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COLUMBIA ACADEMY
COMMUNICATOR
T H I R T Y-F O U R T H Y E A R • VO LU M E 16 • 2013
A NEW CHAPTER
BEGINS
—
COLUMBIA ACADEMY OPENS
ANDERSON FIELDHOUSE
FROM THE PRESIDENT
BLURB HERE ABOUT THE ANDERSON
FIELDHOUSE AND WHO BUILT THE
ANDERSON FIELDHOUSE.
“ OUR FUTURE IS
INDEED BRIGHT,
AND I THANK YOU
FOR SHARING YOUR
FAMILY WITH US.”
—DR. JAMES A. THOMAS
Dear Columbia Academy family,
It’s hard to believe that another school year has begun, but there is always an excitement
in the air that surrounds the beginning of each school year. Each fall brings new faces,
new friendships, and new opportunities for our staff and faculty to influence the lives of
the young people that walk these halls. As Columbia Academy begins its 35th year,
I see that commitment to “Christian education in a tradition of excellence” remains as
strong as ever.
As this issue of the Communicator recaps some of the exciting things that have
happened at Columbia Academy in the past year, I think about growth and progress.
Our campus has grown tremendously with the opening of the Anderson Fieldhouse;
a place where students will learn, grow, and be challenged to be their best.
Academically, we have grown – with rising standardized test scores to reflect our
growth, but also with new teachers who are highly qualified and bring fresh ideas and
enthusiasm for teaching. This growth is also seen in new curriculum standards that
continue to challenge us to work harder, and in the increasing integration of technology
in our classrooms. Dual enrollment offerings in our Upper School have also grown so
that many graduates earn up to a semester’s worth of college credit before ever setting
foot on a college campus.
Columbia Academy continues to progress in other ways, as our endowment recently
surpassed the $2 million mark for the first time. Teacher salaries have been raised
significantly in an effort to offer our employees the very best opportunities and
environment in which to work. One way that we continue to stay competitive is by
capitalizing on the generosity of our supporters, who have brought us within
$1 million of the $10 million Vision 2020 Capital Campaign goal.
Finally, we are so encouraged each year as we watch our enrollment grow in response
to what our families value and come to enjoy as part of this school family. For the
first time in school history, our student body numbers more than 840 students and
counting. Part of that growth is fueled from the 95+ students at our Spring Hill satellite
campus, which is a major focus of our overall strategic plan for Columbia Academy’s
future. Our future is indeed bright, and I thank you for sharing your family with us as
we take this journey together.
James A. Thomas, Ed.D.
President
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mike Forsthoff, Chairman
Phillip Young, Vice-Chairman
Beverly Simmons, Secretary
Jim Pollard, Treasurer
Steve Baker
Vickie Cofer
Beth Foster
Kerry Harris
David Heffington
Jacob Love
Brenda McClure
Dr. Kent Pardon
Steve Parrett
Kevin Thompson
Rick Whitley
Brian Williams
PRESIDENT
Dr. James A. Thomas
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Andrew Williams
VICE-PRESIDENT
Mike Kesler
VICE-PRESIDENT
FOR DEVELOPMENT
Lisa Bennett
LO W E R S C H O O L P R I N C I PA L
COLUMBIA CAMPUS
Trent Hill
P R I N C I PA L
SPRING HILL CAMPUS
Dr. Linda Lasater
U P P E R S C H O O L P R I N C I PA L
Jon Bennett
EDITORIAL TEAM
Emily Lansdell — Editor
Hartline Studio — Art Direction
The Columbia Academy Communicator is published
annually by Columbia Academy, 1101 West 7th Street,
Columbia, Tennessee 38401 for the parents, friends,
supporters, and alumni of Columbia Academy.
Editorial inquiries can be made to Emily Lansdell
([email protected]).
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
1
Welcome from President James Thomas
3
Alumnus Daniel Smith excels at The Citadel
3
Theatre productions put students in the spotlight
4
CA reaches record enrollment in 2013
7
For the first time in school history, close to 850
students are enrolled at Columbia Academy
5
Graduating class leaves an impact
6
Class of 2013 honors
7—10
12
Anderson Fieldhouse Grand Opening
A new chapter begins for Columbia Academy with the ribbon
cutting of a new $6 million athletic facility
11
New band director brings energy to program
12
Jr. High girls soccer makes goals to give hope
13—22
Annual Giving Report
23
VP For Development named
25
College level programs enhance summer break
27
Students experience a very different kind of “summer school” at
university-level academic programs
26
The CA family welcomes new employees
27
Lady Dawgs Tennis earns State Runner-Up status
29
Spring Hill campus update
31
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31
Mission trip inspires friends to travel by train
Two CA students overcome obstacles to be a part of
mission work
Alumni updates
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DANIEL SMITH EARNS
BATTALION COMMANDER
AT THE CITADEL
Now entering his senior year at The Citadel, CA alumnus Cadet
Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Smith (’10) will assume the role of one
of five Battalion Commanders at the prestigious military college
in Charleston, S.C. In this role, Smith will be responsible for
leading approximately 450 cadets along with his role as company
honor representative. Smith credits his time at Columbia Academy
in preparing him for the servant leadership required in these
important roles at The Citadel.
“I learned service from CA and how to put others before myself in
nearly everything I do,” Smith said. “In doing so, I was prepared to
become a servant leader. CA made the development into a servant
leader quite easy.”
Smith also holds the honor of membership in the Summerall
Guards, an elite drill platoon of 61 senior cadets from The Citadel.
Smith is currently contracted with the U.S. Army as an ROTC
cadet and will commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army
upon graduation in 2014. Smith plans to pursue a military career
in combat arms.
“I feel like CA has enabled me to succeed at The Citadel,” Smith
said. “Furthermore, CA sent me off with a strong knowledge and
understanding of the scriptures and faith in the Lord. I’ve certainly
made mistakes as I’ve gone along, but the faith that I left CA with
has only grown stronger with the challenges I’ve faced.”
ST U D E N TS TA K E
T H E STAG E I N
THE ATRIC AL
PRODUCTIONS
The theater program
continues to grow at
Columbia Academy
with two Upper School
performances scheduled
each year and the
Drama Dawgs club for
students interested in
the performing arts.
In the winter, students
in the Drama Dawgs performed “The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes,”
a zany comedy with familiar characters like Marilyn Monroe, George
Washington and Count Dracula.
The students took the stage again in the spring with the popular musical
comedy “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”
Students in the Drama Dawgs also enjoyed taking field trips to theatrical
performances at venues like Lipscomb University in Nashville.
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Making
school
history
CA REACHES
RECORD
ENROLLMENT
FOR 2013-2014
During Fall 2013's first day of the Circle of Friends devotional at the
Lower School, hundreds of young voices come together to praise God
in songs led by Band Director Mark Donahoo.
F
or the 2013-2014 school year, Columbia Academy reports
a school record enrollment of 841 students with a total
of 152 new students in grades K - 12. This enrollment
breaks the previous record of 825 students enrolled more
than 10 years ago in 2001. Economic challenges over the years have
taxed many private schools nationwide, but President Dr. James
Thomas is encouraged by the continuing growth seen at Columbia
Academy over the past three years.
“Since 2010, we have seen a steady increase each year in enrollment
adding up to over 200 more students than we had three years ago,”
Thomas said. “Clearly, families who are seeking a private, Christian
education are finding a way to make it a priority in their budgets,
and we are thankful that many are choosing to be a part of our
school. We ultimately give the glory to God for helping us bounce
back from the recession in such an amazing way and we know our
school will be blessed by this growth for years to come.”
The growth is felt across the campus locations, Thomas said, from
the Columbia campus to the Spring Hill campus. Although new
students are represented across the grade levels, the Kindergarten
programs have grown substantially in Columbia and Spring
Hill where additional sections and teachers were added at both
locations. Also, the seventh grade class continues to grow and
is now up to 77 students – still the largest class of students in
Columbia Academy school history. To accommodate additional
students, new teachers and classroom space have been added at
both campuses.
“ Since 2010, we have seen a steady increase
each year in enrollment adding up to over 200
more students than we had three years ago.”
—CA President James Thomas
“While growth is exciting, we have to maintain our educational
quality and our low student teacher ratio, so doing that has been
priority number one,” Thomas said. “Another by-product of this
growth has been an increased racial and religious diversity among
our students. As a Christian institution first and foremost, we
want everyone to feel welcomed and loved here, and we work
intentionally to do that.”
This record enrollment growth comes on the heels of the opening
of the new Anderson Fieldhouse athletic facility, which opened in
January of 2013. Other factors which may have contributed to the
growth, Thomas said, also include the one-to-one iPad technology
initiative, the increase of college credit options for high school
students, rising college placement and TCAP scores, the Spring Hill
satellite campus, and improved extracurricular options for students
such as theatre and band.
“We are making it a priority to offer the very best resources that we
can to our student body,” Thomas said. “By reinvesting dollars from
new student growth into enhanced programs, faculty development
and training, and infrastructure, we hope that even more families
will continue to be attracted to what we can offer their children.”
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The 29 graduates of the CA Class of 2013 celebrate on
a sunny graduation day on the front lawn at Polk Hall.
SMALL CLASS,
BIG DREAMS
CLASS OF 2013 MAKES AN IMPACT
n the Columbia Academy graduating class of 2013, the
graduates collectively earned more than $800,000 in college
scholarships to attend colleges and universities across the
nation this fall. These scholarship dollars represent HOPE
scholarships, General Assembly Merit scholarships, academic, athletic
and merit scholarships from various schools. Of the graduating class,
all students are attending a two or four-year university this fall with
the exception of one graduate, who is joining the U.S. Marine Corp. substantial awards to a single school was a $90,000 scholarship to
Seth Johnston to attend Rhodes College in Memphis. Other notable accomplishments in the 2013 graduating class include:
18 students (66 percent) graduated with honors; six graduates scored
30 or higher on at least one section of the ACT; and 74 percent of
the class qualified for the HOPE scholarship, which requires a 21 or
higher on the ACT or a 3.0 GPA or higher.
“Although this is one of the smaller classes we have had in years,
these 29 students have made an amazing impact on our school,”
said Upper School Principal Jon Bennett. “We know they will take
that initiative and drive and go on to represent our school and their
families well in whatever endeavors they pursue.”
The majority of scholarship awards were presented to seniors
during their Awards Day ceremony, May 17, with the remaining
scholarships awarded on Graduation Day, May 18. Among the most
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Columbia Academy Class of 2013
CA Commencement Speaker
Rush Holladay
Representing the Columbia Academy Senior Class of 2013, the Valedictorian was Catherine
Wolfe, daughter of Tony and Gina Wolfe, and the Salutatorian was Abby Kinnard, daughter
of Doug and Julie Kinnard.
Catherine Wolfe was the Senior class Treasurer, a member of the National Honor Society
and was elected Miss Columbia Academy. She attended Youth Leadership Maury, the HOBY
Leadership Conference, and was President and Founder of Best Buddies at Columbia Academy.
For all four years of her high school athletic career, Catherine played soccer, basketball and
tennis and was captain of each of her teams last year. Catherine was also named a Wendy’s High
School Heisman State Finalist. Catherine is attending the University of Alabama this fall and
is majoring in Communicative Disorders.
Abby Kinnard was the Treasurer of the Junior Civitan Club, a member of the National Honor
Society, a former Girls State delegate and a Miss Columbia Academy nominee. Abby attended the HOBY Leadership Conference, attended Youth
Leadership Maury and was the Girls Chapel director at CA. She was also a member of the 30+ club and the Mock Trial team. Abby played soccer
for four years and was selected team captain. She is attending the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga where she is majoring in Accounting with
a minor in Political Science.
Each year, Columbia Academy Upper School faculty select two students as Mr. and Miss
Columbia Academy, who best exemplify character and attributes consistent with the Columbia
Academy mission. In 2013, the recipients were Catherine Wolfe, daughter of Tony and Gina
Wolfe, and Matthew Forsthoff, son of Mike and Kim Forsthoff.
Matthew Forsthoff, Mr. Columbia Academy, was the Student Body President and President of
the Junior Civitan Club. He attended Boys State, Youth Leadership Maury and was a member
of the CA Mock Trial team. He played soccer and football during high school and was captain
of both teams during his senior year. Matt was also named a Wendy’s High School Heisman
State finalist and was named to the All-Region 1st team as kicker all four years in football. He
is attending Lipscomb University and is majoring in Exercise Science/Athletic Training.
