Dear WA Alumni and Friends, Another school year is coming to a close at Williams-burg Academy and what a great year it has been! Sen-iors began receiving notices of their acceptance to col-leges and universities in early January and off they will go to places such as Clem-son, USC, The Cita-del, Francis Marion, Wofford, Winthrop, Columbia College, Charleston Southern, PC, College of Charleston, Coastal Carolina, and Trident Technical College. We wish all thirty-two of them well! The Stanford Achieve-ment Test was ad-ministered to all first through eighth grade students in March and we are pleased to announce that the overall school average for all stu-dents was at the 75 percen-tile. This is an awesome ac-complishment, as the SCISA requirement for advanced accreditation is only 60 per-

cent. Our Varsity football team made it to the first round in the State Championship play-offs. Our varsity baseball team took the title of State Runner Up just this past week. The enrollment for next school year is up from last year. We continue to transport students by bus from the

Lake City area, the Andrews area, and the Hemingway area. With the exception of two, all present WA teachers will return next year. We con-tinue to have lists of things that need to be done and or updated to keep up with this ever changing world. We are

now in the planning stages of developing a “publishing lab” to house 8 or 10 computers for the purpose of allowing a teacher and group of students to design and update our website and publish monthly newsletters as well as work-ing on our yearbook. In to-day’s world, we think this is a

necessity. We will need monetary sup-port for this project and would appreciate any amount you feel you could contribute for this or any of our worthwhile projects. We really would like to keep you informed on a daily basis of the WA happenings. We have come a long way in the technology field in

the past few years. Much of it has been made possible by donations and we are so very grateful. You are invited to visit WA at any time. It would give us great pleasure to show you around– so visit us soon!

Another Wonderful Year

First Stallion Gala A Big Success

WA TODAY Williamsburg Academy The School of Choice May 2008

Williamsburg Academy held its First Annual Silent and Live Auc-tion on January 26, 2008. The Auction was sponsored by The Development Foundation, The PTO, The Booster Club, and The Governing Board. Auction items included baskets donated by local business, baskets prepared by homeroom classes, vacation pack-ages, student artwork and more.

Go Stallions!

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The Williamsburg Academy Family

Mr. Ernest J. Jarrett (’85), Chairman

Mr. Stan Williamson (’82), Vice Chairman

Mrs. Regina Lee Taylor (’85), Secretary

Mrs. Linda McKenzie Lamb (’80), Treasurer

Mrs. Rosanne Caison Boyd (’90)

Mr. Marty Easler (’77)

Mr. Chris Kellahan (‘85)

Mr. Jim McCutchen

Ms. Jenny Brown McFadden (‘83)

Mr. John Plowden

Mr. Jay Steele

Ms. Joan Thompson, Head of School

Head of School

Joan Thompson

Director of Guidance

Valerie Webster

Director of Development

Amy Wiggins (‘86)

Athletic Director

David Rankin

Assistant Athletic Director

Warren Kellahan

Beth Williamson, Chairperson

Paige Floyd Brown (’90), Vice Chairperson

Laura Harrell Hundley (‘95), Secretary

Shelby McCutchen, Treasurer

Amy Caison Wiggins (’86), Director of Development

Jim McCutchen, Board Representative

Marsha Brown Tim Swicord

Duffy Connolly (‘80) Britt Hoff (‘95)

Tracy Kellahan (‘00) Emory McCrea (‘84)

Louisa Kennedy (‘01) Jay Brown (‘85)

Scott Williamson (‘86) Fran McCrea (’81)

Warren McClam (’79) Kathleen Evans

Linda Anne Adams

Linda Anne Adams

Phyllis Belflower

Willie Bryant

Liz Cantey

Clarice Davis

Charles DeMay

Louise Eaddy

Courtney Elliott (‘01)

Amy Graham (’91)

Charleen Hall

Esther Harrell

Allison Inman (‘82)

Season Johnson

Laura Jones (‘83)

Faculty and Staff Louisa Kennedy (‘01)

