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columns2021A Saint James School Publication for Students, Alumni, and Friends

Values in Action———

Student Leadership———

Trojan Tally

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DEAR SAINT JAMES FAMILY,

L ooking back over the last

year, we have learned much.

We began last school year—

facing a mountain of uncertainties—

with our focus on how our values shape

us and guide our actions. Throughout

this past year, we have experienced the

significance of our school’s core values

of character, commitment, courage,

and community. Through the trying

circumstances we faced, we have seen

in new and deeply felt ways that we all

needed each other to keep going day by

day. Many things that our teachers,

staff, and students did each school day

to make school work demonstrated great

measures of Character, Commitment,

and Courage and represented the

heart of the Community that defines

school life at Saint James.

In the actions of our school community, I

was daily reminded of one of my favorite

poems, “Sermons We See” by Edgar

Albert Guest. Through his poem, Guest

shows us that our actions speak a

powerful language and that the examples

we set through our actions can make a

difference in the lives of the people

around us. As we went about our work

each day of guiding and supporting our

children in school, many lines of this

poem were on my heart. As Guest so

clearly explains, “[T]he best of all the

preachers are the men who live their

creeds, / For to see good put in action is

what everybody needs.” As I walked the

halls during the school day, greeted

students in the mornings or during

afternoon carpool, or cheered on our

students during a great performance or

a well-played athletic game, I realized,

through the examples of the adults and

children in our school community, that

in challenging times—as in all times—the

best thing we can do is to put good into

action.

Through the challenges and the

adversities, our school family has

become stronger. And, we have all

learned how to become better through

the examples of each other. Our

children, our teachers and staff, and our

families have all been part of doing

something that has taught us new

lessons—and we are all the better for it.

There are countless lessons we have

learned this past year. Here are three

that I will always remember and that I

have seen in action at Saint James each

day over the last year:

We can do anything when we keep our

focus on what is best for our children.

We all have limitless capacity to do

good, and we have the power to

multiply our good every day and in all

we do. We multiply our good as we

actively look for ways to build up our

children and everyone around us and

when we truly dedicate ourselves to

serving others.

We teach our children many things

each day; first and foremost is

character. Our actions and our

examples have the potential to teach our

children some of the most important

lessons about character and what

matters most in life.

You will see in this issue of Columns

stories and examples capturing some of

the ways we have demonstrated our core

values and our mission commitment to

preparing our children to flourish in life

through challenging them and assisting

them in realizing their potential so that

they are ready to lead lives of

responsibility, service, and achievement.

We are grateful for our Saint James

family, and we are hopeful for our future.

As we look ahead to the coming year, we

have a deeper understanding of how

much we all mean to each other and the

impact we can make in each other's lives.

We are moving forward, forever changed

by the past year and guided by the

lessons we have learned. Our focus will

remain on doing what is best for our

students, doing all the good we can for

each other, and living in ways that teach

character to our children. As we move

forward, we know deep in our hearts

what it means to say, We are Trojans,

24/7! We are Saint James School!

Dr. Larry McLemore, Head of School

#WeAreSaintJamesSchool

THANK YOU,THANK YOU,Parent Association!Parent Association!

FALL FESTIVAL IS BACK!FALL FESTIVAL IS BACK!TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19: MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A NIGHT OF FUN, GAMES, AND COMMUNITY

Two years ago, the Saint James Parent Association (STJPA) was

redesigned to better engage parents across all divisions in

contributing to the success of the school. Composed solely of parent

volunteers, the STJPA works together to raise funds that can be used to support

school needs and bring the school community together.

Although the 2020-2021 school year was a little different due to Covid, and big events

like Fall Festival and the Used Uniform Sale were canceled, the great work of the

STJPA continued. The annual gift wrap sale was moved online, which was a huge

success. Two family nights were held at local restaurants in the spring. In addition,

the STJPA began the development of an online business directory to help promote

Saint James parent and alumni-owned businesses.

Funds raised through STJPA-related activities are so important to our school.

During the past year alone, these funds were used to purchase the following items,

to name a few:

+ Touchless thermometers for

temperature checks

+ CPR mannequins for student and

coach training

+ Umbrellas for picnic tables

in the Quad

+ Middle school robotics supplies

+ Swag bags for overnight field trips

+ Senior t-shirts

+ Kindergarten and senior signs

+ Teacher thank you meals

GET INVOLVED!The STJPA is always looking for parent volunteers to help chair and serve at

different events. To find out more, email [email protected].

A WORD OF THANKS We would like to offer a special thank you to the 2020-2021 STJPA Board. Your

commitment to furthering the mission of the school and to serving our students has

truly made us better!

Johanna Sims, president

Mary Pool, president-elect

Kristen McLendon, secretary

Katherine Akin, treasurer

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pg 6 WE ARE TROJANS, 24/7! Our Values Shape Us

pg 8 A YEAR WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER 2020 Was Definitely a Year of Firsts

pg 10 STEM AND STJ A Winning Combination

pg 12 ON THE ROAD AGAIN Fun Field Trips Are Back

pg 14 THE CLASS OF 2021 Seniors Earned $4.9 Million in Scholarships

pg 15 TROJAN TALLY Honoring Achievements

Academics & Leadership, Pg 16

Boys And Girls Athletics, Pg 17

Fine & Performing Arts, Pg 18

pg 20 A WELCOMING FACE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE Student Ambassadors

pg 21 PEER TUTORS and YMCA YOUTH LEADERSHIP

pg 22 ELEMENTARY CLASSES TAKE CENTER STAGE Elementary Performing Arts

pg 24 WHERE ARE THEY NOW Alumni Notes

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On the Cover: Seniors Ryan Barranco, Malik Melton, Carson Howard, Tyson Eley, and Alexander McHorne celebrate becoming alumni of Saint James School.

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In 2020, Saint James School was recognized as an exemplary school by the Southern Association of

Independent Schools during its re-accreditation process!


Saint James School

2021-2022 Saint James Board of Trustees

Lt Col Dex McCain, USAF, Retired, Chair

Steve Barranco

Sam Colson

Dr. Tim Doles

Samarria Dunson

Jeri Groce ‘99

Jon Hand

Michael Jenkins ‘97

Jon Killough

Kimberly Mathews

Cathy Pearson ‘76

Barry Prim

Arthur Ray

Dr. Jay Robertson ‘97

Col Sherry Stearns-Boles, USAF, Retired

Charisse Stokes

Editor Alissa Cantrell

Writers

Kate Bartlett, Alissa Cantrell, Laura Hassell (Alumni Notes),

Kimberly Ramsey, and other contributors

Photographers

Bryan Hubbard, Esther Malmberg, Patti Pelham ‘96,

Stephen Poff, Total Image, and other contributors

Head of School

Dr. Larry McLemore ‘00, [email protected]

Academic Dean

Susan Atkins, [email protected]

Director of Admissions and Enrollment

Elizabeth Hawke ‘02, [email protected]

Director of Communications and Development

Alissa Cantrell, [email protected]

Associate Director of Admissions and Alumni

Laura Hassell ‘98, [email protected]

Business Manager

Elizabeth Fritz, [email protected]

Shop The Wooden HorseThe Wooden Horse, our Saint James gift shop, has new inventory arriving frequently! Stop by the Saint James elementary school building to purchase branded STJ spirit wear, backpacks, accessories, and used uniforms throughout the year.

Mission Saint James is an independent, nonsectarian, college

preparatory school with a student body broadly representative of

college-bound students. We are committed to challenging and assisting

students in realizing their individual potential and preparing them for

lives of responsibility, service, and achievement.

Columns is published annually by Saint James School and is distributed free to alumni and to parents of students, as well as to other friends of the school. Address changes may be sent to Amy Able, Saint James School, 6010 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL 36116, or to [email protected].

Saint James School admits students of any race, religion, color, gender, creed, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, creed, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Character “Character is the real foundation of all worthwhile success.”—John Hays Hammon

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T hese four words may sound simple on the surface;

however, they carry a big meaning at Saint James

School. These are our core values, and they are the

foundation of everything we do. Each one defines what it means to

be a Trojan and how to fulfill our mission of preparing students for

lives of responsibility, service, and achievement.

The Dalai Lama once said, “Open your arms to change but

don’t let go of your values.”

During a year that required us to continuously be flexible and

adaptable, our students, faculty, and staff put our core values

into action more than ever. Every single day, they lived the

phrase “We are Trojans, 24/7!” by supporting and

encouraging each other and creatively finding ways to carry

on traditions and stand behind our mission. Here are just a few

examples of how we saw our Trojan values brought to life

during the past year.

Our Values Shape Us

Character. Commitment. Courage. Community.

This spring, William

Taylor received the

Middle School Principal’s

Award for consistently

demonstrating what it

means to be a Trojan of

character. Described as

well-liked, respectful, and

friendly, William is a

leader among his peers. Mrs. Shelaine Taylor praised William

as a student who consistently does the right thing and doesn’t

hesitate to acknowledge when he makes a mistake. Well

done, William!

High school history

teacher Mr. David Rudd

‘81 is known for

intentionally putting

others before himself, and

this starts with his

students. With more than

25 years of teaching

experience at Saint James, Mr. Rudd has always been

thoughtful in how to reach students and bring out the best in

each one. Mrs. Jennifer Poplin says, “He is well-loved by

students and fellow faculty members for always leading by

example, serving others, focusing on the whole child, and

helping others succeed.” That is what the Trojan character is

all about!

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Commitment “Commitment is what transforms a promise into a reality.”—Abraham Lincoln

Courage “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” —Winston Churchill

Community “Community is, first of all, a quality of the heart. It grows from the spiritual knowledge that we are alive not for ourselves but for one another.”—Henri Nouwen

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There is no better example of Trojan commitment than Ms. Vicky Christie. Last

year, Ms. Christie retired from Saint James. Then Covid happened, and the 6th

grade math position opened up a month before school began. Dr. Larry McLemore

called Ms. Christie to see if she would consider coming back for at least one year and

moving to middle school. Without hesitation, her answer was, “Yes!” We are so glad

she has decided to “stay out of retirement” for a little longer!

The best kind of friend is

the one who has the

courage to be friends

with anyone, no matter

what. And, that’s the

kind of friend you get

with rising sixth-grader

Emily Darby. This

courage is just one

reason Mrs. Andrea Harris says Emily was selected for the

Elementary School Principal’s Award. “Emily is kind, she

excels at what she puts her mind to, she is fiercely

independent, and she is a great communicator with her

teachers,” Mrs. Harris said. Congratulations Emily for having

the courage to stay true to yourself and to be the friend we all

want in our lives.

One doesn’t need to look much further than our Elementary

Enrichment Teachers for another great example of Trojan

courage. In an effort to minimize the spread of germs and

cohort each individual class of students in one dedicated

classroom, this wonderful team of teachers had to rethink

everything. Instead of teaching in their specialized

classrooms, they spent most of the school year traveling to

each class with their art supplies, musical instruments, live

animals, technology devices, and a very large collection of

library books! Yet, they did it with a smile on their faces and a

focus on what’s best for our students and the greater STJ

community.

Imagine stepping

onto the t-ball field

for the first time

and hearing your

name chanted

from the stands.

This is exactly what

it was like for pre-schooler Mac McCurdy, who is also the son

of high school faculty member Mrs. Joanna McCurdy. During

t-ball season this spring, Mac had his own fan club of high

school students who cheered him on and nurtured his

development. There is nowhere else you will find a stronger

sense of community than this!

Dutch student

Thomas

Malmberg walked

into STJ on the

first day

understanding

little English but sporting a smile a mile wide. His happy

demeanor immediately endeared him to his fellow fifth-

graders and eliminated any language barrier. Affectionately

known as the “labrador,” Thomas jumped into every Saint

James activity he could with a desire to be part of the greater

Trojan community. This contagious attitude earned him the

Elementary International Student of the Year Award.

Each year, the Middle School Leadership Award goes to a student who is

dependable, leads by example, and steps up to get the job done. A high-performing

student both in and out of the classroom, Danny Trock received this special honor

because of his unparalleled commitment to leading others as the middle school

president of the Student Government Association (SGA) and to being involved in the

band and the tennis team. Danny, we are so proud of you.

