Quick notes

• US Graduation - May 18, 2:00 pm, Johnny Mercer Auditorium
• Last Day of 2007-08 School year - Friday, May 23rd

Legacy Capital Campaign
We continue to move toward successfully matching $7.5 million dollars available in matching gifts. More than 320 SCPS families and friends have committed nearly $2.4 million so far. If you have not yet sent in your gift or pledge, please consider doing so as soon as possible! We are particularly seeking gifts and pledges over up to a five-year period. Our PHONATHON to all current parents is still in progress.

• Donate or Pledge online
• List of Donors, including Alumni Participation by Year

Participation (as of 5/8/08)
Division	Number1	Committed Gift2	Amount3
Daycare/Preschool	192	13 ( 7%)	$50,425
CP Lower School	576	85 (15%)	$305,800
DA Lower School	113	19 (17%)	$40,400
Middle School	373	66 (18%)	$292,200
Upper School	470	61 (13%)	$352,200
Sub-total	1,724	244 (14%)	$1,041,000
Alumni	3,435	42	$268,150
Employees	204	60	$113,250
Grandparents	2,008	38	$197,400

1 - Total number of constituents in each category.
2 - Number who have made a donation or pledge at this point.
3 - Apportioned amounts committed so far. If a family has students in more than one school division, the family’s gift “credit” is equally divided between the divisions their students attend. Also, for purposes of accounting for support by our different constituencies, gifts from persons with multiple constituencies count more than once in this chart, but only once in the overall total. For example, for a parent who is also an alumnus and an employee, their total gift amount is counted in each appropriate column above, but only once in our overall total.
 

Construction and Planning Updates

• The new Upper School plans are complete, the Board is in the process of securing construction financing, and the project should go out to bid in the next couple of months, with groundbreaking anticipated some time this summer.
• The current main Upper School building will be getting a new roof and a face-lift during the summer months.
• The new Daycare/Preschool facilities and grounds are almost complete and should be ready for occupancy by July.
• As our current 5-Year Long-range Plan comes to a close this year, the Board is working to conduct a new strategic planning process this coming fall, which will involve interviews with representatives from administration, faculty/staff, parents, students, and alumni. Watch for more information when school starts back.

Project Manager Hired
Joseph Smith has been hired as SCPS Project Manager, Owner's Representative for the remaining time of our outstanding construction projects (estimated two years). Mr. Smith comes to us with 26 years experience in project management, 23 of those with the Housing Authority of Savannah (1984-2007) having planned and coordinated all new construction projects, developing budgets for new construction and capital improvements, reviewing and approving contractor's pay requests, serving as Contract Administrator for over $80,000,000 in capital improvements, inspecting work in progress to insure compliance with plans and specifications, etc. We welcome Mr. Smith and look forward to benefiting from his experience.

2008 SCPS Sports Camp
June 16 – 19, 2008
$70 per individual, $180 per family (3 or more)

Available for students ages 7-13, this three-hour daily sport camp will include a morning devotion with FCA leader Ed Pulkinen, dynamic warm-up with the Raider Coaching Staff, snack breaks and 3 sessions to choose the sport that you want to play! Selections include:  Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Track and Basketball. Register today!

SCPS Raider Baseball Camp
This three-day camp will be offered June 2-4 and June 9-11 for kids 8-13 years of age. The cost is $75 per 3-day camp. The camp covers all basics of baseball (boys) and softball (girls). Registration fee includes a camp T-shirt and pizza party on the last day! Register today by contacting Carl Carter at 234-1653 x 218 or ccarter@savcps.com!

"Alice In Wonderland" Volunteers
Nearly one hundred volunteers joined together to assist seventy-four Savannah Christian Preparatory School 3^rd-12^th cast members of "Alice in Wonderland, Jr." produce four performances in the Lucas Theatre the first weekend in March 2008 . . . more

2008 Gala Report
The picturesque Savannah River at sunset was the backdrop for Savannah Christian’s fifth annual Gala, which was held Saturday, April 26^th at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. Several hundred guests gathered to enjoy the expansive Silent Auction and Big Board area, feverishly bidding on more than 220 items donated to SCPS from parents, alumni, alumni parents and friends of the school. New this year, we had precious grade-level pictures taken of our lower school students that were framed and matted, and included each student’s signature. We also had items from unique hand-painted chairs to the latest technology in home entertainment. Dinner guests enjoyed the beautiful ballroom, accented by breathtaking flowers, and delectable beef tenderloin and Savannah crab cakes.

