ALL PORTER-GAUD PARENTS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO JOIN.
Funds raised by the PGPA make it possible for our students, teachers, and coaches to have everything they need to perform at the highest level in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, and within the community.
$225k Invested Since 2022-23 School Year For Cyclone Athletics
Athletic Trainer Table
Wendell Scorers Table
Rae Crowther Sled | Football
Ez Flex Mat | Cheer
John Singleton Field Jumbotron
Batting Turtle | Baseball
Wendell Center LED Lighting
Return Backboard | Tennis
Practice Goals | Lacrosse
Goals | Soccer
Jax Tackler | Football
Ground Battle Chutes | Football
Sailboat | Sailing Team
Standards | Volleyball
Start System | Swimming
PG Sideline Folding Chairs
Travel Bags | Lacrosse
Backpacks | Women’s Basketball
Wendell Video Scoreboard Install Costs
WELCOME TO PORTER-GAUD
LETTER FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
THANK YOU!
On behalf of the Porter-Gaud Parents Association, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your contribution towards the promotion and support of PG athletics.
In alignment with the Porter-Gaud mission statement, we are committed to inspiring lives of purpose, learning, and service through cultivating each student’s God-given potential.
The PGPA reinforces this mission by providing support to a diverse group of student-athletes across a wide spectrum of sports. It is through your generosity that we can provide our athletes with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and excel.
Richard McElroy VP PGPA Athletics
We are excited to launch a dynamic spring season featuring 21 teams competing across 8 sports. Our campus will be buzzing with competition, energy, and school spirit all season long. On any given afternoon, you will find multiple contests underway and countless opportunities to support our Cyclones.
Our student-athletes train hard, compete with pride, and represent Porter-Gaud with passion and integrity. Their commitment, along with the leadership of our outstanding coaches, makes this one of the most exciting times of the year on campus.
A sincere thank you to our grounds and facilities team for the tremendous work they do behind the scenes to prepare and maintain our exceptional playing surfaces and venues. Their dedication creates the first-class environment you experience when you arrive.
This Spring Sports Program was proudly produced by the Porter-Gaud Parents Association. We are grateful for their partnership and for the generous support of our patrons and advertisers who help elevate the student-athlete experience. On behalf of the athletic department and Porter-Gaud School, thank you for being here. We hope you enjoy your time on campus.
Now get on your feet, GET LOUD, and GO CYCLONES!
Al Wilson Athletic Director
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Porter-Gaud School: A Concise History
On October 25, 1867, the Reverend Dr. Anthony Toomer Porter visited the grave of his son, grieving the loss of life and the tumult of the Civil War. As he wept, a voice spoke to Rev. Porter. The day was clear and the birds were singing, yet this voice spoke distinctly, saying to Rev. Porter, “Stop grieving for the dead, and do something for the living… Take them and educate them.” And with these words, a seed was sown, a drive ignited, and a mission born. By December of 1867, Rev. Porter had embarked on the journey to educate the children of Charleston. The Orphan Home and School Association of the Church of the Holy Communion opened its doors to 425 boys and 125 girls.
In 1880, the school moved to the Federal Arsenal located at the corner of Ashley Avenue and Bee Street. Ironically, Rev. Porter sought the support of William Sherman, then the Secretary of War under President Lincoln, to secure this location for his growing school. Rev. Porter started the first football program in South Carolina at the school in 1881. In 1886, the Institute was renamed The Porter Academy, then the Porter Military Academy in 1891. St. Timothy’s Chapel, a building once used during the war to form bullets, became a beautiful chapel to form young minds and hearts. The building was named for the patron saint of young people, students, and anyone seeking guidance in their studies and careers, and still stands at this location. It was renamed after St. Luke, the patron saint of healing and healing professions, when the property was sold to the Medical University of South Carolina.
In 1964, PMA merged with two other reputable Charleston schools, the Watt School and the Gaud School, and relocated to its present location on Albemarle Point, officially becoming Porter-Gaud School.
