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Newsletter Date The Holy Herald
Holy Nativity Episcopal School - Spring 2019 - Issue 6 - Since 2014
Judy Hughes-Head of School Father Steve Bates-School Chaplain
HURRICANE MICHAEL CHANGES EVERYTHING
The heavily damaged portion of the 1937 Cove Schoolhouse at 205 Hamilton Avenue is shown in this October 11, 2018 photo
On Friday, October 5th, Holy history, the one long feared by school caved in. could not see the
Nativity students were finishing Bay County residents, was here. back side of the school. no access
up the week in preparation for a With sustained winds of 155mph by car. 5th grade portable
3-day weekend. Columbus Day, and measured blasts of up to 200 looked intact. house 1 has a tree
on Monday, October 8th, meant mph, Michael destroyed homes, through it. rest of the houses
a relaxing mini-break from businesses, and trees—lots and looked ok. we will rebuild!”
school for HNES students, lots of trees. There was no water for eleven
faculty, & staff. And then came the hard part for days. Electricity was out for at
By Sunday night, an “organized our school families—returning to least three weeks. Cellular
tropical depression” was identi- see what each family’s situation service, wifi, and internet would
fied in the Yucatan Channel and entailed. not be restored to some for over
mandatory evacuation orders 7th grader Carmen Shuler made three months! Our hospitals
were given for Flood Zones of it to the school with her Dad on were damaged and Tyndall Air
Bay County. “In an abundance of October 12th and sent this email Force Base was devastated.
caution,” Bay District Schools to Mrs. Hughes: “no connectivity And thus the long recovery
announced the closure of schools in the cove. using the car via began at HNES. On October
for Tuesday and Wednesday. So email is only way I have found so 29th, thanks to the hospitality of
for many, it wasn’t until far to reach out. drove as close as Holy Nativity Episcopal Church
Tuesday, October 9th that some we could to school yesterday when and St. Thomas by-the-Sea, our
actually chose to evacuate. we cut down trees to get out. the school was the first to re-start in
One of the worst storms in US roof over the north end of the Bay County.
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Judy Hughes Withdraws Letter of Intent to Retire in 2019
What should have been a school school neighbors for sharing that.
year filled with collecting well- Roof and building look to be in
earned accolades and finalizing good shape. I can not even
details for a smooth transition to imagine our school without all of
the next Head of School, became those beautiful trees.
an indescribable, unimaginable No word on our houses or the
“opportunity” for Judy Hughes. modulars. Especially worried
Before Hurricane Michael had fin- about the 5th grade rooms. Sure
ished his unbearable destruction the Pavilion is fine!
upon the panhandle, Judy had Seeing the devastation to so
already begun planning for what many Bay District schools and all
had to happen next for our school the work needed to get our prop-
and her faculty, staff and families. erty in order, I’m sure it’s many,
Emails to our school community many weeks before we can return At the first Board of Trustees
containing encouragement and to school. meeting on October 18th, under
promises of our future together, the cover of our temporary shelter
I hope we can plan a group meet-
began arriving in our emailboxes at the pavilion of Holy Nativity
ing at school next week to shed
immediately on October 10th. Episcopal Church, Judy’s agenda -
some tears together and have a
Judy was the first to provide hope group hug, plus check out how the handwritten by Assistant Lori
to many—some who would not school really did in this mess. Morgan on a giant post-it Easel
get back into Bay County for Pad- simply read:
many days. What we know in our hearts is 1. Welcome
that we will come back strong and 2. Prayer - Father Steve
October 10, 2018 even more united than before. But 3. Request to withdraw HOS
11:27 p.m. we can’t think about all that needs retirement letter
Hello People I Love, to be done at once. Too mind 4. Meet Construction Team -
We are all in shock. Many of us numbing. Logan & Casey
are still looking for family and feel- Thank God for our safety and for 5. Discuss school locations to rent
ing frantic. I am so worried too our strength.
about members of our team we Biggest hug ever, Judy And then off she went!
haven't heard from yet and have
Judy herself was not in her own Judy continues into these 2019
no way to contact.
home until weeks after the storm months reading (Insurance poli-
I am assuming many of you have “commuting” sometimes up to 4 cies, FEMA requirements, building
seen the photo on FB of the hours every day to get to and codes, etc.) calling (insurance
school. Thanks to one of our from her evacuation home in companies, repairmen, debris
Panama City Beach to our removers, survivor advisors, etc.),
school. arguing (insurance limitations,
FEMA regulations,
port-o-let delays,
etc.), learning
(more learning than
anyone could
want!), and encour-
aging! Always
encouraging.
We at Holy Nativity
Episcopal School
thank God that
Judy Hughes is
On December 12th, at the monthly Teachers’ chapel, leading our school
Tammy Timmerman, on behalf of the faculty & staff,
presented Judy with a special circle-shaped diamond through her most
brooch to represent “Judy’s circle” of responsibilities challenging days.
and love for our school and our school family
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Visits HNES & HNEC
Written by alumnus Genevieve Smith for
The News Herald, January 13, 2019
“Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal
Church, Michael Curry, visited Holy
Nativity Episcopal Church on January
12th, bringing with him a message
of encouragement for the
congregation.
“’I wanted to come just to be of
support to the church and the
people of the community and to let
them know that the wider Episcopal
Church has not forgotten you,’ Curry
said. ‘And also to carry back your
stories.’
The sanctuary was packed not only Mrs. Ferren had her program signed by the Bishop.
with members of the Holy Nativity
congregation, but also with Left: Ellery
Bishop Curry looks at damage to the McElheney
members from several with the
north end of the Bill Lloyd Building
denominations located around the with Mrs. Hughes & HNES Business Bishop and
area. Manager Kathy Mills. The Berrys:
‘Nobody asks for any storm in life, in Mom Tricia,
any way, shape, manner, or form,’ Curry said, assuring the Lauren &
congregation during a sermon relating to the residual affects Carson.
Right: Lori &
of Hurricane Michael. ‘You didn’t deserve this. It had nothing Father Steve
to do with that. This is nature. To hear what you have done Bates (photo
together and are doing — that brings us all hope.’” by Byron
Matthews)
MVP Magazine Names Bay County’s Most Valuable People
In the March issue of MVP Magazine, our own Judy Hughes
was recognized for what our school community already
knows! Judy is one of the Most Valuable People in Bay
County. The article documents her story as Hurricane
Michael invaded Panama City on October 10th. Through
Judy’s eyes, you read about her decision-making process of
ensuring the safety of all our students, faculty and staff, and
of getting our school re-opened.
Praising Father Steve Bates and our host churches: Holy
Nativity Episcopal Church & St. Thomas by the Sea, Judy
recounts the challenges of operating school without class-
rooms, or chairs, and with limited supplies. But she applauds
the faculty and staff for “showing up every day full of love,
greeting kids with big smiles, and with planned, enjoyable
learning activities.”
“I knew the Holy Nativity recovery from Michael was my job.
I wanted to be working with these people I love and rebuilding
our beautiful school as well as our excellent academic
program. I will love this faculty and staff forever. We have
survived so much together.”
