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PreParing alabama’s future leaders to communicate effectively in the information age
IntroducIngthe emily staPles hearincommunication center
angles The AlAbAmA School of mAThemATicS And Science2014 ANNUAL REPORT
InSIdE:SENIOR PROFILESALUMNI ABROADSPIRIT OF ASMS ALUMNIFINANCE REPORTDEVELOPMENT NEWS
I am thrilled that this year’s edition of the Angles Magazine
introduces the school’s new Emily Staples Hearin
Communication Center. ASMS plans to implement a
communication curriculum beginning the next school year. This
was made possible by a very generous donation from Mobile’s
Hearin-Chandler Foundation. Thomas Van Antwerp is the
director of this foundation and the son of Emily Staples Hearin.
The Emily Staples Hearin Communication Center is the
outgrowth of an event held last year with area business and
industrial leaders. The purpose of this meeting was to invite the
leadership of these groups to provide feedback regarding the
school’s curriculum and programs. As result, it was determined
that ASMS needed to provide an opportunity for students to
hone their verbal and communication skills.
Later, our Board Chair at the time, Ann Bedsole, shared this
idea with Van Antwerp of the Hearin-Chandler Foundation. He
was intrigued by the idea of funding an effort at ASMS to teach
speech and communication classes to our students. Thus, the
new center on our campus will bear the name of his mother,
Emily Staples Hearin. To learn more about the Communication
Center, please read the article on page 12.
As always, we value the input and suggestions from our alumni,
donors, and community members as we work to accomplish the
school’s mission each year — provide a world-class education
to Alabama’s best and brightest students. It is the people of
ASMS that have made our school the vibrant force for education
in our state throughout the years, and our students have made
us proud. ASMS will continue to provide challenges and new
opportunities that will allow our students to attain knowledge
and develop intellectually. Our ultimate goal is for all ASMS
students to succeed and lead productive, successful lives.
larry v. turner, ed.d.
from the President’s desk
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What’sinsideWho We are
editorJohn Hoyle
assistant editorAmber Day
PresidentLarry V. Turner
school board chairmanWalter Bell
foundation board chairmanTyrone Fenderson, Jr.
asms board of directorsAnn Bedsole, Walter Bell, Dick Brewbaker,
Tyrone Fenderson, Jay Gogue, Ashley Harris, Muriel Hoequist, Andrew Hugine, Sheila Martin, Mary Sue McClurkin, Jane
Leatherbury Newman, Sherrill Parris, Lawrence Pijeaux, Jr., Trip Pittman, Bill
Poole, Earl Reed, Rhinnie Scott, John Smith, Anne Upchurch, Thad Wheat, Robert Witt
asms foundation boardAnn Bedsole, Jo Bonner, Robert Clark, Fred Cushing, Kesshia Davis, Tyrone Fenderson,
Terry Harbin, Paul Klotz, Steve LeDoux, LeBarron McClendon, Steve McMillan, Lucy
McVay, Vaughan Morrissette, Jane Leatherbury Newman, Andy Newton, Norman Nicolson,
John Peebles, Walter Penry, Ben Radcliff, Jr., Debbie Robson, Mike Saxon, William Sisson,
John Steadman, Ricardo Woods, Carl Williams, Mike Windom, Alec Yasinsac
Angles is published annually. Address letters and comments to:
Alabama School of Mathematics and Science John Hoyle, Director of Special Services1255 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36604
Phone: 251-441-2128. E-mail: [email protected]
the alabama school of mathematics and science is a
residential public high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors
pursuing advanced studies in mathematics, science,
and the humanities.
2014SPRING
Page 8two groups of students
traveled abroad to ireland and france for asms
special Projects Week 2014. check out pictures from
the trips.
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Page 5meet a few of this year’s
graduates, a diverse group who have made the most
of their time at asms and have high hopes for the
future.
Page 6asms math instructor sarah brewer has been recognized
by veritas Prep as one of the “40 Most Influential
teachers under 40.”
Page 10cover story
asms has big plans for the school’s new communication
center, and students are excited for what the
future holds.
Page 14from small town new
hope, ala., to empirical analyst in Washington,
d.c., 2002 asms graduate nicolas reinhart says
asms started him on the right path to success.
Page 19development director linda
mayson discusses fundraising. We acknowledge our annual
donors.
stanford bound civic-mindedFeng Li has always dreamed about attending a major
school like Stanford University, and for him, that dream will
come true. Originally from Dothan, Ala., Li will be moving
to Palo Alto, Calif., next fall. He received the Questbridge
Scholarship from Stanford and plans to study biomedical
engineering and visual art. Li was also named a Gates
Millennium Scholarship Finalist.
“Stanford has always been my dream school because of
the opportunity for interdisciplinary studies and its beautiful
weather,” Li says. “I am very grateful for the preparation that
ASMS has given me.”
Li says he would not have received the same quality of
education from his hometown high school. “ASMS offers
classes that go in-depth into almost any subject a student
can be passionate about. My hometown high school just did
not have the resources that ASMS has to provide me the
same excellence in education,” he says.
Li’s most memorable experience at ASMS was the Puerto
Rico Special Projects trip he took during his junior year.
“I really enjoyed spending the week bonding with my
classmates and friends while being immersed in a different
culture,” he says.
While serving as the school’s treasurer for the Student
Government Association, Key Club, and Beta Club, Li enjoys
time in the art studio and being part of Science Olympiad.
Adetoyosi Obikoya is from Mobile, Ala., and will attend
Tuskegee University next year. Obikoya received Tuskegee’s
Distinguished Presidential Scholarship and plans on studying
psychology.
“I’m excited to go to Tuskegee because the school has
such a rich history, and this was my top-choice school,”
Obikoya says. “I am thankful for the scholarship because
Tuskegee is one of the more expensive historically Black
colleges, and had I not received the scholarship, I would
not be able to go.”
Obikoya is thankful for her experiences at ASMS and
credits the school for all her success.
“I am positive that I would not have received the same
education at my last high school that I have here,” Obikoya
says. “ASMS has taught me how to live independently at an
earlier age than most students. I’ve learned how to ask for
help as I need it and, most importantly, how to interact with
students who come from different backgrounds than me.”
Obikoya has served as co-president of Joyful Noise, editor
of Firewire, president of IGNITE, chair of the Judiciary
Committee, a peer mentor, a Residential Life Support Team
member for Einstein Hall, and a school Ambassador. She
has also been involved in Black Student Union, Women of
the World, and Key Club. Her favorite classes at ASMS have
been sophomore English and “Constructs of Self.”
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meet eight of this year’s graduates
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Paul lauridsen plans to pursue a career in
scientific research at the University of Southern
California. He serves as a study lab proctor,
plays the euphonium in the ASMS Band,
competed in Science Olympiad, and served as
an Ambassador. “ASMS has given me the drive
to pursue my dreams, and the exposure to the different subjects
has helped me learn what my dreams are.”
Mobile, Ala., native eric Wu hopes to become a chemical
engineer. Wu says he feels that he has “built a
strong foundation in math and science at ASMS
that will positively impact my future.” He serves
as president of the Math Team, vice president
of Science Olympiad, secretary for the SGA,
and proctors for the math lab. Additionally,
Eric is a 5-time All-State alto saxophonist and plays in the ASMS
concert band. He says his favorite experience at ASMS is being a
part of Goofy Olympics, the school’s annual hall competition.
roger cook has a passion for music that led him to found the
ASMS Joyful Noise gospel choir. Hailing from
Coaling, Ala., he says he is grateful that ASMS
has prepared him for college. He has been
involved in Black Student Union, Key Club, and
IGNITE. He’s also been a Student Judiciary
Committee member, Web Team member,
a peer mentor, an Einstein RLST, and an Ambassador. “I have
enjoyed being a part of the ASMS Concert Choir, Lambda
Singers, and the Alabama All-State High School SATB Choir.”
rebecca melkerson aspires to become an engineer, pharmacist,
or research scientist. During her years at
ASMS, Melkerson has had a tendency to
choose classes that many other students have
warned to be difficult. “I do that because I
crave challenges and ASMS provides them.”
