| |  From the Headmaster
Reaching the end of the 2007-2008 school year is bittersweet. We have celebrated a major milestone this year, the 50th anniversary of The Walker School and soon we will welcome the 28th graduating class to our alumni family. I wish all of our Walker families a safe summer and look forward to the return of our students in August. To read my latest article, please click here.
IN THE COMMUNITY
 Walker takes three state titles and the NAML cup
Congratulations to our boys' and girls' soccer teams and to our girls' tennis team on state championship wins this month! Our boys' soccer team defeated Dublin 3-1. The girls' soccer team was successful over Lovett 1-0. The girls' tennis team beat Thomasville 3-0 and Wesleyan 3-1 to take the championship a second year in a row. For more on these three exciting Walker victories click here. Walker Middle School athletes also took the NAML (North Atlanta Metro League) cup for the second time in the past three years. Click here for more Walker athletics news.
Middle School students active in community service
Walker Middle School students are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and give a helping hand. Please click here to learn more about how our students are helping others by giving to the Camel Book Drive, the Atlanta Humane Society and Heifer International.
Alumni update
On May 2, the Office of Alumni Relations and the Development Office sponsored the annual spring senior brunch. Thanks to the help of senior mom, Jenny Broderick, the morning was filled with Seuss-like magic. Click here to see all "the places they will go!"
Make plans now to join us for Homecoming! Each year, the crowd, fun and networking continues to grow. Homecoming will be on September 26, 2008 when the football team takes on Bremen. For scenes from last year's 50th Anniversary Homecoming celebration, click here.
Alumni Board members remember our annual spring celebration and final board meeting for 2007-2008 is May 29 at 6:30 p.m. We will conduct year end business and celebrate with the annual alumni soccer game.
AROUND CAMPUS
 Roedean Choir visits
On April 28 we had the honor of receiving the Roedean Choir from the Rodean School in South Africa for a brief performance in front of our entire student body. The choir was represented by 39 young ladies from the school. Our own performers, led by Deb Gerace, entertained the students as well. Our sincere thanks to the Roedean Choir for sharing their music with us.
 Summer Camps available
The 2008 summer camp schedule is posted. Check out all of the exciting opportunities available to our students and sign up quick! Spaces are limited in some camps.
 Grand Day 2008
Grand Day 2008, held on April 17 and 18, was a fun event for all of our students in Pre-kindergarten through fifth grades. Our guests traveled from around the world to be with their grandchildren for these special days. The Development Office, along with all of our faculty and staff, extend a sincere thank you to all of our guests. Click here to see photos from the event.
PRESCHOOL
Preschool Library open this summer
The Preschool Library will be open from 9 a.m. until noon on the following Wednesdays this summer: June 11, 18, 25 and July 9, 16, 23, 30.
 Kindergarten celebration
The Kindergarten Celebration was held on May 8. Jane Spears (see photo) and Sonya Peebles organized a music program for the special event. Certificates were presented to the students for completing Preschool. Congratulations to all of our Kindergarten students on a job well done and good luck next year in Lower School!
LOWER SCHOOL
 Cobb Christmas nominated for United Way award
The fourth grade students were nominated by Cobb Christmas, Inc. as an outstanding volunteer group for the 23rd annual United Way Heart in Hand volunteer recognition award. (read more)
 Fifth graders Adopt-A-Stream
Loraine Brooks has lead a group of fifth grade students in the Cobb County Adopt-A-Stream program this year and they have officially adopted a section of Noses Creek (see the sign at right). The group will be conducting tests and providing results in the future as well. The results are shared with Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park's chief ranger Lloyd R. Morris because the stream lies on park property. For more information on this story see the spring 2008 issue of Walker magazine which will be delivered within the next week to most households.
Winship Library open this summer
The Winship Library will be open on specific dates during the summer. Please click here to read more about the suggested summer reading list and the hours.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Math Professionals Day
Sixth graders learned how mathematics connects with real life during the Middle School's Math Professional Day. Parents volunteered to discuss how math is used in their personal and professional lives. A variety of careers and topics were presented including: graphic design, dentistry, police work, puzzles and problem-solving, advertising, engineering and more! A special thanks to Jen Conrad, Kim Ragan and Heather Whitehead for organizing the event and to all of our Walker parents who contributed to this educational and fun event.
 Sixth Graders volunteer at Sheltering Arms Day Care Center
Walker's Middle School Community Service Club was nominated by Sheltering Arms at the Mansour Center as an outstanding volunteer group for the 23rd annual United Way Heart in Hand award. This group was honored at a luncheon on May 1. A special thanks to these students for their service and to Kitty Drew, for her dedicated leadership.
UPPER SCHOOL
 Michael Arjona travels to the Republic of Georgia
Michael Arjona, Upper School economics teacher, was recently awarded a trip to the Republic of Georgia through the National Council on Economic Education. Learn more about the trip and how he plans to incorporate what he learned on the trip into the classroom.
 Ye Merry Mix
Walker's own Ye Merry Mix group and The Renaissance Consort performed at the Georgia Renaissance Festival on April 24. This was the Mix's seventh year to perform and the Consort's second. In addition Ye Merry Mix held a two day retreat at Enota Mountain Retreat and Campground in late March to prepare for their performance at the festival. (read more)
 26 Reasons NOT to be in a Play
The Upper School NSA (No Strings Attached) Players production of 26 Reasons NOT to be in a Play was the hot ticket in late April. All performances were sold out the first week so the show was held over a second week for two more shows! The cast of 20 has been rehearsing since late February under the direction of drama teacher Katie Arjona.
DEVELOPMENT
Time is running out . . . give to the 07-08 Annual Fund today!
With only six weeks left before the 2007-2008 Annual Fund drive comes to an end, we still need $100,000 more to reach the $625,000 goal in order to receive a $350,000 grant from an anonymous foundation. Please consider how you can help us reach the largest Annual Fund goal in the school's history. Click here to make your Annual Fund contribution today.
Our goal for alumni and parents of alumni is to raise $50,000 of the $625,000 goal. Alumni and parents of alumni have already generously contributed $30,000 toward the Annual Fund and we have a limited amount of time remaining. Click here for more details and to make a pledge or gift today!
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