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April 2013 Volume 31 Number 7
A news publication of The Lovett School
Lovett International Alliance Presents 7th Annual Book Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10 Lovett International Alliance’s 7th Annual Book Fair will be on April 9–10. Lovett families and teachers purchased 4,000 books during the past six years, creating a successful program that encourages student reading. The LIA Book Fair features a wide variety of books ranging from children’s best sellers and classics to books with international themes. Books are selected based upon recommendations from the faculty and members
Visitors from China In February, Lovett welcomed five students and one teacher from Shanghai and Beijing to our campus for two weeks through a partnership with the World Leading Schools Associatoon. They spent time in Lower, Middle, and Upper School classes; visited college campuses; saw the sights of Atlanta; and enjoyed a great deal of Southern hospitality. Thanks to the many members of the Lovett community who came together to make this experience a great one. Above: Visiting student Jeff Chen shares some nuances of Chinese geography with Upper School students.
of the Lovett community. Book descriptions are posted on the Lovett website. This allows parents and children to review the books prior to the Book Fair. The Book Fair will be held between 7:30 am–4:00 pm each day in
Montana Dickerson searches for the perfect book at the Lovett International Alliance Book Fair.
front of the Lower School Library and in the Middle School Lobby. Lower School parents will receive a permission form one week before the Book Fair. This will authorize interested students to purchase books and charge to their student accounts up to a parentapproved spending level. Once again, LIA is partnering with August House to donate books to the Africa’s Children’s Fund (ACF), “Gift of Books” program. The books collected help build libraries in disadvantaged communities in Africa and the Caribbean. August House Publishers has agreed to provide a book to ACF for every August House book purchased during the LIA Book Fair! Strong Book Fair participation has helped Lovett donate more than 1,000 books to libraries world-
2013 Lovett Auction A Truly Roaring Success!
wide in conjunction with our supplier, August House Publisher. In 2012, the Lovett International Alliance received an award to recognize our support of international literacy programs. This year, teachers and librarians can create a “wish list” of books. Families are welcome to purchase a book for
The Lovett School’s many supporters gathered on
their classroom or the library to build Lovett’s international book collection. Your child’s name will be noted in the
February 23 for an incredible evening at the Roaring
front of the book for all donations made to the school. And, the LIA Book Fair represents a great opportunity to get a
for Success Auction. The auction raised essential funds
head start on your child’s summer reading list.
for supporting our students, faculty, and staff, but just
The Lovett International Alliance consists of more than 200 Lovett families from 25 countries around the world.
as importantly the auction brought the school together
The Lovett International Alliance is committed to providing international social, educational, cultural events, and
with a wonderful community spirit.
programs for the entire Lovett community.
The Roaring Lion logo on the marquee of the beautiful Buckhead Theatre set the stage for all the
Lovett Hosts Vinings Relay for Life on Friday, May 31 For many years, Lovett students, faculty, and parents have supported
students Barry Green, David White, Hugh White, Bill
the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life program by participating
energy level lively. Our caricaturist, Patrick, added to the
experienced the impact of cancer and its devastating effects on students,
dynamic atmosphere. People enjoyed all the food and
parents, faculty, and staff. Hosting a Relay for Life gives our community
drink while visiting with their friends and dispatching spouses with lists of item numbers to watch. From the
disease.
roar (literally) that started the live auction to the exciting
The Smyrna-Vinings Relay for Life will be held at the Kilpatrick
tuition drawing, the night was full of excitement.
Stadium at 6:00 pm on Friday, May 31. The overnight relay will conclude
Lovett is grateful to our wonderful sponsors who
at 6:00 am. Registration is ongoing at <www.RelayForLife.org/Vinings
helped underwrite the cost of the event, enabling to us give more dollars to the school. The sponsors were Martin Concrete Construction,
SmyrnaGA>. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Join a Lovett team, form your own team, or register as an individual. Registration is $10, and proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. A special invitation is extended to any and all cancer survivors who will be celebrated during a special Survivor’s
Mark III Signs; Newell Recycling; Buckhead Pediatric Dentistry; AB Bernstein; PODS; Tucker Castleberry; Empire Distributors, Inc.; Emily Jenkins Followill; Solutions Group, Inc. This evening could not have happened without the incredible support of the entire Lovett community. For the past year we have had volunteers planning, recruiting, soliciting donations, and planning for the big night. The Lovett maintenance crews arrived at the theater at 8:45 am and were there again at 11:30 pm. Crews of volunteers worked all day setting up for the auction, and then more volunteers came in to staff the event. It was great fun and a great privilege to work with all of you. Watch for the totals from the auction in the May Lovett Lines. Marlyn Chapman and Cindy Price | Auction Co-chairs
Walk and Reception to be held at the beginning of the evening. Survivors are invited to attend at no cost. “This will be a very special event for the Lovett community,” said director of service learning Angela MorrisLong. “You can come for an hour or stay all night. It will be meaningful and fun for children of all ages, parents, faculty, and alumni.“ For more information about the event or volunteer opportunities, contact Jenny McCartney at jmccartney@mindspring.com or Angela Morris-Long at amorrislong@lovett.org.
Sign Up for Summer Camps When school is out, the Summer Programs at Lovett are in! With innovative day camps, accredited academic athletics camps, the Summer Programs at Lovett are designed to help children broaden their horizons and out! Visit <www.lovett.org/summerprograms> to register now!
