MILL SPRINGS
ACADEMY
ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2012–2013
If a student can’t learn the way we teach…we should teach the way a student can learn.
2012–2013
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
LETTER FROM THE
CHAIR OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairman
Angel Murr
Headmaster
Robert W. Moore
Bruce Bowers
Ed Coco
Michael Holt
Rochelle Northrup
Adam Orkin
Stacy Robinson
Louise Samsky
Robert M. Slayden, MD
Ex-Officio
Margaret Brito
Middle School Principal
Bruce Brownlow
Upper School Director
Laurie Jones
Lower School Principal
Kay Morrison
Communication Arts
Principal
Liz Parks
PVA Co-President
Mary Ramirez
Director of Development
Lavone Rippeon
Administrator
Liz Parks
PVA Co-President
Beth Wilson
PVA Co-President
ADVISORY
BOARD
Barbara F. Adler
Colleen S. Austin, MD
Michael W. Bain, MD
Nicholas Ceto, Jr.
Mark Droege
W. Daniel Faulk
Robert J. Freeman
Michael A. Goodroe
Anne Hicks-Coolick, PhD
James P. Hudson
Theresa Pritchard
Paul M. Smith
Patricia C. Sibley
A. Ray Weeks, Jr.
Sandra N. Zelley
Jack Zimmermann
Jonathan Zimring
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W
hen my family first joined the Mill Springs community 6 years ago,
the school became the much needed safe-haven we had searched for but
never knew existed. Like many families who first come to the school,
we cared deeply about finding a place where our bright and vibrant kids would
be accepted, nurtured, and challenged to be the very best they possibly could be.
And what we didn’t know, or even imagine, was how much we would come to love
Mill Springs and be dedicated to its success as so many individuals and families
have done from the beginning.
As Chair of the Board of Trustees, I wish to thank the entire MSA community for
your continued devotion and generosity to the school. In yet another year of
economic uncertainty and turmoil, Mill Springs’ faculty and staff have done an
outstanding job of providing an individualized education to each of our students as
well as an ever improving campus. This has been accomplished through exemplary
leadership from our Headmaster, Robert Moore, as well as an extremely talented
faculty and staff, dedicated and loving parents, and a strong Board of Trustees.
With only modest tuition increases and very tight control of expenses, we remain
strong financially with no long-term debt. The financial indicators of a strong,
healthy school continue to shine: growing enrollment, high student retention, and
generous philanthropic support. As we look to the future please know that Mill
Springs Board of Trustees continues to focus with diligence and care on the
school’s financial sustainability. The future is bright for Mill Springs Academy
and we are grateful to all of those who continue to support its present and future.
Angel Murr
Chair, Board of Trustees
Success in School … Success in Life
LETTER FROM THE
HEADMASTER
T
raditionally, the annual report is the “report card”
on the year past, a time for reflection on the
progress and accomplishments of the preceding
12 months. It is also a time to express our gratitude to
the many families and individuals whose generosity and confidence in our school
make it a truly exceptional place. To all of those listed in this report as well as
those who have supported Mill Springs over the past 33 years, I am truly grateful.
The 2012–2013 school year was marked by significant growth in the number of
students enrolled at Mill Springs Academy. As families continue to seek out our
school and even relocate just to have their child attend MSA it has become
evident that we have built a reputation for excellence in the LD community.
MISSION
STATEMENT
Mill Springs Academy is a valuesbased educational community
dedicated to the academic, physical
and social growth of those students
who have not realized their potential
in traditional classroom settings.
ACCREDITATION
Southern Association of
Independent Schools
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
MEMBERSHIP
This reputation is due in no small part to our talented and highly dedicated
faculty and staff, many of whom have been with the school for fifteen plus years.
One such individual, who retired this year, was our High School Director, Bruce
Brownlow. Bruce helped build our High School program to what it is today and
will be missed greatly. Cynthia Traylor was named Principal of the Upper
School beginning on August 1, in time for the start of the 2013-2014 school
year. Cynthia has been onboard at MSA since 2000 as Assistant Principal and
was well prepared to take the reins from Bruce. She has successfully developed
and managed the summer school program, as well as organized and established
a diversity program that has been implemented school-wide. We are delighted
to have Cynthia in this new role to provide continuity in the leadership core and
continue to stimulate growth in the Upper School.
Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development
In addition to our faculty, staff, parents, and many friends, I would also like to
thank the members of Mill Springs’ Board of Trustees which continues to be led
by the very capable, Angel Murr. The Board is responsible for providing financial
oversight and through its leadership, Mill Springs continues to carry no long-term
debt. As enrollment continues to grow and the financial health of the school
remains strong, our Board worked hard to lay the groundwork during this year for
our next capital project—permanent classroom facilities for our Lower and
Middle Schools. This group also oversaw another highly successful Annual Fund
which not only exceeded its monetary goal but garnered 94% parent participation
in addition to 100% participation from our Board, Faculty, and Staff.
