2014 Newsletter - Philips Academy

PHILIPS ACADEMY VOICE
Fall 2014
OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Participation in activities is the context in which our students build friendships, develop life skills,
express creativity, achieve mental and physical health, and determine meaning and purpose in life.
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ndividuals with disabilities should
have the opportunity to be employed,
have a place to call home, and be engaged in the community. Philips Academy
supports this belief and works to ensure
that our students have many opportunities
for community participation—something
that is critical as they transition to adulthood. We assist our students in developing
the skills they need in order to fully participate in the life of the community.
Community involvement includes recreational and leisure activities as well as
school and work activities. Getting involved
in the local community can boost a student’s
confidence and self esteem, and gives them
a chance to build new skills. Participation
in activities is the context in which our
students build friendships, develop life
skills and competencies, express creativity,
achieve mental and physical health, and
determine meaning and purpose in life.
By Deborah Hofland, Executive Director
During the 2013-2014 school year, the
Greater Charlotte YMCA donated memberships to the students in the high school
and the Bridges program. According to
Dean Jones, Senior Vice President of
Financial Development with the Greater
Charlotte YMCA, “It's a great partnership
and lines up perfectly with our YMCA's
mission to serve all.”
Our students enjoyed working out at
the YMCA on a weekly basis throughout
the school year. These memberships
helped to foster not only an active lifestyle
but, equally as important, social connections and community participation. The
Harris YMCA also provided personal
training to the students as they learned
how to properly use the fitness equipment.
Elizabeth Falls, a personal trainer at the
Harris YMCA, worked with some of the
Philips Academy students. “It has been so
rewarding to watch the guys gain self-
confidence through working out,” she says.
“I have been surprised to see how it has
transferred over into other areas of their
lives.”
At Philips Academy, we encourage our
students to try new and varied activities to
find those that most interest them.
Through volunteer opportunities, work
experiences, field trips, weekly grocery
shopping trips and weekly trips to the
YMCA, the students are exposed to many
opportunities for community involvement.
When our students are actively involved in
the community the benefits are great!
Pictured clockwise from top left: Halee takes the
Charlotte Area Transit System from school;
Jackson exercises at the YMCA; Lee, Carter
and Nick grocery shop at Harris Teeter; James
lifts weights at the YMCA.
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Philips Academy not only impacts the student, but the parents, siblings
and extended families of these students.
for everyone in the room, was when Wesley Spargo took the stage and shared his
story about his experiences at Philips Academy. I am so proud of him for the courage
that it took to stand in front of that large
crowd and share from his heart how special the school, his teachers, and his
friends are to him. He truly stole the show.
I have been involved with Philips
Academy since 2011, but this past year has
been the most meaningful and impactful
for me personally. In year’s past, my interactions with the school have been more
focused on working with the excellent
Board. Through those interactions, I’ve
gotten to know Deborah and a handful of
the teachers and staff. In each of these
interactions, I am always impressed with
the dedication and the passion that the
school staff brings. We are truly blessed to
have such a great team educating and
working with our students.
However, this year was different for
me, in that I was able to get to know some
of the students and their families personally, and those interactions have been amazing. I’ve met several families this year who
have made many sacrifices to get to Philips
Academy because it is the best fit for their
child. I’ve met families who travel many
miles each day, others that have moved to
Charlotte to attend Philips Academy, and
others that commute each week and go
home on the weekends just so they can
attend this great school. I’ve also had the
opportunity to interact with several of the
students personally. I’ve helped with internships, have had one student work at
my house on landscaping, and have had
one student show me his room at the residential training home. I was overwhelmed
by how much pride he had in his room
and in the fact that the he was learning to
live on his own. In all these interactions
I’ve realized how much Philips Academy
not only impacts the student, but the parents, siblings, and extended families of
these students. I would encourage everyone who has an interest in Philips Academy to come inside the doors, meet the
teachers, and really get to know the students and their families. You will be greatly enriched by these interactions.
Thank you for the privilege for serving
as the Chair of the Board of Directors for
the past two years. It truly has been a privilege and I look forward to participating in
the future growth and success of the
school.