The Live Auction once again did not disappoint in the level of excitement and entertainment. A surprise item included a beautiful Gretsch guitar autographed by SCPS friend and supporter, Gregg Allman, along with an opportunity to meet the musician from the Allman Brothers Band. The excitement was contagious and hit an all new high as the Gala guests received a quick lesson and demonstration on our SmartBoards from Mrs. Angie Briotta. You could hear a pin drop as the guests saw the equipment in motion. Bidding was opened and instantly paddles went up as guests purchased numerous SmartBoards to be placed in classrooms by this Fall! Our coaching staff, led by Coach Donald Chumley, also shared information on equipment needed for the Eckurg Center workout rooms. Once again the paddles rose to applause, and donations continued to come in, even after the auction, as Dick and Judy Eckburg graciously committed to purchase fifteen power racks to equip the new workout room in the Eckburg Center. A fun dance to great beach music wrapped up the event that once again can be described as a true success for each and every SCPS student.

The sponsors, donors, attendees, and volunteers each deserve a huge round of applause for making this amazing evening such a success. Please take a moment to review the lists below of very special volunteers and sponsors who helped make this possible.

Gala Table Sponsors	Gala Sponsors	Gala Volunteers
Southcoast Medical Group at Chatham Parkway Tidewater Landscape Management Terry R. Lee Contracting Company Chatham Orthopaedic Associates Dr. & Mrs. Steven Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Danny Falligant ROBCO Environmental, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stevenson Momentum Resources, Inc. Envirovac Service, Inc. Port City Pawn Shop The Savannah Bank A & R Flooring, Inc. Friends of SCPS Morgan Stanley	Signature Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors	Christy Huber- Ellis Cindy Hudgins David Blais Phillip Carter Tracy Inglesby E. Ray Carter Joy Deal Cathleen Korzik Michelle Culbertson Christine Post Melissa Pelkey Jennifer Herndon Tracey Sandnes Alison White Dana Davidson Elizabeth Kelley Kenny Williams Stacy David Erin Chadwick Kelley Cale Janister Herring Kelly Wortley Wendy Marshall Holly Kesler Hunter Chadwick Traci Mertz Debbie Fairbanks Catherine Hill Rick Tindol Lynn Lewis Judy Crapse Mary Redding Debbie Deal Carol Bowman more Gala volunteers

Spring Band Concert - Mr. Yancey welcomes the audience with the 5th Grade Band on stage. The Middle School Band and Upper School Jazz band also played. (Photo by Carol Bowman) Artwork Installation - Upper School student, Cole Moyer, hangs his "One-Eyed, Swedish Corn Dog Fish" project in the Artwork Installation pictured above in the Lower School Media Center on Chatham Parkway. (Photos submitted by Lara Buss) Jazz Band - On Friday, April 11 the Upper School Jazz Band entertained the students and faculty of the Chatham Parkway Lower School during their weekly chapel. The band played a variety of music ranging from swing, blues, and Motown. Some of the teachers impressed the band and the students with some impressive dance moves. A good time was had by all. Muppet Movie Premiere - Upper School Drama Class members recently treated Pre-K students to a first class movie premiere experience in the Eckburg Center

New Raider
Lauren Potter, who teaches Kindergarten at our DeRenne Campus, and her husband, Nathan, welcomed Addison Brooke Potter (Addy) on March 9, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. She was 10 days early! Mrs. Potter wrote that she and Nathan “are both thrilled and fell instantly in love with her. The triage nurse who took care of me when we first arrived was our friend Canas' mother, and she was wonderful. An SCPS parent was the nurse who coached us and took care of us during the labor and delivery. She was absolutely sent to us from the Lord!”

Upper School Shares With Lower School
Upper School Fine Arts Students recently displayed their artwork as an installation piece in the Lower School Chatham Parkway Library. The students studied sculpture and were given an assignment to make an "assemblage" sculpture of a sea creature. The requirements were that it had to be made from an assembly of found items and it had to be a sea creature, either real or imagined. The artwork was hung from the ceiling as well as displayed on the top of the bookshelf. The Lower School students are enjoying the display and are already picking out their favorites. One student was heard to remark "the library is a fun place to be."

