WINGSPAN | Special Edition 2012

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MOUNT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SPRING 2012 / VOLUME VI / ISSUE 1 A BIANNUAL PUBLICATION FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, ALUMNI, AND FRIENDSWINGSPAN

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it’s time to imagine tomorrow today

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CONTENTSFeaturesHughes Gymnasiumone family’s heart

Sisters Shinewhat the Murray Arts Centeris really about

Annual Report2010-2011

The Time is Now imagine tomorrow, today

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Take a glimpse of what our students have accomplished within the amazing facilities at Mount Paran Christian School. Images throughout this special edition showcase the Murray Arts Center programs, high school academics, and athletic stadium sports; all of which will be impacted by the capital campaign. With Imagine Tomorrow well underway, we’re asking our MPCS families to join the effort today. The goal is to complete Phase 1 [acquire the Murray Arts Center] by the end of this year. As demonstrated in these photographs, your support can make a difference in the future of these servant-leaders!

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WINGSPANSpring 2012, Volume VI, Issue 1

PublisherDr. David Tilley

EditorDavid Lowery

DesignerTiffany Westbrook

ContributorsCindy Gibbs

Lauren HughesJennifer NewDavid Tilley

Tiffany Westbrook

Photographers Carrie Fisher Jonah Fisher

Coldwater MediaJake RichardsonPenny Valiani

Tiffany Westbrook Tracy Willis

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MPCS Mission Statement Providing academic excellence in a

Christ-centered environment, Mount Paran Christian School

unites with home and church to prepare servant-leaders to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth.

MPCS Vision Statement Mount Paran Christian School

will become the exemplary Christian school in the Atlanta area as

defined by the development of Christ-centered servant-leaders and

quality academic preparation.

Dear friends,There is so much good news to report—amazing performances on our stages, quality state-ranked athletic achievements, dual accreditation success by our academic sector, a redo of our preschool’s Sewell Cottage, extraordinary college placements by our soon-to-be alumni—I could go on but, unlike Wingspans of the past, this issue is dedicated to one theme—philanthropy at MPCS. All other tremendously exciting news of the year will be featured in the summer issue of the Wingspan. Stay tuned! MPCShasbeenblessedwiththegenerosityofsomanyfriendsandfamilies.Ifirstwanttosaythanks!ThankstothemanyfamilieswhocontributedtotheAnnualFund,aswellastofinancialaid,academics,arts, missions, athletics, service, and volunteer organizations—you name it! While this giving is essential in offsetting the gap between tuition and operational costs, we are now engaged in our capital campaign—Imagine Tomorrow—designed to enhance the experience of our students by acquiring facilities that will allow for quality expansion of programs. An undertaking of this size and significance requires our full commitment to a vision of preparingstudents to take Christ into a lost world. This effort also requires leadership—people willing to step-up and accept the challenge to raise funds to pay for the Murray Arts Center, build a high school, and construct an athletic stadium. Dale and Cindy Hughes have accepted the challenge of chairing the campaign and will beworkingalongsidethedevelopmentofficeinthiseffort.WethanktheHughesfamily!Notonlyhavetheyassumed this role, they have contributed generously by giving $1 million toward the purchase of the Murray Arts Center. The article on page 4, “Leaving a Legacy,” features this family’s dedication to MPCS and was appropriately written by their daughter, Lauren. Who would know them better? The time is now! With a challenge grant of $1.5 million from an anonymous foundation, we must raise the remaining $2.3 million by December 31, 2012! Please join us in this Kingdom work as together we can make a difference in the lives of our students—today and tomorrow!

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I In1986, anewlywed couplebought their first home in theboomingnorth Atlanta suburb of Cobb County. It was a quaint house with just enough room for a husband, a recent graduate from the University of Georgia’s School of Law, his wife, an English teacher at a local high school, and their dog, a rescued Doberman Pinscher. They couldn’t possibly have known when theyboughtthatfirsthousewhatthenexttwodecadeswouldbring,buttheyknew Cobb County was where they wanted to be - where God had called them to be. As children, they both spent a lot of time moving around, he as the son of a career Air Force man and she as the daughter of a Methodist minister, and it was because of this that they wanted to plant their own small family’s roots somewhere permanently. They wanted to make their lives and raise their children in one place. They wanted a place they could call home. They wanted a community. That newly married couple—known as Dale and Cindy Hughes to most, but simply as dad and mom to me—still reside in Cobb County. True to their word, they raised my two younger siblings and me in one place. In fact, I lived in the same house in a neighborhood off of Gordon Combs Road until I was fourteen years old (and even then, when we moved, it was only to a new neighborhood across the street). It was always important to my parents that we have a community to grow up in—a community with friends, mentors, and leaders that would help mold us into intelligent, compassionate, and faithful citizens of, not just our immediate community, but the world. The emphasis my parents put on faith and a communal aspect of living is what led them to enroll my younger sister and brother, Lindsey (MPCS ’10) and Luke (MPCS ’14), at Mount Paran Christian School in 2007. As a school, Mount Paran Christian strives to unite home, school, and church to prepare youth spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. Quite simply, MPCS is about the business of fostering servant-leaders to enter the world ready to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth. The result of this mission is that MPCS isacommunityfilledwithfaculty,families,andstudentswithapassionforserving God, loving others, and lifelong learning.

It was that exact passion for God, for service, and for lifelong learning that inspired my parents to accept the chairmanship role of the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign last year. It was that passion—passion for service to their community and, above all, to the Lord - that also led them to commitaleadgiftof$1milliontothefirstphaseofthecampaign(acquiringthe Murray Arts Center). And it is that same passion that will motivate them to work alongside the MPCS community to raise the money needed to match the challenge grant awarded to the school by an anonymous Atlanta-area foundation by the end of 2012. The crazy thing about passion is that it is often contagious. On Friday, February 3, 2012, my family was honored by the MPCS administration after an exhilarating come-from-behind victory by the Lady Eagles varsity basketball team against The Walker School. The gym buzzed with excitement—with passion—as my family stood at center court that night. As the sign that bore our family’s name was unveiled, my father explained why we had chosen to give to the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign. As the crowd looked on, he said simply, “We need to show our children that investing in this school is investing in the future of our community. We need to imagine a tomorrow where we occupy the world with servant-leaders.” There is no greater blessing than the blessing of a community like MPCS. They didn’t know it when they moved to Cobb County in 1986, but MPCS was what my parents had been searching for all along - for them and for their three future children. For my parents, Mount Paran Christian School is the embodiment of the ideals they have always tried to teach Lindsey, Luke, and me. MPCS is a passionate community of believers committed to not just learning, but to serving, as well—and that passion is absolutely contagious. It’s that passion for service to community and, above all, service to the Lord that moved my parents to commit to the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign. It’s that passion that reverberated off the walls of the newly-christened Hughes Gymnasium in February after the Lady Eagles’ win over Walker. And it’s that same passion that will join us together over the next year and allow us to imagine a tomorrow for our community that is even brighter than today.

