A N N UA L R E P O RT 2014–2015

the strength of our community was never more evident. The Lord definitely gave us a spirit of patience, and our entire school community endured a variety of challenges throughout the year with incredible grace and dignity.

As we look to the future we ask that you continue to join us in being faithful in prayer. The vision for the future of Harding Academy is built upon a foundation of faith that is firmly rooted in prayer. We respect and appreciate the sacrifice of the past while looking forward with great anticipation for God’s continued provision. We are eternally grateful for those who have sacrificially given to ensure that our school thrives as we continue to grow and improve.

I am happy to highlight this kind of sacrifice in our annual report. I pray that all of our contributors will be honored for their sacrifice and that their sacrificial giving will encourage others to give in the future. Your continued generosity will be the key to our success. Please prayerfully consider a financial gift that will enable us to prosper. The future of Harding Academy is very bright, and I am certain that the Lord will continue to bless us with His provision.

In Christ,

Trent D. WilliamsonPresident

The apostle Paul reminded his readers in Rome to “Be joyful

in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” (Romans 12:12). I can think of no better admonition for Harding Academy as we look at the many wonderful blessings, difficult challenges, and continued dreams for our future. I am thankful for the numerous ways that the Lord reminds us of his presence, provision, and faithfulness.

It is evident that our continued success and ability to overcome numerous obstacles have been possible only because of the commitment and generosity of so many people. The kind of sacrificial giving that we receive is remarkable, and we are sincerely grateful for the overwhelming support of our mission. Through the generous donations of parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends of Harding, we can honestly say that the Lord has provided and will continue to provide.

The 2014–15 year gave us countless reasons to be joyful in hope. As you will see throughout this publication, our students continue to shine through numerous accomplishments and victories. Our incredibly dedicated faculty and staff push our students to think critically, display integrity, and live courageously to the glory of God. Our students, through success and failure, wrestle with difficult questions and develop deep understandings of important concepts and leadership skills. Our greatest joy, however, is to see them grow into living examples of sacrifice, service, and faithfulness to Christ.

Numerous times throughout the last year, affliction has tested our patience. We endured significant flooding of our auditorium and classrooms that forced us to have chapel in the gym. In the midst of these trials, however,

LETTER from the PRESIDENT

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Pharmacy & Health SciencesMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMillsaps CollegeMississippi CollegeMississippi State UniversityMorehouse CollegeNew York University (Shanghai Program)Oklahoma Baptist UniversityOklahoma Christian UniversityPepperdine UniversityPurdue UniversityRhodes CollegeRutgers University-New BrunswickSamford UniversitySoutheast Missouri State UniversitySouthern Illinois University, EdwardsvilleSouthwest Tennessee Community CollegeSuffolk University

Tennessee State UniversityTuskegee UniversityUnion UniversityUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of MemphisUniversity of MississippiUniversity of TampaUniversity of Tennessee, ChattanoogaUniversity of Tennessee, KnoxvilleUniversity of Tennessee, MartinUniversity of TulsaXavier University of Louisiana

The Class of 2015 was accepted to more than 60 colleges and universities across the nation. They received offers of $6,267,350 in scholarship dollars.

The 2015 graduates proudly wear apparel from their colleges of choice.

THE CLASS 0f 2015

(1) Gifts and fundraisers include Steadfast capital campaign, Annual Fund, General Scholarship Fund, Taste of Harding, Happy in Memphis 5k, rebate programs, gifts designated for specific projects, and additions to endowed funds.(2) Auxiliary income includes revenue from athletics, cafeteria service, yearbook sales, and bus service.(3) Facilities and equipment include building repair and maintenance, utilities, telephone, computers, iPads, copy machines, building rent, interest on debt, and depreciation.(4) Student instruction and activities include textbooks, consumable workbooks, classroom supplies, library expenses, and athletic expenses.(5) General operating expenses include insurance, advertising, professional development, and office expenses.(6) Financial aid and discounts include need-based scholarships, multi-child discounts, and ministerial discounts.

Tuition and Fees: $11,906,862

Gifts and Fundraisers1: $812,455

Auxiliary Income2: $313,338

Investment and Endowment Income: $294,292

Salaries and Employee Benefits: $8,431,100

Facilities and Equipment3: $2,593,692

Student Instruction and Activities4: $678,571

General Operating Expenses5: $781,617

Financial Aid and Discounts6: $659,966

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Income Total: $13,326,947

Expenses Total: $13,144,946

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: $182,001

Year ending June 30, 2015

FINANCIAL REPORT

The goals of financial stewardship at Harding Academy are to plan, operate,

and account for financial resources in a manner that accomplishes the mission of the school and fosters fiscal responsibility and confidence. Harding has implemented the necessary policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a sound financial operation. The school operates within the framework of a multi-year strategic financial plan and an annual budget. The Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees provides financial oversight, and a CPA firm performs an audit of the financial statements each year. Monitoring systems are in place to ensure resources are used as intended. Harding works with trusted advisors to optimize investment, insurance, employee benefits, and financial decision-making. The school benchmarks its tuition and compensation to ensure that it is competitive and able to provide the quality of personnel, facilities, and programs to meet the educational needs of our students.

Greg HowellChief Financial Officer

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

A new street entrance funded by trustee donations was completed at the Cherry Road campus.

The Lady Lions locker room was renovated through a parent-led initiative spearheaded by Kelly Horner, Cindy Savage, and Michelle Stubbs. Cash donations of over $34,000, as well as thousands of dollars worth of labor, equipment, and supplies made the renovation possible. Alanna Mizell, the admissions administrative assistant, painted a picture that currently hangs in the locker room in honor of the many donors who made this renovation possible. Lady Lions Ellie Arnett (12th), Katie Grace Short (11th), and Rachel Hickman (11th) painted original murals on each end of the locker

room. At the open house on April 30, Jewel Sisson was honored for her support over the years.

The cafeteria at the Cherry Road campus was remodeled.

A new roof was installed on the original high school building.

Cherry Road Early Childhood was moved to Harding White Station, and improvements were made at White Station Church of Christ’s classrooms to welcome these young students.

As part of the Steadfast campaign, new fencing and security gates were installed, artificial turf was installed on the stadium field, and work began on reconfiguring the baseball field. See the following page for more details on Steadfast improvements.

