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September 2005 at MBA

Announcements

• SCHEDULE FOR FALL MOTHERS LUNCHEONS (All at 12:00, all in Massey Commons):
  • 9/7: 12:00 7th Grade Mothers Luncheon - Massey Commons
  • 9/8: 12:00 8th Grade Mothers Luncheon - Massey Commons
  • 9/12: 12:00 9th Grade Mothers Luncheon - Massey Commons
  • 9/13: 12:00 10th Grade Mothers Luncheon - Massey Commons
  • 9/14: 12:00 11th Grade Mothers Luncheon - Massey Commons
  • 9/15: 12:00 12th Grade Mothers Luncheon - Massey Commons
• PARENTS NIGHTS—Don’t miss this opportunity to “go to school”. After a brief meeting in the Theater, you will walk through your son’s schedule—see his classrooms and meet his teachers! Junior School: Sept. 13, 7:00pm, High School: Sept. 20, 7:00pm
• COLLEGE NIGHTS: Seniors and their parents meet Mon., Sept. 12 7:00pm to hear Janet Rapelye, Dean of Admissions at Princeton University. Freshmen and their parents meet Wed., Sept. 14 at 7:00pm to discuss an “overview” of the college preparation process.
• Congratulations to MBA’s theater troupe for receiving 5 stars (out of 5!) at the International “Fringe” Theater Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.
• A group of MBA students comprised of Harrison Brown, Grant Gardner, Nick Heyden, Jack Hudson, Alex McGuffey, and Patrick Mehta formed a team to compete in the Youth About Business Camp at Vanderbilt in June. The MBA team won their camp session and went to New York (all expenses paid by the camp) to compete against the Nashville students and students from the Columbia University program in a national competition. While in New York, the team made a trip to Wall Street for lunch at Goldman Sachs and worked with various New York business people to hone their skills. In November there will be a banquet and the national winner will be announced.
• MBA varsity football games are on the radio, in stereo on 104.5/The Zone and on SportRadio560 WNSR. Both stations have audio streams on the web. Check MBA's online Varsity Game Schedule for correct date, time and station.
• Looking to expand your family's view of the world? Like to spend some time with a teenager who finds you and your family fascinating? The Exchange Host Family Support committee of the Mothers Club is looking for MBA families interested in entertaining students visiting from Germany, South Africa, Australia and the United Kingdom. Outings such as dinner, a sporting event, a play or concert or a short trip out of town provide these visitors with a taste of America they will never forget. A win-win situation for all involved! Contact Kate Ezell - kate.ezell@comcast.net, 292-8683 or Lou Ann Brown - labbrown@comcast.net, 356-2249 with questions or offers.
• All-School CARNIVAL: Friday, Sept. 16, 2005

September Dates

• 9/10: 4:00 - HH/MBA Jr. School Cookouts - 7th at HH, 8th at 42nd Ave.
• 9/12: 7:00 pm - College Night for Seniors and Parents - Theater
• 9/13: 7:00 pm - Junior School Parents Night
• 9/14: 7:00 pm - College Night for Freshmen and Parents - Theater
• 9/16: 5:00 pm - All-School Carnival/Picnic - Fathers Club Kick-off Mtg. - Frist
• 9/17: 8:00 pm - King Society Fundraiser Dance - Theater
• 9/20: 7:00 pm - High School Parents Night - Theater
• 9/21-9/23: 7th Grade Camp Laney Retreat
• 9/22: 7:00 pm - Footloose (HH/MBA Musical) opens at Harpeth Hall and runs through 9/24
• 9/24: MBA/HH 8th Grade Canoe Trip
• 9/27: 9:40am - College Mini-Fair - open to students and Parents - Sloan Quadrangle
• 9/27: 7:00 pm - Edna S. Thomas Lecture Series: Dr. Michael Thompson - Theater

Spaghetti Supper September Highlights

• Sept. 1, 9:00am—Fall Meeting for Spaghetti Supper Committees in Gibbs Room
• Sept. 12—Ticket Sales Begin!!
• Sept. 16, 5:00pm—MBA Carnival—Homecoming T-shirts go on sale, Faculty/Alumni Art Exhibit Opens
• Sept. 27—30—Second Harvest Collection
• Sept. 28—Deadline for Alternative Corsage Orders

Used Book Sale

• Do you need an excuse to clean out dusty bookshelves and recycle some books that you no longer need? Look no further! Start clearing out your shelves for a Used Book Sale to be held at the MBA Fall Carnival on Sept. 16.
• What: Used Book Sale sponsored by MBA Freshman Class and Library
• When: Friday, Sept. 16 during the MBA Fall Carnival 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
• Where: Davis Quadrangle
• How: Books will be collected from 7:20 am-7:45 am the week of Sept. 12-16 at the drop off area in front of the MBA Gym . All students will get sacks with information about the Book Sale during Advisee meetings the week of Sept. 6. (Donations of "gently used" children's and adult paperback and hardback books are sought. Please no textbooks.)
• Why: Profits will benefit MBA's Freshman Class and the Patrick Wilson Library. This will be an enjoyable way to promote both reading and recycling for the MBA community!

Coming in October

• 10/7 Homecoming (Bake Sale, Spaghetti Supper, MBA vs BA)
• 10/9 Music in the Round
• 10/12 PSAT (Grades 8-11)
• 10/14 Fall Break - NO CLASSES
• 10/18 MBA/HH Financial Aid Workshop (Jr./Sr. Parents)- Pfeffer
• 10/23 Admissions Open House
• 10/26 Jr. School Conferences - NO JR. SCHOOL CLASSES

MBA Welcomes Louisiana Students:

	Zac Crawford is somewhat of a Nashville native. He graduated from Oak Hill School before moving to New Orleans and attending both Trinity Episcopal and Isidore Newman, and now he joins our MBA 10th grade class. Zac runs both cross country and track. We welcome both Zac and his mother, Candace, to MBA.
	Eli Gay comes to us from Metairie Park Country Day School as an 11th grader. He is the principal cellist for the New Orleans Youth Orchestra and also plays in the All State Orchestra. Eli enjoys cross country and playing tennis. We are happy to welcome Eli and his parents, Terry and Charlie, to Nashville and MBA.
	Carson Potter previously attended Metairie Park Country Day School in New Orleans from kindergarten to his current 8th grade. He enjoys cross country, track, basketball, and soccer. We welcome Carson, his sister Lindsay, and parents, Trish and Tom, to our MBA community.
	Ian Preston is entering MBA as a 9th grader. He graduated from Trinity Episcopal School and spent one week at Jesuit High School before leaving New Orleans for Nashville. Ian enjoys soccer and tennis. We are glad to have Ian, his younger brother Parrish, and his parents, Lisa and Bob, with us.
	Chris Peller is a 12th grader coming from Isidore Newman School. He enjoys baseball and many other sports. Chris is first cousins with Jamie Cooper, who is a newly enrolled 9th grader at MBA. We welcome his parents, Mary and Steve, as well.
	Max Webster is a 10th grader coming to MBA from Isidore Newman. At Newman, Max started the Young Democrats and served as its president. He is interested in writing and producing films, politics, and has a great future ahead in debate. MBA is pleased to welcome Max and his parents, Sherrye and Kevin, to our campus and community.

