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The Arrow Celebrating

FALL 2018

140 Years!

The Arrow The Arrow is published by the Development Office of Oak Hill Academy and is distributed to alumni and friends of the Academy.

Oak Hill Academy 2635 Oak Hill Road Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 276-579-2619 www.oak-hill.net President Dr. Michael D. Groves Board of Trustees Rev. Robert Bailey Mr. Kenny Bowen – ‘78 Mr. Richard Burke – P‘07 Rev. Danny Collins Mr. Larry Conner Mr. Ralph Davis Rev. John Duvall Mrs. Sidney Rose Fant Mr. Todd Fuller Mr. Dennis Gambill Mrs. Susie Garner

Mr. Don Gibson Dr. Wayne Hager

Mr. Rodney Halsey Dr. Thomas Harvey Mr. Joel Jackson – ‘94 Mrs. Theresa Lazo Mr. Marty Parks Mr. Carl Rosberg Mr. Tom Saunders Mr. Jim Tapp Ms. Mary Thomas Mr. Taylor Vaughan

P – Parent of OHA Alumnus

President’s Paragraph Following is the text of Dr. Groves’ Convocation Address: August 27, 2018 G ood morning, my name is Dr. Michael Groves, President of Oak Hill Academy. Welcome to our school, located here in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the town with the name of all names, Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. I believe it is important for you to hear from me, the Head of School, what we believe … our values. We believe in community—for here in this place— even though we assemble from all over the word, here we live together—so, value this community, our community, your community. We believe in responsibility, for that is how a person grows into maturity, by taking responsibility for oneself. We believe in transformation, for if you do take responsibility for yourself and live in a community that holds you accountable, you can and will grow into the person you aspire to be. We believe in moral courage. To stand up for what is right, to protect those who may be weaker or less fortunate than you, to value what the world may take for granted … that takes moral courage. This year our theme is “Walk in Your Shoes.” We want you to learn that viewing life from another’s perspective is an invaluable lens to view your own life. Serving others, being compassionate and generous; I believe that a life lived selflessly is a life lived with tremendous character. To walk in another’s shoes is how you transform yourself into the person God intends for you to be. New students and returning students alike, you shall be pushed to new levels of success here on “The Hill.” So, remember, when you are uncomfortable, this indicates you are growing. Be patient. It is a long journey from today until May 18; real growth takes time; healthy relationships take time. Be patient. Know that there are fine folks here at OHA, people with a world of experience, or well-worn shoes if you will: Coach Steve Smith, 35 years, Rhonda Bowen 38 years, yours truly, over 20 years. We have walked this ground before and we shall be here for you.

Will we push you sometimes? Absolutely, expect nothing less. Will we be there for you, absolutely, we expect nothing less from ourselves—or from any person here on staff. This is a special school with many great traditions, none more special than the tolling of the Academy Bell. Seniors, remember this moment, for after today, the bell shall not toll again until May 17, 2019, graduation eve. Let us begin the 140th academic year with tolling of the Academy Bell.

Follow Dr. Groves on Twitter @DrGrovesOHA

On Monday morning, August 27th, the original school bell chimed as Oak Hill Academy officially began its 140th academic year. With this new beginning comes the anticipation of a successful year by students and faculty alike. This year our diverse group of students comes to us from22 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 15 foreign countries. All have come together to create our unique community on “the hill” where we strive to provide a quality education for all who come our way. Amid all of the hustle and bustle of unpacking, finding room assignments, getting class schedules, and picking up supplies and uniforms a new sense of independence is discovered; new friendships are created; old friendships are rekindled; and another chapter in the history of the school is written. The entire Oak Hill Academy faculty and staff welcomes our students to campus and looks forward to another successful year. th

OHA Welcomes

Mr. Jeff Bala Mr. Bala joins Oak Hill Academy as a resident manager in Ingram Dormitory. He is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He lived in Boca Raton, Florida for the past seven years where he served as a campus dining manager at Lynn University. Mr. Bala attended The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania as a four-year boarding student. He recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a degree in counseling, and has begun work on his Masters in Leadership. Mr. Bala resides on campus with is dog Jax. In his free time he enjoys cooking, traveling, golf, and ice hockey. Ms. Tori Brown Ms. Brown joins Oak Hill Academy as a Resident Manager in Hough Dormitory. She graduated from Fordham University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Minor in Creative Writing. As a life-long resident of New Jersey, coming to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia is a big change for her, but one that she has challenged herself to embrace. In her free time Ms. Brown enjoys painting, fishing, baking, swimming (especially in the ocean), and loves to play tennis. She is excited about the team she gets to work with every day and appreciates the support from these co-workers whom she can call her friends. Mrs. Shaquera Clawson Mrs. Clawson is returning to Oak Hill Academy as the new Dean of Girls. She previously worked as a Resident Manager in Hough Dormitory during the 2011-2012 school year. During her time away from Oak Hill, she worked in Financial Services as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo and Bank of America and has worked in Youth and Family ministry through the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA). Most recently, she served as the Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid at Appalachian State University. Mrs. Clawson received her Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts and Religious Studies from Lees- McRae College. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Family Studies with a concentration in Christian Counseling from Amberton University. Mrs. Clawson is excited to be back on “The Hill” and have the chance to interact with the new and returning students. She is passionate about the mission of Oak Hill and committed to serving the population of students that attend the school. In her free time, Mrs. Clawson enjoys vacationing in tropical places, watching new films in the movie theatre, singing in the church choir, and spending time with her godson, Jude. She is married to Brandon and they have a French bulldog, Penny, who can be seen sporting her Oak Hill doggy gear around campus. Mrs. Gail Duranko Mrs. Duranko joins Oak Hill Academy as an administrative assistant in the Business Office. She also assists our nurses with student medical appointments. Mrs. Duranko received her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Penn State University, where she met her husband Gary. She is originally from Pennsylvania, but spent 20 years in New Hampshire before coming to Mouth of Wilson. She worked 16 years at the front desk of an animal hospital, the last two as office manager. Mrs. Duranko and her husband have two children, Jill and Megan. They have two dogs, Bailey and Phoebe, who both love meeting the students. Mrs. Duranko loves animals and enjoys reading, listening to music, watching movies, RV’ing with her husband and dogs, and texting with her daughters. She is loving the South and life on “The Hill!”

