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GPANEWS SPEAKER ANNOUNCED FOR 2015 McMILLAN LECTURE Discussion to focus on balancing the art of being both responsive and demanding to our children. Today, we not only have a new generation of kids on our hands growing up in a world of mobile devices, we have a new generation of parents. In our desire to protect kids or prevent anything bad from happening to them, we often end up preparing the path for the child instead of the child for the path. The result? They leave our homes unready for the world that awaits them as adults. The Grosse Pointe Academy announced in the spring that its speaker for the 2015 edition of the William Charles McMillan III Lecture Series, Dr. Tim Elmore, will address those issues and more on Tuesday, November 17, at the school’s Grosse Pointe Farms campus. In this unique event for parents of school-age children, Elmore plans to share the research and the solutions to avoid the most common mistakes parents make, and offer a game plan to raise healthy, productive, future adults. “In our work with thousands of parents around the nation, we’ve noticed a pattern,” Elmore said. “Quite frequently, we risk too little, rescue too quickly, rave too easily and reward too frequently.” He said his workshop will cover precisely how to balance the art of being responsive and demanding. He will address how to provide the love our children need, while at the same time, equip them to make good decisions on their own; and how to build discipline and ambition in their lives and to develop strong interpersonal skills. Elmore said his discussion will furnish both a helpful diagnosis as well as an insightful prescription for raising healthy, well-adjusted kids who are ready to be leaders as they graduate from both school—“and their parents.” ABOUT DR. TIM ELMORE Dr. Tim Elmore is a leading authority on how to understand the next generation and prepare tomorrow’s leaders today. He is a best-selling author, international speaker, and president of Growing Leaders (GrowingLeaders.com), a nonprofit that helps develop emerging leaders under the philosophy that each child is born with leadership qualities. Elmore and his team provide public schools, universities, civic organizations, and corporations with resources that foster the growth of young leaders who can transform society. For over 30 years, he has taught leadership through the power of images and stories that enables young adults to influence others in a positive way. ABOUT THE WILLIAM CHARLES MCMILLAN III LECTURE SERIES William Charles McMillan III was a student at The Grosse Pointe Academy from 1973 until 1981 where, receiving love and encouragement, he learned to reach beyond his limitations. Although weak physically, McMillan was intellectually gifted and his passion for life, his love and concern for all living things, and his enthusiastic use of verbal skills changed the lives of those who were closest to him and left a lasting impression on all with whom he came in contact. Never at a loss for words, he was bursting with impressions, questions and insights which came pouring out in a dazzling, dizzying torrent. It was rare to have a brief, superficial conversation with McMillan. A friend commented, “I sometimes felt like I needed a seat belt when William was talking to me, because he would take us into outer space, back into primeval history, and then into a universe of his own imagining.” McMillan believed that anyone could make a significant and lasting impact on the world no matter what one’s age, size or circumstance. The William Charles McMillan III Lecture Series focuses on elementary education and is dedicated to the proposition that every child can reach beyond his or her own limitation, that each child makes the world a better place. It is the goal of these lectures to take your mind where it has never been before. 12 FALL 2015 / THE ACADEMIC
THE GROSSE POINTE ACADEMY NETS BIG AUCTION SUCCESS The evening of Saturday, May 9, marked the date of The Grosse Pointe Academy’s signature Fête des Amis Action Auction, and it was another wildly successful fundraiser with guests enjoying mobile bidding in a silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction. According to school officials, net proceeds from the night exceeded $450,000, which included a separate “paddle-raise” total in excess of $125,000 in support of preservation of the Academy’s historic buildings and grounds. Academy Head of School Lars Kuelling said the entire evening was very special. “It was a fantastic auction,” he said. “The evening had a tremendous festive feel to it, and the sense of community was wonderful.” Following the dinners and auction, guests celebrated the rest of the night at Club Action Auction, which featured one of the school’s gymnasiums converted into a lounge set up for conversation, dancing and music from D.J. Jared Sykes. Kuelling wanted to make sure all involved knew how grateful he and the rest of the Academy administration were for all of the hard work. “I would like to thank everyone who had a part in this tremendous event, especially our co-chairs, Fay and Paul Savage and Lindsey and Tom Buhl, who put in a great deal of voluntary time in order to ensure the success of this year’s auction.” Kristen Van Pelt, GPA’s development director, said proceeds from the auction—the school’s 48th—will go to enrich academic offerings, raise scholarship and tuition assistance funds, and support the preservation of the Academy’s historic campus. ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS FROM K TO 8 In late spring, The Grosse Pointe Academy announced the recipients of special scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. Awardees included Academy students moving from kindergarten into 1st grade and a number of other students going from 7th to 8th grade. Congratulations go to: SHEKINAH AHO - Brett Bentley Crawford Creative Writing Award: This award has been established to honor the memory of Brett Crawford, a 1997 graduate of The Grosse Pointe Academy. It is given to an upcoming eighth-grade girl who possesses the skills and passion for creative writing, and who has exhibited the spirited personality necessary to qualify for this award. ISABELLA TOMLINSON - Thelma Fox Murray Scholarship Award: The Thelma Fox Murray Award is voted on annually by middle school faculty and administration to honor an upcoming eighth-grade girl who exhibits “integrity, humility, a sense of humor, athletic achievement and academic excellence.” IAN SHOGREN - E. Maybelle Spicer, Clark Spicer and William I. Trader, Jean K. Kurtz Trader Scholarship Award, A.K.A. Spicer/Trader Scholarship Award: The Spicer/Trader Award is intended to honor an upcoming eighthgrade boy who has demonstrated to his teachers and classmates “success in academics and athletics with a strong desire to excel.” As such, the award is reflective of the Academy’s core values and mission. JOSH ROBERTS - Nowosielski-Lutz Scholarship Award: The Nowosielski Scholarship Award is voted on by the middle school faculty and administration to honor an upcoming eighth-grade boy who excels academically and athletically and is an all-around good person. NYIA NOVAK - Eleanor Wagner Brock Scholarship: Awarded to a girl moving from our kindergarten to first grade and voted on by the early school faculty. It honors an inquisitive, friendly girl who is well-liked by her classmates and teachers. PENNY MARTIN - Camille DeMario <strong>Academic</strong> Scholarship: Awarded to a student moving from kindergarten to first grade. Any current kindergarten student who is enrolled in the early school is eligible to apply. Selected by the early school/lower school principal and first-grade teacher based on the highest score of the first-grade entrance exam. In addition to academic promise, this student should demonstrate a strong desire to excel. BODE NEUMEISTER, CAROLYN PEABODY - Academy Scholars WESTON BRUNDAGE - Alumni Scholarship THE GROSSE POINTE ACADEMY / FALL 2015 13
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