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Summer 2011 Volume 29 Number 9

A news publication of The Lovett School

Book Pick Up Will Start at the Admission Office Book Pick Up

Textbook and ISBN Information

Monday, August 8:

Grades 8 and 12

Tuesday, August 9:

Grades 7 and 11

ISBN Numbers (and the Campus Store price when

Wednesday, August 10:

Grades 9 and 10

available) will be posted on the Campus Store page of

Thursday, August 11:

Grade 6—All day

the Lovett Website.

Thursday, August 11:

Make up day—After Noon

Hours:

9:00 am–2:45 pm

July 8

Books and ISBN numbers will be listed by course name and number. This will be the most complete list we have at that time. We will not be responsible

Senior Richard Lee

Richard Lee—Echols Scholar at the University of Virginia

Book Pick Up/Registration procedure will begin at the Admission Office

for any changes to books after the list has been

When you arrive on campus, please go to the

website if any changes or additions are made.

Admission Office first. The staff will check to see

posted. However, we will update the list on the The Campus Store will direct anyone wishing to view

Lovett is proud to congratulate Richard Lee on being

that all of the required student forms are on file at the

ISBN numbers to the website. We will not be able to

named an Echols Scholar to study at the University

school and that tuition and fees have been posted in the

answer questions by phone regarding this list.

of Virginia. The Echols Scholars Program is founded

Business Office.

upon “the Jeffersonian ideal of freedom of inquiry and

If all forms and fees are on file you will be given

students their schedules or their book lists

the development of critical thought.” It offers special

a form to present at the Middle or Upper School

until book pick up. However, Upper School students

opportunities—including freedom from the usual area

registration desks. The Middle and Upper School staff

were given their course verification sheets in

requirements, access to the Echols interdisciplinary

will give you your schedule and locker number.

mid-April, and it is on these sheets that all requested

major, a select cadre of faculty advisors, and

You can then proceed to the book-pick-up area, where

required and elective classes will be listed. Students

participation in the Echols news and information

you will purchase your books and have a student ID

can purchase core texts in each of their required

electronic network—to those undergraduates in the

card made if needed.

courses, but they should refrain from buying

College of Arts and Sciences who are identified as its

After you have your books, you can go to your locker

any books for electives as well as supplementary texts

“most avid learners.”

in either the Middle or Upper Schools. Volunteers will

in required courses until they receive their actual

be available to help you find your locker.

schedules at book pick up.

Richard joins the fewer than 9 percent of the student body to be so honored, having been chosen for

The Campus Store will not be able to provide

Students should not unwrap or write anything on

his “intellectual maturity, initiative, and independence.”

Information about Book Pick Up

It is the goal of the program to make the full resources

Families with more than one student in Grades 6–12

of the University open to these scholars “from their

If a family has more than one student at Lovett, these

first day on Grounds” and to provide “opportunities

students may come to book pick-up on the same day,

for research and scholarship commensurate with their

regardless of their grade levels. Families will not be

talents and background.” The Echols program seeks to

required to make two trips during book pick-up.

identify students “who recognize that learning is not

New students in Grades 6–12

the first two weeks of class (August 15–26). No

confined to the classroom—students who will benefit

New students have two choices for book pick up. You

returns will be accepted after this date, but books

from living for a year with fellow Scholars and who will

may pick up your books on your assigned day or when

may be sold back during book buy-back in May.

contribute to the intellectual life of the community.”

you come for your grade level orientation meeting.

their texts until their classes are confirmed.

Returns Returns will not be taken during the week of Book Pick Up Hard cover textbook returns will be taken during

The Campus Store will not be able to guarantee

What to do if you cannot pick up your books on your

that books purchased from another source will be

in mind. In his time at Lovett, Richard has earned

assigned day

eligible for book buy-back. This will be determined

recognition on the Headmaster’s List every semester, as

If you are unable to come on your scheduled day, the

by Classbook.com, which will be purchasing the

well as memberships in the National Honor and Cum

makeup time is after noon on Thursday, August 11.

books from the students.

Laude Societies. Richard’s leadership of the saxophone

We will not be able to sell books on Friday, August 12.

Students will be advised at book pick-up not to

section of the Ellington Band was essential in forming

The only other option to purchase books is on the day

purchase paperbacks if they think they may

an ensemble whose accomplishments were recognized

classes begin: Monday, August 15.

have them at home. Returns for paperbacks will be at

at the Essentially Ellington competition at New York’s

Except as noted above, students will not be allowed to

the Campus Store staff’s discretion.

Lincoln Center and at Savannah’s Swing Central. His

pick up their books other than on their scheduled day.

Such words might have been written with Richard

key position as face-off for Lovett’s lacrosse team helped to lead the team to the state finals last year and the semi-

Actress Receives Hensley Award

finals this year.

Out of 41 local schools that entered and the 2,000 students who performed

In addition to being a star on the stage and the

in musicals throughout the school year, Lovett senior Jamie Harwood won

lacrosse field, Richard excels in the classroom and

Best Actress at the Shuler Hensley Awards for portraying Marian Paroo in

is naturally looked to by his peers for intellectual

The Music Man! The Shuler Hensley awards recognize and promote excel-

leadership. Teacher after teacher has characterized

lence in high school musical theater in the metro Atlanta area.

Richard as a true humanist in his learning—in classes

Jamie will now be flown to New York City on June 22 to work with and

such as American Studies with Mr. and Mrs. May-

compete against the top 40 high school musical performers in the nation.

Beaver, ninth grade Honors English with Ms. Franks,

She will have a chance at winning a four-year scholarship to NYU’s Tisch

Honors Organic and Biochemistry with Dr. Davis, and

School of the Arts.

AP Vergil with Mr. Rau, Richard has learned what it

In addition to Jamie, please congratulate Evan Harms for his nomina-

Senior Jamie Harwood accepting her Shuler Award

means to analyze deeply and synthesize broadly, in a

tion for Best Actor, Kelsey Richards for her nomination for Best Supporting

way immediately relevant to his own experiences. Such

Actress, Lovett’s tech crew for its nomination for Best Technical Execution,

a student will indeed “contribute to the intellectual life

and Lower School student Carter McPherson for his honorable mention as Best Featured Performer.

of the community” at UVA!

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Headmaster’s Message

S

Campus Store

Congratulations, Class of 2011!

The Campus Store will be open for extended

The following is an excerpt from Mr. Peebles’s message to the graduates at Lovett’s Commencement

hours for uniform sales on Tuesday, August 2, and

Exercises on May 15, 2011.

Wednesday, August 3, from 5:00–7:30 pm.

Seniors, as we begin this celebration, let me first urge you to enjoy and to savor this graduation service—a truly sacred

The Campus Store will be open during the sum-

service marking both an important end and an important beginning. As you do so, remember and be grateful for the

mer from 9:00 am –Noon and 1:00–3:00 pm.

very significant sacrifices—sacrifices rooted in unconditional and ceaseless love for you—sacrifices that your parents,

Lovett

teachers, grandparents, other family members, and friends have so generously and selflessly made so this day might be possible for you. They have given you a gift of true grace and love—a gift that no one can ever take from you.

