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PHILIPS ACADEMY VOICE
Fall 2012
BUILDING COMMUNITY
by Deborah Hofland, Executive Director
A
s I began putting the annual
newsletter together and reflected
on the previous year, one
thought struck me as extremely powerful.
It is the way in which Philips Academy
students and the community around us are
intertwined and strengthened by each other. Each year, through our school programs, fundraisers and school events, we
continue to be humbled by how collaborations of all sorts can change the lives of the
students and families we serve. We believe
it also changes the larger community for the
better. As people, we are all different – with
varying gifts and talents - but we are stronger
and enriched when we are together.
Our Philips Academy community is
made up of the students and their families,
staff and faculty, board members, Trinity
Presbyterian Church who provides our
space and supports our mission, donors
and supporters, and our community partners in the Charlotte area who provide job
training and employment opportunities.
Each of these partners is critically important and uniting them creates a strong
and supportive environment in which our
students can thrive. At the foundation of
this community is a deep and profound
belief in the potential of each of our students and the knowledge that they desire
to be recognized as valuable community
members.
In these pages you will read about our
students - learning, living and working in
community - whether on the Philips Academy campus, at job sites, riding the bus,
participating in social and sporting activities, or volunteering. You will see the myriad of ways in which our students are participating in and contributing to their
communities. We are all stronger as a
result.
Thank you for being a part of the
Philips Academy Community!
Clockwise from top left: Charlie prepares for the lunch crowd at Showmars in Mint Hill; Gwana Chambers, Katie and Lori Spargo enjoy the annual
Philips Academy Holiday Open House; Maureen Korzik and Starr Topkin greet participants at Bowling for FUNds.
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
“The students and the mission are of primary importance to Philips Academy….
And the staff is determined to do all they can to make that happen.”
To Philips Academy friends, I have just
finished my two years as Chairman of the
Board. It was a very eventful two years, to
say the least. The Board of Directors, the
staff and you showed commitment, energy
and vision to continue the mission of
Philips Academy. We just completed a
year that I believe is one of the most successful in our history. After a year of
decline in enrollment, we started to see it
increase again. The beginning of the current year shows that enrollment is once
again on an upward path. We have started
many new initiatives and we hired our first
Executive Director. I am sure most of the
readers know that Deborah Hofland, our
interim Head of School, was hired full
time and we appropriately redefined her
position as the Executive Director.
At the end of our fiscal year, which
ended on June 30, 2012, we were in very
good shape, primarily because of the amaz-
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ing commitment of our staff. Although we
completed 2011 with a lower than expected enrollment, the staff made a commitment that the students would not be
asked to make sacrifices. Instead, it was the
teachers and staff who made the sacrifices.
The Board, the students, and all of you are
very fortunate for the talented, generous
believers that we have on this staff. They
all believe that the students and the mission are of primary importance to Philips
Academy. The staff is absolutely certain
that these students deserve a good education and guidance to help them get along
in this world, and they are determined to
do all they can to make that happen.
I say we are in good shape financially,
and that is true, but we have to continue
our hard work each year to be able to provide the correct student to teacher ratio
that has made the program so successful.
For this past fiscal year, the student fees
still only accounted for 83 percent of the
total costs of running the school. The rest
of the costs are funded by grants and your
generous contributions. We are able to
fund scholarships for students because of
you, and we want to be sure that whoever
needs the Philips Academy experience will
be able to get it.
The mission of Philips Academy includes the statement that “these students
thrive when given a purposeful education that
prepares them for all the benefits and responsi-
bilities of adulthood.” That was evident to
me more this year than ever, even though I
have been on the Board for seven years. I
met more parents this year, and had more
time to see the school in action. You can
beam with pride when a parent tells you of
the social transformation of their child—
how their child has become so much more
self confident and self reliant because of
their experience at Philips. One of our
students wrote an unsolicited letter to explain what Philips meant to him/her. The
student said “I love to come to Philips because
I’m me. I get to express myself without being
made fun of….Philips is a place where I feel
smart”.