MISSION
ACADEMIC STATUS
ENROLLMENT
To provide our students with the
academic, occupational, and social
skills needed to be self-reliant,
confident and contributing
members of their communities
Recognized by the state of North
Carolina as an independent,
private day school.
Philips Academy serves 28
students; 20 in Philips Academy
and 8 in Bridges, coming from two
states and six cities and towns
To Philips Academy Friends,
Writing this letter is officially my last duty
as Chair of the Board of Directors. I will
remain on the Board, but the gavel has
been passed to Karl Sawyer, who has
agreed to Chair the Board for the next two
school years. I am excited for the school, as
we will be in great hands under his effective leadership. We have two new board
members also joining the Board this year,
Frasier Ives and Jamie Satterfield. Both
will be excellent additions and will provide
great wisdom and guidance to the Board
and to the School.
At the Paving the Way breakfast held
earlier this year, we had more than 75 people join us in the fellowship hall at Trinity
Presbyterian Church to learn more about
Philips Academy. For many in the room it
was their first experience with the school.
What a great introduction! Phil Blount
shared his passionate story about how the
school got started and the foundation that
was put in place in the early years. But the
highlight for me, and I think the highlight
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Philips Academy is recognized as a
501 C (3) organization.
Sincerely,
Matt Smith
2013-2014 Chairman
Philips Academy Board of Directors
Philips Academy Students at Work
T
he experience of having an internship, volunteering or being employed provides skills that translate
to almost any future work environment.
The skills include punctuality, time management, taking direction, working collab-
oratively and communicating with others.
These so-called “soft skills” may seem obvious to the average adult; but for a young
person with a disability, learning them at
an early age is crucial for future employment opportunities. Through these experi-
ences, our students learn how to navigate
the world of work. We are grateful to our
many community partners for providing
our students with these valuable opportunities to build work skills.
Top: Hannah bags groceries at Harris Teeter; Brad at his desk at Custom Polymers; Halee volunteers with the aquaponics program at Covenant Day School.
Middle: Gunnar prepares food at Del Frisco’s; Students volunteer at Elevation Church; Kiki preps silverware at Bonefish Grill.
Bottom: Justin hard at work at Royal Gardens; Jillian volunteers at Carolinas Medical Center - Mercy; Wesley helps the customers at Harris Teeter.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF 2014!
Three young adults took the stage on
Friday, June 6 at Trinity Presbyterian
Church to receive their hard-earned diplomas. Khionna Augustus, Justin Beall, and
Halee Phillips shared their special day with
family and friends. The commencement
address was given by Richard Sesler,
founder of Camp Blue Skies, an overnight
camp for young adults with developmental
disabilities. His message for the graduates
emphasized working toward a goal and
making adjustments and redefining the
goal when necessary.
Congratulations to our graduates of 2014!
Philips Academy Holiday Open House
The Holiday Open House is an annual event at Philips
Academy each year. Students tour visitors through the school,
hand out student-made notecard gifts and assist with the
refreshments. This is a wonderful time for Philips Academy
staff, students, families, and friends to gather.
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Philips Academy at Camp Blue Skies
Six young adults from the Bridges program attended
Camp Blue Skies in the fall of 2013. At camp, the students
participated in many group activities, trying their hand at the
zip line and enjoying the independence and social connection
offered by the Camp Blue Skies experience.
FIELD
TRIPS
Throughout the year, Philips Academy students participate in numerous field trips. These experiences build confidence and familiarity in the community and expose students to activities that may be of interest. On several of these outings the students had the opportunity to take the Charlotte Area Transit System, providing critical bus training. Levine Museum of the New South, CATS Transit Center,
Discovery Place, Cinderella Ballet, Whole Foods and Republic Crane were just a few of the many places students visited last school year.
Pictured clockwise from top left: Middle school students tour Whole Foods; Aaron at Discovery Place; Weslyn and the middle school class on a field trip;
Kiki explores at the Levine Museum of the New South; Halee at Discovery Place.
Thanksgiving Feast & Turkey Trot
The annual Thanksgiving celebration and Turkey Trot was held on November 22.
The students raised over $6,000 for investment in technology for the school, including
a new Smart Board. The students, families and staff enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving
meal followed by the Turkey Trot obstacle course. As a reward for exceeding their
fundraising goal, students earned the much-enjoyed chance to “pie” their teachers.