And as you remember all that your parents, grandparents, mentors, and other loved ones have sacrificed to make

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this education possible for you, also remember both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with the kind of

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education you have received at Lovett. The opportunities are multitudinous, of course, and include the chance to use the skills and concepts you have learned to think anew, to solve problems, to imagine and construct new solutions and new ways of thinking, to taste the joy of lifelong learning, to dream large dreams, and to serve the public good.

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The opportunities before you are limitless and I am confident that you will pursue those opportunities with great

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vigor, passion, creativity, determination, and humility.

August 12, 2011.

Remember also that the kind of education you have been blessed with at Lovett challenges each of us—indeed,

calls each of us—to engage the world with reason, with civility, with empathy, and with imagination. Indeed, our

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democracy—if it is to flourish—must have informed citizens like you who always will deal with your fellow citizens

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people. In other words, it is incumbent upon us to seek the truth and to use our knowledge—knowledge informed by

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the heart and the mind—to serve those around us and to lift and cultivate humanity in real, intentional ways. Ours is also a duty both to learn and to act upon our learning, humbled and thrilled by the reality that we must never stop learning.

This vision of education is about more than earning a living, as important as that is. It is about living a life worth living. It is about asking and seeking the answers and living out the answers to life’s large, enduring questions— questions about courage, faith, integrity, justice, grace, love. It is about using our learning to serve and to help make our world more humane, more compassionate, more just.

Finally, never forget the importance of a sense of wonder. The great physicist, Albert Einstein, reminds us that “the most beautiful emotion we can experience is the mystical. It is the source of all true art and science” (see Barbara Brown Taylor‘s The Luminous Web). Pursue constantly your yearnings for truth and wonder and the mystical and you will lead lives true to your particular callings, as well as inspire and lift others and strengthen the relationships, organizations, and communities in which you live.

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Class of 2011, the faculty and I thank you for the wonderful legacies you have left our school. We congratulate you on your many accomplishments and contributions and on all that this day represents. As you go forward from here to pursue your dreams, to construct your own stories, and to live out your gifts and yearnings and callings, we wish you good luck and Godspeed.

Billy Peebles | Headmaster

Around Lovett Learning Styles at Lovett

Summer Programs at Lovett

The Learning Styles program supports and prepares students to become successful, independent learners. Next fall,

Summertime is here! Are you

student in grades 3, 6, and 9 will take their Learning Styles survey.

looking for something fun to enter-

Throughout the year, students will review the information and apply strategies that utilize their learning

tain the children? It’s not too late

preferences. Plan to attend the Learning Styles workshop for parents so that you can support your child’s style of

to sign up for a Lovett camp. Go to

learning. Look for more information on Lovett’s website or contact Joye Callaway in the Academic Resource Center at jcallaway@lovett.org.

<www.lovett.org> and click on Summer Programs for more information and to register!

Lovett’s Afternoon Enrichment

Green Corner Read on for updates on sustainability initiatives going on within the Lovett community!

Walk to School Day II—Raffle Winners Congratulations to sixth grader Lauren Rausaw and second grader Ashley Marshall for winning the Walk to School Day II raffle!

Lauren won a Lovett blue bike and Ashley won a bike helmet, both of which were donated by Atlanta Cycling. Thank you to Atlanta Cycling for their support!

More walk to school days are being planned for the fall.

Let your child explore and develop new skills through a variety of after-school offerings. Lovett’s Afternoon Enrichment offers quality programming through proven curricula led by experienced instructors. Your child will have fun with fellow students while parents enjoy the convenience of avoiding multiple carpools. Classes for the fall session will begin the week of August 29.

Check the website at <www.lovett.org/afternoon> for more information or to register.

Lovett Lower School Chess Team Competes Formed through Lovett’s new expanded Afternoon Enrichment programs, the first-ever Lovett Lower School

Lauren Rausaw with her Lovett blue bike from the raffle

chess team competed against 32 other schools in a regional competition at Campbell High School in February.

Congratulations to the entire chess team for all their hard work!

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Around Lovett Thank You, Lovett As we complete our year as LPA co-presidents, we would like to say thank you for the honor and privilege of serving our wonderful school in this capacity. We have been truly amazed at the energy and generosity of the hundreds of parent volunteers who have helped make this year such a success! As a result of this service, we have developed many new friendships and have come to realize that The Lovett School is a wonderfully diverse and welcoming place. We end this school year having gained many personal blessings, far outweighing the amount of time and energy we put into the duties. It is hard to believe the year is over—time flies when you’re having fun! We are so proud to be a part of this wonderful Lovett community and are very thankful for having had this opportunity to serve. We wish you all a safe and restful summer with friends and family.

Valarie Easterling and Wendi Wells | LPA Co-Presidents 2010–11

LPA Hospitality Committee Throughout the year the LPA hospitality committee organized several events to thank our faculty, staff, and LPA volunteers. Chairs Jill Chopra and Jody Williams led the committee members, who provided baked goods for Maintenance Appreciation Day and the Faculty Appreciation Valentine Breakfast.

Looking Ahead to 2011–12!

We hope that you have found time to relax and are enjoying the summer!

The first day of school will be here before we know it, however, and the various parent organizations are already busy planning next year’s activities.

The Lovett Parent Association (LPA), Friends of the Arts (FOTA), LionBackers, Parent Support Group (PSG), and the Lovett International Alliance (LIA) will each need volunteers to serve on their many committees. Please take some time to think about next year and ways in which you would like to help. There is definitely a job for everyone

Food Fair

who is willing to share his or her time and talents!

Lovett’s first annual Food Fair, planned by juniors Victoria Posmantur and Camille Kapaun, was a success.

This event was their final project in their independent study about the Ethics of Food, with the goal of educating the Upper School about the accessibility of organic, sustainable, and locally grown foods. Thank you to our vendors that made the Food Fair possible, including the Pod Ponics, Mega Moo, Healthy Heaven, Phoenix Produce, Live Forever Muffins, Georgia Organics, Buckeye Creek Farm, Odwalla, and the Pop Shop.

In a continuing effort to support Lovett’s commitment to the environment, the volunteer forms will be online only again this year. After you have visited the Lovett website at <www.lovett.org/parents> and completed your forms, the appropriate committee chairs will contact you in the fall.

All of the parent organizations appreciate your participation and are looking forward to serving with you during the 2011–12 school year!

Evelyn Achecar and Beth Ward | LPA Co-Presidents 2011–12

2010–11 Annual Fund Thank You, 2010–11 Annual Fund Chairs and Volunteers!

The Advancement Office would like to give special thanks to the many volunteers who worked diligently on behalf of the 2010–11 Annual Fund! Success of the Annual Fund is due in large part to the dedicated efforts of the following leaders for this past school year:

Thoughts from a Member of the First BTA Class My journey as an educator started many years ago. The foundation began to form in the summer of 1996 while

Kirstie and Sonny Cohen, Annual Fund Chairs

a member of the first class of Breakthrough Atlanta.