SCPS Holds First Movie Premiere!
By Sherry Schomburg

On Friday, April 25, the Pre-Kindergarten was treated to a premiere showing of The Muppet Movie. Mrs. Stembridge’s Theater Production class transformed the Eckburg Center into a classic Hollywood movie theater, complete with red carpet, “movie stars”, and paparazzi! The Pre-K students were treated like royalty as they were served popcorn and juice and given the opportunity to mingle with the “movie stars”. Then, after the “movie stars” went back to their work, the students sat back and enjoyed The Muppet Movie. A great time was had by all!

National Day of Prayer
Lower School students, faculty and staff participated in a special time of prayer for the nation on Thursday, May 1st to recognize the National Day of Prayer on both campuses. Students, faculty and staff gathered at the school flagpoles to pray for the leadership of the country and the men and women in the service who are continuing to make our freedom possible by their sacrifice.

PreK/K Field Day
P.E. teachers Mr. Dewey Hooper and Mrs. Deedee Colter organized several days of athletic events for our Lower School students. Ably assisted by large groups of parent volunteers, each day included a variety of athletic activities, and ended with tug-of-war among the classes on each grade level.

Band Concert
All fifth grade band participants joined together under the capable leadership of Dr. Bill Denton to open the Spring Band Concert on Thursday evening, April 17th in the Eckburg Center. The students have done extremely well this year as they have only been playing and learning their instruments since November. We are looking forward to having them perform again at the last chapel program when we recognize our “graduating” fifth grade students.

Administrative Assistants’ Day
SCPS administrators celebrated Administrative Assistants’ Day on Wednesday, April 23rd by treating a numbor of our staff to a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency. We are very grateful for the assistance they provide and SCPS on a daily basis, and this luncheon was a splendid way to say “thank you.”

Volunteer Thank-you Breakfasts
Thank you breakfasts were held at DeRenne and Chatham Parkway to thank the many parent volunteers who have worked so tirelessly to make this school year so successful and fun. They have helped in libraries, classrooms, on PTF Boards, with special events and activities, and with classroom parties for special holidays. Breakfast at DeRenne was coordinated by Mrs. Ellen Ellington, Lower School Office Administrator, and on Chatham Parkway by teachers Mrs. Lynn Wright and Mrs. Katie Peavley. Over 140 volunteers were invited to share in a delicious breakfast and receive a small SCPS tote bag from the teachers and staff of the Lower School.

May Calendar

• May 12, 9:30 am - Tanner/Wright (2nd grade) to Marine Science Center at Tybee
• May 13, 8:30 am - Chatham Parkway PTF Meeting
• May 13, 9:30 am - Quackenbush/Ringham/Sellers (2nd grade) to Marine Science Center at Tybee
• May 14, 10:00 am - DeRenne Awards Chapel: Attendance, Student Council, Patrols
• May 15, 9:00 am - Chatham Parkway Awards Chapel: Attendance, Student Council, Patrols, Scouts
• May 16 - Fourth Grade Trip to Charleston
• May 16, 8:45 am - 2:00 pm - Ivey/Joyce (5th grade) Dolphin Tour
• May 19, 8:45 am - 2:00 pm - Porter/Dixon (5th grade) Dolphin Tour
• May 20 - Fifth Grade Pool Party at Bacon Park Pool
• May 21 - Half Day/Non-uniform Day
• May 21, 8:45 am - DeRenne Honors Chapel & Fifth Grade Recognition, reception to follow in Cafeteria
• May 22 - Half Day/ Non-uniform Day
• May 22, 8:45 am - Chatham Parkway Honors Chapel & Fifth Grade Recognition, reception to follow in Blue Room
• May 23 - Half Day/Non-uniform Day; 11:00 am, End-of-year parties; 12:00 noon, SUMMER VACATION BEGINS FOR STUDENTS
• May 27-30 - Post planning for faculty and staff
   

SURF participants (L-R) - Donny Williams, Andrew Horton, and Clayton Edenfield SURF program - Clayton Edenfield (L) identifies benthic invertebrates and Andrew Horton and Donny Williams (R) dissect an oyster as part of the UGA Marine Education Center's SURF 2007-08 SURF program for select Middle School students Visiting Artist - Local artist and SCPS parent Josh Hill demonstrates painting to Middle School students at DeRenne Avenue. Josh also spent a day at the Upper School campus painting and teaching students outside in the pecan grove. Hole-in-One - Ricky McAllaster shot a hole-in-one at the SCPS Middle School golf match with Calvary and St. James at Sterling Links on Wednesday, April 16.

