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LovettSeptember 2012Volume 31 Number 1
A news publication of The Lovett School
Habitat for Humanity GiftThis year for the Habitat build, members of the Lovett community worked together to create Adirondack chairs for the new Habitat homeown-ers from The Lovett School. Members of Michael Halad’s Upper School technical theater class spent the summer building them, and then Upper School Habitat members painted them. Pictured are Riley Frazer, Olivia Strader, and Clara Easterlin with the chairs
Celebrate Homecoming 2012Get excited for Lovett’s Homecoming weekend on
September 28–29!
On Friday night the festivities kick off with a
complimentary alumni dinner, served by LowCountry
Barbecue, in the Glover Gym between 5:30 and 7:00 pm.
After dinner, everyone will move on to see the Lions
take on Ft. Payne High School, just across the drive on
Conley-Oakley Field in the Kilpatrick Stadium.
Saturday is a special day for camaraderie and
reminiscence, as specific reunion classes celebrate with
afternoon and evening events by invitation only.
This year’s reunions salute the graduates of 1962
(Lovett’s first 50th reunion), 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987,
1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007.
For more information on any of the alumni
homecoming and reunion events, contact the Alumni
Office at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1208, or [email protected].
Other Events Happening on Lovett’s Campus Homecoming Weekend
Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center Dedication
Friday, September 28
4:30–5:30 pm
Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center
Lovett’s new scouting and community meeting facility,
located across from the Baseball/Softball Complex
20th Anniversary Siempre Verde Reunion
Saturday, September 29
4:00–6:00 pm
Rogers & Westmoreland Activity Center
Come see old friends and relive your amazing trip to
Siempre Verde. A short program will begin at 4:45 pm.
R.s.v.p. with the number in your party to rsvp@lovett.
org by Wednesday, September 26. Adults only, please.
Trying to Keep Up with the Online Calendar? As part of Lovett’s commitment to sustainability, and because our campus is so dynamic, the Lovett Calendar is
online only this year. Need help navigating this new world?
Tip #1Subscribe to the Lovett calendar through your Outlook, Google, or Yahoo calendar. When you subscribe, you are
enabling your calendar program to automatically synch with the Lovett online calendar, thereby keeping your per-
sonal calendar up-to-date with the latest Lovett events. Go to the Calendars page of the website at <www.lovett.org/
calendar> and click on the Subscribe link at the bottom right and then follow the directions.
Tip #2Sign up for MyAlerts! If you do not subscribe to the Lovett calendar, MyAlerts is a great way to stay informed of
changes and updates to the Lovett calendar. Go to the Calendars page of the website at <www.lovett.org/calendar>,
and click the MyAlerts link at the bottom right. Once you are on the MyAlerts page, add your email address and
hit save. You will get an email verifying your sign up; follow the link and select your options of receiving changes
via text or email. You can also select options for getting alerts when we add News items to the website, or update
specific athletic team pages.
Tip #3Still a paper person? You can print out the Lovett calendar a week or month at a time. Simply select the Views and
Print option on the right side of the page at <www.lovett.org/calendar>. Photocopies of the entire Calendar are also
available for sale in the Campus Store for $3.50.
Such a Worthy Cause Deserves a More Colorful NameYour generous gifts help to make excellence possible at
Lovett. Ours is a worthy cause that is changing young
lives, so we figured it’s time to change names, too.
The Lovett Annual Fund is now the True Blue Annual
Fund—a reminder of our loyal commitment to a truly
excellent education and future for our children.
In the coming months you will hear from Annual
Fund chairs Karen and Steve Denker (parents of
Bennett ’22 and Landon ’24) along with many other
parent volunteers. They will work closely with Lovett’s Advancement Staff to request your support of True Blue this
year.
If you’d like to get a head start with your gift or pledge, please contact Elizabeth Jones, director of annual
giving, at (404) 262-3032, ext. 1240, or visit <www.lovett.org/give>.
Pay Tuition OnlinePlease remember that as Lovett moves towards a more sustainable environment only the bills for the first and
second tuition payments—due July 1 and November 1—will continue to be available electronically and mailed. All
other student monthly billing is available online only and is posted by the 5th business day of each month. Look for
the monthly email notifications confirming the statement posting. Families currently receiving multiple copies for
distribution to third parties will continue to do so via paper statements.
To retain a copy of your monthly bill, please print or download at the beginning of each month. Once a
student’s monthly bill is posted for the new month, old bills can only be obtained from the Business Office. If you
have any questions, please contact Shonda McGee at [email protected], or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1253. To access your
statement, log in to NetClassroom (where you access grades), and select Billing. If you need your username and
password, email [email protected].
Say Cheese! Get Ready for Class and Yearbook PhotosSeptember 5: Senior Retakes and Make-ups
Upper School Portraits, Poole Foyer/Upper School Lobby
September 14: Middle School Portraits, MS Multipurpose Room
Upper School Portraits, Poole Foyer/Upper School Lobby
September 25: Lower School Portraits Grades 2–5, Upper Foyer of Lower School
September 26: Lower School Portraits Kindergarten–Grade 1, Upper Foyer of Lower School
October 10: Lower School Classroom Group Photos Kindergarten–Grade 2
October 11: Lower School Classroom Group Photos Grade 3–5
October 18: Retakes for all school levels, Poole Foyer/Upper School Lobby
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WMessageHeadmaster’s
Lovett Around
While you’ve been away, we’ve been busy gearing
up for fall! The Lovett Campus Store is stocked and
ready to meet your every need.
New men’s, women’s, youth, and toddler/baby
wear is now available. Don’t get caught at the
game without your Lovett wear. We have something
for everyone, including Under Armour and Nike
apparel.
Come take a look at our expanded assortment of
eco-friendly supplies.
New gifts galore.
The Lovett/Westminster T-shirt is on sale now
for $13 in the Campus Store. All proceeds from
the T-shirt benefit Habitat for Humanity. Show your
school spirit and help support a worthy cause!
The Campus Store is open Monday through
Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, and Friday,
7:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Our prices are always lower than suggested
retail, there is no sales tax, and all proceeds go
back to the school.
Campus Store
Open Office Hours with the Headmaster—New This YearWe are offering several blocks of time when new and returning parents are welcome to come in and meet with me to
discuss issues and questions you may have regarding such matters as school policy, direction, operations, planning,
and other subjects. The decision to have “open office hours” for parents grows out of a thoughtful suggestion that these
conversations would be helpful to me, to parents, and to the school.
These gatherings are completely optional and will be held in the Lovett Board Room at the following times:
Thursday, September 20, from 8:15–9:15 AM
Wednesday, October 3, from 3:30–4:30 PM
Wednesday, October 24, from 6:30–7:30 PM
If you are interested in attending one of these gatherings, please email Carol Cummings at [email protected]
to let her know your name, the number in your party, and the session you have chosen. And of course, if you have a
matter more confidential in nature, you are always welcome to make an appointment to see me.
Note: These times for “open office hours” are not to be confused with the small group meetings just for new parents held
across the fall. We do ask new parents to attend at least one of these meetings. New parents will receive information about these
sessions in a separate communication.
Billy Peebles | Headmaster
The Communications Office publishes the Lovett Lines newsletter nine times a year.
Deadline for the October 2012 issue of the Lovett Lines newsletter: Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Jennifer ZeiEditor/Designer(404) 262-3032, ext. [email protected]
Lovett
Our printer, Bennett Graphics, estimates that printing
on Forest Stewardship Council-Certified recycled
paper is the same as using 113 less trees per year!
