You are on page 1of 52

greater atlanta christian school

today
Connect
DIGITAL TECH EDGE

SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT 12 CREATIVITY MATTERS 18

FEATURED ALUMNUS 49
winter 2010

12
24

contents

VOLUME 10 WINTER 2010 NUMBER 2

COVER

GACS Senior High teacher, Jenny Runkel, guides the students in her "Communication in the Digital Age" class in all facets of 21st century communication tools social media websites, blogs, digital storytelling and more. Photographed by Greg Morris

3
18
2 3 6 12 18 24 27 38
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT THE DIGITAL EDGE MACS BRING THE UNEXPECTED SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT CREATIVITY MATTERS YOUNG LEARNERS HALL 2009-2010 ANNUAL REPORT ALUMNI NEWS

EDITOR

Jill Morris
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRIBUTORS

Dr. David Fincher Chandler Means Katherine White


ADDITIONAL WRITERS

Allison Anderson Ryan Chamblee Britney Harper Laura Beth Jackson Jenny Runkel Ronnalee Strickland Crystal Tarpley Jessica Terry Lynn Waide
GRAPHIC DESIGN

Fritz Miller and Danny Flanagan for Fritz Miller Studios, Inc.
PHOTOGRAPHERS

Glenn Martin, Greg Morris, Lauren Roberts, Jessica Terry


PRINTING

Data Supplies, Inc. GACS Today is published semiannually in winter and summer by the Office of Community Relations at Greater Atlanta Christian School.
MAILING ADDRESS

1575 Indian Trail Road Norcross, Georgia 30093-2614


WEBSITE

www.greateratlantachristian.org Greater Atlanta Christian School does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin.

gacs today | winter 2010

letter from the president

IS GREAT TEACHING REALLY CRUCIAL?


The Greater Atlanta Christian campus can be impressive to a first time visitor. Great facilities really can help a world of learning come together. They can build climate, resources, and positive outlook. You could say great facilities are vitalbut they are not the core of learning. GACs expanding Digital Learning Environment (DLE) is already a national model. It was well thought out, and makes such sense for our students living in a 21st century environment. Kids will be shortchanged later without DLE. But digital tools are not the heart of great learning. Greater Atlanta Christians high achieving programs from powerhouse athletics to think-tanks like Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics, and a full array of performing and visual arts are all a great advantage for our GAC community. Many are not found in other school settings, or are thinly present. Stellar programs are an advantage to GACs students, but not the greatest advantage. So this issue is dedicated to that greatest advantage, the core and heart of learningthe Greater Atlanta Christian teacher. One hundred-fifty strong, they are the decisive force of change for our kids. And heres a keythe GAC teacher that makes a point to connect with where our kids are today, and what they need most. While this magazine cant do justice to the full spectrum of their work, I hope youll get a glimpse of who they are within GAC, and the difference they make. The following articles wont tell you in depth of their professional training and degrees, their hundreds of hours of counsel and care for children and families, their creativity and innovation, or their herculean efforts in 21st century DLE methodologies. However, we are trying to show you a glimpse of their heart for Jesus, that they live out within the GACS family, whether in the classroom, on the mission field, or in compassionate servanthood with our students in metro Atlanta and beyond. Thats big in my book. They called Jesus the Master Teacher for a reason. So when GACS Teachers, Coaches, Counselors, and Teaching Assistants imitate Him in care, wisdom, expertise, methodologies and life-changing mission, they look a little like Jesus. And our students see Him through them. Now thats great teaching thats crucial.

One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.
Carl Jung

It is enough for the student to be like his teacher.


Jesus of Nazareth
DR. DAVID FINCHER, PRESIDENT

winter 2010 | gacs today

and

&RUNNING
And whether they know it or not,

small groups

LEADING

the Fall Spiritual Retreat.

they are practicing the 4Cs and becoming better 21st Century Citizens in the process.
IT IS MY HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO BE A SMALL PART OF THIS AND IT IS MY SINCERE HOPE THAT THIS KIND OF CURIOSITY AND FLUENCY WITH THE LANGUAGE OF NEW MEDIA EXTENDS FAR PAST OUR FOUR WALLS AND FAR INTO GODS GREAT KINGDOM. JENNY RUNKEL
senior high english teacher
photographed by Name Here gacs today | winter 2010

THE

creating, organizing leading &THEY ARE Writing, producing,


their own chapels.

At GACS, our students

are

FILMING THEY ARE

daily
announcements.

THE DIGITAL TECH EDGE IN

T110
JENNY RUNKEL
senior high english teacher

winter 2010 | gacs today

WE HAVE MORE CHANNELS THAN EVER BEFORE TO TALK TO ONE ANOTHER.


Webinars, YouTube videos, screencasts, podcasts, Twitter feeds, blogs, and Skype, just to name a few. We can, with a few simple keystrokes, reach millions of people all the way across the world. This digitization of our culture is at once exciting and daunting for those of us in the educational world. Exciting for the possibilities it creates. And daunting because of the responsibility it calls for. A few short years ago, the students path was pretty straightforward. High school, college, perhaps graduate work, and finally, the workforce. But we live in a different world now. A rapidly changing one. A more open and equitable one. A digital one. And according to author Thomas L. Friedman, a flat one. Lets face it. The world in which we now live the one our children will soon inherit is radically different now than it was even five years ago. And in this world, the only certainty is that things are sure to keep changing at an even faster pace. For this reason, creating a curious learner and encouraging the 4C's (critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity) is not a luxury. Its a necessity. Dont take my word for it. Just ask the editors of Wired magazine. Smack dab in the middle of this months featured section is a pixelized version of a college pennant. Underneath it reads the following:

For whatever reason, there seems to be an inverse relationship between our growing modes of communication and our ability to communicate effectively. As tech savvy as our students may be, they lack the wisdom and discernment that will set them apart as leaders in their fields. For their future and for ours, it is vital that they are not only proficient, but fluent in this new digital language. And thats precisely the focus of the newly formed Communicating in the Digital Age class taking place in room T110. In it, we run a laboratory of sorts. A new kind of classroom where guided collaboration takes the place of traditional instruction. Where students get to explore the things they are interested in and learn how to work with one another in various digital forms. On any given day you might find us creating a project rubric on Google Docs, evaluating the effectiveness of a TED speaker, debating the value of social media, or scripting a screencast to add to our class blog. We might be studying presentation skills, reading books like Made to Stick, or discussing the implications of living in an increasingly transparent society. In fact, sometimes, you can find all of these things happening at once. Its at once chaotic and beautiful. Just like the world these kids are about to enter. We have big dreams in our little classroom. Along with creating a class blog documenting our adventures, we will be working with the school newspaper class on a student-developed digital portal for all things GACS. We will also be partnering with a local non-profit group in the spring to design and manage a social media campaign. The students are motivated and excited to participate in something real and I cant wait to see what they develop. n

"WELCOME TO WIRED U!
ITS THE 21ST CENTURY. KNOWING HOW TO READ A NOVEL, CRAFT AN ESSAY, AND DERIVE THE SLOPE OF A TANGENT ISNT ENOUGH ANYMORE. YOU NEED TO FILL THE GAPS OF YOUR 20TH CENTURY EDUCATION WITH THE TOOLS YOU NEED NOW. CALL IT THE NEOLIBERAL ARTS: HIGHER LEARNING FOR HIGHLY EVOLVED HUMANS."

So, what exactly does that mean? Dont you still need knowledge? Sure. Know how? Of course. But those building blocks wont take you nearly as far now as they used to in the past. In our flat world, you need the intangibles. Curiosity. Ingenuity. Gumption. Creativity. And perhaps more than anything, the ability to communicate effectively in all of these new digital forms. But unfortunately, our kids are all thumbs. They think that texting and posting wall updates on Facebook is all that they need to know in order to communicate effectively. This has to change.

photographed by Greg Morris

gacs today | winter 2010

MACS BRING THE


Upon hearing that everyone (grades 6-12) would be getting Macs for the 2010-2011 school year, my first snide thought was, thats the dumbest thing I ever heard. My very detail oriented, slightly OCD brain kept thinking of everything that could go wrong when a junior high or senior high kid is given a $2,000 computer and expected to use it for school. Kids could drop them, the Macs could be crushed in our book bags under

UNEXPECTED
piles of textbooks. Or, in a worst case scenario, kids could even take them from one another I thought. Re-enforcing my pessimistic view of the MacBook rollout was the fact that, when I got my computer

Laura Beth Jackson, GACS Senior

home after spartan2gether Day, the thing wouldnt even turn on. I arrived at school the next day prepared to say, I told you GAC, giving Macs to a bunch of kids will never work! and then be profusely apologized to for my inconvenience while some guy in the tech department worked diligently to fix my ailing computer. Thats not what happened. When I took my computer to the tech department on the first day of school, they had the problem fixed in about five minutes. School has not been the mass chaos I expected, but has pretty much been about the same routine as years past. I cant believe Im saying this, but school is actually a little easier to manage and even more enjoyable because of the Macs.

In a digital learning environment (DLE), learning happens anytime, anywhere. Students can collaborate at home or at school. And with the iPod Touch, learning is in your pocket.

Put it down and watch them play, learn, explore, and create.

From preschool up, all our students are actively engaged.

winter 2010 | gacs today

I no longer have to carry around any textbooks; if a class does require a book, it is kept safely at home to use for homework only. I never have to worry about being near a computer to do my homework, because I can always use the Mac wherever I am. Although I still keep an old fashion daily planner, Studywiz, the online site with all of our class work and calendars in it, has made planning my academic life much easier. I can look ahead to see when tests, projects, and homework are due. Apart from the logistical differences that exist because of the Macs, the manner of school has changed somewhat

as well. Classes involve much more group work: designing projects together, class discussions, research assignments, etc. Teachers have expanded their curriculum to include video and podcast projects, which turn the once mundane task of homework into an outlet for students to express their creativity. Even sites that are on the infamous GAC website blocker, such as Facebook and Twitter, can be educational. For example, in my government class, Im currently working on a project where I have to analyze how U.S. Congress members use social media to interact with their constituents.

Despite my original hostility toward the iLearn campaign, after experiencing its actual affects on learning at GAC, I am growing to like it more and more. Not to say that the MacBooks dont have their challenges, but overall, any hassle is worth the many benefits. n

The week of August 8, 1200 MacBooks were deployed to students in grades 6-12. GACS students have found feedback to be quick, accurate, and easily accessible.

The iPod Touch is just the right size for any of our digital learners.

photographed by Greg Morris and Lauren Roberts

gacs today | winter 2010

gacs
INDIVIDUALS

spartans
GACS SOFTBALL
The Lady Spartan Softball team, coached by Judy Tenney, finished in 3rd place in the AA State Tournament on October 30th in Columbus. The Lady Spartans were Region 6AA runnerups and advanced to the state tournament by defeating Fannin County and heavily favored Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe.

NATIONAL MERIT HONOREES = 9


We are very proud of our 9 seniors who have been recognized for their high scores on the PSAT: National Merit Semifinalists: Marcel Cabato and Nita Jain National Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist: Josh Douglass Commended Students: Anna Arnau, Rachel Middleton, Sunny Patel, Melissa Punkattalee, and Alex Shakkour National Achievement Scholarship Outstanding Participant: Paul Dawson

GACS VOLLEYBALL
The Lady Spartan Volleyball team, with no seniors in the lineup, advanced to the Elite 8 round of the AA/A State Tournament, before being defeated by eventual state runner-up Athens Academy. Coached by Kristy Shelton, the 2010 team captured the Area 4 AA/A Championship and defeated Pinecrest Academy and St. Vincent's Academy in the first two rounds of state tournament competition. The team finished with an overall record of 29-13. They were ranked #7 in the state in the final coaches poll.

GACS FOOTBALL
COLLEGE SIGNINGS FOR SPORTS
Malcolm Brogdon will play basketball for the University of Virginia Elizabeth Freeman will swim for Vanderbilt University Emee Herbert will play golf for Tusculum College The Spartans finished the regular season with an 8-2 record to become the 3rd seed in AA Region 6. They advanced to the 1st round of state playoffs inBlue Ridge to defeat Region 8 Fannin County 49-14. In round 2, Spartans lost 21-7 to #1 ranked Carver in Columbus, GA. The Spartans were considered the most improved team in the state this year.

winter 2010 | gacs today

2010-11 MISSION TRIP DESTINATIONS


FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH

Novosibirsk, Russia Vienna, Austria Athens, Greece Beijing, China

Shiloh, NY Memphis, TN Philippi, WV Nashville, TN Hopi Indian Reservation, AZ Atlanta, GA Mt. Dora, FL New Orleans, LA Ensenada, Mexico Haiti Cozumel Jamaica Honduras Ecuador

7 Bridges, Kenya

Namibia

I long to return to the dirt fields, sweating alongside my Kenyan friends as we dig water trenches to reach the community. As the children drink from the water, they remember the visitors who brought them love. They remember the faces of young men and women that showed them hope for a future. They smile slightly to themselves, return the cup to the pitcher: they scamper off down the dusty road. GACS Senior Christine Young, after her trip to Ngaamba, Kenya. She looks forward to her third trip this spring.