New Faculty Members Mr. Griffin Fisher

Mr. Fisher joins Oak Hill Academy as a math and science teacher and IT assistant. Mr. Fisher grew up on the mountainous ranges of Tallulah Falls, Georgia where he attended Tallulah Falls School, a local private boarding school. He received a bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Technology with a minor in Film & Digital Media from the University of North Alabama. Mr. Fisher interned at FAME Studios where he assisted and better learned the art of recording, mixing, and mastering music. Not long after, he made his way to South Korea where he worked as an ESL teacher at FasTracKids. His last two years in Korea, he managed the local branch of FTK as well as trained corresponded with teacher from other FTKs around Korea. Deciding that it was time to return to the states, Mr. Fisher ended up in Mouth of Wilson where, not by coincidence, both of his parents work. He enjoys teaching two Physical Science courses along with an SAT Math class and Computer Programming. In his free time Mr. Fisher enjoys reading historical and non-fiction books, utilizing high-tech, and going camping or hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Mr. Jeffrey Johnson Mr. Johnson joins Oak Hill Academy as a resident manager. He is also teaching a chemistry class. Mr. Johnson received his bachelor’s degree in psychology with a pre-med background from Radford University. He is from nearby Sugar Grove, Virginia. Mr. Johnson enjoys sports and played football, basketball, and baseball as well as ran indoor track during high school. His hobbies include fishing, kayaking, hiking, playing video games, and spending time with friends. He loves animals and has two dogs, Zeus (a Great White Pyrenees) and Apollo (a Siberian Husky). Mr. Andy Smith Mr. Smith joins Oak Hill Academy as its new White Team basketball coach. He also teaches Health & PE, Girls Advanced Fitness, and Foundations of Basketball. Mr. Smith received in bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo, where he was a standout Vulcan basketball player. Mr. Smith coached basketball at Ocean County College in New Jersey for four seasons and this past year was an assistant at NAIS powerhouse Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Oregon. He has also served as the president and director of Hawaii Island Hoops college-prep campus on the Big Island for the last 10 years. Mr. Smith and his wife Zara love to travel, Hawaii beach days, cooking, hiking, and staying healthy. Mrs. Zara Smith Mrs. Smith joins Oak Hill Academy as the assistant in the Alumni Campus Store. She graduates from Unitech Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand with a degree in commercial floristry. Mrs. Smith loves working with flowers and plants and creating unique designs for her clients. Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, Mrs. Smith met her husband of 15 years, Andy, in Hawaii. She enjoys swimming in the beautiful waters of Hawaii, hiking, cooking, and floral design.

Ms. Cindy Kaufelt Retires

In Memor iam Dr. Dennis Throckmorton Oak Hill Academy board member, Dr. Dennis Throckmorton, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2018. Dr. Throckmorton practiced dentistry in Wytheville, Virginia, for 38 years and was appointed to the OHA Board of Trustees in 2012. Ms. Cindy Kaufelt retired at the conclusion of the 2018 Summer Session following 27 years of service to Oak Hill Academy. During her tenure at the school Ms. Kaufelt, better known to the students as “Ms. K.,” served as a resident manager on the boys’ side of campus and as the campus store manager. Ms. Kaufelt made the campus store a welcome place for the students to gather each day. She knew every student by name. The students knew that Ms. K would try her best to make certain their favorite foods, drinks, and other essentials were available in the store. We extend a heartfelt thank you to Ms. K. for her invaluable service to OHA and wish her the best in her retirement!

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Dennis Throckmorton.

A Gift of Life

Oak Hill Academy Fifth Annual Harvest Homecoming October 27, 2018

Oak Hill Academy’s Fifth Annual Homecoming will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The one-day event will be held in conjunction with the home Gold Team basketball game against Faith Assembly Christian Academy. Reserved seating for alumni and their families will be available at the 3:00 p.m. game. Alumni are invited to join our students for our Harvest Festival following the game. We will gather in the upper academic parking area for games, music, and food stations. Please visit the “Alumni” page of the OHA web site for the complete schedule and to RSVP for the event!

State of the Academy 2017 - 2018 DONATIONS June 1, 20167 – May 31, 2018 GIVING CLUBS

The Oak Club.....................................................$10,000+ The Founders Club..................................$5,000 - $9,999 The President’s Club. ...............................$1,000 - $4,999 The Red and Gold Club..................................$500 - $999 The Friends Club.............................................up to $499

THE OAK CLUB Alma Dillon Trust C. M. Gatton Joe & Carol Gigler Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Tim & Debra Marburger Allie & Ann McNider T. R. Paul Family Foundation George & Leslie (Sims) Pelton Carl & Cheryl Rosberg Ernie Surles Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation THE FOUNDERS CLUB Kim Baughman Monica Cooper Palmer & Sidney Rose Fant AJ Fletcher Foundation Michael & Joy Groves Nancy Stone Vaughan Furniture Foundation Virginia Baptist Foundation THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB Mark & Simone Anderson Tom Barnard Jerry & Allison Benson Kenny & Patti Bowen Blaine Butterworth & Phyllis Ponder Billy Ray & Jeannette Cameron Paul Carpenter Larry & Ida Jane Conner Inez Cox John Duvall Rita Foley Donald & Tammy Francis Todd & Lori Fuller Dennis & Wendy Gambill

Steve & Rhonda Bowen Christie Boyd Doug & Kathy Bryant Bonnie Burke Richard Burke Alice Calabrese Priscilla Cox Ralph & Cindy Davis James Doffin John Eaton and Family Mike Eaton and Family John & Susie Garner Jon & Judy Groesbeck Rex Halsey Buzz & Cherry Harrison Doug & Janice Hawks Bill & Linda Huber IBM Matching Gifts Tom Kaiser & Sallie Adams Darryl & Kathy Lundgren Richard & Dawn Martinez Barry & Emily McCarthy Michael & Jackie Mickiewicz Russell Montgomery Ramona O’Bryant

