The Whirlwind After Graduation

It has been a busy couple of weeks since graduation! Bobby Holt and I were recognized for 15 years of service to St. Andrews. This is a lovely tradition that the school has of recognizing employees who have served for many years. 15 years seems like a lot but there were 3 employees being recognized for 45 years of service this year which puts it all into perspective! The long-serving folks are Ron Bayes, Rooney Coffman and George Melton. For 30 years Sylvester Moody has worked in maintenance and Carolyn Oxendine was honored for 25 years in House Keeping.


We have shipped over 60 horses to summer camp and a few have gone home with students and alums. We moved most of the remaining equines to the Boarder/TH barns so that the Lesson and Western barns can be pressured washed and cleaned. Summer classes are under way online and we are enjoying the prolonged spring weather that has been delightful for the last couple of weeks. No doubt June will bring the long awaited summer heat.

Faculty and Staff Recognition: Pictured, from left, Stevan Hernandez, Sylvester Moody, Glenn Batten, Carolyn Oxendine, Melissa Hopkins, Bobby Holt, Jackie Dwelle, George Melton, Sandra Johnson, Joe Bunting, Tom Waage and Rooney Coffman. Not pictured, Larry Kelly, Jim Lankford, Ellen Wright and Ron Bayes.