POA Newsletter Spring 2012
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PARENTS of ALUMNI BRENTWOOD ACADEMY Newsletter | Spring 2012 T he class of 2012 has selected Wounded Warrior Project for the school’s service focus this school year. WWP exists to honor and empower wounded warriors who have suffered service-connected injuries on or after September 11, 2001. Their programs help foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history. Brentwood Academy seniors have presented information about WWP throughout the year, and the student body is raising funds for the program through t-shirt sales and collections. With the mission to honor and empower wounded warriors, WWP is the hand extended to encourage warriors as they adjust to their new normal and achieve new triumphs. According to WWP, an unprecedented percentage of service members are surviving severe wounds or injuries. For every U.S. soldier killed in World Wars I and II, there were 1.7 soldiers wounded. In Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, for every U.S. soldier killed, 7 are wounded. Email [email protected] to reserve your t-shirt and support the school service project. RIGHT: Students, alumni and parents of alumni had the opportunity recently to show support for BA’s own wounded warrior, Andrew Wilson ‘07, by helping with his homecoming celebration, held December 20 in Brentwood. Members of the class of 2007 and their parents turned out to help tie ribbons on fenceposts and organize the event. Read more on page 2. Schoolwide Service Project: Wounded Warrior
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Transcript of POA Newsletter Spring 2012
PARENTS ofALUMNIBRENTWOOD ACADEMY
Newsletter | Spring 2012
T he class of 2012 has selected Wounded Warrior Project for the school’s service
focus this school year. WWP exists to honor and empower wounded warriors who have suffered service-connected injuries on or after September 11, 2001. Their programs help foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history. Brentwood Academy seniors have presented information about WWP throughout the year, and the student body is raising funds for the program through t-shirt sales and collections.
With the mission to honor and empower wounded warriors, WWP is the hand extended to encourage warriors as they adjust to their new normal and achieve new triumphs. According to WWP, an unprecedented percentage of service members are surviving severe wounds or injuries. For every U.S. soldier killed in World Wars I and II, there were 1.7 soldiers wounded. In Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, for every U.S. soldier killed, 7 are wounded.
Email [email protected] to reserve your t-shirt and support the school service project.
RIGHT: Students, alumni and parents of alumni had the opportunity recently to show support for BA’s own wounded warrior, Andrew Wilson ‘07, by helping with his homecoming celebration, held December 20 in Brentwood. Members of the class of 2007 and their parents turned out to help tie ribbons on fenceposts and organize the event. Read more on page 2.
Schoolwide Service Project:Wounded Warrior
219 Granny White PikeBrentwood, TN 37027
Send us your news and updated information • [email protected] / for information contact staff liaison Andi Holbrook 615.724.1102
BA Mission: Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God.
Life-Long Learning Adult Continuing Education
Demonstration Dinner with Cajun Flair
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Rick Beal. Guests will enjoy learning to make Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo while listening to a little jazz to set the mood. Reserve your spot today for this intimate and unique evening with fresh faces and old friends. Space is limited to 12 guests at a cost of $15 per person.
Saturday, February 11 6:00 p.m.
BA Dining Hall
Understanding Social Media: Facebook & Twitter
Instructed by Warren Bezuidenhout, BA faculty member, participants will learn the basics of social media and how to create Facebook and Twitter accounts. Topics include how to upload photos, add friends and establish privacy settings. Requirements: already have at least one friend on Facebook.
Wednesday, February 1 6:00-8:00 p.m.
BA Eighth Grade Den
Basic Digital Camera Skills Class
Professional photographer Renee Yarbrough can help take the mystery out of your digital camera. She can help you feel empowered with basic photography skills that make your pictures look great. Participants will learn about lighting and understanding that light is the foundation on which every great picture is built. Requirements: you need to own a digital SLR camera. Be prepared for 15 minutes of homework/skills training a day. Space is limited to 10 participants at a $49 fee.
Thursday, February 2 and 9 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.Saturday, February 18 from 10:00 a.m.-NoonThursday, February 23 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Renee Yarbrough Photography studio in Brentwood
Register for classes onlinebrentwoodacademy.com/poa
Fitness Center Open • Mon.-Sat. • 6 - 9 p.m.
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O n February 6, parents of alumni will join in the Brentwood Academy tradition of kicking off Spiritual Emphasis Week with a day of service.