Marion Eugeno James & Nancy Evans Marius & Eileen Evans Lori Feezor Doug & Donna Fender Paul & Karen Fisher Hattie Fitzgerald

Jim & Ramona Foshee Joe & Leslie Gallagher Rose Marie Gentilini Nette Grammage Grassy Creek Baptist Church Mary Guynn John Hallagan Tom & Nancy Harvey John Hassell Margaret Hayden & Tom Carpenter Amber Brown Hayes Martha Hedrick David & Andrea Hilliard John Hoffman Sandra Haines Hooks Jerry Hughes Walter & Elizabeth (Douglass) Hunting Bob & Sandra Jackson Darrick & Wynnda Jones John & Irma Jones John & Joy Jones Wade & Lisa Jones Joe Judkins Cindy Kaufelt Oliver & Jennifer (Alexander) Keeley Geraldine Kennedy Stephanie Lanier Brad Large

Marty & Cathy Parks Otis & Mary Reamy Dan & Kim Slemp

Jim & Pam Tapp Eric & Amy Teal Ken & Patricia Thomas Dennis (deceased) & Missy Throckmorton Mary Tucker

Doug & Ruth Turnmire Vannoy Construction Rob & Susan Veerman Alton & Susan (Worsham) Vick Tom Wheeler THE FRIENDS CLUB Charles & Jane Amo-Yartey Ronnie & Joan Anderson

Patrick & Sue Laughran Mickey & Melody Leech Harry & Jean Lindsey

Lockhart First Baptist Church Lockhart First Baptist Church - Adult 1 Sunday School Class Sarah Lofton Paul & Carol Long Linda Maynard Nathan & Pam McCray Carol Osborne McGrady Peggy Melville Meriwether-Godsey, Inc. Bill Minson Roxanna Mobley Kate Rutherford Moore Randy & Laura Moorhead Alan & Glenna (Halsey) Morton Lila Noonkester Jeannette Norfleet Larry Owens Barbara Page Mark & Colleen Patton Shirley Perkins Dale Presnell Neil & Wilma Price Jan Roberts Scott & Cleta (Haga) Roberts Mike & Yvonne Rodgers Marilyn Rowe Scott & Christine Ogden Gary & Libby Osborne

Don & Jayne Gibson Hardin & Janet Halsey Tim Henry Jim Herchenrider Bill & Nancy (Brown) Jackson Wayne & Dena Landsman Bob & Theresa Lazo Marcia Lockamy Lewis Rex & Gina Liu M. A. & Mary Lunsford

Anonymous Anonymous

Bob & Dolores Bailey Rob & Pam Bajorek Martha Boling Faye Bollings Larry & Linda Boyer Joyce Browder Julie Bruck Diann Cramer Butler Lynn Smith Campbell Larry Candler

Dwayne & Belinda Majors Richard & Joanne Mueller Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer Ed & Carolyn Patton Paul & Tatum Saunders Harry & Sarah (Ussery) Sink Skyline National Bank Harry Lee Speeks and Ida Mae Speeks Estate Oscar & Mossie Teague Foundation Mary Thomas Ted Ussery

Jean Cann Jann Coles Danny & Patricia Collins David Cox Gary & Katherine Crede Judi King Creech John & Peggy Crowder Paul & Patricia Cruz Jaclyn Dickens Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Juanita DuBose Dotson Terry Dyroff & Patricia Darsie Jeffrey Jefferson Eller

Joe Vanderdys Anne Vaughan Dan & Geneva Walters

Young’s Chapel Baptist Church THE RED AND GOLD CLUB Ross Allen Barbara Anderson

In Memory of Dolores Austin Moser – 1940’s student Monica Cooper In Memory of Rachel Muenzenmayer – Class of 1986 Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer In Memory of J. Ralph Noonkester – Class of 1940 – and Naomi Noonkester Lila Noonkester In Memory of Jewell Ford Patton Ed & Carolyn Patton In Memory of Kenneth & Eleanor Patton Rita Foley In Memory of Geoffrey Reed Pelton – ’92 Non-graduate George & Leslie Pelton In Memory of Jim Perkins Shirley Perkins In Memory of Ted & Edna (Class of 1959) Ussery Ted Ussery In Memory of John Vaughan Anne Vaughan In Memory of Harold Dean Wilson – Class of 1952 Robert Wilson GIFTS GIVEN IN HONOR OF: In Honor of Rhonda Bowen M. A. & Mary Lunsford In Honor of Hannah Bruck – Class of 2016 Julie Bruck In Honor of Michael Burns Dwayne & Belinda Majors In Honor of Patrick Calabrese – Class of 2011 Alice Calabrese Diann Cramer Butler In Honor of Lydia Epperson Diann Cramer Butler In Honor of Montana Francis – Class of 2018 Donald & Tammy Francis In Honor of Joy Groves Lori Feezor Susan Widener In Honor of Michael and Joy Groves Ramona O’Bryant In Honor of Alec Hilliard – Class of 2001 David & Andrea Hilliard In Honor of Michael Howe Diann Cramer Butler In Honor of Jeremy Jackson – 1990’s student Bob & Sandra Jackson In Honor of Joel Jackson – Class of 1994 Bob & Sandra Jackson In Honor of the Class of 1974 Jim “Yogi” Herchenrider In Honor of Jean Cunningham Buzz & Cherry Harrison In Honor of Joy Dunbar Diann Cramer Butler In Honor of John Duvall

In Memory of Marc Brenner – Class of 1979 Otis & Mary Reamy In Memory of William Bruce – Class of 1963 Otis & Mary Reamy Jan Roberts In Memory of Lavaun Halsey Callison – Class of 1944 Alan & Glenna (Halsey) Morton Patsy Pilkins Snow In Memory of Allie Candler Anonymous Grassy Creek Baptist Church Lockhart First Baptist Church Lockhart First Baptist Church – Adult 1 Sunday School Class Allie & Ann McNider Roxanna Mobley Lura Seferian Jack St. Clair Ann Trakas WMU of Virginia In Memory of Nolen Ross Cofield – Class of 1968 Otis & Mary Reamy In Memory of Carl & Mildred Collins Danny & Patricia Collina In Memory of Jim Cunningham Buzz & Cherry Harrison In Memory of Hal & Marge Eaton Larry & Linda Boyer Blaine Butterworth & Phyllis Ponder Martha Boling Faye Bollings Larry Candler Jean Cann Nettie Grammage