GACS recently received this appreciation regarding work of the 2010 Honduras Mission Team
"The mission team from Greater Atlanta Christian School, under the leadership of Kristy Shelton, first brought the plight of the residents of La Laguna to the attention of the Honduras Outreach staff during their mission trip in February 2010. The blessings of this work are manifold. Of course the truly blessed are the residents of La Laguna who now have vegetables and sources of protein for their diets as well as a source of income as they sell and barter their bounty. According to Osman Echeverria, Agriculture Program Director, the residents are proud of their accomplishments. Thanks to the mission team from Greater Atlanta Christian School.

gacs today | winter 2010

TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS


Julia Osteen and Amy Dean led educational forums at the Georgia Educational Technology Seminar at the Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) Fall Conference, julia osteen Creative Communication in the 21st Century. Topics included: Website building, Google Docs, Google Maps, Prezi, Comic Life, Live Blogging, iMovie, Podcasting, iPod Touch apps: SimpleMind, Storykit. GAC recently hosted 50 educators and administrators from public and private schools around the Southeast Digital Learning Conference sponsored by Apple. Timelines, professional development, and communication were a few of the topics discussed as educators toured GACS Junior High and Senior High classrooms.

The GAC Marching Spartans earned 2nd Place for Class AA at the Georgia Contest of Champions; they were recognized for the highest score in Musical Effect, Visual Effect, and Visual Performance.

GAC Stradivarius Strings will play at the Georgia Governors Mansion Christmas Tour on December 12.
Front row: Katie Yoder - Violin; Lillie Russo - Cello Back Row: Shelby Cagle - Violin; Rebecca Trotti - Violin Not pictured: Cheryl Hord - Bass

SCHOOL-WIDE
GACS voted Best High School by readers of Inside Gwinnett magazine.

GACS DRAMA
GAC One Act Play, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, wins third in state.
All Star Cast for the regional win included: Austin Crute, Brittney Price, Christian Sharpe, Jack Weyen. Best Actress: Hannah Holdridge

GAC is again the national champion school for QSP magazine sales with a grand total of $535,810.05. This was our 40th year of partnering with QSP, formerly a subsidiary of Readers Digest, now a subsidiary of Time Inc. A donation of $10,000 was made to GAC Missions.

10

winter 2010 | gacs today

THE FIRST ARTIST EXTRAVAGANZA HELD THE FIRST FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER NOT ONLY REACHED THEIR INITIAL GOAL OF $5,000 NET PROCEEDS, BUT EXCEEDED THAT GOAL BY MORE THAN 50% .
Thank you, Patrons of the Arts, for such a tremendous turnout and for all the parent volunteers who helped make this show a success. I have never seen a first time annual event for Greater Atlanta Christian launch with the level of excellence, planning, success and heart than I saw in the GAC Patrons Artist Extravaganza. Dr. Fincher

ARTIST

EXTRAVAGANZA

gacs today | winter 2010

11

Spiritual Renewal

School
12
winter 2010 | gacs today

ISDIFFE
JESSICA TERRY, SENIOR HIGH BIBLE TEACHER

ERENT This year


photographed by Jessica Terry

Senior High student ministers, Derek, Sandy, Daniel and Jessica were concerned about planning the Fall Spiritual Retreat this year since they lost their combined planning period,

yet God had the plan for this student body. And by the
first weekend of school, as a record number 600 students begun loading a bus to Live it Up (our theme from John 10:10), all became aware that His plan had begun to take shape.

gacs today | winter 2010

13

When the retreat was over, we wondered if life


would be different. The morning we returned to school we found students gathered at the stadium for worship. Days later, instead of our students going to their clubs or to study hall, 400 students worshipped in the adjoining Campus Church youth facility, Underground. Students asked soulsearching questions regarding faith to their teachers, and

Four hundred

Spiritual R
The Spirit started His work with a few groups of students praying for one or two other
students. Ali Cox and her friends gathered arm-in-arm to pray for Jess Baker, and next thing they knew, she had responded. She decided to invite Christ into her life that very afternoon through baptism. I could tell you story after story of similar responses. A group of Junior boys prayed for their friends and had the joy of watching those same people jump into the waters of baptism the next day. People were on their knees in worship. We were all amazed as heart after heart was opened up. Over 30 baptisms took place at the retreat, and the band, Sanctuary, was asked by the students to stay for a second session of praise. Our students worshipped without hesitation.

Ninth and tenth grade students (including 33 freshmen that were new to GAC) came home with 10 new brothers and sisters in Christ.

every day for 2 weeks,


there were more and more baptisms.

14

winter 2010 | gacs today

photographed by Jessica Terry

The thing that I think is so amazing is that many of these students have attended GACS since K4, 1st and 2nd grade. Teachers

covered them in prayer from the moment they arriveD. In Junior High they sang and praised God
in worship, and openly talked about Gods presence, and then they hit 9th grade. Fear of being singled out, peer pressure, and selfconsciousness takes over. But not nearly as much anymore! Im in awe as I watch the prayer and influence of decades as it is coming to fruition here and now. The students may think that these things are happening merely because of their prayers, but I see decades of prayers being answered.

Renewal
Chapels continue to be amazing!
Discussions include: Youve made this commitment, now what? What story is the world writing about you? How do characters change? And what does it look like to live it up righteously and be bold with each other? Worship is honest and transparent. In one chapel, students wrote on stickies, how am I not enough and they posted those stickies on an outline of a cross made of duct tape on the gym floor. The truth that Im not enough, but Christ is more than enough was shared. And they heard and believed.

Sixty baptisms later and numerous rededications to Christ, school is different. Students are real with each other. Teachers lead Bible

study before and after school and even on weekends. Students worship unashamed and uninhibited in chapel and have been serving the community with passion. We are not perfect, and there are still huge struggles to face, but Gods glory is evident, and we are all witnesses of His love through the lives of our students. They really are Living It Up.

photographed by Jessica Terry

gacs today | winter 2010

15

Questions
Ryan Chamblee
Junior High Bible Teacher

Tough

Asked of 8th Grade Students

distinctly remember, as a Junior High student, trying to figure out who I was and where I fit. I can vividly recall those moments, both good and bad, that still impact who I am. The question we ask in 8th grade Bible is just that, Who are you? It may seem a little unusual to visit our classrooms and see tables and couches instead of desks more like a coffee shop or a living room but arent we our most authentic selves when we feel safe and comfortable? We begin by asking questions about our faith. Through asking questions, we grow confidence in our belief of the Bible and the realness of Jesus. In 6th and 7th grade the stories were taught and the foundation of knowledge laid. Now we consider:

Why does it matter that we were created in Gods image? Why should we care that Christ died for us? How should we live now that we know these things?
We also discuss, Is God really there? and, Why is there sin and suffering? Personal faith journey is claimed when we begin to ask these questions for ourselves. Learning how to pray and engage in personal Bible study allows our faith to become our own. The next step is applying that faith. Students are given a spiritual gift assessment that either validates what they already believed their gifts were or introduces those gifts for the first time. Throughout the year, they have opportunities to volunteer their time towards service on campus and in the surrounding community. Practical life teaching takes place in conjunction with faith building. The 8th grade boys examine leadership using John Maxwells The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. What does it mean to be an leader in 8th grade? What will it require to be a leader 10, 15, or 20 years down the road as a husband, father, and a professional? How did Jesus display these qualities in His life? Similarly, 8th grade girls discuss how our thinking is influenced. In other words, what and who influences thoughts about ourselves and the world around us? In Proverbs we read, As a man thinks in his heart, so does he become. Our attitudes determine our actions. Great things are happening with regard to spiritual life in the Junior High. Not only are we learning the story of Gods love for us, but also the profound implications of how we choose to live. Every moment of our life is truly spiritual. Discovering who we are in Christ through mission trips, service opportunities, and daily interaction with each other is leading us closer to how God called us to live loving Him and loving others. We pray Junior High Bible can be that safe place to ignite our spiritual batteries, truly experience God, and discover answers to the critical question, Who are you? n

16

winter 2010 | gacs today

photographed by Greg Morris

JILL MORRIS, COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR

MODELING
Terry Davis leads Junior High students in worship before their day of service begins.

Service
Members of the local church in East Point loved Terry, saw his potential, his love for others and his faithand they sacrificed together to pay his way to Greater Atlanta Christian. If Terry had an evening event, quite often it was members of East Point that drove him back and forth. Many of those good servants are gone now, but a few still remain. On a Saturday in early November, Terry returned to the place that gave him roots and raked leaves, planted, and cleaned the grounds with impressionable Junior High students. He shares his story of Gods faithfulness and then models a spirit that remembers to give back. n

Junior High teacher Terry Davis has deep feelings of gratitude for the East Point Church of Christ. This was a place called home during his early years. Although Terry lived in inner city Atlanta, he traveled each day on the bus from East Point to GACS where he graduated in 1984.

Junior High students assist with yard work for East Point Church.

photographed by Mary Lou Holcomb

gacs today | winter 2010

17

RE

AT I

GOAL
is the
LYNNE WAIDES JUNIOR HIGH ART CLASS
18
winter 2010 | gacs today

Creativity

VI

TY

BEING MADE IN HIS IMAGE, WE ALL HAVE THIS SPARK. WE MUST FAN THE FLAME AND STOKE THE FIRES IN THESE STUDENTS.

Seventh grader Rachel Finazzo, trimming a vase thrown on the wheel.

HOW MANY OF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE AN ARTIST?


Very few hands went up. I was shocked! In kindergarten, ALL kids think they are artists; in elementary, most do, but in Junior High and Senior High very few admit they have artistic gifts. I knew my mission: to bring art back to an important place in these kids' lives. To succeed in class, you work hard and do your best not your neighbors best or the person across the rooms best YOUR best. We are not all artists just as we are not all track stars or genius mathematicians. But students can tap into their God-given spark of creativity. Being made in His image, we all have this spark and must fan the flame and stoke the fires in these students. Creativity is the goal and nothing is standard or ordinary in Junior High art. The students paint wild colored portraits. They dye paper. They create mixed media art that demands the viewer to touch it and explore to ask, What were they thinking? For the first time, students are doing sculpture in Junior High 3D classes. Seventh and eighth graders carve and weave 3D wire and paper sculptures. They translate 2D works of art from major artists into 3D sculptures. They are working with clay and have the opportunity to throw clay on a potters wheel, thanks to the generous support of our PTO. Our students get to experience clay working at a level that most kids in the US do not. Creativity connects us to our creator and sets us apart from other art programs around the nation. Students lead the way with innovative ideas and actually help design the curriculum they participate in.

Whats Next?

A more developed ceramics program with several wheels and an emphasis on hand building. 2D classes that are technologically diverse and able to meet the needs of all types of artists. A graphics curriculum where art is conceived at their fingertips and comes to life on the computer. Looking at art with a contemporary approach helps us shoot for the stars!