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Headmaster’s Headmaster’s Message Message
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All Hands Thank Youon to Deck Three Lovett Legends Our February 23we auction was trulythree an “all hands on have deck”given affair. Indeed, gathering representedRailey In recent weeks, have honored people who heart and this soulgreat to Lovett for decades—Bill volunteerism at Lovett at its very Hundreds ofand volunteers, under the incredible leadership of our always (teacher and coach, 1976–2006), Jimbest. Glasser (teacher coach, 1975–present), and Clara Traver (teacher and Middle
Campus Store Campus Store Graduation is just around the corner! We are able to Siempre Verde merchandise hasitems, arrived! Please custom order many personalized which make stop in tograduation see the great shawls, jewelry, wonderful gifts. There scarves, are so many options bags, coffee, and more Tervis brought back from available, from Collegiate Tumblers, to the per-
tenacious, thoughtful, and committed auction co-chairs, Marlyn Cindy months toservice. School leader, 1970–present). Collectively, Bill, Jim, and Clara haveChapman given ourand school 112Price, years worked of extraordinary
most recent student trip to Ecuador. proceeds sonalized acrylic clipboards, cosmeticAll bags, shower from this merchandise go to the community and caddies, and stationary, as well as Lovett commemo-
prepare for this special which brought together parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, On October 4 at the endeavor, LionBackers picnic, veteran teachersome and 900 nationally renowned wrestling coach Jimalumni, Glasserand
school in Santa Rosa, Ecuador. rative gifts, including silver jewelry boxes and picture
friends united in their devotion to Lovett. was honored with the announcement that a number of his wrestlers and wrestling parents have established the Jim
frames. Once you have decided on the perfect items, us for theallvery “12 Days of wePlease will giftjoin wrap them for popular you.
Glasser Wrestling Endowment Fund, which will support Lovett wrestling in perpetuity. Also made public was the to express mymultipurpose admiration and appreciation. This event the bonds of our community, brought usbegin together news that the competition space that will strengthened be a part of the new athletic center (which we hope to in the next 24 months or so) will be known as the Jim Glasser Room thanks to a major gift from one of Jim’s former further Lovett’s wrestlers and hismission family. of developing “young men and women of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and
Christmas” event from Thursday, 1, The Graduation Diploma frameDecember is now available Friday, Each will feaforthrough pre-order. ThisDecember mahogany16. and goldday trimwe frame
intellect to thrive in college and in At Homecoming on October 21,life.” we officially dedicated Bill Railey Field—the new multipurpose, artificially
feature special and offerisonembossed one merchandise tures navya matting in gold with “The category. Please check out further Lovett School.” Please stop byour or website call us tofor put your
And the “50 in 5 being minutes” Wow!lacrosse, Thanks and to the engagement andbygenerosity inspired by this very turfed playing venue usedexperience? by our football, soccer teams and physical education students, as
details. name on the list for this very popular graduation item.
innovative strategy, wemade shall possible provide 75 iPads for our faculty in the coming year, their which in turn will help to usBill well. This naming was by new several alumni and families eager to express great appreciation page 2 Lovett Lines
deepen commitment to nurturing absolutely essential qualities and skills for for thehis 21stbeing century: critical for his 34our years of exemplary service asthese a teacher and coach, as well as their admiration (with 200 wins)
Want to be the first to know about these type of Looking Ahead
thinking, collaboration, communication, one of the winningest coaches in Georgia creativity. high school football history.
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Headmaster’s Message
My faculty and staff colleagues and I are profoundly grateful to Cindy Price andofMarlyn Chapman andoftheir Also at Homecoming, a reception was held honoring Clara Traver in celebration her almost 42 years service
fellow volunteers for the literally yearsand of planning that went The into last making possible a very successful to Lovett as a teacher, mentor, advisor, leader in and our work Middle School. two years, I have had the privilege auction. In Cindy andgrade Marlyn and their almost volunteers, we saw true servant leaders everof co-teaching a ninth religion course withcountless Clara. I have witnessed first-hand how good she who is as stayed a teacher, how focused theirteaching, transcendent purpose of she building an event was true to Lovett’s mission, that would bolster our much sheon loves and how deeply cares about herthat students. At the Homecoming barbecue, we were proud sense of community, allow us to support more founding fully the work of the ourClara faculty, staff,Endowment and students. to surprise Clara Built withand the that news that several donors have made gifts to Traver Fund, “We Are forwould Service” Thank you all for making a difference to our school! which will provide financial aidsuch toward a deserving Middle Schooler, as well as to a student in Breakthrough Atlanta,
Brigadier General Burke W. Whitman ’74
a program that is a great passion for Clara and on whose advisory board she serves. January 10 marked our Founder’s Day chapel service for all students, faculty, and staff. A number of parents, alumni, Our school family is enormously proud of Jim, Bill, and Clara, and so very grateful for all they have given our trustees, and former faculty and staff also attended this important celebration and ritual in the life of our community. school. Lovett alumnus Burke W. Whitman ’74, who currently serves as a brigadier general in the Marine Corps, was our Billy Peebles | Headmaster guest speaker. General Whitman is thought to be the only American to go from being the CEO of a publicly traded, an eloquent expression of what service does for those who serve and for those who are served. General Whitman Billy Peebles | Headmaster
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that service has brought to him. He was also very honest about the obstacles to service even as he challenged us to rise above those obstacles.