Edward & Therese Russo Tom & Lyn Saunders Don Scarborough Lura Seferian Shentel Foundation Mack & Ailease Short Stuart & Susan Smith Virginia Smith Winston & Lynn Smith Patsy Pilkins Snow Jack St. Clair David Starkey Barry & Amy Tatel Ann Trakas Valley Boiler Taylor & Celia Vaughan Joe & Joy Walker WMU of Virginia GIFTS IN KIND Teresa Austin Kim Baughman Doug Bowen Doug & Kathy Bryant Brian & Beth Bunn George Burgy Barbour Childress Susan Widener Robert Wilson

Carroll & Jo Ann (Watkins) Harvey John & Nila (Stevens) Wehrenberg

Gary & Katherine Crede Allan & Janice Dellinger Hal & Marge Eaton Estate Sid & Lisa Finklea Kelvin & Tamara Fisher Four Gals & a Florist Guynn Furniture Mikki Haas Harmony Hill Inn Jerry Hedden – Dogwood Farm Christopher Heimann Tim Henry

John Eaton Family Mike Eaton Family Jeffrey Eller Jim & Ramona Foshee Dennis & Wendy Gambill

Miriam Hirshon Jefferson Landing Jill Josephson Carol Love Rob Mangum – Mangum Pottery Cathie Oliver Julian Rojas and Andrea Castelblanco Tommie Sargent Saunders Brothers Nursery Janet Scagnelli John & Kathy Singleton Tina Smith Spring Valley Graphics John & Kim Stewart Julia Tiller Willowbank Farm VOLUNTEER WORK Ronnie Anderson Laura Bryant Lynn Smith Campbell Carroll Harvey Jo Ann Watkins Harvey Jim Herchenrider Don Krauss Havalenna Meade

Rose Marie Gentilini Michael & Joy Groves Margaret Hayden & Tom Carpenter Bob & Sandra Jackson

John & Irma Jones Ed & Carolyn Patton Otis & Mary Reamy Mary Tucker In Memory of George Eller

Scott & Cleta (Haga) Roberts In Memory of Heather Victoria Eller Marilyn Rowe In Memory of Mary Ann West Fisher John Hassell In Memory of Lester Halsey – Class of 1938 Hardin & Janet Halsey In Memory of C. W. (Class of 1946) & Gladys Hawks Doug & Janice Hawks In Memory of Terry Highfill – Class of 1968 Otis & Mary Reamy In Memory of Linda Isner Joe Vanderdys In Memory of James S. Lofton – Class of 1961 Sarah Lofton In Memory of Mike Maynard Linda Maynard

Mary Reamy Otis Reamy Harry Sink Sarah Ussery Sink Ted Ussery

GIFTS GIVEN IN MEMORY OF: In Memory of Elizabeth Leech Bailey Darryl & Kathleen Lundgren In Memory of Anna Beaty Michael & Jackie Mickiewicz In Memory of Abby Blair – Class of 2017 Otis & Mary Reamy

Jeannette Norfleet Scott & Christine Ogden Ed & Carolyn Patton Colleen Patton George & Leslie (Sims) Pelton Mike & Yvonne Rodgers Julian Rojas & Andrea Castelblanco Janet Scagnelli Dan & Kim Slemp Virginia Smith Barry & Amy Tatel Eric & Amy Teal Ken & Patricia Thomas Rob & Susan Veerman Joe & Joy Walker Susan Widener ALUMNI GIVING (by classes)

Mary Thomas Dennis Throckmorton (deceased) Taylor Vaughan BUSINESS DONORS Dogwood Farm Four Gals & A Florist First Team Hyundai Guynn Furniture Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast IBM Matching Gifts

In Honor of Ben Jones – Class of 2011 Wade & Lisa Jones In Honor of Kevin Kennedy – Current Student Geraldine Kennedy In Honor of Brian Krach – Class of 1998 Jeannette Norfleet In Honor of Sue Laughran Diann Cramer Butler In Honor of Jane McMillan Diann Cramer Butler In Honor of Julie Moorhead – Class of 2009 Randy & Laura Moorhead In Honor of Ed Patton M. A. & Mary Lunsford In Honor of Ed & Carolyn Patton Diann Cramer Butler In Honor of George Pelton – Class of 1967 Michael & Joy Groves In Honor of Steve & Lisa Smith Stuart & Susan Smith FACULTY AND STAFF GIVING Teresa Austin (former staff) Steve & Rhonda Bowen Laura Bryant (former staff) Brian Bunn Gary & Katherine (former staff) Crede Jaclyn Dickens (former staff) John Duvall (former staff) Doug & Donna Fender (former staff) Sid & Lisa Finklea Paul & Karen Fisher Michael & Joy Groves

Jefferson Landing Mangum Pottery Meriwether-Godsey, Inc. Skyline National Bank Spring Valley Graphics Valley Boiler Vannoy Construction Willowbank Farm CHURCH DONORS

1940-49 1950-59

Rex Halsey Nancy Brown Jackson Rex Liu Carol Osborne McGrady Kate Rutherford Moore Glenna Halsey Morton Cleta Haga Roberts Mack Short Patsy Pilkins Snow Robert Wilson Ronnie Anderson Tom Barnard Billy Ray Cameron Jo Ann Watkins Harvey John Hoffman Sandra Haines Hooks Joe Judkins Don Krauss Bill Minson Russell Montgomery Larry Owens George Pelton Leslie Sims Pelton Neil Price Otis Reamy Don Scarborough Harry Sink Sarah Ussery Sink Ernie Surles Ted Ussery Alton Vick Susan Worsham Vick Nila Stevens Wehrenberg Diann Cramer Butler Lynn Smith Campbell Judi King Creech Juanita DuBose Dotson Jeffrey Jefferson Eller John Hassell Amber Brown Hayes Jim Herchenrider Elizabeth Douglass Hunting Marcia Lockamy Lewis Kenny Bowen Steve Bowen