Tricia and Tom Sharpley, 1926 Society Chairs

Spending hot summer days inside of a classroom was a

James T. Mills ’74, Alumni Annual Fund Chair Maureen and Dave Pitfield, New Parent Annual Fund Chairs Lallie and Tony Amon, Grandparent Annual Fund Chairs

very hard sell to an 11-year-old me, but in time I realized how much I was to gain over the priceless time spent growing with Breakthrough. The dedication offered

A big thank you goes to the numerous parent and alumni volunteers who served on The 1926 Society Committee, New Parent Committee, and as class representatives and phonathon callers. A complete volunteer list will be published in the Annual Report this fall. Lovett is grateful to have such wonderful volunteers!

by my teachers during those summers helped me to understand then and now the importance of a good education as facilitated by thoughtful instructors.

Breakthrough’s program led me to advanced summer study at Morehouse College and Syracuse University

There’s still time!

between my high school years. These programs

There’s still time to donate to the 2010–11 Annual Fund. Tuition covers the most basic elements of an independent

completed Breakthrough’s outstanding promise of

school education. Lovett provides far more than the basics to educate the whole child: a unique culture, an enhanced

continued summer study and college preparation. My

learning environment, and wider opportunity. Each year a gap exists between tuition revenue and the cost of

time spent at Syracuse encouraged me to apply to college

providing Lovett’s distinctive education. That operating shortfall is made up, in part, through the Annual Fund. The

in New York City and I was fortunate enough to land

fiscal year ends Thursday, June 30. Won’t you join with Lovett’s parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni,

in Manhattan. After completing my undergraduate

and friends in supporting the school’s most important ongoing advancement effort? You may give online at <www.

degree at Hunter College, I decided to venture abroad

lovett.org/give> or call Elizabeth Jones at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1240. On behalf of those who will benefit from your

for the opportunity to teach English in Seoul, South

generosity, thank you!

Korea. While travel and the ability to expand upon my degree in journalism were major motivators to taking

Seniors and Alums call to say “Thank you!”

such a drastic step, the familiarity and cyclical nature of

Did you receive a phone call or voice message from a Lovett senior or alum recently? On Friday, May 13, a group of

transition to the other side of the classroom was a cinch.

enthusiastic seniors gathered in the Noonan Technology Lab to volunteer their time before graduation. They were

Assisting Korean students faced with a six-day, 60-plus

also joined by one alumna home from college. Together, they called 850 donors of the 2010–11 Annual Fund to express

hour class week, yet constantly eager to tackle every day’s

their gratitude for the generous support. The Advancement Office would like to recognize and thank the following

assignments, was an amazing educational experience.

seniors and alumna:

Realizing many years later how key Breakthrough’s

Shadiyat Ajao ’11

Aviya Payne ’11

Margaret Brennan ’11

Peter Rhodes ’11

Mallie Easterlin ’11

Daniel Rue ’11

leadership has been for me in and out of the classroom is an amazing discovery. I will forever credit the structured, highly enjoyable learning intensive summers with Breakthrough as a founding catalyst for the writer,

Andrew Frazier ’11 S. E. Spencer ’10 Mikey Keough ’11

CoCo Street ’11

Andrew Meyer ’11

Jackson Todd ’11

educator, and man I’ve become today.

Steven Pradia | Member of the first BTA class Steven Pradia attended Inman Middle School and Grady High School in Atlanta. After graduating from Grady’s communications program, he attended Hunter College in New York City and received a bachelor’s degree in media studies.

Seniors Margaret Brennan and Mikey Keough at the Annual Fund Thank-a-thon.

Following college, Pradia spent two years teaching English to primary school students in Seoul, South Korea. He now resides in New York City as a copywriter.

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Around Lovett Are You Part of a Carpool? Create One Online!

Lovett Equestrian Club

Have you tried out the Lovett Carpool Finder online? With the Carpool Finder (<https://www.lovett.org/parents/

Results

carpool.aspx>), we have linked Google maps into our online Directory (<https://www.lovett.org/parents/directory.

Rising junior Leila Waits qualified for the Individual

aspx>) so that you can find families within a certain distance of your home to help facilitate the creation of carpools.

Varsity Open over fences. There were 19 riders in her

Simply provide your home location and then hit the “Mark It!” button—and scroll down the list for families within a

class and she placed fifth in her class with a score of

half mile, one mile, etc. Then, simply click the envelope icon to email that family and ask about carpooling!

79. This fifth place qualified Leila for the Varsity Open

Both the online Lovett Directory and the Carpool Finder are password-protected so that only members of our

Championship class. This determines the Top Individual

parent community can access them. To access these directories, you will need to login using your Lovett Parent Portal

Rider for 2011. A division is comprised of an over fences

email and password. New parents will be sent their login information, and added to the Carpool Finder, later

class and a flat class. This championship class is where

this summer. (Please note that the Lovett Parent Portal calls for the password/ID you may have used previously for

they pick the top 10 scores. She placed sixth in this class.

customizing the website news and calendar or accessing class lists this past summer—it is a different password/ID

Congratulations!

than the one used for Net Classroom to access grades and billing statements.) If you need your password, please send an email to jzei@lovett.org. Below is a list of all of our new students to help you find a new carpool buddy in your

Goodbye, Graduates

neighborhood.

Seniors Megan Hagood and Jamie Harwood started

Watch for special incentives, including a Carpool Day, coming this fall. Happy Carpooling!

the first annual “Sign the Saddle” tradition! Good luck, Megan and Jamie! We will miss you!

Welcome New Students!

Lovett is pleased to introduce the following students who are new to our community. Please use this list to help create carpools and make new friends during the summer!

Name

Gr.

Zip

Phone

Name

Gr.

Zip

Phone

Name

Gr.

Zip

Phone

William Samuel Abdallah

6

30328

(770) 953-0361

Isabella Anne Gray

K

30318

(404) 355-9216

Megan Alexandra Nohstadt

7

30327

(678) 428-5100

Ansley Hope Adzema

6

28207

(704) 373-2975

Devan Chandra Gupta

K

30082

(770) 805-9839

Richard Merrell Nolen, Jr.

