In the following section we look at Inspiration. Read how the school's grant writing program encourages students, and how Andrew Roden '08 honors the memory of his classmate and teammate Kelly Smith '08. Learn what motivated 40-year world languages instructor Kenneth Parks to launch his teaching career, and the lasting impact of former faculty member Ginnie Harris's passion for cultural immersion through international home stays.
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World languages instructor Kenneth Parks has been part of the Baylor family for over 40 years. How he started at the school is one of Baylor's most charming, and charmed, stories.
Phynessa McCurry Sewell '97 remembers how French instructor Ginnie Harris inspired her, and others, to be a citizen of the world.
Andrew Roden '08 tells how his job and connection to Baylor help him keep the memory of a dear Baylor classmate alive.
Along with being academic partners with children in the greater Chattanooga area, Baylor students involved in the school's community service program are enhancing their own education through a grant-writing program.
Baylor's endowed teaching chairs are both a significant honor and a powerful tool. Because they recognize depth of contribution, excellence of craft, and significance of community impact, and because those who have earned them are so truly exemplary, the endowed chairs are an honor that teachers and coaches genuinely strive towards. - William Montgomery '92, Dean of Faculty
Baylor’s faculty enrich students not only through their teaching but also through the diverse backgrounds and experiences they bring to the classroom. The faculty members in this feature reflect on their approach to teaching and how they lead students to reach further to achieve their goals and pursue their passions.
Around Campus
Baylor School welcomed three new board members at the September Board of Trustees meeting. Pictured above (front row, left to right) are: Jimmy Hudson ’75, Board Chair Alexis Guerry Bogo ’89, Allison Edgmon Cromie ’90, Brooke Moore, Matt Brock ’91, Bill Ireland ’75; (second row) David Knox ’02, Christie Dillard ’97, Andy Tucker ’86 (new trustee), Leydon Pugh ’85, Patton Pettway ’87, (third row) Kara Ethier Ashburn ’99, Scott Probasco ’73, Bob Bullard ’81, Allen Carter ’91 (new trustee), Zan Guerry ’67, Freddie Akers ’72, (back row) Ward Davenport ’97, Jason Soss ’97, Carlton Forrester ’95 (new trustee), John Reid ’87, David Smith, and Chip Howalt ’85.
Much needed improvements were made to Baylor's Alumni Chapel over the summer of 2024.
Expansion in the Baylor Learning Center enables flexibility for faculty and students.
Frierson Student Center has been updated and reimagined, thanks in part to money raised from Celebrations Auction 2023.
Faculty & Student News
As part of the first Middle School Community Service Days of the year, seventh graders treated the animals at the Chattanooga Zoo. That story and more in Faculty and Student News!
Sports Updates
Not one, but two, Baylor football players were named winners of Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards this winter. That, plus a championship and two runners-up at the state level and more in the Sports Updates.
Alumni News
Baylor School honored nine members of the school community during the Head of School Awards and Memorial Chapel Service on Oct. 4.
A stable of Baylor elite baseball players are making waves in the college and professional ranks.
Jon Do '16 is quickly making a name for himself in the hospitality business back home in Vietnam.
The late King Oehmig ’69 was featured in the September 2024 issue of Golf Digest magazine under the headline: “Holy Coach, Minister King Oehmig Raised Four PGA Tour Winners from One High School.”
Two Baylor alums stepped onto the world stage with athletes from 184 countries at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Baylor Legacy Breakfast was held in November. This event honors Baylor alumni whose children are current Baylor students.
A Message from the Head of School
In this issue, we delve into the heart of what makes Baylor an inspirational community, and we celebrate the achievements of our students, faculty, coaches, and alumni.
Baylor School Magazine
EDITORS
Barbara Kennedy
Sue Ramsey
Rachel Schulson
DESIGNER
Angela Rich
WRITERS
Eddie Davis
Barbara Kennedy
Kristopher Kennedy ’19
Rachel Schulson
Tiffany Townsend '95
PHOTOGRAPHY
Donna Marie Siegel ’14
Molly Glascock Smith ’12
Daniel Stefaniuk
THANKS TO
Susan Collins
Maggie Corey ’04
Allison McMahan LaPorta ’01
Melissa Love Snyder ’90
Tiffany Townsend ’95
PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF SCHOOL
Christopher B. Angel ’89
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Alexis Guerry Bogo ’89
PRESIDENT, ALUMNI COUNCIL
Andy Tucker ’86
PRESIDENT, PARENT ALLIANCE
Brooke Moore