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August 2005 at MBA

Attention All Moms -- Save the Date :

• The Spaghetti Supper needs your help! To submit a volunteer form on the web, click here. Please submit the form before August 15. Questions? Call or e-mail Anne Tate (383-3043 or atate704@aol.com).
• MBA’s Theater troupe departs for Scotland 8/2 and returns 8/15!!
• FOOTLOOSE REHEARSALS (MBA/Harpeth Hall’s musical collaboration) begin at HH Mon., 8/8.
• SUMMER LEADERSHIP MEETING— Wed., 8/17, 8:30-1:00 All elected MBA student leaders, organization leaders, captains, etc. make plans to attend the 5th Sum-mer Leadership Meeting. Plan for a great start to a great school year! Information to follow.
• Clinic Bowl Kick-Off Classic at Vanderbilt—MBA vs. Byrnes High School from South Carolina 8/20. Tailgate (food, music, kids’ activities—$5) begins at 4:30pm, Game ($5) is at 7:00pm at Vanderbilt.
• NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION, Tuesday, 8/23, 5:15 p.m.
• 9TH GRADE ORIENTATION DAY—It’s a must for all 9th graders! Wed., 8/24, info to be mailed.
• REGISTRATION: (corrected for 10th and 11th grades 7/7/05)
  • 7th - Fri 8/26 8:00am
  • 8th - Thur 8/25 8:00am
  • 9th - Fri 8/26 1:00pm
  • 10th - Thur 8/26 1:00pm
  • 11th - Fri 8/25 8:00am
  • 12th - Thur 8/25 8:00am
  • Students should anticipate 3 hrs to complete registration.
• FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: Monday 8/29—All students report to Advisory Meetings at 7:50am

Coming in September

• 9/10: 4:00 - HH/MBA Jr. School Cookouts - 7th at HH, 8th at 42nd Ave.
• 9/12: 7:00 pm - College Night for Seniors and Parents - Theater
• 9/13: 7:00 pm - Junior School Parents Night
• 9/14: 7:00 pm - College Night for Freshmen and Parents - Theater
• 9/16: 5:00 pm - All-School Carnival/Picnic - Fathers Club Kick-off Mtg. - Frist
• 9/17: 8:00 pm - King Society Fundraiser Dance - Theater
• 9/20: 7:00 pm - High School Parents Night - Theater
• 9/21-9/23: 7th Grade Camp Laney Retreat
• 9/22: 7:00 pm - Footloose (HH/MBA Musical) opens at Harpeth Hall and runs through 9/24
• 9/24: MBA/HH 8th Grade Canoe Trip
• 9/27: 9:40am - College Mini-Fair - open to students and Parents - Sloan Quadrangle
• 9/27: 7:00 pm - Edna S. Thomas Lecture Series: Dr. Michael Thompson - Theater

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July at MBA

Congratulations:

• SUMMER OFFICE HRS: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
• MBA SUMMER PROGRAMS continue throughout June and July. Information and applications are available in the school offices.
• DAVID MARKWORTH from Germany will be our ASSIST student next year. We will welcome him to Nashville in late August.
• OPENING OF SCHOOL INFORMATION will be mailed July 28.
• LIFE OF PI: One of the most creative and thought-provoking books written in recent years, this novel will be read by all students and faculty this summer. A website will soon be launched as a resource for this great book.
• Several sessions of SAT Prep classes are underway as part of the MBA Summer School. Both Math Prep and Verbal /Writing classes are offered. Two sessions of SAT classes are set to begin on July 5 and again on August 8. Each class period is 1 hour and each session last 2 weeks. Instructors address the important changes recently made to the SAT. Limited space is available.
• Other courses offered this summer at MBA include computer classes for middle school students, study skills classes for both middle school and high school students, and a Latin Preview designed to introduce the language to those preparing to take the important first year. Anyone interested in MBA summer school classes should mail or bring by an application with the appropriate class fee.
• More extensive information on available courses can refer to the MBA website under Quick Links > 2005 Summer Programs > MBA Summer School. There is a link here to download an application. Information about MBA summer classes can be directed to the Director of Summer School David Brown by calling 298-1691 ext. 382 or to Nita Snow ext. 380.

Coming in August

• MBA’s Theater troupe departs for Scotland 8/2 and returns 8/15!!
• FOOTLOOSE REHEARSALS (MBA/Harpeth Hall’s musical collaboration) begin at HH Mon., 8/8.
• SUMMER LEADERSHIP MEETING— Wed., 8/17, 8:30-1:00 All elected MBA student leaders, organization leaders, captains, etc. make plans to attend the 5th Sum-mer Leadership Meeting. Plan for a great start to a great school year! Information to follow.
• Clinic Bowl Kick-Off Classic at Vanderbilt—MBA vs. Byrnes High School from South Carolina 8/20. Tailgate (food, music, kids’ activities—$5) begins at 4:30pm, Game ($5) is at 7:00pm at Vanderbilt.
• NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION, Tuesday, 8/23, 5:15 p.m.
• 9TH GRADE ORIENTATION DAY—It’s a must for all 9th graders! Wed., 8/24, info to be mailed.
• REGISTRATION: (corrected for 10th and 11th grades 7/7/05)
  • 7th - Fri 8/26 8:00am
  • 8th - Thur 8/25 8:00am
  • 9th - Fri 8/26 1:00pm
  • 10th - Thur 8/26 1:00pm
  • 11th - Fri 8/25 8:00am
  • 12th - Thur 8/25 8:00am
  • Students should anticipate 3 hrs to complete registration.
• FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: Monday 8/29—All students report to Advisory Meetings at 7:50am

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June at MBA

Congratulations:

Important Announcements

• SUMMER OFFICE HRS: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
• MBA SUMMER PROGRAMS begin June 6 and will continue throughout June and July. Information and applications are available in the school offices.
• DAVID MARKWORTH from Germany will be our ASSIST student next year. We will welcome him to Nashville in late August.
• OPENING OF SCHOOL INFORMATION will be mailed July 28.

