On September 18, 2011, MBA and the Patrick Wilson Library played host to over 200 students, parents, siblings, and former teachers during its 5th Annual Influential Teacher Celebration. The event held each Fall celebrates former teachers of students new to MBA. Each student identifies an important teacher in their former middle or elementary school, and that teacher is invited to a short program in the Theater and a celebration in the library. This year, each student hand-picked the new book they wanted to donate in honor of their chosen teacher, so it was a particularly special occasion that celebrated good teachers and reading. Below are some pictures of students, teachers, and the event.
- Christopher Owen with Rodney Jones from Franklin Road Academy
- Jack Brandes with James Parsons from Meigs Magnet School
- Jacob Coffey with Ms. Kimberly Vondohlen from Blackman Middle School
- Chad Mitchell with Ava Cozart from Mt. Juliet Middle School
- Thomas Neff and Jack Benson with Ensworth’s Jason Maxwell
- Matthew Dobson and George Harwell with Ensworth’s Bev Roberts