Catherine Wolfe, Miss Columbia Academy, was the Senior class Treasurer, President and
Founder of Best Buddies at Columbia Academy, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Catherine was the Valedictorian of her Senior
class. She attended Youth Leadership Maury and the HOBY Leadership Conference. For all four years of her high school athletic career, Catherine
played soccer, basketball and tennis and was captain of each of her teams during her senior year. Catherine was named a Wendy’s High School
Heisman State Finalist. Catherine is attending the University of Alabama and majoring in Communicative Disorders.
Mike Gilchrist, President of the
Columbia Military Academy Alumni
Association, attended the 2013
Columbia Academy commencement
exercises to present 2013 Valedictorian,
Catherine Wolfe with the 2013 CMA
Scholarship Award. Wolfe was also the
recipient of the Student of Integrity
Scholarship Award presented by the
Better Business Bureau.
A N E W
C H A P T E R
B E G I N S
COLUMBIA
ACADEMY
OPENS
ANDERSON
FIELDHOUSE
“ UNLESS THE
LORD BUILDS
THE HOUSE, THEY
LABOR IN VAIN
THAT BUILD IT.”
—PSALM 127:1
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SINCE THE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE
“VISION” WITHIN THE
VISION 2020 CAPITAL
CAMPAIGN IN 2010, THE
COLUMBIA ACADEMY
FA M I LY O F S T U D E N T S ,
ALUMNI, STAFF AND
SUPPORTERS HAS BEEN
A N X I O U S LY AWA I T I N G
O P E N I N G DAY AT T H E
ANDERSON FIELDHOUSE.
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“ WE HOPE THAT MANY
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE
ATTRACTED TO CA
THROUGH THE USE OF
THESE FACILITIES...”
—TO M A N D E R S O N
O
n January 25, the day finally arrived to a packed
gymnasium and a long roster of guests that enjoyed
self guided tours of the 38,000 square facility during
the historic occasion.
The lead donor family and namesake for the beautiful new $6
million state-of-the-art athletic facility, Tom and Jade Anderson,
was there with family and friends to celebrate the special day with
the Columbia Academy family.
“Jade and I have long felt that in order to make an impact on
the church, the community and the world, it is important to
influence minds that are open and receptive - that means young
people,” Tom Anderson said. “We hope that many young people
are attracted to CA through the use of these facilities as well as all
of the other advantages that exist at CA - the dedicated faculty,
the innovative, technology driven teaching methods and most
importantly, the true concern of CA for its students.”
The Andersons have long had a passion for supporting Christian
education, particularly now more than ever, Anderson said, because
of the unfortunate negative influences that children often face in a
very connected world.
“The greatest impact we can have on the world is not to
revolutionize the mechanization of our world but to revolutionize
our commitment to God,” Anderson said. “We think Columbia
Academy has that positive effect in our community. Jade and I
have four grandchildren that we want to be subjected to that allimportant Christian education influence. Our grandchildren and
their commitment to God are worth all the money that we could
ever give.”
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The love of the Anderson family was felt in the gift that helped
make the dream of the Anderson Fieldhouse a reality, said Dr.
James Thomas, President. Other Vision 2020 campaign lead donors
for the project have also been recognized (see Annual Giving
Report, p. 13-22) on custom plaques throughout the new facility.
“Words cannot adequately express the appreciation I have for
the Anderson family and for everyone who has made a gift to the
campaign,” said President Dr. James Thomas. “Numerous donors
have contributed to the Vision 2020 campaign, and without their
support, this would not have been possible. Lord willing, students
will benefit from all of these efforts for generations to come.”
Prior to the Grand Opening in January, Bulldog football fans
were able to enjoy several home games on the new “home side”
in the new stands that have a seating capacity for 1,200 fans and
152 chair back seats that are the same seats found in the Titans’
LP Field in Nashville. Basketball fans enjoyed the remainder of
their seasons in the new gymnasium beginning with a standing
room only crowd on the evening of the Grand Opening when the
Bulldogs played Culleoka High School.
“Students and fans alike will benefit from the safety and comfort
this building provides,” Thomas added. “The school and
community will also benefit from having a multi-use facility that
can host large events. We are very blessed to have one of the finest
athletic facilities in the area.”
FACTS ABOUT THE
FIELDHOUSE
Lead Donor Tom Anderson cuts the ribbon at the Anderson Fieldhouse Grand Opening with
wife Jade, children, and grandchildren.
CA President Dr. James Thomas greets
a full house of attendees at the Grand
Opening of Anderson Fieldhouse.
Lead donor for Anderson Fieldhouse,
Tom Anderson, addresses the families
and supporters of Columbia Academy
at the Grand Opening Ceremony and
Ribbon Cutting.
The fieldhouse is the centerpiece of Columbia
Academy’s Vision 2020 $10 million capital
campaign. To date, the Andersons and other
CA supporters have raised more than $9
million in gifts and pledges toward the threeyear fundraising goal, of which approximately
$6 million has been dedicated to building the
new fieldhouse.
—
The $6 million facility is designed to be the
new home for indoor athletic events as well as
the new home stands for football games. The
facility will also serve as a large meeting space
for school and community events.
—
The fieldhouse will be the largest addition
to the former Columbia Military Academy
campus, which became Columbia Academy in
1979.
—
The Black Walnut hardwood floors on the
upper level are made from the wood of trees on
Columbia Academy’s campus.
—
The fieldhouse is 37,900 square feet with a
gymnasium seating capacity of 1,250 and a
stadium seating capacity of 1,200.
—
Binkley-Garcia Architects of Brentwood
designed the building and Solomon Builders of
Nashville was the general contractor.
END OF AN ERA
Building Leadership Team (L TO R):
David Benton; Vice President Mike
Kesler; President Dr. James Thomas;
John Mauney; Architect Joseph
Binkley; and Builder Ty Osman.
CA Board of Directors (L to R) - Front:
David Heffington, Treasurer Jim
Pollard, Steve Baker, Dr. Kent Pardon,
Secretary Beverly Simmons, Brenda
McClure, Vickie Cofer, Beth Foster
and Steve Parrett. Back: Jacob Love,
Chairman Mike Forsthoff, Rick Whitley,
Kerry Harris, Kevin Thompson, Brian
Williams and President Dr. James
Thomas (not pictured - Vice Chairman
Phillip Young Jr.).
Students celebrate the final win and final game for the
Bulldogs in Lovell Hall, affectionately known as “The Pit”
by fans.
As the T-shirt design for the
historic occasion conveyed,
the event was truly an “End
of an Era” for CA athletics
before fans and players
entered the Anderson
Fieldhouse to begin the
next chapter in CA’s
athletic history.
HIGH
BAND HITS A
NOTE AT CA
Mark Donahoo directs the CA Lower School
band Christmas performance.
E
ver since CA Band Director
Mark Donahoo first picked up a
trumpet in the fourth grade, he
cultivated a love for band. While
still a student of the musical
craft in his home state of Illinois,
Donahoo competed in numerous group
and individual competitions. Since that
time, he has placed as a finalist in the
National Trumpet Competition and has
performed numerous times with the wind
symphony at many prestigious events
across the country. The current band program at CA begins
in fifth grade and continues through
12th grade. Recruiting students in the
younger grades, Donahoo said, is the key
to building success at the upper grade
levels. Currently, there are close to 50
students enrolled in band and Donahoo
anticipates many new students from
the fifth grade as well as students from
other grades who have not previously
participated. Although some students are
hesitant, the skills learned in band teach
important life lessons, Donahoo added.
His band teaching career began in
recent years at Cookeville High School
and before joining CA, he worked as a
substitute band director with schools in
Maury County. As the CA band program
grows, Donahoo is encouraged by the
enthusiasm of the band students and their
families. Private schools often struggle to
maintain a competitive band program,
Donahoo said, but the future looks bright
for the program at CA.
“Students should be introduced to band
because it is a program that reinforces
many good qualities that every student
should have,” Donahoo said. “The
discipline that it takes to learn an
instrument can be applied to so many
things outside of the classroom. Playing
in an ensemble lets students acquire the
skills to collaborate with others, joining
together in creating a unique art form.” “The band program here is growing,
and I am very excited to be a part of
it,” Donahoo said. “I am encouraged
every day because I have never seen a
parent community that cares so much
for the development of their students. I
look forward to the next year and years
to follow when we will be starting new
traditions, joining new competitions, and
developing a long lasting program.” 11
The band program also exposes students
to cultural experiences and opportunities
that enhance their overall learning
experience, Donahoo said. In the 20122013 school year, sixth grade band
students visited a live performance of the
Nashville Symphony. The high school
band performed at Dollywood in the
Performing Stars Program. Throughout
the year students took advantage of
many opportunities to compete locally
in different competitions like the Solo
and Ensemble Contest, Columbia State
Piano Competition, and Festival of
Winds. Students also performed in school
concerts and played with the Maury
County Community Band on campus.
“I plan to continue to prepare all of our
students to perform at their best, and
to compete if they have that desire,”
Donahoo said. “Band teaches confidence
and discipline, and the value of that
is priceless.”
“THE DISCIPLINE THAT IT TAKES TO
LEARN AN INSTRUMENT CAN BE
APPLIED TO SO MANY THINGS OUTSIDE
OF THE CLASSROOM”
—CA BAND DIRECTOR
MARK DONAHOO
Gabbi Cook high-fiving CA Jr.
High Girls Soccer players.
Goals 4 Gabbi
COLUMBIA ACADEMY JR. HIGH GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM SCORES RECORD
71 GOALS TO RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL CHILD FIGHTING CANCER
A
fter hearing the news that
young Gabbi Cook of
Columbia was fighting
a rare form of liver cancer called
Hepatoblastoma, students at Columbia
Academy wanted to find a way to assist
her family with expenses. Eighth grader
Anna Marie DeJarnette thought that
her Jr. High girls’ soccer team could
help the family with a fundraiser the
team calls “Goals 4 Gabbi.” At the
conclusion of the season, the team
scored a record 71 goals and raised close
to $10,000 to help the Cook family
with their expenses associated with
Gabbi’s treatment. Contributors gave a
pre-season pledge amount of money per
goal scored, explained Coach
Zach Kittrell.
“I’ve been coaching for years and have
never come close to seeing a team score
that many goals in one season - it’s
unheard of, “Kittrell said. “They only
allowed four goals and went undefeated.
Every girl on that team wanted to score
a goal for Gabbi.”
Gabbi and her parents Matt and Charla
Cook (‘00) were scheduled to return to
their mission field work in Peru after
the recent birth of their son. Their
plans changed after Gabbi’s diagnosis
and the treatment that followed at
Vanderbilt and the Children’s Hospital
of Pittsburgh where Gabbi recieved
a successful liver transplant. The
fundraiser enabled the family to afford
the medical and travel expenses they
incurred while in Pittsburgh.
“Words can’t express how much we
appreciate what the girls did through
the Goals 4 Gabbi project,” Cook said.
“It’s touching when people help, but it’s
extra touching when a group of junior
high girls put something together that is
so significant and helpful. These girls
are awesome.” As of August 19, 2013, the good news
for Gabbi and her family is that she is
doing well and is officially “cancer free,”
Cook said. Her liver transplant is still a
work in progress, but she is improving
steadily, he added, with energy and
enthusiasm for brighter and healthier
days ahead.
“ Every girl on that
team wanted to
score a goal for
Gabbi.”
—Coach Zach Kittrell
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CO LUM BIA
AC AD EMY
Annual Giving Report 2013
Columbia Academy truly could not exist without the support of our donors. The following Annual
Giving Report is for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013.
Here are some highlights from our 34th year:
• Students learned every day at the feet of Christian instructors
• The Bible was taught every day
• Students had opportunities to grow in a safe environment with personal attention
• Solid spiritual and academic foundations were laid for students that last a lifetime
God has blessed this work over the last 34 years, and we trust He will continue to bless us as we
try to serve Him by serving the students in our care. Thank you again for your contributions, and
we ask for your continued prayers for our students, our staff, and our school.
Leave a Legacy:
Join the CA Legacy Society
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Since 1979, many incredible sacrifices have been made in order
for Columbia Academy to grow into the great institution that
it is today. The vision of our founders and leaders over the last
34 years has helped ensure CA’s stability and longevity. It is so
touching to hear how people sacrificed to send their children
to CA and now have the joy of seeing their grandchildren
attending CA! What a blessing – our God is so good!
These families now realize that while
they were sacrificing at the time, they
were actually making a significant
investment in their children’s future
and maybe even in their grandchildren’s
future. They had the vision to make
the short-term sacrifices that were
necessary in order to send their
children to a place where the Bible is
the primary textbook among the other amazing educational
resources we are able to offer.