More Big Red Kudos

• 2005/2006 Honor Council: Officers / Seniors: President: Davey Douglas. Co VP: Billy Billington. Co VP: Bracey Wilson. Secretary: David Reynolds. Juniors: Tipper Austin, Kyle Davis, Andrew Triggs. Sophomores: Austin Branstetter, Clay Money. Freshman: Brandon Dockery, Brian Swenson. 8th Gr.: Jordan Herring.
• 2005/2006 Student Council: Officers: President: Deon Gaines. Vice President: Scott Hearon. Secretary: Matt Behar. Treasurer: Brooks Tate. Members: 11th: Stockton Beveridge, Lucas Carter, Carver Morgan. 10th: Warren Cook, Rasha Harvey, Andy McLaughlin, Taylor Smyth. (9th grade to be elected)
• 2005/2006 Class Officers: 12th: Andy Snyder, President. Parker Prevost, Vice Pres. Andrew Warfield, Secretary. Nick Anand, Treasurer. 11th: David Smith, President. Zack Adkins, Vice Pres. Travis Brannon, Secretary. Jesse Colton, Treasurer. 10th: Sloan Sanders, President. Ben Crownover, Vice Pres. Andrew Snow, Secretary. Frank Adelman, Treasurer. (9th grade to be elected)
• THE INMAN ALL-SPORTS AWARD: MBA was awarded the Inman Trophy for the top athletic program in the HVAC. This trophy is issued at the conclusion of every year and MBA is thew first independent school to win the award since they began giving the trophy in 1998.
• NATIONAL MATH EXAM: Kyle Davis (2nd), Newton Allen (3rd), and Will DeLoache (9th) placed in the top ten in the state in Statistics. Jonathan Lundy took third in Algebra II.
• DEBATERS AND EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKERS, Alex Lamballe, Tripp Rebrovick, Matt Bodnar, Jonathan Cannon, and Jonathan Ray who will represent TN at National Speech and Debate Tournament in Philadelphia June 12-17.
• FRENCH STUDENT John Lee has been chosen to participate in the Experiment in International Living Program in France.
• TN High School Press Assoc. 2005 Newspaper Awards:High School Newspaper Award, 2005: The Bell Ringer—superior rating in statewide competition. Individual Newspaper Awards: 1st: Clay Cooper, Kevin Seitz, Caldwell Tanner 2nd: Chris Gioia, Pierce Sandwith 3rd: Nick Rhoda, Chambliss Shillinglaw, Joseph Walkowicz Honorable Mention: Kevin Seitz, Kevin Thomas.

Spring Sports Teams:

• Varsity Baseball 13-16 2nd Region
• JV Baseball 8-5
• 7/8 “A” Baseball 2nd Place, HVAC
• 7/8 “B” Baseball 7-1
• Varsity Lacrosse 10-9 State Semi-finalists
• JV Lacrosse 8-1
• 8th Gr. Lacrosse 13-3
• 7th Gr. Lacrosse 9-6
• Varsity Rifle State Air Rifle Champions
• Varsity Soccer 9-5-1 2nd Region
• JV Soccer 8-4
• Varsity Tennis 13-2 Div. 2 State Runners Up
• Microbe Tennis 2nd Pl. HVAC
• Varsity Track Mid-South Champions
  • Doug Hall Champions
  • 2nd Region
• Freshman Track 3rd Pl. City Championship
• Microbe Track HVAC Champions

Check out the Summer Program Offerings: Sports • Fine Arts • Academics • Coed Opportunities • Prep for the "NEW" SAT
www.montgomerybell.com—QuickLinks or
Call 369-5350 to have a brochure mailed to your home!

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May at MBA

Congratulations:

2005 Commmencement Schedule

	5/31	11:00	Sr. Graduation Rehearsal
		12:00	Sr. Mother-Son Luncheon
		6:30	*JS Honors and 8th Grade Graduation
	6/1	6:30	**Honors Night
	6/2	6:30	**Commencement
		11:00	Project Graduation
		*Attendance required—7th & 8th grades ** Attendance required—all students All events are Blazer and Tie except Project Graduation

Pick Up Used Book Orders (Small Gym)

• A-E: Wed., 6/1 1:30-3:30 pm
• F-N: Wed., 6/1 5:00-7:00 pm
• O-Z: Thurs., 6/1 8:30-10:30 am

Coming in June

Check out the Summer Program Offerings: Sports • Fine Arts • Academics • Coed Opportunities • Prep for the "NEW" SAT
www.montgomerybell.com—QuickLinks or
Call 369-5350 to have a brochure mailed to your home!

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April at MBA

Congratulations

• MBA’s MathCounts team won first place in the State of Tennessee! The team members are Kenji Alexander, Brian Swenson, Karl Mecklenborg, and Connor Shope.
• MBA had several boys distinguish themselves on the AMC 10 (American Mathematics Competition for 10th graders and below) and AMC 12 (for 12th graders and below) exams given during the first week of February. Jonathan Lundy scored the highest score (115.5) in the school on the AMC 10. On the AMC 12, MBA had 11 boys qualify for the second round exam called the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) by achieving a score of 100 or greater on the AMC 12. They are: Will Colton -125.5; Newton Allen -124; Chad Hume - 118.5; Kyle Davis - 112.5; Will DeLoache - 111.5; Matthew Vaughn – 109; Kevin Seitz - 106.5; Brian Syverud - 106.5; Clay Cooper - 104.5; Andy Alsentzer – 103; Jake Wright – 101. Congratulations to all the boys for their achievements.
• At the District 3 Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League competition on March 11, "Jim Thorpe, All-American" won first in the Interpreters Theater division. The play now advances to represent the District at the State Tournament held in Cookeville on April 15. Cast and crew members include Austin Archer, Everitte Barbee, Matthew Christie, Jeff Eberle, Jim Flanagan, Derek Pendergrass, and Michael Schuller. There will be an MBA-community performance of the show during break on Wednesday, April 13, in Pfeffer Lecture Hall. MBA's one-act "Slam!" came in second place in the tournament. Nelson Berry was named Best Actor of the competition, and Brendan Mayhew was named to the All-Star Cast List. Overall in the 2-day event tournament, MBA won the 3rd-place sweepstakes trophy. Congratulations to all these students on fine performances.
• Kenji Alexander won the Davidson County Spelling Bee and advances to the Regional Spelling Bee March 29th.
• John Fontaine has qualified for the All-State Jazz Band weekend to be held April 13-16 downtown. He was ranked 2nd in the state for trombone.  His performance will be at 12 noon on April 16 at War Memorial Auditorium. . . . He was also selected for the Governor's School for the Arts - for trombone.  He will represent MBA this summer at MTSU for the 4-week program of intensive study in music. 
• Four MBA varsity policy debaters have qualified to represent the State of Tennessee at the National Speech Tournament in Philadelphia this June. These seniors are Matt Bodnar, Alex Lamballe, Tripp Rebrovick, and Kevin Wieck who have all debated for four years at MBA. Jonathan Ray placed third in the Sons of the American Revolution Oratorical Contest as well as placing second in extemporaneous speaking at Emory University, site of one of the nation's largest and most competitive speech/debate tournaments. Four MBA varsity debaters reached the elimination rounds at the Harvard Debate Tournament: Jonathan Cannon, Tripp Rebrovick, Matt Clair, and Alex Lamballe. Matt and Tripp will be entering the freshman class at Harvard this fall.
• MBA inducted 18 new members to the Cum Laude Society March 8: Seniors: Hunter Branstetter, Matt Burch, Will Colton, Will DeLoache, Matt Doster, Curtis Lane, Andrew Pitman, Pierce Sandwith, Will Smith, Caldwell Tanner. Juniors: David Downing, Kafkas Everest, Jordan Klein, John Lee, Nick Power, Kevin Seitz, Jason Wallace, David Wheeler. Faculty: Miss Sarah Ellery, Mr. Jeffrey Gouline.
• MBA had several boys nominated for the Nashville Youth Awards: Eric Bader, Denis Bermudez, Adams Carroll, Will DeLoache, Rasha Harvey, Jay Pilkerton, and Stephanos Stroop. Will Bundy was a finalist for the Courage Award.
• SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Congratulations to: senior Brock Baker who won the Morehead Scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Andy Alsentzer won the Ingram Scholarship for service to Vanderbilt University; Chad Hume and Andy Alsentzer have both won the Foundation Fellows Scholarship to the University of Georgia; Chad Hume won a National Merit Scholarship from the Tenet Healthcare Foundation; and Matt Doster won the Wilkins Scholarship to the University of the South (Sewanee).

