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intellectual, ethical, and interpersonal foundations students need to become constructive contributors to the world. Greensboro Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, disability (to the extent that reasonable accommodations are possible), or sexual G reensboroD ayS chool orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or any other programs administered by the school.BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019-20Susan Davis, Editor Director of Communication and Marketing Mr. Marius Andersensusandavis@greensboroday.orgMrs. Lynn Callicott Baranski 84 Sherry Poole Clark Mr. Jeffrey L. Beach Graphic Designer Mr. Durant Bell 98Mr. David L. Brown (Chair) Michael Sumner 04 Mrs. Lois Chen Director of Alumni Engagement and GivingMr. Harley GarrisonContributing Writers Mr. Brad HayesCarey Jackson-AdamsMrs. Andrea Hunt Geoff CampbellMrs. Holly Jones Jane GutsellMr. Chuck Keeley 81 Mihan House McKenna Taylor 95Ms. Cathy LevinsonTommy WebbDr. Matt Olin 89 Greensboro Day School Mrs. Libby Ramsey 5401 Lawndale Drive Mrs. (Rev.) Grier Booker Richards 97 Greensboro, NC 27455 Mr. Tyler Richardson (336) 288-8590 Mrs. Emilie Samet Fax (336) 282-2905 Dr. Robin Schenck www.greensboroday.orgMr. Andy Scott Facebook.com/GDSBengals Mrs. Linda Sloan Facebook.com/GDSAlumni Mrs. Jane TreveyTwitter: @GreensboroDay Mrs. Ruth Watakila Instagram.com/GreensboroDayGDS magazine is published two times a year ADMINISTRATION for parents, alumni, employees, and friends of Greensboro Day School. Access digital issues and archives atgreensboroday.org/gdsmagazine. Tracie Catlett, Head of SchoolSend news and story ideas tosusandavis@Tommy Webb, Associate Head of School for Operations greensboroday.org. Gail Isaacson Bernstein 76, Assistant to the Head of School Ed Billingslea, Upper School DirectorThird class postage paid at Greensboro, N.C. Dana Smith, Middle School Director Gillian Goodman, Lower School DirectorSend address changes to bethbarnwell@greensboroday.org. Pam Hemphill, Chief Financial OfficerGeoffrey Campbell, Interim Director of Advancement Please update us if you received the GDS magazine Randy Doss, Director of Admission and Enrollmentaddressed to someone who no longer resides at Peter Williams, Academic Dean your home, or if this publication is addressed to Susan Davis, Director of Communication and Marketing your child who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home. Please notify Beth Barnwell atbethbarnwell@greensboroday.orgwith his or her new mailing address.'", "3": "b'HEADSCORNERDear GDS Community,Happy New Year!I am humbled and proud to be your new Head of School. Since arriving at Greensboro Day School, I have witnessed the tremendous value of a GDS education and the power of our learning community.For 49 years, the school has graduated smart, ready-for-whats-next, young adults and launched them all over the country and, eventually, all over the world. Some return to Greensboro and find a multitude of ways to rejoin their school. Others keep the school in their hearts as they pursue their careers taking time to remain connected, via social media, email, or visits to campus.We started the school year full steam ahead and kicked-off the semester with the 50th Anniversary Celebration, the highest new student enrollment in five years, and the addition of two-year-olds! We finalized the Strategic Plan, accepted an invitation to join three other independent schools for a professional development partnership at the School of St. Jude in Arusha, Tanzania, enrolled students in a new pilot program with Wake Forest University, hosted an honor code training for middle and upper school students from across North Carolina, and joined the Global Online Academy - an opportunity to engage in collaboration with leading independent schools around the world. Ultimately, it was a semester of teaching and learning leading to tremendous growth and opportunity.As we begin the second semester we are excited to build on our progress as individuals and as a school. We will continue to learn and grow together, building relationships that no doubt, will last a lifetime. I invite you to learn more about whats next for GDS at The State of the School, on January 21, 2020 - a chance to hear from me about the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan and my vision for the future of GDS. Please join us in the Sloan Theatre, at 7 p.m. You can read more about the program online at greensboroday.org/sots. As we move further into the spring semester, we will celebrate our teachers, learn about college acceptances, plan curriculum and classes for the next school year, graduate the Class of 2020,and continue to celebrate our 50th year. I hope you will join me on campus for our culmination celebration on May 2, 2020, Studio 50. I look forward to connecting, reconnecting, and celebrating with many of you on May 2!Greensboro Day School is on the move because of YOU, and I thank you for your support in moving Greensboro Day School forward.With Bengal Pride,Tracie CatlettHead of School'", "4": "b'1 Heads Corner CONTENTSAROUND CAMPUS5Letter from the Chair 8Campus News 12Bengal Bites 16Arts Report 20 Sports Report FEATURES24 Brooks Sabbatical26 TEEF Grant Highlights28 50Forward Endowment Campaign30 Faculty Focus: Emilee TransouALUMNI31I Am a Bengal 32Alumni News 46 Class Notes52 Where Are They Now? 54 Memorials STUDIO 50MAY 2, 2020ACADEMICOPEN HOUSEAge 2 to Grade 12Sunday, January 263 - 5:30 p.m.RSVP at greensboroday.org/openhouse4 | Winter 2019'", "5": "b'LETTER FROM THE CHAIRDear GDS Community,The 2019-2020 academic year offers our Greensboro Day School community unique opportunities to celebrate our rich history and to look to the future with great excitement. The attendance at our 50th Anniversary celebrations so far has been outstanding. Alumni fromeverydecadehaveattendedeventsinNorthCarolinaandbeyond,manypast parents have reconnected with GDS, and former faculty members have led the way in commemorating milestones in our history. At the same time as we celebrate our past, the excitement as we plan for our future is palpable. Tracie Catlett, our seventh Head of School, has hit the ground in Greensboro at a sprint and has proven to be every bit the dynamic leader we expected when she was named to the position. There is great energy in all three divisions, among students, families, faculty, and staff.The Board of Trustees is focused on key initiatives designed to move our School forward during this time of great momentum. First, GDS has initiated a 50th Anniversary Endowment Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to raise our permanent endowment by over $8 million, to the 20 million dollar level. This effort, ably led by co-chairs Chuck Keeley 81 and Merrill Keeley, is off to a great start, and the response from our community to date has been extremely positive. Meeting this goal is imperative for our school, as the endowment growth will afford us greater opportunities to invest in our faculty and students, while at the same time making us a little less tuition-dependent on an annual basis. In addition, in December 2019 the Board of Trustees adopted a new Strategic Plan for GDS. This Plan is the culmination of much hard work and insight by a large number of people.The Plan has specific, measurable action items to enhance the GDS experience for our students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni. We are focused on program excellence, enhancing our learning spaces, ensuring long-term financial strength, and promoting a larger public purpose in our efforts.I invite everyone to join us during the spring semester as we continue to celebrate our past and to plan for our future. Ms. Catlett will present a State of the School address on January 21, 2020, during which she will provide details of the Strategic Plan and of the vision for GDS going forward. There will also be numerous celebrations throughout the semester of our 50th Anniversary, and we would love to see everyone at these events as well. Thank you for your support of GDS!With warm regards,David L. Brown Chair, Board of TrusteesGDS Magazine | 5 '", "6": "b'FIRST 100 DAYSFUTURE NPIRATIOINSGDS SIONP SFOUNDERSACLASS RECEPTIONIdeasCAMPAIGNOWMENT OPTIMISMRY END July 1H ANNIVERSA50T EXCITEM E NN ST U STRATEGI TO DE C PT I NTS LANNAMIRETED COMMUNITYUIn their own wordsGDS Community members respond to Tracie Catletts arrivalHead of School Tracie Catlett, her husband Mark, and boys Jack (Lehigh 23), Will 20, Hank 25, and John (University of Kentucky 17) have very much taken to their new town and School. They spent time this summer, seeing the sights, unpacking, planting fall bulbs at their new home, trying out local eateries, and meeting neighbors and new friends. The new Head of School came to work for the first time on July 1. She hit the ground running. Heres what multiple constituents had to say about Tracies arrival!6 | Winter 2019'", "7": "b'2nd grader Sophie Hatcher, I really like her being here because she is really nice. I like her personality. She is cool, thoughtful,In her own wordsand kind. When my grade met her, we asked her a lot of questions so I got to know a little bit about her. She has four sons. She makes me happy, she warms my heart. Tracie comments often that the Catletts feel right at home in Greensboro, all of you have made each of us feel very welcome - thank you! Math Department Chair Trish Morris, When we welcome someone new intoShe spent the first 100 days as Head of School, learning Greensboro Day Schools our home, we tend to spruce it up, makecultural and organizational DNA. She has been meeting with members of both sure everyone in our family is on theirthe School and the wider community. best behavior, and put our personal best foot forward. When Tracie arrived, it wasEach constituency has seen opportunities to meet the Tracie. As the kickoff to apparent that she felt the same way as shethe 50th Anniversary year, she attended the Founders Class Reception, a chance took the time to meet with each personto meet founding families and original students and faculty. She reported, In individually on campus. This gesture alongreflecting on the event, I am struck by the extraordinary vision of the Founders. with her warmth, openness, and hopes forShe added, That vision is realized every day in the teaching and learning that is at GDS has made Tracie a member of ourthe center of who we are and what we do.family in a very short amount of time.Further, those relationships are the engine that drives the mission develop[ing] First-year teacher of physics/chemistrythe intellectual, ethical, and interpersonal foundations students need to become Michael Welter, Tracies optimism,constructive contributors to the world, inform the Strategic Plan.determination, and obvious passion for young minds and the education theyTracie believes that a purpose-driven strategy must guide the completion of receive, has infused GDS with an electricitythe Strategic Plan. That work includes cultivating community connections - a spark of inspiration, with a steadyto position GDS as a private school with a public purpose, strengthening our current of focus - felt by faculty, staffinclusive community, assessing the current state of student wellness, and creating and students alike. Its exciting to join aa Schedule Task Force committee that will evaluate evidence-based best practices school that is using its 50th birthday as anand brain science research related to how students learn best during the school opportunity to reflect on its rich history,day. while simultaneously laying a sound, progressive foundation for the future - withThe last piece of the plan is to create built-in operational funds to ensure financial Tracie Catlett leading the charge.sustainability, a goal already in process. The 50th Anniversary Endowment Campaign seeks to double our current endowment, thereby increasing the dollars Lower School Parent and alumna Elizabethavailable to reinvest into the School. Doubling the endowment allows us to rely Harrington Payonk 97, From the firstless on tuition so we can produce sustainable funding for programs that already day of school, the energy felt by everyoneexist and remain competitive with salaries to retain and recruit the best teachers in on the GDS campus has been incredible.the country.Tracies desire to connect with members of the GDS family and to understand what isThe transition from arrival to onboard is complete, and she is articulating a vision important to each is obvious . and she isfor the School that aligns with the mission and reflects the fundamental elements developing plans-both big and small-aboutof the Founders vision.taking GDS to the next level. The air is fullof excitement about what the future holdsLike we said, she hit the ground running.for GDS, and my family is thrilled to be a part of it.GDS Magazine | 7 '", "8": "b'CAMPUS NEWSNEW EMPLOYEESLIZ AHERN BRANDON BICKHAM GEOFF CAMPBELL MARK CATLETT BRIANNA DONABEDIAN ARIEL EVERETTCounseling Intern Middle and Upper School Band Interim Director of Advancement Lower and Middle School PE Middle School Math Bitty BengalsGREENSBORO DAY SCHOOL PROUDLY WELCOMED 20 NEW FACULTY DESTINY FLOYD ANN GRESALFI BRIANNA HODGES JENNIFER JELLICORSEAND STAFFCounseling Intern Bitty Bengals Assistant Third Grade Upper School DramaMEMBERS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR.NANCY-KERR LYNCH CODY PERKINS JENNIFER SAAKE, First GradeCOURTNEY SOWERSUpper School Chemistry Upper School History Long Term Substitute Bengal Tots AssistantANNE MARIE STUTH CAROLYN WARHAFTIG MICHAEL WELTER MIA WESTBROOK MICHELLE WHITE TAMMY WILLIAMSBengal Bookstore Assistant Middle School Social Studies Upper School Science Bitty Bengals Assistant Kindergarten Assistant Middle School Science8 | Winter 2019'", "9": "b'50TH FACULTY PANELFaculty and staff enjoyed hearing from a panel of former faculty members moderated by Head of School, Tracie Catlett. Bob Satterfield, Nancy Teague, and Carl Fenske with a combined 101 years of teaching experience enlightened everyone with stories dating back to the 1970s. The GDS foundations of teaching students how to think, creativity, academic excellence, and sense of family started 50 years ago and still exist today.GDS NAMEDTOP SCHOOLGreensboro Day School is thrilled to be named #1 Best Private High School in Guilford County and #8 Best K-12 Private School in NC by Niche. In the News & Records Battle for Guilfords Best, Greensboro Day School received the top Private School for the 3rd year in a row! HONOR CODE SIGNINGEvery year, middle and upper school students and faculty reaffirm their commitment to the GDS Honor Code. To foster a community of mutual trust and respect, I pledge that I will not lie, cheat, or steal or accept the actions of those who