Academic Excellence with a Christian Perspective 2014—2015 Annual Report

Dear First Baptist School Families and Friends,

It is our pleasure to serve the church and school for the 2015—2016 academic year. Last year was an exciting year for us. We began host-

ing athletic events, fine arts productions and special events at the FBS Athletic and Performing Arts Complex on James Island. Our

students continued to excel both athletically and academically. Many FBS athletic teams won state titles, continuing a tradition of excel-

lence. The 2015 graduating class of 47 graduates, received 10 of the highest level scholarships offered, including the Presidential Schol-

arship and the Provost Scholarship. Of the 47 graduates, six were Palmetto Fellows and 36% received multiple offers of acceptance from

colleges and universities.

An agreement signed between FBS and Charleston Southern University will allow FBS students the opportunity to participate in a

dual enrollment program starting in the 2015-2016 academic year.

We are looking forward to another exciting year and ask that you join with us in praying for our school, faculty, staff and students.

Many thanks for your support,

Thomas E. Mullins, Head of School

Kip Hooker, School Board Chairman

Academic Excellence with a Christian Perspective

First Baptist School of Charleston is a co-educational, college preparatory school for grades K2—12, set on a historic downtown

campus. Students are challenged in a nurturing environment by talented faculty whose priority is to develop the whole child...mind, body

and spirit.

2015—2016 Board of Directors

Kip Hooker, Chairman

Rob Marchant, Vice Chairman

Curt Holcomb, Treasurer

Shelley Clark-Gildewell, Secretary

Robin Blount

Victor Arredondo

Linda Lentz

Terrell Cook

Angela Pastis

Michael Rodgers, Deacon Chair, Ex-officio

Rev. Marshall Blalock, Ex-officio

Thomas E. Mullins, Ex-officio

2014—2015 Board of Directors

W. Dean Murphy, III, Chairman

Rob Marchant, Vice Chairman

Kip Hooker, Treasurer

Charles Smith, Secretary

John T. Brady, Deacon Chair

Keith Plemmons

Robin Blount

Victor Arredondo

Linda Lentz

Shelley Clark-Glidewell

Joel Wenzel,

Rev. Marshall Blalock, Ex-officio

Thomas E. Mullins, Ex-officio

Valerie Sessions, Ex-officio

2014-2015 Revenue

2014-2015 Expenses

2015-2016 Administrative Staff Administrative Staff Position 722-6646 Ext. E-Mail Address

Thomas E. Mullins Head of School 1015 mullinst@fbschool.org

Will McCombs Upper School Administrator 1019 mccombsw@fbschool.org

Robin Riggs Lower School Administrator 1028 riggsr@fbschool.org

Graham Haley Student Concerns Specialist 1011 haleyg@fbschool.org

Debbie Mack Director of Admissions 1021 mackd@fbschool.org

Beth Switzer Director of Advancement 1033 switzerb@fbschool.org

Sheree Bridges Director of College Counseling 1016 bridgessh@fbschool.org

Clyde Allen Technology Administrator 1020 allenc@fbschool.org

Dawn Stewart Business Manager/Student Billing 1017 dawn@fbschool.org

Rose Cummings School Counselor 1047 cummingsr@fbschool.org

Lynn Gervais School Nurse 1030 gervaisl@fbschool.org

Lori Gunther Upper School Secretary 1010 guntherl@fbschool.org

Beverly Rawls Lower School Secretary 1029 rawlsb@fbschool.org

Sarah Confarotta Accounts Payable 1040 confarottas@fbschool.org

William Hickman Transportation 1025 william@fbschool.org

Jodi Truluck Extended Day Program 1023/1042 truluckj@fbschool.org

Chris Blalock Volunteer Minister to Students 722-3896 ext.14 studentminister@fbcharleston.org

Jeff Whittle Athletic Director 1018 whittle@fbschool.org

Cole Dawley Assistant Athletic Director 1018 dawleyc@fbschool.org

Circles of Giving Hamrick Circle $5,000 +

Sustainer’s Circle $2,000—$4,999

Builder’s Circle $1,000—$1,999

Church Street Circle $500—$999

Meeting Street Circle $200—$499

Purple and White Club $1—$199

Loyalty Fund Donations Each year, private support to First Baptist School plays a critical role in preserving the school’s place

as one of the city’s best private institutions for quality education and affordability. Private support

touches every corner of campus from scholarships to professional development for faculty to improving

technology. The 2014-2015 Loyalty Fund exceeded the goal of $125,000! Thanks to our dedicated

supporters, we raised over $180,000! The funds were used to make improvements to the school’s

technology needs, enhance existing school programs and provide continuing education and professional

training for teachers.

