Lovett Magazine, Fall 2018 by The Lovett School

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for alumni, parents, and friends

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Meredyth M. Cole Head of School Stewart Lathan Assistant Head of School for External Affairs e xecutive editor Courtney Fowler Director of Communications and Marketing e ditor Lindsey Wohlfrom Communications and Marketing Manager 2

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designer Jennifer Boomer Graphic Designer

staff Perry McIntyre ’71 Sports Information Director

associate editors Lara Kauffman Director of Alumni Programs

contributors Anita Alston, Katherine Granger, Meme Greene ’19, René Houngblame, Marsha Little, Katy McDougal, Kim Morgan, Angela Morris-Long, Billy Peebles, Alex Reynolds, Symphony Romaine, Jessica Sant, Katherine Schneider, Anna Sterne, Kelsey Watson ’17

Starr Pollock Assistant Director of Alumni Programs

Cover photo: Kathryn Rogers ’07

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The Lovett School Board of Trustees, 2018–19 R. Reid French, Jr. ’89 Chairman John O. Knox ’88 Vice Chairman John C. Staton III ’84 Finance Committee Chair David B. Kahn ’81 Secretary Active David B. Allman ’72 Yetty Levenson Arp ’64 Katherine J. Bayne Katherine Rowland Boudreau ’91 Frank H. Briggs III Harold M. Cohen Malon W. Courts Sylvia L. Dick Elise Blitch Drake Michael S. Hardee, M.D. Raymond J. Kotwicki, M.D. Donald M. Leebern III Anne Helms Marino James B. Meyer Eileen Keough Millard ’80 James T. Mills, Jr. ’74 Wade Wright Mitchell ’88 C. V. Nalley IV ’90 Carla Y. Neal-Haley, M.D. David W. Rice, Ph.D. Irma Shrivastava John Keith White ’83 Burke W. Whitman ’74 Nancy Brumley Robitaille ’84, Ex Officio Emeriti David F. Apple, Jr., M.D. Charles R. Arp, Jr., D.D.S. ’62 Thomas A. Avery ’71 C. Duncan Beard Avril Beckford, M.D. Brian M. J. Boutté Gordon A. Buchmiller, Jr. J. Donald Childress Bradley Currey, Jr. Sallie Adams Daniel ’68 John M. Darden III Richard A. Denny, Jr. Bruce L. Dick Margaret Denny Dozier ’73 Daniel M. DuPree Russell R. French William B. Fryer Thomas C. Gallagher John T. Glover Deborah Hodge Harrison William F. Henagan ’76 J. H. Hilsman III LL ’57

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Dorothy Smith Knox Hines ’69 Jeffrey F. Hines, M.D. John R. Holder ’73 Dabney Mann Hollis Clayton F. Jackson ’77 Harrison Jones II Michael L. Keough ’74 Frank Kinnett Amy Rollins Kreisler ’88 Kathryn McCain Lee Robert C. Loudermilk, Jr. ’78 C. Knox Massey, Jr. Jane Kerr Mathews James M. McIntyre ’83 C. V. Nalley III Robert E. Peterson Elizabeth Dykes Pope ’79 Mark C. Pope IV ’68 Jan N. Portman Alfred R. Roach, Jr. ’62 William H. Rogers, Jr. Arthur W. Rollins ’77 F. Blair Schmidt-Fellner Christian B. Schoen ’79 Richard F. Smith Richard W. Sorenson John R. Wells Elizabeth B. West Gerald J. Wilkins Frank L. Wilson III ’72 Alumni Executive Board, 2018–19 Seale Arnold Lindsay ’90, President Thaddeus Rolle ’04, President-Elect Tyler Caswell ’04, Past President Kurt Hohlstein ’76 Larry Jackson ’77 Franklin Thomas ’80 Jessica Jordan Walmsley ’84 Hakim Hilliard ’85 David Lee ’87 Kate McIntosh Pearce ’90 Rebecca Warner Strang ’93 Ali Dick Blaisdell ’02 Preston Davis ’04 Cameron Bagley Zakem ’07 Maggie Dozier Carr ’07 Stuart Coleman ’09 Ex Officio Randy Coley ’65 Chair, The Golden Lions Society Meredyth Cole Head of School Lara Kauffman Director of Alumni Programs Starr Pollock Assistant Director of Alumni Programs Tricia Brock Madden ’96 Annual Giving Manager

A Message from the Head of School

I’m always pleased when people ask what led me to pursue a career in

education, because—as an educator of nearly 30 years and the daughter of two independent school educators—I’ve spent almost my entire life on a school campus! My father, an ordained minister, began his own career in education as a chaplain, teacher, and coach at Albuquerque Academy, transitioning over the years to the role of headmaster at schools across the country. My mother was a career-long English teacher, and my brother—after a brief detour into the tech world—is also an independent school educator. You might say I followed in the family business, but I didn’t do so because it was comfortable or expected. Rather, I’d come to realize that the nature of my experiences as a student in independent schools—the opportunities, the culture, the values, the quality of the faculty, the relationships— had left a lasting and profound impact on my life. These school communities shaped me intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, inspiring me to become an educator whose purpose is to be part of that same igniting force in the lives of young people. This might sound a bit familiar to you, and it should, because I’ve just described what Lovett does best: educate and nurture the whole child. When I was approached about this head of school position a year ago, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to play a role in the future of THIS school… although I knew that following in the footsteps of Billy Peebles would be no small task! My family and I have been impressed by so many things since we arrived at Lovett in early July, including faculty more dedicated to their students’ success and to their own craft than I have ever seen. I must say, though, that I have been truly moved by meeting and being with the children. Lovett students are bright, kind, welcoming, and authentic, exhibiting a comfort with themselves that can be attributed directly to the whole child experience delivered by Lovett. It will serve them well in school and in life. I think Mrs. Lovett would be very proud.

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Meredyth Moredock Cole became Lovett’s 13th Head of School on July 1, 2018, taking the reins from Billy Peebles, who retired after 15 years of service to the school. She took a few minutes to share some first impressions and thoughts with Courtney Fowler, Executive Editor of Lovett magazine.

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You’ve been at Lovett for a couple of months now. What are some of your first impressions?

This is an amazing place, with great people, a strong sense of community, and meaningful traditions. The campus is absolutely beautiful! While one of the largest independent schools in the country,

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there is an intimacy to Lovett. It is rooted in close relationships, a sense of fellowship, and multi-generations of shared experiences.

Lovett is a school I have long admired because of its commitment to a whole child model of education, with programs that many schools across the country What were some of the reasons aspire to emulate. I have spent most you chose to come to Lovett? my life in the Southeast, so that is another benefit. Most of all, the school’s mission was the main attractor.

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You’ve mentioned Mrs. Lovett often since your arrival. Can you talk more about that?

Eva Edwards Lovett was an incredible visionary in terms of establishing an approach to educating children in the most transformative manner possible. Connecting to the school’s history and the vision of our founder is really important for me as I take on the stewardship of this great place. Understanding where we have come from is a critical element to informing our future. Eva Lovett’s commitment to progressive education is more critical now than ever before, as today’s children deserve an approach that is relevant to their futures as opposed to one modeled in our past.

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What are some of your priorities for your first year here?

My first priority is to get to know the Lovett community, its people, and its culture—and for them to get to know me. I have been meeting with representatives of all our constituency groups, speaking in chapel, and visiting with faculty, parents, and alumni. Additionally, I am advising tenth graders and helping with the sixth grade Life Lessons programming. Another focus of my work this year is to partner with our Board to identify a planning process for Lovett. We need to take this first year to “plan to plan,” meaning that we need to carefully consider the right approach to take for this incredibly important process.

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What will the strategic planning process look like?

The strategic planning process and the resulting plan both present meaningful opportunities for Lovett. The timing of this plan is particularly meaningful, as it will likely be framed around our 100th anniversary - our centennial. The process will give us the opportu-

nity to look at where we have been, where we are, and where it is we want to go. We will have an opportunity to involve representatives from all of our constituencies to inform our thinking.

You’ve had the opportunity to spend time with teachers, students, and parents at this point—have you had a chance to meet many Lovett alums? What have you learned from them?

I have met lots of Lovett alums! I am amazed at how many work here or are or have been Lovett parents. I have enjoyed hearing about their relationships with their teachers and coaches and the important roles that they have played in their lives. The recurring theme of all my conversations has been the transformational impact of teachers and coaches on many generations of Lovett graduates, and it is gratifying to see such a large number of them maintain close ties with the school.

As a parent, what do you think are the biggest challenges to raising “young men and women and honor, faith, and wisdom?”

2018 is a challenging time to be a parent and a young person. In many ways, the path to developing honor, faith, and wisdom is very counter-cultural. It takes modeling, learning through doing, the development of compassion, and self-knowledge. Lovett’s program addresses this development from all angles. Students are introduced to these concepts through literature and history, through chapel messages, outside speakers and the arts. Coaches and advisors are also trainers on this front. Our honor code and character pledge provide structure and clear expectations that support this growth as well. Young people are bombarded with messages that promote self-centeredness, and those messages - on top of the busyness of our lives, the lack of quiet and reflection, and the impact

The Cole Family: John, Meredyth, Logan, and Clay

of technology and social media on relationships - require a new set of parenting guidelines. I think this is where a school like Lovett has a tremendous opportunity to partner with parents on some key values as expectations.

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How are you and your family adjusting to life at Lovett?

Our adjustment is going well. We settled into Loridans and are enjoying living on this beautiful campus. John and I are so pleased to be closer to both of our college-aged children and other extended family and have already benefited from the proximity. We have enjoyed the arts and athletic events here, both on campus and off, and look forward to exploring Atlanta’s different neighborhoods, history, and culture. Fall 2018 7

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The Class of 2018

Congratulations the Class of 2018! The Alumni Senior Luncheon, Communion Service, and 57th Commencement

Exercises marked the end of their journey as Lovett students and welcomed them as proud Lovett alumni.