The new entrance at the Cherry Road campus, made possible by trustee donations.

Projects Completed

- Security gates to secure building and athletic side of campus

- New fencing around athletic facilities- Synthetic turf installation on the stadium field- Storm water management updated

Projects in Progress

- Reconfiguration of baseball field- New baseball fencing, dugouts, and seating- Retaining wall construction- New tennis courts

Campaign Gifts

- Gifts received in fiscal year ending 6/30/15: $493,520

- Total gifts received to date: $986,889- Pledges outstanding: $264,898- Total gifts pledged or received to date: $1,251,787

Total campaign goal: $2,200,000Total needed (approximate): $950,000

STEADFAST

Steadfast is a multi-year, multi-phase campaign to update our outdoor facilities and grounds to be state-of-the-art. During the 2014–15 fiscal year, we installed gates to secure the building and athletic side of the Cherry

Road campus, and we installed black powder-coated fencing around our athletic facilities. In June of 2015, we began reworking the storm water management system and installing synthetic turf on the stadium field. Since the start of the 2015–16 fiscal year, we have reconfigured the baseball field to have a proper right field and have begun work on the new tennis courts. The campaign has received $986,889 and needs an additional $950,000 to complete all planned projects over the next year.

The stadium field nearing completion of synthetic turf installation in June 2015.

UnderwriterSharp, Robbins, & Popwell, LLC

Bluff City SponsorComprehensive Pharmacy Services

River City SponsorTESCO Properties

Blues City SponsorsAbilene Christian UniversitySteve and Suzanne AveryBank of BartlettChristian Brothers UniversityDennis Electric, Inc.First Tennessee BankRandy and Brenda FrederickFreed-Hardeman UniversityGaines and Associates, PLLC/Katina Gaines/

Attorney and Counselor at LawHarding UniversityHolland StudiosJ. Brooks Premium Coffee RoastersGerald and Susie JerkinsJerry’s SnoConesLinkous Construction Company, Inc.Lipscomb UniversityI Love Memphis Blog and Memphis Visitors BureauNovaCopyParker School UniformsMicah Parkhurst D.D.S. and Mike Savage D.D.S.Pediatrics EastSisson and Sisson Law FirmSouthern Security Federal Credit UnionMorgan Stanley Wealth Management/Walter H. Powell II, CRPCWells Fargo Advisors

HAPPY IN MEMPHIS 5K

The 2014 Happy in Memphis 5k was a fabulous success and raised $74,221 for the students at Harding Academy. Over 560 registered for the race, and a record 348 runners completed the course on Saturday,

November 8. The race began and ended on our beautiful Cherry Road campus. Participants enjoyed a new 5k course, certified by Start2Finish, which took runners by notable Memphis landmarks such as Elvis’s house bought in 1956 with royalties from “Heartbreak Hotel,” Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Audubon Park, and Memphis Botanic Gardens. Runners dressed to reflect what made them Happy in Memphis: Elvis, the University of Memphis Tigers, the Grizzlies, and more. Start2Finish provided chip timing and race results.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The annual Booster Classic Golf Tournament in April 2015 raised $15,732, and proceeds will benefit current and future Harding student athletes, athletic programs, and facilities at Harding Academy. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Southern Security Federal Credit Union. Teams enjoyed a fun day of competition and community-building among Harding parents, supporters, and alumni. Entrance fees included continental breakfast, 18 holes of golf and cart at Quail Ridge Golf Course, and a catered lunch and snacks during the tournament.

Flight 1 - Top Finishers1st—Kevin Starks, Carlos Dowell, Joe Galloway, Bradley Farmer2nd—Micah Montgomery, Brandon Kimbrough, Wes Poole, Matt Montgomery3rd—Phil Dennis, Cordell Battles, Keith Bingham, Glen Miller

Flight 2 – Top Finishers1st—Mark Hicks, Todd Armstrong, Jonathan West, Mark Dote2nd—David McCarver, Chaz Heotis, Doug Karpicke, Terry Stanford3rd—Roy Davis, John Ferloni, Kenneth Maxwell, Scott Beall

SPONSORS Presenting Sponsor and Tournament Lunch SponsorSouthern Security Federal Credit Union

Hole-In-One SponsorLanders Ford of ColliervillePrize: 2015 Ford Mustang

Long Putt Contest SponsorThe Associated AgencyR. Gordon LawrenceJ.P. WebberPrize: $10,000

Long Drive SponsorTom and Cindy Lawrence

Tournament Breakfast SponsorDennis ElectricPhil Dennis

Tournament Snack & Drink SponsorWells Fargo Advisors, LLCJerome Franklin, Branch Manager

Hole SponsorMark and Ginger BrownClear Advantage Lighting & IACSam and Sylvia DanielDavid and Sheryl EscueGaines and Associates, PLLCMark HicksLincoln Financial GroupMenard, Gates & Mathis, Inc.

Dr. Micah Parkhurst, DDSR.T. Carlock CompanyDr. Brian P. Rhoads, DDS, PCRoss Witt ArchitectsRussann Lumber CompanySeamless Systems, Inc.Shades of Color LandscapingSimplex-GrinnellChris Stewart, Certified Financial

Planner ™Three Little Pigs Bar-B-QueTrue TemperEddie and Erica Woodard

Presenting Sponsor Southern Security Federal Credit Union

The hole-in-one prize, a 2015 Ford Mustang, sponsored by Landers Ford of Collierville

Lion’s Choice Award : Frost Bake ShopBest Taste: One & Only BBQBest Signature Dish: Las Delicias

UnderwritersKevin and Linda ChadwellComprehensive Pharmacy Services/Don and Denise NicklesonReggie and Susan CrawfordRandy and Brenda FrederickGerald and Susie Jerkins/Jay and Judy Shappley/Holland StudioMorgan Stanley Wealth Management/Walter Powell II, CRPCTESCO Properties, Inc.

