Third Graders Host Free Enterprise Market One morning last spring,

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1 Volume 14 number 2 fall.2016 What s Going On In Our Classrooms Third Graders Host Free Enterprise Market One morning last spring, third grade students were divided into teams and handed a 12-page packet entitled Free Enterprise Day Project. The first page outlined six essential steps to starting a business, but it was up to the students to figure out the order. After serious consideration and collaboration, the young entrepreneurs ranked the steps: Design a product Raise money to finance a company Manufacture a product efficiently Market and advertise the product Sell the product Determine whether the company is profitable or not And then the real work began. The economics project spanned the entire fourth quarter of the school year. On the last day, Free Enterprise Day, the student-run companies opened for business. By all accounts, it was an incredible success, with each company selling its entire inventory. More impressive than the final result, however, was the path to that success. Designing the product. Three Alexia Stewart, Neal Wasudev, Sean Manuel and Darcy Keegan, representing a company they named Orange, sold paper fortune tellers at Free Enterprise Day. Their marketing strategies included a catchy slogan and a steep discount for the first costumer to make a purchase. companies independently designed stress balls of sand-filled balloons, one setting themselves apart by marketing decorated emoji stress balls. Other offerings included clay pen toppers, paper fortune tellers, decorated notebooks, bead bracelets, story books, flubber and headbands. Raising the money. Students earned money by doing their jobs as students, said teacher Kathryn Donohue. They were then able to buy the resources for production, reserving any remaining funds for personal shopping on Free Enterprise Day. Money came in denominations of $1 (Gammage dollars named for the head of lower school), $5 (Tinnesz dollars named after the headmaster), and $10 (Hale dollars named after school founder Father George Hale. Manufacturing the product. What about production costs? The astute business owners had to select materials as well as the cost and number of each and then do the math to determine the grand total for production. Market and advertising. What s in a name? A lot when you re st. timothy s school 1 Spirit Fall 2016 a third grade entrepreneur. Although one team initially voted on Dollar House because it sounded classy, they changed the name to Orange when they realized it naturally lent itself to the perfect motto for their paper fortune teller: Orange you curious to see your fortune? Measuring profitability. When all was said and done, students had to determine how profitable their companies were. How labor-intensive was the product? Were they able to produce continues on page 27

2 Headmaster s Letter It s a great year to be a Titan! Enrollment at STS has never been stronger; with over 500 students in , we re nearing our full capacity as a school. We re coming off of a record-shattering Annual Fund year with nearly 70% parent participation and over $215,000 raised to support wish list items including new laptops, new ipads, faculty attendance at national conferences, and even (the very popular) studentfriendly new stools in the classrooms for our youngest Titans. STS teachers last summer attended prestigious programs at Columbia University in New York and at Oxford University in England; they traveled to Colorado, Space Camp and Spain, and they re eager to share with us all that they ve learned. By any measurement, our students are accomplishing great things, too with incredible growth of our youngest readers, our school s top rankings state-wide in First in Math, our sixth state science fair winner in the last six years, and countless regional distinctions in music, arts and athletics. A generous gift from Friends of St. Timothy s will provide all new desks and pews for the children at St. Timothee s in Boucan-Carre, Haiti this year something several of us hope to see firsthand when we send our first-ever group of STS faculty and staff to visit our new partner school in Haiti during Fall Break. These experiences, too, will be brought back and shared with our students as we continue to help them Enrollment at STS has never been stronger; with over 500 students in , we re nearing our full capacity as a school. grow to think beyond themselves now and in the future. We re also taking steps forward on our campus master plan ( org/masterplan). We re working with neighbors to amend the covenants that will let us build a playing field, loop trail, Tim Tinnesz amphitheater and playground. And after that is complete, we will construct a new building along Six Forks that combines a new dining hall, new performing arts space, and new, state-of-the art prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms and play spaces. Someday in a just a few more years, students will be performing on our new stage, singing in our new music rooms, learning and playing in our new early childhood classrooms, and maybe even sipping hot cocoa while a literature class recites poetry by the large new fireplace and hearth in the dining hall! I know how fortunate I am to have the opportunity to serve as Head of School at St. Timothy s during this exciting time. And at a personal level, it s become even more of a family affair for the Tinneszes, as our youngest son, Sean, enrolled in pre-k and my wife, Karen (herself a veteran teacher) joined our staff as a first grade teaching assistant. The entire Tinnesz family is truly grateful to be part of the St. Timothy s family. This is a special place, and a special community, and in spite of how wonderful it has been and is now, we know the best years still lie ahead. A Word From the Rector St. Paul explains to the good people of Corinth the nature, or the way, of love. He declares that of the three most important virtues necessary in the lives of our souls, love is the greatest. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (I Cor. 13:13) Substitute Christian love for charity. We have chosen those theological virtues, as the Church calls them, to be at the heart of St. Timothy s School. There are posters throughout our school proclaiming At the Heart of St. Timothy s: Faith, Hope and Love. I m more drawn to hope these days than love. St. Paul is always correct in his teaching and preaching love is the greatest of the big three virtues. But the virtue of hope takes a front seat for me as we begin another school year. For the Christian, it is this virtue of hope that moves us forward. We move through this life in the hope of heaven and everlasting life, and it is the virtue of hope that propels us into the future. As I look at our school, the future looks bright and filled with hope. We have so many reasons to be hopeful. We have children who come to us eager to learn and enjoy every aspect of student life. Beyond the classroom, they learn how to live with others how to make and keep friends, how to make good choices so their bodies grow and develop as they should, and how to care for their souls so that these activities of faith, hope and love grow in them. We have parents who sacrifice and give so much to support and love their children and give so generously of their time to the school. We have teachers who care for children in their classrooms so they can be the best that they can be. We have a headmaster and administrative staff members who guide the school and care for it as it moves forward. The foresight of the administration and School Board moves us forward with a potential master plan that will sustain St. Timothy s long into the future. Could these parts of our life together result in anything but hope? Let s look forward with joyful hope to this school year, but also for every school year. Let s continue to pray and thank God for His generous blessing on St. Timothy s School and watch it grow and flourish. If we do that, we will certainly enjoy our growth in Faith, Hope and Love. Yours faithfully, in Christ, The Reverend Jay C. James st. timothy s school 2 Spirit Fall 2016

3 Dr. Albert Joseph Diab Foundation Grants: Making the Impossible a Reality for Teachers With the magnificent Christ Church Cathedral in the background, Angela Parrish takes a break from her poetry course at Oxford University. She wrote the poem The Oxford University Garden in one of her classes. Angela Parrish s passion for poetry goes back to the days when she was editor of her high school literary magazine. Welsh poet/novelist Jeremy Hughes has long been an inspiration and idol of the middle school literature teacher. For years, Parrish eyed the adult continuing education summer offerings at Oxford University. Although she lacked the financial resources to attend, the mere possibility held a top spot on her wish list. This year, when she learned that Jeremy Hughes was offering a summer poetry writing course, Parrish knew she had to go. She just had to figure out how to make it work. And she did, thanks to a professional development grant for STS teachers from the Dr. Albert Joseph Diab Foundation. Parrish was off to England for the eight-day course, with a schedule that kicked in on the very first day: Breakfast. Class. Tea. Class. Lunch. Class. Tea. Class. Dinner. Class. It was quite wonderful! she said. Evening classes included lectures by some of the top tutors (professors) at the school, and not necessarily about poetry. I learned all sorts of things! As impressive to Parrish as the instruction were the course participants. They were exceptional, well-read, amazing people, she said. One, who writes under a pen name, has 250,000 followers of his poetry on Instagram. Another produced the widely-acclaimed MTV series The Buried Life. Three were over 80 years old. A German woman wrote her poetry in English. There were immensely different styles in class, Parrish said. It was so incredibly intellectual that I couldn t sleep at night because my brain was on overload. It was like bringing all of the lightbulbs in a house into one room and turning them on! Parrish brought back an entire memory stick of articles from the Oxford University libraries introduction to poetry materials and curriculum development guides that she knows will help in her classroom. She For more stories on how the Alfred Joseph Diab Foundation Professional Development Grants have benefitted our teachers, see pages st. timothy s school 3 Spirit Fall 2016 The Oxford University Garden The solitary wooden chair with the welcoming seat Giving me a firm embrace... for my desired retreat The tree s ultimate sacrifice for my own strength s deplete Simple, slotted, brown, and painted... yet so complete Wooden, hard but firm Calling me to learn. The Angel Trumpets fill the air; a fragrant smell so sweet Petals shaped like bells that ring all through the street The five pointed petal beckons me just to touch The silky soft and smooth caress makes me want to clutch Pendulous, creative swirls...waiting... still unbroken Some petals, like my thoughts, longing to be opened. Perfect flower petals in multiple shades of pink Simple, yet so small, but impelling me to think Soft petal touches... so low to the ground Insects and bees are dancing all around Backed by the pattern of dark yellow brick Makes the pink petals... pop from the thick Angela Lacey-Parrish August 3, 2016 returned with a list of recommended books that she plans to read to add to her own understanding. She also brought back memories that will last for years to come sitting in the same spots where J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis chatted, attending Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral where parts of Harry Potter were filmed There are no words to express the gratitude that I feel for this trip, Parrish said. It was a lifelong dream realized. And I absolutely know it will help me to be a better teacher!