T here is a first time for

everything, and 2020 was

definitely a year of firsts. It

would be easy to focus on all of the

difficulties in the challenges, but we

prefer to think of them in a more positive

light. Every challenge presented an

opportunity— to work together to find a

creative solution, to teach our students

flexibility and adaptability, to build

resilience in times of trial, and to truly

celebrate the wins along the way. And,

that’s exactly what the Trojan family did.

To truly understand how far we’ve

come in the last year, we must first

take a look back at Spring Break 2020.

As the Covid pandemic began to sweep

the nation and uncertainty about the

future set in, Saint James leadership

made a quick and decisive move to

begin preparing for the possibility of

virtual learning. Students were released

for Spring Break a day early with as

many supplies sent home as possible

“just in case.” The faculty and staff

used that Friday to start training on

how to use programs like Zoom and

Screencast and continued their work

over the next 10 days preparing new,

creative ways to teach students

remotely. By the Wednesday after Spring

Break, we were up and running with

virtual school and were proudly the

first school in Montgomery to do so.

Switching from traditional, in-person

school to virtual school basically

overnight was a huge learning curve

for teachers, students, and parents.

The dedication our entire school

community showed was incredible. It

wasn’t without its challenges; however,

every student and faculty member made

the best of the situation and made an

effort to celebrate wins along the way.

The greatest celebration was the

drive-through parade held on campus

in May. As faculty and staff lined the

streets, parents and students drove

through with their cars decorated, signs

of appreciation held high, and smiles

from every direction. There may have

been a few happy tears, too. It was the

Trojan community at its finest and

filled all of our hearts to overflowing!

Fast forward to August, and the first

day of school. After such a long period

of time apart, it was a joyous day to

see our students running into their

classrooms, excited to see friends, and

happy to be back. Although we couldn’t

see their smiles behind the masks, we

could see all of the smiling eyes, and each

classroom felt like we were home again!

The new school year certainly looked

different—there were masks,

temperature checks, spaced-out

“PERSISTENCE AND RESILIENCE ONLY COME FROM HAVING BEEN GIVEN THE CHANCE TO WORK THROUGH DIFFICULT PROBLEMS.”—GEVER TULLEY

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desks, hand sanitizer stations, and

increased sanitization efforts. Lunch

was moved from The Commons to

classrooms in an effort to prevent the

spread of Covid. Words like hybrid,

Voluntary Remote Learning (VRL),

orange, yellow, close contact,

asymptomatic, quarantine, and

vaccine were heard so frequently we

almost considered adding them to our

spelling curriculum! And, for the first

time ever, teachers had a dual

classroom with students in person

and remote at the same time, bringing

a whole new meaning to classroom

management.

With all that was new and different,

Saint James students, faculty, and

staff worked together to creatively

keep our traditions alive. From the

Trojan Walk at Homecoming and pep

rallies and Holiday Convocation held

on the football field, to Veterans Day

on the Quad and our Kindergarten/

Senior Buddy Program, the Trojan

spirit was alive and well with all that

makes Saint James so special.

In the spring, we saw even more

progress in the right direction.

More than 85% of our faculty and

staff courageously chose to receive

the Covid vaccine, helping create

more immunity and showing an

unmatched dedication to the

well-being of our school community.

In addition, we continued to see our

faculty strive for safe and creative

ways to get our students back to doing

the things they love to do from

academics and arts to athletics.

Elementary programs, Cabaret, The

Putnam County Spelling Bee, choir

concerts, and band concerts brought

our musicians and performers back

on stage. Our students hit the road

again with field trips to Lanark,

Birmingham, Savannah, and Camp

Chandler. Awards Day celebrated our

students’ achievements. Trojan Day let

everyone engage in some much-

needed fun and laughter. Seniors

began the busy lead-up to graduation

with college sweatshirt day, a day at

the zoo with their kindergarten

buddies, and of course, prom. Our

students brought home state

championships in cross country, track

and field, and tennis, and our athletes

reached the playoffs and earned

individual accolades in almost every

sport. We saw students earn national

academic recognition and district and

state-level honors in the fine and

performing arts. Plus, we came

together to celebrate our seniors and

kindergartners at Senior Walk and

their respective graduation

ceremonies. It was just like any other

year in the life of a Trojan, with masks

and some new vocabulary words

thrown in along the way!

From the first day of virtual school

last spring when we were nervous but

excited to see each other on iPads to

the last day of school this spring when

Dr. McLemore celebrated by going

down the whale slide with the

Kindergarten class, it was truly a year

we will always remember. But most

importantly when we look back, we

will remember the commitment and

dedication of our faculty and staff, the

resilience of our students, and the joy

it brought everyone to FINALLY see

our halls buzzing with activity and to

once again see the smiles behind the

masks. We are Saint James School!


ACTE Middle School L to R: David Boles, Asher Hagler, Sophie Shoults, Abigail Roark

S TEM at STJ has for many years been an important focus

in developing the whole child and helping our students tap

into their individual potential. In addition to learning

about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM

programs teach our students skills that will benefit them throughout

their lives—things like critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation,

teamwork, and project management.

Under the direction of Mrs. Deborah Otis, Ms. Martha

Cavanaugh, and Mrs. Tina Waggoner, many of our elementary

and middle school students had unique experiences this year that

allowed them to learn, grow, and compete in STEM-related

competitions—and they brought home a lot of hardware!

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ACTE Elementary Bottom row, L to R: Dina Hagler, Will Roark, Zoe Cortell, Molly Phillips, Harper Martin Top row, L to R: Jackson Clovis, Emily Trock, Peyton Stewart, Yeriel Kim, Hanan Miller

STATE TECH FAIREach year, the Alabama Consortium of Technology in

Education (ACTE) holds tech fairs at a regional and

state level for students interested in submitting projects

in categories ranging from animation and productivity

design to robotics and video production.

This year, students in 2nd–5th grades competed first at

the Young Trojan Tech Fair, and those in third grade

and above who placed 1st or 2nd automatically qualified

for the ACTE regional tech fair. In addition, we had a

number of middle school students who chose to

participate in the regional tech fair, with a goal of

qualifying for state. All of those students, in 3rd–8th

grades, who placed 1st or 2nd in their category and age

level at regionals automatically qualified for the ACTE

State Tech Fair.

Our students had a wonderful showing at all three tech

fairs, with 23 students qualifying for the statewide

competition. Congratulations to our eight state

champions, three 2nd place winners, and three 3rd

place winners!



TECHMGM COMPETITIONSEvery December, TechMGM partners with companies and

organizations across the community to celebrate national

Computer Science Education Week and to raise awareness

of STEM and computer science opportunities in the area.

This year’s celebration included several STEM-related

competitions among area independent and public schools.

1st Place Rube Goldberg—The Rube Goldberg competition

focuses on using elaborate steps to accomplish a simple

task, and our Blazing Trojans did just that with their

hands-free sanitizer machine. This creative team of fifth

graders used a kit composed of marbles, dominoes, string,

cardboard paper holders, and much more to build this

amazing machine and show that even during a pandemic,

hygiene can be fun!

1st Place Glide App Design—This competition challenged

middle school students to use the Glide App, which

improves efficiency through the use of Google sheets, to

design a school-related app that would either provide

information on attendance or extracurricular activities.

The Flaming Trojans, a dynamic group of seventh graders,

won the design competition which allows users to look up

information about Saint James’ extracurricular activities

for middle school and above.

This winning team was also invited to build an app for the

Montgomery TechLab Accelerator Demo Day in April. At

the event, nearly a dozen people were able to pitch their

start-up ideas to local investors and leaders in hopes of

securing funding and support for their businesses. Our

students created an app that allowed attendees to get

details and contact numbers for each pitch using a QR

code. The crowd cheered them on for their hard work,

team-oriented approach, and creativity!

Glide App L to R: Shelaine Taylor, Parker Henry, Sophie Shoults, Jesse Johnson, Lucy Lim, Tatum Richard, Deborah Otis

Rube Goldberg L to R: Nick Freeman with Jacobs Engineering, Richard Conner, Tristan Skelton, Bailey Fife, Hanan Miller, Dina Hagler, Emily Darby

Young Trojan Tech Fair

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F ield trips have long since been a Saint James

tradition, and after a short break, our Trojans are

thrilled to be back on the road again to great

destinations! Although times and places may have looked a little

different than years past, the memories were just as amazing—

and the adventures were used to help shape our students’

character, responsibility, and independence.

Savannah, GA

Every year, our eighth grade students, their teachers, and

several administrators embark on a journey to Washington,

D.C. Due to the many Covid restrictions in our nation’s

capital, this year’s class took a different route and headed to

one of the world’s friendliest cities—Savannah, GA. The fun

began with a bus ride from Montgomery and continued upon

arrival with a visit to the National Museum of the Mighty

Eighth Air Force, Old Fort Jackson, and the Georgia State

Railroad Museum. In addition, they took a full tour of the city,

visited the marine biology lab at Tybee Island, and danced

their way down the river on a riverboat cruise. From the

authentic southern cuisine to the incredible lessons in

history, the Class of 2025 had an unforgettable experience.

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Birmingham, AL

When the seventh graders boarded the bus to

Birmingham in May, they knew it was going to

be a great day at STJ! Up first was the

Birmingham Zoo, where the students observed

many animals in their natural habitat and

explored all the zoo had to offer. The next stop

was Vulcan Park. There, they learned about

the unique history of the iron and steel

industry and the important role Birmingham

still plays in the industry today. Finally, they

ventured to the McWane Center where they

experienced the many different STEM exhibits

and watched an IMAX movie on underwater

caves. It was a nice change of pace, and the

students enjoyed every minute!

CAMP ASCCA

Each year as our fifth graders prepare to embark on their voyage to

middle school, they take a much-anticipated trip to Camp ASCCA for a

three-day Environmental Science Camp. Located on Lake Martin,

Camp ASCCA provides students with the opportunity to engage in fun

outdoor activities—such as forestry, canoeing, ziplining, fishing, and

living streams—under the supervision of their teachers, chaperones,

and friends. In addition, they focus on developing independence and

team-building skills while taking time to appreciate the natural world

around them. Evening activities are also designed to bring out the fun

in all who attend, and karaoke is definitely at the top of the list!

This year, Saint James took two trips to Camp ASCCA—one with our

fifth graders and one with our sixth graders who missed out last year

due to Covid. Parents, students, and faculty members said it was well

worth the wait, and they made memories (and developed new skills)

that will last a lifetime!

We were honored to welcome Mr. Fred Draper ‘88, Mayor of Anniston, AL., as our 2021 Commencement speaker. He delivered a wonderful address to the graduates and their guests about how serving people from all backgrounds throughout life’s journey teaches you about yourself. In addition, Mayor Draper talked about failure, saying that, “Your response is what defines you, not the failure itself.” He charged graduates to get back up when they fall and to serve by helping others who fall as well.

Mrs. Kiki Hughes was awarded the G. Stanley Frazer Faculty Award for her unfailing commitment and numerous contributions in all aspects of STJ. Mrs. Hughes is the history department chair in our high school and also serves as the advisor for our youth in government programs. Saint James alumnus and former Alabama Youth Governor Claudia Hubbard ‘18 and Ryan Barranco, a graduating senior and the 2020-2021 Alabama Youth Governor, presented the award.

Mrs. Andrea Harris was awarded the Melba B. Richardson Lifetime Achievement Award for her years of service, leadership, and positive attitude as first a teacher and now elementary school principal. Mrs. Harris knows every family in her division, builds strong relationships, and is unfailingly positive and kind. In addition, she is always ready to help make STJ better and recently served as the co-lead for our widely applauded school safety action plan.

Senior Ella Taylor delivered the Senior Address during Commencement. She encouraged her fellow graduates to use courage, grit, and compassion to positively shape the world, not just conquer it. She ended her address by saying, “Every single one of us has something to contribute. We just have to have enough courage to love people, and enough grit to do it when it’s hard.”

Senior Spencer Madore was awarded the G. Stanley Frazer Student Award as selected by his peers and presented by the Board of Trustees Chair, Retired Lt Col Dex McCain. Spencer is well-loved by his classmates and fellow Trojans for his positive attitude and for representing the ideals that make Saint James the top college preparatory school in the Greater Montgomery area.

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The Class of 2021 EarnedThe Class of 2021 Earned

$4.9 $4.9 MILLION IN MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPS

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ALWAYS REMEMBER, YOU HAVE WITHIN YOU THE

strength, THE patience, AND THE passion TO

REACH FOR THE STARS TO change the world.—Harriet Tubman

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much — Helen Keller.