Testing out the new Green Revolution bicycles
Spend Spring Break on the Lovett Mission TripsJoin members of the Lovett Community on a spring break mission trip! Rev. Steve Allen has planned family trips for
March 2013. One group will return to Guatemala and work on building, school, and community projects. Another
group will travel to El Salvador to work with school construction and classroom projects. Upper School students
in all grades are welcome to participate. Lower and Middle School students are also encouraged to come, but must
be accompanied by a parent. Sign-up forms with more information will be available on the Lovett website in late
September. Contact Steve Allen at [email protected] or Christian Young at [email protected] if you have any
questions.
Lovett to Host Relay for Life!Mark your calendars for May 31, 2013, and come support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Lovett’s
Kilpatrick Stadium. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives
of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. The event will be
open to the entire Vinings community, but we hope to have a large and enthusiastic Lovett team! Anyone interested
in helping with this fun and meaningful event should contact Jenny McCartney at [email protected] or
Angela Morris-Long at [email protected].
Green Corner Stay tuned for updates on sustainability initiatives going on within the Lovett community!
Green Revolution BicyclesA committee of students from the Green Team
unanimously voted to use funds from the budget of the
Building and Grounds Committee to purchase three Green
Revolution bicycles and the accompanying technology,
which will convert the energy produced by peddling into
D.C. current that can then be fed back into the building’s
power grid.
Assistant Athletic Director Charlie Finch learned
about the Green Revolution bicycles and was instrumental
in helping Lovett become the first K–12 school in the
nation to install them. The bikes are connected to a
generator, which captures the energy produced by the
cyclist and deliveres it to the electrical grid, and displays
the energy created on a flat screen television monitor in the Hite Wellness Center. Physical education, physics, and
math teachers plan to use the data in their classrooms. Our hope is that our new Green Revolution bicycles will raise
awareness about alternative energy sources and help students, faculty, and staff become healthier in the process. Our
P.E. classes also may be able to field test some of the ideas about the relationship between exercise and learning that
Dr. John Ratey has written about in his most recent book, Spark. Maybe you can read it while generating some extra
watts on one of our new Green Revolution bicycles!
Learning Styles Workshop The Academic Resource Center will offer a workshop for
parents on Thursday, November 15, from 9:00–10:00 am
in the Middle School Multipurpose Room. Understanding
“how” your child learns can impact his/her homework
environment and open communication between you
and your child. Make reservations by contacting Marcia
Sisson in the Academic Resource Center at
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Lovett AroundWelcome Back!We hope that the transition back to school has been a smooth one and that you and your students are enjoying all that
Lovett has to offer.
We also hope that if you have not already committed to volunteering with one of the organizations on campus,
that you will take a minute to consider doing so. One of Lovett’s greatest strengths is its partnership with parents.
Your gift of time and talent helps provide services to enrich the overall experience for students, families, fac-
ulty, and staff. We are grateful that each year our parents find a way, despite busy schedules, to donate thousands of
hours to Lovett Parent Association, Friends of the Arts, LionBackers, Lovett International Alliance, Parent Support
Groups, and other groups. There is definitely something for everyone who would like to be involved and signing up is
simple to do. Just visit the Parent section on the Lovett website and scroll down to Parent Involvement to find volun-
teer forms. No username or password is needed, though you may want to have your student billing account number
handy if you would like to charge membership or gifts.
Again, we are so thankful to those of you who have already signed on and in many cases, already put in long-
hours over the summer. There is much more to do over the course of the year, so please consider jumping in—it is
deeply rewarding!
Patty Layson and Beth Mayfield | LPA Co-Presidents
Recycled UniformsThe Lovett Recycled Uniform co-chairs and volunteers would like to thank all of you for shopping at our opening sale
in August! We made record sales thanks to your donations and purchases! We appreciate and encourage gently-used
uniform donations anytime throughout the year. We especially need Upper and Middle School skorts, belts, ties, and
any senior items.
Donation bins are located outside our shop in the LPA office (lower level of the Fuqua Center), at the Lower
School front steps, outside the Campus Store, and in the Middle School entrance foyer.
Come visit us monthly on the first Wednesday of each month from 8:00–10:00 am. This year we are adding two
afternoon sales in October and January so that parents and students can shop after school/carpool.
Our sale dates for the school year are as follows:
2012–13 First Wednesday Sales
September 5, 8:00–10:00 am
October 3, 8:00–10:00 am and 2:00–3:30 pm
November 7, 8:00–10:00 am
December 5, 8:00–10:00 am
January 9, 8:00–10:00 am and 2:00–3:30 pm
February 6, 8:00–10:00 am
March 13, 8:00–10:00 am
April 3, 8:00–10:00 am
2013 Final Sale Friday, May 10, 8:00 am–3:30 pm
If you have any questions or would like to be on our volunteer list, please email [email protected] or
Tracy Cross and Ledina Austin | Recycled Uniform Co-Chairs
Lovett Auction 2013Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 23, 2013!The Auction Committee extends a special thank you to the people who have signed up to be Patrons. Our Patrons are
critical to the success of the auction and we have already received $64,000 in Patron donations. Please consider sup-
porting the auction in this important way.
The Lovett website now has an Auction 2013 link right on the homepage to take you to the Auction page. On the
Auction page you can get donor forms, corporate sponsor forms, and patron forms, in addition to contact information
and important dates. Auction items will be highlighted on the page later this fall.
Many hands are needed to make this fabulous party successful in raising money to enhance our children’s educa-
tion. Whether you are looking for a big task, a small task, advance work, or something to do the night of the auction,
there is a place for you to volunteer. So, if you want to join a committee, be a patron, donate an item, be a corporate
sponsor, or participate in some other way, let us know!
Marlyn Chapman and Cindy Price | Auction Co-Chairs
Adult Education Series Kicks Off with Bridge, CeramicsWhether you want to learn a new skill, delve into an academic
interest, or simply reconnect with friends in the community, the
2012–13 Adult Education Series at Lovett is for you! In September,
the Adult Education Series includes “Learn Bridge in a Day” and
“Ceramics with Mr. Z.”
Later this year, the Adult Education Series will feature Billy
Peebles’s course on Abraham Lincoln, an art history offering from
Jordan Clark, and more!
For a complete course schedule or to register, please visit
<www.lovett.org/adulteducation> or contact Cynthia Coleman at
[email protected] or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1369.
Net proceeds of Adult Education courses benefit need-based
financial aid for Lovett students.
College DayLovett’s College Day will take place on Monday,
September 10.
Many thanks to the more than 80 LPA volunteers
who will join the Lovett Upper School administration
and faculty in welcoming 230 college representatives
from every corner of the United States and several foreign
countries. Following a Southern-style breakfast served
in our Dining Hall, these admissions representatives
will meet with juniors and seniors from Lovett, as well
as students from a dozen other Georgia independent
schools.
Thanks to all in the Lovett College Counseling Office
for their enormous efforts on behalf of our students to
make this College Day a resounding success. Contact
[email protected] if you would like to volunteer.
LIA Celebrates “An Evening of Caribbean Excellence”The Lovett International Alliance kicks off our sixth year
with an “Evening of Caribbean Excellence.” This event
will be held on Sunday, September 9, from 5:00–7:00 pm at
the Rackley Rooftop Garden. Sample Caribbean delights
and meet fellow LIA parents.
LIA membership includes more than 230 Lovett
families hailing from more than 20 countries, including
Australia, China, Congo, Cuba, France, Honduras, India,
Ireland, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Portugal, Nigeria, South
Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and, of course, the
United States.