Welcome, Visitors!

• MBA welcomes British exchange students. Andrew Ho from Winchester College will arrive March 26 and is staying with Matthew Christie. He will leave on April 12. Tom Stourton, Tom Palmer, and Alex Felton from Eton College will arrive March 31 and depart April 17. Tom and Tom are staying with Taylor Shope and Alex Felton is staying with Tyler Yarbrough. Please make every effort to make our visitors feel welcome. We also welcome two German exchange students. Daniel Müller who is staying with Will Whitson and Fabian Müller who is staying with John and Stephen Rocco. These boys arrive March 30 and depart April 19.

Don't Miss the MBA Used Clothing Sale :

• Benefiting the Class of 2005 Projects
• Friday, April 15: Donation Drop Off 2:00—3:30; Sale 3:30—5:30
• Blazers, Khakis, Dress Shirts, Collared Shirts
• 50% of proceeds mailed back to seller
• Click here for more details!! (use the back button once there to return here)

2005 Commencement Schedule:

• May 31:
  • 11:00 Sr. Graduation Rehearsal
  • 12:00 Sr. Mother-Son Luncheon
  • 6:30 JS Honors and 8th Grade Graduation (required attendance for 7th and 8th grades)
• June 1:
  • 6:30 Honors Night (required attendance for all students)
• June 2:
  • 6:30 Commencement (required attendance for all students)
  • 11:00 Project Graduation
• All events are Blazer and Tie except Project Graduation

April Events to Note:

• On Thursday, April 7th at 7:00 p.m., Harpeth Hall and MBA students will be invited to an evening panel presentation focusing on summer jobs, job interviewing skills, and basic etiquette skills necessary to successfully gain employment. The panel will be led by the Harpeth Hall Dad's Network and the MBA Father's Club. The program will take place at Harpeth Hall in theRichards Room of the Patton Visual Arts Center.
• On Thursday, April 21, MBA will recognize Founders Day with the return of the Vann Webb Race—a “Chariots of Fire” style race with each high school class represented by its best runner.

Coming in May

• AP EXAMS: May 2—13
• Student Art Opening—May 6
• Father-Son Golf Tournament—May 8
• Senior Sports Banquet - University Club— May 15
• Spring Jazz Concert—May 18
• EXAMS: May 20—27

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March at MBA

Congratulations

• Congratulations to the 7th grade basketball team for an outstanding season. They finished first place in CPA's end of the year tournament. They ended the season 18-2, and one of their losses was to an 8th grade team.
• MBA’s Junior School competed against sixteen teams and won 1st place at the Regional Science Olympiad competition held Saturday, February 19, 2005 at MTSU. MBA placed in the top four in 19 out of 23 possible events and won a total of 51 individual medals. Medal winners include: Clayton Cothran, Robert McNeilly, Chunbum Park, Karl Mecklenborg, Austin Archer, Andrew Holmgren, Zach Sternberg, Kevin Carr, Patrick Sweeney, Neil Ryan, Richard Wall, Nicholas Caprioli, Richard Putnam, Shep Patterson, Wyatt Redd, Ben Weakley, Vic Goetz, Gray Taylor, Mitchell Lukens, Patrick Clarke, Sam Page, Michael Nunan, and Matt Vanek.
• MBA’s High School team competed against fourteen teams and won 2nd place at the Regional Science Olympiad. MBA placed first in 11 out of 23 events and won a total of 33 individual medals. Medal winners include: Andrew Pitman, Brock Baker, Brian Syverud, Newton Allen, Will Colton, Kevin Seitz, Eric Beiter, Derek Pitman, Jonathon Lundy, Jason Wallace, Nabil Saleh, and Will Proffitt.
  Both teams qualified to compete at the State Science Olympiad competition (Saturday, April 2, 2005) at UT Knoxville.
• The MBA wrestlers just competed in the 2005 TSSAA State Individual Tournament over the weekend. The team came away with 9 individual medal winners and finished 5th place as a team. Medal winners: Elliott Suter, John Michael Simpson, Patrick Bradlwy, Michael Herron, Wes McKeithan, Justin Hall, Ben Bellet, Chambliss Shillinglaw, and Brooks Tate. The year was a great success with many victories over the year. The senior class did an outstanding job leading this team to a great year. Senior wrestlers are: Patrick Bradley, Matt Bubis, Chambliss Shillinglaw, Ben Turk and Chris Woolsey.
• The Mathcounts team, coached by Maggie Qian, placed 1st in the Nashville area contest on Saturday, Feb. 12th. Team members were Brian Swenson, Kenji Alexander, Karl Mecklenborg, and Chunbum Park. The team will advance to the state contest on March 19. Way to go Mathcrobes!!!!
• Congratulations to MBA’s National Merit Finalists: Andrew Alsentzer, Brock Baker, Hunter Branstetter, Matthew Christie, Will Colton, William Cooper, Taylor Gould, Richard Greathouse, Paul Hendrick, Chad Hume, Curtis Lane, and Brian Syverud!
• Congratulations to Matthew Clair—selected as the winner of a National Achievement Scholarship!!
• Congratulation to the inaugural MBA Junior School Swimming and Diving team. This team dominated local and regional competition. They finished their season by placing 2nd in the Southeastern Middle School Swimming and Diving Championships. Nice work!
  The Varsity MBA Swimming and Diving team is riding high as Region Champions (first time since 2000). MBA is looking forward to State Championships with one of the strongest teams in 6 years. State meet promises to be an exciting competition as MBA brings 3 individual Region champions and 1 Championship relay.
• New King Society inductees: Jonathan Cannon, Spencer Cummings, Jack Eakin, Bryant Hahnfeldt, Barton Sanders, Eric Bader, Buck Curley, Read Ezell, Ashley Hill, Andy Snyder. New Officers for the King Society are: Read Ezell: President; Andy Snyder: Vice President; Buck Curley: Secretary/Treasurer.

Events

Come see “Slam!” and Jim Thorpe, All-American, MBA’s entries in the spring Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League one-act competition on Tuesday, March 8, and Thursday, March 10, at 6 PM in the Paschall Theater. Admission is free.

Students involved in productions include Austin Archer, Everitte Barbee, Nelson Berry, Matthew Christie, Graham Coburn, Jeff Eberle, Jim Flanagan, Brendan Mayhew, Derek Pendergrass, and Michael Schuller.