PatronsAgape Child and Family ServicesBrad and Barbara Anderson

Esprit de Corp award recipient : Mrs. Marilyn Dempsey

Distinguished Alumni award recipient: Dale (’84) and Kimberly Story (’86) Sharp

The Associated Agency/Gordon and Judy Lawrence/J.P. and Jennifer Webber

Marilyn DempseyGaines and Associates, PLLC/Katina Gaines/

Attorney and Counselor at LawHarding University/Harding School of TheologyHollywood Feed/Shawn and Jean McGheeNovaCopyParker School UniformsBrent and Elizabeth PattersonRoss & Witt PLLCR.T. Carlock CompanySharp, Robbins, and Popwell Construction, LLC/

Dale and Kimberly Sharp

Restaurants & CaterersAldo’s Pizza PiesBogie’s Delicatessen, Collierville/DowntownBoneheadsCharlie Vergos’ Rendezvous (Sponsored by C. A. Davis Printing)Chick-fil-A Oak CourtClub WindwardDeJAVUDomino’s PizzaEat Well Sushi & GrillFrost Bake ShopHuey’sJ. Brooks Coffee RoastersJim ‘N Nicks BBQLas Delicias – Mexican GrillLucchesi’s Ravioli & Pasta CoMcAlister’s DeliMenchie’s Frozen YogurtMoe’s Southwest GrillNothing Bundt CakesOne and Only BBQScoops – Ice Cream Catering of MemphisTaziki’s Mediterranean CaféTartThe Slider Inn Three Little Pigs Bar-B-QValley Services, Inc.

TASTE OF HARDING

Taste of Harding was both a celebration of our school and our largest annual all school fundraiser. Our 2015 event raised over $86,930 and was supported by 26 area restaurants and caterers who donated generous samples of their favorite dishes. The event included unlimited tastings and entertainment by Harding students—the Chorus Small Ensemble and the Jazz Band. Over 550 people attended the 2015 Taste of Harding and enjoyed fellowship together.

BOOSTER CLUB

2014–2015 OfficersPresident—Melinda MorrowVice President—Mark BrownSecretary—Collin CarlockTreasurer—Betty BrowningConcessions—Doug Stubbs

Executive Board (2014-2015)Mark BrownTodd CottrellDavid Escue (Golf tournament chair)Sheryl EscueKevin ScottDavid ShelbySherri Shelby

Corporate Lion BoosterAndy and Katina Gaines,

Gaines & Associates, Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Super Lion BoosterSteve and Suzanne AveryDr. Bruce Denney, DDS, PLLCJerome and Dee Franklin, Wells FargoChris and Angela HicksTom and Cindy LawrenceLinkous ConstructionMisty Rosser-White, State Farm

InsuranceShades Of Color Landscaping,

Brad FerrellCarl and Heidi ShaferMark and Laurie Sutton

Gold Lion BoosterBartlett Woods Church Of ChristLarry Crum II – Nationwide Insurance

Dr. Kelli Dumas, Downtown DentistChris Ford, State Farm InsuranceTony and Carol HookerLeland and Tina JacksonDoug and Melissa KarpickeJim and Joy LuttrellNovaCopyPeterson Linder InsuranceSean and Kelly PrineR. T. Carlock CompanyBrian And Glynda RhoadsTerry and Kim StanfordSteve’s Tire & AutoLevon and Yolanda WestRobert and Jackie WilsonSteve Woodard

Silver Lion BoosterAmy AbbottSheena ChristyDavid and Cheri CobbDoug and Libby DarnallKaren and Derwin EllisLeslie FordDavid and Marcia GarrisonBruce and Jamie HarfordRob and Annette HeimbachMark HicksSara HooverJim and Kelly HornerMike and Stephanie HowellDon and Dana HutsonEdgar and Camilla JonesCatherine KramerForrest and Lana LusterGreg and Karen LuttrellBuffy and Richie LynnWilliam and Lori MihalkoChris and Sharon NeelyJohn and Laura ReedPerrin and Catherine RowseyMichael and Elaine SavageYul and Elma SmithChris and Keri StewartMike and Debbie WhiteEddie and Erica Woodard

Bronze Lion BoosterGerald and Tomika BentleyLemetria Faulkner

Tiffany GardnerJohn Mark HaysLois Ealem HollinsJim and Elizabeth JenningsAngela LeeKursandral McVeyMichelle Weir

Booster Club MemberOlen “Mac” BaileyJohn and Amy ColemanLeonard and Teresa RoveryTim and Terryl Viner

PARENTS CLUB

Cherry Road Upper School Holly Linder, presidentCatherine Rowsey, vice presidentAngie Shanklin, secretary

Cordova Lower SchoolTrista Dobkins, co-presidentMandy Noble, co-presidentCourtney Tucker, co-presidentAmy Grant, hospitality coordinatorAmy Thweatt, hospitality coordinator Mary McCollum, membership/

fundraising coordinatorMegan Osborn, membership/

fundraising coordinatorSheri Birmingham, room mother

coordinator

White Station Lower SchoolStephanie Howell, co-president Andrea Sansone, co-presidentSunny Watt, co-presidentDawn Graeter, treasurerAnne Nowlin, Shop & Give coordinator

BOOSTER & PARENTS CLUB

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

The Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau presented Harding Academy with the 2014 Ambassador Award in front of a packed house of over 500 people at the Peabody Grand Ballroom. Jordan Clay accepted the award on behalf of the students of Harding Academy for “sharing the spirit of Memphis” through the Happy in Memphis video.

Students participated in the I Love Memphis workday in cooperation with the Church of Christ at White Station.

Lower School projects included donations for Thanksgiving meals to serve FIT families through Agape Child and Family Services. The White Station campus held a Super Bowl weekend “soup-er bowl” food drive for the White Station Church of Christ’s food pantry, and the Cordova campus created Love Bags for the homeless.

Upper school projects included raising over $450 in the Cup of Cold Water for Pearl House, Village of Hope; participating in the Shrine School basketball game; donating to the Union Mission; collecting over $2,931 for China Little Flower through Make-a-Swish and senior bake sales; participating in Liz’s Ride for Agape; and offering Student Peer Tutors. The NJHS Reading Buddies partnered with early childhood students. Girls of Harding spoke to girls at Cherry Road and the lower school campuses.

School-wide the Harding family collected over 500 coats for Youth Villages and partnered with Streets Ministries to provide a Christmas Store for families in need.

catered lunch provided by One & Only BBQ, and spent the afternoon with college representatives. Parents of juniors had an evening kick-off session.

The learning management system My Big Campus was introduced for grades 6–12.