4 titans Spring Sports Recap By Tracey Woodward, Athletic Director Girls Soccer The Titan soccer team, led by veteran coach Judy Whitley, finished with a conference record of 3 6. They were a fairly young team with only five eighth grade players (Sterling Adams, Monica Powell, Rachel Smith, Hanna Barrett and Emma Casey), each a major contributor to the team. The girls improved immensely over the course of the season, getting big wins over Grace Christian and Montessori School and taking several games into overtime. The team defeated St. David s in the first round of the tournament, but fell to Magellan in an overtime battle in the second round. Softball Joins Titan Spring Sports Roster It began with a petition and ended with the semi-final round of conference tournament play. Athletic Director Tracey Woodward agreed to form and coach a softball team last spring after receiving a petition signed by 13 students. When she announced try-outs for the inaugural Lady Titans softball team, caption here Boys Tennis 21 student athletes showed up and only four had prior experience in the sport. Woodward decided on no cuts for the team s first year, which turned out to be a good idea. The beginning of the season was difficult with a number of injuries and early games against strong, well-established teams in the conference, she explained. st. timothy s school 4 Spirit Fall 2016 The Titan boys tennis team, coached by Steve MacDermut, was strong this year, finishing in a tie for second place in the conference with a record of 4-2. Eighth graders and third year Titan veterans Andrew Kaczor and Huntley Carr were strong leaders for the team. Newcomers Jax Bunn and Sam Howe, both sixth graders, were strong singles players and are sure to be key players in the future of the program. Rounding out the top of the order were Jackson Beam, Paul Walker and Patrick Edmonston. The boys defeated a strong St. David s team in the first round of the tournament, but fell to the #1 seed, Cary Christian. The first pitcher the girls faced was being scouted by UNC and threw nearly 60 mph! Amazing progress was made through the course of the season. Sixth grader and starting pitcher Olesia Walch settled into her position on the mound and by mid-season could pitch entire games. Defense improved as well as offense, with bats making contact and improved base running. The girls captured their first win by defeating Grace Christian, They earned two more wins in the regular season, placing fourth in the Capital Area Middle School Conference. In the semifinal round of the tournament, STS faced top-seeded Wake Christian a team that had beaten them 14-0 by slaughter rule at their first meeting. After four innings in the matchup, STS was leading 6-5. Although the powerful Wake Christian team ended up taking the win, the Titans walked off the diamond feeling like winners. Thanks to hard work on the part of all 21 girls, and dedicated and enthusiastic coaching by Kerry Tully, Kathy Walch, and Wes Hare, the Titans will be a force to reckon with next year.

5 Baseball The Titan baseball team was coached for a third consecutive year by Gary Benzine, with assistance from Matt Wright and Robbie Stokes. The team finished in sixth place in the conference with a 3-4 record. The boys gained momentum in the latter part of the season, capturing four consecutive big wins over teams in and out of the conference. Unfortunately, they fell to a strong third seed team, Franklin Academy, in the first round of the tournament. The team will miss the contributions of four graduating eighth graders: Max Barbour, Cole Thompson, Aiden Moody and Andy Plyler. The future looks bright, though, with players like Anderson Ward, Hinson Willson and Luke Stokes returning next year. who will return next year are Jack Brand, Lindsey Sharber, Wesley Major, Amelia Kass, Reed Elks, Brooke Smith and Hayes Branson. The Titans placed fourth behind St. David s, Cary Christian and Franklin Academy in the championship match. Track and Field The track and field team, coached by Quentin Vandenberg, Michaela Iiames and Rahsaan Eaddy, enjoyed numerous successes this year. All 23 participants improved their times and distances over the course of the season. Two individuals broke school records. Caroline Davis (seventh grade) now holds the 100m hurdle record with a time of 17.9 sec. Weslyn Bolton (eighth grade) tied the high jump record of 4 10 and broke the long jump record, leaping The Titans had to say goodbye to their beloved coach Quentin Vandenberg (Coach Q) after the season as he graduated from NC State. St. Timothy s has been very fortunate to have him leading our running sports for the last four years. Chick-fil-A Servant Leadership Award Congratulations to Cole Thompson, recipient of the 2016 Chick-fil-A Second Mile Servant Leadership Award! This honor is bestowed by Chick-fil-A North Hills to an athlete who is both leader and servant, willing to sacrifice for other teammates, coaches and opponents on the field. The award is given to a student who displays humility, a positive attitude, good work ethic, good sportsmanship and great character. Cole s mother, Shelly Thompson, was at the awards assembly last June when STS alum Rally de Leon, owner of the North Hills Chick-fil-A franchise, presented him with an engraved plaque and coupons for a year s worth of free Chick-fil-A sandwiches. Golf The Titan golf team was coached for a fourth consecutive year by Jimmy Hamilton, a 33-year Class A member of the PGA of America. The team was led by eighth grader Cole Whitford, whose consistent play pushed the team to victory in some matches and helped keep the Titans close in some difficult matches. Other top finishing players st. timothy s school 5 Spirit Fall 2016

6 STS Class of 2012 Heads to College Every spring, we contact our alumni as they are graduating from high school and heading off to college. We are delighted to share the responses received from our STS Class of Catherine Allen was accepted at UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, Elon, George Washington University, University of Mary Washington, and UNC-Asheville. She is Asheville-bound with a four-year athletic scholarship for swimming. In addition, she is a Pisgah Scholar and a Laurels Fellow at UNC-A, where she plans to major in Biology. Catherine was an AP Scholar with Honor, earned eight varsity letters four in swimming and four in cross country and was a CAP-8 All-Conference Selection in both sports. She served as a junior marshal at Sanderson High School and won Science Olympiad awards in Genetics and Anatomy. Brooks Bailey is attending East Carolina University. Justin Barber enrolled in the Civil Engineering program at the University of Cincinnati, but not before turning down offers from Drexel, Catholic University, Mercer, NC State, University of Dayton, University of Massachusetts Amherst, UNC- Charlotte, University of South Carolina and University of Tennessee. Along with fellow STS alum Taylor Smith, Justin founded the first robotics club at Ravenscroft School. He ran varsity cross country, played club and varsity tennis, was a Key Club class representative, and served as a high school leader with Warmth for Wake. He was named to the Head of Upper School List for three years. Kyle Blue selected NC State over Roanoke College, UNC-Wilmington, Appalachian State and Wofford. He graduated with high honors from the Academy of Finance at Sanderson High School and intends to major in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He lettered in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track in high school. Megan Boericke was awarded a Presidential Scholarship to Elon University, where she will double major in Dance and Business. She managed the track team, was a member of the National Honor Society, and served as president of the National Arts Honor Society her senior year at Ravenscroft. Megan was copresident of the Book Club and co-founder of a Booka-Thon which raised more than $7,000 over three years to provide school funding for African children. An inductee of the International Thespian Society, she earned the most points of any performer in her school s troupe for time spent performing with Carolina Ballet, Carolina Civic Ballet, Carolina Groove, and Burklyn Youth Ballet. She recently launched a photography business. Hayden Braswell is attending the University of Arizona with plans to major in History or Criminal Justice. In high school he played basketball and lacrosse, was a member of the A/B Honor Roll, and was active in TROT, an organization helping handicapped children learn to ride horses. Chip Cervi passed up Virginia Tech to enroll in the NC State College of Engineering. Among the many honors he received at Sanderson High School were Spartan of Excellence, Volunteer Service Award, Most Outstanding Senior Math Student, Highest Average in Honors Digital Electronics, President s Award for Educational Excellence, and AP Scholar with Honor. Chip played varsity tennis for four years and was named CAP-8 Academic All-Conference for three years. He served as president of his church s Youth Council for four years and was youth representative to the Church Council for two. Aly Chappell is attending UNC-Wilmington with plans to major in Psychology with a focus on Neuropsychology. She was a varsity cheerleader for three years, receiving the Academic All Star Award each season. A Student Council representative for three years, she served as parliamentarian her senior year. Aly participated in four mission trips and managed to hold down a part-time job while in high school. Abby Chilman was founder and president of the Environmental Club, president of the Leadership Advisory Council, and captain of the varsity girls st. timothy s school 6 Spirit Fall 2016 tennis team at Cardinal Gibbons High School. She was selected to enter the Honors Program at UNC-Chapel Hill. Kinnidy Coley declined an acceptance from University of Maryland College Park to attend North Carolina A&T State University, where she will major in Animal Science. She was named to the Honor Roll every semester at Wakefield High School, thereby earning the Lamp of Knowledge each of her four years. Kinnidy served as secretary of Future Farmers of America and earned the FFA Greenhand Degree. She was a member of the Junior Classical League and National Achievers Society. She is the recipient of an NC A&T Merit Scholarship and an NCTTF Water Conservation Scholarship. Preston Crounse has enrolled in Wake Tech Community College s transfer program, with hopes of ultimately applying to dental school. He was lacrosse team captain in high school and was on the honor roll each semester. Alec Dompka is attending NC State University to pursue a degree in architecture. He declined acceptances at Elon, UNC- Charlotte, East Carolina, and Villanova University. An Eagle Scout and Honor Roll recipient, he has served on the summer work crew at STS assisting Technology Specialist Eddie Cobb for the past several years. Kate Driscoll is taking a gap year. Sean Duncan is attending Wake Tech Community College. Sophie Ebihara signed to run at the University of Florida, turning down offers from Indiana University and University of Georgia. She is majoring in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, with the hope and goal of joining an innovation shoe design team at either Nike or Under Armour. She was a member of National Honor Society in high school, captain of the cross country and track teams, and a two-time nominee for the Cardinal Gibbons Female Athlete of the Year. (See related article on page 9.)