We ask you to join this group of visionaries who have invested in
CA. What was formerly called the Foundation Society will now
be appropriately renamed The CA Legacy Society to recognize
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the “legacy” of those who are investing in the school’s future
and the souls of the students it touches through their estate
giving.
Many don’t consider the impact they can make through their
estate – the single, largest transfer of wealth that you will
make in this lifetime. While we think of giving to the Lord and
to charities out of our discretionary
income, we often forget about giving
from our net worth.We strongly
believe that our families want to pass
their values down to their heirs along
with the transfer of their valuables.
There are often significant tax savings
available due to charitable estate gifts.
The CA Legacy Society will include
anyone who desires to leave a legacy and believes enough in
our mission to thoughtfully include CA in their will. If you are
interested in becoming part of the The CA Legacy Society,
please see the envelope included with the Communicator.
If you have any questions, contact Lisa Bennett at lisa.bennett@
cabulldogs.org.
Columbia Academy
Endowment Funds
—
Columbia Academy’s first endowment was created in December of 1984. Since then, 33 additional funds and a general
endowment fund have been established. The intent is for the principal to remain for perpetuity with only the growth and
interest gained to be used for current needs. Most of Columbia Academy’s endowed funds were created to provide needbased financial assistance for students. In the 2012-2013 school year, over $173,000 in assistance was given to 98 students
and families with 30% of that amount being drawn from the endowments and the remainder coming from the school’s
operating budget. Thank you to the many generous donors who have helped grow the CA endowment, knowing that these
funds will continually serve to provide students in need with an opportunity to learn in a Christian environment.
Tommie Baker Pigg Endowment
Established December 1984
Anna D. & Paul Wilson Endowment
Established January 1997
J. V. & Katherine Hobbs Endowment
Established July 2012
Ruth Murphy Endowment
Established June 1985
Sherwin E. Witt Family Endowment
Established May 1997
Graymere / Sue May Endowment
Leon & Martha Burns Endowment
Established August 1985
Thomas R. & Judith B. Duncan
Endowment
Josephine Mims Endowment
Mike Kesler Endowment
Established August 1985
Earl & Edna Baker Endowment
Established March 1986
J. C. Warren Endowment
N. J. & Nina Stanford Endowment
Higginbotham-Hardison Scholarship
Endowment
Mary Helen McMeen Endowment
Established February 2006
Kenneth & Ramona Cherry Endowment
Established April 2006
Daniel Thomas Endowment
Established September 1988
Frances Jackson Cranford Scholarship
Endowment
Bluford Edwards Endowment
Established June 1989
John & Francis Fitzgerald Endowment
Lois Yates Farris Endowment
The Glenn H. Stevenson Faculty
& Staff Educational Endowment
Arthur & Bonnie Crabtree Endowment
Richard & Jessie Sowell Endowment
Bill & Sara Brown Endowment
Moore-Daniel Endowment
Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Shelby Endowment
Meredith Hubbard Endowment
Bill & Barbara Thrasher Endowment
James D. & Willa Frances Williams
Endowment
Established November 2009
Grace & Hyman Frank Endowment
David Pilkinton Endowment
The Tuesday Crew Endowment
Matthew Williams Endowment
Endowment
Gifts
—
Ruth Murphy Endowment
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Harris
J. C. Warren Endowment
Mr. & Mrs. Bill G. Ammons
Mrs. June Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Joe F. Bedwell
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Shelby Carpenter
Miss LeAnne Church
Mrs. Shirley Corder
Mr. & Mrs. David D. Davidson
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Elias
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Erwin
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Green
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Greene
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Harris
Dr. & Mrs. Vance Hendrickson
Mr. & Mrs. Joe T. Kelley
Mr. Tillman Knox
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Lucas
Dr. & Mrs. Robert McClure
Mr. & Mrs. Virgil H. Moore
Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Napier
Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Nicholas
Mrs. Marie Oswalt
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Parker
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Pressnell
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Roberson
Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Soisson
Dr. & Mrs. James A. Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Thomas
Dr. & Mrs. Bill Thrasher
Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Tillman
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Warren
Mrs. Margaret Wilburn
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Wright
N. J. & Nina Stanford Endowment
Mrs. Nina Hausmann
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Daniel Thomas Endowment
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Gordon
Mr. & Mrs. Mark McMeen
Mr. & Mrs. John Thomas
Bill & Sara Brown Endowment
Brentwood Hills Church of Christ
Mr. & Mrs. Walker Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Milner Carden
Mrs. Tennie Chaffin
Mrs. Susan Cummins
Mr. & Mrs. David Davidson
Mr. & Mrs. Massie Davis
Mrs. Linda Dreaden
Mrs. Betty Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Gill
Mrs. Angela Harper
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Holden
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Lindsey
Mrs. Clara Mathis
Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc.
Rayburn, Bates & Fitzgerald, P. C.
Mr. & Mrs. Everette Renfro
Mrs. Gladys Renfro
South Point Church of Christ
Mr. Robert B. Sweeney
Mr. & Mrs. John Thaller
The GE Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. James Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. William Tucker
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Shelby Endowment
Mrs. Sarah Shelby
Thomas R. & Judith B. Duncan Endowment
Mr. Kevin Duncan
Dr. & Mrs. Tom Duncan
Mr. & Mrs. Monroe Lovell
Higginbotham-Hardison Scholarship Endowment
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Hardison
Mary Helen McMeen Endowment
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Baccus
Dr. & Mrs. Dwayne Fulks
Dr. & Mrs. Timothy E. Gordon
Mrs. Linda Hendley
Mr. & Mrs. Rush Holladay
Mrs. Patricia Hulen
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Kinnard
Ladies of the Law Office of David Mangum
Mr. & Mrs. David Mangum
Dr. & Mrs. Jim H. Marshall
Mrs. Rita May
Ms. Sara G. Moon
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Parker
Mr. & Mrs. Rusty Pettus
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Powers
Dr. & Mrs. Laray Rector
Mrs. Peggy Sampson
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Stephen
Mr. & Mrs. Rick D. Whitley
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew E. Williams
Kenneth & Ramona Cherry Endowment
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Cherry
Bill & Barbara Thrasher Endowment
Johnson’s Carpet
James D. & Willa Frances Williams Endowment
Ms. Carol Bailey
Dr. & Mrs. Doug Balthaser
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Bohanan
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Bryant
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry A. Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Don Dugger
Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Dugger
The Dugger Family
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Durham
Mrs. Eileen Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne B. Hardison
Mrs. Edna Hickman
Mrs. Nancy Jo Hollis
Mrs. Ruth Hughes
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hurt
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Knox
Miss Gertie L. Masters
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Mr. & Mrs. Steven Peska
Mrs. Ann Phoenix
Ms. Mary Pilkinton
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Polk
Mr. and Mrs. John Pope
Mrs. Glenda Reaves
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Redwine
Mrs. Aurelia Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Randell Rummage
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Vaughan
Mrs. Jane Wells
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Joe A. Williams
Mrs. Willa Frances Williams
David Pilkinton Endowment
Mr. Kevin Duncan
Mrs. April Pilkinton
Ms. Mary Pilkinton
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Smith
The Tuesday Crew Endowment
Mrs. Patricia Binkley and Mr. Grant Myszlea
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Chaffin
Mrs. Libby Covington
Mr. Freddie Edwards
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Hanson
Harriet’s Stitchers
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hill
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kesler
Mrs. Patricia LaFlame
Dr. & Mrs. Jim Marshall
Mrs. Beverly Pigg
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Qualls
Mrs. Aurelia Reed
J. V. & Katherine Hobbs Endowment
The Estate of Katherine Hobbs
Graymere / Sue May Endowment
Graymere Church of Christ
Josephine Mims Endowment
The Estate of Josephine Mims
Matthew Williams Endowment
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Bedwell
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. Donnie Davis
Dr. & Mrs. Wade Denney
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Dugger
Mr. & Mrs. James Faulkner
Mrs. Beth Foster
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Foster
Mrs. Janice Frost
Mrs. Suzanne Hart
Ms. Emily Hatfield
Mr. & Mrs. David Hill
Dr. & Mrs. Brian Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Keeton
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Marshall
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Richardson
Mr. & Mrs. David Sewell
Mr. Doug Williams
Memorials
—
Edith Allen
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Marshall Bedwell
Mr. & Mrs. Kerry Couch
Dimple of the Universe Camping Club
Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Fox
Mr. & Mrs. K. Rex Henson
Johnson’s Carpet
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Don Nixon
Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Turner
Charles E. Anderson
Mrs. Norma Rosson
Timothy G. Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Duane Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Beck
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Bicket
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Hight
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Huckaby
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Medford
Mr. & Mrs. C. B. Moore
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tallent
The Bridge
Mr. John Tomlinson
Pam Arnold
Mr. & Mrs. Dallas Sparks
Bobbie J. Baldwin
Carol Bandy
Mr. & Mrs. David Heffington
Kaylynn Barns
Mrs. Rita May
Rosanne Bastone
Mrs. Carol Bastone
Tony Bastone
Mrs. Carol Bastone
Fay Beck
Arkland Church of Christ
Mrs. Norma Rosson
Katherine Bennett
Joe Bills
Mr. & Mrs. Billy K. Martin
Frank Bobo
Walter Bobo
Mrs. Jeannette Pinkston
Dot Bone
Charles Brewer
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Elias
James Brewer
Mr. & Mrs. Brown McMillan
Katherine Brewer
Barry Brown
William E. Brown
William R. Brown
Mrs. Tennie Chaffin
Mrs. Susan A. Cummins
Mrs. Linda Dreaden
Mrs. Betty Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Joe M. Gill
Mrs. Angela Harper
Mrs. Clara Mathis
Mr. & Mrs. Everette B. Renfro
Mrs. Gladys Renfro
The GE Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Tucker
Norma Goodman
Mr. & Mrs. John Abbott
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Abbott
Mrs. Betty Hardison
Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Murphy
Mrs. Melba Vest
Mary C. Buckner
Nannie Jo Grissom
Tom Burgess
Berkley Hackett
Doug Burgett
Mildred Haley
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ford
Jackie Butler
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Butler
Ores Butler
Dorothy Carpenter
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pilkinton
Edwin Chumley
Jim Craig
Norma Cramer
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Cramer
Buddy Cromer
Mr. Jimmy Cromer
Mary Tom Cromer
Mr. Jimmy Cromer
Charles Crotts
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Wilson
David Doty
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Barker
Carolyn Douglas
Mrs. Penny Judd
Frank Duncan
Mr. & Mrs. Lee A. Burgess
Loie A. Emerson
Mrs. Nadine Earnest
Media I. Erwin
Buddy Ezell
Mrs. Sheila Alderson
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Fann
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Osborne
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Smithson
Southern Middle Tennessee Board of Realtors
Mr. Chesley Thomason
Miss Julie Thomason
Jennie Filson
Ray Floyd
Gladys J. Foster
J. W. Foster
Betty Gardner
Mrs. Ann Phoenix
Jack Gaskill
Ben Gattis
Mrs. Ann Phoenix
Susie Geouge
Anne Gibson
Virginia Gibson
Mrs. Patricia Hulen
Maylon Hayes
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Hayes
Mavis U. Hubbell
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Benderman
Andy Hunter
Mr. & Mrs. Wally S. Beasley
Mr. & Mrs. George Brazelton
Dr. & Mrs. Ted D. Burleson
Mr. & Mrs. Hollis Carpenter
Mrs. Laura Cathey
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Cornwell
Mrs. Wanda Coursey
Mr. & Mrs. Billy Crowe
Mrs. Mary W. Dale
Mrs. Nina Hausmann
Mr. & Mrs. John Hunter
Mr. & Mrs. Danny Jewell
Miss Richard K. Loftin
Lunch Bunch Class of 1947
Mr. & Mrs. Hayes Morrison
Mr. & Mrs. Dalton Mounger
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Osborne
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Oswalt
Mrs. Frances Sowell
Mrs. Jean Walker
Mrs. Jane Wells
Tom Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bumpus
Dr. & Mrs. Ted D. Burleson
Miss LeAnne Church
Custom Steel Fabricators, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Randy Davidson
Dr. & Mrs. Barry England
Mrs. Cynthia Harper
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Hooten
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Pirtle
Ms. Mary A. Romig
Mr. Anthony J. Sciotto
Mr. & Mrs. Joe M. Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Witherow
Brown Kendall
Doyce R. Killen
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff J. Harris
Maria T. Knox
Mrs. Carolyn Thornell
William Lamb
Curtis Lentz
Mrs. Edna Lentz
Russell Lewis
Nona P. Little
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Johnson
David R. Logsdon
Mrs. Frances Logsdon
Deason Loveless
Mary Jo Mangum
Betty Markham
Mr. & Mrs. Carl D. Voss
James O. Marshall
Rebecca Marshall
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Adams
Columbia Urological Associates, P.A.