Leaving a LegacyHuGHES GymNASIum

Written by Lauren Hughes

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Lauren Hughes is a University of Georgia graduate (B.A., Communication Studies,’12) and former Mount Paran Christian School intern. She is currently pursuing a career as a freelance writer. www.laurenmhughes.com

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Lights, camera, action — just a typical evening at the Murray Arts Center at Mount Paran Christian School. Unlike any arts center in the region, this facility is constantly buzzing with students, dancers, instrumentalists, artists, actors, singers, and producers. The 577-seat Kristi Lynn Theatre, black box theater, ballet and piano studios, choral and orchestra rooms, recording studio, classrooms, and event spaces provide state-of-the-art resources for MPCS families. There’s no doubt that these incredible spaces within the Murray Arts Center are being utilized for God’s glory. Though we have been blessed thus far by what this facility offers, the question remains: Why are we really working to pay off such a large expense? The capital campaign Phase One plan to purchase the Murray Arts Center outright is not about buildings at all. Instead, it’s about utilizing this environment to impact student lives. And in today’s culture, fostering a child’s character, especially in their formative years, can be challenging. This is a place where we can provide our kids opportunities to discover their God-given gifts. From their commitment and dedicated hours, reaching of goals, andgrowinginconfidence,wewillultimatelycultivateagenerationofservant-leadersthroughtheArts. But don’t take our word for it. Take a look at a family who is shining in this place. Meet the Blackburn sisters. Isabel Blackburn (grade 8) has had a life-long passion for dance. Attending MPCS has plugged her into other areas of performing arts such as musical theater, chorus, and drama. “I love dancing” says Isabel, “and MPCS allows me to use my talents for God’s glory in such a beautiful facility.” Isabel’s God-given gifts have been recently showcased in her spectacular performance in Mulan Jr. MPCS dance instructor, Lynne Brague comments, “Isabel is very dedicated to her training in the arts. She goes above and beyond to achieve her best and to help others. Her humble attitude shines through as a Christ-like example.” Drama instructor Meagan Morgan agrees, “While Isabel is one of the hardest workers in my class, she also is one of the sweetest and most humble students I know.” Emily Blackburn (grade 7) has explored her options at the Murray Arts Center in another direction. She has always enjoyed visual art but coming to MPCS has sparked a genuine passion for musical arts. She now plays the double bass, piano, and harp. After joining the MPCS Orchestra last year, Emily mentions, “I found an instrument that I want to play for the rest of my life.” Instructor Jennifer Laminack explains, “Emily is such a creative and passionate student, always ready to experiment and try something new, and always putting one hundred percent into everything she does in class. With her artistic imagination and drive, it will be so exciting to see where all she will go in life.” Isabel and Emily exemplify the opportunities for student-growth available through the arts. Their mother, Jan Blackburn comments, “The facilities and instruction at the Murray Arts Center have created an environment of excellence. The pace of our daughters’ development has exceeded our expectations.” Students like the Blackburn sisters are truly the reason why we do what we do. Jan Blackburn adds, “It is a joy to see them blossom into unique,Christ-filledyoungwomen.”

Case Study: Sisters Shine in the ArtsWritten by Tiffany Westbrook

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DEAR mOuNT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOl SuPPORTERS,WiththeabundantblessingsofourfaithfulLordandgenerousdonorslikeyougivingsacrificially,2010-2011was a record year for Mount Paran Christian School. Your contributions to the school last year, which are critical to the annual budget and strategic plans for the future of MPCS, totaled $2,585,190 (including Annual Fund, designated giving, capital campaign, and GOAL). Annual Fund remains the top giving priority of the school, and we are grateful for the 82 percent participation our parents achieved, gaining us access to more foundation dollars for the school. We look forward to this opportunity each year to recognize our donors which include parents, alumni, grandparents, corporate partners, and friends of the school. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for Mount Paran Christian School!

Jennifer R. New, Director of Development

Founders CircleCKS Packaging, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sewell

Headmaster CircleThe Atlanta Christian FoundationMr. and Mrs. John LupasMr. and Mrs. Giles Bowman Jr.Mr. and Mrs. George EthridgeDrs. Robert and Linda Peery HuntMr. and Mrs. Dale HughesMr. and Mrs. Michael WattRiverside Oral & Facial Surgery

Principals CircleAccord ServicesMr. and Mrs. Steven AdamsMr. and Mrs. Russell DawsonThe Dozier Family FoundationDrs. Dana and Heather HermansonMr. and Mrs. Ron MulkeyMs. Lori RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Alan Stevenson

BellTower LevelAnonymous (2)Dr. and Mrs. Doug AndersonMr. and Mrs. Dave Armitage in honor of the Class of 2011Mr. and Mrs. Jason BohnDr. and Mrs. Mike BrownMs. Kimberly ButlerDr. and Mrs. David CarasMr. and Mrs. Gregory ChastainColgate-Palmolive Mr. and Mrs. Mark DroegeMr. and Mrs. Andrew JonesMr. and Mrs. Ross Kalber

Mr. and Mrs. Darin KraetschMr. and Mrs. Craig LeeMr. and Mrs. Ray MillerMr. and Mrs. Christopher MurphyMr. and Mrs. Stefan PassantinoLt. Col and Mrs. Bill PetitMr. and Mrs. Harry Pierce Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas RaineyMr. and Mrs. Andy Roukoski in honor of Mitzi and Kayley

RoukoskiMr. and Mrs. Ty YoungThe Gingrich Foundation

Eagles CircleAnonymous (2)Ms. Joanne Ainsworth in honor of Jenna SabatoMs. Nicole AsheMs. Joan Tracey Axelberd in honor of grandsons: Luke, Clay, Reid Van de VateBank of America FoundationMr. and Mrs. Kevin BarlowMr. John Blom and Dr. Linda B. BlomMr. and Mrs. Gregory BrooksMr. and Mrs. Steve CannonMr. and Mrs. Lance CooperMr. and Mrs. Damon CostnerDr. and Mrs. Eric DuncanMr. and Mrs. Tom DozierMr. and Mrs. David FisherMr. and Mrs. Steve FisherMr. and Mrs. Jim GreenwellMr. and Mrs. Benjamen GribbleMr. and Mrs. Scott GriffinMr. and Mrs. Quinn HallMr. and Mrs. Jon HarrisMr. Greg HogleDr. and Mrs. Robert JansenMr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Eric JoyKossover & Company Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Herb KossoverMs. Mary LacyMs. Andrea LeggMr. Doug LeggMr. and Mrs. Shepherd LongMr. and Mrs. Paul Major in honor of Juliana MajorMr. and Mrs. Jerry MooreMr. and Mrs. John NeumeyerMr. and Mrs. Eddy NietrzebaMrs. Sharon RakestrawMr. and Mrs. Chip RennoDr. and Mrs. Steve Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Bill SchnureMr. and Mrs. Sherman SmithMr. and Mrs. John Richard Stephens Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sumner Jr.Azmi M Tawadros DDS, MD PCDr. and Mrs. Azmi TawadrosThe Chess Guy Inc.Dr. and Mrs. David TilleyMr. and Mrs. David Van de VateMr. and Mrs. Dave WeberWells Fargo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Steve WoodruffMr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Yost in honor of Rachel and

Justin YostMr. and Mrs. Greg Youra Cottage ClubAnonymous (3)Mr. and Mrs. Wes Anderson in honor of Jake and Tatum AndersonMr. and Mrs. Nick AthensDr. and Mrs. Antonio BauteMr. and Mrs. Mark Bean in honor of Corbin BeanMr. and Mrs. Horace BennettMr. and Mrs. Stephen BlackburnMr. and Mrs. Matt BurtonMr. and Mrs. Brad CarrollMr. John Crisp and Dr. Sharon OdellMr. and Mrs. David CromptonMr. and Mrs. Keith DunnMr. and Mrs. Kevin EnglishMr. and Mrs. Andy FeldmanMr. John FernMr. and Mrs. Paul FosterMr. and Mrs. Curt GerkenMr. and Mrs. Mike GordonMr. and Mrs. Mark Graham