Grassy Creek Baptist Church Lockhart First Baptist Church Lockhart First Baptist Church – Adult 1 Sunday School Class Virginia Baptist Mission Board WMU of Virginia Young’s Chapel Baptist Church FOUNDATION GIVING Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation A. J. Fletcher Foundation T. R. Paul Family Foundation Shentel Foundation Oscar & Mossie Teague Foundation Vaughan Foundation Virginia Baptist Foundation Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation PARENT GIVING (current and former parents and grandparents) Charles & Jane Amo-Yartey Barbara Anderson Mark & Simone Anderson Rob & Pam Bajorek Jerry & Allison Benson Julie Bruck

1960-69

Mikki Haas Tim Henry Cindy Kaufelt (former staff) Stephanie Lanier (former staff) Brad Large (former staff) Sue Laughran (former staff) Linda Maynard (former staff) Gary & Libby Osborne Ed & Carolyn Patton (former staff) Mark & Colleen Patton (former staff) Shirley Perkins (former staff) Mike & Yvonne Rodgers Tommie Sargent Mary Thomas (former staff) Doug Turnmire TRUSTEE GIVING Bob Bailey Kenny Bowen Bonnie Burke (former trustee)

Bonnie Burke Richard Burke Alice Calabrese Jann Coles Gary & Katherine Crede Paul & Patricia Cruz Terry Dyroff & Patricia Darsie Allan & Janice Dellinger Jeffrey Eller Marion Eugeno James & Nancy Evans Marius & Eileen Evans Lori Feezor Kelvin & Tamara Fisher Hattie Fitzgerald Donald & Tammy Francis Joe & Leslie Gallagher Jon & Judy Groesbeck David & Andrea Hilliard Bob & Sandra Jackson Darrick & Wynnda Jones Wade & Lisa Jones Tom Kaiser & Sallie Adams Geraldine Kennedy Wayne & Dena Landsman Mickey & Melody Leech Paul & Carol Long M. A. Lunsford Dwayne & Belinda Majors Richard & Dawn Martinez Barry & Emily McCarthy Nathan & Pam McCray Peggy Melville Michael & Jackie Mickiewicz Randy & Laura Moorhead Richard & Joanne Mueller Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer

1970-79

Richard Burke Danny Collins Larry Conner Ralph Davis John Duvall Sidney Rose Fant Todd Fuller Dennis Gambill

Barbara Page Marilyn Rowe David Starkey Joe Vanderdys Tom Wheeler

Susie Garner Don Gibson Rex Halsey (former trustee) Tom Harvey John Jones (former trustee) Wayne Landsman (former trustee) Theresa Lazo Marcia Lockamy Lewis (former trustee) M. A. Lunsford (former trustee) Marty Parks George Pelton (former trustee) Carl Rosberg Paul Saunders (former trustee) Tom Saunders Jim Tapp

1980-89

Mark Patton Mike Rodgers Edward Russo

1990-99

Jennifer Alexander Keeley

2000-

PRESIDENT’S PARENT CLUB (Current or former parents and grandparents may become a member of the President’s Parent Club by donating $500 or more.) PARENT MEMBER SON OR YEAR DAUGHTER GRADUATED Barbara Anderson Linnea 2012 Mark & Simone Anderson Lauren Current student Sean Non-graduate Jerry & Allison Benson Chris 2015 Bonnie Burke Liz 2007 Richard Burke Liz 2007 Alice Calabrese Patrick 2011 Donald & Tammy Francis Montana 2018 Jon & Judy Groesbeck Cade 2014 Tom Kaiser & Sallie Adams Nick 2017 Wayne & Dena Landsman Alexa 2006 M. A. Lunsford Andrew Non-graduate Dwayne & Belinda Majors Graeme 2017 Richard & Dawn Martinez Devin Non-graduate Barry & Emily McCarthy Kara 1988 Torren 2011 Michael & Jackie Mickiewicz Doug 2004 Richard & JoAnne Mueller Stephanie 2002 Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer Rachel (deceased) 1986 Ed & Carolyn Patton Mark 1984 Dan 1986 George & Leslie Pelton Geoff (deceased) Non-graduate Dan & Kim Slemp Amanda 2006 Eric & Amy Teal Aaron Current student Ken & Patricia Thomas Courtney 2006 Rob & Susan Veerman Andrew 2008 OAK HILL ACADEMY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS 1. Elizabeth Leech Bailey Endowed Scholarship 2. William Bruce Memorial Scholarship Fund 3. Allie B. Candler Endowed Scholarship Fund 4. Mattie Duncan Cox Endowed Scholarship 5. Ann Elizabeth Dickson Endowed Memorial Fund 6. Hal & Marjorie Eaton Endowed Scholarship 7. Ruth Echols Endowed Scholarship 8. Ann Elizabeth Cox Hampton Endowed Scholarship 9. Rev. C. W. Hawks and Gladys Hawks Endowed Scholarship Fund 12. Dolores Austin Moser Endowed Scholarship 13. Rachel Muenzenmayer Endowed Scholarship 14. John M. and Collina Caldwell Pair Endowed Scholarship Fund 15. Jewell Ford Patton Endowed Memorial Fund 16. Geoffrey Reed Pelton Endowed Memorial Fund 17. Jim J. and Stella Todd Endowed Memorial Scholarship 18. Harry & Patsy Williams Endowed Scholarship One of the most important needs for Oak Hill Academy is in the area of endowment. The future of our mission to girls and boys can be assured only if endowment exists. Would you consider creating an endowment to provide ongoing support for the Academy? A gift of ten thousand dollars or more will establish a named endowment by the donor. The endowment could be used in whatever area the donor chooses. If you wish to establish an endowment at Oak Hill Academy, please contact the President’s Office or Mr. Henry, our Director of Development, at 276-579-2619. The President’s Office of Oak Hill Academy has made every effort to list all individuals, corporations, churches, and other organizations that were Oak Hill supporters from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018 . If your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please contact our office so that we may correct our records. Thank you for your support! TOTALS Annual Fund $141,812.87 Endowed Funds $ 36,135.00 Scholarship $181,620.00 Boys Dorms Campaign $103,450.00 Capital Improvement Projects $186,800.00 Other $ 6,757.00 Virginia Baptist Mission Board $ 32,903.02 TOTAL OF ALL CASH GIFTS $689,477.89 10. Edith H. Ingram Endowed Scholarship 11. Marie LeBouf Endowed Scholarship Total Endowment May 31, 2016 - $2,515,247 Total Endowment May 31, 2017 - $2,246,101

