Lovett Lines, February 2013

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February 2013 Volume 31 Number 5

A news publication of The Lovett School

our defining decade

dinner DRINKS

dancing Lovett

Along the riverbank! Save the Date

Fonzworth Bentley Our Defining Decade:

Black History Month Lovett is pleased to welcome Fonzworth Bentley to its Black History Month Program on Monday, February 25, at 7:00 pm in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater. A reception

In the history of every great school, there are times when vision, leadership, community, and generosity come together to transform an institution. this is lovett’s time. this is our defining decade.

Saturday evening March 16, 2013 The Lovett School

in the Lovett Galleria will follow, also in celebration of Unity and Heritage XII: A Tribute to Famous Leaders and Unsung Heroes, Lovett’s annual art exhibition. Named by GQ magazine as the First Gentleman of

Adult Education at Lovett Albert Einstein said, “Learning is not a product of

Hip Hop, Fonzworth Bentley, born Derek Watkins, is an

schooling, but the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” In

artist and pop culture style icon. From Atlanta, Bentley

March and April, Adult Education at Lovett will offer

is an accomplished violinist and earned a biology

several opportunities to continue lifelong learning.

degree from Morehouse College. He was recruited

The program, which began in 2009, will feature

by Ralph Lauren and moved to New York to pursue his entertainment dream. He has worked alongside top luminaries Russell Simmons, Sean Combs, Andre

parents to faculty and friends in the community. “The Adult Education program is entering its fourth

Harrell, and Kanye West. As author of New York Times

year, and it has continued to grow and evolve,” said

best-selling self-help book Advance Your Swagger: How to

Cynthia Coleman, director of summer camps and adult

, Bentley

education. “This spring, beloved members of the Lovett

has achieved worldwide acclaim. This artist, author,

family will teach four evening classes, and we have an

actor, producer, and entrepreneur will continue to shape

exciting new offering that will take us off of Lovett’s

the world with his mission to educate and inspire others

campus.” In the height of the daffodil season, Penny Peebles will host a road trip to the newly opened Gibbs Gardens

Run ’n Lovett, the 22nd Celebration! The Alumni Association looks forward to its 22nd Annual Run ’n Lovett road race on Saturday, April 20. The 2K race will begin at 8:00 am, and the 5K race will begin at 9:00 am. The races have been a great success through the years—contributing to The Lovett School endowment, as well as to community causes, such as Breakthrough Atlanta, Canine Assistants, and Inner Harbor for Children and Families. In addition, Run ‘n Lovett has helped increase the endowed Alumni Reunion Scholarship by more than $530,000. Sponsorships from alumni, parents, and local businesses make possible the remarkable growth of the event. More than 400 students and families participated last year. The Lovett Alumni Association thanks all of its donors and volunteers who support Run ’n Lovett.

in Ball Ground, Ga. The group will explore some of the

Atlanta and the American Civil War— Richard Hall, Ph.D. Mondays, March 11, 18, and 25 6:00–7:30 pm Ceramics—Tom Zwierlein Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26, and April 2 6:00–7:30 pm Road Trip to Gibbs Gardens—Penny Peebles Wednesday, March 13 8:30 am–2:00 pm The Emergence of Classicism—Jordan Clark Tuesdays, April 9 and 16 6:00–7:30 pm Macbeth’s Influence on Lincoln’s Politics— Billy Peebles and Walter DuPre Wednesdays, April 17 and 24 6:00–7:30 pm

16 gardens, including the three feature gardens—Manor House, Japanese, and Waterlily Gardens—and enjoy lunch at the Arbor Cafe. Headmaster Billy Peebles, along with fellow scholar Walter DuPre, continues his popular series on Abraham Shakespeare’s

.

Also returning to teach in the Adult Education program are former Lovett faculty members Richard Hall and Jordan Clark. On the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, Dr. Hall examines Atlanta’s unique story as part of the cataclysm of the Civil War, incorporating music, art, and poetry to help capture the experience. Clark, who has taught in the Adult Education program since its inception, will discuss the “Emergence of Classicism.” Focusing on the 5th century BCE Athens, Clark will utilize surviving art and architectural references of the period to consider how ancient Greek classicism provides the foundation for American culture. And back by popular demand is Ceramics, a four-week series taught by Fine Arts instructor Tom Zwierlein, where participants will throw on a pottery wheel. to register, please visit <www.lovett.org/adulteducation>.

If you wish to sponsor the race, please contact alumni

2013–14 Key Dates

association president Fran Tidwell ’87, sponsorship chair

First Day of School: August 13, 2013

Faculty Work Day: March 7, 2014

Kurt Hohlstein ’76, or any other member of the Alumni

Fall Holiday: October 14, 2013

Spring Break: March 10–14, 2014

Executive Board, which is listed at <www.lovett.org/

Teacher Work Day: October 15, 2013

Easter Holiday: April 18–21, 2014

Thanksgiving Holiday: November 27–29, 2013 (404) 262-3032, ext. 1208 or 1213. Race forms will be

Winter Break: December 23, 2013–January 6, 2014

Graduation: May 18, 2014 Last Day of Classes: May 23, 2014

online by the middle of March. Classes Resume: January 7, 2014


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