National Association of
Independent Schools
In closing, I would like to recognize the great loss of Mill Springs’ “silent
founder,” my father, Raynor Moore who passed away in late May. My dad
truly loved the school and was the embodiment of those who support Mill
Springs in an often unseen way. He along with my mother, Tweetie Moore,
will be greatly missed and certainly never forgotten.
Atlanta Area Association of
Independent Schools
Children and Adults with
Attention Deficit Disorder
Georgia Independent School
Association
Georgia Association of Private Schools
for Exceptional Children
International Dyslexia Association
Southern Association of
Independent Schools
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
NON DISCRIMINATORY
POLICY
Mill Springs Academy does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
color, religion, handicap, national or
ethnic origin in its admissions policy
or in its employment.
Robert W. Moore
Headmaster
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2012–2013
DEVELOPMENT
VOLUNTEERS
2012–2013 INCOME AND EXPENSES
Lisa Artis
Janet Bain
Dolores Bonin
Margaret Brito
Jessica Brown
Bruce Brownlow
Ashley Campbell
Sheila FitzGerald
Jennifer Kramer
Mary Lanning
Kay Morrison
Kathy Muma
Angel Murr
Dan Murr
Matthew Orred
Luanne Porper
Stacy Rothberg
Susan Sanders
Deborah Super
Michelle Swislow
Cynthia Traylor
Beth Wilson
David Wilson
Transportation Services
2.48%
Contributions
3.73%
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Parent Volunteer
Association Fundraisers
1.71%
0.27%
Other Income
Booster Club
1.20%
0.26%
Other Expenses
20.20%
Tuition and Fees
(Net of Financial Assistance)
84.53%
REVENUES
$8,293,745
Utilities and
Security
2.42%
Repairs and
Maintenance
3.27%
Salaries
61.39%
Transportation
2.49%
Employee Benefits
9.78%
EXPENSES
$7,149,914
Revenues
Tuition & Fees (Net of Financial Aid) $7,010,560
Contributions
309,590
Capital Campaign
482,336
Transportation Services
205,780
Parent Volunteer Association
141,983
Booster Club
21,778
Fundraisers
22,085
Other Income
99,633
Total Revenue per Audit
$8,293,745
Other Income
Adjustment for Uncollectible Pledges
Interest Income
Rental Income
Loss on Sale of Securities
Other Income
$–
1,681
69,866
(1,646)
29,732
Total Other Income
$99,663
Expenses
Salaries
Employee Benefits
Transportation
Repairs and Maintenance
Utilities and Security
Other Expenses
$4,389,512
699,173
209,975
233,626
173,378
1,444,250
Total Expense per Audit
Change in Net Assets
$7,149,914
$1,143,831
Other Expenses
Depreciation and Amortization
Professional Fees
Parent Volunteer Association
School Supplies
Student Activities
Interest
Insurance
Conferences
General and Administration
Printing
Booster Club
Rentals
Postage
Advertising
Other Miscellaneous
Total Other Expenses
$374,077
111,735
85,967
116,661
211,210
–
54,461
76,131
211,507
8,769
22,798
17,004
12,317
24,604
117,009
$1,444,250
If a student can’t learn the way we teach…we should teach the way a student can learn.
ANNUAL FUND
Chair
Staff/Faculty Chair
Michael Holt
Vaidehi Rallapalli
Mill Springs’ Annual Fund is the cornerstone of our school’s development program and contributes directly to the
quality of education that takes place at the school. Gifts to the Annual Fund from parents, grandparents, faculty, staff,
friends, and alumni are used to keep annual tuition increases to a minimum.
The growth of the Annual Fund reflects great trust in the mission of the school and has established a vital culture
of giving as we move forward with our plans for expansion. Great commitment from our parents, volunteers, Board
of Trustees, faculty, staff, and friends of the school has created an exceptional acceleration in the Annual Fund.
Continued support of the Annual Fund will ensure a strong future for every student at Mill Springs Academy.
The following are just a few examples of ways in which Annual Fund dollars are spent:
n Keep tuition increases down
(annual tuition increases at MSA have remained at 3% over the past 5 years;
much lower than the national average of 7%)
n Allow us to attract and maintain valuable staff
(through competitive salaries and benefits like 401K, insurance, continuing education)
n Fund our Scholarship Endowment program
(5% of the monies raised each year are set aside to help fund our scholarship endowment program)
n Broaden our Fine Arts curriculum
(giving students full access to programs in art, theater, chorus, band, media, and broadcasting)
n Provide funds for various classroom enhancements
n Covering unanticipated operating expenses
(unscheduled repairs, etc.)