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Diplomas with Distinction by lindsey wohlfrom Communications and Marketing Manager Ten members of the Class of 2018

1 The Class of 2018 2 Collier Taylor ’18 and Kathryn Marshall ’18 3 Grade 12 Dean Patrick Boswell speaks at graduation alongside former Headmaster Billy Peebles and current Board of Trustees Chair Reid French, Jr., ’89 4 Julian Young ’18, Ashley Wright ’18, and Charlie Woodall ’18 5 MacKenzie Lee ’18, Melody Lee ’18, and Noah Lee ’18 6 Gabe Arango ’18 receives his diploma from Upper School Assistant Principal of Operations Chuck Melito, Board of Trustees Chair Reid French ’89, and Billy Peebles 7 Chris Ocana ’18

were awarded diploma distinctions in Global Studies, Service & Leadership, and Sustainability. These students spent five semesters selecting courses and activities to support their distinction, documenting their work in a digital portfolio, completing outside reading, and presenting a senior capstone project or thesis. 2018 marks Lovett’s third year graduating students from this program, akin to a college major. Suzanne Hollis and Mimi Norton de Matos are Lovett’s first graduates with a distinction in Sustainability. Global Studies Sabrina DeWeerdt Emma Ellis Mikalah Jenifer Ellie McCollam Isabella Seminara

Gabi Kimche-Gilstrap receives her diploma with a Service & Leadership disctinction.

Service & Leadership Brad Becker Jack Cumbie Gabi Kimche-Gilstrap Sustainability Suzanne Hollis Mimi Norton de Matos

For more information on diploma distinctions, contact Marsha Little: Global Studies distinction, Larken McCord: Service & Leadership distinction, or Jennifer King: Sustainability distinction. 10

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Congratulations, Class of 2018! Cole Spencer Aaronson William Samuel Abdallah Kayla Shavon Adams Edward Thornton Anderson, Jr. Gabriel Alfonso Arango, Jr. Jamil L. Atkinson Sophie Gabrielle Batista Charles Trent Beavor Brandon Luke Beck Bradley William Becker William Lafayette Beery IV Claire Hadley Benton Elizabeth Hoard Beveridge Billy Earnest Bohannon III Marilyn Elizabeth Boutté William Holden Brooks Jenna Brown Alina Ann Buckley Quinn Thomas Buczek Haley Rose Bulvin Brittany Anna Butler Jeffrey Thomas Carr Aahil Chamadia Calvin Evans Collier, Jr. Avery Nixon Courts John Andrew Cumbie Catherine Danelia Blue Bellingrath Daniel Ehsan S. Daya Elizabeth Morgan Desloge Sabrina Cosette DeWeerdt Shawn Jayce Dinwiddie Virginia Shields Doty Abuot Mading Duor Emma Calhoun Ellis Charles Ali Faramarzi William Drayton Foster Emily Reed Gallagher Elizabeth Lindberg Gearon Raymond Charles Gibson, Jr. Brendan Edward Gipson Ashley Campbell Gumpert Avery Lauren Hager Owen Brackett Hardy III Sarah Anne Hardy Grace Elizabeth Harrison Jennifer Leigh Heiman Allison Cook Herbert Wilson Beers Hobbs Suzanne Cox Hollis Leighton Turner Howard

Stephanie Lane Howard Frederick Prather Hutton IV Stuart McDowell Ingram Clayton Edward Jackson Mikalah Inez Johnson Jenifer Harrison Loehr Jones Samantha Kathleen Jones Robert Stephens Jordan III Christina Nicole Karem Ashton Shea Kenny Gabrielle Harley Kimche-Gilstrap Thomas Scott Kirbo Kendall Ellen Krantz Eric Henry Kreimer MacKenzie Milam Lee Melody Y. Lee Noah Alexander Lee Aidan Patrick Letter William Steven Long Joanna Elizabeth Lummus Sloan Lynlee Mackin Kathryn Claiborne Marshall Emily Ann Martin Madison Savannah Maxell Ellen Mason McCollam William Gordon McColskey Sellers Thompson McDaniel Jackson Charles McGowan Evan Day McKown Ellie Claire McMurtrie Walker Dennison Metzger Anna Scott Miele Mary Alice Millard James Callahan Mitchell Molly Reed Mitchell Evelyn Virginia Monroe Alan Bondurant Moore III Lauren Christine Moore Maiya Dupree Moran Grace Anne Muller Naina Krishna Murthy Daniel Rocke Nelson Wyatt Richard Nelson Avery Taylor Newton Grayson Andrew Nix Richard Merrell Nolen, Jr. Emily Isolda Norton de Matos John Cotter Nowland Christian Ivan Ocana Benedict Patrick O’Meara II Margaret Elizabeth O’Neal

Molly Anne O’Shaughnessy Helena Claudia Panos Kayla Peyton Patel Neil S. Patkar Steven Charles Patten Lilian Crawford Pope Martha Walker Pope Katherine Jane Preisinger Michael David Propp Piper McKenzie Rackley Arnav Kumar Rajdev Caroline Moore Rhodes William Burgess Rhodes III Peyton A. Ringer Franklin James Rodriguez Thomas Wilson Schmersal Lillian Evans Schneider Crawford Bradley Schwieger Isabella Mary Aisling Seminara Tepolak Seth James Carter Sherman Abigail Shlesinger Elizabeth Schuyler Simons Mia Okamoto Skaggs Caroline Grace Smith Noah Burgess Smith Grant David Stallings Emily Xiukai Stark Warner Harlan Stone Amir Randhir Suber Collier Moore Taylor Makaila Donice Teague Lawrence Andrew Teichner Edan Benyam Tesema Phillip G. Thornton Nicholas Thurkow-Schlund Mary Anglin Toole Hope O’Brien Valls Rebecca Ann Van Dyke Mathes McCrary Vaughan Anna Grace Wagner Amir Sekou Walker Elizabeth Siler Wamsley Barnabas Alexis White, Jr. Rogerick Thomas White Zoe Claire Williams Charlotte Kay Wooddall Ashley E. Wright Julian Phillip Anthony Young Jordan Lewis Jones

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Class of 2018: Where are They Now? NY 4

WI 1

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CO 6

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Alabama

Auburn University Samford University The University of Alabama

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IN 3

AL 16

VA 8

DC 5

NC 10 GA 40

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LA 7 FL 2

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Occidental College Pitzer College Stanford University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California

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Miami University, Oxford Wilmington College

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Louisiana State University Loyola University New Orleans Tulane University

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Colorado College United States Air Force Academy University of Colorado at Boulder

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Georgetown University The George Washington University Howard University

Northeastern University Olin College of Engineering

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Florida State University University of Florida

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Agnes Scott College Emory University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Perimeter College Georgia State University Mercer University Morehouse College University of Georgia University of North Georgia

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Northwestern University University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Indiana University at Bloomington University of Notre Dame

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Carnegie Mellon University Pennsylvania State University University of Pennsylvania College of Charleston University of South Carolina

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Belmont University Rhodes College Sewanee: The University of the South Vanderbilt University

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New Hampshire Dartmouth College

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Southern Methodist University Tarrant County College District Texas Christian University The University of Texas, Austin

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Bard College Cornell University Hofstra University New York University

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Davidson College Duke University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Wake Forest University

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Be Vulnerable Michael Propp, the valedictorian for the Class of 2018, delivered his address during the Commencement Exercises on May 20. An excerpt from his speech is below. Four years ago, on the first day of high school, our

class gathered for Upper School orientation. We were all anxious about the future ahead: our courses, our friends, or perhaps that summer reading book we hadn’t quite gotten around to starting yet. Clearly, we weren’t the only anxious ones there, because as you all remember, Mr. Alig passed out on the stage midway through his speech. Now, as we gather here together for the last time as a high school class, I stand before you desperately hoping I don’t share the same fate. However, I do feel a little light-headed, so for those of you in the front row, be ready to act quickly. In all seriousness, I am terrified of public speaking. In fact, I was hesitant to give this speech at all. I don’t have a life-changing story to talk about, or a lifelong hero like Abraham Lincoln to rhapsodize Valedictorian Michael Propp ’18 gives his address at graduation alongside former Headmaster Billy Peebles over. But then I realized that the real reason I don’t and current Board of Trustees chair Reid French ’89. like public speaking is because I don’t like being vulnerable. As someone who tries to escape uncomfortable and ambiguous emotions through logic and analysis, I decided to do some research. And it turns out that the human mind is wired to prevent us from being vulnerable. There is a part of the brain called the hippocampus, which is responsible for memory, learning, and emotional responses. The hippocampus helps us put situations into context by using memories and experiences to judge how to react. Whenever we feel awkward, embarrassed, ashamed, or disappointed, neurons fire in our brain telling us to avoid this situation in the future. But in today’s world, vulnerability is the precursor to innovation, creativity, and change. The greatest entrepreneurs of our time, like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, or Steve Jobs, put everything on the line to follow their vision. And think about Civil Rights icons like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr., who were willing to put their lives in danger to promote equality, democracy, and justice. Our world needs vulnerable people because they are the very people who move society forward. I’ve come to realize that some of the most sincere and authentic moments of my high school career have been when I have been willing to be vulnerable in front of others. So why am I telling you all of this? Well, we are about to enter a world that teaches us to not be vulnerable. It teaches us to conform, to be routine, and to not speak out. To wake up, go to work, go to sleep, rinse, and repeat. But if I’ve learned anything from this senior class, it’s that the cookie cutter life isn’t for you. You’re doers, you’re thinkers, you’re creators, you’re troublemakers, and above all, you don’t conform to the standards set by others. So it’s important, now more than ever, to enter the world prepared to be vulnerable so that we can continue that legacy. As I close today, I want you to remember this: being vulnerable is perhaps the most courageous thing you can do. It’s not for everyone, and it will always be easier to put up a protective shield and follow the status quo. But if you are bold enough to be vulnerable, to show your true self, and to do the things in life that are difficult, uncertain, or just plain scary, I think you will find it to be quite fulfilling. I can attest to that now that I’m done giving this speech, and to the relief of the front row, I am still standing.