Edenfield Accepted into SURF Program
With Lauren Jensen, Marine Educator, SURF Program

Clayton Edenfield recently joined two other SCPS Middle School students - Andrew Horton and Donny Williams - in a unique program at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island entitled "Students Understanding Resources for the Future (SURF)." A total of 20 middle school students from the Savannah area are participating in the program.

SURF students have been attending hands-on, field and onsite learning sessions at the UGA Aquarium two to three Saturdays per month since November 2007. So far, they have dissected estuarine fish, transected marshes, compared barrier island habitats on Wassaw Island, surveyed Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the local waterways, explored archaeology sites, and collected fish species and abundance data aboard the R/V Sea Dawg. The SURF program will continue through the summer, finishing with a week-long Summer Research Institute in July.

SURF is funded by a Department of Natural Resources Coastal Incentive Grant, so the students are participating in this program for free. They were randomly selected from a lottery, after applying for the program last October. At the moment, the program has not been funded beyond the 2007-08 year.

Guest Artist Visits Campus
Josh Hill was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. He moved to Savannah in 1996. Josh now resides in Savannah with his wife Laurie, son Caleb, daughters Rachel and Hannah. Both Caleb and Rachel attend SCPS. Hannah will start Kindergarten next year.

Josh Hill has been painting oil on canvas since 1987 and watercolors since 1995. In 1995 he began painting as a decorative artist. Josh says he enjoys color and how colors work not only visually but also how color affects people's feelings. Color can lift, calm, excite and give insight into people. Josh hopes to master his knowledge of color in order to communicate with the world around him. During Josh's painting career he has been influenced by many artists. The three main artists are Van Gogh, Matisse, and Picasso. Josh says that Van Gogh's brush strokes are most like his own, hurried and confident, he does not mimic Van Gogh's techniques, but tries to understand the nature of them and then applies this to his own work.

Josh provides services such as faux finishes, painted furniture, murals, oil on canvas, watercolors, and mixed media three-dimensional artwork. Color consulting along with design and decorative advice for customers is also available.

Special Olympics
On Wednesday, April 2, Donnie Foster and Josh Lawhon volunteered with Special Olympics in Savannah. Through a golf venue at Bacon Park Course, these young men learned about the importance of giving their time to others through volunteering. They were responsible for running one of the golf stations for the severely handicapped middle and high school students in the public school system. This was yet another opportunity for the school and family to partner in “Developing the Whole Person to the Glory of God.”

Europe by SMARTBOARD
During spring break this year, Mark Reavis, a student in Mrs. Cheri Acree’s Science class, had the extraordinary opportunity to visit his uncle Wesley Lynah '97 in Warsaw and Krakow, Poland and Berlin, Germany. Adam Taulbee '97 also traveled with Mark on his visit. Using our latest technology, the SmartBoard, Mark discussed the history of the region, as well as the present culture of Poland and Berlin, Germany. Mathematical, historical and scientific facts were presented. Particularly touching to students was the discussion of the Holocaust.

Literary Chapel Reading Awards
A special Literary Chapel was held at the middle school on Wednesday, April 2nd. The purpose was to recognize, reward and encourage excellence in reading and writing. After an opening prayer by Ellison Helmly, Abbie Deloach presented a devotional which discussed the Bible being the greatest piece of literature ever written. Abbie wrote this devotional especially for the Literary Chapel . . . more

8,000 lbs of Cat and Dog Food!
The Middle School Student Government sponsored a Humane Society Food Drive called "Have a Heart." The students donated approximately 4 tons of cat and dog food and had a total school participation of 42%. The student government representatives and officers helped load a large Humane Society truck with the collected food on April 10th. Our students once again showed that they have a great heart and generous spirits!

Band Trip to Orlando
By Dr. Bill Denton

Bands Compete at Heritage Festival - SCPS 6th and 7th/8th bands recently performed, played, and worshiped in Orlando, Florida (photos submitted by Ron Josey)

On April 12th both the Sixth Grade Band and the Seventh/Eighth Grade Band performed in competition in Orlando Florida at the Heritage Festival. Both bands did very well receiving straight superiors, the highest possible rating. In the Middle School division, the Seventh/Eighth Grade Band received first place and the Sixth Grade Band received second place.

