeks of school and exams to benefit Crossroads Community Ministries. Crossroads began nearly
need an ID code from the library. We will be glad to help
40 years ago when a St. Luke’s Episcopal Church member handed a homeless man a sandwich. From that moment of
you get set up to use these books on your devices, too.
compassion, the Soup Kitchen evolved and in 1996 Crossroads became a non-profit organization, assisting the home-
You will need an email account. We suggest parents of
less with programs for housing, stabilization, and prepared meals. Crossroads clientele can really use our donated
Lower School students use their own account or create a
book bags to carry their belongings in. More information will be published in the school bulletins. Contact Angela
family email address for this purpose.
Morris-Long at amorrislong@lovett.org for more information.
We’re very excited about this new venture, and we hope you will take advantage of it—and be sure to ask for titles you’d like us to consider adding to the collection.
Lower School News
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New Parents Survival Guide—An Insider’s View First, I can’t believe that the school year is almost over. I have had the pleasure of getting to know so many of you, and I look forward to getting to know many more. It has been an amazing experience serving as the administrative assistant for the Lower School. I thought the legal profession was fast pace. I am still adjusting to the tremendous differences from the routine law firm sounds, but now, I welcome the sounds of the Lower School. Working as an administrative assistant has allowed me to gain knowledge of the inner workings of the Lower
School. I am astonished by the daily time and preparation put forth by the teachers, principals, and counselors. I am also astonished that we safely transition close to 500 of our precious students from point A to point B daily—sometimes in less than 35 minutes! Your preparation and patience has a lot to do with this. Hopefully this article will give you some insight into the Lower School information that I would like to have
known five years ago when Cyrus was in kindergarten! In fact, the Lower School administrative staff is working on a booklet for new parents. The new parent booklet will help fill new parents in on all the little things that will make their child’s transition into the Lovett community easier. We will also post it on the Lovett website for all returning families. There are so many traditions and terms that we all take for granted, such as ASAP, ARC, NUD. These terms can be overwhelming for new parents! So to assist some of our new parents, and even returning parents, here are some key points from the new parent handbook from an insider’s view. I’ve lost my fleece! The lost and found is located in the Lower School Office and Multipurpose Room. We are
fortunate to have two wonderful volunteers, Melindia Morgan and Hitomi Okamoto, who take time out of their busy schedules to sort the lost and found articles. They make an effort to return items that are identifiable to the students. While writing the last name on the tiny fleece tag is appreciated, the names are often very difficult to interpret. Similarly, initials and first names become a research project for our volunteers. Therefore, an iron-on name tag with the first and last name is ideal.
Students Teach their Classmates Cricket First graders Avi Daftari and Roshan Bhandari brought their cricket equipment to class and explained the basic rules of the game. The classes played a modified game with “bowlers, wickets, and the pitch.”
As a new parent, I was mystified by NUD. Many of you may be laughing at my lack of knowledge, but I recall Googling the term. NUD is an acronym for Non-Uniform Day in the Lower School. The students love it. NUD days are usually centered around a holiday or special occasion. While NUD allows students to express their individually, there are still guidelines that must be followed to prevent distractions in the classroom. The NUD guidelines are in the Parent/Student Handbook. The new parent handbook will discuss some of the more specific guidelines. My child left his book, can I deliver it? Students are discouraged from contacting parents to bring forgotten items. First it takes the student out of their classroom to come down to the Lower School Office to call. If the parent insists upon bringing the item, the class is disrupted, no matter how slightly to deliver the item. If your child does not have his book, there is usually a reasonable recourse. In addition, it prepares our students for Middle School, where deliveries are really discouraged. What is ASAP? An important option for Kindergarten–Grade 5 is ASAP, the After School Activities Program. ASAP provides care for Lower School children until 6:00 pm. While Christian Young, director of ASAP, would appreciate the heads-up that a student will be participating, ASAP is always an option to you if you are late for carpool. Snacks are provided. The program has a structured routine that allows for down time, as well as for organized activities. Remember, no question is too small. After all, I am the parent that researched NUD! So feel free to contact me. Darlene Walls | Lower School Administrative Assistant
First Grade Visits Chinatown In March, our first graders took their annual field trip to Chinatown for lunch. All students were instructed on the use of chopsticks and had the chance to use them when eating their special food.