ANNUAL FUND TOTALS
Primary Constituents
Board of Trustees
Parents
Faculty & Staff
Grandparents
Matching Gifts
Friends of MSA
2012–2013
Participation
100%
94%
100%
2012–2013
2011–2012
2010–2011
$48,695
$130,077
$15,027
$40,521
$29,860
$13,800
__________
$23,248
$145,265
$14,790
$40,486
$17,925
$18,160
__________
$24,735
$112,821
$15,904
$47,755
$12,961
$8,836
__________
$277,980
$259,874
$223,012
Success in School … Success in Life
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ANNUAL FUND DONORS
Daniel and Christine Abernethy
Caroline Abruzese
Carol and Tarpley Adams
Michael and Kim Adams
Samuel Adams
Philip and Cynthia Agcaoili
Gez and Donna Agolli
Sandra Ahern
Carmen Allen
Ivan Allen IV
Nina Altman
Mike and Courtney Antonucci
Okey and Hadiza Anueyiagu
Kevin and Kimbrel Arculeo
Joe and Fran Arena
Brian and Julie Armenta
Howard and Colleen Austin
Wesley and Jenny Avritt
Carolina Ayerbe and Damian
Farrier
Tim and Leigh Ann Ayres
Heather Bailey
David and Janet Bain
Dennis and Jackie Barbare
Paul and Mary Barkley
Jerry and Janet Barnett
Elaine Barron
Janice Barton
Nathan and Ann Beard
Timothy and Lynise Beard
Gretchen Beck
Garey and Kim Bell
Stanley and Marcia Bell
Garry and Kathy Berardi
Mark and Cathy Berman
Matt and Virginia Billips
Gregory Bodeep
John and Kelly Bonanno
Russell and Jill Bonds
Joey and Dolores Bonin
Joseph and Claudette Bonin
Will and Jackie Border
Randy and Rita Botnick
Randy and Vicki Bott
Bruce and Deena Bowers
Mike and Bette Rose Bowers
John and Barbara Bowler
Steve and Trish Boyer
Karen and Justin Bradley
Richard Brandt and Carmen Neyra
Jon and Pam Brasher
Judy Brick
Lisa Brinkley
Margaret and Robert Brito
Jeff and Traci Brown
Jeffrey and Jessica Brown
John and Patrice Brown
Scott and Michele Brown
Eric Brown
Bruce and Marie Brownlow
Doris Bryant
James and Coleen Bryant
Buckhead Uniforms
Ian Buda and Bari Calais
Bill and Lori Budwitz
Erin Buice
Don and Kim Bunker
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Farrel and Ilana Burstein
Derek and Mindy Bush
Ron and Sharon Bush
Brian and Lisa Buxton
Monte and Pam Cagle
Grier and Ashley Campbell
Wayne Carey and Yvonne
Satterwhite
Daniel and Deb Carmody
Andrew and Jinny Carter
Wendy Carvotta
Julie Cassel
Nicholas and Margaret Ceto
Don and Bev Chapman
Jan Chastain
Heidi Chisholm
Wayne and Beth Chiu
Claire and John Christerson
Michael and Jinjie Cicco
Bob and Ruth Ann Clanin
Mark and Heather Clark
Fran Cline
Raymond and Devonda Cobb
Ed and Jill Coco
Mark and Sheila Cohen
Darryl and Teri Coleman
Gilbert Coleman
Jim Coleman
Joyce Coleman
Lynda Coleman
Grant and Susan Collingsworth
Collins Cooper Carusi Architects
Frances Collins
Richard and Leslie Collins
William and Rita Collins
Carlos Colon
Allison Comis
Joe and Judy Comis
Clarence and Anne Conkin
Chris and Trisha Conlin
Jessica and Mark Connell
Greg and Frances Connor
Steven and Heidi Cook
Stevi Cordie and Sheldon Glorit
Charlie and Laura Covert
Michael Cowan
Dean and Alice Cowart
John and Cheri Coyle
Alan and Cathy Crowley
Bob and Mary Cullerton
John and Julia Cullerton
John and Sylvia Cutchin
Robert and Penny Daigle
Tom and Martha Dalluge
Arthur and Kathy Darr
Larry and Laura Davenport
