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A PUBLICATION FOR THE ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Campbell Clan Seniors& Fall Homecoming

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MISSIONSt. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.

VISIONSt. Andrew’s is an independent International Baccalaureate World School committed to being a leader in 21st Century Teaching and Learning, which includes a curricular focus on creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and character.

GUIDING PRINCIPLESA strong sense of community connects St. Andrew’s with students, parents, alumni, friends and supporters.

A commitment to the principles and practices of 21st century teaching and learning which are supported by technological resources in a relevant, engaging educational environment.

A global mindedness permeates the lower, middle and upper schools with an International Baccalaureate curriculum serving as the foundation and model for educating the whole student.

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Message from Head of School

In the spirit of creating a top ten list for 2012, here is mine. Our top ten highlights from fall 2012 (which could actually be a top twenty or thirty list):

Lower School

Middle and Upper School students

the tradition of a quality education for their children

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Education Awards

National Association of Independent Schools as a 2012 example of classroom excellence

school in France

business leaders

Here’s to 2013,

Mark Toth

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BaccalaureateThursday, May 30, 2013

GraduationFriday, May 31, 2013

Here s to 2013,

Mark Tothk

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The urgency behind this project is really a credit to the energy and commitment of our Upper School science faculty, Kristin Cole and Heidi Averette, who have generated a notable increase in student enthusiasm for the sciences. Whether it is through Miss Cole’s Young Scientist Club, a student group dedicated to using free time to explore topics in science, or Mrs. Averette’s “Science for Lunch” series, where working scientists come and

speak to students about their jobs, these teachers have gone above and beyond to make sure no student at St. Andrew’s thinks of science as anything but a living discipline with exciting real world applications. The Chemistry Lab renovation privileges student-centered learning, transforming the entire room into an

mission to provide our students with an authentic education that they immediately recognize as relevant

to their future lives. As enrollment in the most challenging science courses continues to grow, I am so happy that the new lab will give our science faculty the top-notch facilities their talents deserve. We are very appreciative of the generosity of the Raut family for making our vision a reality.

Sara RubinsteinHead of Upper School

Thanks to a generous gift from the Raut Family, the Upper School will be home to a new, state-of-the-art chemistry lab named in memory of Dr. K. B. Raut.

Other than the installment of student tables, there have been no renovations to the Chemistry Lab since Skinner Hall was originally built in 1986. A completely renovated lab provides the model for 21st

students

visit saintschool.com later this month to see students in actionand the AFTER photos

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If you’re not familiar with the 5 C’s, ask your favorite St. Andrew’s student about them. Or join us for lunch: the C’s are emblazoned on our cafeteria wall. Here’s a quick refresher: the 5 C’s are Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Character. As the anchors of the 21st Century Teaching and Learning (21st C T&L) framework, these ideas touch everything we do at St. Andrew’s. We’re also, of course, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. That may even be the reason you chose our school; it’s how my family found St. Andrew’s when we moved here last year. Our daughter, Anna (pictured above), was set to begin kindergarten at an IB school in San Diego, and when my husband’s job brought us here, one of

Andrew’s took us both on. While 21st C T&L gives us the 5 C’s, IB gives us

knowledgeable, principled, open-minded, caring, balanced,

risk-takers. The 21st Century framework and the IB learner

beauty is in the alchemy, and it is this distinctive chemistry

Both 21st Century T&L and IB argue that the scope of what schools must do and achieve is much broader than it was a half-century ago. (I’ve yet to meet anyone in education who disagrees with this, by the way.) Yet we

at St. Andrew’s are engaged in is re-thinking how we do our work. David Hargreaves (1998) coined the term “creative professionalism” to describe what goes on in schools that don’t simply transmit knowledge to students but which actually engage kids in generating it. Such schools recognize

that the nature of 21st-century life and work will require kids to know how to propose new solutions to fresh problems. Such schools teach students to take intellectual risks. Such schools, knowing the power of character, ask all of their stakeholders – students, teachers, parents, alumni – to engage in principled decision-making and action. Such schools know that because the pace and scope of life in the 21st century means rapid change, it is also our responsibility to help students learn to adapt while maintaining balance between all aspects of their lives. These ideas aren’t just in our classrooms. They’re in our faculty meetings, as we explore new ways to present content and skills. They’re in the cafeteria, where the kids are given the responsibility of recycling and clearing the decks for the next group. They’re in our community, wherever a St. Andrew’s student performs, competes, or volunteers. Careful readers may have noticed that I haven’t once mentioned technology. That may seem odd in a school in which each student has an iPad and teachers have won awards for using technology imaginatively. And that’s exactly it: at St. Andrew’s, technology isn’t an end in itself. That approach to technology limits its power. Technology at St. Andrew’s is a tool we learn to use, a resource we command to achieve our high goals for teaching and learning. So the next time you have a chat with a St. Andrew’s student, don’t just ask what she’s learning in science, art, or math. Ask her that, sure, but don’t forget to also inquire about her latest collaboration, or have a conversation about a project she’s working on, or something she’s creating. Chances are, you’ll learn more than you bargained for.