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Class of 2018 Honors and Awards The Bobby Train ’83 Friendship Award: Joanna Elizabeth Lummus and Tepolak Seth

Valedictorian Award: Michael David Propp

Senior Boy Athlete Award: Peyton Alexander Ringer

Salutatorian Award: Emma Calhoun Ellis

John A. Rabbe Scholar-Athlete Award: Jenna Efe Brown

Service Academy Appointment to Air Force Academy: Amir Sekou Walker

William C. Conley Distinguished Athlete Award: Evan Day McKown

Multivariable Calculus/Linear Algebra: Harrison Loehr Jones

Montague Laffitte Boyd, Jr. Award in Choral Music: James Callahan Mitchell

Alumni Association Award: Jenna Efe Brown

Vinita Therrell Leake Art Award: Owen Brackett Hardy III

Dan Dalke Award for Character: William Samuel Abdallah

Marvin Howard Floyd Awards in Science Biology: Elizabeth Hoard Beveridge

Friends of the Arts Awards Performing Arts: James Carter Sherman and Emily Xiukai Stark

Faculty Award for Service: Elizabeth Siler Wamsley

Chemistry: Michael David Propp

Visual Arts: Lilian Crawford Pope

Physics: Mathes McCrary Vaughan

Kate Flournoy Edwards Art Award: Joanna Elizabeth Lummus

AP Statistics: Ashley E. Wright History Department Award: Tepolak Seth

Environmental Science: Caroline Moore Rhodes Spanish: Naina Krishna Murthy

Principal’s Award: Christian Ivan Ocana

Senior Class Faculty Award: Mr. William S. Peebles IV Parent Association Award: James Carter Sherman

Vernon B. Kellett Award in the Humanities: Emma Calhoun Ellis The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cup: Jamil L. Atkinson The Eva Edwards Lovett Founder’s Medal: Emily Isolda Norton de Matos

Chinese: Jamil L. Atkinson Simone Cronk Award in French: William Samuel Abdallah Catharine Louis Lovell ’66 Award in Latin: Marilyn Elizabeth Boutté Gwynne Adams Burrows Award in English: Katherine Jane Preisinger James E. Warren Award in Creative Writing: Kendall Ellen Krantz Computer Science Award: Ehsan Suleman Daya Bible and Religion Award: Sarah Anne Hardy Faith and Leadership Award: Zoe Claire Williams Senior Girl Athlete Award: Sarah Anne Hardy

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Class of 2018 Expands Horizons by kim morgan

Upper School English Teacher and Senior Projects Coordinator Thirty-one students embarked upon senior projects this year, allowing them the opportunity to pursue an educational

objective or experience that could not be fulfilled within Lovett’s curriculum. With projects covering a range of interests, Lovett seniors continued to amaze us with their extraordinary drive and creativity. For more detailed information about the individual projects, please visit the Lovett School Senior Projects blogs (http://lovettseniorprojects.blogspot.com/). Gabe Arango and Julian Young, classmates and teammates, explored the pitfalls of youth soccer in America. The duo discovered four primary issues challenging the success of youth soccer programs: “pay-to-play” club teams; coaching conflicts; the “American track” of moving from high school to college as opposed to being selected for professional leagues; and the overall American soccer culture. Fascinated by Serenbe’s eco-friendly community, Sophie Batista decided to take a closer look and conducted a number of interviews with employees, business owners, and residents. Impressed by the farm-to-table restaurants and sustainable homes, Sophie came away with an increased appreciation for the community’s environmentally-friendly lifestyle, determining that “sustainable + simpler + serene = Serenbe.” Alina Buckley proved that Murals Make Miracles in her amazing art project at My Sister’s House, an overnight homeless shelter sponsored by the Atlanta Mission. In hopes of inspiring the children to delve into literature, she selected beloved storybook characters and brought them to life in a beautiful mural that extended the length of a 40-yard long hallway. In order to affirm her interest in the criminal justice system, Marilyn Boutté visited the Fulton and Cobb County Courthouses, where she spent time with Judge Warren Atkinson and Judge John Morgan. She was able to watch both judges in action, and after some intense research, her experience culminated in the authorship of a statute regarding sentencing for drug offenses. His love for cars compelled Evans Collier to immerse himself in the global popularity of exotic cars and performance race cars. Tracing their heritage to society’s demands or interests over the course of history allowed Evans to see the connections cars create between people of different backgrounds. 1 Friends Sabrina DeWeerdt and Ellie McCollam were united in their desire to fulfill the project requirement of their Global Studies diploma distinction, so they turned their attention to the healthcare system in Haiti. They 16

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worked together to draw contrasts with the American healthcare system and the respective government involvement in each location. Shadowing surgeons in Atlanta and Haiti allowed them to gain firsthand knowledge and field experience in both orthopedics and dermatology. 2 Shawn Dinwiddie partnered with four of his classmates—Neil Patkar, Makaila Teague, Lauren Moore, and Jenna Brown—to market, design, and produce a clothing collection that promotes the recognition of global issues within the ocean while using eco-friendly materials in order to support sustainability. Their creation, REEF (Representing Earth through Environmental Fashion), was the result of collaboration and creativity between the friends, garnering them high praise from their senior project defense panel. Captivated by Abraham Verghese’s Cutting for Stone, Emma Ellis decided to focus on the intricacies of Ethiopian culture and tradition, examining Catherine Hamlin’s efforts to bring awareness to the controversial treatment of HIV/AIDS and other serious human health issues in that country. Grace Harrison and Melody Lee hoped to capitalize on their shared love for cooking and filmmaking, putting their passion and skills to the test as they created their own recipes and produced cooking demonstration videos of their d-EZ-erts. They were especially proud of their S’mores Poke Brownies and Funfetti Piñata Cake. 3 Hoping to incorporate her love of photography into her diploma distinction in Sustainability, Suzanne Hollis selected three locations along the Chattahoochee River, Cochran Shoals Park, Morgan Falls Dam, and Roswell Mill to feature in a long exposure photographic series. She achieved her goal of showcasing the environmental impact of humans on the river, both positive and negative. Her love of architecture and self-professed obsession with browsing Zillow prompted Stuart Ingram to pursue the idea of designing a “tiny house.” Her final product design—a 10-foot wide, 20-foot long, 15-foot tall

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tiny home with a main living area, kitchen and bath, and a loft with a bedroom—could be built for about $30,000. Her efforts were well spent, as she will enter UVA’s School of Architecture this fall. Influenced by her love of African music, Mikalah Jenifer challenged herself to utilize her musical talents a little differently. She participated in an online class from film composer Hans Zimmer, researched African music, and listened to famous African musicians to prepare herself to compose and produce a musical score for an African short film. Jordan Jones wanted to build upon his interest in politics and law, so his senior project took the form of a volunteer role at the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, where he worked in the pro bono department. Although he was pleased to be assisting low income citizens who needed legal advice or representation, Jordan discovered that he might be more inclined to pursue a career in business or politics. In order to investigate local non-profit organizations, Gabi Kimche-Gilstrap toured each of the following sites and conducted interviews with their executive directors: The Jack and Anne Glenn Foundation, The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation, The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, The Harland Charitable Foundation, and The Zeist Foundation. An additional element of her project involved a brief internship at Agape, where she helped plan their annual spring benefit, Metamorphosis. Already well-known as a terrific creative writer here at Lovett, Katie Krantz was determined to move her love of words to the next level by producing a full-length novel, complete with charming illustrations, for the middle-grade reader. The result was a story where a slime mold comes to life and is overtaken by brave science students. Even more important to the success of her project was the process of submitting query letters to editors in her efforts to publish the novel. Upper School students enjoyed Monday morning lunch videos created by Richard Nolen and Chris Ocana all year long, but the duo set a much loftier goal for their senior project: to write, cast, film, and edit a professional quality film. After a great deal of hard work and collaboration, they produced an impressive short film that tackled some mature issues, involved some challenging filming logistics, and featured several colleagues’ acting and musical skills. 4 Mimi Norton paired with former Lovett student and Community School senior Kate Weatherholtz to document the plight of the Appalachian coal-mining industry in North Carolina and Virginia. They gathered personal stories, interviews, and photographic footage which culminated in a 14-minute documentary titled Forgotten America. Her experience has inspired Mimi to study environmental policy at Colorado College.

Sports lovers and Lovett journalists Jack Nowland and Arnav Rajdev thought it would be worthwhile to investigate some of the lesser-known sports around the Atlanta area. Together they produced an online digital magazine called ATLetics focusing on cricket, roller derby, fencing, curling, and flag football. The magazine featured an inside look at new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as well as the new Braves stadium, SunTrust Park. 5 Margaret O’Neal’s passion for flying grew after witnessing a local Atlanta flight show, sparking her desire to pursue her private pilot’s license and document the process in her senior project. The military presence and sense of patriotism evident at the same event inspired her to consider a possible career in aviation, certainly a likelihood as she participates in the ROTC program at Georgia Tech and builds on her dream of being a U.S. Navy Pilot. Her diploma distinction in Global Studies prompted her to turn to the refugee population in the metro-Atlanta area, so Isabella Seminara volunteered her time at the International Rescue Community organization. Her work in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and computer science classes was extremely rewarding and meaningful as she was exposed to brave individuals who have entered our country seeking a safe haven. 6 The Worldwide Organization for Organic Farming (WWOOF) connects people who want to work on and learn about organic farms with host farms. Through WWOOF, Mia Skaggs spent a week at Gibson Farms in Cumming, Georgia and 1818 Farms in Mooresville, Alabama to observe and compare the two communities. She implemented a compost station in the Lower School in order to educate students and encourage them to participate in a sustainable lifestyle. Emily Stark knew she wanted to study stage management before she conducted her senior project, but her experiences in New York City only served to fan the flame of her passion for live theater. She interviewed a number of individuals in the theater community, compiled her video footage, and produced Exploring Theater, an insider’s look at how theater has the power to bind us together and enrich the human experience. Inspired by visits to New York City and Charleston to explore art galleries, Charlie Wooddall used her experiences to influence her mixed media collection she named “The Bull Skull Series.” In order to create a juxtaposition of the natural world and the contemporary world, Charlie blended contemporary materials such as magazine scraps, newspaper articles, and concert tickets with a bull skull as the centerpiece.

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Congratulations, Class of 2018, and Godspeed by billy peebles

Former Headmaster (2003–2018) An excerpt of Billy Peebles’ speech is below. To read the commencement speech in its entirety, please visit www.lovett.org/peeblesspeech. Good afternoon, friends, and thank you, seniors, for

giving me the privilege of being your graduation speaker. I was so honored when Sarah Hardy approached me several months ago about speaking today. Thank you also, Class of 2018, for including me in several of your rites of passage, including your “100 days to go” breakfast on February 9. And, thank you, as well, for not pitching this literally lame-duck Headmaster into the pond on May 11 and for the very meaningful recognition on Thursday night. You seniors have reached out to me throughout our final year together and especially since my recent accident and surgery. Each of you, in one way or another, has engaged me with true concern, care, and compassion, and that has meant so much to me. Thank you! Today’s ceremony is a powerful reminder about our connections across time and the debt of gratitude each of us owes our families, our friends, our teachers, our coaches, our mentors, and all those who have gone before us. One writer captured what current and past generations have done for us all in this way:

Former Headmaster Billy Peebles was asked to speak at the Class of 2018’s commencement ceremony.