Robert and Patricia Davis
Barbara Day
Susan Day
Bryan DeHart
Kimberly DeHart
Darla DeRosa
Peter and Lorrie DeSantis
Jorge Diaz and Karen Hallock
Bruce and Sylvia Dick
Ralph and Gina DiClemente
Judy Distler
Thomas and Debbie Dobbs
Brian and Lara Dolan
Jim Dolan
Larry and Karen Domenico
Suzanne R. Durbin
Jeff and Amy Durham
Don and Barbara Durocher
Gregg Dwyer and Kelli Beechler
John and Leslie Dyer
Carolyn Early
Jae and Lee Ann Early
Jodi Easter-Smith and Bruce Smith
Dexter and Liane Edge
Dexter and Kimpy Edge
Victor and Josephine Ekworomadu
Brittany Emge
Mark and Shannon Encinger
Chris and Kathy Espinosa
Tom and Virginia Ewart
Jamie and Valerie Fambrough
Frank and Jean Farrell
Frank and Cece Farrell
Dan and Susan Faulk
Sheila and John FitzGerald
Bob and Gail Flamini
Tom and Gail Flanigan
Hugh and Robyn Flax
Connie and J.B. Floyd
Jeff and Claire Foltz
Janet and Scott Ford
Jim Foster
Jean Fraser
Lance and Susan Friedland
David and Stephanie Gaitan
Mike and Laura Garguilo
Sue and Gerry Garrick
Stanley Gerson
Larry Gildersleve and Sue Bauer
Steve and Kelly Glenn
Robert and Patty Golden
Bobby and Lainy Goldstein
Chip and Lora Gonzales
Leonard and Deborah Goodelman
Pete and Leigh Goodwyn
Billy and Gail Gordon
Susan Goss
Daniel and Maritza Gracia
Kristin Graffin
John and Joy Gray
Fred and Lauren Green
David and Kerry Greene
Jack and Lala Greene
Sheila Gregory
Michael and Meredith Griffeth
Larry and Catherine Grizzle
Jerry and Sally Gross
Rael and Vicki Grosswald
Jaime Gutierrez
Katie Hadaway
Paul Hagedorn
Brad and Tracy Hahn
Randy and Sandra Hain
Lamar and Arista Hall
Fred and Lynn Hanna
Phil Hanson
John and Adrienne Hardie
Gary and Annette Harmon
Steven and Sandy Harrell
Donald and James Harris
Ann Hartin
Cheri and Jim Harwood
Michael and Kari Haverland
Kris Hawksworth
Scott and Linda Hayman
Paul and Dawn Hazzard
Tom and Lee Healey
Andrew and Karen Hebert
Jennifer Heiner and Tim Gustafson
Chad and Michelle Hendren
Joseph Hendrix
Wayne and Brenda Herrington
Josh Hersko
Annette Higgins
Bill and Alice Hill
Anne and Jeff Holland
Michael and Vicky Holt
Robert and Christy Hood-Cree
Darren and Stacy Horst
Jay and Vicki Hudson
Jim Hudson
Branigan and James Hughes
Jim and Liz Hughes
Sirka Hummel
Amy and Matt Hurst
Jim and Christine Hurtsellers
Barry and Sylvia Hyman
Lisa and Michael Imsand
Bryant and Kim Isaacs
Mark and Teresa Jackson
Walter Janeczko
Dick and Janna Janes
Ron and Stacy Jarvis
Steve and Wendy Jensen
Stan and Cristy Johnson
Bette Jones and Christopher Behr
Hank Jones
Laurie and Will Jones
Taniah Jones
Victoria Jones and Dave Fairley
Katy Kane and Keith Rateliff
David Katz
Stanley and Rosalyn Kaye
Joan Keene
Betty and Danny Kellenberger
Marilynn Kelm
Greg and Amy Kern
Eric and Chris Kiser
Martin and Bobbie Kite
Kristen Klett
Shannon and Patrick Koch
Harlen and Sharon Koenen
Andy and Lori Kogoy
Jennifer and Lou Kramer
Gail and G. Paul Kreher
Steve and Deb Kushnick
Steven and Krista Landy
Lori Lane
Jack and Margaret Langford
Mary Lanning
Andy and Helaine Lasky
Sally A. LeFevre
Jay and Lisa Liban
Laura Link
Arthur and Barbara Lisker
If a student can’t learn the way we teach…we should teach the way a student can learn.