Mr. Harding was Christopher Galbreath (12th), and Miss Harding was Carissa Sevier (12th).

The Faculty Award was given to Avery Efaw (9th) and Ryan Kolznak (9th) (grades 7–9) and Zach Riedel (12th) and Jordan Whitfield (12th) (grades 10–12).

The class of 2015 valedictorian was Zach Riedel, and the salutatorian was Robert Mihalko.

There were two National Merit Commended Students: Zach Riedel (12th)and Kristen Stedman (12th).

National Honor Society inducted 18 new members; National Junior Honor Society inducted 33 new members; National Elementary Honor Society inducted 13 new members.

Zach Riedel (12th) was selected as a Commercial Appeal Academic All-Star.

Scholar Athletes were Christopher Galbreath (12th) and Kelsi Elkins (12th).

Daughters of American Founders and Patriots recognized Brittain Lawrence (11th).

Eleven seventh grade students qualified for the Duke University Talent Identification Program, five qualified for State Recognition, and two qualified for Grand Recognition (Jacob Altrock and Austin Morse).

Caleb Knight (10th) placed in the top 10 at the Poetry Out Loud state competition.

For the ninth consecutive year, Harding’s yearbook the Shield was selected by Walsworth Publishing to be in its Gallery of Excellence.

Harding welcomed seven members to the Board of Trustees: Brad Anderson, Steve Avery, Collin Carlock (’88), Jerome Franklin, Jeff Frizzell, Brent Patterson, and Greg Rubio (’89).

A new admissions team was put in place: Amy Bethea (‘89), director; Debbie Simpson, assistant director; Alanna Mizell, administrative assistant.

Ashley Murdock was added as the junior high tennis coach.

Valley Services, Inc. became our new food service vendor.

Upper School

The Class of 2015 (82 graduates) was offered $6,267,350 in scholarships (94% offered), and 93% accepted $3,036,325 in scholarships.

A new diploma structure was implemented which recognizes College Preparatory, College Preparatory with Honors, and College Preparatory with Highest Honors.

New upper school courses offered for 2014-15 were Introduction to Engineering, French I, Creative Writing, AP Environmental Science, Digital Art, and AP Spanish Language and Culture.

A total of 222 AP tests were taken in 2014–15. Taking AP exams were 157 students, 77 of whom scored 3 or higher. We had 8 AP Scholars, 1 Scholar with Honor, and 4 AP Scholars with Distinction.

Seniors participated in National College Signing Day, a national initiative to encourage students to go to college.

The College Counseling Office hosted a College Kick-off Day for Juniors. All juniors took the ACT exam in the morning, had a

ACADEMIC Highlights

Brothers University engineering professors in partnership with Harding Academy.

Harding partnered for the first year with other private schools to offer Memphis Case Studies.

The Bausch and Lomb Science Award was given to Caleb Cranford (11th).

Dr. Andy Irwin (’03) and Dr. Michael Jerkins (’03), launched the Harding Health Scholars Program to help seniors interested in the medical field build a strong foundation for health care paths through alumni mentoring.

In the National History Day competition, we had four teams place in the top three in West Tennessee and advance to the state competition in Nashville.

Sixty-two seventh grade students and 19 seniors (who were not at Harding in seventh grade) were given Harding Bibles provided through the Dr. Gaylon and Mrs. Deanna Smith Endowed Memorial Fund.

Jack Webber (11th) competed in the American University School of Law High School Moot Court Competition in Washington D.C. and was in the top 31 (out of 132) that advanced after nine rounds of competition. He argued before a three-judge panel at the District of Columbia Federal District Courthouse.

Thirty-three students participated in the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association Statewide Mathematics Contest at the CBU testing site on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. From this testing site three students earned Certificates of Merit: Rhys D´Souza (10th) placed third in geometry, Caleb Cranford (11th) placed second in precalculus, and Robert Mihalko (12th) placed third in calculus.

The AP Calculus class’s Canstruction team won the Biggest Meal Award with 6,336 cans, which comprised a third of the food donated to the food bank from the competition. The team also won an Honorable Mention, coming in second in almost every category.

Sixteen Introduction to Engineering students competed in a First Robotics competition in Little Rock as part of the new Introduction to Engineering class, a dual enrollment course taught primarily by Christian

Seventh grade students hold the Bibles they will carry across the stage at graduation.

a Christmas chapel concert for their respective campuses and then as a group for the spring finale under the direction of music teacher, Patsy Lane.

Twenty-three fifth and sixth grade students were named Campus Life Ambassadors—11 from Cordova and 12 from White Station.

Class trips were taken to Washington D.C. (8th), St. Louis (7th), Chattanooga (6th), Nashville (5th), and Discovery Park in Union City (4th).

Cordova Lower School recognized two of their parents, Mark and Megan Hession, with the Volunteer of the Year award for their leadership with the Watch D.O.G. program (a volunteer program for dads).

Memphis in May selected Harding White Station as a host for their dance troupe, Living Traditions Folk Ensemble, to perform native dances highlighting the country of Poland.

Faculty/Staff Recognitions

At the Faculty and Staff End of the Year Awards dinner, these faculty/staff members were recognized: Paige Essary (’84), Pat Bowie Early Childhood Teacher of the Year; Lori Underwood (‘91), Terry Ellers Lower School Teacher of the Year; Melinda Webb, Staff Member of the Year; Janelle Phipps, Betty Bates Upper School Teacher of the Year; and Eddy Efaw, Jewel Sisson Award for Teaching Excellence.

A team of seventeen went on Harding’s third Honduras mission trip—13 students and four adults (two teachers and two parents).

The 2014 Homecoming Queen was Sara Jones (12th), escorted by Skylar Oliver (12th); King and Queen of Hearts were Justice Laws (12th) and Jennifer Nichols (12th).

Lower School

Sixty-seven sixth grade students transitioned to seventh grade in The Bridge Ceremony.

Eleven fourth–sixth grade students received the Presidential Academic Excellence Award given by the U. S. Department of Education. The requirements are a score in the 85th percentile or above in Total Math or Total Reading on the fifth grade achievement test and an A- or above for the fourth grade, fifth grade, and half of sixth grade.

Thirty-five lower school students received recognition from the national poetry contest through Creative Communication. These were original works prepared for the lower school Poetry Palette, coordinated by librarian, Misty Boone.