Read the full article on our website at the link below:
http://www.holynativityschool.com/uploads/MVP%20Judy.pdf
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Current & Former Families, Friends, & New Friends Make Donations towards School Recovery
$15,000 Kerry Hart Patrick O’Brien Karen Kirsch
Anonymous—Baton Rouge, LA Charlie Hundley Robert Padgett—Cove c/o 49 The Kiwanis Club of PC
Bryant King Route 66 Sunday School Alison Latham
$10,000 Class, Belmont Jackson Lee
Richard Maddox of USLawns
Tricia & Eric Berry Pam & Drew McAllister UMC, NC, Nancy & Janet Lloyd
Mary Sittman & Marvin Clark Leighton Stamps Jacob Luft
Dr. Daniel & Holly Melzer Maggie & Bud Shuler Jamie Mackintosh
$5,000 Kristen & Curt Molander Jennifer Macneir
Marsha Southall
Carol Nowak (in honor of my Laura & Benny Moore St. Thomas the Apostle Renee, Tim & Trevor Madden
grandchildren Aiden & The Mouat Company, AL Episcopal Church, Jimmy & Margie Marshall—in
Andrew) Dr. Khurram Nazir & Amber Houston, TX honor of Edward San Juan
JT & Tina Guida (in honor of Reza Leighton & Nancy Stamps Carol Ann Martin
Vivian Ruth Sawyer of Vanessa & Jeffery Webb Lynne Massey
Natalie & James Godwin Kevin Mayeaux
and our grandsons: JD, Louisville, KY Freddie Wehbe
Rebecca McArthur
Chris, & Thomas) St. Andrews Episcopal Jim White Melody McKenna
Academy, Ft. Pierce Carol & John Williams William T. McKenzie
$2500—$3500 Patricia Williams
Tim Adamcryk, MD $500-$999 Barbara McKoon
Anonymous Up to $100 Bryan Meng
Anonymous—Alumnus Liana & Gordon Alexander Christina Miller
Anonymous
Auxiliary VFW Post 10555 of Ismael & Cristiane Barragan
Mandie Alexander Lauren Molander
Panama City Beach David Alfonso Alan & Karen Montgomery
Christina Cheung (in honor Lisa Allen
Center State Bank Board, Gainesville of the McAllister Lauren Stamps Moore
Anonymous Vicki Moore
~ Deborah Knopf, Freddie Wehbe, Brian Family) Patrice Bean
Scarborough, Darryl Tompkins, J. Parrish, Charlie Commander Ricky & Julie Morris
Elizabeth Benner Lyn & Dana Morris
Merrie Shaw, Rory Causseaux, Bob Dale, Jeremy Bergstrom
Domenic Scorpio, & Barry Bullard
Chris Corr Jackson Morris
Lisa & Grant Davis Molly Billingsley Delayna Morris
Rob & Nancy Lloyd Robin Blume
Edward & Mary Kathryn San Juan Judith Dobbs (in honor of Patricia Bristol
Christine Muller
the Eberhards) Rebecca & Richard Nolen
Steve & Jerri Spurrier John & Elyse Fishel
Brenda Brown Gwen & Caine O’Rear
St. James Episcopal Church, Trisha Bunce Rachael Pennington
Charles Gibbs Michael & LeeAnne
Fairhope, AL Jenny & Lee Goostree Burkholder
Judy Roake Perry
Jim & Linda Warren Taylor Persinger
Marilyn Gummels Nancy H. Butler Gordy & Charity Pongratz
$1500—$2499 Holy Nativity School, Hawaii Joseph & Jean Carr
Kyle Poor
James Bates Alan & Tracy Jagiello Dr. Paul Ciesielski
Kathleen & Richard Powell
Joseph Blount (in honor of my Mark & Sarah McKinney Margi Cole
Catherine Pyke
Park Maitland School of Flip Coleman
great-niece Laura Blount) The Community Foundation Stacey Rodriguez
Gwen & Bob Lazenby (in honor of West Chester, PA of Louisville Darlene Schumacher
our grandson Boyd Faison) Tim & Ann Percival Lori J. Cookson Melanie & Greg Scott
Kimsey & Brad Shanks
Denise Mills (in honor of my niece Ty Piercefield Jim Corbett
Beckie Share
Bonnie Belle Brown) Gigi Whitman Melanie Cox (in memory of
my Mother Cherie Carmen Shuler
Amy & Jay Moody $499-$101
Fretwell) Mary Ellen Shupert
Nathan Nowak Helen Adami Caroline Sierra
Anonymous Ruth Crider
The Tree House Episcopal Linda & Michael Davis Darcey Sinicrope
Drew & Lauren Applegate Patricia Smith
Montessori School ~ Mandy & Clayton Bartels Sandy Deslippe Meiner
Sarah Dever Angela Smith
Santa Rosa Beach Rev. John & Caroline Blount Doug & Caroline Smith
Bruce & Shirley Ward (in honor of Sarah Bowersox Dawn Duckhorn
Jacob Ezell Rhett Smith
our grandchildren Scarlett, Concetta Camacho Kirsten Fionte Carrie Spicer
Elizabeth, & Jackson Ward) Sid & Debbie Coleman Tina Fisher Joy & Miller Sproul
$1000—$1499 Dr. John & Amy Cotton Dave Foster Melissa & Steve Spurrier, Jr.
Jovina Adams Mariel Filippone Cynthia & Michael Fuller Jennifer & Scott Spurrier
In memory of Cherie Fretwell Kaye Gaddy St. Thomas Episcopal Church,
Debi & Larry Abernathy Houston, TX
Alpine Optics—Yamile Florez Milsap Heather & Rich Gaither Adrienne Haag
Renee & Paul Street
Philip Gibson McQuaig & Marsha Hall
Dr. George & Kristen Barrio Stephen Harrell Kaylee Summers
Vicki Hammack
Ben Bradford & his University of Hilary Hughes Chrissy Harris Monica & James Talley
Mississippi Accountancy The HNES Faculty & Staff Retta & Jeff Thompson
Laura & Tradd McDaniel Blaire Toleman
Team Luther & Kathleen McGaughy Stacey Holliday
Dr. J. Ryan Cotton of Southern Angie Hutchcroft Allen & Randy Trammell
S. Dale McNeese (in honor of Hilary Turner
Orthopedic Denise Kanzler
John & Mary Darrah) Brenda Kaplan Britton Turner
John & Mary Darrah Chris & Kathy Mills Debra Kennedy John & Pamela Walker
Ariana Delle-donne Helen Mitchell Susan Kenyon Jim Walsh
Laura Grier (n honor of Beverly Heyward Myers Lisa Spurrier King Sherry H. Ware
McDaniel) Mike Norris Davis G. King Jeff Whitehead
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Schools & Businesses from Near & Far Offer Help After Hurricane Michael
VFW Post 10555
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Father Steve’s Immediate Report Post-Hurricane Michael Comes Via Facebook
October 12, 2018 know what's ahead of us.
I was able to get into Panama City - The amount of support already
today and this is what I know. I know sent our way is incredible. Every
this is too long for a Facebook post shopping center we passed was
but it's the only way I know to filled with utility trucks being
communicate: staged. We passed law
- enforcement from all over the
south and pulled over for a fire
truck from Miami Beach. We are
not alone in this.