6

30327

(404) 367-0050

8

(804) 741-0999

Ryan Quinn O’Donnell

5

30305

(404) 351-7379

Peyton Elizabeth Adzema

8

28207

(704) 373-2975

Grace Elizabeth Hagerty

Frances Lloyd Aiken

K

30305

(404) 352-4590

Sterling Elizabeth Halad

K

30126

(678) 398-5446

Mya Reece Palmer

K

30062

(678) 908-9476

Olivia Ashe Aiken

K

30305

(404) 352-4590

Charles Joseph Halter

K

30305

(404) 262-5839

Gabriella Diana Panos

8

30350

(770) 698-9692

Malia Allmon

K

30034

(404) 328-0126

Anne Walker Hardin

7

30338

(770) 394-3714

Eunice Park

5

30024

(678) 889-4409

8

30152

(770) 419-8144

Charles Richard Parkman

K

30324

(404) 320-8026

Marc Amabile

K

30080

(770) 805-8457

Jay Harris III

Avery Margaret Arnold

K

30342

(404) 808-3731

Grace Elizabeth Harrison

6

30305

(404) 467-0123

Jack Alidor Peters

K

30342

(404) 995-0870

Jamil L. Atkinson

6

30008

(770) 431-0960

Devin Hart

6

30080

(770) 434-4276

Miles Montgomery Phillips

1

30327

(404) 467-8933

Nandana Venkat Avasarala

K

30080

(770) 435-2175

Kaleigh Christina Hart

K

30327

(303) 319-4064

Tyler Bray Pinson

K

30106

(770) 617-6334

K

30319

(404) 993-8051

Elizabeth Erwin Pope

4

30327

(404) 350-1788

Brooke Arp Babbit

K

30327

(404) 816-5441

Carter Daniel Hathaway

John Allen Barnes

9

37205

(404) 252-7009

Jennifer Leigh Heiman

6

30327

(404) 791-9202

Martha Walker Pope

6

30327

(404) 355-0071

Charles Fulton Bayman

5

30327

(404) 843-1033

Harrison Chase Herbert

K

30327

(404) 256-6519

Isabella Gail Port

K

30327

(404) 351-2503

Prescott Walter Bayman

1

30327

(404) 843-1033

Charles Patrick Higgins

5

30319

(404) 467-8275

Aiden Kyler Portman

K

30327

(404) 303-8195

5

(214) 681-3171

Ryan Matthew Pratt

5

30080

(770) 434-0464

30319

(404) 848-9399

Samuel Gamble Bayne III

7

30305

(404) 351-9788

Nance Haroldson Hill

Brandon Luke Beck

6

30342

(404) 237-6650

Albert Galatyn Hill IV

8

(214) 681-3171

Katherine Jane Preisinger

6

Claire Hadley Benton

6

30342

(404) 231-3252

Caroline Margaret Hill

1

(214) 681-3171

Michael David Propp

6

(630) 468-2562

Gerald Isaac Bess

6

30088

(770) 322-7745

Wilson Beers Hobbs

6

30318

(404) 352-4356

Alexander Ryan Pye

9

30306

(404) 876-6835

5

30327

(404)760-9885

Arnav Kumar Rajdev

6

30005

(678) 366-9060

Peyton Bogard

7

30342

(404) 729-3394

Haley Elizabeth Hooper

Lily Clemens Bourdeaux

6

30305

(404) 352-2260

Wiley Tyler Houk

K

30342

(404) 303-7540

Matias Michael Raponi

K

30327

(404) 797-6951

Frank Charles Briggs

K

30339

(404) 355-4102

Anna Louise Howell

5

30305

(404) 233-0180

William Burgess Rhodes III

6

30319

(404) 237-5019

Raymond Zachary Broach, Jr.

K

30067

(770) 272-0966

Julia Bailey Howell

5

30305

(404) 233-0180

Caroline Moore Rhodes

6

30319

(404) 237-5019

K

30327

(404) 228-2684

Peyton A. Ringer

6

30038

(770) 484-1644

William Paris Brooks

8

30327

(404) 941-7030

Tatum Pace Hunt

Caroline Jones Brown

K

30305

(404) 814-9047

Sibyl Ellen Hunter

K

30318

(404) 350-9850

Nathan Hallman Roberts

K

30082

(770) 805-8694

Henry Rogers Bruce

7

30305

(404) 261-8837

Sophia Lily Hylton

K

30344

(404) 735-1762

Kathryn Kinnett Roche

K

30305

(404) 869-8699

Haley Rose Bulvin

6

30339

(404) 277-8971

Stuart McDowell Ingram

6

30327

(404) 255-0700

Brady Anderson Rodts

6

30327

(404) 355-8737

1

30339

(770) 880-8475

Nicholas Waid Roesel

K

30126

(678) 945-6715

Brittany Anna Butler

6

30327

(404) 367-9330

Spencer Amaris Jack

Megan Elizabeth Cahillane

9

30327

(404) 963-1876

Schaefer Roddey Jackson

5

30305

(404) 350-6983

Frederick Walcott Saint

5

30342

(404) 869-3265

Kennedy Zoe Campbell

K

30096

(770) 256-1188

Jack Louis Jernigan

K

30305

(404) 355-5245

Helen Darby Sands

K

30305

(404) 350-9510

Sarah Carpenter

9

30062

(770) 509-0641

William Davis Jernigan

7

30033

(404) 634-2374

Dylan Patrick Scales

K

30080

(770) 435-9775

6

30327

(404) 812-0688

Celia Rose Schwarz

7

30030

(404) 687-0474

Jeffrey Thomas Carr

6

30327

(404) 609-9009

Samantha Kathleen Jones

Colin Arthur Carroll

K

30327

(404) 355-3302

Robert Stephens Jordan III

6

30305

(404) 816-5019

Nicholas Sear

9

(952) 903-0623

Kaitlyn Elise Castellaw

K

30318

(404) 968-9987

Landon Marcus Kalish

1

30324

(404) 862-1571

Joseph Paul Sear

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(952) 903-0623

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Lower School News From Your Principal As I reflect on this school year, I would like to share some of my thoughts. In the Lower School, we encourage curiosity and self-initiation. Workshop teaching provides a structure that supports inquiry and collaboration while developing effective oral and written communication skills. Teachers continually support students in becoming effective problem solvers and critical thinkers. Children learn that it is often necessary to grapple with tough questions and that sometimes there are multiple solutions. They come to know that answers do not always come easily. Rather, we must be willing to persist until we find a solution. This requires stamina and perseverance, skills that Lovett students will need to succeed in school and in life.

The need for individuals to work collaboratively with others is an important 21st century skill. From the time students enter the Lower School they begin working with partners and in small groups. They learn how to be a supportive partner/team member and this requires good listening, ongoing engagement, and effective speaking skills. Mutual respect that honors the thoughts of others is paramount. Students discover that working collaboratively is an efficient and effective way to find solutions. They are pushed to be metacognitive. We ask our students not

Second graders at the Lower School Garden

only to solve problems but also to explain their thinking. In doing so, they deepen their own understandings while

Lower School Garden

teaching others.

Service learning is at the center of character education. In the Lower School, we emphasize the importance of

Second graders were so excited to plant seeds in the new

“walking in someone else’s shoes.” The devastation in Japan touched the hearts of our community and, under the

raised beds in the Lower School Garden. In a joint project

leadership of Martha Osborne, our students and faculty raised money to support the Japanese Relief Fund.

between Ms. Spiers and Mrs. Osborne, the food grown

Earth Week was a huge success in the Lower School. Children planted seeds in toilet paper tubes (that

in these beds will be harvested for the clients of a local

will decompose), took nature walks around campus and restored trails, and participated in a survey on water

homeless shelter.

conservation. Our focus on sustainability extends well beyond Earth Week. The children have also spent time watching their organic garden grow and enjoying the fruits of their labor.