Students enjoyed the Boosterthon fundraiser which raised

over $20,000.00 for technology needs.

2014-2015 Loyalty Fund Contributors

Hamrick Circle $5,000+

Sustainers’ Circle $2,000—$4,999

Builders’ Circle $1,000—$1,999

Church Street Circle $500—$999 Meeting Street Circle $200—$499

Dr. and Mrs. James C. Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Bart Daniel

Mr. Gedney M. Howe, III

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Marchant III

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Allen

Dr. and Mrs. Harold W. Askins, Jr.

Mr. T. Furman Brodie

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gramling, III

Mrs. Jane Hamrick

Drs. Michael & Jill Healey

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mullins

Salmons Dredging Corporation

Rev. and Mrs. Clyde C. Allen, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Alke Alvanos

Ms. Carol M. Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Andrews

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Black

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bone

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bradley

Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Carnell, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Caviness

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cawley

Ms. Melissa Clark

Dr. Malcolm C. Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cram-Smith

Dr. and Mrs. Harry Davakos

Mr. and Mrs. William Dotterer

Mr. Tom Gilson & Mrs. Carol J. Ezell-Gilson

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Frenz

Mr. and Mrs. Perry Gervais

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gilston

Capt. and Mrs. Charles C. Holcomb

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Holladay

Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Hooker, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Lant

James A. McAlister, INC.

National Christian Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rhodes

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Riggs

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Sweatt

Mr. Eric C. Aichele

Big Red Incorporated

Rev. and Mrs. R. Marshall Blalock

Bulldog Tours

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Confarotta

Mr. John B. Daughtridge

Dr. and Mrs. Walter W. Fingar

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas L. Glidden

Golds Gym

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hagan,Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hagan

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harvey

Drs. Walter and Michelle Hiott

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hutto,Sr.

Jeans Custom Workroom

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Leichner, Jr.

Limric Heating and Air

The Lynch Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. James McAlister

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Nagy

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Neimy

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Pedersen, III

Preferred Care Pharmaceutical

Publix

Mr. Chandler Rhea

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Sanders

Mr. and Mrs. David Selander

Mr. Tommy Sessions

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Smith

Dr. and Mrs. Tommy McKee

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Stewart

Mrs. Tonya Urashima

2014-2015 Loyalty Fund Contributors Continued

Meeting Street Circle $200—$499, cont. Purple and White Club $1—$199

Diomede Hollingsworth

Mr. and Mrs. David Jeffcoat

Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Johnson

LCDR and Mrs. Edwin Johnson

Mr. ans Mrs. Timothy Keisler

Mr. Jacob Killian

Mr. and Mrs. C. Wayne Knight

Mr. and Mrs. William Koopman

Mr. and Mrs. John Lavelle

Ms. Lori Lethco

Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Lynch

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Tom Mack

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Kelly Madden

Mrs. Barbara Matthews

Mr. and Mrs. Will C. McCombs, III

Dr. and Mrs. Alex Mitchell

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nicholson

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie O'Hara

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry

Mr. and Mrs. David Pruett

Meeting Street Circle $200—$499, cont.

Mrs. Virgie C. Simmons

Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Darr Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spence

Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Thigpen

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Tumbleston

Col. and Mrs. John Turnage

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tyler

Mr. and Mrs. Bucky Walpole

Mr. Jorgen Warrer

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Willner

Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson

Harris Teeter

Target

Palmetto Toyota, Inc.

Payroll Plus

Container Salvage Company

Mr. and Mrs. Don Alderman

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Arredondo, Jr.