We build on foundations we did not lay, We warm ourselves by fires we did not light, We sit in the shade of trees we did not plant, We drink from wells we did not dig, We profit from persons we did not know. This is as it should be. Together we are more than any one person could be. Together we can build across the generations. Together we can renew our hope and faith in the life that is yet to unfold. We are ever bound in community. May it always be so. —The Reverend Peter Raible And may it always be so for you seniors that you are bound in community and in friendship.

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“On April 12, 2018, Lovett welcomed Jimmy Carter to speak at an all-school chapel service. Former President Carter gave an inspiring speech on ‘love and peace and democracy and freedom,’ making an impact on the Lovett community forever.” —Meme Greene ’19, OnLion Staff 2017–18

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New Trustees by lindsey wohlfrom

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Harold M. “Sonny” Cohen

Elise Blitch Drake

Lovett involvement: True Blue Annual Fund New Parent Committee (2007-8), True Blue Annual Fund New Parent Chair (2009-10), True Blue Annual Fund Chair (2010-11), Our Defining Decade committee (2013-15), 1926 Society committee member (2017-18)

Lovett involvement: Lovett Parent Association (LPA) Upper School class representative, Parent Support Group, Our Defining Decade committee, Lions for Life committee

On the Lovett experience and serving as a Trustee: “When our oldest son Taylor ’20, was approaching kindergarten, we looked at all of the independent schools in the area. When we first visited Lovett, we immediately saw the right environment for our kids and our family. From the members of the administration to the faculty and students, everyone seemed genuinely happy and committed to the mission of the school. After 11 years here, we know we made the right decision. My wife, Kirstie, and I have been active volunteers and supporters of Lovett, as we believe that there is no greater investment to make than in your child’s future. I hope to contribute to the future of Lovett and to help give back in appreciation of the friendships and relationships we have formed.” Sonny and Kirstie are the parents of two Lovett students, Taylor ’20 and Michael ’22.

On the Lovett experience and serving as a Trustee: “As a parent of two Lovett graduates, I am grateful for the excellent education our girls received to prepare them for college and beyond. Looking back on the Lovett years, Carl and I remain indebted to the faculty and staff. As they continue to teach and mold students each day, their impact reaches far beyond graduation. With this appreciation, I am honored and humbled to serve Lovett and its mission to educate lifelong learners and students of character.” Elise is a graduate of Salem Academy, Duke University (BA, ’89), and the University of Georgia (MA, ’95). She worked as an admission counselor in the Emory University Office of Admission. She is also a member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and currently serves as a docent at the High Museum of Art. Elise and her husband Carl are the parents of Lovett alums, Katherine ’14 and Emily ’15.

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Please join in leaving your legacy.

Presenting the Lovett Legacy Society’s new look!

To recognize your generosity in becoming a member of The Lovett School Legacy Society, you will receive:

· An invitation to the Founder’s Reception · A Lovett Legacy Society gift · Invitations to periodic special Lovett Legacy Society events

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The Synthesizing Art, Science & Sustainability in Ireland (SASSI) group poses for a photo before a guided tour of Neolithic and Bronze Age farms.

Ireland: Stories of Life Within a Landscape by katy mcdougal

Middle School Visual Arts Teacher Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle, but lesser known

is that the color green is associated with life, renewal, energy, and growth. In July 2017, I was fortunate to visit the small town of Ballycastle, County Mayo, Ireland through the generosity of parent donors who set up an endowment for faculty professional development. I went to Ireland to further my knowledge about specific art-making techniques, but came away with far more. During my three weeks on the rugged CĂŠide Coast, I was inspired by the landscape, captivated by the people, and intrigued by the rich history, folklore, and culture of the land.

After returning to school, I mentioned to one of the 6th grade science teachers that I would love to have Lovett students encounter true experiential learning as I had in this magical region of Ireland. Always a proponent to interdisciplinary work, she suggested we create a trip that synthesizes art, science, and sustainability for our students. That was the start of the amazing journey our middle school students experienced this past May 2018. The focus of the Lovett Middle School Synthesizing Art, Science & Sustainability in Ireland (SASSI) trip was to immerse students in interdisciplinary learning with-

Carter Eckhardt, Katherine Childs, and Julia Jamieson take in the Finny Roach, Malyssa Darville, Raquel Walkins and Rani Shrivastava scenes during a clifftop tour. forage for mollusks and learn about local ecology.

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Julia Jamieson and Seamus Caulfield grind grain to make Irish soda bread.

SASSI students bike the greenway back to Killala after a day of exploring Moyne Abbey and Bartra Island.

out them knowing the depth or breadth of how much education was occurring. Most of our six-day trip was spent in Belderrig Valley, where students were tutored by renowned archeologist Seamus Caulfield and his son, Declan. Three generations of the Caulfield family have lived in the Belderrig Valley and are responsible for making discoveries of 6,000-year-old Neolithic and Bronze Age farms in the area. Lovett Middle School students learned how ancient farmers cultivated the land and how today’s farmers use the same techniques to sustain their culture and the landscape of their ancestors for future generations. Some of the trip’s highlights included viewing layers of sandstone dating back 350 million years, standing on the fault line that once separated the Americas from Pangea, learning about bog ecology and traditional turf cutting techniques, examining ancient strains of barley, grinding grain into flour on ancient quern-stones, learning to make Irish soda bread, and studying clear signs of climate change in a 4,000-year-old preserved forest. Without exception, the day spent learning about sheep farming and watching Paddy the sheepdog in action was on every student’s top 10 list.

Seamus Caulfield shows SASSI students the remains of a 6,000-year-old farm in the area.

On our last day on the Céide Coast, students and chaperones quietly stood, witnessed only by the ancient cliffs, the sky, the water, and the landscape around them. During this time of personal reflection, I pondered how legacy is created and, ultimately, it is the echoes of not just one person’s experience, but the experience of many. One Lovett family’s generosity to one Visual Arts faculty member created the first ripple of their legacy. Without them, submersion into a new culture and interaction with not just the physical landscape, but the landscape of experience and time, would not have been possible for rising 8th and 9th grade Lovett students. Based on this highly successful experience, a trip to Ireland will be offered for Upper School students in June 2019. Gratitude fills me as I write this article. I thank Eva Edwards Lovett for the vision to found Lovett, Billy Peebles for his dedication to support faculty’s professional development throughout his tenure, and my colleagues who inspire me to push integration and participate in cross-curricular work. Most of all, I thank Lovett parents who share their amazing children who inspire me to be a lifelong learner and lead them through example. Fall 2018 23

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Honoring Our Own On May 30, 2018, Lovett hosted an end-of-year luncheon at which we presented awards to faculty and staff who possess

the qualities we hold dear at our school: a strong ethic of service, a commitment to continued personal and professional growth, and a genuine desire to fulfill Lovett’s mission. Lovett also honored those faculty and staff members who were retiring at the end of the 2017–18 school year. Congratulations to these deserving colleagues, who have our appreciation and admiration for their talents and commitment. To learn more about these awards and to see past recipients, visit www.lovett.org/facultystaffawards. The Loudermilk Family Foundation Award 1 Jim Buczek

30 or More Years 11 Greg Hamrick and Angela Morris-Long

The Wood Lower School Master Teacher Award Sarah Griffin

The Beth and Ray Chenault Fine Arts Teaching Award 2 Brian Patterson

The Stephen Award for Excellence in Teaching 12 Alli Morrow

The Woodward Awards for Excellence in Teaching Lower School Meadow Bond Smith ’87

The Headmaster’s Leadership by Example Award 3 Steve Allen

The Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award 13 Mike Sanders

The Charles E. Oakley Service Award Marie Lanning

The Loyal Lion Award Mac Malsnee 5 Chris Ward 6 Wiley Bagby 7 Amber Sheppard 8

20 Years 10 Tricia Buce, Amy Murphy, Emma Bonner, Jill Melito, Faye Odom

The Outstanding Co-Teacher Award Vince Nasca

At Large Carla Civita-Garcia

Fine Arts Wesley Forlines The Surdyk Award Jessica Sant

Retirees 19 Abraham Advincula (13 years) Anne Page (14 years) O’Mara Cook (15 years) Paul Ward (15 years) Mary Stark (23 years) George Pribish (28 years) Tom Zwierlein (30 years) Kate Winne (32 years) Rhonda Railey (34 years) Edward Robinson (37 years) Rob Carder (39 years)

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Upper School Bob Amar

Middle School Kelly Lecceardone, Morgan Rutherford, and Jill Chang Upper School Carrie Stafford and Kevin Randolph

Middle School Sarah Parham-Gianitti

Rollins Merit Awards 14 Lower School Ashley Sharpton and Katherine Granger

The O. Wayne Rollins Quest for Excellence Grants 10 Years 9 Shelly Anderson, Janie Beck, Tony Biello, Patrick Boswell, Amy Darsey, Sean DelFavero, Russ Malsnee, David Morris, Elisabeth Brook Awamleh ‘90, Darrell Pledger

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Our Teachers Take the Summer On! by marsha little Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Lovett’s endowed summer study and travel funds allow faculty to take advantage of professional development

opportunities that might not be feasible during the school year. In summer 2018, nearly 80 faculty benefited from these funds, returning to Lovett energized and inspired, and with new knowledge and skills. A few of these summer professional development experiences are highlighted here. I was fortunate to attend a French teachers’ training in France in early June 2018. My goal was to learn teaching methods from French teachers and students from around the world and deepen my knowledge and understanding of French culture through direct contact with French citizens and institutions. I was eager to practice student-centered teaching, focusing on current topics in the arts and culture. The multiple site and museums visits helped me gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of the French culture, art, and history, as well as the fundamental principles that underlie culture teaching. —René Houngblame, Upper School teacher, Formation de Professeur de FLE