Dr. & Mrs. Gaylon Harris
Ideal Hardwood Floors, LLC
Patricia Langa
Middle Tennessee Urology Associates, PC
Dr. & Mrs. Willie A. Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Thompson
Laverne Martin
Richard McAdams
Keith McCord
Helen McCracken
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Cox
Mrs. Grace Frank
Norel McDonald
Mrs. Ann Phoenix
Robert McKnight
Mary Helen McMeen
Mrs. Linda Hendley
Mrs. Patricia Hulen
Mrs. Rita May
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Ms. Sara G. Moon
Mrs. Peggy Sampson
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew E. Williams
Mary Katherine K. Moody
Jim Sloan
Nedria and Durell Smelser
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Plyler
Jewell Smith
Edward and Wanda Stadler
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lehmann
Shirley Norman
Leroy Staggs
Louis D. Nunley
N. J. Stanford
Mrs. Nina Hausmann
Lollie Osborne
Mrs. June Anderson
Viola Thacker
Sercy B. Page
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis N. Allen
Mrs. Sercy B. Page
Daniel Thomas
Glenna Peden
Jewell Thomason
O. H. Phillips
Reba Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Alexander
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Eubank
Mr. & Mrs. Joe M. Gill
Johnson’s Carpet
Mr. Tommy Pilkinton
Mrs. Peggy Sampson
Ms. Alice D. Smith
The Bridge
Mrs. Carolyn Thornell
Mr. & Mrs. George Umstead
Flora Nohsey
W. H. Pigg
Mrs. Ann Phoenix
William A. Pigg
Coleen Pilkinton
David Pilkinton
Mr. Kevin A. Duncan
Ms. Mary Pilkinton
Mr. & Mrs. Randall F. Smith
Danny Pittman
Mrs. Grace Frank
Bill Pitts
Mrs. Shirley Corder
Faye Pollard
Bill Ponder
James Potts
Gertha Price
O’Fallon Rains
Melvin Reaves
Bill A. Richardson
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Shepherd
Mark S. Richardson
Mrs. Ann Phoenix
Jerry Roberson
Delbert Roder
Jimmie Roder
Bobby Sampson
Mr. & Mrs. Richard K. Sampson
Henry L. Shelby
Mrs. Sarah Shelby
Mary Lou Sherrod
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Pauline Thurman
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Boykin
Paul Tyree
Ray Vandiver
Elizabeth Vaughn
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Duncan
Mary Vick
Mrs. Jane Wells
Lynn H. Waggnor
Duke Warren
Mr. & Mrs. Garry Corder
Mrs. Patsy Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Mrs. June Anderson
Miss LeAnne Church
Mrs. Shirley Corder
Mr. & Mrs. Joe T. Kelley
Mr. Tillman Knox
Mr. & Mrs. Virgil H. Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Osborne
Mrs. Marie Oswalt
Jane Warren
Mrs. June Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Cox
The Graymere Church of Christ
Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Voss
Dorothy Whorley
James D. Williams
Ms. Mary Pilkinton
Matthew F. Williams
Mrs. Beth Foster
Mrs. Janice Frost
Mrs. Suzanne Hart
Ms. Emily Hatfield
Mr. Doug Williams
Willa Frances Williams
Ms. Carol Bailey
The Dugger Family
Mrs. Eileen Evans
Mrs. Edna Hickman
Mrs. Ruth Hughes
Miss Gertie L. Masters
Mrs. Ann Phoenix
Ms. Mary Pilkinton
Mrs. Linda Pope
Mrs. Glenda Reaves
Mrs. Jane Wells
Mr. & Mrs. Joe A. Williams
Russell Williamson
Mrs. Sue Williamson
Jack Willis
Pat Wolfe
Mr. Bernard Wolfe
Don Wooldridge
Mrs. Nadine Earnest
Parent
Donors
—
12th Grade
Mr. & Mrs. David D. Bryant
Mr. & Mrs. Mike A. Forsthoff
Mr. & Mrs. John Kodatt
Mr. & Mrs. DeWitt Logsdon
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Waldrum
11th Grade
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Carter
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Dant
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Farris
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gibson
Mr. & Mrs. Steve G. Holmes
Mr. & Mrs. John Law
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Shrader
Mr. & Mrs. Sam O. Stephenson
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Thornton
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff White
Mrs. Katie Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Sargent
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Zientak
7th Grade
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Bennett
Dr. & Mrs. Martin Chaney
Mr. & Mrs. Ysidro Espinoza
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Fox
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Heffington
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Ted W. Johnson
Dr. & Mrs. Bryan Kurtz
Mrs. Kelee Petzelt
Mr. & Mrs. Jim E. Pollard
Mr. & Mrs. Alan C. Thomason
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Watkins
6th Grade
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Baucom
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Beatty
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Bradley
Mr. & Mrs. James Cadle
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Cary
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Dark
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Delatorre
Drs. Jon and Liane Freels
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Graham
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Hall
Dr. & Mrs. Nathan Lafferty
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Lansdell
Ms. Lora Lewis
Mrs. Katie Martin
Mr. & Mrs. David Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Shannon Pope
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Potts
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sims
Mr. & Mrs. Mansel Smelser
Mrs. Shannon Stonecipher
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Wade H. Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Williams
9th Grade
Mr. & Mrs. Brady Barnett
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Garrison
Mr. & Mrs. James T. Pearce
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Quirk
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Rawson
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Skelton
Drs. Kenneth and Victoria Young
Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Zemer
5th Grade
Mr. Scott R. Beasley
Mrs. Lori Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Burkhart
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Case
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Christian
Ms. Terri A. Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Diles
Mr. & Mrs. David Green
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Hardy
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Jordan
Mr. & Mrs. Eric A. Karkau
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy McKeon
Mr. & Mrs. Cheyenne McNeese
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Parrett
Mrs. Kelee Petzelt
Mr. & Mrs. Jim E. Pollard
Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Quillin
Dr. & Mrs. Jeff Revill
Mr. & Mrs. Rickey Savage
Mr. & Mrs. Walt Sidorenko
Mr. & Mrs. Zane Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Sparks
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Spears
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Steiger
Mr. & Mrs. Sam O. Stephenson
Mr. & Mrs. Stacey Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Voss
Mrs. Lori Warren
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Young
8th Grade
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Brock
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hardison
4th Grade
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Anderson
Mrs. Jill Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Carbaugh
10th Grade
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Cary
Mrs. Beth Foster
Mr. & Mrs. Kerry L. Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Stalnaker
Mr. & Mrs. John Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Duncan
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kisiel
Ms. Lora Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Travis McKnight
Mr. & Mrs. John Mesko
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Morgan
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Nixon
3rd Grade
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Bowen
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Dark
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Dodson
Mr. & Mrs. Ben B. Endsley
Ms. Heather Hale
Mr. & Mrs. Chad Helton
Mr. & Mrs. Brady Henson
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie A. Hubbell
Mr. & Mrs. Peder Jensen
Mr. & Mrs. Don Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Eric A. Karkau
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lambert
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob A. Love
Mr. & Mrs. Steadman B. Marlin
Mr. & Mrs. John Mayberry
Mr. & Mrs. Jim W. Robertson
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Wright
Mrs. Shannon K. Yokley
2nd Grade
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Black
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Cofer
Mr. John Damschroder
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Daniels
Miss Tiffany Dawson
Ms. Lisa Kreuzer
Mrs. Karen Patterson
Mr. & Mrs. James T. Pearce
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sanders
Mr. & Mrs. Trevor Schwartz
Mr. & Mrs. Alan C. Thomason
Mrs. Lori Warren
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Watson
Mrs. Dana Whitten
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Wooldridge
1st Grade
Mr. & Mrs. David Bernath
Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Berrino
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Black
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. Michael D’Addabbo
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hight
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hopper
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie A. Hubbell
Mr. & Mrs. Marty Kindred
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Liggett
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob A. Love
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Love
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Overall
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Rieman
Mr. Jeffrey Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick S. Walk
Mr. & Mrs. Shea Wigginton
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Mr. & Mrs. Wade Wooldridge
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Worley
Kindergarten
Mr. & Mrs. Brett Berg
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brady
Mr. & Mrs. Ben B. Endsley
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Ted W. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Miller
Mrs. Amy Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sins
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stefani
Mr. & Mrs. Tracey Watkins
Mrs. Dana Whitten
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Wright
Fac/Staff
Donors
—
Lynda Barker
Connie Bedwell
Jon Bennett
Beverly Bowman
Lori Brown
Eric & Melissa Bryant
Karen Christian
LeAnne Church
Jamie Cook
Sally Craig
Kasey Cross
Mykal Daniels
Regina Dark
Donnie Davis
Ben & Heather Diles
Tina England
Barry Farris
Kim Forsthoff
Karla Hardison
Kyla Harris
Lisa Harris
Trent & Lori Hill
Suzanne Holladay
Dannie Holmes
Rob & Jenny Johnson
Eric & Jami Karkau
Mike Kesler
Christye Knox
John Kodatt
Charlie & Emily Lansdell
Linda Lasater
Adrienne Law
Delores Lee
Laurie Love
Helen Lusk
Rita May
Joel Oswalt
Amy Parks
Suzi Parrett
Mike Perry
Denita Phillips
Sharon Pinkston
Larry & Shirley Pogue
Katie Reed
Jana Robertson
Michelle Shrader
Misty Skelton
Rebekah Spears
Jan Thomas
James Thomas
John & Natalie Thomas
Julie Thomason
Christy Thrasher
Emily Voss
Benja White
Andrew Williams
Star Williams
Linda Wilson
Earlene Wood
Heather Workman
Brandy Young
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Vision
2020
Campaign
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Abbott Fund
Mrs. Crystal Adkison
Mr. & Mrs. Don Alderson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Alexander
Mr. & Mrs. Bubba Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Don Allman
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ammons
Mrs. June Anderson
Mr. Robert Anderson
Mr. Timothy Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Anderson
Anonymous
Ms. Carol Bailey
Mrs. Jill Baker
Mr. & Mrs. John Barmer
Mrs. Patricia Barry
Mr. & Mrs. Gipson Baucum, Sr.
Baxter Bros. Funeral Home
Mr. & Mrs. Shelton Beaird
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Beard
Mr. & Mrs. Guy Beard
Mr. & Mrs. James Bearden
Mr. Scott Beasley
Mr. & Mrs. Wally Beasley
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Benderman
Mrs. Jo Ann Bennett
Mr. & Mrs. Brett Berg
Mr. & Mrs. Sergio Bermudez
Mr. Sergio Bermudez, III
Mr. & Mrs. David Bernath
Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Berrino
Mrs. Teresa Bianco
Mrs. Patricia Binkley and Mr. Grant Myszlea
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Black
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Black
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Black
Blue Cross Blue Shield
BMC Metalworks, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Clint Borum
Miss Chrystyl Bostelman
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bottoms
Mrs. Renee Bouchillon
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Boutis
Mr. & Mrs. John Bowen
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bowman
Mr. & Mrs. William Bradley
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brady
Mr. Robert Bratton
Mr. & Mrs. Brent Breaux
Mr. & Mrs. Barrow Brown, III
Mr. & Mrs. Cory Brown
Mrs. Lori Brown
Mr. & Mrs. David Bryant
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Bryant
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Bryant
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Buchanan
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Burkhart
Mrs. Jan Butler
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Butler
Mr. & Mrs. Don Cameron
Mrs. Jean Cannady
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Carbaugh
Mrs. Norma Carper
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carter
Mr. & Mrs. James Cary
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Case
Chad Cox Insurance Agency
Mrs. Tennie Chaffin
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Chance
Dr. & Mrs. Martin Chaney
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Chase
Miss LeAnne Church
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Clabuesch
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cofer
Columbia Academy Boosterthon
Columbia Academy Elementary Football League
Columbia Anesthesia Associates
Columbia Oil Company
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Cook, Jr.
Ms. Terri Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. Garry Corder
Mrs. Shirley Corder
Mrs. Bettye Cornwell
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Cornwell
Mr. & Mrs. James Cox
Mrs. Elizabeth Craft
Dr. & Mrs. David Craig
Miss Frances Craig
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Cramer
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Cross
Mrs. Susan Cummins
Custom Steel Fabricators, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Cyplik
Mr. & Mrs. Michael D’Addabbo
Mr. & Mrs. Mike D’Addabbo
Mrs. Wilma Damron
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Damschroder
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathon Dandridge
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Daniels
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Dark
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Davis
Mr. Daryl Dawes
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Dawes
Mrs. Teresa Dawes
Miss Tiffany Dawson
Mr. & Mrs. James Deen
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Delk
Mrs. Maria Devore
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Dickey
Mrs. Jayme Dillard
Mr. & Mrs. William Dodson
Draughon Foundation
Mrs. Linda Dreaden
Mr. David Drew
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Dugger, Jr.