Ed and Laura Little
Robert and Kristi Lockwood
Wilton and Martha Looney
Juan Lopez-Carrion
David and Leslie Lopp
Peter and Michele Lublin
Robin Lucas
Anthony and Kelly Lynch
Jason and Stephanie Mack
Tom and Edye Mahaffey
Andrew and Kim Maichle
Neil and Leslie Manna
Bill and Anita Marco
Lisa Marcotte
Norman and Simone Marinoff
Richard and Colleen Marshall
Michael and Ashley Martin
Rob and Julie Martin
Rafael Martinez
Mike and Nancy Mattox
Scott and Wendy May
Cary and Susan McCallum
Michael and Barbara McCarthy
Matt McConnell
Jeff and Carrie McCormick
Walter and Sammye McCreary
Hershel and Carolyn McCroan
Ross and Cindy McCullough
Kate and Don McElliott
Erin McGee
Patrick and Tammy McHugh
Doug and Melanie McNaughton
Bill and Jane Mengel
Hisham and Christa Menkara
Kenneth and Sandra Meyers
John and Liz Minozzi
Matt and Linde Miscio
Bob and Addie Monette
Carl and Robin Moore
Donna and Patrick Moore
Doug and Donna Moore
Drewry Moore
Robert Moore
Thomas Moore
Robert and Laurie Morella
Karen Morris
Scott and Caroline Morris
Kay and Cliff Morrison
Marianne Morris-Velez and Andy
Paulus
Andreas and Lynn Mowinckel
Martha A. Muir
Keith and Kathy Muma
Christopher Murphy
Mark and Karen Murphy
Tammy Murphy
Angel and Dan Murr
Bill and Neely Musgrave
Joseph Nam and Hye Lee
Damon Neal
Jeff and Leah Nedblake
Carissa and Kevin Nelson
Rob and Winona Newman
A.E. and Georgia Nivison
Jackie Noonan
Jim and Judy Norris
Ed and Sally North
Bill and Katherine North
Rochelle and Vic Northrup
John and Frances O'Brien
Jerome and Sharyol O'Connor
Michael and Amy O'Connor
Danny and Cinda O'Keefe
Meryl Oliphant
Tom and Amy Olney
Robert and April Omohundro
Adam and Amy Orkin
Matthew and Susan Orred
Metin and Nalan Ozisik
Lee Padove
A.G. and Patricia Palmore
Alan and Lisa Palmore
Joe and Gail Pardue
Jimmy and Nancy Parker
John and Liz Parks
Gene and Ute Partain
Matt Partain and Yoke Ching Wong
Jayesh and Seema Patel
Scott and Danyelle Paul
Sharon Paul
Julian Pawlowski and Kim Dooley
William and Christina Paxton
Michael and Janine Pearman
Scott and Amy Peeples
Steve and Brooke Pena
Frances and Bob Pennington
Scott and Kathy Petty
Brian and Julie Phillips
Ed and Diane Phillips
Matt and Patti Phillips
Bill and Cindy Pierson
Linda Pike
David and Lezlie Pipes
David and Luanne Porper
Stephen and Ruth Posner
Shawn and Tracey Rae
Angela and Corey Ragsdale
Vaidehi and Murthy Rallapalli
Mary and Felipe Ramirez
James and Elizabeth Rankin
Timothy Ray
Jim and Beth Reaves
Lou Reaves
Eric and Chrissie Reed
Shelley and David Reed
Elizabeth Regas
Wayne and Ginger Reid
Wayne and Rubye Reid
Kenneth and Sherrie Reish
Martin and Ralda Reish
Russell and Lisa Reynolds
Philip Rhodes and Melissa Adams
Lavone Rippeon
Mary Frances Roach
Michael and Debra Robertson
Stacy and Cliff Robinson
Gene and Edna Robinson
Sherry and Terry Robinson
Edward and Marsha Roepe
Colin and Beverley Rogoff
Tom and Ellen Roper
Patrick and Heather Rose
Ed and Tanya Rosenblatt
Doug and Cindy Ross
Success in School … Success in Life
Eric and Stacey
Rothberg
Annual Fund 2013–2013
Irwin and Ruth
Rothchild
Carol and Rick
Rothschild
David and Ali
Rubenstein
Nicky Rudd
James and JoAnn
Sampson
Louise and Brett
Samsky
David and Lana
Samsky
Susan and Errol
Sanders
Jeff and Anne Sargent
David and Lisa Starr
Shawna Sarver
Gary and Jackie Steffey
Brian Schiff
OB Stokes
Tom and Nancy Schmidt
Stan and Diana Stokey
Thomas and Marge Schmidt
Susan Story
Mike and Ingrid Schneider
Wayne and Deborah Super
Dirk and Carol Schrader
Harold and Donna Supper
Andrew Schultheis
John and Alison Sweeney
Mike and Carla Schultheis
Tom and Deanie Sweeney
Bill and Ruth Schwartz
Kathleen Swift
Bruce and Alisa Sedacca
Bill and Cheryl Syrett
Pat and Patricia Shannon
Bill and Sherry Taylor
Andrew and Marie Sharp
Bill and Sylvia Taylor
Ronnie and Paulette Sherrill
Joe and Janelle Tencza
Stuart and Cameron Sherrill
Patrick and Renee Thomas
John and Lynn Shipes
Cindy Thorne
Paul Shlanta and Mary Long
Roberto Tijerina
Brian and Patty Short
Jim Torrance
Helen Shuster
Cynthia Traylor and Daniel
Russell and Traci Shuster
Deleveaux
David and Elisa Siegel
Anthony and Jeneane Treace
Steve and Carolyn Sigman
William and Molly Turner
Dan and Becky Silbert
Hector Turrado
Larry and Caryn Silverman
Chris and Angela Veal
Don and Beth Singleton
Jerry and Judith Volcy
Tenessa Singleton
Robert Volk and Debra Kay-Volk
Walter and Kim Site
Betty Wagner
Ann Marie Skinner and Gary
Howard and Kathy Waits
Fannin
Al and Wilma Walker
Bob and Beryle Slayden
Tom Walker and Suzanne Moon
Mark Small
Johnny Walker
Aaron and Robyn Smith
Keith and Angela Walsh
Dan and Rhonda Smith
Heather Waring
David and Caroline Smith
Mike and Shellie Watson
Gil Smith and Judy Shurling
David and Michelle Weiss
Joe and Jill Smith
Jon and Ruthann Weiss
Lee and JoEllen Smith
Charlotte Wheeler
Leila and Rusty Smith
Joseph and Jacqueline Wickley
Mike and Sharon Smith
Bill and Judy Wilkes
Paul and Pam Smith
David and Beth Wilson
Russell and Courtney Smith
George and Carole Wilson
DeShawn Snow
Larry and Betty Wilson
Mitch and Paulette Solis
Skip and Dixie Wilson
Thomas and Sandra Spahr
Brad Wolff
Gene and Virginia Sparlin
Brad and Betsy Wolff
John Speir and Mary Sams
Gary and Krista Yager
Diane Sprous
Carl Zaglin
Tim and Julie Stacy
Sandra Zelley and Dwight Long
Christine Stanley
Jonathan Zimring
Jeff and Karen Stanley
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If a student can’t learn the way we teach…we should teach the way a student can learn.