Porter-Gaud started as a vision to educate the orphans and children of the Civil War and continues today to educate the children of Charleston.
It has been 157 years since Rev. Porter set out to “do something for the living.” During these years, Porter-Gaud School has experienced growth and change but one goal has remained: to inspire lives of purpose, learning, and service through cultivating each student’s God-given potential.
The Rev. Dr. Porter
The Old St. Timothy’s Chapel
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The Porter-Gaud Crest A Closer Look at
A crest is intended to be a visual representation of the ideals that an institution sees as the foundation of what and who they are. All of us have looked at the crest many times, never thinking about why the founders chose these particular symbols to represent their vision of Porter-Gaud School. To get a better grasp on the logic of these choices, you must first understand what these components represent.
The most obvious aspect of the Crest is the shape. The Porter-Gaud Crest is a beveled escutcheon crest. The bevel at the top of the crest represents a history of English or Anglican descent. The Anglican Church, otherwise known as the Church of England, is the basis for the Episcopal Church in the United States. The affiliation of Porter-Gaud with the Episcopal Church is the reason that the Bevel was placed at the top, or chief of the crest.
Inside the crest are several symbols that have significance. The first are the Bishop Miters in the Upper left-hand corner. These two miters represent authority and religious affiliation. These signify that the church has authority over the school. Next to the bishop miters sits the torch and the parchment. The torch signifies truth and intelligence, and the parchment represents academic achievement. Since its inception, Porter-Gaud has been an institution of high academic standards. The people that set the course for the future of Porter-Gaud placed the torch and the parchment in a prominent place in the crest to signify the commitment to academic excellence and the search for truth.
Running through the center of the crest is the chevron. This symbol signifies faithful service. Service has always been an important aspect of the life at Porter-Gaud. Inside the chevron sits three Fleur de Lis, representing purity in light. In a group of three it can represent the Trinity, reinforcing our ties to the church. Some also believe that there are three to represent the merging of the Porter Military Academy, The Gaud School, and the Watt School to create Porter-Gaud.
Beneath the Chevron is the laurel with berries. This represents triumph and honor. The placement at the base of the crest is significant as they represent the foundation of all the symbols above. Without these attributes, the other characteristics on the crest would not be attained.
Finally, the crest rests above the banner containing the motto “Fides, Honor, Scientia,” which translated means “Faith, Honor, Knowledge.” Just as the crest is a visual representation, the motto is a verbal representation of the ideals of an institution.
Reverend Porter’s belief in the qualities represented in this crest have been the cornerstone in creating a special environment for our students.
Escutcheon
Crest Bevel
FACILITIES
The PGPA would like to thank the hardest working people on campus – the facilities team! thank you for all your hard work and dedication to keeping our 80-acre campus so beautiful.
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The Baden Family
Proud Supporters of Porter-Gaud Athletics and its Student Athletes
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Head Coach: George Tambakis
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At Porter-Gaud, it’s not just about what we do—it’s who we do it for.
From classrooms to stages and fields, community is at our core. The Cyclone Fund supports the everyday moments that shape our students’ journey. By giving, you’re strengthening a community that invests in each other—year after year, student after student.
Make your gift to the area that inspires your Cyclone.
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Kyson Brown-Cobb
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Leyla Bulutcu
Liam Solomon
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Lucia Spiotta
Lucienne Perrine
Luke Sowder
Maren McElhaney
Mary Valdes
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Morgan Howell
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Noah Anspach
Otis Green
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Sophia Kendall
Tyler Russell
Vito Scarafile
Will Davis
Willa LeVeen
Wilson Grueneberger
Xsavior Wells
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Coaches: Josh Harpe, Ragan Wood, Nathan Seawood, Key Randolph, Steve Shapiro, Dr. Kimberly Brown, Jay Smith, Adam Bradtmueller, Hannah Short, Jessica Lord, Tobias Lafayette
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BASEBALL STAFF
Coach Cadden has been with the program since 2006. He is also a scout for the New York Mets. He coached American Legion baseball for over 20 years and is in the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame. In 1988, he coached the SC Collegiate All Star team, reaching the Summer College World Series. He has coached players to more than 100 college scholarships and 12 professional baseball contracts.