As I complete my term as Chair, I am
reminded that I am so indebted to Phil
and Jane Blount for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this amazing program. The Board of Directors is in the
very capable hands of Matt Smith for the
next two years, and I am sure you will all
show him the same support I received. It
would not be right for me to leave this
position without thanking the staff once
again for a phenomenal job these past two
years, and giving a special thanks to Deborah Hofland for her amazing leadership
this past year.
T. Randolph Whitt
Chairman 2010-2012
Philips Academy Board of Directors
MISSION
ACADEMIC STATUS
ENROLLMENT
To provide our students with the
academic, occupational, and social
skills needed to be self-reliant,
confident and contributing
members of their communities
Recognized by the state of North
Carolina as an independent,
private day school.
Philips Academy serves 22
students, 14 in Philips Academy
and 8 in Bridges, coming from two
states and five cities and towns
Philips Academy is recognized as a
501 C (3) organization.
RESIDENTIAL TRAINING PROGRAM
For our students with goals to live independently, residential training is a critical
incremental step in their journey.
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n the spring of 2012, three young men
participated in the inaugural semester
of the Bridges Residential Training
Program. The students lived at the Residential Training Home with a faculty member where they received intensive instruction aimed at building independent living
skills.
For some of our Bridges students with
goals to live independently, residential
training is a critical incremental step in
their journey. The Residential Training
Program fully integrates living and learning.
Students are introduced to the challenges
of independent living through real-life applications in a safe teaching environment.
Instruction is highly individualized and the
success-oriented nature of the training helps
increase self-awareness and confidence.
The residential training home is where
real learning meets real life. Students learn
through hands-on experiences and step-bystep instruction. The Bridges staff guides
the students while they are actively involved
in meal planning, grocery shopping, food
preparation and clean-up on a daily basis.
The students maintain their own schedule
and learn critical time management skills.
They independently manage their own selfcare, medication, laundry and transportation. Budgeting and money-management
skills are taught and students work cooperatively with the other members of the home
to address the tasks of cleaning and home
and yard maintenance. Social growth is
encouraged by finding opportunities for
involvement in the community, such as
clubs, theater, sports, exercise and volunteer
work.
The Residential Training Program
integrates family and community connections, which are critical to student success
and positive outcomes as the student transitions from the Bridges Residential Training
Program toward independence. The real
world environments of the training home,
work place, public transportation, grocery
store and other community settings are
where real life skills are taught. The students learn to utilize their natural support
systems to achieve their goals. The families
and community support personnel involved
with the students, are an integral part of the
student’s team during and after the training
process. After completion of the training
program, the families and students are bet-
ter prepared for transitioning to independent living.
The Residential Training Program will
continue this fall in its new location on the
campus of Trinity Presbyterian Church as
several additional young men begin their
training. Renovations to the home were
made possible through a grant from Myers
Park United Methodist Church Wesley
Foundation.
Pictured above: Bridges students Peter and
Philip, engage in yard and home maintenance
responsibilities at the Residential Training
Home.
Congratulations to the Graduates of 2012!
On Friday, June 1, 2012, Wesley Spargo and Summer Chambers began the
next chapter in their lives as they proudly received their hard-earned high school
diplomas. This was a special day for these two students and for their parents. It
was a chance to reflect on successes and growth and to look forward with hope
and confidence. The ceremony was held in the sanctuary at Trinity Presbyterian
Church with Philips Academy staff, board members, parents, friends and family
applauding this significant milestone.
Dr. Lynn Vivian provided the commencement address, speaking about the
talents and gifts Wesley and Summer possess which will provide a strong foundation for each of them as they begin their new endeavors. Wesley and Summer sensed a great feeling of accomplishment at having reached this goal and
there was a palpable sense of pride as they accepted their diplomas. Having
achieved much over these past years, Wesley and Summer are now looking forward to new challenges with the confidence gained through their Philips Academy
education. We are so proud of Summer and Wesley.
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FIRST ANNUAL BOWLING FOR FUNDS
Y
ou did it! We raised over
$6,500.00 for the James Tyler
Smith Scholarship Fund. This
fund provides critical scholarships to families demonstrating financial need. During the 2011-2012 school year, over 40%
of our students received financial assistance. It is with this dedication from our
donors that we are able to achieve our
mission of providing students with learn-
ing differences and autism spectrum disorders the opportunity to access real learning for real life.