7 Anne Elkins was accepted at NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC-Asheville. She is attending NC State, where she was awarded a scholarship to study marine science. Brooks Fitts is attending Wake Tech Community College. AJ Frank will attend Georgia Institute of Technology on an Air Force ROTC scholarship to major in Aerospace Engineering. He was also accepted into the engineering schools at University of Michigan, University of Virginia and NC State. In high school, AJ participated in track, cross country and golf. Sammy Griffin is enrolled in the Honors College at Western Carolina University, where she is majoring in Forensic Science. Bitten by the acting bug at St. Timothy s, she did theatre all four years of high school, both on and off stage. A member of the National Honor Society, she graduated with a pin in theatre. Victoria Griffin graduated with honors from Millbrook High School and is attending UNC-Wilmington. Matthew Gwinn has enrolled in NC State University s unique CONNECT program. After summer courses on the NC State campus, he is spending the fall semester at UNC-Charlotte. Then it s back to the College of Natural Resources at NCSU, where he will pursue a degree in Environmental Technology Management. Matthew is a graduate of Raleigh Charter High School, where he continued a cross country career launched in middle school at STS. He is an Eagle Scout and worked at the NCSU University Club as a lifeguard. Rachel Harris was named AP Scholar with Distinction, twice garnered Maxima Cum Laude certification from the National Latin Exam, was the recipient of the Girl Scout Silver Award, and was awarded an Honorable Mention in Poetry from the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association. She was active in National Honor Society, Latin Club, track and cross country, all while holding down a clerical position at Rite Aid and serving as teen editor for Devozine, a Christian devotion magazine. She declined an offer from the College of Textiles at NC State to enroll in the Honors College at East Carolina University, where she plans to major in nursing and minor in nutrition. Jack Hart wrestled all four years at Cardinal Gibbons, serving as team co-captain for three years and earning the team s Scholar-Athlete Award for highest GPA both junior and senior years. He was voted by his teammates to receive the Crusader Award for modeling good sportsmanship and team leadership both junior and senior years. Jack will attend NC State to study Animal Science, having declined offers from UNC-Chapel Hill and Clemson. Jackson Hawkins applied to the engineering schools at four universities Auburn, University of South Carolina, Virginia Tech and NC State and was accepted at all. He selected NC State where he is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Jackson lettered in three sports at Cardinal Gibbons: football, baseball and wrestling. He was selected for All-Conference for football. He was a member of National Honor Society, received the President s Education Award, and was named an NC Scholar. Kate Hawkins is attending Southern Methodist University where she plans to major in International Business and minor in Spanish. She was also accepted to NC State, University of Alabama, Auburn, University of South Carolina, Clemson, and University of St. Andrews in Scotland. She graduated from Saint Mary s School with high honors and was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and Art Honor Society. She played varsity tennis and lacrosse, and served as a student ambassador and day prefect. Maya Haynes enrolled at UNC-Wilmington to pursue a degree in Marine Biology. She is the recipient of a four-year People Helping People scholarship from the State Employees Credit Union and a Presidential Education Scholar Award. Maya played varsity volleyball at Southeast Raleigh High School, served as vice-president of the NC State Math Science st. timothy s school 7 Spirit Fall 2016 Engineering Network (NCSU-MSEN), and was president of the local branch of the NAACP Youth Council. She was active in the National Council for Negro Women (NCNW) and was named a Kappa Scholar by Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Broderick Huntwork is attending Clemson University. Summer Jacobs was an integral part of the girls tennis team at Cardinal Gibbons with multi-year titles including 3A state runner-up individual doubles, 3A team state champion, and individual all-state honors. A member of the National Honor Society and Biology Club, she completed a Certified Nursing Assistant class with clinicals at WakeMed this summer. Summer is attending UNC-Wilmington and plans to major in Marketing and minor in Psychology, but hasn t ruled out a future in the health care field. Olivia Jones is attending Louisburg College as the recipient of a faculty scholarship and a music scholarship. She was a member of the Pall Bearer Society, a club at Cardinal Gibbons that offers services free of charge to those in need. Olivia was also active with the Drum Line percussion club and the Franciscan Youth International Club. She is considering a future in nursing. Blake Koch traveled to the Dominican Republic this summer on a mission trip to help build a multi-purpose court in the village of Guayajayuco. He lettered in basketball and cross country in high school and has enrolled at UNC- Charlotte. Aynnie Koscso has enrolled at American University after declining UNC-Wilmington, Fairfield, University of South Carolina, Catholic University and Pace University. She is currently undecided but will likely major in Business. Emma Koeleveld is attending Wake Forest University. Scott Leslie is attending UNC-Greensboro.

8 Alex Matthews is attending NC State with plans to major in Psychology. She was in National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society in high school, and was named an NC Scholar. Alex was also active in Spanish Club, Key Club and Model UN. Emma McClymont has enrolled at Connecticut College where she is contemplating majors in government and economics. For each of her four years at Saint Mary s School, she played varsity volleyball and served on student government. She was also a member of the debate club. Sarah Messick is attending East Carolina University to pursue a career in nursing. She was also accepted into the nursing schools at the University of Alabama and Pace University. A member of National Honor Society, Sarah was an active member of the Lancer Club, a service organization at Cardinal Gibbons. She served as a student ambassador and school retreat leader. Julia Meyer graduated from Ravenscroft School and is attending UNC- Wilmington to major in Special Education. Sarah Mitterling, an active member of the National Art Honor Society at Sanderson, is attending UNC-Asheville. She is focusing on the arts but hasn t yet decided on a major. In her college application, Sarah explained how her two art teachers at St. Timothy s influenced her path. (See related article on this page.) Haley Murdoch is attending the University of North Texas Honors College on a fouryear Excellence Scholarship. An accomplished vocalist, she will major in Vocal Performance. Haley landed a lead role in Ravenscroft s production of the musical Once Upon A Mattress, as well as the play Our Town, and placed first in a school-wide concerto competition. She was active in the school s acapella group and was an alto section lead in choir. Haley lettered in varsity women s soccer for four years. Leila Mustafa has enrolled at UNC-Charlotte. Cameron Osiecki has enrolled at UNC-Chapel Hill. Davis Peacock was accepted into the Honors College at the University of South Carolina, where he will major in Civil Engineering. Erin Perry accepted early admission to Wake Forest University. She has yet to decide on a major but enjoys math, economics and business. Erin was awarded PTSA and Academic Booster Club scholarships from Sanderson High School. During her senior year, she served as president of National Honor Society and editor-in-chief of Sandscript, the student newspaper. She was a member of Student Council for three years and was elected senior class secretary, junior class prom chair, and sophomore class vice-president. Erin played soccer through her junior year before taking up running her senior year. Last January she ran her first half-marathon in Charleston. She served on the mission committee at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church and was active in the church s youth group. Luke Petty is attending UNC-Chapel Hill with plans to major in English and aspirations of attending law school. He was a member of Executive Council and National Honor Society at st. timothy s school 8 Spirit Fall 2016 Sanderson High School and graduated as an NC Academic Scholar with high honors. Bailey Rich, an avid hunter and fisher, will pursue general studies in Fish and Wildlife Management while pursuing a degree in Welding Technology at Wake Tech Community College. He lettered in track and field as a pole vaulter at Cardinal Gibbons, then focused his efforts on wrestling. He spent time last summer touring Italy and Hawaii with his family. Sydney Sager was a member of the Leesville Road symphonic and marching bands throughout high school and held the position of front ensemble manager, clerk, and grad file secretary. She opted for Appalachian State University over UNC-Charlotte and is currently undecided on a major. Robyn Sawyers is in the University Honors Program at NC State after declining enrollment at UNC-Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University. She is majoring in Biology with a human biology concentration and hopes to pursue medical school. Robyn won the national FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) interior design competition in 2015; for three years running, she placed STS Art Teachers: The Inspiration For A College Entrance Essay When she sat down to write her college essay, Sarah Mitterling focused on two influential people in her life: STS art teachers Laura Bierer and Kim Balentine. Sarah has graciously given us an excerpt from her essay with permission to share it. In kindergarten, I had my first art teacher. Everyone had an art teacher, so why was mine so special? Her joy and genuine appreciation for who I was individually and what I created made her unique. Because how great can the art of a five-year old be? I always believed her when she said mine was amazing. And then I began to believe I was amazing. She was safe, warm, inviting and affirming. She taught me the basics of art, like shapes and colors. But what she really taught me was that I have a voice, and my voice is strong and relevant. My experiences with her and art created an association in my mind that my work was beautiful, and with it, I was beautiful. In middle school, I was fortunate to have another fabulous art teacher. She saw potential in me I never saw. She showed me how to push myself artistically. She never knew that as she was pushing me, I was realizing the strength, power and capacity I possess to accomplish more in life. As my art took form, I saw what I could create. And the process of creating art became an outlet, a coping mechanism for me when I was emotionally overloaded! I learned then I could make my own decisions. I could believe and think what I wanted and no one could tell me my thoughts were wrong, just as no one can tell me my art is wrong. I am currently planning on majoring in some form of art. Right now my focus is on teaching others that art is a pure expression of what you see or feel, and it s never wrong or right. I want to continue creating my own works of art with different media, different subjects, different everything growing and changing. I will show the world, and perhaps a room full of very young children, there are no limitations.