Camille Carter (6th) received the Patriots Pen Award for her essay using the 2014 theme, “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans.”

Spelling Bee winners were: Emily Patterson (Cordova, 6th), Delaney Viner (White Station, 6th), and Preston Cates (Cherry Road, 8th).

Ninety lower school students qualified to receive the National Physical Fitness Award for 2014-15, and 14 students were Presidential Youth Fitness Award recipients.

The Lower School Choir (5th–6th) and Recorder Ensemble (6th) performed

ACADEMIC Highlights

Reunions were held for the classes of 1974 and 1999 in January. Homecoming 2014 hosted the classes of 1984, 1989, 1973, and 1974.

Alumni were on campus for the annual Alumni Chapel & Reception in November and for the retiring of Kayla Keys’s (’13) basketball jersey #22.

Over 60 current parents, students, and alumni attended the Baseball Reunion Weekend.

Other events included: Homecoming festivities and game; three band concerts and two chorus concerts; five main-stage theatrical productions; Veterans Day programs; Student Art Show showcasing visual art students in grades 8–12; Lower School Fine Arts Night showcasing the Recorder Ensemble (6th), the Lower School Choir (grades 5–6) and selected artwork (grades 4–6); Christmas and Spring programs by lower school; Awards Day; Seventh Grade Bible Ceremony; Sixth Grade Bridge Ceremony; Thanksgiving Feast; Italian Feast; Movie on the Lawn (grades 4–6); and chapel programs.

Guests on Campuses

These were just some of the many guests that visited our campuses: film-maker Nick Michael (’06); singer/songwriters Ronnie Lillard and Stephen and Julia Trafton; authors Amber Turner (’89), S.D. Smith, and Molly Caldwell Crosby; Dr. Leland “Bubba” Edwards and Dr. Seun Heinkel, pediatricians; Dr. Michael Williams, oral surgeon; Bartlett Chief of Police Gary Rikard; Deputy Chief Rowena Adams from the Memphis Police Department; James Curry from the Memphis Fire Department; Memphis Mayor A.C. Wharton; and the Memphis Grizzlies general manager, Chris Wallace, and basketball player, Tony Allen.

Scott Frizzell (’07) was named as one of 16 PBS Innovators in the nation.

Melanie Semore, head of upper school, was recognized as the 2014 National Christian School Association Educator of the Year.

Jane Morgan and Wendi Heaton were named Star Teachers at the 2015 Commencement Ceremony (named by the valedictorian and salutatorian).

Lower school music teacher, Patsy Lane, received the Citizenship Education Teacher Award Grades K–5 from the Department of Tennessee, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Three upper school teachers were selected as AP Exam graders—Janelle Phipps, Jane Morgan, and Amy Coleman (’87).

Events for Families and Friends

The Back-to-School Bash hosted over 900 parents and students.

The Happy in Memphis 5K & Fall Festival had over 560 registrants for the race and a record 348 runners who completed the course.

Taste of Harding hosted over 550 guests.

Jazz Lites had over 200 in attendance.

Over 120 friends attended the Institute for Faith and the Arts (IFA) Longing for Glory, an intimate concert with Stephen and Juliet Trafton. IFA’s Night on South Main had over 75 attendees.

Lower School Night, a football pregame event, hosted over 350 lower school students and parents.

The All Sports Celebration hosted the 2014-15 athletes and their families.

Over 60 Harding friends and family members joined our 6th St. Jude Marathon Spirit Station at the Overton Park Pavilion.

Alumni Relations Office coordinated the first weekend Almost Alumni Cookout.

Senior Wind Ensemble and Junior Concert Band each placed first at their concert festival.

The SWE earned a Gold (Superior) rating, 1st place in the 1A Division, and Best Band Overall award, the top honor for all instrumental groups regardless of classification, at the Heritage Worldstrides Music Festival in Anaheim, California. Brendan Welty (10th) received the “When You Wish...” Award given to the one person from the entire festival who represents an indomitable spirit and great courage.

The Jazz Lites Concert fundraiser (dinner with performance by Harding Jazz Band) hosted over 200 guests. Harding White Station parent Ephraim Urevbu gave permission to use one of his paintings, “Melody Makers,” to promote the event.

All State Band honors went to Becca Smith (12th). Ana Pridgen (11th) was an alternate. All West Band honors—James Darby (9th), Avery Efaw (9th), Audrey Lynn (9th), Caroline Birdwell (9th); Kelly Vinh (8th), Mikyla Smith (8th), Hunter Underwood (9th); Alternates —Elizabeth Monix (9th), Audrey Powell (9th), Jackson Gilreath (9th); Becca Smith (12th), Ana Pridgen (11th), Caleb Cranford (11th) Anna Claire Gaines (10th); Alternates—Hayley Ford (11th), Collin Anderson (10th), Grant Hill (10th). Colby Canterbury, director.

Ana Pridgen (11th) performed for the third year in a row with Macy’s Great American Marching Band as part of the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Harding choruses welcomed Brooks Gatlin as their new choral director. The A Cappella was awarded Gold First Place in their division at the Heritage Choral Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. They gave their annual Christmas performance at The Peabody Memphis. All State Chorus honors went to Caleb Cranford (11th). Zach Riedel (12th) and Jordyn McNeil (11th) were alternates.

National School Choral Award—Caleb Cranford (11th), Kate Galloway (12th); All Southwest Chorus honors—Jordyn McNeil (11th), Cameron Donlin (9th), Zach Riedel (12th), John Shanklin (12th), Julian Isabel (10th), Wilson Hughes (11th), Caleb Cranford (11th), Mia Lopez (8th).

The Harding Academy Student Art Show displayed works of all visual arts students from grade 8–12, and the following awards were given (as voted on by attendees): Eighth Grade—Alaina Abbott, Drawing; Art I—(tie) Brittain Lawrence (11th), Drawing; and Kendall Force (11th), Painting; 3D—Kameryn Johnson (10th), Pottery; 3D Honors—Meredith Ehemann (11th), Pottery; 2D—Hanchen (David) Wang (10th), Painting; 2D Honors—Cole Bennett (11th), Mixed Media; Digital Imagery—Wade Linder (11th); Studio Arts for Seniors—Sarah Chow (12th), Painting; Best Senior Show—Sara Jones (12th); Best Piece of the Show—(tie) Brook Powell

FINE ARTS Highlights

(11th), Painting; and Sarah Chow (12th), Painting; The Trent Williamson President’s Award—Brook Powell (11th), Painting; The Kevin Starks Vice-President’s Award—Rachel Hickman (11th), Pottery; The Melanie Semore Head of Upper School Award—Christopher Galbreath (12th), Pottery; The Seth and Jenna King Spiritual Life Award—Sara Jones (12th), Photography. Students again created ceramic pieces that were sold in the Cup of Cold Water fundraising event raising over $438 for The Pearl House in Ghana, West Africa.