General Whitman explained that his love for service is rooted in his deep gratitude for all that life has given him
Health Form forby 2013–14 and in his heartfelt beliefProcess that we serve God serving others and by loving our neighbor.
MostHe Lovett health in forms, for returning students and students,more will than be completed online as partCorps of the and re- why also spoke a compelling way about why he new has devoted 30 years to the Marine enrollment/enrollment process. Parents, please complete this online process, as this is where our Permission to Treat
is now located. YouOffer will not receive a paper copy in the mail. If your student had an immunization this year (other A Special
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The Campus StoreShop is open Monday through Thursday, The Campus is open Monday through
year. Donation bins are located on the Lower School front steps, outside the Campus Store, and in the Middle School should you need one. Please remember that Lovett does require a yearly physical for your student. If you have any entrance foyer. Our sale dates for the school year are as follows:
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on sustainability initiatives going on within the Lovett community! Check here for updates on sustainability initiatives going on within the Lovett community
February 29, 8:00–10:00 am Earth4,Week: Monday, April 8:00–10:00 am April 22–Friday, April 26
Walk to School Day: Is it really green?
Our Earth Week 2013 theme is Stewardship.
Monday: Chapels all divisions will be to through the LPA! Come visit us monthly and enjoy great buys! As always, all in proceeds go directly todevoted the school exploring the idea of stewardship for God’s creation. Tuesday: Green Corner
an opportunity to sign petitions chosen by the Green Stay tuned for updates on sustainability initiatives going on within the Lovett community Team or write letters to their representatives about important environmental issues related to stewardship E-Waste Drive Coming Soon
and sustainability. Lovett’s Green Team will be hosting it’s Fifth Annual “E-Waste Drive” during the week of January 9–13. Over the Wednesday: holidays, many of us get updated and more advanced electronics so the E-Waste Drive is a perfect place to bring festival in the plaza during lunch will feature locally Upper Schoolcontain Green harmful Team andmaterials faculty members your used items, instead of just disposing of them in the trash. The Many electronics that are from all three divisions have been hard at work plangrown and organic products and information about hazardous when put into landfills. The vendor that takes care of our e-waste destroys all data, so computer hard ning Earth Week 2013. healthy food choices. LPA members are organizing the drives do not need to be cleaned out. Food Fair this year. Items that we will be accepting include personal computers, laptops, cell phones, microwaves, keyboards, curb. Even if a half mile cannot be considered exercise per se, sometimes it is in the practice of doing something that Thursday: printers, copiers, and fax machines. Televisions will be accepted with an additional charge of $10 each. For a full list, is about sustainability and environmental stewardship. There will be an outdoor barbecue in the Hendrix Garden and please check the Lovett website. Impact of exercise on academics. Spark, which booths featuring educational materials and displays related to sustainability and stewardship. Several hybrid and Please do not bring washers/dryers, power tools, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, freezers, tires, blenders, or detailed the importance of physical movement on learning and brain. Early morning movement can actually fuel the electric cars will be there, too. dehumidifiers. brain connections that we are trying so hard to achieve in the classroom. What better way to wake up the brain and Friday: Last Walk to School/Green Commute Day of the school year. Stay tuned for more information about drop off locations! If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Metcalf the body in the morning than to take a walk before school in the crisp morning air? Upper School botany students will be selling plants they have grown in the greenhouse and the organic garden throughout Earth Week. at bmetcalf@lovett.org. Environmental impact. environmental impact through our efforts. We can have that impact by taking cars off the road through carpooling, and also by reducing idling time in the carpool lane by dropping kids at a nearby location and allowing them to walk
Watch for a special online edition of the The Communications Office publishes the January Lovett Lines! Lovett Lines newsletter nine times a year. Deadline for the February 2012 issue of Deadline for the May 2013 March issue of2013 the electronic the Lovett Lines newsletter: Lovett newsletter: issue ofLines the Lovett Lines newsletter: Friday, January 6, 2012 Wednesday, April1,3,2013 2013 Friday, February Jennifer Zei Jennifer Zei Editor/Designer Editor/Designer (404) 262-3032, ext. 1265 (404) 262-3032, ext. 1265 jzei@lovett.org jzei@lovett.org
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Around Lovett A Note from your LPA Co-Presidents Thank you to all who attended the February general parent meeting. We enjoyed informative presentations from Angela Morris-Long about the Relay for Life; Robyn Martin about the availability of online books through our library; Jay Freer about our partnership with the High Museum of Art; and Cynthia Coleman, who reminded us about the fantastic evening education series and summer programs. Representatives from parent organizations gave group needs volunteers! There are many ways to get involved, whether you desire an ongoing commitment or you prefer to give a few hours at one time. Please look for the volunteer forms that will be online in May and sign up for any and all committees that interest you. We would like to thank hospitality co-chairs Marla-Deen Brooks and Gigi Rouland for all they have done this year, including providing coffee and refreshments for both of the general parent meetings. Most recently, they hosted a festive Valentine’s Day breakfast that was enjoyed by the faculty and staff. If a missing sweatshirt, belt, swimsuit, or pair of shoes has found its way back to your student, you probably have can retrieve lost items and have gone above and beyond by returning some items by hand delivery. Another person who has been busy throughout the year keeping our campus tidy and organized is Yvonne Wade. As the gardening chair, she has facilitated many improvements to the grounds and we look forward to what will be popping up next! Also sporting green thumbs are Susan Dunlap and Kristin Newberry, who are responsible for the beautiful ley Marshall and Lisa Wargo organized a very successful ninth grade movie night. It was great fun with a greater Finally a huge ing Success! As you can see, there is much to be done throughout the year, so please look over the volunteer opportunities that will be posted in May! Patty Layson and Beth Mayfield | LPA President Co-chairs
Help Lovett Achieve 90 Percent Parent Participation in 90 Days!