This event was at its heart about
bringing the larger Philips Academy community together. Over 100 individuals
turned out on Saturday, May 12, 2012, to
bowl, have some fun and raise funds for a
great cause. Northcross Lanes in Huntersville was the perfect setting for the
event and was made possible through the
generosity of the Smith family who own
and operate Northcross Lanes. Trophies
were awarded to lowest team score, highest
team score and best team uniform (go
Advocations!). Thank you to the Smith
family, Philips Academy parents, students,
staff, community partners and donors who
helped make Bowling for FUNds a great
success – it truly took a village!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MANY DONORS THAT SUPPORTED THIS EVENT:
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Becca Bailey
Philip Blount
Gene Burton
Carmen and Ronald Childers
Betsy Clardy
Mary Day
Walter Fields
John and Catherine Fowler
Greg and Linda Gombar
John and Ann Goodwin
Marcus Hall
John Hodge and Nina Arten
Caryn and Charles Johnson
Michael Johnson
Erin Keeter
Jacquelin and Michael Keeter
Pamela Lampel
Kyle Little
Ralph and Pamela Little
Cathy Clark Long
Sara Mardis
George and Gloria Marshall
Jessica Massey
Brian McFarland
Timothy and Pamala Minerd
Leilani Nantz
Linda Midget and John Otzenberger
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Mark Parker
Nancy Pate
Charlese Preston
Maggie Ratliff
James and Fran Reichard
Elizabeth Rivers
Gary and Bonny Romberg
Kurt and Kim Romberg
Leif and Kim Romberg
Susan Russell
Ben Sanders
Laura Scott
Stephen and Allison Schlussel
Mike and Jennifer Smith
Matthew and Sherese Smith
Lori and Rick Spargo
Lois and Spencer Stickell
Vickie and David Streets
Lisa and Phil Tappy
Mary Ann and Tom Taylor
Jack and Kathryn Thomas
Lex Topkin
Lee Ellen Turnbull
Carolyn and Darrell Ussery
Ralph Voltz and Laura Maclean
James and Patricia Walsh
Donald and Pat Wingo
Buck and Barrie Wiggins
Carrie Ann Wiggins
Cindy and Troy Williams
CORPORATE DONORS
Advocations
Bragg Financial Advisors
Chick-fil-a
Clift Industries
Courthouse Café
Cowfish
Crosland Southeast
Custom Polymers
Deejai Thai Restaurant
Evergreen Art and Plants
Flying Biscuit
JoJo China Bistro
Mama Fu’s
Martial Arts University
Mechanical Supply Company
Northcross Lanes
Nothing But Noodles
Rotelli Pizza and Pasta
Showmars Restaurant Mint Hill
Smashburger
Trio Restaurant
Web-Don, Inc.
Wolfman Pizza
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ALUMNI UPDATES
1. Sarah Hibbitts has been attending
the Compensatory Education program
at CPCC, riding the city bus to and
from school every day. Sarah won a
gold medal in both singles and doubles
tennis in the Special Olympics NC
State Games. She also won gold medals
in an invitational tennis tournament in
Hilton Head this past March.
2. Jonathan Stickell volunteers one
afternoon a week at Carolinas Medical
Center where he delivers flowers to
patients and helps in the office. He
recently began volunteering with Family Support Network at the Carlton
Watkins Center where he collates brochures to be given out to families at the
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. He also
enjoys time with his new love—his iPad.
3. Charley Reichard has been happily
employed full-time for over a year now.
He views his coworkers as a second
family. He recently helped with Chick-
fil-A's new cookie promotion, bagging
over 900 cookies! He and his Special
Olympics basketball team completed a
very successful season, and he has begun playing Special Olympics Tennis.
He continues to cook at home and is
working on his goal of independent
living. Charley is a regular at the symphony and enjoyed another year of
Trailblazers Bible study group. Charley
just returned from a family trip to Wisconsin, where he helped his grandparents by gardening and doing yard work.