This year we provided opportunities to strengthen our home-school partnership by inviting parents to hear from our educational consultants and teaching faculty. Dr. Mary Ehrenworth addressed parents, sharing ways they can take an active role in supporting their child’s literacy development. We also hosted a math night for parents, led by fifth grade teachers Lainie Powell and Teddi Longardt, that showcased the innovative math instruction in the Lower School. Lower School counselors Gayle Greenwood and Elisabeth Awamleh offered two parent education classes, “Active Parenting” and “Darkness to Light.”

In the Lower School, we come to know our students by assessing their learning in multiple ways and teaching students numerous strategies to grow stronger. In 2011–12, we will launch a new report card that better reflects this.

Our goal is to effectively communicate a child’s growth over time. The parents will hear all about our new report card at the beginning of the school year.

It is an honor to work at in a school that focuses on developing the whole child and creating a strong parentschool partnership. Have a lovely summer!

Mary Baldwin | Lower School Principal

Bridging the Gap What better way to end the year than with a book

Congratulations Congratulations Mia Skaggs, Sarah Followill, and Charlotte Dalke, for receiving Lower School scholarships and an award. Mia received the Evelyn Lovett Kling Scholarship, Sarah received the Carol Ordover Memorial Scholarship, and Charlotte received the Beverly Lange Award.

sharing, en español? Ms. Patterson’s Spanish V students

Correction

visited Señora Fonseca’s room to read their books to

Fifth grader Emma Ellis was not recognized as receiving

second grade Spanish students. The group created quite

an Honorable Mention award for the Continental Math

comical children’s books, and the second graders loved

League. We apologize for this mistake.

them! After reading books like La Casa Robot, the second

Congratulations, Emma!

graders were able to showcase their own work by reading their own fotogramas. Spanish V students were able to help edit and applaud their new young friends! ¡Bravo!

Middle School News National French Contest The week before spring break, Middle School French students participated in the National French contest, along with their peers throughout the country.

Seventh grade students competed against 985 of their Georgia peers, taking the French I test, often taken by high school freshmen. Scoring in the top 15 in the state were Abby Clement and Kit McGean. Other top scorers were Charlotte Lee, who scored 10th in Georgia and 12th in the United States; James Bronsted, scoring 9th in Georgia and 11th in the US; and Isabella Ko, scoring 8th in Georgia and 10th in the US. Caroline Stevens placed 7th in the state and 9th in the country. Finally, Caroline Hall received the top 7th grade score, coming in 6th in Georgia and 8th in the U.S. Eighth grade students competed against 1,126 other students in Level II, which is generally considered a high school class taken by 10th graders. Scoring in the top 15 students in the state were Molly Withington, Chapman Monroe, Carrie Mutombo, Emily Drewry, and Steffi Bolton. Claudia Miller scored an astounding 8th place in the state.

The Great American Dream Tour Lovett’s eighth grade class experienced “The Great American Dream Tour” as they visited New York City for their class trip in April. Sites visited included Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Natural History, The Cloisters Museum, Chinatown, Little Italy, Lincoln Center, Ground Zero, a Broadway show, Central Park, and many other points of interest. The trip was developed to tie in all the components of Lovett’s eighth grade curriculum.

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Upper School News Congressional Academy Rising senior Daisy Adams was among 112 high school juniors nationwide selected to participate in the Congressional Academy in Washington, D.C., this summer. Daisy will spend two weeks in the capital, engaged in close study of the pivotal turning points in American history memorialized by the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address, and the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. All hotel, meal, and tour expenses are paid for by the U.S. Department of Education, and students receive a stipend for travel to and from Washington, D.C. Students also receive three hours of college credit for participating in the Academy.

Congratulations to Daisy on being chosen for this highly selective summer program.

National Exam for the Chemistry Olympiad Avery Wiens, Marcus Jackson, and Kelsey Roof were recently selected by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to take the National Exam for the Chemistry Olympiad at Kennesaw State University. This distinction was awarded after they scored in the top five percent of all students that took the local exam for our section on April 1. The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad and the International Chemistry Olympiad are multi-tiered competitions that bring together the world’s most talented high school students to test their knowledge and skills in chemistry. Nations around the world conduct examinations to nominate the most high-performing students for the International Chemistry Olympiad.

Above: Robert Houghton accepting his award.

Below: Claire Beskin accepting her award.

Spanish V Creates Books to Share

Spanish V class on a project that she coordinated with

Robert Houghton and Claire Beskin Win First Place in Statewide Chinese Speech Contest

the Agape Community Center here in Atlanta. Building

The Georgia Chinese Language Educators First High

on an already established relationship that Lovett has

School Chinese Speech Contest was held April 23 at Ken-

with Agape, Ms. Patterson arranged for the students

nesaw State University. Twenty-two high school students

from Agape to be transported here to the Lovett campus.

from across the state participated in the speech contest.

Many of the students served by the Agape center are from

The theme of this year’s contest was “Chinese and Me”—

When Upper School Spanish teacher Lauren Patterson first arrived at Lovett, she mentioned that she had an interest in creating opportunities for community outreach. In keeping with this goal, she worked with her

Hispanic homes and are learning English. The Spanish

A Lovett Spanish V student with a child from Agape

with contestants offering speeches regarding their own

V classes worked on writing children’s stories, which

path to studying Chinese. After the students’s presen-

they then bound to create a book. When the students

tations, judges questioned the contestants about their

from Agape arrived at Lovett they were greeted by the Spanish V students who took them to a classroom where they

speeches and their study of Chinese.

listened to a story hour and ate snacks. The students read the books they had created and both Lovett and Agape students enjoyed a chance to spend the time together.

Since this activity went so well, the students also decided that they would like to take their books down to the Lower School Spanish classes taught by Mallorie Fonseca. The mostly senior students in Spanish V enjoyed sharing their stories with their younger counterparts and again, both groups of students thoroughly benefitted from the

Robert Houghton and Claire Beskin represented Lovett in competing for prizes and recognition in this first contest of its kind. Robert won the first place of level 1, and Claire won the first place of level 4!

Congratulations!

occasion.

Spanish Students Teach English to Agape Parents

2011 French National Exam Out of Dr. Bennett’s 37 students who took the French

Students in Mrs. Mitchell’s Spanish AP Language and Spanish VI Honors classes taught English this past spring to a

National Exam, 15 placed at the National and/or State

group of AGAPE parents from the Agape Community Center on Bolton Road. Students have prepared lesson plans

levels. Students participating were from Dr. Bennett’s III

that cover important areas of life, including home, medical care, safety, travel, and more. “It is important for our best

Honors, IV Honors, AP, and VI Honors classes. They were

students to participate in community service and to truly become leaders” said Mrs. Mitchell. “These students have

among 100,000-plus students from 50 states participating

excellent language skills and are excited to use their gift to help others!”

in the 2011 “Grand Concours.” Congratulations to all and good luck on next year’s Concours!