Coach Kohn is in his first year at Porter-Gaud. He pitched in MLB from 2010-2015, primarily with the Angels and Braves, recording 111 strikeouts. He was drafted in 2008 by the Angels, and was an Organization All Star in 2010 while with the Cedar Rapids Kernels. He played collegiate baseball at USC Upstate and The College of Charleston.
Coach Green has been with the program since 2009. He was a two-time All-State pitcher at Baptist Hill and played four years in American Legion under Coach Cadden.
Coach Thomas is in his first year at PorterGaud. He played for the Florence Red Wolves in the Coastal Plains League and collegiate baseball at The Citadel, earning the Southern Conference Coleman Lew Leadership Award. He won three national championships with the Diamond Devils organization and was a standout at James Island High School.
Coach DeScherer is a graduate assistant with the program. He graduated from Porter-Gaud in 2021 and played collegiate baseball at Sewanee.
NEW SCOREBOARD FOR THE BASEBALL FIELD
Porter-Gaud Athletics upgraded the scoreboard on the baseball field this spring, thanks to generous gifts from members of our school family. The new board is much larger, brighter, and has new functionality, including inning by inning scoring, batter number, and added space for branding.
Tony Cadden Head Coach
Mike GreeN Asst. Coach
Michael KOHN Asst. Coach
TRey Thomas Asst. Coach
EmmetT DeScherer Asst. Coach
John Austen
Zac Parker
Penelope Fleckman
VARSITY BOYS TENNIS
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Andrew King
Carter Marshall
Charlie Murrell
Charlie Sidney
Donovan Howell
Gabe Netter
Ian Burger
Jackson Twilley
NAME
Mills Brice
Oliver Manning
Owen Donahue
Parker Rosenblatt
Will Oswald
Wit Thaxton
Owen Donahue
Head Coach: Mehdi El-Kheddiwi
KaYden Pryor Tufts Football Haley Taylor Sewanee Lacrosse
Ewan McIntosh Clark University Soccer
TENNIS
JV BOYS TENNIS
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Wells Boeschen
Grey Brice
Cole Couturier
Ben Eames
Sawyer Fienning
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Jax Killian
Garland Lynn
Hayes McLaurin
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Head Coach: Sandra Selden
PARENT ASSOCIATION
Strengthening Relationships Between Parents, Faculty,
Students, and Administrators
The PGPA is designed to build community within our school family so every student, parent, caregiver, and faculty member feels connected.
All Porter-Gaud parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the life of the school through the PGPA in a way that fits their interests and availability.
Whether attending events, taking a leadership role as a grade-level representative, or joining one of our committees, we encourage you to find what interests you and get involved.
The Porter-Gaud experience is enhanced when our parents share their talents and time with our community.
ALL PORTER-GAUD PARENTS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO JOIN.
Funds raised by the PGPA make it possible for our students, teachers, and coaches to have everything they need to perform at the highest level in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, and within the community.
$225k Invested Since 2022-23 School Year For Cyclone Athletics
Athletic Trainer Table
Wendell Scorers Table
Rae Crowther Sled | Football
Ez Flex Mat | Cheer
John Singleton Field Jumbotron
Batting Turtle | Baseball
Wendell Center LED Lighting
Return Backboard | Tennis
Practice Goals | Lacrosse
Goals | Soccer
Jax Tackler | Football
Ground Battle Chutes | Football
Sailboat | Sailing Team
Standards | Volleyball
Start System | Swimming
PG Sideline Folding Chairs
Travel Bags | Lacrosse
Backpacks | Women’s Basketball
Wendell Video Scoreboard Install Costs
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