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A Year
in Review
SUMMER 2008
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Introducing: Our
Volume 18
New Look
Head’s
Corner
Fresh New Look Keeps
Green in Mind
It’s been no secret that sustainability is one of our top
priorities at Greensboro Day School. This past year, we
have increased our recycling efforts, developed our Campus
Master Plan to include green buildings, and appointed
Upper School English teacher Gareth Griffith as our first
director of sustainability.
Previous GDS Logos:
I am greatly encouraged and pleased with the initial efforts and the work that Gareth and his
committee have done. As we look to the future, Greensboro Day School will be increasingly
conscious of its carbon footprint. To that end, we are launching a new bus campaign that
emphasizes the importance of reducing carpool traffic and the resulting emissions (see page 51).
We are also planning to introduce a line of “green” products in our bookstore, including
100% cotton tote bags, reusable water bottles, and stainless steel coffee tumblers. You’ll be
able to purchase these products on campus in our bookstore, or through our new Web site
that will launch in July.
Speaking of new, our Web site isn’t the only thing getting a facelift. This magazine features
a fresh new look with a more modern and comprehensive design reflecting the overall look
of the school’s other publications – admission brochures and the Web site included. It is also
the debut of our new “green” logo. I don’t mean green in color, but green in design. This
updated logo (pictured below) is designed to reduce the number of inks used in printing, as
well as offer a cost-effective option to our printing needs – letterhead, envelopes, business
cards, apparel, and more. Our logo is comprised of four symbols: a flame, torch, book and
sun. These symbols have appeared in the evolution of the GDS logo since 1970. The formal
school seal will still be used on Commencement materials as a reminder to our graduates of
the history of GDS.
The school’s communications department spent over a year developing this new identity
with the guidance of Boulton Advertising + Promotions, owned by alumna Beth Boulton ’85.
Parent, faculty and alumni focus groups were held throughout the process to ensure our
updated image continued to maintain the integrity and professionalism we are so accustomed
to seeing. I hope you enjoy the updated look of Greensboro Day School. We continue to strive
to reduce our carbon footprint on the world, and reduce the cost we set forth in our efforts.
Mark C. Hale
Head of School
Updated GDS Logo:
CONTENTS
Volume 18 • Summer 2008
On the cover: Snapshots from the 2007-08
academic year.
Greensboro Day School
Mission Statement:
Greensboro Day School is a coeducational,
college preparatory, nonsectarian independent
school for students of average to superior
ability in grades TK-12. Its mission is to
provide a challenging academic program in
an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect,
enhanced by caring, imaginative teachers
and supportive parents, alumni and friends
of the school; to develop individual potential
by promoting involvement in a broad range
of academic and nonacademic activities, in a
nurturing environment characterized by close
interaction between students, teachers, and a
supporting staff; to provide programs which
stimulate curiosity, promote lifelong learning,
emphasize process as well as content, and
which value the importance of honor, personal
integrity, responsible citizenship, and a respect
for individual differences; and to cultivate an
appreciation for the broad ethnic, cultural,
racial, and religious diversity of our school,
community, nation and world.
- Adopted by the Board of Trustees, April, 1993
Greensboro Day School does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed, national or
ethnic origin, disability (to the extent that
reasonable accommodations are possible), or
sexual orientation in the administration of
its educational policies, admissions policies,
or any other programs administered by the
school.
Mark C. Hale, Head of School
mhale@greensboroday.org
Stacy Calfo, Editor
publications@greensboroday.org
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R E V I E W...
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Class of 2008 College Admissions
& Intended Matriculation
16
Seniors Earn Merit Scholarships
17
Senior Awards
18
Senior Service Learning Recognition
20
Life in the Lower School
Speeches from 5th graders Annalise Graves
& Peter Bearse
28
Lower School Closing
29
Middle School Closing & Awards
30
Head’s List (Grades 7-12)
31
Honor Roll (Grades 7-12)
32
Grades 9-11 Academic Awards
36
Parents’ Association Annual Report
F E AT U R E S
22
Kickstart a Heart
The story of an 8th grader
and his three lifesavers
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GDS PA Cares
Filling a need in our community
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D E P A R T M E N T S
Head’s Corner
Inside Front Cover
Around Campus
25
Invest in GDS
40
Alumni News
42
Class Notes
46
Campus News
Students, Faculty,
Parents Honored
at End-of-Year Ceremonies
Each year, Greensboro Day School takes a moment to recognize
students, faculty and parents for their accomplishments during
the academic year. To follow are 9 of those special people
in our community.
Ben Stevenson ’09 was honored with the Kimberly Susan Bates ’84
Memorial Merit Scholarship during convocation. He was selected
by the Upper School faculty to receive this honor, which
includes full tuition for his senior year. Over the past three years,
Stevenson maintained an unweighted GPA of 99, while taking
five AP and seven advanced courses. His academic excellence has
been recognized through induction into the National Honor and
Cum Laude Societies.
Stevenson has been a member of the JV soccer, varsity cross-country
and varsity tennis teams. His club commitments include the Duke
Moot Court, High IQ, and Envirothon teams, the Spanish club and
the pep and jazz bands. Stevenson was also recently elected to serve as
the Honor Board chair during his senior year.
Senior Ben Altheimer was named
this year’s Founders’ Award recipient.
He was honored for best exemplifying
the characteristics of scholarship,
sportsmanship and leadership.
Altheimer made the Head’s List all
eight semesters, was inducted into
the Spanish National Honor Society,
National Honor Society and Cum
Ben Altheimer ’08
Laude Society. He carried a weighted
GPA of 98 in a schedule that included eight advanced and
nine AP courses. Altheimer was a National Merit Finalist who
participated in the Summer Ventures Program in Science &
Math and was recognized as having the highest GPA in the 9th
and 10th grades, as well as receiving the Syngenta High School
Science Award.
Outside the classroom, Altheimer was a member of Model UN,
the jazz and pep bands, Spanish club, chess club, High IQ team,
environment club, community service club and investment club.
He also found time to volunteer at the Natural Science Center and
the Saturday school at Jesse Wharton elementary, travel on service
trips to Gulfport, Miss., tutor at Eastside Community Center, call
bingo at Loyalton Retirement Home, and assistant in the GDS
afterschool KIDs program.
Seniors Will Pugh and Seth Shannin earned the 2008 Maureen
B. Gerhardt Award. This award is made in memory of Maureen
Gerhardt, GDS parent and trustee, and given to a member of the
Upper School who best exemplifies the values of honor, personal
integrity, responsible citizenship and service to the community.
Both Pugh and Shannin were commended for their extraordinary
dedication to community service and their outstanding
academics and loyalty to the arts program.
(l-r) Tony Bates ’82, Joan Bates, Ben Stevenson ’09, and Louis Bates
International programs coordinator and
ESL instructor Don Lahey was named the
recipient of the 2008 James P. Hendrix, Jr.
Excellence in Teaching Award. As a member
of the GDS faculty for over 10 years, Lahey
is a constant learner, pursuing knowledge
for the classroom and beyond the school.
He has introduced the school community
to nations around the world directing
student and faculty trips and has developed Don Lahey
exchange programs between DS and Mexico, France and Chile.
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Will Pugh ’08, left, Ed Gerhardt, and Seth Shannin ’08
Parent Terry McDaid received the Judith R. Thompson Award for
enhancing human relations within the school community and
ensuring that GDS will always be a welcoming community that
respects and celebrates differences. McDaid has been an active
volunteer at GDS since her daughter, Emily, began Kindergarten
Campus News
13 years ago. In these years she served
as Parents’ Association president,
fundraising chair for several PA events,
a Diversity Committee member, and a
volunteer for countless other events.
This year’s recipient of the Carla D.
Dowler Tradition of Caring Award is
newly-retired Kindergarten teacher Linda
Watkins. The Dowler award is given to a Terry McDaid
member of the Lower School community
who reflects an approach to learning and life which values kindness
and sensitivity to others, a determination to succeed, a love for
learning and an abiding respect for teaching or being with children.
Watkins has influenced hundreds of students and parents during
her long career. Her current
students love that she “ makes
us work, and that makes us
smart”; “takes care of us when
we get hurt”; “kisses our brains
when we do something right”;
and, “taught me to eat my
peas with honey—it keeps
them on my knife!”
Gareth Griffith, GDS’ first
Linda Watkins and her husband, Joe
director of sustainability,
was fittingly the recipient of
the Edward G. Dickinson Award for Environmental Leadership and
Hotel Entrepreneur
Addresses Graduates
Dennis Quaintance, the chief executive officer of Greensboro-based
Quaintance -Weaver Restaurants and Hotels, addressed the Class of
2008 during their commencement exercises in June. During his speech,
Quaintance shared four things he believes to be the secret to success:
1. Employ an emotional and intellectual curiosity. Don’t hesitate
to say, “I don’t understand that.” Read and explore things that are
unfamiliar. Curiosity enables a person to attain higher levels of joy.
2. Choose to have values. It is okay to take a risk for something
about which you believe so strongly. Quaintance said, “We have an
obligation to future generations to fight for things like inclusion
and sustainable practices.”
3. Have enthusiasm. Be authentic and have a sincere interest in
things. Don’t fall for peer pressure.
4. Smile and be friendly. “You would be amazed at what a smile
will get you,” he quipped.
Quaintance concluded his speech by encouraging the graduates to never
use the word “should.” Instead, “just do.” “I hope you live in a world
that progresses far beyond the world you live in today,” he said.
Responsibility. Throughout this past year,
Griffith has been devoted to enhancing
GDS’ connection with the natural world in
the context of sustainability acknowledging
that students need to discuss and problem
solve the difficult issues that face their
generation – particularly in the realm of
the environment; and that GDS students
are global citizens and need to take action
as such. He has advocated for sustainable
Gareth Griffith
changes within the GDS community, and
has set the bar when it comes to sustainable actions: biking to school,
taking time to have class outside, hiking the trails of Pisgah National
Forest, and teaching yoga.
Ryan Carty ’09 was awarded the John F.
Johnson Scholar-Athlete Award during the
Upper School closing ceremony. The award
is given to a rising senior who exemplifies
the best combination of outstanding
sportsmanship through involvement in the
GDS athletic programs, and consistently
excellent scholarship in the classroom.
Ryan Carty ’09
Carty carried a weighted GPA of 100, while taking a course load that
included seven advanced and three AP courses. Athletically, he has
represented GDS with distinction in varsity cross country, where he
was named runner of the year last season, varsity basketball, where
he was named best defensive player of the year this past season, and
varsity track, where he was selected to the all-conference team.
Quaintance began his hospitality career at
the age of 15 as a housekeeper’s assistant
at a hotel in Missoula, Mont. In 1979,
he moved to Greensboro to help a friend
open a restaurant, Franklin’s Off Friendly.
He formed Quaintance-Weaver with Mike
Weaver in 1988 and opened Lucky 32
restaurant in Greensboro in 1989. Today,
the Quaintance-Weaver family includes a
second Lucky 32 Kitchen and Wine Bar
Dennis Quaintance
in Cary and the four-diamond, 131-room
O.Henry Hotel with the adjacent Green Valley Grill in Greensboro.
Quaintance’s awareness of the value of conserving energy coupled with his
success in the hospitality sector led him to build the 147-room Proximity
Hotel, a green hotel which was designed and constructed to maximize
sustainability and minimize environmental impact. The Proximity utilizes
over 70 sustainable practices and achieved gold LEED (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green
Building Council.
In 1983, Quaintance married Nancy King, a 1978 alumna of
Greensboro Day School. He is currently on the board of visitors at
Greensboro College and the board of directors of the Johnetta B. Cole
Global Institute for Diversity and Inclusion.
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Technology
News
This spring, four Smartboards were given by parents to honor
8th grade science teacher Tim Martin. The families who made
the gifts requested that in lieu of recognition for their generosity,
they wished instead to focus the accolades on Martin for the
inspiring way he awakens in his students a curiosity about the
natural world. The Smartboards are now being used in three of
the school’s 8th grade core classrooms and one of the foreign
language classrooms. Martin has been using the Smartboard to
enhance his curriculum in Earth Science. In 8th grade math,
Cheryl Love uses one of these Smartboards to record her lessons
and then replay them or modify them as the lesson evolves.
A generous gift for an Upper School classroom also provided a
Smartboard with polling software, High Definition projector and
surround sound audio. Upper School economics teacher Ben
Zuraw will spend part of his summer getting acquainted with
this new technology and planning how to best integrate it into
his classroom curriculum.
In other technology news, next year, 9th graders will be required
to use tablets, instead of traditional laptops, in the classroom.
This past year, 9th grade teachers assessed this new technology
and concluded that tablets would be developmentally and
academically beneficial for Upper School students.
Dr. Dana Smith, director of the technology program at GDS,
continues to pilot different programs looking to find the tools that
best prepare our students for an ever-changing 21st century world.
Seniors Remember Classmates
The Class of 2008 held a moment of silence during their
Commencement exercises to remember two special members
of their class.
Deebs Young died in a car
accident in 2004. He had been a
member of the Class of 2008 from
Kindergarten through 7th grade
before transferring to Mendenhall
Middle School to play his dream
sport, football.
Scott Patterson enrolled at
Deebs Young ’08
Greensboro Day School in August
2004 for the start of his 9th grade year. He was a member
of the Class of 2008 for a very short time before he died
tragically in the early part of 2005. Patterson’s parents,
Tina and Chris, endowed the Scott W. Patterson Memorial
Endowment Fund for Faculty Program Enhancement to
memorialize their son. The fund
was established with gifts made in
memory of Patterson and will be
used for professional development
purposes within the GDS faculty.
The Scott W. Patterson History
Award, also endowed by his family,
is given each year to an outstanding
history student at Upper School
Closing Ceremony.
Scott Patterson ’08
Artists Awarded
Winners of the Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art’s
Community Portrait Wall contest were: 4th graders Anna Gilbert
and Adam Schner, 5th graders Christopher Diggs and Scott Taylor,
6th graders Charlie Short and Patti Hazlett, 7th graders Caroline
Cox and Taylor Adler, 8th graders Rakesh Mitra and Brandon Hoff,
sophomore Steven Love, juniors Brad Browning and Elizabeth
Buxton, and senior Chrissie Walker ’08. The works, on display at
the center until June, were juried by Edie Carpenter, curator for the
Greenhill Center.
Taylor Floss ’09, Tucker Lebsack ’08, and David KaufmanMoore ’08 all received honorable mentions in the state-wide
Congressional Art Contest.
Tim Martin, 8th grade science teacher, demonstrates a Smartboard.
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Campus News
GDS Receives Reaccreditation
Greensboro Day School’s
accreditation has been renewed
by the Southern Association of
Independent Schools (SAIS)
and the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS). To earn accreditation from SAIS and
SACS, Greensboro Day School complied with quality standards,
was evaluated by an outside group of peer professionals, and
implemented a school plan focused on strategic improvement and
student performance.
Greensboro Day School had a number of students recognized
in local art competitions:
In today’s world of accountability in schooling, accreditation serves
as a critical component of a school’s demonstrated effectiveness
and ability to provide successful schooling for children. A school
that is able to achieve accreditation demonstrates a commitment
to a process that requires the school to meet a set of rigorous,
research-based standards; to engage in a program of continuous
school improvement; and to demonstrate quality assurance to its
stakeholders through self-evaluation and peer review. SAIS-SACS
accreditation provides schools access to an integrated network of
services and technical assistance that supports every school’s ability
to identify and meet its goals for improving student performance
and the teaching and learning process.
Accreditation is voluntary and must be renewed each year. In
addition, the self-study process and peer review visit must be
repeated every five years for continued accreditation.
SAIS and SACS member schools are part of a remarkable history
of quality assurance in education. SAIS began its organizational
life in 1903 as the Mid-South Association of Independent
Schools (MAIS). In 1953, another organization began as the
Southern Association of Independent Schools, providing a forum
for independent school administrators to work with public
schools through SACS and to contribute to the larger interest in
accreditation in the Southeast. MAIS and SAIS merged in 1986
to form the present-day SAIS, which now works at the state,
regional, and national levels, to serve and strengthen member
schools through the promotion of the highest quality educational
standards and ethical conduct.