Seventh grader Kaitlin Jacobson centering her clay on the wheel (First step in creating a pot).

gacs today | winter 2010

19

DESIGN
EARLY AGE
creation of a flyer for Frog Hollow, or a slide show marketing a favorite book to peers are two examples of their day-to-day work. Each student begins with the same set of instructions and technology tools yet their finished products are hardly similar. The traditional concept of what you know is being changed. It is migrating from what you have stored in your memory to what information you have access to and what you can do with that information. With the creation of each assignment comes a clearer vision of each students potential and interest. Some are budding architects and engineers, while others show a gift for helping others by helping a classmate with an application. Being an accelerated student in math or language arts is not a requirement for making good use of technology. With digital learning all students have the opportunity to excel. Design begins with a series of internal questions. These questions help students analyze and evaluate media messages they see or want to create. Their internal checklist includes which format to use, who their audience is, what they want their message to be and what the overall purpose for the assignment is. Internet tools such as podcasts, web quests, and
photographed by Greg Morris

ITY IV AT E CR

ALLISON ANDERSON, MEDIA LITERACY ELEMENTARY TEACHER

hile waiting for a flight in the Atlanta airport this summer, I was mesmerized at the variety of business and personal communication taking place around me. People were frantically working on presentations, spreadsheets, and graphic designs. Others juggled cell phone calls, texting, twittering, buzzing, blogging and more. Preparing students to exist in this media-saturated world is an evolving task for educators. There are very few jobs students will encounter which do not include technology in some way. In addition, more and more of our social interactions are dependent on technology. The students at GACS are laying the groundwork for their futures with every activity and assignment whether they know it or not. They have access to a technology tool set that was not even dreamed about a few short years ago. One of the greatest blessings we have as educators is getting to watch students showcase their critical thinking and creativity skills. Students all design differently. They use the fundamentals of technology to enhance their own creations. They learn to combine these skills while form-

ing an awareness of the media around them and then reason how decisions are made utilizing those mediums. This skill set can have a direct impact on students becoming more productive members of society. Student participation in projects such as the

20

winter 2010 | gacs today

education centered blogging sites offer new avenues for student exploration. It is fun to watch students' self esteem and confidence grow as they become comfortable with their tools, their topic, and share their knowledge with others. One student inquired "I wonder how Walt Disney got started? After watching a short video on how animation worked, he figured out how to create an animated character the old fashion way. Using Powerpoint, he made one slide after another to demonstrate each movement of the character. Fourth and fifth graders analyze different forms of everyday media. We discuss what influences our choices for grocery store shopping and eating out. Students study media and advertising from cereal boxes to food commercials. Students ask themselves what truly impacts their beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes. As GACS strives for students to approach all decisions with a Christ centered perspective these topics and considerations provide interesting opportunities for collaboration. How students (and their parents) communicate has changed drastically over the past few years and even the past few months. The need for students to

communicate and be social has not. By ensuring that students are informed on the concepts of cyber-bullying, netiquette, and other online safety, we can work to bridge the gap. No doubt visits to the Atlanta airport and other similar environments will continue to reveal the latest technology trends and social habits. We want our students to develop skill sets that will enable them to have a positive impact on the direction of these trends. Each childs imagination serves as a blank canvas. They can truly imagine their future and do something about it starting at any age. n

Fourth graders experiment with inspiration applications to grow organizational skills and creative thinking.

Second graders chart their classmates' favorite ice cream flavors using the active boards and match 20 flavors in the data.

ONE OF THE GREATEST BLESSINGS WE HAVE AS EDUCATORS IS GETTING TO WATCH STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR CRITICAL THINKING AND CREATIVITY SKILLS. STUDENTS ALL DESIGN DIFFERENTLY. THEY USE THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE THEIR OWN CREATIONS.

Teachers Learning How to Collaborate


Principal Rhonda Hawkins asked 1st 5th grade teachers What makes an excellent teacher? Teachers collaborated and created artwork that illustrated excellent teaching.

gacs today | winter 2010

21

CREATIVITY

Theater Experience
the Reader's

in Kindergarten
I am continually grateful to teach at Greater Atlanta Christian School and have access to exceptional curriculum like Readers Theater where students are engaged and become cooperative learners at such an early age. Research on the benefits of Readers Theater has consistently demonstrated that it increases fluency and comprehension in developing readers*. Young learners who learn to read aloud using proper expression tend to have better comprehension of the story than students who read aloud with little or no expression, or students who read to themselves. Methods for improving reading comprehension and fluency include modeling, assisted reading, and repeated readings.

Crystal Tarpley, K5 Teacher

hat happens when a five year old pretends to be a sizzling piece of bacon, a falling leaf, or a washing machine? Magic happens and imaginations thrive.

enthusiasm for reading. It is very difficult for any child to remain passive when they see fun happening. Even stories from the Bible become more personal and characters more real as students become the characters.

From day one, students are motivated by authentic content that comes to life through their own abilities and creativity.
Readers Theater scripts allow students to hear the stories and live in them for a moment. They become the characters, create their personalities and give them a voice. From the start, students begin to read simplified scripts from strips of paper as they act out a story using stick puppets or masks. Storybooks, fairy tales, silly songs, tongue twisters, poems and chants are utilized to create a rich language experience.

The Readers Theater program is designed with young learners in mind, teaching them how to read with expression and comprehend a storyline, awakening their minds to language fluency and

Readers Theater, now in its second year in our Early Childhood curriculum, is a big success. Not only is it encouraging seeing a childs reading confidence grow, but it is truly exciting to see learning become fun! n *(Clark, Morrison, & Wilcox, 2009; Martinez, Rinehart, 1999; Roser & Strecker, 1998)
photographed by Greg Morris

22

winter 2010 | gacs today

Students not only hear the stories,

they experience them.


gacs today | winter 2010

23

Learners Hall
A Place Where All the Pieces Come Together

Young

RHONDA HAWKINS
n the book Smart Moves, biologist Dr. Carla Hannaford states, Movement and sensory experiences are the fertile soil for continual brain development and growth for a lifetime and that these experiences actually cause the brain to constantly transform itself.

Young Learners Hall provides a place where this transformation can take place. In Young Learners Hall, you will find a variety of methods geared toward helping each child become the unique person they are meant to be. Three classrooms house reading coaches who provide reading instruction using a multi-sensory, kinesthetic approach. The reading coaches follow the Phonics First approach to teach reading and spelling. This method is successful with many different types of learners. A Speech Therapy Room provides a place for speech therapists who come on campus to work with individual students. The room that is probably the most exciting is the Sensory Integration Room. It contains a small climbing wall, a mini-trampoline, balance boards, and other various sensory activities that develop the proprioceptive and vestibular systems of young children. A Digital Learning Area provides enhancement programs such as Earobics and Math-U-See. A multi-purpose room is available for conferences, parent education, teacher professional development, and more. n

K5 students Thomas Hawkes and Noah Ashmore climb the new rock wall inside Young Learners Hall.

24

winter 2010 | gacs today

photographed by Lauren Roberts


and Greg Morris

Announcing
Young Learners Hall opened on October 26 with a dedication ceremony.

The GACS Early Childhood Village excitedly welcomes the addition of the K3 program for the 2011-2012 school year.
Because of continued requests from our GACS community, we have created an exceptional learning opportunity for children turning three by September 1, 2011. The K3 curriculum welcomes our students into a joyful, play-based learning environment. Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.
Fred Rogers

3 K

Through the integration of biblical principles and with the direction of loving Christian teachers, children develop skills of cooperation, sharing and caring for others. Immersed in rich language, literature, and mathematics, students are guided and supported as they exercise their natural curiosity. Motivating students through the arts and latest technologies, students develop a lifetime love for learning.

gacs today | winter 2010

25

HOMECOMING
On October 29, the GACS community celebrated Homecoming 2010. The Spartans defeated the Avondale Blue Devils 38-8, and half-time show theme, Masquerade: A look backward a step forward, climaxed with the crowning of the king, Dillon Harper and queen, Sarah Brown.

2010

26

winter 2010 | gacs today

photographed by Glen Martin, Lauren Roberts, and Greg Morris

WELCOME TO REYNOLDS FIELD


On August 27, 2010, GACS named the field at Spartan Stadium Reynolds Field in memory of Coach Charles Chub Reynolds. Coach Reynolds was a distinguished high school football coach for 33 years in Iowa and Minnesota. He coached for ten of those years at Bethel College in St. Paul Minnesota. Then in 1980 he moved to Northwestern College to coach baseball and football, and ultimately served as the Director of Athletics until his passing in 1990. Though never having coached a GACS team, Coach Reynolds became to others what GACS is for many of us. He was convinced that it was in utilizing ones talents to the fullest and giving God the glory that one develops into the total person God intends for each of us to be.

2009-2010 Greater Atlanta Christian School

Annual Report

Dear Friends and Supporters of Greater Atlanta Christian School,

W
Annual Report

e greatly thank you. You have continued to faithfully support us year after year. As each of you realize, Christian Education depends on the generosity of folks like you. It is made possible by Christian stewards who have a heart for the ministry of GACS. The following are lists of parents, grandparents, faculty/staff, alumni and friends who financially supported Greater Atlanta Christian School over the last year. The GACS family owes each of you a great deal of gratitude. We could not have reached our goals without your support. We have prepared this Annual Report for you to see that we are good stewards of your financial gifts. You will also notice that tuition does not cover all expenses. We rely every year on the generous charitable gifts from friends like you. Thank you for being a champion of Christian education. With great appreciation, Katherine White Director of Development

gacs 2009-2010

Greater Atlanta Christian School Annual Report 2009-2010


Income Net Tuition and Fees Contributions* Auxiliary Services (Food Service, Transportation, etc.) Investment Income Other Income (Rent, Miscelleaneous, etc.) Total Income Expenses, Capital Outlays, and Reserves Teacher/Staff Salaries and Benefits Curricular Programs & Materials Financial Aid Auxiliary Services (Food Service, Transportation, etc.) Plant Maintenance & Utilities Interest Depreciation & Amortization General, Administrative, & Development Other (Change in Fair Value of Interest Rate Swap, Net Periodic Pension Cost, etc.) Capital & Endowment Project Reserves In-Year Construction/Capital Additions Total Expenses, Capital Outlays, and Reserves $ $ 15,858,513 3,414,100 833,879 2,130,956 1,786,158 1,473,963 3,096,633 1,088,545 975,085 1,149,971 1,896,554 33,704,357 47% 10% 2% 6% 5% 4% 9% 3% 3% 3% 6% 100% $
Year Ended June 30, 2010

25,241,043 4,067,696 3,704,447 372,835 318,336 33,704,357

75% 12% 11% 1% 1% 100%

* Contributions are reported here on the cash basis.

28

winter 2010 | gacs today

INCOME
Net Tuition and Fees Contributions Auxiliary Services Investment Income Other Income Total Income $ 25,241,043 4,067,696 3,704,447 372,835 318,336 75% 12% 11% 1% 1% 100%

gacs 2009-2010

$ 33,704,357

EXPENSES, CAPITAL OUTLAYS, AND RESERVES


Financial Aid Other (change in fair value of interest rate swap, net periodic pension cost, etc.) General, Administrative, & Development Capital & Endowment Project Reserves Interest Plant Maintenance & Utilities In-Year Construction/Capital Additions Auxiliary Services (food service, transportation, etc.) Depreciation & Amortization Curricular Programs & Materials Teacher/Staff Salaries and Benefits Total Expenses, Capital Outlays, & Reserves $ 833,879 975,085 1,088,545 1,149,971 1,473,963 1,786,158 1,896,554 2,130,956 3,096,633 3,414,100 15,858,513 $ 33,704,357 2% 3% 3% 3% 4% 5% 6% 6% 9% 10% 47% 100%

Annual Report

GIFTS RECEIVED BY CATEGORY


Academics Christian Life Miscellaneous Athletics/Extra Curricular Missions Financial Aid Annual Fund Higher Ground Total Gifts $ 7,337 25,000 49,517 73,873 537,325 583,897 1,171,246 1,619,501 4,067,696 1% 1% 1% 2% 13% 14% 28% 40% 100%

gacs today | winter 2010

29

On behalf of the 1,849 students at Greater Atlanta Christian School, we would like to thank the following donors for their generous giving this past year. "But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from our hand." i chronicles 29:14

Donor List

(Giving $25,000 and Above)

FOUNDERS

gacs 2009-2010

Anonymous (5) Mr. and Mrs. James E. Combee Data Supplies Inc. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stephen Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey M. Foxworthy Frances Wood Wilson Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Betty Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. McMahan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Andy Schoepf Dr. and Mrs. L. Todd Stewart Strategic Intelligence Tactical Evaluations Corp. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thorndyke, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James J. Tidwell Watkins Christian Foundation Williams Family Foundation of Georgia, Inc.