- I also saw looting at a Family
Dollar store. Police were there and
lots of people arrested. There's a the north roof of the original building
special place in hell . . . But I do is gone and several windows broken
believe it was an isolated incident. out. My heart aches for these kids to
- Our home was damaged but not somehow have a bit of normalcy in
beyond repair and I almost feel their lives and I know Judy and all the
guilty reporting that when so many staff will make the right decisions.
are in much more dire - I am forever grateful to all those
circumstances. My heart breaks for who have reached out with offers of
This is the most devastation I've ever so many I love who have lost so assistance. Right now, we don't even
seen. Everyone has been affected in much. know what to say or feel, much less
some way. I am currently without what we need. Give us a couple of
transportation and Bishop Kendrick days to process. Everyone who's in
let me tag along with him to look at the area knows what they're up
the area and the Panama City against and came prepared with
Episcopal Churches. I'm grateful for things like water and food. Many of
that. Coming west from Destin the us don't even know where we're
destruction began just east of Pier going to live. Our brains are fried.
Park and lasted up to Marianna. What we need will be clearer in the
- Even though I've heard the rumors of coming days. The Diocese will be
cell towers being brought in, I had no coordinating volunteer groups with
service the entire time I was in the parishes to support the churches
area. Cell service ended west of Pier and are helping initiate the
Park and resumed just north of Alford. insurance process. Episcopal Relief
- I haven't heard if the rules have and Development grants will be
changed but there were no - The Church was damaged but not available as early as next week.
checkpoints on Hwy. 98 or Hwy. 231. beyond repair. The two-story Monetary donations can be made to
HOWEVER, I fully understand the building lost its roof and probably Episcopal Relief and Development or
authorities asking us not to return yet. everything in it is destroyed. But the to the Diocese of the Central Gulf
So many roads are impassable, power worship space, the parish hall, AND Coast or in the case of personal
lines everywhere and debris beyond the pavilion only suffered roof connections, directly to the parish. As
belief. No power, no water, no toilets. damage and some slight water we begin to recover, being able to
Gas is beginning to be available but damage in the narthex. We found get the things we need locally helps
the lines are unbelievable. If you don't one of the fans from the pavilion in our economy recover. So money is a
have to return, don't. Let those in the front parking lot of the church. good thing. Lowe's, Home Depot,
charge get the roads clearer than they The parish house suffered roof Publix, and Sam's, are just a few of
are now. They're making tremendous damage and a blown-out window in the places already open.
progress. Let's let them do their jobs. my office caused water damage On the way back from Panama City, I
- HOWEVER, I also fully understand downstairs. It will be a bigger clean received a text from Brian Leebrick
how important it is to all of us to up but on the bright side the wind asking if we were having church on
check on our homes, businesses and evidently cleaned off all the papers Sunday. I won't say what my first
families. And somehow whatever we on my desk. reaction to that text was. As best I
find creates a sense of relief or even - The school had more damage than could tell the only path to the church
a sense of resignation that is the pictures I'd seen indicated but regardless of which direction is down
somehow comforting. At least we again all fixable. A large portion of Bonita and that's not easy. (con’t p.13)
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Beloved Alumnus Survives Lightning Strike
It was a regular summer day on Thompson had signs of
June 11th for twin brothers James discoloration on one arm and an
& Joseph Thompson (HNES class opposite leg, which “could have
of 2016) as they worked their lawn possibly been caused by lightning
mowing business in their as entry and exit locations.” (From
neighborhood of Mowat Highlands The News Herald, June 12, 2018)
in Lynn Haven. Joseph was transported by
As the weather began to change ambulance to Bay Medical Sacred
that early morning, they received a Heart in critical condition. After
message from their Dad, John one week at BMSH, Joseph was
Thompson warning them to get transported by plane to
home before the storm. Shepherd Center in Atlanta - one
of the nation’s best facilities for
“James advised that Joseph was spinal cord and brain injury
pulling a metal wagon containing rehabilitation.
the lawn mower and other
equipment when he jogged ahead Joseph’s physical skills returned
of his brother,” officers wrote. quickly so his time at Shepherd
“James was separated from was focused on his cognitive “Deal gently with our boy, Lord.
Joseph when he heard an concerns. Inpatient therapy at This beloved son, this grandson,
unusually loud crack and turned Shepherd’s involved full days this brother, this nephew, this
around to check on Joseph.” (8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.) of work for this cousin, this friend, this twin, this
16-year old. boy we love, and gently with all
James Thompson reportedly told
officers his brother was on the On August 9th, Joseph graduated who love him. As we look ahead, fill
ground next to the wagon when he from the Shepherd Center and us with confidence, faith, and hope
turned around, his eyes rolled back returned home to Lynn Haven and for his full recovery. Spread your
in his head. a neighborhood full of welcome Spirit of skills and wisdom among
signs. the nurses, doctors and others who
Neighbor Michael Neita told The tend to him.
News Herald’s Zack McDonald, “I Joseph is finishing his junior year
looked outside and saw him and at Mosley High School and is back Surround him and fill him with your
his brother. He looked bad. I didn’t mowing lawns. He said that the Holy Spirit that never is far away
think he was alive.” Shepherd Center did a from those who are baptized in
“spectacular job in my Jesus. Fill his room with your holy,
Neita and James dragged Joseph rehabilitation especially with my
to a covered front porch nearby healing, and life-giving presence
memory issues.” even as we give you the glory for
and began performing CPR.
Joseph Thompson was “turning Joseph, whose Mom and two life, for breath, for the love we
purple” before they began doing sisters are all nurses, said, “The share for each other and for you,
chest compressions but eventually experience has definitely made and especially for your love for us.
began breathing again, officers me want to pursue a career in the Blessed are you, O Lord our God
reported. medical field in the future.” as we pray for Joseph, and for your
LHPD noted that Joseph angels who will bring him safely out
Joseph is the of this.”
youngest of five
children of John Father Tom Weller
and Joy (Joseph’s great uncle and
Thompson. All five “Chaplain Emeritus” at HNES)
Thompson kids are
alumni of Holy Father Tom’s prayer above was
Nativity posted on the school’s Facebook
Episcopal School - Page and was shared 403 times
Megan (c/o 2006), and received 673 comments from
Molly (c/o 2008), people across the country!
