The middle school production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” which was

performed October 21, 22, and 23, was a resounding success. Nearly sixty Harding Academy middle school students had roles in the beloved musical. The lead role of Tevye was very capably played by Clay Andreen. Meghan McPherson played Tevye’s wife, Golde, with tenderness and humor. Supporting roles gave many middle school students the opportunity to display their exceptional theatrical talents. Several eighth graders shone in their roles, including Izzy Creavin (Tzeital), Corinne Owen (Hodel), Julia Matthews (Chava), Maddie Murphy (Yente), Chandler Daddario (Lazar Wolf), and Donny Abel (Perchick). Leah Portis (Grandma Tzeitel), Victoria Bell (Fruma-Sarah), Avery Hannon (Dream Rabbi), and JoHelen Baulch

(Shandel) dazzled in their supporting roles, as did Sara Wilson and Madeline Levy.

The play, directed by Braden Bell, also featured a number of talented sixth and

seventh graders in supporting and ensemble roles. A cameo as the

Fiddler allowed faculty member Ken Folger to display his talents on the violin.

The play, set in the Russian village of Anatevka in 1905, featured many well-known songs. The audience lip-synced and tapped their feet to songs like “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” And while Tevye sought to understand his loving yet rebellious daughters, the audience was treated to performances that were as comedic as they were dramatic.

A dedicated group of parent and teacher volunteers contributed their time and

talents to the production.

From set and costume design to prop collection and ticket sales, the volunteers helped make the play

the stellar event that it was, one that reminded us that, in the words of Dr. Bell, “events that seem like tragedies, and our reactions to them, may later come to be seen as decisive, providential moments that shape our future happiness.”—contributed by second grade teacher Kim Usher

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Focus on the Schwartz Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tina Cowlyn Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Soccer Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mark Dunkerley ’91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Emily Manning ’04 Travelogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

I N S I D E February 11 Alumni Young Professionals EventFebruary 17–19 Wizard of OzFebruary 21 School HolidayFebruary 24–25 Parent/Teacher Conferences K–8March 11–21 School HolidayApril 5 Band/Choral Concert Grade 7–8April 12 Band/Choral Concert Grade 5–6

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FIDDLeR ON THe ROOF

Villagers of Anatevka played by, from left, Sara Wilson ’11, Fidan Baycora ’12, Rachael Johnson ’13, and Eleanor Koch ’12

Eighth graders Meghan McPherson

and Clay Andreen

played the lead roles

of Golde and Tevye.

Parents Party

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Many years later, the message of Thidwick, the Big-Hearted Moose by Dr. Seuss still rings true, perhaps now more than ever. In the story, Thidwick, a big-hearted moose, tries to remain patient and

kind as several pesky animals make their homes in his antlers. Although he grows increasingly frustrated, he reminds himself, “for a host, above all, must be nice to his guests.” Unfortunately, the concept of being kind, above all else, seems to frequently get lost in the culture of today where the message that permeates throughout our society tells us that in order for our children to grow to be happy, successful adults, they must become the best in academics, athletics, and the arts—to be number one at all costs. And, regrettably, this can override the efforts put forth to develop our young people to be kind and thoughtful adults.

Today, wooden rulers with the “golden rule” are no longer distributed on the first day of school, and technology has lessened the frequency of face-to-face contact and made it easier to be unkind to one another. The need for immediate gratification often outweighs the building of persistence and a strong work ethic, the customer is not always right, and service with a smile seems to have all but disappeared. To counteract these changes in our culture, we must make a conscious effort to teach our children empathy, to show them how to consider the ways in which their actions affect others, and to help them to develop their sense of self esteem from the process of their efforts rather than the product.

One of the best ways for children to learn kindness and empathy is through watching their adult role models. How do the adults in their life treat others, handle frustration, or respond when a car cuts them off? This is in a large part how children learn to treat their friends, cope with difficulties, and react when a classmate jumps in front of them in line. If they see adults “roll with the punches,” they learn to as well. If they notice that their role models perform random acts of kindness, they will be apt to follow the example. And, with repeated practice, the act of being kind will no longer require an effort; it will become a way of life. William Wordsworth said, “The best portion of a good person’s life is the little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.”