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Above from left: Regional Winners Ellie George, Leila Waits, Adrienne Berry, Emily Drewry, Caroline Pope, Haley Tucker, Coach Robyn Sonis, and Bailey Johnson. Below from left: Holding the winning ribbons, Bailey Johnson, Adrienne Berry, Haley Tucker, Emily Drewry, and Caroline Pope celebrate.
Lovett Equestrian Club On Sunday, February 24, the Lovett Equestrian Club
Thank you to the many parents who have donated to the True Blue Annual Fund! As of March 11, Lovett has achieved 70 percent parent participation. We are grateful
Conyers, Ga. Not only is this an exceptional accomplishment for
to the many donors and to the 157 volunteers who have helped to bring True Blue this far! As you know, we are challenging Lovett’s families to achieve 90 percent parent
Zone Finals competition on March 23 in Ocala, Fla. Thank you, Lovett riders, for so proudly representing
participation in 90 days. The deadline to reach this goal is
our school! Congratulations!
Friday, May 24!
The results from the Zone Finals competition were not known at
While we are thankful for the accomplishments thus far, reaching 100 percent of our dollar goal is essential to
the time of the print date for this Lovett Lines issue.
meeting the school’s budget needs, and reaching 100 percent parent participation would provide Lovett with even Every pledge or gift, whether it is small or large, takes us one step closer to our goal. With more than 1,200 families, gifts of $15, $50 or $1,500 go a long way. Regardless of the size of the donation, each gift plays an equal part in reaching 100 percent parent participation.
Run ’n Lovett, the 22nd Celebration! The Alumni Association looks forward to its 22nd Annual Run ’n Lovett road race on Saturday, April 20. The 2K race will begin at 8:00 am, and the 5K race will begin at 9:00 am. The races have been a great success through the as well as to community causes, such as Breakthrough Atlanta, Canine Assistants, and Inner Harbor for Children and Families. In addition, Run ‘n Lovett has helped increase the endowed Alumni Reunion Scholarship by more than $530,000. Sponsorships from alumni, parents, and local businesses make possible the remarkable growth of the event. More than 400 students and families participated last year. The Lovett Alumni Association thanks all of its donors and volunteers who support Run ’n Lovett. If you wish to sponsor the race, please contact alumni association president Fran Tidwell ’87, sponsorship chair Kurt Hohlstein ’76, or any other member of the Alumni Executive Board, which is listed at <www.lovett.org/alumni>. You may also 1213.
Parent volunteers are contacting families to encourage True Blue Annual Fund support. It is our Headmaster Billy Peebles’s and Lovett’s aspiration that every parent will donate to this, the school’s most important ongoing development effort. To donate, please visit <www.lovett.org/give>; call Elizabeth Jones, director of annual giving, at (404) 262-3032,
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Lower School News
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A Review of Last Year, Fast Forward to Remaining Months Where has the time gone?
As we approach the end of the 2012–13 year, we realize what a busy year it has been in the Lower School. We greeted new students, parents, and faculty last August. Our faculty welcomed several babies to the Lions Cub family. We pressed into our school year with many calls, answered questions, and countless carpool changes. I can only imagine what it feels like to be a movie producer simultaneously starting new chapters and ending
others. It seems like yesterday we were preparing for the Hope and Dreams Conferences, Grandparents/Special Persons Day, Fun Day, Fall Festival, and First Grade Chinese Parade. High Museum of Art, and Georgia State Capitol.
They have experienced storyteller Elizabeth Ellis, the WorldFest celebration, a Hanukkah presentation, and the
Adopt a Pilot program.
Most recently, during Black History Month, our students had the opportunity to see their teachers dance on stage
with Manga African Dance. Our teachers will do anything for their students! Our students have opened their hearts to support many causes, including Agape Center, The Fugees, My Sister’s
House, Crossroads Community Ministries, and Emeritus Assisted Living of Vinings. We have launched several new ventures, including the Fifth Grade Diversity Book Club and The Leader in Me. There are several chapters remaining in the year, including Spring Arts Festival, the LIA International Book Fair,
Mother’s Day/Special Person Day, Fun Day, and Fifth Grade Recognition. None of these events are possible without the support of the many volunteers from all our parent associations. Thank you for your support! How blessed we are, and how blessed I am to receive so many kind remarks from parents, and smiles and hugs from the children and supportive faculty. Darlene C. Walls | Lower School Administrative Assistant
Fun at Afternoon Enrichment
Afternoon Enrichment The Afternoon Enrichment Program is wrapping up its most successful year yet! From science and swimming and karate and cooking, Lower School children have participated in 63 different classes, almost all of which were sold out. Nearly half of the children in the Lower School are involved in the Afternoon Enrichment
<www.lovett.org/afternoon> to see photos of the fun. See you next year!