Established in 1895, SACS is a non-governmental, voluntary
organization that accredits more than 13,000 public and nonpublic institutions from early-childhood to university. Today,
SACS is the largest accrediting agency in the world. The current
SAIS-SACS partnership offers schools a process for accreditation.
Over 350 Conquer
Bengal Dash
hosted over 350 runners for
the school’s 1st annual Bengal
Dash on Saturday, April 26.
The event was organized
by the Alumni and Parents’
Association’s with part of the
proceeds benefiting Habitat
for Humanity.
The Bengal Dash included
a 1K fun run and a 5K
certified course for proficient
5K winners, Joe Hall and
runners. GDS student Frances Frances Dougherty ’10
Dougherty ’10 took the top
spot in the women’s 5K with a time of 20:39. Other GDS
winners in the female division: parent Dina Arceo (23:48) won
the Masters division, Maggie Burns ’17 (29:59) won the age
1-12 category, Mary Frances Jennings ’11 (25:14) won the age
13-19 category, and parent Traci Oliver (24:39) won the age
40-49 category.
In the men’s race, local runner Joe Hall took top spot with a time
of 17:47. GDS winners in the male division included US teacher
Tom Szott (19:20) in the age 30-39 category, athletic trainer
Mike Gale came in a close second (21:14), parent Peter Hertl
(20:20) won the age 50-59 category.
And they’re off! Young runners competed in a 1K
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Campus News
Thespians Honored
Greensboro Day School held its annual Musical and Drama
Awards on May 1. The ceremony was complemented by
performances from the Cabaret class, which sang and danced
songs from Broadway shows that were based on hit movies.
The evening showcases those students in the Middle and Upper
Schools whose commitment and dedication to the school’s drama
department is extraordinary. This year’s honorees are:
Middle School
Upper School
Best Actor - David Burick ’12
Best Actor - Edward Sapp ’12
Best Actress - Claire Van der Linden ’12
Best Male Vocalist - Cameron Lemley ’12
Best Female Vocalist - Jacqueline Gravely ’12
Spotlight Award - Hannah Browne ’12
Best Supporting Role- Fletcher Keeley ’12
Crew Leadership - Kelly Pusch ’12
Crew Spirit - Clayton Wilson ’13
Crew Participation - Taylor Curry ’12
Junior Thespian Award – Eden Halevy ’12
Best Actor - Edwin Brown ’09
Best Actress - Marian van Noppen ’08
Best Supporting Actor - Will Pugh ’08
Best Supporting Actress - Anne McCarty ’08
Best Male Vocalist - William Morris ’10
Best Female Vocalist - Sarah Cassell ’10
Best Dancer - Anna Dorsett ’11
Spotlight Award - Claire Brennan ’09
Crew Leadership - Seth Shannin ’08
Crew Spirit - Katie Zanowski ’09
Crew Participation - Tris Nagy ’08
Thespian Award- Marian van Noppen ’08
Middle School Model UN
On May 1, 24 Greensboro Day School Middle School students
participated in the third annual Model United Nations of the
Triad. Along with students from other area schools, GDS
students convened at Guilford College to represent countries in a
simulation about the work of the United Nations.
Cameron Lemley ’12
won the Best Delegate
award for representing
the Russian Federation
on the Economic and
Social Council. Deborah
Hellen ’12 was awarded
honorable mention for
representing China on
the Security Council.
Deborah Hellen ’12 and Cameron Lemley ’12
GDS’ 8th grade delegates were Hannah Brennan, David Burick,
Sydney Cone, Taylor Curry, Chris Dalldorf, Deborah Hellen,
Allie Knowles, Cameron Lemley, Margaret Mayer, Haley Peck,
Katie Rowlett, Edward Sapp, Aqeelah Tarver, and Emily Wilder.
NCJCL Results
GDS’ 7th grade delegates were Aditya Badve, Anna Bearse, Blake
Barefoot, Art Davison, Chris Ellington, Matt Moye, Andrew
Plotnikov, Andrew Regal, Will Riedlinger, Jonathan Rogers,
Drew Wang, and Harper Weissburg.
On April 25-26, 21 Greensboro Day School 7th and 8th graders
competed in the N.C. Junior Classical League Convention on
the campus of Wake Forest University. GDS placed 3rd in the
state on the middle school level. Here are the results:
Volunteers
of the Year
(7th grade): Jenny Allen and Allen Jones, 1st in couples’ costume
contest, Jenny Allen 2nd in poetry, Anna Bearse 1st in girls’
costume and 4th in charts, Madison Brantley 3rd in sculpture and
3rd in open certamen, Caleb Cohen 2nd in powerpoint and 5th in
creative writing, Chris Ellington 5th in video, Savannah Fox and
Austin Hirsch tied for 5th in pentathlon (academic test). Savannah
Fox and Ethan Rodenbough took 4th in couples’ costume;
Savannah Fox 1st in poetry and 5th in 200 m. girls’ race; Austin
Hirsch 1st in modern myth and 4th in open certamen, Allen Jones
4th in charts, Ian Buchanan 2nd in open certamen. Caleb Cohen
was also awarded a bronze medal for his outstanding results
(92%) on the National Mythology Exam. 
(8th grade): Lauren Henley 2nd in girls’ costume, Hailey Jacob
2nd in jewelry, Emma Mattingly 4th in sculpture, Hayden Nault
2nd in creative writing and 5th in powerpoint, Mary Talbot 3rd
in creative writing and 1st in oratory, Richa Vyas 5th in charts
and 4th in frisbee toss, and Graham Wrenn 2nd in creative
writing. The school’s JCL shirt, designed by Stephanie Hemphill
and Emma Mattingly, was awarded 4th place.
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The Greensboro
Day School Parents’
Association is pleased
to announce this
year’s winners of
the “Making the
Ann Sapp, left, and Robin Barefoot.
Difference” Volunteer
of the Year Award, Ann Sapp and Robin Barefoot.
On the nomination form, Sapp was praised for “touching so many
lives this year, students, faculty and parents, in such a positive way.”
Barefoots’ nomination commended her for “promoting goodwill
among the parent body” and being “extremely capable and committed.”
The award recognizes a volunteer(s) who has given exceptional service
to GDS during the 2007-2008 school year. Nominees were submitted
by parents and faculty. Each candidate represents the qualities that we
value in a volunteer: commitment to the PA mission, superior support
for projects and initiatives, a positive attitude, and service that “makes
the difference” in creating an outstanding school community.
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22 Commended on National Exam
Eight GDS Middle School Latin students received special
recognition for their outstanding achievement on the National Latin
Exam. Seventh graders receiving outstanding achievement certificates
and ribbons were Caleb Cohen and Anna Bearse. Ian Buchanan,
Vivienne Walton, and Weldon Rose Nichols received achievement
certificates. Representing the 8th grade were Mary Talbot and
Hayden Nault, receiving magna cum laude certificates, and Graham
Wrenn who received a cum laude certificate.
In the Upper School, 14 students received recognition on the exam.
Won Bin Kim ’09, Kelsey Ammondson ’10, Baxter Sapp ’10, Roger
Gant ’09, and Antonio Jackson ’09 all earned cum laude certificates.
Kyle Arnold ’10 and Kendall Weavil ’11 achieved magna cum laude.
Five students, Peter Han ’11, Beren Patel ’11, William Morris ’10,
Patrick Nolan ’09, and Emily Mosh ’09, reached silver maxima
cum laude status. Freshman Matthew Aronson received the highest
recognition with a gold summa cum laude certificate.
Faculty and Staff News…
College counselor Lexi Eagles was recognized
by a past student as the most influential
teacher who guided him during his
academic career. Her student received an
engineering award at Stanford University
and Eagles was invited to join him.
Named Robertson
Scholar
Senior Spencer Kuzmier is one of 53
high school seniors chosen nationwide
as a Robertson Scholar.
Spencer Kuzmier ’08
The Robertson Scholars Program is an innovative merit scholarship
program at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke. About half of the scholars enroll
at Duke and about half at UNC-Chapel Hill. All the students take courses
at both schools and spend a semester in residence at the other campus.
The program selects scholars who have demonstrated the
program values of heart, mind and action and exhibit the
potential and desire to develop these values further, said
Tony Brown, president of the Robertson Scholars Program.
Throughout and beyond their four years in college, scholars
are offered the resources and opportunities necessary to have a
positive impact on local and international communities.  
Twenty-six students have been awarded the scholarship at Duke
and 24, including Kuzmier, at UNC-Chapel Hill. The Robertson
Scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill covers tuition, room, board,
mandatory fees, and a stipend.
Physical education teacher Andrew Gaunt
was appointed to the Step by Step advisory
board at the Greensboro Children’s
Museum. The board is comprised of
various health professionals who will
discuss ways to promote health and
wellness in children.
Robin Schenck, director of Student
Support Services, attended a workshop
about psychological first aid in April. The
conference was for Independent School
Nurses and Counselors and the presenter
was Leesa B. Galloway with the Division of
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities,
and Substance Abuse Services.
Kuzmier
Andrew Gaunt
The recipients were chosen from more than 20,000 admission
applicants at UNC-Chapel Hill and more than 20,000 at Duke.
After a selection process that included application review and phone
interviews, committees at both universities invited 100 finalists to
Durham and Chapel Hill for interviews March 29-April 1.
“The Robertson Scholars are selected from among the very
best students who apply to Duke and UNC,” Duke University
President Richard Brodhead said. “They are chosen not just for
their intelligence and creativity, but for their leadership strengths
and will to use their gifts in service to the broader society. We look
forward to welcoming the new Robertson Scholars and working
with them as they develop as students, citizens and leaders.”
Robin Schenck
The Greensboro Day School help desk
earned an outstanding Lenovo warranty
performance award. For 2007, our help
Lexi Eagles
desk was cited as having demonstrated
consistent performance during each quarter. Less than five percent
of all Lenovo Warranty Self-Maintainer service locations had
similar results, and only two percent received recognition.
Jackson
Earns Community
Honor
Junior Antonio Jackson was selected as
a “2 Those Who Care” award recipient.
Antonio Jackson ’09
Jackson’s volunteer efforts at Jesse
Wharton Elementary and Greensboro Urban Ministries, as well as
his “10,000 ways to say ‘thank you’” project at GDS were among the
many reasons he was honored. The award is part of a community
service program by local television station WFMY. Jackson was chosen
among hundreds of applicants by WFMY’s board of governors.
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S p o rt s R e p o rt
Three
Named Top Athletes
Three seniors were named
2008 Athletes of the
Year.  Katie Cohen, Marty
Buxton and Bruce Woodall
were each honored for their
outstanding contribution to
Bengal athletics and their
demonstration of honesty,
integrity and sportsmanship.
Seniors Bruce Woodall, Katie Cohen
and Marty Buxton
Cohen was a captain and 4-year letterman for both field hockey
and lacrosse. She was named best defensive player in field hockey
and won the coaches award in lacrosse. Buxton was a captain and
4-year letterman in both wrestling and lacrosse. He is the first at
GDS to win 100 wrestling matches. Woodall was a captain and
4-year letterman in basketball and golf.  For both sports, he was
chosen as the conference player of the year.
All three athletes represented GDS as “Flow Athletes of the
Week” for their outstanding academic and athletic performances.
Lucas, Stevenson
Win Harris Award
The 2008 Carlton Harris,
Jr. ’76 award was given to
juniors Emily Lucas and
Ben Stevenson. The award is
dedicated to Carlton Harris,
Jr. who during his years at
GDS devoted many hours to
the tennis team. Following his
death, his family endowed this Ben Stevenson ’09, Ross Harris, and
Emily Lucas ’09
award to be given to a tennis
player, on both the boys’ and girls’ team, who demonstrates
outstanding leadership, sportsmanship and dedication
to their sport.
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Dye & Johnson
Receive Woods Honor
Seniors Kirsten Dye and Leslie
Johnson earned the 2007
Jon Woods ’78 Award for
spending hours each week at
practices, games and preparing
uniforms and documents for
teams. This award is given to
the student who volunteers to
Kirsten Dye ’08, left, and
help the athletic department
Leslie Johnson ’08
through managing, being a
statistician or even a videographer.
Gant Honored with New Award
Junior Roger Gant was named the
first recipient of the FACE-OFF
Award in boys’ lacrosse. The award
recognizes a junior or senior lacrosse
player who represents excellence in
both scholarship and sportsmanship
as a member of the lacrosse team. The
recipient of the award is chosen by the
lacrosse coach, athletic director and a
college counselor.
Roger Gant ’09
FACE-OFF is an acronym for Fundamentals, Academics,
Competition, Excellence, Over-Achievement, Friendship,
and Fidelity to the team. The award was established by an
endowment from a GDS family to support the GDS boys’
lacrosse program. While the family who established the fund
wishes to remain unacknowledged at this time, they have
structured the fund so that they, or others, may add to the
endowment into the future.
Burroughs Named
Brenner Recipient
Varsity girls’ soccer coach Kim
Burroughs is the 2008 recipient
of the Frank Brenner Award. This
award is presented to a coach who
has gone above and beyond in his/her
Kim Burroughs
expectations to raise the bar within
their given sport. The award carries with it a financial stipend to
support the deserving coach in pursuing further knowledge and
education within their given sport specialty.
Coaching Staff Gains
Two Legends
The athletics department welcomed two new and distinguished
coaches to the staff. DePaul Mittman, retired from 23 years as a
track coach at Western Guilford, joined the Bengals in March.
His past coaching experience brought ten conference titles to
Western Guilford and eight regional titles. His team won the
state championship in 1998. Mittman is also the state meet
director for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association
indoor and outdoor track meets, he is the founder and executive
director of the North Carolina Track and Cross Country Coaches
Association, and is the volunteer director for the Nike Outdoor
Nationals, the nation’s premier high school track meet.
Ira Vanterpool, a former standout at Syracuse, is the new boys’
assistant lacrosse coach. While at Syracuse, Vanterpool helped
lead the Orangemen to a national title in 1995 and was cocaptain of the squad in 1998.
Swim Coach Receives
YWCA Honor
Varsity swim coach Chrissy Olson ’85
was selected to receive the
Empowerment Award at this year’s
YWCA Annual Girls and Women in
Sports Awards Dinner.  Olson was
recognized for her work to empower
girls and women through the sport
of swimming. 
Chrissy Olson ’85
Title Just a Goal Away
The women’s varsity soccer team started the 2008 season as
the defending NCISAA State Champions. With eight starters
returning to the line-up, expectations for the season were high.
The Bengals’ season got off to a shaky start with an opening 6-2
defeat to Durham Academy. A trip to the Calvary Baptist Soccer
Showcase in Winston-Salem produced three wins including an
impressive win over Cannon School. The Bengals entered spring
break at 4-3 and made some adjustments for the remainder of
the season. Caroline Brown ’10 took over goalkeeping duties,
and Caroline Strong ’10 and Meredith McGee ’10 anchored
the central defense positions. The Bengals went their next nine
games without a loss.
Along the way GDS had key wins over Charlotte Country
Day, Wesleyan Academy and Forsyth Country Day. The team
clinched the PACIS title, received the 4th place seed in the
NCISAA state playoffs and a first-round bye, but would face
tough Concord First Assembly in the quarterfinals. With goals
by juniors Caitlin Burroughs and Reid Soles the team advanced
to the semifinals to face top seed Charlotte Latin. Junior Bailey
Coffey’s brilliant goal put GDS on top but Latin answered
quickly and regulation time ended with the game tied. Senior
Mara Whichard’s goal in the second 10-minute overtime put
GDS in the lead but Latin once again tied the game. Two more
overtimes could not break the tie and both teams headed into
penalty kicks where Charlotte Latin prevailed, 3-2.
GDS’ season ended with a 13 – 4 – 3 record. Whichard finished
the season as the team’s leading scorer followed closely by Coffey.
The Bengal’s return nine starters to the line-up next year and will
be a team to look out for in 2009. – Kim Burroughs, head coach
During her senior year in high school, Olson began the swim
team at GDS. She returned to her alma mater to coach in
1994. Olson’s 1996 and 2008 boys squads won states, and the
2000 boys and girls teams won states. Both her boys and girls
teams won the PACIS championship every year from 1999 to
2007. Outside of GDS, she was the coach at Hamilton Lakes
(1986-1988, 1991-1994) where her teams won the City Meet
for six of those years. Since 2000, she has been a coach with the
Greensboro Swimming Association. 