do.Lower School students participate in a similar commitment to respect yourself, time, others, and property. GDS Magazine | 9 '", "10": "b'CAMPUS NEWSGREENSBORO DAY SCHOOL JOINS GLOBAL ONLINE ACADEMYGreensboro Day School is thrilled to announce our membership in Global Online Academy (GOA), a consortium of leading independent schools fromBIG BENGAL BASHaround the world whose programs offer our students a way to pursue their passions, learn with peers fromThe GDS community around the globe, and acquire and practice moderncame together on learning skills that will serve them well in college,September 27 to kick career and life. off our 50th year of school with BBQ, GDS is the first school in the Triad to join GOA.Bengal Athletics, Member schools include Westminster School, LatinFiddle Fusion and School of Chicago, Cary Academy, The Daltonmore!Thank you to School, and more. the Bengal Boosters, MAD Society, and Classes include Introduction to Investments,Parents Association Japanese, Game Design & Development,for helping to plan Entrepreneurship, Medical Problem Solving,this event!Computational Thinking, Number Theory, Architecture, and more. MAKERSPACE OPENS IN MCMILLION CENTERUpper School students will have the opportunityOn November 1, our 50th day of school, to take classes online taught by experienced facultystudents had the opportunity to use the new from renowned peer schools all over the worldMakerspace. Middle School students were asked beginning in the 2020-21 school year. GDS facultyto submit naming ideas and Abby Aron 26 will also participate in GOAs world-renownedhad the winning entryThe Imaginarium. professional learning programs as they seek toStudents have already created battery-powered continuously improve their practice as modernbookmarks, working cyclone models, and educators. inspected 3-D printed animal skeleton replicas.GREENSBORO DAY SCHOOL LAUNCHES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WEBSITETo celebrate our history as we look toward the future, Greensboro Day School launched a website to showcase the history of our school and our special community. Visit greensboroday.org/50 to see our historical timeline, view photos of campusthen and now, read favorite GDS memories and more. We hope youll take time to enjoy and submit your Bengal memories.10 | Winter 2019'", "11": "b'FALL FESTIVALThe Parents Association was thrilled to have a beautiful afternoon for the annual Fall Festival. Students enjoyed games, inflatables, cake walk, and time spent with friends and family.MCLENDON PARENT EDUCATION SPEAKER AFTER-SCHOOL On September 25-26, Greensboro DayPROGRAMSSchool welcomed our 2019 McLendonGreensboro Day School Parent Education speaker, MichaelAfter-School classes allow Thompson, Ph.D. He worked with studentsfor Lower School students and parents on the topic of his book, Theto try new activities Pressured Child. We are grateful to thesuch as cooking, drama, McLendon family for the endowmentdance, Chess, Legos, and which provides outstanding parent andmore. These students faculty education each year. Dr. Thompsonparticipated in a culinary is pictured with Mary Davis McLendonafter-school class and Smart, daughter of Charles McLendon whosurprised teachers with established this endowment in 2003. banana chocolate chip muffins!BENGAL TOTS EMPOWERING LEADERS INSTITUTEFor the 2019-20 school year, GreensboroCongratulations to the members of the 2019 Empowering Leaders Institute, a year-long Day School welcomed our youngest studentsleadership development program. Michelle Bostian, Director of Counseling is leading this in the schools history. 2-year-olds joined ouryears institute with Tracie Catlett, Head of School. Greensboro Day School is committed Lower School program, affectionately knownto being the leader in professional development for our faculty, staff, and students. Faculty as Bengal Tots. and staff participants are Peter Buxenbaum, Ayesha Swinton, Tammy Alt, Suzanne Billips, Christine Brennan, Tom Szott, Tim Cook, Gwen Lowe, Sarah Rose Mostafa 06, Chrissy Olson 05, and Kristin Hill.GDS Magazine | 11 '", "12": "b'BengalAt the Opening of School Ceremony, Executive Student Council President Cason Pierce 20, Graham Brantley 32, and Delilah Greenberg 27 welcomed all students to the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.ROCK, PAPER SCISSORSAfter seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian to the Bahamas, two fourth graders, Kayla Billingslea 28 and Liza Payonk 28, wantedCongratulations to Iris Holdren 28 who is the to help. These girls cameNews and Records Halloween Tale contest up with the idea to host awinner for the Elementary School Category.school-wide Rock, Paper, Scissor contest to raise funds to donate to the American Red Cross. More than $800 was raised during the fall and as part of the 50th day of school, a student from each division and a faculty representative participated in the Rock, Paper, Scissor finals. Whitten Richardson 32, Luke Anderson 26, Pablo Gutierrez Sanchez 20, and Calvin Davenport went hand to hand in the competition, with CalvinCameron Hanley 25 spoke at the Juvenile Davenport edging out theDiabetes Research Fund (JDRF) Triad Kick-finalists. Liza and Kayla wereOff event in preparation for the JDRF Walk. thrilled to present the checkCameron and Courtney Sutton 21 are the to John Hughes, Executivestudent leaders for the Bengals for a Cure club. Director of the localCameron is pictured with Brad Hayes, GDS American Red Cross. alumni parent and Board of Trustee member.12 | Winter 2019'", "13": "b'Upper School students were invited to apply to attend the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Women to Women event. They heard from Barbara Pierce Bush about the power of leadership and elevating the voices of all women. Cameron Somerville 20, Emma Hofbauer 21, Elizabeth Parker 21, Larkin Owens 21, Abby Samet 21, Tenley Parr 21, Madison Howard 20, Caroline Shue 20, and Caroline Doss 20 were selected to attend this event.Delilah Greenberg 27 and Anna Griffin 23 were recognized as members of the Community Theatre of Greensboro 2019-20 Centerstage Performing Youth Group.One of the many benefits a school with students age 2 through grade 12 are the opportunities to collaborate. Kindergarten and 2nd Grade students pair up regularly to serve as Reading Buddies. Not only do the students forge friendships, they enjoy working with other students to practice their reading skills.GDS Magazine | 13 '", "14": "b'Bengal7th grade science students planned, prepped, and seeded the garden beds in the Andreve Teaching Garden. This hands-on learning helps students understand the natural world as they study it and develop their skills of inquiry, observation, and exploration.The College Counseling Office hosted a Summer Seminar with nearly 20 seniors participating. Highlights of the program included mock interviews with college admission representatives from Muhlenberg College, University of Georgia, Elon University, University of South Carolina, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Students also participated in essay writing and editing, and practicing their interview skills. The college admission representatives spoke highly of our comprehensive program and how it helps GDS students prepare for the college admission process.14 | Winter 2019'", "15": "b'STUDENTS RECEIVE NATIONALNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYINDUCTIONMERIT HONORS 48 Greensboro Day School juniors and seniors were inducted into the Greensboro Day School chapter of the National Honor Society on September 19, 2019. The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nations premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. The Greensboro Day School chapter has been in existence since 1975 and upholds the values of leadership, scholarship, character, and service.Saunders PengCONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 INDUCTEES:Christian Bailey 20, Drew Bennett 20, Caroline Bostian 20, John Thomas Chappell 20, Trevor Deedy 20, Yulin Fang 20, Atticus Head 20, Menghan Liu 20, Will Presson 20, Jack Scott 20, Graysen Shirley 20, Katherine Wyrick 20, Kristen Beane 21, Bella Burd 21, Szeying Chan 21, Annika Deshpande 21, Isabel Dover 21, Caroline Ferguson 21, Tori Frahm 21, Celia Funderburk 21, Maguire Goodrich 21, Ryan Green 21, Ben Griffin 21, Olivia Gwinnett 21, Emily Hall 21, Anna Marie Harding 21, Cady He 21, Doris Liu 21, Eleanor Manning 21, Grayson Meyers 21, Will Michael 21, Charlotte Munsey 21, Pierce Presson Mia Neal 21, Larkin Owens 21, Caroline Rainosek 21, Abby Samet 21, Lauren Sar 21, Greensboro Day School is proud to announceMadelyn Shaw 21, Vickey Shi 21, Gracie Silides 21, Hope Silides 21, Lesley Thomas 21, the students who were honored by theBrianna Thompson 21, Devin Tonkins 21, Caroline Wyrick 21, Liuyao (Jessica) Zhang 21, National Merit Scholarship CorporationHugo Zhao 21, and Jolin Zhou 21.as a 2020 National Merit Semifinalist and Commended Student. The ceremony included speeches by current National Honor Society members on the topics of leadership, scholarship, service, and character. These were given by Sabrina Wu 20, Catherine Congratulations to Nick Saunders 20 forGwinnett 20, Sherry Gu 20, Ruishi Chen 20, Audrey Kim 20, NHS President, Cecilia Xie 20, being named a National Merit Semifinalist. HeNick Saunders 20, and Kate Hodgin 20.is one of 16,000 semifinalists to earn this honor from a pool of 1.5 million students.Additionally, Henry Peng 20, Cason Pierce 20, and Will Presson 20 have earned the recognition of being named a 2020 Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program.The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced that approximately 16,000 semifinalists from across the country were selected from a pool of 1.5 million students in more than 22,000 high schools. The semifinalists represent less than 1 percent of all U.S. high school seniors, according to NMSC.Approximately 34,000 Commended Students across the country are recognized for their academic promise. While they will not move into the 2020 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, the Commended Students placed in the top 50,0000 scorers.National Merit Scholarship winners will be announced nationwide in April.GDS Magazine | 15 '", "16": "b'artsREPORTMUSIC16 | Winter 2019'", "17": "b'artsREPORTMUSICGDS Magazine | 17 '", "18": "b'artsREPORT LOWER SCHOOL PRESENTS18 | Winter 2019'", "19": "b'artsREPORTVISUAL ARTSGDS Magazine | 19 '", "20": "b'CONGRATULATIONS to the girls tennis team for theirMiddle School Boys Soccer PTAC Conference Championship! It is the teams 4th consecutive conference championship. Coaching StaffDID YOU KNOW?Our middle school boys soccer coaching staff is quite experienced. This staff consists of Carolyn Warhaftig, Elizabeth Lancaster Bagden 03, Kim Burroughs, and Brandon Bickham.Check out these accolades:Kim Burroughs has 13 Varsity SoccerState Championships (12 girls, 1 boys). Elizabeth Lancaster Bagden 03 played on the NCAA Soccer National Championship Team members included: Greta Andersen 22, Zaira Arfeen 20, Sarah Brady 23,Team at the University of North Carolina at Caroline Doss 20, Celia Funderburk 21, Ada Kirkland 23, Merrit Korbus 21, EmmaChapel Hill. She was also a Division-I dual Loria 22, Avery Love 20, Lauren Lowe 20, Clara McCartney 23, Sara McCorkle 22,sport college athlete competing on both the Kendall Parr 23, Tenley Parr 21, Hetti Price-Bailey 23, Caroline Rainosek 21, Haneswomens soccer and womens lacrosse teams.Robinson 20, Grace Silides 21, Cameron Somerville 20, and Ellie Wilcox 22.Carolyn Warhaftig played professional soccer in Iceland. She also played at Colgate and has ties to the USA Womens National THE CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS MADE MAJORSoccer Team.IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON:Significant time drops and personal bests by every member5 All-Conference Runners (2 girls, 3 boys)Boys 2nd at Conference (best finish since 2012)Girls 4th at ConferenceGirls 11th at State (310pts) Best finish based on score since 2015. We were seeded 12th going into the meetBoys 11th at state (291pts) Best finish based on score since 2010were 1 point out of 10th place and 9 points out of 9th.Going into the meet, we were seeded 13th.Girls dropped total of 1 minute, 13 seconds between Conference and State meets.Boys dropped 3 minutes and 35 seconds between Conference and State meets.Most importantly, the students showed up every day, were positive, encouraging, and did what we asked.20 | Winter 2019'", "21": "b'Eight GDS Seniors Sign National Letters of IntentMadison Howard 20Eight seniors signed national letters of intent to play sports at the college level during theSOCCER Wake Forest UniversityNovember signing period. This is the first time that Greensboro Day School has had fourCaroline Doss 20students commit to ACC schools from one graduating class, and overall the GDS ClassWofford Collegeof 2020 will have 12% of its students participating in college athletics. More seniors are Rush Bowman 20expected to sign during the two upcoming signing seasons. Congratulations to the followingBASEBALL Rhodes Collegeplayers for signing to play at the next level.Zach Ross 20Barton College SWIMMING Morgan Jones 20North Carolina State UniversityAmanda Cash 20University of LynchburgBASKETBALLCam Hayes 20North Carolina State UniversityCarson McCorkle 20University of VirginiaCaption: Amanda Cash 20, Morgan Jones 20, Madison Howard 20, Caroline Doss 20, Rush Bowman 20, Zach Ross 20, Carson McCorkle 20, Cam Hayes 20. The Bengals are Streaming!Greensboro Day School isand one will be installed on thewatch away games at any schoolM. Harris, Jr. 76 Soccer Field, proud to announce that we haveWhite Family Field for Fieldthat is also part of the NFHSthe Elingburg Baseball Field, partnered with the NationalHockey, Girls Lacrosse, andNetwork! and the Johnson Auxiliary Federation of High SchoolsBoys Lacrosse. We hope toGymnasium.