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin HofmannMichael L. Howard, DDSDr. and Mrs. Michael HowardMr. and Mrs. Bevin HutchinsonMr. and Mrs. Michael JamesMr. and Mrs. Roberto JimenezMr. and Mrs. David JohnsonDrs. John and Jennifer JonesDr. and Mrs. Mark JusticeMr. and Mrs. Scott KimbroughMr. and Mrs. Jack KnoxMr. and Mrs. Marcus LigonMr. and Mrs. Daniel LochridgeMr. and Mrs. Barry LovernMr. and Mrs. Tony MahaffeyDr. and Mrs. Steven McCuneMr. and Mrs. Jon NelsonMr. and Mrs. Kevin NewMr. and Mrs. Mark NiswongerOpen Door Pediatric Therapy Services LLCMr. and Mrs. David PerssonMr. and Mrs. Joel PughMr. and Mrs. Thomas RayMr. and Mrs. Leo ReichertMr. and Mrs. Jake RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Kevin RostowskyMr. and Mrs. Barry RoziewskiMr. and Mrs. Cory ScottMr. and Mrs. Paul SevernMr. and Mrs. Steve SheltonMr. and Mrs. Curtis ShochMr. and Mrs. Scott SpruillMr. and Mrs. Brett StewartMr. and Mrs. Roger TaylorMr. and Mrs. Christopher TaylorMr. and Mrs. Ford ThigpenMr. and Mrs. Stan UsryMs. Penny ValianiMr. and Mrs. Guy VanHornMr. and Mrs. John VinsonMr. and Mrs. Dale Yake

Cabin ClubAnonymous (4)Mr. and Mrs. Robert AdamMr. and Mrs. Laolu AinaBaird and Baird Family Dentistry, P.C.Dr. and Mrs. Darien BairdDr. and Mrs. Richard BardwellMr. and Mrs. Brian BitlerMr. and Mrs. James Bitner Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Josh BradfordMr. and Mrs. Cary BragueMr. and Mrs. John BraswellMr. and Mrs. Sam Brogdon

Mr. and Mrs. Todd BrumbelowMr. and Mrs. James CannonDrs. Chuck and Laura G. ChaMr. and Mrs. Rob Chaput Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cook Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Damon CostnerMr. and Mrs. Chuck DavisMr. and Mrs. Allen DawsonMr. and Mrs. John Dayton Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Wesley DebnamMr. and Mrs. Douglas DeWittMr. and Mrs. Michael DixonMr. and Mrs. Robin DrawdyMr. and Mrs. Scott EbertMr. and Mrs. David EppsMr. and Mrs. Pete EstesMr. and Mrs. Steven FinchMr. and Mrs. C. Fors IIDr. and Mrs. Richard GardnerMr. and Mrs. Rhett HartzogGeorgia Association for HearingMs. Theresa Gernatt Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey GilcreaseMr. and Mrs. Mike GilmoreMr. and Mrs. Frank GriffithMs. Carolyn HagenMr. and Mrs. Larry HansardMr. and Mrs. Benjamin HedrickMr. and Mrs. Arthur HendricksHewitt Associates LLC Benefits Resource CenterMr. and Mrs. John HudsonMr. and Mrs. Steve IngramMr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson IVMr. and Mrs. Jim JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Greg JunglesMr. and Mrs. Bill KellyMr. and Mrs. Matthew KilgoMr. and Mrs. Perry Lamb in honor of Jae Hun JungMr. and Mrs. Mark LeeLexisNexis Mr. and Mrs. Jeff LockeMr. and Mrs. Lance LovellMr. and Mrs. David LoweryMatHand Material Handling SystemsMr. and Mrs. Bradley MatthaidessMr. and Mrs. Brian McGearyMr. and Mrs. William McKenzieMr. and Mrs. Tommy MedlockMr. and Mrs. Stephen MeltonMicrosoft CorporationMr. and Mrs. David MitchellMr. and Mrs. Michael MoranMr. and Mrs. Anthony MorrisDr. Kenneth North

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2010-2011 ANNUAL FUND GIVINGMs. Lori NorthDr. and Mrs. Olaniyi OsofisanDr. and Mrs. Raul OyolaDr. and Mrs. Gerardo ParadaMr. Matthew PeachMs. Shari PearsonMr. and Mrs. Bart PerezMr. and Mrs. Andy PiperPlayin’ On Purpose, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Bill PoteetMr. and Mrs. Chris RagsdaleDr. and Mrs. Jeff ReillyMr. and Mrs. Agustin ReynaMr. and Mrs. Jason RichardsonMr. Glenn RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Mark RobinsonRobson Planning Group, Inc

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan RobsonMr. and Mrs. James RogersMs. Amy SessionsMr. and Mrs. Michael StevensMr. and Mrs. Emmett Taliaferro IIIMr. and Mrs. Mark TerryMr. and Mrs. Randall ThomasMr. and Mrs. Dan TuckerMr. Rick TylerMr. and Mrs. Todd VerSteegMr. and Mrs. Lee WagonerMr. and Mrs. Mark WalkerMr. and Mrs. Larry WhiteMr. and Mrs. Cam WilburMr. and Mrs. Bryan WilsonMr. and Mrs. Craig WilsonMr. and Mrs. Chad WilsonDr. and Mrs. Stanley Wrinkle

Lake LevelAnonymous (7)Anonymous from “a grateful parent”Mr. and Mrs. Joel AddisonAdvanced Medical & Rehabilitation Center, LLCMr. and Mrs. Alex AhmadiRev. and Mrs. Carey AkinMr. and Mrs. Michael AkinsMr. Tim AldridgeMr. and Mrs. Jason AllenMs. Jamie Alsobrook

Mr. and Mrs. Jason AubinMr. and Mrs. David Austin in honor of Amelia and Grace AustinMr. and Mrs. Robert BaarsMr. and Mrs. James Bagley, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Balas Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James BargerMr. and Mrs. Gary BarkerMr. and Mrs. Jim BeddowMr. and Mrs. Michael BednarMr. and Mrs. Kevin BellMr. Bradley BergeronMr. and Mrs. Jeff BethelMs. Marian Blackmon in memory of Danielle PittmanMr. and Mrs. Ryan BloodworthMr. and Mrs. Steve BohlmannBill and Stacey BolenMr. and Mrs. Donald BonaMr. and Mrs. Rhett BonnerMr. and Mrs. Eric BradleyMr. and Mrs. Craig BradleyMr. and Mrs. Andrew Branicki Sr.Dr. Sean Breckley and Dr. Lan VoMr. and Mrs. Joel BridgesMr. Barton BrightMr. and Mrs. Todd BroganMr. and Mrs. Gary BrooksMr. and Mrs. Ken BrownMr. and Mrs. Bill Bruton Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kerry BuchanMr. and Mrs. Matthew BuehlerMr. and Mrs. Jonathan BunnMr. and Mrs. Don BurtonMr. and Mrs. Troy ButlerMr. and Mrs. Jon ChandlerMr. and Mrs. Skip ChesshireMr. and Mrs. Willie Chrisp Jr.Ms. Wanda ClancyMrs. Jennifer ClarkMr. and Mrs. Harvey CochranMr. and Mrs. Rick CopelandMr. and Mrs. Michael CouncilMr. and Mrs. David CraceMr. and Mrs. Dwayne CraigMr. and Mrs. Robert CrittendenMr. and Mrs. Craig CrumpMr. and Mrs. Patrick CuaMr. and Mrs. Jeff CurtisMr. and Mrs. Patrick DaronMr. and Mrs. Shawn DavisMr. and Mrs. Ted DeatrickMr. and Mrs. Vincent DeesMr. and Mrs. Mike DeitersMr. and Mrs. Robert DeLisle in memory of Lee PartainMr. and Mrs. Thomas Derrer Jr.Ms. Brenda DillonMr. and Mrs. Scott DietzMr. and Mrs. Len EmpieMr. and Mrs. Bryan EvansMs. Belle FaulknerMr. and Mrs. Steven FaulknerMs. Carolyn FernMr. and Mrs. Don FiresheetsDr. and Mrs. Eric FrommThe First Fruits FundMr. and Mrs. Jason FischerMr. and Mrs. Michael Fish in honor of Brandon FishMr. Bill FloodMr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd in memory of Frank Barton FloydMr. and Mrs. Jim FordMr. and Mrs. Robert Fowler IV