Participating families include parents that were
born outside of the U.S. or those with careers involving
international business. We welcome all families that
maintain an interest in global affairs, foreign languages,
and international travel.
Save the date for our Sunday, October 21, Worldfest !
2012–13 LIA Board:
Co-Presidents: Andrea Dod and Geeta Gupta
Secretary: Greg Seminara
Treasurer: Corrie Johnson
Cultural/Education: Lelanie Farris and Audrey Summers
Social: Anisa Daftari and Kevin Young
Membership: Naveena Mosur
Hospitality: Rekha Hansalia and Robin Jones
Resource Directory: Linda Tai
Thanks for the Memories! We look forward to welcoming old and new friends back to the Summer Programs at Lovett next year!
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News Lower School
Preparing for a Healthy School Year Your child’s health and wellness are a major concern. We need your cooperation to help us control the spread of
illness in our school. Lovett will be following the guidelines that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), our state, and our local health departments have requested. These are outlined below:
Students, faculty, or staff with illnesss (fever of 100.2 degrees F or above, body aches, runny/stuffy nose, sore
throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) should remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are symptom and fever
free (under 100 degrees F) without the use of fever-reducing medications, such as Tylenol or Advil/Motrin or the
generic of these same medications.
Aspirin or asprin-containing products should not be administered to anyone 18 years old or younger due to the
risk of Reye’s syndrome.
Cough or sneeze into the elbow. If using a tissue or hands to cover the mouth or nose, wash hands immediately
with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Do not share personal items such as towels, utensils, cups, straws, etc.
Help your student (and yourself) to get 8–10 hours of rest each night to boost his/her immune system.
A nutritious, protein-filled breakfast before school helps the brain be alert for learning and decreases symptoms
of headaches, dizziness, stomachache, and weakness. Sugary foods are consumed much quicker and leave the
student hungry by mid-morning.
During all seasons, especially in hot weather, consumption of fluids for hydration is essential.
Family Flu Clinic Coming to LovettThursday, October 11, from 1:00–4:00 PM in the Middle School Multipurpose Room Need to get your flu vaccine? Do it conveniently at Lovett! Middle and Upper School students may come alone with
a signed consent form. Lower School students must be accompanied by a parent. Parents and siblings are welcome.
Flu vaccine will be $23 per person; flu mist will be $30 per person. Student billing may be used, and cash, checks, and
credit cards are accepted. An insurance receipt will be given to you. Please call the Infirmary at (404) 262-3032, ext.
1242, to register. Walk-ins are welcome! The flu vaccine is provided by Health Check Services.
Lice—Yucky BugsWith the ending of summer camps and the beginning of fall sports and the sharing of helmets, please check your
students/children for lice. Signs are increased and/or continual head scratching and itching. Lice eggs appear as
tiny rice-like bits that are glued to the hair shaft close to the scalp. Most often you will find these behind the ears
and at the base of the scalp at the neck as lice like dark areas, but they can be anywhere on the scalp. These are
difficult to remove. A lice comb with its tiny close together teeth is most helpful! Your physician or pharmacist can
assist you if lice or nits are present. If you have any questions, please call the Infirmary at
(404) 262-3032, ext. 1242. We would rather those critters stay out of school!
Volunteers
Avery Brady
Mary Grace Easterling
Margot Williams
Saqlain Golandez
Matthew Cartledge
Luke Hart
George Anderson
John Jameson
Khadejah Jackson
Davis Johnson
Sonia Gupta
Preston Hill
Rachel Wong
Cameron Greer
TWe BelieveThe Lower School faculty launched the 2012–13 school year with two overarching themes: “We’re All in This Togeth-
er” and “We Believe.” We believe in our students, one another, and ourselves.
During our first Lower School gathering of the year, teacher buzz resounded as faculty spent time sharing why
they became teachers, what about teaching gives them the most joy, and how they show their students and colleagues
that they believe in them. It was a natural progression to move from this conversation to one about our goals for the
year.
Together, faculty created some goals for our school community and for teaching and learning. Here is a sampling:
School Community
We will intentionally promote positive leadership through classroom/teaching environments.
Math
In order to create confident mathematicians, we will continue to strengthen math fact learning and lift the level of
math discussions in our classrooms.
Reading
We will encourage students to write longer and stronger about their reading (post-its, journals, computer).
Writing
We will continue to work on making the teaching of grammar and mechanics consistent across all grade levels and
hold students accountable.
Social Studies
We will deepen our understanding of inquiry-based teaching so that our students’ thinking becomes more visible.
Ambitious? Yes. Unusual? No.
In order to do what is best for children, Lower School teachers continually seek ways to outgrow themselves
through professional development, reading the latest research, and working collaboratively.
Why? Because we are all in this together, and we believe in our students, our parent-school partnership, and one
another!
Mary Baldwin | Lower School Principal
Today Was Good. Today Was Fun. Tomorrow Is Another One.The famed children’s author Dr. Seuss said, “Today was
good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” In the
Lower School’s Afternoon Enrichment Program, that
quote couldn’t be more true! High-quality programs led
by experienced instructors are offered Monday through
Thursday, right after school and right on Lovett’s
campus.
Online registration for the second fall session
(October 17–December 13) is available now at <www.
lovett.org/afternoon>. Offerings include: Chess,
Culinary Creations, Fast T.R.A.C.K., Guitar, Karate,
Speed and Agility, and Tennis.
Drop-in at ASAP!Do you ever have a last-minute appointment? Want to
run some errands kid-free? The After School Activi-
ties Program (ASAP) has a drop-in option! Led by an
experienced staff, ASAP provides age-appropriate activi-
ties from 2:00–6:00 pm each school day for children in
Kindergarten–Grade 5. Register your child now at
<www.lovett.org> and take advantage of this fantastic
service when you need it!
Breakthrough Atlanta Summer 2012This was the largest Breakthrough Atlanta summer ever!
In total, there were 250 students and 52 teacher interns
participating in Breakthrough this summer. There were
160 students at the Lovett site and 65 students at Atlanta
Youth Academy (plus an additional 25 participating in
the 9th grade leadership pilot program).
Our teacher interns were the most caring individuals
we have ever hosted! They came to us from schools such
as Spelman, Vanderbilt, Harvard, Wake Forest, UNC,
Howard, Morehouse, UGA, Cal State, and Penn, just to
name a few. We are happy to report that of these teacher
interns, there were 8 Breakthrough Atlanta alums!
Lovett students were well represented this year. We
are thrilled that 15 Lovett students served as volunteers
and six members of the senior class served as teachers!
We are grateful for all of the hard work and dedication
shown by the Lovett students and we wish them a
wonderful school year!
Teacher Interns
Jordan Pakula
Jennifer Li
Elizabeth Bogue
Michelle Ridgeway
Ella Simmons
Ellie Mann
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TMiddle School PridesThe Lovett Middle School is starting a new student life initiative this year based on an existing initiative in our Upper
School, Prides. Prides are designed to help bolster community amongst students across gender and grade level.
We will kick-off our first year of this initiative in the Middle School by introducing the six Middle School Prides:
Teal, Orange, Pink, Purple, Grey, and Green. Each Pride will be comprised of six advisories.
Prides will begin the year by eating lunch together in the Dining Hall, sitting by Prides during assemblies in the
Multipurpose Room, and doing an activity together during recess on Mathis Field.