He also had a fun time with his aunt
and uncle in Door County.
4. Ryan Wiggins had an exciting year.
If you’re one of the millions of people
who saw the blockbuster movie “The
Hunger Games”, then you may have
spotted Ryan playing the role of a game
tech. Outside of showbiz, Ryan works
at Harris Teeter, is in his 4th year of
volunteering at Sardis Oaks Nursing
Facility and providing community service through his business, Rubbish
Curb Service. Ryan currently attends
Central Piedmont Community College.
5. John Vivian has been working 3
days a week at Mechanical Supply
Company in Matthews for over a year
now. He is on the Safety Committee
and Self-Advocate committee at
InReach and is active at his church,
Twelve Mile Creek.
6. Nadya O’Hara spent last school year
being a Nanny for her sister’s children
in Kentucky. She made sure the kids
went to school on time, cooked supper
and took care of their 3 dogs. The
cooking skills Nadya learned at Philips
came in very handy! Nadya is now
working at Shutterfly assembling photo
books. She is also taking adult education classes at Central Piedmont Community College.
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STUDENT HAPPENINGS
Davis Gaffney spent much of
the summer at Camp Mondam in the North Carolina
mountains. He did a lot of
mountain biking and spent
time learning about natural
science in the Nature Lab.
He also read his first Harry
Potter book, which he loved.
Davis has been staying
healthy by working out at the
gym three times a week.
Lily Tippitt worked at a horse
barn this summer and did a
fabulous job with the chores!
Brittany Wiggins participated
in Special Olympics Track and
Field in the 50 meter, 100
meter, and standing long
jump. She received two silver
medals and one gold medal.
In June, Justin Beall went to
Murphy, NC on the annual
mission trip with his church,
Mallard Creek Presbyterian.
He enjoyed assisting the people in Murphy who needed
help with repairs from recent
tornado damage. Justin
painted, helped with deck
repairs and put siding on
houses. In July, Justin took a
trip with other teens from his
church to Montreat, NC for
a youth conference.
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Lexi Stern went to several
camps this summer. She had
a dance recital and joined the
Charlotte All-Star Angels
Cheerleeders, a group for kids
with disabilities that performs
in competitions.
Lex Topkin has been volunteering at the public library
and has received lots of praise
for how helpful he has been.
He has been a real asset to the
Matthews Public Library.
Ben Sanders continues to be
successful at his job at Nothing but Noodles. This past
year, Ben learned to ride the
bus to and from work with
the help of the Bridges program. He also played on the
Special Olympics basketball
team for the first time last
winter and enjoyed it so
much that he would like to
play again this year.
Wesley Spargo will be taking
classes at CPCC this fall
while attending Bridges.
Wesley is also working for
Keith Corporation. He
played basketball with Special Olympics and earned a
silver medal.
Drew Hanline currently holds
a volunteer position at
Meullers Sandwich Shop in
Myers Park. The owners are
thrilled to have him working
there, and Drew has made
great strides in his endurance
and professionalism! He plans
to begin the Compensatory
Education program at CPCC
this fall. He is ready to gain
more independence by taking
CATS downtown by himself,
and navigating the CPCC
campus.
Erin Keeter celebrated her
one-year anniversary working
at the CowFish Restaurant
in June. She was also a volunteer at the Juvenile Diabetes Camp, Camp Kudos,
held in Fort Mill, SC in July.
SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISE
T
he middle and high school students
at Philips Academy have been engaged in several school-based enterprises this year, providing them with innovative hands-on-learning. These enterprises
link learning in the classroom with the
skills required to succeed in the workplace.
School-based enterprises are effective educational tools which help to prepare students
for the transition from school to work. For
many students, they provide a first work
experience; for others, they provide an op-
terian Church. These chairs were auctioned off at our Bowling for FUNds event
in the spring.
portunity to build soft work skills.