Mr. and Mrs. Tim FoxMr. and Mrs. Wesley FulbrightMr. Alec Thompson Galloway IIIMr. and Mrs. Ed GandiaMr. and Mrs. Chris GarrettMr. and Mrs. Mark GarrettDrs. Glenn and Barbara GatiponMr. and Mrs. Mark GeorgasMr. and Mrs. Steve GibbonMr. and Mrs. Jerry GibbsMr. and Mrs. Steve GoodmanMr. and Mrs. Tony GravettMr. and Mrs. Paul GrayDr. and Mrs. Rick GrayMr. and Mrs. James GreenMrs. Susan GribbleMr. and Mrs. Terry GriffinMr. and Mrs. Donavon GroenMs. Shirley Hackett in honor of M.H. CouncilMr. and Mrs. Bruce HaleMs. Sandra HamiltonMr. and Mrs. Greg HammondsMr. and Mrs. Jason HanerMr. and Mrs. Scott HankinsMr. and Mrs. Mike HardenMr. and Mrs. Keith HarmonMr. and Mrs. Blair HarrellMr. and Mrs. Jim HartmanMr. and Mrs. Larry HarveyMr. and Mrs. Gary HendersonMr. and Mrs. Dennis Hensley IIMr. and Mrs. Trey HicksMr. and Mrs. Al HoganMr. and Mrs. Lane HollandMr. and Mrs. Courtney HollarMr. and Mrs. Jonathan HollisMr. and Mrs. Scott HutchinsonMr. and Mrs. Mark JenningsMr. and Mrs. Billy JonesMr. and Mrs. Jeremy JonesMr. and Mrs. Chuck KauffmanMr. and Mrs. Don KellerMr. and Mrs. Harold KellyMr. and Mrs. Jonathan KempDr. and Mrs. Robert Kim in memory of Julie ChungMr. and Mrs. Adam KingMr. and Mrs. Kenn KingtonMr. and Mrs. Gerald KirchhoferMr. and Mrs. Mark KraieskiDr. and Mrs. Daniel KuzioMr. and Mrs. Harry Lake IIIMr. and Mrs. Bryan LarsonMr. and Mrs. Eric LatonMr. and Mrs. Noel LawlerMr. and Mrs. Brent LaytonDr. and Mrs. David LebhaftMr. and Mrs. Daniel ListonMr. De LittleMr. and Mrs. Reginald LopesMr.William and Dr. Julie Lugar Dr. and Mrs. Joe MackMs. Carol MakantMr. and Mrs. Brent MaloneyMr. and Mrs. Tye MarrMr. and Mrs. Michael MartinMr. and Mrs. Steve MasiarczykMr. and Mrs. Kyle MasseyMrs. Kathleen McCookMr. and Mrs. Tate McKeeMr. and Mrs. Allen McKinneyMs. Peggy McKinnonMr. and Mrs. Jorge MendezMr. and Mrs. Daniel MerrettMr. and Mrs. Jack Merritt

Ms. Janiece MillerMr. and Mrs. Michael MillerRev. and Mrs. Kim MooreMr. and Mrs. Will Moore Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Eric MoranMs. Meagan MorganMr. and Mrs. Todd MoschnerMr. and Mrs. Scott MostellerMr. and Mrs. Harold MoteMrs. Lisa Nicholas and\ Mr. Jonathan LilesMr. and Mrs. Larry Nochowicz in honor of Lawren and Lindsay NochowiczMr. and Mrs. Michael NoonanNovartis FoundationMs. Terri O’DellMs. Tina PeachMr. and Mrs. Thomas PettetMr. and Mrs. Agustin Picado Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Steven PolemitisMr. and Mrs. Stephen PritchardMr. and Mrs. Joel PugmireMr. and Mrs. Steve PulleyMr. and Mrs. Osbourne QuayeMr. and Mrs. Greg RableMr. and Mrs. Brad RaineyMr. and Mrs. David RamseyMr. and Mrs. Roger RamstackMs. Brenda RayMr. and Mrs. Patrick ReardiganMr. and Mrs. David ReidRetail Display SolutionsMs. Catherine ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. Peter RheeMr. and Mrs. James RismillerMr. and Mrs. Clark RodgersMr. and Mrs. Jeff RoginskyMr. and Mrs. Joe RomanMr. and Mrs. Mike RossMr. and Mrs. Jeffery RuffMr. and Mrs. Kevin RuskMr. and Mrs. Marcus RussellMr. and Mrs. Edward SabatoMr. and Mrs. Tom SawyerMr. and Mrs. Ron SbravatiMs. Andrea SchmidtDr. and Mrs. Jeff SchwabMr. and Mrs. Scott SchwanMr. and Mrs. Brent ScottMr. Julian Scott in honor of Olivia and Emily SpillaneMr. and Mrs. Kevin Scott in memory of Mark Dorsey, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David ServissMr. and Mrs. John Sess Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Tom SharpleMr. and Mrs. Walt ShawMr. and Mrs. Rodney SloneMr. Benjamin Smith Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Bradley SmithMr. and Mrs. Brian SmithJudge and Mrs. Bob Sneed Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Kevin SpillaneMr. and Mrs. Greg Steele

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence StengerMr. Joshua and Dr. Bonnie Stephens in honor of

Jonathan StephensMs. Pauline StinsonSunTrust FoundationMr. and Mrs. Patrick SweeneyMr. and Mrs. Charles TaylorMs. Ellen TaylorDr. and Mrs. Michael TenoschokMr. Brad and Dr. Ann ThomasMr. and Mrs. Greg ThompsonMr. and Ms. Lerisson TimotheeMr. and Mrs. Wade TorpMr. and Mrs. Tracy TylerMr. and Mrs. Ensign UnderwoodMr. and Mrs. Scott VarnerMr. and Mrs. Martin VelasquezMr. and Mrs. Robert VernaMr. and Mrs. J. Christopher Vincenzi in honor of Chandler

VincenziMr. and Mrs. Tim WashingtonMr. and Mrs. Fred WatkinsMr. and Mrs. Derek WelchMr. and Mrs. Ross WestbrookMrs. Laura Leigh WhelchelMr. and Mrs. Art WilderMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey WilsonMr. and Mrs. Kevin Wilson in honor of Kayla WilsonMr. and Mrs. Scott WinnMr. and Mrs. Kelly WoodMr. and Mrs. Jay WozniackiMr. and Mrs. Mark Wracher

FriendsAnonymous (14)Mr. and Mrs. Robert Abbott Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Elijah AfedzieMr. and Mrs. James AlfordMr. and Mrs. Chuck AllenMr. and Mrs. William AllenMs. Kimberly AllenMr. and Mrs. Tim AllsMr. and Mrs. Bryan AndersonMs. Martha S. Anderson in memory of Marty Butler, IIIMr. and Mrs. Steve ArrantsMr. Phillip AsheMr. Mark BacchusMr. and Mrs. Richard BakerMr. and Mrs. Bradley BanksMr. and Mrs. David BeattieMr. and Mrs. Wade BeebeMs. Wanda BeelerMs. Denise BellMr. and Mrs. Scott BerrymanMr. and Mrs. Ronald BethelMr. Christopher and Dr. Carrie Bethel Mrs. Dottie BethelMr. and Mrs. Peter BilsonMs. Dana BirnieMr. and Mrs. Allan Black