Melkerson has served as an Ambassador,
president of the National Honor Society and Students Against
Destructive Decisions (SADD), and vice president of the senior
class and Lab of Learning.
emily elia is from Daleville, Ala., and plans to
study engineering at Auburn University. She
was named a Gates Millennium Scholarship
Finalist. Elia is heavily involved at ASMS: Key
Club president, Future Engineers Club founder
and president, Habitat for Humanity vice-
president, SADD treasurer, and Robotics captain. A Red Ribbon
Leadership Award winner, Elia is donating a model of the school
to be displayed in the Ann Smith Bedsole Library.
JaQuise caldwell says ASMS impacted her in
the simplest of ways: “It gave me chances.”
She enjoys playing with her ASMS teammates
on the volleyball court and serving on the
RLST. She says that by coming to ASMS, she
“was given the chance to grow not only as a
student, but also as an individual.” During her years at ASMS,
Caldwell has been a member of Women of the World, IGNITE,
Beta Club, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor
Society, and Black Student Union.
Will blackwell truly made his experience at
ASMS a memorable one by being involved
in many activities, including SGA President.
He plans to attend Northwestern University
in Evanston, Ill., and wants to major in
engineering, business, political science,
communications, or education. He is thankful for the “strong
academic foundation and extracurricular challenges offered
at ASMS.” Blackwell also served as lieutenant governor of the
Alabama District of Key Club.
Auburn, Ala., native Jimmy kim knows
without a doubt that he wants to spend the
next four years at Rice University in Houston,
Texas. While not spending time in the school’s
optics lab studying for his lasers & holography
class, Kim has served as president of the
ASMS Chapter of Beta Club and the Weightlifting Club, SGA
representative, student proctor for the math lab, co-head student
Ambassador and a RLST member.
brewer iS “moST influenTiAl under 40”
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ASMS math instructor Sarah Brewer has been recognized
by Veritas Prep as one of the “40 Most Influential Teachers
Under 40.” Veritas Prep is one of the nation’s largest SAT prep
providers.
“I try to physically show my excitement about the material I
teach every day,” says Brewer, who is the first ASMS graduate
to come back and teach at the school. “I like to sneak high-
level math topics, like topology and group theory, into
lower-level courses so that students can get a glimpse of the
amazing world that exists beyond precalculus. While the casual
observer may perceive my visual mathematics class as a cross
between art history and technical drawing, these students are
in actuality calculating topological invariants and classifying
symmetry groups — topics that many math majors do not see
until graduate school.”
The “40 Most Influential Teachers Under 40” list recognizes
some of the most innovative and passionate young teachers
who make a positive difference in the lives of American
students. The Veritas website characterizes Brewer this way:
“Sarah Brewer has that rare combination of brilliance and
accessibility. She graduated summa cum laude – twice, with
a bachelor’s in art history and ceramics, and a bachelor’s
of science in mathematics from the University of South
Alabama. She also holds a master’s in mathematics from the
same university. Sarah has presented a number of talks in
mathematics; written, directed, and acted in several short
films; exhibited numerous art installations; participated in
musical performances; and earned a bevy of awards, including
Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award for the Math, Sciences, and
Engineering.”
ASMS students are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the
recognition because they nominated Brewer for the award.
“Mrs. Brewer is an amazing teacher,” says junior Elizabeth
Blewitt. “She’s inspirational, and even better, she’s an ASMS
alum. She loves to get to know her students and is one of my
personal favorites at ASMS. Knowing her students better helps
her teach them better, which helps everyone out in the long
run. Her classes always felt to me like they were closer and
more in depth on subjects, and she’s just really a great person
to be around. I honestly could not think of a better teacher to
receive this award. I loved precal with Mrs. Brewer because of
the way she incorporated art into the math we did. It made it
more interesting to know the different perspectives of graphing
equations.”
Veritas Prep solicited nominations directly from students.
Hundreds of teachers from across the United States were
nominated, and there were so many great nominations that
the selection process truly was a challenge. Ultimately, 40
nominated teachers stood out for their passion, innovation,
and effectiveness in teaching.
“Many of us can remember that one teacher who just
completely changed the way we looked at the world,” says
Chad Troutwine, co-founder and CEO of Veritas Prep. “As we
reviewed the nominations that came in, it was clear that all of
these teachers fit that description. We were amazed by the
passion that teachers such as Sarah exhibit, and we are proud
to make her a part of our very first ’40 Under 40’ list.”
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Spanish instructor Patricia O’Farrill-Donalson was elected
Zone II Regional Director of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
(SHH). O’Farrill-Donalson will continue to serve as the SHH
Alabama State Director, a position she has held for more than
five years.
“The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is an organization that
over the years has come to be my greatest ally in providing
opportunities for my students,” O’Farrill-Donalson says. “With
that said, my personal philosophy of ‘charity begins at home’
seemed to directly conflict with accepting a responsibility that
could potentially take me away from my duties as a teacher.”
After thinking it over, O’Farrill-Donalson decided to accept
the position. “As fate would have it, I stand now as the new
Regional Director with duties of overseeing 10 states within
my region. It is an honor to represent ASMS, my students, and
the state of Alabama in this position.”
Serving as SHH’s Alabama State Director for more than five
years gave O’Farrill-Donalson an opportunity to work with
and learn from the many dedicated teachers and sponsors
throughout the state. She serves as the current sponsor of the
ASMS SHH chapter, Los Goliardos, and has inducted many
promising Spanish students over the years. “Señora really cares
about all of her students, and she never lets us down,” says
ASMS senior Julia Rath, who serves as ASMS SHH president.
“She has higher expectations for SHH members and that
pushes us to excel. I think she will be an excellent Zone II
Regional Director of SHH, not only because she does such
a great job here, but also because of her enthusiasm for the
Spanish language and the culture surrounding it.”
In 2012, O’Farrill-Donalson was named SHH Outstanding
Sponsor of the Year. She was invited to attend the national
convention of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish
and Portuguese (AATSP), the parent organization, in San Juan,
Puerto Rico, where she was presented with the Mario Fierros
award. SHH provides ASMS students a platform from which
they themselves can create meaningful activities both on and
off campus. One example is the ASMS chapter’s participation
in the Pulsera Project for the past three consecutive years.
“To the credit of our officers and members, over $2,000 has
been raised by selling beautiful hand-woven bracelets made
by orphans in Nicaragua,” O’Farrill-Donalson says. “Proceeds
were used to pay for college expenses of orphans who upon
graduating from high school would be forced by law to leave
the orphanage.”
SHH also offers competitive awards and scholarships, and
ASMS students have collectively received more of these
national awards than any school in the state. “So whatever
the path individual chapters may take, whatever goals they
may set, SHH stands firm in its motto, ‘Todos a Una,’ With
one voice, a voice which quietly proffers its gift of endless
possibilities to all students and teachers of Spanish,” O’Farrill-
Donalson says. “Again, it is an honor to serve this extraordinary
organization.”
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Special Project FRANCE
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ASMS French professor Muriel Hoequist and Admissions
Coordinator Peggy Partridge led a group of 14 students on a
9-day trip to France for Special Projects Week 2014. While in
Paris, students enjoyed sights like Versailles, a River Seine cruise,
and a Chartres stained glass workshop. They took a French fast
train to Nîmes to tour ancient Roman architecture and visited
Nice on the Mediterranean. “While being able to speak the
language, I got to see all the wonderful museums and incredible
artwork like ‘The Mona Lisa,’” says junior Leanna Hamilton. “Also,
I loved experiencing the different cultures during the trip. The
French are much more laid back and easygoing, and it was nice
to notice their different pace of life.”