9 first in the state competition. A member of the National Honor Society and president of the French National Honor Society, she received the Spartan of Excellence award at Sanderson. She is a varsity equestrian athlete and volunteers with Hope Reins of Raleigh. Nick Schantz is attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on a merit scholarship. He began flying at age 15 and received his private pilot s license when he turned 17. Nick plans to major in Aeronautical Sciences and Minor in Business, and has set his sights on becoming a commercial pilot. Lily Schneider signed to play women s soccer at Wake Forest University, where she is considering a major in Business or Communication. A four-year varsity girls soccer player at Broughton High School, she was selected Female Athlete of the Year. Lily served on the Executive Cabinet of student government for four years, was active in Young Life, and was a Service Club member graduating with 125 hours of community service. Maribelle Scoggin declined seven other acceptances to attend Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. With a strong interest in contemporary Christian music, she plans to pursue a career in music ministry. Her activities at Saint Mary s School included performing in chorus and serving as make-up artist for drama productions. Austin Sealey was accepted into the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. A member of the Surf Cub and Debate Club at Cardinal Gibbons, Austin was the creator of the LIFT organization a charity that raised $24,000 over two years for the benefit of four local nonprofits. He did this by securing substantial donations from local businesses, putting together athletic events, and encouraging participation by giving prizes to the top three winners. Ana Sheridan, ranked ninth in her class at Sanderson High School, was on the All A Honor Roll for four years. She was a junior marshal, member of her school s Science Olympiad team, served as historian for the National Honor Society, and was awarded a Spartans of Excellence Award in AP English. Captain of the varsity soccer team her junior and senior years, she was named to the CAP 8 All-Conference Women s Soccer Team for three years. She turned down a scholarship to Clemson University to enroll at NC State, where she will major in Biomedical Engineering. Taylor Smith was accepted into the Honors Carolina program at UNC-Chapel, where he is a part of the Research Scholars Program. He plans to major in computer science. The recipient of a National Merit Scholarship and National AP Scholar recognition, Taylor received the Robert P. Holding Memorial Scholarship at Ravenscroft School. Together will STS alum Justin Barber, he founded his school s first robotics club, Ravens Robotics. He was a varsity soccer player and member of the National Honor Society and Cum Laude Society. Erik Turley is attending UNC-Wilmington to major in Business with a concentration in Finance. A member of the National Honor Society at Cardinal Gibbons, Erik played basketball throughout high school for the Wake County Basketball Association (WCBA) and was a part of the 2015 championship team. He has volunteered every summer at the STS basketball camps. Charlotte Welsh is attending UNC-Charlotte. Kelsey Wong, a recipient of the City of Raleigh Outstanding Youth Award, was very active in the Raleigh Youth Council for four years and received a certificate for superior participation. An Honor Roll student and member of the Spanish, photography and poetry clubs, Kelsey earned Work Ethic Proficiency A Game Certification while in high school. She is headed to UNC- Greensboro and plans to double major in Media Studies (with a focus on Broadcast Journalism) and Communication Studies, with minors in Theatre and Spanish. Niara Wray attends North Carolina Central University. st. timothy s school 9 Spirit Fall 2016 Sophie with her proud parents and coach signing her letter of intent with the University of Florida. Keeping Track of Sophie Sophie Ebihara has come a long way since her first Titan cross country meet when she got lost in the woods of the sprawling course. She s a three-time 3A cross country state runner-up, a four-time state champion in the indoor and outdoor track 3200m, and she anchored her indoor track team to a 4x800m relay state championship in As Cardinal Gibbons moved up to 4A NCHSAA classification, Sophie helped her team win the first 4A cross country state championship in school history. The win was significant, she explained, because Gibbons, ranked third, came in as underdogs and beat longtime rivals Green Hope as well as Leesville Road I was a proud senior captain of arguably the greatest cross country team in the state she said. This was our sixth consecutive state championship win! Kristin Zillmann attends George Mason University, where she is studying Forensic Science. Since her sophomore year at Ravenscroft School, she has been heavily involved in theatre from acting to head stage management and served as president of her school s chapter of the International Thespian Society.

10 Bidding a Fond Farewell to Retiring Faculty and Staff At a luncheon last June, STS reluctantly said goodbye to a handful of teachers representing 100 years of service to the school. She came to St. Timothy s as a parent 28 years ago. Within five years, Lori Huber landed a position as school nurse part time at first, but rapidly expanding to a full time position that she maintained for over two decades. In her quarter-century at STS, Meg Mansfield filled a variety of roles and performed them all with ease and expertise. Early on, she partnered with Patty Asher Hunt in kindergarten. In later years, she took on the job of running the lower school technology lab. Lori Reedy also celebrated her silver anniversary at St. Timothy s. Ever-adaptable, she taught fourth and then fifth grades for many years before being appointed head of middle school. After a decade in that position, she requested to finish out her career back in a fourth grade classroom. After 15 years of teaching second grade at STS, Diane Schroeder announced her retirement in June. Several days later, she decided semi-retirement was a better option and returned as a part time second grade teaching assistant. Tony Millbank, the newbie in the group with nine years as an STS Latin and math teacher, retired to tend his garden and enjoy his grandchild after a 27-year career in education. Teachers Meg Mansfield (above photo, second from left) and Lori Reedy (left photo, third from left), along with school nurse Lori Huber, were each affiliated with St. Timothy s for a quartercentury. They are shown here with their children, all of them STS alumni. Meet Our New Faculty and Staff! Megan Shank not only assumed the role of lower school science lab teacher, but she took on the additional job of middle school Science Olympiad teacher. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Megan was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow and received her National Board Certification. She was last year s Teacher of the Year at Sycamore Creek Elementary School. Second grade teacher Laura Graybeal also comes to STS from Sycamore Creek, where she was a reading specialist for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Laura, who is married to STS alum Tyler Graybeal, holds an M.A. in Teaching Reading and has served as a Girls on the Run coach. No newcomer to St. Timothy s, Gillian Boardman has been an after school care counselor, pre-kindergarten teaching assistant, and student support teacher in second and third grades since This year, she joined the third grade teaching team. Gillian earned a B.A from the College of Wooster and an M.A. from the University of Houston. Fourth grade teacher Charlene Voorhees received her undergraduate degree from Vassar College. She holds two master s degrees, an M.A.T. from Lewis & Clark College and an M.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Oregon Health & Science University. She most recently taught at The Pike School, a private pre-kindergarten ninth grade school in Andover, Massachusetts. Josette Huntress-Holland, a former Associate Head and Dean Gillian Boardman, Meghan Shank, Charlene Voorhees, Josette Huntress- Holland, Shana Filter and Laura Graybeal are new additions to STS. of Students at Saint Mary s School, joins the STS faculty as a fifth grade grammar and literature teacher. She has a long career in independent school teaching and administration. Shana Filter assumed the role of capital campaign director as the school begins exploring funding and fundraising opportunities for the first phases of a new campus master plan. Shana has previously worked in development at both SAFEChild and Saint Mary s School. Part Time Staff: Bridge Cobb - Pre-K Teaching Assistant Ana DeHart - Second Grade Teaching Assistant Tara Konya - Middle School Service Learning Mike McConoughey - Assistant Athletic Director Tony Powell - Beginning Band Director Krista Siachames - Percussion Ensemble Director Karen Tinnesz - First Grade Teaching Assistant st. timothy s school 10 Spirit Fall 2016

11 Financial Information Annual Report Giving to St. Timothy s $215,415 The Annual Fund Annual Report School $21,000 Friends of STS $39,475 Titan Athletic Club Gifts (Excludes Gifts-in-Kind) 5% Gifts 6% Other 89% Tuition & Fees Operating Income 9% Maintenance & Facilities 17% Curriculum & Programs 4% Debt Service $35,670 Founders Day 1% Professional Development 69% Salaries/Benefits Operating Expenses All figures based on the fiscal year July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016, unaudited. All donors listed in this report made a gift between July 1, 2015 and June 30, Great effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate. If any error is found, please notify the Development Office at Dear St. Timothy s School Community, I m delighted to report that was a banner year for the Annual Fund! Our community has given over $215,000, exceeding last year s record by $80, % of our Board and 100% of our faculty and staff have generously contributed. More importantly, our parent participation has surpassed any previous participation rates with 69% of our parents giving to the Annual Fund. This Annual Report recognizes and celebrates those who have given time, treasure, and talent to our school. Your investment in our school directly supports the incredible faculty, and enriches the experience of all of our students, from the youngest Pre-K learners to our eight grade leaders. Last year, through your contributions, we were able to: Add 45 new, state-of-the art touchscreen laptop computers for Lower School faculty and staff. Purchase new stools to increase alertness and strengthen the core and posture of our youngest Titans in all Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Send the entire Middle School math department to the largest math teaching conference in the country. Provide better security by installing a new electronic/keyless door system. Bring Mr. Turnage back to campus to ensure that additional After School Care traffic support is in place every afternoon. Purchase a new roof for the main building without depleting our maintenance reserve. Most importantly, we were able to offer the kind of education that we all envision- one that nurtures the curiosity of our children. And we did this because of the amazing community that supports us- our parents, grandparents, teachers, alumni, Board and friends of the school who give their time, money and energy so that the school continues to stay strong. I do want you to know that you are making a true and lasting difference in the lives of these young people, and that I am truly grateful and say THANK YOU! With warm regards, Shayla Bradshaw Director of Development 11