MSA GOLF TOURNAMENT
The “Tee-Off For Technology” Golf Tournament was established in 1998 in order to
raise money for MSA’s ever changing technological needs. Mill Springs is one of the
only fully integrated laptop schools in the state of Georgia. Because technology is very
costly and MSA is a not-for-profit private academy, our school is actively engaged in
several fund raising opportunities to help this worthwhile program. All the proceeds
from the Golf Tournament benefit our “Technology for Learning” program.
Golf Committee
Jennifer Kramer, Director
Darryl Coleman
Scott Ford
Dan Murr
Joe Smith
Putting Contest Sponsor
Holt and Holt, Inc.
Canongate Golf Course
Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant
CDWG
Chick-fil-A
Oxford Golf
PGA Superstore
White Columns Country Club
Volunteers
Joe Smith and Jill Levenson-Smith
Kris Hawksworth
Kathy Muma
Leila Smith
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Players
JMT Management, Inc.
Joe McNaughton
Fernandez Anderson
Clint Bailey
Zan Banks
Bill Barker
Paul Barkley
Ara Baronian
Adam Brannon
Grier Campbell
Wayne Carey
Andrew Carter
Wes Cobb
Austin Coleman
Darryl Coleman
Don Cope
Kyle Davis
Brian Deleshaw
Peter DeSantis
John Dumler
Craig Duncan
Food Sponsor
Printing Sponsor
Formsmith
Hole Sponsors
Buckhead Uniforms
Ceto & Associates
Darryl Coleman
Peter DeSantis
The Norton Agency
Joe Smith and Jill Levenson-Smith
Raffle and
Silent Auction Donors
Alpharetta Barber Shop
Bagel Boys Café
Bent Tree
Success in School … Success in Life
Todd Evans
Matt Genovese
Mike Gibert
Max Holt
Michael Holt
Vince Ilardi
Greg Jackson
Clint Jarvis
Roland Jarvis
John Jones
Marty Jones
Thomas Jones
Brian King
Bill Kingston
Paul Koubert
Lou Kramer
Scott Kuhn
Jim Laikam
Dave LaVeille
Mike Lindsey
Joe Majka
Jimmy Mann
Don Martin
Matt McConnell
Skip McCorkle
Eric McCurley
Scott McCurley
Brian McMillan
Michael McMunn
Rob Mitchell
Robert Moore
Thomas Moore
Anthony Morgan
Jess Morris
Keith Muma
Dan Murr
Phill Oliver
Buddy Otis
Chris Otto
John Parks
Brad Payne
David Rhodes
Don Ridgeway
Steve Roberson
Don Roberts
Tom Rogers
Buzz Rowland
Jon Rowland
James Sampson
Yvonne Satterwhite
John Sharkey
Matt Shepherd
Ferrel Singleton
Dan Smith
Joe Smith
Eric Smothers
Amanda Southall
John Southall
Mario Spiteri
James Taylor
Jason Wagner
JP Watson
Randy Watson
Dave Wilder
Sky Williams
Jack Withrow
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2012–2013 MUSTANG BOOSTER CLUB
The Booster Club is a parent organization, working in support of all competitive athletic teams at Mill Springs Academy.
The administration, faculty, and coaches of Mill Springs do an outstanding job helping our children experience
success in school. Athletics should build self-esteem and foster school pride, and the Mustang Booster Club is
dedicated to that outcome. During the 2012–2013 school year, approximately 140 athletes and 20 coaches participated
in MSA Athletics. We encourage all parents to join, regardless of the age of your child. Our efforts today will reap
rewards for Mustang athletes in the future.