It was not all work and no play however. Saturday evening the students and their courageous chaperones shared a cool evening at Wet 'n Wild where they enjoyed short lines, a hotdog/hamburger buffet and a rowdy awards ceremony.

The next morning a bushy tailed but not so bright eyed bus full went to the Discovery Church where they enjoyed a contemporary service with great music and a terrific message. The sermon was on marriage, and while the students may not have found it relevant, perhaps someday the pastor's words will come back to them when they need them most.

After church it was off to Universal Studios. I think the students had a good time. Dr. Denton's favorite rides were "The Mummy" and "Terminator 3-D".

Reflections 2008
Reflections 2008 proved to be yet another successful project sponsored by the Savannah Christian Preparatory School’s Council for Arts and Academics. Following many hours of hard work and much preparation by the members, hundreds of items painted, sewn, pasted, drawn, fastened, or otherwise prepared by the students were placed entered into the competition. Congratulations are in order for everyone who entered; however, the following students received special recognition for their entries:

• HEADMASTER'S AWARD - Hannah Herrington, 8th Grade
  According to Lee Brantley, Middle School art teacher, Ruth Mathis, Upper School art teacher, said that this was the first year this award was open to Middle School students, and she wasn’t sure she was going to keep it that way after Hannah won – just kidding, of course. Mrs. Brantley told her not to worry, since she will have Hannah next year. Mrs. Brantley also shared that Hannah had only taken up drawing about a year ago and has had no formal training. Hannah’s mother became teary-eyed when Mrs. Brantley showed her her daughter’s artwork and award.
   
• 1ST PLACE WINNERS
  Ty Colter, Caleb Hill, Emily Lewis, Joanna Moon, Connor West, Kelly Coleman, Donny Williams, Abby Cail, Brad Boswell, Katherine Hewitt, Scotland Mitchell, Marika Brownlee, Jordan Barrs, Breanne Dykes, Howard Hickey, and the “Epidemics” web design team of Kate Braun, Sarah Byrd, Alyssa Ghuman, Austin Kessler, Drew Whitlow, Bryce Wolverton
   
• 2ND PLACE WINNERS
  Donny Williams, Brad Boswell, Jackie Wigley, Breanne Dykes, Abbey Waller, and the “Everyday Hazards” web design team of Mandy Carlson, Isabella Darden, Avery Edwards, Dalton Gregg, Reagan Gresham, Faraz Yousuf
   
• HONORABLE MENTION
  Philip McGee, Caroline Moore, Kelly Coleman, Emily Lewis, Abby Cail, Brad Boswell, Barron Brantley, Nathalie Avendano, Tayler Dodd, Divya Patel, Brooke Waters, Marissa Bates, Ellison Helmly, Tyler Duckworth, Akash Patel, and the “Nutrition Paradox” web design team of Tyler Daugherty, Leigh Hancock, Andy Kicklighter, Daniel Pinyan, Carlie Ayn Williams, Sarah Windeknecht

Middle School Calendar

• Mon, 05.12.08 - Spring Athletic Awards Cookout, DeRenne Avenue Campus
• Tue, 05.13.08 - Eighth-Grade Student Recognition Program, DeRenne Avenue Campus
• Thu, 05.15.08 - Chorus Performance, DeRenne Avenue Campus
• Fri, 05.16.08 - Field Day and Yearbook Signing Day
• Tue, 05.20.08 - 4th Quarter Examination, Periods 1
• Wed, 05.21.08 - ½ Day of School, 4th Quarter Exams, Periods 2 & 6
• Thu, 05.22.08 - ½ Day of School, 4th Quarter Exams, Periods 3 & 7
• Fri, 05.23.08 - ½ Day of School, 4th Quarter Exams – Periods 4 & 5
• Mon, 05.26.08 - School Holiday for Teachers, Memorial Day
• Tue, 05.27-30.08 - Post Planning Days
• Fri, 05.30.08 - 4th-Quarter Report Cards Mailed to Parents

• Class of 2008, Graduation - Sunday, May 18, 2:00 pm, Johnny Mercer Theater
• Upper School Exam Schedule, Spring 2008
• Summer School Calendar