Level 3 Frank Deborde: 6th in Georgia and the nation Samantha Keng: 7th in Georgia and the nation Charles Ingram: 8th in Georgia and the nation Martha Wiggers: 9th in Georgia and the nation Alex Kenan: 10th in Georgia and the nation Level 4 Isabelle Culpepper: 6th in Georgia Annabel Kupke: 6th in Georgia Katrina Hazim: 8th in Georgia Anna Perkins: 10th in Georgia

Lovett students William Smith, Jackson Todd, Mitchell Hightower, Trevor Quick, and teacher Angela Mitchell with Agape Community Center parents

Hope Barker: 10th in Georgia Level 5 Ashley Dalton: 2nd in Georgia and 6th in the nation Paige Hogan: 6th in Georgia and 10th in the nation Caroline Szyperski: 6th in Georgia and 10th in the nation Zeena Ammar: 9th in Georgia Grant Fergusson: 10th in Georgia

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Upper School News Congratulations to the National Spanish Exam Winners Last March, 25 of Mrs. Mitchell’s students participated in the National Spanish Exam sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. All of her students placed in the top one percent nationally, according to their placement among over 140,000 that took the test. Their scores earned them the distinguished awards as follows: Maddi Hartley: Gold Mitchell Hightower: Gold William Smith: Gold Ashley Taylor: Gold Colin Tucker: Gold Ashley Jeffrey: Silver Nicole Katapodis: Silver Amina Khan: Silver Erin Langford: Silver Saqlain Golandaz: Silver Katrina Binkley: Silver Rin Thomas: Silver James Topping: Silver Taylor Hughes: Silver Bryce Watson: Silver Alex Wilson: Silver John Hale: Bronze Caroline Deisley: Bronze Zainub Dhanani: Bronze Jay Mainthia: Bronze Mary Morel: Bronze Mary Catherine Battle: Bronze Kelsey Roof: Bronze Lorin Rogers: Honor Marcus Jackson: Honor

2011 Senior Honors Awards Salutatorian Award: Avery Elizabeth Wiens Valedictorian Award: Ashley Summers Dalton History Department Award: Zeena Mostafa Ammar Mathematics Department Awards

Calculus: Harrison Keller Wobeck

Statistics: Sarah Cofield Herbert

Marvin Howard Floyd Awards in Science

Biology: Allison Alexander Bond

Chemistry: Avery Elizabeth Wiens

Physics: Jackson Taylor Todd

Environmental Science: Paige Myer Hogan

Modern Foreign Language Department Awards

Spanish: Amy Laura Domanico

Simone Cronk Award for Excellence in French:

Ashley Summers Dalton

Chinese: William Tidwell Anderson

Catharine Louis Lovell Award in Latin:

Andrew Donald Arthur Frazier

Gwynne Adams Burrows Award in English:

Trevor Michael Quick

James E. Warren Award in Creative Writing:

Harrison Huang

Computer Science Department Award:

Daniel Nelson Rue

Bible and Religion Award: Taylor Blakeslee Wilby Christian Stewardship Award:

Elizabeth Reed McLain

Athletic Department Awards

Senior Girl: Allison Alexander Bond

Senior Boy: Parker Alton Whitlock

John A. Rabbe Scholar/Athlete Award:

Peter Moore Rhodes

William C. Conley Distinguished Athlete Awards:

Walter William Zachary Boden

Montague Laffitte Boyd, Jr. Award in Choral Music: Felicia Michelle Wilkins Vinita Therrell Leake Art Award:

Florentine Georgia Thiels

Friends of the Arts Award

Performing Arts: Richard Hancock Lee, Jr.,

Angel Omotayo Nonye-John

Visual Arts: Ryan Charlotte Brady

Kate Flournoy Edwards Art Award:

Tayler Mackenzie Cyprien

Principal’s Awards: Charles Alan Atkinson Gober,

Alexandra Elizabeth Hightower, Andrew Lawrence

Meyer

The Bobby Train Friendship Award:

Taylor Blakeslee Wilby

Senior Class Faculty Award: Edward Billingslea Parents Association Award:

Christine Elisabeth Proctor

Service Above Self Award: Nicole Demitra Katapodis Faculty Award for Service:

Robert Hunter Rich

Vernon B. Kellett Award in the Humanities:

Avery Elizabeth Wiens

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution Cup: World Relief Club The World Relief Club held a drive to furnish a refugee’s apartment. Upper School students and faculty collected items, loaded them in a U-Haul, and personally furnished the apartment on May 7 with sponsor Jimmy Jewell.

Evan Leigh Burch Harms

The Eva Edwards Lovett Founder’s Medal:

Ashley Summers Dalton

Senior Portraits The on-campus dates for senior portraits will be August 10–12 in the lobby of the Hendrix-Chenault Theater from 9:00 am–4:00 pm. Portraits will be taken by Peachtree Portraits and appointments should be made at <www.peachtreeportraits.com>.

Retirement Party The French IV Honors class threw their teacher, Dr. Dominique Bennett, a retirement party on the Rackley Green Roof Classrooms in the Middle School.

Cum Laude and National Honor Societies Inductees Cum Laude Class of 2011 Zeena Mostafa Ammar, Davis Houston Cowles, Sadiya Dhanani, Katherine Anne Elder, Sarah Cofield Herbert, Paige Myer Hogan, Taylor Ashlyn Hughes, Nicole Demitra Katapodis, Anthony Syjuco Luk, Andrew Lawrence Meyer, Trevor Michael Quick, Kelsey Jane Richards, Daniel Nelson Rue, Jackson Taylor Todd, Olivia Kathlyn Utt, Taylor Blakeslee Wilby, Harrison Keller Wobeck Class of 2012 Mary Catherine Battle, Claire Victoria Beskin, Danielle, Leigh Currin, Zainub Dhanani, Grant Mitchell Fergusson, Grace Butler Salmon

National Honor Society Class of 2011 Ansley Faith Brown, Hannah Hope English, Michael Stephen Glander, Jamie Elizabeth Harwood, Morgan Ashton Ivey, Xinwei Li, Virginia Linton Seiler Class of 2012 Daisy Elizabeth Adams, Tessa Alexandra Adams, Cameron Louise Armstrong, Margaret Hope Barker, Mary Catherine Battle, Claire Victoria Beskin, Elwyn Tomlinson Bridges, Jr., Emma Kate Buster, Robert Settle Currie, Danielle Leigh Currin, Caroline Mayer Deisley, Zainub Dhanani, Peter Elliot Diaz, Katie Elizabeth Fee, Lauren Elizabeth Formica, Megan Elizabeth Fricke, Winbriel Halexis Gandy, Lindsey Lambert Green, John Brandley Hale, Madeline Kay Hartley, Caroline Tate Haverty, Hannah Katherine Hempel, Camille Louise Kapaun, Ansley Evelyne Kenney, Amina Sarah Khan, Nana Akua Koranteng, Johnathan Barton Lamb, Jay Nik Mainthia, Emma McKenzie Major, Madeline Louise Martin, Grace Reeder Meade, Tymon Dooley Mitchell, Emmala Ferrell Moffett, Frances Carter Neal, Marcelle Shannon O’Halloran, Nils Holman Okeson, Jr., Kendall Alexandra Payne, Michael Cooper Pursley, Elizabeth Grace Ridgeway, Lorin Lea Rogers, Kelsey Ann Roof, Jonovan Charles Sackey, Grace Butler Salmon, Bryan Carter Sanderson, Kelly Nicole Scalf, George Kilpen Spencer, Colin McCormick Tucker, Katherine Grace Underwood, Kelly Riehl Williams, Cyrus Carrier Wilson, Jessica Ashley Wolfe, Margaret Lorellee Wolters