OAK HILL ACADEMY LEGACY ASSOCIATES A future gift in the form of a bequest has been provided to the Academy by the following: Anonymous

Mr. Tom Barnard Ms. Bonnie Burke Mr. Richard Burke Rev. John Duvall Mrs. Betty Harmon Edwards Mrs. G. C. Eller (Jeffrey Jefferson) Mr. Greg Hartline

Mr. Donald L. Hasler Mr. Jim Herchenrider Mrs. Mary Holbrook Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Jeffreys Dr. John Jones Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy

Mr. Tommy Searles Mrs. Patricia Stevens Mrs. Frieda Anders Willey Oak Hill Academy Cumulative Giving Founders Society $1,000,000+ Laureates Society $500,000 - $999,999 Benefactors Society $100,000 - $499,999 Oak Hill Society $50,000 - $99,999 Guardians Society $25,000 – $49,999 FOUNDERS SOCIETY Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation W. C. English Foundation Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation LAUREATES SOCIETY BENEFACTORS SOCIETY A. J. Fletcher Foundation Alma Dillon Trust Frances Dixon John & Susie Garner C. M. Gatton Joe & Carol Gigler Tim & Debra Marburger T. R. Paul Family Foundation

Carl & Cheryl Rosberg Skyline National Bank Nancy Stone The Titmus Foundation Anne Vaughan

Virginia Baptist Foundation Harold & Millie Wingate OAK HILL SOCIETY C. E. Richardson Foundation C. W. Bolling Charles & Mary Helen Dickson Dixon Lumber Company Michael & Joy Groves Lenore Family Trust Mary Morton Parsons Foundation George & Leslie Pelton Paul & Tatum Saunders GUARDIANS SOCIETY Billy Ray & Jeannette Cameron Monica Cooper Palmer & Sidney Rose Fant Marshall & Peggy Frank Xiangpeng He & Xuhui Niu Ron & Lynn Kerr

Wayne & Dena Landsman McIntosh Charitable Fund Morgan Foundation Karl & Becky Muenzenmayer

Ed & Carolyn Patton Jerry & Nina Patton Jacqueline Peer

Josh Smith Ernie Surles Mark Todd

Vannoy Construction Taylor & Celia Vaughan Vaughan Furniture Foundation

Another great Alumni Weekend was held July 14-15 with many former students and their families in attendance. This annual event is open to all alumni and former students and their families who wish to attend. Saturday morning began with the registration and social time. Everyone then gathered in Fletcher Chapel for a presentation by OHA president Dr. Michael Groves. The students, faculty, and staff joined alumni for a brief memorial service to pay tribute to alumni who had passed during the previous year. The tolling of the campus bell and singing of the Alma Mater marked this occasion. The group then made their way to Noonkester Park for a picnic lunch and afternoon of fun and visiting. Food stations, games, and music highlighted the afternoon festivities. A new addition to the Alumni Weekend schedule was “The Hill on a Midsummer’s Night Fundraising Dinner.” Tickets for the event were $100 per person or a table of six for $500. A delicious buffet dinner and live music were enjoyed on the lawn at the Hough Dormitory Picnic Shelter. The weekend wrapped up on Sunday morning with a continental breakfast in the dining hall and worship service at Young’s Chapel Baptist Church. Our goal is to make this weekend the best it can possibly be for all OHA alumni and former students and their families. If you have never attended or if its been several years since you have been to an Alumni Weekend, please join your classmates and come celebrate with us July 13-14, 2019.

Alumni Weekend 2018

Alumni News

“Over the Hill Alumni” Gang The 2018 alumni work week was again a great time for all. The “Over the Hill” Gang made their way to campus for a week of work and fun. They completed their usual gardening tasks, refinished the President’s Home steps, and painted the steps leading to Hough Dormitory. A special thanks to all of the workers, Don Krauss, Sarah Ussery Sink, Mary and Otis Reamy, Jo Ann (Watkins) and Carroll Harvey, Jim Herchenrider and Havelenna, Ronnie Anderson, and Bonnie Lambert Cofield. Ted Ussery was also along but recuperating from knee surgery. We look forward to the return of the “Over the Hill Gang” again next summer!

Donna Johns Walters – ‘77 NG 739 Short Street Bedford, VA 24523 Donna is married to Darrell Walter and has two sons, Matthew and William.

Vernon Fuller – ‘78 3824 Ensign Road, NE Olympia, WA 98506

Holly Kelly Gassen – ‘94 121 Breighton Circle, Apt. 937 Shelbyville, KY 40065

Deaths Scott Compton – ‘77 NG Stephen Silva – ‘81

Become Part of the “Over the Hill Alumni” Gang A Great Way to Give Back to Your School! Attention alumni and former students – Are you willing to get a little dirty, sleep in a dorm room, eat in Vaughan Dining Hall, laugh a lot, and sweat a little? If so, give Dr. Groves or Tim Henry a call about becoming part of the “Over the Hill Alumni” Gang. The 2019 work week will be July 8-12!