The Dugger Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Duggin
Mr. & Mrs. Tracy Duke
Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Duncan
Mr. Kevin Duncan
Mrs. Nadine Earnest
Mr. Freddie Edwards
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Endsley
Mr. & Mrs. Ysidro Espinoza
Mr. & Mrs. Richie Estep
Mrs. Eileen Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Evitts
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Farrar
Dr. & Mrs. Barry Farris
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Farris
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Farris
Mrs. Betty Fisher
Mrs. Patricia Fleming
Mrs. Geraldine Floyd
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Forsthoff
Mrs. Beth Foster
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Fox
Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Frazier
Mr. & Mrs. George Freeland
Drs. Jon and Liane Freels
Mrs. Janice Frost
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Garner
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Garrison
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gibson
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Gill
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gordon
Mr. Michael Graddy
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Gray
Mr. & Mrs. David Green
Mrs. Shirley Green
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Gremban
Mr. & Mrs. James B. Grimes
Ms. Heather Hale
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Hale, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Hallman
Mr. Brandon Hallmark
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Hancock
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hanna
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hardison
Mrs. Margaret Hardy
Mr. & Mrs. Ostine Hardy
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Hardy
Mrs. Angela Harper
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff and Kyla Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff and Lisa Harris
Mr. & Mrs. William Harris
Mrs. Suzanne Hart
Mr. & Mrs. Billy Harter
Ms. Emily Hatfield
Mrs. Nina Hausmann
Mr. & Mrs. Billy Helton
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Hemphill
Mrs. Linda Hendley
Hendrickson/Tyler Office
Mrs. Edna Hickman
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hight
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Hight, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Carter Hill
Mr. & Mrs. Trent Hill
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hoback
The Estate of Katherine Hobbs
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Holladay
Mrs. Marlene Holland
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Holmes
Mr. & Mrs. Tanker Holmes
Home Town Realty of Spring Hill, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hopper
Mr. & Mrs. John Hopper
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Horne
Mr. Ingram Howard
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hubbell
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Hubbell
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Hughes
Mrs. Ruth Hughes
Mrs. Patricia Hulen
Mrs. Lenora Hunter
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hutcheson
Mrs. Judy Irwin
Mr. & Mrs. John Jobson
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Johnson
Mr. Terry Johnson
Johnson’s Carpet
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Jones
Dr. & Mrs. Brad Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Jordan
Mrs. Dafaney Journey
Mr. & Mrs. Lindsey Judd
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Karkau
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Keith
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Kelley
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Kelley
Mr. & Mrs. Wes Kelley
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kesler
Mr. & Mrs. Marty Kindred
Dr. & Mrs. Porter King
Mr. & Mrs. Tim King
Mrs. Shannon Kinnard
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kisiel
Mr. & Mrs. Zach Kittrell
Mr. Tillman Knox
Mr. Dave Kodatt
Mr. & Mrs. Bart Kozlowski
Ms. Lisa Kreuzer
Mr. Anthony Kruer
Mrs. Kathleen Kunkel
LACE
Mrs. Patricia LaFlame
Mrs. Carole Lambert
Dr. & Mrs. Hugh Langley
Mr. & Mrs. Danny Lasater
Mr. & Mrs. John Law
Dr. & Mrs. Kerbe Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Del Leeds
Legacy Farms
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Lewis
Ms. Lora Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Liggett
Lincoln Financial Group
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Little
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Little
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Lord
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Love
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Love
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Love
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Lovell
Lovett and Sargent Body Shop Inc
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Lusk
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mann
Mr. & Mrs. Steadman Marlin
Mrs. Georganne Martin
Mrs. Katie Martin
Mrs. Jane Massey
Miss Gertie Masters
Mrs. Clara Mathis
Mr. John Mauney
Mrs. Rita May
Mr. & Mrs. John Mayberry
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Maynard
Mr. & Mrs. Randall McCall
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy McClaren
Mr. & Mrs. Drew McCullough
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy McKeon
Mrs. Tennie McKnight
Mr. & Mrs. Travis McKnight
Dr. & Mrs. Don McMahon
Mr. & Mrs. Frank McMeen, Sr.
Mrs. Frances McPeak
Mr. & Mrs. John Mesko
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Miller
The Estate of Nina Josephine Mims
Mrs. Amy Mitchell
Mrs. Barbara Mitchell
MM&I Graphic Design
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Montgomery
Ms. Sara Gay Moon
Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Moore, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. William Moore
Mr. Joseph Moss
Mr. & Mrs. Don Nixon
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Nixon
Mr. & Mrs. David Northcutt
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ochenski
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Oldham
OSM Music, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Oswalt
Mrs. Marie Oswalt
Mr. & Mrs. George Otero
Mrs. Jean Outland
Dr. & Mrs. Nathan Owens
Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Padgett
Dr. & Mrs. Kent Pardon
Mr. & Mrs. David Parks
Mr. & Mrs. James Pearce
Mr. Mike Perry
Mr. & Mrs. William Pettus
Mrs. Kelee Petzelt
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. William Phillips
Mrs. Ann Phoenix
Mrs. Beverly Pigg
Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Pilkinton
Ms. Mary Pilkinton
Mr. & Mrs. Garth Pinkston
Pioneer Dock Equipment
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Pirtle
Mrs. Janice Pod
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Pogue
Mr. & Mrs. James Pollard
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Pollard
Mr. & Mrs. John Pope
Mr. & Mrs. Shannon Pope
Dr. & Mrs. Fred Porter
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Powell
Primary Eye Care Group
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Qualls
Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Quirk
Ransom Entertainment, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Rawson
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Ray
Mrs. Glenda Reaves
Mr. & Mrs. Evan Rector
Redman-Davis Insurance
Mrs. Aurelia Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Jody Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Everette Renfro
Mrs. Gladys Renfro
Dr. & Mrs. Jeff Revill
Mr. & Mrs. Garth Richardson
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Rieman
Mrs. Bernadette Rieman
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Robertson
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Robertson
Mr. Hunter Robinette
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Robinson
Dr. & Mrs. Willie Robinson, II
Mr. & Mrs. C. P. Rogers
Mr. Ason Romine
Mr. & Mrs. John Ross
Mr. & Mrs. Beecher Russell
Mr. & Mrs. William Russell
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Salter
Samford Farm, Inc,
Mrs. Peggy Sampson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sanders
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Santiago
Mr. & Mrs. Trevor Schwartz
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Shelby
Mrs. Sarah Shelby
Mr. & Mrs. Walt Sidorenko
Dr. & Mrs. John Simmons
Mrs. Deirdre Sims
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sins
Mrs. Nancy Skelton
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smith
South Gate Church of Christ
Mr. & Mrs. Danny Spears
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Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stefani
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Steiger
Mrs. Pam Stephens
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Stephenson
The Estate of Glenn Stevenson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stewart
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Stikeleather
Mrs. Shannon Stonecipher
Streamline Distribution Group, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Suit
Mr. Joel Summers
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Taylor
Mr. Jeffrey Taylor
Terry Johnson Ins. Co.
The GE Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Thigpen
Mr. & Mrs. David Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Thomas
Mr. Robert Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Thomason
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Thompson
Miss Christy Thrasher
Mr. & Mrs. William Tucker
Mrs. Jennifer Turner
Mrs. Krystal Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Stacey Turner
Mr. & Mrs. George Umstead
Mr. & Mrs. John Vaughan
Mrs. Melba Vest
Mr. & Mrs. James Vielmetti
Mr. & Mrs. Mario Vigil
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Vincik
Mr. Tom Walbert
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Walk
Mr. & Mrs. John Walker, II
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Walker
Walker Family Limited Partnership
Mr. & Mrs. David Ward
Mrs. Lori Warren
Mrs. Patsy Warren
Washington Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Beverly Watkins
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Watkins
Mr. & Mrs. Tracey Watkins
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Watson
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Wayman
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Weir
Mrs. Jane Wells
West 7th Street Church of Christ
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey West
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Whitley
Mrs. Dana Whitten
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Whitworth
Mrs. Ann Wigginton
Mr. & Mrs. Shea Wigginton
Dr. & Mrs. Doug Wilburn
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Williams
Mr. Doug Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Williams
Mrs. Donna Williamson
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Wilson
Ms. Kristy Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Wilson
Mr. Jonathan Winchester
Wiremasters
Wolfe Enterprises - McDonald’s
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Wood
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Wood
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Wooldridge
Mrs. Gail Wooldridge
Mr. & Mrs. Wade Wooldridge
Mrs. Heather Workman
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Worley
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Wright
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Mr. & Mrs. Brent Wright
Mr. & Mrs. John Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Yokley
Mr. John Young
Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Zemer
Alumni
Donors
—
1981
Zach and Allison (Pilkinton) Kittrell
1984
Dennis and Delisa (Olive) Cofer
Paul and Cyndy (Hubbell) Gibson
Rush and Suzanne (Hulen) Holladay
Rick and Hope Whitley
1985
Richard and Rhonda Farris
Gregory and Kimberly Gray
Doug and Julie (Dooley) Kinnard
Scott and Gina (Carpenter) Turner
1986
Doug and Julie (Dooley) Kinnard
Chris and Michelle Shrader
David and Jan (Kesler) Thomas
1987
Barry and Kasey (Wilson) Cross
Ted and Marnie Johnson
Tim and Emily King
Joel and Mary Catherine Murphy
Richard and Kim Sampson
Greg and Shannon (Brooks) Yokley
1988
Gary and Bethany (Jones) Baucom
Darrell and Heather Duncan
Jeff and Kyla (Benderman) Harris
1989
Jamie and Penny Hubbell
Zach and Allison (Pilkinton) Kittrell
Rickey and Julie (Alderson) Savage
Kristy Wilson
1990
Charlie and Melanie Fox
Jim and Michelle Robinson
Mike and Anglea (Huckaby) Thompson
1991
Nicholas and Kimberly (Bailey) Boutis
Trent and Lori Hill
Jason and Emily Voss
1992
Barrow and Carla Brown
Eric and Rebecca (Williams) Hughes
James and Jennifer Thomas
1993
Jeffrey and Tiffany Duncan
Richie and Collette Estep
Brad and Jenny Jones
Jim and Leigh Anna Pollard
Zane and Laura (Stephen) Smith
John and Natalie (Porter) Thomas
1994
Ben and Jennifer (Jones) Endsley
John and Natalie (Porter) Thomas
1995
Kevin Duncan
Richard and Shannon (Butler) Lambert
Jacob and Laurie Love
Garth and Haley Richardson
1996
Lindsey and Penny (Douglas) Judd
Timothy and Lori Lee
Steven and Lori (Allen) Nixon
1997
Ben and Jennifer (Jones) Endsley
Jeff and Mary Beth (Miller) Wilson
1998
Bubba and Kristen Allen
1999
Jonathan Winchester
2000
Joe Marshall and Sarah Jane Bedwell
Chrystyl Bostelman
Ben and Jill Jones
Joshua and Andrea Love
Steadman and Mandi Marlin
Nathan and Amber (Thompson) Owens
2002
Andrew and Katie Williams
2003
Michael and Paige (Endsley) Bottoms
2006
Drew and Carrie (Bedwell) McCullough
Evan and Catherine Rector
Chris and Holley (Sychantha) Street
2012
Robert Thomas
Honorariums
—
Helen Baker
Landon Baker
Mrs. Nancy Richardson
Kaydence Barnett
Mrs. Kay Zike
Trinity Barnett
Mrs. Kay Zike
Jacob Beasley
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Thurman
Dane Bennett
Dr. & Mrs. Cliff Bennett
Dylan Bennett
Dr. & Mrs. Cliff Bennett
Brayden Black
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Black
Morgan Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brown
Ryan Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Brown
Chandler Butt
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Conner
Conner Butt
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Conner
Stephanie Butterfield
Mr. & Mrs. Mike D. Greene
Kenneth and Ramona Cherry
Marleigh Clemmons
Mr. David Drew
Rebecca Coggins
Elizabeth Craft
Eva D’Addabbo
Mr. & Mrs. Mike D’Addabbo
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Weir
David Davidson