(NFHS) Network and willeventually place another cameraBy subscribing to the NFHS broadcast our Bengals athleticon the soccer field.Network, you get full accessWe look forward to bringing events LIVE. That means thatto all content on the Networkyou top notch broadcasts of our if you or family members cantThe athletic department isfor our school and any otherathletic events!make it to the game, the liveexcited about these cameras as itbroadcast Nationwide! action can be watched fromwill allow the school to extendSpecial thanks to GDS alumnus, anywhere on your phone, tablet,its visibility. As a school thatSubscribing is easy: Matt Coe 15 who has provided computer or smart TV. continues to attract students1.Go to NFHSnetwork.com.sports commentary for the girls from outside of the Greensboro2.Enter Greensboro Dayand boys basketball games.In order to join the NFHScommunity, this will allowSchool in the search box.Network, the school had tofamilies to watch their children3.Click Follow so you purchase specific camerascompete in athletics whencan stay up to date on all from the NFHS, which arethey would not have had theupcoming GDS broadcasted compatible with their streamingopportunity to do so before. events.software. The camera system willAssistant Athletic Director Jon4.Click Subscribe for all be known as the Gran Cam,Schner stated, The technologysubscription options for our thanks to a generous anonymousand support the NFHS Networkschool. grandparent donor. Two separateprovides is outstanding. No one cameras were purchased in theis needed to run the cameras,In the future, we will look summer of 2019. One has beenthey self-track the action fromto add cameras to all athletic installed in Dillard Gymnasiumstart to finish. You can alsofacilities including the Carlton GDS Magazine | 21 '", "22": "b'MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS TENNISMIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS SOCCERVARSITY BOYS SOCCERVARSITY GIRLS GOLFVARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALLJV GIRLS VOLLEYBALL22 | Winter 2019'", "23": "b'MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLMIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRYVARSITY CROSS COUNTRYVARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALLVARSITY GIRLS LACROSSEVARSITY GIRLS TENNISGDS Magazine | 23 '", "24": "b'HIDDEN GEMSWe all remember our favorite teachers. One of mine OF HOLLAND taught Early Netherlandish Art at UGA. Id taken my share of boring art history courses, but this professors A Brooks Sabbaticalpassion for history and influential work of that time was contagious. It sparked in me a sincere, lasting Adventure appreciation for Baroque and early Renaissance art. Being awarded the Brooks Sabbatical enabled me to walk in the footsteps of the Dutch Masters, rekindling Carey Jackson-Adams the excitement I felt in that college class.24 | Winter 2019'", "25": "b'My husband, Jim, and I began(definitely off the beaten path),guards.His techniques created our trip on June 10, 2019.as well as a home-cooked mealthe feeling that the paintings We had never traveled towith his lovely family. We alsoviewer is part of the scene.the Netherlands before andvisited the Mondriaanhuis,The people in his portraits didnt know what to expect,birthplace of Piet Mondrian, alook natural and candid, often which only contributed to ourpioneer of abstract art.appearing to glance at the viewer anticipation of the adventure. as if we have entered the room Surprisingly, the places, people,After saying farewell to ourunannounced. Though Haarlem art, and food exceeded ourfriend, we took a train to Delft,was our final destination, it expectations. Like a good11 courses, featuring creativewhich offers a glimpse into theleft us wanting more of the scavenger hunt, we discoveredcombinations of modern Dutchlife of Johannes Vermeer, theNetherlands.many hidden surprises! flavors and locally-sourced foodsDutch artist who painted Thedefinitely one of the highlightsGirl with the Pearl Earring andI am immensely grateful for the We were immediatelyof our trip. other masterpieces. Vermeer wasopportunity the GDS Brooks immersed in art after arrivingan expert at representing naturalSabbatical provided. As an art in Amsterdam. We stayed atWe instantly connected withlight in his work. In Delft, weteacher who is passionate about the Ambassade Hotel, whichthe people in Holland. Theysaw even more beautiful canals,this period of art history, I hope rests between two scenic canalsare friendly, helpful, and enjoyas well as breathtaking artworkto pass that along to my own and houses a collection of 800showing off their beautifuland architecture. students as my college professor original works from the Cobracountry to visitors. The localsdid years ago! Many thanks to movement (an avant-garde artride bicycles everywhere. InOur last stop was Haarlem,the Brooks family for enabling period in Europe, spurred byfact, there are many more bikesa quintessential Dutch cityGDS teachers to find hidden a desire for change followingin Amsterdam than cars.(Wefeaturing market squares andgems that inspire and renew WWII). The hotel is centrallyactually saw a parking deck forthe Franz Hals Museum. Hals ispassions.located, making our itinerarybikes!) The locals gave us greatmost famous for his large-scale, easily walkable.advice: to save the biking for17th century portraits of civic Our days in Amsterdam wereour time in the country, to try jam-packed. At the Anne FrankBitterballen, a fried snack served House, our first stop, it wasat the pubs, and to skip the incredibly moving to walkpickled herring. through the secret passagesAnother highlight was being where the Frank family hidable to reunite with an old for two years during the Nazifriend. I had met Jean-Paul in occupation of the Netherlands.college, and we had kept in The experience was a soberingtouch throughout the years, reminder of a dark period in ourso it was wonderful to be able history. to reconnect. He picked us up Other adventures included ain Amsterdam, taking us to city canal tour, a day of paintingour next stop, Otterlo. There, with a local artist (even JimJim and I toured the beautiful painted his version of VanKrller-Mller Museum, which Goghs Starry Night!), a tour ofhouses the second largest the Van Gogh Museum, and ancollection of works by Vincent afternoon at the Rijksmuseum,van Gogh (my favorite artist!).home to hundreds of works byJim and I also rode bikes there, the Dutch Masters, includingas the museum is tucked away in Rembrandts sprawling Thethe De Hoge Veluwe National Night Watch. We ate at severalPark. fine restaurants where foodNext stop was Amersfoort, is the art.An unforgettable,which is Jean-Pauls hometown. elegant culinary experienceOur friend treated us to a tour included a 3-hour tasting ofof his beautiful, historic city GDS Magazine | 25 '", "26": "b'TEACHER ENRICHMENTENDOWMENT FUNDAs life-long learners, Greensboro Day School teachers use their summers to participate in professional development opportunities. As the Triad-leader in professional development for teachers, GDS prides itself to ensure that professional development is a priority among our employees.26 | Winter 2019'", "27": "b'TEEFLower School teachers Christine Brennan and Gwen Lowe attended a Learning and The Brain Conference which was an interactive institute that explored current brain research through five essential topics: working memory, attention, emotion, motivation, and long-term memory. This institute focused on topics such as recognizing the crucial role of working memory in all classroom learning, using current research on attention to enhance student focus and boost classroom energy along with enriching classroom practice by converting stresses to challenges and fostering a positive emotional climate.Brittany Lutzweiler, Lower School Counselor participated in training to receive her Kristen Tuma, Interimcertification in Play Therapy at UNC Charlotte. Mrs. Lutzweiler Assistant Upper Schoollearned from some of the greatest Director traveled to Irelandplay therapists in the country to meet with the Dean of theincluding Dr. Phyllis Post and School of Education, the ActingDr. Garry Landreth. Dr. Landreth Director of the Sports Studiesis affectionately coined as the Program and the Director offather of Child Centered Play Field Hockey Operations atTherapy and often mistaken for University College Cork. WatchMr. Rogers. Mrs. Lutzweiler said out field hockey players .Its been a joy to take a deep dive Coach Tuma is back with ainto this meaningful therapeutic wealth of new information andphilosophy for the benefit of our strategies! students. I look forward to sharing more with our community this coming school year! GDS Magazine | 27 '", "28": "b'Our 50th Anniversary Endowment Campaign ensures GDS relevance for generations to comeO n September 25, 2019, 250 members of both the GDS School community and greater Greensboro gathered to hear Dr. Michael Thompson, the McLendon Faculty and Parent Education Speaker. A New York Times bestselling author of The Pressured Child, Raising Cain, and Understanding Independent School Parents he is an international speaker and a frequent presenter on the topic of adolescents. The evening was a huge hit and was conceived by the first GDS Board Chair 35 years ago.Charlie McLendon, the first board chair at GDS, left the boardroom in 1973 but never ceased supporting GDS. The Charles McLendon Founders Society continues to recognize those individuals who have made provisions for GDS in their estate plans. Such arrangements may take the form of a bequest, the designation of GDS as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, the establishment of a charitable trust with GDS as the beneficiary, the assignment of a title to a primary residence, or other planned gift arrangement. Gifts are designated or restricted according to the donors wishes, like creating a speakers fund to ensure that GDS has broadly educated teachers.Membership in the McLendon Society signals the donors understanding that the future of the School is a priority now in planning for the ultimate gift upon their death. The result of the McLendon planned gift is dynamic programming that, in part, provides for teacher education. Also, the program supports the Greensboro Day Schools position as the Triad leader in education that transcends the school classroom. DR. MICHAEL THOMPSON2019 McLendon Speaker There have been many families who, over the years, chose to support the School through estate planning, and the most recent example is a testament to GDS.Drs. Dora and Bruce Brodie recently decided to honor GDS in its 50th Anniversary by making a significant planned gift to the 28 | Winter 2019'", "29": "b'Brodie Endowment for Diversity and Tolerance. A planned giftthe difference at GDS. Our faculty are dedicated to helping each is one that matures upon the death of the donor, a meaningfulstudent realize their full potential. Fifty years later, the essential designation that will add to the endowment and continue to servefocus of the founders remains true; the GDS experience is GDS in perpetuity. Building endowment is one of the most potentpersonal, relevant, and formative.methods of philanthropy, and this example from Dora and Bruce Brodie serves Greensboro Day School with strength and meaning. Endowments provide the foundation from which mature Dora and Bruce, recently retired physicians, are the parents ofinstitutions grow, ensuring sustainability. These permanent three GDS lifers, Alex 95, Ben 00, and Mark 03. The childrensavings accounts offer coverage for almost every component that were active in all phases of their School - strong academically andis significant to the GDS mission. By spinning off investment athletically. Dora served as a GDS Trustee, and during those years,income, endowments can support every current student while she was the Chair of the Board Diversity Committee. Both Doraensuring the future success of Greensboro Day School. There are and Bruce believe that the most robust education involves diversitytwo ways donors can be involved in funding the future.in all forms, from student enrollment to faculty to teaching content. Dora is originally from the Czech Republic, and sheWe have begun the leadership phase of the 50Forward Campaign, continues to stay connected with her European family to this day.by soliciting leadership gifts of $50,000 or more, paid over 3 -5 She funded four of her nieces and nephews to attend GDS, eachyears. Contributions can be paid as an outright gift or pledge to for part of a year.support our endowments. These leadership gifts may be added to existing endowment areas or used to create new endowments as In 1999, Greensboro Day School was involved in a 10Mdefined by the donor in support of the School. The cash campaign campaign(Milestones), which resulted in the Dillard Gym, thewill support the real-time needs of the School, both in and out of Davison Center for the Arts/Sloan Theatre, and endowmentthe classroom. growth. Dora and Bruce decided to start the Brodie Endowment for Diversity with a portion of their leadership gift to theThe Funds options include:Milestones Campaign. This permanent savings account would50th Fund for Faculty fund diversity needs into perpetuity with programs, speakers, and50th Fund for Students conferences. Their vision matched their passion for seeing that GDS was always focusing on its community interest and the global50th Fund for Programs mission of an enhanced population. The Brodies also support the50th Bengal Fund endowment annually with a restricted gift each year. 50th Family FundThe Brodies are committed to Greensboro Day School, startingPlanned gifts, like those from the McLendon and Brodie families, years ago through today and into the future. Their philanthropicsupport GDS when they mature and will be essential to the example lives as a message to many others. They found that theirCampaigns success. As the beneficiary within an estate, insurance passion matched well with the needs of Greensboro Day School.policy, or other vehicles within ones estate, Greensboro Day Their children and their community have been well served by theSchool will be assured of continued support. While Planned School. Gifts can range in value, the average is more than $100,000. As a dedicated leader of our community, your investment prepares The School is turning its full focus on endowment by seizingGreensboro Day School to lead in the decades ahead.the 50th Celebration as a moment to launch the 50Forward Endowment Campaign. Our 50th Anniversary EndowmentThroughout the spring, you will learn more about the 50th Campaign ensures GDS relevance for generations to come.Anniversary Endowment Campaign. For more information about how Planned Giving might match your interests, contact Tommy From the dream of the founders to the reality of today, GreensboroWebb, Associate Head of School or Geoff Campbell, Interim Day School stands for academic excellence. The impressiveDirector of Advancement. reputation of GDS is demonstrated daily by the more than 2,800 alumni who make their impact in each corner of the world. The relationships between students and their teachers continue to make GDS Magazine | 29 '", "30": "b'FACULTY like a successful student for the first time and I began to see teachers as a resource FOCUSto knowledge. She took the time to get to know me, see me, and accept me for who I was as a learner. This takes a passion for teaching and a commitment EMILEE TRANSOU to the field of education. I still have very fond memories of her today and when I occasionally see her,I always make time Early Childhood Department Chair,for a quick hug!Bitty Bengals teacher How do you live out the