Finally, the students designed, stuffed
Each year, the students work collabora- and sewed dog beds which have been sold
tively on a large painting, which then hangs to Board members and Philips Academy
prominently at the school. Copies of the
families. We are working to expand this
painting are transferred to student-created art enterprise as the demand seems great for
notecards. These notecards are shared with these beautiful dog beds!
attendees at the Holiday Open House, sold at
a local church bookstore, given as gifts and Clockwise from left: Gunnar cuts fabric for dog
beds; Student created art cards are shared with
are available to the public for purchase.
This past year, the students also refin- attendees at the Holiday Open House; Lexi and
Mrs. Hull sew a dog bed; Justin and Lex paint
ished and painted several beautiful old
the decorative art chairs; Millie enjoys a dog bed.
wooden chairs donated by Trinity Presby-
Student Happenings, Continued
Summer
Chambers is
anticipating
starting school
with Central
Piedmont
Community
College in January. She has
also been given
the opportunity to begin fulfilling her dream to lead her own
dance school. She is teaching dance to children and adults. Summer is still attending her
own dance classes and will perform at Festival
in the Park in September.
Philip
Blount is
currently
working
part-time at
the Flying
Biscuit and
Deejai Thai
Restaurant.
He competed in the
Special Olympic State Games in track and
field. Philip won gold in the 4x100m relay, silver in the running long jump and
bronze in the 200m race.
Katie Howard went to the beach this
summer, hiked at Chimney Rock
park, and fished and kayaked at Lake
Lure. She also rode the Intimidator at
Carowinds!
We congratulate all of our students on their accomplishments!
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PHILIPS ACADEMY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD CHAIRMAN
Randy Whitt, CPA, ABV
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP, retired
FISCAL YEAR 2012:
Where Our Dollars Come From and Where They Go
Income
BOARD MEMBERS
Phil Blount
President, ICONS, Inc.
Benton S. Bragg
President
Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc.
Gene H. Burton
Communications and
Development Officer, retired
Susan Coe, DVM, ABVP
Vice President, CFO
Animal Medical Hospital
Expenses
Catherine Fowler, PhD
Research Associate, Special Education
& Child Development
UNC Charlotte
Timothy J. Ignasher
Senior Vice President
Citizens South Bank
Dean Jones, Senior Vice President,
Financial Development,
Greater Charlotte YMCA
Frances T. Reichard, RM, ASM
Microbiologist, retired
Karl Sawyer
Partner, K&L Gates
J. Michael Smith
Owner & Chief Executive Officer
Carolina Beverage Group, LLC
Matthew W. Smith
Managing Director
The Finley Group, Inc.
Michael B. Wiggins
Partner, Crosland Southeast
Jane Blount
Ex-officio Board Member
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THE JOY PROM
What could be more special
than an evening out with your
friends and classmates –
dressed to the nines and ready
to dine and dance. The Joy
Prom provided just such an
evening for several Philips
Academy high school students
who attended the event last
spring. Joy Prom is sponsored
by Carmel Baptist Church.
Invitations are issued to all
students in North and South
Carolina who have special
needs and are at least 16
years old.
BRIDGES
SUMMER SESSION
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“The thing I liked best about Camp was being in the cabin with my group.
What I learned about myself at camp was that I like being on my own and doing things
independently. I was nervous about the height of getting to the zip line. The Bridges teachers helped
me keep going so that I could do the zip line and I really wanted to do that. It was a great feeling to
get up so high and be able to do the zip line.” -Philip Blount, Bridges Student
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CAMP BLUE SKIES
or the third year in a row, the Bridges students attended Camp Blue Skies in October 2011. Camp Blue Skies, which provides residential camps for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, allows campers to participate in many recreational and educational activities with a focus on individual independence. They have opportunities for physical, mental and emotional challenges which enhance their interests
and abilities while further developing their social skills. Camp Blue Skies seeks to provide
each camper with fun and adventure through appropriate challenges, and a better understanding of self and others through group living with shared experiences.
Two of the favorite activities this year included the zip line and the giant swing. The
zip line provided a significant personal challenge for many of our students. Bill Cassidy,
Bridges Instructor, recounts how one student ascended half-way up the 30 foot stairway to
the zip line and sat down, petrified. He would not move. The Bridges staff and students
continued to coax and encourage the student as the staircase swayed in the wind. Finally,
the student began to slowly move, one step at a time, clinging to the steps as he ascended.