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Upper School News 2011 Underclass Awards

Fine Arts Department

College Book Awards

Grade 9: Lydia Flock, Jake Mercer

Agnes Scott College: Caroline Deisley

Grade 10: Jennifer Li, Chris Martin

Columbia University: Robert Currie

Grade 11: Katie Fee, Jonovan Sackey

Dartmouth College: Zainub Dhanani

Ray & Beth Chenault Applied Lessons Scholarship Award: Grant Fergusson

Harvard University: Elizabeth Ridgeway

Sol Kent Award for Creative Achievement: Desireé Fraley

Sewanee Award for Excellence in Writing: Tess Adams

Language Department

Smith College: Danielle Currin

Grade 9: Alex Kenan

Trinity College: George Spencer

Grade 10: William Smith

University of Michigan: Peter Diaz

Grade 11: Kelly Scalf, Claire Beskin

University of Pennsylvania: Lauren Formica

History Department

Wellesley College: Daisy Adams

Grade 9: Foster Coleman

Yale University: Cyrus Wilson

Grade 10: Mitchell Hightower

Book awards are donated by the college/university alumni

Rochester Humanities/Social Sciences Award: Grant Fergusson

associations. Book award recipients are selected by the faculty.

American Studies Institute Term Paper Awards: Kelsey Roof, Daisy Adams Math Department

Special Academic Recognitions

Geometry: Robert Houghton

Georgia Governor’s Honors Program Finalists

Algebra II: Halle Payne

Jazz, Alto Sax: Jonovan Sackey

Pre-calculus: William Smith

Latin: Elizabeth Ridgeway

Science Department

Grade 9: Frankie DeBorde

Departmental Awards

Grade 10: Reid Pickett

Athletic Department

Grade 11: Maddi Hartley

Grade 9: Grant Haley, Rachael Western

Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award: Zainub Dhanani

Grade 10: Corey Erdoes, Sydney Umeri

Rensselaer Medal Award: Grant Fergusson

Grade 11: Cyrus Wilson, Tatianna Jackson Bible and Religion Department

Service Awards

Grade 10: Jordan Pakula

Grade 9: Olivia Strader, Cory Page

Grade 11: Frances Neal

Grade 10: Gayle Jenks, Melissa Li

English Department

Grade 11: David Heyer, Nana Korentang

Grade 9: Mary Martha Wiggers Grade 10: Isabelle Culpepper

Citizenship Awards The Cameron Addison Street ’12 Ninth Grade Citizenship Awards for Perseverance in Spirit and Character: Annie Boydston, Robert Houghton Jordan Lowell Williams Awards: Reeves Turner, Arthur Winborne Nancy Fraser Parker Awards: Caroline Szyperski, Robert Currie

Fine Arts News Friends of the Arts

Key Dates

The Lovett School has many special rituals that mark the passing of the school year. Some of the most emotional

Monday, August 8–Friday, August 26 : Registration for

involve marking the graduation of another class of seniors. From the parade on the first day of school through the

Applied Lessons, Lower School Dance, and Recorder

pond dive, closing chapel, honors night, and graduation, Lovett works hard to ensure the senior class realizes its

Classes, Fine Arts Office

singular place in our school and is appropriately recognized.

I had the privilege to present the Friends of the Arts awards this year at Senior Honors Night. Ryan Brady, Richard Lee, and Angel Nonye-John were applauded for their achievements in visual arts, band, and dance. Felicia Wilkins, Florentine Thiels, and Tayler Cyprien also received awards for chorus and visual art. The class valedictorian, Ashley Dalton, was a member of the Women’s Chorus and Singers. Avery Wiens, the salutatorian, played in the orchestra. Both Ashley and Avery took theater courses, too.

Fine Arts students figured prominently in the Senior Projects, also. Jeremy Trombetta, Ton Luk, Matthew Hunsinger, and Wallace Winborne recorded original music in the school’s new recording studio, aided by faculty member Joel Morris. Evan Harms created, produced, and filmed an original music video. Evan, along with his costars Jamie Harwood and Kelsey Richards, was nominated for a Shuler Hensley Award for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. Mrs. Lovett would be very proud of these fine young men and women!

A special thanks to all the FOTA liaisons and Board members who worked tirelessly this year to support the students, faculty, and programs that make our school so very special and produce such talented individuals. Joanna Link, Pattie McCrady, Elizabeth Crenshaw, Anne Marino, Rebecca Flick, Loretta Lepore, Jane Jackson, and Lynn Powell—thank you for making me look good this past year. And best wishes to Lynn Powell as she becomes President of FOTA for the 2011–12 school year.

Don’t forget to look over the volunteer and membership forms available on the Fine Arts page of the school website. There’s no excuse for not supporting the programs that provide so much to all of our children—whatever your talents, FOTA can use your help!

Jinny Keough | Friends of the Arts President 2010–11

Applied Lessons Registration Registration for Applied Lessons will be available during the weeks of August 8–26 in the Fine Arts Office. Fees will be billed to tuition statements. During the first week in September, parents will receive a call from the teacher to schedule the lesson day and time. The registration deadline is Friday, August 26. For additional information, please contact Mr. Butler at gbutler@lovett.org

Fees $450.00 for 30-minute lessons $675.00 for 45-minute lessons

(with instructor approval only) $900.00 for 1-hour lessons

(with instructor approval only)

Grades Piano and guitar: Kindergarten–Grade 12 String instruments: Grades 3–12 Band instruments: Grades 4–12 Private voice lessons: Grades 8–12

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Fine Arts News The Great Frame-Up Photography Exhibition The following students participated in The Great Frame-Up Photography Exhibition in Vinings on May 5, 2011: Kendall Payne, Betsy Pippen, Lorin Rogers, Maggie Wolters, Lanier Doty, Mary Grace Easterling, Hannah Johnson, Grace Meade, Annie Moore, Marie Northington, Craig Rollins, Ella Simmons, Dani Smith, Avery Brady, Caroline Cronk, Drew Ellis, Carson Holden, Anna Kate Jones, Alex Anne Matthews, Chandler Rees, Catherine Satcher, Jessie Wolfe, Laura Wymer, Anna Sewell, Alex wilson, Jessie Wolfe, Margot Williams, Teddie Schroeder, and Vasser Seydel.