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) hosts the Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) every summer on the campus of Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. The Institute is designed for all members of independent school communities who have a desire to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion work. DLI was an intense and immersive six-day program during the summer, but it was absolutely worth it. The design for the Institute included an experienced faculty who led small group sessions, guest speakers for larger group sessions, and small debrief group sessions. Our discussion included topics such as implicit bias, ability, race, identity development, cross cultural competency, gender identity, and socioeconomic diversity, with a special focus on our school communities and mission. The days were long, but I walked away with so many great ideas, tips for best practices, applicable materials to pass along, and access to our cohort-specific online resource portal. I’m excited to unpack my experience and find ways to apply what I learned! —Anita Alston, Associate Director of College Counseling, Diversity Leadership Institute I had the pleasure of traveling to Portland, Oregon, in late June with Middle School teachers Lannitra Peaks-Turner and Jennifer Murphy to attend Traverse Portland conference. Bertelie Jules, Middle School Administrative Assistant, joined us for the non-conference parts of our trip. Traverse is built around authentic engagement and conversation among educators from across the country. Attendees choose from various learning expeditions each day, with themes such as diversity and inclusion, leadership, local history and fieldwork, character education, engineering, and more. I attended a day-long expedition called Collaboration in Times of Intensity: Tools for Practicing Adaptive Leadership and found the information presented and the meaningful discussions with other teachers to be personally and professionally relevant and eye-opening. The half-day expedition I attended was called Modeling Agency: Pathways Toward Capacity, Optimism, and Reality-Based Teaching. This expedition focused on design thinking, self-reflection, and building empathy. Interspersed throughout the thoughtfully organized conference were a number of opportunities to connect with fellow educators and explore Portland’s natural beauty and great food. —Anna Sterne, Middle School teacher, Traverse Portland conference 26

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I was able to travel to Chicago for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference this summer. There were hundreds of sessions to choose from across the four days. I learned about digital portfolios, expanding reading and writing responses, reflections, and explanations utilizing a variety of apps and websites, ways to integrate coding into the curriculum, digital field trips and virtual reality, various platforms for sharing, showing, and explaining thinking, new ways to utilize Apple and Google apps, and more. The presenters were experienced teachers who had insightful ideas, projects, strategies to share. I left the conference full of ideas and excited to sort through my notes and solidify my plans and goals for this year. —Katherine Granger, Lower School teacher

I was fortunate to be able to travel to and photograph one of the principal rainforests of the Western Hemisphere. The small Central American nation of Costa Rica contains protected national parks and rainforests which comprise about 25% of the country’s total land area. Approximately five percent of the world’s biodiversity exists within these national parks. I was able to capture nearby nature preserves through on-site exploration, intensive hiking, photography, and interviews with appropriate park service personnel. The Arenal Volcano National Park contains more than 850 species of birds and animals. In addition to exploring the jungles of the Arenal Volcano National Park, I had the opportunity to meet and interact with the locals and learn about their culture. I look forward to sharing my images with the Lovett community and incorporating it into my Lower School art classes. —Katherine Schneider, Visual Arts teacher

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Expanding Global Awareness at Siempre Verde by alex reynolds

Director of Siempre Verde An essential part of Lovett’s mission is creating respon-

sible global citizens who think and act with empathy for others. For over 25 years, students have visited Siempre Verde, Lovett’s cloudforest reserve in the Andes of Ecuador, engaging with challenging issues in social justice and environmental sustainability. For example, if you have ever purchased an alpaca scarf or bag of organic coffee in the campus shop, you have helped a student from the nearby community of Santa Rosa graduate high school who otherwise would not have had the economic means to do so. Carefully unpacking that sentence is a genuine teaching moment. Last year, a group of seniors decided to take this idea to the next level by selling artisan products as gift baskets.

“We decided we wanted to help [the local people] support that means of economy they had created for themselves by selling their products here in Atlanta,” says Jamil Atkinson ’18, who organized the project. Over a two-week trip in July, the students interviewed artisan groups in the Intag valley of Ecuador and documented the process of their craft. They visited coffee farms and artisanal sugar processors; they donned bee suits to collect honey; they watched a women’s group make soaps and skin creams from local plants, such as aloe vera, sangre de drago, and lemongrass; and they assisted with the harvesting and spinning of fibers from the Penca plant, using natural plant dyes to color the yarn and crochet it by hand to create purses, rugs, and hats. They also produced a short documentary to highlight the people behind the products in the baskets, lending a face to the mining struggle that has plagued the region since the 1990s. “It’s exciting to see students recognize this need and connect Lovett’s two communities,” says Upper School Language teacher Diane Staats, who worked with Jamil’s 28

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group on the gift basket sales. “This is a completely student-led effort that builds bridges between Ecuador and Atlanta.” Jahaan Nijhawan ’20 is leading the project this year and sees potential for even more. He hopes to “double sales figures from last year by fully exploring the market within Lovett and also tapping into other markets by selling our products online and in stores.” Doubling our sales means doubling our support for other grass-roots economic projects in Intag that strengthen their position that mining is not the only possible economic fate for the people of this region. It’s a win-win. The students become more invested in the future of the region and these artisans get access to better markets to sell their products. Our support matters because recently the situation

has become more urgent. Last fall, the Ecuadorian government dramatically expanded mining concessions to cover 85 percent of the Intag valley, impacting much of the protected forests surrounding Siempre Verde. These forests are part of a global “hot spot” of biodiversity which are extremely sensitive to disturbance, and the communities of Intag depend on the forests for clean water and other ecosystem services that are irreplaceable and not substitutable. BHP Billiton, the mining company responsible for the mining concession in the Santa Rosa valley, began surface exploration in June. Any subsequent Phase II drilling will lead to irreversible impacts on water quality, public health, and biodiversity for all the communities downriver. There is a sign in Santa Rosa in front of the school that reads, “The Santa Rosa community—yes to alternative production, no to mining!” As an extended part of that community, Lovett stands with our friends in Ecuador and will continue to help expand their markets for sustainable forest products over non-renewable extractive mining.

To watch Jamilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s video, please visit: http://www.siempreverde. org/page.cfm?p=10724&newsid=8363

To buy a gift basket to support the artisans of Santa Rosa, please visit or call the campus shop at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1221.

For more information about the mining issue in Ecuador, please visit https://bit.ly/2y8sfDD

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Have Fun All Year Long with Lovett Auxiliary Programs by marsha little

Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs

Lovett’s school day runs from 8:00 a m to 3:00 p m , but before and after

school, during the summer, on faculty and conference days, and even a few days over winter break, Lovett’s Auxiliary Programs office is a flurry of activity. The three-person team runs half-day, full-day, and weeklong camps, coordinates dozens of after-school enrichments for Lower School students, and runs the After School Activities Program (ASAP), which provides fun and safe care for Lower School students until 6:00 pm. Caitlyn Brown ’25 looks forward to ASAP because “it’s a fun place to spend time with friends and play games,” and “the staff are very kind and caring.” Caitlyn is not alone in these sentiments. In May, the class of 2025 voted to donate the proceeds from the Lower School bookstore sales to the ASAP program. Julia Prevost ’25 and Casani Bartlett ’25 presented the check at the fifth grade end-of-year recognition program, thanking the team for “helping with homework, providing the opportunity to build friendships with kids in dif30

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ferent classes and grade levels, and offering fun games and activities.” While ASAP provides the perfect balance of structure and free time, the Afternoon Enrichment Program is ideal for children who want to develop a specific skill or explore an area of interest. If you stand in the Lower School lobby shortly after dismissal, you’ll see a line of children bedecked in black leotards following their dance teacher to class, a group huddled near the library doors with yoga mats tucked under their arms, and a dozen students eagerly following their science teacher upstairs for an hour of experiments and handson learning. With approximately 20 enrichment offerings each session (fall, winter, and spring), students can explore new interests and build on existing interests with athletics, arts, STEAM, and academic offerings. The Auxiliary Programs team is always looking for new, high-quality programs to further diversify the offerings. In 2018-19, they are excited to offer girls soccer enrichment,

Meet the Team Lydell Smith, Director of Auxiliary Programs Lydell joined The Lovett School in 2014 as the Director of Auxiliary Programs, responsible for Summer Camps, Adult and Family Education, Afternoon Enrichment Programs, and the After School Activities Program (ASAP). Lydell also teaches Lovett Life Lessons (LLL) to sixth grade boys throughout the school year. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College and Masters of Public Administration from Kennesaw State University. Taylor Justice Guy, Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs Taylor joined The Lovett School in 2013 as a member of the ASAP team. Taylor works as the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs and supports the Afternoon Enrichment Programs, Summer Camps, and ASAP. Taylor earned her Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Speech-Language Pathology. She is currently working to get her Masters of Education in Educational Leadership. Joshua Forrest, Auxiliary Programs Coordinator Joshua joined the Lovett school in 2015 as a member of the ASAP team. Currently, Joshua works as the Auxiliary Programs Coordinator and supports ASAP, Afternoon Enrichment Programs, and Summer Camps. Joshua earned his Bachelor of Arts from Jackson State University.

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enhanced chess offerings, and “Ate Truths for Aspiring Young Millionaires,” a value-based personal finance program that is delivered through the exploration of a series of words that end in “ate” such as “appreciate” and “donate.” Thanks to a robust slate of offerings, Lovett processes nearly 1,000 registrations for enrichment classes each year. While most of the students who enroll attend Lovett, classes are open to all students, kindergarten through Grade 5, regardless of where they attend school. This summer, 25 adults and 65

Upper School counselors came together to offer eight weeks of Summer Camp. The team welcomed over 1,200 campers from Lovett and 140 schools around metro Atlanta. From a Lion Safari Adventure camp to volleyball camp, science camp to an architectural design class offered in conjunction with Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), there’s something for everyone. In June, Sports and Games camps (with their weekly field trips to locations including Six Flags and White Water) are popular. Lovett’s youngest students flock to June’s Camp Lovett, and students of all ages return the following month for

July Jamboree. Camp days can easily be extended with morning Breakfast Bunch and afternoon Jungle Gym, and a catered lunch is included every day. School may only be in session for 180 days each year, but there’s year-round fun to be had. Lovett’s 2019 summer camps begin June 3 and run through July 26, so mark your calendars! Registration opens in early January. ASAP and Afternoon Enrichment are always available for registration on the Campus Life page of the website.