Jack (c/o 2014), Photo (top) June 11, 2018 ~
and twins James & by Father Steve Bates ~
(L to R) Joseph, John, Molly, Jack, Joy, Megan, & James) @ HNEC Joseph (c/o 2016). Bay Medical Sacred Heart Hospital
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Who’s Here in 2019? Administrative Assistant: Lori Morgan (6th year)
Technology: Lyn Morris (6th year)
Look who’s here this year in order of longevity: 3rd grade: Lara Provencher (6th year)
Historian & YB Publisher: Lynn Ferren (37th year) Kindergarten: Linda Warren (6th year)
BASE: Martha Jo Cooper (30th year) MS Math: Jane Perry (6th total year, taught Art prior)
Maintenance Volunteer: Dick Hebert (22nd year) Facilities Director: Andrew Jeffery (5th year)
PE: Jennifer Lloyd (20th year) 5th grade: Audra Resler (5th year)
Director of Finance: Kathy Mills (19th year) Kindergarten: Ekco Baker (4th year)
Maintenance & Facilities: Gaila Scanlan (19th year) BASE: Taylor Connatser (4th year)
TA, Musical Dir, Dance: Hope Simmons (19th year) Kindergarten: Summer Himes (4th year)
6th Science, PE: Wendy Mowat (18th total year) 1st grade: Marie Robinette (4th year)
Maintenance & Facilities: Paul Smith (18th year) BASE Director: Darcey Sinicrope (4th year)
Head of School: Judy Hughes (17th total year) 8th grade Social Studies: Caroline Smith (4th year)
2nd grade: Janet Fiser (17th year) Pre-K: Tammy Timmerman (4th year)
Dir of Development & MS Math: Amy Moody (17th) 6th grade Social Studies: Johnny Vallas (4th year)
MS Coordinator & Science: Lisa Davis (16th year) 3rd grade: Michelle Cool (4th year-taught Spanish prior)
4th grade: Bridget Granducci (14th total year) MS Language Arts: Nancy Bleich (3rd year)
Chaplain: Father Steve Bates (13th year) Jr. Pre-K: Heather Creel (3rd year)
Admissions Specialist/Registrar: Terry Duke (13th) BASE: Will Dolan (3rd year)
School Secretary: Sheila White (12th year) Chapel pianist: Avis Keen (3rd year)
School receptionist: Kelly Muller (12th year) 5th grade: Anna Eberhard (2nd year)
Librarian & Dir. Of Marketing: Lauren Presser (11th) PE: Kat Vogler (2nd year)
Art: Mary Catherine Dismukes (9th year) Jr. Pre-K: Stephanie Leno (1st year)
BASE: Deana Gailfoil (9th year) Pre-K & Music: Liz Ward (1st year)
4th grade: Natalie Godwin (8th year) 1st grade TA: Amanda Greggs (1st year)
2nd grade: Kim Lovchuk (8th year) 6th grade Language Arts: Becca Flohre (1st year)
Teaching Assistant: Tracey Mason (8th year) 1st grade: Casey Cole (1st year)
Dean of Students & 1st grade: Cynthia Fuller (6th) Kindergarten: Lindsay Mitchell (1st year)
MS Math: Nancy Lloyd (6th year) Volunteer Teachers in 18-19: Alice Allen, Marsha Southall
THANK
YOU
JUDY
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Alumnus Ben Bradford Donates Winnings to HNES for Hurricane Relief
Ben Bradford (HNES c/o 2012), He worked with his teammates
son of Katy & Bill Bradford and to figure out a plan for him to
big brother to Molly Grace & help out in Panama City while
Lily, and now a University of staying on task for the PwC
Mississippi student recently Challenge. He worked remote-
made a special donation to ly for a week while he helped
Holy Nativity Episcopal School. clean up.
Ben was in Oxford last fall To his surprise, Bradford’s
when Hurricane Michael team won the event. A further
brought devastation to his surprise was when his team
hometown. members chose to donate their
At the time, Ben and other stu- winnings of $200 each, for a
dents from the Patterson total of $1,000, toward hurri-
School of Accountancy had cane relief efforts in Ben’s
entered Price Waterhouse hometown.
Cooper’s Challenge case com- “The cash prize of $200 per
petition, which is hosted by the person is by no means an im-
material sum to a group of Ben’s winning team is pictured here left to right: Wesley Eron Knott,
multinational professional ser- JT Novarese, Mary Hanley Jones, Molly Maroney, & Ben.
vices firm. Teams were given broke college students,” Brad-
two weeks to develop a ford said. “So, I was equally
shocked when my teammates me when I left for Panama help with the cleanup efforts,”
business implementation plan. Dickinson said. “This action
The hurricane hit, and the Ole announced their decision to City,” Bradford said. “I am
donate their winnings to the beyond blessed to have had exemplifies the spirit and gener-
Miss junior had to set aside his osity of what it means to be an
competition work to come home hurricane relief effort of my such generous – and smart –
choosing. teammates.” Ole Miss Rebel.”
to Panama City to help out. He
worked remotely on the chal- Ben chose us—Holy Nativity Victoria Dickinson, an associ- We at Holy Nativity Episcopal
lenge while being involved in Episcopal School—as the re- ate professor of accountancy School thank Ben and his team-
cleanup efforts at home. cipient of this wonderful gift. and the team’s faculty adviser mates at Ole Miss for their ex-
“None of the team members said, “Ben’s team promptly traordinary kindness.
Ben’s family’s business, The (Michael Newsom of The University of
Grocery Outlet, a chain in Pan- knew me before this competi- donated their prize money to Mississippi News reported this story on
ama City area, was destroyed. tion, and none of them had met the affected communities to January 26, 2019.)
Brian Austin Sharp Memorial at HNEC to be rebuilt in 2020
For 28 years, a long favorite spot on
the Holy Nativity Episcopal Church
campus, has been the outdoor class-
room “stage” in the northeast corner
of the campus. This area not only
served as a great presentation area
for classes but the perfect photo
spot for HNES students and HNEC
parishioners.
The area was built and dedicated to
Brian Austin Sharp in 1991. Brian, a
6-year old HNES kindergarten
student, tragically lost his life in a car accident on April
28, 1990. Sadly, on October 10th, Hurricane Michael
BRIAN AUSTIN SHARP
severely damaged the memorial area.
THIS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM IS The area is now being occupied by the school’s 4th
GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND grade portable. When the school returns to the Cove
IN MEMORY OF BRIAN AUSTIN SHARP School campus in 2019, plans will begin for the new
BY HIS FELLOW STUDENTS, memorial space to continue to celebrate Brian’s memory.
PARENTS, FRIENDS AND TEACHERS. Brian’s parents are Tammy Newton and John Sharpe. He
FEBRUARY 12, 1984 APRIL 28, 1990 has two brothers Eric Henely (HNES c/o 2005) and Adam
Henely (HNES c/o 2010).
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8th Grade Essay Contest Named in Memory of Master Chief Bill Bruhmuller
In 2017, with the encouragement missions to Cuba & the Dominican
of Language Arts teacher Angela Republic, he served three tours in
Sullivan, our annual essay con- Vietnam, and received two Purple
test to select the four 8th grade Hearts. Mr. Bruhmuller was the first
students who lay the wreath at dog handler as a Navy SEAL! Wher-
Arlington National Cemetery at ever Bill served, so did Prince. He
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier retired as Master Chief in 1978 to
was named for Bill Bruhmuller. Panama City Beach.
Master Chief Bruhmuller was an Since 2009, Mr. Bruhmuller
original member of Seal Team enthusiastically supported our HNES
Two, he organized and went on students participating in the Arlington
wreath-laying ceremony. The
expense of the wreath was even
shared by his family and the retired
Navy Seals who judged the essay
contest. In 2016, Mr. Bruhmuller
decided that he would accompany
our students to DC and watch our
HNES students lay the annual
wreath. Unfortunately, he died before
he had the opportunity to go on the
trip.
We at HNES consider it a privilege to
honor Mr. Bruhmuller’s legacy with 2019 Bruhmuller Award winners at
this annual essay contest. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Master Chief Bill Bruhmuller (1935-2016) Arlington: Emily Carrier, Ashtyn
is pictured in 1970 at the Purple Heart Williams, (back) Sierra Czubaj, and
ceremony for Prince. It was the 2nd Purple Hunter Dye and the attending Tomb
Heart awarded to the pup for his service to
the Navy. Guard Sentinel.
