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Issue 30, Volume Four
May 4, 2009
FCDS Dedicates Sutton Softball Field
Despite the threatening
clouds of early morning, the
day was fine and sunny for the
dedication of Sutton Softball
Field on Saturday, May 2. After Headmaster Hank Battle
welcomed the overflowing
crowd, Ben Sutton Sr. delivered a moving invocation.
Hank then gave a brief history
of the selflessness and generosity of the Sutton family.
Ben Sutton Jr. took the
microphone
next, and
the
crowd
grew silent as he
discussed
his
younger brother Steve’s battle with leukemia
and the close relationship Steve had with his
siblings, nieces, and nephews. Ben then invited
the Fury softball team to join the Sutton famto cook hot dogs, then took his place behind the
ily on the field as he spoke of the ways in which
Steve’s presence was felt that day, from a song on mike as stadium announcer for the game.
As if ordered just for the occasion, Addison Sutthe radio to the Race for the Cure that many from
ton (daughter of Ben and Sally), delivered the
the FCDS community participated in that very
morning.
game-winning hit and helped to earn a 3-1 victory
After
the
dedication,
the
Fury
softball
team
faced
for the
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generosity and foresight, and who will enjoy playHaderer broadcast the action over the Fury Club
Sports Network. To add to the atmosphere of cele- ing the sport they love at one of the best high
bration, junior Garrison Pollock manned the grill school softball fields in the nation.
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Fine Arts Week 2009
Each year, the FCDS Fine
Arts Department celebrates the
arts in bloom on our campus—
from visual art to choral and instrumental music to theatre. This
year, Fine Arts Week included an
Upper School choral concert, a
seventh and eighth grade choral
concert, the drama 2 class’s
spring showcase, and the
seventh to
twelfth grade
band and
orchestra
concert. The
works of our
visual artists
were showcased
throughout
the week at
the concerts
and
throughout
the school.
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Friday, April
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Five FCDS Students Selected to Attend North
Carolina Governor’s School This Summer
The following five FCDS students were chosen to
attend North Carolina Governor’s School this year.
Governor’s School is the oldest summer residential
enrichment program for academically or intellectually gifted students in the country, and students will
study (and live) at either Governor’s School West (at
Salem College in Winston-Salem), or at Governor’s
School East (at Meredith College) for six weeks this
summer. Congratulations to these students on this
wonderful achievement!
ο Junior Emma Blumstein – Science
ο Junior Caroline Moseley – English
ο Junior Danielle Nelson – Spanish
ο Sophomore Julia Hudgins – Choral Music
ο Sophomore McLain Wilkinson – Oboe
May 4, 2009
Austin Dillon Finishes Second in Key Race
Senior Austin Dillon finished second in the Camping
World East Series race at the Tri-County Motor
Speedway on Saturday night after running an incredible race and even running at first place for a period of time. Great job, Austin!
Alumnus Nifong on Law & Order Tuesday
Alex Nifong ’04 will be appearing on the popular
drama Law & Order on Tuesday, May 5 (tomorrow).
Alex, who graduated from New York University, has
been living and working in New York City as an actor, but according to his parents, this appearance is
his first big break. Don’t miss Alex—the show airs on
NBC at 10:00 p.m.
Freshman Robert Johnson Wins First Race
Freshman Robert Johnson had two firsts this weekend: he competed in his first race (the Street Car SeEighth Grader Wins Tennis Championship
ries at Caraway in Asheboro), and he WON. Robert
Chloe Willetts, an FCDS eighth grader, won the
was even awarded the trophy by a racing legend—
Southern Level 3, N.C. Level 2 - 16 and under Girls’ who just happened to be his father, Junior Johnson.
Tennis Championship for the second consecutive
This story will be covered on Fox 8 later this week, so
year at the Spencer Love Tennis center in Greensbe on the lookout for updates. Way to go, Robert!
boro. Chloe, who seeded first in the event, faced 32
girls from nine different states. Congratulations!
SHARE YOUR SOLES
RUNNING CLUB SHOE COLLECTION
The FCDS Running Club is collecting shoes (used, in good condition) for children and adults in
the Dominican Republic. There is a great need for shoes as the majority of people walk around
barefoot on rough, unpaved surfaces. Your donations will be distributed directly to the people at a
mission in Cielo, Santo Domingo in June. Please consider sharing your “soles” with others who are
less fortunate. Sneakers, shoes, and sandals of all sizes are welcome. Collection boxes are located in
US outside the office and the freshman hall. Questions, please contact Hollis Lineberger at hollislineberger@fcds.org.
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FCDS Alumni Board Creates Career Network up the career ladder for younger FCDS alumni.