Teaching everyday manners is another good way to instill thoughtfulness in our children. Saying “please” and “thank you,” holding the door for someone older, being respectful to a speaker, etc., are all ways to demonstrate kindness. Although it does take a bit of time to demonstrate good manners for our children and to allow them to practice, the results are well worth the effort! Well-mannered children are a joy to be around, and kind children make wonderful friends and grow to be successful adults.

Perhaps Danny Thomas, the founder of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, said it best, “All of us are born for a reason, but all of us don’t discover

why. Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.”

May your new year be filled with kindness and joy!

“For a Host, Above All, Must be Nice to His Guests”

G E N E R A L N E W SFor information or submissions

contact: Deb Anderson

Faulkner 615-356-5510 x282

Leadership

Laura Underwood, Director of Lower School

The 2010 Parents Party was held on November 6 at Spaces at the Split, just a short

distance from the school. According to Co-chair Lara Derryberry, approximately 300 were in attendance. The event was catered by The Food Company, owned by

current Harding parent Jackie Daniel. The evening began with an oyster bar featuring Fanny Bay west coast oysters and Blue Point east coast oysters. Other menu offerings were seafood chowder, ham and brie biscuits, hot curried chicken chutney spread, several dips as well as fruit and cheese. The evening ended with champagne and dessert. Co-chair Corrie Williamson said, “We tried this year to have an elegant but casual party where parents could relax and enjoy good food and conversation while viewing wonderful auction items.” And wonderful auctions items there

were. Auction Co-chairs Angela Nord and Nicole LeAnna managed to bring together over 180 fabulous items, which raised $30,000 for Harding students and their education.

Honorary chair and decorator extraordinaire, Harding parent Kelly Nickels, turned the venue into an elegant mix of candlelight and spot lighting that emphasized the ice sculptures and living room-like furnishings.

From left, Katie Crumbo, and Parents Party Co-chairs Angela Nord and Nicole LeAnna

Seafood chowder was one of the many delicious items served by caterer The Food Company.

Bidding on auction items

Editors: Deb Anderson Faulkner and Leslie Virostek

Contributors: Fran Scott and Leslie Virostek

Photography: Steve Lowry and Terri Lewis

Design: Alia Design; Wallingford, Conn.

Web address: www.hardingacademy.org

From left, Marjorie “Meg” Funderburk White ’94, Latricia Phillips, David Baulch ’76, Jennifer Kyle, Mary “Muff” Warfield Alsup ’76, Nancy Turner, Margaret “Margo” Teas Elder ’82, Jamie Kever ’00, Lisa Cullum Brace ’72, and George Mabry, Jr., ’82 (not pictured: Carol Chambers, Deb Anderson Faulkner, Margaret Hubbard, Ian Craig, Pam McKnight, Jennifer Mathews Smith ’74, and Julie Colton Jones ’88)

40th Anniversary Committee

Focus on Named Buildings: The Schwartz Center

It was recognized as the centerpiece of campus improvement spearheaded by the late Don Schwartz as this century began. It

was subsequently named in Schwartz’s honor to celebrate his nine years of service as head of school and tremendous influence.

It is home to the Henderson Theater, the Roberts Gymnasium, and the Dahl Lobby—signifying the donors who helped this facility become a reality. It houses the Carol Chambers Arts Studios—honoring the school’s loved and revered arts teacher and becoming a lasting hub of visual arts activity among students.

It’s The Schwartz Center, of course—a fine arts and athletic building that not only holds a unique place in the history of the school but also represents a peek into the future.

According to Head of School Ian Craig, “The Schwartz Center is the capstone on a period of tremendous growth for the school, led by Don Schwartz. It also provides the legacy upon which to continue that growth.” With momentum building for The Campaign for Harding Academy, the legacy does continue with plans to expand upper and lower levels of The Schwartz Center.

Craig noted that this building in particular exemplifies Harding’s mission to provide a well-rounded education. In addition to offering the highest caliber academic programs, Harding’s commitment to fine arts and athletics is reinforced through the expansion plans. Improvements to the upper level of The Schwartz Center include dedicated rehearsal space for theater, chorus, and instrumental music and a sound-proof room for band students. Just as the building has supported the visual arts curriculum, commonly regarded as the best in Nashville, it now will become a

dedicated space for nurturing and encouraging performing and creative arts.