mission of the GDS?I believe as teachers, we are helping Tell us a little about yourself to shape children into constructive education, career, time at GDS. contributors to the world. Our job is to I received my undergraduate degreehelp them be good, kind people and Early in Early Childhood Education withChildhood is where this all begins!a BS degree in Human DevelopmentHow do you show your GDS spirit?and Family Studies with a focus onme a greater sense of ownership over the Birth through Kindergarten at UNCGcurriculum development process andI like to show my spirit by cheering and went on to receive my Masters inamplifies my motivation to excel. Youon the MS Basketball team that my Education after realizing my interest insimply dont have these freedoms outsidedaughter is a part of this year! Its my working with young children as well asof independent schools.first experience with GDS athletics and college students. I worked at UNCGsWhy is early childhood educationit has been fun to cheer on the Bengals!Child Care Education Program forimportant? I also like to dress up on spirit days 12 years before coming to GDS. I amand participate in family fun outings at currently in my 9th year. I continue toEarly Childhood is important because itschool.work as an instructor at UNCG helpingsets the stage for how young children feelTell us about your family.students learn more about preschoolabout school. Often, Early Childhood children, curriculum, and researchclassrooms are a childs first experience inMy husband Stamps and I have been trends. My nine years at GDS have beena formal school setting with a providermarried for 14 years. We have two filled with numerous opportunities foror teacher who is not a family member. children together. Rebecca (10) is in 5th professional growth. As Early ChildhoodChildren learn about trust, rules, routines,grade and Cameron (6) is in 1st grade. I Department Chair, Ive been given thecooperation, respect, turn-taking, triallove having our children at school with privilege to mentor teachers and expandand error, and friendships. It is wonderfulme each day!the scope of GDSs early childhoodto be a part of this newfound experience. educational offerings for our GDSChildren expand their thinking so quicklyWhat hobbies do you enjoy?community. in the early years and its great to see themWe enjoy spending time coaching our Why do you believe in independentgrow leaps and bounds in just a shortchildrens recreational soccer teams, schools? amount of time. Setting a positive tonemountain biking, camping, and trips to in the minds of young children lays thethe lake.I love the flexibility and creativity tofoundation for success in these formative develop age-appropriate curriculum foryears and beyond. Whats a good book youve young children. Flexibility gives our staffrecently read?the ability to shift our curriculum to bestWhat is your favorite school meet the specific needs and circumstancesmemory? As a student or aNo Drama Discipline and The Whole of our learners while enhancing theirteacher? Brain Childknowledge of important concepts. TheI remember my 1st grade teacher working creative freedom Im afforded provideswith me and teaching me to read. I felt 30 | Winter 2019'", "31": "b'I AM A BENGALJANSE SCHERMERHORN 14 At GDS: Member of National Honor Society Student Council Moot Court Captain of Varsity Soccer Team Board Member- Youth Leadership Greensboro Founder of Bengal Ties by JanseAfter GDS: B.S. in Chemistry B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Captain of Varsity Mens Soccer Student-Athlete Ambassador Ensign in the United States Navy Medical School at Uniformed Services UniversityAfter graduating from Greensboro Day in 2014, Janse decided to continue his academic and soccer career at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. During his first season on the Mens Varsity Team, Janse quickly made a name for himself and was named Centennial Conference Rookie of the Year. Janse then went on to be named a Centennial Conference Honor Roll member for three consecutive seasons and prior to his Junior year, Janse was named Team Captain. During the summer of his Junior year, Janse served as a Student-Athlete Ambassador to Khayelitsha, South Africa where he worked with local children and young adults to develop them as both athletes and citizens. Carrying a double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Janse also excelled in the classroom. Throughout his time at F&M, Janse was a member of several honor societies including Ben Rush Medical Honor Society, Eta Sigma Pi, Delphic Honor Society and Alumni Leaders of Tomorrow. Janse served as a Peer Advising Group Leader as well as a volunteer at the Walter Street Mission Homeless Shelter. In addition to graduating cum laude, Janse was also commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy upon completing the Officer Development School in Newport, RI. While remaining active duty, Janse is attending medical school at the Uniformed Services University in Washington, D.C.FUTURE DOCTORGDS Magazine | 31 '", "32": "b'ALUMNINEWSLETTER FROM THE ALUMNI DIRECTOR ALUMNI BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. Celebrating the Past, the Present,Do you want to help strengthen the GDS Alumni Association? Do and the Future you want to help make important decisions that decide the direction our alumni association is going? Celebrating our 50th year is a special time and will remain meaningful throughoutMaybe you want to help plan 2020 and beyond. As we kicked off the school year at the All School Openingalumni events or recruit alumni Ceremony, 45 alumni were present to represent their class as we continued thevolunteers among other things? tradition of ringing the bell one time for each school year. Students were amazed toWe are now accepting nominations see our alumni in front of them as they stepped forward to represent their class year.for new Alumni Board Members. This board is open to all GDS alumni. We celebrated the first day that the school opened: September 14 at Temple Emanuel,Please email Michael Sumner 04 at our original location. The Founders Class Reception brought together manymichaelsumner@greensboroday.who were integral to the schools founding. Seeing those present on the first dayorg with your name and interest in Greensboro Day School opened proved just how important this school is and theparticipating on the board. If you know someone who you believe special place it holds for so many. Founding trustees, founding teachers, and foundingwould be an asset to our board, students were all present.please email their name to us and tell us why you think they would be Weve seen and heard from many of you this year. The release of the 50th websitea good addition to our board. www.greensboroday.org/50 was another highlight of the semester, and you clicked on pictures and read through the schools history, which has prompted many of you to share your own stories and photos with us. We encourage you to continue. There is no one better than our alumni to tell our story than you! Our goal is to build on that sense of community by making sure that every person, new or returning, feels welcome at Greensboro Day School. We will continue to celebrate this year, and on May 2, 2020, we will host an event called Studio 50! Studio 50 will be our BIG 50th celebration. All members of the GDS community from alumni, current and former teachers, current and former parents, grandparents, and friends of the school are invited to join us as we celebrate the past, the present, and look forward to the schools future. We hope this will be the largest gathering inAre you receiving The the schools history, but we cant do that without you. Please save the date for May 2,Alumni Update Monthly 2020, and look for more information in the coming months. e-Newsletter?Cheers to 50 years and Once A Bengal, Always A Bengal! It includes alumni news and announcements as well as event reminders. If you are not receiving the e-newsletter, Michael Sumner 04email us at alumni@Director of Alumni Programs greensboroday.org with your name and preferred email address to ensure you receive the next update!32 | Winter 2019'", "33": "b'ALUMNI CALENDAR: UPCOMING EVENTS 2019-2020January 3Zero Year Reunion (Class of 19) SIGN FOR THE ONLINE ALUMNI January 11Charlotte Alumni GatheringUP DIRECTORYBasketball Games at Charlotte Christian at 3 p.m.Alumni Gathering at 5 p.m. at NoDa Brewery January 6-14 Winter Term: 50 Alumni in Residence Did you know? Our online alumni January 22Alumni Board Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Board Roomdirectory gives you the resources to reconnect with old classmates and February 7Homecomingnetwork with fellow alumni. Update February 14Founders Dayyour profile today!March 1-31Class Giving CompetitionMarch 4#1dayforGDS/Alumni Giving Day, 68:30 p.m. Search by class year, look-up a coach or faculty member. the April 1Alumni Board Meeting: 6-8 p.m., Board Room password-protected database has April 24Grandparents and Special Friends Day it all! Visit www.greensboroday.April 27-May 2GOLDEN WEEK org/alumni and get started today. April 30Alumni Speaker Panel: The Future of Education featuring Ann Clark 76 and Noni Thomas Lopez 90 Dont remember your username and password? May 1-250th Anniversary and Alumni WeekendMay 1-2Class Reunions for 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 00, 05 Contact Director of Alumni May 150th - Alumni Art Show Engagement and Giving, May 150th - Alumni Theatre Performance Michael Sumner 04 for help.May 250th - Bengal DashMay 250th - Alumni Baseball (Softball) Game: Walker vs. GilmerMay 250th - STUDIO 50Our BIG 50th Celebration! June 1Senior/Alumni Luncheon, 1 p.m., Proximity HotelJune 5Graduation, 9 a.m., Dillard GymnasiumDates and locations subject to change. Please visit www.greensboroday.org/alumni for updates on venues and additional information.SAVEFriday, May 1 - Saturday, May 2, 2020 THE2020 ALUMNI WEEKENDDATE Studio 50!Our BIG 50th Celebration!For more information, please visit: www.greensboroday.org/50Reunion for the classes of 75, 80, 85, 90, 95 and 05Various Locations *If you are interested in helping to plan your class All-Alumni Celebration: 8 - 11 p.m.Bell Family Middle School reunion, please contact Michael Sumner 04 at alumni@greensboroday.orgEMAIL: alumni@greensboroday.org WEBSITE: www.greensboroday.org/alumni LIKEus! GDS Alumni andFOLLOWus!JOINthe GDS AlumniWATCHvideos FRIEND Greensboro Day Alums @GDSAlumni Group on Linkedin of your alma materFor more information, please visit: www.greensboroday.org/alumniGDS Magazine | 33 '", "34": "b'GREENSBORO DAY SCHOOLBIRTH: 1966 - 1971Greensboro Day School founders envisioned a school that would fully prepare students for college, provide opportunities for enlightened leadership and dedicated service, develop honor, moral integrity, and a deep respect for sound scholarship. This vision became reality when Greensboro Day School opened its doors on September 14, 1970 with 95 students.Interest meetings and planning forSo That They Might an independentGrow And Find Their school inPlaces was the original Greensboroslogan in the marketing started in theof the School.1960s .Our school seal has evolved since its adoption in 1970, but the flame element has remained constant. The flame embodies the intentional way in which our students are prepared at Greensboro Day School. The seal was designed by Ann Clark 76The first building on campus was opened to students and Ann Dortch 76. on January 4, 1971 at the beginning of the schools second semester. The building is still in use and is now named the Kirby Administration Building.The first Head of School (then known asMuch work happened Headmaster) was Edward Ted Wellesearly in 1970 to who served in the position from 1970-72. prepare for the opening of a school. Acquisition of land was a top priority.11 teachers were hired to begin teaching at Greensboro Day School on its opening day in 1970.January 4, 1971 was the first day on the Lawndale Campus as construction of the first building was completed.Maxima reverntia pueris debetur, the greatest reverence is owed to the young. We take seriously the business of having a school, so that young people, in the words of the Schools first brochure, might grow and find their places.34 | Winter 2019  Lo Hearts Behold by Bob Demaree, 1995'", "35": "b'GREENSBORO DAY SCHOOLBELIEF: 1971 - 1979Opening day enrollment grew from 95 in 1970-71 to 467 in 1973-74. As the first independent day school in Greensboro, parents and students who opted for this new venture were viewed as risk-takers, embarking on a new educational journey for their children.Leadership: In early 1975, a statement of philosophy was drafted byTed Welles (1970-1972) the Education Committee recommending a reorganizationPatrick Boardman (1972-1974) of the school into 3 divisions, K-5, 6-9, and 10-12.John Wenrick (1974-1977)Jim Hendrix (1977-1986) The Senior Project internship program, instituted in 1975, was one of many innovative programs that attracted attention to Greensboro Day School from sister schools across the country. This program was a unique way of dealing with the age-old problem of senioritis through an intensive and substantive experience in the world of work.Facilities:Campus continued to grow in a physical sense with theaddition of new buildings andThe School started a additional learning spaces. chapter of the National Honor Society in 1975 under faculty supervisor Beth Garriss.In 1978, Jim Hendrix, Mike Dougherty, and David Gilbert worked together to create a college guidance focus, a programmatic area that has remained a top priority.Beginning with the production of Pygmalion in 1979, theatre has been an The class of 1975, the first to graduate fromimportant part of the School program. Greensboro Day School, consisted of twelve students,GDS theatre performances commanded all of whom entered college. the respect of knowledgeable theatre-goers throughout the area.The young School was beginning to assert itself in the realm of athletics, winningImprovement of Instruction Program the state girls tennis(IOI) brought more national attention championship in theto the School than anything before. fall of 1974. This program developed a system of partner teachers, observation, goal setting, evaluation and faculty study.Faculty members David Gilbert and Wayne Robinson 76 and Carlton HarrisCarmen Redding were instrumental 76 were the first two alumni to receivein the development of this program, athletic scholarships for college. Waynewhich was emulated by schools across played basketball at Virginia Tech andthe country. The program strikes a Carlton played tennis at Notre Dame. responsive chord with faculty because it was developed by teachers, rather than administrators.With the excellent leadership of Ralph Davison, the