(Giving $15,000 to $24,999)

BENEFACTORS

Mr. Jack Bradford Mr. and Mrs. James C. S. Fang Mr. and Mrs. David W. Markert, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. C. Michael Morris Northwest Exterminating Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William L. Pike Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Syiek Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Van Vlake

Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick B. Lott, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Maltby Mr. and Mrs. Blakeney C. Manton Mr. and Mrs. W. Paul Mason, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Maxfield Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald Metro Waterproofing, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David L. Mullininx Mr. and Mrs. Fernando A. Nasmyth Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. OConnor Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Pendleton Pioneer Rubber & Gasket Mr. and Mrs. Russell Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Roberts The Schoen Foundation Mr. and Mrs. J. William Schroer Mr. and Mrs. Daoud S. Shakkour Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Singletary, II Mr. and Mrs. S. Michael Strickland SYK Jewelry, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Tom A. Tabor Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Taylor Drs. William and Shannan Tracy Mr. and Mrs. Mario Trujillo Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Waller Mr. and Mrs. John T. Webb Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Wisted

(Giving $1,000 to $4,999)

SUPP ORTERS

(Giving $5,000 to $14,999)

SUSTAINERS

Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Addington Atlanta Business Bank The Barnabas Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Buce The Estate of Nell Scott Buice Mr. and Mrs. James R. Estes, III Dr. and Mrs. David L. Fincher Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan T. Ford, Jr. General Property Services, Inc. Judge and Mrs. R. Timothy Hamil Mr. and Mrs. Bart A. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Philip Helms Ms. Analy A. Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Hurley, IV Imagescapes, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie K. Jhin The Jim and Paula McDonald Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Sang Joon Kim Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Komisarow Mr. and Mrs. Kevin S. Langsett Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Long

Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. W. Page Aiken Ms. Deborah L. Akindele Mr. and Mrs. Joe Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Glen S. Andrews Angela Cain Interiors, Inc. The Arlen and Doris Yokley Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. Anthony Arona The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Barney S. Atwater B. H. Payne Construction Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Bambinelli, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. William K. Barnard Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Bass Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bastian, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C. Leeman Bennett Mr. and Mrs. David W. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. James Bethel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Betterton Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Bienfait Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Bitzer Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blackburn Dr. and Mrs. Major L. Boglin Mr. and Mrs. T. Ulrich Brechbuhl Brian T. Davis, D.D.S. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad D. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Buck, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Burson Mr. and Mrs. William C. Burton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Campbell, III

Mr. and Mrs. Don Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Sanfu Chu Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Newton B. Collinson, III Constructor Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Corley Mr. and Mrs. J. Clayton Cox Data Processing Services Dr. and Mrs. Brian T. Davis Dr. and Mrs. Donald D. Davis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Delatour, Jr. Dr. Kenneth Dombrowski and Dr. Linda Casteel Drs. Anthony and Ruthia Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Dudek Mr. and Mrs. Randall M. Durnwald Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Duvall Mr. and Mrs. Darren J. Eliot Dr. and Mrs. Terry H. Elrod Mr. and Mrs. W. Steve Elrod Ms. Kellie E. Endres Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. English Ferrari & Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David S. Ferrari Mrs. Kathleen T. Fincher Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. Foster Mr. and Mrs. Bryan K. Galloway Dr. and Mrs. Gaston Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. R. Bradley Goodson Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Graham Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gullatte Dr. William D. Haberstroh Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hallock Mr. and Mrs. E. Dunbar Harrison, III Dr. and Mrs. Ray L. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Hays, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. John N. Hobbs Mr. and Mrs. David P. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Hollier Dr. and Mrs. Dale C. Holly Mr. and Mrs. Duane L. Hoover Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Hopkins Mr. Thomas M. Hornick, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Hosfeld Mr. and Mrs. Michael V. Hutchins Dr. and Mrs. Mark W. Hutson Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Jackson, Jr. Ms. Janna S. Jenkins Dr. and Mrs. Philip E. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Clifton A. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Keadle Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Kennedy KeyWorth Bank Mr. and Mrs. Alex Y. Kim Mr. and Mrs. Derek R. Kuipers Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Landreth

30

winter 2010 | gacs today

Dr. and Mrs. Bret Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. M. Barry Lindler Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Littrell Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Long Mr. James E. Long Mr. and Mrs. William J. Long Drs. D. Bradley and Laura Lord Mrs. Donna S. Love Mr. and Mrs. William E. Lovett, III Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Lowenstein Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Lussier Mr. and Mrs. William R. Main Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. David A. Mazurkiewicz Mr. and Mrs. James E. McGriff Mr. and Mrs. Ovid McNatt Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. McPherson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ian A. Mercado Mill Creek Construction Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy O. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mimms Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mizell Mr. and Mrs. Ron R. Mohling Mr. and Mrs. John D. Moose Mr. and Mrs. Krishnan Murugadass Mr. and Mrs. Andrue T. Netcher Mr. and Mrs. T. Allen Nichols North Atlanta Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. Ned OBrien Dr. and Mrs. Adeniyi O. Odugbesan Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Odum Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Olnhausen Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Otero, Jr. Mr. Jerald and Dr. Misty Overman Judge and Mrs. James W. Oxendine Mr. and Mrs. John D. Parker Mr. Brett H. Payne Ms. Kelly E. Payne Peachtree Environmental, Inc. Peniel Solutions, LLC Mr. and Mrs. William P. Pierson, Jr. Mrs. Barbara L. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Pretiger Mr. and Mrs. John I. Pritchard ProCore Solutions, LLC Professional Probation Service, Inc. QSP/Readers Digest Drs. Scott and Yvette Quisling R. J. Griffin & Company Mr. and Mrs. David A. Ramon Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Rice, Sr. Robins, Eskew, Farmer & Jordan, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Russo Mr. and Mrs. David W. Saylor Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Shelton Mrs. Winifred Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Shultz Mr. and Mrs. Curtis L. Shumard Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Sloan, II Smartsoft International, Inc Ms. Kim S. Smartt Smith & Howard, P.C. Ms. Denise D. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Smith, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Smith, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard G. Stiles Mr. and Mrs. Neal D. Stubblefield SunTrust Bank Mr. and Mrs. Russell V. Thornton Mr. and Mrs. Kevin T. Tolbert Mr. and Mrs. John M. Vestal

Mr. Edgar Walton Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Walton, Jr. Dr. Hong Wang and Dr. Bin Chen Mr. David E. Ward Ms. Lisa M. Ward Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Whiteneck Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Wright Mr. and Mrs. Leon D. Yoder Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Yokley

(Giving up to $999)

FRIENDS

Anonymous (59) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Accardy Accounting Software Advisor Dr. Jann H. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Rickey J. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. Adams Mr. Togunde and Dr. Jana Adesegun Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Almand, Jr. Mr. Christopher and Dr. Laura Alston Mrs. Odessa Alston Dr. and Mrs. Jorge R. Alvear American Coach Lines, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Sang M. An Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Anderson, III Mr. and Mrs. E. Craig Anderson Ms. Mary A. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. W. Kerry Armstrong Mr. Michael Arnett Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Arnold Dr. Audrey J. Arona Mr. and Mrs. Keith M. Asef Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Ashmore Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. August Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Aurandt Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Avey Mr. Filip Aydov Azure Loft Enterprises, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Marion C. Baggett Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell L. Baker Ms. Catrina L. Baldwin Ms. Holly B. Ballenger Mr. and Mrs. Jeff R. Banker Mr. and Mrs. Darren D. Barker Mr. and Mrs. James D. Barker Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barlow Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Barrett

In great appreciation to those who gave nearly 3200 gifts totaling $537,325.48 to the GACS Mission efforts during the last fiscal year, THANK YOU!

Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Barry Mr. and Mrs. John T. Bartolomei Baskin-Fleece Attorneys at Law Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Bauer Beacon Advantage Solutions Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Beasley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Terrance L. Beasley Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Becker Mrs. Stella M. Becker Mr. and Mrs. W. David Begley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Bello Mr. and Mrs. Troy D. Bendickson Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Bennett Mr. Paul and Dr. Jean Bentz Rev. and Mrs. Michael E. Biggs, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Bishop Mrs. Jane B. Blackman Mr. William Blakley and Mrs. Pamela Street Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Blanton Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Blanz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David A. Blinder Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boehm Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Bolling, III Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bond, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Boren Mr. and Mrs. Ben Born Mr. and Mrs. David J. Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Gregory H. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Boyer, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Boyle Mr. Jackie Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Curtis A. Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bradley, Sr. Mr. John W. Bradley, III Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brannon Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Brasher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Y. Braswell, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. B. Stanton Breon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Barry P. Brewer Mrs. Martha H. Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Brick Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Bridges Mr. and Mrs. Kevin T. Brittingham Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. Brody Mr. and Mrs. Robyn T. Brody Drs. Frank and Pamela Brown Ms. Jana B. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Brown Drs. Robert and Jina Brown Mr. and Mrs. Jason K. Brubaker Mr. and Mrs. C. Joel Bruner Mr. and Mrs. Dana S. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Todd H. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Kim L. Bucher Mr. and Mrs. William W. Buckhalt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Buckner Mr. and Mrs. Phil Buechler Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Buhler Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Buice Mrs. Carol P. Bullock Dr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Bumpers Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Bunn Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Burland Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burnett Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Burrow Mr. and Mrs. Brian N. Burton
gacs today | winter 2010

gacs 2009-2010

Donor List

31

Drs. Forest and Suzanne Butler Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butts Ms. Linda A. Byrd C & C Corporate Services Mr. and Mrs. Ramoncito Cabato Ms. Stanley Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. William G. Calhoun Col. and Mrs. Charles L. Calvert Mr. and Mrs. Bobby J. Campbell Mrs. Martha Campbell Campus Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. E. Tip Cape Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge Capers Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Caples Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Carden Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Carothers Mr. and Mrs. McCordnel W. Carr Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Marc J. Carson Mr. Sean and Dr. Christine Casey Mrs. Edna D. Caskey Mr. and Mrs. Sean M. Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Castleberry Mr. Jose L. Castro, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Caudill Mr. and Mrs. John B. Chaffin Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Chamblee Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Chandler, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Orville G. Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Chapple Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Chase Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Chastain Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Chen Mr. and Mrs. John A. Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Childs Ms. Kristy A. Chizek Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Christian, Jr. Mr. James L. Chupp Mr. and Mrs. David A. Church Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Clark, II Mr. and Mrs. Wyman C. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Cline, II Dr. and Mrs. John A. Clinebell Mr. and Mrs. John D. Clovis Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Coenenberg Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Coker Mr. and Mrs. Blaine D. Cole Mr. and Mrs. J. Carlton Collins Mr. and Mrs. James E. Conkel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Connel Mrs. Leigh Connolly Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Cook Mr. and Mrs. James Cooke Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Cooksey Dr. and Mrs. Edward A. Corkran Mr. Nathan A. Cost Mr. and Mrs. Rick A. Cost Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Cottle Dr. and Mrs. James S. Cox Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Cox Coxe, Curry & Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Craddock Dr. and Mrs. Keith S. Crawford, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Creviston Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Cronin CRS Group, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Bryan E. Crute Mr. and Mrs. James E. Crute Mr. and Mrs. Dale M. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Curd Mr. and Mrs. Felix Curry, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Mark L. Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Danner

Ms. Leonore Danner Mr. Brent J. Darst Mr. and Mrs. Seth Davies Ms. Cathy S. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Dana M. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Gregory K. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Hubert E. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Davis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Davis Mr. Terry Davis Mr. and Mrs. William S. Davis Ms. Virginia M. Davy Ms. Patricia A. Dawson Mr. and Mrs. James S. Day Dr. and Mrs. Eric A. Deal Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Dean, III Mr. and Mrs. Todd G. DeBoer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Dedecker Mr. and Mrs. Neil P. Deedy Mr. Nicholas Degner and Dr. Pamela Cox Mr. and Mrs. John C. Dehnart Mr. Richard and Dr. Andrea DeLoach Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. DeMarcus, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeMonbreun Mr. and Mrs. W. Todd Dennis Mr. and Mrs. Brad Denton Mr. and Mrs. Kaveh Derakhshan Mr. and Mrs. Timothy C. Desmond Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Deuser Mr. and Mrs. Ward H. Dickson Mr. and Mrs. John G. Dixon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Dobbs Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dominy Mr. and Mrs. James J. Dore Mr. and Mrs. Stephen V. Doris Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Dowdy Ms. Elizabeth A. Dudek Mrs. Elizabeth V. Dudek Mr. and Mrs. Ryan P. Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Dunn Mrs. Rhoda T. Dunwoody Mr. and Mrs. Chad R. Dybdahl Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Eades Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Earley Eastern Data Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Byron L. Eberhart, III Ms. Karen Edenfield Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edlhuber Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Edson Mr. Mark W. Edson Mr. and Mrs. Greg G. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Edwards, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Chuck P. Ehrhart Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Eldridge Mr. and Mrs. William A. Eley Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Elliott, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Elrod Mr. and Mrs. Gregory K. Embry Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Emde Environmental Exploration, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Ernest Ms. Adebimpe Esan Mr. and Mrs. Sam Evans, III Mr. and Mrs. Scott T. Evans Mr. William and Dr. Monique Evans Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Everett Mr. and Mrs. Bryan S. Fair Ms. Lori D. Faris Mr. Ronnie Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Farrell Mr. and Mrs. Rick H. Farrington