The lower level expansion will accommodate student locker rooms, separate coaches’ locker rooms, and a larger fitness center. Improvements to the lower level also will provide space for Pursuit, the school’s popular extended-day program, which Ian Craig noted is becoming more important with the increased number of working parents.

As exciting as planned improvements may be, many of the most adored aspects of The

Schwartz Center will not be changing. Craig and Carol Chambers agree that the windows, natural light, and ongoing exhibitions of amazing student artwork make this building a very special place. Japanese kites suspended from the high ceilings are a perfect example.

Chambers, who helped to design the rooms, said her complete surprise when the studios were named in her honor still brings a smile to her face. “even though time has passed,” she remarked, “you want to continue to live up it to every day—making what happens here very special for each child.

Creative thinking is important to every endeavor. I want students to learn something about themselves and how to approach and solve a problem, sticking with it even when the going gets tough.”

During The Schwartz Center dedication ceremony in December 2005, every member of the Harding community wore a purple bracelet bearing the initials of Don Schwartz and the words “Laugh Love Learn” to honor his attitude and beliefs. Today, and for many years to come, The Schwartz Center will remain a symbol of that attitude and a place where Harding students, faculty, parents, and alumni can indeed laugh, love, and learn. ■

A Legacy ContinuesSchwartz Center Is Hub for Fine Arts and Athletics

Carol Chambers

At the dedication of the Schwartz Center, January2006—from left, Don Traylor, former trustee, Bill DeLoache, board president emeritus, and the late Don Schwartz

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Faculty Profile

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When Harding’s dancers take the stage each April

for the end-of-year performance, no one is prouder of the students than Tina Cowlyn. The director of Harding Academy School of Dance, Tina says, “I want them to feel like the stars. The performance is all about them. It is their day.”

But what really motivates Tina as a teacher is “spending the day with the children, and sharing my love of dance with them.” She says, “There is nothing so inspiring as seeing a student, at any level, leave feeling good about what they have just done in class.”

A dancer since she was a young child, Tina received dance training and gained performance experience under the mentorship of luminary Rosella Hightower of the Centre De Danse Classique (Cannes, France) and instructors from the Jacques D’Amboise School of American Ballet and Les Ballets Russes de Montreal, among others.

She says that working with children through a program at University of Alabama Birmingham, where Tina earned her bachelor’s degree, was an important influence in her later decision to become a teacher. She says, “After I moved on, continuing to dance, choreograph, and teach, that experience stayed with me.” But it was really the urging of a friend and fellow dance teacher that altered her career path by saying, “You need to teach full time because you have a gift for teaching.”

Tina is now in her 10th year at Harding, and has been grateful for the opportunity to run a dance department that encompasses all ages and levels of dance. “I wanted a program where you could dance just for the love of it, or pursue dance on a serious level,” she says. “I feel that we have accomplished that.”

Tina finds continual renewal in her daily activities. She says, “I think that dance offers something new every day. You never cease to learn, grow, and hone your craft.” ■

Education:Birmingham Southern College, 1982–84; University of Alabama Birmingham, B.A., 1984–86; New York University, graduate study, 1987–1988.

Experience:The Children’s Dance Foundation, Birmingham Alabama, 1985; University of Alabama Birmingham Children’s Program, 1985–86; Blair School of Dance, Nashville, 1989; Art of Dance Academy, North Hollywood, CA, 1989–1993; Moro Landis School of Dance, North Hollywood, CA, 1989–1993, Metro Parks Dance Program, Nashville, 1995–1998; Harpeth Hall dance director, 1998–2001; Harding Academy School of Dance director, 2001 to present.

Faculty Profile Tina Cowlyn

Third grader Merritt Smith shows grandparents Rick and Sue Smith some of his work.

Fifth graders help grandparents find their way on campus during the Grandparents Chocolate morning of activities. From left, fifth grade ambassadors Catherine LeMaster, William Sell, and Neil Schilling

Students in grades K through 4 perform for Grandparents Chocolate. Fourth graders sang “A Song of Peace.”

Grandparents Chocolate co-chairs from left, Paige Green and Ashley Weigel Henry ’82

2010–2011 Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination

The Harding community isinvited to nominate an

individual for Harding Academy’sannual Distinguished Alumni Award,which is presented at the end of theschool year. To be considered, thecandidate should meet the following criteria:

Nominations should be submitted by March 11, 2011.Send the completed form to Margaret Hubbard, Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations,

Harding Academy, 170 Windsor Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 or email: hubbardm@hardingacademy.org.