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Middle School Faculty Join Forces to Attack Cyberbullying The Middle School P.E. Department, counselors, and I have joined forces to make sure our students are informed
Here are some suggestions that Common Sense Media offers for parents:
about the seriousness of cyberbullying. During the fall semester, eighth grade students participated in a health unit
Talk about cyberbullying. It’s real. It’s
on cyberbullying, where the girls debated the pros and cons of social networking and the internet, while the boys
everywhere. And remember that kids sometimes
wrote three-minute speeches on a topic of their choice. Sixth grade students were introduced to the topic before spring
will tell you about a friend’s problems rather
break during a health unit. After spring break, Middle School counselors Sara Friedman and Chase Jones talked about
than their own experiences. Make sure your kids
cyberbullying and its effects to all seventh grade students.
know how to deal with a cyberbully, and that if
While we strive to do our part here at Lovett, we cannot do this without the support of parents, so here’s what you
should know.
the situation gets serious, urge them to tell a trusted adult about it.
Bullying has been going on for years. However, this generation is exposed to more technology, which has allowed
offenders to expand their reach by using text messages, Instagram, YouTube, and other media to harass, humiliate, or
Give kids a cyberbullying vocabulary. Talk
threaten their peers. Technology also provides a “shield” for some who may not typically identify as a bully because
about bullies, victims, bystanders (those who
one can be bolder when they do not have to look victims in the face. There have been many incidents all around the
witness offensive behavior but don’t do anything
world where teens have sent hurtful texts, created demeaning webpages or social networking pages, and/or uploaded
to stop it), and upstanders (people who actively try
embarrassing photos and videos about their peers. To make matters worse, some of these sites allow for others to tag,
to stop cyberbullying). It will help them
rate, or post comments.
understand what roles they play or could play.
Based on a 2010 survey conducted by the Cyberbullying Research Center, 20 perent of 4,400 randomly selected
students between the ages of 11 and 18 had been the victim of some form of cyberbullying. About the same percentage
Encourage positive posting. Are your kids fans
of those students admitted to cyberbullying others. Finally, 10 percent of those surveyed admitted to being both an
of YouTube? Have they said something
offender and a victim.
encouraging about something they’ve seen
What can we do to reduce those statistics with our children? We must teach them about digital responsibility.
and loved? Have they added knowledge to a wiki
We expect them to be good citizens in our communities and we must have those same expectations for them in their
or shared their experience on a hobby
digital lives. We must teach them to act responsibly and take into consideration the feelings of others. Additionally,
or interest site? From the earliest ages, kids need to
we have to teach them to be mindful of the consequences of their online actions. Not only can there be damaging
know they can add positively to the online world.
and lasting psychological effects to the victims, but the offenders can be suspended and have that offense on their academic record, have charges pressed against them, or be the subject of harmful retaliation. To view some suggestions from Common Sense Media, read the blue box to the right. Please visit
Remind kids that texts and IMs may not persist, but they still have impact. Anything they say or
<commonsensemedia.org> and <cyberbullying.us> for more information.
do with their phones or through quick messages
Stacia McFadden | Middle School Director of Academic Technology
may seem to disappear when the devices shut
Correction from the February 2013 Lovett Lines Issue
good or bad.
Two students who were reported in the February Lovett Lines and on our webpage as having made the Honor Roll for
Tell kids to apply the Golden Rule online. If kids wouldn’t say something to someone’s face, then they shouldn’t text it, tweet it, Facebook it, IM it, or post it.
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News Alumni Spotlight—Fraser Jones
College Counseling Reminders for Seniors
diverse experiences our students are having across the country and around the world.
As you hear from colleges, please bring copies of your decisions and scholarship letters to your college counselor. We would like to celebrate good news with you when you have it! If you are waitlisted, we can give
time intensive than most as he was not only applying for general admission but also into the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. Fraser was required to submit his Common Application along with a creative submission; not surpris-
advice on what you should do next. Important: If you plan to attend a public or private college in the state of Georgia and take advantage of
and a resume.
the HOPE scholarship, you must complete the Free
Now, a second semester freshman as a Film and Television Major at Tisch, Fraser is thriving. He expected to jump -
online at <www. fafsa.ed gov>. You should have recently
mates begin on the same page. It’s easy to imagine in such a highly competitive program, that the academic climate
received a letter that indicates the HOPE GPA that
may be described as cut throat, creating a culture of competition among the students. While Fraser acknowledges
determines your eligibility to receive scholarship money.
there is some of that, on the whole, everyone loves that the cohort is like-minded with the same ambitions and interests. Fraser notes he and his classmates spend a great deal of time together inside the classroom and outside.
Remember you have until May 1 to consider college options and send an enrollment deposit. You may send
Speaking of life outside of class, attending college in NYC leaves no room for boredom. Fraser explained he never
an enrollment deposit to only one school and Lovett will
hoods, uncovering new restaurants, attending gallery openings, and even just knocking on dorm room doors to meet
Reminders for Juniors
new people.