Third year pottery students held their first Pottery Show & Sale with some of the proceeds going back into the art program to help replenish supplies.

Harding Academy received a record 25 awards at the 50th Anniversary Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards: Silver Keys—Meredith Ehemann (11th), Sculpture; Christopher Galbreath (12th), Sculpture; Skylar Oliver (12th), Painting; Savannah Smith (12th), Sculpture; Honorable Mentions—Senior High Division—Jesse Adkins (12th), Pottery; Taylor Aeschliman (10th), Pottery; Tony Butler (11th), Drawing; Sarah Chow (12th), Painting; Marcia Gooden (12th), Painting and Photography; Tori Hooker (11th), Drawing; Madison Jackson (12th), Illustration; Sara Jones (12th), one mention in Painting and three mentions in Photography; Graham Linton (12th), Illustration; Tyler Mayo (12th), Comic Art; Brook Powell (11th), Painting; Toni Sharp (11th), Drawing; Katie Short (11th), Sculpture; Cameron Smith (10th), Drawing; Hanchen (David) Wang (10th), Drawing; Junior High Division—Thomas Rovery (8th), Drawing.

Artwork by Sarah Chow (12th) (landscape) and Hanchen (David) Wang (10th) (self-portrait) will be included in the 2015 issue of Aerie International, a digital magazine and website that features high school students’ writing and visual arts.

Five successful main-stage shows were produced by the theatre arts department, two in lower school, Snow White and The Jungle Book, and three in upper school, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and The One Act Play Festival. The Drowsy Chaperone was nominated for Best Lighting in the Orpheum’s High School Musical Awards. Jeff Frizzell (parent and Board Member) and Paul Hayes (’77) (alumnus and parent) donated materials and built sets for our productions. Paul Shanklin (’81) donated a new sound board and wireless headsets. Over 40 parents representing grades 1–12 took active roles in supporting the productions this year.

Cameron Donlin (9th) performed in Footloose at the Bartlett Performing Arts Center.

Cameron Donlin (9th) and Hannah Milburn (10th) represented Harding at the Orpheum’s High School Musical Awards.

Johnathan Dance (3rd) made his TV debut in LA on “Ground Floor” and had a guest spot for summer 2015.

Abby Myers (11th) represented Harding on the STAR council at the Orpheum.

Katie Riedel (5th) was a member of the ensemble in The Wizard of Oz at Harrell Performing Arts Theatre in Collierville. She was also a finalist in the Mid-South Fair Junior Youth Talent Competition last September with her musical theatre dance solo, “Don’t Rain On My Parade.”

Claudia-Ruthie Austin (5th) made her debut on the big stage at Theatre Memphis in the evening production of A Christmas Carol.

Carliss Settles (12th) was selected to play in the prestigious 13th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Football Game.

Will Lawrence (9th) was named to the 2014 MaxPreps Freshman Football All-Star Team.

Varsity football finished second in District and went to the playoffs. All District Team—Carliss Settles (12th), Joshua Brandon (12th), Emmitt Thomas (12th), Nicholas Martin (10th), Will Lawrence (9th), Calvin Austin, III (10th), Mason Harwell (10th), and Caleb Ellis (12th).

Junior high football finished 6–1. Jon Arnett stepped in as head coach of this team due to the illness of head coach Buster Clemens.

Varsity baseball finished their season at sub-state. All District Team—Nathan Ruble (10th), Jake Criswell (11th), Ty Wooton (10th), Jake Sutton (11th), Chris Swanberg (10th), Nolan Stevens (12th), Casey Harford (10th), and Robert Mihalko (12th); All Region Team—Nathan Ruble (10th), Jake Criswell (11th), Nolan Stevens (12th), and Casey Harford (10th); All Tournament Team—Nathan Ruble (10th), Jake Criswell (11th), Casey Harford (10th), Noah Sharp (10th), and Nolan Stevens (12th).

Varsity softball finished first in the District II-A. All District Team—Kayley Underwood (10th), Sarah Coleman (9th), Kelsi Elkins (12th), and Grace Thurmond (12th). All State Team—Kayley Underwood (10th); All Star Tennessee Team—Grace Thurmond (12th); All Academic Team Tennessee—Kelsi Elkins (12th), Melissa King (11th), and Molly Flowers (11th).

Varsity boys basketball were runners up at both the region tournament and state tournament. First Team All District—Calvin Austin, III (10th) and Bryant Lee (10th); All District Team Honorable Mention—Troy West (12th); All Region Team and All State Team—Anthony Yarbrough (11th) and Troy West (12th).

Varsity girls basketball were district co-champions and region champions. They continued to the state tournament where they ended their season in the semi-finals. All District Team—Antoinette Lewis (10th) and Anna Horner (11th); All Region Tournament Team—Anna Horner (11th), Kelsi Elkins (12th), and Antoinette Lewis (10th). Antoinette Lewis (10th) was also MVP of the Tournament.

Kaylah Keys’s (’13) #22 basketball jersey was retired. Family, friends, and former teammates attended a reception in her honor.

Girls eighth grade basketball were the Shelby 7/8 League champions with a 16–1 record.

In varsity swimming, James Townsdin (10th) and Alyssa Hale (10th) went to the state meet and also qualified for the USSA Southeastern Swimming Championship. Alyssa Hale was the county champion in the 100 butterfly and the 100 breaststroke. She also set a new Shelby County record in the 100 breaststroke. James Townsdin was the county champion in the 50 breaststroke and the 100 breaststroke. He also set new Shelby County records in both the 50 and 100 breaststroke.

Junior high swim team’s Lizzie Wooton (8th) placed first in the 50 butterfly and 50 breaststroke and third in the 50 freestyle at the final middle school meet of the season.