It took 50 minutes for him to get to the top of the platform. He composed himself and
took the zip line down, showing great determination in the face of fear.
The fourth group of Bridges students will be attending Camp in the fall of 2012, paid
for through a grant from the Speedway Children’s Charities. More adventures await!
ridges of Philips Academy
held their summer session
June 11-July 27, 2012. We
welcomed students from area high
schools, including Ardrey Kell,
Providence, Manus Academy and
Philips Academy, as well as current
Bridges students.
The summer program provided an adapted version of the fulltime curriculum focusing on independent living, personal-social
skills, and vocational skill building.
Participants took part in classroom
instruction on the campus of Trinity Presbyterian Church and experiential learning within the Charlotte
community.
In the classroom, students
were taught self- organization skills,
community awareness and safety.
They were encouraged to expand
their social networks by getting to
know each of the other students.
The six-week summer session was
also busy with activities aimed at
increasing job skills.
In the community, students
utilized public transportation, including buses and light rail, to venture to South Charlotte and Uptown. Participants also had the
opportunity to volunteer at Special
Olympics of Mecklenburg County,
a long-standing Bridges community
partner.
We want to thank each of the
participants and their families for
participating in the Bridges summer program. The program was a
great success and will be offered
again in the summer of 2013.
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THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS AND DONORS
The Board, faculty and students of Philips Academy would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all those who have given so generously of their time, talents, and treasures. Through your financial support and in-kind donations, we have been able to make a significant
and lasting difference in the lives of the students at Philips Academy and Bridges of Philips Academy. The donations we receive from
individuals, corporations and foundations help to bridge the gap between revenues and the expenses to operate the school – what it really costs to have the best possible staff and programs.
The people listed below are those who made donations between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, our fiscal year. Gifts made during
this current fiscal year will be gratefully included in our 2012-2013 newsletter.
Despite our best efforts to be accurate, sometimes we make errors in our listing. If your name has been omitted inadvertently or your
gift reported incorrectly, please accept our sincere apologies and notify us by calling Deborah Hofland, Executive Director, at 704-365-4533.
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Jim and Sharon Alderman
Andrew & Laura Beall
Dr. James and Margery Belisle
Phil and Jane Blount
Ron and Sandra Boozer
Sam & Anne Bowers
Wesley & Casey Brock
Dr. Dale & Catherine Buchanan
Gene Burton
Michael Burkhard & Theresa Hawkins
Dawn Cannon
Thomas & Nancy Carlton
Brad & Amanda Cherry
Dr.’s Richard & Susan Coe
James & Lisa Combs
John Crosland, Jr.
Dr. John & Susie Culp
Eldon and Mary DeWeerth
Sam Duncan
Whit & Cindy Duncan
Orrin and Robin Edwards
Philips Academy middle and high school
students participated in TGA golf lessons
last spring. This recreational enrichment
opportunity was made possible through a
grant from the Speedway Children’s Charities.
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John and Catherine Fowler
Dr. Paul & Barbara Galentine
Kevin & Amy Gorman
Curt & Cindy Grantham
Martie Griffin
Blanton & Susan Hamilton
Bart Hanline & Susan Russell
Marian Harkness
Jane Harrington
Dr. Dana & Nancy Hershey
Kirt & Kathy Hibbitts
Steve Hinshaw
John & Deborah Hofland
Timothy J. Ignasher
Joe & Adair Kenny
Tom & Maureen Korzik
Patricia Kupec
John & Betty Lynn Lambert
John & Karen Limpert
Harry McNair
Dorothy Moore
Lee & Lisa Neisler
Dick & Jan Nelson
Bob & Pam Paynter
Dr. Julio Ramirez and Anne Porges
George Rohe
David & Ellen Robinson
Jim & Fran Reichard
John & Ellen Schrum
Don & Susan Sherrill
Mike & Cathy Sleaford
Jim & Betty Smith
Matt & Sherese Smith
Mike & Jennifer Smith
Dick & Shirley Spargo
Carlos & Alison Strickland
Jack & Kathryn Thomas
Frank & Julie Tippett
Susan Trull
Tony & Jane Tucker
Jim & Lynn Vivian
Tyler & Lori Voss
Norman & Elaine Walters
Marty & Bennett Waters
Martin & Karen Webb
Arthur & Laura Whedon
T. Randolph & Barbara Whitt
Ben & Barbara Wiggins
Mike & Chris Wiggins
Robert H. & Barrie L. Wiggins
Austin & Becca Williams
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION
Bank of America
Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc.
