Mount de Sales High School - Salesian Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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Mrs. Charlotte Mason came to MDS in 1981 and has taught Math to upperclass- men ever since. Mrs. Mason graduated as valedictori- an of her class in McCreary County, Ken- tucky, where she was active in drama, Math Club and Beta Club. She recalls that she once took a test in order to skip taking a home economics class and did so well on the test that she won a local competi- tion sponsored by the Betty Crocker Com- pany! Mrs. Mason graduated with high hon- ors from Eastern Kentucky University, which she attended on a full academic scholarship. While at EKU, she was editor of Belles Lettres, the University’s literary magazine. Before coming to MDS, Mrs. Mason taught in Columbus and Valdosta. She once taught a Sunday school class for chil- dren who were deaf and retarded. “They taught me a great deal,” she recalls. Mrs. Mason’s husband Tom, is an ac- countant and both of their children are MDS students. Ben is in this year’s graduat- ing class, and Ann is a current freshman. Mr. Ken Hutnick came to MDS in 1979 after 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and three years of teaching at Fort Valley State College. Mr. Hutnick has earned degrees from St. Joseph’s University in Phila- delphia, the University of Pittsourgh, Arizona State University, Georgia Col- lege and Mercer University. He has specialized in studying science and engineering, and has taught math and science at Mt. de Sales. Two of Mr. Hutnick’s children graduated from MDS; his son Ken (Class of 82) was recently discharged after serving in the U.S. Army’s Ranger Division. Mr. Hutnick and his wife, Fran, own a beautifully restored historic home on Orange Street; Mr. Hutnick is a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church. Mrs. Beth Grovenstein is in her sixth year at MDS; she came to MDS in 1981 after two years at Cross Keys Academy, where she taught all kinds of math. Mrs. Grovenstein is one of many members of our faculty who graduat- ed from A. L. Miller High School; she was active in Beta Club, and was a Governor’s Honors Nominee. She graduated from Mercer in 1973 with a major in Math and a minor in French; she finished her Master’s Degree, also at Mercer, in 1985. Mrs. Grovenstein’s brother, Alan Taylor, graduated from MDS in 1986; her son Rob is in our 8th grade. Her two youngest children are students at St. Joseph’s School. Mrs. Grovenstein’s husband, Bob, was previously in the Air Force; one of his tours of duty was at the Presiden- tial retreat at Camp David, Md.

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Mrs. Brenda Timms came to MDS in 1983, after teachng in Macon, Mil- ledgeville, Sylvania, Ga., and Kings- port, Tenn. Mrs. Timms graduated from high school in Hackettstown,New Jersey, where she was active in music, gymnastics and cheerleading. She was recording secretary of her school’s student council, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Mrs. Timms graduated from East Tennesse State University and was originally a P.E. teacher; she later earned recertification to teach math. She is currently working on her Mast- er’s degree at Georgia College. Mrs. Timms’ husband works in fundraising for Reader’s Digest; their children, Christa and Chad, are stu- dents at Springdale Elementary. Among the MDS student body, she is best known as Moderator of our Pep ae Coach Randy Davis is a native of Macon; he has lived and worked here all of his life. After graduating from Central High School, he earned his Ba- chelor’s Degree in Psychology (with Honors) from Mercer University; He also earned his Master’s degree from Mercer; he completed it in 1981, with a major in Social Science Education. Coach Davis did his student teach- ing at Mt. de Sales, and taught at River North Academy before coming to MDS in 1980. Aside from coaching football, basketball and golf, Coach Davis is a great music fan. He has a large record and tape library, and he loves to talk about music. i ili Sister Helen McCreary, R.S.M. is a Mt. de Sales alumna; she attended MDS in the years when it was a boarding school for girls only. Sister Helen comments that “Sisters of Mercy were the only teachers | had from grade one through the end of my undergraduate degree.” Sister Helen has studied at Mt. St. Ag- nes College in Baltimore, the University of Dayton, and Fordham University in New York City. Before returning to her alma mater in 1973, Sister Helen taught at 7 different schools; at three of those schools she was principal. Her keenest interests are politics and service to the Church. Sister Helen works tirelessly for the needy, and is vitally con- cerned with world-wide issues such as hunger and nuclear war. Sister Helen is a quiet and prayerful teacher, and is well-known for her efforts in organizing our annual Ash Wednesday Memorial Mass.

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Mrs. Sandra Tate returned to teaching in 1980 when she came to Mt. de Sales; the previous nine years were spent in what she describes as “professional motherhood.” Mrs. Tate graduated from Web- ster County High School, where she was Star Student and Valedictorian of her class. She also was editor of her high school yearbook and participat- ed in basketball, drama, and music events. She graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in En- glish and was amember of the Crimson Key Honor Society. Mrs. Tate and her husband, Julian, have ‘“‘an assortment of seven children and three grandchildren,” including Susan Wills, a member of our 8th grade class. Mrs. Tate says that she and her husband have ‘‘a myriad of experi- ences to share and wisdom to impart. We are just waiting for the day when our lea want to hear it!”’ Mr. Ron McLachian is the only member of our faculty who drives a motorcycle; he is also the only mem- ber of our faculty who graduated from a high school in Salisbury, Mis- souri! Mr. McLachlan was active in 4-H, played drums in the band, managed the basketball team, and lettered in baseball for two years. He was also active in other areas. He says that, “Junior-Senior my junior year was great,’’ and that ‘‘the senior play was also great (I ran the sound system).” Mr. McLachlan earned his Bache- lor’s Degree in philosophy from Im- maculate Conception Seminary; he earned a Master’s Degree in Science Education at the University of Georgia in 1978. He is an avid handball player, and specializes in moderating the Junior Class and in overseeing the Junior-Se- nior. Mrs. Gwen Weston came to MDS in 1985 to teach junior English. She graduated from Miller High School and earned a degree in English from Mercer University. After college, Mrs. Weston returned to Miller as a sopho- more English teacher (at age 21), and says that “‘sitting in the teachers’ lounge with my former teachers and calling them by their first names was a riot!” Mrs. Weston has also taught at Ballard Jr. High and Miller ‘‘A’’. In addition, she spent a number of years teaching pre- school and says that ‘“‘several of my pre- schoolers are now my students at MDS.”’ Mrs. Weston’s husband, Charles, is a First Assistant District Attorney in the Ma- con Judicial District. Their son Charlie is an MDS freshman, and their daughter Leslie will enter our new 7th grade next year. The Weston family is very active in sports, especially softball, basketball and tennis. Mrs. Weston says that her partici- pation is mostly limited to “keeping the cusions and lawn chair in the car!”