Ms. Clair Faulkner Mr. and Mrs. Runquan Feng, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Fervier, II Mr. and Mrs. Kent L. Feuerbach Mr. and Mrs. David Fields Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Finazzo Mr. and Mrs. James E. Fincher Ms. Pamela Fincher Ms. Yvonne Fincher Mr. and Mrs. Jim E. Fitzhugh Ms. Sandra Flagg Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Fletcher Ms. Jobyna Foster Dr. and Mrs. B. Zach Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Foxworthy Mr. and Mrs. John F. Freeman, II Dr. and Mrs. Doug Freiberger Dr. Karsten and Ms. Olivia Freundt Mr. and Mrs. R. Mark Frieden Mr. and Mrs. Scott T. Gaffney Mr. and Mrs. Dale S. Gainey Mr. and Mrs. Byron D. Garner Mr. and Mrs. Cary Garner Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Gary Mr. and Mrs. Joel M. Geniesse Mr. and Mrs. Sumanth Gentela Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Gentile, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby C. George Mr. and Mrs. James K. Georges Georgia Asphalt Paving Association Georgia Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Ghali Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Giacobbe Mr. and Mrs. Terry D. Giager Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Gilliard Mr. and Mrs. Randall W. Gipson Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Glenn Glove Chemical Company, Inc. Ms. Ettienne Godfrey Ms. Beth Goldwire Mr. Parfait and Dr. Oksana Gomas Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Good Mr. and Mrs. Ryan M. Goudeau Mr. and Mrs. Jerome L. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Gray Ms. Arlena Green Mr. and Mrs. Gerald G. Greene, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roger O. Greene Mr. and Mrs. Danny G. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Griffin Mr. Juan L. Guess Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gulent Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Guy Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Hach Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Hafer Mr. and Mrs. Clarence D. Hale Mr. and Mrs. Alan W. Hallum Mr. and Mrs. Jason R. Hamilton Ms. M. Nichole Hancock The Hangman, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hankerson Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hanna Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Hansen Mr. Talmon E. Harber, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gene H. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Greg L. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Tracy K. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Harsh Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Harsh Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Harsh Mr. and Mrs. Brett K. Harte

gacs 2009-2010

Donor List

32

winter 2010 | gacs today

Mr. and Mrs. Brandon W. Hartley Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. James M. Harvey Mrs. Rozie L. Harville Mr. and Mrs. Randal L. Haviland Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hayes, Jr. Mr. Derek M. Hays, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Head Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Helms Mrs. Shirley Helms Mr. and Mrs. Waymon Hemmings Dr. and Mrs. Alan C. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Henry Mr. Darren and Dr. Robin Hensley Mr. and Mrs. Rick Herbert Mr. Carl F. Herring Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hill, III Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Hill Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen Hill, IV Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Hilliard Mr. and Mrs. William B. Hines, III Dr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Hixson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Hodoval Mrs. Jennifer A. Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Marcus A. Hoge Mr. and Mrs. Bryce W. Holcomb, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chris L. Holcomb Mr. and Mrs. John W. Holden, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George L. Holdridge, Jr. Holdridge Laboratories, Inc. Mr. Michael D. Holton Dr. and Mrs. Allen H. Hord Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Horne Ms. Linda Hornick Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Hornyak Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Horton Ms. Amanda M. Howard Ms. Anna Howell Ms. Juni C. Hsieh Ms. Darcy Huber Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Hughes, IV Mr. and Mrs. Karl T. Humphrey Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Huppertz LTC Douglas R. Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Hutchison Ms. Maefra D. Ikuesan Innovative Chemical Supply, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James D. Irwin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. John E. Jacobi, III Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Jacquet Mr. and Mrs. Wale Jafojo Mr. and Mrs. Edward James, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. Harlan James Mr. and Mrs. Walter Janssen Neto Mr. and Mrs. John P. Jassmann Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. Jelks Mr. and Mrs. Shawn E. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Samir A. Joglekar John Payne Company, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Dorrin T. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jim A. Johnson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Johnson Ms. Alice A. Joiner Mr. and Mrs. Warren Jolly Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Jones Mr. and Mrs. James C. Jones Mr. and Mrs. John D. Jones, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Jones Ms. Tina Jones Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Tim Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Monty S. Joseph Mr. and Mrs. John B. Joy, III Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. Julian Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Justice K & E Industrial, Inc Mr. and Mrs. J. Roger Kahn Mr. and Mrs. Aijaz Kajani Mr. and Mrs. John K. Karegeannes Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Karinshak Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Kearney Mr. and Mrs. David K. Keeton Mr. and Mrs. John A. Keim, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton A. Keller Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Keller Mr. and Mrs. Randall D. Kenworthy Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Kester Drs. Jaffar and Charlotte Khan Mr. and Mrs. David A. King Mrs. Tebit King Mr. Victor Kinnunen and Mrs. Jolanta Chrobak Mr. and Mrs. Brad M. Kinser Mr. and Mrs. R. Jack Kinser Mr. and Mrs. William L. Klueber, III Mr. and Mrs. Darrell E. Knight Mr. and Mrs. Kyle J. Knortz Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Kuipers Mr. and Mrs. Charlie J. Lail, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lake Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lamay, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Byrne R. Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Albert Latson Mr. and Mrs. John D. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Valentin Lazar Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lee Mr. and Mrs. Chris Y. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Dalton A. Lee Mr. and Mrs. J. Randall Lee Mr. Jonathan R. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Jung Jin Lee Ms. Susan Lee Mr. and Mrs. Ralf Leistikow Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lester Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. William Libengood Lightseekers Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Ligon Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Lindsay, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lofton Mrs. Jennifer Lofton

Mr. and Mrs. David T. Long Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Long Mr. and Mrs. Gregory E. Long Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lowenstein Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Macke Ms. Carolyn Maddox Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Mainous, III Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Malone, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mankin Ms. Pamela K. Manley Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Mapp, Jr. Marc OBrien Agency, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gilson Markham Ms. Anne B. Marro Mr. and Mrs. Edward Martin Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Martin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. Clay Martin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Sloan P. Martin, III Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Martin Drs. Wallace and Sara Martin Mr. and Mrs. Con S. Massey, III Mr. and Mrs. Cherian Mathew Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Ruben D. Maury Drs. John and Leela Maxa Ms. Karen L. Maxeiner Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Gregory N. Mayfield Ms. Donna Maynard Mr. and Mrs. B. Graham McCarty Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. McClanahan, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCluggage Mr. and Mrs. Ramon J. McCray Mr. and Mrs. Benny McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McDowell Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. McFaddin Mrs. Beth McGee Mr. and Mrs. James L. McGuire Ms. Nancy C. McInnis-Trujillo Dr. and Mrs. Abraham S. McIntosh Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. McKay, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Porter McKay Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. McKinney Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. McLean Ms. Ruby C. McLean Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. McMaster Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. McNeil Mr. and Mrs. Brian G. McPheely Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. McTier Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Mead Mr. and Mrs. V. Chandler Means Mr. and Mrs. Dwight A. Melson Ms. Rene H. Melson Mr. and Mrs. David E. Merritt Mr. and Mrs. Nitin K. Meshramkar Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Metzger, III Mr. and Mrs. Randal Meyer Michael Neill & Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Middlebrooks Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Migliore Mr. and Mrs. Tracey L. Milan Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Miller, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Miller

gacs 2009-2010

Donor List

ONLINE GIVING: Did you know that you can make a tax-deductible gift to GACS online?
With the click of a mouse, you can give to GACS as easily as buying a book from Amazon. Simply choose the Give to GACS Donate Online Now button in the center of the home page of the GACS website found at www.greateratlantachristian.org.

gacs today | winter 2010

33

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Mimbs Ms. Anne Misiaszek Mr. and Mrs. Cary S. Mitchamore Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. David Moellering Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moloney Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Montgomery Dr. W. D. Moody Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Moon Ms. Kathryn P. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Randel S. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Randy Moore Mr. Robert W. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Gregory K. Morris Mr. Mark and Dr. Betty Morris Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Moyer Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mundie Mr. and Mrs. William S. Musgrave My Produce Guy, LLC Mr. Steve and Dr. Anne Na Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey W. Neely Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Neill Mr. and Mrs. Herb Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Nelson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery P. Neuber Drs. Paul and Tiffany Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Nicholl Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Norton Mr. and Mrs. James K. Nutt Mr. and Mrs. Marc OBrien Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Oglesby Mr. and Mrs. Bill Oldham Mr. and Mrs. James E. Olney Omega Residential Cleaning, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Osborne Mrs. Veronica Osborne-McCall Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ostapiuk Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Osteen, Jr. Mr. H. Travis Owens Drs. Ram and Reetinder Pandit Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Panu Park Springs, LLC Mr. and Mrs. James F. Parker, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Parrish, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Parsons Mr. and Mrs. Mahesh C. Patel Mr. and Mrs. James L. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey A. Paul Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Paulk Mr. Jameson and Dr. Olabisi Pearse Mr. and Mrs. Peter V. Pellegrini Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Pelletier Ms. Maria M. Peninger Mr. Paul R. Peninger Mr. James J. Perez Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Douglas N. Peters Mr. and Mrs. Kurt N. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Petrus Ms. Julia Pettyjohn Mr. and Mrs. Mike Phelps Phoenix Associates Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pickens Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Pinson Rev. and Mrs. Thomas M. Pipkin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O. Pitts Mr. and Mrs. Leo F. Politz Mr. Sergiu Pomuti Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Posey Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Powell Mr. and Mrs. Tom R. Prall Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Price Mr. and Mrs. James W. Price, II

Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Price Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Pullara Mr. and Mrs. Sean B. Purdy Mr. and Mrs. David L. Puzas, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Quattlebaum Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Ragland Mr. and Mrs. Markham L. Ray Mr. and Mrs. James M. Read Mr. and Mrs. Gary T. Ream Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Redmon Mr. and Mrs. Joel S. Reed Mr. and Mrs. John G. Reichel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Reinhart Mr. and Mrs. Floyd O. Renahan Mr. Grover C. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. John L. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Rhodes Judge and Mrs. Randy G. Rich Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Richards Mr. and Mrs. Mikel F. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Don Richey Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Richey Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Ricketts Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Riedford Mr. John C. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Patrick S. Rising Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Roberts Ms. Carol Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Carlos J. Rocher Mr. and Mrs. Kent Rollmann Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Brant P. Ruder Ms. Kathy W. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. John A. Saint-Martin Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Sams Mr. and Mrs. Norberto Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. A. Ronald Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Scott K. Santa Ana Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Santana Ms. M. Lisa Santiago Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Sarris Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Savage Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Scates, III Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Schierer Mr. and Mrs. Christopher G. Schleicher Mr. and Mrs. G. Byron Schoepf Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Schofield, Jr. Scholastic Images, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schouten Mr. and Mrs. James P. Schreiber Mr. and Mrs. Brad Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. Shane Sharpe Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael Sharpe Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shirley Drs. Philip and Connie Shrake Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sills Mrs. Heather C. Silvia Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Simmons, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lige K. Sims Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Sims Mr. and Mrs. Michael Singer Mrs. Valerie Sirmons-Gardner Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Sisco Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sisk Mr. and Mrs. David L. Sitzes SKR Investment Corp Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Slayton Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Leonard R. Smith

Ms. Pamela R. Smith Dr. and Mrs. Philip J. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Smotherman Mr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Snellgrove Mr. and Mrs. You-Seung I. Soh Mr. and Mrs. Mehmood N. Sohani, Sr. South Hall Veterinary Hospital Ms. Jill P. Southerland Mr. and Mrs. James D. Spencer Mr. Jerry and Dr. Chrysandra Spiceland Mr. and Mrs. James J. Staebell Mr. and Mrs. John D. Stakel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Maze Stallworth, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Steele Mr. and Mrs. Dean A. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Craig S. Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Stevens Mrs. Vicki L. Stevens Stewart Consulting Group, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. John H. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Stewart Mrs. M. Ernestine Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Stewart, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Stogner Mr. and Mrs. Thom G. Stokes Mr. and Mrs. James T. Stout, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Street Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Street Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Strickland Dr. and Mrs. J. Lee Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Stroud Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Stroud Mr. and Mrs. Austin P. Stubblefield Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Stubbs Mr. and Mrs. Eric T. Stuckey Summit Medical Services, LLC Sun Telecom International, Inc. Superior Lawn Care Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Swann Mr. and Mrs. John J. Swinton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Syphoe Mr. and Mrs. Todd D. Syprett Mr. and Mrs. William J. Tabeling, Jr. Mrs. Ingeborg R. Tabor Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Tardy Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Tarpley Mr. and Mrs. J. Kevin Tate Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Taylor Ms. Crystal E. Tenney Ms. Jessica Terry Mr. and Mrs. Siripong Thiraveja Mr. and Mrs. John N. Thomas, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Thomas Mr. Travor Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Thornton Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Tisher Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Tobia Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Tolbert Mr. and Mrs. John F. Tolson Mr. and Mrs. Gene Tormohlen Mr. and Mrs. Gregg B. Torrance Dr. and Mrs. Paul Torregrosa Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Ken E. Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Vincent A. Townson Ms. Beverly D. Tracy Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Trino Mr. and Mrs. James F. Trotti Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Tuley Mr. and Mrs. Dan R. Turbeville Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Turner

