The Anchor, Fall 2017

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HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Families and Friends, This year at Grace-St. Luke’s, we are excited to introduce our new character education program to students in all three divisions. While GSL has always been known for producing “good kids,” the vocabulary and methodology across the grade levels has varied widely. After much discussion, we decided to adopt one particular way of teaching character education: The Formative Five. In the book, The Formative Five, author and school leader Dr. Tom Hoerr outlines five success skills that are fundamental to the success of young people in school, college, the workplace and life. These success skills are empathy, self-control, integrity, embracing diversity and grit. Over the summer, all faculty and staff read The Formative Five. We spent part of our inservice week exploring the text in the setting of GSL. Since the start of the school year, we have used faculty meetings to take a deep dive into these ideas, including one meeting led by Tom Hoerr himself in early September. Teachers and division heads have done a terrific job sharing these success skills with students, and it is exciting to see how conversations with students and faculty are already reflecting a unified vocabulary regarding GSL’s character education program. We have much to celebrate this year, our 70th year, as we continue to produce graduates who are successful – academically, artistically, athletically, and in so many other ways as well. We’re also in the midst of a strategic planning process and are preparing for our SAIS reaccreditation next year, both critical pieces that will help chart our course for the future.

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CONTENTS BOARD PRESIDENT LETTER PRESCHOOL: ENHANCING A PLAY-BASED PROGRAM WITH TECHNOLOGY LOWER SCHOOL: A UNIQUE APPROACH TO CREATING A COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE KIVA PROJECT GSL’S ANNUAL FUND CHAIRS FOR 2017-2018

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GSL 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT

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2016-2017 GSL DONORS

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ANCHORS AWAY ALUMNI UPDATES

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NEW SAINTS ON STAFF

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GSL FACULTY’S 3RD ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE

Each of you has contributed to our ongoing success, and for that I thank you. We are glad you are a part of the GSL community! Sincerely,

Thor Kvande Head of School

ABOUT THE COVER: Little Luker students Meyers Pontius and Amelia Francillon learn and play on the WePlaySmart® table. Read more about this new educational technology on page 6.

Editor: Brenda Berry Contributors: Kelsey Beagle, Marie Busse, Doug Duncan, Sherry Emerson, Megan Ford, Thor Kvande, Shelly McGuire, Kate Shelton, Denise DuBois Taylor, Jeff White and Kimberly White Cover Photo: Justin Fox Burks

The Anchor is a publication of Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School. Articles are published at the discretion of the school. Comments and questions should be directed to Brenda Berry, Director of Communications, at bberry@gslschool.org.

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BOARD PRESIDENT Dear Friends, I recently found myself wondering what life in Memphis was like 70 years ago. Many things today are undoubtedly quite different. And yet, I suspect some things are still the same. Take, for example, the beautiful and historic Central Gardens neighborhood. This area preserves the historical beauty of the South, while offering some modern twists reflective of life today. That same unique blend of old and new describes Grace-St. Luke’s. The uniqueness of our campus offers the character that only an old home can exude. At the same time, our campus includes the stateof-the-art Anchor Center facility. Our administrative offices are housed in a loving, yet humble, home while students in a modern science lab prepare for a day of scientific exploration during GSL’s signature Air & Space Day event. At GSL, teachers help students master basic skills such as cursive writing and diagramming sentences, while introducing online collaboration and technology-based learning. Our students don’t carry a laptop or cell phone with them from class to class, yet they have access to laptops at appropriate times throughout the day. Removing this constant distraction allows teachers to focus on the importance of collaboration, interpersonal skills and face-to-face communication. I may not be an educator, but I know this much is true: The way we are doing things at GSL is the right way. My son Henry is in sixth grade this year. From the beginning of our journey at GSL, I thought dropping my son off at Miss Lee’s was so cool. You walk into this charming little house filled with children’s laughter and sounds of excitement. Everything felt right then to my wife Kristen and me, and through Lower School and now in Middle School, it still feels right. GSL just feels like – and is – a neighborhood school. GSL is a school where traditional values provide children with a solid foundation for the future; a school that understands service learning and technology are as important as writing an essay with a pen on a piece of paper. GSL is a school that feels like a school, not an institution. Kristen and I chose GSL for Henry because it is a coed neighborhood school with a stellar reputation. In the past nine years, I can say with confidence that Henry has grown up in a community that has met and exceeded our expectations every single year. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank you for supporting Grace-St. Luke’s. I encourage you to share GSL’s remarkable story with your family and friends so that together, we can watch the school’s success continue for 70 more years and beyond. Warm Regards,

Doug Duncan President, Board of Trustees

GRACE-ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-2018

Doug Duncan, President Liz Keough, Vice-President Scott Crosby, Secretary Melanie Schrank, Assistant Secretary Bubba Halliday, Treasurer Ryan Gibbs, Assistant Treasurer Hugh Fraser Margaret McLean Ruth Patton

Lauri Prather Sharon Shipley Victoria Van Cleef

Anneliese Watts Casey West Ken Woodmansee

Thor Kvande, Head of School Virginia Rowland, Senior Warden Jeni Linkous, Parents’ Association President

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ONGOING GROWTH At Grace-St. Luke’s, faculty members are encouraged to pursue different professional development opportunities. The same is true for staff, including Head of School Thor Kvande. In April, Kvande attended the Leadership Development Intensive (LDI) through New Memphis Institute, a nonprofit focused on recruiting, developing and retaining talent in Memphis. Kvande, a member of the LDI 20th Anniversary class, said the three-and-a-half days spent at this leadership retreat provided him with one of the most transformative experiences of his adult life. “The whole experience is intense,” Kvande said. “Prior to the retreat, various peers took a great deal of time to provide feedback on my leadership style. This helped guide my LDI experience. To see yourself as others see you is a confirming and revelatory experience at the same time.”

Head of School Thor Kvande is a member of the Leadership Development Intensive 20th Anniversary class.

The LDI is intended for successful, established leaders who are looking for improvement opportunities structured in a way that fosters individual growth. The program is less about one cathartic change and more about incremental changes over time that help an individual grow as a leader.

“I am so grateful for this experience, and especially for the Board of Trustees’ support of my participation in LDI,” Kvande said. “LDI has helped me remember to take joy in the daily life of school, even on those challenging days. I enjoy taking time each day to visit classrooms. It continuously reminds me how blessed I am to work in an environment filled with such a dedicated and supportive team.”

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE REAL WORLD USING THE FORMATIVE FIVE SUCCESS SKILLS One distinguishing feature of Grace-St. Luke’s has always been its focus on the social-emotional development of its students. Teachers in each division use unique, age-appropriate methods to help students develop important, noncognitive skills. While this has been successfully delivered for many years, it became apparent that each division was using a slightly different set of skills. To maximize the impact of what is being taught to students, GSL adopted The Formative Five as its social-emotional curriculum to be used school-wide. The Formative Five refers to the five successful skills that Dr. Thomas R. Hoerr, the author and a veteran school leader, believes are the most critical success skills needed in life. To introduce this to the school, GSL faculty and staff were given a copy of The Formative Five book to read as a summer assignment. It was important to Head of School Thor Kvande to ensure that the success skills were embraced and modeled not only in the classroom, but by all faculty and staff across the entire school community. “I am thrilled that GSL has aligned its social-emotional curriculum across all three divisions,” said Kvande. “This consistency will naturally create a common language around these success skills, increasing their impact on students more and more each year. I am confident that we will continue to produce students who excel academically and who are inclusive leaders thanks to the robust academic and social-emotional foundation they receive here at GSL.”

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Mission Statement Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School prepares boys and girls to become creative problem solvers, confident lifelong learners, and responsible citizens in their communities and the world.

Give a HIGH FIVE to the

FORMATIVE FIVE

1 Empathy 2 Self-Control 3 Integrity 4 Embracing Diversity 5 Grit

Students are encouraged to give a “High Five” to the Formative Five using this graphic, which is located in every GSL classroom and office.

A BRIEF LOOK AT GSL’S HISTORY As the school celebrates its 70th year, it is done with gratitude for our past, appreciation for a present rich in tradition, and dedication to a vision for the future.

1947 Former kindergarten director Mrs. Griffin (Lorena Webber) Walker opened a program at Grace-St. Luke’s Church under the direction of the Reverend Dr. Charles Stuart Hale.

1959 Grace-St. Luke’s School was issued its first charter.

1979 This was the last year for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades, allowing GSL to focus on developing students in preschool through middle school.

1986 GSL acquired Snowden Field and Miss Lee’s School of Childhood.

1990s GSL built the Evans building to link the church, school administrative offices, Middle School and Saints Gym. The last ninth grade class graduated in 1995.

2010 The Anchor Center opened on campus, featuring a new gym, cafeteria, library, music and art rooms, science labs, dedicated space for After School Care, and a greenhouse.

2013 The Little Lukers program was added, expanding the preschool program to include two-year-old children. GSL was one of the first schools in Memphis to add a two-year-old program.

2017 GSL celebrates 70 years of success in Memphis.

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PRESCHOOL

ENHANCING A PLAY-BASED PROGRAM WITH TECHNOLOGY Children today are growing up in an era that is saturated with media. From television shows to smartphone apps, technology’s growing presence in children’s lives is here to stay. This has led many – including researchers, parents, school administrators and teachers – to ponder the same issue: How do you best manage screen time for children? This is a topic of ongoing discussion at Grace-St. Luke’s; in fact, from Preschool through the Middle School, students have limited access to electronic devices. Since GSL’s Little Luker classes primarily focus on the social-emotional development of children through a play-based program, how do you incorporate technology into the classroom in a meaningful way? Kelsey Beagle found a perfect solution in the WePlaySmart® table by Hatch, a product that does what many feared was impossible for many years: it uses technology to support the social-emotional growth of a child. This multi-touch table – the first of its kind – is designed to develop social-emotional skills as two or more children work together on fun activities. Beagle knew, based on her eight years as a preschool teacher, that this would be an excellent way of incorporating technology into the Little Lukers program. “When I first learned about the WePlaySmart® table, I was intrigued,” said Beagle, who stepped outside of the classroom into a new role this year as a Preschool Administrative and Advancement Assistant. “Through different activities, children expand their conceptual and cognitive skillset as they uncover, sort, find and connect information.” Last year, Beagle and her peer teachers submitted a proposal for the table as a wish-list item to the Parents’ Association (P.A.) To their delight, the request was granted. “Thanks to the funding provided by the P.A., teachers in the Little Lukers program have been able to use technology with intention as a supplement to our playbased program,” said Head of Preschool Cynthia Burnett. “I believe this interactive table provides the right balance of technology in the classroom without individualized screen-time becoming an issue.”