Special Project IRELAND
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ASMS history instructor Diane Gerard and librarian Angela
Mollise led 17 students on a 8-day trip to Dublin, Ireland for
Special Projects Week 2014. The group stayed in Dublin, Belfast,
and Sligo while visiting sites like the Hill of Tara, Trinity College,
the Titanic shipyards, and Queen Maeve’s tomb. Students also
visited one of the oldest operating mines in Ireland, toured the
medieval abbey that inspired Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” and saw
one of Ireland’s greatest castles. “My favorite part of the trip
was being able to learn about the history and culture of Ireland
surrounded by my friends,” says sophomore Emily Shields. “It
was so amazing to learn these things first hand from people who
had special connections to what they teach.”
oculus
Pining for His Hippie MusicBy Audrey Arnold
Three yearshurt just as badas a month without him.
The dinner tablewhere so many weeks they ate and talked –So sturdy with a family of give in its oak chairsnow falters under her languished gaze
Those days filled up with songs he playedstrumming fingers and a warm humare just reminders that she no longer remembers all the words
The hours spent recanting all his politically incorrect jokesnow burn with the burden of her thoughtsas she struggles to find the punch lines
She quietly mourns those minutes sharedamid the long car rides on country roadslistening to their hippie music –those melodies that haunt her as she falls asleep
She lives for the second he said ‘I will always love you’but never said goodbye
She aches with the absenceof those moments saturated with storiestold from the foot of her pretty white trundle bed
...Still waiting on that happy ending
Melancholy LullabyBy Alexander Peeples
Gradually dropsBegin to fallQuietly fingersWhisper a songNotes flow downStreets floodingWith the musicPuddles of D majorLie placidBrushed by theDrops of B-minorA man createsThe song of rainFingertips patteringOn the windowAnd I slowly driftWhispered to sleep
NatsukageBy Justin Wahlers
TranquilSilent breeze,Summer Lights.A bird rides the wind,Overcoming currents.Slowly settlingInto Summer Night.Starlight falls,Lonely dream,Summer Shadows.
On Rachel Wright’sTree of Life DressBy Jordan Danford
Roots spring from the earthInto a mass of swirling siennaAmong them, dancing bluesWith yellow glassy eyesStare into the space around themThe stitches reach upwardToward a hollow waistHer insides are held together byClasp, clasp, claspShoulders laced with the sea and skyAnd arms that stand to defendThe unseen woman in the dressForms shameless life from misfits
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FlamencoBy Jordan Danford
The spotlight flickers and the first notes poundLike the hearts of the dancers as they parade aroundThe stage is empty except for this pairThe man, with gaze sharpened the girl kind and fair
The instruments rise as the couple joins handsThey spin with precision at music’s commandsHe throws her with power she lands on her feetAnd quickly embraces him on the next beat
The notes fall to hush as the pair slowly partsBut rhythm remains in the drums of their heartsEmotion like blazes devours the stageTheir faces like charcoals, their skin hot with rage
The sounds are reborn from their cold silent deathAnd penultimate notes now become their hot breathThe two pose in silence, the flamenco stopsMy daydream close with the music box
The Young ConductorBy Aaron Langham
Hair of coal and eyes of bark;where I am fair, he is dark.Always in his formal suit:jeans and a striped red t-shirt.His temper is an iron horse,until buffered at the end of its course.Every day, he seems to grow youngerbut this can’t go on for much longer.But that’s still to come, and who’s to say when, so he can just chug on his track until then.For now his life is just his creation,where he’s the conductor of his own imagination.
The Green RoomBy Jordan Danford
The paved road ended some gross mile backBefore the storm drain that bleeds into the once-riverBefore the mountains of brush I crossed somehowBefore the woods, the city of toothpick treesShaped like men I imagine would be in suitsBefore the fields and hillsThe waves of a green ocean halted in timeSo that now a thick grass grows on the whitecapsBut after the journey, into the forest and into myselfI pauseHere, the sun pierces the pin-pricked ceilingBranches like arms hold it upOpen space, like an open mind, lush grass like carpetWhere no sound from the world can find meUnder the hushing leaves
These poems were originally printed in the 2013 edition of “Oculus,” a student publication that features poetry, art, and essays. Dr. Jeff Goodman served as faculty sponsor, and 2013
graduate Amy Welch was editor.
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Building leadersThe Emily Staples Hearin Communication Center
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Great leaders are effective communicators. By using excellent communication skills, leaders have the power to enable change, foster productivity, and inspire creativity.
An important component of the Mission Statement at the
Alabama School of Math and Science (ASMS) is to provide
a “rigorous math and science curriculum with emphasis on
responsible leadership.” With the goal of fully developing
student leadership skills, ASMS is proud to announce the
establishment of the Emily Staples Hearin Communication
Center, which will offer an extensive communication curriculum
beginning next school year. This program was made possible
as a result of the generous donation given by Mobile’s
Hearin-Chandler Foundation.
“This program will offer communication classes to
our students that will help them land their future
jobs,” says Linda Mayson, ASMS Director of
Development. “Not only is it important to be
able to communicate effectively during an
interview, but it’s also important to be able to
efficiently communicate with others in a team
environment. We are so excited to start this
program, and we are so very thankful for
the Hearin-Chandler Foundation.”
Last year, ASMS officials met with area business and industrial
leaders to discuss academic areas that the school needed to
improve on in order to provide the best education possible to
its students.
“This meeting was a wonderful way discuss and evaluate the
school with area professionals,” says ASMS President Dr. Larry
V. Turner. “It was noted from the meeting that ASMS needed
to provide more classes that help students improve their
communication skills. An area European Aeronautic Defense
& Space (EADS) professional who attended the meeting
emphasized that students who want to be a really successful
engineer in the future are not only expected to be able to
perform the skills of their job, but they also need to have
excellent communication skills.”
Former ASMS Board Chairwoman Ann Bedsole met with
Thomas Van Antwerp, trustee of the Hearin-Chandler
Foundation and son of Emily Staples Hearin, to discuss the
school’s idea of establishing a communication center. Van
Antwerp was extremely interested in this idea and decided
the foundation would donate $750,000 to ASMS for the
program, which will be distributed over the
course of 10 years. As result of this
generous donation, the
school decided
to
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“i hope to have a future in the medical field and communication skills are so important. it can mean the difference between life and death.”
- Abigail Leaird, ASMS Sophomore
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name the Communication
Center in honor of Van Antwerp’s
mother, Emily Staples Hearin.
“ASMS is in Mobile, and my grandmother and grandfather,
William Hearin, were tireless advocates for Mobile and
anything and anyone here,” says Bragg Van Antwerp, son of
Thomas. “They were also huge believers in the importance of
education and communication, and the intersection of the two
with the Communication Center is a perfect fit.”
Emily Staples Hearin was known as an excellent communicator,
and her friends and family say that she would have been
tremendously excited about this connection with ASMS.
“Mrs. Hearin would be absolutely thrilled to see the Hearin-
Chandler Foundation’s gift to ASMS,” says Edward Ladd,
curator at the Mobile Mardi Gras Carnival Museum and family
friend of Hearin. “She was a great communicator. When you
worked for Mrs. Emily, you did not necessarily work for her,
you worked with her. To be a great leader, you have
to be able to communicate,
and Mrs. Hearin could do that.”
Hearin was born and raised in Mobile, Ala., and was
known as a renowned community leader (read more about her
on page 15).