The first major Prides activity will be each Pride presenting their mascots, mottos, and Lovett-inspired cheers at
the Middle School Homecoming Pep Rally. Prides will foster school spirit and healthy competition by earning points
throughout the school year for attendance at key school events, and participation in school athletic events, clubs, and
activities.
The culminating Prides competition will be Middle School Field Day in May. We are looking forward to piloting
this student life initiative in the Middle School and watching our students grow and learn together throughout the
year!
Maria Madden | Dean of Student Life, Blue Teams
StudyBuddies TipsMiddle School planning book
Tips for study techniques for comprehension and math;
Learning Styles Inventory (LSI) summary;
Weekly and monthly planning pages;
Goal setting; and
Tutorial sheets.
The StudyBuddies website is a great place to review for
tests and quizzes.
Go to Lovett’s website at <www.lovett.org>;
Click on “Classroom Pages” at the bottom on the
homepage;
Go to the “Middle School” tab; and
Voila—the first link is StudyBuddies.
Service and Scholarship AwardsEvelyn Kling Scholarship Award
Julian Young
Sixth Grade Service Awards
Mia Skaggs, Rahul Varma
William Stephens Scholarship Award
Cameron Wilson
Seventh Grade Service Awards
Claire Buffington, Quinn McCartney
Eighth Grade Paul Bligh Service Awards
Eliot Layson, Garrett Wright
Eighth Grade Clara Traver Scholarship Award
Aaron Schunk
Eighth Grade Service Awards
Mary Stewart DeLong, Caroline Stevens
Beta Club New InducteesMeredith Bond, James Bronsted, James Harrison,
Bailey Johnson, Isabelle Ko, Jennifer Landon, Charlotte
Lee, Virginia Mathews, Annie Mayfield, Draper Newton,
Kiki Paré, Kaitlin Scott, Rachel Sheppard, Karan Soni,
Caroline Stevens, Lauren Stratton, Cole Taylor
StudyBuddiesLive 2012Almost 100 of our rising 6th grade students partici-pated in our StudyBuddiesLive (SBL) 2012. SBL provided an orientation to the Middle School format and offered the opportunity to review and reinforce basic skills, while making learning fun. Students also took a daily “field trip” around the Middle School Facilities. As one student commented, “It was more buddy than study!”Principal’s List Spring 2012
Students on the Principal’s List received all “A’s”
Grade 6: Ansley Adzema, Tug Anderson, Elizabeth Beveridge, Marilyn Boutté, Alina Buckley, Emma Ellis, Drayton
Foster, Lindy Gearon, Grace Harrison, Mikalah Jenifer, Christina Karem, Noah Lee, Emerson Leonaitis, Anna Miele,
Naina Murthy, Wyatt Nelson, Sofie Novak, Margaret O’Neal, Isabelle Posmantur, Katie Preisinger, Michael Propp,
Piper Rackley, Arnav Rajdev, Will Schmersal, Isabella Seminara, Abby Shlesinger, Mia Skaggs, Hope Valls, Rahul
Varma, Mathes Vaughan, and Ashley Wright.
Grade 7: Maya Al-Soufi, Zoe Allen, Claire Buffington, Therese Carter, Torrey Centeno, Emmy Cross, Muhammad
Dhanani, Anna Duffy, Joshua Eiland, Chip Fankhauser, Anne Hardin, Clare Henderson, Bennett Kahn, Claire Kenan,
Nicholas Klavohn, Julia Koh, Adrienne Liou, Nick Marshall, Jane Mathews, James Packman, Ryan Pate, Chase Perkins,
Anand Prabhu, Greer Pritchard, Lauren Rausaw, Janie Salmon, Hamilton Sawczuk, Anna Schwarzkopf, Craig Seol,
Caroline Shaw, Christopher Weaver, Cameron Wilson, and Xander Wolle.
Grade 8: Caroline Akin, Meredith Bond, James Bronsted, Jay Harris, James Harrison, Grace Hill, Bailey Johnson,
Mary Frances Johnson, Isabella Ko, Elise Koepke, Jennifer Landon, Charlotte Lee, Griffin Leinbach, Virginia Mathews,
Estée Park, Caroline Stevens, Lauren Stratton, Cole Taylor, and Journey White.
Honor Roll Spring 2012Students on the Honor Roll in sixth grade received a 90 average in their four core classes.
Students on the Honor Roll in seventh and eighth grade received a 90 average in their four core classes, plus language.
Grade 6: Will Abdallah, Jamil Atkinson, Brandon Beck, Avery Courts, Catherine Danelia, Dillon Dod, Mary Alice
Ewing, Charlie Faramarzi, Sarah Hardy, Harrison Jones, Jordan Jones, Joanna Lummus, Evie Monroe, Grace Anne
Muller, Avery Newton, Richard Nolen, Mimi Norton, Kayla Patel, Emily Stark, Lizzie Wamsley, Kate Weatherholtz,
and Julian Young.
Grade 7: David Barnwell, Nicholas Becker, Sam Bennett, Peyton Bogard, Camryn Bragg, Avery Dean, Cooper Drewry,
Kiran Ebrahim, Alexander Hammond, Kathryn Hull, Anna Johnson, Quinn McCartney, Michael McIntyre, Thomas
Murray, Theron Pickett, Ted Quarterman, Davis Rackley, Mims Reynolds, Ford Robinson, Max Russ, and Caroline Shaw.
Grade 8: William Brooks, Abby Clement, Mary Stewart DeLong, Francesca DeWeerdt, Darby Henagan, Grace Jackson,
Emily Johnson, Eliot Layson, Austin Liou, Alex Marshall, Annie Mayfield, Kit McGean, John Marco Miele, Alexander
Morris, Riley Okeson, Kiki Paré, Emma Pollard, Victoria Powell, Hollis Rhodes, Kaitlin Scott, Naomi Tesema, Jackson
Thompson, and Garrett Wright.
Eighth Grade Recognition Day 2012 Academic Awards for Highest Average
Gaming and Robotics: Max Vande Beek
Digital Storytelling: James Harrison
English: Kaitlin Scott, Cole Taylor
Advanced English: Charlotte Lee
Drawing and Painting: Francesca DeWeerdt
Sculpture: Charlotte Lee
Band: Joseph Tripodi
Chorus: Mary Stewart DeLong
Dance: Emma Pollard
Drama: Harrison Lyle
Orchestra: Isabella Ko
Technical Theater: Brooks Layson
Chinese IB: Nicole Teague
French II: Victoria Powell
French II Advanced: Charlotte Lee
Latin I: Jay Harris
Latin IB: Jack Bedinger
Latin IB Advanced: Lauren Stratton
Spanish IB: Ford Coleman
Spanish IB Advanced: Jennifer Landon
Spanish II: Estee Park
Algebra I: Erin Ocana, Cole Taylor
Advanced Algebra I: Jennifer Landon, Griffin Leinbach
Geometry Honors: Charlotte Lee
Physical Education/Health: Jay Harris
Physical Education/Health: Claire Morris
Advanced Physical Science: Charlotte Lee
Civics: Charlotte Lee, Cole Taylor
CorrectionIn the Summer 2012 Lovett Lines issue, James Packman
was not listed for winning a 7 Blue Citizenship Award.
Congratulations, James!
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News Middle SchoolDigital Citizenship: Keeping Parents Educated and InformedAs the Middle School embarks on a second year of including Digital Citizenship in the curriculum, we want to make
sure that our community, especially parents, are just as informed as our students. Last year, Middle Schoolers learned
about various aspects of Digital Citizenship during Prime Time—a 20-minute period of the day where students return
to their advisors’s classrooms. While Prime Time offered a convenient place to share and review important skills such
as online personal safety, cyberbullying, and digital identities, this year Digital Citizenship will be incorporated into
other areas like core subjects, physical education, and assemblies.