The ACN also will be an effective way for older
The FCDS Alumni Association Board is
alumni to connect with their classmates about
proud to introduce the FCDS Alumni Career
mid-life career
Network
changes or in(ACN) to conterest in new
nect all FCDS
opportunialumni for proties. Also,
fessional and
older alumni
career networkmay find new
ing. The Board
ideas, insight,
has spent the
and inspiration
last few months
from younger
designing and
alumni, parcreating a foticularly those
rum to connect
who may have
younger and
settled into
older FCDS
careers that
alumni for caAlumni discuss their careers with students at Alumni Career Day.
have emerged
reer mentoring,
in the last decadvice, and deade.
velopment. The Board will oversee the Network
with assistance from Mr. John Danforth, DirecPotential Uses of the ACN
tor of Alumni Affairs. Active and engaged
FCDS alumni will spark interest and drive
• Career advice about potential careers (to curgrowth of the network.
rent college or graduate students from
alumni in established careers)
Building on the last two years of the FCDS
• Career connections for alumni looking for
Alumni Career Day, the Board has identified
summer internships or first jobs after college,
several potential mentors and advisors among
graduate, or professional school
the FCDS alumni community. FCDS alumni
excel in every field around the world. There are • Professional connections in a new area of the
country, or in a particular field or specialty
alumni in the arts, entertainment, and media.
There are alumni working in finance, big busi- • Job Postings (either alumni employers or
alumni searching for positions)
ness, manufacturing, information technology,
litigation, government, the military, and poliHow to Join the ACN
tics. Being involved with the Alumni Career
The FCDS Alumni Career Network will conNetwork presents a great opportunity for alumni
nect us all! Within the well-known web portal
to help fellow alumni.
Linked In, the FCDS Alumni Board has created
a home for the ACN. Linked In is similar to
By aggregating the knowledge of all FCDS
alumni, the ACN can provide a great first step
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To find our group, use the Search dropdown menu at the top in the center. Select
social networking sites, but all activity is reSearch Groups and type in Forsyth Country
stricted to professional development and postDay School or FCDS and press ENTER. You’ll
ings about careers. Linked In allows any user to find Forsyth Country Day School Alumni Assoset up a personal profile at no charge. The Board ciation there. Click on the link Join this group
has created the “Forsyth Country Day School
and follow the steps. Your request for memberAlumni Association” as a group in Linked
ship will be processed within a few business days.
In. This group enables FCDS alumni to make
professional connections, and designated Alumni Contact Information and Feedback
Board members serve as administrators of the
If you have additional questions or need more
group.
information, please contact John Danforth during school hours at (336) 945-3151,
All FCDS alumni are encouraged to join the extension 367, or via email at johndangroup and participate in the FCDS Alumni Ca- forth@fcds.org. Also, feel free to contact David Beareer Network. Many alumni have established
son, FCDS Class of ’87 and Alumni Board
Linked In profiles as part of recent job searches
Member via e-mail at david.beason@gmail.com. John,
or professional networking. The Board encour- David, and the Alumni Board welcome all feedages those alumni to now join the group.
back, particularly any personal success stories
For those unfamiliar with Linked-In but interthat unfold from the ACN.
ested in exploring the site and joining the ACN,
please visit www.linkedin.com. In the top right
corner, click on the link Join Today and follow
the enrollment steps.
work session, classes meet
Monday through Friday
Davidson Driving School will hold three driver educa- from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Behind-the-wheel training
tion and training bookwork sessions during summer
will be scheduled after
break on the FCDS campus as follows:
bookwork has been completed. Students must be at least 14 years, 6 months of
SUMMER BREAK 2009
age before they can enroll in class.
DRIVER EDUCATION and TRAINING at
FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Bookwork Sessions
Weeks of
Session 1
June 15
Session 2
July 13
Session 3
August 10
Class sizes are limited. Please contact Ron Ripple at
Davidson Driving School l to enroll.
336-224-6970 Office
336-225-9018 Cell
davidsondsch@lexcominc.net
Thirty hours of bookwork and six hours behind the
wheel are required by the NCDMV. During each book6
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May 7-9: M/S Band and Orchestra Trip to Gatlinburg, TN
May 14: Fourth Grade Music Revue at 7:00 p.m.
May 14: Awards Ceremony—Piedmont Federal Bank Hometown Graffiti Competition 5:00-6:00 pm.
May 15: Fourth Grade Music Revue (for students) at 9:30 a.m.
May 17: CSA Creative Dramatics Performance at 3:00 p.m.
May 19: Upper School Visual Arts Celebration at 7:30 p.m.
May 21: CSA Dance Recital and Karate Demonstration at 5:30 p.m.
May 28: Fifth-Sixth Grade Music Concert at 7:00 p.m.
May 29: CSA Music Recitals-Lower School/Middle School at 4:30 p.m. / Upper School at 6:00 p.m.
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