Schools health has never been better. Haynes Griffin, Board Chair 1993-1996 GDS Magazine | 35 '", "36": "b'GREENSBORO DAY SCHOOLFOUNDATION: 1980 - 1989In February 1981, Board Chair Claibourne Poindexter stated, Greensboro Day School (was) on the threshold of true excellence, missing only a single requirement - the financial ability to attract,motivate, and keep a superior faculty. The Schools first decade had been given over to bricks and mortar and the second decade would be dedicated to excellence.By 1991, alumni continued to distinguish themselves Leadership: and play an increasingly Jim Hendrix (1977-1986) important role in school Ralph Davison (1986-2006) affairs. With support from Jane Gorrell 79, Bill Morrisette 75, Newton Facilities: Cowan 84, Ed Cone 80 and others, the Alumni McMillion Center: Completed MayIn 1986, the AlumniAssociation developed a 19, 1980. Over 400 attended Association was establishedmulti-faceted program of the first performance. The firstunder the leadership ofservice and activities to musical, Celebration, produced by its first President, Marymaintain bonds of Pat Williams, enjoyed a two- Copeland 79.friendship.night run in the fall of 1980. The Hornaday Wing was added to the Lower School.First Morehead-Cain Scholar: Rennie Faulkner 81.Eight others have accepted the award, with the most recent in 2017, Pearce Landry.In 1987, the boys basketball team competed in the Little 4 for the first time, winning the tournament after defeating Dudley in overtime. The spring of 1984 saw twoParticipation in the Little 4 significant events in the life of thecreated, for the team and for the School: the establishment of theSchool, new levels of publicity and Honor Code and the granting of arecognition than ever before.Cum Laude Society at GDS.The signing of the Honor Code is a tradition that is carriedThe Harvard Independents Insiders Guide to Prep on to the present day. Schools appeared in 1987, and GDS received high The Cum Laude Society was 1marks for academics and atmosphere. The faculty is of only 5 in North Carolina atperhaps the schools greatest asset, the Guide stated the time. This was a significantcalling the School close knit and somewhat low-key, achievement in the developmentnot a pressure cooker. With an eye toward college of our School. The first inducteesadmissions, it tries to shape the well-rounded student.were Ellen Brown, Sylvia Diaz, Kit Fisher and Georges Saab.Advertising in the 1980s featured In 1985, grades K-6the importance of strong student-had 3 sections each,teacher relationships.a sign of enrollment stability. In 1989, a SAIS campus visit revealed GDS to be well organized administratively to carry out its mission to serve as a model for other day schools of similar size.The School had exceeded the expectations of its founders.36 | Winter 2019 Gail LeBauer, Board Chair 1987-1990'", "37": "b'GREENSBORO DAY SCHOOLGROWTH: 1990 - 1999In the study of classical literature, there is an interpretive theory known as the recessed panel structure which suggests that every story has an odd number of parts and that in the middle part, the central or recessed panel, as in a triptych, lies the core of meaning into and out of which everything else flows. One can argue that in GDSs story, the middle years indeed occupy that central panel.1992-93GDS Press Student Newspaper wins Leadership: All-NC Award, highest given Ralph Davisonby UNC-Chapel Hill School (1986-2006) of Journalism.In 1993-94, enrollment grew to over 800 for the first time. Minority enrollment had doubled since 1987.In 1994-95, the school offered 28 AP classes, up The new Mission Statement wasfrom 12 in the previous years. This addition to the adopted in April of 1993. curriculum strengthened the schools academic offerings.The 1998 girls soccer Facilities team reached a national ranking of #1 by the NSCAA, the first of any GDS team to reach this milestone.This season fell in the middle of six consecutive NCISAA state championships (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000).Smith Upper School in 1991 Parents Association Lower School wingGroat FieldhouseDillard Athletic CenterIn 1994, a team coached by Trish Morris, Jane Gutsell and Louise Cornet and led by Kulbir Walha won the High IQ championship, defeating Morehead High School of Eden.With the excellent leadership of Ralph Davison, the Schools health has never been better. Haynes Griffin, Board Chair 1993-1996GDS Magazine | 37 '", "38": "b'GREENSBORO DAY SCHOOLSTABILITY: 2000 - 2009Furthering the scope of Greensboro Day Schools reach into the Greensboro community, the school offered a view of the future calling for a slightly larger and more diverse student body, new buildings andrenovated upper and middle school facilities.Leadership:Ralph Davison (1986-2006)Mark Hale (2006-2019)Facilities: GDS looked at what was next for theIn 2003, with the dot-com fury campus in order to provide the bestablaze, GDS launched its new website learning environment possible. In doingwith the hope that users would find it so, a new master campus plan wassimple to navigate, informative, and designed that would direct the orderlyalso entertaining.growth of the campus over the next 25 years.In 2004-05, the School added a class Hayes Upper School Wing known as Transitional Kindergarten (TK), but later the name changed to Pre-Kindergarten (PK). When the class was Davison Center for the Arts created, it filled within 30 days and amassed a waitlist. Penny Hazlett 18 is the first graduate to spend 14 years at GDS after enrolling in the first PK class.Elingburg Baseball Field Parents Association Mediatip.duke.eduCenter RenovationIn 2006-07, GDS was named a Top 100 School in the Southeast by the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP).In 2002, GDS designed the plan for the Natural Learning Pond, which is used heavily by lower and middle school students.The Board of Trustees adopted a new Mission Statement in 2009 which states: Greensboro Day School develops the intellectual, ethical, and interpersonal foundations students need to become constructive contributors to the world.2007 Campus Master PlanHow can we move to greater excellence? The answer is to keep asking how we can do it better.38 | Winter 2019 Ralph Davison, Head of School 1986-2006'", "39": "b'GREENSBORO DAY SCHOOLEXCELLENCE: 2010 - 2019Greensboro Day School offers the most dynamic PreK-12 academic environment in our area. The School is known nationally for its excellence, and has served as a vital part of our community for the last 49 years.Leadership:Mark Hale (2006-2019)Tracie Catlett (2019-present)In 2012-13, The Early Childhood Program received a 5-star licensethe highest available from the states Division Facilities: of Child Development. In 2015-16, the School earned the EPAs Energy Star Certification,Achieving licensing by theranking it in the top 25% of similar facilities in the nation. State of NC takes a great deal of work and attention to detail.To be acknowledged for program quality along with highstandards for safety, health and learning space is incredible,said Lower School Director, Gillian Goodman.In 2015-16, the School added the Bitty Bengal class (age 3)and Bengal Tots (age 2) in 2019-2020.Bell Family Middle SchoolIn 2014, Greensboro Day School graduatedits largest class ever, 100 seniors.Johnson Athletic Center & Keeley Commons Tennis Courts GDS was the 6th school in the country to receive the School of Ethical Excellence designation from the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Excellence.Greensboro Day Schools Winter Term began in January 2016 with 9 days of intensive study for all Upper School students. This is an innovative beginning to the spring semester allowing Lake Brandt Road Entrance students to select from 25 classes (half-day and full-day) on a variety of topics.Under the direction of Freddy Johnson, head coach and Athletic Director, the boys basketball team reached unparalleled success in program Kathy Davis Student Life history winning 3 Center consecutive state championships in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Campus Map In 2017, they finished the season ranked #10 in the nation by USA Today.Greensboro Day School succeeded where enterprises of similar ambition in other cities have not.  Introduction, Lo Hearts Behold GDS Magazine | 39 '", "40": "b'LEGACY CHAIRSOn August 15, Jean and Ralph Davison graciously hosted former Chairs of the Board of Trustees at their home in celebration of the RECEPTION 50th Year. New Head of School, Tracie Catlett was able to meet and NEWS thank many of the schools leadership from throughout the years.Board Chairs Reception:R E C E N T A L U M N ITracie Catlett, Jack Whitley, Fran Tewkesbury, David Brown, Carol Lesley, Cameron Cooke, E V E N T S Chuck Flynt, Sarah Warmath, Gail LeBauer, Ralph Davison, Steve Hassenfelt (sitting)ALL SCHOOL OPENINGOn August 23, the school held its official All School Opening Ceremony.In honor of the 50th year, CEREMONY we invited one member of each class back to represent their class. As the bell rang, each member stepped forward to represent their class year!40 | Winter 2019'", "41": "b'R E C E N T A L U M N I E V E N T SFOUNDERS CLASS RECEPTION On September 14, we hosted the Founders Class Reception. This was an event to bring together those involved in the earliest days of the school including founders, students and faculty from the 70s, and former & current trustees.Founders Reception at Temple Emanuel: We loved the seeing everyone at the Founders Class Reception.Founding Trustees: P. David Brown, Jane Eskridge Thomas, Alice Isaacson, Sarah WarmathSome of our earliest students: Chuck Keeley 81, Todd Page 81, Chip Payne 77, Angela Page 80, Wayne Robinson 76, Mark Ruffin 77, Sarah Fish 78, and Founding Teachers: NancyJim Rucker 82Teague, Bob Satterfield, Jane Brabham, Beth Garriss HardyBENGAL LEGACY SUNDAEOn September 15, Alyse and Michael Sumner 04 hosted Bengal Legacy Sundae at their home. An amazing crowd of local alumni with young children, we celebrated our youngest GDS legacies. This year, we have 61 alumni who are parents at GDS and 86 students who are alumni legacy students, representing 11% of our student body. Michael Sumner 04 and Heleana 32GDS Magazine | 41 '", "42": "b'LOCAL ALUMNI GATHERING: On October 14, we hosted a local Alumni Gathering at Preyer Brewing (owned by Calder Preyer 02).This was an opportunity for our local alumni to celebrate the 50th Year and meet new Head of School, Tracie Catlett. Ryan Dougherty 92, Kristin Peterson EdwardsMica Medoff 07, Ben Holcombe 10, Jake Holcombe 88, Kirk Peterson 91, Lisa Doughten 85 07, Kimberly Cochran, Edward Sapp 12, and Chrissie Walker 08. NEW YORK ALUMNI GATHERING:On October 24, Tim Warmth 80, Ed Cone 80,Back row l-r: Shannon Arnold 13, Cameron Lemley Caroline Parker Deichmann 04, and Reid Soles 09 hosted an alumni gathering12, Edward Sapp 12, Annie Tewkesbury 12, Billy Allen 11. Front row l-r: Colleen Paterson 12, Lillian in New York City in order to introduce new Head of School, Tracie Catlett, to ourEvans 11.alumni who live there!We had an amazing gathering and it was good to see so many alumni who now call New York their home. We look forward to hosting more regional events throughout the year.SENIOR DRESS UP DAY 2019: THE TRADITION CONTINUES42 | Winter 2019'", "43": "b'ALUMNI BASKETBALL OPEN GYM:Former basketball players came back to campus in November and December to prove they still have their skills.Class of 14 5-Year Reunion: On November 29, the class of 14 hosted their 5-year reunion at Speakeasy Tavern.GDS Magazine | 43 '", "44": "b'GOLDEN WEEKApril 27 - May 2, 2020INDIVIDUAL CLASS DINNERSFRIDAYMAY 1, 2020 or April 30, 2020: 50th - Alumni Speaker Panel: The Future of Education featuringSATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020Ann Clark 76 and Noni Thomas Lopez 90 and 2 additional special guests. Class of 2005: May 1, 2020; 8 p.m.Location is TBDAlumni Weekend: May 1-2, 2020 Class of 2005 and guestsCLASS CONTACTS: Carrie Hagan Stewart, May 1-2Class Reunions for 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 00, 05 Molly Brenner, Sar Medoff, Sarah Eason GoinsMay 1-2Campus ToursClass of 2000: May 1 or 2, 2020May 1Alumni Art Show Location TBDMay 1Alumni Theatre Performance Class of 2000 and guestsMay 2Bengal Dash CLASS CONTACTS: Landy Douglas ElliottMay 2Alumni Baseball (Softball) Game: Coach Walker vs. Coach GilmerMay 2STUDIO 50Our BIG 50th Celebration! Class of 1995: May 1 or 2, 2020Location is TBD*For updated event information, please visit www.greensboroday.org/50 Class of 1995 and their guestsCLASS CONTACTS: Looking for Volunteers!May 2, 2020 Class of 1990: May 1 or 2, 2020Location is TBDClass of 1990 and guestsCLASS CONTACTS: Looking for Volunteers!Class of 1985: May 1 or 2, 2020Location is TBDClass of 1985 and guestsCLASS CONTACTS: Wendy Lavine, Chris Meadows7-10 p.m.