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ALUMNI UPDATES
1. Tyler Smith loves his volunteer job
at the Cornelius Animal Shelter. He
works 3 to 4 days a week and always
looks forward to caring for his furry
friends. Because of his hard work and
love of the animals, the shelter has
named the cat area after Tyler. It is now
The Tyler Smith Cat Condominium!
Tyler has also begun to pet sit for a few
families this summer.
2. Charley Reichard has had a very
busy year. He continues to work for
Chick- fil-A, now going into his 5th
year of employment. Charley has been
traveling with his family to Hilton
Head, Washington DC, Monticello,
Williamsburg, The Peaks of Otter, and
Door County, WI, to name a few. He
also participates in Special Olympics
basketball and tennis. Charley has discovered that he is a natural climber and
has really enjoyed hiking with his dad.
This year our family has attended quite
a few weddings- we have discovered
that Charley is very comfortable on the
dance floor and has become a very popular partner! He continues to do a lot
of cooking and is compiling his own
cookbook with his friend. With his
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ley has been to many performances
around Charlotte. One of his newest
discoveries is going to the Food Truck
Night in Southend- he says we should
all try it!
3. Ben Sanders attended the Joy Prom
in April with former Philips Academy
student Kathryn Clardy. They loved the
prom and had a great time! In June,
Ben rode the zipline in Asheville. They
rode above the trees and mountains at
300 feet and Ben said it reminded him
of a roller coaster ride! In July Ben's
twin brother Alex was married in Portland, OR, and Ben was the best man.
He danced his way into the reception
and continued for the rest of the evening. He gave a toast to his brother and
said how much he loved growing up
with him! After the wedding we visited
Bend OR, where Ben did some hiking.
4. Peter Korzik has been working at
Kroger on Hilton Head Island since
December 2013, where he collects the
carts, bags groceries and other jobs. He
loves his job and all the people he
works with. He has already gotten two
raises. His next goal is to get his own
apartment.
5. Philip Blount graduated from Project
SEARCH, a career initiative program
through Central Piedmont Community
College. He continued to work at The
Flying Biscuit and Deejai Thai restaurants during the year. Philip is now employed by Aladdin Food Management
Systems at Charlotte Country Day
School. His responsibilities as a server
include food preparation, setting up his
serving line and serving the students
and teachers, breaking down his line
and cleaning. He continues to work on
independent living skills at the condominium he shares with Ryan Wiggins,
fellow graduate of Philips Academy.
Philip enjoys competing in Special
Olympics football, basketball and track.
4. Jamie Snyder: The past year has been
very exciting. I moved from my parent’s
house to a new place with two housemates! This new home has taken a bit
of getting used to but I like being on my
own for the first time. I enjoy spending
time with friends and have my job at
CMC-Pineville, which keeps me busy.
I’m looking forward to making new
friends and catching up with old friends
at Camp Blue Skies in October. Until
then, May the Force be With You!
STUDENT HAPPENINGS
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1. Anthony Pacifico has been taking bowling lessons and recently shot a 141! He has
become very adept at driving the boat on
Lake Norman, and does yard work in the
community on a volunteer basis.
2. Lexi Stern went to the mountains on
vacation and visited family in NJ this summer. Lexi cheers for the Charlotte All Star
Diamonds and attends competitions in the
NC area. She is active in Special Olympic
tennis, track and field, and basketball. She
loves caring for her dogs Chelsea and
Boots. She went to the Joy Prom for the
first time this year and said that it was just
the best!
3. Brittany Wiggins enjoyed Camp Soar and
a week at Camp Joy this summer. She also
attended the Bridges summer program, staying at the Residential Training Home for
two weeks. Brittany volunteered at CMCMercy in the gift shop and delivered food
trays to patients.
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4. Gunnar Romberg has been interning at
Del Frisco’s restaurant this spring and summer. He absolutely loves it and really likes
the people who are working with him.
5. Halee Phillips went to Hawaii with her
family for 2 weeks this summer. She volunteered over 100 hours at Philips Academy
as an office assistant.
6. Kiki Augustus has been volunteering
weekly at CMC-Mercy and works two days
a week at Bonefish Grill.