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Each of the three Little Luker classrooms uses the WePlaySmart® table for a week before it rotates to the next classroom. Every student has a profile loaded to the table’s software. When students approach the table, they “sign in” by identifying their picture. The table, which accommodates two to four children at a time, allows students to vote on their activity of choice; the activity with the most votes wins. With more than 250 activities focused on STEMrelated topics (such as animal life, recycling and outer space), students are learning so much more than teachers originally expected. “In just a few short months, we’ve noticed that as these small groups of students interact with the table, they are learning important life qualities such as taking turns, patience, and cooperating with peers,” Burnett said. “It is helping them learn the importance of self-control at a very early age. “The benefits of this table have already proven to be worth this investment. As students interact with the activities, the table’s software records oral language samples. Teachers then incorporate these recordings into the students’ portfolios. What a great, tangible way to capture a young child’s growth throughout the school year!”

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LOWER SCHOOL

SECOND GRADE CREATES COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOMS USING FLEXIBLE SEATING Each year, teachers have the option of submitting a wish-list of items that would help enhance their classrooms. A master wish list is then reviewed by the Parents’ Association (P.A.) President and Head of School. (The P.A. provides the funds for the approved wish-list items thanks to P.A. fundraising efforts.) Last year, the second grade teaching team began discussing ways to create learning environments that increase classroom collaboration and better support students’ different learning styles. During these discussions, the team decided to submit a request for some unique wish-list items: flexible seating options. “We were interested in providing a 21st century classroom where students are allowed to choose and explore seating options that work best for their learning style,” said second grade teacher Sara Ralston. “[Head of Lower School] Tom Sauter was very supportive of our vision, and we were SECOND GRADE FLEXIBLE SEATING OPTIONS thrilled when our request was approved by Mr. Kvande and the P.A.” The addition of wobble stools, stability discs, scoop rockers and bouncy bands this year has created a classroom environment that the second grade teachers – Ralston, Amie Plumley and Kristen Eovaldi – have fully embraced, noting that the flexible seats allow for more collaborative group work and movement, which directly supports their approach to instruction.

Stability Disc

This small, air-filled cushion allows students to concentrate while still being able to move in a seated position. The disc improves posture and strengthens core muscles while a student is sitting.

Scoop Rocker

This floor-level seat is great for students wanting to read in a relaxed position. The rocker provides students with a calm feeling, helping them focus on their reading while reducing stress.

“These collaborative learning environments complement our revised second grade language arts curriculum where the focus is not on whole-group instruction, but rather mini-lessons and small group projects,” said Ralston. Head of Lower School Tom Sauter agreed that these collaborative environments have definitely enhanced the learning experience for students. “Last year, the second grade teachers allowed their students to find seating options that best met their needs,” Sauter said. “This year, the addition of wobble stools and other unique seats has created an even more flexible and enriching learning environment that supports the diverse needs of students.”

Fidgeteez Bands

These bands help students maintain focus in the classroom. Placed near a student’s feet, the bands bounce and stretch, accommodating a student’s sensory needs in a silent, non-disruptive way.

Hokki Stool

This stool encourages rocking for an active learning experience. The design helps students enhance their concentration. The convex base has slip-free padding, allowing movement in all directions. Flexible seating allows for easy student collaboration.

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Flexible Seating Supports Movement In addition to promoting collaboration, flexible seating allows students to engage in basic movement, something that is – according to research – a necessity for children. A 2006 study by Mayo Clinic Researchers and Endocrinologists James Levine, M.D., Ph.D. and Lorraine Lanningham-Foster, Ph.D. shows just how critical movement is for both a healthy body and a healthy mind. “... Kids crave movement,” said Dr. Lanningham-Foster. “What’s more, they need movement for proper development. We need to find ways to give children more opportunities to move, whether it’s at school or at home.”1 Incorporating movement in the classroom today is a shift from how a classroom functioned decades ago. According to research gathered by the nonprofit organization StandUpKids, “Sitting still has been our dominant model for learning in schools. For decades, the educational and scientific communities seemed to believe that thinking was thinking and movement was movement, and each was as separate as could be. We were wrong. Research definitively shows that movement and learning are connected – in order for children to learn, they need to be able to move.”2 While flexible seating promotes increased collaboration, movement and flexibility, there is one more benefit that is certain: The students love it. “The seats are so cool, and they are really comfortable,” said second grade student Sarah Jordan Houseal. “I especially love using them when we read. I hope they are added to every classroom at GSL!” 1

Brekke-Sisk, Nicole. “Standing Room Only in Classroom of the Future.” Mayo Alumni Magazine. Summer 2006. Retrieved from http://www.mayo.edu/pmts/mc4400-mc4499/mc4409-0906.pdf

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Movement & Learning. StandUpKids. Retrieved from http://standupkids.org/movement-learning/ (26 September 2017)

{SIX BENEFITS} of flexible seating in the classroom

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Choice Students learn best when they have some control over their environment. Flexible seating allows students to choose where they work and with whom. It also allows them to change their location and position as needed.

Community Traditional desks can make students territorial or possessive over their space and supplies. Flexible seating encourages children to share space and supplies. It also encourages them to take turns in different locations and with different seating options.

Collaboration Students learn better when they have a chance to work together. Traditional desks in rows isolate students from each other. Flexible seating allows students to easily pair up, work in small groups, or discuss as a whole class.

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Movement It is no secret that children need to move. When children cannot move, they become distracted or worse, disruptive. Flexible seating allows students to bounce, lean, twist, kick, fidget, wobble, roll, stand, kneel, and sit to suit their needs.

Comfort When students are uncomfortable, they are distracted and unproductive. Flexible seating allows students to find comfortable positions throughout the classroom. Comfortable students are calm, focused, and productive.

Sensory Input Many flexible seating options stimulate students’ sense of touch. This type of stimulation can help children focus and process information. Sensory input is especially helpful for students with ADHD, ADD, and ASD.

Retrieved from https://infograph.venngage.com/p/226127/6-benefits-of-flexible-seating, October 3, 2017.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL KIVA PROJECT

Last year, Middle School Teacher Lyn Forsyth found herself itching to make math more relevant to her students. Specifically, she wanted to help students better understand percentages, fractions and decimals – all important pieces of financial literacy. It was this thought that led her to reach out to GSL parent Michael Rowland. Forsyth asked Rowland, a financial advisor, if he would speak to her sixth grade students about investments. Rowland was interested in helping but suggested an alternative idea. He told Forsyth about Kiva, an international nonprofit with a mission to alleviate poverty by connecting people through lending. Rowland knew Kiva could accomplish what Forsyth had in mind – and so much more. He was right. That single conversation led to what has become a life-changing experience for Forsyth and for her Middle School students and fellow faculty. This global, collaborative project – known as the Middle School Kiva Project – incorporates multiple subjects, spans three years of middle school, and will leave a lasting impact on all students involved.

HOW KIVA WORKS Individual submits an application for a loan to Kiva.

Once approved, the loan is posted to Kiva’s website.

GSL students review the various loan proposals on Kiva’s website; all interested lenders can contribute to loans in increments of $25 or more.

Once the entire loan is funded, the borrower provides Kiva with progress updates; GSL students track the progress of their borrowers throughout the school year.

Eventually the loan is repaid depending on the predetermined repayment schedule and the borrower’s ability to repay.

Repayments go into the lenders’ Kiva accounts, including GSL’s account. In the new school year, GSL students start the process all over again in order to reinvest their money in another borrower.

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INTRODUCTION OF KIVA: MATH CLASS As the 2016-17 school year approached, Forsyth was eager to introduce students to Kiva for the first time. She knew, based on her research, that students would need money to invest in order to effectively engage in the process. Rowland felt so strongly about the impact Kiva could have on students that he and wife Virginia made a donation to fund this project. With funding secured and the curriculum prepared, Forsyth was ready for the new school year to begin. Kiva follows a micro-lending model, which is a form of financing that provides small loans to people in need. Over time, borrowers pay back the loan once they have accomplished their goal, be it education, opening a small business, or overcoming illness. To introduce the concept of micro-lending, Forsyth read One Hen by Katie Smith Milway to sixth grade students. This book explains how micro-lending changes lives. Students then worked in small groups to retell the story of One Hen on a large poster. Next, Forsyth led students in a discussion about what it means to make a difference. “I told the students that each of us has the ability to make a difference in the world,” Forsyth said. “Then I really got their attention when I explained that the Rowland family gave the sixth grade $750 to invest in people around the world. They realized each class would get $250, and that’s when this project really got exciting!” Students grew with excitement – and questions – as Forsyth led them through an exploration of Kiva’s website. “Once I explained the concept of Kiva, students worked in small groups to investigate who they wanted to invest in on the Kiva website,” said Forsyth.

After reading One Hen, students recreated the story.

PICKING THE RECIPIENTS: ENGLISH AND HISTORY CLASS After determining which loan they’d like to fund, students spent time in history class researching the country where their selected borrower lives. Next, they learned to create and deliver a persuasive speech in English class. Their goal was to persuade classmates to see why their chosen borrower would benefit most from the funds. Ultimately, they tried to convince classmates to vote for their borrower. After the students voted, the five borrowers with the most votes in each of the three classes became the recipients of the group’s funds. In the end, 15 borrowers received a $50 loan from the sixth grade class.