2008 State AA Golf Champions (L-R) Drew Aimone, Jamie Ward, Ray Brinson, Kevin Richmond, Layton Truax, Andy Atkins 2008 Overall City Golf Champions - Drew Aimone (L) and Andy Aikens (R) tied to win the Boy's championship with a 70 (3 under par), and Brittany Hickey (C) won the Girl's championship with a 40 (3 over par). SCPS Coach Billy Shelton Wins 300th Game (L-R, Front) Granddaughters Payton and Addison Lovett. (Second row Alan Donnelly, Chad Boaen, Kyle Jones, Jordan Hill, Alex DeMaio, Mrs. Andriah Shelton, Coach Billy Shelton, Nate Sisolak and Coach Carl Carter. (Back row) Cooper Lemonds, Kenny Katzman, Andrew Drought, Cheshier Johnson, Jonathan Hester and Tyler Oglesby. Girls State Track - Sophomore Molly Wells (L), AA Region 1st Place winner in the 1 mile and 2 mile, and Senior Laura Simpson (R), 2nd Place winner in both events, competed in the Girls State Track meet in Albany, Georgia on May 1st and 2nd. Mrs. Potter's DeRenne Avenue Kindergarten Class (Mrs. Kelly Wells, long term sub) are fans and supporters, and made a poster for Molly and Laura to show their support. SCPS Coach DeeDee Colter (R) also attended, along with Regional winner Junior Jessica Green, who competed in the state Discus Throw. (Recent SCPS Track records) Boys State Track - SCPS Coach Marshall Wood (L) and Region AA 3200 Meter (2 mile) 1st place winner - senior Mark "Stuy" Lewis - following the state race in Jefferson, Georgia on Friday, May 9th. (Recent SCPS Track records)

SCPS Boys Win 2008 State Golf Championship
Sophomore Layton Truax low medalist with 69

Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Golf Team for winning their eighth 2AA State Championship in eleven years! The team came from behind Lovett, state champions for the past two years and this year's favorite to win, and Darlington with fantastic play on the back nine to win in the last few strokes of the championship match.

• Raiders Win State Golf Title Again - Savannah Morning News, 5/6/2008
• WTOC video - interviews with Drew Aimone, Jamie Ward, and Layton Truax
• Rome Tribune video - excerpts from SCPS Coach Doyle Kelley and our low medalist, Layton Truax, together with commentary from the Darlington High School Coach, whose school hosted the State Championship match. Click on AA state golf championship at Coosa Country Club.

Congratulations to our Boys Team for finishing 1^st in the city and 2^nd in the Region. Our Girls Golf teams also placed 2^nd in the Region, and came in 5^th in the state competition.

Boys Soccer Team Banks Impressive 18-2 Season
Our fourth-ranked Boys Soccer team advanced to the third round of the State playoffs before losing to the top-ranked Walker Wolverines, 2-1. The Raider team, who only allowed eight goals all year, only lost two games all season, and both losses were to Walker. The boys entered the state playoffs having outscored their opponents 105-5, and registered 12 shutouts during the season.

All-Star Basketball Team
Congratulations to Hunter Barker, Hayden Cardiff, Allyson Faircloth, Kaila Parham and Meredith Stevens who were selected for the Chatham County All-Star Basketball Team! Congratulations, Raiders!

Savannah Science Seminar
The following six of nine 10th grade students testing for Savannah Science Seminar have been invited to apply for the 2008-2009 session: Sydney Botkin, John Burke, Emily DePue, Michelle Drewry, Cory Freymuth, and Karan Patel. Final selections (for 30 total) will be made in early May based on application letters and teacher recommendations from the pool of about 60 students invited region-wide.

BotBall
The Botball Robotics Team competed in Macon April 5th, placing 2nd overall and 1st in documentation. Our team was made up of three returning upper classmen - two seniors, Mark Stevenson and Morgan Lupton, and Junior Robert Daniel. New and valuable contributing members include junior Caroline Von Waldner (documentation), freshmen Dylan Blake, Daniel Thompson, Michael Bonifacio and Katherine Shirley. The competition will be moved to Atlanta (Mercer Campus) next year.

French National Honor Society
The French National Honor Society has chosen new members to be inducted in May. Members must have been enrolled in French for at least 3 semesters and have an A average in French, as well as at least a B average in all other subjects. Continuing members are:  Langdon Boxxe, Allyson Faircloth, Justine Gillette, Briana Pirovano, Taylor Ruffo, Laura Simpson, and Megan Thompson. New members are:  Robert Brown, Jill Luse, Menesh Mehta, Purvi Patel, and Andrew Spadoni.