7. Jillian Bockenek volunteered at Providence Preparatory, InReach and CMCMercy during the year. She will begin her
training at the Bridges Residential Training
home this fall. Jillian received the Civitan
athlete and citizen of the quarter last spring.
8. Virginia Kirksey has been very busy this
summer riding horses, cleaning stalls,
kayaking, riding bikes, taking sewing lessons
and attending Philips Academy camp. She has
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been working on her upcycled feed bag totes
and recently got an order for 30 a month!
9. Justin Beall successfully completed a one
year internship with Royal Gardens.
10. Yasmin Kusserow participates in Special Olympics track and All-Star Diamonds
Cheering (they placed 3rd out of all the
special needs teams from every state). She
volunteers at Thompson Children's Center,
Carolina's Animal Hospital as a vet tech's
assistant, Omni Mortgage, Pfaff Molds Inc.
and Verna Lynch assisting in senior care,
laundry and cleaning. She has been providing ongoing care of rescued animals with a
neighbor. Yasmin traveled to Germany for
2 weeks to see her family, attended Clay
Escape pottery camp, participated in arrowhead hunting, planted a vegetable garden
and is learning photography.
11. Jackson McGinnis has been volunteering at Huntersville Oaks nursing home.
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PHILIPS ACADEMY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014:
Where Our Dollars Come From and Where They Go
Income
BOARD CHARIMAN
Matthew W. Smith
Managing Director
The Finley Group, Inc.
BOARD MEMBERS
Jane B. Blount, MSA
Co-Founder, Philips Academy
Phil Blount
President
ICONS, Inc.
Co-Founder
Expenses
Philip Chandler
SVP, Commercial Loan Officer
NewBridge Bank
Susan Coe, DVM, ABVP
Vice President, CFO
Animal Medical Hospital
Timothy Ignasher
Commercial Banking Manager/
Senior Vice President
NewBridge Bank
Dean Jones
Senior Vice President of
Financial Development
Greater Charlotte YMCA
Tim Newman
Business Development Manager
MSS Solutions, LLC
Karl S. Sawyer, Jr.
Attorney at Law
Nelson Mullins Riley &
Scarborough, LLP
Michael B. Wiggins
Partner
Crosland Southeast
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Bill and Sharon Allen Family Foundation
Philips Academy was honored to receive a $25,000 gift from the Bill and Sharon Allen
Foundation. The funds were used during the 2013-2014 school year to enrich general
programming with a portion specifically directed to the independent living program. A
two-week summer residential training program was offered to students in the postsecondary program. During this summer program, the students managed their own
schedule; planned, shopped for and prepared their own meals; participated in community outings utilizing public transportation; and performed basic household chores. Philips
Academy is grateful for their generous support. The Allen’s generous gift is supporting
the programming which gives our students the tools for transition to adulthood.
Pictured clockwise from top left: Guests enjoy breakfast while listening to the program; Wesley Spargo shares his story; Phil Blount talks about the impact of Philips Academy; Board member, Susan Coe, visits with guests; Board members, Tim Newman and Tim Ignasher, with a guest.
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PAVING THE WAY BREAKFAST
ore than 75 guests attended
the 2014 Paving the Way
Breakfast on April 1st at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. This
event raised over $20,000 which will provide much needed scholarships to families
wishing to attend Philips Academy.
Guests were moved by the words of Phil
Blount, Parent, Co-Founder and board
member who shared his personal story of
the challenges and blessings his family has
INDIVIDUALS GIFTS
Molly Barker
Abbie Baynes
Lon Brown
John and Marty Brownlow
Dawn Cannon
Philip Chandler
Andrea Chomakos
Damon Coley
Marilyn Crawford
Peter and Patricia Daniel
James Davis
Jody Dawson
Greg Gach
Joe Hallow
Tim Ignasher
faced having a son with special needs.