So let’s bring you up to speed. When it comes to the digital lives of our students, we want to partner with parents.
Your children’s media lives are very important to them. So what can you do to ensure their safety as they socialize,
research, create, and share information online? Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Set Limits
As a family, decide on an amount of online time that is sufficient for school work and play. According to WebMD
and the Mayo Clinic, screen time should be limited to one to two hours a day. While that may seem a bit unrealistic,
especially for older children who have more homework expectations, consider encouraging other activities to balance
screen time. For example, if your child spends an hour online, encourage them to read a book or play outside for an
hour.
Keep Communication Open
Talk to your child about appropriate and inappropriate online behavior. Online activities are not restricted to comput-
ers. It includes any electronic devices that can connect to the Internet (cell phones, video game devices, iPods, iPads,
etc.). Encourage your child to inform you if they accidentally visit an inappropriate site and use that moment as a
learning opportunity.
Monitor Activities
It is important for parents to guide children through their digital lives. Periodically check in on your child’s online and
texting activity. Younger children should use their devices in areas where monitoring is convenient and can be done
more frequently, such as the family room or kitchen.
These are just a few things to keep in mind. Stay tuned for more tips as we move through the year. If you have
any questions or would like more information about a particular topic, feel free to contact me at [email protected].
Resources: Common Sense Media, <www.commonsensemedia.org>; Peak Internet Blog, <http://blog.peakinternet.com>; WebMD,
<http://blogs.webmd.com>; Mayo Clinic, <http://www.mayoclinic.com>.
Stacia McFadden | Director of Middle School Educational Technology
Service OpportunityAgape Community Center
Agape is an organization whose mission is to “empower
and support underserved families within its community
to discover and embrace their full potential.“ Among
Agape’s many programs is an afterschool tutoring pro-
gram for elementary-age kids.
Lovett Middle School students will be going once a
month on a Tuesday to volunteer in this program. Stu-
dents will meet in front of the Middle School at
3:20 pm. They will be shuttled by bus to Trinity Presbyte-
rian Church. They will return at 5:00 pm.
The Middle School dates for going to Agape are
October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February
5, April 2, and May 7. Students must fill out a release form
to participate. If your student is interested in participat-
ing, please contact Rev. Reck at [email protected].
Middle School Chapel Series:Life’s Big QuestionsChapels in the fall will be organized around a series
of “why” questions. These questions will go alongside
a monthly Middle School-wide focus upon particular
virtues.
In Chapel, students will specifically be invited to
consider the following:
Why worship? September 5
Why live? September 14
Why forgive? September 25
Why include? October 4
Why serve? October 18
Why respect? October 26
Why risk? November 8
Why dream? November 16
Why remember? December 4
Why celebrate? December 10
We are looking forward to enjoying a rich season of
worship together!
News Upper SchoolMessage from the Upper School PrincipalIn the summer issue of Independent School Magazine, Pat Bassett, the retiring president of
the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), lists seven paradigm-shifting
revolutions that are transforming modern education.
They are:
From knowing to doing;
From teacher-centered to student-centered;
From the individual to the team;
From consumption of information to construction of meaning;
From schools to networks (online peers and experts);
From single sourcing to crowd sourcing; and
From high-stakes testing to high-value demonstrations.
Ubiquitous technology, which makes unimaginable amounts of information avail-
able to everyone instantly, new brain research, online learning, and a rapidly changing
economic, political, and social landscape, seem to be combining to create a sea change
in public and private education. It is a fascinating, exciting, and sometimes bewildering
time to be an educator.
Lovett is in the midst of this revolution, and is doing its best to strike the proper
balance between embracing change and conserving what has proven to be effective
and stood the test of time. In many ways, Lovett is in the vanguard of progressive
independent schools, which would make Mrs. Lovett proud. The Upper School has a
clearly articulated mission, focused on developing core academic competencies and core
values, which will serve our students in college, in the workplace, and as 21st-century
citizens. We have examined our curriculum, pedagogy, and methods of assessment to
ensure that our Core Competencies are being developed and our Core Values are being
affirmed. We modified the Upper School daily schedule several years ago to provide
longer classes suitable to the teaching of these critical skills. Every Upper School student
will come to class with a laptop computer this year.
We constantly are searching for innovative ways to teach, and we encourage
and reward faculty who undertake thoughtful, prudent experiments in line with the
paradigm shifts Pat Bassett mentioned. This year, for example, we are partnering with
consultants from The Third Teacher and with local vendors to create an experimental
classroom in which we will explore how different configurations of furniture and in-
ternal space affect teaching and learning. We also will be paying attention to how ninth
grade students perform in courses following their physical education classes because
there is a lot of research indicating that rigorous exercise affects brain chemistry in
ways which are conducive to learning.
We certainly do not think we have all the answers. However, we are fairly sure that
we are asking many of the right questions. John Dewey, the great progressive educator
who served as an inspiration for Eva Edwards Lovett, once wrote, “If we teach today
as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.” In the spirit of John Dewey
and Mrs. Lovett, we embrace the challenges and opportunities that paradigm-shifting
changes present to us.
Bill Dunkel | Upper School Principal
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News Upper School
First Day of SchoolSenior girls walking in on the first day of school
College CounselingCheck the WebsiteA complete list of programming is available on the college counseling website, which
you can access from <www.lovett.org> under Academics> College Counseling. The
website also provides the schedule of upcoming college visits, scholarship materials,
tips for potential college athletes, and a four-year planning calendar. As always, college
materials and resource books are available for your perusal in the Counseling Office on
the second floor of the Upper School. All of our resources may be checked out.
College Reps to Visit LovettGet ready, juniors and seniors! The college reps are coming! On Monday, September 10,
from 8:45 am to 11:15 am, the College Counseling Office expects more than 250 colleges
to be represented on the Lovett campus. This is a chance for students to talk with
college representatives and to find out which colleges might be in their futures. Due
to the limited parking on campus, Lovett students and parent volunteers are asked to
park in the Mt. Paran Church parking deck south of Lovett’s back gate on Highway 41.
Shuttles will be provided before, during, and after the College Day activities.
2012–13 College Testing DatesSAT I and II and ACT materials are available in the College Counseling Office. Students
may register by visiting the College Board website at <www.collegeboard.com> or the
ACT website at <www.act.org>. Students should be sure to take the optional writing
section of the ACT since most colleges require it. The college counseling website lists
recommendations for appropriate testing dates and test options. Juniors and seniors
can discuss test-taking options as they meet with their college counselors—seniors in
the fall and juniors in the winter. The college counselors will meet with parents of the
sophomore class on Wednesday, October 10, at 7:00 pm in the Upper School Student
Lounge to discuss the PSAT and Subject Tests (Sat II).
SAT I or SAT II Testing Dates and DeadlinesTest Date Test Deadline
10/06/12 Both 9/07/12
11/07/12 Both 10/04/12
12/01/12 Both 11/01/12
1/26/13 Both 12/28/12
3/09/13 SAT I only 2/08/13
5/04/13 Both 4/05/13
6/01/13 Both 5/02/13
Lovett will serve as a testing center for the ACT and the SAT in 2012–13.