Capt. and Mrs. Harold W. Askins, III

Mr. Larry J. Atkinson

Mr. Kyle Babb

Ms. Renee Baeza

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bailey

Mrs. Tamara Ballou

Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Bates

Mrs. Eva Beach

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beck

Mr. Douglas Blair and Mrs. Amy Everett

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Blalock

Ms. Tica L. Bollinger

Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Bowers

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bowron

Mr. and Mrs. David Bradley

Mr. Kyle Brown

Dr. Kimberly Brown

Mrs. Helen Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Cain

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Cannons

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Catoe

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Chafe

Ms. Sarah J. Confarotta

Mr. and Mrs. Randall W. Rhea

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roberts

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Rodelsperger

Mrs. Sandra Sanders

Ms. Anne Schaffer

Mrs. Iva Dean Sessions

Mr. and Mrs. William Glidewell

Mrs. Robin Gramling

Mr. Robert V. Greer

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Hanckel

Mr. John Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hills

Purple and White Club $1—$199, cont.

2014-2015 Loyalty Fund Contributors Continued

Purple and White Club $1—$199, cont. Purple and White Club $1—$199, cont.

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Corder

Mr. and Mrs. James Crawford

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cummings

Ms. Rebecca Davenport

Mrs. Susan J. Davenport

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy D. Davis

Miss Cole Dawley

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Deal

Mrs. Alicia Donohue

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Driggers

Mr. Lonnie East IV

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Ferguson

Mr. Bill Ferguson

Rev. Mary M. Finklea

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fleming

Mrs. Deanna M. Fuller

Mrs. Deb Galli

Mrs. Kristina Gillam

Mrs. Jo Anne S. Glen

Mr. David Glenn Jr.

Ms. Joanne Glidewell

Col. Joseph P. Goodson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Greer Jr.

Mr. Graham Haley

Mrs. Anne Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Harle

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hazel

Mrs. Jessica Hazel

Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hipp

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Holderness, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Holt IV

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hooker

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hooker, Jr

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Hubbell

Ms. Erin Hunsicker

Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Huthmacher

Mrs. Erin Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Dee Jenkins

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnston

Mr. and Mrs. DuBose Kapeluck

Melissa and Francis Kearney

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kennedy

Ms. Maria F. Kennedy

Mr. and Mrs. Sarshas Khan

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kramer

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Lambert

Mrs. Anna Lee

Ms. Melissa Legare

Mrs. Susan S. LeGrand

Mr. John Lemler

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lockwood

Mrs. Dixie Low

Mr. and Mrs. Cal McCombs II

Ms. Nova Jane McCombs

Mr. Mark C. McCormick

Miss Alexis McGee

Ms. Mary Jacob McKinley

Mrs. Patricia Middleton

Mrs. Lynda E. Miller

Mr. John Mistretta

Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell

Dr. and Mrs. Craig Modzelewski

Mrs. Maryanne Moore

Mrs. Kyndra Moore

Mr. Matthew Mullins

Mrs. Hope Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murray

Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Pastis Sr.

Mr. Brayden J. Pitcairn

Ms. Terry D. Quimby

Mrs. Beverly Rawls

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry B. Rea

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Richard

Mr. and Mrs. Jon B. Roberts

Mr. and Mrs. Claron A. Robertson III

LTC. Kenneth M. Robertson Jr.

2014-2015 Loyalty Fund Contributors Continued

In Kind Gifts

Memorials

We are especially grateful for gifts made to the

school in memory of loved ones who have joined our

Father in heaven.

In memory of Carey & Stephen Corder

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Corder

First graders dress up on Dr. Suess day.

Purple and White Club $1—$199, cont. Purple and White Club $1—$199, cont.

Mrs. Clare Rodgers

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Salmons

Mrs. Mae B. Saulisbury

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schaffer Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. James Schaffer

Mrs. Faith Sellers

Mrs. Holly P. Shier

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sifly, III

LTC. Frank Sisk

Mrs. Myrtle B. Smith

Mrs. Charlotte Spagnolia

Mrs. Tammy Speer

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Speer

Mr. and Mrs. Keith L. Stansell

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stavrinakis

Mrs. Kelli B. Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stone

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Suggs, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sutton

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Switzer Mrs. Karolyn D. Talbert

Mrs. Helen S. Tallent

Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Tallent

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Truluck

Mr. and Mrs. Kipp Valentine

Ms. Kay Van Slooten

Ms. Jan Viser

Mr. Robert L. Weaver

Mr. David Welch

Yanqui Weng

Mr. Jeff Whittle

Ms. Joyce Young

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Zirneklis

Manny's Greek To Go, Inc.