Enjoy These Alumni FLASHBACKS in our 60th Year Zamiyah Hill Named
MVP Magazine’s Dane Strong Winner
7th grade student Zamiyah
Hill was named the 2019
Dane Strong Middle School
Student-Athlete Winner by
MVP Magazine. “Zee” is our
Vice President for the Stu-
dent Government Associa-
tion. She also participates in
Jr. BETA Club and manages
our student “Snack Shack.”
Above: A soccer highlight in 2017
Brian Vaccaro in 1997 was Zamiyah’s selection to
Below: the Olympic Development
Kerry Hart in 1991 Program for the State of
Florida!
Zee works extremely hard
to balance her high aca-
demic expectations with
her astronomical athletic
expectations! This year,
she is maintaining a 3.7
GPA. Just as important,
Zee is also a great daughter, sister, cousin, niece, and
friend. We are proud to have Zamiyah represent Holy
Nativity Episcopal School in all her endeavors.Page 11
“Un”Campout Fills Void Left by Cancellation of “Campout on William’s Field”
After the cancellation of both the Fall Carnival and annual
Campout on William’s Field, HNES Mom Kim Spence was
intent on having a post-Michael event to bring that sense
of “Holy Nativity community” to all our families.
It all came together thanks to the generous sponsorship
of Summit Wealth Management and the Scott Family; the
leadership of Kim Spence, Tammy Timmerman & Steph
Johnston; the generous support of The Arnold Family &
Pier 77 & Shrimp City; and of course, the hospitality of
Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. After dinnertime, the
campfire, supervised by Wes Morgan & Dabney Timmer-
man was the site of s’more creations while the HNEC play-
ground was the perfect spot for movie & popcorn. And
naturally, there was hot chocolate.
In addition to purchasing arm bands for the evening, there
were a limited number of long-sleeve commemorative
t-shirts for sale! With 333 people in attendance and profit
made, the event was declared a huge success.
Our Holy Nativity Story - by HNES Mom Jennifer Burg my life and career in healthcare is
There were so many emotions and that if you focus your time and ener-
Our Heart, Our Home, Our Refuge gy on everything you do, with pas-
After the Storm: Holy Nativity so many questions. The one ques-
tion that never entered our minds, sion that fuels the fire within your
Episcopal School soul, you can alter the trajectory of
however, was whether or not we
“When you join this school, you join a would stay. someone’s life. Every teacher and
family.” There are two major pieces that ce- staff member of Holy Nativity exudes
This is the quote we heard from so ment our lives and our hearts here this passion every single day and
many others before our daughter, in Panama City; my husband’s law THAT is why I love our school! They
Charlotte, began her first year at practice and Holy Nativity Episcopal LOVE our kids and they lead them
HNES in 2017. School. How could we possibly walk daily to be better, stronger, smarter,
It’s funny, we sort of ‘joined the fami- away from all these wonderful peo- and kinder than the day before. The
ly’ before Charlotte even began her ple and this school that had become leadership and love shown in this
first year when we were invited to such a cornerstone in our lives? It school changes lives. It has
attend the famous Art Auction with, became clear there was one thing changed mine.
our now, very dear friends the we all needed most; each other! I guess it’s true what they say…we
Melzers. We immediately felt includ- The teachers needed their children joined a family.
ed, like part of this secret group of to fill their classrooms again. They
amazing people (whose children hap- longed for the sound of them laugh-
pened to all go to school together)! ing and playing, papers rustling,
And the teachers were in on it too by pencils feverishly writing, crayons
the way! coloring, and ALL the hugs. The
“Could this be real?” I thought. Is children longed to be together again
joining this school really like joining a with their friends and the teachers
family? they love and trust. We all yearned
Turns out, YES! One thousand times, for, the now infamous word,
yes! Little did we know just how our “normalcy”.
school family would be tested… What happened next was nothing
On October 10th, 2018, all our lives short of miraculous. The days fol-
changed when Hurricane Michael lowing the storm revealed the com-
ravaged every detail of everything we mitment, integrity, strength, and
knew. Our home was destroyed. Our perseverance of our unbelievable
neighborhood was impassable. And leaders, teachers, staff, and fami-
our school…our beloved school, was lies of HNES. Together, with a lot of
in ruin. Her 200-year old mighty support, HNES was the first school
oaks had been ripped from the in Bay County to open after Hurri- Jennifer Burg is shown holding daughter
ground where so many tiny feet had cane Michael. Let that sink in. Charlotte, with husband Brandon holding
walked before. It was devastating. One thing I have learned throughout younger daughter Elizabeth.Page 12
Have You Considered an ANNUAL GIFT to Holy Nativity Episcopal School? These Friends Have!
William’s Friends $200—$499: Oaks & Palms up to $99:
Thank you so very much to all Ekco & Vernon Baker
Lisa & Grant Davis—in honor of Jennifer
of our friends who have contrib- Lloyd’s 20th anniversary at Father Steve & Lori Bates
uted to HNES in 2018-2019. HNES Martha Jo & Monte Cooper
No amount is too small to make Lynn Ferren—in memory of my Mary Catherine Dismukes
a positive change here at Holy parents Norman & Evalyn Becca Flohre
Nativity! Carroll Cynthia & Michael Fuller
For the eighth consecutive year, Natalie & James Godwin—in memory of Deanna & Mike Gailfoil
Kurt Grabner Amanda Greggs
100% of HNES faculty, staff, & Dick & Nancy Hebert
Board Of Trustees members Kim & Michael Lovchuk—in honor
of Judy Hughes Summer & Philip Himes
participated in Annual Giving. Andrew & Emma Jeffery
Lori & Wes Morgan—in honor of
Won’t you join us this year? Judy Hughes Stephanie & Tim Leno
YOU COULD BE RECOGNIZED Jane & Scott Perry– in memory of Tracey Mason
ON THIS PAGE in 2020. my Mother Patricia Schreit Kathy & Chris Mills
You may choose Tannehill Lyn & Dana Morris
Wendy & Tim Mowat
“SUPPORT HNES” on Caroline & Doug Smith
Kelly & Bryan Muller
our website: Bricks & Psalms $100—$199: Lauren Presser
www.HolyNativitySchool.com Nancy & Dan Bleich Lara Provencher
Or mail a donation to Michelle & David Cool - in memory Tammy & Dabney Timmerman
our school address: of my Dad James L. Palsgrove, Jr. Johnny Vallas—in memory of
205 Hamilton Avenue Heather & Nathan Creel Evdokia Vallas
Terry & Tom Duke—in memory of my Kat Vogler
Panama City, FL 32401 parents Williston & Frances Chason Liz & Matt Ward
Head of School Circle > $1,000 Anna & Wes Eberhard—in honor of Sheila & Doug White
Beverly McDaniel
The Cramer Family Janet & Howard Fiser
Judy & Bob Hughes Claudia Gonzalez
The Lloyd Family Bridget & Joe Granducci—in memory of
The San Juan Family my brother Kevin Layton
Day School Legacies $500—$999: Audra & Michael Resler
Jennifer & Bill Lloyd—In honor of Marie & Rob Robinette
staying active your whole Hope Simmons & Doug Phillips—in
memory of Kurt Grabner
life! Darcey Sinicrope—in honor of Mrs.