If you have not yet scheduled an initial meeting with group is charged with organizing concerts for students. Though most of the shows this year have been independent
your college counselor, please stop by the College
rock bands, Fraser hopes he can bring a hip hop show to campus by the end of the semester. He will even attend met with your college counselor twice and have been given a list of colleges to consider, please ask your parents to sign up for a family meeting that includes you. You class, etc. The academic setting won’t change much, maybe just the view outside my dorm room window, but it has
may sign up for a family meeting on the calendar outside
on top of things, and I have become much more independent.”
or email to set up the meeting. The more often you meet with your college counselor, the greater the opportunities
though not surprising! I expect in a few short years, we will see Fraser Jones’ name on the big screen! In the mean-
for us to get to know each other, and the better your col-
time, Fraser encourages the seniors at Lovett to try to not think about college right now. “Stay in the moment of your
lege counselor can support and advocate for you.
Jessica Jaret | Associate Director of College Counseling
Guidance Counseling Corner
Graffiti, Propaganda, Plants, and Jesus—Arts in the Curriculum
Assemblies on Wednesday, April 10 Safe Dating in College
You may have heard of Sam Flax Art and Design, an art sup-
Grade 12 Girls: As the twelfth grade girls prepare for
ply located in Atlanta and Orlando. Approximately one year
their transition to college, this assembly will focuses on
ago, Lionel Flax, grandson of founder Sam Flax and manager
what it takes to have healthy, safe dating relationships.
helping us more fully integrate arts into the curriculum and
Grade 12 Boys: Mr. Billingslea has arranged for the
classroom. Lionel knows art. He also knows education, hav-
assembly. A variety of topics will be covered: safety
ing founded and directed a public school in the South Bronx whose mission was to integrate arts across the curriculum.
avoiding dangerous social behavior. Those topics and so
Last spring and summer, Lionel worked closely with
much more will be discussed, to prepare our young men
Lovett’s visual arts coordinator, Amy Story. Together, they
for college.
articulated the mission of a pilot program that started this -
Painting created by Upper School honors physics students, illustrating rhythm and motion
Girl Talk
plore traditional academic subjects through creative process-
Eleven of our junior girls have trained to be Girl Talk
es. More than 30 teachers across all three divisions expressed interested in the program, and ultimately seven teachers
leaders. They have started meeting with eighth grade
participated. They worked on the following projects this fall:
girls on Wednesday mornings in small groups to discuss a variety of “girl issues,” including friendships, self-
They dunked assorted objects in paint and then threw or dropped them on canvas, using a variety of tools and
esteem, gossiping, body image, etc. The Girl Talk leaders
strategies to demonstrate the principles of rhythm and motion.
are Koren Lewis, Abby Long, Mary Martha Wiggers,
Fifth grade teachers Kyleen Davis and Bettye Davis collaborated with graphic artist Wayne Pelletier to create
Caroline Barry, Claire Stratton, Courtney Muller, Julia Selman, Sarah Teichner, Ellie Sherman, Michelle Morel,
propaganda to stimulate social unrest.
and Olivia Strader.
and principles of Jesus through color and shape, students created a portrait of Jesus in this school of art.
PAL/Freshmen Kickball Tournament
In seventh grade English, Pat Costen’s students expressed the literary themes from The Outsiders on our very Freshmen kickball tournament is taking place. During lunch on A days, the ninth grade advisories, along Students collected, pressed, and archived plant specimens. Then they worked in the darkroom to create images using a classic cyanotype alternative printing process.
competing for the title of kickball champions.
We continue to create learning experiences that offer students an integrated, project-based learning experience.
Ninth Grade Movie Night toward integrating learning experiences at the expense of training for arts technique and mastery. That will always Night on February 22 in order to assist their advisories in packing boxes of essential items being sent to soldiers Marsha Little | Upper School Dean of Academic Affairs
overseas.
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News Upper School Summer Programs at Lovett Register Now! Registration is now open for all Summer School summer programs at Lovett and we have several exciting new courses designed to help students acquire new skills as they earn course credit. You can register through the Summer Programs link on the Lovett website. Enrollment in all programs is limited, so don’t delay.
New Courses in 2013 Public Speaking, June 3–6 In this four-day course, students will learn basic methods to reduce fears of public speaking and strategies for composing and delivering persuasive speeches. Students will try several forms of speaking and debating, including impromptu and expository speaking, dramatic interpretation, and short-format debates. Students at all skill levels are welcomed! Sculpture and Ceramics, July 27–August 19 The general objective of this class is to introduce students to the history of contemporary American studio ceramics and its relevance to today’s world. Students will learn about all facets of pottery, including clay and glaze mixtures Students playing cricket on the Riverbank Prerequisite: Foundations of Art
Cricket Club Junior Saqlain Golandaz founded the Cricket Club three
Photography in Atlanta, Summer Intensive Theater workshop, Mastering the SAT, Advanced Reading, and Driver’s
years ago in order to increase awareness of the sport.
Education.
Meetings are held on Wednesdays at lunch. Pick-up
For more information or to register, please visit <www.lovett.org/summerprograms>.
games, like the one pictured above, take place on Mathis Field during Cricket Club meetings. Saqlain hopes to
Career Exploration Workshop
organize a cricket tournament and invite local high -
schools to participate this spring.