DEVELOPING EMPATHY: LIFE SKILLS CLASS Once the investments were made, students tracked the borrower’s progress online throughout the school year. In life skills class, School Counselor Courtney Ciaramitaro discussed with students what a life of poverty would be like. Students quickly began to develop empathy through the Kiva Project.

THE KIVA PROJECT: YEAR TWO

This year’s sixth graders have started the Kiva Project. The borrowers selected by these students, Hays Prather, Saylor Waddell, Edens Richardson, Bronwyn Saatkamp, and Kai Barnes, received the most votes for their class. Together, the class made the financial investment in each of the borrowers on October 16, 2017.

Now in the seventh grade, students from the class that piloted this project last year are continuing their work with Kiva. Because the borrowers are expected to pay back their loans through Kiva’s loan process, this year the seventh grade students are reinvesting in new borrowers following a process similar to the one used in sixth grade.

THE PLAN FOR YEAR THREE: CONTINUING THE KIVA PROJECT IN 8TH GRADE Next year, the class of 2019 will enjoy its third year working with Kiva. While the reinvesting process will continue, Kiva’s impact on students will expand as they discuss related issues in ethics class. Like Forsyth, the Rowlands have been overwhelmingly pleased with how this project has gained traction in the middle school. “The way the faculty of middle school has embraced and expanded the Kiva Project, and the profound impact it has had on the students, has been beyond our wildest dreams,” said Michael Rowland. The Rowlands funded the project again this year and said they have plans to continue their support of this great project in the years to come.

Bronwyn Saatkamp has the honor of clicking the “submit” button as the class invests in her selected borrower. Each student whose borrower was selected had the same opportunity to submit the official investment.

While the project is just in its second year, Forsyth said she still can’t believe how seamlessly this project has fallen into place. What started as an idea for a math lesson turned into a three-year project – connecting multiple subjects and disciplines – beginning in sixth grade and lasting through eighth grade. “It’s incredible how everyone in the middle school has come on board,” Forsyth said. “If you think about it, Kiva is the perfect way to make students aware of the greater world outside of Memphis. It also helps them learn that in life, we all need a hand up sometimes. Kiva is helping us bring GSL’s mission to life, as we are helping students become responsible citizens in their communities and the world.”

Join the Team: Lukers for Life GSL’s Kiva projects are all part of one team on Kiva’s website: Lukers for Life. To learn more about Kiva, visit kiva.org.

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GSL’S ANNUAL FUND CHAIRS FOR 2017-2018 Just What the Doctor(s) Ordered! When looking for people to chair GSL’s Annual Fund, there are numerous qualities to consider. Are they enthusiastic supporters of the school? Are they actively involved in the school and in the community at large? Are they sensitive to the diverse needs of their fellow parents? Are other families inclined to follow their lead? Are they willing to put themselves “out there” for the sake of GSL? Yes to all the above – and then some. Dr. Ruth Patton is a lifelong Memphian and graduate of St. Mary’s Episcopal School. She earned her undergraduate degree in Politics at Princeton University before attending medical school at UT Memphis. She has specialized in pediatrics for 16 years. She is also currently a member of the GSL School Board of Trustees. Dr. Kurt Patton grew up in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, a native of Knoxville. He graduated from Boston University with a degree in biochemistry and returned south to earn his MD from UT Memphis. A pathologist with the Pathology Group of the Mid-South, Kurt also keeps busy as a member of the GSL Church vestry.

Drs. Ruth & Kurt Patton with Bauer (7th grade) and Glover (4th grade)

Ruth and Kurt enjoy watching the Grizzlies, the Cubs, and, of course, the GSL Saints. They both love to cook, too, but it’s worth a mention that Kurt has an especially impressive and fast-growing reputation as a master whole hog barbecuer. The annual Patton BBQ has become a much sought-after item at the Anchor Auction.

Grace-St. Luke’s is fortunate to have Drs. Ruth and Kurt Patton as the chairs of this year’s Annual Fund. Their combination of dedication, abundant good humor, and generosity is the perfect prescription for success!

ANNUAL FUND WHAT AND WHY The Annual Fund is the single largest fundraiser of the school year. (The Parents’ Association’s Anchor Auction is the second-largest money maker.) As with virtually all independent schools, tuition covers about 80% of GSL’s operating budget. The Annual Fund makes up the difference (roughly $2,500 per student).

THIS YEAR’S GOAL FOR THE ANNUAL FUND IS $275,000

GSL is a not-for-profit business. By design, high-quality schools are labor-intensive and people-oriented. Where a for-profit company might consolidate employee duties and resources to save money, combining classrooms and reducing staff would not benefit our students. Teachers are our most important asset, yet most of them earn less than their public school peers. They choose to work at GSL, because they value its commitment to children. The majority of your donations help us to recruit and retain these highlyqualified instructors, to pay for their advanced education and training, and to purchase classroom technologies and campus enhancements. In other words, your contributions have a direct impact on the quality of each child’s experience while on campus. While much of the Annual Fund goes to faculty support (salaries, benefits and advanced education), contributions are also used to pay for financial aid; maintenance and facility improvements; enhancements to the arts, the library, and other investments, and to strengthen the school’s endowment.

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Most GSL students spend 11-12 years at GSL – more than their high school and college years combined! The GSL years – a child’s most important academic and character-building period – provide the extensive foundation needed for students to grow into successful adults. Your support of the Annual Fund is an investment that helps give your child a brighter future.

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Who oversees the Annual Fund? The GSL Development Department (Denise DuBois Taylor, Sherry Emerson, and Kate Shelton) works with the Annual Fund chairs and volunteers to raise money each year. Under the watchful eye of the Head of School and the Board of Trustees, the day-to-day management of the dollars raised falls into the capable hands of GSL’s Director of Finance, Daniel Fundo.

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Does GSL have an endowment? Yes. The school has a general Endowment Fund and six specially-targeted funds: 1. The Anchor Fund – Providing long-term stability through a variety of investment opportunities. 2. The Dennis Cain Facilities Fund – For the maintenance of school buildings and grounds. 3. The Scholarship Fund – Providing need-based financial assistance to families of current or prospective students. 4. The Library Fund – Promoting and supporting GSL’s library. 5. The Technology Fund – Providing state-of-the-art technology to students and staff. 6. The Arts Fund – Promoting and supporting a variety of arts activities schoolwide.

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Can a small gift make a difference? Yes! Our school community is small with fewer supporters than a major high school or colllege. Because our donor base is limited, every gift counts!

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All donations to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible. We take MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. You may pledge now and pay later. – Donors have until July 2018 to pay off their pledges. You may make a series of monthly installments. You may pledge or pay using the enclosed remittance envelope. You may pledge or pay online. – Look for the red “Donate” button at the bottom of the GSL website homepage. Lead Donors give a minimum of $500, earning them an invitation to the annual (and very popular) Lead Donor Cocktail Party! You can be a Lead Donor for as little as $42 a month!

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GSL 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT NEWS FROM THE NEWS Suzanne & Erick New Proclaim, “The Annual Fund Surpassed its Goal (Again)!” Suzanne & Erick New are the latest Annual Fund chairs to lead GSL supporters in surpassing the school’s fundraising goal with $291,306.82 in unrestricted donations (a bonus of more than $41,300)! Combine this with restricted contributions of $34,818.27, and the Annual Fund generated a grand total of $326,125.09! • • • • •

100% of the faculty and staff made donations 100% of the Board of Trustees made donations 69% of GSL parents contributed to the 2016-2017 Annual Fund 22% of the total dollars raised came from grandparents, contributing $62,325 158 donors gave $500 or more, earning the lead donor designation

GSL continues to be one of the Mid-South’s most accomplished schools, providing its students with a foundation – an anchor – for life. The school’s achievements, however, are made possible primarily because of its people: its faculty and staff, of course, but also its families and parental leadership. Thank you for your support – with an extra hearty thanks to Suzanne and Erick New!

Suzanne & Erick New with Garner (7th grade) & Gregory (5th grade)

CLASS PARTICIPATION LL PK JK SK 1ST 2ND

LEAD DONORS CELEBRATE GSL’S SUCCESS

The lead donor appreciation party was hosted by Meg & Scott Crosby Jennifer & Ryan Gibbs, Dawn Kvande, Meg Crosby, and Board President Doug Duncan

Thor Kvande with Erick & Suzanne New The weather was perfect for a patio party

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38% 38% 51% 68% 84% 76%

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69%

Parents’ Association: Fun and Fundraising Go Hand-in-Hand We must also give extra credit to our hardworking Parents’ Association (P.A.) for another fabulous fundraising year. Under the expert leadership of President Christina Ross (mother of Lucian Hanson, 2nd grade, and wife of David Hanson) volunteers worked tirelessly all year to organize and host special events for students, faculty, and families – and raise money for GSL’s Teacher Wish Lists. This year, the organization raised a grand total of $71,503 to benefit GSL! Some of the most profitable projects of 2016-2017 included (net): • Anchor Auction (chaired by Cindy Brewer & Kelley Morice): $48,276 • Wrapping Paper Sales (chaired by Kathleen Behnke & Lauren Scrugham): $12,161 • Spirit Wear (chaired by Brooke Shannon & Jennifer Johnston): $4,263 • School Supplies (chaired by Eleanor Halliday & Ashley Tobias): $2,944 • Book Fair (chaired by Kathy Ferguson & Emily Halpern): $2,019 • Box Tops (chaired by Allyson Campbell & Angie Young): $1,840 In addition to its donation to the school’s endowment, the P.A. purchased numerous items for Teacher Wish Lists, including: 36 Chromebooks, 22+ iPads, Lower School flexible seating and the Preschool interactive table (featured on pages 6-9), Mac computer upgrades, SK supplies for its sewing curriculum, and preschool manipulatives (LEGO boards, alphabet sets, magna doodles, kinetic sand, etc.).