Shelly Leeke Law Firm

Charleston Portrait Photography

Myatt & Bates, Heating and Air

James Island Family Chiropractic

ECK Supply

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Marchant, III

Mrs. Tonya Urashima

In Memory of Mr. John Gervais

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Tom Mack

In Memory of Dr. Fitzhugh Hamrick

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bailey

Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Carnell, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Corder

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Deal

Dr. and Mrs. Walter W. Fingar

Mr. Tom Gilson and Mrs. Carol J. Ezell-Gilson

Col. Joseph P. Goodson

Mrs. Jane Hamrick

Diomede Hollingsworth

Mrs. Mae B. Saulisbury

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tyler

In memory of Mr. Kyle N. Wiggins

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Tom Mack

2014-2015 Loyalty Fund Contributors Continued

Scholarships Mary Ellen and Oliver J. Brodie Scholarship was established in 2004 by Mr. T. Furman Bro-die, Class of 1965, in memory of his parents. Mrs. Brodie, who holds a special place in the memory of many alumni, served as FBS principal from 1952-1963.

Brodie Scholarship Donors

Mr. T. Furman Brodie

Frederick “Dillon” Frisbie Scholarship was established in 2011, in memory of Dillon Frisbie, Class of 2012 by Dillon’s parents, Fred and Tina Frisbie. This scholarship is awarded to a student who shows sincere dedication to his/her scholastic career, school activities and community involvement.

Dillon Frisbee Scholarship Donors

Mrs. Susan R. Cram-Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rhodes

Blanche Ellen Darr Smith Fine Arts

Scholarship was established in 2013 in

memory of Mrs. Blanche Ellen Darr Smith,

who taught many at FBS to play and love

music.

Honorarium

Blanche Ellen Smith Scholarship Donors

Dr. and Mrs. Tommy McKee

Mr. and Mrs. Darr Smith

Mrs. Mary Jo S. Spence

Mrs. Eva Beach In Honor of Carlisle and Hagan Hiott

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beck In Honor Ann Carter, Charlie & Ben Bradley

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bone In Honor of Chris Blalock

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Caviness In Honor of Will and Lawton Sifly

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy D. Davis In Honor of Shelby, Raney & Daulton Hagan

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Holderness, Jr. In Honor of Megan and Stephen H olderness

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hutto, Sr. In Honor of Chapman & Esme Hutto

Mr. and Mrs. Cal McCombs, II In Honor of Mr. Will McCombs

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murray In Honor of Kennedy Rogers

Mrs. Sandra Sanders In Honor of Ella, Cole, Thomas and Andrew Sanders

Mr. Tommy Sessions In Honor of the Kip Hooker Family

Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Smith In Honor of Maya Blue Smith

Mrs. Myrtle B. Smith In Honor of Payton and Turner Smith

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Suggs, Jr. In Honor of Wilbert & Mary Patterson Suggs FBS photography students “catch”

some bubbles.

FBS Board of Visitors

Dr. Malcom C. Clark

Drs. Walter and Michelle Hiott

Dr. and Mrs. Sam Holladay

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy McKee

Mr. T. Furman Brodie

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cawley

Mr. Belk Daughtridge

Mr. Tom Gilson and Mrs. Carol Ezell-Gilson

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hagan, Jr.

Mrs. Jane Hamrick

Mr. and Mrs. Kip Hooker

Mr. Gedney Howe, III

Mr. and Mrs. David Jeffcoat

Mr. and Mrs. William Koopman

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mullins

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nagy

Mrs. Iva Dean Sessions

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Sessions

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tumbleston

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tyler

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the names listed in the 2014-2015 First Baptist School of Charleston Annual Report.

If there is an error, please contact, Beth Switzer in the Advancement Department at switzerb@fbschool.org.

2014-2015 Loyalty Fund Contributors Continued