|Greensboro Day School Keeley Commons Class of 1980: May 2, 2020Plans to meet at Studio 50!THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE GDS COMMUNITY:Class Contacts: Tim Warmath, Elaine ALUMNI, CURRENT & FORMER TEACHERS, CURRENT & FORMERAlspaugh Rice, Helen BrooksPARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL. Class of 1975: May 2, 2020Join us for food, drinks, art, music and more at Studio 50. Catch up with yourPlans to meet at Studio 50!Class of 1975 and guestsformer classmates and former teachers.It is sure to be a great event and we hope to see you all there!More information coming soon at www.greensboroday.org/50 For more information, please visit www.greensboroday.org/5044 | Winter 2019'", "45": "b'GDS ALUMNI INWINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINAIn each issue of the GDS Magazine, we feature a different city where some of our recent alumni live. While this is not intended to be a complete list, we hope youll enjoy catching up with folks in our choice for this issue: WINSTON SALEM, NCAre you currentlyEmily Neese 77: B.S. inSamantha Rogers 00: B.S., living in WinstonAccounting from Wake ForestWake Forest University 04, University; Vice President,Wake Forest University School Salem, but haveStrategy & Operations for Wakeof Medicine, PA School, (Master Forest University; Married toof Medical Science degree) 10; fallen out ofJohn Babcock with 3 children:Internal Medicine PA-C at Wake touch with GDS?Catherine (28), Grace (25) andForest Baptist Health.John Jr (22)Update yourElizabeth Hronek 01: Interior Elaine Alspaugh Fox 80: WakeArchitecture & Business at information by Forest University 84, PhysicianUNC-Greensboro; Health emailing alumni@ Assistant Program 87; PhysicianConsultant and Educator for Assistant at Novant HealthWinston Salem/Forsyth County greensboroday. Headache Clinic; Married toSchools; Has 2 daughters: org. Our next cityDavid Rice. 2 children: DanielTierney Hronek (14) and Laeli Fox 09 and Savannah Fox 13. Atkins (5).will be Chicago, IL. David Overman 86: UNC- Caroline McNeil Smith 01: If youre there orChapel Hill 90; SVP of Loyalty,B.S. in Business, Wake Forest heading that way,Digital Innovation & StrategyUniversity; Realtor for Coldwell at BB&T; Married to Beth andBanker Triad, Realtors; Has 2 catch us up! they have 3 daughters: Kate (19),children: McNeil Mac (7) and Sarah (16), and Anne (13). Hannah (4).Kate Barber Jernigan 93:Gaines Donaldson Douglas (GDS grades 1-9, St. Pauls03: NC State University. School 10-12) Duke University,Married to Dixon Douglas and B.A. 97, Wake Forest Universitythey have two children: Beverly School of Law J.D. 00; Married(6) and Wells (2).to Trent Jernigan and they have 2Justin Powell 04: B.S. in children: James and Adelaide. Management from NC A&T State University 08; Manager, Materials Management Supply Chain & Support Services for Wake Forest Baptist Health.GDS Magazine | 45 '", "46": "b'CLASSNOTESn1975 of individuals. Additionally, David hasJohn Parks and Chelsey Miller.Bill Soles and Eileen Fitzgerald werebeen selected as the recipient of theDaughter: Charlotte Charlie Olivia married on Saturday, July 27, 2019 atNCAJ 2019 Ebbie Award. The EbbieParks, September 29, 2019. They reside West Market Church in Greensboro,Award was established in 2003 inin Burlington, NC.NC.The wedding party includedhonor of Ebbie Bailey, wife of founding Roger Soles 08 and Reid Soles 09. member Allen Bailey. The President They honeymooned in St. Lucia andof NCAJ gave this award to David in reside in Greensboro. recognition of his service and inspired commitment to the organization.Lindsay Marshall Ferrari 98, Carly Calhoun 98, Matthew Lebauer 98, Jade Jaggers, Jordan Kime Perry 98, Sarah Pickens 98, Mathew Arbuckle 98, Jackie Cornet Bomar 98, Marcy McKenzie 98. Charlie Parks, daughter of John Parks 00Laurel McKie and William Atkinson were married on Saturday, September2001David Henson 9121, 2019 at the Proximity Hotel inLaura Underwood Baigas and Phillip Greensboro.The wedding partyBaigas. Son: Walker Bowen Baigas, June Eileen and Bill Soles 751996 included Arturo McKie 03. They12, 2019.They reside in Boulder, CO.Justin Gainey and Courtney Gainey.honeymooned in Greece and reside in 1984 Son: Jaxson Deon Gainey, August 9,Atlanta, GA. Trip Kern and Roger Barboza2019.He joins brothers Jordan and reunited this past summer in SanJayson. They reside in Tucson, AZ. Ramon, Costa Rica! This reunion is 35 years in the making. Trips youngest1998daughter Abby (17) is staying withSarah Pickens and Jade Jaggers were Roger and his family for 1 monthmarried on Saturday, September 7, - extending their family exchange2019 at the Montfair Resort Farm in relationship. Her goal is to becomeCrozet, VA. Whitney Pickens Sweet fluent in Spanish. Roger is currently96 served in the wedding party. They President of City Council in Sanhoneymooned in Botswana, Namibia,Walker Bowen Baigas, son of Ramon and proud to help lead anZimbabwe, and Seychelles and reside inLaura Underwood Baigas 01ongoing project to cover graffiti withRiverdale Park, MD.Laurel McKie Atkinson 98 with these beautiful murals around the city. husband William2000 her family then moved to Nashvillenow more likely to die by an opioid Dr. Ellen House was recently givenwhere she was on faculty at Vanderbiltoverdose than in a car accident, we must the AU/UGA Medical PartnershipsUniversity School of Medicine, servedacknowledge that an ability to recognize, class of 2021s Educator of the Yearas the child psychiatrist in Vanderbiltstalk about, and intervene on these issues Award presented by the AugustaEarly Psychosis Program, worked atis imperative for all physicians, regardless University/University of GeorgiaVanderbilts student health center, andof specialty. She lives in Athens with her Medical Partnership. The Award is incared for patients in an adolescent day- husband, who is also a physician, and recognition of all of Ellens hard workprogram focusing on depression, anxiety,their two young children.making her lectures some of the best.suicidality, and self-harm. In addition to Trip Kern 84 and Roger Barboza 84 Ellen is child, adolescent, and adultearning the Dozier Award for excellence psychiatrist who joined the faculty atin teaching from her trainees, she served the AU/UGA Medical Partnershipsas the Department of Psychiatrys Master 1991 Athens campus this past summerClinical Teacher where she educated David Henson has been electedwith a mission to create a cohesive,medical students the art of interviewing President-Elect of the North Carolinafour-year psychiatry curriculum toand how to effectively and empathically Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) forhelp future physicians feel comfortableapproach difficult topics with patients. the 2019-2020 term. In his role asrecognizing and managing mentalIn combination with her clinical work at President-Elect, David will chair thehealth conditions across specialization.the Counseling and Psychiatric Services Finance Committee along with otherAfter completing her undergraduateof UGAs University Health Center, Dr. committees and task forces for theand medical degrees at Yale University,House is excited to become part of theDr. Ellen House 00Organization. Next year, David willDr. House underwent psychiatryAU/UGA Medical Partnerships mission serve as NCAJ President. NCAJ istraining in Boston at Massachusettsof educating excellent and compassionate an organization of more than 3,000General Hospital and McLeanclinicians. Given that suicide is the lawyers across North Carolina whoHospital, where she was a clinical fellowsecond leading cause of death from are dedicated to protecting the rightsat Harvard Medical School. She andages 10-34 and that Americans are 46 | Winter 2019'", "47": "b'Ashley Hodges Zellers and Carl Zellers,Jace Strandberg and Tyson Strandberg.Julia Meschan Joslyn and Nick Joslyn.Oscar Dunn is one of IDEA Southern IV. Daughter: Rieka Sereia Zellers, JuneSon: Bodhi Martin Strandberg, June 5,Son: John Nicholas Joslyn III, July 2,Louisianas newest campuses preparing 18, 2019. She joins brother, Carl. They2019. They reside in Greensboro. 2019.They reside in Charlotte, NC. students for success in college and in life.reside in Fuquay-Varina, NC. It is a K-5 school with 360 students. Rachel Bowden Griffin and Will Griffin. Son: Walker McRae Griffin, September 10, 2019.He joins sister, Avery.They reside in Raleigh, NC. Johnny Joslyn, son of Julia Meschan Rieka Sereia Zellers, daughter of AshleyBodhi Martin Strandberg, son of JaceJoslyn 03Hodges Zellers 01 Strandberg 03James Mintz and Theresa Mintz. Son: Kelly Robbins Reeves and Dan Reeves.Thomas Reaves and Irina Kolobova.Noah Koncick Mintz, July 11, 2019. Twins: Anna Campbell Reeves and JamesDaughter: Alexandra KolobovaThey reside in Charlotte, NC. MacQuarrie Reeves, September 17, 2019.Reaves, June 5, 2019. They reside in They currently reside in Richmond, VA. Conshohoken, PA.Tracie Hilliard and Jake BreitenstineWalker McRae Griffin, son of Rachel were married on Sunday, August 4,Bowden Griffin 04 2002 2019 at the McAlister-Leftwich House in Greensboro. They honeymooned in Carl Cohens business has rebranded.Barbados and reside in Brown Summit. 2005CMT Fine Watch and Jewelry AdvisorsMelanie Fernandez and Tad Jones were is now Veralet. Veralet is focused on finemarried on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at vintage and pre-owned watches. Theythe Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, NC. connect their clients to the watches thatThey reside in Greensboro. are in line with their personalities, the pieces that fit their styles and suit their needs. Through an authentic, highly personalized shopping experience, they find the right watch for every wearer, andAlexandra Kolobova Reaves with parents the right wearer for every watch. TheyThomas Reaves 03 and Irina Kolobovaare also highly focusing on the female clientele and offering some amazing andGeoffrey Staton, who has experience at unique watches for females. Find outthe college, professional and internationalTracie Hilliard Breitenstine 03 with more at www.veralet.com or on Instagramlevels, has been hired as the headhusband, Jake (Credit to Liz Grogan at @veraletwatches and @veraletwatch athletic trainer for the University ofPhotography)Kentucky mens basketball team. As the head athletic trainer, Staton, in2004 Melanie Fernandez Jones 05 with conjunction with Kentuckys medicalMolly Rhoads Weisselberg and Marchusband, Tadstaff, will manage the daily healthcareWeisselberg. Son: Benjamin McFarlane Veralet, founded and owned byof the Kentucky mens basketball team Carl Cohen 02 and operation of the training room.Weisselberg, May 22, 2019. He joinsSarah Wall Goins and Eason Goins. This will include daily injury and illnessbrother, Jackson. They reside in Houston,Son: Robert Eason Goins Jr., July 2, 2003 management, evaluations, treatments,TX. 2019. They reside in Wilmington, NC.Laura Cockrell Skelton and Brentrehabilitation protocols, correctiveJenny Staton Kreick and Kyle Kreick. Skelton. Daughter: Emily Clark Skelton,exercises, recovery strategies, referrals, andDaughter: Penelope Brooks Kreick, April January 5, 2019. She joins big sister, Katepost-operative care. 11, 2019. They reside in Dallas, TX.Elizabeth. They reside in Greensboro. Robert Eason Goins Jr., son of Geoffrey Staton 03Sarah Wall Goins 05Penelope Kreick, daughter of Jenny Staton Kreick 04 Jessica Kasik Shields and Claude Merisa Marsh was named the foundingShields. Daughter: Eleanor Wright Emily Clark and Kate Elizabeth, daughtersCollege Prep Principal for IDEA OscarShields, August 3, 2019. They reside in of Laura Cockrell Skelton 03 Dunn in New Orleans, LA. IDEARaleigh, NC.GDS Magazine | 47 '", "48": "b'CLASSNOTESTyler Anastopoulos and Jessica Burkhart were married on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Summerfield Farms in Summerfield, NC. The wedding party included Nolan Elingburg 07, Jake Holcombe 07, and Jackson Williams 07. They honeymooned in St. Lucia and reside in Winston Salem, NC.Eleanor Wright Shields, daughterMiller Day, son of Randall Wink Day 07 Demetra Schermerhorn 08of Jessica Kasik Shields 05Ellison White and Cullen Clark wereMaddie Holt Crandall and Justin Sar Medoff and Elizabeth Consky.married on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at theCrandall. Twins: Piper Jane Crandall Son: Eli Consky Medoff, August 8, 2019.Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington,and Lucy Vines Crandall, July 23, 2019.They reside in Atlanta, GA. NC. The wedding party included AustinThey join twin siblings, Jackson and White 10, Ashley Avera 07, and LeighLillian. They reside in Roseland, VA.Maxwell 07. They honeymooned in Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia and reside in Charlotte, NC.Jessica and Tyler Anastopoulos 07 Blake Jennings and Melanie Matthews Jennings. Daughter: Anne Reece Jennings, August 5, 2019.They reside in Greensboro. Eli Consky Medoff, son of Sar Medoff 05Lucy and Piper Crandall, daughters of Whitney Fore and Mike Hodas wereMaddie Holt Crandall 08married on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Congressional Club in Washington,Sarah Peck and Cyrus Blais were DC. They honeymooned in Paris andEllison White Clark 07 with husband,married on Saturday, August 17, 2019 London and reside in Washington, DC. Cullen at Hartland Hill Farm in Hartland, Vermont. The wedding party Joanne Wong was promoted to Assistantincluded Haley Peck 12, Allison Director, Immigrations - People AdvisoryPeddrick Whalen 08 and Lizzy Groce Services (PAS) within Ernst & YoungReece Jennings, daughter of Blake08. They honeymooned in Italy and (EY), where she oversees of the largestJennings 07 and Melanie Matthewsreside in Portland, ME.account for PAS immigration in HongJennings 07Kong. She received 2019 ExCEED Award under Exceptional ClientNolan Elingburg and Danielle Services category in both EYs Q2 andElingburg. Son: Jude Wesley Elingburg, Q3 2019. In May, she was nominatedOctober 17, 2019. They reside in Cary, for 3 titles for EYs Better Begins WithNC. You Global Awards, 2 titles under High Performance Team and 1 title under individual category. In June, she began writing articles as a guest columnist for the quarterly business magazine for Italian Whitney Fore 05 with husband, MikeChamber of Commerce Hong Kong & Hodas Macao.2006 Carly Gilmore Cook and Tim Cook Kevin McDonald is now an Adjunct06. Daughter: Dallas Lakely Cook, June Professor of Applied Jazz Percussion12, 2019. They reside in Jacksonville, FL.Sarah Peck Blais 08 with husband, Cyrusat George Mason Universitys School of Music in Fairfax, Virginia. He will2009continue as drummer for the U.S. NavyNolan Elingburg 07 with son, Jude Wade Adkins and Jen Adkins were Band Commodores, the Navys premiermarried on Saturday, May 28, 2019 jazz ensemble based in Washington, D.C. 2008 at the Cotton Room in Durham, NC. Demetra Schermerhorn graduated fromThey honeymooned in Montego Bay, 2007 UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine.Jamaica and reside in Raleigh, NC.Randall Wink Day and Matt Day. Son:She will begin her residency at Virginia James Miller Day, May 14, 2019.TheyTechs Carilion Clinic. Dr. Schermerhorn reside in Greensboro.holds a Bachelors Degree from Franklin Dallas Lakely Cook, daughter of Carly& Marshall College and a Masters Gilmore Cook 07 and Tim Cook 06 Degree from Boston University.48 | Winter 2019'", "49": "b'Caitlin Burroughs King and ChristianJayme Wainer and Eli Kahn were married King. Daughter: Elena Kimberley King,on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the September 3, 2019. They reside inClifton Inn in Charlottesville Virginia. Asheville, NC.They wedding party included Ashley Wainer Weiss 07, Annie Wainer 13, Robbie DeSantes 10, and Olivia Matthews 11. They honeymooned in Italy and reside in Charlotte, NC.Katelyn Powers Ingle 11 with husband TroyWade Adkins 09 with wife, Jen Chuck Keeley 81 hosted an impromptu Class of 11 gathering at an NC State Emily Mosh and Phil Wagoner werefootball game this fall!Chris Clark 11, married on Sunday, May 26, 2019 atElena Kimberley King, daughter of CaitlinChris Duda 11, Alex Korda 11, Alec the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro,Burroughs King 09 Bankhead 11, Charlie Keeley 11, Chris NC. The wedding party included SarahGroce 11 and John Perry 11 were all Rose Mosh Mostafa 06 and ElizabethWood Robinson and Katie Myrickthere catching upBrassfield 09. They honeymooned inwere married on Saturday, October 12, Eleuthera and reside in Charleston, SC. 2019 at the Pine Gables Log Cabins atJayme Wainer Kahn 10 with husband EliLake Lure, NC. They honeymooned in Merida, Mexico and reside in Chapel2011Hill, NC. Sophia Schermerhorn graduated from medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) as Valedictorian of her class and