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Mr. and Mrs. Rob BlalockMr. and Mrs. Charles BodenMr. and Mrs. John BonnMr. and Mrs. Bart BoydMr. and Mrs. Leland Brantley Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert Broome in honor of Anna Cate and Emma Claire BroomeMr. and Mrs. David BroussardMr. and Mrs. David BrownMr. and Mrs. Steve BrownMrs. Joan BrownMr. and Mrs. Ken BrowningMr. and Mrs. Stephen BurtonMr. and Mrs. Stuart Busby Mr. and Mrs. Scott CameronMr. and Mrs. David CampMr. and Mrs. Christopher CanterMr. and Mrs. Thomas CapozzaMr. John ChungMr. and Mrs. Duke ClaussenMr. and Mrs. Bobby ClayClosets in Order, Inc. in memory of Marty Butler, IIIMr. and Mrs. Jim ColeMr. and Mrs. Scott CondraMr. and Mrs. Jason CookRev. and Mrs. Thomas CooleyMr. and Mrs. Britt CottinghamMr. and Mrs. Van CouncilMr. and Mrs. Gurdon Counts IIIMr. and Mrs. Michael CoxMr. and Mrs. Jim CroneMs. Annette CrumptonMr. and Mrs. Michael CsokeMr. and Mrs. Chris CumberlandMr. and Mrs. James CunninghamMr. and Mrs. Sam D’AmbolaMr. and Mrs. Brett DanielsMr. and Mrs. Jeff DarkMr. and Mrs. Michael DevaneyMr. and Mrs. Chad DickeyMr. and Mrs. John DodsonMr. and Mrs. Tim DroegeMr. and Mrs. Jimmy DupreeMr. Will DurrettMr. and Mrs. Greg EdenMr. and Mrs. Ronny EstesMr. and Mrs. James David EvansMr. and Mrs. Mark FaithMr. and Mrs. Aaron FarrantMr. and Mrs. Mark FieldsFirst State Bank & Trust Company in memory of Marty

Butler, IIIMr. and Mrs. Jonah FisherMr. and Mrs. David Fitzpatrick Mrs. Tina FlatfordMr. and Mrs. Keith FoustMr. and Mrs. Jeremy Fulbright

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff FusonMr. and Mrs. Raymond GallowayMr. and Mrs. Earl GarrettMr. and Mrs. Mark GentryMr. and Mrs. Patrick GilbertMr. and Mrs. Tony GordonMr. and Mrs. Stephen GreenMs. Karen GrossMr. and Mrs. Scott HaleMr. and Mrs. Christopher HarrahMr. Randy HarrisMr. and Mrs. William HarrisMs. Penny P. HarrisonMr. and Mrs. Paul HatchMr. and Mrs. Steve HaynesMr. and Mrs. Joel HazardMr. and Mrs. Dwight HicksMs. Sheila HogleMr. and Mrs. Scott HorvathMr. and Mrs. David HowardMr. and Mrs. Kindred HowardMr. and Dr. Kwamina HudsonMr. and Mrs. Jeff IsenbergMs. Sheila JacksonMs. Melanie E. JanasMr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Kevin JohnsonMs. Ruby JonesMr. and Mrs. Mitch JordanMr. Tim KeplerMr. and Mrs. Jay KigerMr. and Mrs. Charles King Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ken KnowlesMr. and Mrs. Larry KoniecznyMr. and Mrs. Jeremy KransRev. and Mrs. Reggie LaGroneMr. and Mrs. William LandenLand’s End, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Jack LaPrad Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William LathamMr. and Mrs. Louis LedbetterMr. and Mrs. Duane LeGateMr. and Mrs. Kurt LeibelMr. and Mrs. Trevor LeonardMr. and Mrs. Mark LeonardMs. Betty LesterMs. Sharon LesterMr. and Mrs. Jon LewisMr. and Mrs. Barry LoganMr. and Mrs. Max LorenzMr. and Mrs. Hugh Macaulay IIIMr. and Mrs. Chris MagouyrkMr. and Mrs. Carl MahonMr. and Mrs. Adrian MarshallMr. Tony MartinMs. Lurleen MasonMr. and Mrs. Brian MazurMr. and Mrs. Marty McCoyMr. and Mrs. Doug McCrabbMr. and Mrs. Gene McKay

Mr. and Mrs. Mark McWhorterMr. and Mrs. David MeyerMr. and Mrs. Rob MezeiDr. and Mrs. Kyle MitchellMr. and Mrs. Vladimir MompointMr. and Mrs. Tim MooreMr. and Mrs. Louie MorganDr. and Mrs. Michael MudreyMs. Lois MullaneyMr. and Mrs. Joseph Mulvihill IIMr. and Mrs. Justin NelsonMr. and Mrs. Mark NicholsMr. and Mrs. Alan NicholsonMr. and Mrs. Brandon OrrMr. and Mrs. John OsterlandMr. and Mrs. Milton PaineMr. and Mrs. Kenny Palmer Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Andre ParentMr. and Mrs. Sam ParkerMs. Sheri PattenMr. and Mrs. Felton PerryMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey PerryDr. and Mrs. Joe Phillips IIIMr. and Mrs. Richard PhippsProject 20/20 LLCMr. and Mrs. Jamey PughMrs. Sibyl RaganMr. and Mrs. Charles ReddMr. and Mrs. Michael ReelMr. and Mrs. Matt ReevesMr. Hal ReevesDr. and Mrs. Michael ReidMr. and Mrs. Gary ReznikovMr. and Mrs. Udel RichardsonMr. Scott RismillerMr. and Mrs. David RobertsMs. Laurie RobillardMrs. Michelle Robinson in honor of Perry and Chase RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Ray RodriguezMr. and Mrs. David RossMr. and Mrs. Steve RossMr. and Mrs. Sam RothrockMr. and Mrs. David RubalcavaMr. and Mrs. Andrew Ryfun Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Craig SchiltzMr. and Mrs. Frank SettlemyerMr. and Mrs. Stephen Shirley Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Adam SlocumMr. and Mrs. Scott SmithMr. and Mrs. David SmithMr. and Mrs. Ronson Smith in honor of Dawson SmithMr. James SnoddyMr. and Mrs. Brett StevensMr. and Mrs. Matt StultzMr. and Mrs. Gregg SturzMr. and Mrs. Moe SuriSuri SportsMr. and Mrs. Blake SwaffordMr. and Mrs. Christopher TantonMr. Joseph TaylorMr. and Mrs. Martin TaylorMr. and Mrs. John TechmanMr. and Mrs. Eric ThorsenMr. and Mrs. Fred TolbertMr. and Ms. Michael TolbertMs. LaTonya TravisMr. and Mrs. John TruonoMr. and Mrs. Brian TuckerMr. and Mrs. Regan TuckerMr. and Mrs. Scott TuckerDr. and Mrs. Kirk UnderwoodMr. and Mrs. Marcus UnderwoodMr. and Mrs. Shawn VaughanMr. and Mrs. Tom Vigna Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Tim Vroman