� Is a graduate who embodies the ideals set forthin the Harding Academy mission statement:“to educate and inspire children to becomethoughtful, creative, lifelong learners who areself-disciplined, responsible, caring citizens.”

� Makes a difference in society throughcommunity involvement, professionalachievements, or educational advancements.

Nominee: ________________________________________________ Class year: ____________

Area of achievement: ______________________________________________________________

Your name: _________________________________________________ Class year: ____________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Daytime phone: ____________________ Email: ________________________________________

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Harding Athletics

Girls VarsityThe Lady Generals traveled to University School of Nashville to face the #2 seed Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions for the HVAC Division A finals. The only goal of the first half came from eighth grader center mid Annie Stevens, though many Generals had shots on goal. Quickly into the second half the Lions scored, and the game was tied. The next goal of the game was also scored by the Lions, and the Generals found themselves behind for the first time. The Lions had a beautiful free kick from 30 yards out and it sailed beautifully into the goal. Within minutes, seventh grader Sydney Hunt had a free kick on Harding’s end and answered the Lions goal with an unassisted goal of her own. The Generals and Lions ended the game 2-2. HVAC rules allow for two five-minute sudden death overtime periods. With two minutes left in the first OT, the Generals had a

corner kick. Eighth grader Sara Shipp took the corner, and it was played out to seventh grader Laura Draughn who nailed the ball into the back of the net for her first goal of the season and the Championship winning goal. The Generals ended overtime with a 3-2 win. Other notable play came from eighth grade midfielder Nash Smith, seventh grade defender Joy Morgan Myers, and eighth grader defender Carly Griffin. All 17 girls are proud to be champs.

Boys VarsityIn the championship game, the boys played Ensworth. The midfield play, led by eighth grader Ian Scholer, sixth grader Clay Close, and sixth grader Montgomery Owen, helped eighth grader Silas Wuerth score the first goal and, on a crossing pass from eighth grader Curtis Turner, seventh grader Stevie Bailey toed the second goal into the corner to make it 2-0. The defense, led by eighth grader Clay Cavallo, seventh grader Braeden Grundy, seventh grader Jake Jacobson and sixth grader Clarke Aron, created an iron wall that the opposing team could not breach. Harding’s goalie, seventh grader Matt Garside, helped direct the flow of the game and quickly moved the ball upfield. This is the team’s second HVAC championship title in two years.

From left top row, Sara Shipp, Nash Smith, Annie Stevens, Carly Morgan Griffin, Ollie Storms, Caroline Lewis; middle row, Lauren Lewis, Joy Morgan Myers, Lanie Herndon, JoHelen Baulch, Laura Draughn; front row, Sydney Hunt, Katie McGuire, Emma Yoder, Ali Telfer, Emma Wuerth, Lorna Ramage

From left top row, Emaun Irani, Ames Mullendore, Clay Cavallo, Chandler Daddario, Willo Weinstein, Curtis Turner, Stevie Bailey, Jake Jacobson, Edward LeMaster; middle row, Alex May, Ian Scholer, Davis Cavallo, Matt Garside, Jack Koehner, Silas Wuerth, Nathan Johnson; front row, Clarke Aron, Clay Close, Montgomery Owen, William Disspayne, Nathan Baulch

Third grader Emily Anderson recently competed in the 9–10 age group in the national AAU cross-country meet in Orlando, Florida, where she finished sixth out of approximately 140 runners in the 3K event in which she ran.

Emily began training with Harding faculty member Coach Catie Caldwell in August as part of the school’s lower school cross country team. After the regular season was over, Emily continued to train two days a week—one session of speed work and one distance run. The first qualifying race was on November 6, in Louisville, Kentucky. She placed 4th overall and ran a time of 12:48. The second qualifying race was on November 13, in Birmingham, Alabama. She placed 1st overall. From there, Emily went to Orlando on December 4, where she ran a 12:33 for her outstanding finishing time.

According to Coach Caldwell, “She is an absolutely amazing runner, especially at her age. She is dedicated and trains very hard, which is even more impressive because she isn’t training with peers.”