Partners group offered the Career Reality Experience program to Lovett students. Their program earned high praise from students and parents. The Career Exploration Workshop will meet on the Lovett campus in the morning and is a week-long summer adventure that combines assessment data with personal guidance and hands-on career exploration activities. Students will spend the morning meeting business professionals, gaining insight about internships, and learning informational interview and other business communications skills.
their natural abilities and make the most of their unique strengths and personal style. The Career Exploration Workthe direction in which they are headed. The workshop will be offered June 3 through June 7, from 9:30 am to noon. Check out the Summer Programs link on our website to learn more about the program and to register. Spaces are limited and you can contact Marc Mallet, summer school director, at mmallet@lovett.org if you have questions.
Mr. Eduardo Sánchez Visits AP Spanish On February 11, Mrs. Mitchell’s AP Spanish Language class had the privilege of hosting Mr. Eduardo Sánchez, senior
Master Shi Deru teaches students Shaolin Gongfu
Master Shi Deru Visits vice president and general counsel for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. He began his legal career in 1977 with With his long trajectory in the international business arena and marketplace, he came to speak to the class about
Master Shi Deru from Shaolin Institute was invited School students Shaolin Gongfu on February 7. Master
global business and international careers. He emphasized that today most companies have a global perspective,
Shi Deru, known as the iron leg, is the 31st generation
because growth opportunities are found all over the world. As a consequence, companies are looking for people that
descendant grand master of the Shaolin Temple. He is
have exposure to the languages and culture of different countries because they will be the ones able to understand and communicate effectively. His main point of discussion was “the only constant in this world is change” and stu-
Kungfu Federation for international professional Kungfu Kickboxing championships. The students really
their way. The students were very much interested in the discussions of real-life experiences from Sánchez. AP Spanish language student Alexander Panos said, “having Señor Sánchez speak to our AP Spanish class really
enjoyed the wonderful eye-opening Shaolin Gongfu demonstration!
opened my mind and reinforced the cultural values that Señora Mitchell has emphasized throughout the course this year. We are learning how to utilize different aspects of the Spanish culture and language for a 21st Century society, which stresses the importance of cooperation between people from many different parts of the world. Señor Sanchez, a successful businessman, helped to illustrate the importance of being knowledgeable and open to different cultures from around the world. As an aspiring businessman myself, I found his advice very valuable and relevant as I prepare for college next year.” Samantha Dietz commented that “Señor Sánchez provided our class with three main points of advice so that we can do the same wherever our lives take us: First, the world is very connected and therefore it is important to keep an understand each other; and third, try to understand the other cultures of the world to understand their points of view. Overall, I really found his visit helpful. I hope to major in Anthropology and minor in Spanish and environmental the point as it related to my personal hopes and dreams while connecting back to our studies in AP Spanish.”
2013 Commencement Speaker This year’s commencement speaker is The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. To learn more about Rev. Wright, here is the link to his bio on the diocesan website: <www. episcopalatlanta.org/Content/The_New_Bishop_of_ Atlanta.asp>. Of special note, of course, is that Rev. Wright is important fact given Lovett’s history with the diocese during the 1960s.
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Fine Arts News Friends of the Arts The Arts are alive at Lovett in April! This month offers something for everyone. The Lower School will be treated to
Fine Arts Key Dates Thursday, April 11-Saturday, April 13: US Play, Crimes of the Heart, 7:00 PM, Woodward Theater, limited seating, tickets $5.00 Thursday, April 11-Friday, May 3: Senior Visual Arts
performance that you can bring your family to enjoy. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you for your continued support of Fine Arts at Lovett. Anne Marino | FOTA President
US Play, Crimes of the Heart On April 11–14, the Fine Arts Department will present
Exit Show, Lovett Galleria Saturday, April 13: Applied Lessons Recitals I and II, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Alston Memorial Chapel Sunday, April 14: US Play, Crimes of the Heart, 3:00 PM, Woodward Theater, limited seating, tickets $5.00; All-School Choral Spring Concert, 7:00 PM, Alston Memorial Chapel Thursday, April 18: LS/MS/US Dance Concert,
Prize winning comedy, Crimes of the Heart. The play stars
5:30 PM, Hendrix-Chenault Theater
Mary Martha Wiggers, Emily Bradford, and Lydia Flock
Saturday, April 20: Applied Lessons Recitals III and
as the Magrath sisters from Hazelhurst, Miss. The action
IV, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Alston Memorial Chapel
heats up when the youngest of the sisters is accused of
Sunday, April 21: Chamber Music Recital, 5:00 PM, Woodward Theater
Margaret Flock, Bennett Gwynn, and Will Johnson round
Saturday, April 27: Applied Lessons Recitals V and
out the stellar cast, directed by David Silverman. The play
VI, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Alston Memorial Chapel
is being presented in the Woodward Theater. Show times
Sunday, April 28: Lovett Singers Evensong Service,
are Thursday through Saturday, April 11–13, at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, April 14, at 3:00 pm. Seats are limited, so get your
3:00 PM, All Saints’ Church; US Band Swing Concert, 5:00 PM, Hendrix-Chenault Theater
Family Fun Day at the High Museum Take advantage of Lovett’s partnership with the High Museum and join your friends at Family Day on Sunday, April 14, from 1:00–4:00 pm. Lovett families receive free admission to the High for the day’s activities.
Domingos de Aventuras en Arte! Come to experience art and performance as a family!