was awarded Alpha Omega Alpha honors. At graduation Dr. SchermerhornChris Clark 11, Chris Duda 11, Alex Korda was awarded the Association of Military11, Alec Bankhead 11, Chuck Keeley 81, Surgeons of the United States AwardCharlie Keeley 11, Chris Groce 11 and (AMSUS) Award, the AmericanJohn Perry 11. Medical Womens Association Glasgow-Emily Mosh Wagoner 09 with husband,Robin Certificate of Commendation for Academic Achievement and was Phil promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.2012Wood Robinson 09 with wife, Katie She will begin her residency at the NavalJonathan Campbell, a member of the Morgan Morrisette Hood andMedical Center San Diego. Sophia holdsSeattle Sounders, won the 2019 MLS Harrison Hood. Son: Parker Alderman Hood, May 24, 2019. They reside in2010 a Bachelors Degree from UNC ChapelCup. To our knowledge, he becomes Megan Oleynik and Hugh Koeze wereHill. the first alumnus to win a major league Greensboro. professional team championship.married on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Hartley Mason Reserve in York, ME.The wedding party included Kaleigh Oleynik 07 and Emily Siar 10. They honeymooned in the Galapagos Islands and reside in Alexandria, VA.Jenna Schleien earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in May 2019. She now works as a Clinical Psychologist in independent practice in New York City.Janse Schermerhorn 14, Sophia Emma Park began business school atSchermerhorn 11, and Tom SchermerhornThe Wharton School of Business at theKatelyn Powers and Troy Ingle were University of Pennsylvania in Fall 2019. Jonathan Campbell 12 hoists the MLS Cupmarried on June 15, 2019 at Grace Parker Hood, son of Morgan MorrisetteGracie Tewkesbury graduated fromChurch, with a reception at The Hood 09 Emory University School of MedicineCommerce Club, both located in2013in May 2019. She is completing aGreenville, SC. The wedding partyChristine South and T. J. Alexander were Madison Barefoot received her MBAincluded Kevin Burbine 95, Emilymarried on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at from the London Business School intransitional year internship at EmoryRose 97, Shannon Burbine 01, Nicolethe All Saints Chapel & Market Hall in July. She will remain in London workingUniversity before beginning herPowers 11, Lucy Smith 11, Torydowntown Raleigh, NC. The wedding in Business Development for IHSradiology residency at the University ofCalkins 11, Maggie Weatherly 11, andparty included Maggie Wilkinson Markits Energy and Chemicals division. Pennsylvania in 2020. Carson Dubose 12. They honeymooned13 and Elizabeth Tilley 13.They in Riviera Maya, Mexico and reside inhoneymooned in France and England and Greenville, SC. reside in Durham, NC. GDS Magazine | 49 '", "50": "b'CLASSNOTES2015 Caroline Jessup 16, Madi Caviness 15 Kate Calhoun 17, Allie Dubose TURN Annabelle Kramme graduated from17 and Maggie Epps 17. They the International Business programhoneymooned in Nassau, Bahamas and of EBS Regents University with 1streside in Athens, GA.Class Distinction. She successfully YOUR- defended her thesis which was titled: An Investigation into Mittelstand & Hidden Champions Internationalization Strategy. At graduation, she received an SELF Christine South Alexander 13 withaward for Best Dissertation for a BA in International Business.IN husband, T. J.Tyler Knauss and Emily Brumlow were married on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Barnsley Resort in Adairsville,Hunter French 16 with wife, KarlyGA.The wedding party included Drew Knauss 17, Mark Perry 13, Andrew Plotnikov 13, Saad Khan 13, and2017Tell us aboutLucas Fogaca 13. They honeymoonedMaggie Paul was named to The in Hawaii and reside in Charleston, SC. University of Alabama Deans List for your new job,2016 spring 2019 with an academic record of 3.5 or above.Anna Gilbert was selected for the 2019 marriage,Summer Undergraduate Program in Bioethics Research at the Mayo Clinic in2018or new babyRochester, Minn. The program providesJohn Newman, a sophomore on the students with a mentored researchClemson University Mens Basketball experience that helps prepare them forteam, led all scorers with 20 points in by email:careers in health care, science, law orthe Gold Medal game of the World bioethics. University Games held in Naples, Italy in July.Clemson represented the USA alumni@greensboroday.org Caroline Jessup has been named to thein the Games and this was the first time Deans List at James Madison UniversityUSA has won Gold since 2015. for the spring 2019 semester. Students Please includewho earn deans list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a specifics like: Tyler Knauss 13 with wife, Emily GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Jessup is majoring in Communication Studies.New job title 2014 Hunter French and Karly Kohler were Who you married and when Zac Schner was recognized by the Northmarried on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Carolina Athletic Trainers AssociationThe Wheeler House in Ball Ground, Your new address recognized for his recent life-savingGA. The wedding party included Austin efforts in an on field situation. Brantley 16, Steven Melson 16, Will New babys name and Paley 16, Brian Apple 16, Adam Schner 16, Nick Peterson 16, Davis date of birthShoener 16, Patrick Sullivan 16,John Newman 18AND, DONT FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, CLASS YEAR AND PICTURE! Zac Schner 1450 | Winter 2019'", "51": "b'MAY YOUR TORCH BURN BRIGHTDr. Mihan House McKenna Taylor 95(In accepting the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award)Thank you, Greensboro Dayand forge them into somethingme, those qualities of leadership, School! It is an honor to benew, like glass blowers use flamesscholarship, sportsmanship, drive, recognized for what I doblowingto create works of art from sandand determination, and told the things up for the betterment ofand fire. Right now, youre in auniverse, Not today. I will take humanity! In all seriousness, theglass mold created by your familiesthese fragments and remold myself motto of the US Army ERDC isand your teachers. Youll have theinto something new, something Making the World a Safer, Betteropportunity to take the shape theybetter. So I swept up the shards, Place, Every day. My career hasgave you, or break the mold andand forged myself into a pitcher to reflected that in all that I havebecome whatever you can dream.pour out a better future for others. done, and it has been a fun, wildWhen I was sitting where you areI beat back the darkness, beat my ride at that. Ive been to places mostnow, I thought the mold my pastlife expectancy, rebuilt a future people will never see, and blowngave me was the only option, andthat I fully intend to inhabit. up things most people would neveradmittedly, the goblet I becameToday I can say thank you to the imagined were flammable! We jokewas fabulous: a sparkly vessel toschool that gave me those tools. that our motto should be, There istoast my own successes! no day that cannot be made betterSo I say to you all, you are more through the proper applicationBut like the time that truck metthan the sum of your fractures. Do of C4, and while it is true thatthe great mechanic in the skynot be afraid of shattering, because detonations can be good therapy,due to a perhaps overzealousGDS has given you the skills to you can also get it wrong. Like theand incautious application ofbe your own mold maker. Just as time the team accidentally blew upexplosives, the world can change inI may not have been able to see the field truck instead of the target.an instant. We fear the fragility ofwhat I could become, the Empress Whoops.our own existence, the crystallineof Weird Science and protector perfection of our imagined glasses.of the USACE and Armys basic There can be no explosion withoutAbout eight years ago, my gobletresearch, until I was nothing but a spark. I would like to invitewas obliterated into a millionsand once again, you wont know you all to look to the emblem ofshards: I died in public, in frontwhat you are capable of until you the GDSthe torch. While aof work colleagues and friends,have done it. So I challenge you student here, I imagined the torchcame back, was given two years toto be a pitcher and not a goblet, as a light-bringer, but as I grew,live, got divorced and had to figureto light the fires of your own I realized that fire has a power toout how to rebuild my existence.explosions, and to never let the transform. The nuclear explosionsI have to say, that was a pretty biglight GDS gives you go out. Burn I researched could turn the desertunexpected explosion.bright!sands to sheets of glass. So, too, will you take the discrete grains thatBut I was still holding tight to make up your experiences in lifethe torch that GDS passed to GDS Magazine | 51 '", "52": "b'of Salty Dog! On a personal note, she and I and another musician friend Pete Dennis formed a bluegrass trio to perform community service for adult day care centers around town. Playing music with these two talented people is tons of fun!One of all faculties responsibilities is to be involved in an extracurricular activity. Judy took on Interact, the high school version of the Rotary Club. She and the participating students met every Wednesday at 6:00 in the morning to serve breakfast at Urban Ministry. This involvement led to her very first trip abroad. Rotary sent her to LePuy, France, where she was housed in a chateau which was the birthplace of Lafayette. Travel has been a huge part of her life ever since.In 2000 she began taking students usually every other year to Rome, Florence, Pompeii, and Sorrento. Then added Venice and her last trip included Naples and Athens and for the first time her husband, By Jane Gutsell enthusiastic travel companion, and love of her life Ed Turner. Also in 2000 Judy received the Brooks Sabbatical, named in JUDY ARNETTE: ON THE ROAD AGAIN honor of Dr. Jean Brooks, whose daughter Helen was a student of Judys. She and Ed spent part of the summer traveling to Just cant wait to get on the road again. a little French and German along the wayTunisia, Cairo, and the Valley of the Kings.Willie Nelson could have written this songand winding up in Phi Beta Kappa! Judy about Judy Arnette, who has been on thewent on to get a Masters of Education withJ udy and Ed married in 2004 in the move all over the globe for well, I wonta concentration in French to enhance herGraceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas say how many years. Travel is one, but onlyteaching opportunities. When Greensborowith an Elvis impersonator providing one, of the great loves of her life. Day School opened in 1970 it was the onlythe music. Good friends Bob and Vada school in town to offer French beginningSatterfield and Frank and Sherry Bowman, As an honors student, she was chosen toin Kindergarten, so in 1973 Judy got herwho were celebrating their 10th anniversary start Latin in the ninth grade and lovedfirst and only teaching position. She beganthere, joined in the festivities. Then in July it from the very beginning, so much sowith both Latin and French and then went2006 Ed had to have a heart transplant.that she decided to stay with it as herexclusively to Latin until she retired 40 yearsHe has amazed everyone in the cardio foreign language in college even thoughlater in 2013. One of her first students wasdepartment at Duke University, and since she initially wanted to be a nutritionistEd Cone 80, who went on the becomeJudys retirement in 2013, they have been with a degree in Health Education fromChairman of the GDS Board from 2005- having fun! To celebrate they took a Viking UNCG, not realizing that she would have2008.River cruise on the Danube and have to takeand passa number of scienceplanned a major trip every year since. In courses including Biology (that shouldIn 1994 after a summer in Nashville,2014 they took a wine tour of Tuscany have given me a clue, she says), thenTennessee writing songs, Judy decided towith good friend Don Lahey, our resident Chemistry (her lab professor would stickput a bluegrass band together. Anotherwine expert and the coordinator of the his head in every day and exclaim, Arnette,one of her loves. She sings lead and playsstudent exchange program. Former history get out of here.) When she lamented herrhythm guitar. The band has recorded twoteacher and director of college counseling troubles to her Latin prof, he told her justCDs under the names Steel Magnolia andJackie Upton and her husband Jack went to change her major and that was that. Southern Magnolia. Many of us at the Daytoo. In May 2015 Judy with to Providence, She was a Classics major and picking upSchool remember her vivacious renditionsRhode Island to visit her college Latin 52 | Winter 2019'", "53": "b'teachers daughter Diana. It speaks to JudysW hen asked what some of her bestcompetitions at Carolina and the early generous spirit that the trip was mainly tomemories of teaching at GDS are,Green and Gold days. One year we had set up a grant with UNCG for would-beJudy replied, The small classes whicha M.A.S.H tent to raise money. But the teachers in any educational field, whichallowed me to develop close relationshipsstrongest pointthe epitome of being a resulted in a scholarship that is still active.with my students. I am still in touch withteacher there has been the rewarding and In September of that year she and Ed wentmany of them and love seeing them atenduring friendships that are still such to Ireland specifically to participate in aalumni events. One of them is my financialan important part of my life. Being on traditional Irish Pub Crawl and give Judyadvisor Lisa Anderson 86 Lisas daughterthe road again may be adventurous and the opportunity to sing. She discovered thatis currently in our Middle School. Whenfun, but for Judy Arnette being home Celtic music have a great deal in commonLisa was a senior, she and I met at 7:30 inwith family and friends definitely has its both thematically and musically. In 2017the morning to read Virgil together. Shemoments.nthey joined Don Lahey to do a wine tour ofremembers the Junior Classical League Italy and France, ending in Provence with a visit to Chateauneuf du Pape. 2018 found them again on the water with Viking on aTHE CHARLES McLENDONMediterranean Odyssey taking them from Venice to the coast of Croatia to Corfu, Naples, Rome, Florence, Monte Carlo,Founders Society Marseilles, and Barcelona. She and Ed celebrated her 70th birthday in the perfect placeRome. Judy declares that this wasThe Charles McLendon Founders Society recognizes those their favorite trip of all. Just recently theyindividuals who have made provisions for GDS in their estate plans. returned from an Amtrak train excursion from Boston and New York City toSuch provisions may take the form of a bequest, the designation Montreal and