by Dr. Kendra Sisserson, Upper School Faculty

St. Andrew’s has just been named an Apple Distinguished School for the 2012-13 school year. The honor recognizes our use of the iPad and Apple technology as tools to create a relevant and engaging school experience for our students. The designation is reserved for schools that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate Apple’s vision of exemplary learning environments.

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Gala

Ferraro and Steve Salter 2. Fran Gnann Huncke ’83 and

Poythress Garcia ’81 4. Liz & Karl Stephens and Mary Lou

Stephens 5. Deena Schwabe, Sheree Holloway and Kim Barnhill

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Saturday, March 2, 2013 Six o’clockSavannah Golf Club

Sponsorship Opportunities AvailableContact Beth Aldrich at aldrichb@saintschool.com

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Twenty seven St. Andrew’s students spent two weeks in France this fall. The group, led by our own Flo Thurston, visited our new sister school Saint-Denis during the weekdays and stayed with host families on the weekends visiting Paris.

Our International Baccalaureate

in the GISA one-act play region andKole, Will Gardner and Dustin Li received acting accolades.

146 Middle and Upper School music students performed at this year’s Winter Concert. The Trustees Theater served as a great location for the event. All in attendance were greeted in the lobby by a Middle School art show.

We know that those closest to St. Andrew’s are our best representatives for spreading the news.

The inaugural Board of Visitors for the school includes 36 community and business leaders. The primary objective for this group is to discover ways for the school to further enhance its involvement in the community.

The Lower School is now equipped with a state-of-the-art security system which requires

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FIFTH GRADE

Aryaman AroraWill Ashton

Denton LordLucy MarsdenSam PerkinsGracie Van Brunt

SIXTH GRADE

Brooke AvinoNina Avramovski

Sara CordascoSophia EmmothIsaac GrenchikTaylor HauftKathryn HoerstingBen HurfordLeila KhalidiOlivia KingIsabelle PowersErickson Rasplicka

Regan SadowskiBaird ThoniLane Vacala

SEVENTH GRADE

Madison BettsGrace Collins

Gena HillNoah Housman

Riley StillwagonCaison Winslow

EIGHTH GRADE

Kelly AdamsLindsey BerkmanAndrew Glover

Emily Hodges

Ben Mayo

Merideth RasplickaLizzie ThoniReed Wixon

NINTH GRADE

Kate FerencsikMorgan Follak

Kate ManerMadison MermelsteinSam PowersRebecca SuhCaleb Tymchyshyn

TENTH GRADE

Michael HallHope HousmanNate MayoCamille Wixon

ELEVENTH GRADE

Andrew AdamsBailey AdamsMariel Colon-LeyvaLuke Emmoth

TWELFTH GRADE

Taylor Faulk

Connor FieldsTodd HughesAddison RandolphMalika ShabazzMichael SpadaroSascha TymchyshynHalen Waters

FIFTH GRADE

Tyler Awad

Erin Horesh

Sydney OrrHarrison SoldanKeyonna Williams

SIXTH GRADE

Cameron BlandMorgan Dewberry

Mac FarthingCallie FriedmanNatalie HallGavin HollowayAbigail KahnPiper LanierLauren MacMahonAlex MarinelliMarissa MeyersEva Rolland-Mills

Hailey Wingrove

SEVENTH GRADE

Alex AwadClay BushGarrett FloydChase HarperRobby LivingstonAnna LordEva MillerEmily SimsClaire Turner

EIGHTH GRADE

Cooper HallHayden HauptKatherine Hurford

Marie Solitario

NINTH GRADE

Daniel FinkelMaya MalinsGeorgia MillerNina Miller

Melanie OurhaanGeorgina QinScott QinGrace TurnerBrea Yates

TENTH GRADE

Morgan BennetDaniel ChisnerTyler FieldsHadley GordonWhitney HallLaura KhalidiCharles PerrieMatty PowersMorgan Randolph

ELEVENTH GRADE

Deana DabitDominique DesautelsEllie DonohueDylan HixAnita LiVictoria McLaren

Mary Virginia MitchellRachel Smith

TWELFTH GRADE

Cole BeaudreauCollyn BoydLouisa DalyPaige EdwardsMeg ElwoodLauren McCuskerHannah SuhBrooke WalshSunny Williams