“She loved Mobile and always did everything she could to
make it a better place to live,” Bragg says. “She ended up
leading many organizations that all worked for the betterment
of Mobile. It is pretty remarkable when you think about the
fact that she was a woman in the 1950s, when she really began
doing a lot of these things. Before women were doing as much
as they are now, she managed to get a lot accomplished.”
Hearin was passionate about education and communication,
Bragg says. She did many things over the course of her life to
help education and help people be educated.
“She funded many scholarships anonymously or without any
recognition because she felt that if someone could become
better, she... (continued, page 14)
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“implementing a communication curriculum at asms will ultimately round out the special education this institution provides.”
- Jimmy Kim, ASMS Senior
Emily Staples Hearin Communication CenterContinued
could help the community become better, which was
important to her,” Bragg says. “So for her, to have her name
attached to a school like ASMS, which is so wonderful in the
community, and to a program that is dedicated and focused
on communication, is to me the perfect tribute to her and the
best way to uphold her legacy.”
Students are excited about the future of the Communication
Center and are ready to hone their speech and communication
skills.
“I hope to have a future in the medical field and
communication skills are so important, it can mean the
difference between life and death,” says Abigail Leaird, a
sophomore at ASMS. “Hopefully, the new classes will help
better prepare us for our futures.”
Current seniors at ASMS will have graduated before the new
program is implemented, and Jimmy Kim, a senior at ASMS
who serves as the school’s co-head Ambassador, says he
knows that this new curriculum will absolutely benefit
current and future students.
“Without the academic and social experiences I have
attained during my time at ASMS, I think it is safe
to say I would not be attending Rice University
in the fall,” Kim says. “During my time here, I
have been fortunate enough to hold positions
in organizations such as the ASMS Student
Government Association (SGA), Ambassadors,
and other clubs where I could hone my
public speaking and communication skills.
Other students might not be as fortunate as I have been.
Implementing a communication curriculum at ASMS will
ultimately round out the special education this institution
provides and benefit students during their time at ASMS as
well as abroad.”
It is the plan that all students will be required to take a public
speaking class before they graduate as the Communication
Center is implemented.
“The director of the Hearin Communication Center will be
responsible for instructing public speaking classes, offering
even more advanced speech classes, supervising possible
internships for ASMS students, and bringing excellent public
speakers to our campus,” Turner says.
ASMS senior and SGA president Will Blackwell was able to
take the opportunities that ASMS provided him over the years
to better his communication skills. He says that he hopes
future students take advantage of this new program to make
their experience at ASMS even better.
“I came from Hazel Green, a small town on the Alabama-
Tennessee border,” Blackwell says. “Not only did ASMS lend
me a superior education, but it also provided me with real-
world experiences that I would not have had at my old
high school. Having the opportunity to compete at
the state and international levels in speech
contests was far beyond my threshold
in my hometown. I hope students
take full advantage of this
new program.”
emily staples hearin1914-2003
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The top image of Emily Staples Hearin was photographed in 1934,
two years after she graduated Murphy High School in Mobile, Ala. The
bottom left image is Hearin as the Mobile Carnival Association’s queen
of Mardi Gras in 1934. These images are courtesy of the University of
South Alabama Archives.
Emily Staples Hearin was active for many years in the civic,
cultural, business, and social life of Mobile and Alabama.
Hearin graduated from Murphy High School in 1932 and
attended Holton Arms College in Washington, D.C.
“Emily Hearin loved this city, loved its history, and she served
the city tirelessly in many capacities,” says Robbie McClure, a
longtime family friend of Hearin.
Public service was a constant throughout Hearin’s life. In 1975,
she was accorded the highest honor for community service in
Mobile when she was named “First Lady of Mobile.” In 1992,
she was named Mobilian of the Year. During World War II,
Hearin served as Chairwoman of the Civil Defense Bureau.
She was a member and president of the Junior League of
Mobile and later supported the Boys and Girls Club, hosting
fundraisers at her home and elsewhere, as well as the Home
of Grace.
Historic preservation was one of Hearin’s greatest
enthusiasms. She was one of the first to advocate the
preservation of buildings in downtown Mobile. Listed in
“Who’s Who in Alabama,” Hearin represented the University
of South Alabama on the Alabama Historical Commission
for 18 years, serving as secretary for many years and as co-
chairman of the Governor’s Mansion Restoration Committee.
She was also a member of the Bicentennial Alabama State
Commission and the Mobile Bicentennial Committee. Hearin
was a longtime member and past president of the Historic
Mobile Preservation Society and a founder and first president
of the Friends of the Museum of the City of Mobile. She was
a member of the municipally appointed Board of Trustees of
the Museum and its past chairman.
“Mrs. Hearin was rather prolific in her writing,” says Edward
Ladd, curator at the Mobile Mardi Gras Carnival Museum
and family friend of Hearin. “She wrote seven books, and
two were about carnival. ‘Let the Good Times Roll’ (pictured
above right) explains all the wonderful things about Mardi
Gras that she loved.”
Hearin was a contributor to a number of periodicals and for
15 years wrote a monthly column on historical events for the
Mobile Press-Register. Mobile’s Mardi Gras queen of 1934,
Hearin is the author of the book “Queens of Mardi Gras”
(with Kathryn Taylor deCelle). She also wrote five other books
about Mobile including “Iron Ore to Iron Lace,” “Traditions of
Candlelight Christmas,” “Downtown Goes Uptown,” “Canopy
of Oaks,” and “Let the Good Times Roll.” Some of these are
compilations of columns Hearin wrote for the local paper.
emPirical analyst imPacting the World
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From small town New Hope, Ala., to empirical analyst in
Washington, D.C., 2002 ASMS graduate Nicolas Reinhart credits
ASMS for helping him achieve his dreams.
“ASMS does a good job of focusing on genuine curiosity and
encouraging a ‘get out there’ mentality,” Reinhart says. “I am
thankful for that focus and don’t think I would have gotten that out
of my hometown high school.”
Reinhart works as an empirical analyst for the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID) Monitoring Country Progress
(MCP) team. He helps track and analyze country progress in Europe,
Eurasia, and other regions across the world. “My work with the
MCP team has a limited audience, but they are key stakeholders
in the development world,” Reinhart says. “I take a tremendous
amount of pleasure and pride in being a part of that system.”
The MCP team looks at countries’ progress in economic reforms,
governing justly and democratically, macro-economic performance,
investing in people, and peace and security. “We are in contact
with all matter of people from around the world, including other
agencies, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, people in the
field, missions, etc.,” Reinhart says. “I like to think that I am helping
the people who do make big decisions, make better decisions.”
Reinhart earned a master’s in statistics from Baruch College in
New York and a master’s in international relations from Seton Hall
University. He received a bachelor’s in political science from the
University of Alabama.
“I thought I wanted to be a lawyer, but decided that was not for
me after working for a law firm right out of college,” Reinhart says.
“From there, I managed more than $30 billion in oil commodities
while working for Charter Brokerage, LLC in New York. But, I
decided I wanted to analyze things quantitatively and work in the
international development sphere. That is why I am where I am now
and working on my master’s in statistics.”
While studying at Seton Hall, Reinhart started a non-profit
organization called the Student Association for International
Dialogue (SAID). He served as founder and CEO of the organization
from 2005 to 2011.
“The purpose of SAID was to put together an American delegation
of students from all over the U.S. to participate in a model summit
to discuss the real-world problems facing leaders,” Reinhart says.
“Every country was represented by students from those countries,
so it was a multilateral and multicultural negotiation.”
In 2011, Reinhart helped start the successor organization of SAID
called Young Americans for Diplomatic Leadership (YADL) and
served as chairman of the board for YADL until the beginning of
2013.