When my husband and I first toured

Saint James in 2013, we were

immediately greeted with a sense of

belonging. We felt at home here and

were confident Saint James would

provide a loving and challenging

environment that would help our

children realize their fullest potential.

This year, Jamison and Keagan will

enter the fifth and fourth grades,

respectively. From their first days in

Pre-K3 to now, they have been nurtured

every step of the way while being given

endless opportunities to learn, explore,

and grow. We have seen them branch

out of their comfort zones, develop

friendships with students from

countries and cultures all over the

world, and flourish socially, emotionally,

and academically. And, we are forever

grateful we chose Saint James School

for their education.

Last July, I took on a new role with the

school, joining the staff full-time after

working as a volunteer and substitute

teacher for several years. Being on this

side of things (especially during the

Covid pandemic) has given me an even

greater appreciation for the

commitment, dedication, love, and

support poured into our students. It is often in the most challenging of times that you see just what a community is made of—and Saint James certainly shined during the last year. By coming together as

leaders, faculty, staff, parents,

grandparents, and friends of Saint

James, we did not just “manage”

through the Covid-19 crisis, we excelled

through it! While many students around

the country fell behind, our students

thrived.

How did we accomplish this? The

answer is simple: teamwork.

Helen Keller once said, “Alone, we can

do so little; together, we can do so

much.” From virtual school to on-

campus learning, the Saint James

community successfully navigated the

uncharted waters of the Covid-19 crisis

because we worked in partnership with

each other.

One specific set of partners that I would

like to recognize are our donors. In the

pages that follow, you will see the names

of those who so generously gave to our

school this year. Your unfailing

dedication and your desire to make a

lasting impact is a gift to us all, and

especially to our students today and in

the future. From the bottom of our h e a r t s , thank you for your support of and your continued trust in Saint James School.

We have a bright future ahead, and I am

so appreciative to be part of this Trojan

family with you. Thank you

for helping us make the unimaginable

possible every single day for our

students.

Alissa M. Cantrell Director of Communications

and Development

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The Year In Review

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Every year, the generosity of the Saint James family near and far

makes a tremendous difference in the lives of our students. Each

gift we receive allows us to go above and beyond what our tuition

dollars fund to make unique enhancements to our school and grow new

programs and experiences that will benefit our students for many years to come

We are so appreciative of all who thoughtfully chose to support Saint James

School this year with your financial and in-kind contributions. Your gifts make a

lasting impact and help us make the unimaginable possible within our treasured

community. Thank you!

This Annual Fund list reflects gifts received from July 1, 2020—June 30, 2021.

“MGC” denotes companies that have contributed matching gifts.

“HS” denotes grandparents who have earned recognition in the Heritage Society by

contributing $500 or more during the fiscal year.

“HPM” denotes those who made contributions to the Hunter Pappas Memorial Fund.

Every attempt has been made to provide an accurate list of donors to the campaign. To

report an inaccuracy, please contact Alissa Cantrell, the Saint James School Director of

Communications and Development, at [email protected].

($5,000.00+)Mr. & Mrs. Blake Jeffcoat HS

Zaxby’s

BLUE and GOLD

Alabama 811Mr. & Mrs. Dale Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Bill Atkins HS, HPM Bacheler Technologies Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Barna Mr. & Mrs. Steve M. BarrancoMr. & Mrs. Bruce Barton HS Mr. Buck Berrey Mr. & Mrs. Larry Capilouto HS Dr. & Mrs. Bob Coggin HS Mr. & Mrs. Lee CoonMr. & Mrs. John Craft Mr. Richard Dean HS Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Dees HS

Drs. Timothy and Karen Doles Fine Geddie & Associates HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Hagen

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Haigler Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Hand Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. JacksonMr. & Mrs. Frank Johnston HS Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Killough Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mathews Lt Col & Mrs. Edwin McCain HPM Dr. Larry McLemore HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Larry McLemore HS Mr. & Mrs. Julian McPhillips HPM Mrs. Margaret L. Means Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Miles Montgomery Dentistry Mr. & Mrs. William Prim RealSouth Valuation Services LLC Mr. & Mrs. David Reed HS Regions Financial Corporation

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Register Mr. & Mrs. Bruce S. Reid HPM Dr. & Mrs. Bill (Melba) Richardson HS, HPM

Dr. & Mrs. Jay Robertson Mr. John D. Rogers HPM Saint James Class of 1995 HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Brad Sharpe HS, HPM Mr. Tim Taylor Dr. Paulette & Mr. George Thompson III HS Thompson Insurance Dr. Lisa & Mr. John WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Art WingardMr. & Mrs. Chad Wright

TROJAN ($1,000.00+)

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July 1, 2020—June 30, 2021

($10,000.00+)Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Conner

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Haven

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STJ GOLD

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Adams Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. AllenAnonymousDr. & Mrs. Cade Armstrong HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Richard ArnoldMr. Dave Avant HPM Mr. & Mrs. Jack BartlettMr. & Mrs. Cleg Bender Dr. Lamenda Blakeney Mr. & Mrs. Winton Bush HS Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Capps Mr. & Mrs. Michael Crow Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Crumpton Mr. William Curtis HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Andy DonaldsonThe Honorable & Mrs. Stephen Doyle Ms. Elizabeth W. Fritz Dr. Carlos Gadea & Dr. Ximena RuizMs. Deborah Gipson HS Google, Inc MGC Mr. Steven Hakala Mr. & Mrs. Martin Harris Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Howard Mr. & Mrs. Michael Huff Mr. & Mrs. Chris JohnstonMr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Keene HPM

LPL Financial MGC

Mr. & Mrs. Gus McLendon

Mr. & Mrs. Joel Pearson HPM Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Phillips HS Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Powell HPM Dr. & Mrs. James Rabon HS

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff RainsRiver Region Property Management, LLC Mr. Lacary SharpeMr. & Mrs. Jay SpohnDr. & Mrs. Drew Stanton Mr. & Mrs. William M. Streeton Tom Coker & Associates HPM Dr. & Mrs. Derek A. Woessner Mr. Jack Woodham Zoghby’s Uniforms

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Able HPM

Ms. Helen Adkins HPM

Dr. & Mrs. Andrew AkinAlabama Association of Real-tors HPM Ms. Sandra Albright HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. AllenMrs. Megan AllisonMs. Ann Aman HPM

Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Brad ArmagostDr. & Mrs. James Armstrong HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Nick AshnerBall, Ball, Matthews & Novak, PA HPM Mr. & Mrs. Joey BartonMr. & Mrs. Zachary J. BeardMr. & Mrs. John S. Bell HPM

Mrs. Karen H. Blanks HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan M. BleibergCol Sean Boles & Col Sherry Boles, USAF Retired Ms. Debbie Brantley Coach & Mrs. John Bricken HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Broughton HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald BrowningMr. & Mrs. CJ ButterbaughMr. & Mrs. Patrick CagleMr. & Mrs. Bill CampMr. & Mrs. Joseph CantrellCapitol Fence Company, Inc. HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Carl CappsMr. & Mrs. Brian CastleberryMr. & Mrs. Steve Cauthen HPM

Ms. Emily Cavanaugh Ms. Martha B. CavanaughMr. & Mrs. John R. Chambless HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Christie HPM

Ms. Victoria S. ChristieMr. & Mrs. Fred Clark HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Sam ColsonMr. & Mrs. Andrew ConnerMr. & Mrs. Jeff CorleyMr. & Mrs. Alan CraftMr. & Mrs. Jimmy Crow Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Loyd (Rusty) Daniel

Mr. & Mrs. Wally Darneille HPM

Mr. David Keahey HPM

Mr. William F. Davis HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Marco de HaasMr. & Mrs. Jon Deal Mr. & Mrs. Grayson DealMs. Becky Dickens Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Dubina HPM

Dr. & Mrs. Travis DumDr. & Mrs. Wesley Dunn HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie EdwardsMr. & Mrs. Gregg EverettMr. & Mrs. Michael FairbanksMr. & Mrs. Luke FlattMr. & Mrs. Tommy Flowers HPM

Dr. Michelle & Mr. Ben FreemanMr. & Mrs. John Fulgham HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Funkhouser HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Michael GallopsDr. & Mrs. Tommy GarnettMrs. Martha Gates HPM

Ms. Carissa J. GibbonsMr. & Mrs. Mark GibsonMr. & Mrs. Wayne GillilandMr. William Gregory Lt Col & Mrs. Paul GriggsMr. & Mrs. Hunter Groce HPM

Dr. & Mrs. Tommy Guthrie HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Lonny HarrisonMr. & Mrs. Kalvin HarrisonMr. & Mrs. Dane HawkMr. & Mrs. Harrison Hawke HPM

Mr. Jason Head HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Shawn HeadleyMs. Victoria HendersonMr. & Mrs. Wade D. HenryMr. & Mrs. John Hixon Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Breck HoneaMr. Haiyu Hou & Mrs. Qing LuoMr. & Mrs. Willie HouserMr. & Mrs. Bryan HubbardMr. & Mrs. David HughesMrs. Anna Lee Ingalls HPM

Dr. Dara & Mr. Chad IrvingMr. & Mrs. Dean Irving

Mr. & Mrs. Brad JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Brice JohnstonMr. & Mrs. Gerald Jones HPM

Ms. Rhonda JonesMr. & Mrs. Joel S. Kelly IIIMr. & Mrs. Bill Kennedy HPM

Dr. & Mrs. Harold KimMr. & Mrs. Jung KimMr. & Mrs. Terrence LakinMr. & Mrs. Kyejin LeeMr. & Mrs. Nathan LindsayMr. & Mrs. Gaines Livingston HPM

Mr. & Mrs. David LongMr. & Mrs. Keith LuckyMr. & Mrs. David MaddoxMr. & Mrs. Gerry MadoreMr. & Mrs. Johnny MajorsMr. Lanier Marshall HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Roger MarshallMr. & Mrs. Peter MascoloMrs. April Mason HPM

Mr. Mike Mason HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Dax MaxwellMrs. Patti McCurdyMr. & Mrs. Willard McIlwainMrs. Linda R. McLemoreMr. & Mrs. Mike McQuittyMr. & Mrs. Richard Meadows HPM

Reverend & Mrs. Timothy A. Meadows HPM

Dr. Cathy & Mr. David MiddletonMr. & Mrs. Paul MilesMr. & Mrs. Robert Miller Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Miller IIIMs. Diane Mitchell HPM Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy MitchellMr. Mark B. Moody HPM

Col & Mrs. Dewey MosleyMr. & Mrs. Brett MurrayMs. Kay NewmanMs. Evelyn Newton HPM

Dr. Lynn & Mr. Jeff NormanMrs. Elizabeth OlivierMr. & Mrs. Perry Otis HPM

Dr. Amanda M. Ousley HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Frank ParquetteMs. Judy B. PateMrs. Mary F. Paterson HPM

Mr. & Mrs. David Paterson HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas PelhamMr. & Mrs. Jimmy W. PerryMr. & Mrs. Bill PoplinMr. Neal N. PoseyMr. & Mrs. Marion PottsMr. & Mrs. Radney RamseyMr. William ReeseMr. & Mrs. Ed Reifenberg HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Michael RhodesMr. & Mrs. Kevin RodgersMr. Raymond Roton HPM

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Rotton HPM

Mr. & Mrs. David G. RuddMrs. Linda RushingSaint James Elementary School Faculty & Staff HPM

Saint James High School Faculty HPM

Saint James School Class of 2029 HPM

Mr. Robert Segall HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Terry SharpMrs. Emily H. Shell HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Frank ShepardMr. & Mrs. Guy ShoresMr. & Mrs. Ben ShoultsMr. & Mrs. Jim SkelleyMr. Andrew Smith HPM

Mr. Dale C. Smith HPM

Ms. Nancy Snider HPM

Mrs. Cindy Somerville HPM

Mr. Taylor Somerville HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Spurlin HPM

Dr. & Mrs. Allen Stern HPM

Ms. Theresa StraughnMr. & Mrs. Craig Strickland HPM

Mrs. Jennie M. StowersHPM

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip StuddardMr. & Mrs. Fajie SunMr. & Mrs. Adam Tarleton HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick TaylorCol & Mrs. Todd Taylor