Mary Beth Lee

Lyn Martin

Shelby McCutchen

Martha McElveen

Jim McKnight

Crystal Mercer

Chuck Montgomery

Stan Montgomery

Lucie Ann Smunk

TJ Stack

Sarah Thompson

Donna White (‘85)

Michele Williamson

Administration Governing Board

Development Foundation

Booster Club PTO

President, Myron Kellahan (‘73)

Vice President, Todd Floyd (‘83)

Secretary, Michelle Corey

Treasurer, Ronald Easler

President, Michelle Easler

Vice President, Karen Brown

Secretary, Kim Wilkes (‘ 93)

Treasurer, Rhonda Ward

Faculty Representative, Michele Williamson

Board Representative, Rosanne Boyd (‘90)

It is the mission of Williamsburg Academy to cre-ate a safe and

nurturing environ-ment while pro-viding students

with an academi-cally challenging curriculum that promotes critical thinking, social

and moral respon-sibility, creativity, and teamwork and encourages each student to

be his or her per-sonal best while becoming inde-pendent thinkers and life- long

learners.

Mission Statement

Published by the Williamsburg Academy Office of Development . Please send articles, story ideas, and photographs for possible inclusion in our next publication to the Office of Development. We would love to hear from you.

Mailing Address

PO Box 770 Kingstree, SC 29556

Phone: 843-355-6539 Fax: 843-355-7734

E-mail: wadevelop@williamsburgacademy.com

Internet www.williamsburgacademy.com

Williamsburg Academy

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Marty Easler Named 2007 Distinguished Alumnus

Williamsburg Academy Distinguished Alumni

1993- Robert Atkinson (Class of 1975) 1994- Ernie Jarrett (Class of 1985) 1995- Teresa Elliott Moshell (Class of 1979)

1996-Allen Ward (Class of 1986) 1997-Leonard Jonte (Class of 1974) 1999- Leslie David Spivey (Class of 1972)

2000- Myron Kellahan (Class of 1973) 2001- Stan Williamson (Class of 1982) 2002- Sheryl Sires Scott (Class of 1974)

2003- Laura Feagin Jones (Class of 1984) 2004- Chuck McElveen (Class of 1976) 2005- Kimbo Kellahan (Class of 1973)

2006– Preston Smith (Class of 1982) 2007– Marty Easler (Class of 1977)

The Williamsburg Academy Development Foundation was proud to present the 2007 Alumnus of the Year Award to Marty Easler. Marty was a 1977 Graduate of Williamsburg Academy and earned a BA De-gree from the University of South Carolina in 1982. He went on to serve as Williamsburg County Magis-trate and Town of Kingstree Municipal Court Judge as well as running his own farm. In 1986, he was named “Young Tobacco Farmer of the Year” by Phillip Morris and Clemson University. He is a presidential Appointee as a Representative on the US Department of Agriculture’s State Farm Service Association in Columbia. He serves as an Elder and teaches Sunday School at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church and serves on the Board of Directors of Williamsburg Academy. He and his wife have seven children. One who has graduated from Williamsburg Academy, one who will be graduating this May and five who attend now. He is always involved in school activities and events and continues to use his time and talents to serve Williamsburg Academy. It is clear that Marty has distinguished himself as a man of character who is devoted to his family, his community, and to Williamsburg Academy.

The Jim Kirven Service Award has been established by the Williamsburg Academy Development Founda-tion to recognize an individual for “Outstanding Dedication” to Williamsburg Academy. Mr. Jim is truly missed by his Williamsburg Academy Family and we hope to keep his spirit alive by honoring others who demonstrate a love for and dedication to Williamsburg Academy. The Development Foundation looks for-ward to the opportunity each year to recognize individuals that go “above and beyond” to support Wil-liamsburg Academy. The 2007 recipient, Myron Kellahan, has spent many years offering his time and talent to WA. He has served on the Williamsburg Academy Booster Club for many years and has served as Booster Club President for several years as well. He was instrumental in the refurbishing and remod-eling of our restroom facilities and is always willing and available to help with building and maintenance issues that arise during the school year. His love for Williamsburg Academy and its students is made evi-dent through his dedication and hard work. We are proud to have the opportunity to honor Myron for his tireless efforts and continuous service to Williamsburg Academy.