Emily Diles
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Diles
Hannah Diles
Harrison Diles
Chase Duncan
Max Duncan
Tom and Judy Duncan
Mr. Kevin A. Duncan
Judy Duncan
Tom Duncan
Graymere Church of Christ Elders
Mr. Frank McMeen
Mike and Mary Greene
Mr. & Mrs. Skip McNutt
Jacob Harris
Mrs. Betty Hardison
Mrs. Melba Vest
Mary Margaret Lovell
Mrs. Patricia Binkley
Monroe Lovell
Mrs. Patricia Binkley
Mrs. Aurelia Reed
Isabella Mahoney
Mr. & Mrs. Bart Kozlowski
David Mangum
Frank and Ava McMeen
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
Skip and Dannie McNutt
Mr. & Mrs. Skip McNutt
Presley Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Miller
Sofie Millikan
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Vann
Nathan Oney
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Oney
Jill Harris
Mrs. Betty Hardison
Mrs. Melba Vest
Celia Owens
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Campbell
Dr. & Mrs. Willie A. Robinson
John Harris
Mrs. Betty Hardison
Mrs. Melba Vest
Alianah Pettus
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Pettus
Blake Hight
Sarah Hight
Mrs. Janice Hight
Camren Horton
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Archer
Josh Howell
Mrs. Rosa Hawkins
Grant Jensen
Owen Jensen
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Jensen
Carolina Johnson
Ella K. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Johnson
Sophia Parrett
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Shipp
Sanai Pettus
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Pettus
Matthew Petzelt
Mr. & Mrs. George Petzelt
Mitchell Petzelt
Mr. & Mrs. George Petzelt
Mia Reasoner
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Davis
Preston W. Robertson
Mrs. Mary N. Robertson
Buddy and Betty Rogers
Connor Rosson
Mr. & Mrs. Walter H. Lafferty
Emma Rosson
Alex Savage
Mr. Nickey Savage
Kadon Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Johnson
Caylea Savage
Mr. Nickey Savage
Mike and Glenda Kesler
Rickey Savage
Mrs. Blanche Dillard
Mike Kesler
Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Owens
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Thompson
Kannon Scott
Mrs. Rosalyn Scott
Trevor Kight
Mr. Jerry Kight
Don Kimbrell
Mr. & Mrs. John T. Fisher
Brooke Lafferty
Luke Lafferty
Knox Lambert
Maddux Lambert
Monroe and Mary Margaret Lovell
Sarah Skidmore
Mr. & Mrs. David Skidmore
Heston Suit
Mrs. Eileen Suit
George and Lottie Umstead
Carter Walk
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carter
Amaya Weakley
Mrs. Barbara Mitchell
Briley Wigginton
Mr. & Mrs. David Northcutt
Doug and Rita Williams
Mrs. Aurelia Reed
Karen Williams
Mrs. Janice Frost
Drew Wooldridge
Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Ward
Grant Wooldridge
Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Ward
Mrs. Gail Wooldridge
Congregational
Contributors
—
Beech Grove Church of Christ
Cathey’s Creek Church of Christ
Cedar Hill Church of Christ
Greenfield Bend Church of Christ
Highland Church of Christ
Main Street Church of Christ
New Lasea Church of Christ
North View Church of Christ
South Gate Church of Christ
West 7th Street Church of Christ
Athletic
Foundation
—
Lifetime Members
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Cary
Mrs. Nina Hausmann
Mr. and Mrs. Ted W. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Zach Kittrell
Dr. and Mrs. Robert McClure
Dr. and Mrs. Gary Podgorski
Miss Carina Podgorski
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Stephen - Charter Member
Charter Members
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chaney
Dr. and Mrs. Randy Davidson
Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Lovell
Dr. and Mrs. Jim Marshall
Annual Members
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Allen - Charter Member
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thomas
Dr. and Mrs. Doug Wilburn - Charter Member
C J Thigpen
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Thigpen
James A. Thomas
Mr. Frank McMeen
Ben Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Thompson
Bill and Barbara Thrasher
Johnson’s Carpet
Allen and Debra Tilley
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RETIRING FROM THE
C A FA M I LY
LISA BENNETT NAMED VICE PRESIDENT
FOR DEVELOPMENT
This year, three staff members retired from
Columbia Academy after many years of dedicated
service to the school. We appreciate their
contributions that have left a lasting impression on
Columbia Academy. We will miss you and wish
you well!
LY N D A
BARKER
Librarian, 30 years
CONNIE
BEDWELL
Administrative Assistant
to the President, 15 years
LEANNE
CHURCH
Teacher (Computer
Applications, Accounting,
Keyboarding), 11 years
Columbia Academy is pleased to announce that Lisa Bennett
will join our administrative staff this year as Vice President
for Development. Bennett will oversee all fundraising efforts
and development of partnerships that will benefit the school’s
mission, according to President Dr. James Thomas. Bennett
most recently served as the Co-Chair of the Columbia
Academy Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) for three years.
“Lisa brings a tremendous amount of energy and ability,
as well as a great deal of dedication to Columbia Academy
and our mission,” Thomas said. “She has a broad range of experiences that will serve
her well in this new role, including her background as a CPA, project manager, and
consultant, not to mention her role as co-chair of the CA PTO.”
Professionally, Bennett has served as a Project Manager with C3 Consulting in
Nashville with 12 years of experience in consulting, information technology, human
resources, accounting, and financial services. Over her career, Bennett has led IT
system implementations and integrations for a Fortune 150 Financial Services
company. She began her career with a Big Four accounting firm where she provided
auditing and consulting services as a CPA.
“I have loved serving CA as a volunteer over the last several years; however, I am
thrilled to have the opportunity to join the CA family in a new capacity,” Bennett
said. “My family continues to be blessed by all that CA has to offer. I have a passion
for the school and its mission and want to do all that I can to help ensure its financial
stability for future generations.”
Bennett is married to Jon Bennett, who is principal of the Columbia Academy Upper
School and together they have three sons who attend Columbia Academy.
NEW SHINE PROGRAM
BEGINS AT LOWER
SCHOOL
WHAT IS THE CA ANNUAL FUND?
BY LISA BENNETT
Beginning in the fall of 2013, Lower School
students in grades K - 4 can participate in the
SHINE (Support and Help in Education)
Program. This program offers additional
instruction and support specific to different
learning needs for students identified as having a
learning gap through teacher referral and language
assessments. This program is available at no
additional cost and serves as a supplement to the
services of the reading and math specialists.
Since I officially joined Columbia Academy in July, I have been fortunate enough to
hear some amazing stories about the struggles of the early days at CA. I have heard
stories that prove that the “founding families” of Columbia Academy stepped out with
great faith and personally took on a great deal of debt in order to make their dream of
a Christian school in the Columbia area a reality. These real-life stories included times
when the Board did not know how they were going to find the funds to pay teachers
the next day! Each time God provided. We are so fortunate to have families that made
it their mission to serve the Lord by establishing Columbia Academy.
In the program, students will receive daily
language based designed instruction to help
them acquire skills needed for academic growth,
according to SHINE Director Stephanie Cofer (see
p. 26). The SHINE Program will also work with
teachers to help facilitate learning by providing
strategies and accommodations and modifications
for each student within the classroom.
Today we benefit from those sacrifices. Our President Dr. James Thomas and our
Board of Directors feel very strongly that we should do everything possible to keep
costs down for students, so as many students as possible can attend. Many of our
families may not realize that tuition costs and fees do not completely cover the
school’s operating expenses. In fact, so that tuition can remain affordable for the
community we serve, we experience a shortfall of approximately $400 per student
each year. The 2013-14 school year is no exception. We must raise an additional
$333,000 in order to cover basic operating costs. That $333,000 is called The CA
Annual Fund.
“Research has shown that children who have a
weakness in language frequently do not perform
at grade level,” Cofer said. “They may struggle
with reading and have difficulty understanding
and expressing themselves. Language provides the
foundation to learning and academic success. We
want all of our students to reach their full potential.”
Like those who came before you, consider taking a similar step of faith with a
commitment to help us bridge this financial gap. Can you make a tax-deductible gift
to The CA Annual Fund this year? If your answer is YES, please feel free to use the
enclosed envelope in the Communicator. Thank you!
SCHOOL YEAR SNAPSHOTS
Senior guys at the annual Jr./Sr. Banquet.
Students at Columbia AcademyPreschool
held a Party for the Troops.
Rudy Kalis and his helicopter from WSMV Channel 4 News were the
guests of honor at a special Pink-Out Night held during football season.
Later during the season, Columbia Academy was awarded the Most
School Spirit Award on Kalis’s Touchdown Friday program.
Students at the Lower School vote in a Mock
Election using iPads on Election Day.
Senior girls at the annual Jr./Sr. Banquet.
The 8th grade class makes their annual trek
to our nation’s capital in Washington DC.
Knox and Libbie Love enjoy having their
grandparents visit their classroom during the
annual Lower School Grandparents Day.
Kindergarten students get creative in Seuss-inspired
costumes during “Read Across America” week.
Students work together to build six different “sculptures” to
compete in the annual Canned Food Drive competition among
the 7-12 grade classes at CA. This year’s drive collected more
than 55,000 food items to supply approximately 15 area food
banks and pantries for the year.
Lower School Field Day.
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1STUDENTS)MAKE)THE)MOST!
1SUMMER)BREAK!
1COLLEGE)LEVEL)PROGRAMS!
OF
AT
1O!
ver the summer, several Columbia Academy upper school
students took time away from their vacation time to expand
their opportunities through academic programs at different
universities. Senior Vince Law was selected to participate in the
Foundation for Teaching Economics’ Nashville “Economics for Leaders”
program at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. During the weeklong
program, Law gained an understanding of economic reasoning principles
and how to employ these concepts for successful and effective leadership.
Participants also achieved a heightened awareness of the impact their
decisions have on others and the responsibility that awareness imposes.
Ellen Walker, a junior at CA, travelled the furthest distance this summer
to participate in a program with Lead America at Stanford University
in California. The nine-day summer conference focused on Law and
Trial and provided Walker with the opportunity to attend lectures and
workshops. At the conclusion of the conference, Walker and other
participants conducted a mock trial in the Superior Courthouse in
San Francisco.
“The objective was to study law and at the end to have a mock trial
similar to the one that Coach Diles does with the Mock Trial Team in
the spring semester at CA,” Walker said. “I would like to go on to a good
college and I might go to law school, but I’m not sure yet. I think this
conference helped me get a grasp on law and raised my interest in law,
particularly legal ethics. I learned a lot about the laws and what they mean.
I learned how trials shape the laws that we have today.”
Closer to home, juniors Landon Kilgallon and McKenna Hardison
were selected from some of the most talented and academically gifted
students in the state of Tennessee to participate in Governor’s School.
This intensive five-week program explores 12 academic areas at one
of nine Tennessee state universities. Kilgallon attended the School for
Scientific Models and Data Analysis at ETSU in Johnson City near
the Gray Fossil Site and the Appalachian Trail. Hardison attended the
School for the Scientific Exploration of Tennessee Heritage, also at
ETSU, and enjoyed exploring the area where Tennessee’s history actually
began. Both students earned six hours of college credit for completing
their respective programs.
“This was a very valuable experience based on the memories, the people,
and the opportunity,” Kilgallon said. “The opportunity to be one of
the 30 students (selected for the program) has impacted who I am as a
person and as a future college student. The professors’ dedication to the
program and students has left a strong impression on me.”
Hardison was also grateful for the opportunity and credits her teachers
and experiences at Columbia Academy for equipping her with the
confidence and perspective she needed to fully embrace the challenges
of the college classroom.
“CA prepared me for this opportunity in many ways,” Hardison said.
“Our Bible classes helped me defend my faith when the earth’s timeline
was discussed. Ms. Thrasher’s and Dr. Farris’s challenging classes
prepared me for the rigor of college courses. My participation in Mock
Trial and the Drama Dawgs also gave me confidence when preparing for
class debates. Governor’s School was a very valuable college preparatory
experience and one I’m grateful for.”
Ellen Walker, a junior at CA,
traveled to Stanford University
to experience law and trial at a
student conference.
Junior McKenna Hardison
(left) takes a closer look at
fossil samples found in the
Governors School program
at East Tennessee
State University.
Junior Landon Kilgallon (4th from left) also attended
the Governor’s School program at ETSU and is seen
here with friends he made during the five-week
intensive academic program.
Senior Vince Law learned more
about leadership and economics at
Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
N E W E M P LOY E E S J O I N T H E C A FA M I LY
STEPHANIE COFER, SHINE DIRECTOR
M.C.D. (Master of Communication Disorders), Louisiana State University Medical Center; B.A. in Communication Disorders,
Harding University.