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Lower School News Sarah Spiers Receives the 2012 Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award Lower School science teacher Sarah Spiers was recognized in Chapel on March 26 by The Garden Club of America for her work with Lower School students in the organic garden. She received the 2012 Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award, which included a certificate and check for $1,000. Dr. Bill Dunkel suggested Ms. Spiers for this award and Kathy Lee—a Cherokee Garden Club member, Lovett Trustee, and parent of three Lovett alumni—nominated Ms. Spiers. From left to right: Teed Poe (one of The Garden Club of America judges and presenter of the award in Chapel), Kathy Lee (Lovett Trustee, parent of three alums, and nominator of the award), Sarah Spiers, Felicia Huger (Lovett parent and Sarah Spiers supporter), and Bill Dunkel.
Middle School News
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Marc Mallet Receives the Medal of Officer for the Palmes Académiques
Middle School Paper Waste Project If you walk through the halls of the Middle School building you may notice an abun-
In March, Marc Mallet, Middle School French
dance of abandoned papers left behind at the printers for student use. It has been said
teacher and world languages department chair,
that the students are wasteful in their printing and possibly need to have the privilege
was one of two
revoked. A closer look might reveal that some of the pages are left over from days past.
Atlantans to receive the medal of the Palmes Aca-
That being said, the seventh grade math classes were curious to discover the truth and
démiques from Pascal Le Deunff, consul general
share the results.
of France in Atlanta. The Palmes Académiques, created in 1808, is
Paper was collected from each printer over a two-week period and the pages were counted. Students were responsible for cataloging this data, organizing it into an eas-
an honorific distinction awarded to members in
ily readable format, and determining the cost per page to print a sheet of paper. They
the educational field who, by their actions, con-
researched the cost for purchasing each sheet of blank paper and the cost of toner for
tributed to better education. Outside of France, it
the printers, as well as the number of sheets each could print on average. Students used
recognizes teachers, professors, administrative
unit rates to determine the actual cost of printing an unused piece of paper to calculate
personnel, or any person who has particularly stood out in their contribution to educa-
money spent unnecessarily.
tion and the promotion of French and French culture in the world. Mr. Mallet was promoted to the rank of Officer for his active contribution to the
Students organized their findings and demonstrated their understanding of the concepts used to calculate their data. Students will use these findings to create presenta-
promotion of French culture and French language in the United States. Mr. Mallet had
tions to convince Middle School administrators that they deserve to retain their print-
been a Knight in the Palmes Académiques since 1999. Settled in Atlanta since 1987, he
ing privileges. This seventh grade project allows students to apply concepts learned
founded in 2002 the Ecole du Samedi, a true link between French language and culture
during the year to a meaningful and personal project that matters heavily to them.
in Atlanta.
Additionally, the students gain knowledge and understanding of the importance of sustainability within the building and the budget!
Upper School News Two Lovett juniors, Mitchell Hightower and William Smith, have been accepted to the
VGo Allows Chronically Ill Lovett Students to Be Present
highly selective Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) for summer 2012. This
Chronically ill, homebound Lovett students now have a
program provides academically and artistically talented students the opportunity to
way to “be present” in the classroom, thanks to VGo. Ac-
learn in ways that differ significantly from the typical high school classroom, and their
cording to the website, “VGo enables a person to replicate
studies are fully funded by the state of Georgia. The program demands rigorous prepa-
him or herself in a distant location and have the freedom
ration in the areas of study for which students are selected and acceptance is gained by
to move around as if he/she were physically there. With
the top students in the state after an intensive nomination and application process. Both
VGo, you can see, hear, talk, interact, and go anywhere.”
Georgia Governor’s Honors Program
Mitchell and William will be studying Spanish and they will each have the opportunity to choose a minor subject of study as well. Three other Lovett nominees have been named alternates for GHP this summer: Christopher Martin for physics, Jennifer Li for piano, and James Wilby for jazz trumpet. For further information about GHP, please visit <snipurl.com/ghp_doe>.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
This technology has meant a lot to the four Lovett students that share Lovett’s VGo. “One of the worst things about chronic illnesses is the sense of isolation and not being connected with the day-to-day life of classmates,” said Upper School dean of student life Mary Spencer. “We are also using Skype in some classes, which is helpful, but it has to be controlled
Parents are needed to support FCA for the upcoming 2012–13 year to serve monthly
by someone else. The VGo allows the student to control
with a team of volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Margie Erdoes at
what is happening.”
margieerdoes@me.com or (404) 851-1691. FCA meets every Thursday at 7:00 am in the Aerobics Room. Each meeting is led
With VGo, the student can participate in class discussions, hear lectures, work on in-class worksheets with the
by Rev. Steve Allen and consists of breakfast served by a committed group of parent
class, give presentations, etc. It enables the student to feel
volunteers, music, and a talk or group activity.
part of their Lovett community again.