$1 Per Year Campaign Update In order to get as many alumni and former students as possible involved in the mission of OHA the “$1 Per Year Campaign” was launched in 2011. The “$1 Per Year Campaign” asks alumni and former students to give back to their Alma Mater by donating at least $1 for every year since they graduated from or attended Oak Hill Academy. Our goal for 2018-2019 is to have as many alumni as possible listed in the Alumni Giving section of the “State of the Academy Report.” We challenge all former students to give back to your Alma Mater in this easy and affordable way. Thank you to the following alumni and former students whomade a contribution to OHA between June 1 – September 19, 2018

1950-1959 Nancy Brown Jackson Carol Osborne McGrady Kate Rutherford Moore Glenna Halsey Morton

1970-1979 Steve Bowen Lynn Smith Campbell Jim Herchenrider

Jo Ann Watkins Harvey Don Krauss Neil Price

Otis Reamy Harry Sink Sarah Ussery Sink

Cleta Haga Roberts Patsy Pilkins Snow

Ernie Surles Ted Ussery Alton Vick Susan Worsham Bick Nila Stevens Wehrenberg Judy Thacker Williams

1980-1989 Mike Rodgers Michelle Bailey Shaw

1960-1969 Ronnie Anderson Billy Ray Cameron

UPCOMING EVENTS VAIS Ten-Year Accreditation Visit.........................................................October 7-9, 2018 Harvest Homecoming.............................................................................October 27, 2018 Trustee Meeting.....................................................................................November 2, 2018 Thanksgiving Break.......................................................................November 16-26, 2018 Christmas Break Begins...................................................................... December 20, 2018 Second Semester Begins............................................................................January 7, 2019 Trustee Meeting..................................................................................... February 15, 2019 Spring Break...........................................................................................March 8-25, 2019 Parents’ Days.......................................................................................... April 18-19, 2019 Graduation....................................................................................................May 18, 2019 Summer School............................................................................. June 17 – July 20, 2019 Alumni Weekend..................................................................................... July 13-14, 2019

President’s

Picnic

Gold Team News 2018-2019 Season Outlook Tradition dictates that the Oak Hill Warriors play the most challenging high school basketball schedule in the nation. This year is no different. The Warriors will again meet many other top ranked teams. Coach Smith has never been the type to back away from tough competition. His motto has always been one of – if you want to be the best, then you need to play the best. This season the team will compete in two different events in the state of Florida (City of Palms Classic, December & National Hoopfest, February), as well as the Bojangles Bash in Columbia, SC in early December. Highlighted in the month of January is a nationally televised game on ESPN from the Hall of Fame HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, and a trip to California for the Nike Extravaganza. In addition to demanding road competitions, the Warriors will play 20+ home games along with numerous events in our region in Bristol & Lexington, Virginia, Beckley, West Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Oak Hill has been a fixture in high school basketball since winning their first national championship in 1993. This year’s squad will be much featured via social media and live streaming games. And OHA is happy to offer all of our home games streaming live on our new school site at www.OakHillEvents.com. (I don’t think this is a working site.) Join the Warriors this year either at a home or road game, or by watching on line, as they suit up and lay it on the line each and every game in their quest to continue the winning tradition and success of Oak Hill Basketball.

2018-2019 OAK HILL GOLD TEAM BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2017-2018 Oak Hill Gold Team Basketball Schedule MONTH DATE DAY OPPONENT SITE TIME 2017-2018 Oak Hill Gold Team Basketball Schedule MONTH DATE DAY OP ONENT SITE TIME 2017-2018 Oak Hill Gold Team Basketball Schedule MONTH DATE DAY OPPONENT SITE TIME MONTH DATE DAY OPPONENT SITE TIME

13 16

Sat Tue

Asbury Univ., KY SCRIMMAGE Asbury Univ., KY SCRIM AGE Asbury Univ., KY SCRI MAGE

MOW, VA

TBA

TBA 6:00

October

Massanutten Mil Acad, VA SCRIMMAGE Floyd, VA Mas anutten Mil Acad, VA SCRIM AGE Floyd, VA M ssanutten Mil Acad, VA SCRIMMAGE Floyd, VA

6:0

---played at Floyd County HS -- played at Floyd County HS ---played at Floyd County HS

Thu

Hargrave Military Acad, VA SCRIMMAGE Dobson, NC Hargrave Military Acad, VA SCRIM AGE Dobson, NC H grave Military Acad, VA SCRIMMAGE D bson, NC

6:30

Thu

---played at Surry Central HS Bluefield College, VA SCRIMMAGE -- played at Surry Central HS Bluefield College, VA SCRIM AGE ---played at Surry Central HS Bluefield College, VA SCRIMMAGE ---played at Northwood HS -- played at Northwo d HS ---played at Northwood HS

Wed

Saltville, VA

Sa tville, VA

6:30

Wed

Sat

Faith Assembly Christian Acad., NC MOW, VA Faith Assembly Christian Acad., NC MOW, VA Faith Assembly Christian Acad., NC MOW, VA

3:0

3:00

3: 0

Sat

---Season Opener Bristol Prep, TN -- Season Opener Bristol Prep, TN

---Season Opener Bristol Prep, TN

2 3 9

Fri

MOW, VA MOW, VA MOW, VA

7:0 7:0 7:0 TBA 7:0 TBA 7:0 TBA 7:0 TBA TBA 7:0 7:0 7:0 TBA

7:00 7:00 7:00

7: 0 7: 0 7: 0

November

Sat Fri Sat Tue

Mt. Zion Academy, NC Mt. Zion Academy, NC Mt. Zion Academy, NC

Sat Fri Sat Tue

Washington College Acad., NC Washington College Acad., NC Washington College Acad., NC

10 13 16 30

Phenom Hoop Classic EA Prep Academy, NC Northside Christian, NC Phenom Hoop Clas ic EA Prep Academy, NC Northside Christian, NC Phenom Hoop Classic EA Prep Academy, NC Northside Chr stian, NC

Charlotte, NC

TBA

10 13 16 30

MOW, VA

7:00

7: 0

Fri Fri Sat

Charlotte, NC

TBA

Fri Fri Sat

New Faith Christian Acad., GA New Faith Christian Acad., GA New Fait Christian Acad., GA

MOW, VA

7:00

7: 0

December

D cember

1 3

Phenom Hoop Classic Spire Institute, OH Phenom Hoop Clas ic Spire Insti ute, OH Phenom Hoop Classic Spire Insti ute, OH