ACT Testing Dates and DeadlinesTest Date Deadline
9/08/12 8/17/12
10/27/12 9/21/12
12/08/12 11/02/12
2/09/13 1/11/13
4/13/13 3/08/13
6/08/13 5/03/13
Practice PSAT for FreshmenOn Wednesday, October 17, sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT, a preliminary
or “practice” SAT. For juniors, this test also helps students to ballpark their SAT scores
and serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship competition. The
test begins promptly at 8:00 am.
Again this year, Lovett will provide ninth graders with standardized testing
practice by giving them an unofficial version of the PSAT on October 17. Research
consistently shows that practice taking standardized tests leads to higher scores, and
that students can benefit from increased familiarity with the SAT, even if they have not
mastered all of the material that is tested.
The unofficial PSAT for freshmen will be provided and graded by Appelrouth
Tutoring Services. Jed Appelrouth, the founder of Appelrouth Tutoring, will meet with
freshmen and any interested ninth grade parents during Upper School assembly period
on November 28 (10:45 am). He will return students’ test scores, help them understand
those scores, offer some basic testing strategies, and answer any questions about the
test. Ninth grade parents are invited to attend and should watch the Lovett website for
the meeting location.
The freshmen test scores are unofficial, as is the test, and these scores will not
be stored in any student’s academic file at Lovett. While ninth graders do not need to
prepare for this test, please do encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep the night
before and take full advantage of this opportunity to garner valuable feedback. If you
have any questions, please contact Marsha Little, Upper School dean of academic affairs,
at [email protected] or (404) 262-3032, ext. 1582.
Mark Your Calendars for Two Valuable Upper School ProgramsIn response to parent requests, Lovett started two new programs three years ago and
they were very well-received. We are happy to offer them again this year. If you are the
parent of a 9th or 10th grader, please join us at 7:00 pm on one of the two dates listed
below.
Wednesday, September 19: Academic Advising Overview for Grade 9 Parents,
Middle School Multipurpose Room
Upper School dean of academic affairs Marsha Little will lead this program. All
9th grade parents are strongly encouraged to attend. We’ll cover the nuances of Lovett’s
academic program, transcripts, grade reporting, and frequently asked questions.
Whether you are new to Lovett or not, this program will provide valuable information
to help your child make the most of his or her Upper School years.
Wednesday, October 10: Standardized Testing Overview for Grade 10 Parents,
Upper School Student Lounge
Director of college counseling Pam Fetters will provide a big-picture overview of
which standardized tests to take, and when. Learn the difference between the SAT and
ACT, when to take SAT Subject Tests, and which scores colleges look at, among other
things. This is extremely valuable information and you don’t want to miss this great
program.
Mark Your CalendarMock SAT for Juniors and Seniors
September 15, 2012
9:00 am
$10.00 per student
Registration information will be available in early September.
Contact the College Counseling Office with questions.
New Program for Parents of SeniorsWednesday, September 5, 7:00–8:00 pm
On Wednesday, September 5, from 7:00–8:00 pm, we hope to see all parents of seniors in
the Hendrix-Chenault Theater for an important college meeting. This program replaces
senior college night, which used to be held in conjunction with the senior supper. We
will meet with seniors in a workshop during the school day, so this is time set aside
exclusively for parents to answer all questions and to update you on information crucial
to what your sons and daughters will encounter over the next several months as they
write essays, prepare college applications, schedule and prepare for interviews, and
finish up any final testing. Please plan to attend this brief but vital meeting, and bring
your questions!
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News Upper SchoolInternational Gap Year—A Look Ahead
Zainub Dhanani, class of 2012, was Lovett’s first recipient of the Emily Dunn ’06 Memorial
Scholarship for International Gap Year Studies. This fund will support Zainub’s gap
year between her Lovett graduation and her freshman year at Harvard. Reflecting on the
opportunities afforded to her by the scholarship, Zainub wrote the following piece. If you have
questions about the scholarship, please contact Marsha Little, upper school dean of academic
affairs.
In all honesty, the fact that I have an entire year off of school still feels surreal. Though
the idea always seemed appealing, it also seemed far-fetched. Taking time off just
wasn’t part of the plan, and anyone who knows me knows that I always have a plan.
I’d always expected my life to follow a straight line—high school, then college, then
medical school. I only began seriously thinking about taking a gap year after falling ill during the first few months
of my senior spring semester. Although being sick was not an ideal way to begin my last semester at Lovett, I had a
lot of time to reflect and think about what I really wanted to do with my life. I realized I wanted to pursue two fields
completely unrelated to my “medical school plan.” I found a profound interest in culinary arts and an even greater
fascination with the study of Islamic history, law, and theology. It was these new intellectual interests that convinced
me to pursue a gap year.
I have started my gap year with a summer Arabic Intensive at Zaytuna College in Berkeley, Calif., the first
Muslim-American liberal arts college in the United States. In order to pursue my interest in Islamic studies, I will
hopefully extend my time at Zaytuna by auditing classes for part of the fall semester. I also hope to embark on a trip
to Saudi Arabia, particularly the Holy cities of Makkah and Medina. Beyond my first semester of Islamic pursuits, I
plan to indulge my love of culinary arts. Through the Emily Dunn Memorial Scholarship for International Gap Year
Studies, I will immerse myself in the traditions of Tuscan cuisine through the Organic Tuscany program, participating
in a simultaneous yoga and cooking program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a final culinary opportunity working
and studying the art of chocolate-making in a Guatemalan coffee shop in the town of Antigua. As I explore all of these
new interests, I also hope to hold on to old passions, particularly, my love of sustainability. Once again through the
generous help provided by the Emily Dunn Fund, I will be able to volunteer on a permaculture based community
project in the region of Andalusia in Spain.
I have no doubt that these remarkable opportunities will change my perspective on life. My hope is that traveling
to such a variety of countries will open my mind to see all that the world can offer. Exploring different fields and
experiencing these different environments will give me some clarity on what direction I want to take my future
studies and pursuits, whether it is a return to my medical school plan, further study of Islamic culture and history, or
maybe even a turn into culinary school.
Zainub Dhanani | First Recipient of the Emily Dunn ’06 Memorial Scholarship for International Gap Year Studies
Student Activities Sign UpsStudents in Grades 10–12 who would like to start or
continue a club at Lovett are invited to fill out the
online application on the school website under Student
Activities. A second opportunity to create a club will be
offered in January and open to all students in the Upper
School.
Leading a club is a great way to gain leadership
skills, make new friends, explore the values of the school
and the resources of the community.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact
Agnes Browning at [email protected].
Roger Press PublishedUpper School English
teacher Roger Press has
selected and edited an
anthology, Soldier Songs of
the Second World War, for
Cecil Woolf Publishers’
ongoing series, The Lives,
Works and Times of the 20th
Century War Poets. Mr. Press
acknowledges the help
of Lovett’s head librarian Robyn Martin in obtaining
materials from Davidson College and for facilitating a
visit to the Imperial War Museum in London to consult
primary sources. After editing a predecessor in the War
Poets Series, Trench Songs of the First World War (2008),
by his late father, John Press, Roger is excited at being
published in his own right in his native Britain.
SSpring 2012 Headmaster’s List
Students receiving a semester weighted average of 94 or higher and no grade of “N” in conduct were named to the Headmaster’s List.