Highlights in March

• 3/1 Open Parent Awareness Meeting
• 3/1 Totomoi Tapping Ceremony
• 3/6 Nashville Symphony Concert
• 3/8 Cum Laude Induction
• 3/8-9 One-Act Competitions
• 3/12 Project Graduation Disco
• 3/14 Father-Son Dinner
• 3/17 Balfour Rep. on Campus for Commencement Invitation Orders Srs.)
• 3/18-3/27 Spring Break
• 4/1 Jr. School Grandparents Day

Coming in April

• Music in the Round Concert—Apr. 10
• Prom—Sat. Apr. 16
• Career Day and Transition to College—Apr. 18
• Founders Day Assembly—Apr. 21

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February at MBA

Congratulations:

• MBA students placed as follows in the Scholastic Art Awards: GOLD: Luke Cole, Richard Greathouse, Tommy Hart, Matthew Kimball, John Lee, Michael Schuller, and Reece Tucker. SILVER: Preston Bailey, Randy Bedrin, Joseph Bibb, Will Bundy, Luke Cole, Grant Cothron, Dane Daniels, William Emfinger, Donesh Ferdowsi, Richard Greathouse, John Lowe, Dean McKenzie, Ben Mecklenborg, Ben Norton, Charlie Plageman, Zach Richardson, John Rocco, Michael Schuller, William Schuller, Matt Sternberg, Hugh Tanner.
• The following boys made Honor Roll on the AMC 8 exam for scoring correctly on 19 or higher out of a possible 25 problems. There were: Connor Shope 23; Brian Swenson 21; Kenji Alexander 19; and Karl Mecklenborg 19.Congrats to the boys for their achievement!!

New Admission Application Reminders:

1. Make sure all application materials are in by the February 1st deadline.
2. Submit financial aid applications directly to SSS (School and Student Service) by the February 15th deadline.
3. Call to schedule an interview. For Junior School interviews call Mrs. Nita Snow at 369-5380. For High School interviews call Mrs. Kit Lechleiter at 369-5311.

February Highlights:

• 2/1 National Math Exam (10th/12th Gr. / Friday Schedule)
• 2/6 Jazz Concert
• 2/7 Curriculum Information Night
• 2/9 Frank DeFord
• 2/10 Monday Schedule (Frank DeFord assembly)
• 2/11 Re-Enrollment Contracts Due
• 2/14 Junior Honor Society Induction
• 2/17 Theme Day
• 2/17 College Intro for Sophomores and Parents
• 2/18 Course Pre-Registrations Due
• 2/18-2/19 Mock Trial Competition
• 2/21 President's Day - No Classes
• 2/21, 2/22, 2/24, 2/25 Regional Basketball Tournament
• 2/24-2/27 Play: As I Lay Dying

Snow Policy

MBA will place announcements of delayed openings and cancellations as follows:

• on the school phones:
  • 298-5514 (Main Office)
  • 369-5380 (JS Office)
  • 298-1691 (VM)
• on the website www.montgomerybell.com
• on TV stations:
  • WKRN (TV 2)
  • WSMV (TV 4)
  • WTVF (TV5)
• on AM stations:
  • WSM (650AM)
  • WLAC (1510AM)
• on FM stations:
  • WPLN (90.3)
  • WSM ( 95.5)
  • WSIX (97.9)
  • Super Talk WTN (99.7)
  • WKDF (103.3) WGFX (

Coming in March

• 3/1 Open Parent Awareness Meeting
• 3/1 Totomoi Tapping Ceremony
• 3/6 Nashville Symphony Concert
• 3/8-9 One-Act Competitions
• 3/12 Project Graduation Disco
• 3/14 Father-Son Dinner
• 3/18-3/27 Spring Break

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January at MBA

Congratulations:

• John Fontaine (10th) recently participated in the Middle Tennessee State Band and Orchestra Association 9MTSBOA) MidState Competition at McGavock High School. John earned first chair trombone int he MidState Jazz Band. He also placed fifth out of more than seventy trombones for the MidState Concert Band. John will represent MBA at the MidState Concert and Jazz Band weekends in January 2005 at MTSU.
• Michael Nunan (8th) was selected for the All Middle Tennessee Middle School Band!
• Dateline MBA: High School Bowling Action: Make room on the MBA" Sports Wall of Fame". Sophomore, Will Freeman rolled a perfect game: 300. 12 strikes in one game. The quadruple turkey. This feat lead to an easy victory for theB ig Red over the pesky MTCS Cougers 24-3 at Smyrna Bowling Lanes on December 2, 2004. Will put the team on his shoulders and led the team to a 7-1 lead after the first game. The day belonged to Will Freeman. It was all high fives and back slaps as December 2, 2004 becomes a historic day in Big Red Sports History. Will Freeman rolled the first perfect game in MBA bowling history.
• MBA is proud to announce that the following seniors have been recognized by the College Board as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars: Scholars -- Hunter Branstetter, Jonathan Gotterer, Jared Hobbs, Tripp Rebrovick, and Josh Sumislawski. 11 Members of the Class of 2004 also received this distinction. Scholars with Honor -- Will Colton, Jed Crumbo, Will DeLoache, Paul Hendrick, Chad Hume, and Brian Syverud. 17 Members of the Class of 2004 also received this distinction. Scholars with Distinction -- Brock Baker, Forbes Belk, Curtis Lane, Jonathan Ray, and Will Smith. 25 Members of the Class of 2004 also received this distinction.
• Emory University's Barkley Forum 50th Anniversary Tournament will be held Jan. 28-30. Several MBA debaters will be participants in this historic event in Atlanta!
• Congratulations to the 2004-2005 Varsity Football Team for a great, 9-3 season! Bryant Hahnfeldt was named Mr. Football as Kicker of the Year for all schools public or private. Joseph Birdsong was nominated for Lineman of the Year. Jay Pilkerton will play football at Yale next year, and Joseph Birdsong will play for Wake Forrest! Named to the Division II Super -7 All State Team: Offense: Joseph Birdson, Leonard Ed-wards, Bryant Hahnfeldt, Brian Harris, Andy Snyder; Defense: Jim Beckner, Matt Bubis,Chad Hume, Chambliss Shillinglaw. Honorable Mention: Offense: Bransford Maxwell, Jay Pilkerton; Defense: Luke Brown, Hughes Tipton, Mitchell Williams.

Admission Notes

• Financial Aid materials need to be mailed to School and Student Services by February 15, 2005.
• ISEE testing continues through February 1. The MBA school code is 431710.
• High School applicant interviews may be scheduled for any weekday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. beginning Tues., Jan. 4 through Fri., Feb. 11. To schedule a High School interview, call the Admissions Office at 369-5311.
• Junior School applicant interviews are held on Sat., Feb. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Massey Jr. School building. To schedule a Junior School interview, please call Mrs. Nita Snow at 369-5380 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Applicant current school records and recommendations are required to be completed by the applicant's current school and returned by the school directly to the Admissions Office no later than Monday, January 31. The official transcript must include final semester grades for Fall 2004.