HEADMASTER’S LIST

HONOR ROLL

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CHEERLEADINGMost Improved Player DEANA DABIT Coach’s Award REBECCA SUHScholar Athlete Most Valuable Player ELLIE DONOHUE

CROSS COUNTRYRookie-of-the-Year GLEN CLARK Coach’s Award Scholar Athlete Scholar Athlete CAMILLE WIXONMost Valuable Player REBECCA SUHMost Valuable Player DYLAN HIX

FOOTBALLBest Offensive Lineman Best Offensive Back WRIGHT WALLACEBest Defensive Back BRANDON MILLERBest Defensive Lineman COLE BEAUDREAUCoach’s Award SASCHA TYMCHYSHYNScholar Athlete Most Valuable Player TAYLOR FAULK

TENNISMost Improved Player COURTNEY BAUMGARTNER Rookie-of-the-Year Coach’s Award PAIGE EDWARDSScholar Athlete

VOLLEYBALLMost Improved Player LAUREN MCCARTHY Coach’s Award BAILEY ADAMSScholar Athlete MARIEL COLON-LEYVAMost Valuable Player

GISA Region II-AA Cross CountryCAMILLE WIXONREBECCA SUH

SCISA Region I-A FootballANDREW ADAMSDANIEL CHISNERTAYLOR FAULK

BRANDON MILLERWRIGHT WALLACE

SCISA Region I-AA TennisPAIGE EDWARDS

SCISA Region I-AA VolleyballCOLLYN BOYD

GISA AA Cross CountryREBECCA SUH

Seniors LANE HANBERRY and BRANDON MILLER were selected to play in the SCISA North/South All-Stars football game. Lane

intercepted two passes during the game. Congrats to these outstanding student-athletes.

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Tradition ContinuesMembers from the Class of ’14 recently received their school ring during the time-honored ceremony. As the tradition goes, a senior or St. Andrew’s alum

and friends were also on hand to witness this milestone.

Class President 2. Logan Sims, Michael Davis ’11 and Dylan Hix 3. All hands in 4. Siria Cruz and Bailey Adams 5. Katy Graham Schubert ’95 & her daughter with Ellie Donohue 6. Francis Kelly 7. Mary Virginia and DeAnne Mitchell1

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LEE BECKMANN

JEANETTE TUTEN CARSON

LISA BLACKBURN COOPER

KIM POYTHRESS GARCIA

WINDEE HELLE

BECKY GAYLOR HOBBY

DALE HOLLOWAY

FRAN GNANN HUNCKE

MANDI LANIER CRISTY LLEWELYN LAWRENCE

SARAH HANSEN MILLER

TIM MALINS

KAREN HELMLY OELSCHIG

TIFFANY GRIFFIN ’02 & RANDALL PHILLIPS

RAY ROGERS

LEIGH MANER RYAN

MARK WEEKS

JOHN WYLLY

SUSAN WYLLY

tradition of a quality education. Their children are our LEGACY LIONS.

We invited our alums and their legacies to join us on St. Andrew’s Day. Mark Weeks ’84 gave the annual address followed by the planting of a crepe myrtle on campus by the Class of 2013. During a casual breakfast, several alums remembered burying a time capsule to mark their senior year. If you have any information, photos or stories about this past tradition, please share with us on the alum facebook page (saint andrew’s alumni).

1. Kim Poythress Garcia & her son

3. Leigh Maner Ryan, Susan Wylly & Lisa Blackburn Cooper 4. Mark Weeks and his oldest daughter

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Amy Gaylor Nedriga is this year’s Distinguished Alumni. After graduating from St. Andrew’s, she received her Bachelors from the University of Georgia and her Masters from the University of South Carolina. Amy is the founder and director of Inspiring Hope

group connecting children across the globe through art and education. She has made a tremendous impact on our students by sharing this program with her alma mater.

Since 2008, over 400 St. Andrew’s students have participated in her program,

sharing and learning with young people in Ghana. Projects between the two countries have included writing personal letters, producing musical videos, writing a cookbook and creating works of art to share.

Fall homecoming brought out over 70 alums to campus. Here are a few faces from the crowd.

1. Kelsey Winters ’08 and Garrett McCarthy ’06

2. Former Scottish clan partners - Caitlin O’Brien

’03 and Anna Frost ’12 3. Brett Tolbert ’83, Karen

Helmly Oelschig ’84 and Dale Holloway ’82 4. Josh

Smith ’04, Davy Clay ’04 and Jules Victor ’03

1. Class of 2011 Philip Lucas, Taylor Miller and Oliver Hubbard 2. Wilkowski sisters - Mary ’07, Grace ’06 and Rose ’08 3. Class of 2010 Harry Jozefczyk, Dexter Fritts and Jake Bazemore 4. Jeff Smith ’03, Cam Aldrich ’03, Alan Gingrich ’99, Alex Aldrich ’98 and Sunny Clay Chadwell ’99 5. Doug Andrews ’95, wife Amber & daughter Callie, Davy Clay ’04 and Gingrich

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’90 CHUCK NEDRIGA and ’91 AMY GAYLOR are the proud parents of Anna Grace born on November 6, 2012 weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces and measuring 20.25 inches.