Adult and Family Education Are you jealous that your child gets to have all the fun? Check out our periodic offerings in Adult and Family Education! Popular adult programs have included a trip to the Designer Showhouse at Serenbe, tours to local attractions, photography lessons, and a six-week ceramics class. For those interested in activities with their children, the spring Mommy and Me art class and Family Build Days have been popular. Keep an eye out for these classes; they often fill quickly!

Lovett Conservatory of Music Looking for a customized musical education for your child? The Lovett Conservatory of Music offers private lessons, taught by highly-qualified faculty, for approximately 250 students per year. These age-appropriate music lessons are offered in every major instrument, and students in ensembles have the option of taking lessons during class time. Not only do lessons greatly enhance a student’s experience in ensembles, but learning an instrument is a skill that lasts a lifetime and can even become a vocation. Registration for spring semester opens in December. Fall 2018 31

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Fine Arts Through the Spring

Upper School Wind Symphony students perform at the 2018 Spring Band Prism Concert.

Kindergarten–Grade 1 students perform “Give a Bat a Call” in Swamped.

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Spring Dance Recital

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The 2018 Lower School String Spectacular Concert

Dalmatian Dogs mistreated by Cruella de Vil (played by Skylar Berg) in the Lower School musical, 101 Dalmations.

The 2018 Middle School Spring Showcase Concert

Shakespeare (Garrett Kelly) pitches his new play to Burbage (Stevie Bracey) in the Upper School play, I Hate Shakespeare.

Lucien LaScala, Chloe Beaver, Mackenzie Lee, Harrison Darby, and Caelyn Kelly in the Upper School Play, The Dining Room. Fall 2018 33

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Athletics on the Riverbank In the closing sprint to reach graduation and the end of the school year, several Lovett teams managed to keep

their focus, defend their pride, and make strong runs in state competition. Three teams; boys golf, girls soccer, and girls tennis; advanced through their respective tournaments to state finals before finishing as eventual state runners-up. Perhaps the most difficult of these finishes was girls soccer, which dropped their final in penalty kicks to Westminster after ending regulation play tied. Two other teams—baseball and boys tennis—took their seasons one step further, securing state championships. Boys tennis cruised through their state draw, reaching the semifinals, where favored region rival Pace Academy was waiting. Not intimidated by the home team’s crowd, Lovett fought point by point. With the home team only having four courts, the match was suspended at dark with the teams split at 2-2. Freshman Zachary Freier had dropped the first set, but battled back to a 6-5 lead and deuce point when play was halted. The next day, a two-hour weather delay halted warmups before play finally resumed. Freier quickly closed out the second set and came out strong in the decisive third set, taking a 4-0 lead. His opponent battled back to 4-3, but Freier closed out the set and match with a 6-3 win, taking a 3-2 match win over the Knights and setting up a final against perennial power Westminster. In the championship match, the Lions traveled to Rome, Georgia. Senior Danny Nelson, playing line two singles, played some of the best tennis of his life, dominating his opponent and never falling behind. He quickly recorded the first point for the Lions, winning 6-0, 6-3. Playing line one doubles, senior Holden Brooks and sophomore Jonathan Molner had great points, with strength at the net and strong winners, but fell to a strong Westminster team 6-3, 6-3. Freshman Zachary Freier, at line three singles, played hard as well, but lost a long, tough match 7-6, 6-3. With Westminster up 2-1, the fans split between the two remaining matches, which were separated by three empty courts. At line one singles, freshman Nicholas Kazamias cruised in the first set, moving the ball all over the court to win 6-3. His Westminster opponent, however, came back in the second set, winning 6-3. Knowing that a Westminster win at line one would give Westminster the state win, Kazamias embraced the moment and controlled the third set, winning 6-2, recording Lovett’s second point. With the match now tied, 2-2, all attention moved to the line two doubles court. Senior Phillip Thornton and freshman Arya Mishra had won the first set, 7-6, and were up 4-2 in the second set. With the state championship on

the line, the Westminster team battled back, tying the match five games all, then six games all. The deciding match went to a seven-point set tiebreaker. After losing the first three points of the tiebreaker, Thornton and Mishra dug deep to even the score, 6-6, then take a 7-6 lead. With the raucous Lovett crowd pleading for one final point, Thornton and Mishra came through, winning the point to take the match and win the state championship. Baseball began their tournament as Region 5-AAA’s second seed, defeating Calhoun, the team which had eliminated them the previous season. The Lions then followed with a dramatic 2-1 series win against North Hall by winning the decisive game 5-4. Wins over S.E. Bulloch and Morgan County set up a final with region and neighborhood rival Westminster, the region champions, for the title. The championship series began with a double-header at Mercer University’s Claude Smith Field, with the Wildcats winning the first game 6-2. The Lions came roaring back to gain the split by taking the second game 7-6. The Lions trailed in the second game, 3-0, leading into the sixth inning, but Lovett exploded for six runs in the frame, highlighted by Will Seiler’s double, scoring Robert Poindexter and Trent Beavor. Westminster tied the game in the bottom of the inning. Poindexter started the top of the inning with a double, advancing to third on a single by Seiler. Charles Gibson’s sacrifice scored Poindexter, then David Underwood came on in the bottom half of the inning, earning the save for the Lions. At that point, Mother Nature intervened. With an unfavorable forecast fraught with thunderstorms throughout central Georgia, the decisive third game was moved—after a two-day delay—to State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves. The final was a pitcher’s duel, with starter Dhruv Patel pitching five and two-thirds innings for Lovett, and the game remaining scoreless through the first five innings before the Lions struck in the top of the sixth inning. Poindexter led off with a single, advancing to second on an error, reached third base on a wild pitch, and then scored on a single by Seiler. Gibson advanced Seiler with a sacrifice bunt, and William Marino was inserted as a pinch runner. Peyton Ringer then gave Lovett a bit more cushion with a single, which scored Marino. Coach Lance Oubs and senior catcher Drayton Foster discussed strategy entering the seventh inning, with the decision being made for pitcher Wyatt Nelson, who Westminster had not seen during the season, to pitch the final frame. Nelson coaxed the Wildcats’ top three hitters into infield pop-ups, earning the save and claiming the 2018 state championship for the Lions.

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In 1936, Mrs. Eva Edwards Lovett moved the school to the 1415 West Wesley Road location, known as Little Lovett. There it remained until 1960 when Lovett moved to its current 4075 Paces Ferry Road location. Fall 2018 37

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Golden Lions Gala April 21, 2018

The Classes of 1962â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1968 gathered at Piedmont Driving Club for the fourth annual Golden Lions Gala.

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1. Barbara Houston Womack ’68, Peggy Ingraham ’68, Kathy Ventress Smith ’68, and Ursula Bailey Jochmann ’68 2. Marcia Edwards Farber ’63, Joanne Martin Scott ’63, and Alan Amery ’63 3. Mary Beem Robinson ’63, Brian Beem ’65, and Patty Slick Beem ’65 4. Mary Lou Roelofs Floyd ’63, Warren Traver ’63, and Guerry Thornton ’68 5. Mark Starnes, Forrest Smith, Herbert Reynolds ’68, and Liz Reynolds 6. Rip Sartain ’68, Catherine Shmerling ’77, Connie Roelofs Washburn ’67, and Tee Price Davis ’65 7. David Murphy ’68, Linda Murphy Stone ’66, Mike Stone ’66, Craig Stone ’68, Johnny North ’68, Teri North Milhous ’66, Danna Sheetz Aiken ’68, and DeDe Sheetz ’66 8. Rocky Lange ’65, Martha Eddins Burgess Novak ’66, and Earle Johnson ’68 9. Carroll Jones ’62, Rita Traver Fink ’62, and John Hitchins ’62 10. Carole Camp Stribling ’62, Pam Barclay Fitzgerald ’62, Charlie Arp ’62, and Ellen Balser Hyman ’62 11. Shelley King Jackson, Peggy Braungart Fletcher ’68, Carroll Pate Keen ’68, Barbara Houston Womack ’68, Allison Massey Eustace ’68, and Sallie Adams Daniel ’68 12. Arthur Offen ’68 and Jill Partain Allen ’68 13. Larry Lipman, Upton Hatch ’68, Clay Scofield ’68, and Dan Hope ’68 14. Allison Massey Eustace ’68, Len Bean Horne ’68, Amandy Shively Yates ’68, Peggy Braungart Fletcher ’68, Barbara Houston Womack ’68, Mary McLennan Pearson ’68, Grace Tate ’68, and Danna Sheetz Aiken ’68 Fall 2018 39

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Class of 1968 50th Reunion

1. The 1968 Planning Committee 2. Frank Bazzel, Jeff Ross, and Earle Johnson 3. Dan Hope, Jock Crawford, and Arthur Offen 4. Class of 1968 5. Emily Winship, George McDaniel â&#x20AC;&#x2122;62, Guerry Thornton, and Kathy Ventress Smith 6. Anne Barnwell Harshaw and Amanda Shively Yates 7. Anne Wattles Constantine and Maribett Bearden Varner 8. Peggy Braungart Fletcher, Len Bean Horne, and Suzanne Stone 9. Jill Partain Allen and Danna Sheetz Aiken 10. Reunion hosts Barbara and Frank Bazzel 11. Mary McLennan Pearson, Grace Tate, Len Bean Horne, Jeff Ross, and Anne Barnwell Harshaw 12. Mark Pope, Craig Stone, Earle Johnson, and Dan Hope 13. Ursula Baily Jochmann, Jeff Ross, and Craig Stone

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26th Annual Run ’n Lovett

Thanks to our volunteers, sponsors, runners, and fans, more than $62,000 was raised to benefit Lovett’s endowment!

Run ’n Lovett is organized by the Lovett Alumni Association. This year, we welcomed back Lovett’s own Sara Ostrom King LL ’54 as the honorary captain of the race. A beloved teacher and coach, Sara retired in 2008 after 31 years of service teaching science in the Middle School. As a child, Sara attended Little Lovett and had Mrs. Lovett as her third grade science teacher. During her 25 years as Lovett’s cross country coach, the Lions won a staggering 10 state championships. Sara’s track teams won three state titles over the course of her 16 years as a coach.

Sara and her husband, Jerry Frasier, a retired Lovett teacher and coach, are parents of two Lovett alums, JT King ’89 and Katherine King Wahl ’86. They are also grandparents to four current Lovett students! Pictured: JT, David Wahl, Katherine, Sara, Jerry, Vanessa King, James Wahl ’22, Luke Wahl ’20, Penny King ’20, and Palmer King ’20.