Welsey Spargo, Philips Academy student,
also shared his story. Wesley talked about
the impact Philips Academy has had on
his life, preparing him for work and living
independently. “The teachers at Philips
Academy saw my potential and encouraged me to do my best. Because of this, I
am a more confident person,” he said. It
has provided him with friendships and a
family away from home as well as a net-
Frank Ix
Mark and Susan Jackson
Sean Jones
Mark Jones
Dick and Sallie Klingman
JD Lewis
John Mayo
Kimberly Mize
Davis and Amy Moise
Tim Newman
Jeff and Lori O'Keefe
Reta Phifer
Eric and Allison Runge
Claude and Louise Sanford
Karl Sawyer
Suzanne Schaffer
work of support. Wesley concluded by
saying, “I am very thankful God opened
the door for me to attend Philips Academy. These are my mentors and my
friends.” A heartfelt thanks to all of our
donors who contributed to the Paving the
Way Breakfast and a special thanks to our
event sponsors: Bragg Financial Advisors,
Crosland Southeast, K&L Gates, NewBridge Bank, Providence Preparatory
School and the Dowd Foundation.
Dalbert Shefte and Scarlet Shefte-Benzer
Marcus Smith
Rick and Lori Spargo
Kelly Stafford
Deborah Baker Stuck
Sandy and Betsy Weathersbee
Chris and Mike Wiggins
CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION
SPONSOR GIFTS
Bragg Financial Advisors
Crosland Southeast
Dowd Foundation
K&L Gates
NewBridge Bank
Providence Preparatory School
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THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS AND DONORS
The Board, faculty and students of Philips Academy would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all those who have given so generously
of their time, talents, and treasures. Through your financial support and in-kind donations, we have been able to make a significant
and lasting difference in the lives of the students at Philips Academy. The donations we receive from individuals, corporations and
foundations help to bridge the gap between revenues and the expenses to operate the school – what it really costs to have the best possible staff and programs.
The people listed below are those who made donations between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014, our fiscal year. Gifts made during
this current fiscal year will be gratefully included in our 2014-2015 newsletter.
Despite our best efforts to be accurate, sometimes we make errors in our listing. If your name has been omitted inadvertently or your
gift reported incorrectly, please accept our sincere apologies and notify us by calling Deborah Hofland, Executive Director, at 704-365-4533.
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Jim and Sharon Alderman
Dr. James and Margery Belisle
Phil and Jane Blount
Ron and Sandra Boozer
Doug & Bev Bradley
Philip & Anna Chandler
Aaron & Dawn Cannon
O.P. Cassels
Brad & Amanda Cherry
John & Janet Clark
Robert & Anne Cochran
Dr.’s Richard & Susan Coe
Eldon and Mary DeWeerth
James Downs
Orrin and Robin Edwards
Dr. Paul & Barbara Galentine
Kevin & Amy Gorman
Martie Griffin
Marian Harkness
Jane HarringtonBrian & Lindsay Herbst
Dr. & Mrs. Dana Hershey
John & Deborah Hofland
Rod & Gretchen Hofland
Timothy and Elizabeth Ignasher
Frasier & Jane Ives
John & Betty Lynn Lambert
Norman & Gwen Manning
Jim & Cissi Mattox
Harry McNair
Francis & Amy Moise
David Morrison
Lee & Lisa Neisler
Dick & Jan Nelson
Tim Newman
Thomas Orr
Betty Patterson
Scott & Cindy Phillips
Rodney & Elizabeth Pitts
Dr. Julio Ramirez and Anne Porges
Steven & Amy Rackley
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Jim & Fran Reichard
George Rohe
Kurt & Kimberly Romberg
Karl & Pamela Sawyer
Matt & Sherese Smith
Mike & Jennifer Smith
Rick & Lori Spargo
David & Patricia Stern
Richard & Teresa Strauss
Phil & Lisa Tappy
Dr. Mark Tobin
Marty & Bennett Waters
T. Randolph & Barbara Whitt
Barbara Wiggins
Mike & Chris Wiggins
Austin & Becca Williams
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION
Bank of America
Bill & Sharon Allen Family Foundation
Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc.
Duke Energy Foundation
GreerWalker LLP
Harris Teeter
Merancas Foundation
R.A. Overcash, Jr.
Speedway Children’s Charities
St. John Photography, Inc.
IN-KIND DONORS
Jane Arant
Abbie Baynes
Jameson Blount
Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc.