’91 STEPHEN GREER and ’93 SMITH GREER welcomed a son, Miles,

ounces and measured 20.5 inches.

’95 ANDREW MUNRO and his

the birth of their son Thomas on

weighed in at 9 pounds 6 ounces.

’97 FONTAYNE and husband T. W. (Ty) ERICKSON III welcomed Eric “Walker” Erickson born at Candler Hospital on October 17, 2012 weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. He was also warmly welcomed by big sister Alexis Bailey - 5 years old. They live

in Southbridge. Fontayne is currently at Keller Williams Realty and Ty is a sales exec at NES Rentals.

’99 and Summer are the proud parents of Layla Ceryle Rozier

new job in Charleston, SC as Director of Export Compliance with Critical Solutions International, Inc.

’00 MATT MAHANY was part of the winning team for a recent “Find Your Strong” video contest sponsored by Saucony Running. Over 100 videos were submitted from all over the country. To see the winning video

’02 ERIN BETH FRIEDENBERGRubinstein of Miami, Florida on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at B’nai B’rith Synagogue with dinner and dancing immediately

following at the Hyatt Harborside Center. Kimberly Cooper Bryce ’02 served as Matron of Honor.

currently living in

assignment within Siemens’ Industry Automation Division in the Financial Performance Controlling Department. Upon completion of his internship, they will return to their home in Atlanta.

from Macon, Georgia on September 29,

Mountain Resort. A small reception in their honor was held in Beaufort, South Carolina on October 13.

’09 LELA NORRAS is currently a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Accounting. This coming summer, she will be interning with Deloitte, a global professional services

Services group for nine weeks. She has also been selected as one of fourteen students chosen to represent the Terry College of Business as a 2012-13 Who’s Who Among American Universities & Colleges recipient.

’11 GRAYSON CONNOR is now a Sophomore at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He will be embarking on his

the S.S. Kennedy while visiting Caribbean Islands and learning about navigation of the ship. He recently applied for and was chosen to be part of the Shanghai Maritime Exchange Program.

Marine Transportation, to go to China in the spring of 2014 where he will take classes at Shanghai University and learn how their ports operate.

’11 ASHLEY RAULS recently recorded and released her

reverbnation.com/ashleyrauls to hear her music and to know when and where she is playing.

’12 GRANT LITTLE graduated from Marine Corps boot camp on Parris Island, SC on November 9, 2012. While there he was the Platoon High Shooter and was meritoriously promoted to Private First Class. His next assignment is for Marine Combat Training at Camp Lejune, NC.

CLASS NEWS

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is a quarterly publication. We welcome class news, photographs, story ideas and comments by alumni, parents and friends. Please send them to Scott Searcy by:mail 601 Penn Waller Road, Savannah, GA 31410email searcys@saintschool.comphone 912.897.4941, x. 307

UPCOMING DATES

Saturday, February 234 o’clockSting Ray’s on Tybee Island

ALUMNI BOARD 2012 - 13

Gary Conleay ’99Katie Hardie Conleay ’99Kim Poythress Garcia ’81Dale Holloway ’82Liz Skinner Kehoe ’88Leigh Maner Ryan ’86

5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Karen Oelschig at karen.oelschig@expeditors.com

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDThe award honors alumni who through their service, leadership and achievements have distinguished themselves to St. Andrew’s School, their community or their profession. Nominations should be no more than one page and may be submitted at any time during the year to alumni@saintschool.com

PARENTS OF ALUMNIIf your child no longer lives at your address, please notify us at alumni@saintschool.com or 912.897.4941, x. 307 of his/her new mailing address.

These awesome alums were recently on campus for our annual young alumni panel with the senior class. This unique opportunity allowed members from the class of 2013 to ask questions about college life -- living in the dorms, academics, time management and living away from home. Thanks to these alums for sharing their insights (pictured left to right):

GRACE GARFUNKEL

MEGAN MEYER

MAGGIE SOLITARIO

HARRY JOZEFCZYK

ELLIS ALLEN

GRAYSON CONNOR

ANDREW POWERS

and Audrey II, the ravenous plant from the Broadway musical, are coming to life at St. Andrew’s next month. Don’t miss this upcoming production from our Middle and Upper School students.

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