“Over the years I have discovered that all the best things in life are
often kind of hidden,” Reinhart says. “You have to turn over some
stones and look around to get to the good bits. ASMS encourages
that sort of discovery. It has made a significant impression in my
life because I learned early on that the best things are not in easy
reach. And while I don’t call on the ASMS Gods every time I have
a research problem or a dilemma, I know that with some time and
some digging, the answer is most likely there.”
elizabeth simisonAs soon as her daughter
enrolled at ASMS, Simison
offered to help. By working
at the front desk, she
discovered how special
ASMS really is. “Working
at the front desk is fun and
rewarding,” Simison says.
“I have met many new
people and made many
new friends. ASMS is like
my extended family, and the
best part is being able to see my daughter every day.”
Simison says tasks given while working at the front desk are
similar to those encountered at a regular office job. However,
the only difference is protecting the students. “There are rules
and regulations established to ensure their safety,” Simison
says. “I consider those things to be my main priority. After
that, I want to project a friendly and professional face for the
school.”
david & Judy sullivanDavid says he volunteers at the front desk because “the school
operates with finite resources, and every hour worked by a
volunteer frees a staff member to perform other work.”
“I also liked the idea of seeing my son during the week and
getting to know the students, faculty, and staff at ASMS in a
workday setting,” David says. “The students are a delight –
especially seeing them grow in confidence as they cope with a
challenging academic workload in different classes throughout
the year.”
Judy says her experience at the front desk has been very
satisfying as well.
“By directing phone traffic, handling the mail, checking in
candidates arriving for admissions interviews, greeting parents
of tutored youngsters, I have taken the pulse rate for every
season at ASMS,” Judy says. “There really is a unique life
blood at the school brimming with brainy students and highly-
qualified faculty and staff who are here to train our students
to be the best they can be. Our son is a senior at ASMS and
is ready to transition to the next level because he has been
supported, guided, and challenged to be more, not simply told
to ‘do more.’ David and I are so thankful for every experience
the school has provided for our son.”
darren o’donnell“Since our son now lives
at school, I can no longer
be as interactive with him
in helping with homework,
etc.,” O’Donnell says.
“I decided volunteering
at the front desk would
be the next best way to
contribute. I have met
many fascinating people,
including some of my son’s classmates, as well as other parent
volunteers and members of the ASMS faculty and staff. I might
even venture to say I have made a few new friends!”
O’Donnell says that he does not find any of the tasks asked
of him to be difficult while working at the desk. “I may never
memorize the extension numbers to transfer phone calls, but
as long as the trusty directory book is handy, I’m good!”
O’Donnell says he truly enjoys his time behind the counter and
is thankful for the home that ASMS now provides for his son.
“After being at ASMS for only a few weeks last year he said to
me, ‘Dad, I’ve found my people!’” O’Donnell says. “I swear it
seems as though the school was custom tailored with him in
mind. He doesn’t simply survive; he thrives there! Our son has
grown and matured into a fine, responsible young man.”
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front deskParent volunteers
alumni abroad
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schWeinfurt, germanyobadiah brians (class of 2000) earned a bachelor’s in history from the University of North Alabama and received a commission in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers as a 2nd Lieutenant. After assignments in Korea; Ft. Knox, Ky.; and a tour in Iraq, Brians returned to Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., to attend the Engineer Captain’s Career Course where he simultaneously enrolled at Missouri Science and Technology and received a master’s in geological engineering. Brians is currently stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany with the 18th Engineer Brigade, where he serves as the assistant operations officer for the Brigade. He is responsible for long-range and facilitation of training support for approximately 1,500 personnel. His previous assignments include company commander for a Combat Outpost in Afghanistan on the Pakistan border. Before that, he was stationed with the Corp of Engineers in New Orleans where he was responsible for project management with the Hurricane Risk Reduction System around the Greater New Orleans area.
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lima, Perusadler kirk (class of 2006) received a bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Alabama (UA). He studied in Lima, Peru at the Universidad del Pacifico while minoring in Spanish at UA. Kirk currently works in Lima as the main accountant for SA Luxury Expeditions. He is redesigning the company’s accounting procedures, which will allow the company to comply easier with local reporting requirements. Kirk says that ASMS helped prepare him for what he is doing now. “Not only did I learn a great deal of Spanish at ASMS, much more than I did later at UA, but I also began to gain the confidence that would help me handle the situations I have come across living and working overseas.”
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PamPanga, PhiliPPinescasey hare (class of 2000) received a bachelor’s in German language and literature from Boston University (BU) in 2004. He then served as a U.S. Naval Officer in Mississippi, Florida, and Japan. After leaving the Navy, Hare began working in corporate training in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and the Philippines, before starting his current job onboard cruise ships. He is a shipboard training and development manager for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. As a senior member of the HR department onboard, he is responsible for the training and orientation of all new hire crew members, as well as ongoing regulatory/leadership/management training, crew welfare, and professional development. His crews consist of between 800 to 2,000 crew members from up to 70 different countries. He was recently involved in the relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines, impacting many of his crew members. Hare says that ASMS’ Humanities Department is top notch and he’s thankful for that experience. “My language, history, and literature classes helped prepare me for BU and my future career.”
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rome, italyrichard lucien (luke) millette (class of 1998) graduated magna cum laude in mechanical engineering at Louisiana State University in 2003. After working at British Petroleum, he entered seminary in 2006 to become a Catholic priest. He studied philosophy and languages at the University of Dallas. He then was sent to Rome to study at the Gregorian University, where he received a STB in theology and was ordained to the diaconate. He also began another 3-year degree in Canon Law in order to receive a JCL, a license degree between a master’s and a doctorate. “After my first year of canon law, I was ordained to the Catholic priesthood,” he says. “I am finishing my sixth year in Rome. At the end of this year I will have received my License in Canon Law and will return to Houston to work as a priest.” His advice to students would be that “it is when things are the most difficult, you are learning and growing the most,” he says. “If you learn how to survive at ASMS, then you will have discovered skills that will help you to thrive and be successful in your life.”
sydney, australiamende ritch (class of 1995) received a bachelor’s in finance/economics and marketing from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. She currently works in Sydney, Australia for an IBM software reseller as a principal consultant. She advises, designs, and implements Business Intelligence solutions for clients using the IBM Business Analytics suite in the Australian and Asian markets. She’s also been involved with advisory over future software releases. Ritch says that current ASMS students should “embrace the opportunity they have been given, as they are able to gain knowledge that very few people can, virtually for free. Students should gain fluency in foreign languages and travel when they have the opportunity. The world is becoming increasingly smaller, as we are now living in a global economy, so any languages students learn and travel experiences they have will be key assets in working for multinational companies or NGOs.”
SpiriT of ASmS AwArd winnerS What Are They Up To Now?
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Every year since 1993, the Alabama School of Math and Science (ASMS) has presented the Spirit of ASMS award to graduating seniors who embody the spirit of ASMS by striving to always put themselves in front of others and balance academics with community service and extracurricular activities.
“They are successful both in and out of the classroom,” says Julie Hoffmeyer, ASMS academic/college counselor who has been on the Spirit of ASMS award selection committee for seven years. “They approach all their endeavors with a desire to do their best and have consistently gone above and beyond during their time at ASMS.”
Many past Spirit of ASMS award winners have continued on the path of serving others and still represent the spirit of ASMS in many ways.
mattheW PaloMatthew Palo, who received the Spirit of ASMS award in 2003, was called to active duty in September 2008 to serve as an engineer officer with the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps. He was ordered to Jamaica Queens, N.Y., to work as an investigator with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) New York District.