gacs 2009-2010

Donor List

34

winter 2010 | gacs today

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Tutterow Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Tymchuk United Maintenance, Inc. United Way Dr. and Mrs. Marc Unterman US Foodservice Mr. and Mrs. Dale K. Van Hooser Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. van Leeuwen Mr. and Mrs. Jarrell Veasley Mr. and Mrs. Hugo F. Veliz Mr. Daryn and Dr. Sabrina Veney Via Consulting Group Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Vick Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Villis Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wade Mr. and Mrs. James M. Waggoner Mr. and Mrs. Rory J. Waide Mrs. Jane J. Waites Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Waldis Mr. and Mrs. Noah W. Waldman Mr. and Mrs. R. Scot Waldrop Mr. and Mrs. James P. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wallace Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Eddie C. Walton Mr. and Mrs. James B. Warren Mr. and Mrs. Quincy S. Washington Mr. and Mrs. Chad E. Watts Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Watts Ms. Dana R. Weeks Mrs. Arlene M. Weigard Wellness Primary Care, LLC Mrs. F. Hubert Wells Dr. and Mrs. John D. West Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Weyen Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Wheadon Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. White Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. White Mr. and Mrs. R. Donovan White Ms. LeeAnn Wiedeman Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Wiggs Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Wiggs Mr. and Mrs. Steven P. Wigmore, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Wilding Dr. and Mrs. Keith D. Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Williams Mr. and Mrs. Donovan H. Williams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Williams Dr. and Mrs. George A. Williams Mr. and Mrs. George A. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Jasper W. Williams, III Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Williams Dr. Kenneth C. Williams Mrs. Linda W. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Randall S. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Willyerd Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Wilson Mr. Derek Wilson Mr. and Mrs. George D. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Winfrey Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Winsness Mr. and Mrs. Brent D. Wiseman Mr. and Mrs. Dale E. Wiseman Mr. and Mrs. William T. Wolaver, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wood Mr. and Mrs. R. Duane Wood Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Wood Mr. and Mrs. William L. Woodruff Mr. and Mrs. Wells G. Woodward Mr. and Mrs. John P. Woody Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Wooster Mr. Brent Wright and Mrs. Gladys Tejada Mr. and Mrs. Jon Wright Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Wright Mr. and Mrs. James E. Wylie, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Wynn Mrs. Kimberly A. Wynne Mr. and Mrs. Jianxing Xu Mr. John Yancey Mr. and Mrs. S. Marty Yates Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Yoon Mrs. Helen B. York Mr. and Mrs. Wesley York Dr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Young Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Yu Mr. and Mrs. Yoshifumi Yukishige

IN HONOR
In honor of Stewart Abrahart Mr. and Mrs. James H. Abrahart, Sr. In honor of the Academic Support Staff Mr. Sean and Dr. Christine Casey In honor of Alan Almand Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Almand, Jr. In honor of Jenny Almand Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Almand, Jr. In honor of Victoria Barker Mr. and Mrs. James D. Barker In honor of Conner Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Duane L. Hoover In honor of Emily Bitzer Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Bitzer In honor of Perry Bitzer Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Bitzer In honor of Caroline Bond Ms. Kerri M. Bond In honor of Ansley Brown Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. McNeil In honor of Lauryn Brown Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. McNeil In honor of Sarah Brown Drs. Robert and Jina Brown In honor of Michelle Buckner Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Smith In honor of Ethan Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Barrett In honor of Kristin Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Barrett In honor of Ashley Clark Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Clark, II In honor of Autumn Clark Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Clark, II In honor of John Clovis' retirement Mrs. Leigh Connolly Ms. Sally Paine In honor of John and Linda Clovis Mr. and Mrs. Joe Alexander In honor of Jim and Becky Combee Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brannon In honor of Jim and Becky Combee's 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brannon In honor of Jill Danner Ms. Leonore Danner Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Hafer In honor of Sarah Davis Mr. and Mrs. Orville G. Chapman In honor of Sydney Dawson Ms. Patricia A. Dawson In honor of Madeline DeLoach Mr. Richard and Dr. Andrea DeLoach In honor of Jordan Dudek Mrs. Elizabeth V. Dudek In honor of Aiden Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Ryan P. Duffy In honor of Carson Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Ryan P. Duffy In honor of Austin Duriez Ms. Leonore Danner In honor of Dalton Duriez Ms. Leonore Danner
gacs today | winter 2010

gacs 2009-2010

Donor List

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES: GACS Students Magazine Sale Ladies Association for Christian Education (LACE) Spartan Booster Club

35

In honor of Lauren Duriez Ms. Leonore Danner In honor of Mason Duriez Ms. Leonore Danner In honor of Manning Edson Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Edson In honor of Charlie Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Edwards In honor of Kakie Fincher Ms. Pamela Fincher Ms. Yvonne Fincher In honor of Bob and Debbie Fletcher Mr. John C. Riley In honor of Abigail Freiberger Mr. and Mrs. James J. Dore In honor of Mavin Gunter Metro Waterproofing, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. S. Michael Strickland In honor of Kristin Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Hansen In honor of Brett Harte, U13 Lacrosse Coach Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Boyle In honor of Drew Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. McNeil In honor of Katie Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. McNeil In honor of Matthew Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Edwards In honor of Zachary Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Edwards In honor of Emee Herbert Mr. and Mrs. Rick Herbert In honor of Summer Hornick Ms. Linda Hornick In honor of Hannah Hurley Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Smith In honor of Jada Jones Ms. Jobyna Foster In honor of Jasmine Jones Ms. Jobyna Foster In honor of Jimmy and Jean Jones Ms. Sally Paine In honor of Georgia Keadle Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Keadle In honor of Walker Keadle Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Keadle In honor of Lauren Kester Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Kester In honor of Caroline Khan Dr. Kenneth C. Williams In honor of Victoria Khan Dr. Kenneth C. Williams In honor of Canon Kuipers Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Kuipers In honor of Hudson Kuipers Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Kuipers In honor of John Lee Ms. Susan Lee In honor of Kendall Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Bret Lewis In honor of Jesse and Marilyn Long Mrs. Sara M. Hill In honor of Caroline Lowenstein Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lowenstein

In honor of Katie Lowenstein Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lowenstein In honor of Anna Kate Martin Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Yokley In honor of Pruitt Martin Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Yokley In honor of Justin Mercado Mrs. Joy Mercado In honor of Ryan Mercado Mrs. Joy Mercado In honor of Riley Mitchamore Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ross In honor of Ross Mitchamore Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Ross In honor of Madison Moore Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Coenenberg In honor of Jake Neill Mr. and Mrs. Michael Neill In honor of Cameron Norton Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Norton In honor of Kennedy Norton Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Norton In honor of Jack Olson Mrs. Stella M. Becker In honor of Sarah Olson Mrs. Stella M. Becker In honor of Barbara Porter Ms. Linda A. Byrd In honor of Ryan Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Reynolds In honor of Zach Savage Joseph Skalski In honor of Kendall Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Shaw In honor of Riley Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Shaw In honor of Casey Skrove Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Price In honor of Nelson Stewart Mrs. M. Ernestine Stewart In honor of Roy and Peggy Walker Mr. and Mrs. Tim Sullivan In honor of Rebekah Wheadon Mr. Travor Thomas In honor of Julian Wright Mr. and Mrs. Carlos J. Rocher In honor of Ravyn Wright Mr. and Mrs. Carlos J. Rocher

IN MEMORY
In memory of Werner Albrecht Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Pullara In memory of Jean and Dot Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rowe In memory of Debi Blackman Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeMonbreun In memory of Karen Blackman Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeMonbreun In memory of Pearl Boyd Mr. and Mrs. David A. Church In memory of Tamer Brown Mr. and Mrs. Carlos J. Rocher In memory of Luther Carter Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Lindsay, Jr. In memory of Lorraine Church Mr. and Mrs. David A. Church In memory of Willard and Ruth Collins Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeMonbreun In memory of Robert and Lillie Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Maze Stallworth, Sr. In memory of Luke Dalton Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Akos Mr. and Mrs. Bill Anderson Mr. Marshall Baker Mrs. Janis Beck Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Berg BRSI Office, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Burton Ms. Donna Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Rob Campbell, Rebecca and Emily Ms. Diane Canfield Castle Creek Advisors, LLC Mr. and Mrs. John D. Clovis Mr. James R. Cobb Ms. Pat Congiardo Mr. and Mrs. Brett J. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Brainard Cummins Daphne W. Urquhart, PA Dixon Hughes, PLLC Mr. and Mrs. Adam T. Dorsett Mr. Tom Evans Festiva Development Group, LLC Fidelis Sunday School Class Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Finger Mr. Reed Finley Mr. Jeff Frysh Mr. Roger Frysh Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Garbee Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Garland Ms. Martha Glover Mr. Heiko Gruenwald Hancock Institutional Advisors, LLC The Hendrix Family Ms. Mary Jo Holmes Hope Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Janosky Jesus Cares, McNairy County Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kogon Kuller Law Group LLC Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Landreth Mr. Jason Linscott McGuire, Wood, & Bissette, PA Ms. Cheryl L. McLaughlin Mission Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Charlotte Mitchell Mr and Mrs. Roland Moody

gacs 2009-2010

Donor List

36

winter 2010 | gacs today

Mr. and Mrs. Ted G. Moore Mr. and Mrs. English P. Moore Ms. Lynn Moore Ms. Catherine Morris Ms. Melinda W. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. David R. Nagel Mr. and Mrs. Matthew B. Norton Outlook Solutions, Inc. Mr. Alan L. Painter Painter, Russell & Associates, PLLC Mr. and Mrs. Steve R. Painter Pilgrims Class, First Baptist Church, Asheville Ms. Denise Powers Ms. Liz Redmon and friends Ms. Jeannie Reed Ms. Cathleen Reid Ms. Aleta W. Roberson Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Rull Ms. Mary Z. Russell-Latham Mr. Adam Sauer Mr. and Mrs. Marc W. Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Sego Mr. Dean M. Shillito Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith Ms. Linda Smith Ms. Janet Sparks Mr. Jeff Stein Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stern Ms. Joyce Swan Mr. and Mrs. Lee N. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Thorsen Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Thweatt Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Tisher Mr. and Mrs. Dan R. Turbeville Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Gary Walters Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Winsness In memory of Bryan Collins Demonbreun Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeMonbreun In memory of Anthony H. Dudek Mrs. Elizabeth V. Dudek In memory of William Dorsey Drs. Anthony and Ruthia Dorsey In memory of Grandpa Duga Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Blanton In memory of Kenneth C. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Anderson In memory of H.A. Fincher Mrs. Kathleen T. Fincher Ms. Yvonne Fincher Ms. Pamela Fincher Mrs. Betty Gage In memory of Owen Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Wood In memory of June Gattis Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. DeMonbreun In memory of Delaine Hester Ms. Tina Jones Mr. and Mrs. Bobby J. Campbell Ms. Pat Frain Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Long Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mankin Ms. Anne Misiaszek Mr. and Mrs. Floyd O. Renahan Mr. Jerry and Dr. Chrysandra Spiceland Mrs. Jane J. Waites Campus Church of Christ In memory of Nana Hotard Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Parrish, Jr.

In memory of Marjorie Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Almand, Jr. In memory of Dr. Dwight Love Mr. and Mrs. Kent Street In memory of Carnelle McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mankin In memory of Peggy Porter Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mankin Ms. Sally Paine In memory of Ron Porter Ms. Linda A. Byrd In memory of Doris Poss Mr. and Mrs. Alan W. Hallum Mr. and Mrs. Eric T. Stuckey In memory of Lula Belle Saxton Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Anderson Atlanta Business Bank Mr. Jackie Bradford Mr. and Mrs. Newton B. Collinson, III Mr. and Mrs. James E. Combee Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Edwards, Jr. Mr. William and Dr. Monique Evans Mrs. Kathleen T. Fincher Ms. Pamela Fincher Ms. Yvonne Fincher Miss Beth Goldwire Dr. and Mrs. Ray L. Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Horne Mr. and Mrs. Randall R. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Albert Latson Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Long Ms. Kathryn P. Moore Mr. and Mrs. T. Allen Nichols Mr. and Mrs. James L. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey A. Paul Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Reinhart Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Schierer Seekers Class at Campus Church Mr. and Mrs. Daoud S. Shakkour Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Sloan, II Mr. Jerry and Dr. Chrysandra Spiceland Mr. and Mrs. John N. Thomas, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wade Mr. and Mrs. James B. Warren In memory of Henry Scott Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Wood In memory of G. Wyatt and Ruth Shaw Ms. Pamela Fincher

In memory of Hollis Smith Mr. Michael Arnett Campus Church of Christ Mr. and Mrs. James E. Combee Mr. and Mrs. Dale M. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Roger O. Greene Mr. and Mrs. James R. Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Hilliard Mr. and Mrs. Albert Latson Lightseekers Class at Campus Church Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Long Mr. and Mrs. Ned OBrien Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Reinhart Mr. and Mrs. Leonard R. Smith Mr. Jerry and Dr. Chrysandra Spiceland Son Seekers Class at Campus Church Mr. and Mrs. Gene Tormohlen Mr. and Mrs. Barry P. Brewer, Kelly and Kimberly In memory of Kate Walton Mr. and Mrs. James E. Combee In memory of Robert and Barbara Westbrook Mr. and Mrs. Jim Parsons In memory of our beloved Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Derek R. Kuipers

gacs 2009-2010

Donor List

This list itemizes giving during the past fiscal year, July 1, 2009 June 30, 2010. All gifts after that date will be recognized in the next Annual Report. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information found in this report is true and accurate. Please inform Kristi Buce in the Office of Development at kbuce@ greateratlantachristian.org of any errors or omissions and accept our sincere apology.