POA service chairs Jodi Sutton and Corine Sandifer have planned a wonderful day filled with the blessings of spiritual renewal, fellowship and serving others.
Spiritual Emphasis Week 2012, Feb. 6-10Spiritual Emphasis Week will touch on various components of preparing ourselves for spiritual warfare. As always, parents of alumni and friends are invited to attend each day. Details of the week’s activities are included in a brochure due to arrive in your mail soon. Please join us!
Connect Through Service
If you would like to be on your class email list, please contact the following POAs who have graciously volunteered to keep their class connected. If your class is not listed and you would like to serve in this capacity, please contact [email protected]. Thank you class communicators for your enthusiasm!
2000 - Lynn Creasy, [email protected]
2001 - Sherri and Craig Parrish, [email protected];
2002 - Bari Jacobs, [email protected]
Service Day - Monday, February 6
8:00 a.m. – Spiritual Emphasis Week Theme for the day:
The importance of knowing your opponent and preparing for “battle.”
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Service Project
Noon – box lunch
On the webScan the QR code with your smart phone to access the Parents of Alumni page on the BA website. To scan, go to your phone’s app store and search QR scanner, download and scan!
Visit www.brentwoodacademy.com/poa for the latest updates on events and activities.
2003 - Kristi Warren, [email protected]
2004 - Janet Walls, [email protected]
2005 - Karen Storey, [email protected]
2006 - Diane Dudney, [email protected]
2007 - Roxanne McGowan, [email protected]
2008 - Joy Brandon, [email protected]
2009 - Denise Long, [email protected]
2010 - Kim Parks, [email protected]
2011 - Michelle Mobley, [email protected]
Class Communicators
Save the DateParents of Alumni
Receptionfollowed by the
spring musical, Grease
Sunday, April 291:00 p.m. • Dining Hall
2:00 p.m. performanceChair: Sharon Johnson
Welcoming Home a Hero
On December 20, thousands of well-wishers lined miles of rain-soaked Brentwood streets to
welcome home a hero, Andrew Wilson ‘07. Andrew was wounded in Afghanistan, as a member of the 10th Mountain Division, based out of Fort Drum. He returned home for a two-week break from his stay at Walter Reed Rehabilitation Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Among the crowds were Andrew’s classmates (pictured above) as well as many parents of alumni, BA students and faculty. A few days before the parade, BA parents of alumni and other volunteers gathered to help line the streets with yellow ribbons, American flags and to make welcome home signs.
Registration is appreciated. Please register at brentwoodacademy.com/poa.
Go to our POA web page for a link to see more photos and video interviews from the
homecoming celebration by the Brentwood Home Page.
www.brentwoodacademy.com/poa.
Parents of Alumni Newsletter • Spring 2012
.
O n February 6, parents of alumni will join in the Brentwood Academy tradition of kicking off Spiritual Emphasis Week with a day of service.
POA service chairs Jodi Sutton and Corine Sandifer have planned a wonderful day filled with the blessings of spiritual renewal, fellowship and serving others.
Spiritual Emphasis Week 2012, Feb. 6-10Spiritual Emphasis Week will touch on various components of preparing ourselves for spiritual warfare. As always, parents of alumni and friends are invited to attend each day. Details of the week’s activities are included in a brochure due to arrive in your mail soon. Please join us!
Connect Through Service
If you would like to be on your class email list, please contact the following POAs who have graciously volunteered to keep their class connected. If your class is not listed and you would like to serve in this capacity, please contact [email protected]. Thank you class communicators for your enthusiasm!
2000 - Lynn Creasy, [email protected]
2001 - Sherri and Craig Parrish, [email protected];
2002 - Bari Jacobs, [email protected]
Service Day - Monday, February 6
8:00 a.m. – Spiritual Emphasis Week Theme for the day:
The importance of knowing your opponent and preparing for “battle.”
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Service Project
Noon – box lunch
On the webScan the QR code with your smart phone to access the Parents of Alumni page on the BA website. To scan, go to your phone’s app store and search QR scanner, download and scan!
Visit www.brentwoodacademy.com/poa for the latest updates on events and activities.