Mrs. Cofer has worked more than 10 years as a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist in skilled nursing, home health, public schools, early
intervention programs, and the Vanderbilt University Child Language Program. Stephanie has also provided speech and language services at CA
and will now be leading the new SHINE program to assist students grades 1-4 with learning challenges (see pg. 23 to learn more about SHINE).
J A M I E H U B B E L L ( ‘ 9 9 ) , M I D D L E S C H O O L L I T E R AT U R E T E A C H E R
M.Ed., MTSU; B.S. in Management & Human Relations, Trevecca University.
Before entering the teaching field after completing his Master in Education with a specialization in Literature, Mr. Hubbell
worked in the insurance industry in various capacities for 14 years.
BECKY LOVELESS (‘99), PRESCHOOL TEACHER
BS in Liberal Studies (Minor in Elementary Education), MTSU
Mrs. Loveless brings four years preschool teaching experience and seven years experience in childcare.
ELIZABETH MARLIN, PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Mrs. Marlin brings more than 10 years experience as a substitute teacher at various grade levels. She received training at
Columbia State Community College and other educational training workshops.
J O S H N O R T H C U T T, K- 6 A R T T E A C H E R / E X T E N D E D C A R E C O O R D I N AT O R & A R T T E A C H E R
B.S. in K-12 Art Education, MTSU; Associates Degree in Art Education, Motlow State Community College
Mr. Northcutt has almost five years experience working in Tennessee public schools in art education in addition to
coaching football, basketball and soccer.
JENNA PEPPER, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, SPRING HILL
B.S. in Elementary Education, Florida College
Before starting this year as a classroom teacher, Ms. Pepper has worked with the YMCA Summer Camp and
Afterschool Program.
KAREN REECE
Guidance Secretary, Upper School
Mrs. Reece worked previously at Boyd-Buchanan School in Chattanooga, Tenn. as a Guidance Assistant before her family
moved to the Columbia area in 2012.
B R I T TA N Y S M I T H , T H I R D G R A D E T E A C H E R
B.S. in Early Childhood Education, MTSU
Mrs. Smith taught preschool for six years at La Petite Academy and has been substitute teaching at CA before taking on
this role as a classroom teacher.
N ATA L I E T H O M A S ( ‘ 9 3 ) , K I N D E R G A R T E N T E A C H E R
B.S. in Elementary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
A former Columbia Academy Kindergarten teacher and frequent substitute teacher, Mrs. Thomas returns to CA after her
most recent job as a stay-at-home mom.
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CA Lady Dawgs Tennis Team (L to R): Coach Christy Thrasher,
Abigail Wolfe, Caroline White, Catherine Wolfe, Baylie Farris,
Samie Anderson and Anna Grace Wolfe.
Tennis fans at Columbia Academy were treated to a memorable season in 2013. This year, both girls and boys tennis enjoyed a competitive season with
the girls making school history as the State Runner-Up. The team members included Caroline White, Baylie Farris, Samie Anderson, Anna Grace Wolfe,
Abigail Wolfe, and Catherine Wolfe. Team coach Christy Thrasher said the team deserved this honor after countless hours of practice, matches, clinics, and
tournaments.
“The girls and I talked about going to state three years ago and we always had that goal in the back of our minds,” Thrasher said. “We made the dream a
reality. I am so proud of the girls and everything they accomplished in the regular and post season play.”
The road to the State Championship match began with a win for the district title after defeating Summertown High School. The team went on to win the
Regional title after defeating Page High School. In the sub-state round, they overcame Hume-Fogg School in a close but exciting match at the Centennial
Sportsplex in Nashville, which landed them in the state match in Murfreesboro. The Lady Dawgs progressed to the championship match after defeating
Union City High School in the semifinals where they ultimately lost a hard-played match to Chattanooga Christian.
“To have an undefeated team record of 20-0 and reach the state championship match was a dream season,” Thrasher said. “For CA to have a team
represented in the state finals was a huge achievement. It was an unbelievable and amazing season.”
CA STUDENTS RAISE MONEY
FOR BEST BUDDIES TENNESSEE
Columbia Academy Upper School
students helped to raise funds in
November for Best Buddies Tennessee,
a nonprofit organization dedicated to
establishing a global volunteer movement
that creates opportunities for one-toone friendships, integrated employment
and leadership development for people
with intellectual and developmental
disabilities (IDD). As a promoter chapter
for Best Buddies, Columbia Academy
will host at least two activities with
students from Kings Daughters School in
Columbia each year. After selling T-shirts
and hosting a dodgeball tournament,
the students raised $3,000, which they presented to Todd Loyd, the head fundraiser for Best
Buddies Tennessee in 2012 (seen here with CA teacher John Kodatt and CA student Catherine
Wolfe). Loyd has raised more than $28,000 for the organization.
CA SPORTS UPDATES
Kylie Kodatt (‘13), signed with Bethel University in
McKenzie, Tenn as a member of the school’s CrossCountry team.
Jeff Logsdon (‘13) signed with Dyersburg State
Community College to play baseball for the Eagles.
CA SPORTS COACHES
UPDATES
Charlie Lansdell assumed the
role of head football coach to
begin in Fall 2013. Lansdell
has coached Division I high
school football in the state
of Tennessee for more than
15 years. Before coming
to Columbia Academy in
2010, Lansdell was head coach at Nashville Christian
School for three seasons and has served as an assistant
at Jackson Christian School and Lipscomb Academy.
Top Left: The Lady Bulldogs Softball team had a great season and made the state sectional tournament.
Top Right: The Volleydawgs won their third district title in four years.
Center Left: Freshman cross-country runner Kailey Schuyler finished eighth overall in the University of Kentucky High School
Invitational and was the top freshman finisher. Her time earnead her National Elite Status for the indoor mile and she qualified for the
New Balance Indoor Nationals in New York City. Kailey also competed this year in the state meet in the 800 and 1,600 meter races and
won 4th place in both contests.
Bottom Left: For the second consecutive year, the Bulldogs took home the Daily Herald Challenge Cup by defeating the Mt. Pleasant
Tigers. The Bulldogs went on to make the first round of the TSSAA State Playoffs.
Bottom Right: The Elementary Division 3 Bulldogs of 5th and 6th graders took home the championship in the Duck River Elementary
Football League.
Marty DeJarnette is
returning to Columbia
Academy this fall to resume
the head basketball coaching
position he held for 15 of
the 17 years he served at the
school. DeJarnette brings 21
years of experience teaching
and coaching basketball and a seasoned working
relationship with many CA players, coaches faculty
and staff members.
Each year, students at the Spring Hill campus participate in the
Great American Shake Out drill to teach them about earthquake preparedness.
Spring Hill
Campus
is making
strides
In its third year as a lower grades satellite campus to Columbia Academy, the Spring Hill campus
is growing in several ways. The most significant achievement in 2013 resulted in the campus
receiving its own AdvanceED accreditation independent of the umbrella AdvancED accreditation
the Columbia campus maintains. Principal Dr. Linda Lasater was instrumental in leading her staff
to this exciting milestone for the school.
“We were so proud of accomplishing this and had tremendous support from the Columbia campus
in receiving this accreditation,” Lasater said. “Our campus is so fortunate to be part of an institution
that has been recognized for more than 30 years as an exemplary environment of learning. To be
able to now demonstrate that we’re doing it just as well here at our satellite location is so exciting
for all of us.”
The enthusiasm across campus has also influenced enrollment growth, Lasater said, as families
continue to share their positive experiences with friends and neighbors. Now with more than
95 students and growing, the Spring Hill campus is fortunate to be adding a second section of
Kindergarten in 2013 due to increased interest from local families.
Rachael Rode proudly displays her
artwork at the spring Arts Festival held at
the Spring Hill campus.
“The growth in numbers can largely be contributed to one satisfied parent telling another about
their experience,” Lasater said. “The positive climate, small class sizes, strong academic teaching,
and the Christian faith education that not only includes daily Bible classes, but permeates our entire
day, are among the things that contribute to our parents’ contentment and excitement.”
Dr. Lasater said that parents are also encouraged by academic enhancement experiences such as field
trips, service projects, and guest programs onsite. From a field trip to Ring Farm to a professional
theatrical multi-cultural program to a visit from News Channel 4 to cover the campus’s annual Great
American Shake Out earthquake drill, the students at Spring Hill are enjoying rich experiences
inside and outside the classroom.
Students at both the Columbia and Spring
Hill campuses in the elementary grades
welcomed special guest Miss Tennessee
Lawson Chandler, who shared her
message about caring for others.
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Technology usage is also on the rise with the continued use of the iPad carts in classroom learning
and research. At home and at school, students are also increasing their usage of educational software
programs with the school’s implementation of Reading A-Z for Jr. K – 2nd grade and Study Island
for 3rd – 5th grade.
WHY WE LOVE THE
SPRING HILL CAMPUS
LACE
BANQUET
TAKES
GUESTS ON
A SAFARI
No passport was required
at the 2013 Ladies
Auxilary for Christian
Education (LACE) Valentine’s Banquet where more than 225 guests enjoyed the
ambiance of an evening in Africa complete with a safari-inspired menu. The annual
event raised more than $33,000 to help fund improvements of the historical brick
sidewalks on campus, the purchase of new equipment for the Art Department,
awnings for the Spring Hill campus, and other needed facility improvements
throughout the year.
Banquet organizer Emily Heffington and her team of LACE members worked
tirelessly to make the evening a memorable one. Some of the auction items included
a signed Rascal Flatts guitar, signed Josh Turner CDs, handcrafted jewelry by Spring
Hill parent Nicoletta Berrino, 20 pounds of live Maine lobster donated by Stewart
Parker, and James England’s handcrafted bowls made from the wood of trees
on campus.
MAT THEW WILLIAMS MEMORIAL
ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHED
L to R: CA President, James
Thomas; Brent Hill (‘06),
Karen Williams and David
Hill with Wiremasters.
During 2013, the Columbia Academy
family suffered the loss of beloved
graduate Matthew Williams (‘10).
To honor his legacy at Columbia
Academy, Mr. David Hill and
Wiremasters, Inc. made a $10,000
gift to establish the Matthew Williams
Memorial Endowment. Funds from
this endowment will support the basketball program as well as provide an annual
award in Matthew’s memory to a varsity basketball player who best exemplifies the
hustle and effort that Matthew demonstrated on the court.
Matthew Williams was a 2010 graduate of Columbia Academy
where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and 11th in his class.
He was very active in all sports particularly football, basketball
and baseball. During his basketball career he was Columbia
Academy’s Most Valuable Player four years in a row, in 2008
he made District 11-A All Season, in 2009 he was the District
11-A Most Valuable Player and All Region 6-A, and in 2010
he made Region 6-A Tournament Team and District 11-A All
Season Player of the Year. He scored over 1000 points and currently holds the record
for most 3 point shots scored. In baseball he was Columbia Academy’s 2008 Most
Valuable Player, in 2008 and 2009 he made All District in District 11-A and also played
for American Legion Post 19 baseball in 2008 and 2009. In football he was the 2007
Most Valuable Offensive Player for Columbia Academy, in 2008 he was Region 6-1A
Honorable Mention and was First Team All Conference Region 6-1A Duck River Valley
Conference in 2007. His Senior Year he was voted Most Athletic Boy by his classmates.
See enclosed envelope to make a donation to The Matthew Williams Memorial Endowment.
Above: Matthew Williams (‘10).
After their first year experience at Columbia
Academy, the Cyplik family had to make the
tough decision to move away from Spring
Hill for a job transfer to Michigan. Although
it was a good career opportunity, Courtney
and Kevin were disappointed to move their
four children away, especially the three that
were then enrolled at Columbia Academy,
two of which were enrolled at the Spring Hill
campus.
Last year, the family was happy to return
before the end of the school year and
looks forward to all four of their children
enrolling this year. The Cypliks’ youngest
children Mason and Colin will be enrolled at
Columbia Academy Preschool in Columbia
while their son Owen will be enrolled in
Kindergarten and daughter Morgyn will be
enrolled in third grade, both at the Spring
Hill campus.
“As soon as we knew that moving back to
Tennessee was an option, I very quickly
contacted the school to get the process
started to enroll our children,” Courtney said.
“There was never a question of whether we
wanted the kids to be back there, it was a nobrainer. The staff at CA is like family. “
Courtney recalls how her daughter Morgyn
was very disappointed when they had to
leave the atmosphere and her friends at the
Spring Hill campus. That enthusiasm for the
school that her oldest daughter shared gave
Courtney and Kevin confidence in what the
school could offer.
“They pushed her [Morgyn] and always
kept her on her toes ensuring that she was
challenged and never bored,” Courtney said.