Quebec City. Not their lastof GDS as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, the establishment trip by any means! of a charitable trust with GDS as the beneficiary, the assignment of In between trips Judy frequents the publica title to a primary residence or other planned gift arrangement. library, checking out six or more books at aGifts are designated or restricted according to the donors wishes. time. She reads at least two books a week. Most often, donors choose to direct planned estate gifts to the Her favorites are mysteries and historicalSchools permanent endowment, or to provide their own named novels. In addition she enjoys lunches and dinners and outings with friends, amongendowment fund for a specific purpose.whom are a growing number of Upper School retired faculty who get togetherMembership in the McLendon Society is a special distinction, for monthly lunches. But she also has a monthly get together with a group of hersignaling the donors understanding that the future of the Day Smith High School friends they call TheSchool is a priority now in planning for the ultimate gift upon Sassies. She also does volunteer work attheir death. It is a lifelong commitment to the Schools future Barnes & Noble for Hooked on Books,welfare. Because of the great variety of gift vehicles and giving a program started by Tommy and Nancy Teague for young students who would notopportunities available, donors can make a very personal typically have books in their homes. Theystatement about their care and concern for the children who team up with buddies to help them pickattend the school. out books that they will enjoy reading.O n April 14, 2019 Judy was honoredFor more information about planning along with many other Greensboro Day School teachers by being inducted intoa gift to Greensboro Day School, the Inspirational Educators society of thevisit www.greensboroday.org/UNCG School of Education. Lee Roane,plannedgiving, or contact Tommy Kathy Davis, Trish Morris, Nancy Teague,Webb, Associate Head of SchoolMargaret Arbuckle, and Maude Caudle(336) 288-8590, ext. 204.were among the inductees. An honor very well-deserved, as all of us who know and love her can attest.GDS Magazine | 53 '", "54": "b'Elizabeth Dunker Gibson, MayBarbara Wagner, August 12, 21, 2019. She was the daughter of2019. She was the grandmother of former GDS teacher, Bette Dunker.Andrew Altheimer 05, Benjamin Stella Efird, Mary 27, 2019. SheMemorials Altheimer 08, and Alyssa Altheimer 15.was a past member of the Board of Trustees and mother of John EfirdLauren Hilemn Sandifer 77, 76 and Anne Efird Romano 78.August 12, 2019. Lauren passed away after a courageous battle with James Franklin Kirkpatrick, Maycancer. Lauren was sweet, kind 31, 2019. He was the grandfatherand compassionate. An old beau of Jay Kirkpatrick 95,called her the sweetest girl he had grandfather-in-law of Katharineever met. She would not laugh at Hall Kirkpatrick 96, and great- worked as a Business Consultant in78, Rebecca Fish 80, Rachel Fishanother persons expense but was grandfather of Jeff Kirkpatrickpharmacogenetics sales. EdmundCurtis 92. He was a member of thequick to laugh at herself. Lauren 20.married Michelle Mayo in 1995Greensboro Country Club, Holywas fiercely loyal and always stood and they had three incredibleTrinity Church and a second degreeup for her family and friends. Jane Bryant, May 31, 2019. Shechildren. Edmunds greatest lovesMason at Guilford Lodge 66, and aLauren was not a collector of was the mother of Morgan Janewere his three children he lovedproud, long standing member of thecasual friends but cherished her Hardwick 99 and sister of formerthem unconditionally and beyondEast Coast Surfing Association. close friends, many of whom called GDS employee, Cindy Garrison.measure. It is impossible to captureher La. One definition of La is the essence of Edmund on paper.Louise Driver, June 29, 2019.Sheused for emphasis or expressing Reid Clark, June 12, 2019. He wasFrom a young age he was a truewas the mother-in-law of Cristisurprise what an apt description the father of Kendall Clark 12naturalist, who enjoyed trompingPhillips Driver 86 and grandmotherbecause our La was full of positive and Grayson Clark 16.through the woods and streams ofof Lily Driver 24.exclamations and surprises. She Carlson Farms and fly fishing anyfocused on the beauty in life and Virginia Ginger Somervilleplace he could wet a line. One ofStanley McDaniel, July 3, 2019.Headded to it immeasurably. La was Sutton, June 12, 2019. She wasEdmunds greatest joys was water.was the husband of Alice Sharplessfull of surprises with an impish mother of Ty Sutton 88 andSalt water, fresh water, brackishMcDaniel 82.smile that seemed to announce Windy Sutton Fowler 90 andwater. Edmund swam in it, surfedthat mischief was soon to follow. grandmother of Ashley Fowlerit, fished it, studied it, and lived inRobert Alexander, July 8, 2019. HeFamily was particularly important 21, Ryan Fowler 22, Courtneyawe of it. From the time he learnedwas the grandfather of Patti Hazlettto La. She was a loving daughter, Sutton 21, and Alan Sutton 24.to ride a two wheeler at age three,14 and Penny Hazlett 18.sister and aunt but her greatest She was the Aunt of the Thomashis family knew he was destinedlove was that of the mother to Somerville 90 and Bryce Flint- to be a gifted athlete. EdmundJerome Altheimer, July 18, 2019.her precious daughter, Kaelyn. La Somerville 92 and Great-Auntwas excited to compete in hisHe was the grandfather of Andrewwas deeply devoted to Kaelyn and of Cameron Somerville 20 andnext Pier 2 Pier open water swimAltheimer 05, Benjamin Altheimerwould frequently comment that Braden Somerville 22.in September with several family08, and Alyssa Altheimer 15.Kaelyn was not only exceptionally members. Edmund was more thanbright but that she would soar in Frances Rinehardt Blackwood,an athlete, he was also an avidGloria Silber, July 23, 2019.Shelife because she was both self-June 22, 2019. She was the motherreader; his love of books rangedwas the mother of past Trustee, Debireliant and an independent thinker. of former GDS employee, Terrifrom the Bible to Moby Dick.Silber and the grandmother of KaraLa was also devoted to the family Jackson and the grandmother ofHe also loved visiting historicalMedoff Barnett 96, Ari Medoffshe found as a Friend of Bill W Katherine Obermeyer Ector 07places, often found off the beaten99, Sar Medoff 05, Mica Medoffwith 24 years of personal sobriety. and Liz Obermeyer Carley 11.path. He was a fascinating, fun- 07, Carmi Medoff 10 and GenaWhile Bill W for many focuses on loving person who never met aMedoff 12.anonymity, La was very open about Edmund Fish 86, June 28, 2019.stranger. He was loyal, constantlyher recovery in the conviction Edmund was born on May 26,curious, extremely clever, a giftedRichard Wagner, August 4, 2019.that she could be a beacon of light 1967 in Greensboro, the onlysalesman, an intrepid traveler, andHe was the grandfather of Andrewproviding love and hope for others. son of Ms. Tricia Fish. Edmunda hilariously funny, entertaining,Altheimer 05, Benjamin AltheimerShe worked hard to promote participated in both the basketballstory-teller. Mostly, he loved his08, and Alyssa Altheimer 15. community health and wellness. and swim teams at GDS. Hefamily more than anyone couldLauren was most recently employed also served as a student councilimagine. Edmund is survived byMartha Webb, August 4, 2019.Sheas a medical aesthetician with Treasurer and was on the HonorMichelle Mayo Fish, Edmundwas the mother of Mr. Tommy WebbAgeless in the Triad, and she loved Board. He graduated from EastFish, Jr., Josie Fish, and Phoebeand the grandmother of Hart Webbthe family she made at work. To be Carolina University with a BAFish of the home. He is also00 and Keats Webb 03.in close proximity to Lauren was in English. He was employed bysurvived by his mother, Tricia Fishto love Lauren. She was sunshine LifeBright Solutions where heand sisters; Sarah Kathryn Fishand laughter (occasionally with a 54 | Winter 2019'", "55": "b'snort). She was peace and serenity.childhood years in Charlotte,that influenced those around her.Jim Watts, October 22, 2019. He She was hope and light. She willNorth Carolina, her earlyWith all things and people she madewas the father of Foster Watts 88 be dearly missed but her light willadulthood in Greensboro, Norththe ordinary special and the specialand Leslie Watts Riffey 91. shine on in our hearts. Lauren isCarolina and her most recent yearsspectacular. Susan will be sorely survived by her greatest love andin Fairfield, Florida, where sheJudy Ruthven, October 28, joy, her daughter, Kaelyn Gracepursued her equestrian passions.Blair Percival, October 3, 2019.He2019. She was the grandmother Sandifer. She is also survived byGraduating with honors fromwas the husband of GDS employee,of Jeanette Hagan 98, Tilden her loving siblings, brother CraigMary Baldwin College in 1984,Rachel Percival and the father ofHagan 02, and Carrie Hagan Hilemn and sisters Gay HilemnSusan received a Bachelor of ArtsCole Percival 23.Stewart 05 and the great-of Greensboro, North Carolina,in theater. Her flair and talkativegrandmother of Harrison Stewart Lynne Hilemn Emery (Scott) ofmanner were ever present in herShirley Stout, October 6, 2019.She32 and Blair Stewart 34.Saint Simons Island, Georgia, andmultifaceted world, whetherwas the mother of Chris Stout 87.Darcy Pullman (Todd) of Baydevising new recipes or competingKay Ruthven Hagan, October 28, Village, Ohio, nephews Leightonon course with her equine friends.James Buck Pate, October 6, 2019. 2019.She was a former Trustee, Emery and Jacob Pullman andHer wholehearted passion forHe was the grandfather of Andreathe mother of Jeanette Hagan niece Annabelle Pullman. She isanimals was ever constant andPate Fletcher 00.98, Tilden Hagan 02, Carrie also survived by Kaelyns father,her beloved equine, Gonzo, wasHagan Stewart 05, mother-Mat Sandifer. the center of her world for manyElizabeth Betsy Cowan Hicksin-law to Will Stewart 05, and years as they were an inseparable77, October 16, 2019.Betsygrandmother of Harrison Stewart Barbara Blake, August 18, 2019.pair. Susans life always involvedwas born February 26, 1958 in32 and Blair Stewart 34. She was the mother of Eliza Blakehorses; other interests includedGastonia, NC to Gloria Farnell Basavaraj 86.being an outstanding cook, anCowan and John C. Cowan III.Donna Sauls, November 2, 2019. enthusiastic reader, and an avidShe attended Greensboro PublicShe taught English at GDS from Lloyd Milks, III, September 9,learner of all things interesting.Schools, Greensboro Day School1973-1977 and coached the girls 2019. He was the father of BuddyThe consummate storyteller, Susanand graduated from Page Hightennis team to the schools first Milks 90.commanded the room with herSchool and St. Andrews College,state championship in the fall of southern drawl, relating her stories.Laurinburg, NC. She was a member1974. William Murray, September 15,Her fabled horse stories were herof Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. 2019.He was the grandfather offavorite; but not limited to theBetsy was an avid tennis player priorTy Stout, November 3, 2019.He Magen Murray 04.imagination. Susans energetic andto the onset of her health issues. Shewas the brother of Chris Stout expansive volunteering knew nowas a dedicated member and leader87. Richard Dick Howard Sr.,bounds. She was always the first inof The Greensboro Debutante Club September 27, 2019.He was theand the last to leave. Her warmthas well as other civic and charitableCindy Jarrett-Pulliam, November father of George Howard 84.and infinite generosity throughorganizations. She is preceded17, 2019. She was the mother of her foundation work supportedin death by her beloved mother,Christian Pulliam 10. Rachel Hull Galyon, Septemberthe arts and social justice. SheGloria Farnell Cowan (Glo) and 29, 2019.She was the motherfought compassionately for thoseher father. Betsy is survived by herThomas Hill Avery, Jr., November of Michael Hull 76 andless fortunate, be they two-leggedhusband of 35 years, Lawrence C.15, 2019. He was the father of grandmother of Meredith Hullor four. She derived great pleasureHicks; daughters, Haynes C. HicksRegina Avery Epps 81. Hawkins 05 and Michael Hullfrom caring for others, which madeand P. Christian Hicks. She is also 16.her a sounding board to all thosesurvived by her siblings Farnell C.Devleta Pozderac, November 13, that needed help, attention, andHolton (Rick), John C. Cowan IV2019. She was the mother of GDS Gloria Pines Grossman, October 1,self-confidence. She gained great81, and Rev. D. Newton F. Cowanemployee, Sead Pozderac. 2019. She was the grandmother ofpersonal satisfaction knowing84 (Carrie). She is also survived by Ned Cohen 00, Carl Cohen 02,her efforts had a direct affect onher nieces Emily Hicks MaggartStana Kasic, September 20, 2019. and Lauren Cohen 08.many lives. She endeavored to99 (Stephen), Mary M. Rouse,She was the mother of GDS level the playing field for those(Franklin), Sarah Lawrence Mitchell,employee, Vlatko Kasic.Irene Rosen, October 2, 2019. Sheless fortunate. Her insatiableMary Mac Cowan and Ellie Cowan.was the Andy Rosen 10, Hannahcuriosity and heartfelt inclusivenessBob Satterfield, December Rosen 13, and Zoe Rosen 15. of those from all walks of lifeT. D. Stokes, October 20, 2019.16, 2019. He was a founding afforded her a rich interfaithHe was the father of Kathy StokesGDS teacher, husband of Vada Susan Edwards 79, Octobertapestry that provided the basis forCartee 79. Satterfield, and father of Derick 2, 2019.She was the sister ofher own unique belief structure,92 and Jeremy. A full memorial Melanie Taylor 75 (d. 2011),incorporating influences of theSarah Thompson Harrill, Octoberwill be published in the summer Pricey Taylor Harrison 76multitude of people drawn into her22, 2019. She was the mother-in-law2020 GDS magazine.and Laura Edwards 80. Bornworld. Forever the eternal optimist,of Kelly Koury Harrill 83 and the on June 23, 1961 in Durham,her glass was always full! Susangrandmother of Haley Harrill 14. North Carolina, Susan spent herexuded a contagious zest for life GDS Magazine | 55 '", "56": "b'Please join us for theSTATE OF THE SCHOOLTuesday, January 21, 20207 - 8 p.m.Sloan Theatre on theGreensboro Day School CampusTracie Catlett, Head of Schoolwill present theStrategic Plan and vision for the future ofGreensboro Day SchoolChildcare is provided.Please register at greensboroday.org/sots'", "57": "b'YEARSOF ACADEMICEXCELLENCEgreensboroday.org | 336.288.8590Age 2 - Grade 12'", "58": "b'Non-Profit OrganizationG reensboroD ays chool US Postage Paid5401 Lawndale Drive Greensboro, NCGreensboro, NC 27455Permit No. 636@GreensboroDay facebook.com/GDSBengals instagram.com/GreensboroDayACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SINCE 1970'"}}