The Lovett Chapter is not just for athletes and coaches, but for all who want to
This technology also benefits our teachers. “It allows
gather and hear about ways to deepen their faith in Christ. FCA meetings feature talks
them to be in communication, hear their student’s voices, and in essence, be more pres-
given by professional athletes, students, coaches, youth leaders, pastors, and members
ent with their students,” said Mrs. Spencer.
of the community.
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Upper School News College Acceptances, Class of 2012 The members of this year’s senior class have been accepted to a wide range of outstanding colleges and universities across the U.S. and abroad. The following list represents confirmed acceptances as of April 5. The matriculation list will be published in the Fall issue of the Lovett magazine.
South Agnes Scott College University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Appalachian State University Armstrong Atlantic State University Auburn University Belmont University Birmingham-Southern College College of Charleston Clemson University Davidson College Duke University Elon University Emory University Florida State University Furman University Gainesville State College Georgia College & State University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University Georgia State University University of Georgia High Point University Jacksonville University University of Kentucky Louisiana State University Loyola University, New Orleans Mercer University University of Miami Millsaps College University of Mississippi University of Mississippi Honors University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of North Carolina, Charlotte University of North Carolina, Wilmington North Carolina State University Presbyterian College Rhodes College Rollins College Samford University Savannah College of Art & Design Sewanee: University of the South University of South Carolina
Spelman College Stetson University University of Tennessee, Chattanooga University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tulane University Vanderbilt University Wake Forest University Wofford College
Mid-Atlantic States American University Bard College Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University Colgate University Columbia University Cornell University University of Delaware Dickinson College Drexel University George Washington University Georgetown University Goucher College Hampden-Sydney College Howard University University of Maryland New York University New York University—Polytechnic Institute of NYU Pennsylvania State University University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Pratt Institute Princeton University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Richmond Skidmore College Syracuse University United States Naval Academy Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Virginia Washington and Lee University College of William and Mary
New England Amherst College Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Dartmouth College Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mt. Holyoke College Northeastern University Trinity College Tufts University School of the Museum of Fine Arts Tufts University University of Vermont Wellesley College Williams College Yale University
Southwest Abilene Christian University Arizona State University University of Arizona Baylor University University of Oklahoma Southern Methodist University Texas Christian University University of Texas, Austin
West Coast University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Santa Barbara California State University, San Diego Chapman University University of Colorado, Boulder University of Denver Harvey Mudd College Hawaii Pacific University Pepperdine University Pomona College San Diego State University San Francisco Art Institute University of Southern California
Midwest
Canada
Case Western Reserve University University of Chicago DePaul University DePauw University University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Indiana University, Bloomington Loyola University, Chicago Miami University of Ohio University of Michigan Northwestern University University of Notre Dame Oberlin College School of the Art Institute of Chicago Wheaton College College of Wooster
Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Queen’s University, Ontario
United Kingdom University of Edinburgh University of St. Andrews
Graduation Information We are looking forward to Lovett’s 51st Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 20. Please remember that this year’s ceremony at Peachtree Presbyterian Church is a ticketed event and that there will not be room to accommodate persons who have not been given a ticket. Over the past several years, our commencement exercises have grown to the point that our numbers require us to limit seating in the church. Tickets were distributed in February and March, but if you are still in need of a ticket, please contact Ed Billingslea at ebillingslea@lovett.org in the Upper School office.
Senior Events, Graduation Weekend Thursday, May 17 10:30 am, Graduation rehearsal, Peachtree Presbyterian Church 12:15 pm, Alumni/senior luncheon at 103 West
From left to right: Sonia Gupta, Aggie Fricke, Upper School Chinese teacher Betty Hu, and Melissa Houghton
7:00 pm, Senior Honors Night, Hendrix-Chenault Theater
Saturday, May 19 Senior Communion Service and Reception, 10:00 am, Loridans Grove
Three Lovett Students Place First in GCLE High School Chinese Speech Contest Three Lovett Upper School students competed in the statewide Georgia Chinese
Sunday, May 20
Language Educators second annual High School Chinese Speech Contest on March 31.
Commencement Exercises and Reception, Peachtree Presbyterian Church
All three students won first place in their respective levels. Sonia Gupta placed first at
2:15 pm, Choral group rehearsal
level one, Aggie Fricke placed first at level three, and Melissa Houghton placed first at
3:00 pm, Senior photo
special group level one.
4:00 pm, Graduation ceremony and reception
caption
Congratulations to all three of them for their excellent work.
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Fine Arts News Jerry and Deborah Ulrich, Lovett’s Choral Directors:
Upcoming Events
A Look Back at Their First Year
Middle School Play: Romeo, You Idiot!