Grade 9: Mary Winslow Anderson, Abby Benton, Caroline Blackmon, Steffi Bolton,
Mac Budd, Chloe Burns, Sarah Carpenter, Bennett Diaz, Emily Drake, Sehar Ebrahim,
Sonia Gupta, Wes Haley, Madison Hardee, Melissa Houghton, Campbell Jones,
Harrison Katapodis, Isabelle Leonaitis, Caty Lindauer, Kate Marino, Bryn McCarthy,
Clara McCollam, Chapman Monroe, Alex O’Shaughnessey, Ben Richards, McKenzie
Richards, Will Russ, Cros Saint, Clark Sanderson, Lindsey Watson, Alec White, and
Rachel Wong.
Grade 10: James Belsak, Katrina Binkley, Annie Boydston, Chris Bruns, Charlotte
Bunch, Matthew Cartledge, Foster Coleman, Frankie DeBorde, Clara Easterlin, Caroline
Edwards, Aggie Fricke, Saqlain Golandaz, Whitney Granberry, Elena Hartley, Grace
Horlock, Robert Houghton, Alex Kenan, Samantha Keng, Caroline Kenny, Andrew
Kring, Savannah Lee, Eddie McCrady, Jake Mercer, Carson Morris, Sade Oresegun,
Halle Payne, Janie Price, Jessica Pritchard, Natalie Sanders, Anisa Threlkeld, David
Wiens, and Mary Martha Wiggers.
Grade 11: Kyler Allen, Elizabeth Bogue, Kathleen Connell, Isabelle Culpepper, Brian
Dalton, Heather Degenkolb, Corey Erdoes, Katrina Hazim, William Henagan, Carly
Herbert, Mitchell Hightower, Carson Holden, Chelsea Kim, Jennifer Li, Melissa Li,
Ellie Mann, Chris Martin, Charlotte Matthews, Julian McIntyre, Astrid Michelson, Rob
Montgomery, Alexander Panos, Anna Perkins, Saneel Prabhu, Alexandra Quick, Sean
Reagan, Craig Rollins, Maggie Sinkler, William Smith, Lizzy Wesley, Alston White,
James Wilby, and Tianyi Zheng.
Grade 12: Daisy Adams, Tess Adams, Cameron Armstrong, Hope Barker, Mary
Catherine Battle, Claire Beskin, Elwyn Bridges, Danielle Currin, Caroline Deisley,
Zainub Dhanani, Peter Diaz, Patrick Emerson, Katie Fee, Grant Fergusson, Lauren
Formica, Megan Fricke, Winbriel Gandy, John Hale, Maddi Hartley, Hannah Hempel,
Marcus Jackson, Kourtlynn Johnson, Camille Kapaun, Amina Khan, J.B. Lamb,
Brittany Landon, Jay Mainthia, Emma Major, Arun Marsten, Grace Meade, Ty Mitchell,
Emmala Moffett, Mary Morel, Frances Neal, Nils Okeson, Elizabeth Ridgeway, Andrew
Rockoff, Lorin Rogers, Kelsey Roof, Gracie Salmon, Bryan Sanderson, Kelly Scalf, Max
Silbiger, George Spencer, Caroline Szyperski, Colin Tucker, Katy Underwood, Hugh
van Heesewijk, Kelly Williams, Alex Wilson, Cyrus Wilson, Jessie Wolfe, and Maggie
Wolters.
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SSpring 2012Scholars List
News Fine ArtsFriends of the ArtsThe Fine Arts at Lovett continue to amaze me. I remember
attending my first Lovett choral concert when my oldest
child was in Lower School. We had a chance to hear the
Lower, Middle, and Upper School choruses in one night.
I felt like I could have been at Carnegie Hall listening to
professional choirs, and they were students—most under
the age of 17! This is a tribute to our talented students, as
well as our Fine Arts faculty comprised of professional,
practicing artists.
What truly sets Lovett apart is the fact that 90 percent
of our student body participates in the Fine Arts. At what
other school would you have several members of the
football team take off their helmets and run over to join
their choral group singing the National Anthem? We saw
that at Lovett last fall, and it made a big impression on me.
I am excited to have the opportunity to give back to our
exceptional Lovett community.
As President of the Friends of the Arts (FOTA) this year, I encourage you to join me in both promoting and
supporting Lovett Fine Arts. Visit the Fine Arts section of the Lovett website to become a member of FOTA, view the
calendar of upcoming events, and volunteer.
Just a few of the many things FOTA provides to the Lovett community:
We work as liaisons with our faculty and staff to free-up their time so they can focus their talents on our musicians,
dancers, actors, singers, and artists.
We encourage attendance at more than 40 annual performances.
We raise funds through our membership drive, Student Art Project, and The Great Conversation.
We sponsor two much-loved events—Screen on the Green and the Spring Arts Festival.
We provide student scholarships and grant funds for equipment needed by our faculty to increase opportunities
available to our students.
We promote the arts through our Faculty Holiday Art Show & Sale before the holidays and our Student Art Show in
the spring.
We feed our performers! We provide nourishment to our students and faculty before many student performances
and during tech weeks.
We create community awareness through the publication of the Fine Arts Program, the FOTA Flash, and our new
monthly newsletter.
We co-sponsor a three-year collaboration with the High Museum of Art. This includes free student admission for
special events, Lovett Family Nights, student internships, and professional development for faculty.
I hope to see you this year in the Hendrix-Chenault Theater as we applaud our orchestra, jazz band, and dancers.
Or, in the Woodward Theater, where we will laugh and cry as our drama students perform. Or, maybe at All Saints’
Episcopal Church in December for the annual Lessons and Carols performed by the Lovett Singers. Or, maybe in the
Lovett Galleria in April, where we showcase our senior students’ art. There are so many opportunities to appreciate
the Arts at Lovett. Come and Enjoy!
Anne Marino | FOTA President
Upcoming Exhibitions in the Lovett GalleriaMoving Forward: Atlanta’s Emerging ArtistsThrough September 21
Atlanta’s Emerging Artists will be on view in Lovett’s
Galleria through September 21. You will experience
work by six artists who have very individual approaches
to their materials and subject matter. Photography,
drawing, painting, and ceramics are included. We hope
you will take time to read about their inspiration, learn
about their processes, and enjoy their work.
Tribute in LightOctober 21–26
Photography exhibition in conjunction with Atlanta
Celebrates Photography
Upper School Photography ProgramPlease consider donating a 35mm film camera to the
Upper School.
We are still using film and would appreciate
cameras that you may not be using due to digital
technology.
Please email [email protected] for further
information.
Screen on the GreenSaturday, September 22, 8:00 PM, Kilpatrick Stadium, Movie TBAPreparations are well underway for Screen on the
Green, a family festival featuring a great movie
selected by the Lower School children, as well as
hot chocolate, pizza, frisbees, and fun. Bring the
kids, blankets, and lawn chairs, and enjoy a family-
friendly movie under the stars! Screen on the Green
is sponsored by Friends of the Arts.
Grade 9: Markell Adams, Jack Barnes, Peyton Bell, Alexandra Blitch, Reilly Bradford,
Hannah Bulvin, Allison Burns, Vallie Candler, Cleo Chang, Rhodes Denny, Emily
Drewry, Tommy Duffy, Andrew Duncan, Jake Fulwiler, Austin Gaalema, Nick
Gambardella, Harrison Hackett, Max Hart, Ian Henderson, Jack Holder, Hardie Jackson,
James Kolsby, Malone Laird, Molly Lautares, McRae Mayfield, Eli Mercer, Mirabel
Michelson, Andrew Monden, Mary Bryan Pope, Dorothy Rau, Lauren Reeves, Nick
Sear, Camille Ward, Emma Ward, Sydney Wargo, Molly Withington, and Cammy
Wooddall.