ATHLETIC Highlights

Varsity volleyball went to the state tournament and finished in the semi-finals. 1st Team All-Region Award—Ellie Arnett (12th); 1st Team All-Region Award —Lauren Deaton (9th); 2nd Team All-Region Award—Katie Grace Short (11th); All-Tournament Team—

Ellie Arnett (12th) and Lauren Deaton (9th).

Varsity girls soccer’s Sarah Luttrell (10th) was named to the Division II-A West District 1 Region Soccer Team.

In varsity bowling, Christian Smith (9th) went to State.

Varsity boys tennis doubles team, Jack Webber (11th) and Boyd Webber (9th), went to the state tournament.

Varsity boys cross country team were DII-A West Region Champions and finished third at the State Meet. All Region Team and All State Team—Clayton Sharp (9th) and Christopher Galbreath (12th); All Region Team and Honorable Mention All State Team—Joshua Sanders (12th); Honorable Mention All Region Team—Wesley Lim (11th).

Varsity boys track finished first among Class A teams in Division-II and third among all Division-II teams from West Tennessee at the state track competition.

Varsity girls track went to the TSSAA Spring Fling State Meet. Individual and team results: Antoinette Lewis (10th) placed 3rd in shot put. Girls 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams both placed 5th; girls 4x400 relay team placed 6th. Sarah Luttrell (10th) finished 6th in the pentathlon. She was third among freshmen and sophomores and second among the athletes from West Tennessee.

The varsity boys cross country team finished third at the State Meet.

Both varsity boys and girls track teams finished first in the TSSAA Division II-A State Invitational in Nashville. Calvin Austin, III (10th) was named MVP of the meet for the second year in a row.

Individual and team track results from the State Meet: Jesse Adkins (12th) tied for 5th in high jump. Calvin Austin, III (10th) placed 4th in the 100-meter dash (.02 seconds behind the 1st place finisher and 0.1 of a second off the school record). Calvin Austin, III (10th) won the 200-meter dash and set a new school record; it was the second fastest time across all divisions and classes in Tennessee. Nick Martin (10th) placed 5th in the 200-meter dash. Boys 4x100 team placed 3rd and set a new school record. Boys 4x200 relay team placed 2nd and were state runners up. The 4x400 relay team placed 6th.

Junior high track placed first in small division of the Shelby 7/8 Championship meet with LaNea Wallace (8th) and Austin Jackson (8th) being named MVP of the entire meet.

Varsity cheer won the State Tournament Sportsmanship Award for DII-A. They placed

first in their division at the Cheer for Kids competition. They competed in the first-ever STUNT competition in Tennessee.

Faculty/Staff Recognitions

Executive Vice President and Athletic Director, Kevin Starks (‘93), was selected as the A. F. Bridges Athletic Director of the Year for TSSAA athletic district 9. He was also recognized as the Memphis Magazine Face of Christian Athletics. In addition, he was named Coach of the Year by Harding Academy.

ATHLETIC Highlights

Cheer competed in the first-ever STUNT competition in Tennessee.

Varsity volleyball head coach, Alyssa Hall (‘06), was named West Tennessee Division II-A Volleyball Coach of the Year by colleagues of area high school volleyball programs from our division.

Coach Ronn Rubio (’65) was named Commercial Appeal’s Best of the Preps Cross Country Coach of the Year. He also received the Sonny Winters Memorial Sportsmanship Award.

Signings

Christina Jackson—Volleyball, Christian Brothers UniversityEmmitt Thomas—Football, Austin Peay UniversityCarliss Settles—Football, Austin Peay University Nolan Stevens—Baseball, Blue Mountain College

Commercial Appeal Best of the Preps 2014–2015

Sonny Winters Sportsmanship Award: Ronn Rubio (’65)

Coach of the Year, Cross Country: Ronn Rubio (’65)

FinalistsScholar-Athlete of the Year: Christopher Galbreath (12th)

Swimming: Alyssa Hale (10th)

Track: Calvin Austin, III (10th)

All-Metro TeamsVolleyball: Ellie Arnett (12th), Katie Grace Short (11th)

Girls Soccer: Sarah Luttrell (10th)

Boys Cross Country: Christopher Galbreath (12th), Clayton Sharp (9th)

Football: Calvin Austin, III (10th), Emmitt Thomas (12th)

Bowling: Christian Smith (9th)

Girls Swimming: Alyssa Hale (10th)

Boys Swimming: James Townsdin (10th)

Girls Basketball: Antoinette Lewis (10th), Anna Horner (11th)

Boys Basketball: Anthony Yarbrough (11th), Troy West (12th), Calvin Austin, III (10th)

Baseball: Jake Criswell (11th), Casey Harford (10th), Nathan Ruble (10th), Nolan Stevens (12th)

Softball: Sarah Coleman (9th), Kelsi Elkins (12th), Kayley Underwood (10th)

Soccer: Kortney Cardin (11th)

Tennis: Brook Powell (11th)

Boys track: Jesse Adkins (12th), Calvin Austin, III (10th), Nick Martin (10th), Harding boys 400 relay team, Harding boys 800 relay team, Harding boys 1600 relay team

Girls track: Antoinette Lewis (10th), Sarah Luttrell (10th), Harding girls 400 relay team, Harding girls 800 relay team, Harding girls 1600 relay team

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Luis and Dana PalaciosParker School UniformsMicah and Tiffany ParkhurstBill and Julianne ParksTony Parks and Michelle Kimbril-ParksBrent and Elizabeth PattersonKerry and Carolyn PattersonPediatrics East, Inc.Cindy PenningtonKenneth and Jackie PerkinsJames and Lydia PerryHugh and June PetersonChuck and Sue PetreyChris and Audrey PhillipsDave and Ann PhillipsSam and Debby PhillipsStan and Janelle PhippsBarbara PiggChristopher and Paula PittsTracy PointerPomp Auto Brokers, LLCThomas PoundsJohn and Laura PowellKevin and Sharon PowellMark and Deborah PowellScott and Kelsie PowellWalt PowellFred and Joan PrattTimothy and Stephanie PriceSean and Kelly PrineHugh and Jana PulleyLynne QuallsRay and Kisha QuarlesR. T. Carlock Co.Brent and Laura RaginBart and Sheryl RaglandAllen and Becky RaichWalter and Paula RainesMichael RallingsSloan and Brandi RamseyChris and Wendy RayKathie RayWayne and Anita RayMark and Susan RayburnRE:FUEL Memphis, Inc.Randy and Lynn ReasonsLoistene ReedReese Family Dentistry LLCChad and Amy ReevesBates Regan