Mr. and Mrs. John WaddleMr. and Mrs. Stephen WatfordMr. and Mrs. Ron WatsonMr. and Mrs. Billy WatsonMr. Wesley WattMr. and Mrs. Mike WeberMr. and Mrs. Heinz WegenerMs. Carrie WelchMr. and Mrs. George WelchMr. and Mrs. Phillip Welch Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Chris WheelerMr. and Mrs. Jeff WhiteMr. and Mrs. Sandy WhiteheadMr. and Mrs. Eddie WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Hal WilliamsRev. and Mrs. Ken WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Eric WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Tracy WillisMr. and Mrs. Neal WilsonMr. and Mrs. Charles Woodard IVMr. and Mrs. Charlie WoodmanMs. Angelia WoodsonMr. and Mrs. Zewdu YalewMr. and Ms. David YankeyMr. Joseph YankeyMr. and Mrs. Eric YeagerMrs. Esther YeaklyMr. and Mrs. Sung YiMr. and Mrs. Michael ZaharogiannisDr. and Mrs. Patrick ZanderMr. and Mrs. Peter ZefoMr. and Mrs. Andrew Ziegele in honor of Emily, Adam and

Hannah Ziegele

Corporate and Organization SupportersArt Technology GroupAzmi M. Tawadros DDS, MD PCBaird and Baird Family Dentistry, P.C.Bank of America FoundationBentley, Bentley & BentleyThe Blackwell Family FundBrasfield & Gorrie, LLCCarl Black Automotive GroupChalker & Chalker, P.C.The Chess Guy Inc.Chick-fil-A at West Cobb FSUCKS Packaging, Inc.CLD Martin, LLCThe Dozier Family Foundation, Inc.General Mills - Box Top EducationGeorgia Association for HearingThe Gingrich FoundationGraham Family FoundationHewitt Associates LLC Benefits Resource CenterThe Home Depot FoundationJones Lang LaSalle - Matching Gift ProgramKossover & Company Inc.Land’s End, Inc.Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics Co.MatHand Material Handling SystemsMichael L. Howard, DDSNovartis FoundationOpen Door Pediatric Therapy Services LLCProCore SolutionsProject 20/20 LLCPublix PartnersR.F. Knox Company, Inc.Ready BaseballRetail Display SolutionsRiverside Oral & Facial Surgery

Robson Planning Group, IncSunTrust Foundation Matching Gift ProgramSuri SportsTargetTowne View Baptist ChurchWells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program

Special Thanks to the 10-11 AFC Parent Committee VolunteersAndrew and Ashley Jones, ChairsDave and Carol ArmitageNicole AsheTodd and Katy BrumbelowAllen and Cindy DawsonGeorge and Alecia EthridgeDarin and Laurie KraetschDan and Mimi MerrettJohn and Julie OsterlandBill and K.K. PetitBrad and Ginny RaineyKevin and Tawanna RuskKevin and Peggy SpillaneEmmett and Catina TaliaferroBrian and Mandy Tucker

AthleticsBrasfield & Gorrie, LLCMr. William DixonDr. and Mrs. William Durrett Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Andy FeldmanMr. and Mrs. Steve Janas Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson, Sr.R.F. Knox Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Jack KnoxCLD Martin, LLCMr. and Mrs. Kyle MasseyMr. and Mrs. James MauMr. and Mrs. Christopher MurphyMr. and Mrs. Harry PierceProCore SolutionsReady BaseballMr. and Mrs. Leo ReichertMr. and Mrs. Andy RoukoskiMr. and Mrs. Greg SteeleMr. and Mrs. Michael Watt

FacilitiesMrs. Betty June KauffmanCheryl Draa Interior Designs

Financial AidAnonymous (2)Mr. and Mrs. David CromptonMr. Don Dozier

desig-nated giVing


Mr. and Mrs. Tom DozierThe Dozier Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jim GreenwellMr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Scott KimbroughMr. and Mrs. Paul MajorMr. and Mrs. Thomas RayMr. and Mrs. Chip RennoDr. and Mrs. Alan StevensonMr. Bobby StovallDr. and Mrs. David TilleyMr. and Mrs. David Van de Vate

Happy Birthday JesusDr. and Mrs. Mike BrownMs. Kimberly ButlerMrs. Daina CannonMr. and Mrs. John ChrispMr. and Mrs. Vincent DeesMrs. Barbara DerrerMrs. Shanon EvansMr. and Mrs. Jeff FusonMr. and Mrs. Jason HanerMr. and Mrs. Marcus LigonMr. and Mrs. Jack MerrittMr. and Mrs. Andy RoukoskiMr. and Mrs. Vincent DeesDrs. Dana and Heather Hermanson

In KindMs. Joanne AinsworthMrs. Lyn BennettMr. and Mrs. Bruce BoringChick-fil-A at West Cobb FSUMr. and Mrs. Shawn DavisMr. and Mrs. Allen DawsonMr. and Mrs. Andy FeldmanGordon Contractors, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Don HausfeldMr. and Mrs. Ron MulkeyMr. and Mrs. Mark RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Wade TorpMr. and Mrs. Ty Young

Lower SchoolChick-fil-A at West Cobb FSUMr. and Mrs. Richard MeadorMr. Benjamin Smith Jr.

Marching Band BoostersAnonymous from a grateful parent in honor of Rick Perez’s

hard work

Middle SchoolThe Blackwell Family FundMrs. Kaye Blackwell LongMrs. Kelly Wilson

MissionsAnonymous (6)Rev. and Mrs. Carey AkinDr. and Mrs. Doug Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Dave ArmitageMr. and Mrs. David AustinMs. Joan Tracey AxelberdMr. and Mrs. William BarnhartMr. and Mrs. Jeffery BeckhamMr. and Mrs. Jim BeddowMr. and Mrs. Horace BennettMs. Lisa BettisCarl Black Automotive GroupMr. Bobby BlassMr. and Mrs. Christopher BoggsMs. Delois BrownMr. and Mrs. Ronald BuhrCol. and Mrs. Joseph BurlasMr. and Mrs. Barry ButlerMr. and Mrs. Steve CannonD.A. and D.B. CenterMr. and Mrs. Jon ChandlerMr. and Mrs. Rob Chaput Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Larry ChkoreffMr. and Mrs. Duke ClaussenMr. and Mrs. David CookMr. and Mrs. Lance CooperMr. and Mrs. William CooperMr. and Mrs. Roy Cork IIMr. and Mrs. Damon CostnerMr. and Mrs. Jeff CurtisMr. and Mrs. Keith DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Bill DeatonMr. and Mrs. Richard DeMancheMr. and Mrs. Peter DouglasMaster Sgt. and Mrs. George DowdyMr. and Mrs. John DowseMr. and Mrs. Mark DroegeMr. and Mrs. John EiseleMr. and Mrs. George EthridgeMr. and Mrs. Rick EverswickMr. and Mrs. Shane FayMr. and Mrs. Jonah FisherMr. and Mrs. David Fitzpatrick Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Rick ForgersonMr. and Mrs. Richard FossierMr. and Mrs. Tim FoutsMr. and Mrs. Gerard FreyMr. and Mrs. Larry FullerMr. and Mrs. Mark GarrettMr. and Mrs. Steve GibbonMr. and Mrs. Neal GoldenDr. and Mrs. Rick GrayMr. and Mrs. James GreenMr. and Mrs. Jim GreenwellMr. and Mrs. Benjamen GribbleMr. and Mrs. Robert GuestMr. and Mrs. Matthew HarperMr. and Mrs. Jim HartmanMr. Donald HassebrockMr. and Mrs. Chris HendersonMr. and Mrs. Trey HicksMr. and Mrs. Patrick HiltonMr. Joe Holcombe