Soccer Teams Win HVAC Division A Finals

Emily Anderson Competes in National AAU Cross Country

In its first annual golf tournament, the Harding Academy Alumni Association is pleased to announce that 95 players participated at the Westhaven Golf Club venue in Franklin, Tennessee.

The first place winning team, with a score of 54, was made up of foursome from left, John Teas ’84, Mike Bone, John Holmes, Jody Tootle with Harding’s Alumni Association president and tournament co-chair Elliott Kyle ’95. Closest to the Pin went to Austin Phillips, and the Longest Drive award went to Taylor Hillenmeyer.

The tournament raised over $22,000 for the school and will go to support The Campaign for Harding Academy.

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Class Notes

ClassNotes1985Artist Adrienne Outlaw’s international series The Enhancer Project was in Miami, Florida, the first week of December as part of a multi-phase project addressing the ethics of pharmacological neuroenhancement. Other cities to which the exhibit has traveled are Bangkok, Sao Paulo, Santiago, Copenhagen, Berlin, Costa Rica, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.

1993Laura Donnell is a psychiatric nurse practitioner living in Seattle, Washington, with her two daughters Sadie (age 5) and Greta (age 1).

Mark Dunkerley ’91 is definitely having fun. Having founded Nashville’s

Jubilee Craft Beer Company in March of 2010, Mark has the convivial job of introducing Jubilee Nut Brown Ale to restaurants and bar owners in the area. He often does creative promotions, like “Beer School,” which teaches people what goes into craft beer.

On the other hand Mark is totally serious about the product and its “flavor profile.” He explains, “A nut brown ale is a medium-bodied, easy drinking brown ale, and it’s called nut brown because the malt that’s used in it gives off a character that tastes nutty.”

With a B.A. from Vanderbilt, an M.B.A. from Arizona State University, and a background in sports marketing and fundraising, Mark traces his interest in craft beer to a visit to the Oregon Brewers Festival several years ago. He notes that craft beer is very different from mass-marketed, mega-brand beer. “Craft beer is every bit as interesting as wine,” he says. “And in fact you can pair a craft beer with more foods. Wine doesn’t stand up to spice the way beer does.”

The other thing Mark takes seriously is giving back to the community. Jubilee donates 50 percent of its profits to the Oasis Center, which provides a range of services

and support for homeless and at-risk teens in Nashville. Mark says that tying his company to a local charity was part of the business plan from the start, and that the Oasis Center was just the kind of innovative organization he wanted to support.

In fact, there is a connection between his Harding experience and the Oasis Center. “At Harding you have such a nurturing environment of people at all times, and that’s something that I probably took for granted

while I was there—having parents and teachers and coaches and this whole group of folks who are wanting you to succeed and caring about you,” says Mark. “A lot of people just don’t have that. And that’s what Oasis provides.”

Raising awareness and funds through beer is not only fun, it makes sense, says Mark. After all, craft beer drinkers are generally 25 to 54 years of age, affluent, and educated—a perfect demographic from a philanthropic standpoint.

In the future, Mark would like to see if he can replicate the Jubilee model of “Good Beer for a Good Cause” in other cities with other charities. For now this creative and quirky entrepreneur is enjoying “taking this little brand and seeing where it can go.” ■

Alumni Profile Mark Dunkerley ’91

1994Marissa Moses Russ has been named a partner at her law firm, now titled Moses, Townsend & Russ, PLLC, and will also be known as MTR Family Law.

1997Paul Steele, along with his wife Jenny and daughter Sophie, welcomed Ella Grace on November 1, weighing 7 lbs., 11 oz., and measuring 18 inches long.

2000David Amiot graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2008 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was

recruited by West Point to be a member of the rifle team and was one of five cadets to win the NCAA Rifle Trophy for West Point his Plebe year. He is now a lieutenant in the U.S. Army serving at Ft. Campbell, as the executive officer of his company. He served in Iraq from August 2006 to December 2009 and will deploy to Afghanistan in the fall of 2011. Ryan Moses married Katherine Wood in August at The Temple, with a reception following at Hillwood Country Club. His sisters Marissa Moses Russ ’94 and Caroline Moses ’98 served as bridesmaids. Ryan is pursuing his MBA degree at Vanderbilt’s Owen School of Management. Lindsay Brock Pierce, along with husband Eric and son Lucas, welcomed William Randal Pierce (Liam) on December 13, 2010. Liam arrived weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz., and measuring 20 inches long.