PATRON I ($500.00+)

PATRON II ($100.00+)

Ms. Carol Terrell HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt ThomasMr. & Mrs. John Thomison HPM

Dr. Nichole & Mr. Robert ThompsonTriad Dental Studio HPM

Chief Justice Jason Trock

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Trolinger Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Donnie TurnerMr. & Mrs. Jeremy TurnerMr. & Mrs. Clark WaggonerMr. & Mrs. Will Walsh HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Weil II HPM

Lt Col & Mrs. William WhighamMr. & Mrs. Cole WillisMr. Glenn WilsonMr. Ham Wilson Jr. HPM

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Wilson HPM

Dr. Catherine M. Winn

Mr. & Mrs. Chad WiseMr. & Mrs. Nathan YatesMr. Jason Yount HPM

Ms. Carrie Adams HPM

Mrs. Peggy G. Barnes HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Lotfi BashirMr. & Mrs. Michael BeaversMr. & Mrs. Patrick BondMs. Gretchen Boyd HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Bradley BraswellMs. Katie Broughton HPM

Mrs. Diane BucknerDr. & Mrs. Basil BurneyMrs. Carolyn V. Burris HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Byrd HPM

Mrs. Karen Campbell HPM

Dr. Sari & Mr. Michael CapiloutoMr. & Mrs. Richard A. CareyDr. Joyce & Mr. Andy ClintonCol Summer & Mr. Travis ClovisMr. & Mrs. David ConnerMr. & Mrs. Bart Crum HPM

Dr. Janet & Mr. Shawn DoucetMrs. Suzilee Draper HPM

Judge & Mrs. Joel F. Dubina HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dunn HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Gareth Evans HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis FainMr. & Mrs. Lloyd FaulknerMr. & Mrs. Victor FloresMr. & Mrs. Karl Frost HPM

Ms. Laura GardnerMrs. Shannon W. Gemeinhardt

Mr. & Mrs. Shane GilchristMs. LaDonna GoldenMr. & Mrs. Jason GoodsonMr. & Mrs. Jeff GrateMr. & Mrs. William GreenMr. Ralph Griswold Jr. HPM

Mr. James D. GunterMrs. Priscilla HaddenLt Col & Mrs. Mike HagenMr. & Mrs. Richard HananCdr & Mrs. Michael HarberMr. & Mrs. William Hill HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Michael HoeftMr. & Mrs. Brad HooksMr. & Mrs. Wayne HooksMr. & Mrs. Neal HudsonMr. & Mrs. Tony HuynhMr. Carlton Jackson & Miss Amy GonzalezDr. & Mrs. Gregory JacksonMr. & Mrs. Michael JenkinsDr. & Mrs. John Allen Jones HPM

Mrs. Penelope JonesDr. Robert Jones HPM Mr. & Mrs. B.J. JulyMr. & Mrs. Phillip KapetsMrs. Jessica Kearley HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Woody Lamar HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Lance LeeMr. & Mrs. Robert MachinMrs. Rebecca Mack

Mr. & Mrs. Laurens MalmbergMr. & Mrs. Sam Marshall HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Andy MartinMr. & Mrs. Benjamin MartinMs. Nancy MartinMr. & Mrs. Sellars McCurdyMr. & Mrs. Mike McDowellMrs. Maxine McKenzieMr. & Mrs. William McNealMs. Betty MilesMr. Craig MillerMr. & Mrs. Richard MoncriefMr. & Mrs. Matthew J. MorganMrs. Ginger MorrisonMrs. Susan G. Nolen HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Tabor Novak HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Gary OsingDr. Shyam Padmanabhan & Dr. Rashmi RadhakrishnanMr. Fred PaulMs. Jacquelyn PebworthMr. & Mrs. Scott PhillipsMr. & Mrs. Brandon RaybonMr. & Mrs. Will RoarkMs. Chrys Robbins HPM

Ms. Constance Roberts HPM

Mrs. Kathryn RowellMr. Lazaro G. SaavedraMs. Stacie Seedall HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Steve T. ShalaydaMr. Charles W. Sheehan Jr. HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Michael ShermanRev. & Mrs. Brian L. SmithMr. & Mrs. Robert G. SommerMs. Susan StablerMr. & Mrs. Al Steineker HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Stough HPM

Dr. Paula Sullivan HPM

Mr. Glenn Sylvest HPM

Ms. Mary Ellen TaylorThe Southern Group HPM

Miss Taylor Cook Thomas HPM

Mrs. Effie ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Lamar Thompson HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Gatewood J. Thrasher IV HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Kiian JacksonMr. & Mrs. Thomas Tyson HPM

Mr. & Mrs. Jose UmanzorMs. Rennie VainsteinMr. & Mrs. Andreas WachowitzMs. Denise G. WalkerDr. Ashley & Mr. Christian WareMr. & Mrs. Florian WeberMs. Haley WilsonJustice Kelli Wise & The Hon-orable Arthur F. Ray IIMr. & Mrs. Jason WrightMr. & Mrs. Dequam WrightDr. Sallye & Mr. Christopher York

Rick Arnold Larry McLemore Melba & Bill Richardson

Zach Beard Larry McLemore Melba & Bill Richardson

Bellah Bright Caroline Lindsay

Sumner Brown Currey Hand

Diane Buckner Peggy & Blake Jeffcoat

Corinne Capilouto Sandi & Allen Stern

Bonnie Capps Jan & Carl Capps

Mamie Conner Caroline Lindsay

Lee Coon III Mary Ellen Taylor

Lucy Daniel Larry McLemore Melba & Bill Richardson

Megan Deal Beth & Jon Deal

Ava Donaldson Gail & Andy Donaldson

Vicky Eichelberg Barbara & Mike McDowell

Mark & Mary Ellen Coon Friedrich Anna Coon & Terrence Lakin

Coach Mark Hall Glenn Wilson

Currey Hand Clay & Jonathan Hand

Andrea Harris Cathy & Bob Coggin

Trish Howard Larry McLemore Melba & Bill Richardson

Sabrina Hubbard Larry McLemore Melba & Bill Richardson

Sherry Johnson Larry McLemore

Caroline Lindsay Rebecca & Nathan Lindsay

Benji Martin Larry McLemore Melba & Bill Richardson

Dr. Larry McLemore Joann & Ed Reifenberg

Cherie Meadows Larry McLemore Melba & Bill Richardson

Saint James Faculty Richard, Royce and Reese Conner

Kathy Shepard Larry McLemore Melba & Bill Richardson

Chris Sullivan Larry McLemore Melba & Bill Richardson

Dr. Catherine Winn Gail & Andy Donaldson

Dr. Sallye J. York Peggy & Blake Jeffcoat

PATRON III ($99.00 & below)

HONORARIUMS

Patron II Continued

Susan & Bill Atkins Sam AtkinsBonnie & Lotfi Bashir Finnley KlingerKaye & Winton Bush Brooks Bacheler Corinne & Larry Capilouto Gavyn & Issac Capilouto Gracie, Eli, & Charlie SommerJan & Carl Capps Mary Nell & Charlotte CappsCathy & Bob Coggin Zane & Maggie HarrisBarbara & Jimmy Crow David SotoBeth & Gray Deal Gray Deal

Richard Dean Hannah, Noah, & Zach RainsKaren & Michael Fairbanks Aurora J. MessickSusan & Luke Flatt Caroline LindsayDeborah Gipson Charlotte & Bethany StantonWilliam Gregory Brenna C. GregoryPeggy & Blake Jeffcoat Vara, Sadie, & Cecilia YorkHarriett & Frank Johnston Helen & Sara JohnstonRebecca Mack Leo Weber

Linda & Roger Marshall Logan HartsonMK & Peter Mascolo Sumner Brown Betty Miles Kaden JacksonEsther Miller Hanan MillerMary & Robert Miller Carter MillerCindy & Jimmy Mitchell Jamison & Keagan CantrellLynn & Jeff Norman Makenzie, Braylen, & Kaylin CorleyBeverly & Gary Osing Joseph Corley Osing

Judy Pate Anna ColsonAnn & Jerry Phillips Sarah Elizabeth PhillipsMarie & Jim Rabon Anna & Ben Rabon Frank & John Carter AmanBeverly & Brad Sharpe Davis & Miller GroceHolly & Donnie Turner McKenzie, Zachary, & Easton TurnerDebbie & Wayne Hooks Charlie WareTina & John Wilson Wilson & Kate Aman

GRANDPARENT HONORS

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Larry Bern Margaret & Wallace Darneille Peggy & Blake Jeffcoat Larry McLemore Sheila & Robert WeilScott Bowen Peggy & Blake Jeffcoat Larry McLemore Sandi & Allen SternMaryem Brewer Peggy & Blake JeffcoatPatrick Lance Brown Larry McLemore Marie & Jim RabonFred Draper Peggy & Richard Allen Laura Rabon Aman Diane Buckner Meredith Darneille & Bill Camp Alma Lacy & Alan Craft

Fred Draper (Continued) Richard Hanan Elizabeth & Harrison Hawke Anna Lee Ingalls Peggy & Blake Jeffcoat, Stuart Jeffcoat, & Sallye Jeffcoat York Larry McLemore Mary Rabon Murfee Kay Newman Marie & Jim Rabon Jimmy Rabon Elizabeth Olivier Fred Paul Cathy & Joel Pearson Joann & Ed Reifenberg Melba & Bill Richardson Cindy Somerville Sandi & Allen Stern Sheila & Robert Weil

Joanne Cox Fay Gini & Johnny Majors Joann & Ed ReifenbergLloyd Etheredge Larry McLemore Marie & Jim RabonEthel Harris Martha Gates Anna Lee Ingalls Nancy Martin Larry McLemore Mary & Paul Miles Marie & Jim Rabon Joann & Ed Reifenberg Jennie Stowers Rennie Miles VainsteinBrenda LeFevre Joy & Lloyd Faulkner Diane, Terry, & Caroline Mitchell Joann & Ed Reifenberg

Logan Markham Larry McLemore Bob Martin Peggy & Blake JeffcoatJay McCollum Beth & Mike McQuittyMartha Scott Cindy SomervilleStan Sherlin Diane Buckner Peggy & Blake Jeffcoat Gini & Johnny Majors Larry McLemore Joann & Ed Reifenberg Melba & Bill RichardsonHelen Motes Stewart Joann & Ed Reifenberg

MEMORIALS

Carla & Michael BeaversCarol West

Goodwyn, Mills & CawoodNatalie King

Dr. Lamenda BlakeneyMary & Greg Pool

GIFTS IN KIND

T he Saint James School Commons opened in the Fall

of 2019. Although lunch was moved to our classrooms

this past school year due to Covid-19, we were still

able to enjoy using The Commons for our elementary programs and

Kindergarten graduation. This year, we look forward to returning

back to The Commons for lunch and many more special events.

We are so appreciative of all who have generously given to create a

common space for our school community to come together to enjoy

meals, elementary programs, and other special events.