In July 2013, Palo received an Exceptional Proficiency Promotion to Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) with the USPHS and began his current role as the deputy director of the FDA New York District.
“I enjoy serving my country, and I am excited for the impact I can have in my current position as well as the opportunity for continued growth,” Palo says. “The experiences and opportunities at ASMS helped start me on the path that I continue on today.”
Palo grew up in Enterprise, Ala., and attended Dauphin Junior High until he started as a sophomore at ASMS.
“When I was selected for the Spirit of ASMS award, I was honored and humbled,” Palo says. “I tried to take advantage of every opportunity provided by the school, and I like to think that I did embody the ‘spirit’ of ASMS by working hard and ultimately taking away lifelong experiences.”
In 2007, Palo received his bachelor’s in biomedical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received multiple scholarships, including awards from the Goizueta Foundation and the Society of American Military Engineers. During Palo’s time at Georgia Tech, he worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a production scientist supporting the National Laboratory Response Program.
isy goodmanIsy Goodman received the Spirit of ASMS award in 2010 and served as the school’s head Ambassador during her senior year. Despite experiencing major health issues over the past few years, Goodman continues to represent the spirit of ASMS by giving back to her community and embracing life with a positive attitude.
“After several trying attempts to restart my academic career at Auburn University, I moved back home to allow for some additional support in my recovery,” Goodman says. “I am currently taking one undergraduate class, but have decided to pursue ministry training through Highlands College.”
Goodman is actively involved in the Church of the Highlands Montgomery Campus where she leads small groups for women and serves on the Dream Team. She also works full time aiding her father, who is a family physician, with administrative duties at his private practice.
“Isy continues to represent the spirit of ASMS,” ASMS Spanish and English instructor Jennifer Arras (pictured above right) says. “She has maintained that spirit through her ability to be resilient and persevere through setbacks.”
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When Goodman reflects on her time at ASMS, she credits the school with helping her learn how to face challenges and overcome them.
“I grew so much personally during my time at ASMS, and I would not have been able to cope with all of the challenges I have faced with my health had it not been for my time there,” Goodman says. “Even though I envisioned my life to be somewhat different than it is today, I know that my time at ASMS has prepared me well for any arena, academic or personal.”
mary beth broadWaterMary Beth Broadwater, 2004 Spirit of ASMS award winner, currently lives in Salzburg, Austria, where she serves as a staff member at Campus Crusade for Christ International. Campus Crusade for Christ is one of the largest international Christian ministries in the world serving inner cities, the military, athletes, political and business leaders, the entertainment industry, and families in 191 countries.
“My job allows me to mentor and counsel students from all backgrounds and nationalities who seek to know the Lord personally,” Broadwater says.
Broadwater received her master’s in German from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) in Ohio and bachelor’s in German from Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C.
“I got the chance to study in Salzburg for one year while working on my master’s from BGSU,” Broadwater says. “After BGSU, I returned to Salzburg as an English teaching assistant through Fulbright’s partnership with the Austrian-American Education Commission.”
Broadwater says she is able to take on new transitions with ease because of her time as a student at ASMS.
“ASMS was a tremendous help with its support system of coaches, professors, counselors, and staff,” Broadwater says. “Being able to learn and grow within that safety net, I gained more confidence in myself and figured out who I was becoming. Because I was able to explore and be challenged academically, socially, and mentally, I can take
on each new transition with excitement and ease.”
sarah clancySarah Clancy, a 2011 Spirit of ASMS award winner, wants to one day open a taekwondo school with specific classes for children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing.
“Taekwondo has been my passion since 2006, when I was 12 years old,” Clancy says. “I have come to appreciate it and love it all the more since I became a senior certified instructor in 2012.”
Clancy is a sophomore studying speech pathology at the University of Montevallo (UM) in Alabama and is double minoring in business and deaf education. She plans to earn her master’s in speech pathology and Master of Business Administration. “I have grown to love my field of study, speech pathology, as well as the deaf and hard of hearing community as an undergraduate here at UM,” Clancy says. “I have always loved working with and teaching/mentoring children, and both of these goals enable me to have the chance to work with children on a daily basis and opportunity to change peoples’ lives.”
While working to fulfill her dream by studying hard, Clancy also finds time to enjoy her involvement in extracurricular activities. Clancy is historian for the UM Korean Culture Club, treasurer for the Golden Key club, and a member of the campus’ Best Buddies program; the National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association; and the University’s Honors Program.
Clancy also spends much of her time involved in off-campus activities. She serves as a part-time math tutor in the local community and practices her martial arts skills weekly. She credits ASMS for helping her prepare for the challenges of college life, which include balancing academics with social involvement.
“Applying and going to school at ASMS was one of the best decisions I ever made,” Clancy says. “I grew more as an individual than I could ever imagined. If you make the most of every opportunity you get there, you will be well equipped and prepared for your future.”
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The 2013 Drawdown Winners were Billy Williams, GL Research, William and Martha Paracca, Belinda Watts, Boksoon Park, Dale and Diane Shirley, Dr. David Stroeker, Andy Newton, David and Nereida Brooks, and Paul Klotz. Many of these ticket holders donated their winnings back to ASMS.
from the Parent associationThe ASMS Parent Association (PA) is a vital partner with ASMS,
working together to make sure student needs are met. The ASMS
PA’s mission is to support the educational goals of the school,
facilitate communication between families and staff, and provide
a warm and inviting social environment for community members.
The ASMS PA supports the school in many ways. It provides
chaperones and volunteers for a number of activities including
Geekfest, Winter Formal, Prom, Registration Day, Move-In Day,
Parent’s Day, Goofy Olympics, Faculty/Staff Luncheons, and
much more. Parents even have the opportunity to volunteer at
the school’s front desk, serve as dorm parents, and help with
preparations for the Dragon Drawdown. The Dragon Drawdown
is the school’s largest fundraising event, and it is typically held
in the fall during the school’s first Parent Weekend. The event
not only serves as an opportunity for parents to mingle with
faculty, staff, and other parents, but its proceeds serve as a large
resource in funding items on the school’s “wish list.”
This year’s Drawdown was held at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource
Center on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013. When the last 10 ticket
numbers remained on the board at the event, all 10 holders
decided to split the $5,000 pot evenly, with many vowing to
donate their earnings back to the school. In the end, $29,000
was raised for ASMS. This year, the ASMS PA awarded the faculty
and staff a total of $42,160. All monies collected go directly
back to the school to help buy books, computers, equipment,
etc. The PA collected $3,815 in dues (109 families out of 245
participated), $29,000 was generated from the Drawdown, and
$9,345 was raised by the PA from other various events held
throughout the year.
Each year, faculty and staff generate “wish list” items for their
departments, and the ASMS PA helps raise money to purchase
these items. Examples of “wish list” requests for the 2013-
2014 school year included physics and biology lab equipment,
cameras for the art department, new curtains for the stage
on West Campus, items for the 2014 theater production, new
classroom projectors, a new scoreboard for the basketball court,
and much more.
The 2013-2014 PA leadership includes Co-Chairs Elizabeth
Thorjusen and Donna Smith; PA Advisor Ann Braswell; and Area
Representatives Martha Boyle, Susan Gregg, Lisa Headrick,
Patty Vogel, Emanuel Waddell, Stephanie Watkins, and Amanda
Wilson. To join the ASMS PA or volunteer, visit www.asms.net or
call the Development office at 251.441.2171.