Concession Stand Director
School Representative
Spirit Wear
Lee Ann Early
Jennifer Kramer
Taniah Jones
Jae and Lee Ann Early
Michael and Vicky Holt
Amy and Matt Hurst
Lisa Marcotte
Robert Moore
Angel and Dan Murr
Adam and Amy Orkin
Stacy and Cliff Robinson
Louise and Brett Samsky
Mike and Carla Schultheis
Joe and Jill Smith
Gold Members
David and Janet Bain
Mark and Cathy Berman
Ed and Jill Coco
Greg and Frances Connor
Kimberly DeHart
Darla DeRosa
Silver Members
Wesley and Jenny Avritt
Joey and Dolores Bonin
Erin Buice
Derek and Mindy Bush
Arthur and Kathy Darr
Gregg Dwyer and Kelli Beechler
Frank and Cece Farrell
Tom and Gail Flanigan
Jeff and Claire Foltz
Chip and Lora Gonzales
Leonard and Deborah Goodelman
David and Kerry Greene
Wayne and Brenda Herrington
Darren and Stacy Horst
Bryant and Kim Isaacs
Kristen Klett
Andy and Lori Kogoy
Neil and Leslie Manna
Doug and Melanie McNaughton
Mark and Karen Murphy
Bill and Neely Musgrave
Danny and Cinda O'Keefe
Joe and Gail Pardue
Scott and Danyelle Paul
Doug and Cindy Ross
Stuart and Cameron Sherrill
Steve and Carolyn Sigman
Don and Beth Singleton
Aaron and Robyn Smith
Dan and Rhonda Smith
John Speir and Mary Sams
Jeff and Karen Stanley
Heather Waring
David and Beth Wilson
Dean and Alice Cowart
John and Cheri Coyle
Peter and Lorrie DeSantis
Ralph and Gina DiClemente
Hugh and Robyn Flax
Andrew and Kim Maichle
Jim and Judy Norris
Matthew and Susan Orred
James and Elizabeth Rankin
Michael and Debra Robertson
Edward and Marsha Roepe
Russell and Courtney Smith
Other
Daniel and Christine Abernethy
Kevin and Kimbrel Arculeo
Tim and Leigh Ann Ayres
Laura Barton
Grier and Ashley Campbell
Joyce Coleman
Allison Comis
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If a student can’t learn the way we teach…we should teach the way a student can learn.
Booster Club Income
Membership Drive
Fundraisers and Concessions
(Krispy Kreme, Chick-fil-a, Flower sale, Pizza Day, Family Movie Night, Homecoming)
Spirit Wear
$10,835
$11,046
$851
TOTAL: $22,732
Booster Club Expenses
Fundraisers and Concessions
Spirit Wear
Entertainment/Gifts/Equipment
(coaches clinics, teacher breakfast, team dinners, banquets, tournaments, etc.)
Miscellaneous
$11,071
$1,460
$9,609
$657
TOTAL: $22,797
Success in School … Success in Life
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ARTS ALLIANCE
The Arts Alliance is comprised of parents and friends from the MSA Community at large who are dedicated to furthering the
creative experience that our students need. Students are granted the opportunity, through the aid of the Arts Alliance, to explore
and display their talents through performing and visual arts. The Fine Arts Department is always in need of supplies and aid to
produce the spectacular programs they put on each year.
2012–2013 Members
Tim and Leigh Ann Ayres
David and Janet Bain
Laura Barton
Mark and Cathy Berman
Steve and Trish Boyer
Richard Brandt and Carmen Neyra
Erin Buice
Don and Kim Bunker
Wayne Carey and Yvonne Satterwhite
Heidi Chisholm
Charlie and Laura Covert
Dean and Alice Cowart
Arthur and Kathy Darr
Thomas and Debbie Dobbs
Larry and Karen Domenico
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Chris and Kathy Espinosa
Chip and Lora Gonzales
Leonard and Deborah Goodelman
Scott and Linda Hayman
Michael and Vicky Holt
Darren and Stacy Horst
Amy and Matt Hurst
Ron and Stacy Jarvis
Steve and Wendy Jensen
Robert and Kristi Lockwood
David and Leslie Lopp
Robin Lucas
Andrew and Kim Maichle
Patrick and Tammy McHugh
Robert Moore
Angel and Dan Murr
Danny and Cinda O'Keefe
Adam and Amy Orkin
David and Luanne Porper
James and Elizabeth Rankin
Louise and Brett Samsky
Mike and Carla Schultheis
Dan and Becky Silbert
Joe and Jill Smith
Thomas and Sandra Spahr
Bill and Sylvia Taylor
Patrick and Renee Thomas
Robert Volk and Debra Kay-Volk
Adam and Shannon Wickley
Peter and Susan Williams
David and Beth Wilson
Gary and Krista Yager
If a student can’t learn the way we teach…we should teach the way a student can learn.