The varsity girls’ soccer team
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Track Runs
Circles Around Competition
The GDS girls’ track team had a strong showing this year
highlighted by several school records that were broken over the
course of the season. Junior Kristin Rush now holds the school
record in the 400m and 800m. Her 800m time of 2:17.14
at the International Friendship and Freedom Games was the
fastest girls’ high school time in the state at that point in the
season and still ranks as one of the best times in the state this
year. Sophomore Frances Dougherty broke her own record in
the 3200m by 2 seconds at the state meet. The 4x800m team
of Sarah Bankhead ’12, Emma Park ’10, Dougherty, and Rush
shattered the school record at the state meet by 16 seconds.
The girls’ team finished 8th place at the state meet with all-state
qualifiers scoring points during the meet. The girls finished
second at the conference meet where Dougherty was voted
conference MVP for her 1st place finishes in the 1600m and
3200m. End of season awards were given to Rush for Most
Valuable Runner, and coach’s awards were given to Park and
Steffani McLean ’11.
The boys’ squad also had a good season despite having a small
team this year. Junior Patrick Nolan ran well at the state meet
and placed 3rd in the 1600m and 4th in the 3200m. The team
finished 2nd at the conference meet. Nolan was conference
champion in the 1600m and 3200m and Ryan Carty ’09 was
conference champion in the 800m. End of season awards were
given to Nolan for Most Valuable Runner and the coach’s award
went to David Sanders ’09. – Bill Welch, head coach
Marked Improvement
for Boys’ Lacrosse
This year the boys’ lacrosse team made a marked improvement
from last year, improving from a record last year of 5-13 to 8-8.
This was due to the combined effort of both players and the new
coaching staff. Head coach Andrew Gaunt, in his second year, was
joined this year by Paul Hidalgo and Ira Vanterpool. Vanterpool
won an NCAA Division I national championship at Syracuse,
and brought with him extensive knowledge and experience that
benefited the young men donning the green and gold.
The offense was lead by senior Hunter Strader (40pts, 29 goals
and 11 assists), who was always guarded by the opposition’s top
defensive player. The defense was very stingy this year, limiting
the opposition to just 7.07 goals a game. Leading the defense was
a quartet of seniors. Goalie Ben Riedlinger ’08 was one of the
best shot stoppers in the state, while playing in front of him were
fellow seniors Marty Buxton, Will Seymour and Mark Niegelsky.
Adding to the impressive defense, was freshman Alex Walthall,
who earned second team all- county honors.
The Bengals’ lacrosse team will graduate 10 seniors this year and
they will be missed. This group of seniors stuck with the team
through three coaches in four years. The future of GDS lacrosse
looks good, with the majority of the squad returning including
two starting attackmen, one of the top face-off men, two starting
defensemen and group of young men who are willing to work
hard and develop over the next year. – Andrew Gaunt, head coach
The varsity boys’ lacrosse team
32 Take to the Court
The varsity track team
The boys’ tennis team ushered in a new era for the boys’ tennis
program with a record-setting 32 players on the team. Finishing
with a record of 7-6, three of the team’s players stood out as
all-conference players, Chip Wintringham ’08, David Parker ’08
and Tommy Flannery ’10. While this year’s squad will graduate
four seniors, Wintringham, Parker, George Bridges and Alan
Mitchell, the remaining underclassmen account for four out of
the top six team players. – Jeff Campbell, head coach
Woodall Soars on Already
Talented Golf Team
The Bengals golf program, led by PACIS player of the year Bruce
Woodall ’08, finished the regular season with an 18-8 record and the
3rd seed in the state playoffs. The season was highlighted by winning
the Guilford County Invitational, defeating all ten Guilford County
teams participating in the tournament. Woodall led the NCISAA 3A
division with the lowest individual index throughout the season. His
season included four rounds with scores in the 60’s and seven rounds
under par, highlighted by a season low score of 66 in a match at Bryan
Park. The team completed their season with a 4th place finish in the
state tournament, missing a 3rd place finish by only one shot.
Woodall, who will play college golf at the University of Virginia,
was named to the all-state team, the all-conference team, and was
the team’s most valuable player for the 4th consecutive year. Leif
Neijstrom ’10 was an all-conference performer and also received
the team’s most improved player award. Patrick Redmond ’10
was also named to the all-conference team. Ren Schiffman ’10
received the coach’s award. The remaining team members were
Jason Woodall ’11, John Sanders ’11, Patrick Howell ’10, Ryan
Campbell ’09, and Andrew Magod ’11. – John Carty, head coach
Injuries Dampen Baseball Season
Youth Takes the Field
The varsity softball team fielded a hard-working young team this
year, featuring more Middle than Upper Schoolers. The young
Bengals progressed considerably this year and look to improve
even more with next season. This year’s award winners included
Sophia Schermerhorn ’11, pitcher, for most valuable player; Weldon
Nichols ’13, catcher, for most improved player; and Aqueelah Tarver
’12, short stop, for coach’s award and the Brad Starr ’88 award. –
Jen Shoemaker ’93, assistant coach
The varsity softball team
Girls’ Lacrosse
The Varsity Baseball team finished 6-14 this season. The Bengals
suffered several injuries to key players after a 4-2 start and
struggled to regroup. The team did accomplish something no
other team had done in years’ past. They won their first and last
games of the season, beating Westchester 7-4 in the opener and
Caldwell 9-2 in the last game. The team has a strong foundation
returning next spring as we look to rebuild. Senior Ryan Sudnik
and junior Robbie Kelly were named to the PACIS all-conference
team. – Buddy Walker, head coach
Scores Successful Season
The varsity baseball team
The varsity girls’ lacrosse team
The varsity girls’ lacrosse team finished an impressive season with an
overall record of 12 - 3. That record earned them a 2nd place ranking
in the PACIS conference and 18th place in the state. While the team
will return several players, they bid farewell to five talented seniors: Katie
Cohen, Julianna King, Chrissie Walker, Ellie Weatherly, and Lucy Zuraw.
– Stacey Olsen, head coach
Class of 2008
College Admissions
Spring 2008
Eighty-four members of the Class of 2008 received 259 acceptances at
81 different institutions. Colleges accepting GDS students are noted
with multiple acceptances in parentheses:
University of Alabama (6)
UNC Asheville (3)
Appalachian State University (11)
UNC Chapel Hill (22)
Auburn University (2)
UNC Charlotte (3)
Boston University
UNC Greensboro
Bowdoin College
UNC Wilmington (10)
Catawba College
NC Central University
College of Charleston (2)
North Carolina State University (30)
University of Colorado (4)
Northwestern University
Clark University
New York University
Claremont McKenna College
Oberlin College
Clemson University
Occidental College
Colgate University (2)
University of Pennsylvania
Dartmouth College
Penn State University (2)
Davidson College (5)
University of Pittsburgh
Drew University (2)
Purdue University
Duke University (8)
Randolph Macon College
East Carolina University (10)
Rice University
Elon University (7)
University of Richmond
Emory University
University of Rochester
Emory & Henry College (2)
Savannah School of Art and Design
Emory University at Oxford
University of the South (Sewanee) (2)
Ferrum College
University of South Carolina (14)
Florida Atlantic University
Stanford University
Florida State University
University of Tennessee (6)
Furman University (6)
Texas A&M University
University of Georgia (12)
Trinity College (CT)
Georgetown University
Tulane University (2)
Greensboro College
Vanderbilt University (3)
Gettysburg College
University of Virginia (5)
Goucher College
Virginia Polytechnic University (6)
Hampden-Sydney College (3)
Wake Forest University (5)
Harvey Mudd College
Warren Wilson College
Howard University
Washington College
Ithaca College
Washington University (St. Louis)
Lees McRae College
Washington and Lee University (4)
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Wesleyan University
Livingstone College
Western Carolina University
Macalester College
College of William and Mary
University of Maryland
Winston Salem State University
University of Mississippi (2)
Wofford College (9)
University of Missouri
Class of 2008
Members of the Class of 2008 intend to enroll
at the following colleges and universities:
Rosalind Allen
Benjamin Altheimer
Jennifer Aronson
Brian Au
Drew Basile
Alex Beaver
George Bridges
Frank Brown
Lynn Clark
Emily McDaid
Oberlin College
Michael Melhem
Appalachian State University
Anja Milicevic
Duke University
Alan Mitchell
Florida Atlantic University
Tyler Mohr
UNC Wilmington
James Morris
Stanford University
Charles Murray
Furman University
UNC Greensboro
Florida State University
Duke University
Hampden-Sydney College
Tris Nagy
Wesleyan University
Olivia Newman
Furman University
Mark Niegelsky
North Carolina State University
David Parker
Georgetown University
Ian Pasquini
UNC Chapel Hill
Sarah Peck
UNC Chapel Hill
Allison Peddrick
University of South Carolina
Caroline Perkins
Lauren Cohen
Garrett Cook
UNC Chapel Hill
University of Georgia
Katie Cohen
Spring 2008
Marty Buxton
Emily Carroll
Intended Matriculation
Samantha Cranford
Jamie Donaldson
Purdue University
UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Chapel Hill
University of Virginia
UNC Charlotte
UNC Chapel Hill
East Carolina University
Will Phillips
Carey Duda
Wake Forest University
Charlie Pierce
Zach Dutch
Greensboro College
Pam Plant
Elon University
Kirsten Dye
Will Pugh
Bowdoin College
Ben Riedlinger
Virginia Tech University
UNC Wilmington
Pender Sessoms
Will Seymour
Seth Shannin
University of Pennsylvania
Ginny Shogry
UNC Chapel Hill
Nick Sipes
Kaitlin Smith
Winston Salem State University
Roger Soles
UNC Chapel Hill
Hunter Strader
Ryan Sudnik
UNC Chapel Hill
Walter Taylor
UNC Asheville
Katherine Taylor
Duke University
Edward Tewkesbury
Wofford College
University of Missouri
Marian van Noppen
College of Charleston
Jordan Walker
UNC Chapel Hill
Chrissie Walker
University of Tennessee
Mara Whichard
Duke University
Shana Wilson
Duke University
Chip Wintringham
Duke University
Bruce Woodall
UNC Chapel Hill
Lucy Zuraw
John Gerhardt
Alex Gold
Matthew Gorga
Sam Gray
Lizzy Groce
Lauren Hickman
Maddie Holt
Devin Houston
Julianne Howard
Leslie Johnson
Brad Johnson
David Kaufman-Moore
Gulnaar Kaur
Brian Kaylor
Julianna King
Spencer Kuzmier
Austin Lane
Tucker Lebsack
Emily Lewis
Kara Li
Keely MacDonald
Anne McCarty
Jonathan McClure
UNC Wilmington
Vanderbilt University
Furman University
Emory University at Oxford
Elon University
Davidson College
Elon University
Wofford College
Lees-McRae College
Gettysburg College
Heather Waters
Ellie Weatherly
Furman University
UNC Wilmington
Emory & Henry College
Dartmouth College
Class of 2008
Seniors Earn
Merit Scholarships
Twenty-nine members of the Class of 2008 earned merit scholarships at 23 colleges.
The total four year value as of May 30 is $1,508,596. Awards reported are as follows:
Student
Benjamin Altheimer
College
Albemarle Scholarship
Washington and Lee University
Johnson Scholarship
John Frederick Scholarship
Mudd Merit Award
National Merit Scholarship
Brian Au
Merit Award
Marty Buxton
Merit Award
Matthew Gorga
Devin Houston
Julianne Howard
David Kaufman-Moore
Brian Kaylor
Spencer Kuzmier
Any College
Furman University
Greensboro College
Emily Lewis
Jonathan McClure
Livingstone College
Merit Award
Winston-Salem State University
President’s Award
University of the South (Sewanee)
McKissick Award
Merit Award
Savannah School of Art & Design
Merit Award
UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Chapel Hill
National Merit Award
Charlie Pierce
Merit Award
Bennett College
Honors Scholarship
Any College
Presidential Scholarship
Seth Shannin
Davidson College
Merit Award
Kaitlin Smith
Academic Award
Walter Taylor
Presidential Scholarship
Chrissie Walker
Jordan Walker
Merit Award
Ellie Weatherly
Achiever Award
Patrick Henry Award
University of Pittsburgh
Washington College
Merit Award
UNC Chapel Hill
Furman University
Dean’s Honor Award
Heather Waters
Chip Wintringham
Full Tuition Honors Scholarship
Elon University
Distinguished Scholar Award
Any College
Woodrow Scholarship
Any College
Sam Walton Scholarship
Virginia Polytechnic University
Merit Award
Merit Award
Furman University
Robertson Scholarship
Julianna King
Nick Sipes
Wofford College
Honors Scholarship
Will Pugh
National Achievement Award
Any College
University of Rochester
Pamplin Business Award
Lauren Hickman
Brad Johnson
Harvey Mudd College
Dean’s Scholarship
Oberlin College
Academic Honors Award
Zach Dutch
Washington and Lee University
ROTC Merit Award
Emily Carroll
Pam Plant
Dean’s Scholarship
Frank Brown
Scholarship
Drew University
Drew University
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Furman University
Emory and Henry College
Class of 2008
Class of 2008
Awards
ENGLISH
English 12 Outstanding Achievement
Outstanding Progress
Honors Senior Seminar:
Victorian Literature Outstanding Achievement
Outstanding Progress Outstanding Contribution
Literature and Composition
Advanced Placement Outstanding Achievement
Philosophy Outstanding Achievement
Pender Sessoms, Bruce Woodall
Lynn Clark
Ben Altheimer
Gulnaar Kaur
Anne McCarty
Emily Carroll, Keely MacDonald,
Ginny Shogry
Lizzy Groce, Allison Peddrick
Alex Beaver, Jonathan McClure,
Nathan Tilley
Ren Schiffman
MATHEMATICS
Algebra III/Trigonometry Outstanding Achievement
Samantha Cranford
Discrete Math –
Outstanding Achievement
Spencer Kuzmier
Introduction to Calculus –
Emily Carroll, Leslie Johnson,
Jonathan McClure
Statistics Advanced Placement -
Jonathan McClure
AB Calculus Outstanding Achievement
Ginny Shogry
Olivia Newman
BC Calculus Outstanding Achievement
Ben Altheimer
American High School
Mathematic Exam Outstanding Achievement
Seth Shannin
SOCIAL STUDIES
Senior Government/Economics -
European History
Sybil Davis Award in Social Studies Outstanding Senior Social Studies Student
SCIENCE
Biology Advanced Placement Outstanding Achievement
Science and Pop Culture Outstanding Achievement
Marine Science Advanced Outstanding Achievement
Ben Altheimer, Katie Cohen, Lynn Clark,
Carey Duda, Jonthan McClure,
Ginny Shogry, Lucy Zuraw
Keely MacDonald, Anne McCarty,
Emily Carroll
Ben Altheimer, Lucy Zuraw
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
French Literature
Advanced Placement Outstanding Achievement French IV Advanced Outstanding Achievement
French Conversation
and Composition Outstanding Achievement Spanish IV Outstanding Achievement
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
FINE ARTS
Advanced Art Outstanding Achievement
Drama I Outstanding Achievement
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Outstanding Senior English Student
Outstanding Senior Math Student
Outstanding Senior Social Studies Student
Outstanding Senior Science Student
Outstanding Senior Foreign Language Student
Outstanding Senior Music Student Outstanding Senior Drama Student Outstanding Senior Art Student
CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Gulnaar Kaur, Keely MacDonald
Emily Carroll
Roz Allen
Samantha Cranford,
Jonathan McClure, Will Pugh
Jennifer Aronson, Mark Niegelsky,
Caroline Perkins
Carey Duda
Katie Cohen, David Parker,
Ginny Shogry, Lucy Zuraw
Brad Johnson, Julianna King
David Kaufman-Moore
Marian van Noppen
Ben Altheimer, Jonathan McClure
Ben Altheimer, Seth Shannin
Ben Altheimer, Lucy Zuraw
Ben Altheimer
Keeley MacDonald – French
Katie Cohen - Spanish
Pam Plant
Marian van Noppen
Hunter Strader
Mark Niegelsky, Carey Duda
EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY
Ben Altheimer, Katie Cohen,
SERVICE VOLUNTEER David Kaufman-Moore, Will Pugh,
Ben Riedlinger, Seth Shannin
SYNGENTA HIGH SCHOOL
Ben Altheimer
SCIENCE AWARD
Katie Cohen, Gulnaar Kaur,
Spencer Kuzmier, Ginny Shogry
Ian Pasquini, Chip Wintringham
Carey Duda, Jennifer Aronson
Chrissie Walker, Marian van Noppen
Class of 2008
Service Awards
Service is something we all value, and it is part of the
daily life of our school. To come to a morning assembly in the Upper School
is to hear announcement after announcement in which students invite
each other to serve our community and our world, in ways both great and
small. They build houses in Greensboro and in Gulfport, Miss. They help
children learn to read and write in schools a mile away, and in Uganda,
over 10,000 miles away. They walk all night in Relay for Life marathons
that contribute to the most sophisticated cancer research in the world in
the hopes that millions can be saved. They help pay for simple operations
that enable a dozen children each year simply to smile. They gather 14,000
cans of food for emergency food banks to see our neighbors through a midwinter food shortage. They raise money to purchase a herd of goats that will
forever transform the lives of villagers living in Africa.