2002Louden Wright graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee.

2003Claire Atkins became the first female to win the Chick Hearn Memorial Scholarship

as a broadcasting journalism student at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, receiving a $5,000 scholarship and the opportunity to intern at Fox Sports Net. She is a sports anchor at Annenberg TV News, and has interned at AEG Digital Media and in the sports department of KTLA and CBS2. She is also the host of USCfootball.com’s weekly webcast. Chris Cahill was elected captain of the 2011 lacrosse team at Gettysburg

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This fall I had the unique opportunity to spend four months in Shanghai, China. I am in my third year of my

Chinese major at Wake Forest University and therefore was thrilled at the prospect of language immersion—an invaluable experience for anyone attempting to achieve fluency in a foreign tongue. Through my program I took three hours of intensive language every day, but it was not time in the classroom from which I gleaned the most benefit. Instead, it was the relationships I forged through day-to-day life in and out of this bustling foreign city.

One of the most compelling advantages of life in China is its extensive opportunity for travel. I trekked in the Anhui Bamboo Forest, took a vow of silence at the Xianghai Temple, climbed Huangshan Mountain, and even went on a ten-day adventure through Cambodia. Through these experiences I, however briefly, lived the life of people whose lives are literally worlds apart from mine. Choking down fried tarantulas or travelling perched atop a cartful of crates of clucking chickens are indescribably far removed from my daily life in America, but at their core the people whom I encountered were not so unlike those I love at home.

I was reminded of my mother’s selflessness in Anhui when my host went without food for three days so that she would have enough to

feed our entire group of hikers. I saw my father’s infinite patience reflected in my direct superior at my internship: an entrepreneur who pioneered the branch of

the Agency for Foreign Affairs and Communication, which serves as a bridge between the Chinese government

and foreign organizations. Instead of being exasperated when I asked for the twelfth time how to write a certain section of a business proposal or mistranslated “procurement procedure” in an important document, she was genuinely happy to sit down and help me expand my skill set.

The lady from whom I purchased my daily breakfast baozi; the toothless, wrinkly farmer who trained me in the art of wielding a machete; the orange-clad monk who taught me to be still and silent (quite a feat, as my Harding teachers would testify): these are the relationships and experiences that made my trip life-changing.

TravelogueBy Emily Manning ’04

Kissing one of the Bayon

Temple faces in Siem

Reap, Cambodia

With a baby tiger in the Shanghai Wild Animal Park

Call for MemorabiliaSearch your attics! Harding is getting ready to celebrate its 40th birthday and in preparation, is looking for any keepsakes you might be willing to part with for our archives. We are in particular need of anything from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s but would also welcome:

Writing on the Wall (before 2002) Yearbooks (all, and especially 1972)

Personal Anecdotes

Please send to Margaret Hubbard in the Advancement Office at Harding Academy.

College. Anna Hall, Kathryn Harvey, Margaret Roberts, Kate Sangervasi, and Sarah Catherine Rodes were presented at the 62nd Bal d’Hiver, an annual fundraiser of the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Chapter of Nashville, this year chaired by Langhorne King ’96.

2005Austin Evans, a Georgetown University student double majoring in French and government and minoring in Russian, just completed an internship with Senator Bob Corker. He has also been translating documents for Georgetown’s Center for Applied Legal Studies, working on amnesty cases.

2006Garrett Carmichael runs track and cross country for the University of Colorado at Boulder. Hayley Childress is studying sports medicine/physical therapy at Ole Miss, and was one of five Theta’s selected to represent her sorority in the Parade of Beauties. Andrew Fletcher is kicker on the University of Louisville football team. William Joy completed an internship with local broadcast journalist Aaron Solomon of WSMV Channel 4, earning him the Ensworth High School Lewis & Clark Award for the Broadcast Club. Jack Murfee earned the rank of Eagle Scout and is on the swim team at the University of Virginia. Brooks Taylor is playing soccer for Gettysburg College.

2007Hannah Runyon-Hass has signed to swim for Western Kentucky University next fall. Gray Yarbrough is a commended student at the University School of Nashville.