Alumni Association: Mini Reunions Set the Stage for “The Big One” in May The GSL Alumni Association also enjoyed a memorable year, chaired (again) by Billy Schaffer ‘84 (father of Bella ‘15 and Avery ‘17). Well-attended get-togethers were held at Loflin Yard and Lafayette’s Music Room as the Alumni Board began making plans for “The Big One,” which will be held May 11, 2018. Ann Burruss Prascher ‘98 (wife of alumnus Will Prascher ‘01) assumed the role of alumni board president in the late spring. She will help direct final planning for the reunion. Meanwhile, the Alumni Corner continues to grow as commemorative plaques are added to the brick wall every year following graduation. Twenty new plaques were added in July!

LEAD DONOR PARTY PICTURES, CONTINUED

Glenn & Kirby Floyd with Erick New Will & Anneliese Watts

Ruth & Kurt Patton and Schorr Behnke

George & Alice Burruss Jamie & Jeni Linkous

Doug & Kristen Duncan

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2016-2017 GRACE-ST. LUKE’S DONORS This report reflects total, cumulative gifts made by donors to the Annual Fund from August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. Any payments received after July 31, 2017 will be acknowledged in the 2017-2018 Annual Report. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing. If any errors or omissions are discovered, please contact the Development Department by emailing Denise Taylor: dtaylor@gslschool.org. Our sincere appreciation is extended to the following contributors to the Annual Fund: BISHOP’S ALLIANCE A Gift of $5,000 or more Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. J. Kevin Adams Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Adrian, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Andrew F. Cates The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis The Reverend Senter Crook & Dr. Joe McFadden Doug & Kristen Duncan In honor of Henry Duncan Kirby & Glenn Floyd Mr. & Mrs. William P. Halliday, III Impact America: Tennessee Mr. & Mrs. Mark Pisahl Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Taylor Ann & Jim Vining Kristen & Richard Vining

TRUSTEE’S CIRCLE A Gift of $2,500 or more Mr. & Mrs. Thor Kvande Dr. Mike Martin & Mrs. Sarah Ranson Margaret & Alec McLean Mind Over Data, LLC Julie & David Richardson Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Rowland Melanie & Doug Schrank Mr. & Mrs. William A. Watts Ashley & Casey West Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wilson

HEADMASTER’S GUILD A Gift of $1,000 or more Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale Eric Barnes Ramakrishna Battini & Neeraja Yedlapati Gail & Eric Berntson Cindy & Kevin Brewer Alice & Phil Burnett In honor of Sara Kate & Rebecca Grace Burnett George & Alice Burruss Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ciaramitaro Mr. & Mrs. Sam Cornpropst In memory of Jerry & Marie Cornpropst and Walter & Evelyn Clifton Elizabeth Crosby Meg & Scott Crosby Mr. & Mrs. John H. Dobbs Randy Engel In honor of Maxine Engel, Class of 2017 Heather & David Erickson Mr. & Mrs. Hugh C. Fraser Josh & Laura Gettys Mr. & Mrs. Ryan E. Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Harris Betsy & Jason Hood In honor of Griffin T. Hood Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Keough Kroger Margot & Jerry Ladd In honor of Mac Ladd Scott & Shannon Malone

Kelly & Eric Martin In honor of Libby Shannon & Cindy Sorrells Donald & Michelle McClure Mrs. Marion McClure In memory of James G. McClure Florence M. McGowin In honor of Charles Rowland Mr. & Mrs. John W. McQuiston Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mercer Drs. Joseph & Judy Mixon Eliot & Lee Morris Chapman & Chip Morrow T. Craig & Cindy Nauert In honor of Austin & Travis Nauert Mr. & Mrs. Erick B. New Scott & Susan Plunkett In honor of Ellie & Thomas Barksdale Anita & Ray Pohlman In honor of Lawson Vaughan Julie & Al Renken Carol & Greer Richardson In honor of Shannon Benitone & Christy Alberson Mrs. Lauren M. Robinson In honor of Katie Fisher & Sloan McHugh Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. Sandy & Shep Tate Melody & Bruce Taylor In honor of Bruce Taylor, III Ret. Col. Jim Thompson In honor of Henry & Marin Thompson and in memory of Lydia Anne Thompson Ashley & Todd Tobias Victoria Van Cleef & Mike Dyer Dr. & Mrs. William R. Warner In honor of Chloe & Claire Warner Bill & Carole West In honor of Eliot, William & Mary James Morris Kent D. & Kay S. Wills In memory of William Dunavant Mask, III Scott & Courtney Woodmansee

ORDER OF THE ANCHOR A Gift of $750 or more Barbara & Buddy Adams Mr. & Mrs. Edwin F. Ansbro In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Kim Jenkins, Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Baker, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Edge, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Emerson, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Crosby, Mr. Eric Barnes, Ms. Elizabeth Crosby, Dr. Amy Huber, Mr. Webster Cannon and Mr. Logan Taylor Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke In honor of Harper, Louise & Libby Behnke The Rev. & Mrs. Reynolds S. Cheney, II Dr. & Mrs. Clair Cox, II Sherry & Jeff Emerson Julie & Carl Falk In honor of Chesney Falk McAfee Tom & Jean Marie Harrison In honor of Grace & Cate Ciaramitaro

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Mr. Louis Hettinger In honor of Olivia & Lucy Hettinger and in memory of Mary Hettinger Dr. Holly Hilsenbeck Ashley, Sally & William Pace Kurt & Ruth Patton Jenny & Rob Robertson Wally & Leigh Anne Rose Dr. & Mrs. Jeffery A. Scrugham Bob & Libby Shannon Barbara & Stefan Smith Mr. & Mrs. Glynn Springer Mr. & Mrs. David Waddell In honor of Jennifer Atkins, Kappi Beazley, Mike Boyer, Carol Buchman, Collin Buckner, Courtney Ciaramitaro, Meg Comes, Rebecca Gilbertson, Ellen Hendry, Terry Howie, Alisha Kimbro, Rick Kohlhof, Thor Kvande, Ashley Lamar, Shelly McGuire, Emily Merrell, Sarah Ranson, Juan Roncal, Brooke Shannon, Morgan Slatery, John Stewart, Lily Thompson, Janet Webster, Kimberly White, Debbie Whitelow, Jan Willis and Layne Wilson Gib & Nancy Wilson In honor of Collin Buckner

‘47 SOCIETY A Gift of $500 or more Anonymous Jeffrey Barnes & Elaine Sheng In memory of Donna Barnes Stark William Batts & Curtis Petty Mr. & Mrs. Chris W. Bird, Sr. John & Anne Burruss Mr. & Mrs. Jason Callahan Holly & Trey Clark The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Hon. & Mrs. Allen B. Couch, Jr. Melanie & Kenneth Cox Joseph & Laura Davis In honor of Thomas & Graham Davis Michael & Natalie Davis Doris J. Douglas In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Marcellus Jeffries, Sr. and Marcellus Jeffries, Jr. Drs. Alex & Trudy Dunlap George & Karen Early Kathy & Ted Ferguson Richard & Pam Flynt In honor of Aideen Flynt Megan & Steele Ford In honor of Christy Alberson & Sarah Ranson Tim & Gretchen Frizzell In honor of Zoe Pretzer ‘25 & Jonas Pretzer ‘28 Lela & Lee Gerald In honor of Mike Boyer & Ellen Hendry Patrick & Jodie Gilmore Mr. & Mrs. Paxton Griffin David Hanson & Christina Ross In honor of Jan Willis Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Hawkins In honor of Sam & Ben Clark and the Miss Lee’s teachers

Dr. & Mrs. Henry Herrod, III In honor of Harper, Louise & Libby Behnke Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hough Mr. & Mrs. John I. Houseal, III Mary Ann Jackson & Darrin Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Albert Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Jones Peggy & Bill Carrington Jones Terry & Elaine Kerr Marilyn C. Kidd Mr. Rick A. Kohlhof Ben & Shannon Ladd Lands’ End Jeni & Jamie Linkous In honor of Christy Alberson & Collin Buckner Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Linkous Todd & Susan Love Ms. Chesney Falk McAfee Debbie McCanless In honor of Peter Dale Jimmy & Jan McElroy In honor of Clara Porter Hutsell & Anna James Hutsell Holley & Lucius McGehee Ms. Karen Y. McLaren In memory of Bertha “Bea” Yandell Medtronic Mr. Austin Nauert Mr. Travis T. Nauert Charles & Celeste Nelson Andy Nix & Nicki Soulé In honor of Mary Gara & Gray Nix David & Lauri Prather Anne & Epes Robinson John & Harriet Ross Dr. & Mrs. W. Winslow Schrank In honor of Colton, Isabel & Oakley Schrank Allen & Andrea Schwager John & Christy Sharp In honor of Owen Sharp Mr. & Mrs. Antony Sheehan In memory of Jelma Coleman Tamarit Glenda & Gary Shorb In honor of Jack & Will Hagerman Mr. & Mrs. Joey Sichting Nan & Gilbert P. Smith In honor of Ellie & Mary Clara Smith Dr. & Mrs. G. W. Sorrells, III Denise & Sledge Taylor Lauren & Justin Taylor Dr. Jeffrey Thompson & Dr. Dawn Scott Mr. & Mrs. Lewis O. Unglesby, Jr. Carrie & David Vaughan In honor of Lawson Vaughan Vulcan Materials Company Chip & Dana Wallace Jennifer & John Wallace Steve & Karen Westcott Larry White In honor of Max, Marley, Kimbie & Jeff White Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Williams Clifton & Amanda Wilson Elizabeth Wofford Woodard In honor of Joanne Rhodes Askins