To stand out among a community of 350 dedicated servant leaders
requires truly extraordinary acts of long-term commitment, sacrifice
and investment. Tonight, we recognize six extraordinary young people
whose dedication and commitment to service inspire us all and have
enabled their peers to grow in ways we cannot begin to measure.
The following words were spoken about six members of the Class of
2008 who were honored during Convocation for their community
service and leadership efforts: Ben Altheimer
Ben Altheimer has been described
as “the glue that holds our service
community together.” He has served
for several years as a leader of the
Jesse Wharton Saturday School; he
has been a part of every one of the
school’s numerous trips to Gulfport,
Mississippi, helping people there to
rebuild lives that were shattered in ways
Ben Altheimer ’08
few of us can ever know or imagine;
and on Friday afternoons, you can find him calling the Bingo
games at the Loyalton Senior Citizen’s Home. Please join me in
thanking Ben Altheimer for his many years of exemplary service.
Katie David In reference to our first honoree, let
me share with you this… Over the
years, Operation Smile has raised
tens of thousands of dollars to pay for
corrective surgeries that have helped
scores of impoverished children
born with cleft palate syndrome lead
normal lives. Katie Cohen’s boundless
energy, her creativity, her superior
Katie Cohen ’08
organizational skills and her own
dynamic smile has helped our students change the world, one
smile at a time. Katie is a true servant leader on and off campus,
serving as Head of the Honor Board, an Ambassador, a leader
of the Spanish Club’s Give-a-Kid-a-Coat program, a member
of the Community Service Club, a tutor, she is a Girl Scout and
she serves on the Community Foundation’s Teen Grant-making
Council. Katie Cohen, please come forward and accept the
gratitude of our community for your service to others.
David Kaufman-Moore’s passions
for service range far and wide. He has
been on service trips to Africa and
worked throughout his high school
career to organize relief missions to help
fight hunger in Africa. He has written
countless letters on behalf of political
prisoners in his work with Amnesty
International. He has served for three
David Kaufman-Moore ’08
years as a member of our Habitat for
Humanity club, and this year served as its co-president. Let us
now recognize David Kaufman-Moore for his many years of
exemplary service.
Cohen
Kaufman-Moore
Class of 2008
Service Awards
William Seth Our next servant leader is a young
man who has also served the people
of Africa, helped our countrymen
in Gulfport and our neighbors at
Loyalton Senior Citizens Home. He
is a serious investor of his time and
his many talents, and through the
treasures he bestows upon all he serves,
he is an inspiration to us all. Please
William Pugh ’08
join me in thanking William Pugh for
his exemplary service to others. Helen Keller wrote, “You never
know the miracle you can bring to someone when all you do is
try your best each day.”
Our final honoree is a young man
who epitomizes the tireless, selfless
service we value so much. We marvel
at the breadth and depth of his
talents, his commitments and his
accomplishments. With his friend
Ben Altheimer, he has been a leading
force in the success of our Jesse
Wharton Saturday School. He has
Seth Shannin ’08
joined with Ben and his friend Will
Pugh in every Gulfport mission. He has been a cornerstone of
our school’s successful contributions to Habitat for Humanity
and, for the past five years, we cannot recall a single special event
in the life of our school in which Seth Shannin has not been part
of the crew that turns dreams of inspirational events into forces
for real change. Seth’s talents and interests outpace those of any
Renaissance man, and we are forever grateful that he always
chooses to invest those talents in the wellbeing of others. Thank
you, Seth Shannin, for your inspirational service and leadership.
Pugh
Ben Riedlinger
Ben Riedlinger we honor you for your
many acts of service, not the least of
which is your role as founder of the
Jesse Wharton Youth Soccer Camp.
You have tried your best for three
years to build a program that allows
our students to work with, play with
and teach children at that school and
through the quiet, consistent force of
your own good example, Ben, you have Ben Riedlinger ’08
helped many Greensboro Day students learn how to be people
worth looking up to. Thank you, Ben Riedlinger, for always
giving us your best, and for the miracles you bring to others.
Shannin
“To stand out among a community of
350 dedicated servant leaders requires
truly extraordinary acts of long-term
commitment, sacrifice and investment.”
End-of-year Speeches 2008
Life in the
Lower School
It’s a very special day.
A room full of new outfits, fluttery stomachs and teary parents.
It’s come quickly but we are ready.
The day is here, the class of 2015 has arrived…
You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? The first day of
Kindergarten!!
There were 41 of us here today who shared that first day of
Kindergarten at Greensboro Day School. Along the way we’ve
been joined by a lot of new friends. In fact, I think the very best
memory of Kindergarten, and all of Lower School, is making
new friends. During our first opening ceremony we got to go to
the big gym, which seemed 100 miles away, and sit in the laps of
the great big giants, the seniors. I loved Kindergarten because we
learned in a lot of fun ways like making skits, and building with
blocks, and parades parades parades. Think back for a minute, do
you remember show and tell, and story time? And how could you
forget our frog friend from guidance, and asking ourselves, what
would Kelso do? We wrote in journals every day. One day, my
entire story from beginning to end was, “Peanuts Are Good.”
In 1st grade we must have been learning to use adjectives because
one of my stories started like this, “Once there was a cute, little,
brown, black, soft, cuddly, furry, frisky, jumpy, playful, happy,
funny, smart, loving, quick, healthy, young, puppy.” But our
teachers never stopped encouraging us to write, even if the stories
made no sense at all.
In 2nd grade, we got to be reading buddies to the kindergartners.
I remember thinking, was I really this wild in Kindergarten? In
3rd grade we had some great units like the Native American unit.
Along with that came learning how to weave, making masks in
art class and of course the pow wow. We also went on a lot of
field trips, like the zoo, the Carolina theatre, and the Historical
museum. We went on our first overnight field trip in 4th grade
to the Trinity Center where we learned about ponds and wet
lands. We got to wear waders, these big, rubber water resistant
oompaloompa suits, and wade into knee deep water in search of
marine life. Unfortunately, they didn’t cover your whole body. A
few of us ended up taking hot showers after an accidental dip in
the sound in January. My cabin was really annoyed by the boys
who kept ding dong ditching us, so we got permission and were
encouraged by Mrs. Borgmann, to get them back. Only to find
To follow is a speech by Annalise Graves ’15 to her 5th grade
classmates at their Lower School closing ceremony:
out that she- the head of the Lower
School had double crossed us
and already told the boys!! We all
remember Miss Lina day, getting
out of the car hoping you had the
right day and wouldn’t be the only
one dressed as a student from the
1840’s with your lunch in a basket.
Now, what can I say about 5th
Annalise Graves ’15
grade? Being the kings and
queens of the Lower School comes with a lot of responsibility,
one of which includes collecting the canned food at the end
of the month. Bringing in food for the food drive is just one
of the ways the school helps the community. We also start
doing almost everything on the computer. Since we’ve grown
up going to computer lab all through lower school, we are not
at all intimidated by the technology. Raise your hand if you
have ever helped your mom or dad with a computer question. I
know I have. For the most part though, we are lucky because
our parents are always there to help us. Our teachers have been
outstanding, not just in fifth grade, but all through lower school.
They want us to do well and be challenged. I’ll bet we could give
any contestant a good run on the T.V. show “Are you smarter
than a fifth grader?” Just this year we’ve ventured down the
Oregon Trail in covered wagons, memorized all the state capitols
and mastered long division. Of course one of the highlights of
the year was in 5th grade we finally got to eat in the cafeteria!!!
Another big event this year was Narnia- the first combined 5th6th grade full-scale musical ever. We also got to choose either
band, strings or chorus in addition to going to music.
As we get nearer and nearer to the end of the Lower School
experience, we know we will be saying goodbye to those who will
be going to different schools. We will miss our Bengal friends,
but we will always have these memories in common.
It’s a very special day. A room full of new outfits, fluttery
stomachs, and teary parents. It has come quickly, but we are
ready. The day is here, the class of 2015 has arrived. Fifth grade
graduation - Middle school, HERE WE COME!
E n d - o f - Ye a r Sp e e c h e s
To follow is a speech by Peter Bearse ’15 to his 5th grade classmates at their
Lower School closing ceremony:
Way back, over
in my mind’s eye,
I can think back to my first day in 2nd grade. I woke up that
morning, feeling pressured about my new school. I thought it
would be awkward, having no friends, not even knowing anyone
there. In the car, I sat back unhappily in my seat, talking to
myself. I walked through the Lower School door, and into Mrs.
Spence’s 2nd grade classroom. Suddenly, I was welcomed by
teacher and students both. No one here didn’t accept me. I
knew we had chosen the right school.
I’ve been in GDS’s Lower School since that 2nd grade day, and
it’s been wonderful. From 2nd to 3rd to 4th and finally 5th, I’ve
had a great time. There have been new teachers, new friends,
new projects, new parties, too much to name. Every day was
a journey. And soon, the class of 2015 is to embark on a new
journey in GDS’s Middle School. But, before I get ahead of
myself, I want to tell you about my experience at GDS.
First of all, I might as well talk about my first GDS grade, 1st. In
my first grade (2nd grade), my teachers were Mrs. Spence (who,
unfortunately is not here as she is retired) and Ms. Edgerton.
Many of my current friends were made in 2nd grade, as 2nd grade
was my first grade. Confusing, but keep working on it. Well, I
have many memories of 2nd grade. One such memory of this is
the Goofy Goober trend. Does anyone here remember seeing the
Spongebob Movie? Well, it came out in 2nd grade, and around
the time came out, everybody would yell at recess, “I’m a Goofy
Goober!” before the jumped for the monkey bars or slid down
the slide. I asked everyone I knew the same question. “What on
Earth is a Goofy Goober?” None of them replied. Well, I was
left clueless for the next week until I saw the Spongebob Movie,
and realized that the “Goofy Goober Rock!” was a popular song,
apparently. That trend lasted for a few weeks.
Now, one of my four favorite grades was 3rd grade. That year,
Ms. Edwards and Mrs. Scragg were my teachers. If you know
either of them, then you would know that year was a great one.
Everybody had an awesome time. Now, a huge honor the class
of 2015 had was to be the first ever class to play “Mathketball”.
We decided to have a class of just games in math class one day,
and Mrs. Brennan asked us what we wanted to play. One of us
shouted, “Let’s play basketball!” Another student replied, “Oh,
be realistic. If we’re going to play a sport, it’s got to at least be
Life in the
Lower School
Mathketball!” Our eyes lit up,
and soon we were planning out
our new game. Even now, in 5th
grade, we play Mathketball. I know
I’ll miss Mathketball, but not as
much as I miss 3rd grade.
On to 4th grade! Well, in 4th
grade, my teachers were Mr.
Buxenbaum and Mrs. Rayburn.
Peter Bearse ’15
Mr. B. could always find a way
to make a joke in a situation. He was definitely one of my
eight favorite teachers. Fourth grade was probably the year of
my favorite Halloween parade so far. I dressed up as an Island
Burger, complete with a pickle hat and ukulele. I actually took a
picture with Mrs. Borgmann (who had dressed up in a fries suit)
as Burger and Fries. That was my first ever yearbook snapshot
not for my class photo. One of my favorite parts of being in Mr.
B’s class was that we had a weekly lottery using our own “Chance
Cards”. Not the ones from Monopoly, but little red cards that
we could earn by doing something special. We could sit quietly
reading during a time when Mr. B. had to talk with another
teacher, or push in a chair we saw sticking out on our way to
recess. And, on Friday, we have a drawing, putting a number
of Chance Cards in the pot. Mr. B. drew one, and the winner
could choose from an assortment of prizes. That was awesome,
since he had such great prizes!
Ahh, and finally we reach 5th grade, kings and queens of the Lower
School. Or so we say. I’ve had a fantastic time in 5th grade. My
teachers were Mrs. Pittman and Mrs. May. There have been many
new features, such as glasses, eating in the cafeteria, playing Strings at
school, and having separate P.E. classes. In 5th grade, we really did
change a lot around, but not for the worse. It’s been great to make
many friends in 5th grade, and to have met many new teachers. It
has been a perfect way to end Lower School.
Well, I know I’m probably taking up time droning on and on
with my speech, but I really love to reminisce about this. I can
remember saying in 2nd grade, “Man, when am I gonna get into
Middle School?” Well, I’ll tell this to all you out there, time flies!
I want to thank GDS for this wonderful, amazing time in the
Lower School. I know my Middle School experience will be fun
too, but I’ll never be in Lower School again. Again, to everyone,
this truly was great, and now, the clock is ticking, my minutes
are running out, and I’m afraid I must head back to my seat.
Kick Start
a Heart
By Brian Kaylor ’08
Dalldorf receives his certificate for completing his 8th grade year.
“I
don’t really remember – I only know what my friends
have told me,” is what 8th grader Chris Dalldorf
says when asked about what happened to him earlier this year.
On March 3, 2008 Chris was watching a game of Battle Ball
– something like dodgeball – in the gym with his classmates.
Mid-game, Dalldorf leaned back against the wall, slid down
towards the floor, and then slumped over forwards and sideways.
His friends initially thought he was joking, but went over to
check on him anyway. Dalldorf was far from messing around.
His classmates, seeing that Dalldorf was not responsive, called
for their teacher, Craig Head. After a quick analysis of Chris’
condition, Head summoned the school’s athletic trainers and
nurse. Nurse Linda Sudnik ’79 and athletic trainers Mike Gale
and Jon Schner all arrived in the gym within about 10 seconds of
each other. Once they began assessing the situation and checking
for signs of life, it didn’t take them long to realize that the 8th
grader was in real trouble. Dalldorf was not breathing nor did he
have a regular heart rhythm.
“You expect to feel a pulse in someone his age – there wasn’t
one,” Sudnik said while recounting the story later.
The rescue team called for paramedics and continued treating
Dalldorf as best they could. Sudnik delivered rescue breaths and
Schner performed chest compressions while Gale ran to get an AED
(Automated External Defibrillator). Dalldorf’s heart had gone into
ventricular fibrillation. It was quivering but not pumping blood.
The rescuers hooked the AED up to Dalldorf and delivered a shock.
It worked. His heart began beating again. It was a weak pulse, about
40 beats per minute, but enough to sustain life. The paramedics
arrived to find Dalldorf breathing and his heart beating on its own.
Four days later, Dalldorf woke up in a University of North
Carolina Chapel Hill hospital. He had been transferred there
after a brief stay at Moses Cone. He has since been diagnosed
with Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia;
a long, complicated phrase that means his heart may experience
exercise-induced ventricular arrhythmias or similar symptoms
during physical activity or strong emotion. CPVT is an inherited
disorder caused by a mutation in voltage gated ion channels of
the heart, the part of the heart that establishes a regular rhythm.