“We never have to question if our kids are
being educated and nurtured because we
know both are happening constantly. Our
kids love going to school and get excited
when they get to come home and tell us
about their day. We really feel like the staff
loves our children as if they were their own.”
Two
guys
CA students Paul Garretson
and Lake Lomax
& a
train
STUDENT TRIP INSPIRES
MEANINGFUL MISSION WORK
E
very spring break, a group of Columbia Academy high school
students are inspired to travel to Ensenada, Mexico to work at the
City of Children orphanage. This year’s trip was especially inspiring
to CA students Paul Garretson and Lake Lomax.
Together, Garretson and Lomax traveled more than 4,000 miles round
trip by Amtrak train to join the mission team in San Diego, Ca. where
they crossed the border to Ensenada. Garretson offered to travel by train
with Lomax when he realized that Lake had a medical condition that
made it difficult for him to fly with the rest of the group.
“I wanted Lake to go to the City of Children, and I wanted to do anything
I could to help him get there,” Garretson said. “I prayed a lot about this
trip and knew God would take care of us.”
The trip began in Tennessee and took the students through the heartland
of America – an unforgettable experience that Lomax said he will never
forget. Garretson and Lomax stopped in cities like Chicago, Phoenix,
San Francisco and Los Angeles and learned some valuable lessons along
the way. Both students said they regret not packing enough layers for the
Chicago leg of the trip, Lomax said.
“We literally took a taxi cab to go two blocks because we were so cold,”
Garretson said. “We looked like typical Tennessee guys and everyone else
in Chicago was wearing huge coats and gloves.”
After arriving in sunnier California, Lomax and Garretson met up with the
CA student team for the annual City of Children mission trip. Each year,
students minister to the orphans through facility improvement projects,
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and play and worship opportunities together. Students also filter into
the poverty stricken region surrounding the Ensenada orphanage to
provide for various physical and spiritual needs.
“The trip really opened up my eyes when you see how these people
live, and how these young kids have to take care of their siblings and
household at the ages of 11 or 12,” Lomax said. “It just really makes you
appreciate everything you have.”
Both students were also surprised at the passion the orphans and other
residents of the region showed for learning more about God. The
experience has led to continued interest in mission work for Garretson,
who took a similar mission trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras just a few
months later in June.
Garretson, now a CA graduate headed to college as a Bible major in the
fall, is already organizing a mission team trip to return to Honduras in
December. The mission work there will provide food, medical relief and
spiritual support to those suffering from disease and extreme poverty.
“God has blessed me more than I could ever imagine,” Garretson said. “I
couldn’t have asked to be at a better place than CA, and I want to thank
everyone at CA for everything they did for me.”
Columbia Academy students plan to support Garretson’s trip through
fundraising efforts they are planning during their small group chapel
meetings this fall. The goal is $10,000 and Garretson is optimistic that
his former classmates can help him make the trip possible, much in the
same way he helped Lomax make a similar trip just a few months before.
Garretson and Lomax at the top of the Sears
Tower in Chicago.
Lomax and Garretson arrive in Los Angeles and
prepare to join their classmates for their trip
across the border into Ensenada, Mexico.
The entire mission team from Columbia
Academy for the annual Spring Break trip to
the City of Children in Ensenada, Mexico.
Garretson embraces a woman at a Honduras
city dump where she lives. Garretson plans to
return in December with a mission team to
assist the families in this region.
“ I prayed a
lot about
this trip
and knew
God would
take care
of us.”
—
Paul
Garretson
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
At the first Columbia Academy Board
of Directors meeting in 2013, three new
members joined the school’s governing
board. The new Board members are Vickie
Cofer, Beth Foster and Jacob Love.
“We are proud to welcome three new
additions to our Board,” said Chairman
Mike Forsthoff. “Each of these individuals
loves Columbia Academy as evidenced by
their extensive previous service in other
areas at the school. We are happy that they
have agreed to continue their service to the
school by agreeing to join the Board. Each
of them brings talents that will supplement
as well as compliment those already on
the Board.”
Vickie Cofer owns
and operates MM&I
Graphic Design in
Columbia. She is
married to Steve Cofer
and together they have
three children at Columbia Academy Maria, 11th grade; Davis, 7th grade; and
Molly, 5th grade. Vickie has been very
active in leadership with the PTO at CA
and regularly contributes graphic design
work to various school projects.
Beth Foster works in
Nurse Anesthesia at
Maury Regional Medical
Center. She has two
children – Allen, a 2009
CA graduate; and Ethan,
who is enrolled in the 11th grade at CA.
Foster is active in supporting CA athletics
and other school improvement initiatives.
Jacob Love is the
Controller at Heritage
Bank and Trust. He
is married to Laurie
and together they have
three children enrolled
at Columbia Academy – Libby, 4th grade;
Knox, 2nd grade; and Nixon, preschool.
Jacob is a 1995 graduate of CA and his wife
Laurie is the Reading Specialist at the CA
Lower School. The Loves are very active and
dedicated in their support for CA.
HOMECOMING
MEMORIES
ALUMNI UPDATES
1995
Greg Loveless and Becky Henderson (Class of 1999) were married on September 8, 2012. Greg is an
electrical engineer at Industrial Door Contractors in Columbia, and Becky is a preschool teacher at
Columbia Academy. Greg and Becky live in Columbia.
1998
Class of 1992 Reunion
Aaron and Little Star Wilburn announce the birth of their daughter, Railey Ellyson Wilburn,
born March 7, 2013. She was welcomed home by big brother, Ryder. Aaron is a P.E. and
head of the electrical engineering department for AEED INC. Little Star owns her own
CPA firm and works from home. The Wilburns live in Chattanooga.
2004
William Gordon received his M.D. degree from The University of Tennessee College of
Medicine in May 2013. As a medical student, he received numerous awards including:
the Albert M. Hand Scholarship, being inducted into the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor
Society, as well as the Imhotep Honor Society. This July, he will begin his neurosurgical
training with the UT/Semmes-Murphey Clinic Neurosurgery residency program, one of the
top Neurosurgery programs in the country.
2005
2006
Erin Fulks and Stuart Eudaly were married March 23, 2013. Erin graduated
dental school at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She is
practicing with Reed Family Dentistry in Millington, Tenn.
Carrie (Bedwell) and Drew McCullough announce the birth of their daughter, Paisley
Drew, born on February 20, 2013. Carrie is a stay at home mom, and Drew is a CPA with
LBMC in Brentwood, TN. The McCulloughs live in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Emily Davidson and Seth Howell were married June 8, 2013. Emily teaches 6th grade at McMurray
Middle School in Nashville. The Howells live in Nashville.
Evan and Catherine Rector announce the birth of their daughter, Corinne Laray, born March 13, 2013.
The Rectors live in Nashville.
2008
HOMECOMING COURT
Nathan Fair married Sarah Gass from Spring Hill on July 7, 2011. Nathan and Sarah
celebrated the birth of their first child, Riley Anne, born January 24, 2013.
Sutherlin (Marlin) and Michael House announce the birth of their son, Colter Lee, born March 15, 2013.
The House family lives in Columbia, Tenn.
Brock Wright graduated from Tennessee Tech with a BA Degree in Art Education in December 2012.
He will be teaching in the Montgomery County school system this fall. Brock and McKenzie Davidson
were married June 20, 2013 in Destin, Fla.
2009
Mary Burton Bedwell graduated from Harding University with a BS degree in Business Management in
May 2013. She is currently a student at the Paul Mitchell Institute in Little Rock, Ark.
Jason Easterday married Courtney Riddle from Sweetwater, Tenn. on June 30, 2013 at Black Fox Farms
in Cleveland Tenn. Jason graduated from the University of Chattanooga and will begin his studies at
Quillen Medical School in 2014.
Zack Whiteside graduated from Lipscomb University with a BS Degree in Biology in May 2013. Zack
plans on attending medical school and pursuing a career in medicine.
2011
The 2012 Homecoming Court at Columbia
Academy: Top row from L: Shelly Fulks,
Cassidy Shrader, and Kynzie Sartain. Front row
from L: Sydney Sproul, Madison McLemore,
Queen - Catherine Wolfe, Brooke Bishop and
Amelia Elrod.
Colton Whiteside, Leeanna Case and Patricia Denney were inducted into the Alpha Chi Honor Society
at Lipscomb University this spring.
SYMPATHY
The Columbia Academy Family expresses sympathy to the following families:
‘90
Dawn Burgett Vaughn passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. She leaves behind a husband, Trey (‘87),
as well as two young daughters. Trey and his children live in Fort Campbell, Ky.
‘99
Jonathan Winchester’s wife, Gema passed away January 16, 2013. Jonathan is the missions/evangelism
minister for the Graymere Church of Christ. He and his two children live in Columbia, Tenn.
‘10
Matthew Williams passed away March 3, 2013. Matthew attended Columbia State Community
College and was employed by WireMasters, Inc. The Matthew Williams Endowment at Columbia
Academy has been established in his memory.
FORMER BASEBALL
STANDOUT PERNELL
KNOX NAMED CA
ALUMNUS OF THE
YEAR
HOMECOMING
MEMORIES
At the 2012 Homecoming ceremonies, Columbia
Academy named Pernell Knox, class of '94, as
Alumnus of the Year. Knox is the son of Flora
Knox and currently lives in Henderson, Tenn.,
where he serves as head Athletic Trainer for FreedHardeman University.
Homecoming attendant Sydney Sproul and escort Jackson Cary prepare to walk with two Kindergarten Homecoming attendants.
"This young man is the ultimate Columbia
Academy success story," said former teacher and
coach John Kodatt. "He was a tremendous leader
as a student-athlete both on and off the playing
field and court at CA. He has had a very successful
baseball career at Freed Hardeman University,
received an advanced degree and continues to
give back. I am proud to have coached him."
During his time as a student at CA, Knox
achieved many awards in athletics as a member of
the basketball team for four years and the baseball
team for three years. He was voted “Most School
Spirit” and “Friendliest” by his classmates. He
was a member of the 1994 Class A State Baseball
Championship Team.
Left: The Senior class of 2013 works to claim the most school spirit at the Homecoming 2013
pep rally.
Right: Students gather the night before the Homecoming game to enjoy music, food and fun at
the Homecoming Bonfire.
Junior and Senior girls square off at the annual Homecoming Powder Puff game.
Knox received a baseball scholarship to FreedHardeman University in 1994. As one of the
premier power hitters to ever come through the
Lions' program, Knox set several records in his
junior and senior years. Playing first base, Knox
tied the program’s single season home run record
with 17 during his junior year. He finished the
season with a .762 slugging percentage, a 1.222
OPS and 29 extra-base hits. His outstanding
performance earned him a selection to the all
conference and NAIA Honorable Mention
All-American team. Most recently, Knox was
inducted into the Freed-Hardeman University
Athletics Hall of Fame.
After graduating college in 1998 from FreedHardeman, Knox continued his education and
earned a graduate degree in Physical Therapy from
the University of Tennessee Memphis Health
Science Center. He worked at Star Physical
Therapy from 2005 to 2011 in Columbia and
Henderson, Tenn.
2013/2014
CALENDAR
September
12
Parent Teacher Conferences /
Half day of school
C O L U M B I A
1 1 0 1
C O L
P H O
F A X
C A B
A C A D E M Y
W E S T 7 T H S T .
U M B I A , T N 3 8 4 0 1
N E ( 9 3 1 ) 3 8 8 - 5 3 6 3
( 9 3 1 ) 3 9 8 - 5 3 5 9
U L L D O G S . O R G
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Columbia, TN
38401
Permit No. 710
October
4
7-11
Homecoming &
Grandparents’ Day
Half Day of School
Fall Break
November
4
Christian School In-Service
No School for Students
26
Canned Food Assembly
Half Day of School
27-29 Thanksgiving Break
December
20
Half Day of School
23-31 Winter Break
January
1-3
6
20
Winter Break
Teacher In-Service
No School for Students
MLK Holiday
February
6
13
17
Half Day of School /
Parent Teacher
Conferences
LACE Valentine Banquet
Presidents Day
March
18
Appreciation Dinner
24-31 Spring Break
April
1-4
15
18
25
May
17
22
26
Spring Break
Academic Banquet
Good Friday
Jr./Sr. Banquet
Graduation
Teacher In-Service /
No School
Memorial Day
Big: During the annual sixth grade trip to Cincinnati, students met hometown baseball hero
Dan Uggla, who was playing with the Atlanta Braves against the Cincinnati Reds.
Inset: During the game, the official Atlanta Braves Twitter feed tweeted about the visit from
Columbia Academy students.

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