2008Lauren Barnett was a starting outside hitter for the Ensworth High School varsity volleyball team as they clinched the 2010 State Championship. Claire Crawford is on the honor roll at Harpeth Hall. Kaitlyn White was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA, beating out over 70 contestants, and will be representing the state in the Miss Teen USA competition in the summer of 2011.

Congratulations to the following Harding alumni members of the Ensworth High School TSSAA Division II State Football Champs: Taylor Grant ’07, Clayton McGlasson ’07, Rajiv Patel ’09, McCall Shipp ’09, and Chandler Telfer ’10

2009Lauren Baulch is on the honor roll at St. Andrews Sewanee, and performed in the school production of Hamlet.

Current students of Harding alumni (parent names in parentheses) are from left, first row: Middleton Henry (Ashley Weigel Henry ’82), Lilly Rauth (Lindsay Mallard Rauth ’90), Lain Orndorff (Georgia Nielsen Orndorff ’86), Chase Fields (Christy Crutchfield Fields ’84), Grant Gilmour (Anne Breinig Gilmour ’84); second row: Ryan Estrin (David Estrin ’75), Kendall Burch (Christopher Burch ’83), Elizabeth Greene (Matthew T. Greene ’96), Cate Frist (Robert Frist ’81), Crissa Portis (Carol Len Frist Portis ’84), Rosemary Frederiksen (David Ellis Frederiksen ’84), Billy Jones (Allison Sisk Jones ’88), Charlie Goidel (Jeffery Goidel ’87), Harrison Mabry (George Mabry ’82); third row: Ellie Leschen (Susan Andrews Leschen ’83), Julianna Dougherty (Holley Phillips Dougherty ’88), Macy Gilmour (Anne Breinig Gilmour ’84), Weatherly Spence (Meredith Weigel ’87), C.H. Henry (Ashley Weigel Henry ’82), Taylor Dawson (Ann Murray Dawson ’85), Maggie Faber (John E. Faber ’86 and Robin Jackson Faber ’85); fourth row: Ellie Frist (Robert Frist ’81), Caroline Frederiksen (David Ellis Frederiksen ’84), Laura Grace Brothers (John Brothers ’81), Anneliese Evans (Carrie Leigh Willis ’88), Catherine Derryberry (Vance Paul Derryberry ’85), Ben Locke (Franklin Locke ’90 and Kristin Stegall Locke ’92), Caleb Crawford (James Crawford ’88), Norris Orndorff

(Georgia Nielsen Orndorff ’86), Hutch Morel (Katherine Pirtle Morel ’89); fifth row: George Mabry (George Mabry ’82), William Tyrone (Frances Shears Tyrone ’86), Ally Williams (John Williams ’80), Ellie Faber (John Faber ’86 and Robin Jackson Faber ’85), Eliza Ossolinski (Lauren Doolittle Ossolinski ’82), Kate Mabry (George Mabry ’82), Owen Alsup (Mary Warfield Alsup ’76), McClain Portis (Carol Len Frist Portis ’84), Noah Crawford (James M. Crawford ’88); sixth row: Nealy Anderson (Britton Nielsen Anderson ’83), Jack Easter (Joshua Easter ’82), Abby Andrews (Thomas Andrews ’80), Adison

Fields (Christy Crutchfield Fields ’84), Billy Coble (George Coble ’78), Hunter Burch (Christopher Burch ’83), Cliff Goidel (Jeffery Goidel ’87); top row: Emma Alsup (Mary Warfield Alsup ’76), Patrick and Clay Andreen (Kathryn Clements Andreen ’82), JoHelen Baulch (David J. Baulch ’76), Leah Portis (Carol Len Frist Portis ’84), Harry Ossolinski (Lauren Doolittle Ossolinski ’82), Lila Sohr (Leah Eskind Sohr ’78), Laura Draughn (Barbara DeWitt Draughn ’73), Carly Henderson (Cindy Cothren Henderson ’82), Emma Wise (Craig Wise ’77), Megan Rolapp (Heather Ellsworth Rolapp ’82), Susanna Andrews (Thomas Andrews ’80), David Wise (Craig Wise ’77); Not pictured: Frannie Easter (Joshua M. Easter ’82), Nathan Baulch (David J. Baulch ’76)

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