January Highlights

• Monday, Jan. 3 CLASSES RESUME
• Friday, Jan. 7: Southern Bell Forum XXIII Begins
• Wednesday, Jan. 12: HALF DAY - Classes end at 12:00, Review sessions begin
• Monday, Jan. 17: NO CLASSES
• Saturday, Jan. 22: SAT I and II
• Monday, Jan. 24: NO CLASSES / 8:30—1:00 Faculty In-Service
• Wednesday, January 26, 7:00pm: College Night for Juniors and their parents, Theater
• Evening School classes will begin in February - look for your brochure coming soon or check it out at www.montgomerybell.com! If you know anyone interested in joining a class, call Pascha Swett (ext. 220) to have a brochure mailed to their home!
  
• January begins with review and preparation for semester examinations. Class review sheets were distributed in December, and all students should be well on the way to preparing for these important exams!!!
• College Night for Juniors and their parents is Wednesday, 1/26 at 7:00pm in the Theater - this is an important kickoff to the college admissions process - don't miss it!

Coming in February

• Duke Ellington Concert Feb. 6
• Frank DeFord at MBA-Feb 9 and 10
• Jr. Honor Society Induction Assembly - Feb. 14
• Cum Laude Recognition Assembly - Feb 23
• Play: As I Lay Dying - Feb. 24 - 27

Snow Policy

MBA will place announcements of delayed openings and cancellations as follows:

• on the school phones:
  • 298-5514 (Main Office)
  • 369-5380 (JS Office)
  • 298-1691 (VM)
• on the website www.montgomerybell.com
• on TV stations:
  • WKRN (TV 2)
  • WSMV (TV 4)
  • WTVF (TV5)
• on AM stations:
  • WSM (650AM)
  • WLAC (1510AM)
• on FM stations:
  • WPLN (90.3)
  • WSM ( 95.5)
  • WSIX (97.9)
  • Super Talk WTN (99.7)
  • WKDF (103.3) WGFX (104.5)

Service Opportunities

• Special Olympics:
• Jan. 8: Bowling
• Jan. 29: Students will bring Special Olympics athletes to the MBA/Baylor game and Pizza Party!
• Alternative Spring Break Trip to Bolivia: Spaces are still available! For more information, please call Ms. Villavicencio at ext. 312 or e-mail villavc@montgomerybell.com or go to Room C-21. Don't miss this great opportunity!
• English as a Second Language for Hispanic Adults (Hispanic Achievers) - Sat., Jan. 29 from 9:30-12:00, Belmont University Library.

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December at MBA

Congratulations!

• Congratulations to Benedict Broy (our German exchange student who plays the violin) winner of the Nashville Youth Symphony Concerto Competition - he will be the featured soloist at the Youth Symphony's final concert in May!!
• In the vocal area, Nick Luna, Pete Long-Innes, and John Turner were among the 250 singers (out of 1600 high school students auditioning) selected to sign in the Mid-State Chorus in February. In addition to the Mid-State, Long-Innes and Turner were selected as 2 of the 80 singers that will go on to the All-State Chorus in April.
• More kudos to John Turner and Sam Moon - featured in a joint concert with Harpeth Hall and members of the Nashville Symphony. In addition, John Turner will make his professional oboe debut next Spring, playing the Teleman oboe concerto with members of the Nashville Symphony. This professional chamber orchestra will join MBA, Harpeth Hall and St. Cecilia in our annual combined concert. MBA is also well represented (with approximately one dozen students) in the The Nashville Youth Symphony Orchestra.
• On Thursday, November 11, MBA's Hispanic Achievers Program and the students were recognized for the 3rd year in a row for their work and involvement with the Hispanic community of Nashville. Leaders of the Nashville business community, MBA parents, government, Republican Party representatives and Hispanic leaders were present. MBA, Harpeth Hall and Brentwood Academy participate in this program. The Hispanic Achievers Program of the YMC of Middle TN gave an award to only one student, an MBA student, Dennis Bermudez. This award is for his participation and commitment for the last three years (he hasn't missed a single day) and gave 50 hours of his time during last summer to do volunteer work for the Hispanic Achievers Program at the YMCA of Harding Place. Deniz Bermudez also received the Youth Leadership Award from The YMCA of Middle TN last Spring 2004.
• Debate Team Kudos: The Debate Team won first place overall debate sweepstakes in Birmingham at the Homewood Patriot Debate Classic. Individual honors went to Alex Lamballe as top varsity policy debater, Robert Awh as top novice policy debater, and to Corey Metzman as second place novice Lincoln-Douglas debater.
• Many thanks to the Jazz Band for the great entertainment at our games and the wonderful concert on Sunday, Nov. 7!!
• Congrats to Newton Allen for finishing 1st in the state on the AMC 10 exam last Spring (American Mathematics Contest for 10th graders and below)!
• Congratulations to the Microbe Soccer Team for winning the HVAC championship with a 3-1 victory over Ensworth. In the championship game, Houston Oldham, Branson Morris, and Reed Stanberry scored the goals to capture the league title. For the season, the team was 11-0-1, the only blemish being a tie with Woodland Middle School. During this outstanding season, the team scored 53 goals while surrendering only four goals for the entire season. This outstanding defense was led by goalies Michael Nunan and George Curtis, as well as the tremendous back four of Baker Mulherin, Andrew Fletcher, Will Overton, and Brandon Dockery. All HVAC honors went to leading scorers Matt Wieck and Houston Oldham and to defensive stalwarts Baker Mulherin and Brandon Dockery.

Snow Policy

MBA will place announcements of delayed openings and cancellations as follows:

• on the school phones:
  • 298-5514 (Main Office)
  • 369-5380 (JS Office)
  • 298-1691 (VM)
• on the website www.montgomerybell.com
• on TV stations:
  • WKRN (TV 2)
  • WSMV (TV 4)
  • WTVF (TV5)
• on AM stations:
  • WSM (650AM)
  • WLAC (1510AM)
• on FM stations:
  • WPLN (90.3)
  • WSM ( 95.5)
  • WSIX (97.9)
  • Super Talk WTN (99.7)
  • WKDF (103.3) WGFX (104.5)

December Highlights:

• Play: Blood Wedding Dec. 2-5
• Poinsettia Pick Up, Frist Hall Dec. 3, 3:00- 4:30
• Junior Class Ring Breakfast and Ceremony Dec. 10, 7:00am
• Holiday Concert Dec. 12, 4:00pm
• Big Red Mini Camp December 28 & 29
• Winter Break Dec. 18 - Jan 3

Service Opportunities:

• 1ST SATURDAY: Soup Kitchen, Dec. 4, meet at school at 9:00 and travel to East Nashville. Back at MBA by 1:00 p.m.
• 2ND SATURDAY: Special Olympics Clinic Saturday, Dec. 11, 10:00am.
• 3RD SATURDAY: Beaman Park Trail Building, Dec. 18 - meet at MBA 8:30 a.m. This holiday season convenient shopping through Amazon.com will benefit MBA's library. Just click on the Amazon.com icon on MBA's website (click on "News and Events") to order holiday gifts. 10.5% of the sales made from this link will go toward purchasing new books for MBA's Patrick Wilson Library.