12 The Annual Fund Chairman s Honor Society ($5,000 and above) Anonymous Joe and Ann Diab Dean and Jenny Howard Tim and Karen Tinnesz 1958 Society ($2,500 - $4,999) Robert and Stephanie Alphin Tom and Katie Barrett * Box Tops for Education Olivia Hardin In honor of Doris Pettifer Lands End, Inc. Chuck and Laura Neely * Greg and Danielle Piner * In memory of Sam Stroud Joe and Cheryl Schmidt Target Wells Fargo Kerry Whitt and Lynn Rebello Headmaster s List ($1,000 - $2,499) Stephanie Abee Bank of America Thomas and Caroline Bell * Don and Debbie Blankenship Thomas and Mary Mac Bradshaw Brian and Sally Branson Ed and Jennifer Bridgeford Brian and Elizabeth Bunn * Dan and Sallie Cahill Copie and Jim Cain Rod and D.C. Cavallaro Will and Taylor Cheek Gary and Anne Christensen Will and Paula Corkey John and Susan Denny * Bonnie Elam Todd and Erin Eveson David and Brandy Falcone * Mark and Justina Fetner * Friends of St. Timothy s Mary Susan Fulghum GlaxoSmithKline Chris and Deb Harrison Pat and Mary Lou Hartness In honor of Eugenia P. Hartness Helen Haynes Mike and Deborah Hensley * Penn and Kim Holderness Ramsey and Lisa Kilani Ben and Kristi Koren Jim and Meredith Lemmon * Tripp and Amy Loyd Chris and Ashlyn McLean * Art and Laura Padilla Chris and Robin Peoples Annual Report Carl and DeAnna Pettersson Will and Maria Plentl * Paul and Heidi Priu Larry and Debbie Robbins David and Wendy Robeson Bryan Simmons and Sarah Hannawald * James and Gina Smith Aaron Spencer and Heather Bridgers * Richard and Walton Spoor Elizabeth Sutton Chris Swift and May Bai Maury and Stephanie Tepper * Marc and Annette Tucker * Damon and Kerrie-Anne Tweedy John and Cindy Waite * Wayne and Amy Watkins Mike and Amy White * Kirk and Barbara Whorf Bill and Suzanne Wilkison * Scot and Kris Wingo * Red, White & Blue Club ($500 - $999) Wesley and Dabney Aldridge Stephen and Bridget Anderson Julie Apple Matt and Alane Barnes Simon and Stori Bartle Patrick and Tara Bastek Mark and Leigh Baxter * Benevity Kevin and Liz Bodiford * Davis and Shayla Bradshaw Rob and Ana Brady * Howard and Cristin Brand Rob and Laura Brown Frank and Cheryl Burke * Frank and Mary Lou Burke Joe and Karen Campbell Terry and Sara Carlton * Susan Chilman Al and Cathy Clement Will and Bridget Cobb Todd and JoAnn Cobin Bill and Karin Colavecchio Bob Cooley Robert and Susan Croom James and Susan Crowther Jamie and Ginger Crowther Jay and Monica Dale * Gary DeJames and Sandy Merkel- DeJames * Jill Diaz Duke Energy Christopher Edmonston and Colleen Camaione-Edmonston Boo Evans Bud and Mara Frank In honor of Tracey and Fred Woodward Genworth Financial Scott and Amy Gross John and Wendy Guess Harris Teeter Mike and Tricia Hitmar Brian and Kristin Holder Igor and Gina Jablokov Jay and Betsy James Roy and Cindy Jones Mitchell and Margaret Keegan Chris and Paige Keravuori Nick and Kate Lombardi Jim and Michelle Major Bill and Peggy Mast John and Sara McTyeire Alan and Tant Melichar * Ken and Sherry Melton Andrew and Jennifer Moran Mike Morgan Newcomb & Company David and Denise Pallister * Joe and Barbara Parrish In memory of Caleb Woodlief Prashant and Bindisha Patel John and Marcy Pellegrino Andrew and Olivia Pettifer Mike and Cathy Plaut Robert and Terry Powell Arjun and Joanna Rajaratnam Charles and Ann Brooke Raynal Scott and Gaile Renegar Marshall and Melissa Rich * Dean and Jennifer Riddick Stout and Dawn Sharber Jim and Laurie Sheldon Curt and Jessie Southard Jay and Allison Stewart * Morris and Beth Treadway Franklin and Melanie Walker Nat and Curry Walker Web and Olga West Ann and David White John and Ashlyn Whitford * David and Catherine Woodard Honor Roll ($250 - $499) Mike and Jill Absher David and Soraya Adams Rod and Cathy Allen Rick Allison and Deborah Prince- Allison Adam and Angie Austin Don Brown David and Barbara Buffaloe David and Judi Camaione Nigel and Christa Campbell David and Pam Cashwell Tony Click and Kimberly Jarema Eddie and Amber Cobb Lisa Davison Steve and Susan Dixon Ann Downing David and Mary Anne Eckstine Billy and Gloria Fan David and Melynda Foye Charlie and Marla Futrell Greg Godsil Wes and Anne Hare Scott and Becky Harris * Peter and Donna Heffring Phil and Shannon Helm * Gary and Sheila Hrdlicka Josh and Pat Johnson Jeff and Lisa Jones Trey and Melanie Jones Richard and Julanne Kalin Young and Cathy Kim Calvin and Helen Kirven Goutham and Swetha Mandadi Shane Manuel and Ndidi Azikiwe Tony and Elizabeth Millbank Chris and Sherry Mitchell Mike and Cathy Morse John and Mary Oates Lou and Monica Olsen Stephanie Padilla Matt and Julie Palmgren Chad and Ann-Stewart Patterson * Kay Patterson Michael Pearce Pearson Education Mike and Beth Pegram * Scott and Jennifer Percy David and Ann Permar In memory of Lisa Permar Ham Bryan and Courtney Phillips Curt and Kristi Plyler Steve and Lori Powell Gary and Patty Rinehard Emily and Patrick Roberson * Patrick M. Roberson, DDS Shannon and Tamara Rouse Eric Royle and Meredith Barbour Wilson and Marcia Russell Frank and Mary Laura Sabiston * David and Malinda Schantz Adam and Michele Schneider Gregg and Gina Schwitzgebel Steve and Blair Smallman Kenneth and Marilyn Smith Robert and Deborah Smith Jeff and Melissa Snell Dee Stewart Greg and Linda Stone St. Timothy s School Feed the Pig Challenge St. Timothy s School Student Council Tony and Shelly Thompson 12

13 Annual Report Rollie and Melissa Tillman * Ed and Judy Todd Stephen and Katherine Todd Max and Felicia Trujillo Mark and Mary Ann Vasbinder Fred and Ann Watke David and Faye Wilson Fred and Tracey Woodward Rick and Jill Zechini * Jarrett and Elizabeth Zimmerman Contributors (up to $249) Robert and Judy Abee Craig and Michelle Adcock John and Brahan Agnew John Aragona and Alison Gammage Patrick and Allison Alford Eddie and Beth Altherr Amazonsmile Anderson Forest Homeowner s Association Simon Archer and Amy Murphy- Archer Joe and Mary Ashford Ted and Nancy Atkinson Bob Auman In honor of Matt Scheer Ricardo and Donna Badin Steve Bahnaman and Sarah Stanley Dan and Leigh Baker Dustin and Andrea Baker * William Aubrey and Carolyn Baker Patrick and Valerie Balestrieri * Phil and Ann Ballengee Chris and Deb Bardeen Paul and Brandon Baron Brian and Debbie Basden Thomas and Lucy Beam Jim and Brenda Beamon Jesse and Lindsay Behrens Robert and Meredith Bell Claude and Thomasene Bennett Gary and Ellen Benzine Rob and Laura Bierer Andy and Julie Bilodeau Hunter and Beth Bock Brandon Bogumil Will and Lynn Bolton Winnie Bolton Tom and Sara Frances Borden Monica Boren Pat and Terry Brady Tom and Kathy Brannon Steve and Joanne Brown Jennifer Buland William and Charlaine Bullock Jayne Burgess Paul and Jenny Burroughs David Bryant John and Beth Carley Chris and Sharon Carlson Linda Carrigan Richard and Ellen Casey Pat Castagna Bryan and Stephanie Caudill John and Mary Cerrato Phil and April Cervi Bud and Nancy Coggins Tim and Annabel Coleman Jeb and Shelley Collins Chris and Wendy Cook Scott and Lynne Coonan Don and Rhonda Crafton Stefan and Fiona Cross Matt and Claudia Curran Brenda Currin Brian and Ragan Daigle * Blair and Nicole Davis Donald and Priscilla Dollar Kathryn Donohue Dennis and Erin Duffy Harry and Kathy Dutton Matt and Arrin Dutton Bernard and Genevieve Dyson Steven and Jane Elkins Claire Elliott Joe and Margie Farmer Rick and Cynthia Feathers Mark and Kris Ference Jim Fetner Craig and Sarah Finnerty Joseph Frank Tom and Suzanne Fritsch Terry and Susan Fritts Andy and Penny Fusco Ed and Heather Garrabrant Ted and Emil Givens In memory of Betsey Zellman Tommy and Robin Godwin Jon and Emily Gorman Jim and Laura Greene Anthony and Laura Guarino Paul Gwyn Carolyn Hale Paul and Carie Hamilton Billy and Julie Hampton Tim and Sam Hansen Scott and Betty Harris Larry and Eydie Hartwell Greg and Jill Heath Henry and Donnie Helms Lori Hennelly Brian and Libby Hnat David and Julia Hoke Beverly Horsburgh and Andy Cappel Maura Horton Phil and Lori Huber Noah and Dottie Huffstetler Edward and Sue Hussey John and Michaela Iiames Bob Jackson Gene and Sheila Jenkins Bill and Sheila Jones Gene and Benji Jones JP and Harriett Jones Martha Keravuori Kent and Sherry Kirchin Jim and Donna Klein Tara Konya Jeff and Cheyenne Krepps Haden and Beth Lane Steve and Elizabeth Leach John and Alice Ledbetter Katherine Lee Al and Sandy Leonard Roger and Jenn Lias Lilyrain Jewelry Kevin and Christy Lingle Karin Linthicum Chris Loflin and Heidi Gailor-Loflin George and Lisa Longino Howard and Leigh Longino Barry Luck and Kim Balentine Michael and Deanna Lord Barbara Ludwig Ashlee Lynn Eric and Brandy Lyons Alex and Carolyn MacFadyen Jeff and Florence Mackie In honor of The Dutton Family Lyn Maness Malcolm and Missy Mangum Brian and Meg Mansfield Raymond and Debra March Natalie Mayur Deon and Jo McKenna Greg and Karen McLeod Elizabeth McMillan In honor of Father James Bill McTyeire Neal and Jenny Meads Walt and Vicki Mesik Brian and Heather Mikkelsen * Bonnie Monson Lib Moore Bill and Sally Moore Wes and Judy Moore Greg and Meg Moran Frank Morey CeCe Morgan Dexter and Michelle Morgan Joel and Evelyn Mullen John and Margaret Murphy John and Kim Nabors John Nash Network for Good Norfolk Southern Foundation B. J. and Tovia Nowak Bill and Elsea Nulton Donald and Angela Parrish Susan Patton Troy and Susan Peoples Mitch and Laura Perry Lowell Petty Ash and Margie Pipkin Martin and Lee Playford Alice Poskel Marietta Potok Bob and Debbie Potter Rick and Amy Powell Damon and Kelly Race Ken and Carole Rainwater Mark and Sarah Rainwater Matt and Maureen Ramey Dom and Caridad Ramos Charles and Rosemary Raynal Wilfred and Gloria Rebello Jack and Patricia Reed Jeff and Lori Reedy Sheldon and Mitzi Reynolds Bob and Janice Rich Ann Robinson Davis and Caitlin Roach Adam and Frazer Roache Gordon and Barbara Robeson Greg and Kelly Roney Rob and Robin Rowan John and Shannon Sabiston Muhammad and Phoebe Sanders Scott and Melanie Savage Carolyn Scarborough Matt and Abby Scheer Paul and Diane Schroeder Thomas and Michele Seidel Kevin Shaw and Linda Brown-Shaw William and Sharon Shepherd Steven and Joy Shillinsgburg Gloria Simpson Benjamin and Wendy Elliott-Smith David and Catherine Snider Erin Spalinski Kade and Brooks Spencer Dwight and Wendy Stanley Winnie Stewart Wilson and Donna Stroud Duncan and Beth Taylor Christy Terrell Neil Thaggard Jim and Peggy Todd Stanley and Tamalyn Torrecilla Calvin and Harriet Tweedy Rob and Margaret Tyson Dorothy Walker Morris and Peggy Walters Joe and Renee Ward Scott and Cameron Warren Nik and Hetal Wasudev Rita Welch Battle and Judy Whitley Merle Whitley Preston and Janie Willson Scott and Susan Willson Chris Wilson Stafford and Janice Wing Lee and Audrey Witcher Stan and Laura Yates Lola Youngman Phillip and Rebecca Ziady * Annual Fund Leadership Council Member 13