Mr. & Mrs. Justin AdayDr. & Mrs. Andrew AkinMr. & Mrs. Dale AlexanderDr. & Mrs. Khalid AliMr. & Mrs. Richard H. AllenMr. & Mrs. Greg AllenMs. Ann AmanDr. & Mrs. Frank Aman(3) AnonymousMr. & Mrs. Brad ArmagostMr. & Mrs. Keith ArmagostMs. Tara ArmisteadMr. & Mrs. Richard ArnoldMr. & Mrs. Nick AshnerMr. & Mrs. Bill AtkinsMr. & Mrs. Craig BachelerMs. Lori BakerMr. & Mrs. Allan BarberMr. & Mrs. Joseph BarnaMr. & Mrs. Steve BarrancoMr. & Mrs. Joey BartgisMr. & Mrs. Jack BartlettMr. & Mrs. Joey BartonMr. David BeachMr. & Mrs. Zach BeardMr. & Mrs. Jere BeasleyMr. & Mrs. Ty BeasleyMr. & Mrs. Michael BeaversMr. & Mrs. Michael BeckMr. & Mrs. Bradley BennettMr. & Mrs. Anthony BernardiDr. Leena BhasinBig Cedar Education Foundation Dr. Lamenda BlakeneyMr. & Mrs. Jonathan BleibergCol Sean Boles & Col Sherry Boles, USAF RetiredMr. & Mrs. Patrick BondMr. & Mrs. Richard BradfordMr. & Mrs. Bradley BraswellMr. & Mrs. Charles BrightwellMs. Katie BroughtonMr. & Mrs. Jerry Browning

Mrs. Frank BucknerDr. & Mrs. Harrell BullardMr. & Mrs. Paul BurkettDr. & Mrs. Basil BurneyMr. & Mrs. William ByrdMs. Madeline CannonMr. & Mrs. Joe CantrellMr. & Mrs. Larry CapiloutoMr. & Mrs. Matthew CappsMr. & Mrs. Mark CaradoriDr. Melissa & Mr. Nigel CardMr. & Mrs. Jonathan CarrMr. & Mrs. Cliff CarrollDr. Gino Castaneda & Mrs. Mary Anne Clarissa ReyesMr. & Mrs. Aaron CardenMr. & Mrs. Brian CastleberryLt Col & Mrs. Stephen CatchingsMr. & Mrs. James CauseyMs. Emily Cavanaugh Ms. Martha CavanaughMr. & Mrs. Vergil Chames IIIMr. & Mrs. Webb ChastainMr. & Mrs. Frank ChinoskiMr. Byunghee Cho & Mrs. Miyoung ParkMr. & Mrs. Yongsung ChoMr. & Mrs. Jon ChristianMr. & Mrs. Eric ChristieMs. Vicky ChristieMr. & Mrs. Fred ClarkMs. Lynn ClarkMs. Leslie Claybrook Col & Mrs. Ralph Clemens, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Bob CogginMr. & Mrs. Sam ColsonMr. & Mrs. Andrew ConnerMr. & Mrs. David ConnerMr. & Mrs. Richard ConnerMr. & Mrs. Jeff CorleyDr. & Mrs. Lance CovertMr. & Mrs. Harvey Craig Jr.Dr. & Mrs. George Crowley IIIMr. & Mrs. Glenn Crumpton

Mr. & Mrs. Rusty DanielMr. & Mrs. Bill DaughertyMr. & Mrs. Grayson DealMr. & Mrs. Leslie DeesMs. Becky DickensMr. & Mrs. James DickensMr. & Mrs. Brent DickeyDrs. Timothy & Karen DolesMr. & Mrs. Andy DonaldsonDr. Janet & Mr. Shawn DoucetMr. & Mrs. Robert DouglassMr. & Mrs. Chris DubberlyMr. & Mrs. Mitchell DubinaMr. & Mrs. John DuganDr. & Mrs. Travis DumMr. & Mrs. Kendall C. Dunson Mr. & Mrs. Ed EadyMr. & Mrs. Charlie EdwardsMr. & Mrs. Joe EichelbergMr. & Mrs. Mike EleyMr. & Mrs. Keith EllisDrs. Eugene Essandoh & Ngozi OkekeMr. & Mrs. Tod EtheredgeMr. & Mrs. Gareth EvansMr. & Mrs. Robert EvansMr. & Mrs. Gregg EverettMr. & Mrs. Dennis FainDr. Jessica Gibbe-Fernandez & Mr. Angel RodriguezMr. & Mrs. Samuel FestosoCol & Mrs. Frank FieldsDrs. Nathan & Jessaka FifeMr. & Mrs. Kevin FoleyDr. & Mrs. Jeffery FordMr. & Mrs. Jon FordMs. Dawn FrazierMs. Elizabeth FritzMr. Michael FritzMr. & Mrs. Jack GalassiniMr. & Mrs. Michael GallopsMs. June GarzonDr. & Mrs. Michael GaylorMr. & Mrs. Tull Gearreald

Mr. & Mrs. Randy GeorgeMr. Kelvin GibsonMr. & Mrs. Shane GilchristMr. & Mrs. Wayne GillilandMs. Deborah GipsonMr. J.W. Godwin & Ms. K.C. GodwinMr. & Mrs. Chris GoffMr. & Mrs. Jason GoodsonMr. & Mrs. Paul GoodsonMr. & Mrs. Jeff GrateMr. & Mrs. William GreenCol Steve & Lt Col Aimee GreggMr. & Mrs. James H. GriffinLt Col & Mrs. Paul GriggsMr. Andy GrigsbyMr. & Mrs. Hunter GroceMr. & Mrs. Chris HagenMr. Thomas HamptonMr. & Mrs. Jon HandCdr & Mrs. Michael HarberMr. & Mrs. Abe Harris Mr. & Mrs. Martin HarrisMr. & Mrs. Lonny HarrisonMr. & Mrs. Michael HartsonMr. & Mrs. Lee HassellMs. Emmatina HattenMr. & Mrs. Matthew HaugheryMr. & Mrs. Scott HavenMr. & Mrs. Dane HawkMr. & Mrs. Harrison HawkeMr. & Mrs. Shawn HeadleyMr. & Mrs. Wade D. HenryMr. & Mrs. Lee HesterMr. & Mrs. Todd HicksMr. Mike HicksMr. & Mrs. Tony HigginsMr & Mrs. William Hill IIDr. & Mrs. George HippMr. & Mrs. Andrew HobbsMr. & Mrs. Michael HoeftMr. & Mrs. Breck HoneaMr. & Mrs. William Horn

DONORS

Mr. & Mrs. Nate HorsleyMr. Xavier HoskinsMr. Haiyu Hou & Mrs. Qing LuoMr. Justin HousmanMr. & Mrs. Ricky HowardMr. & Mrs. Bryan HubbardMr. & Mrs. Neal HudsonMr. & Mrs. David HughesMr. Phil Huh & Mrs. Risa Im Mr. & Mrs. Ragan IngramMr. & Mrs. Jim IppolitoDr. & Mrs. Greg JacksonMr. & Mrs. Kenneth JacksonMr. & Mrs. Blake JeffcoatMr. Buck JehleMr. & Mrs. Michael JenkinsMr. & Mrs. Bo Jinright Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jinright Ms. Crystal JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Obrey JohnsonDr. & Mrs. Matthew JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Brice JohnstonCol Ken & Lt Col Christine JonesMr. & Mrs. Bradley JonesMs. Rhonda JonesMr. & Mrs. Greg JordanCol Shelley KavlickDr. Joyce Kelley & Mr. Andy ClintonMr. & Mrs. Joel Kelly IIIMr. & Mrs. Jon KilloughDr. & Mrs. Harold KimMs. Michela KingMs. Natalie KingMr. & Mrs. Will KingDr. Zeb KingDrs. Alex & Susan KreherMr. & Mrs. Dave KreischerMr. & Mrs. Cleo LamkinMr. & Mrs. Andrew LanderMr. & Mrs. Zach LankfordMr. & Mrs. Joey LathamMr. & Mrs. Desi LawsonMr. & Mrs. Lance LeeMr. & Mrs. Maurice LeeMs. Rebekah LewisMr. & Mrs. Jinsoon LimDr. & Mrs. John LindsellMr. & Mrs. Elliott LipinskyMr. & Mrs. Billy LivingsMr. & Mrs. Jamie LoebMr. & Mrs. David LongMr. & Mrs. Jackson LooneyMr. & Mrs. Keith LuckyMr. & Mrs. Gerry MadoreMr. & Mrs. Joey MaertensMr. & Mrs. Gopal MahtoMr. & Mrs. Benji MartinMr. & Mrs. James MartinMr. & Mrs. Jim MathewsLt Col & Mrs. Edwin McCainMr. & Mrs. Willard McIlwainMr. & Mrs. Innes McIntyre IVMr. & Mrs. Brady McKinnon

Mrs. Josie McLemoreDr. Larry McLemoreMr. & Mrs. Larry McLemoreMr. & Mrs. Michael McLendonDr. Melissa & Mr. Andrew McNallyMr. & Mrs. William McNealMr. & Mrs. James McNeillMr. & Mrs. Julian McPhillipsRev. & Mrs. Timothy MeadowsLt Col & Mrs. Jamie MeighanMr. & Mrs. Greg MilesMr. & Mrs. Paul MilesMr. Craig MillerMr. & Mrs. Dale MoncriefMr. & Mrs. Richard MoncriefDr. Ronald MontgomeryMr. Mark MoodyDr. & Mrs. Bradley MoodyMr. & Mrs. Matthew MorganMr. & Mrs. Ryan MorganMr. & Mrs. Skipper MosesCol & Mrs. Dewey MosleyMr. & Mrs. Matt MullikinMr. & Mrs. Matthew MunsonMs. Kay NewmanMr. & Mrs. Lawrence OakleyCol & Mrs. Charles OhligerDr. & Mrs. Bryan OliverMr. & Mrs. Perry OtisDr. Amanda OusleyMs. Jessica OwensMr. & Mrs. Ed ParishMr. Hyunki Park & Mrs. Jennifer KimMr. & Mrs. Frank ParquetteMs. Kelly ParvinMr. & Mrs. David PatrickMr. & Mrs. Chad PayneMr. & Mrs. Joel PearsonMr. & Mrs. Nicholas PelhamMr. & Mrs. Jon Penney Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy PerryMr. & Mrs. Scott PhillipsCol Benjamin & Col Melissa PhillipsMr. & Mrs. Terry PickettMr. & Mrs. Richard PoliquinMr. & Mrs. Greg PoolMr. Neal PoseyMr. & Mrs. Junior PottsMr. & Mrs. Barry PrimDr. & Mrs. James RabonMr. & Mrs. Jimmy RabonMr. & Mrs. Jeff RainsMr. & Mrs. Radney RamseyDr. Khalid Rasheed & Mrs. Babra KhanMr. & Mrs. Jake RayMr. & Mrs. David ReedMr. & Mrs. David Rees Jr.Mr. William ReeseMr. & Mrs. Ed ReifenbergMr. & Mrs. Andrew RichardsDr. & Mrs. Bill (Melba) Richardson

Mr. & Mrs. Bill RichardsonMr. & Mrs. TJ RitchieMr. & Mrs. Will RoarkDr. & Mrs. Jay RobertsonDr. Todd Robinson & Mrs. Aliesha DennisMr. & Mrs. Kevin RodgersMr. & Mrs. David RuddMs. Katherine RuddMr. & Mrs. Mark RussellMr. & Mrs. Wayne RussellMr. Lazaro SaavedraSaint James School Parent Association Dr. Sabita & Mr. Ivan Saldanha Dr. & Mrs. Michael SamotowkaMr. & Mrs. James SaxonDrs. Alex & Julia SchreiberMr. Landis SextonMr. & Mrs. Steve ShalaydaMr. & Mrs. Terry SharpMr. & Mrs. Brad SharpeDr. Paula & Mr. Ryan SheltonMr. & Mrs. Frank ShepardMr. & Mrs. Stan SherlinMr. & Mrs. Michael ShermanMr. & Mrs. Guy ShoresMr. & Mrs. Ben ShoultsMr. & Mrs. Harry SimonMr. & Mrs. William SimpsonDr. & Mrs. Scott SimsMr. & Mrs. Amandeep SinghMr. & Mrs. Scott SkonekiRev. & Mrs. Brian SmithMr. & Mrs. Christopher SmithMr. & Mrs. Jerry SmithMs. Donesha SpencerMr. & Mrs. Mike SpiveyMr. & Mrs. Craig SponsellerMs. Susan StablerMr. & Mrs. Jeff StallingsMr. & Mrs. Draper StanfordDr. & Mrs. Drew StantonMr. & Mrs. Daryl SteinbergMr. & Mrs. James SteinwinderDr. & Mrs. Allen SternMr. & Mrs. Wes StewartMr. Eddie Stivers & Ms. Amy Selbee Ms. Laura StoneMs. Theresa StraughnMr. & Mrs. Charles StultsMr. & Mrs. Yoon SuhMr. & Mrs. Chris SullivanMr. Brooks TaylorMr. & Mrs. Glenn TaylorMr. & Mrs. James TaylorMr. & Mrs. Jason TaylorMr. & Mrs. Patrick TaylorMr. Tim TaylorCol & Mrs. Todd TaylorMr. & Mrs. K-Rob ThomasMs. Leah ThomasMs. Lucretia Thompson