Don't miss the MBA / Harpeth Hall production of Blood Wedding, a true story of unrequited love, jealousy, revenge and murder. Set at an Andalucian wedding in southern Spain in the early 1930's, this tale explores a village feud and how it affects the two families involved. Employing rhythmic lines, surreal scenes of suggested violence, highly emotional interplay and minimalist scenery, this play drives relentlessly to its inevitable tragic ending. Blood Wedding opens on Thurs, Dec. 1 at 7:30pm, and continues Fri. And Sat. At 8:00pm, ending with a matinee Sun., Dec. 5 at 2:00pm in MBA's Paschall Theater.

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November Highlights

• Football Playoffs Begin Nov. 5
• Jazz Band Concert Nov. 7 at 5:00pm
• Poinsettia Orders Due Nov. 15
• Legal Panel - Harpeth Hall Nov. 16, 7:00pm
• Choral Concert at Harpeth Hall Nov. 21, 7:00pm
• THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Nov. 24 - 26

Announcements

• Be sure to check out the flyer (mailed with the November calendar) regarding our Junior Class annual Poinsettia Sale (help the Junior Class finance the prom!). These plants are truly exceptional and make excellent gifts and/or home decorations for the season. Our home delivery to Davidson County and Brentwood/Franklin addresses makes this an offer you can’t refuse! Deadline for ordering is Monday, Nov. 15th, pick-up and delivery dates are Friday/Saturday, December 3rd and 4th.
• The HH/MBA Greece-Italy Summer Trip, June 13-23, is now taking reservations. For more information please contact Dennis De Young (x 307) deyound@montgomerybell.com.
• The HH/MBA Main Salmon River Wilderness Adventure Trip, July 18-25, is now taking reservations. For more information please contact Stephen Was (369-5364) wass@montgomerybell.com. Student information meeting Nov. 2 at 9:40 in Pfeffer Lecture Hall.
• This holiday season convenient shopping through Amazon.com will benefit MBA's library. Just click on the Amazon.com icon on MBA’s website (click on “News and Events”) to order holiday gifts. 15% of the sales made from this link will go toward purchasing new books for MBA's Patrick Wilson Library.
• On Sunday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. Harpeth Hall, assisted by members of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, is joining forces with MBA and St. Mary's School, Memphis to present a concert of choral and instrumental music, including selections from Handel's "Messiah". This will be a very big and exciting concert, featuring Nashville's best symphony musicians and 120 singers. It will be conducted by Nancy Turner and Joe Lee. The performance is at Frances Bond Davis Theatre at Harpeth Hall and admission is free.
• MBA celebrated a great Open House for admissions recently. Please contact Robert Black in our admissions office by December 1 if you know of any interested families.

Congratulations

• MBA is pleased to report that the following 25 seniors have been named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program: Preston Adams, Rob Beasley, Forbes Belk, Matthew Cate, Matthew Clair, Cotton Clark, Paul Crook, Jed Crumbo, Will DeLoache, Matthew Doster, Chris Gioia, Jonathan Gotterer, James Hollis, Davis Martin, Ravi Mishra, Ben Norton, Andrew Pitman, Jonathan Ray, Tripp Rebrovick, Barton Sanders, Pierce Sandwith, Will Smith, Grant Thomas, Scott Vaughn, and Jon Waldo.
• MBA is also pleased to report that Matthew Clair has been named a Semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for talented Black American high school students.
• The Varsity Cross Country Team won the Metro Cross Country Championships at the Steeplechase on October 21. The unexpected win was lead by Brock Baker ('05), who finished third, and Tyler Ramsden ('08) who finished eighth. Other varsity runners, all of whom were in the top 35, were Bracey Wilson ('06), David Reynolds ('06), Stockton Beveridge ('07), Andrew Pitman ('05), and Hayes Arnold ('07). The JV team won the JV City Championship for the 27th consecutive time, lead by individual Champion Barton Sanders ('05).
• The MBA Debate Team had a strong showing in October. Seniors Tripp Rebrovick and Alex Lamballe placed first at the New Trier Invitational Tournament in Chicago. Also, at the Heart of Texas Invitational at the St. Mark's School in Dallas, MBA, for the first time, cleared three teams to the elimination rounds. Rebrovick and Lamballe reached the quarter final rounds, and the teams of Kevin Wieck and Matt Bodnar and Jonathan Cannon and Matt Clair reached the double-octo final rounds. Additionally, the sophomore team of Kyle Davis and Jamie Berk reached the semi final rounds in the Junior Varsity division. The team has great expectations for upcoming tournaments in Chicago and Atlanta.
• Congratulations to sophomore Chase Altenbern who has been chosen as this year’s Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Award representative from MBA. The alternate is Adam Baker.
• The Golf Team completed their successful season recently. Posting an 11-2 regular season, the team captured the first Region title in a number of years. MBA finished first (Rob Campbell), second (Dylan Burroughs), fourth (Trey Kendall), fifth (Jordan Keckley) and sixth (Jeff Newman) in the individual region competition. A fourth place finish in the state tournament rounded out the season, highlighted by Trey Kendall’s first round 73.

College Visitors this Month

University of Michigan, Cleveland Institute of Art, Maryland Institute College of Art, Samford University, Kenyon College, Oberlin College, Olin College of Engineering, Skidmore College, Dickinson College, Southern Catholic, Lake Forest College, School Museum of Fine Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University, Drew University.

Service Opportunities

• Titans Parking: Oct. 31st, Nov. 14th. Contact: Matthew Christie
• Vandy Parking: Nov 6th (Fla), Nov. 20th (UT). Contact: David Pass, Cotton Clark
• Soup Kitchen: Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen Nov. 6th. Contact: Bryant Hahnfeldt
• Special Olympics Weights & Fitness Clinic Saturday, Nov. 13th . Contact: Mrs. Pascha Swett
• Relief Nashville: planting trees at Preston Taylor Homes Nov. 20th. Contact: Andy Alsentzer, Matthew Clair
• Beaman Park: building trails Nov. 20th. Contact: Josh Sumislawski
• Edmonson Park: TBA. Contact: Chris Gioia

Coming in December (Save the Date!)

• Play: Blood Wedding, a tragic tale of repression, passion and revenge, opens December 2 in the Paschall Theater. This heart-wrenching and emotional play, set in southern Spain, will move and enlighten you. Don’t miss it!
• Holiday Concert: Join us Sunday, December 12 at 4:00pm in the Paschall Theater featuring the MBA Chorus.