Mr. and Mrs. John HolcombeA.M. HolcombeMr. and Mrs. Jon HoukMs. Mary HousleyDr. and Ms. Robert HuntMr. and Mrs. James HuntMr. Scott HuntMr. and Mrs. Bevin HutchinsonMr. and Mrs. Steve IngramMr. and Mrs. Tony JeansJohnson Ferry Baptist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson IVMr. and Mrs. Lanier JohnsonMrs. Marsha JonesMr. and Mrs. Cooper JonesMr. and Mrs. Andrew JostworthMr. and Mrs. E. James JostworthMr. and Mrs. Charles King Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James KlierMs. Blanche LambMr. and Mrs. Michael LanningMr. and Mrs. Bryan LarsonMr. Doug LeggMs. Andrea LeggMr. and Mrs. Trevor LeonardMr. and Mrs. John LupasMr. and Mrs. Ray MartinMr. and Mrs. James MartinMr. and Mrs. Scott MatazinskyMr. and Mrs. Frank MathewsMr. and Mrs. James McAnallyMr. and Mrs. Brian McGearyMr. and Mrs. William McKenzieMr. and Mrs. Rob MezeiMs. Janiece MillerMr. and Mrs. Mark MinorMr. and Mrs. Louie MorganMr. J K. MorganMr. and Mrs. Christopher MurphyMr. and Mrs. Jon NelsonMr. and Mrs. Terry NelsonMrs. Lisa Nicholas and Mr. Jonathan LilesMr. and Mrs. Michael PatrickMr. and Mrs. Gregory PattersonMs. Mary PayneMr. and Mrs. John PeacockMr. and Mrs. John Peery IIMr. and Mrs. R A PippinMr. Preston PoulterMr. and Mrs. George RachMr. and Mrs. Chip RennoMr. and Mrs. Agustin ReynaMr. and Mrs. Pod Miguel Flores Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas RittwegerMr. and Mrs. Bay RobersonMr. and Mrs. Glenn RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Jeff RoginskyMr. and Mrs. Orlando RomanMr. and Mrs. Kevin Rusk

Mrs. and Mr. Kelly SandtSchwab Charitable FundMr. and Mrs. David SheffieldMr. Daniel SheffieldDr. and Mrs. Timothy SheltonMr. and Mrs. Howard SimpsonMr. and Mrs. Danny SingletonMr. and Mrs. Micheal SmithDr. and Mrs. Kevin SpillaneStoneBridge ChurchMr. and Mrs. Christopher TantonDr. and Mrs. Azmi TawadrosMr. and Mrs. Randall ThomasMr. and Mrs. Greg ThompsonDr. and Mrs. David TilleyTowne View Baptist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Stan UsryMr. and Mrs. Gerald UsryMr. Al ValianiMs. Penny ValianiColonel (Ret) Paul Valvo and Michelle J. ValvoMr. and Mrs. David Van de VateMr. and Mrs. Shawn VaughanMr. and Mrs. Martin VelasquezMs. Donna VonfeldtMr. and Mrs. Mike WeberMr. and Mrs. Bob WeberMr. and Mrs. Dave WeberMr. and Mrs. Derek WelchMr. and Mrs. Randy WestMr. and Mrs. Andy WhortonMr. and Mrs. Tracy WillisMr. and Mrs. Bryan WilsonMs. Rachel L. WilsonMr. Lawrence Yeates and Karen SchraubenMr. and Mrs. Greg Youra

Performing ArtsMr. and Mrs. Stephen BurtonMr. and Mrs. William DeWeeseMr. and Mrs. Jim Perry

PreschoolGraham Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Mark Graham

PTFMr. and Mrs. Kevin BarlowMr. and Mrs. Scott BerrymanMr. and Mrs. Stephen BlackburnMr. and Mrs. Donald BonaChick-fil-A at West Cobb FSUMr. and Mrs. Gurdon CountsGeneral Mills - Box Top EducationMr. and Mrs. Patrick GilbertMr. and Mrs. Mike GordonDrs. Dana and Heather HermansonMr. and Mrs. Bevin HutchinsonMr. and Mrs. Gerald KirchhoferMs. Mary P. Lacy

Mr. and Mrs. Perry LambMr. De LittleMr. and Mrs. Stephen MeltonMs. Katherine MooreMr. and Mrs. Ron MulkeyPublix PartnersMr. and Mrs. Orlando S. RomanMr. and Mrs. Bill SchnureMr. and Mrs. Greg SteeleTargetMr. and Mrs. Chad Wilson

RoboticsLockheed-Martin Aeronautics Co.Mr. and Mrs. John Quarles

ScholarshipRay and Myra Miller in memory of Stephen Werner

Service DayMr. and Mrs. Kevin BarlowMr. and Mrs. Scott BerrymanMr. and Mrs. Stephen BlackburnMr. and Mrs. Donald BonaMr. and Mrs. Gurdon Counts IIIMr. and Mrs. Patrick GilbertMr. and Mrs. Mike GordonDrs. Dana and Heather HermansonMr. and Mrs. Bevin HutchinsonMr. and Mrs. Gerald KirchhoferMs. Mary LacyMr. and Mrs. Perry LambMr. De LittleMr. and Mrs. Stephen MeltonMs. Katherine MooreMr. and Mrs. Ron MulkeyMr. and Mrs. Orlando S. RomanMr. and Mrs. Bill SchnureMr. and Mrs. Greg SteeleMr. and Mrs. Chad Wilson

Each year hundreds of volunteers give gener-ously of their time and talents. We could not do it without YOU! Thank you for your service and for all you do on behalf of our students and our school.

AnonymousAnonymous FoundationThe Mable Adair Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Paul Addis, Jr.American Tower Matching Gift ProgramMr. and Mrs. David AustinBank of America FoundationMr. and Mrs. William BarnhartMr. and Mrs. Fred Bentley, Jr.Bill and Stacey BolenBrasfield & Gorrie, LLCMr. and Mrs. Rob Chaput, Jr.

CKS Packaging, Inc.Mrs. and Mr. Fred Cook, Jr.The Cooper FamilyThe Dawson FamilyMr. and Mrs. Tom DozierDr. and Mrs. James ElsbreeMrs. Patricia ElsbreeGeorge and Alecia EthridgeMr. and Mrs. Andrew FeldmanPrice Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund Graham Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Mark GrahamMr. and Mrs. Dale Hughes

Drs. Robert K. Hunt and Linda J. Peery HuntJ&M RentalsJanas Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Reynold JenningsMr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson IVMr. and Mrs. Andrew JonesMr. and Mrs. Jack KnoxLighthouse MarketingMr. and Mrs. John LupasDr. and Mrs. Steven McCuneMr. and Mrs. Joe McDonaldMr. and Mrs. Norrie McKenzie

Mr. and Mrs. Ray MillerMNM HoldingsMr. and Mrs. Ron MulkeyMr. and Mrs. Christopher MurphyStuart and Eulene Murray Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jim PerryMr. and Mrs. Harry Pierce, Jr.ProCore SolutionsMr. and Mrs. Thomas RaineyMr. and Mrs. Chip RennoRiverside Oral & Facial Surgery, PCMs. Marilyn RowlandIda Alice Ryan Charitable Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Tom SawyerMr. and Mrs. Charles SewellMr. and Mrs. David SheffieldMr. and Mrs. Carl SigmanMr. and Mrs. Sherman SmithMr. and Mrs. Greg SteeleMr. and Mrs. Mark StevensMr. Richard Sullivan, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. David TilleyTip Top Poultry, IncMr. and Mrs. Michael WattMr. and Mrs. Dave WeberMs. Mary WilsonMr. and Mrs. Steve WoodruffDr. and Mrs. Stanley WrinkleMr. and Mrs. Ty Young

Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign to Date

THANK YOU to these donors for making early gifts to the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign!