Nancy & Rob Lloyd—in memory of Cooper’s 30th anniversary
Bill Lloyd, Sr. at HNES
Amy & Jay Moody– in honor of Tom & Linda Weller—In honor of
Judy Hughes Weller Scholar recipients
NOW is a Great Time to Contribute to Holy Nativity Episcopal School
Be a part of the historic restoration of the 1937 Cove Schoolhouse by making a contribution towards her full
recovery in 2019. You can make a donation online at www.HolyNativitySchool.com or detach this section and
mail with a check in the enclosed envelope to HNES ~ 205 Hamilton Avenue Panama City, FL 32401
For questions, please contact Amy Moody amoody@hnes.us or (850)747-0060
Name as you’d like it to appear in our recognition _________________________________________________________
Would you like to make your gift “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone? ____________________________________
Head of School Circle > $1,000, Day School Legacies $500-$999, William’s Friends $200-$499, Bricks & Psalms $100-$199, Oaks & Palms > $99
Would you prefer your gift to be anonymous? Yes or No
Address where we may send a letter of thanks____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Would you like to be added to our mailing list? Yes or No THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATIONPage 13
Coach Ms. Hope Wins WJHG “Golden Apple Award” for Excellence
On September 13th, “Coach Ms. Hope” was selected as the week's Golden
Apple Award winner from WJHG-TV.
Nominated by 8th grader Milly Eberhard, Coach Hope wears many hats. She
teaches P.E., theatre and dance. While she always makes class fun, she
teaches her students important life lessons.
"Ms. Hope is more than just a regular teacher. She always makes us laugh. But
she’s a really great listener for issues we have as students. I feel like the most
important thing she has taught us is the importance of making good decisions,"
Milly said.
Coach Hope has been at Holy Nativity for 19 years and says she's loved every
day. While organizing musicals and teaching dance and PE are a lot of hard
work, she says she wouldn't trade it for the world.
"It's the most rewarding thing. Whether it's P.E. or dance class, or musical
practice, the kids are so enthusiastic. They are running, they are excited, they
are ready to go every single day, so it’s easy to love.” Coach Hope said.
(This story appeared on WJHG.com on September 13, 2018 by Jordan McCool)
Happy 30th Anniversary, Mrs. Cooper! - by Darcey Sinicrope (BASE Director/HNES c/o 1999)
Mrs. Cooper has been one of
the constant good things in my
life.
I distinctly remember her tell-
ing me to close my eyes during
nap time in 1992, baffled that
she knew I was still awake.
Now I get to see my own
daughter run up to her for daily
hugs.
Working with Mrs. Cooper over
the last several years, I've got-
ten to know her as a colleague
and as a friend. She truly lives
up to the person I always
thought that she was. She is
fun, dependable, fair, and an
exemplary woman of God. Holy Nativity, my daughter, and I are truly blessed to have Mrs.
Cooper in our lives.
Above left: Mrs. Cooper’s HNES yearbook photo from the 1989-1990 school year.
Left: Mrs. Cooper gets a hug from her “legacy student” 4-year old Penelope, daughter of Darcey Sinicrope
Above right: Mrs. Cooper with her 3K class in 1990-1991 under the Heritage Oak on the HNEC campus.
(continued from page 6) Father Steve’s Report Post-Michael
I'd already decided we would wait till come we'll all need time to put with you.
next week and told him that. He the daunting tasks of our new God love
texted me back, "Kids are insisting on lives behind us and enjoy the you,
church Sunday if the sanctuary is still lives we've already built Fr. Steve
standing. I'll do morning prayer if together. Maybe this Sunday is
that's OK." And of course, those one of those days and maybe
Leebrick kids are right. We WILL have the roads to the church will be
a service Sunday, October 14th at more accessible by then.
10:30. If I can get transportation I'll Regardless, we are people of
be there and if not Brian will lead you. hope and believers in
Focus on yourself first, but also give resurrection. And I can think of
yourselves a break. In the days to no better place to start thanPage 14
Newton Allen, Jr. Dr. Gregory Grantham If you’d like to make a tax-
In Memory Carliss Alonzo L. Charles Hilton, Jr.
We often receive gifts Curtis Jackson
deductible donation to
Capt. John Amick, III
to our school in Kenny Keltner HNES in memory or in
Lt. Col. Ralph R. Burwell
memory or in honor Adam Brudnicki Margaret K. Lewis honor of a loved one,
of someone special. Bill Case Lillie P. Lloyd you may mail a gift to:
In addition to those Lina Castellano Dominic Mancuso 205 Hamilton Avenue,
photographed below, Dr. Sam Combs Hodge McCloy Panama City, FL 32401.
these names listed Parrish Culbertson Libby Newman Or you may visit our
here were celebrated Harvey David Rachel Pancheco website:
with a donation to Kyle S. Demaio Philip N. Spann, III www.HolyNativitySchool.com
Holy Nativity Sally Edwards Eunice Self and click “SUPPORT”
Episcopal School in Cherie Fretwell John Spears Thank you for considering a
2018 — March 2019. Inez Mae St. Germain Richard Squires, Sr. gift to our school. :)
Dr. Sam Combs Cherie Fretwell Charlie Hilton Kenny Keltner Margaret K. Lewis Lillie P. Lloyd
Hurricane Michael Alters Path for Mrs. Davis Coach Lloyd Retiring After 20 Years at HNES
When Mrs. Davis was hired away from “Use kind words.” “Play fair.” “Follow the rules.” “Pick some-
Rutherford High’s IB program in 2003, it one up if he falls.” “Be a good winner - or a good loser.”
was an easy lure. She and husband “Respect your teammates and your opponents.” “Listen to
Grant have two boys, Andrew and Matt, your coaches.” If you ask students of Coach Lloyd’s, they
who were HNES students at the time. might offer you these suggestions for being a good sport.
Mrs. Davis often said, “I love looking out They will tell you that they heard these qualities repeatedly
my classroom window and seeing my during their PE time at HNES. Afterall, being a good sport and
boys playing on William’s Field.” Fast living a healthy lifestyle are the top two goals for Coach
forward 16 years to where Mrs. Davis Lloyd—for her students and personally. Her 20 years at HNES
has become a vital and beloved part of included watching her own two children Trae and Cameron,
our faculty—serving as Middle School grow up and graduate, founding and co-directing the HNES
Science Teacher (for 16 years) as well as Middle School Coor- 5K Run & 1-mile Fun Run, and serving in the following school
dinator (since 2011). Her alumni continuously tell of how well roles: PTO Vice President, Athletic Director, Yearbook Editor,
prepared they were for their high school science courses Home Ec. Teacher, Jr. Beta Club Sponsor, and even a stint as
thanks to the rigor provided by Ms. Davis. And under her Assistant to the Head of School. Behind the scenes, Coach
mentoring, numerous students succeeded in the Three Rivers Lloyd and the Lloyd Family have been major donors to the
Regional Science Fair and several advanced to the State of upkeep, expansion, and beautification of our school.