Dr. Nichole & Mr. Robert Thompson Dr. Paulette & Mr. George Thompson IIIMr. & Mrs. Kiian JacksonMr. & Mrs. Roy TrolingerMr. & Mrs. Robert Troy IIIDr. & Mrs. Hussein TurkiMr. & Mrs. Garnet TurnerMr. & Mrs. Jeremy TurnerDr. & Mrs. Ian TurnipseedMr. & Mrs. Hieu VoMr. & Mrs. Andreas WachowitzMr. & Mrs. Clark WaggonerMs. Denise WalkerMr. Jamie WalshMr. & Mrs. Jimmy WalterMr. & Mrs. Arthur WaltersMr. Trip WaltonMr. & Mrs. Clark WardDr. Ashley & Mr. Christian WareMr. & Mrs. Harris WashingtonMr. & Mrs. Robert Weil IILt Col & Mrs. Billy WhighamDr. Lisa & Mr. John WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Ray WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Cole WillisMs. Haley WilsonMaj & Mrs. Chris WingardMr. & Mrs. Art WingardDr. Catherine WinnMr. & Mrs. Greg WinnMr. & Mrs. Chad WiseJustice Kelli Wise & The Hon-orable Mr. Arthur F. Ray IIMr. & Mrs. Stephen WoernerMr. Jack WoodhamMr. & Mrs. Frank WoodsonMr. & Mrs. Dequam WrightMr. & Mrs. Larry Wright Mr. & Mrs. Scott WrightDr. Sallye & Mr. Christopher York

Capital Campaign Donors Continued

The Armagost Family Randy & Keith ArmagostLt. Col. Edgar R. Armagost Randy & Keith ArmagostRyan Barranco Dawn & Steve BarrancoTanner Bartgis Jennifer & Joey BartgisRussell, Tyler, & Carson Beck Tana & Michael BeckBreanna Bennett Adeyela & Bradley Bennett Brooke Bennett Adeyela & Bradley Bennett Ruthie Blakeney Lamenda BlakeneySierra & David Boles Sean & Sherry Stearns-BolesLisa Bowar-Pendley Madeline Pendley CannonSophie & Jack Caradori Jennifer & Mark Caradori The Carr Family Jonathan Carr Giana Reyes Castaneda Mary Anne Clarissa Reyes & Gino Castaneda Caroline Conner Ashley & Richard ConnerChelsey & Mason Craig Lashanda & Harvey Craig The Doles Family Karen & Tim DolesAva Donaldson Gail & Andy Donaldson Kendall & Kennedy Dunson Samarria & Kendall Dunson Grayson Eaves Adrianne & John DuganJessaka & Nathan FifeBraylon Michael Frazier Dawn FrazierOllie Goodson LeeAnn & Jason GoodsonThe Hawke Family Elizabeth & Harrison HawkeThe Honea Family Carolyn & Breck HoneaHelen & Sara Johnston Brice & Susan Johnston B. Jones Family Billie & Brad JonesRiley & James Jones Christine & Ken JonesConner Kim Harry Kim

The Kreischer Family Phyllis & Dave KreischerThe Loeb Family Carol & Jamie LoebAustin, Ava, & Alex McIlwain Leanne & Willard McIlwainConrad Miller Craig MillerKo’Olina Mosley Osa & Dewey MosleyMorgan Montgomery Ronald MontgomeryDylan & Emily Park Jennifer Kim & Hyunki ParkLily, Olive, & Kelly Parvin Kelly Parvin The Rains Family Leigh Ann & Jeff RainsBabra Khan & Khalid RasheedCassidy JoAnn Ray Kathy & Tommy PaulKate & David Reese Paula & David ReeseEmily Register Hobbie & Leslie DeesSaxon Family Mr. Jamey SaxonEmma Sherlin Cheris & Stan Sherlin Ava & Lily Stanford Amanda & Draper Stanford Elliot & Will Steinwinder Katie & James SteinwinderBrannen Stewart Kristi & Wes StewartPeyton Stewart Kristi & Wes StewartJordyn Stewart Kristi & Wes StewartJin & Yoonsuk SuhAdam Trolinger Paula & Roy TrolingerAndrew Trolinger Paula & Roy TrolingerWafik & Sofia Turki Suzi & Hussein TurkiLandyn, Kent, & Maddox Whigham Courtney & Billy WhighamThe Woodham Family Jack Woodham Kat Wright Laura & Scott Wright

S aint James families are joining in celebration of the Commons through the purchase of an inscribed brick at The Commons. Bricks may be marked with

a family’s name, child’s name, or an individual that has touched the life of your child. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Alissa Cantrell at [email protected].

O ur 3rd annual Battle of the Classes was another success! We are so appreciative of your support of both the Annual Fund and the Capital

Campaign for the School Commons.

CONGRATS TO ALL OF OUR WINNERS! 1st Place: Pre-K3 with 63% parent participation

2nd Place: 5th Grade with 49% parent participation

3rd Place (TIE): 1st Grade and 3rd Grade with 48% parent participation

Top Fundraising Class (Grades 6th-12th) The 7th Grade won with 30% parent participation.

Blue vs. Gold Winner The Gold team won with 37% parent participation.

Alumni Battle of the Classes Congratulations to the Classes of 1997 and 2002 who tied and won bragging rights for the year!

COMMONS BRICKSBATTLEBATTLEof the classesof the classes

SUNRISESUNRISEto to SUNSETSUNSET

In April, we hosted our annual silent auction with a different twist - hence the new name Sunrise to Sunset. The event was held virtually over a three-day period,

with an in-person preview day of select items on the first day of the auction. Thanks to the generosity of so many, we were able to offer 259 auction items, including nearly 100 STJ experiences, a lot of beautiful jewelry, custom artwork from several of our talented alumni, travel packages, and much more. Bidding wars started early and continued right up until the end, and we were on the edge of our seats the entire time! In all, we raised more than $34,000, and 100% of the proceeds for each item sold went directly to the division, team, or organization for which that item was designated. We are grateful to all of our parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends who made Sunrise to Sunset another huge success by either donating an item or purchasing an item. We would also like to extend a special thank you to our wonderful event sponsors.

Invitation Sponsor Regions Bank Johanna & Scott Sims Thompson Insurance

Promotional Sponsor Gail & Dale Alexander AssuredPartners Carr, Riggs & Ingram Zaxby’s

Auction Sponsor Breck Honea State Farm Dentistry for Children Gulf States Distributors Montgomery Dentistry Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates Partners in Pediatrics Zogh-by’s Uniforms

Auction Supporter Erva Guenther Cathy & Joel Pearson River Bank & Trust


I n a year that was anything but

normal, the Trojan spirit

remained unstoppable. From

Academics to Athletics to Arts, our

students once again shined at the

highest levels—showing that you can

adapt how you get there and still

achieve the goals you set for yourself.

Here are some of the highlights!

ACADEMICIn the Summer of 2020, two members of the Class of 2020 were named National Advanced Placement Scholars, and a total of 25 Saint James students in 9th–12th grades earned AP Scholar, Scholar with Distinction, and Scholar with Honor distinctions.

Seniors Paige Hemmer and Zach Ohliger were selected as National Merit Finalists. Both also received the National Merit University Scholarship to their respective schools, Furman (Paige) and Auburn (Zach).

Seniors Sumner Brown and Aubrey Wright received the Global Seal of Biliteracy.

ATHLETICS

Presley Miles earned 7 state championships for a career total of 23 individual AHSAA championships. She was named All-Metro Runner of the Year and All-Metro Girl Athlete of the Year. She was also the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete 4A Region 2 winner. She will attend Duke University where she will run long distance.

Bailey Anderson won the 4A-5A state title for singles line 6.

Carson Howard Carson Howard was selected as the All Capital City Conference Baseball Player of the Year and was also named to the All-State 2nd Team. Carson will attend the University of North Alabama where he will play baseball.

Girls Basketball advanced to the regional final.

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“Be strong enough to bend with your goals in sight. Be bold enough to grow and you’ll soar to new heights.”—Deb Corbett

ARTSHaley Taylor was awarded Best in Photography through the Visual Arts Achievement Program: Alabama State Council of Arts Statewide Art Competition.

Alexander McHorne was awarded Best in Show in the Alabama Independent School Association State Art Competition.

Alabama Consortium of Technology in Education State Tech Fair23 Students in 3rd–8th Grades Qualified

Animation

Level I: 1st Place and 3rd Place

Level II (MS): 1st Place and 2nd Place

Audio Level I: 1st Place

Digital Game Design Level II: 1st Place

Multimedia Applications Level I: 1st Place

Robotics Design Level II: 1st Place

Video Production

Level I: 2nd Place and 3rd Place

Level II: 1st Place and 2nd Place

Productivity Design Level III (MS): 1st Place

Website Design Level II (MS): 3rd Place

TechMGM1st Place Team, Rube Goldberg Competition

1st Place Team, Glide App Competition

Speech & DebateNational Speech & Debate Association: 2019-2020 Leading Chapter Award in the Deep South District

State Recognition

2nd Place and 5th Place, Informative Speaking

4th Place, Novice Congressional Debate

3rd Place, Impromptu Speaking

District Recognition

2nd Place and 5th Place, Informative Speaking

4th Place, Novice Congressional Debate

Presiding Officer, Varsity Senate Chamber of Commerce

World LanguagesGlobal Seal of Biliteracy

One Recipient, Working Fluency (Spanish)

One Recipient, Functional Fluency (Spanish)

Advanced ExamsTwo Seniors earned a perfect score (36) on at least one section of the ACT

11 Students earned a perfect score (5) on at least one 2020 AP Exam, with two students earning multiple perfect scores

2020 AP Scholar Designations

Two National AP Scholars (2020)

25 AP Scholars (2020)

LeadershipSTUDENT LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION

Alabama YMCA Youth Legislature

Senior Served as Alabama’s Youth Governor (2020-2021)

Senior Served as First Year Presiding Officer (2020-2021)

Junior Elected as 2021-2022 Chief Justice

2020 YMCA Man of the Year Committee

Co-Chairperson

Two Committee Members

Gathering of Eagles Foundation

Four students selected as Space Camp scholarship recipients

Four students selected as Incentive Flight scholarship recipients

Potential Magazine Spotlight

Four seniors featured in a statewide publication

FACULTY LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION

River Region Parents Magazine Teacher of the Month

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ACADEMICSACADEMICS


FootballAHSAA 4A District Runners Up

Advanced to 1st Round Playoffs

All Capital City Conference

Two 1st Team Members

Nine Honorable Mentions

One All-Metro Class 4A-7A 1st Team Member

One Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 4A 2nd Team All-State Member

Montgomery Quarterback Club Player of the Week

WSFA Fever Star Athlete of the Week

Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game Assistant Coach

Volleyball One All-Metro Honorable Mention

Three All Capital City Conference Honorable Mentions

Basketball Girls AHSAA Area Champion

Advanced to Regional Final

Girls 4A Area 3 Tournament

Most Valuable Player

Two All-Tournament Team Members

One Girls All-Metro 2nd Team Member

Girls All Capital City Conference

One 1st Team Member

One 2nd Team Member

One Honorable Mention

Two Montgomery Advertiser Girls Top Performers of the Week

Capital City Conference Girls Champions (JV)

AHSAA Boys Area Runners Up

Advanced to 2nd Round Playoffs

One Boys All-Metro 2nd Team Member

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Boys All Capital City Conference

One 1st Team Member

One 2nd Team Member

Montgomery Advertiser Boys Player of the Week

Capital City Conference Boys Champions (JV)

Cross Country

Girls Individual 4A

State Champion (3rd Straight Year)

Two State Qualifiers

Girls All-Metro

Runner of the Year

Two 1st Team Members

Two Boys Individual 4A State Qualifiers

Indoor Track and Field Girls Team State 4A-5A

3rd Place, 4x400 Relay

4th Place Overall Finish

Girls Individual State 4A-5A

State Champion, 800m, 1600m, and 3200m

3rd Place, 400m

Boys Individual State 4A-5A

State Champion, Shot Put

3rd Place, Shot Put

Outdoor Track and Field13 athletes qualified for state

4th Place Girls Team State 4A Overall Finish

Girls Individual State 4A

State Champion, 800m, 1600m, and 3200m

2nd Place, 100m Hurdles

3rd Place, 400m

3rd Place Boys Individual State 4A Shot Put

Girls All-Metro

Girl Athlete of the Year

One Girls Honorable Mention

One Boys All-Metro 1st Team Member

Cheerleading

8 All American Cheerleaders

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Wrestling

1A-4A Dual Meet Semi-Finalist

1A-4A State Tournament

3rd Place Overall Finish

11 Individual Qualifiers

Two State Runners Up

Seven Individual Places

All-Metro

Four 1st Team Members


100th Career Coaching Win

Tennis Girls Team Advanced to State

State Champion, Girls 4A-5A Singles #6

Three Girls Individual Semi-finalists

One Girls Doubles Semi-finalist

Boys Team Advanced to State

Girls SoccerAdvanced to Quarterfinals

One Montgomery Advertiser Player of the Week

Two Montgomery Advertiser Top Performers of the Week

One Rising Senior Selected for AHSAA North-South Soccer All-Star Game

Two All-State 2nd Team Members

BaseballAdvanced to 1st Round of State Playoffs

One All-State 2nd Team Member (4A)