At the beginning of the 2011–12 school year, Lovett welcomed
Shakespeare, the Godfather, and a little bit of Jersey Shore
Jerry and Deborah Ulrich as the new choral directors for
will come together in a relentlessly irreverent spoof of the
Grades 6–12. Jerry and Deborah brought valuable experience
greatest love story of all time.
to their positions and have, in turn, been very successful at Lovett. Previously, Jerry was director of music at Oglethorpe
The Lovett Middle School eighth grade drama class presents Romeo, You Idiot! on Friday, May 4, at 7:00 pm in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater.
Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, and choral director at (the Fame school) in New York City before coming to Atlanta.
Kindergarten and First Grade General Music Students: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Jerry’s many accomplishments in music include published
What do porridge, chairs, bears, the sixties, rap, rock, and
journals, original compositions, presentations and guest conducting, and clinics and workshops. His prior university
folk songs have in common?
LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
teaching experience includes positions in Ohio and New York. In addition to his position at Lovett, Jerry is also an associate professor of music and director of choral activities at Georgia Tech. Prior to coming to Lovett, Deborah was the choral director at Marietta Middle School. She has served as a middle school choral director for 15 years, both on Long Island, N.Y., and in Cobb County. Deborah has also served as a
Come find out as kindergarten and first grade students present an eclectic, musical rendition of the beloved fairy tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You’ll be delighted with the creative input by several
church organist/choirmaster since she was 15 years old. Her choirs have consistently received Superior ratings at
classes who have helped shape their performances on
GMEA in both performance and sight-reading, and she is a past recipient of the Georgia STAR Teacher Award (2011).
stage. Bring your fingers to snap, your toes to tap, and
Jerry and Deborah have already had an impact on their students. “The Ulrichs have redefined Lovett’s choral program,” said senior Grant Fergusson. “While we’ve always been in great hands, Dr. and Mrs. Ulrich have brought technical training to the forefront of every class, ensuring that we’re never just learning the notes—we’re learning the theory and musicality behind them.” Grant continues, “Granted, they both have their quirks as well: Dr. Ulrich could be described as passion incarnate,
probably a tissue or two to the show on Thursday, May 17, at 9:00 am in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater.
Lower School Chorus: Cinderella The Lovett Lower School Chorus will perform their
losing himself within the music alongside us, and Mrs. Ulrich has an uncanny knack for keeping us on task. To be
spring musical, Cinderella, on Wednesday, May 23, at
honest, their balance of professionalism and musical eccentricity is something I can’t help but admire.”
7:00 pm in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater!
Jerry received his doctor of musical arts from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, his
This classic story of Cinderella (played by Camille
master’s degree from Southern Methodist University, and his bachelor of music from Eastern Illinois University. Debo-
Lewis) will carry you into the world of the wicked
rah received her master of sacred music degree from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, with
stepsisters (Grace Moog and Madison Thompson) and
further organ study at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, and her bachelor of music degree
a mean stepmother, played by True Geralds. Meet the
in organ performance from Wesleyan College.
bumbling Fairy Godmother (Madison Crenshaw), a
“Our first year at Lovett has been simultaneously challenging and rewarding,” they said. “We are most excited about the developing sense of ‘student ownership’ in the choral ensembles. The Lovett choral community is a marvel-
handsome prince (Fritz VanWinkle), and many other interesting characters!
ous microcosm of the Lovett population.” The Ulrichs are the parents of three adult children.
From Friends of the Arts Last month, the Lower School was treated to the annual Spring Arts Festival, sponsored and organized by Friends of the Arts. Mark Boomershine was the featured artist. He studied both Business Management and Fine Arts in college and combines the use of both left and right brains to create his signature pop art, which includes an image offset by a meaningful word. The students received a T-shirt designed exclusively by him. The overall theme was Art, We Lovett! Thank you to Rena Lyle for her year-long dedication to this annual festival and to the co-chairs for the event, Keira Camillo and Kelly Parkman. Our seniors and parents indicate continued participation in Fine Arts throughout high school as a definite advantage in the competitive college admission process. To all our seniors—we will miss your many talents. Thanks to Beverly Hamrick for coordinating the certificate of appreciation that each four-year Fine Arts student receives from headmaster Billy Peebles and director of fine arts Jay Freer. This year’s seniors will be recognized at several events and performances, including Senior Honors Night and the Senior Visual Arts Exit Show. Thank you to Gillis Pippen and Lee Bailey for their work on the Senior Exit Show. Enjoy the final weeks of the school year. We have a number of plays, performances, and concerts throughout the month of May. Take time to enjoy your children and their hard work and dedication to the arts. A special thank you to all the families who have supported the Fine Arts at Lovett over this past year. Lynn Powell | Friends of the Arts President
Photography Exhibitions Pace Academy’s Photography Exhibition Pace Academy’s 21st Annual Photography Exhibition featured artwork by the following students from March 30– April 13: Mary Lowe Bailey, Lanier Doty, Virginia Irby, Madison Lathi, Dylan Malinowski, Mason Marsteller, Margaret Millians, Marie Northington, Vasser Seydel, and Suzannah Tarkington.