Theater for the Very Young on the Sifly Piazza A professional performance for ages 18 months–5 years old and their grown-ups, Theater for the Very Young offers an artistic experience that overcomes age and developmental barriers and language, expanding the consciousness of very young audience members and integrating bilingual elements into each show. An inventive approach to making quality art experiences, it is a fun and inspiring experience for both children and their parents.
Permanent Collection at the High A walk through the High Museum of Art’s permanent collection is a journey through time and across continents. Collections consist of more than 12,000 pieces and include 19th and 20th Century American and decorative art,
Award-Winning Theater Arts Students On February 16 at the Georgia Shakespeare Festival, scene competition, and the following members of the Lovett team won second place in the overall Sweepstakes Competition: Margaret Flock, Chris Torie, Vallie Candler, Dorothy Rau, Lauren Reeves, Sonia Gupta, Ben Yarmowich, Kylah McNeil, Emily Johnson, and Talia Burns. Bryony Berry and Abigail Van Horn were the highest scoring individuals in this competition. place and Bryony Berry won second place at the competition. Abigail also received an all-expense paid trip to New York at the end of April to compete for the
Featured Exhibits Gogo: Nature Transformed Gogo: Nature Transformed explores the role the natural environment plays in shaping the jewelry and home wares inspired mainly by found objects from Georgia’s southernmost barrier island, Cumberland Island.
National Championship, where the winner will receive a trip to London to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatics Arts during the summer.
Lower School Students Travel to the High Museum
Frida and Diego: Passion, Politics, and Painting recently went to the Frida and Diego Passion, Politics, and Painting exhibition at The High Museum on After you explore the personal and political ideas behind Diego’s murals and paintings and Frida’s dreamscapes and
February 19. These students have been studying the
self-portraits, visit the Greene Family Education Center to try your hand at painting self-portraits, creating murals,
work of Kahlo and Rivera in Mrs. Schneider’s art class and created retablos based on Mexican retablos, which are small devotional or iconographic paintings. The
Note to Parents: The High Museum of Art would like to make you aware that the Frida and Diego: Passion, Politics, and
High’s exhibition features more than 120 paintings and
Painting
drawings of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, including photographs of the artists together as a couple, solo, and their shared passion for Mexico’s
will be visiting. Our Education Department staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have about these works prior to
revolutionary culture during the 1920s and 1930s.
your museum visit.
Lovett Senior Exit Show Atlanta Symphony Discover the fascinating world of Mother Goose as she spins enchanting stories of her childhood.
Monday, April 11–Friday, May 3 Lovett Galleria
Note: One free child’s ticket with a purchase of an adult ticket! Shows are on April 14 at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
Come out and view the wonderful work done by Lovett’s seniors!
Alliance Theatre
new American adaptation. Note: One free child’s ticket with a purchase of an adult ticket! Show is on April 14 at 2:30 PM.
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April 2013 Volume 31 Number 7
A news publication of The Lovett School
INSIDE Page 1 Lovett International Alliance Presents 7th Annual Book Fair Page 3 Run ’n Lovett, the 22nd Celebration Page 7 Family Fun Day at the High Museum
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Fine Arts News
Athletics News Wrestling Coach Maldonado Selected to Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame Lovett wrestling coach Billy Maldonado was selected for the Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame for 2012–13. Maldonado graduated in 1997 from E.C.
national runner-up teams at Iowa State. In his second year with the Lions, Congratulations, Coach Maldonado!
Baseball Coach Lance Oubs Wins 200th Game at Lovett Lovett baseball coach Lance Oubs won his 200th game at Lovett on March 1, Lovett Choral students honored
in a 5-0 win over Sprayberry. Oubs has led the Lions since 2004, with Lovett claiming State
Lovett Choral Students in Honors Ensembles
Championships in 2006 and 2009 under his guidance and advancing to the
selected to participate in six statewide-honors chorus
Senior Athletes Commit to Rhodes, Sewanee
programs. Five sixth grade students were chosen to perform with the Georgia Music Educators Association campus on February 15–16. The students spent two days in intense musical rehearsals preparing for a Saturday afternoon concert in the campus conference center. The
Congratulations, Coach Oubs!
Lovett seniors Caroline Butler and Emily Valentino have committed to continue their athletic careers at Rhodes College. Caroline will be running Cross Country and Track and Emily will be playing Tennis. South. Congratulations Caroline, Emily, and Alex for continuing your athletic careers into college!
concert was under the direction of nationally recognized conductors and clinicians. Students selected were Merrill Buczek, Julia Davis, Avery Gipson, Aurora Hammond, and Lola Oresegun. Their Lovett choral director, Deborah annual ensemble. Through a series of competitive, private auditions of more than 8,000 singers, less than 1,500 were selected for membership in the GMEA All-State choruses in Savannah on February 21–23. Six Lovett students private secondary schools throughout the state. Eighth grade student Chip Fankhauser was selected for School students Emily Johnson, Chris Martin, Anna Perkins, Anisa Threlkeld, and Mary Martha Wiggers were chosen for membership in the All-State Chorus. The students spent three days of intense rehearsals, culminating in a concert for over 3,000 audience members on Saturday evening in the Savannah Civic Center.
From left: Caroline Butler and Emily Valentino with their familes; Alex Anne Matthews with her teammates.