14 Annual Report Tiki Time for Titans: Founders Day Sponsors Premier Sponsor Zaytoun Orthodontics Titan Sponsor Adams & Cheek Dentistry Patron Sponsors Brian and Sally Branson Kip and Lisa Meadows Friend Sponsors Tom and Katie Barrett Simon and Stori Bartle Meredith Bell, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Capital Cash, LLC (David and Faye Wilson) Jim and Copie Cain Davis and Pyle Plastic Surgery Steve and Susan Dixon Charlie and Marla Futrell David and Julia Hoke Kaliber Investments (Damon and Kelly Race) Jim and Meredith Lemmon Ricky and Cissy Lewis Daragh and Caroline MacGabhann Alan and Tant Melichar John and Sara McTyeire Jerry and Kimberly Myers Mike and Beth Pegram Gina and James Smith Jason and Holly Warner David and Ann White Fred and Tracey Woodward 14

15 Annual Report Tiki Time for Titans: Founders Day In-Kind Gifts Michelle Adcock Alyssa Light Pilates Anthropologie ArtSource Angie Austin Autowash Express Car Wash Bailey s Fine Jewelry Kim Balentine Banging Bangles Company Deb Bardeen Lora Barnett Barre 3 Thomas and Caroline Bell Jessie Bensin Laura Bierer Brandon Bogumil Buku Jennifer Buland Bullock Furniture Colleen Camaione-Edmonston Capital Cash, LLC Sharon Carlson Carolina Ballet Lisa Davison Eddie and Amber Cobb Coconut Charlie s Bump N Bounce Tim Coleman Kathryn Donohue Matt Dutton Bernard and Genevieve Dyson Empire Eats (Sitti, Gravy, The Pit) Flywheel Sports Alison Gammage Glenwood Grill Wes and Anne Hare Kona Ice Betsy James Jendaylin Jennifer Robertson Photography Kendra Scott Jewelry Donna Klein La Maison Lands End, Inc. Elizabeth Leach Katherine Lee Roger and Jenn Lias Deanna Lord Tripp and Amy Loyd Lululemon Ashlee Lynn Meg Mansfield Natalie Mayur McConnell Golf Kip and Lisa Meadows Neal and Jenny Meads Midtown Grille Midtown Olive Oil Modern Pace Consulting MollyBeads Monograms Inc. Amy Murphy-Archer Dr. Kimberly Myers B.J. Nowak Angela Parrish Susan Patton Piola Pop of Paint Debbie Potter Quail Ridge Books Quintessentials Raleigh Tutoring Lori Reedy Renee Sprink Photography Caitlin Roach David and Diane Rodger Debbie Robbins Saint Mary s School Diane Schroeder Sarah Stanley 15 Andrew Stephenson Summerlea Farm Synergy Spa Erin Spalinski The Renaissance Hotel, North Hills Theater in the Park Melissa Tillman Tim Tinnesz Triton Stables Clarence Turnage Walt Disney World Kevin Ward William Branson III Photography Scot and Kris Wingo

16 Titan Athletic Club Corporate Sponsors Diamond ($2,000 and up) Adams and Cheek Dentistry QuoteWorx Zaytoun Orthodontics Gold ( $1,000 and up) Bolton Construction & Service Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic Children s Dentistry Friends of St. Timothy s Fulcrum Financial Services, LLC North State Bank Rouse Norton CPA PA Sonitrol/Summit Security Stokes Lawn Care Tepper & Eyster Silver ($500 - $999) Capital Cash Gordon Asset Management Johnson-Lambe Bronze ($250- $499) Grand Slam Kinder Kixx Soccer North Hills Tire Pros Raleigh Waterproofing, Inc. ServiceMaster of Wake County Annual Report Individual & Family Sponsors Hall of Fame ($1000 and up) Tom and Katie Barrett Leah Welsh and Doug Kass Mary Jane Woodward Captain ($500-$999) Wesley and Dabney Aldridge Simon and Stori Bartle Richard and Evelyn Casey David and Pam Cashwell William and Karin Colavecchio Wes and Anne Hare Mike and Deborah Hensley Ricky and Cissy Lewis Dennis and Christine Moody Chris and Robin Peoples Paul and Heidi Priu Joe and Cheryl Schmidt James and Laurie Sheldon Bill King and Donna Vigil-King David and Catherine Woodard MVP ($250- $499) John Aragona and Alison Gammage Zack and Courtney Bolen Rob and Ana Brady Howard and Cristin Brand Rob and Brandi Broome Robert and Laura Brown Richard Busby Will and Taylor Cheek Todd and JoAnn Cobin Tim and Debra Cody Bud and Mara Frank Jon and Emily Gorman Michael and Debra Harrison Michael and Tricia Hitmar Jeffrey Krepps and Cheyenne Corbett Jim and Meredith Lemmon Alan and Tant Melichar Steve and Lori Powell Dean and Jennifer Riddick David and Wendy Robeson Frank and Mary Laura Sabiston Adam and Michele Schneider Bryan Simmons and Sarah Hannawald Marc and Annette Tucker John and Kathleen Walch Joe and Renee Ward Web and Olga West Titan ($100 - $249) Michael and Cathleen Plaut Tom Williamson Paul and Jenny Burroughs Linda Carrigan Matt and Arrin Dutton Charles and Marla Futrell Anthony and Laura Guarino Bruce Ham Brian and Elizabeth Hnat Andrew and Margo Howe Mike and Beth Pegram Will and Maria Plentl Curtis and Kristin Plyler Gina and James Smith Tony Thompson Jim and Anna Turley Franklin and Melanie Walker Scott and Susan Willson Varsity (up to $99) Max and Christine Barbour Scott and Lynne Coonan Tynetta Darden Smith 16

17 Friends of St. Timothy s Friends sponsored events and programs for our school: Art Projects Back to School BBQ Balloon Day BINGO Book Fair Cupcake Days Faculty Appreciation Fall Festival Fine Arts Visual Art, Drama, Music Founders Day Freddie s Christmas Store Friends in Need Pizza Days Room Parents Titan Bucks T-shirts Used Uniforms 8 th Grade Graduation Gift Annual Report Executive Committee Lisa Meadows, President Michele Schneider, Vice President Kristin Holder, Secretary Olga West, Treasurer Lee-Ashley Bonfield, Assistant Treasurer Monies Raised: Art Project $ 2,975 Balloon Day $ 2,830 BINGO $ 3,700 Cupcakes $ 1,480 Fall Festival $ 2,910 Freddie s Store $ 6,610 T-Shirt Sales $ 3,175 Pizza $11,380 Titan Bucks $ 1,170 Used Uniforms $10,550 Total $46,780 Monies Distributed to St. Timothy s School: Annual Fund $ 1,000 Core Subjects Teachers $ 7,490 Enrichment Subject Teachers $ 5,000 Faculty Appreciation $ 4,100 Margaret Evans Scholarship $ 1,000 Staff Development $ 9,000 Titan Athletic Club $ 1,000 Total $34,590 Monies Distributed to St. Timothee s School inboucan-carre, Haiti $ 6,000 17

18 Eagle Scout Status for St. Timothy s Alumni Statistically, only five percent of Boy Scouts attain the rank of Eagle Scout, but St. Timothy s alumni are out to shatter that statistic. Five alumni recently passed or are awaiting Board of Review, the last step in attaining Eagle Scout status. TJ Walch earned his Eagle rank in June. For his service project, TJ led construction of 13 hitching posts at Hope Reins, a local organization providing comfort to hurting children and their families through equineassisted counseling. Two alumni chose St. Timothy s as the beneficiary of their Eagle service projects. Quentin Cain constructed a hexagonal picnic table with benches. With the help of fellow Scout and STS alum Will Taber, he installed it under the shade of the pine trees outside of Marcia Hall. Quentin s Board of Review is pending. Warren Whitley built a cabinet to keep the art department s razor-sharp paper cutter secured when not in use. He also painted cabinets, door frames and doors in the art building. Warren is a member of Troop 334 based out of St. Timothy s. He has been an active Scout since joining STS Cub Scout Pack 334 as a Tiger Cub in the first grade. Blake Stone passed his Board of Review in August. He built six new bed frames for one of the rustic cabins at Camp Crabtree in William B. Umstead Park, where STS seventh grade students spend an overnight science outing in the fall. After building the frames, Blake and his crew moved the existing frames out of the cabin and installed the new ones. Spencer Mangum constructed a large goat playground for the Interfaith Food Shuttle farm off Tryon Road. He and Blake are also members of Troop 334 based at St. Timothy s. Spencer s Board of Review is pending. st. timothy s school 18 Spirit Fall 2016 At left: With precise measurements and deep concentration, Warren Whitley constructed a cabinet for the STS art department. Below: With a little help from his friends, Spencer Mangum (in brown overalls) constructed a goat playground which was immediately put to use by the Interfaith Food Shuttle. Bottom: Blake constructed six new bed frames for Camp Crabtree at William B. Umstead State Park.