Dalldorf will be on medicine and away from contact sports for
the rest of his life, but that is a more than fair trade when placed
into perspective. His doctors said that had the GDS staff not
acted so quickly and efficiently, he would have been dead within
two minutes.
While Dalldorf, his family, and his doctors like to credit Schner,
Gale and Sudnik with saving his life, the three prefer to attribute
the success to technology and the availability of the AED. They
modestly acknowledge their actions in the rescue, but by no
means revel in them.
“No, I definitely don’t feel like a hero, but it’s different from
just coming up on a car wreck and having to act – you have an
attachment here at GDS,” Gale says.
Sudnik added that “knowing the kids” makes all the difference.
She has seen children grow up in her office – from knee scrapes
in Lower School to study-related migraines in the 12th grade.
She loves her role as a caregiver for the entire school.
Perhaps Schner said it best, “We (himself, Gale, and Sudnik)
don’t do this for the spotlight.”
Chris Dalldorf with his rescuers,
Linda Sudnik, Jon Schner
and Mike Gale.
Sudnik, Gale, and Schner may prefer to stay out of the limelight,
but they deserve recognition, and not just for their efforts to help
Dalldorf. Because of them, Greensboro Day School prides itself on
having a community of trained professional rescuers. By graduation,
each GDS student has gone through a health and wellness class. In
health and wellness, students learn basic CPR skills and are certified
through the American Heart Association. Students are also required
to take an upper level PE course that includes Professional Rescuer
training and certification, also through the American Red Cross.
That means that by the second semester of any given school year,
a minimum of 200 Upper School students are trained in CPR and
are AED certified, and by the end of each school year, all 9th-12th
graders are at least trained in CPR. On top of that, the Upper
School student body boasts 32 lifeguards, all with higher levels of
training, and two volunteer firefighters with full EMS credentials.
Continued on page 24.
Lifesavers
Honored with AEDs
Drs. Peter and Christina Dalldorf made a generous gift
to Greensboro Day School in honor of Linda Sudnik ’79,
Jon Schner and Mike Gale, as a tribute for the lifesaving
treatment they administered to their son, Chris, during
his medical emergency on March 3.
The gift was used to purchase additional Automated
External Defibrillators (AEDs) so that each building
on campus has one available if the need arises. The
remainder of the money will establish a permanent
endowment fund, the income from which will be
available to replace batteries and other parts, as well as
the equipment. At least one other monetary gift has been
made as a result of the publicity surrounding the medical
event which will be applied to the equipment purchase
as well.
The Dalldorfs characterize this tribute gift as “not nearly
adequate” in celebrating and acknowledging what these
three GDS staff members’ efforts mean to their family.
Friends and classmates visited Dalldorf in the hospital.
Continued from page 23.
In addition to the students,
there are many more people
on the GDS campus that
are capable of saving a
life. The entire physical
education department staff
has Professional Rescuer
training, as does the
Administrative staff, the
Maintenance staff, and the
First Response Crisis Team.
Open Letter,
Mandy Downes
Chris Dalldorf with his mother, Christina.
Prior to Dalldorf’s incident, Greensboro Day School had three AED’s,
one in the theatre, one in the gym, and one in Sudnik’s office. GDS
purchased its first AED in 2000, the next in 2004, and the third in
2006. Part of the reason the collection grew slowly is that AED’s are
not cheap. A single device can easily cost more than $3,000. GDS
paid for its first three AED’s with forfeited faculty and staff healthcare
money. When employees set aside a tax-free portion of their salary for
potential healthcare use, that money is only available for a year. GDS
used the forfeited money to purchase the AED.
Today, the school owns eight AED devices (see sidebar). There is
one in the Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, library,
gym, theatre, cafeteria, and a traveling AED that GDS sends
with sports teams to away games. As Sudnik said, “We pretty
much have every building covered.”
A joyous and fun homecoming for Dalldorf.
Dalldorf is thrilled that he attends Greensboro Day School,
and GDS is thrilled to have him. He was discharged from the
hospital on March 14, and returned to school on Tuesday,
March 18 - greeted by welcoming and relieved classmates and
teachers. He, as is everyone else in the Greensboro Day School
community, is proud to be a part of what may be one of the most
responsible, resourceful, and prepared institutions anywhere.
The author, Brian Kaylor, worked for GDS MAGAZINE as part of his
senior project.
Editor’s Note: Upon hearing of Chris
Dalldorf ’s medical situation, Mandy
Downes ’06 asked GDS MAGAZINE
to publish an open letter to him. Downes
experienced a similar medical event
during Christmas break 2007.
Dear Chris,
Mandy Downes ’06
Heart disease in my family has never happened. Lying in a
hospital bed for four nights, pondering how it did happen, I
had plenty of time to think about how I was going to handle
this new and much unexpected situation. I had two choices.
Would I drown myself in tears and feel pitiful for having a
machine in my body that mostly the elderly have? Would I
pick myself up, move on, and be thankful that I’m alive? Life
is interesting. Obstacles are thrown at all of us constantly and
how we handle those determine if we are going to enjoy every
day or let those circumstances dictate a negative outcome.
Since I was five years old, I played basketball every
day, while unknowingly battling a heart disease called
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, which is a common fatality
of many athletes. It’s a thickening of the heart wall and
interferes with the normal blood flow. Knowing that I
could have fallen dead at any time on the court is a chilling
thought. It is so fascinating that although fatigue, back
discomfort and an inability to push through the pain were
my major symptoms, I competed at GDS in basketball and
track and enjoyed every minute of that experience. I no
longer compete athletically but I can exercise moderately.
I am a junior at North Carolina State and having a blast. I am
loving my life, and even through my experience this year, I’m
the happiest I have ever been. My ultimate goal is to move
to New York City after school to work for a textile/apparel
related company in the corporate office. Having a $25,000
pacemaker in my chest was not in my life’s plan, (I would
have rather bought a new car), but how can I complain? It’s
keeping me alive.
I made that choice. No pity for me. Life does go on. The
biggest thing in the world, bigger than the ocean and the
sky….is your HEART!
Love,
Mandy Downes
Class of 2006
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MI D D LE S c h o o l
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6th Grade Good Citizen Alexa Schleien
7th Grade Good Citizen Harper Weissburg
8th Grade Good Citizen Taylor Curry
Middle School Student Council
Service Award
Harper Weissburg
8th Grade Scholarship Cameron Lemley
8th Grade Leadership Hannah Browne
Academic Achievement
Head’s List
Spring 2008
Students who maintain an average of 90 with no grade below 70 are recognized on the
Greensboro Day School Head’s List. The following Middle and Upper School students earned
placement on the GDS Head’s List during the second semester of the 2007 academic year.
7th Grade
Deborah Hellen
Lucy Smith
Beth Niegelsky
Megan Turner
Aditya Badve
Allie Knowles
Griffin Smith
Jimmy Nussbaum
Pauline Weissman
Anna Bearse
Cameron Lemley
Kristen Stevenson
Emma Park
BJ Williams
Henderson Beasley
Daniel MacDonald
Lauren Swords
Kayla Peay
Mark Zhang
Caroline Brassfield
Rakesh Mitra
Dianne Uwayo
Austin Pittman
Jerry Zuraw
Caleb Cohen
Haley Peck
Morgan Vance
Christian Pulliam
Savannah Fox
Kelly Pusch
Bennett Vass
Jordan Rogers
Erin Freedman
Wilson Roseman
Nathan Vercaemert
Jenna Schleien
Roz Allen
Austin Hirsch
Alex Rosenbower
Maggie Weatherly
Katie Schneider
Benjamin Altheimer
Sarah Carter Jessup
Katie Rowlett
Jennifer Wintringham
Emily Siar
Jennifer Aronson
Courtney Key
Clay Sherrill
Ashley Woods
Kate Stark
Brian Au
Aleksa Kirstein
Lindsay Stark
Megan Wright
Caroline Strong
Alex Beaver
Wynne Kulman
Mary Talbot
Lane Zuraw
Gracie Tewkesbury
George Bridges
Ben Magod
Aqeelah Tarver
Michael Tuck
Emily Carroll
Caroline Magod
Annie Tewkesbury
Patrick Wrenn
Katie Cohen
Caroline Melson
Graham Wrenn
10th Grade
Stanley Ammondson
12th Grade
Sam Cranford
Kelsey Ammondson
11th Grade
Carey Duda
9th Grade
Kyle Arnold
Wade Adkins
John Gerhardt
Billy Allen
Katherine Bernstein
Elle Basile
David Kaufman-Moore
Katie Andersen
Caroline Brown
Elizabeth Brassfield
Gulnaar Kaur
Matthew Aronson
Alex Bruno
Claire Brennan
Julianna King
Marjorie Bearse
Kathryn Carroll
Elizabeth Buxton
Spencer Kuzmier
Kathryn Brassfield
Kelly Carty
Ryan Carty
Kara Li
Graham Breitenstein
Sarah Cassell
Jun-Ho Cha
Keely MacDonald
Kathleen Davidson
Lilly Cohen
Matthew Cox
Anne McCarty
Jennifer Delman
Elijah Cone
Connor Crews
Jonathan McClure
Anna Dorsett
Frances Dougherty
Philip Deutsch
Michael Melhem
Christopher Duda
Drew Edwards
Daniel Fox
James Morris
Niklas Gahm
Thomas Flannery
Clinton Greene
Olivia Newman
Allie Glenn
Katie Flynt
Mitch Henley
Mark Niegelsky
Chase Graham
Alexandra Fortune
Antonio Jackson
David Parker
Lee Graves
Lauren Freedman
Nicholas Johnson
Sarah Peck
8th Grade
Peter Han
Alex Gittin
Robbie Kelly
Pam Plant
Clark Ackerman
Ben Howard
Matthias Hertl
Mario Kolev
William Pugh
Nicholas Beane
Ian Jackson
Ben Holcombe
Emily Lucas
Pender Sessoms
Hannah Brennan
Kris Li
Jack Holland
Andie MacDonald
Will Seymour
Samantha Brookshire
Andrew Magod
Jenny Kaplan
Lisette Meier-Naust
Seth Shannin
Hannah Browne
Steffani McLean
Stephanie Krantz
Cameron Milani
Ginny Shogry
David Burick
Diana Nguyen
Matthew Kusiak
Ashlyn Needham
Hunter Strader
Jake Burns
Beren Patel
Steven Love
Janie Nussbaum
Marian van Noppen
Jonathan Campbell
Brittany Porter
Anne Lucas
Wood Robinson
Bruce Woodall
Chae Won Chung
Nicole Powers
Catherine McDonald
Meredith Schuster
Lucy Zuraw
Sydney Cone
Alexander Procton
Meredith McGee
Katie South
Morgan Cox
Jake Pulitzer
Carmi Medoff
Ben Stevenson
Christian Cranford
John Sanders
William Morris
Ashley Stout
Taylor Curry
Sophia Schermerhorn
Trevor Newman
Nathan Tilley
Gabrielle Merrit
Matthew Moye
Alexandra North
Maggie Phillips
Andrew Plotnikov
Marissa Reid
Madison Roehrig
Jonathan Rogers
Ryder Smith
Kathryn Smith
Elizabeth Tilley
Drew Wang
Harper Weissburg
Nia Wheeler
Clayton Wilson
Students who earn an average of 85 and no grade below 70 qualify for the Greensboro Day
School Honor Roll. The following Middle and Upper School students earned placement on
the GDS Honor Roll during the second semester of the 2007 academic year:
7th Grade
9th Grade
Cody Adams
Jenny Allen
Jack Andersen
Blake Barefoot
Emily Bohrer
Madison Brantley
Caroline Cox
Megan Cram
Justine Dassow
Artashes Davison
Chris Ellington
Allie Kleinman
August Menzer
John Morrisette
Weldon Rose Nichols
Hunter Pool
Andrew Regal
Hannah Rosen
Christine South
Lindsay Tuck
Annie Wainer
Vivienne Walton
Lee Waters
Alec Bankhead
Chris Clark
Shaun Deveshwar
Cami Flanagan
Patrick Fontaine
Aubrey Hood
Charlie Keeley
Margaux Ketner
Aleksandar Korda
Jamel Lewis
Simran Mann
Myles Mansfield
Olivia Matthews
Sarah Ann Mincher
Thomas Mincher
Josh Mintz
William Montgomery
Sam Nichols
Elizabeth Obermeyer
John Perry
Kellie Powell
Katelyn Powers
Jordan Robertson
Patrick Stovall
Kendall Weavil
Gun Ho Yoo
8th Grade
Sarah Bankhead
Madhu Cornelius
Dixon Crews
Christopher Dalldorf
Nathan Elsner
Kristine Guhne
Stephanie Hemphill
Lauren Henley
Brandon Hoff
Fletcher Keeley
Lydia Lewis
Margaret Mayer
Gena Medoff
Jameson Midgett
Colleen Paterson
Richa Vyas
Emily Walthall
Emily Wilder
Christopher Zammit
10th Grade
Katie Ball
Will Copeland
Robbie DeSantes
Amelia Dosser
Michael Hayes
Patrick Howell
Abby James
Carmen Lawrence
Katie Lloyd
Virginia Perkins
Patrick Redmond
Baxter Sapp
Ren Schiffman
Grainger Stewart
Joshua Van der Linden
Elizabeth van Noppen
Jayme Wainer
Haley Walker
Lucas Weavil
Carys Wheeler
Taylore Woods
11th Grade
Madison Barefoot
Edwin Brown
John Bunch
Caitlin Burroughs
Ryan Campbell
Bailey Coffey
Alexander Dick
Taylor Dickinson
Luke Favruzzo
Patrick Flannery
Ryan Guhne
Patrick Hale
Taylor Haley
Liz Hartnett
Bailey Jennings
WonBin Kim
Andrew Konen
Emily Krick
Katie Kritzer
Mariah Leath
Jay Lewis
Henry Lin
Mary Parke McEachran
Emily Mosh
Patrick Nolan
Caroline Pinto
Claibourne Poindexter
Aaron Pugh
Allen Putnam
Derek Ridge
Emma Riedlinger
Patrick Robinson
Mary Rudolf
Kristin Rush
Ward Russell
David Sanders
Tim Von Thaer
Emily Wright
Katie Zanowski
Honor Roll
Spring 2008
12th Grade
Frank Brown
Marty Buxton
Lynn Clark
Lauren Cohen
Garrett Cook
Jamie Donaldson
Matthew Gorga
Lizzy Groce
Lauren Hickman
Maddie Holt
Julianne Howard
Brad Johnson
Tucker Lebsack
Emily Lewis
Emily McDaid
Anja Milicevic
Alan Mitchell
Tyler Mohr
Allison Peddrick
Caroline Perkins
Charlie Pierce
Nick Sipes
Kaitlin Smith
Ryan Sudnik
Jordan Walker
Ellie Weatherly
Mara Whichard
Shana Wilson
Chip Wintringham
9-11 Academic
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Procton, Jake Pulitzer, Lane Zuraw
American Literature
Algebra III/Trigonometry
Patrick Flannery, Lisette Meier-Naust,
Katie South
Ashlyn Needham
Alex Dick, Derek Ridge, Kristen Rush
MATHEMATICS
Billy Allen, Dajana Milicevic, Nicole Powers,
Algebra I
Outstanding Contribution
Andrew Magod
Jennifer Delman
English 10
Alex Bruno
Hammer Stern, Elizabeth van Noppen,
Lucas Weavil
James Brumley, Virginia Perkins,
Max Roehrig, Taylore Woods
English 10 Literature and
Composition Advanced
Abby James, Ben Holcombe, Anne Lucas,
Jimmy Nussbaum , Kayla Peay,
Will Copeland, Lauren Freedman,
Christian Pulliam, Grant Rankin
English Language and Composition
Advanced Placement
Outstanding Achievement Elizabeth Brassfield, Claire Brennan,
Kelly Carty, Connor Crews, Frances Dougherty,
Clint Greene, Jenny Kaplan, Mario Kolev,
Emily Lucas, Andie MacDonald, Carmi Medoff,
Patrick Nolan, Katie Schneider, Emily Siar,
Gracie Tewkesbury, Jerry Zuraw
Ryan Carty, Katie Flynt, Antonio Jackson, Cameron Milani, Emily Mosh, Aaron Pugh,
Patrick Robinson, Wood Robinson,
Meredith Schuster, Emily Wright
Elizabeth Buxton, Taylor Dickinson,
Daniel Fox, David Sanders,
Kellie Powell
Algebra II
Kelsey Ammondson, Griffin Smith
Meredith McGee, Lucas Weavil
Algebra II Advanced
Tommy Flannery, Emma Park
Alex Gittin, Jack Holland, Emily Siar
Matt Kusiak
Fundamentals of Algebra II
Pender Sessoms
Discrete Math Outstanding Achievement
Katie Zanowski
Introduction to Calculus/Discrete Math
Alan Mitchell
Precalculus/Trigonometry Advanced
Claire Brennan
Emily Lucas, Nathan Tilley
Clint Greene
Mitch Henley, Taylor Haley
Statistics Advanced Placement
Kelly Carty
HISTORY
World History I
The Scott William Patterson Memorial
9th Grade History Award
Matthew Aronson, Anna Dorsett,
Niklas Gahm, John Sanders
Brittany Porter, Allie Glenn, Lee Graves,
Margaux Ketner, Andrew Magod, Sarah
Ann Mincher, Dianna Nguyen, Sophia
Schermerhorn, Lucy Smith, Kristen
Stevenson, Lauren Swords, Diane Uwayo,
Ashley Woods, Megan Wright, Lane Zuraw
Jennifer Delman, Taylor Dick
World History II
Frances Dougherty, Tommy Flannery,
Jenny Kaplan, Stephanie Krantz,
Anne Lucas, Carmi Medoff, Lisette Meier-Naust,
Emma Park, Baxter Sapp, Jenna Schleien,