Summer Language Trips
Ms. Leblang is preparing to take 30 adults and students to Italy in June (11 days) and will be taking six students to Spain in July (17 days).

Beta Club
Congratulations to Allyson Faircloth for her selection as a semifinalist by the National Beta Club Scholarship Program.

Erika Loupee will be attending the Georgia Tech Girls Night Out program for exceptional prospective women students June 22 and 23. Attendance at Girls Night Out at Georgia Tech is limited to women students having a PSAT (Verbal + Math) score of 120 and above or an SAT (Verbal + Math) score of 1200.

Junior Council of Savannah World Affairs Council
On March 27^th, SCPS hosted Admiral William Pendley, Vice-President of the Savannah Council on World Affairs, for his talk “Preparing for the World You Will Inherit.” He is a retired Aviator with the US Navy and has served as Director of Strategic Studies at the National Defense University and was a Professor of International Relations and Asian Studies at the Air War College.

WorldQuest
Robert Daniel and Ashlynne Blunt participated in the WorldQuest competition in Washington, D.C. in April as two of the four high school students sent from Savannah by the Savannah Council on World Affairs. Robert also won 1st Place ($500 cash prize) for his essay and read it at the SCWA program on April 16^th.

Art Class Workshop
On Friday April 11^th, Stephen Matthew Toole presented a workshop on sculpture to Mrs. Mathis' Art classes. Matt is a 1989 graduate of SCPS and is employed at SCAD as a Professor of Foundation Studies/Sculpture. Professor Tool showed slides of his artwork, as well as his students’ artwork. He brought a variety of items to the workshop and discussed various methods of making sculptures from found objects. The students will complete a sculpture project based on the techniques they learned in Mr. Toole's workshop.

Mrs. Webb Helps Raise $13,000 for Relay for Life
Over the past few months, Mrs. Webb has helped raise $13,000 for Relay for Life through her local church, including $9,800 in donations and $3,000 from cookie sales in the Upper School office.

Visiting Professor from SCAD
Mr. Matt Toole, Professor of Foundation Studies/Sculpture at Savannah College of Art and Design conducted two sculpture workshops with Ruth Mathis' 6th and 7th period art classes on Friday April llth. According to Mrs. Mathis, "We were thrilled to once again partner with SCAD to extend the art learning experience."

Recent Signings

• Tyler Albritton - South Georgia College, Soccer
• Annie Baldwin - Erskine College, Golf
• Matt Ball - United States Military Academy at West Point, Soccer
• Jake Carter - South Georgia College, Soccer
• Sarah Cintron - University of Alabama, a full ROTC scholarship and recipient of the Air Force ROTC Commander's Leadership Scholarship, which is awarded to only one student out of 12,000 applicants nationwide.
• Emily Corish - Augusta State University, Softball
• Brittany Hickey - Mercer University, Golf and the prestigious Presidential Scholarship based on her academic excellence to cover her college expenses for the next four years. Brittany was awarded a $32,250 academic scholarship for each year she attends and $20,000 for golf, for a grand total of $149,000 in scholarship funds.
• Tyler Hooks - South Georgia College, Soccer
• Angela Poulos - Palm Beach Atlantic University, Soccer

• 1978 Class Reunion Scheduled
  July 12, 2008
  Savannah Yacht Club
  $60.00 Per Person

  Please mail check to:  Sally Bruckner Connelly, 1117 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA  31410

  We are collecting old class pictures for a PowerPoint presentation. Please e-mail pictures to jalink@bellsouth.net.

Alumni Updates

Anne Tyson Jackson '52 lives with her husband Bill in Anaheim, California and writes, "Wow! When I think back to the history of the school and the God-given privilege to have been involved and a part of it all, I consider it one of the richest blessings of my life. I am so thankful that God gave me a chance to be a part of this and now see how He has used (and continues to use) it all to his Glory. As you may recall, I was among the first students in 1951 and subsequently the first graduate.

The most recent copy of The Raider brought back memories and also brought me up to date with the progress and history. It is amazing and such a legacy to the faithfulness of God. When I see those precious faces of children, who have the chance to study with Godly teachers and to know our God in these times, it restores my soul and the hope within me for our future generations.