Myron Kellahan Honored With Jim Kirven Service

Jim Kirven Service Award Recipients

2006– Mark Whetsell 2006– Terri O’Bryan 2007– Myron Kellahan

The WA Student Council was honored with the Organization of the Year Award by The Williamsburg Hometown Chamber for their many accomplishments this year. Among them, their many service projects such as Wrapped With Love, Stuffed With Love, River Sweep, the annual can food drive, and their work with the local animal shelter and the various projects the students have begun at WA such as the Safety Patrol, The Teacher of the Month Program, The Golden Broom Award, and school beautification projects. Williamsburg Academy is so fortunate to have such an active student council and such an involved sponsor, Mrs. Laura Jones. Congratulations to our Student Council. They are most deserving of this prestigious award.

Third grader Chandler White, daughter of Johnny and Donna Chandler White was the winner of the Gov-ernor’s 2008 Safe Kids Calendar Contest. More than 21,000 students throughout the state submitted artwork and only 13 stu-dents were selected. The Safe Kids Calen-dar Contest was designed to promote child-hood injury prevention.

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Goodies For Grandparents

Chandler White Wins Art Contest

The WA Development Foun-dation hosted a “Goodies for Grandparents Day “ in October during the Book Fair. Many grandparents enjoyed coming to the book fair with their grand-children. The Development

Board provided some “goodies” and everyone enjoyed the opportunity to socialize with other grandparents.

Student Council Wins Chamber Award

Jay Swicord Takes State Title Seventh grader Jay Swicord spelled his way to success at the SCISA State Spell-ing Bee on February 20th in the WA Gym. Jay represented WA well by taking home the First Place State Trophy for the seventh grade division. Jay is the son of Tim and Elissa Horton Swicord. Also representing WA was fourth grader Grace McCutchen. WA is proud of both of these Champion Spellers!

The Williamsburg Academy NHS was named National Honor Society of the Year at the SCISA Spring Con-vention held in March.

National Honor Society Wins SCISA Award

Sixth grader Emma Rose Easler, was the second place essay contest winner in the 2008 Environmental Awareness Middle School Competition. Thirty nine schools participated with a total of 1010 entries received. Emma traveled to the SC State Museum in Columbia on May 1st to an awards ceremony where she received a $200 savings bond. Emma is the daughter of Marty and Dargan Easler.

Easler Wins Essay Contest

Student Council Officers Kimilee Moore, Anthony Williamson, Louise Smunk, and Danielle Easler pose with Michaele Duke.

WA Wins Big at State Science Fair Williamsburg Academy students really showed off their outstanding “Science Skills” during the SCISA State Science Fair held in Orange-burg on March 26. Three WA stu-dents came home with First Place Trophies. Congratulations to Ken Taylor, Hannah Feagin, and Ashley Richardson.

Tailgate Party

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Stallions Make It To Playoffs

The Williamsburg Academy Governing Board hosted a tailgate party for all “new” WA families. Parents and students were treated to delicious food and wonderful fellowship before the Stallions first home football game.

Our Varsity Football Team had a wonderful season and made it to the State Playoffs. With a record of 9-3, they made us all proud. The team worked hard to give the fans just what they wanted– a winning season full of excitement

Ponies Have Perfect Season

The Pony Football Team, lead by Head Coach Chuck Mont-gomery and assistant coaches Jay Steele and Dean Brown, had a most impressive season. The undefeated ponies treated their faithful fans to one win after another as they continued their winning streak by completing the season with a 9-0 record. The stands were packed at home games and away games, as fans came out to support the team. Con-gratulations to the Williamsburg Academy Ponies for their outstanding effort on the field!