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Alumni Congratulate their 2018 Graduates

Molly Ware Beery ’87 and William

Hadley Benton ’88 and Claire Hadley

Dore Hopkins Brooks ’83 and Holden

Carol Goodman Doty ’83 and Virginia

Marie Brumley Foster ’84, Drayton Foster, and Nancy Brumley Robitaille ’84

Lauren Lindberg Gearon ’86 and Lindy

Kimbrough Mobley Gibson ’84 and Charles

John Shlesinger, Sara Lipson Shlesinger ’79, Clay Jackson ’77 and Clayton and Abby

Carter ’19, Henry Kreimer, and Carolyn Jones ’85

Gordon Jones ’88 and Harrison

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Robert and Rob Jordan ’87

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Vickie Scott Kirbo ’85 and Scott

Freddy Hutton and Georgia Ware Margeson ’84

Kacey Crim Marshall ’91, Kathryn, and Whit Marshall ’19

Lauren Bone McColskey ’89 and Will

Kate Sellers Stotts ’91, Sellers McDaniel, and Temple Sellers McDaniel ’88

Heather Jackson Metzger ’87 and Walker

Mary Alice and Eileen Keough Millard ’80

Lethea Quin Mitchell ’78 and Molly

Greer Barber Pope ’90, Martha, and Bryan Pope ’90

John Pope ’86 and Lily

Jim Sherman ’80 and Jay

Guerry Thornton ’68 and Phillip

Mary Anglin and Mary Beth Pullin Toole ’84

Woody Vaughan ’86 and Mathes

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Thank You!

In May, Lovett hosted a spring thank you event at ASW Distillery for the many dedicated True Blue Annual Fund parent

and alumni volunteers.

Volunteers toasting to a great year!

Lynn Elliott and Elizabeth Pearce ’87

Charlie Elsas, Ann Elsas, Wes Moss, and Chad Harlan

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Cindy Kattel Price ’78, Van Price ’75, and Lethea Quin Mitchell ’78

Rebecca Warner Strang ’93, Lynn Elliott, and Leigh Faulk Cummings ’93

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A Note From Your Alumni Director Dear Alumni, In 1801, English poet Robert Southey released Thabala, a 12-book poem considered to be his most influential and important work. The origins of the poem are traced to Southey’s “school boy” days, and readers are challenged by irregular stanzas and a plot that was heartily criticized and praised. One of his most frequently recalled quotes made an impact on me: “No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth.” How appropriate that a quote of enduring friendship is inspired by school days and found within a work that challenges the mind and heart of its reader! Over the last five years as your Alumni Director, I have observed a truth that Southey has aptly captured: Lovett Alumni believe deeply in one another and, because of this, their friendships endure. Our Golden Lions Society offers proof each spring as they gather for their 50th+ reunion weekend. Distanced alumni seem magnetically drawn together as new-old friends. Lovett’s foundation provides warm familiarity and a mutual respect necessary for friendships to reemerge over the course of space and time. Among this issue’s Class News, you will find Lovett memories shared by alumni who believe deeply in our school and in one another. These stories will help our new Head of School, Meredyth Cole, as she seeks to learn more about Lovett. What better lens than that of our alums? To that end, we invite you to share a meaningful Lovett memory at http://tiny.cc/LovettNews or by emailing alumni@lovett.org. Fondly,

Lara Kauffman Director of Alumni Programs

Get Connected, Alumni! We’re now on Instagram! Please follow and tag us here:

@lovettalumni You can also keep up with what is happening with Lovett here:

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Class Notes Reach out to your Class Secretary and Class Leaders with notes or visit https://www.lovett.org/page/alumni/alumni-news

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Tricia Brock Madden ’96: Welcome Back to the Riverbank!

Seventh grade is still quite a vivid memory for Nancy Brooks Jones LL ’52. “We only had six students in our class, and Mrs. Lovett herself was our math teacher. We were all nervous walking into our final exam, and we were totally amazed when she started quoting opening lines from nursery rhymes. We had to finish them! She said that these rhymes were part of our tradition, and we were not truly educated if we did not know them. I have never forgotten her nor that important lesson.”

1962 Lovett has recently hired one of its own to the Alumni and

Development teams. Tricia Brock Madden ’96 will serve as Lovett’s Alumni Annual Giving Manager and is the first school graduate to serve in this role. Tricia has broad experience working with independent schools, having served in both teaching and administrative roles, and most recently, as an educational consultant. “We are fortunate to have Tricia join our Alumni and Development teams. Her alumnae perspective and professional acumen will inform and enhance how we serve Lovett alumni everywhere,” said Lara Kauffman, Alumni Director. When on campus, drop by the Office of Alumni Programs (CC407) to say hello to Tricia. To reach her by phone, call (404) 2623032 x1266 or email her at tricia. madden@lovett.org.

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George McDaniel ’62, Carter Morris, Rebecca Campbell, Alison Rea, Hampton Morris ’69, and Mary Sue Nunn McDaniel

April 28 marked the opening of historic Drayton Hall’s new visitors center, which includes the George W. McDaniel Education Center named after George McDaniel ’62, who served as executive director for 25 years. Joining him was Hampton Morris ’69, George’s former history student when he taught at Lovett and now vice chairman of the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust. Also celebrating were George’s wife, Mary Sue Nunn McDaniel, and Hampton’s wife, Carter, along with Alison Rea, a Drayton family descendant, and Rebecca Campbell, descendant of Drayton Hall’s African American community. During his tenure, George produced both local and national educational programs

with descendants of the two families to promote cross-racial understanding and healing. The McDaniel Center will continue such programs and also host classes, workshops, and conferences on history, historic preservation, architecture, decorative arts, and gardens, as well as rentals and special events, as this outreach is dear to George’s heart. George reminisces, “My first days at Lovett were in the second floor Sunday school rooms of the Hall of Bishops in the Cathedral of St. Philip close to 60 years ago. The Paces Ferry campus didn’t exist. Lovett had just opened as an Upper School, and my parents took me out of Northside High School, now Sutton Middle School, because state political leaders were going to close public schools rather than integrate. I didn’t want to go. We came from a range of high schools. Lovett was different. Instead of a principal, we had a “headmaster,” Dr. Vernon Kellett, a formal Victorian gentleman and scholar from England. He had little clue what teenagers were thinking and doing, but he set the bar high. The Upper School was so small he could ring a hand bell for us to change classes. To become accredited for college admissions, Lovett had to be in existence as a high school for two years, so in the 10th grade, we were “seniors,” which gave me an unusual sense of responsibility. As an example, Dr. Kellett asked Pam Barclay and me, as co-presidents of the student body, to form a committee, and we all helped write the honor code, which was a new concept to us. Much of it still holds. Our athletic teams were not good at all that first year but improved over time. We had to stand up to teasing from students in other schools: “Do you love it at Lovett?” Despite all, we forged an esprit de corps. We had an excellent faculty who inspired learning, and I made good friends—values and friends that have lasted a lifetime.”

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Lovett Photo Memories: Remembering Campus Life Throughout the Years

Afternoon carpool circa 1966

Lovett mascot costume circa 1963 worn by Libba Wilson Alford ’64

Homecoming float circa 1969

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Roger Moister ’63 (kneeling center) celebrating with many Lovett friends in Sea Island. His son, Taylor, married Sarah Rollins ’04 in May. See wedding photo on page 52. Fall 2018 47

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1965

Lifelong Lovett friends from the Class of 1965 (left to right) Bill Muir, Bob Milton, Freddy Dendy, Rob Settle, Rocky Lange, and Kent Canipe

Thanksgiving Service Project (1971)

Thousands have gazed at ducks and geese in Lovett’s pond (1975)

Freddy Dendy writes, “Still hard to believe we lost Rob Settle last year. I will always cherish this picture as a memory of Rob and the rest of our group. We still meet for lunch from time to time. Great lifelong Lovett friends!” Amanda Alston Gregory recalls that seniors used to hang out in a place called the Lion’s Den. “When I think back on it now, it was amazing that the school allowed us to drive downtown to The Varsity to pick up food to sell (I think) during lunch! I don’t think we went every day...must have been once a week. We loved the freedom!”

Lower School students playing on the caboose that was a fixture on their playground for many years (1973)

Many Lovett students have participated in scouts (1973)

1971 “A handful of ladies from our class have continued to meet for lunch or dinner since our 1971 graduation from Lovett,” says Debbie Roach Avery. “These photos below were taken at a couple of these dinners. The older one was probably taken in the 1980s.”

Coach Bill Conley on the shoulders of 1970 State Football Champions

Tom Avery notes, “My favorite memories of our senior year were state championships in football and track, though we didn’t learn of the track championship until about 30 years later!”

Debbie Roach Avery, Susan Cohen Emmons, former faculty Kathy McLean, Carla Downing, Caroline Stewart Whitlock, Patti Crenshaw.

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Former faculty Kathy McLean, Caroline Stewart Whitlock, Patti Crenshaw, Marsha Johnson, Jan Escoe Carlin, Barbie Fancher Avery, Anne Hart Lummus, Debbie Roach Avery.

1973

1973 Classmates: Front (L-R) Lisa Stanford McCoy, Van Cook Burns, Nancy Budd McWilliams. Back (L-R) Valee Sewell Penn, Laura Hopkins Corrigan, and Caroline Abbott Cook.

This past spring, friends and classmates gathered to celebrate Van Cook Burns’ marriage to husband Rick. Todd Lowenberg shares two fond recollections of his days at Lovett. “The first begins on a typical Thursday in January of 1972 when a student messenger strolled into Mr. Pruitt’s Algebra II class with an urgent, mimeographed office bulletin. The teacher read it and stepped out into the hall to listen for the reaction, which came by a wave of cheers resounding through the upstairs corridor. The varsity girls basketball team, including three of my junior classmates—Liz Dye, Julie Fritts Kaptur, and Lynn Martin—had finally broken the dry spell and won a game the night before. The new headmaster, Dr. Alvin Strand, decided this must be recognized with a schoolwide reward: on Tuesday we’d recess at noon to celebrate as we saw fit! I enjoyed my hours of liberty with my mother, Renee, who treated me and two of my pals to lunch. It’s especially poignant in my memory, as it was the last time my mother and I had lunch out together. She lost her struggle with a long-term illness two nights later.” For his second memory, Todd shares, “I enrolled at Lovett in the

mid-60s, starting in 6th grade. As a transplanted New Englander and one of a few Jewish students, it was a bit of a culture shock. Naturally, the religious focus of assemblies presented concepts at odds with my Hebrew school tenets and home traditions. Initially, I even questioned aspects of my beliefs and heritage, not knowing how to integrate my beliefs with those of Lovett’s majority. Over the years, I acclimated to chapel and welcoming Episcopalian manners. Things hit a zenith my senior year in Comparative Religions with Dr. Jim Curtis. As an ordained minister and school chaplain, he was steeped in Christian practice and history, and he shared it with gracious generosity and humility. My understanding deepened once we began our Judaism unit. Gradually, he incorporated me into the lessons (almost as a resident expert) with my very willing permission. I’ll never forget how he showed respect for my beliefs and gratitude for my experi-

ence. It gave me my first taste of and appreciation for inclusive cross-culturalism.”