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October at MBA

Highlights

Homecoming Weekend
	Bake Sale	Thursday, 10/7 1:00-4:00, Friday, 10/8, 8:00-5:00
	Spaghetti Supper, Gym	Friday, 10/8, 5:00pm
	Homecoming Game	Friday, 10/8, 7:30pm
	Homecoming Dance (High School)	Saturday, 10/9, 8:00pm
National Dance Club Program, Theater		Oct. 2
Theater / Art Trip to Chicago		Oct. 14-17
Fall Break for students who sell at least 10 Spaghetti Supper tickets		Oct. 15
Admissions Open House		Oct. 24
Junior School Parent Conferences (no J.S. classes)		Oct. 27
4nd Avenue Open House		Oct. 26
All-School Carnival and Picnic		Oct. 29

Announcements

• Come Support Big Red - home games this month are Oct. 8th - Homecoming (Christian Brothers) and Oct. 29th (Brentwood Academy -also the day of our All-School Carnival and Picnic). Pre-game fare will be available starting at 6:30 pm at the Father's Club Concession Stands. Come enjoy the evening with other families and friends of the school!
• Please Note Football Schedule Change: Our Oct. 22 game vs. MUS had been changed from 7:30 to 7:00.
• Evenings of Opportunities classes - contact Pascha Swett, Extension 220.
• College Financial Aid Workshop for ALL parents with Brent Tener of Vanderbilt: Tuesday, Oct. 19, 7:00pm in the Harpeth Hall Library.
• Our Annual Spaghetti Supper Fund Raiser will be held Friday, October 8, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m (Take-out starts at 3:00).
• Students who bring items for the Bake Sale (fantastic home-baked goodies for sale - check it out - dates and times listed above!!) earn a casual day on Monday, October 11!
• The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitute Test (PSAT) will be given at MBA on Wednesday, October 13. Juniors will take it as a qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Program. 10th, 9th, and 8th graders will take it for practice.
• Spring Break Trip to Bolivia is now taking reservations. Trip open to all high school students on a first come-first served basis. This is the sixth year a group of students will be traveling to South America during Spring Break to work with children. If interested please contact Claudia Villavicencio (Ext. 312).
• Welcome Exchange Students!!! Coming this month - Jamie Chennells and Shaun Jones from Michaelhouse in South Africa and Kurt Duvel from Kearsney in South Africa. Alex Heron from The King's School in Australia arrives in October, too.

Congratulations

• National Merit Semifinalists: Andy Alsentzer, Brock Baker, Hunter Branstetter, Matthew Christie, Will Colton, Clay Cooper, Taylor Gould, Richard Greathouse, Paul hendrick, Chad Hume, Curtis Lane, and Brian Syverud!!
• Kudos to John Moynihan for receiving his Eagle Scout commendation this summer!

Admission Open House

The 2004 Admission Open House is Sunday, October 24, at 2:00pm. Prospective students and their families are invited to campus for an introductory meeting in the Paschall Theater and a tour of the campus. Visitors will be hosted by MBA students. The Admission Office is happy to send an individual invitation to any family you think might be interested in MBA. Please contact the Admission Office.

College Visitors this Month

Birmingham-Southern C, C Charleston, Savannah C Art & Design, Trinity U, Tufts U, Vanderbilt U, U Tennessee Chattanooga, Duke U, U Pennsylvania, Aquinas C, U South, Eugene Lang C, Georgetown U, Centre C, Auburn U, George Washington U, Boston C, U North Carolina Chapel Hill, Carleton C, Davidson C, Denison U, Brown U, Johns Hopkin U, Elon U, Belmont U, Connecticut C, St. John's C MD, U Michigan, Boston U, Princeton U, Hillsdale C, Colgate U, U Colorado, Pitzer C. (click here for the College Counseling Visitors Page)

Service Opportunities

• Soup Kitchen - Saturday, October 2, meet at school at 9:00 and travel to East Nashville. Back at MBA by 1:00 p.m.
• Clinics for Special Olympics Athletes will take place the 2nd Sat. of each month. All HS students are invited to participate. This month features BOWLING on October 9! For more information, contact Pascha Swett, Ext. 220.

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AUGUST 2004 AT MBA

Welcome to 129 new students, representing 35 different schools (19 public and 16 private), and 534 returning students for MBA’s 138th year!

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS:

GET ON THE BUS CARAVAN TO TRINITY SATURDAY, AUGUST 21!!!
12:01pm	Buses depart to Trinity	$35.00 includes bus trip, snacks, movies on bus, Thermonator pre-game
12:02pm	Let the “Good Times” roll!	Dinner at Trinity, ticket to the game, and any other “Good Times” events!!
12:02am	Buses return to campus	SIGN UP IMMEDIATELY!!

During registration, students will:

• wear white shirt, coat and tie
• sign the MBA register
• be given important information about the school year, athletics, and extra-curricular activities
• have (coat and tie) photos taken for the Roll Red Roll Call (picture book) and the yearbook
• get the 2004-2005 student handbook and directory
• be assigned lockers and receive athletic equipment
• pick up parking permits (seniors, juniors, and eligible sophomores)
• turn in required biographical forms to College Counseling (seniors)
• ALL STUDENTS should return Schedule of Fees with check at registration.

PICNIC AND ORIENTATION FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS AND PARENTS: All new students and their parents are invited for an orientation program on Thursday, August 26, at 5:15pm Dinner on the grounds. Dress is casual.

NINTH GRADE RETREAT AND ORIENTATION, Friday, August 27, from 5:30am to 8:45pm.

LIBRARY AND COMPUTER ORIENTATION FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Mon., Aug.. 30, 9:00am.

CLASSES BEGIN at 8:00am on Wednesday, Sept. 1

HIGHLIGHTS AND PREVIEWS:

• FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME: Fri, Aug 27, vs LaVergne
• MOTHERS CLUB COFFEE AND MEETING: Thurs, Sept 2, 7:30am, Theater
• MOTHERS LUNCHES at noon in Massey Commons as follows:
  • 7th Grade — 9/8.
  • 8th Grade — 9/9.
  • 9th Grade — 9/13.
  • 10th Grade — 9/14.
  • 11th Grade — 9/15.
  • 12th Grade — 9/21.
• HOT MIKADO, the fall musical produced jointly with Harpeth Hall, will be held at MBA: Sept 9,10,11,12
• CLINIC FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES: Sat, Sept 11, 10:00am
• JUNIOR SCHOOL PARENTS NIGHT in the Theater: Tues, Sept 14, 7:00 pm
• COLLEGE NIGHT -Srs and Parents, Srs are required to attend: Mon, Sept 13,7:00pm - N.B. changed 8/27/04
• SCHOOL CARNIVAL AND ALL-SCHOOL PICNIC: Fri, Sept 17, 5:00pm
• FATHERS CLUB KICKOFF MEETING: Fri Sept 17, 6:00 pm
• HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS NIGHT in the Theater: Tues, Sept 21, 7:00pm
• 7TH GRADE TRIP TO CAMP LANEY: Sept 22 - 24

WANTED: BIG RED DOG MASCOT PERSON.
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR:

• Résumé enhancement
• Beginning theatrical career
• Promoting Big Red Spirit at all MBA events.
• Being the first to wear the new ferocious but friendly muscular dog costume!
• THE PAY IS INCREDIBLY NOTHING - THE EXPERIENCE IS PRICELESS!!

NEWS ALERT!! LATE BREAKING NEWS!!!
School begins at 7:50am (Mon - Thur) and 8:10 am (Fri) with a meeting with YOUR ADVISOR for attendance and announcements. Classes begin at 8:00am (Mon. - Thur) and 8:20am (Fri).

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