19 Mitch Benzine s Summer on Capitol Hill Like many positions, landing a job on Capitol Hill requires a combination of qualifications and connections. STS alum Mitch Benzine has both. After graduating from college a semester early, he spent the spring of 2015 doing an internship in Washington, DC for Congressman Richard Hudson. His performance earned him not only a letter of recommendation for a future internship with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, but a personal phone call to the Speaker. He then completed the application cover letter, resume, statement of interest, writing sample, and another recommendation. About a month later, he learned he d be spending the summer after his first year of law school at Marquette University as an intern to Speaker Ryan. Benzine was one of seven interns in the Speaker s Office this summer, six of them focusing on policy and one working with the Special Events Office. His days on the Hill varied, depending on if the House was in session or out of session. In sessions hours were 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and out of session hours were 9:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. He worked a five-day week for six weeks. Depending on the day, the President, Joint Chiefs of Staff, or foreign dignitaries could be in our office, Benzine said. Throughout the week, he attended Congressional hearings pertaining to specific policy areas. He compiled all of his notes and wrote memos that briefed policy staffers on specific committee discussions. I focused on national security issues as well as budget reform, Benzine said. He also conducted tours of the Speaker s offices and the Capitol for staff and friends of the Speaker. Benzine s biggest surprise on Capitol Hill was the youth of the work force. I knew a lot of people who worked for member of Congress were young he said, but it was surprising to hear how young. A majority of junior level staff in the Speaker s Office are 23 to 28 years old, while most of the senior staff is 30 to 35 years old. It was just surprising that the best policy In order to succeed, you have to work hard and stay late, even if it s just making coffee or copies. With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, Mitch Benzine takes a pause from his duties as a summer intern to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. analysts in the country are so young! he said. Benzine said he learned a couple of valuable life lessons through the internship: No task is ever too small, and it s important to do your absolute best with every single assignment. This is especially true in politics, he said. It s not as glamorous as people believe. In order to succeed, you have to work hard and stay late, even if it s just making coffee or copies. Another valuable life lesson Benzine learned was from Speaker Ryan directly. He told us that you never know if you can succeed at something unless you try, he said. It s very important to go out and try to put yourself out there. It s really the only way to know. Although some days were all work and no st. timothy s school 19 Spirit Fall 2016 play, Benzine did manage plenty of time to enjoy the restaurants, music venues and historical sites of Washington. Everyone gets to know each other so fast simply because of the nature of the work, he explained. The entire office becomes you friend. After his summer internship, Benzine is back in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for his second year of law school at Marquette. But Capitol Hill hasn t seen the last of Mitch Benzine. After graduation from law school in May of 2018, he plans to return, hopefully as a legislative counsel: writing bills, making sure that bills are constitutional, advising committee members on the meaning and consequences of legislation, and ensuring that committees run correctly. I want to spend my career in public service, he said, and try to make this country better for the generation after me. Kate Konrad Is #1! After six semesters at Leesville Road High School, STS alum Kate Konrad entered her senior year with a GPA of 5.25 the highest in her class. An accomplished musician, Kate has reserved a spot for Band each semester. The rest of her schedule is filled with a variety of challenging AP classes. Last year s course load included Calculus AB, U.S. History, English III, Psych, Calculus BC and Statistics all AP classes. Although her plans are fluid, Kate has expressed interest in a joint program of UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State with a major emphasis on biomedical engineering and a minor in neuroscience.

20 Students, Meet Your Chromebooks! It was a year in the making. Last year, a committee of middle school teachers was tasked with surveying other independent schools around the state about their 1:1 programs of electronic devices for each student to access the Internet and digital course materials. Did these schools purchase the devices through their technology fees? Or were they BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) schools that used the fee to cover the substantial ongoing costs of training, software licensing, monitoring, security, upgrades and maintenance? What devices did they use and why? How responsible were students with the devices and the technology? Sahara Sipple (top photo) shows off her Flatbook before trading it in; Ryan Burke (left) and Dixon Tracy got to work immediately after receiving their Chromebooks. With the proceeds from Founders Day 2015, the STS 1:1 program got a significant boost. Two mobile carts of Chromebooks were purchased and each middle school teacher received at least one for the classroom. A pilot program was born. In the spring, St. Timothy s transitioned to fiber optic Internet and significantly increased the school s bandwith. Over the summer, 400 Chromebooks were purchased and configured. On the first day of the school year, each middle school student received a device. But instead of a Chromebook, each received a Flatbook a cardboard replica of the device they would ultimately receive. They signed a Student Chromebook Agreement and were given a week to become good digital citizens by earning seven badges: Protect yourself Be respectful There s no delete Be present Be real Give credit Nothing is private Before trading in the cardboard device for the real deal, students attended a tutorial by Technology Director Eddie Cobb with a host of Do and Don t directives: Do not eat ribs while using your Chromebook! Do hang your Chromebook on the hook in your locker instead of piling all of your books and binders on top of it. Do remember that this device must last for two years. Do not share your Chromebook with other students. Finally, each student in grades 5-8 received a Chromebook. Sometimes the anticipation is greater than the result, but this was not the case on Chromebook distribution day. It was, indeed, a great day to be a Titan! st. timothy s school 20 Spirit Fall 2016

21 Student News Drama at St. Timothy s With three grades of students enrolled, drama teacher Amy Murphy- Archer got very creative with last spring s production of Alice in Wonderland. She triple-cast the play, assigning an act to each grade: three Alices, three Cheshire Cats, three White Rabbits The production was such a success that this year Murphy-Archer has all four grades of middle school enrolled in her classes, so she ll have to get even more inventive with next spring s drama production. Writers Workshop at St. Timothy s Seventh graders published vignettes of their writing with an exhibit of excerpts in the hallway and entire pieces in their classrooms. Students enjoyed reading one another s works featuring imagery, figurative language, sensory language and more of the skills they learned in class Award-Winning Author Visits STS Students Ursula Vernon (left), author and illustrator of the popular Dragonbreath and Hamster Princess children s book series, visited with STS students at the invitation of media specialist Sarah Stanley (right). Spotlight on Our Visual Artists Last spring, Meredith Daughtridge and Maggie Hensley had the honor of having their art selected from the hundreds of entries across North Carolina for exhibit in the state Legislative Building. For one year, their art will hang in the north lobby of the building. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Art Association and the North Carolina General Assembly. The pair were honored at a reception with members of the General Assembly in May. A Night at the Museum It took a lot of direction in how to project one s voice in a crowded hallway and how to ignore a crowd of onlookers just inches away. And it took a lot of fabric yards upon yards to drape the corridor for the desired effect. The efforts by fourth grade students and their teachers, however, paid off at the first annual Biography Night at the Museum. Students assumed the roles of the characters in the books they read and presented their oral biographies to the awestruck audience. st. timothy s school 21 Spirit Fall 2016

22 Biggles and Littles in the Learning Garden One of the last activities of the school year for fourth grade Biggles and their kindergarten Littles was planting flowers in the learning garden. Each month, Biggles and Littles get together for an activity. When they re first paired in the fall, Biggles interview their Littles. At the end of the year the tables are turned, with Littles interviewing their Biggles. Headmaster and Faculty Cups Awarded Congratulations to Auburn Robertson (left), recipient of the 2016 Headmaster s Cup, and Madison Mitchell, recipient of the 2016 Faculty Cup. On the eve of graduation each spring, the Headmaster s Cup is awarded to the eighth grade student who best exhibits the outstanding qualities of a St. Timothy s student. The runner-up receives the Faculty Cup. Both honors are based on faculty nominations and votes. Saluting Our STS Alpha-Omegas There were 17 alpha-omegas in the STS Class of 2016 students who enrolled in kindergarten and graduated from the eighth grade. Shown here are Max Barbour, Hanna Barrett, Jacob Basden, Hannon Brown, Joey Burroughs, Emma Mac Casey, Emma Colavecchio, Alec Harrison, Adger Lewis, Emma Lias, Anne Mangum, Aiden Moody, Shane Morse, Andy Plyler, Auburn Robertson, Rachel Smith and Hayden Stephens. When Teachers Are the Students At a faculty work day last spring, lower school teachers gathered for a presentation by Alison Gammage, Head of Lower School, on brain-based learning. Here she shows the difference in brain maturation between the ages of five and 20. Middle school teachers had a choice of presentations. One of them was Google Classroom, a tool that helps teachers create and organize assignments, provide feedback, and communicate with their classes. st. timothy s school 22 Spirit Fall 2016

23 Graduation 2016: A Very Good Day The Rev. Dr. Christopher Edmonston delivering the commencement address to the STS Class of 2016, with Tim Tinnesz, Board of Trustees Chair Joe Diab, and Father Jay James. It was a very hot morning on June 4 when the St. Timothy s Class of 2016 assembled as a group for perhaps the last time. Despite the intense heat, it was a very good day, according to the Rev. Dr. Christopher Edmonston, pastor of White Memorial Presbyterian Church. Dr. Edmonston was on hand not only as the proud parent of a graduating eighth grader, but as the 2016 commencement speaker. How do I define a good day? he asked students and their families. A good day is one where we have more to be thankful for than we have to regret; more to be hopeful for than we have to fear. A good day is a day in which there is an intersection of what has been and what will be. Today is a good day because in its ending and in its beginning you are taking the next steps toward finding your voices, he said, explaining that our voices are found as we discover our individual callings our vocations. The gifts and skills and desires which were placed in us by genetics, fate, and by God those things are our vocations, Dr. Edmonston said. They are our callings and they are the most important discovery that any of us will ever make. He urged students to think of a vocation as that place where your gifts and your happinesses intersect with the needs of the world and the needs of your neighbors. Dr. Edmonston congratulated students as they continued their journeys into young adulthood. But what is the purpose of young adulthood, he asked? It is to grow your mind, to learn the most valuable lessons of your lives the lessons of wisdom that come from both successes and failures, he said. In the next four years and the years beyond that, find your voices and understand your callings. The more you understand your calling, the stronger your voice will be. And the stronger st. timothy s school 23 Spirit Fall 2016 the voice, the clearer your calling and future contribution to the community and world will become. The son, son-in-law and husband of teachers, Dr. Edmonston directed his remarks to education. We become what we are to become by learning as much as we can as often as we can, he said. The purpose of an education is not to get a great job and earn a lot of money; rather, it is to expand your mind to its fullest. So what do we do with our education? That s where belief comes in, he said. Your values, your moral character will order how you use all the knowledge you have. And the intersection of knowledge, duty, citizenship, and belief what ties it all together? Vocation Calling Voice Understanding who you are and whose you are Knowledge of God and self Gifts given by your families and by God Dedication to using those gifts in both failures and your successes St. Timothy s Class of 2016, you are hereby charged to go into the world and use the coming years to grow strong and wise, Dr. Edmonston concluded. You are called by God and this community to find your vocations. And in finding your vocations, you will find your voices. (Left to right) Sylvester White, Cole Thompson, Weslyn Bolton, Huntley Carr, Joey Burroughs, Andy Plyler and Aiden Moody enjoyed the post-graduation reception.