All Region and All State Player in Volleyball– Emily Baker Football All State Players: Curtis Ward, Anthony Williamson, William Welch, and Evan Reynolds

All Tournament Basketball : Anna Taylor, Stacey Tomlinson,

Heather Richardson & William Welch All Region Basketball: Curtis Ward, William Welch, Mariel Webster, & Emily Baker

Williamson & Eaddy Named Teachers of

the Year 2007-2008

Athletic Honors

Mrs. Michele Williamson Mrs. Louise Eaddy

The Varsity Baseball team took it all the way to the State Playoffs this year. WA played against Calhoun for the State Championship Title on May 12 and 13. We are proud of the Stallions for being named State Runners-up.

HOBY Nominees

Hugh O’brien Youth Leadership Conference Nominees Mariel Webster, delegate, and Tripp Connolly, alternate, have been nominated to represent W.A. at the HOBY Youth Leadership Conference. HOBY has provided leadership develop-ment opportunities for students for nearly five decades. The international program promotes the core values of volunteerism, excellence, organizational integrity, diversity, innovative thinking, community partnership, and lifelong learning leadership opportunities . Sponsored By The Exchange Bank and The Kingstree Kiwanis Club

Congratulations! Region Coach of the Year– David Rankin

Pony Level $10—$49 Jeff Bridgeman

Liz Cantey Newell Clarkson

Jennie Cox Mr. & Mrs. Sonny Davis

Susanne Heins Goolsby ‘77 Mr. & Mrs. Billy Jarrett Rose Marie Jarrett ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Jonte Mr. & Mrs. RH Kellahan

Mary Hammett Mallick ‘79 Maude Montgomery

Kim Preacher ‘83 Randy Scott

Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Smith Mr. & Mrs. TD Smith

Chris ’83 & Teri Ward Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wooten

Gina Taylor ‘85 Mr. & Mrs. Dickey Preacher

Colt Level $50—$99 Mr. & Mrs. Alton Boyd

Julie Brown Willie Bryant

Mr. & Mrs. Don Chandler Donald & Edith Cooper

Mr. & Mrs. Billy Jenkinson Mr. & Mrs. Wilburn Jordan Tracy Jonte Kellahan ‘00 Mary Frances Kennedy

Linda McKenzie Lamb ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lincoln

Marge Jonte Mahoney ‘78 Helen McFadden Stan Montgomery

Kevin Robinson ‘85 Mark ’74 & Sheryl ’74 Scott

Willis Tisdale Jon Stuckey

Donna Chandler White ‘85 Amy Caison Wiggins ‘86 Lynn Kirven Wilson ‘73

Rich ‘92 & Paige Floyd ‘90 Brown Ross & Laura Harrell ‘97 Hundley

Stallion Level $100—$249 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bass

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Carsten Novia Hammett Cooper ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Billy Covington

Louis Drucker Sam Drucker

Mr. & Mrs. Barney Easterling Gary ’75 & Cheryl ’79 McClam

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Edwards Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Kathy Gamble Trey Hanna ‘00

Allison Jarrett ‘85 Myron ’73 & Sherry ’ 75 Kellahan

Kevin McCutchen ‘79 Mr. & Mrs. David McCutchen Mr. & Mrs. Johnny McElveen Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Reynolds

Mr. & Mrs. Toby Reynolds Sarah McCutchen Schutte ‘97

George Tedder ‘82 Dr. & Mrs. Lucius Wates

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Watford David Webber ‘86

Patti Floyd Wilbourne ‘89 Scott ‘86 & Dana Williamson

Stan ‘82 & Lori Williamson Corral Level $250—$999

Jamie ’90 & Rosanne ‘90 Boyd Danny & Anne Caison

Christopher Carsten, III ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Carver

Dee Haddock ‘93 Ernie Jarrett ‘85 Harriet Kirven

Glenn Martin ‘79 Fran Cottingham McCrea ‘81

Kimbo ’73 & Joni ‘76 Kellahan Steve ’82 & Rhonda ‘81 McKenzie

Jimmy Stuckey

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Annual Giving 2007-2008 (July 2007-May 2008)