Regions BankBrian and Glynda RhoadsRoger RhodesJeffrey and Michelle RiceBrant and Karen RiedelGary and Cheryl RiedelBob and Cindy RiederGary and Dorothy RikardWill and Claire RikardJonathan and Janice RileyRiverview Appraisal ServiceArt and Mary RobertsDavid and Amy RobertsonRyan and Seanda RobinsonChristian and Elaine RogersDen RogersJack and Tina RogersLinda RolfValerie RoseburJay and Melissa RossRoss Witt PLLCPerrin and Catherine RowseyJames and Trudi RoystonRonn and Susan RubioTate and Deb RushRussann Lumber Co.Johnathan and Twana RussellEd and Cheryl RussellTerry and Patsy RyanDon and Patti SandersJohn and Kim SandersLeon and Marilyn SandersonMichael and Darla SandersonMichael and Andrea SansoneLouis and Janet SaundersMichael and Cindy SavagePatricia ScalesSchilling Farms DentalMatthew and Erin SchmidtAntionne and Angela ScottKeicha ScottKevin and Treasure ScottStephen and Marsha ScottTimothy and Carol ScottSamuel and Kelly SealeySeamless Systems, Inc.Cody and Rebecca SemlerMichael and Melanie SemoreHarry and Nancy SerattShades of Color Landscaping

July 1, 2014–June 30, 2015

Carl and Heidi ShaferPaul and Angie ShanklinJay and Judy ShappleyBobby and Denise SharpTony and Jacqueline SharpSharp, Robbins, & Popwell

Construction LLCRon and Lynn ShegogKevin and Melissa ShelbyLen and Gilda ShelbyPhillip ShockleyMary SibertVirginia SimmonsSimplexGrinnellAdam and Carrie SimpsonGarry and Debbie SimpsonJerry and Debra SissonJewel SissonLarry and Lee SissonSisson & Sisson Law FirmMarkus and Wendy SmithRobert SmithBayard SnowdenBarbara SolomonSouthern Security Federal

Credit UnionSpa Therapies LLCSherri SpainLisa StachowskiDavid and Stacy StadlerAndy and Georgia StaffordTim and Carol StaffordCharles and Tracy StanfordTerry and Kim StanfordBetty Stanley

Kevin and Becky StarksSteven M. Parkhurst, DDSBrenda StewartChris and Keri StewartGreg and Amber StewartPaul StewartBob and Joy StrawDoug and Michelle StubbsMark and Laurie SuttonDavid and Genie SwanJohnny and Lisa SwolenskyTAG Truck CenterBarbara TaylorSteve TaylorTESCO Properties, Inc.Johnny and Marilyn ThomasMarilyn ThomasKathryn ThompsonDavid and Linda TichenorTim and Sarah TienElaine TownsdinJohn and Jane TuckerMichael and Courtney TuckerJeff and Claire TurnerChiedo and Sylvia UgorjiJacquelin UlmerAlan and Lori UnderwoodEphraim and Sheila UrevbuTom and Leigh Van DurenTim and Terryl VinerRon and Christy WadeJohn and Pamela WakefieldPhil and Vicki WalkerRob and Donette WallaceJoe and Carla Ward

Richard and Angela WarrenRodney and Catrina WarrenMarlon and Mialika WatkinsWatkins Family DentistryMelinda WebbJ.P. and Jennifer WebberLinda WebsterJudy WelchWells Fargo AdvisorsWells Fargo Community

Support CampaignCassica WhiteJerome White and Misty Rosser-WhiteJoAnn WhiteWhite Station Parents ClubJodi and Angie WhitfieldTracy WhitleyRon and Brenda WiggintonRyan and Lisa WiggintonDonna WilkersonDelories WilliamsRonnie and Pam WilliamsTrent and Kristen WilliamsonRick WilsonRobert and Jackie WilsonWolfchase Limb and BraceKaitlynn WoodRichard and Sara WoodEddie and Erica WoodardClarence and Sonja WrightDaniel and Karen YeagerDavid and Shelia ZaricorGary and Lisa Zyriek

DONORS July 1, 2014–June 30, 2015

Cordova Early Childhood students celebrate Memphis at their spring program.

ANNUAL FUNDHarding Academy

ENDOWMENT for EXCELLENCE in the FINE ARTS

The Annual Fund is our yearly giving foundation that bridges the gap between the income from tuition and the actual cost of a Harding education.

Learn more: HardingLions.org/AnnualFund

Scholarships supplement tuition costs for students who could not otherwise attend Harding Academy.

The Endowment for Excellence in the Fine Arts was established a provide a permanent source of funding to expand and enhance all fine arts programs at Harding Academy. Please support the Fine Arts programs at Harding Academy.

Learn more: HardingLions.org/arts/give-to-fine-arts

Miss Brenda’s Early Childhood Literacy Fund supports and expands literacy for our youngest learners by purchasing books, providing quality professional development for early childhood staff, and supporting efforts to create quality children’s literature.

Help build strong students by donating to any of these funds online at:

HARDINGLIONS.ORG/DONATE

Steadfast is a multi-year, multi-phase campaign to update our outdoor facilities and grounds to be state-of-the-art.

Learn more: HardingLions.org/Steadfast

AnnuAl Fund SteAdFASt

ScholArShipS

“MiSS” BrendA’S eArly childhood literAcy Fund

endowMent For excellence in the Fine ArtS

WAYS to GIVE

Annual Fund $73,649

Happy in Memphis 5K$74,221

Taste of Harding$87,016

Steadfast$667,613

Endowment for Excellence in the Fine Arts$28,280

Endowed Scholarships$34,631

Kroger Community Rewards$9,886

Smallest Donation$3

Largest Donation$250,000

Increase in Donations from Previous Year$194,120

1100 Cherry Rd. Memphis TN 38117www.HardingLions.org

2014–2015 GIVING by the NUMBERS

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