SAINTS’ CHAIN A Gift of $250 or more Bobby & Nancy Anderson AutoZone, Inc. Tom & Thaler Beasley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Beazley Mary & Ernie Behnke In honor of Harper, Louise & Libby Behnke Jason & Brenda Berry Laura & Phineas Bresee Cynthia Burnett Mr. & Mrs. Patrick T. Burnett In honor of Sarah Ranson & Rebecca Gilbertson Mr. Stephen C. & The Rev. Katherine M. Bush Ms. Debbie J. Callahan In memory of Lisa Lassandrello The Rev. & Mrs. Noah Campbell Chirag & Mandy Chauhan Posey & Herb Cochrane James A. & Barbara S. Cook Margaret & Bill Craddock Jim Curry Kacey Hickey Davies In honor of Sidney & David Hickey Helen J. Donelson In honor of Rylin & Kasey Szymarek Justin & Kimberly Dyer Rosemary Earp In honor of Sam & Ben Clark Porter & Wendy Feild Jim & Debbie Flaherty In honor of the wonderful GSL teachers Dr. & Mrs. Dan Fore Mr. & Mrs. James A. Franks Patrick & Carrie Galphin Bethany Goolsby & Scott Blankenship Mr. & Mrs. William O. Hagerman Jennifer & Paul Hagerman Ms. Lataria H. Hardaway Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Harris In honor of Jackson & Rowan Halpern Joe & Ann Henry In honor of Lucy Cothern Mr. & Mrs. Pete Hirschey James & Joy Hoffman Eleanor J. Hood Bennie & Terry Howie In honor of Russell & Patrick Howie Hyde Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Darin Isom Kenny Jabbour Billie Jeanne & Stanley Johnson Jeff & Jennifer Johnston Tia & Drew Kofahl Pastor & Mrs. Raymond M. Kvande In honor of Thor, Dawn, Claire & Thomas Kvande and in memory of Carol Kvande The Very Reverend & Mrs. Richard Lawson David & Jeanie Lindsey In honor of Lucy Hettinger Mark & Judy Long Shenghua Mao & Yimei Li Mr. Anthony F. Marr Pam & McNeal McDonnell Ms. Shelly McGuire The Reverend John E. Merchant Linda & John Murphy In honor of George Sells Frank Park & Michelle Bell Mr. & Mrs. Michael Payne In honor of Stephen & Frances Cates Mr. & Mrs. Niel Prosser Dr. Anand Raju & Dr. Ramona Phinehas Mr. Jonathan Raleigh Chris & Gina Roberts Brian & Lee Schaffler Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Sentilles Sharon & Joshua Shipley John Stewart Mr. Bradley N. Terhune & Ms. Tracy L. Adkisson Kevin Thompson Tanja Thompson

Mr. & Mrs. William S. Thompson In honor of Kai & Ana Thompson Drs. Alyssa & Thomas Throckmorton Judy C. Toler In honor of Elizabeth Thompson Dr. Jennifer M. Vest In memory of Gail Laws Benton M. Wheeler In honor of Mike Boyer Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. White Dr. & Mrs. Jeremy Whitt Brad & J. B. Wilkinson Harriet & Alan Word YourCause Corporate Giving Programs

LUKE’S LEGION A Gift of $100 or more Anonymous (3) Elizabeth & John Adrian Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Alberson, Jr. Liz Awsumb Mr. & Mrs. James C. Barger, Jr. John & Elizabeth Bayzie Mr. & Mrs. Peter Beasley In honor of Peter & Mimi Beasley Dr. & Mrs. Russell Bell Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Benitone Sara & Bob Berendt Herb & Kay Bland In honor of Sara Kate & Rebecca Grace Burnett Mrs. Laura Bolding In honor of Myrna Whitt Jackson Boyd Samantha & Mike Boyer Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie C. Bradley Ginny & Mel Bresee Beverly Brown Dr. & Mrs. Kaleb Brown Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brown In honor of Charlie & Porter Throckmorton Mr. & Mrs. Todd Brown Mr. & Mrs. Sam Buckner Ms. Margaret Ann Burnett In honor of Sara Kate & Rebecca Grace Burnett Nina Callan Joe Carney Ms. Shannon Carter Drs. Thomas & Carolyn Chesney In honor of the Burruss Family The Church Family Gene & Nancy Cliff In honor of Nancy & Maura Cliff Samantha & Adam Cohen In honor of Seth & Ava Cohen Andrew & Sarah Colley Mr. & Mrs. Chris Cothern Maxine Coven In honor of Harry Feild Karen Culbreth Dr. & Mrs. J. P. Culpepper In honor of Evans Culpepper Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Danner, Jr. In honor of William, Palmer & Betsy Halliday Ellen Daugherty & Jeff Jackson Mrs. Rebecca Davies In honor of Griffin Hood Mrs. Frankie Bethay Davis In honor of Thomas J. & Graham H. Davis David & Jill Dorheim In honor of Mason Dorheim Dr. & Mrs. Michael Dorkowski Mr. Hung Du & Mrs. Jie Lin Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Dunbar In honor of Tessa & Kiley Gilbertson Dan & Ann Eason Mr. & Mrs. James D. Eason Shawna G. Engel In honor of the 8th grade parents Jean C. Fisher In honor of Thomas Fisher Mr. John T. Fisher

Stefanie Smith Fisher In honor of Thomas Smith Fisher T.J. Flanders & Whitney Fogerty Ronald & Michelle Flowers Mr. William Fones & Ms. Beverly Cruthirds Mr. & Mrs. C. Bradford Foster, III Woody & Lynda Freeman In honor of Holden Brown Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Fundo, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Gamble Mr. John M. Garrett Kelly & John Gary Tina Gault In honor of Porter & Julia Martin Sue Chris Gauthreaux In honor of Miller Hastings Barry & Marjorie Gerald Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gilbertson Martha & Billy J. Glover In honor of John Carter Wyatt Mrs. Diane K. Glueck Ms. Amy M. Goode Ms. Cynthia Goodfellow In memory of Gail Laws Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School Parents’ Association In memory of Gail Laws Paul & Cristina Guibao Kristy Gunn & Mike Evers Mr. J. Frank Haley & Ms. Amy Mayne Carl & Marion Hare Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hastings In honor of Miller Hastings Sarah Stegall Haygood The Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Haynes In honor of Christiana & Matthew Haynes Ms. Mary R. Hays Walker Hays Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Heintz In honor of Wesley Whitaker Paul & Mia Henley Heather & Ed Hettinger Sidney & David Hickey In honor of Evans Lawson Andy & Ashley High Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hudson Robert & Brenda Huff In honor of Sherry Prewitt, Sara Kate Ratton, Anna Ratton & Gabe Ratton John & Lynda Irvine In honor of Virginia Irvine & John A. Irvine, III Stanley & Amanda Johnson Mr. Donald Jones Les & Leah Jones Miriam Conner Jones Mr. & Mrs. Ken Kelly Bob & Barbara King Joanna & Casey Laizure Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan P. Lakey Mr. Ashley & The Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar Russell & Sandra Langley In honor of Sam Shipley Ms. Ariel Laws In memory of my beautiful mother Gail Laws Mr. & Mrs. Peter Letsou Mr. George W. Loveland, II Mr. Marty McAfee Mr. & Mrs. Jim McCullough Cecily & Peter McLean In honor of Virginia & Campbell McLean The Rev. Chuck & Jeanne Myrick McMillen Mr. Bruce McMullen & The Honorable Camille McMullen Mr. & Mrs. Logan E. Meeks Drs. Katherine & Andrew Mickelson Dr. & Mrs. Mike Mickelson Martha Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Michael Moore Jack & Jane Morris In honor of Courtland Morris Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Morris The Morris Family In honor of Katie Donald Mr. & Mrs. Steven Murphy

DJ & Jamie Naylor Lee Nix In honor of Gray & Mary Gara Nix Barbara Holden Nixon In honor of Bruce Cameron Taylor, III Mrs. Violet Olsen In honor of my grandsons Paul T. & Andrew M. Jones Mr. & Mrs. James H. Overstreet Mr. Michael W. Overstreet Juila G. Patterson In honor of Julia Comes Mrs. Price Peacock Drs. Donna & Landon Pendergrass The Plumley Family Ann & Zach Pretzer Beth Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ralston Bob & Kathleen Rayne In honor of Sam Gary and in memory of Helen Rayne Ms. Leslie J. Reddick In memory of D.C. & Rosa Reddick Margaret & Fred Ridolphi Drew & Jenny Rixon Becky Robinson Mr. Juan Roncal Mary Lee Russell In honor of Jordyn Shelton Gina & Toney Russell In honor of Jordyn Shelton Cynthia & Andrew Saatkamp Rosalind & Gary Scott In honor of Marin & Henry Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Martin Shannon Elaine & Brixey Shelton In honor of Jordyn Shelton Kate & James Shelton Ms. Inge M. Smith In honor of Thomas Fisher Katy & Bryan Smith W.P. & Bernadette Smith Mr. & Mrs. G. Robert G. Soulé In honor of Gray & Mary Gara Nix Bill & Nina Sprott In honor of William Pace Elise Hopkins Stephens In honor of my granddaughter Lauren Stephens Don & Jenny Strother C.B. Su In honor of Ashlee & Tyler McIntyre Sweet Noshings Cameron & Taylor Taylor Michael & Nicole Taylor Ray & Louise Terry Mr. & Mrs. W. N. Trotter In honor of Andrew Kerr TRUiST Connect Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Truitt Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Van Deveer Clara S. Waddell In honor of Easton A. & Saylor M. Waddell Dorsey & John Wade In honor of Cooper & Lillian Deason Todd & Patricia Walker Mr. & Mrs. David S. Wallace In honor of Claire Wallace Mr. & Dr. Ben Ward Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Williams, III Jan & Laura Willis In honor of Debbie Whitelow and in memory of Gail Laws Marci & Ken Woodmansee In memory of Gail Laws & Dennis Cain Mr. & Mrs. John S. Young Kelsey Zaharko

GSL SAINT A Gift of $1.00 or more AmazonSmile Foundation Alicia Anderson In honor of Pat & Newton Anderson N. Blake Anderson Jennifer Baker Atkins Ms. Kelsey Beagle Mary & George Benjamin In honor of Jack Wardlaw