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The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science Foundation is audited annually by independent auditors Wilkins Miller Hieronymus LLC. A copy of the audited financial statements is available upon request.
financial Position and activitiesFiscal year October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013
balance sheet income statementASSETS SUPPORT & REVENUECash and Investments $1,710,459 Contributions & Grants $368,228 Accounts Receivable and Pledges $29,833 Gifts In Kind $2,054Prepaid Expenses $15,436 Facilities Rental Income $1,990,559Property and Equipment $13,184,916 Interest/Dividend Revenue $32,321Bond Debt Service and Reserve $1,473,341 Other Revenues and Support $14,522
TOTAL ASSETS $16,413,985 TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $2,407,684
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS EXPENSESLiabilities Program & Education Support $190,408Accounts Payable $94,303 Salary & Benefits $371,066Bonds Payable - Current $465,000 Facility Expenses/Depreciation $764,382Bonds Payable - Long Term $7,480,000 Bond Related Interest/Expenses $387,384Total Liabilities $8,039,303 General Operating Expenses $70,916Net Assets TOTAL EXPENSES $1,784,156Beginning Balance Net Assets $7,751,154Change in Net Assets $623,528 Change in Net Assets $623,528Total Net Assets $8,374,682TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $16,413,985
2012-2013 financial rePort
honor roll of donors10/1/2012 to 9/30/2013
$100,000+Sybil H. Smith Charitable Trust
$25,000 - $49,999City of Mobile Daniel Foundation of Alabama J.L. Bedsole Foundation $10,000 - $24,999The Honorable Ann S. Bedsole Caring Foundation Community Foundation of South Alabama ExxonMobil Foundation Glaze Foundation (C.D., Helen and Jeff) SSAB Dr. and Mrs. Larry V. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Williams
$5,000 - $9,999Alabama Power Foundation Crampton Trust (The) Mr. Nicholas H. Holmes, Jr. Sempra Energy $2,500 - $4,999Greek Orthodox Church Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hamilton Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding Olin Corporation Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Simison $1,000 - $2,499AIRBUS Alpha Natural Resources Services LLC Chevron Humankind Employee Funds EBSCO Industries, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Clark Dr. Glenton Davis Mr. John DeWitt FIRST Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Huffman
IBM Employee Services Center Jacobson Family Foundation Mr. Thomas B. Jones Ms. Barbara Lammon Mr. Norman M. Nicolson Mr. and Mrs. Sean Stuber Dr. Mark B. Wall Dr. Richard R. Williams $500 - $999Mrs. Ann C. Arnold BASF Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bernasconi Mr. Michael Chambers Dr. Beth D. Childs G & L Research Mr. Larry Hyland Mr. and Mrs. James KetchumMs. Roxanne Lee Dr. and Mrs. Albert Lilly Ms. Linda Mayson Ms. Angela Mollise Mrs. Katharine M. Morrill Dr. Monica Motley Dr. John Petty Mr. Patrick Poirson Mr. and Mrs. David S. Sullivan Mrs. Shannon Sumerford Mr. and Mrs. Keven D. Swanson Target TruistMrs. Becky Ward Ms. Erin R. WhiteMr. Charles T. Yarbrough III $250 - $499Mr. Brian H. AdamsDr. William R. Ashurst Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Z. Bass Belle Foods, LLC BP Fabric of America Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Braswell Mrs. Sarah G. Brewer Mrs. Rachel A. Dabrowski Ms. Deborah Danford
Mr. Paul A. Elia Emma Inc Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Filby, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Ketchum Mr. and Mrs. Clarence N. Parker Dr. and Mrs. David Iyegha Dr. Katie W. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Richard LeComte Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lombardy Long Leaf Land and Timber Mrs. Danny Manning Mrs. Rebecca McIlwain Mrs. Tanny McMillian Mr. Christopher D. Nichols Ms. Lesli S. Ott Mr. and Mrs. Andy Pitts Mrs. Brandy E. Queen Mrs. Elizabeth M. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Robson Dr. Chandra Shekar Mr. David Shields Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shirley Mr. and Mrs. Stacy R. Sibley Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Smith Mrs. Ruha E. Tacey Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Waddell Mr. and Mrs. John Wahlers Ms. Sarah E. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Louis R. Zakary III
$100 - $249Ms. Beverly Alexander Ms. Jane Allgood Mr. and Mrs. Justin Amos Mr. Brent Andrews Mr. Leon P. Andrews Mrs. Vicki L. Arneson-Baker Ms. Patricia Austin Mrs. Dorothy Barker Perry Mr. Paul S. Barnett Mr. Derek Barry Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bass The Honorable Elaine Beech Dr. Keith Beech Mrs. Amy K. Bischoff-Smith
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develoPment rePortYOUR GIFTS ARE VALUED
The Alabama School of Math and
Science (ASMS) Development Office
provides financial and organizational
support to the school for facility updates,
projects, classroom needs, enrichment
opportunities, and events. In addition
to ongoing major gift solicitation and
broad–based support, we work closely
with the Parent Association and ASMS alumni to achieve their
philanthropic goals.
During the past year, more than $460,000 was raised
in donations and in-kind gifts, including major gifts for
transportation and funding for the campus cooling towers.
Ongoing faculty maintenance funding was received for
roof repairs and cosmetic cafeteria renovations. Without
the individuals, corporations, and foundations who made
contributions during the last fiscal year (see the below Honor
Roll of Donors for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, 1012 and
ended Sept. 30, 2013), we would not be able to provide this
support.
Our students count on you, and gifts help us provide the best
education possible.
To learn more about the different gifts and donations that can be
made to ASMS, visit www.asms.net. Please note that every effort
was made to ensure the accuracy of the below information. In
the event that an error has occurred, we extend our apologies
and ask that you contact the Development Office at (251) 441-
2120. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and continuing support,
as every act of kindness is so important to our school’s future.