All Capital City Conference

Player of the Year

Three 1st Team Members

Two Honorable Mentions

One All-Metro Honorable Mention

400th Career Coaching Win

SoftballAll Capital City Conference

Five 1st Team Members

Four Honorable Mentions

One All-Metro Honorable Mention

Dance3 All American Dancers

Equestrian13 top 4 finishes (HS)

28 top 4 finishes (MS)

Regionals, Interscholastic Equestrian Association

MS Team qualified for first time in STJ team history

Two Individual Qualifiers

Zone Finals at Tryon International Equestrian Center

One Individual Qualifier

Jimmy Hitchcock AwardThree Seniors Nominated

Four 8th Graders Received Certificates

Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Program4A Region 2 Winner

*HS: High School MS: Middle School

ARTS ARTSArt & PhotographyHigh School Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Two Gold Keys: Painting and Photography

Four Silver Keys: Painting, Drawing & Illustration, and Photography

10 Honorable Mentions: Drawing & Illustration, Photography, Painting, Digital Art, and Mixed Media

Alabama Independent School Association State Art Competition

(HS) Eight Students Qualified

(HS) One Best in Show: Mixed Media

(HS) Three 1st Places: Mixed Media, Painting, and Drawing Non-Color

(HS) Two 2nd Places: Photography and Printmaking

(MS) One 1st Place: Drawing Non-Color

(MS) One 2nd Place: Drawing Color

Alabama Independent School Association District V Art Competition

(HS) 18 Students Competed

(HS) One Best in Show: Drawing Non-Color

(HS) Six 1st Places: Drawing Non-Color, Printmaking, Photography, Mixed Media, Acrylic Painting, and Three Dimensional

(HS) Two 2nd Places: Gouache and Mixed Media

(HS) Two 3rd Places: Three Dimensional and Photography

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(MS) Five 1st Places: Printmaking, Drawing Color, Painting, and Drawing Non-Color

(MS) Two 2nd Places: Drawing Non-Color and Three Dimensional

(MS) Two 3rd Places: Drawing Non-Color and Printmaking

Visual Arts Achievement Program: Alabama State Council of Arts Statewide Art Competition

(HS) Best in Photography

(HS) Two Portfolio Scholarship Winners

(MS) Best of District 2

(MS) Best in Printmaking

(MS) Two Blue Ribbon Awards

Visual Arts Achievement Program: Alabama State Council of Arts District II Art Competition

(HS) Best in Photography

(HS) One 1st Place: Photography

(HS) One 2nd Place: Printmaking

(HS) Three 3rd Places: Painting, Mixed Media, and Computer Images

(MS) Best in Printmaking

(MS) Four 1st Places: Drawing, Mixed Media, Printmaking, and Three Dimensional/Crafts

(MS) Four 2nd Places: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Three Dimensional/Crafts

(MS) One 3rd Place: Printmaking

Southern Teachers Agency 12th Annual Student Art Contest

One of 12 Winners (500 entries)

Doing Our Own Thing Art Competition

(HS) One Best of Show

(HS) Two 1st Places: Painting and Printmaking

(HS) Three 2nd Places: Black & White Photography, Painting, and Watercolor Painting

(HS) One 3rd Place: Black & White Drawing

(HS) Three Honorable Mentions: Mixed Media, Color Photography, and Printmaking

(MS) One 1st Place: Black & White Photography

(MS) One 2nd Place: Mixed Media

(MS) Two Honorable Mentions: Mixed Media and Printmaking

Alabama National Fair

(HS) Three 1st Places: Black & White Drawing, Mixed Media, and Printmaking

(HS) One 2nd Place: Opaque Painting

(HS) One 3rd Place: Color Drawing

(HS) Three Honorable Mentions: Opaque Painting, Watercolor Painting, and Mixed Media

(MS) One 1st Place: Drawing

(MS) One 3rd Place: Painting

(MS) One Honorable Mention: Mixed Media

Alabama National Fair Photography

One Best in Show

Five 1st Places: Animals, Floral, People, Scenic, and Other

Three 2nd Places: People, Scenic, and Other

Four 3rd Places: Animals, Floral, People, and Other

Draw Montgomery Art Competition, The American Institute of Architects Montgomery Chapter

One 1st Place

One 2nd Place

Montgomery Humane Shelter “Howl”iday Card Competition

One 1st Place

One 3rd Place


33rd Annual Artistic Competition For Exceptional Students

(HS) One 3rd Place; One Honorable Mention

(MS) One Honorable Mention

Performing Arts

CHOIR

Alabama Vocal Association

Four All-State Choir Members

District Outstanding Choral Student

(HS) Alabama Vocal Association’s State Choral Performance Assessment Superior Rating

BAND

Honor Bands

(HS) One All-State Band Member, One All-State Alternate Band Member, Two All-District Band Members

(MS) One All-District Band Member

*Due to space constraints, not all competitions and results are listed.

The importance of a successful

campus event or school tour

cannot be overstated. Families

considering Saint James seek rigorous

academics, stellar arts and music programs,

championship-winning athletics, and robust

extracurricular offerings. When touring a

family, I see the awe in their expression

witnessing classes change on the Quad or

walking into our impressive facilities. What

is most rewarding, however, is when a

prospective family sees the culmination

of the Saint James mission: our students.

The Saint James School Student

Ambassadors serve as our official

hosts and hostesses. This elite group of

student leaders serve as liaisons,

spokespeople, and advocates for the

Office of Admissions. Most importantly,

ambassadors are the living embodiment

of the excellence of Saint James.

"Saint James welcomes new students

every year from different countries who

are embraced and respected by the

student body. As an ambassador, I

have loved helping them acclimate to

our school and making them feel right

at home. I find this to be a unique

attribute of the Saint James student

body that you cannot find anywhere

else,” said Izabella Janush-

Hernandez ‘21.

Ambassadors are highly motivated

and have strong interpersonal skills, a

positive attitude, and a commitment

to integrity. These students possess

effective decision-making skills, the

ability to motivate others, and a

willingness to work as a team. Since the

program began in 2014, ambassadors

have played a vital role in attracting

new students to the school. The

Student Ambassador program allows

students the opportunity to participate

in various official roles alongside Dr.

Larry McLemore, the Board of Trustees,

and school administrators. Ambassadors

also assist in more casual settings like

preschool assessments, welcome events

for new students, and daily tours.

“It is an absolute honor to be chosen as

a student ambassador. I love talking to

others about how Saint James has

impacted my life,” said Hannah

Richardson, a rising junior and new

2021-22 ambassador.

The ambassador selection process is

competitive. Applicants submit a

comprehensive packet including two

teacher or coach recommendations

and a statement explaining why they

want to be an ambassador. Students

then interview before a panel and

answer questions that force them to think

on their feet. Annually, ambassadors

participate in a summer retreat where

we review public speaking best practices,

marketing and brand management,

and expectations of the role.

Unequivocally, one of my absolute

favorite aspects of my job is working

with this diverse group of young leaders.

They enrich my life in so many ways,

and I know they have an enormous

impact on the success of our school.

A WELCOMING FACE MAKES A WELCOMING FACE MAKES all the differenceall the difference

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By: Kate Bartlett, STJ Student Ambassador Sponsor


T he Saint James School Writing

Center began serving high

school students in 2017. This

past year, despite the challenges that a

global pandemic presented, we were able

to expand our services by providing peer

tutors to work with the student body, a

dream that emerged after researching and

talking with numerous other organizations

around the country.

Students interested in becoming peer

tutors had to submit an application with

teacher recommendations prior to last

spring’s move to remote learning.

Students also had a one-on-one interview

to determine their commitment to this

budding program. In the end, seven

excellent peer tutors, all seniors, were

chosen for this inaugural program:

Sidnee Beavers, Sumner Brown,

Barrett Hammond, Paige Hemmer,

Izabella Janush-Hernandez, Zoe

Tatum, and Ella Taylor. This group is

to be commended for their enthusiasm,

problem-solving skills, and willingness

to help their fellow students!

Each tutor attended in-person Peer

Tutor Training, which was guided by

the training provided at other schools

nationwide, along with materials

provided by the SSWCA (Secondary

Schools Writing Centers Association).

Lessons included the proper technique

and process for student tutoring

sessions and multiple methods of

appointments given the Covid pandemic:

synchronous (in-person and Zoom) and

asynchronous. Tutors are also trained to

be a writing coach who gives constructive

criticism and feedback to the tutee, and

at no time does a tutor write any portion

of the assignment for a student.

This expansion of services has been a

wonderful addition to the high school.

For peer tutors, they receive volunteer

hours which can be applied to one of

numerous high school volunteer

requirements. For the student body,

the addition of peer tutors means

additional times when help can be

requested, including nights and

weekends over Zoom.

The Writing Center and our new class

of peer tutors look forward to another

great year for 2021-2022!


PEER TUTORSPEER TUTORS

expand writing expand writing center servicescenter services

YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP

By: Kimberly Ramsey, Writing Center Director

<<Saint James has a long history of

students earning top leadership

positions in the Alabama YMCA

Youth in Government program.

Ryan Barranco ‘21 served as the

2020-2021 Youth Governor, which

is voted on by students across the

state after a rigorous campaign

period. Although the vote was cast

in person before the pandemic,

Ryan’s official responsibilities were

held virtually, and he was a great

representative of the Saint James

community.

In March, Jake Yohn, a rising

senior, was elected as the 2021-2022

Chief Justice after a challenging

campaign period that was conducted

virtually. Congratulations!


5th Grade: American Voices

Kindergarten: The Littlest Christmas Tree

S aint James has a rich history

in performing and fine arts,

and our elementary school is

no exception. Each year, our elementary

students put on age-appropriate stage

performances that help build lifelong

skills such as confidence, teamwork, and

communication. Under the direction of

elementary art teacher Patti Pelham,

they also create beautiful artwork that

complements the theme of their show. It

truly is a special time for each grade.

David Rubenstein, chairman of the

Kennedy Center for the Performing

Arts, said this about performing arts,

“The world is a complicated place, and

there’s a lot of division between people.

The performing arts tend to unify

people in a way nothing else does.” This

was especially true this year as it was

one of the few times all year that

elementary parents were able to come

together on campus. We are so proud

of these students for having the

courage to get on stage, sing solos,

perform dances, share lines, and put

on outstanding shows for their families

to enjoy. Bravo!

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1st Grade: Promotion Ceremony

4th Grade: Voices of Alabama

3rd Grade: Let’s Hear it for America

2nd Grade: Goin’ Buggy

Pre-K4: Love is All You Need Concert

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Major General Burke E. "Ed" Wilson (‘81) serves as the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and Senior Military Advisor for Cyber, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Craig Gates (‘91) graduated from The University of Alabama and is a graphic designer living in Atlanta, GA, with his wife, Rachael, and their daughter. Craig has also been in different bands through the years and continues to play music. He designed the cover for his brother’s novel, Hard Road South.

Scott Gates ('98) released a captivating historical fiction novel, Hard Road South, in May 2020. Scott graduated from Auburn University and the University of Colorado Boulder. Scott is a magazine editor living in Wake Forest, NC, with his wife, Kelly, and their three children.

Anna Manasco (‘98) was nominated by the President of the United States to a federal judgeship in Alabama and was confirmed in May 2020 by the United States Senate to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. Manasco had been serving as a partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Birmingham, where her practice focused on trial strategy and appeals in complex commercial litigation. She earned her Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Emory University; her Master of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Oxford; and her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, where she served as executive editor of the Yale Law & Policy Review.