Florida Science Fair, In addition to her assigned duties, Mrs. (Bill Lloyd even taught an elective at HNES!)
Davis graciously filled the role as unofficial “hospitality chair” - Mrs. Davis said, “In each of Coach Lloyd’s many roles, she
reaching out to those in need - whether they were mourning or always gave us 100%.”
they were celebrating - with a delicious and personalized Coach Lloyd is retiring from HNES this year to take classes at
dessert or meal. This background led to Mrs. Davis teaching a Gulf Coast State College to pursue a new passion of hers:
Home Ec. class that was not only a favorite elective but pro- Architectural
duced class cookbooks that are still cherished by our alumni. Design and
She and Grant have also been generous consistent donors to Construction
our school. But perhaps Mrs. Davis should best be known for Technology.
her willingness to listen, lead, and to be a good friend to her The Holy Nativi-
students and her peers. ty community is
Hurricane Michael closed a door and opened a window for the grateful for
Davis Family. Grant, a Registered Pharmacist, has accepted a Coach Lloyd!
job in Gainesville and the family will move there this summer. And she
While a move close to their beloved University of Florida offers doesn’t want a
some solace for our heartache, it will be impossible to thank big fuss about
Mrs. Davis enough or to possibly say goodbye in 2019... it!Page 15
3rd Annual Weller Scholar Award Winner is Announced “Legacy Families”
Receive Recognition
To quote my preschool teacher, Beginning with the class of 2017,
“You get what you get and you “Legacy Families” will now be
don’t pitch a fit.” At the time, it was
a small phrase we would hear recognized at the 8th grade
multiple times a day, but now I graduation ceremony. Each
understand what she was trying to Legacy Family will be given a
instill into our young minds. She composite photo frame showing
was trying to say, “Make the best of the current 8th grade graduate and
whatever life throws your way.”
Following that mindset and using his/her parent(s) who also
the education that I have been attended HNES. In addition to the
provided with, I will forever be parents, any siblings who attended
successful. HNES will also be pictured.
From lucky rocks to magic cookies We are so grateful to be able to
and every lesson along the way,
Holy Nativity has taught me how to celebrate a second generation of
learn and they have established a Holy Nativity students and look
foundation that is strong and sturdy forward to the future of a THIRD
for me to build a higher education. generation of graduates.
But most importantly, they have
taught me to be a child of God, and
I will forever be thankful that Holy
Nativity has made me who I am.
The Weller Scholar is an honor awarded by
2017 Weller Scholar Winner Brian McClain
the Board of Trustees of Holy Nativity
presents the 2018 award to Rebecca Maddox
Episcopal School to recognize a graduating
Eleven years ago, I began my first 8th grade student who has demonstrated
day of school at the old church outstanding character, high academic
campus, but at the time, my 3-year progress, and a strong devotion to the
old self had no clue how important mission of our school. Named for Father
Holy Nativity would be to me 11 Tom Weller and his wife Linda Peters Weller,
years later as I start a new this award is presented annually to celebrate
adventure going to high school. the lifetime contributions of the Wellers to our Dawson Hughes, second from left,
Holy Nativity is not a typical school. school and our community. Father Tom was (c/o 2018) is pictured with his
When I come into Holy Nativity a student at Cove School (8th grade class of brother Brady Hughes (HNES
every morning, I know I will be 1949) and he and Mrs. Weller are charter alumnus), his Grandparents: Bob &
surrounded by loving and caring members of the Holy Nativity Episcopal Judy Hughes, and his Dad: Robbie
teachers who want me to succeed School Foundation. (The Foundation was Hughes (HNES alumnus).
and by all my best friends that I responsible for acquiring the Cove School
consider family. campus in 1998 for HNES and restoring her
I believe I have excelled to the building she is today.) Mrs. Weller and
her mother Lucile Peters Graham,
academically not only because of established a very generous trust to pay off
my brilliant teachers but because the construction loans and annual mortgage
of the learning environment that fees for the Foundation. In addition, Father
Holy Nativity has created. Holy Tom has served as HNES school chaplain,
Nativity has taught me not only to and middle school Religion teacher (2004-
excel academically but to be a 2007). Father Tom has always instructed his
good person. students with just two rules, “Love God and
The most important lesson Holy love your neighbor.”
Nativity has taught me is not The Weller Scholar will be: announced at 8th
dividing fractions or the makeup of grade graduation,
a cell, but how to love God and will receive $100,
love my neighbor. and will have his or Jack Hundley, second from left (c/o
As I go into the real world, I will her name inscribed 2018) is pictured with his Dad: John
always be able to say that this on a plaque that Hundley (HNES alumnus), his sis-
ters: Mary Frances (HNES c/o 2015)
school has taught me the will be permanently
& Caroline (HNES c/o 2016), and
difference between right and displayed in the Bill
Lloyd Building. his Grandmother Frances Hundley.
wrong.Page 16
2018
Many thanks to our Grand Sponsors (con’t):
Fishing Tournament The Hallmark Flower Shoppe
Committee for their work Kent Forest Lawn Funeral
on the 21st Annual Home
event: Los Antojitos Mexican
Natalie Godwin, Restaurant
Katie Harris, ReliantSouth Construction
Jerry Shores, Group
Angela Sullivan, Grand Sponsors: Rob & Nancy Lloyd
& Clayton Syfrett Bill & Jennifer Lloyd Shipwreck Island Waterpark
Bill Cramer Chevrolet, Cadillac, The Spence Family
YOU COULD BE A Buick, GMC, Inc. Syfrett, Dykes, & Furr
SPONSOR THIS JUNE 2019. Coastal Med Toucan’s of Mexico Beach
(850)747-0060 Dermatology Specialists of FL
~ Dr. Jon Ward
2018 Title Dr. Toni Pennington $500 Sponsors:
Sponsor: E.F. San Juan, Inc. Anchor CEI, Inc.
Hancock Whitney Bank Grand Floridian Shutter Arnco Inc./Carter Pecan Co.
(Ben Lee Family) Systems Boyd Law
Carroll & Cynthia McCauley
Century 21 Commander Realty, Inc.
Harrison, Rivard, Duncan & Buzzett,
Chartered
Holy Nativity Episcopal Church
J. Marine Consultants
Jay & Amy Moody
Jennifer Ethridge, Engel & Voellers
30A Beaches
NAI TALCOR
Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry
Rayford Lloyd
Tarpon Dock Seafood Market
$100 Sponsors:
Burke Blue Hutchison Walters
& Smith, PA
Jay & Jessica Rish
2019 Marks 60th Anniversary for Holy Nativity Episcopal School
Father Dave Damon founded “The
Episcopal Day School” on the
campus of Holy Nativity Episcopal
Church in 1959. To commemo-
rate the occasion, there had been
big plans for a 60th anniversary
gala planned for March of 2019.
Six decades of our school family—
from the days on the church
campus and the days on the Cove School campus — were
expected to be in attendance for the celebration.
Hurricane Michael’s devastation of our school and our com-
munity on October 10th changed our calendar a bit but did
not change our enthusiasm to recognize this monumental
1959 Mrs. Gervase Woods, our first teacher, stands time for our school. Please look for a fall 2019 invitation to
with her students and Holy Nativity Episcopal Church
help us mark this special “birthday.”
priest and School founder Dr. Dave Damon.Page 17
17th Annual Holy Nativity 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run Celebrates Coach Jennifer Lloyd
We are so grateful to the many family and friends
who came out to celebrate Coach Lloyd on her
2019 retirement and to support our 17th annual
race on February 2nd.