Katie Schnieder, Emily Siar, Gracie
Tewkesbury Outstanding Progress
Kyle Arnold, Katherine Bernstein, Elijah Cone,
Andrew Edwards, Abby James, Derek Ridge,
Mary Rudolf, Kristen Rush, Elizabeth van Noppen
United States History
Advanced Placement
Sturm Award
Andie MacDonald
Connor Crews, Phillip Deutsch,
Ben Stevenson,Elizabeth Brassfield,
Ryan Carty, Claire Brennan, Jerry Zuraw
Matthew Cox, Daniel Fox, Clint Greene,
Antonio Jackson, Emily Lucas, Nathan
Tilley, Pauline Weissman
9-11 Academic
SCIENCE
French IV Advanced
Biology Advanced Placement
Outstanding Achievement Frances Doughtery, Grace Tewkesbury
Patrick Nolan
Spanish I
Biology I Advanced
Outstanding Achievement Megan Wright
Outstanding Achievement Elizabeth Brassfield, Andie MacDonald,
Ben Stevenson
Spanish II
Brad Browning, Andrew Konen,
Luke Favruzzo, Ashlyn Needham
Biology
Elle Basile
Mark Mitchell
Outstanding Achievement Kathryn Carroll, Jimmy Nussbaum
Spanish III
Tommy Flannery, Jenny Kaplan,
Mario Kolev, Anne Lucas
Robbie DeSantes
Spanish IV Advanced
Chemistry I
Ashley Stout, Janie Nussbaum
Aaron Pugh
Chemistry I Advanced
Kelly Carty, Frances Dougherty,
Gracie Tewkesbury
Wade Adkins, Ryan Campbell
Physics Advanced
Niklas Gahm, Alex Procton
Chase Graham
Outstanding Achievement Lilly Cohen, Katie Flynt,
Alexandra Fortune, Clint Greene,
Stephanie Krantz, Emma Park,
Kayla Peay, Jenna Schheien
Spanish Language Advanced Placement
Outstanding Achievement Elizabeth Brassfield, Connor Crews,
Andie MacDonald, Ben Stevenson,
Nathan Tilley, Jerry Zuraw
Latin I
Diana Nguyen, WonBin Kim,
Dianne Uwayo
Latin II
Matt Aronson, Kelsey Ammondson
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Latin III
French III
Kelly Carty, Alex Gittin, Alex Procton
French Language Advanced Placement
Kyle Arnold, William Morris,
Patrick Wrenn
Awards
FINE ARTS
Cabaret
Outstanding Achievement Jenna Schleien
Carmen Lawrence
Arts Survey
Megan Oleynik, Kathryn Carroll
Introduction to Art
Jennifer Wintringham, Tatum Albano
Intermediate Art
Emily Lucas
Photography
Madison Barefoot
Advanced Art
Janie Nussbaum
Band
Wood Robinson
Patrick Hale
Strings
Connor Crews
Grainger Stewart
Chorus/handbells
Lauren Swords
Katelyn Powers
Public Speaking
Beren Patel
Outstanding Achievement Claire Brennan
9-11 Academic
Awards
HIGHEST ACADEMIC AVERAGE
CLASS ACADEMIC AWARDS
Grade 9 – Matthew Aronson
Grade 10 – Kelly Carty
Grade 11 – Ben Stevenson
Outstanding 9th Grade
English Student
Kris Li, Sophia Schermerhorn
CITIZENSHIP
Math Student
Alex Procton
Grade 9 – John Sanders, Megan Wright
Grade 10 – William Morris, Anne Lucas
Grade 11 – Ryan Carty, Emily Lucas
EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY
SERVICE VOLUNTEER
Grade 10 – Katie Lloyd, Anne Lucas,
Emma Park, Jordan Rogers, Carys Wheeler
Grade 11 – Caitlin Burroughs, Antonio
Jackson, Emily Krick, Mariah Leath,
Emily Lucas, MaryParke McEachran
Katie South, Katie Zanowski
Social Studies Student
Lee Graves, Lucy Smith
Science Student
Niklas Gahm
Foreign Language Student
Lucy Smith - French
Matthew Aronson - Latin
John Sanders - Spanish
Music Student
Katie Andersen
Drama Student
Lee Graves
Art Student
Matthew Aronson
English Student
Kelly Carty, Frances Dougherty
Math Student
Kelly Carty, Gracie Tewkesbury
Social Studies Student Kelly Carty, Frances Dougherty
Science Student
Kelly Carty, Frances Dougherty
Foreign Language Students
Gracie Tewkesbury – French
William Morris – Latin
Tommy Flannery – Spanish
Music Student
Frances Dougherty
Drama Student
Taylore Woods
Art Student
Sara Beth Watkins
English Student
Elizabeth Brassfield, Ben Stevenson
Math Student
Ryan Carty, Ben Stevenson
Social Studies Student
Andie MacDonald, Lisette Meier-Naust
Science Student
Andie MacDonald, Ben Stevenson
Foreign Language Student
Pauline Weissman – French
Antonio Jackson – Latin
Connor Crews – Spanish Outstanding 11th Grade
Music Student
Ben Stevenson
Drama Student
Patrick Robinson
Art Student
Ashlyn Needham
GDS PA
The committee is careful to show support without being invasive
and is sensitive to privacy issues. Barefoot says that one of their
frustrations is not always being aware of needs. That was helped
this year by having an online notification system that was added
to the current system of getting information from advisory
committees, division directors and counselors.
By Ann Robinson, Gds Parent
Perhaps what says the most about this program are the heartfelt
words of appreciation from those who feel the caring ways of
GDS PA CARES. Here are just a few:
CARES
“They might not need me; but they might.
I’ll let my head be just in sight;
A smile as small as mine might be
precisely their necessity.”
– Emily Dickinson
While poetry can be an inspiration, it was seeing a need that led
members of the GDS Parents’ Association to develop a program
known as GDS PA CARES. Now in its second year, GDS PA
CARES started out as an idea to expand the caring services that
the GDS community has always fostered but in a more formal
way. Then PA President Mitzie Weatherly first developed the
concept. It was PA President Allison Morrisette who decided that
the time was right to implement the program in 2006-07.
GDS PA CARES is an ongoing Parents’ Association program
developed to enhance the GDS community by providing support
to GDS families, faculty and staff in times of need. Assistance
and encouragement may take the form of meals, transportation,
homework pickup, cards, or just letting the community know of
a need. Caring also extends to times of celebration such as the
birth or adoption of a child or a marriage.
After researching similar programs at other schools, Morrisette was
excited to start GDS PA CARES explaining, “It is such a wonderful
way to build community and to take care of one another. From the
start, our volunteers showed a huge interest and we had more people
sign up for that committee than any other.” Morrisette knew that
a strong and compassionate chairperson would really make the new
program and she found the right person in Susie Guhne. Before
school had even started, Susie was alerted to a medical situation that
a family was experiencing and within 24 hours had lined up dinners,
diapers, and helping hands for an entire month.
This year, under the leadership of Robin Barefoot, the committee
has reached out to support 64 individuals in the GDS community.
It also continues to be a popular committee, as over 120 parent
volunteers have given their time and energy during the 2007-2008
school year. Support has included everything from cards, phone
calls, and baked items to help with carpooling, meals, and gifts.
“Parents from all different backgrounds rise to the occasion to help
whether they know the family or not,” Barefoot says.
“Thank you so much for everything! I really feel loved by the
school community here at GDS. It is such a delight to work at a
place where I know that everyone cares!”
“We are so fortunate to have you and your committee ‘waiting in
the wings’ with open arms to help those who need friends during
the especially difficult times in their lives”
“You were so thoughtful to bring pastries after my husband’s
surgery. It’s wonderful to have such a caring network of friends
to support us. Thanks for being there for our family!”
“GDS Cares was the most wonderful gift during such a difficult time
and your helping hands made all the difference to me when I was
overwhelmed and exhausted. Every person who came to my door
with meals, gifts, and offers for continued help came with such a sense
of care and compassion. That meant the world to our family.”
“We continue to feel loved and cared for by the GDS
community and GDS Cares. That sense of family is something
I will never forget. Many, many thanks to all of you who made
GDS Cares a reality!”
GDS PA CARES
2007-08 Committee
Chair: Robin Barefoot
robinbarefoot@aol.com
Lower School: Lisa Johnson
hamiltonjohnson@triad.rr.com
Kim Lewis
klewis8@triad.rr.com
Middle School: Susan Midgett
somidgett@aol.com
Chrissy Mergner
Mergner2@aol.com
Upper School:
Chris Hudson
chudson500@aol.com
Cheryl Stewart
cacstewart1@aol.com
G R E E N S B O R O D AY S C H O O L PA R E N T S ’ A S S O C I AT I O N
2007-2008 ANNUAL Report
T h e Par e nts ’ A ssociation
of G r e e ns b oro D ay S chool
closes the 2007-2008 academic year in
sound fiscal and organizational strength.
The organization has maintained its focus
and energy and over the past 38 years
through the continued efforts and commitment of a
very active, supportive parent body. Our organization
has continued to grow and change to fit the needs
of our school as we move into the 21st century. We
have remained true to our mission by offering support
to school activities and programs and by promoting a
sense of community among Greensboro Day School
families. Our accomplishments have been many.
We began our year by approving a new set of Bylaws in
the fall. The focus of this year long project was to bring
clarity and flexibility to our structure and procedures.
A new “Purpose” was written to more accurately
reflect our mission as an integral part of Greensboro
Day School. To that end, our accomplishments this
year are a reflection, not only of our “Purpose”, but
also of the Long Range Strategic Plan of the GDS
Board of Trustees.
GDS Parents’ Association Purpose
as defined in the Bylaws:
“The purpose of the GDS Parents’ Association shall be
to provide parental voice and support for the school,
to develop a welcoming climate for all parents, and
to work closely with the school in meeting its needs.
This purpose shall be to support the students, parents,
faculty, administration, staff, officers and Board of
Trustees of the Greensboro Day School in academic,
arts, athletic, social and development objectives by
encouraging volunteerism, raising and disbursing
funds, promoting communication within the school
and conducting events that foster school spirit and
camaraderie. The Parents’ Association shall have a
non-profit purpose.”
Members of the PA Board
The PA has a direct, working
relationship with the Trustees
through our President, President-Elect and Trustee Liaison, all who sit on
the GDS Board of Trustees. The PA Diversity & International Families
Liaison sits on the Trustees Diversity Committee.
Several areas where we strongly mirror the goals set forth by that
organization in the Long Range Plan are:
Community Life
“Greensboro Day School will be a distinctly caring and diverse learning
community, the members of which work in active partnership for the
support and well-being of its students.”
PA initiatives:
One of the Parents’ Association’s primary purposes revolves around
supporting and involving our students in non-academic ways. Below is a
sampling of the ways we support our students:
1. Allocations – A portion of our allocations are devoted to providing a
reenergized prom extension party for juniors and seniors as well as supplies
and funds for executing multiple coffee houses and open mike nights over
the next twelve month for all Upper School students.
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2. Lower School Grade Parent Chairs and Middle School and
Upper School Hospitality – Graduation breakfasts are planned
and provided for Lower, Middle and Upper School students.
3. Green & Gold Day – An annual fall carnival event primarily
for Lower and Middle School students.
4. Back to School Supplies – This committee pre-sells all
necessary school supplies and distributes them in the classroom
the first day of school.
5. Lower School Grade Parents – Volunteers are recruited in
each Lower School classroom to assist with a wide variety of
classroom activities throughout the school year.
6. Funds for student enrichment programs in all three divisions are
allocated each year.
7. Middle School Socials – The committee chair assists the
Middle School Director and Student Council in organizing and
funding socials.
The PA is also a strong advocate for highlighting the importance
of the essential partnership between the home and school in the
educational process.
PA initiatives:
1. Parent education through our Student Support Services
function – Our committee chair has developed small venues
covering topics such as internet safety and sustainability as well
as working with the counseling staff in all divisions to promote
community wide program.
2. Advisory Committees – A panel of parents from each grade level in
all 3 divisions serves as a conduit for dialogue between parents and
the school.
3. Diversity & International Families Liaison and Alumni
Liaison – A diversity workshop specifically designed for the
Parents’ Association was conducted by Lenora Billings-Harris,
a nationally known and well-respected expert on the topic, and
member of the GDS board of trustees. A concerted effort was
made to further diversify the PA both within our organizational
structure and within the programs we plan and promote. This
leads to a volunteer base with wide representation in our school
population and encourages parents with many interests to
participate in the programs we offer. An excellent example of
this was our first joint effort with the Alumni Association. The
aim of this 5K race, Bengal Dash, was to increase community
awareness of GDS in Greensboro and to raise funds for both
organizations as well as Habitat for Humanity. PA proceeds will
be deposited directly into our Teacher Enrichment Endowment.
The result of this combined effort has been to strengthen the
bonds between these two very active school support groups and
should aid in attracting alumni with students at the school to
serve on the PA Board or its many subcommittees.
4. GDS PA Cares Committee – In the second year of this
committee, efforts were expanded to reach out to the entire
community in times of special need or joy and celebration. This
year, we have served 19 families by providing meals or baked
goods, offered transportation, mailed 53 cards offering support,
encouragement or condolence, and made countless phone calls
to our families.
5. Volunteer Coordinator – Systemized tracking of volunteers
has led to the ability to more accurately target utilization of
parents who expressed interest in serving with the PA .
6. Lower School Grade Parent Chairs, Middle and Upper
School Hospitality Chairs – Social dinners for parents in each
grade were organized to help promote dialogue and friendship
amongst all those who have children attending GDS.
Program
“To cultivate behaviors of responsible citizenship (…one
of which is) stewardship of the earth and its resources.”
PA initiatives:
1. Focus on Sustainability – We serve with the faculty and staff
as our school moves toward a more sustainable environment
and supports a curriculum that fosters active participation in the
process, both in and out of the classroom.
2. During the current year, our PA Sustainability Liaison has
served on the newly formed GDS Sustainability Committee and
is actively working on defining our role in the school-wide effort.
Our representative, along with select GDS faculty members,
is currently attending a series of seminars at Timberlake Farms
devoted to sustainability in the schools. She will work on
the subcommittee that will craft the Sustainability Mission
Statement for GDS.
Human Resources
“GDS will attract, support and retain an outstanding staff of
faculty, administrators, support personnel and volunteers.”
PA initiatives:
1. Lower School Grade Parents Chair, Middle and Upper School
Hospitality Chairs – Two teacher appreciation events, a coffee
house with barista bar and an end-of-year luncheon, were
held to show our gratitude to the faculty and staff. In addition,
monthly snacks are provided in the teacher lounges.