Dr. Randall Lee Murphy (‘99) joined the Hughston Clinic in November 2019. He devotes his practice to sports injuries and the care of athletes. Dr. Murphy and his family now live in Montgomery.

Rusty Blackwell (‘00) was appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to serve as the Professional Land Surveyor representative to the Alabama Underground Damage Prevention Authority.

Victor Ingalls (‘02) was named top 40 under 40 by Mobile Bay Monthly, a publication in Mobile. It is given to those who demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to their community. Father Ingalls is the vocations director for the Archdiocese of Mobile.

Melissa Buckner Reynolds (‘02) joined the Princeton University Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts. A Lecturer in the Humanities Council and History, Melissa is a historian of medieval and early modern England whose research focuses on practices of reading, writing, and knowledge-making at the moment of transition from manuscript to print. She is working on her first monograph, How To: Practical Books and the Making of Early Modern English Culture.

Drew Springall (‘03) joined the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University in January 2020.

Meredith Dubberly (‘09), director of Drama Kids in Birmingham, was awarded a full scholarship to Birmingham-Southern College where she earned a degree in musical theatre. Partnering with schools and the community, Drama Kids in Birmingham focuses on developing life skills of students ages 4-17, through a highly stimulating and creative theatre arts program.

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Brian Haven (‘09), who currently lives in Birmingham, AL, received an MFA in Stage Management from Wayne State University and a BS in Educational Counseling from Birmingham-Southern College. Brian frequently works as a Stage Manager for Red Mountain Theatre Company. He also works as the Operations Office Manager for the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.

Maegan Lee Allen (‘12) graduated from Auburn University with her Masters of Science in Nursing and has been board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Maegan also earned her Bachelors of Science from Auburn University. She is working at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery and lives with her husband Jake Allen (‘13) and their son in Prattville.

Graham Norwood (‘12) studied at Auburn University and graduated with honors from The University of Alabama Medical School. He and his family live in Homewood, AL where he is in residency at UAB.

Gene Seeber (‘12) and his wife Sara moved to Boston for residency at Harvard Medical School—Massachusetts General Hospital.

Walker Woodson (‘13) graduated from SMU and now has a career in private equity in New York.

Russ Daniel (‘14) received his Masters of Accountancy from the University of Alabama and is a CPA with RSM in Birmingham.

Zuri Foster (‘15), a member of the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy Class of 2022, works as a pharmacy technician. Upon starting her job, she learned that pharmacists are one of the most easily accessible health professionals for patients, and the positive role they play in their patients’ health is indispensable.

Ginny (Lampkin) Morgan (‘15) graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University in May 2019 with a BS in Biomedical Sciences. In June 2019, she married Jake Morgan. She completed her year with AmeriCorps in May 2020. She began graduate school at UAB in the School of Optometry in Fall 2020.

Win Woodson (‘15) graduated in nursing in May 2019 and is an RN in Nashville, TN.

Katie Brabham (‘16) graduated from Samford University with a bachelors in public health in May 2020. Katie currently lives in Atlanta, GA and is participating in a service year with AmeriCorps as a VISTA at Kennesaw State University's Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery. She works as the AOD (alcohol and other drugs) Recovery Program Coordinator and helps with the AOD educational programming on KSU's campus.

Davis Daniel (‘16) was invited to Big League Spring Training. He played High A with the Tri-City Dust Devils in Pasco, WA, where he led the league in ERA and won player of the week twice. He was recently called up to Double A and will play with the Trash Pandas in Huntsville, AL.

Charles Painter (’16) recently acquired an amazing position with Epic Games! Charles graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Software Engineering and is now working as a Production Assistant at Epic Games as part of the Fortnite Team.

Reid Woodson (‘16) finished with a 4.0 after 7 semesters at the University of Alabama, allowing him to walk with a “red cap” at graduation with a degree in finance.


All in the family

The Eley family has a long history with Saint James School. Father Michael ‘74 was a member of the first graduating class, followed by sons Landon ‘06 and Chase ‘09. This year, Michael and Lisa’s youngest son Tyson, who also served as senior class vice president, proudly earned his diploma, continuing 47 years of Eley family tradition!

Harrison Carter (’17) graduated Cum Laude from Auburn University in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a concentration in American Politics and International Relations and a Minor in Leadership Studies. He was selected to join Teach For America Baltimore Corps 21, which is a two-year commitment that allows teachers to work on the ground level fighting academic inequity. During this time, he will have an opportunity to complete a Masters of Education at John Hopkins University and will teach high school history at Joseph C. Briscoe Academy with the Baltimore City Public Schools.

Hannah Dailey (‘17) was chosen as an outstanding senior student in the Department of Chemistry for Auburn University at Montgomery. She played on the AUM softball team and studies dental medicine.

Atchison Hubbard (‘17) graduated in May 2021 from Birmingham-Southern College where he was a member of the history honor society. Atchison is now attending Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law.

Jason Zhang ('17) graduated from UAB with offers from five distinguished graduate programs! He chose to pursue a Ph.D. in biological engineering at MIT.

Caroline Christie (‘18) was recently awarded a scholarship from the Montgomery Alumni Panhellenic Council. Caroline currently attends the University of Alabama and serves her sorority, Kappa Delta, as the Vice President of Standards. Caroline is a member of the pre-occupational therapy society, Phi Eta Sigma, the Order of Omega, and Rho Lambda.

Claudia Hubbard (‘18) is a rising senior attending Auburn University, majoring in Law and Justice with a minor in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. Claudia currently serves on the Student Government Association’s executive team as the Executive Vice President of Communications and Marketing where she leads a team of 15 students in telling SGA’s story. Claudia was recently awarded the LaVerne Taylor Flanagan Activities Award for her high attainments in campus leadership and activities by her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta. This summer, Claudia spent ten weeks in Washington, DC interning with United Launch Alliance, an American spacecraft launch service provider, in their Governmental Operations office.

Katie McIntyre (‘18) currently attends Auburn University and was recently awarded a scholarship from the Montgomery Alumni Panhellenic Council. Katie is the current president of Alpha Gamma Delta and previously served her sorority as vice president of Finance and Director of Activities. She is also active in the Auburn Student Government Association, serving as Assistant Director of Hey Day. She participates in the Auburn Honors College and has been tapped for Lambda Sigma and Omicron Delta Kappa. Katie was recently named Miss Alabama USA first runner-up.

Stephen Sadie (‘18) currently attends Auburn University. He was recently elected Treasurer of Auburn’s Student Government Association.

Annie Skoneki (‘18) began nursing school at Auburn University. Following an interview process and maintaining a near perfect GPA, Annie learned that she had been accepted into Auburn’s highly selective nursing school program.

Shaw Woodson (‘18) currently attends the University of Alabama.

Following in their footstepsDr. Sallye York ‘00 and Dr. Brock Howell ‘00 enjoyed watching the Class of 2033 and their own children, Cecilia and Hamp, participate in the same Kindergarten Graduation ceremony in which they participated in May 1988. The beautiful heirloom dress Cecilia is wearing was handsewn by Dr. York’s mother for her own Kindergarten graduation in 1988 and was also worn by daughters Vara and Sadie in 2017 and 2019, respectively.

Three generations of buddiesKindergarten Teacher Mrs. Megan Deal ‘09 is shown here with her student, Clare Ramsey, and her senior buddy, Hannah Grace Griggs, who was also Mrs. Deal’s Kindergarten buddy in 2009. Coincidentally, Mrs. Deal and Hannah Grace were the first group of seniors and kindergartners to participate in the Senior Walk!


Lauren Browder Kuratko (‘98), husband Ryan, and big brothers Wystan and Simeon welcomed William Browder Yeats in September 2019.

Lisa Bennett Smith (‘98), husband Jeremy, and big sister Marley welcomed Mary Austin in September 2019.

Leigh Quinney Tew (‘98) and husband Jonathan welcomed twins in September 2019.

Taylor Wheeler (‘98), wife Tanna, and big brothers Jack and Caleb welcomed Charlie Rose in November 2019

Katie Wohlford (‘98) married Billy McCracken in August 2019. They live in Asheville, NC.

Kate Dowdle Keiser (‘99) and husband Benjamin welcomed Charley Harper in January 2020.

Brooke McClinton (‘99) married Justin Mitchell in August 2020. They live in Birmingham, AL with their children.

Sarah McElvy (‘01) married Caine Hill in September of 2019. They live in Homewood, AL with their children.

Porter Stephenson (‘01), wife Jenny, and big brother Ingram welcomed Henrietta “Etta” James in February 2020.

Meredith Faulkner Chesser (‘02), husband Justin, and big sister Ruthie welcomed Frances Lenoir in September 2020.

Mary Hunter Slaton Fuller (‘02), husband Jacob (‘94), and big brother Crawford welcomed Frances Whiting in November 2019.

Chandler Sims Hines (‘02), husband Nick, and big brother Haigler welcomed Nicholas Sims in July 2020.

Daniel Davenport (‘03) and wife Emily welcomed Palmer Rose in July 2019.

Frank Hawthorne ('03) married Andrea Watson in March 2021.

Emily Meadows Houston (‘04), husband John, and brother Harris welcomed Margaret Connett in February 2020.

David Labovitz (‘04), wife Gina, and big brother Austin welcomed Graham Joseph in September 2019.

Martha Hawthorn Reasoner (‘04) and husband Nick welcomed Nicholas Henry in May 2020.

Jack Simon (‘04), wife Ashley, and big brother James welcomed William Cole in July 2019.

Colleen Forrer (’05) married Jacob Cook in May 2019, and they live in Austin, TX.

Katie Keene Hamilton (‘05), husband Sam, and big brother Ridge welcomed Walt in November 2020.

Millie Oliver Phillips (‘05) and husband Kyle welcomed Maddox “Maddie” Brooke in March 2021.

Jessica Missildine Spurlin (‘05), husband Mark, and sister Lottie welcomed Lucy Houlton in October 2019.

Travis Winn (‘05) and wife Marlee welcomed Annalee Powell in May 2019.

Mary Elizabeth Martorana Belser (‘06), husband David, and big brother David welcomed Henry Ward in February 2020.

Grace Dixon Benton (‘06), husband Josh, and big sister Ruthie welcomed Robert Clifton in October 2020.

Landon Eley (‘06) and wife Samantha welcomed Alden Banks in June 2020.

Nan Pearson Partridge (‘06) and husband Tommy welcomed Charlie Hines in March 2020.

Amy Ray Wohlford (‘06) and husband Jason welcomed Riley Rae in September 2019.

Jeremy Crider (‘07) and wife Anne Tyler welcomed Catherine Mae in November 2019.

Sam Meriwether (‘08) and wife Sarah welcomed Samuel Chuyler in February 2021.

Michael Bird (‘09) and wife Collins welcomed Michael Allen in November 2019.

Meredith Dubberly ('09) married Rob Chisenhall ('11) in December 2020.

Clinton Freeman (‘09) and wife Madison welcomed Aubrey Grace in April 2020.

Kendall Watson Henderson (‘09) and husband Matthew welcomed Lily Ruth in September 2019.

Holly Carr (‘12) married Wylie Hayes in May 2021. They live in Birmingham, AL.

Maegan Lee ('12) and Jake Allen ('13) welcomed Easton Rex in January 2021.

Graham Norwood ('12) and his wife Carlyn welcomed Moxie Miller in June 2021.

ALUMNI

Nancy (Knowles) Davies CLASS OF 1974 passed away on July 1, 2018

John Hunter Pappas CLASS OF 1995 passed away on September 25, 2020

Scott Bowen CLASS OF 1999 passed away on September 28, 2020

Caro Louise (Savage) Jehle CLASS OF 2005 passed away on December 15, 2019

Lloyd Etheredge CLASS OF 2019 passed away on January 15, 2021

FACULTY

Fred Draper passed away on January 13, 2021

Ethel Harris passed away on March 19, 2021

Martha Claire Scott passed away on January 19, 2020


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””Homecoming Queen Tamya Bruce is pictured here with crown

bearers Clare Ramsey, Susan Jehle, Jordyn Stewart, Cecilia

York, and Harper Horsley. After the ceremony, Tamya said,

Becoming the first African American queen at Saint James is a

part of history, and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to

break barriers that have yet to be broken until now. I hope to be

a light that helps this wonderful school shine even more.

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