2003 - Kristi Warren, [email protected]
2004 - Janet Walls, [email protected]
2005 - Karen Storey, [email protected]
2006 - Diane Dudney, [email protected]
2007 - Roxanne McGowan, [email protected]
2008 - Joy Brandon, [email protected]
2009 - Denise Long, [email protected]
2010 - Kim Parks, [email protected]
2011 - Michelle Mobley, [email protected]
Class Communicators
Save the DateParents of Alumni
Receptionfollowed by the
spring musical, Grease
Sunday, April 291:00 p.m. • Dining Hall
2:00 p.m. performanceChair: Sharon Johnson
Welcoming Home a Hero
On December 20, thousands of well-wishers lined miles of rain-soaked Brentwood streets to
welcome home a hero, Andrew Wilson ‘07. Andrew was wounded in Afghanistan, as a member of the 10th Mountain Division, based out of Fort Drum. He returned home for a two-week break from his stay at Walter Reed Rehabilitation Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Among the crowds were Andrew’s classmates (pictured above) as well as many parents of alumni, BA students and faculty. A few days before the parade, BA parents of alumni and other volunteers gathered to help line the streets with yellow ribbons, American flags and to make welcome home signs.
Registration is appreciated. Please register at brentwoodacademy.com/poa.
Go to our POA web page for a link to see more photos and video interviews from the
homecoming celebration by the Brentwood Home Page.
www.brentwoodacademy.com/poa.
Parents of Alumni Newsletter • Spring 2012
PARENTS ofALUMNIBRENTWOOD ACADEMY
Newsletter | Spring 2012
T he class of 2012 has selected Wounded Warrior Project for the school’s service
focus this school year. WWP exists to honor and empower wounded warriors who have suffered service-connected injuries on or after September 11, 2001. Their programs help foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history. Brentwood Academy seniors have presented information about WWP throughout the year, and the student body is raising funds for the program through t-shirt sales and collections.
With the mission to honor and empower wounded warriors, WWP is the hand extended to encourage warriors as they adjust to their new normal and achieve new triumphs. According to WWP, an unprecedented percentage of service members are surviving severe wounds or injuries. For every U.S. soldier killed in World Wars I and II, there were 1.7 soldiers wounded. In Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, for every U.S. soldier killed, 7 are wounded.
Email [email protected] to reserve your t-shirt and support the school service project.
RIGHT: Students, alumni and parents of alumni had the opportunity recently to show support for BA’s own wounded warrior, Andrew Wilson ‘07, by helping with his homecoming celebration, held December 20 in Brentwood. Members of the class of 2007 and their parents turned out to help tie ribbons on fenceposts and organize the event. Read more on page 2.
Schoolwide Service Project:Wounded Warrior
219 Granny White PikeBrentwood, TN 37027
Send us your news and updated information • [email protected] / for information contact staff liaison Andi Holbrook 615.724.1102
BA Mission: Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God.
Life-Long Learning Adult Continuing Education
Demonstration Dinner with Cajun Flair
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Rick Beal. Guests will enjoy learning to make Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo while listening to a little jazz to set the mood. Reserve your spot today for this intimate and unique evening with fresh faces and old friends. Space is limited to 12 guests at a cost of $15 per person.
Saturday, February 11 6:00 p.m.
BA Dining Hall
Understanding Social Media: Facebook & Twitter
Instructed by Warren Bezuidenhout, BA faculty member, participants will learn the basics of social media and how to create Facebook and Twitter accounts. Topics include how to upload photos, add friends and establish privacy settings. Requirements: already have at least one friend on Facebook.
Wednesday, February 1 6:00-8:00 p.m.
BA Eighth Grade Den
Basic Digital Camera Skills Class
Professional photographer Renee Yarbrough can help take the mystery out of your digital camera. She can help you feel empowered with basic photography skills that make your pictures look great. Participants will learn about lighting and understanding that light is the foundation on which every great picture is built. Requirements: you need to own a digital SLR camera. Be prepared for 15 minutes of homework/skills training a day. Space is limited to 10 participants at a $49 fee.
Thursday, February 2 and 9 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.Saturday, February 18 from 10:00 a.m.-NoonThursday, February 23 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Renee Yarbrough Photography studio in Brentwood
Register for classes onlinebrentwoodacademy.com/poa
Fitness Center Open • Mon.-Sat. • 6 - 9 p.m.
