Staff / Nathan Self

Cutting the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new Portman Family Middle School at Lovett, from left, Lovett board chair John Holder, Headmaster Billy Peebles, student council members Alex Kenan, 14, son of Melinda and Wayne Kenan of Buckhead; Rachael Western, 14, daughter of Terri and Rick Western of Buckhead; Reid Spiva, 13, son of Mary and Howard Spiva from Buckhead; and Cory Page, 13, son of Mary and Gary Page of Buckhead; Jan and John Portman and granddaughter Eres Portman, daughter of Jack and Erin Portman.