gacs today | winter 2010

37

TURF FUND: Long-term benefits of a synthetic turf made replacing the current field at Spartan Stadium a very appealing option. It
reduces the annual maintenance costs, increases the likelihood of player safety and playability, and offers an eco-friendly impact on the rest of the GACS campus. GACS thanks the families of the players of both football and lacrosse who helped fund this project.
Anonymous (3) Mr. Christopher and Dr. Laura Alston Mr. and Mrs. Milton T. Alston, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Anderson, III Mr. and Mrs. Glen S. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Barney S. Atwater Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell L. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Ball Mr. and Mrs. John T. Bartolomei Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Blanz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. T. Ulrich Brechbuhl Drs. Robert and Jina Brown Mr. and Mrs. Todd H. Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Buce Mr. and Mrs. Al Buhler Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Burland Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Butler Mr. and Mrs. William G. Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. E. Tip Cape Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Carothers Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Chapple Mr. and Mrs. James E. Conkel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Corley Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Cottle Mr. and Mrs. J. Clayton Cox Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Cushing Mr. and Mrs. David J. Daniels Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Danner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Dedecker Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Dunn Ms. Kathleen Duplantis Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Duriez Mr. and Mrs. Byron L. Eberhart, III Mr. and Mrs. Darren J. Eliot Dr. and Mrs. Terry H. Elrod Mr. and Mrs. Gregory K. Embry Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. English Enpol, LLC Mr. and Mrs. James R. Estes, III Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan T. Ford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. R. Mark Frieden Mr. and Mrs. Joel M. Geniesse Mr. and Mrs. James K. Georges Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Griffin Dr. William D. Haberstroh Mr. and Mrs. William Hampton Mr. and Mrs. E. Dunbar Harrison, III Mr. and Mrs. Brett K. Harte Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Hemmings Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Henry Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Hodoval Ms. Maefra D. Ikuesan Mr. and Mrs. Ken P. Irvin Mr. and Mrs. W. Harlan James Mr. and Mrs. Shawn E. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Warren Jolly Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Monty S. Joseph Mr. and Mrs. J. Roger Kahn Mr. and Mrs. David K. Keeton Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Kennedy Mr. Victor Kinnunen & Mrs. Jolanta Chrobak Ms. Lynne M. Kytle Mr. and Mrs. Byrne R. Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Kevin S. Langsett Mr. and Mrs. David T. Long Drs. D. Bradley and Laura Lord Mr. and Mrs. William E. Lovett, III Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Mapp, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Martin, Jr. Drs. John and Leela Maxa Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Maxfield Mr. and Mrs. Jovar C. McKellar Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Metzger, III Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Milovich Dr. and Mrs. C. Michael Morris Mr. and Mrs. William S. Musgrave Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Neill Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Nelson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Marc O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. Erik A. Olson Mr. and Mrs. John D. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Mike Phelps Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Phillips, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Pickens Mr. and Mrs. William P. Pierson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford B. Polhill, III Drs. Scott and Yvette Quisling Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Ragland Mr. and Mrs. John L. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Russell Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Rice Mr. and Mrs. Willie Riggins, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. James M. Rose Mr. and Mrs. Roderick G. Rossborough Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Roughgarden Mr. and Mrs. Brant P. Ruder Mr. and Mrs. William A. Scales Mr. and Mrs. G. Byron Schoepf Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schouten Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Sciortino Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Slayton Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Sloan, II Ms. Denise D. Smith Ms. Pamela R. Smith Dr. and Mrs. Philip J. Smith Spartan Athletic Booster Club Mr. and Mrs. Craig S. Stevens Dr. and Mrs. L. Todd Stewart Dr. and Mrs. J. Lee Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Stubbs Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Syphoe Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Tardy Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. John F. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Thornton Mr. and Mrs. Gregg B. Torrance Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Van Vlake Mr. and Mrs. R. Donovan White Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Whiteneck Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Willyerd Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Wood Mr. and Mrs. R. Duane Wood Mr. and Mrs. Jon Wright Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Young

gacs 2009-2010

Donor List

TIME FOR THE HARVEST


Fall is synonymous with harvest time. There is a chill in the air; coats, hats and gloves are brought out of storage, and apple cider is on the table. The crops are in and winter is on its way. Many of us are experiencing personal harvest years. Weve worked hard and been blessed by the fruits of our labor. We want to live each day in the moment and live without regret. Our goal is a bountiful harvest for us and our loved ones. Seventy-five people were asked what they would change if they had life to live over again. First, they said they would take more risks you know, eat more ice cream and less yogurt; walk barefoot in the sand. Second, they would work harder on developing and maintaining healthy family relationships. And finally, they would establish a legacy by which they would be remembered. A legacy is something you establish now that will live on. Its more than a monument, its a memory marker. The Washington Monument is an honor to the life of George Washington. Arlington National Cemetery has monuments in honor and memory of the lives of those who defended this countrys freedoms. A legacy provides guidance for future generations. Its a portrait of our past that hopefully inspires others now and in the future. The legacy that we leave could be established through memories, time or our resources. What will be your legacy? You can find helpful information about wills and estate planning by visiting the GACS planned giving website at www.gacslegacy.org or you may contact Chandler Means, Director of Planned Giving at 770-243-2207 or cmeans@greateratlantachristian.org. Chandler Means, Development Office Operations Manager

38

winter 2010 | gacs today

to all Georgia GOAL participants from a GACS family:


gacs 2009-2010
r al Program fo e Georgia Go stance via th ceived assi would have Our family re ubt that we here is no do T ld have ever school year. unity we cou the 2010-2011 eatest opport afford the gr sistance. hout this as been unable to ing GACS, wit nd nths our children, atte first two mo provided our 09 after the our decision in 20 ld not allow We made the , that we cou at GACS perience. been enrolled wonderful ex eldest son had s out on this is stance so children to m rded this assi younger two have been affo CS. sed by God to uld attend GA We were bles r children co u all three of o ue; it is not one but this to be tr GACS know at e true who have been understand th While those o have not, to se wh r children. cult for tho not just you probably diffi entire family, your here it hool has on y, the atmosp impact the sc entire facult the ook stian faith of s entire outl The deep Chri to your child ings enced e meaning it br ust be experi creates and th rt note but m is sho pressed in th allowed us. cannot be ex e donor have raction you th daily inte through the her math, l areas; whet provided in al education but the The level of is wonderful art or music all tics, sports, in addition to language, robo hristian faith udy our C our actice and st s into words freedom to pr cannot expres r family opened enomenal. Ou doors it has of these is ph e wonderful and all th GACS family love for the entire family. inds for our hearts and m in our t gratitude! With sinceres nts entary Stude of GACS Elem Family

A BIG THANK YOU

Annual Report
39

If you are a Georgia resident and missed the opportunity to help a family in 2010, please remember the Georgia GOAL Program for 2011.
gacs today | winter 2010

GACS ALUMNI NEWS

reunion Class of 1970/71


winter 2010
a lu m n i n e w s

CLASS OF 19 72
Jeff Carson lives in Mableton, GA and owns J. Carson Construction. He has three children: Andy (25), Danny (23) and Amanda (20).
gac's first homecoming queen, newana (thomason) williamson ('70) crowns 2010 homecoming queen, sarah brown.

Carol (Campbell) and Curtis Parker now have 2 beautiful grandchildren, Ashley (3) and Campbell (8 months). Their youngest son, Wesley, just completed his Doctorial degree from Florida State University in Music Performance Percussion and is Assistant Professor of Music at Harding University and Director of Athletic Bands. Their oldest son lives in Ft. Worth, TX and is Account Executive for Warren-Douglas Advertising Agency. The Parkers still live in Memphis, TN. Robbie and Steve Millner recently moved to Bethlehem, GA.

CLASS OF 19 78
Jan (Hatchett) and Brian King recently visited Cusco, Peru, where their daughter, Charla, lives with her husband, Matt and new baby, Gabriela. The Kings reside in Spring Hill, TN and celebrated 31 years of marriage in August.
brian and jan (hatchett) king

Dob Waites, his wife Korky, and twins, William and Joseph, relocated to Saint Simons Island, GA in May 2010.

40

winter 2010 | gacs today

CLASS OF 1981
Mark and Tracy Arnett have been married for 18 years. They live in Douglasville with their two sons, Taylor (10) and Joshua (1). Tracy is a teacher for Douglas County Schools and Mark owns a commercial wood door shop in Austell. They attend Central Baptist Church.

CLASS OF 1983 a lu m n i n e w s
Kristina (Martin) and David Rosenberg welcomed twin daughters, Chloe and Sloan in June 2010.

Lets Connect!
CLASS OF 1976
Mary (Himes) Campbell Rene (Oswalt) Connally Robert Dilworth Melinda (Cato) Hay Kathy (Bailey) Holland Sandra (Cole) King Paul Littrell Leigh (Styron) Neimeyer Denise (Mason) Ranallo Susan (Adair) Smith Diane (Daugherty) Tucker Pamela (Smithwick) Whitehead Patricia (Kelly) Wood

See names you know? Send their contact information to rstrickland@greateratlantachristian.org.

winter 2010

CLASS OF 1986
Craig Atkinson Brock Ballard James Beaver Jenni Camp Leianne Clements Janet Denker Robert Denton David Elder Michele Gayler Kenneth Guthrie Karen (Cassell) Henry Damon McClurg Katherine Reynolds Russ Schlenker Lynn Smith Brad Spence Mark Spraggins Phillip Story Kelly Ward Tina Wells Bradley Williams

Peter Hsiao Natsue Ishida Michael Jamison David Jumper Tara Lacey Nicole Lewis Andy Merl Fred Park Bethany Reed Andrew Robertson Joseph Shiver Ryan Strange Robert Stroud Jennifer Tanner Brandon Whitaker

Lindsay (Eaton) Pack Kyong Park Sean Ruban Jimmy Scyoc Keiichiro Shoji Amanda (Morris) Skinner Brooke Stinson Andrew Thoms Christine (Cyphers) Tirona Rebekah Walters Nikki (Nixon) Wolf

CLASS OF 2001
Mollie Allen Lavoska Barton Lindsay Boyd Sarah (Ruggiero) Drennan Jonathan Ellis Alex Galperina Jennifer Giesemann Bradley Hamilton Lincoln Hamilton Ryann Hebert Andrew Henley Evan Lassiter Joseph Lawrence Christopher Lentz Ryan Lindsay Amy Page Gun Sea Park Richard Perrins Brittany Smith Hirokazu Takei Bryce Teale Daniel Werner Michael Yu

CLASS OF 1981
Gregory Adams Jeff Anglin Kandy Barker John Berkshire Gary Bryant Clay Carson Patrick Crump Barbie (Pickhardt) Gillett Stan Hudgins Ronnie Marks Rebecca (Hearn) Martin Sam Mullins Heather (Porter) Nicholson William Nolan Susan Stephens Mark Story Hope (Stark) Strozinsky Brenda (Cherry) White Ric Yarbrough Sandra Ziegler

CLASS OF 1996
Sarah Ballard Bobby Buisson Matthew Carter Janna (Luzier) Durbin Amy Duvall Derek Evatt Daniel Gastineau Steve Grubbs Lauren Herald Robin (Kendrick) Irwin Katrina Kee Britney (Goodwin) Kerley Elizabeth (Thompson) Kolb Michael Lawson Fong Long Lee Arnold Liu Yun-Pei Lu Francisco Medina Katherine (Buck) Moore Hope (Lewis) Mullins

CLASS OF 1991
Brent Anderson Frank Beaudine Karyn Blasi Toria (Touchton) Boyd Keith Bozeman Tracy (Goodwin) Brown Danielle Cahoon Craig Curtis Monica (Huguley) Danielson Chris DiVecchio Tyra (Gyllstrom) Flynn James Haviland Brian Henderson

gacs today | winter 2010

41

CLASS OF 1984
Todd Hall is engaged to Leanne Williams and lives in Scottsdale, AZ. Todd and Leanne will be married in Atlanta next spring.

winter 2010

CLASS OF 1986
Jennifer (King) and Scott Ley were married in February 2010. The Leys live in Conyers, GA. Jennifer is teaching special education in a Title 1 school in Conyers. Scott is a National Sales Manager for Lam Lighting, a division of Philips.