2. Ten percent of the spring fundraiser proceeds are deposited
in our Teacher Enrichment Endowment Fund each year. Portions
of the proceeds from this fund are distributed to selected faculty
members annually for use in continuing education study.
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The annual all-school family picnic featured student entertainment.
Plant and Facilities
“GDS will have a distinctive, aesthetically pleasing, wellmaintained, safe and environmentally responsible campus that
inspires its constituencies and supports the school’s mission,
program and student needs.”
PA initiatives:
1. Allocations – The majority of our fundraising proceeds were
used to better the physical plant and facilities at GDS. The PA
completed the fulfillment of it’s multi-year pledge to renovate the
Media center, contributed significantly toward the purchase of an
electronic marquee, devoted monies to further landscaping at the
Learning Pond site, and funded the purchase of both indoor and
outdoor furniture for the lobby and patio areas of the Media Center.
Marketing and Communications
“GDS will market itself by communicating its distinctiveness and the
excellent quality of its programs. As a result of these efforts, the school
will be recognized both internally and externally as an outstanding
independent school and a valuable community resource.”
PA initiatives:
1 New Family Liaisons – All incoming new families are paired
with a host family that follows them throughout the school year
with the primary purpose being to help each parent and student
feel welcome, serve as a focal point for questions about the
day to day operations and inform them about upcoming GDS
community opportunities and events. A coffee for new Middle
and Upper School parents is held as the school year kicks off and
a luncheon is planned for new students on orientation day.
2. Admission Support – This very active committee works
side by side with the Admissions Office utilizing many parent
and student volunteers. School tours, parent to parent coffees
and open houses are just a small fraction of the ways this group
supports our new families
3. Diversity & International Families – Along with the
Trustees Diversity committee, the PA is hosting a May 2008
event, “Parents’ Perspectives and Potluck Dinner: Making GDS
an Even More Welcoming Community”. The evening is open
to all families and will involve round table discussions led by
table hosts as well as the meal. The purpose is to have an open
dialogue about their school experiences this year and look at
ways to expand and improve on our efforts.
4. Communications – For the first time, the PA began
distributing a monthly email newsletter to all parents showcasing
upcoming PA events, listing opportunities to get involved and
highlighting other organizational news.
Internal changes also occurred within the organization this year
in an attempt to strengthen our structure and increase
our effectiveness.
1. Tracking of monetary donations and gifts-in-kind was
streamlined and procedures put into place for secure handling of
these offers. Handling of our fundraising proceeds is now closely
connected with the Business Office and acknowledgment of gifts
is always a joint effort between the PA and Advancement Office.
2. Board structure was streamlined to increase efficiency and
adapt to changes in our involvement with various aspects of school
life. The PA Board is now comprised of 43 committed parent
volunteers who work on committees or serve as advisors to the
President. These volunteers represent grades in all divisions, have
a wide spectrum of skills, may have been at GDS for many years
or only a few, represent diverse areas of the city as well as diverse
cultures and both genders. Sixteen new members joined our
group. They came with various skills and backgrounds, bringing
fresh perspectives and insights to the organization.
G R E E N S B O R O D AY S C H O O L PA R E N T S ’ A S S O C I AT I O N
TREASURER’S REPORT
For the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008 (as of April 29, 2008 PA Annual Meeting)
The Greensboro Day School Parents’ Association derives income from membership
dues (included in tuition), fundraising activities and investment interest. PA operating
account funds are held at Bank of North Carolina, the successor institution to Sterling
South Bank, in two interest-bearing checking accounts. Proceeds from fundraising
activities are deposited in a checking account at BB&T and are later transferred to
Bank of North Carolina. One hundred percent of interest income and net earnings
from fundraising activities, as well as any excess operating earnings, go to the school.
Parents’ Association operations, including parent and student social activities, visiting
writer presentations and parent education speakers, are funded by dues, which equaled
$16,560 (920 students at $18 each) this year. Interest income will approximate $3,200,
most of this from a $120,000 CD purchased in the fall of 2006.
Fundraising activities and the associated net income generated
in 2007/2008 are as follows:
Green & Gold Day (October)
Lower School’s Innisbrook Wrap Sale (estimate)
& They’re Off (held May 3, 2008)
Other, incl. Harris Teeter, Target, etc. (estimate)
Total $7,414
23,025
TBD
3,400
$33,839
This year, the PA distributed funds raised during the school year
2006/2007 as follows:
Media Center Pledge
Teacher Enrichment Endowment Fund (TEEF)
Electronic Board in Marquee
Plantings around Learning Pond
McMillion Center Furniture
Prom Extension Party &
Coffee House/Open Mike Nights
Cash reserve for PA operations
Total $65,000
9,918
5,000
5,000
50,000
Looking to the future I leave the organization in
very capable hands under the leadership of Pam
Hemphill and her incoming President’s Council.
We will continue with the theme, Together We
Can Achieve More” as a benchmark to follow
in all endeavors. With new direction in our
Advancement Office and a Capital Campaign on
the horizon, the PA should continue to study and
redefine its role in the fundraising efforts of the
school. Our work should become more visible
in our efforts to educate parents and promote
the sustainability programs put in place at school,
not only in the physical plant but also the vital
work that takes place in our classrooms to
educate our children to lead an environmentally
responsible lifestyle. Our greatest strength is in
community building while embracing all sectors
of our parent body. We should actively continue
to provide ways for our parents to stay involved
in their child’s educational institution and provide
the means for parents to have an active role in
shaping the environment in which their children
spend the most formative years of their life.
Becky Konen
2007-2008 Parents’ Association President
10,000
931
$145,849
Our $500,000 pledge to the Media Center was paid in full a year ahead of schedule
with the final payment of $65,000 in 2008.
Donna Skigen, left, and Mary McGinley
chaired the & They’re Off! spring fundraiser.
Each year the PA transfers an amount equal to 10% of spring fundraiser proceeds to
the Teacher Enrichment Endowment Fund (TEEF) and awards grants in an amount
equal to 4.75% of the three-year average value of the fund. The proceeds from our
spring 2007 fundraiser mandated a $9,918 TEEF contribution. TEEF grants totaling
$10,350 were awarded to eight faculty members.
Submitted by:
Thuy Whyte, Treasurer – Greensboro Day School Parents’ Association, 2007-2008
Debbie Lozo, left, and Beth Walton organized
the Mummy Maul Green & Gold Day.
Invest in GDS
Dear Greensboro Day School Friends and Families,
Thank you to everyone for making this year’s Annual Fund
First campaign a resounding success! While our official figures
will be released in this fall’s Annual Report, we are projecting a
campaign total of over $850,000. This exceeds our record goal
of $800,000 and demonstrates our deep commitment to our
school and our programs. We are also pleased to tell you that
for the first time, our supporters represent over 1,000 of our
wonderful parents, alumni, faculty, grandparents and friends.
We couldn’t have raised this money without the hard work of a truly
outstanding Annual Fund cabinet and an army of dedicated Annual
Fund volunteers. Thank you all so much for your tireless efforts.
Our 100+ parent and alumni volunteers personally contacted our
many current and prospective donors to talk about the Annual
Fund and thank each donor for their gift. We are also proud to say
that our parent participation rate this year increased to 83%.
Every year we encourage our families and friends to make
their Annual Fund pledge their very first gift to Greensboro
Day School. That’s because GDS depends on Annual Fund
contributions to finance the current year’s operations. This fall
we gave parents and Trustees the chance to pledge early via
our Annual Fund “Fast Track” program and 121 responded
generously before we officially kicked off the campaign in
mid-September. That early and enthusiastic response gave us
confidence that our ambitious goal was achievable.
It’s one thing to say that we have set a record with this year’s
campaign, and another to know that those figures are more than
just numbers on paper. It translates into a tangible impact on
quality of the education at Greensboro Day School. And because
of your generous support, we are happy to say that quality, which
we know to be excellent, has gotten even stronger.
Thank you.
Fran and Ted Tewkesbury, Chairs
Annual Fund First Campaign
2007-2008 Annual Fund Cabinet
Chairs
Leadership Division Chair
Adeline Talbot
Leadership Co-chairs
Jennifer Smith Adams ’86
Susan Kelly
Cindy and John Knowles
Virginia and Paul Milam
New Families Co-chairs Lynn Arnold
Rina Olin
Lower School Co-chairs Gail Rohlfing
Ashley Koury Vanore ’87
Middle School Co-chairs
Kristen Magod
Lori Shaw
Upper School Co-chairs Brenda Glenn
Mitzie Weatherly
Senior Parent Chair
Ann Pugh
Alumni Div. Co-chairs
Jeb Brooks ’01
Catherine Houston Snarr ’86
Grandparents Chairs Peggy and Marion Follin
Helen and Frank Houston
Parents of Alumni Chairs Sue and Jay Wink
Faculty Chair Buddy Walker
Publicity Trinh Thompson
Special Events The Tewkesbury family, Annie ’12, Ted, Gracie ’10, Fran, and Edward ’08.
Fran and Ted Tewkesbury
Past Chairs
Chris Hudson
Terry McDaid
Liz and Glenn Waters
Invest in GDS
Thank You
to Our Annual Fund Volunteers!
“We are making a tangible impact on the quality
of the education at Greensboro Day School.”
Michelle Ackerman
Jay Harmon ’86
Michelle Porter
Ross Harris
Ann and Mac Pugh
Lisa Adornetto
Zane Hembree
Kevin Pusch
John Ammondson
Darby Henley
Christina Rogers
Stephanie Apple
Pat Hickman
Gail Rohlfing
Lynn Arnold
Beth Holland
Margaret Rowlett
Lucy Austin
Frank and Helen Houston
Julie Sanders
Robin Barefoot
Chris Hudson
Bill Sapp
Jeff Beach
Phil Jacob
Jenny Sar
Clay Bedingfield
Burney Jennings
Mary Scott
Durant Bell ’98
Lisa Johnson
Sallie Bett Severa
Jeb Brooks ’01
Chuck Keeley ’81
Lori Shaw
Marshall Brown
Susan Kelly
Angel Sherrill
Martha Brown
Robert Ketner
Dana Smith
Jim Bryan
Anne Kirsteins
Molly Burns
Charisse Kleinman
Joan Stevenson
Pat Burns
Cindy and John Knowles
Cheryl and Ed Stewart
Alyssa Chowdhury
Kelly Lebsack
Doug Stone
Nate Conner ’92
Liza Lee
Gregg Strader
Ed Cone ’80
Kristen and Marc Magod
Kimberly Strong
Mary Schenck Dator ’82
Terry McDaid
Linda Knox Sudnik ’79
Aimee De Poortere
Gib McEachran
Adeline and David Talbot
Dave Delman
Virginia and Paul Milam
Walt Taylor
Lyn Dorsett
Laura Mincher
Trinh Thompson
Cathy Edwards
Ruth Miringu
Mary Van der Linden
Wes Elingburg
Marta Mitchell
Ashley Koury Vanore ’87
Cathy Flannery
Allison and Bill Morrisette ’75
Carol Vercaemert
Randy Floss
Robert Niegelsky
Buddy Walker
Peggy and Marion Follin
Caroline North
John Walton
Elaine Alspaugh Fox ’80
Katherine Obermeyer ’07
Liz and Glenn Waters
Kristy Starr Garrison ’89
Rina Olin
Mitzie Weatherly
Brenda and Jack Glenn
Jill Parham
Marilyn Whitley
Carolyn Gorga
Caroline Paris
Jay Wink
Penny Graves
Dolly Patel
Glenn Yamagata
Kathy Mincher Green ’84
Beth Poindexter
Carrie and Will Griswold ’81
Leigh Ann and Andy Pool
weekend
Alumni Reunion
A lu m n i N e w s
Picnic for the Generations
Three generations of Bengal families gathered at Linda and
Mark Hale’s house on April 24 for the school’s annual Generations
Picnic. Over 40 people were on hand to enjoy the celebration that
brought together grandparents, parents and current students.
Friday Night Boogie
The Alumni Gym was the center of a rockin’ good time during
the Friday night All Alumni party to kick off Alumni Reunion
Weekend 2008. Over 180 alumni, teachers and staff were treated
to a trip down memory lane and great music from local band
“Sleeping Booty.”
April 24-26, 2008
Kaler Walker ‘99 and Emily Hicks ‘99
Bengal
Dash
Successful would not come close to
describing our first Bengal Dash!
See page 7 for more details and pictures.
Here are a few behind-the-scenes
photos from the big race:
Greensboro Day School’s after-school dance company, Artistic Motion, helped loosen
everyone up before the big race.
A lu m n i N e w s
Girls’ Soccer State Championship Luncheon
Did you know that girls’ soccer coach, Kim Burroughs, is the most
successful women’s soccer coach in North Carolina? He has led the
Bengals to 12 state championships. On April 26, coach Burroughs
was honored by members of his current team and teams of years’
past. Sarah Pickens ’98 spoke to the group about the “quiet
confidence” that Burroughs instills in each player. At the end
of the luncheon, a jacket was presented to Burroughs as a small
reminder of his outstanding accomplishments.
Sarah Pickens ’98
Kim Burroughs accepts a jacket from
Class of 2008 captains Carey Duda,
Mara Whichard and Ginny Shogry.
Current and former varsity girls’ soccer players met for lunch.
Josie Snarr ’20 and her father,
Stephen. Josie’s mother, Catherine ’86,
was a race organizer.
Carter Davenport ’99 and
Jeb Brooks ’01
David Kaufman-Moore ’08 sliced
thousands of bagels for the runners
to enjoy.
Athletic director Freddy Johnson
takes a break from the action to
get a massage.
Durant Bell ’98, right, finishes
the race.
Lower School director Diane
Borgmann triumphantly crosses the
finish line.
weekend
Alumni Reunion
A lu m n i N e w s
April 24-26, 2008
Saturday Night Reunion Parties
’78
The Class of 1978
met at the Green Valley
Grill to celebrate their
30-year reunion.
Classmates from the Class of 1978, Anne
Efird, Nancy King Quaintance, Anne Alspaugh
Pinkelton, Mary Taylor, Gavin Ray, Maribeth
Geraci Hudgins, Sarah Fish, John Warmath,
Maggie Tinsley
’83
’88
The Class of 1988 met at the Wine
Press in downtown Greensboro for their 20-year
reunion. Actually, it seems that this class came
to have fun all weekend. They planned a
basketball game for Saturday morning, brought
their children to Bengal Town and the Bengal
Dash, and continued through the evening.
Charlie Britt ’88, Freddy Johnson
and Larry Mann ’88
David Kates ’88 and Malcolm
Charles ’88
The Class of 1983
met at Grappa Grille for
their 25-year reunion.
Kristin Peterson Edwards ’88, Lyle
Molly Lambert Hanlon ’88, Kim
Humphrey Johnson ’88, Colleen
Fisher Turner ’88, Colleen Leonard
Leonard ’88, Abby Smith Presson ’88 ’88, Foster Watts ’88
Beth Wright ’83, Kathy Davis, Betsy Younce ’83
’93
Backstreets was the 15-year reunion location
for the Class of 1993. This class had the
largest number of alumni who traveled the
furthest to return to their alma mater.
David Knox ‘82 and class of 1983 classmates
Virginia Harris Knox, Karen Jacklin’s husband,
Karen Jacklin, Beth Wright, Hat Hayes, Emily
Barker, Shelton, Betsy Younce
Members of the Class of 1993
44
A lu m n i N e w s
Senior Luncheon
’98
The youngest of the bunch, the Class of
1998, gathered at Natty Greene’s for their
10-year reunion. Katie Walker created a
class booklet to help everyone catch up.
On June 2, the class of 2008
was honored by our Head
of School, Mark Hale, and
the Alumni Association with
a luncheon at the O.Henry
Hotel. The keynote speaker
was Jeb Brooks ’01, who just
completed his first year at Elon
University’s Law School. He
challenged the class to stay in
touch with each other and with
the school.
Lauren Hickman ’08, Heather
Waters ’08 and Jennifer Aronson ’08
Members of the Class of 1998.