Annual Giving 2006-2007 January 2007 —June 2007

Pony Level $10—$49 Mandi Epps Coward ‘83 Mr. & Mrs. RH Kellahan

Myron ’73 & Sherry ’ 75 Kellahan Mrs. Maude Montgomery

Kim Preacher ‘83 Mr. & Mrs. Johnny McElveen

Preston Smith ‘82 Amy Wiggins ‘86

Mrs. Virginia Atkinson Colt Level $50—$99

Trey Schwartz ‘86 Willis Tisdale

Stallion Level $100—$249 Steve Brittion ‘80

Sam Floyd ‘88 Jamie McCutchen ‘88 Kevin McCutchen ‘79

Leslee Spivey ‘72 Jon Stuckey

Mr. and Mrs. WD Evans Corral Level $250—$999

Julie Kirven Floyd Ernie Jarrett ‘85 Jimmy Stuckey

Platinum Level $1000 & Above Cliff Brown ‘84

Patti Floyd Wilbourne ‘89 Richard Wyrick ‘86

Joan Thompson Hank ’81 & Beth Williamson

Platinum Level $1000 & Above Mr. & Mrs. George Avent

Mr. Charles Davidson Mr. Charles DeMay

LaRue & Thelma McKenzie Grady Moore ‘72

Charles Tumbleston

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Memorials Chris Mims

Mr. Trey Schwartz

Mrs. Amy Wiggins

RE Atkinson

Mrs. Virginia Atkinson

Marguerite Harrell

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Mr. & Mrs. Johnny McElveen

Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Stuckey

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Stuckey

Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Boyd

Kenneth Mason

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Mr. & Mrs. Johnny McElveen

James Hugh McCutchen

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Mr. & Mrs. Myron Kellahan

Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Boyd

Mr. & Mrs. Billy Jarrett

Dr. Claffy and Rick Montgomery

Mrs. Maude Montgomery

David Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Billy Jarrett

Flop Fairey

Mr. & Mrs. David Wiggins

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny McElveen

Mr. & Mrs. Stan Montgomery

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Honorariums

Betsy Connolly

Mr. & Mrs. Alton Boyd

Mrs. Julie Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Carsten

Mrs. Newell Clarkson

Mr. & Mrs. Billy Covington

Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Jarrett

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Jarrett

Mr. & Mrs. Billy Jenkinson

Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Jonte

Mr. & Mrs. RH Kellahan

Mrs. Mary France Kennedy

Mrs. Harriet Kirven

Mr. & Mrs. Hal Lamb

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lincoln

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Mahoney

Mr. & Mrs. David McCutchen

Ms. Helen McFadden

Mrs. Maude Montgomery

Mr. Stan Montgomery

Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Ward

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Watford

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Wooten

Mr. and Mrs. Dickey Preacher

Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hundley

Mrs. Virginia Atkinson

Dr. and Mrs. Ernie Atkinson

Mildred Baker

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Terri Martin

Mr. Glen Martin

Vallie Welch

Mr. & Mrs. Johnny McElveen

Opal Tisdale

Mr. & Mrs. Randy Scott

Cecelia Davidson

Mr. Charles Davidson

Charles “Cotton” Tomlinson

Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Boyd

Mr. & Mrs. David Wiggins

Ralph Tiller

Ms. Jennie Cox

Mrs. Mary France Kennedy

Mr. & Mrs. David McCutchen

Mr. Stan Montgomery

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Ward

Billy Kellahan

Mr. & Mrs. Sonny Davis

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Mr. & Mrs. Hal Lamb

Mr. & Mrs. Johnny McElveen

Mr. Stan Montgomery

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Stuckey

Mr. Jimmy Stuckey

Ms. Joan Thompson

Mr. & Mrs. David Wiggins

Lillian Dubose

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Nathan, Courtney, & Alyssa Elliott