2010-2011 DESIGNATED GIVING


you “tAke the credIt” ANd chANGe A lIfeMount Paran Christian School thanks the 165 individuals (including three corporations)who participated in the 2011 Georgia GOAL program. Through your support, we were able to secure $413,558 tax credit dollars for Financial Aid. We are grateful for your participation!

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� �•��2011�Tax�Year�—�$413,558�raised�tax�credit�dollars

� •��2010�Tax�Year�—�$390,200�raised�tax�credit�dollars

� �•��2009�Tax�Year�—�$266,000�raised�tax�credit�dollars

For more information regarding the Georgia GOAL tax credit program, please visit our web- site at www.mtparanschool.com/goal or contact the development office at 770-578-0182.

Note: This report reflects only donations processed through the development office. Many “fund raisers” throughout the school (PTF, Eagle Backers, Band Boosters, and other club/mission group fund raising) are not processed through development, and therefore, are not included in these reported numbers. It is our intent to be as accurate as possible in reporting donors. We realize, however, that errors may inadvertently be made, and we apologize in advance for any inaccuracies that may occur in this report.

Annual Fund Campaign Totals for FY 2010-2011$436,090 (compared to $372,326 the previous year 09-10)

760 Total Donors (compared to 630 donors 09-10)

100% Staff Participation

100% Board Participation

82% Parent Participation (compared to 61% the previous year 09-10)

All Giving to MPCS FY 2010-2011Performing Arts $11,350

Other designated gifts (includes academic areas) $43,164

Financial Aid $63,984

Athletics $88,949

Missions $95,453

Annual Fund $436,090

Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign $1,456,000

TOTAL GIVING (compared to $1,659,124 in 09-10) $2,194,990

INCOME84% tuition and fees

10% Gifts and Contributions

3% student/Parent fund raisinG

2% investment inCome

1% rental, auxiliary, and other inCome

57% instruCtional

17% debt

16% administrative and oPerational

7% student aCtivities and serviCes

3% finanCial aid

EXPENSES

84%

10%

1% 3%

2%

57%

7%

17%

3%

16%

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TA Capital Campaign Update

Theclockistickingandwearenearingthefinishlineonthefirstandmostcritical phase of the Imagine Tomorrow Capital Campaign. Just how close are we to celebrating sweet victory? What do we really achieve for MPCS by hittingthisfirstbenchmarkofthecapitalcampaign?Andwhatisthemainfactor in our success? In late 2007 and with an unprecedented $10 million grant from the Stuart and Eulene Murray Family Foundation, Mount Paran Christian SchoolpurchasedtheMurrayArtsCenterandofficiallylaunchedthecapitalcampaign to pay for the Center, build a high school addition, and construct an athletic stadium. While it hasn’t been the ideal economic climate since that time, we pressed on with the campaign in faith, and the Lord’s blessings have been abundant! In 2010, an anonymous Atlanta foundation made a challenge grant for $1.5 million, accessible if our school community could raise the remaining $5 million by January 2013 (needed for the full $16.5 million purchase of the Murray Arts Center.) Since that time, many of our MPCS families and friends have made generous gift commitments, including the Hughes’ $1 million donation, to draw us closer to that goal. To date, we have raised $14.2 million which is 86 percent of our phase one goal! So, how close are we? $2.3 million by December 31, 2012. That’s it! We canliterallyseethefinishline. When we are successful in raising this remaining $2.3 million needed to trigger thechallengegrant,a fewthingswillhappen:1)Thefirstphaseof the capital campaign will be complete; 2) We will be able to move on to the needed high school addition (to accommodate the growth in enrollment and class offerings) and the athletic stadium which serves as home to football,soccer,lacrosse,trackandfield,cheerleading,andmarchingband;3) As soon as we pay off the Murray Arts Center, we can direct attention to enhancing various program areas of the school.

One more thing is at stake for MPCS—our reputation. This is a pivotal moment. The challenge grant being offered is, in essence, a test for our school community. At the end of December, having successfully achieved the goal, we will have also made the strong statement that we are a leading institution and worthy of further funding by major foundations. To attract theirattentionforfutureprojects,wemustfirstproveourabilitytorallythesupport of our families. Foundations have told us, if we are successful in this firstphase,theywillconsidergiftstothehighschooladditionandathleticstadium. Meeting this challenge grant will determine whether our families mustbearthefinancialburdenofthesefutureprojectsalone,orwhetherourschool will have standing in the philanthropic community that earns us the opportunity to access outside funding. WhatdoweneedinordertofinishtheMurrayArtsCenterphaseandliterally catapult MPCS to the next level? YOU. Now is the time for everyfamily and friend of MPCS to prayerfully consider their own gift to the capital campaign and go above and beyond what you normally give each year. This is a sacrificial gift; an investment that will benefit your children andfuture students, as evidenced in the photos throughout this issue. Just like those parents a decade before you who built this beautiful campus for your children, we ask you to invest in MPCS for coming generations. Why should you give? Our God and His children deserve the very best we can give. While tuition runs the school at a basic level, dramatic enhancements to our programs and facilities expansions requires an investment through sacrificialgiving.Inotherwords,itisnotaboutthebuildings.It’saboutwhat happensinsidethebuildingsandclassrooms,onthestageandonthefield, and in the heart of every child. It’s about preparing every student academically and spiritually, to be servant-leaders. It’s about helping them explore their gifts and learning how to use those gifts in a way that impacts the world for Christ. We invite you to Imagine Tomorrow, to change our students’ lives, and to create a legacy for your children and family through our capital campaign.

It’s Time to Imagine Tomorrow, TodayWritten by Jennifer New

• Giving is a personal decision based on each family’s set of unique factors. However, we ask that you stretch your faith and make a gift above your normal giving.

• A one-time gift of cash or a multi-year pledge (over three years) will both be counted toward our goal. In other words, if making a multi-year pledge enables your family to commit more, we are able to count the full amount toward the challenge. (Ex. A $30,000 pledge in annual payments of $10,000 counts as $30,000 toward the challenge goal.)

• Spread the word to grandparents, family friends, relatives, and business colleagues who have the ability to make a major gift.

• There are multiple and various named gift opportunities available throughout campus including the Murray Arts Center, academic spaces, and athletic facilities. Contact the Development Office for a complete list.

how we’ll GeT There: Three-Phases of Campaign estimated Cost – $23,500,000

RANGE Gifts still NEEdEd tOtAl

$10,000,000 0 of 1 $10,000,000 $1,000,000 1 of 3 $3,000,000 $500,000 6 of 7 $3,500,000 $250,000 8 of 10 $2,500,000 $100,000 12 of 15 $1,000,000 $50,000 15 of 20 $1,000,000 $25,000 20 of 25 $625,000 $10,000 30 of 50 $500,000 $5,000 50 of 90 $450,000 $1,000 - $4,999 115 of 150 $300,000 Up to $1,000 many $125,000 $23,500,000

Now is the time! While there are staff and volunteers making personal contact with many families, don’t wait for that call. If you are ready to discuss a gift or have questions before making a decision, please complete the response card attached in this publication or contact the school. Jennifer New in the Development Office, Dr. Tilley, or a parent volunteer will be happy to visit with you and review the details of the campaign. Thanks!

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hiGh sChool addition$5.5m, build after funds are raised

athletiC stadium$1.5m, build afterfunds are raised

Phase 1 Goal: $16,500,000

$14,200,000

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TOTAL RAISED TO DATE

Remaining: $2,300,000

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