1978 Cindy Kattel Price recalls being on Lovett’s first girls softball team in 1974. “Lovett legends Bill Conley and Kathy McLean were our optimistic coaches. We were excited for our first game...until our opponents got off their bus. They were big and strong and had real uniforms. I remember saying to a teammate, ‘They have cleats!’ We were decked out in PE shorts, matching T-shirts, Tretorn tennis shoes, and matching hair bows! We lost 33-0.” Cindy adds a “shout out” to Elizabeth Millians Diehl ’77 and classmates Janet Lavietes Molleur and Kayanne Morris Staub; the only team members who had played softball before!

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Coach Jeff Hollis and student in the Seniors vs. Faculty basketball game (1978)

Sara Ostrom King LL ’54 is among several Lovett faculty legends

Director Ray Chenault (right) with the 1980 Singers and Madrigalists. Franklin Thomas ’80 (top, center), was one of six African-American students to enroll in the Lower School in 1973. Thomas was joined by classmate ZeZe Mathews Buck (right) in 1976. Franklin and ZeZe matriculated in May of 1980, becoming the first black alumni of The Lovett School. Fall 2018 49

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In August of 1990, 54 members of the Class of 1991 participated in Lovett’s first Senior Upward Bound (SUB). Held at Falling Creek Campground, SUB was the precursor to Lovett’s Junior Outdoor Expedition (JOE) and was designed to promote skills in shared leadership, foster group cooperation, unite the class before the school year began, and make seniors aware of their importance to the community as leaders.

Sarah Rollins and her father, Dr. Luther C. Rollins III, have co-founded Biolyte, a rehydration drink that has the same amount of electrolytes as an IV bag. Jesslyn Rollins ’10, Sarah’s youngest sister, serves as Biolyte’s Director of Sales.

The Rev. Steve Allen arrived at Lovett in 1995, originally serving Middle School students. Two years later, Allen was selected to lead Lovett’s chaplaincy.

Austen Clark Tully addresses the crowd at AdTechLive

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After nearly nine years of managing the development of the new urbanist resort town of Las Catalinas in Costa Rica, Jim Beery returned to Atlanta and began developing and investing in self-storage facilities. Since starting his company, RRB Development, in mid-2014, Jim has invested in over 650,000 square feet of self-storage and was named one of the country’s “top 100 operators.” He lives in Atlanta with his wife Julia, son Reid (8), and daughter Lucy (5). In January, Lauren Ludtke graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital’s Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts. From there, she began an internship at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Framington, MA.

Austen Clark Tully joined independent advertising agency 22squared in 2015 and led the agency’s Toyota account. In the fall of 2017, Austen moved into the Business Development group and was appointed to Vice President, New Business Account Director. She is an active member of both the Atlanta Council board and the New Business Council board of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A’s). In April, she spearheaded a groundbreaking local 4A’s summit called “AdTechLive: A Celebration of Creativity & Innovation in ATL.” The inaugural and press-worthy event was attended by nearly 300 marketing executives, creators, producers, and technologists. Austen lives in West Atlanta with her husband, Adam, and their two rescue dogs, Moo and Poppy.

2005 After marrying in the spring, Leigh Falgoust Alexander and husband Ed (Woodward Academy Class of 2005) moved to London in June! 50

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’08 classmates celebrating with Joni McGregor Francis on her wedding day: Grace Mabon, Kaleigh Jones, Allison Burton, Joni, Anna Hill Forrester, Zach Whorton, and Jennifer Major Hartman

2009

You can find Owen Green in Grand Junction, Colorado serving as group sales specialist for the town of Snowmass. He previously held the position of online marketing coordinator with Snowmass Tourism. Owen has worked in the travel and tourism industry for over five years, with stints at Exclusive Resorts and The Residences at The Little Nell before joining the Snowmass Tourism team. In his new role, he will work to bring ski groups to Snowmass Village in addition to coordinating group sales and travel trade familiarization trips. Owen graduated from Jacksonville University, where he majored in marketing and management and played Division I lacrosse. In his free time, Owen coaches the Aspen High School lacrosse team and enjoys fly fishing, mountaineering, and snowboarding.

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Fraser Jones ’12 (center) returned to campus on August 21 and spent the day speaking with Karey Walter’s Upper School photography students.

A 1996 photo of Lovett teacher Jim Crowley, recalled fondly by Liz Thorpe Johnson for his love of nature.

Liz Thorpe Johnson recalls, “When I was in Lower School, our class used to love going on nature walks in the woods behind what is now Denny Field with Mr. Crowley (pictured above)! We would search the forest floor, and often the creek, for all sorts of critters, bugs, and plants. Twenty-plus years later, I am still able to identify wildlife on our family nature walks thanks to all that Mr. Crowley taught me.” Eliza Macdonald began her Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing program at Emerson College this fall. She relocated to Boston over the summer after three and half years in Dallas at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where she was the Associate Director of Recruitment and Retention and Social Media Manager for the Lyle School of Engineering.

Fraser Jones is in Atlanta producing and directing documentary films. He majored in film and television at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, then moved to Sydney to write for Nickelodeon Australia. He decided to move back while filming Uniontown, a documentary featuring people fighting for environmental justice in rural Alabama. Uniontown is scheduled for release mid-2019. Available for viewing now is Serotiny (www. fraswerjones.tv), a documentary film about young activists who come together to transform guns into shovels to plant trees alongside victims of gun violence.

2014 Julia Selman is in Sitka, Alaska serving as an Americorp Volunteer with Sitka Counseling and Prevention.

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Michaela Hyland ’10 Photo Credit: FOX 5 News

Michaela Hyland was voted Teacher of the Year by her colleagues at Mount Zion High School in Jonesboro, Georgia. She was also one of five finalists selected from hundreds of nominees for Fox 5 News’ “High 5 for Teachers.”

Cadet Chris Weaver and Shane Kimbrough ’85 connected at West Point Military Academy while Shane was visiting his college alma mater. Fall 2018 51

Turning Points Marriages 1

Emily Kota O’Rouke ’03 and Jason O’Rouke September 23, 2017 Sarah Rollins Moister ’04 and Taylor Moister May 26, 2018 Leigh Falgoust Alexander ’05 and Ed Alexander March 2018

Lee Anne Bradshaw Gilmore ’07 and Semmes Gilmore June 9, 2018

Joni McGregor Francis ’08 and Brian Francis April 28, 2018

Hannah Rose Suher Pacifici and Matteo Pacifici ’10 July 1, 2018

Anna Black Rogers and Jack Rogers ’10 April 7, 2018 Alina Koenings Brentnall and Ed Brentnall ’11 May 18, 2018

Births 9

William McNeal Smith (pictured with brother Winfield and grandfather Scott Offen ’67) April 30, 2018 Winfield and Winnie Offen Smith ’96 3

West Eleanor Blaisdell March 7, 2018 Andrew and Ali Dick Blaisdell ’02 Sawyer Young July 31, 2018 Ashley and Dan Young ’07

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In Memoriam Mary Arnold Alden Parent of alumni William David “Bill” Baldwin Parent of alumnae, grandparent of alumni Sally Ann McClellan Currey Parent of alumni Florence Hollis Rawson Easley—Little Lovett Jane Cheely Jerden Parent of alumnus David Edward Jones Parent of alumnae Robert S. “Bob” Jordan Parent of alumni, grandparent of alumnus and grandparent Clifford M. Kirtland, Jr. Parent of alumni, grandparent of alumni and former board member Wilton Denny Looney Grandparent of alumnae, great grandparent and trustee emeritus Carolynn Anderson Thornton Mann Parent of alumna Joseph Robert Murphy Parent of alumni, grandparent of alumni Evelyn Mason Newberry Parent of alumni, grandparent of alumni, grandparent Jan Jacobsen Perrett Parent of alumni Dorothy “Dottie” Cunningham Gilmer Rooker Parent of alumni, grandparent James Earl “Jim” Scott, Jr. ’81 Parent of alumni David Parker Sewell ’75 Susan Greenwald Stern Parent of alumni Robert H. Stringer, Jr. Parent of alumni Kay Thomasson ’64 Barbara Bentley Wylly Parent of alumni

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The Lovett School Misson

The Lovett School is a community that seeks to develop young men and women of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in college and in life.

Founded in 1926 by Eva Edwards Lovett, we continue today as an Atlanta independent school serving children in Kindergarten through Grade 12. With an emphasis on the whole child, we provide integrated experiences in academics, arts, athletics, and service through an education grounded in learning, character, and community. Learning Lovett faculty and staff inspire our students to love learning. We help them discover how to think critically, communicate effectively, engage creatively, and collaborate purposefully. We create opportunities for them to grow in all dimensions—intellectual, emotional, physical, aesthetic, moral, and spiritual. Character Lovett teaches the qualities of servant leadership and sound character—honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion, courage, and integrity. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual within an intentionally inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment. We honor God in an atmosphere that is rooted in Judeo-Christian beliefs and is further enriched by a variety of religious traditions. Community Lovett is a dedicated community of students and teachers, joined by loyal parents, staff, alumni, trustees, and friends. We are committed—with shared purposes and principles—to improving our school, our city, our society, our environment, and our world. approved by the lovett school board of trustees, february 2012

The Lovett School Character Pledge

We, who are members of the Lovett community, seek to live lives of good

character. We believe that good character grows from daily acts of honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion. We pledge ourselves to develop these ideals with courage and integrity, striving to do what is right at all times.

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