By Donald & Edith Cooper

Marshall & Brad Easterling

By Barney & Lou Easterling

Lois Boyd

By Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Mary R. Jarrett

By Allison Jarrett

WA Faculty & Staff

By Ernie & Josette Jarrett

George & Carroll Hammet

By Mary Hammet Mallick

Dickey & Jenny Lynn Preacher

By Kim Preacher

Evan, Clay, Olivia, & Jeana Faye Reynolds

By Mr. & Mrs. Toby Reynolds

Kimbo Kellahan & Rick Epps

By Willis Tisdale

Clarice Davis & Esther Harrell

By Winston Jarrett

Louise Eaddy, Courtney Elliott, Louisa Kennedy, Chuck Montgomery, Malena Paez, David Rankin, TJ Stack, Warren

Kellahan, Ross Hundley, and Gary Jarrett

By Kyle Smith

Lyn Martin

By: Katie Jarrett

Jimmy Wilson

Mr. & Mrs. Rich Brown

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Leonard Jonte

Mr. & Mrs. Justin Kellahan

Mrs. Mary France Kennedy

Mrs. Harriet Kirven

Mr. & Mrs. Hal Lamb

Mr. & Mrs. David McCutchen

Mr. Stan Montgomery

Mrs. Lynn Wilson

Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hundley

Ms. Jennie Cox

Bob Kemp

Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Stuckey

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Stuckey

Harold Kempson

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Betty Thomas

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Scott Bass

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bass

Len Reynolds

Mr. & Mrs. WD Evans

Irwin McIntosh Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Stuckey

Sabrina Carver Reynolds

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Carver

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Scholarships and Awards

Jim and Harriett Kirven

Julie Kirven Floyd

Jon Stuckey

Patti Floyd Wilbourne

Mr. & Mrs. Billy Covington

Mr. & Mrs. George Avent

Mr. & Mrs. Wilburn Jordan

Dr. & Mrs. Lucius Wates

Mrs. Harriett Kirven

Mrs. Lynn Kirven WIlson

Dee Evans

Mr. & Mrs. Billy Covington

Mr. & Mrs. Kimbo Kellahan

Mr. & Mrs. TD Smith

Mr. Willis Tisdale

Mr. and Mrs. WD Evans

Anna Reynolds

Jimmy Stuckey

Jon Stuckey

The Williamsburg Academy Development Foundation has six named scholarships/ awards that are presented each year.

The Jim and Harriett Kirven Scholarship is a full one year scholarship awarded to a rising senior each May. The recipient will be selected based on the following criteria: exhibits love, devotion and generous service to WA, possesses a giving, kind, and caring spirit towards others and exhibits a positive attitude and quiet humility.

The Dee Evans Memorial Scholarship of $500 used towards a students tuition for the upcoming year is awarded each May to a student in grades 9-12 who exemplifies the qualities remembered in Dee Evans during his short lifetime., a spirit of leadership, an excellent aca-demic record, and a strong interest in athletics.

The Anna Reynolds Scholarship of $500 used towards a student’s tuition for the upcoming year is awarded each May to a student in grades 9-12 who extols the virtues that were found in Anna. These virtues include, but are not limited to, a deep religious faith, being re-spected by her peers, perseverance at doing a task, and a healthy respect for family, school, and community.

The Mary Katherine Heins of $100 is used for the purpose of paying the Honors fee for a student who has chosen to enter the honors program and has proven that he or she is truly a student of honor. It is awarded each May to a student enrolled in Honors classes for the upcoming year.

The Joy Allen Carsten Award of $50 is given each May to a graduating senior who has displayed leadership ability, a willingness to serve, growth in character, and academic achievement.

The Jeannette Parnell Award of $50 is given each May to a graduating senior who has demonstrated personal determination in overcom-ing obstacles, a firmness of character and has been actively involved in all phases of academic life.

Scholarship Donations

Congratulations to Krystal Gentry who was named the first recipi-ent of the Jim and Harriett Kirven Scholarship in May of 2007. Krystal is the daughter of Otis and Donna Gentry. She has been accepted to USC, Lander, and Coastal University.