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Anna & Angus Blair Fontaine T. Brown In honor of Rebecca Gilbertson, Ashley Lamar & Terry Howie Mrs. Joyce Bruno Ms. Carol Buchman In memory of Dennis Cain Mr. & Mrs. C. Austin Burress Bharti D. & Dinesh N. Chauhan In honor of Cole & Blake Chauhan Lisa & Lenny Cohen In honor of Seth & Ava Cohen Patricia Coleman In honor of Callie, Rieves & Claire Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Mark Comes Clint & Sue Crabtree In honor of Paige, Fletcher & Wendell Henson Mr. & Mrs. Mike Daush In memory of Parish Wilson Andra DeVincenzo David, Pat, Amy & Clay Dickson Kynis P. Douglas In memory of Marcellus & Katherine Jeffries Eric Elms Eddie Feild Marcella Feldhacker In honor of Mallory Miller Lyn Forsyth In memory of Gail Laws Mr. & Mrs. Dallas Focsue Mr. & Mrs. William Franklin Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Fundo Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gaskill Ed & Sharon Gastright In honor of Maxine Bernice Engel Mr. & Mrs. R. Marsh Gibson Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School Lost & Found Fund Mrs. Paula Greenberg Ms. Whitley Gurkin Mrs. Flo Hays Mr. & Mrs. Ian B. Hendry Ms. Paige Henson Ms. Kirsten Horton Mr. Michael Howard & Dr. Arleen Hill Ms. Nicole Jobe Barbara Fleming Jones In honor of Townes Jones Mallory Key Ms. Alisha Kimbro Nancy & Eugene King In honor of Charlie Willson The Kula Foundation Bryan & Angelina Kuo Ms. Claire I. Kvande In honor of Thor & Dawn Kvande Ms. Kathleen E. Longoria Mr. & Mrs. Keith Lowe, Sr. In honor of Ashley Lowe, Destiny Lowe & Zoe Tate Ms. Sarah Lucchesi Shirley & Mike Lupfer In memory of Tim Bolding Drew & Susan Mascolino Laura McArtor In honor of Joyce Bruno Ms. Lucy McArtor Douglas McClew In honor of Wesley Emerson Mr. & Mrs. Jeff McGoff Duncan McLean Mr. & Mrs. Will Merrell Mr. & Mrs. Frank Meyer In honor of Eleanor Corr Gerry Morice In honor of Christopher Morice Mrs. Kimberley Morrison Margaret Newton In honor of Jesse, Rowan, David & Leo Graber Linda & Barry Niell Mr. & Mrs. Herrick F. Norcross, III Kathleen D. Norfleet In honor of Avery Arkle Kim & Johnny Norris Ms. Renee Norris Coleman & Jenna O’Keeffe

Brent Orr & Julie Markham Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Pratt Ms. Sharon A. Prewitt Mr. Hunter Price Mr. Ian Price Mr. & Mrs. R. Alan Pritchard The Roberts Family Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rock In honor of Laura Spellings Johnston Valeria Rothrock In honor of Thomas Kvande Mr. Jay Sansing Billy & Becky Schaffer In honor of Avery Elizabeth Schaffer Poppy Schnacke Lee & Jennifer Scifres Ms. Morgan Slatery Maura Black Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Bill Taylor Sara & John Thatcher Ms. Lily Thompson Mrs. Sara H. Tilson Richard Tolf Ms. Jeremie Upshaw In memory of Dennis Cain & Lisa Lassandrello Mr. Loi Vuong & Ms. Tonga Nguyen Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Walton In honor of Earline Turner & in memory of Gail Laws Laura Wardlaw Mr. Lew Wardlaw Ms. Janet Webster Krista & Martin Wilford Karen T. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Forrest Wilson Betsy & Preston Wilson In honor of Dr. & Mrs. George Burruss, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Adrian and in memory of Mrs. Joan Smith Adrian

THE BULLET CLUB GSL Alumni Donors Anonymous John C. Adrian ‘98 Alicia Anderson ‘04 N. Blake Anderson ‘06 Jackson Boyd ‘97 Meg Stephenson Burress ‘05 John B. Burruss ‘95 Holly Hawkins Clark ‘87 Herb Cochrane ‘81 Meg Patterson Comes ‘80 Kimberley Hickey Davies ‘86 Eric Elms ‘88 Eddie Feild ‘15 Kendall Jones Franklin ‘04 Tim Frizzell ‘96 John H. Gary, III ‘80 Annie Gerber Griffin ‘98 Sarah Stegall Haygood ‘90 Paige Crabtree Henson ‘82 John I. Houseal ‘91 William A. Hudson ‘92 Kenny Jabbour ‘79 Albert Johnson ‘89 C. Stanley Johnson, III ‘92 Claire I. Kvande ‘15 Ariel Laws ‘03 Anthony F. Marr ‘78 Kelly Gault Martin ‘92 Laurens R. Massey ‘80 Douglas McClew ‘10 Donald C. McClure, III ‘02 Duncan McLean ‘16 Jeanne Myrick McMillen ‘76 Austin Nauert ‘03 Travis Nauert ‘06 Michael W. Overstreet ‘16 Price Peacock ‘03 Ann Frizell Pretzer ‘94 Hunter Price ‘13 Ian Price ‘13 Jay Sansing ‘91 William H. Schaffer ‘84 Brian D. Schaffler ‘84 Lauren Langston Scrugham ‘92 Libby Shannon ‘65 Martin Shannon ‘95

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Maura Black Sullivan ‘82 Justin Taylor ‘92 Kelly Truitt ‘79 Jeremie Upshaw ‘87 Lew Wardlaw ‘85 William A. Watts ‘80 Tiffany M. White ‘86 Charles L. Williams ‘90 Kay Schaffer Wills ‘78 Kent D. Wills ‘78 Forrest Wilson ‘87 Elizabeth Wofford Woodard ‘76 Ken Woodmansee ‘81 Marci Deshaies Woodmansee ‘83 Scott Woodmansee ‘79

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2017-8TH Jeffrey Barnes & Elaine Sheng Mr. & Mrs. Todd Brown The Rev. & Mrs. Noah Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Andrew F. Cates Posey & Herb Cochrane Mr. & Mrs. Mark Comes Mr. & Mrs. James D. Eason Randy Engel Shawna G. Engel Mr. John T. Fisher Stefanie Smith Fisher T.J. Flanders & Whitney Fogerty Mr. John M. Garrett Ms. Cynthia Goodfellow Ms. Mary R. Hays Betsy & Jason Hood Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hough Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Jones Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan P. Lakey Todd & Susan Love Margaret & Alec McLean Mr. Bruce McMullen & The Honorable Camille McMullen Andy Nix & Nicki Soulé Mr. & Mrs. Mark Pisahl Billy & Becky Schaffer Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Sentilles Mr. Bradley N. Terhune & Ms. Tracy L. Adkisson Mr. & Mrs. David Waddell Ashley & Casey West Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. White Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wilson

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2018-7TH Anonymous Gail & Eric Berntson Mr. & Mrs. Chris W. Bird, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick T. Burnett The Rev. & Mrs. Noah Campbell Joe Carney Mr. & Mrs. Sam Cornpropst Megan & Steele Ford Mr. & Mrs. Hugh C. Fraser Paul & Cristina Guibao Mr. & Mrs. William P. Halliday, III Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Harris Heather & Ed Hettinger Mary Ann Jackson & Darrin Davidson Jeff & Jennifer Johnston Terry & Elaine Kerr Mr. & Mrs. Thor Kvande Jeni & Jamie Linkous Mr. Marty McAfee Ms. Chesney Falk McAfee Ellen & Richard Morrow Mr. & Mrs. Steven Murphy Lee & Jennifer Scifres Carrie & David Vaughan Kristen & Richard Vining Todd & Patricia Walker Jennifer & John Wallace Chip & Dana Wallace Laura Wardlaw Clifton & Amanda Wilson

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2019-6TH Mr. & Mrs. James C. Barger, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Chris W. Bird, Sr. Samantha & Mike Boyer Dr. & Mrs. Kaleb Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ciaramitaro Hon. & Mrs. Allen B. Couch, Jr. Kynis P. Douglas Lela & Lee Gerald The Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Haynes Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hough Mr. & Mrs. Darin Isom Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Jones Drew & Susan Mascolino Mr. Marty McAfee Ms. Chesney Falk McAfee Eliot & Lee Morris Mr. & Mrs. Erick B. New Kim & Johnny Norris Kurt & Ruth Patton The Plumley Family Brian & Lee Schaffler Allen & Andrea Schwager Lee & Jennifer Scifres Mr. & Mrs. Joey Sichting Mr. & Mrs. Glynn Springer Cameron & Taylor Taylor Kevin Thompson Tanja Thompson Victoria Van Cleef & Mike Dyer Ashley & Casey West Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wilson Scott & Courtney Woodmansee

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2020-5TH Jeffrey Barnes & Elaine Sheng Cindy & Kevin Brewer Fontaine T. Brown Dr. & Mrs. Kaleb Brown Mr. & Mrs. Patrick T. Burnett Nina Callan Samantha & Adam Cohen Doug & Kristen Duncan George & Karen Early Porter & Wendy Feild Paul & Mia Henley Pam & McNeal McDonnell Mr. & Mrs. Steven Murphy David & Lauri Prather Julie & David Richardson Chris & Gina Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Rowland Cynthia & Andrew Saatkamp Mr. & Mrs. Martin Shannon John & Christy Sharp Katy & Bryan Smith Mr. & Mrs. David Waddell Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. White Krista & Martin Wilford

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2021-4TH Bobby & Nancy Anderson Ramakrishna Battini & Neeraja Yedlapati Gail & Eric Berntson Samantha & Mike Boyer Cindy & Kevin Brewer Mr. Stephen C. & The Rev. Katherine M. Bush Posey & Herb Cochrane Joseph & Laura Davis Drs. Alex & Trudy Dunlap Ronald & Michelle Flowers Kirby & Glenn Floyd Megan & Steele Ford Dr. & Mrs. Dan Fore Kelly & John Gary Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gilbertson Paul & Cristina Guibao Jennifer & Paul Hagerman Mr. J. Frank Haley & Ms. Amy Mayne Mr. & Mrs. William P. Halliday, III Mr. & Mrs. John I. Houseal, III Les & Leah Jones Tia & Drew Kofahl Ben & Shannon Ladd Jeni & Jamie Linkous Scott & Shannon Malone Dr. Mike Martin & Mrs. Sarah Ranson Margaret & Alec McLean Mr. & Mrs. Matt Morice The Morris Family Mr. & Mrs. Erick B. New Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Pratt