PARENT VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION (PVA)
The Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) is comprised of the officers, committee chairs, school representatives, and any parent who wishes to
join the PVA. Meetings were held on the last Monday of each month from August, 2012 through May, 2013. Due to the generous support of
many individuals and families who supported our various fundraising efforts during the 2012–2013 school year, the PVA was able to make
significant in-kind donations to Mill Springs. To get on the PVA’s meeting agenda or to become a volunteer, please contact the PVA President
or the PVA Membership Coordinator whose names are listed in the school handbook. Membership forms are sent with enrollment packets and
are available on line.
Mission Provide support for the students and staff to carry out the mission of Mill Springs Academy.
Officers
Beth Wilson and Liz Parks, Co-Vice Presidents
Nalan Ozisik, Treasurer
Kathy Petty, Secretary
Committee Chairs and Level Reps
Liz Parks, Campus Beautification
Liz Parks and Beth Wilson, Polo Party
Donna Foster, Holiday Market
Judy Norris, Library Volunteers
Chris Abernethy, Chick-fil-A
Jackie Gass, QSP Magazine Sales
Jinjie Cicco, Used Uniform Shop
Patti Phillips, Website
PVA INCOME AND EXPENSES
Fundraiser
Income
Staff Gift Fund
Chick-fil-a Monday
QSP Magazine Sale
Family Dinner
Dues
Used Uniforms
Holiday Market
Miscellaneous (Kroger,Publix, etc.)
Polo Party
$31,660
$33,566
$6,891
$12,126
$7,950
$6,354
$2,322
$2,324
$38,791
TOTAL: $141,984
Success in School … Success in Life
Expenses
Fundraising
$49,732
Entertainment/Gifts
$39,146
Campus/Classroom Enhancements
$10,951
TOTAL: $99,829
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OTHER FUNDS
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
OTHER GENERAL DONATIONS
(Donations made in Honor of Raynor Moore)
Alliance Children’s Theatre Guild
Bell Oaks Company, Inc.
Dave Davis In Memory of Frances Mercer
(mother of retired principal Becky Dixon)
Sheila and John FitzGerald In Memory of Frances Mercer
(mother of retired principal Becky Dixon)
Penny Gold
Don Harris–Bentley Systems
Andy and Helaine Lasky
Stacy and Cliff Robinson
Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation
Athens Academy
St. Martin's Episcopal School
David and Janet Bain
Norvel and Fran Branham
Andrew and Jinny Carter
Bob Chambers
Michael and Jinjie Cicco
Anne and Arnie Coolick
Kathleen Duplantis
Jewell Duplantis
Sheila and John FitzGerald
David and Kerry Greene
Bruce Griffeth
Bill and Aggie Hackaday
Joseph Hendrix
Anne and Jeff Holland
Paula Hughey
Elizabeth Jakobsons
Martin and Bobbie Kite
Pamela Little
Angel and Dan Murr
Barbara and Sam Reid
Lavone Rippeon
Carol and Rick Rothschild
Jack and Joan Sentell
Leonard and Jane Simon
Bob and Beryle Slayden
Lee and JoEllen Smith
Leila and Rusty Smith
McNeale Smith
Charles and Jean Stratford
John and Margaret Wakefield
GIFTS IN KIND
Joey and Dolores Bonin
Raymond and Devonda Cobb
Becky and Tom Dixon
John and Leslie Dyer
Ann Hartin
Gail and G. Paul Kreher
Hisham and Christa Menkara
MOC Photos
Jeffrey Smith
Cindy Tierney
Mike Webber
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MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Sheila and John FitzGerald
Ann Hartin
Cheri and Jim Harwood
Kathy and Keith Muma
Lavone Rippeon
Carol and Rick Rothschild
Leila and Rusty Smith
OTHER
Bruce Brownlow Scholarship Fund
The Bruce Brownlow Scholarship Fund was established in
2013 by anonymous donors in honor of retiring Upper School
Principal, Bruce Brownlow. The purpose of the Fund is to
provide scholarship support for a returning Mill Springs
Academy Upper School student in the form of a $1,000
scholarship for the student which will be applied toward the
cost of that student’s tuition during the following school year.
The scholarship funds will be distributed over a 10 year period
with Bruce presenting the scholarship award each year.
Sherry Robinson and Phil Hanson Scholarship Funds
The Sherry Robinson and Phil Hanson Scholarship Funds
were each established in 2013 by anonymous donors in honor
of Upper School English teacher, Sherry Robinson and Coach
Phil Hanson. The purpose of the Funds is to provide
scholarship support for two returning Mill Springs Academy
Upper School students in the form of a $500 scholarship for
each student which will be applied toward the cost of that
student’s tuition during the following school year.
If a student can’t learn the way we teach…we should teach the way a student can learn.
Success in School … Success in Life
MILL SPRINGS ACADEMY
Development Office
13660 New Providence Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004-3413
If a student can’t learn the way we teach…we should teach the way a student can learn.