Gentry Named First Kirven Scholarship Winner

2007 Scholarship Recipients Dee Evans Scholarship - Ashley Gardner Anna Reynolds Scholarship- Dylan Dixon Mary Katherine Heins Scholarship - Kurt Mead Kirven Scholarship- Krystal Gentry Joy Allen Carsten Award - Thomas Jonte J eannette Parnell Award- Hunter Evans

Palmetto Girls State Girls State: Delegates- Louise Smunk and Stevie Scot Alternates– Meagan Tisdale and Olivia Reynolds

Sponsored by The American Legion, The Exchange Bank and The Woodmen of the World

Congratulations Gene Gause– Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Winner

Palmetto Boys State

Daniel McKnight, Lorenzo McFarlane, Taylor Brown, Josh Kellahan, Taylor Drucker, Jordan Drucker, & Coker Plowden (not pictured)

Sponsored by The American Legion, FTC, SEC, Bank of Greeley-ville, Exchange Bank, Williamsburg First National Bank, Rotary Club, The Woodmen of the World and Kiwanis Club

Williamsburg Academy Walk of Honor

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The Williamsburg Academy Walk of Honor is a won-derful way to honor or remember someone special.

Commemorate your child’s first day of school

Honor a graduating senior

Honor a favorite teacher or staff member

Recognize an athlete or an entire team

2006 State Tennis Champs

Recognize Academic Achievements

4x8 Brick $50 (3 lines , 14 characters per line)

8x8 Brick $250 (5 lines, 14 characters per line)

Brick Pavers (4x8) In Honor Of

Doug McElveen By Martha and Johnny McElveen Maggie Ruth By David and Eva Ruth Bet Montgomery By NHS Hal McGill By Mary Lisa McGill Mary Lisa McGill By Hal McGill Frances McGill By Hal & May Lisa McGill Ken McGill By Hal & May Lisa McGill Benton McGill By Hal & May Lisa McGill

In Memory Of Clyde Wiggins By Stan Montgomery

Brick Pavers (8x8) Chris Mims By The Class of 1986 Scott Bass By The Class of 1991

Ways To Support Williamsburg Academy Annual Giving Fund

o Alumni and friends are encouraged to make a tax exempt donation each calendar year

o Gifts may be designated for scholarships, technology, athletics, or another area of your choice

Walk of Honor

o Purchase a brick paver in honor or memory of someone special

Four by eight bricks are $50 and eight by eight bricks are $250

Memorials and Honorariums

o Memorials and Honorariums of any size are accepted and acknowledgements are made immediately

Scholarship Donations

Make a donation to any of our established scholarship or award funds:

Mary Katherine Heins, Dee Evans, Anna Reynolds, Jeanette Parnell, Joy Allen Carsten, Jim and Harriet Kirven

Special Events

o Participate in fund raising events such as the Stallion Gala Auction and the Annual Oyster Roast

Update Information

Help us keep our alumni addresses and information current so that we may better serve you.

Email Amy Wiggins, Director of Development wadevelop@williamsburgacademy.com

ALUMNI NEWS Has It Been Ten Years?

The Class of 1997 held its 10 year Class Reunion in February at the Black River Hunt Club. Special guests included Ms. Laura Peters Jones and her husband John. Classmates enjoyed seeing each other again and remembering good times at WA.

Sarah, Melanie, Kyleigh, John, Dana, and Laura

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Please email your news to the Development