Brian & Lee Schaffler Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Scrugham Mr. & Mrs. Antony Sheehan Ashley & Todd Tobias Mr. & Mrs. Lewis O. Unglesby, Jr. Victoria Van Cleef & Mike Dyer Kristen & Richard Vining Ashley & Casey West

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2022-3RD Mr. & Mrs. James C. Barger, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke Joe Carney The Church Family Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ciaramitaro Samantha & Adam Cohen Andrew & Sarah Colley Meg & Scott Crosby Michael & Natalie Davis Heather & David Erickson T.J. Flanders & Whitney Fogerty Patrick & Jodie Gilmore Mr. & Mrs. William P. Halliday, III Bryan & Angelina Kuo Drew & Susan Mascolino Mr. & Mrs. Jeff McGoff Drs. Katherine & Andrew Mickelson Kim & Johnny Norris Brent Orr & Julie Markham Kurt & Ruth Patton The Plumley Family Jenny & Rob Robertson Wally & Leigh Anne Rose Lauren & Justin Taylor Michael & Nicole Taylor Dr. Jeffrey Thompson & Dr. Dawn Scott Kevin Thompson Tanja Thompson Mr. Loi Vuong & Ms. Tonga Nguyen Clifton & Amanda Wilson

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2023-2ND

Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Scrugham Mr. & Mrs. Antony Sheehan Drs. Alyssa & Thomas Throckmorton Judy C. Toler Mr. & Mrs. Lewis O. Unglesby, Jr. Steve & Karen Westcott Scott & Courtney Woodmansee

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2025-SK Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale William Batts & Curtis Petty Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Benitone Andrew & Sarah Colley Kirby & Glenn Floyd Dr. & Mrs. Dan Fore Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Fundo, Jr. Josh & Laura Gettys Jennifer & Paul Hagerman Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hudson Stanley & Amanda Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Albert Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Keough Bryan & Angelina Kuo Mr. Ashley & The Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar Scott & Shannon Malone Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Michael Moore The Morris Family Ann & Zach Pretzer Drew & Jenny Rixon Jenny & Rob Robertson Melanie & Doug Schrank Allen & Andrea Schwager Sharon & Joshua Shipley Katy & Bryan Smith Lauren & Justin Taylor Michael & Nicole Taylor Ashley & Casey West Brad & J.B. Wilkinson

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2026-JK

Laura & Phineas Bresee Mr. & Mrs. Chris Cothern Jim Curry Joseph & Laura Davis Justin & Kimberly Dyer Kathy & Ted Ferguson Dr. & Mrs. Dan Fore Melanie & Kenneth Cox James & Joy Hoffman Mr. Ashley & The Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar Martha Mitchell Julie & David Richardson Chris & Gina Roberts Mr. Bradley N. Terhune & Ms. Tracy L. Adkisson Kristen & Richard Vining Dr. & Mrs. Jeremy Whitt Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wilson Mr. & Mrs. John S. Young

Anna & Angus Blair Laura & Phineas Bresee John & Anne Burruss Chirag & Mandy Chauhan Holly & Trey Clark Michael & Natalie Davis Mr. & Mrs. Ryan E. Gibbs Bethany Goolsby & Scott Blankenship Andy & Ashley High Mr. Michael Howard & Dr. Arleen Hill Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hudson Joanna & Casey Laizure Kelly & Eric Martin Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Michael Moore Eliot & Lee Morris Brent Orr & Julie Markham Mr. & Mrs. Martin Shannon Drs. Alyssa & Thomas Throckmorton Mr. & Mrs. William A. Watts Steve & Karen Westcott Mr. & Mrs. John S. Young

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2024-1ST

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2027-PK

Mr. & Mrs. James C. Barger, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Benitone Mr. & Mrs. Jason Callahan Ms. Shannon Carter Chirag & Mandy Chauhan Karen Culbreth Ellen Daugherty & Jeff Jackson Dr. & Mrs. Michael Dorkowski Kristy Gunn & Mike Evers David Hanson & Christina Ross Andy & Ashley High Dr. Holly Hilsenbeck Mr. & Mrs. John I. Houseal, III Mr. & Mrs. Albert Johnson Kelly & Eric Martin Margaret & Alec McLean Mr. & Mrs. Will Merrell Drs. Joseph & Judy Mixon Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Morris Eliot & Lee Morris Frank Park & Michelle Bell Dr. Anand Raju & Dr. Ramona Phineas Poppy Schnacke

Tom & Thaler Beasley Dr. & Mrs. Schorr Behnke Mr. & Mrs. Jason Callahan Dr. & Mrs. Michael Dorkowski Justin & Kimberly Dyer Kirby & Glenn Floyd Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Fundo, Jr. Josh & Laura Gettys Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hudson Shenghua Mao & Yimei Li Laura McArtor Mr. & Mrs. Logan E. Meeks DJ & Jamie Naylor Ashley, Sally & William Pace Ann & Zach Pretzer Drew & Jenny Rixon Melanie & Doug Schrank Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Scrugham Sara & John Thatcher

GIVING BY CLASS OF 2028LITTLE LUKERS Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Barksdale William Batts & Curtis Petty John & Elizabeth Bayzie Tom & Thaler Beasley Anna & Angus Blair John & Anne Burruss Holly & Trey Clark Mr. Hung Du & Mrs. Jie Lin Patrick & Carrie Galphin Mr. & Mrs. Ryan E. Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gilbertson Mr. Ashley & The Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar Mr. & Mrs. Will Merrell Kate & James Shelton

GIFTS-IN-KIND Mr. & Mrs. Peter Letsou Mr. & Mrs. Erick B. New Denise & Sledge Taylor Benton M. Wheeler

OTHER GIFTS AmazonSmile Foundation AutoZone, Inc. Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Fidelity Charitable Gift Hope Christian Community Foundation Hyde Family Foundation Jewish Foundation of Memphis Kroger The Kula Foundation Medtronic Mind Over Data, LLC Raymond James Charitable Endowment Schwab Charitable Giving Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. Sweet Noshings Thrivent Financial TRUiST Connect YourCause Corporate Giving Partners Vulcan Materials Company

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Hawkins In memory of Bobbie D. Moore Marilyn C. Kidd In memory of Gail Laws In memory of Bobbie D. Moore In memory of William Parish Wilson Karen McLaren In memory of Gail Laws In memory of Parish Wilson Ellen & Richard Morrow In honor of Lyn Forsyth & Ellen Hendry In honor of Thor Kvande & Mike Boyer Linda & Barry Niell In memory of Parish Wilson Sharon A. Prewitt In memory of Parish Wilson Sara Ralston In honor of room parent Lake Whitt Carol & Greer Richardson In honor of Mrs. Amie Plumley Kiersten Schnacke & Lisa Buckner In honor of Poppy Schnacke Kate & James Shelton In memory of Gail Laws John Stewart In memory of Gail Laws Denise & Seldge Taylor In honor of Sherry & Jeff Emerson In memory of Tim Bolding In memory of Rev. Reynolds S. Cheney In memory of Peggy Latham In memory of Gail Laws In memory of Alan Schwartz In memory of Parish Wilson Nancy & Bill Taylor In memory of Bond Phillips In memory of Parish Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Williams In honor of Juan Roncal, Christy Alberson, Carrie Galphin, Paige Henson, Kristen Eovaldi, Kelsey Zaharko & Elizabeth Bayzie In honor of my room parent Andrea Sheehan

RESTRICTED GIFTS Mr. & Mrs. Andrew F. Cates Josh & Laura Gettys Sidney & David Hickey Lands’ End Chapman & Chip Morrow Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Rowland Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Taylor

HONORARIUM AND MEMORIAL GIFTS The following gifts were made as additional Annual Fund contributions George & Alice Burruss In honor of Drs. Quin & Alyssa Throckmorton In honor of Bailey & Jack Burruss Debbie Callahan In memory of Gail Laws In memory of Parish Wilson David, Pat, Amy & Clay Dickson In memory of Gail Laws In memory of Bobbie Moore In memory of Parish Wilson Sherry & Jeff Emerson In memory of Joan Smith Adrian In memory of John Davies In memory of Gail Laws In memory of Jeanie Millican In memory of Bobbie D. Moore In memory of Alan Schwartz In memory of Parish Wilson Jim & Debbie Flaherty In memory of Gail Laws Mr. & Mrs. R. Marsh Gibson In memory of Gwin Scott

MANY THANKS TO ALL OF OUR DONORS!

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ANCHORS AWAY alumni updates ‘05

Katelyn Nichols has been actively working various voiceover jobs and has done many different radio spots while living in New York City. In addition, last year she opened K. Nichols Studio, where she coaches kids and teens who are aspiring actors. To learn more about her studio, visit knicholsstudio.com.

‘06

Courtney Aymett married Jacob Baker on May 27. They will be living in Columbia, S.C. for the next three years while Jacob completes his emergency medicine residency.

‘10

Cal Edge spent time in North Carolina, Maine and Wyoming for his second summer as a fly fishing guide. He will graduate from the University of Arkansas in May 2018. Martha Ruffin Upton is in Australia completing a semester abroad as part of her junior year at the University of Arkansas.

‘13

Riggs Edgar Markham was named Valedictorian, achieving the top grade point average of the 217 members of the CBHS Class of 2017. Riggs also achieved a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. A National Merit Finalist, he now attends Christian Brothers University where he is studying computer engineering. Riggs is a dedicated volunteer and can often be found at the Grace-St. Luke’s Church Soup Kitchen on Sunday mornings.

‘15

When Owen Howell did his GSL 8th grade internship at Sun Studios, the employer told him that he did a great job, encouraging him to return for a job when he turned 16. Owen took them up on that offer and began working at Sun Studios earlier this year! A student at CBHS ‘19, Owen is playing trumpet in the school band and has received first honors every single quarter, maintaining more than a 4.0 GPA.

Elizabeth (Gibson) Margeson is working as a pediatric ICU nurse at Atlanta’s Children’s Hospital. In February she married Robert Margeson, a native of Atlanta. They met while students at the University of Mississippi.