CLASS OF 1987
Scott Waller marriedMelissa Henderson in September 2010. The Wallers have two children, Matthew (9) and Jordyn (8).

a lu m n i n e w s

CLASS OF 1988
Missy (Buisson) Velis lives in Dahlonega with her husband, Angelo, and daughters, Marion (14) and Sofia (11). The Velis family started an outreach program several years ago in the North Georgia area. More updates on this ministry can be found at www.thetorch-urbanministries.org.

berkli and easton hall

reunion Class of 1990

42

winter 2010 | gacs today

CLASS OF 1990
Tamara (Bartlett) and Dean Robinson have recently been blessed with two more children. Brooklyn (11) and Reagan (7) were adopted from Russia in April 2010. They join Blake (14), Tate (11), Olivia (7), Lauren (5) and Riley (2) to make one very busy but abundantly happy household.

candler grayson shaw

a lu m n i n e w s

CLASS OF 1991
Alethea (Martin) and Mark Hall recently moved to Marietta, GA with their two children, Berkli (4) and Easton (18 months).

CLASS OF 1993
Kerri Shaw is a Home Study Specialist for FaithBridge Foster Care, Inc. located in Alpharetta, GA. Kerri is blessed to announce the adoption of her son, Candler Grayson Shaw in July 2010. Candler was born June 26, 2008. Paul and Lauren Wood welcomed their third child,Brayden Barry, in August 2010.Brayden joins sisters, Kaitlyn (6) and Hailey (4).

brayden barry wood

winter 2010

CLASS OF 1994
Justin and Amanda (Cost) Walton (99) welcomed their second daughter, Hope Cardell, on April 18, 2010. Big sister Hannah is now 2 . The Waltons live in Lawrenceville, GA.

hope cardell walton

CLASS OF 1995
Matt and Jessica Fincher welcomed their fourth son, Jude Matthew, on June 4, 2010. Jude joins big brothers Luke (6), Nathan (4), and Micah (2). Matt has been a teacher at GACS since 2005 and is now Chair of the Social Studies Department. The Finchers live in Lilburn, GA. Jamie (Helms) Huff and husband, Glen welcomed daughter, Reagan Michelle, on May 19, 2010. Reagan joins big sister Marion-Elise (2). The Huff family lives in Buford, GA.
jude matthew fincher

CLASS OF 1996
Ashley (Burton) and Cary Sanders welcomed daughter, Eden Ellis, in August 2010. Eden joins big brother, Noah. The Sanders live in Murfreesboro, TN.

glen and jamie huff with new daughter, reagan michelle, and big sister marion-elise

gacs today | winter 2010

43

reunion Class of 2000


winter 2010
a lu m n i n e w s

CLASS OF 199 7
Jessica (Porter) Smith and her husband, Doug, welcomed Millie Rose into their family March 1, 2010. Big brother, Porter, turned 3 in September. The Smiths live in Huntsville, AL.
jessica and doug smith

CLASS OF 1998
Congratulations to Jonathan and Sara Kilpatrick who are proud parents of Noah Dale. Congratulations to big brother Nicholas and to proud grandparents, Dale & Cindy Kilpatrick. Ibby and Erin Nasmyth welcomed their second daughter, Audrey Noelle, on October 3, 2010. Audrey joins big sister, Olivia (19 months). The Nasmyths live in Charlotte, NC.

audrey noelle naysmyth

CLASS OF 1999
Stephanie (Giesemann) and Matt Vyverberg welcomed son, Luke David, in May 2010. The Vyverbergs live in Decatur, GA..
GRAHAM SCOBEY

luke david vyverberg

Peyton Riley Baggett was born to Andrew and Jennifer Gage Baggett on May 10, 2010. Drew and Jen live in Johns Creek, GA after returning from Denver, CO. They both work in the telecom industry.

44

winter 2010 | gacs today

CLASS OF 2000
Chapman Maddox has been named Director of Development for Six Point Harness Animation Studio after working for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim in comedy development. Craig Vick married Carrie Stake in June 2007. They live in Benton, AR with their two children, Jack (3) and Lucy (5). Craig is the Controller for USA Drugs in Little Rock, AR and they worship at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.
jack and lucy vick

a lu m n i n e w s

CLASS OF 2001
Amy (Howard) and Ryan Chamblee welcomed son, Jackson Graham in June 2010. Jackson joins big sister, Ella Grace (2). Amy teaches JH English at her alma mater, GACS. Ryan teaches JH Bible and boys soccer at GACS. Adrian Lawrence (02) and Melissa Bartlett (01) were married on October 16th, 2010 at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Adrian completed his masters degree in Architecture at Georgia Tech and Missy completed her masters degree in Counseling Psychology at West Georgia. They live in Buckhead.
jackson graham and ella grace chamblee

winter 2010

CLASS OF 2002
Laura (Brown) married James Damioli in June 2010. Laura graduated from Tulane University with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Kinesiology, and a M.S. in Neuroscience. The Damiolis live in Macon, GA where Laura is a third year medical student at Mercer University School of Medicine. James is a recent graduate of Tulane University. Miranda (Swann) married Michael Haley of Snellville, GA in May 2010 at Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, GA. Miranda graduated from Emory University in 2006 and is now a department coordinator for an engineering firm in Marietta. Michael is an engineer for Toyo Tires North America in White, GA. They currently live in White, GA. Robert Lindsay earned his Masters of Theology from Lipscomb University in August 2010. He currently teaches middle school at Ezell Harding Christian School and is a part time youth minister at Tusculum Church of Christ in Nashville, TN where he lives with his wife, Melissa. Carrie (Chastain) and Shane Speck welcomed their first child, Caroline Morgan, on June 25, 2010. The Specks live in Murfreesboro, TN.

adrian and melissa lawrence

robert lindsay

caroline morgan speck

peyton riley baggett

KRISTIN LEIGH

gacs today | winter 2010

45

CLASS OF 2003
Jim Knauss received his pilot wings on December 18, 2009. He has logged over 500 hours of flying for the Air Force. He is a NATO Fighter Instructor Pilot at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. He and Hannah, his wife of two years, have been living there for a year. Cameron Melson is an Account Executive at The Bankers Exchange in Smyrna, GA. Cameron is responsible for developing the international ATM Service Companies as well as US banks for parts, rebranding and retail banking solutions. He lives in Brookhaven, GA. After graduating from University of Nevada, Amanda Zeidan, moved to Istanbul, Turkey as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar for two years. Upon returning to Atlanta, Amanda received an internship in Development at The Carter Center where she had an opportunity to meet Jimmy Carter in his hometown of Plains, GA. During her internship she worked in Development at C5 Youth Foundation, a non-profit associated with Coca-Cola. In fall 2010, Zeidan departed for Peace Corps, Azerbaijan as a Community Economic Advisor where she will work to diversify economic opportunitiesin oil wealthy country. Zeidan looks forward to learning both Azerbaijani and Russian over the next two years.

winter 2010

jim knauss

a lu m n i n e w s

shay and whitney frendt

amanda zeidan with jimmy and rosalynn carter

46

winter 2010 | gacs today

CLASS OF 2004
Whitney (Stone) and Shay Frendt were married June 12, 2010 in Atlanta. Whitney is the daughter of Susan (Womack) Hudlow (81). Both Shay and Whitney graduated from the University of Georgia (Shay 07, Whitney 08). Whitney received her Master of Arts in Teaching from Meredith College in 2009 and is teaching second grade. Shay is employed by Relevance, an agile web research and development company. The Frendts live in Raleigh, NC. Eric and Brittany (Hoskin 05) Hawkins are currently in Fiji working on an eco-building project until December 2010. The project, helpsnatives, use available resources to build structures. They will move on to New Zealand to work on a similar project in June 2011.
daniel and katelen jennings

a lu m n i n e w s

CLASS OF 2005
Katelen Nichols married Daniel Jennings on December 12, 2009. They live in Nashville, TN. Daniel is a CPA and works for a small firm. Katelen graduated in spring 2009 with an Interior Design degree.
jimmy and kelsey sisk

winter 2010

Kelsey (Vick) and Jimmy Sisk were married in June 2009. Kelsey graduated from Harding University in December of 2009 with a BA in Early Childhood Education. She is teaching kindergarten at Frank Tillery Elementary School in Rogers, AR and Jimmy is a Territory Manager with M & A Supply Co. The Sisks live in Centerton, AR and worship at Bentonville Church of Christ.

CLASS OF 2006
Chris Hudgins graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and is certified in Crime Scene Investigation. He is a Detention Officer with the Anderson City Police Department and recently completed the Basic Jail Certification to receive certification in Class 2 Law Enforcement. Chris lives in Seneca, SC. Taylor Malcolm graduated in May 2010 from Mercer University in Macon with a double major in Business and Spanish. He currently lives in Bangkok, Thailand where he is teaching in an international school for 1 year. Lisa Warren received her White Coat in August 2010 at the Class of 2014 White Coat Ceremony of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.
taylor malcolm chris hudgins

lisa warren

gacs today | winter 2010

47

CLASS OF 2007
James Banks Deal, Jr., was named The 2009-2010 University of Georgia Outstanding Undergraduate by the American Chemical Society. He is currently a chemistry major enrolled in the UGA Honors Program. His research focuses on synthesizing photolabile caging groups for biologically active molecules. Hunter Main married Haley Lehman in July 2010. The Mains live in Searcy, AR and attend Harding University.

winter 2010

CLASS OF 2008
Sara Collins is a third year management student at Georgia Tech. This past spring, she was awarded the College of Management High Performance Award for the Sophomore Class. The award is based on leadership experience, academic performance, community service, and work experience. Sara was a Promotions and Training Intern in Atlanta at SPANX, Inc. and is currently serving as a Vice President in her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi. Sara is also a student ambassador for Georgia Tech.

a lu m n i n e w s

sara collins

GACS Class of 2007, Madison Asef


was elected University of Georgia Homecoming Queen on October 16 after a lengthy faculty interview process and a student body nomination of over 35,000. Four years earlier, we knew that we were sending another of our best and brightest to UGA. Madison approached college as she did GAC, as a dedicated, passionate girl looking to get involved on campus and to make the most of her opportunities. Her academic performance at UGA is impressive. She has been a member of the Honors College, named to the Deans List, has maintained a 3.4 GPA while participating in multiple service and academic organizations among being an orientation leader and also an active member of Gamma Phi Beta. She actively donates her time to ugaMiracle Organization, Mercy Health Clinic, Athens Homeless Shelter and participates in medical missions. Madison truly exemplifies what it means to be a GACS Spartan and a Georgia Bulldog. She is dedicated and passionate about education, philanthropy, and most importantly, her love for the Lord.

madison asef

48

winter 2010 | gacs today

"I still remember my favorite art projects at GACS: printmaking in Mrs. Elaine Adams class and sculpture projects in Coach Tim Bakers 3D class."

a lu m n i n e w s

GACS ALUM PASSES ON THE EXPERIENCES LEARNED INTO HER OWN CLASSROOM
First Year Teacher: The Legacy of Innovative Teaching Continues [ britney harper, class of 2006 ]

winter 2010

hen I went to college I decided to pursue art because it is what I did best. I wanted a career that would allow me to interact with others, as I could not imagine myself sitting behind a desk all day. My style of teaching was developed years earlier by watching my art instructors at GAC. I model what I expect from the students, and then let them take the reigns. I still remember my favorite art projects at GAC, printmaking in Mrs. Elaine Adams class and sculpture projects in Coach Tim Bakers 3D class. I was thrilled to obtain a teaching position at Lipscomb Elementary School in Nashville. Teaching at a private school allows me to be myself and share Christ with others. Also, while many public schools are eliminating art programs, private schools like GACS value and support a full curriculum that includes the arts. My prayer for my students is that they grow beyond what they think they are capable of in art. Succeeding in art gives students confidence. I love working with children. Naturally, I want them to think Im the coolest teacher around, but really, I want them to be equipped to problem solve and communicate ideas through art. These are skills that will be relevant throughout their life, regardless of the career they pursue. Currently, I am involved in developing a curriculum entitled Art

Around the World. Our theme verse in art this year is Go into ALL THE WORLD and preach the good news (Mark 16:15). I felt that if we are called to go into all the world, we ought to know a little something about our world! We study art from many different cultures. So far, my classes have visited South and Central America, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. We learned about Native American art just in time for Thanksgiving. Africa, Europe, and Asia will be visited" during the spring semester. Honestly, I dont think my first year of teaching could be any better. Seeing my students grow and change, and to know that the Lord is working through me to touch lives, is the most rewarding career I can imagine. n
gacs today | winter 2010

49

GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL


1575 indian trail road norcross, georgia 30093

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Norcross, GA Permit #11

PAID

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED


Greater Atlanta Christian School Incorporated admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other administered programs.

SHOP THE GAC SPARTAN STORE


spartanstore.greateratlantachristian.org

You might also like