RED TARP ROOF
Barron & Redding, PA (Bob Hughes, Sr. Partner)
Brock Pest Control
Cove Dental Care (Dr. Michelle Getz)
Coach Jennifer Lloyd & Bill Lloyd
June Lloyd & Mitch Bock
Our new HNES Run logo was designed by Pat Holcombe for 2019. It
Rob & Nancy Lloyd will forever recognize race founders: Jennifer Lloyd & Nancy Dingus.
The Moody Family
E. F. San Juan, Inc.
Shore House Furniture (Dan & Nancy Bleich)
The Spence Family
Steverson Air Conditioning
SUPPORT BEAMS
“Gladden the Hearts of Others” (The McCauley &
Grabner Families in memory of Kurt Grabner)
The Hammack Family
The McAllister Family
Wes Morgan ~ Coca-Cola
Panhandle Engineering, Inc. (Reece Casady and
Angel & Chris Forehand)
Walker Stamps crosses the finish line with his Dad close behind on
The Shuler Family race day. Walker was the first 3-year old to finish the 1-mile run.
Patrick Tamim, M.D. Dr. Maggie Shuler, race volunteer, hands him his place card for timing.
OAKS & PALMS
Burke & Blue, PA (Doug Smith)
Abigail, Jillian, & Nancy Dingus
Emerald Coast CrossFit
Mrs. Lynn Ferren
The Lark Family
From Coach Jennifer Lloyd: “Thank you, Amy Moody, for taking
over this race with the amazing Nancy Dingus. And thank you
for the very special logo on this year’s shirt. I love this race, I
love the kiddos, I love my race co-chairs, I love all my cowork-
ers over these awesome 20 years at Holy Nativity Episcopal Nancy Dingus race director (left) and Amy Moody
(right), celebrate with William Pender on his first
School. I love Judy Hughes place finish in the 5K run for ages 10 and under.
and I love Beverly McDaniel
for believing in me and hiring RIGHT:
Finishers in
me so long ago. And I love the the 1-mile run
fact that Mrs. McDaniel each received
couldn’t believe that people a handmade
wooden orna-
would pay to run a race in ment (created
their own neighborhood, and by Amy Moody,
here we are 17 years later cut by Andrew
Jeffery, &
and it’s still going strong.” inspired by
Coach Lloyd was surprised by friends from the Rutherford Cross Country Team. Darby Lori Bates.)
Bennett & Coach Daniel Franklin presented Coach Lloyd with a 4X800 race baton
thanking her for her support of running at RHS since daughter Cameron Lloyd’s high school days.Page 18
Our Temporary School Home in 2018—2019 — thanks to Holy Nativity Episcopal Church
This aerial image, of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, taken in February 2019, shows the “portable village” that is Holy
Nativity Episcopal School. This drone photo (shown facing west towards Bonita Ave) was taken by Reese d’Aquin of Superior
One Roofing - Reese is known also as the videographer of the Church’s “This is our story” Hurricane Michael video
(available for viewing on Facebook pages of both the school & church). (850 Strong logo designed by Samantha Bates.)
St. Thomas
by the Sea
Jovina Adams,
Mom to Layla
(1st grade) and
Liam (4th grade)
created and sold
#hnesstrong
t-shirts immedi-
ately after the
Hurricane. To
date, Jovina has
donated over St. Thomas by-the-Sea Episcopal Church welcomed our beach-side students
$1,000 from the with open arms for several weeks until all could be together at the HNEC
sales to our campus. Many thanks to The Rev. Mary Alice Mathison and The Rev.
school’s Edward Richards, for their love and encouragement during our recovery.
recovery.Page 19
Thank you to our 2018-2019 Board of Trustees
What a time to be a Board of
Trustee member for Holy Nativity
Episcopal School! Our eternal
thanks to these faithful friends
who committed to serving our
school with their leadership and
decision-making courage during
the most challenging time in our
school’s 60 year history—the
recovery from Hurricane Michael.
Board of Trustee Officers:
President: Clayton Syfrett
Vice President: Ben Lee
Secretary: Maggie Shuler
Treasurer: Mary Kathryn San Juan
Vestry Reps: Dick Hebert & Chris
Stamps
Chaplain/Church Rector: Father
(Back row) Ben Lee, Chris Stamps, Drew Jernigan, Dick Hebert, Jason Smith, Matt
Cole. (Front) Mary Kathryn San Juan, Clayton Syfrett, Brent Faison, Captain Jack
Steve Bates
Ringleberg, Misty Ward, Dr. Maggie Shuler, Judy Hughes. NOT PICTURED: Foundation Rep. Carolyn Cramer
Steve Bates, Carolyn Cramer, Will Cramer, Holly Fleigel, Amy Moody, Chris Moser Head of School: Judy Hughes
Special thanks for donations to our
Outdoor Classroom Spaces
Through numerous generous donations from our
parents the school was able to purchase 15 picnic
table sets (table, umbrella, and stand) for our
portable village community areas!
Kim Spence organized 4th and MS outdoor areas
and Catina Hill organized 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th.
Room Moms helped get the word out: 2nd-Nimae
Awantang and Tabitha Ferguson Garcia,
3rd—Tiffany Harris, 4th—Jovina Adams, Amanda
Oakes, Shani Lee, and Kim Spence
5th—Debbie Stewart, Melanie Scott, and Tiffany
Harris, Middle School—Misty Ward, Pam McAllister, and Natalie Brock.
Outdoor Classroom donations were received: from the following friends:
1st grade: Ashley & Vaimana Conner, Kirsten & Max McCord, Tricia & Eric Berry, Whitney & John
Mims, and Tracy & Alan Jagiello. 2nd grade: Pam & Drew McAllister,
Ashley & Vaimana Conner, Nimae & Mark Awantang, Shanun & AJ White,
Kim & Tim Spence. 3rd grade: Nate & Bethany Nowak, Sireen & Patrick
Tamim, Tiffany & Wil Harris, and Karen & Josh Fuqua. 4th grade: Amanda &
Jason Oakes, Shelle & Sean McDonald, Tricia & Eric Berry, Lindsey & Ron
Rogers, Kerry Wright & Adris Pender, Kirsten & Max McCord, Elizabeth &
Johnny Moore, Brandy & John Ramsey, Kim & Tim Spence, Bridget & Joe
Granducci, and Catina & Doyle Hill. 5th grade: Nate & Bethany Nowak,
Pender Family, Sharon & Luis Little Dog. 6th grade: Lori & Brent Faison,
Julie Hilton, Robert & Ann Marie Sale, Priya Patel, and Tim Adamcryk
7th grade: Pam & Drew McAllister, Maggie & Bud Shuler, Angel & Chris
Forehand, Kristi & Robert Yanchis, Kim & Tim Spence, Christy & Jason
Smith, Caroline & Buddy Czubaj, and Desiree & Mark Dalton
8th grade: Natalie & Tim Brock and Caroline & Buddy Czubaj
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