Rock Hill, SC MOW, VA Columbia, SC

Rock Hill, SC MOW, VA Columbia, SC MOW, VA

Rock Hill, SC

TBA

Mon

7:00

7: 0

Mon

Bojangles Bash, Ridgeview HS Bojangles Bash, Ridgeview HS Bojangles Bash, Ridgeview HS ---Grey Collegiate, SC ---Ridgeview HS, SC Ridgeview HS, SC Covenant Christian, GA Grace Christian, TN City of Palms Classic, FL -- Grey Collegiate, SC -- Ridgeview HS, SC Ridgeview HS, SC Covenant Christian, GA Grace Christian, TN City of Palms Clas ic, FL -- played at FL SW State College ---Grey Collegiate, SC ---Ridgeview HS, SC Ridg view HS, SC Covenant Christian, GA Grace Christian, TN City of Palms Classic, FL ---played at FL SW State College ---played at FL W S ate College Rock the Ribbon RoundBall Classic Rock Creek Christian, MD Rock the Rib on RoundBall Clas ic Rock Cre k Christian, MD Rock the Ribbon RoundBall Classic Rock Creek Christian, MD ---IMG Academy, FL (ESPN) Nike Extravaganza, Mater Dei HS ---IMG Academy, FL (ESPN) Nike Extravaganza, Mater Dei HS ---IMG Academy, FL (ESPN) Nike Extr vag nza, Mater Dei HS ---Santa Margarita HS, CA ---Modesto Christian, CA West Oaks Academy, FL -- Santa Margarita HS, CA -- Modesto Christian, CA West Oaks Academy, FL ---S nt Margarita HS, CA ---Modesto Chr stian, CA West Oaks Academy, FL Tri-City Christian, TN HOF HoopHall Classic Tri-City Christian, TN HOF HoopHall Clas ic Tri-City Christian, TN HOF HoopHall Classic National HoopFest, Berkeley Prep ---Montverde Academy, FL (ESPNU) National HoopFest, Berkeley Prep -- Montverde Academy, FL (ESPNU) National HoopFest, Berk ley Prep ---Montverde Academy, FL (ESPNU) Jordan Classic/NBA All Star Event Jordan Clas ic/NBA ll Star Event Jordan Classic/NB All Star Event Virginia Episcopal, VA FCA Classic, VA High School ---Teays Valley HS, WV Virginia Episcopal, VA FCA Clas ic, VA High School -- Teays Valley HS, WV Virg nia Episcopal, VA F A Classic, VA High School ---Teays Valley HS, WV Combine Academy, NC Combine Academy, NC Combine Academy, NC TBA TBA TBA

Columbia, SC

7 8

Fri

TBA TBA

7 8

Fri

Sat

11 14 15

Tues

MOW, VA MOW, VA MOW, VA

7:00 7:00 7:00

7: 0 7: 0 7: 0

Tues

14 15

Fri Sat

14 15

Fri Sat

17-22

Mon-Sat

Ft. Myers, FL

TBA

17-2

Mon-Sat

January

J nuary

11 12 15

Fri

Lexington, VA

TBA 7:0 7:0

TBA

12 15

Sat Tue

MOW, VA MOW, VA

7:00 7:00

7: 0 7: 0

Springfield, MA Springfield, MA

Spr ngfield, MA

Sun

8:0

8:00

Sun

Santa Ana, CA

S nta Ana, CA

25 26 28 30

Fri

TBA TBA 7:0 TBA

TBA TBA

25 26 28 30

Fri

Sat

Mon Wed

MOW, VA Beckley, WV

MOW, VA Beckley, WV MOW, VA

7:00

7: 0

Mon Wed

Beckley, WV

TBA

February

Tampa, FL

2 5 7

Sat

4:30 6:45

2 5 7

Sat

Tue Thu Tue

MOW, VA

Tue Thu Tue

Charlotte, NC

TBA

MOW, VA Bristol, VA

6:30

15 16 19 22 23 25

Fri

TBA TBA 7:0 7:0 7:0 7:0 7:0 7:0

TBA TBA

15 16 19 23 25 2

Fri

Sat

---Wesley Christian, KY -- Wesley Christian, KY ---Wesley Chr stian, KY

Sat

Tue

Liberty Heights Academy, NC Liberty Heights Academy, NC Liberty Heights Academy, NC

MOW, VA MOW, VA MOW, VA MOW, VA MOW, VA MOW, VA

7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

7: 0 7: 0 7: 0 7: 0 7: 0 7: 0

Tue

Fri

Franklin Prep, NC Bull City Prep, NC DME Academy, Wesley Christian, KY Lakeside Prep, SC Franklin Prep, NC Bull City Prep, NC DME Academy, Wesley Christian, KY Lakeside Prep, SC Fra klin Prep, NC Bull City Prep, NC DME Academy, W sley Christian, KY Lakeside Prep, SC FL

Fri

Sat

Mon

1 2

Fri

March

Sat

---Senior Night

---Senior Night -- Senior Night

Make sure you check out www.oakhillhoops.com for updates and more information on the Oak Hill Academy Gold Team. *games subject to change Schedule Subject To Change Bold/Home Games Schedule Subject To Change Bold/Home Games Schedule Subject To Change Bold/Home Games

Gifts in Kind* Backhoe or backhoe attachment for tractor Used vehicles, vans, or minivans 6 Horse Trailer

Wish List Are You Interested in Filling a Specific Need at Oak Hill Academy?

*Potential gifts are evaluated by the school for condition and suitability prior to acceptance.

$200 each $750 each

Current Giving Opportunities GoPro Cameras

For more information or to make a gift to Oak Hill Academy, please contact Tim Henry, Director of Development, at 276-579-2619

Laptops for teachers Smart Boards for Classrooms $3,000 - $5,000 each Minivan for Student Activities $20,000 6 Horse Trailer $22,000 12-Passenger Van for Student Activities $25,000 Halsey House Remodel and Upgrade $50,000 Other Giving Opportunities (partial list) Alumni Campus Store Tile $500 Memorial Oak Tree $1,000 Named Display Case for Ussery Archives Room $5,000 Named Scholarship Fund $10,000 Technology Upgrade for Library $15,000 Faculty Professional Development Fund $50,000

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