Darcie Frederick
Bo Carlson
Summer Chambers
Coach J
Greater Charlotte YMCA
Patricia Daniel
Yanzi Guzman
Dave & Jonie Holmes
Lowe’s Home Imrovement-Pineville
Katherine Lambert
Mike McGinnis
Courtenay & Claude Miller
Craig Moore
Jerry & Cookie Parnell
P.E.O. International
Queens Music Therapy Club
Darcie Saleh
Terry Sheppherd
Lori and Rick Spargo
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Calli & William Wilson
Martha Worley
Philips Academy Supporters:
Mike and Jennifer Smith
Hope is a powerful feeling. When parents tell
us that Philips Academy offers them a feeling of
hope, we immediately think about our donors.
Our students and families have been touched by
the kindness of financial gifts, especially by the
generosity of people like Mike and Jennifer
Smith. Over the last four years, Mike and Jennifer have demonstrated a dedication to Philips
Academy. Their generous leadership gifts have
established and funded the James Tyler Smith
Scholarship Fund, benefitting more than 20
families. We thank our dear friends, Mike and
Jennifer, for transforming so many lives.
Top: Bo Carlson and Katie try out the bench
seat; Bottom: Claude, Katie and Lexi next to the
sign marking the Residential Training Home.
A Welcome Surprise!
As the Bridges students of Philips Academy
arrived on campus, they found their Residential Training Home a changed place,
with a new heating system, and a repaired
and freshly painted exterior. WOW!!!
Thanks to Fran and Jim Reichard,
GreerWalker and the Philips Academy
Board of Directors, the students will have
a safer, cleaner, and more attractive place
in which to live and learn.
Fran and Jim are long-time Philips
Academy supporters. Fran is a former
Board member and son Charley is a former Bridges student. Charley is a full-time
employee at Chick-fil-A at Carolinas Medical Center.
“When Jim and I found out that the Manse was in need of repairs in
order for students to continue living there, we were very concerned. This is
the only residential training program in our area. We feel very strongly
about the training Charley (our son) received in the Bridges Program.
We know it was instrumental in his successful internship and hiring at
Chick-fil-A. The Bridges Program and Residential Training are a crucial
resource in our community, which is why Jim and I were determined to give
back to the program and individuals who gave so much to our family.”
--Jim and Fran Reichard
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Philips Academy is especially grateful to our
Community Partners—the employers and
businesses who give our students opportunities for
job sampling and internships. Thank you
for your willingness to mentor and support a
new generation of employees!
Bonefish Grill
CMC Mercy Hospital
Covenant Day School
Cowfish Restaurant
Crisis Assistance Ministries
Custom Polymers
Deejai Thai Restaurant
Del Frisco’s Steak House
Elevation Church
Evergreen Art and Plants
Friendship Trays
The Flying Biscuit Café
InReach
Jewish Community Center
Mama Fu’s (Cotswold)
Mechanical Supply Company
Nothing But Noodles
Eagle Scout Candidates Support
the Residential Training Program
Claude Miller and Bo Carlson, both
from Boy Scout Troop 3 in Charlotte,
selected Philips Academy as the recipient
of their Eagle Scout projects.
During the summer and fall of 2013,
Claude provided 55 man hours of work to
the Residential Training program. He
built a picnic area for the Philips Academy
students, designed and constructed permanent signage for the residential training
home and provided extensive yard clean
up. Claude received his Eagle Scout award
after completion of his project.
During the spring of 2014, Bo donated
approximately 60 man hours to build
bench seating for the kitchen at the Residential Training Home in order to accommodate more students. In addition, Bo
painted and provided yard beautification,
including the addition of window boxes
for the front of the home. Bo will receive
his Eagle Scout award in the fall of 2014.
Olde Providence Country Club
Rotelli Pizza and Pasta
Royal Gardens
Providence Preparatory School
Sardis Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
Showmars (Mint Hill)
Showmars (Monroe)
Special Olympics Offices
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Trinity Presbyterian Weekday School
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Philips Academy of North Carolina
3115 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
www.philipsacademync.org
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014
PLEASE DROP IN BETWEEN 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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3115 PROVIDENCE ROAD | CHARLOTTE, NC 28211
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Philips Academy is a private, non-profit school for students in middle, high school, and post high school
with complex language, learning and/or cognitive disabilities. The school's mission is to provide our students with the academic,
occupational, and social skills needed to be self-reliant, confident and contributing members of their communities.