Toy Camera Photography Exhibition The Great Frame-Up in Vinings featured the following students in a Toy Camera Photography Exhibition in March: Avery Brady, Lexie Dalton, Lanier Doty, Elena Hartley, Hannah Johnson, Anna Kate Jones, Amina Khan, Madison Lathi, Maddie Martin, Sally Ann Mitchell, Emmala Moffett, Caroline Montgomery, Taylor Morris, Kelly Peterson, Chandler Rees, Craig Lee Rollins, Catherine Satcher, Kelly Scalf, Teddie Schroeder, Vasser Seydel, and Suzannah Tarkington.
Fraser Jones ’12, filmmaker, on the red carpet at The Lovett School High School Film Fest 2011
The Lovett School High School Film Fest—Year Two! Lights! Camera! Action! Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Lovett School High School Film Fest at 6:30 pm on Saturday, May 5, in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater. Our inaugural festival was one of the biggest cultural events of last year, attended by more than 500 audience members and many of the celebrated filmmakers. This year’s festival is going to be even better, featuring films crafted by teen filmmakers from all over the world. Our Red Carpet Picture Party starts at 6:30 pm, so be sure to join in the fun! Seating is general admission and free to all. We’ll see you at the movies!
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Athletics News Varsity Golf Receives Team Volunteer Award
Save the Dates
The varsity golf teams participated in the First Tee of
LionBackers Tennis Tournament
East Lake Invitational March 17. In addition to playing
Monday, October 1, 2012
great golf, they also received the 2011 Outstanding Team
Lovett Tennis Courts
Volunteer Award for their contribution to the First Tee
LionBackers Golf Tournament
of East Lake. Several golfers have, over the past several years, volunteered on Monday afternoons to help teach
Monday, October 22, 2012
the game of golf and mentor students at the Drew
Peachtree Golf Club
Charter School after-school program. It was with great pleasure that Coach Greg Hyde accepted this award with several members of the varsity girls and boys golf teams.
Coach Greg Hyde, Caroline Cronk, Abigail Van Horn, James Scott, Mitch Fenbert, George Smith, Elwyn Bridges, and representatives of First Tee, Nyre Williams and Reece Lanier
2012 Football Program Accepting New Sponsors The Lovett LionBackers are accepting new sponsors for the 2012 Football Program and hope you will consider joining them. For previous sponsors, please watch your mail
Honors Flow for Basketball State Champs
for a renewal package. Please know that your support
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has released its 2012
of Lovett athletics is very meaningful to the school
basketball All State and All Metro teams, and Lovett’s
community, and sponsors are valued as members of the
girls basketball team, with their earning the school’s
LionBackers team.
first-ever State Championship in the sport, were duly
Please contact Leigh and David Kandzari with any
recognized.
questions at lkandzari@gmail.com.
Senior guard Tatianna Jackson was named Georgia Player of the Year for AA, as well as being named first
Boys Basketball Awards Winners
team All State. Coach Liz Kennedy was selected as Coach of the Year for AA, and junior Sydney Umeri was named
Scholar Athlete Award
Honorable Mention All State. On the metro level, Jackson and Kennedy were selected for the same honors as they were statewide, with Umeri being named second team All City/South Fulton,
Christen Johnson, Coach Liz Kennedy, and Tatianna Jackson
Cyrus Wilson Named Scholar Athlete of the Year The Atlanta Sports Council has named Cyrus Wilson the male High School Scholar Athlete of the Year.
J.B. Lamb
Ian Crosby
Best Defensive Player
Jonovan Sackey
Most Valuable Player
The seventh annual Atlanta Sports Awards was
held at the historic Fox Theatre’s Egyptian Ballroom in February, complete with a red carpet entry and VIP
Noah Dickerson
All Region 6-AA
reception.
Lovett athletic director Steve Franks said, “Cyrus is an outstanding young man who has exhibited a tremendous work ethic during his career at Lovett. I consider him to be a real leader in our student body and
younger student athletes to follow.”
Mention for AA All City/South Fulton.
and athletics. Cyrus has set a great example for our
Cyrus Wilson
Player’s Player Award
and senior Christen Johnson was named Honorable
he has done a masterful job of balancing his academics
Cyrus Wilson
Noah Dickerson