Office

Melanie Haddock & Ryan Brown

Births Chance & Racheal Haddock (’90) Atkinson Mary Logan 9/12/07 Rogers (‘97) & Kimberly Harrell Margaret Montgomery 9/11/07 Shane (’97) & Courtney Stuckey Sawyer Jackson 8/28/07 Mark (‘93) & Beth Brown Matthew Walter 1/15/2008 Dennis (‘92) & Julie Harris Edna Lee John (‘93) & Katie Floyd Amelia Rose 3/21/2007 Chris (‘01) & Louisa Kellahan (’01) Kennedy Tiller Louise 3/18/08 Justin (‘01) & Tracy Jonte (‘00) Kellahan Justin Morris Jr. 9/19/07 Ken (‘95) & Meredith Kellahan Sophie Elizabeth 12/31/07 Brad (‘93) & EA Easterling Catharine Campbell 10/25/07 Clay (‘93) & Hope Matthews (‘95) Bradham Baylie Dantzler 4/16/07 Will (‘93) & Meredith Jenkinson William Eldridge 11/20/07 Ryan & Julie McCollough (‘89) Delaney Virgina Anne 3/13/08 Jimmy (‘96) and Katherine Sigler (’99) Morris Noa Kate 3/3/08 Gerrick and Dana Williamson (’97) Taylor Anna Kate 10/29/2007 Lee (‘89) & Lyslee Holliday Sara Elizabeth 4/2/08 Chris (‘87) & Hope Stuckey (‘88) Brown Christina Elizabeth 4/7/08 Bubba & Mary Jenkinson (‘97) High Anne Lewis 4/25/08 Jason ‘(96) & Kristy McCutchen Carson Ann

Weddings Robert (‘93) & Nicki Mims 9/08/07 Van (‘91) & Meri Leslie Hall (‘99) Dukes 6/16/07 Brian and Sarah McClam (‘98) Jones 7/07/07 Jason & Jennifer Lockhart (‘99) Herndon 4/12/08 Craig & Sarah McCutchen (‘97) Schutte 4/7/07 Daniel & Catherine Kellahan (‘96) Layfield 8/18/07

Sarah, Maggie, and Dana pose for a quick picture.

Jennifer, Tricia, Lisa, and Hope are all smiles.

Jim W., Thornton, Gene, Frank, and Jim A. catch up on old times.

Class of 1988 Celebrates 20th Reunion

The Class of 1988 celebrated their 20th reunion at Broadway at the Beach. Emily Jo Clarkson Perkins the class president along with several others have been planning this reun-ion for quite some time. Elissa put together a slideshow and Karen had a list of "new" superlatives. There were fireworks, a full moon, and great 80's music. Helena Sjostrand, an exchange student who joined the class their sen-ior year came all the way from Swe-den to join in the celebration.

Class of 1988 wadevelop@williamsburgacademy.com

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Annual Giving Campaign Dear Williamsburg Academy Alumni, Family, and Friends,

On behalf of the Williamsburg Academy Development Foundation I am delighted for the opportunity to give you an update on our school and to ask for your financial help through our annual giving campaign.

The purpose of Williamsburg Academy is to create a safe and nurturing environment while providing students with an academi-cally challenging curriculum that promotes critical thinking, social and moral responsibility, creativity, and teamwork. The school’s mission includes encouraging each student to do his or her personal best while becoming an independent thinker and lifelong learner. We cannot fulfill this purpose without your financial support.

The annual giving campaign makes a substantial impact on the quality of education that Williamsburg Academy provides. It is through the kindness and generosity of donors that we are able to continue to offer the best education possible and remain the School of Choice for the students of Williamsburg County and its surrounding areas.

Although Williamsburg Academy receives a portion of its operating costs from tuition, there is a gap between what tuition pro-vides and the school’s total operating budget. Also, no tuition money is used for the funding of athletics or scholarships. Gener-ous support from alumni and friends strengthens the Williamsburg Academy experience for all students.

Your gift to the annual fund will help Williamsburg Academy achieve the following:

Be competitive in attracting and retaining outstanding teachers

Fund needs-based scholarships for deserving students

Acquire new technology

Develop new facilities for school growth

Support the school’s athletic program along with the Booster Club

Assist in repair and maintenance of the existing facilities

Any contribution is greatly appreciated and is tax deductible as the Development Foundation has 501(c)3 status. Gifts may also be made in honor or in memory of loved ones.

I hope you enjoy the WA Today Alumni and Friends Magazine displaying some of the current activities at the school. Thank you for your loyal support.

With kindest regards,

Beth Williamson

Development Foundation Chairperson

Williamsburg Academy Development Foundation Bulk Permit Alumni and Friends Newsletter U. S. Postage Paid P.O. Box 770 Non-Profit Org. Kingstree, SC 29556 Kingstree, SC Permit # 130

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