Sarah Peck ’08, Lizzie Groce ’08,
Brad Johnson ’08 and Tucker
Lebsack ’08
Devin Houston ’08 and Ellie
Weatherly ’08
Anja Milicevic ’08, Kirsten Dye ’08
and Leslie Johnson ’08
Emily McDaid ’08, Seth Shannin ’08
and Marian van Noppen ’08
Marcie McKenzie Miller ’98, Durant Bell ’98, Katie Walker ’98, Arren
Spence ’98
Save the Date for Next Year
October 16, 2008
Fall wine tasting at the Kress
Thanksgiving Weekend
Class of 2003 reunion
April 24-25
Reunion Weekend ’09
Cocktail party for all classes
January 1-3, 2009
Little Four tournament with
hospitality room
Bengal Dash Race
1K and 5K races for the
Satterfield Endowment
and Habitat for Humanity,
Greensboro
January 23, 2009
Homecoming with
hospitality room
Class Reunions for classes
of 1979, 1984, 1989,
1994, 1999
Alumni Baseball Game
Over 123 people turned out for the annual Alumni baseball
game on May 4. The Alumni continued their winning ways with
a 10-0 victory over the varsity team. The Alumni currently lead
the series 6-0.
Stay tuned… to see if a “Driving Mrs. Davis!”
mini-reunion is coming to a city near you!
Updates
C l a s s N ot e s
1977 Anna Dixon Garrett will be the
manager of the Community Health Program at
Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. She
will oversee their Medication Assistance Program,
Anticoagulation and Pharmacotherapy Clinics. 
1985 Chrissy Olson received the
Empowerment Award at this year’s YWCA
Annual Girls and Women in Sports Awards
Dinner. Chrissy was recognized for her work
to empower girls and women through the sport
of swimming. This event honored local athletes,
coaches, and supporters of female athletics and
celebrated the 36th anniversary of Title IX. 
1989
Scott Windham won one of three
Teacher of the Year awards at Elon University
for the College of Arts and Sciences. He was
also granted tenure this year.
Danny Wright graduated from the Babcock
Graduate School of Management at Wake
Forest University in May. He is now the
director of development at Christ School in
Asheville, N.C. He is also the soccer coach.
Look
at Me Now
By Brian Kaylor
Jennifer Smith Adams is an invaluable
asset to the Greensboro Day School community.
She is dedicated to advancing the development of GDS as
well as the school’s standard of excellence and well-being.
Adams graduated from GDS in 1986 and went on to study at
Wake Forest University. She and her husband, Bo, have two
children, Spencer, a rising GDS 4th grader, and Cody, a rising
GDS 8th grader.
1998
(Thanks to Katie Walker who
compiled the following information.)
Christian Anton lives in Atlanta where she
works as a physician’s assistant in cardiac
surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Durant Bell and his wife, Mary Katherine, live in
Greensboro where Durant works for Steven D.
Bell & Co., and serves on the GDS Alumni board.
Sarah Milton Bricklemyer, her husband Keith
and their son, Jack, live in Tampa.
Kelley Cantrell lives in Arlington, Va. and
is a project manager for an international
development consulting firm in Washington, DC.
Lisa Barry Frist and her husband live in Atlanta
where she works as a litigation and trial practice
attorney at Alston & Bird, LLP.
Jennifer Dhatt Hughes and her husband,
Brendan, live in Arlington, Va. where Jennifer
works for the Fairfax Court Appointed Special
Advocates, representing those who are abused
and neglected.
Tenisha Jacobs (TJ) lives in Raleigh and works
as an assistant attorney general in the North
Carolina Attorney’s General Office. She also
serves on the GDS Alumni board.
In the fall, Adams will tackle a new role: president-elect of the
Parents’ Association. As the first alumna to serve in this position,
she is preparing herself to chair an organization that focuses on
community building within GDS. “We get parents on campus
working, organize hospitality functions and new student buddy
pairs, put together special fundraising events, help out families
in need, and most importantly support the trustees and teachers
in their efforts to shape our kids,” she explains.
Adams does not come back to GDS every day just for fun, or
because she has nothing else to do; she comes back because
she knows first-hand what the GDS experience can offer
to individuals.
“Having been a student here, now an alumna and a parent,
I’ve seen it from every angle,” Adams says. “I know first-hand
how the experiences here can shape a person. I know what
they did for me, I know how much you really take with you
to college, and further on into life. There are so many smart,
C l a s s N ot e s
Brooke Stan Laurie and her husband,
Pete, live in Oakland, Calif. where Brooke
is a trial attorney for the Office of Chief
Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service.
Matthew LeBauer lives in Denver and
is the bilingual service coordinator at
Denver Option, Inc. which provides
services, resources and advocacy for
families with developmental disabilities.
Erin Hess LiVecchi and her husband,
John, live in Charlotte where Erin
is a territory manager with Allergan
Pharmaceuticals.
Jennifer Burke Luffman and her
husband, Jared, live in King George, Va.
where Jennifer works as an operations
research analyst.
Mark Macpherson, his wife, Melissa,
and his son, Morgan, live in Mt. Pleasant,
S.C. where Mark works as a commercial
and residential real estate consultant.
Beth Girardi McCutcheon and her
husband, Ellis, live in Augusta, Ga. where
Beth works at University Hospital in the
labor and delivery operating room.
Laurel McKie lives in Fairfax, Va. where
she works as a senior development
specialist with the Raytheon Company.
Forest Michaels lives in Greensboro
where she is working for the Kay Hagan
campaign for the United States Senate.
Julian Middleton and his wife, Alexe,
live in Mobile, Ala. where Julian is in the
United States Coast Guard. He received
his wings on June 6, 2008 and will fly
either the C-130 or Falcon.
Marcy McKenzie Miller and her
husband, David, live in West Orange, N.J.
where Marcie works as a film/television
location manager.
Dori Nelson lives in Atlanta where she
teaches first grade at Pace Academy.
John Nugent lives in Winston-Salem
where he works as a specialist with
BE Aerospace.
Jonathan Peddrick has just moved back
to Greensboro to work as a healthcare
consultant at Davenport, Marvin and
Joyce, LLP.
Mary Catherine Rice works as a
residential realtor/broker in Wilmington, N.C.
Zac Vuncannon and his wife, Carroll,
live in Washington, D.C. where he works
at Crescent Resources, LLC as a real
estate developer.
Katie Walker lives in Atlanta where she
works as a banker for the Private Bank
of Buckhead.
Don Wingate, and his wife, Erin, live in
Greensboro where Don is the west coast
manager for Furniture/Today.
Bobby Yeung and his wife, Kelly, live
in Northville, Mich. He received his
DDS from the University of Michigan
and is currently working on a master’s
in endodontics from the University of
Detroit - Mercy.
2006
Stephany Rayburn won
the Excellence in Acting Ring Theater
Productions Award for 2007-2008 at
Wake Forest University. Stephany is a
theater major with minors in French
and dance. Stephany is working for Triad
Stage this summer, and will be spending
the fall semester at the University of
Dijon in France.
Craig Saperstein just completed his Juris
Doctorate at the American University,
Washington College of Law.
innovative teachers that are just a joy to be around. All in all,
GDS is just a great community and I like being a part of it
and feeling that I belong with it.”
Returning to GDS has an added bonus for Adams. “I get
to come back and get to know some of my old teachers in
a whole new way. I can tell them things I never would have
dreamed of letting them know while I was in their class, and
they tell me what they talked about in the teacher’s lounge.
It’s fun,” she jokes.
Adams believes that whenever possible, parents should
become involved in their children’s education. She suggests
starting in the classroom to any parent unsure about how to
best go about volunteering. “That’s where I started and look
what I’m doing now.”
Jennifer Smith Adams ‘86 with her family, sons Cody ‘13 and Spencer ‘17,
and husband, Bo.
Updates
C l a s s N ot e s
BIRTHS
1984
Kathy Mincher Green and Chris
Green. Daughter: Kathryn Morgan Green, March
21, 2008. Morgan joins older brothers Carter ’19
and Ryan ’21. They live in Greensboro.
Danny Wright and Heather Wright. Daughter:
Elizabeth Hartman Sterling Wright, March 12,
2008. Betsy Hart joins big brother, Howell.
They live in Asheville, N.C.
1988 Jennifer Gioffre Poland and Christian
Poland. Son: Elliot Gioffre Poland, April 20, 2008.
Elliot joins big brother Christian Luke and big sister
Gloria Grace. They live in Glen Ellen, Ill.
1989
Paul Davis and Meghan Davis. Son:
Porter Davis, November 6, 2007. Porter joins his
big brother, McAuley. They live in Greensboro.
Beth Monroe Tisdale and Xan Tisdale.
Son: Finley Marshall Tisdale. July 24, 2007. Fin
joins big sister Reece. They live in Greensboro.
Betsy Hart Wright
1990 Ginger Fay and Ken Rona. Son: Doyle
Corey Rona, December 31, 2007. Doyle Corey joins
big sister, Charlotte. They live in Washington D.C.
1991
Jennifer Jacobsen Kilpatrick and
Trey Kilpatrick. Son: Fletcher Kilpatrick, May
2008. They live in Greensboro.
Reece and Finley Tisdale
Making the School
A better place
By Brian Kaylor
The Greensboro Day School Alumni Association is a
better place with Catherine Houston Snarr involved.
She is an indispensable individual who constantly goes out of her
way to ensure that GDS continues to be a progressive, nurturing,
and exemplary institution. Snarr graduated from GDS in 1986.
She and her husband, Stephen, have one child, Josie, a member
of GDS’ Class of 2020.
Snarr is an avid volunteer and the incoming president of the
GDS Alumni Board. The Alumni Board plans class reunions,
Jacky Bolini’s ’91 children, Maren and Jake
organizes groups such as the College Mentor Program, and
supports ventures like the “Driving Mrs. Davis” campaign, all in
hopes of building connections with GDS graduates.
Why is Snarr giving so much of herself to her alma mater?
“I’m at a time in my life right now where I feel like I can handle
a lot of leadership. I don’t know how long this feeling is going
to last or if I’ll always feel this way, but I can do it now,” Snarr
says. “The thing is, though, that being a leader here at GDS isn’t
all that difficult. There is the community that’s behind me and I
know that if I ever get really busy or need help that I have plenty
of people I can call to lighten my load -we’re all working toward
the same thing – the future of the Day School.”
It would be nearly impossible to keep Snarr away from GDS. She
is on campus almost every day. “It’s a give and take sort of thing.
If you give your hard work and energy you can take with you
so many great feelings and experiences. I love doing it because I
love seeing the little kids smile and people enjoying themselves,”
Snarr explains.
C l a s s N ot e s
1996 Meg Tilley Jokinen and John
Jokinen. Son: Thomas Victor Jokinen,
March 15, 2008. They live in Tampa, Fla.
1997 Emily Burbine Rose and
Tim Rose. Daughter: Carley Jean Rose,
March 25, 2008. They live in Richmond.
Edo Mlatac and Laura Mlatac. Daughter:
Olivia Leigh Mlatac, March 27, 2008. They
live in Greensboro.
Thomas Victor Jokinen and his mom, Meg
Tilley Jokinen ‘96
Carley Jean Rose
Olivia Leigh Mlatac
Mihan House McKenna and James
McKenna. Son: James Conacher McKenna,
March 22, 2008. They live in Vicksburg, Miss.
James Conacher McKenna
Ashley Knapp Meyer and Bob Meyer.
Daughter: Emma Grace Meyer, April 15,
2008. They live in Greensboro.
1999
Gabi Lieb Gorelick and
Rael Gorelick. Son: Speer, April, 2007.
Speer joins big sister Lulu. They live in
Charlotte.
Emma Grace Meyer
She gives back because she loves to see GDS become an even
better place. Recently, Snarr helped organize the Bengal Dash,
a 5k charity walk/run held on campus. “It was a lot of work
putting it together – I don’t know anything about running so I
was a little nervous – but seeing all those people out there with
me, supporting a good cause, that was rewarding,” she says of
the experience.
Catherine Houston Snarr is a role model and leader for all
alumni looking to be involved in their alma mater. She proves
that it is possible to find something you feel strongly about and
get involved in it. “Things simply can’t be done without the help
of volunteers,” Snarr says, “If we want things to happen, then we
have to have support of our alumni.”
Catherine Houston Snarr ’86 and her parents, Helen and Frank Houston.
Updates
C l a s s N ot e s
Weddings
1996
Susan Kirby-Smith and Clay
Davidson were married May 25, 2008 in
Greensboro. Abby Soles ’95 was the maid of
honor, and John Soles ’01 was an usher.
1998 Erin Hess and John LiVecchi were
married in Charleston, S.C. on March 29, 2008.
Marcie McKenzie Miller was a bridesmaid.
Erin and John live in Charlotte.
Memorials
Jack Wenrick, November 12, 2007. Jack was
the third Headmaster of Greensboro Day
School, 1974 – 1977, and taught math at the
school prior to taking that position. He was
the father of Anja Wenrick Manishin ’78.
Mona Sadler, February 21, 2008: mother-in-law
of Laura Murray, the school’s receptionist.
Evelyn Robinson, March 7, 2008: grandmother
of Alexander Lawson ’99 and Taylor Lawson ’92.
William Herndon, March 23, 2008: father of
Diane Borgmann, Lower School director.
Chester U. Solomon, March 28, 2008: father
of Barbara Maynard, 6th grade assistant teacher
Kenneth Hinsdale, April 1, 2008: father of
Majorie Hinsdale-Shouse ’82.
Erin Hess LiVecchi ’98 and her husband, John
Ryan Ganley and Carrie Turner were married
in Powhatan, Va. on April 12, 2008. Chris
Ganley ’01 was his brother’s best man. Ryan
and Carrie live in Richmond.
1999
Neill Maddux and William Miller
were married on May 3, 2008 at Pawley’s Island,
S.C. The maid of honor was Meriwether
Maddux ’97, and the matron of honor was
Katie Long Stevenson ’97. Junior bridesmaid
was Alexandra Jones ’15 and flower girl was
Kaitlyn McCoy ’21. Ushers included
Kevin McCoy ’93 and ring bearer was
Cole McCoy ’20. Neill and William live in
Charlotte.
2000
Copeland Cherry and Collins Mann were
married on May 17, 2008 in Wilmington, N.C.
Groomsmen included David Allen,
Durant Bell ’98, George Henderson ’99,
Lucien Pleasants, Phillip Ray ’99 and
Thomas White.
Jacquelyn Stafford and Jonathan Buckner were
married June 7, 2008 in Greensboro. Matrons
of honor were Elizabeth Stafford White ’97
and Corine Berry Jones. Bridesmaids included
Sarah Cunningham ’05, Landy Douglas Elliot
and Anne Houston. Groomsmen included Trip
Cunningham ’02 and Phillip Taylor. Program
attendants included Andrea Pate Fletcher.
Jacquelyn and Jonathan live in Charlotte, N.C.
50
Evelyn Rice, April 13, 2008: grandmother
of Mary Rice ’98, Garson Rice ’01,
Robert Rice ’06, John Marko ’00 and
Evan Marko ’03.
JoAnn Kattner, May 22, 2008: mother of
Connie Mikesell, assistant director of admission.
Yellow
is the new
GREEN
( way to get to school )
“Our family is using mass
transit every weekday to save
Reduce Soot & Smog
Newly constructed buses are equipped with soot and smog
reducing technology that cut harmful emissions by up to 95%.
energy and help our family
Plus, the National Transportation Research Board states that school
buses are the safest way to transport children to and from school.
reduce its carbon footprint.”
2008-2009
T ransportation F ees
— Jeff and Dianna Vass, GDS Parents
f o r m o r e i n f o r m at i o n ,
call 288-8590, ext. 261
Route
Two-Way
One-Way
Brassfield
$1,020
$620
Northern/Southern Shores
$1,020
$620
Old Irving Park
$1,095
$650
New Irving Park
$1,095
$650
Northwest Greensboro
$1,245
$745
Starmount
$1,265
$755
Sunset Hills
$1,265
$755
Sedgefield
$1,545
$935
Burlington
$1,710
$1,243
Each additional child receives a 20% discount on transportation fees.
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