linda mayson, director of development
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Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Blair Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bolding Dr. Laurel A. Bollinger Mrs. Martha Boyle Mrs. Debra Brandon Mr. Marc Brazelton Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bridges Mr. Justin L. Brooks Mrs. Nereida Brooks Mr. William Brouillet Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Buerger III Mrs. Ashley L. Burch Ms. Beverly Burns Mrs. Josie Calloway Mr. and Mrs. Jose Capo-Aponte Mrs. Jaynae Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Issac Chapman Mrs. Irene Chen Mr. and Mrs. John H. ChiehMrs. Angie Cieutat Ms. Candice E. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clem Dr. Justin D. Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Wayne E. Coe Mrs. Stacey Collins Mrs. Jeannie Conyers Mr. Roger J. Cook, II Mrs. Christina Cooley Mr. Christopher M. Cornelius Dr. Charles Cort Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Cosby Mr. Jeffrey P. Cotten Mr. Andrew H. Courtney Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Craft Mrs. Mary Crocker Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel M. Cruz Mrs. Erica Curtis Mrs. Lisa A. Dahlberg Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Daniels Mrs. Carol Davis Mrs. Felisa K. Davis Mrs. Jennifer L. Deavers Mrs. Melanie Delap Mrs. Leslie Dennis Rebecca DeRocher Mr. Kevin Dolbeare Ms. Dee M. Drewyor Nathan Fank Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Fenderson, Jr. Mrs. Sally M. FitzMaurice Mrs. Connie Ford Mr. Tom Fouts Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Fredelake Dr. and Mrs. Albert A. Gapud Dr. Diane Gerard Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Gober Mr. Taedong Gong Mr. Tim Grabill Ms. Monica M. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Vincent M. Gregg Mrs. Shelley W. Grider Dr. and Mrs. Robert Grubbe Mr. Shelby Hall Mr. Terry H. Harbin Dr. Karin M. Hardiman Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hayes Mr. Walter E. Hazen Mrs. Lisa M. Headrick Mr. Robert P. Henderson Mr. and Dr. James P. Hendon Dr. Kim M. Hendon Mr. William D. Hester Mr. Trieu X. Li and Mrs. May Hoang Mr. and Dr. Charles M. Hoequist Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Howard Mr. John Hoyle Mrs. Jessica J. Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Alric Jackson Sr. Mr. James Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Langley, Jr. Ms. Anna L. Lauridsen Mr. Stephen LeDoux
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Mr. Robert Bell Ms. Ruth M. Blackwell Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Blaes Mrs. Joyce Boatman Boeing Company Gift Matching Program Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bolding Mrs. Rachel L. Bomar Mr. and Mrs. Clinton C. Boyd Mr. Marvin Brandon Mrs. Kristen Bridges Cardinal Health Foundation Inc Mr. and Mrs. Steven Chase Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Clark Mrs. Helen Clark Mrs. Jodi Conner Mr. and Mrs. Harry Conyers Mrs. Paul Cox Mr. Raul de Velasco Mrs. Heather K. Dodd Mr. Chris Ferguson Mr. Todd K. Fetterhoff Mr. James Ford Mrs. EunMee Fraiser Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fry Dr. Mitch Frye Fundraising.com Mr. Victor-Vance D. Gamble Goodsearch Mr. Isaiah T. Gresham Mr. James Haas Mrs. Leigh Ann Hurst Mr. James Jellison Mr. Dan Johnson Karen’s Hair Emporium Mr. John F. Kennedy Mr. Zunair Khan Mr. and Mrs. Yong S. Kim Mrs. Melissa Knowles Mr. Charles LaPorte Ms. Jennifer Lassiter Mr. Tsang Lee Mrs. Shonda McCord Mr. Waddie McGrew, Jr. Ms. Sherise Mckinzie Mr. Ronnie McMillian Mrs. Kristi A. Morrison Dr. and Mrs. Hunter Nelson, Jr. Mr. Darren P. O’Donnell Mr. Oliver Turner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Osborn Mr. and Mrs. Larry Otwell, Jr. Mr. Peter Palughi Mrs. Martha Paracca Mr. Vinh N. Pham Mrs. Bethany M. Pilot Dr. Pamela Quintana Mrs. Michelle Raines Dr. Elisa Rambo Ms. Jennifer M. Royal Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Russell Ms. Renee Rutledge Ms. Leonna Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Seery Mr. Dale Shirley Mrs. Julie Shively Mr. Robert Shoemaker Mr. James Simpson Southern Conference on Language Teaching Mr. Robert Stanley Mr. James R. Steudle Ms. Joni Templin Mr. and Mrs. Russell Terry Ms. Susan Thomas Ms. Elizabeth A. Thorjusen Ms. Courtney Upton Mrs. Patricia Vogel Mr. and Mrs. Todd Waggerman Mrs. Betty P. Weeks Mr. James E. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. William E. Wood Mr. Ronald Woods Mrs. Anuradha Yalamati Mr. David Zhang
don’t Waste your summer! Spend it at The Adventures in Math and Science summer camp at the Alabama School of Math and Science in Mobile, AL. Learn while you have fun! Kayak Mobile Bay. Design a maze. Build a smart phone app. Solve a crime. Prepare for the ACT. Learn how to make jewelry. Build a robot. Launch a rocket...and much more!
Who can enroll? Students entering the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. Applications, more information, and course descriptions are online at www.asms.net.
This year, AIMS will run for two sessions! session 1 (June 9-13) is an overnight or day camp. session 2 (June 16-20) is an overnight or day camp.
tuitionTuition for overnight camp is $375 per week and is all-inclusive. Tuition for day camp is $275 and includes lunch. The cost to stay the weekend between Sessions is an additional $175 (includes trip to water park).
course samPlingACT Prep, Algebra Review, Painting, Ballet, Codes and Ciphers, Legend of the Vampire, CSI: Mobile, Flag Football, Colorguard, Taekwondo, Weight Training, Rock and Roll History, Robotics, Field Biology, Psychology, Shakespeare’s Comedies, Math Puzzles, Labs of Doom, Mobile History, Rocketry, Origami, Star Trek History, Superheroes, Frankenstein Monster, Light Metals and Enameling, Creative Nonfiction Essays, and many more.
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1255 Dauphin St. • Mobile, AL 36604 • 251.441.2100 • www.asms.net • [email protected]
class of 2013Ai Felicia Abshire
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Freddy Cefe Argueta Vanderbilt University
Deanna Kaylin Bowen University of Alabama
Victoria Elizabeth Boyle Auburn University
Nathaniel Renrick Bryan Tuskegee University
Michael Le Bui University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hannah Elizabeth Burns Auburn University
Paola Desiree Capo Georgetown University
Justin Ryan Charlong University at Buffalo
Candice Elaine Clark Vanderbilt University
Courtney Lee Clem University of Alabama at Birmingham
Meredith Esther Coe University of Montevallo
Ervin Jordan Danford Auburn University
Alyson Reneé Daniels Smith College
Brianna Elisa Daniels Auburn University
Caleb Chappell Davis Florida Institute of Technology
Hollis Christopher De Laney University of Pennsylvania
Rebecca Nicole Dicks University of Alabama
Selina Rose Dukes Auburn University
Samuel Abbott Eberlein Johns Hopkins University
Kyle Edwin Filby University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sara Jane Fulcher Troy University
Jalyn Jordyn-Danae Gariepy Mississippi State University
Nathan Hunter Gilbert University of Alabama in Huntsville
Esther Elain Grubbe Auburn University
Baylin Ara Hester University of South Alabama
Kathryn Elizabeth Hurst George Washington University
Ibawolatei Dorothy Iyegha University of Alabama at Birmingham
Melanie Leigh Jenkins University of West Florida
Katherine Lee Jones University of Mississippi
Allison Joann Kam Duke University
Emily Reagan Kendrick Auburn University
Alex Jordan Ketchum Georgia Institute of Technology
Rachel Grace Greer LeComte University of Alabama
Taylor Matthew LeMaitre Auburn University
Tracy Lin University of Alabama at Birmingham
Keith Allen Long University of Montevallo
Tabitha Brooke Mannick University of Alabama at Birmingham
Mina Yvonna Momeni University of Alabama at Birmingham
Catherine Alexandrea Moseley Davidson College
Jane Carol Murphy University of Alabama at Birmingham
Arasakesari Ganesh Nadarajan American University
Julia Dawn Nelson University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kyle DeVille Nelson Emory University
Jasmené Kathaniel Nettles Spellman College
Jacqueline Simone Ollison Auburn University
Parker Scott Owen Auburn University
Stephen Jarrod Penn University of Alabama
Eric August Peterson St. John’s College
Lawrence Pierce III University of South Alabama
De’Anaira MeShae Preyear U.S. Air Force
Lisa Marie Renye University of South Alabama
Erin Lynn Retzlaff-Roberts Purdue University
Alexicia Danielle Richardson Auburn University
Steven Andrew Robbins University of Alabama at Birmingham
Courtney Olivia Rogers University of Alabama at Birmingham
Whitney Morgan Rogers Auburn University
Jennifer Megan Royal Auburn University
Tyrone Rudolph Jr. University of West Florida
William Robert Seery Emory University
Margaret Elizabeth Self Columbia University
Aaron Briggs Stuber University of Alabama at Birmingham
Carmen Mya Thomas Vanderbilt University
Joseph Seier Thornton University of Alabama at Birmingham
Justin Anthony Timberlake University of Alabama
John William Upton University of Alabama at Birmingham
Gabrielle Valerie Valle University of Alabama at Birmingham
Jose Luis Velazquez Auburn University
Patricia Ann Vogel University of Alabama at Birmingham
Khalil Allan Waddell Morehouse College
Hannah Marie Waggerman Agnes Scott College
Kristina Marie Warren Jacksonville State University
Jania Devon Washington Auburn University
Amy Katelyn Welch Tulane University
Michael Aaron Williams University of Alabama in Huntsville
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