All of the students’s artwork was custom framed by the The Great Frame-Up at no cost and was juried by a local artist.

First Place: Lanier Doty Honorable Mention: Betsy Pippen Honorable Mention: Margot Williams Lanier Doty’s photograph with be sent to a national level for competition.

Lovett Ellington Jazz Ensemble Lovett’s Ellington Jazz Ensemble performed in the prestigious invitation-only Swing Central Jazz competition in Savannah in March. Lovett’s Ellington Ensemble is ranked in the top ten nationally. Congratulations to our students under the direction of Stutz Wimmer, Garett Arrowood, and Charissa Gransden!

Congressional Arts Competition This year, Lovett Senior Kelsey Bloomfield placed third in the 2011 Congressional Arts Competition. This event was sponsored by Congressman John Lewis of the 5th District. This year the committee selected the theme “An Artistic Discovery” and entries were received from all across Atlanta. Kelsey was honored at the Youth Art Connection Gallery on April 15 during a special reception for the participating students.

From left: Lovett fifth grader Mimi Norton and Spring Arts Festival chair Kristin Norton with guest artist Gregor Turk, Lovett Class of 1978. Lovett students dancing at the Spring Arts Festival.

2011 Spring Arts Festival The Lovett Friends of the Arts hosted its annual Lower School Spring Arts Festival on April 14.

This year’s focus on “public art” was inspired by guest artist Gregor Turk, Lovett Class of 1978. Children were guided through a variety of hands-on projects inspired by artists such as Alexander Calder, Keith Haring, Joe Peragine, Antoni Gaudi, and Ansel Adams. Turk asked the children to be aware of how artists view their every day surroundings and then interpret them in unique ways through art.

Kelsey Bloomfield with her award

Event activities also included dance performances, a pottery demonstration, and music from the Middle School Band. The day was a great success thanks to our visiting artist, Gregor Turk, faculty and parent volunteers, and the dedicated Lovett staff.

Athletics News Track and Field

LionBackers Golf Tournament

Boys Track & Field State Meet Recap

Monday, October 17, 2011

2011 Region Champions and 4th in State

Peachtree Golf Club

Jalil Braxton: State Champion in 400m Dash & 8th in State in High Jump

Registration for tournament sponsors begins Thursday,

Drew Brown, Parker Whitlock, Peter Rhodes, and Jalil Braxton: State Runner-Up in 4x400m Relay

August 18, and registration for non-tournament sponsor

Parker Whitlock: 3rd in State in 800m Run

participants begins Wednesday, September 7. If you have

Peter Rhodes: 7th in State in 300m Hurdles & 8th in State in High Jump

questions, contact Tommy Boudreau at ftboudreau@ gmail.com or (770) 231-1610.

Girls Track & Field State Meet Recap 19th in State Hailey Branch: 4th in State in the 1600m Run Hannah Hempel: 5th in State in the High Jump

New School Records in 2011 MS Girls 100m Dash: Victoria Powell (12.58) MS Girls 200m Dash: Victoria Powell (25.36) MS Girls 100m Hurdles: Sydney Henderson (16.04) MS Girls 300m Hurdles: Khadejah Jackson (50.50) MS Girls 400m Dash: Khadejah Jackson (1:02.15) MS Girls 4x100m Relay: Libby Lee, Khadejah Jackson, Sydney Henderson, and Victoria Powell (52.52) US Girls High Jump: Hannah Hempel (5’6) US Boys High Jump: Peter Rhodes & Jalil Braxton (6’4) US Boys 4x400m Relay: Drew Brown, Parker Whitlock, Peter Rhodes, and Jalil Braxton (3:22.29)

LionBackers Ladies Tennis Tournament Monday, October 3, 2011 Lovett Tennis Courts Registrations begins Thursday, August 18. If you have an questions, contact Suci Jackson at suciandhardie@ bellsouth.net.

Athletic Training Room Hours The Athletic Training Room will be open Monday through Thursday from 3:00–6:00 pm over the summer.

The Training Room will be closed the week of July 4.

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Athletics News Spring Athletic Award Winners Athletic Department Awards

Girls Gymnastic Awards

Boys Golf Awards

9th Grade

Coach’s Award

Scholar Athlete Award

Grant Haley and Rachael Western

Suzannah Tarkington and Sydney Lawings

Jack McIntyre

10th Grade

Captain

Corey Erdoes and Sydney Umeri

Boys Tennis Awards

11th Grade

Scholar Athlete

Cyrus Wilson and Tatianna Jackson

Ton Luk

Boys Lacrosse Awards

12th Grade

Coach’s Award

Scholar Athlete Award

Parker Whitlock and Allison Bond

Ton Luk

Richard Lee

Most Improved Player

Most Valuable Player

Jeremy Brandt

Matthew Wilkes

The William C. Conley Distinguished Athlete Zach Boden

William Anderson

Tyler Cross Award

The John A. Rabbe Scholar/Athlete Award Peter Rhodes

Boys Soccer Awards

Girls Tennis Awards

Will Jameson

Scholar Athlete Award

Most Improved Players

Paige Hogan

Kyle Cunningham and Coleman Barrie

Coach’s Award

GBK

Kelsey Neville

Richard Lee

Scholar Athlete Award

Most Improved Player

John Maddox

Caroline Szyperski

Most Valuable Player

Girls Lacrosse Awards Scholar Athlete Award

Colin Tucker

Girls Track and Field Awards

Catherine Conner

Coach’s Award

Scholar Athlete Award

Coach’s Award

Dan Hall

Zeena Ammar

Jessie Wolfe

Offensive Player of the Year

Coach’s Award

Most Valuable Player

Jonovan Sackey

Desireé Fraley

Leslie Espenschied

Defensive Player of the Year

Most Improved

Most Improved Player

Charlie Gober

Emmala Moffett

Kate Laird

Most Improved Player

Most Outstanding Award

Spirit

Thomas Patton

Hannah Hempel

Cameron Boardman

Sam Evins Teammate of the Year Award

“All In”

Caroline Butler

Catherine Conner

Girls Soccer Awards Scholar Athlete Award

Rookie of the Year

Allison Bond

Hailey Branch

Baseball Awards

Most Improved Player

Scholar Athlete Award

Hannah English

Boys Track and Field Awards

Best Offensive Player

Scholar Athlete AWard

Virginia Seiler

Teferi Taylor

Best Defensive Player

Most Improved Player

Kimberlin Rogers

Drew Brown

Most Valuable Player

Coach’s Award

Allison Bond

Jordan Pakula

Captain’s Award

Most Outstanding Award

M.C. Battle

Peter Rhodes and Jalil Braxton

Coaches’ Award

Gus Bartenfeld Dedication Award

Kelsey Roof

Parker Whitlock

Hunter Budd

Heart Award

Lovett Laura Howell

Summer 2011 Volume 29 Number 9

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