‘09

In May, Elizabeth Shearon graduated cum laude from Rhodes College with a major in English and a double minor in Political Science and Gender & Sexuality Studies. She was inducted into the academic honor society for each of these disciplines. She attended Rhodes on a Clarence Day Scholarship, and while there served as president of the Tri Delta sorority and worked as a Rhodes Student Associate in the development office, along with numerous other activities. From MayJune 2015, she did a “mini” study abroad on urban policy in London and Glasgow. She’s now off to law school at Tulane University.

WE WANT TO CELEBRATE YOU! Please share your latest news - accomplishments, marriages, new jobs, births of children, and more! Email your information and photos to Associate Development Director Sherry Emerson at semerson@gslschool.org.

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‘16

Mary Chapman Morrow received the Leadership Award for Freshman Volleyball at Hutchison. She also led the team in kills.

In June, 23 youth and eight adult leaders from Idlewild Presbyterian Church traveled to the Navajo Nation in New Mexico where they worked on building a handicap ramp and roofs on three homes. Pictured are several GSL alumni who participated in the youth trip (left to right): Sonny Charbonnet ‘15, Ivy Sharp ‘14, Tess Emerson ‘14, Grant Young ‘15, Meredith Hood ‘13, and Abigail Apple ‘16.

Ken Woodmansee ‘81 smiles proudly with daughter Mary Woodmansee ‘14 at his side after she won the Dartmouth Book Award at Hutchison on May 9.

Father John Merchant, GSL Headmaster from 1991-1998, visited GSL in April. Now living in Atlanta, he enjoyed touring our “new and improved” campus while reminiscing with faculty – including some faculty members who were students when he was here!

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MARKS GSL’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ALL-SAINTS REUNION! Save the Date! Spread the Word! Back Row, Left to Right: Kendall Jones Franklin ‘04, Ann Burruss Prascher ‘98, Billy Schaffer ‘84, Alex Boggs ‘02, Matt Sights ‘01, Kacey Hickey Davies ‘86, Mitch Graves ‘79, John Houseal ‘91 Front Row, Left to Right: Emily Young Morgan ‘04, Webb Emerson ‘08, Andrew Taylor ‘99, Travis Nauert ‘06 (Not pictured: John Adrian ‘98, Alicia Anderson ‘04, Holly Hawkins Clark ‘87, Carson Claybrook ‘96, Herb Cochrane ‘81, Chad Cunningham ‘01, John Gary ‘79, Natalie Hendry ‘05, Ross Larson ‘05, Sisco Larson ‘03, Will Maddox ‘00, Virginia Sharp ‘85) The GSL Alumni Board met recently in the Anchor Center, site of the upcoming All-Saints Reunion.

While the school celebrates its 70th anniversary, the GSL Alumni Association is now 13 years old. It continues to grow and sponsors an increasing number of events each year, although nothing compares to “The Big One!” Held every four years and attracting several hundred former Lukers, the All-Saints Reunion is for all alumni aged 21 and older plus former faculty and staff. Mark your calendar for May 11, 2018, and be on the lookout for more information and an official invitation later in the year. The Alumni Association Board is also taking nominations for Outstanding Alumni to be announced at the May reunion. The nomination form can be found online at www.gslschool.org/about-gsl/alumni. (Click where indicated to download the nomination form.)

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CONGRATS, GSL CLASS OF 2013! Best of luck to GSL’s Class of 2013 as they begin their college journey this year! Below is a list of where each GSL alum chose to attend. Tomas Alsenas Battle Boyd Zach Boyer Emma Brandon Andres Campos Allen Couch Tyler Donnelly Georgia Edwards Elizabeth Elrod Audrey Garrett Hannah Goodfellow Sophie Goodfellow Laura Beth Grissom Skyler Hannifin Emma Heiter Meredith Hood Margo Huber Caroline Jones Camille King Riggs Markham John McBride Molly McGehee Bailey Pletz Sydney Prather Connor Rasberry Matthew (Skippy) Roberts Francie Sentilles Carter Stovall Callan Truitt Hannah Walker Roane Waring Grant Wheeler

Indiana University University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Ohio University University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Vanderbilt University University of Mississippi Christian Brothers University University of Alabama University of Tennessee University of Kentucky University of Arkansas University of Arkansas Arkansas State University University of Tennessee Hendrix College Boston College University of Memphis University of Georgia Savannah College of Art and Design Christian Brothers University Virginia Tech Smith College University of Tennessee University of Memphis University of Tennessee Mississippi State University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Cornell University University of Arkansas Mississippi State University Louisiana State University Washington and Lee University

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THE P. A. CONNECTION The GSL Parents’ Association (P.A.) is all about connecting – connecting parents to one another, parents to their children, parents to teachers, and more. It’s like the ultimate family support group – with a free membership –that organizes activities and events (see the list of events below), offers comfort and assistance through its Luker2Luker program, helps purchase extra items for the classroom via the Teacher Wish Lists initiative and, on occasion, provides major funding for special, larger expenditures (new playground surfaces, lighting for Snowden Field, the greenhouse at the Anchor Center, etc.). The P.A. also nurtures friendships (hundreds, if not thousands, over the years), many that last well into the grandparent years! Just look at some of the activities the P.A. planned for this year: • • • • • • • • • •

Box Tops for Education – Ongoing Spirit Wear Sales – Three-to-four times a year Lower School Book Swap – October 17-19, 2017 Teacher Appreciation Days – October 24, 2017; February 8, 2018; May 25, 2018 Italian Dinner – January 25, 2018 Trivia Night – February 2, 2018 Father-Daughter Dance – February 23, 2018 Mother-Son Event – February 25, 2018 Anchor Auction – April 13, 2018 at the Pink Palace Museum Uniform Swap – May 21-22, 2018

With all of these fun activities, the P.A. is like GSL’s Enrichment program for grown-ups!

2nd Annual Parents’ Association Trivia Night Friday, February 2, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. McClure Hall Ages 21+ welcome $160 for table/team of 8 people Contact Event Chairs for more information: Brooke Shannon (901.258.8968) Michelle Couch (901.828.8728)

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GRANDPARENTS’ DAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

All grandparents and grand friends are encouraged to join our young Saints for Grandparents’ Day, the traditional and ever-popular celebration held just before Thanksgiving. The event includes mid-morning coffee and light refreshments sandwiched between campus visits (preschool before coffee, lower and middle school afterwards) to meet teachers, fellow grandparents and grand friends, and of course, to see lots of grandchildren!

13th & Final Lisa Lassandrello 5K Remembrance Race Saturday, January 27, 2018 Race Start Time - 9 a.m. St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School Register at www.racesonline.com FALL 2017 • THE ANCHOR • 25

NEW SAINTS ON STAFF JULIE BINDER Middle School Science Teacher

Hometown: North Kingsville, Ohio Family: Husband Ken, son Stephan (third grader at GSL), dogs Maya and Willow First job: Teaching chemistry at Kent Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio Favorite children’s book: Wonder by R. J.Palacio Favorite school subject: Chemistry Last book read: The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman Favorite quote: “It is not who is right, it is what is right, that is of importance.” - Thomas Huxley Favorite GSL moment: Walking into school with my son every morning, seeing him throughout the day, and getting hugs when we encounter each other.

MARIE BUSSE Executive Assistant to the Head of School

Hometown: The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Family: Husband Mark, daughters Victoria and Catherine First job: Secretary at Luxgard SA (Low-E glass department) Favorite children’s book: Spider Sisters by John Trent Favorite school subject: Reading, talking and history Last book read: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See Favorite quote: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Goethe Favorite GSL moment: The welcoming spirit I have received during my first months.

MEREDITH DAY Middle School Bible Teacher

Hometown: Arlington, Texas Family: Mom, Dad, two sisters, one brother-in-law and two adorable nephews First job: Children’s Ministry intern at the church I grew up in. Favorite children’s book: Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish & Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Favorite school subject: English, writing and theater/music Last book read: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Favorite quote: “For me to be a saint means to be myself.” - Father Thomas Merton, O.C.S.O. Favorite GSL moment: I love seeing GSL students in Chapel each week...I treasure hearing them pray and sing!

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KATE DURBIN Little Lukers Assistant Teacher

Hometown: Memphis Family: Husband Hunter; son Hunt; dog Buckley First job: Selling clothes at the Pink Door Favorite children’s book: Goodnight Memphis by Grace Hammond Skertich Favorite school subject: Art Last book read: Class Mom by Laurie Gelman Favorite quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela Favorite GSL moment: Chapel! Especially when we are celebrating new babies.

ANGELA MERIDETH Front Desk Administrator

Hometown: Memphis Family: Two fur babies: AndyMann (age 6 – Yorkie mix) and Daisy Mae (age – she’ll never tell – Dachshund mix) First job: Babysitting my precious baby brother. My first formal job was as a checker at Kroger. Favorite children’s book: Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary Favorite school subject: English (My mom was a Memphis City Schools accelerated English teacher for 30 years, so this one is a no brainer!) Last book read: The Shack by William P. Young Favorite quote: “A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a {child}.” - Forest Witcraft Favorite GSL moment: My favorite moment is when a parent said to me while walking out the front door, “We are so glad you are here. We feel so safe with you.” That sentiment meant the world to me, and reminded me of God’s abiding grace.

CHARLES UMIKER Middle School Latin, World Religions & History Teacher

Hometown: Southborough, Mass. Family: My wife Dr. Miriam Clinton, who is a professor at Rhodes College; two cats Gimli and Messalina First job: Dishwasher Favorite children’s book: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Favorite school subject: Philosophy Last book read: The Histories by Herodotus Favorite quote: “Today I escaped from all bothering circumstances, or rather I threw them out. They were nothing external, but inside me, just my own judgments” - Marcus Aurelius Favorite GSL moment: On “dress as your favorite teacher day” some of my students dressed up in colorful ties, skinny pants, and silly sunglasses. I guess that’s how I dress!

GSL faculty spent a day in August giving back to the community during the 3rd Annual GSL Faculty Day of Service

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Lower School Music Teacher Layne Wilson is a perfect example of how teachers at Grace-St. Luke’s put their heart and soul into their work every single day.