Citizens South Bank
Duke Energy Foundation
Harris Teeter
Myers Park United Methodist Church
NW Southeast Holdings, LLC
Speedway Children’s Charities
St. John Photography, Inc.
Wells Fargo
IN-KIND DONORS
Peter Allen
Jane Arant
Amos Beason
Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc.
Evergreen Arts & Plants
Gene Burton
Icons, Inc.
John Hofland
James Hughes
Kyle Little
Moonlight Marketing
Bryan Norton
Jerry & Cookie Parnell
Jeff Reynolds
Bobbie Riggins
Darcie Saleh
Derek Selles
Claude & Louise Sanford
Community Partner Day
Community Partner Day is an annual event at Philips Academy,
providing students and staff the opportunity to recognize the
community partners who provide job training experiences for
our students. It was a chance to gather together for food and
fellowship.
Clockwise from top left: Summer performs an interpretive dance; Wesley
entertained the guests on his soprano sax; Dave Arrowsmith, Davis and
Lex enjoy the food.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Terry & Guyla Vardell
Christine M. Wiggins
Nancy Yamashita
Christopher Yountz
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Philips Academy is especially grateful to our
Community Partners—the employers and
businesses who gave our students opportunities
for job sampling and internships. Thank you
for your willingness to mentor and support a
new generation of employees!
Chick-fil-A RiverGate
Chick-fil-A Whitehall Commons
Chick-fil-A CMC
Clift Industries
Carolinas Medical Center
Cowfish Restaurant (Southpark Mall)
Crisis Assistance Ministry
Courthouse Cafe
DeeJai Thai Restaurant
Special Olympics
Special Olympics provides students the opportunity to participate in sports, giving them valuable lessons in teamwork. As
they transition to adulthood, participation in Special Olympics
encourages and active lifestyle and social interaction.
Clockwise from top: Brittany and a Special Olympics volunteer take a
break from the action; Philip shows good form in the running long jump;
Ben takes a shot at a basketball tournament.
Evergreen Art and Plants
Friendship Trays
Habitat For Humanity Restore
Jewish Community Center
Keith Corporation
MaMa Fu’s (Cotswold)
Mechanical Supply Company
Mecklenburg County Food Pantry
Mueller’s Sandwich Shop
Nothing but Noodles
Pet Essentials
Ronald McDonald House
Rotelli Pizza and Pasta
Sardis Oaks Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
Showmars
Special Olympics Offices
The Flying Biscuit Café
The Shore’s Café
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Trinity Presbyterian Weekday School
Trio Restaurant
UPS Store (Cotswold)
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Wolfman Pizza (Cotswold)
Wolfman Pizza (Ballantyne)
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
IN MEMORY OF MARK SANDERS
Garry Washburn
Ronald and Minnie Murray
Margy Graham
Deborah and Michael Rowan
Sandra and David Harmon
Larry and D. Deborah Gladden
Robert and Sandra StClair
Stephen Siry
Stephen and Scottie Vickery
Kim and Ronald Hetrick
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Philips Academy of North Carolina
3115 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
www.philipsacademync.org
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
PLEASE DROP IN BETWEEN 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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PHILIPS ACADEMY
3115 PROVIDENCE ROAD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211
704.365.4533
www.philipsacademync.org
Philips Academy is a private, non-profit school for students in middle,
high school, and post high school with complex language, learning and/
or cognitive disabilities. The school's mission is to provide our students with the
academic, occupational, and social skills needed to be self-reliant,
confident and contributing members of their communities.