My husband, Bill, and I want to be a part of this and are pledging to the Legacy Capital Campaign.

We are looking forward to visiting the campus on our next trip to Savannah. I remember sitting in an open room in the tabernacle fasting and praying for this school and this work and GOD IS STILL ANSWERING THESE PRAYERS!"

Joyce Eckes Bovee '78 lives in Savannah with her husband David and children Daniel (8) and Robert "RJ" (5).

Bobby Patton '79 and his wife Jacque Forrest Patton '83 (see below) live in Hereford, Arizona where he works as Director of Ministry, Ft. Huachuca, Arizona for the Military Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, International. Bobby writes, "Our son, Brandon (18), is graduating this year and our oldest, Bobby (22), is graduating in August from the University of Central Arkansas and will be commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army. We are working with Chaplains on major Army installations in providing a spiritual solution to combat stress and trauma. Please pray that God will continue to open doors to heal not only the physical wounds of war but the emotional trauma."

Donna Kimmer Holloway '79 lives with her husband Don in Sandy Springs, Georgia where she works as Conflicts Analyst for the law firm of Troutman Sanders, LLP. They have two children, Amanda Leigh Holloway Spelman (25) and Devin Lynn Holloway (18).

Rachel Simonaitis Smith '81 lives in Tallahassee, Florida with her husband of 23 years, Mike, and two sons, Patrick (18) and Matthew (13). Rachel works as Communications Director for Florida's Vocational Rehabilitation. (Read interview with Rachel by Holly Myer Rossey)

Jacque Forrest Patton '83 writes, "I’ve been married to Bobby Patton, Jr. ’79 (see above) since December 1984. We have two great sons, Bobby III (22) is a senior in college and will follow his dad’s footsteps into the military, and Brandon (18) is a senior in high school. Bob served in the US Army Infantry and I worked as a trauma nurse for almost ten years before we joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ. We served with FamilyLife in Little Rock, Arkansas for eight years. We are now serving with Military Ministry Campus Crusade for Christ International at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Our desire is to help soldiers and military families experience the love and grace of Christ."

Karen Rose McNew '84 works as a teacher in American Fork, Utah where she lives with her children Brett (18), Mallory (15), and Sarah (11).

Lisa Waters Ollis '86 lives with her husband Robert and daughter Ellen (5) in Marietta, Georgia where she works as a chemist/medical scientist for the genetics lab Medical Neurogenetics. Lisa writes, "I recently took a position with a world-reknowned medical practice/research facility that focuses on rare genetic disorders in children. My company is currently focusing on research in the areas of autism and the vaccination controversy as well as research into rare mitochondrial disorders that affect children."

Susan Tutan-Gonzales '88 lives with her husband Mark in Pooler, Georgia where she works for the Savannah Chatham County Public School System as a Career and Technical Instruction Coordinator.

Michael Frech '90 lives in Roswell, Georgia. He works as School Social Worker for the Gwinnett County Public Schools. Michael has one daughter, Gabrielle (6).

Dana Balder Huffman '91 lives with her husband, Timothy, in Pooler, Georgia. She works as Community Resource Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs for Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Chad DePue '92 recently moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina with his wife, Stacy, and children Charlie (6), Will (5), and Nathaniel (3), to learn a new language and start a software consulting business.

Carey McCaslin Murns '92 lives with her husband Jeffrey and children Margaret Ella (5) and Adelaide Jensen (6 months) in Savannah, Georgia. Carey writes, "(We) are happy to announce the birth of Adelaide Jensen Murns on October 22, 2007. Ella is finishing her first year at SCPS in Mrs. Coarsey's Pre-K class. It has been a great year being back at SCPS!"

Kiley Purvis Hodges '97 and her husband Clint live in Guyton, Georgia. Kiley works at Effingham County High School as the Media Specialist. Her husband coaches football and baseball also at the high school. Kiley is currently completing her Education Specialist Degree in Teaching and Learning.

Alicia Waddail '04 lives in Huntsville, Alabama with her husband, Jeff, and where she works as a Self-Contained Special Education Teacher for the Madison County Board of Education.

Class of 2004: Four alumni from the Class of 2004 have informed SCPS that they will be taking the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) - Thomas Daniel, Joe Dwreiga, Russ Kirks, and Ross Misskelley.
 

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