Grade 10: Ziad Ammar, Bill Bedinger, Jay Bland, Farah Charania, Kennedy Crenshaw,
Virginia Dalton, Lydia Flock, Riley Frazer, Camilla Grayson, Cameron Greer, Vivian
Ilonzo, Charlie Ingram, Audrey Jackson, Helen Johnson, Will Johnson, Patrick Keough,
Noor Khan, Tommy Lanier, Wesleigh Lourie, Suzanna Mayer, Connor McCarthy, Austin
McCartney, Lindsey Reid, Connor Reynolds, Frances Salmon, Linzy Scott, Julia Selman,
Olivia Strader, Ashley Taylor, Sarah Teichner, George Timberlake, Christopher Torie,
Grant Towles, Cecilia Ward, Bryce Watson, Christopher West, Anna White, and Andrew
Wilson.
Students with a semester unweighted average of 90 or higher and no grade of “N” in conduct were named to the Scholars List.
Grade 11: Forrest Bell, Charlie Biggerstaff, Taylor Brown, Laura Carr, Amelia Coletti,
John Coletti, Shahla Delawalla, Samantha Dietz, Leslie Espenschied, Will Ewing, Guy
Fulwiler, Cody Harrison, Ellery Haycook, Preston Hill, Darius Hollis, Gayle Jenks,
Hannah Johnson, Will Johnston, Anna Kate Jones, Madison Lathi, Michael MacDonald,
Mitchell Marino, Grace McCollam, Kimberly McDonald, Jamila Moses, Jasmine
Movagharnia, Walt Muller, Geoffrey Neville, Marie Northington, Jordan Pakula, Kelly
Peterson, Reid Pickett, Anna Sewell, Vasser Seydel, Ella Simmons, Caitlin Smith, Dani
Smith, Jonathan Song, Suzannah Tarkington, Emily Valentino, Abigail Van Horn,
Cooper Ward, Margot Williams, and Laura Wymer.
Grade 12: Coleman Barrie, Katie Bazzel, Will Collins, Caroline Cronk, Robert Currie,
Alex Fitzpatrick, Lee Martin Frazer, Lindsey Green, Frances Hattink, Tate Haverty,
Wesley Himot, Tatianna Jackson, Hannah James, Fraser Jones, Tate Mabon, Dylan
McIntyre, Taylor Morris, Marcy O’Halloran, Nicolaos Panos, Kendall Payne, Victoria
Posmantur, Catherine Satcher, Brooks Schoen, Avery Schroeder, Austin Scott, Sade Sims,
Carlyle Vincent, and Jordan Wolfe.
Lovett’s men’s chorus group—including members of the football team—sing the National Anthem before kickoff.
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LovettThe Lovett SchoolCommunications Office4075 Paces Ferry Road, N.W.Atlanta, Georgia 30327-3009
www.lovett.org(404) 262-3032
September 2012Volume 31Number 1
The Lovett School admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Lovett School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin in administration of its employment practices, admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.
LionBacker One-Stop ShoppingJoin LionBackers, a spirit committee, concessions list,
and/or make your picnic reservation today! Check out
the LionBackers page on the Lovett website for “One-Stop
Shopping” and fill out the LionBackers Summary Form.
For membership information, contact Courtney Martin at
LionBackers PicnicFriday, September 15, 2012
6:00 PM
Before the football game against Marist
To make a reservation, please email Courtney Martin at
[email protected]. If you have any questions, please
contact Allison Adzema at [email protected] or
Isabel Pope at [email protected].
9th Annual Ladies Tennis TournamentMonday, October 1, 2012
8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Lovett Tennis Courts
Join the fun! Entry includes lunch, prizes, and more!
Tournament and court sponsorships are available at
several affordable levels. The registration forms are
available on the LionBackers page of the Lovett website.
Questions? Please contact Suci Jackson at suciandhardie@
bellsouth.net or Carolyn Shiverick at wshiverick@aol.
com.
20th Annual Golf TournamentMonday, October 22, 2012
Peachtree Golf Club
The Lovett LionBackers largest fundraiser returns to
one of the most prestigious clubs in America for a great
day of golf. All monies raised go to support our athletic
programs. Make sure to register early as this event sold
out in one day last year. Hole sponsorships are also
available but will go quickly. Look for the entry forms on
the LionBackers page of the Lovett website.
Registration for sponsors began August 14.
Registration for non-sponsor individual golfers starts
September 7. Sign up early—space is limited! Price per
golfer is $400.
Questions? Please contact Tommy Boudreau at
[email protected] or (770) 231-1610.
Art at Children’s HospitalsLower School students in the third, fourth, and fifth
grades worked hard last May to create artworks for
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Many framed originals
were hung in Children’s Healthcare locations throughout
Atlanta. Lovett students’ artwork is frequently hung at
Scottish Rite and Egleston Hospitals to help brighten the
day for patients and staff.
Middle School—Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly) Updated FablesMark your calendars for the fall Middle School
performance of Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly) Updated Fables on
Thursday, October 4 at 7:00 pm in the Hendrix-Chenault
Theater. This laugh-out-loud comedy will bring to life
such favorite characters as the Tortoise and the Hare,
and introduce you a whole new group of outlandish
characters as the Crazy Butcher and the Lounge Singer.
Come see this slightly updated, slightly outrageous
version of Aesop’s classic fables. You may remember
that this production was originally performed by the
Middle School five years ago, and it was so much fun,
we’ve decided to bring it back! Admission is free, so come
on out and support your talented, funny Lovett Middle
School thespians.
Videography“What is video-streaming?”Again this year, you’ll be able to join us live online for all
Fine Arts performing arts events (band, chorus, dance,
orchestra, and theater arts) brought to you by Atlanta’s
own Proper Medium video productions company, owned
and operated by Lovett alum Blake Williams ‘98. For
more information and access, visit the Fine Arts section
of the Lovett website, where you will also find the
schedule of events for this year. DVDs will be available in
the Fine Arts Office.
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Page 1Trying to Keep Up with the Online Calendar?
Page 1Celebrate Homecoming 2012
Page 2Open Office Hours with the Headmaster—New This YearA news publication of The Lovett School
Lower School student artwork featured at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Baseball/Softball Complex
Featured in Athletic BusinessLovett’s Baseball/Softball Complex was featured in the
Athletic Business magazine as a state-of-the-art facility.
To view the article, go to <www.lovett.org/who-we-are/
lovett-in-the-press> and click on 2012.
Ricky Davis Achieves Top Tennis CertificationThe International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA)
announced that Ricky Davis achieved iTPA’s Certified
Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) designation by
passing a 20-competency based educational curriculum.
CTPS is considered the gold standard in the industry,
and focuses on in-depth, evidence-based tennis-specific
training research. Congratulations, Ricky!
Boys BasketballBoys Basketball Pre-Selection Meeting
The pre-selection meeting for all boys wishing to
participate in the selection process for boys basketball
will be held on Wednesday, September 26, at 6:00 pm in
the Wallace Gymnasium. This meeting is mandatory
for all boys and one parent wishing to be a part of the
program this year.
Boys Basketball Selection Process
Middle School Boys: October 22–24, 4:00–5:30 pm.
Upper School Boys: October 29–31, 4:00–5:30 pm.
The location of the workouts is TBD. Participants should
wear T-shirts, shorts, spandex, socks, and basketball/
court-type shoes. Please no running-type shoes.
SwimmingMiddle School swimming will start on October 1 from
3:45–5:00 pm. Varsity swimming will start October 22
from 5:00–6:45 pm.