24 School Year Begins! From drop-off to pick-up, it was a great day to be a Titan as the new school year began on August 17. Boo Evans shared a special moment with her daughter Caroline in her second grade classroom. It wasn t that many years ago that Boo was a second grader at St. Timothy s! George, the elephant mascot adopted last year, made a surprise appearance to greet new and returning students. It was the Last First Day at STS for the Ham family. For the past 14 years, there s been a Ham student at St. Timothy s. With youngest sibling Annie T. now an eighth grader, her sisters Bailey (left), a sophomore at George Washington University, and Lucy (second from right), a junior at Saint Mary s School, took their old STS uniforms out of moth balls and wore them as they brought Annie T. to school. Even their dad, Bruce, managed to fit into a St. Timothy s sweatshirt! st. timothy s school 24 Spirit Fall 2016

25 The Back to School BBQ When students needed a break from all of the activities, three balloon artists were on hand to entertain them. Headgear and lightsabers were two of the more popular requests. There was something on the menu to please everyone: BBQ and slaw, fried chicken and hush puppies, potatoes, macaroni and cheese and cake and popsicles for dessert! Bubbles, hoola hoops, Titan corn hole games There was no shortage of activities at the Back to School BBQ. More than 700 Titan family members came out for food, fun and fellowship. Some ate in the dining hall, some at outdoor picnic tables, and some brought their own chairs and blankets for a picnic on the lawn. Never one to miss an opportunity, Athletic Director Tracey Woodward was on hand with her new Assistant AD, Mike McConoughey, to drum up support for the Titan athletic program. After a successful introduction at last year s BBQ, the second annual Feed the Pig Challenge brought students stuffing their pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters and in some cases dollars into the pigs. The grade that raises the most money will get a special reward! st. timothy s school 25 Spirit Fall 2016

26 The Dr. Albert Joseph Diab Foundation Professional Development Grants Educate STS Teachers Improving The World By Improving The Quality Of Its Leaders. That s the cornerstone of The Dr. Albert Joseph Diab Foundation, formed in 2005 to advance the legacy of Dr. Diab, a physician and community leader. The Diab Foundation has contributed very generously to STS over the years, earmarking contributions for science and fine arts. More recently, funds have been allocated for professional development for STS teachers. This summer, five faculty members benefited from lifealtering experiences that will directly impact their work in the classroom. Angela Parrish went to Oxford University to study poetry (see page 3). Erin Spalinski, Lisa Davison, Colleen Camaione- Edmonston and Michaela Iiames went to Alabama, Spain, New York and Colorado. Here s what they had to say about the impact of their Diab Foundation grants. Earth Spalinski: Summer in Space Third grade teacher Erin Spalinski has accumulated her fair share of continuing education hours over the years, but the program she attended this summer Space Camp for Educators will be hard to beat. It was the best professional development I ve been to so far, she said of the five-day program at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Her 12-hour days included traditional space camp activities like mission simulations. She also benefitted from additional programming for educators, such as speakers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She worked in the robotics camp, experienced a water aviation challenge simulation, Erin Spalinski (left) got to experience an EVA (Extravehicular Activity) with a space suit and one-sixth gravity chair, causing he to bounce around as she repaired a solar panel. and participated in a number of design challenges one requiring her to design a Mars rover out of cardboard and tape and race it down a ramp. The big takeaways from Space Camp were how to incorporate space and space travel education in the classroom and integrate it throughout subject areas, Spalinski said, and how to bring more design-thinking and STEM oriented education to STS. Lisa Davison: Spanish Immersion Lower school Spanish teacher Lisa Davison spent two weeks this summer at the Don Quijote Spanish Language School, a 100% immersion program in Salamanca, Spain. It is truly an international school, she said. Of the 12 students in my group I was the only one from the United States. But that didn t hinder Davison from befriending her classmates. We became immediate friends in a foreign country by speaking Spanish, our one common language, she explained. Davison s morning class, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., had a roster of three. It was small and intimate and we st. timothy s school 26 Spirit Fall 2016 were able to cover a lot of material grammar, syntax and conversation, as well as reading and response, she said. After an afternoon siesta, participants reconvened from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. for cultural lessons about the different regions of Spain. Davison said these sessions were fascinating and left her yearning for more. I truly had a once in a lifetime experience she said. I m so very excited to share everything I ve learned with my students and colleagues at STS! Colleen Camaione- Edmonston: Columbia University Writing Project Colleen Camaione-Edmonston was in good company at Columbia University this summer, joined by 800 colleagues at the Teachers College Reading & Writing Project s Summer Institute. The intense week included morning classes, afternoon electives, and time with published authors who shared Instead of napping, Lisa Davison took advantage of her daily siesta time to sightsee, shown here at the Cathedral in Avila, Spain.

27 their writing journeys. Classes ranged from of a couple dozen to a couple hundred participants from the U.S. and abroad. The Project encouraged me to take risks, to create tools for writing resources on my own, Camaione-Edmonston said. It offered me a structure by which I can organize my classes. The seventh grade Writer s Workshop teacher put her newfound knowledge to immediate use in classes this year. Still overflowing with enthusiasm, she has shared resources with STS colleagues and plans to continue to share in future professional development settings. The Writing Project taught us that we are the luckiest teachers because we teach writing, Camaione-Edmonson said, and we re able to share incredible insight into the hearts and minds of our students. Colleen Camaione- Edmonston in her dorm room at Columbia University, with one of over 100 pages of notes she took at the Writing Project Summer Institute. Michaela Iiames stands before petrified wood created from an ash flow 34 million years ago. Michaela Iiames: Fossils and Footprints Michaela Iiames joined fellow science teachers from across the nation in Boulder, Colorado this summer to explore the geology and fossils of the Rocky Mountains. She visited the Florissant Fossil Beds, a national monument near Colorado Springs, and examined dinosaur prints along the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway, an area rich in dinosaur fossils. She also spent time at a slate quarry trying her hand at fossil finding. This area also had petrified wood left over from an ash flow that occurred 34 million years ago! she said Another segment of the trip took Iiames to the Royal Gorge near Canon City, one of the deepest canyons in the country. At the end of her stay, she had the opportunity to climb Mt Elber, the tallest mountain in the Rockies at 14,439 feet. The entire trip helped me to more fully understand the formation of the Rocky Mountains and many more processes in geology that I hadn t fully understood before, she said. Free Enterprise, cont. from page 1 enough to turn a profit? However much they were able to produce in one hour is what they were able to sell, explained teacher Katherine Lee. For some students, the lessons learned were immediate. We should have made more product! lamented Alex Balestrieri. We sold out of our emoji stress balls in five minutes. We could have made a lot more money! Others, like Owen Lineberry, were more introspective. It was hard to agree on a name for our company, it was hard to agree on a product, he reflected. It s really hard to run your own business! This was the second year for Free Enterprise Day, following a pilot program the preceding year. With a few tweaks like increasing production time, said teacher Erin Spalinski, it s a safe bet that the project will be repeated next spring. Students earned Hale, Tinnesz and Gammage dollars, which they used for production resources as well as shopping at classmates shops. st. timothy s school 27 Spirit Fall 2016

28 4523 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC NONPROFIT US POSTAGE PAID RALEIGH NC PERMIT NO 2341 st. timothy s school spirit newsletter is published by st. timothy s episcopal school editor: Karen Campbell Director of Development: Shayla Bradshaw LAYOUT design: JEANETTE BLANKENSHIP Office Admissions ourhands.stimothys.org Follow us on Like us on Facebook: St. Timothy s School - Raleigh, NC Don t forget to RE-LINK your Harris Teeter (#2635) and Kroger (#90768) cards to designate St. Timothy s School! With A Little Help From Our Friends Last year, St. Timothy s School established a very special relationship with a school of the same name in Boucan- Carré, Haiti. Headmaster Tim Tinnesz and Father Jay James, school chaplain and rector of St. Timothy s Church, traveled to the impoverished Caribbean nation to see St. Timothee s Church and School firsthand. They returned determined to forge a partnership of support, prayers and future visits. When going over year-end financials last June, the Friends of St. Timothy s executive committee realized it could make a substantial contribution to St. Timothee s School. If the school would name its greatest need, Friends of STS would try to provide it. The school s greatest need, it turned out, was simple: wooden benches that would serve a dual purpose weekdays as desks for the school and on Sundays as pews for the church. For $6,000, benches could be handcarved by a local craftsman, serving another dual purpose filling a need for the school and church while providing an income for a local resident. From St. Timothee s in Boucan-Carré and St. Timothy s in Raleigh, sincere gratitude is extended to our wonderful parent organization, Friends of St. Timothy s.